February 12, 2018
How Lundqvist is responding to Vigneault's strategic shot
ST. PAUL, Minn. — It wasn’t exactly a criticism when Rangers coach Alain Vigneault said last week that his team had gone up and down in concert with the performance...
How this duo from Long Island 'accidentally' became luge pros
Some Olympians don’t have a choice, but a calling. There are toddlers who learn to figure skate shortly after learning to talk. There are preschoolers who grow giddy watching slap...
FBI, Hillary scandals could have a ripple effect on Wall Street
Again, if you are investing in US financial markets, keep a close eye on developments regarding the FBI and the Hillary Clinton email investigation. The markets don’t like chaos, and...
Why USA goalies may have to remove Statue of Liberty images
The US women's Olympic hockey team may have to remove an image of the Statue of Liberty from two of their goaltenders' helmets because of a rule about "political symbols."...
City Council committee meets after livery driver’s suicide
The City Council’s new For-Hire Vehicle Committee met for the first time Monday — and heard testimony from several people advocating for a cap on the number of livery drivers...
Pol wants probe into de Blasio's $136M grant to school bus drivers
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s decision to pay school-bus workers seniority benefits that are not part of their contract is going to cost taxpayers $136 million — and a city lawmaker is...
Carolina Herrera's final collection an ode to her signature style
Carolina Herrera ended her final collection with a signature flourish. Every model in her moving finale was clad in a crisp white button-down shirt — her trademark look — with...
Why parents keep sending their flu-ridden kids to school
They may not get into the city’s best public schools, but they’re gonna die trying. Parents are so desperate to get their children into coveted public middle and high schools...
De Blasio to spend $500K to prevent election hacking
Mayor Bill de Blasio will reportedly spend $500,000 to protect the city's election systems against hackers in the wake of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. De Blasio is...
Accused mobster's wife won't testify after shocking cheating testimony
Lawyers for reputed Philadelphia mob boss Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino opted not to have his wife testify Monday, following a humiliating incident in which she heard a gangland turncoat testify...
Schneiderman denies he hindered Weinstein Co. sale
Schneiderman claims that reported buyer Maria Contreras-Sweet froze him out.
Catching duo stare down golden chance to reward Mets' patience
PORT ST. LUCIE — To those who say the Giants, Jets, Knicks and Rangers are asking for too much patience from their fan bases, Sandy Alderson would like you retroactively...
$5 could have ‘prevented’ Bronx fire — and saved 13 lives
Five dollars could have saved 13 lives, according to the lawyer representing victims of December’s deadly Bronx blaze. Attorney Robert Vilensky, who is preparing a lawsuit against the landlord of...
Could Chinese-style market-rigging could be happening in US?
The world — especially as it relates to stock markets — really is a small place. Case in point: The Chinese government rigged its stock market before trading began this...
Gunmaker Remington filing for bankruptcy
Remington Outdoor announced plans to file for bankruptcy on Monday, succumbing to a “Trump slump” that whacked sales by 30 percent in its most recent quarter. The 202-year-old Madison, NC,...
Kenny Atkinson's plea for better start fails to get through to Nets
Coach Kenny Atkinson’s tongue-lashing over his Nets’ slow starts didn’t seem to have much of an effect. They dug themselves another early hole and the Clippers happily buried them in...
Here's what's included in Trump's $4.4T wish list
President Trump unveiled a new $4.4 trillion budget proposal Monday that boosts spending for the military, homeland security and infrastructure while imposing cuts to social-welfare programs. Trump’s second budget, about...
Judge blasts Department of Transportation for trying to fire worker for singing on the job
The city Department of Transportation is trying to fire a worker for being crazy — because he sings too much on the job. The agency veteran had been happily belting...
'Pissed off' Tim Hardaway Jr. has reached his breaking point
PHILADELPHIA — As reporters entered the visitors’ locker room at Wells Fargo Center late Monday, Tim Hardaway Jr. yelled out an obscenity. He wasn’t angry at the media but himself....
Unilever threatens to pull online ads from ‘toxic’ platforms
Keith Weed is mad as hell about online fake news and toxic content and he’s not going to take it any more. Weed, who controls a nearly $10 billion ad...
NYC wasting vacant lots that could be housing: Stringer
The city is sitting on more than 1,000 vacant lots that could be developed for housing, and is moving at a glacial pace to capitalize on the opportunity despite a...
Ex-worker says Facebook spied on employees' Gchat messages
If you think Facebook knows too much about your private life, get a load of the Big Brother spying it does on its employees. A worker who leaked internal emails...
US teen sensation Chloe Kim wins halfpipe gold with dominating run
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea — Chloe Kim's coronation is complete. The 17-year-old from Torrance, California, dominated the Olympic women's halfpipe snowboarding final on Tuesday, soaring to a gold medal four years...
