Good morning, it’s Thursday, Sept. 17, and The Post has wrapped up the best, worst and weirdest of New York Fashion week — check out the photos here. Now, let’s get to the news.
President Donald Trump said he told the Fed chief to ‘do what you want’ before the interest rate hike.
Yesterday: The Fed’s board voted to raise interest rates by a quarter point to tackle rising inflation.Trump said Chair Kevin Warsh’s vote wouldn’t have changed the outcome.
What it means for you: Find out how the rate rise could affect your mortgage, car loan and credit cards here. Experts predict that gas prices are also about to take a big jump — here’s why
A Republican senator said the measles surge would be this administration’s ‘terrible legacy.’
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) is a physician. (Eric Lee for The Post)
What to know: Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) said it as senators quizzed Trump’s pick for surgeon general. Nicole Saphier called the combined MMR vaccine “our greatest tool for combating measles infections.”
In Pennsylvania: There have been 117 new cases of measles reported over the past week, according to the state’s Health Department. See how the outbreak is growing in these graphs and maps.
Also in Washington: The administration is moving forward with plans to put signs outside the Smithsonian. They’ll warn visitors of what the White House calls ideological bias at the museum.
A Post exclusive: Trump’s arch will harm historic sites, but federal officials say it must proceed.
A new poll has found a close Michigan Senate race.
What to know: 53% of Michigan’s likely voters say they want Democrats to control the Senate, but fewer support Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Here’s why.
More from the Democratic Party: Democrats with an eye on the presidency in 2028 are racing to address voters’ fears about artificial intelligence.
AI has transformed the Pentagon’s aging networks into a national security risk.
For decades: The agency has focused its funds on cutting-edge weapons rather than upgrading its antiquated computer networks. Now, it has seen a tenfold increase in cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Rivers are delivering a staggering amount of microplastics into the ocean.
A worker salvages floating objects from China’s Yangtze River at the Three Gorges Reservoir in Yichang, Hubei province, in 2023. (Costfoto/NurPhoto/Getty)
Polluted waters: A new study found that nearly all of the pollution comes from rivers in developing countries, with more than half coming from Southeast and East Asia.
The data: Researchers found that rain and climate change are also worsening the spread of microplastic pollution. Here are some of the major factors that make countries more prone to pollution.
Probiotics are wildly popular, but there’s a better way to help your gut.
Fiber-rich plants — not supplements — are the best fuel for your gut microbiome. (iStock)
A good gut feeling: A healthy gut microbiome helps regulate your metabolism, digestion and immune function. It’s no surprise that more Americans aged over 20 are taking supplements.
But there’s a better way: Following these three steps is the best way to nourish your gut microbiome. Start with eating a variety of plants.
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