Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Native Hawaiians and Easter Islanders genetically descend from the same “ultravoyager” Polynesian group that crossed vast distances of ocean to reach these remote islands, a new study finds.Easter Island (also known as Rapa Nui) and Hawaii are part of Polynesia, a group of more than 1,000 islands spread over an area of the Pacific Ocean roughly equal to the areas of North and South America combined. Hawaii and Easter Island are the farthest of these isles from each other, at about 4,500 miles (7,200 kilometers)…
Popular language-learning app Duolingo is facing a class-action lawsuit accusing its executives of keeping investors in the dark about monetization and AI efforts that drove away customers. Investors who acquired Duolingo shares between May 2, 2025, and Feb. 26, 2026, are eligible to file as claimants in the securities fraud…
Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter An experimental medical implant that removes excess sugar from the blood has shown promise in treating diabetes and obesity in tests with lab mice.Coupled with a continuous glucose monitor, which tracks blood sugar levels in…
Talk about saving face. Many of us possess some narcissistic personality traits, whether it’s a sense of entitlement, confidence in our own superiority or a desire to be the center of attention. Narcissism doesn’t only mean talking about yourself or being vain, though, as a new study reveals a subtle…
Celtics broadcaster Brian Scalabrine got himself into some hot water in Boston. In a stumbling live TV conversation, the Celtics’ color analyst struggled to explain comments he made earlier in the day claiming Brown demanded a trade — the first such claim from someone inside the Celtics’ orbit since Brown…
The FBI a Beverly Hills mansion in connection with the investigation into disgraced California politician Eric Swalwell — and the raid is linked to a sex worker, a senior law enforcement official told The Post. The Tuesday dawn raid is believed to have targeted the home of billionaire Stephen Cloobeck,…
Australian-based News24 is making a push into the US political media market with a new opinion show hosted by former Republican National Committee spokeswoman Elizabeth Pipko — and the network says it has already racked up more than 5 million YouTube views. The program, “Made in America,” debuted Oct. 12…
Kiah Stokes stayed on the court with a Gatorade towel draped over her shoulder and a camera pointed in her face. Consider the post-game interview her reward after having such a meaningful impact on the Valkyries’ 64-55 victory against the Atlanta Dream that put Golden State up 3-2 in the…
Camille Grammer is hitting out at ex-husband Kelsey Grammer, alleging that the Frasier actor didn’t get in touch with their daughter, Mason, for her 25th birthday. “A daughter should never have to wonder whether her father remembers her birthday. Three days later, and still not a call or a text.…
LACONIA, NH — There’s been someone missing from John Sununu’s side during the Republican’s campaign to reclaim his former Senate seat: His younger brother, the popular former four-term Granite State governor, Chris. “There’s really no need to campaign with anyone else,” John, 62, told The Post when asked why he…
What if the Browns had not lost to the hapless Jets in Week 5? They would have a six-game winning streak and would be one of five teams in the NFL with one or fewer losses. Even with that blemish, the Browns are one of the surprise stories in the…
Netflix’s Matthew Perry documentary revealed new details about the Friends cast’s attendance at his open casket funeral. In The One About Matthew Perry, which premiered Tuesday, October 27, Perry’s sister Mia Perry Bowick recalled seeing Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer and Matt LeBlanc gathering with his loved…
A shocking new ad supporting Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed blames Israel for rising grocery prices, triggering allegations of antisemitism. The spot shows a couple in a grocery store grumbling over the prices of eggs and bananas — and claiming that US aid to Israel is the reason they…
Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter QUICK FACTSWhere is it? Pacific OceanWhat’s in the photo? Hurricane Madeline (left) and Hurricane Lester (right)Which satellite took the photo? Suomi NPPWhen was it taken? Aug. 29, 2016This eye-catching satellite snap from a decade ago…
Angel Reese believes there has been a clear line of demarcation relating to how the referees have called these WNBA Finals. “So, yeah, it definitely shifted. When we went up 2-1 and things shifted,” Reese said after Monday night’s 64-55 road loss in Game 5 to the Valkyries that put…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly left the U.K. to stay with a friend amid allegations that her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., was in possession of photographic material depicting child sex abuse. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have taken a trip overseas with their two children, Prince…
Most Americans are exhausted. But whose energy levels are tested more than an ER doc’s? Between rapid task-switching, split-second triage decisions and complex clinical calls, emergency room physicians routinely power through grueling 12-hour shifts where brain fog is simply not an option. After all, people’s lives depend on it. For…
The day after Jets receiver Garrett Wilson had a sideline blowup caught by CBS cameras, Jets coach Aaron Glenn said it was not a big deal. CBS caught Wilson yelling on the sideline near the team’s bench in Sunday’s loss to the Dolphins. The CBS commentators originally thought he was…
Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! There’s a new cool-girl sweater trend taking over fall fashion, and Kristen Bell is already ahead of the curve. The actress is making a strong case for swapping basic knits for…
The White House on Monday defended President Donald Trump after Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey Grob publicly apologized for participating in an Oval Office prayer with the president, accusing the administration of using the religious gathering for political purposes less than two weeks before the midterm elections. Grob issued a statement Sunday titled “A…
Toys “R” Us is scrambling to open 120 new stores by Thanksgiving — but suppliers burned by its devastating bankruptcy in 2017 remain skittish about doing business with the retailer’s new operators, The Post has learned. Go Retail Group — a Texas-based business that specializes in pop-up stores, including two…
