May 2, 2017
Lightning strike obliterates herd of dairy cows
The storms that slammed the Midwest this weekend were a cow-tastrophe for one farmer. Jared Blackwelder of Springfield, Missouri was left traumatized when he discovered his 32 dairy cows piled on...
How Israel's hottest chef is conquering Manhattan
Arguably the ultimate hybrid cuisine, Israeli food is really taking off in the melting-pot metropolis of NYC. Last week, Meir Adoni, Israel’s most high-profile chef, opened Nur in the Flatiron...
Melania's Twitter account liked tweet about 'wall' between her and Donald
Melania Trump's personal Twitter account liked a tweet on Tuesday night that talked about a wall being "built" between her and President Trump. "Seems the only #Wall @realDonaldTrump’s built is...
We just saw the formula for a deep Rangers playoff run
They grabbed this one by the throat and never released their grip on this 4-1 Game 3 victory over the Senators at the Garden on Tuesday that had 19 sets...
Trump must show Palestinian president that US has Israel's back
Because President Trump is a man in a hurry, here’s how he can save time today when he welcomes Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the White House. After the briefest...
De Blasio's pal may be running for public office
He was once Mayor de Blasio’s close pal and campaign treasurer — but now the city’s Department of Investigation chief has become an archenemy. One possible reason: Sources say he’s...
Isaiah Thomas 53-point outburst comes on day sister would have been 23
BOSTON -- It was his sister's birthday. She would have been 23. Isaiah Thomas spent four or five hours in the dentist's chair having work done on the tooth that...
Hamptons publishers squabble over beach niche
Summer must be just around the corner. A pre-season brawl is breaking out on the Hamptons publishing scene as Michael Dickey, chief executive of Modern Luxury, takes aim at Cristina...
Tom Barrack's Colony NorthStar moves to Madison Avenue
President Trump’s Inauguration chair, Tom Barrack, is moving his merged Colony NorthStar company to 590 Madison Ave. The black building is conveniently connected to Trump Tower through a cheery landscaped...
Manny Machado thinks the Red Sox are 'bulls--t'
The Red Sox-Orioles rivalry has turned into a merry-go-round of revenge baseball -- and Manny Machado has had enough. The Orioles shortstop issued a demand and a threat after Baltimore's...
City bungling puts Brooklyn homeless shelter $550K in debt
Even as New York is getting pushback in its quest to open more buildings for the homeless, an ongoing shelter for mothers and kids in Brooklyn is heading to foreclosure...
Aaron Judge belts two more homers in Yankees laugher
With the guru of the one-and-done policy in college basketball observing from Brian Cashman’s suite, the Yankees have to be thankful the polarizing process doesn’t exist in the big leagues....
News Corp. introduces service to crack down on 'fake news' ads
Google’s lax policing of its ad network is creating an opportunity for other media companies. News Corp. is introducing a new service to ensure online ads don’t appear next to...
Our bets for the 2017 Tony race
We are off and running with the Tony nominations, announced Tuesday, and while it’s easy to predict some of the winners, a lot of categories are up for grabs. “Natasha,...
Condé Nast to roll out video series on deadly wildfire
Condé Nast said it’s going to debut a documentary video series, “Through the Fire” — taking a look at the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who perished (plus one who survived)...
Tim Cook blames iPhone sales drop on press leaks
Apple revealed a surprise drop in iPhone sales for its most recent quarter — a sore disappointment that Chief Executive Tim Cook partly blamed on press leaks about upcoming models....
Matt Harvey rocked again as Mets fall back into the cellar
ATLANTA — Matt Harvey was allowed to start on his scheduled night for a change, but still got Tomahawk Chopped into bits and pieces. Right now, there’s Jacob deGrom and...
Almost 500K drop pay TV in Q1
Almost half a million subscribers stopped paying for cable, satellite and other pay TV formats in the first quarter — a stunning acceleration of a frightening trend for the industry....
Online furniture retailer opens first store in Soho
An online furniture store is making the leap from clicks to bricks. Interior Define has leased its first city location, at 68 Greene St. in Soho between Broome and Prince...
Twitter's stock spikes after Mark Cuban hops on board
Twitter’s stock was soaring for the second day in a row Tuesday, jumping 4 percent, to close at $18.24 a share — now that billionaire investor Mark Cuban says he...
Nonprofit scammers convicted of ripping off the elderly
The disgraced former head of a New York City-funded non-profit, and his wife, was convicted Tuesday of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars intended to feed needy senior citizens. Kwame...
Sports teams hop on the 'fidget spinner' bandwagon
That didn’t take long. Just weeks after fidget spinners became the latest fad to sweep the $20 billion US toy industry, professional and amateur sports organizations are jumping on the...
Ben McAdoo offers some QB room advice to Eli Manning
Eli needs to concentrate on Eli. Sure, the Giants have an eager rookie, third-round pick Davis Webb, soon to be on the scene and anxious to learn everything he can...
SUV in Aaron Hernandez double murder trial for sale on eBay
BOSTON — The SUV prosecutors say ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez was in when he killed two men in 2012 is up for auction. The Boston Globe reports more than 60...
