June 21, 2017
How playboy tennis legend Boris Becker lost it all
Now the man once known as “Boom Boom” for his ferocious serve has gone from boom boom to bust.
De Blasio set to lose control of city schools
Lawmakers walked away from Albany without brokering a deal to keep Mayor de Blasio in control of New York City schools. The failure to reach a deal means the mayor...
Activist endorses Monserrate's return to politics
He was expelled from the state Senate for slashing his girlfriend and did time for mail fraud, but Hiram Monserrate was endorsed Wednesday for his City Council run by activist...
Rodale may be eyeing sale
Rodale, the family-owned company that publishes Men’s Health, Women’s Health and Runner’s World, has put itself in play. The magazine giant said Wednesday it has retained investment banker Allen &...
Russian MMA star invites Trump to Madison Square Garden fight
Russian mixed martial arts legend Fedor Emelianenko wants to invite President Trump to his Bellator debut Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. “We’d love to invite Donald Trump,” Emelianenko told...
The torched landmark LES synagogue can't be saved
The Lower East Side synagogue torched in a May inferno cannot be salvaged, according to shul reps seeking to demolish what remains of the landmark structure. “Many locations cannot be...
Teen arrested for shooting at man who catfished him
A Louisiana teen landed in jail after he reportedly shot at a man who catfished him on social media. Chauncy Wilkerson, 19, of Baton Rouge, faces charges of illegal use...
Cable giants in talks for yet another high profile merger
The upcoming season for cable TV could see yet another merger. Charter Communications — the nationwide cable giant whose properties include Spectrum, formerly Time Warner Cable — is weighing a...
These real estate royals are selling their $10M home
Real estate tycoon Don Peebles, founder, president and CEO of Peebles Corp. and a potential New York City mayoral candidate, has just re-listed his stately Sag Harbor, NY, home for...
Professor's twisted posts force posh college to close its campus
HARTFORD, Conn. — A private college in Connecticut closed its campus Wednesday due to threats made against it after a professor’s social media posts that he claims were twisted to...
Ex-nurse accused of killing dozens of kids charged with murder
SAN ANTONIO — A former Texas nurse who prosecutors say may be responsible for the deaths of up to 60 young children was indicted Wednesday on a murder charge for...
Nuns are selling their Harlem 'Motherhouse'
They’re losing their religion. One of the nation’s oldest orders of black nuns — the Franciscan Handmaids of the Most Pure Heart of Mary — is selling a five-story property...
Amazon's next big move looks like it will involve Nike
Nike and Amazon could be the next big matchup to rock the retail industry. Nike does not sell its sneakers, sports bras and hoodies directly on Amazon, but according to...
Jordan Montgomery, the stopper: Yankees' skid ends at 7
For seven games, it seemed like the Yankees were trying to destroy all the goodwill they had built up over the first two-plus months of the season. And then on...
Man who booked massage on Backpage.com says he was beaten and robbed instead
An East Village man called an ad on Backpage.com for a massage Tuesday, but instead of getting a relaxing rub he was assaulted and robbed when two men showed up...
Mets' longtime groundskeeper dies at age 79
LOS ANGELES — Pete Flynn, the legendary Mets groundskeeper from the Polo Grounds, Shea Stadium and Citi Field, died Wednesday. He was 79. The Irish-born Flynn, who joined the Mets...
Mets' pitching coach reprieve: 'He's part of the solution'
LOS ANGELES — Even as the Mets’ heralded rotation sinks further into the abyss, pitching coach Dan Warthen remains on solid footing with the club, according to general manager Sandy...
Trump's net worth takes $100M nosedive
President Trump’s net worth fell to $2.9 billion from $3 billion over the last year, according to a report. Trump’s $100 million doozy is getting blamed on a trio of...
Trump basks in GOP victories at Iowa rally
President Trump took a victory lap in Iowa on Wednesday night -- boasting that Republicans were "5-0 in special elections" -- after notching wins in South Carolina and Georgia. Speaking...
Cuomo taps Joe Lhota to head troubled MTA once again
Gov. Cuomo will appoint former MTA chief Joe Lhota to head up the agency again, sources said on Wednesday night. "The nomination was passed up today," said the source. "What...
Amtrak will sue MTA if it doesn't pay Penn Station rent
The head of Amtrak told the MTA on Wednesday that it will sue the agency if it fails to cough up rent money for Penn Station. A letter sent from...
AmEx is renting out Grey Gardens this summer
Grey Gardens — the classic East Hampton estate that famously fell into heart-wrenching ruin when it was inhabited by Jackie Kennedy Onassis’ down-and-out aunt and cousin, the former socialites Edith...
Inside Brooklyn's knickknackiest townhouse
When Harald and Lynn Husum began shopping for a townhouse, they were looking for a place to dye. It’s not as morbid as it sounds: The husband-and-wife duo, who co-own...
Ackman set to cash in as Blackstone eyes chemical deal
Bruised hedge fund tycoon Bill Ackman might be finally catching a break on one of his investments. Stephen Schwarzman’s buyout firm Blackstone Group has formed a bidding consortium that could...
Phil confirms Porzingis trade talks — and this is what he wants
Phil Jackson confirmed he is listening to offers for Kristaps Porzingis and would pull the trigger if something is intriguing. Nevertheless, the Knicks president said nothing has piqued his interest...
Circuses given time to comply with city's wild animal ban
Lions, tigers, elephants and dancing bears don’t have to give up their jobs just yet. The City Council passed a bill Wednesday that banning wild animals from public performances, but...
