June 28, 2019
Wilson Ramos bashes Gatorade cooler after Mets' latest stinker
This losing isn't just getting to Mets fans, it's boiling over to the players, too. The Post caught Wilson Ramos bashing a Gatorade cooler with his bat after the Mets'...
Widow, mother of drowning victims returns to El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — A Salvadoran woman whose husband and toddler daughter drowned trying to cross the Rio Grande into Texas this week returned to her country Friday ahead...
Mets fail on all fronts as they drop sixth in a row
Who could have known that firing the pitching coach and bullpen coach last week wouldn’t solve the Mets’ problems? At least this one wasn’t a blown lead. The Mets’ lineup...
Corona parent's stock is up after sales soar in first quarter
The beer-guzzling season started early this year for the maker of Corona and Negra Modelo — sending its stock up more than $12 a share. Investors bid up shares of...
Kevin Durant will talk with four teams
New York City appears to have a 50 percent chance of landing Kevin Durant. The prized free agent has narrowed his list of summer suitors down to four and the...
Joe Biden goofs again while defending against Harris' debate barbs
Joe Biden was in full damage-control mode Friday, defending his past positions on racial issues a day after he was left speechless when Sen. Kamala Harris slammed his opposition to...
Queens Junior ROTC cadets get two years for disturbing hazing
The Queens Junior ROTC cadets who tormented their younger peers in a disturbing hazing ritual -- and branded one student’s butt with a clothes iron -- have been sentenced to...
Bullied teen who stabbed classmate had switchblade for 'protection': lawyers
The bullied Bronx teen charged with fatally stabbing a classmate and wounding another had a switchblade on him that day for “protection,” his lawyers claimed Friday. Christopher Lynn painted client...
Martin Shkreli's lawyers want conviction tossed because jury was 'confused'
“Pharma bro” Martin Shkreli remains in a Pennsylvania prison, but his prosecutor and his lawyer were in a Manhattan appellate courtroom Friday clashing over his claim that his securities-fraud conviction...
Feds slap sanctions on son of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro
The US on Friday slapped sanctions on Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro’s son to ratchet up pressure on relatives of top officials backing the socialist leader. The Treasury Department froze any...
Warriors set to show Thompson how much they want him
The Golden State Warriors are expected to offer All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson a five-year, $190 million max contract this Sunday when free agency opens at 6 p.m., according to...
DOE official who sued Carranza for 'white bias' gets promotion -- in Westchester
One of three women who sued NYC Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza last month, charging he is biased against whites, has finally received a promotion -- in Westchester County. Laura Feijoo...
A progressive push to turn teen girls into... hookers
Queens is about to get a heckuva lot more pervert-friendly, and parents, some current and former sex workers and rank-and-file Democrats are seeing scarlet. Scaring the stuffing out of a...
De Blasio still doesn't see what a monster Che Guevarra was
Mayor de Blasio apologized pretty quickly for quoting Che Guevara to a Miami audience full of Cuban-Americans, but he still doesn’t get it — and neither do the countless lefties...
Three cheers for the Supremes dumping their 'lemon' of a test for church-state separation
There’s something attractive in the party names in the Supreme Court’s decision on the relationship between government and religion: American Legion v. American Humanist Association. Both organizations, the veterans group...
The record weirdness of the Democratic debates
Forget for now about winners and losers of the two-night Democratic presidential debate, and consider all the weirdness. On Night One, Julian Castro tripped on his virtue-signaling by advocating for...
The left's outrageous bid to hold the border-relief bill hostage
That horrifying photo of a dead father and his infant daughter made an instant difference: It prevented left-wing Democrats from blocking emergency funding for the agencies trying to handle the...
Trump offers to meet with Kim at DMZ during South Korea visit
President Trump is heading straight to South Korea after leaving the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan Saturday night, where he plans to dine with President Moon Jai-in — and if...
Inside the mind of Clint Frazier
MOOSIC , Pa — Clint Frazier’s black Mercedes truck is filled with 30 pairs of sneakers, reminding him that being back in Scranton isn’t all bad. “It was probably a...
How to tie-dye a T-shirt in six easy steps
Brooklyn-based artist Ruth Moskell, 31, says beginners shouldn’t fear rolling up their sleeves and try to DIY tie-dye. The at-home color aficionado — who teaches workshops at Artists & Fleas...
Changing gender is easier than ever in NYC schools
City kids can now change their gender status on school records without any legal documentation -- and play for the sports teams of their preference, the Department of Education announced...
Multiple people shot in Brooklyn, two clinging to life
Three people were shot in Brooklyn Friday afternoon and two of the victims are now fighting for their lives, police said. The FDNY responded to 418 Chester Street near Livonia...
'Das Boot' star Tom Wlaschiha channels a 'multi-layered' Nazi
France during World War II is the setting for the German TV series “Das Boot,” a sequel to the blockbuster 1981 Wolfgang Petersen film that was nominated for six Academy...
