September 14, 2017
Alphabet may be in talks to invest $1B in Lyft
Alphabet is in discussions with Lyft about a possible investment in the ride-hailing company, potentially deepening an existing partnership between the two firms, a person familiar with the talks said...
Alex Ovechkin tears into NHL for decision to skip Olympics
WASHINGTON — Capitals star Alex Ovechkin released a statement Thursday night through the NHL team expressing frustration about the league's decision to skip the Olympics. "I wanted to make this...
Drunk 13-year-old leads cops on high-speed chase
A teenager in North Carolina was caught driving his parents’ car under the influence, The Charlotte Observer reports. The 13-year-old boy was arrested by police officers after he hit speeds...
Mets stretch to find a Matt Harvey silver lining
CHICAGO — Matt Harvey might need a good hug from teammates. The Mets right-hander was possibly at his nadir emotionally following his latest brutal performance, and on Thursday manager Terry...
Activist investors make trouble ahead of energy acquisition
EQT now has two activist investors rattling its cages in advance of the energy company’s planned $6.7 billion acquisition of Rice Energy. D.E. Shaw, a $42 billion investment management firm,...
Mom who survived Irma describes St. John: 'Smell of death is overwhelming'
A woman who was in the Virgin Islands when Hurricane Irma hit has given a frightening first-hand account of the horror and devastation left in its wake. "The smell of...
Rosario and d'Arnaud exit with injuries in another Mets stinker
CHICAGO — It was two touchdowns allowed by the Mets and two more players injured. A Mets season that can’t end fast enough only worsened Thursday night, when Amed Rosario...
Marijuana legalization hasn’t led to more drug abuse: study
Cannabis activists proclaim the benefits of legal marijuana, while opponents suggest it will lead to increased drug abuse and crime. Turns out both groups may be wrong. Liberalized marijuana laws...
Verizon CEO says company has 'moved on' from desire for cable
The need to own a cable company is so last year that Verizon Chief Executive Lowell McAdam doesn’t even think about it anymore. “We’ve moved on,” the head of America’s...
This is great news for bald men
Many men try to prevent hair loss as they get older, but a new study has revealed that bald men may actually be sexier to women. The research found that...
Maybe the Indians can win them all
CLEVELAND — Now these Indians are just showing off. Now, too, they own an even more elite place among baseball’s best streakers. Down to their last strike — what is...
This wedding was called off because of a Facebook post
A priest has refused to marry a couple because the bride-to-be posted her support for same-sex marriage on Facebook. The couple were all set for a November wedding at a...
Aaron Judge belts two homers in Yankees laugher
Aaron Judge might be back, which would be bad news for the rest of the American League. The history-making rookie, whose second-half slide has been nearly as ugly as his...
Dog trapped in apartment for 2 days after owner's eviction
A Brooklyn landlord evicted a family and changed their locks — but left their beloved pit bull trapped inside the dark, lonely apartment for more than two days, the dog’s...
ESPN host gets drunken trespass case dropped for $250
JACKSON, Wyo. — ESPN Radio host Ryen Russillo has paid a $250 fine for drunkenly wandering into a stranger's apartment in the Wyoming resort town of Jackson. The Jackson Hole...
Clowns say 'It' movie is 'killing their business'
Clowns are terrified of the new Stephen King horror movie "It" — as they fear it could kill their business. They say its child-murdering star Pennywise is scaring parents who...
Intensely private Golovkin opens up about late brothers
LAS VEGAS — If Gennady Golovkin is able to defeat Canelo Alvarez on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena, he’ll be sure to think about his late brothers, Sergey and Vadim,...
Man accused of multiple rapes allowed to watch 'Fifty Shades' in jail
An ex-public schoolboy watched "Fifty Shades of Grey" in custody while on trial for raping two women. Chiron Hutchinson, 20, saw the movie in prison after he had started giving...
Wall Street analysts still back Equifax despite massive hack
Harangued on Main Street, Equifax is finding a little bit of love on Wall Street. After watching investors beat the tar out of Equifax shares over the last five trading...
McMaster's memo warning against leaks is leaked to the media
National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster has ordered federal government officials to warn their employees about the evils of leaking — according to a memo that was leaked to a news...
Equifax breach could hurt Jack Ma’s acquisition of MoneyGram
Jack Ma may turn out to be the most high-profile victim of the Equifax cyber-attack. A multi-agency presidential advisory panel weighing the approval of the $1.2 billion purchase of MoneyGram...
Just north of the Stitchline
R-E-S-P-E-C-T. All Carmelo Anthony’s askin’ for is a little respect after he ranked No. 64 on ESPN’s list of top NBA players. Melo, who wasn’t pleased when he came in...
Trump reportedly called Sessions an 'idiot' after he appointed Mueller
President Trump called Attorney General Jeff Sessions “an idiot” and said he should resign after learning that a special counsel had been appointed to lead the Russia investigation, a new...
Irma damage in Virgin Islands a 'humanitarian crisis': survivor
A rabbi resident of the US Virgin Islands is working to get generators down to the beleaguered Caribbean paradise of St. Thomas, which he says is in the midst of...
'Game of Thrones' to film multiple series finale endings to avoid leaks
“Game of Thrones” executives are reportedly planning to film several different endings for the series finale in order to avoid leaks, HBO’s programming president said. Casey Bloys, who spoke at...
Why the days of the 'celebrity editor' are now over
With dizzying speed, four long-serving magazine editors of some of the most prestigious glossies in America — Vanity Fair, Glamour, Elle and Time — said they were packing it in....
Why you should never let your toddler sit on your lap on a plane
Parents traveling with infants (under 2) could be better off buying an adult seat for their child — rather than carrying them on their laps during a flight. Some passengers...
Rob Manfred: We're willing to wait 2 years for Japanese star
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball is willing to wait two years for Shohei Otani if the young Japanese star decides the sport's new labor contract limits his value to...
How Luke Kuechly revealed twin baby boys were on the way
Being the face of the Panthers defense could not have prepared Luke Kuechly for the association he received after practice Thursday. A young couple drove two hours to Charlotte, NC...
