May 17, 2017
Ralph Lauren taps beauty biz exec to be next CEO
Ralph Lauren tapped a beauty executive to lead his company after his previous chief executive left earlier this month. Patrice Louvet, a Procter & Gamble veteran who had most recently...
Stitches: Let it Go! Let It Go!
“I hope you can let this go.” President Trump to former FBI director James Comey? 79-year-old Bill Cosby to his many accusers? Tonight Show’s Jimmy “Fawning” Fallon to the world...
Warren Buffett and 3G Capital back off acquisitions for now
Warren Buffett and 3G Capital have decided to sit back and not make another approach to buy a big company in the near future, a source close to the situation...
Families get into violent brawl at high school graduation
New video showed a fight breaking out at the start of a high school graduation on Tuesday night in a Memphis, Tennessee, church. The footage was captured during the Arlington...
Fox News unveils plan for state-of-the-art newsroom
Fox News Channel unveiled plans Wednesday for a cutting-edge, centralized newsroom designed to increase collaboration across its news, digital and programming teams. “This is a major investment in the future...
Yankees' red-hot offense pounds Royals into submission
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Long before Dellin Betances was summoned to squash a ninth-inning uprising, the Yankees were basking in the glow of assaulting a second straight Royals starter. That...
De Blasio's 'answer' to charter schools is a flop: report
Mayor de Blasio’s PROSE school program, billed as the city’s answer to charters, has produced lackluster results, according to a report by a charter-advocacy group. Launched in 2014, participating schools...
Celebrations and outrage as Puerto Rican terrorist goes free
The co-founder of the murderous terror group FALN walked free from house arrest in Puerto Rico Wednesday — and was greeted by a beaming New York City Council Speaker Melissa...
What layoff? LeBron explodes as Cavaliers clobber Celtics
BOSTON — LeBron James had 38 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and the Cavaliers beat the Celtics 117-104 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals....
Man headed to jail for murder over Hot Pockets: 'I just snapped'
Hot Pockets can get people heated. An Atlanta man was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday for a fatal shooting following a fight over the snack, according to news station...
Oculus developers start feud over signage
The $4 billion World Trade Center transit hub leaks in the rain, is facing a potentially costly wrongful-death suit — and now the Port Authority, developer Silverstein Properties and mall...
Mom shows off C-section scar in viral post
Caesarean sections are common practice nowadays, but that doesn’t mean they are typically shown off on social media. One courageous mom decided to buck that trend and display the reality...
Crowley paid more than $10K to campaign treasurer's son
Rep. Joe Crowley paid out more than $10,000 to his campaign treasurer’s son — starting when the kid was only 14 years old, The Post has learned. Jacob Kaufman, 18,...
Mets' season on the brink despite Terry Collins' defiant talk
PHOENIX — Like a tattered old baseball, day by day the Mets continue to come apart at the seams, one haunting stitch at a time. They lost their seventh straight...
Ex-coach headed to prison for hiding cameras in locker rooms
A former Michigan school rowing coach was sentenced to 22 years in prison on Wednesday for installing hidden cameras in school locker rooms. Timothy Vallier, 31, pleaded guilty to secretly...
CBS shows Stephen Colbert off to advertisers
CBS bypassed the usual parade of sitcom stars during its upfront presentation on Wednesday and instead rolled out the red-hot Stephen Colbert to entertain advertisers. The Tiffany network, hoping to...
Amy Fisher is back on Long Island — and ready for a fresh start
She was a petite 16-year-old wild child with long brown hair, a thick “Lawn Guyland” accent and an unquenchable thirst for older men. He was a 35-year-old, married father of...
Proof that Brett Gardner hasn't lost a step
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Brett Gardner won his first Gold Glove last season and he appears to be better this year. “His body looks livelier. He's always been a tough...
A-Rod reemerges to work Yankees game as analyst
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Alex Rodriguez will be the analyst for FOX Sports 1 Thursday night. It will be the first Yankees game Rodriguez will work. “The biggest thing as...
The next 'Floyd Mayweather' won't be this secret much longer
Shakur Stevenson was sitting in the lobby of the Stewart Hotel across from the Garden on Wednesday afternoon doing what just about every 19-year-old does these days: staring at his...
No, you can't be 'fit but fat'
“Fit but fat” doesn’t carry weight with these researchers. Researchers from the University of Birmingham have found that people who are obese have a higher risk of stroke, heart disease...
There's a shot that can guarantee you orgasms
Anyone worth their reality-TV salt would be well-versed on the Dracula Facial. For the uninitiated, a quick intro: Made famous by reality queen Kim Kardashian, the Dracula Facial is as...
Georgia carries out first execution of the year
JACKSON, Ga. — Georgia on Wednesday carried out its first execution this year, putting to death a man convicted of killing his 73-year-old neighbor 25 years ago. J.W. Ledford’s time...
Trump's Mar-a-Lago can be hacked in minutes: investigators
The Wi-Fi networks at Mar-a-Lago and a number of other Trump properties can be hacked in a matter of minutes, according to a team of investigators. "We parked a 17-foot...
Turkish thugs must pay for assault on DC protest
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s bodyguards on Tuesday attacked protesters in Washington, bloodying several. That’s standard back in Istanbul, but the Trump administration will have to teach Erdogan & Co....
