March 29, 2019
Notorious 'Rockstarz' gang behind shocking killing caught on video
A man arrested in connection to a brazen caught-on-camera killing in Brooklyn is a reputed member of the notorious "Rockstarz" gang, sources told The Post. Michael Reid, 25, was among...
Rangers' comeback win didn't help them where it matters
So the Blues lost a game that damaged them in the standings and the Blueshirts won a game that damaged them in the reverse standings. Tough night all around at...
Controversial congestion pricing plan inches closer to reality
State lawmakers on Friday were on the verge of agreeing to a congestion pricing plan for New York City, the first in the nation that would charge motorists for driving...
Delivery startup Dumpling poaches rivals' veteran employees
Grocery delivery giant Instacart is facing new competition in the supermarket aisles — including from its own workers. A startup called Dumpling secured nearly $5 million in funding this month...
This new change in NY's criminal law will benefit illegal immigrants
A small change in New York’s criminal law will spare thousands of illegal immigrants and green-card holders from being deported, detained or denied citizenship, officials said Friday. Gov. Cuomo and...
Federal regulators expressed 'no confidence' in Wells Fargo CEO
At least three of Washington’s most powerful regulators had expressed “no confidence” in Wells Fargo’s CEO, Tim Sloan, in the weeks leading up to his abrupt resignation Thursday, The Post...
Cousin turns on alleged Menachem Stark killer in court
The trial for Erskine Felix, who was charged with kidnapping and second-degree murder for the 2014 slaying of Williamsburg landlord Menachem Stark, is currently underway in Brooklyn — where one...
Auburn shows no fear in stunning North Carolina
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This is what it looks and sounds like when you can keep dreaming the sweetest dream and dance toward history, when you leave No. 1 North...
Autopsy: Migrant child who died in US custody had infection
The 7-year-old migrant girl from Guatemala who died while detained by the US Border Patrol succumbed to a bacterial infection, according to an autopsy released Friday. Jakelin Caal Maquin died...
Aaron Henry responds to Izzo's tough love as Michigan State advances
WASHINGTON — Aaron Henry was wrong. His viral moment, getting berated publicly by coach Tom Izzo during an NCAA Tournament game, was a big deal. Just look at his past...
MS-13 member indicted for 2016 murder of Long Island teen
An admitted member of MS-13 was indicted Friday in the 2016 murder of a Long Island teen who was beaten so badly that he was “virtually unrecognizable,” prosecutors said. Elmer...
Disgraced cop now says he can't recall facts in 1998 murder case
Scandal-scarred ex-NYPD Detective Louis Scarcella landed back on the witness stand Friday — this time for his work in a 1998 murder case that led to the conviction of a...
Mentally ill man's dad blasts AG decision to not charge cops for fatal shooting
The father of Saheed Vassell on Friday blasted the state Attorney General’s decision not to prosecute the police officers who shot and killed his son in Crown Heights, vowing his...
John Bolton calls Russian presence in Venezuela a 'direct threat'
John Bolton said on Friday that Russia's continued military presence in Venezuela could be considered a "direct threat" to international peace. President Trump's national security adviser said that any move...
'Woke' injustice: Jussie Smollett's escape isn’t even the beginning
The expunging of the 16-count felony indictment against actor Jussie Smollett for faking a hate crime against himself is being treated as a manifestation of Chicago machine politics. Feminist attorney...
De Blasio’s record-setting week of hogwash
Mayor Bill de Blasio this week set a new record for transparent hogwash. On Thursday, Hizzoner positively preened as he signed an order to trim the city’s vehicle fleet over...
Trump’s key step toward avoiding another mortgage meltdown
President Trump is certainly right to demand major changes in the way the government helps Americans buy homes. But will his team go far enough? On Wednesday, Trump directed regulators...
Brexit woes only highlight the EU’s democracy deficit
British Prime Minister Theresa May lost yet another big Brexit vote this week, leaving no clear way forward except more kicking the can down the road. European sophisticates are laughing...
The sad, surprise end to Rachel Maddow's Mueller report conspiracy quest
For the past two years, Rachel Maddow has been a hero of her own spy thriller. She has written, directed and starred in a hit production based on the unlikely...
Joe Biden is backtracking his way out of 2020 victory
As the never-ending stream of Democratic presidential candidates line up to support insane ideas like the Green New Deal and Medicare for All, there was a rumbling that a savior...
'Twilight Zone' narrator Jordan Peele has 'very big shoes to fill'
You can thank Rod Serling’s widow for the presence of Jordan Peele’s on-camera narrator in “The Twilight Zone” revival. Win Rosenfeld and Audrey Chon, executive producers of the new series...
How to find the perfect vintage tee — and spot the cheap fakes
Looking for a vintage tee — but not the pit-stained discard someone’s parents hauled to the local thrift shop after they left home? Beyond timeless thrifted Harley-Davidson or retro rock...
