McDonald’s signaled this week it’s looking to better cater to customers on weight-loss drugs — and the name of the game is protein. During a Wednesday earnings call, McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski said the fast-food giant has been testing high-protein menu items for customers on so-called GLP-1 drugs. He didn’t share details or comment on timing, but that didn’t stop experts from speculating. Mike Haracz, a former corporate chef at the McDonald’s US office, told The Post that customers will notice “less carbs and more protein, fat call outs from a marketing standpoint as that will encourage purchase intent from…
WASHINGTON — Maine has become a staging ground for the latest battle to end the practice of limitless super PAC donations that has dominated American politics for the past 15 years. In 2024, voters in the Pine Tree State, by a margin of almost three-to-one, approved a ballot initiative limiting…
The chief executive of French luxury house Hermès said he rebuffed Jeffrey Epstein’s efforts to cultivate a relationship, describing the late financier and sex offender as a “financial predator.” Hermès CEO Alex Dumas told Reuters that Epstein approached him in 2013, as the company was defending itself against a hostile…
China’s Yangtze River is showing signs of recovery following the introduction of a 10-year ban on commercial fishing in 2021. The number of large fish has increased, and there has been recovery among endangered animals, including the Yangtze sturgeon (Sinosturia dabryanus) and the Yangtze finless porpoise (Neophocaena asiaeorientalis asiaeorientalis), new…
Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding how Alzheimer’s disease develops, and a decades-old drug could be the key to stopping the condition in its tracks. It is well established that Alzheimer’s is characterized by an accumulation of toxic proteins in the brain. Now, scientists at Northwestern University have identified…
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said Thursday that the Trump administration is seeking to convince car manufacturers to discontinue the feature that turns off vehicles idling at stoplights. “We are ending the federal government’s push to get manufacturers to install that Obama switch, the almost universally despised start-stop feature,” Zeldin said…
Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler signed emails to Jeffrey Epstein with “xoxo” and wished him a happy birthday — prompting a crude joke from the disgraced financier about naming his penis, newly released Justice Department documents show. Ruemmler, who served as White House counsel under then-President Barack Obama before…
Russia has attempted to fully block WhatsApp in the country, the company said, the latest move in an ongoing government effort to tighten control over the internet. A WhatsApp spokesperson said late Wednesday that the Russian authorities’ action was intended to “drive users to a state-owned surveillance app,” a reference to…
Astronomers have spotted an unusual planetary system with a rebellious rocky planet orbiting well beyond where it would be expected to form.Typically, rocky planets develop closer to a star, and gaseous planets form farther out — as is the case in our solar system, with a vast asteroid belt drawing…
Bundle up, then strip down — it’s about to get hot. The largest sauna village ever staged in the US has taken over the Williamsburg waterfront, and you can get in on the sweaty, steamy, communal fun. Open through March 1, the Culture of Bathe-ing invites New Yorkers to hit…
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Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Tired of boots? So is Katie Holmes. The Alone Together actress actually ditched clunky kicks for elevated slippers that have an edgy yet incredibly polished look — and we found her…
WASHINGTON — The powerful House Oversight Committee is widening its investigation into the company behind the controversial, now-defunct TeaOnHer gossip app, which let men dish on the women they’ve dated — and has been accused of exposing nude pictures and other sensitive data. Lawmakers demanded answers Thursday from Utah-based Newville…
The IRS shared confidential information on nearly 50,000 taxpayers with DHS officials for use in carrying out the Trump administration’s massive deportation orders – seemingly violating key legal protections, according to court documents. In a court filing Wednesday afternoon, the Treasury Department’s Internal Revenue Service confirmed the inappropriate sharing of…
Justice Department antitrust chief Gail Slater said Thursday she is stepping down from the role – amid reports of infighting over how the Trump administration should handle key cases including a pending lawsuit against Ticketmaster. “It is with great sadness and abiding hope that I leave my role as AAG…
It’s lining up to be an exciting year for stargazers, with a host of celestial events for you to point your lens at. Over the next couple of months our solar system neighbors Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus sit in alignment across the night sky in a rare…
WASHINGTON — Texas Sen. John Cornyn is introducing new legislation aimed at making the enforcement of Islamic Sharia Law, and discrimination based on the fundamentalist Muslim code, a violation of the Civil Rights Act — amid the ongoing controversy surrounding a proposed Muslim-centered community in the Lone Star State. The…
Sales of previously occupied US homes fell sharply in January as higher home prices and possibly harsh winter weather kept many prospective homebuyers on the sidelines despite easing mortgage rates. Existing home sales sank 8.4% in last month from December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million units,…
Is the age of “surveillance pricing” upon us? Most Americans hope not, according to new research. The concept of retailers potentially using AI to set individual pricing for products based on a user’s data or purchasing history has naturally prompted concerns over privacy and fairness. Six in 10 (62%) Americans…
The Olympics are stuffed with heartwarming moments — and this adorable viral dumpling is the perfect example. Team Poland stepped up to the 2026 Winter Olympics with strong competitors in speed skating, snowboarding, skiing and figure skating, but only one of them is winning fans across the globe: a pierogi…
