October 23, 2017

Scott Boras calls out Yankees over Jacoby Ellsbury's postseason

Jacoby Ellsbury’s lack of playing time during the postseason certainly didn’t go unnoticed by Scott Boras. “I do know this, Jacoby is a player you want to be out there...

Amazon entertainment exec abruptly steps down

Joe Lewis, the head of comedy and drama at Amazon, gave no reason for his resignation.

Dodgers somehow getting even better before World Series

LOS ANGELES — Corey Seager is ready to go at shortstop for the Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series against the Astros on Tuesday night. He insisted his...

Siblings mad over strict babysitter concocted elaborate stalking story

A 12-year-old boy and 8-year-old girl concocted an elaborate story about a stalker — causing an innocent man to be grilled by cops before their prank was finally revealed. The...

Jets cannot afford to let late collapse haunt them

Offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum knew he wasn’t going to rest comfortably Sunday night. Not after the Jets blew a 14-point fourth-quarter lead and lost to the Dolphins 31-28 at Hard...

Rangers deny problems have anything to do with personnel

If the Rangers are going to make a call-up from AHL Hartford soon, it’s unlikely to be Filip Chytil. The 18-year-old Czech forward, who made the Rangers out of camp...

Astros embrace hurricane tragedy's role in postseason run

LOS ANGELES — There’s no politically correct way to put this, so here we go: Sometimes professional sports teams derive strength, find a greater purpose, from others’ misfortune. The 2017...

Luis Severino already feels like a changed pitcher

After Luis Severino was knocked out in the fifth inning of the Yankees’ Game 6 ALCS loss to the Astros, the right-hander admitted he was stunned. “Everything happened so fast,”...

Spurned Mets manager candidate will interview with rivals

Kevin Long isn’t necessarily finished with the Mets, but he is exploring other options. An industry source confirmed Monday that Long, who was among the Mets’ managerial candidates — the...

Apple quietly killed the highest-capacity iPhone 7

Apple is a cold-blooded killer. The tech giant snuffed out the 3.5mm headphone jack in one fell swoop last year and signaled the beginning of the end of the home...

'All Are Welcome' signs tear small town apart

The message seems harmless: "All Are Welcome." But what exactly does "all" mean? That's the question being asked in the small Massachusetts town of Groton, where residents submitted a petition...

Nets need Jarrett Allen to solve their biggest problem

ORLANDO, Fla. — Despite a solid start to the season, the Nets are getting worn out by stretch big men who can move and shoot and open up the floor....

Jets know they will only make it through this season together

Last season, the Jets locker room crumbled when adversity hit. Now, we’ll see how much has changed. The Jets players and coaches have talked for months about how this team...

Mickey Callaway gives weary Mets fans what they needed to hear

Too often at these gatherings, we look for the wrong things. We want these coaches and managers to “win the press conference” because that, for some reason, reassures us that...

Doctoroff’s book skews story about Silverstein and post-9/11 NYC

Daniel L. Doctoroff, former Mayor Mike Bloomberg ’s deputy mayor for economic development, can justly claim credit for many land-use initiatives that helped lift the city out of its post-9/11...

Dwyane Wade asks Cavaliers to bench him

CLEVELAND — When he signed with the Cavaliers, Dwyane Wade promised his ego wouldn't get in the way. It wasn't just talk. Struggling through three games in his first season...

Stitches: Dodgers in six; Astros tonight

Oh Mickey, you’re so fine. ... Indians pitching coach Mickey Callaway has been named the next manager of the Mets. But oh Mickey, what a pity, you don’t understand the...

Enes Kanter holding up Knicks' future by playing too well

There are those around the city losing their minds about young center Willy Hernangomez basically falling from the Knicks rotation, with “Why, why, why?” a constant cry. Essentially, three words...

Art dealer says storage facility is holding $100M collection hostage

A renowned art dealer claims a New Jersey storage facility is holding his $100 million collection hostage over a $520,000 payment dispute. David Mugrabi, whose family collects works by Andy...

Judge OKs trial for brain-injury suit against Pop Warner

Two California mothers looking to hold Pop Warner liable for brain injuries that led to tragic deaths of their sons can take their lawsuit against the youth football league to...

Prospective tenants already flocking to One Vanderbilt

One Vanderbilt is drawing a strong early leasing interest for a building that’s barely out of the ground and won’t be finished for at least three years. Giant global investment...

Cuomo calls elimination of tax deductibility 'treason'

Gov. Cuomo called plans in Washington to eliminate state and local tax deductibility a “modern form of treason” — and urged New York’s congressional delegation to block the anti-New York...

How Giants should attack their looming quarterback crisis

Life After Eli Manning is a sobering and frightening prospect for a franchise that has been luckier than most at the most important position for the last 14 seasons, and...

Two of these 8 prototypes could become Trump's 'big, beautiful' border wall

President Trump’s “big, beautiful” border wall has taken another significant step toward becoming a reality with the debut of these eight new prototypes. The samples — which measure between 18...

WeWork staffers' attempt at corporate espionage was so bad it's good

The battle in the red-hot co-working space business is heating up. WeWork, the No. 1 player in the sector, allegedly sent two spies to infiltrate rival Knotel — to steal...

Rangers' latest ugly loss was distressingly familiar

One has to wonder how many more times this can happen without substantial change coming. How many more times can the Rangers go down almost immediately into a game, then...

