August 14, 2019
Mickey Callaway's curious decision dooms Mets
ATLANTA — Steven Matz’s best road start of the season carried the Mets into the seventh inning Wednesday night and then all hell broke loose. First, manager Mickey Callaway removed...
Delta Airlines worker killed in tug accident at JFK Airport
A Delta Airlines worker was killed at JFK Airport on Wednesday afternoon when an airplane tug hit him, a report said. The worker was struck by the tug near Terminal...
Israeli flight attendant who contracted measles on New York flight dies
The El Al flight attendant who contracted measles on a flight from New York has died after spending four months in a coma, Israeli officials and local reports said Wednesday....
John Hickenlooper expected to drop out of 2020 Democratic primary
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is expected to end his long-shot bid to be the Democratic presidential nominee, a source familiar with the campaign told the Associated Press. Hickenlooper is...
There's suddenly hope for a Jed Lowrie miracle
ATLANTA — Jed Lowrie is forgotten (almost), but not gone. The veteran infielder — who still hasn’t appeared in a game for the Mets after arriving on a two-year contract...
Avenatti asks judge to toss federal charges, says he's a victim of Trump agenda
Embattled attorney Michael Avenatti is asking a judge to toss the extortion charges related to his alleged $20 million shakedown of Nike -- claiming he's the victim of a political...
Orioles are glad their Yankees hell is over
For the 16th straight time on Wednesday, the Orioles faced the Yankees and lost. Afterward, right-hander Dylan Bundy admitted he was glad the teams wouldn’t meet again until next season....
Matt Harvey is getting another chance
Matt Harvey is getting another shot. The former Mets star agreed to a minor-league deal with the Athletics on Wednesday, according to MLB Network, setting up a reunion with former...
Review: 'Where'd You Go, Bernadette' is lousy Linklater
Richard Linklater directed this? Yes, the same person who brought us “Boyhood,” “Before Sunrise” and “Everybody Wants Some!!” has turned "Where'd You Go, Bernadette" — Maria Semple's popular, funny, satirical...
Dayton shooter's parents apologize for ignoring massacre in obituary
The parents of the Dayton mass shooter apologized on Wednesday for releasing an "insensitive" obituary — that failed to mention that their son slaughtered nine people, including his sister. Connor...
Inside City Winery's crushing relocation: 'It’s unfortunate, but it’s life'
David Lecomte is the only professional winemaker currently crushing grapes commercially in Manhattan. And this summer was a particularly moving experience for the 47-year-old Frenchman. That’s because his place of...
New Media chair Michael Reed shrugs off company's stock flop
New Media Investment chair and CEO Michael Reed told The Post he’s not concerned the stock has fallen by almost 25 percent since signing a deal to buy USA Today-owner...
China’s Xi to Trump: Help us save face
China has upped the ante in its trade dispute with America. By allowing the yuan to fall on foreign-exchange markets, Beijing has shown how far it will go in response...
New Jet isn't wasting chance after troubling spring
Preseason games are more important to some players than others. For the established veterans, preseason games are nothing more than a nuisance, standing in the way of the real games...
Hong Kong protesters move back to the streets
Pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong shifted out of the airport and back into the streets on Wednesday — as the Chinese appeared to mass paramilitary vehicles in a nearby sports...
Adam Gase thinks Jets receivers have a little bit of everything
ATLANTA — Adam Gase sounded like he was getting ready to take on the Hawks — and not the Falcons — when talking about his wide receiver corps this week....
Man flees with handgun after allegedly shooting teen sister
LOS ANGELES — A teenage girl was shot and killed in her Southern California home, and deputies are searching for her 18-year-old brother, who they say is a suspect, authorities...
Epstein’s death puts 'Randy Prince Andy' in a royal pickle
Britain’s Prince Andrew — who allegedly earned his rhyming nickname, Randy Andy, for his energetic bedroom calisthenics — is in a royal pickle. A friend of the late convicted pedophile...
It’s masculinity to the rescue
When a knife-wielding killer went on a bloody rampage through the streets of Sydney, Australia, this week, he was stopped in his tracks by a group of courageous men using...
Alibaba delays Hong Kong listing due to protests: sources
Chinese e-commerce platform Alibaba is weighing a delay to its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange due to massive anti-China protests that have shuttered the airport and captivated the...
