July 10, 2018
Trump admin reportedly told migrant moms to pay for DNA tests to be reunited with kids
The Trump administration has been telling migrant mothers that they must cough up money for DNA tests in order to be reunited with their children, a report says. At least...
Explosion rocks suburban town after contractor strikes gas line
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — An explosion rocked the downtown area of a suburb of Madison, Wisconsin, after a contractor struck a natural gas main Tuesday, injuring at least two firefighters...
Thrilling Kevin Knox makes it hard to listen to Knicks GM
LAS VEGAS — Knicks general manager Scott Perry tried to downplay the success of his team’s two draft picks, lottery man Kevin Knox and center Mitchell Robinson, before Tuesday’s showdown...
De Blasio lets fellow pols blindside O'Neill during NYPD crime briefing
Mayor de Blasio attended a police-statistics briefing Tuesday detailing the city’s gang-driven murder spike, and invited two fellow pols — who blindsided the NYPD’s top cop with gripes about crime...
Red Sox join the Yankees in Manny Machado interest
BALTIMORE — The Yankees don’t need to be sold on how good Manny Machado is. Nevertheless, the All-Star shortstop put on quite a show Tuesday, blasting a pair of game-tying...
This is what Tim Tebow mania looks like up close
Overcast skies in Binghamton, NY, began to clear. The Fourth of July game would not be rained out. Good thing, as Tebow Mania was in full swing within the rumbling...
Lawyers preparing for CBS, Redstone showdown
The showdown between CBS and National Amusements Inc. is months away — but their lawyers are already battling over discovery while the combative leaders sidestep each other at Allen &...
US planning tariffs on another $200B in Chinese imports
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is readying tariffs on another $200 billion in Chinese imports, ranging from burglar alarms to mackerel, escalating a trade war between the world's two biggest...
Manny Machado flaunts to Yankees just what he can do
BALTIMORE — The best the Yankees can do is split a four-game series Wednesday night with the worst team in baseball. In order for them to avoid losing three out...
Company admits it bribed soccer officials for World Cup media rights
A Florida media company will have to cough up more than $24 million after admitting Tuesday to bribing high-ranking international soccer officials for exclusive broadcast access to World Cup qualifier...
Woman found dead in trash compactor of swanky NYC apartment building
A woman was found dead inside the trash compactor of a swanky Union Square apartment building on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. Cops and paramedics responded to Zeckendorf Towers at 1...
De Blasio, transit chief finally meet, attempt to tackle subway mess
Train strangers no more! Mayor Bill de Blasio finally met with New York City Transit chief Andy Byford on Tuesday, seven months after Byford took the job. Byford said he...
Mets show no signs of life in another listless loss
Panic City has become Indifferent Island and there is no rescue party in sight. The only escape is the looming trade deadline for a select few. Anger is fast becoming...
City wants to tag food trucks with GPS devices to conduct health inspections
The city wants to add new letters to its restaurant-grading system: GPS. Department of Health officials are cooking up a plan to outfit every mobile food vendor in the city...
Melania Trump's travel shoes are sky-high Louboutins
What a heel! Melania Trump kicked off her husband's European tour wearing two different pairs of sky-high $795 pumps for the trip to Belgium. Last month, Melania's most buzzed-about jet-setting...
US missionaries fear for lives amid riots in Haiti
The capital of Haiti has faced four days of riots and demonstrations — forcing US tourists and missionaries to stay inside following a government-ordered increase on gas prices. Looters have...
Thailand wants to make sure tourists don't get stuck in 'world famous' cave
Lights and signs will be added to the cave where 12 young soccer players were trapped for more than two weeks — to make sure that curious tourists don’t get...
Warriors' next addition is Steph Curry's future brother-in-law
Just in case the Warriors needed more winning chemistry, they added someone Tuesday with future family ties to Stephen Curry. Golden State agreed to a deal with free-agent guard Damion...
Getty Images moving to Fulton Street area
Getty Images will make a new first impression by moving from Hudson Square to 195 Broadway in the Financial District across from the Fulton Transit Center. Here, where Nobu holds...
Bill Ackman is betting big on himself
Bill Ackman’s next big investment is himself. Since the end of May, Ackman has purchased $292 million worth of shares of Pershing Square Holdings — the publicly traded vehicle of...
Truck driver charged in deadly hockey bus crash released on $1,000 bail
A Canadian truck driver charged in connection to a horrific bus crash that left 16 people dead was allowed to walk free Tuesday — on $1,000 bail. "I'd prefer he...
Bill Gross' bond fund hit by another month of withdrawals
The bond king is having a rough summer. Bill Gross’ Janus Henderson Global Unconstrained Bond Fund in June saw its fourth consecutive month of withdrawals, according to a report on...
Retailers moving to Madison Avenue despite rent prices
Rents may be retreating, but retailers are forging ahead. In just the last six months, 16 stores have opened along Madison Avenue and within its business improvement district. The mix...
Former Meredith office space scooped up by private equity firm
More of publishing firm Meredith’s former offices are being absorbed as some firms do find Third Avenue attractive. An administrator for private equity funds is moving to 48,000 square feet...
General Mills: Everyone's after our Lucky Charms
A 54-year-old leprechaun is killing it in the cereal aisle. Lucky Charms, with its bits of marshmallow and mischievous pint-sized pitchman, has rung up a 20 percent increase in sales...
