May 14, 2018
Why New Jersey will move quick to adopt legal sports betting
In the tri-state race to adopt sports betting, the safe money is on New Jersey. The operator of Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport, NJ, says he could be taking bets...
Man bailed out by nonprofit accused of raping woman a week after release
A New York nonprofit bailed out a thug with a lengthy rap sheet — who was arrested for allegedly raping and robbing a Bronx teacher just a week later. Sources...
Trump says fate of phone maker ZTE part of overall China deal
President Trump on Monday said his decision to go to bat for Chinese smartphone maker ZTE was part of an overall strategy to work out a trade deal with China....
How New York can benefit from legalized sports betting
Bettor up! The US Supreme Court opened the floodgates to legalized sports betting across the country on Monday in a ruling that could shower states like New York with huge...
Durant, Warriors cruise past Houston in impressive Game 1 win
HOUSTON — Kevin Durant scored 37 points and Klay Thompson added 28 to lead Golden State to a 119-106 win in the long-awaited showdown with the Houston Rockets in Game...
These are the most rat-infested apartment buildings in NYC
While Mayor Bill de Blasio feebly tries to fight New York’s booming rodent population by warning parkgoers not to feed the vermin, residents need no reminder at three apartment buildings...
State Dems don't want Independents to vote in party primary
New York Democratic leaders say they want more people to vote — except they won’t allow anyone but registered Democrats to vote in party primaries. The New York State Democratic...
Columbia student sues university after fight over slur
A nationally ranked college fencer is rattling his saber at Columbia University, suing the school for suspending him for fighting back against a female student who called him a “f-g,”...
Applauding the Supreme Court's ruling on sports betting
Congratulations to New Jersey! I look forward to not betting on sports just like I currently don’t bet at casinos. As you may have heard, the Supreme Court on Monday...
Raunchy, funny 'Deadpool 2' proves that good sequels do exist
What to say about “Deadpool 2” that won’t step on the self-referential jokes that make up most of its running time? Very little, and I would never do that, even...
Syska Hennessy leaving Times Square location for Midtown tower
In another nice Sixth Avenue “get,” Syska Hennessy Group has inked a deal for 55,000 square feet at SL Green’s 1185 Sixth. The global technology-engineering firm will move from 1515...
Elaine Wynn scores big victory over board members linked to ex
Elaine Wynn just won big at Wynn Resorts. Long-serving board member John Hagenbuch decided not to stand for re-election at the casino chain’s shareholder meeting Wednesday, Wynn Resorts announced Monday....
De Blasio is skeptical about legal sports betting
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday he’s not ready to roll the dice on sports betting coming to New York. “Gambling always makes me queasy because I think for a...
Browns coach jumping in a lake because his team is so bad
CLEVELAND — Hue Jackson's shuddering season with the Cleveland Browns will include one last chill. The coach is keeping his promise and plans to jump into Lake Erie on June...
Top cops were at hospital that was treating teen allegedly raped by detectives: lawyer
The city admitted that an NYPD captain and deputy inspector were at the hospital when their officers allegedly bullied a teen who accused two detectives of rape, according to court...
Is Mickey Callaway right for these Mets?
Did any aspiring contender open the 2018 baseball season with more questions than the Mets? As we approach the close of the season’s first quarter, does any such team have...
Law firm Blank Rome moving to Sixth Avenue
Major law firm Blank Rome is leaving Tishman Speyer’s Chrysler Building for a bit more elbow room and the much spiffier surroundings at Rockefeller Group’s 1271 Sixth Ave., the former...
USGA denying former champ US Open homecoming he deserves
If you’re a golf fan, and you happen to be the sentimental type and you’re stoked to see the US Open next month at Shinnecock Hills, you might find it...
How prisoners scam the system to ensure benefits after release
Today I’m going to share with you a letter I got from a retired New York state corrections officer. It explains an ingenious way prisoners are gaming the system so...
Stitches: No particular place to go
“You can go your own way ... go your own way.” Starbucks has implemented its new bathroom policy after two black customers in Philadelphia were told they could not use...
Steve Wynn's $70M Picasso pulled from auction after being damaged
A $70 million Picasso belonging to embattled casino mogul Steve Wynn was pulled from an auction because it was damaged — a move that comes more than a decade after...
Pair of top Goldman Sachs execs announce retirement
Goldman Sachs announced a major shake-up on Monday with the coming retirement of two rainmakers in its crucial securities trading division — the latest personnel change to come after the...
Wall Street's desperate need for redesign may be just around the corner
What to do with Wall Street — not the markets, the street. The iconic corner of Wall and Broad streets is a jumble of barricades, poor lighting and uneven sidewalk...
Casino stocks hit jackpot with court ruling on sports betting
Any stock investor gambling on the Supreme Court repealing the ban on sports betting was a winner. The two chains with the biggest shares of the national casino market, Penn...
