New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. It’s no secret: college admissions have always been fiercely competitive. But as demand for higher education swells, applicant pools jumped 5% in just the past year, turning an already ruthless competition into what must feel like … Read more
Archaeologists in Romania have unearthed an elite Roman family’s ancient treasure, buried for centuries beneath the remains of a millennia-old city. The discovery, announced by the National History Museum of Romania on Aug. 23, was made within the remains of Histria, an ancient Greek city on the coast of the Black Sea. The treasure consists of more than … Read more
A Florida beach house, dubbed the “Trump house,” has taken TikTok by storm for its eye-catching décor. Marvin Peavy’s Walton County home sits on Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A in the northwestern part of the Sunshine State, which has been dubbed the “Hamptons of the South.” Peavy stepped into the spotlight over a legal dispute with local … Read more
They reached their tipping point. A recent flyer was appalled when they were asked to tip at the exclusive Delta One Lounge at the LAX airport — which has caused quite a discussion on Reddit. In the r/delta subreddit, a traveler shared their experience asking other Delta Club elitists if what they encountered was normal … Read more
Monica Lewinsky has been welcomed with open arms by the Hollywood elite decades after her affair scandal with then President Bill Clinton in the ’90s. Lewinsky, who has been in the public eye since 2017, attended George Clooney’s star-studded Broadway premiere of “Good Night, and Good Luck” in New York City on April 3. While smiling for … Read more
They’re the coolest kids at Mommy & Me. Parents are toting their tots in high-end baby carriers with eye-watering price tags, the latest in luxury baby product trends. At nearly $800 a pop, the Artipoppe “Zeitgeist” carrier has seemingly surpassed a coveted Hermes handbag as the must-have accessory — at least, that’s how it looked to … Read more
Clearly, brand allegiance doesn’t pay like it used to. United Airlines is getting rid of one of the biggest benefits previously offered to its top-tier loyalty program members. Members of Premier 1K, United’s highest loyalty tier, received an email this week that the Chicago-based airline will nix the free Clear Plus membership perk, effective May … Read more
The Post’s special section on the Jouney to College. Over the last four years, the Ivy League has weathered some heavy blows — from bombshell revelations of bias during the affirmative action hearings to allegations of widespread antisemitism and infringements on free speech. Though these schools remain the most prestigious and competitive in the nation, … Read more
Rich people — they’re just like us! Well, not really — and certainly not when it comes to travel planning. Not only are they unlikely to be booking the next and cheapest flight to the places the rest of the voyaging public like to go — they’re also very unlikely to be doing any of the booking … Read more
Several university professors expressed concerns to the Atlantic about students who come to college unable to read full-length books. Assistant editor Rose Horowitch spoke to several teachers from elite schools like Columbia, Georgetown and Stanford, who each described the phenomenon of students being overwhelmed by the prospect of reading entire books. Columbia University humanities professor Nicholas Dames described … Read more
Julian Ortega, the actor best known for his role in the Netflix series “Elite,” has died. He was 41. The Spanish star went into cardiac arrest on Zahora Beach in Barbate, Spain on Sunday, according to The Sun. He was reportedly pronounced dead at the scene after paramedics tried reviving him for 30 minutes. Julian Ortega. … Read more
There’s no Shane in her game. Charlotte Shane, a former sex worker who catered to the wealthy 1%, is speaking out about bedding businessmen in a naughty new memoir. The author’s saucy tome “An Honest Woman: A Memoir of Love and Sex Work” hit shelves on Aug. 13, and details the raunchy lifestyle she lived … Read more
The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo celebrated its 10th anniversary and was held at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024. Featuring over 500 artists, this gathering of elite international tattoo artists offers a unique experience of artistry, creativity, and culture. The Empire State Expo, with its curated shows, live tattooing, seminars, and … Read more
These restaurants should win a Michelin star for exclusivity. Scoring a reservation at certain New York City restaurants can sometimes feel like trying to get booked on a commercial shuttle to Mars. Fortunately, a purported luxury hotel concierge has spilled the beans on how to land a spot at the most coveted restaurants, which they … Read more
A majority of elite, world-class female athletes prefer sports to be categorized by their competitor’s biological sex rather than their gender identity, a new study shows. The report, published in the Journal of Sports Sciences on April 16, polled 175 “national, elite and world-class athletes eligible to compete in the female category regarding transgender inclusion and … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs aggressively marketed himself to the ultra-rich as he turned his edgy rap glamor into a billion-dollar fortune. Billionaires told The Post he would cold email with business proposals, while other Wall Streeters acclaimed him as a “genius” and one CEO of the New York Stock Exchange called him an “inspiration” on a … Read more
Aisle have what she’s having. A California-based registered dietitian is sharing the six foods she says she never leaves Costco without. Lauren Hubert, who has more than 367,000 followers on TikTok, praises Costco’s selection of produce, chicken products, almond flour crackers, frozen fruit and broccoli, whole-grain bread, and Poppi prebiotic soda. Hubert calls the West … Read more
Don’t wing it when it comes to flying in style. If you’re a frequent flyer looking to change airline allegiances — and who could blame you considering the spate of recent heart-stopping incidents in the skies — don’t allow yourself to be held back by your status with a particular carrier. Nowadays, most major flyers … Read more
A prominent New York fashion model and interior designer has been dropped by her talent agency after she posted anti-Israel messages on social media comparing the country to Nazis. Camilla Deterre, 32 — who was profiled this summer in Graydon Carter’s news magazine Air Mail for her role in the design a swanky Chinatown restaurant … Read more
Do you know who Hirsch, Abraham, Schmuel, and Jacob Wonsal were? Shmuel Gelbfisz or Wilhelm Fried Fuchs? And what about Herschel and Bryna Danielovitch, for that matter? When these Jews fled Eastern Europe, they found refuge from pogroms in America, changed their names — and created Hollywood. The Wonsols became the Warner Brothers; Gelbfisz became Sam … Read more