April 20, 2019
Student debt is the real killer
’Tis the season when kids across America make the decision to commit to a college. It should be a very exciting time in a 17-year-old’s life. But it places daunting...
Thanks, Islanders, for taking fans on a trip back in time
I was talking to a friend of mine who has lived and (mostly) died with the Islanders most of his adult life. He attended the two games the Isles played...
Bucks dominate Pistons in spite of foul-plagued Antetokounmpo
DETROIT — The Milwaukee Bucks know they are often considered a one-man team. Saturday night, they took some major steps toward changing that perception. On a night where Giannis Antetokounmpo...
The government needs to double down on Chinese counterfeits
Dear John: I enjoyed your reporting about Juul cigarettes being counterfeited by the Chinese.
It’s time for NY health officials to come clean about this killer bug
How many people will needlessly die from a deadly bug sweeping through New York hospitals and nursing homes before local health officials acknowledge the danger publicly — and act accordingly?...
Albany Dems are slapping minority kids by not lifting the charter cap
It’s hard to believe Democratic lawmakers in Albany can be so cruel — and to mostly poor, minority kids, no less. After Gov. Cuomo called on the Legislature last week...
Giving the haters a dose of truth on immigration
Dear John: You come from Italian immigrants, you hateful man.
Trump's best move forward: Ignore the Dems, focus on policy
As President Trump searches for the right responses to the Mueller report, he would be wise to follow the idea that “revenge is a dish best served cold.”
Yellow vest protesters say Notre Dame donations better spent fighting poverty
The $1 billion raised to help rebuild fire-ravaged Notre Dame has sparked outrage among Paris’ yellow vest protesters, who say the vast sum could be better spent fighting poverty.
Seaford residents fear losing everything to 'sinking ground'
Heartsick homeowners in Seaford, Long Island, say backyards are caving in, driveways are buckling and garages are on the brink of collapse.
Duke great: Zion Williamson would be a star in NBA playoffs
Sixers sharpshooter JJ Redick played a full four seasons at Duke, but has no issues that the Blue Devils’ hyped freshmen trio have chosen to be one-and-doners. And as far...
Teacher accused of hiring hitman on student he allegedly molested
A Missouri teacher is accused of hiring a hitman to kill a 10-year-old boy he allegedly molested. Deonte Taylor was busted in November after his DNA was found to match...
Mets' Jeff McNeil talks batting titles, Tiger Woods and 'boring' Jacob deGrom
Jeff McNeil, the second-year Mets infielder who is off to a blazing start this season, steps up to take a swing at some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q:...
Mom slain in Brooklyn ax murder was reportedly nine weeks pregnant
The woman slain in a horrific Brooklyn ax murder was nine weeks pregnant, her heartbroken sister told The Post on Saturday night.
The trend key to getting ahead in your fantasy baseball league
Identifying trends and understanding how to exploit them is one of the most important parts of winning a fantasy baseball league. It is how you stay ahead of your competition....
Ranger poses with the slickest gorillas in hilarious selfie
“Another day at the office,” an anti-poaching ranger captioned this charming Facebook selfie from the Virunga National Park in Congo.
'Fertility rebel' suing ex-employee for opening rival clinic
John Zhang, once labeled a “fertility rebel” for creating an embryo with DNA from three parents, says former employee Dr. Mingxue Yang has been acting like a rotten egg, according...
Dems pressuring Pelosi to push impeachment of President Trump
The Mueller report leaves Democrats in a bind: pursue the impeachment of President Trump to please the progressive base, or lay off and infuriate their most passionate partisans?
Kate Smith's family 'heartbroken' by controversy
Kate Smith’s family said they are “heartbroken” that the Yankees and Flyers distanced themselves from the “God Bless America Singer” after learning she sang two racially insensitive songs in the...
Suspect in Brooklyn ax murder allegedly asked store to 'sharpen it for him'
The long-handled ax used in a horrific attack on two young Brooklyn moms was purchased just a few blocks from the crime scene and the suspect himself may have asked...
Joel Embiid has last laugh on Nets, then keeps right on smiling
Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler sat at a podium Saturday night having a good laugh at the Nets' expense. The 76ers had just taken a 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven...
Sanitation Department to trash supervisor’s exam because of suspected cheating
A document with 121 questions and multiple-choice answers -- with the correct answers marked by asterisks -- was shared in a Facebook study group and widely circulated, sources said.
Behind the Nets-76ers fracas that led to multiple ejections
A Nets-76ers series that has been testy from the start finally boiled over in Game 4, with yet another flagrant foul by Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid on Jarrett Allen sparking shoves...
