Dear Abby: My son is dating another needy girl and I don’t like her

Dear Abby: My son is dating another needy girl and I don’t like her

DEAR ABBY: I don’t care for my son’s girlfriend, “Trish,” and he knows it. He seems to date needy women. It may boost his ego, but it doesn’t reflect well on the young lady. Our initial encounter with Trish wasn’t a good one. We found her to be rude and disrespectful. He claims she was … Read more

LA County schools crush the odds in new national rankings with 3 of California’s top 5  ‘bright spots’

LA County schools crush the odds in new national rankings with 3 of California’s top 5  ‘bright spots’

Three Los Angeles County public schools are proving that poverty doesn’t have to dictate academic success. A new national report has identified five California public schools that are dramatically outperforming expectations when it comes to teaching children how to read — and three LA County schools that serve student populations where more than 90% of … Read more

‘The Office’ star opens Honey Baked Ham store in SoCal: ‘Did I stutter?’

‘The Office’ star opens Honey Baked Ham store in SoCal: ‘Did I stutter?’

Did we stutter? “The Office” star Leslie David Baker, best know for his portrayal of the perennially disgruntled and witty Stanley Hudson in the NBC sitcom, has opened a new Honey Baked Ham location in the San Fernando Valley. The Sherman Oaks location — jointly owned and operated by Baker and Tony Vennie, both residents … Read more

Too much screentime for young kids will harm their ability to properly learn later, study reveals

Too much screentime for young kids will harm their ability to properly learn later, study reveals

Step away from the screens, little ones. Regardless of age, too much screen time is detrimental to one’s health. Excessive staring at screens can cause eye strain, dry eyes, headaches, and poor sleep quality, not to mention increased stress and anxiety, according to Michigan State University. And the less-than-ideal effects are even more pronounced for … Read more

The one question you must ask before hiring any HVAC company

The one question you must ask before hiring any HVAC company

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase.New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Hiring an HVAC company can feel overwhelming. Quotes can be expensive, and don’t get … Read more

California town named the least educated city in US — 6 Golden State metros at the bottom of the list

California town named the least educated city in US — 6 Golden State metros at the bottom of the list

California is known for its picturesque scenery, sandy beaches and ideal temperatures, but a new study also suggests the Golden State takes the crown for having the least educated city in the whole country. Visalia in California, famously known as the primary “Gateway to the Sequoias,” is the least educated city in the US, according … Read more

International World Cup tourists vote on the 5 friendliest US cities: ‘Everyone has been absolutely great to us’

International World Cup tourists vote on the 5 friendliest US cities: ‘Everyone has been absolutely great to us’

The World Cup is in full swing, bringing a flock of international tourists to the US, since the soccer tournament is back on American soil, the first time in 32 years. In between matches, while they sightsee in America, foreign soccer fans are quickly learning — and are shocked by — the hospitality here. Some … Read more

California beach enclave loses beloved Denny’s after 60 years of Grand Slams: ‘I’m bummed’

California beach enclave loses beloved Denny’s after 60 years of Grand Slams: ‘I’m bummed’

A beloved Denny’s in San Diego’s Point Loma neighborhood has permanently closed after nearly six decades in business, leaving longtime customers mourning the loss of what many called a community institution. The news came as a surprise to locals who headed to the beloved diner last week at the corner of Rosecrans and Jarvis Street when … Read more

California dominates in new national college ranking — and future students will want to take notes

California dominates in new national college ranking — and future students will want to take notes

California is once again proving it’s one of the country’s top destinations for higher education after four Golden State schools landed in a new national ranking highlighting the best classroom experiences in America. The Princeton Review’s Best Classroom Experience placed four California colleges in its top 20, with two of them cracking the top 10. … Read more

NYC’s first FAO Schwarz in 100 years just opened a secret outpost

NYC’s first FAO Schwarz in 100 years just opened a secret outpost

The renowned Christmas toy store where toys came to life in the Tom Hanks movie “Big” is opening a second location.  For the first time in over a century, the iconic FAO Schwarz is opening a second NYC location. The retailer is setting up shop at the Nordstrom NYC Flagship on West 57th Street, making … Read more

The most luxurious — yet wildly expensive — places to stay in the Hamptons this summer

