April 25, 2019
Giants pick Georgia star CB after trading back into first round
The Giants weren't done, yet. GM Dave Gettleman traded with the Seahawks for the 30th pick, their third selection in the first round, and drafted Georgia cornerback Deandre Baker. Baker...
Trump takes aim at Strzok, Page texts: 'It's a coup'
President Trump reacted with anger to reports that text messages between two FBI officials in the days after his 2016 presidential victory may show “irregularities” in how the Russia investigation...
Giants' Daniel Jones pick is an utter disaster on so many levels
So Dave Gettleman finally fell in love with a quarterback. But what angry Giants fans have every right to ask is this: Daniel Jones with the sixth bleeping pick? Cue...
The Raiders have their Marshawn Lynch replacement
The Raiders have their Marshawn Lynch insurance. With Lynch pondering retirement, according to ESPN, the Raiders drafted Alabama running back Josh Jacobs with the 24th overall pick in the NFL...
Why Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s arrival is setting MLB on fire
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Maybe if there had been Twitter in 1936 (which would’ve been hard, since even electric typewriters weren’t yet invented) then the anticipation would have been just as...
Letitia James launches probe into Facebook over privacy concerns
ALBANY — New York Attorney General Letitia James is launching an investigation into Facebook after the social media company announced last week it accidentally collected 1.5 million users' email contacts...
Jimmy Fallon has 'dinner party with Nancy Pelosi' at Time 100 gala
Insiders have long known that Table No. 1 at the Time 100 gala is generally not the best seat in the house, but that norm appears to have been shattered...
De Blasio's expanded budget is reckless, watchdog warns
Mayor Bill de Blasio preaches “fiscal caution,” but he still expanded the city budget to $92.5 billion on Thursday — up $300 million from his preliminary plan in February. “This budget,...
Tiger Woods makes 'one promise' in pursuit of Jack Nicklaus' major record
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Tiger Woods hopes winning the Masters to end 11 years without a major will be a spark in his renewed pursuit of the record held...
MNG aims for 3 board directors in Gannett hostile takeover bid
The cost-slashing hedge fund Alden Global, which controls MNG Enterprises, is scaling back the number of directors it seeks to place on the Gannett board to three as it continues...
Sister of Sri Lanka bombing mastermind hopes 'he is dead'
One of the purported masterminds of the Sri Lanka Easter suicide bombings that killed hundreds hasn’t been confirmed dead — but his sister sure hopes he is. “It’s unbearable to...
Kraft Heinz struggling to find buyer for Maxwell House
Kraft Heinz may be forced to hold on to its Maxwell House coffee brand until the last drop. The food packaging giant backed by billionaire Warren Buffett has been struggling...
Authentic Brands Group mulling $110M bid for Sports Illustrated
Authentic Brands Group — owner of a global portfolio of entertainment and lifestyle brands — has emerged as a new potential suitor for Sports Illustrated, with one report saying that...
Nasdaq adds terrace in turf war with NYSE
There’s a perq war brewing between the two biggest US stock exchanges — and Nasdaq wants to take the fight outside. The tech-heavy stock index on Thursday unveiled a 2,100-square-foot,...
Donald Trump slams Joe Biden as 'not the brightest bulb'
President Trump blasted former Vice President Joe Biden in a television interview on Fox News Thursday, calling him "not the brightest light bulb." Trump made the attack during an appearance...
Condé Nast's new CEO plans global tour to meet staffers
Roger Lynch began his first day as CEO of Condé Nast on Monday and told staffers that he plans to hit the road again. “In the coming weeks, I plan...
Donald Trump Jr.’s one demand for new Hamptons mansion — a gun room
Donald Trump Jr. only had one requirement when house hunting in the Hamptons -- a special room to store his beloved guns, The Post has learned. The 41-year-old first son...
L train riders should expect chaos this weekend
New Yorkers can expect a chaotic first weekend of single-track L-train operations as the MTA begins more than a year of repairs to the tunnel tonight. The service slash kicks...
Amazon may join Sinclair in bid for regional sports networks
Amazon is in talks to join Sinclair Broadcast Group in a deal to buy the 21 Fox regional sports TV networks that are being auctioned off by Disney, The Post...
Toys 'R' Us plans to return for the holidays with downsized stores
Toys ‘R’ Us is plotting a comeback — but with stores that are much smaller than the ones the iconic retail chain operated in the past. Tru Kids Brands, a...
Mattel earnings propped up by strong Barbie sales
Barbie and Hot Wheels saved the day for Mattel. The toy company’s revenues fell by 3% in the first quarter, to $682.2 million, as other brands, including American Girl and...
Mom spends three nights in jail due to clerical error
An upstate New York mother spent three nights in jail due to a "clerical error" on an arrest warrant, which was supposed to be for her ex-boyfriend — after he...
WWE blames wrestler injuries for weak quarterly earnings
WWE shareholders suffered a 13% smackdown in the entertainment company’s stock Thursday due to a bigger-than-expected quarterly loss that the CEO blamed on too many wrestler absences. The Stamford, Conn.,...
Dwayne Haskins laughs at Giants' pick before Redskins pounce
It's clear Dwayne Haskins will be looking forward to facing the Giants twice a season. The Ohio State quarterback, selected by the Redskins with the No. 15 pick in Thursday...
Daniel Jones pick met with awkward silence from Giants players
The Giants’ surprise selection of Duke quarterback Daniel Jones mostly was met with awkward silence on Twitter from their existing roster. Aside from a tweet from tight end Evan Engram,...
Stop this runaway train of overtime costs at MTA, LIRR
Last weekend, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s transit riders and bridge and tunnel toll payers saw a fare hike — and drivers soon will have to pay a “congestion fee” to...
Giants take massive Clemson defensive tackle with No. 17 pick
After their stunning selection of quarterback Daniel Jones with the No. 6 pick in the NFL draft, the Giants Thursday night, predictably, went defense at No. 17 with the second...
