July 3, 2017
Yankees in trouble if bullpen issues aren't sorted out soon
The Yankees have been living large off the back end of their bullpen for more than two decades, since before John Wetteland put on pinstripes in 1995 and handed the...
My boss asked if I ever 'took any naked pictures': suit
A Brooklyn Criminal Court clerk claims her boss asked if she “took any naked pictures” of herself and once referred to her as “one of those hot Latinas,” a harassment...
Fresh off its crazy Canal expansion, Panama is Central America's new travel star
As far as drug-trafficking despots go, Gen. Manuel Noriega — who just died a little over a month ago — had tremendous taste in venue: The “bridge of the world, heart...
Teacher, husband found shot to death in truck on side of road
Authorities are investigating the deaths of a Texas couple found shot inside a truck on the side of a highway. Ursula Tammy Kokotkiewicz, 32, and her husband, Jacob Kokotkiewicz, 31,...
Yankees can't afford for CC Sabathia to skip a beat in return
CC Sabathia was pitching as well as just about anyone in baseball in the month before he went down with a strained left hamstring in June. With the way the...
Why a visit to Savannah is like the tastiest box of chocolates
Savannah, Ga., may be best known for its ghostly encounters and Civil War sites, but the South’s most historic city isn’t just defined by those two claims to fame. In...
Stitches: Light fuse; get away
Beached! Hangin’ with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie at one of the many state beaches marked “CLOSED” for the peasants and peons under his rule. All in all a great...
How one play defines difference between Mets and Nationals
WASHINGTON — Maybe it’s not possible, or fair, to summarize a baseball season in one snapshot, on one play. There are a lot of reasons why the Mets exist where...
New Jersey Legislature reaches deal with Christie to end shutdown
The stalemate over New Jersey’s state budget finally ended Monday night as top legislators and Gov. Chris Christie announced they had reached an agreement after a three-day government shutdown. State...
Live like a god in the Holy Land's hautest hotel
A hotel of fantastic contradictions, Jerusalem’s Mamilla Hotel is a place where traditional hospitality meets contemporary architecture — and sophisticated service is delivered amid a funky, modern vibe. Why The...
Malliotakis regrets voting against gay marriage
GOP mayoral candidate Nicole Malliotakis has a big regret: her vote against gay marriage six years ago. “Any legislator has votes that they regret, and just like President Barack Obama,...
Sleeping man killed when suspect lit him on fire: authorities
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis man is jailed on $500,000 cash bond after being accused of setting another man on fire using charcoal lighter fluid. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch...
Britney Spears' first visit to Israel causes mayhem
Britney Spears’ first visit to Israel caused chaos Sunday as fans mobbed her during a visit to the Western Wall, leading her to skip a dinner with Israeli Prime Minister...
Masahiro Tanaka reminds why he's so important
Monday afternoon began at Yankee Stadium with much fanfare surrounding Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez, two players at the center of the Yankees’ much-heralded youth movement. The spotlight is well-deserved,...
Trump holds series of calls with foreign leaders ahead of G-20
President Trump tweeted on Monday that he had spoken with the Saudi king and leaders of Germany and Italy in an apparent effort to show he was not spending more...
Prosecutors ask judge to shut up 'Pharma Bro'
Even federal prosecutors want loudmouth “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli to shut up. Prosecutors trying the notorious 34-year-old for securities fraud asked Judge Kiyo Matsumoto on Monday for a gag order...
Boy survives 7-story fall from window
QUINCY, Mass. — Police say a 5-year-old boy has survived a fall from a seven-story window in Massachusetts. Officials say the boy was leaning on a window screen at a...
Starbucks worker found alive after mysterious disappearance
A Starbucks employee who vanished from her job in North Carolina last week while on a break was found alive at a Virginia parking garage. Allison Cope, 24, was found...
I kept getting pregnant while using birth control and condoms
A mom of four became pregnant with three of her kids despite “religiously” using the contraceptive pill and condoms. In a bid to put a stop to her ever-expanding brood,...
Man drowns on his lawnmower after riding into creek
DALEVILLE, Ind. — A 62-year-old man has been killed after his riding lawn mower rolled over into an Indiana creek. The (Muncie) Star Press reports that Jeffery Foster was mowing...
Mets waste Steven Matz gem in heartbreaking loss to rivals
WASHINGTON — Yoenis Cespedes’ futile charge for Ryan Raburn’s bloop to left field in the ninth inning Monday night left the Mets in a lose-lose situation. There was the loss,...
