Short kings, rejoice: Your height may come with a hidden advantage. Being tall has its perks, from reaching the top shelf to seeing over crowds, and studies show that people with a few extra inches often report higher confidence and self-esteem. But a growing body of research suggests that people of smaller stature may enjoy surprising health benefits — and it could even help them live longer. That’s welcome news for Americans, who have been getting shorter since the 1980s. Once one of the tallest nations on Earth, the average US man now stands about 5 feet 9 inches, while…
The war in Iran has dominated headlines with reports of airstrikes and escalating military activity. But beyond the immediate devastation, the conflict has also illuminated a quieter and rapidly growing danger: the vulnerability of ships, and the people who operate them, to disruption of their navigation systems.Modern shipping depends heavily…
The NFL Scouting Combine and free agency frenzy caused frenzied changes in the Serby Mock 3.0. The Jets get a blue-chip defender and stud wide receiver with their two picks, while the John Harbaugh gets the star of the combine to bolster his defense. Don’t peek: You’ll see more than…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Taylor Swift has a way of making even the simplest accessories feel instantly chic. While the singer is famous for her glittering stage outfits, her everyday jewelry tends to be…
Scientists placed 200,000 living human brain cells on a microchip and taught it how to play a doomsday video game — and are now using the dystopian tech to power AI data centers. Australian biotech group Cortical Labs went viral last week when they revealed that their neuron-using bio-chip, called…
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. Italy is writing quite the Cinderella Story at the World Baseball Classic. Not only did the Azzurri stun the Americans on Tuesday, but they…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! When the weather starts to warm up, you’ll find yourself starting to reach for your favorite laid-back dresses over and over again. Cool but classy, casual-chic dresses are wardrobe staples…
Meta is reportedly weighing layoffs that could impact at least 20% of its workforce as the tech giant looks to offset rising artificial intelligence costs. The cuts come as the technology company aims to offset the cost of artificial intelligence infrastructure and prepare for greater efficiency brought about by AI-assisted workers, three sources familiar…
Archaeologists in Scotland have discovered the remains of a Roman “fortlet” that was built beside a massive wall that ran across Scotland.Known as the Antonine Wall, the defensive border separated what is now southern Scotland, which had been conquered by the Romans, from the unconquered northern Scotland. The 38-mile-long (62…
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. Plenty of tickets will be punched to the Big Dance on Saturday, and new users can get in on the action by using the…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Your feet hurt by 2 p.m. and your old sneakers look like they survived a mud run. Spring hits and suddenly you need something that feels like a slipper but…
Exclusive | ‘Love Story’ fashion consultant reveals the Carolyn Bessette Kennedy outfit she rejected
She was peeved over these PJs. The fashion consultant on “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette,” lost sleep over the original pajamas the character of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy wore in the miniseries — a silk nightgown and robe. “I was like, ‘Oh my God, no way, she…
The State Department has slashed by about 80% the fee for Americans to formally renounce their US citizenship. After years of legal battles with several groups representing Americans wanting to give up their citizenship, the department on Friday published a final rule in the Federal Register that reduces the cost…
As an irrational number, pi has no end — but that has not stopped computer engineers from chasing its eternal string of decimal places deeper into the unknown. Recently, technology media company StorageReview achieved a staggering new record, calculating 314 trillion digits of pi on a single Dell PowerEdge R7725…
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. Back to the warehouse we go as UFC Fight Night recovers after a wild card last weekend at UFC 326. This weekend’s action is…
Olivia Munn is sharing the best advice she received from the late Shannen Doherty as they both battled cancer. Speaking at the Los Angeles Magazine’s The L.A. Woman Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Friday, March 13, Munn, 45, said Doherty told her to be “aggressive” after she received…
Adrian Grenier is sharing the reason why The Devil Wears Prada fans won’t see him in the upcoming sequel — and confirmed it wasn’t his choice! Speaking to Us Weekly on Friday, March 13, Grenier, 49, said he never got the call to take part. “I would be bitter if…
Six of the most radical leftist mayors in the United States – including NYC’s own Zohran Mamdani – are plotting to form an ultra-woke super group that critics say would seek to turn the Land of the Free into the Land of the Fee. The motley crew of capitalist-crushing Democratic…
Even though most Americans say they don’t trust artificial intelligence (AI), researchers have found a startling new metric that seems to show the opposite: people are more likely to buy something after reading an AI summary of online reviews than one written by a human. Yet AI hallucinated 60% of…
Joson Sanon interrupted Rick Pitino. His jump shot isn’t “cold-blooded.” “It’s Coke butter cheese,” a slang term used to describe a smooth shot, Sanon said. “Coke butter. Excuse me,” Pitino said, drawing laughs from the media ensemble in the press conference room. “I’m learning.” Sanon can call his jumper whatever…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Leave it to Kaley Cuoco to remind Us that comfy shoes can still be seriously cute. The actress recently stepped out in lavender Crocs that instantly caught our eye —…
Why you can trust Live Science Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best ones for you. Find out more about how we test. The Garmin Venu 4 is a fairly high-end fitness and running watch that does not have the…