Why WWE couldn't wait for Ronda Rousey's first title match
If you thought there was any chance WWE would build up Ronda Rousey in even a semi-conventional way, forget it. The company used the former UFC women’s bantamweight champion as...
Asteroid to whiz by Earth at closest distance in centuries
A gigantic asteroid is expected to fly by earth at 28,655 miles per hour on Tuesday — but will probably miss. Asteroid 2010 WC9 will zoom past the planet closer...
Mom accused of leaving out pain pills is charged in 1-year-old's overdose death
A Staten Island mom who left her pain pills unattended was arrested Monday for the overdose death of her baby, who ingested them, law enforcement sources said. Leila Wade, 39,...
Drunk man stripped naked because Burger King was closed
An intoxicated Illinois man became enraged by Burger King’s hours and stripped off his clothes in the street before striking a cop a few times, police said. Manuel Silverio of...
The Pentagon goes soft on big-time military mistakes
It looks like the Pentagon is shying away from serious discipline of those responsible for military disasters. Last Thursday, the Defense Department released a summary of its findings on the...
Asdrubal Cabrera is thriving at a position he never wanted to play
Asdrubal Cabrera has been the Mets’ MVP through the season’s first six weeks, but it isn’t all about his plate performance. The veteran infielder will take a .329/.376/.552 slash line...
Israel defends itself against Palestinian attackers from Gaza
Monday’s violent protests in Gaza — which left at least 52 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces — clearly were meant to distract from the historic opening of the US embassy...
Michael Grimm’s candidacy could be a big problem for Staten Island
Ex-con ex-Rep. Michael Grimm is looking like a serious threat to win the GOP nomination for his old job — which would be utter lunacy, and not just because it...
Eli Manning case settled after finger-pointing deposition reveal
Giants quarterback Eli Manning scrambled away from his sports memorabilia lawsuit on Monday when a settlement was announced just as the case was about to go to trial. All parties...
Restaurant banning 'loud' kids has parents outraged
A restaurant in California is making waves for its firm stance on children: Those crying or making loud noises are not allowed in the dining room. Old Fisherman’s Grotto in...
The internet is divided over Mario without his mustache
Do you recognize a-me? It's Mario! A tweet showing a hairless version of the iconic Nintendo character Mario has sparked more than 145,000 retweets and 142,000 likes as of Monday...
Knicks haven't had luck on their side in over 30 years
You know the meat of the quote. But this is the entirety of what Branch Rickey said one day in 1946, in an interview with The Sporting News, in what...
Phone scammer calls cop, realizes it was a big mistake
A phone scammer made a grave error when he dialed Officer Jeff Bowling and attempted to access his personal information last week. At first, the caller had no clue he...
Judge temporarily blocks release of NYPD police body camera footage
A Manhattan appeals judge blocked city officials from releasing police body camera footage until an appellate panel hears arguments on a case filed by the police union to keep the...
Addiction experts fear epidemic as sports gambling legalized
Significant portions of the population rejoiced Monday following the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision, which clears the way for states to legalize sports betting across the country. But so many...
Ex-district manager busted for stalking allegedly gave himself huge raises
The former district manager for a brownstone Brooklyn community board — who was forced to resign in disgrace amid stalking charges — was back in court Monday, this time on...
STDs reach all-time high in California
LOS ANGELES — A California report finds the number of cases of sexually transmitted diseases in the state reached a record high in 2017. The California Department of Public Health...
Jewish dreams of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital go back thousands of years
In the Second century AD, Jewish rebels who had stunned the Romans and liberated a portion of Judea, overstruck imperial coins with images and a message of their own, “Year...
Tesla that crashed into truck was on Autopilot
SALT LAKE CITY — The driver of a Tesla electric car had the vehicle's semi-autonomous Autopilot mode engaged when she slammed into the back of a Utah fire truck over...
Stop trying to turn baseball into a fast, action-packed, loud sport
"Make some NOISE!” the PA recording exhorts the crowd. “Clack! Clack! Clack! Clack! Clack! Clack! Clack!” the speakers pump to enhance the noise generated by a few obedient fans. It’s...
There is so much room for Gleyber Torres to grow
Two weeks ago a scout was asked what he thought about Gleyber Torres. “I’ve heard people mention him in relation to [Robinson] Cano but that’s not fair to [Torres],’’ the...
Eli Manning tries to explain away 'smoking-gun' email in memorabilia fraud case
Giants quarterback Eli Manning scrambles in new court papers to try and explain away an alleged smoking-gun email in his sports-memorabilia scandal. The two-time Super Bowl MVP insisted in a...
Another victim of disgraced cop will have all charges dismissed
Yet another wrongly incarcerated man who was imprisoned by the work of scandal-plagued NYPD Detective Louis Scarcella will be exonerated Tuesday, his attorneys said. Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice ShawnDya Simpson...
