Refresh 2026-05-08T12:37:39.327Z “We shouldn’t be alarmist; we should be realistic,” hantavirus expert says This is what Gustavo Palacios, a hantavirus expert and professor of microbiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York who documented a previous outbreak of the disease, told El País in a story published today.Palacios led a study of the November 2018 to February 2019 Andes virus outbreak in the village of Epuyén, in Argentina’s Chubut province. There were 34 confirmed cases and 11 deaths during that outbreak, with human-to-human transmission occurring during a “superspreader” birthday party that resulted in four generations…
Mangrove forests around the world provide a largely overlooked nitrogen-pollution cleanup service — one that, if humans had to pay for it, would cost $8.7 billion per year, a new study estimates.Mangroves are salt-tolerant plants that grow between the high-tide and low-tide marks in tropical and subtropical coastal regions. Their…
Fans got a show before the minor league matchup between the Triple-A Charlotte Knights and the Gwinnett Stripers last Friday. Ronald McDonald, the clown character and mascot of McDonald’s, performed a rendition of the Star Spangled Banner and left some in disbelief at Truist Field in Charlotte. A few Knights…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Temperatures are starting to climb, and on the hottest days of the season, getting dressed can suddenly feel like a chore. The more easy outfits in your wardrobe, the better.…
The Justice Department is fighting to yank citizenship from a convicted Cuban spy who briefly served as a US ambassador to Bolivia in the early 2000s, while quietly feeding secrets to Havana. Federal prosecutors filed a civil denaturalization complaint Thursday against Manuel Rocha, arguing that his history of aiding the…
High Potential is going to look different when it comes back for season 3 following a change behind the scenes. Multiple outlets confirmed that Nora and Lilla Zuckerman are taking over as co-showrunners and executive producers amid their overall deal at 20th Television, which produces High Potential. “We are so…
California Congressman Jim Costa was probed in 2023 over allegations that he made unwanted advances toward two interns, NOTUS recently reported. The Democrat from Fresno allegedly behaved inappropriately with one intern in 2020 and another female intern in 2021, according to a complaint filed three years ago with congressional ethics…
Researchers have created a network that they say demonstrates the real-world feasibility of a quantum internet that’s physically impossible to hack, at least without detection.Working with quantum startup Qunnect and networking company Cisco, the team connected a trio of nodes across New York’s existing fiber-optic cables with quantum signals in…
Jauan Jennings is headed up north next season. The wide receiver inked a one-year, $13 million deal with the Vikings on Thursday, ESPN reported. Acquiring Jennings fills a hole for Minnesota, as Jalen Nailor signed a three-year deal worth $35 million with the Raiders in March and Adam Thielen retired…
Billie Eilish is giving an insight into her experience with Tourette’s syndrome. Speaking to Amy Poehler on her “Good Hang” podcast on Tuesday, May 5, the singer, 24, opened up about the often “frustrating” condition. “I do have Tourette’s and I have vocal tics but, luckily for me and for…
Every so often, Dr. Laurence Levine fields a phone call from a circumcised man desperate to restore his penis to its original glory. Levine, a board-certified urologic surgeon in Chicago, said he does a “fair amount of penile cosmetic surgery,” but he doesn’t replace foreskin lost to circumcision. “A man…
The White House ripped “Star Wars” star Mark Hamill as “one sick individual” on Thursday after he blasted out a mocked-up image of President Trump dead in a grave. The 74-year-old actor, best known for playing the original Luke Skywalker, posted the AI-generated image on Bluesky of Trump lying beneath a…
Former Knick and NBA veteran P.J. Tucker announced his retirement on Thursday, hanging up his sneakers after a professional basketball career that spanned parts of two decades. Tucker, 41, played three games for the Knicks during his final season in the NBA last year, and his career included time with…
The Hunting Party brought season 2 to an end with a main character getting shot — before a surprise last-minute twist. During the Thursday, May 7, episode of the hit NBC series, Bex (Melissa Roxburgh), Hassani (Patrick Sabongui) and Shane (Josh McKenzie) attempted to take down Lazarus (Kari Matchett) once…
President Donald Trump accused House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., of inciting the most recent assassination attempt against him, further escalating his feud with the top Democrat. Trump argued in a Truth Social post on Thursday that Jeffries should be arrested after promoting “warfare” against Republicans just days before the assassination scare at the…
Brendan Beck could have stopped playing long before Thursday arrived. A second-round pick out of Stanford in 2021, he did not make his professional debut until 2023 because of Tommy John surgery. He pitched in just 10 games that season before a follow-up elbow procedure was required, which erased his…
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Lakers, one again, were so close. But they kept getting in their own way in their 125-107 Game 2 loss to the Thunder at Paycom Center. The Lakers had too many self-inflicted wounds, like their 21 turnovers for 26 OKC points. Or the 17 second-chance points…
The White Lotus has faced a surprising amount of behind-the-scenes drama ranging from feuds to characters being recast. The White Lotus, which premiered in 2021, focuses on the guests and employees at a fictional resort as they experience a slew of personal ups and downs while on vacation. The anthology…
WASHINGTON — President Trump’s “Project Freedom” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be back on in days after a previously secret spat with Gulf allies which halted the military operation was resolved. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have quietly reopened their bases and airspace to the US military, which could…
Soc’ it to ’em! Launching a free youth soccer academy on Long Island was an easy pitch to Bolla Market CEO Harry Singh. The Garden City-based businessman is happily funding the initiative with American Soccer Club to give local talent a chance to shine without families coughing up big bucks…
