DEAR ABBY: I have been with my significant other for five years and have helped raise his daughter, “Maeve,” since she was a toddler. She is now 8, and her behavior — and his enabling — are pushing me to my breaking point. Maeve demands her father do everything for her, including bathing and dressing … Read more
SNY, the sports network that broadcasts Mets games, canceled its shows, “SportsNite” and “Baseball Night in New York” effective immediately, The Post confirmed. The network also underwent major layoffs and shut down its website on Friday, according to The Athletic. SNY will continue to produce its pre- and postgame shows for the Mets and Jets, … Read more
Troy Aikman has made a predication on his broadcast future. While speaking at Peter King’s book signing for “The Game” in Dallas on Wednesday night, Aikman said “there’s a 50-50 chance” he won’t be on TV next year, per the Dallas News’ Tim Cowlishaw. The 59-year-old’s contract with ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” expires at the … Read more
Dolly Parton grew up in a tiny log cabin nestled north of the Smoky Mountains, one of 11 siblings living in abject poverty. But at the time of her death from cancer on August 25, the country superstar was worth some $450 million, ranking her among the top 100 richest self-made women in America, according … Read more
Families are flea-ing the premises. Peri Park, a beloved playground in Fairfax, an incorporated town in California’s ritzy Marin County, has been temporarily closed due to a “significant flea infestation” that was discovered by town maintenance crews after multiple complaints from parents and grandparents. The pint-sized pests were found in the play area’s sand and … Read more
Left to your own devices? Turns out you’ll probably go left. Whether you’re going for a stroll around the neighborhood while on the phone or killing time before your train arrives, odds are you’re unconsciously veering the same way as just about everyone else. A new study says humans instinctively drift left, or counterclockwise, when … Read more
ESPN NFL draft analyst Matt Miller was ejected from his car and lost “a significant amount of blood” during his horrific accident last Wednesday that led to the amputation of his left arm. Details of the accident, which took place in Missouri and involved Miller’s 2023 Ford Bronco and a semi-truck, were revealed Thursday in … Read more
The shingles vaccine is intended to prevent shingles, a painful rash caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, also known as herpes zoster, but a new study suggests that it could have major secondary benefits. Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have identified a potential link between the shingles vaccine and a reduced risk of developing vascular … Read more
Another trend that’s once again making dating messy. It seems that off-putting dating trends are continually emerging for singles to be aware of as they navigate today’s complex digital dating world — and “zip coding” seems to be the latest one. While it might sound self-explanatory compared to its trend counterparts like “shrekking” and “bio-baiting,” … Read more
Enough of that. Experts often reassure couples that an occasional disagreement is normal in a healthy relationship. Although a little back and forth here and there is expected — there’s supposedly a way to do it without it turning disastrous. Harvard professor, Julia Minson, leads a team of psychologists, negotiation scholars and computational linguists. After … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m in a long-term relationship with an incredible guy I’ll call “Jerry.” We both have grown children, his parents and family are amazing, and we all get along wonderfully. Jerry works hard as a health-care professional. I work as well, but he supports us financially, for which I am grateful. He has an … Read more
Researchers are over the moon about a special form of vitamin D for autism. Studies indicate that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) tend to have lower levels of vitamin D compared to their peers — the so-called “sunshine vitamin” is crucial for fetal brain development. Unfortunately, research exploring the effects of traditional vitamin D … Read more
Too many options in the dating cookie jar. One of the many things that makes dating so difficult these days is that people oftentimes don’t want to commit. With the help of dating apps, even after meeting someone they’re interested in, single people continue swiping to see their other options. Unfortunately, there’s a name for … Read more
Today’s digital dating world is full of flaky, non-committal people. And unfortunately, what comes with that is a sea of single people dating someone they have a connection with, but keeping it a secret. If you have a hunch that your lover is purposely not posting you on their Instagram feed, not bringing you along … Read more
Looks like Ozempic isn’t the only diabetes drug that wound up having a secret side hustle. A team of Swedish researchers has discovered that a drug traditionally meant for Type 2 diabetes shows immense promise in keeping prostate cancer at bay. A team of Swedish researchers has discovered that a drug traditionally meant for Type … Read more
What’s in your gut might just break your heart — literally. For years, doctors have used body mass index (BMI) as the standard tool for measuring obesity and assessing a patient’s risk of developing heart failure. But new research suggests that a simple ratio involving your waistline may be an even better predictor. The best … Read more
Time to shed a few pounds? A new study suggests that a “relatively simple” dieting approach can help people lose a “significant” amount of weight in just three months — and actually keep it off. Even better, it doesn’t involve counting every calorie, so you can stop obsessing over every bite and start enjoying your … Read more
Are you calling “Boobear” or “John Hinge”? Whether it be an endearing — and possibly embarrassing — nickname or their full legal name, your partner’s contact name in your phone gives insight into your relationship. According to relationship experts, here’s what the moniker could mean. Whether you use a nickname or a full legal name, … Read more
They’ll give a hat-tip to her in the movie. The upcoming “Downton Abbey” movie will include a tribute to Maggie Smith, who died at 89 in September. Smith played the iconic Dowager Countess in the TV show, which ran from 2010-2015, and both follow up movies. Her character died at the end of the second … Read more
United Airlines said Tuesday that an acute shortage of air traffic controllers was causing “significant disruption” for travelers at its busy Newark, NJ, hub outside of New York City. The airline said the Federal Aviation Administration has been forced to reduce traffic flows to Newark hub because of low staffing on 12 of the first 25 … Read more