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…
Sally Field has spent decades choosing roles that dig into something true about human experience. In a rare interview, the actress looked back on one famous part she turned down — Annie Paradis in 1996’s First Wives Club — and explained why another, Mrs. Doubtfire, still resonates with families more…
After months of ongoing criticism against President Donald Trump and his administration, Bruce Springsteen has offered prayers for the commander in chief and condemned political violence following the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner shooting on Saturday. “We begin tonight with a prayer for our men and women in service overseas, we pray…
A.J. Ewing left a strong impression on Mets officials during spring training, and his fast start this season has already earned him a promotion. The club announced Monday that Ewing was moved to Triple-A Syracuse. The 21-year-old outfielder produced a .349/.481/.571 slash line in 18 games for Double-A Binghamton this…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Sometimes it’s more difficult to dress for a casual day than for a fancy occasion. But Jessica Alba just gave us a spring outfit formula that’s more elevated than wearing…
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel dared to repeat the “hateful” ill-timed joke he made about first lady Melania Trump looking like an “expectant widow” in a bombed roast he delivered days before the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Kimmel, who narrowly dodged outright cancellation for making similarly distasteful jokes…
Rays sideline reporter Ryan Bass is being praised for stepping in to brighten a young Guardians fan’s night after she had a home run ball wrestled away from her by a grown man in an embarrassing display during Monday’s game against Cleveland. The man eventually gave the ball back to…
Kate Cassidy is back on the dating scene 18 months after boyfriend Liam Payne’s untimely death. The influencer, 27, took to Instagram on Monday, April 27, to share a “Get Ready With Me” video as she prepared to go on a first date. She explained that she met the man…
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) was mocked on social media Monday over a resurfaced video where she referred to World War II as “World War Eleven.” In the Jan. 22, 2025, clip, Omar, flanked by other congressional Democrats, calls for the repeal of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which President…
Turns out, the loose bodies that Edwin Díaz had surgically removed from his elbow this week had been there a while. As in, since the very start of his professional career. Speaking to the media Monday for the first time since having an elbow procedure last week that will sideline…
Ethan Plath’s grand gesture of surprising ex-girlfriend Teegan Nichols in Minnesota on Welcome to Plathville appears to be backfiring. “I was just shocked seeing him. I don’t know. I think just too shocked to really feel anything else,” Teegan admits in Us Weekly’s exclusive clip from the Tuesday, April 28,…
Mentalist Oz Pearlman will not appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Monday night, despite previously being scheduled as the embattled comedian’s guest. Pearlman’s apparent decision to back out comes two days after the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, where the entertainer was set to perform magic tricks for the commander-in-chief and…
Rectal cancer deaths are rising at a significantly faster rate than colon cancer among younger Americans, a trend that researchers warn will continue to escalate without a shift in treatment. Mortality rates for rectal cancer are growing two to three times faster than those for colon cancer among adults aged 20 to…
ARLINGTON, Texas — Brandon Nimmo has been around the game long enough — and was in Queens long enough — to have seen just about everything. So while he has been plenty busy getting used to his new home in the first month of the regular season with the Rangers,…
Update — 4/27/26 at 3:54 p.m. ET: A representative for Lawrence Taylor said in a statement that the former player is still hospitalized as of Monday, April 27 while his treatment continues. “Lawrence Taylor has been hospitalized since April 20, 2026, where he is receiving treatment for a stomach-related issue,”…
WASHINGTON — A prominent Havana Syndrome victim is battling the State Department over accusations he has faced a “campaign of discrimination and retaliation” for his efforts to blow the whistle on the mysterious ailment. Mark Lenzi, who suffered from Havana Syndrome while serving the US in China back in 2018,…
Panera Bread’s latest menu item is drawing backlash online, as employees of the chain are claiming the new item leads to perfectly good bread and extra salad being tossed in the trash. The fast-casual chain’s new Salad Stuffers, which launched April 8, are marketed as “a bread bowl for your salad.” But…
It seems inevitable that Carlos Mendoza is the one who’ll pay the bill for the mess the Mets find themselves in, despite the votes of confidence both obvious (David Stearns said so last week) and subtle (he still has his job as you read this). Mendoza hasn’t exactly covered himself…
NFL free agent and former Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Mike Pennel Jr. has been named a person of interest in the death of a woman who went missing in the Dominican Republic in 2021, ESPN reported on Saturday, April 25. Carli Franchesca Guzmán Roche’s body was found earlier this…
A photograph of President Trump huddling in the Oval Office with Cabinet secretaries and his closest advisers moments after Saturday’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is being dubbed “historic,” “iconic” and “incredible.” The black-and-white photo was snapped by chief White House photographer Daniel Torok at 10:15 p.m., about…
Pop superstar Taylor Swift filed trademark applications for two audio clips and one image of herself in what a trademark attorney said is an attempt to protect her voice and likeness from deepfake videos and audio created by artificial intelligence. The applications were filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office on…
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