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Few words can stop a new parent’s heart quite like “NICU.” Nearly 1 in 10 US babies are whisked to the neonatal intensive care unit…
When Adam Fox inked his extension with the Rangers five years ago Sunday, it reset the market for defensemen coming off their entry-level deals and instantly placed him in the upper tier of blue-line contracts around the league. He landed a seven-year, $66.5 million deal — a $9.5 million rate…
A police officer in Pennsylvania has been charged after he fatally shot college student Glenwood “Bubba” Pysher IV, who had the cops called on him when he went to the wrong house after a night of drinking with friends. The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday, September 1,…
Vice President JD Vance’s mother called Abdul El-Sayed an “idiot” Wednesday and warned that she’d “probably punch” the Democratic Michigan Senate candidate if she ran into him after his racially charged criticism of the Second Family. “I think that man’s an idiot,” Beverly Vance Aikins told OutKick’s Tomi Lahren during…
President Trump’s face is now on a new $1 coin being sold by the US Mint, and collectors will have to shell out more than a buck to get their hands on one. The Mint is selling the commemorative coins featuring the sitting president as part of its celebration of…
It took more than a day for Iva Jovic to finish her first-round match. Took more than a day for the No. 14 seed to send a forehand winner down the line, turn toward the crowd, pump her fist and roar Wednesday at the Grandstand. She needed to wait. And…
Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Fall may be looming, but we’re not ready to swap flowy dresses for stiff pants just yet. Clearly, neither is Katie Holmes, who wore a silky maxi style in a rich…
Disgraced ex-Congressman Eric Swalwell can’t even fly the friendly skies in peace. The FBI enlisted air marshals to secretly monitor Swalwell aboard a United flight from Germany in an effort to eyeball his electronic passcodes, The Atlantic revealed — prompting Swalwell’s attorney to demand a federal probe into alleged leaks…
American Airlines is adding more premium seats to its Boeing 777-300ER planes used on long-haul routes as US carriers increasingly chase higher-spending travelers. The airline is also phasing out first class on the aircraft, while increasing the number of business-class seats. The carrier, which is expanding its premium offerings to improve profitability, said the…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jonah Tong appears set for his next chance with the Mets. The rookie is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Syracuse next week and pitch for the Mets during their series in Miami, according to an organizational source. Tong, 23, has dominated in his past four…
Sportscaster Erin Andrews opened up about why you’ll never see her in heels on the sidelines. “First of all, let’s talk about what goes on,” Andrews, 48, said while setting the scene of a big NFL game during her Wednesday, September 2, appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. “You…
The onetime city manager of a wealthy San Francisco suburb has resigned from her role less than two months after she was arrested following a bizarre incident aboard a yacht at the city’s marina. Ex-Sausalito city manager Elaine Forbes, 53, remains in treatment and her condition is improving, family spokesperson…
The rapid run-up in Treasury yields could hit American consumers hard, raising borrowing costs across housing and auto loans and potentially hammering the stock market. Global bond markets have been selling off as investors fear a prolonged war with Iran could drive inflation even higher, possibly swaying the Federal Reserve…
NFL legend Tom Brady is turning heads because of an embrace that might have lingered a moment too long. Brady’s 13-year-old daughter, Vivian, appears to be a volleyball prodigy. And the Raiders minority owner took his daughter to a women’s college volleyball match between the No. 1-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers and…
Jinger Duggar is opening up about her postpartum depression battle after welcoming her second daughter, Evangeline, in 2020. “I remember after having Evie, I had postpartum depression,” Duggar, 32, said on the Wednesday, September 2, episode of her eponymous podcast with husband Jeremy Vuolo, referring to their 4-year-old daughter. “It…
WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s plane made an emergency landing at Reagan National Airport on Wednesday — with a single working engine on his Coast Guard plane. “We just lost our right engine. We’d like to declare an emergency and [request] immediate landing at DCA,” the pilot radioed…
A beloved Southern California barbecue joint announced it was closing its Bellflower restaurant after 75 years. Chris & Pitts BBQ broke the news on Tuesday that its outpost at 9839 Artesia Blvd. had shuttered “With grateful hearts, we say goodbye to our beloved location and thank you to all of…
Jelena Ostapenko went viral during her still-to-be-completed first-round match against Tatjana Maria when social media users noticed she was none too pleased with the umbrella she was given when the rain started on Tuesday night. Ostapenko and Maria had their U.S. Open first-round match on Court 11 interrupted twice as…
Social media is officially on fire. What started as a quiet business breakup between “Call Her Daddy” host Alex Cooper and influencer Alix Earle has exploded into a full-blown public feud — dragging in Barstool’s Dave Portnoy, podcaster Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia and even a fast food chain. Cooper and Earle…
WASHINGTON — House Democrats voted down a proposed constitutional amendment to lock in the number of justices on the Supreme Court at nine. The amendment failed in a 212-206 vote, far short of the two-thirds majority needed to get it through the lower chamber. Only one Democrat, Rep. Don Davis of…
New Jersey is asking the Supreme Court to weigh in for the first time on regulation of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket — potentially paving the way for the Garden State to shut them down. New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport filed a petition with the highest court in…
A federal judge is coming under harsh criticism for sparing Google from a forced breakup of its digital advertising empire – despite earlier ruling that the Big Tech giant was operating two separate illegal monopolies in the online ad sector. US District Judge Leonie Brinkema on Wednesday shut down the…
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