November 30, 2018
Kareem Hunt getting cut by fantasy owners by the minute
Well, that escalated quickly. After Kareem Hunt was cut by the Chiefs on Friday following the release of video showing the running back shoving and kicking a woman inside a...
Pence posts, then deletes, photo of him posing with cop sporting QAnon patch
Vice President Mike Pence on Friday posted a tweet that shows him posing with a Florida police officer who was wearing a badge associated with the QAnon conspiracy theory movement....
Clerk who thought New Mexico was foreign country refused to give out marriage license
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — A District of Columbia clerk and a supervisor refused to accept a New Mexico man's state driver's license as he sought a marriage license because she...
Former Knick Joakim Noah returning to NBA
Joakim Noah is someone else’s problem now. The former Knicks forward is headed back to the NBA after agreeing to a one-year veteran’s minimum deal with the Grizzlies, according to...
Tiger truly a long way back when big story now is a rule snafu
NASSAU, Bahamas — The fact that the news involving Tiger Woods in Friday’s second round of the Hero World Challenge had to do with a curious rules situation, and not...
Nets' late-game woes hit new low in 2OT loss to Grizzlies
The Nets, mired in a losing skid, were already frustrated and lacking confidence. Wait until the aftermath of Friday’s gut-punch sinks in. The Nets collapsed like a sinkhole in a...
Family of slain Utah woman feared boyfriend's ex-wife before killing
SALT LAKE CITY — The family of a woman who authorities say was killed by her boyfriend's ex-wife while decorating a Christmas tree is sounding a warning about the devastating...
Devils overpowered by Stanley Cup champion Capitals
WASHINGTON — Tom Wilson got back on the score sheet and put himself back under the microscope that has become a part of his existence in the NHL. Wilson scored...
Trump avoids political minefields at G20, sticks with his pals
The G-20 summit in Argentina on Friday was a political minefield for President Trump, who avoided Vladimir Putin and exchanged only a brief pleasantry with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin...
Ex-Fugees rapper helped Jho Low funnel $73M into US accounts: feds
Ready or not, here come the feds. Ex-Fugees rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel has landed in the middle of an international corruption scandal that has ensnared Goldman Sachs — and attracted...
Amazon says it will allow Apple Music on Alexa devices
Amazon said Friday that Apple’s music-streaming service will soon be available on its Alexa-powered devices, signaling a further thaw in the relationship between the tech titans. The announcement also ends...
Face transplant for man who shot himself cost $1.5M
His face transplant cost an arm and a leg. The groundbreaking procedure to give Cameron Underwood a new mug has cost $1.5 million to date, according to NYU Langone Health,...
Netflix nearing deal to lease famed Pinewood Studios in UK
Netflix is nearing a deal for a long-term lease at UK-based Pinewood Studios, where the latest round of “Star Wars” movies, as well as a number of “James Bond” flicks,...
'Psychic' busted for allegedly scamming woman out of $12K
She should’ve seen it coming. A Westchester County “psychic” has just been busted for the third time in fewer than two years — this time for allegedly bilking a woman...
Heastie says he's open to restricting outside income in Albany pay-hike deal
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie told a state commission Friday that he’s open to restricting outside income for lawmakers as part of a deal to get them their first pay raise...
How college campus bureaucracy makes ‘snowflakes’
If today’s college students are fragile “snowflakes” who can’t bear the least stress, most of the blame falls on school administrators who all but demand the kids feel that way....
Kareem Hunt cut by Chiefs after release of brutal video
The Chiefs sent Kareem Hunt packing. Kansas City announced Friday it had released the star running back hours after a video that showed him pushing and kicking a woman in...
Trump delivers as promised on bump stocks
It’s a promise kept: Team Trump is preparing to announce a legal ban on bump stocks. With training, a bump stock lets you fire a semi-automatic rifle at rates approaching...
Lessons of the aborted 'mass bailout'
Just before Thanksgiving, the folks at Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights shut down their “mass bailout” scheme, having fallen far short of their goals. But why did they stop? In...
‘Made-to-order people’: Death blow to the American Dream
A Chinese scientist’s claim to have created the first genetically edited babies has evoked widespread condemnation from the scientific community. But here’s a larger question: Should we be doing this...
How the caravan crisis boomeranged on the Latin American left
Latin America’s anti-Yank forces had hoped to feast on the migration caravans’ damage to America, but it looks like Mexico is ending up paying the price. And Andres Manuel Lopez...
