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. The concept of intergenerational trauma is not new — the passing of traumatic experiences to descendants has been shown to significantly increase their likelihood of depression and other mental health issues. This research confirms the phenomenon with an analysis of DNA from 48 Syrian families across three generations. “The study documents the signatures of…
President Trump released a video Wednesday promoting Customs and Border Protection’s new “self-deport” app function, taking a carrots-and-sticks approach in his pitch to illegal immigrants. “People in our country illegally can self-deport the easy way or they can get deported the hard way and that’s not pleasant,” Trump, 78, warned…
Ben & Jerry’s accused its corporate owner Unilever of ousting the ice cream maker’s chief executive over the brand’s anti-Trump political activism. London-based Unilever allegedly removed CEO David Stever following the consumer products giant’s “efforts to silence the social mission” of Ben & Jerry’s, which lately has included protests against…
Elon Musk’s X has reportedly regained a $44 billion valuation – the same price the world’s richest person paid to buy the social media site in 2022. The company formerly known as Twitter was valued at $44 billion in a recent secondary financing round in which investors exchanged existing shares…
A Stone Age circular monument in England is even older than Stonehenge, raising the possibility that Stonehenge’s creators used it as inspiration, a new study finds.When researchers radiocarbon-dated artifacts from the large monument, known as Flagstones, they found that it dates to about 3200 B.C. — meaning it’s about 200…
After winning their division for the second straight season, the Detroit Lions are proposing a rule change that would make division standings mean less in the future. The NFL released a list of potential rule changes Wednesday and among them was the proposal to change NFL playoff seeding to be…
Harry Potter fans still holding out hope that they will get a Hogwarts letter one day may have to keep dreaming, but during Butterbeer Season, they can at least get a taste of what it would be like to hang out with Harry, Ron and Hermione at Hogsmeade. From now…
MIAMI — In Hialeah, Florida, a city that’s 95% Hispanic, only three residents showed up at a recent city council meeting to speak against a partnership with the federal government to enforce immigration laws.The police departments in Hialeah, where three out of four people were born abroad, and Coral Gables,…
President Trump insisted Wednesday that Iran cease all military and other assistance to the Houthis while vowing that the Yemen-based terror group “will be completely annihilated.” The renewed warning came hours after the Tehran-backed Houthis claimed to have carried out another drone attack on the USS Harry S Truman carrier…
Ekrem Imamoglu, the Turkish presidential hopeful detained on charges including corruption and aiding a terrorist group, is one of the country’s most popular politicians.A leading figure in the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) and mayor of Istanbul, the 54-year-old has long been seen as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s most formidable…
Colorado is getting another outpost of a popular chain restaurant, welcoming the state’s first new Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in 28 years.The chain is roughly a month from opening the doors on its location in Denver’s Central Park neighborhood, according to Jessica Mancuso, a company spokesperson. The final sprint…
Stocks added to gains on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged, as the central bank and investors continue to assess how President Trump’s tariff policies might affect economic growth. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 476 points, or 1.2%, to 42,058. The S&P 500 gained 1.4%, and the Nasdaq climbed 310 points,…
Tesla moved one step closer to its goal of operating a fleet of autonomous robotaxis on Tuesday when California regulators granted Elon Musk’s electric car maker a license to begin offering rides in the state. The permit is a prerequisite for applying to operate an autonomous ride-hailing service in California,…
Did you know that tuberculosis (TB) brought us the Adirondack chair? TB patients used to recline, completely immobile, upon that now-iconic piece of furniture on the orders of their doctors. TB also brought about the cities of Pasadena, California, and Colorado Springs, Colorado, which were founded as places for TB…
At first glance, longevity fanatics might look like a homogenous group of wealthy, white men. But after 25 years in the field, the self-proclaimed “father of biohacking” says there are two distinct camps. “There’s one group of people who are abhorrent of death … and there’s another group that are…
Scottie Scheffler’s love for ravioli hasn’t wavered — even after his bizarre Christmas accident. The menu for the annual Masters Club dinner was revealed Wednesday with reigning champion Scheffler curating a feast that includes meatball and ravioli bites, an apparent nod to the hand injury that prevented him from teeing…
Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner’s relationship surprised their fans. When dating rumors about the Oscar-nominated actor and beauty mogul first surfaced in 2023, many dismissed the speculation, not even believing that the two ran in the same circles. As reports about the two “hanging out” and being spotted at each…
Screenshot via Politicon Democratic strategist James Carville admitted he was a bit off in his calculations when he declared he was “certain” former Vice President Kamala Harris would win the 2024 presidential election. “The polls looked even, alright? I thought that Harris had more money. She also had more storefront…
WASHINGTON — President Trump has walked away from a potential minerals deal with Ukraine — and is now suggesting the US take a stake in nuclear power plants in the war-torn country instead. “We have moved beyond the economic mineral deal,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told The Post…
This story has been updated to include additional information. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he came to Iowa Friday to answer the “primal scream” coming from Americans demanding that elected officials do more to push back against President Donald Trump’s sweeping, norm-defying agenda.“There’s a responsibility in this time of chaos…
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday extended its pause on interest rate cuts as President Trump’s back-and-forth tariffs fuel market volatility and doubts over the US economy. Central bankers kept their policy unchanged at a target rate between 4.25% and 4.5%, which was reached after a series of three rate cuts…
