September 21, 2017
Instagram’s hottest meme maker sued for hijacking teen's account
Instagram sensation “F--kJerry” has been sued for allegedly stealing a 16-year-old kid’s account, TMZ reports. The lawsuit was filed by the unnamed teen’s father, Tom Chau, according to the report....
Mogul could lose town house for defaulting on $12.5M loan
It’s Heartbreak Hotel for the former owner of Graceland. Entertainment mogul Robert Sillerman is facing foreclosure on his $16 million Upper East Side town house for defaulting on a $12.5...
Investors fear driverless cars will make breathalyzers obsolete
Driverless cars are going to wreck the breathalyzer business. That, at least, is the growing fear among private-equity investors, who have balked at an opportunity to buy LMG Holdings, the...
Andre Ward retires from boxing with one last laugh on bitter rival
Andre Ward upstaged his longtime rival Sergey Kovalev one last time. Kovalev, the former light heavyweight champion from Russia, was in Manhattan on Thursday to announce his non-title fight against...
British media company launching family travel mag
The British are coming — with a new family travel magazine. Ardent Media is launching familytraveller.com in the US on Sept. 25 to be followed by a 100,000-circulation print edition...
St. Louis protesters hold 'White Allies Only' rally
Protesters chanting "white silence is violence" marched through downtown St. Louis Thursday night for a "White Allies Only" rally in the wake of the acquittal of a white police officer...
Condé Nast lands former SoundCloud exec
Condé Nast, looking to chop $100 million in costs and revive revenue, has just landed a new executive to head its slumping Women’s Collection, which includes Glamour, Allure and Brides....
Woman raped, robbed by man who offered to walk her home
A woman was raped at knifepoint in Central Park on Monday by a man who offered to walk her home and then violently attacked her, cops said. The 35-year-old woman...
Tronc VP exits to work on his novel
Jim Spanfeller is out at as a senior vice president at Tronc, less than a year after Chairman Michael Ferro’s company bought Spanfeller Media, a venture-backed company that included the...
SEC chairman refused to answer questions about 2016 hack
Securities and Exchange Commission boss Jay Clayton was feeling the heat on Thursday after he refused to publicly answer questions about a 2016 hack of a key regulatory database. “I...
Heroin dealer's fiancee used drug money for luxury shopping spree: prosecutors
The fiancée of an accused heroin dealer who spent his earnings on a $3,000 Versace pram, a $200,000 gold chain and other luxuries is hiding the rest of the drug...
Politician pulls gum out of mouth, hands to opponent
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minneapolis City Council member has given one of her opponents something to chew over — a piece of chewed gum. Twenty-year incumbent Lisa Goodman took the gum...
New York would lose $52B under latest GOP health care bill
New York state would take a $52 billion beating under the latest GOP effort to repeal and replace ObamaCare — the second-largest amount lost in the US, according to a...
iPhone X may be in short supply for holiday season
Even Santa Claus might have trouble getting his hands on the iPhone X this Christmas. The production delays facing Apple’s hotly anticipated handset may be worse than previous believed, according...
Teacher blows more than $30K of school funds at casino
A Michigan high school teacher pocketed more than $30,000 in student activity funds and then squandered it all in a Detroit casino, a report said. Lydia Christine Johnson, 29, was...
'Safe' raw cookie dough made students sick: suit
The purveyors of New York’s latest foodie craze — raw cookie dough by the scoop — are facing a lawsuit from two city students who say the sweet stuff made...
North Korea might test a hydrogen bomb in the Pacific Ocean
North Korea is interested in testing a hydrogen bomb in the middle of the Pacific, according to reports. The move would be a direct response to President Trump's latest threat...
US women's soccer is sick of being relegated to artificial turf
The honeymoon didn't last long. The United States women's national team has reignited parts of its dispute with US Soccer five months after the sides reached a momentous agreement to...
Ex-Trump adviser claims Steve Bannon co-wrote UN speech
Steve Bannon, the former chief strategist for President Trump, reportedly helped write the provocative address to the UN General Assembly this week in which Trump dubbed North Korean leader Kim...
Library book returned almost 80 years later
ATTLEBORO, Mass. — It took nearly 80 years, but a book borrowed during the Great Depression has been returned to a Massachusetts public library. The Attleboro Public Library posted on...
The five simple cooking mistakes secretly making you fat
While home cooked food is generally more nutritious and lower in calories than take away and restaurant meals, it can also be exceptionally easy to overdo things in the kitchen...
Jets' emerging guard could get a shot to face Ndamukong Suh
When right guard Brian Winters went down Sunday with an abdominal injury against the Raiders, fourth-year player Dakota Dozier filled in admirably. “He did really well,” offensive coordinator John Morton...
Jets bring back fumbling punt returner
Just a few days after they cut him, the Jets re-signed wide receiver and punt returner Kalif Raymond to the practice squad. In the season’s first two games, Raymond muffed...
'Game of Thrones' extra ditched getting her law degree for porn
A Game of Thrones actress has revealed how she ditched her law degree as a student to become a porn star – and it has boosted her self-esteem and made...
Laver Cup's here: A Ryder Cup-like event with a twist
The tennis world is ready to let it Ryde’. The inaugural Laver Cup, a takeoff on golf’s Ryder Cup, will begin Friday in Prague with Team Europe facing Team World...
Turkish president's bodyguards pummel protesters again
Violence broke out Thursday as protesters descended upon a Midtown speech by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The Turkish leader — whose guards were recently indicted in connection with a...
Teacher fired for pushing student wearing too much makeup
A teacher has been sacked after allegedly pushing a teenage student for wearing too much make-up. Nisha Roslin, 15, claimed she was grabbed by the shoulders and pushed back by...
