It’s not uncommon these days to browse online and see claims that yet another common household item causes cancer. The latest culprits? The fabric softener and dryer sheets you reach for while doing laundry. But the science behind the viral claims that these staples expose people to chemicals linked to cancer is a bit more nuanced. Dryer sheets or liquid softeners used to freshen fabrics won’t directly cause illness, as they don’t intentionally contain active ingredients known to be carcinogens. Rather, certain ingredients in these products can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air, which can be harmful under certain…
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WASHINGTON — Just five days before his death, late Sen. Lindsey Graham defiantly scoffed at images of Iranians parading around with a poster of a bullseye on his head. Iranians at the extended state funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei were seen with signage targeting Trump, conservative commentators Ben…
Archaeologists have discovered 18 ancient tombs in an Egyptian town along the Mediterranean Sea.The tombs — which were unearthed in Marina el-Alamein (also spelled Alamin), about 60 miles (100 kilometers) west of Alexandria — date to the Ptolemaic (322 to 30 B.C.) or Roman (30 B.C. to A.D. 395) period,…
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 Sunday baseball slate will be as busy as it can be this week with every team on the diamond ahead of the upcoming break. If…
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 baseball season is closing in on the All-Star break, and fans can make the most of it this summer with the FanDuel Predicts app. First-time users who sign up…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino paid tribute to the late Jayden Adams following the South African soccer player’s death at age 25. “It’s so incredibly sad to hear that South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has passed away just weeks after featuring in his nation’s historic World Cup campaign,” Infantino, 56, said…
The two major earthquakes that struck Venezuela just 39 seconds apart on June 24 had slightly different epicenters in north-central Venezuela. The first (M7.2) struck near San Felipe, and the second (M7.5) near Yumare, leaving thousands dead and thousands more injured, according to government officials. But beyond the devastation, the…
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. Alexander Zverev is in the form of his life and looking for his second consecutive Grand Slam title, but he’s still a decided underdog…
Brandy encouraged her fans to be “gentler with one another” in an empowering post about body positivity. “I’ve learned that it takes only a moment to form an opinion about someone’s appearance, and a lifetime to understand what they’ve lived through,” the Cinderella star, 47, wrote to her Instagram followers…
Bo Bichette was out of the lineup for a second straight game Saturday as Mets interim manager Andy Green said the third baseman was dealing with “right ankle soreness” after taking several foul balls off his leg while the Mets were in Atlanta. Bichette was healthy enough to pinch hit…
Conor McGregor lost in his comeback rematch against rival Max Holloway by TKO in a matter of seconds at UFC 329. The longtime rivals matched up for the second time as part of UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada on Saturday, July 11.…
Quick factsWhat it is: Centaurus A galaxy (NGC 5128)Where it is: 11 million light-years away, in the constellation CentaurusWhen it was shared: July 6, 2026This image from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) offers a rare look at the hidden workings of Centaurus A, one of the most unusual and…
LAS VEGAS — Chaney Johnson might be undersized, underrated and an underdog. But he won’t be outworked. The second-year Net — who hustled his way from undrafted rookie last season to a two-way contract — is making an impression in Summer League with his hustle and athleticism. “I knew Chaney…
Summer House’s Ciara Miller got visibly emotional while discussing the challenges that come with dating — and the importance of female friendships — after navigating the fallout of Amanda Batula and West Wilson‘s public scandal. During the Saturday, July 11, episode of Love Island USA: Aftersun, Ciara, 30, showed support…
Albert Einstein gave us the theory of relativity, explained the photoelectric effect and predicted the existence of gravitational waves. He revolutionized our understanding of space, time and gravity.In fact, he is so famous for his brilliance that “Einstein” is synonymous with “genius.” But being a genius doesn’t mean you’re infallible.…
President Trump praised Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) as a “true American Patriot” after the longtime politician died Saturday at the age of 71. “Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead! He was always working, and was a true American Patriot,” Trump…
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Norway coach Ståle Solbakken could have complained. To the whole world, it appeared his team had been the victim of a call that should have wiped England’s first goal off the board, as the ball had seemed to hit the overhead camera wire to give away…
Former reality star Josh Duggar was moved to his fifth prison in five years following his 2021 child pornography conviction. Court documents obtained by Us Weekly confirm that Duggar, 38, is now imprisoned at FCI Elkton in Lisbon, Ohio. A Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) spokesperson previously confirmed to KNWA…
US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died Saturday following a brief illness at the age of 71, his office confirmed. “On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness. Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy…
The Conor McGregor you knew is dead, and he isn’t coming back. Sure, he lives on to enjoy his multimillions, his wife and four children, his newly embraced faith and his business ventures. But world-class fighter Conor McGregor? He’s 6 feet under the Octagon canvas. Max Holloway didn’t bury him,…
FIFA led 60,000 soccer fans in a touching tribute to late South African player Jayden Adams following his shocking death at age 25. On Saturday, July 11, the World Cup quarterfinal match between England and Norway at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, was preceded by a moment of…
