February 24, 2016
Bill would stop Uber from jacking up price mid-ride
Uber and other app-based car services won’t be allowed to charge more than 20 percent above their initial estimate under a bill introduced Wednesday in the City Council. “Too many...
This Oscar voter would have been OK with the bear eating Leo
Leonardo DiCaprio is lucky that one “brutally honest” academy member has only one vote. The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday published its annual “Brutally Honest Oscar Ballot,” where DiCaprio is skewered...
De Blasio donors could benefit from Brooklyn-Queens streetcar
Hundreds of businesses that own land near the proposed Brooklyn-Queens trolley line stand to benefit from the project, but at least 10 have something else in common — they all contributed...
Rory McIlroy returns to scene of highest, lowest career moments
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — The weather on Wednesday at PGA National, the site of this week’s Honda Classic, began with sunny skies and docile winds. By midday, clouds engulfed...
How Yankees can be ultimate winners in battle vs. StubHub, fans
The management of the Yankees seems determined to alienate loyal fans by making it very difficult to sell tickets they have purchased but can’t use. Well, I’d like to help...
Jimmer Fredette's key flaw likely will keep him stuck on bench
INDIANAPOLIS — Knicks interim coach Kurt Rambis pulls no punches when it comes to discussing Jimmer Fredette. Before the Knicks' 108-105 loss to the Pacers Wednesday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse,...
Protesters bypass hotel security to disrupt investors conference
Talk about your security failures. A conference at the posh Waldorf-Astoria with some of the wealthiest investors in the world in attendance was temporarily halted on Wednesday after a group...
How some losing could help Rangers make longer playoff run
Regarding the Rangers: 1) As a rule, losing is never its own reward. But there might be an exception to that rule, even when it does not involve tanking, and...
Derrick Henry thinks he's worth a first-round pick but is he?
INDIANAPOLIS — The disconnect is as striking as it is puzzling. By all measures, Alabama running back Derrick Henry should be the prize of the NFL draft at his position....
Why Padraig Harrington's now friends with vanquished playoff foe
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Who would have thought Padraig Harrington, ranked 297th in the world and winless for the previous seven years, would come from “out of the blue’’...
Jacoby Ellsbury not in any mood to talk about playoff benching
TAMPA — Jacoby Ellsbury said there was no need to mend a fence with Joe Girardi about the manager benching the center fielder against the Astros in last year’s...
Marissa Mayer tries pushing Yahoo in New York
Marissa Mayer has launched a coast-to-coast campaign to save her job — and New York is her latest stop. The embattled Yahoo CEO is in the Big Apple this week,...
Fast food chains battle Burger King to be crowned top dog
It’s the dog days of fast food as the wiener wars heat up. After Burger King added flame-broiled dogs to its permanent menu this week, 7-Eleven and Checkers & Rally’s...
Carmelo melts down, and it's getting ugly in Knicks' locker room
INDIANAPOLIS — Carmelo Anthony talked about “decompressing’’ after Monday’s horrific loss to Toronto, spending time with his family and getting away from basketball. Instead, in his first game back from...
Teacher has troubling history of assaulting kids: prosecutor
A Manhattan elementary school teacher charged with assaulting a second-grader insisted he’s still a quality instructor as he left court Wednesday night. “Are you a good teacher?” a reporter asked....
De Blasio's slush fund is looking shadier than ever
Mayor de Blasio’s Campaign for One New York slush fund now looks even shadier than ever. As The Post reports Thursday, several big-wig players who forked over major bucks to...
With the Clintons, the political scandals never stop
“Drip, drip, drip” — so US District Judge Emmett Sullivan described the constant trickle of disclosures on Hillary Clinton’s email. “When does it stop?” he demanded. With the Clintons, it...
A political awakening is taking hold with Asian-American New Yorkers
As Lunar New Year celebrations wind down, it’s worth noting that this transition from the Year of the Goat to the Year of the Monkey marks a sharp rise in...
Why Bartolo Colon turned down more money to stay with Mets
PORT ST. LUCIE — Bartolo Colon wasn’t ready to start a new family. The veteran righty says he had at least one better offer to pitch elsewhere this season, but...
What 'Robobaby' taught my daughter
I proudly sent the photo to my best friend so that she could see the precious infant. Eyes half closed, the child had been carefully strapped into his rear-facing car...
