Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin aims to raise $10B in first round of outside fundraising: report

Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin aims to raise B in first round of outside fundraising: report

Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin is reportedly kicking off a $10 billion fundraising round that values the rocket company at $130 billion, hot on the heels of last month’s historic IPO for Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The deal, reported by DealBook, would expand Blue Origin’s investor base beyond the deep-pocketed Bezos for the first time, reducing his … Read more

Your ‘dad bod’ could raise your kids’ risk for obesity and disease — before they’re even conceived

Your ‘dad bod’ could raise your kids’ risk for obesity and disease — before they’re even conceived

While a shocking number of women prefer to bed down with a dad bod, experts say the physique could be bad news for future fathers. New research published in Current Obesity Reports explores how a man’s overall health before and during parenthood plays a critical role in childhood development. “We found that fathers’ health is an … Read more

Shocking number of millennial and Gen Z parents spank their kids, study says: ‘Necessary to raise a child properly’

Shocking number of millennial and Gen Z parents spank their kids, study says: ‘Necessary to raise a child properly’

Spare the rod and spoil the child? A recent study found that a large swath of Gen Z and millennial parents still use spanking as a form of punishment. Published in the Canadian Journal of Public Health last month, the research revealed that when this demographic of parents was asked whether they had ever spanked … Read more

Former California meth capital ranked among the best places to raise a family in the US

Former California meth capital ranked among the best places to raise a family in the US

The city once dubbed America’s meth capital is apparently becoming surprising wholesome. Fresno was once called “The City Addicted to Crystal Meth” in a 2009 BBC documentary — but now, somehow, it’s apparently one of the better places to raise a family in the United States. The much-maligned Central Valley metro — which also recently landed on … Read more

Workers feel severly underpaid — and reveal pay raise they need to be satisfied: survey

Workers feel severly underpaid — and reveal pay raise they need to be satisfied: survey

According to a new global study, one in five workers feels severely underpaid and that they’re due a huge pay raise. The international poll of 4,000 employed adults across the US, UK, France, Germany, Singapore and Australia found 18% believe their pay can’t satisfy them, and they would need a 32% pay increase in order … Read more

Man pulls police car down the street with his penis — to ‘raise awareness’ for prostate cancer

Man pulls police car down the street with his penis — to ‘raise awareness’ for prostate cancer

A wacky strongman believes he has become the first person in the world to pull a car with his penis — while on fire. And he insists the fantastical phallic stunt was a bid to raise awareness for prostate cancer. John Stephenson, 50, hauled a 2-ton French police car 131 feet along a residential street … Read more

Midwesterners keep quirky ‘meat raffle’ tradition alive as a way to score cheap eats — and raise money for charity

Midwesterners keep quirky ‘meat raffle’ tradition alive as a way to score cheap eats — and raise money for charity

WACONIA, Minn. — In these polarizing times, Minnesotans have found something they can agree on — the thrill of a meat raffle. Meat raffles have been popular in pockets of the US for decades, offering a fun way to raise money for charities while handing out prizes ranging from ground beef and hot dogs to … Read more

Eating a plant-based diet can either raise or lower your dementia risk — it depends on one major choice

Eating a plant-based diet can either raise or lower your dementia risk — it depends on one major choice

We’ve long been told that vegetarianism can improve heart health, nutrient intake and digestion while lowering the risk of chronic disease and certain cancers — but some plant-based diets may do more harm than good. Case in point: A new study in the scientific journal Neurology finds that high-quality, vitamin-rich plant-based diets go a long … Read more

Delta is the latest airline to raise checked bag fees — in line with competitors

Delta is the latest airline to raise checked bag fees — in line with competitors

Delta Air Lines is the latest airline to increase their checked bag fees. Passengers on domestic flights and select short-haul international routes will now pay $45 for their first checked bag and $55 for the second — a $10 increase. The cost of checking a third bad will increase from $150 to $200. The price … Read more

A staggering amount of burned-out workers say they’re doing 3 jobs at once — without a raise or promotion

A staggering amount of burned-out workers say they’re doing 3 jobs at once — without a raise or promotion

Workers said they’re doing three jobs at once in their current roles, but over half haven’t had a raise or promotion for their hard work, according to a new study. A recent survey of 2,000 employed Americans investigated the many contributing factors behind this increase in workload and what workers need to work sustainably. Each … Read more

Where you get your drinking water from can raise your risk of Parkinson’s by up to 62%

Where you get your drinking water from can raise your risk of Parkinson’s by up to 62%