Hayden Panettiere was in constant “fear” while living in Nashville after a stalker fixated on her before being sentenced to prison years later. “This is a very terrifying individual who wreaked havoc on my life for a long, long time,” Panettiere, 36, exclusively recalls in Us Weekly’s latest cover story,…
A key architect of California’s controversial billionaire tax acknowledged this week that the proposed one-time levy may end up becoming permanent. Economics professor Emmanuel Saez made the admission during a Tuesday debate against Arthur Laffer, the father of trickle-down economics, at the University of California, Berkeley. The billionaires tax —…
PHILADELPHIA — The Knicks and the 76ers have major health questions as the Eastern Conference semifinal series shifts to Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday night. The two centers, Joel Embiid and Mitchell Robinson, missed Game 2. Robinson (illness) is probable to return and Embiid (sprained right ankle, right hip soreness)…
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Real estate mogul Rich Caruso has revealed the “bottom line” reason he pulled out of prospective 2026 runs for California governor and Los Angeles mayor. In an interview with CNN, the businessman — who ran and lost to Karen Bass in the 2022 mayoral election — said it was his…
A former Xbox executive says she was forced out of her job after refusing to put on a bathrobe handed to her by a colleague in a hotel room during a major gaming conference. Laura Fryer, who was director of the Xbox Advanced Technology Group at the time, said the…
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. We’re going to be on Jayson Tatum watch with the Celtics for the next few weeks, but the No. 2 team in the East still has…
The best value in streaming today is Tubi. Why? Well, it’s the only major streamer that, like Jennifer Lopez‘s love, doesn’t cost a thing. Even better, the Tubi library is full of some of Watch With Us‘ favorite movies and TV shows of all time. This March, some of the…
President Trump has said he took out Ayatollah Khamenei before the Islamic Republic’s supreme leader was able to assassinate him “I got him before he got me,” Trump told ABC News’ Jonathan Karl in a phone call late Sunday. “They tried twice,” he said of previous attempts on his life.…
Shane Lowry’s collapse Sunday at the Cognizant Classic hit harder than usual. Lowry held a three-shot lead before the 16th hole but coughed it up with two straight double bogeys, putting the ball in the water off the tee on both holes and finishing in second. He’s felt this pain…
Kylie Kelce offered rare insight into her family life with husband, Jason Kelce, as the pair raise four daughters together. During an appearance in Jennifer Garner’s Instagram video series “Naptime Cook Club,” shared by the actress on Sunday, March 1, Kylie, 33, was quizzed by Garner, 53, about how she…
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth declared that the US didn’t start the current war on Iran, but vowed to finish it, accusing the theocratic regime of attacking the US for decades. “For 47 long years, the expansionist and Islamist regime in Tehran has waged savage, one-sided war against America,” Hegseth…
You may have seen the billboard near USC’s campus. Quarterback Jayden Maiava is clutching the ball, alongside a slogan reading “The Time Is : Now.” Some might say it’s past time for Maiava’s coach. Lincoln Riley has had a Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback. Multiple defensive coordinators. More resources than a small…
Michelle Williams broke her silence on the death of her former Dawson’s Creek costar James Van Der Beek. During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, recorded on Sunday, March 1, at SAG’s 2026 Actor Awards in Los Angeles, Williams, 45, spoke candidly about how Van Der Beek’s death has impacted her.…
A fourth American service member has died from an Iranian attack over the weekend, the US military said. Tampa, Fla.-based US Central Command said the victim succumbed to their injuries after being initially listed as seriously wounded. The identities of the fallen soldiers are being withheld until 24 hours after…
Back-to-backs in the NBA can be tricky. With fatigue an even more significant factor than usual, it isn’t always clear the type of energy or focus a team will come with when playing on consecutive days. But the Lakers established early on in their 128-104 win over the Kings on…
Yellowstone‘s spinoff Marshals hinted at Monica’s shocking death — but what signs were pointing to Kelsey Asbille‘s absence? The hit Paramount Network series introduced Us to Kayce (Luke Grimes) and Monica (Asbille), who remained at the center of the show. After initially being a teacher at a local school on…
QUICK FACTSName: Lady of ElcheWhat it is: A limestone bustWhere it is from: Elche, SpainWhen it was made: Circa 400 to 350 B.C.On a hot summer day in 1897, a farmer in Elche, a city on Spain’s Mediterranean coast, discovered a life-size painted limestone bust of a mysterious-looking woman among…
Most people know what a heart attack is — someone in the US has one about every 40 seconds. But there’s a lesser-known condition that can look nearly identical and sounds like it belongs in a romantic drama: broken heart syndrome, also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy. It’s a temporary condition…
After three Penguins failed to score on Igor Shesterkin during the shootout in the Rangers victory Saturday, the star Russian netminder’s .738 save percentage in the skills competition is the best in franchise history. Stopping 62 of the 84 shootout attempts he’s faced in his seven-year NHL career, Shesterkin is…
Scream 7 star Anna Camp apologized for defending the film amid boycotting attempts sparked by the firing of former Scream star Melissa Barrera. Camp, 43, shared a social media post over the weekend that promoted the latest instalment of the horror franchise. It hit back at public protests against the…
Grant Nelson, on a 10-day contract, acquitted himself well in his home debut. The undrafted rookie had 11 points, four rebounds and three blocks against the Cavaliers in just his second NBA game. “It’s really been my dream my whole life. So it’s just fun to get out there, play…
Harrison Ford looked back on his iconic career as he received the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award during the 2026 Actor Awards. The Shrinking star, 83, accepted the honor from with a moving speech during the Sunday, March 1, ceremony at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles. “I…
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