February 8, 2018
Dante Cunningham deal adds depth where Nets need it most
DeMarre Carroll and Joe Harris are still Nets, but Rashad Vaughn isn’t, traded to the Pelicans for forward Dante Cunningham at the NBA deadline, just three days after Brooklyn acquired...
US figure skating star falls in first Olympic event
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea — US skater Nathan Chen, a gold medal favorite in the men's program, struggled Friday, but his team picked him up and are in second place after...
Senate recesses, ensuring government will shut down again at midnight
WASHINGTON — The government stumbled into a midnight shutdown Thursday as a rogue Senate Republican blocked a speedy vote on a massive, bipartisan, budget-busting spending deal, protesting the return of...
NBC preaches unity, live action and 'real' athletes at Olympics
NBC is not running from the potential of political drama around these Olympics, instead embracing the possibility of a positive storyline. In recent weeks, the turmoil between host nation South...
Pat Shurmur makes first mark on Giants' roster
Pat Shurmur is starting to make his mark on the roster of his new team. The Giants were awarded tight end Kyle Carter off waivers from the Vikings. Shurmur was...
Percoco witness tried to skip out on hotel bill after meeting with feds
The prosecution’s star witness against Joseph Percoco stayed in a pricey Manhattan hotel while meeting with the feds to hammer out his cooperation deal — then tried scamming his way...
Roomba stocks are a mess thanks to weak earnings
One of the loudest sucking sounds on Wall Street on Thursday came from iRobot, maker of the Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner. Shares of the Bedford, Mass., company tumbled 32 percent,...
Porter's ex-wife: He will abuse Hope Hicks 'if he hasn't already'
The ex-wife of former White House staff secretary Rob Porter said in an interview Thursday that she was concerned about her abusive ex's current gal pal — White House communications...
Mother says ex-DA framed her now-vindicated son for murder
Former Brooklyn DA Charles Hynes needed a white trophy — so he framed John Giuca, the angry mother of the “Grid Kid” murder convict said a day after Giuca’s conviction...
Raw stories, breakout stars: What makes Olympics so special
Laura Okmin is co-hosting Westwood One’s “Today in PyeongChang,” a nightly two-hour live broadcast that will air during the network’s exclusive national radio coverage of the Winter Olympics. Okmin spoke...
Meredith to ax 700 Time Inc. employees
Less than a week after taking over Time Inc., Meredith is planning to ax 700 people in its Tampa, Fla., Time customer service center, Media Ink has learned. Time Inc....
Draymond Green fined, Kerr rips Warriors' lack of professionalism
OAKLAND, Calif. — Golden State forward Draymond Green was fined $50,000 by the NBA on Thursday for directing inappropriate and offensive language toward a game official two days earlier, and...
FitHouse exercise studio coming to NYC — and plans to expand rapidly
A new exercise studio is muscling its way into the Big Apple — and plans to use an inventive type of lease to quickly expand to 15 locations, The Post...
Disturbing video shows parents using hot sauce to potty train boy
A sickening cellphone video — titled "potty training 101" — appears to show parents in Oklahoma pouring hot sauce down a child's pants and onto his face as a form...
Discouraging case for allowing MLB cheaters into Hall of Fame
Time to give up the ghosts. Like the games themselves, Halls of Fame have changed. Standards are diminished, disappearing. They’re less Halls of Fame than Houses of Cards. Baseball’s —...
Purported mob boss greets juror by name outside trial
Reputed Philadelphia mob boss Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino greeted a juror at his racketeering trial by name outside a Manhattan courtroom — while surrounded by members of his “crew,” the...
City does nothing as rats, roaches take over homeless shelter
A violence-plagued Brooklyn homeless shelter has a new affliction — epic levels of rats, roaches and trash, according to residents and workers. The Bedford-Atlantic Armory Men’s Shelter has been plagued...
Islanders' comeback falls short in loss to Sabres
BUFFALO — Sam Reinhart poked in a rebound with 4:14 left, and the Sabres edged the Islanders 4-3 on Thursday night after squandering a three-goal lead. Jack Eichel and Evan...
Linda The Bra Lady files for Chapter 11 reorganization
A longtime intimates fixture — Linda The Bra Lady — has filed for bankruptcy court reorganization. Founder Linda Becker operates two stores, one on Manhattan’s East Side and another in...
Porzingis-less Knicks pounded by powerhouse Raptors
TORONTO — This hopeless season carried on for the Knicks without Kristaps Porzingis, but the result was same old, same old in “O Canada.” With Tim Hardaway Jr. mired in...
'Grid Kid' killer could learn his fate later this month
The convicted “Grid Kid’ slayer could learn as early as this month whether he’ll be exonerated or face retrial. John Giuca, who’s spent the last 10 years imprisoned for the...
Twitter's first-ever profit came at a hell of a price
As the old saying goes: It doesn’t matter how you get there as long as you get there. Twitter was living proof on Thursday, posting the first-ever profit in its...
