Move over, pickleball. There’s a new obsession sweeping through the hills of Hollywood, and it’s a lot more “clack” and a lot less “thwack.” Mahjong, the ancient Chinese tile game that has long been a staple of community centers and grandma’s kitchen tables, is undergoing a high-octane, high-glamour rebranding. The resurgence has been fueled by … Read more
On July 8, 1989, a young music fan named Aadam Jacobs, with a compact Sony cassette recorder in his pocket, went to see an up-and-coming rock band from Washington for their debut show in Chicago. After a blast of guitar feedback, 20-year-old Kurt Cobain politely announced to the crowd at the small club called Dreamerz: “Hello, we’re … Read more
Bars and eateries are adapting to the Ozempic era by offering mini cocktails. “Mini martinis” as small as 1.5 ounces and flights of “baby negronis” that let you sample different flavors are on a growing number of menus throughout the city and beyond as American waistlines and alcohol consumption continue to shrink. “GLP-1s are taking … Read more
Mr. Worldwide is staying close to home. The Miami-born recording artist Pitbull, whose real name is Armando Christian Pérez, selected one of his childhood homes as the future site of his music company headquarters, sources confirmed to the Real Deal. Pitbull, 45, has selected a sentimental site for his label’s new office. Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn … Read more
Scientists have long searched for ways to treat Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. Chief among these strategies has been targeting amyloid beta, a toxic protein that forms plaque-like deposits when it accumulates abnormally in the brain. This accumulation is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s. Now, scientists say a smaller peptide, a “cousin” of amyloid beta, … Read more
Don’t call it ChatEMT. OpenAI last month introduced ChatGPT Health, a dedicated space in ChatGPT that allows users to ask health questions, analyze their medical records and connect to wellness apps. Now, weeks after its launch, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai are raising concerns that the AI tool often fails to … Read more
Finding love in the big city is an exhausting hassle in 2026. Wading through the cesspool of narcissists and cheaters. Riding the emotional rollercoaster that is thinking you’ve hooked a catch only to find out the person is, in fact, a worm. Spinning around on the seemingly endless cycle of meeting potential partners, on apps … Read more
Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday… Over 30 travelers were left behind in the UK after their Jet2 flight to Spain took off without them. Airline reps told The Post that “a full investigation into the matter is urgently taking place with the airport.” The plane, flight LS879, had reportedly been slated to fly from Manchester … Read more
Ryan Lochte shared an emotional note to “clarify” his estranged wife Kayla Rae Reid’s recent Instagram video the now-retired Olympics swimmer’s vows at their 2018 wedding. The “Playboy” model, who filed for divorce in March, shared the video after Lochte said he “barely knew” Kayla during their relationship in an announcement for his new memoir. … Read more
Hair today, gone — and gray — tomorrow. More than 80 million people deal with hair loss, making prevention and growth a major industry. But while some causes are genetic and tough to head off, at least one threat to your luscious mane is within your control — and if you don’t avoid it, you’re … Read more
A disturbing new trend has emerged on TikTok that has parents and experts alarmed, with teens accused of turning humiliation into content. What might look like a quick laugh online is leaving real-world damage. Dubbed the “flip the camera” challenge, the trend sees a group of teens dance while handing a phone to an unsuspecting … Read more
Turn down for what? Well, a calm, regulated nervous system for starters. On Thursday, Lil Jon changed his tune — literally — with the release of his latest album: a collection of guided mediations, all remixes of his biggest hit songs. The “Get Low” rapper spoke to The Post about the importance of shutting off … Read more
Mind the gaps! A passenger’s laptop dropped through the passenger cabin into the cargo bay, forcing a United Airlines flight bound for Rome to return to Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia. “We have a minor situation here with a passenger who has somehow dropped a laptop that was on … down the sidewall into … Read more
More than a third of Americans would redo their college experience if they could (38%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults split respondents by those who have and haven’t received a degree and found that both groups wouldn’t turn down a redo at the choices they made today, including 43% of college … Read more
It was an improvement. In the Season 2 premiere of Tim Allen’s ABC sitcom “Shifting Gears,” he has an onscreen reunion with his former “Home Improvement” co-stars Richard Karn, Patricia Richardson and Debbe Dunning. “Coming back was exciting,” Dunning, 59, exclusively told The Post. Taran Noah Smith, Patricia Richardson, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Tim Allen, Zachery … Read more
Deana Lytle felt nervous as she watched her 3-year-old son, Fitz, sit still in the back of the car, observing the pouring rain and falling trees as Helene bore down. They were fleeing toward her parents’ house in Swannanoa, N.C. “Dear God, please let us get there safely,” Ms. Lytle recalled praying aloud. They eventually … Read more
One man’s trash is another man’s couture. At least, that’s Evan Hirsch’s philosophy. The 28-year-old Midtown-based designer went viral on social media in March, after he bought a $6 sheath from Goodwill and transformed it into a sparkly cocktail dress. Now, he’s bringing his reworked thrifted treasures to New York Fashion Week. Evan Hirsch is … Read more
The future is uncertain — but your kid’s waistline as an adult might not be. Scientists have developed a groundbreaking test that can identify children as young as five who are at increased risk of becoming severely obese later in life. The tool could one day help parents and doctors intervene early, setting young people … Read more
Some things are better left unsaid. Polish tennis player Iga Swiatek’s post-match interview took an awkward turn Sunday when the interviewer mentioned possibly spitting on her after beating Elena Rybakina in straight sets to reach the Cincinnati Open final. “Wait, [is that] rain?” Swiatek, 24, said as she looked up at the sky, pausing a … Read more
“The View” co-host Ana Navarro pleaded with musical icon Gloria Gaynor Thursday to reject her upcoming Kennedy Center award because it will be bestowed by President Donald Trump. In a post on Instagram, the political commentator shared how she once met the “I Will Survive” singer at a concert and Gaynor gifted Navarro a keychain that belted … Read more