May 8, 2019
Councilman Ruben Diaz Sr. says he wouldn't 'rat' someone out for sexual harassment
Bronx Councilman Ruben Diaz Sr. interrupted a City Council sensitivity training on Wednesday, yelling that he wouldn’t “rat” if he saw sexually harassment happening at the council’s offices, sources who...
Jackie Bradley's homer-robbing catch helps bring Red Sox to .500
BALTIMORE — After Chris Sale and Jackie Bradley Jr. got Boston to the 12th inning, Andrew Benintendi took it from there. Benintendi delivered the tiebreaking home run, and Boston received...
Trump pledges more disaster money to Florida, says Puerto Rico should be 'grateful'
WASHINGTON - At a campaign rally in Panama City Beach Florida, President Trump promised Floridians more disaster dollars, while suggesting Puerto Ricans should be “grateful” for his administration’s response. The...
Man says women he invited to spend the night swiped watches, $25K in cash
A Madison Avenue resident awoke to find two of his pricey watches -- including a $42,000 Rolex -- and $25,000 in cash were stolen after he invited a pair of...
Kyrie Irving and the Knicks are officially on the clock
You can now ask him about July 1. Kyrie Irving’s two-year stint with the Celtics appears over as he bowed out with another stinker of an outing Wednesday — 6-for-21...
Cubs ban fan for gesture: 'Doesn't matter' if it was racist
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs have banned indefinitely from Wrigley Field the fan that used what appeared to be a racist hand gesture behind an African American television reporter during...
Trump skewers Buttigieg, 2020 Dem rivals at raucous Florida rally
President Trump went after four of his Democratic opponents at a Florida campaign rally Wednesday night, smacking South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg especially hard for the first time.
Another yeshiva closed in Brooklyn amid measles outbreak
The city Health Department shuttered another Brooklyn yeshiva on Wednesday for refusing orders to fight the measles outbreak, officials said.
More than 100 moms will get paid $12K for poverty study
More than 100 New York City moms living below the poverty level will be given $12,000 with no strings attached as part of a new study measuring the effect of...
Firm urges JPMorgan investors to reject Jamie Dimon's compensation package
Jamie Dimon earns too much money, according to one of Wall Street’s most powerful watchdogs. An influential advisory firm recommended that JPMorgan Chase shareholders reject a $31 million compensation package...
6-year-old boy dies after mom crashes into parked cars in Brooklyn
A 6-year-old boy died after his mother crashed their car in Brooklyn on Wednesday, police said. Jerry Louisamard was in the back seat of a 2013 Toyota Highlander when his...
Nouriel Roubini calls bitcoins 's--coins' at SALT conference
LAS VEGAS — Potty mouth Nouriel Roubini is stirring a new s- -tstorm over cryptocurrencies. The notoriously bearish NYU economist — who earned the nickname Dr. Doom for predicting the financial...
6th grader in Colorado school shooting grabbed bat so he could 'go down fighting'
A sixth-grader who survived the Colorado school shooting held on to a baseball bat during the attack because he wanted to go down fighting, he said on Wednesday. Nate Holley...
Running out of reasons to believe Mets turnaround is coming
SAN DIEGO — Now this historical comparison, I did not see coming as the Mets gathered their belongings to get the heck out of America’s classiest city, their season on...
Escalating US-China trade rift risks causing 'bad' Black Friday
You’ve heard of Black Friday. That’s a good day for business because consumers start their Christmas shopping. Well, May 10 is also a sort of Black Friday — but the...
Stock of Tinder's parent company soars thanks to dating site's 'secret sauce'
Spring is in full swing — and Wall Street is gaga over Tinder again. Shares of Match Group, the hookup app’s parent company, soared 12 percent to $67.88 on news...
Giants coordinator already thinks Daniel Jones can start
The way Mike Shula sees it, on a different franchise without an Eli Manning standing in his way, Daniel Jones could have been Sam Darnold ... Day 1 starter. “I...
Firefighter recalls desperate bid to save family killed in Harlem fire
The FDNY firefighter who was captured on video trying desperately to save a doomed family of six from a Harlem apartment fire early Wednesday told The Post that he was...
NY losing out to NJ on sports betting bonanza
ALBANY-- New York is a big loser for not legalizing mobile sports betting -- missing out on millions of dollars in tax revenue while wagers on games by Big Apple...
Yankees stymied by Mariners pitcher with mystery substance
After the Yankees were shut down by Seattle’s Yusei Kikuchi, they credited the left-hander, who didn’t give up a hit until the sixth inning. “Sometimes, you’ve got to tip your...
Former anti-vaxx mom explains why she changed her mind
A Pennsylvania mom who grew up unvaccinated has turned into a pro-inoculation preacher. Abbey Clint recently wrote on Facebook about choosing not to follow in her anti-vaxxer mom's footsteps and...
Denver passes referendum allowing magic mushrooms
Voters in Denver approved a referendum that would decriminalize magic mushrooms in the city Tuesday, a report said.
Mental health has 'worsened' over the past year despite ThriveNYC
The $560 million in taxpayer money spent on First Lady Chirlane McCray’s ThriveNYC program hasn’t adequately addressed the need for mental-health services in the city — which actually “worsened” over...
Video shows shocking moment hit-and-run driver rams into woman
A hit-and-run driver slammed into a 27-year-old woman crossing a Brooklyn street Wednesday, catapulting her across the intersection in a horrifying incident that was caught on video. The driver of...
Ex-FBI agent reveals secrets that made him the real-life 'Mindhunter'
When John Douglas started with the FBI in Detroit in 1970, the city was experiencing a wave of bank robberies that fell under his jurisdiction. Whenever he transported bank robbers...
Bodegas vs. delis: Do New Yorkers even know the difference?
Deep in the heart of every New Yorker lies a strongly held belief that is difficult to express: There is a distinction between a bodega and a deli. NY1 traffic...