New Yorkers are getting fatter and sleeping less: study
More New Yorkers are living off the fat of the land — and nearly half of The City That Never Sleeps has trouble getting shuteye, according to new studies. Almost...
Police find alligator in backseat of suspected burglar's getaway car
A baby alligator was found in the back of a suspected burglar’s getaway car, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Florida. On Sunday, sheriff’s deputies received a call...
Trump claims Pfizer is 'rolling back price hikes'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says pharmaceutical company Pfizer is "rolling back price hikes, so American patients don't pay more." Trump is tweeting that he and Health Secretary Alex Azar...
Teacher pleads not guilty to feeding puppy to turtle in class
PRESTON, Idaho — An Idaho teacher accused of feeding a sick puppy to a snapping turtle in front of several students has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of...
Mets engineer with Cal Ripken-like streak getting moment in sun
The first road trip Chris Majkowski ever took with the Mets was to St. Louis. Coming off a 7:40 p.m. start time on getaway day, the plane landed between two...
The challenge in evaluating this Mickey Callaway train wreck
Don’t consider this a defense of Mickey Callaway. Regard it more as a tip of the hat to time. And perhaps a nod to logic, as well: If we afford...
For the love of God, just tell me what's in my cocktail
You've had a rough day at work, or maybe you’re on a hot date. Either way, you want a good stiff drink to unwind. But do you know your pét-nat...
This kid knows where to find the best Italian food in NYC
He has more than 10,000 Instagram followers, hangs out with chefs, photographers and podcasters and gets his tab picked up by local restaurateurs. And he’s 11 years old. The kid...
Didi Gregorius unfazed by all the Manny Machado trade talk
BALTIMORE — Didi Gregorius was asked about the links between the Yankees and Manny Machado during spring training, and he knows those links have resurfaced as the trade deadline approaches...
Noah Syndergaard has just one hurdle to clear before his return
Barring an unexpected setback, Noah Syndergaard will return to a major league mound Friday night — seven weeks to the day since he last threw a pitch for the Mets....
Here's what really goes into creating fast food
That rest-stop burger may have been flipped by a pimply teen, but it was conceived, tested and perfected by a classically trained chef. Fast-food chains from Arby’s to Wendy’s are...
Man arrested after toddler fatally shoots self
FRESNO, Calif. — A California man has been arrested on suspicion of leaving a loaded gun unsecured before a 2-year-old boy fatally shot himself. The Fresno Bee reports 35-year-old Oscar...
'Nanny' star: Marilyn Monroe gave me the craziest diet tip
For as long as she can remember, Renée Taylor has been on a diet. We’re talking seven decades, because Taylor — who among other things played Fran Drescher’s mom on...
Judge tosses ACS contract given to unqualified firm
Mayor Bill de Blasio promised to fight against New York’s “tale of two cities” — but his administration just keeps causing the worst of times for the Big Apple’s most...
Controversies continue to rock 'Big Brother'
Another summer, another season of “Big Brother” controversies. The warhorse reality show, which kicked off its 20th season June 27 on CBS, has been plagued by several instances of bad...
Dog dies weeks after being named world's ugliest
Zsa Zsa, an English bulldog who won the title of "World's Ugliest Dog" last month, has died. The 9-year-old pooch passed away in her sleep Monday night, her owner, Megan...
Why 'new ideas' are so hard for Team de Blasio
"It takes a while for some new ideas to develop,” Mayor Bill de Blasio told reporters Tuesday about why he’d finally come clean that 130,000 city Housing Authority apartments need...
Democrats' demented assault on Brett Kavanaugh
Senate Democrats are treating President Trump’s selection of Judge Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court as the end of civilization. And that’s not much of an exaggeration. “Judge Brett Kavanaugh...
Phil Murphy won't endorse Cuomo or Nixon
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy won’t be endorsing his counterpart across the Hudson -- New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo -- in the Democratic primary against Cynthia Nixon. Murphy, a fellow...
Hail the heroes who made a miracle in Thailand
Even as the world cheers the rescue of all 12 boys and their coach from those flooded caves in Thailand, let us all pause to honor Thai Navy SEAL Saman...
Ex-Columbia professor: Pervy colleague boasted about sex life, hookers
A tenured Columbia University professor loved to boast about his sex life to an underling, including his views that hookers are healthy for men, it emerged in Manhattan federal court...
Roommate accused in slaying of professor, his dog
PITTSBURGH — Authorities say a roommate is facing charges in the deaths of a university professor and his dog found slain in the Pittsburgh home they shared. Thirty-five-year-old Joseph Martin...
Cynthia Nixon announces she's a 'democratic socialist'
Cynthia Nixon on Tuesday proudly proclaimed herself a democratic socialist. The actress-turned-candidate for governor explicitly embraced the democratic socialist label for the first time in a statement provided to Politico....
Executive search firm Green Key Resources leases new East Side space
The executive search firm Green Key Resources is leasing 18,303 square feet at 136 Madison Ave. Located on the west side of the avenue between East 31st and 32nd streets,...
Ex-Patriot charged with trying to suffocate ex-girlfriend in carpet
POMONA, Calif. — Prosecutors say former NFL cornerback Brandon Browner has been charged with trying to kill his ex-girlfriend after breaking into her Southern California home. Browner, who won Super...
Patience will be worth a wager in World Cup semifinal
As England and Croatia battle for the last ticket to Sunday’s World Cup final, know that historically, teams approach this match cautiously. Since 1994, the second semifinal has averaged a...
