June 25, 2019
The other monster ruining these Mets
PHILADELPHIA — Every day, the other players on the roster try to do something to make you feel good about the Mets, to make the Mets feel good about each...
AOC-backed candidate Tiffany Cabán declares victory in Queens DA race
Insurgent candidate Tiffany Cabán — who has vowed to institute a slate of left-leaning criminal-justice reforms — declared victory over establishment favorite Melinda Katz Tuesday night in a tight Democratic...
Highly touted local finally can taste Rangers dream
Within three months, Adam Fox went from being a junior defenseman at Harvard, to having his professional rights traded for the second time, to turning pro, to signing a contract...
Rangers' 2018 first-rounder returning to college no matter what
The size and skill are tantalizing, but K’Andre Miller is playing it prudently — just as he did when the Rangers prospect suffered a knee injury in the middle of...
House Democrats push through $4.5B emergency border aid bill
House Democrats on Tuesday pushed through a $4.5 billion emergency border aid package after a small revolt by the progressive wing of the party threatened to torpedo the legislation. After...
Megan Rapinoe declares 'I’m not going to the f---ing White House'
The co-captain of the US Women’s soccer team balked at the idea of visiting the White House if her team wins the World Cup, saying she wouldn’t “f-----g” go. Megan...
Manny Machado shows O's what they're missing
BALTIMORE — After the faithful fans showered Manny Machado with cheers and love, the former Baltimore star made himself right at home — again — at Camden Yards. Machado marked...
Mets' bullpen blows it — again
PHILADELPHIA — The lines of gasoline were in place as Walker Lockett departed Tuesday night’s game after pitching reasonably well into the sixth inning. In came Wilmer Font, carrying a...
A-Rod takes bigger swing at residential real estate in NYC
Yankee legend Alex Rodriguez is continuing his apartment buying spree in New York City — just not with Barbara Corcoran. Earlier this month, The Post exclusively reported that the retired...
Bally's bad hand: Caesars-Eldorado deal might doom casino
The pending marriage of Eldorado Resorts and Caesars Entertainment may spell the end for 40-year-old Bally’s in Atlantic City. Eldorado’s $8.5 billion acquisition of Caesars will give the combined company...
NYC rent board approves increases for stabilized apartments
New Yorkers in the city's one million rent-stabilized apartments can expect rent hikes on their monthly payments — as the Rent Guideline Board approved increases on Tuesday night at the...
Yankees hang on to cap historic homer night
The Yankees set an MLB record by hitting a homer in a 28th straight game on Tuesday. And in a 4-3 win over Toronto, they needed all the power they...
Robert Mueller to testify publicly before House committees next month
Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller will testify in front of the House Judiciary Committee and the House Intelligence Committee in mid-July, officials said Tuesday. Rep. Jerry Nadler, the chairman of...
Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett are already shattering records
Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett have yet to step on an NBA court — but they’re already shattering records when it comes to moving merch. The dynamic Duke roommates —...
USPS Old Chelsea Station may offer apartment space soon
The US Postal Service has hired a JLL team led by Brock Emmetsberger that includes Jeanne Davis and Danny Mankovsky, who will market the rooftop space to a developer.
'Inequality' job listing at The New Republic draws social media's ire
After absorbing a drubbing on social media, The New Republic has improved a job posting for the position of “deputy inequality editor,” which required 29.5 hours of work a week...
Education nonprofit moves into historical Cunard Building
This is just what the city doctor ordered: More space for training teachers. The Relay Graduate School of Education is opening downtown this week in larger space at the historical...
'Sex and the City' hangout Magnolia Bakery moving main offices
Magnolia’s offices are now located slightly north of Columbus Circle at 1841 Broadway, which is slated to be demolished for a new apartment tower being developed by Global Holdings.
What to expect from the first Democratic primary debates
Let the battle royale begin! The 20 contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination will spend the next two nights clobbering each other on a Miami stage in what analysts predict...
How Rockets are planning to make run at Jimmy Butler
It doesn't look like the Houston Rockets are looking to break up James Harden and Chris Paul, but will rather try to give the duo some help. The Rockets are...
Nothing can scare Nets from their Kyrie Irving fate
The Nets watched the Celtics season go sideways. They saw the not-so-subtle shade Boston general manager Danny Ainge threw at Kyrie Irving. Their eyes and ears are wide open. But...
NYPD to scour skies for drones during Sunday's pride march
The NYPD will scour the skies for drones at the New York City Pride March Sunday -- largely out of fear that they could "fall from the sky," top officials...
It's our elites who are driving America's divisions
In his new book, “Fall,” the celebrated sci-fi author Neal Stephenson envisions a future United States split between the violent, gun-toting, uneducated, cross-burning religious fanatics of bullet-ridden “Ameristan” and the...
Cops looking for burglar caught scaling side of Queens building
Police are looking for a burglar who broke into the window of a second-floor Queens home and stole cash and jewelry after scaling the side of a residential building. The...
Cuomo's green policies jacking up energy costs, emissions: report
The Cuomo administration’s repeated snubbing of natural gas pipeline projects is driving up consumer utility costs and carbon dioxide emissions, according to a new report by the Manhattan Institute. Author...
The American way to beat China at 5G
America is in a high-stakes battle with China over the future of wireless. But sometimes it seems like only Beijing realizes it. Business as usual has allowed our wireless-technology industry...
Lead-linked NYCHA officials stayed on payroll months after resignation
Two key figures in the lead exposure and cover-up scandal that left the city’s embattled Housing Authority under partial federal control were allowed to stay on the city’s payroll for...
Teen tourist falls into coma on Dominican Republic trip: report
Candela Saccone, 15, had been scheduled to return home from Punta Cana on June 19 after traveling there earlier in the week, but she reportedly got sick that morning.
