Erling Haaland’s heroics propel Norway to stunning upset of Brazil as World Cup run reaches quarterfinals

The Norwegians were outnumbered — playing in a building filled with an ocean of yellow and puddles of red, playing against a nation home to more than 200 million more citizens, playing an opponent that has won a record five World Cups and had made eight consecutive quarterfinal appearances on the sport’s grandest stage. But Norway had the man who makes anything possible.  The Vikings will march on in their first World Cup appearance in 28 years after Erling Haaland’s 80th-minute header, and 90th-minute blast, delivered his homeland its greatest victory ever, sending the Norwegians to their first World Cup…

Biden’s illegal immigration surge triggered 30% rise in home prices, $ 20% in rents, Fed paper finds

A new Federal Reserve working paper found the record surge in illegal immigration during the Biden administration triggered higher home prices and rents. The findings arrive as immigration remains a polarizing political issue. Republicans argue former President Joe Biden’s border policies strained housing and public resources, while Democrats say immigration helped ease labor shortages…

Uptown retail booming on Manhattan’s Second Avenue

One of Manhattan’s remarkable, media-blind transformations is happening — make that raging — on uptown Second Avenue. The opening of the Q subway line and rezoning a decade ago propelled a residential development frenzy that includes at least seven major projects between East 71st and East 86th streets — plus…

Dabble promo code NYPBONUS: Get  bonus for Padres vs. Dodgers

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. The Dodgers’ grip on the NL West would take a historic meltdown to unfasten as the Padres come to town sitting far back in…

Cardinals vs. Cubs prediction: MLB odds, picks, best bets for Sunday

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. Embarrassed. Humiliated. Mortified. No, not Post horse racing analyst Vic Cangialosi after going 0-for-11 on opening day at Saratoga. I’m talking about the Cubs,…

Disney shares jump 8% as new CEO Josh D’Amaro’s growth strategy excites Wall Street

Walt Disney’s new Chief Executive Josh D’Amaro laid out his strategy for the entertainment company Wednesday, saying it would remain committed to creative excellence, strengthen its streaming business, capitalize on the power of live sports and continue to invest in its theme parks and cruise lines. “Our focus remains consistent — improve…

Quantum battery charges in a quadrillionth of a second with a laser — larger prototypes could last for years after charging for just a minute

Researchers have created the world’s first miniature, proof-of-concept quantum battery. If the technology can be replicated, it could transform the field of energy storage forever and open up new possibilities for lightweight, remote electrification, experts say.The research team outlined their design for the quantum battery in a study published March…

Blockbuster drug can lower your risk of heart attack by 13%

Medical innovation has really give people a shot at better heart health. About 805,000 people in the US have heart attacks every year, with one occurring every 40 seconds — and an alarming increase in those under 45. But new blockbuster medications that have taken the health world by storm…

Jewelry influencers on their style tips, dream jewels for 2026

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. Beyond its intrinsic beauty, jewelry holds memories, transporting people back to important moments in their lives. Alexa talked to three gem-fluencers about their treasured first…

Austin Reaves needs to step up his game or the Lakers have no chance

Austin Reaves sat by his locker with his feet in an ice bucket. He stared at the ground and spoke in hushed tones.  The Lakers desperately needed him to have a scoring explosion in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series against the Thunder, but he had a disappearing act in…

Sabres success at long last has Buffalo diehards in frenzy

There’s something organic about the way it all happened. A 60-year-old Buffalo man drove around 90 minutes to just outside of Rochester to buy a Body Opponent Bag — now called “Bob the dummy” — on Facebook Marketplace two days before the city’s first playoff game in 15 years. A…

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