October 8, 2018
Yankees-Red Sox umpire just had a laughably terrible game
Luis Severino was absolutely masterful at his craft Monday night compared to Angel Hernandez. While the Yankees ace was mercifully removed in the fourth inning after a dreadful performance, the...
Yankees pushed to the brink after surreal Game 3 humiliation
The Red Sox stomped on the Yankees’ necks when they clinched the AL East title at Yankee Stadium in late September. Tuesday night, the Red Sox have an opportunity to...
Experts on why the NFL is experiencing a ratings revival
The NFL is wooing viewers back this season — and experts say it’s partly because the action is happening on the field again instead of off of it. “Sunday Night...
Washington can't let the Saudis get away with this
Once the dust settles over the fate of Saudi columnist Jamal Khashoggi, who disappeared inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul last Tuesday and is rumored to have been murdered by...
The Fed's interest rates push could slow down the economy
When will rising interest rates be a real problem for the stock market? Nobody has the answer to that question, although a lot of people are venturing guesses now that...
Astros' World Series hero cannot stop blasting home runs
CLEVELAND — Marwin Gonzalez batted .538 against the Indians in the ALDS. He drove in a series-high five runs, but he knows who the real superstar for the Astros was...
Democrats' latest excuse: Blame the Constitution
Democrats suffered a stinging loss in the fight over Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation, and have concluded that the constitutional system is to blame. You see, if only the Founders hadn’t forged...
Boozy maid who passed out on floor allegedly pulled same stunt more than once
The maid who drank a Williamsburg woman’s vodka and passed out on her kitchen floor has pulled the same stunt before — and more than once. “[She was] nude waist...
Mattress Firm fired store manager after he complained about groping, verbal abuse: suit
Mattress Firm fired a store manager after he complained that a supervisor had repeatedly groped his groin and subjected him to sickening homophobic verbal abuse, according to an explosive lawsuit...
The relentless 'handful' awaiting Yankees-Red Sox winner
CLEVELAND — Here is the word that best describes the 2018 Astros: relentless. That’s what the Yankees will be up against if they make it to an ALCS rematch. One...
Hundreds attend candlelight vigil for victims of deadly limo crash
AMSTERDAM, NY -- Hundreds of mourners gathered at a park here on Monday night to hold a candlelight vigil in remembrance of the 20 people who perished in last weekend's...
De Blasio blames gym rules for dodging homeless activist
Mayor Bill de Blasio is blaming his Brooklyn gym's rules for why he abruptly ended a workout session after being confronted by a homeless activist. “There is an explicit rule:...
Sparse crowd celebrates NYC's annual Columbus Day Parade
Although this mother and toddler had a good time, thin crowds and empty stretches of sidewalk marked the 74th annual Columbus Day Parade along Fifth Avenue on a dreary Monday....
The Jets have been here before — and it all went wrong
The Jets got back to work Monday after their big win over the Broncos on Sunday with one thing in mind: Do it again. Winning streaks have been rare around...
This is the new-look offense the Nets have envisioned
DETROIT — After being the second-worst shooting team in the NBA last season, Nets coach Kenny Atkinson has tweaked his offense to go for even more spacing. After mixed results...
How this badass pilot paved the way for female aviators
Just two months after Elinor Smith, at 16, became the youngest licensed pilot, she attempted a stunt no pilot had done before — or since. On Oct. 21, 1928, after...
Daughter of former Post owner Abe Hirschfeld dies at 72
Rachel Hirschfeld, daughter of late, former Post owner and noted eccentric Abe Hirschfeld, has died. She was 72. Her passing last week in California was confirmed by her brother and...
ACS may now be eyeing dad who leaped to death in tots’ brutal beatings
City officials are starting to buy the tale of innocence put forth by Queens House of Horrors mom Tina Torabi — who tearfully told The Post over the weekend that...
First woman GM? Early favorite? The 4 known options to take over Mets
The Mets’ search for a new general manager — or president of baseball operations — moved into an active phase Monday, with the start of first-round interviews. At this point,...
Local TV station owners face antitrust lawsuit
A defunct retailer has filed a class-action lawsuit alleging that Sinclair Broadcast Group, Tribune Media and other big owners of local TV stations conspired to jack up the prices of...
