September 26, 2018
Man apologizes for making false allegation against Kavanaugh
A man apologized on Twitter for making a false accusation to his senator about Brett Kavanaugh, in which he claimed the Supreme Court nominee sexually assaulted his friend on a...
Third Kavanaugh accuser's ex-boyfriend once accused her of domestic violence
The latest woman to come forward with accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh was accused of domestic violence by an ex-boyfriend in 2001, a report said. Julie Swetnick was...
Olivier Vernon is practicing again
There was a sight for sore eyes Wednesday at Giants practice, with a long-lost pass rusher wearing No. 54 finally back in the fold. For the first time since he...
NYCHA tenants shock judge with tales of terrible living conditions
More than 100 NYCHA tenants crowded into a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday to describe their horrible living conditions — but the story that moved the judge most was of a mother...
Sweater weather is approaching in NYC
Get ready to break out those hoodies, folks — because the city is on the brink of sweater weather. Meteorologists expect the mercury to dip down for good in the...
New CBS board may be more open to Viacom merger
With six new members — including a new leader — the CBS board is no longer a Les Moonves production. Before the changeover, the board had lined up solidly behind...
Yankees and Tanaka implode as rally falls short in sloppy effort
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Three runs in the opening inning Wednesday weren’t enough to push the Yankees closer to making sure the AL wild-card game will be played in The...
Muted GOP response leaves Kavanaugh confirmation up in the air
Republican leaders maintained their support for Brett Kavanaugh Wednesday, but the muted response from key GOP lawmakers left little doubt the Supreme Court nominee’s confirmation was uncertain. After a third...
US should authorize more fracking if oil prices climb
The price of oil is going up again because Wall Street came to the conclusion that the Saudis want it back to the $80 level. So, naturally, the financial markets...
Jeff Hornacek will be with the Nets during camp
Former Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek, who is close with coach Kenny Atkinson, will be with the Nets through camp and will “probably come from time to time” through the season....
Story of third Kavanaugh accuser is the weakest yet
The latest allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh are so thin and implausible, they would make Sabrina Rubin Erdely blush. Erdely was the journalist behind a 2014 Rolling Stone article about...
Nets coach already working on fixing a past weakness
If the Nets want to take another step forward this season, it’ll require getting stops. Or more accurately, getting turnovers. Defense has been the top focus on the first two...
Startling number of city public school students don't understand basic math, English
More than half of city public school students still don’t have a basic grasp of math and English, according to the latest round of state test results released Wednesday. Overall,...
Waste from Hurricane Florence starts to flow into Atlantic Ocean
Hurricane Florence transformed parts of the North Carolina coast into a contaminated wasteland, with NASA satellite images showing dark, debris-filled rivers flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. The photos were taken...
Tyler Glasnow trending up as he faces the Yankees
Give them an inch and they’ll take 6 feet. Dodgers played the D’backs on Tuesday and the game was delayed as umpire Joe West saw that the cameras near the...
Trump: If I wasn't elected we'd be in a war with North Korea
President Trump said Wednesday that the United States would have gotten into a war with North Korea costing “millions” of lives if he weren’t in the White House. “You are...
Ryder Cup pairings coming into focus
SAINT-QUENTIN-en-YVELINES, France — The pairings for the Ryder Cup’s opening Friday morning matches won’t be made official until the two captains divulge them Thursday, but the writing is on the...
De Blasio has private sit-down with Cuban president
Mayor de Blasio had a private sit-down with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in Manhattan on Wednesday, just hours after the communist country’s new leader denounced America’s longtime embargo in a...
Inmates busted reeling in contraband from jail windows
They went on a fishing trip without ever leaving lockup. Inmates at the Brooklyn Detention Complex used crudely fashioned fishing poles to smuggle in cellphones, chargers, booze and other contraband...
How the Fed's rate hikes could put economy in the hole
The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate on Wednesday, just as it has done seven other times since late 2015. It was just as everyone expected. In doing so,...
Giants bracing for running back more dangerous than Barkley
It is rare indeed when something is so outrageous, it reads like a misprint and sounds like an untruth. This is one of those deals. How can it possibly be...
Monday Night Football draws largest audience of the season
Despite drawing its largest audience this season, ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” saw its ratings fall 12.4 percent from Week 3 last year — as last year’s game drew an outsize...
Europe's top gun: We're 'fresher' than the Americans
SAINT-QUENTIN-en-YVELINES, France — Justin Rose, flush from his $10 million payday Sunday as the FedExCup playoff winner, declared Wednesday he believes the European team is “fresher’’ than the American side...
NYPD looking to the skies for drones during UN meetings
The NYPD-packed security team protecting the annual United Nations General Assembly is keeping watch for a new threat this year: drones. In the wake of August’s attempted assassination of Venezuelan...
Jacob deGrom may have just locked up the Cy Young Award
Jacob deGrom’s final win of the season could clinch the greatest victory of his career. Capping off one of the most dominant seasons in franchise — and modern baseball —...
