October 9, 2018

Yankees' rally falls short in season-ending loss to rival Red Sox

Less than an hour after the Red Sox ended the Yankees’ season in Game 4 of the ALDS Tuesday night, the only sound in the home clubhouse was packaging tape...

Park Ave. blockfront suddenly back in play

The Park Avenue blockfront between 54th and 55th streets is suddenly in play as the multiplier effect from the JPMorgan Chase tower redevelopment sinks in. The co-op apartment house at...

Wild juvenile center could be part of Kennedy charity bailouts

The out-of-control teenage inmates who have transformed the city’s new juvenile detention center into the Wild West are the same 16- and 17-year-olds that the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights...

Odell Beckham has turned the Giants into a laughingstock

There was a time when the circus supposedly resided in the locker room of the other tenants of MetLife Stadium, but now it seems the Giants can’t escape from becoming...

A perilous journey from African refugee camp to Nets hopeful

The last invitee to Nets camp, Nuni Omot, is a long shot to make the roster. But he’s beaten the odds before. Born in a Kenyan refugee camp to parents...

Feinstein gets 'lock her up!' chants during Trump rally in Iowa

WASHINGTON - Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) got the “lock her up!” treatment - her first - from President Trump’s Iowa crowd Tuesday night. Trump reminded his audience how Feinstein, the...

Barstool Sports gives pizza shop worst review ever

One bite, everybody knows the rules -- except this guy. An employee at a Kentucky pizzeria has been getting dragged online for his decision to turn away Barstool Sports founder...

Bogus school shooting threat on Instagram sparks chaos in Brooklyn

Chaos erupted at a Brooklyn school after a mystery Instagram user threatened to shoot up the building Monday night, police said. Using a real picture of a 13-year-old student at...

Judge won't seal court docs for RFK foundation bail recipient

One of the first people released by under the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights group’s controversial mass bailout showed up for his court date Tuesday — where a judge refused...

Fosun looking to sell stake in 28 Liberty, to revalue at $1.6B

The Chinese owners of 28 Liberty are putting it on the block for an expected revaluation at $1.6 billion. The company, Fosun, has hired CBRE to market the 2.2 million-square-foot...

CC Sabathia isn't the only one facing uncertain Yankees' future

In addition to CC Sabathia there were several Yankees who might have played their last game with the club if the Red Sox won Game 4. Andrew McCutchen, Neil Walker,...

De Blasio signs bill allowing third gender on birth certificates

“X” marks the spot — for gender identity. Mayor de Blasio signed a bill into law Tuesday allowing New York City residents to select a third gender category on their...

Neighbors sue group home for allegedly abusing disabled adults

The staff of a Queens group home for developmentally disabled adults has been “verbally and physically” abusing the residents, according to a lawsuit filed by the family who lives next...

New York Times offers buyouts to metro section employees

The metro staff of the New York Times is in turmoil as it braces for evaluations and “voluntary” buyouts that will be coming before the end of November. New metro...

DOT ordered limo kept off road before deadly crash

The owner of the upstate death limo was ordered to keep it off the road after it failed a safety inspection last month, the state Department of Transportation said Tuesday....

Condo developer's chat with deputy mayor raises questions about bid process

The developer of a 36-story luxury condo in Brooklyn Heights discussed the project with Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen before the winning bid was selected — raising questions about the fairness...

Rookie center set for first start as Rangers search for answers

Brett Howden has gone from just making the Rangers to now getting a top-six role. It looks like the rookie center is going to start Thursday’s match against the Sharks...

Why the Dodgers are a good bet to return to World Series

The Dodgers were in the World Series last year … the Brewers were not. In the NLCS, which begins Friday in Milwaukee, it’s going to come down to experience, pitching...

Kavanaugh has history defending property rights of individuals

A new report that looked at Supreme Court Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s views on property and takings found he could be a key vote in upholding the property rights of...

Where's the outrage over Hillary's call for a 'civil' war?

Two events from the last two days stand out. The first came Monday night with President Trump’s forceful yet compassionate speech at the swearing in of Brett Kavanaugh to the...

What bettors must not forget when it comes to betting on NFL

As we move deeper into the second month of the 2018 football season, many relatively new sports bettors are about to make a common mistake: They’ll ignore strength of schedule...

Loeb's hedge fund grows stake in Campbell Soup

Dan Loeb ladled more shares of Campbell Soup into his portfolio as his hedge fund’s battle with the soupmaker heats up. Loeb’s Third Point now has a 7 percent stake...

Cheddar lands ex-Daily News managing editor

Cheddar, a financial news site for the “post-cable era” of millennials, has just landed its first-ever managing editor: Kristen Lee. Lee was among the 40-plus reporters and editors tossed out...

Frederic Fekkai to close flagship hair salon on Fifth Avenue

Frederic Fekkai is quietly closing the doors of its flagship hair salon on Fifth Avenue, The Post has learned. And some 60 stylists who work at the Midtown location will...

Newsday's 'cow pasture' sells for $54M

The old cow pasture just sold for $54 million. The 48-acre parcel of land in Melville, Long Island, where Newsday is based — once lampooned as a cow pasture by...

Teaching assistant fired over dropped sex abuse claims sues DOE

A veteran city teaching assistant is suing the Department of Education for wrongful termination after charges that he sexually abused a student were dropped Tuesday. Married father Alameldin Abdelrahim, 63,...

Nikki Haley's sudden exit leaves DC on edge

United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley unexpectedly resigned Tuesday— leaving both foreign diplomats and members of the Trump administration surprised by the sudden, mysterious move. Neither congressional Republicans nor Secretary of...