Man put in jail for 24 years by disgraced detective walks free
A man who was put away for 24 years by shady ex-NYPD Detective Louis Scarcella stepped out of a courtroom Monday a free man – after the Brooklyn DA’s Office...
Even when you're Jamie Foxx's kid, Dad can be totally embarrassing
Corinne Foxx has a lot of respect for her celebrity dad, “Beat Shazam” host Jamie Foxx — but he’s not immune to creating cringeworthy moments for Corinne, who takes over...
Sports betting opens up a world of thrills without team loyalty
You are a Giants fan, same as your father and grandfather, and there you are at MetLife Stadium, part of a raucous blue army, your beloved G-Men driving for the...
Congressman who resigned after sex harassment settlement has new job
Disgraced Congressman Blake Farenthold (R- Tex.) reportedly has a new gig as a "legislative liaison" for the Calhoun Port Authority in Texas. Farenthold — who settled a sex harassment claim...
Southwest Airlines has another frightening midair incident
A Southwest Airlines jet had to make an emergency landing over the weekend after it suffered a "pressurization issue in flight" -- marking the company's third safety scare in the...
'Come this way if you don't want to die': Chaos after theme park ride catches fire
Chaos ensued at a Six Flags amusement park in Georgia when a train ride suddenly caught fire, according to reports. Park-goers were seen scrambling in a video posted to Facebook...
Video appears to show driver mowing down cyclist
The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a viral video on Twitter -- which purportedly shows a driver mowing down a cyclist from behind. "When these pedal bikes n---as don’t respect...
Feds probe health care firm that pledged cash to Cuomo
The US Attorney’s Office in Manhattan has launched a probe into an upstate health care company that received over $25 million in state grants after making significant campaign contributions to...
Governor accused of blackmailing mistress has charge dropped
Prosecutors have dropped an invasion-of-privacy charge against Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens but say they hope to refile the case. The surprise move came at the end of a third day...
Flanagan wants to keep Barbara Underwood as acting state AG
State Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan on Monday all but endorsed keeping Barbara Underwood as acting state attorney general for the rest of the year. Underwood assumed the post after...
No restraining order for man who says Zimmerman stalked him
SANFORD, Fla. — A private investigator who says George Zimmerman stalked him with texts and phone calls won't be getting a restraining order. A judge in Florida on Monday denied...
Coney Island boardwalk may get landmark status this summer
Coney Island’s fabled boardwalk may finally earn landmark status. City Councilman Mark Treyger (D-Brooklyn) told The Post he expects the city’s Landmark Preservation Commission to declare the 2.7-acre iconic walkway...
Dad left naked baby lying facedown in woods for hours: cops
An Oregon dad faces charges after his 1-year-old baby was found naked and lying facedown in the woods, according to authorities. Brandon M. Blouin, 25, allegedly abandoned his infant son,...
Transit group complains no one is answering phone at City Hall
No one is answering the phone at City Hall. Transit advocates were fuming Monday after getting complaints from supporters who tried calling the publicly listed phone number for City Hall...
Movie prop gun looked so real, cops called on filmmakers
Lights, camera -- handcuffs! Three filmmakers were busted for having a prop gun that looked so real it spooked residents of the building where they were shooting, police and sources...
Mobsters will lose 'core business' thanks to legal sports betting: experts
The mob’s gambling racket is about to sleep with the fishes. The US Supreme Court’s sports-betting ruling dealt a losing hand to organized crime in the New York area, legal...
Coach: The 'unbelievable' guard who would be Knicks draft steal
If you listen to Alabama coach Avery Johnson, the Knicks would be wise to bring “Sexton to the City’’ despite their young point-guard glut. The former Nets coach, in fact,...
Critics fear surge in gambling addiction after court ruling
The Supreme Court’s Monday decision to strike down the national ban on sports betting could lead to a spike in gambling addiction, treatment advocates and gaming critics fear. There are...
Why Yankees still swooned over a slumping Miguel Andujar
If the Yankees didn’t share the best record in baseball with the Red Sox, hadn’t won 19-of-22 games and Miguel Andujar was drowning in oxygen at the plate, it’s possible...
Jets scoop up offensive lineman who once won over Patriots
The Jets are taking a chance on a player once considered to be a solid prospect by the Patriots. On Monday, the Jets claimed offensive lineman Antonio Garcia off waivers....
Baby struck by softball may have suffered brain damage
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Doctors say an infant may have suffered brain damage when struck by an overthrown softball at her father's game in northeastern Iowa. Mayo Clinic physicians in Rochester,...
Man may sue police over arrest for his 'cops ahead' sign
A Connecticut man was arrested for holding up a "cops ahead" sign near a police checkpoint -- but the charges were dropped, and now he is mulling a lawsuit, his...