Women play a bigger role in 'Deal or No Deal' reboot
There’s no Meghan Markle or Chrissy Teigen this time around (they’re busy elsewhere), but “Deal or No Deal” is back — nearly 10 years after last airing on NBC. The...
Apple's latest tech wants to get into bed with you
If you think Apple couldn’t possibly know more about you, dream on! The tech giant is developing a “smart” bed cover that watches users while they snooze — by tracking...
Ex-maid sues 'Nannygate' diplomat in Manhattan court
The Indian diplomat who caused a standoff between the US and her home country by exploiting her housekeeper has been sued by the poorly paid worker at the center of...
Heartbreaking details emerge about family slaughtered in Colts Neck mansion
Little 8-year-old Sophia Caneiro was a devoted Girl Scout who loved the Yankees and baking with her mom and nanny. Her brother, Jesse, 11, was a wise-beyond-his-years history buff who...
Colorado dad admits to killing wife — but not daughters — in chilling confession video
In a newly released confession video, the Colorado man who killed his family admitted that he strangled his pregnant wife but insisted he never killed their two young daughters. Instead,...
Lawyers deny helping El Chapo send text messages to his wife
El Chapo's lawyers say their team couldn't have helped him send secret text messages to his wife from the holding cell where he’s kept during his trial in Brooklyn --...
These fall TV finales are game-changers
Several notable network series have ended their fall seasons and won’t return until early next year. Some of the so-called “fall finales” — a growing trend in network TV —...
Ocasio-Cortez gets ousted Republican's office in House lottery
WASHINGTON – New York’s progressive darling got her office Friday — space occupied by a soon-to-depart Republican. Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ended Week 2 in Washington faring better than most of...
Ryan Zinke calls Dem lawmaker a drunk following public criticism
Scandal-scarred Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke on Friday slammed a prominent Democratic lawmaker who had criticized him — tweeting that “it’s hard for him to think straight from the bottom of...
Inside the pricey, controversial world of kiddie wellness
At the new Upper East Side holistic wellness center Salthaus, you’ll find adults meditating in the facility’s “healing” salt-crystal rooms — and kids like Maya sitting on the ground, playing...
Tesla factory is a hotbed of racism, former black employees claim
Tesla’s electric-car factory has become a cesspool of racist behavior, with black employees routinely getting subjected to discrimination and slurs, a new report claims. A half-dozen black employees at the...
Have faith in these two fantasy disappointments one more time
In fantasy football, there is nothing worse than being let down by a player you took with an early pick in your draft. The lack of production hurts, but what’s...
Uber and Lyft rides may get more expensive in NYC
It could soon cost much more to take an Uber or Lyft in Manhattan. City Councilmember Ruben Diaz Sr. introduced a bill on Friday that will set a base fare...
NYC's most fun, festive holiday markets
With the start of December, holiday markets are sprouting up all over the city. So feel free to get off the internet and take a look at the crafty, offbeat...
Brodie Van Wagenen taking huge risk on Robinson Cano baggage
Ever since word surfaced the Mets could be acquiring Robinson Cano, I have heard and seen the outrage and even did unscientific polling by asking Mets fans to list their...
Don't be afraid of using DJ Moore in crowded Panthers offense
Finding a great pickup on the waiver wire is a satisfying victory. But such triumphs are useless unless you know when to use those players. You might like the potential,...
Columbia professor targeted by anti-Semitic graffiti to light campus menorah
The Columbia Teachers College professor whose office was defaced with swastikas will be the first to light the campus's Hanukkah menorah during an on-campus gathering this weekend, the university said....
Passengers freak out as airplane engine falls apart mid-flight
Passengers aboard a Frontier flight Friday freaked out when the engine cover ripped off their plane while in the air, according to a new report. Shocking footage of the view...
Alvin Ailey guru likes his weekend mornings hot, steamy
“When I first came here, the city was wonderful and scary at the same time,” recalls Robert Battle, artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The Florida native...
'Mom' scene-stealer Kristen Johnston: I'm not subtle
Mom | Thursday, 9 p.m., CBS Dating can be tricky for anyone, but doing so while sober has its disadvantages. This week, the Chuck Lorre sitcom “Mom” takes a look...
Woman burying her dead cat finds remains of missing man
A California woman discovered a missing man's remains while burying her dead cat in her backyard, police said. The woman, who is not being identified, called the cops after making...
