Autism breakthrough? New therapy may improve social communication skills in just days

Autism breakthrough? New therapy may improve social communication skills in just days

A new autism therapy may be on the way — and it’s got everyone talking. Researchers in China have developed a brain stimulation technique that’s showing early promise in improving social communication skills among children with autism. That could be significant, given that for many on the spectrum, communication and language challenges are some of … Read more

A new wave of AI schools is balancing life skills and machine-led learning — for as little as two hours a day

A new wave of AI schools is balancing life skills and machine-led learning — for as little as two hours a day

No textbooks, no homework, no teachers. Welcome to the future of education. At least according to Alpha School, a fast-growing network of private academies that claims to be revolutionizing education with artificial intelligence. At Alpha — which has locations in Austin, Miami, San Francisco and New York City, and charges tuition of up to $65,000 … Read more

Mom’s brutal takedown of men’s parenting skills sparks viral debate: ‘Prove me wrong’

Mom’s brutal takedown of men’s parenting skills sparks viral debate: ‘Prove me wrong’

She said what she said. A woman’s hot take on how dads should know how to care for their kids without a list of instructions from mom has stirred up an important discussion about gender roles. Lisa Koerner posted a video in which the Arizona native shared her “unpopular opinion” about parental responsibility — and … Read more

Paris Jackson details her ‘very hard’ sobriety journey: I had no ‘survival skills’

Paris Jackson details her ‘very hard’ sobriety journey: I had no ‘survival skills’

Paris Jackson is celebrating six years of sobriety with a powerful message. Michael Jackson’s 27-year-old daughter shared an Instagram post Saturday where she reflected on her journey to beating her battle with addiction. “Getting sober ain’t always the indication that life is perfect,” Paris wrote. “A few years in it all got very very hard. … Read more

Teacher shocked by students’ lack of basic classroom skills: ‘It’s scaring me’

Teacher shocked by students’ lack of basic classroom skills: ‘It’s scaring me’

Are kids these days doomed? A concerned middle school teacher recently took to social media to explain the lack of reading and problem-solving skills in her teen students. “I don’t understand how these kids ended up at this point,” a Dallas, Texas, teacher named Ms. L said about her 8th-grade students in a now-viral TikTok … Read more

Education costs are higher than ever — yet teens aren’t learning basic life skills. Here’s what they need

Education costs are higher than ever — yet teens aren’t learning basic life skills. Here’s what they need

Parents across the country are shelling out more money than ever before on education costs for their children. In New York City, the average private school parent is paying $27,322 for high school tuition, with some prestigious schools topping $70,000. Additionally, families are making enormous expenditures on back-to-school supplies as well as tutoring, test prep, … Read more

I’m Jennifer Aniston’s trainer — forget ‘no pain, no gain,’ these are the most important exercise skills to work on

I’m Jennifer Aniston’s trainer — forget ‘no pain, no gain,’ these are the most important exercise skills to work on

Jennifer Aniston is done with the “no pain, no gain” mindet. “That’s not true at all. You can actually have gain with no pain,” she told People earlier this year. Now her personal trainer has broken down what that means on a practical level, telling The Post which exercises are crucial — and how you … Read more

Here’s the generation with the best parenting skills: ‘We’re not helicopter parents – we’re gliders’

Here’s the generation with the best parenting skills: ‘We’re not helicopter parents – we’re gliders’

For a while there, Gen X parents were barely part of the parenting conversation. We weren’t hosting parenting podcasts. We weren’t going viral on TikTok for Bento box ideas. We were just… quietly getting on with it – packing recess, setting boundaries, and confiscating iPads like it was our job (because, well, it kind of is). Look, I firmly … Read more

Yankees draft Rory Fox after Notre Dame pitcher shows off skills against athlete girlfriend

Yankees draft Rory Fox after Notre Dame pitcher shows off skills against athlete girlfriend

Rory Fox will begin his professional baseball career with the Yankees organization in a few weeks, but for now, he’s honing his skills against his girlfriend. Fox, whom the Yankees selected 194th overall in the sixth round of the 2025 MLB Draft on Monday, got some final pre-draft work in over the weekend against his … Read more

Entry-level jobs are disappearing — Gen Z should learn these crucial skills to get hired

Entry-level jobs are disappearing — Gen Z should learn these crucial skills to get hired

AI in, Gen Z out. Experts are warning that entry-level jobs may be disappearing, leaving Gen Z unemployed. Entry-level jobs may be shifting or all together disappearing leaving Gen Z on the job hunt. LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS – stock.adobe.com This generation of young workers, expected to make up about 30% of the global workforce by 2030, … Read more

Sean Combs is relying on his celebrity skills in court — but it’s a dangerous gamble: source