Radicals & cynical pols are ruining the Puerto Rico Day Parade
Unrepentant terrorist Oscar López Rivera will lead next month’s National Puerto Rican Day Parade down Fifth Avenue as a “National Freedom Hero.” And for that, you can fault City Council...
The public needs to see all Jim Comey's memos
The naming of former FBI chief Robert Mueller to oversee the bureau’s Russian-meddling probe will end calls for a special prosecutor. But the public still needs clarity over the endless...
Couple busted for creating fake football league to scam investors
A Tennessee couple are facing charges after they allegedly scammed would-be investors with a fake football league and production company to rival ESPN. Christopher White, 45, and his wife Tracy...
Why Terry Collins let Rafael Montero burn Mets again
PHOENIX — Terry Collins saw no obvious option for the 11th inning on Wednesday, so the Mets manager rolled the dice on Rafael Montero. The result was snake eyes —...
Yankees admit this Masahiro Tanaka spiral is trouble
As long as Masahiro Tanaka tells the Yankees he is healthy, owner Hal Steinbrenner believes the staff ace will emerge from the three-game pitching funk the right-hander is in. However,...
Always Dreaming owners not dodging Triple Crown talk
BALTIMORE — Vinnie Viola and Anthony Bonomo, friends since they grew up two blocks apart in Williamsburg, are dreaming bigger than ever after Always Dreaming, their Kentucky Derby champion, drew...
ISIS may be forming a 'chemical weapons cell' in Syria
ISIS is forming a "chemical weapons cell" made up of countless experts from Iraq and Syria, a report says. A US official told CNN that the terror group is gathering...
On Israel, Trump has moved from outsider to wimp
President Trump was elected as the outsider who would topple the establishment and toss its conventional wisdom and past mistakes into the dustbin of history. In some respects, he has...
High school student dies after football conditioning
A Georgia community is mourning the sudden death of a freshman football player who died after appearing pale during practice. Kamari McGowen, 15, is the second player from Creekside High...
Ways to restore the romance that dating apps kill
From the mid-’90s arrival of Match.com through the launch of dating apps like Tinder in the early 2010s, technology has altered the way most big-city singles look for love —...
Comey's actions don't show any Trump 'obstruction'
The leaks about the Trump White House took a dramatic new turn with The New York Times story about a conversation between the president and former FBI Director James Comey...
Woman calls 911 after finding iguana in toilet bowl
MIAMI — What did a South Florida woman do when she lifted the lid on her toilet and found an iguana inside? She closed it again and called 911. Lt....
The 'Russell Westbrook' type whose red flags can make him a Knick
With the Knicks falling back to eighth in next month’s NBA draft, dynamic if disappointing N.C. State point guard Dennis Smith Jr. has landed squarely in their crosshairs. However, his...
Drunk driving suspect had lizard in bra: cops
TAUNTON, Mass. — Police in Massachusetts say a bearded dragon lizard was turned over to animal control after a woman suspected of drunken driving revealed she had the animal stuffed...
How Yankees cleared way for perfect Matt Holliday marriage
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There was a time, and not so long ago, when Joe Girardi looked at the designated hitter slot in his order with such a different eye,...
Top Dem asks for donation back from pol opposing gay marriage
Following an outcry from gay rights activists, a top national Democratic Party official is requesting a refund of his $1,000 campaign contribution to a New York City Council candidate who...
Making these dating profile changes could get you laid
These are the words you should never use on your online dating profile if you want to nab a hot date, according to experts. Meeting someone new can be tough...
Chef nearly loses hand to pasta machine in freak accident
If this isn’t an advertisement for pre-packaged pasta, nothing is. On Sunday, Philadelphia-based chef Joe Cicala got his hand crushed by a pasta sheeter after he accidentally let his fingers...
Soldier claims United charged him $200 for military duffel
United Airlines forced a US soldier returning from 21-month deployment to Afghanistan to fork over $200 for an overweight bag – which contained a Kevlar vest, two helmets and boots,...
House majority leader 'jokes' about Putin paying Trump
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy said he thinks Russia "pays" Donald Trump during a private conversation with GOP leaders on Capitol Hill last year, according to a report. “There’s two...
Frat charged for damaging national forest during hazing
SAN FRANCISCO — Federal authorities have charged a fraternity at California State University, Chico with illegally cutting down dozens of trees in a national forest during an initiation of new...
Crazed woman emailed threats invoking Hitler to prosecutor
A Missouri woman compared her wrath to Adolf Hitler, Osama bin Laden and ISIS in a slew of threatening emails she sent to a county prosecutor, authorities say. Emily Troncoso,...
Lawyers want man using big-penis defense to show jury his erection
Lawyers in the murder trial of a Florida man who wants to show his penis to the jury went back and forth this week on whether he would need to...
Matt Harvey and Rafael Montero turn Mets slide into a disaster
PHOENIX — Valley of the Sun or Valley of the Done? The Mets dragged their bruised and battered backsides to the team charter Wednesday night grateful for the momentum they...
