A team of conservationists has discovered and restored the tombstone of Sebastian, a formerly enslaved man who died free in 1729.”That discovery is likely one of the oldest gravestones of a free Black person in America,” Michelle Wu, the mayor of Boston, said in a July 4 speech. “It’s been there all along. We just had to go look and share the story.”The stone marker is inscribed with Sebastian’s chosen name, Boston, and features an image common in 17th- and early 18th-century tombstones in New England: the death’s head. The symbol includes a stylized skull flanked by wings, which were…
Richard White, the embattled co-founder and executive chairman of Australian software giant WiseTech Global, is stepping down after allegations emerged that the billionaire businessman exploited a woman’s immigration status and financial insecurity for sex. Shares of WiseTech – which offers software that companies can use to manage and streamline logistics…
With MLB’s Aug. 3 trade deadline less than a month away, here are four questions that could shape the Dodgers’ deadline plans, as they try to shore up their bid for a third-consecutive World Series. 1) Can they trust their rotation’s health … and depth? With the best record in…
We’re all familiar with the internet boyfriends — you have your Glen Powells, Jacob Elordis, Timothée Chalamets and beyond — but Us Weekly has our eyes on a more underground group of swoon-worthy rising stars. They may not always have the lead role, be the team captains or have millions…
The Trump administration on Monday canceled its waiver on Iranian oil sales after Tehran fired missiles at three ships near the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours, calling the aggression “wholly unacceptable. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and…
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. As we head into the fourth week of the World Cup, things are heating up, and despite the UMSNT’s devastating loss in the Round of 16, there’s still generational…
As Taylor Sheridan prepares for Landman to go into production, he teamed up with 1923’s Brandon Sklenar for a secret project. The upcoming thriller F.A.S.T. recently filmed in Marbella, Spain, going nearly unnoticed despite the large scale of production on the Warner Bros. Project. Peter Welter, who is the executive…
WASHINGTON — Democrats will have as little as two weeks to replace alleged sexual predator Graham Platner as their nominee for the Senate seat from Maine, assuming he agrees to drop out of the race. Privately, Platner is attempting to negotiate with party bosses as he mulls his path forward, demanding…
More than 14,000 Cadillac Vistiq electric vehicles have been recalled over a risk of the third-row seat trapping a child, after Hyundai made a similar recall in the wake of a 2-year-old girl’s tragic death in a power seat incident earlier this year. General Motors said it is recalling certain…
The fragile and battered remains of an infant who lived about 6,000 years in Mesopotamia may be the oldest documented case of child abuse from the Middle East and one of the oldest known cases of its kind in the world, a new study finds.Researchers unearthed the infant’s remains in…
BOSTON — When it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math of counting calories doesn’t always add up. Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away. In…
Robert Griffin III said he was “drinking my sorrows away” after Belgium beat the U.S. men’s national team 4-1 in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday — and partially blamed American fans for the “embarrassing” loss. The former NFL quarterback, who currently works as a college…
Former Bachelor and Bachelorette producer Julie LaPlaca claims in her new book, The Love Producer, that she was once considered as a possible season lead. In her debut memoir, available Tuesday, July 7, Julie, 41, recalls receiving a phone call from Bachelor creator Mike Fleiss after filming wrapped on Peter…
ANKARA, Turkey — President Trump blasted his fellow NATO leaders Tuesday ahead of the alliance’s annual summit — after receiving an over-the-top reception from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who welcomed Trump on the tarmac before offering his motorcade a horseback escort through the Turkish capital. “I was very disappointed…
For the first time, a physicist has experimentally watched time emerge from within an isolated quantum system — by creating a “mini-universe.” This bizarre experiment raises an intriguing question: If the universe has nothing outside it, where does time come from?In a new study published June 11 in the journal…
Man up and start sharing these symptoms with your doctor, guys. Between 2015 and 2022, men were more likely to be diagnosed with 16 different late-stage cancers than women, according to a new study published last week — with the biggest discrepancies for salivary gland cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, thyroid cancer and…
Maine Democratic candidate Graham Platner is furiously debating with his campaign team and advisers whether to abandon the US Senate race challenging incumbent Republican Susan Collins — and has issued a list of demands to members of his own party for his preferred replacement candidate if he does. A source…
A draft Treasury Department report is warning that an artificial intelligence bubble could put millions of Americans’ retirement savings at risk if the industry goes through a major downturn — even as leaders from Washington to Silicon Valley tout AI as the engine of a new economic boom. The internal…
Archaeologists in Italy have unearthed the royal tomb of a pre-Roman “warrior-prince” along with the remains of his chariot and weapons. The tomb was just one part of an extensive sixth-century B.C. burial ground and reveals new information about the funerals of elite rulers from this mysterious civilization.The funerary complex…
Cases of a parasite that can cause explosive diarrhea have quickly quadrupled in Michigan, skyrocketing to 681 people on Monday — which is up rom 170 cases in the state less than a week ago. As of the most recent reported numbers, Michigan is by far the hardest-hit state. New…
In the days leading up to his wedding with Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce was dealing with legal issues, according to TMZ. Kelce and his Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes reportedly are being sued in New York federal court by the shoe company 1587 Sneakers over the naming of their steakhouse 1587…