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Any semblance of the usual discourse around an England team, which even in the national team’s best moments so often veers toward melodrama and has a default state of over-the-top, seems to have evaporated into the Miami heat. If that wasn’t true after England’s 3-2 win…
City Hall is opening up Grand Army Plaza but locals see a dead end. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a long-simmering plan to connect the plaza to Prospect Park by closing a roadway between them — but neighbors worry the change will be a grand ol’ mess. The proposal would connect…
One of the most popular parlor games on Wall Street is focused on the battle between President Trump and Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) over the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve chair, On The Money has learned. Mind you – I’m not sure how this high-stakes beef…
Eight hours of nightly sleep might seem like an unattainable dream. Experts generally recommend seven to nine hours of slumber for better physical, cognitive and emotional health, but over 35% of US adults don’t consistently log that much time in Snoozeville. Instead of focusing on the time you spend in…
Jordan Mailata spends most of his days working with his fellow offensive linemen on the field, but the Eagles tackle found himself in a different role recently — wedding officiant. Mailata helped marry teammate and fellow tackle Lane Johnson and his now-wife, Kelsey Holmer, over the weekend during their outdoor…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! For her headlining Sabrinawood Coachella set, Sabrina Carpenter debuted a “Cinematic Volume Blowout” — a glamorous, high-impact style designed to mirror the scale, drama and storytelling of her performance. The…
State lawmakers on Thursday prodded Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $20M taxpayer-funded plan to polish California’s tarnished national image — questioning its real impact. The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, recently awarded public relations powerhouse Edelman a contract worth most of that $20 million to burnish the Golden…
The Knicks’ regular season was good, but irrelevant. Their own team owner set the bar as championship or bust, so the measuring starts now. Josh Hart admits as much. “I had no expectations [coming in]. We made the playoffs, we had 50 wins, so that was good. You know, we…
Singer D4vd has been arrested in connection to the death of Celeste Rivas, whose body was found in the trunk of his impounded Tesla. Us Weekly can confirm D4vd (real name David Anthony Burke), 21, is being held without bail following his arrest on Thursday, April 16. “Detectives from Los Angeles…
President Trump spoke about the numerous allegations of sexual misconduct leveled at disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell. “He’s a sleazebag. Always has been,” Trump told the Daily Mail. “He’s a long-timer, and he’s a bad guy. I don’t know anything about the charges, but he’s a bad guy.” Trump was…
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart might be known by most — but not all. U.S. Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher falls into the latter category, admitting on her “House of Maher” podcast on Tuesday that she had no idea who Dart was when she met him at a Super Bowl party…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Reese Witherspoon understands the complexities of spring dressing, reaching for easy layers that can be shed at a moment’s notice. And recently, the multi-hyphenate opted for the chicest transitional wardrobe…
The US Oil & Gas Association has torn Kamala Harris apart after she posted a video expressing concern about high gas prices in North Carolina and across the country. The prominent trade association that represents over 5,000 members pointed out the failed Democratic presidential pick had used jet fuel to…
Raise the flag It’s been quite a campaign for the undefeated MacArthur Generals flag football team. The 9-0 bunch is on a quest for the Nassau County school’s first championship game in the short, four-year program’s history — and this may just be the group to get the job done. …
Kyle Richards got emotional when thinking about the possibility of ending her marriage to Mauricio Umansky on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. “There are times in life that you’re wondering when should I pull the plug on this marriage,” Kyle, 57, said during the Bravo show’s season 15 finale…
Conservative influencer and YouTuber Nick Shirley made a surprise appearance at the California Statehouse Thursday to confront Democratic lawmakers Shirley was spotted standing outside the statehouse entrances, armed with a stack of papers and a videographer at his side. At one point, in video obtained by The California Post, Shirley can…
Two heavyweights went toe-for-toe in a sideshow to the Yankees-Angels series this week before Mike Trout came out on top. Trout out-homered fellow three-time MVP Aaron Judge 5-4 in the four-game set that the teams split, homering in each game (two in one game), including a solo shot in the…
The Pitt fans are divided over Supriya Ganesh‘s exit from the show ahead of season 3. Ganesh, 28, originally joined the HBO Max series as Samira Mohan in season 1 alongside Noah Wyle, Tracy Ifeachor, Patrick Ball, Katherine LaNasa, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell and Shabana Azeez.…
WASHINGTON — Secret Service agents apprehended a man attempting to enter the White House grounds Thursday morning — but not before a brief scuffle that left one officer injured. “Shortly after 11:30 a.m., a man was quickly detained by uniformed US Secret Service police officers after jumping over a construction…
For those who thought Aaron Boone might have nothing to get ejected about with the arrival of the automated ball-strike system, think again. The Yankees manager picked up his first ejection late in Thursday’s 11-4 loss to the Angels, getting tossed by home plate umpire Will Little at the end…
Lindsay Hubbard is over comparisons between her past with Southern Charm star Austen Kroll and the current drama surrounding Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s budding romance. Instagram account Unhinged and on Camera got her attention this week by suggesting that “Lindsay kind of did the same” to Ciara Miller when…
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