Human Interest | New York Post https://nypost.com Your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 23:49:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 National Geographic reveals 2023’s most stunning pictures of the year https://nypost.com/2023/11/16/lifestyle/national-geographic-reveals-2023s-most-stunning-pictures-of-the-year/#respond Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:01:45 -0500 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:49:28 -0500 https://nypost.com/2023/11/16/lifestyle/national-geographic-reveals-2023s-most-stunning-pictures-of-the-year/ Alex Mitchell https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29585159 0 The National Geographic December issue "Pictures of the Year" is now available. A longtime tradition for indigenous people of the Amazon involves the lore of pink dolphins. Astronaut Zena Cardman trains with an 80 pound suit to prepare for lunar gravity. A New York company has made lab grown diamonds with common carbon dioxide. Yale researchers successfully reanimated dead tissue in a pig's brain. US and Finnish soldiers train north of the Arctic Circle amid global tensions. NYC mom, 38, who announced own death planned final, touching act for strangers https://nypost.com/2023/11/16/lifestyle/mom-38-who-announced-own-death-on-social-media-planned-final-touching-act-for-strangers/#respond Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:01:07 -0500 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:54:45 -0500 https://nypost.com/2023/11/16/lifestyle/mom-38-who-announced-own-death-on-social-media-planned-final-touching-act-for-strangers/ Adriana Diaz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29578477 0 Casey McIntyre smiling on the beach Brooklyn mom Casey McIntyre completed one final act of kindness for strangers before she died. Casey McIntyre fundraising page Casey, Andrew and Grace Andrew Grace and Casey walking on the beach Casey's post on X I’m obsessed with the early 2000s — I even gave my house a Y2K makeover https://nypost.com/2023/11/15/lifestyle/im-so-obsessed-with-the-early-2000s-i-gave-my-house-a-y2k-makeover/#respond Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:28:04 -0500 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:28:17 -0500 https://nypost.com/2023/11/15/lifestyle/im-so-obsessed-with-the-early-2000s-i-gave-my-house-a-y2k-makeover/ Alexandra Klausner https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29565444 0 Jemma transformed her home into a year 2000-era paradise. The teddy bear wall in the hallway in Jemma Murphy's house. Jemma Murphy's bedroom is an extension of the Y2K theme. The Bratz-themed bathroom took 3 weeks to complete. The Bratz themed bathroom is Murphy's favorite room. The rainbow heart mirror in the hallway in Jemma Murphy's house. Jemma Murphy loves Bratz dolls and other toys from the 2000s. Murphy's daughter loves the Bratz bathroom but her sons aren't fans. The decor has plenty of pink. I held a sign to ask New Yorkers to be my friend — I was shocked by what happened next https://nypost.com/2023/11/15/lifestyle/i-held-a-sign-to-ask-new-yorkers-to-be-my-friend-i-was-shocked-by-what-happened-next/#respond Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:54:20 -0500 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 13:26:10 -0500 https://nypost.com/2023/11/15/lifestyle/i-held-a-sign-to-ask-new-yorkers-to-be-my-friend-i-was-shocked-by-what-happened-next/ Asia Grace https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29561938 0 Lee Thompson in New York asking people to be his friend on the subway. Lee Thompson in New York asking people to be his friend at a comedy club. Lee Thompson and Austin shaking hands in Washington Square Park. Lee Thompson connecting with a woman on a park bench. Lee Thompson connecting with a man in Washington Square Park. Lee Thompson hugging a woman in Washington Square Park. Thompson and his new friends singing at a karaoke bar. Lee Thompson conversing with a new friend on the street. American Airlines pilot’s heartwarming farewell speech after 32 years of service brings passengers to tears https://nypost.com/2023/11/14/lifestyle/american-airlines-pilots-heartwarming-farewell-speech-after-32-years-of-service-brings-passengers-to-tears/#respond Tue, 14 Nov 2023 21:04:00 -0500 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 21:04:03 -0500 https://nypost.com/2023/11/14/lifestyle/american-airlines-pilots-heartwarming-farewell-speech-after-32-years-of-service-brings-passengers-to-tears/ News.com.au