White House calls deaths in Gaza 'propaganda' by Hamas
The White House on Monday called the deaths of more than 50 Palestinians on the Gaza border "propaganda" by Hamas and denied that Israel was to blame. Deputy Press Secretary...
Pastor pleads guilty in sex trafficking of teen girls
TOLEDO, Ohio — One of three Ohio pastors accused of conspiring to recruit teenage girls to have sex with them has pleaded guilty to federal charges, including child sex trafficking....
Blood is on Hamas' hands, not Trump's
Amidst the screaming headlines about “massacre” and “war crimes” and unsettling pictures of Arab casualties, keep in mind the central question: When is it the right time to do the...
Trump says he will track down 'traitors and cowards' who leak
President Trump on Monday attacked news coverage based on leaks coming from the White House as “a massive over exaggeration” — but also slammed his own staffers as “traitors and...
Cop who dodged corruption charge retiring on disability
A high-ranking NYPD cop who was recently named an unindicted co-conspirator in a pending corruption case is about to retire with a tax-free pension, The Post has learned. Lt. Michael...
3-year-old boy upstages mom's marriage proposal by peeing
BAY CITY, Mich. — A Michigan boy found a way to make his mark on the occasion of his mother's marriage proposal. Allyssa Anter said "yes" Saturday to the question...
The historic number four Yankees sluggers are chasing
The Core Four for 40 is on pace to make MLB magic for the Yankees this season. Forty games into the 2018 season, the 28-12 Yankees are on a historic...
10 kids rescued from 'squalor and unsafe' conditions in California home
FAIRFIELD, Calif. — Police said Monday they had removed 10 children from a squalid California home and charged their father with torture and their mother with neglect after an investigation...
Cavaliers might need Tristan Thompson more than ever
Tristan Thompson could be earning his way back into the Cavaliers' good graces, too. The 27-year-old big man, who has appeared to iron out his personal affairs after cheating allegations...
Hurt Pirates pitcher invites people to pee on his hand
Jameson Taillon may be taking the axiom "by any means necessary" to a different level. The Pirates right-hander is looking into the idea of trying to heal a cut on...
Wilbur Ross: 'The president and I eat quite a lot of American beef'
WASHINGTON – Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross offered up himself and President Trump as prime evidence that there's no reason to be concerned about the safety of US beef. Ross shot...
How marathon sex sessions are destroying these tiny critters
Two “suicidally sexed” marsupial species have been placed on Australia's Endangered animals list due to their perilous mating habits. Scientists warn that Australia’s black-tailed and silver-headed antechinus are one of...
Americans think Meghan Markle will wear traditional wedding dress
As royal wedding fever grows, speculation over Meghan Markle's gown is running rampant. Will she wear a lace princess ballgown like Kate? Will she draw inspiration from the glamour of...
Betsy DeVos to visit Orthodox school in NYC
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos will appear at the Manhattan High School for Girls on Tuesday — the first Orthodox school that she will visit since taking office. A delegation from...
Old fogies aren't so full of wisdom after all
With age comes wisdom. With wisdom comes aphorisms. Many older people favor pithy comments that encapsulate a piercing insight. They cite them frequently in an endearing attempt to reduce life’s...
Pulling a Kanye is actually good for your mental health
Experts say that a change of scenery can spark greater creativity and improve your overall happiness and quality of life.
Scientists find 'singing' space cloud that births planets
Long before our sun formed, it was nothing more than a bunch of material floating listlessly in a large cloud of gas, dust and debris. These space clouds, called nebulas,...
Guard with huge, stinky penis found guilty of abusing inmates
Now he's facing a long, hard stretch behind bars. A Brooklyn jail guard was found guilty of sexually abusing female inmates Monday -- after the victims gave matching accounts of...
Controversial A's catcher can't enter Canada for Blue Jays games
The Athletics are staring down a unique problem this afternoon. Catcher Bruce Maxwell will be unable to enter Canada when the A's play in Toronto later this week, per the...
Subway conductor says he was blindsided by attack
A subway conductor who was punched through an open train window early Monday said he was "blindsided" by the attack — and had his protective eyewear to thank for his...
'Killer Nanny' to rot in prison
Killer Manhattan nanny Yoselyn Ortega was sentenced to the maximum prison sentence of life without parole Monday for fatally stabbing two of her little charges, Lulu and Leo Krim —...
Mets' rotation defense includes an overhyped Noah Syndergaard
He is not there yet. Noah Syndergaard may have a big career upside, but his Mets pitching coach bristles at the notion the fireballing right-hander is underperforming in a season...
Parents of slain kids rip 'Killer Nanny' at sentencing
The Upper West Side parents whose nanny killed two of their three children slammed the murderer and her family at the woman's sentencing Monday. "My family and I, we create and built....
