July 8, 2019
All-Star catcher: I was this close to being a Met
Yasmani Grandal is a National League All-Star. By the way that FanGraphs measures Wins Above Replacement, he leads all catchers in that category ahead of fellow All-Stars such as J.T....
Disneyland brawl attacker was choked out by parkgoer, tried fighting again: witness
A high school football coach from Texas who got caught up in the viral Disneyland brawl over the weekend has come forward to describe the mayhem, including how the main...
Woman stabbed to death in Brooklyn subway station
A woman was stabbed to death after a fight in a Brooklyn subway station Monday night, law enforcement sources said. The 30-year-old woman was in the mezzanine of the Sutter...
Woman slashed in Brooklyn Whole Foods parking lot
A woman was slashed by stranger who greeted her with a "hello" outside a Whole Foods in Brooklyn Monday night before a store security guard stepped in and detained the...
Yankees could still come away with Trevor Bauer
CLEVELAND — The Indians are a season-high 12 games over .500. In the past three weeks they have cut the Twins’ 11-game lead in half, the 5 ¹/₂-game deficit the...
Nets owner no longer cares about the Knicks
LAS VEGAS – When Mikhail Prokhorov first bought the Nets, he immediately vowed to “turn Knick fans into Nets fans.” After last weekend’s free-agency coup of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving...
Bronx dean recalls bloody scene after school stabbing
A former Bronx high school dean testified Monday about the moment he saw “blood rolling out” of a classroom after an allegedly bullied teen fatally stabbed a classmate with a...
Dad of ex-Post exec Patrick Purcell dead at 95
The father of former New York Post Publisher Patrick Purcell has died. Patrick J. Purcell was 95. He was born in Waterford, Ireland, and emigrated to the United States when...
Publicis Groupe inks largest single office deal so far this year
The largest single office deal of 2019 so far is worthy of Publicis Groupe’s slogan — “Viva la difference!” The French multinational media giant headed by CEO Arthur Sadoun has...
Pete Alonso wins the Home Run Derby
CLEVELAND — With every step he takes, every move he makes, Pete Alonso offers more bouquets to the Mets and their beleaguered fans. On Monday night at Progressive Field, the...
Jill Biden defends husband Joe after Kamala Harris debate attack
Jill Biden on Monday jumped to her husband's defense after Sen. Kamala Harris criticized him about his record on race during the first Democratic presidential debate. The former second lady...
Intellectual content tops menu at Sun Valley billionaires camp
Fourth of July fireworks have come and gone, and that means one thing: A swanky Idaho resort is gearing up to host an annual “billionaires summer camp.” Allen & Co.’s...
Partnership leads to $205M deal for 520 Fifth Avenue
A partnership led by Rabina Properties paid $205 million to take control of the long-stalled site at 520 Fifth Ave. at East 43rd Street, according to city records. As we...
Prosecutors had gone easy on ‘monster’ Jeffrey Epstein
The charges filed against Jeffrey Epstein by Manhattan US Attorney Geoffrey Berman followed harsh criticism of other prosecutors for their handling of sex abuse allegations against the financier. Former Miami...
Trump: We've proven it's possible to have strong economy and a clean environment
President Trump touted his environmental record during a White House speech Monday — declaring that he’d proven it was possible to have both a strong economy and a clean environment....
Supreme Court's census ruling could harm other agencies
The Census Bureau was recently told by the Supreme Court not to put a question about citizenship on the 2020 decennial census. The Supremes said the Trump administration didn’t put...
State GOP chair not ruling out running a Dem for Queens DA
The newly minted chair of the state Republican Party said Monday he would not rule out running a moderate Democrat against the victor in the too-close-to-call Democratic primary for Queens...
Ex-KKR dealmaker Alex Navab, 53, died while on vacation
Alex Navab — a dealmaker who had once been a leading candidate to succeed billionaire Henry Kravis at buyout firm KKR & Co. — died on Sunday at age 53....
How Deutsche Bank could turn into another Lehman Brothers
Stock enthusiasts would be wise to keep a close watch on what is happening at Deutsche Bank, which shook up its business and said it planned to lay off thousands...
YouTube exec calls cops on black man waiting for pal outside building
An altercation between a white man who called police on a black man waiting for his friend in a California apartment building lobby was captured in a now-viral video. The...
Lakers already planning LeBron James experiment
Magic Johnson may be gone, but the “Showtime” Lakers are making a comeback. The Lakers plan on starting LeBron James at point guard next season, according to Yahoo Sports. It...
Cops release footage of man torching Harlem gay pride flag
New footage released by cops Monday night shows a man torching a gay pride flag outside a Harlem bar early Monday -- the second time in less than two months...
This little-known metric is key to the Fed's interest rate decisions
Analyzing the employment numbers that came out on July 5 requires a basic understanding of BS. “BS” doesn’t mean what you are thinking. In this case, it stands for “before...
Feds insist Epstein won't dodge prosecution over alleged sex trafficking
The feds insist there’s nothing to prevent their prosecution of convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein — even though he cut a sweetheart deal over similar allegations in Florida in 2008. In...
Feds found 'vast trove' of nude photos in Jeffrey Epstein's safe
Convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein kept a stash of lewd photos locked in a safe in his $77 million Upper East Side mansion, where authorities also found kiddie porn, the feds...
