July 17, 2019
Injured Yankees keep getting rare good news
Dellin Betances and Luis Severino each threw again Wednesday before the Yankees-Rays postponement due to rain, and are scheduled on Thursday to throw on back-to-back days for the first time...
Chris Paul and the Thunder are stuck for now
It seems the NBA’s trade frenzy has finally subsided. And that could be bad news for Chris Paul and the Thunder. After attempts to move him stalled, Paul is expected...
Ilhan Omar responds to Trump: 'I am where I belong'
Rep. Ilhan Omar responded to President Trump and his supporters on Wednesday evening, writing on Twitter that they are going to "have to deal" with her serving in the House...
Jon Stewart rips Rand Paul for 'outrageous' 9/11 victims fund holdup
Jon Stewart on Wednesday evening tore into Republican Sens. Rand Paul and Mike Lee for effectively blocking an extension of the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund. Earlier Wednesday, the lawmakers...
Louvre drops Sackler name from museum wing amid OxyContin scandal
The Louvre is bidding 'adieu' to the Sackler name. The renowned Paris museum scrubbed from one of its wings any mention of the billionaire family -- principal owners of Purdue...
Elijah 'Pumpsie' Green, the Red Sox's first black player, dead at 85
BOSTON — Former Boston Red Sox infielder Elijah "Pumpsie" Green, the first black player on the last major league team to field one, has died. He was 85. The Red...
Doctor who ran illegal plastic-surgery clinic sentenced to three months
A doctor who ran an illegal Upper East Side plastic surgery practice that left a woman’s breasts disfigured was sentenced Wednesday to three months in jail and five year’s probation....
U.S. Open champion is still a stranger in Ireland
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — They had a special day for Gary Woodland recently in his hometown of Topeka, Kan., to celebrate his U.S. Open victory at Pebble Beach last month....
Dad of Bianca Devins murder suspect once threatened to cut wife's throat, kill himself
The father of Brandon Andrew Clark -- who allegedly slit the throat of social media star Bianca Devins and then posted photos of her dead body online -- once threatened...
Dad murdered autistic sons by driving off pier: prosecutors
A cold-hearted dad drowned his two severely autistic sons by intentionally driving his family off a California pier for financial gain, prosecutors said Wednesday. Ali Elmezayen was charged with two...
Jeffrey Epstein's arrest could lead to the most sordid royal scandal yet
In a summer of scandal for the British royal family — William and Harry’s reported falling out, Meghan Markle’s diva antics at Wimbledon — one truly sordid royal has not...
Man stabbed with glass bottle after coming to dad's defense
A man rescued his dad from a Fourth of July assault in the Bronx and was stabbed by one of the assailants shortly after the attack on his father, police...
When to expect DOJ inspector general report on 2016 election
Thursday, Aug. 15. Mark this date on your calendar. A very good source of mine says a report from Inspector General Michael Horowitz of the Justice Department on spying and...
US to deploy 500 troops to Saudi Arabia amid Iran tensions: report
The Trump administration is preparing to send 500 US troops to Saudi Arabia, bolstering the military relationship between the US and the kingdom amid rising tensions with neighboring Iran, a...
Pete Alonso shuts up Mets fans' biggest fear
MINNEAPOLIS — Jinx? Did someone say jinx? Well … there weren’t a lot of people using that word inside the Mets’ clubhouse the past few days. But it has certainly...
Don't expect a trade deal with China before the 2020 election
Here we go again. The president said this week that negotiations with China over trade are far from resolving anything. So he’s talking punitive tariffs again. And that is bothering...
The Yankees' best pitching target is also the riskiest
On Wednesday afternoon, Braves left-hander Dallas Keuchel gave up five runs (four earned) to the Brewers over 5 ²/₃ innings, walking two and striking out five. His ERA shot up...
Congress finally catches up to the ‘bitcon’ after Libra controversy
As I was saying in a column back on May 22, bitcoin and all the other phony cryptocurrencies need to be investigated. They are “bitcons” — confidence games that are...
Trump slams Ilhan Omar as crowd chants 'send her back' at rally
President Trump railed against "the Squad” during a rally on Wednesday night, prompting chants of “send her back” when he mentioned Rep. Ilhan Omar. Trump skewered the four freshman congresswomen...
Florida dad threw son into ocean to 'teach him to swim' — then did backflips: cops
A drunk Florida man tried "teaching" his 5-year-old son how to swim by allegedly tossing him into the Atlantic Ocean -- and then proceeded to do backflips off a nearby...
Nevada senator vows to turn up heat on Subway Restaurants
A US senator is about to turn up the heat on Subway Restaurants amid complaints by mom-and-pop franchisees that they are victims of the restaurant chain‘s downsizing efforts. Sen. Catherine...
Daniel Jones still hasn't signed his Giants contract
The only way for Daniel Jones to mount a serious challenge this summer to overtake Eli Manning for the Giants’ starting quarterback job is for him to arrive at his...
OJ Simpson knocks Democrats for failed Trump impeachment attempt
O.J. Simpson says he's afraid of "what's happening in America" today. Posting a new video on Twitter Wednesday night, the Juice called on US lawmakers to get their acts together...
Netflix shares plunge after rare slowdown in subscriber growth
Shares of Netflix plunged more than 10% in late trading after the streaming giant reported a rare slowdown in subscriber growth. The Los Gatos, Calif.-based company on Wednesday said it...
Frat bro found guilty in pledge's alcohol-related hazing death
A former Louisiana State University student on Wednesday was found guilty of negligent homicide in the alcohol-related hazing death of a fraternity pledge two years ago. It took less than...
