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Chaotic subway construction forces Manhattan-bound commuters into yet another summer of hell: ‘Hour-long odysseys’

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Chaotic subway construction forces Manhattan-bound commuters into yet another summer of hell: ‘Hour-long odysseys’

Welcome to the newest MTA magic trick: traveling to Manhattan by first heading farther away from it. It wouldn’t be NYC without some major, rather frustrating, subway issues. More recently, frustrated Brooklyn straphangers are sounding off after the Manhattan-bound J train started skipping several Brooklyn stops during weekday midday hours — forcing some riders into … Read more

Former California meth capital ranked among the best places to raise a family in the US

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Former California meth capital ranked among the best places to raise a family in the US

The city once dubbed America’s meth capital is apparently becoming surprising wholesome. Fresno was once called “The City Addicted to Crystal Meth” in a 2009 BBC documentary — but now, somehow, it’s apparently one of the better places to raise a family in the United States. The much-maligned Central Valley metro — which also recently landed on … Read more

Jogger’s seemingly innocent running act sparks debate over women’s safety

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Jogger’s seemingly innocent running act sparks debate over women’s safety

A male runner thought he was just practicing standard “runner solidarity” when he flashed a friendly smile and a wave at passing joggers. But the seemingly innocent act has sparked a fierce debate online, exposing a much larger problem with women’s safety and the exhausting mental gymnastics they practice just to exercise and even exist … Read more

Whistleblower claims CIA used DNA data from Ancestry and 23andMe customers in search for aliens

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Whistleblower claims CIA used DNA data from Ancestry and 23andMe customers in search for aliens

Does the CIA have its own Men in Black? Apparently, the government isn’t disclosing everything they know about UFOs. A whistleblower has accused the CIA of attempting to use people’s DNA to aid them in their search for extraterrestrial lifeforms that are allegedly living in our midst. “The CIA wants to hunt them down,” said … Read more

Angry Walmart shopper thought she scored $3 shoes — then paid 6 times the price at checkout: ‘Dynamic pricing should be illegal’ 

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Angry Walmart shopper thought she scored shoes — then paid 6 times the price at checkout: ‘Dynamic pricing should be illegal’ 

A shopper at Walmart thought she was buying $3 shoes — until dynamic pricing increased the price by more than six times by the time she checked out. Kat, a content creator on TikTok, shared in a five-part series that she went to Walmart to get her kids new shoes since they had outgrown theirs, … Read more

Incredibly rare, pre-WWII car left in dusty barn for 40 years sells for over $80K

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Incredibly rare, pre-WWII car left in dusty barn for 40 years sells for over K

An ultra-rare classic car left gathering dust in a barn for 40 years has sold for $83,505.63. A 1934 ‘Crossley Streamline’ car – one of only two in existence – was unearthed in a barn in Cambridgeshire. Despite its battered condition and lack of two wheels, the stunning motor sparked a global bidding war when … Read more

How do I tell my best friend I’ve fallen in love with her?

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How do I tell my best friend I’ve fallen in love with her?

Gail Rudnick and Kim Murstein — the no-nonsense hosts of hit podcast series “Excuse My Grandma” — are The Post’s brand-new advice columnists. From family feuds to friendship fallouts, money, marriage and sex, there’s no topic too taboo to tackle, and the native New Yorkers will hash out each issue from their differing perspectives to tell the … Read more

What are repositioning cruises? Budget-friendly hack is one of travel’s best-kept secrets

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What are repositioning cruises? Budget-friendly hack is one of travel’s best-kept secrets

Here’s your chance to finally seas the day. If you’re a seafaring wannabe looking to take a cruise but don’t want to break the bank, look no further than one of travel’s best-kept secrets. Repositioning cruises are essentially one-way trips on a ship that moves from one seasonal route to another due to itinerary changes. … Read more

Fight over Park Slope Coop Israel boycott has Jewish members fearing for their safety — all over 5 products

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Fight over Park Slope Coop Israel boycott has Jewish members fearing for their safety — all over 5 products

The food fight over banning Israeli products from Brooklyn’s lefty Park Slope Food Coop is getting rotten — and members are saying a few bad apples are ruining the bunch. Longtime members have divided into factions — and Jewish shoppers say they have been subjected to threats of violence and intimidation for publicly opposing the … Read more

Dear Abby: My boyfriend is jealous of my successful career

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Dear Abby: My boyfriend is jealous of my successful career

DEAR ABBY: My partner, “Greg,” and I have been together a year. I’m getting the impression my success at work is making him insecure. I pursued a stable and high-paying career. I enjoy knowing I can support my future children’s needs financially. My success has now resulted in several big promotions, which means more demanding … Read more