Brett Kavanaugh is a better Supreme Court pick than Trump realizes
Upon being nominated to the Supreme Court, Brett Kavanaugh said he had “witnessed firsthand” President Trump’s “appreciation for the vital role of the American judiciary.” That raised some eyebrows, given...
It's clear China is behind North Korea's latest flip
Confused by North Korea’s sudden hard line? Look to China for answers. Last week Pyongyang reverted to taunts, calling Mike Pompeo’s trip there “regrettable,” saying America has a “gangster-like mindset”...
Sarah Palin: I was tricked into interview with Sacha Baron Cohen
A clearly peeved Sarah Palin disclosed Tuesday that she was duped into giving an interview to comedian Sacha Baron Cohen -- who posed as a disabled vet -- for his...
Woman accused of beating, starving and forcing child to play Russian roulette
A Florida woman is reportedly accused of starving, beating and forcing a child in her care to play a game of Russian roulette. Jacqueline Michelle Hayes, 41, of Milton, Fla.,...
Private investigator admits to bribing, intimidating witnesses
A Bronx private investigator has copped to bribing and intimidating witnesses to try to keep them from cooperating with authorities in a pal’s gun case, officials said Tuesday. Charles Gallman,...
Don't let Silicon Valley play censor
Social-media giants like Twitter and Facebook used to brag about promoting free speech. Now they say they’re taking on a new role — the speech police. Twitter is suspending as...
A's prove you don't have to beat the best to be a good bet
Moneyball is back in baseball news because the 2018 Athletics are well clear of the .500 mark despite ranking 30th in the majors in team payroll (according to spotrac.com). There...
Oscar-winning Orioles fan hates idea of Yankee Manny Machado
BALTIMORE — Maybe this can help explain a little of the buzz that is percolating around this town in this lost baseball summer, especially in these days that are increasingly...
Hospice workers arrested over video of patient titled ‘The End’
Three hospice facility workers were arrested in connection to a Snapchat video titled "The End" filmed in a room with a stroke victim, according to authorities. Charges were filed against...
Woman claims she was cut by razor blade hidden in Walmart cart
A Connecticut woman claims she was cut by a razor blade found in the handle of her Walmart shopping cart on Sunday. Kelly Coulay of East Windsor wrote on Facebook...
Dad killed wife, 3 kids before shooting himself: cops
A Delaware family of five was found shot to death inside their home — victims of a horrific "murder-suicide," according to police. Cops say Matthew Edwards, 42, gunned down his...
Tropical Storm Chris reaches hurricane strength in Atlantic
MIAMI — Weather forecasters say Tropical Storm Chris has reached hurricane strength while moving away from the US coast in the Atlantic. At 5 p.m. EDT Tuesday, the National Weather...
20 hospitalized, 200 treated for heat exposure at Warped Tour
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — More than 200 people have been treated for heat-related illnesses at a music festival in Tennessee, with at least 20 taken to a hospital. Nashville Fire Department...
Man says he left baby in woods after car crash because he was heavy
MISSOULA, Mont. — A man told investigators he left a 5-month-old baby boy in the woods after a weekend car crash because the baby was very heavy, court records said....
Man finds wife, her lover dead in carbon monoxide-filled garage
A husband in New Jersey returned home on Monday night to find his wife in the garage with another man -- who was dead, along with his dearly beloved, from...
Reality star’s boyfriend found dead — weeks after her suicide
The boyfriend of a late British reality TV star has been found dead -- just weeks after the "Love Island" contestant allegedly committed suicide.
Police seek smooth criminal accused of stealing $1K worth of razors
BRAINTREE, Mass. — This suspect appears to be clean-shaven, but that didn't stop him from allegedly stealing $1,000 worth of razors from a Massachusetts store. The Braintree Police Department says...
France frustrates Belgium's offense to perfection in victory
France shut down a Belgium side that had scored 14 goals to reach the final.
12-year-old boy dies in freak tubing accident
FORESPORT, N.Y. — Authorities say a 12-year-old central New York boy has died in a boating accident on an Adirondack lake. State police say 45-year-old Francis Eckrich was operating his...
Man accused of scalding 8-month-old, burning off skin
ST. LOUIS — Prosecutors accuse a 26-year-old St. Louis man of dunking an 8-month-old boy in water so hot that some of his skin burned off and he was left...
Federal judge: NYCHA is an agency 'in crisis'
A Manhattan federal judge blasted NYCHA as an agency “in crisis” and raised questions about whether its myriad problems can be fixed, even with a monitor backed by the powerful...
Panthers can't touch creepiest remnant of disgraced ex-owner
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — While new Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper would like the focus to be on his plans for the team's future, he cannot completely put the franchise's sullied...
Cop probed after failing to help woman harassed for Puerto Rico shirt
CHICAGO — A park police officer in Chicago has been assigned to desk duty while officials investigate his response to a woman who said she was being harassed for wearing...
Congress wants Google, Apple to testify about data privacy
Uncle Sam has another beef with Silicon Valley. Months after hauling Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to Washington for questioning related to the company’s data-sharing practices, Congress has told the heads...
Listening to MLB whispers to find which pitchers Mets will trade
Assistant GM John Ricco has served as the voice for a collective of Mets decision-makers who insist they are open-minded on all their players, including Jacob deGrom. But executives from...
Ex-wrestler: Jim Jordan 'snickered' when told about sexual abuse
A former Ohio State University wrestler on Tuesday claimed he told US Rep. Jim Jordan that the team doctor had touched him inappropriately -- and the former assistant coach "just...
