April 26, 2019
Giants' third-rounder loses it after getting special call
There is no guarantee that genuine excitement at getting drafted by the Giants correlates to any future success a player might have with the Giants, but if it does, Oshane...
Jets take Sam Darnold's former tackle late in third round
Sam Darnold will have a familiar face by his side next season. The Jets traded up one spot in the third round with the Vikings to select USC offensive tackle...
Koch brothers in the mix to buy regional sports networks
The battle over Disney’s 21 regional sports TV networks just got a little weirder. Jeff Kwatinetz — who along with rapper Ice Cube is spearheading a bid for the so-called...
Islanders drop Game 1 to 'Canes in heartbreaking fashion
Things are different, no matter much the Islanders want to downplay it. They’re no longer the underdogs. They’re no longer playing home games at the Coliseum. They’re no longer immune...
Trump defends ‘very fine people’ remark about Charlottesville
He was referring only to people who wanted to preserve a statue of General Robert E. Lee when he declared that there were “very fine people on both sides” of...
Trump says Dems 'tried for a coup' in fiery NRA speech
President Trump on Friday delivered a red-meat speech to a raucous crowd at the NRA’s annual shindig — accusing Democrats of attempting “a coup,” announcing he was pulling out of...
Jets snag risky pass rusher with third-round pick
The Jets took one of the safest picks with their first pick of the NFL draft and then one of the riskiest picks in the draft with their second. Gang...
The Cardinals-Josh Rosen divorce is complete
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Add one more team to Josh Rosen’s vendetta. On the day the Cardinals rolled out the red carpet for No. 1 pick Kyler Murray’s arrival in Arizona,...
Biden stumbles over apologies in first interview as 2020 candidate
Joe Biden on Friday stumbled through his first in-depth interview since declaring his presidential candidacy — refusing to apologize for his creepy interactions with women and to Anita Hill for...
Councilman drafts bill to ensure foreign flags can fly in city parks
A City councilman has drafted legislation to ensure that foreign flags can fly alongside Old Glory in public parks after the de Blasio administration banned the practice. “Alongside of the...
Long Island lawmakers demand hearings into LIRR overtime abuse
Long Island lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are demanding hearings into off-the-rails payroll costs at the Long Island Rail Road over revelations that its top earner raked in...
Chiefs find Hill replacement in NFL draft amid child abuse case
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Chiefs have yet to release Tyreek Hill, but they appeared to telegraph their plans with a draft pick Friday night. With the No. 56 pick, the...
NYPD cops rescue wayward goat in Queens backyard
A wayward goat got the kid glove treatment from cops Wednesday, when he wandered into somebody's Queens backyard. The animal, named Josh, whined and bleated while being cradled like a...
Wayne LaPierre says new NRA president Oliver North is extorting him
A power struggle at the NRA has pitted Wayne LaPierre, the gun-rights group’s executive vice president, against its newly installed president, Oliver North. In a letter to board members on...
Surgeon who hit cop with car wins $1.2M in excessive force lawsuit
The cancer doctor with a God complex who claimed cops manhandled her during a spat over a parking ticket won nearly $1.2 million in an excessive force lawsuit Friday. Dr....
Yankees' call for help didn't shock veteran outfielder
SAN FRANCISCO — Cameron Maybin was playing in Triple-A, but he followed the injury saga of the Yankees knowing they needed outfielders with Aaron Judge, Aaron Hicks, Giancarlo Stanton and...
Scorching Jeff McNeil scores promotion in Mets shakeup
The Mets’ leadoff spot has almost exclusively belonged to Brandon Nimmo this season when he has been in the lineup, but manager Mickey Callaway is reevaluating the situation. On Friday,...
Secular universities now demand a ‘profession of faith’
Many religious universities have historically used “statements of faith” to uphold their religious mission. But while such policies are on the wane, a different sort of religious statement is increasingly...
Moving to impeach Trump would only make him stronger
President Trump has called the Mueller investigation a “witch hunt” nearly 200 times on social media. Well, the special counsel concluded he wasn’t a witch. After carefully scrutinizing links between...
Notre Dame cathedral could be rebuilt as a giant greenhouse
Gothic architecture is so last century. A French architecture firm wants to turn the Notre Dame cathedral's roof into a giant, sustainable greenhouse. The new proposal from studio NAB would...
What the public should know about how the NYPD disciplines cops
Contrary to widely held opinion, the New York Police Department isn’t opposed to greater transparency in its internal discipline process, which holds police officers accountable for complying with department rules...
Ex-NYPD cop gets year in prison for role in gun license bribery scheme
A federal judge on Friday sentenced a former NYPD gun licensing officer to one year and one day in prison for taking part in a scheme to fast-track applications for...
De Blasio is still selling City Hall, with not an ounce of shame
Mayor de Blasio is back to selling City Hall, if he never even stopped. In his second term as in his first, the crusading progressive who won the mayoralty vowing...
North Korea’s $2 million insult
North Korean’s Kim Jong-un is blaming Team Trump’s “bad faith” for the failure to make progress on nuclear talks, which is beyond despicable in light of the news that the...
Odell Beckham's Giants revenge tour has some company
A brief text was waiting for Dwayne Haskins shortly after he became a member of the Washington Redskins. "Show em why," it read, according to Sports Illustrated. "Em" seemingly refers...
