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Screen time can have dire effects on children’s development — including memory and language delays: officials

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Screen time can have dire effects on children’s development — including memory and language delays: officials

As screens compete for families’ attention, children’s development is paying the price, top federal health officials warn. Early and excessive screen time can trigger severe neurocognitive delays in young children, impacting attention spans, memory and language skills, according to Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos, interim surgeon general and principal deputy assistant secretary of health. “Parents are now fighting for attention … Read more

Mike Francesa taking show back to Jersey Shore for first time since WFAN exit

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Mike Francesa taking show back to Jersey Shore for first time since WFAN exit

Welcome back to the Jersey Shore, Mike Francesa. For the first time since leaving WFAN’s afternoon drive in 2019, the famous sports radio host is bringing a live version of his BetRivers show, “The Mike Francesa Podcast,” to Bar Anticipation in Lake Como, N.J.  Francesa, 72, said on his podcast Wednesday that his show will … Read more

How to watch new documentary ‘Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston’ for free

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How to watch new documentary ‘Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston’ for free

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. Before he was Marvel’s God of Mischief, Tom Hiddleston got a degree in Classics. Now, he’s merging his longtime interest in the ancient world with his entertainment career as the … Read more

Spending more time in bright daylight could transform your sleep, according to new study

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Spending more time in bright daylight could transform your sleep, according to new study

Spending more time in bright daylight could help people fall asleep earlier and get deeper sleep at night, according to new research. A study led by researchers at the University of Manchester found that adults with brighter and more consistent daytime light exposure tended to fall asleep earlier, wake up earlier and experience more deep sleep … Read more

Do you need ‘period juice’? Brands are selling drinks formulated for that time of the month

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Do you need ‘period juice’? Brands are selling drinks formulated for that time of the month

Aunt Flo has arrived — and this time, she’s bringing a beverage cart. Period-friendly drinks have flooded the wellness world, with brands promising their specially formulated concoctions can help take the edge off that time of the month.  The Cycle, for instance, sells two canned drinks it markets as supporting hormonal health around your period, … Read more

Why permanent daylight saving time may be better for your health — as Congress revisits clock change

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Why permanent daylight saving time may be better for your health — as Congress revisits clock change

After more than a century, is it time to ditch springing forward and falling back — and finally “lock the clock”? This week, the House of Representatives passed the “Sunshine Protection Act,” which would make daylight saving time (DST) — the time we use in the summer — permanent, meaning no more twice-a-year clock changes. … Read more

Fox Sports’ Derek Rae believes it’s time to make VAR changes after string of World Cup controversies

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Fox Sports’ Derek Rae believes it’s time to make VAR changes after string of World Cup controversies

Once a VAR believer, Fox Sports’ Derek Rae believes it has gone too far. Rae made an appearance on “Sports Media with Richard Deitsch” on Tuesday and explained his ever-changing relationship with video-assisted review, particularly in the wake of its headline-making decisions during the World Cup. “I thought this is the right thing,” Rae said. … Read more

How to watch the ESPYs 2026 for free: Start time, award nominees, host

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How to watch the ESPYs 2026 for free: Start time, award nominees, host

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 best of the best of the past year in sports will be celebrated tonight during the 2026 ESPY Awards. “SNL” star and stand-up comedian Marcello Hernández will emcee the … Read more

Trader Joe’s fans and workers debate best and worst time to shop — and it might not be when you think

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Trader Joe’s fans and workers debate best and worst time to shop — and it might not be when you think

The perfect time to visit America’s favorite grocery store may surprise you, and so will this hack for finding the ideal shopping window. It’s well established that Trader Joe’s has a rabid fan base, drawn by the reasonable prices, “flirtatious” checkout folks, and cult favorite mini totes. Understandably, TJ stores are often crowded, with customers … Read more

The best time to talk to parents about senior care — before emergency hits: expert

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The best time to talk to parents about senior care — before emergency hits: expert

Most families wait to talk about senior care until an emergency hits, but experts say having those discussions early can lead to better outcomes and less conflict. Tatyana Zlotsky, CEO of A Place for Mom in New York City, said 77% of the families she works with tell her they wish they’d acted sooner. Planning before a … Read more

Surgeons just used robots that look like humans to perform surgery for the first time

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Surgeons just used robots that look like humans to perform surgery for the first time

