Nearly half of Americans are lacking fun in their lives: survey

Nearly half of Americans are lacking fun in their lives: survey

The fun drought is real, and it’s here — a new study has found that one in two Americans is massively lacking in the amount of fun in their lives. The state-by-state poll of 5,000 U.S. adults found 48% of the nation feels like their overall life is currently lacking in fun. And 12% can’t … Read more

Exercising construction worker steals show during college baseball game broadcast

Exercising construction worker steals show during college baseball game broadcast

An exercising construction worker abs-olutely stole the show during a college baseball game on Monday. Toward the end of the Cal Baptist vs. UCSB tilt at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium in Santa Barbara, cameras captured a crane operator getting in a quick workout at the top of his heavy duty machine. The man – wearing a … Read more

The common foods that are messing with your ability to focus — even if the rest of your diet is healthy

The common foods that are messing with your ability to focus — even if the rest of your diet is healthy

Here’s something to chew on. Brains require nutrients from a variety of foods like fruits, vegetables, fatty fish, whole grains, nuts and seeds to function properly. Even if you’re consuming these foods regularly, occasionally enjoying a cheat-day treat can still take a toll on the brain. Even if you’re eating a balanced diet, studies show … Read more

Americans are spending their higher tax refunds on the basics versus luxury items: survey

Americans are spending their higher tax refunds on the basics versus luxury items: survey

According to a new study, tax refunds are continuing to increase year-on-year — but half said they’ve had to spend it all on necessities just to get by. The poll of 2,000 U.S. taxpayers who have received their tax refund this year found the average person got $2,825 back, a healthy increase from $2,300 from … Read more

Spain reports new hantavirus case in passenger evacuated from MV Hondius cruise ship

Spain reports new hantavirus case in passenger evacuated from MV Hondius cruise ship

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A Spanish passenger evacuated from the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus, Spain’s health ministry announced Tuesday, as the World Health Organization said it has now confirmed nine cases. Three people on the cruise died. The passenger with the new confirmed case of hantavirus … Read more

Terrifying way single mom’s small business was targeted in extortion scam: ‘It happened so fast’

Terrifying way single mom’s small business was targeted in extortion scam: ‘It happened so fast’

A single mom has revealed the shocking way scammers threatened to destroy her small business unless she paid up. Gina Tsigaris, owner of Sydney-based removalist company Move it with Gina, said her 11-year reputation was suddenly thrown into jeopardy when her online profile was targeted in an elaborate extortion scam. “It happened so fast. Over … Read more

If America wants to increase birth rates, we need to mandate national paid maternity leave

If America wants to increase birth rates, we need to mandate national paid maternity leave

Americans should be rightly alarmed that the country’s birth rates have declined to yet another new low — falling by 23% over the last nearly two decades. But they aren’t dropping for political reasons — the drop is as stark in Texas as it is in New York.  They’re dropping, I fervently believe, because America … Read more

4 Californians exposed to Hantavirus being monitored by officials after 3 exposed on MV Hondius

4 Californians exposed to Hantavirus being monitored by officials after 3 exposed on MV Hondius

Four Californians exposed to the deadly Hantavirus outbreak linked to a Dutch cruise ship are being monitored by health officials — including one Bay Area resident who was aboard the vessel before the illness was detected. The California Department of Public Health said on Monday it is coordinating with the CDC and local health officials after … Read more

Golf influencer Paige Spiranac stuns in Mother’s Day post after eventful year

Golf influencer Paige Spiranac stuns in Mother’s Day post after eventful year

Paige Spiranac gave a sneak peek into her Mother’s Day. The golf influencer, who holds millions of followers across various social media platforms, posted a stunning photo with her mom on Mother’s Day this past weekend. “Happy Mother’s Day to the best,” Spiranac wrote in a post on X, where she holds 1.1 million followers. … Read more

STI we nearly eradicated in the ‘90s has surged in recent years — and it’s raising heart attack risk

STI we nearly eradicated in the ‘90s has surged in recent years — and it’s raising heart attack risk

A sexually transmitted infection (STI) that almost disappeared is back — with a vengeance. The medieval STI can silently but significantly increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and dangerous swelling of the aorta, the body’s largest blood vessel, a large new study found. Once nearly eradicated in the 1990s thanks to safer sexual practices, … Read more

How much are the cheapest last-minute Ringo Starr concert tickets?