Accused kidnapper spotted at vigil for alleged victim
The suspected kidnapper behind a University of Illinois exchange student's disappearance attended a vigil for the missing woman, authorities said. Brendt Christensen, 28, was arrested Friday for abducting 26-year-old Yingying Zhang,...
North Korea launches longest-range missile yet
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile Tuesday that appeared to have flown for a longer time than previous such missiles, landing in waters near North...
Amtrak moves trains to Grand Central for 'summer of hell'
Grand Central will pick up some of Penn Station’s slack as Amtrak spends the summer repairing the crumbling west side transit hub, Amtrak announced Monday. Six of the company’s daily...
Pregnant woman struck by lightning delivers baby
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A woman who was struck by lightning while she was pregnant remains in intensive care at a Florida hospital where her newborn also is being treated....
Knicks center wants more than just being NBA guinea pig
ORLANDO, Fla. — Knicks center Luke Kornet is one of the NBA pioneers — signed to the new two-way contract found in the brand-new collective bargaining agreement. The 7-foot-1 undrafted...
The Knicks' future point guard wants their old one back
ORLANDO, Fla. — Knicks free agent Derrick Rose was far from summer league Monday — visiting the Bucks in Milwaukee on a recruiting trip. While the Knicks wait to see...
Shakespeare's young, randy roots take center stage on TNT
Series built around legendary figures such as physicist Albert Einstein (“Genius”), monarch Queen Elizabeth II (“The Crown”) and Hollywood star Bette Davis (“Feud”) have made for a memorable and diverse...
Yankees admit 'worst-case scenario' in play for Greg Bird
The Yankees are so confounded by Greg Bird’s nagging right ankle injury, general manager Brian Cashman used the “S” word — surgery — as a possibility even though the team...
Taxpayer funds helped pay for Puerto Rican terrorist's float
A Harlem non-profit bankrolled with taxypayer funds from City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito helped construct the float convicted terrorist Oscar Lopez Rivera rode during the recent Puerto Rican Day Parade....
Dellin Betances is encouraged by how he's been bashed
Dellin Betances will be in Miami next week for the All-Star Game, but he’s hardly been pitching like an All-Star lately. “Thank God the players voted last week,’’ Betances said...
From 'Chopped' to 'Trek': What to binge on July 4
What's nice about TV viewing in the digital age is always having the ability to watch programming without being tethered to your television set. With that in mind, here are...
500 Startups’ Dave McClure resigns after harassment claims
Disgraced tech investor Dave McClure has resigned as a general partner of 500 Startups, according to reports. McClure had admitted in a blog post on Saturday that he had acted...
Man heads to jail for posing as model to get teen's nude photo
PEMBERTON, N.J. — A New Jersey man who pretended to be a male fitness model on social media and convinced a 13-year-old Texas girl to send him numerous nude photos...
Jacob deGrom is trying to figure out how he can be an All-Star
WASHINGTON — Consecutive brutal starts beginning in late May may have cost Jacob deGrom a spot on the NL All-Star roster, but the Mets right-hander has no qualms about waiting...
Tourist loses arm in crocodile attack while peeing in lagoon
A crocodile bit the arm off a tourist as he went to the bathroom in a Mexican lagoon. The man, believed to be a tourist, was relieving himself in the...
Rahm Emanuel pokes fun at NYC's transit woes
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel threw shade on the Big Apple’s subway system in an op-ed published Monday — boasting about mass transit in the Second City, a place so violent...
Tiger Woods done with 'intensive program' in hopeful update
Two weeks after Tiger Woods announced he was getting "professional help" to manage his medications, the golf legend stated that his program is finished. "I recently completed an out of...
Protesters carrying coffins gather to fight gun laws
Toting two coffins, community activists gathered in downtown Manhattan on Monday to call for new gun laws that would ensure a mandatory 10-year-sentence for anyone caught with an illegal firearm....
Couple claims Uber hit them with nearly $900 bill after concert
Ahhh, Summerfest. Milwaukee’s finest. The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Luke Bryan, Paul Simon, Pink, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, 860 percent Uber surge pricing … Whoa. Stop...
Teen dies when ATV crashes into trees
CITRA, Fla. — A Florida teenager who was injured when his all-terrain vehicle crashed into a tree has died. The Ocala Star-Banner reports the crash happened Saturday when 17-year-old Sean...
Three men arrested for parachuting off cellphone tower
WYOMING, Minn. — Three men were arrested after climbing to the top of a cellphone tower in Wyoming, Minnesota and parachuting to the ground. Authorities say police on routine patrol...