Inside look at Kirk Herbstreit's insane college football Saturdays
Kirk Herbstreit’s biggest problem on Saturdays is he can’t watch more college football. It’s a day that starts at 8:30 a.m. ET, no matter what time zone “College GameDay” is...
Gatorade banned and fined $300k for bad-mouthing water
H2-no! Gatorade has been banned from insulting its main competitor -- water -- and fined $300,000 after it slandered nature's sports drink in a video game, California's Attorney General announced...
Photographer loses only copy of wedding photos on subway
An absent-minded photographer is desperately searching for the only copy of wedding photos that he recently took and left in a backpack on the subway. Kurt Sneddon has been posting...
Netflix pulls kids’ show after finding a huge hidden penis
Ah, children’s programming. It’s such lighthearted, feel-good programming that you might not think there’s anything in it for adults. Well, if your youngsters are fans of Maya The Bee, you...
NYPD makes dramatic rescue on tanker at sea
The NYPD aviation unit made a dramatic rescue Thursday when a man became unconscious on a commercial tanker 12 miles south of the Rockaways. The victim was standing on the...
'Breathing' road in Mexico terrifying locals after quake
A road in Mexico has been caught still moving — as “if it was breathing” — in the wake of the devastating 7.1-magnitude earthquake that ripped through the country's capital....
How Beth Mowins blocks out negativity chasing NFL dream
Beth Mowins chats with The Post’s Justin Terranova about the responsibility of being the second woman to call an NFL game. Mowins makes her NFL on CBS debut Sunday with...
Do whatever it takes to turn the lights back on in Puerto Rico
Mercilessly battered by Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico is looking at months without power. It’s simply not acceptable to leave 3.5 million Americans in such straits. “The San Juan that we...
The subtle change that saved Aroldis Chapman's season
Joe Giradi now has the weapon Joe Maddon rode last October all the way to the Cubs first World Series championship since 1908, a weapon the Yankees gave the Cubs....
Vice video employees to join two unions
Video content workers at Vice.com, the Viceland cable channel and the TV programs produced for HBO have voted overwhelmingly to join two unions, the labor organization announced on Thursday after...
This comment left on a brownie recipe reads like a soap opera
When trying to track down a good recipe the internet is most people’s port of call. It’s the perfect place for inspiration, insider tips and delicious classic recipes but people...
How New York's 'indigent' health aid goes to the rich
The award for the most deceptive name in New York state government goes to an obscure but expensive program called the “Indigent Care Pool.” Each year, this pool distributes upwards...
Prehistoric 'devil toads' with Pac-Man mouths ate dinosaurs
Forget the croak. This frog was all about the crunch. Researchers from the University of Adelaide are part of an international team that has been looking into a 68 million-year-old...
Trump's 'sovereignty' talk was what the UN needed to hear
To listen to the commentary, President Trump used an inappropriate term at the United Nations — not just Rocket Man, but “sovereignty.” It wasn’t surprising that liberal analysts freaked out...
More single moms are attending college, but struggle to graduate
Most people who know Mary White wonder when she has time to sleep. It’s a fair question given her schedule. The 28-year-old spends her Mondays and Tuesdays in class or...
Kyra Sedgwick's new role is nothing like 'The Closer'
When Kyra Sedgwick played Brenda Leigh Johnson on “The Closer,” TNT’s hit procedural (2005-12), she knew all the angles, could separate the liars from the truth tellers and was usually...
Instagram accidentally advertises on Facebook with 'rape' threat post
This algorithm has no chill. Instagram picked up a vile "rape" threat a reporter posted -- and used it to advertise their app on Facebook, the Guardian reported Thursday. The...
Second Ave. subway scandal shows the MTA needs major reform
Now New Yorkers know why the Q train slows to a crawl when it hits the new Second Avenue tracks: It’s not safe to go full speed. Oversight reports submitted...
Teens charged with kidnapping, raping classmate
FREDERICK, Md. — Authorities in Maryland have charged two teens with kidnapping and raping a classmate and police say a third suspect is at large. The Frederick News-Post reported Wednesday...
It's now indisputable: That cop-hating John Jay jerk has to go
It turns out that now-suspended John Jay College professor Michael Isaacson’s tweet about teaching “future dead cops” was no isolated incident. Which ought to make it easier for officials to...
Eli Manning isn't safe and neither is a bet on the Giants
There's only so much that can be done to help a left tackle who can’t keep the pass-rusher off his quarterback’s back. You can put a tight end on that...
Redskins have no choice but to get in shootout with Raiders
The Wildcat returns for his 21st season in The Post. Including the 1997-2016 Bettor’s Guide, Cat’s record in print stands at 573-479 (54.5 percent) against the spread. Sunday Raiders/REDSKINS Over...
It doesn't get any easier for hard-luck Chargers hosting Chiefs
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. Chiefs...
Over/Under Rico: Week 3
Rico went 7-9 (1-2 Best Bets) on the Over/Unders last week. The season record is 14-16-1 (3-2-1). The selections for Week 3 are: Over: Dolphins / Jets; Ravens / Jaguars,...
Judi Dench loves 'behaving badly' as Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria unexpectedly met the man of her late-life dreams at her Golden Jubilee, in 1887. She was long widowed after Prince Albert’s death in 1861 and bored out of...
Investor demands answers from shuttered 'Great Comet'
Fallout from the crash and burn of “Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812” continues to rain down on Broadway. A group of disgruntled investors in the $14 million...
This 9-year-old is about to be the biggest star on television
What were you doing when you were 9-years-old? Certainly not starring in your own TV show. Consider the incredible journey of Iain Armitage. The young actor, seen most recently in...