Meet Brooks Koepka's British Open secret weapon
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Brooks Koepka has been the most sought-after player at this British Open. Not by the fans. Not by the media. But by his fellow players. If...
Trump rips into 2020 Dems at rally, calls Biden not 'mentally prepared'
President Trump skewered the 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls at a campaign rally in Greenville, North Carolina, on Wednesday night — claiming Joe Biden is not "mentally prepared" for the presidency....
Wasp spray used as meth alternative in West Virginia: cops
West Virginia police say some folks have been using anti-wasp spray -- to get a methamphetamine-like high. At least three people overdosed last week because they used the insect repellent...
Rory McIlroy's homecoming isn't just about golf
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Rory McIlroy should be revered as one of the greatest ambassadors to golf in both Ireland and Northern Ireland. He is, after all, the greatest champion...
Father of K-Pop star Samuel found 'beaten to death' in Mexico
The father of K-pop star Samuel was found "beaten to death" in his home Tuesday morning in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, authorities said. Jose Arredondo, 60, the well-known owner of...
Dems insist 'no one is above the law' — except illegal immigrants
We have heard a lot about the importance of the rule of law from Democrats lately. “No one is above the law, especially the president of the United States,” declared...
Now the PC commissars are gunning for 'Stranger Things'
How is cultural orthodoxy enforced? According to some, cultural orthodoxy emanates invisibly from the powerful as a means of reinforcing and cementing their control over society. But you don’t need...
Millennial Cipriani heir drops price of $8M NYC loft by a hair
This might just be the smallest price chop ever. Ignazio Cipriani, a fourth-generation member of the famous restaurateur and hotelier family, has dropped the ask on his full-floor loft in...
This Hamptons house comes with a chicken coop
If you’ve ever wanted your own chicken coop — plus a pool — then this charming Hamptons compound on Springs Fireplace Road is for you. The seller is Edsel Williams,...
Billionaire’s apartment asking $75M is overpriced, brokers say
Brokers are raising eyebrows over Related Companies honcho Stephen Ross’s bold $75 million ask for his roughly 8,500-square-foot Time Warner Center penthouse. The latest sellers at the building sold at...
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michael Douglas secretly selling NY estate
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas are in talks to sell their Westchester estate to Aussie cardboard billionaire Anthony Pratt, of Pratt Industries. The power couple bought it for around $11.25...
Wing founder Audrey Gelman pays $3.2M for Brooklyn house
Congrats to Audrey Gelman, co-founder and CEO of the popular women’s co-working space The Wing — and husband Ilan Zechory, co-founder of lyrics annotation startup Genius — on their purchase...
Schumer wants FBI to probe FaceApp's possible Kremlin ties
Sen. Chuck Schumer on Wednesday asked the director of the FBI to probe whether data shared on the popular FaceApp software is ending up in the hands of the Russian...
Thousands show up to burial of Vietnam vet who had no living relatives
Thousands of people on Wednesday attended the funeral of a Vietnam War veteran after hearing that he had no living relatives. Friends of Wayne Wilson had put out a call...
'The Squad' just can't stop slamming Pelosi
Even with President Trump still throwing hanging fastballs down the middle of the plate, "the Squad" just can’t resist slamming Speaker Nancy Pelosi. On Wednesday, Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Rashida...
Splash cash: New York renters pay top dollar for access to pricey rooftop pools
Before she moved into a Midtown West apartment last July, Alexandra Port had never lived with a swimming pool. “My understanding of a pool is a vacation,” says the 27-year-old...
Reputed Italian mobster wanted to give reporter 'two hits with a mallet'
A reputed Italian mobster was caught on a police wiretap ranting about how he wanted to bash a reporter for confronting one of his cronies, according to a report Wednesday....
MTA's reorganization plan will make small dent in agency's massive deficit: report
The MTA wants to slim down -- ever so slightly. A set of proposals to cut bureaucratic fat off the transit authority's $18 billion operation would reduce the size of...
De Blasio wins the race — for sleaziest 2020 candidate
Bad enough that Mayor Bill de Blasio’s presidential campaign has raised less cash total than South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg has raised in New York City. Far worse is...
State attorneys general sue IRS over charitable contributions
The state attorneys general of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut joined forces Wednesday, filing a new lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over a rule banning charitable contributions to...
9-year-old California girl dies from electrocution in pool
A 9-year-old California girl died when she was electrocuted while swimming in her family's pool, according to reports. McKenzie Kinley was tragically zapped Sunday afternoon by a wire attached to...
Jeffrey Epstein's unending string of breaks makes legal system a joke
Is there a break that Jeffrey Epstein didn’t get? The long list of ways the criminal justice system went easy on the confessed sex criminal just boggles the mind. We’ll...
The Mets suddenly have life
MINNEAPOLIS — OK, let’s get one thing out of the way right at the top: The Mets throttled the Twins, 14-4, Wednesday afternoon, and a lot of good things happened...
I went from cop to opioid drug dealer in one month
Mark Restivo, 39, had dreamed of being in the NYPD since he was 5 years old. But when he was injured on the job and made to retire after only...
Judge who said teen rape suspect was 'from a good family' steps down
The New Jersey judge who refused to try a 16-year-old boy who was accused of rape as an adult -- because he comes from a "good family" -- has decided...
Feds waste no time, immediately send El Chapo to supermax prison
Don't let the door hit you on the way out, Shorty. The feds wasted no time in getting rid of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman -- tossing the Mexican druglord into...