Residents narrowly escape dramatic Bronx blaze, 12 injured
Residents of a burning Bronx building -- including a 9-year-old and his older brother -- frantically climbed down fire escapes to escape Monday morning, cops and witnesses said. "I heard...
The secret to living past 100 can be found in this remote Chinese village
When Dr. John Day first heard about a remote Chinese village where the residents — despite having few modern amenities — suffered virtually none of the diseases associated with getting...
Man dies jumping from Washington Bridge
A man jumped to his death Monday from an Upper Manhattan bridge. The unidentified man plunged from the Bronx side of the Washington Bridge, which connects Manhattan with The Bronx,...
Jana Partners tries blocking pricey energy company merger
Jana Partners is trying to block an expensive merger between two energy companies. The Barry Rosenstein-led activist hedge fund announced a 5.8 percent stake in Pittsburgh-based EQT Corporation on Monday,...
Bronx hospital gunman likely used expired ID to gain entry
Cops believe that Bronx hospital killer Henry Bello simply used his expired doctor’s ID to stroll past building security with his assault rifle under his white lab coat, law-enforcement sources...
The making of 'America the Beautiful'
Katharine Lee Bates, a 33-year-old English literature teacher at Wellesley College, was on “a merry expedition up Pike’s Peak” in Colorado in 1893 when she looked out “over the sea-like...
Rahm Emanuel's minor-league advice
Exile from national politics plainly hasn’t cost Rahm Emanuel an ounce of chutzpah: The Chicago mayor took to the New York Times op-ed page the other day to sound off...
The Reagan that today's Republicans have forgotten
Does anyone really know Ronald Reagan? In his new book “The Working Class Republican,” a bracingly revisionist account of the 40th president, Henry Olsen answers “no.” One of the most...
This is a turning point for bold Devils, who won't stop now
Ray Shero asked that Devils fans look at his actions as general manager and recognize the direction he is trying to lead the team. And Shero is correct that the...
Facing the facts of America's bloody birth
PHILADELPHIA - Some American history museums belabor visitors with this message: You shall know the truth and it shall make you feel ashamed of, but oh-so-superior to, your wretched ancestors....
Dismembered bar manager's blood found in boyfriend's bathtub
A tattooed torso that washed up in Brooklyn last week appears to belongs to a 31-year-old New Jersey bar manager — whose blood was found in her boyfriend's bathtub, according to...
Suspect shot to death attempting to steal helicopter at airport
A suspect was shot to death on Monday after attempting to steal a helicopter at an airport in Hillsboro, Oregon, the Oregonian newspaper reported. All arriving and departing flights were...
What Knicks execs were really laughing at in Carmelo video
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Clarence Gaines Jr., former Knicks president Phil Jackson’s top adviser, reacted angrily when asked about an NBA TV video that some allege shows him and GM Steve...
Police union takes aim at DA who charged cop with murder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn-VuTtk42A The NYPD sergeants’ union released a scathing video Monday targeting Bronx DA Darcel Clark for her role in prosecuting the officer who shot dead a bat-wielding woman. In the...
'Five Nights at Freddy's' creator cancels sixth game
Scott Cawthon, the creator of the horror video game franchise "Five Nights at Freddy’s," has confirmed he is canceling the planned next installment of the popular series. Since its debut...
Justice Kennedy might retire next year
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy may retire next year, giving the Trump administration the opportunity to fill the vacancy and move the court to the right for years to come....
Indian woman attacked with acid for fifth time
An Indian woman who survived an alleged gang rape and four acid attacks was burned with the deadly liquid a fifth time, according to a report. The unnamed 35-year-old mom...
Whole Foods recalls tuna salad that was labeled as chicken
Maybe they thought Chicken of the Sea was really chicken. Tri-state area Whole Foods supermarkets recalled their deli-sold chicken salad over the weekend, because it’s actually tuna salad — accidentally...
VR is good for something other than video games and porn
Alex Wood's blood and needle phobia went from being a source of anxiety to life-threatening after he contracted pre-diabetes in college. With skyrocketing blood sugar and hypoglycemia levels, Wood was...
Social media is the only thing that likes Chris Christie right now
The image of Chris Christie sunbathing on a shuttered New Jersey beach is fast becoming the next great internet meme, as Twitter users Photoshop the lounging GOP governor into new...
Diamonds just got even more valuable
Diamonds just got much more valuable. Thanks to Australian research, they will soon become "lenses" offering a powerful view of individual molecules and atoms. The ability to do this is...