Kim Jong Un calls Trump 'deranged,' says he will 'pay dearly' for threats
"Rocket Man," meet "Frightened Dog." The war of words escalated Thursday between President Trump and Kim Jong Un, with the North Korean president calling his US counterpart "mentally deranged" and...
This is why Mexico is being ravaged by earthquakes
In just 12 days Mexicans have experienced two powerful earthquakes that have killed at least 300 people. Mexico City is no stranger to earthquakes, on the day the latest one...
Sex dolls and other odd items keep washing up in this town
This is the moment a harbor worker burst out laughing during a cleanup operation — after she pulled a giant inflatable sex doll from the water. The female member of...
Odell Beckham is a lot of things — but he’s not Giants’ savior
The Odell Watch, Chapter 3, went about as you would expect it to go. He’s feeling better, though he’s far from 100 percent. His mind is in a good place,...
One part of traditional marriage isn't under attack
Americans still prefer men to put bread on the table. Just over 70 percent of adults say it is very important for a man to be able to support a...
At least four teams expanding netting after Yankees fan scare
The line drive at Yankee Stadium that hit a young girl’s face and sent her to the hospital Wednesday apparently prompted four teams to extend the protective netting at their...
Marine Corps will get its first female infantry officer
The few, the proud will soon have a female infantry officer – a historic first in the nearly 250-year history of the Marine Corps, according to a report. The woman,...
Mueller wants phone records about Don Jr.'s Russia statement
Special counsel Robert Mueller has asked for phone records related to the statement about Donald Trump Jr.’s meeting with a Kremlin-connected lawyer that was crafted aboard Air Force One, according...
This singer is challenging stereotypes about heavy metal
"There's nothing scarier than a screaming woman." Amalie Bruun, a 32-year-old "black metal" singer from Copenhagen, says it’s challenging being a female artist in a music genre that is both...
Emma Stone is an ace in tennis biopic 'Battle of the Sexes'
Ask why the guys are making more than the women in professional tennis and prepare for a deluge of BS. “The men are more exciting to watch.” “The men have...
Kevin Shattenkirk knows the Rangers pressure is going to hit
It didn’t come with the first practice, it didn’t come with the first preseason game, and it won’t come until the games start to mean something. But eventually, Kevin Shattenkirk...
Construction worker falls to his death in day's second fatal accident
Two construction workers fell – one fatally – at an under-construction building development in Manhattan's Hudson Yards on Thursday, hours after another hardhat plunged to his death in lower Manhattan....
'Death Wish' coffee may actually kill you
Truth in advertising has never been so frightening. Coffee company ‘Death Wish’ is recalling one of its drinks because it might actually cause death. The upstate New York outfit says...
Millions of kids are being robbed of their childhood
One-fourth of children in developing countries don’t get to play, read or sing with their parents and it’s having a harmful effect on their health. Millions of children under five...
Get ready for ridiculously cheap flights to Asia
Asia’s biggest low-cost carrier is exploring direct flights that would connect Southeast Asia with Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas and Vancouver, BC. “From America to Southeast Asia, there’s not...
Ereck Flowers speaks: I'm OK, except for the bad plays
The most vilified Giant is following his coach's lead. During a week in which Ben McAdoo has excused his errors, Ereck Flowers responded to critics for the first time since...
Sex worker reveals the dirty details of working at a love ranch
A prostitute at one of the biggest legally operated love ranches in Nevada has lifted the lid on what it's really like to work there. Morrigan, 28, has been a...
How the Antifa won at Berkeley and other comments
From the right: Yes, Shapiro Spoke — But Antifa Won When conservative commentator Ben Shapiro was allowed to appear last week at UC-Berkeley in the face of violent left-wing threats,...
Training for the most sought-after job in America is free
As companies try to understand consumer behavior, data scientists are in high demand. Boasting a median base salary of $110,000 and a job-satisfaction score of 4.4 out of 5, data...
Speeding trains soaks commuters with muddy water
Heavy downpours caused flooding near Mumbai, which left the train tracks at a busy station covered in water. This caused a bad situation when a speeding train flew through the...
How a healthy amount of job stress can help your career
There’s a fine line between worrying yourself sick and worrying yourself rich. Dame Judi Dench, one of the most prolific actors on the planet, recently revealed that she stresses over...
Americans are expected to spend $9.1B on Halloween crap this year
Americans may be pulling back on spending on apparel — but when its comes to Halloween, the budgets are scary good. Spending on the scariest of holidays is expected to...
Cheap couple ask guests to pay for their wedding
A groom in the UK has asked guests to pay for his wedding. In a “business model” devised by Ben Farina, the groom-to-be has asked for guests to fork out...
Model dumped business partner to date NFL player: suit
Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Erin Heatherton allegedly dumped her business partner on a fashion venture to pursue a romance with an NFL player — and now the stylist is suing...
Mexican school cleared after quake, but fate of 12-year-old a mystery
The Mexican Navy said Thursday that all the children trapped beneath the rubble of the elementary school that collapsed during the earthquake have been removed -- but officials did not...
Aaron Hernandez autopsy revealed 'severe' case of CTE, lawyer says
A lawyer for Aaron Hernandez said Thursday that the former NFL player — who committed suicide in prison — had suffered from a "severe" case of the degenerative brain disease...
Fossilized poop reveals dinosaurs had really diverse diets
Newly discovered petrified poop reveals that some dinosaurs – previously believed to have been strict vegetarians – actually munched on shellfish and rotten wood. Scientists discovered that the hadrosaurs, or...