Univision confirms it wants to sell Gizmodo, The Onion
Univision on Tuesday confirmed what may have been the worst-kept secret in media: It wants to unload its Gizmodo Group and The Onion. The Spanish-language network, which scrapped its plans...
Lawmakers to de Blasio: Tell us the truth about the lead scandal
Just tell the truth, Mr. Mayor. That was the blistering message two New York City lawmakers delivered to Hizzoner from the steps of City Hall as the lead paint scandal...
Meet the heroic Navy SEALs from the Thailand cave rescue
A newly released photo shows the heroic Thai Navy SEALs who spent a week with the boys trapped inside a flooded cave as the kids waited to be rescued. Dressed...
Drunk driving suspect gives cops worst excuse ever
A Florida man told cops he wasn’t drinking while driving — because he waited until his car was halted at stop signs before taking swigs of whiskey, according to a...
Man stabs mom, grandma before being gunned down by security guard
A 21-year-old Mississippi man who stabbed his mother and grandmother in a federal government office was then shot to death by a security guard, authorities said. Pike County Coroner Jason...
Dems are trying to change the rules for Kavanaugh and other comments
Political scribe: Dems Changing the Rules on Kavanaugh For at least 25 years, it’s been considered off-limits to ask a Supreme Court nominee how he or she would decide a...
FAA won't do anything about your shrinking legroom on flights
For years airlines have been shrinking legroom for passengers on aircraft and now the Federal Aviation Administration has declined to put a stop to it. The FAA was ordered to...
Woman made up rape claim because date wouldn’t drive her home: cops
CLYDE, N.Y. — Police in upstate New York say a woman falsely accused someone of rape for not giving her a ride home. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office says 27-year-old...
Life with quintuplets looks like actual hell
And you thought your household duties were hard. Raising quintuplets is a trip — just ask the Busby family of TLC’s “OutDaughtered,” which kicks off its third season Tuesday. The...
Company slammed for new vodka named after deadly nerve agent
A gin distillery based in Bristol, England, has apologized after naming its new vodka offering after the toxic nerve agent Novichok, which is thought to be responsible for leaving one...
Marriage equality made gay men healthier
When the Supreme Court made marriage equality the rule across the country in June 2015, health care experts predicted it would improve the health of LGBT Americans. And a new...
France holds off Belgium to reach World Cup final
ST PETERSBURG, July 10 -- Samuel Umtiti's 51st-minute header sent an impressive France into the World Cup final with a 1-0 win over Belgium in an absorbing first semifinal on...
Girl falls through hole in floor, drowns in standing water
DETROIT — Authorities say a young girl apparently fell through a hole in the floor of a home in Detroit and drowned in standing water in the home’s basement. The...
NYPD deputy commissioner of legal matters is stepping down
After four years at the NYPD, Deputy Commissioner of Legal Matters Larry Byrne is stepping down, he told The Post. “After four special years for me at the NYPD, I...
Teen stabs grandmother while she slept, steals $23: cops
ALBION, N.Y. — Police say a 17-year-old western New York boy broke into his grandmother’s house and stabbed her while she was sleeping. The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office says Albion...
Daredevil free jumper obliterates knee after 112-foot fall
Footage has emerged showing the terrifying moment a daredevil free jumper obliterates his knee after plummeting 112 feet into a flooded quarry. The clip captures Ryan Szymanski being cheered by...
NYC's murder rate rises due to gang violence
Warring gangs have driven New York’s murder rate to an 8 percent spike through the first half of the year, authorities said Tuesday. The city saw 147 murders through the...
LeSean McCoy recently tried to evict ex-girlfriend from his home
LeSean McCoy has been trying to evict his former girlfriend from his home in Georgia, court documents revealed, as the Bills running back was accused of domestic assault. On Tuesday,...
Nomura recruiting investment bankers for US expansion
Japanese bank Nomura is on the hunt for as many as 15 senior-level investment bankers in the next year — doubling down on a recent hiring spree as the bank...
Iranian anti-hijab protester sentenced to 20 years in prison
An Iranian woman who took off her headscarf and waved it from a stick in protest in December says she has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Shapark Shajarizadeh...
Veteran USPS worker found dead in sweltering heat
A longtime U.S. Postal worker was found dead in her truck on Friday after delivering mail when temperatures reached nearly 120 degrees in Southern California, her family said. Peggy Frank,...
YouTube committing $25M to fight fake news
Google’s YouTube says it is taking several steps to ensure the veracity of news on its service by cracking down on misinformation and supporting news organizations. The company said Monday...
Four-mile-long iceberg breaks off from melting glacier
Alarming footage shows a four-mile-long iceberg breaking off a glacier in Greenland in the latest example of the devastating effects of climate change. It comes as scientists warn global warming...
Behind Yankees' Machado prying, which has a Giancarlo Stanton feel
The Yankees were trying to improve their rotation when they doubled down on what already was an area of strength, righty power, by obtaining Giancarlo Stanton. If anything, their need...
Millennials don't know their neighbors at all
Two in three millennials don’t feel like they belong to their local community, according to new research. A new study of 1,000 millennials and 1,000 non-millennials explored the notion of...
Feminist Apparel CEO fires staff after sexual abuse surfaces
The CEO of activist clothing line Feminist Apparel fired his entire staff after they found out he was an admitted sexual abuser, according to a report. Alan Martofel — whose...