Yankees lose their pleasant surprise to injury
Now the Yankees' backups are getting hurt. Gio Urshela has been one of the unsung heroes for the beat-up Bombers, but the third baseman left Wednesday night's game against the...
Anthony Bourdain's former UES condo is in contract
The former home of late chef and television personality Anthony Bourdain, and his estranged wife Ottavia Busia, is in contract for close to its $3.3 million asking price. It first...
Yankees' unexpected ace faces dilemma
That Domingo German would have an innings cap this year was not entirely unexpected. That the right-hander would be the Yankees’ early-season ace and one of the best pitchers in...
Real estate investor aims to sell $12.5M Manhattan townhouse
Tech investor Arthur Becker’s stake in the Cary Tamarkin-designed 10 Sullivan St. — which was around $20 million — keeps paying off. In 2016, Becker had that stake transferred to...
Former Met Opera maestro's brother lists Chelsea home
Artist Tom Levine has listed his Chelsea loft for $10.5 million. Levine’s brother is the former Metropolitan Opera maestro James Levine, who came under fire in 2017 when allegations surfaced...
Ditch the Hamptons for these outdoorsy NYC homes
New Yorkers generally settle for sunbathing on shared tar rooftops, but there’s nothing like luxuriating in your own private outdoor oasis to enjoy the weather. Plenty of homes around the...
Giants' dream for retooled defense starts with unsolicited Jabrill Peppers 'love'
This was not long after the stunning trade became official and the Giants knew they were getting back a young safety, Jabrill Peppers, as part of a mega-deal that shipped...
Mark Ronson eyes $7.45M Central Park West home
Mark Ronson, the Oscar-winning music producer/songwriter, had a blast DJing this week’s Met Gala after party. But outside of that event, Ronson has been on a house hunt — and...
'KD' author: Knicks' Kevin Durant scuttlebutt is way too much
The author of a new biography on Kevin Durant said Knicks fans should slow down before buying a Kevin Durant jersey. “If they don’t mind their hearts broken, they can...
Bad breakup leads to revenge porn and gay outing: suit
A Manhattan man said his ex-boyfriend first stole his pricey Swiss timepiece, then outed him as gay and sent revenge porn to his friends when he demanded it back. The...
Shutterstock founder finds buyer for Tribeca penthouse
Jon Oringer, the founder and CEO of stock media provider Shutterstock, along with wife Talia, are in contract to sell their Tribeca penthouse for just under its $20 million asking...
Christie Brinkley sells Sag Harbor mansion
Christie Brinkley sold her Sag Harbor home for over $15 million. The listing broker was Douglas Elliman’s Enzo Morabito. Corcoran’s Susan Breitenbach brought the buyer. An apartment at 374 Broome...
'The Society' channels 'Party of Five' with murder and mayhem
Christopher Keyser is best known for creating “Party of Five,” which followed a family of siblings reeling after their parents’ deaths. On the surface, Keyser’s new Netflix series, “The Society,”...
LA authorities seize over 1,000 guns from mansion in Bel-Air
Authorities seized more than a thousand guns from a large Los Angeles home after getting an anonymous tip regarding illegal firearms sales in a posh area near the Playboy Mansion.
Trucker charged in crash that killed wedding-bound couple
A California trucker was charged Wednesday in connection with a fiery crash that killed a New Jersey bride and groom driving to their wedding in Pennsylvania last fall. Jaspreet Singh...
Trump's tariff tactic is the best way to finally make China stop cheating
China’s Communist rulers have no one to blame but themselves for the reported breakdown in trade talks with the Trump administration. Remember last December, when President Trump met with Chinese...
This FDNY lieutenant is an all-star chef with his own restaurant
As one of New York’s Bravest, FDNY Lt. John Sierp is used to putting out fires. But at his Murray Hill restaurant, Home Base Bistro, he brings the heat to...
Robert Kraft's lawyers fire back at prosecutors over lying accusations
Florida prosecutors in the Robert Kraft prostitution case have alleged two of the billionaire Patriots owner’s attorneys lied in court. But the lawyers William Burck and Alex Spiro fired back...
Why Jerry Nadler's 'constitutional crisis' talk is utter bull
From the moment the central claim of the Russiagate conspiracy was decimated by the Mueller report, Democrats have generated a series of manufactured outrages to keep the conspiracy dream alive....
Jachai Polite's ex-coach defends Jets' 'big-time steal'
Chris Rumph first saw Jachai Polite play at Mainland High School in Daytona Beach, Fla., in 2015. Rumph was an assistant at the University of Florida at the time, and...
The Times 'scoop' on Trump's taxes is nothing but old news
The latest pseudo-scandal over President Trump’s taxes is that he apparently took more losses than almost anyone in the country three decades ago — and by doing so, escaped the...
9-year-old boy charged with murdering his mom in Michigan
A 9-year-old boy is accused of fatally shooting his mother at their Michigan home on Monday, according to court documents. The young suspect was charged with murder on Tuesday for...
Sex offender arrested for sword slay claims to be serial killer
The tatted sex offender who was recently busted in New York for allegedly murdering an elderly man with a sword is now claiming to be behind a whole series of...
Playboy model's 'killer' was 'out of his mind' on drugs: lawyer
The Philadelphia man accused of gruesomely slaughtering a Playboy model in what prosecutors called a fit of "demonic torture" was “out of his mind” on ketamine during the killing, his...
Teamsters Union nixes popular NYCHA workers' deal
The members of the biggest labor union at the city's embattled New York City Housing Authority rejected a tentative contract deal that traded bonuses and wage hikes in exchange for...
Corey Johnson blasts de Blasio for skipping 'elite' Met Gala
Council Speaker Corey Johnson rapped Mayor de Blasio for skipping the Metropolitan Museum of Art's gala, saying one doesn't have to be "elite" to support the city's world-renowned cultural institutions....
Corey Johnson hangs tough in holding Blas accountable
Kudos to City Council Speaker Corey Johnson for standing firm in demanding more accountability from City Hall — especially when it comes to the rightly embattled $250-million-a-year ThriveNYC program. The...
