US asks Russia to ‘quickly and openly’ address plague worker’s death as outbreak fears grow

WASHINGTON — The US government is asking Russia to “quickly and openly” divulge information about a suspected pneumonic plague outbreak in Siberia as global panic mounts. “Many details have not been confirmed. We encourage Russian authorities to share accurate information quickly and openly,” a State Department spokesman told The Post. “We are aware of reports of a fatal case of suspected pneumonic plague in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia. We are monitoring the situation closely with the CDC and our other interagency partners.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the death of Russian plague institute worker Daria Shipilova, 28, “cause for focus” but…

Why Giants didn’t use the ‘J.J. McCarthy package’ after manipulating roster

The “J.J. McCarthy Package” existed but was never used. The Giants manipulated their special teams Sunday so they could have three quarterbacks — starter Jameis Winston, backup Jake Haener elevated from the practice squad and the newly acquired McCarthy — active on their 46-man game-day roster. By activating McCarthy instead…

Max Muncy’s wife shares perfectly timed tribute against Braves

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ mostly stagnant offense received a surge of life when Max Muncy hit a home run with two outs in ninth inning during Sunday’s NLDS game against the Atlanta Braves. Unfortunately, the solo shot wasn’t enough to bring Los Angeles back. Josue De Paula popped out one…

Way too early NBA power rankings for 2026-27: Can the Knicks repeat?

The NBA offseason is close to complete. Free agency, minus LeBron James’ next destination, is almost over. The draft has come and gone. A number of elite players, from Giannis Antetokounmpo to Jaylen Brown, have changed teams. With that said, The Post’s Zach Braziller breaks down the league’s landscape, ranking…

Geriatrician reveals the habit the healthiest people over 80 always avoid

What doesn’t kill you just might make you age better. A geriatrician has revealed the one lifelong habit she says her older patients seem to share —  and it’s not a special diet or expensive supplement. According to Dr. Stephanie Rogers, they all sidestep a particularly cozy condition. “The healthiest…

New 3D silicon chip stacks circuits on top of each other to boost computing power

The massive hardware demands of artificial intelligence (AI) applications are stretching the physical and structural limitations of semiconductors. But researchers have engineered a three-dimensional silicon chip that they propose as the solution.In a new study published May 27 in the journal Nature, scientists found a way to cram more computing…

Mediterranean diet could boost mental health among older adults, study finds

Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish and olive oil may help keep the mind strong even into old age, according to new research. Older adults in England who followed a Mediterranean diet — which is primarily composed of the above foods — during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic reported higher…

Arizona Congressional Dem hopeful caught following OnlyFans, witchcraft accounts

WASHINGTON — The official campaign Instagram account of Arizona Democratic congressional hopeful JoAnna Mendoza bizarrely followed multiple OnlyFans models, witchcraft accounts, and sexually explicit content producers. Mendoza at one point followed a dozen accounts that frequently share sexually explicit content, including a transgender socialist who is known for sharing images…

Uber launches .8 billion takeover bid for Delivery Hero

Uber on Thursday launched a public takeover offer for Delivery Hero that ​values the German food delivery company at around $14.8 ‌billion, as part of the US ride-hailing firm’s efforts to widen its food delivery network abroad. Uber, which has made the acquisition ​conditional on a minimum acceptance threshold of 50% plus…

Is lettuce still safe to eat amid Taco Bell illness probe? Doctors answer

A Cyclospora parasite outbreak has put lettuce in the spotlight as investigators examine a possible link to Taco Bell, raising concerns among consumers about whether it’s still safe to eat fresh greens. While investigators have not identified a specific product or supplier as the source of the outbreak, interviews with sick patients…

Sam Kerr starts second tenure with Gotham FC on winning note

The last time Sam Kerr donned a Gotham jersey, it was known as Sky Blue FC, and its home games were played at Yurcak Field on the Rutgers campus. On Wednesday night, Kerr made her second Gotham debut Wednesday, this time at Citi Field in the Queens Classic against the…

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