Argentina vs. Austria prediction: World Cup picks, best bets Monday

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. Three goals for Argentina. Three goals for Lionel Messi. The generational superstar made history in more ways than one: he became the first male player to play in six World Cups and tied the tournament’s all-time goalscoring record. La Selección’s success is heavily contingent on Messi’s ability to create chances by finding space between the lines. But even aside from Messi’s brilliance, Argentina won by delivering an all-around disciplined performance that kept Algeria from…

Will Ozempic get banned from the Olympics and World Cup?

They’re sweeping the country — and raising questions in the locker room. At least one in eight American adults say they’ve used a GLP-1 drug such as Ozempic or Wegovy to lose weight or manage a chronic health condition, a stunning rise in just a few years. And while top…

James Webb telescope detects ‘galaxy-killing wind’ near the dawn of time

When galaxies collide, it’s less like a train wreck and more like a marriage: Two separate entities merge into a single massive celestial structure. But relationships are hard, whether you’re a human or a galaxy — and ,this process may also “kill” the merging galaxies by unleashing star-quenching winds.This mechanism…

Francisco Lindor’s possible next step towards Mets return emerges

PHILADELPHIA — Francisco Lindor’s next stop could be Citi Field but perhaps not to rejoin the Mets roster just yet. After the shortstop played in a rehab game for Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, manager Carlos Mendoza indicated there is a possibility Lindor will play in a simulated game before the…

Dad jokes may be good for your brain in one surprising way, experts say

“My neighbor tiled my roof for free. He said it was on the house.” While that dad joke might elicit a heavy sigh from family members, experts say a silly pun can alter internal body chemistry and lower stress, potentially providing real health benefits. Dad jokes are uniquely distinguished by their structure,…

Media, tech and advertising elite return to Cannes Lions Festival

The media, tech and advertising elite are steering their mega-yachts toward the French seaside town of Cannes, where the industry’s biggest names are set to wine, dine and hammer out deals worth millions.  The rosé and champagne-fueled week-long event, known as the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, is back…

Beloved pizza chain turns America’s 250th birthday into summer-long celebration

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is turning America’s 250th birthday into a summer-long celebration. The Davenport, Iowa-based restaurant chain — which has three company-owned restaurants, 35 domestic franchised locations and nine international locations in Egypt — is rolling out patriotic menu items, family block parties and sweepstakes tied to the nation’s semiquincentennial. Tom…

Fleeing for their futures, a California exodus unleashes a Florida ‘gold rush’

California’s self-inflicted economic wounds have reached a fever pitch in 2026.  Strapped with record-high gas prices, a staggering $31 billion transit deficit and a radical billionaire wealth tax heading to the ballot this November, the Golden State is witnessing an unprecedented mass migration. It is no longer just a working-class flight;…

Olive Garden is giving away free grub — if you know this secret

As if infinite breadsticks weren’t enough, Olive Garden is offering free dessert for customers in the know. The home of the “never ending pasta bowl” is encouraging customers to sign up for its loyalty program, called eClub, to get a free dessert on their birthday. As Homelander would say, “Yummers!”…

2026 Belmont Stakes odds: Renegade favored over Golden Tempo at Saratoga

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. Golden Tempo may have defeated Renegade at the Kentucky Derby last month, but it’s the latter that has been installed as the betting favorite…

Urgent warning as deadly West Nile virus is discovered in California

A dangerous mosquito-borne virus has surfaced in California, prompting officials to intensify surveillance and urging residents to protect themselves from potentially infected mosquitoes. The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District announced that a mosquito sample collected in the North Shore community tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the…

Florida sues OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman alleging ChatGPT causes ‘great danger’

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging the AI giant’s tools stoke violence and self-harm by putting profit over safety. The civil suit filed Monday claims OpenAI’s tools, which include the hit ChatGPT chatbot, cause “great danger of addiction, cognitive decline, suicide, violence, and…

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