Twitter stock falls amid purge of fake accounts
It’s no secret that Twitter has been purging fake and malicious accounts in an attempt to make its platform more welcoming for real people. But when a Washington Post report...
Shooting victim's widow plans lawsuit over cops' botched 911 response
The Brooklyn man who bled to death after responding NYPD cops failed to get out of their car dialed 911 in his dying moments, his widow’s attorney told The Post...
Goldman Sachs to talk succession at fall meeting
Goldman Sachs’ board will meet in the fall to discuss Chief Executive Lloyd Blankfein’s retirement and the elevation of President and COO David Solomon, The Post has learned. The board,...
Army vet and wife consider divorce to afford daughter's health care
An Army veteran and his wife are considering a divorce — just so that they can afford health care for their disabled daughter, according to a report. Texas couple Maria...
'Horny' passenger allegedly molested woman on United flight
A boozed-up commercial pilot who was a passenger aboard a United flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco told a flight attendant he was "horny" — and then molested a...
Senate Dems in Trump states take measured stance on Kavanaugh
WASHINGTON — Nine Senate Democrats up for re-election this year in states that President Donald Trump won are taking a wait-and-see attitude about rejecting Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme...
Japan struggles to recover in wake of deadly flood
Floods and landslides are triggered by 'historic' levels of heavy rain across central and western parts of Japan while more than 73,000 rescuers are racing to find survivors as temperatures...
Grandfather flubs filming proposal, takes selfie instead
John Hart was supposed to use his grandson's phone to film him proposing to his girlfriend, but things got a little messed up. He accidentally had the camera facing the...
De Blasio says MTA chief he hasn't met yet can't fix the subways
Just hours before Mayor Bill de Blasio was scheduled to meet with Andy Byford for the first time, Hizzoner oddly undercut the MTA chief by saying he can't fix the...
Japanese nurse admits she killed over 20 elderly patients
A Japanese nurse admitted to killing at least 20 elderly patients and said she planned their deaths to occur when she was off-shift — because she didn't want to be...
Dancing FBI agent who shot man at bar gets gun back
DENVER — An FBI agent accused of accidentally dropping and firing his gun while dancing at a Denver nightspot, hitting a bystander in the leg, can carry his work weapon...
Ronaldo is leaving Real Madrid in $131.5 million bombshell
Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving Real Madrid to join Italian club Juventus in a move expected to benefit the Portugal forward's tax return. Juventus said Tuesday it paid 112 million euros...
Brit exposed to deadly nerve agent regains consciousness
The British man exposed to a deadly nerve agent has regained consciousness — but isn't "out of the woods yet," officials said Tuesday. Charlie Rowley, who had been in the Salisbury District Hospital...
Still single? Try marrying a stranger, expert says
When Bobby Dodd, 27, and Danielle Bergman, 30, met for the first time, it wasn’t at a bar or on a dating app. It was at the altar, saying “I...
Park ranger survives gruesome grizzly bear attack
A Canadian park ranger fought off and survived a grizzly bear attack — even after the animal chomped down on his head and ripped off part of his scalp. Jordan...
Building housing numerous art galleries catches fire
A Chelsea building that's home to several art galleries caught fire Tuesday while the spaces were open for business, officials said. The one-alarm blaze broke out inside the Paula Cooper...
US Embassy warns Americans in UK ahead of Trump visit
The US Embassy in London on Tuesday issued an alert warning Americans visiting or living in the UK to “keep a low profile” and take other measures to stay safe...
NYPD defends using $4M spy plane to shuttle de Blasio on vacation
The NYPD on Tuesday defended their use of a $4 million counterterrorism plane to shuttle Mayor Bill de Blasio back and forth between the city and his Canadian vacation. “Our...
You won't find this bizarre iPhone holder at Apple stores
Hold the phone! Or don't. Luxury house Maison Margiela has created a bizarre new accessory: an ankle holster for your iPhone. The hands-free carrier clamps right onto a shoe or...
Pretending to have a headache is now a selfie trend
https://www.instagram.com/p/BjoHNnZARKv/?taken-by=gigihadid There’s serious pressure these days to upload the perfect snapshot on Instagram, so why not look the way you feel? That seems to be the point of the newest...
Cheap Kindle version of rare investment book rocks finance nerds
It was a deal that was too good to be true. One of the world’s most coveted investment books — “Margin of Safety: Risk-Averse Value Investing Strategies for the Thoughtful...
Brian Cashman focused on 'weakness' with Machado talk swirling
Brian Cashman would not answer any questions about his level of interest in Orioles star Manny Machado. But he told The Post on Tuesday “my job is to attack weakness”...
Wild car chase from Staten Island courthouse leaves 1 dead, another shot
A person was killed and an innocent bystander was shot in the face when a chaotic courthouse gang fight spilled out onto the streets of Staten Island Tuesday. The perps...
Eli Manning's one problem with his receivers' workout videos
Sure, Eli Manning has seen the recent videos of his top targets — Odell Beckham Jr., Sterling Shepard, Evan Engram, Roger Lewis and rookie Saquon Barkley — cutting, running, leaping...
Mike Francesa's successful revenge comes with Kay hope
When WFAN and Mike Francesa reunited, it was purely a business decision. After a long retirement tour, Francesa could not find a job like the one he decided to leave,...
Uber will soon rent out scooters through its app
Uber is getting into the scooter rental business. The ride-hailing company said Monday it is investing in Lime, a startup based in San Mateo, California. “Our investment and partnership in...