Brooklyn schools testing 'meatless Mondays'

Goodbye, hot dogs. Hello, hummus. Hoping to wean city kids off meat, the Department of Education is introducing a once-a-week, vegetarian-only breakfast and lunch menu at 15 Brooklyn schools next...

Why Trump should name himself new chair of the Federal Reserve

President Trump should name himself to be head of the Federal Reserve. Eliminate the middleman. Save on a salary. Cut to the nitty-gritty: The Fed is not going to do...

Amy Fisher puts Long Island peep-show pad on the market

Amy Fisher is looking to pack up her kids — and her X-rated webcam — and move out of her newly purchased home. Just months after The Post revealed that...

'Game of Thrones' filmed a secret episode you'll never see

Kit Harington has revealed "Game Of Thrones" filmed a secret episode that will never be shown on TV. The actor starred in a pilot that wasn't used and the creators...

Yankees' future at manager likely all rests on Joe Girardi's heart

Joe Girardi exited the Yankee Stadium parking garage and turned his SUV left onto River Avenue Monday afternoon without stopping to talk about the hottest topic around the Yankees: his...

Father of missing girl sent outside as punishment arrested

The adoptive father of a 3-year-old who went missing in Texas earlier this month has been arrested one day after police believe they found the young girl’s body. Wesley Mathews,...

Hackers threaten to release 'proof' about British royals' plastic surgery

A hacker group known as "The Dark Overlord" has reportedly swiped loads of sensitive data from a London-based plastic surgeon to the stars -- including patient records and photos --...

How Facebook wants to overhaul your news feed

In a test, Facebook has divided its news feed in two — a move that could force some publishers to increase ad spending on the social network to keep their...

Stolen dog returned to owner after 3-year, 1,700-mile journey

After three years and 1,700 miles, a Texas dog is finally back home after she was stolen from a homeless woman. Ladybird, a Staffordshire terrier, was originally trained to be...

Elderly couple's home aide arrested for deadly home invasion scheme

A home health aide for the elderly Brooklyn couple targeted in a deadly home invasion last week was arrested Monday in connection with the heinous crime, police sources said. Suzette...

Couple arrested, charged in death of 13-day-old infant

A couple from Utah has been arrested and charged with murder and child abuse following the death of the woman’s 13-day-old baby. Maria Elena Sullivan, the infant’s 26-year-old mother, was...

Ex-State Dept. official: I didn't think Menendez was threatening

A former State Department official testified Monday that he didn’t interpret remarks by Sen. Bob Menendez about a Dominican Republic port security contract held by his co-defendant as a threat....

Giants' sub receivers look like what they are

It sure looks as if the replacements need to be replaced. In two games without Odell Beckham Jr., Brandon Marshall and Sterling Shepard, Giants wide receivers have a total of...

College student kills roommate after fast-food argument: cops

AKRON, Ohio — An Ohio college student has pleaded guilty to stabbing his roommate to death after they argued over fast food. University of Akron student Kendal Scheid pleaded guilty...

Teacher's aide reportedly slept with teen student, gave her STD

A former teacher's aide was busted for allegedly giving a student a sexually transmitted disease during a series of illegal trysts in a hotel near their school, according to reports...

Barstool Sports fires back: 'ESPN needed us more'

ESPN's decision to cancel "Barstool Van Talk" did little to damage Barstool Sports president David Portnoy's confidence. It had the opposite effect. Portnoy responded to ESPN president John Skipper's Monday...

What Mickey Callaway is looking for in Mets' pitching coach

Mickey Callaway made his name and arrived at Citi Field on Monday largely because of his work as a pitching guru with the Indians. But general manager Sandy Alderson made...

WHO's sickening honor for butcher Mugabe

In the face of mass condemnation, World Health Organization chief Dr. Tedros Ad-hanom Ghebreyesus has rescinded the goodwill ambassadorship he bestowed on Zimbabwe’s bloody and corrupt president, Robert Mugabe. But...

De Blasio in denial on quality-of-life enforcement

Mayor Bill de Blasio brags that cops are handing out fewer criminal summonses for low-level offenses. But the price, as Post readers know, may be more of those offenses. On...

Now Democrats have a Russia problem

Lefty cheers for Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian meddling in US politics may soon fade now that he’s reportedly looking into a top Democratic lobbyist. NBC reports that Tony Podesta...

JetBlue flight makes emergency landing at JFK after bird strike

A Las Vegas-bound flight out of Boston made an emergency landing at JFK Airport on Monday night after striking several birds during takeoff, sources said. The plane was not able...

Formerly conjoined twins thrive months after surgery

A pair of twins who were formerly connected at the head are sitting up on their own and continuing to hit crucial developmental milestones after undergoing separation surgery in June....

Sorry, conspiracy theorists: US democracy isn't that cheap

The Kremlin knows a bargain when it sees one. We are supposed to believe that it bought the American presidential election last year with $100,000 in Facebook ads and some...

Abe's win in Japan is good news for US

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s decisive reelection victory over the weekend finally offered some unalloyed good news for global efforts to counter the North Korean nuclear threat. The hawkish premier’s...

After ISIS: Hope in Iraq and new storm clouds in Syria

Three years ago, the Islamic State controlled more than 40 percent of Iraq and a similar-sized chunk of Syria. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s evil caliphate was larger than Great Britain or...

