May 23, 2015
Spotify CEO says middlemen gobble cash
Musicians say they’re receiving micro-pennies for streaming while Spotify says its paying big bucks. So what gives? After speaking at Spotify’s press conference unveiling its new video product and mood-music...
Mark Teixeira: I can play five more years, reach 500 homers
Post columnist Steve Serby tosses some questions to Yankees slugger Mark Teixeira in a Q&A session: Q: What drives you? A: I think once you win a championship, you want...
A fake 'NSA' may be posting your cafe conversations online
Beware, New Yorkers — the fake NSA may be listening in on your conversations. A group of anonymous, anti-National Security Agency protesters has been secretly recording the chit-chat of ordinary...
Dominique Sharpton hangs in Las Vegas after 'permanent' injury
Add another leg to the Dominique Sharpton world tour: Las Vegas.
Zuccarello's absence creating first-line shot for this youngster
There has been a huge gap in the Rangers’ lineup since Mats Zuccarello went down with his presumed concussion on April 24, and it has left coach Alain Vigneault struggling...
In My Library: Betty Buckley
How many times has she sung “Memory”? Betty Buckley, the original Grizabella of “Cats,” forgets to count. “People say it’s my signature song,” she says. “I feel blessed to even...
Power Rangers: Why the Blueshirts' man-advantage is finally clicking
The Rangers finished last season leaving so many opportunities unclaimed, leaving so many questions forever hovering about how different their Stanley Cup run might have ended. Too many times, 2...
Terry Collins playing role of salesman for six-man rotation
PITTSBURGH — Terry Collins was in full salesman mode Saturday afternoon. As the Mets manager attempts to implement a six-man rotation, he held a meeting with Bartolo Colon, Jon Niese,...
How it went so wrong, so quickly for CC Sabathia
Let’s assess the positives regarding CC Sabathia’s start for the Yankees on Saturday. He retired the first five batters. He struck out four and was on pace for 15 strikeouts....
Lightning coach uses unprintable word about benching Ben Bishop
There is little question Lightning goalie Ben Bishop has struggled thus far in the Eastern Conference final, but coach Jon Cooper said Saturday that an inquiry posed about a possible...
Gregorius' glove only makes Yankees' problems worse
With a runner on first and no out in the third inning, the Rangers’ Delino DeShields sent a ball up the middle. First, Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia waved at...
The one — and only — way for Yankees to 'clean up their act'
The best player on the Yankees is currently the AL East. The Yankees keep losing, five in a row now, and it feels as if they are just five more...
Why Keith Yandle is getting hot at right time for Rangers
In early March, Glen Sather pulled the trigger just in time, acquiring defenseman Keith Yandle with less than 24 hours until the trade deadline. Sacrificing young, high-end talent and high...
Obama’s fecklessness on Islamic terror
The stirring speeches of yesteryear inspired us then, and still do. In times of grave danger, great leaders rallied their nations with appeals to duty and visions of victory. “With...
The drive to save free speech on America's campuses
Free speech is under siege on campuses across America, especially when it comes to conservative speech. Student protests have prompted the “disinviting” of right-of-center speakers, while other speeches go ahead...
The farcical failure of Obama's anti-ISIS strategy
The week that was brought fresh evidence that President Obama has no actual strategy to defeat ISIS — just talking points, platitudes and gestures. ISIS takes Ramadi in Iraq and...
Cops receive combined $151K in 'forced rehab' suit
Two city cops are free to raise a celebratory toast after a federal jury awarded them a combined $151,000 in their long-running suit alleging that they were forced into alcohol...
Real estate boom is edging out city's gas stations
As the summer driving season begins, motorists looking to gas up anywhere in the city are finding they have fewer places to buy fuel. The New York metro area lost...
Bogus credit card alerts a new concern for consumers
What the hack? While most Americans are worried about credit card and bank fraud, they should treat safety “alerts” with a degree of skepticism as well. Many consumers have received...
Dear John: 'Braking' banks blocks growth
Dear John: A little bird familiar with the operations of a major bank tells me that Federal regulators rule over banks’ loan portfolios with an iron fist. The extent of...
Harvey has his worst outing ever as Mets pounded by Pirates
PITTSBURGH — Matt Harvey wouldn’t have made a bigger thud Saturday if he belly flopped into the Allegheny River. The Mets ace has endured a handful of mediocre to rough...