Alex Cora's gut move pays off for Red Sox early in Game 4

Alex Cora continues to win the chess match with Aaron Boone and it has the Yankees in an early hole with their season on the line. Cora replaced Game 3...

Runner finishes marathon even after deer knocks her down

A deer smashed into a New Jersey woman during a half-marathon and knocked her to the ground -- but she still managed to make it to the finish line. Christina...

Angel Hernandez now in a bigger spot after Game 3 debacle

The most scrutinized person on the field Tuesday night for Game 4 of the ALDS wasn’t wearing a Yankees or Red Sox uniform. A night after becoming a punch line...

Why Miguel Andujar was loser in Yankees' Game 4 shakeup

It’s not often a Rookie of the Year favorite isn’t in the lineup for a win-or-go-home game in the postseason, but Aaron Boone made the bold move to sit Miguel...

Tony La Russa called Mets and endorsed candidate to take over team

As the Mets consider their possibilities for general manager and head of baseball operations, Gary LaRocque’s advocates include a Hall of Fame manager. Tony La Russa told The Post in...

Two men save deer stuck in wrought iron fence

Oh deer, that was a close one. Two men sprung into action on Tuesday when a deer became stuck in a wrought-iron fence on Staten Island. Billy Carroll, 48, and...

History shows Boone's error long way from defining moment

Do you remember Game 4 of the 2010 American League Championship Series? That contest popped up in my brain on Monday night, as Luis Severino did anything but light the...

The pitching dilemma Aaron Boone hopes Yankees will face

If the Yankees make it to Game 5 in the ALDS against the Red Sox on Thursday in Boston, Aaron Boone wasn’t clear heading into Game 4 on Tuesday night...

Canadian favorite on rail for Yonkers International Trot

If 3-1 morning-line favorite Marion Marauder and driver Scott Zeron have anything to say about it, they’ll be singing “O Canada” in the winner’s circle at the conclusion of the...

Man finally charged with 2005 murder of girlfriend

A Virginia man has finally been charged with the 2005 murder of his girlfriend -- despite having left a bizarre, signed note alongside her bloody remains. Prosecutors say Julius Esquelin...

Alex Cora puts hero of Game 3 back on Red Sox bench

Brock Holt’s brush with history did not come with a ticket back into the lineup. Despite hitting for the first cycle in MLB postseason history to add an exclamation point...

Democrats' 'socialism' prescription is a war on the poor

The most striking difference between Democrats and Republicans is not their views on #MeToo, affirmative action or the Supreme Court: It’s how they view the economy. Republicans deplore socialism. But...

Why Trump is smart to keep fighting on Kavanaugh

For Democrats, President Trump’s truculent speech at Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s White House swearing-in was a gift they hope will keep giving until Nov. 6. They think his decision to relitigate...

NY Times immigration exposé actually proves the opposite of its headline

The New York Times just can’t keep its fury at President Trump from distorting even otherwise-excellent reporting, as its Page 1 piece Tuesday on migrant kids in US courts vividly...

Another big Putin lie exposed

Investigative websites Bellingcat and The Insider announced Tuesday they’d ID’d the second of the two Russian operatives fingered in the March poisoning of UK citizen Sergei Skripal and his daughter....

Man who rented limo in deadly crash says it should've been 'in the scrap yard'

An upstate man said he and his wife rented the same limo and driver involved in a crash that killed 20 people in Schoharie, NY and claims the vehicle "shoulda...

America needs Nikki Haley to return to public service

UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, one of Team Trump’s shining stars, will leave at year’s end. We hope she’ll return to government service in due course, because she’s exactly the kind...

Democrats' demented charge of a 'partisan' Supreme Court

In the testimony that may well have saved his Supreme Court nomination, Brett Kavanaugh called the uncorroborated accusations against him a “calculated and orchestrated political hit fueled with apparent pent-up...

'First Man' actually is patriotic... and other commentary

Culture file: ‘First Man’ Is Patriotic After All Conservatives criticized the movie “First Man,” about the American moon landing in 1969, for not showing the planting of the American flag....

Yankees stand by Severino, but warm-up flap won't cool down

The Yankees’ main focus Tuesday night was on finding a way to win Game 4 of the ALDS against the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium and force a fifth and...

How fentanyl is contaminating America’s cocaine supply

Right now, the United States is grappling with a deadly opioid epidemic, and at the center of the crisis is illegal fentanyl, a painkiller found in hospitals that is also...

Looks to steal from London's Spring 2019 runways

London fashion week is the industry’s rebellious sibling: wild, spunky and delightfully unpredictable. From fantastical floral whimsy spun from embellished tulle to ladylike lace rethought with razor-sharp tailoring, the season...

Mother, daughter meet for the first time in 52 years

For 73-year-old Valerie Leatherwood this is the longest escalator ride she's ever had to wait for. She's been waiting 52 years to see someone special. “I ended up with this...

DiGiorno pizzas seen at Little Caesars spawn conspiracy theories

Is your Little Caesars pizza actually from Little Caesars? People were left asking themselves this question after a video was posted to Twitter on Saturday showing a woman standing near...

Bail reform poster boy's case to be dismissed — if he goes to college

He’s giving it the old college try. Bail reform poster boy Pedro Hernandez will walk on his 2015 armed-robbery charge — if he can get through a semester of college,...

Star of controversial 'Charmed' reboot wants peace with original cast

The CW’s “Charmed” reboot sparked controversy almost as soon as it was announced last January. Unlike the host of other revivals in today’s TV landscape — “Will and Grace,” “Murphy...