JPP sues ESPN, Adam Schefter for posting his medical records
Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul is flagging ESPN and its reporter Adam Schefter for posting his private medical records online to millions of readers. Pierre-Paul, 27, sued ESPN and Schefter...
Why Trump might be the best Republican to take on Hillary
Republican regulars are melting down in fear that Donald Trump will lead the party to disaster in November. Let’s check that assumption. First: This general election is going to be...
A British exit from the European Union could mean a whole new world order
Call it the “Brexit of Champions.” That’s the phrase the American Spectator is using to describe the growing support for a British exit from the European Union, which will be...
Does Obama want to give Gitmo to the Castros?
It didn’t take long for the two Cuban-American presidential contenders to smell a Havana rat. “You wake up this morning to the news that the president is planning to close...
Mom, son indicted for suspected jury tampering in murder trial
A Queens mom whose son stood trial last year for the attempted murder of two cops has been indicted, along with her son, for tampering with jurors in that case,...
Will JPP and Victor Cruz be Giants in ’16? Ben McAdoo's take
INDIANAPOLIS — No one shows their hand this time of year, with free agency nearly upon us and everyone wanting to hold all the cards. But Ben McAdoo in his...
Amanda Lepore is breast in show at Milan Fashion Week
https://www.instagram.com/p/BCLiwu5lanB/ At fashion shows, celebrity attendees like to play dress up for the cameras — or at least wear clothes. Not New York’s most famous party girl, Amanda Lepore. On...
Maccagnan on Wilkerson future: 'All options are on the table'
INDIANAPOLIS — The Jets played coy Wednesday when meeting with the media at the NFL Scouting Combine. Both general manager Mike Maccagnan and coach Todd Bowles dodged questions about whether...
Lorde tops Gaga’s Bowie tribute at BRIT Awards
Six weeks on from his death, the David Bowie tributes keep coming. But Lorde’s take on “Life on Mars?” at the BRIT Awards on Wednesday night may have been the...
World's most amazing car finally hits Manhattan
Tesla’s new Model X has finally hit the streets of New York City — and it’s already driving itself around town. Elon Musk’s electric-car maker came to the Big Apple...
No charges in Brooklyn 'gang rape,' DA says woman had sex with dad
The Brooklyn district attorney has dropped all charges against five teens accused of gang-raping an 18-year-old girl — who had just had sex with her own father — in a...
Judge quotes 'The Wire' after dismissing criminal case against Rick Perry
AUSTIN, Texas -- The felony prosecution of former Texas Gov. Rick Perry ended Wednesday when the state's highest criminal court dismissed an abuse-of-power indictment that the Republican says hampered his...
Nurse downed 4 or 5 beers before veteran's operation: officials
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- Authorities say a registered nurse has acknowledged drinking four or five beers in the hours before assisting in an emergency operation at a northeastern Pennsylvania veterans hospital....
The day in photos: Feb. 24, 2016
Polar bears roughhouse, protesters mock Donald Trump and more.
Greenwich Village diner slasher says busboy started it
A teen who slashed the face of a Greenwich Village busboy admitted that he did it but only after he was smacked by the restaurant worker, prosecutors said Wednesday in...
Burglar used social media to track victims, police say
The Orange County Register says Arturo Galvan of Menifee appeared in court on Tuesday. He has pleaded not guilty to burglary and remains jailed. Galvan allegedly targeted at least 33...
Spy agencies say Clinton emails closely matched top secret documents
WASHINGTON - US spy agencies have told Congress that Hillary Clinton's home computer server contained some emails that should have been treated as "top secret" because their wording matched sections...
This brilliant woman works out while drinking wine
“In vino veritas” — and apparently sculpted muscles. That seems to be the motto of April Storey, a 24-year-old Northern California mother, who turned to the grape when she needed...
Chiquita banana truck flambéed our restaurant: lawsuit
SEEKONK, Mass. — The owners of a Massachusetts restaurant are suing the Chiquita banana company, alleging a truck carrying bananas caused a fire that destroyed their business. David Salvatore, who...
Three pregnant women test positive for Zika virus in Florida
MIAMI — Health officials say three pregnant women have tested positive for the Zika virus in Florida. Secretary of Health Dr. John Armstrong announced the cases Wednesday in his daily...
