July 24, 2018
De Blasio commission will weigh property tax reform again
It’s a big, thankless task, but somebody’s got to try to do it — again. The Mayor’s new Advisory Commission on Property Tax Reform met for the first time last...
Seagram's heiress used family fortune to finance sex cult: feds
Seagram’s liquor heiress Clare Bronfman used her family fortune to buy an entire island, the private plane to get there — and, the feds say, to bankroll a sex cult....
Breaking down why the Yankees acquired Zach Britton
In the offseason, when their avenue to the starting pitcher they wanted, Shohei Ohtani, was blocked, the Yankees quickly pivoted, not with another starter, but by adding to what already...
MTA plan to stop subway fires isn't working
The MTA’s effort to cut down on subway fires has so far failed. Despite an expensive, yearlong effort to prevent a rash of blazes like the one that plagued the...
18-year-old star leads Man City into match at MetLife Stadium
Phil Foden embarked on his first preseason tour of the United States last July as an unheralded teenager getting his feet wet on the Manchester City first team. A year...
Contractors damage promenade during Gowanus Canal cleanup
Efforts to clean up Brooklyn’s polluted Gowanus Canal are having serious ripple effects. Federal contractors accidentally undermined the structural integrity of a public promenade outside the nearby Whole Foods, and...
Trump can't bail out all Americans hurt by his trade war
President Trump has acknowledged, finally, that there will be Americans who are losers because of his planned global trade war. The bad news is that the president wants to bail...
Pizza guy detained by ICE released from jail
The immigrant pizza deliveryman arrested by ICE after making a delivery last month to a Brooklyn Army base was released from jail Tuesday night. Pablo Villavicencio broke down in tears...
Red Sox making money for bettors who use this approach
ESPN’s national TV game Wednesday night is Boston at Baltimore. Not exactly a superstar showcase, because the Orioles have fielded an expansion-caliber laughingstock in 2018. But an interesting betting storyline...
City shuts down valet parking at La Marina
An embattled Upper Manhattan restaurant and lounge that’s infuriated neighbors for years with its valet-parking operation has finally been barred from stashing patrons’ vehicles. A Friday letter to La Marina from...
Newly developed Chelsea540 building in contract for $260M
The building where Jay-Z is moving his offices, Chelsea 540, is in contract for roughly $260 million to the Lincoln Property Co. of Dallas. The newly developed 165,000-square-foot boutique office...
Most speed cameras near schools will be shut off this week
Lead-footed Big Apple drivers won’t have to worry about pesky speed cameras anymore as they zip through school zones — as nearly all 140 of the lenses go dark Wednesday,...
Adobe expanding its Fifth Avenue offices
Adobe is expanding its offices by 16,244 square feet at 100-104 Fifth Ave. with a lease for the full eighth floor. The company also occupies the entire fourth and fifth...
Seagram's heiress forks over $100M bond after Nxivm arrest
Clare Bronfman, the Seagram’s heiress and accused sex-cult leader, had to cough up a staggering $100 million bond to avoid spending her nights in a federal lockup while she awaits...
Why this is the perfect time to bet on Jon Lester
Everyone has a bad day occasionally. Cubs left-hander Jon Lester’s last start was his worst of the season. He was rocked for eight runs in three innings in a lopsided...
Disney/ABC waiting for current tenants to vacate 4 Hudson Square
The Mouse House is roaring into Hudson Square, but Disney needs a clean sweep to build its dream home. And like Mickey in the Sorcerer’s Apprentice, the company must take...
Trump: US ready to make 'real deal' on Iran nukes
Two days after delivering an all-caps warning that Iran would suffer historic “consequences” for threatening the United States, President Trump on Tuesday tamped down his hawkish rhetoric and signaled he’s...
Protesters shut down gas station after video shows workers kicking woman
Protesters in St. Louis shut down a gas station on Tuesday after video surfaced on social media showing two workers kicking a woman outside its convenience store. "I'm going to...
New Daily News editor asks staff for a month to right the ship
At the Daily News downtown offices on Tuesday, incoming editor-in-chief Robert York asked the remaining 40 or so newsroom staffers during an all-hands meeting to give him at least 30...
Mets' Jeff McNeil wasted no time in drilling first major league pitch
Jeff McNeil spent his life dreaming of the moment he would step into a major league batter’s box. He waited five years after being drafted in the 12th round in...
Daily News mass layoffs even worse than first reported
Much has been made of the 45 journalists laid off at the Daily News. After all, the loss of 50 percent of the newsroom is jaw-dropping. But that is apparently...
This year's FDNY calendar is a fire you don't want to put out
Somebody had better call 911, because these FDNY members are about to set New York on fire! The department on Tuesday unveiled its official 2019 calendar, which will include Fire...
MoviePass' parent company eyes massive reverse stock split
MoviePass, the cash-strapped movie-subscription plan, is eyeing a 1-for-250 reverse stock split, it said Tuesday. The move is aimed at keeping its shares from being delisted. Shares of Helios &...
Tronc plans party for Daily News interns amid bloodbath
One thing that Tronc executives did not cancel on bloody Monday, apparently, was a party for the Daily News summer interns. About 10 interns were told to drive to a...
Cuomo spent $253K on colored pylons that may violate standards
Gov. Cuomo has finally pushed his penchant for government branding over the line. New York’s chief lawmaker didn’t let a little thing like federal regulations keep him from color-coordinating the...
Live Nation stock jumps amid rumors of merger with Sirius XM
Live Nation’s stock jumped 1.6 percent Tuesday after an analyst predicted a deal with Sirius XM would be music to everyone’s ears. Sirius generates more cash than it can usefully...
