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…
An AI coding agent designed to help a small software company streamline its tasks instead blew a hole through its business in just nine seconds.PocketOS founder Jer Crane, said that the AI coding agent Cursor — powered by Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.6 model — deleted the company’s entire production database…
Slimming down on a GLP-1 is one thing — keeping the pounds off after stopping the drug is another. But now, a groundbreaking new study suggests an experimental outpatient procedure may help prevent weight regain in patients no longer using the blockbuster diabetes and obesity meds. “As effective as GLP-1…
The first step in the massive undertaking of replacing the massive Dexter Lawrence came last weekend in the sixth round of the NFL draft and the next step came Wednesday, when the Giants signed veteran Shelby Harris to a one-year deal. No one player will be able to replicate what…
Emily Blunt said she almost got the “ick” with husband John Krasinski over his red carpet style. The Devil Wears Prada 2 actress was initially unsure about Krasinski’s turtleneck outfit at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, she revealed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday, April 28. “I’ll…
A logo might seem like an aesthetic choice all about catching the eye, but data collected by LogoMaker tells a different story. They analyzed monthly worldwide organic traffic estimates sourced from Semrush and compared the traffic in the months before and after a logo redesign launch. They ranked 35 brands by their…
Madison Square Garden’s Celebrity Row was stacked for Game 5 of the Knicks-Hawks first-round playoff series Tuesday night. Giants running back Cam Skattebo and his girlfriend, Chloe Rodriquez, were all smiles while chatting with actor Timothée Chalamet on the sideline, as seen in an X video by @Majorleaguemadd. Chalamet caught…
Jimmy Kimmel continued his war of words with President Donald Trump on the Tuesday, April 28, episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! In his opening monologue on Tuesday, Kimmel, 58, played a clip of Trump’s televised news conference earlier in the day welcoming the U.K.’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla…
WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again Tuesday, this time by a federal grand jury for threatening to kill President Trump in a May 2025 Instagram post that called to “86 47.” Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the charges during a news conference, saying that “threatening the life…
The patient: A 29-year-old man in Queens, New YorkThe symptoms: As the man was walking home one night, he suddenly started feeling heart palpitations — accelerated heartbeats at irregular intervals — that alarmed him, prompting an immediate visit to the emergency room.What happened next: The man told the hospital doctors…
Turns out there’s a better way to answer nature’s call. While pooping comes naturally, how we use the porcelain throne can not only help improve bowel movements but also prevent hemorrhoids, a common condition affecting about half of US adults over 50. And two habits in particular can transform your trips…
It was a perfect welcome-home gift from the Knicks to their fans. The Knicks rolled to a dominant 126-97 win in Tuesday’s Game 5 at Madison Square Garden with a total-package night against the Hawks to take a 3-2 series lead. Jalen Brunson put on a fourth-quarter show, scoring 17…
R.J. Decker ended season 1 with a shocking death — despite the show not being renewed for more episodes yet. During the Tuesday, April 28, episode Emi’s (Jaina Lee Ortiz) father, Victor (David Zayas), was killed after being put behind bars. The shocking twist wrapped up the first season while…
WASHINGTON — The Virginia Supreme Court on Tuesday let stand a temporary lower-court block on certification of a state referendum designed to give Democrats four more congressional seats. The justices’ decision does not necessarily mean they will ultimately rule that the passage of the referendum was unconstitutional under state law…
Researchers have demonstrated a breakthrough method for preventing errors in light-powered quantum computers before they even occur.The milestone, which was achieved using a new technique called photon distillation, means physicists are one step closer to developing light-based “photonic” quantum computers capable of achieving quantum advantage over classical supercomputers.In a study…
It feels like “Wait ’til next year” got a little bit of a jumpstart with the Jets this year. After all, we usually get to November, or at least October, before we start talking about the following season. But you can already feel a weird undercurrent around the 2026 season…
Photos of New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini surfaced in early April 2026, causing a scandal that rocked the pro football world. At the time, Page Six published photos of the two at a luxury resort in Sedona, Arizona, and the fallout was immediate.…
President Trump said early Wednesday that Iran’s leaders had “better get smart soon” and agree to give up their nuclear program as the war between Washington and Tehran passed its two-month anniversary. “Iran can’t get their act together. They don’t know how to sign a nonnuclear deal,” Trump wrote on…
Research suggests we are on the brink of crossing several ecological “tipping points” that could derail ecosystems like the Amazon rainforest and permafrost-covered tundras. But just as humans can cause these negative tipping points, we can also trigger positive ones that restore ecosystems, says Tim Lenton, a professor of climate…
It’s a Tuesday afternoon in Brooklyn Heights, and Pamela has just arrived at her bachelorette party. It’s a peculiar one: The bride-to-be appears to be a bespectacled 80-something with a practical coral coat and significant hearing loss. There’s nothing but imaginary salt and pepper on the fold-up table. Plus, the…
For much of this series, Jalen Brunson was bullied and missing. You wondered about potential pain hampering his explosiveness, or maybe it was the banged knee sustained in Atlanta, or maybe it was just Dyson Daniels imposing his strength and size on a small point guard. Brunson was, at best,…
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