News Corp. quarter profits beat profit, revenue expectations
Powered by its digital real estate services, News Corp. said Thursday results in the last quarter beat profit and revenue expectations. The media company, which owns The Post, said adjusted...
Organized benefit funds could save taxpayers more than $160M: report
Big Apple taxpayers could save more than $160 million a year if the city’s 108 union-administered benefit funds — most of which are operated separately — consolidated their management and...
Sleep apnea sufferers claim discrimination after losing jobs
You snooze, you lose — you sue. Sleep-apnea-afflicted New Yorkers fired from high-stakes jobs are increasingly suing over their ousters, claiming disability discrimination. At least three workers — Staten Island...
Ex-teacher allegedly forced students to do naked exercises
A former New Jersey teacher has been accused of sexually harassing students for years — turning one of the nation's most prestigious boarding schools into an X-rated boot camp, complete...
Congregant dies after stabbing spree at church service
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Police say one man has died after he and three others were stabbed during a church service at a private home in Texas. Corpus Christi police...
Teen killed at railroad crossing one year after another teen was killed
EATON, Colo. — A Colorado teenager has been killed at a railroad crossing in the town of Eaton one year after another teen was killed. KMGH-TV reports that Kennedi Ingram,...
Cavaliers' reconstruction was brilliantly orchestrated
Beyond LeBron James, any resemblance between the Cavaliers as constituted at 3:01 p.m. Thursday, the NBA’s trade deadline day, and the team that struggled so terribly in recent weeks is...
Rand Paul holding up vote to keep government open
Sen. Rand Paul says he is prepared to keep the Senate in session all night to protest a bipartisan budget deal that increases the federal deficit by hundreds of billions...
Rangers right to put pressure on big-money bust to fix his game
Sometimes when big-money contracts blow up, it is not on the team but on the player. In the case of the Rangers and Brendan Smith, it is the latter. There...
Hearing scheduled for $559M Powerball winner looking to keep anonymity
NASHUA, N.H. — A hearing has been scheduled for a New Hampshire woman who says she has a Powerball ticket that won a $559.7 million jackpot and wants a judge...
College hoops coach accused of sexual assault erupts at 'malicious lies'
When Georgia Tech men's basketball coach Josh Pastner filed a defamation lawsuit in December against a friend and his girlfriend, the ugly legal fight was just beginning. Thursday, the couple...
Parents sue Starbucks: 'My wife and my baby just drank someone’s blood'
Starbucks is facing a lawsuit from a family that claims the company served them a barista’s actual blood.
Qualcomm refuses Broadcom's $121B takeover bid
Semiconductor company Qualcomm on Thursday rejected Broadcom’s revised $121 billion buyout offer, but proposed meeting its peer to see whether they can address what it called the bid’s “serious deficiencies...
Stage a grand military parade? No way – it’s a wasteful, gaudy distraction
Early in his presidency, Richard Nixon was impressed by the elaborate uniforms of ceremonial guards he encountered in Europe. So he ordered special outfits for the Secret Service guards protecting...
Don’t buy all that phony hype about NY graduation rates
Mayor de Blasio and state-ed czar MaryEllen Elia must think New Yorkers are all products of Gotham’s failing schools — and unable to see through their graduation-rate happy talk. “Our...
Stage a grand military parade? Absolutely – it’s overdue
The Pentagon has confirmed that it is in the preliminary stages of planning a military parade down Pennsylvania Avenue — one of President Trump’s fondest desires. Trump was, understandably, impressed...
Why Lindsey Vonn is one of the most astounding athletes of all time
Let’s skip Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un and turn our attention to the Olympics in PyeongChang, where all eyes will be on one of the most astounding athletes...
Why model Ashley Graham loves to walk around naked
Ashley Graham is ditching hubby Justin Hervin on Valentine’s Day to walk Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s red carpet — but don’t worry, they’re keeping the spark alive. “We like to walk...
Yes, America’s military needs more cash – and oversight, too
In Congress’ fight over military spending this week, defense hawks are right: America’s armed forces need more money. Since 2011, the Pentagon’s budget has been held to mindless caps that...
Freedom marks a milestone since the downfall of the Berlin Wall
This week marked a historical milestone: The Berlin Wall, once the world’s most notorious physical symbol of repression, has now been gone longer than it was up. An entire generation...
NCAA football coach suspended over alleged rape cover-ups
New Mexico has suspended football coach Bob Davie for 30 days after an outside law firm investigated multiple incidents of criminal misconduct by his players. The law firm could not...
Fashion Week's youngest model is just 5 months old
Stormi who? New York Fashion Week's breakout star is just 5 months old! The model munchkin, Zola, stole the show at Collina Strada Thursday afternoon. He was carried down the runway...
Designer who worked with NFL star is a registered sex offender
WASHINGTON – A young fashion designer who is launching new celebrity clothing lines is a registered sex offender. Makram “Mak” Hamd, 28, has won fame for the high-profile work with...