Madonna’s out of material and just rehashing her old looks
The Material Girl has run out of material. Madonna, now 60 and promoting her new album, “Madame X,” has done the unprecedented: Rather than conjure up a brand-new alter ego,...
How Moby went from partying with A-listers to begging fans for drugs
On Sept. 11, 2008 — his 43rd birthday — Moby lay on the sidewalk outside his Lower East Side home. Too sad and drunk to make it inside, he sprawled...
No one can fathom Giants picking Daniel Jones
The Giants sent the first shock waves through the opening round of the NFL Draft – and across social media websites -- selecting Duke quarterback Daniel Jones with the sixth...
Los Angeles universities quarantine students over measles outbreak
Dozens of people at two universities in Los Angeles have been quarantined due to the recent nationwide measles outbreak, officials said Thursday. The campuses of UCLA and Cal State have...
Celtics legend John Havlicek dies at age 79
BOSTON — John Havlicek’s legacy was built over 16 years with the Celtics, eight of them as NBA champions, making him among the best to ever play the game. One...
Latest tragedy proof New York needs better mental health laws
New Yorkers awoke on April 15 to the alarming news that police had shot and killed a man in the Bronx who charged at the officers with a knife and...
Raiders shock NFL draft again
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Well, they did send their scouts home early. The Raiders did as only the Raiders could and threw the ultimate curveball four picks into Thursday’s first round...
The 'Endgame' awaits: Here are the best Avengers moments ever
As the title suggest, “Avengers: Endgame” marks a conclusion of sorts. After 11 years and 21 Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, it’s all come down to this. “Endgame,” opening Friday, will...
Jets stars gushing over Quinnen Williams NFL draft pick
Jets players immediately expressed their approval after it was announced that Gang Green grabbed Alabama defensive lineman Quinnen Williams with the third overall pick in NFL draft. “That was my...
The weird pre-draft sign Quinnen Williams was going to the Jets
How about this for karma? New Jet Quinnen Williams played a pre-NFL draft game of Plinko — the famous game on the "Price is Right" — and his chip landed...
Giants shock NFL draft by going Duke quarterback at No. 6
Time will if what the Giants did Thursday night was prescient or pathetic. For now, the selection of quarterback Daniel Jones with the No. 6-overall pick in the NFL draft...
'Beetlejuice' review: Musical is a coke-snorting, F-bombing disaster
If we say his name three times, will he go away? I’m not talking about the title character of “Beetlejuice,” which opened Thursday night, but Eddie Perfect. Fresh off his...
Explosive audio emerges of Chiefs' Tyreek Hill discussing son's broken arm
An 11-minute audio clip was made public Thursday, in which Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill and his fiancee discuss the reported beatings he gave to their 3-year-old son — who...
Cardinals getting blasted for Josh Rosen tweet that was a Kyler Murray sham
Players are warned ahead of the NFL draft to delete any old tweets that could come back to haunt them. Perhaps the Arizona Cardinals should have heeded that advice before...
Impeachment would free Trump for his best reality TV ever
No one enjoys getting impeached, and if it happens to him, President Trump will be no exception. On the other hand, it’s hard to imagine any potential target of impeachment...
Jets pass on trade, take Quinnen Williams with No. 3 pick
When the college football season ends, Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan has the team’s video department send him the game film of a prospect’s games against their five toughest opponents....
Social justice warriors are going to utterly maul Joe Biden
Even before launching his 2020 presidential bid, Joe Biden knelt at the altar of identity grievance. He will kneel and kneel some more through the campaign. None of it will...
MTA boss orders probe of massive overtime payments
MTA Chairman Pat Foye has ordered a crackdown on overtime abuse at the Long Island Rail Road — after new data showed workers are raking in massive paychecks by logging...
One state senator’s bid to outlaw progress
As cities around the world move to driverless trains, state Sen. Kevin Parker wants to require at least two workers aboard every New York train. In the city, most subway...
Cardinals make Kyler Murray No. 1 pick; Josh Rosen in limbo
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Turning down $4.66 million never looked so good. Kyler Murray bet on himself, spurning a pro baseball career and his contract with the Oakland Athletics for the...
NHL apologizes for 'infuriating' screw up in epic Sharks' comeback
LAS VEGAS — The owner of the Vegas Golden Knights said Thursday a senior NHL executive phoned him to apologize for a penalty called during Game 7 of his team's...
'Game of Thrones' album: The Weeknd channels Jon Snow
The Weeknd as Jon Snow? It’s not as much of a stretch as you might think, according to X Ambassadors frontman Sam Harris. He co-wrote “Power Is Power” — the...
Flag ban now looks like political hit by de Blasio admin
Late Thursday, Team de Blasio backed off on pulling the plug on a 23-year tradition of flying foreign flags in city parks — but the reversal simply bolsters the charge...
Ilhan Omar complained to Jack Dorsey about Trump tweet
Rep. Ilhan Omar spoke to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey on the phone this week and demanded to know why the social media platform hadn't deleted a tweet from President Trump...
How Prince, Madonna and more made Webster Hall a party icon
There will be some big pimpin’ going down when Webster Hall, the newly renovated East Village nightlife institution, reopens its doors with New York rap ruler Jay-Z rocking the stage...
De Blasio’s ridiculously reckless budget ‘caution’
If the $92.5 billion budget Mayor Bill de Blasio rolled out Thursday were as prudent as he paints it, New Yorkers could sleep well, knowing the city’s finances are sound....
'Fake heiress' found guilty of scamming banks, businesses
She couldn't make it in New York, so now she's going to have to make it in prison. Fake heiress Anna Sorokin, who tried to scam her way to the...
'Hit list' Coast Guardsman to be released before trial
The Coast Guard lieutenant and self-proclaimed white nationalist who was busted with a cache of weapons and a hit list of Democratic politicians and journalists may be released from custody...
'Jeopardy!'s James Holzhauer wins again as 'boring' streak hits 16
When it comes to “Jeopardy!” titans, game recognizes game. James Holzhauer, a professional gambler from Las Vegas, Nev., won his 16th consecutive “Jeopardy!” match Thursday night. While the streak on...