https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29552433 0 Jeff Fell gave his farewell on his last flight to Chicago last week. Fell said he "didn't want to get emotional. Goodness gracious." High school kids step up to honor deceased homeless veterans — by serving as pallbearers https://nypost.com/2023/11/11/lifestyle/veterans-day-2023-high-school-kids-honor-deceased-homeless-vets/#respond Sat, 11 Nov 2023 12:25:22 -0500 Sat, 11 Nov 2023 12:25:31 -0500 https://nypost.com/2023/11/11/lifestyle/veterans-day-2023-high-school-kids-honor-deceased-homeless-vets/ David Landsel https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29511197 0 NYPICHPDPICT000072156530 The school's Pallbearer Ministry enlists student volunteers to help bury forgotten veterans, as well as other unclaimed individuals who would otherwise have nobody. "This was an opportunity to give something to somebody who finished their life on the fringe of society," former student Tom Lennon said. "Everybody has worth and value," campus ministry leader Richard Mazyck said. "Assisting at their funeral, or at their committal and burial, is a way of honoring their lives, even though we may have never met them." Vietnam broadcast helped homesick troops — and inspired Robin Williams https://nypost.com/2023/11/11/entertainment/american-forces-vietnam-network-inspired-robin-williams/#respond Sat, 11 Nov 2023 08:36:04 -0500 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:26:16 -0500 https://nypost.com/2023/11/11/entertainment/american-forces-vietnam-network-inspired-robin-williams/ Eric Spitznagel https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29275529 0 NYPICHPDPICT000071942620 Robin Williams in "Good Morning, Vietnam." Young Pat Sajak in military uniform. 'Hot Mics and TV Lights: The American Forces Vietnam Network" book cover. Rick Fredericksen in a radio booth. 95-year-old friends reunited in NYC eight decades after Kristallnacht https://nypost.com/2023/11/09/lifestyle/95-year-old-friends-reunited-in-nyc-after-8-decades-apart/#respond Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:02:45 -0500 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:04:57 -0500 https://nypost.com/2023/11/09/lifestyle/95-year-old-friends-reunited-in-nyc-after-8-decades-apart/ Doree Lewak https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29482312 0 NYPICHPDPICT000072066472 Evelyn Konrad and Ruth Zimbler sitting at a table and holding hands Ruth Zimbler, Evelyn Konrad and their classmates in a Vienna schoolroom in 1937 Men standing outside a broken store window after Kristallnacht Vandalized Fasanenstrasse synagogue Ruth Zimbler and Evelyn sitting at a table and holding hands Evelyn Konrad and Ruth Zimbler sitting at a table and holding hands Millennials, Gen Z still prefer physical greeting cards over digital ones https://nypost.com/2023/11/09/lifestyle/millennials-gen-z-still-prefer-physical-greeting-cards-over-digital-ones/#respond Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:46:50 -0500 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:47:01 -0500 https://nypost.com/2023/11/09/lifestyle/millennials-gen-z-still-prefer-physical-greeting-cards-over-digital-ones/ Eric Hegedus https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29486287 0 More than half (54%) of Americans say they still mail their greeting cards versus sending via digital and social platforms. A new survey of 2,000 U.S. adults split evenly by generation uncovered that taking an extra step in the personalization of holiday expressions goes a long way.  Two-thirds of all people prefer physical greeting cards over digital ones. More than half of respondents said they appreciated personalized messages over generic or AI-generated ones. Personalization of gifts is important to a majority of people. Beloved anchor Tamsen Fadal steps out from behind the desk at PIX 11 — here’s where she’s headed next https://nypost.com/2023/11/08/lifestyle/tamsen-fadal-quits-pix11-reveals-surprising-next-move/#respond Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:27:25 -0500 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:41:24 -0500 https://nypost.com/2023/11/08/lifestyle/tamsen-fadal-quits-pix11-reveals-surprising-next-move/ Andrew Court https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29463721 0 Fadal has racked up almost half a million followers on TikTok and more than one million followers on Instagram sharing stories about menopause, middle age and "the meaning of it all." Buoyed by the support of millions of fans, Fadal is leaving PIX 