'Emotionally disturbed' man survives leap from moving ambulance
An emotionally disturbed man on his way to Bellevue Hospital took a swan dive out the back of his ambulance as it cruised up the FDR on Monday morning —...
School tells students they must 'say yes' when asked to dance at Valentine's Day party
A Utah mother is concerned after finding out her child couldn’t reject a classmate’s invitation to dance at a Valentine’s Day school party because it would be against school rules....
Medal-winning Olympian shows off insane pizza-eating skills
If pizza eating was a sport, one Olympian just proved he has what it takes for the gold. On Sunday night, Chris Mazdzer won a silver, taking the first medal...
It's time for Trump to attack Iran's Revolutionary Guard
When Iran flew an unmanned aerial vehicle into Israel this weekend, the mullahs were testing President Trump, not just Israel. The Iranian drone, reportedly based on US technology, was a...
Stop pretending the Olympics are about world peace
What’s wrong with the Olympics isn’t limited to the rapturous reception accorded to Kim Yo Jong in PyeongChang, South Korea. As Bethany Mandel pointed out here, it’s a disgrace that...
Yankees eye trade with Rays to bolster rotation
TAMPA — As of late Monday afternoon, the Yankees had sold 567,000 more tickets than they had a week later last February. Aaron Judge winning the AL Rookie of the...
The #MeToo movement won't sink Trump
Kirsten Gillibrand, dubbed the #MeToo senator by “60 Minutes,” wants President Trump’s scalp. “I think he should resign,” she told the TV program, “and if he’s unwilling to do that,...
Steve Cohen's hedge fund a cesspool of misogyny: lawsuit
Hedge fund mogul Steven A. Cohen's investment firm is a cesspool of misogyny where the few women who manage to get hired are routinely degraded and excluded by their sexist...
Woman sentenced to life for murdering daughter with crucifix
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma woman has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing her adult daughter by forcing a crucifix and medallion down her throat because...
'Blue Planet' dazzles with help from cutting-edge technology
BBC America’s “Planet Earth: Blue Planet II” has been generating buzz, and big viewership, for its stunning imagery of underwater life from around the world. Series executive producer James Honeyborne...
The pol who won't show up for work
Assemblywoman Pamela Harris has gone missing in action: It seems no one in Albany has seen hide nor hair of the Brooklyn Democrat since her arrest last month on a...
Chelsea bomber's dad: My son is a terrorist
On the eve of his son likely being handed a life sentence, the father of convicted Chelsea bomber Ahmad Khan Rahimi calls his offspring a "terrorist" and says he warned...
Trump's infrastructure plan wasn't worth the wait
President Trump’s long-awaited infrastructure plan turned out to be . . . nothing really worth the wait. It’s not so much bad as empty. To be fair, with Uncle Sam...
Has de Blasio put targets on the backs of Rikers guards?
The worst attack in years on a Rikers Island correction officer prompts the question: Has Mayor de Blasio painted targets on jail guards’ backs? CO Jean Souffrant lies in New...
Sexy Russian curler draws gasps after taking a tumble
There's been a highly unusual moment in the Olympic mixed doubles bronze medal match, with a Russian curler falling hard on her backside. Russia's Anastasia Bryzgalova was standing with her...
Here's how women can orgasm by working out
If you're not the biggest fan of exercise, this should change your mind. Some women apparently get a lot of enjoyment out of exercise — they experience orgasms in the...
Sugar Factory to open Museum of Candy in old Limelight church
The celeb-hot Sugar Factory has found a new way to capitalize on America’s love for sweets. The branded restaurant, which gets a lot of social-media love from the Kardashian clan...
All your flu questions answered
This year’s flu season has blossomed into a full-fledged epidemic. Here's how to handle it. Does this year’s flu shot work? The shot is estimated to be 10 to 30...
Trump Jr.: White powder hoax was 'truly disgusting'
Donald Trump Jr. praised law enforcement officials for their response to the hoax white powder attack that targeted him -- but caused his wife to get rushed to a Manhattan...
Gunman killed parents, girlfriend and her mom before killing himself: cops
A Kentucky gunman killed his parents, his girlfriend and his girlfriend’s mother at two locations Saturday afternoon in Johnson County, before turning the gun on himself, state police said Sunday....
New Yorkers won't wear flu masks unless they're fashionable
New York City red-carpet events are rarely a display of practical fashion, but the current fear of the flu is causing even the most fabulous fashionistas to quake in their...
Dresses for dudes are the next big fashion trend
Just look at these well-DRESS-ed gents! Last week’s menswear shows at New York Fashion Week favored an unlikely silhouette. Designers dressed dudes in sleeveless sheaths, knee-length frocks and floor-sweeping maxis....
Trump gives condolences to Putin for deadly plane crash
President Trump called up Russian President Vladimir Putin to offer his condolences for the plane crash near Moscow that killed 71 people over the weekend, the White House said in...