Migrants more likely to be denied asylum since Trump took office
Immigrants who come to the country seeking asylum are having a harder time being granted amnesty since President Trump took office, new data shows. A total of 68% of immigrants...
Jets, Bills could swap picks in massive draft trade
The Jets continue to entertain trade offers for the No. 3 pick in the 2019 NFL draft, even within their own division. There has been “lots of talk” about Buffalo...
How Jack Osbourne went from rock royalty to ghost buster
Unlike other paranormal investigators, Jack Osbourne and Katrina Weidman are afraid of the ghosts they’re busting. “You get scared, but you also have a job to do,” Weidman says. “You’re...
Jets, Giants won't stop bickering over last year's draft
It's New York football's Great Debate -- and it's not ending anytime soon. Neither is the trolling. The Jets took a light shot at their neighbors ahead of the 2019...
Zion Williamson comes up again in college hoops corruption trial
Zion Williamson’s name came up in court once again on Thursday -- with a former Adidas consultant mentioning him on a video wiretap, in which he discussed spending big bucks...
Iowa teammates aim for NFL draft history
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In the last 20 NFL drafts before Thursday, zero or one tight end was selected in the first round 15 times. A two-tight end first round was...
Court rules case keeping immigrant-rights advocate in US must move forward
It’s an anchor case! The lawsuit keeping a convicted felon and immigrants rights activist in America must move forward, a federal appeals court in Manhattan said on Thursday in a...
De Blasio backs off plan to ban foreign flags in city parks
In an abrupt about-face, the de Blasio administration on Thursday pulled back a plan to ban foreign flags in city parks "until further review." The announcement came a day after...
Giants' 2019 NFL Draft tracker: Round-by-round picks and analysis
The New York Giants head into the 2019 NFL Draft in Nashville armed with 12 picks, roster holes to fill and moves to make. On Thursday, GM Dave Gettleman made...
Salt-N-Pepa dish on 'Ladies' Night': 'Nobody got slapped — thank God'
Since breaking out of New York with “Hot, Cool & Vicious,” their 1986 debut album, Salt-N-Pepa have pushed it real good for women in hip-hop. “[MC] Lyte, Missy [Elliott], [Queen]...
Sebastian Telfair goes from Sports Illustrated cover star to jailbird
The only people watching him now will be prison guards. Former NBA player Sebastian Telfair, who appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 2004 under the headline “Watch Me...
Suspect's freaky mugshot goes viral again
This Ohio woman's spooky mug continues to haunt police precincts. Alyssa Zebrasky, who is from Canfield, made headlines again with her full-face tattoo Tuesday when she was arrested for the...
Sri Lankan government misidentifies Maryland woman as terror suspect
A Maryland woman who once wrote a book decrying anti-Muslim bias was mistakenly identified by the Sri Lankan government as a suspect in that country's Easter suicide bombings that left...
Jets' 2019 NFL Draft tracker: Round-by-round picks and analysis
The New York Jets got their franchise quarterback last year, so the 2019 NFL draft will have a different focus. GM Mike Maccagnan was unable to deal away the No....
Noah Wyle's arc takes him on 'The Red Line'
A simple trip to a grocery store sets in motion a chain of tragic events in “The Red Line,” a limited series debuting 8 p.m. Sunday on CBS. Noah Wyle...
Anita Hill wants more than an apology from Joe Biden
Anita Hill said she wasn't satisfied with an apology she received from Joe Biden for his handling of Justice Clarence Thomas' confirmation hearings — and wants to see "real change"...
2019 NFL draft tracker: First-round picks, updates and analysis
After months of scouting and evaluating, the 2019 NFL draft is underway. The Arizona Cardinals surprised no one by taking quarterback Kyler Murray with the No. 1 pick, but now...
Andrew 'AJ' Freund forced to stay in cold shower, viciously beaten to death: officials
The Illinois parents accused of killing their 5-year-old son forced him to stay in a cold shower and viciously beat him, according to court documents. Andrew Freund Sr., 60, and...
'Game of Thrones': Who will survive the Battle of Winterfell?
Sunday's episode of “Game of Thrones” spotlights the epic Battle of Winterfell. The bulk of the show’s cast — and members of all major houses, including Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen...
Kim Jong Un slams US for 'bad faith' Hanoi summit
North Korea dictator Kim Jong Un accused the US of operating in “bad faith” at the summit in Hanoi, which produced no new breakthroughs in talks between Kim and President...
MLB punishes Mets reliever for head-hunting
Just in case Jacob Rhame and Rhys Hoskins hadn’t become forever linked within the context of a resuscitated rivalry, MLB added another layer Thursday by suspending the Mets reliever two...
2019 Tony Awards predictions: Which shows will be nominated or snubbed?
“Tootsie” and “Ink” scurried in this week to make the Tony deadline and have upset everyone’s brackets. The nominations come out Tuesday, and you can bet both shows will be...
De Blasio finally slashing ThriveNYC's budget after controversies
Mayor Bill de Blasio is slashing funding to his wife's signature initiative, a $250 million-a-year mental health plan that's drawn criticism for being disorganized and ineffective. The mayor announced $9...
Attorney General Barr to testify before Congress on Mueller Russia probe
Attorney General Bill Barr will answer questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 1 and the House Judiciary Committee a day later about special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe, Axios...
The pick-tipping nightmare NFL insiders face
To tip or not to tip, the TV drama of the NFL Draft. There may be no place more where journalism meets the business of TV than the draft, which...
'The Day the L Train Died': Comedians make fun of hipsters, L train closure
Just in time for the L train's dreaded partial shutdown Friday, a group of comedians released a parody song about the closure that pokes fun at the subways, the MTA...
Man’s face erupts in nasty pustules after catching deadly fungal infection
Doctors discovered the 29-year-old had contracted Talaromyces marneffei -- one of the world's "most feared fungi".
Couple had son of different race after clinic mixed up embryos: suit
A couple is fighting a Connecticut fertility clinic in court after they say the facility gave them the wrong embryo -- and they wound up giving birth to a baby...