How 6 dieters shed a collective 135 lbs just in time for summer
On New Year’s Day, The Post began a five-month diet challenge. We provided six local readers looking to lose weight with the latest diet books and gym memberships to New...
Reeling Yankees call up top bullpen prospect Jacob Lindgren
The Yankees have put Jacob Lindgren on the fast track since taking the lefty reliever with their first pick (in the second round) last June. Now, he will speed all...
FDNY responders lauded in Brooklyn fire rescue
The Brooklyn woman and her twin daughters critically injured when a fire tore through their Borough Park home Friday night were on the mend Saturday as their FDNY rescuers were...
Ineffective Sabathia, sloppy defense lead to another Yanks blowout loss
After the Yankees dropped six of their first nine games, a bunch of players started growing mustaches and the wins followed. Now that they’ve lost nine of their last 10,...
Sam Waterston on his favorite NYC 'Law & Order' moments
Sam Waterston spent 16 seasons playing assistant district attorney Jack McCoy on “Law & Order,” and has been performing at Central Park’s Delacorte Theater — where he’ll star in Shakespeare...
David Wright's return on hold yet again as back problem persists
PITTSBURGH — David Wright’s latest attempt at a comeback has been derailed. The Mets have shut down the third baseman from baseball activities in his rehab for a second time...
Was answer to Giants' safety shortage hiding at cornerback?
When he reported back on the third week of April, Bennett Jackson arrived to the Giants’ offseason workout program as a cornerback. Immediately, he was approached by defensive assistant coaches...
After fans call for Talbot, Henrik responds with gem
OK. So here’s my theory: Sports fans in New York City are so advanced, so sophisticated, so attuned to the powers they possess in the overall sporting universe that they...
Yankees to retire No. 51, but Williams' journey is not over
This happened last October, a month in which Bernie Williams is used to being in the spotlight. Williams, in his second successful career as a jazz guitarist, was getting ready...
These meatheads are bulking up for a $500K arm-wrestling title
If you see Mike Ayello around town, it’s probably not a good idea to challenge him to an arm-wrestling match. “I bring a table wherever I go,” the 37-year-old firefighter...
Baseball sculptor honors radio icon by naming son after him
Who knows what tales lurk in the hearts of column notes? Last week this space included a note about SiriusXM’s radio classics Ch. 82, specifically a 1945 Jack Benny program...
Babcock brings Maple Leafs credibility
The ripple effects of Mike Babcock’s decision to accept the challenge of taking over behind the bench in Toronto will be felt throughout the industry. First and foremost, his presence...
These 12 free-agents-to-be could be costing themselves money
Stephen Drew and Daniel Murphy have a season within this season. Even if the second basemen were putting their New York teams first, they still had to be looking out...
Clinton worried about her image immediately after Benghazi
Top aides to former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton fretted over how she would be portrayed after the 2012 Benghazi attacks that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and...
65-year-old woman gives birth to quadruplets
BERLIN — A 65-year-old teacher from Berlin has given birth to quadruplets after a pregnancy that was widely criticized by medical professionals because of her age, RTL television said Saturday....
Massive sinkhole opens up in the middle of a golf course
BRANSON, Mo. — A big sinkhole discovered Friday near the driving range of a southwest Missouri golf course is attracting the attention of geological experts. The hole, which is 80...
One of the largest NSFW online dating sites was just hacked
PALO ALTO, Calif. -- The operator of a popular adult dating website said Friday it's investigating a data security breach following reports that hackers stole names, email addresses and information...
All the badass chefs are eating at this underrated food joint
Deuki Hong, the 25-year-old chef at Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong in K-Town says he’s been “starstruck” by some of the people who have come into the Korean barbecue restaurant since...
A$AP Rocky had three acid-fueled orgies at SXSW
For A$AP Rocky, keeping it real is distinctly overrated. The Harlem-born rapper is not shy about the hedonistic life that musical success has earned him. After establishing himself with a...
Stop pretending to be surprised by the Duggar molestation mess
Memo to the once-boastful, now-disgraced TLC network: You play with fire, you’re gonna get burned. Badly. You morph from The Learning Channel to the freak- and sex-obsessed network you now...
