June 19, 2019
Out of this world: Senators briefed on reported UFO sightings
Three US senators were reportedly briefed by the Pentagon on Wednesday about recent reports detailing UFO sightings by Navy pilots. The revelation, reported by Politico, comes days after President Trump...
Two Islanders win big at NHL Awards ceremony
Before this past season, not a lot of people expected Robin Lehner to be in Las Vegas this week for the NHL Awards ceremony. But that’s where the Islanders goalie...
Iran claims Revolutionary Guard shot down US drone
Iran's state news agency said Thursday that the country's military unit shot down a US drone flying over its airspace. The Persian Gulf nation said the drone was struck down...
'There’s not a racist bone in my body': Biden refuses to apologize for racist senator remarks
Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden on Wednesday refused calls to apologize for his comments about segregationist senators, saying "there's not a racist bone in my body." Biden made the statement...
Upstate NY clerks refuse to grant illegal immigrants driver's licenses
Some upstate New York county clerks are taking a stand against the state's controversial new law granting driver's licenses to illegal immigrants. Clerks in Erie, Rensselaer, Niagara and Allegany counties...
Woman named Marijuana Pepsi refused to change her name — now she’s a doctor
That's Doctor Marijuana Pepsi to you. A Wisconsin woman with the real given name Marijuana Pepsi Vandyck earned a doctorate last month, according to a report published Tuesday. Throughout her...
Ex-congressional aide gets 4 years in prison for doxxing GOP senators
A former Democratic congressional staffer was sentenced Wednesday to four years in prison for posting the home addresses and phone numbers of five US senators online, including Majority Leader Mitch...
Jack Hughes has done it all with 'a massive bull’s-eye on him'
Dig all you want, but the dirt that comes up on Jack Hughes is clean. The 18-year-old American center who is expected to go No. 1 to the Devils in...
The only way Knicks can mess up this pick
There have been few recent nights like the one awaiting the Knicks Thursday night. There have been so few times across the past 20 years when the Knicks have only...
Family says Dallas courthouse shooter wanted to die
DALLAS — The family of a 22-year-old man who opened fire on a Dallas courthouse, striking no one before federal agents fatally shot him, said they believe his intent was...
Massive stash of meth found stuffed in suitcases in Washington forest
A massive stash of $1 million worth of meth was found stuffed in suitcases in a Washington forest, a report said. The two suitcases containing 186 pounds of methamphetamine was...
Mets plummet to fourth place in division after ugly loss to Braves
ATLANTA — Hey, Miami Marlins, come get them. The number of NL East teams chasing these disappointing Mets shrunk to one Wednesday night, as manager Mickey Callaway’s crew ran itself...
De Blasio blasts AOC over 'concentration camp' comments
Mayor Bill de Blasio criticized Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for saying the Trump administration is housing immigrants in "concentration camps" at the Mexican border on MSNBC Wednesday. "I respect her greatly and...
NBA Draft intrigue will really begin with Pelicans' other pick
The Pelicans are on the clock. Not for the No. 1 pick. Barring a stunning turn of events, that will be Zion Williamson. No, Thursday night’s NBA draft at Barclays...
Upcoming interest rate showdown a multi-layered drama
President Trump should be happy about what the Federal Reserve did on Wednesday. He should be mad as hell about what the Fed did on Wednesday. Take your pick. Both...
Midtown's Tower Fifth in trouble due to US tensions with Venezuela
“None of [Venezuela’s] assets are for sale in the US,” Ambassador Carlos Vecchio tweeted with a link to The Post story.
Credit Suisse exec heads to Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank has named Steven Feinberg to manage its US investment-grade debt trading, Bloomberg reported. Feinberg had previously worked at Credit Suisse Group for almost two decades. Feinberg will be...
Granny Grab Your Gun: Wanted man crashes into wrong driveway
A gun-wielding grandmother in Alabama confronted a wanted man in her driveway on Monday after he crashed a stolen car near her home, according to investigators. Marcia Black, 75, said...
Pensions commit to $8B fund of prison-phone magnate
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores has been freed from his fundraising prison. Two massive pensions — including New York City’s pensions and the Pennsylvania Teachers pension — are planning to...
Kushner transactions part of DOJ money laundering probe at Deutsche Bank
The Justice Department has opened up a criminal investigation into potential money- laundering violations by Deutsche Bank — including transactions linked to President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, according to a...
HS football players reportedly posted Snapchat of burning pride flag
A pair of Utah high school football players were booted from their team Wednesday over a Snapchat video of a Pride flag being burned and someone saying: "all gays die."...
Why USWNT could be better off losing to Sweden
At the 2016 Olympics, a loss to Sweden marked the United States women’s soccer team’s earliest exit ever from international competition. On Thursday, a loss to Sweden could propel the...
Virginia star moving up on some NBA Draft boards
De’Andre Hunter, after winning a national championship with Virginia, is ready to take the next step in his career at the 2019 NBA Draft on Thursday night at Barclays Center....
Devils' great is all-in on Jack Hughes
Ken Daneyko is willing to say it — even if Devils GM Ray Shero isn’t just yet. The rugged Devils defenseman turned MSG analyst knows who he’d pick if he...
FBI testing minibar samples at Dominican Republic resort: report
The FBI is reportedly analyzing alcohol samples from at least one minibar at the popular Bahia Príncipe resort in the Dominican Republic to see if hotel booze is, in fact,...
‘Jeopardy!’ star James Holzhauer donates to cancer walk in Alex Trebek's name
Former "Jeopardy!" champion James Holzhauer donated a portion of his winnings to a cancer walk in host Alex Trebek's name, a report said Wednesday. Holzhauer, who amassed $2,464,216 in prize...
Missouri's lone abortion clinic says it will defy pelvic exam law
The last remaining abortion provider in Missouri — which is already in danger of losing its license — will reportedly defy a state mandate to perform two pelvic exams on...
Concentration camp ABCs for AOC
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, educate yourself. The democratic socialist darling who wantonly tosses out phrases like “concentration camp,’’ “fascist’’ and even insultingly appropriates the Holocaust-specific cry “never again’’ to slam US policy...
