Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have spotted the first evidence of “monster stars” in the early universe — offering new clues to how supermassive black holes grew so big after only a billion years of the universe’s history.The team spotted these gargantuan stars — each with a mass of between 1,000 and 10,000 times our sun — in a galaxy called GS 3073, which formed roughly about a billion years after the Big Bang. It is believed that monster stars like these led to the formation of these early supermassive black holes.The study was co-led by scientists…
May the slop be with you? The Walt Disney Company said Thursday it will invest $1 billion in OpenAI in a deal that will allow users to churn out AI videos with copyrighted characters from “Star Wars” and more through the artificial intelligence firm’s Sora app. The announcement of the…
Scientists have found that time moves slightly faster on the Red Planet than it does on Earth. Clocks on Mars tick, on average, 0.477 milliseconds (477 microseconds) faster over 24 hours when measured from Earth compared with time recorded on our planet, a new study finds. Knowing this difference may…
A sperm donor whose samples helped conceive nearly 200 children across Europe unknowingly carried a cancer-causing genetic mutation — a hidden risk now tied to multiple childhood illnesses and early deaths. An investigation led by the BBC and many other public service broadcasters revealed that the donations were made to Denmark’s European…
Another day, another free-agency blow for the Mets. Robert Suarez, one of the top relievers on the market, has agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract with the rival Braves, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed. There are no deferrals in the deal. Suarez was a target of the Mets, who…
Stress, anxiety and sleepless nights do more than erode peace of mind — they can also weaken the body’s defenses, making people more susceptible to infections, cancers and autoimmune disorders. Now, scientists have uncovered a potential mechanism that may link these psychological factors and immunity issues.In a new study, published…
Parents are scrambling to secure a cheap generic cancer drug for their children after the Trump administration touted it as a potential treatment for autism symptoms in the fall. “I can’t even tell you how much of an influx we’ve had,” Dr. Richard Frye, a pediatric neurologist who studies the…
“SportsCenter” anchor Christine Williamson will succeed Elle Duncan at ESPN, serving as co-host of the TV program’s 6 p.m. time slot alongside Kevin Negandhi, as well as the lead women’s college basketball host on “College GameDay,” the Worldwide Leader said in a press release Thursday. Williamson — who currently co-hosts…
What happens after you die? For Sam Wheat (Patrick Swayze), not much — after dying from a botched robbery, he’s stuck haunting his fiancée, Molly Jensen (Demi Moore), who can’t see or hear him. The only one who can is Oda Mae Brown (Whoopi Goldberg), a quack psychic who suddenly…
WASHINGTON — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) dropped almost $50,000 on hotels and meals in Puerto Rico in the third quarter of this year — as well as renting a San Juan venue where she was caught on tape grooving at an August Bad Bunny concert. AOC’s principal campaign committee shelled…
CNN denied it banned top White House aide Stephen Miller from appearing on the network after he claimed the channel turned down his offer to speak on any topic with any host at any time. During an appearance on Fox News’ “Hannity” on Wednesday, Miller said the left-leaning cable network…
The “Architects of AI” were named Time’s person of the year for 2025 on Thursday, with the magazine citing this year as when the potential of artificial intelligence “roared into view” with no turning back. “For delivering the age of thinking machines, for wowing and worrying humanity, for transforming the present and…
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Missouri sports betting landscape is heating up, just in time for college football bowl season. Prospective bettors can get going with bet365 Sportsbook…
CBS has reopened its investigation into sexual assault allegations against Matlock actor David Del Rio, according to a TMZ report. Del Rio, 38, was fired from the CBS legal drama in October after an investigation into sexual assault claims made by his costar, Leah Lewis. According to TMZ, an investigation…
Democratic lawmakers are warning they’ll move to unwind any Paramount Skydance takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, blasting the hostile bid’s backing from Saudi, Qatari and UAE sovereign wealth funds — and Jared Kushner’s private equity firm — as a national security threat. Two Democrats in Congress — Reps. Sam Liccardo…
Scientists say they’ve developed a breakthrough 3D wiring solution that allows a 100-fold increase in the number of quantum bits (qubits) a quantum computing chip can support.Typical quantum computing processors (QPUs) are built with two-dimensional, horizontal wiring, just like the central processing units (CPUs) in our classical devices. But this…
Aubrey O’Day said she was forced to miss the second stop on Danity Kane’s comeback tour after being taken to the hospital. “My loves… I am so sorry. I’ve become extremely sick and physically can’t make tonight’s show as I’m in the ER,” O’Day, 41, wrote via her Instagram Stories…
AMES, Iowa — Audi Crooks had 30 points and 10 rebounds, Addy Brown had 20 points and 12 boards, and No. 10 Iowa State held off No. 11 Iowa’s comeback bid for a 74-69 victory Wednesday night. The Cyclones (11-0) led by 17 points late in the third quarter before…
Hilary Swank has allegedly apologized after a tense encounter with a woman she thought was taking her photo at LAX airport in Los Angeles. “At baggage claim, I was walking next to Hilary Swank,” Jada Bafus told The Daily Mail on Wednesday, December 10, per Page Six. “And I did…
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. We’re one-third of the way through the NHL season, and the playoff picture is a logjam. Every point makes all the difference right now…
Selling Sunset alum Christine Quinn has harsh words for Erika Kirk. “Erika Kirk be everywhere but with her kids,” Quinn, 37, wrote via X on Wednesday, December 10. After posting the one-liner, Quinn’s followers applauded her stance in the comments section. “CLOCK IT MOTHER,” remarked one follower, while another opined:…