This summer, Belmont Park Village is offering wheels to its designer deals. Starting July 8, the luxury outlet center next to UBS Arena in Elmont, LI, will provide complimentary sprinter vans round-trip from Southampton every Wednesday. That way, Hamptonites hungry for unbeatable prices on European and American designer fashion and…
ANKARA, Turkey — President Trump said Tuesday he was lifting sanctions that bar the sale of certain military equipment to Turkey — potentially paving the way for the provision of advanced F-35 fighter jets. “We don’t want to sanction friends,” Trump told reporters. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President…
Bryce Boettcher planted his feet in the middle of the field, got a jump on the ball in the air and made a diving catch for … An underneath interception against UCLA? A hit-saving catch in the left-center-field gap against Seattle? Actually, the same guy made both plays. Boettcher…
President Donald Trump is facing a wave of backlash after he posted an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus. Trump, 79, took to his Truth Social page on Sunday, April 12, to share an image of himself in the style of a painting. The image showed the president wearing a…
From Hollywood heavyweights to corporate titans and everyday Californians, Eric Swalwell’s donor list spans the elite to average joes. The California Post reviewed public records and identified more than 1,700 contributors to the disgraced politician’s campaign, with donations ranging from $100 to more than $78,000. The disgraced ex-Bay Area congressman…
Basketball fans were forced to scramble on Tuesday night after the Prime Video broadcast of the Hornets-Heat Play-In Tournament overtime thriller cut out for nearly two minutes with less than a minute left in OT. The “technical difficulties” occurred with the Hornets holding a three-point lead with 48.1 seconds left…
A 3-year-old child from Wisconsin who went missing from home in the middle of the night was found dead the next morning. The toddler has not been publicly identified. However, New London, Wisconsin police issued a missing persons post via Facebook on Monday, April 13, and shared a photo of…
Close, but no Obama. Former President Joe Biden spotted a familiar face on stage during his portrait unveiling at Syracuse University School of Law Tuesday and demanded the man join him at the podium in an awkward exchange. “I always want to turn around to one guy and say ……
Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 24,000 vehicles due to an issue with the drive shaft universal joint, which may unexpectedly break, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects various Mercedes models as documents shared by the NHTSA say that a broken joint can lead to a…
Francisco Lindor checked off his first RBI and home run in one fell swoop. The Mets shortstop blasted a leadoff home run off Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto to give the Amazin’s an early 1-0 lead on Tuesday night. Not only did the homer break a drought for Lindor, but it…
Just because The Real Housewives of Miami star Lisa Hochstein is divorced from Lenny Hochstein doesn’t mean their legal battles are over. After news broke that Lisa, 43, was facing criminal charges for allegedly “intercepting” conversations with her ex-husband, Us Weekly obtained court documents that show what the exes continue…
Eric Swalwell has retreated from public view after being hit with horrific allegations that he sexually assaulted multiple women — issuing vehement denials on social media but avoiding the limelight since he ended his campaign for governor and resigned from Congress in disgrace. Swalwell was booted from billionaire ex-pal Stephen…
Fresh off their stunning Weekend 1 Coachella performance, BigBang cruised to Dodger Stadium to catch Los Angeles’ Tuesday night matchup with the Mets — and more than one Dodger was seen fanboying out over the iconic K-pop group. G-Dragon and Daesung scored field-level access a few hours before the game’s first…
A West Virginia man who prosecutors described as an 11-year-old girl’s “psychological brother” has been charged with murder after authorities say he watched her parents starve her to death. Tyler Levi Carter was taken into custody and charged with one count of murder of a child by a parent, guardian,…
WASHINGTON — Rep. Elise Stefanik’s new book about the rise of antisemitism and “anti-Americanism” at US universities has topped the Amazon bestseller list on the day of its publication, as the congresswoman announced a nationwide tour. “Poisoned Ivies,” out Tuesday, comes nearly three years after the New York Republican’s highly…
USC has added a skilled guard to pair alongside Rodney Rice in its backcourt next season. The Trojans on Tuesday landed a commitment from K.J. Lewis, the former Arizona Wildcat-turned-Georgetown Hoya who will complete his college career on the West Coast. Lewis, who has one season of eligibility remaining, retweeted…
Teen Mom alum Jenelle Evans is assuring fans that her 16-year-old son Jace is in good hands. “I’ll let you know something that I haven’t told anyone,” Evans, 34, shared on the Monday, April 13, episode of the “La Femme Talk” podcast. “You know I’ve been very quiet online, and…
Before he was an accused rapist, Eric Swalwell was a Democratic golden boy who rose to some of the most influential roles in Washington over his 13 year career in Congress. With the help of Rep. Nancy Pelosi and other powerful allies, Swalwell won key appointments at congressional committees and…
During the Triassic around 205 million years ago, a newly-identified relative of modern crocodiles stalked its prey, but not in the water, a new study finds.Like other ancient crocodile cousins, this newly identified species hadn’t yet ventured into the water. Instead, it hunted its prey on land, much like a…
The lines of communication are open. That is the word from the Giants amid their ongoing saga with their disgruntled nose tackle, Dexter Lawrence, who is seeking more money and has requested a trade. “We’ve had good conversations with his representatives throughout the last five or six days,’’ general manager…
Barbie Ferreira is confident in her own skin and doesn’t need anyone trying to dull her shine. “To me, talking about weight loss or glowing up is so boring,” Ferreira, 29, said during a Tuesday, April 14, episode of Amanda Hirsch’s “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast. “I think people…
A divided appeals court panel ordered District Judge James Boasberg on Tuesday to end a contempt probe into Trump administration officials involved in migrant deportation flights – determining the jurist abused his discretion in launching the criminal inquiry. In a 2-1 ruling, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals found the…
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