A Red Cross official said on Tuesday that the Ebola epidemic in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo had not yet peaked, and could last for a year. Over 800 cases of the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no proven treatment or vaccine, have been reported in Congo, 192 of them fatal. The … Read more
Pat McAfee could be in line for one of the biggest paydays in sports media. ESPN and McAfee’s representatives are discussing a contract extension that could pay him more than $60 million per year, according to The Athletic. The deal is not yet completed, and the final number could depend on McAfee taking on an … Read more
Summertime sadness. Romance adaptations have taken over TV – “Heated Rivalry” was a phenomenon, “Bridgerton” remains a juggernaut, “Off Campus” is a hit. Now, there’s Prime Video’s “Every Year After” – but this show is a dud. It’s not worth watching, unless you’re a superfan of the book. (It’s a bestseller, so the show will likely … Read more
Time Out has released its annual — and fully subjective — list of the 20 best cities for food, naming Lima, Peru, as the global culinary capital this year. But, perhaps more importantly, New York City returned to the list at No. 15 after being conspicuously absent from last year’s rankings. Of course, the placement … Read more
The East 50s have new restaurants up the wazoo. But they never saw anything like Simon Kim’s three-level spectacle, Cote 550, at 550 Madison Avenue. With more feasting and boozing options than a cruise ship, it’s making the biggest splash in Midtown’s since the first Rockefeller Center Christmas tree went up in 1931. The complex is anchored by a … Read more
Good news for your bottom dollar. While inflation is increasing food prices at their fastest pace in three years, a lucky few could win free groceries for an entire year. This month, eligible customers could try their luck and win a year of free groceries courtesy of a $10,000 Amazon gift card. Beginning June 2, all … Read more
An Ohio woman scored a year’s worth of free Dave’s Single burgers after taking first place in a Wendy’s mascot lookalike contest held on World Redhead Day. Nearly 20 contestants took to the stage at New York City’s Seaport Square (a nod to Wendy’s square burger patties) to compete. Over three rounds, contestants modeled their best … Read more
Not all medications are medical marvels — some may do more harm than good. A 26-year-old man reported sexual side effects like orgasm troubles after taking a hair loss drug popular among millions of men, according to a new case study. Even after discontinuing it, his symptoms persisted for a year and a half. Finasteride … Read more
Ophthalmology is the highest paying career on average in California, new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show. The average wage for the role, which is specializing in eye care, is a staggering $347,690 while the state’s average income for all earners is just $80,690, the data from May 2025 said. Ophthalmologists rake in a … Read more
One of the most ambitious developments in California will feature a new In-N-Out, The Post can reveal. The sprawling $1 billion outdoor mega park project that will eventually dwarf New York’s Central Park is getting its own cult-favorite burger chain. The Animal Style joint will anchor part of “The Canopy,” a new 90,000-square-foot retail and … Read more
Paige Spiranac gave a sneak peek into her Mother’s Day. The golf influencer, who holds millions of followers across various social media platforms, posted a stunning photo with her mom on Mother’s Day this past weekend. “Happy Mother’s Day to the best,” Spiranac wrote in a post on X, where she holds 1.1 million followers. … Read more
Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with lists dating back to 1880. And just in time for Mother’s Day, the agency on Friday … Read more
A former teacher swapped the classroom to earn up to $100,000 a year as a professional cuddler — and only works three hours a day. Ella Love, 51, from New York, ditched her teaching profession after 13 years because it became “stressful” and “overwhelming”. She found out about professional cuddling through an article and took … Read more
LaVar Ball’s still got it. A little over a year after having his right foot amputated, the Big Baller Brand founder showed he can still impress on the hardwood. Ball — the father of LaMelo, Lonzo and Gelo Ball — was spotted repeatedly knocking down shots in a video renowned basketball trainer Lethal Shooter posted … Read more
More than one in five Americans haven’t visited the optometrist in at least a year (22%) and another 15% “can’t remember” the last time they did so, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults looked at how respondents understand the importance of eye health and preventative care, finding that Gen Z is … Read more
Americans are scaling back travel spending this year, with 58% planning to spend less than they did last year, according to new research. The online survey of 2,000 Americans, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of CheapCaribbean Vacations, found that rising costs are reshaping travel habits, with budgets down an average of 23% compared to … Read more
They put the pee-pee in the Big Apple. Public urination violations are soaring across the boroughs, according to bladder-busting new data, revealing a nearly 50% increase in 9-1-1 calls related to the odorous offense since April 2025. It’s an uptick in tinkling that’s more than a wee bit alarming. The NYPD has received over 100 more complaints … Read more
Prince St. Pizza is taking a slice out of Brooklyn. The cult-favorite Manhattan pizza shop, known for its spicy pepperoni squares, is opening a new location across the East River with its first Brooklyn storefront. The doors at the new location at 271 Smith Street will officially open on Thursday, April 23 at 12 p.m. … Read more
Many popular destinations struggling with overtourism and infrastructure issues are aiming to fix those problems in an often unpopular way by enacting new taxes on tourists. The city of Galway, on the west side of Ireland, is widely known for its medieval streets, colorful shopfronts and historical landmarks. It is now considering a tourist tax that … Read more
Things seem serious between Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart and his model girlfriend, Marissa Ayers. Ayers was emotional while discussing her “very transformative year” and her relationship with Dart in a TikTok video on Friday, her 23rd birthday. “I have felt so grateful,” Ayers said in a “get ready with me” video. “I started was sobbing … Read more