Addiction to over-the-counter product leaves 31-year-old partially paralyzed: ‘I couldn’t flip a pancake’

A 31-year-old woman has described how her addiction to an easy to access product left her partially paralysed. The use of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, as a recreational drug has been on the rise since Covid, with inhalation of the chemical compound inducing momentary feelings of euphoria. However, the colloquial name of the gas belies its dangers and misuse can cause significant health impacts including lasting nerve and neurological damage, spinal degeneration and death. Cartridges of nitrous oxide, also known as “nangs”, are sold in some tobacconists and online, with legitimate uses ranging from sedation in dental and medical…

Yellowstone’s volcano may be fueled in a very different way than we thought

Yellowstone’s famous supervolcano is likely being fueled in a completely different way from what many scientists assumed. New research suggests that Yellowstone’s volcanic activity is actually driven by shifts in Earth’s crust, rather than a deep well of magma underground as previously thought.This finding could help scientists predict future volcanic…

49ers’ unconventional 2026 draft approach could pay dividends soon

Here’s a closer look at the 49ers’ 2026 draft class: Instant impact player —  Romello Height, Edge, Texas Tech, Round 3, No. 70 The 49ers fielded the worst pass-rush team in the NFL last year, clearly the result of defensive end Nick Bosa and 2025 first-round pick Mykel Williams both…

Science news this week: Risky, lifesaving surgery performed on a baby in the womb, AI agent deletes a company database in 9 seconds, and the universe may end much sooner than expected

This week’s science news was filled with awe-inspiring medical breakthroughs, including the story of a risky surgery that saved an unborn baby from a rare lung disorder at just 25 weeks gestation.Baby Cassian was diagnosed with congenital high airway obstruction syndrome during a second-trimester ultrasound, which required a first-of-its-kind surgery…

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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. One of the most dramatic relegation battles in Premier League history continues this weekend, and new users at bet365 Sportsbook can get in on…

Dodgers power outage goes on in another listless loss to Cardinals

ST. LOUIS –– Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he had a “good feeling” about his slumping offense at the start of a six-game road trip Friday afternoon. “The road, ironically, has been better for us,” he insisted.  By the end of the night, however, that theory couldn’t have felt less…

What’s the difference between a lion and a tiger?

Whether it’s having the “eye of the tiger” or being lionhearted, references to lions and tigers evoke power and determination. That’s not surprising given these animals are both large, powerful felines. But they are distinct species. So what do these iconic cats have in common, and how are they different?To…

Lakers dominate Rockets in Game 6 victory, advancing in playoffs

HOUSTON — JJ Redick said the Lakers would need to “kill” the Rockets to close out their first round playoff series.  And on Friday night at Toyota Center, the Lakers accomplished their goal, suffocating the Rockets’ offense to a permanent end of their season en route to a 98-78 victory…

Vance assembles cabinet secretaries for first anti-fraud task force meeting

WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance gathered Trump administration bigwigs Friday for his first anti-fraud task force meeting — saying the team would reverse a more relaxed approach to verification of social services benefits. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis “A lot…

Luka Doncic leads Lakers to blow out win over Nets

The first game after a lengthy road trip can be tricky.  Coach JJ Redick warned ahead of the Lakers’ home matchup against the Nets that games like Friday night can often feel like road games. And it showed for the Lakers, who struggled early on against the tanking Nets. But…

Lakers’ Luka Doncic picks up 16th technical foul against Nets

Less than a week after avoiding a suspension because of an accumulation of technical fouls, Lakers star guard Luka Doncic picked up his 16th technical foul of the season on Friday night, meaning he’ll have to serve a one-game suspension in the team’s next game.  Doncic picked up the technical…

Dodgers get 2025 World Series rings. Here’s how they look

The Dodgers had an idea about the grandiose nature of their 2025 World Series rings. “It is substantial,” manager Dave Roberts joked Friday afternoon. “I heard the ring is pretty over the top,” added now-retired pitcher Clayton Kershaw a little while later. Indeed, when the club unveiled the jewelry for…

ESPN personality Clinton Yates out at network after a decade

Clinton Yates is out at ESPN in the latest shakeup for the network. Yates’ role on the national radio network and ESPN will be ending amid changes to its 10 a.m. to noon ET programming window, Awful Announcing reported Friday. Additionally, Yates’ work as a senior writer with Andscape will…

Orioles, Shane Baz agree to five-year,  million contract extension

Shane Baz is staying in Baltimore. The talented right-hander, who was acquired by the Orioles this offseason after a lengthy stint with the Rays, has agreed to a five-year extension that will keep him in Baltimore through at least the 2030 season. The Post’s Joel Sherman confirmed the deal is…

Silicon Valley tech candidate was sued for downloading lots of porn

Ethan Agarwal, a Silicon Valley tech founder and congressional candidate challenging Rep. Ro Khanna, got sued in 2019 for illegally downloading a boatload of porn — including flicks fixated on threesomes. Malibu Media’s lawsuit alleged that Agarwal used the BitTorrent file-sharing network to obtain and distribute explicit films including “Cum…

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