Jersey Shore fire chiefs too unqualified to keep positions, resign
The ax got brought down Monday in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, on some of the local fire department's top brass -- who reportedly "lacked the proper certifications for incident...
Alabama woman mistakenly shot husband in road-rage attack
An Alabama woman mistakenly shot her husband in the head while aiming for someone else in a road-rage attack, police said. Erica Cole got into the road-rage altercation on Highway...
UK ambassador who trashed Trump disinvited from dinner: report
The British ambassador to the US — who trashed the Trump administration — was disinvited from a dinner hosted Monday by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, according to a report. A...
NYPD launches 'Health and Wellness Task Force' amid spate of cop suicides
The NYPD has created a mental health task force in response to a string of suicides by officers in recent months, department officials announced Monday. The Health and Wellness Task...
Friars Club head avoids jail time for filing false tax returns
Friars Club executive director Michael Gyure — who pleaded guilty in January to filing false income tax returns — will avoid prison time. Gyure was sentenced to time served on...
Knicks watching Amar'e Stoudemire's comeback attempt
The last time the Knicks struck out on the No. 1 free agent, they turned to Amar'e Stoudemire. Nine years later and in a similar position, they may be interested...
Knicks youngster is getting advice from Chris Paul
LAS VEGAS — Dennis Smith Jr. is making the most of his visit here. According to an NBA source, the Knicks point guard has worked out with Rockets superstar Chris...
'Love Island': Meet the sexy cast ready to heat things up in Fiji
Forget "The Masked Singer" — your most outrageous reality TV obsession is now CBS' "Love Island." Meet the British import's first crop of USA contestants, who will be thrown together...
Congresswoman will keep donations from Jeffrey Epstein
Democratic Rep. Stacey Plaskett will reportedly keep campaign donations she received from convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, despite the financier’s latest round of sex-trafficking charges. Since 2016, Epstein has thrice donated...
How 'Love Island' became the craziest, raunchiest show on TV
Isle hell is breaking loose. “Love Island,” Britain’s most controversial reality TV show, makes its stateside debut on CBS at 8 p.m. Tuesday. How controversial is the British version? Controversial...
Toddler who fell from cruise ship identified as Indiana cop's daughter
The toddler who took a fatal fall from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship docked in Puerto Rico was identified Monday as the daughter of an Indiana police officer. The South...
'Greek Freak' sues artist for using his nickname on shirts
NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, dubbed the "Greek Freak," has sued an artist for peddling a shirt with his nickname, which is a registered trademark. The Milwaukee Bucks star claims a...
Bill Clinton issues statement after Jeffrey Epstein arrest
Former President Bill Clinton released a statement on Monday night, distancing himself from convicted pedophile — and onetime friend — Jeffrey Epstein, who is facing a slew of new charges....
US women's soccer team equal-pay gripe is less than it seems
The women of the US national soccer team are famous for being extraordinary athletes, repeat world champions — and plaintiffs. The team’s lawsuit alleging pay discrimination against the US soccer...
Teen allegedly stabs brother to avoid long car trip with him
Not exactly brotherly love. A 13-year-old Tennessee boy told authorities in Florida that he stabbed his older brother because he’d rather spend time in the slammer than be stuck in...
You won't recognize this Sonny Gray
CLEVELAND — Amidst the tumult of All-Star Game media day on Monday afternoon, Sonny Gray spoke like a man at peace. A year ago, he was a lost Yankee, his...
Cuomo promises new railroad station at Belmont Park
A controversial plan to bring a new $1.2 billion arena and entertainment venue to state-owned Belmont Park will now include a $105 million full-service stop on the Long Island Railroad,...
Homeland Security requests 1,000 additional troops at border
The Trump administration wants to send 1,000 more troops to the US-Mexico border "to provide supplemental holding and port of entry enforcement support" to Border Patrol agents, officials said Monday....
Seaver's 'imperfect game': the turning point of the Mets' '69 miracle
Fifty years ago this week marked the turning point in the Mets’ miracle World Series run. It was the night the Mets’ future Hall of Fame pitcher, Tom Seaver, pitched...
These good Samaritan cops are the true face of the NYPD
It was the Fourth of July, and the woman was hungry. In the Whole Foods market in Manhattan’s Union Square, not far from New York University, the famished lady filled...
When Cuomo demands action, millions get wasted
In a rush to please Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the state Department of Transportation wasted $12 million in building a handful of highway rest areas and tourist-welcome centers. No, state Comptroller...
Iran is asking for more pain by violating nuclear deal
Iran is upping the ante in its bid to escape the Trump administration’s harsh sanctions. The correct response is to hit Tehran even harder. On Monday, the International Atomic Energy...
De Blasio acts on lead-tainted NYCHA apartments after Post report
Confronted with The Post's damning front-page expose that showed city officials left children in lead-tainted apartments, Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday promised assistance and additional inspections to help fix...
Russell Westbrook's future is becoming more clear
Monday is the ninth anniversary of LeBron James’ “The Decision,” and this time, it seems another star might soon be taking his talents to South Beach. Russell Westbrook is open...
NY district attorneys protest lack of funding for criminal justice reform
The head of the District Attorneys Association of New York slammed Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Legislature for leaving prosecutors in the lurch -- saying they approved an overhaul of...
