Bye, Bulk! 15 Designer-Looking Knits to Replace Frumpy Worn-Out Sweaters

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Cozy winter sweaters have the uncanny ability to go from elevated and stylish online to frumpy as soon as you try them on. To reduce the risk of delivering grandpa-level ‘chic,’ we found designer-style sweaters that nail cold-weather style without bulky silhouettes . . . and they’re all available on Amazon. Functional and fashionable, these 15 warm sweaters have relaxed-fit silhouettes that still flatter, offering a middle ground between curve-hugging styles that squish and ill-fitting picks with shapeless designs. From…

Did ancient Greeks let women compete in the Olympics?

Ancient Olympians were renowned for their strength and agility, but were any of these athletes women? And were there other sporting opportunities in which women in ancient Greece could compete?The ancient Olympics involved people from all over Greece and sometimes beyond and lasted from about 776 B.C. to A.D. 393.…

Science history: ‘Father of modern genetics’ describes his experiments with pea plants — and proves that heredity is transmitted in discrete units — Feb. 8, 1865

Milestone: Principles of inheritance discoveredDate: Feb. 8 and March 8, 1865Where: Brno, in what is now the Czech RepublicWho: Gregor MendelOn a cold day in February, an Augustinian friar described his experiments breeding garden-variety plants — and gave rise to the field of modern genetics.Gregor Mendel was an Austrian priest…

Mick Cronin’s technical is the spark UCLA needs to beat Washington

Mick Cronin had heard enough whistles, seen enough fouls called on his team. A tipping point came when an official didn’t return the favor on a contested layup by his point guard midway through the second half. Tired of what he was seeing, Cronin stormed several feet onto the Pauley…

Katie Porter is roasted for bizarre Bad Bunny Super Bowl comments

Embattled California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter made a bizarre entry into Super Bowl weekend by taking a shot at immigrant enforcement agents. In her latest attempt to generate publicity for her gubernatorial campaign, the former Congresswoman flamed Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers – while celebrating Latin rap superstar Bad Bunny’s…

Gavin Newsom spotted getting cozy with sports exec at Super Bowl party

Gov. Gavin Newsom was seen cozying up Saturday with Fanatics boss Michael Rubin while A-listers abounded at the sports apparel billionaire’s bash at Pier 48 in San Francisco a day ahead of the Super Bowl. California’s governor is clearly enjoying the Super Bowl, having been spotted at several parties and…

Super Bowl 2026: The Post dives into Seahawks-Patriots matchups

What both teams have in common are outstanding seasons ending with a trip here. They both went 14-3 in the regular season. The Seahawks have won nine straight games. The Patriots are the first team since the 1970 merger to defeat three of the top five teams in total defense…

Mark McGwire coming back to A’s in special assistant role

Mark McGwire is back with the A’s. The former big league slugger was hired by the team as special assistant to player development, according to the Associated Press. It’s a homecoming of sorts for McGwire, who spent parts of 12 seasons with the A’s during their days in Oakland.  McGwire,…

Puka Nacua reveals secret Matthew Stafford told him before MVP speech

SAN FRANCISCO — Matthew Stafford waited until the end of his speech to make the announcement, letting the room breathe, letting the night belong to everyone else first. Then came the mic-drop truth bomb: He wasn’t satisfied with how it ended, with the Rams falling short against the Seahawks in…

Warriors have eyes on Lonzo Ball following NBA trade deadline

Lonzo Ball may be headed to the Bay.  The Warriors have their “sights set on adding” the oft-injured former No. 2 overall pick, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer.  Chris Haynes reported that “multiple teams have requested” to look at Ball’s medicals “in order to make a determination on signing”…

Drake Maye is in a unique position to successfully follow the GOAT

It’s one of the most difficult jobs in all of sports — and also one of the most taxing, flummoxing and, often times, frustrating.  Let’s call it this:  Follow the GOAT.  Drake Maye is uniquely positioned to play Follow the GOAT better than it’s ever been played before. As recently…

Rick Caruso blasts Karen Bass — and drops truth bomb about Spencer Pratt’s bid for mayor: ‘I’m going to say something I’ll probably regret’

Billionaire developer Rick Caruso took a swipe at Spencer Pratt’s long-shot mayoral bid — while doubling down on his scathing criticism of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass over her response to last year’s deadly wildfires. Caruso believes the former reality TV star’s political ambitions may be “well-intended,” but warned that…

How Patriots used Bad Bunny to prepare for Super Bowl 2026

The Patriots are taking their Super Bowl 2026 prep to a whole new level. Head coach Mike Vrabel is putting his team under conditions as close to the Big Game as possible before Sunday, and an hour into Friday’s practice, he sent the players into the locker room before blaring…

Target’s forced-smile rule creeps out shoppers as business struggles

Target’s latest bid to win back shoppers is leaving customers and workers deeply uncomfortable. The retail giant rolled out a new in-store rule late last year requiring employees to smile, wave and greet customers based on how close they are standing. The policy, internally dubbed the “10-4” program, has triggered…

Chronic back pain may be relieved with a drug already on pharmacy shelves: study

Here’s some spine-tingling news.  New research suggests a drug already available on pharmacy shelves could help ease chronic lower back pain. It’s a welcome discovery for the millions of Americans who live with persistent discomfort, which can make everyday tasks like walking, sleeping or working feel like a constant struggle.…

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