Aroldis Chapman, Yankees can't run from massive decisions
Aroldis Chapman has a decision to make, and in turn the Yankees may have one as well. Granted, if the All-Star closer opts out of the final two years of...
Paul McCartney wrote an ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ musical — and we've heard it
Sir Paul McCartney could be leaving Abbey Road for Broadway. Over the past year, the Beatle has been writing a new musical, a stage version of the 1946 Frank Capra...
Humpback whale pops up in New York Harbor
Here’s a whale of a tale — that happens to be true. A humpback whale was spotted bopping around Raritan Bay off the coast of Staten Island on Tuesday morning...
House holds AG Barr, Ross in contempt over 2020 census citizenship question
The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to hold US Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in contempt over the White House's failed push to add a citizenship...
Trump repeats claim that Ilhan Omar married her brother
President Trump on Wednesday repeated the claim that Rep. Ilhan Omar committed immigration fraud by illegally marrying her brother. Trump made the statement while responding to a question from a...
'Desperate Housewives' villain revisits the dark side on 'Yellowstone'
For someone who’s notorious for playing villains, crazies and assorted oddballs, Neal McDonough could not be a straighter arrow. He’s the ultimate stand-up guy, a family man who has five...
Welcome to Eli Manning's last stand
As training camp approaches next week, Post NFL columnist Steve Serby looks at the biggest characters in the world of the Jets and Giants. This isn’t 2004, and it isn’t...
Woman becomes both mother and aunt after giving birth to brother's baby
A British woman gave birth to her brother's baby last week after volunteering to be his partner's surrogate -- making her both the mother and the aunt of their child....
Yankees game postponed
The Yankees had another game postponed by the threat of severe weather on Wednesday. They’ll make up the game as part of a straight doubleheader against Tampa Bay on Thursday,...
Millennials use PowerPoint to help friends score dates
These singles are pitch perfect. DateMyFriend.ppt takes wingman-ship to a whole new level by letting the best friends of potential suitors pitch their pals’ attributes to a crowd at a...
Jeffrey Epstein used fake passport found in safe to travel: feds
Prosecutors are pushing back on the claim that accused child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein never used a fake passport from the 1980s that lists Saudi Arabia as his residence, alleging...
'Murder-for-hire' cop Valerie Cincinelli must undergo psych exam
A judge wants the NYPD officer accused of plotting to murder her estranged hubby -- as well as her boyfriend's teen daughter -- to undergo a psychological examination to see...
Cuomo rips de Blasio for being too slow to act in Garner case
Gov. Andrew Cuomo injected himself into the roiling debate over the wrongful police death of Eric Garner on Wednesday by attacking Mayor Bill de Blasio for taking five years to...
Canal Street counterfeiters raided by NYC Sheriff’s Officers
Canal Street's notorious knock-off vendors are up to their old tricks. At least four people were busted and approximately half a million dollars in fake merchandise seized Wednesday afternoon by...
Trump impeachment effort once again rejected in House
The Democratic-led House of Representatives once again rejected articles of impeachment against President Trump on Wednesday. The House voted to table Rep. Al Green’s article of impeachment 332 to 95,...
Pot-smoking parents are harsher with discipline: study
Pot-smoking parents are such a buzzkill. Smoking weed doesn't make parents more chill when it comes to discipline — it actually makes them more likely to punish their kids, a...
Andrew Lloyd Webber says 'Cinderella' musical coming to Broadway
Get ready to see some bibbidy, bobbity boo on Broadway. Andrew Lloyd Webber's production of "Cinderella" is hitting New York City's famed Great White Way in 2020. The king of...
City worker sentenced for stealing over $300K to put hex on her ex
A former city Human Resources Administration employee who admitted to stealing more than $300,000 intended for needy New Yorkers — using a portion of the funds to arrange a “supernatural...
Mets bats explode late for surprise sweep
MINNEAPOLIS — These are the kind of games the Mets figured on winning all season: Keep it close with solid pitching early and then seize control with a big swing....
Ex-Knick trolls Kyrie Irving over taking his Celtics number
Enes Kanter just couldn't help himself. The former Knick fan favorite, who signed a two-year, $10 million deal with the Boston Celtics, trolled former Celtics guard and new Nets star...
Liberals cheer as antifa violence escalates
In the early hours on Saturday, police in Tacoma, Wash., rushed to the local Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility. An armed man was firebombing the building and nearby vehicles. Police...
First look at disturbing 'Untouchable' doc about Harvey Weinstein's alleged sexual abuse
Its harrowing trailer debuted Wednesday.
Suspect in custody after mom, daughter stabbed multiple times
A Westchester County mother and daughter suffered “multiple stab wounds” during a domestic incident Wednesday – and police have a suspect in custody. New Rochelle police said they were called...
Kevin Durant spotted for first time since shocking Nets signing
Kevin Durant is still on his scooter. Durant was spotted in public for the first time since sending shockwaves through the NBA by signing with the Brooklyn Nets, using a...
De Blasio stayed in Iowa believing Trump's ICE raid threats were a bluff
Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Wednesday that he campaigned in Iowa instead of being in the city after President Trump announced mass ICE raids on illegal immigrants because he...
'RHONY's Barbara Kavovit renting out foreclosure-threatened Hamptons home
You can now rent the home of a Real Housewife— but it's reportedly on the verge of foreclosure. Barbara Kavovit, a contractor who’s new to the “Real Housewives of New...
How I tracked Apollo 11 from a tiny island in the middle of the sea for NASA
As Apollo 11 sped to the moon, the Earth turned behind it, and Mission Control in Houston would lose the ability to communicate directly with the spacecraft. NASA needed tracking...