Colorado school shooting suspect keeps head down in court
Shackled at the waist with his hair dyed purple, Devon Erickson — one of the Colorado STEM school shooting suspects — made his first court appearance Wednesday, in which spoke...
Trump is just fighting back in a trade war that China started long ago
China is up to its old tricks on trade, but it’s learning the hard way that there’s a new sheriff in town: President Trump. On Wednesday, Reuters confirmed Team Trump...
Inside the sex-crazed final weeks at America's elite colleges
John Avendano, Columbia College’s 2018 senior class president, received only one piece of advice from his predecessor. “She said, ‘Your best friends are going to ask who put them down...
We'll never know how many lives Kendrick Castillo and Riley Howell saved
This time the sole fatality in a school shooting was a kid who acted to stop the carnage from being far worse: Kendrick Castillo, 18 and just three days from...
Mickey Callaway calls out Mets as it all gets uglier
SAN DIEGO — The positive vibes of a breakout offensive performance lasted fewer than 24 hours for the Mets. Instead of building momentum, manager Mickey Callaway’s scuffling lineup lapsed into...
Tyronn Lue's Lakers party looks really bad after stunner
The Lakers and Tyronn Lue, by all accounts, wanted a piece of each other before negotiations turned sour in a hurry. Lue pulled out of the running in a stunner...
Ridiculous rally puts Tottenham in Champions League final
AMSTERDAM — Facing a three-goal aggregate deficit at halftime, Tottenham pulled off another Champions League comeback for the ages. Lucas Moura completed a hat trick in the sixth minute of...
Sony and hedge fund manager Dan Loeb call truce: sources
The much anticipated rematch between hedge fund manager Dan Loeb and Sony Corp. has been put on hold — for now, The Post has learned. In April it emerged that...
Video reveals fire-ravaged interior of Harlem apartment
Shocking new video shows the fire-gutted remains of the Harlem apartment where a mother and five of her children perished Wednesday in an early morning blaze.
Presidential pets: Candidates are going to the dogs (and turtle)
Who let the dogs in? Apparently, most every Democrat hoping to run for the White House in 2020. Maybe in efforts to distinguish themselves from the current president who does...
Parents seek help for baby born with brain sticking out of nose
A family in Pakistan is desperate for surgeons to save their infant son whose brain is growing out of his nose. The boy, named Daeima, was born with nasal encephaloceles,...
One in ten Americans would prefer a week in jail over moving
Between navigating the moving truck, fitting furniture through small doorways and arguing over room layouts — it’s no secret that moving stresses Americans out. But the extent to which it...
Where’s the pot? California tracking system unlikely to know
LOS ANGELES — When California voters broadly legalized marijuana, they were promised that a vast computer platform would closely monitor products moving through the new market. But 16 months after...
Inmate sets off sprinkler system during failed escape attempt
A San Antonio inmate did himself no favors and faces additional charges after he set off a sprinkler system during a thwarted prison break, KTSA San Antonio reported.
Nationals are in shambles, and the scapegoating seems near
Tuesday night ended with Bryce Harper's first Phillies grand slam. Wednesday began with the Nationals boss blaming everyone -- manager included -- for the team's turtle-like start. And their Wednesday...
Pharma ads will soon be required to include drug prices
Pharmaceutical companies will soon be required to include their products' prices in TV ads, under a new rule that the Trump administration hopes will drive down prescription-drug costs, officials said...
Exhibit explores how Leonard Cohen embraced Buddhism, Judaism and wit
An interviewer once asked Leonard Cohen if he ever thought about changing his name. It was 1966, when ethnic wasn’t exactly in. The singer/songwriter told her he liked the sound...
Red Bulls lock up their most polarizing player
Alex Muyl always has been underappreciated by Red Bulls fans, but not by the team. The Post has learned the hardworking midfielder is set to sign a new contract extension...
Should Mats Zuccarello and the Rangers reunite?
Quick quiz. Multiple choice. The Rangers would be better off by, a) Having Mats Zuccarello re-up with Dallas so the Blueshirts get the Stars’ 2020 first-rounder; or, b) Bringing the...
California to outlaw toxic pesticide harmful to kids
LOS ANGELES — The nation’s most productive agricultural state will ban a widely used toxic pesticide blamed for harming brain development in babies, California officials said Wednesday. The move would...
Air France jet en route to India makes emergency landing in Iran
An Air France jet made an emergency landing in Iran on Wednesday, according to reports. The Airbus A340 briefly vanished from radar when it unexpectedly descended over the city of...
UK has first week without burning coal for electricity
LONDON — Britain has gone a week without burning coal for electricity for the first time since the 19th century. Power operator National Grid says coal hasn’t contributed to the...
Couples are having less, study finds
Nearly a third of men and women surveyed had no sex in the last month and fewer than half have sex at least once a week, research from the London...
Woman spots subway perv a second time on same train
A woman reported a subway perv to cops in November -- and then spotted him again on the same train months later, authorities said. Police released a photo of the...
Senate Intelligence Committee reportedly subpoenas Don Jr.
WASHINGTON - The Senate Intelligence Committee has subpoenaed Donald Trump Jr., according to a published report. The subpoena is in relation to Russia investigation matters, Axios reports. The move will...
Drones map Chernobyl's Red Forest for radioactive hotspots
Chernobyl’s ghostly Red Forest, one of the most radioactive sites on the planet, has been mapped by specially-equipped drones to measure the extent of its contamination. Researchers from the UK’s...
School threatened expulsion if rape survivor spoke out: suit
A former William Jewell College student has filed a lawsuit claiming administrators threatened expulsion if she broke her silence about being raped by a football player. The Kansas City-area woman...
I tracked down 3 men who ghosted me to find out why
I didn't realize until earlier this year that I had magical powers I didn't know I possessed. Imagine going through your whole life without realizing that you were in fact...
