The manosphere may be online, but its influence is showing up in real life. A new study has identified what researchers call the “M factor,” a syndrome categorized by a cluster of attitudes linked to misogyny, male supremacy, violence and opposition to gender equality. “The M factor reflects an attitude that sees ‘true masculinity’ as … Read more
Taking a shot at crime? GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro could be helping people make better choices — and not just with their food. A new study published today in the journal Criminology suggests these medications can actually make people less likely to act violently. Photographee.eu – stock.adobe.com Though GLP-1 agonists are prescribed to … Read more
Democratic lawmakers complained in late May about employers not providing paid leave for painful menstruation cycles, calling it “economic violence.” “Forcing a worker to choose between paying her rent or losing a day’s pay to recover from a grueling gynecological procedure is not a choice. It’s economic violence,” Rep. Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., said during a press conference on … Read more
They throw a mean “check” right hook. It’s April 18 and Max Medley is having an amateur sparring session at the inaugural Interclub chess boxing event at the iconic Gleason’s boxing gym in Dumbo, Brooklyn. As is common with this paradoxical pursuit, the scrimmage had come down to a contest between brains and brawn. As … Read more
Even as cartel carnage continues to cast a shadow, Californians’ favorite Mexican escape is turning up the heat on its tourism tax. A fee that has already pushed this vacation paradise out of “bargain” territory isn’t just sticking around — it’s skyrocketing. The government of Baja California Sur, which includes popular destinations like Los Cabos, … Read more
Following an operation that killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” a revolt broke out in Mexico by cartel members — causing chaos across popular tourist areas in the country Sunday. The US State Department has issued shelter in place orders while airlines have canceled flights due to ongoing … Read more
Jack Douglas, John Lennon’s producer and pal, is recalling the late musician’s unconventional party trick. Douglas, 80, reflected on attending a gathering alongside Lennon and American social activist, Abbie Hoffman, in New York City in the early 1970s. “They were talking in his apartment. ‘Off the pig.’ They were talking about violence, and he was … Read more
The U.S. State Department has issued an increased travel advisory pertaining to Tanzania, adding an “unrest” risk indicator. The Level 2 advisory was increased to Level 3 on Oct. 31, following the presidential, Parliament and council elections there. “Reconsider travel to Tanzania due to unrest, crime, terrorism and targeting of gay and lesbian individuals,” the advisory says. “Some areas … Read more
Two alleged “narco-banners” that surfaced online this month, which warned Americans to stay out of Mexico’s Los Cabos region, have sparked concern about cartel intimidation tactics, even as local officials insist the signs never existed. The purported messages, signed by a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel known as La Chapiza, threatened violence against U.S. citizens living in … Read more
This is the bad place. Kristen Bell is facing backlash online for what she wrote in her “tone-deaf” anniversary post to her husband, Dax Shepard. On Saturday, Bell, 45, shared an Instagram photo of the couple hugging on their bed, with the caption, “Happy 12th wedding anniversary to the man who once said to me: … Read more
Violent movies and real-life murders involving guns and young people could be linked, a new study found. The rising number of violent gun scenes in blockbuster movies over the last two decades closely mirrors a surge in firearm-related murders among Americans aged 15 to 25 over the same period, concluded researchers at the Annenberg Public … Read more
Demi Lovato’s ex-fiancé is said to be in serious legal trouble. Actor Max Ehrich, who was engaged to the “Sorry Not Sorry” singer for two months in 2020, was arrested for domestic violence in Florida on Tuesday night, according to TMZ. Max Ehrich and Demi Lovato were engaged for two months in 2020. Instagram/Max Ehrich … Read more
Workplace violence in the US is on the rise this year, a troubling new study found. One in three employees surveyed said they’d witnessed physical altercations in the workplace in the past five years – up from 25% in 2024, according to the HR compliance training company Traliant, which published the June findings on Wednesday. … Read more
American sprinter Christian Coleman defended his girlfriend Sha’Carri Richardson after the Olympic track and field star was arrested for domestic violence at the Seattle–Tacoma International Airport last month. During an interview Citius Mag at the 2025 USATF Outdoor Championships, Coleman explained that he didn’t think Richardson should’ve been arrested and that he hates negative narratives … Read more
Jessie Murph has fans in an uproar. The 20-year-old singer, who has been compared to Amy Winehouse, sparked a social media firestorm over the music video to her risqué new song “1965.” The video, which came out July 18, has been accused of glorifying pornography and domestic violence due to its graphic nature. Jessie Murph … Read more
“Not the dog!” Americans believe that it’s harder to watch animals being killed on-screen than humans, according to new research. A poll of 1,512 US adults sought to uncover their “gore line,” or just how much blood and violence Americans can tolerate when it comes to TV and movies. If “I Am Legend” keeps your … Read more
A 37-year-old man from Western Australia has been arrested after he allegedly became aggressive towards cabin crew and punched a wall outside a boarding gate. The Australian Federal Police charged the Byford man with disorderly behavior following the incident at Perth Airport on March 24. He is expected to appear before Perth Magistrates Court on … Read more
E.A. Hanks, the daughter of actor Tom Hanks and his first wife Susan Dillingham, has revealed shocking details about her childhood, which she says was filled with “violence” and “deprivation.” Short for Elizabeth Anne, E.A. opened up about her turbulent early years in her upcoming book, “The 10: A Memoir of Family And The Open … Read more
Kim Delaney is off the hook following her arrest over an incident with her husband. The “NYPD Blue” alum, 63, will not be charged despite allegedly trying to mow down her significant other, James Morgan, over the weekend. A representative from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office confirmed to The Post on Tuesday that … Read more
We’ve long known the short-term effects of trauma — headaches, changes in appetite or sleep, fear, anxiety and concentration troubles are just a few. A new study suggests that severe trauma, like that experienced in war, can leave epigenetic “scars” on DNA that endures for generations. In the early 1980s, the Syrian regime carried out … Read more