Hit-and-run driver took off all her clothes in series of bizarre events: cops
A good Samaritan trapped a naked driver on the road after she allegedly rammed her car into another vehicle and ran over a worker at an apartment complex before fleeing...
Isaiah Crowell wants Jets finally to commit to the running game
The 3-8 Jets have many problems. Some self-inflicted. In a way, the Jets coaching staff has done a good job of stopping the Jets running game. The Jets have scored...
China's 'economic cold war' with America and other commentary
Foreign desk: China’s Doomed ‘Cold War’ With the US China has been in an undeclared economic cold war with the US “for some time,” J.T. Young contends at The Hill....
Hundreds of tacks dumped on popular bike lane
What a tacky move! A bike-hating jerk dumped hundreds of thumbtacks into a popular bike lane in Queens — infuriating local riders and lawmakers. A dad riding along 43rd Avenue...
Scientists fear uproar over gene-edited babies could hurt future research
WASHINGTON — Scientists working on the frontiers of medicine fear the uproar over the reported births of gene-edited babies in China could jeopardize promising research into how to alter heredity...
These jumping spiders nurse their babies with milk
Nursing at the teat is generally seen as a mammalian trait – shared by humans, cows and cats alike – but it turns out spiders do it too. At least...
Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes blocked from entering Australia
The founder of alt-right hate group the Proud Boys has been blocked from entering Australia — a month after members of his outfit were busted for brawling outside one of...
Mets choose not to tender fan favorite Wilmer Flores
Shed a tear for Wilmer Flores. The popular Mets infielder — and king of the walk-off hit — likely concluded his tenure with the team Friday, when the club declined...
City engineer used government vehicles to run errands: officials
A city engineer had an unusual excuse when he was busted running personal errands with a government van — he’s been doing it for 28 years! Seyed Mirhosseini, who did...
America's next moon landing won't be made by NASA
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — America’s next moon landing will be made by private companies — not NASA. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announced Thursday that nine US companies will compete to...
Chiefs' Kareem Hunt sent home after assault video release
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt has reportedly been sent home from team facilities following the release of a video in which he can be seen hitting and kicking...
Queens rapper busted after allegedly beating up wrong man
An underground rapper from Queens was busted this week on robbery and gang-assault charges, with cops claiming he helped rough up a guy he thought was someone else — and...
Hospital shuts down after 13 babies diagnosed with superbug
BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian health authorities on Friday temporarily closed a maternity hospital in the capital after 13 babies born there recently were diagnosed with a drug-resistant superbug. The Health...
Whitaker reportedly misled FTC before taking DOJ job
Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker misled the Federal Trade Commission’s investigators as he was stepping into his role as the Justice Department’s chief of staff last year, a new report...
Eerie 'ghost' spotted on top of Irish mountain
An incredibly eerie "mountain ghost" has been caught on film at the top of an Irish mountain. The rare phenomenon, known as a Brocken Bow, was captured at the summit...
China using 'economic espionage' to grab US tech
A new report issued by several prominent experts on Chinese and American foreign policy claims that China is using a range of methods to misappropriate US technology. The 200-page report,...
Pentagon wants to build army of 'super-soldiers'
WASHINGTON - The US Army is investing millions of dollars in experimental exoskeleton technology to make soldiers stronger and more resilient, in what experts say is part of a broader...
'Travel nightmares' are terrifyingly common
From pick-pocketing scrapes to canceled flights, getting vomited on by a child or even seeing a fellow passenger die in flight, as many as a third (35 percent) of Americans...
Tiger Woods' second round includes bizarre rules review
NASSAU, Bahamas — Tiger Woods was at the center of a curious rules situation at the end of his second round of the Hero World Challenge Friday at Albany Golf...
This AI robot aims to lower cost, environmental impact of farming
EAST MEON, England — Faced with seesawing commodity prices and the pressure to be more efficient and environmentally friendly, farmer Jamie Butler is trying out a new worker on his...
Driver indicted for allegedly mowing down grieving mom of MS-13 victim
The Long Island woman who fatally mowed down the mother of an MS-13 victim after trying to dismantle a memorial to the slain teen was indicted Friday on criminal charges....
Democrats look to force Donald Trump to release tax returns
Defying threats from President Trump, House Democrats on Friday unveiled their first bill for the new Congress — part of which would require Trump and future presidents to disclose their...
