The Atacama Desert started forming about 20 million years earlier than scientists previously thought, long before the nearby Andes Mountains took shape, new research reveals.Previously, the desert’s hyperarid core was thought to have developed between 15 million and 20 million years ago, around the time the Andes were forming and cold ocean currents were establishing off the Chilean coast. But the new study suggests those ultradry conditions were present more than 40 million years ago, indicating that one of the world’s oldest deserts is even more ancient than we thought.”Our results indicate that the hyperarid core of the Atacama Desert…
A new unit at Meta devoted to artificial intelligence is turning into real-world hell for employees, according to a new report. At a live-streamed meeting earlier this month reported by Wired, a disgruntled person interrupted speakers to go on an expletive-filled tirade about “being the company’s b—h,” raving that an…
For the first time ever, scientists have captured deep-sea footage of the elusive goblin shark, extending its known range far into the Central Pacific and down to nearly 6,560 feet (2,000 meters) below the water’s surface.The goblin shark (Mitsukurina owstoni) is a deepwater shark with an elongated snout and protrusible…
CHICAGO — The risk that a traveler infected with Ebola could arrive in the United States during the 2026 World Cup tournament that kicked off last week is low but not zero, and if that happens, US hospitals are ready to respond, US infectious disease experts say. It wasn’t always so. During…
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Spencer Pratt is teasing “shocking details” about to emerge that will implicate Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Gov. Gavin Newsom in the fallout from the devastating Palisades Fire. Pratt, whose Pacific Palisades home was destroyed in the wildfire, made the prediction as litigation by fire victims against state…
Charlie Javice, the disgraced fintech founder convicted of defrauding JPMorgan Chase, has been seeking a presidential pardon as she fights to overturn her conviction, according to a report. She and people close to her have reached out to individuals with ties to the Trump administration in hopes of securing clemency,…
Some of the earliest Viking “pennies” were made with silver that contained melted-down coins from the Islamic world, a new study reports. The finding confirms the relationship between early Viking and Islamic silver, which was likely the result of long-distance trade.The silver coins make up the Damhus hoard, a trove…
Seasoning is the new self-care. Promoted as a type of grounding, the practice of stomping on salt before bed is gaining traction among wellness fans who say it’s a boon for the body. “If you are not standing on salt before bed, you are missing out,” claims wellness TikTok user Tammy…
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Jane Seymour has never been one to shy away from love, but she revealed there’s something “magical” about finding the right partner in her 70s. Seymour, 75, exclusively told Us Weekly that she and fiancé John Zambetti couldn’t wait to start living together prior to him asking for her hand…
WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance is calling his resurfaced screed against “childless cat ladies” that went viral during the 2024 election “one of the dumbest things I ever said,” according to pages from his forthcoming memoir. In “Communion,” Vance takes responsibility for the “boneheaded comment” but notes that it…
West Marine, one of the nation’s largest boating and marine supplies retailers, is shutting down 59 stores across 23 states as they battle through Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings — including five locations in California. The company filed for bankruptcy protection in May, citing “supply chain disruptions, extreme weather events, and…
Some of Anthropic’s top staffers have rushed to Washington, DC, to try to reverse a White House crackdown on its “Mythos” and “Fable” AI models. Senior members of Anthropic’s technical staff traveled to the nation’s capital over the weekend to meet with White House officials, a person close to the…
The patient: A 44-year-old man in FranceThe symptoms: For two weeks prior to going to the doctor, the man had been feeling mild weakness in his left leg. There weren’t any notable abnormalities in his medical history or neurological development, except for when a shunt had to be placed in…
A parasitic tapeworm known as Echinococcus multilocularis — often called the “fox tapeworm” — has been detected for the first time in West Coast wildlife. University of Washington researchers discovered the tapeworm, which can cause a rare but potentially deadly disease in humans, in 37 out of 100 coyotes sampled near Puget…
London Jewelers is rocking its 100th anniversary in a big way. The renowned luxury retailer is celebrating its centennial by transforming a massive 63-carat natural rough diamond into a 20.26-carat D-color, flawless, old mine cushion-cut sparkler. The final weight was chosen to match the current year, a nod to the…
Taming Nature: Inside China’s efforts to control the region’s waterChina is facing water scarcity that affects millions of people, so the country is embarking on water projects on a scale the planet has never seen. This three-part series investigates three elements of this effort: the world’s biggest dam, a doomed…
GLP-1s seem to be fertile ground for a variety of health benefits. Recently, research has suggested the weight loss drugs might also help reduce risk of dementia and depression, help with ADHD symptoms and even reduce risks of breast cancer. Now, new findings suggest GLP-1s — popularly sold under brand…
Jalen Brunson left it all out on the court The NBA Finals MVP played one of his best games of the playoffs when the Knicks needed him most. But when the clock hit 0.0, and Brunson knew he was an NBA champion, the emotions spilled out. The guard wrapped a…