De Blasio's charter school lies
Mayor Bill de Blasio was in his element Friday: pandering to the annual assembly of the nation’s largest teachers union by smearing charter schools. Charters are alternative public schools that...
Bumble CEO's Russian biz partner oversaw 'sleazy' office culture: report
Bumble — the No. 2 dating app in the US behind Tinder — has a complicated relationship status when it comes to its corporate parent. Bumble’s chief executive, Whitney Wolfe...
Michelle Carter's lawyers ask Supreme Court to review suicide-by-text case
Lawyers for a Massachusetts woman convicted of involuntary manslaughter last year for pressuring her teenage boyfriend into killing himself are petitioning the Supreme Court to review the case, a report...
The Jacob deGrom trade scenario Mets can't ignore
CLEVELAND — An agent named Brodie Van Wagenen used the megaphone that was this event last year — media day when reporters receive extended access to every All-Star — to...
Brooklyn DA coddling gun-toters: NYPD chief
The NYPD’s top cop on Monday groused that the Brooklyn DA is going too easy on gun-possession cases — as officials announced that shootings are up citywide despite a downswing...
Apple shares dive 2% amid rate cut, iPhone worries
Another crop of $1,000 iPhones this fall? Wall Street is yawning — and Apple’s stock is tanking. Shares of the Cupertino, Calif.-based tech giant tumbled more than 2% on Monday...
'Suits' spinoff needs more narrative traction
It’s been over a year since Gina Torres last appeared as high-powered Manhattan attorney Jessica Pearson on the USA legal drama “Suits.” That episode, which aired in April 2018, was...
US World Cup champs land in Newark and dance on the tarmac
The champs have returned home. The US women's national soccer team touched down in Newark Monday afternoon, ahead of their ticker tape parade in New York later this week. Fresh...
Pelosi says Trump is trying to 'Make America White Again' with census question
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Monday blasted President Trump's push for a citizenship question on the 2020 census as an effort to "Make America White Again" — claiming, "it's not...
Wimbledon fines tennis star for scary 'bomb' outburst
Wimbledon fined Fabio Fognini $3,000 on Monday after the Italian tennis star went on a "bomb" tirade following his loss over the weekend. During a three-set loss to Tennys Sandgren...
Dog paralyzed and dies because of pricey, unnecessary MRI: lawsuit
A Manhattan man brought his arthritic dog to a veterinarian over a limp and the doggy doctor pushed costly and unnecessary tests and procedures that paralyzed the pooch -- eventually...
De Blasio's 2020 campaign is spending 'pennies' on digital ads
Mayor Bill de Blasio has spent the least on digital advertising out of all the 20 Democratic presidential contenders who participated in the debates — including just $915 on Twitter...
Democrats need voters to forget the economy and other commentary
2020 watch: Dems Hope Voters Forget the Economy The thriving US economy creates a dilemma for Democrats: “In 2020, most voters would likely say ‘yes’ when asked if they are...
High school principal reassigned for refusing to say the Holocaust was 'a factual, historical event'
A high school principal in Florida was reassigned Monday after he refused to say that the Holocaust was a "factual, historical event." "It is out of an abundance of concern...
Exploding lemons: Pete Alonso's long ride to HR Derby
The kid is a star, a Made For New York star, a shining All-Star amidst all the Mets darkness, and on Monday night, there he was at Progressive Stadium, with...
Fewer teens smoke weed in states that legalize marijuana: study
Not everyone is getting higher in 420-friendly states. Marijuana use has plummeted with young people in states where pot has been legalized for recreational use -- despite reports that weed...
Cockatoo choreographed his own dance moves: study
Cawing all dancers! A cockatoo named Snowball was able to choreograph 14 fly dance moves on his own -- including headbanging, and even Vogueing -- showing that spontaneously moving to...
Drunk Yoga: fun night out or workout disaster?
Yoga isn’t really my jam. My experience is limited to two Groupons' worth of Bikram (too hot, too smelly), a weekly vinyasa flow during marathon training (too boring), and a...
9/11 health bill to be named after Luis Alvarez
WASHINGTON - The bill to re-authorize the Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund will be named in honor of first responders Luis Alvarez and Ray Pfeifer, congressional sponsors announced Monday. Alvarez,...
Indonesian woman jailed for reporting harassment to seek amnesty
JAKARTA - An Indonesian woman sentenced to prison for reporting her employer for sexual harassment said on Monday she will ask President Joko Widodo for an amnesty. The Supreme Court...
Man aiming to be first black African in space dead at 30
JOHANNESBURG — Mandla Maseko, a South African man who had won the opportunity to become the first black African to go into space, has died in a motorcycle crash. He...
Inside Knicks' contract for rising second-rounder
LAS VEGAS — The numbers are in on Knicks rookie second-round pick Ignas Brazdeikis, beyond the 30 points he put up Sunday night in the team's second summer league game....
Cancer deaths cost the US $94 billion in lost earnings
Almost 500,000 Americans died of cancer in 2015 and a new study concludes the disease robbed them not only of their lives but of $94.4 billion in lifetime earning potential....
Americans rarely seek guidance from clergy members
DETROIT — Timothy Buchanan says he never consults clergy about important decisions, but it’s not for lack of faith: He regularly attends a nondenominational Christian church near his home. Buchanan,...