‘Good Doctor’ star searches for realism in trailblazing role

Freddie Highmore stresses the word “authenticity” when talking about Dr. Shaun Murphy, the brilliant surgical resident/autistic savant he plays on ABC’s breakout hit “The Good Doctor,” TV’s top-rated new drama....

Jets coach vows Robby Anderson won't lose temper like that again

Todd Bowles sat down with wide receiver Robby Anderson on Monday to discuss Anderson’s helmet throw at the end of Sunday’s loss to the Dolphins. Anderson was penalized for unsportsmanlike...

Isaiah Whitehead pays the price for Nets' deep backcourt

ORLANDO, Fla. — Last season combo guard Isaiah Whitehead was one of the Nets’ mainstays. On Monday, the team assigned the Coney Island native to its G-League Long Island club...

New Yorkers are trying to find Zen inside a roving van

As a general rule, New Yorkers aren’t keen to hop into strange vans parked in Times Square. But some are making an exception for mobile meditation studio Calm City. For...

New Time magazine team heavy on digital, photo talent

A month after ascending to the top of Time magazine and its digital properties, Ed Felsenthal revealed his new inner circle and it was heavy on digital and photo talent....

Chicago is the city to visit right now

Just 90 minutes from New York, Chicago teems with getaway possibilities. It should rank high on your to-visit list for a weekend trip, with offerings from fancy street food to...

Off-duty cop's lawyer says victim to blame for deadly shooting

The sister of an unarmed man fatally shot by an off-duty police officer during a road-rage incident sobbed silently in her seat during opening arguments Monday, as defense a​​ttorneys ​tried...

Whose hitting is better? Breaking down the World Series

LOS ANGELES — Consolation to Yankees fans: You got beat by a better team. Which means, in turn, that we have ourselves a superior World Series, if not a juicier...

The secret beauty of Melania Trump's homeland

Melania Trump’s home country of Slovenia — a small Central European nation that declared independence from Yugoslavia in 1991, which marked the beginning of the region’s devastating wars — has...

22-year-old student possibly abducted on backpacking trip

Police are investigating the case of a 22-year-old Canadian student who went missing in Peru as a possible abduction. Jesse Galganov, from Montreal, embarked on an eight-month backpacking trip last...

Central California wine tour raises money for fire relief

As wildfires continue to roar in California’s famed wine country, you can now toast to a good cause. Travel-planning service Journy has partnered with master sommelier Dustin Wilson, star of...

At resort for the obese, super-strong chaise lounges and three buffets a day

When Shawn-Marie Riley arrived at what’s believed to be the world’s only plus-size resort, the 375-pound Texan immediately felt right at home. “Being able to feel ‘normal,’ even for a...

This workout got 'Stranger Things' star David Harbour totally ripped

Fans of Netflix’s “Stranger Things” might notice that David Harbour, who plays the show’s husky — and hunky! — hero, Chief of Police Jim Hopper, appears a little more chiseled...

Alzheimer's may be preventable in a decade

Roughly 5½ million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, a disease that ravages sufferers’ memories and, ultimately, stops their bodies from performing basic functions. There’s no cure, and not much that...

Gym rat blames protein shake for sexually assaulting woman

Forget the Twinkie defense — protein shakes "made" him do it! A London gym rat claimed in court he was zonked out on protein shakes when he stripped naked and...

Mickey Callaway won over Mets because that's what he does

Have you heard the one about Mickey Callaway walking into a room? He never goes in the favorite. He never leaves without a job. Three times with the Indians and...

Judge in Bergdahl case worried about Trump comments

FORT BRAGG, N.C. — The judge deciding Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's punishment said Monday he is concerned that President Donald Trump's comments about the case could impact the public's perception...

Cuomo compares subway sleeper to infamous Billie Boggs

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday compared the vagrant caught snoozing under some subway seats to one of the most infamous homeless people in city history. "You do not help a...

Mickey Callaway makes pledge to players at Mets introduction

If Mickey Callaway didn’t have the Mets at “hello,” he certainly had them at “goodbye.” By the time the 42-year-old Indians pitching coach finished his initial interview with Mets officials...

Parent brought Trump-themed tombstone to school Halloween party

A parent in Massachusetts brought politics into the classroom for the Halloween party at her child's school this year -- showing up with a homemade game that included a faux...

Body of boy who vanished from family party found in water tank

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Investigators in Florida have found the body of a missing 3-year-old boy in an underground water storage tank hours after the child disappeared from a family gathering....

Badass granny celebrates 94th birthday by skydiving

HAZLETON, Pa. — A Pennsylvania woman has celebrated her 94th birthday by going skydiving along with her granddaughter and great-granddaughter. Williamsport resident Eila Campbell says she figured she might not...

Woman indicted in boy's fatal drug overdose at sleepover

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A woman has been indicted on involuntary manslaughter and child-endangering charges in the death of a 12-year-old boy who authorities say died from a fentanyl overdose during...

Soldier sexted mistress while wife he tried to kill was in surgery: prosecutors

A British soldier who unsuccessfully tried to murder his army officer wife — by sabotaging her parachute during a 4,000ft jump — was swapping messages with his mistress while his...

TV is serving up Halloween treats this week

No need to go trick-or-treating: You can get your Halloween thrills all this week with several classic comedies and two intriguing specials that capture the mischief and madness of the...

