May 7, 2019
Florida man arrested after refusing to remove 'I eat a--’ bumper sticker
A man was arrested in Florida for refusing to remove a bumper sticker on his vehicle that read "I eat a--," a report said on Tuesday. Dillon Shane Webb, 23,...
Shohei Ohtani so eager to be back he couldn't keep helmet on
DETROIT — Shohei Ohtani looked so eager to make an impact in his highly anticipated season debut that he swung so hard his helmet flew off his head more than...
Yankees storm past Mariners thanks to ninth-inning magic
On any other night, the Yankees could be viewed as lucky to come back and beat the Mariners. After all, they botched two fly balls in the outfield and watched...
Court rules Trump admin can return asylum seekers to Mexico while cases are reviewed
A federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday that the Trump administration can continue to send Central American migrants to Mexico while their amnesty applications are being reviewed in the U.S....
J.D. Martinez belts 200th HR as Red Sox get back to bashing
BALTIMORE — J.D. Martinez got back to into a long-ball groove with a milestone homer that set the tone for Boston's potent offense. Martinez hit his 200th career home run,...
What the plan is now for Maximum Security
OCEANPORT, N.J. — A weary Maximum Security arrived Tuesday at Monmouth Park, where his trainer plans to race the colt in the $1 million Haskell Invitational in July. The first...
Something else stinks on ESPN's 'First Take,' leading to abrupt exit
No, Jay Williams did not walk out on ESPN's "First Take" hosts Max Kellerman and Stephen A. Smith because of any foul odors on the set. But something must have...
Raptors demolish 76ers to take command of series
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors came up with a new load management plan for Kawhi Leonard. It was to make sure their star forward didn't have to shoulder the entire...
American Media exec behind Jeff Bezos 'extortion' emails quietly sidelined
Dylan Howard, the embattled editorial director of American Media Inc. who was accused of holding a penis pic over the head of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, has been sidelined from...
Advocates demand de Blasio bolster Vision Zero amid rise in traffic deaths
With traffic deaths on the rise, safe-street advocates gathered outside City Hall Tuesday to demand Mayor de Blasio bolster his Vision Zero program. There have been 64 traffic deaths this...
Man arrested at Trump International Hotel in DC on gun charge
A man was arrested on Tuesday for having a firearm inside his car while attending an event at the Trump International Hotel in Washington D.C., police said. The suspect had...
A behind-the-scenes look at the 2019 Met Gala's most fab ensembles
This year’s Met Gala was one of the wackiest yet. The theme, “Camp: Notes on Fashion,” celebrated “irony, humor, parody, pastiche artifice, theatricality and exaggeration” in dress, per the museum’s...
Warriors fan once intruded on Ayesha Curry breastfeeding
One Warriors fan apparently has no shame. Ayesha Curry was sitting in her car breastfeeding her and Steph Curry's now-six-year-old daughter Riley when a Warriors fan feverishly broke in, leaving...
NASCAR star suffers carbon monoxide poisoning
DOVER, Del. — Denny Hamlin suffered from nausea and double vision from carbon monoxide that seeped into his Toyota at the end of the NASCAR race at Dover. Hamlin felt...
We can only dream that de Blasio is coming to his senses on 2020 run
In relative terms, the news from City Hall is encouraging. Mayor Bill de Blasio might be having second thoughts about running for president. Plans to announce have come and gone,...
Nxivm defense quotes 'Mockingbird,' Churchill in bombastic opening
A defense attorney for Nxivm cult leader Keith Raniere quoted “To Kill a Mockingbird” and compared himself to Winston Churchill on Tuesday during his opening statement.
AOC: Garbage disposals were never really a thing in NYC
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez addressed the attention surrounding her first garbage disposal experience on Tuesday by claiming that the kitchen appliances "never really became a thing" in the city. Ocasio-Cortez, 29, posted...
Gannett gains edge over Alden in media shareholder meeting
This could be the knockout punch to Heath Freeman and Alden Global Capital/MNG Enterprises’ big takeover of Gannett.
Qatar-based investment firm in talks to buy 2 Garment Center buildings
Middle Eastern entities are locking up more city assets, including a nearly billion-dollar purchase on Fifth Avenue and two other purchases in the Garment Center. Alduwaliya Asset Management, a Doha,...
Google releases affordable versions of its Pixel smartphone
Google’s Pixel smartphone just got a whole lot cheaper. The search giant on Tuesday unveiled affordable versions of its flagship smartphone that clock in at half the price of its...
CFPB proposes rule to limit debt collectors' calls
Federal regulators proposed a new rule on Tuesday to curb debt collectors’ calls to delinquent borrowers — but consumer advocates complained that the rules leave open too many loopholes when...
Banged-up Russell Westbrook and Paul George undergo surgeries
OKLAHOMA CITY — Thunder All-Stars Paul George and Russell Westbrook each underwent surgery on Tuesday. George had surgery for a partially torn tendon in his right shoulder and his status...
Bryce Harper got so desperate before finally winning over Phillies fans
At long last, Phillies fans have reason to cheer Bryce Harper. The wrath of Citizens Bank Park no longer a fear, Harper launched his first grand slam as a Phillie...
Mitch McConnell: Mueller cleared Trump — now get over it
This investigation went on for two years. It’s finally over. Many Americans were waiting to see how their elected officials would respond.