84-year-old woman accused of shooting at 'noisy' kids arrested
An elderly California woman was arrested Friday night after she allegedly shot a gun toward her neighbor’s children because they were “being noisy.” Betty Frances Sanders, 84, fired a handgun...
Porter claimed ex-wife's black eye was from a fall
Former White House staff secretary Rob Porter's version of his alleged domestic violence includes how one ex-wife suffered a black eye "when she fell." Porter told staffers that Colbie Holderness...
Who's not safe when Giants cut down this roster
One year ago, the Giants staged their version of a Valentine’s Day massacre, cutting popular receiver Victor Cruz and starting running back Rashad Jennings. The moves saved $10 million in...
Pharrell Williams sued over website that isn't blind-friendly
Pharrell Williams on Monday became the latest person targeted for operating websites inaccessible to the blind. The singer’s clothing lines — Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream — are sold...
State health department to investigate NYCHA scandals
The state Health Department is going to investigate the lead-paint, mold and heat complaints filed at New York City Housing Authority developments, escalating scrutiny of a troubled agency that’s already...
Pirates catcher's mom rescued from alleged dirty-cop kidnappers
Venezuelan authorities said police have rescued the mother of Pirates catcher Elias Diaz, three days after she was kidnapped. Zulia state Gov. Omar Prieto announced Sunday evening on his Twitter...
'Stranger Things' kid didn't think he'd be recognized at Fashion Week
Young Caleb McLaughlin was nervous going into his first Fashion Week. “This is different from what I do as an actor,” the 16-year-old “Stranger Things” star tells The Post at...
14 worms found crawling in eye of woman with rare infection
An Oregon woman has become the first person worldwide known to have had an eye infestation by a tiny worm species previously seen only in cattle that is spread by...
5-year-old New Jersey girl dies of flu-like symptoms
A 5-year-old girl died in New Jersey after suffering flu-like symptoms, school officials said. The superintendent of schools in North Bergen expressed condolences to the family in a statement that...
Your phone could be aging your skin
Are you one of those people who is constantly looking on your phone or tablet? And if you aren't checking social media on your phone are you binge-watching TV on...
Drunk passenger's rampage forced flight to land: feds
A New York City-bound JetBlue flight was forced to make an emergency landing when a drunk passenger fondled the back of a fellow flyer's head, threw snacks and kicked a...
Swimsuit model is sick of being body-shamed
Model Nina Agdal is sick of being body-shamed. “I’ve been modeling for 10 years . . . and I’m over acting like it’s fine,” she tells The Post at Aussie...
'Shark Tank' judges go gaga for avocado eatery
Avocados are so hip these days that even the hard-ass entrepreneurs on ABC’s “Shark Tank” were ready to talk shop with Alessandro Biggi, the Modena, Italy-native owner of Avocaderia. His...
Developer must pay $6.7M for destroying iconic graffiti art
A developer has been tagged with a $6.7 million judgment for whitewashing the "formidable'' work of 21 graffiti artists on the iconic 5 Pointz warehouse in Queens. Brooklyn federal-court Judge...
Teacher accused of 'grooming' student for sex avoids jail
A former California teacher accused of "grooming" a student for sex will dodge jail as part of a plea deal. Corine Audiat, 32, was sentenced Friday to 180 days of...
Mets' AJ Ramos considering living with the enemy
PORT ST. LUCIE — It's hardly the idea of cats and dogs living together, but AJ Ramos and Giancarlo Stanton continue to discuss the possibility of sharing an apartment this...
Principal offers cash to students for not fighting
PHILADELPHIA — The principal at a Philadelphia elementary school in a violent corner of the city is paying eighth-graders to not fight. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Mitchell Elementary School Principal...
Two suspects nabbed in pregnant teen beatdown
The two women caught on surveillance video savagely beating a 7-month-pregnant teenager in a Bronx stairwell were arrested on Monday — while one barked "suck my di--" as she was...
The flu epidemic is wreaking havoc on parenting
In the dead of winter, stripping down to stay healthy may sound counterintuitive, but for Shermain Jeremy, a 36-year-old travel communications manager and mom of two, it’s an essential strategy...
Wedding dress returned 32 years after mix-up
WILLOWICK, Ohio — An Ohio woman had given up hope of seeing her wedding dress again after a dry cleaner mix-up three decades ago until her daughter's friend saw photos...
Murdered child's mom says suspect pretended to be good Samaritan
The mother of an 8-year-old girl who was abducted from a Florida Walmart, raped and killed said the man on trial for the crime convinced her he was a good...
Woman admits to kidnapping baby nearly 20 years later
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A woman has pleaded guilty to kidnapping an infant from a Florida hospital nearly 20 years ago. The plea agreement 52-year-old Gloria Williams accepted Monday in Jacksonville...
Man admits he lured teen babysitter into sex trafficking
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — A man accused of helping to lure a 17-year-old girl to a motel for a babysitting job and making her work as a prostitute for 10...