US may dump 1.5 tons of rat poison on Farallon Islands
A US government agency is proposing using 1.5 tons of rat poison to limit the spread of an invasive rodent problem in the Farallon Islands, located 30 miles off the...
Mets launch Zack Wheeler trade talks in big way
CLEVELAND -- In the strongest sign yet of which way they are leaning before the trade deadline, the Mets have engaged the Red Sox on Zack Wheeler, The Post has...
Inside the Secret Service lab with more than 15K ink samples
WASHINGTON— In a cabinet inside a modest laboratory in downtown Washington are rows and rows of ink samples in plastic squeeze bottles and small glass jars. To the untrained eye,...
Pope Francis says migrants are people, not a social issue
ROME — Pope Francis has prayed for migrants in a special Mass, saying they are people and not just a social issue. The Mass, celebrated in St. Peter’s Basilica on...
Chesapeake Bay 'dead zone' has 200 million tons of pollutants
CONOWINGO, Md. — When the Conowingo Dam opened to fanfare nearly a century ago, the massive wall of concrete and steel began its job of harnessing water power in northern...
Serial drunk driver spared jail because she's a woman
A serial drink driver who smashed into three cars after downing a bottle of wine has been spared jail - because she's a woman. Victoria Parry was told by a...
Trump plans to hold July 4th 'Salute to America' every year
President Donald Trump said on Monday that his Fourth of July "Salute to America" event was a "tremendous success" and he plans to hold the celebration every year "for the...
Secret chamber in King Tut’s tomb could hide Queen Nefertiti
One of Egypt's greatest mysteries could be solved as scientists think they have located the final resting place of the ancient Egyptian queen, Nefertiti. A team of Egyptologists thinks that...
Research, restoration begins on Rembrandt's 'Night Watch'
AMSTERDAM — Researchers and restorers at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum launched a months-long project Monday, using high-tech imaging technology to throw new light on Rembrandt van Rijn’s iconic “Night Watch.” Working in...
Apartment fire kills baby, injures 5 kids while moms were at nightclub
An early morning fire on Sunday killed an eight-month-old baby and injured five small children in Tennessee, while their mothers were at a nightclub, investigators said. The mothers, ages 25...
Anti-abortion arguments limiting veterans’ access to IVF
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A federal program to help injured veterans and their spouses conceive children through in vitro fertilization is being hobbled by anti-abortion forces that oppose how the process...
Alleged car thief shot by cops was on parole after 30 years in prison
The gun-toting car thief shot by cops in the Bronx had been in prison for nearly 30 years for armed robbery — and had just been paroled in April, police...
British Airways faces $229M fine over data breach
LONDON — British Airways is facing a $229 million fine over a breach that compromised information on half a million customers — the biggest penalty to date under new, tougher...
Two rare Barbary lion cubs born in Czech zoo
DVUR KRALOVE, Czech Republic — Two Barbary lion cubs have been born in a Czech zoo, a welcome addition to a small surviving population of a rare lion subspecies that...
Michael Kay will be mute for three weeks
Michael Kay talks for a living, but after his surgery Tuesday he will have to be silent for three straight weeks. He will be in triple-mute position -- no speaking,...
Russian sailors killed in sub accident prevented 'planetary catastrophe': report
The 14 sailors who died when a fire erupted aboard a top-secret Russian nuclear submarine last week prevented a "planetary catastrophe," a top naval officer said at their funeral, according...
Alaska Native girl leads animated kids TV show in US first
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Princess Daazhraii Johnson grew up eating dried salmon and moose-head soup — foods labeled weird by other kids who had no understanding of her culture and traditions....
Falling tree branch kills 3-year-old girl at New Jersey campsite
A family camping trip turned deadly in New Jersey when a tree branch fell on tent — and killed a 3-year-old Bronx girl, police said Monday. The freak accident unfolded...
'Sensational' Viking boat graves discovered
Two Viking boat graves have been uncovered in Sweden in what archaeologists are describing as a “sensational” discovery. One grave, which was intact, contained the remains of a man, a...
Petition calls for equal pay for US women World Cup soccer champs
In the wake of the US women’s soccer team’s World Cup win Sunday, a new petition is demanding that the United States Soccer Federation pay the championship squad the same...
These bunk beds rent for $1.2K a month — ramen and toilet paper included
This may sound like a hostel for young Euro-trippers: bunk beds, access to Wi-Fi, a communal atmosphere that allows you to socialize and, hey, even toiletries included in the cost....
Forget man bags: 'Murses' are the hot new accessory for men
Stylish gents no longer have to be confined to carrying bulky backpacks or overstuffed billfolds, thanks to the new must-have accessory taking over designers' spring 2020 men’s runways — the...
Home Run Derby 2019: How to watch, livestream, full bracket
Major League Baseball's best sluggers will grab center stage Monday night in Cleveland in the 2019 Home Run Derby. This year’s contest features eight MLB contestants, facing off head-to-head in...
Suffolk County cops nab escaped horse
There goes the "neigh"-borhood. A horse escaped from a Long Island farm Monday and hoofed it for nearly a mile along a busy highway during morning rush hour — before...
Toon Town Showdown: Watch families brawl on streets of Disneyland
A group of violent tourists turned Disneyland into the scrappiest place on earth. Horrifying video captures an all-out brawl in front of kids and families at the California theme park...