Teen who vanished 11 years ago charged with killing kidnapper dad
The family of a teenager missing for 11 years finally learned what happened to him this month, when they heard of his arrest for allegedly killing the father who kidnapped...
LaGuardia AirTrain project now estimated to cost $2B
Officials insisted the 1.5-mile-long project will pay for itself — even as they simultaneously announced plans to increase fees on bridges, tunnels, railways and airport facilities.
Steve Dunleavy taught us how to do news right
They call it “journalism” at Columbia J-School and maybe in the occasional snooty Ivy League seminar, or the Sunday morning sanctimony circus. H.L. Mencken called it “newspapering.” Steve Dunleavy would...
Steve Dunleavy remembered as the 'brightest bulb in the room'
The “brightest bulb in the room” burns no more. Tales of journalistic ingenuity — and copious consumption of alcohol — poured forth from friends and former colleagues of legendary, larger-than-life...
Person on SF rooftop caught dumping water on homeless woman below
A person on a San Francisco rooftop was caught on camera dumping a bucket of water onto a homeless woman camped out on the sidewalk. Video posted to Twitter shows...
Why Mets won't budge on Robinson Cano lineup debate
PHILADELPHIA — Robinson Cano keeps getting the keys to the three-hole in the Mets’ lineup, even as he tries to shift out of reverse. The 36-year-old second baseman was back...
Actress who skipped jail by missing Rikers bus in hot water — again
Wannabe actress Parisse Daves, who once graced the cover of The Post for scamming her way out of weekend stints on Rikers Island, was back in Manhattan court Tuesday after...
Ex-con shoe designer Steve Madden to pen tell-all
Colorful and controversial shoe designer Steve Madden has signed a deal for a tell-all memoir entitled, “The Cobbler,” Media Ink has exclusively learned. “He won’t hold back,” promises Diversion Publishing...
The last thing Giancarlo Stanton needs now
After finally getting off the injured list, Giancarlo Stanton hit another speed bump. In just his sixth game back after missing nearly three months with an assortment of injuries, the...
Don Nelson's idea to trade Patrick Ewing didn't go over well
It was a disjointed idea that wasn't highly thought of. Former Knicks coach Don Nelson, known for his intense coaching style and short-lived Knicks tenure, told HBO's "Real Sports with...
Teacher breaks down, denies responsibility for fireball that badly burned student
The former Beacon High School teacher accused of botching a chemistry experiment that left one of her students horribly burned broke down on the witness stand Tuesday while denying responsibility...
Yankees break a home run record in spectacular fashion
Well, that was quick. The Yankees wasted no time making MLB history on Tuesday, homering for a 28th straight game, breaking the mark they briefly shared with the 2002 Rangers....
Chemical found in toothpaste, soap may double women's chances of osteoporosis
A chemical banned from hand sanitizers may double a woman's chances of developing bone disease osteoporosis, a new study claims. Women with high exposure to triclosan were more likely to...
Knicks' greatest Durant question draws intrigue all over
Returning from an Achilles tendon rupture didn’t cost Wesley Matthews money. And it probably isn’t going to cost Kevin Durant any either. “If Wes Mathews can get a max after...
What Iran's latest bluster over new Trump sanctions really means
Iran is waxing furious over Team Trump’s latest round of sanctions, which is an excellent sign that they were the way to go. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced that Tehran...
Bernie Sanders' plan to take from the poor and give to the rich
In a weird twist on socialism, Bernie Sanders on Monday rolled out a plan to hand a $1.6 trillion gift to college-loan borrowers — who tend to be better off...
Democrats' outrageous border cruelty
Democrats are finally acknowledging the border crisis they claimed didn’t exist, yet many still want to deny aid to suffering migrants. It’s beyond cruel. Nearly everyone now agrees border officials...
Driveway defecator caught in the act
A home surveillance system in Florida captured a man on video as he pulled into another person’s driveway and defecated on the ground, a report said Tuesday. The suspect pulled...
Teen population spikes over 200 percent at troubled foster care center
The number of kids in a scandal-plagued foster care center has ballooned by over 200 percent as the city’s jail population has decreased, officials revealed at a hearing Tuesday. "There’s...
Queens middle schoolers calculate path to victory
One Queens educator has figured out how to prioritize fractions over Fortnite. Teacher Will Collins says that he was able to get kids to ditch the video game controllers by...
The most filling foods for weight loss, according to scientists
Want to lose weight without getting hangry? Try adding a splash of hot sauce to your lunch. Researchers at Quebec’s Laval University say that the best weight-loss diet for your...
NYC's Da Silvano restaurant is gone — but its replacement comes close
For 41 years, Da Silvano’s bright yellow awnings on Sixth Avenue were a beacon for celebrities, writers and lesser-known lovers of Tuscan cuisine. Rihanna, Sean Penn and Owen Wilson all...
New video released of arsonist setting two gay pride flags ablaze in Harlem
Police released new footage Tuesday of the arsonist who set two gay pride flags ablaze outside of a Harlem bar on the eve of Pride month. The fire was set...
Epic brawl between hawk and blue jays breaks out in Murray Hill
Video posted on Instagram at around 5 p.m. shows the predator standing proudly on an air conditioning unit above a D'Agostino's on Third Avenue between 35th and 36th Streets as...
Top NYPD brass vows to put stray bullet shooters behind bars
NYPD Chief of Department Terence Monahan on Tuesday called the spate of innocent bystanders shot in June “completely and totally unacceptable” as he vowed to put every shooter responsible behind...
Alleged killer twin claims sister tried to stab her first
The twin who allegedly stabbed her sister to death in their New Jersey home claimed that her sibling was the one who tried to slice her first, sources said. Amanda...