On-fire Yankee has to be their permanent third baseman
The Gio Show must go on. To make the Yankees the best they can be, they need to keep Gio Urshela at third base. That means Miguel Andujar will mainly...
State Senate votes to allow felons to serve on juries
ALBANY -- The state Senate passed a bill Tuesday that will allow convicted felons to serve on juries. Felons who have completed their full sentencing, parole or supervision periods will...
Behind Lou Lamoriello's 'bullish' attitude on Islanders' future
The expectation would be that team president Lou Lamoriello is bullish on the future of the Islanders. But when it came time to explain just exactly why, he immediately turned...
Camp counselor accused of sexually abusing boys accepts plea deal
He was accused of inviting young boys at the exclusive upstate Brant Lake Camp to watch movies, play games or “cuddle’’ with him — and then preying on them like...
Mets' problems much deeper than Mickey Callaway
SAN DIEGO — Before you conclude that Mickey Callaway is the disease that ails the Mets, consider this data point: After Pete Alonso backed up his bold words Monday night...
Dad accused of letting daughter burn alive threatened murder-suicide: mom
The twisted dad who allegedly left his 3-year-old daughter for dead inside a burning car threatened a murder-suicide an hour earlier — sending the tot’s mom and cops on a...
Trump presents Kushner's immigration plan to GOP leaders
President Trump huddled with Republican leadership on Tuesday to unveil the proposed immigration overhaul designed by his senior adviser and son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Devised by Kushner over the last several...
Decades-old Trump tax returns show over $1B in losses: report
The New York Times obtained 10 years worth of President Trump's tax returns from the late 1980s and early 1990s — and reported how he lost hundreds of millions of...
College coach: Why Ja Morant and Knicks are perfect match
The head coach at Murray State believes Broadway is the perfect stage to showcase Ja Morant’s point-guard “basketball genius,’’ and predicts he will be one of the NBA’s top shoe...
Hell's Kitchen tenants win battle to use keys instead of high-tech entry system
A group of Hell’s Kitchen residents fought the tech boom — and won. The five tenants of 517-525 W. 45th St. sued their landlords for installing a keyless entry system...
John Daly approved to use cart at PGA Championship
John Daly has been approved to use a cart next week in the PGA Championship because of an injured right knee. He will be the first player to ride a...
Blue states are still drowning in red ink
President Trump’s presidency has been a boon for states. Thanks to major increases in state tax collections in late 2017 and mid-2018, 41 states have recovered from the Great Recession....
'Lucifer' star Tom Ellis is 'delighted' to be back, baring more butt
When Fox canceled “Lucifer” in May 2018, the decision was hellish for series star Tom Ellis. “I didn’t expect it to happen, and when it did, I was gutted,” says...
Erdogan's deathblow to Turkish democracy
ISTANBUL — The people of Istanbul are flaming mad, and with good reason: On Monday, the country’s national election board canceled the results of the March 31 mayoral election and...
Mom stifles screams as jurors shown never-before-seen footage of Bronx bodega slay
The mother of an innocent teen killed by a pack of gangbangers at a Bronx bodega last year stifled screams in court Tuesday as never-before-seen NYPD footage of the machete...
Joe Tsai in rare Nets interview: Why I chose them over the Rockets
Joe Tsai admitted when he was first contacted about buying the Nets two years ago he didn’t take it seriously at first, but he eventually picked them over the Rockets...
'Medicare for All' is a job-killer for America's largest industry
If you’re looking for work, this is the best job market in 50 years. The economy is soaring. But Democrats running for president are pitching plans that will destroy millions...
'Upselling' is a sneaky way restaurants and servers make bank
Would you like fries with that? How about a $100 bottle of wine? Grey Goose in your martini? Say yes, and you’ve been “upsold” — meaning, tricked into spending more...
Jerry Falwell Jr. endorsed Trump after Cohen took care of 'racy' pics: report
Months before evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr.’s game-changing presidential endorsement of Donald Trump in 2016, Falwell asked Trump fixer Michael Cohen for a personal favor.
Ex-NBA referee pleads guilty in NCAA basketball bribery scandal
A former NBA ref who went into the bespoke suit business pleaded guilty on Tuesday to paying bribes to former Auburn coach and professional player Chuck “The Rifleman” Person as...
Where Mickey Callaway really stands in desperate Mets times
SAN DIEGO — Mickey Callaway’s footing as Mets manager remains secure, but for how long? A club source on Tuesday described it as “way, way too early,” when asked about...
Trial begins for man feds say was Hezbollah 'sleeper' agent
A Bronx man who is accused of working as a deep-cover “sleeper” agent for Hezbollah — appearing to lead an otherwise normal life while secretly conducting surveillance on New York...
Cuomo takes step one on overtime abuse at the MTA
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday finally addressed the Metropolitan Transit Authority’s soaring overtime outlays: “It’s unacceptable, and the MTA has to do a better job of controlling its costs.” Well,...
De Blasio rolls out health care plan for illegal immigrants
Illegal immigrants living in the Bronx will be able to get a "care card" entitling them to free health coverage from the city starting in August, the mayor announced Tuesday....
De Blasio's latest 'diversity' perversity
New York is famous for its cultural institutions, but Mayor Bill de Blasio seems to think they’re run by bigots — and he’s moving to penalize them for it. As...
Shocking video shows Russian copilot dangling out cockpit
Amazing video footage shows the copilot from Sunday's burning Russian plane climbing out of a shattered cockpit window as flames and black smoke engulfed the aircraft -- then frantically scramble...