Marine kicked out of Corps for flying white supremacist banner
A Marine who was arrested in May for flying a white nationalist banner during a Confederate celebration has been kicked out of the Marine Corps. Staff Sgt. Joseph Manning was...
Child found 'purple' after deadbeat dad left her outside in Irma
A convicted felon was arrested when his toddler was found looking “purple” after being left outside overnight Sunday — as Hurricane Irma pounded Florida with gusting winds and heavy rain,...
Unprepared NYC graduates spend $63M a year on remedial classes
Thousands of city public-school graduates falter as college freshmen, and have to empty their pockets because of it, according to a new report. Ill-prepared for collegiate course work, more than...
Chainsaw-wielding nun who cleaned up Irma had to Google instructions
The Florida nun who became an internet sensation when video emerged of her — dressed in full habit — wielding a chainsaw to clear downed trees after Hurricane Irma says...
Luis Severino innings limit? Yankees are playing coy
Luis Severino has cemented himself as the Yankees’ ace, which means they could have a decision to make in the near future: Keep Severino pitching on a regular rotation or...
Jets love 'football junkie' coach, who grew up with their opponent
When you see John Morton — unshaven, slightly disheveled and with an animated “let’s get after it’’ look in his eyes — it appears as if he’s just dusted himself...
Beckham-Westbrook dance-off was not what you think
Imaginations ran wild. A dance-off between megastars Odell Beckham Jr. and Russell Westbrook. Unfortunately, it doesn’t sound like Catch NYC’s sixth anniversary party in New York City got to see...
Cincinnati Zoo has first new gorilla after Harambe's death
A gorilla was welcomed to his new home at the Cincinnati Zoo, the first addition to the Gorilla World habitat since the death of Harambe in May 2016. Mshindi, a...
Cuomo will visit Virgin Islands to assess damage from Irma
Gov. Cuomo will visit the U.S. Virgin Islands on Friday to assess damage from Hurrican Irma because their governor -- who is a Brooklyn native and former NYPD cop –...
Bikini model believed to have died in fiery car wreck: cops
Bree Keller, a 22-year-old hairdresser and bikini model from the Northern Beaches suburbs of Sydney, is believed to be one of three passengers who died in a tragic car wreck...
Occultist socialite refuses to put a hex on Trump
A longtime Washington socialite is raising eyebrows with her new book on spirituality as she claims the hexes she put on three people in the past may have led to...
Marshawn Lynch the reason the Raiders will cover the big spread
There were a couple of square pegs trying to fit into round holes in the first week of the NFL season. For one, Adrian Peterson doesn’t look as if he...
ESPN accused of trying to take Jemele Hill off the air
ESPN tried to take Jemele Hill off the air Wednesday in the wake of her Twitter controversy -- but her co-host, Michael Smith, refused to do "SportsCenter" without her, a...
Menendez allegedly only paid for flights with pal after press inquiry
NEWARK, N.J. — Sen. Robert Menendez only started paying big bucks for flights on a wealthy pal’s private jet after the press started sniffing around, according to documents introduced at...
Rangers coach drops bombshell Stanley Cup comparison
At the beginning and end of every season, there is that word again — window. Unprompted, Rangers coach Alain Vigneault brought up the window of opportunity to win a championship...
Dems are stampeding to support 'health care from hell'
With Republican efforts to repeal and replace ObamaCare all but dead, Democrats appear to be ready to double down on plans for a government takeover of the American health care...
Pharma Bro getting sent to 'the worst prison that he’ll ever be in'
Loudmouth “pharma bro” Martin Shkreli talked himself into a much harsher prison than he was ever likely to face for scamming hedge-fund investors, leading defense lawyers told The Post on...
Chargers won't have enough in the tank for rested Dolphins
The Wildcat returns for his 21st season in The Post. Including the 1997-2006 Bettor’s Guide, Cat’s record in print stands at 573-479 (54.5 percent) against the spread. Sunday Dolphins (+3¹/₂)...
Requiem for the Pier 55 park — killed by cranks
Consider it a beautiful gift squandered. Billionaire Barry Diller and his fashion- mogul wife, Diane von Furstenberg, just gave up on the Pier 55 project: They won’t be spending and...
'Dreamers' deal with Dems: Trump's next win
If President Trump can swing a deal to get Democrats to support a lot more funding for border security in exchange for belated legalization of the Obama “Dreamer” program, great....
World's oldest panda in captivity dies in China
The world’s oldest panda in captivity, Basi, died Wednesday in China at the age 37, which made her over 100 years old in human years. Basi’s caretakers in the eastern...
'Worthless diplomas' cost NY kids $63 million a year
City high-school grads pay at least $63 million a year for remedial classes, thanks to a school system that hands them worthless diplomas. That’s the bottom line of a new...
Judge to Trump admin: You can always deport 'Dreamers' later
Hours after President Trump lavished praise on so-called Dreamers, a federal judge questioned the Department of Homeland Security in Brooklyn Thursday about the deadline looming for the thousands of immigrants...
History says underdog Vikings can sink Steelers
The North Star from Northcoast Sports Service joins The Post’s college and NFL bettor’s guides for 2017. Go to ncsports.com to view a sample of the Power Sweep newsletter. Vikings...
The outrageously mythical 'teacher shortage'
A nationwide shortage of teachers threatens quality education, according to the education establishment and its advocates in the media. But as with the population bomb, Y2K and the Devils of...
Actress behind Bart Simpson's voice made a movie about real-life quest to meet Fellini
Nancy Cartwright won an Emmy for her work as Bart Simpson without ever being nominated for the award. Back in 1992, Cartwright and fellow “The Simpsons” voiceover actors Dan Castellaneta...
Woman stabs boyfriend after finding him naked with 12-year-old daughter
A mom repeatedly stabbed her boyfriend after finding him naked on top of her daughter, according to police reports. The woman flew into a fit of rage after finding her...
De Blasio might scrap ridiculous law banning dancing in bars
In a sudden reversal, the de Blasio administration on Thursday embraced scrapping a much-ridiculed anti-dancing law that prohibits boogying in city bars and restaurants without a license. While administration officials...
Dad accused of murdering 3 kids during 'horrific' fight with wife
A California dad murdered his three young children inside their home during a "horrific" domestic violence incident with his wife, cops said. Robert Hodges, 33, was arrested Thursday around midnight...
