May 21, 2018

NYSE set to name its first-ever female president

For the first time in the 226-year history of the New York Stock Exchange, a woman has been named as its president, according to a published report Monday night. Stacey...

LeBron makes more history as Cavaliers pull even with Celtics

CLEVELAND — LeBron James scored 44 points, surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar atop a postseason list and helped the Cavaliers even the Eastern Conference finals at 2-2 on Monday night with a...

Judge uses racial slur to describe defendant, blames New York upbringing

A Miami judge who grew up in the Big Apple has come under fire for using the word "moolie" to describe a black defendant. Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Stephen Millan is...

Yankees hit insane new heights with record home run stretch

ARLINGTON, Texas — It has gotten to the point where even when the Yankees aren’t at their best it looks like the opposing team is fighting a nuclear war with...

Doggie day cares are one business that's actually thriving

The next big real estate deals are going to the dogs. With nearly half a million canines in New York City — and the canine services industry totaling an estimated...

These NYC retail deals are vying to be the city's best

Retail dealmakers are pushing neighborhood boundaries and activating streetscapes with fresh new stores and concepts. Of the deals completed last year, 18 are vying for the Real Estate Board of...

New York's so-called 'retail apocalypse' isn't that bad

In the last year, dropping retail rents have motivated big brands to seek storefronts — which are now less expensive — along the city’s prime shopping strips. “Rents have stabilized and...

Unpaid Brooklyn official used campaign funds to make car payments, buy cigars: records

An elected official in Brooklyn whose position is so low-level that it doesn’t come with a salary is living large by using his campaign funds to make car payments, buy...

Juvenile detention supervisor sexually abused resident: suit

A supervisor at a Bronx juvenile detention center has been accused -- yet again -- of making life hell for inmates so she could get her rocks off. Former Horizon...

Trump might have major victory in trade talks with China

Unless China is screwing with the US, the Trump administration could have a major victory in trade talks between the two countries. President Trump often looks like he’s out of...

Klein's former press secretary rails against him on Twitter

The former press secretary to Bronx state Sen. Jeff Klein unloaded on her former boss Monday, referring to him as “an accused predator” during an extraordinary exchange on social media....

Starbucks' new open-door policy has some exceptions

Starbucks elaborated on its open-door policy on Monday as the controversy over allowing anyone free use of its facilities roared over the weekend. The “third-place policy” announced by Starbucks on...

How Lou Lamoriello can save Islanders from years of excuses

The title at this point is unclear, but the authority granted to Lou Lamoriello by Islanders ownership is absolute. He and he alone will determine the fate of general manager...

City launches new initiative urging high school seniors to vote

Urging high school seniors to flex their civic muscle, officials launched a citywide initiative Monday to register them to vote. Chancellor Richard Carranza, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Deputy Mayor Phil...

Discrimination holding back minorities, women from EMS promotions: suit

Entrenched sexism and racism in the ranks of the FDNY’s Emergency Medical Services is prohibiting women and minority workers from being promoted, a class-action suit charges. The Manhattan federal suit...

Stitches: Get a load of Harvey

New Knicks coach David Fizdale prides himself on being a “players’ coach” and James Dolan needed one to grow his young squad. A match made in MSG heaven. But Fiz...

Junkies are filling Bronx parks with over 5,000 used needles a week

Junkies have been dumping some 5,000 used needles a week in parks across the Bronx — prompting desperate city officials to install dozens of syringe-disposal kiosks in hopes of cleaning...

Jason Vargas finally resembles a $16 million pitcher

Jason Vargas went from simulated game to simulating a respectable major league pitcher. True, these were the Marlins — a glorified Triple-A team on which gaping holes abound — but...

Part of Rockaway Beach will close because it's too rocky

A half-mile stretch of Rockaway Beach will be closed this summer because there’s not enough sand there to keep the neighborhood and swimmers safe, parks officials said Monday. Swimmers and...

