August 9, 2019
3-year-old boy nearly drowns in pool at Staten Island home
A 3-year-old boy nearly drowned in a pool at a Staten Island house on Friday evening, police said. The boy slipped into the pool at about 8:35 p.m. at the...
Man who walked into Walmart with 'tactical rifle' says he was testing 2nd Amendment
The Missouri man who walked into a Walmart wearing body armor and wielding a loaded "tactical rifle" -- just days after the El Paso and Dayton shootings -- told cops...
The women's boxing super fight five years in the making
It is the women’s Super Fight of New York boxing, worthy of a packed house and main event status. Amanda Serrano and Heather “The Heat” Hardy will meet on Friday,...
Mississippi food plants 'willfully' employed illegal workers: feds
Federal authorities apparently had a good reason for conducting one of the biggest immigration raids in a decade this past week. Six of the seven Mississippi food plants that got...
Trading Kristaps Porzingis was right move even with Durant snub
Taken at face value, Kevin Durant’s silence-breaking remarks this week indicated the Knicks were never on his radar — just Brooklyn. Most NBA cognoscenti, however, were skeptical about that comment....
De Blasio says son Dante helped him prep for battle with Sean Hannity
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa - New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio tried charming the audience at the Iowa Wing Ding by playing up the role of “proud papa” and telling...
This Mets run is getting ridiculous
The Mets wanted to see how they would fare against better competition after resurrecting their season versus lowly opponents. They got a pretty good answer Friday night, with one of...
Bail set at $100K for NJ mom who allegedly beat toddlers to death
Bail was set Friday for a New Jersey nurse arrested in connection with the deaths of her two toddlers — whose bodies were so badly beaten two years ago that...
Yankees see dreadful J.A. Happ, bizarre ejection as win streak ends
TORONTO — Substitute home plate umpire Chris Segal didn’t throw the three pitches that the Blue Jays hit for homers. That was J.A. Happ serving gopher balls in the first,...
Trump 'not ready' to make trade deal with China
President Trump said the US and China were hoping to continue trade talks, but he was not ready to make a deal, stoking fears that the standoff would worsen the...
Brett Gardner's ejection was for something he didn't do
TORONTO — They got the wrong man. Aaron Judge’s night off Friday got cut short when Yankees elder Brett Gardner found himself thrown out of his team’s game against the...
Discovery has more female viewers than NBCUniversal for first time
There’s a television war brewing for female eyeballs that pits Discovery, home of “90 Day Fiancé,” against NBCUniversal, home to “Real Housewives.” “90 Day Fiancé” and its spinoff series have...
DOE pours $16M into rotting school for special needs students after Post exclusive
The Department of Education is pouring an additional $16 million into a dilapidated Queens school - but a local councilman claims long-suffering kids need an entirely new building. As The...
Suspected neo-Nazi busted for plotting attack on Vegas gay bar, synagogue
A suspected neo-Nazi was busted by the feds for gathering bomb-making materials and plotting to attack a synagogue and gay bar in Las Vegas, authorities said Friday. Conor Climo, 23,...
Alden Global Capital throws a wrench in Gannett's merger plans
Heath Freeman, the boss of private equity firm Alden Global Capital, is throwing a wrench into the mega-merger between Gatehouse Media and USA Today owner Gannett. In a bombshell disclosure...
Dustin Johnson missed chance to put Northern Trust away
If Dustin Johnson’s putter had been going, he might have left the field in the dust. Instead, the long-bomber scratched out a 4-under 67 in his second round of The...
Daniel Jones has forced the Eli Manning clock to already start
Daniel Jones showed up as The Natural in his preseason debut, and the unmistakable rumble of his thundering footsteps cannot possibly go in one of Eli Manning’s ears and out...
Cops swarm Cashman with 'guns drawn' after mistaking him for car thief
Brian Cashman was swarmed by a group of Connecticut police officers who drew their firearms on the Yankee general manager Friday when he was apparently mistaken for an armed car...
Bus driver speaks out after angry passenger pulls gun on him
The MTA bus driver who had a gun pulled on him because he didn’t pick up an unhinged passenger told The Post he's relieved to know the hothead has been...
Brett Gardner loses it after ejection for familiar dugout antics
TORONTO -- Aaron Judge’s night off Friday got cut short when Yankees elder Brett Gardner found himself thrown out of his team’s game against the Blue Jays in the top...
Joe Panik is already feeling the effects of Mets' playoff push
The feeling was strange, but sweet. It was unfamiliar, yet comfortable. For the first time, Joe Panik was playing for an organization other than the Giants. For the first time...
Creepy phone messages revealed in Jeffrey Epstein document dump
Transcripts of phone messages left for multimillionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein — which include talk of providing him "females" — were revealed in documents unsealed Friday in connection with a defamation...
'Why Women Kill' creator Marc Cherry dishes on show's messages
Why Women Kill | Thursday, CBS All Access Marc Cherry has followed fellow network hitmakers Shonda Rhimes and Ryan Murphy to the enchanted kingdom of streaming TV. “Why Women Kill,”...
Passing gun laws doesn’t automatically make a difference
State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins has joined the chorus asking why the state has taken so long to implement a key part of the 2013 SAFE Act by setting...
Cuomo needs to veto this bill that puts kids at risk
Is it time for New York to make it harder to remove children from their homes for parental neglect? Lawmakers in Albany seem to think so. Progressive legislators — now...