Trump awards Medal of Freedom to economist Arthur Laffer
President Donald Trump on Wednesday awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Arthur Laffer, the father of supply-side economics. Laffer, 78, was honored for his contributions to economic theory, including...
Gregory Meeks rips top Dems for Queens DA endorsements
Rep. Gregory Meeks slammed Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren on Wednesday for their endorsement of insurgent candidate Tiffany Cabán in the race for Queens district attorney. “I don’t know...
FDNY discriminated against Marine with PTSD: watchdog
The FDNY discriminated against a former US Marine because he has post-traumatic stress disorder, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ruled Wednesday. Joseph Leopold, who was honorably discharged from the Marines...
Only one Queens DA candidate knows what it takes to keep the city safe
Mayor Bill de Blasio and most of the candidates in the race for the Queens district attorney vacancy must have spotty memories — or else their recollections of New York...
Trump's latest rally showed how he can win — and how he can lose
There were two President Trumps on display at the Orlando rally where he announced his intention to seek a second term. The first Trump spoke for the first 40 minutes;...
Cuomo's controversial MTA appointee clears major hurdle
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s controversial appointment to the MTA board got the blessing of two powerful state Senate committees Wednesday afternoon, and is expected to be confirmed before the legislative session...
Inside debate the Nets are having about Kyrie Irving
The Post has reported the Nets’ dream offseason is pairing Kevin Durant with Kyrie Irving, and sources say that hasn’t changed. The question is if they can’t land Durant, do...
Hope Hicks doesn’t say much in closed door meeting
WASHINGTON - Former White House Communications Director Hope Hicks disappointed reporters and Democrats alike - as she left Capitol Hill in silence Wednesday night after refusing to answer a number...
Disgraced detective Louis Scarcella lashes out in court
Scandal-scarred former NYPD Detective Louis Scarcella got feisty Wednesday when he was questioned in Brooklyn Supreme Court as part of a convicted murderer's bid to receive a new trial for...
A new attack on the Central Park carriage horses
The City Council took up the next bid to kill the Central Park horse carriage industry Tuesday. The so-called Carriage Horse Heat Relief bill from Councilman Keith Powers (D-Manhattan) would,...
Trump is right to face down Iran's empty threats
Know how you can tell the Trump administration’s tough approach on Iran is working? Tehran is acting out in a bid to remove the pressure. Iran’s rulers pointedly announced Monday...
Residents slam NYCHA chair's $400K salary: 'He doesn’t even live here'
“We don’t need someone who’s going to be here and there and everywhere. We need someone in place and on top of the job.”
Corey Johnson's fiscal follies
On Thursday, the City Council approved a $92.8 billion budget — after pushing Mayor Bill de Blasio to agree to add fresh fiscal risks to the spending plan. This is...
'Ivy League dad killer' tried to take my life too: ex-pal
Years before he allegedly shot his dad, Thomas Gilbert Jr. was already showing his killer instincts, a former friend told jurors Wednesday at the Princeton grad's Manhattan murder trial. "He...
Nets' Sean Marks turning focus to picks after completing draft deals
Let’s be real: Right now the Nets’ narrative is all about free agency. The chase for Kevin Durant. The Kyrie Irving-D’Angelo Russell debate that’s sparking a civil war among the fan...
Cher’s old NYC penthouse listed for $7.55M
You can’t turn back time, but you can tour Cher’s former penthouse. Believe it: The iconic pop singer once lived in this spread at Noho’s Silk Building, which is about...
‘Animal House’ star to sell home he’s owned for decades
It's not an “Animal House.” Actor Peter Riegert — known for his role as Donald “Boon” Schoenstein in that iconic 1978 fraternity film and as a pickle monger in “Crossing...
‘Wall Street’ producer lists UES penthouse for $9.75M
Edward Pressman, who famously produced the 1987 film “Wall Street” (as well as more than 80 others), is putting his Upper East Side penthouse on the market for $9.75 million....
Gown designer’s Beekman Place pad cuts price a third time
A 1 Beekman Place duplex that was once home to the late fashion designer Arnold Scaasi and the late literacy advocate Parker Ladd has been back on the market for...
DJ LeMahieu continues to be Yankees' driving force
The Yankees’ lineup continues to get stronger with the addition of Edwin Encarnacion, the return of Giancarlo Stanton and the imminent arrival of Aaron Judge, but it has been DJ...
Celebrities developing real estate in their second acts
The 168-unit 50 Rector Park rental — the first market-rate residential high-rise constructed in Newark, NJ, since 1962 — opened last Saturday. The 23-story building has a roof deck with...
Texan millionaire nabs the Forbes family’s old townhouse
An Austin, Texas, entrepreneur, Carey Smith, has closed on his $19.9 million purchase of the late publisher Malcolm Forbes’ former Greenwich Village townhouse at 11 W. 12th St. In 2018,...
Ritzy NYC buildings lure buyers with healthy perks for their kids
You could say the ball’s in their court. Kids and teens are key players in their families’ decisions to buy property. And local builders are rolling out the Astroturf to...
De Blasio gets 2020 filing extension, citing 'substantial' mayoral duties
Mayor Bill de Blasio received a 45-day extension to disclose his personal finances to the Federal Election Commission citing his "substantial duties" at City Hall -- even though he's said...
Crack addict tried killing man in London after listening to 'West End Girls'
In a near-deadly case of life imitating art, lawyers for a schizophrenic crack addict say he traveled to the West End of London -- after listening to the Pet Shop...
British wrestling champion Adrian McCallum dies at 36 after haunting final tweet
British wrestler Lionheart today died at 36 - hours after posting a haunting message online. The world heavyweight champion said: "One day you will eat your last meal, you will...
Kate Spade's Manhattan apartment goes on the market
The Upper East Side co-op where fashion icon Kate Spade ended her life more than a year ago is on the market for $6.35 million, sources said. The late designer...
