John Harbaugh could play Giants starters in preseason: ‘We’re a young team’

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — John Harbaugh’s unofficial Giants coaching debut is right around the corner, and the team might look closer to a regular-season product than you would expect.  Asked for the first time if he plans to play the Giants starters in the preseason, Harbaugh indicated it is possible Aug. 15 against the Vikings, Aug. 22 at the Dolphins or Aug. 28 at the Jets.  “We haven’t decided exactly yet,” Harbaugh said. “I think we’ll probably lean toward — you know, we’re a young team. So, young guys, we’re going to want them out there playing and getting…

Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger gets boost after UK approval

The UK government has greenlit Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, saying it has received assurances from the company about editorial independence and diversity of media. The UK’s antitrust arm said Thursday that it decided not to further probe the deal, weeks after British culture minister Lisa…

Security threat shuts down avocado pipeline from Mexico to the US

A security scare in one of Mexico’s biggest avocado-producing states has abruptly stopped US inspections, threatening to disrupt shipments of the popular fruit into America. The US Embassy announced Wednesday all US government operations in Michoacán had been suspended because of what it described as a “threat to US interests.”…

FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA-based flu vaccine

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new kind of flu vaccine for older people, the first made with the same mRNA technology that was key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic, manufacturer Moderna said. The shot, named mFlusiva, is intended for adults age 50 or older. Other brands of flu…

Dodgers pitching takes another hit as MRI reveals bone chips in elbow

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitching staff has been hit hard with injuries so far this season. And the club received another tough update regarding one of their key bullpen pieces on Thursday. The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya reported that a recent MRI showed bone chips in Dodgers reliever Will Klein’s elbow.…

July layoffs hit lowest level in two years despite AI fears: report

Layoffs in July hit their lowest level in two years – a sign of a resilient labor market despite big economic shocks from the war in Iran and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, according to a report Thursday. US-based employers announced 33,429 job cuts in July – down 27%…

California hospitals dominate America’s elite medical rankings

California is proving it’s not just a destination for sunshine, surf and celebrities — it’s also home to some seriously star-powered hospitals. The Golden State is having a major medical moment. It snagged more spots on America’s elite hospital honor roll than any other state, with six California medical centers…

How to watch Panthers-Cardinals in NFL Hall of Fame Game 2026 for free

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. NFL preseason officially kicks off next week, but the 2026-27 season is opening tonight as it always does, with the Pro Football Hall of Fame…

Exclusive | Gavin Newsom’s new campaign play: Slide into your group chats

Gov. Gavin Newsom is courting supporters for his likely 2028 presidential campaign with an amorous new message: “Are you up for trying something new?” That frisky email subject line landed in inboxes Wednesday from Newsom’s federal political action committee, Campaign for Democracy, just days before the governor heads to Michigan…

The 8 healthiest beans you should be eating more often: nutrition expert

Beans and legumes are affordable, protein-packed and health-promoting foods that deserve a more prominent place on your plate, health experts say.“Fewer than 14% of American adults eat beans on a given day, and that’s a problem, because they’re some of the most nutrient-dense foods you can buy,” New York City-based nutrition and…

FDA approves first mRNA vaccine for seasonal flu

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine that uses mRNA as its base.Moderna, the vaccine’s maker, announced Wednesday (Aug. 5) that a vaccine advisory committee to the FDA unanimously agreed that the shot is safe and effective for preventing illness from seasonal influenza.…

JD Vance fat shames columnist who mocked Gen. Z complaints about  burritos

WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance fat-shamed a conservative columnist who publicly mocked Zoomers for complaining about burritos costing $20 in a return to his old internet brawling ways after a months-long hiatus. Washington Post columnist Marc Thiessen, who is known to have President Trump’s ear and frequently accused Vance…

New vaccines could intercept colon cancer before it takes root

Dr. Stacy Norton was only 7 years old when her mother died of colon cancer, one of several family members struck by aggressive tumors at unusually young ages. Decades later, Norton rolled up her sleeve to help test if a new kind of vaccine might protect her and her own children from…

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