This Masahiro Tanaka would change everything for Yankees
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — With the Yankees close to a deal that would strengthen the back end of the best bullpen in baseball, Masahiro Tanaka pitched like a much-needed front-end...
Zack Wheeler impressive in what may be final game as a Met
Zack Wheeler is human — though maybe the Padres did not think so in his last four innings Tuesday night. But being flesh and blood and body parts that injure,...
All eyes, and hopes, on Odell Beckham as Giants camp begins
Here is the thing about Odell Beckham Jr. that sometimes gets overlooked: He is missed when he is not around, even when there are no games to be played. The...
Yelp now listing health code scores for restaurants
Yelp is now offering users more information when choosing where to eat. The review app, which many turn to for suggestions on restaurants and services, is adding health inspection scores...
'Simpsons' writer says show not based in Massachusetts
BOSTON — A veteran writer for "The Simpsons" says the show isn't based in Massachusetts despite several references to the state. The Boston Globe reports Mike Reiss recently sat down...
Secret recording of conversation between Cohen, Trump is revealed
A secret audio recording of lawyer Michael Cohen speaking with then-presidential candidate Donald Trump about paying to keep a Playboy Playmate’s story of an alleged affair with Trump under wraps...
Police probing man who jumped onto hood of moving car
A recent video depicting a shirtless, shoeless man hanging onto the hood of a moving car has sparked an investigation by Georgia police. Viviana Deyette, the car’s 17-year-old driver, said...
Viagra trial for pregnant women goes tragically wrong
A medical drug trial of Viagra on pregnant moms in the Netherlands has been halted after 11 babies died, one of the participating hospitals said. And up to 15 women...
Yankees trade for Zach Britton as bullpen gets scarier
The Yankees pivoted hard toward Zach Britton on Tuesday night and acquired the Orioles closer in a trade that bolsters their already dominant bullpen. The Yankees sent three pitching prospects...
Coyote spotted in Nassau County for first time
The first coyote sighting ever reported in Nassau, Long Island has prompted officials on Tuesday to warn residents about the developing canine intrusion. The Nassau County SPCA sent out a...
Tapeworm eggs found in brain of girl with severe headaches
The parents of an 8-year-old girl suffering from severe headaches and epileptic seizures for months were both relieved and horrified when doctors told them her diagnosis: 100 tapeworm eggs were...
'Mission Impossible — Fallout' is the best flick of the summer
At 56, Tom Cruise would seem better fit for a Carnival Cruise than for the high-octane ass-kickery of agent Ethan Hunt. But in the superb “Mission: Impossible — Fallout,” Cruise...
Interactive map will show you where sharks are lurking
If Shark Week has you wondering whether you should stay out of the water, a shark map from Oceana may be just what you need. The international ocean conservation and...
Principal on leave after teacher-wife busted for pupil sex: paper
A California principal was placed on leave after his wife, a teacher, was busted for allegedly having a years-long affair with a student, according to reports. Sierra Vista Charter School...
Parents of musician who jumped from George Washington Bridge sue Port Authority
The parents of a promising young jazz musician who jumped to her death from the George Washington Bridge last summer are the latest to sue the Port Authority over the...
Maxine Waters receives package labeled 'anthrax' amid threats
A package with the word "anthrax" scrawled across it reportedly prompted the evacuation of Congresswoman Maxine Waters' office. TMZ reported that a hazmat scene responded to the Los Angeles office...
San Francisco approves measure to ban plastic straws
San Francisco supervisors have unanimously approved a ban on plastic straws and takeout containers treated with fluorinated chemicals. The vote Tuesday followed a ban on plastic straws and stirrers that...
This restaurant gives refugees a chance at a new life
Food is, of course, sustenance. But one local restaurant has shown it can also give immigrants a shot at a new life. Emma’s Torch, a new eatery in Carroll Gardens,...
Person dies after contracting flesh-eating bacteria while fishing
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — South Texas health officials say a person died after becoming infected with bacteria while wade fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Health officials said Tuesday that...
Sex offender deemed fit for trial in girlfriend's death
A Brooklyn sex offender who fatally suffocated his ex-girlfriend — just 24 hours after being released from jail — was found mentally fit to stand trial Tuesday. Jerome Rivers is...
New diet claims you can lose weight eating only steak and burgers
In 2012, Travis Statham had just graduated from college when he decided to get rid of the gut he’d been carrying around for years. After reading “Good Calories, Bad Calories”...
New video surfaces of Barclays brawl cited in WFAN sex harassment suit
Talk about adding insult to injury. The woman at the center of a shocking $5 million lawsuit against WFAN fell backward into a chair as she tried to break up...
Russia just proved it doesn't have control in Syria
If the Tehran-Washington war of words gives way to conventional war, the Golan Heights might be the battlefield. Over the weekend President Trump exchanged strong words with Iranian officials. Secretary...
This Brandon Drury crusher at least came at OK time
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Yankees hope that rookie second baseman Gleyber Torres picks up where he left off when he landed on the DL on July 5 with a...
No, the 'Stand Your Ground' law doesn't protect Florida killer
Markeis McGlockton and Michael Drejka both overreacted during their brief, fatal encounter in the parking lot of a Florida convenience store last week. McGlockton overreacted by pushing Drejka to the...
Teen found in Mexico with man goes missing from at-risk youth program
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A Pennsylvania teenager who police say was checked out of school and taken to Mexico by a 45-year-old man is one of three girls who have been...
Popeye's worker says she lost job after posting video of unsanitary conditions
DETROIT — A Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen employee in Detroit says she lost her job after posting cellphone video showing unsanitary conditions in the food storage and preparation areas. Shakita Shemere...
