An intrepid triathlete who served as an inspiration to her thousands of dedicated followers tragically drowned during the swimming endurance portion of the famed Ironman competition in Texas on Saturday. Mara Flávia, a 38-year-old Brazilian influencer with more than 60,000 followers on Instagram, vanished during an open-water swim in Lake Woodlands, the first of three grueling trials competitors face during the 140-mile race. Frantic calls started pouring in to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and the Woodlands Township Fire Department as early as 6 a.m., Fox 26 reported. Woodlands Fire Chief Palmer Buck told Click2Houston that crews were first notified about…
Look, to these eyes (and ears), it’s understandable why the crowd outside Madison Square Garden took a little extra glee in what was happening on the other side of those walls Saturday night. Inside, the Knicks were taking care of their business against the Atlanta Hawks, winning 113-102 and starting…
The Facts of Life alum Mindy Cohn has been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer. “[I] have been off social media for awhile ‘cuz I had to go kick cancer’s ass,” Cohn, 59, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, April 19, sharing a photo from her hospital bed. “I did…
WASHINGTON — Talk about busting out new rules. Ohio lawmakers behind an “anti-drag” bill aimed at protecting children from “indecent exposure” are fighting off accusations by lefty legal experts that it could result in women being barred from wearing bikinis or sports bras — or even going braless in public.…
The Yankees entered this weekend winless in their past three series. Their lineup was an issue in dropping a series against the A’s; their fielding a problem in a sweep in Tampa; their pitching (and particularly the bullpen) exposed while splitting a set against the Angels. And then the Royals…
New research has found a concerning characteristic in babies that could greatly affect their health down the line. While some gut microbiome can pass in utero, a newborn’s gut microbiome was previously thought to be nearly sterile, mostly acquiring bacteria during birth or via breastfeeding. But new findings may prove…
The reality of all the work Liberty first-year head coach Chris DeMarco put in to prepare for this season over the past 108 days started to sink in Saturday night, the eve of his first WNBA training camp. Excited? No doubt. Nervous? Not really. “I feel really prepared,” DeMarco told…
There’s never a dull moment with Charles Barkley on the desk. During the Saturday, April 18 playoff edition of “Inside the NBA” talk show, Barkley, 63, chimed in on the obscure story involving rapper Ice Spice’s recent altercation with a fan in a McDonald’s restaurant. “I hear they got some…
WASHINGTON — Michigan Rep. Hillary Scholten fought to seal the court docs about her divorce — as her lawyer admitted that they could hurt her election chances and cause “irreparable reputational harm.” Earlier this month, Scholten (D-Mich.), 44, publicly revealed that her husband of 20 years, Jesse Holcomb, “suddenly left…
More than three million people travel to undergo cosmetic surgery each year, statistics show — but the potential savings come at a cost. Most people opting to pursue this so-called “medical tourism” are chasing budget-friendly price tags. International surgeries, such as hair transplants in Turkey, can cost as little as $4,000 to…
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Kanye West was denied the chance to perform at FC Basel soccer team’s stadium in Switzerland. “FCB received an enquiry and considered it,” a spokesperson for the team told Reuters on Saturday, April 18. “However, after thorough review, we have decided not to proceed with the project, as we cannot,…
ICE has fired back at progressive billionaire Tom Steyer for threatening to put all agents “in jail” after revealing his anti-immigration enforcement manifesto. “Tom Steyer, ICE is not a political football,” the federal agency wrote on X Saturday. “Our agents and officers are sworn to protect this nation from dangerous…
When Cam Schlittler discusses facing the Red Sox at Fenway Park in his next start, I expect to look left and right in the Yankees clubhouse and see the scruffy Thurman Munson and Graig Nettles and not the gentlemanly Max Fried and Gerrit Cole. Let’s just say that given the…
Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo stepped out in style at the 12th annual Breakthrough Prize ceremony on Saturday, April 18. Levine, 47, sported a classic black suit with a pastel blue button-down for the occasion on, while, Prinsloo, 37, looked radiant in a one-shoulder vintage grey Plein Sud gown. For…
Just days before the NFL draft, one of the top wide receiver prospects has been arrested on two possible misdemeanor charges. Former USC and Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch, a consensus Day 2 pick in the draft, faces misdemeanor charges of obstructing public sidewalks/streets, prowling and obstruction of a law…
An argument between an umpire and Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton was caught on a hot microphone. During the Twins’ 5-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, Shelton was ejected from the game after Reds star shortstop Elly de la Cruz checked his swing on a pitch, subsequently hitting…
When Logan Roy (Brian Cox), the CEO of a major media conglomerate, suffers a major health scare, his four children and several of his employees begin scrambling for the title of CEO. Unfortunately for them, the Roy siblings, as Logan eventually says, are “not serious people,” having all been alternately…
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 Stanley Cup Playoffs head to Utah for the first time this spring as the Mammoth take on the Golden Knights in Game 1…
It’s happened to you before: you fell for the hype of a horror movie, and it turned out to be a disappointment. If you’re looking for movies that will actually scare you, well, you’ll find more luck by searching in unlikely places. That’s why Watch With Us has put together a…
Loneliness is something most of us will experience at some point. It is a normal emotion, not a character flaw. But it is also something that can quietly affect how we think and remember, and researchers have long debated whether it might even raise the risk of dementia.A new study,…
Talk about a bloody genius treatment. A study published in Scientific Reports has identified a promising, unconventional source for treating the more than 600 million people living with osteoarthritis. While plenty of women deal with the downsides of menstrual blood ruining underwear, there could be a benefit to the monthly…