College football recruit raises eyebrows with racially charged T-shirt
A four-star football recruit turned heads last weekend while taking part in a training camp at Ohio State — but it wasn't his skills on the field that stood out...
Suddenly no one's left standing from scandal that rocked Lakers
The time Nick Young and D'Angelo Russell endured together with the Lakers, after a scandal that threatened to destroy their friendship, didn't matter in the long run. In just over...
The bad decisions you forgot about that began Mets' demise
LOS ANGELES — These Mets are not only about bad luck in the health department, but also about bad decisions across the board that are coming back to haunt them....
You're not alone if you suffer from 'packing panic'
Millions of people suffer “packing panic” as they desperately try to cram everything into their suitcase before jetting off on holiday, a study has found. Research revealed a stressed out...
Sir Ivan upgrades to $10M South Beach penthouse
Ivan Wilzig, professionally known as recording artist and philanthropist Sir Ivan, has just paid $10.2 million for a penthouse at the W South Beach, designed by Yabu Pushelberg. It was...
Markelle Fultz calls on teammates to explain he's not a loser
The knocks on Markelle Fultz never dealt with talent. The 6-foot-4 point guard projected to be the No. 1-overall pick in Thursday’s NBA draft at Barclays Center has a knapsack...
Fitness model killed in freak whipped cream accident
A French fitness model died in a freak accident with a whipped cream dispenser, according to her family. Rebecca Burger, who has more than 156,000 followers on Instagram, was killed...
'Mr. Robot' star totes cute pooch into shoot at Tribeca loft
We hear that Christian Slater was spotted shooting the cover of Haute Living Los Angeles’ August issue in a gorgeous duplex residence at Cast Iron House, at 67 Franklin St....
Sheryl Crow sells Noho nest for $2.27M
Nine-time Grammy Award-winning musician Sheryl Crow has just sold her loft at 46 Great Jones St. for $2.27 million. (One of our favorite streets has lost one of our favorite...
LaVar Ball's son knows the danger awaiting him
The bull’s-eye figures to be as unmistakable as the smog hanging over Los Angeles on a bad air day. Lonzo Ball simply doesn’t care. Oh, he knows he will be...
Sumner Redstone's ex: Give me $3.75M apartment or take a mental exam
Sumner Redstone’s ex-gal pal is threatening to put the ailing media titan on the exam table if he doesn’t give her a $3.75 million penthouse apartment they once shared at...
Jeremy Lin: Why new texting bud D'Angelo Russell is perfect fit
The Nets landing D’Angelo Russell essentially for a year of Brook Lopez is a coup, praised in nearly all quarters. The only questions are: Can the point guard coexist with...
Thug accused of beating woman unconscious says she stole from him first
The crazed thug accused of beating a 61-year-old woman into unconsciousness on the Lower East Side told cops the victim stole from him first, according to newly released court papers....
This is the fight that led to fatal subway push
A newspaper reporter described for jurors Monday the moments before a homeless man pushed a straphanger onto the subway tracks to his death — and how she captured with her...
Worst roommate ever indicted for killing 8-month-old puppy
A Staten Island man has been charged with animal cruelty for killing his roommate’s eight-month-old Yorkshire Terrier while drunk last May. Michael McNicholas kicked the puppy, named “Banana,” down the...
ISIS destroys iconic mosque where it once declared 'caliphate'
Islamic State militants blew up a 12th-century mosque in Mosul where the terror group's leader declared its self-styled caliphate as Iraqi forces closed in on the site. The explosion Wednesday...
Now men are flaunting their curves on Instagram
Growing up, Ryan Dziadul didn’t feel good about his stocky frame. “I remember ... crying in the Sears fitting room because I didn’t like the choices in my size,” says...
GOP senators to unveil health care bill Thursday: report
Republican senators plan to unveil a draft of their health care bill Thursday that would dramatically overhaul Medicaid by providing a fixed amount of money per person instead of open-ended...
School adviser quits after rigging high school election
MURRIETA, Calif. — Students at a Southern California high school got a lesson in political corruption after it was revealed that a faculty adviser rigged the election for class president...
Mets find a reason to give Zack Wheeler some time off
LOS ANGELES — Another week, another Mets starting pitcher to the disabled list. Zack Wheeler is the latest casualty, placed Wednesday on the 10-day DL with what the team called...
Ryan's right: Tax reform this year is a must
House Speaker Paul Ryan is right to push for a permanent tax reform — one he promised to get done this year. Skeptics now doubt that Congress will achieve much...
'The Hawks screwed over my brother, now they're screwed'
The Hawks are the real losers of the abrupt Dwight Howard trade, says the star's sister. Tashanda Howard painted a bleak picture of the Hawks' future Wednesday morning, a day...
A gift for NYC's gifted & talented
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Brooklyn Beep Eric Adams just moved the ball forward on improving city Gifted and Talented programs for toddlers. In a report released Wednesday,...
How to keep your cool when the MTA ultimately fails you
New York City subway delays have reaching a boiling point — and with them, riders’ stress levels. Some passengers have taken to social media to blow off steam while others...
Good riddance to the Russia myth -- and blame Team Obama for promoting it
Ex-Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson’s testimony Wednesday should mark the definitive end of “Russia hacked the election” hysteria. Too bad it took so long to get to this point. Johnson...