Lawsuits accuse USC of covering up doc's sex abuse 'for decades'

The University of Southern California was hit with multiple lawsuits on Monday — claiming it failed to address complaints about a campus gynecologist who was allegedly preying on female students...

Developer to give out $100M in Fortnite prizes

There are now 100 million reasons for gamers to start playing the massively popular Fortnite. Epic Games, one of the gaming industry’s biggest developers, announced Monday that it will be...

New York spends more per student than any other state in the country

New York schools are second to none — when it comes to spending. The Empire State expended more per elementary and secondary school pupil than any other state in the...

Trump's cellphones reportedly lack 'sophisticated security features'

President Trump reportedly uses cellphones that are not equipped with "sophisticated security features," which could make them vulnerable to hacking. Trump uses two iPhones — one for calls and another...

Rangers star pitcher: I can be piece Yankees are looking for

ARLINGTON, Texas — Cole Hamels could be a vital piece to a Yankees world championship puzzle. The veteran lefty insisted he still has the talent and drive to be a...

Tanaka vs. Ohtani would be the matchup heard around the world

ARLINGTON, Texas — Barring an injury or rainout that would juggle the schedule, Sunday’s game with the Angels at Yankee Stadium will generate a buzz that starts in The Bronx...

Rape fantasies? Schadenfreude? Why women are flocking to CrimeCon

Earlier this month in Nashville, a few thousand people gathered at a four-star resort to revel in murder, mayhem, serial killers and cold cases — plus some Chardonnay at a...

5-year-old boy drowns after getting caught in rough surf

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. — A 5-year-old Alabama boy died after getting caught up in rough surf on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The News Herald reports Christian Doyle of Dothan, Alabama,...

Woman tumbles 30 feet off waterfall while taking photos

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — Authorities say a woman trying to take photos at the top of a waterfall in Pennsylvania has fallen about 30 feet and suffered serious injuries. A...

Brandon Nimmo isn't worried he'll lose his spark in new role

While not having Yoenis Cespedes and Juan Lagares available has put a significant dent in the Mets’ outfield depth, it’s been good news for Brandon Nimmo, who has made the...

Teen ordered to pay $36M for starting Oregon wildfire

A teenager who admitted to starting a massive blaze in the wilderness of Oregon was ordered to pay more than $36 million to those affected by the fire, a report...

Cops use stun gun on man running naked through storm

GULF BREEZE, Fla. — A Florida deputy Tasered a naked man who was wandering through a neighborhood during a rain storm. The Pensacola News-Journal reports Joseph John Musso was arrested...

'The Middle' creator preps a 'satisfying' finale after 9 seasons

It’s the end of the road trip for “The Middle” Tuesday night. After nine seasons, the ABC sitcom about the Hecks — a struggling Midwestern family of five — appropriately...

School apologizes for trash talking rival in yearbook

SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah high school is apologizing to its rival after publishing a yearbook page criticizing the school as “lame,” "satanic” and “trash.” Administrators at Maple Mountain...

Man blackmailed ex into talking to him by posting nudes: cops

An Alabama man was busted in a revenge porn scheme on social media involving his ex-girlfriend, authorities said. Bryndon Bess, 21, allegedly posted nude photos of his ex on Snapchat...

USGA vows no repeat of disaster US Open at Shinnecock Hills

Mike Davis knew the questions were coming concerning the most recent time the U.S. Open was at Shinnecock Hills, so he planned a goofy little play on words. “We’re happy...

Missing Hawaii teen's death leads to murder charges

HONOLULU — A man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a Hawaii teenager who had been missing for several days before her body was found...

The Naked Cowboy doesn't wear sunscreen

It only takes 20 minutes for skin to burn, so how do New Yorkers who work outside cope? Here, locals talk about how they protect themselves — or don’t —...

These gummies can help protect against sunburns

Tired of streakiness and constant reapplication? A few new sunscreen formulas are here to shake up your routine. Skinnies This waterless gel formula promises no white streaks and five times...

Weird ways you — or your pet — can get sunburned

It’s the time of year dermatologists fear most — when New Yorkers go searching for sun after being inside all winter. “Protecting yourself from the sun is by far the...