'Chapowear' featuring notorious drug lord debuts in Mexico
El Chapo may have just been relegated to wearing drab prison duds for life but, back at home in Mexico, he’s a fashion icon. The exclusive "El Chapo 701" line...
LAPD cop busted for rape after ‘cold’ DNA match: prosecutors
A 10-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department was busted for raping two women after he was accused of one assault — and his DNA then matched a second...
Kim Kardashian is now working to free a convicted killer
The reality star is taking on a new case.
Trophy apartment on the market over a decade finally sells after $20M in discounts
A striking-looking co-op at the Police Building in downtown Manhattan — a former gymnasium that got a 1988 redesign by architect Charles Gwathmey — has finally sold after 11 years...
'CBS Evening News' ratings plummet on Norah O'Donnell's debut
Norah O’Donnell’s debut as the new “CBS Evening News” anchor drew much media fanfare but not so many viewers. The former co-host of “CBS This Morning” came in last place...
Disneyland experiencing shortest lines in decades
Wednesday is the 64th anniversary of Disneyland, but you’re the one that gets the present: in addition to today’s planned “Happiest March on Earth” -- with more marches planned this...
New York has a poison ivy crisis
A rash of poison ivy is choking the Big Apple, according to city data and plant experts. Complaints about the itch-inducing creeper logged to the city’s 311 complaint line have...
NYPD offers record $111,500 reward to crack cold-case cop killing
The NYPD wants to make sure this cop-killer gets caught – no matter how long it takes. The department is offering a record $111,500 reward for information leading to the...
Knicks reveal the troubling Reggie Bullock injury
New Knicks shooting guard Reggie Bullock underwent cervical disc herniation surgery Wednesday one day after he officially signed his new two-year contract, the team announced. The team said it will...
Moon landing: Sotheby’s auctioning Apollo 11, space-travel relics
The only surviving first-generation tapes of the Apollo 11 moon landing are expected to fetch a seven-figure sum when they go up for auction on Saturday at Sotheby's — but...
Yankees trade for Royals speedster with postseason appeal
It’s only the middle of July, but the Yankees are already planning for the stretch run — and perhaps the postseason — by acquiring Terrance Gore from Kansas City on...
'Gossip Girl' reboot coming to HBO Max
It’s only been a few years since “Gossip Girl” ended — but it’s already bound for a reboot. The CW show, which launched the careers of Blake Lively, Penn Badgley,...
Taylor Swift gives fans a first look inside 'Cats' movie
Taylor Swift is making "memories" on the set of "Cats." The movie-makeover of Andrew Lloyd Webber's beloved musical, based on "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats" by T. S. Eliot,...
El Chapo can buy these snacks in his supermax commissary
And he thought the water in Manhattan was bad. The delicate palate of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman -- who had once requested bottled water behind bars -- is in for...
Big floppy hats are the new peek-a-boob trend on Instagram
Babes are grasping at straw --- to cover their naked bodies. Recently, Kylie Jenner, who is currently blasting millions of feeds with Turks and Caicos content in celebration of her...
Woman breaks 'cancer-free bell' after completing radiation
A Texas woman who completed radiation treatment for breast cancer was so excited to ring the "cancer-free bell" at her hospital — she accidentally broke it. Video posted by Harris...
Ex-NBA star Chuck Person avoids prison time in NCAA corruption scandal
Former NBA star Chuck “The Rifleman” Person avoided prison time after pleading guilty to taking bribes as an NCAA coach to steer student-athletes to a financial adviser, with the judge...
Why Ebola is now a global emergency
A look at Ebola and the unprecedented challenges health workers face in trying to contain what the WHO chief has called one of the world’s most dangerous diseases in one...
CES will include special sex-toy section at annual tech exhibition
CES is going back and forth on sex toys again. The giant Las Vegas trade show said this week that its yearly event in January will allot floor space for...
Joe Biden's fall to earth and other commentary
From the left: Joe Biden’s Fall to Earth For months, Joe Biden assumed he could “project confidence and calm, and the delegates would fall into his lap,” observes The New...
Art collector files $200M suit after he was 'duped' into selling sculpture
A prominent Manhattan art collector says he was duped into selling a valuable bronze sculpture for a fraction of its value — and now wants $200 million from the lawyer...
SeaWorld hits back after Virgin Holidays drops park from offerings
Virgin Holidays will no longer offer tickets to tourist attractions featuring captive whales and dolphins -- and SeaWorld fired back at the travel site for succumbing to "pressure from animal...
Bud Selig says Hank Aaron, not Barry Bonds, is true home run king
Bud Selig was MLB commissioner during the Steroid Era, but says he prefers guys who didn’t cheat. Selig joined "The Dan Patrick Show" on Tuesday to promote his new book,...
David Price: Dennis Eckersley 'needs attention' as plane saga escalates
Two years later, the David Price-Dennis Eckersley airplane saga lives on. After Eckersley said in a recent Boston Globe profile that he didn't plan on seeing or talking to Price...
US Open plans to bend rules to make sure they get Coco Gauff
U.S Open officials plan to extend a wildcard to 15-year-old Wimbledon sensation Coco Gauff into the main draw in the coming weeks, The Post has learned. However, if it does...
Baker Mayfield had to convince wife he wasn't a 'playboy athlete'
The couple wed in Malibu, California, earlier this month.
Perv accused of 4 separate sex attacks in the Bronx
A pervert forced himself on four young women, mostly teenagers, in separate incidents throughout the Bronx, becoming increasingly violent with each attack, police said Wednesday. The creep first struck around...
