October 4, 2018
Tom Brady reaches two more NFL milestones in Patriots' win
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — On a night when he reached 500 career touchdown passes, Tom Brady welcomed back a buddy with one of his three scoring tosses Thursday, then connected with...
Inmate released under Kennedy charity's bail plan has nine arrests
The jailbird bailed out by Kerry Kennedy under her charity’s plan to spring teens and women from city jails has been arrested for theft five times, according to law-enforcement sources...
Cardi B cancels concert at Forbes 30 under 30 summit
Rapper Cardi B was a scratch at the Forbes 30 under 30 summit in Boston on Sunday, where she was slated to perform as well as serve as a speaker...
Conor McGregor foe not in the mood to play waiting game
LAS VEGAS — Khabib Nurmagomedov arrived promptly at 3 p.m. Thursday for a scheduled press conference for UFC 229 at the Park MGM Theater. But when Conor McGregor arrived 26...
Nets aren't about to stop cranking up the 3s
The Nets are determined to live and die by the 3. They died out behind the arc in Wednesday’s preseason opener, although they said it was actually shot selection that...
Man who allegedly sprayed bear repellent on buses pleads not guilty
A Brooklyn man accused of spraying bear repellent at MTA bus drivers in two incidents faced dozens of angry transit workers at his court appearance on Thursday. André Chandler, 46,...
Prominent hairdresser pleads guilty to insider trading charges
A prominent Manhattan hairstylist busted for insider trading pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud. Abell Oujaddou, who has styled the locks of such luminaries...
Trump: I fixed NFL's Super Bowl problem in 'two minutes'
WASHINGTON — President Trump boasted at a rally Thursday about fixing a Super Bowl problem for the NFL in a matter of “two minutes,” but lamented that the football players...
Dolphins the pick over the Bengals
Dave Tuley, senior reporter at VSiN, joins the Post’s Bettor’s Guide for the 2018 NFL season. His handicapping pieces appear in VSiN’s online magazine, Point Spread Weekly. Dolphins (+6) over...
Tronc finally changes name back to Tribune Publishing
Tronc finally, officially changed its name back to Tribune Publishing on Thursday, acknowledging the much-maligned corporate rebranding effort begun two years ago was a flop. Way back in early June,...
James Dolan gets 20 percent raise from MSG
Madison Square Garden Chief Executive James Dolan got a hefty raise, the company said Thursday. Dolan will bring home roughly $9.3 million in total compensation over the next year —...
Sales of Apple's latest iPhones off to a sizzling start
When it comes to iPhone sales, “XS” marks the spot. Apple’s newest phones — the iPhone XS and XS Max, are off to a hot start compared to last year’s...
De Blasio emails reveal what's really going on at City Hall
Mayor de Blasio swept into office promising a new era of transparency and good government — but thousands of e-mails released under court order show it was all a facade....
Ex-con who allegedly disemboweled wife cursed out by victim's supporters
Supporters for a Bronx mom who allegedly was disemboweled by her ex-con husband cursed at him as he left a Bronx courtroom on Thursday. “I hope you f—king die!” one...
Man uses power tool to sand his foot on NJ Transit train
Welcome to another edition of "disgusting things people do on trains." On this week's episode, we have a NJ Transit passenger unabashedly sanding his feet with a power tool --...
ACS visited home days before girl was found fatally beaten
A viciously beaten 1-year-old girl was found dead inside a Queens home Wednesday night in a sickening discovery that came just two days after ACS workers had visited the residence,...
Kraft Heinz passed on making takeover offer for Campbell’s Soup
Dan Loeb may not like what he finds in this soup. The billionaire hedge-fund boss — who has been prodding Campbell’s Soup to sell itself — has recently been telling...
Rangers not looking at opening-night loss as a moral victory
The Rangers don’t want to be satisfied with moral victories in this season of rebuilding, and that includes hanging with one of the best teams in the league and eventually...
'What if he left a bag of money?' Judges struggle to define bribery
Sheldon’s Silver’s efforts to stay out of prison have made it abundantly clear that no one, not even judges, knows what constitutes bribery anymore — thanks to the US Supreme...
NY Times columnist rips Kavanaugh reporting
Is a new uproar on the way at the Gray Lady? Bret Stephens, a neoconservative opinion columnist at the New York Times, leveled sharp criticism on reports about the adolescent...
The stunning moment cops bust a knife-wielding suspect
A career criminal with more than 50 arrests, most for selling and possessing drugs, added a few more charges to his record Thursday after he was caught going after a...
Islanders start the Barry Trotz era off on a high note
RALEIGH, N.C. — The New York Islanders don't have John Tavares anymore. They still have playmakers. Reigning rookie of the year Mathew Barzal set up Josh Bailey's power-play winner 43...
What to expect from JFK Airport's $13B overhaul
The cost of overhauling JFK Airport has shot up 30 percent in a year, Gov. Cuomo announced Thursday. Speaking before the Association for a Better New York, the governor put...
This wasn't the Ryder Cup Phil Mickelson
NAPA, Calif. — Phil Mickelson had six straight birdies and shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday to pull within two strokes of leader Sepp Straka in the PGA Tour's season-opening...
Mike Moustakas comes up with big hit as Brewers win in 10
MILWAUKEE — Extra innings, two outs and the winning run on third in Game 1 of the playoffs. Short on playoff experience, the Brewers dealt for veteran Mike Moustakas over...