America still needs a serious China policy

We are currently engaged in a high-profile negotiation that may or may not succeed in getting the Chinese to buy more of our stuff. This is a fine goal as...

Unions only have themselves to blame for losing members

Labor leaders are panicking ahead of a Supreme Court decision in Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, which could drastically alter the relationship between government unions...

At least five more K2 overdoses reported days after mass OD

At least five people suffering from suspected K2 overdoses were rushed to the hospital in Brooklyn on Monday — just days after a mass overdose at a notorious K2 spot...

Get ready for Fleet Week 2018

New York’s 30th annual Fleet Week starts Wednesday with the Parade of Ships on the Hudson from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Some 2,300 Marines and sailors, both Navy and...

How will NYC fare after de Blasio's shift on marijuana?

Mayor Bill de Blasio looks to be throwing in the towel on arresting people for smoking pot in public — even as he tries to dodge accountability for the shift....

Mets consider Jose Bautista to shore up injury-ravaged outfield

The Mets’ need for a right-handed outfield bat with power has team officials interested in veteran slugger Jose Bautista, industry sources told The Post on Monday. Bautista, 37, was released...

Woman who said she found razor blade in food made it up: cops

A Louisiana woman who claimed she found a razor blade in her food was later arrested for fabricating the incident, authorities said. Eunice Police responded May 15 to Mercy Regional...

European soccer bad boy sent off from MLS game for head slap

European soccer icon Zlatan Ibrahimovic went from hero to villain in a hurry during his MLS initiation. Ibrahimovic, in just his eighth game with the Los Angeles Galaxy since signing...

This new policy on Iran won't be easy — but it's needed

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo just dramatically upped the ante Iran must pay to forestall a US offensive meant to destroy its economy and crush its terrorist proxies around the...

These Mets need to take a page from the Tom Seaver playbook

There is no greater pick-me-up than playing well, than pitching well, than stringing together a couple of wins and changing the narrative around your baseball team. That’s what the Mets...

New York and the feds both want Pharma Bro's money first

In the battle over who gets first dibs on “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli’s debts, the feds now say they should get repaid before New York state by the convicted fraudster...

Alleged CIA leaker accused of sending press info about case

A former CIA software engineer suspected of leaking classified documents to Wikileaks is also leaking information about his case to the press, it emerged in Manhattan federal court on Monday....

Monkey runs amok at airport after escape from cage

A baboon escaped a commercial flight and ran amok at a Texas airport Monday, according to reports.

School shooting suspect's lawyer says motive still isn't clear

The lawyer for the suspected Texas mass shooter is questioning the police account that his client was not bullied in school, a report said on Monday. The attorney for Dimitrios...

This is the Eli Apple new Giants regime was hoping for

His season was an embarrassment. There is no way around it. But, did Eli Apple feel that way about his 2017 misadventures with the Giants? “Was I embarrassed? Of course,’’...

Mental illness made man fatally ram car into his family: pastor

The North Carolina dad who allegedly rammed his car into a restaurant, killing two relatives, was battling mental illness leading up to the terrifying episode, according to reports. Roger Self,...

Family fears worst after cash-strapped cabbie goes missing

Family and friends are fearing the worst after a financially reeling cabbie left his car by the East River 10 days ago and has yet to be heard from since....

SUNY official resigns after Afghanistan bombing lie exposed

A top official at SUNY -- who was recently nominated to a fellowship by Gov. Andrew Cuomo -- resigned Monday when he was caught lying about surviving a bombing in...

White House: Justice Department to investigate FBI's Russia probe

President Trump and top intelligence and law enforcement officials reached an uneasy compromise on Monday, following another weekend of blistering attacks from the President aimed at his own Justice Department....

Goldman Sachs: Trump's tax cuts could cause recession

President Trump’s $1.4 trillion tax cut could have painful consequences for the economy down the road — including a possible recession and a ballooning deficit, according to Goldman Sachs. “The...