The new 'Gong Show's host sure seems like a familiar face
Veteran British comedian Tommy Maitland makes his American TV debut as the host of “The Gong Show,” ABC’s reboot of the goofy ’70s series premiering Thursday at 10 p.m. Maitland...
A bogus bid to create a new form of cellphone privacy
Next time you set out to commit armed robbery, leave your cellphone home. Timothy Carpenter was convicted of stealing smartphones from a string of T-Mobile and Radio Shack stores. But...
Jared Kushner's falling into a trap on Mideast peace
TEL AVIV -- Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, landed here Wednesday to officially kick off what might be the toughest portion of his wide-ranging responsibilities: Arab-Israeli peace. Kushner arrived for...
The Yankees are beginning to lose it with Chris Carter
Chris Carter began Wednesday on the bench, but it wasn’t a demotion. It was a day off. The struggling slugger is still the guy at first base — for the...
Can rising prospect be roundabout solution to Yankees' 1st base problem?
A losing streak is a spotlight. It focuses attention on shortcomings that can be worked through, glossed over or excused in the good times. The Yankees have had a first-base...
Trump should copy Truman and make Congress work through August
President Trump, time to read up on Harry Truman. The president has mentioned Andrew Jackson as a role model, yet as Congress careens toward a recess it hasn’t earned, “Give...
Mayoral candidate rips de Blasio over empty storefronts
Mayoral hopeful Sal Albanese is blaming Mayor de Blasio for the empty storefronts dotting the city, citing a survey that shows "virtually every commercial block on the Upper East Side"...
Glitch leaves news anchor broadcasting awkward silence
This news anchor froze under pressure – in the best possible way. “BBC News at Ten” host Huw Edwards was stuck on the air for four long minutes on Tuesday...
Ex-treasurer gets prison for stealing $5.7M from volunteer firefighters
More than a dozen angry members of the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department showed up to a White Plains courtroom on Wednesday to watch their former treasurer get sentenced to over...
Bodies found of dad, son who went missing on hike
CARLSBAD, N.M. — Authorities say a Texas man and his son reported missing on a hike in the area of the Carlsbad Caverns National Park have been found dead. New...
Teen vanishes walking her dog, pet later found tied to fence
A Texas teen's dog was found tied to a fence after she vanished taking the pet for a walk. Kaytlynn Cargill, 14, was reported missing Monday after she didn't return...
How sober dates are better for romance
In her early 20s, Alexandra Machover, now 26, had a robust love life. She went on at least one boozy date a week — but, eventually, her alcohol-fueled outings left...
New York public will have a say in new Islanders arena
Once again the public is going to get a say on a new Islanders arena. The club hopes this time it works out better than the last. There will be...
Thug's brutal attack on total stranger at the gym
ROCHESTER, N.H. — Police are looking for a man who attacked an 18-year-old woman outside a Planet Fitness gym in New Hampshire, punching her 39 times and leaving her badly...
Now brides are making guests dress in costumes
Shaquana Robotham wasn’t necessarily surprised when Instagram photos from her wedding showed up on sites such as Yahoo Style and Essence last September. After all, the Hackensack, NJ, resident had...
'The Melania' is the hottest trend in plastic surgery
Melania mania has hit the plastic surgery world. Texas mom Claudia Sierra is just the latest client to go under the knife to look like the first lady, according to...
Male model apologized after allegedly raping wrong roommate
The male model accused of raping a woman in a Hell’s Kitchen apartment was full of apologies moments after the alleged attack — but only because he’d climbed into bed...
Flint stabbing was retaliation for US wars in Middle East: FBI
An America-hating terrorist from Canada cried “Allahu akbar!” and stabbed a cop in the neck at a Michigan airport Wednesday — and later told the FBI he was avenging the...
How liberal minds closed on immigration and other notable comments
From the left: How Liberal Minds Closed on Immigration The Atlantic’s Peter Beinart says liberals’ views on immigration were far more hardline just a decade ago. He points out that...
Ex-Giants linebacker found shot to death in Nevada apartment
RENO, Nev. — Nevada authorities say former NFL linebacker Ryan Jones was shot dead over the weekend in a Reno apartment and two other people suffered non-life threatening gunshot wounds....
My kids don't mind my sugar baby lifestyle
Meet the mom of five traveling the world in style thanks to the rich men she meets online. Suzanne Thatcher, 52, has journeyed first-class to luxurious hotels in destinations across...
Science has found the perfect way to take a selfie
Want to take your best selfie? Tilt the camera. A new multipart study published in Frontiers in Psychology found that the best ways to take pictures of yourself involves getting...
Killer whales are menacing Alaskan fishermen
Gangs of killer whales have been stealing catch from Alaskan fishermen in the Bering Sea. The orcas are even attempting to drive the fishers out of their fishing areas, targeting...
Pelosi under fire from Democrats: 'It's time for her to go'
WASHINGTON – Democrats are wondering if is time to ditch Nancy Pelosi as their leader after suffering a stinging defeat Tuesday night in the special election for a congressional seat...
Fidget spinners land on list of most dangerous toys for kids
BOSTON — The wildly popular fidget spinners that seem to be in the hands of the half the children in the U.S. are also potentially dangerous, a consumer watchdog group...
Knicks' long-shot new Porzingis: Phil Jackson meeting was 'great'
Arizona 7-footer Lauri Markkanen has never met Kristaps Porzingis. But the Finnish big man has texted him and spoken on the phone with him on multiple occasions. “We’ve talked about...
