Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam left the track in tears Friday after crashing out of the 1000m event at the Olympic trials — with her fate for the 2026 Milano Cortina Games in Italy now up in the air. Leerdam, who won silver in her signature 1000m event at the 2022 Beijing Games, slid into … Read more
Speed demons, beware — the city that never sleeps is about to become the city that never speeds. Starting Friday, Oct. 24, a new 15 miles-per-hour speed limit will come into effect for Big Apple e-bike riders on all streets across the five boroughs, as well as on pathways inside of parks operated by the city. … Read more
“Julie Keeps Quiet” ignores the usual movie playbook on post-trauma drama with its unusually internal portrait of a teenage tennis player, Julie. After her ex-coach is suspended under murky circumstances, she prefers not to share details of his behavior. But her feelings in the aftermath run deep, and this Belgian film’s virtue lies in its … Read more
McDonald’s is the latest fast food restaurant to use artificial intelligence to step up its game. The fast food giant is overhauling all 43,000 restaurants with an AI makeover in an attempt to cut wait times and make a better experience for both customers and employees. Upgrades will start with internet-connected kitchen equipment, AI-enabled drive-throughs … Read more
You may want to pass on that joint. A new scientific paper describes cannabis as a “genotoxic” substance that damages genetic information within cells, potentially leading to DNA mutations, accelerated biological aging and cancer. The authors of the analysis say this genotoxicity can be transmitted to the weed smoker’s offspring via a damaged egg and … Read more
It really does bring the boom. A supersonic aircraft nicknamed the “Son of Concorde” neared Mach 1 — the speed of sound — in a successful test on Tuesday, that could lead to travelers flying between New York and London in just over 3½ hours. The single-seat XB-1, a 201-foot-long test model by American company … Read more
These beverages are being booted. Starbucks’ olive oil-infused drinks are being nixed after just a year as the company’s new CEO looks to streamline the coffee chain’s “overly complex” menu. Oleato products will be permanently removed from the core menu starting Nov. 7, when the Starbucks’ holiday drinks launch, according to a memo obtained by … Read more
The breakneck speed that Bruce Springsteen created his 2020 album “Letters to You” shocked E Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt. “He wrote it in two weeks, which never happens,” Van Zandt, 73, told The Post. “We recorded it in four days, which never happens.” Featuring songs such as “Burnin’ Train,” “Last Man Standing” and … Read more
He demonstrated “blistering” speed. A culinary daredevil blazed a new Guinness World Record after devouring over two pounds of hot sauce in just three minutes — and he’s going viral over his feat of intestinal fortitude. “A lot of people say, ‘Your butt must burn a lot after you did that challenge,’” supersonic gobbler Mike Jack … Read more
Pop quiz, hotshot. Which co-stars just reunited in honor of their blockbuster hit? Keanu Reeves joined Sandra Bullock to lead a 30th anniversary screening of their 1994 action thriller “Speed” at the historic Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood on Tuesday. The screening united the stars in a Q&A with “Speed” director Jan de Bont as part … Read more
A Trump supporter sabotaged a Manhattan dating event for Democrats by buying a bunch of tickets, then no-showing — leaving love-seeking lefties out of luck. The facilitator of Date a Dem Speed Dating got a phone call from a blocked number shortly before the event — held at The Rose on West 25th Street in … Read more
Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio is a legend on “The Challenge” — but eventually, all legends have to retire. In an exclusive interview with The Post, the seven-time champion of the MTV reality series explained that he went into Season 40: “Battle of the Eras” (premiering Wednesday) wondering if he could still dominate his competitors. “This season … Read more
Beam him up, Scotty. William Shatner exclusively revealed to The Post what it would take for him to return for another “Star Trek” project. “An injection of speed or something,” the 93-year-old actor said with a laugh while promoting his new children’s album, “Where Will the Animals Sleep? — Songs for Kids and Other Living … Read more
There’s a bomb on a bus … again? “Speed” star, acclaimed nice guy and lover of age-appropriate women, Keanu Reeves, revealed he’d be game for reprising his role as Jack Traven in a third installment of the action franchise. During a joint interview on the “50 MPH” podcast, Reeves and his “Speed” co-star Sandra Bullock discussed … Read more
At age 82, Ann-Margret is living life in the fast lane. The “Bye Bye Birdie” and “Viva Las Vegas” actress was recently at the Women’s Image Network’s 25th Women’s Image Awards in Beverly Hills, where she revealed one thing that keeps her young — a Harley-Davidson. “It’s lavender, and it’s got white daisies all over … Read more
A woman has hit back at critics after she was ridiculed for sharing a controversial “parenting hack” that stops her toddler from running away in crowded spaces. Mum-of-one Rachel Butcher shared a picture of her son on social media and explained that she had to put him “on a leash” to keep him safe. The … Read more
Christian Oliver, who died in a plane crash alongside his two young daughters, didn’t have a will in place before the tragedy. Oliver’s family has reportedly filed a probate with the L.A. County Courts asking for someone to be appointed as the executor of his estate, according to court documents obtained by the Blast. He … Read more
Christian Oliver’s final photo before his death has been revealed. The 51-year-old actor died Jan. 4 when the small plane he was in plummeted into the Caribbean. The “Hunters” and “Speed Racer” star, whose real name was Christian Klepser, was with daughters Madita, 12, and Annik, 10, when they died alongside their pilot, Robert Sachs, … Read more
The final eerie social media post of Christian Oliver has been revealed. The 51-year-old “Hunters” and “Speed Racer” actor died on Thursday when the small plane they were in “plummeted into the ocean” off a Caribbean island Thursday. Oliver, whose real name Christian Klepser, was with daughters Madita, 12, and Annik, 10, when they died … Read more
Hollywood actor Christian Oliver and his two young daughters were killed when the small plane they were in “plummeted into the ocean” off a Caribbean island Thursday, officials said. The 51-year-old “Speed Racer” star, real name Christian Klepser, was with daughters Madita, 10, and Annik, 12, when they died alongside their pilot, Robert Sachs, on … Read more