'Unbelievable' prospect gives Yankees many options
The most common names heard when talking about Yankees prospect Deivi Garcia are Pedro Martinez and Marcus Stroman. Like Martinez and Stroman, Garcia is a short right-hander and he throws...
San Francisco is 1st major US city to ban e-cigarettes
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco became the first major US city to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes after supervisors gave the measure its second and final vote Tuesday. Backers...
Migrant toddler, father wash up dead in border-crossing tragedy
A heartbreaking photo shows the bodies of a 23-month-old El Salvadoran immigrant still clinging to her father on the shore of the Rio Grande River on Monday — after they...
McConnell pledges to reauthorize 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund in August
WASHINGTON - During an emotional meeting, a group of 9/11 first responders persuaded Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Tuesday to commit to passing a bill in August to reauthorize the...
Why Christopher Meloni joined the dark world of 'The Handmaid's Tale'
Christopher Meloni has segued from “Happy!” to the dystopian bleakness of “The Handmaid’s Tale.” Wednesday’s episode of the Hulu drama series, entitled “Household,” introduces Meloni’s alter-ego, Commander George Winslow, one...
Buybacks: How a sacred bar ritual got ruined
In the early aughts, Shelley Lermack, then a North Carolina resident visiting the Big Apple, wandered into the storied Chelsea Irish pub, Peter McManus Cafe. “We went during the day,”...
'Thumbs Down Guy' launches GoFundMe for medical bills
A GoFundMe page purportedly belonging to “Thumbs Down Guy” Gary Dunaier was launched recently in an effort to raise money for medical bills. "I'm Gary Dunaier, better known as 'Thumbs...
Desperate Rays owner makes his Montreal split-city plea
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The principal owner of the Rays says it's unrealistic for his team to play full time in the Tampa Bay area, and a shared season with...
Shares of Tyson, other poultry producers fall over price-fixing probe
The US Department of Justice has begun a criminal probe into allegations that Tyson Foods and other poultry processors including Pilgrim’s Pride and Sanderson Farms colluded to fix poultry prices,...
Harlem fire victim remembered by classmates at school graduation
Nakyra Pollidore, 11, perished in the blaze along with her mother, three siblings and another relative — just a month before she was to don a cap and gown at...
Powell says Fed won't buckle to pressure from Trump on rate cuts
The Federal Reserve won’t be handing President Trump his rate cuts on a silver platter. Fed officials acknowledged on Tuesday that weakening economic conditions may merit lowering interest rates in...
$10M in cocaine seized in record Baltimore bust
Drug smugglers tried to ship a record 333 pounds of cocaine from Panama to Maryland in a container of beach chairs — but the operation folded, according to a report....
Top Cuomo adviser Alphonso David out, heading to Human Rights Campaign
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s top lawyer Alphonso David will become president of the nation's largest LGBT civil rights group -- Human Rights Campaign. David served Cuomo for more than...
Port Authority eyes big hike of tolls and fares at bridges, tunnels
Don't forget to pack your wallet. The Port Authority on Tuesday announced plans to hike its AirTrain fares, increase bridge and tunnel tolls, and to slap a surcharge on cab...
Hubby of missing mom Jennifer Dulos may have violated bond by coming to NY
The estranged husband of missing New Canaan mother Jennifer Dulos crossed state lines into New York on Monday — a possible violation of the conditions of his release, a new...
Did 'Breaking Bad' stars just tease the new movie with a donkey pic?
"Breaking Bad" co-stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul posted the same photo of two donkeys — or are those mules? — to Instagram and Twitter Tuesday afternoon with this caption:...
D'Angelo Russell, Lakers taking reunion buzz to next level
D’Angelo Russell could be headed toward another marriage with the Lakers, just two years after their messy divorce. And shockingly, Magic Johnson could be helping them walk back down the...
Supermom bowls badass strike while breastfeeding baby
Mom of two Kristin Whalen was at her nephew's birthday party in Salem, Illinois, when a topic she’s passionate about was brought up — a mother’s ability to accomplish anything,...
Cops eye dating apps in Mackenzie Lueck's disappearance after Lyft ride
Police are looking at the dating apps of a missing University of Utah sorority sister who disappeared last week shortly after taking a Lyft ride. Salt Lake City Police confirmed...
Dems still don't 'get' Trump voters and other commentary
From the right: Dems Still Don’t ‘Get’ Trump Voters “It’s an article of faith among Democrats” that the party needs to win back President Trump’s base, notes David Catron at...
Jeff Francoeur regrets not punching Willson Contreras years ago
Cubs catcher Willson Contreras managed to antagonize two members of the Braves organization Monday night, both on the field and in the broadcast booth. After Contreras launched a home run...
Sanders, Warren blast Sinclair's purchase of Disney RSNs
A trio of Democratic presidential hopefuls are urging close scrutiny of Disney’s $10.6 billion sale of its 21 regional sports networks to Sinclair Broadcast Group, a conservative-leaning TV station owner....
Parkland survivor said he's been the target of 7 assassination attempts
Hogg told The Washington Post that killing him would be "the stupidest thing they could do to try to try to end the movement."
Video shows moment baby found inside plastic bag in the woods
Police released the emotional video of the moment police in Georgia find a baby struggling inside a plastic grocery bag lying in the woods. The footage from the Forsyth County...
Mavericks going all-in with Kristaps Porzingis
Kristaps Porzingis should cash in before his comeback begins. Coming up on 17 months since Porzingis most recently appeared in an NBA game, Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks are...
Elderly man beaten, knocked unconscious during robbery: cops
Authorities in the nation's fourth-largest city are searching for a suspect who was seen on video earlier this month beating an elderly man during a violent robbery. The Houston Police...
