The $50,000 puppy: Why the pet debt crisis is reaching a breaking point in 2026

The ,000 puppy: Why the pet debt crisis is reaching a breaking point in 2026

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. When we talk about the cost of a pet, it’s about more than the “price of admission.”  Whether you pick up your dog from a specialized breeder or choose to adopt, both can cost … Read more

Red Sox are breaking Dave Portnoy — and costing him tons of money in bets

Red Sox are breaking Dave Portnoy — and costing him tons of money in bets

Dave Portnoy is fed up with the Red Sox. On Thursday’s “Wake Up Barstool” show, the founder of the sports media company revealed he’s decided to bet on every Red Sox game this season. So far, Boston is letting him down, winning just one of its first six games. Portnoy, an avowed Boston sports fan, … Read more

Royal Caribbean’s new ship is now the world’s largest — breaking dozens of records for size and amenities

Royal Caribbean’s new ship is now the world’s largest — breaking dozens of records for size and amenities

Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship is the world’s largest. The Hero of the Seas, set to launch late next summer, includes a record-breaking water park, the most pools at sea, 28 dining options, a multi-level family treehouse, and a kinetic sculpture, just for kicks. Billed by Royal Caribbean as “the most unstoppable, incredible, revolutionary family … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Entitled’ dog owners are bringing their pooches to bars, Botox appointments and restaurants — and pissed-off New Yorkers have reached their breaking point: ‘What’s wrong with you?’

Exclusive | ‘Entitled’ dog owners are bringing their pooches to bars, Botox appointments and restaurants — and pissed-off New Yorkers have reached their breaking point: ‘What’s wrong with you?’

New York is going to the dogs — and nobody knows that like Tamara, an NYC med spa owner who is sick and tired of watching the Big Apple’s descent into canine-driven chaos. Day after day, the pampering proprietress told The Post, she’s forced into confrontations with her privileged clientele who drag their furry friends into … Read more

Dear Abby: A friend’s wife keeps intruding on my relationship — and I’m reaching a breaking point

Dear Abby: A friend’s wife keeps intruding on my relationship — and I’m reaching a breaking point

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my boyfriend for 17 years. He has a friend, “Byron,” whom he hangs out with multiple times a week, sometimes up to six days. Byron’s wife, “Crystal,” (married 22 years) is always attached to Byron’s hip. They do everything together.  Crystal needs to be the center of attention. She constantly … Read more

‘Super flu’ hits highest level in US in 25 years — with New York breaking hospitalization records

‘Super flu’ hits highest level in US in 25 years — with New York breaking hospitalization records

This year’s “super flu” season is certainly living up to its name. The US is experiencing its highest infection rate in nearly three decades, according to flu statistics released by the CDC on Monday, with all but four states reporting increased levels of illness as the new virus strain subclade K continues to spread. And … Read more

Steve Zahn calls out Bryan Cranston over ‘Breaking Bad’ casting claim

Steve Zahn calls out Bryan Cranston over ‘Breaking Bad’ casting claim

Steve Zahn insists he never came close to playing Walter White. During a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Zahn, 58, disputed Bryan Cranston’s claim in his 2016 memoir, “A Life in Parts,” that Zahn was in the running for Cranston’s iconic role in “Breaking Bad.” “No,” Zahn simply replied when asked about the casting rumor. … Read more

Brendan Fraser opens up about pushing his body to its breaking point: ‘Too old for this s–t’

Brendan Fraser opens up about pushing his body to its breaking point: ‘Too old for this s–t’

Actor Brendan Fraser has opened up in a new interview about the pressure he felt to maintain a movie star physique earlier in his career, confessing he pushed his body to breaking point. Fraser, 57, started his career in the early 90s with the first of a number of big-screen roles that put his muscular … Read more

That Breaking Rust song topping the Billboard country charts? It’s AI-generated

That Breaking Rust song topping the Billboard country charts? It’s AI-generated

Breaking Rust is breaking hearts — but he’s totally fake. “Walk My Walk,” an AI-generated track from the AI artist Breaking Rust, has topped the Billboard Country Digital Song Sales chart since the week of Nov. 8. The AI artist Breaking Rust and its country song “Walk My Walk” has taken the music world by storm. Breaking Rust … Read more

‘Breaking Bad’ creator’s ‘Pluribus’ is a sure Emmys contender — if you can handle how depressing it is

‘Breaking Bad’ creator’s ‘Pluribus’ is a sure Emmys contender — if you can handle how depressing it is

Breaking bleak.  “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan’s new show “Pluribus” is off-the-wall, unique, and sure to be an instant Emmys contender – if you can handle how depressing it is.  Now streaming on AppleTV+ (with new episodes out Fridays), it stars “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul” alum Rhea Seehorn. It may appeal to viewers … Read more

Henry Winkler reveals his ‘Happy Days’ breaking point: ‘My life is over’