Teacher kept 'meticulous' kiddie porn collection in class: cops
A middle school teacher was busted after kiddie porn scrapbooks created with "meticulous attention" were found in his classroom, officials said. Police said Michael Scott Hatfield, 58, was arrested Thursday...
Rangers finally hold on to a lead and cruise to Game 3 victory
This was more than one victory, though that is all that it counts for. Because there was more to what happened, and how it happened, with the Rangers’ declarative 4-1...
It's open war between Trump and CBS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaHwlSTqA7s Open warfare broke out between President Trump and CBS this week, with Trump dismissing one of the network’s reporters from the Oval Office — and late-night host Stephen Colbert...
Man screamed 'white power' during brutal assault on delivery man: court
A Manhattan man was charged with a hate crime for allegedly pummeling a delivery man while screaming "white power." Steven Zatorski, 48, was handed the charge of assault as a...
Why drafting aces high in fantasy drafts is a risky proposition
No matter where you might be in your fantasy baseball standings right now, with the first month of the MLB season complete, it is difficult not to look back at...
Is the '8-Hour Diet' the answer to weight loss?
What time did you eat your dinner last night? Chances are it was at 7 or even 8 p.m. And what about your breakfast? If your days are long it...
How a bunch of daffodils broke up a school fight
When Bronx teacher Stephen Ritz stood in front of his first class of rowdy teenagers 33 years ago, he knew he needed a way to make school relevant to their...
John Flanagan stands up for New York City's kids
Kudos to state Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan for standing up for every child’s right to a first-class education. Flanagan says he won’t extend mayoral control of the city’s regular...
Pushing for 'peace now' is the wrong next step for Israelis and Palestinians
Seeking the “ultimate deal,” President Trump hosts Mahmoud Abbas at the White House on Wednesday. But is there a Palestinian-Israeli deal to be made? Maybe. But following the old “peace...
Jails chief Joe Ponte's abuses should cost him his job
Seriously, is that it? Is Correction Commissioner Joseph Ponte really going to face no discipline for using his city car for unsanctioned trips to Maine beyond paying the city back...
Enough with the outrage: We live in an age of miracles
We’re in a bad mood, we people of the West, no matter our ideological or partisan predilections. We all agree on this much: Our politics are broken. The economy isn’t...
The lie that could kill the GOP health-care bill
The House vote on the GOP’s ObamaCare repeal bill is down to the wire, with dozens of Republicans waffling as “undecideds.” What’s the holdup? Ninety-six percent of people who have...
Car catches fire near Port Authority
A car went up in flames near the Port Authority Tuesday evening when a piece of burning trash blew underneath the vehicle and set it ablaze. The conflagration took place...
Greg Bird made a similar type of mistake Noah Syndergaard did
You could see the pain in Greg Bird’s eyes. Not the pain created by an aching right ankle, the pain of not playing. Bird already has gone through a complete...
Studly vet serenades anxious dog before big surgery
Music was the best medicine for this frightened furball. Veterinarian Dr. Ross Henderson sang a sweet song to an anxious dog named Ruby, calming her down before a spaying surgery. "It...
Curtis Granderson might be worst hitter in MLB right now
ATLANTA — Curtis Granderson’s hitting statistics are acceptable, but only if he joins the Mets’ starting rotation and becomes a 20-game winner. The veteran outfielder can’t sink much lower than...
How the Yankees are replacing Greg Bird and Ellsbury
With Jacoby Ellsbury's left elbow bothering him and Greg Bird hitting the 10-day disabled list with a bruised right ankle on Tuesday before the Yankees hosted the Blue Jays in...
Gary Sanchez is likely reclaiming his lineup slot
When Gary Sanchez comes off the disabled list, he is more than likely going back to hitting second in Yankees manager Joe Girardi’s lineup. If everything goes well during a...
The icy relationship behind the two fighting for Warriors glory
What makes the Warriors transcendent? Less superstar Stephen Curry, and more the business model surrounding him, insists Warriors majority owner Joe Lacob. Lacob has made that point clear before —...
Police K-9 dies after officer left dog in hot car: cops
A K-9 died after an officer left the dog in a hot car outside a Florida courthouse, police said Tuesday. The Sebastian Police officer found the German Shepherd's body inside...
Bizarre feathered 'chicken' dinosaur once roamed China
A previously unknown feathered dinosaur once roamed northeast China more than 125 million years ago - and could be earth’s oldest link to modern birds, researchers said. The three-foot-long, chicken-like...
Drunk, naked man wielded machete at mailboxes: cops
CAPE CORAL, Fla. -- Police in southwest Florida say they arrested a naked man who was attacking mailboxes with a machete. The News-Press reports that 36-year-old Yudier Duenas-Sosa was arrested...
El Chapo has another chance to get out of solitary
Lawyers for Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzman will get another shot at asking a Brooklyn federal judge to lighten the restrictive confinement the notorious Mexican druglord is being held on during...