Kavanaugh hires all women as his law clerks
With the controversy still simmering over his Supreme Court confirmation, Brett Kavanaugh has hit the ground running — and became the first high court justice to hire all women as...
Eli Manning has jokes and shrugs in his Odell Beckham response
If a teammate makes a harsh comment about you and you do not hear it, does it make a sound? Eli Manning made sure to make perfectly clear he did...
Facebook's creepy new speakers are freaking people out
Facebook is rolling out its first-ever tech gadget — and it’s every bit as creepy as you’d expect. The social-networking giant on Monday unveiled a new line of voice-activated home...
School under fire for turning blind eye to female students' false sex assault allegations
A Pennsylvania high school has come under fire for its handling of false sexual assault allegations brought against a male student by five "mean girls" — who are accused of...
Red Sox blow open Game 3 in stunning Yankees disaster
The rout is on. A fourth-inning Andrew Benintendi double that cleared the bases, driving in three, turned Yankees-Red Sox Game 3 into a disaster for the home team in The...
Mexican couple may have killed as many as 20 women: officials
MEXICO CITY — A Mexican couple caught carrying dismembered human remains in a baby carriage may have killed as many as 20 women, a top prosecutor said Monday. The man...
Yankees have found a playoff role for their 'defensive wizard'
The Yankees haven’t just shown a willingness to go to their bullpen quickly in the postseason, they also haven’t hesitated to pull Miguel Andujar for defensive purposes when they’re ahead...
An academic hoax to expose a massive academic scam
Much of academia has risen up in arms over an audacious year-long hoax perpetrated by three scholars who wrote 20 phony papers in various fields of gender and identity studies...
Kennedy charity throwing bail parties outside Rikers
Happy bail-day, to yooou! Not only is the Robert F. Kennedy foundation indiscriminately bailing out jailbirds — including many with violent raps — it has now parked a welcome wagon...
Pettitte? Mussina? Where CC Sabathia fits in Yankees lore
CC Sabathia replaced Mike Mussina as the Yankees’ high-priced import and extended his stay with the team by incorporating a cutter that Andy Pettitte helped him refine. As Sabathia readies...
The ridiculous PC pushback on Winston Churchill
Ex-astronaut Scott Kelly tweeted out a call for civility in these divisive times on Sunday — and naturally got eaten alive. His comment: “One of the greatest leaders of modern...
Your excuses for skipping a flu shot are totally bogus
Medical pros have heard every excuse in the book, especially when it comes to annual flu shots. Here’s the deal: Unless you’re an infant, you probably should be getting vaccinated...
Trump apologizes to Kavanaugh, says he was 'proven innocent'
WASHINGTON - President Trump began his ceremonial swearing-in of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh Monday with an apology to him for the way his confirmation hearing went -- and by...
Aaron Hicks didn't let Yankees sit him without a fight
Aaron Boone listened to Aaron Hicks’ argument that he wanted to be in the lineup Monday night, when the Yankees played the Red Sox in Game 3 of the ALDS...
The 'mass bail-out' looks more and more like a celebrity stunt
RFK Human Rights, the charity attempting a “mass bail-out” of women and teens from city jails is looking more and more like a celebrity-driven operation out of touch with reality....
Meet the real-life doctor who inspired 'New Amsterdam'
Dr. Eric Manheimer trained at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, stitching up the arms of looters whose skin had been slashed while stealing TV sets through the broken glass of...
NYPD cop sues for $5M, says she was shamed for pumping breast milk on the job
An NYPD officer is suing Mayor Bill de Blasio and the city for treating cop-mothers seeking time to pump breast milk as if they were slackers taking too many breaks....
Khabib's dad: I'll make him pay 'severely' for McGregor melee
Any punishment Khabib Nurmagomedov faces from the Nevada State Athletic Commission and the UFC will have nothing on what awaits him from his father. Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, who was the target...
Personal health battles made these doctors better at their jobs
Claudia Martinez knows that she may not look like the picture of health to the patients she sees. The third-year medical student has undergone multiple operations for Chiari malformation, a...
Errors help Astros complete Indians domination with sweep
CLEVELAND — The Astros are orbiting in October again. The defending World Series champions advanced to the AL Championship Series for the second straight year, completing a division-round sweep of...
SUNY professor identified as pedestrian killed in limo crash
A SUNY Oswego geology professor and his father-in-law were the two pedestrians killed in the horrific limousine crash in upstate New York, the educator's heartbroken mother told The Post on...