James Gunn should be the last victim of the outrage mob
The outrage mob has claimed another scalp. Before they get another one, let’s make them earn it. Disney fired James Gunn, the director of the “Guardians of the Galaxy” movies,...
How to save New York's public housing from itself
The scandals surrounding the New York City Housing Authority have focused, appropriately, on the terrible physical conditions in the nation’s largest public-housing system. The fact that housing built to replace...
'He's trying to kill my mom': Jurors hear chilling 911 call from home invasion
Bronx jurors listened to a chilling 911 call Tuesday in which a little boy screamed, “There’s a robber in my house! He’s trying to kill my mom!’’ Mom Denise Soto...
Cuomo seems ready to double down on another white elephant
Gov. Cuomo’s strategy of handing companies billions to create jobs has failed miserably. So what’s his plan now? Give the firms even more money. As the Investigative Post reports, state...
Nikki Haley calls out the internet trolls
Nikki Haley to young conservatives: Stop trying to “own the libs.” Keynoting a national conference of righty high-schoolers in DC Monday, the UN ambassador asked the kids to raise their...
Is Trump now hobbling an economy he earlier set free?
Franklin Delano Trump? It sure seems so after the president on Tuesday tapped a New Deal program for a $12 billion bailout of US farmers slammed by his trade war....
The two stars Enes Kanter thinks can wind up on Knicks
Enes Kanter is dreaming big -- which, for the Knicks, means dreaming long range. The Knicks’ 6-foot-11 center said Monday that he believes his sad-sack team has a “really, really...
Knicks take a chance on NBA draft bust
The Knicks on Tuesday took another low-risk flier on a former high draft pick, signing big man Noah Vonleh. Vonleh averaged 4.9 points and 5.8 rebounds in 16.2 minutes over...
Tommy Hilfiger's Greenwich mansion hits market for $6.75M
A palatial home in ritzy Greenwich, Conn., once owned by fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger is on the market for $6.75 million. The seven-bedroom, 7½ bathroom mansion at 578 Riversville Road...
'Cannibal Cop' defendant gets 7 years in prison
Former New Jersey mechanic Michael Van Hise was sentenced to seven years in prison on Tuesday for plotting to kidnap and torture various women in his family — marking the...
NYC to roll out glitchy electronic death registration program again
The Health Department will again attempt to roll out an electronic death registration program that was plagued by glitches when it first debuted in October – and critics say the...
Jets send Darrelle Revis off with an actual island
Revis Island officially closed on Tuesday. Former Jets star cornerback Darrelle Revis signed a one-day contract, then officially retired as a member of the team with which he spent eight...
Drunk mom locked herself and son in hot car: police
A Texas mother was arrested after she allegedly locked herself and her 10-year-old son in a car when outside temperatures reached over 100 degrees. Officials with the Lakeway Police Department...
Putin still hasn't accepted Trump's invitation to Washington
President Trump was gung-ho last week about a second summit with Vladimir Putin after their sitdown in Helsinki — but the Kremlin on Tuesday offered only a decidedly lukewarm response...
The apology and tightness behind Gary Sanchez's brutal 24 hours
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Before Gary Sanchez informed the Yankees he felt tightness in the right groin area late Monday night, the catcher entered Aaron Boone’s Tropicana Field office and...
Deadly wild fires hit Greece
Raging wildfires killed 74 people including small children in Greece, devouring homes and forests as terrified residents fled to the sea to escape the flames.
Cops search for suspect who put skimmer on Grimaldi's ATM
A customer found a skimming device on an ATM at famed Brooklyn pizzeria Grimaldi’s, police said on Tuesday. A 36-year-old woman who was at the Dumbo brick-oven joint on Front...
Walt Frazier endorses a troubling and tempting Knicks tank
Walt Frazier said the Knicks should become part of one of the NBA’s biggest problems. Because Kristaps Porzingis is still rehabbing from a torn ACL and expected to miss at...
Judge orders pizza guy detained by ICE freed from custody
The illegal Ecuadorian immigrant tossed in detention after he delivered a pizza to a Brooklyn army base was ordered released from custody Tuesday and his deportation was temporarily halted. Pablo...
Yoenis Cespedes to DL as Mets seek second surgery opinion
Yoenis Cespedes’ season — and perhaps the start of his next — was hanging in the balance Tuesday as the Mets and the All-Star outfielder awaited another medical opinion on...
Video reveals what happens when lip fillers go wrong
If you’re thinking about getting lip fillers you’ll want to watch this. This is what happens when lip fillers go horribly wrong and get infected. Dr. Tijion Esho, from Channel...
State watchdog demands rogue Dems return $1.4M in campaign donations
The state’s top election watchdog is demanding that the former caucus of breakaway Democrats in the state Senate refund up to $1.4 million in contributions that they received by gaming...
Teen infested with hookworms after trip to beach
A Florida beach trip left a teenage boy with painful hookworm infections all over his feet, according to reports. Michael Dumas, 17, was on a mission trip last month to...
FBI joins hunt for college student who went missing after jog
BROOKLYN, Iowa — State and federal agents are investigating the disappearance of a 20-year-old University of Iowa student who has been missing for nearly a week from her hometown in...
Odell Beckham Jr. accused of trying to pay woman for sex
New York Giants star Odell Beckham Jr. tried to illegally pay $1,000 to have sex with a woman — and there is "evidence" to prove it, according to explosive new...
De Blasio: Don't ask me what's going on in City Hall
He’s the Great Delegator. Mayor Bill de Blasio is so keen on avoiding a legal grilling over a civil-rights case against the city that he’s claiming he doesn’t “micro-manage” his...