Air Force hottie makes $80K salary on Instagram
This Air Force veteran makes $80,000 a year on Instagram, thanks to her sexy Wonder Woman-inspired posts. “Numbers on social media don’t matter if you don’t know what you’re doing,”...
Day care worker caught on video abusing children
A day care worker in Arkansas was arrested after she was caught on camera aggressively handling two young children, police said. McKenzie Howell, 19, of Mabelvale, was arrested Monday on...
Poker legend's obscene WSOP rant eliminates another player
Poker legend Phil Hellmuth drew the ire of other players at the World Series of Poker on Day 2C of the tournament after an obscene outburst mid-hand -- before a...
Monster crocodile finally caught after 10 years on the run
An elusive monster crocodile -- that evaded wildlife authorities for nearly a decade -- was finally captured, officials announced on Tuesday. Wildlife officials were searching for the 60-year-old, 15-foot-long reptile...
Corey Johnson throws support behind John Liu over Tony Avella
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson is actively backing John Liu’s comeback bid to knock out incumbent state Sen. Tony Avella in the Sept. 13 Democratic primary — another indication of...
The fallout from potential Manny Machado-to-Yankees trade
BALTIMORE -- The Yankees were linked to Manny Machado last offseason, but talks between the teams didn’t get very far. With the trade deadline fast approaching, the Yankees are again...
Hollywood is already poised to exploit Thailand cave rescue
“This will make a great movie someday.” It was a sentiment echoed around the globe as millions of people watched the rescue of 12 young boys and their soccer coach...
How to turn your pet into a five-figure Instagram influencer
Here’s a way to get your paws on some extra cash. You don’t have to be an A-lister to become a social media influencer; all you need is a pet...
Meet the world's most scandalous princess
When it was revealed that Prince Harry was dating none other than "Suits" actress Meghan Markle, it sent shockwaves through the British establishment. Pearls were clutched, scrunchie-loving debutantes left heartbroken....
Judge gets snubbed again as Supreme Court pick
President Donald Trump has again left Judge Thomas Hardiman as the runner-up for a Supreme Court nomination — prompting one GOP insider to jokingly call him the “Susan Lucci” of potential...
NFL players and Trump agree on anthem: Goodell's clueless
Only Roger Goodell could bring NFL players and Donald Trump together in agreement. Days after the president bashed Goodell's new national anthem policy that players must either stand on the...
Dean Skelos throws son under the bus in corruption case
Once-powerful politician Dean Skelos threw his beloved son under the bus Tuesday, telling jurors at their Manhattan corruption trial that it was "improper" of Adam Skelos to accept money for...
Hero cops save toddler from near-drowning
A New Jersey toddler who nearly drowned in a backyard pool was revived by a pair of fast-acting cops in a dramatic rescue captured on police body camera footage. Police...
LeSean McCoy accused of beating girlfriend in horrific photo
LeSean McCoy has been accused of beating his girlfriend, according to an Instagram post from her friend. The user @Miamor_i_adore posted a disturbing picture Tuesday morning that showed a woman,...
Israeli spacecraft aims for historic moon landing by 2019
It’ll be one giant leap for Israel. A nonprofit group in the Jewish state plans to land an unmanned spacecraft on the moon on Feb. 13, 2019, joining just three...
Walmart's Jet.com to offer same-day delivery in NYC
Walmart’s Jet.com said on Tuesday it will open a new fulfillment center in New York City this fall, making the largest city in the United States one of its first...
Winter sex likely to produce skinnier children
Sex in winter is a great way to save on heating bills without freezing your butt off. But now there is another reason why you should jump in on the...
I met Kim Kardashian's psychic
John Edward sees dead people. The easiest way to describe it, he tells me, is "like you're having a daydream," only a bit more vivid: "I am consciously paying attention...
Schumer: Trump picked Kavanaugh for protection from Mueller
Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer said President Donald Trump nominated Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court because he was "worried" about special counsel Robert Mueller's probe and knew the judge would...
African dust is subduing US hurricanes
Residents along the US Gulf Coast were recently met with an unlikely sight. Dust from the Sahara Desert in Africa recently reached as far west as Houston, Texas, denying hurricanes...
Three young kids among five people found dead in home
PRICES CORNER, Del. — Troopers found a man and a woman and three children shot to death inside a house in Delaware. State Police Sgt. Richard Bratz tells news outlets...
Nordstrom opening more stores that don't sell anything
NEW YORK — Nordstrom is expanding its small-store model that doesn't offer shoppers clothes to buy and take home. The upscale department store chain will open two more such Nordstrom...
Deputies disciplined after calling out sick for Las Vegas getaway
Two sheriff’s deputies in Colorado who gambled big by calling out sick for a weekend trip to Las Vegas are getting disciplined for their bad bets. Diego Villalpando-Hernandez and Daniel...
This NBA draft risk seems ready to pay off big a year later
Harry Giles has always been something of a gamble. It's not his skillset or his attitude. He was, after all, once one of the most sought-after high school recruits in...
Giant sarcophagus discovered in Egypt
A mysterious ancient black granite sarcophagus has been discovered in Egypt. The tomb, which dates back to the Ptolemaic period between 305 BC and 30 BC, was uncovered in the...
Woman celebrating anniversary in Mexico killed by stray bullet
A California woman was killed by a stray bullet while celebrating her first wedding anniversary in an upscale neighborhood in Mexico City. Tatiana Mirutenko had just stepped out of a...
