Rare type of dementia makes man cry happy tears for bizarre reason — plus his other unique symptoms

Rare type of dementia makes man cry happy tears for bizarre reason — plus his other unique symptoms

Dementia often affects memory, thinking, behavior and daily functioning — now, a new case study reveals a novel symptom that shouldn’t be overlooked. Nearly 7 million Americans and more than 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia, an umbrella term that describes several progressive disorders that impact memory and cognition. While Alzheimer’s disease is the most common … Read more

Berlin Film Festival defends US actors avoiding political questions: ‘Their right of free speech’

Berlin Film Festival defends US actors avoiding political questions: ‘Their right of free speech’

The Berlin Film Festival head defended actors and filmmakers who choose to avoid politics in press interviews in a lengthy statement Saturday night. Director Tricia Tuttle made the comments after actors like Neil Patrick Harris and Michelle Yeoh declined to comment on US political matters while attending the festival. Festival jury head and German filmmaker … Read more

Billie Eilish refers to ‘kidnapped’ protesters during award speech — appears to denounce ICE

Billie Eilish refers to ‘kidnapped’ protesters during award speech — appears to denounce ICE

Pop star Billie Eilish appeared to denounce Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids after claiming that people were being “kidnapped” and “assaulted and murdered” during an acceptance speech on Saturday. Though Eilish did not directly reference ICE operations by name, she alluded to the ongoing immigration raids while receiving the 2026 MLK Jr. Beloved Community Environmental Justice Award. “To … Read more

King Charles urges ‘digital detox,’ calls for reconciliation after year filled with royal drama in Christmas speech

King Charles urges ‘digital detox,’ calls for reconciliation after year filled with royal drama in Christmas speech

All King Charles III seems to want for Christmas, after all the turmoil he’s endured this year, is a “digital detox.” After the British royal family stepped out for its annual Christmas Day church outing, it gathered around the television to watch the monarch’s Christmas broadcast. The speech was filmed earlier this month inside the Lady … Read more

Americans are getting self-conscious about their ‘Valley Girl’ voice — so, like, here’s what they can do about it

Americans are getting self-conscious about their ‘Valley Girl’ voice — so, like, here’s what they can do about it

Americans are, like, so totally over how we speak — but can we actually stop using them? Filler words have become so common in everyday conversation that most of us hardly notice them — until someone points them out. But according to a new study by Preply, a global online language learning platform, Americans are getting … Read more

Rachael Ray’s most controversial moments: From ‘evil’ Dunkin’ ad, ‘hate crime’ recipe and slurred speech

Rachael Ray’s most controversial moments: From ‘evil’ Dunkin’ ad, ‘hate crime’ recipe and slurred speech

If you can’t handle the heat, get out of the kitchen. Rachael Ray, 57, made a name for herself in the early 2000s when her cookbook, “30 Minute Meals,” led to an appearance on the “Today” show, followed by her first of many contracts with the Food Network. While hosting “30 Minute Meals” on the … Read more

Exclusive | How my nonverbal autistic son began speaking at age 8 — he’d understood everything for years and had some complaints

Exclusive | How my nonverbal autistic son began speaking at age 8 — he’d understood everything for years and had some complaints

Nathaniel Schnier had notes — years’ worth of them. Having spent much of his childhood barely able to mutter more than a few words at a time, the young boy began speaking in full sentences at age 8. His first order of business? Setting the record straight. “He had a laundry list of everything that … Read more

Our autistic son’s speech was ‘erased’ at 18 months — now he uses full sentences thanks to an experimental drug

Our autistic son’s speech was ‘erased’ at 18 months — now he uses full sentences thanks to an experimental drug

Ryan Baldridge Jr. was a bright, talkative toddler — breezing through flash cards, building an “astonishing” vocabulary and hitting developmental milestone with ease. Then, at 18 months, something shifted. “It was like he was erased and reset,” his father, Ryan Baldridge Sr., told The Post. “Everything changed.” Suddenly, the young boy, known to his family … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Big Brother’ star Ashley Hollis defends her win from ‘naysayers,’ reacts to Vince’s final speech: ‘Yikes’

Exclusive | ‘Big Brother’ star Ashley Hollis defends her win from ‘naysayers,’ reacts to Vince’s final speech: ‘Yikes’

Ashley Hollis is basking in her “Big Brother” victory. After being crowned the Season 27 champion, the 25-year-old attorney exclusively spoke to The Post and defended her win from critics of her gameplay. “Well firstly to the naysayers, I would like to argue I didn’t need to win competitions because I wasn’t a threat in … Read more

Sarah McLachlan, Jewel cancel Disney premiere performances to support ‘free speech’ after Jimmy Kimmel suspension

Sarah McLachlan, Jewel cancel Disney premiere performances to support ‘free speech’ after Jimmy Kimmel suspension

Sarah McLachlan and Jewel are standing in solidarity with Jimmy Kimmel. The singers canceled their planned performances at ABC News’ “Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery” documentary premiere in Los Angeles Sunday to protest Disney’s decision to suspend “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” McLachlan, 57, introduced the film at the screening and told the audience that the artists … Read more