'Littlest Reindeer' is big proof CGI animation doesn't always fly
The aww-est plot ever can be found in “Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer.” A miniature horse secretly wants to become one of Santa’s sleigh-pullers. But nestled inside that warm setup is...
China’s coal project in Serbia raises climate change worries
KOSTOLAC, Serbia — A foul smell permeates the air in this gray mining town. People rarely open their windows as thick smoke billows from the huge chimneys of Serbia’s main...
Nurse who lied about having terminal cancer gets prison time
A nurse in Ohio who lied to her friends and coworkers about a terminal lung cancer diagnosis, receiving paid leave and thousands of dollars in cash and gifts in response,...
Teens say social media is good for them
Although social media has been blamed for making people depressed and lonely and encouraging poor thinking skills, most teens think it’s a good thing. The majority of teenagers — people...
'Winnie the Pooh' ordered to stay away from Chinese president
Winnie the Pooh had to grin and bear it after being banned from central Madrid while Chinese President Xi Jinping drove by, according to a report. A street performer who...
Hubble captures space cluster made up of over 1,000 galaxies
Hubble might be nearing the eventual end of its lifespan, but it’s still capable of some truly incredible feats. A new image stitched together from several Hubble snapshots has given...
Google Assistant will now reward you for good manners
Google is bringing an update to its Assistant that includes a number of new holiday-themed features, as well as some new abilities for the company’s helpful digital assistant that are...
NYPD cops probed over handling of alleged Tekashi 6ix9ine victim
The NYPD's Internal Affairs Bureau is probing how officers treated an alleged victim of an armed robbery that rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been indicted for, The Post has learned. The...
Shinzo Abe turns on the charm for Trump at the G20
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe turned on the charm at the G20 Friday, congratulating President Trump on his “historic victory” in the midterm elections — in which Democrats easily captured...
Horrible teacher who knows nothing about Santa ruins Christmas for first graders
She doesn’t just deserve a lump of coal in her stocking, she should get a whole trainload! A bah-humbug New Jersey substitute teacher shattered the hearts of a class of...
White Dallas cop indicted for fatally shooting black man in his own apartment
DALLAS — Dallas County court records show that a white former Dallas police officer has been indicted on a murder charge for the killing of her black unarmed neighbor when...
Ariana Grande's official 'Thank u, Next' video is finally here
Ariana Grande just released her official music video for the hit single, "Thank u, Next." The much-anticipated clip, directed by Hannah Lux, is a nod to several early-aughts romantic comedies,...
Chiefs star Kareem Hunt pushes, kicks woman in brutal video
Chiefs star running back Kareem Hunt has been sidelined as a result of an incident that took place in Cleveland this past February. Hunt, who grew up in a Cleveland...
High school band co-director charged with raping student
The co-director of a marching band at a high school in Texas has been charged with raping a 16-year-old girl, authorities said. Markel Hall, a 34-year-old employee at South Oak...
Trump sanctuary cities policies hit with another setback
A federal judge in Manhattan landed another blow to the Trump administration’s immigration policies Friday, blocking efforts to punish cities for protecting immigrants from the feds by blocking grants to...
El Chapo lawyer throws shade at federal prosecutors over Twitter beef
A defense lawyer for El Chapo is throwing shade at Brooklyn federal prosecutors, questioning why the government has nothing better to do than harp on his tweets. "Apparently, the government’s...
"Ghost" caught stealing art from old folks home
A string of burglaries at a senior citizen home in Pavia, Italy, has been attributed to a suspect who appeared to wear a white sheet to protect his identity. Police have...
Would you pay Hillary Clinton $10 for Broadway and booze?
It’s a safe bet that when something goes viral, somebody is gonna find a way to monetize it. Case in point — those grainy cellphone videos of crowds giving Hillary...
Grinches at HuffPost say 'Rudolph' is racist, sexist and anti-gay
HuffPost was lampooned after saying Christmas classic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” was “seriously problematic” over claims that it features sexism and bullying. “Viewers are noticing the tale may not be...
Michael Cohen unloads rental condo asking $18,500 per month
On Tuesday, just two days before Michael Cohen pleaded guilty to lying to Congress about a Russian real-estate deal he tried to broker on behalf of President Trump during the...
Whales won't stop killing themselves in New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Fifty-one pilot whales died Friday in a mass stranding in New Zealand, less than a week after 145 pilot whales and nine pygmy killer whales perished...