Kavanaugh admits he may have been 'too emotional' at Senate hearing
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh said in an op-ed Thursday that he "might have been too emotional" during last week's Senate hearing but that he was subject to "wrongful and...
Will Red Sox be 1998 Yankees or melt under weight of expectations?
A baseball is held together by 108 stitches. Organs in the human body begin to shut down at 108 degrees Fahrenheit. Will 108 wins bind the Red Sox to greatness...
Trump mocks Al Franken for resigning amid sexual misconduct claims
WASHINGTON — President Trump mocked former Sen. Al Franken for resigning so quickly from office when faced with sexual misconduct allegations. “That guy was wacky. Boy, did he fold up...
Dad who accepted $100K for son's NCAA deal bawls in court
A father wept about ruining his son’s college basketball career by accepting $100,000 in secret kickbacks before telling a Manhattan federal jury that close to half a dozen NCAA Division...
Injuries preventing Nets from seeing how all their pieces fit
The Nets are convinced they’ve gotten deeper. Their conviction may be put to the test this preseason. Training camp is all about experimentation, testing and retesting to find the right...
GOP senator going to daughter's wedding regardless of Kavanaugh vote
Republican Sen. Steve Daines says he’s going to attend his daughter’s wedding back home in Montana on Saturday — regardless of a possible Senate vote on Supreme Court nominee Brett...
Ex-Supreme Court justice is no longer a Brett Kavanaugh fan
Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens blasted nominee Brett Kavanaugh at a private event in Florida on Thursday -- saying "his performance in the hearings" should disqualify him. “I...
Kyrie Irving may have just dashed Knicks fans' dreams
It’s time to put those “Kyrie Irving” Knicks jerseys on hold. The Celtics point guard doesn’t sound like a man with a plan to hit the free-agent market next summer,...
De Blasio aide gets promotion with huge pay raise
A longtime aide to Mayor de Blasio has scored a 60 percent raise to $180,000, records show. Newly-minted "Senior Communications Advisor" Wiley Norvell, who has worked for de Blasio since...
Reputed mobster gunned down at McDonald's drive-thru
A reputed mobster — whose son was injured during an attempted hit job three months ago — was blasted to death at a McDonald's drive-thru in the Bronx while waiting...
Judge unloads on Nxivm attorneys during court appearance
It's called a "hearing," damnit! A Brooklyn federal court judge exploded at attorneys in the Nxivm sex-slave cult case Thursday — claiming they ignored him during a previous court appearance....
Conor McGregor back selling his stale act for UFC's bottom line
LAS VEGAS — When Conor McGregor was last in Sin City for a big fight, his opponent was unbeaten boxing legend Floyd Mayweather. It was McGregor’s first professional fight as...
Sexual harassment and assault seriously harm women’s long-term health
Sexual assault and harassment may take a long-term toll on women’s health. A new JAMA Internal Medicine study, adding to a growing body of literature on the issue, linked a...
Chris Sale won't run from red flags that should worry Boston
BOSTON — Chris Sale missed a month late in the season with left shoulder inflammation. He returned in time to build his pitch count back up to nearly 100 pitches...
Giants can't wait to have their 'Terminator' back on the field
Even if the Panthers know that Olivier Vernon is expected to make his season debut Sunday, Damon Harrison doesn’t think they know what’s coming. “It’ll be a nice surprise for...
Toddler put $1,000 of parents' savings through shredder
A Utah toddler’s parents are in disbelief after they discovered their 2-year-old son sent more than $1,000 through a shredder. Leo Belnap’s parents, Ben and Jackee, tore through their home...
Bob Dylan's music may take over The Boss' Broadway theater
Bob Dylan has signed off on moving “Girl From the North Country,” a new musical fashioned around his song catalog, to Broadway in the spring, sources tell The Post. The...
Boston media won't let Red Sox live down a disappointment
Dennis Eckersley has been on both sides in Boston. A Hall of Famer, he was a pitcher and now is part of the media, as a Red Sox game analyst....
China’s latest cyber offensive — and what to do about it
Tensions between the United States and China have been rising, but the worst may be ahead. The disclosure by Bloomberg Businessweek that the Chinese military allegedly implanted microchips onto thousands...
'Venom' director spent 6 months making the monster ultra evil
He’s got the bulk of Andre the Giant, the tongue of Gene Simmons and the dining habits of Jeffrey Dahmer. He is Venom. In the self-titled movie, opening Friday, the...
Campus extremism is taking control of the Senate
The polarizing atmosphere of the university has now spread to Congress. During the recent Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh, we witnessed how college values have become the...
Entire city bans restaurants from throwing away food
A Texas city has banned restaurants from throwing away food and its receiving mixed reviews online. Austin announced the new city ordinance Monday, requiring restaurants and food-permitted businesses to find...
Dems' 'perjury' attack on Kavanaugh is sheer desperation
Brett Kavanaugh gave high-profile testimony that very few people seem to have paid attention to in any detail. The media is engaged in a full-court press to establish that Kavanaugh...
Woman seen in video allegedly harassing Spanish-speaking women is arrested
A woman was arrested Monday after she was caught on video shouting at two Spanish-speaking shoppers at a Colorado grocery store before being confronted by another angry customer. Authorities charged...
The Red Sox mystery driving smart money to Yankees
Professional bettors aren’t ready to buy Boston until they see Sale. Chris Sale of the Red Sox enters Friday night’s Divisional Series opener with the Yankees at Fenway Park with...