‘Hacks’ star Hannah Einbinder slammed for crude Emmys speech: ‘F–k ICE and free Palestine’

‘Hacks’ star Hannah Einbinder slammed for crude Emmys speech: ‘F–k ICE and free Palestine’

“Hacks” star Hannah Einbinder is under fire for turning her Emmy acceptance speech into a crude, political soapbox in which she said, “F—k ICE and free Palestine.” The actress’ controversial remarks went viral after she won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for the hit HBO show during Sunday night’s live ceremony. “Go Birds, … Read more

Here’s what Stephen Colbert said in emotional Emmys speech following ‘Late Show’ cancellation

Here’s what Stephen Colbert said in emotional Emmys speech following ‘Late Show’ cancellation

Stephen Colbert made an emotional plea to Hollywood execs to hire his staff as he addressed his “Late Show” cancellation in a surprise monologue at the 2025 Emmy Awards Sunday night. The comedian, 61, was greeted to a standing ovation as he graced the stage to present the first award for Best Lead Actor in … Read more

Browns reporter takes savage shot at Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson romance in Hall of Fame speech

Browns reporter takes savage shot at Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson romance in Hall of Fame speech

Browns beat reporter Mary Kay Cabot took a brutal jab at Bill Belichick’s highly publicized romance with 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson on Friday when she accepted the Bill Nunn Memorial Award during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket Dinner in Canton, Ohio. Cabot, who began covering the Browns in 1991, the same year … Read more

Here’s why you should never name your baby one of these 3 common names, speech therapist says

Here’s why you should never name your baby one of these 3 common names, speech therapist says

Don’t name them that. Millennial parents are using the ’90s as inspiration for naming their newborns — which is fine, as long as they avoid three names in particular, according to a speech therapist. Chloe Conrad is a speech-language pathologist who often posts informative, helpful videos for parents on her Instagram page. In one of … Read more

I’m a neurologist — don’t ignore these 10 signs that may mean your brain is in trouble

I’m a neurologist — don’t ignore these 10 signs that may mean your brain is in trouble

Wise up! Dementia — which gradually erodes memory, concentration and judgment — affects over 6 million Americans and accounts for more than 100,000 deaths annually. Symptoms tend to be relatively mild at first and worsen over time. Though there’s no cure for dementia, it’s important to recognize the potential signs because early diagnosis can improve … Read more

Exclusive | These are the 10 sexiest accents in America — and two are from Noo Yawk!

Exclusive | These are the 10 sexiest accents in America — and two are from Noo Yawk!

They’re smooth talkers. These accents are the most attractive in America — and shockingly, Long Island and Staten Island made the Top 10. The Cajun accent was crowned the most attractive in the nation, according to a recent study by VegasSlotsOnline, which analyzed more than 1,000 mentions of regional accents across Reddit, X, forums and blogs and ranked them … Read more

‘Crazy stalker’ toasts bride and groom with unhinged wedding speech confession: ‘What does she have that I don’t?’

‘Crazy stalker’ toasts bride and groom with unhinged wedding speech confession: ‘What does she have that I don’t?’

Her big day speech left ‘em speechless.   There’s nearly nothing sweeter than a sweetheart declaring her undying devotion to the groom at a wedding — unless, of course, the lady professing her love isn’t the bride.  “I let this crazy woman attend my wedding and she crashed out,” newlywed Dan Freed wrote in the closed-captions … Read more

Simone Biles hints at Riley Gaines transgender feud in ESPYs award speech

Simone Biles hints at Riley Gaines transgender feud in ESPYs award speech

Simone Biles winked at some controversy at the ESPY Awards. Weeks after a high-profile gender-based feud with Riley Gaines, the gymnast took home the award for Best Championship Performance for her 2024 Olympics all-around gold medal on Wednesday night — and her speech caused a stir. “That was very unexpected, especially in a category of … Read more

What happened to Brian Littrell’s voice? All about the Backstreet Boys singer’s health battle

What happened to Brian Littrell’s voice? All about the Backstreet Boys singer’s health battle

Backstreet’s back, all right. The Backstreet Boys kicked off their their highly-anticipated 21-concert ‘Into The Millennium’ Las Vegas Sphere residency this weekend. But fans of the famous fivesome couldn’t help but notice that one of its beloved harmonizers, Brian Littrell, sounded a little different. Brian Littrell has a crippling vocal chord condition that’s been haunting … Read more

Jamie Foxx breaks down in tears over his stroke during emotional BET Awards 2025 speech

Jamie Foxx breaks down in tears over his stroke during emotional BET Awards 2025 speech

Jamie Foxx is still emotional about the darkest period of his life. The Oscar winner, 57, broke down in tears as he reflected on his 2023 near-fatal stroke while accepting the Ultimate Icon Honor at the 2025 BET Awards on Monday. “Man, we used to take this thing for granted—that God is good, all the … Read more