Over/Under Rico: Week 2
Rico had a decent first week, going 7-7-1 (2-0-1 Best Bets) on the Over/Unders. The selections for Week 2 are: Over: Titans / Jaguars; Ravens / Browns; Panthers / Bills;...
GOP targets Menendez for missing Senate votes during trial
WASHINGTON -- As the courtroom drama heats up in Sen. Bob Menendez ’s trial, the New Jersey lawmaker's seat in the Senate has gone cold. One Republican group, America Rising...
Diller upset he wasted 'way more than $40M' on failed park plan
Barry Diller is livid. The media mogul says he blew “way more than $40 million” on a vision to transform a decrepit Hudson River pier into a 2.7-acre public park...
Woman admits forcing 16-year-old into 'hellish life of sexual slavery'
A New Jersey woman who went by the nickname "China White" pleaded guilty Wednesday to forcing a 16-year-old girl from New York into prostitution, officials said. Jessica Copeland, 29, pleaded...
22K Olive Garden pasta passes gobbled up in less than a second
For one single second, at least, Olive Garden was the most popular pasta joint in the country. The company put 22,000 of its once-a-year Pasta Passes on sale on Thursday...
What Giants offense needs is not what fans are used to seeing
The Giants are hoping Odell Beckham Jr. will make his debut Monday night against the Lions. It’ll only feel like Brandon Marshall will be making his. The Giants’ biggest offseason...
'Shocked' Dellin Betances still holding grudge against Girardi
Yankees manager Joe Girardi reiterated he would be upset with his pitchers if they were not bothered by being yanked. Suffice to say Girardi wouldn’t be upset with Dellin Betances....
Jim Lampley on why you should get excited for fight of the year
Gennady Golovkin and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will square off in the potential fight of the year Saturday night (HBO-PPV, 8 p.m.). Longtime play-by-play man Jim Lampley explains to The Post’s...
Ex-Trump aide Carter Page sues Yahoo, HuffPost for defamation
Former Trump campaign foreign policy adviser Carter Page filed a defamation lawsuit against Yahoo and the Huffington Post on Thursday over a story that said he was under investigation for...
College security guard who said he was shot actually shot himself: cops
A Minnesota college security guard who said he was shot by a suspicious person on campus Tuesday night was arrested Wednesday after reportedly admitting to police he shot himself. Brent...
What to watch — and what to skip — this fall TV season
Late September is the time of year when the big four broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox) roll out their fall schedules, with streaming and cable outlets offering a...
Knicks continue loading up on veteran point guards
Jarrett Jack is back in New York -- just on the opposite side of the East River. The former Brooklyn Nets point guard agreed to a one-year deal with the...
North Korea reportedly launches missile over Japan
North Korea has reportedly launched a missile toward Japan, according to reports from South Korea. Japanese television reported that the missile has flown over their country and landed about 1,200...
Malliotakis: Capital projects department costs taxpayers millions
Republican mayoral hopeful Nicole Malliotakis said Thursday that a department overseeing the city’s capital construction projects is so flawed that its jobs regularly stall and taxpayers routinely must foot the...
Oh, Ma god, Aronofsky's 'Mother!' is terrifying
“I’m really sorry for what’s about to happen,” director Darren Aronofsky said before showing “Mother!” at a packed Toronto Film Festival theater on Saturday. Calm down, “Black Swan” guy. Viewers...
Ben Stiller is utterly insufferable in excellent 'Brad's Status'
Ben Stiller is impressively insufferable in “Brad’s Status,” a bleak comedy from writer/director Mike White about middle-aged angst, class privilege and the topical notion that everyone except you is living...
Hotties, car crashes, explosions: 'American Assassin' is a bro's wet dream
Many male moviegoers live and die by the Man Test, a measure of the film’s dudeliness that demands it feature three or more of the following elements to win over...
Mayweather: Only ‘real men’ talk about sexually assaulting women
Donald Trump’s biggest fan in the sports world is speaking out on the president’s behalf again. Floyd Mayweather gave an interview to Hollywood Unlocked this week in which he referred...
Baltimore Ravens to hand out free DNA test kits
We're all living in 2017, while Baltimore's out here in 3017. The Ravens will be giving sports-giveaways a futuristic upgrade on Sunday for their game against the Browns -- ditching...
Iranian propaganda video shows destruction of US Navy ships
A propaganda video posted online by Iran shows its citizens decimating US Navy ships with the power of "Islam," a report says. The footage appeared to be uploaded this week...
Giants coach stands by offensive line — may shake it up anyway
The much-maligned Giants offensive line may be undergoing some changes in Week 2. But it’s not because of poor play. Right tackle Bobby Hart (ankle) was held out of practice...
Couple accused of lying about Sandy damage to steal $767K in federal aid
A married couple from Staten Island is charged with swiping more than $767,000 in federal aid by lying that their primary home was destroyed by Superstorm Sandy, federal authorities said...
This 11-year-old designer took Fashion Week by storm
Meet Kheris Rogers, New York Fashion Week’s hottest new designer. She’s taking the fashion world by storm — and all before graduating middle school. The 11-year-old designer, who boasts more...
Trump on hurricanes and climate change: 'We've had bigger storms'
President Trump on Thursday dismissed the impact of climate change even after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma marked the first time two Category 4 storms have struck the US in the...
'Vietnam' reveals the folly of a war that scarred America
A war that was never formally declared, fought on the other side of the world, largely by our minorities and poor, sent to fight by rich white men who’d dodged...
Secret Service spent millions to protect Obama during travel
WASHINGTON – The US Secret Service spent more than $105 million protecting President Obama and his family during their eight years in White House on non-essential travel, according new documents...
Man suffered horrific burns after drinking 'caustic' beer: suit
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Richard Washart took a gulp of the beer he had been served at an Atlantic City casino restaurant, and immediately felt burning pain. He ran to...
This band predicted Trump's presidency 17 years ago
Seventeen years ago, Rage Against the Machine accidentally saw the future. During the band’s infamous 2000 video shoot for “Sleep Now in the Fire” — directed by Michael Moore and...