Elderly mobster pleads guilty to attempted tax evasion

An aged mobster pleaded guilty to attempted tax evasion in Brooklyn federal court on Monday for avoiding taxes on $2 million profits from the sale of properties in 2014. Old-fella...

How the LIRR plans to freshen up its train service

LIRR passengers will be treated to a cleaner -- and hopefully faster -- commute under a new agency plan. The Long Island Rail Road will implement midroute train cleaning and...

The 10 hot summer shows you shouldn't miss

Nothing this summer will top the royal wedding — 29.2 million viewers! — but a lineup of new and returning shows should get you through the dog days. Here’s what’s...

It looks like Richie Incognito's retirement didn't last

ORCHARD PARK — Richie Incognito's playing days might not be over after all. The veteran guard is free to resume his career after the Buffalo Bills released him from their...

Kirsten Dunst scores $4.4M for Soho penthouse

Actress Kirsten Dunst has sold her Manhattan penthouse in a celeb-friendly building for $4.42 million, according to city property records. The news was first reported by the Observer. Dunst, who...

It's time to end Mueller’s Russia probe and other comments

Ex-AG: Time To End Mueller’s Investigation What’s the harm in giving special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation more time to finish its work? Plenty, says former US Attorney General Michael Mukasey...

Odell Beckham wants more than this first Giants workout

He wants to do more. He probably can do more. For now, though, the Giants are content to take it slow and easy with Odell Beckham Jr., with the star...

Dean accused of sexual harassment re-hired at other schools

STEVENS POINT, Wis. — A University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point official who handled sexual misconduct complaints and resigned when he was accused of sexually harassing a woman on campus in 2015,...

Cops in deadly wedding night crash were speeding, not wearing seat belts: authorities

The two off-duty NYPD cops who died in an upstate car crash Sunday night -- after one had just gotten married -- were speeding up and down a country road...

Ex-Vanderbilt football player gets probation in dorm gang rape

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A former Vanderbilt football player who testified against three of his former teammates in a campus rape case was sentenced Monday to 10 years’ probation as part...

Mom gets replica of son's birthmark painted on her face

A mom paid tribute to her son by having a perfect replica of his birthmark painted on her face - so she could walk in his shoes for a day....

Saudi women's rights activists targeted in 'smear campaign'

The Sydney woman behind the decision to allow women to drive in Saudi Arabia says she has become the victim of a vicious smear campaign. Saudi native Manal al-Sharif told...

Mystery lasers spotted shooting out from nebula

It's an enormous explosion: two symmetrical, billowing bubbles of gas reaching out to form what we call the Ant Nebula. Now the pulse of lasers has been detected rippling through...

This Angels-Braves trade worked out perfectly

The best sign a trade works for both teams is if you undid the deal, the players would be valuable to their old teams -- yet their old teams still...

Americans aren't great at visiting their own landmarks

One in four Americans have yet to visit iconic landmarks in their own cities, according to new research. From the Empire State Building to Niagara Falls to the Golden Gate...

Lou Lamoriello is taking over Islanders with urgent to-do list

No longer are these Islanders sitting around hoping for something good to happen. Instead, co-owners Scott Malkin and Jon Ledecky have instituted their first big shake-up by agreeing in principle...

This bra size reportedly makes women the happiest

Just like people, boobs come in all shapes and sizes. With cup sizes ranging from AA to K and above, no two pairs are the same. But a recent study...

Teacher killed in Texas school shooting worked two jobs to care for sick husband

A teacher killed in the Texas school shooting was working two jobs to help pay for her terminally ill husband’s medical expenses, a relative said. Cynthia Tisdale, 63, a substitute...

Fasting diets could increase your risk of diabetes

If you're a fan of fasting diets, you need to read this. Fasting every other day could increase your risk of type 2 diabetes, experts have warned. Diets like the...

Mike Pompeo just gave the Iran speech Kerry should have given

In his first major speech as secretary of state — a searing 20-minute stemwinder — Mike Pompeo on Monday laid out the new US strategy toward Iran, following President Trump’s...

