August 23, 2017
Uber more than doubles revenue in second quarter
While Uber’s business continues to post strong gains, three mutual-fund companies marked down their investments in the ride-hailing app by 15 percent, suggesting these investors are souring on the scandal-ridden...
Fantasy football experts debate on best RBs in draft
The hardest task in a routine fantasy football draft is choosing which running backs to take and when to take them. Post fantasy Madman Drew Loftis and Roto Rage Jarad...
White supremacist turns himself in for alleged rally violence
Police report a white nationalist who says he pepper-sprayed a demonstrator in self-defense on the campus of the University of Virginia has turned himself in. Campus police issued a statement...
These are the winning Powerball numbers
The numbers have been drawn for the second largest lottery prize in U.S. history. The winning numbers are 6, 7, 16, 23 and 26, and the Powerball number is 4....
De Blasio says removing Columbus statue is on the table
Mayor de Blasio said Wednesday night that the statue of Christopher Columbus would be among those examined by a commission he's appointing to recommend monuments on city property that would...
Jets rookie linebacker gets chance to fight for starting job
Jamal Adams and Marcus Maye may not be the only rookies to start on defense for the Jets this season. Outside linebacker Dylan Donahue is getting a chance to impress...
White House finally sets rules for transgender military ban
The White House has finally issued guidelines for the transgender military ban — sending a 2½-page memo to the Pentagon directing Defense Secretary Jim Mattis to enact the rules within...
Rich jerks could be banned from parking yachts near Lady Liberty
Oh, buoy! A New Jersey state senator is demanding the Coast Guard ban jackass billionaires from parking their luxury yachts in front of the Statue of Liberty — after a...
This is what Mets hope games look like next season
The kids came to play. When Amed Rosario singled home Dominic Smith in the fourth inning Wednesday, it gave the Mets their first lead in 31 ¹/₃ innings in a...
Business was booming during the solar eclipse
I would bet the odds are long that the good folks over at Challenger, Gray & Christmas, the outplacement giant, ever stepped foot into the Waffle House on Stoneridge Drive...
Pack of dogs mutilate elderly woman during morning walk
A pack of dogs attacked and nearly killed an elderly woman in Mississippi -- "mutilating" her and causing horrific injuries to her neck and head -- during her usual morning...
Body of man wrongly identified and buried is exhumed
ORANGE, Calif. — Authorities on Wednesday exhumed the body of a Southern California man who was mistakenly buried three months ago after a body mix-up. The coffin of John Dickens,...
Wells Fargo may have just made another boneheaded decision
Wells Fargo Chief Executive Tim Sloan has reassured customers he’s doing everything he can to make up for past wrongs — except, apparently, if they got hit with excessive overdraft...
Vagrants turn luxury building into homeless haven
Forget about borrowing a cup of sugar — can you spare a couple of bucks? Working-class Bronx families thought they had landed the dream of affordable rents at a spanking-new...
The Tigers are exactly what the Yankees needed
DETROIT — Luis Severino played the part of staff ace and the Yankees’ lineup looked unstoppable for a second straight night. Though the Yankees certainly will take another lopsided victory...
Monserrate slams rival Council candidate over residence claims
City Council candidate Hiram Monserrate slammed rival Francisco Moya Wednesday for claiming residences at two different addresses, accusing him of either fraudulently obtaining a mortgage or falsely declaring where he...
FTC clears Amazon to buy Whole Foods in $13.7B deal
Whole Foods customers on Wednesday got one step closer to having their organic groceries delivered via Amazon Prime. The Federal Trade Commission said that it is no longer investigating the...
Pitcher's near-perfect game ends in walk-off disaster
PITTSBURGH — Rich Hill’s first 98 pitches left the Pirates confounded, occasionally fuming and absolutely hitless. His 99th turned a potentially historic night by the Dodgers lefty into something else...
Mom went to work and left baby to die in hot car: cops
MASON, Ohio — A baby girl who was found dead in a car parked in a Procter & Gamble employee parking lot in Ohio was left there by her mother...
Robert Lee decision leaves ESPN viewers scratching their heads
ESPN viewers on Wednesday still couldn’t grasp why the network pulled an Asian American broadcaster, who happens to be named Robert Lee, from calling a University of Virginia football game....
Photographer captures lightning zapping One World Trade Center
Lightning zapped the spire of One World Trade Center 12 times during a powerful thunderstorm that lasted from Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning. “It was incredible to witness,” said...
The play that proves $85 million hasn't changed Olivier Vernon
There is no way to know how a premier player coming to New York will handle himself, on or off the field: If the lights will be too bright for...
The night Conor McGregor decided he needed to fight Mayweather
Conor McGregor was in the middle of a training camp for a UFC match in Las Vegas when he decided to visit the MGM Grand Garden Arena and watch the...
Sisters go missing after attending eclipse festival
PRINEVILLE, Ore. — Authorities are asking for the public's help locating two sisters who are missing after attending a massive eclipse festival in central Oregon. The Crook County Sheriff's Department...
Mets halt Syndergaard's rehab, fear he's moving too 'fast'
As he tries to ensure that he pitches again this season, Noah Syndergaard was scheduled to throw live batting practice Wednesday at Citi Field. That did not happen. The Mets...
