Exclusive | Are NYC swimmers facing more shark attacks than normal this summer? Experts reveal what’s going on

Exclusive | Are NYC swimmers facing more shark attacks than normal this summer? Experts reveal what’s going on

Is it a sign of the a-jaw-calypse? Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, the New York area has seemingly been under siege from a veritable sharknado in 2026 — with a spike in sightings and close encounters of the big fish kind. This month alone, authorities have temporarily … Read more

Final round of July Social Security checks hit this week — find out if you qualify for the maximum payout

Final round of July Social Security checks hit this week — find out if you qualify for the maximum payout

Social Security checks are set to hit bank accounts this week. MargJohnsonVA – stock.adobe.com The third and final round of July’s Social Security checks will arrive this week. The standard monthly Social Security Administration (SSA) payments are scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, reaching millions of recipients whose birthdays fall between the 21st and the end … Read more

Doctor warns that a ‘healthy’ summer fruit doesn’t mesh with medications

Doctor warns that a ‘healthy’ summer fruit doesn’t mesh with medications

Amid this summer’s sweltering temperatures, many people are finding relief by sipping fruity cocktails and smoothies or drinking fruit juices. But a doctor is warning millions of people taking common medications such as statins and antidepressants that ingesting grapefruit — a common “healthy” ingredient in many summer snacks and drinks — can have serious consequences. “Grapefruit is a pleasant … Read more

Sneaky way scammers are targeting travelers this summer, report says

Sneaky way scammers are targeting travelers this summer, report says

As if summer travel wasn’t stressful enough. In the midst of headache-making fuel prices, inflation hitting popular summer hotspots (looking at you, Europe) and long waits at airports all over, there’s a new worry that summer travelers can add to their list. Sneaky scammers are reportedly posing as airline customer service reps through fake phone … Read more

Parents are giving babies giant melons to hug — it’s adorable, but there’s a good reason for it

Parents are giving babies giant melons to hug — it’s adorable, but there’s a good reason for it

Mo’ melons, no problems. Here’s a cuter way to stay cool in the sweltering summer heat. Parents in China have been seen nestling giant winter melons in their babies’ cribs to help keep their bodies cool. Images circulating on social media show the hot tots cuddling with oversized fruits and vegetables, which are often as … Read more

SPAM has a ‘hot’ new product — and some say it’s even better than the original: ‘Bring it on!’

SPAM has a ‘hot’ new product — and some say it’s even better than the original: ‘Bring it on!’

SPAM is officially thinking outside the can — and hitting the grill.  Fun fact: Spam stands for “pork with ham” and contains only six core ingredients. Adriana – stock.adobe.com The legendary canned meat has been reimagined as the “SPAM DOG,” a grill-ready link designed to bring that classic salty-savory punch to the hot dog bun, … Read more

Popular European beaches are now charging visitors for a spot on the sand amid overcrowding

Popular European beaches are now charging visitors for a spot on the sand amid overcrowding

In the wake of record crowds flocking to top European destinations, many sites are implementing fees and visitor limits. Among the countries leading in the use of cash and caps for crowd control is Italy. In Sardinia, several swaths of sand require booking and a small fee. La Pelosa, one of the most photographed beaches … Read more

Hey, New York — you stink! Why we all need to rediscover deodorant this summer — like, right now

Hey, New York — you stink! Why we all need to rediscover deodorant this summer — like, right now

Something smells rotten in the state of New York. And if you’re roaming the streets during yet another heatwave without deodorant, or wearing its useless idiot brother, “natural” antiperspirant, it’s probably you. As the five boroughs turn into accidental hot yoga studios and Con Edison sends vaguely threatening texts about possible brownouts (helpful!), Gothamites aren’t … Read more

Peloton alum Kendall Toole spills her go-to fitness essentials for summer

Peloton alum Kendall Toole spills her go-to fitness essentials for summer

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Kendall Toole isn’t banning creatine anytime soon. The Peloton instructor-turned-social media sensation went viral earlier this year for a resurfaced video of her booting an at-home user with an inappropriate … Read more

Best lakes near Los Angeles to beat the summer heat

Best lakes near Los Angeles to beat the summer heat

Angelenos are known to beat the heat with ocean visits or pool parties, but LA also offers some hidden gem lakes, with a variety of attractions. Castaic Lake is Los Angeles County’s largest lake and closest to the city, an approximate half-hour drive.  While the main upper lake is currently closed to swimming due to … Read more

Exclusive | New Yorkers are spending $12K for two night stays at a fancy LI ‘summer camp’ for rich adults — and it’s not even in The Hamptons

Exclusive | New Yorkers are spending K for two night stays at a fancy LI ‘summer camp’ for rich adults — and it’s not even in The Hamptons