Texas QB brushes off Baker Mayfield, Terry Bradshaw jabs
Sam Ehlinger knows the noise is there, because it would be impossible not to. Baker Mayfield calling him out, Terry Bradshaw soon following. The inevitable hype building over Texas, the...
Disney slams claims by family heiress about working conditions
The Walt Disney Co. has called scathing claims by a family heiress about worker conditions at Disneyland “a gross and unfair exaggeration of the facts.” In a recent interview for...
How a PGA Tour caddie shot a ridiculous 202 in US Amateur qualifier
Tanking has reached golfing. A PGA Tour caddie got off to a rough start in his qualifier for the U.S. Amateur Championship, so he decided to add weight to his...
Pelosi doesn't know what will happen with impeachment vote
Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she doesn’t know what will happen on the House floor when one rogue Democrat seeks to force a vote on impeachment of President Trump as early...
Father dies saving children from rough waves at beach
A North Carolina father died while rescuing two of his children from rough surf -- just hours after the family spent Sunday morning at church, his widow said. Johnny Lee...
El Chapo will never see his beauty-queen wife again
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is destined to live out his days at the country's only supermax prison in Colorado — and he'll never get to see his beauty-queen wife again,...
Virginia woman infected with flesh-eating bacteria after just 10 minutes in water
A Virginia woman who contracted a flesh-eating staph infection that spread through her leg after just 10 minutes in the water, had to have emergency surgery days later.
Monster who left baby girl needing surgery after ‘severe’ sex attack jailed
The High Court in Glasgow heard how Alan Kusz, 43, tried to blame the infant's mother for the injuries, which a doctor disturbingly described as the “most severe” he had...
Queen Elizabeth's jam supplier blamed for water shortage at English estate
Queen Elizabeth II’s supplier of fruit preserves has found itself in a royal jam – amid a drop in water pressure in a neighboring estate, according to reports. Wilkin &...
Hummus recalled over possible Listeria contamination
A hummus company is recalling nearly 100 varieties of its popular spread -- over concerns that they have been contaminated with Listeria, the company said this week. Pita Pal Food,...
Guy Fieri to feed Area 51 raiders with 'Radioactive Ribs'
The Mayor of Flavortown is gearing up for a close encounter of the food kind. Guy Fieri announced on Twitter Wednesday that he'll be taking part in the viral Facebook...
Andrew Cuomo joins forces with ex-wife Kerry Kennedy to enact farm workers bill
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and ex-wife Kerry Kennedy greeted each other with warm kisses Wednesday as they joined forces to hail a new law to aid farm workers. Kennedy gave Cuomo...
The Mets' trade season starts with small return
The Mets made their first move of the trading season Wednesday, as the club announced it has traded Wilmer Font to the Blue Jays for cash considerations. Font was designated...
Baker Mayfield throws serious shade at Giants fans in defense of Odell Beckham
As if Odell Beckham Jr. can't talk himself into enough controversies. Baker Mayfield offered a defense of Beckham during an in-depth ESPN piece on the Browns quarterback, and in doing...
Off-duty correction officer stabbed while trying to break up bar brawl
A city correction officer was stabbed while trying to break up a brawl between a bouncer and a pair of unruly customers at a Brooklyn bar, law enforcement sources and...
Cambodian officials are sending plastic trash back to US, Canada
Cambodian officials want the US and Canada to leave their trash at home -- and they are sending a whopping 1,600 tons of plastic waste back to where it came...
We treat our kid-size dolls like children
This South Carolina couple has taken their creepy doll collection to the next level. Madeline and Malachi, both 35, are the proud parents of dozens of child-size dolls. They dress...
De Blasio won't say if cop in Eric Garner's chokehold death should be fired
Mayor Bill de Blasio refused to say Wednesday whether NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo should be fired for the death of Eric Garner — just a day after the feds declined...
Woman goes topless in attempt to avoid shoplifting bust
A New Jersey woman shed her shirt and went topless to escape a shoplifting arrest — but her attempt went bust, according to a report. Lakia Pierce, 42, of Hoboken...
Slim majority backs Trump's raids on illegal immigrants: poll
A slight majority of voters support the deportation raids that President Trump said occurred across the country over the weekend, a poll out Wednesday found. While 51 percent of the...
Lawyers' feud turns into all-out courthouse brawl
Disorder in the court! A Kentucky courthouse dispute escalated to an all-out brawl between two lawyers -- landing one in jail and the other in a hospital bed, according to...
Here's how to survive NYC's upcoming heat wave
With heat indexes expected to soar well above 100 degrees this weekend, city officials are scrambling to keep the Big Apple from turning into a baked apple. Mayor Bill de...
Gang member who shot undercover FBI agent found guilty
A reputed gangbanger who cornered and then shot an undercover FBI agent has been found guilty by a federal jury in Brooklyn. The panel deliberated over three days before convicting...
'Baby Shark' played on a loop to run homeless out of Florida park
Baby shark, mommy shark — homeless shark?
NYC agrees to settle shocking classmate rape suit for $300,000
The city has agreed to pay $300,000 to a traumatized Brooklyn teen who claimed callous school staffers told her to “move on” after a classmate videotaped his rape of her,...
New Jersey pizza shop has paw-some idea to reunite missing pets
A New Jersey pizzeria wants to reunite people with their missing pets — and won't ask them for any dough for the help. Angelo's Pizza in Matawan announced they're placing...
Knicks get breathtaking Bobby Portis scouting report: 'Ultimate competitor'
Mike Anderson has a message for the Knicks and their fans. You’re going to love Bobby Portis. “He’ll be the first one in the gym and the last one [to...