Dream's over for NJ little leaguers
Holbrook Little League has proven it has one of the best offenses in the world this summer, but for the second time in six days, the team from Jackson, N.J.,...
Police officer charged in K-9 partner's death
VIERA, Fla. — A police officer in Florida has been charged with animal cruelty over the death of his K-9 partner. Prosecutors in Florida's Space Coast said Wednesday they have...
Man craving Chick-fil-A brings wife in labor for nuggets
Chick-fil-A lovers are known to go to extremes, like waiting in line for hours just to get their hands on their favorite fast food. But one guy in North Carolina...
Wife accused of cold-case murder denied bail
After 21 years, they weren't going to let her go. A Manhattan judge Wednesday denied bail to Roslyn Pilmar, who is accused of murdering her rich husband nearly two decades...
Carmelo Anthony to Cavaliers not as farfetched after big trade
When the Cavaliers talked to the Knicks about Kyrie Irving, Cleveland brass had no interest in discussing Carmelo Anthony. Kristaps Porzingis was their lone focus. Whether that changes after the...
Rory McIlroy the 'tinkerer' embraces new coach, new stats
Rory McIlroy stood practicing in the same spot on the putting green for so long that he had to use his divot tool to fix the impressions left by his...
1-armed clown arrested with machete claims it was a prank
BIDDEFORD, Maine — A one-armed Maine man accused of startling neighbors by going for a stroll wearing a clown mask and brandishing a machete says it was supposed to be...
Gary Sanchez's stunning breakout started at rock bottom
DETROIT — Was it the benching? The embarrassment of it? The rest it afforded Gary Sanchez? The time it gave him to work on his defense in a private setting?...
Lawyer appears in court for alleged lewd groping rampage
A Legal Aid lawyer appeared before a judge in Manhattan court this week — only this time, he was the defendant. Anton Ditchev, a 34-year-old Brooklyn Law School grad, is...
Leonard Williams' goal for the season is just what Jets need
Leonard Williams has a personal goal for this season, and it has nothing to do with statistics. “It’s just being a better leader to my teammates,” the Jets defensive end...
'Homie for life' defends pal who got knocked out
Friends don't let friends get knocked out. Cellphone video posted on social media Wednesday shows an all-out brawl between several men -- one of whom was defending his buddy after...
Mayweather's dad on McGregor: 'I'd knock him out'
LAS VEGAS – Like virtually every member of the boxing community, Floyd Mayweather Sr. believes Conor McGregor will be embarrassed Saturday night, finding it ludicrous that the UFC Lightweight champion...
Russian ambassador found dead in swimming pool
Russia's ambassador to Sudan, Mirgayas Shirinskiy, was found dead in his swimming pool Wednesday — the fourth Russian envoy to die in just eight months. Police found him at his...
'Page Six TV' team is gearing up to dish
Get ready for the launch of “Page Six TV.” The nationally syndicated show, modeled after The Post’s iconic Page Six gossip column, will premiere Monday, Sept. 18, with host John...
Albanese slams de Blasio as 'least transparent' in city history at debate
Democratic mayoral challenger Sal Albanese tagged Mayor de Blasio with a series of body blows Wednesday night, jabbing his administration as the “least transparent” in city history and suggesting de...
De Blasio rules out 2020 presidential run if elected to second term
Mayor de Blasio pledged Wednesday night to serve a full four years if he's elected to a second term -- dispelling rumors he might try to run for president in...
'Resolve the matter': How de Blasio orders favors for his fat-cat donors
Actually, Mayor Bill de Blasio has proved willing to go to great lengths to help one class of businessfolk — those who shower him with money. Restaurateur Harendra Singh is...
Ex-Celtics blast Chris Broussard over Isaiah Thomas 'lies'
Chris Broussard, who collected a well-earned reputation for dubious sourcing as an NBA "insider" for ESPN, hasn't taken long to earn criticism with his new employer. Broussard was a guest...
Albanese wants to know 'what planet' de Blasio is living on
Challenger Sal Albanese questioned "what planet Bill is living on" when Mayor de Blasio boasted at the first mayoral debate Wednesday night that his administration had boosted the stock of...
The mayor should stop blocking the City Council's bid for small-biz tax relief
With an eye on the growing number of vacant storefronts and an ear for the wails of neighborhood retailers, most of the City Council is on board with a plan...
Want to live longer? Keep super busy
Pack up those cozy blankets and candles you purchased in last year’s hygge-fueled Ikea spree. Fall’s biggest imported lifestyle trend is ikigai, and it might help you live to 100....
Fresh proof that de Blasio's war on charters hurts kids
New test scores show that public charter schools are the best public schools in the city for high-need students, but Mayor de Blasio continues to drag his feet in giving...
Trump's media-slam shtick is getting old
It’s almost the end of August, seven months after the inauguration and nearly 10 since Election Day, and President Trump is still holding campaign-style rallies devoted largely to media-bashing. If...
Trump should send in Pence to get the Senate moving
Mike Pence for president, I say — president of the US Senate. It’s just the assignment for a pickle like this, when President Trump isn’t on speaking terms with his...
'Prince of Broadway': a window into when entertainment aimed at adults
Thursday evening, a native New Yorker named Harold Prince will attend the opening night of his 46th Broadway show — a mere 63 years after the debut of his maiden...