RJ Barrett reveals the personal reason he wants to be a Knick
Duke star RJ Barrett has said for weeks his hope is to play for the Knicks. On the eve of the NBA draft, he explained one more reason why. “It...
ESPN is done with LaVar Ball
It appears the LaVar Ball show is coming to an end. At least, for ESPN, that is. The Ball patriarch won’t receive any more air time on any ESPN platform...
Syrian refugee arrested for plot to bomb Pittsburgh church
Federal authorities have arrested a Syrian refugee who was plotting to attack a Pittsburgh church, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday. Mustafa Mousab Alowemer, 21, was charged with one count...
Raging bull breaks camera on Season 2 of 'Yellowstone'
The biggest surprise of last summer’s TV season was the success of Paramount’s “Yellowstone.” Taylor Sheridan’s (“Hell or High Water”) throwback to the bygone age of westerns drew an audience...
Bride burns butt, tries to drink pain away instead of canceling wedding
A bride with a burned behind tried to make the best out of the situation but just ended up being the butt of the joke. A Reddit user posted the...
Singer says Carrie Underwood stole 'Sunday Night Football' theme song
A singer and a group of songwriters claim in a lawsuit filed on Wednesday that Carrie Underwood’s “Game On,” theme song for "Sunday Night Football" is actually ripped off from a...
Not the 'Papi': Ortiz's friend was target, not ex-slugger
The David Ortiz shooting was a case of mistaken identity by a group of bungling hit men who were targeting one of the Red Sox great’s friends — but got...
Jill Zarin sells NYC home she shared with late husband Bobby
Former “Real Housewives of New York City” star Jill Zarin sold her Upper East Side home for $3.25 million earlier this week. It had been on the market asking $3.29...
2 killed when semitrailer explodes on I-94 in Wisconsin
MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. — A semitrailer exploded into flames Wednesday on an interstate in southeast Wisconsin, killing at least two people, setting other vehicles on fire and sending dark plumes...
Museum of Sex is a hotbed of sexual harassment: suit
“Patrons and co-workers of the Museum grope its employees, use utterly inappropriate sexual language, and inquire into employees’ private sex lives,” the suit alleges.
David Ortiz's lawyer slams affair claims, says former slugger has 'no enemies'
The lawyer for David Ortiz says the former Red Sox slugger "is innocent in what happened" to him in the Dominican Republic -- and denied rumors that an extramarital affair...
Rockets tried dumping Chris Paul onto Knicks
As the Chris Paul-James Harden feud tears up the Rockets, the Knicks refused an offer from Houston for Chris Paul, per The Ringer. Trading Paul, who is in the second...
Bernie Sanders doesn't seem to know what 'profit' is, other commentary
Libertarian: Bernie Doesn’t Seem To Know What ‘Profit’ Is Sen. Bernie Sanders embarrassed himself Wednesday, Reason’s Scott Shackford points out, with a tweet that “made it clear he doesn’t always...
Millions of Americans drive stoned and don't care about getting caught
Drivers are going up in smoke! Millions of Americans get behind the wheel while high from smoking marijuana, a study released on Wednesday said. An estimated 14.8 million Americans said...
One in five Americans rarely or never wears sunscreen
Watching too much TV, not reapplying sunscreen properly, and drinking too many cocktails are some of the most common “summer fails” Americans will experience in the coming months, according to...
The best martinis in NYC bars and restaurants
Cheers to the classiest drink in history. The martini is the cocktail that unites us all, from James Bond’s shaken-not-stirred signature to the "Sex and the City"-style Appletini that spawned...
'Cold-blooded assassin:' Zion gives Knicks huge RJ Barrett endorsement
Zion Williamson won’t be a Knick barring stunning upheaval at the top of Thursday night’s NBA draft, but the Duke phenom is certain they won’t be disappointed if they select...
Rikers inmates stop fellow prisoner who attacked female guard
A Rikers correctional officer was locked in a pantry and attacked by an inmate Wednesday morning -- but other prisoners rushed to the woman's aid, law enforcement sources told The...
Georgia toddler diagnosed with ovarian cancer given clean bill of health
A Georgia toddler who was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer now has a clean bill of health, according to a report. The story of 2-year-old McKenna Shea...
House committee hears from Danny Glover, Cory Booker on reparations
A House subcommittee heard from actor Danny Glover and presidential candidate Cory Booker on Wednesday during a congressional hearing on reparations. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) — who sponsors a...
Younger generations are ditching deodorant, poll finds
This new trend just stinks. A large number of Generation Z Americans are not using deodorant or antiperspirant, according to a recent poll conducted by YouGov. About 40% of those...
Three golfers to pick at the Travelers Championship
The Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn., features 22 of the world’s top-50 players, including Brooks Koepka, Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas. Here are two contenders and...
'Disturbing' number of Manhattan cyclists use phones while riding: study
Don’t hold the phone! Nearly one-third of Manhattan cyclists are distracted by electronics while riding, according to a new study – triple the amount observed by the same researcher six...
Watch 'Dynasty' actress Catherine Oxenberg reveal Nxivm verdict to leader's former sex slave
"Guilty," Oxenberg excitedly told her daughter India, who was not in the courtroom to hear Wednesday's verdict, over the phone. "Guilty, guilty on all charges.
Have your Cinderella moment with the perfect bridal shoes
Finding the perfect pair of shoes for your wedding day can be just as exciting and stressful as shopping for a wedding dress. With dozens of options to choose from...
Yanks prospect's trade value skyrockets with 15-strikeout gem
If the Yankees plan on shopping Deivi Garcia, any offer they make just got a lot more attractive. Garcia, the Yankees' fourth-ranked prospect on MLB.com, struck out 15 batters in...
Yankees face stiff Astros test after statement sweep of Rays
After acing their test against the Rays to build their lead in the AL East to a season-high 3½ games, the Yankees will now face an even stiffer challenge with...
Woman unable to have sex discovers she has ‘dead end�� vagina
A woman who was struggling to have sex was told it was because her vagina was less than half-an-inch long. The 20-year-old, from Pakistan, had only noticed the problem following...