Cuomo signs bill allowing state to release Trump's tax returns
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into law Monday the bill that gives congressional Democrats access to President Trump’s New York tax filings. The legislation green lights the state Department of Taxation...
No joke: Samuel L. Jackson to play Chris Rock's dad in 'Saw' reboot
Chris Rock's "Saw" horror franchise reboot just confirmed a huge name for the cast: Samuel L. Jackson. "This is next level of Saw on full tilt,” Lionsgate Motion Picture Group...
Students get out of this world call from NASA astronauts at NYPD headquarters
Houston, we are live from Outer Space! The NYPD on Monday became the first law enforcement agency to ever host a conversation with the International Space Station. The NYPD and...
De Blasio has found a new out-of-the-way gym in Brooklyn
With his go-to Park Slope gym out of commission over contaminated water, Mayor Bill de Blasio is still making the 11-mile schlep from Gracie Mansion to a different Brooklyn YMCA...
Liz Warren says she raised $19.1M in second quarter
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's presidential campaign said she pulled in $19.1 million in the second quarter - more than three times what she raised in the first three months of the...
Outrage over Arizona man who killed teen for listening to rap music
A white Arizona man is accused of stabbing a black 17-year-old for listening to rap music in a cold-blooded murder that is now provoking outrage online in response to the...
Trump blasts Britain's May, says she created a 'mess' with Brexit
President Trump took aim at British Prime Minister Theresa May for her handling of Brexit, as well as the country's ambassador to the US, who called the Trump administration "inept"...
NYC posts record low in murders, other major crimes: cops
Murders in New York City have reached an all-time low amid a record reduction in major crimes — although there has been a spike in shooting incidents, the NYPD announced...
USWNT to hit the ESPYS following World Cup win
The victory lap continues!
Falcons' Julio Jones won't hold out this year with promise of new deal
Julio Jones expects a new deal, but has no plans to hold out of Falcons practices this year. Jones, who has 2 years left on a $71 million deal from...
The other Mets pitching prospect quietly moving on up
As Anthony Kay took center stage at the MLB Futures Game on Sunday night in Cleveland, the Mets’ other fast-rising pitching prospect was off the radar. By now, Ryley Gilliam...
Seven inventions from the Apollo space program we still use today
It's been nearly 50 years since NASA put a man on the moon but many of the technologies invented for the groundbreaking Apollo space program are still used in our...
Flash flooding in DC turns roads into rivers
A slow-churning, torrential rainstorm soaked the nation’s capital Monday, knocking out power to thousands and prompting dozens of water rescues across Washington and northern Virginia. The National Weather Service lifted...
Jeffrey Epstein accuser: I was 14 years old and still in braces when abuse began
She was 14 and still in braces when she met globe-trotting millionaire Jeffrey Epstein. And the former middle-school cheerleading captain proved to be just his type: cute, white, a bit...
Pregnant meteorologist takes on body-shaming trolls
One meteorologist in Ohio won’t let viewers rain on her pregnancy with unsolicited critiques of her body. Ashlee Baracy, 34, of WBNS in Columbus is giddy with excitement over the...
Maniac monkeys knock man to the ground in vicious attack
A troop of macaques attacked a man outside his home in Vrindavan, India. Watch the scary moment one of the monkeys lunges at the unsuspecting victim's back, taking him down....
ESPN's Tedy Bruschi 'doing much better' after July 4 stroke
Former New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi is “doing much better” after suffering a stroke on July 4. Bruschi, who now serves as an ESPN analyst, posted the health update...
Kevin Spacey's accuser takes the stand to deny deleting key text messages
The accuser, who was 18 when he claims Spacey assaulted him, took the stand in Nantucket District Court.
Dead body found on train tracks near Hudson Yards
Police discovered a dead body with a shovel lying nearby on some Manhattan train tracks close to Hudson Yards on Monday, according to law enforcement sources. The unidentified corpse was...
Women's World Cup final ratings beat out 2018 Men's final
The US Women's National Team's popularity, it turns out, translates to viewership. The Women's World Cup final, featuring the USWNT and the Netherlands, drew a 10.0 overnight rating, per Variety,...
Jeffrey Epstein pleads not guilty to sex trafficking charges
Convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein pleaded not guilty Monday to sex-trafficking charges in a conspiracy that allegedly let him abuse "numerous" underage girls inside his Manhattan townhouse and an estate in...
Eye drops recalled over potential 'life-threatening infections'
A recall has been issued for a brand of eye drops and ointments sold at Walmart and Walgreens, which the federal government says is not sterile and could lead to...
Eric Swalwell will reportedly drop out of 2020 race
Rep. Eric Swalwell is dropping out of the 2020 Democratic presidential race, according to a report on Monday. The California lawmaker will hold a news conference in the afternoon to...
Feds say they have 'devastating evidence' against Jeffrey Epstein
The feds have "devastating evidence" against Jeffrey Epstein that includes notes and messages seized from his Manhattan townhouse that corroborate the claims of women who allege he sexually abused them...
Don Cherry's Hockey Night in Canada tenure isn't over yet
Hockey Night in Canada without Don Cherry? Impossible, right? Don Cherry agrees. After Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun suggested in his column that Cherry might not be back for...
Prosecutor begs judge to go easy on mom who murdered coffee shop mogul dad
A Brooklyn federal prosecutor whose father was hacked to death pleaded with a judge Monday to go easy on the killers — his own mother and uncle. Assistant US Attorney...
