Luckin Coffee — China’s largest coffee chain that set up shop in Gotham in June of 2025 and has since been competing with American coffee giants like Starbucks — may just froth over with another win. Centurium Capital Partners, the buyout firm that helped turn around the Chinese coffee market leader, is acquiring the upscale chain Blue Bottle Coffee from Nestlé SA for less than $400 million — nearly half of the $700 million asking price. Blue Bottle Coffee, which was founded in 2002 in Oakland, California, has outlets in the US, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and South Korea.…
Anthropic is back in “last-ditch” talks with the Pentagon to resolve a bitter dispute over AI safeguards — days after CEO Dario Amodei claimed the clash stemmed partly from its refusal to give “dictator-style praise” to President Trump, according to reports. Amodei has been holding discussions with Emil Michael, the…
We all know we live in three-dimensional space. But what does it mean when people talk about four dimensions?Is it just a bigger kind of space? Is it “space-time,” the popular idea which emerged from Einstein’s theory of relativity?If you have wondered what four dimensions really look like, you may…
Is she “crazy,” or is her gray matter just being compressed? Neuroscientists in Spain have found a connection between pregnancy hormones and fluctuating gray matter in the brain — which could help illuminate more about the postpartum period and attachments between mothers and newborns. A study done in association with…
You don’t tend to hear much out of Cal State Bakersfield. Its best sport might be wrestling. It certainly isn’t its men’s basketball team. But the program made national headlines Thursday. Former CSUB assistant coach Kevin Mays was revealed Thursday to allegedly be working as a pimp across four states,…
Not ready for your closeup? A new app will be able to tell you if someone nearby is wearing smart glasses. Smart glasses often look just like regular glasses, so if someone nearby is wearing one of these “luxury surveillance” devices, it’s possible you’re being recorded without your knowledge. The…
Most of the rechargeable batteries used in today’s technology, from electric cars to the phones in our pockets, are lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Since its inception in the early 1990s, Li-ion battery technology has been widely adopted for its high energy density, lightweight construction and ability to provide high voltage on…
Elena Rybakina appeared to nudge a trophy presenter’s hand away from her body during an awkward moment at Indian Wells. The Australian Open champ and mixed doubles partner Taylor Fritz won the Eisenhower Cup exhibition event on Tuesday night on the eve of the prestigious California tournament. Fritz and Rybakina…
Teddi Mellencamp has revealed that new health woes landed her in the hospital amid her stage IV cancer battle. “I thought I had the flu. And then I woke up one day and my whole body was just covered in, like, this terrible rash,’” Mellencamp, 44, revealed on the Tuesday,…
Researchers in China have tested a next-generation solid-state battery capable of pushing electric vehicles far beyond current range limits: potentially more than 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) per charge, and even farther in future versions.Scientists at Nankai University, Tianjin, developed a high-energy, solid-state battery system that they claim has already been…
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa turned 28 on Monday, and rang in his birthday on a boat with his wife Annah, as seen in a photo she posted to her Instagram Story. The couple were all smiles while posing together in front of a stunning sunset and palm trees while…
The Masked Singer contestant Jack Wagner is grateful he had the opportunity to perform — and be unmasked — during Ozzfest Night. “I’m just kind of a rocker from the ‘60s and ‘70s. I’m from the Midwest. I love those bands. I loved Ozzy [Osbourne],” Wagner, 66, exclusively shared with…
Google will lower the lucrative fees imposed on its Android app store and offer a way for rival options to gain its stamp of approval, ending a bruising legal battle that led to one of several rulings condemning its tactics as an illegal monopoly. The proposed changes filed Wednesday with…
Humans have been fond of decorating and changing their bodies for thousands — if not tens of thousands — of years. Ancient human remains have preserved evidence of various types of body modification. Practices we would recognize today, including tattooing and lip plugging, have been found in 5,000-year-old mummies, while…
After being on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for several years, 45-year-old Miguel Anda noticed a common but less-than-aesthetically pleasing side effect — smaller testicles. While he wasn’t initially self-conscious about it, he eventually decided that the family jewels should match the rest of his package. “I use the word insecurity…
Myles Garrett is almost halfway to matching his new NFL single-season sacks record with his speeding violations. The Browns’ star pass rusher was cited for speeding last month in Wayne County, Ohio, getting clocked at 94 mph in a 70-mph zone for at least his ninth speeding infraction since 2017,…
Why scream into the void when you can talk to the machine? These days, tech-obsessed folks are turning to artificial intelligence for just about everything — job hunting, romance, shopping, and, of course, therapy. While speaking to a human therapist has become more normalized for all, new research suggests that…
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Islanders have two first-round picks in the 2026 draft and a decent-sized prospect stable for the first time in years. They have a hair over $6 million in available cap space and had pulled into a tie on points for second place in the Metropolitan Division…
Model Jessica White has suggested that there’s a “double standard” between men and women when it comes to bisexuality. “I would also say it’s OK for a girl to kind of be bi, but if a man does it?” White, 41, trailed off during an interview with TMZ on Wednesday,…
The powerful GOP-led House Oversight Committee voted Wednesday to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi for testimony about the case of late sex predator Jeffrey Epstein. Five Republicans — Lauren Boebert of Colorado, Tim Burchett of Tennessee, Michael Cloud of Texas, Nancy Mace of South Carolina, and Scott Perry of Pennsylvania…
Abrupt population drops over 3,000 years ago in the waning years of China’s Shang dynasty were likely the result of a deadly increase in typhoons and related weather events, according to a new study that combined ancient texts, archaeological evidence and paleoclimate modeling.These coastal typhoons likely caused disastrous climate events,…