Lawmaker calls for ethics probe of aide to Richard Carranza
A Queens lawmaker has reported a top Department of Education official to both an ethics tribunal and the city agency that investigates misconduct in public schools for urging underlings to...
This is how quickly Americans would spend $10 million
It would take the average American seven years to spend $10 million, according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 Americans sought to answer the age-old question: What would...
Cracker Barrel bars church event over LGBT execution remarks
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Cracker Barrel said it won’t host an event by a Tennessee church whose pastor was a detective who preached that the government should execute gay people. The...
Job seekers in one country face the worst racial discrimination
While racial discrimination in hiring plagues many developed countries, one nation may have particular trouble bidding it adieu. France has the highest level of hiring discrimination against non-white groups, according...
'Wild Rose' is the rare rising-star tale that blooms without melodrama
“Who’s ever heard of a country singer from Glasgow?” So says Rose-Lynn (Jessie Buckley, “Chernobyl”) of herself, despairingly, in "Wild Rose," a unique and gritty spin on the rising-star genre....
The No. 1 reason Americans need a vacation
More than one in three Americans (37 percent) have had a 'life eureka' moment while on vacation or a trip away, according to new research. Those vacation eureka moments --...
Man smashes wine glass in rival's face during bar fight over woman
The melee broke out around 3:45 a.m. Friday inside Falada Lounge on Emmons Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, cops said.
Substitute school nurse accused of making advances on teen boy
A substitute nurse serving two Ohio school districts was jailed for inappropriately touching an underage student and making sexual advances toward him, prosecutors said this week. Delena Clever, 48, of...
Women slowly taking on more leading roles in entertainment
Female filmmakers are seeing more representation in Hollywood’s less mainstream corners. Women are writing, directing and producing more independent films than ever, but they’re still getting less work than their...
Paul Manafort's forfeited Trump Tower Condo hits market for $3.6M
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort’s luxury condo in Trump Tower in New York City is being sold off by the government for $3.6 million. Now behind bars, the former...
Stressed-out Facebook monitors forced to toil in filth: report
The contract workers tasked with keeping Facebook free of disturbing content — including beheadings and child pornography — are often forced to toil in unsafe, filthy working conditions, a new...
Albany makes last-minute push to decriminalize marijuana
They’re making a tokin’ effort. With state lawmakers deadlocked on legalizing recreational marijuana during the last scheduled day of the session in Albany, legislators on Wednesday renewed a push for...
Dwyane Wade on supporting son Zion during Miami Pride parade
Dwyane Wade's job first and foremost is to be a parent.
Groom accused of killing new bride in 48-hour BDSM sex marathon on honeymoon
'Til bondage do us part. A German man faces manslaughter charges for killing his new bride while engaging in marathon BDSM sex on their honeymoon, the Daily Mail reported. Ralph...
Fists fly among parents at baseball game for 7-year-olds
There’s no sucker-punching in baseball! A ballgame with pint-sized players turned into a giant brawl between parents and coaches in Colorado — and cops are looking to identify the participants....
How to get hitched within 24 hours in the city — and it only costs 25 bucks
Getting married at New York City Hall is like going to the DMV — except everyone is beaming with joy. Family, friends, soon-to-be-spouses, even city employees can’t contain their delight,...
Darius Garland is sneaking into Knicks' draft conversation
Vanderbilt point guard Darius Garland said he believes the Knicks wouldn’t have invited him down Wednesday if they weren’t considering drafting him. “If they called me to work out, I...
Just married and just giving back: Charitable honeymoons are trending
While couples traditionally opt for seclusion and luxury for their honeymoon plans, an increasing number of newlyweds are opting to take a honeymoon involving volunteer efforts. “There is a greater...
Skip Bayless duped by fake James Harden 'manboobs' tweet
If you forget to look for the blue check mark, you're going to end up with egg on your face. Skip Bayless was embarrassingly duped by a tweet from a...
Uber Eats driver caught masturbating just after delivery
An Uber Eats delivery driver was allegedly caught masturbating inside his car by the New Jersey woman to whom he'd just delivered an order, authorities said Wednesday. Vinicius Porto, 31,...
Twice-deported fiend indicted on rape, murder charges in death of New Jersey jogger
A twice-deported fiend who allegedly raped a New Jersey jogger before drowning her in a lake has been indicted. Jorge Rios, 33, was indicted Wednesday on charges of murder, aggravated...
Australian state legalizes voluntary euthanasia for terminally ill
Terminally ill Australians will be able to end their lives with the help of a doctor after the state of Victoria passed historic assisted dying legislation. Under the new law...
Federal Reserve holds steady on rates but signals possible cuts ahead
President Trump is going to have to wait a little longer. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell — who has weathered a barrage of criticism from the president over his moves...
Suspect arrested in soccer star Emiliano Sala's fatal plane crash
A 64-year-old UK man was arrested in connection with the plane crash that killed Argentinian soccer star Emiliano Sala, according to a report. Dorset police announced the North Yorkshire man...
Trump raises nearly $25M in first 24 hours after 2020 campaign launch
President Trump pocketed nearly $25 million in campaign cash for his 2020 re-election campaign in less than 24 hours, according to the chairwoman of the Republican National Committee. “@realDonaldTrump has...
You’ll want to ‘namastay’ in this dog yoga class forever
Combining yoga and dogs may be the cutest thing you could ever participate in, but it’s also the most relaxing. The adorable classes at Pet Yoga in London, England, allow...
11-year-old who stopped intruder with machete says he knew he had to act
Macaulay Culkin has nothing on this kid. A machete-wielding 11-year-old North Carolina boy who stopped a home invasion all by himself said he knew he had to take matters into...
Inside Darius Bazley's year away that turned him into NBA Draft mystery
Raheem Shabazz got the call from Rich Paul late last summer. Shabazz, a Memphis-based trainer, hadn’t heard from Darius Bazley’s camp since it had initially reached out in April. The...