NFL rookies spark huge increase in jersey sales
Four standout NFL rookies have sparked a 30 percent spike in league merchandise sales this season, The Post has learned. That surge showed up dramatically over the weekend when three...
How Hot Wheels became the biggest little toy car in the world
The history of the world’s best-selling toy car, which has inspired kids to drag-race across the couch for five decades, began with an old-fashioned meet-cute. It was in Denver in...
Nets plan to rely on trio discussed in potential Butler package
While some in Brooklyn are dreaming of the Nets adding All-Star wing Jimmy Butler, sources have told The Post that no deal is imminent or even likely. Besides, they may...
Lawyers for Christine Blasey Ford release polygraph results
The attorneys for Judge Brett Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford have released results from a polygraph test she took last month -- which she apparently passed. The exam was administered...
Bryce Harper knows it may have been his Washington goodbye
WASHINGTON — More than 3½ hours before the start of what many expect to be his last game at Nationals Park as a member of the Washington Nationals, Bryce Harper...
Jamal Adams' running mate may be set to return vs. Jaguars
The Jets may have one of their top defensive players back for Sunday’s game against the Jaguars. Safety Marcus Maye practiced on Wednesday, his first practice in about a month....
Graphic video shows bodybuilder assaulting girlfriend in 'roid rage' attack
A disturbing and graphic video appearing to show a hulking bodybuilder pummel his girlfriend surfaced Wednesday as the man remains jailed in Michigan after what attorneys are calling a “roid...
Todd Bowles on Mayfield prep flak: Adams 'misspoke'
This is becoming a trend the Jets do not want to turn into a habit. Five weeks after ripping last year’s team, Jamal Adams took aim at the Jets’ coaching...
More schools are nixing homework because parents say it's annoying
For Liat Tamam, the daily, tearful battles over homework started soon after her daughter entered kindergarten. “It just became this huge drama,” the Bushwick-based mother of two tells The Post...
Seven questions for Julie Swetnick and Michael Avenatti
Julie Swetnick, in a signed statement released Wednesday, claims she “witnessed Mark Judge and Brett Kavanaugh drink excessively and engage in highly inappropriate conduct, including being overly aggressive with girls...
Democracy 101: Let your opponents eat in peace
Should we really care if people are rude to figures like Sen. Ted Cruz, White House spokesperson Sarah Huckabee Sanders or Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen when they go out...
What Trump must do to stop Europe from end-running his Iran sanctions
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani this week refused to meet with President Trump at the United Nations. One of the big reasons: He and his European backers are waiting to see...
Man who photographed Mother Teresa, Beyoncé lists lavish townhouse
Kenyan-born British photographer Max Vadukul has put his Murray Hill townhouse at 237 E. 32nd St. on the market for $5.35 million. Vadukul — who has photographed Mother Teresa, Mick...
Fuming residents say Staten Island bus route revamp is a disaster
The MTA’s revamp of Staten Island’s bus system is a disaster — with longer wait times, overcrowding and commutes that have stretched into hours, residents griped at the agency’s board...
Middle school blasted for 'inappropriate' spirit week themes
A concerned father in Louisiana is speaking out about the “inappropriate” spirit week themes at his daughter’s middle school in the hopes of raising awareness regarding the style guidelines for...
'Anti-Semitic' posters targeted by NYPD are part of anti-hate campaign
Cops announced that they were looking for two men who they said plastered anti-Semitic posters on a wall in Brooklyn last month -- except the posters were actually part of...
Mystery hitchhiker is latest twist in trial of teen cheerleader burned alive
The mystery deepened in the horrific murder of 19-year-old Jessica Chambers when new details emerged about a stranger flagging down a car for a ride the night she was burned...
Lovebird 'Gotham' stars selling Manhattan condo
Actor/director Ben McKenzie and his wife Morena Baccarin — who star together on the Fox series “Gotham” — have listed their apartment at 2 River Terrace in Battery Park City...
Is it medically possible to overdose on Flamin' Hot Cheetos?
Junk food aficionados gulped in worry this week when rapper Lil Xan revealed that he had landed in an ER after OD'ing on America’s No. 1 cult-favorite snack, Flamin’ Hot...
Woman says fire ant stings nearly killed her
A North Carolina woman never thought completing a simple task such as yard work would result in a near-death experience. Donna Kearns, of Archdale, was cutting through tall grass with...
Tennis champ Chris Evert offers lesson to buyer of Florida house
Tennis star Chris Evert is tossing in a private lesson along with the purchase of her Boca Raton, Fla. estate, which is asking $4.99 million. Evert, the former No. 1...
Trump: Con-artist Dems would have voted against George Washington
President Trump held a wide-ranging press conference Wednesday, where he accused Democrats of being so obstructionist that they wouldn't have approved George Washington if Trump had nominated him. "George Washington,...
Michael Strahan is still hunting for a swanky NYC pad
It’s game on for football Hall of Famer and Emmy-winning television personality Michael Strahan. The former New York Giant has been spotted hunting for a new Manhattan home. This time,...