Dad impregnated teen stepdaughter, 'threatened to kill her family': cops
A San Antonio man impregnated his 14-year-old stepdaughter and then "threatened to kill" her entire family if she told anyone, cops allege. Rolando Salas Fernandez, 30, had been sexually assaulting...
Ivy League killer's murder conviction came down to a can of Coke
He was cooked by a Coke. Jurors in the murder trial of pampered Princeton grad Thomas Gilbert Jr. said their guilty verdict eventually turned on a can of soda. “The...
White lawyer sues Legal Aid Society for discrimination
A white lawyer who worked at the Legal Aid Society for over 20 years says that she was wrongfully labeled a racist by her non-white colleagues -- and the harassment...
Fred Savage gives fandom a meta poke in 'What Just Happened??!'
Fox’s hotly anticipated sci-fi series “The Flare” gets its own after-show, “What Just Happened??! with Fred Savage, ” premiering Sunday night. Well, sort of. In reality, “The Flare” is a...
Crystal Dunn, USWNT defense answered the call against France
The United States advanced to the semifinals of the World Cup on Friday, with a 2-1 win over host France. Megan Rapinoe netted her fourth and fifth goals of the...
Audit finds nepotism at after-schools program that charged parents fees
A Queens group awarded millions of taxpayer dollars to run summer youth jobs and after-school programs violated rules by charging parents "enrollment fees" to enroll their children while managers engaged...
Mickey Callaway comes clean: 'It's gonna take a miracle'
Mickey Callaway admitted what everyone else already seemed to know on Friday. "We're in a tough spot. It's gonna take a miracle," The Mets manager told WFAN's Mike Francesa. 'I've...
Beatles movie 'Yesterday' spotlights the band's haunts and tributes in Liverpool
Imagine there’s no Beatles. I wonder if you can… You’ll have to suspend disbelief in the new movie “Yesterday” (out June 28), in which a worldwide blackout and momentary glitch...
Man found lying in bed with two gunshot wounds to the face in Brooklyn
A 45-year-old man was found lying in his bed with two gun shot wounds to his face in Brooklyn Friday afternoon, police said. The unidentified man was alone inside of...
Detective’s son receives late father's shield in promotion ceremony
The son of an NYPD veteran who recently committed suicide was one of more than 60 cops who was promoted to detective on Friday afternoon. Joseph Calabrese, 26, received the...
Derek Hough is giddy to see his first NYC 4th of July fireworks
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular | Thursday, 8 p.m., NBC This year’s Macy’s extravaganza moves down river from Midtown East to the Brooklyn Bridge. The 25-minute display in honor...
Why 400 jet skis are taking over NYC waters this weekend
Despite being surrounded by water, most don't consider NYC a hot spot for water sports -- that is, unless you're one of the hundreds of jet skiers splashing into the...
Levi's wants you to dress like a 'Stranger Things' character
In preparation for the third season premiere on July Fourth, there has been no lack of "Stranger Things"-themed merchandise debuting over the past few weeks — or even the past year...
Here’s how to cure a sunburn — and it doesn’t involve aloe vera
When you’re feeling the burn after a long day in the sun, don’t reach for the aloe vera. Sure, the plant-derived gel will offer momentary cooling relief. But it’s not...
Woman allegedly tried to catch husband cheating by faking own murder
A Utah woman faces charges after she tried to catch her husband cheating by faking her own murder, authorities said. Rebecca Nielson, 44, of Bluffdale, was arrested Tuesday after she...
TV viewers found night 2 of Dem debates a lot more interesting
The ratings for the second round of the Democratic debate on Thursday night jumped more than 15% from the night before, a report said. The audience rose on all three venues...
Suspect arrested for killing man days before his birthday
A suspect wanted for killing a Brooklyn man just days before his 25th birthday has been arrested, the NYPD said Friday. Michael Gomez, 23, of Jerome Avenue in the Bronx,...
Man tries to cross busy Bronx highway, struck by two cars and killed
A man was killed while when he was hit by two cars while trying to cross the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx, police said Friday. The man, who has...
Trump's Iran policy is working and other commentary
Foreign desk: Trump’s Iran Policy Is Working Some people faulted him for not striking Iran militarily, but President “Trump was right to show restraint, and his Iran policy is working,”...
Gay dating app Jack'd to pay $240K for exposing users' nude photos
Jack'd, a popular gay hookup and dating app that left users' nude photos exposed, has agreed to pay $240,000 to New York state and amp up security in an agreement...
Brownsville cyclist fatally hit as cyclist deaths soar
A Brownsville cyclist was fatally hit by a driver Thursday night -- making him the 14th bike-rider to die on city streets this year, which is a higher number than...
Dog food may be putting your best friend at risk for a fatal disease
There may be a link between the food your pooch is eating and potentially-fatal heart disease. The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday they're investigating whether certain dog foods cause...
