A stomach-churning parasite that causes explosive, watery diarrhea has sickened over 140 people across multiple states — with the highest number of cases in New York. According to the CDC, 145 people ranging in age from 5 to 86 years and from 20 states contracted the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis between May and June 16, with 20 hospitalized. Fortunately, there have not yet been any deaths. Since none of the patients had traveled recently, officials believe the cause is food — although they’re unsure of the exact source. The cyclospora parasite causes cyclosporiasis, a type of food poisoning that leads to diarrhea, severe…

Two lumps of potato discovered in a roughly 500-year-old Inca storage room in Peru are a rare find: freeze-dried potatoes predating the Spanish invasion, a new study finds.These freeze-dried potatoes, known as chuño, were once a backbone of the Inca Empire’s food supply and a product so fragile that they almost never turn up at archaeological sites.The new discovery, made along Peru’s arid south coast, is only the second time chuño has been recovered from an Inca site, researchers reported in the new study. It is concrete evidence that the empire directed one of its most important food sources hundreds…

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins ripped Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s progressive agenda on Tuesday, warning that New York’s leaders are “beginning to speak the language of control rather than of freedom.” President Trump’s Wall Street cop did not name the democratic socialist mayor in his keynote address, but left little doubt about his target as he framed the city’s direction as a betrayal of the principles that built American capitalism as the country prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday this weekend. “Just step outside, where leaders entrusted to govern this great city that built American commerce are beginning to…

Iran has not received any of the $6 billion in frozen assets the US pledged to dole out in exchange for progress made implementing the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, Qatar confirmed Tuesday. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis While Iran has argued the funds should be delivered in a lump sum, the US intends to make small, incremental payouts — directly to vendors — as Iran progresses in key negotiation areas such as opening the Strait of Hormuz and making nuclear concessions. “So far, no funds have been transferred,”…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It’s been nearly four decades since a Democrat won a U.S. Senate election in reliably red Texas.But a new poll suggests that Democrats have a good shot this year of breaking their long losing streak.Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico and Republican nominee Ken Paxton, the longtime state attorney general, are tied at 47% support among likely voters in Texas, according to a New York Times/Siena survey released on Tuesday.Paxton, who defeated longtime GOP incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in last month’s Republican nomination runoff election just days after landing the backing of President…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Deputies uncovered the remains of more than 100 dogs, many of them with gunshot wounds during a search of an animal rescue under investigation for alleged abuse and fraud.While executing a search warrant, deputies with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office made the gruesome discovery at Miranda’s Rescue in Fortuna, California on Thursday.In what Sheriff William Honsal dubbed as a “horrific scene,” investigators uncovered 117 “canine remains,” skulls, “hundreds of bones, and six loose microchips” at various dig sites on the property, according to a release. Deputies in California discovered the remains of…

Americans will eat meals in their car three times a week – despite the risk of stained seats and greasy steering wheels. A poll of 2,000 adults found Georgians eat the highest percentage of drive-through dinners, gridlock-lunches, and bumper-to-bumper breakfasts. New Yorkers came in second place for the most popular ‘drive and bite’ states, followed by Florida, North Carolina, and California. Hectic schedules (38%) are pushing more mealtimes behind the wheel than around the table, while 35% admit convenience often trumps connection when hunger hits during busy days. Fast food (41%) is what’s most likely to be eaten while on…

Yellowstone‘s spinoff Dutton Ranch has just gotten started but has there already been talks about when it will end? Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser weighed in on the plan for the hit Paramount+ series, telling The Hollywood Reporter earlier this month that they were both interested in returning for multiple seasons. “If the writing is good. You never want to hold on too tightly in this profession, right?” Reilly, 48, said. “So honestly, we’re very grateful to be here and if we get a chance to keep making something we’re proud of, then we’re here. If not, we’re both working…

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. One of the World Cup favorites, France, begins knockout stage play in a Round of 32 showdown against Sweden on Tuesday in New Jersey.  Didier Deschamps’s group opened at +500 to win it all, as co-favorites with Spain.  Les Bleus looked every bit of a world-class contender during the group stage, finishing Group I with a maximum of nine points by decisively defeating Senegal, Iraq, and Norway. In each win, France notched three or more…

Time for a gut check. Cases of colorectal cancer are on the rise, surpassing breast and brain cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths among adults under 50. But earlier diagnoses could soon be possible thanks to a recent discovery — in which scientists also confirmed that a single diet choice makes a major difference in your risk. It’s long been suspected that our gut microbiomes are closely linked to colorectal cancer. Now, a study published in Cell Host & Microbe has identified a strong microbial signature associated with colorectal cancer — one that appears to be consistent across…