Living above Amanda Seyfried in NYC costs millions
An apartment at Greenwich Village’s Devonshire House — directly above the one owned by actress Amanda Seyfried, who’s had roles in “Mean Girls” and both “Mamma Mia!” films — is...
This Brooklyn neighborhood is cool — and still affordable
Nikki Grossman had her eye on Sunset Park for some time. Formerly a resident of the Lower East Side, Grossman moved to area rental building The Hamilton in June. She...
Kavanaugh accused of shoving woman ‘aggressively and sexually’ in the '90s
The Senate Judiciary Committee is looking into another sexual misconduct allegation against Brett Kavanaugh, involving an incident that took place in 1998, according to documents obtained by The Post. The...
This looks to be the next big Cuomo scandal
Team Cuomo has been playing fast and loose with the facts about dubious campaign donations from an upstate health care firm. The Albany Times-Union reported Tuesday that Gov. Andrew Cuomo...
State scores again show charter schools doing exactly what New York needs
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Chancellor Richard Carranza are crowing about the new state test scores for grades 3-8. Why? Yes, the city slightly outperformed the statewide average — but...
This 'accuser' looks like just another Avenatti stunt
Michael Avenatti tossed another wrench into the Brett Kavanaugh nomination Wednesday, releasing Julie Swetnick’s sworn statement that seems to accuse the judge of participating in gang rapes during his high-school...
Strangers help reduce pain better than familiar faces: study
Next time you feel like turning to kin for comfort, you might want to seek out a stranger instead. Researchers at universities in Würzburg, Germany, Amsterdam and Zurich have found...
Should addiction be treated as a spectrum disorder like autism?
In spring 2000, pediatrician Paul Thomas was cleaning out his Portland, Ore., shed when he made a horrifying discovery. It was a vision board he’d made in 1989, when he...
Kristaps Porzingis' energy at camp is starting to infect Knicks
Enes Kanter didn’t know what to expect from Kristaps Porzingis in training camp. After all, once he tore his ACL last Feb. 6, Porzingis became a ghost, doing his own...
How to find a safe dog groomer
Reports that 47 dogs died after being groomed at PetSmart stores — 32 of them since 2015 — have rocked pet owners and groomers alike. “I just find it very...
Sitcom vets go old school in 'The Cool Kids'
It's not easy pulling off “senior humor” in a medium, and a genre, that caters to a younger audience. So if you’re looking for groundbreaking television in the new Fox...
Correction officer shoots at raccoon, hits neighbor's garage: cops
A state Correction officer lost his cool over a raccoon he spotted in his Queens yard and fired eight rounds at the animal -- shooting up his neighbor's garage in...
Rosenstein may get to keep his job after all
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein may not lose his job after all. President Trump said Wednesday that his “preference” would be to keep Rosenstein while he’s overseeing the special counsel’s...
Bride attacked on wedding day by sword-wielding hedge fund manager
A hedge fund manager from New York was arrested over the weekend for attacking and threatening to kill a bride on her wedding day -- with a sword, cops said....
Eleanor Roosevelt's final home is on the market for $20M
An Upper East Side townhouse where former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt once lived and entertained world leaders - from Nikita Khrushchev to Golda Meir to John F. Kennedy - is about...
Alex Rodriguez is already out at 'Good Morning America'
A-Rod is one and done at “Good Morning America.” A little more than a year ago and to some fanfare, Alex Rodriguez joined the morning show and ABC News as...
Read Christine Blasey Ford's written testimony to Senate
The Brett Kavanaugh accuser set to level her sex-assault allegations against the US Supreme Court nominee before a Senate panel Thursday released the statement she plans to read to the...
These goats are taking over LA's party scene
They're real party animals in LA. Spanky and Pippin, a pair of Nigerian Dwarf goats, have been making the rounds at the city’s wildest events. It costs $99 an hour...
NYPD praises 2 cops for moving traffic during UN General Assembly
The NYPD hailed two of its traffic-enforcement agents Wednesday -- for keeping vehicles flowing during the United Nations General Assembly in Manhattan. “They’re the best of the best, if you...
Man accused of threatening to 'kill every white' person charged
An unhinged man who prosecutors say vowed to "kill every white" person during a violent three-day spree is off the streets and behind bars. Kevin Raphael is accused of descending...
Mark Judge's ex: I'll speak to FBI or Senate about Kavanaugh accusations
An ex-girlfriend of Mark Judge -- the former high school classmate of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh who has been accused of watching Kavanaugh sexually assault a teen girl in...
Serena Williams bags $857,500 in SurveyMonkey IPO
SurveyMonkey’s debut on the stock market looked like a grand slam for tennis ace Serena Williams. Shares of SVMK — parent company of the online survey platform — soared 45...
Trump spars with reporters over Kavanaugh accusers
President Trump on Wednesday accused senate Democrats of pushing “con job” allegations against his Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. "Schumer and his buddies are all laughing,” Trump said of US...
Why Trump's likely to replace Mattis . . . and other commentary
Foreign desk: Trump Makes His Case on US Sovereignty President Trump’s foreign policy is rightly often portrayed as “a mass of contradictions,” notes Bloomberg’s Eli Lake. But that misses a...