Nuggets display more fire, and it pays off with series-evening win
SAN ANTONIO — Denver coach Mike Malone wanted more passion, fire and emotion. The young Nuggets responded. Nikola Jokic had 29 points and 12 rebounds, Jamal Murray added 24 points...
'Out of control' Brooklyn HS has teachers battered and students skipping class
It’s a school of hard knocks for the faculty, but seemingly a breeze for students who want to skip class. The staff at Progress HS for Professional Careers in Williamsburg,...
Neighbors recall horrifying moment young Bronx boy fell from window
The autistic boy who plummeted from a third-story window in his Bronx home continued to recover Saturday, as neighbors recalled the terrifying moments of uncertainty after the child fell.
Cody Rhodes' Double or Nothing opponent is former WWE star
Call it a “Dream” match. All Elite Wrestling announced Cody Rhodes’ opponent at their Double or Nothing pay-per-view will be his brother Dustin. The match between the sons of the...
Trump tweets The Post's cover after Mueller report release
President Trump tweeted an image of Friday's New York Post cover, which had the bold headline, "TRUMP CLEAN."
Aaron Boone rips replay official for overturning Torres' blast
The Yankees hit four home runs in Saturday’s 9-2 win over the Royals, but they nearly had a fifth. And even after the victory, Gleyber Torres and manager Aaron Boone...
The overlooked pitcher who can solve fantasy pitching woes
It’s always heartbreaking when a top pitcher hits the injured list for an extended period of time after suffering an injury while pitching, like Mike Clevinger or Jacob deGrom. It...
Miguel Andujar's sub receives praise from world leader
Miguel Andujar's replacement at third base just received some high praise from a world leader on Saturday. Gio Urshela, who went 3-for-4 with a double and two singles in the...
DeMarre Carroll: My uncle will win over city at St. John's
With no local ties and a suddenly threadbare roster, many are doubting whether newly hired Mike Anderson can succeed at St. John’s. But Nets forward DeMarre Carroll tipped his uncle...
Cops charge ex-boyfriend in connection with sickening Brooklyn ax murder
Police on Saturday evening were grilling a suspect in connection with the savage ax attack in a Brooklyn apartment that left one woman dead and another critically injured.
What the hell are Mets doing with Jacob deGrom?
ST. LOUIS — This is so easy, even the Mets can do it. Get the MRI exam for Jacob deGrom come Monday. Don’t mess with baseball nature. The saga of...
Yankees' next-man-up mantra will be tested after Judge's injury
The Yankees had a three-run Gleyber Torres homer taken off the board in the third inning that led to an Aaron Boone ejection Saturday. Yet at the two-thirds mark of...
Former Bronx teacher 'regularly' molested female student, probe finds
A former Bronx high school phys-ed teacher convicted of raping a minor in Westchester County also molested an NYC student by touching and rubbing her behind 80 times in gym...
'Little boo-boo': Alonso hit in perfect spot to avoid injury disaster
ST. LOUIS — Pete Alonso would not reveal what went through his mind when he got hit by a pitch on the right hand Saturday afternoon. “Because it would be...
Barry Trotz knows exactly how he wants Capitals-Hurricanes to go
It was an easy question for Barry Trotz to answer: Do you want to see the Capitals-Hurricanes series go seven games? “You do, you do,” the Islanders coach said after...
The girl who became an Instagram star overnight
Charlotte D’Alessio wanted to be a veterinarian when she grew up. She never imagined she would become a Cinderella-story social-media star, or sign a big modeling contract, or date fashion-world...
Woman killed after being dragged from platform into incoming 6-train
A Brooklyn woman was dragged by a train — then struck by a second — on Saturday morning inside Union Square station, police said.
Playoff embarrassment must be Lightning tipping point
So the playoffs have become exactly the free-for-all the NHL has attempted to engineer for years. But it is far too easy to allow Tampa Bay and Calgary, first-seed losers,...
Sloppy final minutes push Nets to brink as 76ers rally in Game 4
The Nets gave away Saturday’s must-have Game 4 to Philadelphia, and any real playoff hopes with it. Or maybe the 76ers just punched them in the face and took it...
'This is a war': Meet the Texas ranchers forming their own border militia
The Texas Border Volunteers are a 300-strong militia helping the thinly-spread US Customs and Border Patrol agents cover more than a million acres of private land throughout the state’s border...
Mets' starting pitching problem rears its head again
ST. LOUIS — Jacob deGrom reported good news Saturday on his sore elbow, but without him, the Mets’ starting pitching depth failed again. Chris Flexen, called up from Triple-A Syracuse...