Playboy models get tossed into Mexican jail
A trio of Playboy Playmates say they were locked in a Mexican jail for 24 hours and had to beg for food and water because immigration officials believed they were...
Olivia de Havilland's real-life 'Feud'
Hollywood legend Olivia de Havilland turned 101 years young this weekend and is still as feisty as ever — evidenced by her lawsuit against FX and its limited series “Feud,”...
HIV-positive middle school aide accused of sexually abusing boys
A former instructional assistant at a middle school in Maryland who told authorities he’s HIV positive has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing several male students, authorities said. Carlos Deangelo...
Navy man who blasts military tribute song at war with neighbors
Let freedom ring — unless it’s too loud! A Navy officer who plays a recording of “Taps” outside his home every night is going to war with his neighbors, who...
This is your perfect Fourth of July playlist
Take the tired old Springsteen numbers off rotation, because here’s our playlist of less obvious Fourth of July jams. “One Nation Under a Groove” — Funkadelic The language of funk...
Grooms are now wearing makeup on their wedding day
When Tom Ni, a 29-year-old California native, was prepping for his Queens wedding last September, the marketing exec figured he’d rent a tux and be done. Little did he know...
Man dies after vaping liquid fentanyl
A man in Michigan died over the weekend after apparently using liquid fentanyl in a vaping device. The victim, a 39-year-old Alpena man, could not be revived by medics who...
Trump: US 'delighted' to help terminally ill British baby
President Trump on Monday said the US would be “delighted” to help a terminally ill British baby who faces certain death after a court ruled the 10-month-old boy should be...
This community slaughters hundreds of whales every year
Faroe Islanders have turned the sea red after slaughtering hundreds of whales as part of a centuries-old hunt, which has been harshly criticized by animal rights groups. The hunts or...
7 crazy toppings to up your hot dog game for Fourth of July
Spending the Fourth of July scarfing down hot dogs fresh off the grill and later watching fireworks as they splash across the sky adds up to a traditionally exuberant way...
Judge tosses lawsuit accusing Facebook of spying on users
Wary Facebook users aren't going to “like” this. A judge has tossed out a lawsuit accusing the social media giant of spying on its users’ activity even after they’ve logged...
Amtrak raises the speed limit for Penn Station trains
Trains coming and going at Penn Station can now move faster than the crawl speed of 10 mph, a restriction that has been causing delays for commuters, Amtrak announced Monday....
Aaron Judge bringing a Yankees buddy to Home Run Derby
Next Monday’s Home Run Derby in Miami will have a heavy pinstripe pattern to it. Not only will baseball’s home run leader Aaron Judge compete in the power showcase, but...
Robotic police cars are ready to patrol the streets of Dubai
With the immense wealth of the region, Dubai has quickly become one of the hottest places for companies to test out their newest, wildest future tech. It wasn’t long ago...
Ecstasy being studied as treatment for alcoholism
Taking party drug ecstasy may help boozers break their addiction to alcohol. Scientists are set to carry out the first ever trial to see whether the controlled substance can help...
9-year-old girls ask for vagina surgery to look 'like a Barbie'
Girls as young as 9 are seeking surgery on their vaginas because they are worried about the way they look, experts have warned. There is a belief that the inner...
World's 'hardest' workout has a paramedic on standby
We all want a body to die for . . . and with one new exercise class, that could become a reality. Gymbox’s Flatline class in London has been dubbed the “hardest workout in...
How to know when you should encourage your kid to quit
Just say no. That’s something parents today should encourage their kids to say more of, experts say — at least when it comes to extracurriculars. Indeed, numerous studies on teenage...
North Korea is sitting on $6 trillion in mineral resources
It has long been regarded as a poor country. But as it turns out North Korea is a lot richer than we thought, or at the very least has the...
Cab slams into group of pedestrians in Boston
A taxi driver veered into a group of fellow cabbies in Boston on Monday afternoon, injuring 10 people, police said. The out-of-control hack apparently hit the gas instead of the...
How to live to 100, according to the women who know best
When Pamela Binns caught sight of the signs marking the end of her grueling 26-mile marathon, exhaustion turned to exhilaration. After pounding the streets for more than five hours, she...
The Cavaliers' future looks bleak
For the Cavaliers, the future looks more challenging every day. Chauncey Billups, who was owner Dan Gilbert's choice to step into the front office, has withdrawn his name from consideration...
