Kids face a ‘reading recession’ as test scores continue to plummet across the US

Kids face a ‘reading recession’ as test scores continue to plummet across the US

MODESTO, Calif. — Before every important test, teacher Nancy Barajas dims the lights, turns on a disco ball and blasts music from her playlist. Her sixth graders dance together as a “pre-celebration” to boost their confidence, then take their exam. Lately, there’s been a lot to celebrate in elementary schools in Modesto, California. Both reading … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Off Campus’ creator explains wild Dean and Allie plot change

Exclusive | ‘Off Campus’ creator explains wild Dean and Allie plot change

It’s a hat trick.  Warning: Spoilers ahead! Do not proceed unless you’ve watched all eight episodes of “Off Campus.”  Prime Video’s hockey romance “Off Campus” throws a curveball for those who know the show’s source material: Dean Di Laurentis (Stephen Kalyn) and Allie Hayes (Mika Abdalla) get their story unexpectedly thrown into Season 1.  Showrunner … Read more

Biohackers claim $189 smart scale rivals full body scan data — even predicts metabolic age

Biohackers claim 9 smart scale rivals full body scan data — even predicts metabolic age

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Health-phanatics finally seem to have found a scale they actually want to step onto. Between InBody scans, DEXA tests, and premium diagnostics from companies like Function Health and Elysium, getting … Read more

Power-ranking the best airlines in North America — though experts doubt the improvements will last

Power-ranking the best airlines in North America — though experts doubt the improvements will last

Passenger satisfaction is soaring — for now. Air travel hasn’t been easy as of late, with all kinds of hassles such as TSA troubles, long lines, flight delays and cancellations, and rising ticket prices and baggage fees due to rising jet fuel costs. Even with all the trouble, overall satisfaction with airlines in North America … Read more

The 10 US states where you’re most likely to die alone revealed — and it’s sad news for New York singles

The 10 US states where you’re most likely to die alone revealed — and it’s sad news for New York singles

NYC singles are in a state of emergency.  The city that never sleeps is at the epicenter of the state that never marries, per devastating new data naming New York the No. 1 locale “where you’re most likely to die single.” R.I.P. to Big Apple amore.  New York ranks No. 1 as the state where singles are … Read more

Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis due to dangerous software glitch

Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis due to dangerous software glitch

Have they lost their Way-mo? Alphabet’s glitch-plagued robo-cab subsidiary has yet another speed bump. Waymo has recalled 3,800 autonomous taxis after identifying a bug that allowed the vehicles to drive into standing water, per a letter on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) website. According to the NHTSA, which is probing the mishap, the software … Read more

Did Whoop get whooped? Google just dropped $99 Fitbit Air — and it runs with Gemini

Did Whoop get whooped? Google just dropped  Fitbit Air — and it runs with Gemini

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Don’t be surprised if you have to do a double-take. The wearable market is flooded with all kinds of health-tracking devices, from rings and watches to smart glasses. A 2022 … Read more

Parenting experts reveal why the ‘cereal for breakfast’ generation is struggling in adulthood

Parenting experts reveal why the ‘cereal for breakfast’ generation is struggling in adulthood

Many highly independent adults may be masking this serious form of trauma, and their children could be paying the price. While “cereal for breakfast” and “latchkey” kids are often celebrated for their self-reliance, as these kids age into adulthood, particularly parenthood, serious issues can surface. When parents are emotionally unavailable, a child’s independence is not … Read more

Prescriptions for controversial drug shot up 250% for cancer patients after Mel Gibson endorsement

Prescriptions for controversial drug shot up 250% for cancer patients after Mel Gibson endorsement

You’ve heard of pseudoscience — but what about celebrity science? New research suggests a bombshell claim from Mel Gibson on influencer Joe Rogan’s popular podcast may have helped fuel a dramatic surge in prescriptions for an unproven cancer treatment. During the January 2025 episode, which racked up more than 60 million views in its first … Read more

Foreigners hilariously reveal the stuff branded ‘American’ to those outside the US: Doritos, Solo cups and more