Corey Johnson’s rotten ‘solution’ for the city’s top high schools
Sorry, CoJo: The last thing New York needs is a panel dominated by Mayor de Blasio’s appointees to recommend a new admissions system for the city’s top public high schools....
Spring clean your hair with these scalp detox treatments
Your hair needs a deep clean too! If you’re plagued with post-winter dullness and dryness try one of these revitalizing treatments once a week. Christophe Robin One of the iconic...
Boy thrown from Mall of America balcony 'alert and conscious': family
The 5-year-old boy who was thrown off a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America two weeks ago is on the mend. The boy is now “alert and conscious” and...
James Holzhauer wins 17th straight 'Jeopardy!' game
It's lucky number 17 for "Jeopardy!" champion James Holzhauer. On Friday night, the 34-year-old professional gambler from Las Vegas, Nevada, won his 17th straight "Jeopardy!" match. His Friday winnings of...
Kristoff St. John gets poignant farewell on 'Young and the Restless'
The cast and crew of “The Young and the Restless” will pay tribute Monday to late cast member Kristoff St. John, who played Neil Winters on the CBS soap for...
Police reopen Tyreek Hill case after alarming audio emerges
Authorities are reopening the child abuse case against Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill after an explosive audiotape was released Thursday night in which he and his fiancée discuss injuries suffered by...
Retired NYPD Lt. Phil Panzarella loses battle with cancer at 74
Retired NYPD Lt. Phil Panzarella died Thursday of cancer at Stonybrook Hospital. He was 74. Panzarella, nicknamed "Sundance," retired from the department's Cold Case Squad in 2006 after a 40-year...
Cardinals won't let potential Kyler Murray reversal burn them
The Arizona Cardinals and the agent for No. 1 overall pick Kyler Murray have agreed to contract terms that will shield the team financially should Murray decide to leave football...
3-year-old girl kept baby brother safe after parents' murder-suicide
A 3-year-old girl kept her baby brother alive after their parents died in a murder-suicide in California, police said. Police hailed the little girl as a hero for looking out...
Veteran plowed into pedestrians because he thought they were Muslim: cops
The man who mowed down pedestrians with his car in Sunnyvale, Calif., this week was targeting a family he believed was Muslim, according to a report. Police announced the motivation...
Elon Musk reaches deal with SEC over Twitter use
Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk has reached a deal with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to settle a dispute over Musk’s use of Twitter, according to a court...
Wild brawl leaves three stabbed in Chelsea
Three people were stabbed during a brawl inside a Manhattan public-housing complex Friday afternoon, officials said. The victims, who all had non-life threatening injuries, were hurt around 4:30 p.m. at...
For Fosse and Verdon, parenting took a back seat to stardom
Fosse/Verdon | Tuesday, 10 p.m., FX The bleaker side of the Broadway footlights has been one of the ongoing themes of the FX miniseries “Fosse/Verdon,” now at the midpoint of...
Twitter goes off on LeSean McCoy for 'Avengers: Endgame' spoiler
It's Day 2 of the 2019 NFL Draft, but football fans have found something else to be mad about. On Friday, Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy tweeted a massive...
St. John's Mike Anderson taps familiar face for assistant gig
New St. John's coach Mike Anderson has begun building his staff. The program announced on Friday that TJ Cleveland would be joining as Anderson's associate head coach. A former student-athlete...
Georgia man gets time served for keeping teen sex slave in dog cage
A Georgia man who forced a teenage girl to be a sex slave in exchange for food -- and kept her in captivity for more than a year -- is...
Largest uncut diamond in recent history found in Botswana mine
TORONTO - Lucara Diamond Corp. has unearthed the largest uncut diamond in recent history in its Karowe mine in Botswana, the Canadian company said on Thursday, beating its own record...
Rangers vs. Mariners: Take the Over to the bank
Few projected the Seattle Mariners to have the most powerful lineup in the American League this season. But going into its series with the Texas Rangers, Seattle had amassed 56...
Elizabeth Smart: I didn't want my Jayme Closs Lifetime special to be 'exploitative'
Elizabeth Smart, America’s most famous kidnapping survivor, is now an advocate for child safety. Even so, she was reluctant to host her new Lifetime special “Smart Justice: The Jayme Closs...
Frieze New York brings funky, free art to Rockefeller Center
They're part of this year’s annual Frieze art fair, but don’t let the name fool you: The nearly two-dozen sculptures that touched down this week at Rockefeller Center are generating...
Brutal attack sparked Michael Hutchence's downward spiral: new doc
In the documentary “Mystify: Michael Hutchence” — which premiered Thursday at the SVA Theater as part of the Tribeca Film Festival — the late INXS rocker’s ex, Helena Christensen, speaks...
De Blasio's biggest 2020 problem is his NYC record and other commentary
Urban critic: De Blasio Record Is One Giant Mishmash Despite zero interest from national voters, Mayor de Blasio has been spending weekends traipsing to early primary states to push his...
Innocent teen fatally shot in Yonkers died saving her sister: relatives
A high-school senior was fatally shot as she pushed her little sister to safety when bullets started flying on a Yonkers street, relatives said Friday. Marilyn Cotto Montanez, 18, and...
Prostitute known for stealing watches is at it again, this time $100K worth
A self-proclaimed prostitute was busted for stealing more than $100,000 worth of watches from a string of smitten men she met across the city -- moments after being released from...