McConnell and Schumer spar over bourbon
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Add bourbon to the list of things Sens. Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer can't agree on. Schumer, a New York Democrat, showed up for an event in...
Trump admin scraps plans to relocate FBI headquarters
The Trump administration is abandoning a decade-long plan to build a new FBI headquarters in Maryland or Virginia, and has instead decided to demolish the current building and replace it...
Reporters resign as Newsweek editor accused of sex harassment returns
The turmoil continues at the Newsweek Media Group. The return of a chief content officer accused of sexual harassment at a previous job prompted five more women reporters to resign...
Commission says it can't withhold $559M Powerball winner's name
CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire's lottery commission says that releasing the name and address of a Powerball winner is required by law, helps ensures transparency and doesn't put the person's...
Ford recall expands to include 33K older pickup trucks
Ford Motor on Monday warned an additional 33,000 owners of older pickup trucks in North America to stop driving them until potentially defective Takata air bag inflators can be repaired....
Suspect bragged that teen 'died having sex' with him: cops
EVERETT, Wash. — A 19-year-old Washington state man, who police say raped a high school student as she died from a drug overdose and texted semi-nude photos of her, has...
US figure skating star addresses mystery over leg 'tattoo'
All eyes were on Mirai Nagasu on Sunday night in PyeongChang when she became the first American woman to land a triple axel in the Olympics. A lot of those...
Uber to ban drivers from working over 12 hours straight
Uber drivers nationwide who work for 12 hours straight will find themselves digitally blacked out from accepting any more rides for the next six hours, the company announced on Monday....
3 charged after deer hunter finds woman's body
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. — Three people who have been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a Virginia woman are expected to be extradited to Tennessee this week. The Bristol...
Man kills girlfriend before attacking his parents: cops
NEEDHAM, Mass. — A 24-year-old Massachusetts man accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend and then stabbing his parents during a family gathering at a restaurant has pleaded not guilty. MassLive.com...
Councilman ordered to get sensitivity training after harassment probe
A Bronx City Councilman was ordered to take sensitivity training after an ethics panel found Monday that he paid "unwanted attention" to a female staffer. The Council's Committee on Standards...
Sanders: We take domestic abuse allegations 'very seriously'
The White House on Monday defended the Trump administration's handling of domestic abuse allegations against two staffers and said it takes the accusations "very seriously." "The president and the entire...
Catholic school fires gay teacher after lesbian wedding
MIAMI — A gay schoolteacher has been fired by a Miami Catholic school after marrying her same-sex partner in an apparent violation of church rules, church officials said. Archdiocese of...
'Obit bandit' targets homes of mourners at funerals: cops
BARNSTABLE, Mass. — Police have arrested a man they say broke into people's homes in Massachusetts while they attended wakes or funerals. Authorities say they began to suspect 35-year-old Randy...
NYPD cop accused of mugging stranger wants $50M from city
Mugging one taxpayer allegedly wasn't enough -- now this indicted NYPD cop wants to rob New Yorkers of $50 million! Officer Anthony Delacruz -- who is accused of taking part...
LaVar Ball threatens Lakers with delusional ultimatum
LaVar Ball has another message for the Lakers: If you want to keep Lonzo, you’ll need to take his brothers, too. The outspoken, media-seeking father of the rookie point guard...
24-year-old woman dies from flu after not getting shot
LAS VEGAS — A 24-year-old Las Vegas woman has died from the flu. Jenna Libidinsky’s friends say she became sick shortly after the new year and battled the flu for...
Teen girl dies hours after leaving school early with flu
A California teen girl reportedly died hours after leaving school early because she was sick with the flu. Gabriella Chabot, 14, returned to classes at La Reina High School in...
Knicks can revive potential Emmanuel Mudiay lost in China: brother
PHILADELPHIA — It’s the family’s biggest regret. Jean-Micheal Mudiay said he believes younger brother Emmanuel’s career would look differently had he attended SMU and learned under Larry Brown for a...
Israel: Shot-down Iranian drone was copy of US craft
The Iranian drone that an Israeli chopper shot down was a copy of an American unmanned aerial vehicle that Iran intercepted six years ago, according to the Israel Defense Forces....
Teens on crime spree accused of killing pets, setting car on fire
Two teen girls face charges after a crime spree in North Carolina where they broke into a home, killed the pets inside and set a car ablaze, officials said. Hallie...
Woman told cops God allowed her to drive 120 mph
Jesus, take the wheel. A motorist claiming to be “Mother Mary” led Kentucky cops on a high-speed chase — and told officers she was on her way to pick up...
'Xanax and a quick drink': Figure skater steals show in interview
US Olympic skater Adam Rippon had another headline-making moment at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics on Sunday night. Rippon, who previously found himself in the news for his impressive skating routines and...