That damn jingle's still in your head, but where are the Kars4Kids now
Love it or hate it, the Kars 4 Kids jingle is remembered as one of the catchiest ditties of all time. The tune is so infectious that the stars of...
Trump still blaming 'both sides' for Charlottesville
President Trump said on Thursday that people have been saying he "may have a point" when he blamed "both sides" for the violence at a white nationalist rally in Virginia....
PGA's newest member: A star until South Korea army called
Sangmoon Bae is preparing to play his first tournament in two years this week after completing his compulsory military service in the South Korean army. Bae, who has won two...
Big Boi ranks America's best strip clubs
Back in August of 1995, Atlanta’s Outkast collected their Best New Artist award at the Source Awards in New York City to the sound of boos. “Even the presenters couldn’t...
Inside the strange business of sex robot voices
If you're fed-up with your day job, then this could be for you: why not get paid to be the voice of a sex robot? Sex robots have become something...
The breakout stars from this year's Toronto Film Festival
As this year’s Toronto Film Festival moves toward its closing night on Sunday, we take a look back at some of its most eye-catching, and potentially award-garnering, breakout performances. The...
Roger Stone agrees to testify before House Intel Committee
President Trump’s longtime associate Roger Stone said Thursday that he will voluntarily appear before the House Intelligence Committee in a closed-door hearing on Sept, 26, NBC News reported. But Stone...
Victims of deadly London fire demand answers from authorities
The chair of a panel investigating one of the deadliest fires in recent British history promised answers on Thursday to jeering detractors who accuse authorities of dragging their heels. Sir...
Study finds antidepressants increase risk of death
This is depressing news. Taking antidepressant medication increases the risk of death by 33 percent, according to a new study published Thursday. Researchers at McMaster University in Canada found that...
Bill de Blasio wages war against old building owners
Mayor de Blasio is seeking to force the owners of 14,500 antiquated buildings to make pricey, eco-friendly fossil fuel and energy retrofits by 2030 or risk facing harsh fines and...
I lost nearly 100 pounds working out with cans of baked beans
A busy mom lost half her body weight in just nine months by using cans of baked bean as exercise weights. Hollie Nolan, 30, designed an entire exercise regime using...
'Secret' US submarine returns to port flying pirate flag
One of the United States' most advanced nuclear submarines returned to port in Washington state this week flying a Jolly Roger, a move steeped in maritime lore and mystery. The...
Rich people reveal how much they spend on 'necessities'
Well, this is rich. Data released Thursday from GoBankingRates.com looked at how much people spend on must-have items like groceries, mortgage/rent, car payments and household necessities — and perhaps the...
Doctors took three years to realize I had a broken neck
The NHS has apologized to a man left crippled after doctors failed to spot a broken neck for three years - and even told him to take up tai chi....
Crime of fashion prompts campus evacuation
This was definitely Fashion Week’s worst show. A major style blunder led to a day of terror at Pace University Thursday — when a student tried to look cool by...
Jewish women mistaken for Muslims assaulted in hate crime
A Jewish woman and her mother were beaten up at a Queens subway station by a man who mistook them for Muslims, police said. The women, 37 and 57, had...
Ex-Penthouse owner takes in foster kids stranded by Irma
The millionaire ex-owner of Penthouse magazine and his wife have opened up the doors to their sprawling Boca-Raton mansion – taking in more than 70 foster kids forced out of...
These celebrities are shamefully obsessed with fast food
Nicki Minaj had a perfectly good reason for hitting the stage late at Philipp Plein’s NYFW after-party on Tuesday: She needed her Popeyes fix. Sources told Page Six that the...
It’s now Bernie’s socialist Democratic Party and other comments
From the left: The Dems Have Become Socialists Bernie Sanders may have lost the Democratic presidential nomination to Hillary Clinton, but he’s “winning the war over the direction of the...
American ISIS fighter captured in Syria
A US citizen fighting alongside Islamic State terror group militants in Syria has been captured, the Daily Beast reported Thursday. Several US military officials told the website that Kurdish soldiers...
Don't move in with your lover if you want to keep having sex
Don't rush to shack-up — women are much more likely to lose interest in sex if they move in with their men, experts warn. A study of 10,000 Brits aged...
Iraqi-American family cuffed after depositing check from home sale
An Iraqi-American man in Kansas says his family is living in fear after he, his wife and their 15-year-old daughter were detained for several hours after he tried to deposit...
Netflix's rise can all be traced back to Janet Jackson's nip slip
Netflix has become the dominant player in the video-on-demand streaming market but things could’ve been a little different if Janet Jackson didn’t have her famous nip slip at the Superbowl...
This app claims to be as effective as the pill
A contraceptive app is "as effective as the pill," according to a new study. Natural Cycles uses a woman's temperature each day to track her cycle — and predict the...
Ex-worker arrested for armed Battery Park carousel robbery
A disgruntled ex-employee of the SeaGlass Carousel in Battery Park stole $3,000 from the fish-themed carousel with his brother -- but the siblings failed in their ferry getaway attempt to...
Ryan: Trump hasn't made deal with Dems on 'Dreamers' fate
House Speaker Paul Ryan said on Thursday that Democratic congressional leaders don't have an agreement with President Trump over a program that protects young undocumented immigrants from deportation. "First off,...
Back-to-school season is the worst time of the year for parents
Eight in 10 parents experience back-to-school anxiety, with the majority saying there is no tougher time for a parent, according to new research. A study of 1,000 parents of school-aged...
Unhinged man scales building, smashes windows to evade cops
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTxSqmSmPEQ A wild video shows an unhinged man evade police in The Bronx by scaling building's fire escape, smashing a window with his bare hand, and hurling objects at officers...
Google hit with class-action gender pay lawsuit
Google faces a new lawsuit accusing it of gender-based pay discrimination. A lawyer representing three female former Google employees is seeking class action status for the claim. The suit, filed...
Vietnam braces for massive typhoon
HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnam on Thursday was bracing for Typhoon Doksuri, which is expected to be the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit the Southeast Asian country in several years....
Tim Tebow has been the bargain of a lifetime for Mets
If Tim Tebow’s stat line has not justified even his meager salary, his drawing power sure has. The former Heisman trophy winner was paid $10,000 this season while playing for...
