There are few things stranger than reading a highly anticipated new book — in this case, Tracy Daugherty’s biography “Cormac McCarthy: A Legacy Revisited” (St. Martin’s Press, Oct. 6) — only to find yourself cited in it. My admittedly slight contribution to the afterlife of McCarthy was to have written an article in 2024 that … Read more
A Catholic revival is taking hold at exclusive Stanford University as a growing share of Gen Z students embrace the the 2,000-year-old faith. The campus best known for churning out high-achieving tech execs has seen a three-fold increase in Catholic converts — with 46 adults entering the church at Easter this year, up from 14 the … Read more
We live in a time of dizzying change. Our society is polarized by warring political and cultural beliefs. Violence stalks our streets and even our schools. It feels like we are at the edge of a precipice. But we have been there before. One hundred and seventy years ago, San Francisco, the epicenter of today’s … Read more
A wide-eyed racoon with open paws convinced a Pennsylvania resident to share a snack with the cute critter, and when a curious deer wandered over hoping for a bite of its own, an unforgettable caught-on-camera viral snack standoff unfolded. The raccoon scratched at Jenny Macbeth’s back door like a child in need. Its plea was … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I moved 2,000 miles to be near my daughter and her family. One of my granddaughters, “Libby,” was diagnosed with a medical condition and has put on some weight. I was at my daughter’s and was going to mention my concern for my granddaughter’s weight. Before I could finish, my son-in-law came in, … Read more
A team investigating a boat-shaped formation in eastern Turkey says new evidence is strengthening its case that the site could hold the remains of Noah’s Ark. “In archaeology, you deal with probabilities, and we’re inching towards where we believe we will have confirmation this winter after our soil analysis is done with Sivas University, who’s … Read more
Instead of foreplay, Gen Z has wordplay. A Zoomer’s quest for romance is tangled up in sky-high expectations, wallet-busting dates, scarce sex and enough ridiculous dating lingo to require its own dictionary, a relationship psychologist told The Post. “But most of it is just something recycled with a new label,” said Dr. Orion Taraban, who … Read more
There is a “Blank Space” in this world-famous dining room. Although countless celebrities have wined and dined at Le Bernardin, there’s one A-lister who hasn’t sampled the French seafood the three Michelin-starred restaurant is known for — Taylor Swift. “No, she never came,” Chef Eric Ripert told The Post. “Maybe if she reads the article, … Read more
Married couples who regularly attend church report having more frequent sex and greater sexual satisfaction than those who attend less often or not at all, according to a new report from the Institute for Family Studies (IFS) in Charlottesville, Virginia. Researchers analyzed findings from multiple datasets, including the 2026 IFS Religion and Family Survey of … Read more
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday will honor weapon systems officer Lt. Col. Gabriel Estrella, one of eight people killed when an $85 million, nuclear-capable B-52 Stratofortress crashed in a huge explosion at California’s Edwards Air Force Base in June. Three B-52s from the base will conduct a flyover during the National Anthem as part of … Read more
OnlyFans star Sophie Rain wants Pete Davidson to put his money where his mouth is. The “Saturday Night Live” alum went viral this week for mocking influencers who “make $40 million a year,” saying they do “nothing” for their money — and Rain, who rakes in around $45 million annually, did not take the jab … Read more
Former adult film star Lindsay Brooke is laying her story bare — and sharing the “fantasy-killing” truth about the porn industry. Brooke, who quit the skin business in 2024, took to Threads with an open invitation to “ask me anything.” And like her past XXX work, Brooke’s answers are shockingly revealing. Lindsay Brooke, who quit … Read more
Sin City is still going through its years-long post-pandemic tourism slump, with cheaper hotel rooms still failing to lure enough visitors back. The number of Las Vegas visitors fell to 3.03 million in August, a 4.3% decline from last year. That’s also 136,700 fewer visitors than in July. Similarly, airport passenger counts fell 9% year … Read more
Chivalry isn’t dead — you just have to filter for it. Match Group’s dating app Upward is leaning into old-school courtship with a new “Chivalry Mode,” aimed at singles who would rather have a man make the first move than waste time wondering why their matches never message. And apparently, there’s an audience. New data … Read more
He got pawsitive results. A 15-year-old Golden Retriever who “abruptly” lost his mobility a few months ago went viral after a daily dose of Pilates helped put some pep back into his step. Weasel, affectionately known as “the Pilates Dog” on his Instagram page @paw.lates, is now a spry senior living his best life, according … Read more
A painting snagged at an estate sale for just $30 sold at auction for a record-breaking $1.35 million. The late famed surrealist Gertrude Abercrombie’s “Alderman Merriam’s Shells,” which was purchased by a fortunate thrifter with an eye for quality art, sold on Thursday at Freeman’s Auctions on the Upper East Side. “Obviously, we are over … Read more
The unofficial champion of spooky season has been revealed. Halloween is just weeks away, and those looking to sport their favorite get-up may want to hurry and scoop up a costume. If you need some help deciding, the self-proclaimed “heavyweight champ” of Halloween has got you covered. Spirit Halloween — the largest Halloween retailer in … Read more
Cracks aren’t wack. The MTA is more than a transit system for New Yorkers — it’s a lifeline that keeps the city going. But with over 8 million residents and riders, things are bound to break. Now, one Brooklyn artist has uncovered a way to turn at least one of the system’s structural flaws into … Read more
DEAR ABBY: All members of my family are white. When my children were smaller, an incident occurred at a family holiday. One relative has a history of making racist comments, so this time we told everyone that if it happened again, we would leave. He did, and we left. My husband raised his voice at … Read more
During a recent walk through Samara Karoo Reserve in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, I learned the recipe for the ultimate safari sundowner — and it wasn’t a G&T. It was golden light, blissful silence, and a wild cheetah lounging 20 feet away like she owned the place. (She did.) Her name is Mbali, and despite … Read more