Alcoholics Anonymous founder struggled to write famed book
The original Alcoholics Anonymous manuscript – complete with the famed 12 Steps on how to stop tippling the booze – shows the group’s founder struggling with the wording when describing...
Why older women and younger men are a perfect match
When it came to finding love in New York, Amber Soletti, a 42-year-old who lives in the West Village, had no luck dating older guys or men her own age....
Sex abuse scandal rocks another prestigious private school
In yet another tale of past sexual abuse of children at pricey Northeast private schools, a former student at Connecticut’s Kent School is alleging that administrators failed to protect her...
Giants' only defense position battles show training wheels are off
Watching the Giants reassemble their defense this spring and summer will be a familiar and fascinating undertaking. There are always new players to mix in, but this time around, with...
It's time to rethink cheating in marriage
Working on my new book, I spoke with dozens of long-married people who described themselves as monogamous. And yet, when pressed, most of them offered something along the lines of,...
'Little Mermaid Live' sets up fans to be part of a world of hurt
Disney is messing with us poor unfortunate souls. When ABC announced “The Little Mermaid Live!” TV musical project at its Upfront presentation on Monday, the internet rejoiced — perhaps prematurely....
Only Tim Tebow can turn ball he threw at fan's nuts into souvenir
Tim Tebow brought new meaning to the phrase “play ball” during Tuesday night’s outing against the Lakewood Blue Claws. The God-fearing athlete — who is now playing for the Mets'...
Dad arrested at Disney World for being a drunk mess
Disney World isn't always the happiest place on Earth. That was the case for visitors on Sunday when an Ohio man was arrested after several people complained that he was...
Amtrak may reroute trains from Penn Station to Grand Central
Amtrak may reroute some of its trains to Grand Central Terminal while it does repairs to Penn Station this summer, sources said Wednesday. Amtrak officials have floated the idea in...
Ex-FBI chief Robert Mueller to oversee Russia investigation
The Justice Department said Wednesday it planned to name a special counsel in the investigation into Russia's meddling into the 2016 presidential election. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said former...
The backlash against naked dressing is beginning
From the high-necked, long-sleeved and floor-length gowns on Valentino's recent runways to the covered up looks worn by Met Gala standouts Sarah Paulson, Ruth Negga and Sofia Coppola, it’s clear...
Ann Dowd's 'Handmaid's Tale' villain is deliciously evil
Beware Aunt Lydia of “The Handmaid’s Tale” — TV’s true villain. The evil Lydia, played by Ann Dowd on the Hulu series, may walk softly and quote scripture, but cross...
Cops arrest man believed to be bicoastal bank robber
Cops arrested a homeless man they believe is the "coast to coast bandit" who robbed several banks in New York and LA over the last two months, police sources said....
Trump backs off campaign pledge to move embassy in Israel
WASHINGTON – President Trump will not use his first foreign trip to Israel to make good on his campaign promise to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem,...
How to live it up in the Hamptons, Martha Stewart-style
Lift a glass to Martha Stewart: author, entrepreneur, co-host of “Martha and Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party” and — new this spring — creator of the vino-delivery service Martha Stewart Wine...
SiriusXM in discussions to acquire struggling Pandora
Liberty Media-backed SiriusXM is in active discussions about making a bid for internet radio company Pandora, The Post has learned. The New York satellite radio company, which has exhibited on-and-off...
How NFLer's gas station 'Jesus' moment led him to Chargers
For the Chargers' newest safety, the team apparently was predestined to land in Los Angeles, and God wanted him to follow. Former Panther Tre Boston appears to be a believer in the...
When Steinbrenner would think about cashing in Yanks phenoms
Hal Steinbrenner’s moment of truth might be coming earlier than anticipated. It could force the Yankees’ managing general partner to forgo the methodology that got him to this point and...
What Steve Harvey should have told his staff
Last week, television host Steve Harvey demonstrated the wrong way to set boundaries in the workplace. In a staff memo leaked to the press, Harvey wrote, “Do not come to...
De Blasio thinks city roads are worse than the subway
Mayor de Blasio is underwhelmed by the MTA's new six-point plan to unclog the subway -- but he'd still take a train over New York's grid-locked roads any day. “Even...
What Bobbi Brown eats for glowing skin
Makeup legend Bobbi Brown, 60, may be synonymous with barely-there, you-but-better beauty products, but her true secret weapon isn’t the perfect nude lip pencil — it’s what’s stocked in her...
Beached SUV is nearly swept out to sea
A New Jersey man trying to take beach pics of his sparkling white Land Rover was surprised when the SUV became stuck in the sand. A tow truck was required...
Sheriff Clarke claims to land job with Homeland Security
Milwaukee County Sheriff and staunch President Trump backer David Clarke Jr. — who visited Moscow in 2015 on an NRA-financed junket — said Wednesday that he will be joining the...
Harry Truman once compared the press to 'prostitutes'
Donald Trump isn’t the only U.S. president who loved to bash the Washington press corps. The original “Give ‘em Hell” Harry S. Truman called journalists covering the White House “prostitutes...
Trump given ceremonial saber to 'use on the press'
President Trump was presented with a ceremonial saber during the US Coast Guard Academy graduation on Wednesday that Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly recommended he use on the media. The...