Kidnapped baby was burned, left to die near railroad tracks: cops
Police arrested a Louisiana woman for the murder of a 6-month-old boy who was kidnapped and set on fire, according to officials. Felicia Marie-Nicole Smith, 25, was arrested Saturday on...
What to watch, and who to watch, as Giants open camp
With the Giants reporting to training camp Wednesday, here’s a primer of the biggest issues: Biggest comeback Odell. Odell Beckham. Odell Beckham, Jr. OBJ. Superstar wide receiver. Bleached blond hair....
Prisons say giving inmates tablets will make them well-behaved
HARTFORD, Conn. — Allowing inmates to stare at computer tablet screens for hours each day may be just the ticket for creating calm, orderly cellblocks, prison officials say. But tablets,...
Don't eat these recalled foods
Call it the summer of the recall. It seems like each day brings a new dark shadow to all of our favorite foods with the dreaded recall alert. These past...
Biker chicks celebrate motorcycle fest
Around 300 bike women from across Europe come together for the third edition of festival. Women connect their passion for high speed motorbikes with music, movies, races, yoga, etc.
Democrats furious over congressman's Ocasio-Cortez diss
WASHINGTON -- Democrats aren't going to let Florida Rep. Ron DeSantis' forget his dismissal of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as "this girl." President Trump will be in Florida next week to campaign...
Ann Dowd loves her evil 'Handmaid's Tale' character
Ann Dowd won an Emmy last year for her portrayal of evil Aunt Lydia in Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale.” Dowd has again been nominated for her work in Season 2...
Mars will make closest approach to Earth in more than a decade
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Now's the time to catch Mars in the night sky. Next week, the red planet is making its closest approach to Earth in 15 years. The...
Man who broke into dealership pooped on floor, stole car: police
MERRIMACK, N.H. — Police in New Hampshire have accused a man of breaking into an auto dealership, defecating on the floor, and stealing a car. Twenty-six-year-old Christopher Rosati had been...
Blue Jays ramping up trade talk — but maybe too late
Teams that are dealing with the Blue Jays say Toronto has grown more aggressive in trying to move J.A. Happ and relievers such as John Axford and Tyler Clippard. There...
AT&T's quarterly subscriber growth surprises Wall Street
AT&T added a net 46,000 postpaid mobile phone subscribers in the second quarter, beating Wall Street estimates as the No. 2 US wireless carrier ground out some growth in a...
Mike Francesa's a Gary Sanchez truther: 'Not buying' injury excuse
First, Mike Francesa thought Gary Sanchez's injury was merely an excuse, with no real substance behind it. A few minutes later, word came down that Sanchez will be going on...
Man convicted in child's death accused of killing another
A Maryland man who already served nearly three years in prison for beating his 7-month old son to death in December 2012 has again been charged with killing a toddler....
Wild road rage brawl ends with man nearly run over
Startling video shows two drivers fighting in the middle of the Brooklyn street Tuesday afternoon -- before one of the enraged men hops in a car and nearly runs the...
Pizza guy detained by ICE may avoid deportation for now
A judge deciding the fate of a pizza delivery guy who was detained by ICE last month suggested Tuesday that the food courier should be spared from deportation while he...
It’s not time to panic about Sam Darnold’s Jets absence — yet
Jets quarterback Sam Darnold did not report to training camp with the rest of the rookies Tuesday, but don’t be alarmed … yet. Darnold and the Jets have not agreed...
The front-runners for Zach Britton, and why they may be wary
One of the most important questions of this trading season is how close to being Zach Britton is Zach Britton. The Orioles closer did not pitch the first 2 1/2...
Plastic surgery destroyed my nose — but I fixed it with leeches
When Shari Manchon’s botched nose job made her look like “the toucan on the Froot Loops cereal box,” she knew she had to do something about it. But the 40-year-old...
‘Snapchat Queen’ had boyfriend killed, posted video of him dying
A "Snapchat queen" who had her boyfriend killed and uploaded footage of him bleeding to death onto the social media app is facing years behind bars. Fatima Khan posted the...
Daredevil arrested for climbing 33-story office tower
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police have charged a man they say scaled a 33-story office tower under construction in North Carolina. Local media report 23-year-old Charles Lamont Jackson fled when police...
Venezuelan inflation heading towards 1,000,000 percent
Inflation in Venezuela could top 1 million percent by the end of 2018 as its five-year-long economic crisis deepens, the region’s observer at the International Monetary Fund said. Years of...
Man found dead at base of cliff near Mount Rushmore
An Illinois man was found dead at the base of a cliff near Mount Rushmore last week, officials said Monday. Anthony Rashid, 58, died from multiple blunt force trauma from...
Giants put an end to any Madison Bumgarner sweepstakes
The two starters who potentially could have changed the quality of this trade deadline are Jacob deGrom and Madison Bumgarner. But one talent evaluator said of deGrom: “The Mets are...
Mom blames too many Hot Cheetos for daughter's surgery
A Tennessee mom says her teen daughter's addiction to super-spicy chips -- like Flamin' Hot Cheetos -- eventually resulted in the loss of her gallbladder. Rene Craighead, of Memphis, said...
Co-workers are shaming each other for eating carbs
Co-working behemoth WeWork made a bold move this month when the $20 billion company announced it would no longer expense meals that include meat for its 6,000 global employees —...
4 men sue Boy Scouts of America over alleged sexual abuse
Four men are suing the Boy Scouts of America for allegedly allowing a scoutmaster to molest them over the course of two years in the 1970s. The suit accuses the...