Katie Holmes loves Crocs
Katie Holmes won’t be lining up to buy Balenciaga’s $850 platform Crocs anytime soon. Turns out the actress, who stars in next month’s “Dear Dictator” with Michael Caine and Odeya...
Oprah's iconic 'You get a car!' moment was crazier than you thought
When people think of the "Oprah" show, they usually think of two iconic moments: Winfrey repeatedly screaming “you get a car,” and Tom Cruise jumping on a couch. A three-part...
Last year's Yankees spring surprise has found his best pitch
TAMPA — By most accounts, Jordan Montgomery had a standout rookie season. The southpaw was one of the Yankees’ most unexpected surprises out of spring training a year ago, when...
Former 'RHONY' star: I don't want to date a 'douche canoe'
When Kelly Killoren (she's dropped Bensimon) starts online dating in the fall, undercover a - - holes need not apply. “I can tell immediately if you’re a douche canoe,” the...
An erupting volcano could save Earth from humanity
NASA researchers and scientists are discussing rapid-response efforts in Bali to take advantage of a rare event — and potentially save the world from climate change. NASA hopes to take...
Ex-beauty queen with rare condition wakes up with British accent
A former Texas beauty queen claims she woke up with a British accent despite never having traveled across the pond. Michelle Meyers, who relocated to Buckeye, Arizona, said she went...
Toga-wearing men found on ancient Roman mosaic in Israel
Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered a rare multicolored Roman mosaic featuring three toga-wearing figures during excavations in the ancient city of Caesarea. The mosaic, which dates back to the 2nd...
Scientists to explore hidden water world exposed by iceberg's split
This is a whole new world. When Iceberg A68 calved off from Antarctica’s Larsen C Ice Shelf in July 2017, it exposed an entire underwater ecosystem that had been covered...
Teens are abandoning Facebook in droves
Teens are fleeing Facebook faster than previously anticipated, according to a study released Monday. The analysis from research firm eMarketer shows that in 2018, fewer than half of Americans ages...
I was gaslighted and nearly lost my mind
It was around 6 a.m. when the hospital called to say my boyfriend had been found bleeding in a park. I’d been expecting the call. My boyfriend, Patrick*, had texted...
Sister Kim’s not-so-warm message, Hillary needs to move on and other comments
From the right: Kim Yo-Jong’s Not-So-‘Warm’ Message As part of what CNN declared “a gold-medal-winning diplomatic performance,” at the Olympics, Kim Yo-Jong, sister of North Korea’s leader, left what the...
Queen Elizabeth II has banned plastic straws and bottles
Queen Elizabeth II has declared war — on plastic — with a new waste plan put into place across the royal estates. The environmentally-conscious move was said to be inspired...
Filmmaker stages mock trial of Eric Garner chokehold cop
A movie director is filming a mock trial of NYPD cop Daniel Pantaleo in the choke-hold death of Eric Garner. The final scenes of the flick -- which includes real-life...
Angry mob breaks out at airport after 14-hour flight delay
A 14-hour flight delay sparked chaos at Des Moines International Airport overnight, causing police and security to be called in to calm irate passengers. Allegiant Air Flight 153 was supposed...
Father killed in bar just days after burying premature newborn
A father of three known as a “big teddy bear” was gunned down in a Missouri sports bar over an argument about a dog’s weight — just days after burying...
Glen Sather isn't abandoning the Rangers now
Jeff Gorton and Glen Sather stood side by side at the press conference on Thursday just as their signatures were side by side below the letter distributed the same day...
'Dirty dancing' tourists kicked out of Cambodia
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Seven Westerners arrested last month for allegedly posting pornographic photos on social media of themselves engaged in sexually suggestive dancing have been deported from Cambodia, a...
The bizarre afterlife of TV actor shot dead in on-set accident
This is the astonishing story of a Hollywood leading man who killed himself playing Russian roulette on a TV show and whose heart saved the life of a Las Vegas...
Star witness in Cuomo aide's corruption trial won't wear jail clothes
The star witness against a once top aide to Gov. Cuomo won’t have to wear jail garb when he returns to the stand today — but he’s sure to be...
Cuomo tweaks budget plan to thwart new federal tax code regulations
Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed revisions to his $168 billion budget plan Monday that would dramatically restructure New York’s tax collection system in an attempt to thwart the new federal tax...
Witness stunned to see survivor emerge from helicopter crash
A woman was seen staggering out of the flaming wreckage of a helicopter carrying British tourists that had just crashed in the Grand Canyon — killing two brothers and the girlfriend...
After 10 years, Vince Camuto’s Hamptons estate finds a buyer
If the shoe fits, wear it. And if the Hamptons estate of a late shoe magnate is a good fit, buy it. Vince Camuto’s 15-acre Villa Maria estate in Water...
Drunken maniac head-butts and smashes store window
The Refill Centre in Hampshire, England, released footage of a bizarre incident that resulted in a smashed front window. A drunken man appears out of nowhere, punches the window before...