Get happy with these rainbow-bright looks
These bright, cheery finds practically guarantee a good mood. Ready to make a rainbow connection?
Syrian atrocities at Obama's feet and other notable comments
From the right: Media Hysteria Is Only Helping Trump There’s “a 99 percent chance” President Trump serves out his term, predicts James Morrow at the Daily Telegraph. And unless Democrats...
Scammer who promised to lift deadly curses gets prison
A Chinese national who admitted to scamming women out of more than $150,000 -- promising them that she'd lift deadly curses -- will spend up to 4 1/2 years in...
Stock market sees its worst slide since September
US stocks had their worst day in eight months on Wednesday as investors wrestled with anxieties over how Washington politics could derail the Trump rally. The recent turmoil over revelations...
China to ban dog meat at annual cooking festival
They're dog gone! China plans on banning the Yulin Dog Meat Festival's signature dish this year -- although cats and other animals will still be on the menu at the...
Unmaking 25 years of Yankees lineups led to this juggernaut
When Gene Michael was installed as Yankees general manager in late August 1990 – George Steinbrenner’s last official move before serving a 2 1/2-year suspension – he disliked much of...
Where to eat the best dumplings in America
There’s probably no Chinese food as craveable as dumplings: little packages of juicy meat just waiting to be dunked into tangy soy and consumed by the dozen, we love them...
Is this the world's longest cat?
A new contender for the coveted title of "world's longest cat" has emerged after the massive mouser became a viral media sensation. Colossal Australian kitty Omar has already racked up...
Bob Marley's grandson is chasing an NFL dream
The Washington Redskins hope every little thing gonna be alright -- at inside linebacker. Nico Marley, grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley, was signed Tuesday as an un-drafted rookie by...
Your drunk alter ego is actually the 'real' you
Waking up the morning after a big night out, you can be forgiven for trying to blame any mishaps on the “drunk” you. And while you might truly believe your...
Do Jets already have solution to decade of pass-rushing busts?
The Jets have spent the last decade looking for an outside pass rusher. They have tried drafting them (Vernon Gholston), paying them (Calvin Pace) and finding one off the scrap...
Conservative Party endorses Nicole Malliotakis for mayor
The Conservative Party on Wednesday endorsed Staten Island GOP Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis for mayor. The unanimous backing of the five county Conservative Party leaders could boost Malliotakis’ late bid to...
'Art of the Deal' ghostwriter: Trump's actions are 'predictable'
The ghostwriter behind Donald Trump's best-selling book "The Art of the Deal" said the president has run his administration in its first few months with predictable results and continues to...
Inside Brazil’s illegal butt-lift clinics
A video of a police raid on an illegal Brazilian "butt-boosting" clinic reveals the desperate lengths some will go to in their bid to find fame and fortune. From curvy...
'P---y' taunts and hand massages: Behind David Wells' perfect game
David Wells was a hungover mess on this day 19 years ago, trying to recover from a few hours of sleep and more than a few drinks the night before,...
State Dept. condemns Turkish security's bloody attack on protesters
The State Department is harshly condemning Turkish security guards who savaged protesters in a bloody melee outside the country’s Washington embassy Tuesday. “We are concerned by the violent incidents involving...
NYPD will find other ways to bust up loud parties
The NYPD will soon instruct cops to think outside the boombox when it comes to busting up loud parties. A week after The Post exposed a bizarre NYPD directive that...
Your table salt probably has plastic in it
Hold the salt – there might be plastic in it. A new study suggests that tiny plastic pieces are probably in your store-bought sea salt. Researchers from Malaysia and England...
15-story car vending machine dispenses Ferraris and Lambos
Forget soft drinks and chips, vending machines are now in the business of dispensing cars. A 15-story building in Singapore is offering up luxury vehicles, including Bentleys, Ferraris and Lamborghinis....
LaVar Ball attacks Fox Sports reporter in sexist rant
Criticizing his son’s former teammates at UCLA wasn’t enough. Nor was disparaging the players Lonzo Ball will be battling for draft position. LaVar Ball, the mouthpiece that never stops, took...
Trump considering former Sen. Joe Lieberman for FBI director: Spicer
President Trump will interview four candidates for FBI director — including former independent senator Joe Lieberman and the acting head of the bureau, Andrew McCabe — White House spokesman Sean...
‘Ken Doll’ model is universal health care gone wrong
A shameless wannabe model who bragged about getting a free nose job from the National Health Service (NHS) -- The United Kingdom's public health service -- now claims it isn’t...
This weird beauty trick will get you Instagram-worthy brows
I'm just obsessed,” says Caitlin Horak of her elegant new acquisition. “All my friends want it. They’re jealous.” The 26-year-old cosmetologist from Westchester County isn’t talking about the latest must-have...
Florida man faked 'stage 4 cancer' to lure in the ladies
Several women are accusing a Florida man of faking stage 4 cancer and manipulating them to get food, money, and shelter, just weeks after his wedding to a long-lost love...
Mom dressed daughter as 'Frozen' decoy in stroller swipe
The wicked character in Disney World who stole a pricey stroller used a devious decoy for the job – her daughter dressed up in a “Frozen” costume, according to a...