Zoo sparks outrage for forcing elephants to do underwater tricks
Exhausted elephants are being forced to perform underwater tricks for tourists in Thailand, sparking outrage among animal rights campaigners. The distressing footage shows the majestic creatures being forced to swim...
Trump: 'I like Taylor’s music about 25 percent less' after Dem endorsement
President Trump had a sassy retort Monday for singer Taylor Swift after she endorsed Democratic Tennessee Senate candidate Phil Bredesen -- saying he likes her music "about 25 percent less...
Boy diagnosed with life-threatening virus from bug bite
An Ohio mother has issued a stark warning to others about the importance of using bug spray after her 7-year-old son’s headache turned into a life-threatening diagnosis. Joshua Gay, of...
Yo-yo dieting may be worse than just staying chubby
Put down the broccoli and order a pizza. You might live longer if you forfeit the battle of the bulge. A new study in the journal Circulation finds that people...
Experts say popping collagen pills won't keep you young
It's the controversial new face of skin care. Collagen supplements are the new go-to ingredient for clear skin for wellness obsessives. The protein grows naturally in bones, skin, hair and...
Buckingham Palace is hiring a royal sous-chef
Royal watchers have an opportunity to get a “taste” of life inside Buckingham Palace: the famed residence is seeking a sous-chef. The Royal Household shared expectations for the job in an...
Man wanted for groping woman after following her into elevator
Police are searching for a sicko who followed a woman into the elevator of a Manhattan apartment building and tried to sexually assault her Monday morning, cops said.
Two more victims in deadly limo crash identified
Two young women were added Monday to the list of 20 victims killed in the upstate limo accident over the weekend. Amanda Rivenburg, 29, of Albany and Rachael Cavosie, 30,...
Driver in deadly limo crash reportedly had prior drug busts
The driver in the deadly upstate limo crash was busted twice on drug charges during the past eight years -- including once during a traffic stop, according to reports published...
Subways will run special game-day service to Yankee Stadium
Take me out to the ball game – by train! The MTA will operate special game-day service to Yankee Stadium for the post-season games, including Monday night when the Bronx...
Study identifies genetic glitch linked to erectile dysfunction
Scientists say they've located the first well-documented genetic glitch that increases a man's risk of impotence. The finding may someday lead to new treatments. Most impotence isn't caused by genetics,...
Tourbillon Capital hedge fund is shutting down
Another hedge fund bites the dust. Tourbillon Capital — led by SAC Capital alum Jason Karp — is shutting down after six years, according to a letter sent to investors...
Man who vanished from music festival may have joined cult: sister
The search for a man who disappeared from a music festival in Michigan is now in its third month – and some of those close to him think he might’ve...
Columbus, Ohio cancels Columbus Day
The largest city in America named after Christopher Columbus canceled Columbus Day this year — claiming it's too broke to celebrate. Local government officials in Columbus, Ohio, said they didn't...
New Zealand company sells cans of 'pure fresh' air for $65
A New Zealand company wants you to pay for your next deep breath. Kiwiana is catching some heat for selling duty-free cans of “pure fresh New Zealand air” at the...
Fox TV's Rice, Walden moving over to Disney posts
Walt Disney chief Bob Iger is lining up his big guns in the first major reorganization of the Mouse House since it acquired the entertainment assets of Twenty-first Century Fox....
The Giants are done with Ereck Flowers
For all intents and purposes, Ereck Flowers and the Giants unofficially parted ways two weeks into this season, when he was benched, yanked from his starting right tackle job. All...
Signs of a brewing Israel-Hamas war and other comments
From the right: Is Another Hamas-Israel War Imminent? Signs seem to be pointing to a fourth armed conflict since 2006 between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, warns Vivian Bercovici at...
Red Sox overhaul lineup before Game 3
Alex Cora could always afford to be patient in his first season with the Red Sox. For more than six months, the Red Sox competed with legends, as much as...
Molinaro's campaign running out of cash heading into election
Marc Molinaro’s campaign for governor is running on financial fumes. On Monday, the GOP contender reported just $210,835 in the bank -- and that doesn’t count an outstanding $45,000 loan...
Islanders show exactly why they can be better this season
If this is the way the Islanders are going to keep playing, and if they keep getting goaltending like this, they are going to be better than most people thought....
