Red alert! DSA backing eight candidates in effort to double ranks in NYS government

It’s an Empire State red alert. The Democratic Socialists of America are backing eight candidates in an effort to double their ranks in the state Legislature — with one of the crew an insurgent looking to take down the Harlem political establishment. A crew of new radicals with soft-on-crime stances who back policies such as legalizing prostitution will take on moderate candidates in Tuesday’s primary elections, in an effort to widen the DSA influence in state government. Here are some of the high-profile challengers looking to increase the left-leaning crew’s ranks to 16 next year. DSA candidate Blackburn is running…

Judge rejects Trump admin bid to subpoena Minnesota Dems in immigration inquiry

A Minnesota federal judge quashed an attempt by the Justice Department to subpoena Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and other top state officials, ruling that the Trump administration was trying to harass political rivals rather than conduct a legitimate investigation. Minneapolis US District Judge Patrick Schiltz’s scathing ruling was issued last…

World Cup 2026: Standings, schedule and Round of 32 bracket

The 2026 World Cup is heading toward the Round of 32. Get all the info here from The Post with the standings, schedule and the bracket that will reveal the matchups for the USMNT and more as the field gets weeded down from 48 to 32. There is still one…

USC guard Rodney Rice believes he can an All-American next season

One never knows what they might learn about a new teammate. USC men’s basketball forward Joshua Hughes, a native of Australia, disclosed Monday that he once squared up a kangaroo. Identical twins Adonis and Darius Ratliff aren’t identical in appearance – Adonis has free-flowing hair, Darius wears his in braids.…

What Nets might do with Nos. 6 and 28 picks in 2026 NBA Draft

The Post’s Brian Lewis predicts what the Nets might do with the Nos. 6 and 28 picks in the 2026 NBA Draft: What will Nets do at No. 6? Mikel Brown Jr., Louisville. The price to move into the top four ends up being too steep, so they’ll take the…

9 of the best technology conspiracy theories

From government surveillance programs to microchips in vaccines, technology-centric conspiracy theories have exploded in the digital age, adding to some of the best conspiracy theories already in existence.While most probably seem laughable to the technically literate, some of these theories have spread like wildfire and had significant real-world impacts. And…

What Knicks might do with No. 24 pick in 2026 NBA Draft

The Post’s Stefan Bondy predicts what the Knicks might do at No. 24 in the 2026 NBA Draft: Who will the Knicks take at No. 24? Nobody. The Knicks are candidates to trade this pick for a multitude of reasons. They are watching their spending and a first-round pick is…

Exclusive | Sen. John Fetterman eviscerates Dems defending Graham Platner: ‘Captain D–k Pic on Kik’

WASHINGTON — Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) is eviscerating his fellow Democrats for defending the “mess” of Graham Platner’s candidacy in Maine following mounting allegations of sexual misconduct. “Every Democrat knows P-Hustle has Nazi ink, was Captain D–k-Pic on Kik, abusive towards women and slandered American soldiers online,” Fetterman told The Post…

Royals vs. Twins odds, prediction: MLB picks, best bets for Friday

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. “As a fellow handicapper, instead of throwing shade at you, I am throwing you a lifeline. Your selections in day games have lost 10…

Latvian forward Gunars Grinvalds commits to UCLA men’s basketball

Some help on the wing has arrived for the UCLA men’s basketball team. Gunars Grinvalds, a 6-foot-7 forward from Latvia who has played for Real Madrid of the EuroLeague, on Friday announced his commitment to the Bruins on Instagram. Combining good size with an excellent shooting stroke and playmaking abilities,…

Coming El Niño could be the strongest ever recorded, new forecast predicts

This year’s brewing El Niño could become the strongest ever recorded, a new forecast warns.New predictions by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) suggest sea surface temperatures in a key region of the central equatorial Pacific Ocean will climb 5.4 degrees Fahrenheit (3 degrees Celsius) above average by…

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