Dad accused of killing infant son because he was marked '666'
A Utah father said he killed his infant son on a homemade altar after seeing the child marked with “666” -- a number often used to identify the devil or...
Body of missing soldier who went cliff jumping is recovered
PUEBLO, Colo. — Authorities have recovered the body of a Fort Carson soldier who went missing while cliff jumping at Lake Pueblo State Park. Divers found the body of 31-year-old...
Michigan State football allowing player back after N-word text
A year and half later, Michigan State is giving Jon Reschke a second chance. Seventeen months after the linebacker publicly apologized for using a racial slur -- the Detroit Free...
Bill Simmons and HBO continue their marriage
Bill Simmons tanked in front of the camera, but HBO is banking on him to succeed behind it. Simmons has signed a new contract with HBO, according to the Hollywood Reporter....
Woman killed when tree falls onto her home
BURKE, Va. — Firefighters said a Virginia woman was killed when a tree fell on her house. News outlets reported the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department arrived Monday night...
Spurs legend: Kawhi Leonard ghosted me, too
Not even The Admiral could get Kawhi Leonard back on board. Spurs legend David Robinson reached out to Leonard "several times" recently and never got a response, he said in...
Windsor Castle guard actually loses his cool
This footage shows the dramatic moment a tourist is shoved out of the way by a soldier from the Queen’s Guard outside Windsor Castle on Sunday. In the video, which...
Officer helps homeless man shave for McDonald's interview
A Tallahassee police officer is being praised for his act of kindness after a video of him helping a homeless man shave went viral. Officer Carlson was spotted outside a...
The Left doesn’t understand Trump’s supporters and other comments
Conservative: Liberals Still Don’t Get Trump Support Progressives are forever predicting President Trump’s political demise, but his support has risen by 6 percentage points since late 2017. Asks Henry Olsen...
Ancient Viking burial ground discovered in southern Italy
Archaeologists have found a burial site with 10 skeletons near Palermo, the capital of the Italian island Sicily. The interesting bit? The skeletons are probably the descendants of Vikings. "Some...
Mountain lion breaks into woman's home, takes catnap
No scaredy-cats here. A massive mountain lion made itself right at home in an Oregon woman's living room, taking a 6-hour snooze behind her sofa before being coaxed out "telepathically."...
Feds condemn Drake-inspired social media challenge
The National Transportation Safety Board is not down with the #InMyFeelings challenge. The federal agency tasked with investigating major accidents has issued a stern warning to Drake fans who've been...
San Fran straphangers on edge after third BART murder
San Francisco-area straphangers are on edge Tuesday following the third homicide on Bay Area Rapid Transit in less than a week. "Maybe I should start driving to school, because I...
Alleged 40/40 nightclub crook might dodge jail time
Prosecutors offered a Connecticut nurse a no-jail plea deal Tuesday for allegedly swiping a boxer's bag filled with $140,000 in jewels and cash during a fight at Jay-Z's nightclub. A...
Trump: New fighter jets are so 'incredible,' you can't see them
President Donald Trump on Tuesday lauded his administration for ordering 147 new F-35 Lightning stealth fighter jets, and claimed that people from “the other side” are mystified by the new...
Majority of American voters think Putin has dirt on Trump
American voters by a 51-35 percent margin believe the Russians have "compromising information" about President Trump, a survey released on Tuesday reveals. But 70 percent of Republicans don't think Russia...
Norovirus infects nearly 100 people at Maine beach
The Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that nearly 100 people became infected with norovirus after swimming in a lake at Woods Pond Beach — or...
Woman attacked by dingoes while eating a sandwich
An Australian woman thought she was a goner when she was viciously mauled by a pack of dingoes -- a rare attack that left her with bite wounds all over...
Watch the Earth swallow up an 80-year-old man
An elderly man was suddenly swallowed by a sinkhole that appeared with no warning beneath his feet. Luckily, several bystanders witnessed the event and quickly rushed to his aid, pulling...
Meet TV’s first transgender superhero
Everyone can be super. The CW’s “Supergirl” made history at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday by announcing that transgender activist Nicole Maines will join its cast as the first transgender...
Artificial embryos are a step closer to becoming reality
LONDON -- An international team of scientists has moved closer to creating artificial embryos after using mouse stem cells to make structures capable of taking a crucial step in the...
Jets' biggest free-agent splash can trigger a real Bowles defense
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...
Sex offender raped wife of good Samaritan who gave him gas: cops
A convicted sex offender abducted and raped a woman in Minnesota just hours after asking her husband for gas at the couple’s home, authorities said. Anthony Randklev, 39, of Pelican...
Child abuse reports surge after high-profile tragedies
The tragic deaths of 6-year-old Zymere Perkins and 3-year-old Jaden Jordan in late 2016 weren't entirely in vain -- reports of child abuse, investigations of child abuse, and Family Court...
Noblewoman buried in her jewelry 1,800 years ago found in Greece
ATHENS -- Greek archaeologists have discovered a virtually intact grave of an ancient noblewoman buried with her golden jewelry at a Roman burial monument in the island of Sikinos. Her...
Southwest worker allegedly hid cameras in airport bathroom
A Southwest Airlines worker has been arrested for voyeurism after being accused of hiding a camera inside a Seattle airport bathroom used by children, according to a report. Nicholas Williams...
This teen made $100,000 for legally hacking major companies
Sam Curry, an 18-year-old student in Lincoln, Neb., has been obsessed with computers from a young age, but his hobby wasn’t always a constructive one. As a sophomore in high...
Cristiano Ronaldo is basically superhuman
Cristiano Ronaldo's Juventus medical reportedly showed that he is as fit as a 20-year-old professional footballer despite being 33 himself. The Portuguese superstar completed a shock $117 million move to...