Teen suffers from rare condition that covers her skin in scales
A teenager has been cruelly dubbed "snake lady" because of an ultra-rare condition which means she is covered in scales. Floraine Nalugon, 17, needs to constantly smear her body with...
Arm Spanx are happening, and Vogue is losing its mind
If women can learn anything from Vogue, it’s that we’re supposed to be louder, stronger and more present than ever this year, fighting back against male oppression. Just so long...
Passenger spots beer can in plane's cockpit
A passenger aboard a recent Jet2 flight from Spain to England saw something no traveler ever wants to see on a plane: a beer in the cockpit. Steve Lewis, of...
Mnuchin: Companies working with North Korea are 'on notice'
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Thursday said financial companies around the world "are now on notice" about doing business with North Korea. "Foreign financial institutions are now on notice that...
Non-profit to pay for CUNY students' DACA application fees
About 250 Dreamers who attend CUNY campuses and face an Oct. 5 deadline to reapply for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals protection will have the $495 fee covered under a...
Gucci wants women to wear bedazzled beards
Gucci debuted the “crystal beard�� at Milan Fashion Week, as part of their 2018 Spring/Summer fashion line. The sparkly chin-strap was one of many head-scratching accessories seen on the Italian...
Pumpkin spice now comes in spray form
The time is ripe for pumpkin spice everything. Now there’s a Pumpkin Spice Spray thanks to the brand Simply Beyond that lets you douse just about any food or baked...
Mobster fixates on finances of female prosecutor who put him behind bars
An obsessive Gambino crime-family associate has become so fixated on his female prosecutor he's trying to dig into her finances, it was revealed in court Thursday. Battista "Benny" Geritano is...
Tech bros think their companies have enough female leaders
Ugh. Over the past year, America’s tech industry has been the subject of growing criticism about how it treats and retains female talent. But a new survey of 24,000 employees...
Canadian hockey players fly like freakin' royalty in ultra-luxe jet
Oh, (to be a hockey player in) Canada! It appears the Vancouver Canucks just dropped hundreds of thousands of dollars to fly from the Great White North to China on a private...
Sea turtles are slowly coming back from brink of extinction
WASHINGTON — Sea turtles are lumbering back from the brink of extinction, a new study says. Scientists found more populations of the large turtles improving than declining when they looked...
Moschino's 'My Little Pony' parade is '80s love on steroids
These horses are haute! Quirk king and Moschino designer Jeremy Scott debuted a “My Little Pony” capsule collection on Thursday at Milan fashion week. The cute, girly line includes pony-powered...
'Lego Ninjago Movie' is still pretty awesome
Everything is still mostly awesome. While dreck such as “The Emoji Movie” and “Cars 3” treats kids’ impressionable brains like garbage dumps, the “Lego Movie” series — clever, heartwarming and...
Scientists take big step toward creating genetically perfect babies
LONDON -- British scientists have used a genome editing tool known as CRISPR/Cas9 to knock out a gene in embryos just a few days old, testing the technique’s ability to decipher...
Facebook will turn over Russian-linked election ads to Congress
Facebook has cut a deal with lawmakers to hand over ads bought by Russians to sway the 2016 campaign, and the social media site’s co-founder vowed Thursday to beef up...
Gender-neutral teacher's note to students: Please no 'him' or 'her'
A Florida fifth-grade teacher sent a letter home with students asking that they refer to her by gender-neutral pronouns, causing a stir among parents. Chloe Bressack -- a new math...
LeBron James' new Cavaliers crew looks ... different
LeBron James has his crew together for another run at the title, but apart from the King doing King-like things, this run might look a little different. The Cavaliers, who...
Cadet in charge of rape prevention programs charged with rape
An Air Force Academy cadet who was a leader in rape prevention programs has been charged with sexual assault, reports said. Senior cadet Steven Fox from the U.S. Air Force...
Edible pond scum could be the next trendy superfood
There are many hero ingredients that we buy in bulk in our march towards wellness. Kale. Goji berries. Coconut oil. Well, here’s something else to consider adding to the list:...
Most Americans don't know these basic science facts
We don’t have this down to a science. Americans are ignorant about what’s going on in the scientific world, be it new health studies, climate change news or information on...
Fake 'special agent' arrested with small arsenal at sushi spot
A man tried to woo a sushi joint cashier by showing off his "huge gun" -- a .45 caliber pistol -- but ended up with a court date instead, police...
US workers arrive in Mexico to aid quake rescue effort
US aid workers have touched down in Mexico to lend a hand with rescue work as the country reels from Tuesday’s 7.1-magnitude earthquake, which has killed at least 250 people...
Knicks are scrubbing Carmelo from the team — before trading him
Knicks general manager Scott Perry, in a blog entry posted on the club website Thursday, made believe Carmelo Anthony doesn’t exist, following a franchise pattern. Perry mentioned the five members...
Tom Brady thinks water protects you from the sun
Another day, another quizzical lifestyle suggestion from Tom Brady. The Patriots quarterback, who released "The TB12 Method: How to Achieve a Lifetime of Sustained Peak Performance" on Tuesday, highlights his...
Engineers in train crashes had sleep apnea: probe
The engineers of two commuter trains that crashed in New Jersey and Brooklyn, causing one death and leaving more than 200 injured, were both suffering from sleep apnea, federal investigators...
Maria's death toll rises as storm swamps the Caribbean
The death toll from Hurricane Maria climbed to at least 19 Thursday, as the monster storm continued lashing the coast of the Dominican Republic. One man perished aboard a boat...
Male frogs change color during wild reptilian orgies
As everyone knows, things can get confusing when you’re piled in a huge orgy with various other members of your species. So scientists think male frogs change colors mid-sex-spree —...