Satellite shows Indonesian city turn into liquid mud after tsunami
Devastation continues to slam Indonesia after back-to-back natural disasters killed nearly 2,000 people — a number that’s expected to continue rising — with thousands more missing. Satellite images show the...
Bodies pile up at the annual Human Tower competition
The 'Castellers' who build the human towers with precise techniques compete in groups, know as 'colles', at local festivals with aim to build the highest and most complex human tower....
The coolest cosplay from New York Comic Con 2018
Comic book fans, many dressed in elaborate costumes, flocked to Manhattan's Javits Center for New York Comic Con 2018.
Trump urges Chicago to adopt 'stop and frisk' policies
Though shooting deaths in Chicago are down, President Trump on Monday revived a favorite campaign theme when he slammed gun violence in the Windy City — and urged cops there...
Some of Hitler's last relatives are living secret lives on Long Island
They're the Hitlers next door. Some of Adolf Hitler's last surviving relatives have been living under the radar on Long Island for decades, according to a new report. Hitler's great-nephews...
Couple loses $1K after booking Grand Canyon tour that doesn't exist
A New Zealand couple is out $1,159.83 after booking an airplane tour over the Grand Canyon with a company claiming it never received their reservation. Peter and Sylvia Thornhill paid...
Facebook wants to solve its privacy issues with a new camera
Facebook just announced its first piece of hardware, but the response wasn't entirely enthusiastic. The Portal is a smart display with a motion-tracking camera, allowing people to make hands-free video...
Giants have a $95M question after Odell Beckham opened his mouth
Odell Beckham Jr. rocked the boat and now it is time for the 1-4 Giants to prove they are not the football Titanic headed for the iceberg. Not even a...
Teen suing McDonald’s for $1.56M over cup of hot water
A McDonald’s in Multnomah County, Oregon, is being sued for $1.56 million by a 14-year-old girl who claims she suffered serious burns on her abdomen and lower body from a...
Democrat Tony Avella vows to run on third-party ticket after losing primary
Queens state Sen. Tony Avella won’t be leaving quietly after losing the Democratic primary to John Liu, the former city comptroller whose mayoral campaign collapsed in 2013 when prosecutors caught...
Ron Baker's 'havoc mindset' has him near Knicks roster spot
Knicks coach David Fizdale is falling for guard Ron Baker in the same way ex-Knick president Phil Jackson and former coach Jeff Hornacek once did. If there was doubt Baker...
Kylie Jenner follows family dress code with skintight latex mini
The Kardashian-Jenner posse clearly has a lust for latex — clothing, that is. From Kim Kardashian’s black, slippery-when-dry LaQuan Smith dress to Kendall Jenner’s rubbery, bright-red bodysuit, it’s clear the...
NFL's penalty problem reaches a new height each week
If we haven’t reached a boiling point with this NFL refereeing issue then the water is at least close to scalding. Rants from players and coaches could be heard across...
Hovering lights above Myrtle Beach spark UFO theories
Mysterious lights were spotted above Myrtle Beach, SC, in August, raising questions about what the lights were and where they came from. "UFOs over Myrtle Beach? Video catches mysterious lights...
Saturn's rings drip pounds of chemicals onto planet's surface
Some people love when it rains, but even the most devoted storm lovers here on Earth would have a hard time dealing with the conditions on Saturn. New research using...
A dramatic comeback doesn’t fix Manchester United's fatal flaw
A memorable victory doesn't change the fact that things have gone desperately wrong at United.
Hotel pulls ad after backlash over portrayal of stereotypes
At first glance, this photo from Australia looks innocent enough — a young couple relaxing in a hotel bed, both reading over breakfast in their fluffy white robes. He’s reading...
Heroic soccer fan carries 8 beers while eating a sausage
A German soccer fan sent social media into meltdown during Fortuna Dusseldorf's clash against Schalke after he was spotted carrying up to eight cups of beer while simultaneously eating a...
Arrest of Hasidic man sparks protest in Brooklyn
A Borough Park Torah procession turned into chaos Sunday when cops busted a Hasidic man for blocking a cop car, prompting members of the orthodox community to begin chanting “Nazis!”...
Weiner on track for early release
Disgraced ex-Congressman Anthony Weiner has finally found something he can do without screwing it up. Nearly a year after he began his 21-month prison sentence for sexting with an underage...