The differing paths that brought Nick Aldis and Marty Scurll to NWA forefront
When Nick Aldis first met Marty Scurll 15 years go in England, he was the “little kid” the current National Wrestling Alliance World Heavyweight champion and friends had to pick...
Jacob deGrom will return with a vengeance
With our season off to a stellar start, the proactive Stitches is taking action ... What goes up must come down. While subway fares rise, elevated train beams fall. How...
All about the chic 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' fashion
It might be the small screen, but some spring TV shows are awfully big on style. We asked two costume designers for "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" to dish on how...
The real reason Eli is ditching Mike Francesa
Eli Manning will no longer do his weekly spot on WFAN. The 10-15 minute interview paid Manning six-figures, but after 15 years and two stations, the Giants informed FAN a...
Rob Thomas on his 'Smooth' moment: 'S--t doesn't happen like that'
Rob Thomas knows full well that, no matter what he does for the rest of his career, he will never have another “Smooth" — his Grammy-winning collaboration with Santana that,...
These sneakers won't kill the planet
Green fashion must beget green, because brands are continuing to jump on the sustainability train. Their latest focus? Sneakers. One of the hardest clothing items to make sustainable — because...
Chinese family paid $6.5M to admissions scam mastermind
A Chinese family allegedly paid a whopping $6.5 million to crooked college prep adviser William "Rick" Singer in the nationwide admissions scandal -- but still haven't been charged in the...
Semi-truck driver arrested in deadly pileup on I-70 in Colorado
A Texas truck driver has been arrested for a fiery 28-vehicle pile-up on a Colorado highway that left at least four people dead. Rogel Lazaro Aguilera-Mederos, 23, was busted Friday...
Alligator BBQ — yes, alligator — is coming to Pig Beach in Brooklyn
Here’s something you can really sink your teeth into. On Sunday, visitors to Pig Beach in Gowanus will be saying, “Later, gator!” as they chomp down on some smoked Louisiana...
Missouri fire department's brutally honest recruitment ad
A Missouri county trying to recruit new firefighters is getting real with its sales pitch, saying in signs posted outside its stations that the job offers “Hard Labor, Odd Hours,...
Cuomo: There will be double tolling with congestion pricing
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday “there will be some double tolling” on the bridges and tunnels entering Manhattan’s Central Business District -- countering statements by New Jersey Gov....
All Catholic Church services in Sri Lanka canceled
All Catholic Sunday Masses in Sri Lanka have been suspended until further notice following this week's massacre — where two of the bombings took place at Catholic churches, church leadership...
A 'Game of Thrones' drinking game to toast death at Winterfell
Sunday’s “Game of Thrones” episode, which will see almost every character facing off against the Army of the Dead at Winterfell, has been called the biggest battle in the history...
The high-end designers who are turning plastic trash into treasures
High-end designers have responded to the Earth's plastic pollution crisis by “upcycling” discarded objects into unique, desirable design pieces.
Parrot seized by cops for warning druggie owner about raid
Polly want a lawyer! A parrot in Brazil was taken into custody for warning his drug-dealing owner that cops were about to launch a raid — squawking, “Mummy, police!” The...
US considers listing giraffes as an endangered species
Years after international watchdogs began warning that giraffes are sliding toward a silent extinction, the Trump administration is taking the first tentative steps toward protecting the world’s tallest land animal.
Celebrity attorney to defend alleged killer of Staten Island teacher
The Staten Island man accused of murdering his estranged wife, schoolteacher Jeanine Cammarata, has hired celebrity lawyer Mario Gallucci to represent him, his previous attorney said in court Friday. Estranged...
Trump: Good shooter could have halted Paris terror attack that killed 130
President Trump once again claimed that an armed gunman in a crowded concert hall could have limited the carnage of the deadly 2015 Paris terror attacks, a claim fiercely —...
Upstate NY may get up to 3 inches of snow this weekend
So much for May flowers. Up to 3 inches of snow is expected to fall upstate over the weekend, meteorologists said Friday. A western portion of the state near the...
Trump pulls out of Obama-era international arms treaty
President Trump said Friday that the US will drop out of an international arms treaty signed in 2013 by President Barack Obama that was opposed by the NRA and other...
Daniel Jones' Giants career starts with deck stacked against him
Daniel Jones must wait to play, but not to get booed. The shock of seeing pass-rusher Josh Allen on the board and, seemingly, already fitted for his blue Giants jersey,...
Sri Lanka raids net bomb-making equipment, ISIS flags
Security forces in Sri Lanka were involved in a shootout -- and seized bomb-making equipment as well as ISIS flags and uniforms -- during sweeping raids within the country's eastern...
Australia is killing millions of feral cats with poisoned sausages
Australian officials are killing millions of feral cats by airdropping frozen sausages laced with poison across the Outback. The felines die within 15 minutes of ingesting the toxic treats, which...
German electricity giant says it won't invest in new coal power plants
BERLIN — German energy company RWE says it won’t invest in new coal-fired power stations and is scrapping plans for a lignite-fired plant in western Germany. RWE, which operates several...
Yankees-Mets future bettors can look to 2018 Dodgers for hope
New York native Vinny Magliulo is a VSiN oddsmaker and the sportsbook director for Gaughan Gaming in Las Vegas. He attended St. Anthony’s High School (then in Smithtown), before moving...