Alex Cora has experience beating Yankees in biggest spots
BOSTON — Alex Cora was the bench coach in Houston last year when the Astros put an end to the Yankees’ playoff run in the ALCS. Now the Red Sox...
MMA fighter accused of starting brawl with traveler at airport
A man believed to be a professional mixed martial arts fighter “attacked” a fellow traveler at the Spirit Airlines ticket counter of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, after being denied a...
Von Miller can't be allowed to wreck the Jets
The entirety of the question wasn’t complete before it was politely interrupted with an answer. “I know you won’t actually face him on the field, but … ’’ “Von Miller?’’...
Another insane delay in justice for Shelly Silver
Bad enough that disgraced ex-Speaker Shelly Silver got yet another reprieve from heading to prison. Worse, the ruling suggests he has a real chance of getting his conviction tossed again....
Watch out, Boston — these Bombers are hungry
Can you spell . . . R-E-V-E-N-G-E? For only the fourth time in postseason history, the Yankees will square off Friday against their archrival Red Sox in the American League Division Series, after...
How Minnie Driver helped lure John Cleese to ABC sitcom
British comedy legend John Cleese rarely appears on American television, let alone a network sitcom. So it took two years — and a little help from “Speechless” co-star Minnie Driver...
End the farce and confirm Kavanaugh
After getting precisely what they’d asked for, an FBI investigation into the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, Democrats are . . . whining that the probe was insufficient. But what else would you...
Dow tumbles on rate worries after this week's record highs
This economy might be too much of a good thing. Traders were in sell mode Thursday on worries that a recent string of strong economic data will push the Federal...
Conor McGregor is finally meeting his match
Saturday’s UFC 229 from Las Vegas features one of the most anticipated fights in its history as undefeated Russian lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov puts his title on the line against Conor...
The secret behind Mandy Patinkin's stylish beard game
Before he became Saul on TV’s “Homeland” — even before his Inigo Montoya pledged vengeance in “The Princess Bride” — Mandy Patinkin was a creature of the theater. With a...
Why, oh why, does Tom Hardy always hide his pretty face in movies?
He’s got those bee-stung lips and impossible cheekbones. So why has Brit actor Tom Hardy been so reluctant to show us his face in his movies? At least his newest,...
Olive Garden waitress praised for act of kindness to help busy mom
As the mother of an 18-month-old daughter, Courtney Pedigo rarely gets a moment of calm, especially during meal time. But that changed this week, at least for one evening —...
How teams score is as important as how much for NFL bettors
What are the important sports betting developments in the first month of the 2018 NFL season? First and foremost, rules changes in the offseason designed to make the game safer...
Elon Musk calls SEC the 'Shortseller Enrichment Commission' in tweet
Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Thursday taunted the Securities and Exchange Commission on Twitter, just days after he settled fraud charges with the agency. “Just want [say] to that the...
South Carolina shooting suspect was disabled Vietnam vet
The man who shot seven police officers during a South Carolina standoff -- killing one of them -- was identified Thursday as a disabled Vietnam veteran and disbarred lawyer who...
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper crashed real concerts for 'A Star Is Born' scenes
It isn’t just having true-life musicians such as Lady Gaga and Lukas Nelson in “A Star Is Born” that adds to the film’s authenticity: Gaga and Bradley Cooper also made...
Not even Kanye West can upstage this jazz genius
During his October residency at the Blue Note, Grammy-winning jazz pianist Robert Glasper will be hard-pressed to top one of his previous shows at the West Village institution. That’s because...
Bradley Cooper's bromance with Willie Nelson's kid Lukas inspired 'A Star Is Born'
When Bradley Cooper saw Lukas Nelson — next-to-youngest son of country legend Willie Nelson — backing up Neil Young on guitar at the 2016 Desert Trip festival in Indio, Calif.,...
Inside TV's own Red Sox-Yankees rivalry with Jimmy Rollins
The producer in his earpiece will implore Jimmy Rollins to chime in and he’ll ignore it. A natural rivalry sometimes unfolds on the TBS postseason baseball set between former Red...
Jeff Bezos isn't as generous as he seems... and other commentary
Reporter: Conservative Women Standing by Kavanaugh The sentiment is “overwhelming” among conservative women leaders interviewed by The Atlantic’s Emma Green: They are “infuriated” with the way the Brett Kavanaugh allegations...
Steve Valiquette is analyzing a different kind of Rangers team
MSG Network Rangers studio analyst and former goalie Steve Valiquette talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about a different kind of Rangers season, his experience with Henrik Lundqvist and how...
Busboy who cradled RFK after assassination dies at 68
The busboy who rushed to Robert F. Kennedy’s side, cradling the New York senator moments after he was shot in 1968, died this week, it was reported Thursday. Juan Romero...
Popeyes offering 24-karat, champagne-covered wings
Four Popeyes restaurants are using the gold standard in a one-day promotion. The chicken chain announced a special menu item — its 24 Karat Champagne Wings — in a Thursday...
Academic journal accepts ‘Feminist Mein Kampf’
Three self-styled liberal scholars were given the academic green light for a rewritten version of Adolf Hiter’s Mein Kampf by a leading feminist journal. “We rewrote a section of Mein...