How Yankees will approach Brett Gardner's future in pinstripes

This was not about the brink of elimination or thanks for the memories. Aaron Boone had determined he would start Brett Gardner in Division Series Game 4 well before a...

Angel Hernandez was terrible -- but replay rules still need review

I haven't talked to Angel Hernandez about this, because Major League Baseball treats its umpires as if they were in Witness Protection following anything remotely news-making. But I think I...

‘World’s hottest grandma’ banned from Instagram over risqué photo

The “World’s hottest grandma” is known for her provocative photos on social media. But her latest snap has taken things a bit too far and was quickly taken down by...

Jets should take notes: This is how you ruin a star quarterback

The Jets hope they have their franchise quarterback in Sam Darnold. Through five games, he has done nothing to dissuade them of that notion. In fact, he’s only encouraged it...

Cuomo pal admits to funneling illegal donation to 2014 campaign

A one-time upstate political power broker pleaded guilty Tuesday to steering an illegal $25,000 campaign contribution from a foreign national to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 2014 re-election campaign. Former Erie County...

This city is threatening to send teen trick-or-treaters to jail

For teen Halloween fans in certain parts of Virginia, knocking on doors for candy bars could lead to hard time behind bars. The city of Chesapeake is the latest to...

Man found dead in Texas alley died of tuberculosis: officials

A man in Denton, Texas, who was found dead in an alleyway last week died of pulmonary tuberculosis, Fox News has confirmed. Carol Ann Walker, a public information officer for...

Pastagram restaurant is tasty but falls short on 'photogenic' promise

Every new eatery needs a gimmick. So tiny, new FiDi joint the Pastagram hijacked the Instagram name. According to its opening announcement, “every single detail” of the mix-and-match pasta and...

New beauty products' secret ingredient? Marijuana

How do you know weed is firmly out of Cheech & Chong territory? When it’s the subject of a serious “Luxury Meets Cannabis” conference at Manhattan’s tony NeueHouse. “The folks...

Cops investigating sports fans' bloody bar brawl

Police are investigating a bloody brawl that broke out between sports fans at a bar in Massachusetts over the weekend -- which got mistaken for a postgame Yankees-Red Sox scrum....

Man accused of $1.2M wine theft jumps to death from Carlyle Hotel

A former personal assistant who was about to plead guilty to ripping off his ex-boss — the multi-millionaire head of Goldman Sachs — leaped to his death from the Carlyle...

4 sisters killed in limo crash will be 'buried together'

The four sisters killed in the upstate limo crash will be united in death. A group funeral will be held for Amy King Steenburg, 29, Allison King, 32, Mary King...

Wife on trial allegedly plotted to kidnap husband's mistress over pregnancy rumors

Prosecutors argued a South Carolina couple plotted to kidnap the husband's 20-year-old lover over rumors swirling around their small resort town that the young woman might be pregnant. The revelation...

MMA champ: McGregor-Khabib made us look like 'hooligans'

Chael Sonnen was one of the first fighters to use trash-talk to get attention when he was competing in the UFC from 2009-2013. But even the self-proclaimed heel was surprised...

Photos show happy newlyweds weeks before deadly limo crash

Joyful photos show tragic newlyweds Amy and Axel Steenberg celebrating their marriage with members of the wedding party -- five of whom died with them just weeks later in Saturday's...

Parents are buying signs urging others not to touch their kids

Flu season is coming, and some parents are taking extreme measures to protect their kids, including attaching signs to their car seats telling others to keep their grubby paws to...

Snapchat shares tank 6 percent after 'woeful' analyst comment

Snap shares tumbled more than 6 percent to an all-time low Tuesday after a Wall Street analyst said the Snapchat parent was in danger of running out of cash by...

What Zoë Kravitz can't get enough of this fall

When Zoë Kravitz was shooting an aerial stunt for the 2015 sci-fi flick “Insurgent,” she developed a tremendous fear of heights. But that didn’t stop the actress, singer, model and...

Trump says he could appoint 4 more Supreme Court justices

President Trump said Tuesday that he could possibly appoint as many as four new justices to the Supreme Court — but quickly added that he hopes the judges now sitting...

Knicks' expensive G-League team adds an Ivy League dreamer

The Knicks may be forming the most expensive G-League team in history, and the latest addition is expected to be forward Jeff Coby, an art history major out of Columbia,...

Jenny Slate talks sexual angst and her feminist wake-up call

Jenny Slate may be a stunner in Old Hollywood glam for our cover shoot, but make no mistake: This is a woman deeply, joyfully in touch with her inner gawky...

Was this the most fabulous Paris Spring fashion week ever?

I was on hand (@anahitaglitters) for the beaucoup wow moments of the season: Gucci’s Parisian takeover! Hedi Slimane’s debut at Celine! Saint Laurent’s walk-on-water models! Chanel’s indoor beach! The venues...

Man says vape pen ‘exploded’ in pocket, scorched his leg

A Massachusetts man claims his electronic cigarette “blew up” in his pocket, leaving his leg scorched with first and second-degree burns. Tyler Newton, of Lunenburg, told WCVB-News his vaping device, which he...

Break up Amazon before it does any more damage to America

When Jeff Bezos announced that Amazon would be raising its minimum wage to $15 an hour last week, the reception was rapturous. The Seattle Times called it “the just thing.”...

Maccagnan's Jets offseason is really starting to pay off

The jury is still out on the Jets’ biggest free-agent signing of this offseason, with cornerback Trumaine Johnson having an up-and-down first four games before missing last week with a...