Henry Winkler reveals his ‘Happy Days’ breaking point: ‘My life is over’

More like sad days. Henry Winkler was beside himself when Ron Howard left their beloved sitcom “Happy Days.” The “Arrested Development” alum, 79, and director, 71, starred on “Happy Days” together from 1974 to 1980. Howard played Richie Cunningham, and Winkler starred as Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli. After the show’s seventh season, which ended in 1980, … Read more

Nervous Gen Z driver does the unthinkable in order to pass driving test: ‘Technically, not breaking any rules’

Nervous Gen Z driver does the unthinkable in order to pass driving test: ‘Technically, not breaking any rules’

With her driving test looming, 19-year-old Tash Phillips went full DIY on a roadblock — literally. Posting a clip to TikTok of herself and her mother lugging leafy branches earlier this month, the caption screamed, “I NEED TO PASS THIS TEST.”  The Gen Z woman (@tashphillips24353) and U.K. resident further explained in white text over … Read more

Caitlin Clark reacts to Taylor Swift fans breaking the internet — after predicting glitch hours earlier

Caitlin Clark reacts to Taylor Swift fans breaking the internet — after predicting glitch hours earlier

Caitlin Clark called it. The Indiana Fever star and loyal Swiftie was among the 1 million-plus viewers who saw Wednesday’s highly anticipated episode of “New Heights” with Taylor Swift glitch out as the show approached its second hour — a situation Clark had pondered earlier in the day. “Swifties so powerful we broke the internet,” … Read more

Why Gwyneth Paltrow reached a ‘breaking point’ and ended Madonna friendship: She was ‘disgusted’

Why Gwyneth Paltrow reached a ‘breaking point’ and ended Madonna friendship: She was ‘disgusted’

Diva-off. In her upcoming book “Gwyneth: The Biography,” author Amy Odell writes about the reason former pals Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna allegedly had a falling out over ten years ago. Paltrow, according to an excerpt of the book published by People Wednesday, “reached a breaking point” in her friendship with Madonna, 66, after the singer … Read more

Country music star Kacey Musgraves postpones show after breaking a rib: ‘This s‑‑t is no joke’

Country music star Kacey Musgraves postpones show after breaking a rib: ‘This s‑‑t is no joke’

Kacey Musgraves has shared some startling news. The 36-year-old country music star took to Instagram on Friday, June 20, to announce that she had to postpone a show scheduled for Sunday in Nashville because she broke a rib in Mexico earlier this week. “Sooo, I’m in Mexico with a f‑‑king broken rib,” Musgraves wrote on her Instagram … Read more

Recent grads fear this awkward interaction more than breaking up with someone

Recent grads fear this awkward interaction more than breaking up with someone

Recent graduates believe it’s more “anxiety-inducing” to negotiate their salary with an employer than it is to break up with a partner, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 higher education graduates (from 2024 and 2025) gave respondents several scenarios, asking which option would be more stressful. Results revealed that 54% believe negotiating their … Read more

Angry owner of ‘Breaking Bad’ house sprays fans with water hose, demands they get off famous property

Angry owner of ‘Breaking Bad’ house sprays fans with water hose, demands they get off famous property

There’s a new villain living in Walter White’s house. Joanne Quintana grew up in the ranch-style home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the filming of “Breaking Bad,” which aired from 2008 to 2013. Now, Quintana has to deal with fans of the show flocking to the famous house to take pictures — much to her chagrin. … Read more

American dream turns into nightmare ordeal for devastated homeowners after horrifying discovery: ‘Everything I touch is breaking’

American dream turns into nightmare ordeal for devastated homeowners after horrifying discovery: ‘Everything I touch is breaking’

Their dream home turned into a mite-mare. A couple who thought they’d bought the “perfect house” in Arizona were flabbergasted after discovering that their home harbored a severe termite infestation — just three days after closing. In a viral video with 2.1 million views, homeowner Hailey Aguirre walks into a room in her new home … Read more

Flight attendants dish on how they know you’re breaking this flying rule

Flight attendants dish on how they know you’re breaking this flying rule

Vaping on planes can be a bit of a cloudy issue for some people who question whether flight passengers can get away with using e-cigarettes in the bathroom.  One Reddit user took to the forum “r/flightattendants” to ask others, “Do you guys know when passengers vape in the bathroom?” The post garnered an array of … Read more

‘Disrespectful’ friend ruins wedding by breaking this major social norm: ‘So hillbilly’

‘Disrespectful’ friend ruins wedding by breaking this major social norm: ‘So hillbilly’

A wedding guest received the surprise of her life when her partner popped the question during her friend’s wedding reception in a video that has amassed over 2.5 million views online. The controversial clip has since ignited a debate about wedding etiquette and whether it’s appropriate to propose at someone else’s nuptials. Alyssa Fowler was at … Read more