Jerry Reese's last draft pick is gone — as intriguing options arrive
New regimes make changes and the Giants made a bunch of them Monday after seeing what they had and what they thought they had during a three-day minicamp comprised mostly...
Waterpark becomes bloody arena during two-family brawl
Have a seat! Chairs and punches were thrown during a brawl at Mt. Olympus Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. Dramatic video captured the fight, reportedly between two families who were...
Why women are more likely to be funded on Kickstarter
Frustrated female entrepreneurs struggling to get funding should set up a Kickstarter or Indiegogo page. While female-led ventures have long struggled to get financial backing from banks and investors (who...
How to tell if you're suffering from 'Instagramxiety'
Have you ever felt a sudden wave of anxiety while scrolling through Instagram? You're not alone. Instagramxiety is a real thing and can leave people feeling overwhelmed, stressed, jealous, full...
Melania Trump hospitalized after kidney surgery
WASHINGTON -- First Lady Melania Trump on Monday underwent “successful” kidney surgery at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what was described as a “benign” ailment. “Melania Trump...
Plus-size blogger: Go ahead, call me fat!
When plus-size activist Jes Baker was in fifth grade, a bully egged on a gang of tweens to start calling her “hippo” in swim class. Over her 31 years, the...
Robinson Cano's crushing injury reminds you of his greatness
Robinson Cano was placed on the DL (quad strain) a year ago for the first time since 2006, spent the minimum seven days out and still played in 150 games...
You can turn your baby into a DJ for $200
Kids classes aren’t what they used to be. While classics like gymnastics, art and music are still offered from infancy through adolescence to encourage socializing or pave the path for...
Men found guilty of kidnapping, torturing drug dealer
Two men who held a Brooklyn drug dealer hostage for eight hours -- while beating him and burning him with a clothing iron -- were found guilty on kidnapping and...
Trump calls Waffle House hero three weeks after shooting
President Trump spoke by phone with Waffle House hero James Shaw Jr. Monday morning "to commend his heroic actions and quick thinking last month," White House spokesman Raj Shah said....
White House says it handled aide who joked about 'dying' McCain
The White House on Monday said the communications aide who said Sen. John McCain was "dying anyway" has been handled "internally." "This is an internal matter, it's being addressed internally,...
Harry Reid being treated for pancreatic cancer
Harry Reid, the former Senate majority leader, is receiving treatment for pancreatic cancer, a report said Monday. Reid, a Democrat from Nevada, underwent surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore,...
Income inequality hits the Premier League. Hard.
The biggest difference between sports in the UK and the USA is that the former embraces a free market while the latter accepts socialist wealth redistribution. Americans do this directly,...
This condition made it impossible for me to sit still
Restless Legs Syndrome can really throw a wrench in an entertainment reporter’s fabulous lifestyle. When I came down with the dreaded condition in April, my only consolation was that it...
Miguel Andujar sticks as Yankees make Brandon Drury decision
Miguel Andujar's stay with the Yankees just got extended. With Brandon Drury's return from injury looming, the Yankees had faced an inevitable roster crunch at third base thanks to Andujar's...
The Holocaust Museum's FDR whitewash and other comments
Dem: Trump’s More Popular Than We Want To Admit Former California Assembly Speaker Willie Brown has some advice at the San Francisco Chronicle for his fellow Democrats: It’s time “to...
Fan's guide to gambling law: Watching sports may never be the same
In the middle of a boring, late-season, meaningless Knicks game, you might one day pick up your phone in the second quarter, tap it a few times and place a...
Teen hacks school to change grades, charged with 14 felonies
A California teen hacked into his school district’s computer system using a phishing email — all to mess with his classmates’ grades and give himself stellar marks, according to local...
McKinsey inks major lease at 3 World Trade Center
Done deal! Global consulting giant McKinsey & Co. and developer Larry Silverstein just signed a 15-year lease for 186,000 square feet at Three World Trade Center, The Post has learned....
Why the wait for MLB's top prospect goes on
The most intriguing member of the Blue Jays organization will not be at Citi Field on Tuesday night for a series opener against the Mets. The question if he should...
Perpetual fashion victim Bella Hadid wears bike shorts to Cannes
The Cannes Film Festival: where the world's most glamorous celebrities don their most fabulous finery to watch movies on the French Riviera. But while jury member Kristen Stewart has been...
Wild tiger makes 'shameful' appearance at high school prom
This high school tried to turn their prom into a wild night — by including a caged tiger. School officials in Florida are pawing off a roar of criticism after...
'Harry & Meghan' TV movie drops a fascinating secret about the monarchy
The biggest howler from Sunday night’s “Harry and Meghan: A Royal Romance” was that England had a black queen — Queen Charlotte, famously portrayed by Helen Mirren in the film...
