They sleep on our beds, steal our food, and generally rule the house. Between them, cats and dogs make up two-thirds of pet ownership worldwide. But which of the two companion animals are we more closely related to?The answer depends on how you look at the question.”From an evolutionary perspective we are equally related to dogs and cats,” Mark Springer, a professor emeritus of evolution, ecology and organismal biology at the University of California, Riverside, told Live Science in an email. You may like Cats, dogs and humans are all mammals. In the mammalian family tree, which maps out how…
PHILADELPHIA — Karl-Anthony Towns knows what Nick Nurse is going through. He has dealt with personal loss, and he understands how difficult it is to balance grief with the job. “I really wanted to give my condolences to him, I haven’t been able to talk to him personally, but I…
Royal author Andrew Lownie defended his decision to share an allegation that Sarah Ferguson had a “friends with benefits” relationship with disgraced mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. “I stand by it,” Lownie, 64, told London’s The Times on Saturday, May 9. “It’s fully sourced with former employees of P Diddy and…
CHICAGO — The Nets don’t have the face of their franchise. Lottery luck Sunday in Chicago (3 p.m. on ESPN) could change that. Brooklyn hasn’t drafted a homegrown All-Star in over a decade, dating back to Brook Lopez. But in a generational class with a trio of projected franchise-changers, the…
Country music star LeAnn Rimes is sharing her go-to home remedies for two health issues amid the controversy surrounding her viral jaw release video. “No, after being on antibiotics, I’m trying to heal thrush in my throat and acid reflux… dear lord help me,” Rimes, 43, wrote via her Instagram…
If the game was viewed as an extension of spring training, which is basically what it was for Blake Snell, the Dodgers’ 7-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night could be charitably classified as a success. After missing the first six weeks of the season, Snell was throwing…
Hilary Swank is opening up about the way motherhood has altered how she views discipline while working out. “Motherhood has changed the way I think about discipline,” Swank, 51, wrote via Instagram on Friday, May 8, alongside a slew of pictures featuring the actress’ home gym. “It’s less about perfection,…
A friend of mine who runs a big finance-related firm here in New York City is scouting for new digs in Miami — not only for office space but also a house — and it’s not just about the taxes. This fella, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, is…
The details were different, but the story of Saturday’s Game 3 between the Lakers and Thunder played out similarly as the previous two matchups in Oklahoma City. The Lakers were competitive early, even having a lead going into halftime just like they did in Thursday’s Game 2. But the results…
Missé Beqiri is paying tribute to her ex Jake Hall after his untimely death at age 35. “I never thought I would ever have to write this, and the pain of even putting these words down feels unbearable,” Beqiri, 39, wrote in a Saturday, May 9, Instagram statement. “There was…
Steve Kerr will be remaining in The Bay for the near future. Kerr agreed to a two-year deal to remain as head coach of the Warriors, ESPN reported Saturday. The exact amount of the contract has yet to be disclosed, with league officials telling ESPN that the deal will keep…
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By the time Friday night’s 106-75 Liberty smackdown of the Sun ended, the stat sheet told only part of the story. Yes, Breanna Stewart packed the box score the way stars of her caliber are expected to. Points. Rebounds. Defensive stops. You name it. She had the kind of all-around…
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Jennifer Fessler shut down the speculation about her alleged relationship status with Summer House’s West Wilson. “In all seriousness, and while I can’t help but be a little flattered, it is not nice nor is it OK to post something categorically untrue and…
If the sun is blocked at some point Sunday by clouds passing over Dodger Stadium, Freddie Freeman won’t move his sunglasses to the brim of his cap. He doesn’t want his shades to obscure the Dodgers’ logo. “It will be on the back of my hat,” Freeman said. “That’s Bobby.…
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Tatum O’Neal’s eldest son, Kevin McEnroe, is detailing how her substance abuse struggles often affected their relationship. “I call you Tatum, sometimes, because you weren’t always a mom, although when you were you were at your best, and that’s why you’re still here, today,” McEnroe, 39, wrote in a pre-Mother’s…
Like she does on every home run, Megan Grant put her head down and ran as hard as she could to first base. Only this was no ordinary homer. Grant’s solo homer in the third inning against Nebraska on Saturday in the Big Ten Tournament title game made the UCLA…
Olivia Culpo celebrated her 34th birthday with her growing family by her side. “This birthday!!!” Culpo wrote via Instagram Stories on Friday, May 8, sharing a maternity photo. In the snapshot, the model wore a bump-hugging floral sundress with cap sleeves. Culpo and her husband, Christian McCaffrey, announced earlier on…
A top Padres prospect has self-deported to Mexico after pleading guilty to transporting undocumented immigrants within the United States. Humberto Cruz, a pitcher ranked as the Padres’ fifth-best prospect by MLB Pipeline, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge related to receiving money for the transport, according to the San Diego…
Zara Larsson didn’t let a potentially disastrous wardrobe malfunction keep her from delivering yet another high-energy performance. Larsson, 28, kicked off Today’s summer concert series on Friday, May 8, where she regaled attendees with renditions of her biggest hits. In between routines, the musician realized that one of the heels…
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. Whether you’re dealing with the loss of two-time reigning Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal for several months or underwhelming performances from pitchers like Jesús Luzardo,…