'Exotic' bird was really just seagull covered in curry powder
An exotic-looking bright orange bird baffled staff at a UK animal rescue center -- until they realized it was a regular seagull covered in curry powder. The Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital...
After years of discrimination, women embrace right to natural hair
Dymon Davis beamed with pride as she clocked into work at a Queens jewelry store. For the first time, the ebullient 20-year-old saleswoman was rocking a natural hairstyle on the...
'Game of Thrones' creators top Google search for humiliating reason
For years, "Game of Thrones" was hyped by fans as the best show in television history — but a new internet smear campaign aims to tear down the series' lofty...
Bluetooth cassette player debuts on Walkman's 40th birthday
Throwback to the future. The internet is having a retro romance with "the world’s first cassette player with Bluetooth 5.0 capability." Dubbed "IT'S OK," the fresh take on the classic...
Nike 'I believe' ad honoring World Cup champs is a hit
Nike scored big with a much-talked-about ad congratulating the US Women’s team on its stunning World Cup victory over the Netherlands on Sunday. The minute-long spot plays off the “I...
Nude photos of underage girls found at Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan home: feds
The feds found naked photos of young girls while searching Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan home, prosecutors alleged Monday. At a press conference, Manhattan US Attorney Geoffrey Berman said investigators "seized evidence...
Video shows brutal beat-down by mugger in Brooklyn
Police have released video of a mugging in Brooklyn in hopes of catching the brute who came out of nowhere to beat his victim. The incident took place at 10:30...
Matthew Wolff's 3M Open-winning putt turned Bryson DeChambeau into a meme
Here's what it looks like when someone loses $589,000 in the time it takes a putt to travel 26 feet. Bryson DeChambeau thought he had won the 3M Open --...
Mount Vernon mayor pleads guilty to stealing campaign money
Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas on Monday copped to stealing money from his own campaign and lying about it to state officials — as he was ordered to resign and...
De Blasio shouts that he 'hates' charter schools at campaign event
Mayor Bill de Blasio went scorched-earth against charter schools at a teachers union-sponsored education forum for Democratic presidential contenders, bellowing, “I hate the privatizers and I want them to stop...
Instagram's 'hottest doctor' saves passenger’s life on flight
When a medical emergency arose on a flight to the Holy Land, a celebrity doctor rose to the occasion and saved the life of a passenger who was traveling to...
Scientist vanishes on run while at Greece conference, family says
An American scientist vanished while attending a conference in Greece last week — and her family fears she may have fallen while jogging on one of the tourist area's picturesque...
FBI urges Jeffrey Epstein victims to call hotline
Do you recognize this pedophile? After arresting Jeffrey Epstein on sex trafficking charges, the feds on Monday urged other alleged victims to get in contact with an FBI hotline to...
‘Oh s—t’: Car swallowed by huge sinkhole
A parked car was swallowed "hole" in Dale City, Virginia, after thunderstorms appear to have caused a dangerous sinkhole. “Nobody should get close to it!” exclaimed one eyewitness as the...
Megan Rapinoe kisses girlfriend Sue Bird after World Cup win
Megan Rapinoe sealed her World Cup victory with a kiss.
Rockets' 'long shot' Russell Westbrook plan would take serious maneuvering
The Rockets threw their hat in the ring for Jimmy Butler, and apparently they're doing the same for Russell Westbrook, lack of salary cap viability be damned. According to ESPN,...
'Delusional' YouTube engineer went on drug-fueled rampage: authorities
A “delusional” YouTube software engineer attacked four friends — including one he stabbed with a pencil — and rammed a stolen truck into pedestrians in an LSD-fueled rampage that left...
How to prepare for betting college football
Baseball’s annual All-Star break means one thing for day-to-day sports bettors. It’s time to start thinking about college football! This respite in the busy baseball schedule allows bettors to start...
'World's Greatest Grandpa' spends $10K to build epic treehouse
Somebody get this man his "World's Greatest Grandpa" mug. Terry Meredith of Uley, Gloucestershire, UK, has built an epic tree house hideaway for his family and friends — complete with...
USWNT World Cup victory is ultimate validation for equality
Former USWNT star Kristine Lilly was in Lyon, France for the Women’s World Cup Final, where the United States emerged as back-to-back champions after a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands...
Joe Biden flipped out on Dem colleague for blocking his anti-busing bill: memoir
Joe Biden lashed out at a Democratic colleague in 1977 for blocking his anti-busing measure in the Senate Judiciary Committee, referring to him as a "dirty bastard" and threatening never...
Barbaric race gets husbands and wives really dirty
These husband flexed their muscles at the 24th annual World Wife-Carrying Championship. Watch the action as a dozen men sling their wives — or someone else's wife — over their...
Man dies after adding a teaspoon of caffeine powder to protein shake
The family of a talented young musician who died after adding just one teaspoon of caffeine powder to a protein shake is warning people against using the substance. Lachlan Foote...
Torrential DC rainstorm floods White House basement
Fierce rainstorms swamped the nation’s capital Monday morning, causing massive road and rail delays, knocking out power for thousands — and flooding the White House basement.