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. You might recognize Nico Parker as the daughter of Pedro Pascal in “The Last of Us” or Colin Farrell in “Dumbo.” But off-screen, the up-and-comer…
The NHL’s parity is so frequently brought up that it has become a cliché, but Mathieu Darche’s words over the weekend rang true as to the state of the Eastern Conference. “You win two games, you’re in first place in your division, and you lose two, you’re in last place,”…
Kylie Jenner shared why she’s so protective of her personal life amid her romance with Timothée Chalamet. “I have to live my life,” Kylie said during the Thursday, December 11, episode of Hulu’s The Kardashians while reflecting on growing up in the public eye. The reality star was asked about…
It’s sequin season again! And with New Year’s Eve just around the corner, that means shopping for the perfect party pieces, from a razzle-dazzle dress to a feathered frock to a lace bodysuit. Revel in the glamour at these five new NYC stores full of festive attire. Fashion girlies heart…
WASHINGTON — A Louisiana congressman quietly purchased at least six figures worth of stock in Netflix just weeks before the streaming giant announced its massive acquisition deal with Warner Bros. Rep. Cleo Fields (D-La.) bought between $500,000 and $1.25 million worth of Netflix stock from Oct. 31 to Nov. 20, House…
ChatGPT is accused of being complicit in a murder for the first time — allegedly causing the death of a Connecticut mother who was killed by her son after the AI chatbot fed his paranoid delusions, according to an explosive lawsuit filed Thursday. The lawyer behind the case calls the…
When is winter? Weather forecasters in the Northern Hemisphere will tell you Dec. 1 through the end of February, which is known as meteorological winter. But based on Earth’s tilt and orbit around the sun, it’s Dec. 21, 2025, through March 20, 2026.This is astronomical winter, which begins on the…
It’s time to clear the air. While staying inside seems like a safe way to avoid the harmful effects of air pollution, it turns out that nitrogen dioxide, a toxic gas that primarily comes from cars, lurks indoors as well. A new study out of Stanford University suggests that an…
The Mets either traded away or lost in free agency three key pieces of the franchise this week. Pete Alonso How acquired: Drafted in the second round (No. 64 overall) in 2016 out of the University of Florida. Tenure with the Mets: 7 seasons Highlights: It has to start with…
Austen Kroll had an ah-ha moment on this week’s episode of Southern Charm about his friendships with Shep Rose and Craig Conover — resulting in him distancing himself from both of them. “Austen, keep running your mouth and Shep is going to say something that is going to ruin your…
The New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate/advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or if you click or make a purchase. Bitcoin Hyper is one of the latest speculative tokens drawing attention before it even hits the open market. The project’s pitch is simple: give people a faster, cheaper…
CHICAGO — Less than a year after suffering a season-ending injury, Adam Edstrom has another injury just 30 games into a new campaign. The Rangers placed Edstrom on long-term injured reserve Wednesday morning with a lower-body injury, marking his second such injury in the span of 10 months. It is…
Zooey Deschanel accidentally delivered one of this season’s most watchable holiday films with her new rom-com, Merv. “I didn’t think it was a Christmas movie when I read the script. I thought it was a rom-com with a dog, which I was happy to do,” Deschanel, 45, exclusively told Us…
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. If you’ve ever doom-scrolled your neighborhood apps at 1 a.m., you already know: Porch pirates and break-ins don’t care how bougie your zip code is.…
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova said in a video advertisement that she would not defect to the United States if today’s situation were around when she left Czechoslovakia. Navratilova made the video for “Home of the Brave,” an online community launched earlier this year that labels itself as a place for those who…
Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson will return for the Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Lawrence, 35, and Hutcherson, 33, will appear in the upcoming prequel film. multiple outlets reported on Wednesday, December 10. The pair will reprise their roles of Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, respectively, during a flash…
Opposing defenses are doing anything they can to try and slow down the red-hot Jalen Brunson. He has scored 30 or more points each of the Knicks’ past three games, shooting 54.2 percent from the field and an incredible 52.0 percent from 3-point range. Since coming back from his sprained…
Jessy Schram is just like Us, swooning over her latest Hallmark leading man, Dominic Sherwood, and who can blame her? “We did a Zoom table read, and the second Dominic started doing the role, I was like, ‘Oh my god, I’m blushing,’” Schram, 39, exclusively told Us Weekly of working…
WASHINGTON — They’ve made grave errors. The Social Security Administration must do more to prevent benefit checks from going to dead people and Congress should step up to pass safeguards to protect taxpayer dollars from fraud, according to one GOP senator known for cracking down on pork barrel spending. “The time…
While four of the five rookies the Nets drafted in the first round have seen a fair amount of playing time, Nolan Traore — the 19th pick overall — has appeared in just four games with Brooklyn. Still just 19, Traore has spent most of the season with their G-League…
Big Brother 27 frenemies Rachel Reilly and Keanu Soto are feuding again. During a recent Twitch livestream, Soto, 33, was asked about his connections to his former housemates post-show. He made an unsavory remark about Reilly, 41, Jimmy Heagerty and winner Ashley Hollis that circulated on social media. “Rachel, Jimmy, Ashley…
WASHINGTON — President Trump announced Wednesday that US forces “seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela” amid escalating tensions between the two countries over strikes on drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea. Trump noted vessel was the “largest one ever seized” by the American military. “And other things…
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