Honda recalling 1.6M vehicles tied to deadly air bags
Honda is recalling 1.6 million vehicles in the US to replace potentially deadly Takata air bag inflators, completing its required recalls six months ahead of schedule, the automaker said Friday....
Mets' Alonso will be in 2019 Home Run Derby
Pete Alonso will be in Cleveland during All-Star festivities, shooting for the fences. The Mets slugger has accepted an invitation to the Home Run Derby, he said Friday, and will...
Washed-up boat on Jones Beach gets hauled away, demolished
Plans to salvage a wooden fishing boat that washed ashore on Long Island's Jones Beach two weeks ago have been sunk -- with state officials choosing to scrap the vessel,...
Dems slam Trump for comments to Putin about election meddling
President Trump was assailed by Democrats on Capitol Hill on Friday over his smirking, finger-wagging warning to Russian strongman Vladimir Putin not to interfere in the 2020 US election. The...
Cuomo: Israeli robocar tech could work in NYC subways
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is taking the wheel at the MTA -- by testing out cars that don't use them. The governor on Friday toured the Jerusalem offices of Intel subsidiary...
Al Horford heading to huge payday after shocking Celtics
Al Horford has been the epitome of consistency since he entered the league, averaging 14.1 points and 8.4 rebounds in 12 seasons with the Hawks and Celtics. Horford’s quiet, no-nonsense...
Megan Rapinoe sends USWNT into World Cup semis
PARIS — Megan Rapinoe went from controversy to triumph, scoring twice for the United States in the much-anticipated clash with host France to send the defending champions into the semifinals...
Police officers react to noise complaint by joining the party
No one wants to be a party pooper — including these cops. When police officers in Carrollton, Texas, responded to a noise complaint at a graduation party, they did what...
De Blasio faces new questions in Che Guevara controversy
Mayor Bill de Blasio faced a fresh round of questioning Friday about co-opting a Communist rallying cry made famous by Che Guevara - and offered up the same lame excuse....
NJ man sentenced to 18 years for plot to kill prom date
A New Jersey man who helped his roommate toss his one-time junior prom date's body off a bridge was sentenced to 18 years behind bars Friday. Preston Taylor, 22, had...
Eli Manning doesn't 'feel like it's a competition' with Daniel Jones
Eli Manning isn't entertaining the idea of a quarterback competition, even if Pat Shurmur is doing just that. "I don't feel like it's a competition," Manning told NFL Network. "I...
Climate activists clash with French police at Paris bridge
French police used riot shields and pepper spray to clear scores of climate activists blocking a bridge over the Seine in Paris on Friday, as the city sweltered under a...
Vatican urges China to stop intimidating Catholics loyal to pope
The Vatican has asked China’s communist government to stop intimidating Catholic clergy who want to remain unequivocally loyal to the pope and refuse to sign ambiguous official registration forms.
Princeton grad Thomas Gilbert Jr. convicted of killing millionaire father
A Manhattan man driven by greed and rage was convicted Friday of murdering his millionaire father after his parents cut his allowance. Pampered Princeton grad Thomas Gilbert Jr. sat stone-faced...
Cambodia jails translator over 'fake news' sex trafficking film
The fixer and translator for the film will face for two years in jail for his role in making a documentary about sex trafficking in the Southeast Asian country which...
Cuba finally legalizes independent movie-making -- but censorship still an issue
Cuba’s Communist government has issued a decree legalizing the country’s independent movie industry in a move that should facilitate production, although critics said it fails to resolve issues of censorship...
'I'm ashamed': Thieves return stolen wrestling belts to boy awaiting brain surgery
A pair of regretful thieves returned a boy’s WWE belt from the house they stole it from -- along with an apology note -- after learning that the package they...
Meet history-making tennis teen Coco Gauff
American tennis prodigy Cori “Coco” Gauff is living proof that age is just a number. Gauff, at 15 years and 122 days old, made history this week by becoming the...
Another parent busted in college admissions scandal
Federal prosecutors have busted yet another parent in the nationwide college admissions scandal, officials announced Friday. Tech executive Jeffrey Bizzack was nabbed for paying $250,000 to bribe his son's way...
US Senate panel takes up what to do with nuclear waste
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — It’s been more than a decade since the US government was supposed to begin moving spent nuclear fuel that has been piling up at dozens of commercial...
Where were you when we landed on the moon?
Where were you when we landed on the moon? In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, coming later in July, The Post is collecting stories from...
Man breaks into sheriff's office, brings donuts as ‘peace offering’
A Washington sheriff’s office reported the strange case of a burglar who was arrested after offering responding deputies a box of donuts as a "peace offering." "People say cops love...
Cy Young front-runner makes Under the play in this one
The Dodgers have a front-runner for the Cy Young Award pitching on Saturday, yet the elevation of Coors Field has this total sky high. Hyun-Jin Ryu is 9-1 with a...
NYPD overhauls prevention protocol after recent cop suicides
The NYPD is working to overhaul its suicide prevention protocols following a disturbing spate of officers killing themselves this month, Police Commissioner James O’Neill said Friday. “Going forward in the...