Personal shopper admits to shoplifting at Bergdorf Goodman

This personal shopper at Bergdorf Goodman had one favorite client:​ ​herself. Admitted shoplifter Remi Landau apparently couldn’t resist all the high-end merchandise she lavished on her clients and was discovered...

NYPD isn't done making pot arrests just yet

Cops will continue to make arrests for smoking marijuana in public at least until an NYPD working group finishes studying the issue next month, police officials said Monday. Mayor Bill...

Olympian sues USA Swimming for alleged sexual abuse cover-up

SEATTLE — Olympic swimmer Ariana Kukors Smith sued USA Swimming on Monday, alleging the sport’s national governing body knew her former coach sexually abused her as a minor and covered...

Now there's just one draft pick left for Jets to sign

A day before starting OTAs, the Jets signed fourth-round pick Chris Herndon to his four-year rookie contract. Herndon, a tight end from Miami, likely will be limited during the spring...

Consumer Reports won't recommend Tesla's Model 3

US consumer bible Consumer Reports stopped short of recommending Tesla’s Model 3 sedan on Monday, criticizing the car for its braking and taking the shine off a day of gains...

China takes giant step toward landing on far side of moon

BEIJING — China launched a relay satellite on Monday as part of a groundbreaking program to be the first to land a spacecraft on the far side of the moon...

Woman threatens McDonald's workers with gun over wait for fries

Now that's hangry. A woman flew off the handle at an upstate McDonald's when she didn’t get her order of small fries fast enough – yelling homophobic slurs and threatening...

Pregnant woman, dad shot and critically injured on wedding day

PHILADELPHIA — Authorities say a street shooting in Philadelphia has left a pregnant woman and her father critically injured on the day she was married. The shooting occurred shortly before...

It's time for the Giants to pay Odell Beckham

The message from the top has been received by Odell Beckham Jr., and the Giants’ organizational decision to Win Now — to sign Nate Solder, to trade for Alec Ogletree,...

College wrestler's body found in lake

PANORA, Iowa — Authorities have recovered the body of a university student from a central Iowa lake. The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office says the body of Kenton Greaves was pulled...

Robots can now grow human organs

Is there anything robots can’t do? They can perform our jobs, get periods and now . . . grow human organs. Scientists at the University of Washington School of Medicine have developed...

Matt Patricia and the Lions escape NFL punishment

The NFL will not discipline newly minted Lions head coach Matt Patricia after a 1996 allegation of sexual assault against him came to light a few weeks ago. "Our office...

NYPD has reached out to Schneiderman's alleged victims

NYPD detectives have reached out to two of the four women who claimed they were brutalized by former Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, a police source said Monday. The women's sickening...

Call girl recalls night she says tech exec beat and sexually assaulted her

A call girl Monday sobbed on the stand as she recounted the terrifying night she says a millionaire tech exec sexually assaulted her, beat her and threatened to kill her...

Trump meets with Rosenstein, Wray over Russia probe

President Trump huddled with the FBI director and the deputy attorney general in the Oval Office on Monday - a day after he demanded the Justice Department's internal watchdog investigate...

Angry woman drives straight through a marathon

Britain's Ocean City Half Marathon was interrupted when a driver, trapped by road closures, decided to drive through the runners' path. She was quickly blocked by several people, and no...

Making sense of Rays' bizarre strategy to start a reliever

Forget about tradition in the sport that values it most. Just look at the season as a puzzle of, on average, nine innings six days a week and 1,450-ish innings...

UWS prep school evacuated after shooting threat

The Upper West Side school that Barron Trump used to attend was evacuated and closed Monday when writing was found in a bathroom stall warning of an upcoming shooting there,...

WWE moving 'SmackDown' to Fox with $1 billion deal

WWE is headed to network television. Vince McMahon's wrestling behemoth will move "SmackDown Live" to Fox starting in October 2019, according to ESPN.com and various other outlets. NBC Universal declined...