Elon Musk's kid-size submarine was of no use in Thai cave rescue
Billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk built a special kid-size submarine that simply wasn't practical for the Thailand cave rescue, authorities said Tuesday. The SpaceX and Tesla CEO showed off the...
Professor shames RateMyProfessors into dropping ‘hotness’ rating
RateMyProfessors’ chili pepper rating isn’t looking so hot anymore. The site that allows students to rate professors last week removed its chili pepper category, which allowed students to rate teachers’...
Jets' risky plan: Giving Darron Lee more responsibility
As the Jets get close to training camp, I am going to examine the roster and give you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on...
American girls shockingly unprepared for their first period
One in four American women feel they were totally unprepared for their first period – according to new research. For the most part, over half (55 percent) were generally unprepared...
Getting punched in the face may have saved this guy's life
CCTV cameras at a gas station convenience store in Tampa, Florida, caught the moment that a suspect punched an elderly clerk in the face after he was refused alcohol. In...
What to expect from Croatia and England’s World Cup semifinal
The World Cup's most neurotic team goes up against its most tired.
Trump pardons Oregon ranchers who sparked occupation of wildlife refuge
President Trump on Tuesday granted clemency to Oregon ranchers Dwight Hammond Jr. and his son Steven — whose case spurred armed militants led by Ammon Bundy to occupy the Malheur...
McConnell praises Trump's Supreme Court nominee
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday praised Brett Kavanaugh's qualifications for the Supreme Court and said he is "precisely" the kind of judge who will not inject his personal...
Fireball leaves 'brilliant green light' across Midwest skies
All eyes were on the evening sky Sunday as residents across nine Midwest states reported seeing a fireball, or a bright meteor, fly by. The American Meteor Society (AMS) confirmed...
Royals served a 7-year-old cake at Prince Louis' christening
Prince William and Kate Middleton kept up a family tradition for Prince Louis’ christening party that might turn some stomachs. The royal couple’s youngest son was christened at the Chapel...
PepsiCo’s beverage sales fizzle as snack sales increase
PepsiCo’s beverage sales are still struggling as the company tries to adjust to Americans’ changing drinking habits. The maker of Pepsi, Gatorade, Mountain Dew and Tropicana said Tuesday that sales...
Man kills father, wounds mom and sister in knife attack: cops
A California man was arrested for murdering his father and stabbing his mother and sister during a knife attack, authorities said. Jose Emanuel Raselbach, 34, was booked on murder charges...
Thieves swipe $27K worth of gadgets in brazen Apple Store heist
A crew of quick-acting thieves made off with $27,000 worth of Apple laptops and iPhones in mere seconds in a brazen heist that was caught on camera. The four young...
The Lakers and Knicks are officially on different paths
LAS VEGAS — LeBron James officially signed his Lakers contract Monday night after coming back from a vacation in Italy, and the storied franchise was finally ready to address the...
Astronaut says humans could have gone to Mars in the '60s
Hero astronaut Chris Hadfield says we could've sent humans to Mars in the 1960s -- but there's a very good reason we didn't. The former International Space Station commander said...
Trump congratulates rescuers of trapped Thai kids
President Donald Trump on Tuesday congratulated rescuers for successfully freeing 12 young soccer players and their coach from the partially flooded cave where they were trapped for over two weeks....
Mastromonaco exits A+E communications post
A+E Networks president of global communications strategy Alyssa Mastromonaco is exiting the company, The Post has learned. A+E confirmed the news Tuesday. Mastromonaco was the White House deputy chief of...
Woman fights off would-be rapist during morning run: cops
A woman fought off a hooded man who tried to rape her during an early morning run through a Bronx park, police said. The 35-year-old woman was running through the...
Trump to separated migrant families: 'Don't come to our country illegally'
President Donald Trump was unapologetic Tuesday about his administration missing a court-ordered deadline to reunite migrant children separated from their families, saying he has an answer to the problem: "Tell...
Astronomers discover brightest object ever
Space is dark, which makes finding bright things like stars pretty darn easy. It also makes it possible for high-powered telescopes to spot things that are very, very far away...
Rockets going all-in on strange Carmelo Anthony plan
The Rockets are gearing up for a pursuit of Carmelo Anthony by letting one of their best defensive players go. After Luc Mbah a Moute reportedly agreed to a one-year...
Brock Lesnar's course to Cormier showdown is in motion
Brock Lesnar's explosive UFC return to fight Daniel Cormier could happen as early as January. Lesnar has not fought in UFC since defeating Mark Hunt in July 2016, a result...
Scientists discover the world's oldest color
The world's oldest colors are bright pink pigments dating back over 1.1 billion years. Scientists from Australia, Japan and the US discovered the prehistoric shades after crushing down rocks extracted...
Thai kids were 'sedated' before dangerous journey to safety
The young soccer players rescued from a partially flooded cave Tuesday were given anti-anxiety pills to help them safely complete their journey, officials said. A source told Khaosod English that the...
Why the Rob Gronkowski trade rumors are back in force
Rob Gronkowski appears to still be on the trading block. Gronkowski vowed to return for another season in New England, amid mounting speculation the five-Pro Bowler would retire following the Patriots'...
Trump says he still has 'Rocket Man' CD for Kim Jong Un
It could still be a long, long time. President Donald Trump said he has the "Rocket Man" CD that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was unable to deliver to North...
Gang prosecutor on leave over 'bigoted' social media posts
A prosecutor in California is out of the courtroom after making hateful and discriminatory comments on social media, including attacks against US Rep. Maxine Waters, former first lady Michelle Obama...
