Mets’ Bo Bichette not expected to miss much time with ankle issue

Bo Bichette isn’t expected to miss much time after suffering a left ankle contusion in the Mets’ loss on Wednesday night. The team’s starting third baseman wasn’t in the lineup for the series finale against the Brewers on Thursday. Though he was available off the bench, he did not play. He hit a foul ball off his left ankle in the third inning a day earlier. “Kind of the classic contusion from smoking a ball off your ankle,” interim manager Andy Green said before the Mets’ 8-2 loss to Milwaukee at Citi Field on Thursday. “But I think he’s ultimately…

San Francisco Democrats break ranks and vote against state billionaire tax

California’s billionaire tax is splintering state Democrats, with the latest sign of division coming from deep-blue San Francisco, where the local Democratic Party voted Wednesday not to endorse the ballot measure. San Francisco’s Democratic leaders delivered a stunning rebuke of Proposition 40, a ballot measure that would impose a one-time…

Lakers’ top options after LA’s failed pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga

The Lakers’ failed pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga, who is signing a two-year deal with the Timberwolves, has left them with a hole in the frontcourt.  And with their payroll $8.1 million from the NBA’s $209 million first-apron threshold, they’re hard-capped for the 2026-27 season. With their roster already having 16…

Mayor Karen Bass makes stunning move on illegal street vendors

Illegal street vendors are getting a free pass in Los Angeles — a slap in the face to brick-and-mortar businesses — after Mayor Karen Bass ordered cops to stop issuing criminal citations to vendors who flout the rules. Bass’ office told the California Post Thursday that the mayor “stands firmly…

California brewery abruptly closes down after 12-year run

A beloved California brewery has closed its doors after 12 years in business. Electric Brewing Company in Murrieta abruptly closed on Saturday following an emotional social media announcement. “We’ve been working through a possible sale for some time, and while many of you knew changes were coming, nothing was official…

World’s first functioning nuclear clock could unlock new physics

For decades, physicists have pursued a goal that sounds nearly impossible: to build a clock that keeps time using an atom’s nucleus rather than the electrons orbiting it.Now, researchers have demonstrated the first functioning nuclear clock ‪—‬ an advancement that could eventually lead to more robust timekeeping devices and new…

Two simple habits may outperform a popular longevity wonder drug: study

A buzzy diabetes drug that’s been hailed as a longevity booster may have some competition. The decades-old medication metformin has been touted for everything from treating Type 2 diabetes and reducing the risk of long COVID to potentially slowing the aging process. But a new study published in JAMA found…

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors boost Celtics’ odds to land superstar

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 NBA season is officially over, and now a busy NBA offseason awaits. Giannis Antetokounmpo is the domino everyone is waiting to fall and one team is surging…

Kamala Harris gives two-word reaction to DOJ probe of 2028 rival Gavin Newsom

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s claim on Monday that President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice is probing him and his wife has rocked the state’s political circles, including former Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris broke her silence on the scandal Tuesday, telling a CNN reporter at an event that she’s “not…

Pizza Hut to be sold for .7B after years of lagging sales

Someone “outpizzaed” the hut. Yum! Brands said Tuesday it is selling Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion, after years of lagging sales at the pizza chain. Private-equity firm LongRange Capital has agreed to acquire Pizza Hut’s operations, excluding mainland China, for roughly $1.5 billion. Yum China Holdings will purchase operations in…

Common vitamin may influence brain aging in ways scientists didn’t expect

Higher levels of vitamin C were linked to healthier brain structure in older adults, suggesting a potential role for nutrition in brain aging.That’s according to new research from Japan, published in the journal PLOS ONE. The observational study included 2,044 participants living in Hirosaki City, Japan, who were originally included in…

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