‘Canada’s Texas’ threatens secession and will vote whether to become 51st US state

“Canada’s Texas is threatening divorce, and it could eventually become the 51st state,” crows the ultraconservative think-tank behind the Trump administration. The free people of Alberta are about to take a vote. It’s Canada’s fourth-largest province, both by size (about 411,187 sq mi) and population (5 million). It’s home to North America’s iconic Rocky Mountains, where crystal clear glacial lakes are scattered across forested landscape. Its dinosaur fossils are a valuable window to the past, while its fossil fuel deposits are … valuable. The fourth-largest oil reserve on the planet gives Albertans high employment, higher-than-average incomes, and a younger population.…

Argentina vs. Austria prediction: World Cup picks, best bets Monday

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Three goals for Argentina. Three goals for Lionel Messi. The generational superstar made history in more ways than one: he became the first male…

James Webb telescope detects ‘galaxy-killing wind’ near the dawn of time

When galaxies collide, it’s less like a train wreck and more like a marriage: Two separate entities merge into a single massive celestial structure. But relationships are hard, whether you’re a human or a galaxy — and ,this process may also “kill” the merging galaxies by unleashing star-quenching winds.This mechanism…

Scientists trained an AI model using an IBM quantum computer — and it answered questions correctly that the base model couldn’t

Researchers have developed a method to reduce uncertainty in artificial intelligence (AI) systems by tapping into the power of quantum computers. They say their work represents the first demonstration of “quantum enhancement” in a production-scale, pretrained large language model (LLM).One of the key metrics used to measure the quality and…

Cody Bellinger impresses Yankees with ‘game-changing’ throw in win

Since joining the Yankees prior to last season, Cody Bellinger has drawn praise from his coaches and teammates for his defense. There have been highlight-reel worthy plays and the catch and throw to double off Francisco Lindor at first base during the Subway Series last July that helped end a…

Marcus Semien’s prolonged slump continues as concerns mount for Mets

MIAMI — Marcus Semien’s season hasn’t had many highlights, and these days he stands among the symbols of the Mets lineup’s futility. The veteran second baseman went 0-for-4 in the 4-0 loss to the Marlins on Sunday that completed Miami’s three-game sweep. Semien’s day was marked by the double play…

Victor Wembanyama, Spurs overpower Thunder in Game 4 rout to even series

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama had 33 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three blocks and the San Antonio Spurs held Oklahoma City to its second-lowest postseason total, beating the Thunder 103-82 in Game 4 on Sunday night to tie the Western Conference finals. De’Aaron Fox had 12 points, 10…

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