Trump awards Medal of Honor to Iraq War hero
President Trump awarded the Medal of Honor Tuesday to former Army Staff Sgt. David Bellavia for his heroic actions as a squad leader in Fallujah, making him the first living...
Gillibrand: Senate has votes to extend benefits for 9/11 first responders
WASHINGTON - Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said Tuesday she has corralled a veto-proof 60 votes to extend the Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund that would aid emergency responders and other victims...
Jason Collins changed the 'playbook' for gay athletes and is helping others follow
Jason Collins remembers the words of support he got after coming out as gay in 2013, and has spread that message in the years since. "In my opinion, out of...
Shocking video shows gunman shooting driver in broad daylight
This is the moment a gunman walked up to a car in Brooklyn and blasted a passenger in the head in broad daylight. Video released by cops on Thursday shows...
Calls increase for Dems to address climate change at Miami debates
MIAMI — Rising sea levels could threaten the very existence of Miami and much of the rest of South Florida, and Democrats are facing calls to confront climate change squarely...
Military service members attend funeral of 5-year-old who died of cancer
A 5-year-old Arkansas boy who died of cancer was laid to rest in a funeral attended by active-duty service members paying tribute to the little "soldier." River "Oakley" Nimmo --...
Mark Jackson is being 'blackballed' by NBA: Warriors veteran
Mark Jackson has had a courtside seat to the past five NBA Finals, repeatedly watching the team that fired him play for — and win — championships. At least one...
Knicks feel their black front office helps in free agency
Knicks president Steve Mills indicated having a pioneering predominately black front office will help the team in the upcoming free agency. “The African American front office, that doesn’t get lost...
Flood damage will cost Mississippi River towns at least $2 billion
ST. LOUIS — Repairs and cleanup following the prolonged flooding along the Mississippi River will cost more than $2 billion, an advocacy group for river communities said Tuesday. Heavier than...
The driving dead: Here's how many Americans identify as 'zombie drivers'
More than a quarter of Americans are “zombie drivers,” according to new research.
Health impact from smoke on the rise as wildfires get worse
BILLINGS, Mont. — Climate change in the Western US means more intense and frequent wildfires churning out waves of smoke that scientists say will sweep across the continent to affect...
Runners with this type of gut bacteria may perform better, study shows
It really does take guts to run a marathon. In fact, endurance athletes who carry a specific type of gut bacteria may perform better than those without this microorganism running...
Childhood friends marry 45 years after they were 'forced' to sit together in school
Two childhood friends who "fancied each other" at school but never dated finally married after spending 45 years apart. Andrew and Karen Wilson, both now 59, were first introduced when...
Illinois becomes 11th state to allow recreational marijuana
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois’ new governor delivered on a top campaign promise Tuesday by signing legislation that makes the state the 11th to legalize small amounts of marijuana for recreational...
Twins pictured smiling together hours before one allegedly killed the other
A pair of New Jersey identical twins were seen smiling together with friends in a photo posted to social media less than two hours before one sister allegedly stabbed the...
Scientists successfully transfer first test tube rhino embryo
Scientists have successfully transferred a test tube rhino embryo back into a female whose eggs were fertilized in vitro, as part of an effort to save the mammal from extinction.
Girl Scout killed in 'freak accident' at Indiana camp
CANNELTON, Ind. — An 11-year-old Girl Scout was fatally injured when a tree suddenly fell on her and three others as they walked along a gravel road at a southern...
LGBTQ acceptance in 'toxic' decline among young Americans: study
It's disappointing news for the LGBTQ community as Pride month is celebrated across the US. An alarming new statistic from the annual Accelerating Acceptance report finds that young Americans — ...
Chick-fil-A named America's favorite restaurant chain for fourth year running
Once again, Chick-fil-A has been named America’s favorite restaurant based on customer satisfaction. For the fourth year in a row, the fast-food chain topped the American Customer Satisfaction Index for limited-service restaurant...
Junk food irreversibly damages sperm by the time you're 20: Harvard study
Eat well, finish better. Pizza, candy, chips and other processed, high-fat food can cause permanent damage to sperm, according to a new study from Harvard University. The researchers studied nearly...
Man 'dead for 20 minutes' brought back to life after being electrocuted
A Michigan man is lucky to be alive after getting electrocuted, especially considering he was dead for 20 minutes before several shocks to his heart jolted him back to life....
‘Cursed’ wedding ring found zip-tied to fish's tail during tournament
One competitor in a fishing tournament on Lake Michigan Friday reeled in a steelhead with a wedding ring mysteriously attached to its tail by a zip tie, prompting all kinds...
Young female smokers have significantly greater risk of heart attack, study finds
For women smokers ages 18 to 49, the risk of a deadly type of heart attack was more than 13 times higher than it was for non-smoking counterparts, a new...
Max Fried and the Braves will cut down Cubs again
Following up on some late-breaking Sunday news. Nik Wallenda, after defying death walking 25 stories above Times Square, had his wallet lifted walking on 42nd Street. Cam Newton, denied leg...
Longest-married gay couple didn't allow laws to stop their love
Michael McConnell and Jack Baker are the longest-married gay couple in the country. In 1967, they decided to get hitched — but wanted to do it legally. So in 1971,...
Professor gets just 6-week ban for sexually harassing women
A Michigan State University professor sexually harassed six women over a 17-year span, including repeated references to sex toys and his erotic swing, according to a university-sanctioned report — but...
Markelle Fultz's NBA return remains a mystery
Markelle Fultz hasn't put on a uniform for the Orlando Magic since he was traded last February. And John Hammond's guess as to when he will is as good as...
How zoo animals are beating a European heatwave
BERLIN — Orangutans at a Vienna zoo got buckets of water, lemurs in Rome enjoyed fruit icicles and a polar bear took to a pool in Germany as much of...