My $16K-per-month posh pad was actually an illegal slum
A wealthy artist thought $16,300 per month in rent would get her a swanky apartment in Tribeca — but all it got her was an illegal slum, according to court...
Jacob deGrom sets the bar with bold Mets goals
PORT ST. LUCIE — Jacob deGrom doesn’t have long hair anymore, but his goals remain big-hair stuff: NL Cy Young Award and a trip to the World Series for the...
#MeToo-supporting politician accused of groping male staffer
A California politician — who has been a vocal supporter of the Me Too movement — is reportedly under investigation after a former male staffer accused her of groping him....
Lawmakers rush for budget deal before government shuts down
Congressional leaders were still working to reach a deal on a federal budget before the midnight Thursday deadline — but a government shutdown was still a possibility because of last-minute disagreements....
‘Three Billboards’ writer is Broadway-bound
Martin McDonagh may well win the Oscar for his screenplay for “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.” And now he may also be a contender for a Tony for Best Play...
'Americans' actress could kick your butt in real life
Don't let Holly Taylor's delicate build and gentle demeanor fool you. The Canadian actress, who stars as Paige Jennings on FX's hit series "The Americans," can kick your butt. For...
Special ed teacher accused of repeatedly raping student
A former special education teacher in Montana was accused of repeatedly raping an underage student, officials said. Rene Elena Carter appeared in court Thursday on felony charges of sexual intercourse...
White House hits back at Omarosa
The White House on Thursday mocked former staffer Omarosa Manigault over her comments on TV that she was “haunted” by President Trump’s tweetstorms “every single day” and that the country...
Mother of Pirates catcher kidnapped in Venezuela
Days before catcher Elias Diaz was to report to spring training with the other Pirates pitchers and catchers, the Venezuelan native learned his mother was kidnapped in their home country....
How this thief swiped a million-dollar bucket of gold off an NYC truck
Of the many accidental video stars from the last few years, Julio Nivelo surely ranks near the top. On Sept. 29, 2016, in broad daylight, surveillance cameras caught him cautiously...
Advertising staffers latest to bail on Newsweek
It is now stampede-for-the-exit time at Newsweek as staff defections from its journalism ranks are spreading to the advertising side. Ed Hannigan, chief sales officer of Newsweek Media Group, is...
Juicy Couture's first Fashion Week show was tracksuit mania
As Paris Hilton would say: That's hot!
How the Knicks landed Emmanuel Mudiay over GM's favorite
TORONTO — In the end, the Knicks were intrigued by a lottery-pick point guard the franchise passed on in 2015 and a lottery-pick point guard GM Scott Perry once selected...
Alleged pedophile nabbed after Facebook sex video goes viral
Thousands of people have shared a disturbing video of a man having sex with a young girl via Facebook Messenger — unwittingly sparking what cops called a “nationwide epidemic” in...
Teen found dead in woods was set to testify in rape trial
A Michigan teen girl found dead in the woods was scheduled to testify this spring in a rape trial, officials said. Mujey Dumbuya, 16, was last seen alive Jan. 24...
Teen who livestreamed crash that killed sister sentenced to prison
LOS BANOS, Calif. — A California teen has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for driving drunk while livestreaming the crash that killed her younger sister. The...
Illegal immigrant's arrest at courthouse sparks protest
An immigrant brought to the US when he was just 3 years old was arrested outside a Bronx courthouse Thursday by ICE officers who said he was in the country...
White House: Trump didn't know about aide's alleged domestic violence
The White House on Thursday said President Trump learned of domestic abuse allegations against top aide Rob Porter only a day before he resigned. Speaking at a press briefing that...
Asteroid flying by Earth will be closer than the moon
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Another asteroid is headed our way — the second this week — but there's no need to worry. The newly discovered space rock will pass within...
Jimmy Kimmel's sad transformation and other comments
Ex-speechwriter: Trump’s Stroke of Political Genius It’s no surprise that President Trump’s demand for a Soviet-style military parade down Pennsylvania Avenue won quick and widespread condemnation from his critics. But...
Man sentenced after murdering teen, hiding body in playpen
An Ohio man was sentenced in the murder of a teen girl whose body was concealed in a playpen and tossed into a dumpster. Ricki Williams IV, 22, was handed...
The internet is falling in love with these mug shot hotties
Move over, Hot Felon and Prison Bae. You’ve got competition from the ladies. Attractive Females Under Glass, a Tumblr account dedicated to uploading mug shots of beautiful women, has gone...
'Black Panther' actor: Kids are finally getting the black superhero they deserve
In Marvel Studios’ highly anticipated “Black Panther,” there’s an early scene in which countless characters from fictional African tribes gather for a sacred ceremony to crown their new king. It’s...
Judge sets deadline for neo-Nazi publisher to disclose whereabouts
MISSOULA, Mont. — The publisher of a neo-Nazi website has until next week to notify a federal magistrate of his whereabouts as part of a lawsuit accusing him of orchestrating...