Top chef John Besh steps down from company amid sexual harassment allegations

Sexual harassment isn’t just a Hollywood problem — it exists in the food world, too. New Orleans chef John Besh is stepping down from his company, Besh Restaurant Group, after...

Rangers' call-up options after prized rookie goes down

If the Rangers are going to make a call-up from AHL Hartford soon, it’s unlikely to be Filip Chytil. The 18-year-old Czech forward who made the Rangers out of camp...

Woman allegedly raped by NYPD cops testifies before grand jury

A Brooklyn teen testified Monday before a grand jury hearing evidence about a her alleged rape by two NYPD cops inside a police van, The Post has learned. The 18-year-old...

Florida football players getting death threats for brutal start

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida coach Jim McElwain can handle the heat, the hate and even the harassment. He gets paid to deal with it. But he would like his players,...

Top US general: Soldiers in Niger called for help 1 hour after ambush

The US military unit ambushed in Africa earlier this month didn’t call for support until an hour after the attack — and French jets didn’t reach the scene for another...

Woman who can't stop sweating blood has experts perplexed

The case of a young woman with a disorder that causes her to sweat blood from her face and hands has left experts perplexed. Doctors were initially at a loss...

HSBC exec found guilty of masterminding $3.5B scam

Looks like this Wall Street pro didn’t get away with it. Disgraced HSBC executive Mark Johnson, who was caught on tape bragging he “got away with” ripping off a giant...

Mother of slain NYPD cop hears witness describe his final moments

The mother of a police officer shot dead by a thug he stopped on a Queens street was overcome with grief as she heard a fellow cop recount for jurors...

ESPN cancels new Barstool Sports partnership after 1 show

ESPN's newest marriage barely lasted one show. ESPN President John Skipper announced Monday he was canceling the show "Barstool Van Talk," the offshoot of Barstool Sports' popular podcast, "Pardon My...

Students skip school after teacher posts 'I'm buying a gun'

BRENTWOOD, Pa. — A suburban Pittsburgh school district says a teacher’s Facebook post about “buying a gun” caused parents to keep about 60 students home from school or pick them...

Woman accused of setting ex's home on fire over teddy bear

A teddy bear was the catalyst of a fight that involved a Florida woman setting her ex's house ablaze and stabbing an officer, officials said. Brittany Bonin, 26, and the...

Daycare worker arrested for repeatedly slapping girl

A New York woman was arrested Thursday for allegedly slapping a toddler on multiple occasions at a Long Island daycare, police say. Jeanine Sammis, 36, was captured on camera slapping...

The players Knicks could offer in Eric Bledsoe trade

The Knicks have interest in Suns disgruntled point guard Eric Bledsoe, but they are hardly alone. “It’s fair to say the Knicks are monitoring the situation,’’ one NBA source told...

Hand found sticking out of ground from buried body

CRESTLINE, Calif. — Authorities have identified a body that was discovered buried in a Southern California cave after someone saw a hand sticking out of the ground. San Bernardino County...

Woman uses hose to shoo away man pooping on her doorstep

This is the moment a homeowner allegedly caught a man pooing on her doorstep before telling her "don't worry love, I'll put it in your garbage can." CCTV footage even...

Woman dies after ambulance doesn't come: cops

EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio — An Ohio police officer says he and a partner drove a barely breathing woman to a hospital because an ambulance crew said it was coming but...

Citi Bike handlebars are 45 times more disgusting than the subway

Germaphobe pedalers, beware — you might want to bring baby wipes the next time you grab the handlebars of a Citi Bike to take it out for a spin. Men’s...

Trump awards medal of honor to Vietnam war medic

WASHINGTON – President Trump awarded the Medal of Honor Monday to a Green Beret medic for his bravery in the face of danger during a secret operation to Laos during the Vietnam...

US Air Force: Nuclear-armed B-52s are not going on high alert

The US Air Force has denied a report that nuclear-armed B-52 bombers are being prepared to resume 24-hour alerts for the first time since the end of the Cold War...

New NYPD graduate surprises girlfriend with marriage proposal

This couple’s relationship is sealed in brass. Newly graduated NYPD Officer Phillip Santana surprised his girlfriend with a marriage proposal Monday afternoon shortly after the commencement ceremony for new police...

Cat Cora accuses Fatbird partner of stiffing her out of $400K

Celebrity chef Cat Cora says she was burned by her own Manhattan restaurant Fatbird. The former "Iron Chef" who now stars in "My Kitchen Rules" on Fox says in a...

Toddler gets sucked into spinning tumble dryer

A mom is warning parents of young children to check electrical appliances after her 23-month-old daughter got dragged inside a spinning tumble dryer. Little Iiylah-Louise was playing when she opened...

Dubya’s finest hour and other notable comments

Tech writer: Social Media Endangers Knowledge Wikipedia, “one of the last remaining pillars of the open and decentralized web, is in existential crisis” — and it has nothing to do...

Last surviving 'listener' who helped defeat Nazis dies at 97

The last surviving "listener" who intercepted and passed Nazi messages on to Allied codebreakers at Bletchley Park has died. Wren Alison Robins, 97, taught herself Morse code and German during...

Woman sues Twitter to uncover fake Trump account's identity

A Texas woman is suing Twitter to unmask the creator of a Trump parody account​ ​-- claiming he's a cyberbully. The harasser, who goes by the handle @DonlodJTrump and other...