Washington senator ripped for 'demeaning' remark about nurses
A Washington state senator is being ripped for “demeaning statements" about the nursing profession when she suggested that the hardworking healthcare pros “probably play cards for a considerable amount of...
Nets-Sixers erupts into mayhem over hard Joel Embiid foul
Jared Dudley wasn’t going to let the Nets get pushed around any longer. The forward raced in and bumped 76ers star Joel Embiid, who had just dished out a hard...
Parents of boy assaulted in hazing ritual allege teachers were 'deliberately indifferent'
The parents of a city student whose butt was branded in a Junior ROTC hazing ritual charge his teachers knew about the brutal tradition and did nothing to stop it.
Texans are worried about losing land to Trump's border wall
Their political affiliations may differ, but many of the ranchers along the Rio Grande are angry about the same thing — they don’t want to lose their land to the...
Aaron Judge injury mars Yankees' beatdown of Royals
Just when it seemed like the worst of the Yankees’ injury woes were behind them, they lost their most important player. Aaron Judge was forced from their 9-2 win over...
Man busted for repeatedly stalking, sexually abusing teen on subway: cops
A Jersey City man was busted for repeatedly stalking and sexually abusing a teenager five times over the course of several weeks, the Post has learned. The 16-year-old had her...
Politician apologizes for drinking a mojito on the train
A UK politician who hopes to take over the agency that enforces British law was caught illegally drinking alcohol on public transportation. The Labour Party’s spokeswoman for domestic affairs, Diane...
'Amityville Horror' paranormal investigator Lorraine Warren dies at 92
Lorraine Warren, the paranormal investigator who with her husband probed the “Amityville Horror” house in the 1970s and was featured in the 2013 film “The Conjuring,” died Thursday night. She...
'SNL' star Kenan Thompson crowns this 12-year-old the funniest kid in America
The Upper West Sider was named the funniest kid in the country last Sunday, at Kenan Thompson’s Ultimate Comedy Experience — a stand-up competition for kids ages 8 to 18.
Aaron Judge leaves game as Yankees injury woes may get worse
Manager Aaron Boone began Saturday by expressing optimism that some of the Yankees’ star hitters were inching closer to returning. Then Aaron Judge left in the sixth inning against the...
Hidden camera found in women's bathroom of USS Arlington
The US Navy is investigating a hidden camera discovered by a female Marine in the women’s bathroom of the USS Arlington. A spokesman for the Sixth Fleet said the Naval...
New book explores whether Abraham Lincoln was gay
The historical fiction “Courting Mr. Lincoln” focuses on the relationship between Abraham Lincoln and his future wife, Mary Todd — as well as his best friend, Joshua Speed, with whom...
Several killed in attack on Afghan government ministry
At least seven people were killed in an attack on an Afghan government ministry on Saturday. It broke months of relative calm in the capital Kabul and highlighted continued security...
Egypt's president might be in office until 2030
Egypt's government is poised to revert to the "President-for-Life" model, critics say. Egyptians voted Saturday on constitutional amendments that would allow President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to stay in power until 2030...
Mike Francesa comments for 'last time' on disputed ratings numbers
Mike Francesa is done with the ratings debate. The WFAN host tweeted he was commenting for “the last time” about how to determine a radio show’s true ratings. He didn't...
Marc Guss offers $10K for anyone who can find his mom a match
Who says you can’t buy love? Marc Guss is offering a $10,000 reward to whoever can find his mother a match. “The [amount] could have been ten-fold,” said the Upper...
Andrew Cuomo arrives at the New York International Auto Show in style
Gov. Cuomo rolled up to the annual New York International Auto Show Saturday morning in a Roush Mustang, flanked by comic actor Tracy Morgan.
Astros will give Gerrit Cole support this time
From the Spectrum, to Yankee Stadium, to the Wells Fargo, where Gritty roams ... God Bless America, my politically correct home. This just in. Kate Smith, dead since 1986, has...
How Tiger Woods and Notre Dame made America feel whole again
It happened in two very different places that for different reasons are sacred ground. One was a few acres of green grass in the Deep South, the other a nearly...
Pint-size Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez impersonator cracks up the internet
An 8-year-old’s impersonation of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is taking social media by storm. “Like, I want to talk about, like, climate change. Because, like, there’s no doubt cow farts are...
Gleyber Torres has three-run HR erased by controversial overturn
A potential game-breaking, three-run hoemr became a not-so simple fly out for Gleyber Torres. With one out in the bottom of the third inning, the Yankees shortstop hit a 1-1...
