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The Afghan immigrant suspected of carrying out the terror ambush on two National Guard troops in Washington DC was once part of a CIA-backed paramilitary strike force with a reputation for ruthlessness. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, was a member of the so-called “Zero Units” — one of Afghanistan’s elite counterterrorism arms. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis His unit — NDS-03 — was operated by the CIA and had direct US intelligence and military support. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, was a member of the so-called “Zero Units” — one of Afghanistan’s…

Netflix recently published an article on their Tudum website titled “The 20 Scariest Things to Watch Right Now,” and it’s a pretty good list. Is it accurate? That’s questionable, but horror is subjective, so we’re sure it’s better for some and good for most.  Factor in that Netflix is going to promote their original movies first, so something like Doctor Sleep will be superseded by Fear Street: Prom Queen, which is okay. Is it scary? Again, subjective.  However, the good news is that the following films are available to stream with your subscription, so take advantage of that $24.99 monthly…

Meghan King’s three children will be spending Thanksgiving with their father, Jim Edmonds, after the “Real Housewives of Orange County” alum temporarily lost custody of them, Page Six can exclusively report. A source tells us that even though King has supervised visitation rights with the kids on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the brood will be celebrating Thursday’s holiday with Edmonds and his wife, Kortnie Edmonds, at their home in Tennessee. It’s unclear how King, who lives in Missouri, will be spending Thanksgiving this year. Meghan King’s three children will be spending Thanksgiving with their father, Jim Edmonds, after the “RHOC” alum…

Move Over, Tylenol. New research suggests that a common — but often overlooked — pregnancy complication may increase your chances of having a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The good news? If you treat it, the risk doesn’t seem to rise. Researchers are exploring how various prenatal conditions might affect the risk of autism. pressmaster – stock.adobe.com In the study, researchers looked at more than 51,000 women in Israel who gave birth between 2011 and 2017. Of them, 4,409 had abnormal thyroid hormone levels — some before pregnancy, some during and some both. The team followed the women through…

The holidays bring joy, food, family, and sometimes tough conversations. It can feel impossible to talk across divides right now, but social science offers tools that actually help. I use a simple framework I call the 5 R’s—respect, relate, reframe, revise, and repeat, that I also describe in my book, Misguided. These aren’t about “winning” a debate; they’re about lowering defensiveness and creating space for mutual understanding. You also don’t need to engage every time. Choose your moments, and try to know the other person’s goal before diving in, whether that is validation, curiosity, certainty, or simply keeping the peace.…

The holidays are a time for family, food and festive cheer — but for many people, they also bring an unwelcome guest: heartburn. It’s no coincidence that cases of reflux spike this time of year, according to Dr. Mark Shachner, medical director of the Broward Health Coral Springs Heartburn Center in South Florida. “Heartburn tends to flare up during the holidays because we often eat larger portions, enjoy richer foods, and indulge in more sweets and alcohol than usual,” he told Fox News Digital. Combine those rich holiday foods and drinks with overeating, late-night meals, and lying down too soon…

Health officials in the Land Down Under are cracking down on a popular supplement. Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) announced this week that it will roll out new sales restrictions and labeling rules for vitamin B6 products, warning that prolonged high doses can cause potentially dangerous side effects. “You can have too much of a good thing,” Dr. Oliver Jones, a chemistry professor at RMIT University in Melbourne, who was not involved in the new policy, said in a statement. “The dose makes the benefit as well as the poison.” People obtain vitamin B6 through a diet of foods like…

Times have been mostly rough around New York sports recently, but there is always something to be thankful for. On this Thanksgiving Day, let’s take a look at one item for each team: Giants: Jaxson Dart He is the shining light at the end of a very dark tunnel. He is the most attractive part of the Giants for head coach candidates. He is the hope that there are brighter days ahead.

It’s too early in the season to know anything definite about the trade deadline, but the Islanders are on course to be one of the NHL’s most fascinating teams as the rumor mill heats up. Developments over the past week — namely Alexander Romanov going down with a right shoulder injury that will keep him out for the regular season, at least — only add to a dynamic in which every turn of events is pushing general manager Mathieu Darche in a different direction. Right now, you can see four huge factors that need to play into the Islanders’ deadline…

A Louisiana man who spent nearly 30 years on death row walked out of prison Wednesday after a judge overturned his conviction and granted him bail. Jimmie Duncan, now in his 60s, was sentenced to death in 1998 for the alleged rape and drowning of his girlfriend’s 23-month-old daughter, Haley Oliveaux — a case long clouded by disputed forensic testimony. His release comes months after a state judge ruled that the evidence prosecutors used to secure the conviction was unreliable and rooted in discredited bite-mark analysis. Fourth Judicial District Court Judge Alvin Sharp tossed the conviction in April, concluding that the expert…