Epstein told lawyers that cellmate Nicholas Tartaglione ‘roughed him up’
Jeffrey Epstein told his lawyers that a hulking ex-cop inflicted the injuries that left him nearly unconscious in his cell last month, a source close to the convicted pedophile’s case...
Wall Street slams CBS-Viacom deal, causing drop in companies' stocks
Shares of “The Big Bang Theory” network CBS plummeted Wednesday as Wall Street digested its planned merger with Viacom and decided the benefits of the merger are too little too...
Brian Poole returns to Atlanta in increasingly big Jets role
ATLANTA — Brian Poole has lined up opposite Matt Ryan and the Falcons offense plenty of times. But on Thursday night, the cornerback will be doing it wearing a different...
The 2020 Democratic wannabes shouldn’t count on recession to beat Trump
As the expert who looks like a pencil in the movie “Monsters Inc.” says on a chat-show panel, “It is my professional opinion that now is the time to panic!”...
Man hated brother so much he cut down tree featured on 'Ripley’s Believe It or Not'
A man said his hatred for his brother led him to chop down an iconic Connecticut tree that was featured on “Ripley’s Believe It or Not,” according to a report....
Child Victims Act brings 'hope' to formerly abused kids: lawyer
Hundreds of lawsuits hit state courts across New York on Wednesday, the first day the new Child Victims Act was in effect — with the majority of complaints targeting the...
How the Nets will be different with Joe Tsai
Now that Joe Tsai, the Nets’ minority owner, is closing in on his purchase of Barclays Center, that opens the door to accelerating his takeover of the rest of the...
State agency targets Grubhub with proposal to cap fees
In the latest attack on Grubhub’s businesses model, a New York state agency proposed a cap on how much third-party companies can earn helping restaurants with food orders. The New...
Jets’ Rontez Miles reunited with brother, who's now free after 6 years in prison
Through it all, through all the heartache and loneliness, separated by distance and prison walls, two brothers refused to let go of their lifelong bond. Rontez Miles and Vondre Griffin...
Trump must make it clear: The US stands squarely with Hong Kong’s people
With each passing day, Hong Kong is moving dangerously closer to a bloody explosion. America can no longer wait: It’s time to make unmistakably clear that it stands with those...
Antonio Brown faces $40K suit over chef's wild allegations
Antonio Brown's rough preseason continues. The Raiders' mercurial star wide receiver is the subject of a civil lawsuit filed by Stefano Tedeschi, also known as "The Sports Chef," who alleges...
Blame the MTA's no-shows for its mind-numbing overtime costs
Looks like MTA Chairman Pat Foye was right: Workers at his agency take a heckuva lot of days off. Data obtained by The Post show the average New York City...
This couple has been eating their wedding cake for nearly 50 years
It’s tradition for couples to freeze the top tier of their wedding cake and tuck into a slice on their one-year anniversary. David and Anne Cowburn have taken it a...
Cops escort women, children from Philadelphia house during shootout
A group of two women and two children were escorted out of the Philadelphia house where at least one gunman barricaded himself Wednesday during an hours-long standoff with police that...
Derek Jeter's sad endorsement of Don Mattingly
MIAMI — His club seemingly headed to a second consecutive last-place finish in the NL East, Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter isn't ready to disclose whether manager Don Mattingly will...
Queens principal who passed kids through bogus online classes finally ousted
A Queens principal who was busted years ago for graduating failing kids via bogus online classes has finally been ousted — after he was accused of turning a blind eye...
ThriveNYC quits cop mental health event over Blue Lives Matter sponsorship
“This was going to be to train police officers how to recognize signs of depression,” said the Staten Island Republican.
Calls for Pantaleo's ouster grow after judge's recommendation he be fired
Supporters of Eric Garner rallied at city hall Wednesday demanding that NYPD commissioner James O'Neill fire chokehold cop Daniel Pantaleo — as the Civilian Complaint Review Board and Pantaleo's lawyers...
Mississippi sheriff said local politician was 'worse than a black person'
A white Mississippi sheriff enraged over a local legislator’s opposition to the construction of a new jail said the pol was “worse than a black person,” according to a report....
Is the Uber of babysitting safe?
Need a babysitter? There’s an app for that. Uber-esque babysitting services, including the popular Bambino and UrbanSitter, are gaining traction among harried local parents, who love that they can hail...
Frustrated Golden Tate sounds off on doctor, suspension
Golden Tate took responsibility for taking a banned substance — but blamed a fertility doctor for prescribing it. A day after the NFL denied his appeal of his four-game suspension,...