America's richest billionaires say they want to be taxed more
The richest of the 1 percent have a message for the 2020 presidential candidates: Tax us. Financier George Soros and heiress Abigail Disney are among the 19 billionaires who published...
Beacon HS teacher in botched experiment says she put safety first
The Manhattan teacher accused of botching a chemistry experiment that left a student badly burned claimed Tuesday that she always put safety first in the classroom. "Stop, drop and roll...
This is the most regrettable college major in America
College may come with a hefty side of regret.
Fans mourn YouTube star Etika following news of his death
Fans of Brooklyn YouTube star Etika mourned the young man on social media after the NYPD announced his death Tuesday. Etika, a 29-year-old video game reviewer whose real name was...
Man fatally shot by cops after pulling knife with gun-shaped handle
A suicidal man threatening to jump off a bridge in Texas on Tuesday was instead shot dead by the cops sent to save him after pulling out a knife with...
Scientists searching for lost city discover species thought to be extinct
Scientists exploring an area that's thought to contain an ancient lost city in the Honduras rainforest have discovered a vast ecosystem of rare and endangered species, including some animals that...
Chilling ransom call could be key to cracking decades-old kidnapping case
A chilling new recording of a ransom call made to a New Jersey mother after her 14-year-old daughter vanished more than four decades ago could be the key to solving...
Condé Nast sells W Magazine; Sara Moonves named editor-in-chief
Condé Nast has sold Vogue’s sister publication W Magazine in a deal that has already resulted in a new editor-in-chief: Sara Moonves, daughter of disgraced former CBS chairman and CEO...
Trump Tower condos are struggling to find buyers
Trump Tower may be the only losing real estate bet in New York City. Recent reporting from Bloomberg shows that since President Donald Trump took office, most of the units...
Hospital flies are carrying antibiotic-resistant bacteria: study
When you’re particularly sick, you go to the hospital. Health care facilities like clinics and hospitals can improve our quality of life, but they may also have the potential to...
Drake officially has more Billboard charted songs than The Beatles
Yesterday, all their troubles seemed so far away. Then Drake caught up. Yesterday (June 24, that is), Billboard announced that Drake — with his new song “Money in the Grave," featuring...
Boxing great rescued in yacht fire: 'Careful what you wish for'
Wladimir Klitschko is happy to resume his quiet retirement. The 43-year-old, former world heavyweight champion boxer was evacuated — along with family and friends — from a yacht off the...
'How the f--k did I get here?': A-Rod shocked by his resurrection
It appeared five years ago that Alex Rodriguez was going to become a pariah. A PED suspension would keep him out of baseball for the entire 2014 season. Who would've...
Nationals vs. Marlins: Max Scherzer, Trevor Richards will be pitchers' duel
Max Scherzer is 4-0 in June as he takes on the Marlins in Miami on Tuesday night. Though the Miami Marlins have a 30-46 record, they are 20-15 in their...
Cop accused of 'blatant racism,' excessive force wins 'officer of the year' award
A Florida police department will review its annual award procedures after a cop previously accused of excessive force and "blatant racism" was named its 2018 patrol officer of the year,...
Anthony Bourdain remembered on #BourdainDay with moving tributes
It's been just over a year since we learned of the death of beloved chef and television personality Anthony Bourdain, and friends and fans are still reeling. Bourdain, who died...
Long Island driver killed woman he knew in hit-and-run: cops
A Long Island driver was busted after he fatally struck a woman he knew and then fled, cops said Tuesday. Mary Ginty, 31, of Sound Beach was walking north on...
Flatiron's Mexican eatery Cosme named best restaurant in US
This Manhattan restaurant is hotter than a creatively deconstructed tamale. Cosme, a contemporary small-plate Mexican eatery in the Flatiron District, was named best restaurant in the nation Tuesday by the...
Good bacteria may prevent — and reverse — food allergies
Trust your gut. Key digestive system bacteria are linked to infants developing and being cured of food allergies, according to new research from Boston Children's Hospital and Brigham and Women's...
More mystery illnesses reported on Dominican Republic trips
More mysterious illnesses are coming out of the Dominican Republic, including a Canadian woman who was "poisoned" by a strange odor in her hotel room that sent her into a...
Raptors, Clippers set for Kawhi Leonard push as Lakers cling to hope
The architect behind Toronto’s championship team isn’t going anywhere. Raptors president Masai Ujiri confirmed that he is staying with the team during his end-of-season press conference on Tuesday. The Wizards...
Elderly man tried to kidnap 10-year-old boy in Queens: cops
An elderly man was busted for allegedly trying to snatch a 10-year-old boy from his parents off a Queens street, cops said Tuesday. The boy was walking with his parents...
Celtics eyeing Kemba Walker after Kyrie Irving parting shot
As Kyrie Irving prepares to waltz out the door in Boston, Danny Ainge might be opening it for him, and ushering Kemba Walker in. The Celtics "are at the front...
Acting Customs and Border Protection chief steps down
The acting commissioner of Customs and Border Protection will step down next week in the wake of reports that hundreds of detained migrant children are being housed in squalid and...
Three teens busted for fatal stabbing in man's Bronx home
Three teens have been arrested for the fatal stabbing of a Bronx man inside his apartment last week, cops said on Tuesday. A group of assailants forced their way into...
Doomed chopper pilot thought he had '20-minute window' to get out of city
The pilot who was killed when he crashed a helicopter atop a Midtown skyscraper mistakenly thought he had a “20-minute window to make it out” of the city in rain...
Melania Trump's spokeswoman to be next White House press secretary
First lady Melania Trump announced Tuesday that her spokeswoman, Stephanie Grisham, would replace outgoing White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders. “I am pleased to announce @StephGrisham45 will be the...