Jets linebacker arrested for alleged nightclub attack
A Jets linebacker was charged Wednesday with assault for pummeling a much-smaller Queens man who accidentally spilled champagne on him at a Manhattan club, cops said. Lorenzo Mauldin, 24, turned...
WSJ fires reporter over ties to Iranian-born arms dealer
The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday fired its chief foreign affairs correspondent over his prospective business involvement with an international arms dealer who was one of his top sources. The...
NYPD set to make transition easier for transgender cops
Change is coming to the NYPD. The Big Apple's police department plans to unveil a new policy Wednesday designed to help transgender cops as they transition to a different sex....
Kidnapper made family take him on Target shopping spree: cops
A North Carolina man was arrested for kidnapping a family at gunpoint -- and forcing them to take him shopping at Target. Rollin Anthony Owens Jr., 29, pulled up to...
Rangers lose Oscar Lindberg and a bit of their future to Vegas
Over the long run, the Rangers could well miss Oscar Lindberg, the 25-year-old Swede who was selected by the Vegas Golden Knights in Wednesday’s expansion draft extravaganza following a breakout...
Snapchat just made it a lot easier for your friends to stalk you
Following in the tradition of other tech heavyweights, Snapchat parent company Snap is launching its own mapping feature. Dubbed Snap Map, it lets users share their current location and then...
Cops nab alleged baggage bandit at Newark airport
Newark airport passengers and police nabbed an alleged baggage bandit before he could carry off any checked luggage, authorities said Wednesday. Brooklyn resident Dashon Devine, 48, was caught helping himself...
Why binge-watching in bed is bad for your health
Americans are doing many more daily activities from bed these days, and it could be preventing them from catching enough shut-eye. Two-thirds of Americans watch TV or movies in bed,...
Hackers can ruin your life with just two numbers
Cybercriminals are using a simple trick to steal people’s mobile phone numbers, move them to a different carrier and use the stolen number to gain access to the victim’s other...
New York bodega selling fake food runs out early
A fabricated bodega selling felt goods is fresh out. Unlike many real New York City bodegas which have fallen victim to rising rents, “8 ’Till Late” — an art installation...
Ex-cop cleared of reckless homicide in Milwaukee shooting
A Milwaukee jury has acquitted a former police officer of first-degree reckless homicide in the shooting of a black man last year that ignited riots in the city. Jurors on...
Eric Garner's daughter sounds off during meeting with DOJ
Eric Garner’s eldest daughter railed against Department of Justice officials during a meeting Wednesday over the federal civil rights probe into her dad’s death. “The DOJ literally gathered my family...
How Chris Berman is living life after wife's fatal crash
Katherine Ann Berman didn't live to see her son marry. The free, adventurous years she and her husband had earmarked were stolen from her. Chris Berman still has his semi-retirement years,...
Russian priest says beards protect against homosexuality
Homosexuality isn't something you like a disease. But clearly, no one told the priest who has said straight men should grow full and bushy beards to prevent them from accidentally...
De Blasio makes another pathetic attempt to save his control of public schools
On the day he labeled “D-Day” for Albany lawmakers, Mayor de Blasio unleashed his most potent weapon yet in the battle to maintain school control — pre-K tots. With his...
How to sleep when you're sweating like a pig
With temperatures over 80, New Yorkers have been basking in the heat all day, but baking in bed all night. If the heatwave has got you tossing and turning in a...
Doctor could be released on bail after bust on sickening charges
The sick neurosurgeon accused of scheming to impregnate women so he could have sex with their children could get sprung on bail at the end of the month. Santa Cruz...
CIA contractors busted for stealing snacks from vending machine
Some of the nation’s top intelligence minds were fired from the CIA — for hacking a vending machine. The spy group axed several contractors after it discovered they had stolen...
McDonald's abroad adds bacon mac and cheese sandwich
McDonald’s has introduced a couple of new sandwiches, and they're both hot off the grill. The fast food chain has recently debuted both a Bacon Mac and Cheese Toastie and...
Cubs star's wife wants divorce, stonewalls MLB after abuse accusations
Addison Russell's wife has filed for divorce, while saying she declined to be interviewed by Major League Baseball in response to allegations the Cubs shortstop had been abusive. Melisa Reidy-Russell...
Head of Superstorm Sandy rebuilding project resigns
The embattled head of the city agency that oversees the problem-plagued Superstorm Sandy rebuilding effort is resigning, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday. Feniosky Peña-Mora is stepping down as commissioner...
Live Nation secretly flies Eddie Vedder to Cannes Lions
Live Nation is good at keeping secrets. The music concert promoter surprised attendees at a Live Nation/Citi party by flying down Pearl Jam lead singer Eddie Vedder, who pumped out...
No one knows how many people actually live in this country
Africa’s most populous nation might not be at all. Nigeria hasn’t had a legitimate state-sponsored census since 2006. And while the country is on track to have the world’s third-largest...
'Impractical Jokers' empty the seats at Cannes Lions
Maybe American comedy just doesn’t translate overseas. Time Warner’s CEO Jeff Bewkes faced a sparse crowd as he took the stage at a Wednesday gab session hosted by the media...
Europe is spending a fortune to look for aliens
Europe recently signed off on a $668 million plan to uncover alien life. The PLATO mission will launch an observatory 932,000 miles into space, in the hopes of identifying habitable...
Memorial for slain Muslim teen is torched
The Washington, DC, memorial for a Muslim teen discovered beaten to death in nearby Virginia was found torched Wednesday morning. The Dupont Circle memorial for 17-year-old Nabra Hassanen was smoldering...