Even Siri gets sexually harassed all the time
There’s something about women’s voices — at least as far as the IT world is concerned. Numerous studies have found that they are perceived as less confrontational, more collaborative and...
Former lawyer accused of trading legal services for sex
A former San Antonio lawyer – who once ran for state district judge – was busted for trading legal services for sex, according to a new report. Mark Benavides was...
US warship sails near disputed island in South China Sea
WASHINGTON - A U.S. warship sailed near a disputed island in the South China Sea claimed by China, Taiwan and Vietnam on Sunday in an operation meant to challenge the...
It's time for Dems and GOP to work together to fix ObamaCare
We are coming up on a great American holiday. There will be fireworks and children frolicking in pools; there will be baseball games, cookouts and flags. America will be looking...
Here's why iced coffee is so crazy expensive
What are we brewing? Good luck finding a cup of iced coffee for under $3. Now summer’s refreshing caffeine jolt is slow-dripped, mixed with nitrogen, and costing up to $9...
Forgotten Yankees prospect rises up after surprise promotion
The Yankees have been waiting for Jorge Mateo to fulfill his potential, and after a disappointing 2016 and an unimpressive stint this season with Single-A Tampa, the 22-year-old is off...
How a car key saved this woman from a random attack
Sometimes the key to surviving a random attack is right in your hands. That’s the message a young mother in Texas is spreading after she used a car key to...
How did no one catch this typo on a war memorial?
It's the war on error! The creator of a new war memorial is under fire for making a typo that honors soldiers in the "War on Terriorism," according to reports....
Fox Sports boss fired amid sexual harassment probe
Exactly one week after Fox Sports laid off about 20 writers and editors to focus on a video-based internet model, the architect of that vision is out. Jamie Horowitz, the president...
Putin's old boss says he was a 'mediocre' KGB spy
Russian president Vladimir Putin was a “mediocre” KGB agent, according to his former boss at the sinister Soviet spy agency. Retired general Nikolai Leonov says Putin was sent to an...
Everything you touch is covered in poop
You deal with more crap than you realize every day. We all suspect that high-traffic public surfaces like subway poles, railings, and door knobs are covered in toilet germs. But...
Man charged in violent anti-gay attack on subway
A Flatbush man was charged Monday with hurling anti-gay slurs at a couple aboard a Q train before knocking one of them out with a sucker punch. Antoine Thomas, 27,...
Warner Bros. settles massive 'Lord of the Rings' lawsuit
A chapter has been closed in the long-running drama between J.R.R. Tolkien’s estate and Warner Bros. over “The Hobbit” and “Lord of the Rings.” The estate of the English author...
Fisherman on crowded beach catches giant hammerhead
A fisherman in Florida wowed a crowd of beachgoers by reeling in a hammerhead shark at Panama City Beach in Florida. Luckily for the shark, he released it after catching...
Teen admits to stabbing death of 7-year-old girl on playground
A 16-year-old girl who believed that human beings are actually robots admitted Monday to killing a 7-year-old girl as the child played in a field in England, according to a...
Woman’s nipples die and fall off after botched plastic surgery
A boob job patient claims she was scarred for life and left with dying nipples after a horror surgery. Kirsty Adam, 24, from Glasgow, Scotland, had an operation to boost...
The Nets are getting their shot with Otto Porter
The Nets reportedly will finally get their meeting with top target Otto Porter Jr. on Monday. And if they want any chance of landing the best restricted free agent on the...
The MTA can't even keep its website running
Even the MTA’s Web site is breaking down now. The beleaguered transit agency’s service-status page, which lets straphangers know how late their trains are,— was down for more than six...
Prostitutes are using Airbnb for 'pop-up brothels'
It's Air bed and bordello! Prostitutes are using Airbnb rentals as "pop-up brothels" across the UK, according to a Daily Mail report. Police just uncovered 10 temporary houses of ill...
French police foil plot to assassinate Macron on Bastille Day
Authorities busted a man who was plotting to assassinate French President Emmanuel Macron on Bastille Day during President Trump’s visit to the country, a spokeswoman for the Paris prosecutor’s office...
Christie's top deputy slams him for day at the beach
Even Gov. Chris Christie's top deputy is now slamming the New Jersey pol for his exclusive beach break. "If I were governor, I sure wouldn’t be sitting on the beach...
Parent battles to have baby's gender listed 'U' for 'unknown'
A parent who identifies as a “non-binary trans person” is campaigning for their baby to be issued the world’s first “gender unknown” birth certificate. Canadian Kori Doty, who has a...