Police hunt dapper man accused of stealing jewelry with phony credit card
Police are looking for a well-dressed man who allegedly bought $17,000 worth of jewelry at a Manhattan Cartier store with a cloned credit card. The suspect used the phony Discover...
Scientists build incredibly accurate universe simulation -- but don’t know how they did it
“It’s like teaching image recognition software with lots of pictures of cats and dogs, but then it’s able to recognize elephants,” Shirley Ho, co-author of the study, said.
Why NBA players love to hate Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry’s rise to NBA stardom apparently has rubbed some players the wrong way. Curry has won two MVP awards, three NBA titles and has shattered almost every shooting record...
Former US women's soccer stars to take part in new CTE study
Using your noggin' might not be a good thing if you're a female soccer player, according to researchers. The Boston University School of Medicine is kick-starting a study on the...
Astronaut describes moment he could have died 'horsing around' on the moon
Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke recalls one of the more harrowing moments of his brief stay on the moon.
50 years after the Stonewall riots, is NYC's gay-bar culture dying?
On Friday, New York City — and the world — is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. In the decades since the riots, the gay-rights movement has made...
Wimbledon bans plastic racket coverings in eco-friendly push
Wimbledon will no longer be contributing to England’s waste trail after announcing this year’s participants will not be allowed to use plastic coverings for new rackets. Players on the English...
Daughter calls for compassion for mom's alleged killer twin at funeral
The young daughter of a slain New Jersey woman put aside her grief on Friday to urge compassion for her mom’s twin sister, who’s accused of fatally plunging a carving...
Italy, France on highest-level ‘red’ weather alert amid heat wave
PRAGUE — France’s national weather service issued its highest-level danger alert Thursday as it warned that parts of the country could expect temperatures to reach an “exceptional peak” Friday amid...
White supremacist James Fields sentenced to life for Virginia car attack
The neo-Nazi fanatic who rammed his car into a group of counter-protesters, killing one, at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2017 was sentenced to life in federal...
Reservations for Taco Bell's pop-up hotel sell out in 2 minutes
Much like Prince Charles and Food Network's "Pioneer Woman," Taco Bell has successfully moved into the popular side-hustle of innkeeping. Reservations for the 70-plus rooms at Taco Bell’s pop-up hotel...
Cubs are the pick as Cole Hamels will keep rolling
Was it just me or were there more moderators than candidates at the debates? NBC unnecessarily paraded its on-air talent. Next round will feature Seth Meyers, Al Roker, Doc Emrick,...
US Supreme Court declines Alabama bid to revive abortion restriction
The US Supreme Court has sidestepped a major new challenge to abortion rights by declining to hear Alabama’s bid to revive a Republican-backed state law that would have effectively banned...
Disney janitor: Watching kiddie porn is my constitutional right
A custodian at Florida's Walt Disney World has been charged with possessing child pornography — and believes it’s his constitutional right to look at graphic photos and videos of kids...
Couple who fought leukemia together since they were kids gets married
It's a storybook ending for a couple whose journey started as every parents' nightmare. In May of this year, Mark Daugherty, 26, and Samantha Settle, 23, were married after meeting...
Knicks' place in Kawhi Leonard's crystallizing free agency plan
The Knicks may have to fly to Kawhi Leonard's hometown for their meeting with the Raptors superstar. While things are still fluid, a source confirmed a tweet from confidant Cris...
Ashley Massaro was set to appear in suicide prevention video before death
Before former WWE star Ashley Massaro tragically took her own life in May, she agreed to appear in a video for a song about suicide prevention written by her colleague...
Republicans pounce on Dems' plan to give health insurance to illegal immigrants
Republicans pounced Friday after all 10 Democrats in the presidential debate a night earlier called for extending taxpayer-funded health care for illegal immigrants. “Millions of Americans struggle to pay their...
Chicken wire, homer heaven: Inside quirky London Stadium for Yankees-Red Sox
LONDON — Our greatest homegrown product appears on the way to England: The home run. The center field fence at London Stadium is 385 feet away (117.4 meters on this...
Another Air Canada passenger claims she was left on plane when crew forgot about her
Less than a week after Air Canada admitted to leaving a passenger stranded on one of its planes, another woman is coming forward with her own similarly concerning tale. Pamela...
Some ancient crocodiles were vegetarians, study finds
Modern crocodiles have a reputation as ravenous beasts that crave flesh. While it’s certainly true that crocodiles today are more than happy to feast on fresh meat, it seems that...
Alleged mastermind behind David Ortiz shooting arrested
The suspected mastermind behind the mistaken-identity shooting of retired Red Sox slugger David Ortiz in the Dominican Republic has been arrested -- along with the alleged inside man who paid...
NASA plans to send a drone to Saturn’s largest moon
NASA said Thursday that it’s sending a drone called Dragonfly to explore Saturn’s largest moon, Titan.