9 moves that target post-pregnancy 'pooch'
First of all, let’s get one thing straight: When you have a baby, your body changes. And that’s completely OK. More than that, it’s necessary. Every single change that you...
Senate committee wants Comey to testify
The chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee wants ex-FBI director James Comey to testify before the panel next week. “Officially noticed a hearing for next Wed at 9:30am ET...
'Grey's Anatomy' spinoff is everything that's wrong with TV
Does Shonda Rhimes think she’s Dick Wolf? Taking several pages from the “Law & Order” mastermind’s playbook, ABC announced Tuesday that Rhimes, the outrageously successful creator of “Scandal” and “Grey’s...
You're almost definitely wearing the wrong underwear
Take a look down at the girls: Is your bra doing you any favors? “When women are wearing the wrong size, they can be miserable and uncomfortable,” Christina Faraj, a...
Man charged after he was caught on camera punching security guard
A man in Chicago caught on camera punching a female security guard who tried to help him after vomiting has been arrested, police said. Matthew De Leon, 23, of the...
Scaramucci says he's loyal to Trump despite job snub
LAS VEGAS — Anthony Scaramucci quickly addressed the burning question in the room at the start of the SALT Conference Wednesday. “I didn’t expect to be here, to be honest,”...
Get your beauty sleep or lose your friends
Try not to lose sleep over this. People who don’t get enough sleep look uglier, according to a new study. And a lack of sleep can make you so unappealing...
This 18-year-old designed the world's lightest satellite
This teen literally reached for the stars, and it looks like he made it. An 18-year-old from India built the world’s lightest satellite — and NASA’s going to send it...
Kind cop stops traffic to help an old man cross the street
A police officer blocked traffic at a busy intersection in Chengdu, China, to help an elderly man cross the street. The other drivers followed the cop's lead, waiting until the...
Trump's silent Twitter account spooks Wall Street investors
For once, it’s what President Trump hasn’t tweeted that’s worrying Wall Street. Stocks on Wednesday morning turned in their worst performance since September after reports surfaced that Trump tried in...
GOP turncoat trying to erase his long history of bashing Obama
In 2012, he told voters the US “cannot afford" four more years of Obama. But in 2017, George Maragos is embracing the ex-president to run for Nassau County Executive. Maragos,...
Man wins tug of war with great white shark
Bia, behold the most frightening game of tug of war, and possibly the most Australian fisherman there is. Chilling footage, recently uploaded by Australian man Nic Wilks, shows a very...
Do gluten-free diets make you fat?
The latest bad word on the gluten-free craze? The diet might make you fat, according to new research. Scientists combed through 654 gluten-free products for the study, which was presented...
Citi Bike in talks to expand to the Bronx and Staten Island
Citi Bike officials are negotiating with the Department of Transportation to expand into the Bronx and Staten Island — and they are hoping to do it without any taxpayer dough....
Baylor gang rapes were filmed as part of freshman hazing: lawsuit
The Baylor football program keeps sinking to new lows, and the latest allegations take the school to what is hopefully its nadir. Baylor University has been hit with a new...
The surefire way to turn your work life into a living hell
Have a crush on a co-worker? You aren’t alone. One-quarter of Americans have been romantically involved with a colleague, according to a new study released this week by recruiting software...
World’s most expensive earrings cost $57M, don't match
A pair of odd colored diamonds are the world’s most expensive earrings after they were sold for a staggering $57 million. The Apollo and Artemis Diamonds are described as “truly...
Trump wants to create an 'Arab NATO' in the Middle East
President Trump wants to create an anti-terrorism alliance with Saudi Arabia and other friendly Mideast nations in a pact that White House officials likened to an “Arab NATO,” a new...
Contrary to popular belief, airline satisfaction is at an all-time high
This flies in the face of everything we know! Airline customer satisfaction is higher than ever, according to a new survey -- despite all the passenger horror stories dominating the...
Here are the constitutional crises worrying Wall Street
The stock market is taking a nasty beating Wednesday on all the chaos in Washington and all I can say is: What took so long? Let me list just a...
Dozens of MS-13 gang members busted in federal raid
The feds dealt a serious blow to the notorious MS-13 gang in Los Angeles on Wednesday by arresting dozens of accused members and unleashing criminal charges against dozens more --...
Mystery lotto winner is about to lose out on massive windfall
Time is running out for a mystery lottery winner to claim a $24 million New York Lotto ticket purchased in Tribeca last year, officials warned Wednesday. The ticket, worth $24.1 million...
What Barack Obama really thinks about Donald Trump
Barack Obama minced no words after an election night call with Donald Trump — calling him “nothing but a bulls---ter,” People magazine reported Wednesday. Obama gave his frank assessment to...
Lakers can now start the D'Angelo Russell sweepstakes
Multiple teams are evaluating trades for Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell after Los Angeles landed the No. 2 pick in the draft, according to Sports Illustrated. The Lakers are expected...
Low-cost German grocer plots US invasion
If Whole Foods, Walmart and food retailers think the grocery business is tough now — they better not peek around the corner. Lidl, one of the largest European grocers —...
Here's why liberals can give up on their Trump impeachment dreams
Donald Trump's presidency seems like it has been rocked by scandal after scandal. While his opponents like to continually bring up the possibility of Trump getting impeached and removed from...