Top NFL prospect's heart condition may have been misdiagnosed
The heart condition that caused Mississippi State defensive end Montez Sweat to slip on the draft boards of several NFL teams might have been misdiagnosed. Sweat was diagnosed at the...
Canada wants court order forcing Facebook to follow privacy laws
OTTAWA - Facebook broke Canadian privacy laws when it collected the information of some 600,000 citizens, a top watchdog said on Thursday, pledging to seek a court order to force...
Baltimore mayor not lucid enough to decide whether to resign
Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh is sick and not "lucid" enough to decide whether to resign over a federal investigation into shady sales of a children's book she authored, her lawyer...
Judge charged with helping illegal immigrant escape ICE officer in courtroom
A Massachusetts judge was accused Thursday of helping an undocumented immigrant escape an ICE agent. Prosecutors say an immigration agent was in a Newton courtroom ready to detain the man...
Is this truly the best defensive NFL draft class ever?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – One by one, they all talked about being part of such a stacked defensive draft class. “Best D-line class ever,” Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver said. “We’re...
Human leg found on footpath near elementary school
British police are investigating after part of a human leg was found on a footpath used by schoolchildren.
Dogs butchered in horrific video exposing Indonesian meat trade
Horrifying footage shot inside an Indonesian slaughterhouse shows dogs being beaten and left to bleed to death as part of the cruel meat trade. The upsetting video was shot as...
Ugandan single mom of multiple quadruplets struggles to provide for 38 kids
KASAWO, Uganda — Mariam Nabatanzi gave birth to twins a year after she was married off at the age of 12. Five more sets of twins followed, along with four...
Student debt is fueling inequality in San Francisco
The $1.5 trillion in outstanding student debt touches the lives of 44 million Americans in all corners of the country. But what’s it like to manage your student loans in...
Drones to start delivering vaccines, blood across Ghana
LONDON - Hundreds of drones will begin delivering life-saving vaccines, blood and medicines to patients in Ghana this week in the largest scheme of its kind, the global vaccine alliance...
NRA members clash over whether group has become too political
The National Rifle Association is used to battling forces that criticize its fiery and unbending efforts to protect gun rights. But as the group gathers for its annual convention this...
Are parents, fears of lawsuits ruining school field trip traditions?
Who knew that a field trip by little kids to the post office could be so dangerous? A New York City public school teacher has claimed that "ridiculous" red tape,...
Chick-fil-A makes special Sunday delivery for boy with brain tumor
Chick-fil-A might usually be closed on Sundays, but that doesn’t mean they’re not willing to help out a child in need.
Isolated Brazilian tribe threatens government
An isolated Brazilian tribe hidden deep in the Amazon rainforest has vowed to "take up bows and arrows" against government forces threatening their territory with deforestation.
Sri Lanka suicide bomber who killed cops was pregnant
The wife of a Sri Lankan spice scion-turned-terrorist, who blew up herself, her two kids and three cops as authorities closed in, was pregnant, the country's deputy defense minister reportedly...
Vegan cafe closing two years after introducing 'man tax'
A vegan cafe in Melbourne, Australia, which “became the punching bag of Melbourne” after introducing an 18 percent “man tax”, is now closing down.
McDonald's wants to hire more older workers
The fast-food chain, known for being many Americans' first job, is planning to hire more workers over the age of 50 and teaming up with the AARP to help fill...
Walmart experiments with AI to monitor stores in real time
LEVITTOWN, N.Y. — Who’s minding the store? In the not-too-distant future it could be cameras and sensors that can tell almost instantly when bruised bananas need to be swapped for...
'Utterly bizarre' ancient crab perplexes paleontologists
Known as Callichimaera perplexa, which means "perplexing beautiful chimera," the ancient crab that lived between 90 and 95 million years ago had an assortment of body parts that would make...
Hundreds gather for wake of fallen Marine Christopher Slutman
Hundreds of family, friends and New York’s Bravest gathered Thursday at the wake of slain FDNY firefighter and US Marine Staff Sgt. Christopher Slutman. Throngs of firefighters in their dress...
AOC tries to zing 'GOP' lawmaker, failing to realize he's actually a Democrat
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fired off a tweet on Thursday calling out Kentucky Republicans for posting a photo of an older GOP lawmaker posing with a cutout of her — turns...
Fiend ran sex 'dungeon' from parents' home, made women turn tricks: cops
A Long Island man was busted running a sex “dungeon” in his parents’ house — where he plied more than 20 drug-addled women with narcotics and then forced them to...
Guyana's first-ever extradition brings alleged killer to Queens
The tiny South American country of Guyana extradited a criminal for the first time ever — and now he’s back in Queens to stand trial for a shooting, according to...
Take it to bank: Offense will win out in first round of NFL draft
We’ve heard for more than a year that the 2019 NFL draft would be a “defensive draft,” so it’s not surprising that when props were posted, oddsmakers made defensive players...
This is how Whitey Bulger died in prison
Whitey Bulger's death has officially been ruled a homicide. The notorious gangster died of "blunt force injuries to the head" after being assaulted by multiple people, according to his death...
Climate activists block entrance to London Stock Exchange
LONDON — Environmental activists who have disrupted the British capital for 10 days blocked the main entrance to the London Stock Exchange on Thursday, gluing themselves to the doorway while...
Jets hold the wild-card pick that can cause draft mayhem
With just a few hours to go until the 2019 NFL draft gets started, let’s look at a few of the decisions facing Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan Thursday night:...
The mistake that cost this woman a $500 Uber fare
From the "it could happen to any of us" files, a UK woman has earned herself a $490 fare after forgetting to change her home address in her Uber app...
Lawmakers mount new bid to muzzle puppy mills in New York
New York may soon become a sanctuary state for our four-legged friends. Lawmakers are renewing their efforts to ban cruel puppy farms from operating statewide, introducing legislation that would prohibit...