'The Plagiarists' is a funny but annoying riff on 'authenticity'
At first glance, “The Plagiarists” plays like an earnest Sundance drama: Director Peter Parlow’s grainy, handheld footage follows a youngish white couple whose car breaks down on the way back...
Lady Gaga arrives at Stonewall for Pride weekend performance
Lady Gaga kicked off the city’s 2019 WorldPride weekend with a surprise appearance outside the historic Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village on Friday in honor of the 50th anniversary of...
Officials warn people of harmful algae in New Jersey's largest lake
Get out of the water! A harmful green algae is growing in New Jersey’s largest lake -- causing flu-like symptoms and rashes, according to an alarming report Friday. Environmental officials...
Star midfielder benched in surprise USWNT decision
Midfielder Lindsay Horan is not in the United States starting lineup for their World Cup quarterfinal matchup with France on Friday. Horan is healthy, according to Sports Illustrated, and American...
Woman busted for stealing lawyer's identity to play one in court
A Brooklyn woman was busted for ripping off the name of another lawyer — so she could play one in court. Natasha Riley, who presented herself as "Natasha Riley-Applewhite," stiffed...
What I learned from A-Rod during season of redemption
Garrett Jones’ eight-year major-league career, modest yet likely memorable for most Pirates fans, ended as a Yankees bench player, which in turn made him a conversation buddy with one of...
Road-raging elephants charge car off road at national park
A herd of elephants flipped out on two cars in Mohan, India. Watch the intense road-rage moment as a pack of pachyderms push a tourist's vehicle off the road outside...
Utah college student Mackenzie Lueck confirmed dead, suspect busted
Missing University of Utah sorority sister Mackenzie Lueck has been confirmed as dead — and authorities busted a former U.S. Army information technology specialist Friday for allegedly killing her and...
Chick-fil-A worker leaps through drive-thru window to save choking boy
One Chick-fil-A employee in Georgia said he’s feeling like a “hero” after leaping through a drive-thru window to save a young boy from choking. On Wednesday, Logan Simmons was working...
Supreme Court to hear Bridgegate case appeal from ex-Chris Christie aides
The Supreme Court decided on Friday to weigh in on the Bridgegate scandal by hearing an appeal of two aides to former New Jersey governor Chris Christie, a report said....
Dems to candidate who said she removed bullets from Pulse victims: Prove it!
A hopeful for Florida’s House of Representatives who claimed she "personally removed" 77 bullets from Pulse nightclub shooting victims must provide proof of her medical background — or drop out...
Mom charged with killing her twin daughters hoped for suicide-by-cop
The Long Island mom charged with murdering her two-year-old twin daughters admitted, “I killed them with my bare hands,” court papers revealed Friday, a day after the girls were found...
Pick QB to win NFL MVP, but look for value down list
LAS VEGAS — While NBA free agency is about to kick into high gear and we are into the heart of baseball season, the dog days of summer are ongoing...
Driver dead after massive crash on Long Island Expressway
A 67-year-old man is dead and six others are injured after a five-car collision brought traffic to a standstill on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, police said Friday. A...
14th Street 'busway' put on hold by judge's temporary ban
A Manhattan judge has put the brakes on the city’s plans to turn a portion of 14th Street into a dedicated “busway” starting Monday. Judge Eileen Rakower issued a temporary...
What WWE's creative shakeup may mean for 'SmackDown'
Eric Bischoff understands a number of the issues and challenges he faces with WWE’s current creative model. The former WCW president and experienced television producer is back with WWE in...
Knicks and Terry Rozier thinking alike as interest grows
If he becomes an unrestricted free agent, Knicks' point guard target Terry Rozier is open to taking a short-term one or two-year deal, according to NBA sources. The Knicks’ interest...
Dan Loeb joins Bill Ackman in opposing United Technologies' merger with Raytheon
A second hedge fund activist has come forward to oppose United Technologies’ planned merger with defense contractor Raytheon. Dan Loeb, known for pushing for change at Sony and Campbell Soup,...
Man flashes 'OK' sign after snatching elderly woman's necklace: cops
A thief ripped off a $1,000 necklace from a Bronx granny and then flashed an "OK" sign as he strolled away, according to cops and surveillance video. The 78-year-old victim...
Teen wakes up from coma after she's hospitalized in Dominican Republic
The Argentinian teen who fell unconscious on a Dominican Republic vacation because of a life-threatening diabetic condition has woken up from her coma. Candela Saccone, 15, has been taken off...
NYPD busts notorious subway perv, top cop calls for ban
He’s the poster perv for subway bans. A serial subway predator was busted on Friday for sexually assaulting an off-duty traffic cop on an L train — after getting out...
Catastrophic wildfire in Spain sparked by pile of manure
Chicken manure that spontaneously combusted during a heat wave is reportedly the likely cause of an out-of-control wildfire that has burned more than 13,000 acres in Spain. At least 53...