Campus norovirus outbreak sickens 200 college students
OXFORD, Ohio — Miami University of Ohio says some 200 students have been sickened in a norovirus outbreak. It's the latest US school to be hit by the highly contagious...
Beijing overtakes NYC as 'Billionaire Capital of the World'
BEIJING — Move over, New York City: Beijing is the new "Billionaire Capital of the World." The Chinese capital has overtaken the Big Apple as home to the most billionaires...
Horse and dog killed by poison cookies and it was deliberate
SANTA ROSA, Calif. — Authorities say a horse and a dog were killed, and another horse was sickened, after the animals ate poisoned cookies that apparently were deliberately left for...
Yelp was right to fire entitled millennial who whined about salary online
Memo to Millennials: Corporate America doesn’t want to have a “dialogue” about your “concerns.” Being an employee is not like being a college student. Your boss isn’t there to give...
Half of gay black men in US likely to be diagnosed with HIV: CDC
Half of all black gay and bisexual men in the United States are projected to be diagnosed with HIV, a government study shows, in a ratio parallel to the prevalence...
Nilou Motamed named editor of Time Inc.'s Food & Wine
Revenge is a dish best served cold — especially if you’re the new editor of Food & Wine magazine. Nilou Motamed on Tuesday was tapped to lead the Time Inc....
Your funky armpits could find you love
Smells like love is in the air — at least that’s the goal of a new dating service that promises to match you with your soul mate based on your...
The 10 secret iPhone hacks you need in your life
There is nothing in your life as close to you as your iPhone that is so tragically underutilized. It’s a sad truth that even the most savvy iPhone owners out...
How the NFL is 'corrupting' kids into becoming gambling addicts
BOSTON — The National Football League should stop offering fantasy sports competitions to children because the games could lead some young sports fans down the path of gambling addiction, two...
Stripper mom accused of leaving toddler to die in fire was being probed for neglect
The stripper mom who authorities say left her 2-year-old daughter alone to die in a Brooklyn house fire was already being probed by city officials for child neglect, sources told...
Village meeting bombshell: The mayor slept with my wife
A Rockland County village meeting devolved into a scene out of Maury Povich on Tuesday night when a resident accused the mayor of using his “power” to have sex with his...
Heat talking Chris Bosh out of playing through blood clots
Chris Bosh could be shutting it down again. The Heat big man, who missed the last 30 games last year after a dangerous blood clot in his calf moved to...
Female hardhat in critical condition from chemical fumes
Three female construction workers were injured -- one critically -- at a Midtown building Wednesday when they were overcome by chemical fumes, fire officials said. The women were working at...
Obama: Just ignore Joe Biden's 1992 Supreme Court speech
President Barack Obama wants Republican senators to just forget what Joe Biden said more than 20 years ago about delaying a Supreme Court pick. “We know senators say stuff all...
Yankees unprepared for the inevitable with Chase Headley
TAMPA – The Red Sox’s feel-good offseason of David Price and Craig Kimbrel and a surging belief that their young talent is ready to flourish in full on the major...
Minnesota revokes hateful 'FMUSLMS' license plate
Minnesota officials seized an "FMUSLMS" license plate and apologized for issuing it at a driver's request, saying on Wednesday that approval procedures for so-called vanity plates were under review. An...
Disneyland made me throw up 50 times in one day
Turns out the Mad Tea Party and Pirates of the Caribbean are a little wilder than you thought: All that ride-induced glee can make you hurl. At least that’s what...
Meet the hot new blonde on Leo’s arm
Leonardo DiCaprio is rumored to be dating model Roxy Horner.
45 percent of Americans pay no federal income tax
Many Americans don’t have to worry about giving Uncle Sam part of their hard-earned cash for their income taxes this year. An estimated 45.3 percent of American households — roughly...
Murder witness stabbed twice during fight on bus
A 20-year-old witness to a murder was stabbed in both hands in a dispute with two men on a Bronx bus Wednesday morning, police said. Clyde “Yung” McGraw was slashed...
Puppy shot 18 times with BB gun makes incredible recovery
A determined puppy has made a “remarkable” recovery after being shot at least 18 times with a BB gun. Brody, a 6-week-old Labrador mix, was rushed to an animal hospital...