Boston sports host apologizes for ‘guinea tee' comment
https://twitter.com/rsfpt/status/1140789493752107013 A light-heart segment about a fan eating mayonnaise straight out of the jar has led to a Boston host apologizing. The NESN segment, titled “The Social Stretch,” showed a...
Yankees turned first inning into nightmare for Rays ace
With reigning Cy Young winner Blake Snell on the mound for the Rays on Wednesday, one might have thought the Yankees were in for a rough day. Well, not when...
Cape Cod researchers will track great white sharks' hunting habits
BOSTON — Researchers on Cape Cod are launching a new study focused on the hunting and feeding habits of the region’s great white sharks following last year’s two attacks on...
Man wins lawsuit against brewery that discounted 'pink' beer for females
Who do you have to sue to get a cheap beer around here? Scottish brewery BrewDog temporarily rebranded their Punk IPA as Pink IPA, in celebration of International Women's Day...
What else could go wrong for this train carrying bombs and grenades?
A train carrying military munitions has derailed in Nevada, closing a 60-mile stretch of Interstate 80 – but officials said the general public is not in any danger, according to...
Nail polish remover, hair products send thousands of kids to ER
About every two hours a child is taken to the emergency room for injuries related to cosmetic and beauty products kept inside the home. Items like shampoo, lotion, makeup and...
Rare wave-like cloud formation forms over Virginia mountain
A surreal cloud formation, resembling rolling waves, appeared over a Virginia mountain this week -- and experts say it’s a rare phenomenon. Amy Christie Hunter posted a mesmerizing photo to...
Stanton already resting in odd Yankees decision
After playing just one game since returning from the injured list, Giancarlo Stanton wasn’t in the lineup for the Yankees' 12-1 win over the Rays Wednesday at the Stadium. Boone...
Marijuana industry wants to prove it's 'socially responsible'
LOS ANGELES — An alliance of large marijuana businesses had a message for the public Tuesday: We’re good corporate citizens. The 45-member Global Cannabis Partnership, which includes Canopy Growth Corp....
US billionaire donates $189 million to study ethics of AI
An American billionaire has given Oxford University $188.6 million for a new institute that will study the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and computing technologies.
Nxivm leader Keith Raniere found guilty on all counts in sex cult trial
Nxivm founder Keith Raniere has been found guilty on all counts for running the upstate sex cult in which women were branded like cattle and forced to have sex with him. Jurors in Brooklyn...
Saudi killers called Khashoggi 'sacrificial animal' before murder: UN report
The Saudi operatives who killed journalist Jamal Khashoggi referred to their prey as the “sacrificial animal,” according to a new report by the UN Human Rights Council’s special rapporteur released...
Student brings stepdad to tears with sweetest Father’s Day gift ever
A Maryland college student brought her stepfather to tears this Father’s Day in when she gifted him a framed picture of the two of them surrounded by all the inspirational...
Holocaust museum lectures AOC after 'concentration camp' remarks
WASHINGTON — The Yad Vashem museum in Israel suggested that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez needed a history lesson after the freshman Democrat said migrants at the southern US border were being...
Bartender spills two trays of beer in worst day ever
This unlucky Irish bartender spilled two trays of beer in the same shift. Security camera footage from Old Storehouse Temple Bar in Dublin, Ireland, captured the embarrassing fails. Surprisingly, the...
Brutal dating app tells you exactly how hot you are
How hot are you, exactly? A dating app wants its users to know precisely how dateable they are in the eyes of fellow swipers — by evaluating them on the...
De Blasio slams Biden with N-word tweet after he fondly recalls racist senator
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday bashed Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden for citing a notoriously racist Southern senator while touting his ability to work with lawmakers he disagrees with....
Pilots’ physical strength reportedly cited as concern in Boeing 737 MAX probe
Efforts to unground Boeing’s 737 MAX jets have been delayed in part amid concerns about whether the average pilot possesses enough strength to turn a manual trim crank during emergencies,...
Tony Robbins accused of groping, harassing more women
Self-help guru Tony Robbins faces a new series of allegations that he groped and harassed fans and staffers -- including a former assistant who claims he touched her inappropriately during...
Rehabbing Yankees keep suffering new injuries
Jordan Montgomery’s comeback from last year’s Tommy John surgery has been derailed not because of another issue with his elbow, but because of his shoulder. The left-hander will undergo an...
South Korea sends most food aid since 2008 to North Korea
SEOUL - South Korea has provided its largest food and aid donation since 2008 to a U.N. aid program in North Korea, officials said on Wednesday, amid warnings that millions...
Myanmar doctor loses medical license over 'racy' bikini photos
A Myanmar doctor who wanted to become a model has had her medical license revoked for sharing "immoral" bikini photos. After several years of treating patients, Nang Mwe San began...
ESPN surrenders to Woj in tipping NBA draft picks war
For the NBA Draft, ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski will be “lasered” in on tipping the draft choices on Twitter before they are on TV. In other words, Wojnarowski, with a...
France is the most vaccine-skeptic nation in the world: survey
LONDON, - Trust in vaccines - one of the world’s most effective and widely-used medical products - is highest in poorer countries but weaker in wealthier ones where skepticism has...
One of 'Junior' Guzman-Feliz's killers allegedly attacks corrections officer
One of the gangbangers convicted of the murder of Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz violently attacked a correctional officer at Manhattan Detention Complex, sources said. José Muniz, one of five men found...
Corrections boss 'sorry' after woman is trapped inside jail stairwell for 58 hours
A woman was trapped in a stairwell in a St. Louis jail for nearly two and a half days, corrections officials said. St. Louis Corrections Commissioner Dale Glass said the...
'Swarmageddon' of over 1,000 earthquakes rocks California
A “swarmageddon” of more than 1,000 small earthquakes rattled parts of California over the past three weeks, according to a new report. For some, the bout of seismic activity affecting...
Hong Kong's richest man to pay tuition for undergrads at Chinese university
Hong Kong’s richest man, 90-year-old Li Ka-shing, has pledged to pay the full tuition for all undergraduates at a Chinese university — just a month after an American billionaire tech...