Haunted house trip turns bloody when woman stabs pal with knife thinking it was a prop

For a group of friends, the terror of the Nashville Nightmare Halloween attraction became a gruesome reality when one of them stabbed another with a real knife. As they were...

Tinder's owner denies it tricked founders out of $2 billion

Barry Diller may have swiped right on a deal to acquire Tinder — but he never swiped $2 billion from the dating app’s founders. That’s what the billionaire media mogul’s...

Star chef says she's cracked the code for what makes meals delicious

If you ask Samin Nosrat, the world’s most delicious dishes break down into four mouthwatering elements: salt, fat, acid and heat. And that formula applies to everything from fine dining...

ICE agents reportedly help man find lost wallet — then detain him

ICE agents helped a Florida dad find his lost wallet — and then threw him behind bars for being an undocumented immigrant, a report says. Flavio Musmanno, of North Miami...

Hurricane Michael upgraded to Category 3 storm

Hurricane Michael will slam into the Florida Panhandle Wednesday afternoon as a Category 3 monster, packing sustained 120 mph winds, 13-foot storm surges, and isolated rainfall totals close to a...

Obese tourists banned from riding donkeys in Greece

The Greek government has banned fat tourists from riding on donkeys. The law was made after animal rights campaigners revealed the donkeys were suffering from spinal injuries and open wounds....

How to catch your own dinner at this NYC seafood restaurant

They say being a waiter in New York City is tough, but at least in most restaurants, the food stays still. At the Japanese restaurant Zauo, opening Monday, servers help...

These chefs are turning Peruvian cuisine into NYC's next food craze

If your knowledge of Peruvian food begins and ends with rotisserie chicken, it’s time to book a table. Peruvian cuisine, which fuses Japanese, Chinese, Italian and Spanish cooking styles, is...

Man jumps to his death from Carlyle Hotel

A man leaped to his death from the famed Carlyle Hotel on Tuesday afternoon, police said. The 41-year-old man jumped from the hotel on East 76th Street near Madison Avenue...

Senate Republicans finally pay back Dean Skelos for $50K loan

It took four years, but state Senate Republicans have finally repaid a $50,000 loan from their crooked old boss, Dean Skelos. Campaign records show the loan was quietly settled on...

Amtrak workers protest outside Penn Station over possible layoffs

Amtrak workers and union leaders protested outside Penn Station on Tuesday over what they said were a possible 1,700 layoffs. The anticipated job cutbacks target trained chefs toiling in the...

Sydney Opera House forced to display horse-racing ads on roof

SYDNEY — Thousands of angry demonstrators gathered outside the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday night to protest the use of its iconic roof to promote a horse race. Racing authorities...

Dad who took bribes for son's NCAA deal says he got money from basketball assistant

A dad who ruined his son’s NCAA college basketball career by accepting kickbacks to send his kid to play for the Louisville Cardinals said he also took money from an...

Antonio Brown had 3 straight police visits for 3 different reasons

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown told cops in April that someone stole $80,000 and a handgun from his upscale south Florida apartment, according to police reports. The reports, which...

Limo in fatal crash reportedly listed for sale on Craigslist days before deadly wreck

The stretch limo involved in the upstate crash that killed 20 people was put up for sale by its owner just two days before the deadly wreck, according to a...

Trump: Ivanka would be 'dynamite' as UN ambassador

President Trump said Tuesday that first daughter Ivanka Trump would be “dynamite” as a replacement for outgoing UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, although Ivanka politely declined. Speaking to reporters on the...

Hunters using Calvin Klein cologne to lure out killer tiger

Hunters tracking a tiger feared to have killed 14 people in India are using Calvin Klein perfume to snare the maneater. The fearsome predator – which wildlife officials have named...

Ex-high school wrestling coach sentenced for raping teen girl

He really is Sick. A former Westchester high school wrestling coach who also taught in The Bronx was sentenced to 10 years of probation Tuesday after he copped to rape...

Desperate Yankees give lineup new look for do-or-die Game 4

A day after Boston manager Alex Cora shook up the Red Sox lineup to give his team a boost, Aaron Boone did something similar with the Yankees as they faced...

Rangers' stunning new reality: a $26.6 million healthy scratch

Less than a week into the Rangers season, less than a week into David Quinn’s tenure as coach, and this is what it has come to: Kevin Shattenkirk as a...

123 missing children found in Michigan during sex trafficking operation

Over 100 children were found safe during a one-day sweep by multiple Michigan law enforcement agencies, the US Marshals Service said Wednesday. The agency said Operation MISafeKid recovered 123 missing children Sept....

Judge tells 87-year-old defense attorney: Retire, already

The defense rests … and, boy, does he need it! The self-described “oldest trial lawyer at 100 Centre Street” hung up his legal briefs mid-case Tuesday in Manhattan Supreme Court...

US attorneys general investigating Google data breach

At least two US states are investigating a breach at Alphabet Inc.’s Google that may have exposed private profile data of at least 500,000 users to hundreds of external developers....

Man shocked after selling girlfriend on eBay, bids reach $119,000

A British man is going viral online for trolling his girlfriend by putting her up for auction on eBay. Dale Leeks told CTVNews that he posted the ad as a...

Google unveils Pixel 3 smartphone

Google unveiled a new Pixel smartphone that sports an upgraded camera with beefed-up artificial intelligence features. At a Tuesday event in New York, the Alphabet-owned search giant said the new...