Dominican Republic resort temporarily closed after mom's savage 'beatdown'
The Dominican Republic resort where a Delaware mother said she was savagely beaten and left for dead has temporarily shuttered — because fewer and fewer tourists want to stay there....
Injured Yankees star has good news
Luke Voit walked into the Yankees’ clubhouse with a T-shirt soaked with sweat after going through agility drills, fielding ground balls outdoors and hitting indoors Wednesday morning. “It feels a...
Man dead after taco-eating contest at minor league game
FRESNO, Calif. -- A man died shortly after competing in a taco-eating contest at a minor league baseball game in California, authorities said Wednesday. Dana Hutchings, 41, of Fresno, died...
The Mets' plan after avoiding total Jeff McNeil nightmare
ATLANTA — The Mets have largely avoided lost playing time for their most significant pieces this season, but Wednesday the lineup took a substantial hit, if only for possibly the...
These houses with water slides certainly make a splash
This summer may be mild, but that shouldn’t stop you from getting wet and wild. Three on-the-market homes in the tri-state area include thrilling water slides for their new owners...
Welcome to the world of wildly colorful, patterned home decor
In design today, more is more. Despite a decade-long — and seemingly never-ending — craze for pared-down midcentury modern pieces, the maximalist approach to decor has been creeping back into...
CC Sabathia will return to Yankees in time for a familiar foe
CC Sabathia will come off the injured list on Sunday and start at Yankee Stadium against the Indians — the team with which he began his career in 2001. The...
Daniel Jones responds to Giants owner's curious wish
Rookie quarterback Daniel Jones seemed unfazed by Giants owner John Mara stating he hopes the sixth-overall pick doesn’t see any snaps this season, hoping instead that franchise quarterback Eli Manning...
Off-duty veteran NYPD cop commits suicide, ninth this year
A veteran cop became the ninth NYPD officer to commit suicide this year when he shot himself in the head at his Queens home Wednesday evening — just a day...
Celebrity event guru Colin Cowie’s old condo to hit market
The former home of celebrity wedding planner Colin Cowie at 12 E. 12th St. will soon hit the market for $12.49 million. In March, Page Six reported that Cowie, who’s...
Brooklyn grocery store raided by NYC Sheriff's officers
Where there's smoke... A raid on a Brooklyn grocery store Wednesday turned up a massive trove of untaxed cigarettes, snuff and liquor -- valued at more than half a million...
Bronx NYCHA complex has been depending on generators for a month
While City Hall demands answers from Con Edison following the summer's blackouts, residents of a Bronx public housing complex have spent the last month depending on generators to keep their...
After trade from Celtics to Suns, Aron Baynes lists Mass. manse
Aron Baynes, a former Celtic now playing for the Phoenix Suns, is listing his home in Newton, Mass., for $1.69 million. The newly renovated home at 18 Walnut Park is...
Le Cirque scion tries again to sell $2M Manhattan duplex
Marilyn Monroe once lived in a Sutton Place building at 444 E. 57th St. with her intellectual hubby, the playwright Arthur Miller. The same apartment tower was also once home...
Edie Parker founder lists East Side co-op with pops of neon
Brett Heyman, the founder of handbag company Edie Parker, and her husband Gregory have listed their stunning co-op at 125 E. 72nd St. for $7.75 million. The couple bought the...
This is the $10M loft of late rock photographer Ken Regan
A full-floor Flatiron loft that was once home to the late photojournalist Ken Regan has hit the market for $10 million. The 4,100-square-foot unit, at 6 W. 20th St., features...
City Council passes reforms after cops grab baby from mom at benefits center
Responding to a disturbing December scuffle where a mother had her baby ripped from her arms by cops at a Brooklyn benefits center, the City Council passed a legislative package...
How Luis Severino's return to Yankees can be game-changing
Luis Severino played catch in shallow right field with catching instructor Jason Brown as pitching coach Larry Rothschild locked in on every throw. The Yankee Stadium stands were empty and...
Nancy Pelosi calls McConnell 'Moscow Mitch'
Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday taunted Mitch McConnell, using the nickname “Moscow Mitch” while lambasting the Senate majority leader for blocking bills to promote gun safety and protect US elections from...
The bizarre painting of Bill Clinton that Epstein had in his townhouse
"It was hanging up there prominently — as soon as you walked in — in a room to the right," a source told The Post. "Everybody who saw it laughed...