This could be beginning of the end for Tiger Woods
It sure looks like we’re approaching a time when we’re not going to see Tiger Woods competing at tournaments regularly anymore … if we haven’t already arrived at that place....
'Gemstones' creator Danny McBride smacks down religious hypocrisy
Danny McBride and Adam Devine play brothers on HBO’s new comedy “ The Righteous Gemstones ” — but in their very first meeting, Devine had to flee. “I met Danny...
Carranza uses his power to ignore the protests of the powerless
On Tuesday, a raucous crowd of mostly Asian American parents let Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza have it full blast as he headed into yet another invitation-only “community chat.” It’s a...
Sentiment vs. science: The great straw debacle
Saving the planet isn’t always as straightforward as you’d think. Just ask McDonald’s British division, now reeling from the Great Drinking Straw Debacle. In a bow to green sentiment (and...
What turned Asdrubal Cabrera off from chance for Mets reunion
Asdrubal Cabrera was very much interested in a reunion with the Mets — in the offseason. The Mets went a different route, but were the first team to call him...
The brain-dead ‘backlash’ over Stephen Ross’ Trump fundraiser
In America, people are free to support candidates of their choice. They’re also free to boycott companies they don’t like. And, as the matter of real estate mogul Stephen Ross...
No, the El Paso shooting doesn’t taint Trump’s immigration policies
President Trump’s immigration agenda has always been considered exclusionary and prejudiced by progressives; now they consider it tainted by mass murder. The El Paso massacre, carried out by a white...
Councilwoman demands Hurricane Sandy work audit from new NYCHA chairman
Welcome to New York, Greg Russ! One New York City councilwoman is greeting the Housing Authority’s new chairman with a broadside demanding improved oversight over still-ongoing Superstorm Sandy Reconstruction work...
Once-promising linebacker fighting to be a part of Giants' future
B.J. Goodson rose quickly up the ranks with the Giants, playing in 15 games, all off the bench, as a rookie linebacker after arriving as a 2016 fourth-round draft pick...
City plan to ban cars on 14th Street is on hold — again
The city's plan to ban cars from five blocks of 14th Street in Manhattan is on hold — yet again. Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Troy K. Webber on Friday issued...
The rare time it's OK to reach for fantasy football kickers and defenses
Kickers and defenses. They are the fantasy equivalent of old TV credits running in front of a freeze-framed photo. The show is over, but there is still some scrolling left...
Ex-Baltimore cop gets nine months in jail for pummeling suspect
A former Baltimore cop was sentenced to nine months in prison Friday for brutally pummeling a suspect and sending the victim to the hospital for three days. The ex-cop, Arthur...
Trump cracks jokes about Equinox scandal, kamikaze pilots at Hamptons fundraiser
President Trump cracked jokes about the Equinox scandal, the old days of rent-controlled New York and his dealings with North and South Korea among deep-pocketed pals in the Hamptons on...
Russian rocket crash sparks radiation fears
The death toll from a rocket explosion at a Russian missile test range rose to five on Saturday, after initial reports listed two dead. Defense officials have nonetheless shut down...
The Adam Gase-Sam Darnold chemistry is already evident
Sam Darnold played just seven snaps in Thursday’s preseason opener against the Giants, but it was another step in the development of the quarterback’s chemistry with new coach Adam Gase....
Trump lashes out at ‘racist’ Hollywood while fundraising in the Hamptons
President Trump lashed out and called Hollywood “racist” as he traveled between two high-dollar fundraisers in the Hamptons Friday. “Liberal Hollywood is Racist at the highest level, and with great...
Instagram pond with $1 entrance fee saved an Indonesian village
Social media can destroy tourist attractions. But sometimes Instagram’s power can be used for good. It can even save a village. Fifteen years ago, the small Indonesian village of Ponggok...
FlyCleaners customers claim laundry is being held 'hostage'
Furious laundry service customers say they've been taken to the cleaners! Clients of FlyCleaners, a New York City-based laundry app, said they've been scammed by the door-to-door service -- which...
How to buy cheap Broadway tickets at any time: Insider's guide to best deals
Broadway has started to seem like Billionaire’s Row, thanks to ever steeper ticket prices and sometimes shockingly inflated service fees. Before you break the bank for a seat on the...
Dog day delights: The best NYC events to close out summer 2019
Don’t let the haters fool you: Did you know that only earlier this week we hit the mathematical midpoint of summer? Yeah, it might feel like the dog days are...
Georgia Southern's Shai Werts cleared of drug charges after bird-poop defense
Prosecutors in South Carolina dropped charges of cocaine possession against Georgia Southern quarterback Shai Werts on Thursday, according to ESPN. Werts was arrested on July 31 after police discovered what...
Ohio man busted for writing AOC 'should be shot' on Facebook
An Ohio fugitive has been busted for writing on social media that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez “should be shot” and for illegally having ammunition, officials said Friday. Timothy Ireland Jr., 41,...
Marianne Williamson denies she's an anti-vaxxer
DES MOINES, Iowa - Presidential candidate and spiritual guru Marianne Williamson denied claims that she was anti-medicine or anti-vaccine. “I’m a Jew, I go to the doctor,” she told reporters...
How to get discounted Broadway tickets
Coupon clippers and sale chasers, listen up! You no longer have to shell out the big bucks for your Broadway tickets. These discount websites, membership programs and handy tips will...