If Ben McAdoo is worried about Beckham, he refuses to show it
Amid reports stud wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. could miss at least the opening week against Dallas with a sprained ankle, Giants head coach Ben McAdoo did not exactly provide what...
College rower who drowned at practice said he couldn't swim: cops
The member of Northwestern University's crew team who drowned at practice earlier this year could not swim, according to a police investigation. Mohammed Ramzan, 19, went overboard while performing drills...
Are dating apps going too far by stalking your personal habits?
Like any diligent single looking for love, Nicodemos Varnava received a bundle of recommended matches on Coffee Meets Bagel recently and evaluated them accordingly. The dating app suggested one person...
National Lampoon's 'daughter' vacates NYC duplex
Actress Dana Barron, best known for her role as daughter Audrey Griswold in the 1983 comedy hit “National Lampoon’s Vacation,” has listed her East Village duplex for $799,000. The charming...
Stressed adults pay people to swaddle them like babies
Leave it to Japan to invent a relaxation technique that evokes being held hostage at gunpoint. According to Vice, the country's hot therapy of the moment is called otonamaki: adult...
Americans prefer cheap plane tickets to sex
They’d rather score a great deal than score in the bedroom. Almost half of American adults think nabbing a cheap airplane ticket feels “better than sex,” Priceline reports. Forty-four percent...
Supporters rally to get Colin Kaepernick a job
Colin Kaepernick may still be out a job -- but there's plenty of people who are on his team. Hundreds of supporters gathered outside NFL Headquarters on Wednesday to voice...
Famed editors' woodsy Connecticut retreat finally sells
The former editor-in-chief of Mademoiselle, Amy Levin Cooper, has sold the lakefront Connecticut property that she shared with her late husband, legendary GQ editor Art Cooper, for $1.29 million. Cooper,...
Father-son duo busted peddling prescriptions on dark web: cops
A Staten Island father-and-son duo created a thriving illegal opioid business on the Dark Web by first peddling the older man's prescription pain-killer patches, authorities said Wednesday. Michael Luciano and...
Brock Osweiler has somehow dug himself deeper
Brock Osweiler and the remainder of his $72 million contract could be on the move again, the Browns hope. Cleveland has begun shopping Osweiler anew, according to ESPN, seeking a...
Activist supermodel checks out $4.5M Chelsea pad
Supermodel Ajak Deng — who has strutted her stuff for Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier and Marc Jacobs — was spotted house hunting in Chelsea. Deng, who was born in South...
It's far too early for Trump to declare victory on the VA
On Wednesday, President Trump announced that his administration has fixed nearly everything that’s been wrong for decades with the Veterans Administration. Speaking to a group of veterans at the American...
Summer's end is the best time to score a Hamptons bargain
David Shaulian and Yonel Devico’s eight-bedroom home in Bridgehampton measures 11,000 square feet with a chef’s kitchen, a finished basement and a pool. The cedar-shingled manse also includes eight full...
Trash on tracks causes latest 'Summer of Hell' misery
This “Summer of Hell” really stinks. An MTA worker improperly loaded a subway trash train Tuesday — and garbage that fell onto the tracks caused massive delays that affected eight...
13-year-old boy drove car full of meth for older cousins: cops
A 13-year-old boy was nabbed driving a car full of meth in Colorado, authorities said Wednesday. The boy caught the eye of a Mesa County Sheriff’s deputy because he driving...
Own the $17M estate that inspired 'The Great Gatsby'
A stunning French Normandy-style property on Long Island’s Gold Coast has hit the market for $16.88 million. This Sands Point home at 235 Middle Neck Road — and the family...
Why this Real Housewife looks up to Lena Dunham and Kylie Jenner
Trash millennials if you must, but don’t do it in front of Kelly Killoren Bensimon. The 49-year-old socialite, who starred on seasons two through four of “Real Housewives of New...
Rescued poodle gets 6-pound tumor removed
NAUGATUCK, Conn. — A poodle named Oreo is on the mend after having a 6.4-pound tumor removed — nearly a third of its body weight. Daryl Masone says her group,...
29 current, former Rikers inmates arrested for assaults
Just when they thought they were out ... Rikers pulls them back in. More than two dozen reputed gang members have been slapped with charges related to violent attacks on...
How this couple met, proposed and exchanged vows — all on a city bus
Talk about a wild ride. On Sunday morning, Kara Mullins and Osvaldo Jimenez got married on an M14D city bus, exchanging vows in front of some 80 straphanging friends and...
Fashion seems to have forgotten how sweaters work
Looks like we're in for some strange sweater weather. From runways to streets, knitwear's taken some . . . unusual turns as of late. Now, there’s nothing wrong with a...
Ex-Ranger got a big contract and a nice house from new boss
If Dan Girardi wasn't already ecstatic that an NHL general manager was willing to pay him $3 million to play hockey for each of the next two seasons, he found...
Cops foil potential terror attack in Netherlands
A man was busted driving a Spanish van filled with gas bottles outside a rock concert in the Netherlands, according to reports. Cops cancelled US band Allah-Las's Rotterdam show at...
Bowles is making Jets' QB plan more confusing by the day
Todd Bowles played safety in the NFL, but when it comes to answering questions about the peculiar Jets quarterback competition, he’s more like a shifty running back: Evasive and unable...