Little girl struck by foul ball is still in the hospital
While the girl hit in the head by a line drive foul ball in the stands at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday remained hospitalized, there was no word from the Yankees...
Baby whose mother chose giving birth over chemo has died
DETROIT — The baby born to a Michigan woman who chose to forgo chemotherapy to give birth to the child has died, a relative said Thursday. Sonya Nelson said her...
Liliane Bettencourt, L’Oreal heiress and world’s wealthiest woman, dead at 94
Liliane Bettencourt, heiress to the L’Oreal cosmetics empire and the world’s wealthiest woman, has died at the age of 94, the company announced on Thursday. A statement from Jean-Paul Agon,...
Amazon is opening a massive new office in New York City
Amazon is opening a massive new office in the Big Apple next year. The Seattle-based web giant has signed a lease for 359,000 square feet at Brookfield’s 5 Manhattan West,...
Trump's 'doomsday' plane is a flying nuclear bunker
Welcome to the "Doomsday" planes — America's secretive set of jets designed to wage nuclear war from the skies. The specially designed aircraft follow President Donald Trump wherever he travels...
Manslaughter case against Rachel Noerdlinger's son falls apart
New Jersey prosecutors have dropped manslaughter charges against the son of a former top de Blasio administration aide over botched evidence that backs up his self-defense claim, lawyers said Thursday....
Mom catches nightmare nanny chugging her breast milk
A mom in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, is furious after she caught her nanny drinking her breast milk — for the second time. The 27-year-old mother of two, identified by her surname,...
Yankees under siege after 'terrible' fan injury
Despite four Major League Baseball teams announcing Thursday they would be extending protective netting for the 2018 season, there was no decision from the Yankees as a young girl hit...
Sandberg says ads targeting 'Jew haters' were Facebook fail
Facebook is again apologizing for its ad targeting, this time for algorithms that allowed advertisers to key on the word “Jew haters” and similarly offensive terms. Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg...
Woman horrified her cab driver was wearing nothing below the waist
A woman in China got into a cab and was shocked partway through her ride when she discovered that the driver wasn't wearing any pants or underwear. Luckily, she made...
Senate banking panel to grill Equifax CEO
Credit bureau Equifax’s own reputation will be up for review when its CEO goes before a Senate panel to explain how the company allowed hackers to steal the personal information...
Romney's Bain Capital has now plunged two toy retailers into bankruptcy
Bain Capital has a knack for throwing big toy retailers into bankruptcy. The buyout firm founded by Mitt Romney — which got slammed this week by the Chapter 11 filing...
It's not looking good for Giants' other injured star
The offense isn't the only issue for the Giants. Janoris Jenkins was absent from the practice field again Thursday, marking the second straight day that the team's top cornerback was...
The Jets are not ready for the Dolphins' monster
Let’s take a closer look at the Jets opponent this week: Miami Dolphins Record: 1-0 Head coach: Adam Gase (second year); Offensive coordinator: Clyde Christensen; Defensive coordinator: Matt Burke Overview: The Dolphins...
Trump signs order targeting North Korea's trade partners
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that targets North Korea and countries that do business with the "criminal, rogue regime" to isolate it internationally and put an end...
Dustin Johnson: What first huge golf payday was like
Dustin Johnson has become accustomed to private jets and the VIP Vegas experience, but life wasn't always so luxurious for the 33-year-old golfer. Speaking with Golf Digest ahead of this...
Young Americans will be the death of cable TV
The best data we have suggests that cord-cutting — ditching cable TV for streaming services — is happening faster than anyone foresaw. But in case you were uncertain about cable...
Michael Irvin furious with LaDainian Tomlinson's Cowboys accusation
The pregame show may be more intriguing than the game itself. According to the Sporting News, Michael Irvin plans on confronting NFL Network colleague LaDainian Tomlinson over the Hall of...
The Giants made Don La Greca's head explode
The Giants' offensive line is doing the same thing to Don La Greca's mind as it is to Eli Manning's body. The ESPN Radio co-host screamed until his face turned...
Military trainee hilariously fails at the simple act of marching
A freshman university student in China, participating in military training, is becoming a viral sensation for his inability to march. For some reason, this young man seems unable to move...
Man grows world's heaviest carrot
A dad in Minnesota has unearthed a weird, tangled mess of a carrot -- and it could score him a world record. Chris Qualley, 34, is believed to have grown...
KB Home CEO gets bonus slashed after Kathy Griffin rant
The CEO of homebuilding company KB Home will have his end-of-the-year bonus slashed as a result of his profanity-laced tirade against comedian Kathy Griffin and her boyfriend. The board of...
The 'Kingsman' movie series needs to go to rehab
Elton John is being held captive by Julianne Moore, who is a billionairess drug lord. Colin Firth sees phantom butterflies in the air, a nasty side effect of temporary amnesia....
Pizza Hut joins the the vegan cheese bandwagon
Everyone’s vegan out. Pizza Hut is the latest fast-food chain to cater to customers who abstain from eating all animal products, including dairy, eggs and honey, as well as the...
Equifax has been accidentally sending hack victims to phishing sites
If you’re feeling lost and confused following news of Equifax’s recent data breach, don’t worry: not even Equifax’s own customer service knows what’s going on. Twitter customer service agents have...
One of world's top boxers retires out of nowhere
OAKLAND, Calif. — Light heavyweight champion Andre Ward is retiring from boxing with an undefeated record because he no longer has the desire to fight. The 33-year-old Ward released a...
These apps let you earn extra cash for doing almost nothing
You don’t need skills to get paid. That’s what Singapore-based startup iQueue is banking on after launching a company that pays employees to wait in line for products and services...