NASA shares plan for saving the planet from asteroids
NASA has released video and simulations of how it would try to save the planet if a "life-threatening asteroid" were on course to collide with the Earth. The government agency...
Pregnancy does 3 years' worth of damage to moms' self-esteem
The first few years of becoming a parent are a whirlwind. In the flurry of looking after a child, you can easily lose touch with yourself as an individual. It can...
Model catches guy making cruel jokes about her weight during flight
Being stuck on a plane can be uncomfortable at the best of times, but navigating a rude seatmate can be downright painful. Model Natalie Hage found this out when she...
Hospital bans surgeons from Snapchatting procedures
The app has become a popular marketing tool for plastic and cosmetic surgeons, allowing them to show potential patients what really goes on inside the operating room. The world’s most...
This new AI can read your mind and predict your thoughts
At one point in our history, the most impressive example of artificial intelligence was a computer that was really, really good at chess. Today, various pieces of software can do...
Judge: Florida's new stand-your-ground law is unconstitutional
A judge has ruled that Florida's lawmakers overstepped their authority in updating the state's "Stand Your Ground" ruling. In ruling the law unconstitutional, Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Milton Hirsch said Monday...
Georgia bans 'covfefe’ from vanity license plates
Whatever it means, Georgia doesn't care. The state banned the word “covfefe,” a term made famous by one of President Donald Trump’s tweets, from being printed on the state’s vanity...
Flesh-eating bug eats softball-sized chunk out of paramedic's leg
A paramedic battled back from the brink of death after catching a flesh-eating bug which left her with a softball-sized hole in her leg. Haley Noele, 29, suffered multiple organ...
Ancient tower of skulls found in Mexico City
This one's a real head-scratcher. A tower of more than 650 human skulls -- including the craniums of women and children -- has been unearthed deep beneath the heart of...
Jets' tackle now has to prove he's worth $11 million investment
As the Jets get close to training camp, I am going to examine the roster and give you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on...
'Speechless' Venus Williams breaks down over fatal crash
Venus Williams sat at the podium in tears Monday during her first press conference since being sued by the estate of a man who died in a car crash that...
Teen holds graduation in hospital for dying mom
Patty Parrotte spent 10 months battling breast cancer, and unfortunately died on June 9, 2017. Before passing, however, she got to witness her daughter graduate high school when a private...
Tillerson: Fate of Assad is in Russia's hands
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told the UN Secretary General that the fate of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is in Russia's hands and that the Trump administration's priority in the...
McDonald's expertly trolls Burger King with hilarious sign
McDonald's have made a not-so-subtle bid to steal Burger King’s customers, with a perfectly positioned sign. As the burger war rages on, it seems McDonald's bosses are determined not to...
How to beat your sugar cravings once and for all
We’ve all been there: one minute, you’re feeling on top of things – the next, it’s 3:00 p.m. and you’re in the clutches of a chocolate bar. When the barometer...
Man behind Ice Bucket Challenge pokes fun at bogus death reports
The man who inspired the viral Ice Bucket Challenge had a little fun over erroneous reports of his death on Monday -- even using a hit Pearl Jam song to...
Even Preet Bharara gets in on bashing Christie beach pics
Citing Bruce Springsteen and Winston Churchill, former US Attorney Preet Bharara mocked Chris Christie's exclusive beach getaway in a series of Tweets early Monday. "Attn Chris: When Springsteen sang,...
Christie mocks newspaper for publishing beach pics
A defiant Gov. Chris Christie mocked New Jersey’s biggest newspaper for a “great bit of journalism” for publishing front-page photos of him lounging on a public beach amid the government...
Americans spend 4 years of their lives 'escaping reality'
Ever find yourself dreaming of far-flung adventure or white sandy beaches? Americans spend four years of their life indulging in escapism, according to new research. From the 22 minutes the...
No one can stop this lady from clipping her toenails in a restaurant
Clipping your toenails in public is gross, but an employee was caught doing the deed in the dining area of Peking Chinese Restaurant in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “I sat in...
Chris Christie's just digging himself in deeper
Listen up, beaches — Chris Christie don’t give a damn. A day after the New Jersey governor was caught in a blatant lie about not getting “any sun” — photographed...
Mayweather preps for McGregor by showering strippers with cash
Floyd Mayweather has one of the biggest fights of his life coming up, but he is still finding time to relax by showering strippers with money. The undefeated boxer will...
Microsoft is ready to lay off thousands of employees
Microsoft is expected to announce a major reorganization Wednesday — moves that may include pink slips for thousands of employees. The software giant will reorganize its global sales group as...