Scientists create gadget that makes food float in midair

Forget forks, there's now a way to make your food float into your open mouth. Scientists have successfully tuned high-frequency sound waves to make food float. But there's more. Floating...

Firefighters face 'deadly soup of carcinogens' from battling blazes

Firefighters can have more than five times as many cancer-causing chemicals in their bodies after tackling a blaze, warns new research. The toxic chemicals more than quadruple the potential for...

Noose found inside Met opera locker room

A musician at the Metropolitan Opera House in Manhattan found a noose in the men’s locker room Saturday night -- and cops are investigating it as a possible hate crime,...

Ex-cop wanted after cutting off ankle monitor ahead of rape trial

An ex-cop in Cleveland and one-time winner of the department’s distinguished service medal cut off his GPS ankle monitor ahead of his rape trial, authorities said Monday. Tommie Griffin III,...

Charming Italian town will pay you to move there

Ever dreamt of packing it all in and moving to Italy to eat pasta, drink wine and be romanced by tall, dark and handsome strangers? And in this dream of...

Your fantasy football options now that Packers' reality is clear

In Week 7, the Green Bay Packers and fantasy football owners got their first real taste of life without Aaron Rodgers, and, to say the least, it was bitter and...

Mysterious ash-filled urn donated to Salvation Army

PORTSMOUTH, NH — A Salvation Army thrift store in New Hampshire has received an urn apparently filled with cremated remains. The Portsmouth Herald reports the urn was donated last week....

North Korea may be building biological weapons

North Korea is suspected of producing biological weapons to unleash against enemy troops and civilians — including by fake janitors lugging backpack sprayers containing deadly pathogens, according to a report....

Public transportation is a nightmare for women everywhere

Every morning, I catch the train to work. It arrives anywhere between one minute early and 10 minutes late, meaning my carefully calibrated commute (with just enough time factored in...

Women arrested for running dead baby funeral scam

Two heartless hoaxers who begged for money to fund a dead baby's funeral were just running a scam for quick cash, authorities said. Chastity Doll, 26, and Michele Love, 41,...

The awkward, rewarding WWE return of Kurt Angle

Kurt Angle may resemble Curly, but he was more like Shemp at TLC. Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins -- with third Shield member Roman Reigns out because of “medical issues”...

How much talent have Rangers missed out on with all-in trades?

Trading four consecutive first-round draft picks in an attempt to add the missing piece/s for Stanley Cup runs was always a risk/reward proposition. And let’s face it, the deals that...

'I fell in love with a gay man and it nearly broke me'

Like most people, Monica Davidson was devastated when her boyfriend dumped her. “He broke my heart into a million, billion pieces,” she says. Nonetheless, she agreed to one last favor...

MTA, Cuomo blast de Blasio for reaction to sleeping homeless man

It’s a picture worth a thousand fighting words. A Post photo of a homeless man sleeping under a subway seat prompted Gov. Cuomo and MTA Chairman Joe Lhota to rip...

Harrowing images of starving baby reflect the agony of Syria's civil war

Disturbing photographs have emerged showing a chronically malnourished child wailing in agony as he clings to life in a hospital in war-torn Syria. The child was pictured being carried by...

EPA muzzles climate scientists

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Environmental Protection Agency kept three scientists from appearing at a Monday event about a report that deals in part with climate change. The scientists were expected...

We're a little less likely to die of an asteroid impact

Here's a bit of good news: There are fewer "killer rocks" that could wipe out life as we know it. NASA and other space agencies around the world have spent...

The case for Davis Webb in a lost Giants season

The Giants are 1-6 at their bye, headed to a dismal season and, most likely, a top-five pick in the 2018 NFL Draft — an enticing spot to land their...

Screw the boomer rockers — put Josh Homme in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

After years of criticism, it seems as though the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is trying to look beyond the usual '60s boomer-rockers. This year’s nominees include Rage Against...

Trump asked Kirk Cousins a lot of questions during golf outing

After getting over the initial shock when President Trump asked him to play golf, Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousin revealed the June outing was nothing out of the ordinary for the...

Woman kills neighbor breaking into home: cops

A homeowner in Texas fatally shot her neighbor who tried to break into her home, authorities said. A mortally wounded Marci Green, 38, was found by deputies from the Montgomery...

'Feminist' ballet flat emoji is downright offensive

Today in big-picture problems: We may be getting a new footwear emoji, because, apparently, the ones we have are sexist. The Emoji Unicode Consortium’s Emoji Subcommittee will vote on a...

Sessions says feds will go Al Capone on MS-13

The feds will take down ruthless MS-13 gang members just like they did mobster Al Capone, US Attorney General Jeff Sessions vowed Monday. The AG said he is making the...

Sister of road-rage shooting victim sobs in court

The sister of an unarmed man fatally shot by an off-duty ​NYPD ​cop during a road-rage incident sobbed silently in her seat during opening arguments Monday, as defense a​​ttorneys ​tried...

High school football team 'proudly stand up' for the flag

The Sherman E. Burroughs High School football team is going viral for their patriotic entrance during their homecoming game. The players all marched in carrying American flags, reportedly bringing tears...

Mets World Series hero Ray Knight arrested for assault

Former Mets infielder Ray Knight was arrested at 4 a.m. Sunday after an altercation with a 33-year-old at his Virginia home, FOX5 DC reported. Knight, 64, and the younger man...