Democrats head for worst-case scenario and other commentary
2020 watch: Dems Head for Worst-Case Scenario Judging from polls before and after the recent presidential debates, J.T. Young at The Hill believes “Democrats are headed for a worst scenario:...
Ohio State scores commit from LeBron James' 'nephew'
LeBron James will have yet another reason to watch Ohio State. The Buckeyes landed four-star point guard Demetrius "Meechie" Johnson Jr. for their 2021 class this week, a rising junior...
Plastic surgeon caught with huge cache of weapons in his BMW: cops
A Long Island plastic surgeon was caught with an enormous cache of weapons in his car -- that included five fully loaded assault rifles, body armor and more than 1,600...
Tyronn Lue is close to battling LeBron's Lakers
Tyronn Lue nearly reunited with LeBron James this spring. Now, the veteran NBA coach may soon be tasked with taking down The King. The Clippers are close to hiring Lue...
Judge eases security on accused CIA leaker Joshua Schulte
Judge Paul Crotty ruled Wednesday that Schulte, an ex-CIA technician accused of slipping classified documents to Wikileaks, can now have monitored contact with non-immediate family members.
Video: Humpback whale pops up near New York Harbor
A whale was spotted frolicking in waters near the New York Harbor on Tuesday, according to footage posted on the NYPD Special Ops' Twitter account. An NYPD Harbor Unit captured...
Sanitation worker racked up $17K in tickets, fines using scavenged plates
He used one man’s trash in an attempt to stay clean. A city sanitation worker from Staten Island used license plates he picked up from a dumpster to remain incognito,...
Jeffrey Epstein's last words to lawyer before his jailhouse death
Jeffrey Epstein was confident he could fight the child sex trafficking charges against him and was in "great spirits" just hours before his jailhouse death on Saturday morning -- even...
At least 6 police officers shot in Philadelphia standoff
Six police officers were shot during a wild gun battle in Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon — sparking a massive, hours-long standoff that was still going on as of 8:30 p.m.,...
8chan owner Jim Watkins faces grilling on extremist content
The House Committee on Homeland Security subpoenaed Jim Watkins, the owner of the far-right internet message board 8chan, as part of a probe into the social media site’s connections to...
Carmelo Anthony playing pick-up with Nets players is just that
Former Knicks star Carmelo Anthony has reportedly been working out with a host of Nets players in Los Angeles. But sources tell The Post that’s all it is, pick-up games...
RFK Jr. leads anti-vaxxers in court over ban on vaccine exemptions
ALBANY — Hundreds of “anti-vaxxers” swarmed the state courthouse Wednesday calling for a repeal of a new law that bans all nonmedical exemptions from school vaccine requirements. Robert F. Kennedy...
Owners of kitty swiped by nanny win custody — and have change of heart
“We have no plans for euthanization at this time,” Julie Berman told The Post. “As long as he isn’t suffering we’ll continue to work on a treatment plan for him.”
Epstein judge wants answers about first incident in jail
The judge overseeing the criminal case against late convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein wants to know if an investigation into the millionaire's apparent suicide will include a probe into his prior...
Motorcycle-theft ring busted for stealing dozens of bikes
Authorities busted a Big Apple motorcycle-theft ring that "chopped up" dozens of stolen bikes and sold the parts for cash over a six-month span, law enforcement officials revealed Wednesday. Members...
Three contenders with different odds for BMW Championship
Medinah No. 3 is a 7,657-yard, par-72 beast of a golf course just outside of Chicago that has hosted five major championships and a Ryder Cup in its storied history....
PetSmart customer says dog's nose badly cut at grooming session
A Virginia dog owner says her pooch's dog suffered a severe nose injury in a PetSmart grooming session gone wrong. Victoria Lawhorne said the PetSmart in Chester called her with...
Driver bizarrely 'double parks' on top of another car in New Jersey
How's that for double-parking? A driver literally parked on top of another car on a New Jersey residential street Wednesday morning -- and a passerby snapped a photo of the...
Disconnecting from tech causes withdrawal symptoms: study
Going off the grid is good for the soul -- if you can survive the withdrawal symptoms. A new study looked at the emotional roller coaster of "digital detox" vacations,...
Accused Somali pirate hauled before judge in Brooklyn, denied bail
An accused pirate who was allegedly part of a Somali crew that kidnapped an American journalist and held him hostage on a hijacked ship while demanding a $20 million bounty...