These kinds of dads have smarter, more independent sons
Older dads have geekier sons, a study reveals. It found boys born to men in later life are brighter and less worried about fitting in with the crowd. They were...
Your iPhone addiction is giving you carpal tunnel
Smartphone addiction could be doing damage and causing pain — including numbness and tingling — in your hands and wrists, a study has found. An international study, starting with 500...
These LED eyelashes will turn heads on the dance floor
The future has arrived for clubgoers, thanks to interactive LED eyelashes called “f.lashes.” The wearable technology was developed by designers Tien Pham & Davey Taylor, whose Kickstarter has become a...
'Vegan Bernie Madoff' is headed to Rikers
The celeb vegan restaurateur whose year on the run with investor funds was foiled by an ill-planned order of Domino's Pizza appeared resigned to her fate Wednesday — as she...
Turbulent United flight left passengers in neck braces
Passengers experienced the bumpy skies aboard a Houston-bound United Airlines plane, with more than a dozen injured because of severe turbulence. Flight 1031 departed Panama City at 9:35 a.m. Tuesday,...
Apple's war on leaks, leaked
It’s no secret that a culture of secrecy exists at Apple, but even so, Apple leaks are quite frequent. Tim Cook pledged that the company would double down on security...
Driver in runaway bus wreck was just third day on the job
The rookie city bus driver who forgot to leave the parking brake on — causing the vehicle to barrel down a Brooklyn street in reverse — had only been on...
Kristaps Porzingis talks Knicks frustration, newest 'obsession'
Memo to Phil Jackson: Kristaps Porzingis is getting stronger, putting on weight and “obsessed’’ with his offseason training. However, the 7-foot-3 Latvian for whom the Knicks president is listening to...
England cannot handle 85-degree 'killer heatwave'
Brits have been learning the effects of the sun the hard way as Britain basks in one of its hottest June days in 40 years. The summer solstice could be...
Surgeon's sketch suggests 2 gunmen killed JFK
A fascinating drawing by the surgeon who tried to save John F. Kennedy’s life could sensationally prove Kennedy was shot by two different gunmen. Dr. Robert McClelland held JFK’s head...
How Tyler Austin's trying to climb into Yankees first base mix
With Yankees first baseman Chris Carter continuing to struggle, to put it mildly, and the return of Opening Day starter Greg Bird still uncertain, speculation has started to swirl around Tyler...
Philando Castile died because he exercised his right to bear arms
Philando Castile did what you are supposed to do if you have a concealed-carry permit and get pulled over by police: He let the officer know he had a gun....
Snake slithers out of the hood of man's truck on Texas highway
Two men in Texas had a creepy encounter when a snake slithered out of the hood of a pickup truck while they were driving down the highway. Swade Moyers wrote...
'Breatharian' couple: We eat — just not like you
The “Breatharian” couple who went viral last week is now clarifying the specifics of their "food-free" diet, admitting that they do eat solid foods on a regular basis – just...
How a Congress candidate fits into middle of big NBA drama
Danny Ainge's surprise obstacle to Utah Jazz free agent Gordon Hayward joining the Boston Celtics is his politician son. Tanner Ainge, the son of the Celtics general manager, is a...
Batman literally came to the rescue at a Walmart
It was Batman to the rescue in Fort Worth, Texas. Far away from Gotham City, a Fort Worth police officer dressed as the Dark Knight flew into a neighborhood Walmart...
The 10 most beautiful — and dangerous — roads in the world
Stuck in traffic and dreaming of a summer getaway? Then look no further than these stunning drives that can make you forget your commuter blues. From a flooded road in...
Looks like Trump's staff will keep their jobs for another week
Despite weeks of reports that heads would roll at the White House and that an angry President Trump was fed up with his team, there will be no major staff...
De Blasio ripped for opposing state constitutional convention
A leading good government advocate is criticizing Mayor de Blasio for siding with Republicans in opposing a state constitutional convention. In November, voters will be asked to decide whether the...
Teen falls to his death from roof of abandoned hospital
A teen boy died after a 60-foot fall through the roof and down the elevator shaft of an abandoned hospital in Port Chester, New York. Chris Aguilar, 14, was found...
Jimmy Butler rejection latest proof of Cavs' utter turmoil
Suddenly, the Bulls' future is looking brighter than the Cavaliers'. At least that is the way Jimmy Butler sees it. He may not be the only one. Butler warned the...
It's not safe in soap, but you touch it everyday
Back in fall of 2016, the Food and Drug Administration put out an important new rule telling companies they had to remove certain chemicals from their antibacterial soaps, or else...
NBA mock draft: Knicks splash, Celtics mystery waiting after 1-2
If honesty were indeed the policy employed by most folks who attempt to piece together mock drafts, a lot of picks past the top 10 merely would be listed as...
Amelia Earhart mystery could be solved by dogs
The unsolved mystery of Amelia Earhart’s sudden disappearance during a round-the-world flight in 1937 may finally be solved -- by a group of bone-sniffing dogs. A pack of four border...
Proof that Americans are really obsessed with how they smell
Smelling bad is pit-iful. That seems to be the message Americans are sending with their spending: Though deodorant has been sold in basically the same form for years, US consumers...
Quant fund is concerned about CFTC getting its software code
Renaissance Technologies, the $65 billion hedge fund, is pushing back against federal regulators’ interest in highly-technical trading software out of concern that their source code wouldn’t be secure in the...