Stormy Daniels' estranged husband reportedly chucked box fan at her in 2015
Stormy Daniels’ estranged husband allegedly flew into a rage three years ago, chucking a box fan at the porn star and shoving her to the ground in front of their...
You can walk faster than the MTA’s slowest bus
You're better off walking. The city's slowest bus is the sluggish M42 in Manhattan -- which clocked in at an average speed of 3.2 mph, according to an analysis by...
Ebola survivor likely spread virus a year after she was infected
LONDON — A Liberian woman who probably caught Ebola in 2014 may have infected three relatives a year after she first fell sick, doctors reported in a study published Monday....
Royal wedding gospel choir lands record deal
LONDON -- The London gospel choir that was watched by millions when it performed at the wedding of Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is to release a debut album...
Kid harpoons himself through the eye like it's no big deal
The British teen who accidentally harpooned himself through the eye while on vacation in Italy is fighting for his life in the hospital -- as the first pics of the...
Death toll rises from Greece wildfires
The death toll has climbed to 74 in Greece and is expected to rise as wildfires continue to scorch the coast near Athens. The two largest blazes, which started in...
This is the $130,000-a-year job you've probably never heard of
It pays to protect online privacy. While cybersecurity attacks are becoming more apparent, 80 percent of Americans have never even considered a job in guarding online information from hackers and...
Fyre Festival founder settles fraud charges with SEC
Disgraced Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland settled civil charges on Tuesday that he defrauded more than 100 investors out of $27.4 million to fund a lavish lifestyle of private planes...
Elon Musk made his first millions in the 'PayPal Mafia'
When he was just 12 years old he created and sold his very own video game, displaying the first signs of the entrepreneurial streak that now, 35 years later, has...
Jimmy Garoppolo didn't even know about his alleged last love
"The comments are the weirdest part. The DMs are even crazier."
Thousands of sardines jump into boat to escape big fish
Tens of thousands of sardines were caught on camera jumping onto a fisherman’s boat in Taiwan to escape several larger fish last Friday. Fisherman Lu Jingwai described the incredible scene...
Our planet is one big fireball
The Earth's climate is changing before our eyes. With record-breaking temperatures around the globe, satellite images reveal our planet to be a massive fireball -- making the effects of climate change...
Italian cops recover stolen 18th-century desk once showcased at The Met
An elite squad of Italian art-loving cops has recovered a prized 18th-century desk that was swiped after World War II — and showcased at the Met, authorities said Tuesday. The...
Totally paw-some: The best dog photos of 2018
The Kennel Club has released the official list of winners from its annual Dog Photographer of the Year contest. From rescue dogs to working dogs, and even some oldies, each...
Sessions quotes Kanye West, joins students in 'Lock her up' chant
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Jeff Sessions quoted Kanye West, whacked liberal “snowflakes” and even inspired a vintage “Lock her up!” chant during an appearance before a conference of conservative high...
Seagram's heiress among arrests in Nxivm sex cult bust
Federal authorities have busted four more people for their alleged roles in upstate sex cult Nxivm -- including Seagram's liquor heiress Clare Bronfman. The cult's co-founder Nancy Salzman and her...
Ford to sink $4 billion into new self-driving vehicle unit
Ford Motor Co. said it would invest $4 billion through 2023 in its newly formed autonomous vehicle unit, Ford Autonomous Vehicles, as it looks to produce self-driving cars in the...
Trump claims Russia will meddle in midterms – to help Democrats
President Donald Trump on Tuesday acknowledged that the Kremlin will be meddling in the November midterm elections, but believes they'll be doing so to help Democratic candidates because he's too...
This bird is ruining naked beaches for everyone
This bird really hates beach sex. A Belgian nudist group’s hopes for an official clothing-optional beach were dashed after environmentalists protested that their presence would offend the local population of...
Cavaliers bet it all on Kevin Love in $120M post-LeBron statement
The Cavaliers, if nothing else, won't be tanking next season. After LeBron James' departure to the Lakers, Cleveland inked a four-year extension with Kevin Love on Tuesday, cementing the 29-year-old...
Trader Joe's employee was killed by LAPD gunfire
A Trader Joe’s manager killed during a gunfight between a deranged gunman and Los Angeles police was fatally struck by a cop’s bullet before the suspect took hostages, LAPD Chief...
Knife-wielding man shrugs off police beanbag blasts
Police responding to reports of a man threatening social workers with a knife were forced to use beanbag rounds when they confronted the suspect. After those had little effect, a...
I went vegan and it cured my autoimmune disease
As many a sufferer would know, Catherine’s autoimmune problems started out vague and hard to diagnose. “Autoimmune diseases are quite insidious as they mask themselves in many symptoms. I experienced...
Julio Jones ramps up contract standoff with Falcons
This is going to make Falcons fans nervous. Julio Jones won't be at Falcons training camp when it begins Thursday, holding out in hopes his contract is restructured. The star...
Deep Blue is the largest great white shark ever caught on camera
You'll definitely need a bigger boat. The great white shark known as Deep Blue is nearly 20 feet long and is thought to be the largest great white ever caught...
Only one generation recovered from the housing crash
The generation that likely had the most to lose during the crash in the housing market appears to have gained the most household wealth since 2007. During the economic downturn...
Yankees get worst Gary Sanchez news: He's actually hurt
Gary Sanchez has an explanation after all. The catcher, whose alleged loafing cost the Yankees on Monday night, is going on the disabled list, The Post's George A. King III confirmed....
Spider trapped inside Apple iMac is most annoying feature
A baffled Apple iMac owner has discovered a spider living inside the screen of his computer -- and has no idea how to get it out. In a video posted...
