A Queens pol wants to crack down on animal sacrifices in the Big Apple. Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Queens) told The Post she joined the Council’s new animal welfare caucus in part to push for tougher laws prohibiting the ritualistic killing of animals, considering her district has long been plagued by the mutilation of chickens, pigs, rats and other critters. “We’ve seen horrific cases of animal sacrifice along the shores of Jamaica Bay,” said Ariola, who represents much of The Rockways and Howard Beach. “Through this caucus, I want to push for stronger laws, so the people committing these crimes are actually…
Cold, flu and COVID may get the most attention, but a lesser-known, highly contagious virus is taking the West Coast by storm. Wastewater SCAN data show that human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, is rampant in Northern California — specifically San Francisco, Marin, Vallejo, Napa, Novato, Santa Rosa, Sacramento and Davis, per reports. The virus…
TOKYO — Defending champion Japan hit four home runs — two by Chicago Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki — to beat South Korea 8-6 on Saturday and stay undefeated in Pool C of the World Baseball Classic. Shohei Ohtani and Masataka Yoshida also homered for Japan. Ohtani’s homer followed his grand…
After Kevin Costner‘s dramatic exit from Yellowstone, his former costar Luke Grimes has been forthcoming about them falling out of contact. Yellowstone, which premiered on Paramount in 2018, followed the fictional Dutton family, who own the largest ranch in Montana. Taylor Sheridan’s TV universe prospered for five seasons on Paramount…
On February 5 Anthropic released Claude Opus 4.6, its most powerful artificial intelligence model. Among the model’s new features is the ability to coordinate teams of autonomous agents — multiple AIs that divide up the work and complete it in parallel. Twelve days after Opus 4.6’s release, the company dropped…
Kelsea Ballerini seemingly reacted to the drama between her exes Chase Stokes and Morgan Evans. Taking to social media on Friday, March 6, the country singer, 32, shared cryptic posts via her Instagram and TikTok accounts. Over on Instagram, Ballerini shared an image that read, “And for the lady, perhaps…
Science news this week was full of bizarre and baffling animal behavior, with news of chewed-up orca fins washing up on a Russian beach pointing to cannibalism among the apex predators.There are several orca subspecies, and scientists initially thought these groups kept mainly to themselves. But genetic evidence alongside distinct…
The Los Angeles Clippers didn’t just lose Thursday night. They unraveled. What began as a comfortable night — Los Angeles once led by 25 points — ended in one of the strangest collapses of the season, punctuated by a stunning mental error from veteran guard Nicolas Batum. With 16 seconds…
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President Trump warned that Iran would be ‘hit very hard’ on Saturday as the US forces’ “Operation Epic Fury” enters its second week. “Today Iran will be hit very hard! Under serious consideration for complete destruction and certain death, because of Iran’s bad behavior, are areas and groups of people…
Observations from Mets spring training Friday: Catching up Francisco Álvarez had a pair of hits — including a double — and also threw out a runner trying to swipe second. Bounce back Craig Kimbrel struggled with his command in his first outing of the spring and then walked the first…
The Princess Bride star Cary Elwes has shared an emotional tribute to the late Rob Reiner on what would have been his 79th birthday. Taking to Instagram on Friday, March 6, Elwes, 63, posted a throwback photo of himself with the director. “Today would have been your 79th birthday,” Elwes…
We tend to think of metals as hard, strong and resistant to high temperatures — just look at iron, aluminum and steel. While this is generally true, there’s one key exception: mercury. With a melting point of minus 37.9 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 38.8 degrees Celsius), mercury is one of only…
DENVER — Pacôme Dadiet, the 2024 first-round pick who has spent much of this season in the G-League, finally took advantage of his NBA opportunity in Friday’s 142-103 Knicks win over the Nuggets. The 20-year-old Frenchman went off for 11 points in just nine minutes of garbage time, helping send…
Mikayla Nogueira is moving on after splitting from Cody Hawken. The influencer, 27, shared a new video via her TikTok on Friday, March 6, revealing she was getting ready to “go on a date” less than a month after announcing the former couple were divorcing. “Honestly, not gonna lie. I…
Observations from Yankees spring training Friday: Single file Trent Grisham had been quiet at the plate through his first six games, but delivered a two-run single to get the scoring going in Friday’s 3-0 win over the Rays. Challenge accepted Catcher Payton Henry, who should provide some depth at Triple-A,…
Ben Stiller spoke out against the White House for using a clip of Tropic Thunder in their latest social media post following the strike on Iran. “Hey White House, please remove the Tropic Thunder clip,” the actor, 60, wrote via X on Friday, March 6. “We never gave you permission…
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. An international baseball rivalry will be renewed today when Japan and South Korea face off in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Both teams are coming…
James Marsters and ex-wife Patricia Jasmin Rahman have finalized their divorce five years after announcing their split, Us Weekly can confirm. The exes agreed on their divorce arraignment earlier this month, filing documents with the court on Tuesday, March 3. According to the files, obtained by Us, Marsters, 63, has…
As long as the Lakers have Luka Doncic on the court, they always have a chance of winning, regardless of the opponent. And regardless of the circumstances. The Lakers’ 128-117 Friday night win over the Pacers at Crypto.com Arena, which was the second night of a back-to-back and witnessed star…