The coolest summer gear inspired by the world's best beaches
Bermuda This British island territory is known for its gorgeous pink-sand beaches and vibrant blue waters. You’ll fit right in — by standing out — with brightly colored accessories, from...
Warriors eye reformed NBA laughingstock as key addition
Nick Young has come a long way from being the NBA's biggest loser. And now he may be joining the NBA's biggest winners -- and 2018 title favorites: the Golden...
Birth control is giving rise to transgender fish
Male fish are turning into females thanks to chemicals from birth control pills and makeup being flushed down drains, according to a new study. The study of freshwater fish in...
Derrick Rose gets first whiff of free-agency interest
Knicks free-agent point guard Derrick Rose has a suitor, and it's no surprise: the Milwaukee Bucks, a 90-minute drive from his hometown Chicago. According to ESPN.com, Rose will meet with...
City commissioner charged in drunken wreck that killed father and son
A city official in Texas was arrested early Monday, after she veered off a highway and smashed into two men — a father and son — who were standing outside...
Facebook hopes this drone will give everyone internet access
An experimental solar-powered Facebook drone designed to provide worldwide internet access has quietly completed a test flight in Arizona after an earlier attempt ended with a crash landing. The Aquila...
Teen gets dad arrested after seeing him in crime video
A pregnant woman sent her own dad to jail — after spotting him and her aunt burgling a house on a Facebook crime appeal. Cora Patterson, 19, turned dad Colin...
Women who work at the White House are earning a lot less than men
Women who work at the Trump White House are earning less than their male colleagues — an average of 80 cents to every dollar, according to a report sent to...
Tom Brady carefully responds to Gisele's concussion claim
The Tom Brady carousel of concussion comments continues. Two months after Gisele Bündchen alleged the Patriots quarterback sustained a concussion during the 2016 season, ESPN's Kevin Negandhi questioned Brady about...
Nick Kyrgios hobbles out of Wimbledon in less than an hour
Tennis' badboy hobbled away from another tournament. Australian Nick Kyrgios was forced to retire from his first-round match due to injury at Wimbledon after losing the first two sets in...
Woman is willing to die for the world's biggest hips
This Pennsylvania woman is determined to have the world's biggest hips — even if it ends up killing her, according to a report. Bobbi-Jo Westley, 43, of York, already has...
Drunk Oregon receiver crashed at McDonald's drive-thru: cops
EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon receiver Darren Carrington has been suspended from the team indefinitely after being arrested on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence. Eugene police say Carrington...
Former judge allegedly used cash, drugs and jail to force women into sex
An ex-Kentucky judge with a reputation as a “law-and-order” jurist is accused of forcing 17 women into having sex with him in exchange for money and drugs. Tim Nolan, 70,...
Dodgers star blasts own fans over All-Star Game snubs
LOS ANGELES — Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen is blaming his own fans for not turning out the All-Star vote for his teammates. The National League leaders don't have a starting...
Tesla's much-anticipated Model 3 to arrive this week
Tesla’s much anticipated car for workaday families — its $35,000 Model 3 sedan — will start rolling off the assembly line on Friday, Elon Musk, the electric-car company’s founder, tweeted...
This is how Chris Christie doesn't get any sun on a beach to himself
Life's a beach! This is what being Chris Christie looks like when your government is shut down during a holiday weekend. The Republican governor — and at least 11 of...
Two injured after car hits them at JFK Airport
Two women at JFK Airport were injured when they were struck by a vehicle Monday morning, Port Authority officials said. The pedestrians, 38 and 59, were walking near Terminal 5...
Trump touts call with Saudi Arabia
President Trump touted his calls to Middle East leaders over their dispute with Qatar in a tweet on Monday, saying "interesting things are happening!" "Spoke yesterday with the King of...
Several feared dead after bus of senior citizens bursts into flames
BERLIN — Eighteen people are feared dead after a bus carrying a group of German senior citizens crashed into a truck on a highway in Bavaria early Monday and burst...
Carmelo, D'Antoni moving closer toward unbelievable reunion
ORLANDO, Fla. — A video surfaced Sunday of Carmelo Anthony doing wind sprints and slides on a New York soccer field at 1:45 a.m. He may be getting in shape...
Febreze can't mask the stench of a bad taxicab driver
In this edition of "Cut the BS, with Cuozzo," the New York Post's very own Steve Cuozzo pops off about NYC's classic yellow taxicabs. Between air fresheners and surcharges, his...