Sean Combs is relying on his celebrity skills in court — but it’s a dangerous gamble: source

It’s the most important performance of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ life. The rapper/actor/showman has apparently been treating the US District Court in Lower Manhattan as his stage as he is on trial fighting charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. He has allegedly been working so hard to charm the jury that the judge has ordered him … Read more

Gen Z is signing up for ‘Adulting 101’ classes — because they can’t handle even basic life skills: ‘A lot of stuff involves money’

Gen Z is signing up for ‘Adulting 101’ classes — because they can’t handle even basic life skills: ‘A lot of stuff involves money’

They can code TikToks in their sleep — but can’t cook rice without a YouTube tutorial. Gen Z is flocking to “Adulting 101” crash courses, desperate to learn what previous generations might call common sense: how to do laundry, budgeting for rent or navigating a grocery store without Googling “what is a turnip?” “I don’t … Read more

‘The Amateur,’ Rami Malek and His Particular Outsider Set of Skills

‘The Amateur,’ Rami Malek and His Particular Outsider Set of Skills

The first time the world got a good look at Rami Malek, computer screens were reflected more often than not in his distinctive peepers. As the star of “Mr. Robot,” Sam Esmail’s zeitgeisty TV series about a psychologically damaged hacker’s fight against the billionaire class, Malek seemed a creature of zeros and ones, shrinking into … Read more

Beauty pageant queens to be judged on CPR skills instead of ‘outdated’ bikini modeling: ‘I’m glad I know how to do it’

Beauty pageant queens to be judged on CPR skills instead of ‘outdated’ bikini modeling: ‘I’m glad I know how to do it’

From catwalks to chest compressions. In a move to modernize a 97-year-old competition and scrap its outdated swimwear round, contestants will now be judged on life-saving skills like chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Replacing the traditional bikini modeling segment, the newly introduced “CPR Queen” challenge is the brainchild of current Miss World England, Milla Magee. … Read more

Exclusive | Meet Chowder the bulldog — a pooch going viral for his impressive skateboarding skills

Exclusive | Meet Chowder the bulldog — a pooch going viral for his impressive skateboarding skills

He’s just a skater dog. A Bulldog named Chowder fetched 1.6 million TikTok followers and has repeatedly gone viral for his impressive skateboarding skills. “We’ve skated a lot with teenagers, and they all laugh because they say, ‘He’s a reincarnated skater. We know it. He’s just like us,’” his owner, Jami Delperdang, told The Post. … Read more

25% of remote workers say their social skills have declined while working from home: survey

25% of remote workers say their social skills have declined while working from home: survey

This isn’t working out.  Remote work policies ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic have taken a serious toll on employees’ social and emotional well-being, a new study found.  A shocking 25% of remote workers say their social skills declined since going fully remote, with millennials being the most susceptible to the harms of telecommuting, a … Read more

Here’s why baby boomers enjoy learning new skills

Here’s why baby boomers enjoy learning new skills

The majority of baby boomers love to learn new things, but they think they’re too old to actually do so, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans, split evenly by generation, revealed that although 74% of boomers said they “love” learning new things, and six in 10 find that learning something new is … Read more

Eric Roberts rips Julia Roberts’ acting skills in beloved 80’s classic: ‘Nobody’s great in that movie’

Eric Roberts rips Julia Roberts’ acting skills in beloved 80’s classic: ‘Nobody’s great in that movie’

Eric Roberts has a bone to pick with these flowers. The 68-year-old, who is Julia Roberts‘ older brother, shared that he’s not a fan of one of her most critically acclaimed movies, “Steel Magnolias.” In his memoir “Runaway Train: Or the Story of My Life So Far,” Roberts was candid about the 1989 dramedy. “​​Julia was good in ‘Mystic Pizza,’ great … Read more

Lions rookie Sione Vaki stuns with his surprising singing skills

Lions rookie Sione Vaki stuns with his surprising singing skills

Lions head coach Dan Campbell said he was impressed by running back Sione Vaki’s voice after the team’s annual rookie talent show. Vaki, a fourth-round pick, then showcased his impressive pipes when he sang for the media after Lions practice Wednesday in Allen Park, Mich. “I don’t know if (Vaki had) the best performance, but … Read more

Gen Z workers claim bizarre skills on resumes — and millennial managers aren’t amused: ‘Is this real?’

Gen Z workers claim bizarre skills on resumes — and millennial managers aren’t amused: ‘Is this real?’

When baker Amy Gastman was hiring for a baking assistant and barista, she was inundated with applications. But some stood out — for the wrong reasons. London-based Gastman, the owner of the vegan bakery Eat by Amy, slammed prospective Gen Z workers for their unprofessional resumes and emails, which listed being a Harry Styles fan … Read more