'Why Women Kill' is a worthy successor to "Desperate Housewives"
With “Why Women Kill,” Marc Cherry delivers his best series since the long-running hit “Desperate Housewives.” Bitingly funny, it echoes the best satiric elements of the ABC hit without the...
Unemployed Matt Harvey toiling away amid Mets' miracle run
The Mets are on a historic hot streak, winning their past six games and 13 of their last 14 to storm back to a half-game out of a wild-card spot....
Twisted photos unsealed in Jeffrey Epstein 'sex slave' case
Court photos unsealed Friday involving a Jeffrey Epstein "sex slave" offer an alleged glimpse into the convicted pedophile's twisted life. One image, which was collected during the execution of a...
The 6 best apps to buy cheap Broadway tickets
Getting cheap rush tickets is, well, a rush — that is, if you don't mind standing in line in the rain, praying the guy in front of you won’t snatch...
'Glow' Season 3 goes to Vegas: Here's how to get the look
This costume designer is putting the "gorgeous" in Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. Netflix's "Glow," which follows the fictionalized careers of scrappy lady wrestlers, premieres its third season Friday, Aug. 9....
How does TKTS work? Guide to buying cheap Broadway tickets
TKTS can be confusing, and not just because its name has no vowels. The go-to source for cheap same-day or next-day Broadway tickets sells what seats the box office has...
FDNY warns of major data breach possibly affecting more than 10,000 patients
The FDNY admitted Friday that an employee’s personal hard drive was ripped off and thousands of EMS patients may have had their information compromised — five months after learning of...
'Vandal' bear wrecks car after getting locked inside
Who’s been sitting in my car? A bear in Colorado has devastated the interior of a car after getting locked inside, according to local police. Snowmass Village Police Department posted...
How to get into NYC's best outdoor pools
City pools aren't always the easiest places to find summer solace — but in this hellscape of hot concrete, it's one of the few reprieves we have left. Check out...
Phillies facing a big Bryce Harper problem in Year 1
It's little secret that Bryce Harper hasn't lived up to his contract this season. When you're making $330 million over 13 years, it turns out that's pretty hard to do....
New state law bans discrimination against workers who wear religious garb
New legislation signed into law Friday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo bans employers from discriminating against workers for wearing religious garb or having facial hair. The bill amends the state's Human...
Fotis Dulos denied request for missing wife's medical records
The estranged husband of missing Connecticut mom Jennifer Farber Dulos lost out on his court bid Friday to review her medical records to try to prove she may have faked...
Jeffrey Epstein demanded '3 orgasms a day... like eating': court docs
Jeffrey Epstein had an insatiable sexual appetite that included threesomes with “strap-on” dildos and a required three orgasms a day, according to court documents unsealed Friday. The convicted pedophile would...
Antonio Brown threatens to quit in bizarre helmet dispute
Wide receiver Antonio Brown’s tenure with the Raiders is off to a bizarre, shaky start. The super-talented seven-time Pro Bowler, notorious for attracting controversy, may have outdone himself by declaring...
This poster museum has literally the coolest exhibit around
Fancy seeing your face on Rosie the Riveter’s body? How about on that Uncle Sam “I Want You” poster? There’s a photo booth for that. You’ll find it at Poster...
Georgia woman who claimed to use HIV for revenge doesn't have the STD
The Georgia woman who posted a viral rant claiming she purposely infected her partners with HIV doesn't have the sexually transmitted disease, police said Friday. Brandi Yakeima Lasiter told officers...
Joe Biden’s no anti-racist champ and other commentary
Iconoclast: Joe Biden’s No Anti-Racist Champ The current Democratic frontrunner is highly unlikely to “contribute anything of value to our national conversation about race,” sneers Matthew Walther at The Week....
Yankees' Luis Severino passes key test
TORONTO — Five months and four days later, stepping on a bullpen mound worked out better for Luis Severino, so much so that the Yankees’ ace thinks he can contribute...
419-million-year-old fossilized forest discovered in China
The fossilized remains of a 419-million-year-old forest have been found in China, giving researchers new insights into a time when life began to emerge from the sea. The site, which...
Ship carrying migrants stuck at sea while waiting for safe port
MILAN — A Spanish humanitarian ship has been stuck in the Mediterranean Sea for more than a week because no European government will offer safe harbor to the 121 migrants...
Behind the deeply personal mission to bring Vietnam War vet's remains home
This is the heartwarming moment a Southwest Airlines captain finally flew his Vietnam vet dad home -- 52 years after he waved his father off to battle from that same airport....
Women can now use VR to check out during labor
Virtual reality can distract from very real pain. VR headsets are being offered to moms-to-be during labor to help distract from the painful experience. The immersive entertainment is "being used...
This app lets you donate, interact with the homeless
In November of 2015, Jonathan Kumar stood on a street corner in Seattle and watched wincingly as a man begged for 20 minutes and not a single car opened a...
Presidential candidate Andrew Yang wants to make Tax Day a national holiday
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang said if he won the White House, he’d turn Tax Day into a party. “I would turn Tax Day into revenue...
Uber CEO's assurances fail to stop stock slide
Wall Street hit the brakes on Uber Friday — despite vows from chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi that its record $5 billion loss, reported late Thursday, will never happen again. After...
