April 24, 2019
Vital penguin breeding site in Antarctica drastically losing mating pairs
The second-largest emperor penguin breeding ground in Antartica has seen a drastic decline in mating pairs since 2016, according to a new study that has some scientists alarmed. Halley Bay...
Man attacks 88-year-old woman, tries to sexually assault her: cops
A Brooklyn man attacked and tried to sexually assault his 88-year-old neighbor after she let him into his home on Wednesday afternoon, law-enforcement sources told The Post. After the attack,...
AOC returns to Twitter, immediately calls out Trump
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hopped back on Twitter Wednesday night — after a few "unplugged" days visiting her "abuela" in Puerto Rico — and immediately called out the president. Her return...
Why Nets need to lock up 'Baby Durant' long term — and soon
The Nets have dubbed Caris LeVert “Baby Durant,” as much for his play as for his friendship with the Warriors star. And locking up the budding young guard with a...
Islanders to face Hurricanes' 'bunch of jerks' next round
The next challenge for the Islanders is beating a “bunch of jerks.” That juvenile moniker bestowed upon the Hurricanes by a curmudgeonly Canadian broadcaster helped galvanize that surprising squad all...
Musk suggests capital infusion after projected $700M loss
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk suggested on Wednesday a capital raise could be imminent, as the electric-vehicle maker posted a first-quarter loss of $700 million and predicted a return to...
Red Sox bounce back from ugly sweep in emphatic fashion
BOSTON — The defending World Series champion Boston Red Sox hadn't had a lopsided victory yet this season. Their win over Detroit on Wednesday night gave them a chance to...
Why high gas prices make our economy look good
Despite the government shutdown, bad weather in lots of the country and more than enough nonsense going on in Washington, the US economy didn’t do that badly in the first...
James Harden and the Rockets put away the Jazz
HOUSTON — In a series where their shots weren't falling like normal, the Houston Rockets managed to close it out with some tough defense. James Harden scored 26 points and...
Elderly man attacked by bear while sleeping on hiking trail
An elderly man was attacked by a 300-pound bear while sleeping on a hiking trail in the southern California mountains, a report said Wednesday. The 84-year-old, who could be seen...
Saquon Barkley's heartwarming birthday wish to his 'princess'
A year ago Wednesday, Saquon Barkley's life changed forever — and this moment had nothing to do with the NFL draft. The star Giants running back wished his "princess" daughter...
Plan to repair the East River L-train tunnel starts Friday
Welcome to L! Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan to repair the East River L-train tunnel goes into effect Friday — and nighttime and weekend service will be so terrible that the...
Rhys Hoskins takes revenge HR trot as Phillies deny Mets sweep
Rhys Hoskins laughed long and loud Wednesday night, taking a baseball eternity to let it resonate. The Phillies slugger got a rematch with Jacob Rhame from the previous night and...
DOJ wants Goldman Sachs to plead guilty in bribery scandal
Justice Department prosecutors are reportedly pushing for a hardball approach to negotiations with Goldman Sachs over its role in a $3 billion Malaysian bribery scandal that has hung over the...
Toy sellers fed up with popular dolls and CEO behind them
The hottest toy of the last two-plus years is starting to annoy rival toy sellers — as is the CEO behind it.
Warren Buffett quietly moves to reshuffle Kraft Heinz board
Billionaire Warren Buffett’s demands to revive packaged food giant Kraft Heinz have resulted in a quiet reshuffling of the board, The Post has learned. Kraft Heinz Chairman and 3G Capital...
Veteran who plowed into pedestrians suffered from PTSD: family
A man who allegedly plowed his car into a group of pedestrians in California is an Army veteran who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, his family said Wednesday. Isaiah Peoples...
How Jayne Wrightsman transformed herself into a legendary socialite
When Jayne Wrightsman, art collector, society maven, trustee of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a stiletto in a velvet glove, died at her home at 820 Fifth Ave. on Saturday...
De Blasio administration quietly bans foreign flag displays at city parks
Mayor de Blasio is turning the Big Apple into a sanctuary city — for hypocrisy! While Hizzoner welcomes illegal immigrants to New York City with open arms, his administration just...
Mets were wrong to poke the Phillies, and they got burned
The phrase, Rhys Hoskins revealed afterward, circulated among a few Phillies players Wednesday afternoon at Citi Field: “Don’t poke the sleeping bear.” “It seemed to be,” Hoskins continued, “that the...
AT&T worried about competing with streaming rivals
Worse-than-expected bleeding in AT&T’s pay-TV business last quarter is raising fresh concerns about the company’s ability to compete with Netflix and Disney through newly acquired entertainment properties like HBO.
Tiger Woods pumped for 'fun fall' and new PGA Tour event
Masters champion Tiger Woods is adding to his international travels at the end of this year, announcing Wednesday night that he will compete in Japan for the first time in...
Joe Biden to join packed 2020 Democratic field as favorite
Joe Biden will join a growing pack of fellow Democrats when he announces his run for the presidency Thursday — and will immediately find himself competing for campaign cash and...
'Ink' review: Broadway's latest is a scrappy, seductive tabloid tale
“Sexy” is not a word you’d use to describe the founding of most newspapers. More accurate descriptors might include: “formal,” “dusty” and “self-important.” The Sun, however, is not like most...