Enes Kanter not yet ready to give up job to talented rookie big man
While the new guy, uber-athletic rookie center Mitchell Robinson, grabs all the headlines, old-schooler Enes Kanter is still grabbing all the rebounds. Knicks coach David Fizdale talks up the 26-year-old...
Video captures moment juvenile center brawl gets out of hand
New video obtained by the Post shows the wild gang melee at the city’s new juvenile center Wednesday that left 20 officers injured. The footage, which begins mid-brawl, shows correction...
Odell Beckham won't panic even as Giants' season spirals
It is getting late early again for the Giants, and Giants fans have flocked into the Panic Room. Odell Beckham Jr. will not be joining them in there. Not yet...
Fitbits are snitching on criminals
Fitbit data has led to the arrest of a 90-year-old California man for the murder of his stepdaughter. Anthony Aiello told police that he last saw Karen Navarra five days before...
Chris Evans hints that he might be done playing Captain America
Chris Evans is officially retiring his Captain America shield. After eight years of playing the Marvel superhero, the actor announced Thursday that he’d performed his last scene. “Officially wrapped on...
Postal Service worker quits job, leaves mail on side of road
A U.S. Postal Service worker abandoned bins of mail on the side of a road in south New Jersey before quitting, authorities said – and an image of the dumped...
Undertaker: One secret Andre the Giant took to his grave
WWE legend Undertaker has revealed that the iconic Andre the Giant wanted a match against him. And The Giant had the perfect plan to instigate the feud — although he...
6.5M pounds of beef recalled after salmonella outbreak
TOLLESON, Ariz. — An Arizona company has recalled more than 6.5 million pounds of beef that could be contaminated with salmonella. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection...
De Blasio's 'chief democracy officer' skipped a ton of votes
Just remember, her job is to get people to vote. Ayirini Fonseca-Sabune, the city's new $165,000-a-year "Chief Democracy Officer," skipped more elections than previously reported, records show. Board of Elections...
Finding the little differences that could decide Yankees-Red Sox
The Yankees and Red Sox are set to meet in the playoffs for the first time since 2004, when Boston pulled off the most stunning comeback in baseball — and...
Baker’s confession about gluten-free lie enrages celiac patients
A radio segment has left celiac disease patients outraged after an alleged baker, who did not identify what bakery she reportedly works at, said on-air that she sometimes lies to...
Seller of California mansion taps 'Dougie' rappers for music video
https://youtu.be/Z_28T9lpkJ0 Cali Swag District — the Los Angeles hip-hop group known for its 2010 hit song “Teach Me How to Dougie” — released a new music video Thursday. But surviving...
BuzzFeed is opening a quirky toy store in NYC this fall
BuzzFeed is dipping its toes into the retail business with an offbeat plan to open a quirky toy store in Manhattan this fall, The Post has learned. The news-and-clickbait site’s...
Mom lets toddler use potty in middle of aisle on airplane
A woman letting her toddler use a potty in the aisle of a plane in front of shocked passengers has sparked a fierce debate about its rights and wrongs. The...
Man returns library book borrowed by mom 84 years ago
Better very late than never. A book that had been checked out of a library in Shreveport, La. — 84 years ago — was recently returned to startled librarians. The...
Here’s proof that a four-day work week has 'no downside'
Turns out that less work and more play actually makes everyone happy, including employers. A company in New Zealand has made a four-day work week permanent protocol after a trial...
Nearly a week after Indonesia quake, hope fades for missing
PALU, Indonesia — She lay inside a medical tent in the stifling midday heat, wincing in pain at the deep gashes and cuts that covered her body. But all Anisa...
Yankees fan savagely soaks A's supporter with beer
This Oakland fan got soaked by a beer while the Yankees blew out his team in the Bronx — and now the Athletics want to get him some new gear...
Yankees tab J.A. Happ as Game 1 starter against Red Sox
The Yankees brought J.A. Happ to New York to beat the Red Sox, and they are wasting no time putting that plan into action. The team announced Thursday afternoon Happ...
Cuomo turns event into Trump-bashing session
Gov. Andrew Cuomo turned a civic association event Thursday about a planned $13 billion overhaul of JFK Airport into a campaign-like bashing of President Trump and Republicans. The fireworks started...
Neurosurgeon operates on young patient’s teddy bear
A neurosurgeon in Canada is getting the viral treatment after photos of him performing “surgery” on his young patient’s teddy bear were posted on Twitter. Dr. Daniel McNeely, who has...
Honeybees are finding new homes in unusual places
ATLANTA – Between the rumblings of rolling suitcases and idling aircraft engines, some travelers may miss the new buzzing sound at the world’s busiest airport. Through a partnership with Bee...
New moon lander would allow astronauts to stay on surface for 2 weeks
Lockheed Martin has unveiled a new lunar lander prototype that would let astronauts stay on the moon for up to two weeks. The spacecraft, known as the Mars Base Camp...
Mets lose a top candidate as more GM interviews set
The Mets will have a former member of the organization receiving an interview for their general manager’s vacancy, but a World Series winner is taking a pass. Gary LaRocque, the...
Heidi Heitkamp says she will vote against Kavanaugh
It’s going to be a “no” vote on Brett Kavanaugh from North Dakota’s Heidi Heitkamp, one of the few Democratic senators who’d been undecided on the Supreme Court nominee. Heitkamp...
Therapists accused of bilking $600K from disabled children
Eight city psychotherapists bilked taxpayers for more than $600,000 in sessions with developmentally-delayed kids that they never performed — forging parents’ signatures to get paid while they slacked off and...
