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,…

Humanoid robots crush humans during half-marathon — and set the world record

Dozens of Chinese-made humanoid robots showed off their fast-improving athleticism and autonomous navigation skills as they whizzed past ​human runners in a half-marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, highlighting the sector’s rapid technical advances. The race’s inaugural edition last year was riddled with ‌mishaps, and most robots were unable to finish. Last…

Trevor Bauer’s second chance nearly here with Long Island Ducks

It’s all about second chances when Trevor Bauer tugs on a Long Island Ducks jersey on opening night.  After years of playing in Mexico and Japan, the polarizing “outcast” 2020 Cy Young winner returns to the mound in America for the first time since his bombshell 194-game MLB suspension in…

Depleted Lakers take advantage of Kevin Durant-less Rockets in Game 1 victory

LOS ANGELES — Luke Kennard scored a career playoff-high 27 points, LeBron James had 19 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers capitalized on Kevin Durant’s injury absence for a 107-98 victory over the Houston Rockets in the opener of their first-round playoff series on Saturday night.…

What travelers can do as the Iran war impacts flight costs and availability

As the US and Israel’s war with Iran squeezes global oil supplies, travelers have valid reasons to worry about the cost and availability of flights as they plan their late spring and summer trips. The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that European countries could run low on jet fuel within…

Shohei Ohtani extends on-base streak to 50, but Dodgers lose to Rockies

DENVER — The Dodgers found themselves in an unfamiliar place Saturday night. For the first time in almost a week, the other team had the lead. After entering play with not only four straight wins, but essentially four consecutive wire-to-wire victories (their only recent deficit came briefly in the top…

Mets’ David Peterson scratched from scheduled start but is not injured

CHICAGO — The Mets desperately need a win, and scuffling David Peterson isn’t viewed as the best starting pitching option to help deliver it. Peterson was removed from his scheduled Sunday start against the Cubs, with the team announcing Saturday night that Tobias Myers will start instead. The Mets have…

Changpeng Zhao’s memoir is key to understanding the future of crypto

Changpeng Zhao, the controversial crypto mogul better known as CZ, has published a new book called “Freedom of Money” — a narrative of his life and career that’s key for anyone who wants to understand the business of digital assets. What makes this 366-page memoir sing isn’t the riveting prose…

Kevin Durant sidelined for Game 1 of Lakers-Rockets playoff series

Rockets star Kevin Durant was sidelined for Game 1 of the Lakers-Rockets first-round playoff series because of a right knee injury.  Rockets coach Ime Udoka said pregame that Durant suffered the right knee contusion that held him out of Saturday’s matchup in Los Angeles after bumping the knee during Wednesday’s…

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