After getting engaged, the only words journalist Mrinali Dhembla expected to hear were “I do.” Instead, she was told, “You have cancer.” “When I first heard the words, ‘You have cancer,’ I was obviously very shaken because when you’re in your 20s, you just think that a little disturbance in…
TORONTO — If you saw Jose Alvarado’s perfectly placed right hook on the cheek of Suns center Mark Williams, you wouldn’t be surprised by his background. Alvarado’s first passion, as a Brooklyn-bred Boricua, was boxing. He learned it from his father, also named Jose Alvarado, who was steering toward a…
The average woman spends $1,639 annually on their wellness, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 women 20-50 years old found that from vitamins to pads and razors, 61% feel like they can’t keep up with all of their hygiene needs, often feeling the need to choose between financial…
Gold-medal figure skater Alysa Liu was all smiles while gushing over her Olympic crush. The 20-year-old Liu was among a slew of Olympians that revealed their crush while at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games in a recent video with Self magazine. “I think my Olympic crush is probably Suni…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! You found the perfect top, then caught a glimpse of your arms in the mirror and swapped it for something with longer sleeves. Sound familiar? We’ve all been there, and…
Sen. Mike Lee is urging the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission to probe the soaring costs of watching NFL and other sports games, as the FCC has signaled it may crack down on pro leagues’ deals with streamers, The Post has learned. The Utah Republican, who chairs the Senate’s…
A rare ant species in Japan has no males or workers — only queens, scientists have found. These ant queens live parasitically in the nests of another ant species and reproduce asexually to create clone queens to take over other nests.The parasitic ant, Temnothorax kinomurai, is the “first known species…
Christina Applegate is candidly revealing the horrific reality of living with the multiple sclerosis (MS) in her new memoir. The Emmy Award-winning actress was diagnosed with the chronic autoimmune disease in June 2021 at the age of 49 and shared the life-altering news with fans two months later. “I wish…
Bad Bunny brought the world together like never before. The Puerto Rican pop star’s performance at the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show drew 4.157 billion views worldwide within the first 24 hours, according to Roc Nation, the show’s producer. The staggering total — which comprises U.S. broadcast, global broadcast, YouTube…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Meghan Markle is looking as chic as ever. While the Duchess of Sussex always looks effortlessly luxe, I was star struck after seeing her in an Instagram photo posted by…
A photograph of an amateur volcanologist standing barefoot on the lava fields of Vanuatu’s Mount Yasur has won the Portraiture category of the Open competition of this year’s Sony World Photography Awards. Fine art and documentary photographer Elle Leontiev captured the image of Philip, the “barefoot volcanologist” on Tanna, a…
The desert sun was bearing down on the No.1-ranked men’s tennis player on Monday. As he practiced his forehand and backhand, he was draped not in sponsor whites, but in purple and gold. More specifically in a No. 23 LeBron James Los Angeles Lakers jersey. Carlos Alcaraz, the 22-year-old tennis…
Cher’s son Elijah Blue Allman was arrested for the second time in three days on Sunday, March 1, Us Weekly can confirm. Allman, 49, was accused of breaking into a home in Windham, New Hampshire. Allman was charged with burglary, two counts of criminal mischief and breach of bail, the Windham…
Dramatic new footage of the Clinton depositions released by the powerful House Oversight Committee shows how a frustrated Hillary Clinton nearly stormed out after firebrand Rep. Lauren Boebert snapped an unsanctioned photo of her. The former secretary of state got into epic shouting matches with MAGA firebrands during her sworn…
Another day, another headline for Puka Nacua. The Los Angeles Rams receiver was spotted shoulder-to-shoulder with 25-year-old sports content creator Megan Eugenio — better known to millions online as “Overtime Megan.” The pair was spotted at a Los Angeles Kings hockey game, sitting rinkside up against the glass on Monday…
Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell revealed he has been diagnosed with cancer. “Hi folks, these days, when someone is having a health issue, it’s referred to as an ‘opportunity,’ so let’s go with that — I’m having one of those,” Campbell, 67, wrote in a statement shared via X on…
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s top aides are resigning from the department amid an inspector general’s probe into their alleged mistreatment of staff and misuse of taxpayer dollars for personal travel with the Cabinet official, sources told The Post. Chief of staff Jihun Han and deputy Rebecca Wright were offered the…
Just in time for one global sports event ending, another is about to grace sports fans’ televisions. Following the captivating Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, the World Baseball Classic is set to begin on March 4 and run for two weeks. The question is: Can the international baseball tournament get American…
Carrie Underwood is seemingly relishing in the boos she received on American Idol. “Boo me. I don’t care. 😂😜🤪,” the Idol judge, 42, clapped back via X on Monday, March 2. Underwood clashed with the live audience during each of American Idol’s “Hollywood Week: Music City Takeover” episodes during season…
It’s hard not to be clothes-minded when it comes to artificial intelligence. The sophisticated science is sneaking into every aspect of our everyday lives, from job hunting to finding a date — and now, the fitting room. No need to set foot outside your home to shop for new duds — and no…
President Trump bragged the US has a “virtually unlimited supply” of medium-grade munitions and proclaimed America is ready to win “big” in an ominous warning to the Iranian regime. “The United States Munitions Stockpiles have, at the medium and upper medium grade, never been higher or better,” Trump wrote on…
President Trump branded Anthropic “woke” and “radical left” as he banned the AI giant from serving the federal government last week – and newly surfaced blog posts from the company’s in-house “philosopher” could provide fresh fodder for critics, The Post has learned. In a fiery Truth Social post on Friday,…
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