Steve Scalise's condition is improving
House Speaker Paul Ryan says the congressman grievously injured in last week's shooting at a Republican baseball practice is "on the road to recovery" but it will take some time....
Legislator accused of assaulting girlfriend in front of her daughter
A Nassau County legislator was accused Wednesday of roughing up his girlfriend at her Valley Stream home in front of her teenage daughter, police said. Carrié Solages, 38, was charged...
Most Americans will go into debt to pay for a vacation
If you’re like many Americans, a beach vacation won’t just leave you with a sunburn — it will also burn a hole in your wallet. Nearly three-quarters of Americans have...
Kim Kardashian's controversial new beauty line has arrived
Just when you think that contouring is dead and buried as the beauty world welcomes softer, more natural makeup, Kim Kardashian is digging it up again. The reality star’s first...
You're calling in sick to work the wrong way
This is some sick advice. Illness sometimes gets the best of us all. Drake was forced to cancel a March concert after a bad sushi roll gave him food poisoning...
MTA board members admit agency mismanaged money as 'emergency' declared
The stunning admissions came amid an epidemic of subway delays.
George Clooney is selling his tequila company for $1B
He’s turned his booze into “Ocean’s” of cash. George Clooney has inked a potential deal to sell his tequila company for $1 billion — more money than his last four...
When golf champ knew his wife's drinking was out of control
For pro golfer Billy Horschel, no victory is greater than wife Brittany's sobriety. The couple recounted Brittany's struggle with alcoholism during an appearance Wednesday on "Good Morning America," revealing how...
Uber wants Sheryl Sandberg to be its next CEO
Uber’s board plans to approach Facebook operating chief Sheryl Sandberg about filling its newly vacant CEO spot, The Post has learned. The Sandberg idea is being pushed by Uber board...
Amanda Knox just made her really weird Instagram public
The cleared former murder suspect has turned her life into a fairy tale on Instagram.
Why some airplanes won't fly in extreme heat
WASHINGTON -- When it comes to getting airplanes off the ground in broiling weather, it's not the heat or the humidity. It's the air density. Hotter air gets thin, making...
1,000 naked revelers go swimming on the solstice
Wearing nothing but bathing caps, swimmers in Tasmania showed up in droves for an annual tradition of taking a dip in the river's ice-cold waters. The 1,000-person swim celebrates the...
Colorado cop goes missing while climbing in Russia
A cop from Colorado is missing after starting a solo climb of Russia’s tallest mountain, his wife and authorities say. Officer Steven Beare of the Littleton Police Department was confirmed...
DHS official: Russian hackers targeted 21 states during election
A Homeland Security official on Wednesday said Russian hackers targeted election systems in 21 states during the 2016 presidential election. “We have evidence of election-related systems in 21 states that...
Drones with X-ray vision are coming to spy on us all
Scientific researchers (and hopefully not wannabe arms dealers) at the University of California have worked out how to use a pair of drones and Wi-Fi to create an instant 3D...
Russia retaliates against latest round of US sanctions
Russia’s deputy foreign minister on Wednesday canceled planned talks with the US undersecretary of state in retaliation for a new round of US sanctions against his country. Team Trump said...
Cop stabbing at Flint airport may have been terror attack
FBI agents investigating the stabbing of a police officer in a Michigan airport Wednesday say it may be an act of terror, NBC News reported. An on-duty officer was stabbed...
'Julius Caesar' director gets death threats at home
The director of the controversial production of “Julius Caesar” in Central Park and his family have received death threats at their Brooklyn home, his daughter told The Post. “It’s sexual...
University rocked by sex tape allegedly involving employee
A “private video” allegedly involving a high-ranking university employee and a student having sex is rocking a university in Louisiana – and school officials are now investigating whether a cybercrime...
D'Angelo Russell's ex LOLs him right out of LA
There's certainly one person who won't miss D'Angelo Russell now that he is departing Los Angeles: ex-girlfriend Niki Withers. After news broke Tuesday the Lakers point guard was being traded...
David Harris lands with Patriots in perfect Jets karma
David Harris found a new home Wednesday, and it is one that will make Jets fans sick. The longtime Jets linebacker agreed to a two-year deal worth up to $6.75...
NYCFC makes historic signing: 16-year-old from their backyard
It took a trip to Ecuador for NYCFC to know for sure they had a special homegrown prospect on their hands. James Sands, just 16 years old, with not a...
People are dropping $25,000 to get anal Botox
There’s a buttload of money in anal rejuvenation. Just ask Dr. Evan Goldstein, a Manhattan surgeon who has pioneered the practice of making buttholes beautiful and more sexually compatible through...
Bald eagle snatches salmon right off fisherman's boat
A video of a wild bald eagle nabbing a freshly caught salmon has been viewed 1 million times on Facebook. The breathtaking slow-mo footage was captured by British Columbia resident...
Straphanger severely burned after touching third rail
A straphanger at Grand Central Station was critically injured early Wednesday when he fell onto the subway track and touched the third rail, authorities said. The 59-year-old man stumbled off...
FBI: Congressional baseball practice shooter acted alone
The FBI on Wednesday said the Illinois man with a grudge against Republicans and who opened fire on GOP lawmakers practicing for a charity baseball game "acted alone" and was...
Chinese zoo blasted for emaciated bear
A Chinese zoo is denying accusations of animal abuse after photos emerged online of an emaciated bear at its refuge. Officials at the Xinxiang People's Park in the Henan province...