The most luxurious — yet wildly expensive — places to stay in the Hamptons this summer

Summer is peaking, and the sundrenched affluence of the Hamptons is calling. In the past 75 years, the succession of coastal hamlets and villages on the eastern end of Long Island has transitioned from a charming artists’ enclave to a Riviera for the rich, with high-end accommodations to match. It’s become a who’s who summer … Read more

Southern California’s $4B mega-project swings open in early 2027 — with huge concert venue and food hall

Southern California’s B mega-project swings open in early 2027 — with huge concert venue and food hall

The countdown is on for one of Southern California’s biggest new developments. OCVIBE, the sprawling 100-acre, $4 billion district rising around Anaheim’s Honda Center, has unveiled the first wave of restaurants, public spaces and attractions set to open over the next year — while also revealing an all-star lineup of chefs who will anchor its … Read more

YSL’s new menswear shoe collection horrifies onlookers

YSL’s new menswear shoe collection horrifies onlookers

It is one of the world’s most esteemed fashion events of the annual calendar: Paris Fashion Week. But this year, everyone is talking about one major designer brand’s new launch for all the wrong reasons. Everyone is talking about YSL’s new launch for all the wrong reasons. Getty Images Clear dress shoes from Saint Laurent’s … Read more

Telltale signs someone is a psychopath, according to expert

Telltale signs someone is a psychopath, according to expert

Owing to Hollywood and horrific headlines, the word psychopath conjures images of crime scenes, violent killers, and dead-eyed bros. Anyone familiar with the name Patrick Bateman has an idea of what a psycho might be like. However, a leading expert tells The Post that psychopaths are more likely to be armed with charm, making them … Read more

Chinese AI is now on par with Anthropic in terms of cybersecurity: report

Chinese AI is now on par with Anthropic in terms of cybersecurity: report

Chinese artificial intelligence models have reportedly caught up to top US systems in cybersecurity – a shift that could add pressure on the White House as it works to nail down its domestic AI policy. Security researchers said a new model released this month by China’s Zhipu AI, also known as Z.ai, is on par … Read more

LA Metro crime is down, but riders aren’t convinced — as they reveal safety hacks

LA Metro crime is down, but riders aren’t convinced — as they reveal safety hacks

Of all the knocks on LA Metro, rider safety is the hardest to dismiss. Safety remains the system’s stickiest problem — even as of 2026, the agency says violent crime fell 6.7% in 2025 compared with 2024, reaching its lowest level since 2021. Metro also reported a 33% drop in “crimes against society,” including trespassing, … Read more

Exclusive | Meet the ‘cemetery stalkers’ who’ll pay $200K to be buried next to their celeb idols: ‘Opportunity to spend eternity with them’

Exclusive | Meet the ‘cemetery stalkers’ who’ll pay 0K to be buried next to their celeb idols: ‘Opportunity to spend eternity with them’

They aren’t chasing selfies, they’re chasing forever. For most, a celebrity obsession entails rewatching movies they starred in or repeatedly buying pricey concert tickets to see them live. For Anthony Jabin, 62, it means spending eternity next door to where they’re buried. In 2024, the tech investor took his lifelong fascination with Marilyn Monroe to … Read more

Costco shoppers are craving a hot new bakery item: ‘Give me 30’

Costco shoppers are craving a hot new bakery item: ‘Give me 30’

A new bakery classic is taking over Costco’s around the nation, but they aren’t for everyone. The warehouse giant, famous for its $1.50 hot dog and soda combo, free samples and tons of bulk essentials, may have just dropped the item of the summer. But you’ll need to head to the bakery section. Costco shoppers’ … Read more

French bombshell dubbed ‘the most beautiful girl in the world’ as a kid gets married at 25

French bombshell dubbed ‘the most beautiful girl in the world’ as a kid gets married at 25

She’s the belle of the wedding ball.  Thylane Blondeau, the French bombshell twice crowned the “most beautiful girl in the world,” is taking on a new title today: Wife.  The 25-year-old model married partner Ben Attal, 29, with a town hall ceremony at the Mairie du 16ème arrondissement in Paris on Monday.  Thylane Blondeau, “the most … Read more