What Knicks are thinking and doing for draft-lottery miracle
To date, the defining snapshot of Scott Perry’s term with the Knicks is the GM holding his hand to his forehead the night of Feb. 6. A look of horror...
Mark Cuban: Supreme Court just doubled my team's value
Sports franchise owners hit the jackpot when the Supreme Court lifted a federal ban on sports betting Monday, according to Dallas Mavericks boss Mark Cuban. “I think everybody who owns...
Embattled mayor trying to capitalize on Schneiderman's downfall
Embattled Mt. Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas is trying to use Eric Schneiderman's downfall to his advantage — claiming Acting Attorney General Barbara Underwood has no authority to prosecute him on...
Violent KFC customer throws extra-crispy tantrum
Chaos erupted at a KFC in Australia when a drunk woman started throwing credit card machines and printers at employees. She was reportedly upset that the restaurant couldn't accept a...
US nearing deal to save China's ZTE from crippling sanctions
The US and China are close to a deal that would give China’s ZTE Corp. a reprieve from crippling US sanctions in exchange for Beijing removing tariffs on billions of...
Cryptocurrencies could bring chaos to US economy: James Bullard
Wall Street’s love affair with bitcoin and other digital currencies could bring chaos to parts of the US economy, a top Federal Reserve official warned — with certain banks and...
Diaper changing, a consent issue? Gimme a break
Around 7:45 every morning, I launch into a familiar routine with my toddler-age son — that of cajoling him out of his pajamas and into a clean diaper. After 10...
Kendall Jenner is determined to free the nipple
Kendall Jenner is busting out. Though she doesn’t have any films to promote, the model popped up at the Cannes Film Festival this weekend for sheer shock value. The 22-year-old...
Australian man wins lottery twice in one week
A Sydney man is nearly $1.8 million ($2.5 million AUS) richer after winning the lotto not once but twice in the space of a week. According to NSW Lotteries, the...
Crane operator fled scene after fatal Florida bridge collapse: witness
A crane operator who was working during the fatal Florida International University bridge collapse allegedly fled the scene — in his crane, according to a witness. Carl Robertson dialed 911...
Parents are now so busy they eat 156 meals a year standing up
Hectic parents have such busy schedules they eat 156 meals standing up every year, according to a new survey. A study into the everyday lives of 2,000 parents found many...
Investigators claim to have solved the mystery of missing Flight MH370
The mysterious route taken by doomed Flight MH370 before the plane vanished with 239 souls on board has been re-examined by aviation experts who claim to have made chilling new...
Double amputee climbs Everest after losing limbs near summit
Four decades after losing his feet to frostbite on Mount Everest, a Chinese double amputee has reached the summit at age 69, becoming the first person to conquer the world’s...
NFL players losing their minds over Cole Beasley's rap album
Cole Beasley's debut rap album may have cracked iTunes' top 20 chart, but the real seal of approval resides with his Cowboys teammates. After dropping "Autobiography" on Saturday, the Dallas...
This trick can help you stop overspending
This really makes you think. Reflecting on recently used personal possessions can help stifle the urge to impulse-buy, according to new Rice University research slated for publication in the Journal...
Woman charged in deaths of couple – and their son found months later
A 23-year-old woman faces murder and arson charges in the deaths of a Connecticut couple and their son – who was found dead five months after his parents, authorities said....
Passenger jet slices tail off plane on runway
Dramatic video captured a South Korean airliner carrying 222 passengers slicing the tail off a stationary Turkish plane in Istanbul. The Asiana Airbus A330 was taxiing Sunday at Istanbul’s Ataturk...
State Democrats plan to endorse marijuana legalization
New York Democrats are going to pot! The state Democratic Party plans to pass a resolution at its convention next week to endorse the legalization of marijuana, according to a...
Former UFC fighter waterboards himself in support of Trump's CIA pick
Green Beret and former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy waterboarded himself on Saturday to help prove that the controversial interrogation technique is not torture amid debate on Capitol Hill about President...
Hero mom saves the day, killing gunman outside school
A gunman who targeted a group of families gathered for a Mother's Day celebration at a school in Brazil was fatally shot by an off-duty cop. Katia Sastre was praised...
Ereck Flowers arrives in first sign of Giants hope
There is an actual Ereck Flowers sighting. Perhaps there is life in his floundering Giants existence, after all. Five weeks after the Giants opened up their offseason workout program, Flowers...
Serena Williams knows she came back too soon
Serena Williams wasn't ready then, but she will be now. Williams' coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, told WTATennis.com that the former No. 1 came back too soon to the sport after giving...
Two-headed fawn found in Minnesota
A mushroom hunter's discovery of conjoined white-tailed fawns in a Minnesota forest two years ago is being hailed by researchers as a landmark case among oddities in nature. The fawns,...
