What is cauda equina syndrome? Nicholas Brendon’s nerve condition — as Buffy star dies at 54

Nicholas Brendon was open with fans about his health before his untimely death at 54. The actor, best known for playing the lovable and wisecracking Xander Harris on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” died in his sleep from “natural causes,” his family revealed in an Instagram post Friday. “We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son, Nicholas Brendon,”  they said in a statement first shared with The Hollywood Reporter. “While it’s no secret that Nicholas had struggles in the past, he was on medications and treatment to manage his diagnosis and he was optimistic about the future…

Aspiring sports agent Jack Seidler is UCLA’s Jerry Maguire

PHILADELPHIA – Jack Seidler watched the Tom Cruise movie “Jerry Maguire” growing up but had special incentive to rewatch it recently. It might as well be him. The UCLA walk-on guard has already earned that nickname from coach Mick Cronin because of his ambitions to become the latest Bruin basketball…

Science news this week: Super El Niño looms, an Acropolis marble fragment resurfaces, and a pure hexagonal diamond is born

This week’s science news was packed with stories that highlighted humanity’s complex, often-fraught relationship with nature, with forecasters predicting the possible onset of a “super El Niño” this summer.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center announced that there’s currently a 62% chance that El Niño will emerge…

Nets keeping extra close tabs on this year’s NCAA Tournament

With March Madness starting, Nets fans are going to be watching a lot of basketball on split screen. One eye on the Nets, and the other on the NCAA Tournament. One on their team tanking for lottery odds, the other on the potential franchise-changer(s) they hope all this losing buys…

Why are humans the only species with a chin?

Humans are the only species with a chin — a feature absent from even our closest relatives. Indeed, it’s such a unique anatomical quirk that it’s one of the main traits anthropologists use to identify Homo sapiens remains in the fossil record.Yet, for such a defining feature, we know surprisingly…

St. John’s gets hot from 3-point land in positive March Madness sign

This was a pretty good NCAA Tournament omen.  Fifth-seeded St. John’s hit its most 3-pointers since Jan. 12 at Creighton, sinking 10 from deep in a 79-53 rout of No. 12 Northern Iowa in an East Region opening-round game at Viejas Arena on Friday night.  The Red Storm entered the…

Yankees’ Luis Gil closes out spring training with impressive start

TAMPA — As far as spring training games go, Friday was an important one for Luis Gil, given some of the questions lingering around him this camp. The Yankees right-hander came out and answered them emphatically. Gil looked more dominant than he has all spring, mowing down the Orioles across…

PSG vs. Monaco prediction: Champions League odds, picks, best bets

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. Paris Saint-Germain’s reign atop the Champions League looked to be in serious jeopardy in the early stages of the first leg of their knockout…

Treasury sanctions Iran’s petroleum ‘shadow fleet,’ ballistic missile networks

The US Treasury Department slapped sanctions on Iran’s petroleum “shadow fleet” and networks propping up the regime’s ballistic missile arsenal. Officials in the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control announced the economic penalties were being placed on more than 30 individuals, entities and vessels enabling the illicit sale of Iranian…

Aaron Rodgers retirement decision coming soon with Steelers waiting

The NFL’s most-watched offseason drama series — Aaron Rodgers Makes A Decision — is expected to get a shortened final season. The belief around the league is that Rodgers is expected to decide whether he wants to play another season or retire by mid-March, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter on…

COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy may cut risk of preeclampsia

Catching COVID-19 during pregnancy significantly raises the risk of the blood-pressure disorder preeclampsia — but getting vaccinated protects against this serious pregnancy complication, new research finds.Studies have consistently shown that COVID-19 can worsen pregnancy outcomes. The new findings suggest that, during the pandemic, the coronavirus infection raised the risk of…

Jonathan Kuminga has explosive Hawks debut after messy Warriors split

ATLANTA — After riding the bench in Golden State, Jonathan Kuminga finally got a chance to shine for the Atlanta Hawks. He sure made the most of it. In his Atlanta debut on Tuesday, Kuminga threw down thunderous dunks, knocked down 3-pointers and spent much of the night smiling in…

Chain Word: Can you crack our science word of the day puzzle?

If you love puzzles and science, you’ve come to the right place. With our new daily puzzle, you have six attempts to guess the science word of the day and complete the word chain.After every guess, letters that appear in the word will get a yellow chain link, and if…

Exclusive | Trump’s trade czar reveals why Supreme Court is likely to back WH in next big tariff challenge in ‘Pod Force One’ interview

WASHINGTON — President Trump’s senior trade and manufacturing counselor, Peter Navarro, has a “Plan B” to slap more tariffs on trading partners in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to do away with “emergency tariffs.” In an interview with “Pod Force One,” Navarro said that the high court didn’t mention…

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