Mark Cuban-backed haunted hayride sued over woman's injuries
A “Shark Tank’’ business that conjures up spooky Halloween experiences with the big-bucks backing of Mark Cuban gave a Manhattan woman the fright of her life — and “serious and...
Kansas weighs age limits after six teens enter governor's race
TOPEKA, Kan. — Candidates would be required to be at least 18 to run for statewide offices in Kansas under legislation drafted in response to six teenagers entering the race...
Trump's new infrastructure plan calls for selling off two airports
WASHINGTON — President Trump’s long-awaited infrastructure plan calls for selling off federal government interests in the two major Washington, DC, area airports. Ronald Reagan Washington National and Dulles International airports...
Derek Jeter now firing mythical creatures
Nobody is safe in Miami. Not even mythical creatures. According to Andy Slater of 940-AM WINZ, Derek Jeter has ended the sea creature race at Marlins games, continuing an offseason...
Examining Tottenham's window for success
What the latest North London derby tells us about its participants.
Trump Jr.'s wife rushed to hospital after white powder scare
Donald Trump Jr.'s wife was rushed to a Manhattan hospital Monday when she opened an envelope addressed to her husband that had a mysterious white powder inside — which turned...
Amazon is cutting several hundred jobs
Amazon is cutting hundreds of jobs in its consumer business in Seattle, a person familiar with the matter said on Monday, as the company shifts resources into fast-growing areas like...
Life is suddenly great for the Cavaliers
It didn’t take long for the new guys to ingratiate themselves to LeBron James. Of course, it would be hard to sink lower than the Cavaliers had prior to the...
Watch Elon Musk’s reaction to Falcon Heavy takeoff
SpaceX made history last week with the successful launch of its Falcon Heavy rocket, the largest rocket ship in existence today. The world watched and waited through multiple delays due...
Rangers fans' wallets would get break with letdown season
If the Rangers do miss the playoffs for the first time in eight years, season-ticket holders will not pay the price. The Post has learned and confirmed that the Garden...
Want to get lucky on Valentine's Day? Get the right flowers
You can’t beat a classic. Flowers are still the go-to gesture to express your undying love and affection — or at least to prove that you didn’t forget about Valentine’s...
Suspected poacher killed, eaten by pack of lions
A suspected poacher was fatally mauled and eaten by a pack of lions near a national park in South Africa, leaving behind just the man’s “head and some remains,” police...
Blatant robberies caught on camera show women being dragged by the necklace
Footage has surfaced of two separate yet shockingly similar robberies from the South Indian city of Chennai. Two women were targeted by thieves for their necklaces, and ended up getting...
Deutsche Bank settles SEC charges for $4.5 million
Deutsche Bank will pay nearly $4.5 million to settle Securities and Exchange Commission civil charges that it failed to police traders and salespeople who lied to customers about bond prices,...
This photo doesn't look like much but it's quite impressive
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The NASA spacecraft that gave us close-ups of Pluto has set a record for the farthest photos ever taken. In December — while 3.79 billion miles...
Olympians using Tinder hoping to score more than a medal
Athletes are gunning for gold at this year's Winter Olympics — and hoping for some love along the way. An Instagram account has revealed some of the Tinder profiles of...
Tom Brady reminds us that his life is still great in defeat
Hoisting the Lombardi Trophy is one thing, wrapping your arms around a supermodel is quite another. A week removed from the Patriots' 41-33 loss to the Eagles in Super Bowl...
Convicted child molester gets elected as volunteer fire chief
A man convicted of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl has been re-elected as volunteer fire chief of a small Pennsylvania town -- to the outrage of his victim’s mother. Fire...
This free-agency freeze is helping the Yankees now and later
TAMPA — Every day that goes by without a rush of free-agent signings is a victory for the Yankees. With the opening of spring training this week, teams can expect...
Your biggest money regrets revealed
Savvy consumers love to share their personal money-saving strategies, but what about their money-wasting confessions? It’s a personal question, but plenty of people wanted to weigh in on a popular...
Goose Gossage: Brian Cashman has no balls, 'disgrace to Yankees'
TAMPA — When Goose Gossage slammed closed the bullpen door at Yankee Stadium from 1978 to 1983, more often than not the game was over. After slamming Brian Cashman on...
Hawaii is becoming a big floating cesspool
Its reputation as a romantic island paradise is legendary, but Hawaii is facing an embarrassing problem with its sewage which could cost around $1.75 billion to fix. Surfers and snorkellers...
Low-level Apple worker was behind 'biggest ever leak' of secret iPhone code
Apple had to publicly acknowledge last week that iBoot for iOS 9, the secure software that runs on iPhones and iPads before the operating system kicks off, had indeed been...
Parents boycott 'Peter Rabbit' over 'allergy bullying'
Protective parents are angrily boycotting the new "Peter Rabbit" movie for encouraging what they say is “allergy bullying.” Sony’s new live action film, based on the beloved Beatrix Potter tales,...