Scientists have captured stunning video of a dinner-plate-size sea spider crawling on the seafloor off the South Sandwich Islands, a chain of volcanic islands near Antarctica in one of the most remote areas of the world.Sea spiders, also known as pycnogonids, are distant cousins of the creepy-crawly arachnids we see…
One of the reasons it can be difficult to spot a heart attack is because while some of the most common symptoms are well known, other early signs can vary and be easy to dismiss. TikToker user Nikki (@martyandnikki) was generally healthy when she had a heart attack at only…
Happy (almost) birthday, Barron Trump, the only child of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.Thursday, March 20, 2025, marks Barron Trump’s 19th birthday. That is also the last day of classes before New York University’s spring break begins (if you’re counting Friday, March 21, or #321day as part…
The son known familiarly to the whole country as Bobby Kennedy married Ethel Skakel on June 17, 1950. They went on to have 11 children: Kathleen, Joseph II, Robert Jr., David, Courtney, Michael, Kerry, Christopher, Maxwell, Douglas and Rory. Ethel was pregnant with Rory when Bobby was fatally shot on…
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. Perhaps the lowest level of the First Four games is the earlier one Wednesday when Mount St. Mary’s faces American. From the MAC Conference,…
Ellen Pompeo and T.R. Knight experienced an emotional moment on the Grey’s Anatomy set while filming the sex scene between Meredith Grey and George O’Malley. “T.R. and I are such good friends, and we had to do a love scene. We were both crying. We cried,” Pompeo, 55, said during…
This tattoo trend could be ink-redibly dangerous. More people are getting tattoos under anesthesia, but medical experts warn against this risky tactic — at least one man has already died while doing so. General anesthesia brings on a sleep-like state with the use of a combination of medicines and is…
Egg prices in the U.S. have fallen to $3.45 per dozen, reaching their lowest level in nearly five months, following a period of price volatility fueled by supply chain issues, bird flu outbreaks, and fluctuating consumer demand.Why It MattersEgg prices became a key issue in discussions about inflation during the…
Warren Buffett is one of the most closely followed investors in the world. Six decades ago, his fledgling fund acquired the struggling textile maker Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B). Buffett subsequently shut down Berkshire’s textile business and transformed it into a diversified conglomerate with subsidiaries across the insurance, railroad,…
COSTA NAVARINO, Greece — With perception growing he can become the next IOC president Thursday, Juan Antonio Samaranch played down his possible status as favorite on the eve of voting.“I admire you guys very much for the capacity sometimes,” Samaranch told reporters Wednesday, “to predict what the result will be.…
Opioid overdose deaths have plummeted for addicts in a revolutionary treatment program on Staten Island, a new study shows — as officials look to expand it to help save more lives. There were two fatal overdoses of 612 people participating in the “Hotspotting” program compared to 14 deaths for 1,089…
European Union antitrust regulators on Wednesday issued fresh warnings to Apple and Google over potential violations of their strict digital rules – a move that will likely escalate tensions between the EU and President Trump. The European Commission, the EU’s competition watchdog, told Google it could face major fines for…
Nvidia and Elon Musk’s xAI have joined a consortium backed by Microsoft, investment fund MGX and BlackRock to expand AI infrastructure in the US, the companies said Wednesday, as a global race to dominate the nascent technology intensifies. The group, formed last year with a goal to initially invest more than $30 billion in…
New photos have revealed the “love planet” Venus looking unrecognizable as it prepares to line up for a striking conjunction later this week. The hellish world has transformed into a slim crescent, which can look like a giant fiery rainbow under the right conditions.On March 23, Venus will reach its…
WASHINGTON — The latest trend in treating hair loss may sound familiar — essentially, it’s a repurposed drug first popularized in the 1990s. Back then, TV viewers were inundated with ads for Rogaine, a sticky topical solution that could help treat thinning hair when applied to the scalp. Now dermatologists…
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday he and other Democratic governors should not follow unconstitutional mandates from President Donald Trump in an effort “to challenge and push as far as we can” against the new administration.The former Democratic vice presidential nominee in his first visit to…
The Red Sox won’t say the quiet part out loud, but they’re also not playing their cards close to the vest. Manager Alex Cora told reporters Wednesday that Rafael Devers will “probably not” get a game at third base before spring training is over, all but confirming that Boston is…
Victoria Beckham is sharing behind-the-scenes details about Nicole Brydon Bloom’s wedding dress. The fashion designer, 50, took to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, March 18, to congratulate Bloom on her nuptials to actor Justin Theroux on Saturday, March 15. Bloom, 30, wore a custom Victoria Beckham gown for the occasion.…
Ladies, it’s time to suit up. It’s shaping up to be the year of the women’s power suit, as the masculine look takes over femme fashion from the runway to the red carpet — with everyone from Rihanna to first lady Melania Trump flaunting their figures in dude-centric duds. NYC-based custom…
CNN — Turkish police have detained the strongest rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a move that experts say is aimed at removing all possible contenders ahead of the next presidential election and further stretching his rule. The Istanbul Mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, was detained as part of corruption and terror…
Conservative lawmakers in Illinois are sounding the alarm about a bill that could drastically change homeschooling rules in the Prairie State. The Homeschool Act, also known as HB2827, would mandate homeschooling parents to fill out a “homeschool declaration form” that would essentially register them in their nearest public school district. The children of parents…
“Our new name reflects our commitment to driving transformation in the food industry,” Noga Golan, Founder and CEO of Food Impact Partners. Post this In October last year, the company announced its expansion to Europe and the hiring of Anna Heslop as its new Recruitment Director. The company has recruited…
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