Frat bros no match for high school kids crashing their party
These frat bros were no match for a group of high school kids. Multiple fraternity members at Trinity College in Hartford were injured Saturday night when they were ambushed by...
It was nudes vs. prudes at the Met Gala
When Kendall Jenner posed for pictures at last night’s Met Gala, the 85,000 hand-painted crystals on her La Perla gown didn’t come close to covering her model caboose. So much...
Meet the emerging Rangers killer, who needs a new phone
The natural question entering Tuesday night’s Game 3 between the Rangers and Senators at the Garden was this: What in the world did Ottawa’s unheralded center Jean-Gabriel Pageau have in...
Red Sox fans try their best to apologize to Adam Jones
The Red Sox faithful mostly rose and applauded, Fenway Park not quite rising as one but cheering heartily nonetheless. As if to thank them, Adam Jones quickly struck out. The...
Family sues Delta over agent smacking phone out of kid's hand
Apparently, even kids aren’t safe from the wrath of airline agents. A 12-year-old boy waiting to board a Delta flight from La Guardia Airport to Florida with his family had...
Miami lawyer used high-tech tools to harass ex: cops
A Miami lawyer was accused of using high-tech methods like GPS tracking and a fake phone call app to stalk his ex-girlfriend. Police arrested 37-year-old Grant Sarbinoff after an alleged months-long campaign of...
Couple who went missing in Belize both strangled to death: report
The deaths of an American man and his Canadian girlfriend who went missing in Belize are now being investigated as homicides — after autopsies revealed that they had both been...
DOJ will not charge cops in shooting death of Alton Sterling
The two white cops involved in the racially-charged shooting death of Alton Sterling will not be prosecuted by the Justice Department, a report says. The controversial incident sparked widespread protests...
Where to get a $300 meal for $25
Can you enjoy a $295 meal for about $25? Not exactly — but Made Nice, the new fast-casual spot from the team behind Eleven Madison Park, where a meal costs...
Hit-and-run victims propose bills aimed at nabbing drivers
Roberta Kapp was walking home with her 11-year-old daughter when a car came barreling around the corner of Second Avenue and East 71st Street and hit her head on, throwing...
Longtime Post handicapper and writer John Piesen dead at 80
Thoroughbred racing lost one of its most passionate advocates Tuesday when John Piesen, longtime Post handicapper and writer, died after a brief illness. He was 80. He is survived by...
Twin sisters have baby boys on same day hours apart
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Twin sisters in New Jersey have delivered babies on the same day. The Asbury Park Press reports 32-year-old fraternal twins Danielle Grant and Kim Abraham gave...
'Malcolm in the Middle' star is binging his own show
Frankie Muniz recently tweeted about the joys of binging on his former series, “Malcolm in the Middle” — a digital-age treat that was impossible when the Fox sitcom originally aired...
Judge grants man new trial because his lawyer fell asleep
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh-area businessman will get a new trial on mortgage fraud charges because his defense attorney was seen sleeping by the judge, witnesses and federal court jurors who...
Woman dies after man fondles, punches her: cops
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Authorities say a man fatally punched a woman who tried to prevent him from re-entering a bar where he had fondled her against her will. The...
This is what happens when Mets enable a star with growing head
Sandy Alderson stated he could not “strap [Noah Syndergaard] down and throw him in the [MRI] tube.” But, yes, he probably could have. Regulation 2 of the standard player contract,...
YouTubers who made kids cry with extreme prank lose custody
The dad and stepmom under fire for a viral YouTube video pranking their kids lost custody of two of them to their biological mother. Emergency custody was granted Friday after the Maryland...
CNN accused of censoring pro-Trump ad
President Donald Trump's supporters are accusing CNN of censorship for not airing an advertisement touting the president's accomplishments, which the network said Tuesday it rejected because it was its own...
Interior secretary to visit monument protected by Obama
WASHINGTON – Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke will travel to Utah's San Juan County next week to visit the Bears Ears monument, which is currently under review by the Trump administration....
Student who died in house fire was planning her wedding
The Long Island-bred PhD student who died in a tragic house fire in Ireland had been planning an upcoming wedding, her heartbroken mom told The Post Tuesday. But instead of...
'Disgusted' CC Sabathia opens up about being black in Boston
In CC Sabathia’s eight years as a Yankee, he has never heard what Baltimore’s Adam Jones listened to at Fenway Park when the center fielder had the N-word hurled at...
Tyson Beckford's nephew gets prison for fatal drunken crash
Model Tyson Beckford’s nephew was sentenced Tuesday to the maximum of 8 1/3 to 25 years in prison for drunkenly crashing a stolen box truck into an MTA bus and...
Some Bostonians are casting doubt on Adam Jones' horrifying racism tale
A baseball game turned into a(n alleged) display of ugly racism, which turned into an indictment of a city that is divided over fighting back. Baltimore's Adam Jones said he...
Gay man claims funeral home refused to cremate husband
A gay man is suing a Mississippi funeral home for refusing to cremate his 86-year-old husband — because they didn't want to “deal with their kind.” John "Jack" Zawadski, 82,...