Why Italian women are hotter than French girls
Move over, French girls. Italian girls are the new bombshell beauty ideal. Yes, it’s time to trade dark eyeliner and baguettes for a heaping bowl of pasta. So says writer...
Cops can locate anyone’s cellphone in real time without a warrant
Pervasive government surveillance might be virtually expected by this point, but in theory, there’s a robust legal system to deal with cops surveilling citizens. Law enforcement agencies are supposed to...
Cohen also tried to get Ford and Uber to buy access to Trump
Not every company that self-described fixer Michael Cohen hit up for payola in exchange for purported access to President Trump was dumb enough to cough up cash, a new report...
Astronaut beams into graduation ceremony from space
Amid all the commencement ceremonies taking place at colleges across the country, one particular commemoration on Friday featured a guest who was literally out of this world. Purdue University granted...
Jimmy Garoppolo gets cozy with blonde outside bar
Jimmy Garoppolo's offseason program also includes getting his flirt on. The 49ers quarterback chatted up a petite blonde Saturday night while out at the Paper Plane cocktail lounge in San...
Veteran cornerback impresses Giants enough to stick around
It is called a rookie minicamp, but it is not exclusively for rookies, which is why the newest Giants player is a 29-year-old with fairly extensive NFL experience. The Giants,...
How to place a bet on the Yankees in New Jersey
While dozens of states are expected to pass laws to allow gambling on sports, New Jersey will be the first to allow legalized sports betting following Monday’s Supreme Court decision...
Politician's endorsement shatters state Democratic unity
So much for Democratic unity. Rep. Jerry Nadler on Monday endorsed challenger Robert Jackson over Manhattan state Sen. Marisol Alcantara in September's primary, shattering a so-called Democratic "unity" deal. Alcantara...
New Jersey's long road to legalizing sports gambling
It took New Jersey 2,380 days -- and two attempts -- to overcome the federal ban on sports gambling. Here's how the battle was won, beginning with a ballot initiative...
Coaches might have been right to ignore UFC fighter's pleas
The story coming out of UFC 224 is not one of great triumph or even spectacular fights. Instead, the headline of the pay-per-view is the fact that Raquel Pennington's corner...
At least LeBron James was impressive after Game 1
If you needed more affirmation that LeBron James is special, well, here you go. After the Cavaliers' blowout loss to the Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals...
Worst ambulance dispatcher ever told woman she'd die
An unapologetic ambulance dispatcher claims she was overworked and under pressure when she told a dying French woman, "You'll definitely die one day" -- hours before the victim actually did,...
Dozens die due to carbon monoxide poisoning from keyless cars
Carbon monoxide from keyless cars has killed more than two dozen people since 2006, as drivers unwittingly leave their vehicles running inside garages, a new report has found. Toyota models,...
Sports gambling ban lifted: What happens next?
In a historic ruling that clears the way for states to legalize sports betting, the U.S. Supreme Court has declared the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) unconstitutional. The...
Facebook's latest update made users even more miserable
Facebook's attempts to bring “people closer together” is actually completely misfiring and having completely the opposite effect. The social networking site’s boss, Mark Zuckerberg, announced changes to its news feed...
76-year-old thanks Tim Cook after Apple Watch saved his life
Apple may have initially positioned the Apple Watch as something of a fashion accessory, but it’s become apparent in the years since its release that most users are drawn to...
Redstone blasts CBS' 'outrageous' shot at independence
They’ve come out fighting. Hours after CBS on Monday fired the first shot in its battle for independence from Shari Redstone, the media mogul answered — saying she was “outraged”...
Supreme Court lifts federal ban on sports gambling
In a decision that promises profound lifestyle changes for million of Americans, the Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the national ban on sports betting is unconstitutional. Ruling 7-to-2, the...
United booted Nigerian woman from plane over 'pungent' odor complaint: suit
A Nigerian woman and her children were removed from a United Airlines flight after a white passenger complained of her “pungent” odor, a federal discrimination lawsuit claims. The lawsuit, filed...
NASA wants to send a helicopter to Mars
A helicopter drone is being sent to Mars as part of a mission to find out if there really is life on the Red Planet. The chopper is part of...
Facebook suspends 200 apps in data privacy investigation
Facebook has so far suspended “around 200” apps in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The social network has cracked down on apps with access to large quantities of...
'We failed' teen who suffocated in minivan after calling 911 twice: mayor
CINCINNATI — Cincinnati's mayor says the city failed in its response to two 911 calls from a 16-year-old boy who died after being trapped in a minivan. Mayor John Cranley...
Family of 'Golden State Killer' claim he saw men rape his 7-year-old sister
The “Golden State Killer” lost his mind — and morals — after witnessing his sister being raped at a young age, spurring his decade-long bloody rampage, relatives suggested in a...