College students can 'pay' for coffee with personal data
There’s nothing college students like more than free stuff and a lot of caffeine, right? Shiru Cafe, a Japanese-owned coffee shop on Brown University’s campus, is cashing in on just...
Wedding planner battles bride on Facebook over scathing review
A Georgia wedding planning company is fighting back after a disgruntled bride left an angry review on its Facebook page. An unidentified woman recently posted a biting comment on the...
Ford's lawyers blast FBI's Kavanaugh probe as 'stain' on justice
Christine Blasey Ford’s lawyers fired off a letter to the head of the FBI Thursday lambasting the bureau’s probe of her sex assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh for not interviewing...
Three MLB scouts have the road map for Yankees to beat Red Sox
It can never be 2003-04 again. Back then, the Yankees were doing more than trying to win AL pennants — they also were trying to protect history, not let the...
Catholic Church apologizes for 'bizarre' guidelines amid abuse scandal
SANTIAGO, Chile — Chile's Roman Catholic Church has apologized for a set of conduct guidelines for priests dealing with children that has caused outrage just as the South American country...
Teen falls to death 15 years after surviving mom's suicide
A teenager plunged to her death from a highway bridge 15 years after her mother jumped from a seven-story balcony while holding her. Yazmina Howard was just 3 years old...
Husband says wife suffered from anxiety before she disappeared
A missing elementary school teacher in Maine wanted emergency medical help to treat her anxiety before she disappeared on Sunday, her husband said. Jay Westra said his wife, Kristin Westra,...
Controversial plan would house homeless people on cruise ships
Plans to house hundreds of homeless people on a cruise ship in Dublin, Ireland, are being reconsidered. The Dublin City Council is floating the idea of hiring a private cruise...
Knicks coach giving Clyde Frazier chance he's been craving
For so many years, Knicks head coaches had come, gone and not used Walt Frazier’s knowledge despite him being present on the planes, trains and buses. Frazier, to a man,...
Warm and cold weather people are completely different
Are you a warm weather person or do you prefer your temperatures a little milder? New research unveils the difference between cold and warm weather people. The study of 2,000...
Netflix and Amazon are battling for the fantasy nerd audience
With “Game of Thrones” ending this year, the fight for the TV nerd throne is heating up. So far, Amazon and Netflix have emerged as the two leading contenders to...
Stricken Ryder Cup fan: I thought I'd be 'trampled' by Tiger Woods' fans
The Ryder Cup fan whose eyeball exploded when she was struck by a wayward Brooks Koepka tee shot has claimed spectators took photos of her horrible injury instead of calling...
MSG moving ahead with plans to spin off the Knicks and Rangers
Madison Square Garden Co. said Thursday it is moving ahead with plans to spin off its sports franchises, which include the Knicks and Rangers, into a separate publicly traded company....
Deck the halls with florals this fall
There’s nothing like a season change to spur a home refresh, but avoid the fall cliche of pumpkins and leaves and opt for something a little more unexpected this autumn....
Drunk birds cause havoc in Minnesota town
Birds have been flying under the influence in Minnesota — smashing into windows and cars after getting sloshed on fermented berries, according to reports. Police have racked up half a...
Mysterious animal steals the spotlight in Utah newscast
A mystery animal sauntered into a local news broadcast in Spring Lake, Utah, sparking a debate over whether the furry intruder was a dog or a cougar. “I think it’s...
Houston blocks first US-based sex robot brothel
The Houston City Council on Wednesday prevented what was billed as the first brothel in the United States equipped with sex dolls from opening in the Texas city, altering a...
This is the March Madness of fat bears
It’s almost winter in Alaska, and to the furry inhabitants of Katmai National Park, that means one thing: It’s time to get profoundly, gloriously large. Brown bears have been busy...
New Zealand now fines travelers who won't unlock their phones
CANBERRA, Australia — Visitors to New Zealand can be fined 5,000 New Zealand dollars ($3,243) for refusing to provide passwords to unlock electronic devices and allow customs officials to examine...
College girl gives 'exit surveys' to her exes after being ghosted
This clever college student created an "exit survey" for her exes so she can learn from her dating mistakes. Katie Miller, a 21-year-old student at Georgetown University, was inspired to...
This rivalry runs much deeper than just Yankees and Red Sox
BOSTON — The fun part has always been the baseball, of course, even in those overheated moments when fists have flown and blood has spilled, when Billy Martin has knocked...
Mystery rock carvings could reveal lost ancient civilization
Archaeologists have unearthed thousands of rock carvings that could be linked to an Indian hunter-gatherer civilization from 10,000 years ago. The incredible images were found hidden beneath the soil atop...
Thai sex hotel slammed for Nazi-themed room
A sex hotel has been blasted as "horrendous" and "disgusting" for its new Nazi-themed room — complete with murals of Adolf Hitler. The "Communist" room is one of the largest...
Jon Gruden sharpens knife to plunge in Raiders GM's back
Once again, the guy with the historically massive contract who makes all of his team's decisions is blaming someone else. Jon Gruden's short Raiders tenure has included trading away Khalil...
North Korean hackers linked to global banking heist
A hacking group linked to the North Korean regime is accused of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars by infiltrating the computer systems of banks in at least 11 countries...
NJ lawmakers push for dog grooming licenses after pet deaths
New Jersey lawmakers are renewing their push for regulation and licensing of the state's dog groomers — after a recent probe revealed that nearly 50 dogs have died after being...