Firefighter busted for stealing back gifts he bought for his ex: cops
A jilted FDNY firefighter broke into his ex-girlfriend's Bronx home and stole the designer items he bought for her while they were together, police and law enforcement sources said Monday....
Chicken mix-up leads to violent McDonald’s outburst
Customers at a McDonald's in Piedmont, South Carolina, were shocked when a woman began screaming at employees and throwing items around the restaurant. She allegedly ordered a crispy chicken wrap and...
'Walking Dead' gins up suspense with gory death
Spoiler alert: If you haven’t seen Sunday’s Season 9 premiere of “The Walking Dead,” stop reading and shut off your device. OK, with that out of the way, let’s note...
Man claims Disney World ruined his marriage proposal: suit
A man is suing Disney World, claiming the theme park ruined his wedding proposal. Marc Rubin, 57, flew with his girlfriend in 2015 from New York to the Florida theme...
Thugs sexually assault ex-cop's wife during violent robbery
Three goons broke into a retired cop’s house in Brooklyn on Monday morning — the third break-in there since July — and sexually assaulted his wife before swiping his car,...
Alphabet shuts down Google+ social network amid data breach
Goodbye, Google+. Search giant Google said it is shutting down its little-used social network after it discovered — and reportedly covered up for several months — a “bug” that exposed...
Jim Furyk debunks Patrick Reed's 'blindsided' accusation
In the wake of the United States' loss to Europe in the Ryder Cup, a disgruntled Patrick Reed said he was "blindsided" by team captain Jim Furyk's decision not to...
Limo driver in deadly NY crash has been identified
The driver in the upstate crash that left 20 people dead over the weekend has been identified as Scott Lisinicchia, according to a report. Lisinicchia, 53, was behind the wheel...
Musician gets shot during robbery just before show
Detectives in Minneapolis are searching for a suspect on Monday who robbed and shot a musician just minutes before he was scheduled to play a show late Friday, police said....
Owner of limo company in horrific crash was an FBI informant
The owner of the limo company involved in Saturday’s deadly upstate crash served as an FBI informant in a 2009 terrorist bomb plot targeting two synagogues in Riverdale and an...
The little things in life give the biggest confidence boosts
Ever needed a confidence boost? Getting a fresh haircut, wearing a new outfit, and doing a good deed for somebody are America’s top three “confidence boosters,” according to new research....
Travel writer documents survival drinking her own urine after desert fall
A woman who drank her own urine to survive three days in the desert after falling down a canyon and smashing her pelvis has shared her amazing story of survival....
Gigantic bodybuilding 'Nightmare' is getting into MMA
All that madness at UFC 229 in Las Vegas obscured an enormous MMA signing over the weekend — at least in terms of the physical size of the man in...
Making sense of the very Jekyll-and-Hyde Jets
The Jets snapped a three-game losing streak with a convincing 34-16 victory over the Broncos on Sunday to improve to 2-3. Here are some thoughts and observations from the game:...
Winemaking is bringing Lebanese villages back to life
BEIRUT — Lured by Lebanon’s winemaking potential and nostalgia for his homeland, Maher Harb left a Paris consultancy job in 2010 and dug vines into the soil of family land...
Clintons gear up to cash in on the lecture circuit
President Trump’s MAGA fans still want to “lock her up!” — but Hillary Clinton with Bubba in tow has other plans: a speaking tour that debuts in Vegas weeks after...
The Giants' glimmer of hope is a game away from extinction
The Giants will wake up Tuesday morning in last place in the NFC East, deservedly so at 1-4. They will not be buried in their division, though, and will not...
Inside the controversial 'sex island' trip making a comeback
A drug-fueled orgy vacation offering unlimited sex with prostitutes is making a comeback despite sparking a backlash last year. "Sex Island" will be held from Dec. 14 to 17, and...
Trump suggests Rod Rosenstein may be safe after all
President Trump on Monday said he had no plans to can embattled Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein — who seemed on thin ice after a report that he had mentioned...
Why we’re quitting cigarettes
By André Calantzopoulos In the fourth season of the television show “Mad Men,” Don Draper, an ad man and creative director, writes an op-ed for The New York Times announcing...