Inside the comfy lives of suspected Sri Lanka terrorists
The suicide bombers who killed at least 359 people in Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday terror attacks were largely well off and included one who studied law in Australia, officials said...
Blue Jays finally call up young star after lame excuses
Blue Jays fans can rejoice. After a display of service time manipulation, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is officially on his way to the major leagues. Toronto manager Charlie Montoyo told reporters...
Sri Lanka Muslims fearing backlash after Easter bombings
Muslims in Sri Lanka have been hiding in their homes — fearing that they'll be attacked because of their religion — following the Easter Sunday massacre. "We are scared about...
LIRR retiree's overtime more than doubles his pension
This Long Island Rail Road retiree is really taking taxpayers for a ride. The transit worker who hauled in $344,147 in overtime pay last year will likely score a cushy...
The Mets-Phillies rivalry is officially back
High heat, tempers flaring, an occasional ejection or two. Is this the new norm in the rejuvenated Mets-Phillies rivalry? “It’s a rivalry, especially with the way these lineups are now,...
Anonymous Yankees keeping John Sterling on his toes
ANAHEIM, Calif. — This one was simple, John Sterling said, and you can understand why. Mike Ford is a baseball player with a long backstory and a simple name, both...
Luke Perry's last 'Riverdale' episode will break your heart: recap
Luke Perry’s final scene on “Riverdale” aired Wednesday night — and it's a tearjerker. Spoilers below for “Riverdale” episode “Chapter Fifty-Four: Fear the Reaper.” The “90210” star, who died suddenly...
Parkland shooter set to receive hefty life insurance payout
Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz is reportedly set to receive a share of a life insurance policy valued at over $800,000. It's unclear who left Cruz and his step-brother the $864,929...
'The Chi' star Jacob Latimore gets 'real' on screen and in music
You’ll be hearing a lot about Jacob Latimore — and not just regarding his breakout role as Emmett on Showtime’s “The Chi.” Latimore, 22, also co-stars in the Netflix rom-com...
It's last chance for Giants to draft a QB to learn under Eli Manning
There was plenty of ire directed at Giants general manager Dave Gettleman when he referred to the “Kansas City model’’ as the desired approach he wants to follow. How could...
Man accused of attacking girlfriend, killing pregnant friend with ax charged
The Brooklyn man accused of attacking his girlfriend with an ax and killing her pregnant friend with the weapon last weekend was charged in the slaying on Wednesday in a...
Notorious eyeglass scammer sent to prison — again
A Ukrainian-born spectacle peddler with a history of ripping off his customers — and threatening them when they complain — was sentenced to prison for the third time Wednesday.
Man busted for hurling bricks at dozens of city WiFi kiosks
Police arrested a deranged man who bashed dozens of WiFi kiosks around Manhattan with bricks and blunt objects during a week-long vandalism spree.
This wild surrogacy trend is on the rise
Talk about keeping it all in the family. Daunted by the costs and complications of paid surrogacy, couples with fertility issues are turning to family members to carry their babies....
I'm carrying my twin's twins
Through Friday, The Post is publishing Surrogacy Spotlight, a special series on real families' surrogacy journeys. Fraternal twins Whitney Bliesner and Jill Noe, 34, have shared a lot in their...
Team Trump didn't try to stop UN from cracking down on wartime rapists
The headlines were dismal. “US threatens to veto UN resolution on rape as weapon of war,” The Guardian blared. The BBC was more subtle but equally condemnatory: “United States Dilutes...
Cop charged with lying about drug deals, putting innocent people behind bars
A crooked cop helped put two innocent people behind bars when he lied about observing the men dealing drugs — and video evidence proves that the transactions never took place,...
De Blasio's 'Green New Deal' would shut down engine of NYC's economy
Mayor Bill de Blasio leapfrogged his leftist rivals this week by “taking the very noble idea of the Green New Deal” and making it “come alive right here, right now.”...
The MTA is hemorrhaging overtime
Call it The Great Train Robbery: Last year, MTA workers collected more in overtime pay than the $82 million the authority expects to raise annually from its latest round of...
65-year-old tourist attacked by shark while kayaking in Hawaii
A 65-year-old tourist was attacked by a shark this week while kayaking in Hawaii, according to reports. Kimberly Bishop, of Glendale, California, was paddling in the waters off Anaehoomalu Bay...
Another sign congestion pricing is just another Cuomo power play
Chances of congestion pricing actually raising the billions needed to fix New York’s broken subway system may have just gotten a lot dimmer. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says he...
Clint Frazier off for MRI as Yankees' injury nightmare grows
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Aaron Boone wanted to get the results of an MRI exam of Clint Frazier’s left ankle before speculating whether the Yankees will send another player to the...
Trump is right to tell Jerry Nadler to 'talk to the hand'
With House Democrats in full witch-hunt mode, President Trump is unquestionably right to dismiss them — that is, to cite executive privilege and other legitimate reasons to frustrate Rep. Jerry...
Whom Giants figure to pick with their bounty of NFL draft slots
Being bad on the field has its advantages this time of year, and the badness that came out of the 2018 season earned the Giants the No. 6 overall pick...
Fifth Avenue maisonette has ties to Sister Parish, ‘Southern Charm’
A maisonette at exclusive 960 Fifth Ave. is hitting the market Thursday for $4.99 million. The one-bedroom, 1½-bathroom spread in the Rosario Candela-designed building is the former home of Sister...