Killer tornadoes rampage through the South
CONVENT, La. — Tornadoes ripped through an RV park in Louisiana and damaged nearly 100 homes and apartments in Florida, and forecasters warned that more twisters were possible Wednesday as...
Politician adds fuel to Yankees-Stubhub feud
The dispute between the Yankees and StubHub hasn’t gone away, but the two sides met Wednesday as fans wait to see if they will still be able to use the...
Obama looking at Republican governor for Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — President Obama is considering a Republican who was unanimously confirmed by the Senate to a federal judgeship in 2005 as his nominee to the Supreme Court. Sources said...
From minor-league grounds crew to big-time Giants prospect
There is homegrown talent and then there is Jake Smith. The Giants’ rookie right-hander isn’t just a product of San Francisco’s minor-league system – he worked within, too. For parts...
Photographer captures lightning strike on world's tallest building
Talk about an electrifying sight. Photographer Mohammad Azmi put his life on the line last week, braving a treacherous thunderstorm in Dubai in order to capture the moment lightning struck...
These moms love babies that never throw up or grow up
It’s 1 a.m. and the baby’s fussing. Stephanie Ortiz rises from bed, groggy, tired. Royal needs his diaper changed. Methodically, and like a good mom, Ortiz takes off her baby’s...
Browns will 'take a stand' on disgraceful Manziel
INDIANAPOLIS — If there was any doubt the Browns are done with Johnny Manziel, new Cleveland coach Hue Jackson emphatically erased it Wednesday. Jackson described the troubled quarterback’s off-field behavior...
Can you actually fix your skin with these 'beauty drinks'?
No, we're not talking about margaritas, unfortunately. But these bevvies we speak of are said to give you a glow, and they're blowing up in the beauty industry. "Skin-boosting drinks...
Tony Romo uses Rob Gronkowski booze cruise defense
Rob Gronkowski’s party cruise has drawn so much attention, it was even mentioned by Tony Romo in his court case against the NFL. A lawsuit by the National Fantasy Football...
Phil Jackson can't even headline a high school gym
The losses are piling up for Phil Jackson. With the Knicks skidding straight out of relevance, a North Dakota high school gym named for its hometown sports hero -- the...
This Google robot is basically a human
Boston Dynamics, a robotics company that Google bought back in 2013, has routinely wowed the world by releasing videos of robots that are growing ever closer to resembling the humanoid...
Israeli passenger goes berserk over 'immodest' in-flight movie
An Israeli man on an El Al flight to Israel went on a rampage on the plane because he objected to an “immodest” in-flight movie, according to reports. The 36-year-old...
Mom rescues sleeping son attacked by 10-foot python
A young Australian boy was left bloody after being attacked by a python in his bed in an incident that his mother is describing as a real-life “nightmare." The mother...
Cole Hamels: I got scammed trying to take wife to lingerie show
PHILADELPHIA — Texas Rangers pitcher Cole Hamels struck out trying to see last year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show despite paying nearly $70,000 to a London-based event promoter for VIP tickets,...
Man cut in half by L train
A train struck a man -- cutting him in half -- after he either fell or jumped onto subway tracks in Manhattan on Wednesday morning, police sources said. The unidentified...
Man overdoses on heroin while riding public bus
Commuters in Delaware County, Pennsylvania witnessed a shocking scene when a man suddenly passed out. CCTV footage revealed the man had actually injected heroin into his arm while on the...
Mark Teixeira wants to stay with Yankees for a long time
TAMPA -- Mark Teixeira’s preference is to remain a Yankee beyond this coming season. However, if he isn’t wanted in The Bronx, the switch-hitting first baseman won't retire. In fact,...
Man saved by miracle drug after heroin OD on bus
A man was caught on video shooting up heroin — and overdosing — on a crowded bus outside Philadelphia. Michael Meeney, 25, of Middletown Township was revived on the Southeastern Pennsylvania...
Teen drowns on mission trip to Africa
A Bronx teenager drowned in a hotel pool while doing missionary work in Africa, according to a report.
Loyal dog won't leave autistic boy's side at hospital
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=827798264032621&set=a.827798170699297.1073741827.100004073646464&type=3&theater No one can touch this 9-year-old autistic boy — except his loyal Labrador, who refuses to leave his side. As James Isaac awaited an MRI at the Wellington Children’s...
