DEAR ABBY: One of our co-workers doesn’t want to be a closer friend even though at work we say we love each other. We want to take the friendship to a deeper level, but she hesitates when we try to hang out outside of work. She has a mansion that many people in our office … Read more
Eggs will roll. Animal rights activists are urging officials in both the US and UK to ditch traditional Easter eggs in favor of decorated potatoes at their annual egg-rolling festivities — pitching the swap as a win for both chickens and their constituents’ wallets. Advocates argue that swapping eggs for potatoes would spare hens from … Read more
A 23-year-old Long Island girl is suing Meta in a “David and Goliath battle,” claiming that being on Instagram as a tween caused her to experience depression, anxiety, self-harm and an eating disorder. Although Alexis Spence’s claim was already filed when a Los Angeles jury awarded a 20-year-old plaintiff, known only as KGM, $6 million … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. As a longtime reality TV star and health-and-wellness entrepreneur, Kourtney Kardashian-Barker certainly has a few tried-and-true tricks for managing stress and getting better sleep. But one secret that’s officially out … Read more
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
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
It might be time to rethink that little pill in your medicine cabinet. A new study casts doubt on the idea that regularly taking an over-the-counter painkiller can help ward off colorectal cancer — at least for the general population. Worse, researchers warn that the daily habit carries “immediate risks,” including a higher chance of … Read more
A popular diet may be far less effective at helping people lose weight than fanfare suggests. Endorsed by stars like Jennifer Aniston, Hugh Jackman and Chris Hemsworth, it’s a go-to among many famous faces who are considered fit and healthy — but more and more research is casting doubt on how useful it actually is. … Read more
Too good to be true? Not Zone 0 exercise, the latest fitness trend that may have you questioning whether or not it’s actually doing anything. But according to one expert, while this type of exercise may not give the same burn as others, the effortless movement does have its perks. Zone 0 exercise is extremely … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I lost my beloved puppy, “Truffle,” nine months ago. She was almost 15. I had to euthanize her because she was ill and suffering. I cannot begin to describe the depth of grief I’m experiencing. Her loss has been harder for me than any human loss. We had a connection that words cannot … Read more
Sophie Villensky felt it the moment her forehead went still. “I got Botox for the first time a couple months ago and immediately texted my psychic because it felt weird and off,” the Minneapolitan, 28, told The Post. “Instead of being able to focus energy in on that spot, I felt a whole lot of … Read more
Jennifer Lopez has a message for her haters. On the first night of her new Las Vegas residency, “Up All Night: Live In Las Vegas,” Lopez, 56, clapped back at her critics who judge the way she dresses. “It is funny, I do laugh at some of the things sometimes, but they do say funny … Read more
Kate Hudson was almost famous for this role. The actress, 46, opened up about her decision to turn down the part of Mary Jane in the 2002 action sci-fi movie “Spider-Man” — which ultimately went to Kirsten Dunst. “Yes, I did,” Hudson confirmed while on Monday’s episode of “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen.” “And … Read more
That’s a wrap on harmful plastic? Microplastics — which slough off larger plastics — plague everything we touch, from our food to our cleaning tools, increasing the risk of heart attacks, strokes and more. Now, a team of researchers may have devised the ideal solution. Researchers have created a new material that has the flexibility … Read more
If you’ve been clutching your lucky numbers tighter as the Powerball jackpot balloons to a brain-melting $1.1 billion, you’re not alone — but don’t kid yourself into thinking the math is suddenly on your side. At 11 p.m. EST tonight, America will be watching in anticipation as five white balls and one red Powerball are … Read more
How sweet it is to beat the clock. Researchers at King’s College London report that theobromine, a naturally occurring chemical that gives dark chocolate its bitter flavor, may boast anti-aging properties. Anti-inflammatory and rich in antioxidants, theobromine is an alkaloid, a plant-derived compound that interacts with gene regulation and can shape long-term health outcomes. Published … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I had a child with “Richard,” whom I met 10 years ago. I was married at the time but had been separated from my husband, “Eddy,” for nine months. Richard and I hit it off well; I was very attracted to him. Five months after we met, I accidentally became pregnant. When Richard … Read more
Jenna Bush Hager is vetoing this hot take. The “Today with Jenna & Friends” host, 43, shared on “Today” that viewers may not see her father, former President George W. Bush, on her morning talk show anytime soon. Since Hoda Kotb left “Today” in January, Bush Hager has had a series of rotating guest co-hosts on. … Read more
Some like it hut. Introverts looking to escape the urban rat race need look no further than the Floating Glacier Hut, a rustic hut in East Greenland that could be the world’s most remote Airbnb. Situated in a “secluded fjord” in Kulusuk, this isolated abode “offers glacier-front views and unparalleled access to the Arctic’s breathtaking … Read more
“Grease” is no longer the word. Now the word is “Vape!” — an off-Broadway parody that reimagines the beloved musical set in a 1950s high school as it would look in today’s woke world. “Vape! The Grease Parody” pokes fun at parts of the 1978 Hollywood blockbuster “that did not age so well,” Lara Strong, … Read more