UN Plaza co-op designed, owned by top architect for sale
This two-bedroom co-op at 860 United Nations Plaza was designed and formerly owned by Andre Kikoski, the architect behind luxury rental building One Hudson Yards. It’s now on the market...
NY manse owned by former lovebirds to hit auction block
This Westchester mansion was supposed to be a dream home for Seychelles diplomat Justin Etzin and Latvian model Lana Zakocela. The couple married in an extravagant “Eyes Wide Shut”-themed wedding...
Millennials turn to 'co-living,' sacrificing privacy for perks
Across from Kimberly Chexnayder’s bed (which folds out from the wall) and above her flat-screen TV (which came with her small but sparkling new apartment), she’s posted a slightly faded...
New Jersey mayor tells Twitter user to call the cops on Jewish 'invaders'
A New Jersey mayor is facing mounting backlash for telling a constituent to call the cops on Jewish people for going to the beach. Brick Township Mayor John G. Ducey...
Giants star drooling over sensational QB he can't have
Sterling Shepard seemingly wants the one toy he just can't have. Kyler Murray will almost certainly be the face of the Cardinals just after 8 p.m. ET Thursday night, barring...
Fashion photographer’s glam live/work loft just got cheaper
Fashion shutterbug Andrew Matusik’s live/work loft is back on the market following a price drop and broker swap. Matusik, who has photographed Gal Gadot and Amy Schumer, is listing his...
US measles cases hit highest mark in 25 years
NEW YORK — Measles in the US has climbed to its highest level in 25 years, closing in on 700 cases this year in a resurgence largely attributed to misinformation...
New Jersey reaches 'understanding' with Cuomo on congestion pricing
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy claimed that he reached a “conceptual understanding” with Gov. Cuomo on Wednesday to credit the toll paid by Garden State motorists crossing the George Washington...
Meet 10 generations of guys named William Williams
William Williams knows how you’re going to react to his name, because he’s heard it all before. “TSA agents say, ‘Are you for real? Are you really William Williams? Why...
Family 'horrified' after pet dog found hanging from noose
An Arkansas family's search for their missing pet led to a gruesome discovery when their children found the pooch hanging from a noose near their home, according to a report....
A travel nanny can keep you sane on vacation for $500 a day
One day she’s touring the Alhambra in Andalusia, Spain. The next, she’s taking one of her charges to Gladiator School at the famed Colosseum in Rome. Such is the glamorous...
Steve King compares his plight to Jesus Christ's persecution
Iowa Rep. Steve King recently compared being rebuked for white supremacist comments — to the persecution Jesus Christ faced.
The media learned nothing from Russiagate fiasco and other commentary
Liberal take: Media Learned Nothing from Russiagate Rolling Stone’s Matt Taibbi finds it “shocking” to see national news media voices “patting each other on the back” post-Mueller report for “a...
Nets’ playoff ouster was learning experience — and reality check
There were plenty of hugs in the Nets locker room Tuesday night after they were eliminated in five games by the Sixers, and more hugs on Wednesday when they gathered...
Hillary Clinton rips Trump, redacted Mueller report
Hillary Clinton wrote in a blistering opinion piece published Wednesday that special counsel Robert Mueller’s report “documents a serious crime against the American people” — and that President Trump possibly...
Widow of fallen Marine Christopher Slutman opens up about grief
The grief-stricken wife of fallen FDNY firefighter and US Marine Christopher Slutman has opened up about the difficulty of adjusting to life without her hero husband who was killed in...
White supremacist who murdered James Byrd Jr. executed in Texas
John William King — the racist ringleader behind the 1998 murder of James Byrd Jr., who was beaten and dragged to death in the small town of Jasper, Texas —...
Freeloading expectant parents also had a 'parenting podcast' that was crowd-funded
They’re a freeloading couple that apparently has a wide community network offering support for the upcoming birth of their first child, but it still doesn’t seem to be enough. Jim...
Watching 'Spider-Man' could help cure arachnophobia, scientists say
Clips from "Spider-Man" were more effective at curing arachnophobia than footage of the real thing. It reduced participants' fear-of-spiders by 20 percent.
Phillies out for Mets' blood over controversial pitch
Avoiding a series sweep seems to be the least of the Phillies' concerns. They're out for revenge. Phillies manager Gabe Kapler is "still fairly upset" over Mets pitcher Jacob Rhame...
Machine-gun wielding smugglers seen leading migrants over US-Mexico border
Chilling footage shows a group of smugglers armed with machine guns escorting a woman and her young son across the US-Mexico border.
Matthew Stafford's wife back in hospital after brain surgery
Kelly Stafford checked herself back into the hospital Wednesday because of pain following brain surgery. The wife of Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford posted on Instagram that she needed medical help...
Narrowing down Jets' draft plan: Stud D-lineman, a too-far trade down
Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan will spend Thursday with a cup of coffee in one hand and his cellphone in the other. Maccagnan has been open about wanting to trade...
Days-old human remains recovered from Brooklyn subway tracks
The NYPD on Wednesday plucked human remains from a Brooklyn train track that are believed to belong to a man hit and killed there two days ago, cops said. “Small...
'Kai the Hitchhiker' found guilty of murder in New Jersey attorney's death
The internet sensation who sprang to fame as "Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker” has been found guilty of beating a New Jersey attorney to death. Caleb "Kai" McGillivary, 30, was convicted...
