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Exclusive | California’s top shark tracker has a message for swimmers as great whites multiply: ‘They’re only there for one reason’

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Exclusive | California’s top shark tracker has a message for swimmers as great whites multiply: ‘They’re only there for one reason’

A surge in shark sightings has terrified Southern California beach-goers this summer, but a legendary shark tracker says swimmers can breathe easy. The idea that local beaches are suddenly infested with bloodthirsty man-eating great whites is total “garbage,” according to veteran shark tracer Keith Poe, who has logged more than 33 years tracking one of … Read more

Here’s the real reason KFC stopped going by Kentucky Fried Chicken nearly four decades ago

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Here’s the real reason KFC stopped going by Kentucky Fried Chicken nearly four decades ago

Kentucky Fried Chicken officially shortened its name to KFC in 1991, and the reason behind the rebranding has fueled rumors ever since. One persistent myth falsely claims the Commonwealth of Kentucky trademarked the state’s name and forced the company to pay licensing fees. Another urban legend alleged KFC was breeding extra-large, “genetically modified organisms” with … Read more

Parents are giving babies giant melons to hug — it’s adorable, but there’s a good reason for it

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Parents are giving babies giant melons to hug — it’s adorable, but there’s a good reason for it

Mo’ melons, no problems. Here’s a cuter way to stay cool in the sweltering summer heat. Parents in China have been seen nestling giant winter melons in their babies’ cribs to help keep their bodies cool. Images circulating on social media show the hot tots cuddling with oversized fruits and vegetables, which are often as … Read more

7-Eleven is closing hundreds of locations in 2026 — and there’s a surprising reason why

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7-Eleven is closing hundreds of locations in 2026 — and there’s a surprising reason why

The world’s largest convenience store just got a little less convenient. With over 85,000 locations globally, 7-Eleven became a gas station powerhouse, operating in 20 countries. The chain has 13,000 locations across the US alone. But stores are disappearing like the last drops from a slushie machine. During a fiscal first-quarter earnings presentation last week … Read more

Dollar Tree installs customer price scanners for a disheartening reason: ‘Never thought I’d see the day’

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Dollar Tree installs customer price scanners for a disheartening reason: ‘Never thought I’d see the day’

Well, that’s priceless. An observant Dollar Tree shopper recently spotted a price checker in the aisles at their local store. In a post on the popular Facebook group Retail Dead or Alive, a space dedicated to “discussing retail of ANY kind,” a member posted a photo of the scanner. “Never thought I’d see the day … Read more

Tony Romo reveals ‘simple’ reason he never left Cowboys to chase elusive Super Bowl

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Tony Romo reveals ‘simple’ reason he never left Cowboys to chase elusive Super Bowl

As he was contemplating retirement, Tony Romo had an important decision to make: go elsewhere to chase an elusive Super Bowl, or retire a Cowboy without a ring.  He chose the latter.  While on an episode of “Pardon My Take,” the former quarterback and current CBS Sports broadcaster said he considered chasing a Super Bowl … Read more

America’s most-searched ice cream brand may surprise you — and there’s a healthy reason why

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America’s most-searched ice cream brand may surprise you — and there’s a healthy reason why

As Americans celebrate National Ice Cream Month this July, the brand they’re searching for most online is one that takes an unconventional approach to making frozen desserts. Halo Top was the most-searched ice cream brand from April 2025 through April 2026, according to Google search trends from all 50 states and Washington, D.C., analyzed in a study … Read more

Dana White’s blunt reason for UFC not doing Pride Nights turns heads: ‘Just not into it’

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Dana White’s blunt reason for UFC not doing Pride Nights turns heads: ‘Just not into it’

UFC CEO Dana White has been notorious for defending free speech within his MMA fighting promotion. This has sparked some backlash in recent years, given the wide array of controversial things that UFC fighters have said inside the octagon and done outside of it, such as former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier trying to fight … Read more

Mystery behind Botticelli’s Birth of Venus side-eye solved — and the reason is heartbreaking

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Mystery behind Botticelli’s Birth of Venus side-eye solved — and the reason is heartbreaking

For more than 500 years, Venus’ sideways glance has sparked endless debate. Now, scientists believe Sandro Botticelli wasn’t taking artistic license at all in his iconic “Birth of Venus” painting. The legendary artist may have faithfully painted the subtle signs of the devastating illness that killed his muse decades before modern medicine could explain it. … Read more

Bizarre reason for thunderous rumble in Hudson River revealed by scientists in eerie video

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Bizarre reason for thunderous rumble in Hudson River revealed by scientists in eerie video