Turkish diplomat shot dead in middle of Iraq restaurant
A prominent Turkish diplomat was among two people gunned down in a popular Iraqi restaurant in "a treacherous attack" that has officials in Turkey vowing to retaliate, the BBC reported...
Indiana teen who announced Colts' draft picks dies after cancer battle
An Indiana teen volleyball player who was chosen this year to announce the Indianapolis Colts' selections in the NFL draft died this week after a long battle with leukemia. Madi...
'Bullied' boy killed after lying on train tracks in front of horrified classmates
A 14-year-old schoolboy was struck and killed by a train after reportedly laying down on the tracks because he was being bullied.
Trade piece could go from Raiders collateral damage to Jets savior
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,...
Scientists may have discovered a way to make Mars habitable
In a new paper published in Nature Astronomy, researchers explain how a thin layer of aerogel — a highly porous, virtually weightless material — could make huge regions of Mars...
These 2 senators are holding up 9/11 victim fund
A pair of penny-pinching Republican senators are gumming up the works on a bipartisan bill that would provide for 9/11 victims and their families, infuriating first responders who worked at...
The salary-cap hell the Rangers are still trying to navigate
The Rangers realistically could have as many as eight players — Kaapo Kakko, Filip Chytil, Lias Andersson, Brett Howden, Vitali Kravtsov, Adam Fox, Libor Hajek and Alex Georgiev — working...
3 detained for questioning over doctor's slaying in Belize
Belize authorities investigating the slayings of a Virginia cardiologist and his tour guide have detained three men in the case, according to local reports. The trio of unnamed suspects are...
Judge rules to unseal redacted materials in Michael Cohen case
Federal prosecutors have completed their investigation into campaign finance violations by President Trump’s now-imprisoned former attorney Michael Cohen — and a federal judge has ordered that previously redacted materials from the...
Ex-El Chapo associate recounts attempted hit: ‘I still have nightmares
A woman whom Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman once tried to have killed confronted the convicted drug lord on Wednesday — but he couldn't be bothered to pay attention to her...
Scooter-riding duo snatched necklaces in separate Bronx incidents: cops
A pair of thieves riding on a motor scooter snatched necklaces from pedestrians before speeding away in two separate instances in the Bronx, authorities said. In the more recent incident...
Idiotic tourist poses with highly venomous octopus
A tourist in Bundaberg, Australia, was lucky not to be bitten by this dangerous octopus. Video shows the 24-year-old from Northern Ireland playing with the eye-catching mollusk while on a...
Greek suspect blames porn addiction for California scientist's murder
A 27-year-old Greek son of a priest blamed a porn overload for him raping and killing a California scientist who vanished from a conference in Crete, local authorities said. Giannis...
Ex-Met gets ejected after robot umpire tirade: 'Do your f--king job'
Who said robot umpires would make the game less controversial? Former Mets pitcher Frank Viola didn't take long to inject some fury into the new era of the Atlantic League,...
De Blasio will actually be in New York for weekend heat wave
He's hot off the trail! Mayor Bill de Blasio has vowed to stick out this weekend’s heat wave in the Big Apple, rather than hitting the campaign trail — after...
Why Notre Dame Cathedral fire went undetected for 30 minutes
The Notre Dame Cathedral fire was able to burn undetected for 30 minutes because of critical mistakes made by church employees -- and the historic building came close to collapsing...
One photo shows the sad state of Lavar's Big Baller Brand
Lonzo Ball has distanced himself from his father LaVar's Big Baller Brand, and it appears the public has too. The company, which has received an embarrassing failing grade from the...
How to find British Open value without betting the winner
The Open Championship offers an extensive wagering menu beyond the winner and matchups. Here are some players I’m picking to finish in the top 20. Odds via William Hill (WH)...
Washington Monument ready for liftoff in incredible Apollo 11 light show
This light show is truly out of this world. Watch as the Washington Monument in DC is transformed into a Saturn V rocket to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the...
Pakistani authorities arrest leader behind 2008 Mumbai hotel attack
Pakistani authorities have arrested the radical cleric mastermind behind a 2008 hotel siege in Mumbai, India, that left 166 people dead. Hafiz Saeed, who has been designated a terrorist by...
20-foot Florida python 'Ginormica' could reach world-record size, zoo says
A 200-pound reticulated python at a Florida zoo already stretches over 20 feet long -- but the massive reptile is still slithering toward world-record size, according to a zoo official.
Italian cops and FBI agents bust 19 Mafia suspects in joint raids
New York’s Gambino crime family and its cronies in the Italian Mafia got slammed during a series of coordinated, international police raids that were triggered by a trans-Atlantic WhatsApp message....
Pair of 'waddling vagrant' penguins refuse to leave sushi store
Two little blue penguins just couldn’t stay away from a New Zealand sushi store, returning to nest there even after police had captured them and escorted them back to the...
German shepherd adorably sets off security camera, becomes internet star
When Joe Corsi got an alert from his home security camera, he had no idea his dog was about to become an internet sensation.
Most Americans would rather be living somewhere else: study
A new study finds the "grass is always greener" idiom to be true.
British Open 2019 picks: Rory McIlroy could end drought at Royal Portrush
The 2019 British Open returns to Northern Ireland at scenic Royal Portrush. A stacked field will be contending for the final major of the year, with several players looking for...
Princess Di reincarnated? TV host claims his son has iconic royal's soul
Even someone who believes in reincarnation couldn’t hope for this sort of cosmic luck. Billy Campbell, the 4-year-old son of Australian TV host David Campbell, tells his parents he has...