Commuters will drool over these pods designed to avoid traffic

A Russian inventor unveiled his design for futuristic public buses that travel above crowded streets. The unique vehicles use gyroscopes to travel along a monorail system, avoiding traffic altogether.

RIP Matilda, the famous Algonquin Hotel cat

Matilda III, the beloved long-haired cat who ruled the lobby of Midtown’s historic Algonquin Hotel, has passed away. The hotel confirmed that the 11-year-old regal ragdoll — who retired from...

The Knicks can't get Frank Ntilikina off the bench

The biggest problem for the Knicks regarding rookie point guard Frank Ntilikina simply has been getting him on the floor. It won’t happen Tuesday night in Boston, either. Ntilikina, who...

Premier League newcomers all look like they belong

Newcastle, Brighton, Huddersfield all won on the same matchday for the first time this season.

The walking dead on parade

People dressed as skeletons take part in a parade celebrating the dead. The event, part of the run-up to the Day of the Dead celebrations on Nov. 1 and 2, ...

Frank Ntilikina's NYC adjustment, from his most trusted source

Jacqueline Mukarugema stood by the bar at the Garden’s Delta Club on Saturday night, but she wasn’t purchasing drinks. The new jerseys of her son, Frank Ntilikina, had just arrived...

'Stranger Things' gang is back, along with show's winning formula

There’s good news for fans of “Stranger Things”: It’s back after a 15-month break, and it delivers the goods. That’s because Matt and Ross Duffer, the show’s writers/directors, made it...

Sex robot creator is ready to make a baby with his machine

Sex robot inventor Sergi Santos isn't just changing how men pleasure themselves — he's potentially changing society as we know it. The Spanish scientist believes it's only a matter of...

'Raw' Hal Steinbrenner speaks as big Yankees offseason begins

LOS ANGELES — Hal Steinbrenner admitted being “a little raw right now.” He was speaking by phone Monday from his office in the Tampa stadium named for his father, not...

Millennials are ditching religion for astrology

When Coco Layne, a Brooklyn-based producer, meets someone new these days, the first question that comes up in conversation isn’t “Where do you live?” or “What do you do?” but...

Macron's dog takes a pee during government meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron's dog Nemo seized on a golden opportunity to make a big splash at the Élysée Palace -- taking a leak against a gilded fireplace. Video emerged...

Couple discover they've joined 'Amazon Primo'

There’s a drug lord out there somewhere about to give an Amazon customer-service rep a piece of his mind. The online shopping giant unwittingly delivered 65 pounds of marijuana to...

John Podesta's brother eyed in Russia probe

The special counsel investigating Russian involvement in the 2016 election is looking at Democratic lobbyist Tony Podesta, the brother of Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign manager, NBC reported Monday. ​ The...

Cop's lawyers want to block photos of victim's body in 'road rage' shooting trial

Defense attorneys for an off-duty cop accused of fatally shooting an unarmed man during a road-rage incident are trying to block jurors from seeing photos of the dead man's body....

Zoo hopes sex will cure this panda's rebellious habit

BERLIN - Zookeepers at Berlin’s main animal park are hoping to cure a young female panda’s habit of walking backwards by introducing her to one of life’s most precious pleasures:...

Chevrolet mysteriously halts production on 2018 Corvette

If you’re looking for a collectible Corvette, you may want to think about buying a brand new one. The Bowling Green Daily News reports that Chevrolet — which is a...

Driver gets a ticket for singing too loud

He had the right to remain silent. A Montreal man was left singing the blues after receiving a $149 ticket by police – for singing a '90s song too enthusiastically...

Google’s AI is binge-watching human behavior on YouTube

Robots are watching us. Literally. Google has curated a set of YouTube clips to help machines learn how humans exist in the world. The AVAs, or “atomic visual actions,” are...

Saudi Prince Alwaleed: Bitcoin is 'Enron in the making'

Add Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed to the growing list of skeptics who believe bitcoin is a house of cards that will tumble when the first winds of controversy blow. “I...

Matador gets ultimate revenge on bull that impaled his throat

Bullfighting is a game of life and death -- a fact one matador and bull learned the very hard way. Arturo Macias, 35, was gored by a bull he was...

Pit bulls maul 7-year-old boy to death

A 7-year-old boy was apparently killed by two pit bulls kept in a fenced area outside a Massachusetts home, authorities said. The unidentified boy was attacked Saturday after investigators believe...

'Wolf of Wall Street' reveals Wall Street's 'biggest scam ever’

Jordan Belfort knows a thing or two about frauds — and he says he spots one in ICOs, or initial coin offerings. The former stockbroker, who was portrayed by Leonardo...

One-third of people would end a friendship if you owed them $100

Don’t be a day late or a dollar short. Money issues can destroy and impair friendships, according to the Friends Again Report, a recent in-depth study from Bank of America...

Dolphins disaster brings Todd Bowles to his defining moment

The Jets suffered a crushing 31-28 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday. Here are some thoughts and observations from the game: 1. The Jets have preached team chemistry and how...

This is what your child gets out of being bilingual

Money speaks its own language. Earlier this year, my husband and I faced a pricey decision: whether or not to send our toddler to a Spanish-language immersion nursery school. The...

This is the sound that can get the Giants' regime fired

The Giants will be playing the remainder of their home games at newly named Desolate Stadium, The Post has learned. The new naming rights came after a heated selection process,...