Chiefs star dodges charges after 'crime occurred' to 3-year-old
OLATHE, Kan. — A Kansas district attorney has declined to charge Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill with a crime in a domestic incident that involved his fiance and their 3-year-old...
Suspect accused of attacking cops with Taser charged for punching another officer
The robbery suspect who attacked Brooklyn cops with one of their own Tasers punched a different officer in the face just days later, police said Wednesday. Anthony Salgado, the 25-year-old...
Think how Vegas is viewing the short-handed Yankees
As the lineup for the Yankees continues to fluctuate on a week-to-week basis because of health issues, it’s important for sports bettors to remember a key fundamental: Analyze the team...
'Pharma Bro' moved to Brooklyn lockup amid contraband claims
"Pharma Bro" fraudster Martin Shkreli has been hauled from a cushy federal lockup in New Jersey back to a tougher one in Brooklyn amid claims he was using a smuggled...
Why you can't resist binge eating high-calorie foods
A brain "switch" that makes people gorge on hamburgers, pizzas and fries has been identified for the first time. The discovery offers hope of new treatments for obesity and binge...
Man Tased after attempting to eat bag of meth following police chase: cops
An Alabama man was tased by a police officer after allegedly trying to consume a bag of crystal meth, according to AL.com.
Daniel Jones is loving draft hype that put him on Giants radar
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Daniel Jones has the same college coach, a similar demeanor and even looks the part. So if he ends up landing with the Giants and learning from...
Facebook braces for $3B to $5B fine over privacy lapses
Facebook is bracing to be smacked with a record-setting fine over privacy lapses — to the tune of $5 billion, the company said Wednesday. The Mark Zuckerberg-led social network revealed...
Twitter doesn't reflect how most Americans think: study
Twitter really is an echo chamber. A tiny fraction of the site’s users are responsible for the lion’s share of tweets — and they tend to be younger, wealthier and...
Ex-Christie aide gets 13 months for role in Bridgegate scandal
Former Chris Christie crony Bridget Kelly on Wednesday was sentenced to serve just over a year behind bars for her role in the Bridgegate scandal. After her sentence came down,...
Robotic device winds its own way through beating pig heart
WASHINGTON — Borrowing from the way cockroaches skitter along walls, scientists have created a robotic device that safely guides itself through the delicate chambers of a pig’s heart as it’s...
Dave Gettleman has backed Giants into desperate draft
Dave Gettleman comes to Thursday night’s NFL draft as the New York Football Giants’ Sinatra — he will do it his way. The burden of proof is on his shoulders...
Odell Beckham handles first Browns controversy with sarcasm
Odell Beckham Jr. isn't at the Cleveland Browns' voluntary minicamp this week, and he knows that you know that. The recently traded star wideout responded to an open letter from...
Tech ethics group offers plan to fight 'human downgrading'
SAN FRANCISCO - Technology firms should do more to connect people in positive ways and steer away from trends that have tended to exploit human weaknesses, ethicists told a meeting...
Parents who reported 5-year-old boy missing now charged in his murder
The Illinois parents who reported their 5-year-old son missing last week murdered the boy, wrapped his body in plastic and buried him in a shallow grave, officials said. Andrew Freund...
Study finds link between global warming and income inequality
Global warming may be making income inequality worse across the world. This Earth Day, Stanford University researchers said gradual temperature increases over almost five decades have helped created financial disparities...
Elizabeth Smart unites famous kidnapping survivors to support Jayme Closs
Seven survivors of America's most infamous abduction cases have united for the first time, creating television history. Elizabeth Smart -- held captive for a year in 2002 when she was...
Take a shot on Jordan Lyles and Pittsburgh
When you’re with the Blas’stones you’ll have a yabba dabba do time, you’ll have a green old time. CHIRLANE!!! ... Mayor de Blasio, picking up the green vote while taking...
Scientists take another step toward 3-D-printed body parts
MUNICH -- Researchers in Germany have created transparent human organs using a new technology that could pave the way to print three-dimensional body parts such as kidneys for transplants. Scientists...
Get ready for pain at the pump
Brace for more pain at the pump — gas prices have shot up to more than $4 a gallon in California and prices in New York are expected to also...
Amazon opposes anti-LGBT Tennessee legislation amid activist pressure
Amazon has signed a letter opposing a raft of anti-LGBT legislation in Tennessee as the tech giant plans to expand its presence in the business-friendly state. "Legislation that explicitly or...
St. Patrick's gasoline suspect planned to burn church down: prosecutors
The professor who walked into St. Patrick’s Cathedral with two cans of gasoline just two days after the Notre Dame fire in Paris planned to set the Manhattan landmark ablaze...
ISIS legacy weighs heavily on Iraqi widows, children
MOSUL, Iraq — When Ahmed Khalil ran out of work as a van driver in the Iraqi city of Mosul three years ago, he signed up with the Islamic State...
Gynecologist warns women to stop putting garlic in their vagina
Author of "The Vagina Bible" Dr. Jennifer Gunter is warning women not to put garlic in their vagina as a natural alternative to treat yeast infections -- an old wives...
Coca-Cola is launching its own coffee, energy drink this year
Get ready to taste the feeling — of Coke Coffee. Coca-Cola is hopping on the ready-to-drink coffee trend and rolling out a new java product across the globe this year,...