Plastic pollution in worlds' oceans could have $2.5 trillion impact: study
A new study suggests that the plastic pollution problem in the world's oceans is having a startling economic impact – perhaps as much as $2.5 trillion. The study, published in...
Suspect ordered deported shown in video of execution-styling killing
Here's the chilling moment an ex-con immigrant pulled the trigger in an execution-style slaying in Miami, police say. David Paneque, 29, of Cuba — who was under order to be...
Community programs for California inmates bring more escapes
CALIFORNIA — California’s attempt to ease inmates back into the community is coming at a price: more prisoners, some with violent convictions, walking away before their time is up. Fifty...
MoviePass competitor Sinemia shutters on eve of 'Avengers: Endgame'
See ya, Sinemia! The troubled MoviePass competitor — which billed itself as a sustainable cinema subscription service — abruptly shuttered its US operations Thursday night, citing “unexpected legal proceedings” and...
Bill de Blasio vows city-wide crackdown on subway fare evaders
Mayor de Blasio played tough cop on Friday, vowing to crack down on fare evaders and get homeless people out of the subways after a frustrated radio caller said the...
Google updates misconduct reporting amid employee discontent
SAN FRANCISCO — Google said Thursday it has updated the way it investigates misconduct claims — changes the company pledged to make after employees called for action last year. The...
Companies must hand over data on how they pay men vs. women by September
Companies have until the end of September to turn over worker salary information to federal regulators, a judge ruled late Thursday. Washington DC federal judge Tanya Chutkan imposed the deadline...
Foodborne illnesses and deaths on the rise in the US
Yuck! New research has revealed that foodborne illnesses such as Salmonella and E. coli are increasing in the US. In a new report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Moth flutters as it's removed from woman’s ear
A doctor removed a moth from a woman’s ear at a clinic in Hà Nam Province, Vietnam. The woman visited the clinic complaining of ear pain and the doctor discovered...
Chaos as Scandinavian airline cancels hundreds of flights amid pilot strike
A Scandinavian airline is apologizing to passengers after a pilot strike forced the carrier to cancel more than 670 flights on Friday. Scandinavian Airlines, also known as SAS, announced that...
Deaf man adopts deaf puppy, teaches him sign language commands
In something of a real-life "fairy tail," a hearing-impaired man in Maine has adopted a deaf rescue puppy from Florida. The proud new owner is now teaching his dog sign...
Breaking down the best available players remaining in NFL draft
The first round of the 2019 NFL draft contained several surprises, but there still are plenty of highly rated players available as we move on to the second and third...
Scientists turn brain signals into speech
People robbed of the ability to talk due to a stroke or another medical condition may soon have real hope of regaining a voice thanks to technology that harnesses brain...
NY Archdiocese releases list of 120 'credibly accused' clergy
The Archdiocese of New York on Friday released a list of 120 clergy who it said have been “credibly accused” of sexually abusing a minor, possessing child pornography or whose...
Humans are starting to grow emotionally attached to robots
SAN FRANCISCO — When a robot “dies,” does it make you sad? For lots of people, the answer is “yes” — and that tells us something important and potentially worrisome,...
Some experts loved the Giants drafting Daniel Jones — seriously
As ESPN's NFL draft coverage came to a close, Booger McFarland left us with this thought: "Dave Gettleman had one hell of a night." The fans in the above video...
Why Vegas is finally coming around on the Islanders
After a long layoff, the New York Islanders finally begin NHL second-round action Friday night versus the Carolina Hurricanes. Handicappers and bettors must determine if that layoff brings the Islanders...
Grandmother with Alzheimer's climbs out of high-rise in China
A grandmother with Alzheimer’s disease made a daring escape from a high-rise apartment in China that her family had locked her inside — by climbing 10 stories down the side...
Is pizza really healthier than cereal for breakfast?
A US dietitian's suggestion that a slice of pizza is a healthier breakfast choice than a bowl of breakfast cereal has raised plenty of interest around the world. Could it...
Pastor forced girl into sex by threatening to report family to ICE: cops
Authorities say a 38-year-old youth pastor at a now-defunct South Florida church coerced a girl into having sex with him by threatening to turn her family in to immigration officials.
Cops called to Tyreek Hill's house hours after disturbing audio emerged
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Police were called to the home of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill shortly after a television station aired an audio recording in which he...
UN climate chief warns we are leading to global warming ‘catastrophe’
The UN climate chief says world leaders must recognize there is no option except to speed-up and scale-up action to tackle global warming, warning that continuing on the current path...
'Jeopardy!'s James Holzhauer bumped Friday by NFL draft
James Holzhauer’s epic, record-setting run on “Jeopardy!” (16 games and counting) will be preempted Friday night in New York City on WABC/Ch. 7 by the station’s live coverage of the...
Cops search for more victims of suspected serial killer in tourist paradise
Cyprus police search for more victims of a suspected serial killer, in a case which has shocked the Mediterranean island and exposed the authorities to charges of “criminal indifference” because...
Most Americans blame drug companies for opioid crisis
According to a new poll, 63 percent of Americans think pharmaceutical companies are quite a bit or a great deal to blame for the problem of opioid addiction, while 58...
New brand of infant rockers recalled due to deaths
Another brand of sleeping rockers is being recalled, after five infants died in them over the past seven years. Kids II said Friday that it is recalling nearly 700,000 rocking...