Private road sale could frustrate Hamptons millionaires
A private road in an exclusive estate section of the Hamptons is now for sale — for $2.5 million. The one percenters pay upwards of $25 million to live on...
Spain celebrates end of Easter with Bullfighting in April's Fair
The Feria de Abril (April's Fair), which dates back to 1847, takes place a fortnight after Easter each year in Spain. The origin of the fair was a cattle market but...
Victor Cruz's plea to Tom Coughlin and rest of NFL
Victor Cruz believes it’s a matter of when, not if. The former Giants wide receiver said he has no plans to retire and is eager to salsa for another team....
Former cop admits shooting Walter Scott was 'unnecessary'
An ex-South Carolina cop pleaded guilty Tuesday to violating victim Walter Scott’s civil rights when he "unreasonably" shot him to death in 2015. Michael Slager, 35, copped to the federal...
These students are learning through holograms
Australian students are being taught via hologram in a revolutionary world first that is being tested at a Canberra school. The new “mixed reality” technology will enable history students to...
Stephen Colbert's lead vs. Jimmy Fallon is getting slimmer
Stephen Colbert has beat Jimmy Fallon in the late-night ratings game for the 13th consecutive week — but his margin of victory is getting slimmer. Average nightly viewership for “The...
Jerry Jones fired me — and it was excruciating
Wade Phillips went 33-15 in his first three seasons as head coach of the Cowboys, and was fired by Jerry Jones in 2010, halfway through his fourth season. That was...
Three men linked to Cleanthony Early shooting arrested
Federal authorities made three more arrests in connection to the 2015 robbery and shooting of Knicks' forward Cleanthony Early. Johan Antney, Dashawn Tejada, and Shaqueel Walker were allegedly part of...
This famous cheese rolling competition doesn't even use real cheese
Cheese-handling skills are not normally a prerequisite for success in sporting competition, but to win the English village of Stilton's most coveted prize, they are essential. The village — which...
Plague of moths set to unleash hell on the United Kingdom
Brits have been warned that they’re in for a summer of hole-y hell, thanks to a moth breeding frenzy. The little critters are munching their way through clothes and carpets...
Yankees shuffle Greg Bird to DL — and Ellsbury could be next
Just when the Yankees thought their injury woes were coming to an end, Greg Bird ended up on the disabled list with a bruised right ankle and Jacoby Ellsbury could...
Daniel Och believes worst is over after clients pull billions from his hedge fund
Daniel Och is hoping the bloodletting at his hedge fund is almost over. Och-Ziff’s assets under management have dropped by roughly $10 billion to $32 billion over the last year,...
Penn Station commuters should prepare for worst summer ever
LIRR and NJ Transit riders will face as many as 44 days — mostly during the work week — of limited service this summer while Amtrak works to fix antiquated...
Trump and Putin vow to take on Syria, North Korea together
President Trump and Russian strongman Vladimir Putin will work together to end the Syrian civil war and stop the suffering in the battle-scarred country, the White House said Tuesday. The...
ObamaCare replacement bill is on the verge of dying
WASHINGTON — House Republican leaders frantically trying to convince moderate GOP holdouts to get behind the bill to repeal and replace ObamaCare suffered a severe setback Tuesday with Rep. Fred...
These flight attendants sell their used shoes to foot fetishists
Flight attendants get to travel the world for free, but the job doesn’t pay that well. So savvy cabin crew members are making some extra cash on the side by...
Hillary still can't get over losing
Hillary Clinton can't get over losing to Donald Trump. She said she was "on my way to winning" the presidential election until FBI Director James Comey and WikiLeaks' release of her...
What Trump gets right on Jackson and other notable comments
Historian: What Trump Gets Right About Andrew Jackson President Trump’s suggestion that Andrew Jackson could have prevented the Civil War has “ricocheted around the Internet,” Andrew Exum notes at The...
This couple started married life on top of the world
This happy couple started married life on top of the world, having exchanged their vows on Mount Everest. Dressed in a full suit and wedding dress, James Sissom and Ashley Schmieder...
Acclaimed mountain climber first to die during Mount Everest season
KATHMANDU, Nepal -- A Swiss climber acclaimed for his rapid ascents - including scaling dozens of peaks in the Alps in a little more than two months - died Sunday...
Desperate Rangers can cling to this inspiring history
It is, Derek Stepan said, “kind of controlled chaos,” which would be a slightly more accurate description of what goes on when the opposition pulls its goaltender for an extra...
The Loch Ness Monster isn't dead after all
This is the moment the fabled Loch Ness Monster was “officially” spotted for the first time this year — bringing more than eight months of uncertainty to an end. Nessie’s...
Jameis Winston football friend accused of horrifying sex assault
TAMPA, Fla. — Police have arrested a 22-year-old University of South Florida football player, and close friend of Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston, on charges of sexual battery and false imprisonment...
Ph.D. student studying abroad dies in house fire
A bright, Long Island-raised student living in Ireland was killed in a tragic house fire that may have been sparked by a phone charger, according to a report Tuesday. Grace...