Baseball screwed Dellin Betances
Take Dellin Betances as Exhibit A with what is wrong with free agency for players. Due to initially being groomed as a starter and Tommy John surgery, Betances’ first full...
Man beat baby to death after learning he wasn't the boy's father: cops
A Tennessee man fatally beat a 4-month-old boy after finding out the infant wasn’t his son, police said. Jose Avila-Agurcia, 33, of Memphis, is facing a charge of first-degree murder...
WHO releases guidelines on screen time for children
The World Health Organization has weighed in on children's screen time for the first time ever -- and the upshot is that parents need to power down. The WHO guidelines...
Two picks and two juicy prices for the Zurich Classic
The Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana may be the most difficult handicap on the Tour schedule — not because of the golf course or the field, but because of the...
Trump says Ocasio-Cortez is right about Veterans Affairs
President Trump seized on comments made by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a frequent lightning rod for criticism by Republicans, that Veterans Affairs is not broken - but that's not all she...
The heartbreaking reason this photo has gone viral
This will warm your heart. An Alabama man’s act of kindness has gone viral after he posted on Facebook how he invited an elderly woman to eat with him and...
Women lie about whether they snore: study
Never ask a woman her age, weight ... or whether she snores. That last bit of info comes from a new study of 1,913 adults believed to be suffering from...
Hitler's 'suicide note' estimated to fetch $80K at auction
Adolf Hitler’s final message that's been dubbed the Nazi dictator’s “suicide note” is up for auction from Maryland auction house, Alexander Historical Auctions.
Twitter launching tool to report fake news ahead of EU elections
BRUSSELS — Twitter will launch a new tool next week to make it easier for users to flag deliberate attempts to mislead voters taking part in key European Parliament elections...
'Game of Thrones' Season 8: New Battle of Winterfell photos
No matter what Jon Snow (Kit Harington) says, the crypts at Winterfell are not safe. Everyone who's not fighting in Sunday's epic "Game of Thrones" Battle of Winterfell is being...
Ben Roethlisberger survives Steelers' dysfunction with over $70 million reward
The Pittsburgh Steelers and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger agreed to a two-year contract extension that will keep him in black and gold through the 2021 season, according to multiple reports Wednesday....
Rabbi, wife beaten in alleged anti-Semitic Kenya home invasion
A rabbi and his wife who are formerly of Brooklyn were attacked by home invaders who hurled anti-Semitic slurs at them at their Jewish community center home in Kenya, according...
'Operation Home Alone' nets over a dozen child predators: authorities
A sting dubbed “Operation Home Alone” snared 16 alleged child-sex predators, including a Bronx high-school teacher, a New Jersey cop and a Philadelphia minister, officials said Wednesday. After chatting up...
'Life was on the line': NFLer re-emerges after year-long mental health battle
Cole Madison did not quite clear up how he spent his way year away from football. He didn't need to. The offensive lineman, last year's Packers fifth-round pick, is back...
McCains will snub Trump, back Joe Biden in 2020: report
The late GOP Sen. John McCain’s family plans to support ex-Vice President Joe Biden’s presidential bid — a stunning rebuke of President Trump, who enraged the family with his repeated...
Girls do worse in math and science classes with ‘high-achieving’ boys: study
Greater exposure to high-achieving boys in high school negatively impacts girls’ science and math grades, according to a new working paper distributed by the National Bureau of Economic Research. It...
Slain jogger Karina Vetrano's friend gets death threat on Instagram
The best friend of slain Queens jogger Karina Vetrano got hate-filled death threats on the very day Vetrano’s killer was sentenced for the murder, police sources said Wednesday. The 33-year-old...
Manhole fires force authorities to evacuate 3 Midtown buildings
A pair of Midtown manhole fires forced authorities to evacuate three buildings and close part of East 32nd Street Wednesday, according to the FDNY. By Wednesday afternoon, 65 firefighters were...
Accused Gambino boss killer indicted for murder, held without bail
The man accused of gunning down Gambino mob boss Francesco "Frankie Boy" Cali on Staten Island was indicted for murder and ordered held without bail at his Wednesday arraignment. Anthony...
Body of missing boy Andrew 'AJ' Freund found after mom wouldn't cooperate with cops
The body of a missing 5-year-old Illinois boy was discovered in a field nearly a week after his parents reported his disappearance, according to officials. Andrew "AJ" Freund was found...
Yankees demote spiraling reliever after another dud
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Late Tuesday night, after Chad Green’s latest ineffective outing, Aaron Boone was asked if the struggling reliever might benefit by being demoted to Triple-A. In a similar...
Ad-targeting cameras are coming soon to a store near you
NEW YORK — Eyeing that can of soda in the supermarket cooler? Or maybe you’re craving a pint of ice cream? A camera could be watching you. But it’s not...
What Democrats have forgotten about citizenship
Who should be represented in our elections? That’s the question at the heart of Democratic opposition to the Trump administration’s decision to add a question about citizenship to the Census,...
Ex-teacher accused of sexual assault has 'dark side,' prosecutor says
A former teacher in Wisconsin accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old student nearly two decades ago has a “dark side,” a prosecutor told jurors this week. Jason LaVigne, a 46-year-old...
Michael Cohen walks back parts of guilty plea
Michael Cohen, President Trump's former lawyer, walked back responsibility for some of the federal crimes he pleaded guilty to during a secretly recorded phone call with comedian Tom Arnold, according...
