Conspiracies mount after Texas Senate Democratic candidate James Talarico’s absence for nine days due to ‘nasty case of the flu’

WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic candidate James Talarico is clarifying the timeline of his “nasty” flu diagnosis after missing more than a week of in-person campaigning in the critical Texas Senate race and sparking widespread online speculation. The campaign told The Post on Monday that Talarico had visited urgent care on Sept. 29 before going to an appointment with his primary care physician in Texas the following week. The added information was intended to provide more detail on why he was sidelined in the race that will determine control of the US Senate. His campaign also said that he’s surely well…

Dave Roberts reveals shocking decision to pull Yamamoto

Immediately after Dave Roberts decided to pull reigning World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto from Game 2 of the NLCS, he explained his reasoning. “For me, I felt we had to stop the damage right there,” Roberts told Ken Rosenthal during a live interview on the Fox broadcast. Yamamoto had the…

Elon Musk is the largest 2026 midterms donor — with 6M spent for GOP

WASHINGTON — Tech billionaire Elon Musk has spent $276 million on behalf of Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, making him the largest donor this cycle, The Post has learned. The eye-popping, nine-figure sum has been distributed to GOP candidates in tough House and Senate races, though the lion’s…

The 8 common mistakes borrowers make when consolidating debt

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Debt consolidation can turn a pile of bills into one monthly payment, but simpler does not always mean cheaper.  A consolidation loan, balance transfer card or home equity loan…

The 30-second arm curl test that can predict how well you’ll age

This exercise is about more than arm candy. A buff pair of biceps isn’t just a looksmaxxer must-have — upper-body strength can also clue you in to how well you’ll age. And you don’t need to put on a big performance at your local gym or a high-end longevity center…

Tesla robotaxis face investigation over alleged speeding in school zones

Tesla is facing an investigation from US regulators over claims its self-driving robotaxis have been speeding in school zones – the latest hurdle in its long-awaited rollout of fully autonomous vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it launched a preliminary probe into 1,000 Tesla Cybercabs and Model Y…

Ilhan Omar responds to raid on DC home with five-word warning to Trump

WASHINGTON — “Squad” Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) defiantly broke her silence after a Homeland Security Investigations raid of her DC residence on Monday, as she and her allies claimed the action was part of President Trump’s repeated attempts to intimidate her as a political foe. “I’m ok. Make no mistake:…

‘Helicopter brain’ could be making you feel sick: How to spot it and what to do

A new analysis of 44 studies has linked “doomscrolling” to higher levels of anxiety and psychological distress — but for some, information overload may also contribute to a phenomenon one neurologist calls “helicopter brain.” The research, published in Frontiers in Psychology, found associations between excessive consumption of negative online content…

What is a lung nodule? The lesion sending Pope Leo into surgery this week

The Vatican announced Sunday that Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a growth found on his lung. The South Side Chicago native revealed the first health scare of his 17-month tenure during his noon prayer at St. Peter’s Square, saying a nodular lesion was discovered during medical checks.…

Thousands of baby bath seats recalled over drowning hazard

More than 2,000 baby bath seats are facing a recall over a hazard that federal regulators say could potentially cause injury or death to children. About 2,140 ONTHEWEI-branded baby bath seats are affected by the recall, posing a risk of “serious injury or death due to drowning,” the Consumer Product…

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