NYPD releases first bodycam footage of fatal police shooting
The NYPD on Thursday released its first-ever bodycam footage of a police-involved shooting — and it includes a cop warning the deranged man “You are seconds away from getting shot”...
Lions fan banned for racist Snapchat of people sitting for anthem
The Detroit Lions fan who posted racial epithets directed toward two other fans Sunday has agreed to give up his season tickets, according to the team, and won't be allowed...
Tracking down a boxscore anomaly who took 7 years to surface
I know it is so 1998, but I still read boxscores daily, and when I come upon an unfamiliar name I look the guy up to satisfy curiosity. That brought...
Former Humane Society director arrested for animal cruelty
Authorities in Georgia arrested the former director of the Albany Humane Society on a charge of animal cruelty. Andy Sartiano, 54, was arrested Wednesday morning after being accused of giving...
Is the American Dream staging a comeback?
U-S-A! U-S-A! Americans’ assessments of their standard of living are on track for a 10-year high, according to Gallup, with 80 percent of people satisfied and nearly two-thirds indicating it’s...
Man accused of setting pregnant girlfriend on fire wanted to be a firefighter
A Washington D.C. man who allegedly set his pregnant girlfriend on fire had been planning to be a firefighter, reports said. Laquinn Phillips, 34, has been charged with attempted first-...
Temptress dodges jail for drugging, robbing wealthy men
A bottle-blond temptress dodged jail time Thursday and took a plea deal for drugging a string of wealthy men and stealing their Rolex watches and cash. Alexandra Martinez, 21, copped...
Ex-newspaper editor who went missing after Harvey found dead
A former newspaper editor who went missing in Hurricane Harvey’s aftermath was found dead in a sandpit 19 miles from his home, according to a new report. Jim Simmon, 63,...
David Price back just in time for boom-or-bust playoff chance
The Red Sox are likely to win the AL East, but now they have a wild card. David Price was activated from the DL on Thursday, and Boston manager John...
Alien hunter offers $100K reward for proof of UFOs
As one great search for alien life comes to a fiery end on the edge of Saturn, another one is about to begin in Australia. American UFO hunter James Fox...
First look at 'Frozen: The Musical' already melting hearts in previews
DENVER — Disney is opening its Broadway-bound “Frozen” Thursday night to a sea of Elsas. Easily one-third of the audience for the last month of previews has arrived in long...
Bear market looms over Bitcoin
Precipitous declines in prices for bitcoin and Ether in the wake of a potential crackdown on exchanges by Chinese authorities have shaved nearly $40 billion off the combined market capitalization...
Judge says Spitzer 'acted with actual malice' vs. AIG's ex-CEO
Maurice “Hank” Greenberg, former chief executive of American International Group, may pursue large parts of his defamation lawsuit against former New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, a New York state...
Schumer insists he's still buds with Trump
The bromance between Chuck Schumer and President Trump remains in full bloom despite their dustup over the border wall with Mexico — with the senate minority leader gushing on Thursday...
De Blasio slams critics who killed billionaire's $100M Hudson park project
Mayor de Blasio on Thursday blasted opponents of what he called Barry Diller’s “very generous” $100 million plan to transform a decrepit Hudson River pier, saying he was “disappointed” the...
Mom wins $10K lotto prize while fleeing Irma
A Florida woman won $10,000 from a lottery scratch-off ticket while fleeing Hurricane Irma’s devastation. “I thought maybe I was looking at it wrong so I had my oldest daughter...
Principal accused of locking 5-year-old student in closet with spiders and roaches
The principal of a charter school in Louisiana is wanted by police after they say he locked a 5-year-old girl inside a “nasty and gross” school closet crawling with spiders...
How Girardi has carefully deployed a historic Yankees weapon
Chad Green provides both weapon and puzzle for Joe Girardi. The second-year pitcher has been the Yankees’ best reliever this year -- an unexpected blessing for Girardi. But how early...
Jets linebacker likely needs surgery that would end year
Jets linebacker Lorenzo Mauldin likely will need season-ending back surgery due to a herniated disc, Todd Bowles confirmed Thursday. Mauldin will get a second opinion, but it is believed he...
Portable brewery lets you make beer in your living room
PRAGUE -- For beer lovers who dream of brewing their own pint, a portable brewery from the Czech Republic may be just the thing -- if they have $124,000 to...
'OITNB' star Uzo Aduba: Emmys could be more diverse
Uzo Aduba’s won an Emmy for being an Outstanding Supporting Actress. Turns out she’s an outstanding supportive friend, too. The “Orange Is the New Black” star showed up to Kenzo’s...
Schumer: 'Game of Thrones' border wall is untenable
Sen. Chuck Schumer on Thursday mocked President Trump’s insistence on building a border wall with Mexico — calling it a “Game of Thrones” solution that won’t work in the 21st...
Johnny Manziel trying to force way into Canadian football
Hamilton Tiger-Cats, you are now on the clock. Ex-NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel wants to play football again and has forced the Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League to make a...
Bodega workers clap back at startup that wants to put them out of business
In New York City, bodegas sell everything from sandwiches to toilet paper, often 24 hours a day. So when a tech company named Bodega announced their business plan to replace...
Amateur archaeologists discover 1,600-year-old Roman mosaic
Archaeologists in Great Britain have uncovered an intricate, 20-foot-long mosaic in the ruins of a Roman villa that are thought to depict the Greek gods Hercules and Cupid and the...
Ex-CIA director resigns from Harvard over Manning fellowship
Former CIA Acting Director Michael Morell on Thursday announced his resignation as a senior fellow at Harvard after the university named U.S. Army soldier-turned-convicted felon Chelsea Manning a visiting fellow....
Huma Abedin 'never imagined' what she was in for with Weiner
Being married to Anthony Weiner was a roller coaster of “circumstances I never imagined,” wife Huma Abedin revealed in court documents unsealed Thursday. Abedin, who is currently divorcing the pervy...
House next to cemetery boasts 'quiet neighbors'
DEWITT, Mich. -- How's this for curb appeal: A Michigan real estate agent selling a house next to a cemetery is promoting it with a sign that says "quiet neighbors."...