Voice analysis software could help diagnose PTSD in veterans
Voice analysis software can help detect post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans based on their speech, a study suggests. Doctors have long understood that people with psychiatric disorders may speak...
Conor McGregor uses 'cheap shot' in surprise boxing fight against electrician
Conor McGregor’s combat-sports return was Friday, and his boxing opponent from the Dublin bout accused him of “the cheapest shot I ever caught in me life.” McGregor returned to the...
#GoogleWalkout organizers say tech giant gaslighted them
Two Google employees who helped organize the massive global protest that brought 20,000 workers out of their offices in November allege that the company is retaliating against them. "Google has...
Arctic's melting permafrost will have a $70 trillion impact
Thawing permafrost in the Arctic will accelerate global warming and could add $70 trillion to the world's climate change bill, according to a new Nature Research study. The report claims...
Americans spend nearly one-third of their day sitting down
Americans are becoming increasingly sedentary, spending almost a third of their waking hours sitting down and computer use is partly to blame, a new study found. Over almost a decade,...
Couple kept toddlers locked in cages 'like dog crates': cops
California cops found toddler twins locked inside modified cribs "secured to the wall like dog crates" when they busted the tots' parents for drug and weapons possession — but prosecutors...
Humans have put one million species at risk of extinction
Human's impact on nature has been revealed in a new United Nations report and experts think a "mass extinction event" is already underway. The report states that up to one...
Gen Z is accepting — then 'ghosting' — jobs: study
HR is spooked. The rude online trend of “ghosting” has worked its way into the job market, with America's "Gen Z" workforce failing to commit to accepted job offers in...
Factory worker killed in freak meat grinder accident identified
The Pennsylvania factory worker killed instantly in a freak accident with a commercial meat grinder has been identified, officials said. Jill Greninger, 35, was operating the machine Monday at the...
Netflix wins battle over Oscars rule — for now
In a win for Netflix, Amazon and other internet streaming services, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has voted not to change its rules for winning an Oscar,...
Patient's request for pizza in hospital window gets results
A patient’s “window request” for pizza was more than answered this weekend after more than a dozen pies showed up at Golisano Children’s Hospital in Rochester. The request, posted by...
Giant Idaho potato prop converted into Airbnb rental
A 6-ton potato prop has been converted into an Airbnb in Idaho after touring the US for 6 years. Now called the Big Idaho Potato Hotel, the fake spud traveled...
The media's endless fawning over Pete Buttigieg won't end well
So long, Beto O’Rourke. It was fun while it lasted. The mainstream media has a new presidential crush now, one just as cloyingly nicknamed, vague on policy and whose biggest...
Even light rain increases your risk of a deadly car crash
WASHINGTON — Even light rain significantly increases your risk of a fatal car crash, a new study finds. The wetter the roads, the deadlier they become, with rain, snow and...
NASA's Mars lander might have detected its first 'marsquake'
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA’s InSight lander has picked up a gentle rumble at Mars, believed to be the first marsquake ever detected. InSight’s quake monitor recorded and measured the...
Saudi Arabia won't hike oil output after US cancels Iran waivers
Saudi Arabia said it won't be coming to the rescue of rising gas prices — yet. Khalid al-Falih, the Saudi energy minister, said Wednesday that he sees no reason to...
Defiant Trump vows to fight House Democrats' subpoenas
A combative President Trump on Wednesday vowed to fight subpoenas from House Democrats seeking his tax returns and sitdowns with former officials who had testified to the special counsel during...
Mets miss out on Gio Gonzalez
The Mets may not be content with their starting pitching depth, but Gio Gonzalez wasn’t viewed as a potential answer. The veteran left-hander returned to the Brewers on Wednesday on...
Two pregnant women among rising number of Brooklyn measles cases
The number of measles cases in the Big Apple shot up to 390 Wednesday from 374 just two days earlier — and now includes two pregnant women, according to the...
Supreme Court hears DUI case where blood sample was taken from unconscious man
The Supreme Court is considering a Wisconsin law that allows police to draw blood without a warrant from unconscious drunken driving suspects, a move critics blast as a violation of...
Stud prospect now can give Yankees taste of trade regret
James Paxton has begun showing the Yankees everything they envisioned. And now Justus Sheffield can show the Yankees what they're missing. The top Mariners prospect, the jewel of the offseason...
Study finds popular e-cigarettes contaminated with toxic fungus
Stick this in your pipe — er, vape — and smoke it. Harvard researchers have found that popular electronic cigarette brands are contaminated with bacterial and fungal toxins. "In addition...
Top NFL prospect has mobster roots he'd rather not discuss
Nick Bosa’s great-grandfather was a different type of hit man. The former Ohio State defensive end comes from a family of NFL players. His brother Joey is a defensive end...
It's 'nonsense' to link Sri Lanka attack to New Zealand massacre: Muslim leader
A senior Sri Lankan Muslim leader shot down the government's claim that the Easter Sunday massacre may have been an act of retaliation for last month's deadly attack at two...
Starbucks adds dirty needle disposal boxes to bathrooms
Starbucks is getting a buzz from more than just espresso. The coffee giant is so tired of junkies leaving used needles in its stores that it is installing needle-disposal boxes...
