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The kings of the elementary school chess world now wear backpacks from Brooklyn. A team of six public school students from PS 130, The Parkside School in Windsor Terrace, pulled off a brainy upset for the ages this month — taking home first place at the 2026 US Chess National Elementary K-6 Championship after toppling … Read more
It’s no secret that Sarah Grossi wants wings. The Big Apple transplant, a 22-year-old native of Massachusetts, flew the coop from New England to New York with a singular goal — to slay amongst the Angels in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. “It’s one of my biggest dreams,” Grossi, a 2026 NYU grad, exclusively told … Read more
Steroid use is down among teenagers, but experts warn that young people are replacing it with a potentially dangerous booster. Researchers from the University of Michigan found that while anabolic steroid use among teens has significantly decreased over the past two decades, creatine use is surging. “I did this study given the rise in social … Read more
He may as well have been in the batter’s box. Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt earned some scorn from A’s announcer Dallas Braden after the ex-pitcher claimed the second baseman made an “egregious” mistake in standing too close to the plate while waiting in the batter’s box in the ninth inning of the Cardinals’ 5-4 road … Read more
Ticked-off Target customers claim its new carts totally miss the bullseye. Fire and brimstone are befalling the big-box store yet again as incensed shoppers say its 50,000 newfangled carts are “pieces of garbage” that are “falling apart.” Sounds like hell on wheels. Target is catching flak over its new fleet of shopping carts, which critics … Read more
An inconsistent cup of coffee can make or break your day — but new research is shedding light on just how the industry can dial up the production process for a more reliable flavor. University of Oregon researchers repurposed a tool called a potentiostat, typically used to test batteries, to send an electrical current through coffee. Through … Read more
Haley Kalil let loose at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2026 party in New York City on Thursday night. The scientist-turned-content creator, who’s featured in the iconic brand’s May issue, shared some behind the scenes videos of the star-studded bash to her Instagram Story for her nearly 10 million followers. Haley hit the dance floor with … Read more
There haven’t been a lot of reasons for the Dodgers to be smiling over the past month. After surging out of the gates to a 15-5 record and the best record in baseball, Los Angeles looked like the two-time defending champs who were better than ever. But everything changed over the last four weeks. Dodgers … Read more
Steve Kerr once spent an entire year secretly paying homage to Taylor Swift. The Warriors coach revealed to ESPN’s Wright Thompson during a recent interview that it all happened in 2023, when he was looking “to entertain himself in his press conferences.” Steve Kerr revealed to ESPN that he spent a year sneaking Taylor Swift … Read more
Andy Reid will be hobnobbing with some A-listers in July. The Kansas City Chiefs head coach revealed Thursday he will attend Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s wedding — though he outlined his plans in a careful, cheeky fashion. During an interview with 96.5 The Fan, Reid was asked if he had received an invite to … Read more
By Thursday evening, the line outside the Times Square Swatch store resembled a small roadside encampment. Not an unusual sight for anyone in the resale game, looking to make a hefty profit in the aftermarket off a coveted release. Nearly half the block between Seventh and Eighth avenues was scattered with foldable camping chairs resting … Read more
Alix Anfang, an Upper West Side mom, created an AI app to manage school emails. Anfang developed DailyNest after missing her 7-year-old son’s early school dismissal. Users like Becky Katz Davis praise DailyNest for organizing overwhelming school communications. She’s a Claude mom. An Upper West Side mom-of-two has turned to AI to keep track of … Read more
From cankerous to cancerous. Rachel Passarella, a young nurse and mother, initially thought the red spot on her tongue was the physical toll of a bad breakup — but the reality proved far more devastating. “I told myself it was probably a canker sore brought on by the heartbreak and tension. I rinsed with salt … Read more
Victims of fraud may soon be seeing green. Fidelity Investments, the financial services firm, has agreed to pay a $2.5 million class-action settlement in response to claims it failed to prevent a 2024 data breach that compromised sensitive consumer information. The hefty payout follows allegations that the company, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, failed to adhere … Read more
One fish, two fish, red fish — Mr. Snuffleupagus fish? A new species of ghost pipefish resembling the beloved star “Sesame Street” character — now officially named Solenostomus snuffleupagus — has recently been discovered by research scientists, with the show creators supporting the fish’s matching moniker. The fish, whose identifying characteristics include a lengthy snout … Read more
An Australian bridesmaid has accidentally gone viral after a risky dance move left her with a “wild” wardrobe malfunction mid-routine. Georgie Ball, a 28-year-old physiotherapist from Newcastle, was celebrating her best friend Ellie’s wedding in Mudgee when the reception entrance took a cheeky turn. In a video that now has more than 8.4 million views, … Read more
The owner of the world’s oldest sweet shop says classic sweets from the 1820s are still their best sellers after 199 years in business – including pear drops, bonbons, and humbugs. The Oldest Sweet Shop was founded in Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, in 1827 and has since survived two world wars and a global pandemic. … Read more
Fresh off his Rookie of the Year award, Dallas Mavericks Cooper Flagg made things Instagram official with girlfriend, Duke women’s basketball center Ari Roberson, on Thursday. Flagg, who led Duke to the Final Four last March before Dallas took him first overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, shared a snapshot of the pair kissing while in … Read more
What began as a daring scuba adventure in the Maldives ended in horror this week after five Italian tourists never resurfaced from a deep-water cave expedition. Officials are scrambling to determine what went wrong during the 160-foot dive, as theories swirl over whether powerful currents, rough weather, panic or even the terrifying effects of oxygen … Read more
It’s a deal. Move over, “Heated Rivalry” and “Bridgerton,” the latest TV romance sensation is here: “Off Campus.” Based on a bestselling book series, the Prime Video show follows Hannah (Ella Bright), a music student at the fictional Briar University, as she makes a deal to “fake date” campus hockey star Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli), … Read more