Red alert! DSA backing eight candidates in effort to double ranks in NYS government

It’s an Empire State red alert. The Democratic Socialists of America are backing eight candidates in an effort to double their ranks in the state Legislature — with one of the crew an insurgent looking to take down the Harlem political establishment. A crew of new radicals with soft-on-crime stances who back policies such as legalizing prostitution will take on moderate candidates in Tuesday’s primary elections, in an effort to widen the DSA influence in state government. Here are some of the high-profile challengers looking to increase the left-leaning crew’s ranks to 16 next year. DSA candidate Blackburn is running…

Judge rejects Trump admin bid to subpoena Minnesota Dems in immigration inquiry

A Minnesota federal judge quashed an attempt by the Justice Department to subpoena Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and other top state officials, ruling that the Trump administration was trying to harass political rivals rather than conduct a legitimate investigation. Minneapolis US District Judge Patrick Schiltz’s scathing ruling was issued last…

World Cup 2026: Standings, schedule and Round of 32 bracket

The 2026 World Cup is heading toward the Round of 32. Get all the info here from The Post with the standings, schedule and the bracket that will reveal the matchups for the USMNT and more as the field gets weeded down from 48 to 32. There is still one…

USC guard Rodney Rice believes he can an All-American next season

One never knows what they might learn about a new teammate. USC men’s basketball forward Joshua Hughes, a native of Australia, disclosed Monday that he once squared up a kangaroo. Identical twins Adonis and Darius Ratliff aren’t identical in appearance – Adonis has free-flowing hair, Darius wears his in braids.…

What Nets might do with Nos. 6 and 28 picks in 2026 NBA Draft

The Post’s Brian Lewis predicts what the Nets might do with the Nos. 6 and 28 picks in the 2026 NBA Draft: What will Nets do at No. 6? Mikel Brown Jr., Louisville. The price to move into the top four ends up being too steep, so they’ll take the…

9 of the best technology conspiracy theories

From government surveillance programs to microchips in vaccines, technology-centric conspiracy theories have exploded in the digital age, adding to some of the best conspiracy theories already in existence.While most probably seem laughable to the technically literate, some of these theories have spread like wildfire and had significant real-world impacts. And…

What Knicks might do with No. 24 pick in 2026 NBA Draft

The Post’s Stefan Bondy predicts what the Knicks might do at No. 24 in the 2026 NBA Draft: Who will the Knicks take at No. 24? Nobody. The Knicks are candidates to trade this pick for a multitude of reasons. They are watching their spending and a first-round pick is…

When you lost your virginity may impact how well you age: study

The age you first bump and grind could affect your experience with Father Time. A new study found that when you lose your virginity may impact how well you age later in life, including outcomes like frailty and misery in older adulthood. “Our findings suggest that the timing of first…

Trump, Zeldin to announce rollback of Biden refrigerant rules, saving .4B

President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin will announce the rollback of two Biden administration refrigerant rules designed to fight global warming, which the administration says will save consumers $2.4 billion. An estimated $900 million in savings — mostly for grocery stores, whose executives will join the 11 a.m. announcement…

Knicks vs. Cavaliers series odds, prediction: Can New York win in five games?

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. Donovan Mitchell deserves some credit for the steely resolve he showed Tuesday night. Not during the Cavaliers’ epic collapse in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference…

Eagles’ Nolan Smith arrested for speeding after allegedly hitting 135 mph

Another player with ties to the Georgia football program was arrested for being reckless on the roads. Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith Jr., who played for the Bulldogs from 2019-22, was arrested last Friday and accused of speeding and reckless driving in Georgia, the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office told ESPN. Smith,…

What the Islanders can learn from the NHL’s final four

A year ago, the Islanders were trying to figure out how to break free from the cycle of mediocrity. Winning the Matthew Schaefer lottery with 3.5 percent odds was the franchise’s version of cutting the Gordian Knot in half with a sword, a deus ex machina that took years off…

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