Greg Bird knows he has one thing to prove this season
TAMPA — There was a familiar sight at the Yankees’ minor league facility on Thursday. Greg Bird lofted several monstrous home runs well over the right field fence, looking much...
Attempt to sneak impotence medicine into prison thwarted
TILLERY, N.C. — Deputies thwarted an attempt to smuggle impotence medicine, cellphones and tobacco into a North Carolina prison. A Halifax County Sheriff's Office news release says the suspect was...
Jets had inside info on free-agent pickup from CFL
Jets defensive coordinator Kacy Rodgers will see a familiar face when the team reconvenes in April. The Jets signed Rodgers’ son Kacy II on Thursday, according to the younger Rodgers’...
Peter Rabbit has been updated for the YouTube generation
There was a moment in the theater, before the 10 a.m. screening of “Peter Rabbit” started, when I wondered if my husband and I had been right to bundle up...
'Black Panther' takes superhero costumes up a notch
To translate the futuristic African garb of “Black Panther” from comic books to screen, Marvel Studios turned to Ruth E. Carter, the powerhouse costume designer behind lauded black-experience films such...
Cops identify 'person of interest' in couple's stabbing
Cops probing the double murder of a married Brooklyn couple are looking for a "person of interest" who argued with the pair earlier in the day, police sources told The...
Ex-principal gets 9 years for child porn from student phone
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A former Kentucky high school principal was sentenced to nine years in federal prison on Thursday for uploading nude pictures of a student from her confiscated cellphone...
Wild Eagles player roasts columnist for Doug Pederson criticism
Don't mess with the mastermind behind the Eagles' historical moment. Center Jason Kelce, an Eagles lifer, grabbed the microphone during the parade through downtown Philadelphia Thursday in honor of their...
Clint Eastwood made a huge mistake with his latest movie
Clint Eastwood is at the top of his game for about 10 action-packed minutes in which he directs a recreation of the events of Aug. 21, 2015, when three young...
Dow plummets more than 1,000 points, closing below 24,000
Just when many thought US stocks had hit a new bottom — another trap door opens. The Dow Jones industrial average plunged 1,032.89 points, or 4.1 percent, on Thursday, to...
The FAA isn't really doing much about illegal drone pilots
Illegal drone operators are flying under the radar. Since 2016, when the Federal Aviation Administration began requiring commercial drone pilots to obtain a license, the agency has only busted a...
Smoke floods multiple cars during subway ride
Smoke filled several subway cars traveling between Manhattan and Brooklyn on Thursday afternoon, according to riders and photos. The conductor on one train informed passengers they were going to pass...
One-third of office romances end in unemployment
Many companies may not ban it, but workers still have plenty of reason to avoid an office romance like the plague. One in three romantic office relationships will end in...
The word Derek Jeter has banned Marlins from using
Derek Jeter wants you to know that everything you think you know about his Marlins is wrong. That he invested a measly (for him) sum into the ownership group? That...
Woman recalls fight with armed mugger she dragged from building
The tough-as-nails Queens woman who fought back against a knife-wielding mugger broke down crying as she recounted how the "crazed" man followed her into her building and attacked her without...
Jimmy Garoppolo just did Kirk Cousins a big favor
Kirk Cousins should send Jimmy Garoppolo a “thank you” card. The 49ers and Garoppolo agreed to a five-year, $137.5 million contract Thursday, according to The NFL Network. That would be...
Chinese police using smart sunglasses to monitor citizens
The sun never sets on technology’s ability to secretly track us. Police in China have started wearing sunglasses outfitted with facial recognition technology to spot suspected criminals. The sunglasses, which...
Kim K.'s latest topless pic isn't just tacky — it's bad parenting
https://www.instagram.com/p/Be8V9RCFmMy/ Kim Kardashian’s selfies are always shameless. But her latest snap is stirring up more controversy than usual. On Thursday, Kardashian posted a grainy photo of herself removing her bra...
Former bodyguard to the stars living with 70-pound hernia
An ex-celebrity bodyguard has been left with the "biggest hernia in the world" -- weighing a staggering 70 pounds -- and it is still growing. Dean Carron, 42, was left...
NY Times beats forecasts, thanks to digital subscription growth
The New York Times Co. pleased investors with market-beating profit and revenue as digital subscriptions surged, underscoring the turnaround in its fortunes that had wavered as fewer people bought newspapers....
High school moves art showing cop aiming gun at black girl
A Brooklyn high school was forced to move a controversial poster depicting a cop aiming a gun at a black child after a flood of complaints this week, officials said....
Woman claims husband stole her kidney to cover dowry
An Indian mom claims her hubby stole her kidney to pay for a dowry her family couldn't afford, according to local reports. Rita Sarkar, 28, told Indian outlets her hubby...