Dad dies after he defended daughter from boyfriend: cops
Police say a Texas dad died after he was assaulted while protecting his daughter from her boyfriend. Eric Garcia of Austin died Thursday following a violent confrontation with his daughter's...
People are dressing for the spring weather they want, not what they have
Spring has sprung — and though the thermometer might say otherwise, some New Yorkers can’t wait. On Thursday, as April creeps closer, March winds winds still blew. The mercury briefly...
What do you wear when it's gross out? Try these cute rainy day outfit ideas
Don't let drizzle get you down! Arm yourself for April showers with cool, colorful rainy-day gear. Rubber meets the road These blush pink boots will keep you dry: Every seam...
'Veep' calls it quits with one last ride through a polarized America
Veep | Sunday, 10:30 p.m., HBO The seventh season of the award-winning comedy “Veep” begins on a happy and sad note. Happy in that star Julia Louis-Dreyfus has a clean...
NYPD posts cops in subway stations to stop turnstile jumpers
With the head of the MTA pleading for cops to scare off fare beaters and the Manhattan district attorney declining to prosecute the turnstile jumpers, the NYPD has reassigned dozens...
Aroldis Chapman's lack of velocity already raising alarm bells
Since a drastic drop in velocity during spring training led to stud reliever Dellin Betances undergoing tests that revealed inflammation and an impingement in his right shoulder and landed him...
Hole-out eagle sends Tiger Woods into showdown with Rory McIlroy
AUSTIN, Texas — Tiger Woods sent fans into a frenzy Friday with a sublime stretch of golf that left them wanting more at the Dell Technologies Match Play. And that's...
Thieves break into 15 cars on one Bronx street: 'It's open season'
Worst block ever? Residents in the Woodlawn neighborhood of the Bronx woke up to a startling sight on Friday — with 15 cars broken into along the same street. Two...
'Vice Live' courts millennial viewers in bid to stay fresh
The audience of trendy millennials sits in a circle surrounding four hosts in a Brooklyn warehouse. The scene looks more like a casual party than a talk show — and...
Chicago cops are searching for a possible serial killer
Chicago cops are asking witnesses to come forward with information about a possible serial killer who may be responsible for the deaths of more than 50 women, a report said...
Couple found dead in home 'burned to ground' was homicide: cops
The deaths of a Florida couple has been ruled a homicide nearly eight months after their remains were discovered inside their burned home, according to officials. Ariel Prim, 29, and...
AOC's war on science and other commentary
Albany watch: Expanding NY’s ‘Prevailing Wage’ Scam Gov. Cuomo and the Legislature are on the verge of expanding projects subject to the “prevailing wage” — a state-mandated pay level for...
Cops bust man for breaking into woman's home, licking her face
Police have busted the man they think slipped into a woman's Upper East Side home and licked her face, authorities said Friday. Salih Kolenovic, a 40-year-old Queens man, was arrested...
Yankees vs. Mets: Whose stadium grub comes out on top?
There’s no question which New York baseball franchise has won more World Series championships, but when it comes to game-day eats, the competition is stiff. Both the Yankees and the...
Red Cross to deliver crucial aid to struggling Venezuela
The involvement of the International Federation of the Red Cross could signal that President Nicolas's socialist government, which has been subjected to crippling US sanctions, may allow in much-needed food...
Craig Carton sentencing: Prosecutors recommend 70 to 87 months in prison
Disgraced radio personality Craig Carton, who was convicted of duping investors in a bulk ticket scam for about a year, should get more that 7 years in prison, prosecutors argued...
Politician claims Joe Biden made her feel ‘gross’ with sleazy kiss
A former Nevada politician published an essay Friday recalling a 2014 incident in which former Vice President Joe Biden made her feel "gross" when he grabbed her by the shoulders...
Alleged victim wants judge to sanction Duane Reade for not turning over assault footage
The legal team for a lawyer who was allegedly beaten unconscious by a worker at a Duane Reade wants a judge to sanction the company for not turning over all...
Springsteen's son No. 42 on list to become Jersey City firefighter
He's on Fire! Sam Springsteen, son of famed musicians Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa Springsteen, is ranked 42 out of 961 people who took the Jersey City Fire Department's civil...
Rangers not putting much stock in Bruins' 'disrespectful' comments
When it had ended 6-3 for the Bruins in Boston on Wednesday in a match that included a brief late-second period hullabaloo featuring Lias Andersson, Patrice Bergeron, Brendan Lemieux and...
This grandma just gave birth to her own granddaughter
Some grandmothers spoil their grandchildren. But for Cecile Eledge, it goes much deeper than that. The 61-year-old from Nebraska served as a surrogate for her son Matthew Eledge and his...