Taser sends tractor thief flying
Charles Nicholas McNeil was pulled over in Washington County, Florida, while driving a stolen tractor. When he attempted to flee authorities, he was subdued with a Taser. He is facing...
Make-or-break GOP senators signal support for Kavanaugh after FBI report
A pair of GOP senators who had been on the fence about Brett Kavanaugh indicated Thursday they were satisfied with the FBI’s updated background check on the Supreme Court nominee...
These construction robots never need a lunch break
We all know by now that the robot apocalypse is coming. It won’t happen tomorrow, or the next day, or even next year, but at some point in the future...
Pregnant hooker busted for stealing cop's car says he hired her for threesome
The hooker who allegedly bolted in an off-duty NYPD cop’s personal car is pregnant — and told police she was hired by the officer for a threesome, law enforcement sources...
PBA seeks tougher parole policies to keep cop killers locked up
The families of two slain NYPD officers will present their victim impact statements to the state Parole Board on Friday in hopes of keeping three cold-blooded cop killers locked up...
HIV-positive mother donates liver to critically ill child
JOHANNESBURG — Doctors in South Africa say they transplanted part of a liver from a mother with HIV to her critically ill but HIV-negative child, concluding that the chance to...
Judge vows to only send 'worst of the worst' to jail after inmate deaths
A judge in Cleveland vowed to stop sending non-violent offenders to jail after six inmates died in a county lockup over a four-month span. Cleveland Municipal Judge Michael Nelson said...
Cricket star: How a threesome turned into a sex tape nightmare
Former Australian national team cricketer Shane Warne has given his version of one of his most infamous sexual escapades. Warne, then 36 and recently divorced, was midway through a game...
Coffee commercial banned for bashing avocados
Avocados are no laughing matter – and a UK coffee chain has landed itself in hot water for suggesting otherwise. A radio commercial advertising Costa Coffee has been banned by...
Modern-day 'slave' rescued after 40 years of captivity
A man who is believed to be a victim of modern slavery in the UK was rescued this week from a decrepit shed — where he is believed to have...
NASA isn't quite sure about Russia's ISS hole 'sabotage' claim
The story of the strange hole in a Russian vehicle attached to the International Space Station continues to get stranger. Just yesterday comments from the head of Russian space agency...
Red Sox's lone flaw could be a fatal one
BOSTON — For a team that finished with the best record in baseball — setting a franchise record for victories along the way — the Boston Red Sox sure have...
Russian intel officers indicted for hacking anti-doping agencies
Seven Russian intelligence officers were charged with carrying out an international hacking campaign on agencies and organizations that were investigating the country's athlete doping program and the poisoning of a...
Most Twitter accounts created to sway 2016 election are still active
A month away from the November midterm elections, more than 80 percent of the Twitter accounts that spread disinformation during the presidential election two years ago are still active, a...
It's time to mourn all the gallons of wasted Prosecco in this tank explosion
There was no cork big enough to stop 7,925 gallons (30,000 liters) of fizz from gushing out of this exploding fermentation tank at an Italian winery. Prosecco lovers around the...
Creepy cop caught taking pic of woman's butt
A woman at a Drake concert in Houston, Texas, was shocked to notice a police officer taking a picture of another woman's butt without her knowledge. The shocked music fan...
Chuck Grassley: 'No hint of misconduct' in FBI report on Brett Kavanaugh
Fierce partisan warfare broke out Thursday over the FBI’s updated background check on Brett Kavanaugh, with top Democratic senators rebuking GOP claims that it exonerated the Supreme Court nominee of...
Woman sexually assaulted while walking home in Williamsburg
A 27-year-old woman from Australia was raped early Thursday in Brooklyn while walking home alone, police said. The woman was walking near Richardson Street and Kingsland Avenue in Williamsburg around...
Inside New York's wildly colorful kitchens
While most New Yorkers still opt for an all-white cookspace, a few designers and homeowners are challenging convention and reinventing the color wheel.
Capitals' Stanley Cup tribute was a little bit petty
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1047627070719766528 It was pure joy mixed with a dash of pettiness. The Capitals celebrated their Stanley Cup victory before destroying the Bruins 7-0 on the NHL's season-opening night Wednesday. The...
Drunk cop fired after he's found slumped over the wheel of patrol car: police
A Baltimore cop was fired for being drunk on the job after officials say he was found slumped over the wheel in his patrol car. Officer Aaron Heilman, who was...
Georgia dismisses baseball player for racial slurs at football quarterback
The University of Georgia has dismissed first baseman Adam Sasser from its baseball team after he allegedly shouted racial slurs at one of the Bulldogs' quarterbacks on Saturday. The university’s...
Juul files suits against 'copycat' e-cigarette rivals
Juul Labs, the e-cigarette maker at the heart of a US crackdown on youth vaping, has filed patent infringement complaints in the United States and Europe against what it said...
It looks like a rainbow exploded on these trees
Drone footage from Ogden Valley in Utah perfectly captured the beauty of autumn. The changing of the leaves' colors is in full effect, making the area look like a brilliantly...
Married teacher busted on sex-related charges involving 3 students
A married Alabama high school math teacher was busted this week on a dozen sex-related charges -- involving three different students. Ashley Nicole "Nikki" Maddox, 31, who teaches algebra at...
