Blame it on the X factor. Research has long shown that boys are over three times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls. In fact, about 1 in 20 US boys are diagnosed with autism by age 8. For girls, the rate ranges from about 1 in 70 to 1 in 100. The … 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
If it wasn’t for the Mets, they would never have met. Four members of the rabid fan community called The 7 Line Army — who sit in a special section during games at Citi Field and travel together to away games — found Amazin’ partners as they bonded over their love of the Mets. Both couples, now … Read more
Big Tech is in the hot seat, with Mark Zuckerberg forced to testify last week about the dangers of Instagram in a landmark lawsuit brought by a young California woman, known only as KGM, who says growing up on social media ruined her childhood. KGM’s story is terrible: Claims of sextortion, self-harm and suicidal ideation. Outside the … Read more
A group of Aussie tradies have gone viral after swapping their hi-vis for tongue-in-cheek “sexy Santa” outfits and recreating the iconic “Mean Girls” dance in a festive video filmed on site. The light‑hearted clip has racked up more than 1.6 million views and over 1000 comments in just days, with viewers embracing an unexpected look … Read more
Actress Amanda Seyfried said in a newly published interview that she would not apologize for calling Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk “hateful” in an Instagram post shortly after his assassination in September. According to screenshots that circulated online, she commented that Kirk was “hateful” on Instagram and shared a post that read, “You can’t invite violence to … Read more
At 3 p.m. on a weekday inside Bushwick’s trendy Dayglow cafe, barista Joshua Thierry bends over a coupe glass on the bar like he’s defusing a bomb. The object of his very close attention is the Twin Peaks, one of the shop’s popular coffee cocktails — a cherry-crowned, crystal-clear “milk punch” that looks exactly like … Read more
The 8-year-old daughter of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Danielle Cabral has been rocking a bougie new accessory — and no, it’s not bursting with bows, tulle or sequins. You can’t tell by looking at her, but Valentina Cabral sports a pricey metal appliance that sits inside her mouth and gives her teeth … Read more
Lizzy Caplan nearly didn’t play Janis Ian in “Mean Girls.” The actress, 43, appeared on the latest episode of Penn Badgley’s “Podcrushed” podcast and revealed how she “fought” to be cast in the beloved teen comedy film — and that her role nearly went to someone else. “It was just the funniest script I had … Read more
Elizabeth Franz, the Tony Award-winning actress who played inn owner Mia in “Gilmore Girls,” has died. She was 84. Franz passed away Nov. 4 at her home in Woodbury, Connecticut, her husband, Christopher Pelham, confirmed to The New York Times over the weekend. Her cause of death was cancer and a severe reaction to her … Read more
A family of a little girl with condition dubbed ‘childhood dementia’ are raising $6 million to get treatment approved by the FDA — after she was diagnosed when they spotted a child with the same strong eyebrows on TikTok. Morgan Rachal, 30, was over the moon when doctors told her that her daughter, Lydia, now … Read more
There were some things a slice of cheesecake couldn’t solve. The “Golden Girls” set wasn’t always, well, golden, for stars Betty White and Bea Arthur. And now, the ABC News special “The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship — Special Edition of 20/20” is revealing one on-set argument that involved production. The iconic sitcom, … Read more
This is a real catch. Yogi Berra’s game-worn, signed 1947 New York Yankees rookie jersey is on the auction block — and could fetch up to $1 million. The sale of the one-of-a-kind pinstriped piece of baseball history — which was rescued from the Boys & Girls Club in East Harlem — ain’t over until Nov. … Read more
A popular Australian shoe brand has responded after being heavily criticized for its recent marketing campaign featuring young girls wearing swimwear. Billini Shoes launched its Mini Summer 25 collection last week across its social media platforms. The campaign includes several young girls enjoying various summer activities, from eating ice blocks to playing cards. One shot … Read more
She put her whole chest into it. “Gilmore Girls” actress Sally Struthers made a surprising improv contribution to the show. While filming Season 6’s premiere episode, “New and Improved Lorelai,” there was a scene where “we were shooting at night, and my character, Babette, had to run from the town square to Luke’s Diner. I had … Read more
For members of Generation Z, romance can come with a price tag — and a budget, according to a new report. Nearly one in three singles (31%) born between 1997 and 2012 admit they’ve gone on a date just for the free meal, according to an Intuit survey of 1,500 US adults conducted in September. The study … Read more
There is no Stars Hollow without Luke. However, Scott Patterson, 67, revealed that if he didn’t play the plaid-wearing diner owner in “Gilmore Girls,” there was another character he had his eye on portraying. “If I had a chance to play any other character on that show, it would’ve been Kirk, talk about fun. I … Read more
Luke is ready to pour more coffee. Scott Patterson, who starred as Luke Danes on “Gilmore Girls,” said that he’d be game to reprise the role. “I’d love to do a Christmas special,” Patterson, 67, exclusively told The Post. Lauren Graham and Scott Patterson in “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.” ©Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection … Read more
Luke is weighing in. Scott Patterson, who starred as Luke Danes on “Gilmore Girls,” told The Post that the role was originally supposed to be very different. “He wasn’t supposed to be a man. He was originally written as a woman, and the network suggested that there’s maybe too many women. I mean, if you … Read more
Victoria Beckham wasn’t looking to spice up her life in 2008. But her husband, David Beckham, “guilted” her into participating in the Spice Girls reunion tour at the time. Posh spice, 51, opened up about getting back together with the group, which included Mel B, Geri Halliwell, Melanie C and Emma Bunton, in her Netflix … Read more