How much are the cheapest last-minute Ringo Starr concert tickets?

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. The “Long and Winding Road” isn’t over yet. Sixty-two years after making their earth-shattering “Ed Sullivan Show” appearance, Ringo … Read more

Popular makeup brand co-founder renounces fortune from $3B business to become Catholic priest

Popular makeup brand co-founder renounces fortune from B business to become Catholic priest

He’s God a new gig.  Scott-Vincent Borba, the co-founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics has ditched the multimillion-dollar high life of hobnobbing with the hot likes of Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian to pursue priesthood.  Donating his entire fortune — including cash, cars and a cushy California beach house — to charity, the “Father” to-be denounced his lavish lifestyle … Read more

Jelly Roll and ‘gangster bitch’ Bunnie XO’s reputation as good Christians at risk from ‘thugs’ they surround themselves with: sources

Jelly Roll and ‘gangster bitch’ Bunnie XO’s reputation as good Christians at risk from ‘thugs’ they surround themselves with: sources

Country star Jelly Roll and his wife Bunnie XO are very public about how they have turned their lives around, exorcising their demons to become good Christians. But some of the inner circle who surround them are bad news, with several issued restraining orders against them for abusing women and one of the country star’s … Read more

Spirit Airlines’ closure hit small towns the hardest — and one Pennsylvania town is left with zero flights

Spirit Airlines’ closure hit small towns the hardest — and one Pennsylvania town is left with zero flights

After Spirit Airlines shuttered, some small towns were hit particularly hard — leaving at least one airport with an empty flight schedule. The budget airline ceased operations after 34 years on May 2, 2026, and while many travelers were left scrambling to get new flights, one small airport has been left with no commercial service … Read more

Stephen A. Smith has made his Shannon Sharpe intentions clear to ESPN

Stephen A. Smith has made his Shannon Sharpe intentions clear to ESPN

Stephen A. Smith isn’t being shy about his desire for Shannon Sharpe to return to “First Take.” The Pro Football Hall of Famer, who joined the debate show in 2023 upon leaving FS1’s “Undisputed” after friction with Skip Bayless, was let go by ESPN last summer after settling a $50 million lawsuit in which the … Read more

‘Project Hail Mary’ is now streaming — Here’s how to watch at home

‘Project Hail Mary’ is now streaming — Here’s how to watch at home

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 second-highest grossing movie of the year so far is now available to stream from the comfort of your own living room. “Project Hail Mary,” from directors Phil Lord and … Read more

10 travel mistakes that could turn you into ‘patient zero’

10 travel mistakes that could turn you into ‘patient zero’

“Patient zero” isn’t exactly the title you want attached to your travel itinerary. But that’s the grim distinction Dutch ornithologist Leo Schilperoord now holds after authorities identified him as the first case in a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a luxury cruise ship. The 70-year-old birdwatcher and his wife, Mirjam Schilperoord, 69, had toured an Argentinian … Read more

Costco got rid of a menu item customers hated — but they’re not happy about what replaced it either: ‘What the eff?’

Costco got rid of a menu item customers hated — but they’re not happy about what replaced it either: ‘What the eff?’

Costco is reportedly getting rid of one of its most maligned food court items — replacing it with something just as bad, customers say. When Costco discontinued the fan-favorite combo pizza at the food court, it was replaced with a combo calzone, which was met with disappointment from shoppers. Now, the warehouse giant is listening … Read more

Alix Earle stuns in tiny bikini as one of the 2026 SI Swimsuit cover models

Alix Earle stuns in tiny bikini as one of the 2026 SI Swimsuit cover models

From a TikTok star to a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit star. The iconic brand revealed Alix Earle as one of the cover models for the 2026 SI Swim issue on Tuesday, sharing a behind-the-scenes video from the photoshoot, which took place in Botswana in January. The Reale Actives founder looks stunning in a number of different … Read more

New York state is offering free air conditioning units to residents this summer — how to apply

New York state is offering free air conditioning units to residents this summer — how to apply

As New York braces for another sweaty, subway-platform-melting summer, the state is once again handing out free air conditioners to eligible residents — because surviving July without one is basically an Olympic sport. Applications for New York’s Cooling Assistance Benefit opened April 15, offering qualifying households a free air conditioner or fan, plus installation, just … Read more