NFL Network reporter fuels Kyler Murray height conspiracy
If you thought the Great Kyler Murray Height Debate was laid to rest, you were oh so wrong. The freshly minted No. 1 pick at the 2019 NFL draft was...
Trump renews claim that Mueller probe was attempted 'coup'
President Trump renewed his conspiratorial claim that his administration was subjected to a “coup” attempt because of the probes launched into Russian meddling in the 2016 election and his campaign’s...
Cardinals near trade with the only Josh Rosen suitor left
Josh Rosen and Kyler Murray will not be teammates for long. Pro Football Talk reported on Friday afternoon that the Cardinals and Dolphins were close to a deal that would...
Oregon man fundraising to launch remains of his dead cat into space
A kooky space fan is launching the remains of his pet cat into space as part of a bizarre final farewell. Steve Munt of Oregon is determined to raise more...
California restaurants may add climate change surcharge
Dining out may get more expensive in California. As part of an initiative aimed at combating climate change, restaurants will have the option to adhere to the Restore California Renewable...
InStyle's revolving door continues with new publisher
The revolving door at InStyle magazine continues. Former Allure publisher Agnes Chapski has been tapped to replace Laura Frerer-Schmidt as publisher of InStyle — making her the fashion mag's sixth...
Cellphone tossed near Trump before his remarks at NRA gathering
Someone tossed what appeared to be a cellphone toward the stage at the NRA’s annual shindig as President Trump prepared to deliver his remarks. Video shows Trump approaching the podium...
Man found hanging from a tree inside Bronx playground
A 37-year-old man was found dead and hanging from a tree in a Bronx playground Friday morning, police said. A local resident found the fully clothed man unconscious and unresponsive...
Tommy John conflicted about surgery's new dictionary status
Baseball fans will wince when they see Merriam-Webster’s newest addition: “Tommy John surgery.” The groundbreaking orthopedic procedure is named after former Dodgers and Yankees pitcher Tommy John, who has conflicted...
Bill de Blasio defends proposed ban on glass and steel towers
Mayor Bill de Blasio doubled down on his claim that he plans to ban glass and steel skyscrapers as part of his Green New Deal — even though his sustainability...
Thousands honor Marine and FDNY firefighter killed in Afghanistan
Battle-hardened servicemen and firefighters were reduced to tears Friday at the funeral of fallen Bravest and Marine Christopher Slutman, who was killed in combat in Afghanistan. Midtown was a sea...
Firm fined $3.3M for worst California oil spill in 25 years
CALIFORNIA — A pipeline company was fined nearly $3.35 million on Thursday for causing the worst California coastal spill in 25 years. A judge issued a fine and penalties against...
Mexico may ban cold beer from being sold in stores
Mexicans are being faced with legislation that would ban the sale of cold beer in stores across the nation’s capital. On Wednesday, local politician Maria de Lourdes Paz Reyes proposed...
China pledges to have first moon base within a decade
The Chinese space agency has spent the first few several months of 2019 exploring the far side of the moon after being the first nation to successfully perform a soft...
What picking Alabama star means for Leonard Williams' Jets future
The Jets bolstered their defense on Thursday night by taking Alabama defensive tackle Quinnen Willams in the first round of the NFL Draft. Here are some thoughts and observations on...
Moped-riding thugs bust into Tiffany's in London
A group of smash-and-grab thugs slammed into a London Tiffany's shop with a van — and barged inside on mopeds, swiping several items from the high-end jewelry retailer, according to...
Joe Biden struggles to defend treatment of Anita Hill during Clarence Thomas hearing
Former veep Joe Biden on Friday struggled to defend his treatment of Anita Hill during the Senate Judiciary Committee’s confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas — but also...
Serial urine thrower arrested by cops
The man who doused two MTA employees with urine has been arrested, the NYPD transit chief and sources said Friday. The 21-year-old suspect faces felony assault charges, police said. The...
Selfies are as damaging to skin as sunbathing, experts warn
Dermatologists and beauty therapists are warning that electromagnetic rays emitted from our phones can accelerate aging at an "alarming" rate.
USC official fired over college bribery scandal has a new job
A top University of Southern California official who was fired for allegedly taking bribes in the college admissions scandal is now working as a Lyft driver — and selling her...
Police officer who fatally shot bride-to-be says he regrets becoming a cop in tearful testimony
The Minneapolis cop who shot and killed an Australian bride-to-be, took the stand at his own murder trial and tearfully confessed that he regrets becoming a police officer, according to...
Meet Freezer Man: Brewers reliever's unlikely rise to MLB
There might be a moment this weekend, over at Citi Field, when Freezer Man introduces himself to the Big Apple. Even if you’re a Mets fan and you don’t want...
Teachers donate 100 sick days so coach can be with baby fighting cancer
A high school football coach with a sick baby girl has more than a few guardian angels looking over his family in Huntsville, Alabama. Kinsley, daughter to David and Megan...
Dabo Swinney scores historic megadeal with Clemson
Clemson is holding fast to the man who pushed its football program to the top. Dabo Swinney agreed to the biggest coaching contract in college football history, the school announced...
Administrator used marker on student's head for violating dress code
A school administrator in Texas is on leave after drawing on a seventh-grader’s head with a marker for violating the district's dress code, according to officials. The unidentified administrator at...
Mutilated cats left without ears in series of deranged slashings
A feline-hating fiend is lopping the ears off cats in the UK, police said. The latest victim — named Patch — was one of at least five mutilated cats discovered...