DMV revokes doctor's 'XX XY' plates for being 'objectionable'
You’d think the DMV has more important things to do. In the space of a single week, the agency revoked a retired upstate obstetrician’s “XX XY” vanity license plates for...
MNG memo reveals scale of buyouts at California papers
Reporters need not apply. MNG Enterprises, which is owned by Alden Capital Group, the controversial New York hedge fund that is trying to buy Gannett, has offered all employees in...
Apple pulls plug on long-awaited AirPower wireless charger
A year and a half after its announcement, Apple has officially pulled the plug on its AirPower wireless charger. The company announced in a Friday statement that it was putting...
Grieving families beg Ethiopia to open Boeing crash site
Grieving family members — desperate to recover the remains of their loved ones who died in the Ethiopian Airlines crash earlier this month — have been pleading with government officials...
Emails of nearly 1 billion people leaked in massive data breach
The emails of nearly 1 billion people were leaked in what experts say is likely the biggest data breach of all time, according to reports. At least 982 million users'...
'Imitation' Italian renaissance painting turns out to be authentic masterpiece
British art restorers working on a painting long thought to be a later imitation of a Sandro Botticelli masterpiece have found it in fact came from the Italian renaissance artist’s...
AG will not charge NYPD officers who killed mentally ill man
The state attorney general's office will not pursue charges against the four NYPD officers involved in the shooting death of Brooklyn "madman" Saheed Vassell — who became a symbol of...
Heartbreaking reality facing disaster-struck Puerto Rico
Iraida Vargas can no longer afford the two kinds of insulin her aging mother needs and has stopped buying fresh fruit and vegetables as billions of dollars in federal funds...
Officials reveal how family members were killed in 'demon cult' killings
Four of the five family members who died in the Pennsylvania "demon cult" killings last month were allegedly asphyxiated — and the fifth was strangled, according to local officials. The...
'MAGA bomber' should get life in prison: prosecutors
Federal prosecutors say that Cesar Sayoc, the Florida man who pleaded guilty to sending homemade bombs last year to prominent Democratic politicians and other targets, should get a life sentence...
Things get messy during Israel's annual mud run
Israel annual mud run and obstacle course in Tel Aviv.
Transgender guitarist strikes a different note in conservative Malaysia
Shika Corona is the transgender singer and guitarist of Tingtong Ketz, a Malaysian three-piece band whose upbeat songs about queer and transgender life are unique in the strait-laced Southeast Asian...
Huawei rips US government over China spying accusations
Chinese smartphone maker Huawei lashed out at Uncle Sam Friday after reporting a record $105 billion in sales for 2018. “The US government has a loser’s attitude,” Chairman Guo Ping...
Pompeii still revealing secrets 2,000 years after destruction
Fantastic frescos, preserved mosaics and obscene graffiti are just some of the discoveries emerging from the largest archaeological dig at the site since the 1950s.
Mozambique cholera cases jump to 139 a day after outbreak
JOHANNESBURG — Cholera cases in Mozambique among survivors of a devastating cyclone have shot up to 139, officials said, as nearly 1 million vaccine doses were rushed to the region...
Three rare tiger cubs make their adorable debut at zoo
Three boisterous 10-week-old rare Sumatran tiger cubs have play-wrestled and explored their jungle habitat in their first public appearance at a Sydney zoo.
Are mental health apps actually helpful?
A study has found that only 53 percent of the scientific methods outlined by the apps which purported to support mental health diagnosis and self-management, and improve mood were linked...
Congress will get redacted version of Mueller report by mid-April
Attorney General Bill Barr said in a letter to Congress on Friday that he anticipated sending a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s 400-page report to lawmakers by mid-April,...
This is what people with huge savings accounts scrimp on
When Matt Kelly and his wife Cheri faced debts of roughly $65,000 in 2005, they decided something must be done. By 2007, the Kellys were debt free and to this...
Warrant issued for suspect who hit man after asking if he was gay
A Florida man who was caught on camera punching a gay man in Utah missed a scheduled court appearance Friday and is now being sought by police, authorities said. Carlo...
New diet has Yankees' James Paxton ready to take on high expectations
Patrick Corbin, the prized starting pitcher in free agency, ended up with the Nationals, while the Yankees chose to spend their offseason spreading their money around at numerous targets primarily...
Facebook beefs up political ad rules ahead of EU election
LONDON — Facebook said Friday it’s further tightening up requirements for European Union political advertising, in its latest efforts to prevent foreign interference and increase transparency ahead of bloc-wide voting...
Having a pretty wife or rich husband 'maximizes' life: study
No one likes to admit they've "settled" in a relationship — and a new study shows that those who do are worse off. Researchers at Florida State University asked 233...