James Patterson‘s Cross returned for a second season — but who did and didn’t come back to the cast after a shocking onscreen split and another surprise hookup? Cross, which premiered in 2024, is based on the Alex Cross novel series written by Patterson. The series follows forensic psychologist and…
Attorney General Pam Bondi had some strong words for a California congresswoman during a House Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday as she accused the rep. of “not helping crime” in Culver City. In a heated exchange between Bondi and Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, who represents the state’s 37th District, the congresswoman called…
Mercedes-Benz on Thursday said its 2025 earnings were more than halved on a massive $1.2 billion hit related to President Trump’s tariffs – and warned that more challenges are on the way. The luxury German automaker’s full-year operating profit was 5.8 billion euros, or roughly $6.9 billion – a roughly…
It’s warm bot-tied. Techsperts are sounding alarm bells following the release of an eerily realistic humanoid service bot named Moya with camera eyes and, most creepily, warm skin. Dystopian footage shows the lifelike automaton interacting with guests during its debut at the Zhangjiang Robotics Valley in Shanghai. Created by Shanghai…
An ice-bound “ghost particle” detector at the South Pole just got a major upgrade.The IceCube Neutrino Observatory has expanded for the first time in its 15 years of service. Technicians have added more than 600 new instruments to the bottom of the detector, which now consists of 92 strings of…
Could preserved vision be part of the growing list of health benefits associated with GLP-1 drug use? New research suggests that in patients without diabetes, GLP-1 medications may lower the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss in older US adults. AMD is a disease…
It looks like the Mets won the Luis Robert Jr. trade, maybe even in the eyes of the team they traded with to get him. When the Mets acquired the center fielder from the White Sox last month, they gave up promising infielder Luisangel Acuña, known for his defense and…
The Dawson’s Creek cast is mourning the death of their costar James Van Der Beek following his death at age 48. Van Der Beek’s family confirmed on Wednesday, February 11, that the actor, who portrayed the titular character on the hit ‘90s teen drama, had died following a battle with…
The powerful House Oversight Committee chairman, James Comer, tore into Rep. Ilhan Omar after the far-left pol astonishingly suggested that President Trump is a pedophile — and should be executed. Omar (D-Minn.), a fierce critic of the president, threw the demented tantrum after Trump appeared on Fox Business to discuss…
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. Chloe Kim is going for the three-peat. Despite a shoulder injury in January 2026 that cast some doubt on her ability to compete in the…
Rehab Addict host Nicole Curtis is speaking out after HGTV pulled all episodes of the show from its platforms. On Wednesday, February 11, RadarOnline shared footage of Curtis, 49, using the n-word while completing a renovation project for the popular home restoration series. The slur was caught on camera but…
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. As this blistery winter rolls into a brighter spring, we’ve all surely begun our hunts for the best boots and booties to complement our transitional…
Border czar Tom Homan announced that the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota that began last year has now concluded with President Trump’s blessing. “With the success that has been made in arresting public safety threats and other priorities since this surge operation began, as well as the unprecedented levels of…
A vaccine designed using “DNA origami” activated more of the key immune cells needed to fight HIV than did traditional vaccines built upon protein scaffolds, a new mouse study found.”DNA origami” refers to a precisely engineered, three-dimensional scaffold made of folded DNA that can hold and display viral antigens —…
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Taylor Armstrong has apologized for her controversial comments about Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime performance. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 54, drew criticism on Sunday, February 8, after superimposing her face onto Russell Crowe’s Gladiator character in an Instagram Stories post. She wrote alongside the image, “Were…
Times Square’s New Year’s Eve ball will have a sporty new neighbor next week — pickleball. CityPickle, which operates a half-dozen Big Apple venues, will launch its first all-indoor location on Feb. 20 in the Paramount Building at 1501 Broadway at West 44th Street. The opening comes 60 years after…
It was gold and diamonds at the 2026 Winter Olympics for Breezy Johnson. The American skier won gold in the downhill Sunday in Italy — but then crashed out in Thursday morning’s super-G event. However, her day took a turn about an hour later when boyfriend Connor Watkins proposed at the…
The GoFundMe for James Van Der Beek’s widow Kimberly and their six kids has hit a huge milestone. As of the evening of Wednesday, February 11, the GoFundMe campaign has surpassed the $1 million mark and has raised its target to $1.3million. James and Kimberly, who were married 16 years,…
Bergdorf Goodman retail workers claim parent company Saks Global is inexplicably withholding hundreds of dollars from their weekly paychecks. Nearly two dozen employees at the high-end Manhattan department store have noticed swaths of unexplained deductions – up to 75% – from their paychecks since Jan. 1, according to interviews with…
An archaeologist excavating a medieval town in southern Norway had an “out-of-body experience” when she stumbled upon a dream find: a delicate gold ring with a dazzling blue gemstone.”I was completely shaken and had to ask the construction guys if they were messing with me,” Linda Åsheim, an archaeologist with…
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. After 12 years, the NHL has officially returned to the Winter Olympics. Team Canada plays its first game of the Olympics today, Feb. 10, against…
Jennifer Aniston’s boyfriend Jim Curtis has shared a heartfelt tribute to the actress to celebrate her birthday. Curtis uploaded a carousel of rare photos via Instagram to mark Aniston’s 57th birthday on Wednesday, February 11. One photo showed the couple mid-laughter with Aniston arm softly resting on Curtis’ back. Another…
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