Veteran identified as final victim in deadly upstate limo crash

A Marine Corps veteran who survived the horrors of Iraq was killed in the upstate limo crash Saturday -- his birthday, according to reports on Tuesday that identified him as...

Fiji calls on world leaders to step it up after scary climate change warning

After the recent terrifying report on the potentially catastrophic future of climate change, the prime minister of Fiji has called on world leaders to step it up. “The message is...

Saquon Barkley may have to be the Giants' savior already

On the flight home from Charlotte, with loss No. 4 of the season -- the most harrowing one yet -- not fully packed away in the overhead compartments, Saquon Barkley...

Gecko was behind non-stop prank calls to animal hospital

Prank calling has never been this cold-blooded. A veterinarian at a Hawaii marine animal hospital was perplexed by an onslaught of mystery phone calls, until she found the scaly fiend...

Mysterious 'keeper of the secret' tomb found in Egypt

An ancient Egyptian tomb, dating back more than 4,000 years, has been discovered. It belongs to a priest named Kaires, who was the "sole friend" of an Egyptian pharaoh yet...

Scientists discover underwater 'lost world' off coast of Tasmania

Scientists have discovered a stunning volcanic "lost world" off the coast of Tasmania. Experts on the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), vessel "Investigator" made the find while mapping...

'Mad scientist' drug dealers ran pill mill in boiler room: cops

Some "mad scientist'' drug dealers turned an apartment building's boiler room into a "secret den'' to cook up a massive pill-making operation, authorities said Tuesday. Three men were busted in...

How world's hottest Marine became a Maxim cover girl

Model and horse trainer Shannon Ihrke joined the United States Marine Corps 10 years ago — and even though she left active duty in 2012 to focus on her other passions,...

Attempted rapist laughed in victim's face during attack: cops

A would-be rapist laughed as he attacked a Queens woman while she was walking home, police said Tuesday. The 31-year-old victim told police she had just left the Roosevelt Avenue-Jackson...

Ex-EPA chief says burning coal is worst thing for climate change

LONDON — Science shows that nothing does more to cause climate change than burning coal, a former head of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said on Tuesday, a position...

Bride-to-be poses for heartbreaking wedding photos to honor tragic fiancé

An Indiana bride-to-be who never got the chance to walk the aisle when her fiancé was mowed down by a drunk driver still went through with one wedding day tradition:...

The 'blue wave' may be coming after all

Democrats have a solid double-digit lead in a generic matchup for the midterm elections on Nov. 6, according to a new poll released Tuesday that also showed strong support for...

Dutch court upholds ruling on landmark climate case

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A Dutch appeals court on Tuesday upheld a landmark ruling that ordered the government to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 25 percent by 2020...

NFLer's alleged affair has led to ugly text war

There's bad blood spilling in Buffalo. Following a roller coaster of a summer between Bills safety Jordan Poyer and wife Rachel Bush, the Instagram stunner's text exchange with the alleged...

South Carolina is suffering a massive stink bug invasion

Residents in South Carolina have a smelly issue: a reported increase of the brown marmorated stink bug population, an invasive species which releases a foul odor when threatened. Specifically, residents...

First look at Ruby Rose's fierce Batwoman costume

The CW debuted Ruby Rose's Batwoman costume, and it was as fierce as expected. The super suit, which was designed by Colleen Atwood, is faithful to the comic book rendition,...

Instagram users are clogging landfills with fast-fashion looks

For some style junkies, a fresh Instagram profile means a filthy planet. People are throwing out their clothes more quickly than ever, a new UK survey suggests — and not...

Ackman's Pershing Square takes stake in Starbucks

Bill Ackman has spilled the beans on his latest investment — and it’s all about your coffee addiction. The activist hedge-fund billionaire unveiled a $900 million stake in Starbucks at...

Hurricane Michael cranks up to a Category 2 storm

Hurricane Michael intensified to a Category 2 storm Tuesday morning as it churned through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida — where it could make landfall Wednesday as a Category...

New technologies will improve life but boost inequality

UNITED NATIONS — New technologies from artificial intelligence to gene editing hold immense potential to improve people’s lives — but can also drive greater inequality and social dislocation, according to...

Meth is making a comeback while America obsesses about opioids

In the shadows of the nationwide opioid crisis, another threat looms. Methamphetamine use is on the rise in small rural pockets of the country, from Oklahoma and Virginia, to Kentucky and...

#HimToo memes go viral after mom mortifies son with tweet

A Navy vet is speaking out after his mom accidentally turned him into a viral meme attacking the #MeToo movement. Pieter Hanson's mother wanted to speak out against the #MeToo...

Lil Wayne heard what Eli Manning said — and is not happy

When Eli Manning goes low, Lil Wayne goes higher. And, uh, higher. A day after the Giants quarterback spoke about the rapper for perhaps the first time in his life,...

Lawyer for limo company denies safety violations led to deadly crash

The company whose stretch limo was involved in the upstate crash that killed 20 people denied Tuesday that safety violations uncovered during an inspection last month caused the vehicle to...

Man shot dead after firing at police following car crash

The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office has determined that police officers were justified in the killing of 38-year-old Douglas Heath in August 2018. Authorities had attempted to apprehend the suspect, who...

Berkeley Whole Foods store at war with aggressive vegans

An animal rights activist group that has drawn attention for its brazen protests around Bay Area supermarkets has been banned from setting foot inside a Whole Foods store in Berkeley,...

Pret a Manger's bread may be up to a year old amid allergy-related deaths

Pret a Manger's "fresh" sandwiches can be up to a year old, according to a report. The chain's baguettes are made in a French factory before being frozen and shipped...

