The samurai of Japan are famous for being skilled warriors who followed a code of honor. In popular culture and museums, samurai are often depicted as men, which raises a question: Were any samurai women?Female samurai existed and there is some evidence that they fought in battle, several experts told Live Science. But how often they fought is a matter of debate, with some scholars calling it very rare and others suggesting it happened more often.One important point in answering this question is that the samurai were an entire social class, sometimes called the “bushi” class. Anyone born into this…
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is under fire after Spirit Airlines abruptly shut down, with critics citing her claim that blocking a merger that could have saved the troubled carrier was “a Biden win for flyers.” Spirit announced early Saturday it would cease operations immediately, canceling all flights and shutting down customer…
Their fortunes changed in a flash. One moment, the UCLA men’s volleyball players were celebrating a trip to the Final Four. The next, they were mourning the end of their season. That’s how quickly the momentum shifted Saturday night after what appeared to be the winning point was wiped out…
Princess Kate and Prince William have marked each of their children’s birthdays over the years with new portraits. The sweet tradition began when their eldest son, Prince George, celebrated his first year in July 2014. The little one walked in the photo taken by John Stillwell, looking all grown up…
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Mets need a replacement for their replacement at shortstop. Ronny Mauricio is headed to the injured list, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, after he fractured his left thumb Saturday while diving into first base in the seventh inning of the Mets’ 4-3 loss to the Angels…
Father of 12 Nick Cannon is opening up about the “double standard” he has for his 15-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe when it comes to dating. “My son [Moroccan] has been dating, and I’ve allowed it, I encouraged it,” the America’s Got Talent and The Masked Singer host, 45, said…
A longtime Atlantic Division rival is standing in the Knicks’ way of returning to the Eastern Conference finals. It’s just not the opponent everyone expected it to be. There won’t be a rematch with the Celtics after all. Instead, it’ll be the suddenly red-hot 76ers and the Knicks in the…
The Hills star Audrina Patridge honestly hopes her former costar Spencer Pratt becomes the next mayor of Los Angeles. “I’m actually excited,” Partridge, 40, exclusively told Us Weekly on Friday, May 1, while attending Calamigos Ranch Resort & Spa’s Leading Hotels of the World accreditation celebration. “He impressed me. I…
A grim new report found California lost more than 50,000 residents last year, leaving Gov. Gavin Newsom and state officials talking out of both sides of their mouths on which direction the state is headed. On Friday, the state’s Department of Finance issued a defensive press release blaming a “full…
Mike Brown is bringing a second pair of glasses to the second round. It wasn’t until the Knicks coach fell to the floor of State Farm Arena and veered toward Jeff Van Gundy-like infamy — while attempting to prevent Mitchell Robinson from fighting Atlanta’s Dyson Daniels in Game 6 —…
The stars brought plenty of style — and the necessary over-the-top fascinators — to the 2026 Kentucky Derby. The famed equestrian race was held on Saturday, May 2, at Churchill Downs in Kentucky, where multiple celebs including Melissa Joan Hart, Odette Annable and Jaxson Dart stole the show with their…
The only thing keeping the US economy from falling off a cliff is AI spending: Without it, the nation’s growth numbers would be in the toilet, dragged down by an Iran war that’s goosing gasoline prices and sending US consumers straight to the poor house. That, at least, is the…
It was nearly an improbable victory for the Celtics, nearly managing to snag a Game 7 victory without superstar Jayson Tatum — ruled out Saturday due to a left knee injury. It was nearly the rematch everyone expected between the Knicks and the Celtics entering the postseason, when these teams…
The Met Gala is fashion’s biggest night, but what is it? And why are celebs wearing elaborate (and sometimes just weird) dresses? Us Weekly has you covered with answers to all of your burning questions about the Met Gala. What Is the Met Gala? The Met Gala is a fundraiser…
The Rangers filled their director of player development role internally. Tanner Glass, who had been the assistant director of player development since 2019, was promoted to the primary role after Jed Ortmeyer — who had held that position since 2017 — left to pursue other opportunities, The Post’s Mollie Walker…
Venus Williams’ Met Gala looks have been a smash hit over the years. Williams attended her first Met Gala in 2008 where the theme was Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy. The tennis pro stunned in a silver strapless gown. Since her premiere strut on the museum’s iconic stairs, Williams has continued…
The 152nd Kentucky Derby is in the books, and Golden Tempo crossed the finish line first, holding off Renegade and Ocelli, who finished second and third, respectively. Golden Tempo, who pulled away at the end had odds of 25-1 at post time. He is trained by Cherie Devaux and had…
Netflix is the world’s most popular streaming service for a reason — it constantly premieres new movies and beloved shows that make it impossible to hit that unsubscribe button. May 2026 is no exception, as the streamer is set to roll out a slew of new content that’s worth the…
He went back to school. Shedeur Sanders was back at the University of Colorado on Saturday as the Browns quarterback and former Buffaloes star received his college degree. Sanders, a sociology major according to the team’s 2024 roster, recorded a video alongside a group of other grads on their big…
Model Ashley Graham has long been a pioneer in the body positivity movement, though the GLP-1 trend has arguably challenged the concept of fierce acceptance. “It’s really disheartening,” Graham, 38, told Marie Claire in a profile published on Thursday, April 30. “There was a pendulum that swung that was so…
It was an agent of chaos. An AI system’s attempt to handle a routine task backfired terribly after it inadvertently deleted the company’s entire database in just seconds. The epic blunder came to light via a lengthy X post by Jer Crane, founder of the affected firm, a software startup…
The Yankees entered this winter with two high-ceiling, no-longer-that-young outfield prospects in Jasson Domínguez and Spencer Jones who probably deserved and deserve a shot at extended playing time. And yet Brian Cashman & Co. filled up the major league outfield by extending a qualifying offer to Trent Grisham, who accepted,…
JoJo Fletcher is looking back at the highs and lows of her personal fertility journey before she celebrates her first Mother’s Day as a parent. “You never know what to expect when you begin this journey,” the reality TV star, 35, exclusively told Us Weekly on Tuesday, April 28. “You…
President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice just got a leader to oversee its newly created unit to prosecute fraud, and it so happens he’s from California, which has been making headlines for its alleged fraud cases. The US Senate on Tuesday confirmed Colin McDonald, an associate deputy general at the…
Irwin Simon, who famously pivoted to legal weed after making a name for himself building an herbal tea empire, is expanding his company’s beer offerings. Tilray Brands, where he is CEO, recently snatched up UK-based BrewDog for a cool $53 million – a far cry from the $2 billion valuation…
OpenAI is shutting down its social media app Sora, which went viral last fall as a place to share short-form videos generated by artificial intelligence but also raised alarms in Hollywood and elsewhere. OpenAI said in a brief social media message Tuesday that it was “saying goodbye to the Sora…
He’s one of us. He gets us. He talks like us. He became a Hall of Fame coach away from us, but he wanted to finish his legendary career here, with us. And thankfully, he is. St. John’s won the lottery the day Rick Pitino arrived. Saint Rick.