What it's like for quarterbacks waiting to replace Eli Manning
They watch and wait, but it’s The Icon’s team, still. Such is the life of The Journeyman. Such is the life of The Rookie. The Journeyman has been with eight...
9,000-year-old stone mask discovered in Israel
Archaeologists in Israel have announced the discovery of an extremely rare 9,000-year-old stone mask. The mask, which dates back to the Neolithic period, was found by a settler walking in...
Edwin Diaz just first step in Mets' plan to rebuild bullpen
Just a few thoughts on the trade that once completed, will send Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz from the Mariners to the Mets for Jay Bruce, Anthony Swarzak, Jarred Kelenic,...
Inside the disturbing — and deadly — 'pumping' trend
Rob Waltman tried to tell his partner, Peter Dovak, he looked fine. He didn’t need to look any different. He especially didn’t need to inject himself with silicone to look...
Sexually Curious George gropes woman's breast at zoo
An orangutan named Ning Ning, who lives in Safari World Park in Bangkok, Thailand, was caught on camera groping a woman's breast in front of a crowd of tourists. Apparently,...
Brian Cashman: What will decide Patrick Corbin sweepstakes
STAMFORD, Conn. — The way Brian Cashman sees it, cotton and linen are thicker than blood. Sure, the Yankees’ general manager doesn’t mind that Patrick Corbin, the free-agent left-hander who...
Ndamukong Suh snubs ex-mate Matthew Stafford on top QB list
Los Angeles Rams tackle Ndamukong Suh has a history of beating up on quarterbacks, and you can add former Detroit Lions teammate Matthew Stafford to his growing list. Suh was...
Alaska hit with 6.6-magnitude earthquake
Back-to-back earthquakes struck Alaska near Anchorage on Friday, damaging buildings, knocking out power and triggering tsunami warnings as residents ran into the streets, according to reports. The US Geological Survey...
Shirley Chisholm monument planned for Brooklyn
Shirley Chisholm is coming to Brooklyn’s back yard. The de Blasio administration announced Friday — on what would have been Chisholm’s 94th birthday — that a city-funded monument honoring the...
Paul Manafort sentencing date is set for March
Special counsel Robert Mueller is eyeing new charges for President Trump’s former campaign manager Paul Manafort after his plea deal fell apart over allegations of lying to investigators, prosecutors said...
Over 200 runners busted cheating in Chinese half marathon
They don’t have a leg to stand on. More than 200 runners were busted cheating in China’s Shenzhen half marathon — with some taking short cuts or hiring people to...
NYCHA employee busted for dealing heroin out of public housing apartment
A NYCHA executive's secretary has been arrested in Brooklyn after cops found 1,800 sleeves of heroin in her own housing authority apartment, officials said Friday. Cops arrested Michelle Flores, 43,...
Congressional Democrats want to censure Steve King for racism
Newly re-elected Iowa Republican Rep. Steve King may be censured by Congress for his incendiary comments about immigrants -- including referring to them as “dirt,” according to a report. During...
Victims' families unveil MH370 debris in 'massive breakthrough'
Flight MH370 victims' families have made a "massive breakthrough" in the search for the missing aircraft, unveiling five new pieces of debris found washed up on a beach. Speaking at...
‘Top Chef Junior' finale features girl chefs defying stereotypes
Who runs the reality kitchen world? Girls. The “Top Chef Junior” finale airs Saturday, and for the first time both contenders for the winning title — and $50,000 grand prize...
Porn star Jesse Jane on public intoxication bust: I was drugged
Porn star Jesse Jane claims she was drugged before her public intoxication arrest earlier this month, insisting she only had two drinks before becoming “extremely incoherent,” she told The Post....
Nexstar is leading bidder for TV-station giant Tribune Media
Nexstar Media Group has emerged as the leading bidder for Tribune Media as it angles for a deal to create the nation’s biggest owner of local TV stations, The Post...
'Anna and the Apocalypse' is a messy zombie movie-musical
Some enchanted evening, you might eat a stranger! Yes, with “Anna and the Apocalypse,” the world now has a zombie movie-musical. The songs are as infectious as the corpses that walk...
Ex-tennis star now facing slew of bizarre violence accusations
Retired tennis player Justin Gimelstob has been accused in a series of assaults dating back to 2015 in connection to his estranged wife, including one incident during which he chased...