De Blasio: Councilman should apologize for denying Palestine's existence
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday said a Brooklyn lawmaker under fire for denying Palestine’s existence should apologize or be removed from the City Council committee that oversees immigrant issues....
Hawaii could become first state to adopt ban on flavored e-cigarettes
The first state to limit tobacco and electronic cigarette sales to people 21 and older is contemplating a new nicotine crackdown: outlawing flavored electronic cigarette liquids and flavored tobacco to...
'Village' star Lorraine Toussaint bonds with daughter over acupuncture
“New York is like an ex-lover you just can’t get over,” says Lorraine Toussaint, who was 10 when her family left their native Trindad and Tobago for Brooklyn’s Crown Heights....
Blunt-smoking man's parents charged in admissions scam warned to stay off weed
More than a dozen wealthy parents charged with paying bribes to get their underachieving kids into college appeared in Boston federal court on Friday — including two New Yorkers who...
Apocalyptic skin-eating fungus is wiping out frog species across the world
A deadly fungus that chews through the flesh of frogs and toads is the worst amphibian disease ever recorded, scientists say. The microbe kills unsuspecting victims by eating their skin...
Doris Roberts' former NYC home finds a buyer
The former Manhattan home of late actress Doris Roberts, who famously played Ray Romano’s overbearing mother on the long-running “Everybody Loves Raymond” sitcom, has sold for $4 million, The Post...
The Lakers' LeBron James 'experiment' went so very wrong
The first year of LeBron in L.A. is slowly dragging to its death, but it now has a fitting tagline. "That experiment?" James told ESPN recently, waiting a few seconds...
March Madness predictions, lines: Duke, UNC, LSU will lead way in Sweet 16
Inside the KFC Yum! Center, there is no evidence of Louisville’s 2013 national championship. Next door, the Whiskey Row Lofts proudly display a banner of the Cardinals’ title on the...
AOC says she’s done with ‘DC pressure cooker’ once weekend hits
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Friday that the pressure cooker of Washington, DC, is so intense that she can’t wait to get home to the Big Apple on the weekends. “I’m...
Witness used Facebook to help cops ID killers in Bronx bodega attack
A cooperating witness in the vicious gang slaying of Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz has been identified -- and he used Facebook to help authorities identify most of the killers, according to...
Affordable Art Fair star ditched test tubes for paintbrushes
Most of us aren’t able to shell out tens of millions of dollars for a Basquiat or a Warhol. But there are countless artists’ works to be had for considerably...
Why Garfield has been washing up on this French beach since the '80s
They finally traced the call. For the last three decades, no one knew why bits and pieces of plastic, orange Garfield the Cat telephones were turning up along a 15-mile...
Wilson Ramos eager to learn about new-look National League with Mets
WASHINGTON — Amid the boos and apathy during the Mets introductions on Opening Day at Nationals Park came a burst of applause and cheers. Wilson Ramos is still a beloved...
Nxivm co-founder's daughter pleads guilty like her mom
The daughter of a co-founder of the Nxivm “sex cult” has pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy in federal court in Brooklyn. Lauren Salzman, 42, entered her plea Monday, two weeks...
Cuomo aims to strengthen hold on MTA with governing board overhaul
Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to overhaul the MTA’s governing board to give him an even firmer grip on the sprawling transit agency. “We’re going to change the board appointments so...
The best pictures of the week
The 10 best pictures of the week
Social media monster gets a slap on the wrist after kicking puppy
Instagram model Keevonna C'Ante Wilson accepted a plea deal after being charged with felony animal abuse in Aventura, Florida. Despite the fact that 2017 security camera footage allegedly shows her...
Trump touts repairs at Florida's aging Herbert Hoover Dike
President Trump on Friday took time away from his Mar-a-Lago weekend retreat to tout repairs at the aging Herbert Hoover Dike on the shores of Florida’s Lake Okeechobee. “It’s important...
Cult fashion label Reformation launches a plus-size collection
Many brands are continuing to figure out that inclusivity is key to an even more successful business. One of the latest to realize this is the cult favorite Reformation, which...
Chicago police sued for allegedly raiding a 4-year-old's birthday party
Chicago police officers mistakenly raided a 4-year-old's birthday party with their guns drawn and smashed the birthday cake, a lawsuit filed by the boy's family claims.
NCAA Sweet 16 lines: Gauging Friday's March Madness betting market
Sharps are expecting competitive basketball in Friday’s Sweet 16 action in the NCAA Tournament. Professional bettors have had all week to take positions on favorites in advance of heavy public...
Female jogger found dead in lake was strangled: cops
A Jersey City woman was found dead in a lake near her home — and investigators believe she was strangled, according to police and reports. The body of Carolina Cano,...
March Madness betting: NCAA underdogs are due in Sweet 16
LAS VEGAS — One of the fascinations of the NCAA Tournament is waiting for giants to fall. Or in the case of Mike Krzyzewski last weekend, sometimes the giant sweats...
