The diminutive, now-extinct humans known as the “hobbits” were scavengers who dined on dwarf elephants after Komodo dragons took the best cuts, archaeologists have discovered. The finding upends the assumption that Homo floresiensis, a human species that arrived on the Indonesian island of Flores at least 700,000 years ago, hunted big game.First discovered in 2003, H. floresiensis has been nicknamed the hobbit because of its small size, averaging around 3 feet, 6 inches (106 centimeters) tall, along with its small brain, large teeth and big feet. But archaeologists also found stone tools, animal bones with cut marks, and charred bones…
Caitlyn Ecock used to feel like just another cog in the machine. Inside the cardiac procedures unit at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, the 28-year-old had grown accustomed to darting between patients, checking vitals, prepping them for surgery and keeping the department moving amid a constant flow of activity. But somewhere in…
It’s not just the recent jab to her throat by Alyssa Thomas that Caitlin Clark thinks was a flagrant foul. An admittedly frustrated Clark also thinks that the way the media and fans harp on every minuscule thing about her and the Fever is getting to be too much, even…
The first season of Elle introduced some shocking moments — including Elle betraying her friend amid a complicated love triangle. During the Prime series, which is streaming now, Elle (Lexi Minetree) formed a friendship with Shannon (Danielle Chand) before she found out that the senior was dating Miles (Jacob Moskovitz).…
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon’s decision to pass over Marianne Lake as his successor marked a surprising end to her 26-year career — and she’s leaving $50 million in unvested stock on the table after quitting, according to a report. Lake, 56, found out about Dimon’s decision just three days…
A Filipino woman thought she had found love with Dubai’s charismatic crown prince after weeks of flirtatious messages and intimate video calls. Instead, she became the latest victim of an increasingly sophisticated AI-powered romance scam that uses deepfake technology to impersonate Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the heir to Dubai’s throne,…
Fun in the sun can have a dark side. Across the country, more than 88 million Americans get at least one sunburn every year — and while peeling skin might seem like a temporary annoyance, the damage can last a lifetime. Research shows that suffering five or more sunburns doubles…
After an emotional — and controversial — win Thursday in the World Cup, Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo donned late ex-teammate Diogo Jota’s No. 21 jersey and pointed to the sky. Their 2-1 win over Croatia in the first round came on the eve of Jota’s death in a car crash…
Criminal Minds has been raising the stakes this season — but how worried should viewers be about potential onscreen deaths? RJ Hatanaka spoke exclusively to Us Weekly about whether he is concerned about his character’s future on the show, saying, “I think that I should never get too comfortable. As…
President Trump appeared on second lady Usha Vance’s podcast Friday to read the children’s book “Presidents Play,” only to stray from the text to offer extemporaneous commentary about his several predecessors. The book — produced by the White House Historical Society — describes how America’s leaders spent their leisure time…
This Fourth of July, a record number of people are honoring the country through one of its most celebrated pastimes — the great American road trip — in spite of high gas prices. Gas prices are hovering near historic highs even after retreating from the sharp spike that followed the…
Fourth of July celebrations across the United States this weekend could be accompanied by light shows in the night skies, as a string of powerful solar eruptions appear set to strike Earth.The sun has been especially hyperactive over the past few days — firing off 10 M-class solar flares over…
A former National League MVP is headed to the minor leagues. Andrew McCutchen, 39, has signed a minor-league contract with the Braves and is expected to report to Triple-A, according to reports. Released by the Rangers in May after hitting .192 in 37 games, McCutchen grew up as a diehard…
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The annual “A Capitol Fourth” concert will go ahead tonight despite record-setting heat settling over Washington, DC. The show on the West Lawn of the US Capitol gets underway at 8 p.m., with gates opening at 7 p.m. to minimize spectators’ time outside. “All guests are strongly encouraged to bring…
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. In one of the last games of the Round of 32, Australia returns from Group D to the knockout stage and faces Egypt in…
It’s hot outside in New York City, but there’s a crypto winter in the markets – and it’s likely to get worse before it gets better, industry players tell On The Money. To be sure, we’ve seen this before: 2018, 2020, then in 2022, when a confluence of factors including…
The latest trend in corporate philanthropy signals that bosses and boards are finally retraining their focus on what the country actually needs – and it’s a welcome shift away from the woke DEI agenda that has dominated for years, On The Money has learned. In the past six months alone,…
Fireworks won’t be the only thing keeping people awake this Fourth of July weekend. As temperatures across the Big Apple soar into the triple digits, a staggering 850,000 New Yorkers are expected to sweat through America’s 250th birthday without air conditioning — and this Postie is one of them. To…
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. Two long shots will be dreaming of a spot in the Round of 16 at the World Cup on Friday. New users can get…
Love Island USA‘s Kenzie Annis had to address how she ended up in multiple love triangles in season 8. During Movie Night on Thursday, July 2, Kenzie watched clips of her exploring a connection with Corbin Mims while coupled up with Caleb McDaniel. She issued an apology to Caleb for…
Thousands of fireworks, more than two dozen military flyovers and a reflective speech by President Trump – that won’t be apolitical – are some of what revelers willing to brave the heat can expect at Saturday night’s “Salute to America” bash in Washington, DC. The grand festivities on the National…