Mom warns of disturbing public bathroom changing table marks
A mother in Indiana is hoping to catch the attention of parents nationwide with her message about the importance of cleaning infant changing areas in rest stops and public areas....
Cadillac is ditching NYC to move back to Detroit
Cadillac, which won a $1 million grant from the state in February to renovate its headquarters in Soho, announced Wednesday it’s moving back to its old turf in Detroit. Steve...
Why Brits are going bonkers over Meghan Markle closing a car door
Meghan Markle turned heads at her first solo engagement as a royal Tuesday — and not just because of her sleek, black Givenchy outfit. Indeed, the big shocker was that...
Smith & Wesson loses duel with nuns over gun safety
In a showdown between nuns and guns, the sisters won. Prodded by Catholic nuns, shareholders of Smith & Wesson’s parent company passed a resolution calling for the gun manufacturer to...
Why you might not be able to find a Citi Bike right now
If you're a Citi Bike rider and had trouble finding wheels this week, here's why. The company says it had to pull a portion of its fleet from service because...
Giants coach fascinated by Evan Engram's fill-in: 'Mark Bavaro aura'
No pressure, Rhett. Giants coach Pat Shurmur offered a hefty comparison for the tight end who will have to lead the charge in making up for the absence of Evan...
Bride paralyzed in freak accident days after Maui wedding
A Texas bride celebrating her dream wedding in Maui was paralyzed in a tragic accident while boogie boarding just four days after saying “I do.” Nikki Lewis, who wed husband...
Miss Ukraine loses title after pageant officials find out she's a divorced mom
Veronika Didusenko, who was recently named Miss Ukraine at the country's national beauty pageant, was stripped of her title after pageant officials learned that she lied about being a divorced...
Homophobic bigot who allegedly attacked two gay men turns himself in
The bigot who randomly attacked two gay men in Williamsburg -- hurling a slur at them and then knocking them unconscious -- is an Ernst & Young consultant who was...
Man gets 5 years for killing dad to save sister from sex assault
The legal tale of a Brooklyn teen who slaughtered his father to save his sister ended Wednesday, when the admitted killer was sentenced to five years behind bars. A stoic-looking...
J.R. Smith has an interesting take on his incredible finals blunder
It was a blunder for the ages. A moment that had millions of fans across the country screaming at their TVs. It broke the internet. It broke LeBron James. But...
Disney World's baffling new ticketing system frustrates fans
Looking to travel to Disney World on the fly and enjoy rides whenever you please? Not so fast. In an effort to curb crowds, Walt Disney World this week introduced...
Didi Gregorius cleared, sounds like a go for wild-card game
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Yankees feared the worst when Didi Gregorius tore cartilage in his right wrist sliding headfirst into home to score the winning run on Saturday, but...
Vet forced to sever own arm after getting it stuck in meat grinder
JAMESTOWN, N.D. — A 69-year-old Vietnam vet who lost a hand after it got stuck in a meat mixer while he was making sausage at his North Dakota home says...
WhatsApp co-founder: ‘I am a sellout’ for working for Facebook
“I am a sellout. I acknowledge that.” WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton, dressed in a WhatsApp baseball cap and T-shirt, said those words while sitting down with a Forbes reporter in...
Big tobacco has its eyes on legal marijuana
According to cannabis industry experts, it’s very likely that the country’s largest tobacco companies will get into the marijuana business, in some way, when it is possible. The question becomes...
Astronomers discover origin of mysterious cigar-shaped space rock
Scientists have uncovered the truth about a mysterious space rock called Oumuamua that has been hurtling through Earth’s solar system and was spotted last year. A group of acclaimed astronomers,...
Vintage Apple-1 computer sells for $375K at auction
A vintage and fully functioning Apple-1 computer designed by company co-founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak has fetched $375,000 at auction. The original owner bought the machine from The Byte...
Sex offender arrested for driving around with dead woman in trunk
A registered sex offender in Oregon was busted on murder charges after a victim who investigators believe is an 89-year-old missing woman was found dead inside his car, police said....
Trump uses media company's ad to prove China's election meddling
President Trump followed up on his claim that China is trying to interfere in the upcoming midterm elections by posting a photo on his Twitter page of an advertising section...
Welcome to the most intimidating shot in golf
SAINT-QUENTIN-en-YVELINES, France — Some things in life you cannot simulate until you experience the real thing. The unmistakable rush of adrenaline coursing through a golfer’s body while standing on the...
Seal slaps kayaker across the face with an octopus
This sassy seal used an octopus as a weapon, slapping a kayaker across the face. “I was like, ‘Mate, what just happened?’” the stunned victim said. Watch the incredible sea...
Teacher says she was fired for ignoring school's 'No Zero' policy
A Florida teacher says she was fired when she refused to give students credit for homework they never turned in. When a group of eighth-grade students never handed in their...
Nobody eats three meals a day anymore
Three meals a day is a thing of the past as nearly three-quarters of Americans no longer eat a traditional breakfast, lunch and dinner, according to a new study. Research...