Kirk Herbstreit gets in bizarre Twitter fight with Ohio State recruits
Could Kirk Herbstreit’s mouth cost his beloved Buckeyes a star recruit? Or could the recruit’s mouth buy him an early spot in Ohio State’s doghouse? Herbstreit, an ESPN analyst and...
Google set to unveil new Pixel phones next month
The iPhone X is going to get some competition from Google this fall. The search giant on Thursday announced it will host a hardware event on Oct. 4, where it’s...
What Snoop Dogg taught his son about succeeding in life
Getting your foot in the door is the first step to landing your dream job. Cordell Broadus, Snoop Dogg’s 20-year-old son, left his distinguished college football career as a UCLA...
'Rapunzel syndrome' teen dies from eating her own hair
A 16-year-old student in the UK died suddenly while away at college due to an infection caused by a hairball in her stomach. Jasmine Beever, from Skegness — on the...
Team Trump hands out food at Florida trailer park
President Trump turned into the feeder-in-chief in Florida on Thursday – helping dish out food at a Naples trailer park. Assisted by First Lady Melania Trump and Vice President Mike...
Third rail blamed for rush hour subway delays
The MTA blamed "debris" for a painful Thursday morning commute that caused rush hour delays for thousands of riders -- but the problem was more specifically a third rail part...
Pelosi and Trump disagree on citizenship for Dreamers
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and President Trump disagree on whether a path to citizenship exists for so-called Dreamers as they negotiate a deal for the Obama-era program that protects...
Time magazine names new editor in chief
Time Inc. promoted its top digital editor, Edward Felsenthal, to be the new editor-in-chief of Time magazine and its growing digital properties. He succeeds Nancy Gibbs who resigned from the...
'Last Chance U' brothers charged in fatal stabbing
Two brothers whose college football careers were featured in Netflix’s “Last Chance U” have been charged in connection to a fatal stabbing in Tennessee, authorities say. Camion Patrick, 22, and...
CBS' Moonves denies cable TV cord cutters are a problem
Media behemoths from Comcast to Disney say they’ve been hit by cord cutting, but CBS’ Les Moonves claims that’s not his company’s problem. “This movement is a positive for us,”...
Jack Ma tortures employees with Michael Jackson dance
When you are Asia’s richest man, you can pretty much do anything you damn well like. That was proved this week when the CEO of Alibaba, Jack Ma, appeared on...
Rare footage captured of elusive white giraffes
Conservation rangers in Kenya finally captured footage of a pair of white giraffes in the wild. The rangers had been keeping an eye open for the animals, whose skin color...
Glamour's Cindi Leive joins list of top editors to exit
And then there were four. Cindi Leive, editor-in-chief of Glamour for 16 years, shocked the magazine world on Thursday be announcing she was stepping down from the Condé Nast title...
Odell Beckham returns to practice with '6-8 week' cloud
Odell returned on Thursday. To practice. Up next could be his highly anticipated regular-season debut Monday night against the Lions at MetLife Stadium. For the first time since suffering a...
Neiman Marcus is shrinking the store it's building in Manhattan
The Neiman Marcus flagship store that’s being built in Midtown Manhattan is getting downsized, The Post has learned. The Dallas-based luxury chain is in talks to reduce the swanky store’s...
Think 'The Deuce's' NYC is too sleazy to be true? This reporter saw it firsthand
The new HBO series “The Deuce,” which premiered last Sunday, draws viewers into the seedy, sexually twisted Times Square of the early 1970s. The world depicted — a gaudy swirl...
Trump doubles down on vow to build Mexico border wall
Facing intense blowback from his nationalist base, President Trump on Thursday doubled down on his vow to build a wall on the Mexican border — and said there would be...
The Raiders have all the makings of Jets' nightmare
Let’s take a closer look at the Jets opponent this week: Oakland Raiders Record: 1-0 Head coach: Jack Del Rio (third year); Offensive coordinator: Todd Downing; Defensive coordinator: Ken Norton...
Half of millennials would give up their rights to get out of debt
As the staggering national student loan debt tally sits at an all-time high of $1.33 trillion, according to the Department of Education, many millennials say they would go to extreme...
Ex-Giants great: I was a victim of ESPN's double standard
If Jason Sehorn knows what ESPN literally stands for, he doesn't know what it truly stands for. The former Giants star cornerback who had worked at the Worldwide Leader since...
Scientists invent robots that ‘team up’ to form larger robots
Thanks to incredible advancements in artificial intelligence robots have quickly become man’s best friend, but getting them to actually work together is still a tough challenge to overcome. The way...
This farmer pops wheelies on his tractor
Gaggi Bansra is becoming famous for his skills on the tractor. After dropping out of college, the 21-year-old has been working on his father's farm in India, where he's truly...
High school 'shooter' showed off assault rifle on social media
The troubled teen who allegedly killed one student when he opened fire inside a Spokane high school, loved "Breaking Bad," and posted videos of himself brandishing guns and simulating shootings...
Trump and Pence survey Hurricane Irma damage
President Trump arrived in Florida on Thursday morning for a tour of the hurricane-ravaged state, saying the federal government wants to make sure the residents are “as happy as we...
Why McDonald's Coke tastes better than all the other Cokes
If you've ever sipped a Coca-Cola from a McDonald's machine, you may have wondered why it tastes better than from other restaurants. Some say the drink is more palatable because...
Florida races to check nursing homes after 8 residents found dead in Irma's wake
Florida authorities scrambled throughout the hurricane-ravaged state to make sure elderly residents were safe in the wake of the deaths of eight residents inside a sweltering nursing home. During the...
Man sneaks alcohol into festival by burying it three weeks earlier
As venues ratchet up prices of alcohol, more people are attempting to sneak their own booze in past security checks. Over the years, the plans have definitely gotten more elaborate...
Brad Pitt adds 'hotelier' to resume with $2.5B resort
Ever wanted to sleep over at Brad Pitt's place? Well, now you can. The actor is adding hotelier to his CV and developing a mind-blowing $2.5 billion dollar resort in...
China's navy prepares for joint military drill with Russia
BEIJING — Four Chinese navy ships have departed for joint drills with Russia in the latest sign of growing cooperation between the two militaries that could challenge the US armed...