Huge swarm of bees stops London traffic during rush hour
A giant swarm of bees descended on rush-hour commuters in London on Tuesday evening, spooking pedestrians, landing on street lamps and slowing traffic to a crawl. "While I was videoing them...
This teacher is the poster child for saying no to drugs
A teacher in Oklahoma already accused of bringing heroin and dozens of needles into her second-grade classroom is now facing additional charges in connection with the young students in her care....
Curt Schilling does exactly what Adam Jones said he would
Adam Jones said Curt Schilling could keep his ignorant rants. Of course, that didn't stop him. Jones, the Orioles outfielder and one of the most prominent black players in the...
Trump bashes media in address to Coast Guard graduates
A defiant President Trump on Wednesday told graduates of the US Coast Guard Academy that he had been treated worse than any politician in history during his first four months...
Cops hunting for man accused of groping two young sisters
Police released surveillance footage Wednesday of a man they say sexually abused two young sisters as they played in front of a building in Brooklyn last week. The victims, 6...
A fashionable tour of Grey Gardens, the Hamptons’ most iconic estate
A couple of summers ago, my pal, fashion designer Liz Lange, called me with a staggering announcement: “I have just rented Grey Gardens!” The thought of a summer at that...
Man plans to reopen converted crab boat as strip club
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — An Alaska man is resurrecting a strip club he operated on board his converted crab boat before he was convicted on waste disposal charges involving the vessel....
DOC official fired amid claims he spied on investigators
The Department of Correction official who allegedly orchestrated the eavesdropping on calls between city investigators and inmates was fired this week, city officials said Wednesday. Deputy Commissioner Greg Kuczinski, who...
Good luck saving these iPhones after an SUV barrels into a repair store
A vehicle crashed into Device Doctors, an electronics repair shop in Flint, Michigan. The driver, who appears to flee the scene, eventually turned himself in after police released surveillance footage...
Mom says a fidget spinner nearly killed her kid
A 10-year-old Houston girl had a brush with death after swallowing a piece of the latest must-have toy — a fidget spinner. Britton Joniec underwent emergency surgery on Monday, according...
There's bad blood around how ESPN ended 'Mike & Mike'
The popular ESPN Radio morning show “Mike & Mike” is breaking up, and the Golics aren’t holding back. The co-hosts, Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic, finally addressed the long-since-reported news...
Man critical after falling from seventh-floor fire escape
A 19-year-old man was seriously injured when he fell off a seventh floor fire escape in Hell's Kitchen, where he was smoking a cigarette, police sources said. The man had...
One way the rich will keep getting richer
Your credit score can make your life cheaper, but not in the way you might think. Many people are aware that credit scores are important for scoring lower rates for...
Top House Democrat warns against rush to impeachment
A top Democratic House member on Wednesday warned of the rush to call for President Trump's impeachment as the "most extraordinary remedy" but recommended an independent commission to examine Trump...
Baby boomers are actually way more entitled than millennials
Young Americans are constantly told by the media — and, sometimes, their own parents — that they think the world owes them a favor. Bad news for baby boomers: It...
'Goodfellas' mobster allegedly threatened to kill prosecutor
Aging Bonanno capo Vincent Asaro has been overheard on jailhouse tapes threatening to whack his federal prosecutor, court papers say. The 82-year-old Asaro told a fellow inmate he needed to...
Joel Embiid isn't giving up on his quest for Rihanna date
Joel Embiid's unrequited crush on Rihanna could be nearing a breakthrough. The lovesick 76ers center, whose three-year quest to court the sultry pop star has become a running gag, made his case...
Chelsea Manning fires off her first tweet as a free woman
Chelsea Manning, the former US Army private convicted of passing classified government documents to WikiLeaks, walked free Wednesday from a Kansas military prison. Manning, 29, a transgender woman formerly known...
Inside Genie Bouchard's bitter legal battle with US Open
Eugenie Bouchard’s lawsuit against the United States Tennis Association takes another turn. Bouchard's lawyers filed a motion in Brooklyn federal court Tuesday in her prolonged legal battle against the organization...
Samantha Ponder: The challenge of replacing an ESPN legend
Samantha Ponder knows one thing for sure: She can't try to be the next Chris Berman. "I've been asked a lot about filling Chris Berman's role -- to be honest, I...
A whole generation of men will never see hair 'down there'
I remember the very day I started to feel ashamed of my pubic hair. I was 15, and girls at school were talking about shaving their bits because “guys thought...
Terrorist freed from house arrest after decades in custody
Puerto Rican terrorist Oscar Lopez Rivera was freed from house arrest in his native land Wednesday after decades in custody. Rivera -- who helped form the violent Puerto Rican independence group...
Congress wants to 'hear from' Comey about bombshell report
House Speaker Paul Ryan on Wednesday said Congress wants to hear from former FBI Director James Comey about his conversation with President Trump as part of their effort to gather...
Dog 'hugs' injured owner as he waits for ambulance
A man who suffered a bad fall while pruning a tree regained consciousness feeling the warm weight of his dog Tony on him. With his snout and paws firmly on...