It's almost impossible to resist holiday food cravings

As we approach the holiday season willpower will be tempted and "cravings guilt" is set to sweep the nation according to new research. A new study of 2,000 Americans into...

Evan Engram is trying to clear last hurdle for Giants return

There is a chance tight end Evan Engram can return from a sprained knee and play for the Giants in Thursday night’s key NFC East game against the Eagles. Engram...

Condé Nast's chief digital officer exits

Condé Nast’s chief digital architect is leaving the company, a departure that many staffers view as a bad omen for the firm as it looks to move beyond its glossy...

The Yankees' last hope doesn't need video help or butterflies

CC Sabathia has one heck of a scouting report on the Red Sox. The creator of that report goes by the name CC Sabathia and the pages are available only...

Transgender girl barred from taking shelter in locker rooms during school safety drill

A transgender student was blocked from using the boys’ or girls’ locker room during an emergency drill at a Virginia middle school last week, according to an LGBTQ rights group....

Sex ban could fix Eagles scoring woes: ex-player

As the Eagles' Super Bowl hangover continues, former linebacker Garry Cobb thinks the team should take a page from Justin Verlander's playbook. The Eagles dropped their second straight game Sunday to...

5 recent 'UFO sightings' sparking theories of alien life

Odd-looking aircraft or lights hovering high in the sky at various times across the US have prompted questions from space enthusiasts: If it's not a bird, plane or even Superman...

Man accused of gunning down ex-girlfriend is denied bail

A Brooklyn man accused of gunning down the mother of his children as her own mother looked on in horror has been ordered held without bail. Gabriel Rivera was arraigned...

Ron Darling doesn’t have a Luis Severino regret — but he should

TBS’ Ron Darling started Warmupgate tremendously, but finished it poorly. Before Yankees Game 3 starter Luis Severino’s first pitch, Darling and TBS did exactly what you want on a broadcast:...

I tried Wall Street's 'genius drug' and it's worth the hype

I’m a single mama of two and guess what? I’m exhausted. Not just exhausted. But F-word exhausted. That is to say — really, really exhausted and then some. I fall...

Indians players are calling out team's decision-makers

Over the past few years, the Cleveland Indians have been a regular-season juggernaut. Last year, they won 22 games in a row. This year, they became the first team in...

Four dead after being swallowed by massive sinkhole in China

Four people died when a massive sinkhole swallowed them in the Chinese city of Dazhou. The ground ripped open around 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the city in Sichuan Province, leaving...

Pedro Martinez: MLB needs to do something about 'horrible' umpire

If his Game 3 wasn't bad enough, even some of Boston's icons are bashing umpire Angel Hernandez. TBS analyst and Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez trashed Hernandez following the...

The world's only transgender bodybuilding competition

Contestants compete at The International Association of Trans Bodybuilders competition in Atlanta. The competition, in its fifth year, is the only transgender bodybuilding competition in the world.

Trump praises Nikki Haley as 'very special to me' after her resignation

President Trump on Tuesday thanked outgoing UN Ambassador Nikki Haley for her service, calling her "someone who is very special to me” during a joint appearance at the White House...

Suspect arrested in 28-year-old 'Labor Day Murders' cold case

The “bogeyman” behind a 1990 rape and murder that spawned a podcast about a brutal unsolved crime in a small Mississippi town has been caught thanks to DNA evidence, authorities...

4-foot caiman found in Lake Michigan is lucky to be alive

WAUKEGAN, Ill. — A wildlife worker says a 4-foot-long caiman found in Lake Michigan near Chicago would've been lucky to live a couple more weeks. The alligator-like animal was spotted...

The Kevin Knox hype has stopped abruptly

The runaway hype for rookie lottery pick Kevin Knox was fast, and now he admits he’s playing too fast. Knox’s preseason has taken a decided downturn, especially in his first...

Man charged for filming himself removing ankle monitor in Facebook video

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Missouri man is charged with a felony after he allegedly filmed himself removing an ankle monitor and then posted the video on Facebook. Thirty-three-year-old Dustin Burns...

Suspect nabbed in connection to murder of Bulgarian journalist

SOFIA - Bulgarian police have detained a suspect in connection with the murder of TV journalist Viktoria Marinova, whose body was found in a park in her Danube hometown of...

The Giants' search for Ereck Flowers trade ends predictably

The ninth-overall pick in 2015 could not fetch a seventh-round pick in 2018. The Giants waived Ereck Flowers on Tuesday, as their search to try to recoup anything for the...

These are the UK dogs marching for their 'Wooferendum'

Thousands of dog owners and their dogs march through central London to Parliament on an Anti-Brexit march, named the "Wooferendum", to deliver a petition.

Papa John's stock soars on news of Peltz takeover interest

Papa John’s stock is on a tear following a report that activist hedgie Nelson Peltz is mulling a bid for the troubled pizza chain. Shares soared nearly 8 percent, to...

Dogs march in UK to demand new Brexit 'Wooferendum'

LONDON — Around a thousand dogs and their owners marched on Britain’s Parliament on Sunday, demanding an end to Brexit via a second vote on the terms of the country’s...

New forensic crime-fighting dye can reveal hidden DNA

Scientists at Flinders University in Australia have developed a DNA analysis technique that could provide a valuable weapon in the fight against crime. “We know that some people pass on...

NFL confirms that Giants got hosed on crucial play

Thanks for nothing. That is essentially what the Giants have to say to the NFL office after receiving confirmation about something they already knew: Landon Collins should not have been...