Cadillac tops Tesla in Consumer Reports self-driving test
General Motors’ Cadillac has outscored Tesla in a new ranking of partially automated driving systems tested by Consumer Reports. The highly influential nonprofit organization said it compared Cadillac’s Super Cruise...
Dan Loeb demands access to records from Campbell Soup
Activist investor Daniel Loeb’s hedge fund Third Point LLC has demanded access to a trove of records from Campbell Soup Co., ranging from board meeting minutes to financial documents, as...
Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder press tour ends in ugly brawl
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder had to be pulled apart as their third and final press conference was abandoned amid chaos in Los Angeles. The heavyweights will finally get their...
Pence to double down on China election interference claims
Vice President Pence ramped up the administration's rhetoric on China in a speech Thursday, reiterating accusations that it is interfering in the upcoming election to undermine President Trump and condemning...
Chinese government reportedly used microchips to hack American companies
The Chinese government broke into the supply chain for about 30 US companies -- including Apple and Amazon -- as well as government contractors by using malicious computer chips, according...
Teacher threatened student with lighter for not completing assignment: cops
A city teacher threatened and then came at a teenage student with a lighter for not completing a three-page assignment in just 20 minutes, police said. Alexander Jorge allegedly taunted...
Trump slams 'uncorroborated allegations' made against Kavanaugh
President Trump on Thursday railed about the "uncorroborated allegations" against his Supreme Court nominee as a vote on Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation draws closer in the Senate. "The harsh and unfair...
Mom questioned after daughter dies, son critically injured
A mother of five is in custody after police found her 1-year-old daughter dead and the girl's twin brother with horrific injuries, including broken ribs, inside a Queens home, authorities...
Russia tried to hack chemical weapons watchdog: Dutch
THE HAGUE — Dutch authorities disrupted an attempt in April by Russian intelligence agents to hack the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, Defense Minister Ank Bijleveld said Thursday....
Ronaldo left off national team amid rape allegations
LISBON, Portugal — Cristiano Ronaldo was left off Portugal’s national team squad for a pair of upcoming matches, the decision coming Thursday as the soccer great fights rape allegations in...
White House 'fully confident' Kavanaugh will be confirmed after FBI probe
The Senate Judiciary Committee has received the FBI’s report on embattled Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, as did the White House, which said early Thursday it was “fully confident” that...
'Kink shrink' whips marriages into shape with BDSM couples coaching
If you ask Lia Holmgren, Anna Steele and Christian Grey had the right idea. The intimacy coach — like a couples therapist, but kinkier — thinks a little power play...
How to stage your bedroom for the best sex of your life
A bedroom makeover is one of the easiest ways to give your sex life a boost, says intimacy coach Lia Holmgren. When she does boudoir makeovers for her clients, “I...
Russia blasts UK cyber attack allegations as 'diabolical perfume cocktail'
MOSCOW — Russia on Thursday rejected British accusations its spies were behind global cyber attacks, saying the allegations were unworthy and part of a disinformation campaign designed to damage Russian...
This dominatrix is whipping couples into shape with BDSM therapy
Kinky couples need therapy, too. That’s where dominatrix Lia Holmgren comes in. The New York-based intimacy coach charges $500 an hour for adventurous pairs looking to explore their BDSM side....
Boone isn't tipping his hand about Yankees' Game 1 starter
The customary celebration was well underway in the Yankees’ clubhouse following a 7-2 win over the A’s in Wednesday night’s AL wild-card win at Yankee Stadium with the usual champagne...
Gary Sanchez rewards Yankees' faith by buttoning up defensively
In the days leading up to Wednesday’s AL wild-card game, Aaron Boone was peppered with questions about Gary Sanchez. The Yankees catcher had struggled all season, both with his bat...
Yankees relishing creating their own history vs. Red Sox
Soaked in champagne late Wednesday night, the Yankees already had their eyes on their next opponent. And they were looking forward to facing their bitter rivals, the Red Sox, in...
Stanton makes loud opening statement with mammoth blast
Giancarlo Stanton’s goggles were tightly secured, a bottle of champagne tightly clutched in each of his hands. His hair was soaked, his shirt sopping up the rest of what fell...
Aaron Boone pushes all the right buttons
Aaron Boone had plenty of decisions to make in his first postseason game as manager. From starting Luis Severino on the mound, to going with Gary Sanchez behind the plate,...
Rangers won't have a high bar and that may not be a bad thing
So here we go. When the Rangers take the ice for Thursday’s season opener at the Garden, they’ll see a powerful Predators team that has been on the cusp of...
Miguel Andujar's defensive sub makes an unbelievable catch
Miguel Andujar and infield coach Carlos Mendoza were on the field before virtually anyone else prior to Wednesday’s AL wild-card game, just like they’ve been for every home game this...
This isn't the Knicks' start Courtney Lee needed
Courtney Lee entered training camp having to prove he’s worth a rotation spot despite not being a big part of the team’s future. Lee celebrated his 33rd birthday Wednesday and...
Yankees' lefty closing combo had a blip but still finished it off
This time, there was no waiting around for nothing for Zach Britton. And he was only the setup for an even stronger Aroldis Chapman. The two were not perfect but...
Von Miller thought Sam Darnold was going to be top pick in draft
Like most experts, Von Miller never expected Sam Darnold to fall to the Jets. The Broncos’ pass-rushing dynamo didn’t think he would get by the Browns. “I don’t know anything...