A new look at the sleaze of New York's political-industrial complex
Here’s a new insight on the sleazy political-industrial complex that dominates New York state government: The (Albany) Times Union just caught a top lobbying firm providing unpaid fundraising help to...
Aaron Boone is atop the list of Yankees saviors
Aaron Boone sounded like a self-help guru on endless loop. The Yankees manager met each new injury — and at times it felt like one a day — with statements...
Newhouse co. sends bumbling exec to lay off entire Times-Picayune staff
The Newhouse family, which owns publications ranging from Vanity Fair to The Star-Ledger, just gave a lesson on the wrong way to shutter a newspaper. The New York media dynasty...
How to pack properly for a vacation, according to an expert
In a new study examining Americans travel and packing habits, 65 percent admit to having real difficulty when it comes to packing for a trip.
Pompeo makes unannounced trip to Iraq amid tensions with Iran
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an unannounced, dead-of-night jaunt to Iraq on Tuesday, showing support for the country's government in the face as escalating tensions between the US and...
Man charged with staging murder of newlywed wife over 33 years ago
A Maryland man has been charged in his wife's murder -- more than 30 years after cops mistakenly determined she was killed in a home invasion. John Joseph Norton of...
John Davidson is a Rangers lock, so let the free-agency frenzy begin
Regarding the Rangers, into Day Three of this week’s organizational meetings pending the anticipated inauguration of John Davidson that most surely will be the biggest one ever: 1. JD: It...
Why FBI Director Christopher Wray won't use the term 'spying'
FBI Director Christopher Wray refused to use the term"spying" on Tuesday when referring to the bureau's investigation into the Trump campaign — despite the attorney general's use of the term.
Great-grandmother with CBD oil arrested at Disney World
Disney World may be the most magical place on Earth, but it turned into a legal nightmare for a great-grandmother with arthritis. A 69-year-old woman was arrested at a Disney...
De Blasio 'exploded' over comparison to Donald Trump
Mayor Bill de Blasio's mind "exploded" when a reporter compared him to President Donald Trump at a Bronx press conference Tuesday. De Blasio was ducking media questions about a Department...
Tanzania plans cable car for Mount Kilimanjaro
DAR ES SALAAM - Tanzania wants to boost tourist numbers by putting a cable car on Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain and is in talks about the project with a...
Why caring about humankind means caring about biodiversity
You may go your entire life without seeing an endangered species, yet the globe’s biodiversity crisis threatens all of humanity in numerous unseen or unrecognized ways, scientists say. A massive...
Bloody naked man attacks baby in stroller on Atlantic City street
A naked, bleeding man who was high on drugs attacked a 9-month-old baby in a stroller — sending the tot to the hospital — on an Atlantic City street, according...
Liverpool's sensational comeback stuns Lionel Messi
LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool delivered the greatest in a long line of famous comebacks to reach the Champions League final on Tuesday, beating Lionel Messi's Barcelona 4-0 at Anfield to...
These AI-powered gadgets do all the thinking for you
In case you haven’t been paying attention, gadgets with artificial intelligence are getting even smarter. Feel free to panic about ���Terminator”-style robots taking over the world, but for now, these...
Johnny Manziel apologizes to estranged wife in now-deleted birthday message
"There would be no life for me without you having come into mine," Manziel wrote.
Closer look at the UN 'mass extinctions' warning and other commentary
Libertarian: About That UN ‘Mass Extinctions’ Warning "A new United Nations report won lots of headlines repeating its claim that the global rate of species extinction is massively accelerating, with...
Horse bucks off NYPD mounted cop on way to funeral for late DA
An NYPD officer with the Mounted Division was thrown off his horse in the middle of a Queens crosswalk Tuesday -- but got right back up and hoofed it away...
Knicks or Nets? Jalen Rose says Kyrie Irving's choice is obvious
The Knicks and Nets can both afford to chase the biggest free-agent stars this summer, and both are expected to be in the race for Kyrie Irving, whose stay in...
Nxivm 'slave' gives jurors look inside alleged sex cult
A Nxivm sex cult “slave’’ took the stand in Brooklyn federal court Tuesday to reveal the twisted inner workings of the upstate group. The woman, referred to on the stand...
High school teacher goes viral with Gen Z slang list
Parents: You may want to bookmark this page. A Massachusetts high school teacher recently became "Internet famous" after his impressive comprehensive running list of slang terms went viral. James Callahan,...
43 more measles cases confirmed in NYC since late April
The city Health Department announced Tuesday that the number of measles cases in the city has hit 466 since the outbreak began in October. That's an increase of 43 cases...
Digging deep into Daniel Jones' biggest knock
It was really not much of a debate at all. There were those heading into the NFL draft that liked Daniel Jones as a quarterback prospect, liked him a great...
'Tolkien' biopic suffers from too much restraint
If there’s one thing I took away from “Tolkien,” it’s that I’ve been saying the “Lord of the Rings” author’s name wrong: it’s “Tol-keen,” not “Tol-kee-yen.” There, I just saved...
E-bike bandits are terrorizing Bronx delivery workers: cops
A pair of e-bike thieves have been terrorizing delivery workers in the Bronx over the last two months and stealing their souped-up cycles, according to the NYPD. Cops say the...
AI can detect depression in children's speech: study
Artificial Intelligence could soon be used to spot signs of depression in humans who are too young to articulate their emotions. While experts estimate approximately one in five children suffer...