Cleveland cop acquitted after killing two in 137-shot barrage
A white Cleveland cop beat the rap Saturday on charges that he unlawfully shot dead two unarmed black motorists after a high-speed chase 2¹/₂ years ago. Protesters took to the...
Ireland gives resounding 'yes' to gay marriage
DUBLIN — Irish voters have resoundingly backed amending the constitution to legalize gay marriage, leaders on both sides of the Irish referendum declared Saturday after the world's first national vote...
Throw a Memorial Day soiree just like a real Hamptonite
Stuck in the city this holiday weekend? You don’t need to hop on the Jitney to bring the easy, breezy style of the Hamptons to your Memorial Day soiree. “It’s...
The real story behind the Bill Murray movie you've never seen
Zach Galligan will never forget the day in 1982 that he auditioned for the “Risky Business" role that catapulted Tom Cruise to stardom. “I blew it off because I was...
Jemima Kirke's sister Domino is a singing doula
Music has always been a familiar friend to Domino Kirke. But unlike most kids who grow up with pipe dreams of rock-god stardom, Kirke, a classically trained pianist and singer,...
How do horror directors scare kid actors?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyuZQtUrVm4 The “Poltergeist” remake skulked into theaters this weekend, and its success will hinge on the ghost story’s ability to terrify an audience. Much of that burden falls on the...
Put your paws up for history's 4 most heroic dogs
This Memorial Day, meet 4 furry soldiers whose heroics have earned them their place in US history. Sgt. Stubby The New Haven, Conn.-born Boston terrier was smuggled aboard a Paris-bound...
This week's couple: Age inappropriate
A four-year age difference might not seem like a lot, but to Sakshi, 31, it was a bit of a deal-breaker. When she met up with Afam, 27, at the...
Hungry guy wants a woman so sweet he can pass on dessert
Lawrence, 31, is a television producer who knows where to get the best pizza in the city but when it comes to love, he’s still looking. Side order: In addition...
Three-hour gun battle leaves 43 dead in Mexican cartel territory
ECUANDUREO, Mexico — The latest in a series of clashes between Mexican authorities and a powerful, fast-growing drug cartel turned into the deadliest confrontation in recent memory, with 42 suspected...
'A second wind:' St. Louis exhales after snapping playoff goal slump
TAMPA — Lightning fans came to Amalie Arena to cheer, wanting to celebrate another home victory, one which would put them one win away from their second-ever Stanley Cup final....
Pressure has shifted from Henrik Lundqvist to Ben Bishop
TAMPA — Before Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final, the focus was on Henrik Lundqvist, the struggling goaltender, the player who had to begin reenacting lines from his resume...
Rangers' Glen Sather a finalist for GM of the Year award
TAMPA — The reward for the work of Glen Sather is seen on the ice, but a little personal recognition won’t be turned away. The Rangers general manager was named...
Woman found pushing dead 3-year-old son in swing
BALTIMORE — A woman was found pushing her dead 3-year-old son in a park swing Friday, and authorities say she may have been there for hours, or even since the...
Brooklyn blaze leaves mom, 2 kids in critical condition
A Brooklyn mother and her two daughters were in critical condition early Saturday after a fire tore through their Borough Park home, authorities said. The blaze started in the three-story...
City orders Sharpton's daughter to save incriminating hiking pics
City lawyers warned Dominique Sharpton not to delete Instagram photos like this one atop an Indonesian mountain — where she trekked while claiming in a lawsuit that she has “permanent”...
Man killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run
A man was killed by a hit-and-run driver Friday night in Brooklyn, authorities said. Ian Paul Bubb, 49, was jaywalking across Glenwood Road near Rockaway Parkway in Canarsie around 8:20...
The one 'huge' friendship Alain Vigneault is putting on hold
TAMPA — Rick Bowness was prepared for a long season after being hired as the first head coach of the Senators, thus, connecting with the members of his coaching staff...
Feds say GM acted criminally by hiding ignition defect
Federal investigators have found that General Motors acted criminally when it didn’t disclose ignition defects that killed at least 104 people, a report said Friday. The company is currently negotiating...
Senate to reconsider Patriot Act extension
WASHINGTON — Unable to end a struggle over how to deal with government surveillance programs, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell scheduled a last-minute session to consider retaining the National Security...