Brandi Glanville is offering an update on LeAnn Rimes’ ongoing health issues. “She really is sick,” Glanville, 53, said on the Thursday, May 7, episode of her “Brandi Unfiltered” podcast. “She has something. I know she gets sick every time she leaves the country, much like myself. We’re twinning all…
MILAN — He should be here in reality, but he will always be with them in spirit. Johnny Gaudreau’s jersey hung in Team USA’s dressing room a year ago throughout the 4 Nations Face-Off, and it has done so again at the Milan Olympics. It’s a fair bet that No.…
Gabourey Sidibe’s husband, Brandon Frankel, has been diagnosed with stage I cancer. “Things I never thought I’d have to post: I was diagnosed with Stage I Papillary Thyroid cancer,” Frankel, 41, wrote via Instagram on Friday, February 20, alongside hospital selfies. “I found it very early because I pushed for…
JPMorgan Chase acknowledged for the first time that it closed the bank accounts of President Donald Trump and several of his businesses in the political and legal aftermath of the Jan. 6, 2021 attacks on the U.S. Capitol, the latest development in a legal saga over the controversial practice of…
A father was diagnosed with prostate cancer after chalking his nightly bathroom trips up to drinking too much fluid before bed, as reported by SWNS. “I would wake up in the middle of the night and go to the loo a couple of times, but I never thought too much of it,”…
TAMPA — He can see it now. So close. Yet … Gerrit Cole tamps it down. He wants to pitch in major league games more than ever, fueled by how much he missed it last season — realized at a heightened level just how much every fiber of his being…
Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn is sharing a new gnarly photo of her broken leg after suffering a devastating crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics. “I’m bionic for real now ,” Vonn, 41, shared in a Friday, February 20, post via X, along with a picture of an x-ray of her…
California Democrats are panicking as a crowded and uninspiring field of gubernatorial candidates is raising the real possibility two Republicans to advance out of the June primary. The prospect of the “zombie campaigns” leading to a Republican governor for the first time since Arnold Schwarzenegger left office in 2011 has…
Is this what they mean when they say “grow a pair”? Scientists in England were examining a 78-year-old cadaver back in 2024 when they discovered something(s) truly bizarre. Upon dissection, they found that the deceased had what appeared to be not one, not two, but three penises — only the…
Liberty star Breanna Stewart is planning to return to Euroleague’s Fenerbahce Opet in April after the Turkish club offered her “something that I couldn’t refuse.” Stewart’s decision to return to overseas play after co-founding Unrivaled — which allows some WNBA stars the opportunity to stay stateside — shocked many fans,…
Polish speed skater Kamila Sellier is sharing a hopeful update after her face was accidentally slashed by a blade in the middle of her 2026 Winter Olympics race. “I know that one day I’ll look at this picture and remember that I’m stronger than I ever believed,” Sellier, 25, wrote…
Brushing your teeth could do more than brighten your smile — it may also help you live longer. Growing research suggests that good oral hygiene is linked to a reduced risk of serious conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis. At the annual American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference,…
Eileen Gu will have to wait another day for her chance at Olympic gold. The freeski women’s halfpipe, originally scheduled for Saturday afternoon, has been postponed until Sunday morning because of an ongoing snowstorm creating unsafe competition conditions. The event is now set to happen Sunday at 10:40 a.m. Gu,…
Timothy Busfield has entered a plea after he was indicted by a grand jury for child sexual abuse. Busfield, 68, pleaded not guilty to four counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor, according to New Mexico court records viewed by People. The outlet also reported that the director waived…
Social media addiction has been compared to casinos, opioids and cigarettes. While there’s some debate among experts about the line between overuse and addiction, and whether social media can cause the latter, there is no doubt that many people feel like they can’t escape the pull of Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and other platforms.…
American speedskater Mia Manganello saved her best for last. Manganello, in her final race at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, had her big Olympic moment Saturday when she captured the bronze medal in the women’s mass start. She finished behind the Netherlands’ Marijke Groenewoud, who won gold, and Canada’s Ivanie…
Love Is Blind season 10 star Emma Betsinger admittedly felt “awkward” explaining to fiancé Mike Gibney’s parents about her reasons for not wanting to have children. “It was very stressful,” Emma, 28, exclusively told Us Weekly ahead of the Netflix premiere of the latest batch of new episodes. “[Mike and…
Theory shows that stars can collapse directly into black holes without first exploding as supernovae. In fact, this should be a relatively common occurrence. But despite that, astronomers have found scant observational evidence to support it.But it may have happened in our neighbor, the Andromeda Galaxy, and astronomers almost missed…
Sunday marks the 45th anniversary of the U.S. men’s hockey team winning gold at the 1980 Winter Games in what’s widely known as the “Miracle on Ice.” The U.S. men’s hockey team will take the ice, with a gold medal on the line Sunday, hoping to rekindle that magic all…
After booking the lead role on Fox’s Baywatch reboot, Stephen Amell broke his silence about possible cameos from OGs Pamela Anderson and David Hasselhoff. “Of course we could [have them],” Amell, 44, exclusively told Us Weekly at the Baywatch red carpet on Wednesday, February 18, after prospective actors auditioned for…
For over a century and a half, life expectancy has steadily increased in the wealthiest countries. Spectacular climbs in longevity have been noted in the 20th Century, correlating with the slump in infectious illnesses and advances in cardiovascular medicine.However, for some years now, experts have been obsessing over one question:…
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