Watchdog report to fault FBI for Clinton probe delay

Top FBI officials — including former director James Comey — will be criticized in an upcoming report from the Justice Department’s internal watchdog for failing to quickly review a trove...

You should be hanging eucalyptus in your shower

Who doesn't love a good Pinterest hack -- marble splashbacks, Rattan furniture or some seriously '70s inspired terrazzo, you name it. So, when Pinterest says to hang a plant from...

Woman unexpectedly gives birth to island's first baby in 12 years

The arrival of a baby girl on a remote island that bans childbirth came as a surprise to everyone — including the mother. The 22-year-old woman, who did not want...

Obamas ink production deal with Netflix

WASHINGTON -- Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, have inked a multiyear deal with Netflix, the streaming service announced Monday. In a tweet, Netflix said the Obamas will produce...

Tesla shares spike after Elon Musk reveals $78,000 Model 3

Tesla shares jumped more than 4 percent Monday after Elon Musk revealed a new, $78,000, souped-up version of the electric car maker’s mass-market Model 3 sedan. The fully loaded Model...

China might finally scrap its birth limit policy

China is planning to abandon all limits it imposes on the number of children a family can have — ending a controversial, decades-old policy blamed for human rights abuses, according...

MLB fireballer one-upped Aroldis Chapman with breathtaking heat

Aroldis Chapman has some competition atop the velocity leaderboard. Cardinals pitcher Jordan Hicks broke Chapman's 103.3-mph mark for the fastest pitch of the season on Sunday. Five times, including two...

Ereck Flowers and Giants get a dose of their new O-line leader

Practice was over and done with, but Ereck Flowers and Nate Solder did not come off the field. Instead, the two offensive tackles walked to the side on a sun-splashed...

Sarah Jessica Parker's minimum-wage gala kept under wraps to thwart protesters

Sarah Jessica Parker nearly had to ditch her heels for some unglamorous running shoes. The ‘Sex and the City” star was expected to host a big-ticket fund-raiser for a group...

Andy Warhol's Interview magazine has folded

Interview magazine, the culture and arts publication founded by Andy Warhol in 1969, has folded, The Post has learned. The glossy periodical owned by billionaire Peter Brant — which lately...

Fourth-grade teacher to donate kidney to 10-year-old

REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — Eva Evans is 10 years old and desperately needs a new kidney to live a normal life. Mrs. Thomas, a smiling fourth-grade teacher at Eva’s school, wants...

Trump praises CIA at Haspel's swearing-in after ripping former agency chief

President Trump lauded members of the CIA as the "most elite intelligence professionals on the planet" on Monday at the swearing-in ceremony of the agency's new director even as he...

Jets' OTAs start with QBs, including Hackenberg's last chance

The Jets will return to the field Tuesday for their first organized team activity practice of the spring. They will have 10 of these voluntary practices over the next three...

Rod Rosenstein yearns for the days when no one knew who he was

WASHINGTON -- Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein Monday quipped about his newfound notoriety now that he’s caught in the crosshairs of President Trump’s outrage about the Russia probe. Without mentioning...

Klutz takes a royal spill into the River Thames

A goofy guy in London, England, took a spill down slippery steps leading into the Thames River. His friend Henry was filming the stunt when all of a sudden the...

Why working women are finally kicking off their heels

Kick off your heels, ladies. Twenty-three-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams showed up to the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Saturday in a pink Versace dress...

Lava and 'laze' in Hawaii

The greatest ongoing hazard in Hawaii as Kilauea volcano erupts is the ongoing lava flows and hot, toxic gases spewing from open fissure vents close to homes and critical infrastructure....

Hillary Clinton to endorse Cuomo for governor

Hillary Clinton will endorse Gov. Cuomo at the state Democratic Convention on Wednesday, a major catch for the governor as he tries to fend off primary challenger Cynthia Nixon. The...

Golf tournament ends when caddie allegedly punches rival

Marc Dull won the 37th Mid-Amateur Championship in Placida, Fla., after his opponent, Jeff Golden, withdrew from the event due to an “unfortunate injury,” according to the Florida State Golf...