Rhino 1, Toyota truck 0
These people got a much closer view of a rhino than they ever bargained for. In a frightening moment caught on video, the horned beast takes exception to the idling...
Phil keeps his distance from Knicks while Carmelo regroups
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Knicks have dropped to 13th place in the Eastern Conference standings and Carmelo Anthony’s mood is dropping fast. So fast, he admitted in a candid meeting with...
Supporters and haters both love 'Winter Is Trumping'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0tE6T-ecmg The man behind the now-viral “Winter is Trumping” video boasted this week that he's done something few would ever think possible -- brought both haters and backers of The...
Manziel seen partying with 15 women in Cabo after alleged assault
One week after allegedly assaulting ex-girlfriend Colleen Crowley, Johnny Manziel reportedly took off for Mexico for a booze- and sex-filled bender. The Daily Mail reports the hard-partying quarterback flew four friends...
Chain restaurants must warn New Yorkers about really salty foods: judge
A Manhattan judge ruled Wednesday that chain restaurants in New York City must warn customers about salt-laden foods, siding with the city’s new edict. “We’re not mandating that you can’t...
Callous man dumped woman's body on road after she died in bathroom: police
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — A man whose houseguest apparently overdosed inside his residence dragged her body into his garage, loaded it into his Mercedes and dumped it along the side...
49ers have a Colin Kaepernick surprise for NFL's QB carousel
INDIANAPOLIS — So much for the notion of Colin Kaepernick playing for anyone but the 49ers this season. San Francisco general manager Trent Baalke effectively quashed that speculation Wednesday at...
Tourists are finishing what the volcano started in Pompeii
Pompeii is facing another explosive threat — cruise ship tourists, who are destroying the ancient site as they traipse en masse through it, according to a United Nations official. "Cruise...
There are more female teachers sleeping with their students than you thought
Unfortunately, it seems like sex scandals involving teachers sleeping with their students are on the rise. Here is a round-up of some very unexpected female teacher sex scandals.
Bernie Sanders: Racism behind efforts to thwart Obama on Supreme Court pick
WASHINGTON — Bernie Sanders claimed that "racist efforts" are behind the moves to undermine President Obama. "What you are seeing today in this Supreme Court situation is nothing more than...
Goldman parts ways with banker ensnared in Malaysia scandal
Goldman Sachs has parted ways with a top banker who is embroiled along with the firm in a growing scandal over Malaysia’s troubled state investment fund. Tim Leissner, Goldman’s Singapore-based...
Millennials, meet Demi Moore
Demi Moore is becoming the latest movie star to make the jump to the small screen. According to deadline.com, the “Ghost” actress will star in a drama series called “10...
Facebook finally lets users do more than just 'like' posts
Facebook just got a lot more emotional — launching five new “reactions” Wednesday giving users a way to better express themselves when they are responding to their friends’ posts. The...
Woman dies after lover forgets to take cucumber out of her mouth
A German man who allegedly killed his lover with a cucumber is now facing up to five years in the slammer. Rica Varna died after Oliver Dietmann put the vegetable...
Melania Trump: Immigrants should follow the law like I did
Melania Trump, who could become the first foreign-born first lady in modern American history, defended her husband’s harsh rhetoric on immigration Wednesday. The wife of GOP front-runner Donald Trump insisted...
Another activist investor pushes for Yahoo sale
The heat is intensifying on Yahoo! boss Marissa Mayer as a key investor warned the struggling tech giant not to delay a sale of its core Internet business. Canyon Capital...
Victor Cruz: Only '80 percent' chance I'm on Giants in 2016
It is not up to him, of course, but Victor Cruz says there is an “80 percent’’ chance he returns to the Giants for the 2016 season. Cruz, currently rehabbing...
Struggling Palestinians snap up secondhand clothes from Israelis
NUSSEIRAT REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip — The clothes were faded and worn out, and came from an unlikely place: Israel. But that didn't bother the Palestinian women rummaging through piles...
NJ's probe of Bayonne oil spill left by Sandy may be flawed
After three years, New Jersey officials have admitted they likely screwed up an investigation into a 2012 Superstorm Sandy-related oil spill in Bayonne, The Post has learned. The state, which...