Cops rescue kitten trapped in Queens storm drain
Police rescued a kitten who got trapped in a storm drain in Queens, according to a Tweet put out by the NYPD. The cat made its way into the drain...
Rabbi claims he was vilified for welcoming non-white members
A Westchester rabbi who sought to diversify his synagogue was panned by its “racist” board members for turning the congregation “Spanish and Black,” according to a federal discrimination complaint. Rabbi...
Scientists may have detected a new kind of gravitational wave
Scientists possibly detected an entirely different type of gravitational wave, according to the New Scientist. Since the first gravitational wave was detected in 2016, scientists have detected two more —...
Brits think the 'filibuster' is a sex move: report
Americans may think filibustering is boring talk, but most young Brits believe it's another name for a sex act, according to a new survey. ShoutOut UK, a politics news platform...
PBA backs Eric Gonzalez for Brooklyn DA job
The Patrolmen's Benevolent Association announced Wednesday that it is backing acting Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez in his bid for the job this fall. “Eric Gonzalez has spent his career...
BOE sues Democrats, Independents for illegal campaign fund setup
ALBANY -- In an unusual move, the state Board of Elections is suing a group of breakaway Democrats and the Independence Party, claiming a campaign fund they set up together...
US diplomats in Cuba suffered brain injuries in 'sonic attack'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5ZTARL-uxI A doctor who evaluated American and Canadian diplomats complaining about hearing loss and nausea while working in Cuba said they are suffering from traumatic brain injuries and possible damage...
Man gets 25 years to life in prison for killing son after Disneyland trip
ALHAMBRA, Calif. — A California father who admitted killing his 5-year-old son amid a bitter custody battle was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years to life in prison during a hearing...
Conviction upheld in biggest insider-trading case in history
A federal appeals court on Wednesday denied Mathew Martoma’s request to throw out his insider-trading conviction. The decision means Martoma, who engineered the most lucrative single insider-trading scheme ever, will...
ESPN took political correctness to a ridiculous low
It’s the biggest unforced error of the week — and in this political climate, that’s saying a lot. ESPN became a laughingstock Wednesday for pulling veteran announcer Robert Lee off...
Woman charged after fatally shooting sleeping boyfriend
HILLSBORO, Mo. — Authorities say an eastern Missouri woman who is charged with fatally shooting her sleeping boyfriend told investigators that an intruder was to blame. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch...
Dozens of puppies rescued from hot van
Over a dozen puppies were saved from a sweltering van parked behind a New Jersey Walmart, authorities said. Animal welfare officials confiscated 26 French and English bulldogs, all between six...
Pup stolen by Tinder date reunited with owner
An adorable pooch, swiped by during a Tinder date, was reunited with her grateful owner on Wednesday, police in New Jersey said. Maggie, a 2-year-old Maltese, had been missing since...
'Mini-organs' help personalize treatments for cystic fibrosis patients
UTRECHT, Netherlands -- Els van der Heijden, who has cystic fibrosis, was finding it ever harder to breathe as her lungs filled with thick, sticky mucus. Despite taking more than...
Middle-class millennials are taking out loans to cover unpaid internships
Tonya Riley, a 24-year-old who works as a research assistant at a Washington, DC, think tank, would now be considered middle class by most standards. But neither of her parents...
How friendship led to a neo-nazi group — then a deadly shooting
TAMPA, Fla. -- The friendship of the four young roommates - though cemented in the dark trappings of an obscure neo-Nazi group called Atomwaffen Division - never seemed destined for...
Body of missing woman found near where man was stopped in her car
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. — A body found in central Arkansas has been identified as that of an Alabama woman. Arkansas State Police say the remains of 23-year-old Laramie Cline were found...
People are complete suckers for online reviews
No reviews, no revenue. That’s the key takeaway from a new study published in Psychological Science, which finds that if two similar products have the same rating, online shoppers will...
Diabetic woman dies in Mexico from food poisoning
A 26-year-old woman who was told she would likely lose her eyesight within 10 years was on a trip to Mexico with her sister last week, when she came down...
Woman accused of poisoning husband with eye drop solution
A man in Utah allegedly discovered his wife was poisoning him with eye drop solution after staying home from work to investigate potential causes of his illness, KSL reported. Dallen...
This Japanese robot can perform Buddhist funeral rites
TOKYO - A Japanese company has introduced a new role for SoftBank's humanoid robot "Pepper" - a Buddhist priest for hire at funerals. Chanting sutras in a computerized voice while...
How a slave made off with a Confederate war ship — and became an American hero
For weeks, Robert Smalls had been watching them. Noting their comings and goings. It was risky, but it was the only way his plan would work. The year was 1862,...
Man arrested for sending child porn to TV anchor
BARTOW, Fla. — Authorities say a 20-year-old man sent child pornography to a Florida television news anchor’s Twitter account. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd tells local news outlets that Marchum...
If you want to make money, avoid these college majors
You might need therapy if you pick this major. Clinical psychology is the least valuable major, according to a new study from TheCashlorette.com, a division of personal finance site Bankrate.com,...
Man charged after starting GoFundMe to visit teen fiancée
MISSOULA, Mont. — A 30-year-old Indiana man who started a crowdfunding site to raise money so he could travel to Montana to be with his 14-year-old “fiancée” is charged with...