Jena Sims gives Brooks Koepka relationship update on the rocks
Jena Sims is certainly making the most of her summer vacation overseas.
Half-naked gunman shoots man in jaw after argument
A man was grazed by a bullet inside an East Harlem apartment building Wednesday morning following an argument with the nearly naked gunman — who only had his underwear on,...
Hyper-realistic tarantula tattoo will give you the heebie-jeebies
This 3-D tarantula tattoo is so realistic, it might give you arachnophobia. Video of the hyper-realistic ink, created by 32-year-old tattoo artist Soloviov Viacheslav in Leeks, England, has been viewed...
Search for British author of 50-year-old message in a bottle found in Australia
An Australian fisherman and his son are looking for the author of a message in a bottle found off the southern Australian coast 50 years after it was written.
Couple married for 71 years die exactly 12 hours apart
Even death could barely do them part.
Reach for the sky: What Apollo 11 meant to America — and the world
We have no accounts describing reactions to the first news of Magellan’s crew’s return, the signing of the Magna Carta, or the publication of the first book printed on movable...
Germany introducing mandatory measles vaccination for kids
The German government is proposing a measure to make measles vaccinations mandatory for children and employees of kindergartens and schools.
Insects feel chronic pain after injury like humans do, study finds
It’s tempting to imagine that insects don’t “feel” pain, thereby absolving us from any guilt we might feel in slapping a fly or stepping on an ant, but that's not...
Most Americans think Trump's 'racist' tweets are 'un-American': poll
A majority — 59 percent — of Americans believe President Trump's "'go back' to where they came from" comments about a quartet of minority Democrats are "un-American," but Democrats and...
The snag holding up the next Chris Paul trade
The final NBA domino left to fall is a second Chris Paul deal. With Oklahoma City looking to enter a full-on rebuild, and the point guard's salary sky-high, it's only...
House could vote today on impeaching Trump
The Democrat-controlled House will "likely" vote on Rep. Al Green's articles of impeachment against President Trump later Wednesday, according to a Democratic aide. It's still unclear, however, whether it will...
'Biggest tools:' Manny Machado's explosive rant against MLB analysts
Manny Machado apparently isn’t a big fan of the MLB Network. The Padres star took to Instagram Live on Tuesday night to lay into MLB Network commentators Eric Byrnes and...
Steelers' James Conner had a week to live without cancer diagnosis
If he had waited one more week, it might have been too late. Steelers running back James Conner said on the "Ya neva know: you know what I mean?" podcast...
How to dance it up with Gwendoline Christie in London
With a new Prime Minister on the horizon, Brexit looming and a recent Women’s World Cup loss to the United States, world-weary Londoners need an escape from the headlines. Good...
'You'll get all 18:' Alleged gun threat behind WNBA star's suspension
Los Angeles Sparks guard Riquna Williams was suspended without pay by the WNBA on Tuesday for 10 games — nearly a third of the season — for a domestic violence...
Why Homer Bailey is likely to bolster the A's rotation
Homer Bailey is slated to take the mound for the Oakland A’s on Wednesday afternoon, his first start since coming over from the Kansas City Royals this past weekend. Bailey...
Drug kingpin El Chapo whines before he's sentenced to life in prison
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman spoke publicly for the first time since his conviction on Wednesday, complaining to a judge that his incarceration at a Manhattan lockup has been absolute "torture"...
Bank of America beats profit estimates on strong loan growth
Bank of America beat estimates for quarterly profit on Wednesday, as the loan book of the country’s second-largest lender benefited from a healthy economy. Consumer banking has held up for...
6-year-old girl killed in freak golf course accident
A 6-year-old Utah girl was tragically killed when an errant golf ball hit by her dad struck her in the back of the neck, according to a report. Aria Hill...
Yankees not buying the simplest explanation for Gary Sanchez slump
Gary Sanchez says his bothersome left thumb is OK. Aaron Boone agrees and hitting coach Marcus Thames insists it’s not an issue. Well, if that’s the case, why has the...
Kamala Harris tops poll in home state of California
Sen. Kamala Harris topped Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders in her home state of California, according to a survey released Wednesday, surging 6 percentage points since the last poll...
Use that 'old age filter' on FaceApp? Russians now own all your old photos
The eerie FaceApp photo filter, which uses AI to digitally age your face, has gone viral, with millions on social media sharing their sagging simulacra, including celebs such as Drake,...
Women's exposure to solvents at work tied to higher autism risk for kids
Women who are exposed to solvents on the job may be more likely to have children with autism than mothers without this occupational exposure, a recent study suggests.
Elderly woman sexually assaulted in Queens home: cops
A stranger tried raping an elderly Queens woman in her apartment during a terrifying home invasion early Wednesday morning, authorities said. The 74-year-old told authorities she had just returned home...
Teen brother of Sandy Hook victim running for office
The 19-year-old brother of a Sandy Hook school shooting victim in Connecticut is running for a seat on the state Senate. JT Lewis said he was inspired to seek elective...
Illinois woman receives mysterious postcard from Hong Kong mailed 26 years ago
The woman, who lives in Springfield, says the postcard from 1993 appears to have been written by a father to his children. Now she’s searching online for the recipients, who...
House orders Pentagon to reveal if it turned ticks into biological weapons
This alleged plan by the Pentagon gives a whole new meaning to being bugged by the government. The House of Representatives is calling for an investigation into allegations that the...
Dallas Keuchel's resurgence will continue for Braves
Emmy nominations are in. As expected “Game of Thrones” topped the list, nominated 32 times. Both Rachel Maddow and Sean Hannity failed to make the cut for their comedy hours....