Type 2 diabetes sufferers warned about killer genital infection
Type 2 diabetes sufferers are being urged to watch for a killer genital infection that rots your privates. Experts are warning that one of the newer drugs being prescribed to...
One dead, 8 injured in shooting at Colorado charter school, 2 suspects in custody
One student was killed and eight wounded when two male classmates opened fire with handguns at a Colorado charter school, authorities said Tuesday. The violence unfolded just before 2 p.m....
Mexico says tariffs will juice up tomato prices in US
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s Economy Department says U.S. consumers could pay 38% to 70% more for tomatoes after the U.S. Commerce Department announced it would re-impose anti-dumping duties on Mexican...
Gaga's makeup artist shares her secrets for Met Gala greatness
The theme may have been camp, but Gaga took us to fashion church. “I’ve been through a lot with [Gaga]” says Sarah Tanno, longtime makeup artist to the pop sensation...
Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin's reaction to email hacking: 'omg'
Top Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin was shocked to learn that a hacker tried to gain access to Clinton's private email server — writing "omg" when she was alerted to...
Canadian traveler visited Seattle while infected with measles
Health officials in Seattle are warning about a Canadian traveler who passed through popular tourist spots in late April while infected with measles. The patient, described to be a male...
Pervert said he bought child sex doll to replace dead son: cops
A pervert has been charged with "child porn" offenses after he bought a kid-sized sex doll to 'replace' his dead son. Kenneth Harrisson, 54, from Canada, ordered the doll from...
Microsoft offers software tools to secure elections
Microsoft has announced an ambitious effort to make voting secure, verifiable and subject to reliable audits by registering ballots in encrypted form so they can be accurately and independently tracked...
Head of Mount Sinai research accused of 'gaslighting' female employees
The head of a globally recognized research institute at a top Manhattan medical school “gaslit” female underlings to push them out in favor of younger male employees, a new lawsuit...
Pakistani Christian girls trafficked to China in new 'bride market'
GUJRANWALA, Pakistan — Muqadas Ashraf was just 16 when her parents married her off to a Chinese man who had come to Pakistan looking for a bride. Less than five...
Shohei Ohtani making emphatic, partial return
Shohei Ohtani is back -- well, sort of. The Los Angeles Angels' two-way wunderkind will make his season debut Monday night, batting third as the DH against the Detroit Tigers....
The 'seismic change' coming Warriors are trying to ignore
The Warriors are not hiding from reality. They are trying to extend their playoff run to chase a third straight championship, but also to delay the inevitable. Breakups are coming,...
Lawyers for accused bodega killers say The Post spread 'falsehoods'
Defense lawyers for the gang-bangers on trial in the murder of an innocent teen at a Bronx bodega used The Post as a prop in court on Tuesday to try...
Chrome will make it harder for companies to track you — except Google
Chrome browser will make it harder for companies that are not Google to track you online. Google is about to make a move that will prove that it’s also getting...
Mongolia lifts quarantine after couple dies from eating raw marmot meat
Mongolia has lifted its six-day quarantine after a couple that had eaten raw marmot meat died of suspected bubonic plague, according to a new report. The Russian couple -- a...
Man busted after posting video of himself peeing on cop car
A New Jersey man took live streaming quite literally by peeing on an unoccupied police car as a crowd cheered him on outside a Newark movie theater, police said. Tauqeer...
'Team mom' accused of having sex with 11-year-old lacrosse player
A Washington state "team mom" is accused of having sex with an 11-year-old lacrosse player -- whose coach was her husband, according to court documents. Su Hyon Dillon, 44, admitted...
Being a mom is the equivalent of 2.5 full-time jobs, according to survey
Moms spend 97 hours a week parenting -- time spent in various ��jobs,” such as a chauffeur, chef and teacher, according to new research.
Protests erupt in India after top judge cleared of sexual harassment
NEW DELHI - Dozens of protesters gathered outside India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday, a day after a panel of judges dismissed a sexual harassment complaint against the chief justice, carrying...
The best and worst pregnancy advice expectant moms hear
Eighty-four percent of expectant mothers doubted the health choices they made during pregnancy, according to a new survey. In fact, despite many making modifications such as changing what they ate...
Man inspired by NYC subway ads rents billboard to apply for Disney job
The only thing more impressive than a great cover letter is a billboard. In an attempt to get the company’s attention, a man looking for a job at Walt Disney...
Lawmakers strike deal to catch reckless drivers, protect school buses
ALBANY — Yellow school buses will soon be equipped with cameras aimed at catching reckless drivers who pass them while stopped to board or drop off students, lawmakers confirmed Tuesday....
American Airlines flight attendant came to work with BAC 4 times the legal limit: report
An American Airlines flight attendant who showed up for work reeking of booze was found to be more than four times the legal limit, a report says. Cynthia Struble, 64,...
Gay penguin population is skyrocketing at this aquarium
It's The Stonewall Inn for penguins. Zookeepers at the Oceanworld Aquarium in Dingle, Ireland have revealed that eight of their 14 Gentoo penguin residents are in same-sex relationships. Coincidentally, their...
Adults who played ‘Pokemon’ on Game Boy have special ‘regions' in brains
Adults who played Pokémon as kids have specialized “Pokémon regions” in their brains that respond more to the digital characters compared to people who have never played the game, a...