Scott Pruitt gets more security than any EPA head ever

There are so many threats against the head of the Environmental Protection Agency that his security detail is being expanded from 18 to 30, it was reported Monday. Officials said...

Ex-neo-Nazi convicted of brutal murder was apparently framed

A judge last week vacated the decades-old murder conviction of a former neo-Nazi skinhead who has maintained his innocence in the stabbing death of a 41-year-old black man, citing new...

This space graveyard is where satellites go to die

It's considered the most remote place on Earth and for that very reason it's home to what NASA calls the world’s “spacecraft cemetery." You may know of it as Point...

Video captures moment when kid is nearly hit by lightning

An Argentine mom filming her 12-year-old son fooling around with an umbrella ended up capturing his brush with death as a lightning bolt struck just feet away. The video shows...

9.7 million-year-old teeth could 'rewrite' human history

Dental remains discovered by German paleontologists who were sifting through gravel and sand in a former bed of the Rhine River could potentially lead to a “rewriting” of human history....

Parents fight authorities to name their baby Jihad

French authorities have declared war on a couple who wanted to name their newborn “Jihad.” When the parents chose the controversial name for their son, who was born in August,...

No one knows why so many people were mailed child porn

About two dozen envelopes containing child porn were mysteriously found in Tempe, Ariz., mailboxes, according to a report. The sickening images were stuffed into white envelopes and generically addressed to...

NASA discovers that Mars has an invisible, magnetic tail

Jupiter has a bunch of moons, Saturn has rings and Earth has life (that’s pretty cool,) but what about Mars? Well, as it turns out, the Red Planet has a...

Blind and deaf man's emotional reaction to live soccer match

A Colombian soccer fan is still able to enjoy going to games despite being both blind and deaf. Jose Richardson brings an interpreter to the matches with him, who is...

Suns star tweets he wants out, and NBA chaos erupts

PHOENIX — The Suns fired coach Earl Watson just three games into the NBA season, and just hours after their star tweeted he wants out. The Suns announced the firing...

Bengals rookie: Give me the ball, I'm better than Le'Veon Bell

Joe Mixon knows the problem with the Bengals offense. Not enough Joe Mixon. "It's frustrating. I feel like I'm seeing [Le'Veon Bell] got the ball 35 times, and I got...

Martavis Bryant rips teammate, trying to force way off Steelers

The trade rumors were true. There were whispers last week that Martavis Bryant wanted a trade off the Steelers, which he promptly denied to reporters. After the Steelers beat up...

Prospect Park to permanently go car-free

The only traffic Prospect Park visitors will have to dodge next year are bikes, because Brooklyn’s best-known green space is becoming permanently car-free, officials announced on Monday. The move comes...

Astronaut explains how to use the bathroom in space

What does space smell like? And how on earth do you go to the bathroom in zero gravity? These are just two of the most common questions British astronaut Tim...

AT&T extends Time Warner merger deadline

AT&T on Monday said it had extended by a “short period” the deadline to close its proposed deal to acquire Time Warner. The telecom giant said it took the move...

Tillerson: Afghanistan has room for some Taliban in government

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Monday said there's room for moderate members of the Taliban in Afghanistan's government if they reject violence and terrorism and commit to stability. ”Clearly,...

Suspect questioned over kid-stalking claims

Update: Police have learned that the alleged stalking was an elaborate hoax concocted by two kids who didn't like their babysitter. A man turned himself in to police Monday and...

Trump says he won't change your 401(k) retirement plans

President Trump on Monday promised “no change” to workers’ 401(k) retirement plans — just days after reports that Republicans were weighing a move to slash the annual cap on annual...

Conor McGregor takes over UFC event for all the wrong reasons

Conor McGregor wasn’t fighting at the UFC event in Poland on Saturday, but he still made himself the center of attention. In attendance to support teammate Artem Lobov — who...

Underwear bomber says supermax prison is violating his rights

The convicted terrorist known as the “underwear bomber” — who tried to blow up a Detroit-bound jet on Christmas in 2009 — says his constitutional rights are being violated at...

DeShone Kizer's partying starts familiar Browns tension

Same story, different quarterback. While addressing the media Sunday following the Browns' 12-9 overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans, head coach Hue Jackson learned rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer had stayed...

US Air Force readying B-52s for nuclear attack

Amid rising tensions with North Korea, the US Air Force is preparing to put its nuclear-armed B-52 bombers back on 24-hour alert — a status not seen since the end...

Justin Timberlake has another shot at the halftime show — here's how he can get it right

He's bring sexy back to the Super Bowl. On Sunday night, Justin Timberlake was announced as the Pepsi Super Bowl LII halftime show in Minneapolis on Feb. 4. It's his...

Trump disputes Gold Star widow's account of phone call

President Trump shot down claims from the widow of a soldier killed in Africa that he didn't know her husband's name when he made a "respectful" condolence call to her...

Widow says Trump couldn't remember fallen soldier's name

The widow of an Army sergeant killed in Africa said President Trump made her "upset and cry" because he couldn't remember her fallen husband's name during a controversial condolence call....

Creative side hustles can put some extra cash in your pocket

Couldn't we all use a bit more money? Chris Guillebeau, host of the popular Side Hustle School podcast (from iTunes), is passionate about helping people who are already working regular...