Americans have no idea how to pay their bills
Americans are paying their bills all wrong. The bottom line: When we can’t pay all of our bills, we make bad choices on which ones to pay. “Consumers in financial...
Otters aren't as cute and cuddly as you thought
This little guy was 'otterly' PO'ed! A lion-hearted otter went ballistic when a man tried to shoot a cute video of the furry creature in Scotland. Roy MacPherson posted the...
These 14 real estate deals are nominated for REBNY awards
Fourteen Manhattan real estate deals are in the running to pick up the prestigious Real Estate Board of New York’s deals of the year for 2016. The nominees — including...
Yale dean loves diversity except for 'white trash'
A dean at Yale University who championed cultural sensitivity has apologized for her “insensitive” Yelp reviews of restaurants, gyms and movie theaters, including hot takes on what “white trash” customers would...
How Trump's aides trick him into reading press briefings
White House aides have found a way around President Trump's famously short attention span - make sure his name is included in briefing documents, according to a report. As Trump...
Instagram brat polishes her $2M Maserati with a puppy
A Rich Kid of Instagram has caused outrage by using a puppy to “wash” her million-pound supercar. In a shocking clip posted to Instagram, the barking-mad spoiled brat can be...
Dubai wants to drag icebergs from Antarctica for fresh water
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- A Dubai firm's dream of towing icebergs from the Antarctic to the Arabian Peninsula could face some titanic obstacles. Where many see the crumbling polar...
South Korea: 'High possibility' of conflict with North Korea
South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Wednesday there was a "high possibility" of conflict with North Korea, which is pressing ahead with nuclear and missile programs it says it...
Passenger tries to open cabin door after attacking crew with coffee pots
An Air Canada passenger is in hot water for swinging coffee pots at crew members and then trying to open the cabin door, according to a report. The flight was...
McCain compares Trump scandal to Watergate
Republican Sen. John McCain said the scandals swirling around President Trump are rising to "Watergate-size and scale." "I think we've seen this movie before. I think it appears at a...
I was tricked into doing porn
Kurumin Aroma was just walking down the street when she thought she found the opportunity of a lifetime. Little did she know she was being tricked into the porn industry...
Debris found in Bermuda Triangle matches model of missing plane
The search for a plane carrying a Manhattan CEO, her two young sons and her pilot boyfriend that disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle entered its third day Wednesday, as the...
It's time to 'eliminate' Assad: Israeli minister
An Israeli minister under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that, based on recent reports of new atrocities, it is time to "eliminate (President) Assad." “The reality of the situation...
Did Gisele just reveal a Tom Brady concussion cover-up?
Gisele Bündchen is worried for her husband’s future after football, and says Tom Brady had a concussion last year that went unreported. The NFL, however, has a simple response: Nothing...
Israel rethinking US security ties after Trump's intel blunder
Israel is reassessing what kind of information to share with its “greatest ally” – the United States – after President Trump spilled sensitive intelligence to the Russians, according to a...
New Orleans takes down Confederate monument
NEW ORLEANS — Workers in New Orleans took down a Confederate monument to Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard early Wednesday, the third of four such monuments to come down in the city....
GOP lawmakers may be turning on Trump
Support for President Trump among Republican lawmakers may be showing signs of strain after the latest revelation that the commander-in-chief asked then-FBI Director James Comey to scuttle a probe into...
Chelsea Manning released from prison
Chelsea Manning, the former US Army private convicted of passing classified government documents to WikiLeaks, walked free Wednesday from a Kansas military prison. Manning, 29, a transgender woman formerly known...
Teen arrested and charged with torching synagogue
The blaze that gutted a landmarked Lower East Side synagogue was set by a 14-year-old firebug who had previously tried to torch the historic house of worship, law-enforcement sources said...
Sen. Thom Tillis hospitalized after collapsing during race
WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina collapsed during a Washington, D.C., race Wednesday morning and was taken away by ambulance. Tillis, 57, was seen on the ground...
Putin says he's willing to hand over records of Trump's talk with Russian foreign minister
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday rushed to Donald Trump's defense for sharing sensitive information with Kremlin officials, calling the scandal "political schizophrenia" and offering to turn over records of...
Drunk moron lets friends brand a penis on his butt, wife does not approve
Johnny Henderson apparently thought it would be funny to let his friends brand a cartoon penis on his butt if they could get 10 viewers on a livestream. It wasn't...
The president vs. the intelligence community
North Korea. Iran. The Islamic State. Russian meddling and aggression. Chinese influence. Global cyber-insecurity. The list of national security challenges and potential flash points facing the United States and our...
Prison videos give inside look at Dylann Roof's troubled mind
CHARLESTON, S.C. — A week before the sentencing phase of his trial, Dylann Roof got a visit in jail from his mother, who pleaded with him to reconsider his decision...
Dozens injured after tornadoes rip through Wisconsin, Oklahoma
CHICAGO — Two people died and dozens were injured when tornadoes flattened a mobile home park in Wisconsin and a housing subdivision in Oklahoma during powerful spring storms that battered...
Chick-fil-A rolls out new items just in time for summer
Grilling season is just around the corner, but if you're already craving some barbecue, just head to Chick-fil-A instead of firing up the coals. The Atlanta-based fast-food chain, known for...