Nick Bosa's controversial tweets will be ignored if he's good: Richard Sherman
Richard Sherman can live with Nick Bosa’s social media history — as long as the new 49ers defensive end lives up to his No. 2 draft pick status, that is....
95-year-old World War II vet dies on return trip from Honor Flight
A 95-year-old World War II veteran who flew from California to Washington, DC, to be honored for his service collapsed and died during the return trip, according to the organization...
Cat claws the crap out of its owner over a stupid prank
This kitty went nuts after its owner scared the animal by popping out of a suitcase. Anna Colarusso from Lagrangeville, New York, wanted to show her boyfriend how big her...
Harry Potter 'Wizard' brunch, dinner theater coming to NYC
Grab your wands, Potter fans: It's time for brunch ... and dinner. Two days of immersive, magical meals are heading to New York Aug. 17 and 18, when they'll transform...
Mechanic suffers burns after flames at Queens auto body shop
A mechanic was seriously burned Tuesday morning at a Queens auto body shop when his co-worker started the car he was repairing, an FDNY spokesman and sources said. The man...
'Game of Thrones' star shares moving tribute for fallen character
Spoiler alert — “Game of Thrones” star Nathalie Emmanuel has given Missandei a touching tribute on Instagram. In the most recent episode of Season 8, “The Last of the Starks,”...
Cardinals vs. Phillies: Struggling pitchers will mean plenty of runs
The St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies enter their series in the top 10 in MLB in runs per game with both plating over 5.1 runs per game. Many remember...
Students protest as high school senior faces deportation
PHOENIX — A high school football player who has been in the US since he was a toddler was in custody for possible deportation to his native Mexico, prompting a...
Sandra Bland recorded cop's threat during own arrest before her death
New cellphone video has emerged revealing that Sandra Bland recorded her 2015 arrest at a traffic stop in Texas days before she died in her jail cell. In the newly...
Spirit Airlines flight forced to land over unusual odor
A Spirit Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Dallas on Sunday morning due to an unusual odor on board. The news marks the second time in...
Dallas Keuchel's free agency defiance is only growing
Dallas Keuchel has made it this far and he’s not about to cave in any time soon. The free-agent pitcher doesn’t plan on sitting out the whole year, but he...
The infamous 'Game of Thrones' coffee cup wasn't from Starbucks
The rogue modern coffee cup that somehow made its way into the latest episode of “Game of Thrones” was not from Starbucks, as many fans initially speculated, according to HBO....
CC Sabathia's dream retirement: Yankees front office, podcast and no 'f--king stupid' suits
At the location of his still relatively new part-time job, CC Sabathia is his usual chill self. He is sitting in the green room at ESPN’s plush South Street Seaport...
No, Met Gala, gender fluidity and camp aren't the same thing
The Met's Costume Institute threw its big annual bash last night, and despite some confusion over the year's campy theme, most of the celebrity guests did just fine, sticking to...
Low-income moms in four cities are getting $4,000 a year with no strings attached
Mothers in four US cities are being paid $4,000 a year as part of a national study on how regular infusions of cash affect the well-being of children, including how...
The Met Gala went from A-list elite to tacky trash
There is a scene in the comedy film “Mean Girls” that takes place at a high school Halloween party. Vapid teen girl after vapid teen girl arrives at a suburban...
Georgia mayor urged to quit over alleged comment about black job candidate
The mayor of a predominantly white city in Georgia is facing calls to resign after she allegedly said residents weren’t “ready” to have a black city administrator, a report said....
Reckless pet owner walks the dog while driving
An irresponsible pet owner in Austin, Texas, was caught driving down the street as his dog followed along on a leash. The resident who filmed the incident said the driver...
A scale for NBA playoffs teams' current power ratings
While it’s easy to use point spreads to determine the perceived superior team in each ongoing NBA playoff series, building a Power Ratings scale that accurately reflects the current market...
Sunscreen chemicals seep into your bloodstream after one day of use: study
The chemicals in popular sunscreens don’t just sit on the surface of the skin — many of them are absorbed into the bloodstream at levels that far surpass government-recommended thresholds...
Prosecutors reveal Nxivm founder's first 'sex slave'
The leader of the upstate sex cult Nxivm recruited a 15-year-old girl from Mexico as his first “sex slave," prosecutors revealed Tuesday. Details of the beginnings of DOS, the secret...
Mourners bid farewell to Queens DA Richard Brown
Hundreds of mourners and a slew of city dignitaries turned out Tuesday to bid a final farewell to Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown, who died last week at the...
Brazilian model's husband will be charged over her drowning death
The husband of a Brazilian model who fell from a yacht and drowned in a raging storm will be charged with manslaughter for ignoring warnings about rough weather, police sources...
Drunk man on lawnmower arrested after crashing into parked police car: cops
Florida authorities say they arrested an inebriated man on a lawnmower who slammed into a police officer’s parked, unoccupied cruiser. The alleged alcohol-fueled fender-bender in Haines City on Saturday evening...
Disney announces 3 new 'Star Wars' films
"Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" will not be the war to end all "Wars." Disney announced on Tuesday that after this final chapter in the latest trilogy is released...
Tim Tebow's fiancée mourns death of 13-year-old sister
Tebow and Nel-Peters posted tributes to social media on Saturday.
Dow plunges 473 points as US-China trade tensions escalate
The stock market got clobbered on Tuesday, its worst day since the start of the year as President Trump’s threats over the weekend to hike tariffs on Chinese goods moved...