Highway engulfed in 160 feet of hellfire after gas tanker spill
Eight people were injured near Beijing, China, when a gas tanker rolled over. Liquid petroleum leaked onto the highway before igniting, creating a giant wall of flame that fully engulfed at...
Barack and Michelle Obama's official portraits unveiled
Former President Barack Obama went gaga for Michelle Obama's official portrait Monday — thanking the artist for capturing the former first lady’s "hotness.” "Amy, I want to thank you for...
Kim Jong Un's sister seems to have charmed South Korea
North Korea’s charm offensive may have paid off. South Korea is warming to diplomatic talks with the Hermit Kingdom, officials announced — as North Korea's secret weapon, Kim Yo Jong,...
NASA is designing a submarine to explore Saturn's largest moon
The majority of Earth is covered in an ocean of liquid water, but the other worlds in our Solar System are a whole lot different. Most don’t have any kind...
Tillerson urges State Department employees to report sex harassment
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Monday that all State Department employees must step in and intervene if they witness sexual harassment, just days after President Trump knocked abuse...
Pastor allegedly raped, exposed himself to young girls
A pastor in Florida exposed himself to a young girl several times in the past year – and raped another girl at least five times when she was a preteen...
Another pervert masturbates on subway platform
A straphanger was caught masturbating in a Manhattan subway station in what is the third reported incident in less than a three-week span, police said Monday. A 22-year-old Brooklyn woman...
Ex-Browns wide receiver reveals how he lost his left hand
The hands that made Mohamed Massaquoi millions and shaped who he was are no longer intact. The former Browns wide receiver revealed Monday that all that remains of his left...
Brutal dog meat farms expose Olympic underbelly
Just miles away from the center of the PyeongChang Winter Games, hundreds of dogs, including St. Bernards and golden Labradors, await their fate in one of South Korea’s dog meat...
Getting a raise won't make you hate your job any less
Making more money doesn’t always mean you’ll be happier at work. A new study conducted by two economists from the University of Basel and published in the Journal of Economic...
French skater is the first to perform Beyoncé on ice
Finally, it’s “Beyoncé on Ice.” Queen Bey made it to the Olympics -- in spirit, at least -- when French figure skater Maé-Bérénice Méité performed to a medley of "Run...
Accused killer says victim hired him to do it on Craigslist
A Colorado man accused of shooting a teen girl claims she hired him to do the deed by posting a Craigslist ad asking to be murdered. Joseph Michael Lopez claims...
Stock markets climb in early trading
The end may not be nigh. Stock markets rallied on Monday after one of their most volatile weeks in a decade, on optimism that economic news coming this week will...
Mind-controlling wasp venom could treat Parkinson's
Getting stung by an emerald cockroach wasp isn’t a fun time, especially if you’re one of the cockroaches that the wasp is notorious for hunting. A single sting can stop...
Gold medalist's mom steals the show on social media
She nailed it. Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim isn’t the only one in her family scoring big at PyeongChang -- her mom is winning the social media game after posting photos...
Man stabs himself in neck above Waverly Inn Restaurant
A male model stabbed himself in the neck above the famed Waverly Inn restaurant following a fight with his girlfriend -- and left a trail of blood down the stoop,...
Ex-Yankees pitcher busted as alleged drug kingpin
Journeyman starting pitcher Esteban Loaiza was arrested Friday in San Diego with over 20 kilograms of cocaine and/or heroin, according to police documents. That translates to over 44 pounds of...
Marvel helps US Olympians look more heroic on the slopes
US Olympians already perform superhuman feats — and they have the outfits to match. Members of the US ski and snowboard team are looking simply Marvel-ous in their comic book-inspired...
Olympic gold medal favorite cools her nerves with ice cream
Here’s one way to stay cool under Olympic-sized pressure. Team USA snowboarding phenom Chloe Kim should have been nervous as she made her debut at the games on Monday --...
Le'Veon Bell pleads for singer to be his Valentine
Steelers star Le'Veon Bell made a pre-Valentine's Day proclamation to singer SZA outside LA hot spot 1Oak over the weekend. "Tell SZA to come see me," the Pittsburgh running back told...
Military adds thousands to gun ban list after Texas church massacre
After a former airman killed 26 people in a Texas church in November, the United States military rushed to add the names of 4,284 dishonorably discharged military members to a...
The moment a Russian passenger jet exploded into a deadly ball of fire
Dramatic video from a home security camera captured the moment a Russian passenger plane crashed near Moscow minutes after takeoff, killing all 71 people aboard. The Saratov Airlines jet went...
Boston PD slammed after honoring a white man for Black History Month
It wasn’t the Boston Police Department’s finest moment. Beantown cops took a beating on social media for tweeting about Black History Month by celebrating Boston Celtics legend Red Auerbach —...