This is Brooklyn’s most expensive co-op
Brooklyn’s most expensive co-op for sale is a $13 million duplex penthouse at 1 Pierrepont St. in Brooklyn Heights. The 3,680-square-foot home has four bedrooms, and comes with stunning views...
Twitter to crack down on 'dehumanizing' speech
Twitter has announced a new policy meant to ban “dehumanizing” speech, or language that treats someone as “less than human," in an effort to curb online bullying. Twitter executives Vijaya...
Judge reassigned after allegedly suggesting prosecutor had sex with him
A veteran Chicago judge was reassigned after he was accused of calling a female prosecutor and former law school classmate “a bitch,” and implying that he may have had sex...
This skyscraper looks like a massive penis
When China's Guangxi New Media Center was unveiled in August, it was designed after the province's terraced landscapes. Instead, some spectators say it resembles a giant penis. The structure took...
Conor McGregor's dad lays into Khabib Nurmagomedov’s camp
Conor McGregor’s dad has slung mud at Khabib Nurmagomedov’s camp ahead of the pair’s highly anticipated clash at UFC 229 in October. Tony McGregor accused Nurmagomedov of disrespecting him during...
There's no one safe from David Fizdale's roster free-for-all
David Fizdale got fired up when a reporter asked the first-year Knicks coach if his starting-lineup choices will be influenced by politics and big contracts. Enes Kanter and Tim Hardaway...
Fake dentist busted putting braces on teen girl: cops
He's not a dentist — but he played one in New Jersey. A man married to a dentist pretended to have the same gig as his wife — going so...
Fed raises rates for third time this year
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve has raised a key interest rate for the third time this year in response to a strong US economy and signaled that it expects to...
Avenatti warns critics trying to discredit latest Kavanaugh accuser
The lawyer for the latest woman to accuse Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct issued a warning Wednesday to those looking to discredit her. “My client has been issued a number...
Suspect busted with fake $100 bills between his butt cheeks: cops
A Tennessee man pulled over during a traffic stop was found sitting on some funny money, police said. Robert Mitchell, 29, was stopped by police on Monday in Nashville, where...
Papa John's shares rise amid reports investors may be weighing bids
Papa Johns is finally getting the kind of attention it wants. Shares of the fractious pizza chain rose 8.5 percent on Wednesday amid reports that deep-pocketed investors may be weighing...
It just got harder for Patriots to fix ailing offense
The Patriots' thus-far punchless offense took another hit on Wednesday. New England placed leading rusher Rex Burkhead on injured reserve after the running back sustained a neck injury in the...
Seagram's heiress wants more freedom after Nxivm house arrest
Seagram's heiress and Nxivm member Clare Bronfman thinks her $100 million bond should buy her just a little more freedom. Bronfman has been subject to home confinement, electronic monitoring, and...
Inmate escapes prison, tries to sneak back in with contraband
A Tennessee inmate found escaping prison was the easy part — getting back in proved much more difficult. Robert Fusco, who is already serving a 68-year sentence for especially aggravated...
SEC makes its first data-breach clampdown
Iowa-based brokerage Voya Financial got slapped by the feds with a $1 million penalty over a data breach that exposed the personal data of 5,600 clients. The Wednesday settlement is...
Show sparks outrage after warning Chinese tourists not to eat dogs
The Chinese embassy in Sweden accused a local television show of racism after it aired a satirical skit that warned tourists from China not to defecate in public or eat...
Cuomo closes odd loophole that plagued barbers and beauticians
Gov. Cuomo signed legislation Wednesday that makes it a crime to skip out on barbers and beauticians, closing a loophole that bedeviled the small businesses for years. Previously, not paying...
World's first calorie-burning car is straight out of 'The Flintstones'
A new startup has developed a way to get lazy people to work up a sweat just by driving to work. The FitCar PPV has been developed by Nasser Al...
First man jailed under France's new sexual harassment law
A drunken Frenchman who slapped a woman’s bottom on a crowded bus is the first to be sent to prison under France's tough new sexual harassment laws. The 30-year-old, whose...
Kavanaugh says new allegations are 'ridiculous and from the Twilight Zone'
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh denied explosive allegations Wednesday that he was present at alcohol-fueled gang rapes while in high school. “This is ridiculous and from the Twilight...
Brett Kavanaugh to deny sex assault allegations in Senate testimony
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is expected to categorically deny sexually assaulting anyone when he appears at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Thursday — as a third accuser stepped forward...
Woman in nightclub is the 'internet's most relatable meme'
A hilarious picture of a man shouting into a bored-looking woman's ear in a nightclub has become the "internet's most relatable meme." The shot from Milk Tuesdays at Bourbon nightclub...
Man gets flying ban for plan to reveal flight attendant ex-wife's sex diary
A jilted husband’s plan to publish his flight attendant wife’s secret sex diary, which detailed her steamy encounters with airlines colleagues, has backfired after he was slapped with a flying...
Dad of autistic boy who vanished from park speaks out as search continues
The father of an autistic 6-year-old boy last seen in a North Carolina park said Wednesday he’s racked with guilt for letting his son out of his sight -- as...