Sturgeons’ booty calls apparently have a bass beat. Scientists have discovered that the huge, Volkswagen-sized fish have been making thunderous, rumbling sounds while getting it on in the Hudson River, per a raunchy study published in the journal Endangered Species Research. “It’s almost that you feel it more than you hear it,” study co-author Maija Niemistö, … Read more

Exclusive | Patrick Mahomes’ dad gets judge’s permission to travel out of state for adorable reason

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Exclusive | Patrick Mahomes’ dad gets judge’s permission to travel out of state for adorable reason

A judge in Texas has given Patrick Mahomes Sr. an opportunity to be a proud grandpa this summer. Court records The California Post obtained on Friday show a Smith County judge ruled Mahomes Sr. — who’s been on probation since 2024 following his guilty plea to a third DWI charge — can travel to Kansas … Read more

Nearly 40% of Americans admit they’ve gone on a date for this selfish reason

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Nearly 40% of Americans admit they’ve gone on a date for this selfish reason

Out on a date at a restaurant? The person across the table may be there mainly for the free food. That’s according to a recent survey by JG Wentworth, a financial services company based in Pennsylvania, which found that 39.9% of respondents admitted they have gone on a date on at least one occasion just to get … Read more

The real reason why public toilet seats have gaps in them — and it’s not as gross as you might think

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The real reason why public toilet seats have gaps in them — and it’s not as gross as you might think

This is news for those who skeeve public toilet seats. There are many unspoken, strange things in a public restroom — the gaps in toilet seats are one of them. And while you might think it’s a manufacturing error, there’s actually a very real, legal reason why public toilet seats look the way they do … Read more

The real reason parents are spending $10K to ‘game’ school exams

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The real reason parents are spending K to ‘game’ school exams

It is not just parents who want — or need — the diagnoses for their children. Schools do too, and it’s an indictment of a broken system. Ask yourself this: if you had a chance to get your child extra exam time for their SATs, would you do it?  The answer for many might be … Read more

Trader Joe’s new gummy worms are making shoppers run to the bathroom — but not for the reason you’d expect

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Trader Joe’s new gummy worms are making shoppers run to the bathroom — but not for the reason you’d expect

Forget prune juice — a Trader Joe’s sweet treat is the new unexpected laxative shoppers are learning about the hard way. The beloved grocery store’s new sugar-free Sweet and Sour Gummy Worms contain 14 grams of fiber per eight pieces — a single serving. To put that into perspective, that amount is roughly half of … Read more

Stunning reason Mexico City nightclub charging Americans 15x more than other tourists

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Stunning reason Mexico City nightclub charging Americans 15x more than other tourists

A Mexico City nightclub owner is taking revenge for President Trump’s “insults” by hitting American tourists where it hurts — their wallets. Club Japan is charging US citizens 15 times more than other tourists to get in, while posting a pointed jab about who does, and doesn’t, deserve discounts. “In the same way we remind … Read more

What is the reason for women’s hair loss? A hair growth expert tells all

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What is the reason for women’s hair loss? A hair growth expert tells all

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. It usually starts with your shower drain looking a little scarier than usual. At first, you tell yourself it’s nothing. Maybe you skipped a wash day or used a new … Read more

Matthew Stafford’s wife reveals dramatic reason for stopping podcast

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Matthew Stafford’s wife reveals dramatic reason for stopping podcast

Turns out, “The Morning After” was canceled because of the night before. Matthew Stafford’s wife, Kelly, revealed on Instagram Thursday that she stopped recording her popular podcast because she was constantly filled with dread over how her words would be twisted in the hours before shows would drop. “What I don’t miss is the anxiety … Read more

The real reason Walmart, Target and Costco are axing more self-checkouts — as states and NYC push limits

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The real reason Walmart, Target and Costco are axing more self-checkouts — as states and NYC push limits

Some major retailers are doing away with self-checkouts as legislators fight for stricter regulations on self-checkout systems. Among those brands, Walmart is eliminating self-checkout machines as the retail giant continues their experiment with automation. The retailer has been slowly removing their machines from its stores to go old school and bring back traditional cashier lanes. … Read more

Stickler airline worker threatened to charge traveler $100 at check-in for head-scratching reason

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Stickler airline worker threatened to charge traveler 0 at check-in for head-scratching reason

Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed that day. Every overpacker knows how stressful the moment can be when your luggage is being weighed while checking in for a flight. While some airline angels will sometimes let a few extra pounds fly without charging an overweight fee, one unlucky flyer traveling to … Read more