U.S. employers’ announced job cuts surged in the month of January and hit the highest level since 2009, a new report shows. Global outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas found that employers announced 108,435 job cuts in January – an increase from the 49,795 cuts announced in…

Around 90% of people are infected with Epstein-Barr virus at some point in their lifetimes. For most of them, the virus causes a mild, transient illness or no symptoms at all. But for a subset of people, Epstein-Barr can eventually contribute to chronic illnesses, such as lupus and multiple sclerosis,…

Giannis Antetokounmpo turned to social media to confirm he’s staying in Milwaukee. The star Bucks forward posted a clip on both Instagram and X accounts from the popular movie “The Wolf of Wall Street,” where Leonardo DiCaprio shouts, “I’m not f–king leaving. The show goes on. This is my home.…

A middle school counselor in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been found dead after he was accused of allegedly inappropriately messaging a former 14-year-old student. Police confirmed that Quinton Dixon was found dead at the age of 44 of an apparent suicide in an unused building at Glen Oaks Middle School…

WASHINGTON — The main Senate Republican campaign arm is eyeing at least three pick up opportunities to expand their majority in the 2026 midterms, even as public polls and operatives suggest holding onto five other seats in battleground states will put some candidates into an “all-out fight.” The National Republican…

CBS News boss Bari Weiss has been agonizing over whether to boot wellness doctor Peter Attia over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein – partly because she believes contrarian voices like his are crucial to revamping the stodgy, left-leaning network’s business model, sources told On The Money. Attia – a Canadian…

Gemini, the crypto firm run by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, is cutting up to 25% of its workforce and ending operations in the United Kingdom, European Union and Australia – a retreat that comes during a sustained bitcoin selloff. The layoffs will impact about 200 employees across Gemini’s operations in…

The spotted lanternfly has spread across the United States with unrelenting speed — and now we have a clue as to why: living in cities seems to have helped these invasive insects evolve to be more resistant to stresses.”Cities may act as evolutionary incubators that help an invasive species to…

Don’t cry over spilled milk — but be careful where your baby’s next sip comes from. In the last decade, interest in sharing breast milk — both formally, through milk banks, and informally, within close networks — has seen a spike among new parents.  In a 2017 statement, the Academy of…

Before Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford attempts to take home the NFL MVP Award during Thursday night’s NFL Honors ceremony, wide receiver Puka Nacua has already lined up a congratulations-gift: Most Valuable Babysitter. “I have an offer for him,” Nacua told The California Post, grinning through the sincerity. “You and your…

You already know that Netflix is a one-stop shop for all things movies and TV — but did you know that you can watch all sorts of podcasts on there as well? Netflix recently opened up its content library to include podcasts with video components, ranging from true-crime classics like My…

The MTA is picking drivers’ pockets again. City motorists could soon be getting soaked with tickets as high as $250, as the MTA’s bus‑lane camera crackdown expands to three more routes starting Friday. The MTA’s Automated Camera Enforcement program, known as ACE, slaps tickets on drivers that drive on busways,…

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 Atlanta Hawks will host the Jazz on Thursday following their huge trade deadline addition of forward Jaren Jackson Jr. This marks the second…

Melinda French Gates isn’t quite ready to forgive ex-husband Bill Gates following their messy divorce — and his name being included in the Epstein files. “That’s a work in progress,” Melinda, 61, shared during the Thursday, February 5, episode of NPR’s “Wild Card with Rachel Martin” podcast. “I think I’m…

Gov. Gavin Newsom was mocked for posing in front of a freight train to tout progress on the troubled High Speed Rail project — still years from carrying passengers despite a staggering price tag of roughly $215 million per mile for a Central Valley route. “He stands in front of…

New York City’s most powerful business lobby booted its leader after she made fawning remarks about far-left socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani, according to a report. Kathy Wylde, the former head of the Partnership for New York City, lost the support of the high-powered CEOs who make up the organization’s board…

A popular honeymoon destination is the site of the Pacific’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with officials pointing to rising meth use as a key driver. In Fiji, HIV/AIDS cases are projected to double this year to more than 3,000, according to UNAIDS and Fiji’s Ministry of Health. Officials say drug use is fueling the surge…

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 Nets hit the road and head to Orlando for a showdown with the Magic. The Nets have played the Magic tough in their previous two…

Celebrities are speaking out after Savannah Guthrie and her siblings shared an emotional video about their missing mom, Nancy Guthrie. “We want to thank all of you for the prayers for our beloved mom, Nancy,” Savannah, 54, tearfully began in a clip posted via Instagram on Wednesday, February 4. “We…

WASHINGTON — Sen. Marsha Blackburn urged Chief Justice John Roberts to launch an investigation into liberal Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson over her attendance at the Grammy Awards on Sunday. Jackson, a longtime theater lover, was there because she had been nominated for a Grammy for narrating the audiobook version of her memoir,…