Mediterranean diet can slash your risk of depression
A Mediterranean diet rich in fruit, veggies, nuts, fish and plants can slash depression risk by a third, experts claim. They found there was compelling evidence of a relationship between...
Uber in $148 million settlement over 2016 data breach
Uber has settled with the top legal officers in all 50 US states over a massive data breach that the company failed to disclose in 2016, resolving one of the...
Preschoolers in Japan using tablets instead of crayons
YOSHIKAWA, Japan — It’s drawing time at this suburban nursery school in Japan, but instead of crayons, tiny fingers are tapping on colors on iPad screens and taking selfies. Digital...
20 TKEs storm Kappa Sig house and kick off massive frat boy brawl
A frat war involving students at St. John’s University led to four arrests Wednesday, when up to 20 men from one disgraced fraternity broke into the Queens home of another...
Wife left with amnesia after alleged hammer attack by 'family man' husband
A father from Sydney, Australia who allegedly delivered a life-altering blow to his wife’s head with a hammer and repeatedly stabbed her with a knife was an “ordinary … family...
Troubled Vikings star jumped out of ambulance on frightening day: police
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen jumped out of an ambulance while on the way to a hospital for a mental health evaluation, according to newly released police reports. The...
US sees highest number of babies born with syphilis in 20 years
The number of babies born with syphilis in the US has skyrocketed to a 20-year high, the Center for Disease Control said. More than 900 babies were born infected with...
Family of teen killed by stray bullet sees 'tragedy on both sides'
The family of the Utah teen who was killed by a stray bullet is no longer angry with the person who fired the fatal shot less than a week ago,...
Working Families Party looks for new ballot position for Cynthia Nixon
The Working Families Party has taken its first step to find a new ballot position for Cynthia Nixon in November, so it can move her off its line for governor...
Workers rescued from dangling scaffolding in Manhattan
Two window-washers were left dangling on a broken scaffold outside the 16th floor of a Manhattan building Wednesday. The men were on the motorized scaffolding when it malfunctioned around 10...
Trump's new ride is straight out of a James Bond movie
President Trump has a new, tricked-out, $1.5 million limo — and it comes fully loaded with bags of his blood type, as well as features to ward off just about...
Siri loves spreading conspiracy theories
At the time of this writing, in the late afternoon on Tuesday, if I swipe to the right on my iPhone 7 Plus and type “Obama Muslim” into the search...
Third Kavanaugh accuser is decorated US government employee
The third woman to accuse Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct as a teen is a Washington, DC, resident who has had a career working for the federal...
Lawyer sues his ex to get back $100K engagement ring
You can’t put a price on love, but you can put a price on a breakup: $100,000. Ryan Strasser, an associate with Troutman Sanders law firm in Washington, DC, filed...
Here's what Brett Kavanaugh's 1982 calendar shows us
Brett Kavanaugh's summer of 1982 was jam-packed with basketball games, beach trips, movie dates, parties and typical teenage chores, according to a copy of his personal calendar revealed Wednesday. The...
The Jimmy Butler sweepstakes intensifies with a new favorite
It looks like Jimmy Butler wants to take his talents to South Beach. As the veteran star's standoff with the Minnesota Timberwolves enters its second week, a report indicates that...
Bus conductor will stop at nothing to get your money
When a sudden rainstorm struck Manila in the Philippines, a large crowd was forced to pile into a public bus. The vehicle was too crowded to walk around in, but...
'Danish Crocodile Dundee' slammed by wildlife officials for jumping on croc
A Danish tourist has earned the ire of Australian wildlife authorities after an astonishing video emerged of him climbing on top of a monster 1,433-pound crocodile in the country's Northern...
Steelers legend: Le'Veon Bell should return and fake injury
James Harrison has a solution for the Le'Veon Bell-Steelers impasse. "I think the play for Le'Veon, if I'm Le'Veon, is I'm coming back -- what is it, November 13? --...
Making the $1,249 iPhone XS only costs Apple $443
The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max start at $999 and $1,099, and go up to $1,349 and $1,449, respectively. They’re anything but cheap, although there are plenty of ways...
Trump accuses China of election meddling, slams Russia for 'enabling' Syrian regime
President Trump on Wednesday accused China of trying to interfere in the November midterm elections "against my administration" and called out Russia and Iran for allowing Syria to carry out...
'Payback a bitch:' Model ex's mom joins Jimmy Garoppolo hate
Jimmy Garoppolo's ex isn't the only woman reacting to the quarterback's lost season. Shortly after the 49ers' $137 million man tore his ACL during Sunday's 38-27 loss to the Chiefs,...
Brett Kavanaugh accused of drugging women who were then gang-raped
A third woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct has come forward — alleging he helped "drug" girls at parties in the 1980s where they were gang-raped....
Woman hid dead baby in train station storage locker for years
A woman in Japan paid for a coin-operated storage locker for close to five years — to hide her dead baby, police said Wednesday. Emiri Suzaki, 49, turned herself in...