Dow plummets more than 800 points on recession red flag
Wall Street was a bloodbath Wednesday with the Dow Jones Industrial Average suffering its worst day of the year after investors freaked out over a geeky signal that a recession...
Seagram's heiress Clare Bronfman pays feds $6M over role in Nxivm
Seagram's liquor heiress Clare Bronfman has coughed up $6 million to the US government for her role in accused upstate sex cult Nxivm, according to new court documents. Bronfman, who...
FTC chief prepared to break up Big Tech — if he ‘has to’
The head of the FTC said he's prepared to break up big tech companies by undoing past mergers as the agency probes whether the firms are hurting competition.
Giant insect terrorizes commuters on the subway
Delays, service changes and humongous bugs, oh my! The MTA had one more pest plaguing the subway system on Tuesday when a massive praying mantis joined commuters for a ride....
18-year-old daughter of British tycoon found dead in pool
The 18-year-old daughter of a wealthy British entrepreneur has been found dead in a swimming pool after a night out of partying with friends in Majorca, Spain, according to a...
I created 38 crazy, fake dating profiles — and guys loved them
It started seven years ago, with a favor: One of Robyn Lynne Norris’ friends had signed up with OkCupid and asked her to review her online dating profile. Back then,...
Yankees' season-long Orioles annihilation is mercifully over
Gary Sanchez’s first three games off the injured list looked very similar to the stretch leading to his second stint on the shelf. Not good. Two games don’t guarantee the...
The other Celtics guard who got away: 'A night before free agency, I was a Knick'
The Knicks whiffed on a Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving duo, watching the All-Stars head across town to Brooklyn in free agency. Turns out they even got Irving’s backup with the Celtics...
A vaccine for cat-allergy sufferers is on the way
Cat allergy got you in mew-sery? This news may change your life fur-ever.
Meet the next girl to play in the LLWS
It's been a half-decade since Mo'ne Davis became a national sensation, becoming the first girl in Little League World Series history to earn a win and pitch a shutout. Now...
King dumb: Steve King raises eyebrows with bizarre defense of anti-abortion legislation
Controversial Iowa Congressman Steve King, in an eyebrow-raising defense of his anti-abortion legislation, questioned Wednesday whether there would "be any population of the world left" if not for rape and...
Pelosi warns post-Brexit UK not to mess with 1998 Ireland peace pact
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued a warning to the United Kingdom Wednesday amid talks of a free trade deal with the US after Britain departs the European Union. The top-ranking...
Anna Wintour expands title in Condé Nast reshuffling
Anna Wintour’s already big job just got bigger. In a series of big changes at Condé Nast announced Wednesday, Wintour — the editor in chief of Vogue and artistic director...
Cop pelted with Chinese food during wild Bronx melee: video
An unruly crowd in the Bronx fought with police and tossed a tin of Chinese food at a plainclothes cop while officers tried to make an arrest on Saturday, a...
Chinese think tank urges government to impose greenhouse gas caps
An influential Chinese think tank is calling on the government to set absolute caps on climate-warming greenhouse gas to ensure the country is on course for emissions to peak by...
The absurd 'pumpkin spice' craze is officially dead thanks to Spam
It’s a balmy 80 degrees in New York City today, but the pumpkin spice latte is here — and it’s dead on arrival. Yes, it’s Aug. 14. Yes, sidewalks are still...
Arctic Ocean could have no ice in September if global temps rise, study warns
A shocking new study says that sea ice in the Arctic could completely disappear through September each summer if average global temperatures increase by as little as 2 degrees Celsius...
Israel bracing for Temple Mount visit by Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib
Israeli officials are preparing for the possibility that Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib -- the first Muslim women elected to Congress -- may visit the Temple Mount in Jerusalem...
Eli Manning's chemistry growing with two Giants receivers
Highlights from the Giants practice on Wednesday: Something good Eli Manning had another solid day, going 5-for-6 in the 7-on-7 drills. He and receiver Bennie Fowler seem to be bolstering...
This common mineral may damage teen brains: study
This micro mineral could be doing macro damage. Researchers at Mount Sinai's Icahn School of Medicine have found that childhood exposure to the mineral manganese can potentially impact their motor...
Bacteria-embedded bodysuit may help combat body odor
The pale gray, long-sleeved “Skin II” contains healthy probiotic bacteria, reducing the smell of body odor, said its designer Rosie Broadhead.