A family mourns four sisters killed in tragic limo crash
A limo crash in Schoharie, New York, took the lives of 20 people, including four sisters who were celebrating the youngest one’s birthday. The tragedy is the nation’s worst transportation...
Limo had unlicensed driver, failed inspection before deadly crash
The driver and limo involved in Saturday’s horrific upstate crash should never have been on the road as he wasn’t properly licensed and the vehicle had badly failed a safety...
These are the victims of the deadly New York limo crash
These are the 20 people who have been identified as victims of the deadly upstate limo crash. Amy King Steenburg and her newlywed husband, Axel Steenburg, Axel’s brother Richard, Amy’s...
Leaked Apple memo reveals secret built-in 'kill switch'
A leaked internal memo from Apple has sparked concerns that the company will dramatically restrict the ability of customers to repair their devices themselves or get replacement parts from third-party...
Hurricane Michael strengthens as it heads toward Gulf of Mexico
The governors of Florida and Alabama declared states of emergency as Hurricane Michael battered Cuba on Monday. Michael has been forecast to make landfall in the Florida Panhandle and southern...
Hunt for Banksy's true identity reignited following epic prank
While a packed room full of art lovers watched the bidding climb for the coveted piece Girl With Balloon, it seems its famed but mysterious artist was watching, too. Speculation...
Why women should never offer to do 'office housework'
For three years working as a marketing manager for a film distribution company in New York, 25-year-old Hannah was tasked daily with menial jobs like picking up office supplies at...
Did NFL actually review pivotal play Giants complained about?
While Giants defensive backs sat in a corner of the visitors’ locker room Sunday afternoon at Bank of America Stadium and fumed about the officiating in a 33-31 loss to...
Trump calls Brett Kavanaugh allegations a 'hoax'
President Trump on Monday angrily attacked Democrats and the college professor who accused his Supreme Court nominee of a sex assault — calling the allegations “a hoax” and predicting the...
Deputy arrested for fondling trainee allegedly told victim he 'owed' him oral sex
A sheriff’s deputy with nearly two decades of service in Florida resigned after being arrested for allegedly fondling the genitals of a deputy sheriff trainee, authorities said. Scott Walker, 39,...
Hope Hicks has a new job
Hope Hicks, the former White House communications director, has been named head of corporate communications for New Fox, the company announced on Monday. Hicks, who left the White House in...
SpaceX rocket carrying Argentinian satellite takes off successfully
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carried an Argentinian Earth observation satellite into space Sunday and for the first time landed a first-stage booster back...
Twins star won't face charges for driving over cop
Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano will not face charges after a car accident in the Dominican Republic early Sunday that left a police officer with a broken leg, according...
Grieving sister recalls final text exchange with sibling before tragic limo crash
The grieving sister of one of the upstate limo crash victims recalled her final text exchange with her sibling, who she said was just out to have a "good time"...
Walmart to partner with MGM to boost Vudu streaming service
Walmart said on Monday it will partner with US movie studio Metro Goldwyn Mayer to create content for its Vudu video-on-demand service, which the retailer bought eight years ago. Walmart...
Study suggests size actually does matter when it comes to male fertility
Men with a small penis are less likely to become dads, a new study suggests. Men who visited a clinic with fertility problems typically had a reproductive organ one centimeter...
Irving Azoff buys out MSG's stake in Azoff-MSG Entertainment
Former Live Nation executive chairman Irving Azoff is buying out MSG's 50 percent stake in Azoff-MSG Entertainment for $125 million. Once the ink dries, the firm will be called Azoff...
New Google phone is on sale in Hong Kong — before it's even been unveiled
Google on Tuesday will finally unveil the Pixel 3 phones, with both devices expected to go on sale after the press event. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t already buy...
Terrifying climate change warning: 12 years until we're doomed
Earth is on track to face devastating consequences of climate change — extreme drought, food shortages and deadly flooding — unless there’s an “unprecedented” effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions...
NYC's first 'Squirrel Census' is counting up Central Park critters
It’s one of the enduring mysteries of life in New York City: Just how many squirrels live in Central Park? There could soon be an answer. Counters started roaming the...
Paul Pierce scuffled with security ahead of McGregor-Khabib madness
Former NBA star Paul Pierce was involved in a scuffle with security Saturday at the UFC 229 fight between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. After attempting to get to the...