California congressman allegedly funded affairs with campaign cash
A financially strapped California congressman accused of raiding $250,000 from his campaign account used some of the ill-gotten cash to pay for steamy affairs with DC lobbyists and one of...
The Astros prove how costly this betting strategy can be
That stunning seven-game losing streak endured recently by the Houston Astros showed the drama and potential horror of “double up to catch up” betting approaches (commonly called “Martingale” strategies). Squares...
Warriors ready to make their quiet pitch to Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson
The Warriors dynasty isn't dead yet. It hinges on two decisions. With Kevin Durant expected to opt out of the final year of his current contract, and Klay Thompson already...
Mourners slam Dominican officials who claim tourist died of shock
Mourners grieving a Maryland tourist who died in the Dominican Republic slammed the local health officials who blamed her sudden death in part on the "shock" of her partner dying...
Video captures dramatic rescue of toddler and grandma from burning house
Bodycam footage released by the Hazelwood Police Department in Missouri shows the dramatic rescue of a 3-year-old and her grandmother from a house fire. Officer Rodriguez was first to arrive....
Charles Barkley couldn't hold back his LaVar Ball hatred for long
When asked to weigh in on the infamous LaVar Ball, Charles Barkley certainly didn’t mince his words. Barkley was originally hesitant to speak about Ball, but then shared his displeasure...
Amazon Prime Day 2019 will now be two days of epic deals
Amazon’s Black Friday in July event is back for another year, and Prime Day 2019 will be bigger than ever. The retailer will offer Amazon Prime subscribers more than a...
Cancer patient raises thousands after seeking funds for funeral
A cancer patient who was told she had just 6-months to live turned to a fundraising website to raise money for her own funeral -- and was overwhelmed at getting...
'Tornado of poop' terrorizes Massachusetts residents after sewer line blockage
A "tornado of poop" hit residents in Massachusetts last week after an underground blockage caused raw sewage to wildly expel from toilets. Four homes in Melrose, a city roughly 10...
Oregon governor blasts Republicans who've fled state to avoid climate vote
SALEM, Ore. — Gov. Kate Brown said Monday she won’t negotiate with Republicans who walked out to thwart landmark climate legislation, at least not until they return to the Capitol....
Veteran run-stuffer will lose snaps after Jets drafted Quinnen Williams
As the Jets get close to training camp, I am examining the roster and giving you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on the list,...
Dad stabbed 18 times in front of son for 'blocking train aisle’
A man with a knife stabbed a dad 18 times in front of his teenage son because he was blocking the aisle on a train to London, a court heard...
Trump threatens Iran with 'obliteration' after leader's barb
Apparently stung by the Iranian president’s barb that his White House was “mentally retarded,” an angry President Trump on Tuesday again threatened the country with “obliteration.” “Iran’s very ignorant and...
40% of Americans believe the US is not democratic enough: survey
People surveyed in the United States, where the 2020 presidential elections are ramping up, were split as to whether their country was democratic -- 46 percent said it was and...
Yankees give up on veteran infielder after disappointing audition
Kendrys Morales is off the injured list, and out of the Bronx. The Yankees designated Morales for assignment, announcing the move Tuesday morning. Morales had been on the IL with...
ICE chief faults Democrats for 'unsafe' conditions at border facilities
The acting ICE director acknowledged that migrant children are being housed in "unsafe" conditions at the border but blamed congressional Democrats for holding up funding that would allow the administration...
Motorcyclist dies after slamming into car making U-turn
A Queens motorcyclist was killed when he accidentally slammed into another car making a U-turn in Brooklyn, cops said. Andrew Vasapoli, 33, was driving his 2010 green Kawasaki motorcycle west...
Meryl Streep, Ariana Grande to star in film of Broadway's 'The Prom'
Netflix is handing out casting corsages: Meryl Streep, Ariana Grande, Nicole Kidman, Awkwafina, James Corden and Andrew Rannells will headline the streaming giant's film adaptation of Broadway's "The Prom." Streep...
Puppy abandoned on side of road in armchair was 'waiting for owner to come back'
A puppy found abandoned in an armchair on the side of a Mississippi road wouldn't leave the piece of furniture, hoping its owner would come back, according to animal control. The animal was discovered on Monday by...
Anticholinergic drugs linked to 50 percent increase in dementia risk
A new study has found that widely used prescription drugs are linked to "nearly a 50% increased odds of dementia" in older adults, researchers say. The authors of the report,...
Court security surrounds military vet charged in triple homicide
The Staten Island military man accused of killing his Air National Guard girlfriend and their two young sons was arraigned Tuesday on murder charges — and court security was taking...
Fishermen find pieces of US drone shot down over Iran, ambassador says
Iranian fishermen have found pieces of the US drone shot down by the Islamic Republic, according to Iran’s ambassador to the UK. Hamid Baeidinejad posted his message on Twitter, where...
Cuba's first 'sex shop' tackles taboos, fuels legalization calls
HAVANA — An exhibit-cum-pop-up store of handcrafted dildos in Havana is throwing new light on sexual taboos in Cuba stemming from its macho culture and decades of isolation, and has...
This 'Church' weed is designed to smell like frankincense
Marcel Proust had his madeleine. Shavo Odadjian has Church weed. In his early 20th century novel, “Swann’s Way,” Proust’s main character dips a madeleine into hot tea, takes a bite...
Knicks' summer league team takes shape with Oregon defensive stud
The Knicks are planning to sign an Oregon big man and it’s not Bol Bol. Oregon sophomore power forward Kenny Wooten Jr. has committed to signing to the Knicks' summer-league...
