Smoking is a huge risk factor for lung cancer — but it’s not the only one. Researchers have found an alarming trait that can skyrocket a person’s risk of developing this deadly disease. Surprisingly, it has nothing to do with cigarettes and everything to do with genetics. Researchers have found a trait that can skyrocket … Read more
ESPN appears to be punting on Troy Aikman’s contract situation until 2027. The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand said on the “Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media” podcast that ESPN is planning on waiting until after the network’s first ever Super Bowl broadcast on Feb. 14 to either start talks on a new contract with the … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am a widow who lost my husband 15 years ago. When my husband died, we had a daughter and one grandson. My daughter, a single mom, later had another son. I have my own business and have worked hard these many years to help support my daughter, who is financially irresponsible. She … Read more
Less than half of single Americans believe they’ll ever find “the one,” according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults, half single and half in relationships, revealed that just 41% of single respondents are confident they’ll find “the one.” But they’re not alone: a fifth of those already coupled up don’t believe their current … Read more
What’s in a name? Maybe a happy marriage. Spouses who don’t share a last name get divorced far more often than those who do — and they split up sooner, data reveals. Married couples with different surnames call it quits at a 50% higher rate and make it an average of just eight to 10 … Read more
They need some shelf help. As Trader Joe’s reopened its Upper West Side location after a five-month renovation this past Saturday, long lines of shoppers stretched down Amsterdam Ave. waiting to see the new and improved space. But “space” was all they got, as both floors of the specialty supermarket — dubbed “the busiest Trader … Read more
Forget counting sheep. Across the country, roughly one in three American adults get less than the recommended seven hours of sleep each night, leaving millions to muddle through the next day on fumes. But new research suggests adding a surprisingly simple activity to your nighttime routine could help keep your brain sharp — even when … Read more
Even 25 years later, people aren’t quite sure how to reconcile celebration with the sadness of September 11. “It catches people off guard,” Aaren Evans said of her birthday. “I have to sit with them for a moment and let them process it.” More than 150 babies were born in New York’s major hospitals on … 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. Rod Wave is looking up. On Sept. 12, the inimitable Hip-Hop icon will take off on his long-awaited 2026 ‘Don’t Look Down Tour’ at arenas all over North America with … Read more
Unbe-leaf-able! A Southern California city is waging war against a green-thumbed taxpayer — slapping him with fines for planting a sumptuous, front-yard garden full of fruits and vegetables. Michael Sherman of Chino was shocked when a $750 fine for “overgrown vegetation” showed up in his mailbox in April — followed by a $500 fine in August. Michael … Read more
Samantha Busch spoke in public for the first time since her husband, NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, tragically passed away three months ago. Samantha Busch spoke at the Carlos Rodón Foundation’s Third Annual Willow Gala on Monday, after receiving the Seeds of Hope Award, according to PEOPLE. “Losing him has been the greatest heartbreak of my life. … Read more
By the time he turned ten, Jenna Ceriani’s son was too heavy to play football. The local league kicked the budding ballplayer out after he tipped the scales at 155 pounds — well above their 125-pound cap. The middle schooler’s weight had become a safety liability for smaller players on the team, they explained. “Every time … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have been widowed for seven years. My husband served in the Air Force in Saigon during the conflict in Vietnam. We met and married shortly after he returned from his hitch overseas. We had two daughters together. Recently, my older daughter was notified through social media that she has a half-sister, “Leiba,” … Read more
Trying to find a quality partner with the same wants is an incredibly challenging feat in today’s bizarre dating era. One frustrated singleton took to the buzzy r/GirlDinnerDiaries forum on Reddit to complain about how difficult it is to find quality men who want to live a child-free life as she does. In her post, … Read more
Katie Nolan thinks Sophie Cunningham isn’t seeing the true picture when it comes to her comments on transgenders athletes partaking in women’s sports. The Fever star expressed during a recent ESPN interview that she supports banning trans athletes from competing in women’s sports because she wants to protect female athletes and that her views did … Read more
“Mike & Mike” had a 17-year run on ESPN Radio and its networks from 2000 to 2017. Now, Mike Golic is speaking out on the status of his relationship with ex-cohost Mike Greenberg. Greenberg left the show in 2017 to host “Get Up.” Golic then paired with Trey Wingo on “Golic and Wingo” until 2020. … Read more
Mama’s bringing the trauma. As kiddos from coast-to-coast prepare to return to the classroom in the coming weeks, one mother is making it clear that she’s not prepared to force her brood to tackle assignments, study for tests or complete enriching projects once the end-of-day school bell tolls. It’s simply not her job. A mom divides … Read more
A statue of Abraham Lincoln, a butter knife made of solid gold and a talking fish — these are just some of the things Americans say they’ve inherited from a loved one. A new survey of 1,200 US respondents conducted by Talker Research on behalf of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? asked people to name the most interesting possessions … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have just retired and want to spend the summer taking a long road trip from Florida to Alaska and back. I’ve dreamed about it all my life and finally have the time and money to do it. My husband hates long road trips, and I don’t want to take him. He would … Read more
A Youtuber learned an important lesson in film and TV production etiquette in Los Angeles when he stumbled across the set of Apple TV Plus’ “The Studio.” Yung Mooch, who boasts 134K followers on Instagram and 558K subscribers on YouTube, posted a video on Friday dubbed “Los Angeles is Falling Apart,” where he wandered around … Read more