How McGregor-Khabib ring girl survived the post-fight chaos
A UFC ring girl has assured fans that she escaped unhurt from Saturday night’s violent brawl following Conor McGregor's defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 in Las Vegas. Arianny...
Woman develops salmonella in breast implant after Cancun trip
An American woman who traveled to Mexico five months after undergoing breast augmentation surgery had to have one of the implants removed because she developed salmonella in her right breast....
Pompeo at odds with Chinese counterpart over tariffs, election meddling claims
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his Chinese counterpart had a tense standoff Monday as relations deteriorate between the countries over an escalating tariff war and accusations by the US...
Luis Severino has no idea what Pedro Martinez is talking about
Luis Severino finished the regular season strong, with three straight solid starts, then followed that up with four-plus shutout innings in the Yankees’ wild-card victory over the A’s. While he...
Krispy Kreme 24-hour drive-thru descends into absolute chaos
A newly opened Krispy Kreme store in Dublin, Ireland, caused chaos for local residents. Customers waiting in line at the 24-hour drive-thru were blasting their horns and making noise into...
Journalist who reported on EU corruption found raped and murdered
SOFIA — A Bulgarian journalist who reported on an investigation into alleged corruption involving European Union funds has been murdered in the Danube town of Ruse, authorities said Sunday. Prosecutors...
Mike Francesa picked odd time to disappear on loyal app fans
Among the many offerings of Mike Francesa's app to justify its exorbitant price: Access to absurd Mike Francesa excuses for letting you down. The legendary radio voice, attempting to be...
Jerry Jones leads Cowboys' chorus of Jason Garrett irritation
HOUSTON — Facing a big decision in overtime on Sunday night, Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett put his trust in the defense. On fourth-and-1 on the Texans' 42-yard line with...
Turkey probes whether journalist was murdered in Saudi Consulate
Turkish officials on Monday asked permission to search the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul after they say dissident Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed while visiting the facility last week....
Two NYPD cops seriously injured in crashes
Two NYPD officers were seriously injured in two separate car crashes overnight Sunday, authorities said. An off-duty NYPD sergeant was riding his motorcycle around 9:12 p.m. Sunday in Brooklyn when...
China claims missing Interpol head was corrupt
China said it is investigating the former head of Interpol for bribery and other crimes on Monday, just days after Meng Hongwei sent his wife an image of a knife...
Death of teacher who went missing is ruled a suicide
The death of the missing teacher whose body was found on Friday after a five-day search in Maine has been ruled a suicide, authorities said. An autopsy conducted Sunday by...
Khabib is still rubbing in his victory over 'slow' Conor McGregor
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov mocked Conor McGregor on social media following his fourth-round win. The 30-year-old Nurmagomedov won via submission in the fourth round in Las Vegas on Saturday before climbing out...
Two Americans win Nobel Prize for economics
STOCKHOLM — Two American researchers have been awarded the Nobel Prize for economics for studying the interplay of climate change and technological innovation with economics. William Nordhaus of Yale University...
Sterling Shepard had sideline meltdown after interception
"Odell Beckham" and "sideline tantrum" have found their way into the same sentence again, except in an unfamiliar fashion. Beckham, this time, was the one trying to calm Sterling Shepard...
Driver brings run-over squirrel back to life
This driver in Minnesota found himself in a squirrely situation. Christopher Felix felt so bad after running over a squirrel “a little bit” that he resuscitated the rodent on the...
Caged lion cub found by jogger in the Netherlands
https://twitter.com/PolitieStiVe/status/1048892718846541824 THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A jogger's run through the Dutch countryside turned into a walk on the wild side when he discovered a lion cub in a field. Police...
Death toll nears 2,000 in Indonesia quake, likely to rise
PALU, Indonesia — The confirmed death toll from the devastating earthquake and tsunami on Indonesia's Sulawesi island neared 2,000 on Monday, but thousands more are believed unaccounted for and officials...
Ex-boyfriend kills woman in front of her mom: cops
A young mom of two was shot dead in front of her mother in Brooklyn on Sunday night, and the victim's ex-boyfriend later turned himself in to cops, police said....
The Yankees' October legend Giancarlo Stanton can still be
Here are a few things you probably either didn’t know or don’t remember about a certain former Yankee whose eternal surname has been “October” for the past 41 years: In...