Germany’s World Cup flop came with the price of change. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann resigned Friday following Germany’s stunning Round of 32 loss to Paraguay – which had been obliterated by Team USA in its opening match and finished third in Group D – and the German football association already…
Just weeks prior to his death, Brandon Clarke was arrested for possession of kratom. The NBA player allegedly had nearly half a pound of it. But what exactly is it? According to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who’s launching a federal crackdown on 7-OH — the…
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — Beware of Brooks Koepka in this week’s PGA Championship at Aronimink. Sure, he’s still on the slow climb back up the ladder as he attempts to regain PGA Tour status after his break from LIV last December following nearly four years with the Saudi breakaway tour.…
James Van Der Beek’s wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, shared a heartfelt message about grief three months after the actor’s death. “Yesterday was three months since we lost @vanderjames. To say I’m heartbroken is a severe understatement,” Kimberly, 44, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, May 12, alongside a series of…
WASHINGTON — Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) told The Post that a longtime CIA employee will allege an ongoing “deep state” conspiracy to cover up the origins of COVID-19 during a public hearing Wednesday. The two-decade CIA veteran currently is detailed to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI),…
Just weeks after the first 7-Eleven in Madera, California opened its doors, it has sold to a new buyer for a record sum. The 7-Eleven at 3720 Avenue 17 in Madera opened in late April, just across from an Arco gas station on Golden State Boulevard. Now the property has…
With the Lakers’ 2025-26 ending after their Game 4 loss to the Thunder on Monday, there will be a period of “deconstruction”, as president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka put it, to figure out how the franchise can elevate itself after a four-game sweep at the hands of the defending…
Sheryl Underwood’s late husband became a punchline during The Roast of Kevin Hart when several comedians made jokes referencing his 1990 death. While Underwood has never publicly disclosed her late husband’s full name — only referring to him has Michael — several outlets have reported that she was married to…
Democrat Eileen Wang, a former California mayor who resigned from her position this week after admitting to acting as an illegal Chinese agent, was once honored as a Woman of the Year by Congresswoman Judy Chu for her “strong voice, leadership, and dedication to serving her community.” Every year, Rep.…
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to a newsy interview with “60 Minutes” with Major Garrett that aired on Sunday following an unusual “negotiation” with CBS News boss Bari Weiss that iced out the show’s legendary correspondent Lesley Stahl, The Post has learned. Weiss, who personally booked Netanyahu’s first major US…
The cycle of mischaracterization is finally being broken. Around 170 million women worldwide struggle with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal and metabolic disorder that causes infertility, acne, excessive hair growth, obesity and irregular periods. Now, the condition is undergoing a much-needed name change to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS),…
Tear up that contract. Cori Close is getting something significantly better. The UCLA women’s basketball coach has agreed to a new four-year contract that will nearly double her old deal while vaulting her into the top 10 college coaches in her sport in terms of average annual compensation, the California…
A Texas man has been arrested following a triple homicide, in which he allegedly killed his parents and older brother. The Travis County Sheriff’s Office announced in a news release on Thursday, May 7, that three people were found dead inside of a Pflugerville home. Deputies reported to the home…
FBI Director Kash Patel on Tuesday questioned why Sen. Chris Van Hollen would have “margaritas with a felon” and run up a $7,000 bar tab in Washington, DC — before daring the Maryland Democrat to take a test alongside him for alcohol dependency. “The only person that was slinging margaritas…
Millions of student loan borrowers fell into default earlier this year — and a second wave of delinquencies could be on its way, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Tuesday. About 1 million borrowers fell into default in the fourth quarter of 2025 and another 2.6 million did…
Climate change is likely to shift the distribution of virus-carrying rodents, potentially increasing the risk of spillover, when viruses make the jump from animals to humans.This will likely expose populations to diseases that they haven’t encountered before and raise the risk of outbreaks, researchers warn.The hantavirus cluster on the cruise…
The Lakers’ roller coaster of a 2025-26 season came to an end on Monday night with their second round Game 4 loss to the Thunder. The ending came both later and sooner than expected. With Luka Doncic sidelined for all of the playoffs because of a hamstring strain, and Austin…
Alix Earle attempted to dodge questions about her ongoing feud with Alex Cooper while stopping by the Today show. Earle, 25, appeared on the Tuesday, May 12, episode of Today to promote her new Sports Illustrated cover — and Craig Melvin quickly brought up “this back and forth” between the…
Spencer Pratt uses the power of the force to save Los Angeles as a lightsaber-wielding Jedi in a ‘Star Wars’-themed viral video as his campaign continues to gain momentum. The AI creator who transformed Pratt into Batman has now revealed his latest masterpiece, turning the former reality star into a Jedi…
Goldman Sachs will unleash a wave of generative AI “robots” to automate its famed “human assembly line,” but the tech won’t spark mass layoffs, the bank’s President and Chief Operating Officer John Waldron said Tuesday. Goldman plans to deploy digital agents across the firm to slash costs and supercharge productivity…
A controversial study published in the journal Science in March claimed that Monte Verde, a 14,500-year-old Paleo-Indian archaeological site in Chile that is one of the oldest human occupations in the Americas, was actually only 8,200 years old. But in a collection of three scientific letters published last week, 30…
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