Mike Greenberg tells his side of 'Mike & Mike' split
“Mike & Mike” was supposed to be the picture of consistency, even during tumultuous times for ESPN. Instead, the pair’s breakup became part of the larger story of dysfunction at...
'Fargo' star: We should have 'American Horror Story' crossover
Russell Harvard, the deaf actor who originated the role of hitman Mr. Wrench on "Fargo," answered a few questions about his return to the FX series in Season 3. Harvard,...
Why 'Fargo' brought back hulking hitman Mr. Wrench
Deaf hitman Mr. Wrench (Russell Harvard) — he of the fringed jacket and muttonchop sideburns — is the only “Fargo” character to appear in all three iterations of the FX...
'Affluenza' teen's mom may soon join her son in prison
The mother of “affluenza” teen Ethan Couch could soon be joining her son in prison — for boozing it up in violation of her bond conditions. Texas prosecutors want to...
Pentagon blew $28M on wrong uniforms for Afghan troops
The Pentagon blew as much as $28 million over 10 years buying woodland camouflage uniforms for Afghan army troops even though forests cover only a tiny fraction of the war-torn...
Married teacher arrested for having sex with teen student
A married teacher was busted for allegedly raping a 16-year-old student as they carried on a romantic relationship, according to reports. Lindsey Jarvis, 27, allegedly had sex with the underage...
Tennis legend Boris Becker not happy to be declared bankrupt
LONDON — Boris Becker was declared bankrupt by a British court on Wednesday after the former tennis player failed to pay a long-standing debt. A lawyer for the six-time Grand...
Kids slept next to pounds of cocaine at this day care center
Children played and slept surrounded by pounds of cocaine at a Los Angeles day care center that a man used as a drug trafficking hub, authorities said. "The cocaine was...
Watch this runaway bus barrel down a Brooklyn street
This is the moment an empty runaway bus went barreling down a Brooklyn street in reverse, injuring a pedestrian and slamming into a church. The cellphone video taken by a...
Ex-Homeland Security chief: Putin 'pure and simple' ordered cyberattacks
WASHINGTON – Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson told a House congressional panel Wednesday that he wasn't informed for months that Russian hackers had broken into computer systems at the...
Teacher accused of sexually assaulting special ed student
A married high school teacher in Connecticut is out of a job after admitting having sex with an 18-year-old special education student several times, mostly in her car, police said....
Blackhawks star with vicious skin disorder picks health over hockey
Blackhawks winger Marian Hossa will miss the entire 2017-18 NHL season because of a progressive skin disorder he says he's been treating for years. The team announced the news on...
Sheryl Sandberg says she's still grieving her late husband
CANNES, France — Facebook operating chief Sheryl Sandberg said she’s still grieving her husband, Dave Goldberg, who died two years ago while exercising at a hotel in Mexico. Sandberg said...
Danica Patrick uses photos of her abs for good
Baring her bod on Instagram is nothing new for Danica Patrick, but her latest social media share includes an empowering message. On Tuesday, the NASCAR driver posted a side-by-side shot...
The MTA just ruined everyone's morning -- again
Straphangers faced mind-numbing delays again Wednesday as a result of system outages, and MTA workers joined the chorus bashing the agency for its chronic failures. “Every damn day . ....
Kushner visits family of officer murdered in Jerusalem attack
President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Wednesday — part of another US effort to find peace in an increasingly volatile Middle...
The queen continues royal duties with Prince Philip in hospital
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II outlined the government's legislative program in a speech to Parliament on Wednesday after the prime minister slimmed down her plans and promised "humility" in negotiating...
Brussels man was known to police before botched bombing
The man who set off a bomb at Brussels Central Station was a 36-year-old Moroccan who had been known to police but not linked to terror groups, officials said Wednesday The...
Slow driver arrested on interstate
OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. — A Connecticut woman is facing multiple charges after police say she drove 25 mph on Interstate 95 while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The...
Trump takes jab at Democrats after special election loss
President Trump did a special election tally on Twitter early Wednesday, touting Republicans' congressional wins while goading Democrats and the media over the losses. "Democrats would do much better as...
Woman who hid loaded handgun in her vagina gets probation
WACO, Texas — A Texas woman who police said packed a loaded pistol in her vagina has been sentenced to probation after she pleaded guilty to drug possession. Ashley Cecilia...
Tourists warned against taking selfies at burned London high-rise
Tourists are flocking to the charred remains of Grenfell Tower — to take ghoulish selfies. The heartless spectacle at the site — where 79 people died — has led west...
Prince Philip admitted to hospital to treat infection
LONDON — Prince Philip has been admitted to a hospital for treatment of an infection and will not be able to attend the queen’s speech, Buckingham Palace said Wednesday. Philip,...
Trump's top-notch legal team could save the GOP
President Trump probably doesn’t think he has had an adequate spokesperson since the days of “John Miller.” But his legal team — composed of very real and accomplished people —...
DNA study reveals cats traveled with humans centuries ago
Long before cats became the darlings of Facebook and YouTube, they spread through the ancient human world. A DNA study reached back thousands of years to track that conquest and...
Cops urge author to end deadly treasure hunt with cult following
SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico's top law enforcement officer is urging the author and antiquities dealer who inspired thousands to search remote corners of the American West for a...
Chris Carter is making this a really important Greg Bird update
The Yankees were awaiting an update on Greg Bird’s bruised right ankle Tuesday night after the first baseman visited Dr. Robert Anderson in Charlotte, N.C., earlier in the day, while...