Japan apologizes to those it forcibly sterilized, promises to pay them
TOKYO — Japan’s government apologized Wednesday to tens of thousands of people who were forcibly sterilized under a now-defunct Eugenics Protection Law which was designed to “prevent the birth of...
I gave birth to my granddaughter
Through Friday, The Post is publishing Surrogacy Spotlight, a special series on real families' surrogacy journeys. When Cecile Eledge, 61, offered to be the gestational carrier for her son Matthew...
Biden’s lame 2020 launch and other commentary
2020 watch: Biden’s Sloppy Launch May Cost Him In launching his presidential campaign Thursday with an online video message, former Vice President Joe Biden “couldn’t have done it in a...
How to treat your neck and back pain naturally
One in four Americans has suffered for more than half a decade with neck or back pain, according to new research. A study examining the source of people’s back and...
The new Bray Wyatt is a risk WWE had to take
Bray Wyatt’s new gimmick is a risk WWE needed to take. Sure the Firefly Fun House looks like a twisted “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood,” a warped “Blues Clues” or something out...
Russia launches huge 'doomsday' supersub
Russia has launched its new Belgorod submarine, which is designed to carry devastating underwater nuclear drones.
Why workplace sexual harassment complaints keep climbing
Sexual harassment complaints have increased significantly since the #MeToo movement started in October 2017, even as the total number of workplace complaints to federal regulators have declined. In the 18...
Human tongues can smell things, scientists discover
When researchers grew human taste cells in a lab, they discovered that the taste cells had molecules that are also found in olfactory cells -- the cells in the nose...
Embattled New Jersey mansion is now a whopping 75 percent off
This northern New Jersey mansion dates to the roaring ’20s, but it's certainly not roaring now. The grand property -- once one of the state's most expensive properties -- is...
Vomit on daughter's airliner seat gets mother arrested
Rosetta Swinney from Durham, North Carolina, was arrested and removed from a Frontier Airlines flight after complaining about vomit on her daughter’s seat. A passenger who filmed the incident confirms...
Chipotle reveals it got subpoena over Ohio outbreak
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. said Thursday it received another subpoena from US federal prosecutors, seeking information related to an outbreak that left hundreds of people sick last year in one...
Why NFL draft will never be big for Vegas
Will the NFL draft be the next big annual attraction in the world of sports betting? Despite intense interest in the draft from football fans across the country, and the...
Manson follower Leslie Van Houten gets another chance at parole
LOS ANGELES — Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten is getting another chance at freedom following a yearslong saga that has seen a parole board recommend her for release three...
Woman in coma after being struck by cyclist in Midtown
An elderly woman suffered a fractured skull and is now in a coma thanks to a red-light-running cyclist who slammed into her in Midtown, police and sources said Thursday. The...
US Navy creating new guidelines for reporting UFOs
The US Navy is drafting new guidelines for pilots and other employees to report encounters with "unidentified aircraft." The new effort comes in response to more sightings of unknown, advanced...
How a high schooler's story about working in porn might cost a teacher her job
A California high school is trying to quash a student newspaper story about a Stockton senior who’s working in the porn industry and the faculty adviser overseeing the program might...
Sri Lanka Easter bombing death toll revised to 253
The estimated death toll in Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday terror attacks dropped by more than 100 on Thursday, a discrepancy that officials attributed to the extent to which some bodies...
Thorson? Grier? Giants could draft unheralded QB with Rosen unlikely
Finally, the NFL draft arrives Thursday night, and it promises to be a busy and highly scrutinized evening for the Giants, holders of two picks (No. 6 and No. 17)...
Subway perv busted a decade after sexually abusing 11-year-old girl
A girl who was sexually abused by a subway straphanger at the age of 11 is finally getting justice more than a decade later — now that her abuser was...
Bin blue line: Cop allegedly pulled gun on man who used his recycling bin
A Philadelphia cop is on restricted duty after allegedly searching a man and holding him at gunpoint for throwing trash into the officer’s recycling bin, according to a report. The...
Woman on mobility scooter leads cops on incredibly low-speed chase
An Oregon woman using an electric mobility scooter led cops on an extraordinarily low-speed chase when they cornered her for riding on the sidewalk without a helmet, according to a...
Red Sox and Rick Porcello will get it done in this spot
Sharks can smell blood from a mile away. Down 3-0 in the final period of Game 7 with the Golden Knights, Sharks captain Joe Pavelski was bloodied. Nighty Knights. San...
Look at these nuts
An adorable family of squirrels amazingly managed to squeeze all their heads through a small hole in a tree to make this stunning scene. The cuddly rodents were caught on...
NASA captures image of landslide on Mars
NASA has released a stunningly beautiful image of a landslide on Mars in an area known as Cerberus Fossae. Believed to be the youngest fault system on Mars, Cerberus Fossae,...
NBA now investigating sexual assault allegations against Luke Walton
The NBA and the Sacramento Kings will jointly investigate a former sports reporter’s claims that she was sexually assaulted by Kings coach Luke Walton five years ago, the team announced...
'JT LeRoy' is a compelling look at modern hoax culture
Who doesn’t love a good imposter story? From the 1983 Gérard Depardieu drama “The Return of Martin Guerre” to Melissa McCarthy’s “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” to the Elizabeth Holmes...
Volleyball star passes out during live interview
Jaqueline Carvalho, who won gold at both the Beijing Games in 2008 and London in 2012 for Brazil, can be seen energetically chatting before her eyes begin to droop and...
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez jumps into inmate voting debate
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Thursday leaped headfirst into the contentious debate about whether prison inmates — including murderous terrorists — should have the right to vote. But the freshman New...
Sister of alleged ringleader of Sri Lanka bombers 'strongly deplores' actions
The sister of an alleged ringleader in the Easter Sunday terror attacks in Sri Lanka said in a new interview that she "strongly deplores" his actions. Mohammad Hashim Madaniya —...
North Korea bills US $2M for Otto Warmbier’s medical care: report
North Korea slapped the US with a $2 million bill for the hospital care of Otto Warmbier — forcing an American official to sign a pledge to fork over the...