Johnny Manziel: Alcohol, bipolar disorder nearly ruined me
Johnny Manziel now understands his "huge downfall." The former first-round draft pick opened up to "Good Morning America" about his battles with alcohol and said he has been diagnosed with bipolar...
Ongoing corruption probe is hurting Cuomo's popularity: poll
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s popularity has taken a hit under the weight of the ongoing federal corruption trial in Manhattan that features a former top administration aide as a defendant, pollsters...
Snowboarders sent out in terrifying Olympic conditions
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea — Jamie Anderson will almost certainly spend more time gazing at her newest Olympic gold medal than watching replays of the slopestyle run she put down to...
Skater's second middle-finger controversy is different than the first
Give this guy the gold for unsportsmanlike conduct. Dutch short-track speed skater Sjinkie Knegt sparked controversy after he appeared to flip the bird when he came in second place during...
North Korea is already using the Olympics for propaganda
The alliance of North and South Korean Olympic hockey teams was skating on thin ice Saturday when cheerleaders from the Hermit Kingdom appeared to wear masks depicting the nation’s first...
Bannon quietly plotted his own run for the White House
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon was waiting in the wings and prepared to run for president if Donald Trump resigned or was impeached, according to a report Monday. “In...
US backs Egypt in fight against ISIS: Rex Tillerson
CAIRO, Feb 12 - U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Monday the United States supports Egypt's fight against Islamic State but reiterated that it advocated free and fair...
Emotional support animals are making air travel hell for everyone else
A surge in therapist-approved animals has turned airplanes into Noah’s Ark. “It’s like flying in a zoo,” quips Steve Cuozzo, after an “emotional support” peacock was recently booted from Newark...
London airport shut down after cops find WWII bomb in river
LONDON — All flights to and from London's City Airport were canceled Monday after an unexploded World War II bomb was found in the River Thames at George V Dock,...
'Zombie bots' are coming for lonely singles on Valentine's Day
America’s lonely hearts are more likely than ever to catch a virus this Valentine’s Day — on their computer. An especially aggressive robot network of 6 million “zombie bots” will...
Maniac arrested after running onto runway at LAX
LOS ANGELES — Authorities are investigating how a man made his way onto a runway at Los Angeles International Airport. Airport police officer Rob Pedregon says the intruder was arrested...
Missouri is considering an official day for sliced bread
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri lawmakers are considering whether to mark an official day to celebrate sliced bread. A bill pending in the state House would designate July 7 as...
Woman fired from Outback Steakhouse after complaining that church didn't leave tip
A Florida Outback Steakhouse worker says she filled a local megachurch’s $735 takeout order and then was fired when she ranted on social media about not getting a tip. “We...
State Assembly plans to tackle shady lawsuit loan industry
The chair of the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee is promising to tackle abuses in the shady lawsuit loan industry after The Post revealed lenders are charging customers sky-high interest rates....
Ads will attack de Blasio's lawsuits against oil companies
An ad campaign attacking Mayor de Blasio’s plan to sue oil companies over climate change is set to launch Monday. The Manufacturers’ Accountability Project — a brainchild of the National...
This watch brand isn't using hot women to advertise anymore
Luxury Swiss watchmaker Breitling wants to keep up with the times. New Chief Executive Georges Kern has quietly eliminated all scantily clad women from the company’s marketing — including at...
Defense lawyer's illness postpones testimony at ex-Cuomo aide's trial
Monday’s testimony at the corruption trial of a former top aide to Gov. Cuomo has been canceled due to the illness of a defense lawyer whose questioning last week led...
Five firefighters injured after truck crashes through wall
Five firefighters were injured when their truck careened through the wall of a building while responding to a blaze in Queens Sunday night, according to FDNY officials. Members of Engine...
Here's the major takeaway from early March Madness seedings
Ignore the teams and where they are slotted and focus on the process. That’s what was important about the NCAA Tournament seeding committee’s 16-team projection, released one month before Selection...
Kristaps Porzingis still finds way to contribute to Team LeBron
INDIANAPOLIS — Kristaps Porzingis still wants to somehow be part of All-Star Weekend, even if he’s on crutches in New York next Sunday. As hokey as it might sound, Porzingis...
Islanders finally say a proper goodbye to Travis Hamonic
Signs welcomed him back and No. 3 Islanders jerseys were pressed up against the glass during pregame warm-ups Sunday night at Barclays Center. Travis Hamonic never got a real goodbye...
Uber, Lyft in off-road NYC arms race
The battle between Uber and Lyft is heating up, both on and off Big Apple streets. Three months after Lyft opened its first permanent office in the city, Uber has...
Knicks may bring back familiar face to mentor young guards
INDIANAPOLIS — The Knicks have three point guards aged 25-and-under who need grooming, particularly 2017 lottery pick Frank Ntiliikna and 2015 lottery pick Emmanuel Mudiay, who made his Knicks debut...