Woman says man broke into her apartment and raped her
A 21-year-old woman told cops she was raped by a stranger who got into her Brooklyn apartment and then covered her mouth with a cloth containing a substance that made...
How your walking speed may predict an early death
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCYrz7f0un4 A prototype wireless device can help people monitor their walking speed, which could be a better predictor than blood pressure and pulse of health issues leading to an early...
Yankees are winning on the field -- but not at the box office
The youthful and exciting Yankees are winning on the field -- but no so much at the box office. A paid crowd of 25,566 watched the Bombers’ 7-1 loss to...
This job is most likely to score you a date
This is one case they’ll definitely win. If you’re looking for love, you might have better luck if you’re a lawyer. That was the most desirable job for both men...
All city schools to have single-stall bathrooms by next year
The city will establish single-stall bathrooms in every school by January of next year, the Department of Education announced Tuesday. Chancellor Carmen Farina said the move will provide comfort and...
Urologist blew company funds on ski lessons, bat mitzvah: suit
A Manhattan urologist pissed away $2 million in funds from the trade journal he co-founded with a partner and blew it on personal expenses including $24,000 for his daughter’s bat...
Dwight Howard has no idea what rest of NBA thinks of him
For years, Dwight Howard appeared to be the clear successor to Shaquille O'Neal: a Hall of Fame center who could physically dominate like no other player in the league. Now,...
Don Imus’ ranch in New Mexico headed for the auction block
Don Imus’ shuttered ranch in New Mexico is headed for the auction block, The Post has learned. The opening bid on the 2,400-acre spread, where Imus for years had played...
Scientists discover one of the largest dinosaurs ever
An enormous new species of dinosaur that could strip entire branches from trees with its ginormous ‘peg-like’ teeth has been discovered by scientists. Nicknamed Max, the gentle giant was 100...
The Penguins' worst Sidney Crosby fear is coming true
It's exactly what it looked like: Sidney Crosby is concussed, and the Penguins are in trouble. The Pittsburgh superstar, who led his team to a commanding 2-0 lead to begin...
The dangerous lives of the last headhunters of Nagaland
In the remote villages of Nagaland — a mountainous, mist-shrouded state sandwiched between the great river valleys of northeastern India and the jungles of western Myanmar — live some of...
'Pretty Little Liars' crazy plots drove its star to bird-watching
The plot lines of “Pretty Little Liars” have gotten increasingly far-fetched over the course of seven seasons, but as cast member and burgeoning author Ian Harding tells The Post, one...
14-year-old girl held against her will, sold for sex: police
Four people have been arrested for allegedly holding a 14-year-old girl against her will and forcing her to have sex with multiple men over two days in a sex trafficking...
Eight drug gang members charged with 6 murders
Eight members of a violent drug gang -- including two former police officers -- were arrested on Tuesday and charged with six murders while running a drug operation that spanned...
Foster dad acquitted of sexually abusing several children
A foster father accused of sexually abusing eight children he cared for was acquitted of all charges Tuesday in a stunning verdict by a Long Island jury. It took jurors...
US men are making less and less money
As the gender wage gap is closing, men and women’s lifetime earnings distribution seem to be offsetting one another. New research shows men’s median lifetime income has declined by 10...
The city's ethics board might be trolling Bill de Blasio
The city's ethics board trolled Mayor de Blasio on Twitter Tuesday in nine separate posts pointing out that city workers who misused their city vehicles were slapped with hefty fines....
These states have all the fun
New Yorkers are notorious for working hard and playing harder — but apparently, they don’t play as hard as South Dakotans. On Tuesday, finance website WalletHub released a study of...
Pickle juice soda is the latest entrant in bizarre beverage trend
This new soda could put taste buds in a pickle. But Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop, which has locations in Pennsylvania and Ohio, is touting its new pickle juice soda as...
Scandal-ridden pharma giant wants to change its name
Valeant Pharmaceuticals is considering (yet another) makeover. Having weathered continued accusations of financial malfeasance for the past two years, the scandal-plagued pharma giant has changed its C-suite and made a...
Bikers just can't stop crashing into each other during this race
A spectacular bike crash kicked off the start of the Red Hook Criterium race for a second year in a row, shows a new Instagram video. One rider falling on...
This guy's gluten-free airplane 'breakfast' really underwhelms
An airline passenger requested a gluten-free meal for breakfast, but what he got made him go bananas. Londoner Martin Pavelka was flying on an All Nippon Airways flight from Tokyo...
Chefs care more about Instagram shares than deliciousness
Restaurants, coffee shops and even baseball stadiums aren’t just making food that tastes good. They’re making it so it will be shareable on Instagram. Starbucks made headlines recently for its...
'Not a f--king psychopath' Greg Hardy is sorry for whatever
Greg Hardy is sorry for whatever you want him to be. The living, breathing symbol of the NFL's domestic violence problem is attempting an NFL comeback, yet again tossing a rag...