Sip at your own risk. A new study suggests that where you get your drinking water could increase your odds of being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a devastating movement disorder with no cure. Even more concerning, the source linked to the highest risk is used widely across the country, especially in the southeastern and central … Read more

Afraid to ask for a raise? How to get past the anxiety and land your dream salary

Afraid to ask for a raise? How to get past the anxiety and land your dream salary

Lost sleep, a stepped-up heart rate and an upset stomach can all be symptoms of an upcoming performance review. That may help explain why, according to a Payscale survey, only ”43% of survey respondents have ever asked for a raise in their current field.”  The problem: While it’s easy to hope that your work will be recognized … Read more

Exclusive | Saks owner races to raise $1B in financing as CEO steps down, possible bankruptcy looms: sources

Exclusive | Saks owner races to raise B in financing as CEO steps down, possible bankruptcy looms: sources

The owner of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman is in a race to land more than $1 billion in rescue financing from new and existing investors – even as the company announced its CEO is stepping down, The Post has learned.  The luxury giant needs a cash infusion to pay off a … Read more

Army veteran Ed Bambas, 88, reveals he works full time at supermarket after losing pension — internet rallies to raise over $1M

Army veteran Ed Bambas, 88, reveals he works full time at supermarket after losing pension — internet rallies to raise over M

He’s writing out a large cashier’s check. An 88-year-old Army veteran heartbreakingly revealed he works five days a week at a local grocery store to help pay his bills before kindhearted shoppers rallied to raise over one million dollars for his retirement. Ed Bambas, a cashier at the Meijer store in Brighton, Michigan, lost his … Read more

Common problem can raise risk of Parkinson’s disease — but there’s a simple solution

Common problem can raise risk of Parkinson’s disease — but there’s a simple solution

Parkinson’s disease — which causes poor balance and stiff movement — affects an estimated 1 million Americans. That number is expected to rise by 20% in the next few years. While there’s no sure-fire way to prevent the neurodegenerative disorder, new research has found that a condition that affects millions could increase the chances of … Read more

How morning sex could increase your job satisfaction — and help you score a raise: study

How morning sex could increase your job satisfaction — and help you score a raise: study

They’re knocking boots before punching the clock.   The key to success? Morning sex! A little NSFW action at sunrise enhances employee productivity and better positions naughty 9-to-5ers to receive perks at work, such as pay increases and promotions, per a new risqué report.  Breadwinners who routinely enjoy morning sex experience increased levels of productivity, focus … Read more

Exclusive | My mom was an NYPD cop who gave her life for New York — but the state won’t give me her pension to help raise my orphaned siblings

Exclusive | My mom was an NYPD cop who gave her life for New York — but the state won’t give me her pension to help raise my orphaned siblings

Genesis Villella remembers being the loudest, proudest parent cheering as twins Peter and Delilah crossed the stage at their 2023 high school graduation.  But looking around the stands, teeming with giddy moms and dads applauding their own kids, Villella was thunderstruck by the stinging reminder of her mother’s murder.  “Not having [our] mom there to … Read more

Kate Middleton, Prince William’s new neighbors raise concerns over their move to ‘forever home’

Kate Middleton, Prince William’s new neighbors raise concerns over their move to ‘forever home’

It’s a royal welcome. Kate Middleton and Prince William’s new neighbors are getting ready for the royal family’s upcoming move to Forest Lodge in Windsor after three years at Adelaide Cottage. The Prince and Princess of Wales during a visit to Ardura Community Forest in Ardura, Isle of Mull, Scotland, on April 30, 2025. Getty … Read more

‘Freaky Friday’ director reveals he wasn’t invited back for sequel: ‘I did raise my hand’

‘Freaky Friday’ director reveals he wasn’t invited back for sequel: ‘I did raise my hand’

Even the filmmakers got swapped. Mark Waters, who directed the 2003 film “Freaky Friday” starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, has revealed that he was never even approached to return for this year’s sequel. Mark Waters attends the Netflix premiere of “He’s All That” at the NeueHouse in Hollywood, California, on August 25, 2021. … Read more

I co-parent with ChatGPT — I love turning off my brain and letting AI help raise my child

I co-parent with ChatGPT — I love turning off my brain and letting AI help raise my child

She’s tech-ing a break from burnout.  Even with an in-person partner, Lilian Schmidt was sick of shouldering the mental load of motherhood.  So, she’s trained ChatGPT to become a second mommy — tasking it to draft shopping lists, create meal plans, plan birthdays and vacations, and revolutionize bedtime.  Lilian Schmidt has transformed ChatGPT into a co-parent, entrusting … Read more