Men who act less interested in sex are more successful with women: study
Researchers found that men who are "overly eager" do not "come across as attractive" to women, which is why men who are interested in having casual sex tend to act...
The NFL Draft is ruining bachelorette parties in Nashville
As football fans flocked to Nashville for the annual NFL draft, not everyone in Music City USA was pleased about the massive turnout. Nashville has become among the most popular...
Joe Biden blasts Trump for 'both sides' response to deadly Charlottesville rally
Joe Biden on Friday doubled down on his criticism of President Trump for saying there were “very fine people on both sides” in the deadly 2017 neo-Nazi riot in Charlottesville,...
Trump touts American economy's growth in first quarter
President Trump on Friday hailed robust economic growth in the first quarter, saying that the 3.2 percent rise in the gross domestic product showed that his economic policies were working....
De Blasio claims he doesn't talk to lobbyists despite proof of the contrary
Mayor Bill de Blasio insisted on WNYC Friday morning that he doesn’t talk to lobbyists — even though his own website discloses meetings with eight lobbyists last year. “I don’t...
The universe is expanding way faster than astronomers thought
The cosmos is expanding about nine percent quicker than we thought, and astronomers say this could rewrite the history of the universe.
Theater near church changes 'Hellboy' to 'Heckboy' on sign
A Tennessee movie theater that sits across from a church and next to an elementary school is promoting the latest movie in the “Hellboy” franchise as “Heckboy.”
Avoid ‘Avengers: Endgame’ spoilers with fun Google Easter egg
Looking to avoid “Avengers: Endgame” spoilers before catching the new superhero blockbuster in the theater? Google’s got you covered with a fun Easter egg. Follow the steps in this video...
Rare 400-year-old Bible stolen from US library found in Netherlands
A rare Bible, stolen in the 1990s from the Carnegie Library in Pittsburgh as part of an extensive years-long heist with an estimated $8 million worth of items, has returned...
More than half of all Americans are very stressed out: poll
A new poll has confirmed what we all already know: America is feeling the pressure. Gallup released its annual Global Emotions Report this week. The survey of 151,000 adults in...
Confused Labrador barks at painting of dog
A 2-year-old Labrador in Abergavenny, Wales, mistook a painting of a dog on a wall for a real pooch in a cute new video. Subscribe to our YouTube!
Man slashed in the face during fight at City Island seafood joint
A man was slashed in the face when an argument turned violent at a longtime City Island seafood joint, police said Friday. The dust-up took place at Tony's Pier Restaurant...
City Council van catches fire in the middle of Tribeca street
A City Council van exploded in the middle of a Tribeca street Friday morning as its stunned passengers fled to safety, witnesses said. The driver and City Hall workers in...
Patriots' unusual pick already has Tom Brady excited
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The Patriots spent their lone pick of the first round of the NFL draft getting Tom Brady a fresh pair of hands to throw to. New England...
Maria Butina sentenced to 18 months in prison for trying to infiltrate NRA
Maria Butina, the pro-gun activist who admitted being a secret agent for the Kremlin in an attempt to infiltrate conservative political circles in the US, was sentenced by a federal...
FDNY fire marshal charged in Brooklyn road-rage incident
An FDNY fire marshal bashed in another driver's window during a road-rage incident in Brooklyn, police officials said Friday. Timothy Gorman, 52, was charged with criminal mischief after smashing the...
Emilia Clarke dons Jon Snow drag for 'Game of Thrones' finale contest
"Game of Thrones" star Emilia Clarke is hyping a "finale party" contest by wandering through Times Square dressed as Jon Snow (a k a Kit Harington). New Yorkers are characteristically...
MTA's top earner hides behind scarecrow after overtime pay expose
The MTA's overtime king is trying to scare away reporters. Thomas Caputo, the Long Island Rail Road retiree who raked in a whopping $344,147 in overtime last year, placed a...
Trump, 72, says he is a 'young, vibrant man' who can defeat Biden
President Trump on Friday called himself a “young” and “vibrant” man who can “easily” beat Joe Biden, a day after the former vice president announced his White House bid. “I...
NFL draft Day 2: What to expect from Giants and Jets
Here’s what up next for the Giants and Jets in the second and third rounds of the NFL draft on Friday: Giants Second round: No picks Third round: No. 95...
Uber slashes IPO price range
Uber is planning to sell 180 million shares for between $44 and $50 each, valuing the ride-hailing giant lower than previous estimates in a sign that some of the excitement...
Man accused of killing infant over paternity had been deported 5 times: ICE
A man accused of fatally beating a 4-month-old boy after finding out the infant wasn’t his son had been previously deported from the United States five times, most recently in...
Hedge funds accuse Bed Bath & Beyond of rampant nepotism
A trio of hedge funds seeking to take over Bed Bath & Beyond’s board published a 168-page presentation Friday blasting the ailing retailer for overly cluttered stores, “excessive compensation” and...
Kraft talked football, showed off Super Bowl ring after leaving spa in prostitution scandal
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft flaunted his Super Bowl ring to officers when he was pulled over after he visited the massage parlor offering paid sex, officials said. “[Kraft]...
'Needs to go:' Kevin Durant's friend believes all the Knicks hype
NaVorro Bowman, the former All-Pro 49ers linebacker and Kevin Durant’s childhood friend from the DC area, told The Post his buddy “needs’’ the Knicks. Bowman, who played youth basketball with...
