Spring in NYC is famously fickle — we have to prepare for everything from slushy snow and gloomy rain to gusty wind and even “pollen tsunamis.” Wait, pollen tsunamis? Before you consult your Farmers’ Almanac, a pollen tsunami is a significantly longer and more intense allergy season buoyed by warmer temperatures, rising carbon dioxide levels … Read more
In a city where rent devours your paycheck and a casual night out can cost as much as a utility bill, living on under $50,000 a year can feel less like a plan — and more like a dare. But for many young New Yorkers, it’s not just possible — it’s reality. Across the five … Read more
No, it’s not your imagination — TSA lines really are getting longer. With the partial government shutdown causing staffing shortages at airports across the country and disrupting the usual flow of air travel, frustrated passengers-to-be have been forced to endure wait times up to three hours simply to check in for their flights. “Between the … Read more
These sham-rock stars are raising the bar. On March 17, St. Patrick’s Day partiers from the world over will gussy up in green and descend on NYC for the world’s oldest and largest parade of its kind, drawing approximately 150,000 marchers, about 2 million spectators and nearly as many bagpipes. For the hardy army of … Read more
By any measure, Americans are flooding into avalanche country at a staggering rate. Some estimates suggest a hundred times more people are venturing into the backcountry now than 25 years ago. And yet the number of people dying in avalanches has held roughly constant, at around 26 per year in the United States. The actual … Read more
They’ve got all-beef. With the cost of fast food soaring and competition for the shrinking consumer dollar heating up, drive-thru titans McDonald’s and Burger King are battling it out for the affections of the grab-and-go grub-loving American public. From the Golden Arches, the newest tasty tease is the Big Arch Burger, available nationwide as of … Read more
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. The 2025 Formula 1 season had no shortage of excitement, and before a new one starts next week, it’s time to take a look back. Season 8 of the Netflix … Read more
She did what? While many flyers blatantly ignore airplane etiquette — like eating a smelly snack or elbowing your seatmate — one traveler took things a little too far with her bizarre stretching method that had many giving her the side eye. Stuck on a 12-hour economy flight from Paris, France, to California and thankfully … Read more
We’re in the thick of the last Mercury retrograde of 2025. Our planet of the mind and mouth, communication and commerce began its retrograde journey on November 9. Mercury will station direct on November 29 but will not clear its post-retrograde shadow until December 16. When Mercury goes retrograde (i.e, when the planet appears to … Read more
“From orbit: Launch was awesome!! I am feeling great, working hard, & enjoying the magnificent views, the adventure of a lifetime has begun!” NASA astronaut Mike Massimino typed those words on May 12, 2009, the first tweet ever sent from space. He’d even asked his pal and fellow astronaut Neil Armstrong, who knew something about … Read more
DEAR ABBY: While the saying goes “no man is an island,” I beg to differ, as I am married to one. My husband has little to no patience with anyone, family included. He has always been negative, and as he grows older, it has grown 10 times worse. Over the past 15 years, my husband … Read more
Beware the Big Apple-pocalypse. Heading to the hinterlands during a zombie apocalypse might seem like a survival flick cliche. However, experts agree that population centers are terrible places to be should the undead rise from their graves — with New Jersey topping the list of the least zombie-proof states, per a recent survey by gambling … Read more
A new route just set a sky-high record. There’s a new record for the world’s longest nonstop flight, knocking Singapore Airlines’ route from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport from the top spot. As of Oct. 2025, Xiamen Air’s 19-hour, 20-minute flight from JFK to Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC) in southern … Read more
The last days of summer are slipping away — and the languid, playful energy of heat is replaced with a need for structure, strategy and a sure thing. “Summer dating is about chemistry and fun. Fall dating is about compatibility and depth. Most people don’t realize their zodiac element determines what they’re really looking for … Read more
Josh Duhamel revealed how he’s preparing to survive a potential global catastrophe. During a recent interview with People magazine, the 52-year-old actor reflected on whether his family were ready to weather an apocalypse in their Minnesota home — a spot he calls his “doomsday cabin.” “Well, I have enough,” the “Ransom Canyon” star said. “Not 100%. … Read more
That stinks! A 57-year-old UK father of four recently made headlines when he revealed the bizarre clue that preceded his Stage 4 glioblastoma diagnosis — a “strange sweet caramel smell.” “We didn’t think much of it,” said Costa Fantis’s 27-year-old son, Antonio. “We definitely didn’t know it was a symptom of something so serious.” Before … Read more
A doctor has warned of a “shower mistake that could happen to anyone” after a young man hit the gym and “almost didn’t survive.” Dr Aditj Dhamija, a GP in India, shared a case involving a regular gymgoer who collapsed after a jumping into a hot shower immediately after an intensive workout. But the regular … Read more
Diving into a public pool this summer? You might be plunging into a petri dish. While chlorine is the go-to germ killer, it doesn’t work instantly. Some nasty germs can survive in treated water for minutes or even days, turning a refreshing swim into a risky dip. And the threat is growing. Outbreaks of waterborne … Read more
The Bible Belt is bringing about a reckoning on Chip and Joanna Gaines. The home renovation superstars sparked backlash for featuring a gay couple on their new reality show “Back to the Frontier.” Conservative Christian leaders like Reverend Franklin Graham – son of late star evangelist Billy Graham – and podcaster Allie Beth Stuckey both … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My spouse and I are retired and on Social Security. We’ve both worked hard all our lives and are content living a modest retirement. Our house is paid for, and we have little debt. However, we’re both experiencing physical and mental decline. I worry about our house. We aren’t able to clean and … Read more