Amazon driver's impressive delivery: 'He must have been confident'
An English woman claims her Amazon package was delivered successfully -- by being thrown into her second-floor window. Claudine McLaren, a 43-year-old who lives in Leicestershire, said she came home...
Cops have a little fun after person mistakenly texts officer 'we got high together girl!'
An awkward exchange between a Missouri cop and a person who thought they were talking to a friend they “got high with” went viral after police posted a screenshot of...
Terrifying moment huge shark brushed up against family's boat caught on video
A Massachusetts family is reliving their breathless encounter with a great white shark estimated to be up to 17 feet long during a boating trip on Cape Cod Bay, saying...
Sorry, Android users: These iPhone snobs won't date you
Forget dreamy eyes the color of the ocean. For young daters, the color of text messages is all that matters. When people with iPhones text each other, their messages send...
Gay penguins adopt abandoned egg after attempting to hatch stones
A gay penguin couple at Berlin Zoo has been given an egg to adopt after staff noticed their attempts to hatch stones.
Baker Mayfield is devouring all the Browns hate
When the pity stops, the hate starts. At least that is how Baker Mayfield is perceiving the reaction to the Browns this offseason, with the quarterback having a slew of...
Japan's robot preacher is freaking people out
A 400-year-old Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, is using a $1 million humanoid to reach a younger generation, but foreigners are repulsed by it. The Kodaji Temple, in a partnership...
Telephone pole crash is a warning against texting and driving
A telephone pole was snapped in half by a Massachusetts woman who was texting and driving. Miraculously, she walked away with only minor injuries — but was issued a citation...
Kristaps Porzingis sculpting 'Ivan Drago' revenge body for NBA return
Watch out, Knicks. Kristaps Porzingis is coming. The former Knicks star, who missed the entire 2018-19 NBA season recovering from a torn ACL and was traded to the Mavericks before...
Yankees' revolving door of arms continues with Giants pickup
Meet the Yankees' newest exciting arm: Ryan Dull. The right-hander was acquired off waivers from the Giants, the team announced Wednesday. He was added to the 40-man roster, resulting in...
Pitching is Cubs' biggest culprit in road woes
It’s been one of the enduring mysteries of the 2019 baseball season. Why have the Chicago Cubs been so bad on the road? There’s a chance for bettors to ponder...
Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren in statistical dead heat: poll
Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Elizabeth Warren are in a statistical dead heat in a national poll of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, with Sen. Bernie Sanders coming in...
Man arrested on suspicion of deliberately killing peacocks
The 61-year-old turned himself in on Tuesday and is facing two counts of animal cruelty. He was being held on $80,000 bail.
Arizona baby falls ill after consuming flour disguised as baby formula: report
Arizona law enforcement are investigating several cases of parents reportedly purchasing tampered packages of baby formula that had been emptied and filled with baking flour, a report said. Madeline Roque...
Team accused of sign-stealing in LLWS controversy
Barrington (Rhode Island) Little League made the Little League World Series, and the team it beat to get there says it cheated to do it. After Barrington beat Goffstown (New...
Teen apparently tweets from smart fridge after mom bans electronics
How cool is this kid? A teenage Ariana Grande superfan with tens of thousands of Twitter followers had all of her electronics confiscated by her mother — so she turned...
Ancient 'Jurassic world' of volcanoes discovered under Australia
A so-called "Jurassic world" has been discovered, consisting of approximately 100 ancient volcanoes, buried deep inside central Australia.
Woman calls 911 on black teens raising funds for football team
An Arkansas jail administrator's wife allegedly held a group of black teens at gunpoint -- when they were going door to door to raise money for their high school football team....
‘I’m the GM of the New York Yankees’: Arrest video shows Brian Cashman as cops confront him with guns drawn
This is the moment that Brian Cashman faced a team in blue even more intimidating than the Yankees. The Bronx Bombers’ longtime general manager’s harrowing encounter with Connecticut cops —...
Beto O'Rourke set to return to campaign trail with 'major' speech
Beto O'Rourke will mark his return to the presidential campaign trail by giving a "major address" Thursday in his hometown of El Paso, Texas -- the scene of a mass...
Why vain young men aren't eating their fruits and veggies
We didn't need a study to tell us that we're not eating enough vegetables. However, understanding why people aren't eating square meals may be a good place to start. Body-conscious...