Cops find remains of six people on alleged serial killer's property
TORONTO — Toronto police said Thursday they've recovered the remains of at least six people from planters on a property connected to alleged serial killer Bruce McArthur. Lead investigator Detective...
Intruder beats woman with crowbar after she returns home
A masked burglar beat a 64-year-old woman with a crowbar in her own home, police said. The Pelham Gardens woman returned from the grocery store on Monday around 9:45 a.m....
College student says airline made her flush prized hamster down toilet
A college student claims she was forced to flush her emotional support hamster down an airport toilet after getting bad info from a ticket agent — but Spirit Airlines claims...
What the rest of the NBA traded while the Cavs blew it up
While the Cavaliers were busy dominating the headlines leading up to the NBA trade deadline, other teams also were making deals. None of them had the seismic impact of Cleveland's...
Eagles fans spread relatives' ashes along Super Bowl victory parade
Now they're just dust in the "win." Even dead Eagles fans got a chance Thursday to attend the team’s first Super Bowl victory parade. Fans scattered their relatives' ashes along...
LA Times publisher cleared of wrongdoing, given Tronc post
Los Angeles Times Publisher Ross Levinsohn, who has been on leave without pay for the past two weeks, has been cleared of sexual harassment claims and will take a new...
Secret iPhone code posted online is 'biggest leak in history'
Remember a few months ago when an Apple engineer casually posted an internal HomePod build that contains plenty of iPhone X secrets? That was Apple’s most significant leak in history...
Al Michaels tries to save Cris Collinsworth from angry Eagles mob
Blame the rules, not my partner. That's the message NBC play-by-play man Al Michaels had for Eagles fans, who blamed Cris Collinsworth for his analysis during two of their touchdowns...
Knicks acquire Emmanuel Mudiay from Nuggets
TORONTO — The Knicks felt they needed an athletic point guard who can penetrate to open the court for Kristaps Porzingis, and they netted one before Thursday’s trade deadline in...
Smuggler busted with $10M worth of fentanyl stuffed in fish
They won't be sparing the rod on this guy! A drug smuggler was busted in the Bronx with up to $10 million worth of fentanyl that he'd stashed inside coolers...
Navy SEAL who killed bin Laden slams Trump's military parade
The Pentagon said it isn't certain that President Trump's plans for a military parade to salute the country's armed forces would wind its way through the streets of Washington, DC,...
Rangers publicly wave white flag, leave Vigneault's future in doubt
There is no more ambiguity in the Rangers intentions. For the first time in a long time, they are tearing it down. “Listen, we have not played well for a...
Public elementary school in Tokyo adopting Armani uniforms
TOKYO — A public elementary school in Tokyo’s upscale Ginza shopping district has raised parents’ eyebrows with a plan to adopt uniforms designed by Italian fashion brand Giorgio Armani for...
Eating meat and seafood can make cancer more deadly
Eating meat and fish can make cancer more deadly by helping it spread around the body, a study shows. But scientists say the discovery offers hope of finding new treatments....
Witness argues with defense lawyer over 'ziti' at ex-Cuomo aide's trial
Food fight! The prosecution's star witness against a former top aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo argued with a defense lawyer Thursday over who first used the term "ziti" to refer...
Jimmy Garoppolo now NFL's highest paid with monster deal
Call him Jimmy Gs. Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers agreed Thursday on a five-year, $137.5 million contract, his $27.5 million per year making him the highest paid player in football,...
Cuomo challenger shows up at corruption trial
A GOP challenger to Gov. Cuomo turned up Thursday outside the corruption trial of a former top aide to the governor to charge that it proves "certain payments have to...
A lot of couples say Valentine's Day is boring
One in four couples says their Valentine's Day rituals have become boring, according to new research. The study by Groupon found 80 percent of couples will still be celebrating Valentine’s...
State senator says he's single — except for his girlfriend of 10 years
State Sen. Jeff Klein may be Albany's most eligible bachelor — except, y'know, for his girlfriend of 10 years. The Bronx Democrat insisted that he's a single man in a...
Eagles fans go crazy during Super Bowl parade
Eagles fans are making some incredible passes of their own during Thursday's Super Bowl victory parade. Hilarious footage posted to Twitter by a Philadelphia Inquirer reporter shows two Eagles fans...
Civil war brewing inside divided House Intel Committee
Relations between Republicans and Democrats on the highly partisan House Intelligence Committee have grown so poisonous that GOP members are planning to wall themselves off from the opposition. A partition...
Stocks suffer yet another 500-point plunge
The Dow Jones industrial average sank another 500-plus points on Thursday as a renewed rise in bond yields and fears of higher inflation unnerve investors still piecing over a historic...
Bat genes may hold the secret to longevity
WASHINGTON - Bats are the longest-lived mammals relative to body size and a species called the greater mouse-eared bat lives especially long. Researchers now have unlocked some of this bat’s...
The sun is growing colder
By 2050, our sun is expected to be unusually cool. It’s what scientists have termed a "grand minimum" — a particularly low point in what is otherwise a steady 11-year...