The early — and most intriguing — Home Run Derby candidates

Sunday afternoon, Shohei Ohtani threw 7 2/3 innings on the mound, struck out nine and gave up just two runs in what was his fourth win of the season. Afterward,...

Weight loss coffee is the latest Instagram scam

Like vitamin gummy bears and tea that helps you drop a dress size in a week, as the old saying goes if something sounds too good to be true, it...

Trump urges China to be 'strong & tight' on North Korea border

President Trump urged China to be "strong & tight" on its border with North Korea until a nuclear deal can be worked out with the reclusive regime. "China must continue...

Pope's 'God made you like this' remark to gay man signals new openness

Pope Francis told a man who was sexually abused by a Chilean priest that God made him gay and that his sexual orientation “does not matter,” according to the man's...

Mike D'Antoni slams 'soft' Rockets after debacle

The bludgeoning didn’t stop at the final horn. As if the 41-point loss wasn’t enough, Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni hammered his players following a franchise-record-worst playoff defeat in Game 3...

Stocks surge as China trade war put 'on hold'

US stocks rallied broadly Monday after the United States and China put a potential trade war “on hold” to work on a wider agreement, with sentiment also getting a boost...

Two climbers found dead trying to scale Mount Everest

Two foreign climbers attempting to scale Mount Everest have died on the world's highest peak, a Nepal mountaineering official said Monday. Members of their expedition teams reported a Japanese climber...

This device lets you text by waving your finger

Scientists have developed a way of texting by using finger movements. The system, called Fingerping, operates with a thumb ring that detects movements in the hand. It sends “chirps,” which...

It's easier than ever to satisfy your carb cravings

Chef Michael White's Vaucluse, the upscale, Upper East Side French eatery, transformed from quietly good to killing it -- thanks to its collaboration with downtown club owner/scenester Omar Harnandez. Omar...

Pompeo threatens Iran with the 'strongest sanctions in history'

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Monday that the US is prepared to impose “the strongest sanctions in history” if Iran doesn’t change its belligerent ways. “Iran will...

Border Patrol agent detains US citizens for speaking Spanish

Two US citizens were detained by a federal Border Patrol agent in Montana after he overheard the women speaking Spanish at a gas station convenience store, according to a report....

Charles Barkley rips Draymond Green to the wrong set of ears

Charles Barkley has strong thoughts about Draymond Green, and he's no longer apologizing for them. Just a few weeks after saying he would like to punch Green in the mouth, Barkley...

NASA's Tess satellite sends back stunning photo

NASA's planet-hunting Tess satellite has beamed back its first image of a stunning celestial swath of sky. The photo, snapped during the $200 million probe's fly-by past the moon toward...

North Korea's nuke site closure will be a dog and pony show

TOKYO — Foreign journalists will be allowed to journey deep into the mountains of North Korea this week to observe the closing of the country's Punggye-ri nuclear test site in...

Teen killed in school shooting knew suspect would target her

The teen who was hounded and ultimately killed by alleged Texas school shooter Dimitrios Pagourtzis told her parents she was afraid the creep would hurt her — and that if he...

2 NYPD cops, one the groom, die in wedding day car crash

Two NYPD cops – one of whom was the groom on his wedding day – were killed when their rented Maserati crashed upstate, authorities said Monday. Michael Colangelo, 31, a...

EU parliament's grilling of Zuckerberg to be broadcast live

A European Parliament meeting on Tuesday with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will be broadcast live, parliamentary officials and the company said on Monday after controversy over plans for a closed-door...

Tom Brady can't use old excuse for this Patriots blow-off

After spending Sunday in New York City brunching with his family, Tom Brady is not there today as the Patriots open voluntary OTAs. Brady was seen at an NYC restaurant...

Reality star 'salty' Rob Gronkowski is back with swimsuit model

Rob Gronkowski and former Patriots cheerleader, Camille Kostek, rekindled their romance earlier this spring.