MTA board to hold emergency meeting on overtime scandal
A top ally of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Larry Schwartz, demanded an emergency MTA board meeting to examine the troubled authority’s ballooning overtime costs, following a string of reports in The...
Georgia sprinter impaled by javelin in horrifying accident
A freshman sprinter on the University of Georgia track team was hospitalized after he was accidentally impaled by a javelin, the school said Wednesday. Elija Godwin suffered a punctured and...
House panel votes to hold William Barr in contempt
The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday held Attorney General William Barr in contempt for failing to abide by a subpoena to turn over an unredacted version of special counsel Robert...
Lawmaker accuses doctor of backing vaccine 'mandates' to boost profits
A Texas lawmaker and a pro-vaccine doctor got into a Twitter spat on Tuesday when the Republican representative accused the pediatrician of peddling “sorcery” and accused those defending science of...
No, Trump won't refuse to leave if he loses and other commentary
History lesson: No, Trump Won’t Refuse To Leave Jeff Jacoby of The Boston Globe takes aim at the silly fears that President Trump will refuse to go if he loses...
NYC's rent-stabilized units about to see rate hikes
The city's Rent Guidelines Board narrowly backed a proposal Tuesday night that would hike rents for the million-plus New Yorkers who live in rent-regulated housing. The board okayed a tentative...
Why two in five Americans want to quit their job
Two in five Americans dream about the day they can tell their boss they quit, according to new research. But it’s not necessarily because they hate their job.
Kelly Stafford details her harrowing brain surgery
Kelly Stafford is forever grateful for the doctor who saved her life. The wife of Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford recently underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor, and she penned...
Bitcoin hackers steal over $40M in 'well-orchestrated' attack
Hackers stole more than $40 million worth of Bitcoins in a single transaction on one of the world's biggest crypto-currency exchange, the company has admitted.
Seattle Times suspends reporter for sexual misconduct
The Seattle Times on Sunday suspended real estate reporter Mike Rosenberg after another journalist, Talia Jane, tweeted screenshots of direct messages he sent that she alleged were sexually explicit and...
Can this video game train your brain to crave less sugar?
There could be a digital antidote to the "sedentary lifestyle" endangering the health of the touch-screen generation. Playing a new “brain training” computer game called Diet DASH can actually lead...
Cuba cancels annual 'Conga Against Homophobia' parade
Cuban activists denounced the government’s decision to cancel this year’s gay rights parade, with some speculating the decision was made due to rising political hostility from the Trump administration.
Schizophrenic subway pusher dies in apparent suicide
The schizophrenic woman who admitted to fatally shoving a commuter in front of an oncoming train at the Times Square station more than two years ago died of an apparent...
Lawmaker targets Candy Crush, other apps with ban on ‘pay to win’ schemes
Video game apps including the popular Candy Crush would be banned from offering “pay to win” schemes aimed at kids, who pay for upgrades and bonus features, under federal legislation...
Video shows Nxivm cult leader preaching about sex with children
Accused Nxivm sex cult leader Keith Raniere's teachings to his female followers included discussions of sex with children as young as 12, according to a disturbing video shown Wednesday in...
Giants add Cowboys running back who once shredded them
The Giants may have found Saquon Barkley’s new backup, and he’s a familiar face. Big Blue signed former Cowboys running back Rod Smith on Wednesday, giving them an experienced option...
Elderly woman fatally run over near Queensboro Bridge
An elderly Queens woman was fatally run over while trying to cross a street early Wednesday, authorities said. Lillian Muller, 93, was crossing a street by an exit ramp from...
Judge lets alleged Ponzi schemer out of jail after one night
An accused Ponzi schemer who allegedly lunged at a federal prosecutor was released after spending just one night behind bars, according to new court papers. Brooklyn federal Judge Brian Cogan...
Trump issues new sanctions on Iran's industrial metals
President Trump signed an executive order Wednesday imposing new sanctions against Iran on its production of iron, steel, aluminum and copper. "With this action, the United States has now imposed...
Addison Russell's Cubs return is here, and it is awkward
Addison Russell is back, four games after his suspension concluded. The Cubs’ shortstop is returning following a 40-game suspension for violating the sport’s domestic violence policy late last season, according...
Burglary suspect pet the dog, washed the dishes
An Ohio woman was arrested after she allegedly broke into a family's home -- but once inside, she did things many others would pay her to do.
America's denial of climate change is heating up: global survey
Life, liberty ... and the pursuit of global warming? The United States now has one of the highest rates of climate change denial in the world, according to a new...
New 'Game of Thrones' photos tease epic showdown in Episode 5
The penultimate episode of “Game of Thrones” Season 8 is featured in new photos release Wednesday. They tease a King’s Landing showdown between Queen Cersei (Lena Headey) and her nefarious...
Kyrie Irving hasn't helped Celtics, and hasn't helped bettors
If Kyrie Irving is going to be a New York Knick or a Brooklyn Net next season, local bettors are hoping he’ll leave the 2018-19 version of himself back in...
How Giants' James Bettcher swallowed the Daniel Jones pick
The Giants were on the clock, and there was rampant speculation they would take a defensive player -- most likely pass-rusher Josh Allen -- when it was time to make...
Exiled in Bangladesh, Rohingya culture shows signs of a revival
KUTUPALONG REFUGEE CAMP, Bangladesh -- Chain-smoking singer Gudar Mia, who recently turned 80 in a refugee camp in Bangladesh, lit another cigarette, closed his eyes, and crooned the opening words...
Pentagon, North Korea cut off talks for return of US war dead
The US Department of Defense has suspended negotiations with North Korea for the repatriation of the remains of American soldiers killed in the Korean War, in a sign that relations...
911 operator caught stealing cash from office vending machine
Police busted a Bronx 911 operator who was seen on surveillance camera repeatedly stealing from the office vending machine, authorities said. Earl Parker, 37, was caught on video raiding the...
Kids may be the answer to climate change denial
A study released this week by North Carolina State University showed the sway kids can have over adults in the contentious debate over climate change and what should be done...
Wasps may be capable of logical thinking
Running into a wasp — or even worse, several wasps — on a nice summer day can be terrifying. Unlike honeybees, some wasp species are aggressive and if they decide...
Florida is trying to give away its lighthouses for free -- but there's a catch
KEY LARGO, Fla. –– It may be the end of an era for lighthouses around the United States. Once prevalent in the American southeast and Great Lakes regions, the structures have...
TV news worker accused of sex misconduct 3 times says being a man got him fired
A former employee at a Connecticut TV station is suing the ABC affiliate’s parent company, claiming he was singled out because he’s a man after three female colleagues accused him...
Auschwitz museum threatens boycott over fascist presence at book fair
ROME - The Auschwitz-Birkenau holocaust museum said on Tuesday it will boycott Turin’s prestigious international book fair if a publishing house close to an Italian neo-fascist group is allowed to...
'Pissed off' trainer of victim horse blasts Maximum Security team
The disqualification of Kentucky Derby winner Maximum Security hasn’t ended the frustration over the Triple Crown race. One trainer's anger is only intensifying amid Maximum Security's team defense of the...
State Senate passes bill to help release Trump's tax returns
ALBANY — The Democrat-controlled state Senate wants Congress to get its hands on President Donald Trump’s tax returns. They passed two bills on Wednesday. The first allows New York to...
Man has strange McDonald's eating habit — and social media is letting him have it
An order of nude McDonald's chicken nuggets is frazzling Facebook.
California governor wants to nix sales tax on tampons, diapers
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife called for an end to sales taxes on tampons and diapers on Tuesday -- because they are medically necessary -- as part...
California set to overhaul sex education guidance for teachers
California is close to overhauling its guidance for teaching sex education in public schools, offering teachers a framework for talking to kindergartners about gender identity, discussing masturbation with middle schoolers...
Fear-based apps have us fretting about crime even as it declines
Paranoia has never been so social. A slew of community apps meant to inform locals of crime in their area are helping encourage a false sense of rising danger in...
Rob Gronkowski gushes over girlfriend Camille Kostek's SI Swimsuit cover
Gronk is one proud boyfriend.
Take the Red Sox and Chris Sale to the bank
Who are you wearing, Katy!? FIVE GUYS! Katy Perry showed up at the Met Gala as a chandelier then showed her versatility, quickly changing into a burger before falling. ......
'Pokémon Detective Pikachu' is a surprise comedy caper that works
While Sonic the Hedgehog fans fumed over the film treatment of their spiny pal — prompting director Jeff Fowler to redo Sonic’s toothsome look for his upcoming movie — Pokémon...
US pregnancy deaths rising, especially among minorities: CDC
Pregnancy-related deaths are rising in the United States and the main risk factor is being black, according to new reports that highlight racial disparities in care during and after childbirth....
Chappaquiddick special shows the media can't let go of Kennedy myth
It is increasingly dispiriting to hope, even in the #MeToo era, that the mainstream media will ever fully divest from the Camelot myth. The latest example is Tuesday night’s deplorably...
Arizona measure denouncing porn as public health crisis passes state Senate
Pornography consumption has been proclaimed a public health crisis in Arizona. A bill passed in the Arizona Senate on Monday highlights the potential dangers of pornography usage, but stops short...
Cambridge college removes suspected slave plantation bell from view
LONDON - A college at the University of Cambridge has removed a bell from view over fears it came from a slave plantation, as one of Europe’s oldest seats of...
ESPN's Fartgate sequel lacks all the drama
The sequel rarely ever lives up to the original. It’s hard to match the uniqueness and originality. Take ESPN’s Fartgate as the latest example about who broke wind on “First...
Teen allegedly kills man wrongfully accused of sexually assaulting his sister
A teenage boy fatally attacked a man after the teen’s younger sister told her brother that she was sexually assaulted by the man on a public bus in Utah —...
Mom of accused Colorado school shooter: I don't know why he did this
The distraught mother of Colorado shooting suspect Devon Erickson told The Post on Wednesday that she doesn't know why her son opened fire on his classmates. Stephanie Erickson, 56, whose...
Plus-size brand slammed for using thin models to show how big lingerie is
Now that's a stretch. An online fashion retailer claims to specialize in empowering clothes for curvier bodies but bizarrely uses ultra-thin models to demo their garments — by stretching them...
Chinese researchers try brain implants to treat drug addicts
SHANGHAI — Patient Number One is a thin man, with a scabby face and bouncy knees. His head, shaved in preparation for surgery, is wrapped in a clean, white cloth....
Space billboards could ruin our skies as soon as 2021
Space billboards could be coming our way as soon as 2021. That’s the year a Russian startup plans to launch its first orbital display, using reflective satellites to project brand...
200 cats, including dozens that were dead, found in squalid townhouse
More than 100 live cats -- and 59 dead ones stashed in the home owner's refrigerator and freezer -- were seized from a squalid Pennsylvania townhouse, officials said. Animal rescuers...
Nxivm 'sex slave' recounts wearing 'dog collar,' having oral sex with cult leader
A Nxivm "sex slave" recounted on Wednesday her lone sexual encounter with cult leader Keith Raniere — and having to wear a "dog collar" in a ceremony with her "slave...
World's fastest computer will fire up in 2021
On the heels of the US government’s announcement in March that the first US exascale computer is being built just outside Chicago and coming in 2021, the US government announced...
The Knicks know exactly what they'd do with No. 1 draft pick
David Fizdale claimed there’s no debate on whom the Knicks would take if they win Tuesday’s lottery. “If we win the lottery, do we know who we’re taking?" the Knicks...
Chinese hackers reportedly used NSA malware tools for attacks
An unidentified group of hackers referred to as Shadow Brokers posted several NSA hacking tools online in 2016 and 2017. But a new report reveals that some of the NSA’s...
Eating nuts in the first trimester boosts baby’s intelligence, study suggests
Women who eat nuts in early pregnancy have brainier kids, a study suggests. Their children developed better memories, higher levels of attention and more thinking skills. Around three handfuls of...
Florida man jailed for ‘I eat a--’ bumper sticker refuses to back down
The Florida man who gained instant internet fame for choosing jail instead of removing the "I eat a--" decal on his car said Wednesday that only "sour apples" don't like...
New Jersey cop to suspects during traffic stop: 'I'm going to knock you the f--k out'
A New Jersey cop threatened to knock two men unconscious and sic his 90-pound police dog on them during a traffic stop, saying the animal would “rip the f--k” out...
Online store slammed for selling Auschwitz mini skirts, pillows
The Auschwitz Museum has denounced an online marketplace for independent artists over the sale of memorabilia featuring images of the infamous Nazi death camp.
Mom likely disabled smoke detectors, fell asleep while cooking before fire
The mom who died in a Harlem apartment fire Wednesday along with her five children is believed to have previously disconnected the unit's smoke detectors — and may have fallen...
Chicken nugget ice cream will have you McHurling
Irish rolled ice cream company XXI ICE unveiled a new flavor that combines vanilla ice cream with chopped-up McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets. Video of the creative ice cream being made has...
Archaeologists find 1,000-year-old cocaine in ancient 'ritual bundle'
A new research paper reveals the discovery of what archaeologists are calling a “ritual bundle” in Bolivia, which contained a number of psychotropic substances, including cocaine and possibly magic mushrooms.
Nurse who ran marathon in scrubs awarded world record after outcry
A British nurse who was denied a Guinness World Record because she ran the London Marathon wearing modern-day scrubs instead of an old-fashioned dress has been granted the title after...
Jon Hamm celebrates St. Louis Blues' playoff win: 'So many high fives'
Don Draper knows how to celebrate.
Three Mile Island nuclear plant will soon shut down
The owner of Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania — the site of the worst commercial nuclear power accident in the US — announced Wednesday that it will proceed with a...
Scientists on the verge of creating 100 percent recyclable plastic
We’re surrounded by plastics for much of our lives. Plastics are cheap and easy to make, they’re often incredibly durable and they last just about forever. Unfortunately, those upsides are...
The Lakers' coaching search is an inevitable mess
It's been five days since Tyronn Lue unofficially became the Lakers head coach. When Monty Williams officially agreed to take the Suns job Friday, that left the Lakers with Lue...
NFL Network shows slashed, tensions rise after $20M cuts
The NFL Network is being forced to cut $20 million out of its projected budget and, in the process, already has eliminated at least five shows, including one that featured...
Fatal Harlem fire was likely started by unattended stove: authorities
A Harlem apartment inferno that claimed six lives — including four kids ages 3 to 11 — was likely started by a stove that was left on, officials said Wednesday....
'AR-15' bong waved out of hotel window causes gun scare
What a dope. Cops swarmed a San Diego building Tuesday when a man waved what appeared to be an assault rifle out of its window -- only to discover it...
Splitting tectonic plate could eventually shrink Atlantic Ocean
Europe and Canada may one day smash into each other if dramatic new research is to be believed. Scientists say one of Earth's tectonic plates, the massive shelves of crust...
Hero crane operator rescues 14 people from burning building
Intense footage from Fushun City in China's Liaoning Province shows a brave crane operator rescuing people from a burning apartment building. Lan Junze, 19, was working nearby when he heard...
How Giants' forgotten quarterback is dealing with Daniel Jones
Kyle Lauletta doesn’t sound concerned about his future, even if it was swiped from under him. The Giants’ fourth-round pick a year ago, who some thought could be Eli Manning’s...
Lyft driver kidnapped female passenger, sexually assaulted her twice: cops
A Lyft driver in Illinois kidnapped a female passenger and sexually assaulted her twice during the hellish ordeal, police said. Alexander Sowa, 34, is facing charges of kidnapping and sexual...
Accused Colorado school shooter shared anti-Trump post on Facebook
The 18-year-old accused in the fatal shooting at a Colorado charter school shared social media posts that were critical of President Trump and Christians, but heaped praise on former President...
Three Navy members killed in apparent double murder-suicide
Three US Navy members were killed in an apparent double murder-suicide near where two were stationed in Virginia, according to officials. Donavon Moora, 22, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound...
Motion for mistrial denied in Nxivm founder's sex trafficking case
A Brooklyn judge on Wednesday denied a motion for a mistrial in Nxivm founder Keith Raniere's sex trafficking case. The request from Marc Agnifilo, the lawyer representing the 58-year-old alleged...
Where does Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s baby Sussex sit in line to the throne?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle — aka the Duke and Duchess of Sussex — just welcomed a son and introduced him to the world. Already, royal watchers can't help but...
Trump asserts executive privilege to block release of Mueller report
The White House asserted executive privilege over the contents of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia report as a House panel was poised to vote on holding Attorney General William Barr...
John Daly's PGA cart break meets 'embarrassing' reality after dizzy spells
John Daly can use a cart in next week's PGA Championship at Bethpage Black. The question now is whether he even makes it to the PGA Championship. Daly tied for...
PGA Tour standout leaves to fight alcohol abuse, depression
Chris Kirk will find himself away from the course. The PGA Tour pro is taking an indefinite leave from golf amid a fight with "alcohol abuse and depression," he said in...
Rush-hour Uber and Lyft driver strike was a flop in NYC
Ride-hailing strike? What ride-hailing strike? A driver strike that was planned for the Wednesday morning rush hour against ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft appeared to be a flop in...
Trump: China stalling because they'd rather talk trade with 'weak' Democrats
President Trump said Chinese officials are slow-walking talks over a trade deal because they'd rather negotiate with presidential candidate Joe Biden or one of the "very weak Democrats" — but...
Doorbell camera captures snake biting man's face
This snake did not put out the welcome mat for Jerel Heywood. The unsuspecting man got a stinging surprise when he stepped up to the front door of his buddy...
Chinese vlogger's attempt to eat live octopus immediately backfires
A Chinese vlogger found out the hard way that trying to eat a live octopus can really suck. The seafood lover – who is known as “seaside girl Little Seven”...
Colorado school shooting suspect set to make court appearance
One of the two shooters accused of opening fire inside a Denver-area school, killing one student and wounding eight others, will make his first appearance in court Wednesday. Initial charges...
Joel Embiid trolled by Drake, ripped by Shaq after playoff dud
Toronto, let alone Drake, never forgets. After 76ers star Joel Embiid exited Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in the fourth quarter on Tuesday night, Raptors fans, including team...
Trump calls report that he lost $1B in bad deals 'Fake News hit job'
President Trump on Wednesday blasted a "Fake News hit job!" for a report that said he lost more than $1 billion on bad deals decades ago and claimed he was...
Phillies chairman David Montgomery dead at 72 after cancer battle
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies say the team's chairman has passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. David Montgomery was 72. The MLB team announced his death Wednesday. Montgomery's...
How Bryce Dallas Howard navigates the perils of fame
It’s one of those blisteringly bright hot California days, in a glassy, modern house high up in Los Angeles’ meandering hills, and Bryce Dallas Howard, 38, is looking for some...
Celeb-favorite Brock Collection debuts mommy-and-me dresses
When it comes to finding inspiration for their latest kids’ capsule, Laura and Kristopher Brock — the design duo behind the celeb-favorite Brock Collection — only have to look to...
Tesla closes $2.7 billion capital raise
Tesla said on Wednesday it closed its $2.7 billion offering of stock and convertible notes and that it was oversubscribed, giving the electric car maker much-needed cash as it ramps...
Designer Rebecca Taylor says athleisure is 'over' as she debuts a new suit line
Designer Rebecca Taylor has her dream Mother’s Day all mapped out. “A day where all my children aren’t fighting and put away their iPhones for the day,” she laughs. “I’d...
Celeb jeweler Ippolita collabs with the Brooklyn Museum on wild charms
Celeb-favorite jewelry designer Ippolita Rostagno is doubling down on creative collabs. She worked with Kendall Jenner on a 2017 collection and was struck by the reality star’s maturity. “She was...
Cubs fan could be banned for life after sneaking 'racist' symbol onto TV
The Chicago Cubs are investigating a fan who appeared to flash a white power sign in back of a black reporter during a live broadcast, team officials said. Doug Glanville,...
Giorgio Armani toasts 10 years at his namesake restaurant
While famed designer Giorgio Armani stays lean by sticking to an alcohol-free, veggie-based diet, he does allow himself to indulge when he drops by his NYC eatery, Armani Ristorante. “The...
Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone laments 'epidemic' of school shootings
Facing a crucial playoff game Tuesday night, Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone’s thoughts turned to the shooting at nearby Highland Ranch as he offered emotional thoughts about the community in...
Gronk's girlfriend, Camille Kostek, is Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model
Camille Kostek is a 2019 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue cover girl! The model and former New England Patriots cheerleader, who is currently dating recently retired tight end Rob Gronkowski, has...
One of these 3 long shots could pull off surprise in Byron Nelson
For the second straight season, the AT&T Byron Nelson will be staged at Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas. This comes after 31 years at TPC Las Colinas, where the...
Anna Sui is making Tevas cool again
Anna Sui is over stilettos. “I don’t know when the last time I wore heels was,” she tells Threads. “It just doesn’t look right anymore. It looks too old fashioned...
Instafamous rainbow cake baker Amirah Kassem talks her favorite treats
Flour Shop founder Amirah Kassem — whose signature sprinkle-filled, six-layer rainbow cakes have become a party staple for everyone from Beyoncé and the Kardashians to Sarah Jessica Parker and Katy...
Editor Carine Roitfeld posed nude for her perfume ad campaign
As the former editor of French Vogue and founder of CR Fashion Book, Carine Roitfeld’s boundary-pushing fashion shoots have inspired countless readers. Photos of her own outfits spread like wildfire...
Hermès' new NYC flagship has a cool-kid cafe
The workshop for fine harnesses and bridles that Thierry Hermès opened in 1837 has evolved into one of the planet’s most sought after luxury purveyors, revered for its iconic silk...
The 4 hottest new hair salons in NYC
Sally Hershberger Hudson Yards Salon | 20 Hudson Yards It’s no surprise that Hershberger’s newest salon, which opened in March, is right in the middle of NYC’s hottest new ’hood....
The $70,000 secret behind celebrity smiles
In the costly and complex world of dental veneers, the best work is undetectable. Of course, that doesn’t mean the benefits of a $70,000 smile makeover are invisible. In fact,...
Meet Sports Illustrated's oldest swimsuit issue rookie
She’s making bikini history. Meet Tara Lynn. At 36, she’s the oldest rookie to pose for Sports Illustrated’s storied swimsuit issue. “I’m the eldest, as I like to say,” Lynn...
Video shows firefighter trying to enter deadly Harlem apartment fire
This is the tragic moment a firefighter desperately tries — but fails — to get inside a burning Harlem apartment in time to save those inside early Wednesday. Video captured by...
Teen killed in Colorado school shooting 'died as a hero'
The student who was killed in the attack at a Colorado charter school has been identified as 18-year-old Kendrick Castillo, according to a report. Castillo’s father told NBC News that...
Aspiring Marine helped tackle gunman at Colorado school
A heroic high school senior who wants to join the Marines helped tackle one of the shooters who left one classmate dead and eight others wounded at a Denver-area school,...
Amy Poehler's tips on the best wine for popcorn, dancing and bedtime
Amy Poehler believes there’s a wine for any occasion. Here, she shares her pairings for some of the most relatable situations in her new movie, “Wine Country.” The moment: The...
Mom, her four kids among people killed in Harlem NYCHA apartment fire
A mother and four of her children -- as well as another adult male relative -- were killed in the in the fire that consumed a Harlem NYCHA apartment building,...
'Wine Country' star Amy Poehler shares her go-to hangover cure
Amy Poehler supports the millennial mantra: “Rosé all day.” “I think it’s great!” Poehler tells The Post. “These young people can rebound really fast, so let’s kick it up a...
Corn 'pops' all over highway after bus crashes into truck
A bus in Xinzhou, China, crashed into a truck transporting corn. The surveillance footage shows the driver checking his phone moments before his coach rear-ends a truck ahead. Corn and...
Russia: Washington's 'irresponsible behavior' endangering Iran deal
TEHRAN, Iran — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the situation surrounding the fate of the 2015 Iran nuclear accord has been complicated by "irresponsible behavior" from Washington. Lavrov is...
Yankees' best clutch hitter does it again
The Yankees were hitless in 10 at-bats with runners in scoring position Tuesday when DJ LeMahieu came to the plate with the score tied in the bottom of the ninth...
Jed Lowrie's return to the Mets' lineup is imminent
SAN DIEGO — The Mets’ almost forgotten free-agent addition is nearing his debut with the club. Jed Lowrie could join the team as soon as Friday, according to manager Mickey...
What ex-Yankee had to say after Pete Alonso's dramatic bat flip
Pete Alonso's dramatic game-winning homer didn't just travel 449 feet, it also came with a dramatic bat flip. What did former Yankee Adam Warren think about the showy display? He...
The latest updates on injured Yankees
The Yankees on the injured list aren’t taking huge steps back but the small ones signify progress on some level. Giancarlo Stanton was slated to hit off a tee before...
10 killed in suicide bombing outside sacred shrine in Pakistan
LAHORE, Pakistan — A suicide bomber attacked security forces guarding a famous Sufi shrine in Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore on Wednesday, killing at least 10 people and wounding 20...
Why Yankees demoted Tyler Wade
Needing a roster spot for Wednesday night’s starter Jonathan Loaisiga the Yankees optioned utility man Tyler Wade to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The move leaves the Yankees, who recorded a stirring 5-4...
Paul Millsap shows the young Nuggets how it's done
DENVER — Paul Millsap is showing the young'uns how it's done. Millsap scored 19 of his 24 points in the first half Tuesday night, sparking Denver's 124-98 blowout of the...
Pete Alonso's legend is growing with every swing
SAN DIEGO — Amazing season? No, not in the traditional sense for these Mets. Amazing player, though? As the calendar’s pages turn, so grows Pete Alonso’s legend. The Mets’ torturous...
6 killed, including 4 children, in Harlem NYCHA apartment fire
Six people, including four children, were killed early Wednesday when a blaze tore through a Harlem NYCHA apartment building, police and fire officials said. The flames erupted in a fifth-floor...
Mike Fiers' no-hitter could not be stopped by light malfunction
OAKLAND, Calif. — A light malfunction almost stopped Mike Fiers' night from getting started. A high pitch count nearly prevented him from finishing it. Good thing Fiers was allowed to...
Pete Alonso's big game-winning HR in ninth helps Mets end skid
SAN DIEGO — Pete Alonso had called it a must-win game. Give the Mets rookie credit for taking matters into his own hands. With the Mets desperately needing a jolt,...
Iran says it will scale back its commitment to nuclear deal
The president of Iran on Wednesday said the country will scale back its commitment to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, a year to the day the US unilaterally withdrew from...
Japanese tourist, husband accused of sexually assaulting woman in Hawaii hotel room
HONOLULU — A Japanese tourist and her husband lured another visitor from Japan to their Waikiki hotel room and sexually assaulted her, according to court documents. Prosecutors charged Nagisa and...
AOC blasts 'heartbeat' abortion bill, calls it a 'backdoor ban'
Freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez blasted an anti-abortion bill that was passed by the Georgia governor on Tuesday, calling it a “backdoor ban” on the procedure. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on...
Prosecutors accuse Robert Kraft's lawyers of lying in court
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Two of Patriots owner Robert Kraft's high-profile defense attorneys lied during his misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution case and falsely alleged a police officer admitted to fabricating...
Masahiro Tanaka's best pitch has abandoned him — and that's not the only thing
Masahiro Tanaka was once again without his trademark splitter on Tuesday. To make matters worse, his outfield betrayed him more than once. The right-hander still managed to come through with...
DOJ says it will block unredacted Mueller report if Dems hold contempt vote
The Justice Department said on Tuesday that it would not release an unredacted Mueller report to Congress if Democrats moved forward with their plan to hold Attorney General Bill Barr...
Obama's memoir may drop during 2020 presidential campaign
WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama's post-White House memoir isn't expected to be released this year, setting up the likelihood that the highly anticipated book will drop during the 2020...
Genealogy site, DNA help solve decades-old murder
RENO, Nev. — Forensic genealogists followed a trail built on decades-old DNA evidence to help identify a woman whose body was found near a Lake Tahoe hiking trail in 1982...
Rangers learn fate of pivotal NHL draft pick
Dallas lost, and the idle Rangers did, too. The Rangers won't see the 2019 second-round pick they received for fan favorite Mats Zuccarello transform into another first-rounder, with the Stars...
Robinson Cano joins elite company with 2,500th hit
SAN DIEGO — Mets second baseman Robinson Cano moved into elite company with a first-inning double against Padres starter Cal Quantrill, becoming the third active player with at least 2,500...
Democratic lawmaker vows to 'do better' after abortion clinic video
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker who has drawn criticism for a recording of himself berating a woman who was protesting abortion outside a Philadelphia clinic promised Tuesday to "do better." Democratic...
Newborn baby boy found atop a trash can in a Chicago alley
CHICAGO — A newborn baby boy is hospitalized in critical condition after being found atop a trash can on Chicago's Northwest Side. Fire Department Deputy Chief Curtis Hudson says a...