How Bill Belichick brilliantly altered his draft strategy
The New England Patriots used the 32nd pick in the 2017 NFL Draft to pick up a shifty wide receiver with excellent deep speed and inside-or-out ability. This receiver has...
Baby elephant picked up and tossed by 'sexually frustrated' bull
This extraordinary clip shows a baby elephant kicked and tossed in the air by a huge bull because the older animal was “sexually frustrated.” The huge elephant uses its trunk...
Two buyout firms 'actively exploring' deal to buy Staples
Cerberus Capital Management and Sycamore Partners are the two private equity firms actively exploring an acquisition of Staples, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. The office-supplies retailer has...
IAC plans to buy Angie’s List in $500M deal
IAC/InterActiveCorp said on Monday it would buy consumer review website operator Angie’s List in a $500 million deal that bolsters its online home contractor services. Media mogul Barry Diller’s IAC...
How living without waste for a year changed my life
A year ago, I didn’t think I could give up the pleasure of buying my morning coffee or the convenience of accepting a plastic bag. But after researching an article...
University stabbing victim was 'dynamic' man with 'bright future'
The University of Texas freshman stabbed to death on campus had “a bright future in front of him,” his family recalled. Harrison Brown was one of four men allegedly stabbed...
This baker is making internet trolls literally eat their words
Haters can eat their words. A Brooklyn baker is turning mean internet comments into cakes. Best of all, she tracks down the trolls and sends the berating baked goods to...
WWE legend X-Pac arrested for having meth, pot in airport
Customs told X-Pac to suck it. Sean Waltman, aka "X-Pac" from his WWE days, tried smuggling meth and marijuana through an airport over the weekend, cops said. The 44-year-old was...
These interns probably make more money than you
Want to make $8,000 a month and enjoy perks like free housing and transportation? Get an internship at Facebook. Yes, an internship. The social network tops the list of Glassdoor’s...
UFC's all-time great: F--k anything Dana White says
The UFC is screwing the greatest fighter of all time, and he’s not happy about it. Anderson “The Spider” Silva believes he’s been a loyal soldier for the fight promotion...
Heritage Foundation employee asked to leave after defending ousted leader
WASHINGTON – A senior Heritage Foundation employee who has publicly defended the think tank's outgoing president was placed on administrative leave without explanation Monday afternoon. Sources familiar with the situation...
Lawyers for dad of girls killed in Christmas Day fire want cameras in court
Lawyers for the father of the three little girls killed in a 2011 Christmas Day fire in Connecticut want TV cameras in the courtroom when they take on the city...
Family pit bull attacks 1-year-old girl
A 1-year-old girl was attacked and seriously injured by her family's pit bull inside their Queens home, police sources said. Kathy Rojas was playing with the dog at her family's...
How ex-NFLer wants us all to honor tragic daughter
MESA, Ariz. — Former NFL tight end Todd Heap and his family are encouraging people to "share hugs and spread love and joy through random acts of heartfelt kindness" on...
Nick Cannon mourns childhood friend killed in pool party shooting
Actor and rapper Nick Cannon is mourning the death of a childhood, the mother-of-three who was gunned down in the shooting rampage at a San Diego pool party.
Felon facing 15 years for waving gun in Facebook Live video
A few minutes on Facebook Live with a gun might get a Florida felon 15 years — or even life — behind bars. Christopher Brinson, 31, of Fort Lauderdale, was...
Jeb Bush 'confident' he'll be Marlins' owner soon
BEVERLY HILLS — Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said Monday he is “confident” his effort to buy the Miami Marlins will succeed. Bush, who is part of a bidding group...
BJ’s Wholesale Club enlists JPMorgan to help find buyer
BEVERLY HILLS — BJ’s Wholesale Club has hired investment bank JPMorgan to find a buyer, two sources close to the situation told The Post. The owners of the regional chain...
The everyday chemicals you actually need to worry about
Demand for products marketed “organic” and “chemical-free” is surging these days, as cautious consumers are worried about chemicals in everything from apples to wrinkle removers. But does “chemical-free” actually mean...
United CEO vows to stop asking seated customers to leave flights
The top executive of United Airlines on Tuesday called the physical removal of a passenger from a flight a "horrible failure" and vowed that it will never happen again. "Unless...
Facebook allegedly helped advertisers target sad teens
Facebook has apologized after trying to exploit emotionally vulnerable teens. A leaked document reveals it figured out when kids as young as 14 felt worthless or insecure. By tracking posts,...
Terrifying AI learns to mimic your voice in under 60 seconds
When it comes to personal privacy and overall security, we often think of passwords, fingerprints, and even our own faces as being the keys that unlock our world, but what...
Trump wants government shutdown to 'fix' Washington
President Trump went on a fiery Twitter rant Tuesday morning, calling for a “good” government shutdown in September to “fix” the mess in Washington — drawing flak from some top...
Maybe you don't need to be so worried about your kid using an iPad
If the story’s good, it doesn’t matter how your kids hear it. It’s the content of the book, not whether it’s a print or digital, that predicts how well children...
Jared Kushner left a lot off his financial disclosure
Jared Kushner failed to disclose his ownership of a real estate startup linked to Goldman Sachs and George Soros, according to a report Tuesday. Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law and top...