Threats to human rights rising in Poland, official warns
WARSAW - Poland’s crisis over the rule of law also poses a growing threat to human rights in the European Union’s biggest ex-communist member, the country’s ombudsman for human rights...
Patriots tampering accusation didn't really solve their problem
As the Tom Brady-Bill Belichick era starts to wind down (eventually, we assume), things appear to be getting messy in New England. The Patriots want to keep Nick Caserio in...
Hasbro's new Monopoly game is voice-activated, has no paper money
Monopoly has joined the cash-free craze. Hasbro's newest take on the board game classic doesn't come with paper money — and instead features a voice-controlled top hat. (Chane and Community...
Phoenix dad has 'nightmares' of guns in face after police confrontation
The Phoenix father whose harrowing confrontation with cops was caught on camera said he has nightmares after they pulled guns on him, his pregnant fiancée and their two young children. Iesha...
San Francisco city leaders vote to ban sale of e-cigarettes
San Francisco is inching closer to becoming the first city in America to ban the sales of electronic cigarettes.
Yankees trade didn't move needle, but info can be gleaned
Though media buzzed, betting markets barely blinked when the Yankees acquired American League home run leader Edwin Encarnacion from the Mariners this past weekend. Was that a mistake that bettors...
103-year-old runner called 'Hurricane' Hawkins is setting world records
For centenarian Julia "Hurricane" Hawkins, age is nothing but a number -- and a goal racing distance. During the National Senior Games this week, Louisiana-based Hawkins, who is 103-years-young, took...
Watch this monster chunk of earwax being removed
Is this satisfying or gross? Decide for yourself as what might be the world’s largest chunk of earwax is removed by a consultant audiologist in Leicestershire, England. Subscribe to...
China vows to play bigger role as US-North Korea talks stall
With talks between the US and North Korea going nowhere fast, the reclusive regime’s Asian neighbors are stepping up efforts to improve relations and encourage Kim Jong Un to shelve...
Tiger Woods gets over US Open disappointment in Thailand
https://twitter.com/smarttimp/status/1140931973403181056 Tiger Woods is in vacation mode. Following last week's US Open, in which he finished out of contention at 2-under, Woods was recently spotted in Bangkok, Thailand, with girlfriend...
Mom says DR resort should 'shut down' after family falls violently ill
A Virginia mom who says her family got violently ill at a Dominican Republic resort the same night as a group of Oklahoma teens on a senior trip is now...
Rowdy kindergartners will make less money as adults: study
Keep an eye on your rambunctious tot: their future income could depend on it.
Nxivm leader liked 'sex slaves' thin – but pigged out on junk food
He oinked at women and starved his slaves — but accused sex cult leader Keith Raniere was a hypocrite who enjoyed pigging out on junk food, according to a former...
Robber pulling gun on his pal proves it really is a small world
An armed robber in Macapá, Brazil, pointed a gun at an unsuspecting guy, only to realize he knew him. While the two pals appeared to laugh off the misunderstanding, the...
This tomato is the first 'sexually fluid' plant
A plant that baffled scientists by repeatedly changing gender is the first to be called “sexually fluid." A single Dungowan Bush Tomato plant can vary between male, female or neither....
Grizzlies trade away Mike Conley in NBA shakeup
The Grizzlies traded away the final piece of the franchise’s best years Wednesday, sending veteran point guard Mike Conley to the Jazz for a trio of players, a person familiar...
Taj Mahal officials will start charging visitors who stay too long
You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here. Not without paying extra, at least. Officials at the Taj Mahal have recently implemented a three-hour time limit for...
Flyers' questionable ex-Ranger signing continues trend
The Flyers have been one of the most aggressive NHL teams this offseason, and that continues with their big-money pact with former Ranger Kevin Hayes. The two sides have agreed...
Cuban security forces are forcing dissidents into exile: human rights group
MADRID, June 19 — Cuba's state security is pressuring dissidents to go into exile in its attempt to weaken opposition on the Communist-run island, a non-governmental human rights organization said...
So what does Pelosi think of AOC's 'concentration camp' remarks?
WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi brushed off comments made by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez equating border facilities for migrants to “concentration camps” by saying she wasn’t “up to date” on...
Marijuana use by pregnant women doubles in US: study
CHICAGO — Pot use in pregnancy has doubled among US women and is most common during the first trimester, government research shows. Overall, 7 percent of pregnant women, or 1...
Alabama girl, 12, accidentally shoots two teen boys: cops
A 12-year-old Alabama girl was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon after she accidentally shot and wounded two teenage boys, police said. Authorities responded to a report of a person shot...
'Sully' recommends new training for Boeing 737 MAX crews
Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the retired US Airways captain known for “The Miracle on the Hudson,” told a congressional panel Wednesday that pilots of the grounded Boeing 737 MAX should get...
NASA asteroid probe captures closest-ever photo of space rock
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe is giving scientists an even better look at the surface of the space rock known as Bennu now that it’s moved even closer to the object....
I've eaten only raw meat for 10 years
Intestine smoothie, anyone? Derek Nance, 35, has eaten nothing but raw meat for nearly a decade. The carnivore, who resides in Lexington, Kentucky, sources and butchers the animal parts himself,...
Mom charged with murder after special-needs son found dead in closet
A preliminary hearing began this week for a Los Angeles mom accused of keeping her 11-year-old special-needs son sedated and hidden in a closet for at least three years —...
Lakers in desperate scramble to create more cap space
The Lakers are trying to add their next piece. Los Angeles is scrambling to reshape the blockbuster Anthony Davis trade with the Pelicans and create $32 million-plus in salary cap...
Only scenario where Yankees would blow by highest luxury tax
The looming luxury tax won’t hold the Yankees back. Hal Steinbrenner said Wednesday morning he would be willing to surpass the highest luxury tax threshold ($246 million) if it meant...
Newark Airport travelers may have been exposed to measles
Travelers who passed through Newark Liberty International Airport in late May might have been exposed to measles, according to New Jersey health officials. A temporary visitor from Tokyo, Japan, who...