Uniform snafu leads to Argentina's exit at Pan American Games
The Argentina women’s basketball team is bringing a whole new meaning to the phrase “wardrobe malfunction.” As the away team for Wednesday's game against Colombia at the Pan American Games...
Canadian right-wing party wants to end 'official multiculturalism'
TORONTO - An upstart Canadian right-wing political party announced on Friday that “ending official multiculturalism and preserving Canadian values and culture” will be part of its platform for the Canadian...
When did celebs become no-talent hotties?
Watching “Bat Out of Hell: The Musical,” which opened off-Broadway Thursday, a realization hit me like an anvil: Meat Loaf used to be hugely famous. His iconic voice and oversized...
Here's the guy behind Corey Johnson's racy Instagram post
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson is dating a dashing New York filmmaker and fashion photographer who's worked with supermodels Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid. Johnson, 37, raised eyebrows Thursday by...
Are bettors buying into Browns' hype?
Are the 2019 Steelers a serious dark horse to win the AFC and Super Bowl now that “clubhouse chemistry” has been cleaned up? Or, are they already outclassed by the...
The contradictory, scandal-ridden life of NRA honcho Wayne LaPierre
Wayne LaPierre’s public persona is as the hard-fisted leader of the NRA and public face of the Second Amendment. Behind the scenes, however, the 69-year-old CEO’s current and former associates...
Lindsey Graham claims he needs an AR-15 to fend off looters in case of hurricane
Sen. Lindsey Graham knocked down the idea of banning semi-automatic weapons nearly identical to those used by soldiers on the off chance a hurricane slams into his South Carolina town....
Bonkers Florida mansion comes with trading floor, stretch limo
Some houses have home offices, but this one has a full-on trading floor. A Fort Lauderdale, Florida, mansion that just went on the market for $12.99 million has a Wall...
NY regulators probing NRA for illegal gun insurance kickbacks
The New York Department of Financial Services is investigating the National Rifle Association for its role in offering now-banned insurance products for gun owners in the state — and earning...
Clint Frazier relives deadline drama, as Yankees hint at plan for 2020
MOOSIC, Pa. -- Rap music blares through the stadium tucked into Pennsylvania’s Endless Mountains as Clint Frazier waves his white glove and matching Nike Jordan cleats above his head to...
'I'm the shooter': El Paso gunman confessed to cops that he targeted 'Mexicans'
The hate-filled Texan charged with slaughtering 22 people at an El Paso Walmart admitted he was targeting “Mexicans” when he surrendered to police, authorities said. “I’m the shooter,” Patrick Crusius...
How to get Broadway rush tickets in NYC
The Post's theater pros break down everything you need to know about scoring cheap tickets for last-minute Broadway shows in NYC. Here's the insider's guide to same-day rush tickets: What...
'Pip's Island' is an eye-popping, quirky 'Sleep No More' for kids
Wearing their khaki adventurers’ vests and light-up bracelets, a dozen kids raise their little fists in defiance. “You’re horrible,” one of the braver ones shouts at the bad guy known...
LEGO celebrates 25 years of 'Friends' with collectible Central Perk set
Could "Friends" fans be any more excited? In celebration of the iconic show's 25th anniversary, toymaker LEGO has announced its latest pop culture-inspired creation — one aimed squarely at millennials...
McConnell declares 'victory' after Twitter account is re-activated
WASHINGTON -- Twitter reversed course Friday and allowed Mitch McConnell back on the platform — a day after major GOP groups threatened to yank ad dollars from the social media...
Green turtles are dying because they are mistaking plastic for food
Green turtles are at risk of death from the plastic floating in the oceans because they think it is food, according to a new study. The plastics often look like...
UN food agency boosting aid given to four Central American countries
The World Food Program says it’s planning to nearly quadruple the number of people that the UN agency helps in four central American countries affected by drought.
Clear shorts leave absolutely nothing to the imagination
I see London, I see France, I can see your underpants. A limited-edition line of transparent beach shorts for men is for sale online through at least three retailers, including...
Daniel Jones debut moment shows why Giants' plan is still Eli Manning
The juxtaposition was jarring, even as Giants coach Pat Shurmur insisted Friday that “nothing has changed’’ regarding the pecking order at quarterback, which remains Eli Manning as the starter and...
New Katy Perry single 'Small Talk' isn't worth talking about
Katy Perry is still searching for her next “California Gurls.” After ruling the summer of 2010 with that undeniable Snoop Dogg collaboration as well as “Teenage Dream,” Perry failed to...
Suspected Dayton shooter's slain sister was a transgender man: report
The "sister" of the Dayton, Ohio, shooter who was killed during the attack identified as a transgender guy — although his family had no idea, according to a report and...
Fukushima power plant is running out of space to store dangerous radioactive water
The utility company operating Fukushima’s tsunami-devastated nuclear power plant said Friday it will run out of space to store massive amounts of contaminated water in three years.
Famed figure skating coach accused of sexual assault by second pupil
A lawsuit filed this week by former skater Adam Schmidt, formerly Baadani, claims he was sexually abused by Olympic coach Richard Callaghan after U.S. Figure Skating ignored sexual misconduct complaints...
The stud Norwegian kicker the Ravens are looking to trade
Ravens backup kicker Kaare Vedvik is familiar with using preseason games as an opportunity to showcase what he’s worth. The undrafted 25-year-old went 4 for 4 on field goals in...