Pissed-off bull takes out eight bullfighters

A bull got its violent revenge on eight bullfighters all lined up neatly in a row. The brutal beatdown went down during a bullfight in Chamusca, Portugal, on Friday, according...

Yankees dynasty pitcher angling for job with Derek Jeter

Maybe Graeme Lloyd can coach the lefties. Jeff Nelson, the former Yankees pitcher who played parts of six seasons in The Bronx, is campaigning to reunite with Derek Jeter as...

Disgusting mystery creature pulled out of man's nose

Shocking footage from Lao Cai, Vietnam, shows a doctor removing a large creature from a man's nose. The animal appears to be a slug or leech of some kind. Whatever it...

The three words that incited Khabib-McGregor madness

Conor McGregor's coach firmly denied claims that Dillon Danis sparked the post-fight brawl in Las Vegas by calling Khabib Nurmagomedov a "f--king Muslim rat." A ringside source told TMZ that...

Taylor Swift sparks voter registration spike nationwide

Will Republicans be able to shake this off? Pop star Taylor Swift's coming out against the Republican candidate and in support of the Democrat in a Senate race in her...

Russian suspected of poisoning ex-spy identified as military doctor

LONDON — One of the two suspects in the poisoning of an ex-spy in England is a doctor who works for Russian military intelligence and traveled to Britain under an...

Two suspects busted after trio broke into home of retired cop

Two of the three suspects who broke into the home of a retired NYPD lieutenant — and bound and sexually assaulted his wife — were busted hours later in the...

Nikki Haley steps down as UN ambassador

United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley is stepping down, according to a report on Tuesday. President Trump has accepted Haley's resignation, but the timing of her departure is unclear, Axios reported....

Khabib could lose entire fight purse for post-fight melee

The Nevada State Athletic Commission is reportedly weighing whether to keep Khabib Nurmagomedov’s entire fight purse from UFC 229 over a post-fight brawl that broke out Saturday after the champion’s...

Kim Jong Un wants Pope Francis to visit North Korea

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wants Pope Francis to visit the officially atheist country, South Korea said Tuesday. South Korea's presidential office said in a...

Microsoft buys into ride-hailing firm Grab

Microsoft is investing in Southeast Asian ride-hailing firm Grab as part of a partnership that the two companies said will allow them to collaborate on technology projects, including big data...

Saints star trolled trash-talking Josh Norman into oblivion

Josh Norman probably wishes he could forget Monday's embarrassing 43-19 loss to the Saints, but New Orleans receiver Michael Thomas made sure the Redskins cornerback will always remember. After being...

Antonio Brown nearly killed toddler by tossing furniture off balcony: lawsuit

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown tossed furniture from the balcony of his 14-story apartment building in April, nearly killing a 22-month-old toddler, a lawsuit claims. Brown, 30, was named...

The tale of the waitress who messed with the wrong married man

Heather Elvis was already the target of vicious text messages after a tryst with a 38-year-old married father was exposed by his wife. But when the 20-year-old South Carolina woman...

Banksy's latest stunt is also a subversive economics experiment

Based on experiments conducted by himself and others around his work, Banksy, the famous street artist, could write an economics dissertation on the monetary value of art. In a way,...

UN voices 'serious concern' over missing Saudi journalist

GENEVA — The United Nations human rights office voiced deep concern Tuesday at the "apparent enforced disappearance" and possible murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi a week ago and urged...

Photo surfaces of doomed reporter walking into Saudi Consulate

Turkey said on Tuesday that it will search the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul for Jamal Khashoggi as a photo emerged of the missing journalist walking into the building just...

Wedding photographer violently pushes stepmom out of the shot

The first kiss is usually a picture-perfect moment at any wedding. At this rustic ceremony in Kentucky, however, a wedding photographer had to shove the bride’s stepmom out of the...

Zookeeper killed by rare white tiger

A zookeeper in Japan has been mauled to death by a rare white tiger -- but the killer beast won't be put down at the urging of the victim's family....

Lottery ticket leads FBI to unlucky bank robbery suspect

PALATINE, Ill. — Authorities say a dropped lottery ticket led investigators to the man who robbed a suburban Chicago bank. Court documents say an FBI agent found an Illinois lottery...

1 in 5 Americans over 65 are still waiting to retire

Close to one in five Americans who's 65 or older is still working, the highest percentage in more than half a century. And the one who's still working may be...

Long-range threat Nets can't afford to lose sprains his ankle

DETROIT — So you thought the Nets’ injury problems were already bad enough? Their woes got worse Monday night, when returning starter Allen Crabbe suffered a sprained left ankle. The...

Bet on Red Sox starter to rebound from postseason flops

More than 35,000 people marched up Fifth Ave. on Monday in the Columbus Day parade. Gov. Andrew Cuomo attended, pressing the flesh and gathering votes. Unfortunately Jersey Shore’s Mike “The...

Illness may force Rodgers to take leave of absence from Jets

The immediate future of Jets defensive coordinator Kacy Rodgers remained unclear Monday. Jets coach Todd Bowles said he was waiting on more information before making any public announcements about whether...

Yankees castoff continues to torment his former team

Had the Yankees won the 2015 wild-card game, Nathan Eovaldi could have made his playoff debut in pinstripes in the following series. Had the Yankees not released the right-hander after...

College football's top under-the-radar bets against the spread

Don’t ignore lesser conferences when looking for betting value in college football. The market can be slow to react to extremes in either direction because leagues such as the American...

Luis Severino saved best heat for Ron Darling's warmup criticism

This night went sideways in so many ways for the Yankees, too many to enumerate in this tidy little Post column. Yet Exhibit A might just be the oddity of...

Lance Lynn only made Yankees' Game 3 disaster even worse

Luis Severino got the Yankees in trouble Monday night. Lance Lynn finished them off. Brought in with the bases loaded and no one out in the top of the fourth...

Alex Cora made the right moves when Red Sox needed it most

For much of the season, the Red Sox seemed to be on autopilot, cruising to more wins than all but six teams in the history of the sport. The bats...

Police kill man after he attacks officer with machete

HONOLULU — Honolulu police say officers fatally shot a man across from the Hawaii Capitol after he hit an officer with a machete. State deputy sheriffs responded to call reporting...

Jon Gruden made Raiders poster child for the bet-against teams

LAS VEGAS — In January, the Raiders won the press conference. Jon Gruden said he wanted to bring a Super Bowl champion to Oakland, and his hiring was celebrated by...

Having a regular bedtime can help women get pregnant: study

A regular bedtime can help women get pregnant, a study claims. Those who hit the sack at roughly the same time each night were four times more likely to conceive...

Bettors can expect Warriors to hit cruise control at some point

The Warriors are good enough to win 65-70 games or more if they really wanted to. But they would have to be hungry night in and night out, avoid injuries...

Red Sox's Cy Young winner stands in way of desperate Yankees

In Game 4 of the ALDS, the Red Sox have the luxury of using a recent Cy Young winner to wrap up the series. They’ll also be starting a pitcher...

The running back duo ready for an Alvin Kamara-like breakout

It was right around this time last season when Alvin Kamara saw an increase in touches out of the backfield and the Saints transformed from a pass-happy squad to a...

Fantasy tight end troubles will only get worse in bye-weeks

You can see the storm on the horizon. It is a menace, disrupting your plans, creating harsh conditions you prefer to avoid. But you have no power to escape it...

Thousands evacuated after explosions at Ukrainian ammo depot

KIEV — Around 10,000 people were evacuated after a fire and explosions hit a defense ministry ammunition depot 109 miles east of the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, early Tuesday, officials said....

Rangers are already battling the mental game in rebuilding year

After opening their season with a third straight loss Sunday night, the Rangers flew back to New York for an off day Monday and a pair of practices before their...

Backup goalie gives Islanders hope where they need it most

Maybe it’ll be a footnote after this season that Thomas Greiss started the first two games in nets for the Islanders. Because if Robin Lehner plays like he did in...

How fantasy owners can work around Jay Ajayi injury shocker

What is worse than having an early-round fantasy draft pick perform well below expectations? When you lose even that underwhelming production to injury. Sort of like having a shoe with...

The Jets just might have Eli Manning's spiritual heir

When it was over, Sam Darnold looked like he’d just finished doing his laundry, heated up leftovers for dinner or handled some other mundane household task he could do in...

Giants finally get good news as Evan Engram nears return

It is a short week for the Giants, but only for those who played and lost Sunday in Charlotte. It is not a short week for Evan Engram, though, and...

This wasn't the playoff role Yankees catcher envisioned

This was not the way the Yankees wanted to get Austin Romine into a postseason game. Their 16-1 loss to the Red Sox in Game 3 of the ALDS on...

Man finds winning Powerball ticket while cleaning out his wallet

REDDING, Conn. — A Connecticut man cleaning out his wallet says he found a winning Powerball ticket from May that was set to expire in less than a month. Redding...

Yankees' last line of defense against reliving a nightmare

They’ve barely had time to rid the room of the rancid stench of stale champagne. Surely they haven’t been able to shampoo the rug yet. Bad enough the Red Sox...

California diocese releases list of 34 priests accused of sex abuse

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — A Southern California Roman Catholic diocese on Monday released a list of 34 priests who were accused of sexually abusing children, including six who were convicted...

Chris Bosh: Fizdale will land Knicks free-agent star they need

Chris Bosh isn’t sure if he will play again, but he said he will give himself until the All-Star break to make that decision. But Bosh is sure of one...

Death row inmate asks for execution by electric chair

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee inmate set to be executed this week is asking the state to die by electric chair rather than lethal injection, calling the move the "lesser...

Ntilikina complicates his point-guard shot on bad day for Knicks

The Knicks will likely have more problems than just at point guard this season, but coach David Fizdale was tinkering at that position Monday night. In the Knicks’ sobering 110-98...

Woman recreates 'Dirty Dancing' scene in wine store, gets arrested

A woman in Florida reportedly refused to be put in the corner and was allegedly arrested for reenacting a scene from “Dirty Dancing” while purchasing wine at a local store....

The Yankees picked an odd time to watch star reliever implode

By the time Chad Green was finally summoned from the bullpen Monday night, the Yankees had already allowed the Red Sox to take a commanding lead in Game 3 in...

Steakhouse owners sign lease for new 6th Ave. restaurant

Fisher Brothers, which is spending $65 million to upgrade the public spaces and lobby of 1345 Sixth Ave. between West 54th and 55th streets, didn’t take long to find a...

Aaron Boone fell asleep while alarm bells exploded around him

Atop the Yankee Stadium center-field scoreboard are the words “EXIT VELO” and after each struck ball a reading in miles per hour registers, a bit of modernity to entertain fans,...

Plan for new $2.5B Times Square tower faces unique challenge

As if not already complicated enough, Times Square’s $2.5 billion TSX Broadway tower, which will replace the Double Tree Hilton Hotel with a spectacularly lit, mixed-use skyscraper, faces a surprising...