Texas man dies after contracting flesh-eating bacteria from local beach
A Texas man died after he contracted a “relentless” flesh-eating bacteria while crabbing on a local beach on the Fourth of July, according to a new report. Gary Evans, 56,...
Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu strip and steal in 'Hustlers' trailer
The first trailer for the money- and star-studded flick "Hustlers" dropped at midnight Wednesday — and Constance Wu, not Jennifer Lopez, appears to be the main chick. "I just want...
Singer begs internet: Stop sending me murder photos of Instagram star
A Canadian singer-songwriter is begging people to stop sending her photos of murdered social media star Bianca Devins -- who attended her show in the hours before she was murdered....
Trump blasts Democrats for 'getting nothing done' after House condemns his remarks
President Trump ripped Democrats for "getting nothing done" after the House voted primarily along party lines Tuesday night to condemn him for tweeting that four minority lawmakers should "go back"...
Bill Gates is no longer the second-richest person alive
He’s still in rarefied air, but Bill Gates is no longer the world’s second-richest person. For the first time in the seven-year history of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the Microsoft...
Dominican Republic says US tourist died of natural causes
The Georgia man who suddenly passed away during a trip to the Dominican Republic earlier this year died from natural causes, and his death was "isolated in occurrence," the country’s...
Republican Jamaican immigrant is latest to run for AOC's seat
Scherie Murray, a Jamaican-born woman who grew up in Queens and founded a TV production and advertising company, plans to run for the congressional seat held by Democratic Rep. Alexandria...
Guy checking his texts gets mauled by two raging bulls
Get off your phone! A distracted 21-year-old man was trampled by two charging bulls in Mumbai, India. The life-threatening animal attack occurred as the victim checked his text messages before...
Virginia woman pleads no contest in toddler toilet death
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. — A Virginia woman has pleaded no contest to charges in the death of her 1-year-old daughter who was found unresponsive lying in a toilet bowl. The...
Prosecutors accuse MS-13 of seven 'medieval-style' slayings
Los Angeles MS-13 gang members were charged Tuesday with the “medieval-style” slayings of seven people, including a rival gang member who had his heart cut out of his chest. The...
82-year-old congressman asks to join AOC's 'Squad'
An 82-year-old congressman from New Jersey asked Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez if he could join her “Squad” after an Onion article jokingly made the suggestion. Rep. Bill Pascrell tweeted at the...
'Keep Ya Head Up': Tupac superfan ousted from government job
Only God can judge him — but the governor of Iowa can fire him. A Tupac Shakur superfan who worked as the director of Iowa’s social services agency was forced...
Feds confirm 'Ice Bae' is a CBP officer, is free to use social media
The US Customs and Border Protection agency has confirmed #IceBae's status as a CBP officer, telling The Post in an email that it has no problem whatsoever with her newfound...
Mike Anderson's first impression of his St. John's team
It’s been nearly three months since Mike Anderson was named St. John’s coach, and a lot has happened since then. He’s landed four recruits: high school prospects John McGriff and...
Why Yankees haven't lost faith in this Aroldis Chapman pitch
Had Travis d’Arnaud’s fly ball to right field died on the warning track Monday night instead of crawling into the seats for what turned out to be a game-winning, three-run...
Elon Musk's 'Neuralink' could merge human brains with computers by 2020
Elon Musk's data transmission company "Neuralink" unveiled plans on Tuesday night to merge human brains with computers as early as next year. “A lot of people have written this off...
Woman who survived flesh-eating disease: It looked like my leg 'was rotting off'
A woman in Florida on Tuesday recalled how she nearly died after contracting a flesh-eating disease while scalloping off the Gulf Coast. Patty Born, from Santa Rosa County, Florida, told...
Man impaled by tree stump rescued after 14-hour wait
A man impaled by a tree stump at Michigan State University was stranded for 14 hours before being rescued by a group of runners, according to a report. The unidentified...
Pernell Whitaker's death dredges up memory of tragic anniversaries
When Kathy Duva heard Hall of Fame boxer Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker was killed Sunday night after being hit by a car in Virginia Beach, Va., her first thought was,...
Graeme McDowell is ready for British Open moment he fought for
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — There are some scenarios in sports, some stories that have the potential to unfold before the actual competition begins, that are simply too perfect to fathom....
Trump says GOP vote against House resolution 'unified' Republican Party
President Trump on Tuesday thanked House Republicans for voting against a resolution that scolded him for his incendiary remarks against four Democratic congresswomen known as "the squad." Trump made a...
Aaron Judge gives Yankees reminder of how important he is
Statistically? Nah. Spiritually? By all means. His April oblique injury prevents Aaron Judge from claiming team most valuable player honors to date in this 2019 Yankees campaign. Yet if you...
Rashida Tlaib: Trump is the 'biggest bully' I've ever dealt with
Rep. Rashida Tlaib claims President Trump is "the biggest bully" she's ever had to deal with in her life. The Michigan lawmaker made the assertion during a taped sit-down with Gayle...
CC Sabathia gave Yankees what they needed: 'Never gonna back down'
CC Sabathia called it a “misunderstanding.” Avisail Garcia said “nothing happened.” Their odd narratives of what transpired after Sabathia struck out the Rays’ right fielder looking to end the top...
Man goes nuts, cuts off wife's lover's penis with scissors: cops
A Florida man allegedly used a pair of scissors to cut off his wife's lover's penis, according to a report. Alex Bonilla, 49, is accused of committing the heinous act...