Bumble announces 'Private Detector' to block unwanted penis pics
Think of it as a cyber condom: a way to block all those d--k pics. The dating app Bumble announced that it has a remedy for all those unsolicited nude...
Chilling footage captures deputy violently assaulting handcuffed man
Bodycam footage from Broward County, Florida, shows a sheriff's deputy punching a man who was handcuffed to a hospital bed. Deputy Jorge Sobrino is seen in the video throwing 27-year-old...
Yankees find outfield help in trade for Indians veteran
ANAHEIM, Calif. — With Clint Frazier on the 10-day injured list with a sprained ankle, the Yankees outfield included infielder Tyler Wade in left the past two games. So the...
Kim Jong Un asked Putin for help dealing with Trump
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un asked Russian President Vladimir Putin for help dealing with President Trump — pleading for a hand in resolving Pyongyang’s nuclear stalemate with the US,...
Too much screen time is seriously messing with our eyesight
Staring at computer screens leaves the average worker with tired eyes just three-quarters of the way through a typical working day, a study has found. Hours of scrolling through phones,...
Here's why meal kits are better than grocery shopping
Those home-delivered meal kits may come wrapped in layers of plastic, but it's still better for Mother Earth than schlepping to Whole Foods. A new study has found cooking your...
Jesus H. Heist: Man claiming to be son of God stole church donation box, deputies say
A Michigan man who claimed to be Jesus Christ stole a donation box from a church during an Easter Sunday service, authorities said. Quinton Alexander Hunt, 29, of Pontiac, was...
People are 'disgusted' by this new Nike ad
Things are getting hairy in the comments section of Nike Women’s latest Instagram post, which features an unshaven armpit.
Lost 'sequel' to 'A Clockwork Orange' uncovered in archives
A previously unseen "sequel" to Anthony Burgess' dystopian classic "A Clockwork Orange" has been discovered, boxed up in the late author's archives. The 200-page unfinished manuscript titled "A Clockwork Condition"...
'Avengers: Endgame' fever spawns lines, $500 resale tickets
Get ready for what could be the most ambitious movie-going experience ever. “Avengers: Endgame” makes its highly anticipated debut Thursday — and theaters around the country are prepping for record-breaking...
Cardinals making draft as painful as possible for Josh Rosen
Josh Rosen will find out with the rest of us. Pro Football Talk reported that with the NFL draft hours away the Cardinals quarterback was clueless as to his team's...
Former NBA player convicted of weapons possession
Former NBA player Sebastian Telfair has been convicted in Brooklyn on charges of weapons possession. Telfair, 33, faces up to 15 years behind bars at sentencing. The onetime Portland Trailblazer...
Herpes reports skyrocketed around Coachella
Coachella festival-goers went home last weekend, presumably with farmer tans, fond memories and, in some cases, herpes. HerpAlert — a website where users can send NSFW images for clinical evaluation...
Maryland governor calls for Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh to step down
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan called for Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh to step down because she has lost the "public's trust" shortly after FBI and IRS agents raided her home Thursday...
Black music legends reveal humiliations, triumphs in 'The Apollo'
On Wednesday, the 18th Tribeca Film Festival kicked off with "The Apollo" — at the Apollo. The documentary explores the historic landmark where black music legends — from Ella Fitzgerald,...
Chicago lightning strikes light up city’s skyline
A stunning lightning display over Chicago was captured by resident Craig Shimala who filmed the simultaneous strikes with his Go-Pro camera. Subscribe to our YouTube!
Runaway Saudi sisters urge Apple, Google to pull 'inhuman' app
The runaway Saudi sisters who sought asylum in the former Soviet republic of Georgia are pushing for Apple and Google to get rid of an “inhuman” app that allows men...
Saudi man, arrested as he headed to Michigan college as a teen, among those beheaded
A Saudi Arabian man who was arrested as a teen back in 2012 as he was about to board a plane to the US to attend Western Michigan University was...
Life Alert may have helped bust 88-year-old's rapist
Police busted a Brooklyn ex-con, accused of raping his elderly neighbor, with the help of two unlikely sources — the victim's Life Alert necklace and the suspect's own father. Selwyn...
Daniel Snyder 'taking over' Redskins draft in frightening scenario
As if Redskins haven't suffered enough under Daniel Snyder. A source told Redskins reporter Grant Paulsen that the beleaguered owner "has taken over the first round of the draft." This...
'Most wicked' couple gets 60 years for filming sex abuse of dozens of kids
A Texas couple considered by prosecutors to be among the “most wicked criminals” in the state's history were sentenced to 60 years in prison for filming themselves sexually abusing dozens...
Dinosaur fossils re-branded the Loch Ness monster's image
Reports that a creature was living in Scotland's Loch Ness go back to the sixth century. The 19th and 20th centuries, in particular, saw an increase in interest, especially after...
Obama praises Biden but stops short of endorsing him
President Barack Obama showered praise on Joe Biden on Thursday after the former vice president launched his 2020 bid for the White House, but stopped short of endorsing him. "President...
Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin exchange swords as dueling gifts
The historic summit between Russian strongman Vladimir Putin and North Korean despot Kim Jong Un featured some saber-rattling — as the two leaders exchanged dueling gifts of long knives. Kim...
Woman fights off would-be rapist in Queens: cops
A Queens woman fought off an attempted rapist who forced her to the ground and began fondling her, police said. The 25-year-old woman was in the area of 131st Street...
Feds raid Baltimore mayor’s home amid kids book corruption scandal
FBI and IRS agents raided the home of Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh on Thursday — amid calls she resign over her shady children’s book sales. The blitz on Pugh’s home...
NYCHA threatening to evict tenants if they don't let employees fix paint
The city's embattled Housing Authority is now threatening to evict tenants who do not allow NYCHA employees in to repair possibly lead-tainted paint, the authority's top official said Wednesday. "We...
Delaware girl bitten by infamous blood-sucking kissing bug
A Delaware girl was bitten by a blood-sucking kissing bug inside her home, the first time the insect, which can transmit the fatal Chagas disease, was found in the state —...