DENVER — The Dodgers have officially recalled outfield prospect Ryan Ward to their MLB roster. The awaited corresponding move: Freddie Freeman going on the paternity list. While news of Ward’s first career (and long-awaited) big-league call-up came late Friday, the corresponding move with Freeman wasn’t announced until 36 hours later.…
Florida attorney general James Uthmeier is calling for the Florida Board of Nursing to revoke the license of a woman after she said she hoped White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt suffers a severe injury in childbirth. “Women shouldn’t have to worry about a politically driven nurse who wishes them pain and…
All Matthew Robertson could do, after he pulled up and fired a shot past Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo, was black out and smile. These were the types of wins that’d evaded the Rangers for most of the season. The type where, quite simply, they scored at home. But also the…
Two weeks after influencer Sara Bennett’s death following a battle with ALS, her husband, Rusty Bennett, is looking back at her first signs of illness. Rusty, 43, revealed that Sara, a teacher before her 2023 retirement, first noticed something was off when her right hand wouldn’t function properly when she…
President Trump announced Monday that he had a “very good” phone call with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who will meet with the commander-in-chief’s “border czar” on Tuesday after two deadly federal agent shootings and violent protests roiled his state. “I just had a very good telephone conversation with Mayor Jacob…
William Nylander said he’s sorry, but the NHL is making sure that he’s really sorry. The league handed Nylander a $5,000 fine for “making an inappropriate gesture” after he flipped the middle finger to a TV camera that had been pointed in his direction during Sunday’s Maple Leafs game against…
Ryan Edwards’ wife, Amanda Conner, is setting the record straight on her relationship status. “Just because I make a post doesn’t mean there’s anything going on with me and Ryan or me and anyone else,” Conner said via Instagram on Monday, January 26. “I also have a life, and I…
WASHINGTON — President Trump is considering a cap on state fuel tax that would offer serious relief to California’s long-suffering drivers. In an exclusive interview with The California Post, the president said his plan could see drivers pay 40% less at the pump. “Gasoline in California could be $2.50,” he said.…
A little over two months ago, Gotham FC raised the NWSL championship trophy into the crisp Bay Area air. A few days later, Gotham took the stage at City Hall in Manhattan and vowed the club was not done yet. “We are never finished,” head coach Juan Carlos Amorós said.…
Marcello Hernandez’s parents are his muse. Hernandez was born and raised in Miami, Florida, by his mom, Isabel, and his stepdad. His mom and dad divorced soon after immigrating to America, but the Saturday Night Live star has remained close with both of them, as well as his stepfather. “I…
Furious California Democrats are vowing to crack down on Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents after the killing of a Minnesota nurse, saying they’ll prosecute federal agents who step out of line. Rep. Ro Khanna became the latest Dem to call for prosecution of “criminal” ICE agents as he visited Minneapolis…
Bo Bichette’s transformation into a third baseman is already underway. The former shortstop, who recently arrived to the Mets on a three-year contract worth $126 million, worked out in front of manager Carlos Mendoza on Monday in Port St. Lucie, Fla., three weeks before position players are due to report…
Kanye West has been candid about his mental health struggles and how his bipolar type-1 diagnosis has affected him. West, who goes by the name Ye, revealed in 2018 that he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when he dropped his album Ye. On the record, West recounted his battle with…
The ICE tensions in Minnesota could finally be thawing — after President Trump sent his “border czar” to the state and ordered hard-charging Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino home — in an apparent move to freeze out Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The major shift — which came hours after…
Citigroup was sued on Monday by a former managing director who said she was forced out after being sexually harassed by Andy Sieg, who oversees the bank’s wealth management unit and is one of the bank’s top executives. In a complaint filed in Manhattan federal court, Julia Carreon, who was global…
Asian countries are on high alert after cases of the deadly Nipah virus were detected in West Bengal, India. The zoonotic virus can spread between animals and people, mostly fruit bats and pigs, with mild to severe symptoms from fevers to brain infection and death, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Five people…
Dez Bryant’s lack of confidence in Sam Darnold is costing him a Rolex, as he lost a bet with his fellow ex-Cowboys star DeMarcus Lawrence. Bryant revealed a profanity-laced text exchange at the beginning of the season in which the former wide receiver voiced his misgivings about Darnold’s ability to…
Drake Maye was one of the first players picked in the 2024 NFL draft, and his then-girlfriend, Ann Michael Maye, was by his side when he joined the New England Patriots. “Drake, words cannot describe how proud I am of you,” Ann gushed via Instagram in April 2024. “What an…
WASHINGTON — The federal government is barreling toward another shutdown this week, as Democrats threaten to block a must-pass funding bill over the fatal shooting of an armed Minnesota man by immigration authorities. The killing of Alex Pretti during a confrontation over immigration enforcement on the streets of Minneapolis Saturday…
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 have our 2026 Super Bowl teams. The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are headed to Levi’s Stadium with a championship at stake. Kalshi is…
Stefon Diggs and the New England Patriots are headed to the Super Bowl, and Cardi B isn’t hiding her excitement over her boyfriend’s success. NFL Network interviewed Cardi, 33, on the field after New England took down the Denver Broncos, 10-7, at Mile High Stadium on Sunday, January 25. Though…
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