European Council president warns Trump about lack of US allies
President Trump was heading into what promised to be a contentious meeting with America’s NATO allies in Brussels Wednesday — a day after the EU’s chief warned him to be...
Tesla to open Shanghai plant with 500,000-car annual capacity
Tesla on Tuesday signed agreements with Shanghai authorities that will allow it to open a plant in the Chinese city with an annual capacity of 500,000 cars, local media reported....
Thailand to add lights and signage to 'world famous' cave
Extra precautions will be added to the cave where 12 young soccer players and their coach were trapped for over two weeks -- to make sure no one else gets...
Iran promises to sell as much oil as it can in wake of US sanctions
LONDON — Iran's vice president acknowledged Tuesday that US sanctions would hurt the economy, but promised to "sell as much oil as we can" and protect banking. Eshaq Jahangiri said...
Rescuers search for missing after deadly floods, mudslides slam Japan
HIROSHIMA, Japan — Akira Tanimoto says his apartment narrowly survived the floods and mudslide at his residential complex over the weekend, and even if he wants to go back there...
All 13 people rescued from flooded Thailand cave
Mission impossible: accomplished! The final four young Thai soccer players and their coach were rescued Tuesday from the flooded cave they’d been trapped in for weeks — an incredible ending...
Father and son dangle on zipline above gator-infested waters
Two marooned zipliners dangled 40 feet over alligator-infested waters at Gatorland in Orlando, Florida. The father-and-son duo waited a heart-pounding 25 minutes before a guide rescued them.
'Skyscraper' should have been brainless fun — instead, it's just brainless
There's no better time than summer for a fun, brainless thriller. All you need is three key ingredients: a charismatic hero, a hateable villain and a snappy screenplay. “Skyscraper,” regrettably,...
'Pipe-wielding' subway attacker arraigned on felony assault charges
A Manhattan panhandler unleashed an “unjustified, brutal attack” on a fellow subway rider, a prosecutor said early Tuesday morning in the suspect’s first court appearance. Geovannie Nieves, 35, wore a...
Lawyer for teacher accused of having sex with suicidal student says claims are 'teen fantasies'
ALFRED, Maine — The lawyer for a former Maine high school teacher who is charged with having sex with a student says the accusations are "teenage fantasies." Attorney Scott Gardner...
Stormy Daniels was stripping near the White House as Trump was making Kavanaugh pick
WASHINGTON — As President Donald Trump exercised his power by nominating Brett Kavanaugh Monday night at the White House, adult film star Stormy Daniels exercised hers about a mile away,...
Nets hopeful wants to make history by sticking in the NBA
LAS VEGAS — Yuta Watanabe could become the NBA’s second Japanese-born player, but right now he’s just focused on becoming an NBA player. If he keeps on impressing like he...
Man accused of faking own kidnapping to get money from his family
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Police say a West Virginia man is accused of faking his own kidnapping in order to get money from his family. WBOY-TV reports Monongalia County sheriff's deputies...
Brandon Nimmo finds silver lining in All-Star Game rejection
Brandon Nimmo treated Sunday’s All-Star Game disappointment predictably — by looking at the bright side. He admittedly was hoping to be included, but was also pleased to even be part...
Man shot, killed near Bronx County Courthouse
A man was shot and killed in a car parked near the Bronx Criminal Courthouse, police said. The victim -- identified by police as 46-year-old Lee McClendon -- was sitting...
The Manny Machado question Yankees need to ask themselves
BALTIMORE — So this is how the Yankees respond to the indignity of losing a game to the woeful Orioles, eh? You take a game off us, we take your...
Trump makes a shrewd political move with Supreme Court pick
By picking Brett Kavanaugh as his Supreme Court nominee, President Trump showed that credentials and connections still matter — when backed up by results. One of the most scholarly members...
Third rescue mission to save trapped soccer kids underway
The Thai official overseeing the effort to rescue members of a teen soccer team trapped in a flooded cave says a third rescue operation has begun Tuesday and aims to...
Suspect linked to indecent-exposure cases caught naked on camera outside a home
Cops were seeking a young man linked to multiple indecent-exposure incidents in California's Bay Area — including one incident when he was caught naked on camera outside a home last...
Protests break out after Trump's Supreme Court pick
Protesters decrying President Trump’s Supreme Court nomination blocked traffic outside Trump Tower on Monday night, leading to the arrests of seven people, law enforcement sources said. Among those picked up...
This move was another Mickey Callaway head-scratcher
It proved to be inconsequential in the grand scheme of things Monday night, as the Mets fell to the Phillies 3-1 in the nightcap of a doubleheader. But it went...
Rescued boys in 'high spirits,' generally healthy: Thai officials
MAE SAI, Thailand — The eight boys rescued from a flooded cave in northern Thailand are in “high spirits” and have strong immune systems because they are soccer players, a...
Back-to-school spending expected to skyrocket this year
Consumers are shopping ... like its 2011. That’s the last time that forecasts for spending during the important back-to-school period were for gains of more than 5 percent over the...
Judge rules that migrant kids can't be held in long-term detention
A federal judge dealt the Trump administration a blow Monday, ruling that captured migrant kids can’t be held in long-term detention. US District Judge Dolly Gee, in Los Angeles, turned...
Brett Kavanaugh is no stranger to Washington, DC
Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court, is the son of a public school teacher and went on to serve as a clerk for retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy....