Dear Abby: My son’s divorce has driven him off the wagon — and cost him his job

Dear Abby: My son’s divorce has driven him off the wagon — and cost him his job

DEAR ABBY: Seven months ago, my son filed for divorce from his wife of 22 years. Three months ago, he introduced us to “Carlene.” Abby, the woman has five children with three different men and is currently married to her second husband. (She filed for divorce two months ago.) She has custody of only two … Read more

Exclusive | NYC steakhouse rolls out an ultra-decadent hot cocoa cocktail loaded with booze — for a whopping $1K

Exclusive | NYC steakhouse rolls out an ultra-decadent hot cocoa cocktail loaded with booze — for a whopping K

Get a load of this haute chocolate. Benjamin’s Steakhouse in Midtown is catering to cash-flush chocoholics with a new, ultra-decadent, three-tiered hot cocoa cocktail — and it runs customers a cool $1,000 per coupe. High prices are hopefully no obstacle to die-hard cocoa nuts. The extravagantly dubbed Versailles Velour — an opulent concoction imbued with … Read more

Dear Abby: My alcoholic ex-boyfriend is stalking me

Dear Abby: My alcoholic ex-boyfriend is stalking me

DEAR ABBY: A former boyfriend, “Ray,” is an alcoholic. He has been through rehab twice, but it didn’t do any good. He won’t stop. He keeps saying we’ll work it out.  I don’t understand why Ray can’t get it through his head that I no longer want to be with him. I gave him two … Read more

The real reasons you’re still exhausted after 8 hours of sleep, according to an expert

The real reasons you’re still exhausted after 8 hours of sleep, according to an expert

Getting a full eight hours of sleep and still feeling drowsy? Sleep experts say it’s not just about how much shut-eye you get. Dr. Wendy Troxel, a licensed clinical psychologist and senior behavioral scientist at RAND based in Utah, emphasized the “really important distinction” between quantity and quality of sleep. “Many people will say, ‘Man, I’m … Read more

The perfect amount of wine to drink to lower your risk of dying from heart disease by 21%

The perfect amount of wine to drink to lower your risk of dying from heart disease by 21%

Not all booze is created equal — and for wine lovers, that could be good news. Across the country, Americans are cutting back on alcohol, with surveys showing most adults now believe even a drink or two a day can be bad for your health. But new research suggests the story isn’t so simple, suggesting … Read more

6 everyday things that may be messing with your testosterone

6 everyday things that may be messing with your testosterone

In a T-rrible slump? As the primary male sex hormone, testosterone is essential for maintaining libido, erectile function, bone density and muscle mass. Men generally reach peak testosterone in their late teens to early 20s before levels slowly decline after age 30 or 40. Some 40% of men 45 and older suffer from low T, … Read more

Exclusive | I used to be a happy drunk — Ozempic made me a sad one, and the hangovers are horrendous

Exclusive | I used to be a happy drunk — Ozempic made me a sad one, and the hangovers are horrendous

Welcome to The Thin Line, the New York Post’s series about the darker side of GLP-1 drugs. Though GLP-1 agonists sold under brand names like Ozempic have helped millions of people lose weight, manage diabetes and improve other health conditions, they are not without risks. Check back for more stories about the lesser-known downsides of … Read more

Party on! Why classic college drinks like Jell-O shots are making comebacks as high-end cocktails

Party on! Why classic college drinks like Jell-O shots are making comebacks as high-end cocktails

Once a staple of house parties and college gatherings, Jello-O shots are making a comeback — and not just at home. A neon-colored party gimmick of days gone by is now being reimagined with craft spirits and layered flavors at bars across America. This isn’t the first time the gelatin-based drink has surged in popularity: Jell-O shots drew national … Read more

Bottoms up! Outdoor boozing could return to NYC during World Cup 2026

Bottoms up! Outdoor boozing could return to NYC during World Cup 2026

The Big Apple may soon be making some pour changes to its outdoor drinking policies.  There’s hardly a better combo than catching a game of ball and publicly guzzling booze, so suggests a newly introduced bill aimed at implementing “entertainment zones” — designated hotspots where soccer buffs can freely consume alcohol on NYC streets — during the … Read more

Dear Abby: My wife doesn’t like me visiting my first wife’s grave

Dear Abby: My wife doesn’t like me visiting my first wife’s grave

DEAR ABBY: Yesterday, my wife and I went out to the cemetery to lay some flowers for her brother and father, who passed away many years ago. After we were finished and on our way out, I stopped for a few minutes to check on my first wife’s crypt before returning to the car. When … Read more

Marc Sanchez accused of being under the influence of cocaine, fentanyl, marijuana and alcohol during life-altering brawl

Marc Sanchez accused of being under the influence of cocaine, fentanyl, marijuana and alcohol during life-altering brawl

It appears Marc Sanchez’s legal troubles aren’t getting any better. The former USC and Jets quarterback is facing charges for felony battery and three misdemeanors after he got into a fight with truck driver Perry Tole outside an Indianapolis hotel in early October.  While the fight resulted in multiple near-fatal stab wounds to the upper … Read more

Boozy cruisers break Guinness World Record for drinking the most margaritas in less than a day

Boozy cruisers break Guinness World Record for drinking the most margaritas in less than a day

For making history, passengers on this cruise received both cheers and booze.  Margaritas weren’t just on the menu aboard Princess Cruise Line’s Feb. 17 voyage from Galveston, Texas to Cozumel, Mexico. The tequila-based beverages actually made history during the seven-day trip, as the approximately 3,560 guests on the ship, aptly named the Regal Princess, set a … Read more

Mormon-born ‘dirty soda’ may replace coffee, alcohol as go-to drink as trend spreads across US

Mormon-born ‘dirty soda’ may replace coffee, alcohol as go-to drink as trend spreads across US

Move over, matcha and mocktails. “Dirty soda” is taking the stage. The sweet, customizable drink trend that began in Utah more than a decade ago has continued to go mainstream, fueled by social media, reality TV and a shift in how Americans are quenching their thirst, enthusiasts tell Fox News Digital.  The trend takes popular sodas such … Read more

More and more people are getting colorectal cancer before 50 — what should young people be doing about it?

More and more people are getting colorectal cancer before 50 — what should young people be doing about it?

“Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman’s death in 2020 — from complications of late-stage colon cancer — triggered a significant surge in public awareness of the devastating disease and an increased interest in screening. The impact was so strong that it was dubbed the “Boseman effect.” This month’s death of “Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der … Read more

Another California wine giant shuts site and axes staff as chaos rips across Napa Valley

Another California wine giant shuts site and axes staff as chaos rips across Napa Valley

Wine makers are pulling the cork on California. Another giant in the world-famous wine growing region is shutting down and slashing staff, making it the fourth since the start of 2026. Jackson Family wines has stopped production at its Carneros Hill facility in Sonoma’s Carneros region, laying off more than a dozen employees, according to … Read more

Croatia vacation hot spot may ban alcohol sales during key hours in sweeping new crackdown

Croatia vacation hot spot may ban alcohol sales during key hours in sweeping new crackdown

The nightlife in Croatia’s second-largest city could soon look quite a bit different for visitors on vacation getaways. The city of Split is proposing a ban on the sale of alcohol between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.  Licensed venues such as bars, restaurants and nightclubs would remain exempt. Economy Minister Ante Šušnjar announced … Read more

How millennials, Gen Z are changing their drinking habits on nights out

How millennials, Gen Z are changing their drinking habits on nights out

Despite a nationwide dip in face-to-face socializing, some of the key elements of a great night out haven’t changed according to new research — including spontaneity and flexibility. A recent survey examining the social dynamics and drinking habits of 1,000 millennials and 1,000 21+ Gen Z found that for new younger generations, the best nights … Read more

Alcohol brands could be forced to sell inventory as industry giant declares bankruptcy

Alcohol brands could be forced to sell inventory as industry giant declares bankruptcy

Alcohol giants Stoli Group USA LLC and Kentucky Owl LLC are liquidating their inventory in the U.S. after struggling to reorganize their businesses under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Their creditors no longer believe the companies can successfully fix their finances and keep operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which is meant to reorganize a business and … Read more

Bartenders indulge in these favorite drinks at the end of the night: ‘One of my go-to shots’

Bartenders indulge in these favorite drinks at the end of the night: ‘One of my go-to shots’

Bartenders spend their shifts crafting drinks to suit their customers’ many tastes — but their own preferences often look quite different once the bar closes. After hours of mixing cocktails, some bartenders reach for something familiar and comforting, rather than what patrons might expect.  Sometimes it’s a popular staple; other times, it’s a lesser-known pour reserved for … Read more

What is ‘reasonable’ drinking? Doctors provide answer for Americans struggling with balance

What is ‘reasonable’ drinking? Doctors provide answer for Americans struggling with balance

With 40% of adults resolving to drink less alcohol in 2026, according to a recent survey, some may be struggling to find a healthy balance. Health experts agree that each person’s relationship with alcohol is unique, based on history, tolerance and lifestyle. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, a Pennsylvania-based oncologist and author of the new book “Eat Your Ice … Read more