New tool detects deepfakes with 96% accuracy
Researchers have developed a tool that could be a crucial part of the fight against deepfakes. The tool, which was produced by researchers from the USC Information Sciences Institute, can...
Yankees' torrid pace should have some sportsbooks worried
LAS VEGAS — With the return of Aaron Judge to anchor the major leagues’ most powerful offense, there is a new buzz about the Yankees. Good luck finding a weakness...
Central Asia: A Treasure Trove
Discover the artistic traditions of Central Asia.
The legend of rising Yankees prospect grows after no-hitter
The Yankees may not land an ace for this year's pennant chase, but finding one in the future may not be as difficult. Following up on a 15-strikeout performance last...
Peñafiel bottled water pulled from shelves over high levels of arsenic
Keurig Dr. Pepper is yanking its Peñafiel brand water from store shelves after it was revealed that the product contains potentially unsafe levels of arsenic. The company made the announcement...
Migrant kids moved to federal shelter over conditions at Border Patrol center
Nearly 250 migrant children held in unsanitary conditions at a Border Patrol facility in Texas have been moved into the custody of the Department of Health and Human Services, according...
Family drops Tiger Woods from suit over son's drunk-driving death
Tiger Woods has been dropped from a lawsuit filed in the drunk-driving death of a bartender who worked at the golf great’s Florida restaurant. Attorneys for the parents of Nicholas...
Man accused of wife's murder can use her life insurance to pay for defense
A Denver man accused of killing his wife can use more than $500,000 received from her life insurance policy to pay for the lawyers defending him against the murder charge.
Design student unveils world's fastest jet pack
Eat your heart out, James Bond. A 23-year-old design student in the UK has demonstrated the world’s fastest jet pack -- a 3D-printed model that can exceed speeds of 50...
Michael Jackson's death had fans singing and sobbing in the streets
Here's a look back at how the world reacted to Michael Jackson's death in 2009. Watch as fans and fellow entertainers — Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Lopez and more — mourned...
Student who disappeared after Lyft ride got into another vehicle: cops
The University of Utah sorority sister who disappeared after taking a Lyft ride more than a week ago was last seen climbing into another vehicle after she was dropped off,...
Man arrested for attacking softball ump during expletive-laced rant
An Iowa hothead broke a softball umpire's wrist in three places when he shoved him to the dirt during a profanity-laced tirade over a foul ball call, officials said. Lance...
Mets' 1969 anniversary weekend starts with Tom Seaver honor
PHILADELPHIA — Citi Field’s new address will become official later this week. The Mets and the city will honor Hall of Famer Tom Seaver on Thursday by changing the ballpark’s...
Kansas City radio host uses Andy Reid's dead son against him
Kansas City radio host Kevin Kietzman is under fire following comments made about Chiefs coach Andy Reid, who has endured personal turmoil in recent years. Discussing the Tyreek Hill situation,...
Ex-fire captain gets probation for sex with teen at fire station
A disgraced former Las Vegas fire captain must register as a sex offender and serve up to five years’ probation after paying a 15-year-old girl $300 to have sex with...
Bill Gates shares his biggest mistake
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said in an interview that the biggest mistake he ever made was missing out on creating what Android ultimately became. By that, he means a mobile...
Missing mom Jennifer Dulos' husband wants to see his girlfriend
The estranged husband of missing Connecticut mom Jennifer Dulos wants to see his girlfriend — who was charged along with him in the high-profile case. A lawyer for 51-year-old Fotis...
Jeanie Buss breaks silence on Magic's shocking resignation
Jeanie Buss was just as stunned as everyone else. The Lakers owner addressed Magic Johnson's shocking April resignation as president of basketball operations Monday for the first time, and admitted...
Nobody wants to buy America's most expensive home
The most expensive home on the market in the US just got significantly less expensive. The Los Angeles property dubbed Chartwell had a cool $50 million chopped from its asking...
SpaceX Heavy rocket booster explodes after missing platform
SpaceX launched its Falcon Heavy rocket carrying 24 satellites early Tuesday in Florida — but while the two side boosters landed safely back at Cape Canaveral, the new core booster...
'Selfless' Kansas man dies rescuing stranger from river
A "selfless" 26-year-old Kansas man drowned while trying to rescue a stranger from a Missouri river. Jacob Farley of Wichita died Friday when he jumped in to save the woman,...
Charles Barkley disses 'Space Jam' reboot: 'We don't need two'
Charles Barkley is crying foul over "Space Jam 2." The NBA legend took advantage of the spotlight at the 2019 NBA Awards to let his fans know he is most...
Ex-aide: Census citizenship question was added to keep off illegal immigrants
A former top adviser to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross told congressional investigators that he spoke to a professor who has advocated for adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census...
All of USWNT's warts were exposed — now we will find out if it matters
More than good enough to dance past Thailand, good enough to crush Chile, good enough to sweep aside Sweden’s B-team, and in the end good enough and tough enough —...
Body pulled from East River identified as missing YouTube star Etika
The body of a popular New York YouTube star who had been missing for several days was found in the East River, authorities announced Tuesday. Desmond Amofah, 29 — known...
Ken Lerer steps down as BuzzFeed's chairman
News website BuzzFeed’s Ken Lerer is stepping down as chairman after a decade in the role, the company said Tuesday. Lerer, along with founder Jonah Peretti, has driven the viral...
Nebraska woman spared jail for sex with dad after ‘jealous competition’ with half-sister
A Nebraska woman has been spared jail for marrying her dad following a twisted competition with her half-sister over who could have sex with him, according to reports. Samantha Kershner,...
AbbVie to buy Botox maker Allergan in $63 billion deal
Drugmaker AbbVie said Tuesday it would buy Botox maker Allergan for about $63 billion, grabbing control of by far the biggest name in medical aesthetics to help reduce its reliance...