This robot can drill through your skull
One trope shared among all the fictional depictions of a futuristic robot uprising is the idea that, because we’ve taught robots so much about how humans function, we essentially built...
Blue Jays manager celebrates win over Yankees with prank call
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1G8Lax5Afg Things aren't going well for the Blue Jays, but manager John Gibbons can at least share a laugh about it. Considered one of the favorites of the AL East...
Missing couple found dead after disappearing in Belize
A missing American man and his Canadian girlfriend have been found dead in Belize, according to reports. The bodies of Francesca Matus, from Ontario, and her American boyfriend, Drew DeVoursney,...
Charles Barkley mocks women of San Antonio with non-apology
He's not really sorry.
Ex-cop to plead guilty in fatal shooting of Walter Scott
The ex-South Carolina cop who shot and killed an unarmed black man in the back in 2015 will plead guilty to federal charges, according to a new report. Michael Slager,...
Red Sox in damage-control mode after fans' Adam Jones abuse
Adam Jones got hurled with N-word taunts and a bag of peanuts by Boston fans on Monday, and a day later the Red Sox are throwing him a big apology. Tuesday morning,...
Teacher placed on leave after eighth grader's mouth taped shut
School officials in Colorado are investigating “deeply troubling” reports that an eight-grade student’s mouth was taped shut during class last week. The incident allegedly happened at Campus Middle School in...
Raiders draft pick shows inconsistencies in sexual assault story
The accounts that Gareon Conley has backed to form his public defense of alleged sexual assault have evolved. Days after the Raiders made the former Ohio State star a first-round pick, his lawyer...
Soldier captures the moment a blast kills her and four others
A newly released photo taken by a combat photographer in Afghanistan shows the last sight she saw — the moment the blast erupted that killed her and four other soldiers....
Bill Gates says you need these three things to get rich
The world’s richest man has offered some career advice for wannabe billionaires. Bill Gates — the founder of Microsoft — has predicted which three skills will be in high demand in...
Baylor frat suspended after chanting 'Build that wall' at Mexican-themed party
A fraternity at Baylor University has been temporarily suspended after a “culturally insensitive” Mexican-themed party where students reportedly painted their faces brown and dressed as construction workers and maids. The...
Jets can't get rid of first-round disappointment quickly enough
Days after taking safeties in the first two rounds of the NFL draft, the Jets moved closer to parting ways with the safety they took in the first round three...
Mystery surrounds deaths of dozens linked to Putin
Thirty-eight Russians, including two connected to President Trump and 10 prominent critics of President Vladimir Putin, have been the victims of unsolved murders or suspicious deaths since 2014, USA Today...
Carrie Dragshaw is NYC's new 'Sex and the City' fashion icon
Instagram celebrity Dan Clay, better known as "Carrie Dragshaw," has some advice for anyone looking for social media stardom. "Be yourself does not apply to Instagram. Don't be yourself. Find somebody who's...
'Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812' leads Tony nominations
Four new musicals — “Come From Away,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Groundhog Day the Musical” and “Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812” — out of an ultra-competitive field of...
600-year-old tree to be turned into furniture
BERNARDS, N.J. — Remnants of a 600-year-old white oak tree in New Jersey that was believed to be among the oldest in the nation will become furniture. The trunk and...
Corrections officer shoots at ex-boyfriend before killing herself
A state corrections officer who appeared “determined” to kill opened fire on her co-worker ex-boyfriend, sparking a wild foot-chase outside a Queens prison Tuesday morning that ended in her suicide,...
Passengers get into nasty brawl aboard plane
Two passengers duked it out in a free-for-all brawl aboard a Japanese airplane, ending in the arrest of a boozed-up American traveler, according to reports. Wild video emerged from the...
Off-duty MTA worker fatally shot in the head
An off-duty MTA worker, a mother of six, was fatally gunned down on a Brooklyn street Monday night as she was walking home less than an hour after her shift,...
China: United States and North Korea must make contact
BEIJING — China urged the United States and North Korea on Tuesday to make contact "as soon as possible" and ease tensions amid rising belligerence from the two sides over...
Marine Le Pen plagiarized speech from former candidate
PARIS — Marine Le Pen deliberately plagiarized verbatim parts of an address from a former presidential candidate, as a "wink" to him and the voters she hopes to peel away...
Chinese official ousted for 'superstitious activities,' trading power for sex
BEIJING — China's anti-corruption watchdog says a former vice governor of a province has been dismissed from public office for superstitious activities and trading power for sex. The ruling Communist...
Rescued surfer survived 30 hours of drifting at sea
LONDON — A surfer who was plucked from the sea after more than 30 hours adrift is recovering in a hospital in Northern Ireland. Matthew Bryce of Scotland was rescued...
Hollywood reaches deal to avoid another writers' strike
LOS ANGELES — A tentative deal was reached between screenwriters and producers Tuesday, averting a strike that could have crippled TV and film production and inflicted harm on the wider...
