‘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…

Chipotle rival Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen closes all US restaurants

Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen, an Australian-born Chipotle rival that once planned to open hundreds of US locations, has abruptly closed all of its American restaurants after six years in the Chicago area. “All GYG USA restaurants permanently closed,” a message on the company’s US website says. “Effective from May 22nd, GYG…

Uber weighing higher bid for Germany’s Delivery Hero: report

Uber’s board met on Saturday to discuss raising its offer for Delivery Hero after a major shareholder rebuffed Uber’s bid that would value the German food delivery group at more than 11.5 billion euros ($13.39 billion), the Financial Times reported on Sunday. The board held a meeting in which it discussed the status of its takeover…

Lakers’ Luka Doncic named to All-NBA team, receiving first-team honors

Luka Doncic was once again formally recognized as one of the NBA’s best players. The Lakers superstar guard was named to a 2025-26 All-NBA team on Sunday, receiving first-team honors. The recognition marked the sixth time in Doncic’s eight-year career that he was named to an All-NBA team. He was…

Cruise cabin door decorations spark fierce reaction after Royal Caribbean issues new crackdown at sea

A long-standing cruise ship tradition has become the center of intense debate following stricter enforcement issued to passengers. For years, vacationers have used personalized signs, festive banners and colorful magnets to distinguish their rooms and celebrate milestones. Recent safety guidelines and stricter rules, however, are dividing the cruise-goer community. The latest debate…

Texas Sen. Cornyn insists he can overcome Trump endorsing primary rival Ken Paxton

WASHINGTON — Texas Sen. John Cornyn on Sunday insisted he can overcome President Trump’s late-stage endorsement of primary-race rival Ken Paxton, despite the prez’s backing recently paying off big for other candidates. Cornyn, a Republican, contended that his situation is “very different” than that of Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and…

Dodgers ride textbook performance to series win over Brewers

MILWAUKEE — If such a thing as a textbook win exists, then the Dodgers’ performance Sunday afternoon was it. In a series rubber match against the previously red-hot Brewers, the Dodgers produced a decisive 5-1 victory at American Family Field, flashing all the factors that have underscored their own recent…

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