'Negative factors' are hurting our relationship: China to Trump
China's leader warned President Trump on Monday that "some negative factors" are damaging the relationship with the US after tensions flared up over North Korea's military provocations and other hot-button...
Female ISIS suicide bombers attack Iraqi troops in Mosul
MOSUL, Iraq — Two women suicide bombers, hiding among a group of fleeing civilians, targeted Iraqi troops in Mosul on Monday morning, killing one soldier and wounding several others, an...
Barn fire kills more than 100K chickens at egg farm
YORK SPRINGS, Pa. — Authorities say more than 100,000 chickens died in a fire that destroyed a barn at a Pennsylvania commercial egg farm in Pennsylvania. The blaze at Hillandale...
Beer and wine lovers are in luck this holiday weekend
If you’re reading this at some holiday getaway — be it at the shore, the mountains or just some swanky home of a good friend — and feeling a great...
Domodomo handrolls are hitting the Hamptons
Domodomo, the Michelin-starred Japanese handroll spot with a cult following on West Houston Street, has landed in the Hamptons this summer at The Surf Lodge, which is celebrating its 10th...
French-American eatery re-opens after kitchen fire
Mas (farmhouse) at 39 Downing St. re-opened this weekend — almost a year after it closed following a kitchen fire. Fans of the 13-year-old French-American eatery will be pleased to...
Music streamers express interest in SoundCloud deal
A new phase of consolidation is about to hit streaming music services. The latest player to go on the block is SoundCloud, a destination second in size only to YouTube...
Beef prices drop just in time for America’s big burger holiday
New Yorkers have every reason to fire up that grill this Fourth of July. With clear skies meeting a three-year low in prices of ground beef, Independence Day promises to...
Beloved empanada spot reopens after burning down
Empanada Mama, a beloved Hell’s Kitchen mainstay, has officially reopened after going up in flames last year. “The neighborhood is renewed,” exalted Casey Abeson, 26. “We were all pretty shocked...
Lawmakers are ditching their duties for summer vacation
Lawmakers fled Albany for the summer without addressing several key issues that faced them in the 2017 legislative session — even after returning for a two-day session to tie up...
Yellow cab hits, kills 70-year-old man: cops
A 70-year-old man was killed when a yellow cab plowed into him on a Manhattan street Sunday night, cops said. The man was at Cooper Square and East 5th Street...
Afghan all-girl robotics team denied US visas for competition
An Afghan teenage robotics team will not be able to compete in person at an international competition in Washington, DC, because the girls were denied visas to enter the United...
Man reportedly mistakes son for intruder, shoots and kills him
SEDALIA, Colo. – A Colorado man who reportedly mistook his adult son for an intruder told deputies he shot and killed him. Douglas County deputies arrested 58-year-old Frank Leon Huner...
Everything wrong with Mets can be summed up in this one injury
Terry Collins should have known it was going to be a rough day when outfielder Curtis Granderson knocked on his door Sunday morning and told the Mets manager he wasn’t...
Yankees finally get to splurge on international free agents
HOUSTON — After two years of not being able to sign international free agents for more than $300,000, the Yankees, according to MLB.com, inked two of the top 16 prospects...
Meet the 5-foot-2 shortstop who is ultimate Yankees long shot
Don’t tell Jose Carrera size matters. If he subscribed to that notion, the former Manhattan College shortstop wouldn’t be a professional baseball player today. Told he was too short throughout...
Stitches: Horn sounds for Manny
Burning the midnight oil. How can we sleep when Pac-Man’s burning? Up late watching Manny Pacquiao lose his welterweight title in the land down under to hometown Aussie Jeff Horn...
United Express jet engine catches fire on runway
https://twitter.com/raiyansyed/status/881609897749696513 DENVER — One of the engines of a regional jet caught fire on a taxiway shortly after landing at Denver International Airport on Sunday afternoon. SkyWest spokeswoman Marissa Snow...
Mets' emerging catching prospect could make d'Arnaud expendable
The 23-year-old who perhaps is the Mets’ catcher of the future does not pride himself most on his bat, his legs, his glove or his arm. Instead, what he focuses...
Washington is rougher than Wall Street: Scaramucci
Anthony Scaramucci, the Donald Trump associate who was the subject of a retracted CNN report and now is has a post in the administration, says Washington is a lot rougher...
Former DOJ ethics watchdog couldn't stomach Trump probe
A top Department of Justice ethics watchdog stepped down from her post over frustration with investigations into President Trump, according to a letter recently posted to her LinkedIn page. Former...