Girl fatally shoots herself digging for candy in grandma's purse
A 4-year-old Florida girl accidentally killed herself when she reached into her grandma’s purse for some candy — and grabbed a loaded gun instead, a report said. Yanelly Zoller mistakenly...
Leader of pirate gang suspected of murdering kayaker is killed by rival bandits
The Amazonian pirate who robbed and murdered a British kayaker was himself killed by a rival who wanted to get his hands on the stolen loot, police said. Evanilson Gomes...
TGI Friday's agrees to settle wage suit for more than $19M
TGI Friday’s is finally ready to pay up. The 52-year-old restaurant chain has agreed to pay a whopping $19.1 million to settle accusations that it chronically underpaid its servers, bussers,...
'Hardest hitter in the world' destroys foe with chilling KO
Rising British heavyweight sensation Daniel Dubois recorded his fifth consecutive knockout since beginning his career just five months ago — and this one was the nastiest of the lot. Paramedics...
This rare genetic disease keeps you awake until you die
A woman and her husband completely changed career paths to study a deadly disease that killed her mother she learned she inherited. Sonia Vallabh was studying at Harvard Law school...
New Knick rips 'liar' Stephen A. Smith over weed accusation
Just days after Michael Beasley said if the Knicks keep fading star Carmelo Anthony, they can comfortably make the playoffs with “four” players who can score 25 points per game,...
Trump on North Korea sanctions: 'Stay tuned'
President Trump told reporters to "stay tuned" during his meeting Thursday with the South Korean president, declining to elaborate on remarks he made earlier about wanting to impose more sanctions...
4-foot steel bar pierces worker's anus, pops out of his shoulder
A construction worker has miraculously survived after he was electrocuted, thrown from his workstation and then impaled through the anus by a 4-foot steel bar. Yang Ming, 37, had accidentally...
Inmates sneak back into jail after breaking out
A group of Mississippi inmates busted out of jail this week, burglarized a bargain store -- and then broke back in and returned to their cells, according to a report....
How Siri helped me connect with my autistic son
I know I’m a bad mother, but how bad? I wonder for the hundredth time as I watch Gus deep in conversation with Siri. Obsessed with weather formations, Gus has...
10-year-old kids around the world already know harmful gender stereotypes
Girls are weak and boys are strong - that's the crushing finding of a comprehensive new study of children and their parents around the world. The groundbreaking global study, released...
NFLer shares ex's 'real truth': She beat me and slurred me
In a three-part Twitter post, Albert Haynesworth launched explosive claims about the mother of his child, saying she abused him physically and emotionally, called him a racial slur and pocketed...
WWE controversy after Indian champion's racist promo
The WWE is embroiled in controversy after champion Jinder Mahal made several "racist jokes" about Japanese rival Shinsuke Nakamura. The wrestling star was making a promo with sidekick duo the...
'Teacher of the Year' candidate suspended for letting students play raunchy truth-or-dare game
A Florida candidate for “Teacher of the Year” has been yanked from the classroom for letting students kiss and flash their breasts during a raunchy game of Truth or Dare....
Off-duty cop on his way to strip club allegedly pulls gun on cyclist
Don’t get between a cop and his jiggle joint. An off-duty NYPD sergeant on a late-night strip-club jaunt flew off the handle when a group of teens on bikes blocked...
NASA will pay you $100,000 to help astronauts breathe
It’s not often that the incredibly bright minds at NASA are forced to look for solutions from the general public, but the agency just launched a new competition that does...
Syracuse basketball player arrested for sexual abuse
A Syracuse University basketball player has been nabbed for sexually abusing a woman "incapable" of giving consent, police said. Dominick Parker, 18, was arrested last Friday for the alleged sexual...
Construction worker falls to his death
A hardhat plunged to his death from the top of an under-construction high-rise in lower Manhattan on Thursday morning, officials said. Juan Chonillo, 43, of Queens fell from the 29th...
Trump gets confused, mentions nonexistent African country
Twitter went "covfefe" after President Trump referenced the non-existent country of Nambia during a speech to African leaders. "In Guinea and Nigeria, you fought a horrifying Ebola outbreak. Nambia's health...
How Yankees are raising the value of rising prospect
One of the Yankees’ top prospects, Billy McKinney, will play first base for the first time during instructional league, as the Yankees look to increase his value. The 23-year-old McKinney...
Hunter kills therapy dog during hike with trainer
An animal trainer in Canada was standing just 10 feet away from her therapy dog when a hunter shot and killed the pooch during their regular hike in the woods....
The emotional moment the Deckers realized Eric was getting cut by Jets
As the Jets cleaned house of their veterans this summer, not even Eric Decker could prepare for his imminent release. "I've just been informed that they're gonna release me," the...
The rise of genderless beauty
Apart from rock stars like Keith Richards wearing eyeliner and footage of the annual Mardi Gras parade, men-wearing-makeup have remained largely under the radar – until now. Yes, gender fluidity...
The one regret Bill Gates has about Microsoft computers
Bill Gates revealed the one decision he wishes he could change if time travel were possible – and it might surprise you. The Microsoft founder said he wouldn’t change too...
Afghan government accused of ethnic bias
KABUL - A leaked memo from a staff member in Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's office this week has set off a storm of criticism and accusations that the note lays...
Mexican telenovela star loses family in earthquake
The cousin of Mexican telenovela star Fernanda Castillo was among those killed during the devastating earthquake that rocked Mexico City, a report said. Castillo posted a desperate plea to her...