The future of surgery just scrubbed in. In a groundbreaking medical first, robots designed to move and function like humans have performed surgery on a live patient, successfully completing two laparoscopic gallbladder removals. The breakthrough offers a peek at a future where these advanced machines could help bridge gaps in healthcare — easing surgeon shortages, … Read more

Fan collects beer from all 48 countries in World Cup — and cracks one open each time they lose

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Fan collects beer from all 48 countries in World Cup — and cracks one open each time they lose

He’s chugging his way through the competition. A soccer superfan in London is having a ball drinking beer during the FIFA World Cup. Gus Hully collected beers from the 48 countries competing — and cracks one open each time a team loses — so will either be celebrating or drowning his sorrows on Saturday night when … Read more

Penis debate continues to rage as Bayeux Tapestry returns to UK for first time in over 1,000 years

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Penis debate continues to rage as Bayeux Tapestry returns to UK for first time in over 1,000 years

It’s a real battle of the bulge. The iconic Bayeux Tapestry was returned home to the UK for the first time in nearly 1,000 years, calling attention to a long-running debate over how many penises are depicted in this magnum opus. The 230-foot artifact, which was woven in the UK in the 11th century but … Read more

Price of stamps is going up — again, for the eighth time in 5 years

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Price of stamps is going up — again, for the eighth time in 5 years

You’ve got mail, and it’s more expensive. The government has done it again and found another way to make something more expensive. Starting Sunday, July 12, the price of a first-class Forever stamp will increase by 4.8%. This means the next time you need that tiny sticker in the right-hand corner of your envelope for … Read more

Dear Abby: I’m dating a european and a NYC stand-up guy at the same time, and I don’t know who to choose

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Dear Abby: I’m dating a european and a NYC stand-up guy at the same time, and I don’t know who to choose

DEAR ABBY: After a tumultuous breakup, I reconnected with two men through friends. I’ve known and liked them both for years. One lives in Europe; the other lives here in New York. Both are wonderful, respectful and caring, and I feel beyond lucky. Both say they are in love with me and want to pursue … Read more

Meet the patriotic ‘living historians’ who bring the American Revolution to life — one reenactment at a time

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Meet the patriotic ‘living historians’ who bring the American Revolution to life — one reenactment at a time

They’re partying like it’s 1776. While most will be celebrating America’s 250th birthday this weekend with sizzling BBQs and firework displays — Jack, 74, and Celeste Sherry, 71, will be donning 18th-century attire, role-playing as Benjamin and Deborah Read Franklin. The West Nyack couple has spent the majority of their 48-year marriage participating in Revolutionary … Read more

California’s huge new desert surf park seen in action for the first time: ‘Best in the world’

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California’s huge new desert surf park seen in action for the first time: ‘Best in the world’

California’s massive new desert surf park has finally made its debut, with one surfing star hailing it as the “best wave pool in the world” after helping to test-drive the long-awaited attraction. DSRT Surf, the expansive new Palm Desert oasis set to open in late summer, recently threw its first super session, welcoming some of … Read more

Ex-‘SportsCenter’ host Max McGee opens up for first time on firing following ESPN investigation

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Ex-‘SportsCenter’ host Max McGee opens up for first time on firing following ESPN investigation

Fired “SportsCenter” host Max McGee offered his side of the story for the first time on ESPN dismissing him in 2024 after an investigation following a complaint reportedly filed by a female employee. “People have asked me ever since what happened. The honest answer is that I can only tell you what I know,” Jones … Read more

Brits visiting US for first time during World Cup are apologizing to Americans: ‘We were wrong’

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Brits visiting US for first time during World Cup are apologizing to Americans: ‘We were wrong’

The British are coming … to apologize. With the World Cup taking over towns all across the nation, travelers from the UK are getting a taste of the Red, White and Blue. And tons are offering up apologies along the way. Many Brits have acknowledged on social media that their assumptions about the US were … Read more

Bed Bath & Beyond will take your decades-old coupons for a limited time — as one lucky shopper scores $100K

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Bed Bath & Beyond will take your decades-old coupons for a limited time — as one lucky shopper scores 0K

Check your wallet, kitchen drawers, between your couch cushions or old pants pockets because Bed Bath & Beyond will once again be accepting — even welcoming — the oldest coupon alive. The big box chain filed for bankruptcy in 2023 — but is back with a vengeance and searching for the oldest surviving Bed Bath … Read more