How this woman dealt with unspeakable grief after losing dad, husband and baby in 6 weeks
At 31, Nora McInerny was happily married to a man she loved, with a toddler named Ralph, a nice home in Minneapolis and a career in advertising. But within six...
How a wheelchair-bound man traveled the world on the backs of his friends
Kevan Chandler was near the top of Skellig Michael, a rocky outcrop 18 miles off the Irish coast, when he began to grasp just how much danger he’d put himself...
Mommy blogger reveals how she 'died 10 times' in bid to cure depression
Heather B. Armstrong was never a mommy blogger who presented an idyllic picture of parenthood. Her Dooce.com — which began in 2001 — is full of candid posts about her...
Donald Trump and Rush Limbaugh play golf in Florida
New pics from the White House show a grinning President Trump posing with influential conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh on Trump’s Florida golf course. In one shot from the Friday...
Masters tip gone wrong shows how low Mike Francesa will go
There are bad guys, then there are very bad guys. Last week, Mike Francesa had the Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee on to preview the Masters. When Francesa mentioned Brooks Koepka,...
Mystery of discarded tombstone solved — but how did it end up along West Side Highway?
The mystery of the discarded tombstone found in a planter along the West Side Highway has been solved. It belonged to a former New Yorker buried just across the Hudson...
Columbine High School massacre remembered 20 years later
Columbine High School massacre 20th anniversary.
The Rays are proving they're for real while breaking all the rules
The Rays are good and the American League is bad. That was going to benefit Tampa Bay from the outset. Then the Rays constructed one of their best starts ever...
Why capitalism is good for your health
The economist John Maynard Keynes, writing in 1930, famously predicted that by 2030 most individuals would be working no more than 15 hours a week. He thought most human wants...
Jacob deGrom is throwing again and it 'felt good'
ST. LOUIS — Instead of being in an MRI tube Saturday, as the Mets has initially planned, Jacob deGrom was in the outfield at Busch Stadium throwing from 120 feet....
The real reasons why New Yorkers are fleeing the city
True story: My wife and I both are former residents of New York City, and on a recent business trip there she was taking a nostalgic walk through the Upper...
Twisted Nxivm doctor borrowed $60K from friends 'to survive'
The doctor who ran twisted human experiments for the Nxivm sex cult is so broke he borrowed $60,000 from family and friends “to survive” and filed for bankruptcy, The Post...
Kirsten Gillibrand taps into her inner diva at Iowa gay bar
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand channeled her inner diva at a Des Moines gay bar, where she posed—and shared her frock—with a drag queen. Photos the Democratic presidential candidate posted to Twitter...
Why it will be hard to see Nets turning this series around
The Nets’ playoff buzz is proving to be short-lived. Since shocking the 76ers in last weekend’s series opener in Philadelphia, the Nets have looked outclassed heading into Game 4 on...
Officer and slashing victim struck by hit-and-run driver: cops
A police officer and a slashing victim were struck by a hit-and-run driver Saturday morning on Long Island, cops said. Officers were responding to a 911 call at Mystique Hookah...
Vermont may abolish Columbus Day amid colonialism uproar
Goodbye, Columbus. Vermont is on the brink of abolishing Columbus Day in a politically correct blow against colonialism. “You know, it's just a day, and we'll get through it," said...
Rep. Duncan Hunter climbs over 'border' fence, fails to realize he's not in Mexico
A nighttime video of Rep. Duncan Hunter surmounting a low barrier in Arizona is gaining attention after it turned out he had incorrectly assumed he was crossing the US-Mexico border....
Take the over, not name pitchers in Cubs-Diamondbacks battle
The Arizona Diamondbacks are visiting the Chicago Cubs with Zack Greinke (5.79 ERA, 1.20 WHIP) facing Yu Darvish (6.11 ERA, 1.75 WHIP), two pitchers who are shadows of their former...
Why MacKenzie Bezos is a true hero for our age
A marriage may go bad. But you can at least have a good divorce. For proof, just look at MacKenzie Bezos. The ex-wife of Jeff Bezos has emerged from her...
Ukranian comedian set to become president
If members of Ukraine’s ruling elite thought he was a joke, they aren’t laughing now. Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky is poised to win the country’s final round of presidential balloting on...
North Korean official calls John Bolton 'dim-sighted'
A top North Korean official attacked US National Security Adviser John Bolton as "dim-sighted." The Saturday salvo from North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui came after Bolton on...
Trump says Mueller report proves 'the Russia Hoax is dead!'