How powerful men in showbiz can avoid being seen as creeps

How can men in power avoid crossing the line when it comes to sexual harassment? Actress Sarah Donnelly has some straightforward advice for these Hollywood gatekeepers: No touching “outside of...

What do I do at an office where slackers face no consequences?

I work for a company where top performers are “rewarded” with more work and the slackers face no consequences. The CEO wants to get rid of one of the few...

These women's magazines tackle 'power' and how to attain it

Two women’s magazines claim to be focusing on power in their current issues — who has got it and how those who don’t have it can get it. Condé Nast’s...

Why both major US parties look doomed

With control of Congress, the White House and a majority of state governments, the Republican Party can claim to be stronger than at any time since 1928. On the other...

Shake Shack owner brings West Coast chain to Flatiron

American restaurateur/culinary entrepreneur Danny Meyer is an investor in West Coast-based Tender Greens, which is gearing up to open its first New York location in the Flatiron District this winter....

World-famous Danish chef opening new Brooklyn eatery

Chef Mads Refslund, the co-founding chef at Copenhagen's world famous Noma, is opening his own spot in Williamsburg, at 93-99 N. Tenth St., the former headquarters for Vice Media, Side...

Brick crashes through MTA bus roof, nearly crushing teen

A large brick crashed through the roof of an MTA bus in The Bronx on Sunday — and barely missed a teenage passenger, according to transit officials and cops. It’s...

McCain takes veiled shots at Trump over draft dodging

Sen. John McCain took some veiled shots at President Trump over the weekend — slamming high-income draft dodgers for using their wealth to avoid serving in the Vietnam War. “One...

Patriots prove Matt Ryan's Super Bowl demons still haunting him

The Super Bowl rematch turned into the Soupah Bowl, but the result was more of the same on a foggy Sunday night in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots drilled the Falcons...

Robby Anderson's dumb penalty low point of Jets' miserable day

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Jets committed plenty of penalties Sunday, none dumber than the last one of the game. Wide receiver Robby Anderson took his helmet off and threw...

Man busted for child porn after 'cheese pizza' Craigslist post

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities say a New Jersey corrections officer has been charged with receiving images of child sexual abuse. Federal prosecutors said Thursday that 37-year-old Stephen Salamak was arrested...

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie knew he wasn't getting used much

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie was no longer suspended but he came into Sunday’s game knowing he was not going to receive his normal workload. “Yeah, I knew I wasn’t going to play...

Jets refuse to second-guess decision that lost game

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Jets all agreed it was the right call to try to get into field-goal range when they took possession at their own 15-yard line with...

Typhoon rips through Japan, killing at least 2

TOKYO — A powerful typhoon caused flooding and landslides along the Pacific coast of Japan, killing at least two people before heading out to sea Monday. Typhoon Lan made landfall...

Giants running game disappears just as quickly as it appeared

So much for the ground and pound. While the Giants were able to cover for their injury-depleted receiving corps by producing its best rushing attack of the season in last...

Top Cuomo official claims former boss sexually harassed employees

A top inspector general in Gov. Cuomo’s administration is blowing the whistle on a boss who headed her agency, claiming he engaged in harassment and other misconduct. Patricia Gunning, who...

Buster Skrine was a magnet for flags, and his day only got worse

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Buster Skrine was in no mood to talk after Sunday’s 31-28 Jets loss to the Dolphins. The veteran cornerback had a terrible day at Hard Rock...

DeMarre Carroll got to be the star against his former team

Nets forward DeMarre Carroll had his breakthrough in Atlanta when Kenny Atkinson was the lead assistant there. Sunday against those same Hawks, he reminded them how good he can be....

The moment the Giants slip, they're doomed

The 47-yard field goal attempt off the right leg of Giants kicker Aldrick Rosas drifted inches wide of the right upright on the second play of the fourth quarter Sunday...

Dumbing down MLB broadcasts has made idiots of us all

So help me, it wasn’t always like this. Once, you could watch without having to endure an IQ test to determine if you’re an idiot. During Friday’s Game 6 of...

Yankees' next youth revolution is already in motion

In the moments after the Yankees’ season came to a crashing end in Houston on Saturday night, one win away from the World Series, general manager Brian Cashman had a...

Mickey Callaway's former pupils rave about new Mets manager

The Indians’ success in recent years has been predicated upon strong pitching, and Mickey Callaway was the keeper of those talented arms. Callaway, 42, was hired as Mets manager Sunday,...

Rookie Evan Engram grows into role as Giants' only playmaker

In losing all of their starting wide receivers, the Giants have found Odell Beckham Jr. a wingman for years to come. With Sterling Shepard (ankle) out again, Eli Manning struggled...

Union members threatened rape, disrupted wedding: lawsuit

Officials at a Long Island building firm claim in a lawsuit that union members threatened them with rape, tried to disrupt a manager’s wedding and formed an angry, 200-person mob...

Nets check two key boxes in second straight victory

The Nets’ biggest priorities going into Sunday’s matinee were getting Allen Crabbe on track and shoring up their sieve-like defense. They should be happy with both after a 116-104 over...

Wilpon donates to Cuomo campaign with eyes on new stadium

Mets owner Fred Wilpon is picking a good time to get friendly with Gov. Andrew Cuomo — by giving him a $65,000 campaign contribution just before Wilpon’s organization began seeking...