Bradley Cooper teases a one-off live show with Lady Gaga
Tell me somethin,' world. Are you happy in this post-"A Star Is Born" world? Or do you need more? Is there somethin' else you're searchin' for? If you're yearning to...
Rabbi blasts Ilhan Omar for promoting idea Jesus was Palestinian
A rabbi has called out US Rep. Ilhan Omar for retweeting a New York Times op-ed that suggested Jesus was a Palestinian. The freshman Democrat from Minnesota shared an April...
2019 NFL Draft: How to watch, first-round draft order and start time
There will be plenty of room for surprises when the 2019 NFL Draft starts on Thursday night. The Arizona Cardinals hold the No. 1 pick and they have been secretive...
Tiger mauls former Las Vegas entertainer at his wildlife sanctuary
A Bengal tiger mauled an Arizona wildlife sanctuary director, seriously injuring him as he tried to move a group of big cats during a heavy thunderstorm this week, the sanctuary...
Trump welcomes 'Sleepy Joe' Biden to 2020 race
President Trump marked Joe Biden's entry in the 2020 presidential race by referring to him as "Sleepy Joe" and insulting the former vice president's smarts. "Welcome to the race Sleepy...
How I faked going to Coachella for the Instagram photos
A social media influencer has copped to using a little magic to fake an entire trip to Coachella. Instagram model Gabbie Hanna came clean Monday about how a photoshoot seemingly...
13-year-old girl dies after she's brutally beaten while on her way home from school
A 13-year-old girl in Texas died less than a week after being brutally beaten by three girls as she walked home from school, leaving her heartbroken mother searching for answers....
'Game of Thrones' star Daniel Portman on fans groping him: 'Not cool'
Daniel Portman, aka squire Podrick Payne on "Game of Thrones," is revealing his #MeToo moment. The actor claims he's been groped by several unruly fans who can't "separate reality from...
MLB announcer: Braves star too poor to understand $50 million contract difference
Ozzie Albies' $35 million extension with the Braves has led to plenty of head-scratching around baseball, and that now includes a take better left unsaid. Reds analyst Chris Welsh opined...
Why April 25th is the perfect date: 'Miss Congeniality' goes viral
Just a reminder: All you need today is a light jacket. Yes, that is a legit Twitter alert for Thursday, April 25. The "trending moment" hails from the 2000 Sandra...
2019 NFL Draft All-Name Team: Rock Ya-Sin, Montez Sweat lead pack
By the end of the 2019 NFL draft, fans everywhere will know the names of the next generation of football stars they'll be rooting for. Some of those names will...
Instagram butt model enlists doctor to prove her rear is real
In a world where Instagram users are being exposed for digitally editing their bodies and faking vacations, a good influencer knows that transparency is key these days. And that's why...
Prince William meets with Christchurch survivors during New Zealand visit
Britain’s Prince William arrived Thursday for a two-day visit in New Zealand, where he met with survivors of the deadly terror attack on two mosques in Christchurch and honored the...
Cubs closer breaks up police investigation to save game
A stolen car can't always be your top priority — especially when you are a major league reliever. Cubs closer Pedro Strop had to cut short an interview with police...
Veterans stand up for Kate Smith amid outcry over 'racist' song
Veterans in a New Jersey town want to give a statue of Kate Smith a new home after it was booted by the Philadelphia Flyers, insisting that “Miss Patriotism” deserves...
Trump denies ordering White House counsel to fire Mueller
President Trump contradicted Robert Mueller's report that he directed White House counsel Don McGahn to fire the special counsel, blaming it on reporting by the "Fake News Media." "As has...
Deputy loses job after forcing inmate to do pushups
James Moran, a detention deputy for the Pinellas County (Fla.) Sheriff's Office, was terminated from his position and arrested after an incident in which he forced an inmate to perform...
NFL Mock Draft 6.0: Giants make late move for QB; Jets get best player
After all the lies, smoke screens and misdirection plays, this much is certain: Daniel Jeremiah, Mel Kiper and Todd McShay, among many others, need a vacation. And Super Thursday has...
Dumb yet eco-friendly crook wears reusable bag to rob gas station
Surveillance video from Queensland, Australia, shows a man robbing a service station while wearing a reusable grocery bag over his head. The knife-wielding man eventually removed his makeshift disguise in...
Sri Lanka bombing suspect had been released by officials
One of the suicide bombers involved in Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday terror attacks was previously arrested by authorities and then released, according to a new report. Spice tycoon scion Ilham...
Florida fisherman infected with flesh-eating bacteria
TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida man is being treated for flesh-eating bacteria he contracted while fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Mike Walton tells Tampa television station WFTS that he...
Grad student posts racy pics online for free
Posting sexy pictures of yourself online is better than porn, says this kinky 24-year-old. By day, she’s a full-time grad student. By night, this internet exhibitionist gets a “rush” sharing...
The pitch Devin White made to Dave Gettleman and the Giants
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Devin White preferred not to get into specifics about his conversations during his visit to the Giants, but the middle linebacker’s sales pitch was clear. “When a...
First Yankees star returns — and it couldn't have gone worse
ANAHEIM, Calif. — It is a plus that Gary Sanchez is the first significant Yankee to step off the injured list and join the lineup, even though he didn't show...
Joe Biden declares 2020 race a ‘battle for the soul of this nation’
Former Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday jumped into the crowded field of Democratic presidential hopefuls — his third bid for the White House — with a campaign video in...
NFL draft buzz: The intrigue starts after Kyler Murray
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kyler Murray could have spent Wednesday afternoon on a bus, likely traveling from Clinton, Iowa, to Beloit, Wis., for his next series with the Snappers of the...
Kim Jong Un calls talks with Putin 'candid and meaningful'
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he had "candid and meaningful" talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin about how to promote peace and stability on the...
Josh Allen wouldn't mind staying home to play for Giants or Jets
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The state where Josh Allen was lightly recruited out of high school as a two-star linebacker could end up as his home again — in the NFL....