Google employees quit over controversial Pentagon work
There’s something eating at Google employees. Roughly one dozen employees of the search giant have resigned in the wake of reports that the Mountain View, Calif., company is providing artificial...
Trump's NAFTA changes may not actually help automakers
Trump administration demands in NAFTA trade negotiations meant to push auto jobs back to the United States may not be enough to spark a shift in where automakers build cars...
Ex-Chipotle manager framed for stealing $626 is awarded $8M
The former manager of a California Chipotle Mexican Grill who was accused of stealing more than $600 was awarded nearly $8 million for wrongful termination Thursday. Jeanette Ortiz was accused...
US Embassy officially opens in Jerusalem
President Trump said the United States is committed to a "lasting peace" in Israel as a White House delegation led by his daughter Ivanka attended the controversial dedication of the...
Mitt Romney calls pastor delivering US embassy blessing a 'religious bigot'
Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said the evangelical pastor who will deliver a blessing at Monday's US Embassy opening in Jerusalem is a "religious bigot" unfit for such an honor....
Nikolas Cruz's brother wants a fresh start
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The 18-year-old brother of a Florida school shooting suspect says he just wants to finish high school and live his life when he moves to...
Blood and chaos along the Gaza border
Palestinians set tires on fire in response to Israel's intervention during a protest, organized to mark the 70th anniversary of Nakba, also known as Day of the Catastrophe in 1948....
Seth Rollins is the star WWE was desperately missing
Seth Rollins was the one selected to betray The Shield and become the new face of WWE for a reason in 2014. He’s again is reminding us why. Rollins, 31,...
Subway conductor punched in the face: cops
A subway conductor was punched through an open train window in an unprovoked attack early Monday, police said. The 31-year-old man was sitting in the conductor's seat aboard an F...
Dozens killed as Palestinians clash with Israeli troops on Gaza border
At least 52 Palestinians were killed in clashes with Israeli troops Monday, casting a pall on the inauguration of the new US Embassy in Jerusalem – and marking the deadliest...
Israeli soccer team wants to rename itself after Trump
A top Israeli soccer team wants to rename itself Beitar “Trump” Jerusalem to honor the US president for deciding to move the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Beitar, currently...
Easy, pretty beauty tricks to try this spring
Want to switch up your beauty look for spring? The Post’s employees test drive this season’s fabulous makeup trends paired with the hottest hair accessories. So, whether you’re going for...
Archaeologists discover an ancient horse frozen in time
Archaeologists in Pompei, Italy, discovered an ancient horse preserved in ash after the Vesuvius eruption of 79 AD. Footage shot by the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities shows...
Library book returned 47 years past due date
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — A book nearly five decades overdue has been returned to the San Francisco Public Library. The copy of Eldridge Cleaver's memoir "Soul On Ice" was due...
Girl hospitalized after being attacked by bear outside home
A 5-year-old Colorado girl is hospitalized in fair condition after she was attacked by a bear outside her home. The attack happened early Sunday near Grand Junction, about 240 miles...
Insiders say convicted felon Grimm has upper hand in congressional race
In a political world where now anything is possible ... A convicted criminal who once threatened a reporter’s life is in position to beat a crime-fighting incumbent in the primary...
Bill would prevent taxpayers from footing pols' legal bills
Taxpayers would no longer have to pay the legal tab for state lawmakers who beat criminal charges under a bill being revived amid the resignation of ex-Attorney General Eric Schneiderman....
Socialite: My husband lied about my father hiring hit man to win divorce battle
An Upper East Side shipping magnate tried to shortchange his wife in their scorched-earth divorce battle by lying that his father-in-law hired a hit man to kill him, the woman...
Morgan Stanley employee thought he was reporting child porn — and it ruined him
Don’t mess with the son of a wealthy client of your company. That’s what one Morgan Stanley wealth manager learned after he reported to his superior what he thought may...
Embattled dog-walking app loses yet another dog
Yet another city pooch was lost by the troubled “Uber for dog-walking” app last week. Maura Brannigan of Harlem tweeted Friday that her 3-year-old dog, Teddy, went missing during a...
Major league executives are taking meetings with bookies
Everyone, it seems, wants to grab a piece of the expected sports gambling windfall. A major league sports team executive met with the owner of a bookmaker last week to...
Cops say murders of next door neighbors could be connected
Cops believe the recent shooting deaths of two next-door neighbors — found inside their Brooklyn apartments just days apart from each other — could be connected. While their bodies were...
Sam Darnold not the only piece to consider in Jets overhaul
The Jets have spent the past three months working on their 2018 roster. Though they will still tinker with the roster between now and their Sept. 10 opener against the...
'Once' star won't give up Hook's stylish leather pants
After seven seasons, ABC’s fairy tale mash-up show, “Once Upon a Time,” is ending on Friday. But Colin O’Donoghue — whose role as the smoldering Captain Hook made him the...