Berkshire Hathaway sells insurer accused of 'reverse Ponzi scheme'
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to sell Applied Underwriters, a workers' compensation insurer that has been stuck under a cloud of multiple regulatory investigations. In a rare divestiture for...
Fotis Dulos ordered not to contact girlfriend as wife remains missing
The estranged husband of missing Connecticut mom Jennifer Dulos is to have no contact with his girlfriend-turned-co-defendant, a judge ruled on Friday. Judge Gary White granted Michelle Troconis' motion to...
Malaysia plans to decriminalize drug use to combat addiction
Malaysia’s government plans to drop criminal penalties for the possession and use of drugs in small quantities to battle addiction, but stressed the move is not akin to legalizing narcotics.
London Yankees fans don't know who Aaron Judge is
LONDON — How many people in New York — in North America, even — would wear a Yankees cap, then cross paths with Aaron Judge and not identify him as...
New Zealand pizza chain stirs controversy with vegan prank
A New Zealand pizza chain pranked its patrons by serving plant-based, meatless patties on its so-called Burger Pizza — a stunt intended to “start conversation” about veganism, according to new...
The statistic about child migrants everyone should know
Migrant children have died or gone missing at the rate of nearly one per day worldwide over the past five years, with treacherous journeys like those across the Mediterranean or...
Suspect wanted in Virginia doctor's slaying denies involvement
An alleged Belizean gangster wanted in the slayings of a Virginia doctor and a tour guide in San Pedro insists his hands are "clean" in the cold-blooded murders, according to...
FBI joins investigation into Virginia doctor's slaying in Belize
The FBI has joined the probe into the double murder of a Virginia cardiologist in Belize and his fly-fishing guide. Gary Swank, 53, was shot dead Sunday morning along with...
California to become first state to ban discrimination against natural hair
California is poised to become the first state to ban discrimination against people with natural hair, according to reports. The Assembly voted 69-0 Thursday to update the state's anti-discrimination law...
A brief Klay Thompson threat gets Warriors moving in free agency
The threat of the Lakers and Clippers was enough for the Warriors to make their Klay Thompson intentions clear. The afternoon after an LA Times report that Thomspon would consider...
French nudists plan to counter-protest burkini bathers at pool
Calling themselves the “Muslim Rosa Parks” of France, a group of defiant women plan to wear burkinis at a Grenoble pool – but hundreds of counter-protesters vow to show up...
NASA approves two new missions to study the sun
Our sun is about to get even more attention thanks to the approval of two new missions to study various aspects of our star and its relationship with our solar...
Google Maps guides dozens of drivers into 'muddy mess'
Dozens of motorists who followed directions from Google Maps for a shortcut to Denver International Airport got mired in a “muddy mess” instead, according to a report. One of the...
Cop pulls over tot in cutest traffic stop ever
A police officer in Orlando, Florida, pulled over his own daughter, Talynn, for driving on the wrong side of the road. The little girl was riding in her colorful push...
Scientists invent robot that has a sense of taste
As the relentless march of technology continues unabated, robots have grown more and more complex. They’re capable of mimicking humans with increasing accuracy, but there are still a few things...
Bird in Florida spotted feeding baby chick cigarette butt
A mother bird at a beach in Florida was spotted feeding her baby chick a cigarette butt, prompting one woman to remind beachgoers this summer to clean up after themselves....
Mysterious signals from space traced to galaxy 3.6 billion light-years away
This is the first time ever that scientists have been able to find the exact location of a non-repeating fast radio burst (FRB) and it's a step closer to finding...
College pole vaulter killed in boat crash on Texas lake
A standout pole vaulter at the University of Houston died during a boating accident in Texas, authorities and school officials said. Robert Platt, a 20-year-old sophomore originally from Sugar Land,...
Good golly, Miss Dalai! Lama still thinks female successor must be 'attractive'
The Dalai Lama has reiterated his desire that if a woman succeeds him, she better be good looking. "If [a] female Dalai Lama comes, then she should be more attractive,"...
'Fools:' Jalen Rose jumps into spiraling Molly Qerim-LaVar Ball controversy
Jalen Rose is trying to end the spiraling controversy between his wife Molly Qerim and LaVar Ball. Ball was banned from ESPN after an inappropriate back-and-forth with the "First Take"...
Woman didn't know she won $1M prize until relative's Facebook post
A Louisiana woman won a $1 million Powerball prize this week -- but had no idea until an out-of-state relative tagged her in a post about the drawing on Facebook,...
Morocco seeks death penalty for jihadists who murdered backpackers
Moroccan prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for three suspected ISIS jihadists who admitted to butchering two female Scandinavian backpackers after they refused to join the extremist group, according to...
Can veteran lineman survive another Jets overhaul?
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,...
Andrew Yang claims his mic was turned off during debate
Maybe his dog ate the microphone. Presidential contender Andrew Yang, who barely chimed in during Thursday night’s debate, had an even better excuse — saying his mic was “not on”...