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A top Justice Department prosecutor has launched an inquiry into Cuban government officials that could result in indictments against the Communist regime’s leaders, according to multiple reports. The “working group” assembled by US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida Jason Reding Quiñones, includes federal prosecutors and officials with the…
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Brice Turang had three hits and four RBIs to lead the United States to a 15-5 win over Brazil in its World Baseball Classic opener Friday night. There was one out and one on in the first when Judge, the first player to…
If we listen closely, we can hear the grandfather, a lifelong Yankees fan, speaking to his grandson: “Oh, yeah, so many memorable moments. Did I ever tell you that I was in Yankee Stadium the day they retired CC Sabathia’s number? Yeah, what a special moment! “What was his number?…
Donnie Wahlberg revealed if wife Jenny McCarthy — or brother Mark Wahlberg — could appear in future episodes of his Blue Bloods spinoff Boston Blue. “Jenny and I have discussed it. We’ve all discussed what she could possibly do on the show,” Wahlberg, 56, exclusively told Us Weekly. “What most…
Firebrand Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) lashed out Saturday against far-left Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-Minn.) claim that the US “loves to strike Muslim countries” during the holiest month on the Islamic calendar. “Iraq was attacked by the US during Ramadan and it [is] sickening to know that the US is again…
The fountain of youth may be flowing through your veins. A new study out of Switzerland identified key proteins in the blood of centenarians that appear to be linked to slower aging. Scientists say the findings could guide future research aimed at gaining a deeper understanding of the biology of…
INDIANAPOLIS — One of the Giants’ formal interviews this past week at the NFL Scouting Combine was with Mansoor Delane. This was an especially meaningful meeting for a player considered to be the best cornerback in the upcoming draft. Delane is from Maryland, and there is a certain someone with…
Bridgerton concluded season 4 with tributes for Nicholas Braimbridge and Tony Cooper after their respective deaths. The second part of the show returned on Thursday, February 26, with a post-credits scene and a tribute, which read, “In loving memory of Nicholas Braimbridge, Tony Cooper.” According to a GoFundMe campaign created…
President Trump’s decision to launch a war against Iran without congressional signoff has splintered lawmakers, largely along party lines, and supercharged the debate over war powers authority. While most Republicans largely rallied around Trump’s decision to carry out the massive joint attack with Israel, Democrats quickly denounced the attack as…
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Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Low-profile retro sneakers have been dominating street style for months, but Jennifer Aniston made the look feel timeless. The sleek, streamlined shape mirrors her minimalist wardrobe of straight-leg jeans and…
Staten Island kids learned next to nothing on Tuesday — with roughly 70% of borough students taking off the day after one of the biggest blizzards in NYC history. Staten Island was slammed hardest of the five boroughs with some neighborhoods seeing nearly 30 inches of snow, causing public-school absentee…
When artificial intelligence (AI) is allowed to behave more like a human communicator, it becomes a more effective debate partner that reaches more accurate conclusions, scientists have found.Human communication is full of stops and starts, impassioned interruptions, unsure silences and ambiguity. AI, on the other hand, adheres to the formal…
Measles is back in a big way — and it’s catching some doctors off guard. In North Carolina, hospital staff took a staggering two hours and 20 minutes to isolate 7-year-old twin brothers who arrived at an Asheville ER last month with fever, cough, rash, pink eye and cold-like symptoms,…
A high school basketball game in Michigan was halted earlier this month after a spectator in the student section screamed a racial slur at an African American player on the opposing team. Mike Baszler, the superintendent of Goodrich Area Schools, acknowledged in a statement earlier this week that the district…
Chelsea Handler has an important message to share with men about various birth control methods. “As a woman with natural breasts, not that that has anything to do with this, it is time to explore vasectomies,” the comedian, 51, said in a Friday, February 27, Instagram video while lying in…
The unhinged ex-CUNY professor who savagely held a machete to the neck of a Post reporter went on a rambling tirade after being called out last week for her new $407,000 taxpayer-funded monument critics ripped as “junk.” Tone-deaf Shellyne Rodriguez painted herself as a victim, whining in a Hyperallergic.com column…
Organic molecules discovered within a stone on Mars cannot be fully explained by nonbiological processes, and it’s “reasonable to hypothesize” that living things could have formed these odd organic molecules, a NASA-led team reports in a new study. However, this doesn’t mean scientists have found definitive proof of life on…
Nikola Jokic popped to his feet and angrily confronted Lu Dort after the Thunder forward tripped him during the Nuggets’ overtime loss Friday night at rival Oklahoma City. The three-time league MVP said afterward it was a “necessary” response to a play that earned Dort an ejection from the game early…
Fire Country returned with a midseason twist when a surprise character revealed they were at fault for Vince’s death. The Friday, February 27, episode of the hit CBS show ended with Tyler (Conor Sherry) confessing that he was responsible for the fire that caused Bode’s (Max Thieriot) dad Vince’s (Billy…
In 1774, British physician-scientist Charles Blagden received an unusual invitation from a fellow physician: to spend time in a small room that was hotter, he wrote, “than it was formerly thought any living creature could bear.”Many people may have been appalled by this offer, but Blagden was delighted by the…
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