Pope Leo delivers harsh words on plastic surgery, looksmaxxing and weight loss drugs: ‘The real body is not truly loved’

Pope Leo delivers harsh words on plastic surgery, looksmaxxing and weight loss drugs: ‘The real body is not truly loved’

The beauty-obsessed are refusing to “let go and let God.” Even the Pope has something to say about looksmaxxing and the so-called “Mar-A-Lago face.” This week, the Vatican released a document approved by Pope Leo XIV advising against cosmetic surgery. The document, titled “Thinking about Christian anthropology in light of certain future scenarios for humanity,” … Read more

United Airlines accidentally allowed passengers to listen to wild cockpit chatter: ‘Few curse words’

United Airlines accidentally allowed passengers to listen to wild cockpit chatter: ‘Few curse words’

Have you ever been mid-flight and wondered what’s going on in the cockpit? A United Airlines passenger was lucky enough to find out. The passenger took to the r/unitedairlines forum on Reddit to dish about the gossip they accidentally overheard on a recent flight. “For 2.5 hours, I listened to all the calls, prechecks, and … Read more

John Mellencamp announces ‘Dancing Words Tour,’ NY show. Get tickets

John Mellencamp announces ‘Dancing Words Tour,’ NY show. Get tickets

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 “cougar” has been unleashed. John Mellencamp just announced he’s striking out on his nationwide ‘Dancing Words Tour’ that will send him to fairgrounds, amphitheaters and pavilions from July through … Read more

Being called a ‘choppelganger’ is insulting — here’s what the latest Gen Z term means

Being called a ‘choppelganger’ is insulting — here’s what the latest Gen Z term means

Say what? Get your notebooks ready because a new Gen Z slang word is circulating — and it sounds oddly familiar but is not a compliment, by any means. “Choppelganger,” the latest term being thrown around by today’s kids, is not to be confused with “doppelganger.” While the latter refers to someone who looks exactly … Read more

Do you know what ‘yinz’ and ‘ope’ mean? 10 regional US slang words that leave most Americans baffled

Do you know what ‘yinz’ and ‘ope’ mean? 10 regional US slang words that leave most Americans baffled

Anywhere you go in the United States, you’re likely to encounter a word you’ve never heard before or never used regularly, as each state has its own set of slang words that might cause a few head scratches. But that’s what makes each of the 50 states unique, thanks to the blending of cultures and … Read more

Ozzy Osbourne’s final words to Sharon before his death revealed

Ozzy Osbourne’s final words to Sharon before his death revealed

Sharon Osbourne was by Ozzy Osbourne’s side until the very end. The former talk show host, 73, is recalling her late husband’s last moments, months after he died at age 76 in July. “He was up and down to the bathroom all night, and it was like 4:30 a.m., and he said, ‘Wake up.’ I … Read more

President Trump says soccer should be renamed to football in US — reigniting age-old debate around the ‘beautiful game’

President Trump says soccer should be renamed to football in US — reigniting age-old debate around the ‘beautiful game’

That’s a ballsy idea! President Donald Trump weighed in on the age-old debate about the proper name for soccer — insisting it should be called football in the United States. Trump announced his controversial preference during the World Cup 2026 drawing at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC on Friday afternoon, where he was honored … Read more

Oxford English Dictionary’s word of the year introduces a new way to troll social media users

Oxford English Dictionary’s word of the year introduces a new way to troll social media users

Doomscrolling has a new hazard. Oxford University Press announced “rage bait” is its 2025 word of the year. The prestigious publisher defines “rage bait” as “online content deliberately designed to elicit anger or outrage by being frustrating, provocative, or offensive, typically posted in order to increase traffic to or engagement with a particular web page … Read more

Slurs are dying out as new data shows Gen Z ranks them worse than other curse words

Slurs are dying out as new data shows Gen Z ranks them worse than other curse words

Watch that potty mouth. Those curse words your mother once upon a time told you not to use, or you’ll have to wash your mouth out with soap, are not even considered that bad anymore, according to Gen Z. According to research conducted by a team at Macquarie University, the generation born between 1997 and … Read more

Luke Bryan reveals his sister’s cause of death: ‘It was just tragic beyond words’

Luke Bryan reveals his sister’s cause of death: ‘It was just tragic beyond words’

Luke Bryan is getting candid on his sister Kelly Bryan’s sudden death in 2007 at the age of 39. “I’ve never really explained what happened to my sister,” the country superstar, 49, shared while on Tuesday’s episode of the CNN podcast, “All There Is with Anderson Cooper.” “There’s some misinformation out there on the internet, and … Read more

Kendrick Perkins’ bizarre on-air joke leaves Elle Duncan lost for words in awkward ESPN moment