The four countries quietly expanding their nuclear arsenals
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A Swedish arms watchdog says the global number of nuclear warheads dropped last year, but it seems China, India, North Korea and Pakistan are expanding the size...
Duterte tells cops to kill his son if drug smuggling claims are true
Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippine president notorious for his strict drug policy, reportedly said in a speech Wednesday that police could kill any of his children if it is proven they...
Mom gives birth in street during earthquake
A mom is thanking her lucky stars -- and her team of doctors -- for helping her deliver her newborn son Adolfo on a street corner in the midst of...
Alaskan cabbies accused of bootlegging
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Several cabdrivers are accused of illegally selling alcohol out of their taxis in an Alaska town known for its disproportionately high number of cabs for its small...
Russia gives warning to US in Syria
MOSCOW — Russia said Thursday it had warned the United States it would target areas in Syria where US special forces and US-backed militia were operating if its own forces...
Toilet paper brand offers serial pooper 'year's supply of TP'
The “Mad Pooper” shouldn’t let this offer go down the toilet. Toilet paper brand Charmin has offered the serial pooper – who’s been unloading outside a Colorado Springs family’s home...
Chef's three Michelin stars are seriously stressing him out
A renowned French chef whose restaurant in the south of France has scored three coveted Michelin stars wants to be stripped of the rare honor -- because it's stressing him...
Preet Bharara joining CNN as a senior legal analyst
Preet Bharara, the Manhattan US attorney fired by President Trump, is joining CNN as a senior legal analyst, Politico reported. Known as the "Sheriff of Wall Street," Bharara has said...
Man gunned down near Barclays Center
A man was murdered near the Barclays Center in Brooklyn Wednesday night, authorities said. Police found the 47-year-old victim lying on the ground near the corner of Atlantic Ave. and...
Puerto Rico issues flash flood warning
Puerto Rico braced for potentially catastrophic flooding Thursday after getting walloped by Hurricane Maria, which knocked out power to the entire island. Though Maria has moved out to sea, authorities...
Google says it's buying HTC's Pixel smartphone division for $1.1B
Alphabet's Google said it would pay $1.1 billion in cash to acquire the division at Taiwan's HTC that develops the U.S. firm's Pixel smartphones, its latest push into hardware manufacturing....
McMaster won't say if Trump plans to withdraw from Iran deal
National security adviser H.R. McMaster on Thursday said President Trump is weighing Iran's nuclear deal as part of an overall strategy based on curtailing the country's "destabilizing" actions in the...
Yankees reduced to tears after little girl struck by foul ball
A young fan is "doing OK" after she was hit in the face by a foul ball during the fifth inning of an 11-3 Yankees win over the Twins on...
This singer is making black metal into art
"There's nothing scarier than a screaming woman." Amalie Bruun, a 32-year-old classically trained musician from Copenhagen and the one-woman force behind Myrkur, says it's challenging being a female artist in...
Seth MacFarlane offers a bumpy flight on 'The Orville'
Seth MacFarlane’s new live-action space series, “The Orville,” lifted off to a fast start in its Sept. 10 debut — opening to the biggest scripted-drama numbers for Fox since “Empire”...
Rescuers close to saving girl trapped under rubble of Mexico school
Across earthquake-ravaged Mexico, residents remained transfixed Thursday on the obliterated remains of a school where rescuers continued their painstaking search for a 12-year-old girl. The drama played live on TV,...
Reporter abducted and killed covering protest in India
NEW DELHI -- An Indian TV news reporter was abducted and killed while covering a protest rally in the remote northeastern state of Tripura, the second journalist to be killed...
Sorority probed after singing n-word lyric in Kanye West song
Some sorority sisters at the University of New Hampshire are being investigated after a video showing them singing along to a Kanye West song containing the n-word was posted on...
Maria thrashes Dominican Republic
After thrashing Puerto Rico, Hurricane Maria continued its path of destruction Thursday — pounding the Dominican Republic with heavy rain and high winds, with the Turks and Caicos in its...
How many accents can this man nail?
Kai Rigby has traveled around the world, encountering a wide variety of accents along the way. Now, he can mimic just about any accent that people throw his way.
Gardner could miss time despite saying 'it could be worse'
Brett Gardner extended his hitting streak to 11 games and went 8-for-12 in the series sweep over the Twins, but he left Wednesday’s game after getting drilled in the shoulder...
Eli Manning's plea to defense: Save our season
Panic-stricken Giants fans are sending out an S.O.S. to the Giants’ defense. Save Our Season. And none other than Eli Manning, two-time Super Bowl champion, acknowledges that with coach Ben...
Jets new owner would do well channeling a bit of Jerry Jones
Perhaps the most interesting thing Christopher Johnson said about his early tenure as the owner of the Jets is that “I’m not Jerry Jones.” That’s too bad. Right about now...
Severino's takeaway from excruciating battle with Mauer
In a battle of veteran hitter and young ace, Joe Mauer won out. Luis Severino, on the wrong end of the duel, hopes he can tuck the lesson away for...
Ben McAdoo already resorting to the us-against-the-world mantra
Ben McAdoo is absolutely correct about this: “A lot of people are counting us out, and so be it,’’ the Giants coach said Wednesday. His team is 0-2, and his...
Father killed sons, set house on fire before hanging himself
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Authorities in Bloomington, Illinois, say a 33-year-old man hid his family's cellphones, killed his two children and intentionally set a house fire before hanging himself. Police on...
Kristaps Porzingis talking big ahead of awkward Knicks return
Kristaps Porzingis has told confidants his goal is to win a gold medal for Latvia at the European Championships. As he flies back to New York this weekend for his...