It’s a luxe summer camp for adults — with a very grown-up price tag. At just six rooms, Greenport, L.I.’s exclusive Lin Beach House hotel isn’t your ordinary sleepaway. Instead, the elite boutique property, situated in a renovated 1800s-era building, steps from the water bills itself as an immersive experience unlike any other — one that’s setting … Read more

Jalen Brunson continues thrilling Knicks summer with pair of ESPY Awards

Jalen Brunson continues thrilling Knicks summer with pair of ESPY Awards

It’s the summer of Jalen Brunson. The superstar Knicks guard took home the Best NBA Player and Best Championship Performance ESPY Awards on Tuesday. Brunson was announced the winner of the NBA-focused award earlier on Wednesday and earned his second honor at the award show at Lincoln Center in New York. He beat out United … Read more

‘SkinnyTok’ influencers tout ‘diarrhea diet’ for weight loss amid Cyclsopra outbreak: ‘I’m skinny for the summer’

‘SkinnyTok’ influencers tout ‘diarrhea diet’ for weight loss amid Cyclsopra outbreak: ‘I’m skinny for the summer’

It’s the sickest way to get slim.   When diet and exercise aren’t shredding the chub fast enough, and A-listers are hogging up all the Ozempic, weight loss daredevils are dangerously downing leafy greens, berries and other fresh produce, hoping to contract the stomach-churning, diarrhea-inducing Cyclospora parasite to achieve hot physiques this hot season.  “Me when I heard … Read more

Exclusive | Stink city! Smelly-and-proud New Yorkers are ditching deodorant in droves this summer — as if we’re not suffering enough in this heat

Exclusive | Stink city! Smelly-and-proud New Yorkers are ditching deodorant in droves this summer — as if we’re not suffering enough in this heat

This stinks to high heaven. As put-upon New Yorkers suffer through yet another summer heatwave, a new, noxious smell is seeping out into already pungent streets and filling overstuffed subway cars — everyone else’s sweat. Did somebody shoplift all the deodorant from Duane Reade? No — the unwelcome underarm scent creeping into the already questionable fragrance bouquet … Read more

How to know when sunburn becomes something to worry about — and how to treat it

How to know when sunburn becomes something to worry about — and how to treat it

Summer is here, which means it’s time to get back outside, enjoying longer days by the pool, heading to the beach, or going for a hike. But it has already been a hot summer, with some regions seeing temperatures soar above 100 degrees and experiencing dangerously high UV levels. Prolonged exposure to the sun can lead to painful sunburns or, … Read more

Here are the biggest grilling sins, mistakes, and rules people make

Here are the biggest grilling sins, mistakes, and rules people make

Touching someone else’s grill (32%), skipping the resting period for meat (31%), and constantly lifting the lid (30%) are among the biggest grilling sins, according to new research. A survey of 5,000 Americans, evenly split by state, explored how respondents spend time around the grill, or why they may be avoiding it. Grilling remains a … Read more

Delta pilots will now warn flyers of delays and cancellations amid summer travel chaos

Delta pilots will now warn flyers of delays and cancellations amid summer travel chaos

It’s predicted to be another summer of travel chaos. But thankfully, Delta Airlines, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), recently launched a website called Delta Pilots Care, where they will warn passengers of potential delays and cancellations amid summer travel. “We have been working on our days off in record numbers to help you … Read more

Exclusive | Rats are surging this summer— here’s how to keep NYC’s unofficial mascot at bay: ‘They eat through sheet rock’

Exclusive | Rats are surging this summer— here’s how to keep NYC’s unofficial mascot at bay: ‘They eat through sheet rock’

Tourists won’t be the only thing hogging the Big Apple sidewalks this summer. When people think of New York City rats, they usually picture woodchuck-size vermin darting through alleyways, or bursting through basement ceilings a la “Ratatouille.” They’re not wrong. During a recent ride-along with veteran exterminator Favio Ulloa, The Post didn’t spot a single … Read more

Escape from New York! 5 sizzling summer road trips to beat city heat and the usual beach crowds — all on just one tank

Escape from New York! 5 sizzling summer road trips to beat city heat and the usual beach crowds — all on just one tank

Summer has come to NYC, leaving us locals yearning to breathe freely as the steamy weather settles in and hordes of wide-eyed tourists take Manhattan — and too much space on the sidewalks. But where to retreat — and cool off — in 2026? Headache-making fuel prices are turning precious trips to the beach into pricey pitfalls, while … Read more

Hidden gem amusement parks are most affordable in the US — including one that first opened over 100 years ago

Hidden gem amusement parks are most affordable in the US — including one that first opened over 100 years ago

As inflation continues to ravage our fair land, a recent report proves that fun can still be affordable. HomeToGo’s Theme Park Index ranked the affordability of 40 theme park locations across 20 states, taking into account admission price, parking, and the average cost of nearby accommodations. The top spot for affordable fun goes to Quassy … Read more