Team Trump is leaning toward a new Afghan surge
President Trump will soon have to decide what to do about Afghanistan. After weeks of wrangling inside his national security cabinet, top officials on Friday agreed on the broad outlines...
Democrats are doubling down on failure
Let’s face it: The past 100 days have been a disaster ... for Democrats. While much ink has been spilled in the past week assessing President Trump’s first 100 days...
Court rejects woman's attempt to obtain name of former lover
BERLIN — A court in Munich has rejected a woman's legal bid to obtain the name of a man she spent three nights in a hotel with seven years ago....
North Korea is 'closer to the brink' of nuclear war
North Korea on Tuesday said the United States’ decision to fly two supersonic B-11B Lancer bombers in the area in a training drill is a provocation and puts the two...
Doctors perform first ever surgery on triplets with rare skull condition
A New York couple who was shocked to learn they were having triplet boys spent the first few weeks of their children’s lives in the neonatal intensive care unit learning...
Army helicopter makes emergency landing on 9th hole of golf course
https://twitter.com/13WHAM/status/859109028089253894 CHILI, N.Y. — A Black Hawk helicopter has landed on the ninth hole fairway at a New York country club. Eric Durr, spokesman for the New York National Guard,...
Teen fatally shot at church after being dismissed from school
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Police say a 14-year-old girl was fatally shot on the front lawn of a church near her middle school in Alabama. News outlets quote Montgomery Police Chief...
Appy go lucky: Turn your phone into the perfect travel tool
I'm dangling upside down in mid-air, all pretzeled up inside a thin bed sheet precariously hooked to the ceiling above. My head is but a few feet and a gravitational...
Modern digs for old-timey Colonial Williamsburg
When your daughter is 8-years-old and learning about 18th-century America under British rule, there are few excuses not to go to Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. Especially when her dad’s an...
Where to celebrate the bicycle’s 200th birthday
On June 12, 1817, German inventor Karl Drais set off from the town of Mannheim, Germany, straddling what he called a laufmaschine, or running machine. Two centuries later, we call...
Obamas headed to Chicago to discuss planned library, museum
CHICAGO — Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will visit Chicago for a community meeting to discuss their planned library and museum. The Obama Foundation announced Monday...
This CPA was tasked with trying to kill Castro — and may know JFK secrets
Antonio Veciana was a “skinny, asthmatic” CPA in Cuba when he was approached in September 1959 by a man calling himself Maurice Bishop. Bishop handed him a business card from...
ESPN survivor: Ex-agent planted false report to mess with me
The latest ESPN employee tell-all is a story of redemption, but not without drama, including an out-of-nowhere attack and a layoff scare. ESPN Radio host Ryen Russillo, who lost his partner...
Joe Girardi won't panic about Greg Bird's .100 average -- yet
When Greg Bird stepped into the batter’s box Monday night against the Blue Jays he knew his production during the first 18 games of the season wasn’t close to what...
Rihanna wears petals, Katy Perry rocks a veil at star-studded Met Gala
The color red made a dramatic show Monday night in the grand parade of fashion at the Met Gala, including co-chair Katy Perry's look, as did glittery gold and blue...
It took Jeurys Familia 3 tries to find what he needed on mound
ATLANTA — The first few outings were bad. But Jeurys Familia, returning from a 15-game MLB-imposed suspension for domestic violence, claimed he only looked ahead. “Now, it feels great,” said...
Senators set for fight after they 'snuck one away' from Rangers
For sure, the prospect of taking a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference second-round series against the Rangers is positively tantalizing for the Senators. But that, they insist, is...
Mets' options for rotation help are really embarrassing
ATLANTA — So seven arms have become four and now the Mets are looking for rotation help from the outside. And what’s on the outside? Some really impressive names. If...
Sing along with Stitches
All together now. “Baby, if you’ve ever wondered. Wondered whatever became of me. I’m playing football in Cincinnati. Cincinnati where Bengals roam free.” ... The Bungles took a chance on...
De Blasio lets embattled DOC head keep job when others weren't so lucky
Mayor Bill de Blasio was quick to have Correction Commissioner Joseph Ponte’s back when investigators reported he misused his official vehicle — including spending nearly six weeks of workdays in...
Jimmy Kimmel details newborn son's 'terrifying' surgery in emotional monologue
The comedian got emotional as he described how he and his wife, writer Molly McNearney, were faced with the terrifying ordeal of learning their son William “Billy” Kimmel was born...
Nets make this position their No. 1 offseason priority
In a recent interview for YES Network, Nets general manager Sean Marks acknowledged his team needed everything, but absolutely has to improve at small forward. The amount of interest they’ve...
Red Sox fans unleash torrent of racist abuse on Adam Jones
Orioles center fielder Adam Jones was targeted by a torrent of racist abuse at the hands of Red Sox fans at Fenway Park on Monday night. Fans shouted racial slurs,...
May Day protests deemed 'riots' after items thrown at police
Portland, Oregon, police say officers have arrested at least three people during a downtown May Day rally and march that they say became a riot. Police said on Twitter Monday...