Former cop: I was fired for filing sexual harassment complaints
A former cop in Texas claims she was fired in retaliation for filing sexual harassment complaints against her supervisor, who made “repeated sexual advances” toward her, according to a federal...
Child soldier: ‘They told me to kill my mother. I had no option’
YAMBIO, South Sudan — More than 300 child soldiers have been released by armed groups in South Sudan, the second-largest such release since civil war began five years ago. Over...
Rangers start youth movement after making $17M splash a bust
Goodbye, Brendan Smith; hello, Neal Pionk. The Rangers put Smith on waivers Thursday afternoon, sending away the veteran defenseman on his 29th birthday while trying to get out from under...
Woman drags alleged knife-wielding mugger from building
A tough-as-nails Queens woman showed a knife-wielding mugger who's boss -- dragging him outside her apartment building when he dared to attack her, video released by police shows. The Jackson...
Dad walking with his baby slashed by stranger: cops
A Bronx dad taking an afternoon stroll with his 1-year-old baby was slashed in the face twice by a stranger who told him "f--k your country," a police source said....
This $1,220 shower cap isn't even waterproof
Bath-leisure, the trend of wearing a terry toweling robe as outerwear, has been on the up and up since Rihanna and Rita Ora said so. Rightly so. Baths are great....
Cavaliers trade Isaiah, Wade, almost everyone at stunning deadline
Midway through the season, the Cavaliers are starting over. LeBron James, meet your new team. Cleveland made dizzying splashes before Thursday's deadline, first agreeing to a deal with the Lakers, ESPN...
Women leaders are still getting screwed by tech companies
Female managers are not only under-represented in technology companies, they’re also paid significantly less than men. In the Bay Area, they’re paid $172,585 per year, 10 percent less than men....
Fake celebrity porn has become a real problem
A growing trend of fake celebrity porn is proliferating online, and social media sites are scrambling to censor the content, which raises a number of ethical and legal questions. The...
New PE bid looms for vinyl siding maker Ply Gem
Private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice might have competition for vinyl siding maker Ply Gem Industries, The Post has learned. Rival PE firm Hellman & Friedman is weighing a...
Smuggling contraband into NYC jails has never been easier
Smuggling was a cinch for an undercover agent testing security in the city’s jail system -- even when the metal detectors went off. The Department of Investigation reported Thursday that...
Falling water tank misses crushing a man by mere inches
A demolition of an old water tank didn't go as planned in South India. The entire structure toppled over while an excavator was removing plaster from the pillars. The tank...
Courtney Lee wants to save Knicks, not run from them
TORONTO — The co-captain isn’t looking to abandon the sinking ship. Knicks shooting guard Courtney Lee said despite Kristaps Porzingis’ ACL tear that ended his season and likely will affect...
Trump's very bad hair day is gold for late-night comics
Late-night comics are flipping their wigs over President Trump's bad hair day. "We've all seen the wind do some crazy things to Donald Trump's hair, but nothing quite like this,"...
Other Patriots coordinator shows why NFL laughs at McDaniels
Josh McDaniels cannot leave Bill Belichick's shadow, while Matt Patricia is running from it. In his introductory press conference with the Lions on Wednesday, Patricia said he does not want...
More than 150 new emojis coming soon
I know you’re dying to see what new emoji are in the works for this year, and the good news is that the Unicode Consortium, the ultimate emoji custodian out...
Potential serial killer targeting homeless people in Las Vegas
A "cowardly" madman is targeting homeless people in and around Las Vegas, killing two so far and seriously injuring two more over the last 10 days, officials say. The gunman,...
This state has had the most millionaires for the last 7 years
Residents of Maryland are raking in the riches and don’t look to be stopping anytime soon. The state has come in the top spot for the seventh year in a...
Chiropractor, wife allegedly lured teen into drug-fueled orgy
A chiropractor and his wife have been arrested for having sex with a 17-year-old girl during a camping trip after plying her with booze, marijuana and psychedelic mushrooms, authorities said....
Publisher moves up release date of Comey's book
The publisher of former FBI Director James Comey's book is moving up the release date to get it on bookshelves early because the bureau is "under intense scrutiny," according to...
Trump administration reportedly sought prisoner swap with Iran
The White House secretly reached out to Iran to establish a direct channel to discuss swapping prisoners, a diplomatic gambit signaling a change in the Trump administration's hardline stand on...
Model seen walking with alleged kidnapper day before she was freed
British model Chloe Ayling was pictured holding hands with her alleged kidnapper and strolling down an Italian street the day before she was set free, a Milan court heard this...
The super gross habit single people are guilty of
This ought to keep you up at night. The average person waits more than three weeks (24 days, to be exact) to change his or her sheets, according to a...
Parents of Nassar victims want others held accountable
Real justice for those molested by Larry Nassar will only come when the institutions and individuals who enabled the depraved sports doctor are also held accountable, parents of some of...