Video shows pair leaving Midtown deli after worker is stabbed
Cops released new images of a pair of suspects — a blonde woman and a male pal — who police sources say allegedly stabbed a deli worker in Midtown. The...
Elephant kills soldier on anti-poaching mission in Africa
Britain’s Ministry of Defense says Guardsman Mathew Talbot of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards was on patrol in Liwonde National Park, Malawi when he was killed on Sunday.
How Mats Zuccarello's Stars emergence could help Rangers
Mats Zuccarello is giving his current team a major boost, and he's on the verge of doing the same for his old team, too. The former Rangers winger has three...
Facebook, Instagram delete more accounts linked to Russia
Facebook said on Monday it had removed multiple pages, groups and accounts linked mostly to Russia that were used to spread misleading information on the social network and its Instagram...
Apple, Google remove dating apps that allowed children to make profiles
According to the Federal Trade Commission, three dating apps from Ukraine-based company Wildec LLC failed to block users under the age of 13 from using the app.
Falling meat cleaver nearly strikes man dead
This is one way to “meat” your neighbors. A man was nearly struck by a falling meat cleaver while walking by a residential building in Guangzhou, China. The building management...
Twins vs. Blue Jays: Jose Berrios has the upper hand on Toronto
Some weekend transactions you may have missed. ... Mets Travis d’Arnaud is now a Dodger. Morning host Norah O’Donnell has been reassigned to CBS Evening News. And Lori Loughlin’s daughter...
These animal diseases pose the biggest threat to humanity: CDC
Talk of "the plague" may conjure macabre images of skulls, rats and mass burials — but deadly diseases that spread via animal contact remain a threat even today, warns the...
A little help! Bobcat finds itself tangled in a soccer net
Wildlife officials in Colorado are advising residents to take down their soccer nets when not in use after a bobcat became stuck in one. The southeast branch of Colorado Parks...
Jason Pierre-Paul's car crash could cost him entire season
Jason Pierre-Paul's car accident could him the entire season. The Buccaneers defensive end is said to have "suffered a potential season-ending fractured neck injury" in the single-car crash last week,...
Russian airport workers caught on tape joking about deadly plane crash: report
Russian airport officials were caught on tape laughing and making jokes as they watched a passenger jet burn, killing 41 people, over the weekend. “It’s burning strongly. If it landed...
Dad accused of letting daughter burn alive was also badly scorched
The monster dad who allegedly left his 3-year-old daughter to burn alive in a car that was chained shut suffered burns to 70 percent of his body, leaving him unable...
Padres star rookie takes out award anger on Pete Alonso
SAN DIEGO — Chris Paddack took his NL Rookie of the Month slight seriously. The Padres brash right-hander fired 7 ²/₃ shutout innings in which he allowed only four hits...
James Beard Awards 2019 announced: NYC no longer the culinary capital
Let’s just stay in tonight. The James Beard Foundation Awards were announced last night, handing out what some call the Oscars of the food world. And even though New York...
Pelosi says Trump is 'goading' Democrats to impeach him
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday said President Trump is “goading” the Democrats to impeach him because he believes it would help him solidify his base. Pelosi has resisted calls...
Kentucky Derby winner out of Preakness Stakes in Triple Crown debacle
There will be no Triple Crown winner this year. Controversial Kentucky Derby winner Country House will not be running in the May 18 Preakness Stakes after developing a cough, trainer...
Europe measles outbreak infects 34,000: travel advisory
More than 34,000 Europeans were infected with the measles during the first two months of 2019, most of whom are in Ukraine but who inhabit 42 countries in all. In...
North Carolina man busted with weapon of mass destruction
A man in a North Carolina town has been arrested for possessing a weapon of mass destruction with a "huge potential for disaster," sheriff officials said. Owen Gregory Dean, 44,...
Tyson installing metal-detecting X-ray machines after chicken recall
Tyson Foods Inc., the producer of processed meats, will recall nearly 12 million pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strip products due to metal contamination concerns, the US Department of Agriculture...
Julian Edelman shuts up Jets fan in front of Odell and Saquon
https://youtu.be/6uffoit7bjs Julian Edelman: 1, Gang Green faithful: 0. Following Monday's Met Gala, the Patriots receiver was seen leaving an afterparty at the Standard Hotel, exiting with Giants running back Saquon...
Idiot trying to French kiss a crab gets what he deserves
Friends don’t let friends put their tongue between the pincers of a giant crab — or do they? That’s only one group who tempts karma in this episode of “They...
College football Over/Unders: Clemson owns slight edge over Alabama
LAS VEGAS — With the release of regular-season win totals just on the horizon, it’s a great time to look ahead at the coming college football season. Bettors will want...
White House orders McGahn not to comply with House subpoena
The Trump administration is directing former White House counsel Don McGahn not to comply with a subpoena from the House Judiciary Committee to turn over documents related to special counsel...
How embarrassing Suzy Kolber kiss attempt saved Joe Namath
Joe Namath's drinking rock bottom became internet fodder for years and may have saved his life. The Jets' Super Bowl III hero opened up in his new book — "All...
Dumb motorcyclist taunts cops and then crashes
Helmet cam footage released by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office in Clearwater, Florida, shows the moment a motorcyclist collided with a car after revving his engine to taunt police. Ryan...
McConnell declares 'case closed' with end of Mueller probe
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell proclaimed "case closed" now that special counsel Robert Mueller has completed his investigation and concluded that President Trump did not collude with the Russians during...