Foreigners hilariously reveal the stuff branded ‘American’ to those outside the US: Doritos, Solo cups and more

This redefines what it means to be “American.” Do people in other countries have “US finger traps” and “Little America”? Residents of other nations are blowing United States residents’ minds after revealing what gets labeled “American” back home, much of which isn’t even popular in the Home Of The Brave. The discussion was sparked after … Read more

Noah Syndergaard calls out Alex Cooper for ‘cheap shot’ after messy breakup

Noah Syndergaard calls out Alex Cooper for ‘cheap shot’ after messy breakup

Former MLB pitcher Noah Syndergaard said it was comical that his ex, podcaster Alex Cooper, took a “cheap shot” at him in the public eye after their 2017 breakup. During a Tuesday appearance on OutKick’s “Tomi Lahren is Fearless,” Syndergaard was asked about Cooper and a remark she made about him — saying he “Can’t … Read more

Exclusive | ‘AI babies’ are being conceived in ‘previously impossible’ ways — all about the new IVF tech

Exclusive | ‘AI babies’ are being conceived in ‘previously impossible’ ways — all about the new IVF tech

“We wouldn’t have been able to even have a baby together if it wasn’t for AI,” one dad-to-be told The Post. “So we’re very grateful.” Source link #Exclusive #babies #conceived #previously #impossible #ways #IVF #tech

Simple blood test may predict dementia risk before symptoms even appear

Simple blood test may predict dementia risk before symptoms even appear

Age is the greatest known risk factor for dementia — though it seems to go beyond the number of candles on the birthday cake. New research out of the UK reports that biological age, the age of our organs, tissues and cells, plays a major role in dementia risk. “Our findings suggest that biological aging … Read more

Dear Abby: My teenage granddaughter is being encouraged to ‘chug’ beer with her stepdad

Dear Abby: My teenage granddaughter is being encouraged to ‘chug’ beer with her stepdad

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have recently found out that our 14-year-old granddaughter, a freshman in high school, is being encouraged to drink, or more accurately, “chug,” beer out of cans with her stepdad at parties and social gatherings he has been having at their house. Our son, the girl’s biological father, is very … Read more

Move over Erewhon, there’s a new bougie grocery store in LA — and the smoothies are cheaper

Move over Erewhon, there’s a new bougie grocery store in LA — and the smoothies are cheaper

Forget $20 and change celebrity smoothies — LA’s newest luxury grocer is trying to prove wellness culture doesn’t have to cost quite that much. Laurel Supply opened last week in West Hollywood, instantly triggering comparisons to Erewhon thanks to its sleek interiors, influencer-friendly aesthetic, highly curated pantry items and prepared foods. Unlike its infamous rival, … Read more

What is Kratom? The drug Brandon Clarke was arrested for possessing

What is Kratom? The drug Brandon Clarke was arrested for possessing

Just weeks prior to his death, Brandon Clarke was arrested for possession of kratom. The NBA player allegedly had nearly half a pound of it. But what exactly is it? According to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who’s launching a federal crackdown on 7-OH — the synthetic byproduct of the kratom … Read more

How to watch ‘U.S. Against the World’ docuseries ahead of 2026 World Cup

How to watch ‘U.S. Against the World’ docuseries ahead of 2026 World Cup

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The United States Men’s National Team kicks off their 2026 FIFA World Cup run in exactly one month, but before the tournament begins, HBO is giving viewers an inside look … Read more

PCOS just got a much more accurate name — why it’s great news for women

PCOS just got a much more accurate name — why it’s great news for women

The cycle of mischaracterization is finally being broken. Around 170 million women worldwide struggle with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal and metabolic disorder that causes infertility, acne, excessive hair growth, obesity and irregular periods. Now, the condition is undergoing a much-needed name change to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), a term that medical experts … Read more

Exclusive | I saw The Head and the Heart in Brooklyn. Here’s why they’re better live

Exclusive | I saw The Head and the Heart in Brooklyn. Here’s why they’re better live

SeatGeek is the official music concert Ticketing Partner of the New York Post. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Seventeen years into their storied career, The Head and the Heart are still doing what they do best: bringing … Read more