Giancarlo Stanton 'not swinging' with different injury problem
ANAHEIM, Calif. — While running through the long list of his players on the IL — that now includes Clint Frazier — Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that Giancarlo Stanton...
Father of two Easter suicide bombers arrested in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka's former navy chief says the father of two of the Easter suicide bombers has been arrested on suspicion of aiding his sons. Jayanath Colombage,...
How Quincy Enunwa's story could inspire this draft class
Five years ago, Quincy Enunwa was the ninth player drafted by the Jets out of 12 total draft picks. Now, he is the only one from that draft class left...
One high-paid Jet is grateful for a 'clean slate'
New Jets coach Adam Gase had a message for the team when it gathered for the first time on April 8 — everyone had a clean slate. There is no...
Oblique injury didn't keep Brandon Nimmo down for long
Brandon Nimmo was not in the starting lineup a night after departing Tuesday with an oblique injury. But he came off the bench in the sixth to pinch hit and...
Polarizing defensive tackle ready to 'wreak havoc' if Jets take draft risk
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — When Ed Oliver took a trip to Florham Park, he dreamed of what could be possible while playing under new Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. They sat...
How Sam Darnold put Jets in a stronger position this NFL draft
Between the Jets and the Giants, who do you suppose is more at ease entering this year’s NFL draft, which begins Thursday night (if there’s any such thing as being...
Nintendo profit jumps 39% on Switch software sales
TOKYO — Japanese video game maker Nintendo Co. is reporting a 39% rise in profit for the fiscal year through March on healthy software sales for its popular Switch console....
Who stays, who goes? Breaking down the Nets' roster
The Nets made the playoffs for the first time since 2015 in what amounted to a breakthrough. But Tuesday’s first-round Game 5 loss in Philadelphia brought that campaign to a...
Rare one-horned rhino born via artificial insemination
MIAMI — A rare greater one-horned rhinoceros has been born at Zoo Miami through artificial insemination. Zoo officials say it's only the second time in the zoo's history. The unnamed...
Clint Frazier placed on the IL as Yankees’ injury woes continue
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Aaron Boone wanted to get the results of an MRI exam of Clint Frazier’s left ankle before speculating if the Yankees were going to put the outfielder...
There's a problem brewing with Knicks' Kevin Durant buzz
As Nets coach Kenny Atkinson was battling the 76ers in the playoffs the past two weeks on a national stage, Knicks pilot David Fizdale was conducting his own media tour...
Polish leader: LGBT rights an import that threatens nation
WARSAW, Poland — The chairman of Poland's conservative ruling party, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, has called the LGBT rights movement a foreign import that threatens the Polish nation. Kaczynski, Poland's most important...
Olympic runners feud over alleged robbery before London Marathon
Two legendary Olympic runners are in an ugly spat ahead of the London Marathon this weekend, involving a robbery and accusations of blackmail, according to several reports. At a press...
Yankees keep streaking thanks to more late-inning magic
ANAHEIM — The Yankees copped a win Wednesday night they had no business bagging. In his first game back from the injured list catcher Gary Sanchez struck out four times...
Lou Williams hits dagger jumper as Clippers stun Warriors
OAKLAND, Calif. — Lou Williams again came off the bench and knocked down big shot after big shot. Patrick Beverley crashed the boards at every chance. Danilo Gallinari drove the...
Teen accepted to 115 colleges, offered $3.7M in scholarships
NEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans teenager has been accepted to 115 colleges and universities across the nation. NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune reports Antoinette Love was accepted at every school she applied...
Judge tosses sentence of man on death row since 1988
CLEVELAND — A judge in Ohio has ruled that a man who's been on death row for more than 30 years is intellectually disabled and has thrown out his death...
Sri Lanka bans drones, looks for bombs four days after attack
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka has banned drones and unmanned aircraft as authorities continue controlled detonations of suspicious items four days after a series of suicide bombing attacks killed...
Opera singer who received two double lung transplants dies
A famed opera singer who performed at some of the world’s most prestigious venues despite receiving two double lung transplants died early Wednesday. The family of Charity Tillemann-Dick announced the...
How Islanders prepared for long playoff run this past offseason
Just because the Islanders have some young players in key roles does not mean that they’re a team totally lacking postseason experience. As team president Lou Lamoriello was building this...
Kim Jong Un meets Vladimir Putin at Vladivostok summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met in the Russian city of Vladivostok on Thursday for a historic summit between the two world leaders. The...
D'Angelo Russell not sweating his uncertain future
D’Angelo Russell’s free agency is the elephant in the Nets’ room. The 23-year-old All-Star is the gem of a young core that could attract a star to Brooklyn. But as...
Bird that killed Florida man to be sold at auction
A large, flightless bird that killed its Florida owner earlier this month can be purchased at auction this weekend, according to reports. Floridian Marvin Hajos, 75, was fatally attacked on...
Ozone pollution advisory issued Thursday for metro Phoenix
PHOENIX — Environmental regulators have issued an ozone pollution advisory for Thursday in metro Phoenix. People with respiratory problems are recommended to limit their outdoor activities. Other recommendations include driving...
Islanders-Hurricanes playoff schedule is here
The Islanders will be well-rested come Round 2 — their opponent not so much. Just two days after knocking off the defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals in a thrilling...
Shohei Ohtani finally facing live pitching
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels slugger Shohei Ohtani has faced live pitching to begin the probable final step in his return from Tommy John surgery. Ohtani, last season's AL...
Bernie Sanders heckled at presidential forum for women
Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders faced boos and groans at the She the People Presidential Forum in Houston on Wednesday after his awkward reference to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The...
Mascot nearly sends Daniel Murphy limping to IL
Daniel Murphy may be a Mets killer, but he's no match for mascots. The Colorado Rockies infielder was nearly washed away Wednesday as three life-size dental hygiene figures were wrapping...
South Carolina passes 'fetal heartbeat' abortion ban
South Carolina lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday that would make it illegal to receive an abortion once a fetal heartbeat has been detected. The House pushed the legislation forward with...