USC changes admissions process in wake of cheating scandal
The University of Southern California will revamp its admissions process for student-athletes in the wake of the nationwide cheating scandal, according to a report. School officials announced Thursday all prospective...
First case of measles reported in Suffolk County
Suffolk County health officials have received their first confirmed case of the measles, authorities announced. The woman is from outside of the US, but traveled to New York, where a...
Brazil's president says 1,000 penises amputated every year due to bad hygiene
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said 1,000 men have their penises amputated in his country each year due to a lack of basic hygiene — a number he called “ridiculous and...
'Game of Thrones' rumor debunked: Why Jaime won't die at Winterfell
Jaime Lannister is almost certainly going to die on “Game of Thrones.” But his fans can quell their anxiety for now, because — despite rampant online rumors — it won't...
Giants will be at the top of Dwayne Haskins' hit list
Dwayne Haskins was sitting with his family in Richmond, Va., when the Giants were on the clock to make the sixth overall selection in the 2019 NFL Draft. When he...
Dave Gettleman floats 'three-year' plan for Daniel Jones and Eli Manning
There is not much Dave Gettleman could have said to placate an irate Giants fan base on Thursday night. But, did he have to make it worse? While extolling the...
Horrifying moment tractor-trailer sparks deadly 28-vehicle crash
A YouTuber captured the horrifying moment a semi-truck zoomed past him on a Colorado interstate and sparked a 28-vehicle crash that killed multiple people. The smash-up happened just before 5...
Raids signal 'something bigger' in Baltimore mayor probe: expert
The raid by federal agents on the home of embattled Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh could signal she's facing "something bigger" than the scandal over her shady dealings with a kids book...
Alleged mastermind behind Sri Lanka Easter attacks is confirmed dead
The fiery Islamic cleric who allegedly masterminded the Easter Sunday terror attacks in Sri Lanka has been confirmed dead, the country's president reported. President Maithripala Sirisena announced that Zahram Hashim...
City schools see 2,000 percent rise in 'forcible-sex offenses'
City schools are facing a sickening epidemic of sexual misconduct. In just the past year, the number of “forcible-sex offenses” reported by educators has risen nearly 2,000 percent — from...
Innocent teen bystander fatally shot in the head on Yonkers street
An innocent high-school student was fatally shot while walking on a Yonkers street, police said. The 18-year-old woman, Marilyn Cotto Montanez, was near Lake and Morningside Avenues around 6:30 p.m....
US growth increases by 3.2% in first quarter due to trade and inventory
The US economy got off to a roaring start in the first quarter of 2019 — growing at a 3.2 percent clip despite continued trade tensions and slowdowns in consumer...
Trump: US did not pay North Korea to release Otto Warmbier
President Trump said Friday that the US did not pay North Korea any money for the release of Otto Warmbier, the American college student who died shortly after being returned...
TSA scanners may discriminate against black women
While TSA agents say they’re not discriminating against women of color, their equipment has been doing otherwise, according to new report from ProPublica. Those futuristic full-body scanners — the ones...
Personal trainer busted in killing of former hockey pro, justice advocate
A personal trainer has been arrested in connection with the murder of a former pro hockey player and a criminal justice advocate in a California condo, police said. Jamon Rayon...
Dock jump results in epic faceplant
A man trying to jump off the Ipswich docks in Suffolk, England, was met with a face full of concrete instead. While his first jump was impressive, the second attempt...
Meet the super nerds creating languages for 'Game of Thrones,' Marvel
It’s a Game of Tongues. Over-the-top costumes, epic battle scenes and maniacally evil villains are part and parcel of everyone’s favorite series and film franchises. But for a few super...
I gave birth to my daughter’s triplets when I was 55
Through Friday, The Post is publishing Surrogacy Spotlight, a special series on real families' surrogacy journeys. Camille Hammond’s triplets are teenagers now — a fact that she doesn’t take for...
This adorable 'chimp-fluencer' deserves more Instagram followers than you
Instagram user Mike Holston has developed a following for his videos and pics of exotic animals. In his latest video, taken in Miami, Florida, a chimpanzee displays some serious Instagram...
Russia ready to discuss nuclear treaty with China, US
MOSCOW — A top Russian diplomat says Russia is willing to negotiate a new nuclear weapons treaty with the United States and China. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told reporters...
How Dave Gettleman broke the Daniel Jones pick to Eli Manning
The call went out to Eli Manning at not exactly the same time as the Giants selected Daniel Jones with the No. 6 pick Thursday night in the NFL draft,...
What the Yankees like most about Cameron Maybin
ANAHEIM, Calif. — When it was obvious Aaron Hicks wasn’t going to be ready to start the season due to a lower-back problem, the Yankees looked for an outfielder and...
Duke coach: Daniel Jones and Eli Manning 'match made in heaven'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — David Cutcliffe is by no means an unbiased spectator in the Giants’ quarterback situation, but he does know a thing or two about the position. And he...
Islanders about to face a team that looks just like them
When it’s close to a mirror image looking back from the other bench, it could be the smallest things that end up making the biggest difference. From all accounts, the...
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson has found the player he wants to emulate
Mitchell Robinson has watched some playoff games, including those between the Nets and 76ers. And the Knicks rookie center has decided the Sixers’ Joel Embiid is the center he wants...
