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…
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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…
Cyndi Lauper is clearly not one to be messed with. “I don’t know what the f*** he’s saying,” Lauper, 72, said in the middle of her Friday, April 24, concert in Las Vegas after an attendee shouted at her from the crowd, per footage obtained by Us Weekly. “Please remember…
ATLANTA — The Mets’ hard-to-believe slapstick start to this season has begged a question: Have we ever seen anything like this before? This will surely be an incomplete list because brutality, much like beauty, is in the eyes of the beholder. And there are two things at work that tend…
Ciara Miller apparently thought she had something special with West Wilson just mere months before he started dating Summer House costar Amanda Batula. “As weird as it is, I do feel like he is my person,” Ciara, 30, tells BFF Mia Calabrese in a Friday, April 24, preview for the…
Spencer Pratt has emerged as a fundraising force in the Los Angeles mayor’s race — outpacing incumbent Karen Bass in the first filing period of the year. Pratt, a former reality TV star on the MTV show “The Hills,” has raised nearly $540,000 since January in campaign disclosures reported this…
Consumer confidence across the United States plunged to an all-time low this month, as Americans grapple with anxiety over the war in Iran, new data revealed. The University of Michigan’s long-running Survey of Consumers tracks how Americans feel about the economy, their personal finances and spending — shaped by factors…
Fernando Mendoza’s mom, Elsa, delivered a touching speech at a party celebrating the quarterback being selected first overall by the Raiders on Thursday night. Speaking in front of a crowd of family and friends, Elsa praised her son’s character as much as his football journey. “You make me so proud…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! April 25 (and the remaining weeks of spring, for many of Us!) might just be the “perfect date” as described by Miss Rhode Island in Miss Congeniality. All you need is a…
King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s state visit to Washington, DC, will include an historic first military review, according to a detailed schedule released by the White House. President Trump and first lady Melania Trump will welcome the longstanding allies from across the pond on Monday and host the royal…
Journalist Mary Lisa Gavenas’ new book details cosmetics titan Mary Kay’s rags-to-riches story. Born in Hot Wells, Tex., Mary Kay Ash overcame early hardship to build a billion-dollar empire. Her company, Beauty by Mary Kay, went public in 1968, a first for a woman-chaired firm on NYSE. A new biography…
A mind-bending hallucinogen is moving out of the counterculture and into the clinic. The Food and Drug Administration on Friday greenlit the first-ever human clinical trial of an ibogaine derivative in the US, opening the door to testing the psychedelic drug as a potential treatment for alcohol-use disorder. The move…
Ty Simpson might eventually replace Matthew Stafford — but the latter’s wife, Kelly, had a warm message for the Rams’ first-round draft pick. Los Angeles shocked the NFL world Thursday night when it selected the former Alabama quarterback at No. 13 overall despite his fellow passer, Stafford, 38, winning MVP…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Emily Blunt’s sleek Hollywood curls for The Devil Wears Prada 2 London premiere were crafted with precision and polish. According to celebrity hairstylist Laini Reeves, the secret behind the 43-year-old…
President Trump is set to feast on the “fake news” media Saturday night when he attends his first White House Correspondents’ dinner as commander-in-chief. Despite turning down invitations to the annual event throughout his first term and last year, the president appeared to be eager for dishing out a roast,…
The Steelers are still waiting to hear from Aaron Rodgers, they took a quarterback in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft and those two things aren’t connected, they promise. “I don’t believe that [drafting Drew Allar] has any impact on Aaron,” Steelers quarterbacks coach Tom Arth told reporters…
Running Point returned for season 2 and dedicated the newest installment to Niko Mijailovic. Episode three of the hit Netflix series featured a tribute card for Mijailovic, which read, “In Loving Memory of #6 Niko Mijailovic.” Mijailovic was a varsity volleyball player who died in 2025 at 15 years old.…
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist, WABE, Atlanta’s NPR station; and WBEZ, a public radio station serving the Chicago metropolitan region.When most people think about national forests, they imagine vast Western landscapes: Alaska, the Rockies, the Pacific Northwest. But millions of acres of federal woodlands dot…
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 Mets need to get a move on in the NL East, and they’ve got the perfect opponent in town to get things rolling…
Disney alum Matthew Prokop has been indicted on possessing alleged child pornography and violating a protective order four months after his arrest, Us Weekly can confirm. Prokop, 35, was indicted on March 19 in Texas on one first degree felony count of possession of child pornography and he pleaded not…
Imagine getting a knee replacement made of living materials rather than metal and plastic.Researchers at Columbia University and the University of Missouri are working to make that vision a reality. Their 3D-printed knee implant, called NOVAKnee, is composed of a biodegradable scaffold packed with stem-cell-derived bone and cartilage. The idea…
An apple a day keeps the doctor away — or so we thought. New research from the University of Southern California suggests young non-smokers with fruit- and veggie-packed diets may face a higher lung cancer risk than those with less healthy habits. “These counter-intuitive findings raise important questions about an…
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