4th of July fashion: How to get the season's top patriotic looks
Dressing for the Fourth of July 2019 can be tricky — but you don't have to look like Uncle Sam to wear red, white and blue. There are plenty of...
Kamala Harris doubles down on controversial Biden remarks
A day after confronting Joe Biden on the debate stage, Kamala Harris called his controversial comments about two segregationist senators "misplaced," saying that "at some point, you have to draw...
Keep these weaknesses in mind in clash between US and France
When the United States Women’s National Team takes on host France on Friday in the quarterfinals of the 2019 Women’s World Cup (Fox, 3 p.m.), the much-anticipated meeting will feature...
Supreme Court to review Trump’s bid to end DACA program
The Supreme Court will decide whether the Trump administration had the power to end the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA. The justices issued an order...
Ex-NYPD cop gunned down unarmed man in New Orleans: prosecutors
A former NYPD cop has been indicted on a murder charge in New Orleans for shooting an unarmed man, prosecutors said. Gerardo Bugallo-Beret, 29, was charged with second-degree murder on...
Tom Brady owns his biggest hater with 'cliff' Instagram post
If there is one thing that Tom Brady enjoys the most — besides winning Super Bowls — it’s proving his doubters wrong. ESPN "First Take" host Max Kellerman has repeatedly...
FBI to release toxicology results in rash of DR deaths
FBI toxicology results will soon be released as part of the investigation into the rash of tourist deaths in the Dominican Republic — as families have launched probes of their...
Rare 'corpse flower' returns to stink up NYC this weekend
As ephemeral as life itself, the "corpse flower" is back in full — albeit brief — bloom. The giant, foul-smelling plant only reaches peak flowering for a fleeting 24-to-36-hour period....
Where Rangers will draw the line on Artemi Panarin
Rangers are likely to attempt to bring Artemi Panarin to Broadway when the free-agent market opens Monday, but sources said the team will not engage in a bidding war in...
Woman visits Macy's for makeup, leaves with permanent 'X' on face
An Ohio woman who dropped by Macy’s to get her makeup done wound up with a tattoo-like “X” on her cheek that won’t scrub off, she claims in a new...
Whitney Houston has a new song out: Listen to 'Higher Love'
Whitney Houston's new jam is about to soundtrack your weekend. Yes, more than seven years after her death, pop music's iconic "Voice" has a new single dropping Friday. Houston recorded...
The curious case of DeMarcus Cousins' free agency
DeMarcus Cousins is one of the more interesting cases of NBA free agency. He took a one-year, $5 million prove-it deal from the Warriors last offseason as he recovered from...
Trump hopes for 'productive' talks with China's president on trade war
President Trump on Friday said he hopes to have productive trade talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping – but denied that he had promised a reprieve on mounting tariffs. "At...
Cops bust man who kept 'attack squirrel' hopped up on meth
The Alabama man who authorities say kept an “attack squirrel” in a cage and hopped it up on methamphetamine to keep it surly has been arrested, police announced. Mickey Paulk,...
Trump criticizes 'Sleepy Joe' Biden, 'Crazy Bernie' Sanders after second debate
President Trump took a break at the G20 summit in Japan on Friday to blast Democratic front-runners “Sleepy Joe” Biden and “Crazy Bernie” Sanders for their performances in the second...
Health officials urge testing after Indiana wrestling event
NEW ALBANY, Ind. — Health officials are warning attendees at a recent wrestling event in southern Indiana to get tested for HIV and hepatitis C due to possible exposure to...
How hit songwriter Jhay Cortez transformed into a 'Famouz' singer
Since he was 11 years old, Puerto Rico native Jhay Cortez knew he wanted to pursue a career in the music industry. Now, at age 25, the reggaetoner has written...
Mackenzie Lueck mystery deepens as friends tell feds she's been active on Instagram
Friends of the 23-year-old University of Utah sorority sister who went missing more than a week ago noticed that she was active on Instagram recently -- and turned the information...
Brat jumps McDonald's counter, then totally wipes out
Not so fast. An impatient guy at a McDonald's in Lincoln, UK, wiped out after jumping the counter to steal his food order. "Eli, go get it!" his friend urged...
Lego strikes deal to buy back Legoland; deal includes Madame Tussauds
The owner of popular Lego brand toys is about to be reunited with Legoland theme parks — and wax museum Madame Tussauds. A group of investors, including the family behind...
China criticizes 'negative content' in US defense bill
BEIJING — Beijing on Friday criticized "negative content" about China in legislation before the US Congress, saying it would further damage relations already roiled by disputes over trade and technology....
Plane crashes into North Carolina home, killing two
HOPE MILLS, N.C. — Authorities in North Carolina say a small plane crashed into a home, killing two people and injuring another. A release from the State Highway Patrol says...
Brian Cashman on why he chose Tauchman over Frazier
LONDON — According to Brian Cashman, the Yankees’ decision to replace Giancarlo Stanton with Mike Tauchman instead of Clint Frazier had nothing to do with Frazier using all of the...