Yankees are suddenly facing a gut-check moment
This was a perfect way for the Yankees to announce they were back. A 3-1 hole had been closed to 3-2 in the fourth inning when Aaron Judge crushed a...
Trump thanks students whose yearbook photos were photoshopped
President Donald Trump is weighing in on a New Jersey school district where yearbooks were altered to remove three students’ references to him. President Trump thanked a pair of New...
Flynn received highly classified info despite blackmail fears
Former national security adviser Mike Flynn received highly classified intelligence briefings in January, even as senior officials were convinced he could be subject to blackmail by the Russians, it was...
Marco Rubio laughs off picture of 'failed' Ivanka hug
WASHINGTON — Sometimes all you can do is surrender to Twitter. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio probably started out his day Tuesday thinking about paid family leave, child care tax credits...
This was a good sign about the new Michael Pineda
Michael Pineda couldn’t find his fastball. He had “basically zero” command on it, according to manager Joe Girardi. And somehow, Pineda still gave the Yankees a chance to end their...
What Democrats can learn from spending $30M on a House race — and losing
Before we go overboard analyzing the meaning of the narrow special-election victory of a Republican in a Republican district, we should remember how it came to be that a Democrat...
Empty bus goes out of control, slams into church, pedestrian
A empty city bus rolled out of control in reverse down a Brooklyn street Wednesday, hitting a pedestrian and crashing into a church after its driver forgot to leave the...
Vornado Realty Trust's decadent office space remains a mystery
With no tower planned for the top of the James A. Farley Post Office Building, the whereabouts of the 730,000 square feet of office space has been a head-scratcher. But...
NHL star may have to retire because he's allergic to his equipment
Blackhawks star Marian Hossa's NHL career could be over because he is allergic to his equipment. Though it sounds strange, it's no laughing matter. There is a "legitimate possibility" that...
Former NFL great donating brain for concussion research
MIAMI — Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Sapp is donating his brain for medical research. Sapp announced on social media Tuesday that his brain will go to the Concussion...
Scandal-plagued Uber founder Travis Kalanick resigns as CEO
The embattled founder and CEO of Uber reportedly stepped down Tuesday amid increasing pressure from shareholders. Travis Kalanick was told in a memo by shareholders that he must leave immediately...
SL Green eyes new downtown tower near WTC
SL Green Realty Corp. is in the midst of planning a new downtown building near the World Trade Center. The real estate investment trust owns the small 183 Broadway, which...
Mets destroyed by Dodgers' Corey Seager's three home runs
LOS ANGELES — To paraphrase something Keith Hernandez might say into an open microphone, Robert Gsellman got his pectoral muscles lit Tuesday night. Actually, the all of the Mets’ pitchers...
Saudi Arabia's king upends royal succession, names son as 1st heir
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Wednesday appointed his 31-year-old son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince, placing him firmly as first-in-line to the throne and removing...
Steakhouse to the stars strikes last-minute deal with landlord
Donohue’s Steak House, the favorite East Side neighborhood haunt of Jimmy Fallon, Matt Lauer — and Bernie Madoff until he had to relocate — narrowly cheated death this week, just...
Jack Ma plays nice in Detroit as regulators look over acquisition
Chinese billionaire entrepreneur Jack Ma has spent the past several days in Detroit hosting a conference aimed at helping mom-and-pop US companies sell more American-made products in the giant Asian...
Inside Glam Media's relaunch under new ownership
More details are emerging on the fallen unicorn Glam Media — one of the more spectacular collapses of the digital world last year — which is relaunching in September under...
Second suitor emerges as potential buyer of Chicago Sun-Times
A second suitor has emerged for the Chicago Sun-Times — hoping to keep Tronc, the owner of the Chicago Tribune, from owning both Windy City daily papers. Edwin Eisendrath, who...
Chelsea bombing suspect battles over terrorism label
Lawyers for Chelsea bombing suspect Ahmad Rahimi battled with federal prosecutors Tuesday on whether they can label him a terrorist sympathizer at his trial. Prosecutors told Manhattan federal Judge Richard...
Obama's education secretary throws de Blasio a charter school curveball
Former Obama Education Secretary Arne Duncan threw Mayor de Blasio a curveball Tuesday when he joined Hizzoner on a teleconference to back renewal of mayoral control of schools — but...
Trump takes shot at Obama over Otto Warmbier tragedy
President Trump said Tuesday that college student Otto Warmbier — imprisoned by North Korea during the Obama administration — might be alive today if the United States had “brought him...
The truth about mayoral control under de Blasio
A dose of exaggeration is inevitable and occasionally welcome in politics. But in making his case for keeping control of New York schools, Mayor Bill de Blasio is crossing the...
De La Hoya: Alvarez vs. Golovkin a 'real fight' — unlike McGregor-Mayweather 'show'
Oscar De La Hoya said the Aug. 26 bout between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor in Las Vegas will have little impact on the Sept. 16 matchup between Gennady Golovkin...
Amazon wants to take over your closet next
Amazon.com is entering the fashion subscription-box business. Sure, the e-commerce giant shook the supermarket world Friday when it unveiled its takeover of Whole Foods — but on Tuesday, it revealed...
Grocery stores looking into delivery business after Amazon deal
Amazon’s surprise deal to buy Whole Foods has set the grocery world spinning — with several players looking for a food delivery partner so it can better compete with a...