James Talarico accused of siding with teen killer Karmelo Anthony after lamenting ‘there were no black members of the jury’ at his trial 

Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico took heat Thursday for suggesting teen killer Karmelo Anthony’s murder conviction was unjust because there were no black jurors at his trial.  Talarico — who is seeking to become the first Democrat elected to the Senate from Texas since 1988 — was asked about the high-profile case during an appearance on “The Breakfast Club” radio show earlier this month and seemingly argued that Anthony’s conviction was proof the justice system “is not working for black Texans.” “Well, I’ve done a lot of work in the state house on justice reform, and right now we’ve got…

Could Lakers capitalize on latest Nikola Jokic-Nuggets drama?

With the Denver Nuggets electing to trade Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers to avoid the luxury tax, it raises a fascinating question that could shape the future of the NBA: Could the Los Angeles Lakers take advantage of this Nuggets turmoil to bring Nikola Jokić to Hollywood to pair…

Angel Reese’s brother getting dumped in fallout of five-team NBA trade

Angel Reese’s brother drew the short straw of a five-team NBA trade. Julian Reese was traded from the Wizards to the Nuggets as part of a multi-team deal highlighted by Peyton Watson going to the Cavaliers and Max Strus to the Clippers on Wednesday. Denver will receive an unprotected 2031…

Dow plunges 600 points as surging Treasury yields, Walmart sales shock Wall Street

Stock indexes fell on Thursday and hovered near two-week lows, as rising Treasury yields dented risk appetite and disappointing results from retail bellwether Walmart added pressure along with rallying oil prices. In afternoon trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 605.14 points, or 1.1%, to 52,857.91. The S&P 500 lost 0.7%, and…

Mini ‘arteries-on-a-chip’ could help predict a person’s risk of stroke

Researchers have pioneered a way to create miniaturized copies of a person’s carotid artery that could help doctors predict and manage the patient’s stroke risk, a new study suggests.In the research, published in July in the journal Cell Biomaterials, scientists used these “arteries-on-a-chip” to monitor how real blood flows through…

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ActBlue co-founder Matt DeBergalis pleaded the Fifth Amendment during his closed-door deposition before three key House committees, sources familiar with the matter told Fox News Digital. The Committee on House Administration, House Oversight Committee, and House Judiciary Committee are conducting a joint investigation into ActBlue, a massive fundraising platform for…

Mark Zuckerberg buys Gothic castle near Meta HQ in Ireland on 400-acre riverfront property

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have purchased a massive 19th-century, Gothic-style castle in Ireland, the billionaire’s spokesman confirmed Thursday. Zuckerberg bought the three-story, cut-stone Strancally Castle, which sits on a 440-acre property, from financier Michael Alen-Buckley’s family in recent weeks, the Irish Times first reported.  “Mark…

Giants’ pass rush has its way with Dolphins in fiery joint practice

Observations from Thursday’s Giants practice: Something good John Harbaugh used the word “ferocious’’ to describe the Giants’ pass rush. “Dominant’’ or “overwhelming’’ would also qualify. This was a mismatch up front, with the Dolphins’ offensive line often getting abused. When asked if there were six sacks, Brian Burns shook his…

New York Yankees eye massive B Wall Street payout from Apollo Global: report

The New York Yankees are reportedly negotiating a $3 billion financing package with Apollo Global Management. The proposed transaction features a mix of debt and equity, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The baseball franchise plans to use the fresh capital to refinance existing obligations and…

Trump skewers Hochul’s ban of data centers in NY: ‘Terrible decision’

President Trump skewered Gov. Kathy Hochul’s move for the first-in-the-nation ban on data centers across New York, railing about the state Dems’ “political” agenda to shut down these “cash cows.” “New York State has made a terrible decision,” the president raged on Truth Social. “All of this Income, and other…

How to watch the ESPYs 2026 for free: Start time, award nominees, host

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. The best of the best of the past year in sports will be celebrated tonight during the 2026 ESPY Awards. “SNL” star and stand-up comedian…

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