3-year-old birthday boy wells up with joy seeing his presents
When Finlay Strafford, from Galashiels, Scotland, came downstairs on his third birthday, he was not ready to see all of the presents waiting for him. The adorable little kid teared up...
De Blasio won't say whether he destroyed emails in alleged bribery scandal
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday refused to say whether he or anyone in his administration deleted emails to the mayor from a major donor that surfaced in a federal...
Brian Cashman doing everything to get a Sonny Gray trade done
STAMFORD, Conn. -- In the Yankees' big picture, Sonny Gray might wind up as part of a solution. Or he might just be a self-correction in and of himself. Either...
Dwight Howard to undergo surgery for gluteal injury
Dwight Howard's already bad season appears to be getting worse. The Washington Wizards' big man has had recurring trouble with a gluteal injury this season and surgery was recommended by...
MBS and Vladimir Putin are quite chummy at G20 summit
Grinning from ear to ear, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged a hearty high-five and handshake Friday at the G20 summit in Argentina. The...
YouPorn bans Starbucks after Starbucks banned porn
Adult video website YouPorn has struck back at Starbucks' recent porn ban by outlawing the coffee chain's products in its offices. On Thursday, a Starbucks rep wrote in a statement...
"Are you f**king blind?" yells husband after wife crashes into him with car
Hilarious footage shows a married couple getting into a minor accident while still in their own driveway in Des Moines, Iowa. While the husband attempted to pull out in his...
7-year-old mails letter to dad in heaven, gets heart-melting reply
Maybe there’s no ladder to heaven — but one kindhearted postal worker just might have a direct route. Every year on their father’s birthday, 7-year-old Jase Hyndman and his big...
Nothing says friendship like returning a lost tooth to a former teammate
Johnny Boychuk is the consummate teammate, even to his former teammates. The Islanders defenseman, upon seeing ex-Bruins teammate David Krejci's tooth on the ice after it was knocked out during...
How and why lines are moving in conference title games
Championship Week in college football begins Friday. Here’s an outline of the major conference battles focusing on offensive and defensive rankings (yards-per-game according to cfbstats.com), strength of schedule (according to...
Poker pros make huge bet on month of torturous darkness
Prop bets and poker go together like peanut butter and jelly but rarely are the stakes borderline torture. Yet that is the case for a prop bet currently underway between American...
Grindr boss blasted after saying marriage is ‘between man and woman’
The president of Grindr, the gay dating app, faced backlash after posting on Facebook last week that "marriage is a holy matrimony between a man and a woman," reports said....
NASA boss to Elon Musk: Stop getting wasted if you want to work with us!
Elon Musk will have to lay off the booze and pot if he wants to continue doing work for NASA, the agency’s chief warned this week, while laying into the...
Brother accused of fratricide and slaughtering family limps into court
The New Jersey man accused in the mansion-fire slayings of his brother, sister-in-law and niece and nephew limped into a courtroom Friday to plead not guilty to murder charges. Paul...
Deadly Asian ticks are invading America
An invasive tick that’s native to Asia has popped up in New York and eight other states — and health officials are warning it could spread dangerous diseases to humans...
'Mirai' cultivates fine animation, but this magic garden is grating
A young boy named Kun, wracked with jealousy over his baby sister’s arrival, learns to appreciate his family via a magical time-traveling garden in “Mirai,” the latest animated release from...
Woman torched deli after workers denied her free beer: cops
A flame-haired hothead wanted free beer from a Philadelphia deli — and when she didn’t get it, she torched the joint, video released by cops shows. The mayhem erupted Nov....
Scaredy-cat kitchen worker loses it over loose feline
Footage from an industrial kitchen in South Africa shows a worker having a panicked reaction to a cat sneaking into the kitchen. She jumps on top of equipment, apparently terrified...
How banning plastic could be more harmful to the environment
A plastics ban could cause even more environmental harm, say experts. TV shows such as the BBC’s "Blue Planet" have highlighted the damage done by littering the sea. But changing...
Marriott says hackers stole 500 million Starwood Hotels records
Hackers stole the personal information of half-a-billion people from hotel conglomerate Marriott in a data breach that went on for years, the company admitted Friday — a disclosure that triggered...
Falcons won't be the team to stop Lamar Jackson
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. Ravens (+1) over...
Kyler Murray leads Sooners into offense-heavy matchup at Texas
Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray is pushing Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa in the Heisman Trophy race. Murray has accounted for 48 touchdowns (37 passing, 11 rushing) and the Sooners are scoring 50.2...