Incredible 7-year-old called ‘Danger’ becomes youngest to scale notorious 7,600 ft El Capitan

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Incredible 7-year-old called ‘Danger’ becomes youngest to scale notorious 7,600 ft El Capitan

Most seven-year-old children celebrate their birthdays with family and friends, eating cake and having festivities. But Joey Danger Evermore enjoyed his according to his name — by climbing El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Joey began the climb last weekend as a six-year-old child and finished the climb Thursday a year older, becoming the youngest … Read more

Thousands honor the fallen at Canoga Park Memorial Day parade

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Thousands honor the fallen at Canoga Park Memorial Day parade

The Canoga Park Memorial Day parade returned to the San Fernando Valley for its 34th year. This years theme “Saluting the Price of Freedom” drew a crowd of 5,000 spectators gathered along Sherman Way. The parade paid tribute to fallen soldiers from every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. Linda Rudell has been coming to … Read more

The highest-paying job in California pays staggering average of $347K per year

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The highest-paying job in California pays staggering average of 7K per year

Ophthalmology is the highest paying career on average in California, new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show. The average wage for the role, which is specializing in eye care, is a staggering $347,690 while the state’s average income for all earners is just $80,690, the data from May 2025 said.  Ophthalmologists rake in a … Read more

Best dressed Knicks! Die-hard fans bring stylish heat to playoff games against Cavaliers

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Best dressed Knicks! Die-hard fans bring stylish heat to playoff games against Cavaliers

The New York Knicks aren’t just dominating the playoffs — they’re turning Madison Square Garden into the hottest runway in Manhattan. With the Knicks now sitting one win away from their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, orange-and-blue fever has completely taken over the city — and fans have been showing up for this playoff … Read more

Serial killer fears as three women are murdered in Puerto Vallarta

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Serial killer fears as three women are murdered in Puerto Vallarta

A popular resort town for American tourists in Mexico may have a serial killer on the loose, officials said, as they probe connections between the murders of three women. Puerto Vallarta police are reviewing evidence, surveillance footage, and reports to determine whether the deaths are connected. All the women who died were in their early-to-mid … Read more

‘Call Her Daddy’ Alex Cooper’s arc from messy hookups to motherhood is actually a good lesson for her audience

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‘Call Her Daddy’ Alex Cooper’s arc from messy hookups to motherhood is actually a good lesson for her audience

Alex Cooper made a name for herself dishing all the graphic details about her lurid sex life and promoting hookup culture on her hit podcast “Call Her Daddy.” Now, she’s married and expecting a child. This has pro-family conservatives furious. Critics are accusing her of teaching younger women bad lessons about sex and relationships while … Read more

NYC’s iconic People’s Beach bathhouse to reopen after 54 years thanks to stunning $88M reno

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NYC’s iconic People’s Beach bathhouse to reopen after 54 years thanks to stunning M reno

The bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park has been sitting so long it could’ve legally collected Social Security. But after 54 years of being boarded up, battered, and basically treated like an abandoned movie set on the edge of the Atlantic, the legendary “People’s Beach” landmark is finally making a comeback — courtesy of a not-so-modest … Read more

China’s AI-powered, self-parking Rolls Royce rival launches — for just $130K

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China’s AI-powered, self-parking Rolls Royce rival launches — for just 0K

The world’s newest ultra-luxury car has been unveiled. And it destroys the longtime aspirational mantra, “Wear Italian, kiss French, but drive German.” China has now entered the super luxe car market, with its answer to the world famous Rolls Royce — but for a fraction of the price. The Maextro S800, an 18-foot luxury sedan … Read more

Exclusive | Chess boxing is the hybrid bloodsport taking NYC by storm: ‘Real punches to the face, no gimmicks about it’

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Exclusive | Chess boxing is the hybrid bloodsport taking NYC by storm: ‘Real punches to the face, no gimmicks about it’

They throw a mean “check” right hook.  It’s April 18 and Max Medley is having an amateur sparring session at the inaugural Interclub chess boxing event at the iconic Gleason’s boxing gym in Dumbo, Brooklyn. As is common with this paradoxical pursuit, the scrimmage had come down to a contest between brains and brawn. As … Read more

Raaw Energy issues recall on dozens of products over listeria fears

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Raaw Energy issues recall on dozens of products over listeria fears

A popular raw dog food brand is expanding a recall of dozens of products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially deadly bacteria that can sicken both pets and humans, federal officials warned Friday. Raaw Energy’s recall impacts frozen dog food products manufactured between July 17, 2025, and Dec. 23, 2025, … Read more