UK economy shrinks for first time since 2012 as Brexit bites
The British economy unexpectedly shrank in the second quarter for the first time since 2012 as Brexit uncertainties heaped pressure on firms, official figures showed Friday.
Nearly half of Americans expect another mass shooting in next 3 months: poll
Most Americans believe another mass shooting is coming — and nearly half of them think it's "highly likely" to happen in the next three months, a new poll found. The...
China issues 'red alert' as super typhoon approaches mainland
China’s weather bureau issued a red alert early on Friday as super typhoon Lekima approached Zhejiang province on the eastern coast, after forcing flight cancellations in Taiwan and shutting markets...
Jeffrey Epstein's alleged 'sex slave' reveals the men she claims she was forced to sleep with
Jeffrey Epstein's alleged teenage "sex slave" claims she was ordered to sleep with powerful men — including a former US senator, the former governor of New Mexico, a prominent hedge...
Thousands of tarantulas to descend upon Colorado in search for mates
A huge tarantula migration is about to start in parts of Colorado as thousands of the hairy arachnids set out on a search for mates.
Woman's hilarious takedown of her Instagram influencer sister
You may be able to fool Instagram but you can never fool your sister.
Armed commuter chases after MTA bus to confront driver who left him behind
An Upper West Side commuter was sent so far off the rails Friday when he missed his bus — that he hailed a cab, chased down the driver and pulled...
Mexican gunmen open fire at US border agents on river patrol
A US Border Patrol marine unit was attacked early Friday by gunmen who fired more than 50 rounds at the agents from the Mexican side of the Rio Grande, officials...
Yankees' win streak will end here
Thought the woman posing for a photo with a venomous octopus on her face was a lock for loser of the week. But when presidential candidate Bill de Blasio goes...
Scary moment dog bites at woman through cracked car window
This bark's got bite! When dog lover Naryia Hudson approached a stranger’s parked car at a Walmart in Washington state, she got the scare of a lifetime. The pooch snapped...
Walmart removes violent video game display after 2 shootings, but will keep selling guns
Walmart is removing violent video game displays and signs from its stores nationwide, but its policy on gun sales remains unchanged. Following shootings at two of its stores, the retail...
FBI can't hack into Dayton shooter Connor Betts' phone
The FBI is having trouble unlocking Dayton mass murderer Connor Betts' primary smartphone — and it may take years before they crack it. Agency officials said during a congressional hearing...
How rookie QBs compared to Daniel Jones in preseason debuts
The Giants got their first glimpse of rookie quarterback Daniel Jones on Thursday night, and it was a welcomed sight. Although it came against most of the Jets’ second-team defense,...
2 teen hooligans destroy MTA bus with rocks, bricks and chair after they were kicked off
A pair of unruly teens who were tossed off a Bronx bus retaliated by throwing rocks, bricks and a chair at the vehicle's windows, according to police and footage released...
Mets sign Joe Panik to fill infield opening
The Mets have their Robinson Cano replacement. After days of speculation and mutual interest, second baseman Joe Panik to the Mets is a done deal. The sides had to wait until...
Jarrett Stidham's debut reminiscent of Patriots' last Tom Brady heir
Preseason stats often mean very little, not resembling later performances in real games. First impressions, however, can shape how certain players are viewed, especially with rookie quarterbacks. Patriots rookie quarterback...
Michael Barisone was on 'Colbert Report' years before alleged shooting
Shortly before coaching the US dressage team in the 2012 London Olympics, Michael Barisone horsed around with Stephen Colbert at his equestrian center in New Jersey. Colbert, clad in a...
Alligator devours Florida woman’s 100-pound pit bull
An alligator with an appetite gobbled up a 100-pound pit bull as its owner took it on a leisurely walk through a Florida park, according to the tragic pooch's horrified...
Trump: Colin Kaepernick should play in the NFL — if he's good enough
President Trump said Friday that former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick should get a shot to play in the league again, before adding only “if he’s good enough” — and suggesting...
Trump attacks Joe Biden's stability: He's 'not playing with a full deck'
President Trump on Friday questioned Democratic front-runner Joe Biden’s mental stability over the former veep’s comments charging that Trump’s rhetoric targeting immigrants energized white supremacists. “Look, Joe is not playing...
Bold burglar who poses as housekeeper is cleaning up at NYC hotels
He's cleaning up! A serial burglar posing as a guest duped housekeepers at six different hotels into letting him into rooms as they were being tidied — and then swiped...
Scientists invent 'self-healing' robots that can feel pain, repair damage
A European Commission project being led by scientists in Belgium and the United Kingdom wants to build "self-healing" robots that can feel pain or sense damage before quickly repairing themselves...
'Life sentence of pain': Mass shooting survivor now has lead poisoning from bullets
A woman who survived a 2007 mass shooting in Utah said she now has lead poisoning from 300 shotgun pellets still in her body, leaving her with debilitating headaches, nausea...
Corey Johnson arouses social media debate with racy Instagram post
City Council Speaker and mayoral hopeful Corey Johnson sparked a Twitter tempest Friday morning after posting a photo on social media around midnight of a shirtless, sculpted mystery man. “Thursday...
After injury, man learns the hard way that his penis is turning to bone
It's putting the "bone" in — well, you know. After falling on his rear end on the street, a 63-year-old man went to the emergency room for knee pain. Doctors,...