Boy finds ancient woolly mammoth tooth in Amish country
A 12-year-old boy visiting Ohio's Amish Country may be one of the youngest archaeologists in history. Jackson Hepner was staying at The Inn at Honey Run in Millersburg, Ohio, with...
Crazy, stupid, Louvre: Museum visitors furious over 'Mona Lisa' time limit
She may be the only one smiling. Visitors to Paris’ famed Louvre Museum are furious that museum staff are allowing them less than a minute to view the famed "Mona...
Two Ebola patients in Congo 'cured' with new drugs
KINSHASA, Congo — Two Ebola patients who were treated with new drugs in the city of Goma in eastern Congo have been declared “cured” and returned to their home. Top...
Toxicology tests reveal what may caused soccer star's fatal plane crash
Argentinian soccer star Emiliano Sala — and likely his pilot — were exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide before they were killed in a plane crash, a report revealed...
'Zombie homes' lure black mold, drug addicts to Brooklyn neighborhood
Sheepshead Bay is infested with zombies. But a lust for brains isn’t the problem — it’s mold, feral cats, drifters and property values. The properties located at 4, 5 and...
Rare extra bone could be source of Andrew Luck's mysterious injury
You probably have never heard of the Os Trigonum, and the odds you have one are slim. But Andrew Luck does have this extra little bone behind his left ankle,...
Dayton shooter's obituary mentions his 'kind smile,' leaves out killing spree
The Dayton mass shooter was "a funny, articulate and intelligent man with striking blue eyes and a kind smile" — or so his family says in an obituary that conveniently...
US urges caution in travel advisory for Hong Kong travelers
The US State Department issued a travel advisory Wednesday for Hong Kong, urging “increased caution” due to the ongoing civil unrest. Flights resumed Wednesday at Hong Kong’s airport after two...
Four Loko teases hard seltzer with 14 percent alcohol
Four Loko to White Claw: hold my beer. Four Loko, the controversial canned malt beverage, is hyping its entry into the hard seltzer market. The "drank" brand tweeted out a...
Bloodthirsty squirrels are lurking in NYC park
Aggressive squirrels are sinking their rodentures into park-goers. There's been a concerning number of squirrel bites and scratches in Lower Manhattan's Rockefeller Park Playground area, the Battery Park City Authority...
Child-abuse claim spurred ex-Olympian's alleged shooting of equestrienne: lawyer
The former US dressage Olympian charged with shooting an equestrienne on his sprawling New Jersey farm had been accused of child abuse by the victim — and was quizzed by...
How a bratwurst and Michael Clarke Duncan helped crack a disturbing murder case
A Colorado man sentenced this week to life in prison for killing a woman two years ago was tied to the slaying by DNA found on a 6-inch bratwurst lodged...
'Dogfishing' is the latest strange dating app trend
Sure, dating is "ruff" -- but this is doggone wrong! Lonely hearts are deceiving love interests on dating apps by engaging in a practice known as "dogfishing" -- when the...
Jilted lover who killed ex, comedy club owner spent hours inside home: prosecutors
A jilted ex-boyfriend charged in a double murder spent 3-and-a-half hours inside a New Jersey home before he was caught chasing his lover down the street and stabbing her to...
Third teen busted in 2016 home invasion, murder of elderly Brooklyn woman
Cops busted a third teen in the 2016 home invasion and murder of an elderly woman in Brooklyn, police and sources said Wednesday. Andrew Washington, 19, was arrested around 12:10...
Why learning a trade could be the career change you need
For the past six years, Destanie Greczkowski has worked in retail, but now she’s switching gears and moving into the automotive industry. When the Jamaica resident graduates this November from...
NBA player leaks Adam Silver's cell phone number on Snapchat
There are social media mistakes. Then there’s this. Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. turned into a living “you’re not you when you’re hungry meme” when he accidentally leaked his...
What the Buck-eye? Ohio State wants to trademark the word 'the'
Make that "The" Ohio State University. The Buckeyes have filed a trademark application to use the word "the" on its merchandise, potentially giving it limited domain over one of the...
Bloody mess as cop sued for dropping woman on face
A suspect who was face-slammed during a drunken 2018 arrest is now suing the Gilbert Police Department in Arizona. Samantha Glass, 36, claims police officer Christopher Robinson used "unnecessary and...
Rep. Nydia Velázquez calls for probe into jail where Epstein died
Rep. Nydia Velázquez on Wednesday joined the growing number of officials calling for a soup-to-nuts investigation into the apparent suicide of accused child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein in the federal...
