Trees in China that were planted as part of huge reforestation projects appear to grow faster than those in natural forests, a new study finds. This is possibly because the reforestation trees are responding more strongly to the rising atmospheric carbon dioxide, scientists say.China is quickly turning green. The country has planted 66 billion trees since 1978, with plans for 34 billion more by the middle of this century, as part of its “Great Green Wall” to slow the spread of the Gobi and Taklamakan deserts.These new forests absorb large amounts of CO2, but it is unclear exactly how they…
Warren Buffett is withholding his annual multibillion-dollar donation to the Gates Foundation for the first time in two decades as he waits for the charity to complete an internal review of its past ties to late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to a report. The 95-year-old Berkshire Hathaway…
The Liberty are that much closer to a few hundred large. Aces star A’ja Wilson, the four-time WNBA MVP and league’s leading scorer, was ruled out of Tuesday night’s Commissioner’s Cup final at Barclays Center due to a right leg injury. Wilson was downgraded after being designated as questionable on…
John Cena is looking a little different as he prepares to undergo a second hair transplant. The WWE wrestler-turned-actor shared a photo via X on Monday, June 29, showing off his newly shaved head. “Round 2 of FUE treatment, and this time I went all in for best possible results,”…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court upheld state-level bans on transgender competitors playing girls’ sports in Idaho and West Virginia in a landmark decision with major implications for more than half the country where similar policies are in place. In a 6-3 opinion, in which the liberal justices concurred and dissented in part, the…
WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rejected Sen. Bill Cassidy’s accusations that Kennedy broke vows that he made to secure the Lousiana Republican’s confirmation vote — insisting that “what he’s saying is not true.” “I went through every promise that I made to them and I’ve…
A breakthrough in photonic chips could make large, costly, ultrafast lasers dramatically smaller, leading to portable and affordable imaging, diagnostic and information-processing devices, researchers say.By using a decades-old overlooked laser architecture, scientists managed to fit an ultrafast laser onto a tiny photonic chip — a chip that uses light, rather…
Red Sox color commentator Will Middlebrooks ripped into an umpire for an ejection call on Monday, calling it “an absolute joke” and “embarrassing to the game.” In the bottom of the second inning, when Boston first baseman Willson Contreras struck out on a check swing, it appeared he did not…
Ariana Grande shared some “unfortunate” news about her Eternal Sunshine Tour ahead of upcoming shows on the East Coast. “The utmost important thing to us all is safety, first and foremost, and also making sure you all see the show how it is intended to run,” Grande, 33, wrote to…
Colorado Democratic Socialist candidate Melat Kiros recently argued how the 9/11 and 10/7 terror attacks were “inevitable” after US and Israeli military actions in the Middle East. In an interview with Colorado’s Next 9News on June 22, Kiros was asked about comments she made while appearing on far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker’s show where…
The news of Deandre Ayton exercising his $8.1 player option for the 2026-27 season to stay with the Lakers wasn’t surprising. Even with him outplaying the $8.1 salary he made from the Lakers in 2025-26 (he gave up $10 million of his $35.6 million contract in his buyout with the…
Jen Hamilton Steps Back From Nursing Amid Split, Mental Health Struggles: ‘Something I Never Wanted’
Influencer Jen Hamilton confirmed that she is stepping away from her nursing job amid her separation from estranged husband, Brian Hamilton. “I’m taking some time off of work, which is something that I never, ever wanted,” Jen, 37, announced in a vlog on Monday, June 29. “My patients do not…
A Manhattan federal judge permanently blocked the Trump administration Monday from withholding federal money meant for the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project underneath the Hudson River, saying an attempt to do so this past September was “flagrantly” illegal. The 59-page order by Joe Biden-appointed US District Judge Jeanette Vargas makes…
A celebrity endorsement can sell a movie, cosmetics and, sometimes, a bogus health claim. When stars share personal health experiences or opinions, those messages can reach millions of people and spark real-world behavior change. A 2018 study found that an op-ed penned by Angelina Jolie about her BRCA testing and…
The Mets can use a break. This has been a terrible season, and it is possible that if we played it out 100 times, it would be the worst outcome for injuries — from the flammable (Jorge Polanco and Luis Robert Jr.) to the previously durable (Francisco Lindor and Juan…
Elliot Page is ready to rumble after undergoing some intense boxing training. The Academy Award nominee, 39, revealed via Instagram on Monday, June 29, that stepping into the squared circle with boxing trainer Nolan Hanson got him into peak physical condition, complete with six-pack abs. “I’ve been incredibly fortunate to…
Liam Greentree was able to cross one milestone off his list Monday as Rangers prospect development camp began at the team’s suburban Westchester facility. Months after being part of the trade that sent Artemi Panarin to Los Angeles, Greentree was finally able to pull the Ranger crest over his head…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! She may own a home in Nashville, but Reese Witherspoon‘s casual summer wardrobe is everything we love about East Coast style. Her looks embody country club class, and her latest…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted up to five days after the polls close, handing Democrats a massive win heading into the midterm elections. The 5-4 ruling saw Chief Justice John Roberts and conservative Amy Coney Barrett side with their…
