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
American skiing icon Lindsey Vonn is unapologetically letting loose after coming out of retirement late last year and launching a comeback to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. During an interview with Time as their cover star of the Nov. 24 issue, Vonn explained that she’s enjoying her life while training at this … Read more
Angel Reese opened up about her contentious relationship with the media during an episode of her “Unapologetically Angel” podcast, saying she’d rather get fined than talk with reporters because her answers end up getting twisted. “Seriously, I’d rather take the fine sometimes rather than talking to the media because it always gets flipped,” Reese said … Read more
Luis Guzmán spends his (boogie) nights on the east coast. The actor, 69, opened up about relocating from Los Angeles to the small town of Cabot in Vermont. “I’m lucky to be here,” Guzmán told WPTZ on Tuesday. “I’m lucky to have the neighbors that I have. I take a lot of pride in telling … Read more
Ron Darling is confident that Mets legend and beloved SNY analyst Keith Hernandez will be back in 2026. Hernandez’s contract concluded after the 2025 season wrapped up on the regional sports network, but that doesn’t seem to have Darling worried that the broadcast booth may look different next year. “Oh, 100 percent,” Darling said during … Read more
Talk about a dose of disappointment. A new analysis suggests that millions of Americans with chronic pain are being prescribed an opioid that likely does little to ease their suffering. To make matters worse, the research indicates the drug significantly increases the risk of serious side effects — including heart disease, the nation’s leading killer. … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My best friend “Pat” and I live on opposite sides of the country. I am very concerned about Pat’s daughter and granddaughter, “Mandy.” Pat’s son-in-law is verbally abusive. He calls Pat’s daughter names and tells Mandy that Mommy is bad. Mandy is only 3 and already knows she has to be nice to … Read more
Kelly Stafford, the wife of Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, said she is taking a step back from “The Morning After” podcast for her mental health and to figure out the direction of the show. During Thursday’s installment of the show — which included her executive producer Kyra Stevens instead of co-host Hank Winchester — Kelly announced … Read more
movie review SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE Running time: 120 minutes. Not yet rated. In theaters Oct. 24. The Bruce Springsteen movie “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” has a lot in common with last year’s Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown.” Each eschews a sprawling birth-to-present-day storyline and instead focuses on a consequential chapter in … Read more
What a SKIM-py turnout. The much-hyped NikeSKIMS collab dropped in New York City Friday morning — but for all the buzz about Kim Kardashian’s takeover of both the gym and the runway, Manhattan didn’t break a sweat. But Post reporter Marissa Matozzo sure did, braving a barrage of squeezing, tugging, hopping and holding her breath … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My son and his fiancee are getting married in a few months. They are planning a small reception with only their closest friends and family. Unfortunately, this excludes my late father’s second wife, “Bonnie,” who has been in our lives for nearly 40 years. My son has no particular problem with Bonnie, but … Read more
Charlie Sheen, once the highest-paid actor on TV until his Hollywood banishment in 2011, is revisiting the infamous scandal that saw him axed from “Two and a Half Men” at the peak of its popularity. The actor, 60, has re-entered the spotlight to promote his upcoming memoir “The Book of Sheen” and his warts-and-all Netflix documentary, “aka Charlie … Read more
Chris Columbus isn’t going back to Hogwarts. The filmmaker, who directed the first two “Harry Potter” movies and produced the third, shut down the possibility that he’s going to be involved in HBO’s upcoming TV adaptation of the franchise. “No, I’ve done it, you saw my version,” he said in an interview with Variety published Monday. … Read more
Miriam Margolyes is sharing a heartbreaking update amid her health struggles. The “Harry Potter” actress, 84, who portrayed Professor Sprout in the films, opened up to Weekend Magazine about feeling defeated by her ongoing issues. Margolyes noted that she believes the health problems are primarily due to her weight. Miriam Margolyes attends the Oxford Literary Festival 2025 on … Read more