Hundreds of child sex dolls seized at Britain’s borders in crackdown
British prosecutors are using a Victorian law to crack down on the import of child sex dolls, which authorities believe could desensitize the buyer's behavior and lead them to actually...
Juss get out: How one lawmaker wants to push Smollett out of Chicago
A Chicago-based state legislator is so angry at Jussie Smollett, he’s introduced a bill that would punish any film company that does business with the actor in Illinois. Under the...
Denim 'diapers' are now a thing
Remember thong jeans? Get ready for another skin-baring style that's even more ... rash. Parisian label Y/Project, the same crew who brought us thigh-high UGGS for $800, has crafted a...
Climate change is threatening the 'Doomsday Vault'
A last-resort Doomsday Vault tasked with saving humanity's food from extinction is under threat from climate change. The icy Norwegian island of Svalbard where the Global Seed Vault is housed...
Giants tried for 49ers' No. 2 pick before dealing Beckham to Browns
Dave Gettleman took his shot, he just came up empty. It may be of little comfort to Giants fans now, but Gettleman did make a run for the No. 2-overall...
Surgeons ready to start human trials for world's first head transplant
The neurosurgeons have already performed the controversial operation on a corpse but now, after they claim to have repaired "irreversible" spinal cord injuries in animal experiments, they say they are...
Hundreds of dead dolphins have washed up on France's beaches
PARIS — The dolphins’ bodies were horribly mutilated, the fins cut off. But what shocked French marine researchers wasn’t just the brutality of the deaths of these highly intelligent mammals,...
Man convicted of raping relative lashes out at judge: 'You can go f--k yourself'
A Utah man found guilty of raping a relative demanded to be sentenced immediately by a judge — and went on a foul-mouthed rant when he didn’t get his way,...
Linda McMahon set to leave role at Small Business Administration
Linda McMahon, the former pro-wrestling impresario-turned-President Trump’s Small Business Administration chief, plans to announce as soon as Friday that she’s leaving the administration. McMahon is expected to rejoin the private...
The 10 best classic 'Twilight Zone' episodes of all time
In honor of Jordan Peele's revival of "The Twilight Zone," premiering Monday on CBS All Access, here are my Top 10 all-time favorite episodes from the original CBS anthology series,...
Knicks shut down Frank Ntilikina as they begin to consider his future
Whether Frank Ntilikina has played his final game as a Knick is unclear but he’s played his final game of his alarmingly poor second season in the NBA. The Knicks...
Love-struck student tries to track down ‘lovely' man she met on flight
A woman is desperately trying to track down the "lovely gentleman" she sat next to on her flight home to Seattle from Frankfurt, fearing she "may have missed her chance"...
Andrew Cuomo says he’s already planning to run for fourth term
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday he’s planning to run for a fourth term — just months after cruising to re-election to his third term. During an interview on Albany's WCNY...
March Madness schedule for Friday, March 29: Sweet 16 game times, TV channels
High-seeded matchups dominated Thursday’s NCAA Sweet 16 schedule, and Friday’s slate is no different. Three-seed LSU Tigers open the second leg of the Sweet 16 against No. 2 Michigan State...
What the latest Brexit vote means for Britain's split from the EU
Now that British lawmakers have rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal for the third time, the UK still has options on how to move forward and avert an economic...
New offense, same question for Jordan Howard after Eagles trade
Jordan Howard is getting a change of scene, but will it really be that different? The Bears traded the workhorse running back to the Eagles Thursday night for a 2020...
De Blasio dismisses 'short-sighted' criticism of subsidies to ferry system
Mayor Bill de Blasio defended huge subsidies to the city's ferry system and said Friday that questions raised about the cost by the Citizens Budget Commission were "very short-sighted." During...
Trump says closing Mexico border would be a 'good thing'
President Trump on Friday threatened to close the border with Mexico next week, unless authorities there halt the flood of Central American migrants crossing into the US illegally. “We will...
NYPD hunts for man who robbed wallet from elderly woman
Cops are looking for a man they say followed an elderly woman into Brooklyn grocery store, then snatched her wallet and ran, police said Friday. The 70-year-old was walking into...
Vape pens are no longer discreet — they are high fashion
Not long ago, pot-smoking devices were designed to be as discreet as possible. So much so that one such implement actually masqueraded as a cigarette. That way, squares and the...
New York City prepared to opt in to paper bag fee when statewide law begins
Plastic bags are set to get sacked in New York starting March 1, 2020, when the ban and a 5-cent fee on paper bags officially go into effect, state lawmakers...
Dad forces weeping son to smash Playstation 4 as punishment
When a father forced his son to smash his Playstation 4 as a punishment, he filmed the event for his YouTube channel. The punishment was supposedly in response to the...