Don't fall for the 'one ring' robocall scam: FCC
Don't call back phone numbers that ring once and hang up, the Federal Communications Commission has warned. People throughout the US have been receiving "one ring" or "wangiri" robocalls in...
Cat accidentally hitches ride from Utah to Florida
A pet cat from Utah went on a real-life "Incredible Journey." An animal rescue group in Marianna, Fla., posted a picture of the lost feline on its Facebook page, along...
Bumbling inventor accidentally freezes garage doors in his neighborhood
We often take modern conveniences like keyless entry and automatic garage doors for granted, but residents of North Olmsted, Ohio, just experienced what it is like to have both of...
Tattooed sex offender nabbed on L train for gruesome Florida murder
NYPD cops busted a tatted convicted sex offender wanted for the “unusually gory” mutilation and murder of an elderly man in Florida last month, according to police and reports. A...
Apple's iPhone battery life claims are greatly exaggerated, study says
Apple is exaggerating the maximum battery life for several of its iPhones, a new consumer advocacy report concludes. According to UK consumer group Which?, in tests of nine iPhone models,...
Reds closer rips team's treatment: 'Using me horribly wrong'
Raisel Iglesias is only 29, but he’s clinging to the old-school definition of his role as the culprit for his poor pitching. The Reds closer has struggled early on this...
North Korea turns to wigs, false eyelashes to skirt sanctions
North Korea is finding that there’s no such thing as a bad hair day when it comes to fighting crippling economic sanctions. The Hermit Kingdom has been quietly raking in...
Post-apartheid South Africa is the world’s most unequal country
JOHANNESBURG — Perhaps nowhere in today’s South Africa is the country’s inequality on more dramatic display than in the neighboring Johannesburg suburbs of Sandton and Alexandra. With its gleaming high-rises...
How an old Yankees leader ironically inspired young Mets catcher
Having grown up in Puerto Rico, born in 1994, Tomas Nido eventually came around to worshipping and emulating Yadier Molina. The Cardinals’ catcher didn’t make his big-league debut until 2004,...
Puppy pulls off impressive Jenga move
Remington, an adorable 3-month-old Labrador puppy, pulls off a perfectly executed Jenga move in a cute new video. Remington’s owner, Jeffrey Hammond, was playing Jenga with his pals when his...
Wild video shows moment out-of-control car topples Brooklyn building
Surveillance video shows the moment an out-of-control driver careened into a Brooklyn building, sending it crumbling to the ground. The footage shows the car zoom into the two-story building on...
John Sterling was not ready for young Yankee's home run
And Sterling goes silent! The toughest start to a season in recent Yankees memory has been hard on John Sterling, all these names to remember and home-run calls to create....
Father charged after leaving son in hot SUV for nearly six hours
A 4-year-old Minnesota boy died after his father left him inside a hot SUV for nearly six hours while he worked, authorities said. Kristopher Alexander Taylor, 26, of Apple Valley,...
Odell Beckham: From Giants despair to Browns as 'new Patriots'
Odell Beckham Jr. has big plans for the Browns. Speaking with GQ ahead of Monday night's Met Gala, the lightning-rod receiver spoke about his offseason trade from the Giants, stating...
Two college pals found dead near campus in grisly murder-suicide
Two Texas State University students were found dead near campus in what police describe as a murder-suicide, according to officials. Matthew Pfluger and Connor Shannon, both 24, were close pals...
'Magic mushrooms' could be decriminalized in Denver
A truly mind-altering experience is coming to Denver on Tuesday — as voters weigh whether to decriminalize "magic mushrooms." The Colorado capital could become the first city in the US...
Amazon opens first cashier-less 'Go' store in New York
Amazon a year ago launched its high-tech Go convenience store, where shoppers can pull items off the shelf and walk out. Now it’s adding a decidedly low-tech feature: accepting cash....
'Who cares?' Kyrie Irving's depressing Celtics season ending predictably
It was seven months ago that Kyrie Irving told a raucous Boston crowd he was going to re-sign with the Celtics. That now seems as likely as the Earth actually...
Corrupt politicians could be forced to return campaign donations
Politicians convicted of felonies would be required to return all campaign donations under legislation finally moving through the state Senate. The corrupt felons would have two years upon conviction to...
HBO removes coffee cup from 'Game of Thrones' scene
The Starbucks-like coffee cup seen 'round the world — and all of Westeros — after it was accidentally left in a scene of the latest episode of “Game of Thrones”...
Plane crash survivor says God will 'judge' passengers who grabbed bags
A survivor of the Russian plane crash that killed 41 of 78 people aboard expressed dismay that some passengers delayed the evacuation by grabbing their belongings — but asked that...
Missing Maleah Davis had been removed from home after abuse allegations
The 4-year-old Texas girl who her stepfather said was kidnapped over the weekend had recently been returned home after Child Protective Services removed her, according to a new report. Maleah...
Why I finally stopped lying to my kid
Good parenting always seems to come back to bite me in the ass.
Ocasio-Cortez reportedly in talks to make Green New Deal documentary
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is talking to the filmmaker who chronicled the political upstart's run for Congress in a Netflix documentary about a new project highlighting her Green New Deal environmental...
China downplays tensions over Trump's tariffs threat
China played down tensions with the US after President Trump threatened in a tweet to impose a new round of tariffs on Chinese goods, and confirmed that Beijing's top negotiator...