Yankees aren't only team with a star not hustling
The Yankees aren’t the only team with an apparent “Heart and Hustle” problem. On the same night that catcher Gary Sanchez allowed a two-base advancement and run off a wild...
Fake masseur accused of sexual assault in shocking lawsuit
An unlicensed masseur in Connecticut sexually assaulted a woman after asking her if she had a boyfriend and suggesting that she remove her underwear, a lawsuit claims. A 36-year-old woman...
Trump administration plans $12 billion bailout for US farmers hurt by tariffs
Team Trump on Tuesday unveiled a massive $12 billion bailout package for farmers hurt by the president’s escalating trade war — just hours after the commander in chief tweeted, “Tariffs...
Ryan thinks Trump is just 'trolling people' on social media
More than 38,000 tweets later, House Speaker Paul Ryan offered up an insightful analysis of Donald Trump’s Twitter strategy. “I think he is trolling people, honestly. In all caps,” the...
Harvard sorority pressured into becoming gender-neutral club
Harvard University's all-female sorority Kappa Alpha Theta is set to become gender-neutral and change its name to “Theta Zeta Xi” amid the school’s crackdown on single-gender social clubs. The sorority...
Family of boy dissolved in acid by Mafia gets big reward
The family of an Italian boy who was dissolved in acid — in an attempt to intimidate his Mafioso-turned-rat father — has been awarded $2.3 million in damages over his...
Bike-riding suspect trailed George H.W. Bush's doctor before murder
New photos have emerged of the bicyclist suspected of shooting and killing former President George H.W. Bush’s cardiologist in Houston. The grainy snaps show the cyclist trailing behind Dr. Mark...
Mets finally calling up one sizzling prospect
The Mets are starting the youth movement*. *With a 26-year-old. The Mets are calling up Jeff McNeil from Triple-A Las Vegas, The Post's Joel Sherman confirmed Tuesday morning, after he...
Uber has a major 'vomit fraud' problem
Well, this is gross. Uber passengers are being conned into paying as much as $150 extra per ride in a sick scam by drivers dubbed “vomit fraud.” Some drivers with...
Newest Lakers goofball: What's big deal about this roster?
Michael Beasley sees no problem with the roster the Lakers have built around LeBron James. None at all. "I think it is going to come together like a basketball team,"...
Trump claims 'tariffs are the greatest' amid trade war
Declaring "Tariffs are the greatest," President Donald Trump warned that countries that treat the United States unfairly on trade will see penalties imposed on their goods. "Tariffs are the greatest!...
Teacher probed for moonlighting as Nazi-themed wrestler
A veteran teacher in Pennsylvania is under investigation after being exposed as an amateur wrestler who uses Nazi salutes while performing under the stage name “Blitzkrieg the German Juggernaut.” Kevin...
Out-of-his-mind man voluntarily arrests himself
Witnesses in Ohio filmed a man acting erratically, possibly from drug use, and being confronted by the police. Surprisingly, the unidentified man simply placed himself in the back of the...
WWE's all-women pay-per-view has a lot to make up for
An all-women's pay-per-view is an amazing opportunity for WWE’s female superstars, but it needs to be more than just a historic night. The event named “Evolution” announced by Stephanie McMahon...
Mysterious mega-tipper is back, leaves $2,000 at ballpark club
“Tips for Jesus” has had a busy summer. The mysterious movement, where anonymous diners leave impressively large tips across the country and post about it on social media, originally started...
'Recovering addict' picks up restaurant bill for EMTs
EMTs from the Toms River First Aid Squad received a heart-warming surprise on Friday morning when they discovered their breakfast bill at IHOP had been fully paid. The five New...
'Zombie' Angelina Jolie reveals what she actually looks like
Last year, Iranian teen Sahar Tabar hit the headlines after insisting she'd had "50 surgeries" to look like her favorite Hollywood star, Angelina Jolie. While some called the 20-year-old a...
Fat Joe's business partner gets prison for defrauding customers
A New Jersey man who partnered with rapper Fat Joe to launch a high-end Big Apple sneaker business was sentenced to nearly three years in prison for defrauding customers and...
MSG signs PepsiCo as exclusive beverage and snack partner
Get ready to see a whole lot of Pepsi at Madison Square Garden this fall. The Garden has inked a deal with PepsiCo for it to become the exclusive non-alcoholic...
Verizon beats 2nd-quarter earnings estimates
Verizon’s strong wireless business in the second quarter buoyed investors — but masked the continuing sluggish performance of its Oath internet operation. Oath, headed by Tim Armstrong, continued to post...
The moon may have once supported life
The moon may have once been able to support life, scientists say. Specifically, there were two periods in its history when conditions on the moon's surface made it potentially habitable:...
A Yankees catcher ironically gets awarded for his hustle
The recipients of this year’s Heart and Hustle Award were announced Tuesday. We know who definitely didn’t win for the Yankees. Gary Sanchez's backup, Austin Romine, received the well-timed league honor...
Three kids killed in upstate New York house fire
Three children under the age of 5 were killed in an upstate New York fire, state police said Tuesday morning. The blaze broke out around 11:45 p.m. Monday inside a...
White supremacist killed black woman for threat to 'tell everyone' he has HIV: cops
An alleged white supremacist in Kansas killed a black woman who threatened to “tell everyone” that he’s HIV positive, authorities said. Ronald Lee Kidwell, 47, told police that the violence...
Facebook sets up subsidiary in China despite censorship
Facebook has set up a subsidiary in China with registered capital of $30 million, according to an official business registration, hinting that the firm may be ramping up its presence...