Russian scientists unveil plan to colonize the moon
Russia has unveiled plans to build a colony on the moon within 20 years. Dmitry Rogozin, the head of Russian space agency Roscosmos, said: "This is the very important moment...
Outrage after Mexico awards Jared Kushner its highest honor
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto presented Jared Kushner with the Order of the Aztec Eagle, the highest honor the government can bestow on foreigners — ruffling the feathers of critics...
Porn star's lecture lands college boss in hot water
A University of Wisconsin chancellor is getting pounded for paying adult film legend Nina Hartley $5,000 to give a speech on campus about pornography. The “My Bare Lady” actress assured...
Teen busted driving 138 mph told cops he was 'late for curfew'
He was right on time for trouble. A Detroit teen was pulled over for driving 138 mph on the highway — and told cops he was speeding because he was...
These two stud prospects are the steep price Mets paying in trade
The Mets are paying a heavy price in prospects in the deal that, when completed, will send Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz from Seattle to New York. In Justin Dunn,...
Business-owning moms depend on the holiday rush
Three-quarters of entrepreneurial moms say the performance of their business in 2019 will depend on the revenue they earn during the holiday season, according to new research. A study examining...
Porn star arrested after being found drunk on sidewalk, soaked in urine
UPDATE: Jesse Jane has refuted the police's version of events, telling The Post exclusively that she was drugged. Porn star Jesse Jane was busted for public intoxication earlier this month...
Cops accused of beating undercover colleague during protest
ST. LOUIS — Three St. Louis police officers were indicted Thursday for allegedly beating an undercover colleague during a 2017 protest and, along with a fourth officer, conspiring to cover...
Zac Efron looks ‘Shockingly Evil’ as Ted Bundy in first movie photo
Zac Efron posted a photo of himself Thursday on Instagram from his new movie, “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile” — as Ted Bundy. But he still looks like ... Zac...
Trump signs new trade deal with Canada and Mexico
In a major political win at the G20 summit in Buenos Aires, President Trump joined Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto on Friday to sign...
Ukraine ramps up its escalating confrontation with Russia
Ukraine has barred Russian men ages 16-60 from entering the country and has raided the Kiev home of an influential Russian Orthodox cleric -- the latest escalations since the naval...
Trump defends 'very legal' Moscow project he pursued during election
President Trump on Friday continued defending a real estate project he pursued in Moscow at the same time he was securing the GOP presidential nomination in 2016 — saying it...
Man makes adorable proposal to girlfriend's daughter
When Andrew Mast proposed to his girlfriend, he also took her 12-year-old daughter into account. After letting her know the big news, he then "proposed" to her, asking if she wanted...
US Marshal shot and killed outside Tucson house
TUCSON, Ariz. — A deputy U.S. marshal serving a felony arrest warrant has been shot and killed outside a Tucson house. Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus says the incident happened...
J.T. Realmuto is on the Yankees' trade radar
Unless general manager Brian Cashman has experienced a complete reversal of a comment he made in the middle of last month, it’s not likely the Yankees and Marlins will negotiate...
Mets' new exec: Van Wagenen hire surprised me at first
Allard Baird’s reaction to the Mets’ big news last month aligned with most everyone else’s. “When he was named general manager, I have to admit: I took a step back,...
3 dead, 8 injured after truck fleeing Border Patrol agents rolls over
CAMPO, Calif. — California authorities say three people have been killed and eight injured when a pickup fleeing Border Patrol agents rolled over near the Mexican border. California Highway Patrol...
Giants aren't going to get it done
The point spread in the Bears-Giants game Sunday at MetLife Stadium was “off” all week before being set at Chicago -4 in anticipation of Chase Daniel starting again for the...
Jets' harsh reality: Injury has put dent in Darnold's development
This Jets season is so much worse than their 3-8 record shows. The fact Sam Darnold is not getting the kind of quarterback reps the Jets had planned for him...
'The math' still not in Evan Engram's favor with Giants
Evan Engram hasn’t been on the field in practice the past two days, prompting Giants coach Pat Shurmur to tell reporters “you can do the math” regarding the underperforming tight...
Perfect time to pick the Steelers
The Wildcat returns for his 22nd season in The Post. Including the 1997-2017 seasons in the Bettor’s Guide, Cat’s record in print stands at 595-498 (54.4 percent) against the spread....