Three busted in 'prostitution scam' death
Three lowlifes have been charged with murder for beating a man to death and leaving him under a mattress in a hotel near Penn Station in what NYPD detectives describe...
Carnegie Deli's closing leaves tenants without gas or hot water
The Carnegie Deli remains closed nearly a month after it was shut down over an illegal gas hookup, but the real victims aren’t tubby tourists — they’re the tenants upstairs,...
Get a glimpse of the cast in OJ Simpson miniseries
Here's your first look at the cast of FX’s upcoming OJ miniseries, “American Crime Story: The People vs. OJ Simpson.” The 10-episode series — which just began filming in LA...
Rick Nash's breakout game comes in nick of time for Rangers
TAMPA — These were the Rangers with their best players being their best players. These were the Rangers with a confident Henrik Lundqvist at the top of his game in...
Model's rape claim falls apart after bogus pregnancy charge
A Manhattan model who once dated actor Gerard Butler brought rape charges against a fashion photographer — but the case fell apart when she claimed he got her pregnant and...
10 hot new dishes you need to try this spring
The heat is on and it’s time to go out and try the season’s tastiest new treats — from a lip-smacking lobster roll to a cocktail that tastes like summer...
Billionaire developer wages war over $244-a-month pad
An only-in-Manhattan $9.7 million legal battle is raging over a $244.37-a-month Park Avenue pad. Billionaire developer Harry Macklowe’s case against three siblings from the Katz real-estate family will go to...
Approval ratings behind de Blasio's outer borough roadshow
Mayor de Blasio ventured to the Rockaways on Friday, continuing his outer-borough charm offensive in the wake of sinking poll numbers and criticism of his progressive wanderlust. A day after...
No Irving, no matter: LeBron leads Cavaliers to 2-0 series lead
ATLANTA — Forget the Big Three. One is enough for the Cavaliers, as long as it’s the King. LeBron James scored 30 points and the Cavaliers took total command of...
Cuomo backs off automatic email purge policy
In a policy reversal following weeks of public pressure, the Cuomo administration announced Friday that the state would no longer automatically delete e-mails after 90 days. Alphonso David, Gov. Cuomo’s...
Masked gunman busted in string of violent robberies
Two masked gunmen who terrorized eateries and liquor stores in a string of violent robberies around the city have been busted — and one of them ratted out the other,...
Nearly 300 private Hillary Clinton emails released
WASHINGTON — The State Department released 296 Hillary Clinton e-mails from her private account on Friday, and one was deemed so sensitive that portions were reclassified as “secret.” The document...
Trucker's lousy driving saves chickens from slaughterhouse
Sixty chickens won’t be on any Memorial Day grills this weekend thanks to a trucker’s lousy driving. The birds flew off a flatbed in Brooklyn on Thursday as the driver...
Teacher says she shouldn’t be fired for having sex with student
A Brooklyn public-school teacher whines in a new lawsuit that she was unfairly fired from her job for bedding her 12-year-old student — even though DNA, videotape, text and financial...
Hondo’s Metamorphosis
Hondo lost a boatload of his DDPs (disposable dead presidents) Friday night when Noah and the Metamucils, were sunk by the Pirates to inflate the accounts payable to a flabby...
Matt Harvey grows philosophical about missing out on wins
PITTSBURGH — What does a guy have to do for a win with the Mets? Matt Harvey has tried to avoid pondering the question after pitching 15 scoreless innings combined...
First start in pinstripes was a 'dream come true' for Heathcott
Every base counts in Slade Heathcott’s mind. So even with the Yankees down 7-0 in the third inning, he was thinking double right out of the box. So the 24-year-old,...
The Yankees look very mediocre -- and have no obvious solution
To steal from a classic “Saturday Night Live” sketch, the Yankees have a fever. And the only prescription is… … Well, what exactly is the prescription? The Yankees’ return home...
Daily Blotter
The Bronx Cops want to question four men in connection with a Claremont shooting that left a man in serious condition. The 24-year-old victim and three of the suspects had...
ISIS rises, the economy falters, and Obama's legacy falls apart
Deep into the seventh year of his tenure, Barack Obama is thinking about his post-presidential legacy. We know this because he’s telling us so. In an interview this week with...