Get to know Liberty newcomer Raquel Carrera: beginnings in Spain, Central Park walks and her favorite companion

ATLANTA — Liberty fans have been clamoring for Chris DeMarco to give Spanish rookie Raquel Carrera an extended run. Her potential as a modern big is tantalizing. But with Han Xu playing well as Jonquel Jones’ backup, there aren’t enough minutes to go around, which has left Carrera patiently waiting for her turn. Until Monday, which coincidentally happened to be the four-year anniversary of when the Liberty traded for Carrera. Jones fell ill before tip-off against the Sun. The Liberty made the decision to start Han in her place and told Carrera about 30 minutes before the game to be…

Science news this week: El Niño arrives, the Artemis III crew are revealed, a ‘cold blob’ expands across the Atlantic, and a forgotten note from Richard Feynman gets deciphered

This week’s science news was awash with alarming updates from the world’s oceans, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration declaring the official onset of El Niño.El Niño is the warm phase of a multiyear natural climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean that supercharges temperatures across the globe, and this…

Jamien Sherwood committed to fixing what derailed his Jets season

Jamien Sherwood entered last season armed with a new contract, a new coach and a new role.  The Jets gave Sherwood a three-year, $45 million deal in March 2025, a show of faith from new coach Aaron Glenn that he believed Sherwood could be at the center of his defense…

USMNT avoids another kit disaster with flag-inspired ‘Stripes’ look

The United States men’s national team made a statement on Friday. Not with their performance, their tactical adjustments, or effort. But with their jersey. For the first time in decades, the players genuinely love what they’re wearing on the pitch during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In their opening match…

Tobias Myers closing in on Mets return but role remains up in air

Tobias Myers is close to rejoining the Mets, but it won’t be as a fully stretched out starting pitcher. The right-hander was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse two weeks ago, at which time team officials indicated Myers could be lengthened into a starter. In his most recent outing on Thursday, he…

Trump’s name removal from Kennedy Center pushed to Saturday due to thunderstorms

The Trump administration on Friday said in a filing the removal of President Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has been delayed due to bad weather which may pose safety concerns for workers and expected it to be completed early on Saturday. Earlier in the day, a federal judge in Washington declined a…

Mets’ Nolan McLean lasts just four innings as rookie’s woes continue

After a three-up, three-down first inning, Nolan McLean’s recent control struggles continued in the Mets’ 7-5 win over the Braves on Friday night at Citi Field. The right-handed pitcher lasted just four innings, allowing three hits, two earned runs, and four walks. He threw 93 pitches. The 24-year-old once again…

Footwear Fit Problems May Affect More People Than Expected

A study conducted in March 2026 found considerable variation between foot measurements and the dimensions used in traditional shoe sizing. Researchers suggest this mismatch may contribute to common fit and comfort issues experienced by consumers. The research also identified differences between left and right feet, which can make finding suitable…

Fate brought Falorin Balogun to USMNT and it’s already reaping benefits

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The noise inside Los Angeles Stadium on Friday night was deafening; 70,492 fans draped in red, white and blue roared with every American attack and chanted “USA!” throughout the 90-minute match. They were encouraged by a new face on the United States men’s national team. A striker…

Tren De Aragua leader killed in US airstrike, Trump says 

US forces killed the leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua in an airstrike, President Trump announced Friday.  “At my direction, the United States Southern Command delivered a swift and lethal kinetic strike to successfully execute Niño Guerrero, the infamous leader of Tren De Aragua, one of the most bloodthirsty…

Why tech billionaires no longer want flight attendants on their private jets

New tech billionaires buying Gulfstreams are ditching flight attendants for a utilitarian approach. They view private jets as transportation, not luxury, opting for fast food to avoid conspicuous consumption. This contrasts with Wall Street and Hollywood’s lavish private flights and charter jet requirements. A new wave of tech billionaires —…

Exclusive | Socialist DC mayoral candidate who sought Mamdani endorsement bought M home after railing against single-family zoning

WASHINGTON — Far-left DC mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George, who’s been begging for an endorsement from NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, bought a million-dollar home in April after suggesting single-family zoning was a tool of “segregation,” The Post has learned. The District Councilmember and her husband, Kyle George, purchased the lavish…

5 everyday habits that quietly make debt worse

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. For many people, debt happens slowly and then all at once. Austin Kilgore, analyst for the Achieve Center for Consumer Insights at Achieve, notes that “consumers are overwhelmed by…

This epic Spurs collapse could sting for long time

Victor Wembanyama sat at the podium with a hood over his head. The pain was streaked on his face. He was asked to put into words what he was feeling. It’s the kind of question that’s hard to ask athletes in moments like this. Wembanyama had led his team to…

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