As furious redistricting battles continue, we reveal Republican plan to add 14 seats following last week’s Supreme Court ruling

Redistricting across the US has turned into all-out war between the Democrats and the Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections in November. While both parties have enacted plans to redistrict since July 2025, Republicans are potentially poised to flip up to 14 US House seats in their favor following last week’s bombshell Supreme Court decision. The landmark ruling said Louisiana unconstitutionally gerrymandered by race to form a new voting district, setting a new precedent. This has spurred a movement to redraw political districts in several southern states, including Florida, Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama and South Carolina which could result…

Mets win third straight game as bats come alive against Rockies

DENVER — The colder it got Wednesday night, the louder the Mets bats crackled.  By the middle innings, the temperature had dropped to 37 degrees at Coors Field and the Mets were rolling. All that remained was for the bullpen to secure the final outs.  The Mets survived for a…

A.J. Minter gets removed from Mets rehab assignment over hip issue

DENVER — The anticipated return of a key Mets reliever has been placed on hold.  A.J. Minter is dealing with left hip discomfort, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, and has been removed from his minor league rehab assignment. The lefty reliever was completing a rehab at Triple-A Syracuse from lat…

DOJ investigating woke, Soros-backed Virginia DA over ‘sweetheart’ deals given to illegal migrants

The Justice Department has launched an investigation into a radical Northern Virginia prosecutor who allegedly discriminated against US citizens by offering preferential treatment “only to illegal alien” criminal defendants.   The DOJ notified Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano on Wednesday that it is looking into potential civil rights violations related…

How Burger King’s turnaround is taking a bite out of McDonald’s

Beef patties aren’t the only thing sizzling at Burger King — and its booming business is taking a bite out of McDonald’s. The fast food chain owned by Restaurant Brands International reported an eye-popping 5.8% increase in comparable sales at its US eateries – its highest growth in nine quarters…

Knicks claw past Joel Embiid-less 76ers in tense Game 2 victory

It had been a struggle and a slog all game.  The Knicks trailed after the first, second and third quarters. The 76ers were playing more freely without Joel Embiid. Jalen Brunson was having a clunker.  Then the NBA’s best fourth-quarter team emerged.  It’s something that had not been needed for…

Midterm handicapper unveils new House ratings for pivotal 2026 races across the US

The University of Virginia’s Center for Politics shifted 17 House races Wednesday in response to redistricting, primary elections and congressional scandals.  Nine of the organization’s race-ratings changes were made in Florida, where Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new GOP-friendly congressional map into law earlier this week.  On balance, the…

Trump vows answers on 10 ‘missing’ scientists: ‘I hope it’s random’

WASHINGTON — President Trump declared Thursday that his administration will have an answer within the next few days to questions about 10 scientists who have mysteriously died or disappeared over the past three years. Theories about the scientists have spread online, but there is no known evidence of a connection between those deaths and disappearances. “I hope it’s random, but we’re…

Beyond the memes: Understanding the unique roles of gold and Bitcoin

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Inflation panic has a very specific vibe.  On cable news, trustworthy-sounding anchors try to sell you gold coins for your IRA. On YouTube, guys with laser eyes in their…

Your hour by hour guide to getting the best night’s sleep

Eight hours of nightly sleep might seem like an unattainable dream. Experts generally recommend seven to nine hours of slumber for better physical, cognitive and emotional health, but over 35% of US adults don’t consistently log that much time in Snoozeville. Instead of focusing on the time you spend in…

Eagles lineman Jordan Mailata officiates teammate Lane Johnson’s wedding

Jordan Mailata spends most of his days working with his fellow offensive linemen on the field, but the Eagles tackle found himself in a different role recently — wedding officiant.  Mailata helped marry teammate and fellow tackle Lane Johnson and his now-wife, Kelsey Holmer, over the weekend during their outdoor…

Trump slams Eric Swalwell with brutal three-word response

President Trump spoke about the numerous allegations of sexual misconduct leveled at disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell. “He’s a sleazebag. Always has been,” Trump told the Daily Mail. “He’s a long-timer, and he’s a bad guy. I don’t know anything about the charges, but he’s a bad guy.” Trump was…

Oil titans shred Kamala Harris video whining about gas prices

The US Oil & Gas Association has torn Kamala Harris apart after she posted a video expressing concern about high gas prices in North Carolina and across the country. The prominent trade association that represents over 5,000 members pointed out the failed Democratic presidential pick had used jet fuel to…

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