Kendrick Perkins’ bizarre on-air joke leaves Elle Duncan lost for words in awkward ESPN moment

ESPN personality Elle Duncan was in disbelief over Kendrick Perkins’ pun about pain medication that he dropped during an appearance on “SportsCenter” Tuesday. The former NBA champ was about to sign off, but first he had a joke prepared for Duncan — who opened the segment earlier by saying, “You know, when you work at … Read more

Josh Duggar’s cousin recalls haunting words over abuse allegations: ‘Creepiest smile I’ve ever seen’

Josh Duggar’s cousin recalls haunting words over abuse allegations: ‘Creepiest smile I’ve ever seen’

Amy Duggar King is still haunted by a scary encounter she had with her cousin Josh Duggar. The “19 Kids and Counting” alum’s new book, “Holy Disruptor,” chronicles her experiences within the well-known Arkansas family beyond reality TV. In it, she details the scandal that shattered their once-wholesome image. In 2015, TLC canceled the series after reports … Read more

Shedeur Sanders’ mom in war of words with ‘cancerous’ Rex Ryan over criticism of Browns QB

Shedeur Sanders’ mom in war of words with ‘cancerous’ Rex Ryan over criticism of Browns QB

The mother of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders appeared to fire back at criticism he received from former NFL head coach Rex Ryan on Monday. Ryan had some terse words for Sanders after the rookie said he was capable of playing better than some of the starters in the league. However, Sanders has not moved up from … Read more

Cruise worker reveals the terrifying code words that most passengers don’t know: ‘Could mean something as big as death’

Cruise worker reveals the terrifying code words that most passengers don’t know: ‘Could mean something as big as death’

They’re saying R.I.P. on the high seas.  Smooth sailing isn’t guaranteed while vacationing on a luxury cruise liner.  And in times of sudden crisis — such as a death aboard the boat — crew members communicate using a set of cryptic codes, discreetly conveying the unfortunate information to one another to avoid passenger panic, so … Read more

Pete Davidson doesn’t mince words about ‘SNL 50’ star-studded audience: ‘Terrible’

Pete Davidson doesn’t mince words about ‘SNL 50’ star-studded audience: ‘Terrible’

Tough crowd.  Pete Davidson revealed that the star-studded audience during the “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special was, well, “terrible.”  On Wednesday’s episode of “Late Night With Seth Meyers” Davidson, 31, said, “It’s a terrible audience. It’s just famous people, and famous people only like themselves.” Pete Davidson during an interview with host Seth Meyers on August … Read more

‘Duck Dynasty’ star Sadie Robertson reveals Phil’s final words to her before his death at 79

‘Duck Dynasty’ star Sadie Robertson reveals Phil’s final words to her before his death at 79

Sadie Robertson is remembering her grandpa Phil Robertson. The 27-year-old took to social media to share a moving tribute to the “Duck Dynasty” star, including the last words he spoke to her, following his death at age 79 after a battle with multiple illnesses and Alzheimer’s disease. “’Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is … Read more

Podcaster Theo Von grabs fan by throat at Nashville bar after exchanging words, wild video shows

Podcaster Theo Von grabs fan by throat at Nashville bar after exchanging words, wild video shows

Comedian and popular podcaster Theo Von wasn’t joking when he grabbed a man by the throat who was reportedly harassing him at a Nashville bar — in a wild confrontation caught on video. In the footage, obtained by TMZ, a man holding a bouquet of golden birthday balloons approaches Von, 45, from behind at The … Read more

Is someone a liar? This one word will tell you for sure, according to a trial lawyer

Is someone a liar? This one word will tell you for sure, according to a trial lawyer

Liar, liar. On a recent episode of the podcast Diary of a CEO, trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher revealed the one word liars often use that’s a “dead giveaway” to their deceit — and the tactic to get them to confess. The top debater shared that when people are trying to hide the truth, they often … Read more

Overwhelmed to see something unbearably cute? There’s a word for that

Overwhelmed to see something unbearably cute? There’s a word for that

If you’ve ever experienced the indescribable feeling of being so overwhelmed by cuteness that it almost seems unbearable, there’s now a word for that. Gigil — pronounced “ghee-gill” — is one of the 42 words added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) in March that are either untranslatable or have no direct English equivalents. Gigil … Read more

Words to the wise: Local moms share parenting tips from the frontline

Words to the wise: Local moms share parenting tips from the frontline

If you think you’re doomed for sleep deprivation, spousal bickering and poverty once your precious arrival is here, well, you could be. Or, you could follow the hard-earned wisdom of tri-state parents to make the transition to parenthood a little — or a lot — easier. Riding it out Stephanie Jack, 34, brand marketing director … Read more