A recent study has found that younger siblings are more likely to be gay. Researchers at the University of Melbourne have provided new insights into the relationship between sibling order and sexual orientation, the Daily Mail reported. Previous research had already established a connection between having older brothers and an increased chance of male homosexuality, … Read more
Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi are beefing over the rules for their Netflix special showdown on Monday. The pair of legendary professional eaters won’t be allowed to dunk or pour water on their hot dogs in the 10-minute contest, according to a set of rules released by Netflix on Thursday. It’s a departure from most … Read more
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. The world of college admissions looks vastly different today than it did even five years ago, and seismic shifts in the admissions landscape have led to greater transparency regarding what top schools look for … Read more
A lone baby cheetah at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has a new family. The male foster cub was the only offspring born to his biological mother, which put him at risk, according to a press release from the zoo. “A singleton cub does not provide enough stimulation to produce lactation,” the release stated. To help give the … Read more
They’re wagering on a swift engagement. Sports books around the world are offering special bets surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship — and one milestone bettors can put money on is when the power couple will announce they’re tying the knot. There is a 75% chance that the pop princess and the football star … Read more
As Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell promoted their romantic comedy, “Anyone but You,” last year, life appeared to be imitating art: The co-stars posed cheek to cheek while sightseeing in Australia. Powell dipped a gleeful Sweeney in his arms. Sweeney cast longing gazes up at Powell on red carpets. The pair flirted and giggled in … Read more
Faith Snapp has never let her blindness get in the way of pursuing her dreams. A 22-year-old Texas native who is legally blind, Snapp was accepted into the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine, FOX 26 Houston reported. “My entire life, my family has raised horses and goats for as long as I can … Read more
An Indiana mom of six is warning against tampon use after two of her daughters were sent to the hospital with sepsis from toxic shock syndrome infections. “We honestly thought we were going to lose them,” Javon Johnson, 46, of Elkhart, told Kennedy News. “They were both in really bad shape. It was a touchy … Read more
In 1999, during its first season on HBO, “The Sopranos” was the biggest TV show in the world. It didn’t have the largest audience — its ratings were still dwarfed by network hits like “ER” and “Friends” —but it had cultural cachet. The dark, sometimes comic tale of a mob boss from New Jersey was … Read more
Heads or tails? Choose wisely — the chances aren’t as equal as you think they are. Scientists have discovered that there’s a natural bias that occurs when flipping a coin, according to a pre-print study published on arXiv. Researchers at the University of Amsterdam were hoping to get an answer to the question: “If you … Read more
When it comes to carving out notches in the bedpost, less is more. A new study by researchers at Brigham Young University in Utah echoes a substantial body of research to conclude that a certain degree of premarital sex could impact your future relationship prospects. Experts in family studies at BYU’s Wheatley Institute have shown … Read more
Ubiquitous toxic chemicals — found in cookware, cosmetics and clothing, to name just a few commonplace items — may be the reason why some women are struggling to conceive and give birth. Researchers based in the US and Singapore have found the presence of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in the blood of would-be mothers … Read more
For decades, there has been scant progress in treating one of the leading causes of death and disability for Americans — stroke. But that may be about to change with a groundbreaking procedure called endovascular thrombectomy. In the US, more than 795,000 people a year have a stroke. Consequences of the disease include long-term disability, … Read more
A Stuyvesant High School senior who was once told getting into the elite institution was “practically impossible,” just beat the odds again — landing a spot at the top college in the world. Sebastian Acevedo — who grew up with an Ecuadorian immigrant mom and a supermarket manager dad, neither of whom went to college … Read more
A Los Angeles couple diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer just weeks apart are trying to provide a “positive” childhood for their two young sons. Laura Tomelloso, a retired officer for the US Department of Justice, had a colonoscopy in February that revealed she had Stage 4 colon cancer. Then it metastasized into ovarian cancer. The … Read more