Missing father of the bride found dead floating in swamp
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A body floating in a slough was identified as a man who was visiting from India and disappeared from his daughter's wedding reception more than a week...
Columbine killer has cult of fans long after death
DENVER — Sue Klebold doesn't break down in tears anymore when she learns about another mass shooting. The attacks have become too common in the 17 years since her own...
Tiger Woods tries to silence skeptics with 2 words, 1 video
https://twitter.com/TigerWoods/status/702492113188032512 Tiger Woods can sit up, stand and even a swing golf club. The former world No. 1 posted a video Wednesday on Twitter to refute reports he finds it painful...
Polygamy-loving church leaders arrested for food-stamp fraud
Two brothers of imprisoned Utah polygamist Warren Jeffs and nine other members of a breakaway sect of the Mormon Church were charged on Tuesday with diverting money from a government...
Yoenis Cespedes flaunts fire-breathing Lamborghini this time
PORT ST. LUCIE — Yoenis Cespedes’ taste in cars has become the early highlight in Mets camp. The brash outfielder arrived for workouts Wednesday in a black Lamborghini, a day...
Rescued Swedish girl says life under ISIS was 'really hard'
A Swedish teen who ran away to be with ISIS has told of her “really hard” life among the terrorists, claiming she was tricked into the misadventure by her boyfriend....
Michael Strahan's fingers are permanently disgusting
Former Giants defensive end Michael Strahan has a bust in Canton to remember his NFL achievements — and a fistful of mangled fingers. At Monday's Knicks-Raptors game, the player-turned-TV host...
Former New York Times reporter found dead in Dominican Republic
SOSUA, Dominican Republic — A US citizen who worked for more than a decade as a reporter for the New York Times was found dead at her home in a...
Man stabbed on subway after confronting suspected pickpocket
A man was stabbed multiple times in the neck on a Brooklyn subway train Tuesday night after confronting another straphanger he believed had stolen his cellphone, authorities said. The 27-year-old...
NFL rookie casually watches two women fight over him
Video surfaced on Tuesday that showed Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler playing a role in a fist fight between the mother of his child and his current girlfriend. TMZ...
'Nasty' people are saying this SI Swimsuit model is fat
Model Barbara Palvin took to Twitter to respond to people who criticized her weight after she shared a picture of herself in a bikini. "Woow. I got some nasty comments...
Woman found dead in casino laundry chute likely fell: police
LAS VEGAS — A California woman whose body was found in a Las Vegas hotel-casino laundry chute likely fell from the 18th floor to an area 15 floors below, police...
This $38M penthouse is high above Madison Square Park
New York's Metropolitan Life building, whose iconic clock tower soars 700 feet above Madison Square Park, snagged the title of world’s largest building in the early 1900s. A century later,...
Man arrested in murder of 50 Cent pal to be set free
The case against a man accused of killing a member of rapper 50 Cent's G-Unit has been unraveling for months -- and now the accused killer will be set free,...
These rich kids' rooms will shock you
Designer Hilary Unger recently tricked out an UES townhouse with a basketball court, climbing wall and boxing bag. She wanted to help her clients unwind after a long day . ....
David Chang's back in town — and better than ever with these 6 dishes
Momofuku Nishi puts the great David Chang back where he belongs — in a New York kitchen, hitting his creative stride after five years of mostly cloning his brand worldwide....
Director brings the reality of autism to the big screen
When you see characters with autism in a movie or on TV, chances are they’ll fit a certain mold: “Highly gifted, intelligent, quirky, socially odd,” says film director Janet Grillo....
I changed my name to Bacon Double Cheeseburger
In the list of life’s regrets, this shockingly isn’t one. A British man decided to legally change his name to Bacon Double Cheeseburger as a show of his undying love...
NYC's poshest pad comes with chandeliers, fancy sofas — and in-laws
The first thing you notice in the Cheng home is the smell. Aromatic and pungent, a little bit sweet. Maybe a lemongrass soup? And rice? It draws you in, past...
Drink this coffee and you'll never have to eat yogurt again
Want to enjoy the health benefits of yogurt without having to actually eat yogurt? This might be the brew for you. Jùs by Julie, a Brooklyn juice company beloved by...