SummerSlam preview: WWE needs some surprises
The "hottest party of the summer" needs to prove it has sizzle. WWE will deliver an oddly constructed SummerSlam card Sunday night from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto (kickoff show 5...
How Yankees pulled off pitching trade a week after deadline
So much for the all-encompassing trade deadline. A full nine days after July 31, the Yankees announced a deal to acquire left-hander Joe Mantiply from the Reds for cash. This...
May the 'horse' be with you
This is the horse of "Star Wars" fans' dreams. The sweet animal completely rocked her AT-AT look at the Costume Class of the World Clydesdale Show at Hollow Hill Farms...
Chinese students are working overtime to produce Amazon Alexa devices: report
Hundreds of Chinese schoolchildren have unfairly — and often illegally — been drafted into working nighttime and overtime shifts to produce Amazon’s Alexa devices, a new investigation revealed. Interviews The...
Belgian park celebrates arrival of twin baby pandas
BRUGELETTE, Belgium — A Belgian wildlife park is proudly announcing the birth of twin baby giant pandas. Pairi Daiza said in a tweet Friday that Hao Hao, a panda loaned...
Huawei unveils alternative operating system as Android ban looms
Chinese smartphone maker Huawei on Friday unveiled its proprietary operating system for phones and other devices, as US trade restrictions imposed in May threaten to cut the Chinese firm’s access...
Breaking down what to look for in new Premier League season
After two months without domestic soccer, Liverpool plays host to Norwich City on Friday to kick off the 2019-20 Premier League season. Norwich City, Sheffield United and Aston Villa were...
Celebs with the most phony Instagram followers, revealed
A new report is calling out fake Instagram followers found on celebrities' Instagram accounts. Shockingly, the Kardashians did not win this one. Ellen DeGeneres takes the cake for the most...
MTA falling behind on 'particularly troubling' station repairs: DiNapoli
Stand clear of the platform edge! A staggering 65 percent of subway platforms are either worn or damaged, according to a troubling report released Friday by state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli,...
Court unseals trove of records related to Jeffrey Epstein's pedophile case
A Manhattan federal appeals court Friday unsealed a trove of records related to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The 2,000 pages of documents are from a defamation case that could contain...
Nothing but a Speedo for this motorcycle maniac
This “Easy Rider” should take it a little less easy. A motorcyclist was spotted wearing nothing but a skimpy black bathing suit while cruising down I-90 in Madison, Wisconsin. “Oh...
Facebook may owe billions after losing facial recognition appeal
A federal appeals court on Thursday rejected Facebook Inc’s effort to undo a class-action lawsuit claiming that it illegally collected and stored biometric data for millions of users without their...
Man in golf cart terrorizes shoppers in Florida Walmart
Authorities say a 56-year-old Florida man took his golf cart on a wild ride through a Walmart store, terrorizing shoppers and ignoring deputies’ orders to stop before crashing into a...
Trump says he got 'very beautiful letter' from Kim Jong Un
President Trump on Friday said he has received a “very beautiful letter” from Kim Jong Un, adding that he could have another meeting with the North Korean leader — whose...
Mets' signing of Joe Panik is very close to reality
The Mets are not done making moves. The team is expected to sign Joe Panik on Friday if he clears waivers at 1 p.m., according to MLB Network. Panik, 28,...
FBI issues warning about online dating as scams skyrocket
The dating and romance scams involve financial fraud and recruiting so-called “money mules,” the FBI said in a public service announcement this week.
Trump applauds ICE for 'surprise' immigration raids in Mississippi
President Trump on Friday praised the ICE raids in Mississippi in which hundreds of workers were rounded up this week, saying they served as a strong deterrent to illegal immigration....
Engineers create self-powered clothing that can control your electronic devices
Your shirt might soon be able to turn on the lights and music, in addition to wicking away bacteria and sweat, thanks to researchers from Purdue University.
Equestrian shooting victim told 911 operator: 'Michael Barisone shot me'
The equestrian shot on a New Jersey farm fingered her ex-Olympian would-be killer as she lay bleeding on the back porch of her home — telling a 911 operator: “Michael...
Emiliano Sala mortuary photos: Two plead guilty after soccer star’s death
A pair of Britons pleaded guilty Friday to accessing graphic mortuary footage of the body of Argentine soccer player Emiliano Sala. The footage was later circulated on social media in...
Adam Gase's legend grows with smelling salts huff
Football is back and no one is more ready for it than Jets first-year head coach Adam Gase. If you didn’t see the excitement — or mania — in his...
The amount of caffeine it takes to trigger a migraine is surprisingly low
A study published in the American Journal of Medicine found that it doesn't take a lot of caffeinated coffee, tea, soda or energy drinks to trigger a migraine.
Delta cannot ban pit bulls on flights, DOT rules
The Department of Transportation said that airline employees can bar any animal they consider a safety threat, however, they cannot issue a blanket ban against an entire breed of dog...
A's vs. White Sox: Consistent Mike Fiers makes Under the play
Including his no-hitter on May 7, Mike Fiers has been a borderline Cy Young candidate for the A’s. Chicago In each of his last 18 starts since April 26, Fiers...
Straight Pride parade gaffe: 'We’re a totally peaceful, racist group'
The organizer of a proposed Straight Pride parade in Modesto, California, was met with jeers after accidentally saying, "We're a totally peaceful, racist group" at a city council meeting. Watch...