Border patrol agent's death likely an accident
The death of a Texas border patrol agent — which politicians and unions seized upon to call for beefed-up national security — was likely no more than an accident, federal...
Norway's Olympic chef accidentally orders 15,000 eggs
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea - Egg sandwiches. Bacon and eggs. Egg salad. Eggs on toast. Scrambled eggs, or fried. After taking receipt of 15,000 eggs instead of the 1,500 they wanted,...
'SportsCenter' host rips ESPN: They silenced me and Jemele
Jemele Hill left "SportsCenter" on Feb. 2, but the show had left her and her partner months earlier. Michael Smith, the "SC6" co-anchor, took a stab at his employer, accusing...
Scientists invent 'super wood' that could replace steel
Scientists have devised a way to make wood up to 12 times stronger in a bid to replace steel with a cheaper, lighter and more renewable alternative. They claim the...
School swaps Jacksons to honor 'Hidden Figures' pioneer
A Salt Lake City school named after President Andrew Jackson will soon honor a woman pioneer in the US space program. Jackson Elementary will be changed to Mary W. Jackson...
Gisele Bündchen upset Super Bowl words 'twisted'
Tom Brady's better half is setting the record straight about her post-Super Bowl comments Sunday. After multiple reports surfaced describing how Gisele Bündchen consoled the couple's children following New England's...
Boy gets stuck in arcade claw machine
A Florida boy was so determined to win a prize from an arcade claw machine that he climbed inside to grab a stuffed animal – but got stuck with the plush...
Cops fear worst as gymnastics coach accused of molestation
A former volunteer gymnastics coach in Missouri is accused of molesting at least six young girls -- and investigators “wouldn’t be surprised” if there are additional victims. David Schneider, 41,...
Naked passenger on plane causes flight to turn around
A naked man barricaded himself on an Alaska Airlines flight to Seattle and forced the plane to turn around, reports said. The unidentified man locked himself in the bathroom early...
Parents are selling their homes to fund kids' hobbies
A lot of extra money goes towards extracurricular activities. Forty percent of American families spend more than $1,000 per year on their children’s extracurricular activities and as many as 20...
CVS Health, flush from tax break, to give raises
CVS Health said Thursday that it will use part of a federal tax overhaul windfall to beef up employee compensation and start a new parental leave program. The company’s earnings...
Biggest US Olympic honor turns into racial controversy
Can a coin toss be considered racist? US Olympic speed skater Shani Davis apparently thinks so. The two-time gold-medalist went off on Team USA Thursday — and appeared to play...
Viacom shares pop 7.2 percent as turnaround continues
Viacom’s slow turnaround under Chief Executive Bob Bakish continued on Thursday. The media giant, which is exploring a merger with CBS, raised its full-year revenue forecast as its affiliate sales...
The Big Baller family is going to grow
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXjJqPoD8x4/?taken-by=dmoney0414 There's a future Big Baller on the way. Lonzo Ball and high school sweetheart Denise Garcia are expecting their first child, TMZ reported Wednesday. Sources confirmed to the gossip...
Amazon Prime to offer two-hour Whole Foods delivery
Amazon delivery is coming to Whole Foods. The online retailing giant plans to roll out two-hour delivery at the organic grocer this year to those who pay for Amazon’s $99-a-year...
Syrian rescue workers claim 19 civilians killed in government strikes
Syrian rescue workers and activists say at least 19 civilians, including a medic and children, have been killed in relentless government strikes on the opposition-held region near the capital Damascus....
Disgruntled cook gets prison for putting lye in Yum Yum sauce
LAKELAND, Fla. — A disgruntled Florida restaurant worker has been sentenced to seven years in prison for putting deadly plumber’s lye into the Yum Yum sauce. The owner of the...
Teens killed by 98-year-old RV driver on wrong side of road: cops
A 98-year-old man driving the wrong way on a Florida state road killed two teen girls on their way to a BBQ dinner, according to a report. Walter Roney was...
Saudi writer gets prison for criticizing royal court
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A criminal court in Saudi Arabia sentenced a columnist to five years in prison for insulting the royal court, the official body that represents the...
French minister in a 'crazy rage' over sexual misconduct claims
PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron's environment minister is vigorously denying reports that two women accused him of sexual misconduct. Nicolas Hulot, a popular former TV star, came near to tears...
The secrets behind Bottega Veneta's giant new NYC store
The son of an architect, Bottega Veneta creative director Tomas Maier has an encyclopedic knowledge of significant buildings around the world. He brings that respect for architectural craftsmanship to his...
Bush: 'Pretty clear evidence' that Russians meddled in election
Former President George W. Bush said "There's pretty clear evidence that the Russians meddled" in the 2016 presidential election, rebutting President Trump's claims that it's a hoax drummed up by...
