A sexually transmitted infection (STI) that almost disappeared is back — with a vengeance. The medieval STI can silently but significantly increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and dangerous swelling of the aorta, the body’s largest blood vessel, a large new study found. Once nearly eradicated in the 1990s thanks to safer sexual practices, … Read more
Up to one in six plant species could be wiped out within 75 years, warns a new study. Researchers found that 7% to 16% of global plant species studied are expected to lose more than 90% of their range by 2100 under current climate change projections. The ecological modeling study shows that many plants face … Read more
Ore-Ida is tapping into the nostalgia for fun food shapes and shareable food. The potato company is launching its first new Tater Tot shapes in nearly two decades, Dino Tater Tots and Star Tater Tots. Made with the same crispy outside and fluffy inside that fans know and love, the new shapes are permanent additions … Read more
Costco is making a small change to one of its bakery staples — and members are divided. Shopping at Costco tends to come with the dilemma of good prices but too much food, and now the warehouse chain is testing a new way to sell its Kirkland Signature bagels to combat that. When buying bagels … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 60-year-old man. I have a close female friend who is 20 years younger. We see each other just about every day and call each other to talk about our day. We have supper together just about every night. The only thing we don’t have is a romance. I have strong feelings … Read more
Many are split on whether AI is good for humanity, but a new AI-powered tool could prove revolutionary when it comes to cancer screenings. Pancreatic cancer is considered one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-detect cancers. It has a 13% five-year survival rate and is projected to cause more than 52,700 deaths this year, according … Read more
It’s difficult to think of the Kentucky Derby without longtime trackside commentator Donna Barton Brothers. The former jockey, who’s been a beloved part of NBC’s Kentucky Derby coverage since the network acquired the rights to the race in 2001, announced she’s retiring after this year’s Run for the Roses on Saturday. “I told Lindsay Schanzer, … Read more
Say it ain’t dough. After 124 years, Caputo’s Bake Shop, a fixture of Brooklyn neighborhood Carroll Gardens, has baked its last loaf of Italian bread. And owner James Caputo is overwhelmed at the thought of saying goodbye. “I haven’t cried since I was a child, and I thought I never would again,” Caputo, 54, told … Read more
A staple at Disneyland’s Downtown Disney in Anaheim, CA, will close after 23 years to make room for a trendy shop. Smoothie chain Jamba will close on July 6 and will be replaced by bubble tea shop Bopo Go! café, according to the Orange County Register. The Jamba in Downtown Disneyland is set to close … Read more
Sweet surrender. A beloved chain of candy stores is closing up shop. In a statement, Lammes Candies, a Texas institution, attributed the closure to “unprecedented economic pressures and current market conditions.” The company will shutter six of its seven Lone Star State locations. Both the Lammes flagship on Airline Boulevard in Austin and its online … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I was in a relationship with my daughter’s father for 11 years. From the beginning, he lied, manipulated and cheated. My family was aware of it. When I finally had had enough and left, my family decided to maintain a relationship with him (dinners, parties, camping, holidays). He is not a good person. … Read more
This may be tough for some chowhounds to swallow. Costco, a members-only warehouse club, oft-praised for its $1.50 hot dog combo, which offers shoppers the meaty treat and a 20-ounce refillable fountain soda for a steal, is altering the deal to be more inclusive. But, thankfully, not more expensive. Costco is reportedly making a monumental change … Read more
It’s not every day that Steve Carrell shows up to hype your neighborhood pizza joint — but for one longtime Los Angeles staple, it’s apparently just business as usual. Barone’s Famous Italian Restaurant dropped a playful Instagram Reel this week featuring the “Rooster” star standing outside the eatery, pointing up at the sign and delivering a … Read more
Route 66, America’s most iconic highway, is celebrating its 100th anniversary, with revved-up parties and events stretching across the eight states it traverses. But be aware: There are tricks to getting your kicks on Route 66. Opened in 1926 and immortalized by numerous covers of Bobby Troup’s 1946 hit song “(Get Your Kicks on) Route … Read more
Tennis star Taylor Fritz and Morgan Riddle’s relationship has come to an end after six years, according to a report from People Magazine. Riddle was the one to end it, a source told the magazine. The high-profile relationship started in June 2020, and Riddle quickly became well-known as an influencer, posting about life as a … Read more
Just weeks after the upcoming animated film The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender leaked online in its entirety, the individual responsible for the leak has been placed behind bars. An unidentified 26-year-old man was arrested in Singapore, on charges that he illegally accessed a media server without authorization, according to The Strait Times. Local … Read more
When film stylist Patricia Field famously scrambled in a matter of weeks to pull together $1 million worth of high-end fashion for the original “Devil Wears Prada” film in 2006, the looks were jaw-dropping, with astonishing price tags for the time. “These clothes cost so much money,” Streep told The Post in an interview at the … Read more
Thousands fewer young Americans than expected took their own lives during the first two-and-a-half years following the launch of a national “988” suicide-prevention hotline in the US, according to a Harvard-based study published on Wednesday. Researchers also found that reductions in expected suicide deaths among adolescents and young adults were greatest in the 10 states … Read more
When Manhattanite Fro Moniz needs a little pick-me-up, she doesn’t run out for a fancy iced coffee or splurge on luxe label retail therapy. She simply gives herself a facelift. But rather than blowing $100,000 to go under the knife — à la the likes of Kris Jenner or the elite ladies of the Upper East Side — Moniz opts … Read more
Vogue’s upcoming exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art promises to be bigger than ever. Astonishing new photos from the upcoming “Costume Art” show — timed to the eagerly anticipated Met Gala on May 4 — reveal an array of wild designs, hanging on an eyebrow-raising collection of supersized mannequins. Instead of relying on the traditional … Read more