Trump says China agreed to good deal for American farmers

President Trump touted in a tweet on Monday China's promise to buy more US agricultural products following trade talks between the two countries, calling it a good deal for American...

11-year-old bus crash survivor thinks he's in a 'bad dream'

An 11-year-old boy who was seriously injured in last week’s deadly bus crash in New Jersey — asking his dad, “Am I going to die?” — has received a surprise...

Small towns will pay you up to $15K if you move there

With populations dwindling in Middle America, a few towns are actually paying people to live there. Small cities such as North Platte, Nebraska, are offering up to $15,000 in student...

High school seniors die in crash weeks before graduation

YONCALLA, Ore. — School officials say three senior girls were killed in a car crash on Interstate 5 in western Oregon, just weeks before graduation. Eagle Point High School said...

Police captain's son to plead guilty for plotting ISIS-style attack

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — A Boston police captain's son who is accused of plotting a terrorist attack on a college campus to support the Islamic State group is expected to plead...

Embracing fear is the key to getting ahead at work

Give fear a chance — because believe it or not, if you take time to embrace this widespread, albeit unpleasant emotion at work, rewards await. So says Brandon Webb, CEO...

Why college kids don't need to grow up right away

What kind of goofball advice are you giving these college kids, saying it’s OK to work in a marina on Martha’s Vineyard instead of using his mind to advance himself...

How to get your grill ready for Memorial Day

Memorial Day is nigh. For many of us, that means tossing some burgers and hot dogs onto the grill, downing a six-pack and letting everything sort itself out. But for...

Why the mags don't think Dems want to impeach Trump

Jeffrey Toobin tells us in the latest New Yorker, which these days is stirring up as much national news muck as it has in its long liberal history, how the...

Naples-style pizzeria opening in Meatpacking District

Naples-style pizza is coming to the Meatpacking District. SIMÒ Pizza will open at 90-92 Gansevoort St. in June as a fast-casual venue, with personal pizzas priced at $10 or under....

Food Network host opening new restaurant in Nolita

Canadian-Israeli chef Eden Grinshpan, host of Food Network’s Top Chef Canada and Cooking Channel’s Eden Eats, is launching DEZ, a Middle Eastern concept in Nolita later this month. Her partner...

Sola Pasta Bar chefs opening three food trucks

In other Italian food news, Soho’s Sola Pasta Bar Chefs Alex Campedelli and Luigi Sepranza are launching three food trucks. The first, which opened last week in Midtown East, is...

Softbank unit launches $400M 'patent troll' fund

SoftBank’s Fortress Investment Group is raising a $400 million fund to sue tech companies over intellectual property infringement, The Post has learned. That’s despite the fact that SoftBank — controlled...

Goldman Sachs' next CEO is already shaking things up

A part-time DJ is in line to seize the helm at Goldman Sachs — and he’s already got the bank’s executives playing musical chairs. David Solomon — who on top...

These rescued puppies' ancestors were saved from Chernobyl

Give us your tired, your poor, your radioactive dogs yearning to lick a friendly face. An effort is underway to give descendents of pooches abandoned during the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear...

How I survived my first trip to Disney World

I've been traveling my whole life, so I’m not easily fazed by trip-planning. Where to stay, what to eat, what to do while I’m there? No problem, I’ve got it...

Why you should visit Cabo in the summer

At the southern tip of Baja California’s southern peninsula, San José del Cabo — with its pristine beaches and a low-key central plaza — is considered a calmer alternative to...

Inside Canada's surprisingly bustling wine country

If the movie “Sideways” — in which best friends Miles and Jack road-trip through Southern California wine country — ever gets a sequel, screenwriters should consider setting it in a...

Tourists are flooding to Portugal for the food and wine

At 7 years old, Portuguese-American chef George Mendes forsook his parents for the pleasures of sardines, and never looked back. “They were being grilled for a saint’s day festival in my...

Didi Gregorius shows maturity with how he handled benching

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Given the choice, Didi Gregorius wouldn’t have been tethered to the bench Sunday for the second straight game. However, the easy-going and slumping shortstop understood the...