Missing grandma's body found in canal during Irma preparations
The body of a missing Florida grandmother who disappeared in December was found inside a car in a canal that was drained in advance of Hurricane Irma, leaving “a lot...
Cops arrest cab driver in deadly hit-and-run
Police have arrested one of two yellow cab drivers who drove off after a woman tumbled out of one of their taxis -- only to be run over by the...
Equifax waited months to fix well-known software flaw
Equifax appears to have waited months to fix a well-known security vulnerability in its software, enabling hackers to compromise the personal information of as many as 143 million US consumers....
Strange creature washes up on beach after Harvey
Hurricane Harvey rousted a fanged mystery creature from the water's depths and stranded it on a Texas beach -- prompting a mad rush to identify the oceanic oddity. Preeti Desai...
Ivanka says she doesn't have that much influence over her dad
Ivanka Trump defended herself against criticism that she doesn't use her close relationship with her father to be a more moderating influence on him, saying her detractors have "unrealistic expectations."...
The UFC ruined itself for $4 billion
The great circus sideshow that was Conor McGregor's detour into boxing is over, and UFC president Dana White could not be happier about it. "I'm ready to get back to...
Men with obese wives have greater risk of developing diabetes: study
Wives who pack on the pounds may be hazardous to their hubby's health, according to a new study. Researchers found that middle-aged men who have obese wives are at greater...
Searching for fantasy football options in Thursday night stinker
Thursday night’s NFL matchup between the Texans and Bengals looks prepared to make a statement. That statement is: Hey, NFL, your fly is down! Thursday night games have long had...
Where to eat the best breakfast in America
While even the most fervent of foodies typically makes do with a purely utilitarian morning meal of cold cereal or toast, we’re here to argue for the expansive sit-down breakfast,...
Ash tree on brink of extinction in Northeast US
Five prominent species of ash tree in the eastern US have been driven to the brink of extinction from years of lethal attack by a beetle, a scientific group says....
Apple is in denial over botched iPhone X demo
One of the main features of the new iPhone X is the notch at the top that contains what looks like the most sophisticated facial recognition system seen in a...
Bozos nabbed trying to steal a light pole in Florida
Their Florida power trip didn’t get very far. Police pulled over two dim bulbs in a Kia Sorento -- as they carried a stolen light pole on the roof, the...
Mystery of 'health attacks' on US diplomats in Cuba deepens
WASHINGTON — The blaring, grinding noise jolted the American diplomat from his bed in a Havana hotel. He moved just a few feet, and there was silence. He climbed back...
Violence escalates between taxi drivers and ride-share apps in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG — A violent feud between South African meter taxi drivers and ride-hailing services Uber and Taxify escalated with another three vehicles torched using petrol bombs, police said on Thursday....
Rescuer contracted flesh-eating bacteria in Harvey floodwaters
A Houston man nearly lost his life when he contracted flesh-eating bacteria while trying to rescue people from Hurricane Harvey floodwaters, a report said. J.R. Atkins, a former firefighter and...
Hulk Hogan in awe of 72-year-old 'crazy man' Vince McMahon
Even at 72, Vince McMahon wants to show everyone he’s made of tougher stuff than most. Despite only making very occasional appearances on the WWE Network in the past few...
Nearly two dozen kids burn to death in schoolhouse blaze
Nearly two dozen children were burned to death in Malaysia when their schoolhouse went up in flames on Thursday. The fire at the Tahfiz Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah religious school broke...
Trump administration bans Kaspersky software from US agencies
The Trump administration on Wednesday told US government agencies to remove Kaspersky Lab products from their networks, saying it was concerned the Moscow-based cyber security firm was vulnerable to Kremlin...
Boomer Esiason says goodbye to Craig Carton
Boomer and Car-done. Boomer Esiason said goodbye to his co-host of a decade on Thursday morning, a day after Craig Carton announced his resignation from WFAN following his arrest. "It’s...
Olivia Munn turns tables on NFL trolls
It was an innocent photo, not a dig at Aaron Rodgers. That's what Olivia Munn is saying after the Minnesota Vikings recruited the actress to be a Vikings fan last month and...
Fake porn producer goes to prison for duping women into sex
A Missouri man who duped more than two dozen women into having sex by telling them they were auditioning for lucrative roles in pornography was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years...
Trump: People want to see DACA deal happen
President Trump on Thursday said "massive border security" has to be part of the negotiations on the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals program and acknowledged that building the border wall...
Vandal targets 'Charging Bull' and 'Fearless Girl'
A vandal gave both the Charging Bull and Fearless Girl statues in lower Manhattan a splash of blue Thursday morning, police said. Video captured near Bowling Green shows a woman...
Woman arrested for trying to break into Prince George's new school
A 40-year-old woman was busted by Scotland Yard Wednesday, when she tried to break into Prince George's posh London school. Police said the woman got onto school grounds Tuesday, in...
Trump announces third visit to hurricane-ravaged South
President Trump headed to Florida early Thursday to meet with residents affected by Hurricane Irma and to monitor relief efforts – his third visit to the storm-ravaged South in as...
Kars 4 Kids stars can't get annoying jingle out of their heads either
Love it or hate it, the Kars 4 Kids jingle is remembered as one of the catchiest ditties of all time. The tune is so infectious that the stars of...
Suicidal schoolgirl saved from building's ledge by teacher
A school teacher in China was able to pull a suicidal young girl off the ledge of a building after she had rebuffed several attempts by police and firefighters to...
Scumbag looters 'truck up' a store in Florida
Looters backed a pickup truck into a store in Tampa, Florida, as Tropical Storm Irma was hitting the state. A vehicle matching the description of the one used in this...
Trump denies deal was made with Democrats on DACA
President Trump denied Thursday that he had struck a deal with Democratic congressional leaders to address the fate of children of undocumented immigrants – insisting that any agreement would have...
Greg Bird's ready to play, but Joe Girardi's waiting a little longer
Greg Bird, who has been out since Monday after suffering back spasms, said he is ready to play, but Joe Girardi isn’t going to start the left-handed hitting first baseman...