Why the Yankees will end their World Series drought
When does change help, and when does it hurt? That’s the question I found myself contemplating most when formulating my annual Major League Baseball predictions. Some big-time teams, very much...
Google finally pulls gay conversion therapy app after backlash
Google has pulled a controversial "pray away the gay" conversion therapy app from its Play Store following an outcry from LGBTQ groups.
Prom pictures get photo-bombed by zombies near 'The Walking Dead' set
A young couple taking their high school prom pictures in Senoia, Ga., was recently photo-bombed by a group of zombie-fied performers working near the set of AMC’s "The Walking Dead."
Pack of baby elephants rescued from muddy situation
Six baby elephants, trapped in a mud hole and separated from their parents, have been rescued by a team of park rangers in northeastern Thailand.
Wannabe socialite blows off court over wardrobe meltdown
The wannabe socialite on trial for scamming businesses and friends so she could live the high life had a fashion meltdown Friday, refusing to enter the courtroom after a snafu...
Lyft shares pop 21 percent at start of IPO
Shares of Lyft surged in their first day of trading Friday as traders piled into the first hot initial public offering of the year while ignoring the fact that the...
Florida face-biting cannibal believed he was 'half-man, half-dog'
A forensic psychologist has concluded Austin Harrouff believed he was “half-dog, half-man” when he fatally attacked a man and woman at their home and was found biting one of their...
FTC slams robocall companies with massive fines
Over the past few years, spam calls have become an increasing and seemingly inescapable nuisance. In 2018 alone, a report found that the number of spam calls jumped by a...
Twenty-three charged in 'sophisticated' multimillion-dollar shoplifting scam
A “sophisticated” and highly organized multimillion-dollar shoplifting ring that spanned New York and New Jersey has been gutted after a 14-month probe led cops straight to the ringleader’s doorstep, officials...
Cops make plea in search for missing mom: 'Somebody knows something'
A mother of five in Indiana has been missing for two weeks — and police are urging the public to come forward with information, saying, “Somebody knows something.” Najah Ferrell,...
'Killing' stars reunite for bleak survival tale, 'Hanna'
On the last day of filming their first series “The Killing,” stars Mireille Enos and Joel Kinnaman, who played Seattle detectives Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder, gathered with the core...
Candle prank nets Warriors' Bell a suspension
That was a costly prank, though it hardly seems funny enough to warrant the risk. After the Warriors suspended Jordan Bell one game for what they called "conduct detrimental to...
Delivery devil caught on camera sneaking sip of teen's milkshake
His milkshake brought the gross out to the yard. A DoorDash delivery driver was caught on a doorbell camera sucking up the sweet treat he’s about to deliver to unsuspecting...
'Intoxicated' duo busted for having sex on observation wheel
A Cincinnati couple was busted this week for allegedly having sex on the largest portable observation wheel in the US — in front of gobsmacked adults and kids alike. Michael...
Mexico warns 'mother of all caravans' headed toward US
Mexico warned this week that “the mother of all migrant caravans” could be heading toward the US. Interior Secretary Olga Sanchez Cordero fears that up to 20,000 migrants from El...
'Underwater homeowners' group fights to promote climate change action
The “Underwater Homeowners Association” sounds like a sad joke about the future of real estate in flood-prone Miami. But it’s actually an earnest, block-by-block effort to turn neighbors into climate-change...
What the hell bit the head off this enormous shark?
A fisherman has found a huge severed shark's head in the ocean, sparking fears there could be massive super shark roaming the waters. Trapman Bermagui — also known as Jason...
Celtics fan banned for calling DeMarcus Cousins the N-word
A Masshole Celtics fan has been banned from TD Garden for two years after he racially abused Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins during a game earlier this year, according...
Artificial intelligence can predict when you'll die
Everyone is faced with the prospect of death, though not knowing when the time will come can be unsettling for many. Now, researchers have uncovered a disturbing benefit of artificial...
Stranger stabbed after bumping into man on sidewalk
A 38-year-old man was stabbed by a stranger after he bumped into him near Union Square in Manhattan, police said. The victim was walking on the sidewalk near East 13th...
Egypt releases prominent activist after five years in prison
Alaa Abdel Fattah, a blogger and software engineer, was a leading voice amongst the liberal young Egyptians who initially led the 2011 uprising that ended the 30-year rule of autocrat...
New York's plastic bag ban to go into effect in March 2020
ALBANY — You've got about a year to stock up. New York state's plastic bag ban won't be taking effect until March 1, 2020. A deal on the ban came...
Video shows cop assaulting suicidal patient in hospital
Newly released video shows a dirty New Jersey cop assaulting a suicidal patient lying in a hospital bed. Paterson Police Officer Ruben McAusland, 27, was captured in cellphone video shot...
