Many highly independent adults may be masking this serious form of trauma, and their children could be paying the price. While “cereal for breakfast” and “latchkey” kids are often celebrated for their self-reliance, as these kids age into adulthood, particularly parenthood, serious issues can surface. When parents are emotionally unavailable, a child’s independence is not … Read more
Finally some good news about the Third Street Promenade area of Santa Monica, which has seen rampant closures in recent months and years. Mayor Caroline Torosis told the California Post the Entertainment Zone model that allows for open alcohol consumption, adopted in the summer of 2025, is working. “We’re testing out what works and what … Read more
Dave Portnoy is already over the Red Sox. The Barstool Sports founder and diehard Boston sports fan ripped the team after their latest gaffe on Tuesday. “Holy shit this team sucks!” Portnoy wrote on X. “A little league team could have turned that double play. My god this team sucks. SELL THE TEAM! SELL … Read more
Can you find a word? Crossword and word search puzzles are expected to be challenging. But one in particular, designed for children, funny enough, is stumping people left and right, leaving many wondering if it’s even real. In the r/mildlyinfurating forum on Reddit, one user posted a photo of the impossible puzzle, asking other Redditors … Read more
With 40% of adults resolving to drink less alcohol in 2026, according to a recent survey, some may be struggling to find a healthy balance. Health experts agree that each person’s relationship with alcohol is unique, based on history, tolerance and lifestyle. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, a Pennsylvania-based oncologist and author of the new book “Eat Your Ice … Read more
She set out to conquer the world’s highest peak — and nearly didn’t make it back. Bianca Adler was left gasping for air after spending nearly four days in Mount Everest’s notorious “Death Zone,” an icy, treacherous stretch so high up, there’s barely enough oxygen to survive for even short periods of time. “I feel … Read more
After a one-year stint in Brooklyn, The New York City Wine & Food Festival will be back in Manhattan this week — potentially giving a much-needed boost to the South Street Seaport. Now in its 18th year, NYCWFF runs this Wednesday through Sunday and has an all-star lineup led by Jean-Georges Vongerichten. As the festival’s … Read more
As people age, many develop presbyopia — age-related farsightedness that makes it hard to read things at close range — and may turn to reading glasses. But new research suggests another option may be on the horizon. Scientists have found that specially formulated eye drops could restore close-up vision for many patients, offering a non-surgical, … Read more
Ethan Hawke is reflecting on his late pal, River Phoenix. While at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, the actor, 54, spoke to Entertainment Weekly about meeting the late star, who died at age 23 in 1993, while filming “Explorers.” Hawke and Phoenix starred together in the sci-fi film in 1985. Ethan Hawke attends the premiere of … Read more
JCPenney is hoping to shake off sluggish sales. The struggling department store is getting in on the craze surrounding Taylor Swift’s forthcoming album, creating a new line of outfits inspired by the LP. Legendary designer Bob Mackie — who has created clothes for the pop star herself — has partnered with JCPenney to launch a … Read more
Jeremy Miller is forever grateful for his TV family. During a recent interview with Scott Austalosh on the “Youngstown Studios” podcast, Miller, 48, recalled how his “Growing Pains” co-stars Alan Thicke and Kirk Cameron saved him from ending up homeless after the 2008 financial crisis. “My catering company went under, and I was really struggling,” Miller remembered. … Read more
A woman says she was “skinny-shamed” like Luisa Zissman and made to feel she had to be “grateful” for being slim despite struggling to gain weight. Bella Barnes, 26, has always been naturally slim and grew up being “skinny shamed” by people who would question how she could eat so much and stay slender – … Read more
Looks — and at least for this night, the stats — can be deceiving. YES announcer Ryan Ruocco seemingly made a crack Monday about Rangers veteran Joc Pederson’s physique, with the broadcast noting his awful season moments before his game-tying homer off Devin Williams in the ninth inning of the Yankees’ eventual 8-5 walk-off loss … Read more
Meet Tinder’s ‘most swiped right man’ who has finally “found love” after NINE YEARS on the app and 48,000 likes — but says his “dream woman was offline the entire time”. Stefan-Pierre Tomlin, 34, first downloaded the dating app in June 2015 after “struggling to find love”. But two years later, he “became an addict” … Read more
Call her new book a block-buster. In “You Have the Magic,” NYC-based influencer and manifestation coach Haley Hoffman Smith reveals the five questions to ask yourself to identify and break free of mental barriers limiting your success. Hoffman Smith — who rose to fame on social media with her spiritual self-help videos and peeks into … Read more
Meghan Markle’s estranged father, Thomas Markle, has found it difficult to settle into his new life in the Philippines, The Post can reveal. The retired TV lighting director, 80, who had previously lived in a cliffside property near the US border in Rosarito, Mexico for over a decade, moved to the other side of the world earlier … Read more
A viral social media storm has erupted after Perth-raised podcaster and former Big Brother star Julia Rangiheuea, 31, accused some of the most popular “party girl influencers” of secretly struggling with substance abuse issues, while glamorizing the very lifestyle that nearly ruined her own life. Rangiheuea, who shares her sobriety journey as @recoveringpartygirl on social media and … Read more
They stiffed her — and then rubbed salt in the wound. A group of smug teens has gone viral after leaving a struggling waitress zero tip and a snarky four-word message on the receipt instead: “Wear a life jacket.” The 22-year-old server, who goes by Janet and works at a chain restaurant “in the southern … Read more
It’s been two years since Rick Allen, the legendary drummer from Def Leppard, was randomly attacked outside a Florida hotel, and the 61-year-old musician is still struggling with the aftermath. “I’ve been going through some challenging times, kind of related to what happened in Florida,” Allen said during an appearance on SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation with Eddie … Read more
They say pain is all in the mind. Over 50 million Americans struggle with lower back pain — which an estimated 80% of adults can expect to experience at some point in their lives. Despite its prevalence, effective and accessible treatments have been elusive. In fact, researchers recently said most treatments are “barely better than … Read more