Nurse allegedly took nude photos of elderly patients
A Pennsylvania nurse took "explicit and private" photographs of at least 17 elderly nursing home patients — and sent the images to her boyfriend, police said. Ashley Ann Smith, 30,...
Italian town is selling houses for $1.60 — with a catch
For the price of an espresso lungo, you too can own a classic home in Italy. In Sicily, just a few hours’ drive from the famed Amalfi coast, the ancient...
Rising Mets star is swinging baseball's most unique bat
SAN DIEGO — It is, Brandon Nimmo observed, “kind of weird.” We are discussing Jeff McNeil’s unique knobless bat, his baseball weapon of choice that is “kind of the first...
Yonkers eighth-grader charged with murder after shooting innocent teen
A 15-year-old gangbanger wannabe who allegedly opened fire on a Yonkers street last month — killing an innocent teen as she tried to save her little sister — finally turned...
Tot with Down syndrome slides right into soccer crowd’s hearts
Soccer fans at Liberty Stadium in Swansea, Wales, went wild as Eli Fisher, a 6-year-old boy with Down syndrome, scored a goal against Swansea City mascot Cyril the Swan. The...
Woman held in Poland for adding LGBT symbol to revered icon
WARSAW, Poland — A protest is planned in Poland later Tuesday after police held a human rights activist for a few hours on allegations she desecrated the country's most revered...
Clint Frazier wants to help Yankees more than ever before
Clint Frazier’s bat was living up to the hype. His production was proving essential for the injury-riddled Yankees. Finally, his time had come — until it hadn’t. He turned his...
Cal Clutterbuck's injuries are worse than anyone imagined
The injury to Cal Clutterbuck’s back was even worse than it appeared. The integral Islanders winger has been dealing with a few serious ailments for almost two months that eventually...
University at Albany to open time capsule from 1964
ALBANY, N.Y. — University at Albany officials will be opening a time capsule sealed inside a campus building in 1964. The ceremony on Tuesday is part of the state school's...
The Mickey Callaway watch is getting close as Mets start to spiral
SAN DIEGO — Give Pete Alonso credit. The kid still cares. How many Mets fans can say the same? Completely understandable of that latter group, to be clear. If you...
Biden has gigantic lead over Bernie Sanders, new poll shows
Joe Biden has opened up a 32-point lead over Sen. Bernie Sanders, his closest Democratic rival, according to a poll released Monday. The former vice president got support from 46...
How the Mets plan to handle tricky Steven Matz injury
SAN DIEGO — The Mets appear to have avoided a significant hit to their starting rotation. Steven Matz will miss his scheduled start Wednesday against the Padres, after an examination...
Yankees rookie is finally living his dream
Like so many Venezuelan kids, Thairo Estrada grew up watching Felix Hernandez. He was only 9 years old when King Felix made his major league debut. Estrada had a dream,...
All directly involved in Sri Lanka Easter bombings dead or arrested: cops
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lankan police say two bomb experts were among the suicide attackers who struck churches and hotels on Easter and all those directly involved in the...
Robert Mueller has dinner with 'NCIS' actor David McCallum
WASHINGTON — Special counsel Robert Mueller has materialized in Washington. On Monday night, he was spotted leaving Martin’s Tavern with actor and writer David McCallum, who plays “Ducky” on "NCIS."...
Kevin Knox's Knicks transformation is underway
The mission to make Knicks forward Kevin Knox better next season has begun. Knicks coach David Fizdale revealed he spent all of last week with the Knicks’ 2018 lottery pick...
Rockets survive furious Warriors rally to even series
HOUSTON — James Harden scored 38 points and the Houston Rockets held on for a 112-108 win over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night to even their Western Conference...
Recent airline crashes run against trend toward safer flying
After a long trend toward greater safety in air travel, there has been an uptick in airline accidents and deaths in 2018 and 2019. Many aviation experts regard that recent...
Kevin Durant relentlessly heckled by 'New York Knicks' chant
The Knicks buzz is following Kevin Durant everywhere. As Durant’s Warriors lost Game 4 to the Rockets 112-108 in Houston on Monday to even their best-of-seven series – moving him...
Brandon Nimmo doesn't believe in Mickey Callaway's plan to break slump
SAN DIEGO — Brandon Nimmo received the advice, but isn’t so sure it’s right for him. As the Mets outfielder muddles through a horrific slump — he is 0-for-26 after...
Alleged Gerald Ford grave vandal pleads not guilty
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A 19-year-old man suspected of defacing the gravesite of former President Gerald Ford and first lady Betty Ford has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges. The...
Jacob deGrom is reliving his Mets' worst nightmare
SAN DIEGO — Jacob deGrom is back to being Jacob deGrom, which, translated, means pitching brilliantly and not winning the game. In a throwback performance from last year, the Mets...
Brooklyn building collapses after being rammed into by out-of-control driver
A Brooklyn building collapsed into a heap of rubble after an out-of-control driver rammed into it on Monday night, authorities said. The driver careened into the two-story building on Avenue...
Giancarlo Stanton facing first big recovery hurdle
Giancarlo Stanton will get a glimpse of how his left arm will respond to swinging a bat Tuesday. “Ramp it up and see how it goes,’’ said Stanton, who went...
AOC blown away by first experience with a garbage disposal
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is learning a lot of new things in Washington — including what a garbage disposal is. The 29-year-old freshman congresswoman posted photos and videos on...