Islanders will be staying in New York City for games at Barclays
Of course the Islanders were going to downplay the difference between playing their home games at the Coliseum and at Barclays Center, as the venue has switched for their second-round...
Iowa's two stud tight ends make history at NFL draft
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Iowa is known for corn, state fairs, and now, history-making tight ends. T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant became the first set of tight-end teammates to be drafted...
These afterthoughts just kept Yankees season from imploding
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Even in the best of times, baseball is a nine-man sport that requires a 25-man roster that often demands contributions from 30 or 35 people across the...
Nets sound ready to make a run at big-name free agents
Since arriving in Brooklyn, GM Sean Marks and coach Kenny Atkinson have cautioned the Nets are a long, long way away. They’ve talked about taking it slow, measured steps and...
Taylor Swift returns to her upbeat roots in new single, 'ME!'
When last Taylor Swift launched a new round of music, with 2017’s “Look What You Made Me Do,” she was snarling about betrayal and revenge. But ladies and gentleman, the...
Breaking down the Islanders-Hurricanes matchup
Finally, after what amounted to a 10-day break for the Islanders following their first-round sweep of the Penguins, the second round will begin against the Hurricanes with Game 1 on...
Homeless man stabbed outside of shelter in fight over a woman
A homeless man stabbed another vagrant outside of a Manhattan shelter in a fight over a woman on Thursday evening, police sources said. The brawl kicked off at about 7...
LeBron 'void' an adjustment that should help NBA playoffs now: Jalen Rose
The first round of the NBA playoffs had Jalen Rose contemplating one thing: How could we change it? “I wonder what it’d look like if the first round went back...
Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen release brand new singles, music videos
Music fans young and old have new tunes to enjoy this Friday. The biggest stars of pop and classic rock -- Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen -- both released new...
What Nets must consider in risky D'Angelo Russell conundrum
The Nets’ free-agent pitch to D’Angelo Russell isn’t going to happen today or tomorrow. It’s been ongoing since they traded for him. Now both sides are going to have some...
Ex-Mets GM talks Yankees' injuries, Syndergaard's struggles
SiriusXM host and former Mets GM Jim Duquette talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about the Yankees’ injury glut, Clint Frazier’s rise and the difference between Craig Kimbrel and Dallas...
Jacob deGrom is now the Mets' massive question mark
Jacob deGrom was last seen in something of a rut. Will the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner return to form on Friday? First things first: The Mets just want...
NFL Network not covering the Tyreek Hill story an epic failure
NFL Network embarrassed its hard-working employees by not mentioning the Tyreek Hill situation during its draft coverage Thursday night. One of the biggest stories in sports broke two hours before...
Kate Smith bans set precedent Yankees, Flyers unlikely to meet
We were a Sunday night “The Ed Sullivan Show” family. And when Kate Smith appeared, my folks would mutter something about her being an anti-Semite who supported pre-World War II...
Bruce Springsteen heads west in SoCal-inspired, 'Hello Sunshine'
The first thing you need to know about Bruce Springsteen’s newest song, “Hello Sunshine,” is that it’s all Bruce and no E Street Band. There’s no signature wailing sax or...
It's Islanders and Hurricanes' time now — whether you like it or not
Bruins and Canadiens at The Forum, this isn’t, but that’s all right, too, because nothing says the second round of the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs quite like Islanders, Hurricanes and...
Masahiro Tanaka gets roughed up as Yankees' win streak halted
ANAHEIM, Calif. — After the first three games here against the hapless Angels, the Yankees formed two lines just inside the clubhouse door and awaited the stars of victories to...
Chiefs suspend Tyreek Hill after 'deeply' disturbing audio emerges
The Chief want to make “the right” decision regarding Tyreek Hill. That's what general manager Brett Veach told reporters after his team wrapped up the first round of the NFL...
Amazon teases one-day delivery for Prime customers
Online retail giant Amazon said Thursday that it plans to make one-day delivery available to its Prime customers in the US on most items. The company announced the change from...
Mickey Callaway is finally easing into his spot in the Mets dugout
An executive from an opposing club recently volunteered an anonymous observation about the Mets: “Mickey Callaway looks more comfortable in the dugout.” Just in running the game, the official elaborated,...
Amed Rosario, Mets believe his errors won't become a thing
Amed Rosario isn’t ready to change his uniform number to E6 just yet. The Mets shortstop will arrive at Citi Field on Friday in the worst defensive slump of his...
Nets future is relying on a different young star-in-waiting
D’Angelo Russell became an All-Star, and the Nets may well chase another in free agency. But Jared Dudley called young center Jarrett Allen the key to the team and the...
Quinnen Williams fulfills late mom's wish as Jets get their man
Nine years ago, as she lay on her death bed about to succumb to the breast cancer she’d been battling for five years, Marquischa Henderson Williams delivered a powerful and...
Trump rips AOC, calls de Blasio's skyscraper plan 'crazy'
President Trump slammed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's "Green New Deal" and called Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan to ban glass skyscrapers "crazy" in a Fox News interview Thursday night. Responding to...
Mike Francesa went from angry to despondent watching Giants draft
The Sports Pope bestows shame onto thy Giants. Mike Francesa berated Big Blue for shockingly selecting Duke quarterback Daniel Jones with the No. 6 overall pick in Thursday night's draft,...