Fox will sell its Sky stake to Comcast
Twenty-First Century Fox agreed to sell its stake in Sky to Comcast, securing the US cable group’s $40 billion takeover of its European peer and ending Rupert Murdoch’s relationship with...
The Rockets need this to be a changed Carmelo Anthony
HOUSTON — Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta didn't waste any time telling Carmelo Anthony why he wanted him on his team. "I'll tell you exactly what I told him," Fertitta...
Pit bull rescued from fighting ring to join police department
At one time, a 3-year-old pit bull’s life was confined to a fighting ring in Canada. But three years later, the young pup has been given a new lease on...
Some female termites don't need males to reproduce
There are obviously lots and lots of species in the animal kingdom that require both a male and female for reproduction, but not all of them. Asexual reproduction is a...
Facebook tells police to quit making fake profiles to monitor activists
I live in Memphis, just like Bob Smith, and even though we’ve never met, I happen to know a lot about him. I know, based on his Facebook likes, that...
Kangaroo hops out of South Florida sanctuary, remains on the loose
Floridians received a surprise on Tuesday when a kangaroo was spotted hopping the streets of Palm Beach County. The 5-year-old kangaroo, named Storm, somehow escaped from an animal sanctuary in...
Mosquito lives rent-free inside man's nose
When a man in Hai Duong, Vietnam, went to his doctor complaining about a weird noise coming from his nose, nobody was prepared for what they found. A live mosquito had...
Trump to present Middle East peace plan in coming months
President Trump said Wednesday that he believes a two-state solution ���works best” to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict — and will present the peace plan in the coming months. “I like...
Google admits to privacy 'mistakes' in Capitol Hill testimony
Google will acknowledge that it has made “mistakes” on privacy issues in testimony an executive of the Alphabet Inc. unit will deliver to a US Senate committee Wednesday, according to...
Woman kept dead mother's body at home to watch it decompose: cops
A North Carolina woman kept her mother’s body at home for several months to satisfy her curiosity about the “stages of death,” police said. Donna Sue Hudgins, 69, of Enfield,...
Max Scherzer lays Cy Young gauntlet down to Jacob deGrom
WASHINGTON — It's your turn, Jacob deGrom. With a bottle of bubbly at his feet and a baseball with the inscription "300 Ks" in a case in his locker, Max...
Town might nix street named after Paul Manafort's father
A street in Connecticut named Paul Manafort Drive faces a dead end. The city of New Britain, Connecticut, might change the now-toxic moniker -- even though it actually honors the...
Uber exec disciplined for making sleazy comments to co-workers
Uber’s head of corporate development, Cameron Poetzscher, was disciplined after a probe found he had a pattern of making sexually suggestive comments about other co-workers, the Wall Street Journal reported...
Kavanaugh's accuser offers Senate 4 people to corroborate claims
Attorneys for Christine Blasey Ford say they have submitted sworn affidavits to the Senate Judiciary Committee from four people who corroborate her claims that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually...
JPMorgan Chase is in talks to lead Lyft's IPO
JPMorgan Chase is in talks about leading Lyft’s upcoming initial public offering as an underwriter, after rivals Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley decided not to pursue such a role out...
Matt Harvey throws a little free-agency shade at Mets
Let it go, Matt. Former Mets ace Matt Harvey will finally get his shot at free agency this offseason after wrapping up his tumultuous 2018 season Tuesday night, and he...
State senator accused of sexting grad student, sending penis pic
A state senator in Texas is accused of sending an explicit text message and a photo of his genitals to a University of Texas graduate student — telling her, “I...
Severe thunderstorms to rock NYC and Northeast
A cold front is bearing down on the tri-state area — ushering in heavy storms and pounding rain in the Big Apple and across the Northeast late Wednesday, according to...
Second Kavanaugh accuser says she would testify at Senate hearing
The attorney for a second woman accusing Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct said Wednesday that she would be willing to testify at a Senate hearing and is certain about her...
Third UK patient diagnosed with rare monkeypox virus
LONDON - A health worker in northern England has become the third person in Britain to contract a rare illness caused by a monkeypox virus after caring for a patient...
Iran blames America's isolation for UN laughing at Trump
GENEVA - Laughter heard during U.S. President Donald Trump's speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday was a sign of America's isolation, the head of Iran's elite Revolutionary...
Curves are welcome at this plus-size dance company
This dance troupe won’t ask you to lose weight. Akira Armstrong, who has appeared in two Beyoncé videos, started Pretty Big Movement, in New York City, as a space for...
Man charged with battery for throwing person off a bridge
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Police say a man and a woman whose bike had a flat tire were attacked as they tried to walk across the Main Street Bridge in...
Skating dog puts the haters on ice
Benny is a dog who was rescued from being put to sleep at a shelter when he was a puppy. His new owner, Cheryl Del Sangro, took him to hockey practice...
Pope asks Chinese Catholics to reconcile, hoping to heal wounds
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is urging Chinese Catholics to trust him and make concrete gestures of reconciliation following a landmark deal over bishop appointments aimed at ending decades of...