Here's the scientific way to eat bread and lose weight
Popular diets like Atkins and Paleo have long preached that to lose weight — and keep it off — you’ve got to cut out the carbohydrates. But for those who...
These 4 fish are as delicious as tuna — and healthier too
We all know we should be eating more fish and fewer hamburgers, but many of the ocean’s most popular offerings, like tuna and cod, are overfished or contaminated with toxins....
How I survived the punishing pre-Oscars cleanse
The Oscars are Sunday, and all of Tinseltown has been dieting, detoxing and putting their glam squads on high alert for Hollywood’s biggest night. That means the phone of Haylie...
Dysfunctional families, doctors and cops will take over your TV in March
With “Downton Abbey” coming to its finale and “The People v. O.J. Simpson” nearly halfway over, we are wondering what we will watch next month. We’ve consulted the media oracles...
NYPD probes potential cheating scandal on lieutenants' exam
The NYPD is investigating a potential cheating scandal involving sergeants who took a make-up promotion exam for lieutenant — and passed at a rate eight times higher than those who...
Staten Island artist's message in a bottle makes it to France
A message in a bottle tossed into the ocean off Staten Island made the journey across the Atlantic Ocean and all the way to the coast of France. George Boorujy...
Hillary: I'm being held to a different standard
Hillary Clinton doubled down Tuesday on her resistance to releasing transcripts of her paid speeches, arguing that she’s being held to a different standard than other presidential candidates. “Why is...
'Jew haters' spread fear at CUNY colleges
Jewish students at four City University of New York campuses are being harassed and intimidated by a pro-Palestinian student group, and the university isn’t doing enough to protect them, according...
Koch brothers adviser to join Rubio campaign
WASHINGTON — The top political adviser in Washington to the Koch brothers will join Marco Rubio’s presidential campaign in another sign the GOP establishment is trying to bolster the Florida...
Hundreds of hopefuls hope to be the newest Rockettes
Hundreds of Rockette wannabes from across America showed up at Radio City Music Hall on Tuesday to battle long odds for a shot to join the dance troupe. Producers estimated...
Hillary can be questioned under oath in email server lawsuit
Hillary Clinton could be grilled under oath about whether she and her aides used her private e-mail server to keep government business secret when she served as secretary of state,...
De Blasio administration mixing a toxic brew of class and racial warfare
From the day Bill de Blasio was elected mayor, much of New York has been gripped by fears that the city would return to the bad old days of rampant...
Nets rally but fade in fourth to fall to streaking Trail Blazers
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Nets were game, but in the end, it wasn't enough. Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum each scored 34 points, and the Trail Blazers beat the Nets...
Movie assistants denied overtime pay, forced to pee in buckets: suit
Christian Bale and Amy Adams’ characters in “American Hustle” weren’t the only ones running a con on the set of the hit 2013 film — the studio was also cooking...
Cop, good Samaritan save life of veteran who suffered heart attack while driving
A cop and a good Samaritan saved the life of a veteran who suffered a heart attack while driving to a funeral in Manhattan on Tuesday, police sources and witnesses...
Ambulances responded to a record number of calls in 2015
Ambulances responded to a record 566,210 life-threatening calls in the five boroughs last year — a 17 percent increase over 2014, officials said Tuesday. The total number of calls for...
Conor McGregor finally has an opponent for UFC 196
Following an injury to lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos ahead of UFC 196, Nate Diaz has been tapped as the replacement to step in and face Conor McGregor in the...
Daily Blotter
Brooklyn Police have released a photo of the man suspected of trying to lure a 14-year-old girl on her way home from school in Sheepshead Bay. The girl was approached...
Future of Caesars may be riding on bankruptcy court report
Leon Black must have the nerves of a riverboat gambler. For more than a year, Black, the owner of Caesars casinos, has been locked in a bitter legal fight with...
Donald Trump wins Nevada caucuses
LAS VEGAS — Donald Trump easily won the Nevada Republican caucus Tuesday night, taking one more giant step toward becoming the party’s presidential nominee. The New York real estate tycoon...
No survivors after small plane crashes into mountain in Nepal
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Rescue teams in Nepal found the wreckage of a small plane carrying 23 people — including two infants — that crashed into a mountain in bad weather...