Teacher had sex with teen at grandparents' home after plying him with snow cones, rum: cops
A substitute teacher in Maryland plied a teen student with snow cones and booze, and late last month, had sex with him at her grandparents’ house, police said. Alexis Mercedes...
Nearly 92,000 killed in Yemen war since 2015: database
CAIRO — Yemen’s civil war has killed at least 91,600 people so far, a database tracking violence said Wednesday, presenting a new estimate after completing reporting for the first months...
Apps help restaurants sell unused food to reduce waste
BERLIN — After a long day at work, Annekathrin Fiesinger is too tired to consider making dinner at home. So the 34-year-old uses her smartphone to check nearby restaurants, hotels...
Air quality in the US is getting worse after years of improvement
After decades of improvement, America’s air may not be getting any cleaner. Over the last two years, the nation had more polluted air days than just a few years earlier,...
'Indian Houdini' confirmed dead in botched escape stunt
The Indian magician who was shackled and lowered into a river — to recreate a famed Harry Houdini escape stunt — died in the botched attempt, according to a report....
FDA warned of possible cancer-causing chemical in blood pressure pills
A web-based drug retailer has notified the Food and Drug Administration that a chemical found in a common blood pressure medication may cause cancer. In a citizen petition filed to...
Don't dismiss Bilal Powell in crowded Jets backfield
As the Jets get close to training camp, I am going to examine the roster and give you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on...
Durant confidant gives peek into free agency mindset
Kevin Durant’s Achilles injury occurred nine days ago in Toronto. His surgery to repair the rupture occurred one week ago in New York. ESPN’s Jay Williams, a Durant friend and...
Power issues snarl commuter rail service in Northeast region
Commuter train service between New York and other areas of the northeast ground to a screeching halt Wednesday morning because of power issues, packing transit hubs with aggravated travelers. “Trains...
Five anchors sue NY1 for age and gender discrimination
Five veteran NY1 anchorwomen have lost their airtime to younger female reporters by the local news network who resemble them — even as older male talent like Pat Kiernan remains...
Hope Hicks arrives for closed-door testimony before Congress
Former White House communications director Hope Hicks arrived on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to testify behind closed doors before the House Judiciary Committee. Hicks, once a close aide to President...
Efforts to legalize marijuana in New York take big hit in state Senate
The top backer of legalizing marijuana in New York, Manhattan state Sen. Liz Krueger, admitted defeat Wednesday, after days of contentious negotiations between moderate and liberal Democrats failed to produce...
Mets make surprising call-up to replace Syndergaard
ATLANTA — The Mets will import new blood in trying to fill Noah Syndergaard’s vacancy in the rotation. To that end, the team will call up right-hander Walker Lockett from...
9/11 first responder who testified with Jon Stewart now in hospice care
The cancer-ridden NYPD detective who shared emotional testimony with Jon Stewart last week in support of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund bill is now in hospice care. Luis Alvarez,...
Justus Sheffield has been a mess with Mariners
This is not what the Mariners thought they were getting when they acquired Justus Sheffield. His first season in Seattle's organization has been nothing short of disastrous. He was pitching...
The biggest NBA draft need for all 30 teams
For all the talk, the NBA Draft ultimately comes down to making your team better. It's a simple, yet labyrinthine concept — one that centers around cold, hard analysis. When...
Major clue could hint at Sarah Huckabee Sanders' next move
Sarah Huckabee Sanders may be following in her father's footsteps — with a run for governor of Arkansas, according to a report on Wednesday. The outgoing White House press secretary...
Did 'Murder Mystery' really just break a Netflix ratings record?
After 12 years of declining to get specific about numbers, Netflix is finally giving the public a clue. The streaming behemoth wants you to know its new comedy caper "Murder...
Prosecutor refuses to work with St. Louis cops over alleged racist social media posts
Nearly two dozen St. Louis police officers have been added to a list of officers banned from bringing cases to the city circuit attorney’s office — after a national research...
Good news: You probably won't die on your Dominican Republic vacation
Americans are more likely to die on native soil than in the Dominican Republic, a new study reveals. The US State Department reported Tuesday that statistics indicate the threat to...
Jennifer Dulos' estranged husband wants cops to return his stuff
Out on bail, the estranged husband of missing Connecticut mom Jennifer Dulos wants police to give him back his belongings, including his cars. Lawyers for Fotis Dulos, 51, filed a...
Molly Qerim waiting for one thing after 'inappropriate' LaVar Ball comment
https://youtu.be/P0KuYvO-9Tw Molly Qerim is still waiting on an apology from LaVar Ball. Addressing the comment made by the Big Baller Brand patriarch during his appearance on "First Take" on Monday,...
Jurors to begin deliberations in Nxivm trial
Jurors in the trial of accused sex cult leader Keith Raniere will begin mulling his fate Wednesday. The deliberations follow a seven-week trial in which prosecutors claimed the Nxivm leader...
Teacher's aide falls to her death in Yosemite rock climbing accident
A California educator died while rock climbing in Yosemite National Park, “doing what she loved most in the world,” friends and authorities said. Patricia “Trish” Stoops, a 57-year-old teacher’s aide...
Blake Snell will prevent Yankees from sweeping
Ripley’s Believe It or Not” is back on the air. This Sunday’s episode explores how Bill de Blasio is still a presidential candidate. How Albany voted to give driver’s licenses...
Starving polar bear spotted in city, far from normal habitat
A polar bear has wandered hundreds of miles from home into an industrial area of northern Siberia in Russia. The starving female was caught on video roaming into the factory...
US Navy: Mine used against Japanese tanker similar to Iranian mines
The US Navy on Wednesday displayed fragments of limpet mines it said had been removed from one of two oil tankers that were attacked in the Gulf of Oman —...
Feds probing Harvard coach who sold home to family of soon-to-be-admitted student
A longtime Harvard University fencing coach is under federal investigation for allegedly selling his Massachusetts home to a businessman whose son wanted to attend the school, according to a report...