Kids are going to hate this new parent-designed app
A dad of the year has come up with the perfect solution to get his forgetful son to text him back – an app that forces kids to respond. “ReplyASAP,”...
Family 'chokes,' shaves grandma over Steelers radio volume
A 77-year-old granny was beaten up by her family for turning up the volume on her radio to listen to a Pittsburgh Steelers game, Pennsylvania authorities said. The victim's daughter...
Flash-mob robbers are nearly unstoppable
They know how to make a run for it. Manhattan police are on the lookout for a group of roughly 10 men who have robbed a slew of running stores...
Kidd Creole arraigned for murder of homeless man
Faded rapper Kidd Creole was arraigned Wednesday on his indictment for second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of a homeless man. “Not guilty, sir,” the rapper, whose real name is...
Kennedy kid was a real brat during arrest
This Kennedy’s the not-so-Sweet Caroline. Caroline Summer Rose Kennedy — the 23-year-old granddaughter of Robert Kennedy — stuck out her tongue and drunkenly told cops to “F--- off!” as she...
Shark takes huge bite out of paddleboard
A sneaky shark took a bite out of a paddleboard off the waters in Cape Cod Wednesday – days after one was caught ravaging a seal just several miles south....
De Blasio should say now what monuments he wants to boot: Malliotakis
Mayor de Blasio should reveal which city monuments he plans to boot before the general election on Nov. 7 so that he can be held accountable for his decisions, GOP...
Man gets life for killing stepdaughter when she asked for food
A Michigan man convicted of killing his 5-year-old stepdaughter for waking him up and asking for food was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Thomas...
Robert E. Lee statue covered up in Charlottesville
City workers in Charlottesville, Va., covered a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in a black shroud Wednesday in mourning for the woman killed during a white nationalist rally...
Toddler suffocates after parents place weighted mattress on crib to stop escapes: cops
MYERSTOWN, Pa. — A Pennsylvania couple have been jailed on charges they tied and weighting down a mattress on top of their son’s crib so he couldn’t climb out, leading...
Don't ask Mike Francesa about Lindsey Vonn, Tiger nude pics
The intersection of digital hacking, naked pictures and a terrible breach of celebrity privacy is not where one finds Mike Francesa's expertise. The WFAN voice, though, was asked about it...
Rangers miss out on Harvard center they desperately needed
The Rangers' search for depth at center won't be found in the Ivy League. Stud Harvard center Alex Kerfoot told the Rangers on Wednesday he would not be signing with...
'Intoxicated' ESPN host Ryen Russillo found naked, arrested
ESPN radio host Ryen Russillo was arrested early Wednesday for criminal entry in Wyoming. Russillo was arrested at 3:45 a.m. MT by the Jackson, Wyo., police, the Sporting News confirmed....
'Pharma Bro' lawyer readies for his own day in court
"Pharma felon" Martin Shkreli's former lawyer soon heads to trial in the pair's alleged ponzi-like scheme -- and he's begging the judge to switch up jury selection in order to...
96-year-old vet hailed as a D-Day 'hero' admits to being a fraud
A 96-year-old World War II veteran hailed as an American D-Day war hero after surviving a fierce battle against the Germans on the cliffs of Normandy has admitted he was...
Rats and cats hang out at the trendy Brooklyn Cat Cafe
Cats mingle with rats at the Brooklyn Cat Cafe, a trendy New York animal shelter that fosters up to 25 felines and a duo of rats named Remy and Emile....
Joe Arpaio's pardon paperwork is ready for Trump to sign
If President Trump decides to pardon ex-sheriff Joe Arpaio, he only needs to sign paperwork that the White House has already prepared, CNN reported on Wednesday. An administration official told...
Justin Thomas: The thrill of just hanging out with Tiger Woods
Even though Tiger Woods hasn’t played a PGA Tour event in almost seven months, he still has a huge impact on the game. As he recovers from his fourth back...
Typhoon Hato batters Hong Kong and literally sends people flying
Typhoon Hato passed near Hong Kong, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Having the equivalent strength of a category 3 hurricane, Hato caused massive floods and sent trees,...
Trump to call for unity in speech at American Legion summit
A day after his rancorous performance at a rally in Phoenix, President Trump praised US military veterans and called for national unity at the American Legion’s annual convention in Reno,...
Roger Federer feels great about everything, even his injury
Roger Federer, in his first remarks since injuring his back in the Rogers Cup Final in Montreal, says his progress is “encouraging’’ and doubts it will be a big factor...
Slain journalist's family responds after worst fears confirmed
A headless torso that washed up on a beach near Copenhagen was identified Wednesday as that of missing journalist Kim Wall — whose dismembered body was attached to metal to...
Scientist quits Trump administration gig with coded message
A prominent scientist quit his post in the Trump administration Wednesday over the president's response to Charlottesville — and hid the message "Impeach" in his scathing letter of resignation. University...
Valerie Plame Wilson wants to buy Twitter to boot Trump
Ex-CIA spook Valerie Plame Wilson wants to crowdfund enough cash to buy Twitter so she can kick President Trump off of his favorite social media platform. Wilson launched the fundraiser...