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 Ivy League Tournament gets underway on Saturday with No. 1 Yale taking on No. 4 Cornell at Newman Arena in Ithaca, N.Y. Yale…
Steven Spielberg appeared to shade Timothée Chalamet after the actor caused controversy by disparaging ballet and opera. Appearing at a Friday, March 13, panel at the 2026 SXSW Conference and Festival, the director, 79, seemingly referenced the Marty Supreme star’s recent viral comments, according to Variety. “At the end of…
Wherever there’s light and an object, there’s a shadow. By blocking sunlight, Earth casts a shadow, too.But can you see Earth’s shadow? Astronomers told Live Science that yes, you can see it cast on several objects. In fact, under the right conditions, you may even spot Earth’s shadow every day.Shadow…
PORT ST. LUCIE — Kodai Senga’s second Grapefruit League start resembled the kind of performance common from him in the first half of last season. The right-hander fired three perfect innings in the Mets’ 1-0 exhibition loss to the Marlins on Friday, finishing with five strikeouts and departing after 38…
Kelly Osbourne is continuing to grieve for her late father Ozzy Osbourne. Taking to her Instagram Story on Friday, March 13, Kelly, 41, shared a glimpse of her family’s private estate in Buckinghamshire, England where the rock star is buried. “Spent some time with my daddy this morning!” she wrote…
INDIANAPOLIS — It’s hard to be surprised by Mitchell Robinson’s rebounding prowess at this point. It’s a recurring theme. But even for him, this was a special performance. He recorded a career-high 22 rebounds in the Knicks’ 101-92 win over the Pacers Friday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Nine of them…
Teddi Mellencamp and Dolores Catania are weighing in on speculation surrounding Dorit Kemsley’s finances following her divorce from PK Kemsley. Speaking on the Friday, March 13, episode of “Two Ts in a Pod With Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge,” the Real Housewives stars shared their opinion as they reacted to…
Max Shabanov, in what amounted to a significant understatement, called it “a little bit unusual” to have gone five weeks without playing in a game. Granted, that layoff was in large part due to the Olympic break, but the nine straight healthy scratches Shabanov endured before returning to the lineup…
Madison Pettis shaded her ex-boyfriend, Michael Porter Jr., while discussing their breakup. Pettis, 27, appeared on an episode of the “In Your Dreams With Owen Thiele” podcast earlier this month. During her chat with Thiele, Pettis shared that she is a big fan of basketball which led him to ask…
PONTE VEDRA, Fla. — Rory McIlroy, bad back, questionable form and all, survived to play the weekend in the Players Championship on Friday. McIlroy, who was a question mark to even play at TPC Sawgrass this week after he was forced to withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational with a…
Jana Kramer has been an open book about her divorce from ex-husband Mike Caussin — but she wouldn’t have shared everything publicly without his approval. “Even writing stuff about my ex in my book, it’s like, ‘Hey, I’m obviously writing stories, here are some of them. Would you like to…
The Warriors were already beaten-up heading into their matchup with the Timberwolves, and by the close of the first quarter, they had lost Draymond Green and Al Horford, too. Slowing down Anthony Edwards turned from a difficult task to an impossible one for the undersized and undermanned Warriors in a…
Elle Fanning found herself creating an OnlyFans account for a very specific reason. In an interview with People published on Friday, March 13, Fanning, 27, revealed she took to the NSFW website to prepare for her latest role on AppleTV’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles. “There were a lot of things…
WASHINGTON — President Trump said in a new interview that seizing Iran’s Kharg Island fuel depot is not currently a priority — but that his thinking could change. The small island, located about 16 miles off Iran’s coast in the Persian Gulf, is the loading site for about 90% of the Islamic…
Observations from Mets spring training on Friday: Steady Benge Carson Benge went 1-for-4 with an RBI single in the Mets’ split squad 8-3 victory over the Nationals in West Palm Beach, Fla. Benge, who is attempting to win the starting right field job, owns an .858 OPS this spring. Hudson…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Boho is officially back for spring 2026 — and Jenna Dewan is making the case for the romantic blouse revival. The actress recently wore a breezy beige style that perfectly captures…
The crew of a US-owned oil tanker found themselves “fighting for their lives” earlier this week, after a “barbaric attack” by Iran left the ship engulfed in flames and forced all 28 seafarers to jump overboard in the middle of the night, the owner of the vessel said Friday. “From…
It’s their lucky parm! March Madness-bound St. John’s, Hofstra and Long Island University have a secret weapon behind their banner seasons — home cookin’ from Vincent’s Clam Bar, which just started catering for the two Nassau County colleges during the fall term and right before their explosive success. “It’s something…
Dolly Parton made a rare public appearance at Dollywood following her recent health scares. “I’ve been up to a lot. I’ve not been touring, as you know. I’ve had a few little health issues, and we’re taking good care of them,” Parton, 80, told fans on Friday, March 13, while…
An excess of sugary drinks can specifically lead to a higher risk of anxiety among teens, a new study shows. In a meta-analysis published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, U.K. researchers reviewed various studies from 2000 to 2025. They explored the link between drinking sugar-sweetened beverages — like sodas, energy drinks,…
When the cliché is trotted out — “We did a lot of good things out there” — after a game like Friday’s, you understand where the Islanders are coming from. They had plenty of possession, plenty of chances. The penalty kill was excellent. The top six started to roll after…
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