Yankees about to get a key starter back
MOOSIC, Pa. — Domingo German is ready to close the Yankees’ opener chapter. A day after Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicated the 26-year-old could return to the rotation next week,...
This Mets trade is looking worse by the day
PHILADELPHIA — It’s the trade that gets worse by the day. While Robinson Cano’s struggles this season have been well-documented, the supposed gem of Brodie Van Wagenen’s offseason blockbuster has...
Knicks and Nets have been caught up in this vortex before
The Knicks and Nets cut, slashed, saved like Scrooge. Both amassed an alarming array of defeats. But all was done to chase other-worldly free-agent stars. That was in 2010 when...
Wildfire in Spain rages for third day amid heat wave
MADRID — A major wildfire in northeastern Spain is raging out of control for a third straight day. Several hundred firefighters are at the blaze in the Catalonia region Friday...
Yankees owner's biggest fear about team's pursuit for a starter
LONDON — Standing in the middle of Finsbury Park at the start of a clinic for the London Meteorites Baseball Club on Thursday, Hal Steinbrenner reiterated his desire to upgrade...
Remaining parts of collapsed Italian bridge are demolished
GENOA, Italy — A spectacular planned explosion has knocked down the remaining spans and supporting columns of the Italian bridge that collapsed last year, killing 43 people. The blast in...
Rangers center believes returning to college is way to go
The size and skill are there, but Morgan Barron doesn’t want to rush it. Neither do the Rangers. That is why the 6-foot-4, 210-pound center is going back to Cornell...
Challenges facing networks broadcasting baseball in London
How do you give a regular-season game a World Series feel when the stadium it’s being played in has never seen a baseball game? That is the challenge facing Fox...
Zack Wheeler hitting stride as trade deadline approaches
PHILADELPHIA — Zack Wheeler was a one-man show for six innings Thursday. The Mets righty delivered a second straight strong start on the mound and was the only Met to...
Jets ink third-round pick, only Quinnen Williams still unsigned
The New York Jets signed third-round tackle Chuma Edoga to his four-year rookie contract. Edoga was drafted 92nd overall in April out of USC, where he started 25 games and...
Trump tells Putin, 'Don't meddle in the election'
President Trump on Friday wagged his finger at Vladimir Putin and jokingly warned him not to meddle in the upcoming presidential election. As the commander in chief and Russian strongman...
What Brodie Van Wagenen must do now that Mets' season is over
PHILADELPHIA — Brodie Van Wagenen sure got this season all wrong, but let’s see if the Mets’ general manager can begin to recover from his rookie mistakes or if he...
Russian defenseman is growing into Rangers' big trade steal
One of the operable words in rebuilding a team is flexibility. And what helps create flexibility is depth. So as the Rangers continuing juggling a handful of scenarios in the...
Pedestrian robbed of iPhone at gunpoint in Brooklyn Heights
A mugger pointed a gun at a pedestrian on a Brooklyn Heights street and nabbed an iPhone on Thursday evening, police said. The suspect confronted the victim on Willow Street...
Massachusetts officer charged with raping homeless teen girl
WOBURN, Mass. — A veteran Massachusetts police officer has been charged with raping a 16-year-old girl who was homeless and addicted to heroin at the time of the alleged attacks....
Former USWNT player breaks down US-France battle
SiriusXM Women’s World Cup analyst and former USWNT midfielder Lori Lindsey talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about the U.S. team’s concerns and chances as the Americans ready for a...
Howie Rose hits right note in calling out Cano's lazy play
To paraphrase Romeo when wooing — Woo! Woo! — Juliet, a Rose by any other name would still report that it stinks. Howie Rose, now 65, is a lifelong Mets...
Nets banking on Kenny Atkinson to be the Kyrie Irving whisperer
Nets coach Kenny Atkinson has a reputation as a point-guard whisperer. If the Nets land Kyrie Irving, what Atkinson whispers to him — and how the mercurial point guard hears...
The Big East is getting a reenergized UConn
Connecticut returning to the Big East may give the conference more of its old-school feel. In the least, it should help the Huskies return to national relevance. No longer will...
Mom who killed her 2 kids as part of 'God's plan' gets 120 years
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A Connecticut woman convicted of killing her two children saying it was God’s plan was sentenced to 120 years in prison without the possibility of parole....
The winners and losers of second Democratic debate
Post debate analyst Eric Koch was the communications director for former City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, the first Latina ever to hold the powerful position. He has also worked for...
World Cup champ could come from winner of this match
The Women’s World Cup trophy will be hoisted on July 7. The title may be decided Friday. The always looming, highly anticipated, seemingly inevitable clash between the co-favorites comes to...
Dems spar over heath care, immigration on fiery second night of presidential debates
MIAMI — The entire field of Democrats in Thursday’s presidential primary debate embraced taxpayer-funded health care for all illegal aliens — in a raucous two-hour affair that saw California Sen....