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Could 'childless cat ladies' be happier than those with families? What life for Americans without kids is really like

Pew Research Center has surveyed Americans without children to gain insight into the state of their lives — and the findings will surprise you.

'Queen of the trad wives' speaks out about raising 8 kids on remote ranch, giving birth without pain relief

Hannah Neeleman, 34, was an aspiring ballerina studying at Juilliard when she met her now-husband, Daniel, 35, who insisted they get married and start a family prior to her graduation.

Tornado forces frightened bride, groom to seek shelter in hotel basement — here's what happened next

A Wisconsin wedding was thrown into turmoil when a tornado tore into town.

Pompeii suffered a second, devastating disaster — while fighting for survival after the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius

Earthquake activity as damaging as the eruption of Mount Vesuvius bears part of the blame for the total devastation of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii in 79 A.D., new research suggests.

Shocking number of college students have 'little idea' of how government works: survey

“Our form of government requires citizens who understand its nature and history."

7th person likely 'cured' of HIV in a remarkable case

"The longer we see these HIV remissions without any HIV therapy, the more confidence we can get that we’re probably seeing a case where we really have eradicated all competent...

Rubik's Cube inventor turns 80, looks back on its 50-year history — and reveals how long he takes to solve popular puzzle toy

“I just made it for my own curiosity,” Ernő Rubik, who turns 80 on July 13, told The Post.

375-pound great-grandfather sea turtle released back into Florida ocean after rehab

A sea turtle has been sent back into the ocean off the coast of Florida after recovering from some serious wounds. 

Museum of Pizza creator shares 'bonkers' story behind his nearly Fyre Festival-level catastrophe

Kareem Rahma just wanted a slice of the pie, but he got burned in the process.

Sloths are cute but don't hug them for a selfie, animal activists warn: 'Can break bones with their teeth'

Tempted to cuddle a sloth? Not so fast. Despite how huggable the mammals appear, activists are warning animal lovers not to partake in the interactive zoo experiences, which have cropped...

My family lived next to the NYC garage collapse — we were displaced and had to rebuild from the ground up

Suzanne Cohen's family of five lived next door to the Ann Street garage, which collapsed in April 2023 -- killing one person and uprooting her whole family.

Paralyzed man finishes marathon 3 years after accident took his ability to walk as a teen

Last month, Mason Branstrator returned to his hometown of Duluth, Minnesota to race in the annual Grandma's Marathon as part of the wheelchair competition.

These are the 3 cheapest, safest cities on the West Coast — would you move?

Believe it or not, there are still multiple metropolises that are safe and affordable for those looking to relocate.

Grandmother, 102, still works at a health resort — here's why retirement isn't for her

Among her tips: "When you worry, you add to the problems. By not worrying, you subtract from the problems."

How Lee Greenwood's 'God Bless the USA' became the most patriotic song in America: 'Never intended it to be a hit'

Lee Greenwood will celebrate the 40th anniversary of his iconic anthem “God Bless the USA” – a love letter to the country – and at 81 years old, he has...

Teens on TikTok discover they're actually twins who were kidnapped from their parents at birth

Elene Deisadze was scrolling on TikTok in 2022 when she had to do a double-take. There was a girl, Anna Panchulidze, who looked just like her.

From the runway to real estate — 3 fashionistas who ditched glam gigs to sell NYC

Real estate is fast becoming a choice career change for business belles throughout the US, per a 2023 report from the National Association of Realtors. 

Bride issues viral warning after post office wedding invite snag

It was a postal faux pas.