Bank of America settles lawsuit brought by Jeffrey Epstein victims

Bank of America has settled a civil lawsuit brought by women who accused the bank of facilitating their sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, court records showed on Monday. Lawyers for the bank and the women told Manhattan-based US District Judge Jed Rakoff in a March 12 telephone call that they had reached a “settlement in principle,” a court filing…

How plants moved from sea to land and changed Earth forever

Long before dinosaurs roamed the land, Earth looked very different from the planet we know today. Around 500 million years ago, most of Earth’s surface was bare rock and dry soil. There were no trees, no grass and no flowers. Life existed almost entirely in the oceans.Then something amazing happened:…

The top 20 worst places to live with pollen allergies in 2026

Seasonal allergies are nothing to sniff at. Spring allergy season is worsening with each passing year, as winds carrying pollen from other regions, combined with warmer temperatures, are making symptoms more unpredictable and unbearable. And with some parts of the country now experiencing pollen year-round, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation…

Live Science Today: ‘Hexagonal’ diamonds and fish scale down

Today’s top story Hexagonal diamonds could open up a wealth of new applications. (Image credit: FlashMovie via Getty Images)Researchers in China claim to have synthesized the very first samples of “hexagonal diamond” — a mysterious and coveted material believed to be harder, stiffer and chemically tougher than natural diamond.Scientists have…

Target this early Masters Tournament sleeper

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. With THE PLAYERS Championship in the rearview window, golf season is in full swing.  Now’s the time to turn our eyes to the next…

USC women’s basketball hopes to go on run with Jazzy Davidson cleared

Earlier this week, the USC women’s basketball team delivered essential news about its postseason fate. Jazzy Davidson was back. The star freshman’s return after suffering a shoulder injury in the Big Ten Tournament was far more crucial than where the team was seeded or who it played in the opening…

Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius: The only surviving larger-than-life-size statue of a pagan Roman emperor — a rarity that Michelangelo refurbished

A 13.9-foot-tall (4.24 meters) bronze equestrian statue of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. (Image credit: Getty Images)QUICK FACTSName: Equestrian statue of Marcus AureliusWhat it is: A bronze statue of a Roman emperor on horsebackWhere it is from: Rome, ItalyWhen it was made: Circa A.D. 175The tradition of depicting emperors on horseback…

UConn women’s back-to-back March Madness destiny is far from guarenteed

The women’s NCAA Tournament starts Wednesday with the First Four and will captivate the sports world’s attention until April 5, when a champion will cut down the nets in Phoenix. A year ago, UConn left no doubt in reclaiming its place atop women’s basketball. It reminded the world that the…

USA finally looked like the WBC favorite when it needed to most

MIAMI — Chants of “U-S-A, U-S-A,” could be heard on the concourses and hallways of loanDepot Park late Sunday night after Team USA finally matched its billing and beat the powerhouse Dominican Republic team to advance to the finals of the World Baseball Classic. Happily, Team USA is rewriting a…

Max Schuemann continues strong spring amid long shot to make Yankees roster

Observations from Yankees spring training on Sunday. Good start Veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk, brought in to mash lefties, delivered a single in his first at-bat Sunday against Tigers southpaw Framber Valdez.  De-Boot Paul DeJong could not handle a ground ball behind second base in the fourth inning, resulting in the…

Brent Headrick making case to earn role in Yankees bullpen

TAMPA — With a week left in camp before the Yankees head west, Brent Headrick took his latest swing to claim one of the final two bullpen spots.  The big lefty tossed a scoreless inning of relief and struck out a pair on Sunday in the 12-1 loss to the…

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