Baby Chicago West is already getting custom couture
Heron Preston has a fashion emergency: What to give Chicago West (3-week-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West)? “I am making something special for sure,” he tells Alexa. “I made something for all the...
Is this the man designing Meghan Markle's wedding gown?
Designer Roland Mouret isn’t only a close friend of Meghan Markle’s, he’s also rumored to be in the running to design her royal wedding dress. “Meghan knows really well what...
Demi Lovato sets a 'sweat trap' with sexy workout gear
Don’t be surprised if you see Demi Lovato out on the town this Valentine’s Day in leggings and a sports bra. “I wear workout clothes for a majority of my life, even...
Makeup for the gym? Yep, it's a thing.
We go to the gym to look hot. Or is it the other way around? Scroll through all the painted-to-perfection workout selfies on Instagram and you’ll feel the need for...
Twitter reports its first-ever quarterly profit, shares surge
Twitter reported its first quarterly net profit and topped Wall Street targets on Thursday as video ad sales rose, while a clampdown on fake accounts brought the number of people...
Woman jailed for kicking police officer in groin
JAY, Maine — A Maine woman has pleaded guilty to kicking a Jay police officer in the groin during her arrest last year. Forty-eight-year-old Carol Welch was sentenced to eight...
Pence pushing South Korea to be more hawkish toward North
SEOUL, South Korea — U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is pushing South Korea to adopt a more hawkish stance toward North Korea, as he arrived in the country Thursday ahead...
I spent my husband's tax return on Prada sunglasses and other couples' money secrets
These happily married husbands and wives dish on their biggest money secrets. They may share their lives together, but many spouses secretly splurge on purchases that the other would not...
South Korean president to meet Kim Jong Un’s sister during Olympics
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean President Moon Jae-in plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister and other senior North Korean officials who are coming to the...
US-led airstrike in Syria hits Assad-backed troops
BEIRUT — Syria’s state media say the US-led coalition has bombed government-backed troops in eastern Syria, citing reports of dozens killed and wounded. The official state news agency SANA reported...
USA's next snowboard star is exactly what Olympics need
Chloe Kim was ready for the Olympics in 2014, but by rule, they were not ready for her. The 13-year-old snowboarder was too young to make Team USA. So she...
St. John's hero gains his 'redemption' at the perfect time
PHILADELPHIA — The crowd was on its feet, anticipating a dramatic victory. Wells Fargo Center was exploding. A nine-point lead was down to two. A few missed free throws could...
Georgia unseats rival Alabama to win top recruit class honor
The chaos is now spread out for college recruits. They don’t have to wait for one day in February to decide on their futures now that there are three days...
North Korea holds military parade on eve of Olympics
North Korean President Kim Jong Un presided over an extravagant military parade in a Pyongyang square on Thursday, a show of strength a day before the opening of the Winter...
Police officer fatally shot in suburban Dallas apartment complex
RICHARDSON, Texas — A police officer has been fatally shot, another person is wounded and the suspect remains barricaded inside an apartment in suburban Dallas. Police say the incident began...
North Korea not interested in meeting with Pence during Olympics
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea — North Korea says it is not interested in meeting U.S. Vice President Mike Pence while he is in South Korea for the Pyeongchang Olympics. With Pyongyang...
Ex-US swim coach's home searched amid Olympian's abuse allegations
SEATTLE — Investigators have searched the Seattle home of a former U.S. Olympic Team swimming coach amid allegations that he sexually abused and took explicit photos of an Olympic swimmer...
UConn field hockey star charged with stealing $34 worth of makeup
HARTFORD, Conn. — Police say a University of Connecticut field hockey star who led the country with 34 goals last season has been charged with stealing $34 worth of makeup....
The Noah Syndergaard comeback starts with 'amazing' Mets addition
PORT ST. LUCIE — Everything is in place for an ace of a season. Noah Syndergaard is healthy and has fine-tuned his strong body, making himself more flexible and athletic....
Kansas senators pass resolution condemning porn
WICHITA, Kan. — The Kansas Senate has approved a resolution condemning pornography, saying it causes infidelity and erectile dysfunction. The Wichita Eagle reports the measure passed 35-4 Tuesday. The resolution...
Openly gay Olympian says he's open to meeting with Mike Pence
American figure skater Adam Rippon says he doesn't want his team to be distracted by his animosity toward Mike Pence over the U.S. vice president's conservative stance on gay rights....
This crude police sketch actually helped cops ID a suspect
Pennsylvania police were able to issue an arrest warrant for a man identified after a sketch of him circulated, and was mocked among social media users. A witness drew an...
Someone tried to express-mail a tiger cub
MEXICO CITY — Mexican inspectors have found tigers in all sorts of situations: on leashes, in neighbors' yards and wandering the streets. But the office for environmental protection announced a...
Church stabbing leaves several wounded, man in custody
At least four people were stabbed at an in-home church service in Texas on Wednesday night, police said. Corpus Christi police Lt. Jay Clement said a pastor, a band member...