This can be Eli Manning's best offensive line in a decade
Leading into the start of training camp (rookies report July 22, veterans July 24) The Post will provide Giants fans with a position-by-position look at the roster. Up first: The...
Lady Gaga to Apollo crowd: 'Tell me to go f—k myself'
In her first New York concert since her movie-star turn in “A Star Is Born” — which won her a Best Original Song Oscar (for “Shallow”) and a Best Actress...
State open government advocate fired for sexual misconduct
Robert Freeman, the longtime head of the state Committee on Open Government, has been fired for behaving in a “sexually inappropriate manner” toward a female reporter, whom he kissed and...
Iranian president: The White House is 'mentally retarded'
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani slammed the US sanctions against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as “outrageous and idiotic” because the cleric has no assets abroad. "The White House actions mean...
Cause of death revealed for latest tourist to die in Dominican Republic
Long Island pizzeria owner Vittorio Caruso, the 10th American to die in the Dominican Republic, died from respiratory and heart failure, according to a new report. The preliminary autopsy report...
Angry elephant confronts leopard in animal kingdom showdown
This elephant showed a hungry leopard who’s boss at Kruger National Park in South Africa. When the prowling cat was about to pounce on a group of unsuspecting medium-size antelopes...
Girl Scout dies, 3 hurt after tree falls at Indiana camp
CANNELTON, Ind. — Authorities say a Girl Scout has died and three other people were injured when a tree fell at a camp in southern Indiana. Perry County Sheriff Alan...
West Virginia man gets more than 100 years in home invasion attack
A West Virginia man has been sentenced to more than 100 years in jail in a home invasion attack. News outlets report 41-year-old Russell Slater of Charleston maintained his innocence...
Rutgers chancellor apologizes after being caught on video berating campus cops
The chancellor of Rutgers University’s Newark campus was caught on camera berating campus cops for investigating a fender-bender her driver was involved in, screaming at them "I'm the chancellor!" --...
Man shoots infant in the head after being rejected by her mom: cops
A 10-month-old Fresno girl was shot in the head Sunday by a man who was apparently angry that the baby’s mother had rejected him, California police said. The baby, Fayth...
Jennifer Dulos' family slams lawyer's 'irresponsible' 'Gone Girl' theory
A spokeswoman for the family of a missing Connecticut mom on Monday rejected the suggestion that she may have staged her own disappearance in a move similar to the plot...
Trump criticizes Megan Rapinoe for anthem protests during World Cup
President Trump criticized one of the co-captains of the US Women's World Cup soccer team for protesting during the national anthem at the team's games during the tournament in France....
This Yankee won't turn down shot at the Home Run Derby
As of Monday, MLB hadn’t directly contacted Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton or Luke Voit about participating in the All-Star Home Run Derby on July 8 in Cleveland. Even if MLB...
The difference with this Yankees home-run binge
How can a baseball team hit too many damn home runs and simultaneously not overly rely on the long ball? If that team is the 2019 Yankees, that’s how. In...
Man fatally shot while leaving Harlem deli
A Bronx man was gunned down as he left a corner store in Upper Manhattan on Monday evening, police said. Leroy Phinazee, 29, was shot in the neck and shoulder...
Patriots star: Jets may finally have formula to upset us
Julian Edelman is busy these days. The Patriots wide receiver is out promoting a new documentary on Showtime about his life and his journey back from major knee surgery and...
Iran declares 'permanent closure' of diplomacy with US after sanctions
Iran responded to President Trump's decision to impose tough sanctions on Tehran by declaring a "permanent closure" of a path of diplomacy between the two nations. The statement from Iran's...
Kaapo Kakko gives first impression on life as a Ranger
It’s only been a few days, but Kaapo Kakko has already got a taste of what his new life will be like. He flew into Newark Liberty International Airport on...
Recently honored teacher gunned down in Louisiana
FERRIDAY, La. — A Mississippi school teacher who had recently been honored by his school district was found fatally shot Monday across the state line in Louisiana. Two people have...
Puppy who disappeared after crash found 13 days later
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A recently adopted puppy who disappeared after her owner crashed in Arizona survived 13 days in the mountains and has been reunited with her owner. The Arizona...
Meet the Nets' NBA draft steal in the making
On draft night the narrative around the Nets was all about clearing cap space for free agents and the two first-round picks they didn’t make. But they’re happy with the...
Yankees demote struggling reliever in familiar plea
It took a trip to the minors to fix Chad Green earlier this season. The Yankees are counting on a similar trip to do the same for Jonathan Holder. The...
Mom charged with murder says demons told her to sacrifice young son: cops
A Texas mother charged with capital murder told a relative Sunday that demons had told her to kill her 8-year-old son, police said. Irving resident Tisha Sanchez, 30, was arrested after...
Giannis becomes very emotional after winning NBA MVP
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks fell two games short of the NBA Finals. They won big at the NBA Awards. A tearful Giannis Antetokounmpo earned Most Valuable...
James Holzhauer finishes out of money at World Series of Poker debut
LAS VEGAS — “Jeopardy!” champion and professional sports gambler James Holzhauer finished out of money in his World Series of Poker debut on Monday, a tournament official said. Holzhauer finished...
'Everything I do is criminal': Mobster pleads guilty to drug offenses after FBI wiretap
A Philadelphia mobster recently pleaded guilty to conspiring to sell drugs after he was captured on an FBI wire bragging openly about his Mafia ways, telling associates, "I'm a criminal...
Robinson Cano's ugly Mets tenure is getting harder to hide
PHILADELPHIA — On a night when the ball was flying at Citizens Bank Park, all but one Met in the starting lineup had at least one hit. The outlier stuck...