Proud Boys member arrested over last month's brawl outside club
Another member of the Proud Boys was arrested by the NYPD over a brawl that broke out after the group’s founder appeared at an Upper East Side Republican club in...
Cops release footage of gunman who shot Bronx mom through peephole
The gunman who fatally shot a Bronx mother through the peephole of her door hid underneath umbrella to shield his identity as he carried out the hit, new video of...
Pediatrician sentenced for having huge child porn trove
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A former western New York pediatrician who admitted photographing young patients and his daughter's friends has been sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison for possessing thousands...
Ex-Alabama star thinks Clemson could beat Crimson Tide
SiriusXM host and former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy speaks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about whether or not the Crimson Tide can be beaten this season. Q: Which team has...
How ESPN role helps fuel Fran Fraschilla's basketball obsession
Fran Fraschilla admits he is a “junkie” and sometimes that’ll take you to dark places. The former St. John’s coach found himself at a seedy Indianapolis hotel this month as...
What bettors can pick up from mid-major teams' early schedule
A New York native, Vinny Magliulo is a VSiN oddsmaker and the sports book director for Gaughan Gaming in Las Vegas. He attended St. Anthony’s High School (then in Smithtown),...
How Jets will decide which quarterback starts versus Titans
The Jets’ starting quarterback Sunday may come down to whoever is least beat up. Sam Darnold and Josh McCown both were limited again in Thursday’s practice, leaving the starter status...
Chris Algieri's return to the ring is about more than a 'homecoming'
LOS ANGELES — Chris Algieri has spent much of his time recently getting boxers like Brooklyn middleweight Daniel Jacobs ready for their bouts by serving as their nutritionist during training...
Spencer Dinwiddie knows where he wants to be — if price is right
A week from Saturday, the Nets can give Spencer Dinwiddie up to a four-year, $47.5 million extension, and he hopes they do. He prefers staying in Brooklyn to free agency....
Cowboys capture statement win
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott desperately scrambled for a first down in a game of fourth-quarter keepaway, then took three knees starting from the New Orleans 1 to run out...
Marijuana store accused of offering free samples to undercover cops
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state regulators say a marijuana store in Lacey offered free samples to undercover officers and a place to try the product in an unlicensed portion of...
Photo thought to be of Vincent van Gogh is actually his brother
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — One of only two known photos of painter Vincent van Gogh turns out to most likely be an image of his brother, Theo, the Van Gogh...
Scientists say this is the most influential film of all time
"The Wizard of Oz" has been named the most influential movie of all time by scientists. It topped a ranking system using algorithms to work out a film’s impact, rather...
Keegan Bradley savors return to spotlight after years-long slump
NASSAU, Bahamas — Keegan Bradley doesn’t want for much. He simply wants to be a part of the conversation again. Bradley, the former St. John’s star, doesn’t want to be...
New video appears to show killer dad moving bodies of wife, kids
New video of Chris Watts, the Colorado man who was sentenced this month for killing his pregnant wife and their two daughters in August, surfaced Thursday that reportedly showed him...
Not even Warriors and Durant can stop the red-hot Raptors
TORONTO — Not even a dominant Kevin Durant and the Warriors could slow down the red-hot Raptors. Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 37 points, Pascal Siakam added a career-high 26...
4 found 'executed' in basement were victims of found-drug scheme: cops
PHILADELPHIA — Four people found shot to death in a basement last week were victims of a scheme-gone-awry to sell a small stash of drugs found during home renovations, police...
Deontay Wilder: A man of faith and a true believer in himself
LOS ANGELES — Deontay Wilder comes from a family of Alabama preachers, namely his father and grandmother, which is why his interviews end up sounding more like Sunday sermons. Speaking...
Islanders fall to Bruins in shootout
BOSTON — Ryan Donato scored the decisive shootout goal in his NHL return, Tuukka Rask made 28 saves and the Bruins outlasted the Islanders 2-1 on Thursday night. Donato, recalled...
Ex-Planet Fitness manager alleges rape, harassment
CONCORD, N.H. — A former manager at New Hampshire-based Planet Fitness has sued the company, saying she was subjected to a male-dominated, "debaucherous" environment that included sexual harassment and rape....
Man allegedly faked his own death with stand-in body in $2M insurance scheme
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota man accused of faking his own death seven years ago to collect a $2 million life insurance policy arranged for a stand-in corpse to be dressed...