Thailand cave survivors will be ordained as Buddhist novices and monks
MAE SAI, Thailand — The young soccer teammates and their coach who were rescued after being trapped in a cave in northern Thailand took part in a Buddhist ceremony Tuesday...
Israeli military says it shot down Syrian plane in its airspace
Israel said it shot down a Syrian jet fighter with surface-to-air missiles Tuesday after it entered its airspace — but Damascus said the plane was attacked while taking part in...
Doctor details 'frightening' decision to sedate Thai soccer boys
A doctor who was among nine Aussies honored for their roles in rescuing a youth soccer team and their coach from a Thai cave said he was most frightened by...
'Drunk' football player pays price for thinking cop car is Uber
IOWA CITY, Iowa — A University of Iowa football player faces a public intoxication charge after police say he drunkenly mistook a police car for an Uber. University police say...
Teacher allegedly sent explicit Snapchats to students, wanted to be called 'Kim Kardashian'
A former middle school teacher in North Dakota who allowed students to call her “Kim Kardashian” is accused of sharing sexually explicit Snapchat videos with two boys — and of...
This Johnny Manziel beginning sounds much more promising
Johnny Manziel's regular-season CFL debut could be coming soon. Following Manziel's trade Sunday from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to the Montreal Alouttes, head coach Mike Sherman introduced the 2014 first-round draft...
Harley-Davidson profit beats estimates on overseas sales
Trade war worries have not yet slowed Harley-Davidson’s roll. The Milwaukee-based motorcycle-maker reported better-than-expected second-quarter profits Tuesday, which sent shares surging more than 9 percent intraday before retreating slightly, closing...
Tour de France riders hit with tear gas as protest causes chaos
BAGNERES DE-LUCHON, France — Four-time champion Chris Froome was among riders whose eyes needed treatment for tear gas when a farmers' protest interrupted the 16th stage of the Tour de...
Trump admin may have deported hundreds of parents without kids
The Trump administration said in a court filing that it may have deported 463 parents without their children as part of the "zero tolerance" immigration policy on the southern border,...
Iran military official warns of 'strong' response to US threats
Threats by the United States will be met with an "unimaginable and regrettable" reaction, the head of Iran's armed forces said Tuesday, another escalation in the bellicose war of words...
Hundreds missing after dam collapse in southeastern Laos
BANGKOK — A hydroelectric dam collapsed in southeastern Laos, leaving an unknown number of people dead and hundreds missing, state media said Tuesday. Rescue efforts were underway as top government...
Floor collapse shocks guests during wedding ceremony
A water leak from underground pipes caused a floor to suddenly collapse during a wedding ceremony in northern China. Footage shows a table lying in the hole during the horrifying...
Judge to rule on bid for Charlottesville anniversary rally
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — An organizer of last summer's deadly white nationalist rally in Virginia is seeking a court order allowing him to stage an event marking its anniversary. U.S. District...
Over 50 people confirmed dead in Greek wildfires
Massive wildfires tore through Greece on Tuesday, killing more than 50 people — including 26 at a seaside resort. The forest fires raged near the capital of Athens, burning homes...
Rookie makes history in return from devastating head injury
CINCINNATI — Daniel Poncedeleon wasn't going to let a sore neck ruin his major league debut, not after all he's come through in the last year. The Cardinals' determined rookie...
18-year-old nursing student identified as Toronto shooting victim
An 18-year-old college student was identified on Monday as one of the victims of the Toronto shooting attack. Reese Fallon — who was beginning nursing school at McMaster University in...
Gleyber Torres must pass one last test before making return
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Yankees are ready to welcome Gleyber Torres back from the disabled list Wednesday, when they face Rays right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. Without disparaging replacements Neil Walker,...
Pat Shurmur's second chance is his best one
This is the second chance many of them do not get, the second chance Pat Shurmur has sought since getting chewed up and spit out of the Cleveland Coach-Killing Factory...
Lollygagging Gary Sanchez has used up his second chances
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A self-help best-seller by Gary Sanchez, coming soon to a Kindle near you: “How To Offend Your Defenders.” Bookends of epic Sanchez laziness defined the Yankees’...
How next Mets regime can avoid another Yoenis Cespedes mess
There are many lessons the Mets’ future president of baseball operations can learn from this current Mets mess. Here is the biggest: Don’t bow to public pressure. Do what is...
Rabid fox on the loose after attacks in Westchester
A rabid fox is reportedly on the loose after attacking three people in Westchester. The fox bit a jogger in Yorktown on Saturday then bit another man in his backyard...
Two new potential trade pieces coming into play for Mets
Two in-season arrivals are among the players the Mets have received recent trade interest in, according to an industry source. Jose Bautista and Devin Mesoraco, who are both free agents...
Oddsmaker talks his career, what separates sports bettors
A New York native, Vinny Magliulo is a VSiN oddsmaker and the sports book director for Gaughan Gaming in Las Vegas. He attended St. Anthony’s High School (then in Smithtown)....
North Korea reportedly dismantling key missile launch site
North Korea reportedly is dismantling facilities at one of their key launching stations in a possible attempt to fulfill a denuclearization pact. Satellite photos taken over the past few days...
Little girl reunited with toy lion lost on remote hike
BEND, Ore. — A little girl who lost her beloved stuffed lion on a hike in the Oregon backcountry was reunited with her favorite toy over the weekend after a...
Wildfires near Athens kill at least 24 people, guts resorts
ATHENS, Greece — Gale-fanned wildfires raged through holiday resorts near Greece's capital, killing at least 24 people by early Tuesday and injuring more than 100, including 11 in serious condition,...