NYPD cop who killed knife-wielding man in 2017 will not be charged
Brooklyn prosecutors will not pursue criminal charges against the police officer who shot and killed a knife-wielding bipolar man in 2017, a law enforcement source told The Post on Friday....
Massive python slithers out of ceiling inside family's home
Two kids brushing their teeth in Australia got a sneaky surprise visit from a carpet python -- which was slithering out of a light in their bathroom. The children were...
EPA reauthorizes use of 'cyanide bombs' to kill wild animals
The Trump administration has reauthorized the use of controversial traps dubbed “cyanide bombs” to kill coyotes, foxes and other animals across the US. The Environmental Protection Agency announced this week...
'Heartbreaking' photo shows deer covered in tumors
“This to me is just heartbreaking,” said Julie Carrow, who captured the images and shared them on social media, noting that she had contacted wildlife officials.
Drunk flight attendant busted after passing out for entire trip
A boozed-up flight attendant was busted in Indiana after passengers saw her stumbling all over the cabin — and then passing out in her seat for the entire flight, according...
NASA's Hubble telescope just captured a breathtakingly vivid photo of Jupiter
The Hubble Space Telescope is really, really good at spotting distant objects in space, but it’s just as well-suited for catching a snapshot of planets that are a lot closer,...
Tiger Woods quits tournament in ominous sign
Tiger Woods withdrew from The Northern Trust on Friday morning, about two hours before he was to begin his second round of the first leg of the FedExCup Playoffs at...
Spider devours bat after trapping it inside web
This is just batty. Annette Alaniz Guajardo spotted a bat trapped in a web outside her Poteet, Texas, home on Wednesday -- and she returned hours later to find that...
John Fogerty looks back on Woodstock: 'I think we surprised ourselves'
When John Fogerty walked on stage with Creedence Clearwater Revival after midnight on Aug. 16, 1969, on Max Yasgur’s dairy farm in Bethel, he didn’t realize he was experiencing a...
FBI kept using Steele dossier for FISA renewals despite 'extreme bias'
The FBI formally documented the apparent anti-Trump bias of British ex-spy Christopher Steele shortly after the November 2016 presidential election -- yet despite the red flags, continued to use his...
MTA subway conductor busted for soliciting a prostitute
A New York City Transit employee was busted Friday morning for soliciting a prostitute in Queens, police said. Pedro Almeyda, 44, was arrested around 1:30 a.m. after approaching someone he...
Improve your dental hygiene with electric toothbrushes and water flossers on sale
Still brushing and flossing the old-school way? It’s time to step up your dental hygiene game. Electric toothbrushes and water flossers are all the rage right now — and for...
NFL reporter's radio interview ends with police run-in
You can break the law and NFL news at the same time. During a segment on Dan Patrick’s show Thursday morning, NBC Sports reporter Peter King was dialed in to...
Where to find value in early college football games
LAS VEGAS — Here are five issues on the minds of college football bettors as the opening games come into closer focus: There are an inordinate number of double-digit spread...
Tiffany Haddish has plan for romancing Giancarlo Stanton
Tiffany Haddish has the hots for Giancarlo Stanton and the “Girls Trip” actress just shot her shot. The 29-year-old Yankees slugger caught the eye of Haddish and she let the...
Mom charged after her two toddlers die minutes apart from each other
A New Jersey woman was awaiting an arraignment in a Bronx court Friday after being charged in connection with the deaths of her two toddlers, who were beaten so badly...
Trump says 'serious discussions' taking place on background checks
President Trump said Friday that “serious discussions are taking place” among congressional leaders about background checks to keep firearms out of the hands of “mentally ill or deranged people" --...
Rescuers discover key clue linked to teen missing in Malaysian jungle
Malaysian rescuers found footprints believed to belong to a 15-year-old London girl who went missing in a dense jungle during a family vacation -- as recordings of her mother’s voice...
Man gets 6 months behind bars for urinating on drunk friend, leaving him to die
An upstate man who urinated on his intoxicated friend -- and then left him to die on his grandmother’s front lawn -- was sentenced to six months behind bars, according...
Harris, Booker visit church led by pastor who called homosexuality a 'sin'
Sens. Kamala Harris and Cory Booker -- who are ardent supporters of LGBTQ rights -- attended services at a Las Vegas church led by a pastor who has described homosexuality...
Hilariously distracted tot gobbles muffins in one bite
This adorable kid's unique way of eating is equal parts funny and confusing. Edward Vaci, 3, was caught on camera by his mom popping entire muffins into his mouth. Although...
Maniac with AR-15 guns down two people on Houston highway, sparking manhunt
A maniac is on the loose after he gunned down two people with an AR-15 in the middle of Houston rush-hour traffic — and then bolted in his car, sparking...
Over 2 million Muslims make religious pilgrimage to Mecca
MECCA, Saudi Arabia — More than 2 million pilgrims have gathered in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia to perform initial rites of the hajj, an Islamic pilgrimage...
Tennessee finds year's first human case of West Nile virus
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Health officials say this year's first human case of West Nile virus in Tennessee has been reported in the state's largest county. The Shelby County Health Department...
Man serving life for murder freed over a single fingerprint
PELHAM, Tenn. — A Tennessee man serving life in prison for murder has been freed after 12 years over a single fingerprint pointing to another man. News outlets report 36-year-old...