11, where she has worked since 2008. Fadal (left) joined PIX 11 in 2008. She is one of the Big Apple's most beloved broadcasters. Fadal will also miss her colleagues — particularly meteorologist Irv "Mr. G" Gikofsky, who has been a close friend for years. News anchor Tamsen Fadal is leaving PIX11 after 15 years. Gen Z, millennials struggle with ‘adulting’ more than their parents did: poll https://nypost.com/2023/11/08/lifestyle/gen-z-millennials-struggle-with-adulting-more-than-their-parents-did/#respond Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:25:25 -0500 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:25:38 -0500 https://nypost.com/2023/11/08/lifestyle/gen-z-millennials-struggle-with-adulting-more-than-their-parents-did/ Brooke Steinberg https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29463466 0 Young adults between the ages of 18 and 34 are having a hard time with particular living skills. Asian businesswoman angry throwing papers over the herself in office when job fail, unsuccessful project, work hard and Overworked and stressed Concept, Glaucoma Concept. Young Indian Man Massaging Tired Eyes After Working On Laptop Computer, Millennial Eastern Male Suffering From Eyestrain And Fatigue, Sitting At Workplace In Home Office Rare photo of full circle rainbow captured from police helicopter https://nypost.com/2023/11/08/lifestyle/wales-police-helicopter-capture-rare-photo-of-full-circle-rainbow/#respond Wed, 08 Nov 2023 01:59:38 -0500 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 01:59:41 -0500 https://nypost.com/2023/11/08/lifestyle/wales-police-helicopter-capture-rare-photo-of-full-circle-rainbow/ News.com.au https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29458249 0 The National Police Air Service (NPAS) South West & Wales Region unit managed to capture the rare phenomenon over the Vale of Glamorgan. Survivors of Paradise, Calif. fires reflect on recovery and rebuilding five years later https://nypost.com/2023/11/07/lifestyle/survivors-of-paradise-calif-fires-reflect-on-recovery-and-rebuilding-five-years-later/#respond Tue, 07 Nov 2023 20:03:58 -0500 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 20:04:11 -0500 https://nypost.com/2023/11/07/lifestyle/survivors-of-paradise-calif-fires-reflect-on-recovery-and-rebuilding-five-years-later/ Associated Press https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29455791 0 Nov. 8, 2018 file photo, a home burns as the Camp Fire rages through Paradise, Calif. Homes leveled by the Camp Fire line Valley Ridge Drive in Paradise, Calif., Monday, Dec. 3, 2018. Derrick Harlan sprays water on a burn pile, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in Paradise, Calif. New growth lines the side of a canyon on the east side of Paradise, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 Jose Villanueva carries siding while building a home, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in Paradise, Calif. Gwen Nordgen stands outside Paradise Lutheran Church, which she leads as church council presiden Don Criswell, accompanied by his dog Tucker, drives on Criswell Ranch, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in Paradise, Calif. American Humane announces its 2023 Hero Dog Award recipient: Maverick, the 150-pound therapy dog https://nypost.com/2023/11/06/lifestyle/american-humane-announces-its-2023-hero-dog-award-recipient-maverick-the-150-pound-therapy-dog/#respond Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:02:45 -0500 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:02:48 -0500 https://nypost.com/2023/11/06/lifestyle/american-humane-announces-its-2023-hero-dog-award-recipient-maverick-the-150-pound-therapy-dog/ Fox News https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29436410 0 Maverick, a European Blue Great Dane is named American Humane's Hero Dog of the year. Maverick is a 150-pound therapy dog. Maverick, a service dog, supports service members, escorts children to military funerals for their parents, and helps men and women cope with trauma. Maverick, along with other Top Dog nominees will be honored at Palm Beach on Nov. 10. Telescope captures incredible image of a star being born — 1,300 light-years from Earth https://nypost.com/2023/11/04/lifestyle/telescope-captures-incredible-image-of-a-star-being-born-1300-light-years-from-earth/#respond Sat, 04 Nov 2023 16:58:44 -0400 Sat, 04 Nov 2023 17:02:24 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/11/04/lifestyle/telescope-captures-incredible-image-of-a-star-being-born-1300-light-years-from-earth/ Brooke Kato https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29419021 0 NYPICHPDPICT000071789758 Annotated photo of gas emissions older photo of HH212 star being formed Mom rescues daughter as 104-mph winds shatter window in footage caught on baby monitor https://nypost.com/2023/11/02/lifestyle/watch-mom-rescue-baby-as-storm-ciarans-104-mph-winds-shatter-window/#respond Thu, 02 Nov 2023 09:48:00 -0400 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 10:13:32 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/11/02/lifestyle/watch-mom-rescue-baby-as-storm-ciarans-104-mph-winds-shatter-window/ Ben Cost https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29382802 0 NYPICHPDPICT000071666596 Jessica O'Reilly springs to the rescue as a gust of wind shatters her bedroom window. This photograph shows waves crashing on rocks in Penmarc'h, western France, on November 2, 2023, as the storm Ciaran hits the region. A meteorological map of Storm Ciaran. I get paid $150 an hour to cuddle — I’m solving the loneliness crisis for men and Gen Z women https://nypost.com/2023/11/01/lifestyle/i-get-paid-150-an-hour-to-cuddle-by-men-and-gen-z-women/#respond Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:35:52 -0400 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:36:04 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/11/01/lifestyle/i-get-paid-150-an-hour-to-cuddle-by-men-and-gen-z-women/ Asia Grace https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29374085 0 Ella, 48, from Washington Heights, hugging a cuddling client. Ella, 48, from Washington Heights, posing in her Cuddlist shirt. Ella, 48, from Washington Heights, hugging a cuddling client. Two women sharing a therapeutic hug. Michelle Renee, 48, from San Diego, California, with a cuddling client. Michelle Renee, 48, from San Diego, California Michelle Renee, 48, from San Diego, California, snuggling a client. Most people think holiday season starts too early — ‘Christmas fatigue’ is real: survey https://nypost.com/2023/11/01/lifestyle/most-americans-think-holiday-season-starts-too-early-survey/#respond Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:41:31 -0400 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:43:46 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/11/01/lifestyle/most-americans-think-holiday-season-starts-too-early-survey/ Brooke Steinberg https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29369036 0 A whopping 82.4% of Americans think Christmas decor at stores goes up far too early. Frustrated depressive sad sick woman in pajamas lies on the sofa in christmas alone. Holidays alone at home. waiting for christmas job, santa claus sleeping on sofa in office Researcher claims suspicious footprints, boar ‘ripped f–king clean in half’ proves existence of Australia’s Bigfoot https://nypost.com/2023/10/31/lifestyle/researcher-claims-suspicious-footprints-dead-boar-proves-existence-of-australias-bigfoot/#respond Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:41:27 -0400 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:41:31 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/31/lifestyle/researcher-claims-suspicious-footprints-dead-boar-proves-existence-of-australias-bigfoot/ News.com.au https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29355445 0 Harrison has spent 25 years researching yowies. Evidence includes large footprints. The footage also showed a wild boar sliced in half. Workers also reported feelings of being "watched" on the site. ‘Unexpected’ origin story of Egypt’s Great Sphinx unearthed by NYU researchers https://nypost.com/2023/10/31/lifestyle/unexpected-origin-story-of-egypts-great-sphinx-unearthed-by-nyu-researchers/#respond Tue, 31 Oct 2023 20:52:53 -0400 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:27:03 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/31/lifestyle/unexpected-origin-story-of-egypts-great-sphinx-unearthed-by-nyu-researchers/ Adriana Diaz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29361366 0 Experts have thought that the detailed face of the limestone statue found was most likely hand-carved by stone masons. A Sphinx model was carved through an experiment that replicates the wind moving against once-shapeless mounds of clay, with harder material becoming the “head” of the lion and other features. Shown here is another view of the Sphinx. “Our laboratory experiments showed that surprisingly Sphinx-like shapes can, in fact, come from materials being eroded by fast flows," one researcher declared.