Samsung unveils new Galaxy Note 8 phablet
Samsung set out to wipe the slate clean in New York on Wednesday with a new Galaxy Note 8 phablet, hoping features such as dual rear cameras and its biggest-ever...
Calls for shark cull in Cape Cod after great white mauls seal near packed beach
A shark attack on a seal in Cape Cod has prompted a call for a controversial system that would hook and kill great whites. Ron Beaty, commissioner for Barnstable County,...
Police were 'not messing around' with protesters after Trump's speech
People protesting President Trump's speech in Arizona on Tuesday tossed rocks and bottles at police who responded with tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets, according to a report. The...
Lightning bolt strikes One World Trade Center
This is the spectacular moment a lightning bolt strikes One World Trade Center during an overnight electrical storm in New York. Striking footage shot during Tuesday night and Wednesday morning’s...
Baby born during height of solar eclipse in Florida
Charlotte Roel Easterly came into the world in Pensacola, Florida, during the height of Monday’s solar eclipse. The Pensacola News Journal reports that the 7-pound, 11-ounce baby girl was born...
Airstrike on hotel kills dozens in Yemen
DUBAI — At least 35 people were killed in airstrikes that hit a hotel near a Houthi-controlled checkpoint north of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, on Wednesday, a medic and a...
Activists launch trash and leaflets at North Korea to show them a better life
SEOUL, South Korea -- Some send up plastic leaflets that weigh less than a feather and flutter down from the clouds with calls for democracy or blurry cartoons ridiculing North...
Science says it's fine if you only work out on the weekends
Skipped a few sweat sessions this week? Don't stress. Sometimes after a long day at the office, wrangling into a pair of leggings in the work toilets and rushing off...
Elon Musk reveals SpaceX's latest astronaut suit
Houston, we have a new spacesuit! Elon Musk revealed SpaceX's latest astronaut duds Wednesday, posting a photo of the futuristic workwear on Instagram. "First picture of SpaceX spacesuit. More in...
Masseur pummels rival for poaching a customer
A masseur went ballistic on a colleague at a Queens spa when the victim allegedly poached a customer they had been competing over, police said. Surveillance video released Wednesday shows...
NFL execs admit Kaepernick is better than these 6 starters
Colin Kaepernick's problem isn't a lack of talent. The national anthem-kneeling human lightning rod is still seeking work two weeks before the season starts, and it's becoming apparent that, barring...
Egypt's foreign minister meets with Jared Kushner
Egypt's president and foreign minister met with first son-in-law Jared Kushner on Wednesday hours after the Trump Administration cut or delayed hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to Cairo...
San Francisco Jewish group starts 'Adopt-a-Nazi' campaign
A Jewish association in San Francisco has launched an “Adopt-a-Nazi” fundraising campaign in opposition to a free speech rally taking place in the city next weekend. The Jewish Bar Association...
Giants are experimenting with Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie
Was that really Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie lined up at free safety, deep and far off the line of scrimmage? Yes, it sure was, and it was a sight never seen in...
Woman wakes up with jaw locked shut
It's everyone’s worst nightmare: waking up in excruciating pain and finding yourself unable to open your mouth. And that was just the beginning of this woman’s ordeal. Tamara Minge, from...
Best man gets Pornhub to help with ultimate wedding toast
A best man teamed up with Pornhub to make a hilarious video praising a groom’s “stamina and loyalty” to the website — before playing it to stunned wedding guests. Thom...
Stocks drop after Trump's threat to shut down government
US stocks remained lower on Wednesday as investors mulled President Donald Trump's threat to shut down the government if funds are not secured to build a Mexico border wall. Stocks...
White supremacist to surrender to cops in Charlottesville
A neo-Nazi who justified the killing of a 32-year-old woman protesting the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Va. — and later sniveled about his fears of being arrested — said...
Chelsea Manning shares her post-prison makeup regimen
Forget counterintelligence -- Chelsea Manning's now leaking her beauty secrets. The former Army soldier-turned-government spy blew the lid off her post-prison makeup regimen in a new essay, explaining how cosmetics...
On Uranus and Neptune, it can rain diamonds
Following up on a long-held theory that intense pressure within the ice giants of our solar system could lead to “diamond rain,” researchers were able to simulate the conditions they...
Activist shareholder prods United Technologies
An activist investor is putting aerospace giant United Technologies on defense — and insiders suspect it’s Dan Loeb. An unidentified hedge fund — possibly the New York billionaire’s investment firm...
Giants release lineman accused of domestic violence
The Giants have cut ties with Michael Bowie, the offensive lineman and fringe roster prospect, after learning of an alleged incident involving Bowie and his girlfriend. A warrant was issued...
Firefighters who saved piglets get them back as 'thank you' sausage
A litter of adorable piglets were rescued from a barn fire — only to be slaughtered and turned into “fantastic” sausages as a gift to the firefighters who saved them....
Trump continues assault on media after Phoenix rally
President Trump continued his assault on the "Fake News Media" in a tweet on Wednesday - the morning after a rally in Arizona where he blamed the "crooked media" for...
'Summer of Hell' isn't over for commuters yet
The Summer of Hell rolls on! A train with mechanical problems at DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn caused a morning of massive delays Wednesday along eight subway lines. The B, D,...
LeBron plays nice on Twitter, 'obsessed' behind scenes
If this is LeBron James' last year in Cleveland — and by every account it is — it sounds as if the King is desperate for his kingdom to taste...