Luke Voit is doing some running now
TORONTO — Until Luke Voit can participate in baseball activities more involved than running, no decision will be made about whether or not the first baseman will need hernia surgery....
Malaysia charges 17 Goldman Sachs figures over 1MDB scandal
Seventeen current and former Goldman Sachs bankers face as long as 10 years in Malaysian prison for their alleged role in one of the largest international embezzlement scandals, according to...
When Gleyber Torres could return to the Yankees' lineup
TORONTO — Yankees manager Boone avoided using Gleyber Torres on Thursday night after the All-Star second baseman had tests in New York on Wednesday to find the cause for lower...
Giants burned by new pass interference review rule
The Giants got a taste of the NFL’s new rule allowing challenges on pass interference penalties Thursday night and it was a sour experience. Rookie cornerback Corey Ballentine broke up...
Jets have a kicker problem
If you have ever kicked a football, think about sending your résumé to the Jets headquarters in Florham Park. Jets general manager Joe Douglas may need to hold kicker tryouts...
Domingo German's start makes Yankees postseason reality more clear
TORONTO — Let’s throw it out there to get the conversation going: What would you set as the Over-Under line for “Number of 2019 postseason games in which the Yankees’...
Corey Ballentine picks off pass in first game after tragedy
Corey Ballentine attended his first NFL game Thursday night. The free giveaway was a ball from Davis Webb. The Giants’ rookie cornerback has been a standout early in training camp...
Jets' two new weapons make strong first impression
Jamison Crowder and Ty Montgomery’s Jets debuts didn’t last long. But Sam Darnold’s two new weapons made sure to introduce themselves before getting the rest of the night off. With...
Epstein lawyers try to block attempt to unmask woman who 'recruited' accuser
Jeffrey Epstein’s lawyers filed a motion Thursday to dismiss an attempt by one of his accusers to unmask the woman who “recruited” her into the multimillionaire’s alleged harem of underage...
Kyler Murray provides glimpse of why he was top pick
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Kyler Murray's NFL debut was brief. Nevertheless, he completed nearly all of his passes and showed the mobility that made him the top overall draft pick. The...
ESPN analyst talks Jets' Adam Gase hire and Rex Ryan
ESPN analyst and former Jets GM and Dolphins executive Mike Tannenbaum talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about preparing for Sam Darnold, Adam Gase’s qualities and his relationship with Rex...
$1.3 billion Belmont Park arena proposal gets green light
Officials approved on Thursday a proposal for a controversial billion-dollar arena at Belmont Park that would become the New York Islanders next home — paving the way for construction to...
Cabbie charged for fatal hit-and-run in Chelsea
The hit-and-run cabbie who fatally struck a 77-year-old woman in Chelsea on Thursday has been charged following her death, according to police. Cops say 82-year-old hack Daniel Fusaro of Queens...
Keith Hernandez: Mets' revival could bring years of benefits
That feeling of inevitably was starting to creep in for Keith Hernandez. The dog days of August and a meaningless September seemed upon the Mets again, sitting 10 games under...
Daniel Jones' time may arrive sooner rather than later
Let’s not put the kid in Canton just yet, OK? OK? But boy oh boy, did Danny Boy turn those MetLife draft-party jeers to cheers in a hurry. You saw...
Sam Darnold's performance was so good it became forgettable
It was a Giants home game, so naturally there was far more excitement over the way Daniel Jones played Thursday night than anything Sam Darnold did. And that’s OK with...
Nut armed with 'tactical rifle' and body armor sparks chaos at Missouri Walmart
A man carrying a “tactical rifle” and clad in body armor sparked chaos when he walked into a Missouri Walmart on Thursday, police said — less than a week after...
Facebook reportedly offering 'millions' to publishers for news
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook is reportedly in talks with news publishers to offer "millions of dollars" for the rights to publish their material on its site. The move follows years...
Bob Costas' cameo was the anti-ESPN broadcast
That Joni Mitchell song nailed it: “Don’t it always seem to go / That you don’t know what you’ve got 'til it’s gone?” Saturday, what used to be the rule...
Mickey Callaway is these Mets' version of Tug McGraw
“I feel we can still make a run at this thing.” — Mickey Callaway, July 7 The most famous line in the history of the Mets was hatched on the...
New Giant blows chance to make immediate impact
Two plays told the story of safety Jabrill Peppers’ Giants debut. On his first pass attempt of the night, Jets quarterback Sam Darnold threw short to Quincy Enunwa on the...
Buttigieg: 'Systemic racism is a white problem'
"Systemic racism" in the United States "is a white problem," according to Mayor Pete Buttigieg -- who held up the El Paso shooting as proof while speaking at an event...
19 bodies hung from bridge, hacked up in Mexican gang war
Mexican police on Thursday found nine bodies hanging from a bridge, seven more hacked to bits, and another three dumped nearby in what they said was a gang turf-war massacre...
Rangers' Chris Kreider gets a qualified vote of confidence
Chris Kreider, whose long-term future with the Rangers remains uncertain, received a lukewarm vote of confidence from team president John Davidson on Thursday. "I totally expect him to be in...
Why Browns went absolutely nuts over this touchdown
A kickoff return is one of the most exciting plays in football, but is it worthy of a bench-clearing celebration? It was on Thursday. Browns rookie Damon Sheehy-Guiseppi returned a...