Eli Manning's not about to panic
What, Eli worry? “No,” Eli Manning said Wednesday. “First game, guys are playing fast, got some new guys out there, some new bodies. “We’ll bounce back. We’ll be fine. “We...
Adam Warren and Aaron Hicks status updates
Adam Warren and Aaron Hicks are still shooting to return before the end of the season. Warren said before the Yankees' 3-2 win over the Rays on Wednesday that he...
Jets' D-line must prove its more than a paper tiger
Raiders coach Jack Del Rio sounded Wednesday like many coaches who have faced the Jets in recent years. “Their D-line is loaded,” Del Rio said. “That’s one of the strengths...
Marbury: I've 'spoken' to an NBA team
Stephon Marbury hopes to finish off his basketball career back in the NBA. The 40-year old guard is playing in the Chinese Basketball Association this season for the Beijing Fly...
Giants diagnose what went wrong, and it wasn't pretty
As the Giants gathered Wednesday to watch in painstaking detail every play they had run on offense Sunday night — there were just 56 of them, thankfully — they were...
Mets sticking with strength coach despite slew of injuries
CHICAGO — As the Mets consider methods to keep their players on the field and off the disabled list next season, they remain committed to their senior advisor for strength...
Clemson will have no answers for Lamar Jackson
It’s easy to forget how different history could have looked. It’s easy to overlook how little had to change for legacies to change so significantly. Three months before Clemson won...
Two Jets know how hard it will be to stop Marshawn Lynch
Marshawn Lynch exited quietly. In February 2016, Lynch subtly announced his retirement from the Seahawks and football without words. The running back simply tweeted the “peace out” emoji and a...
Golovkin so focused on Alvarez he won't talk about new baby daughter
LAS VEGAS — Gennady Golovkin wasn’t going to discuss something that most men would be happy to talk about: the birth of his second child just a few days earlier....
Teen arrested for anti-Semitic graffiti on assistant AG's family home
Cops on Wednesday arrested a teen who allegedly spray-painted an anti-Semitic slur on the Bronx home of the family of an assistant state attorney general. Lewis Jared, 16, was busted...
Arrest of nurse who refused to draw blood broke policies: mayor
SALT LAKE CITY — An investigation into the rough arrest of a Utah nurse who refused to allow a blood draw on an unconscious patient found evidence that police officers...
Sean Spicer cracks jokes, defends Trump during 'Kimmel' appearance
It was a different Sean Spicer who paid a visit to ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Wednesday night. This was a smiling, chill Spicer, in marked contrast to the six hot-tempered...
North Korea threatens to reduce US to 'ashes and darkness'
SEOUL/JAPAN — A North Korean state agency threatened on Thursday to use nuclear weapons to "sink" Japan and reduce the United States to "ashes and darkness" for supporting a U.N....
FaceTime, private jets: How Giants kicker handled daughter's long-distance birth
Last week, Aldrick Rosas sensed he was going to face a crossroads moment in his life. He was preparing to make his NFL debut in Dallas as the Giants’ kicker....
State police sent to LI high schools to combat MS-13, other gangs
Gov. Cuomo announced on Wednesday that a contingent of state troopers would be sent to Long Island high schools as part of a new initiative to help combat gangs such...
Irma devastates Florida's iconic orange groves ahead of harvest
LAKE WALES, Fla. — Hurricane Irma dealt Florida's iconic orange crop a devastating blow, destroying nearly all the fruit in some Southwest Florida groves and seriously damaging groves in Central...
Hurricane Irma couldn't stop baby Destiny from being born
MIAMI — Two days before her due date, Tatyanna Watkins' contractions grew painfully frequent as hurricane-force winds were already lashing the Florida Keys and nearing the peninsula. For everyone else,...
David Ortiz signs ‘forever’ deal with Red Sox
David Ortiz is officially coming back with the Red Sox — just not to the lineup. The club announced Wednesday that the retired slugger will return in “unprecedented deal that...
Jemele Hill apologizes to ESPN for Trump tweet
After ESPN, the White House and anyone and everyone else in between commented on her tweet about President Trump being a “white supremacist,” Jemele Hill has come back with a...
Pregnant teacher reported missing found dead in grave, boyfriend charged
BALTIMORE — A pregnant Maryland teacher who was missing for more than a week has been found dead in a shallow grave, and her boyfriend is charged with her slaying,...
Study prompts call to examine link between flu vaccine and miscarriages
A puzzling study of U.S. pregnancies found that women who had miscarriages between 2010 and 2012 were more likely to have had back-to-back annual flu shots that included protection against...
Russia pulls US diplomats parking privileges
MOSCOW — Russia has withdrawn parking privileges for U.S. diplomats, an apparent continuation of a diplomatic tit-for-tat between Washington and Moscow. State-owned television channel Rossiya 24 reported on Wednesday that...
Lawyers plea to keep 'weak' and 'sick' Anthony Weiner out of jail
Anthony Weiner’s lawyers cast him as a “weak man” in a “self-destructive spiral" when he exchanged "sexually explicit" messages with a teenage girl, who they described as "profit seeking," according...
Teen says teacher called her out in class for being too 'busty'
JOPLIN, Mo. — A Missouri teenager says a high school teacher told her during class that she was too "busty" and that "plus-sized women" need to shop at stores that...
Matt Harvey 'extremely frustrated' after latest debacle
CHICAGO — A field marshal was necessary Wednesday night to direct the small army Matt Harvey put on the bases. In only 3 ��/₃ innings of work at Wrigley Field,...
Scientists hope to restore extinct Galapagos tortoise
QUITO, Ecuador — Scientists in Ecuador's Galapagos islands are hoping to restore a tortoise species believed extinct since the 1800s. The Chelonoidis elephantopus lived on Floreana Island and was captured...
Rhys Hoskins' crazy homer pace reaches another historic level
PHILADELPHIA — Giancarlo Stanton may be chasing the home run title but Philadelphia's Rhys Hoskins is the one rewriting history on a nightly basis. Hoskins continued his record home run...
Robot conductor and blind tenor lead orchestra performance in Italy
PISA, Italy — Tenor Andrea Bocelli has brought down the house at Pisa's Teatro Verdi by performing with an unusual conductor: a robot. The white, two-armed YuMi robot, designed by...