Yankees rookie 'pitching himself into playoff conversation'
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Justus Sheffield came into the season with the most fanfare, but another young Yankees lefty suddenly has become a reliable option out of the bullpen. Stephen...
David Wright and Jose Reyes will play together once more
Jose Reyes and David Wright will reunite on the left side of the Mets infield Saturday night in a probable farewell for both. Manager Mickey Callaway said before the Mets'...
Yankees aren't thinking about the A's — yet
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — When the Yankees beat the Rays Monday night, it turned out they assured a wild-card matchup against the A’s on Oct. 3. But a pair of...
Kristaps Porzingis showing a different commitment to Knicks
As David Fizdale’s first training-camp practice as Knicks head coach ended Tuesday, Kristaps Porzingis ran from the sidelines and joined the group huddle. That wasn’t seen near the end of...
Luis Severino lost his 'edge' — and chance for wild-card statement
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — If there’s one thing J.A. Happ, Masahiro Tanaka and Tuesday’s starter, Luis Severino, have in common, it’s that none of them has looked like No. 1...
Mickey Callaway gets the dreaded vote of confidence
Mickey Callaway has shown enough in his rookie managerial season that he should expect a return to his position with the Mets in 2019. That was the assessment of assistant...
Jets should take hard look at Jaguars' risky blueprint
The Jets will spend this week dissecting the Jaguars’ defense, looking for holes in a unit that is fourth in the NFL in yards allowed and second in scoring defense....
What Eli Manning must do to beat Brees in battle of vet QBs
Listened in on a phone conversation between Eli and Peyton Manning. It went like this: Peyton: “If you love me, little brother, you will play keep-away on Sunday and not...
St. John's about to snag a Duke official as its new AD
St. John’s is closing in on a new athletic director, and the Queens school is picking from one of the nation’s most successful athletic departments for that choice. Mike Cragg,...
Here's the best way to play the MLB postseason
An exciting final week of Major League Baseball’s regular season is going to lead to an even more exciting postseason. Current odds to win the World Series from William Hill...
Why Europeans really have a home-course advantage
SAINT-QUENTIN-en-YVELINES, France — There’s a laundry list of reasons why the U.S. Ryder Cup team hasn’t won on foreign soil in 25 years. Some years the Europeans have simply been...
Vikings will cover after suffering humiliating loss
The Vikings were the victims of the NFL’s biggest upset since 1995 in a 27-6 loss to the Bills as 17-point favorites. Kirk Cousins lost two fumbles, threw a pick,...
Vinni Lettieri is giving Rangers' rookies a run for their money
Lias Andersson had a big first game in New Jersey and Neal Pionk has been the same steadying and creative presence in two preseason outings as he was during his...
Escaped inmate caught while ordering sweet tea at restaurant
A Florida correctional inmate who escaped a work site on Monday was captured after he was reportedly spotted ordering sweet tea nearby. Taylor Fender, 23, walked away from a work...
This groundbreaking test could spot deadly heart problems in just 20 minutes
A 20-minute test could spot deadly hidden heart problems. The new test – which involves inserting a tiny wire into the heart – could pick up thousands of cases of...
Chris Mullin sees St. John's as group he's been waiting for
Depth. Explosive talent. Experience. After three losing seasons, littered with setbacks on the court and off and a few fleeting bright moments, Chris Mullin believes he has the team in...
Cracked beam forces new $2B subway terminal to shut down
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco officials shut down the city's celebrated new $2.2 billion transit terminal Tuesday after discovering a crack in a support beam under the center's public roof...
Reds left-hander will get it done again
If you had an appointment with Dr. Huxtable you will have to reschedule. Show’s over for Bill Cosby. The 81-year-old TV icon was sentenced to three to 10 years in...
Ex-WBC champion Victor Ortiz charged with rape
OXNARD, Calif. — Former welterweight champion Victor Ortiz has been charged with raping a woman inside a home in March. Police in Oxnard say the 31-year-old Ortiz turned himself into...
Teacher pleads guilty to sexually abusing former student
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Wyoming junior high teacher has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a teenage girl, ending his trial that began this week. The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports 34-year-old...
Mexico disarms entire Acapulco police force over link to drug gangs
MEXICO CITY — Authorities in southern Mexico disarmed and placed under investigation the entire police force in the once-glittering resort of Acapulco on Tuesday, claiming the local cops were infiltrated...
FEMA head reportedly spent $150K on unauthorized travel
The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency reportedly spent $151,000 on unauthorized government travel — including during a trip to Hawaii with his family. FEMA chief Brock Long used...
Vets compare turtle's eel removal surgery to a horror movie
MARATHON, Fla. — A veterinarian has removed a 2-foot-long eel from the body cavity of a loggerhead sea turtle in the Florida Keys. Dr. Brooke Burkhalter needed three hours Tuesday...
Jamal Adams: We weren't prepared for Baker Mayfield
Jets star safety Jamal Adams took an indirect shot at his coaches on Tuesday during a radio interview. Adams said the Jets’ defense was unprepared for Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield...