May 21, 2019
Dead James Bond movie extra was targeted on Grindr: prosecutors
An extra on the James Bond movie "Skyfall" was murdered using date-rape drug GHB by a serial thief who targeted his victims on Grindr, a UK court heard on Tuesday....
Matthew Stafford supporting wife Kelly through 'tough times'
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is juggling his job on the field and his role as a husband and father as his wife, Kelly, recovers from...
Inside the crazed race to get a coveted Hamptons beach pass
While this weekend marks the official kickoff to summer craziness in the Hamptons, for those in the know, the season really begins on Feb. 1. That’s when the highly coveted, limited-quantity,...
Raptors have now made this a series
TORONTO — With a weary Kawhi Leonard fighting through fatigue, the Toronto Raptors found enough energy to pull away from the Milwaukee Bucks. Kyle Lowry led the way. Lowry scored...
Aaron Judge starting to 'ramp up a little'
BALTIMORE — Aaron Judge didn’t swing a bat against a pitcher. Nor did he run the bases. Or make throws from right field to third base and home plate. Yet,...
Blues oust Sharks, will face Bruins in Stanley Cup
ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Blues are marching into the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in decades. Pretty sweet moment for Vladimir Tarasenko and Co. David Perron...
NFL owners to consider refining pass interference reviews
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — NFL owners meeting Wednesday will consider a proposal to refine the new rule that allows challenges involving pass interference, and may also announce locations to host...
RJ Barrett schedules pro day as Knicks mull options
Duke swingman RJ Barrett will stage a pro day with the rest of agent Bill Duffy’s draft-eligibles Tuesday at UCLA. Unlike the other participants, however, Barrett is not expected to...
Tom Brady will have this favorite target for awhile
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — A person familiar with the situation says the New England Patriots have reached an agreement on a two-year extension with receiver Julian Edelman. The deal is worth...
Maxim turns a profit but revenue is still stumbling
It was a case of good news and bad news at Maxim. The magazine of beer and babes turned a profit in 2018, its first since Sardar Biglari took over...
Washington becomes first state to allow composting of human bodies
Washington became the first state to legalize human composting on Tuesday as Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill allowing the "natural organic" method of burying human remains in the dirt....
Maniac attempted to abduct 3-year-old girl in Queens: cops
A suspected maniac tried to abduct a 3-year-old girl off a Queens street on Tuesday and held a knife to a woman’s neck after running into her house while making...
Roger Clemens' son charged with drunken driving in Houston
HOUSTON — The 30-year-old son of retired pitcher Roger Clemens has been arrested on a drunken driving charge. Officers stopped Kory Allen Clemens early Tuesday after watching the pickup truck...
How state Republicans plan to beat the Democrats
New state GOP Chairman Nick Langworthy, taking over a Republican Party in shambles, said Democratic overreach could help put more Republicans in office. He said New York’s anti-business climate and...
Richard Carranza is stomping on Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream
On Aug. 28, 1963, one of the most important marches — and moments — of the civil rights era took place in the nation’s capital. On that warm but pleasant...
Mets actually on winning streak after dramatic walk-off
Amed Rosario ran away from his teammates at first, all the way toward shortstop, playfully hopping up and down. Eventually, he accepted the friendly slaps on his helmet and feel-good...
AMI investor may join group backing Jimmy Cohen's National Enquirer deal
Meet the new boss, same as the old boss? Leon Cooperman, the investor who heads Omega Advisors and owns about 10% of American Media Inc., may join the investment team...
Skin care company leasing new office in Midtown
L’Occitane en Provence will be giving its office a new look when it moves to 111 W. 33rd St. The skin care company has leased 20,962 square feet on the...
$3.5B Fordham Landing project going up near Harlem River
Another industrial wasteland along the Harlem River waterfront in the Bronx is on its way to a face-lift. The $3.5 billion mixed-use Fordham Landing project is planned to rise between...
Clint Frazier boosts trade value as scouts linger over Yankees' win
BALTIMORE — With the Giants and Pirates having scouts at Camden Yards on Tuesday night, Clint Frazier could not have picked a better time to display his right-handed power in...
Ex-NFL star's rape accuser claims 'he threatened to kill me'
VISTA, Calif. — A female hitchhiker who accused former NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr. of raping her after he picked her up testified Tuesday that she did not flee or...
Phillip Picardi threatens to quit Out over freelance pay dispute
Phillip Picardi, the high-profile editor of Out magazine, reportedly threatened to quit unless Pride Media owner Adam Levin started paying off freelance writers immediately.
NYC, state join legal fight over ‘moral conviction’ health care rule
New York City and state are joining up with a coalition of more than 20 state and local governments in a lawsuit to block a new rule issued by the...
Nets' rebuild will be Trajan Langdon's model for Pelicans
Outgoing Nets assistant general manager Trajan Langdon said the team has put itself in a position to land the biggest stars. Langdon, who is leaving to become GM in New...
Trump calls for trade deal passage before infrastructure bill
President Trump told Democratic lawmakers in a letter Tuesday that Congress should take up and pass a trade deal with Canada and Mexico before debating a bill about infrastructure in...
Teachers union pays $100K to settle election law case
ALBANY — The powerful teacher’s union agreed to pay $100,000 to settle allegations it violated state election law. New York State United Teachers okayed a May 15 settlement with Risa...
Cannes warns movie buffs about 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' spoilers
Once upon a time in Cannes . . . Quentin Tarantino’s hotly anticipated flick, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” premiered at the French film festival Tuesday to a six-minute...
North Korea calls Biden a 'fool of low IQ' for criticizing Kim
North Korea criticized Joe Biden as a "fool of low IQ" after the presidential hopeful called the country's leader Kim Jong Un a "dictator and tyrant." The country's official state...
Gary Sanchez's reversal of fortunes is nearly complete
BALTIMORE — He needs to be the Yankees savior, not an enigma. There have been encouraging signs of key adjustments and that could make all the difference for Gary Sanchez....
Yankees getting good news on multiple pitching fronts
BALTIMORE — After not drowning in bad news regarding injuries, the AL East-leading Yankees received positive vibes concerning the health of Masahiro Tanaka and James Paxton on Tuesday. Having already...
'Nobody liked you': Ex-manager strangely enters Frazier-Eaton feud
The origins of the Great Todd Frazier-Adam Eaton Feud are still a mystery, but Tuesday night gave some insight to what started it all. Former Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie...
Avenatti expects to be indicted in coming days for Nike extortion scheme
Michael Avenatti expects to be indicted within the next 48 hours on federal charges related to his alleged Nike extortion scheme, he says. The high-profile lawyer announced his impending indictment...
Great white shark heads to the Hamptons just in time for Memorial Day
Cabot, the great white shark that made a splash when he was tracked in the Long Island Sound off of Greenwich, Conn., clearly has posh taste — he’s now made...
US government offers $1K to adopt a wild horse
In an effort to control the population of wild horses, the U.S. government is offering $1000 for anyone who adopts the majestic animals, CBS reports.
Kevin Durant’s closest confidant dodges Knicks hype as whispers grow
Kevin Durant's closest confidant is playing it safe. The superstar's manager and media business partner, Rich Kleiman, offered little hints over his client's future Tuesday during an appearance at the...
Trump nominates Barbara Barrett for Air Force secretary
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump nominated an aerospace executive and former ambassador to Finland to be the next secretary of the Air Force on Tuesday. Trump said in a tweet...
John Turturro probes medieval murder mystery in 'The Name of the Rose'
"The Name of the Rose,” premiering 10 p.m. Thursday on Sundance TV, is a murder mystery set in the middle of the 14th century. That may not seem like the...
Suicidal 'Handmaid' turns out to be a red umbrella
A New Yorker called 911 when she thought she saw a person in the iconic red robes from “The Handmaid’s Tale” on the ledge of a Manhattan building Tuesday —...
My dog and I tried 'human-grade' pet food and this is how it went
It’s an uncanny concept! Just Food For Dogs — a California company that makes, in its own words, “human-grade” cuisine for canines from scratch — opened a takeout spot in...
Will Wilpons take the wrong lesson from Yoenis Cespedes mess?
For sure, the Mets should regard Yoenis Cespedes as a cautionary tale. Will they grasp the proper moral to the story, though? You’re worried the latest Cespedes bombshell — the...
'Written by men': AOC, Elizabeth Warren rip 'Game of Thrones' ending
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Elizabeth Warren complained about the ending of "Game of Thrones" in a video posted online Tuesday. The two politicians railed against the male-centric plot and...
Public housing for illegal immigrants is transparently unfair
Housing shortages are plunging New York City and Los Angeles into crisis. Affordable rental units are scarce, families are doubling up, shelters are jam-packed and tens of thousands are sleeping...
Even Bill de Blasio isn't sold on his 2020 chances
Dollar Bill is hedging his bets. Mayor Bill de Blasio, who's been pleading with people to pledge as little as a buck to support his quixotic bid for the White...
Rabbis agree: Get vaccinated, already
Despite a massive campaign by New York health officials urging people to vaccinate their children, the measles outbreak continues to worsen here in New York and nationally. The Centers for...
Restaurant owners furious over Grubhub billing revelations
This is gearing up to be one ugly food fight. Restaurant owners have been digging into their Grubhub billing records and demanding their money back since reading The Post’s exclusive...
Welcome the fleet!
Fleet Week 2019 starts Wednesday morning as 11 American and two Canadian vessels reach New York Harbor in the annual Parade of Ships down the Hudson. Most will dock and...
Jerry Nadler’s cynical, cowardly show
Jerry Nadler was at it again Tuesday, waxing indignant about former White House counsel Don McGahn’s refusal to testify before the House Judiciary Committee. It’s all a show, meant to...
NYC spends double the national average on education, has little to show for it
New figures released Tuesday show that New York City spends more than twice the national average to educate its public-school students — but recent test scores reveal a sorry return...
These art-filled hotels could moonlight as museums
This summer, if you’re looking for a weekend escape that doesn’t skimp on culture, consider these six hotels. They’re easy to get to — but more to the point, they’re...
This iconic mountain retreat is turning 150
This year, Mohonk Mountain House rings in its 150th year in operation. The iconic sprawling resort in New Paltz, near Poughkeepsie, has a year-long roster of celebratory activities and special...
This ‘white-supremacy culture’ training is far worse than nonsense
Is Chancellor Richard Carranza trying to fight school bias — or standards of any kind? Judging from the seminars he has forced on top Department of Education officials, it’s the...
De Blasio goes on TV and professes his love for ska
Your move, Beto. Mayor Bill de Blasio went on CNN Tuesday and professed his love for ska -- the Jamaican music genre that fused with punk in the mid-1990s. Hizzoner...
Rent these tiny homes by the night — and for tiny prices, too
Make like a minimalist and book a summertime escape with Petite Retreats (888-503-7708), a vacation rental company that manages tiny homes, yurts, cottages, teepees and covered wagons across the country. Last...
NYC restaurants need to stop hiding bathrooms in a maze
Gotta go when you’re eating out? You’ll go, and go and go. When nature calls, toilets require an Outward Bound trek at lots of restaurants around town. Take the Fulton,...
Jurors hear audio of Nxivm leader Keith Raniere planning branding ritual
Keith Raniere was caught on tape planning the grotesque branding ritual he ordered performed on his female slaves, prosecutors say. The audio was played during the accused sex cult leader's...
Spend the summer at these secret East Coast beach towns
See shells, not crowds. Every year from Memorial Day to Labor Day, countless New Yorkers flock to the Kiawahs and Kennebunkports of the Eastern seaboard. They diligently check these la-di-da...
Norman Lear hints at 'surprises' for live 'All in the Family,' 'Jeffersons'
ABC will air live episodes of Norman Lear’s classic ’70s-era sitcoms “All in the Family” and “The Jeffersons” Wednesday (8-9:30 p.m.), with Woody Harrelson and Marisa Tomei as Archie and...
Perv accused of going on groping spree in Midtown Starbucks
A suspected sicko walked into a Manhattan Starbucks and allegedly groped three women, including two employees, on Monday evening, police and sources said.
Joe Girardi watching Mets' chaos unfold with intrigue
From the broadcast booth, Joe Girardi has watched the sparks in Flushing turn into a dumpster fire. Though many wonder whether he will soon have a better view. One day...
NYC initiative registers more than 18,000 high school students to vote
A new de Blasio administration initiative successfully registered more than 18,000 city students to vote this year, according to the Department of Education. City Hall's inaugural Civics for All campaign...
Juul Labs quietly considering overseas financing round
Juul Labs is opening its books to overseas investors as it looks to raise cash ahead of a global growth spurt, The Post has learned. The e-cigarette maker — whose...
James Holzhauer wins 24th 'Jeopardy!' game, sets new record
Trivia all-star James Holzhauer banked another $86,905 Tuesday for his 24th consecutive win on "Jeopardy!," bringing his grand total to $1,867,142. With tonight's honors, Holzhauer now has the highest per-game...
Federal corrections officer accused of sexually abusing inmates for years
A corrections officer at the federal lockup in Manhattan has been accused of sexually assaulting four female inmates for more than five years. Colin Akparanta, 42, of New Jersey is...
The best diet plan to lose weight for salad haters
Julie Buchenholz’s salad days are over. Ever since the 33-year-old Brooklynite quit eating salads last year — swapping out greens for chicken meatballs with veggie sides, cauliflower-crust pizzas and zucchini...
Surprising survivor of Giants purge 'is up for the challenge'
Cornerbacks are part of a defense and members of a team, of course, but they are often on an island — not in the Tom Hanks/“Cast Away’’ sense, but in...
Woman sues memory champ over 'revenge porn'
A woman is suing an international memory champ from Queens for videotaping their sex romps -- then posting the footage online as revenge for her getting married, according to court...
Manhattan Starbucks used pesticides near its kitchens, suit alleges
Workers at Starbucks stores throughout Manhattan used a dangerous pesticide that isn’t supposed to be anywhere near kitchens, a new lawsuit charges.
Mom of 'Junior' Guzman-Feliz accosted by obscenity-spewing woman
The mother of slain Bronx teen Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz was accosted by a supporter of her son’s accused killers, who shouted obscenities at her outside court Tuesday. Leandra Guzman was...
DNA test turns British day laborer into overnight millionaire
He went from serf to lord of the manor overnight. A dirt-poor British day laborer inherited a $63 million countryside mansion — thanks to a DNA test that proved he...
76-year-old man killed by truck in Midtown
A 76-year-old man was fatally run over by a parking truck in Midtown Tuesday morning, when he crossed the street between two parked cars, according to police and sources. Manhattan...
Cheer Trump for saying ‘no’ to Big Tech and other commentary
Tech critic: Three Cheers for Trump’s Slap at Huawei President Trump’s “decision to blacklist Huawei,” which prompted Google to partly end its collaboration with the company, “may have the worst...
Biden rips Trump for claiming former VP 'deserted' Pennsylvania
Former Vice President Joe Biden blasted President Trump for shaming him for abandoning Pennsylvania — an attack line the president deployed at his Montoursville, Pennsylvania rally Monday night.
Aaron Rodgers hated the ending to 'Game of Thrones'
Warning: "Game of Thrones" spoilers below. Aaron Rodgers is not happy about the "Game of Thrones" ending. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, the Green Bay Packers quarterback-turned-GoT actor revealed he...
California teen pleads guilty to snatching rare lemur from zoo
An accused lemur schemer is coming clean. The fight for preserving endangered animals scored a major victory when a 19-year-old California man agreed to plead guilty to stealing a rare...
Trump lawyers to fight bank-records subpoena before Manhattan judge
Lawyers for President Trump will appear before a Manhattan judge Wednesday to argue that House Democrats shouldn't be allowed to get their hands on the commander in chief's financial records...
Big-shot lawyer pleads guilty in college admissions scam
A big-shot Big Apple lawyer on Tuesday admitted to paying $75,000 to doctor his daughter's ACT exam as part of the nationwide college admissions cheating scandal. Gordon Caplan, a former...
'Like an old girlfriend': Frazier, Eaton erupt in MLB's weirdest rivalry
The beef Todd Frazier and Adam Eaton share is three years old. It still seems to be in prime condition, but side effects may include selective memory. The natural rivalry...
Man robbed by woman after refusing to pay for sex: sources
A man was allegedly robbed at knifepoint in the Bronx by a woman he met on a dating app after he refused to pay for sex, police and sources said...
More than half of Americans have suffered a 'workout hangover'
As many as 55% of Americans say they have suffered a workout hangover that’s caused them to stay inside all day, with more than a quarter even admitting to skipping...
Bronx cooperator in 'Junior' killing fears retribution for 'snitching'
The gangbanger-turned-witness who helped drag Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz from a Bronx bodega during the innocent teen’s slaying avoided looking at five of his alleged gangland cohorts in court Tuesday —...
Man wakes from boozy night out to find his penis chopped off
A man woke up after a boozy night to discover his penis had been hacked off -- and he had no idea how it happened, it's reported. Tan Nan had...
This is the age parents think kids should be starting on career path
Parents believe their children should begin paving the way for their future career from as early as 5 and a half years old, according to a survey, and more than...
Hedge funds up 7% in 2019 but struggling in broader market
Hedge funds are gaining steadily this year but still lagging well behind the broader market. The $3.2 trillion industry gained 7% through April, when the S&P 500 popped 17.5%, according...
Hope Hicks, Don McGahn aide subpoenaed by House panel
Rep. Jerrold Nadler, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, subpoenaed former White House communications director Hope Hicks and an aide to former White House counsel Don McGahn to testify...
Sebastian Telfair’s sister busted for second time in two days
The sister of ex-NBA star Sebastian Telfair has been arrested again — this time for allegedly violating a restraining order three times in February, cops said Tuesday.
Cops release brutal footage of savage subway beatdown
Video footage of a young man being brutally beaten while riding an MTA subway train was released by police on Tuesday. The victim can be seen bloody and battered in...
This bikini comes with a 'for poolside posing only' warning with good reason
This bikini isn’t bathing suit-able. A 22-year-old woman from Swansea in Wales was appalled when her new teal swimsuit from Pretty Little Thing bled blue dye when submerged in water....
Chinese smartphone maker Huawei accuses Trump of bullying
Huawei on Tuesday accused the Trump administration of “bullying,” even as the White House gave it a reprieve on US trade restrictions against the Chinese smartphone maker. Huawei executive Abraham...
Showalter? Baker? Where Mets could turn if Callaway must go
Mickey Callaway is still the Mets’ manager for many reasons. The most important, though, has nothing to do with his likability, wealth of pitching knowledge or even ownership’s distaste for...
Bagpiper who had heart attack reunited with first responders
A Staten Island bagpiper who had a heart attack while performing at a Brooklyn baseball game last year was almost speechless Tuesday when the FDNY reunited him with the first...
Nicaraguan government to release 100 political prisoners
MANAGUA — The Nicaraguan government said on Monday it had begun the process of freeing another 100 political prisoners after threats from the opposition it could abandon talks aimed at...
Tourist 'sand graffiti' is trashing pristine dunes in Japan
Tourists are making like Banksy at the beach. Japan's only large sand dune network is increasingly being vandalized with "sand graffiti," local officials say. Graffiti has risen since being banned...
MLB going to great lengths for Yankees-Red Sox series in London
NEW YORK — The traditional rivalry between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will take a radical twist when they meet in London next month: They will play...
NYPD cops thought Eric Garner was 'playing possum': testimony
NYPD cops believed Eric Garner was “playing possum” when he passed out after allegedly being placed in a banned chokehold during his fatal 2014 arrest, officers testified Tuesday Taking the...
Pediatrician charged with 65 counts of child sex abuse, assault
A 68-year-old Maryland pediatrician is accused of sexually assaulting at least a dozen of his female patients — some of whom were underage — and authorities say the doctor's alleged...
US says Iran threats are 'on hold' after deploying bombers
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said Iranian threats against US forces in the Middle East have been "put on hold" after the Trump administration deployed a aircraft carrier strike group...
American cannabis farmer could face death penalty in Myanmar
A court in Myanmar has formally charged American man, John Frederic Todoroki, and two local co-workers with violating drug laws concerning marijuana -- with potential penalties ranging from five years’...
Joe Namath: 'Only the timing' of Mike Maccagnan firing surprised me
Joe Namath was like most Jets fans when he heard the news last week the team had fired general manager Mike Maccagnan. It caught him off guard, but not because...
Barista accused of making pregnant woman give back coffee in fear it would harm baby
A Starbucks barista in the UK is being accused of “womb bothering” a pregnant woman by insisting she give back her caffeinated coffee because it is "bad for the baby."
'American Taliban' to be freed from federal prison this week
Infamous “American Taliban” John Philip Walker Lindh, who abandoned his California home to fight with Osama bin Laden and the Taliban, will be sprung from a federal prison this Thursday....
Anthony Weiner turns up at Manhattan courthouse to register as sex offender
Ex-Rep.-turned-teen-sexter Anthony Weiner showed up in Manhattan Supreme Court on Tuesday to register as a sex offender. Weiner, 54, strolled into 100 Centre St. in the early afternoon and headed...
Is that DIY tiny house for sale on Amazon a viral ripoff?
Ready to live your tiny home dreams? For just over $7,000, Amazon retailer Allwood is promising a chic backyard cabin, delivered to your doorstop in three to five weeks. Like...
'Jeopardy!' sensation James Holzhauer wasn't always a winner
James Holzhauer is setting records on “Jeopardy!” — but he struck out on the ABC game show “500 Questions” four years ago. The 34-year-old pro gambler, who extended his “Jeopardy!”...
De Blasio leads all Dem 2020 candidate at being the least liked
Mayor de Blasio has taken the lead in one 2020 campaign category — most disliked candidate. He has the highest negative rating among all 23 Democratic presidential contenders — as...
'Shoe Condoms' are here to protect your footwear this summer
Sneaker-heads just got a new layer for protection. It's now possible to wrap your beloved footwear in a slightly nutty safety net: Shoe Condoms. Firebox, a UK e-tailer that sells...
What good pitching and struggling offense mean for Tigers-Marlins
It has not been the best of seasons for the offenses of the Detroit Tigers and Miami Marlins, and these teams will not catch a break with Tuesday’s pitching matchup....
Xi Jinping tells China to prepare for long trade war with US
Chinese President Xi Jinping, in his first domestic tour since a trade war broke out with the Trump administration, has told his people that they should be prepared for a...
Pelicans lay out 'next step' in their Anthony Davis plan
Anthony Davis’ status is the elephant in the NBA’s room. New Pelicans boss David Griffin said Davis’ status should be clearer after Griffin meets with his disgruntled star next month...
Coney Island affordable housing bosses ran $870,000 bribery scheme: authorities
Three Brooklyn women at the helm of a Coney Island affordable-housing development pocketed more than $870,000 in bribes by fraudulently fast-tracking wealthy home-buyers into high-demand units meant for low-income families...
Fungal disease may have caused tree limb to fall on Washington Square Park visitor
The Washington Square Park tree from which a 35-foot branch crashed down on tourist Monday night -- leaving her in a critical condition -- may have a fungal disease that...
Iran says now isn't 'suitable' time for talks with US
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani rejected holding talks with the US to end the standoff between the two countries even though President Trump said he'd be willing to negotiate if they...
Could Mets get Cespedes money back? Here's what's banned in one contract
On a characteristically chaotic day — even a win didn’t make it that much better — the Mets did one thing right: They offered few facts and even fewer opinions...
Calvin Klein model's spate of violence triggered by a giraffe painting: cops
A Calvin Klein model is accused of slugging his father in the face and then roughing up his catwalking ex-gal pal — all over a giraffe painting. “There was an...
Belgian monks resurrect brewery 200 years after French raid
GRIMBERGEN, Belgium - Belgian monks at the Grimbergen abbey are on the verge of brewing beer again after a break of more than 200 years. The abbey, whose emblem is...
Long-lost love letter from soldier sparks nationwide search for owner
A nationwide search is underway for a soldier who wrote an adorable love letter to his sweetheart after being forced to miss their date -- more than 65 years ago.
Mitchell Robinson gets NBA honor before Knicks' uncertain offseason
The 17-65 record didn’t net Zion Williamson, but the season gave birth to one positive: center Mitchell Robinson. That became official when Robinson was named to the NBA’s All-Rookie Second...
'New Coke' is back 34 years after fizzing out — blame ‘Stranger Things’
If Crystal Pepsi is next on deck, we’re outta here. To the chagrin of many, it was announced on Tuesday that Coca-Cola is reviving the oldie but baddie, “New Coke,”...
Rising sea levels could flood New York City within next century: study
Sea levels could rise more than 6 feet over the next century, flooding major coastal cities such as the Big Apple — and displacing millions of people around the globe...
Mets vs. Nationals: Eric Fedde will outpitch Zack Wheeler
Bold bowl photos of Alex Rodriguez sitting on the can were taken outside a window of his luxury apartment. Seems A-Rod forgot to close the blinds and was blindsided. His...
The unstoppable Dick Vitale, and the bullies who broke and shaped him
The Little League parents would make 12-year-old Richie Vitale cry. Vitale not only was blind in his left eye, it wandered. On the mound, it looked as if he was...
Long Island woman busted for 'deplorable' animal cruelty again
A Long Island woman has been busted on animal cruelty charges for the second time in less than two years, officials said Tuesday. Shannon King, 32 — who is currently...
Venus Williams is coming to The Bronx for World TeamTennis match
When the New York Empire from World TeamTennis gets its season underway, it will feature some star-studded matches. Venus Williams and the Washington Kastles will visit the Empire’s home court,...
NASA finds water on mysterious Ultima Thule
Since first encountering the mysterious Ultima Thule earlier this year, NASA has made several discoveries about the ancient space object. Now, researchers from the government space agency have made a...
Child miraculously survives being impaled after falling off building
Horrifying pictures show a young boy who survived a 30-foot fall from a building — and being impaled by a 6-foot-long iron rod. Nadeem, 3, was playing with children on...
Scammers are using Facebook to run a 'terrorist donation' scheme
Scammers are using Facebook Messenger and other apps to trick Americans into thinking they gave money to terrorist groups like ISIS and al Qaeda. According to a new warning from...
Vikings' money fight could solve Patriots' tight end problem
Kyle Rudolph may not be a Viking for long. Instead, he could turn into New England's answer for losing Rob Gronkowski. Rudolph recently told The Minneapolis Star Tribune he wouldn't...
Laughing gas deaths double as young people ignore the dangers
Young people are ignoring the lethal risks of laughing gas, nurses warn -- with deaths doubling in just 12 months. They claim nitrous oxide, also known as hippy crack, is...
Man blamed 'brain surgery' after allegedly stabbing wife to death
A Queens man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly stabbing his wife to death and bashing her with a cutting board — and tried to blame his "brain surgery" for making...
Nxivm leader Keith Raniere hid in closet to avoid arrest: testimony
Nxivm leader Keith Raniere fancied himself an all-powerful "grandmaster" to his harem of sex slaves — yet ran and hid in a closet when the feds stormed his Mexico hideout,...
Endangered African wild dog pup killed in freak accident at Miami zoo
One of the world's most endangered mammals was accidentally crushed and killed by a heavy door at a Florida zoo, according to a report. The 4-month-old African wild dog —...
Fruit juices are just as bad for you as sugary soda: study
Blame it on the juice. Even fancy cold-pressed juices may be just as deadly as sodas, according to a study published this week in the Journal of the American Medical...
Why no one seems to know what 'obstruction of justice' actually means
America has a crime problem: We treat criminal laws as if they were terms of service on a website — blindly agreeing and praying we’ll never need to know what...
Ex-WWE superstar Ashley Massaro died by hanging: report
Former WWE superstar Ashley Massaro died by hanging herself in her Long Island home, according to a new report. The 39-year-old's death last week has been ruled "non-criminal," TMZ reported...
2-foot shower hose pulled from dead dolphin's stomach
A dead dolphin with a belly full of garbage has washed up on a Florida beach, this time in Fort Meyers. The 7-foot male bottlenose was found stranded on May...
Another Bill will wear O.J. Simpson's jersey
The Bills opened camp this week with a nod to their past. Sort of. Running back Senorise Perry donned a No. 32 jersey for Buffalo, the first time the number...
US fighter jets intercept Russian bombers off Alaskan coast
US warplanes intercepted four Russian bombers and two jet fighters in international airspace off the coast of Alaska on Monday, the North American Aerospace Defense Command said in a statement...
Hundreds protest as Indonesia confirms president's re-election
Indonesia's General Election Commission (KPU) confirmed unofficial counts by private pollsters in the April 17 election, giving Widodo a 55.5 percent share of votes against 44.5 percent for Prabowo Subianto....
Frightening photos show huge swarm of bees engulfing car
Shoppers fled in panic when the swarm consisting of hundreds of bees settled on the back of a Honda SUV in a supermarket car park.
Under Modi, the Hindu-Muslim divide worsens in India
NAYABANS, India -- Muslims in Nayabans, an unremarkable village in northern India, say they remember a time when their children played with Hindu youths and people from either faith chatted...
Figure skater: Partner sexually abused me before he killed himself
A former partner of US figure-skating champion John Coughlin — who committed suicide in January — has come forward with claims he sexually abused her for two years. The revelation...
Trump's subpoena appeal headed to Merrick Garland's court
Spurned Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland — whose chance at a spot on the high court was derailed by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell — may have a key say...
Website crashes while tracking great white shark in Long Island Sound
A crush of fans looking to keep tabs on a great white shark spotted in the Long Island Sound apparently took a bite out of the website used to track...
The hidden numbers that show how bad Mets' dive really is
A long slump against betting market expectations often foreshadows a firing. Did the recent collapse by the New York Mets send such signals about Mickey Callaway? The answer to that...
Daenerys' fate is the biggest 'Game of Thrones' plot hole
Spoilers below for the “Game of Thrones” series finale. “Game of Thrones” is over, and Daenerys Targaryen is dead. But is she? Before you roll your eyes, fans of the...
Sophie Turner wants 'Game of Thrones' fans to get a grip
The Queen of the North has issued a decree on pissed-off “Game of Thrones” critics. Sophie Turner, who plays Winterfell's newly crowned Sansa Stark in the late record-smashing series, responded...
Trump appeals judge's ruling to hand over finance records to House
President Trump on Tuesday appealed a federal judge’s ruling that he had to turn over his financial records to a House committee, according to a court filing. Lawyers for Trump...
NASA is testing 'bee' robots on the ISS
NASA is betting big on the future of space robots. As automated gadgets become more and more advanced, scientists are starting to imagine how robots could not only aid space...
The truth about whether your phone is spying on you
Almost everyone has an eerie tale to tell. Perhaps you’ve been talking to a friend about an island vacation, when suddenly deals for the Maldives or Hawaii pop up on...
Food-stealing seagull is the best thing since sliced bread
A pesky seagull was filmed trying to steal a loaf of bread from a Poundland store in North Yorkshire, England. Josh Binks, 19, captured the funny moment and said the...
Dog sitter caught walking around naked, kissing boyfriend on puppy cam
A California pet sitter hired through embattled dog-walking app Wag was caught on a pooch cam getting hot and heavy with her boyfriend and sitting naked in the client’s home,...
Dave Gettleman's worst reputation became Landon Collins' reality
The pattern is established. Dave Gettleman becomes the boss. There is little communication between boss and established veterans. Established veterans become cast-offs. It happened in Carolina, where cogs like DeAngelo...
Polish towns denounce LGBT people ahead of European elections
SWIDNIK, Poland - Teresa Drzewiecka grew up during World War II when German and Soviet troops battled for control of her town of Swidnik in eastern Poland. Now 83, she...
Man fired after he's caught peeing on young cancer victim's memorial
A New Jersey man caught on camera allegedly urinating on a memorial for a 9-year-old cancer victim has been fired from his job by his own dad — as he...
Bonobo monkey moms really want grandkids too: study
Step aside, "Tiger Moms" — these mothers aren't monkeying around when it comes to getting grandchildren. Maternal bonobos — or pygmy chimpanzees — are aggressive matchmakers who use "social clout"...
Fast and furious kids drive off-road vehicles on highway
A driver in Chicago, Illinois, filmed a group of kids riding Polaris off-road vehicles on the Dan Ryan Expressway. The driver attempted to talk to the kids, who were using...
Nxivm leader was writing twisted handbook on sex slavery: testimony
Nxivm leader Keith Raniere planned to market his alleged sex cult -- and was even in the process of writing a handbook about his twisted obsession, a former member said....
'Will pass rush for hot wings': Desperate college star begging outside NFL camp
If you can walk on in college, walk on in the NFL. Or at least try. Jordan Harold is doing just that. Harold, who walked on as a defensive end...
Top MLB draft prospect strangely bolts to Japan
Going to Japan a year after being picked in the top 10 of the draft usually can't be construed as a victory. Carter Stewart is bucking the norm. The right-hander,...
NASA teases its Mars 2020 spacecraft
NASA’s Curiosity rover, InSight lander and Reconnaissance Orbiter are all doing remarkable work on and around the red planet, but that’s not stopping scientists from pushing ahead with plans to...
Court hearing for 900-pound drug suspect will be held on loading dock
A morbidly obese man weighing over 900 pounds is due to face drug charges Tuesday afternoon — in a makeshift courtroom convened on a loading dock. Kenneth Hicks, 48, is...
Nadler threatens legal action to secure Don McGahn's testimony
Rep. Jerrold Nadler on Tuesday vowed to hold President Trump accountable for stonewalling congressional investigations into his administration and threatened to go to court to compel former White House counsel...
Self-driving trucks begin delivering mail for US Postal Service
The US Postal Service on Tuesday started a two-week test transporting mail across three Southwestern states using self-driving trucks, a step forward in the effort to commercialize autonomous vehicle technology...
'Jeopardy!' champ James Holzhauer saves Tom Brady from eating a strawberry
No one is more excited about James Holzhauer's latest "Jeopardy!" win than Tom Brady.
Nasdaq leases additional 35,500 square feet at Durst tower
Leasing momentum continues at the Durst Organization’s One Five One W. 42nd St., formerly Four Times Square. Nasdaq just signed for an additional 35,512 square feet on the 28th floor,...
Frank Ntilikina still wants to be a Knick after agent change
According to a French podcast, Frank Ntilikina changed agents to French rep Bouna Ndiaye, leaving CAA’s Leon Rose. Ntilikina, who suffered through an injury-marred second season, will likely be shopped...
17-year-old will graduate from high school and Harvard this month
A 17-year-old Kansas boy who graduated from high school on Sunday now has his eyes set on Harvard — where he will graduate in just over a week. "I'm relieved...
Ex-White House counsel defies subpoena to testify before House committee
Former White House lawyer Don McGahn refused to comply with a subpoena to testify before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday about special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia report, setting the...
Unfortunately for Grumpy Cat's owner, there's no pet influencer insurance
Grumpy Cat leaves behind a beloved legacy and a profitable business. Feline celebrity Grumpy Cat, whose real name was Tardar Sauce, died this week due to complications from a urinary...
Celine Dion recreates 'Titanic' moment with James Corden
Celine Dion fans will "never let go" of their love for "Titanic" references. "The Late Late Show" host James Corden picked up the legendary songstress for the latest installment of...
Star run-stuffer becomes potential free-agent steal after Bucs release
The Gerald McCoy saga is over as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Monday that they released the six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle who spent the past nine seasons with the...
De Blasio says it's totally 'normal' that everyone is laughing at him
Mayor Bill de Blasio had a no-sweat reaction Tuesday to the onslaught of late-night roasts over his presidential bid. The 2020 Democratic long shot was greeted on CNN's "New Day"...
Jamie Oliver's restaurant empire crumbling — putting 1,300 jobs at risk
British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s restaurant chain went into administration — a British version of bankruptcy — on Tuesday, threatening around 1,300 jobs in the latest blow for Britain’s high...
'Arthur' episode about same-sex wedding banned in Alabama
"Arthur" is one controversial cartoon. Alabama Public Television pulled the Season 22 premiere of the long-running animated series. The episode, titled "Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone," revolved around the...
Kohl's cuts profit estimates, sending its shares tumbling
Kohl’s cut its full-year profit forecast after the department store operator missed Wall Street estimates for quarterly same-store sales and profit, sending its shares down over 10% Tuesday morning. Much...
YouTube cracks down on videos that promote drinking bleach as 'miracle cure'
YouTube has cracked down on videos posted by crackpots and fringe figures who promote a host of "miracle cures," including a holy elixir bleach peddled by a self-described archbishop from...
Man sexually assaulted crying teen on international flight: authorities
A Massachusetts man has been indicted on a federal criminal charge for allegedly sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman sitting next to him and crying on a United flight from Japan...
Ravens tight end turns to Twitter to find 'gorgeous' mystery woman
Ravens tight end Hayden Hurst is putting his love life in the hands of the Twitterverse. After failing to connect on a recent flight to Baltimore, Hurst tweeted a note...
Dressbarn going out of business, plans to shutter 650 stores
The doors at Dressbarn are about to swing shut for the last time. After decades of defiantly defending a moniker — which carried, for many shoppers, an uncomfortable whiff of...
Instagram accidentally leaks private data of major influencers
Instagram has accidentally leaked the private information of 49 million of its users, including major influencers and bloggers. A huge database containing details about celebrities, influencers and brand accounts was...
Mom collapses while testifying against ex who killed their 5 kids
A South Carolina mom let out an anguished wail while testifying against her ex-husband, who is facing the death penalty after admitting he murdered all five of their children. Pain...
French mayor trying to start baby boom by giving out Viagra
A French mayor is trying to get a rise out of young couples and get them to move to his small village and start families -- offering them free Viagra...