Grey’s Anatomy costars Caterina Scorsone and E.R. Fightmaster were spotted spending time together outside the halls of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. The actors were photographed holding hands in Los Angeles on Monday, March 23, after leaving lunch at the Highly Likely cafe. In a picture obtained by E! News, Scorsone,…
The Trump administration has reportedly sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war in the Middle East. The peace plan was shared with Iranian officials Tuesday via Pakistan, according to the New York Times. Sources told the outlet that the proposal addresses Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear programs. President…
Joe Flacco will be back for Season 19. The 41-year-old has signed a one-year, $6 million deal that could be as high as $9 million with incentives with the Bengals, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Tuesday. Flacco was traded to the Bengals in the middle of the 2025 season and appeared…
After more than one year on the run, a murder suspect from Delaware tried to escape police custody by climbing into the ceiling of the interrogation room during questioning. Shawn Wooten was arrested on Tuesday, March 17, for the November 2024 murder of 42-year-old Amie Bradley, according to a press…
The office of FBI Director Kash Patel ripped Gov. Gavin Newsom over accusations he misrepresented crime data to show that Democratic policies drove a decline in the nationwide murder rate. The spat began after Patel shared a chart on X illustrating a drastic drop in US homicides, with a 125-year…
A Silicon Valley investment firm is struggling to find backers for its bid to acquire OnlyFans following the death of the porn site’s reclusive owner, The Post has learned. Architect Capital – a San Francisco-based investment firm known for controversial bets including the Juul Labs vaping brand – has been angling to…
A study of soil microbes showed that drought favors the microorganisms that survive antibiotics. It also found that some of the genes for resistance in soil-dwelling bacteria show up in antibiotic-resistant pathogen samples collected from hospital patients. Because bacteria can easily swap big chunks of genetic information — a process…
The US Food and Drug Administration announced on Thursday its approval of a new, higher-dose Wegovy (semaglutide) injection. The 7.2 mg dosage, called Wegovy HD, is intended for weight loss and long-term weight loss maintenance for adult patients. It is triple the previous maximum dose of 2.4 mg. This marks the fourth…
The NBA Players Association has some words to say about Cade Cunningham’s award eligibility. Cunningham has played 61 games this season, but a collapsed lung might hold him from reaching the 65-game threshold required to be considered for major awards like MVP and the All-NBA team. ESPN reported last week…
A Florida man has been arrested after police allege he exposed and then touched himself in front of three teen girls while in a sauna on a Celebrity cruise ship. An arrest affidavit from the Broward Sheriff’s Office stated that Michael Henry Mullis was charged with two counts of indecent…
WASHINGTON — A critical Supreme Court decision on whether the Trump administration can turn away asylum seekers at the border could come down to a very niche grammatical spat. The dispute is over “metering,” a policy in which Border Patrol can indefinitely stop asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border and…
JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said on Tuesday he was “a little optimistic” about the long-term prospects for stability in the Middle East despite the short-term risks created by the war in the Gulf. The conflict, launched by the US and Israel against Iran on Feb. 28, has upended markets, sent oil…
A New Mexico jury was set Tuesday to decide Meta’s fate in the landmark case accusing Mark Zuckerberg’s firm of failing to protect kids from sexual predators in its pursuit of big profits. Deliberations were underway after jurors heard closing arguments in the case, which featured six weeks of testimony…
Two massive Iron Age hoards of burned metal weapons, vessels, and chariots or carts, found in the north of England, may have been part of a royal funeral, possibly for a queen, archaeologists say.A metal detectorist found the hoards in 2021 near the village of Melsonby in Yorkshire and alerted…
Wellness retreats featuring spa treatments and yoga classes have long attracted travelers. But now a new trend is emerging: psychedelic retreats. These retreats are often structured travel experiences in which participants use psychedelic substances such as psilocybin (magic mushrooms), ayahuasca, or other plant-based medicines. Hadas Alterman, a psychedelic medicine attorney in Washington, D.C.,…
The Giants have a new long snapper. The team agreed to a deal with Zach Triner, a source confirmed. Triner was the Buccaneers’ long snapper from 2019-24 and has spent time with several teams since losing the job in Tampa Bay. He had stints with the Dolphins, Broncos, Seahawks, Falcons…
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