Chris Cline’s daughter ‘inseparable’ from friend who also died in copter crash
Two sorority sisters who died aboard billionaire Chris Cline's doomed Bahamas helicopter flight were "attached at the hip," according to a report. Cline's daughter, Kameron, and her best friend, Brittney...
Henry Anderson's versatility a big key to Jets' defensive plan
As the Jets get close to training camp, I am going to examine the roster and give you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on...
Tearful dad surprised with a new truck
This dad in Dothan, Alabama, broke down in tears after his son — Indoor Football League player Diantae Thomas — surprised him with a new truck. Watch the emotional moment...
Scathing report accuses taxi medallion brokers of misleading drivers
Taxi medallion brokers preyed on immigrant wannabe owners by failing to be transparent about the terms of their loans — leaving them with crippling amounts of debt, according to a...
Coco Gauff's sensational Wimbledon run falls victim to Manic Monday
WIMBLEDON, England — Coco Gauff’s unexpected but remarkable run at Wimbledon is over. The 15-year-old American, who became the youngest player to qualify for Wimbledon’s main draw in the professional...
Man's emergency foot pain caused by rare 'hair splinter'
Anyone who's ever suffered a paper cut or splinter knows how debilitating the hairline injury can be — so you can imagine what a nuisance a literal hairline wound would...
World Cup champs get Sports Illustrated Swimsuit showcase
These bodies are beyond beautiful. They are strong — and they belong to global champions. The US Women’s National Team netted its second straight World Cup with Sunday’s 2-0 win...
Belle and Sebastian on NYC, album covers and playing at sea
Like any young rock band, Scotland’s Belle and Sebastian were excited for their first visit to New York. But in some ways, it didn’t live up to one band member’s...
People are spending $500 a month to avoid their co-workers
When The Wing, a co-working space for women, opened its first location in October 2016, Nik Aliye immediately applied for a membership. At the time, the now 27-year-old New Yorker...
Magic Johnson declares Los Angeles the 'king of basketball'
He may not be in charge anymore, but Magic Johnson is excited for basketball in Los Angeles The former Lakers president took to Twitter on Saturday to declare Los Angeles...
Grandpa takes 'baked' a bit too far with accidental weed cake
A grandfather trying to say thanks to a group of nurses accidentally took the term “baking a cake” the wrong way. The man reportedly unknowingly gifted the nurses a cake...
Self-driving taxi service Waymo rolls out perks to lure riders
Waymo is rolling out amenities to entice riders to use its self-driving taxis, creating a potential route to profitability in a money-losing industry. The Alphabet subsidiary is testing complimentary Wi-Fi...
Nancy Pelosi invites USWNT to Capitol following World Cup win
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi invited the US women's national soccer team to the Capitol following its World Cup win over the Netherlands on Sunday. The California Democrat praised the team...
Man seriously injured when he falls onto subway tracks
A man was seriously injured when he fell onto subway tracks in Brooklyn Monday morning, authorities said. First responders rushed to the Cortelyou Road Q train station in Flatbush around...
Jeffrey Epstein 'sexually exploited and abused' dozens of minors: prosecutors
Convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein “sexually exploited and abused” dozens of underage girls as young as 14 at his homes in New York and Florida in the early 2000s, Manhattan federal...
Toronto strip club pulls free lap dance offer to Kawhi Leonard
Kawhi Leonard's decision to join the Clippers in free agency has had at least one repercussion. Zanzibar, a gentleman's club in Toronto, which had promised free lap dances for life...
Federal grand jury probing GOP fundraiser Elliott Broidy
NEW YORK — A federal grand jury in New York is investigating top Republican fundraiser Elliott Broidy, examining whether he used his position as vice chair of President Donald Trump’s...
London marathoners who were called 'fat' to receive free entry
London Marathon runners who claimed they were called "fat" and slow during this year's race will receive free entry to next year's race, according to organizers. Runners who competed in...
Actress charged after catching endangered clams on reality TV show
BANGKOK — A South Korean actress has been charged in Thailand with catching endangered giant clams while participating in a reality TV show and could face up to four years...
Another sicko busted for licking ice cream, putting it back on the shelf
A cringeworthy copycat inspired by a viral video showing a teen licking a tub of ice cream before putting it back on the shelf has been arrested for a similar...
Mariah Carey wins 'Bottle Cap Challenge' with top-popping note
This is some vocal kung fu.
Britain to apologize over leaked memos about Trump
Britain on Monday said it will apologize to the White House after leaked confidential memos revealed its ambassador to the US described the Trump administration as "inept" and "dysfunctional." "Contact...
Iran blows past limits on enriched uranium levels
Iran blew past limits set by the 2015 nuclear deal on Monday and began enriching uranium to 4.5 percent, further jeopardizing the pact signed by world powers. Iran's Atomic Energy...
Cardinals' Molina enraged by collision that hospitalized Angels' Lucroy: 'Bulls--t'
The baseball world held its breath on Sunday night when Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy was carted off the field after a brutal collision at home plate against the Astros. Pinch...
Gay pride flag set on fire again outside Harlem bar
A hateful jerk set fire to a gay pride flag hanging outside a Harlem bar early Monday — a month after two of the rainbow-colored emblems were torched at the...
Pete Alonso reveals simple strategy for Home Run Derby
Pete Alonso has thought long and hard about it. He believes he’s devised a sound strategy for Monday’s Home Run Derby that should lead to victory. “Hit more homers than...