Man flies off with umbrella during heavy winds
Surveillance footage shows a man being lifted by an umbrella while trying to prevent it from being knocked over by heavy winds. The incident occurred in Osmaniye, Turkey, and the...
Theresa May’s Brexit deal rejected again, throwing EU divorce into further chaos
British lawmakers rejected Theresa May’s Brexit deal for a third time Friday, likely burying it for good and leaving the UK’s withdrawal from the EU in turmoil on the same...
Flying kangaroo rats survive rattlesnake attacks with 'epic' ninja moves
These kangaroo rats are kung-fu fabulous. A new series of lighting-paced videos featuring the desert species fighting off its arch enemy, the rattlesnake, is picking up praise internet-wide Friday thanks...
HIV-positive woman becomes first to donate kidney to another patient with virus
A 35-year-old woman became the first living HIV-positive kidney donor when doctors transplanted her organ to another patient with the virus this week. Nina Martinez, of Atlanta, traveled to the...
Saquon Barkley bothered by Eli Manning flak: 'It's not his fault'
Saquon Barkley isn't here for the continued criticism of Eli Manning. Barkley's 38-year-old quarterback is set to enter the 16th season — and the likely sunset — of his career...
Playboy, Maxim model arrested in death of doctor found in car's trunk
A model whose credits include Playboy Italia and Maxim has been arrested in the murder of a California doctor whose body was found in the trunk of a car outside...
Parents of blunt-smoking 'rapper' expected in court for admissions scam
BOSTON, Mass. — The mom and dad of the weed-smoking Upper East Side "rapper" who defended them between puffs of a blunt are expected in Boston federal court Friday, alongside...
MLB's Opening Day was a home-run frenzy
Fans who love the longball got their fill on MLB Opening Day. Spurred by a franchise-record eight homers by the Dodgers alone, baseball saw players go deep 48 times to...
Investigators say anti-stall system activated before Ethiopian Airlines crash
Investigators in the deadly crash of an Ethiopian Airlines flight have reached a preliminary conclusion that the Boeing 737 MAX 8’s automated anti-stall system was activated before the jet plunged...
British indie band on US tour killed in fiery car crash
Both members of popular British indie band Her's were killed, along with their tour manager, in a fiery car crash while driving to their next gig in California. Liverpool rockers...
Spacewalking NASA astronauts install new batteries on ISS
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Spacewalking astronauts are conducting more battery work outside the International Space Station. NASA astronauts Nick Hague and Christina Koch (Cook) floated outside Friday, a week after...
Woman looks 'possessed' during in-flight meltdown over a Pepsi
All hell broke loose on a recent flight when a drunken woman described as a “demon” demanded a Pepsi – but was told that only fruit juice was being served....
San Francisco residents launch GoFundMe to oppose homeless shelter
Well-heeled residents in an upscale San Francisco neighborhood have launched a crowdfunding drive to keep a new homeless shelter out of their back yard. The GoFundMe campaign — called “Safe...
Woman scares off wild moose by throwing a cat at it
A woman in Oktyabrsky, Russia, scared off a wild moose using an unusual tactic: throwing a live cat at it. While the experience probably wasn't good for the kitty, the...
Pope Francis requires immediate reporting of sex abuse in new policy
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has issued sweeping new sex abuse legislation for Vatican personnel and Holy See diplomats overseas, requiring the immediate reporting of abuse allegations to Vatican prosecutors,...
Dumb tourists risk their lives for selfie with a hippo
A group of tourists in St Lucia, South Africa, crowded near a wild hippo while taking pictures, ignoring warnings from local tour guides. Despite their docile appearance, hippos are actually...
At memorial, mosque shooting survivor says he forgives attacker
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — A man who survived New Zealand's mosque attacks told a crowd of about 20,000 people on Friday that he forgives the terrorist who killed his wife...
Troy Tulowitzki's first real game since 2017 is a success
Twenty grueling months later, Troy Tulowitzki was back in the majors — and back at shortstop — on Opening Day. The five-time All-Star’s career reclamation following nearly two years of...
Man loses lawsuit claiming boss bullied him by farting
MELBOURNE, Australia — An Australian appeals court on Friday dismissed a bullying case brought by an engineer who accused his former supervisor of repeatedly breaking wind toward him. The Victoria...
Edwin Diaz adds to his baseball collection after first Mets save
WASHINGTON — Know this about new Mets closer Edwin Diaz: He saves the baseballs from every save he earns. He just sent back to Seattle for the 57 he piled...
Throwing error doesn't tell entire Miguel Andujar defensive story
A winter’s worth of work in the Dominican Republic and Tampa was aimed at not simply reducing third baseman Miguel Andujar’s errors but enabling him to make more plays to...