Terry Collins desperately hopes Matt Harvey can save Mets
PHOENIX — This is how you fall into the abyss after two straight seasons of postseason baseball. The Mets have managed to pull off the daily double of pitching disgrace....
Burglars on the run killed after car crashes into pond
Three burglars died and a suspect escaped after their car crashed into a Georgia pond while on the run from police on Monday. The police chase began after officers received...
Gary Sanchez provides jolting reminder of his prodigious power
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The last time he played here, in front of the fountains and the politely awed Midwestern audience, Gary Sanchez was on the kind of epic roll...
Union members don't want to pay Norman Seabrook's legal bills
Members of the city prison guards’ union are demanding that the union stop paying for the legal defense bills of their troubled former leader, Norman Seabrook. In court documents filed...
Horrified bystanders watch as woman is killed by garbage truck
A 60-year old female was struck and killed by a garbage truck in front of horrified bystanders in Greenwich Village Tuesday night, police said. The unidentified female was crossing Sixth...
Women in 30s having more babies than younger moms
For the first time, women in their early 30s are having more babies than younger moms in the United States. Health experts say the shift is due to more women...
US and Europe to discuss new in-flight laptop ban
BRUSSELS — US and European officials will discuss Wednesday plans to broaden a US ban on in-flight laptops and tablets to include planes from Europe. The move would create logistical...
Lakers avoid doomsday scenario — it's all about Lonzo Ball now
Technically, Boston won the NBA draft lottery thanks to the Nets. But the Lakers were clearly the biggest winners Tuesday night at the Hilton in Midtown. The Lakers held onto...
Uber driver shot by Army vet who thought he was stopping a robbery: cops
An Uber driver was shot in Texas after a man likely got the wrong idea about him posing with a firearm, officials said. The bizarre series of events began when...
James Comey learned his J. Edgar Hoover lessons well
Somewhere, J. Edgar Hoover is smiling. And why not, for the memo that James Comey reportedly wrote about a meeting with President Trump is positively Hooveresque in its potential implications....
Homeless shelter given foreclosure reprieve — for now
Love wins, for now. Overcoming-Love Ministries has been given a reprieve as the foreclosure action has been withdrawn — but can be refiled. The bank trust that owns its liens...
Howard Milstein wants to reimagine the office building
Howard Milstein is no longer thinking about tearing down 335 Madison Ave. but will pour $100 million into a renovation by SHoP Architects. Son Michael Milstein’s tech hub, Grand Central...
Finance Department double-bills property owners
The tax man cometh — and cometh. The city’s Department of Finance double-billed numerous property owners for transfer taxes on home sales they had already paid in a recent mailing...
Stitches: Hey, you never ... No
The legendary Walt “Clyde” Frazier lent his support for former teammate Phil Jackson and the Knicks last night at the 2017 Draft Lottery. The Knicks’ TV broadcaster was to have...
Student working as drug courier was murdered over payment: attorney
A California law student moonlighting as a drug courier for a bicoastal cocaine ring was murdered on a crowded Midtown street because a buyer likely didn’t want to pay him...
The media might have revealed more intel than Trump
For all the outrage over what President Trump might have told the Russian ambassador last week, aggressive journalism — and ambitious leaks — may have done the worst harm on...
Dozens of commuters stranded after Amtrak issue at Penn Station
More trouble hit Penn Station when an Amtrak passenger train became disabled and stranded dozens of commuters Tuesday evening. The train, running on Amtrak's Empire line, was carrying 85 commuters...
Mets get another poor outing from a starter as skid hits six
PHOENIX — The Mets have been so bad lately that a moral victory could have been awarded to them Tuesday. Sure, they lost their sixth straight, 5-4 to the Diamondbacks...
Trump's presidency facing monumental failure unless he wises up pronto
Right now, the very best you can say about Donald Trump is that he stinks at this whole president thing — in large part because he keeps creating trouble for...
Investors should be all smiles at this year's SALT conference
LAS VEGAS — Hedgies flocking to the $3 trillion industry’s largest annual get-together here will be a cheerier bunch than those who came to the desert last year. Better results...
Nets get the worst possible result to a deal they already lost
When the Nets made their infamous trade with the Celtics in 2013, team owner Mikhail Prokhorov said “the basketball gods smiled on” his team. It turns out they actually were...
Principal says de Blasio's parking gift will lead to rampant misuse
Mayor de Blasio’s election-year gift of parking placards to all city school teachers and staffers will lead to rampant misuse, a Manhattan principal warned in an e-mail to the Department...
Real estate execs tune up for annual 'Rockers in Relief' event
Real estate execs like music and charity, and many have music going in their garages and on the side. Now, the Sixth Annual Real Estate Rockers in Relief will take...
Coke's eyeing of 711 Fifth Ave. goes flat
After speaking to brokers, Atlanta-based Coca Cola has apparently decided it could not get the same or larger rent at its 711 Fifth Ave. building and will leave Polo Ralph...
New series about Tina Brown, Anna Wintour prompts book revision
Bravo’s move to green-light a six-hour scripted series, “All That Glitters,” on the friendship and rivalry of Tina Brown and Anna Wintour, is already spawning a revision to the 1994...