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The head of Ukraine’s delegation negotiating for Kyiv on Ukraine’s peace plan resigned from office on Friday following a raid on his apartment. Andriy Yermak, who served as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief aide, submitted his resignation hours after Ukrainian’s state corruption investigators searched his residence in the early hours of the morning. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak in Kyiv on Jan. 22, 2024. REUTERS Ukrainian Head of Presidential Office Andriy Yermak on March 26, 2025 in Paris. AFP via Getty Images “NABU and SAP raided my apartment around 6 a.m. and searched…

Haunting photos show Long Island teen Emily Finn happily dancing at prom with her ex-boyfriend who allegedly killed her in a botched murder-suicide before Thanksgiving. Austin Lynch, 17, who awaits arraignment Friday in Suffolk County court, can be seen posing with and hoisting Finn, 18, in social media pics from the dance – months before their fateful breakup and the senseless shooting. Another photo of Lynch unearthed by The Post chillingly shows him pose with a gun. Long Island teen Emily Finn is seen in haunting photos happily dancing at prom with Austin Lynch, who allegedly killed her in a botched murder-suicide.…

A Netflix actor fell to his death from the roof of his home in Brazil while doing repairs, according to reports.Tony Germano, 55, had recently moved into a house in Sao Paulo and was checking on building work being done on the roof when he slipped and fell Wednesday, according to Jam Press. The Brazilian had been an actor for 30 years, with parts in Netflix shows like “Go, Dog, Go!” as well as Nickelodeon’s “Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn and Disney’s live-action “Beauty and the Beast,” according to Jam Press. He also voiced characters in animated hits like “Elena…

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. If there’s one thing worth waking up early for, it’s Cozy Earth’s Black Friday sale. Actually, scratch that — you don’t even have to get out of bed to snag some of the coziest deals of the season. Nov. 28 is finally here, bringing shoppers the best Black Friday deals on all our favorite Cozy Earth bedding and lounging essentials. Between silk pillowcases and bamboo sheet sets, cuddle blankets, festive pajamas and more, you’re guaranteed…

The holiday season is in full swing, with its parties, get-togethers, and festive feasts. Although it can seem like a season full of endless socializing, the reality is that more people spend the holidays alone. Reasons for this trend vary and can range from the practical (avoiding expensive flight tickets) to the more personal (family conflicts or estrangements). Some people relish the quiet time alone and have created holiday rituals for themselves—crafting, volunteering at a nursing home or homeless shelter, or cooking an elaborate meal just for one. But those who fear they will be lonely don’t have to rush…

Mika Amonsen isn’t feeling blue over the fandom backlash. The “Boston Blue” star is responding to the online critiques after he was re-cast as Sean Reagan in the “Blue Bloods” spinoff. The CBS series, which was canceled after 14 seasons in Dec. 2024, saw Andrew Terraciano as the son of Donnie Wahlberg’s character, Danny Reagan. A headshot of Mika Amonsen. CBS via Getty Images Now, Amonsen has stepped into the role of the youngest Reagan son. “There’s been some negativity, for sure,” the actor told Us Weekly. “But when I look under those posts that have the negativity, there’s a lot…

An Austrian beauty influencer vanished while heading home from a Christmas party — and her ex-boyfriend and two of his relatives have now been arrested. Stefanie Pieper, 32, has not been seen or heard from since she got out of a taxi with her friend at her apartment in Graz, the second largest city in Austria, on Sunday morning. She never made it to a photoshoot the following day, according to local police. Austrian influencer Stefanie Pieper went missing after leaving a Christmas party. Jam Press Stefanie Pieper mysteriously vanished after leaving a Christmas party. Jam Press Local authorities found…

They’re here, and they’re spectacular. Manhattan has officially decked its halls for the 2025 holiday season — and the real stars aren’t on a tree; they’re behind glass. Midtown’s world-famous collection of department stores is pulling out all the stops this year — from Herald Square to 57th Street, the city has been transformed into a glittering winter playground. And while window shoppers can expect everything from a hands-on holiday “Funhouse” bursting with lights, colors, and interactive surprises at Nordstrom, to Bloomingdale’s is wrapped in a giant glowing Burberry scarf, with knights, bears, and a luxe pop-up carousel, here’s the…

Anti-corruption units have raided the home and office of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, in an unwelcome distraction for Kyiv officials as they battle to defeat Russia’s invasion and persuade US officials to accommodate their concerns in peace proposals. Two national agencies fighting entrenched corruption in Ukraine said they searched Yermak’s office. Yermak, a powerful figure in Ukraine and a key participant in talks with the United States, confirmed they also searched his apartment. “The investigators are facing no obstacles,” Yermak wrote on the messaging app Telegram. He added that he was cooperating fully with them and his lawyers…

A savvy mom is charging her family $23 per head for their Christmas dinner and insists her cooking is “worth every penny”. Whitney Ainscough, 32, already charges her extended family of 12 people $11 each for their normal Sunday roasts, but is upping the ante for the big day. Charging a further $11 per child Whitney is set to make a combined $220 this year to cover the price of buying the food – with a spare $11 if she is “lucky”. She first began adding a charge for her cooking after she stopped working her job as a pharmacy…