America is celebrating its 250th anniversary this summer, and while movies haven’t been around that long, they’ve existed long enough to have their own gold anniversaries. 1976 was a great year for movies, with instant classics like The Omen, The Bad News Bears, Freaky Friday and Network delighting audiences and…
Even if you’re not swapping spit, you’re definitely swapping microorganisms. Researchers in a new study found that people who lived together shared 26% of the same oral microbes. This was regardless of the relationship — participants included siblings, parents and children. Romantic partners shared even more oral microbes (44%), likely…
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Lionel Messi’s World Cup status has been put into question. The entire soccer fandom held its breath Sunday as the Argentinian superstar had to be subbed off in the 79th minute of his latest game with MLS’ Inter Miami. The initial report was “muscle fatigue in his left hamstring.” Argentinian…
Brandi Glanville‘s surprise appearance on Calabasas Confidential came with her oversharing about her son’s sex life. During the fourth episode of the Netflix show, which premiered on Friday, May 29, Emilie Nelson spent time with her friend Mason Cibrian — and his mother. Their sit-down started with Emilie and Brandi,…
Vice President Kamala Harris acted like a “courtroom prosecutor” in her insistence that President Joe Biden immediately endorse her for the 2024 Democratic nomination after he abruptly ended his bid for a second term, former first lady Jill Biden writes in her forthcoming memoir. In “View from the East Wing,”…
A former local TV news anchor watched her home go up in flames as firefighters battled a massive blaze that could be seen from miles away. Former WOOD TV8 anchor Michele DeSelms lost her home in a fire that tore through the residence in Plainfield Township, Mich., according to WOOD-TV.…
Scientists in Japan have discovered a way to transmit data at a speed of 112 gigabits per second (Gbps) at a specific spectrum band that’s vital for the build-out of next-generation 6G wireless networks.To achieve this breakthrough, the researchers developed a new kind of terahertz wireless communication system driven by…
The Islanders hired longtime OHL coach and former NHL defenseman Jay McKee to lead their new AHL club in Hamilton, Ont. After spending over a decade coaching in the Canadian junior league, McKee returns to the AHL to spearhead the newly-named Hamilton Hammers in their first season of existence in…
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President Trump said Friday he will shortly “make a final determination” on a potential agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, drop the US blockade of Iranian ports and begin nuclear discussions. “Iran must agree that they will never have a Nuclear Weapon or Bomb. The Hormuz Strait…
Hasta la vista? Billionaire investor Peter Thiel reportedly moved his family from the US to Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires as a refuge from high taxes, political turmoil and potential catastrophes like nuclear war and an AI meltdown. The PayPal co-founder and longtime Silicon Valley power player has met privately with…
An artificial intelligence (AI) model has solved an 80-year-old math problem in a feat hailed as a major milestone for AI’s mathematical ability.The planar unit distance problem, first posed by Hungarian mathematician Paul Erdős in 1946, asks a seemingly simple question: What is the maximum number of pairs of points…
NAIROBI, Kenya — A court in Kenya on Friday suspended a U.S. plan to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to a rare type of Ebola virus spreading in northeastern Congo, following a backlash by medical workers and activists. A U.S. administration official said on Wednesday that the U.S. was planning…
Mitchell Robinson may have played thorough his broken pinky for a good portion of Game 4 against the Cavaliers. The Knicks big man, who underwent surgery to repair his broken right pinky finger and hopes to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, appeared shaken up during…
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President Trump blasted former first lady Jill Biden on Friday morning over her claim that she thought her husband, President Joe Biden, was having a stroke during the two men’s disastrous 2024 debate. “She said that she thought he was having a ‘stroke,’ and various other really bad things, and…
Many Democrats – including former Biden aides – “simply don’t believe” Jill Biden’s stunning claim that she feared former President Joe Biden was having a stroke during the disastrous 2024 debate, according to a political journalist. Alex Thompson, an Axios reporter who co-authored “Original Sin” with Jake Tapper, the 2025…
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 club soccer season comes to an end with Saturday’s Champions League Final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. Readers of The Post can get…
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WASHINGTON — Former Attorney General Pam Bondi arrived on Capitol Hill Friday for a transcribed interview with House lawmakers about the release of investigative files on the deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Bondi, 60, ignored reporter questions while entering the House Oversight Committee’s hearing room for her grilling, wearing a white…
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has claimed in a new interview that he told Mayor Zohran Mamdani “everything I wanted to say” when the two met face-to-face last week, adding that the sitdown was “pleasant.” “He was very polite. It was very earnest. We had a very good conversation, but…
Knicks center Mitchell Robinson underwent surgery on his broken right pinky finger and plans to play in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Wednesday, according to ESPN. Robinson is believed to have sustained the injury in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cavaliers, when the…
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