Daredevil scales UK's tallest skyscraper with no ropes
A daredevil climber scaled Britain's tallest building without ropes early Monday — and was later released without being arrested. The unidentified free-climber was filmed just after 5 a.m. climbing The...
Boat bursts into flames after being struck by lightning in Boston
Electrifying footage shows a small boat getting hit by a huge bolt of lightning in Massachusetts and immediately bursting into flames. "Holy s--t, that boat is on fire!" a woman...
Music festival will no longer charge white people more for tickets
A Detroit music festival has dropped its controversial plan to charge white concertgoers twice as much as people of color — saying it was for the "safety of the community"...
Coco Gauff will be a problem for Simona Halep
Coco Gauff, the 15-year-old from the U.S., was the big story at Wimbledon in the first week. She qualified by winning three matches without dropping a set and then announced...
This lovable lamb makes one 'baa'd dog
This may be the cutest animal buddy duo of all time. Baby Lambo is inseparable from Ollie the dog. She follows the pup around everywhere, copying his every move and...
While city government dragged its heels, my poisoned son got sicker
Brooklyn 5-year-old Kyan Dickerson only grew more ill as the city Housing Authority fought to keep from cleaning the lead out of his family’s apartment, according to new documents obtained...
City inspectors found toxic lead in public housing — and left kids there
City inspectors uncovered conclusive evidence of lead paint in 34 public housing apartments where lead-poisoned children were living — but the city failed to force repairs or move the kids...
Greece's left-wing PM ousted by conservative party
ATHENS, Greece — Conservative party leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis was being sworn in as Greece’s new prime minister Monday, a day after his resounding win over left-wing Alexis Tsipras, who led...
The Nets' Kevin Durant reality: 'Now it’s championship talk'
LAS VEGAS — While Caris LeVert and Taurean Prince are close friends with Kevin Durant, they both downplayed any role they had in luring him to the Nets. What they...
All-Star break comes at perfect time for hurting Met
Michael Conforto is confident four days of rest will get him “back” on track. The Mets outfielder was absent from Sunday’s starting lineup with back tightness, but entered as a...
De'Andre Hunter can finally act like he plays for the Hawks
LAS VEGAS — For about 16 days, the Hawks were like Fight Club for De’Andre Hunter. The first rule of the Hawks was that he couldn’t talk about the Hawks....
Aaron Boone won't blame this blunder for Yankees' loss to Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Since the Rays added a single and drove in a run with a fielders’ choice in the first inning, it was impossible to guarantee they wouldn’t...
Knicks big man happily gave Zion Williamson his NBA welcome
LAS VEGAS — Knicks center Mitchell Robinson only blocked two of Zion Williamson’s shots in the Earthquake Game on Friday at Thomas & Mack Center. But that’s probably because Williamson...
Missing FDNY paramedic has been located safe
An FDNY paramedic who went missing last week is back at his Queens home, officials said Monday Police had been searching for Jesan Avila-Hyde, 39, after he went missing Friday...
Jay Bruce is sounding a lot like a Mets killer
Jay Bruce cracked a smile as the New York reporters walked his way. The former Met knew what was coming after another big performance against his old team in the...
Resting All-Stars opens door for intriguing Yankees prospect
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Yankees are very diligent about getting players what they believe is proper rest regardless of whom the player is. So, it wasn’t a shock All-Stars...
South Korean man stages bank robbery to get medical treatment in jail
A South Korean man walked into a bank with a toy knife and "politely" asked for the police to be called, hoping he would be sent to prison, a report...
Frank Ntilikina is not giving up
LAS VEGAS — Frank Ntilikina, the Knicks’ 2017 lottery pick, welcomes the competition after the team signed yet another point guard and claims he still wants to be with the...
Megan Rapinoe gives heartfelt birthday tribute to her brother, a recovering addict
Megan Rapinoe gave a birthday shoutout to her brother, who is a recovering addict, after the US Women’s National Team won its second straight World Cup on Sunday. Rapinoe, who...
How Dzanan Musa is handling the Nets' tough love
LAS VEGAS — Dzanan Musa admits it was tough for him to spend essentially all of last season in the G-League. It probably wasn’t easy for him to get unceremoniously...
Four-star Navy admiral retires over inappropriate professional relationship
A decorated admiral who was set to become the US Navy's top officer has decided to turn down the position — and will retire instead — after an investigation found...
The Yankees need this version of James Paxton
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — James Paxton is feeling strong with his fastball. You could tell by his bravado regarding the Yankees. “It was a solid first half,’’ Paxton said of...
The dynamic 1-2 punch to the Mets’ gut everyone is seeing
CLEVELAND — The possibility of no longer being a Met, the team he had joined out of high school just months earlier, struck Jarred Kelenic last fall as he dined...
Billionaire Tom Steyer to join crowded 2020 presidential race
Billionaire environmentalist Tom Steyer is planning to launch his campaign for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, a report said Sunday. The 62-year-old Steyer — who toyed with the idea of...
Fellow Knicks rookie is silver lining to another RJ Barrett dud
LAS VEGAS — Oddly, the Knicks seem to have better luck with their second-round draft picks than their lottery picks lately. In the second game at the Las Vegas Summer...
How immigrants help shape New York’s Russian-speaking community
The Russian-speaking community of NYC is one full of culture and talent.