How the 'eye-opening' Astros have nearly buried Indians
CLEVELAND — Down 2-0 in the ALDS to the world-champion Astros, the Indians believe they have learned valuable lessons that can turn the tide the Tribe’s way. Of course, that’s...
Yankees are in uncharted waters with a surprising edge
If the Yankees can finish off the Red Sox in this American League Division Series, with Game 3 set for Monday night at Yankee Stadium and things tied up at...
This is Sam Darnold taking the next step
This is what Sam Darnold and Robby Anderson have been waiting for. The connection between the Jets rookie quarterback and their speedy receiver was in perfect sync in Sunday’s 34-16...
Recent history makes Yankees ace the bet versus Red Sox
Happy Columbus Day! Or if you prefer the politically correct Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day! How ironic that on this “transitioning” holiday we may be seeing the last of Chief Wahoo....
Giants got a reminder of 'the magic of Eli Manning'
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — No one should ever question Eli Manning’s heart. Manning (22-for-36, 326 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs) rose from the dead yet again in the fourth quarter Sunday...
How Chiefs destroyed Jaguars puts rest of NFL on notice
Patrick Mahomes is human, after all. And that might make the unbeaten Chiefs’ defensively fueled dismantling of Jacksonville on Sunday their most impressive victory so far this season. Mahomes threw...
Kennedy charity bails out inmates busted for robbery, prostitution
Kerry Kennedy says her charity’s controversial plan to indiscriminately bail out women and 16- and 17-year-olds from Rikers Island will let them go back to their jobs and families. But...
Injuries may force Nets forward to adopt new offensive role
DETROIT — Rondae Hollis-Jefferson has not only been ruled out of Monday’s preseason tilt at Detroit, but his status is up in the air for the regular-season opener Oct. 17...
Odell Beckham's future does not appear to be on special teams
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Odell Beckham Jr. was used by the Giants as their one and only punt returner in Sunday’s stunning 33-31 loss to the Panthers. It turned out to...
Yankees, Red Sox know exactly what's at stake in pivotal Game 3
Red Sox-Yankees in October is like being from New Jersey: You either get it or you don’t. If you are a baseball fan and don’t get what is at stake...
Why the Yankees are now favored to win Red Sox series
After splitting the first two games of their American League Divisional Series with the Red Sox, the Yankees are now market favorites to advance to the next round. First adjustments...
Astros' everyman is defying the baseball odds
CLEVELAND — This is for Everyman. This is for every kid who dreamed of getting to the major leagues and producing against all odds. Tyler White does not have the...
How Odell Beckham tried to clean up his own mess
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Odell Beckham Jr. told his team and his teammates he was sorry. “He apologized from the heart, and we understood where he was coming from,” Landon Collins...
Jets must overcome familiar hurdle to validate Broncos win
It was, indeed, a day of euphoria for the Jets and their fans. The message now is to enjoy the 34-16 walkover win against the dead-team-walking Broncos Sunday at MetLife...
Feds freeze Russian oligarch’s assets, Upper East Side mansion
A sprawling mansion on the Upper East Side has been frozen as part of a hard-core battle between the US government and Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, The Post has learned....
Knicks already fixing concerning Jeff Hornacek trend
Good coaching takes so many forms — even seemingly simple ideas such as getting off to better starts in the third quarter. Knicks coach David Fizdale has made it his...
Looks like Giants avoided Saquon Barkley injury scare
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Saquon Barkley was down for a brief moment and felt something in his back. It threw a scare into the Giants following his 15-yard touchdown catch with...
Defenseman gives Rangers spark they were looking for
RALEIGH, N.C. — Looking for a spark from his team and wanting to get defenseman Tony DeAngelo involved, coach David Quinn rolled out a Rangers lineup Sunday night with 11...
UK official cautions Comcast about Sky's independence
A top UK official is warning US media giant Comcast, the new owner of British satellite TV operator Sky News, to mind the independence gap. The no-nonsense message comes just...
Success in this role makes Redskins the pick versus Saints
It’s rare for the Saints to win when Drew Brees does not pass for a touchdown, but that was the case in their 33-18 victory over the Giants. Alvin Kamara...
Early work for Kavanaugh will include immigration and firearm cases
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh will take his seat on the nation’s highest court Tuesday and hear cases involving firearms and immigration. The 53-year-old judge missed the first week of...