Mississippi's six-week abortion ban heads to federal court
JACKSON, Miss. — A federal judge who struck down Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban last year is hearing arguments about a new law that puts the ban even earlier. The law...
Baboons take a leisurely dip in this guy’s pool
This hotel owner in Betty’s Bay, South Africa, captured cute video of a pair of baboons taking a swim in the pool. Garth Bradley, 50, was sitting in his office...
George R.R. Martin hints at what's next for 'Game of Thrones'
"Game of Thrones" author George R.R. Martin is promising fans that he is working hard on finishing the books on which the just-concluded HBO series was based — and hinted...
Horrific video shows famed chef pulling plastic trash from fish's stomach
A famed Mexican chef has posted a stunning video of himself pulling plastic bottle caps and other trash from a fish’s stomach as he prepares a meal -- as a...
Toddler tinkles during marriage proposal and other hilarious fails
In this episode of "They Had It Coming," a living room boxing match ends when one fighter's head goes smashing through a window. Plus two dumb criminals try to flee...
German Holocaust archive puts millions of documents online
BERLIN — The International Tracing Service in Germany has uploaded more than 13 million documents from Nazi concentration camps, including prisoner cards and death notices, to help Holocaust researchers and...
Florida inmate charged with threatening to bomb federal buildings
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida inmate made several bomb threats that led to evacuations at two federal buildings. An FBI complaint says 24-year-old Noah Stirn faces federal charges...
Florida boy, 9, killed while riding bike to school
SARASOTA, Fla. — Authorities say a 9-year-old Florida boy was struck and killed by a truck while riding his bike to school. The Sarasota Herald-Tribune reports that Roman Miller died...
22 Tennessee racing horses sick with equine blood parasite
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee's state veterinarian's office is investigating an outbreak of a blood parasite in a group of racing quarter horses. The office says 22 horses have tested positive...
NY bill would create restaurant tax break for oyster shells
ALBANY, N.Y. — Legislation before New York state lawmakers would create a new tax break for restaurants who donate oyster shells for environmental conservation. Under the bill, the state would...
Germany relinquishing thousands of Kafka confidant's papers
BERLIN — German authorities are handing over to Israel a trove of 5,000 documents kept by a confidant of Franz Kafka. The papers include a postcard from Kafka from 1910...
DJ Khaled talks fatherhood, Nipsey Hussle and new album 'Father of Asahd'
DJ Khaled has taken being a doting, devoted dad to a new level with “Father of Asahd,” his star-studded new album that dropped Friday. For the second time, his 2-year-old...
Golf's new Tiger Woods redefining what a golfer is
Meet the new boss in golf. Not same as the old boss. Brooks Koepka is setting the new standard in golf now, and everyone had better follow along as closely...
Dad of baby in 'womb raider' killing finally gets to hold child
The father of the gravely injured infant who was cut from his murdered mother’s womb finally got a chance to cradle the boy, according to a series of photographs released...
Yankees' injuries have pushed Gleyber Torres to stardom
BALTIMORE — One of the best things that has happened to the Yankees while being crushed by injuries this season is the acceleration factor. No one is accelerating faster than...
Overlooked Yankees reliever honing in on comeback
BALTIMORE — Dellin Betances won’t exactly know when he will be off the injured list until he starts throwing off a mound, but the right-handed reliever has an eye on...
Parents of dead West Point cadet can use his sperm to produce a child: judge
WEST POINT, N.Y. — The parents of a 21-year-old West Point cadet fatally injured in a skiing accident can use his frozen sperm to produce a child, a judge ruled...
'He took what he wanted': Ex-NFL pro accused of multiple rapes
VISTA, California — Kellen Winslow Jr., the son of a pro football star who himself earned over $40 million in an injury-plagued NFL career, "took what he wanted," including raping...
Nationals outfielder blasts Mets' Todd Frazier after dust-up during game
Yet another long, eventful day in Mets Land concluded with ... Todd Frazier getting verbally destroyed by an ex-teammate? You can’t predict Mets chaos. Frazier and Nationals right fielder Adam...
Alleged Christchurch shooter charged with terrorism
The Muslim-hating white supremacist behind February's deadly shooting rampage in two New Zealand mosques was formally charged with terrorism early Tuesday. Brenton Tarrant, who allegedly massacred 51 people in a...
Parents forget newborn baby in taxi
BERLIN — New parents got the fright of their lives in Germany after accidentally forgetting their newborn in the taxi taking them home from the hospital. Hamburg police said Monday...
Giants' unusual draft pick: I can do it all
Sam Beal is certain the Giants made a wise move giving up a third-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft to select him in the 2018 supplemental draft. “Oh yeah...
Airline group predicts another record for summer travel
The airline industry's U.S. trade group is predicting another record for summer travel. Airlines for America forecast Tuesday that 257.4 million people will fly on U.S. carriers between June 1...
Mets train wreck, Van Wagenen's credibility: Why even believe?
Brodie Van Wagenen said Monday that Mickey Callaway “has our full support to lead this team for the foreseeable future,” but how far into the future can the Mets’ rookie...
Pilot, passenger die in small plane crash in Alaska
KETCHIKAN, Alaska — Authorities say a pilot and a single passenger have died after a small plane crashed Monday near Ketchikan. Ketchikan Gateway Borough spokeswoman Deanna Thomas says in a...
Nashville church 'shooter' wanted to kill 'a minimum of 10 white churchgoers': prosecutors
The trial of Emanuel Samson, who is accused of fatally shooting a woman and wounding seven others at a Nashville church in 2017, officially began on Monday -- with prosecutors...