Why Dodgers will easily eliminate the Braves
Calm down all you conspiracy theorists, the Dodger-blue sky is not falling because Clayton Kershaw is not starting Game 1 of the NLDS versus the Braves on Thursday night. Hyun-Jin...
Rangers' Stanley Cup-winning team to celebrate 25th anniversary
Of course Brian Leetch knows how much the 1994 Stanley Cup-winning Rangers mean to fans of a certain age. He knows because he is told about it all the time....
Man gets 40-60 years in prison for killing, dismembering man
MUSKEGON, Mich. — A man has been sentenced to 40 to 60 years in prison for using a chain saw to dismember another man whose body was found — minus...
The market is respecting the Patriots again
It only took a week for the NFL betting market to correct. After pricing the Patriots as the equivalent of just four better than the Dolphins on a neutral field,...
Teachers union sues student loan giant Navient
The American Federation of Teachers filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Navient, one of the country's largest student loan servicing companies, alleging that it failed to guide eligible borrowers through a...
Rodions Kurucs makes a strong first impression
Rookie Rodions Kurucs’ NBA debut was one of the few bright spots in the Nets’ preseason-opening 107-102 loss to the Knicks at Barclays Center. And it felt like a long...
Dodgers will get out of the gate quickly
Now batting “clean up your act,” Alex Rodriguez. If you were tuned to ESPN for the NL wild-card game you heard A-Rod analyze his first playoff game. Interesting listen. Referred...
Man sues after being mistakenly jailed for 18 days in 'Kafkaesque' nightmare
RENO, Nev. — A Las Vegas entertainer who lost his job on an Australian cruise ship while jailed in rural Nevada on $675,000 bail for a residential burglary is suing...
1 child killed, 3 injured in Texas school bus crash
MESQUITE, Texas — School officials say one child was killed and three others were injured after their school bus crashed in North Texas. The Mesquite Independent School District says a...
Notre Dame can put a wrench into the College Football Playoff
We don't know how it will end, but we can pretend. The sport encourages it: assigning rankings before seasons start and making projections for players who last touched the field...
Greg Olsen's brother found not guilty on rape charges
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A jury has found former Charlotte 49ers quarterback Kevin Olsen not guilty on rape charges. News outlets report the jury returned its verdict Wednesday. Authorities had filed...
Yankees vs. Red Sox: This is how it should be
The crowd, 49,620 strong, was nice enough to wait until 10:33 p.m. before clearing its collective throat and declaring what had been on its mind the whole game, the whole...
Couple could face death penalty for alleged torture, slaying of 10-year-old boy
A California woman and her boyfriend could face the death penalty in the June slaying of her 10-year-old son, who authorities say was lashed, body-slammed and forced to kneel on...
Track Palin will spend a year in custody after latest arrest
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The oldest son of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will spend a year in custody after a judge ruled Wednesday that allegations of hitting a woman on...
Court to hear appeal of teen convicted in suicide-text case
BOSTON — Massachusetts' highest court is set to consider whether to throw out the involuntary manslaughter conviction of a woman who as a teenager encouraged her suicidal boyfriend to kill...
Yankees' folk hero adds another stunning chapter to his legend
Turns out the legend of Luke Voit wasn’t a one-month wonder. The calendar flipped to October, the pressure turned up to full blast, and Voit was still Voit on Wednesday...
Walter Isaacson sells Central Park co-op for $4.2M
Author Walter Isaacson and his wife, Cathy, have sold their co-op at 65 Central Park West for $4.2 million. It was listed for $4.55 million. The pair bought the three-bedroom, three-bathroom...
Victoria’s Secret Angel Lindsay Ellingson snatches up Brooklyn pad with hubby
Talk about heavenly. Lindsay Ellingson, a Victoria’s Secret Angel, and her husband Sean Clayton, snagged a pad in Williamsburg’s landmarked Austin Nichols House at 184 Kent Ave. for $1.4 million....
‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ star selling upstate NY house
Comedian Susie Essman — best known as the foul-mouthed, tell-it-like-it-is Susie Greene in “Curb Your Enthusiasm” — and her husband James Harder are selling their upstate home for $997,000. The...
Teen arrested for fatally shooting another teen on basketball court
The 14-year-old accused of shooting another teen dead on a Brooklyn basketball court last month surrendered to the cops Wednesday, the NYPD said. Aaron Nathaniel was charged with murder and...
Last year's headache became this year's Yankees hero
From mop-up to moonwalk. Yes, one year’s time has been very kind to Dellin Betances — and the Yankees. Are you ready for the first Yankees-Red Sox postseason series since...
Luis Severino makes Aaron Boone look like a genius
Luis Severino’s wild-card nightmare is a thing of the past. The Yankees’ ace, who was knocked out of last year’s wild-card game against the Twins after he allowed three runs...
Yankees' two biggest superstars just resurfaced at the perfect time
The Yankees were a quality heavyweight doing enough to win rounds, but not impressively. They were surviving the second half, more than thriving, staying on pace for 100 wins, without...
CBS executive placed on leave amid misconduct allegations
A CBS executive has been placed on leave after a report was released with accusations that he regularly made sexual and homophobic comments at work -- including allegedly calling Stephen...
Diplomat accused of groping woman in Uber let go thanks to immunity
An official from the Democratic Republic of Congo allegedly groped a woman he’d never met in a shared Uber Wednesday — but was let go without charges after citing diplomatic...