Ronaldo, Messi among World Cup stars with rapid increase in social media followers

It’s been three weeks since the World Cup officially kicked off, and regardless of whether teams win or lose, players have been benefiting from the event. Since the games began on June 8, over 1,200 players have been seeing an increase in Instagram followers and are reportedly receiving $10 for every 1,000 followers they’ve had. According to a report from Better Collective, which was sent to The Post, Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar José Évora Dias, also known as Vozinha, has benefited the most from the increase in followers during the World Cup. Most notably, Vozinha saw a rapid increase in…

Israeli defense chief blames Trump for halting all-out Hezbollah push in Lebanon

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz blamed President Trump on Monday for stopping the Jewish state from eliminating all of Hezbollah in Lebanon. Explaining to reporters that having a “partnership” with the US “has certain constraints,” Katz said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “stood bravely” against Trump’s demands that Israel Defense…

Exclusive | Right ignites after stunning SCOTUS ruling on California voter rights

California Republicans have blasted a Supreme Court ruling allowing states to continue counting ballots that arrive after Election Day, warning the decision will further erode voter confidence. Steve Hilton, the Republican nominee for governor who advanced to November’s general election, called the decision “an insult” and predicted it would energize…

America’s lifespan has doubled since 1776 — experts reveal what changed

Americans today live roughly twice as long, on average, as they did when the Declaration of Independence was signed. When the nation was founded in 1776, life expectancy was around 35 to 40 years old, historians estimate. However, someone who survived childhood in colonial America often lived into their 60s…

Exclusive | Larry Fitzgerald’s father’s cause of death revealed

Larry Fitzgerald Sr. — the dad of Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald Jr. — died from multiple issues, including severe sepsis, according to a copy of his death certificate obtained by The California Post. The document states a urinary tract infection and prostate cancer were other factors that…

PCOS just got a much more accurate name — why it’s great news for women

The cycle of mischaracterization is finally being broken. Around 170 million women worldwide struggle with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal and metabolic disorder that causes infertility, acne, excessive hair growth, obesity and irregular periods. Now, the condition is undergoing a much-needed name change to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS),…

Hantavirus-carrying rodents are expected to expand their range, climate models find

Climate change is likely to shift the distribution of virus-carrying rodents, potentially increasing the risk of spillover, when viruses make the jump from animals to humans.This will likely expose populations to diseases that they haven’t encountered before and raise the risk of outbreaks, researchers warn.The hantavirus cluster on the cruise…

‘Speculation’ and ‘egregious failure’: 30 researchers publish scathing critiques of study that questioned date of early human occupation of Monte Verde in Chile

A controversial study published in the journal Science in March claimed that Monte Verde, a 14,500-year-old Paleo-Indian archaeological site in Chile that is one of the oldest human occupations in the Americas, was actually only 8,200 years old. But in a collection of three scientific letters published last week, 30…

Brandon Clarke’s death being investigated as possible drug overdose

Brandon Clarke’s death is being investigated as a possible overdose after drug paraphernalia was found in the Los Angeles home he was staying in, according to multiple reports. The Grizzlies forward, 29, was declared dead when paramedics from the LA Fire Department responded to a 911 call shortly after 8…

Publix supermarkets in Florida make controversial decision on guns

Publix has quietly reversed course on open carry in Florida — asking shoppers to leave visible firearms at home months after the grocery giant allowed customers to openly tote guns in its stores following a controversial court ruling. New signs posted at Publix entrances across Florida now read: “Publix kindly…

Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dead at 29

Seventh-year Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died Monday at the age of 29, the team announced Tuesday. The cause of death is not known, according to TMZ. “We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke,” the Grizzlies said in a statement. “Brandon was an outstanding teammate and an even…

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