NYCFC defender doesn't want to go back to Europe
New York City FC dodged a defensive headache next season. Defender Maxime Chanot vowed he's committed to NYCFC, even stating he’s open to a possible contract extension, after a report...
Jets sticking with Darron Lee
The Jets’ run defense is dead last in the NFL. They have been shredded for 370 yards over two weeks. One of the main culprits has been second-year linebacker Darron...
Oklahoma State's my sleeper team, but I'm not betting on them
The best bets are at the bottom. Give me a few minutes. I’ll meet you down there. Spoiler alert: Oklahoma State still isn’t one. For the past two weeks, I...
Lawrence O’Donnell apologizes for profanity-filled tirade
Warning: Graphic language https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLB1bZ2_VXE MSNBC host Lawrence O’Donnell apologized Wednesday for a curse-filled rant caught on tape. O’Donnell was not on air, but cameras were still rolling as he went...
Eli Manning: Ben McAdoo 'knows I can take it'
Eli Manning can take it. And he said he thinks too many people have gotten just a bit too soft when it comes to dealing with criticism. So, anyone wondering...
Premature baby born during Irma found dead in mother's car
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Authorities say a baby born prematurely in Florida during Hurricane Irma was later found dead in its mother's car. The Palm Beach Post reports the...
Woman sues Red Lobster for getting so drunk she broke a hip
An 82-year-old woman is suing a Red Lobster in Texas for getting her so drunk that she fell in the parking lot, breaking both her hip and arm. According to...
Man charged with killing kitten with a TV remote
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut man has been charged with killing a kitten with a TV remote and shooting another with a BB gun. Police say officers responded to...
Richard Sherman: NFL injury report is just to help gamblers
RENTON, Wash. — Richard Sherman again took shots at the NFL, saying the injury reports that teams are required to produce each week are simply to help gamblers. Sherman has...
LeGarrette Blount picked 'on the rise' Eagles over Giants
PHILADELPHIA — LeGarrette Blount was courted by the Giants. He opted for their NFC East rivals to the south instead. The former Patriots running back liked their chances of winning...
Couple sentenced for beating 5-year-old boy with hammer
Two women in Oklahoma were sentenced to 20 years in jail Friday after reportedly beating a 5-year-old so badly that he suffered two strokes. A judge in Muskogee County sentenced...
Man sets himself on fire outside New Zealand parliament
WELLINGTON - A man has reportedly set himself on fire on the grounds of New Zealand’s parliament in Wellington, two days ahead of national elections, police said on Thursday. “Ambulance...
Massive house explosion rocks Los Angeles neighborhood
LOS ANGELES — Authorities say an explosion left a home in Los Angeles severely damaged. It happened around 3 p.m. Wednesday in Canoga Park and scattered wood, clothing and other...
Nets may have found a leader
For a team coming off a season in which it recorded the worst record in the NBA, leadership will be desperately needed. It shows just how desperately that when asked...
Stitches Survives at Barclays
“Watch out, Stitches!” Too late. Spent the night in the emergency room. Took in Islanders/Flyers at Barclays and sat in the dangerously steep upper tier. Guy as hefty as Bartolo...
Teacher allegedly slept with 4 teen students, 2 in same night
A former high school teacher in Arkansas accused of sleeping with four different students — two of them in the same night — stood before a judge Wednesday. Jessie Lorene...
Midwestern State player dies after injury during game
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — A 19-year-old Midwestern State football player has died after suffering a neck injury while making a tackle during a home game last weekend. School president Suzanne...
Foreign student busted for vandalizing Lincoln Memorial with a penny
A student from the Kyrgyz Republic was arrested Monday for allegedly using a penny to engrave the letters “HYPT MAEK” into the fifth pillar on the north side of the...
Tractor-trailer gets trapped on boardwalk after making wrong turn
VENTNOR, N.J. — A tractor-trailer apparently made a wrong turn and got trapped on a boardwalk at the New Jersey shore. Workers in Ventnor spent Wednesday morning removing benches and...
Man accused of slapping customer, running off with his burger
SANTA FE, N.M. — A New Mexico man is facing charges after police say he randomly slapped a customer and then stole the man’s green chile cheeseburger before dashing away....
Most cab drivers break this law for their own good
Here are some dirty little secrets known only to cab drivers for sure — but suspected by many others. Drivers sometimes leave the “off duty” sign on the top of...
These Hamptons restaurants are here to stay
The Hamptons dining industry on both the North and South Forks is finally growing up. Major investments by hoteliers and Manhattan-based investors have created restaurants that won’t change hands to...
Stressed retailers begging owners for huge reductions to sky-high rents
Saddled with market-topping lease and rental rates, stressed out US retailers have begun asking building owners for financial relief, claiming their rents are too damn high, sources tell The Post....
CEO swears he didn't buy hot exec a $13M mansion
Guggenheim Partners, for months battling media reports of C-suite turmoil, tried once again on Wednesday to tamp down such talk. Chief Investment Officer Scott Minerd told a TV interviewer that...
Red Bulls still can't deliver the trophy their fans want most
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Early Wednesday morning, standing in front of Gate D-2 inside LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B was a small gathering of Red Bulls fans wearing matching black T-shirts....
Alec Baldwin to host Nat Geo opening at Kushner retail condo
Hollywood’s sharks are once again sticking it to President Trump and his family. “Saturday Night Live”’s best-known Trump bloviator, Alec Baldwin, has been hired to host the “Blue Carpet” VIP...
Photos in Menendez bribery trial show senator was living large
What a life! Photos just released in Sen. Robert Menendez’s bribery trial show him living large with his wealthy eye doctor pal Salomon Melgen, including lounge-time by the pool, weekends...