Ford is recalling 741,195 vehicles in the US over a transmission defect that can damage the park system, which in turn could result in vehicles rolling away, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday. The recall affects certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150…
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. You don’t normally get matches like this in Round 1 of a Grand Slam. Former World No. 4 Jack Draper will take on No.…
Love Island USA‘s Zach Georgiou lied to Kayda Bosse about how his connection with Alannah Keyser ended. During the Monday, June 29, episode of the Peacock show, Zach tried to reassure Kayda that she was always his first choice. He mentioned that his time in Casa Amor didn’t build a…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up President Trump’s appeal of the initial $5 million sexual abuse and defamation verdict that followed a lawsuit by former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll. Now Trump will have no choice but to pony up the $5 million to the…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Living in New York City, I have a front-row seat to the most notable style trends. In place of jeans, all the ‘It’ girls are reaching for billowy maxi skirts,…
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. The Yankees host the Orioles on Sunday afternoon and potential MLB bettors can join bet365 Sportsbook by using the bet365 bonus code to place…
Saturday Night Live UK zinged President Donald Trump with a joke about his age while reacting to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. “For all those in attendance it was an undeniably terrifying event,” Weekend Update cohost Ania Magliano began on Saturday, May 2 (via Deadline). “President Trump s*** himself.…
There are underdogs, and then there are the kind of underdogs that look like they just wandered into the wrong NBA arena. The Lakers aren’t just staring up at the Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals, they’re squinting at them through a telescope. Thankfully for the Lakers, this is not…
Rapper Lil Jon encouraged his fans to “love your people hard” while looking back on the final father-son trip he took before his son DJ Young Slade’s death at 27. “To anyone reading this — don’t put your family off,” Lil Jon (real name Jonathan H. Smith) wrote via Instagram…
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower will peak overnight from May 5-6, giving skywatchers a chance to spot fast-moving “shooting stars” created by debris from Halley’s Comet.The Eta Aquariids (also spelled Eta Aquarids) are active from April 19 to May 28 each year, with meteors appearing to radiate from the constellation…
HOUSTON — LeBron James sat by his locker, alternating between being introspective and funny. He allowed himself to take things in, saying he was “living in the moment a lot more.” He joked about his son, Bronny, bearing an uncanny resemblance to NFL player Will Anderson Jr., calling him “my…
Princess Charlotte is the spitting image of her mom, Kate Middleton, in a new video released to commemorate her 11th birthday. The video shared by the Prince and Princess of Wales via Instagram on Saturday, May 2, showcases the young royal spending some quality time with her two cocker spaniels,…
Quick factsWhat it is: Sombrero Galaxy (M104)Where it is: 30 million light-years away, in the constellations Virgo and CorvusWhen it was shared: April 24, 2026The central bulge and dark dust trail, which together resemble a traditional Mexican hat, give the Sombrero Galaxy (Messier 104, or M104) its nickname — but…
ANAHEIM, Calif. — They were once core four prospects and considered the Mets’ future, but these days Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty, Mark Vientos and Ronny Mauricio are an overall reflection of the team’s disappointing play. The foursome began Saturday with a combined -0.8 bWAR, a troubling factor in the Mets’…
Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza seemingly will not be joining his former Indiana University Hoosiers teammates at an upcoming White House visit. “I believe May 11th [the day of the Hoosiers’ White House visit] is the first day of OTAs (organized team activities) … if it is on the first…
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…
It’s been a big postseason already for Karl-Anthony Towns. He led the Knicks to a first-round series victory over the Hawks, and Friday, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” was released in theaters, with Towns making a cameo appearance. Towns plays himself in the movie, appearing in a scene in which…
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives executive producer Jeff Jenkins dropped hints about Taylor Frankie Paul’s future on the Hulu reality show as season 5 nears the resumption of filming. “I certainly hope [she will film with the other women],” Jenkins, 58, revealed at Deadline’s “Reality TV Summit” on Friday,…
ANAHEIM, Calif. — For a second straight night the Mets rallied from an early deficit, but this time there wasn’t a postgame celebration. Opportunities were wasted Saturday, including a replay challenge that the Mets didn’t issue, which would have subtracted the Angels’ first run. Along with them went the Mets’…
All Elite Wrestling aired a tribute to wrestler Tanea “Rebel” Brooks following her announcement that she has been diagnosed with “terminal” amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). “You probably know by social media that one of our fine athletes has some very serious health problems,” announcer Tony Schiavone told viewers on the…
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…
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