Category: New York
Hantavirus concerns? 4 other emerging animal-to-human diseases that can be extremely deadly
Hantavirus isn’t the only zoonotic disease — in fact, the World Health Organization reports that roughly 60% of emerging infectious diseases are zoonoses. https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/health/hantavirus-concerns-4-other-deadly-animal-to-human-diseases/
Team Mamdani cheers hip-hop high school despite aborting AI-focused high school plans — what a sick joke
Which school is more likely to put students on a solid career path? https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/opinion/mamdani-cheers-hip-hop-high-school-despite-aborting-ai-focused-plans/
As furious redistricting battles continue, we reveal Republican plan to add 14 seats following last week’s Supreme Court ruling
The redistricting craze has both major parties scrambling to gain an edge on the midterm House elections. https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/us-news/redistricting-after-scotus-decision-could-give-gop-edge-in-midterms/
Tesla recalls more than 218K vehicles over rearview image issue that poses crash risk
A total of 218,868 Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X vehicles are affected by the recall. https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/business/tesla-recalls-more-than-218k-vehicles-over-rearview-image-issue-that-poses-crash-risk/
Oregon burglary suspect nabbed after crashing SUV during police chase
A burglary suspect was taken into custody and is now facing a slew of charges after crashing his SUV during a police pursuit in Oregon, according…
Bitcoin taxes: What you actually owe the IRS when you sell
Learn how selling or using Bitcoin impacts your IRS tax bill and discover tips for record keeping to minimize what you owe. https://nypost.com/business/crypto-bitcoin-taxes-guide/
Deadly hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius cruise ship could have this lasting impact on industry: expert
The deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the stranded MV Hondius could reshape the way cruise lines screen passengers before boarding, an expert told The Post. https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/world-news/deadly-hantavirus-outbreak-on-mv-hondius-cruise-ship-could-have-this-lasting-impact-on-industry-expert/
American tourist plunges to her death from 29th floor of Hong Kong hotel
An American tourist has died after plunging from the 29th floor of a Hong Kong boutique hotel – and seven people on the ground were…
Trump administration can keep 2020 election ballots seized from Georgia, judge rules
Atlanta-based US District Judge J.P. Boulee rejected Fulton County’s request for the return of original copies of the seized material. https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/us-news/trump-administration-can-keep-2020-election-ballots-seized-from-georgia-judge-rules/
Dem representative admits to working with Mexico to sneak oil into Cuba, despite blockade
Jayapal said the event was part of a broader briefing on the humanitarian situation in Cuba following her recent visit. https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/us-news/dem-rep-pramila-jayapal-admits-to-working-with-mexico-to-sneak-oil-into-cuba/