GOP Rep. Mike Lawler eyes nuclear power plant to tackle NY’s sky-high electricity costs in clear split from Dem rival

The battle for this tossup New York House seat is going nuclear. Republican Hudson Valley Rep. Mike Lawler is pitching a plan to reopen the Indian Point power plant in a bid to reverse New Yorkers’ skyrocketing energy bills. “The fact is, there’s no better-positioned site for energy generation in the Hudson Valley than Indian Point. The transmission lines are already built and sitting there idle,” Lawler told The Post in a recent interview. “That site supplied a quarter of this region’s power before Albany shut it down, and electricity costs have jumped 58 percent since then,” he said. “New…

Cristiano Ronaldo drops retirement bombshell after World Cup heartbreak

Fans better cherish what’s to come because it may just be Cristiano Ronaldo’s swan song. In an exclusive interview with Vogue alongside his wife Georgina Rodríguez about their wedding, the Portuguese soccer star admitted “this is probably my last year of football.” “I want to leave a spectacular legacy,” he…

Beloved drink linked to less body fat and more muscle: study

Go ahead and pour another cup. While some may find extra padding more attractive, too much body fat can be harmful to health, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and more. However, a leaner physique could be one drink away, according to research out of Finland,…

‘There’s a sense that these algorithms are objective and they get to know you’: How social media warps our understanding of healthcare

Social media has upended how people engage with healthcare, as it provides a platform for people to share their experiences, find support groups, and learn more about symptoms and conditions. But it’s also given nefarious actors a platform to promote products, spread misinformation and prey on people’s fears. Meanwhile, algorithms…

Why PPR fantasy football is the worst and it’s time to move on

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. Of all the lightbulb moments Benjamin Franklin had in his lifetime, this idea is sneakily everlasting: Nothing can be said to be certain except…

Rosa Mexicano opening new NYC location in Times Square

Times Square is getting a new Rosa Mexicano restaurant that is slated to open in September. It will be the beloved hotspot’s 10th location and its fourth in the Big Apple — and will include a new taqueria concept within its doors: The Pink Door by Rosa Mexicano. The upcoming launch…

Anthony Fauci’s lawyer responds to Aaron Rodgers: ‘He should stick to football’

Dr. Anthony Fauci’s lawyer is not letting Aaron Rodgers’ COVID-19 rant go unanswered. During Monday’s “The Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers attacked Dr. Fauci for being an “absolute criminal” and “absolute coward.” Rodgers also brought up a conspiracy theory that Fauci’s wife’s sister is Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted child sex trafficker.…

SpaceX shares tank 10% as jaw-dropping AI spending jump spooks investors

SpaceX shares tanked nearly 10% Wednesday after it revealed a massive jump in spending on AI investments – adding to Wall Street jitters over a possible “AI bubble” in the market. In its first earnings report as a public company Tuesday, Elon Musk’s rocket-launch firm said its capital expenditures jumped…

Lions running back Sione Vaki suffers ‘freak’ injury at training camp

Lions running back Sione Vaki was the subject of a freak injury at training camp this week. Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Tuesday that the third-year running back broke his nose and got poked in the eye during Monday’s practice and will miss some time. “We’re hopeful, vision should…

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