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

Got soft skills? These key workplace traits will set you apart

Got soft skills? These key workplace traits will set you apart

The formula for career success ain’t what it used to be. Yesterday’s hot skills — science, technology, engineering and math — that won workers new jobs, promotions and pay raises a few years ago won’t be sufficient for success in 2024 and beyond. Today, employers care just as much, if not more, about so-called “soft … Read more

Paige Spiranac hypes her hot dog-eating skills, offers to fill in for Joey Chestnut

Paige Spiranac hypes her hot dog-eating skills, offers to fill in for Joey Chestnut

Paige Spiranac is ready to fill Joey Chestnut’s prolific shoes. Shortly after The Post reported Tuesday that Chestnut has been barred from participating in the July 4th Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest over a brand deal with a competitor, the longtime golf influencer volunteered for the annual event while touting her own stats. “I’m available … Read more

Howard Stern breaks silence on Jerry Seinfeld shading his comedy skills: ‘This is embarrassing’

Howard Stern breaks silence on Jerry Seinfeld shading his comedy skills: ‘This is embarrassing’

Howard Stern has officially responded to Jerry Seinfeld saying that he isn’t very funny. Last week, Seinfeld, 70, claimed that Stern, 70, is lacking “comedy chops” on the “Fly on the Wall” podcast. After Seinfeld’s comments went viral, he issued an apology to the famous radio host. Stern broke his silence on Seinfeld’s remarks and … Read more

Elite international artists show off their ink skills at the 10th annual New York State Tattoo Expo – PHOTOS

Elite international artists show off their ink skills at the 10th annual New York State Tattoo Expo – PHOTOS

The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo celebrated its 10th anniversary and was held at the New York Hilton Midtown, May 10-12, 2024. Featuring over 500 artists, this gathering of elite international tattoo artists offers a unique experience of artistry, creativity, and culture. The Empire State Expo, with its curated shows, live tattooing, seminars, and … Read more

Internships offer experience, skills and can open doors

Internships offer experience, skills and can open doors

Forget summer travel or lifeguarding. College student Sky Crabtree is ready to sharpen his journalism skills this summer with an internship at NBC 4 New York at 30 Rock. The 19-year-old rising junior at Stony Brook University on Long Island will be working with the consumer reporting team for “Better Get Baquero,” monitoring tip lines, … Read more

Gypsy Rose Blanchard wanted kids, praised husband’s sex skills pre-split: ‘D is fire’

Gypsy Rose Blanchard wanted kids, praised husband’s sex skills pre-split: ‘D is fire’

Gypsy Rose Blanchard is splitting from her husband, Ryan Anderson — months after her viral comment about their sex life. The newly-freed Blanchard, 32, revealed Thursday on her private Facebook account that she and Anderson, 37, are separating three months after she was released from prison for her role in killing her mother, Dee Dee. … Read more

Why soft skills are in great demand in today’s workforce

Why soft skills are in great demand in today’s workforce

Your job performance is a combination of your “hard skills” — your technical knowledge and hands-on work product — and your intangible “soft skills,” which are taking the American workplace by storm.  Soft skills are non-technical skills that relate to how you work. These skills include how you interact with colleagues, how you solve problems and how … Read more

Best online courses and certificate programs to master new skills in 2024

Best online courses and certificate programs to master new skills in 2024

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Let’s be real — once the New Year approaches, we’re all about looking into personal development. Of course, this extends to online courses to sharpen a rusty skill or gain a new one. From Coursera to edX to … Read more

‘Everybody scream!’ Tot stuns NYC restaurant crowd with singing skills

‘Everybody scream!’ Tot stuns NYC restaurant crowd with singing skills

He’s Tiny Bennett. A talented New York City tot is being compared to a bite-sized Bobby Darin after enthralling restaurant patrons with a charismatic rendition of “Beyond the Sea,” as seen in a video melting hearts online. The impromptu performance went down last month at the Panini Grill on Staten Island after a ballsy seven-year-old … Read more

A man’s neck size affects perception of his parenting skills: study

A man’s neck size affects perception of his parenting skills: study

When it comes to men, size does matter. Neck size, that is. A new study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Psychology found the perception of how nurturing or protective a man is toward his children is tied to the trapezius muscle. The muscle starts at the base of the neck, goes across the shoulders … Read more

COVID disrupted formative learning years, leaving kids to still struggle with basic reading skills

COVID disrupted formative learning years, leaving kids to still struggle with basic reading skills

They were the kids most disrupted by the pandemic, the ones who were still learning to write their names and tie their shoes when schools shut down in the spring of 2020. Now, they’re the big kids at elementary schools across the United States. Many still need profound help overcoming the effects of the pandemic. To catch up, … Read more

Olivia Dunne shows off ‘new skills’ for senior LSU season with flawless flips

Olivia Dunne shows off ‘new skills’ for senior LSU season with flawless flips

New year, new Olivia Dunne. The LSU gymnastics star, who is the highest-earning female athlete in the NCAA, showed off a seemingly new flip for her vault routine in a video she posted to Instagram on Friday. “Hey seniors can play with new skills too,” Dunne, who has 4.4 million Instagram followers, captioned the post. … Read more

Kate Middleton shocks Roger Federer with her tennis skills: ‘Amazing!’

Kate Middleton shocks Roger Federer with her tennis skills: ‘Amazing!’

It was a royally good rally — but the king of tennis couldn’t outplay the real-life princess. Roger Federer has faced off against Princess Kate in a game to advertise the upcoming Wimbledon Championships. Footage of the friendly match was shared on the organization’s official Instagram account on Sunday, with viewers left impressed by Kate’s … Read more

Tom Brady jokes about ‘bad’ parenting skills as thrill-seeking summer with kids continues

Tom Brady jokes about ‘bad’ parenting skills as thrill-seeking summer with kids continues

Tom Brady’s thrill-seeking summer with his kids continues. Fresh off a spin on the “Tower of Terror” attraction at Walt Disney World in Florida, the retired NFL quarterback recently ventured to Europe, where he lets his three children — sons Jack, 15, Benjamin, 13, and 10-year-old daughter Vivian — take hand-held jet skis for a … Read more

Viral Masters fan Aaliyah Kikumoto shows off her own golf skills on TikTok

Viral Masters fan Aaliyah Kikumoto shows off her own golf skills on TikTok

The viral Masters fan has a pretty impressive backswing. Aaliyah Kikumoto — the Texas Tech dancer who went viral while attending this year’s tournament — showed off her golf skills at a driving range, where she sported her green Masters cap in a video on TikTok. “Some clips from the other day,” Kikumoto wrote in … Read more

I’m a mechanic with 3-inch nails and heels — but my skills are the real deal

I’m a mechanic with 3-inch nails and heels — but my skills are the real deal

She can do it all — and she can do it in heels. A model revealed she lives a double life as a mechanic — but all the men make fun of her glamorous style. Peyton Cicconi can fix engines just as well as the men in the industry, and she can do it while … Read more