Slain advocate's family anguished over mom's death alongside ex-hockey pro
The daughter of a slain criminal justice advocate says she's "still in shock" as authorities search for the person who killed her mother and a former pro hockey player. Investigators...
Actor attacked by creep shouting homophobic comments in Brooklyn: cops
An actor was assaulted by a man shouting homophobic slurs on a Brooklyn street earlier this month, cops said Wednesday. Benjamin O'Keefe — who has appeared on HBO's "Girls" and...
Sri Lankan politician calls for burka ban in wake of terror attacks
A Sri Lankan Parliament member has submitted a motion to ban the burka in the country as a national security measure — days after the Easter Sunday attacks that claimed...
Dwayne Haskins could plummet into Giants' nightmare
The Giants may not want Dwayne Haskins, but another NFC East team's interest is growing. The Ohio State star quarterback has become the target for the Redskins, who draft at...
Enes Kanter's first words after win: Taunts at Knicks, entire NBA
Enes Kanter vs. Turkey is dangerous. Enes Kanter vs. his old buddies in Oklahoma City is fun. Enes Kanter vs. the entire NBA is a blast. The same center who...
Boeing says 737 MAX grounding will cost $1B
Boeing on Wednesday abandoned its 2019 financial outlook, halted share buybacks and announced $1 billion in increased costs due to the grounding of its fastest-selling 737 MAX jet after two...
14th Street will be closed to most traffic during L train reconstruction
The city will ban most private traffic on 14th Street in Manhattan, making it a largely bus-only thoroughfare in a bid to make room for shuttle buses that will carry...
'Wedding shaming' is taking off on social media
They're crying shame. A closed Facebook group, "That's it, I'm Wedding Shaming," is becoming the go-to online place to bitch about bridezillas, ungrateful guests and tacky multi-tiered cakes. Launched in...
NYPD sergeant ousted over affair with rookie cop
A New York City Police Academy sergeant was transferred from his post over an extramarital affair with a much younger recruit, The Post has learned. Sgt. Michael Anderson was booted...
Trump threatens to send armed troops to Mexican border
President Trump on Wednesday threatened to send additional armed US troops to the southern border after a Mexican soldier removed a weapon from a US patrol in Texas earlier this...
The Russell Westbrook questions are just getting harder
Since their high-profile breakup nearly three years ago, former teammates Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook's postseason legacies have certainly headed in opposite directions. While Durant and the Warriors are gunning...
Sad Florida football coach threatened to 'blow up' ex's car
A Florida assistant football coach was arrested and charged with cyberstalking an ex-girlfriend. Otis Yelverton, an assistant director of player personnel for the Gators, is facing a third-degree felony charge...
Woman recorded sex act with man she met at nursing home: authorities
A Wisconsin woman scammed an elderly man out of nearly $5,000 and secretly recorded him performing a sex act on her — footage she sent him when he demanded some...
'Noisy and smelly' airport expansion near my yard is ruining my life
A British grandmother is fuming after an airport expansion has led to 50 “noisy and smelly” jets taxiing at the end of her garden every day, according to reports. Janet...
Woman tells DACA recipient to her face, ‘You gotta go!’
For the roughly 800,000 immigrants who are protected by the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, deportation feels like it could become a terrifying reality under the Trump...
Jeff Goldblum is inspiring men to wear skimpy short shorts
Jeff Goldblum approves of the skimpy style.
Islanders’ 2nd-round schedule is set — now they just need opponent
The Islanders may not know whom they’re playing yet, but at least they know when. The NHL announced two scenarios for the second-round schedules, one based on the Capitals winning...
Trump vows to take impeachment fight to the Supreme Court
President Trump continued to rail at special counsel Robert Mueller's report, declaring "I DID NOTHING WRONG" and threatening to take the case to the Supreme Court if Democrats try to...
Family of boy thrown off Mall of America balcony won't comment on his condition
An attorney for the family of a 5-year-old boy thrown off a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America this month won’t confirm a pastor’s description that the child shows...
'Sophistication' of Sri Lanka attacks suggests foreign help: ambassador
The scale and sophistication of the Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka that claimed 359 lives suggests the involvement of an external group such as ISIS, the US ambassador said...
Elderly woman latest to die in fall at Grand Canyon this year
An elderly woman plummeted to her death in the Grand Canyon this week — the fifth person to die inside the national park this year. Grand Canyon National Park rangers...
Duterte threatens 'war' over Canadian trash dump in Manila
Rodrigo Duterte has taken trash talking to a whole new level. The Philippines president has threatened to "go to war" with Canada if it doesn't take back tons of garbage...
Afghan, international forces killed more civilians than Taliban: UN
KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghan and international forces were responsible for more civilian deaths in the first three months of 2019 than the Taliban and other militants, a new UN report...
Bizarre city council feud ends with politicians peeing in cups
A pair of Connecticut politicians got into a real pissing match – by peeing in cups for a drug test. Bridgeport City Councilman Ernest Newton and school board member Maria...
Princeton valedictorian gets engaged to her 71-year-old former professor
Princeton University's 2016 valedictorian hit the books — then hit on her 71-year-old former professor, to whom she is now engaged. Cameron Platt, 25, who was a star student at...
Sri Lankan president asks police chief, defense minister to quit following attacks
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has asked the police chief and defense secretary to quit following the Easter Sunday suicide bomb attacks on churches and luxury hotels that killed 359...