Four suspects charged with shooting down passenger jet in Ukraine
Four people — three Russians and one Ukrainian — will face murder charges in the downing of a Malaysia Airlines plane in eastern Ukraine in which 298 people were killed...
Billie Eilish braves rain for haunting rooftop show in NYC
There are some concerts, some moments, that you just can’t miss. And seeing Billie Eilish — in her first New York show since the 17-year-old alt-pop singer became the teen...
Marilyn Monroe statue stolen from Hollywood Walk of Fame
A glittery statue of Marilyn Monroe was sawed off its perch and stolen from the “Four Ladies of Hollywood” gazebo in California this week, according to new reports. The figure,...
Knitting ladies recreated their town in every tiny detail
It took these grannies two years to knit an incredible miniature version of their hometown of Thrapston, England. The team of knitting seniors, one as old as 93, say their...
Arizona man builds pyramid out of 1 million pennies in world record attempt
An Arizona man can finally put his penny-pinching days behind him. After three years of meticulous work, Cory Nielsen, 55 from Phoenix, has completed construction on what he hopes will...
UN: Saudi Arabia’s crown prince should be investigated for Khashoggi's murder
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince should be investigated for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi amid “credible evidence” that he and other high-level officials in the kingdom are liable in the journalist’s...
A New York Post video producer reveals his close encounter with a UFO
In this episode of “The Basement Office,” Steven Greenstreet reveals a close encounter he had with a black, triangular UFO in Provo, Utah, in 2003. Nick Pope helps Steven come...
Encarnacion unleashes parrot walk for first time with Yankees
On the night of Giancarlo Stanton’s long-awaited return to Yankee Stadium, Edwin Encarnacion officially announced his arrival in the Bronx. After going hitless in his first six at-bats in pinstripes,...
Police honor pizza delivery man who rescued girls from alleged abuse
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky police have honored a pizza delivery driver they say rescued two girls who were being abused by their father. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports Mark Buede was...
Rehab update for injured Yankees starters: A mixed bag
Now you can add Jordan Montgomery to the list of Yankees who have suffered a setback during their injury rehabs. The left-hander, returning from Tommy John surgery, left the mound...
Coach K breaks silence on RJ Barrett’s Knicks potential
The great Coach K has broken his silence on RJ Barrett’s potential arrival with the Knicks. “RJ will flourish here in New York,���’ Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said on his...
Hofstra star drawing some NBA draft attention
While everyone else was fixated on Kawhi Leonard during the NBA Finals, Justin Wright-Foreman couldn’t takes his eyes off Fred VanVleet. The stellar performance during the Raptors’ run to the...
Mickey Callaway: Openers aren't in the Mets' future
ATLANTA — As difficult as the late innings have become for the Mets, an opener doesn’t appear to be considered as part of the solution. Manager Mickey Callaway downplayed the...
Mets need to get on roll, or latest team meeting will mean nothing
ATLANTA — The Mets needed this. Every bit of it. They needed the team meeting. They needed another monster game from Pete Alonso. They needed to know they could beat...
Giancarlo Stanton's return shows his awkward place in Yankees universe
If the Yankees win and Giancarlo Stanton strikes out twice, does it make a sound? The answer could definitively be found Tuesday night in the Bronx: Yes, it makes a...
It took the Red Sox almost six hours to lose this one
MINNEAPOLIS — Max Kepler was supposed to have the night off. Instead, the Twins outfielder wound up playing 12 innings and delivered three huge hits. Kepler's single with one out...
Michael Jordan linked to best and worst No. 3 pick in history
When the Knicks lost the NBA draft lottery, they lost more than Zion Williamson. They also lost the certainty that comes with picking first overall. The first pick comes with...
Man faked heart attack while accomplice robbed store: police
MALDEN, Mass. — Police say a man faked a heart attack in a Massachusetts convenience store while his accomplice hopped over the counter to steal money from the register. Malden...
Millionaire who had sex with minor on autopiloted plane sentenced to 7 years
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey man accused of engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl on his private airplane after he set it on autopilot has been sentenced...
US team gets big lift from newcomer in Gold Cup opener
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Newcomer Tyler Boyd scored two goals to guide the United States past overmatched Guyana 4-0 to start the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Tuesday night, getting the...
Mom drowns herself, twin daughters by driving into river: cops
A Michigan woman drowned herself and her twin daughters by intentionally driving into the Kalamazoo River, authorities said Tuesday. Two other girls were in the car with the 44-year-old woman,...
Model accusing Neymar of rape testifies to police a second time
RIO DE JANEIRO — A Brazilian model who has accused soccer star Neymar of raping her in a Paris hotel testified a second time to police in Sao Paulo on...
Twice-convicted sex offender who raped toddler gets 85 years
SAN DIEGO — A registered sex offender who raped a 3-year-old girl in her San Diego home has been sentenced to 85 years in state prison. Forty-seven-year-old Francisco Diaz was...
Fearless Girl Scouts still heading to Dominican Republic despite tourist deaths
A group of Girl Scouts is heading down to the Dominican Republic, telling their local TV station that they've been waiting "months" to take the trip — and couldn't care...
St. John's fills massive need with Monmouth transfer
St. John’s has filled its glaring need for a point guard. Monmouth graduate transfer Nick Rutherford verbally committed to new coach Mike Anderson on Tuesday night, picking the Johnnies over...
Nets' fallback options feature Harris, Porzingis intrigue
Power forward was the biggest hole in the Nets’ lineup this past season, and arguably will be the biggest focus of their offseason. Their starting forwards were in the NBA’s...
Cops searching for suspect who painted 'Muslims suck' on Brooklyn school
A hateful vandal spray painted two anti-Muslim statments on an elementary school in Brooklyn this week, police said. The suspect walked up to P.S. 52 on East 29th Street near...
John Sterling busts out Edwin Encarnacion home run call
It didn't take long for John Sterling to bust out his Edwin Encarnacion homer call. The AL home run leader, playing in his second game in pinstripes, homered in the...