AOC lays groundwork for White House bid while insisting she’s not focused on presidency

WASHINGTON — Progressive darling Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been criss-crossing the country on a national tour, huddling with Dem powerbrokers and taking other steps that many seeking the presidency pursue — all while insisting she isn’t focused on the White House. During the 2026 midterm primary season, Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has worked to boost lefty candidates in the Democratic Party, building critical connections that could come in handy next year as a 2028 decision looms. “They assume that my ambition is positional,” she told famed Obama strategist David Axelrod earlier this month, ducking a question about whether she will seek the…

Raaw Energy issues recall on dozens of products over listeria fears

A popular raw dog food brand is expanding a recall of dozens of products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially deadly bacteria that can sicken both pets and humans, federal officials warned Friday. Raaw Energy’s recall impacts frozen dog food products manufactured between July 17,…

Fast-moving Ebola epidemic is likely to get worse: WHO

The head of the World Health Organization said on Monday that the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda was outpacing response efforts, giving the latest number of suspected deaths as 220. Addressing an online meeting of the African Union about the outbreak, WHO Director-General Tedros…

Gael Monfils vs. Hugo Gaston prediction: French Open picks, best bets, odds

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. One of tennis’s greatest entertainers could be making his final appearance at the French Open on Monday afternoon. The effervescent Gael Monfils has announced…

Ilhan Omar brushes off proposal that could see her banned from Congress

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., appeared unbothered when asked about the newly proposed GOP resolution barring anyone foreign-born from serving in Congress. “Good luck to her,” Omar told Fox News Digital when asked her opinion on the potential legislation.  Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., announced Wednesday that she is proposing a constitutional amendment…

Bizarre patterns on Venus have scientists puzzled

Bizarre Venus surface formations (or coronae) are likely key to understanding our twin planet’s heretofore inscrutable interior. Using NASA Magellan spacecraft data from decades past, Anna Gulcher, an earth and planetary scientist at Germany’s University of Freiburg, have created innovative new 3D models of the largest coronae to better understand…

Can people catch infections from plants?

It’s a plotline that has haunted science fiction for decades: Humans become infected by plant pathogens, causing illness, death or a zombie-like state. But is there any truth to this idea? Can plant germs really cross over to people?The short, disturbing answer is yes, experts told Live Science, but it’s…

Mets reliever Luke Weaver has ‘fond memories’ of Yankees tenure

In his last experience facing the Yankees’ best hitter in a major league game, Luke Weaver was schooled on proper etiquette.  Then pitching for the Reds in 2023, Weaver caught flak from Aaron Judge for not acknowledging him with a head nod when Judge came to bat for the Yankees. …

UCLA softball rallies for wild win over Cal Baptist in NCAA Tournament opener

Their postseason fate unexpectedly teetering as they gathered along the third-base line, down to their final three outs in their NCAA Tournament opener, the UCLA softball players delivered a message. “They were all telling me, ‘We will win — we’re going to win this game,’ ” coach Kelly Inouye-Perez said.…

Dodgers hit three home runs, hold Angels to two hits in rout

Andy Pages got a sunflower seed shower. Then, he delivered another one himself. In a 6-0 win over the Angels on Friday night, the Dodgers’ third-straight victory was keyed by two big swings. Pages had the first, ambushing a 3-0 fastball from Angels starter Jack Kochanowicz for a three-run homer…

Rep. Steve Cohen won’t seek re-election after Tennessee redistricting

Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) announced Friday he will not seek another term in Congress after the Volunteer State’s legislature redrew his Memphis-area district. Cohen, the lone Democrat in Tennessee’s 11-member House and Senate delegation, has represented the state’s majority-black 9th Congressional District since 2007. The new map, signed into law…

Spurs beat Timberwolves to advance to Wester Conference finals vs. Thunder

MINNEAPOLIS — Stephon Castle had 32 points and 11 rebounds to highlight another dominant performance from the San Antonio backcourt, and Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs raced past the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109 on Friday night to win the series in six games. De’Aaron Fox added 21 points and nine assists…

Warren Buffett, Stephen Curry charity lunch auction fetches M from mystery bidder

A bidder agreed to pay $9,000,100 at auction to dine with billionaire investor Warren Buffett and basketball superstar Stephen Curry in a charity fundraiser. The winning bid came in a weeklong auction on eBay that ended on Thursday, according to eBay’s website. The winner’s identity could not immediately be determined. Buffett, Curry and his…

NFL responds to Trump’s scathing ‘price gouging’ criticism of streaming games

The NFL is swatting away President Donald Trump’s criticism of its evolving business model. The league pushed back Friday against criticism over its growing dependence on streaming platforms, responding to comments from Trump and ongoing scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Justice. “We love our model,” NFL executive vice president…

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