Ex-Christie aide Bridget Kelly faces new sentencing in 'Bridgegate' role
NEWARK, N.J. — A onetime aide to former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is facing resentencing for her role in the George Washington Bridge lane-closing scandal. Bridget Kelly is due...
Archaeologists uncover mummies in ancient Egyptian tomb
CAIRO — Egypt says archaeologists have uncovered an ancient tomb with mummies believed to date back about 2,000 years in the southern city of Aswan. The Antiquities Ministry said in...
Aaron Boone: Gary Sanchez is good to go for Yankees
Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez came through a minor league rehabilitation game on Monday night without a problem and will be activated from the IL for Wednesday night’s game. Sanchez has...
CC Sabathia could reach major milestone in tonight's start
ANAHEIM, Calif — Yankees veteran left-hander CC Sabathia starts Wednesday night against the Angels needing six strikeouts to reach 3,000 and three victories shy of 250. Outside of Roger Clemens,...
'Jeopardy!' champ passes $1 million mark
NEW YORK — There's no truth to the rumor that James Holzhauer is a cyborg created to be the perfect "Jeopardy!" contestant. It sometimes seems that way, given how he's...
Giants fans, remember these first-round QBs flamed out
The Giants could go for a quarterback with the 17th (or sixth) pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. This hardly guarantees anything when it comes to projecting a successful career....
US had 'no prior knowledge' of Sri Lanka threat: Ambassador
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The U.S. ambassador to Sri Lanka says America had "no prior knowledge" of the Easter bombings that killed over 350 people in the island nation, despite...
8 injured as car deliberately hits pedestrians in California
SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Authorities say eight people have been injured after a motorist appeared to deliberately plow into them in Northern California. The Bay Area city's Department of Public Safety...
The Nets could look completely different next season
PHILADELPHIA — With the season over, Nets coach Kenny Atkinson can finally exhale. With the offseason starting, now GM Sean Marks kicks into overdrive. He’ll have a lot of decisions...
Zack Wheeler could be speeding up his Mets payday
What if it’s just Zack Wheeler’s turn to be the ace? Will that suffice in this killer National League East? We’ve seen stranger occurrences in baseball. The Mets enjoyed one...
Sri Lankan suicide bomber studied in UK and Australia, officials say
One of the suicide bombers who carried out the deadly Easter attacks in Sri Lanka studied in the UK and Australia, authorities in the country said Wednesday. The country’s defense...
This is the blueprint for a Yankees survival
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Look at it this way: If the Yankees’ season were a basketball game, they’ve been hit with a tough whistle early in the game. A batch of...
Swole just one of over 600 words added to Merriam-Webster dictionary
BOSTON — Get swole, prepare a bug-out bag, grab a go-cup and maybe you'll have a better chance of surviving the omnicide. Translation: Hit the gym and bulk up, put...
Damian Lillard was unbelievable
PORTLAND, Ore. — Damian Lillard hit a 37-footer at the buzzer and finished with career playoff-high 50 points to help the Portland Trail Blazers eliminate the Oklahoma City Thunder from...
This high school's dress code is taking aim at parents
HOUSTON — A Houston high school principal has implemented a dress code for parents because she says it is necessary to establish high standards for students, despite criticism that the...
Court rules that chalking parked car tires violates Fourth Amendment
DETROIT — Marking tires to enforce parking rules is like entering property without a search warrant, a federal court said Monday as it declared the practice unconstitutional in Michigan and...
Yankees keep rolling — no thanks to Chad Green
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Not even Chad Green applying ugly graffiti on Domingo German’s masterpiece was enough to slow down the Yankees on Tuesday night against the Angels. After German did...
Cops searching for man who hurled bricks at dozens of city WiFi kiosks
An unhinged man went on week-long brick-throwing spree in Manhattan, targeting dozens of WiFi kiosks in the borough, police said. The madman threw bricks and other blunt objects at 42...
More than 350 now dead in Sri Lanka Easter attacks
The number of lives lost in Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday terror attacks rose to 359, authorities said early Wednesday. Officials also revealed they’ve detained more suspects for planning and carrying...
EPA head Andrew Wheeler never disclosed chemical lobbying job: congressman
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency failed to disclose lobbying work he did for a company that is regulated by the agency, according to a federal lawmaker. When EPA...
Luke Walton accuser Kelli Tennant: 'I thought he was going to rape me'
A former sports reporter who accused Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton of sexually assaulting her in his hotel room said on Tuesday that she feared he was going to rape...
Nets clearly didn't fight hard enough to keep their season alive
PHILADELPHIA — After losing two home playoff games and facing elimination in Game 5 against the Sixers on the road, Nets coach Kenny Atkinson was hopeful his team would give...
Nuggets' dynamic duo pushes Spurs to the brink
DENVER — After a sputtering start to their postseason, the Denver Nuggets are starting to look like the team that ended a six-year playoff drought in such dramatic fashion. Nikola...
Canned air goes on sale to commemorate end of Japanese emperor's rule
Sealed tin cans that contain “the air of an outgoing era" have gone on sale in Japan as the country's emperor prepares to be the first monarch in history to...
Driver charged in fatal hit-and-run allegedly tried to fix car after accident
A hit-and-run driver from Staten Island fatally struck a woman with his car this weekend — then repaired the damage to his vehicle in an attempt to cover up the crime, police...