Zion Williamson isn't just dominant, he's likable
WASHINGTON — The individual accolades of course matter. His lottery ticket-of-a-future has at least been enhanced by coming to Duke. So, obviously, has his celebrity. But when Zion Williamson chose...
Jacob deGrom can be even better because he has more help
WASHINGTON — With more backup, get ready to shine up a second Cy Young Award for Jacob deGrom. DeGrom outgunned three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer, pitching six shutout innings...
Masahiro Tanaka finally masters Opening Day
Aaron Boone said the decision was simple after he knew Luis Severino’s rotator cuff inflammation would sideline him to begin the season. The manager called Masahiro Tanaka the “obvious choice”...
Duke wasn't always the NCAA's most polarizing program
WASHINGTON — There are times Jim Spanarkel talks to his old teammates and the memories flow like beer from a tap, and the nostalgia piles up like nachos on a...
Keith Hernandez is all-in on Van Wagenen and Mets' new era
He’s Brodie Van Wagenen. The Mets’ new general manger has walked into town and accomplished his first goal before the team even stepped onto the field for the regular-season opener...
Giving the Cardinals another shot
Feelin’ the love. Readers, all 10 of you, welcoming Stitches back to the grind, offering wishes for another successful season and wanting to know how the offseason was spent. Thank...
Mike Trout escapes injury in 1st game since signing megadeal
Mike Trout survived an injury scare in his first game since nabbing the most lucrative contract in Major League Baseball. Trout, who recently signed a 12-year, $426.5 million deal, nearly...
3 dead at New Hampshire hotel after shootout, standoff with cops
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A 15-hour standoff at a New Hampshire hotel ended Thursday with three people dead, including two who had barricaded themselves inside a room and shot repeatedly at...
Luke Voit's elbow has wild collision with the ball
Luke Voit's bat put a hurting on the ball on Opening Day, and it looks like his left elbow did, too. Voit, who blasted a three-run homer in the first...
Ex-NSA contractor pleads guilty in theft of secret documents
BALTIMORE — A former National Security Agency contractor accused in a theft of classified documents from the agency's headquarters pleaded guilty Thursday to willful retention of national defense information. In...
Tourist trying to take photo dies in fall at Grand Canyon
GRAND CANYON WEST, Ariz. — Two people have died at the Grand Canyon in separate incidents this week that included one man stumbling over the edge of the rim while...
Man allegedly guns down couple at gas station, calmly tells clerk to call police
A Miami man fatally shot two people at a gas station and then walked inside — still holding the rifle that he used — to tell the clerk to call...
Bounce-back season earns Robin Lehner award nomination
Winnipeg, Manitoba — This was just a confirmation that Robin Lehner deserves all the praise he has gotten for his bounce-back year. The Islanders goalie was the team’s nominee for...
Nets keep coming up small against opponents' big men
PHILADELPHIA — At the worst possible time, the Nets’ big problem with big men is rearing its ugly head. The Nets lost 123-110 to the 76ers on Thursday, but really...
Virginia squeaks past Oregon to advance into Elite Eight
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Virginia can breathe. Pretty soon, the Cavaliers actually may be able to celebrate. The top-seeded Cavaliers narrowly avoided suffering their latest program-staining NCAA Tournament defeat, and advanced...
Texas Tech ousts Michigan thanks to suffocating defense
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Texas Tech entered Thursday night’s West Region semifinal against Michigan ranked second in the nation in field-goal percentage defense, limiting opponents to 36.8 shooting during the season....
Ty Outlaw cleared to play for Virginia Tech after pot charge
WASHINGTON — Ty Outlaw, the Virginia Tech sharpshooter charged with a misdemeanor count of marijuana possession this week, will be available to play for the Hokies on Friday, the school...
'Game of Thrones' fan finds hidden Iron Throne in Queens park
“Game of Thrones” entered the kingdom of Queens on Thursday. A woman on Thursday found the sixth replica of the show's “Iron Throne,” which was hidden in Queens by producers...
Impassioned 'AOC sucks!' chant breaks out at Trump rally
The crowd at President Trump's rally in Michigan broke out in an impassioned chant of "AOC sucks," in reference to freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, on Thursday night. Donald Trump Jr....
Hair stylist reveals X's and O's behind Coby White’s famous fro
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — No one has more interest in Coby White’s hair than the woman who styles his fro. “When he comes in, it looks like the way it...
Ian Eagle talks John Calapari relationship, call of spilled drink
CBS play-by-play man Ian Eagle talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about the challenges of March Madness, his relationship with John Calipari and, of course, spilled drinks. Q: Is there...
NCAA Tournament brings out the worst of TV's nonsense
Some things, no matter how long we consider them, do not make sense. Decorative soap, for example. Others make immediate, lasting sense. A shovel. A towel. A chair. No instructions...