President Trump was back on the attack Saturday, denouncing Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report while proclaiming that it proved that “the Russia Hoax is dead!” “Despite the fact that the...
Former Obama White House lawyer to go on trial for alleged Ukraine lobbying
A former lawyer for the Obama White House will go on trial this summer for allegedly lying about his lobbying work for Ukraine. A federal judge in Washington, DC, set...
AOC presses on with plans to visit Kentucky — despite being uninvited
Freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez plans to visit Kentucky — despite a local Congressman rescinding her invitation to his state. The New York Democrat is heading to the Bluegrass State anyway,...
Cops looking to question victim's ex in gruesome Brooklyn ax murder
A young woman was hacked to death and another was seriously hurt by an ax-swinging maniac who turned a Brooklyn apartment into a scene out of an 80s slasher flick...
Ilhan Omar wishes Jews a 'Happy Passover'
After facing weeks of criticism for her remarks on Israel and the World Trade Center attacks, US Rep. Ilhan Omar tweeted “Happy Passover.” “Happy Passover to all who are celebrating!”...
Robert Kraft spa video leaked and for sale say women arrested in sting
An evidence video that purportedly shows New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft naked at Florida’s notorious Orchids of Asia Day Spa is being shopped around to media outlets -- and...
2 arrested in killing of journalist Lyra McKee in Northern Ireland
Two teens were arrested Saturday for the fatal shooting of a journalist in Northern Ireland, where authorities are warning of a “new breed” of terrorists undermining peace in the region....
What T.J. Oshie's injury could mean for the Islanders
Of course Islanders coach Barry Trotz was watching the Game 4 of the Capitals-Hurricanes playoff series Thursday night. And of course he noticed when Washington winger T.J. Oshie went awkwardly...
Former Yankee fired as Marlins hitting coach
MIAMI — Mike Pagliarulo has been fired as hitting coach for the Miami Marlins, who rank last in the majors in runs. Pagliarulo had been with the team since 2017....
Nets aren't just getting beat on the court, and that has to change
Jared Dudley may have not phrased things the best way earlier this week when he suggested Sixers guard Ben Simmons was an “average” player in the half-court game. Simmons’ response...
Mets, Jacob deGrom need to be more cautious from here on out
ST. LOUIS — The Mets will tell you they are not overly concerned about Jacob deGrom’s “barking’’ right elbow. That alone should make you super concerned. The fact that deGrom...
Joe Harris getting schooled by player he wants to emulate
Joe Harris has patterned his game after JJ Redick. Right now the Sixers’ sharpshooter is taking him to school in this first-round series, giving him a lesson on both ends...
Islanders' Robin Lehner on verge of major award
Islanders goalie Robin Lehner is one of the three finalists for the Masterton Trophy, awarded to the “player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice...
4 firefighters injured in explosion at Arizona energy facility
SURPRISE, Ariz. — Authorities are investigating an explosion Friday evening that injured four firefighters at an Arizona Public Service Co. facility in a Phoenix suburb. Surprise Police Department Sgt. Tim...
Russell Westbrook comes back with a vengeance as Thunder roll
OKLAHOMA CITY — Russell Westbrook called his play in Game 2 "unacceptable." It was more than acceptable in Game 3. He had 33 points and 11 assists and the Oklahoma...
Man busted for stealing hundreds of gallons of cooking grease from Burger King
ANNANDALE, Va. — Police say a central Virginia man made off with a whopper of a haul from Burger King: hundreds of gallons of used cooking grease. But he couldn't...
Yankees' grizzled vets chasing one more defining moment
Brett Gardner and CC Sabathia are the age-old voices of reason on the Yankees, proud Pinstriped warriors trying to make one last run at a World Series championship. Sabathia was...
Ohio teen missing for a week found buried in shallow grave
The body of a missing Ohio teenager has been discovered in a shallow grave on a farm, six days after he went missing. Jonathan Minard, 14 from Dellroy, Ohio, disappeared...
Mets' bullpen survives late scare after Jason Vargas rebound
ST. LOUIS — The Mets handed Jason Vargas a lead before he even stepped on the rubber Friday night. For a change, the veteran lefty returned the favor to his...
Ancestry.com apologizes, pulls slavery-era ad after backlash
Ancestry.com on Friday apologized for an ad that showed a mixed-race couple discussing escaping to the North during the Civil War era. The ad drew widespread criticism on social media...
Road crew hilariously misspells 'school' crossing
DORAL, Fla. — A road crew in Florida should get an "F'' for spelling. A motorist on Thursday spotted the error, realizing that workers in Doral had made a mistake...