Google Home launches Walmart order-by-voice feature
Shopping online using only your voice is already a thing if you own an Amazon Alexa device like the Echo speakers or anything else that can run Amazon’s virtual assistant....
Woman tried sneaking vodka into horse races inside salami sandwich
A sporting fan in the UK was recently forced to go without the liquor sandwich she so thoughtfully prepared for a day at the races. On Sunday, authorities at the...
College hoops player commits suicide after heartbreaking calls, tweets
The death of a college basketball player at his off-campus apartment in Indiana has been ruled a suicide, authorities said. Ball State basketball player Zach Hollywood, 19, was found dead...
Trump can't stop talking about the size of his crowd
President Trump took to Twitter on Wednesday to tout the "packed house" at his Phoenix rally despite photos showing a sparse crowd and news reports saying people began walking out...
Man who killed gay secret admirer from 'Jenny Jones Show' gets parole
A Michigan man convicted of killing a man who expressed romantic interest in him on a TV show has been freed. Jonathan Schmitz, 47, spent 23 years in prison for...
Man freed after new evidence in child sex case points to pal
A onetime Texas high school football star, who was sentenced to 25 years behind bars without the possibility of parole for sexually assaulting a child, has been granted bond and...
Customer charged for ordering an empty bag at McDonald's
A teenager has managed to order absolutely nothing from McDonald's - and still get charged £0.99 ($1.27.) Freelance music producer Ari, 17, visited the fast food chain in Essex, England...
Teen beats up his teacher in front of the class
A Milwaukee high school student has been caught on video beating up his teacher in the middle of class, police said. The shocking cellphone footage captures the moment the 16-year-old...
Trump wants a government shutdown if his wall isn't funded
President Trump has been telling aides in private what he said publicly during a campaign-like rally in Arizona — that he would be willing to shut the government down if...
Kristaps Porzingis' pursuit of 18-year-old model isn't going well
Kristaps Porzingis knows whom he wants. Three months after sliding into the DMs of Croatian model Ines Nikic on Instagram, the 7-foot-3 center made a play for the social media...
Ad giant WPP's shares suffer their worst day since 1998
WPP, the world’s largest advertising group, cut its sales target for the second time in six months on Wednesday after consumer goods giants curbed spending, putting its shares on track...
Toothless man accused of biting woman, leaving her a 'bloody mess'
A drunken, toothless man told his girlfriend that he was “going to eat her face off” before biting her nose and leaving her a "bloody mess" inside a Michigan hotel...
Former top tennis player investigated for match-fixing
The Tennis Integrity Unit quickly began its investigation into former world No. 13 Alexandr Dolgopolov's straight-sets defeat against Thiago Monteiro at the Winston-Salem Open on Sunday after some bookies suspended...
'Cash me outside' girl is launching her rap career
She's now a rapper -- "how bow dah?" Rebellious “cash me outside” teen Danielle Bregoli recently recorded her new upcoming rap single, entitled “These Heaux” (pronounced “hoes”), which was partially...
Mutual funds slash value of their Uber stakes
Four mutual fund companies have marked down their investments in Uber by as much as 15 percent following a scandal-ridden year for the ride-hailing company. Uber has suffered a series...
Hillary: Trump's debate stalking 'made my skin crawl'
Hillary Clinton described Donald Trump as a "creep" and someone who "made my skin crawl" when he followed her around the stage during their second presidential debate, according to an...
Cops reveal new twist in fatal shooting at fake gender reveal party
A "targeted" fatal shooting at a gender reveal party in Ohio for a woman who faked her pregnancy involved people connected to three different drug rings -- which has made...
Bloodbath after great white shark attacks a seal right next to swimmers
Surfers fled for their lives after a great white shark attacked a seal 75 feet off of Nauset Beach, a popular family-friendly spot in Cape Cod. At the beginning of...
Odell Beckham in danger of missing season opener
Odell Beckham could miss the Giants' season opener in Dallas with an ankle injury sustained during Monday night's preseason game against Cleveland, sources tell ESPN. The fourth-year receiver, who left...
Train with only conductor aboard derails near Penn Station
A New Jersey Transit train with only a conductor aboard derailed near Penn Station early Wednesday, causing no injuries but leading to delays for commuters. An Amtrak crew was moving...
Baby bursts out crying whenever her mom sings
While music seems to sooth most infants, this particular baby has the opposite reaction. Every time her mother tries singing to her, she bursts into tears.
Aaron Judge's old hitting coach knows why his ex-pupil is off
DETROIT — A year ago, Tom Wilson was Aaron Judge’s hitting coach at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and helped steer him out of a long midseason slump before Judge was called up in...
Yankees aren't quite ready to call up Greg Bird and Starlin Castro
DETROIT — Greg Bird and Starlin Castro need playing time to get back to the Yankees, so their rain-shortened game with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre wasn’t especially helpful. Before the Yankees beat...
Assigning blame for Giants' awful running game: Not all Perkins
Thus far this summer, Paul Perkins has dodged questions more effectively than he has eluded tacklers. Consider, when Perkins, following a second consecutive poor performance, was asked about the malaise...
Inside the early Mets' education of Amed Rosario, Dom Smith
Numbers create reality and Mets’ rookies Amed Rosario and Dominic Smith are both getting quite the lesson in MLB truth. That’s a good thing because these are lessons that cannot...
Conor McGregor gets into two scuffles after Las Vegas arrival
LAS VEGAS — Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor still have plenty more to say. There are still tickets to be sold to one of the most anticipated boxing matches...
Masahiro Tanaka gives Yankees just what they need
DETROIT — It wasn’t the three-hit shutout at Fenway Park in April or the eight scoreless innings against the Rangers in June — and he didn’t strike out 14, like...
Mamma mia — this was a delicious accident
CAMDEN, Ark. — It’s a smorgasbord on Arkansas highways, with the third food spill in as many weeks. A truck driver distracted by a GPS unit crashed near the intersection...
North Korea photos suggest new solid-fuel missile designs
TOKYO — North Korea’s state media released photos Wednesday that appear to show the designs of one or possibly two new missiles. Concept diagrams of the missiles were seen hanging...
Kyrie Irving will learn the problem with being out of LeBron's shadow
Kyrie Irving wanted to get out of LeBron James’ shadow. Now he has gone right into the King’s line of fire. Be careful what you wish for, Kyrie. Irving’s path...
Nanny accused of burning, beating kids gets 15 years
DANBURY, Conn. — A Connecticut nanny accused of burning a 3-year-old's hand and leg on a hot stove, lifting her up by her hair and trapping her inside a toy...
Aaron Judge's strikeout streak ends with whiff of controversy
DETROIT — Even amid a blowout, Joe Girardi made a move sure to get people talking. I didn’t love the move, emotionally. But I get it, logically. In beating up...
Woman shoved onto subway tracks in Manhattan
A 49-year-old woman was shoved onto the subway tracks in Manhattan — but luckily survived with just a gash to the head. The woman was helped by good Samaritans after...
Cops confirm dismembered torso found at sea is missing journalist
Danish police confirmed early Wednesday that the headless torso found floating in the waters off Copenhagen belonged to the journalist who went missing from a homemade submarine earlier this month....
Get what you can out of unknown fantasy baseball rookies
One of the more entertaining montages you can find in a baseball movie comes near the beginning of “Major League” when the fans of the Cleveland Indians are looking through...
Bo Dietl wants to punch de Blasio: 'I just don't like the guy'
Former NYPD Detective Bo Dietl, speaking at a mayoral candidates’ forum Tuesday night, said he’d like to deliver a literal knockout blow to Mayor de Blasio. Dietl, asked at St....
Ex-British spy behind Trump dossier hands sources to feds
The former British spy behind a salacious dossier linking President Trump to Russia has reportedly handed over the names of his sources to the FBI. Christopher Steele, a former MI6...
Navy replaces commander of 7th Fleet after latest collision
The US Navy on Wednesday dismissed Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin, commander of the 7th Fleet, after a series of collisions involving its warships, including the destroyer USS John S. McCain....
ValueAct increases stake in Kravis' KKR
ValueAct just cozied up closer to buyout baron Henry Kravis. A $16 billion hedge fund run by Jeffrey Ubben, ValueAct has increased its stake in the Kravis-run KKR to 6.1...
USC causes stir with misspelled Shakespearean statue
LOS ANGELES — Visitors to the University of Southern California might well be muttering, "What fools these mortals be" as they stroll past a statue of the legendary queen of...
The haunting real-life tale behind new movie 'Crown Heights'
Colin Warner sometimes wakes up unsure if he’s free. “I have to ask myself, ‘Am I in prison, or am I somewhere else?’ It’s surreal,” he tells The Post. “I...
Stitches: Statue of limitations
“There obviously has been ongoing dialogue and debate ... that there should be no monument or statue of Christopher Columbus.” Obviously, but not until last week, Melissa Mark-Viverito. The man...
Police, protesters clash following Trump rally
Just minutes after President Trump wrapped his Phoenix campaign rally Tuesday night, the streets outside the convention center descended into chaos as protesters and police clashed. Demonstrators began throwing things...
Knotel signs new leases in Soho, Financial District
Flex-work provider Knotel has signed two new leases. The first is for 29,171 square feet at 137 Varick St. on the northwest corner of Spring Street in Soho, where it...
This Queens building has images of Hitler, Mussolini displayed in its lobby
Looks as if there’s more than one dictator in this building. A Queens condo-board and property manager has plastered images of Hitler and Mussolini in the building’s lobby, according to...
Michael Conforto the latest Met out with an injury
Another day, another Mets injury. On Tuesday it was Michael Conforto who was scratched from the lineup because of a sore right thumb. He had planned to play but Collins...
Trump's new Pakistan stance could lead to sanctions on officials
President Trump’s tough new stance on Pakistan could include imposing sanctions on government officials who have ties to terrorist organizations, the United States warned on Tuesday. National Security Council spokesman...
Writers defeat Artists in annual charity softball game
The Writers defeated the Artists 9-6 in 69th annual charity softball game in Herrick Park in East Hampton on Saturday. Former Mets star John Franco was a last minute scratch,...
Trump blasts 'crooked media,' slams Arizona senators at raucous rally
President Trump spent 20 minutes during a raucous rally in Phoenix on Tuesday night reframing his response to the violence in Charlottesville by attacking the media — then launched an...