MTA employee busted using work E-ZPass for Uber side gig
He thought he was on E-Z street. An MTA Bridges and Tunnels employee was busted using his work E-ZPass at least 130 times — while doing a side gig as...
Trump order could weaken protections for threatened butterflies
GREENBELT, Md. — Hand-raising monarch butterflies in the midst of a global extinction crisis, Laura Moore and her neighbors gather round in her suburban Maryland yard to launch a butterfly...
Girl pokes crab and faces 'claw-ful' consequence
Ouch! A woman from Buon Ma Thuot, DakLak, Vietnam, knowingly stuck her hand into a sink full of crabs. According to her, she "just wanted to poke [them]." One of...
Americans love to eat breakfast for dinner: poll
Between trendy new foods and a focus on health, the majority of Americans think breakfast is continuing to evolve as a meal -- and skipping it could have a big...
Homeless man assaults cop while being arrested in Chelsea, police say
A homeless man assaulted a police officer when she asked him for ID in Chelsea, police and sources said Wednesday. The cop had asked 28-year-old Brian Thayer for his identification...
Air pollution in cities as bad for lungs as smoking 20 cigarettes a day, study says
Living on a busy road for a decade was found to be equivalent to getting through a packet of cigarettes daily — for 29 years, according to research by the...
Fast-spreading fungus could drive bananas to extinction
Imagine a world with no bananas: no banana for breakfast smoothies, no peanut butter and banana sandwiches at lunch and no banana splits for dessert. This tragic scenario could soon...
Stan Van Gundy bolting ESPN in major NBA media move
Turner Sports is revamping its NBA coverage and is on the verge of hiring Stan Van Gundy away from ESPN to be a prominent game analyst, The Post has learned....
How do I deal with my vindictive new boss?
I have worked for a school for 12 years. I’ve always received excellent reviews and I am well-liked by my peers. However, we recently got a new boss who has...
Old wives' tail: Japanese researchers build robotic appendage to help elderly keep their balance
Millions of years after the ancestors of humans evolved to lose their tails, a research team at Japan’s Keio University have built a robotic one they say could help unsteady...
Biden holds lead in SC despite gaffes and rocky debates
In spite of his recent flubs and rocky debate performances, Joe Biden has maintained a double-digit lead over fellow Democratic presidential hopefuls Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders in South...
Cinnamon Coca-Cola is coming to the US
After debuting a version of the flavor for United Kingdom customers, the company is bringing the flavor to the US.
Disabled man risks his life to rescue kitten stuck in storm drain
Watch the heartwarming moment a disabled man abandons his wheelchair to save a stranded kitten that was stuck in a storm drain. Although the terrain was difficult to navigate, Abu...
'Miracle solution' touted as treatment for cancer is the 'same as drinking bleach': FDA
The products, often sold under variations of the name “Miracle Mineral Solution,” “MMS,” “Water Purification Solution (WPS),” and others, can cause serious or potentially life-threatening side effects due to its...
One home run sums up Tigers' sad season
As the Orioles prepare to limp out of the Bronx, they can take solace in that they may not be baseball's most embarrassing team. The Tigers shared a helpful reminder...
Loud, smelly, student-friendly hostels could return to NYC
Backpackers rejoice. There might soon be a cheap bunk bed waiting for you in New York City. After a nearly decadelong ban, a new bill could soon legalize hostels in...
Mom goes on solo adventure to Disney World after dropping kids off at school
You can never be too old for Disney World — even if you’re going solo. Florida mom Lisa DiNoto dropped off her kids for their first day of school and...
Aaron Rodgers will not be giving updates on Matt LaFleur relationship
Aaron Rodgers and first-year Packers coach Matt LaFleur are getting along just fine, thanks. Speaking with reporters Tuesday, the 35-year-old quarterback addressed his relationship with LaFleur. It has been scrutinized...
Mets summoning familiar face with McNeil going on IL
The Mets are calling on a familiar face to help cope with their latest injury. They're calling up Ruben Tejada as Jeff McNeil is going on the 10-day injured list...
Monster penguins the size of humans once roamed New Zealand
Scientists in New Zealand have found fossilized bones from an extinct monster penguin that was about the size of an adult human and swam the oceans some 60 million years...
Playing with fire but taking big favorite in this MLB matchup
“Punk-ass b----es from the right call me ‘Fredo.’ My name is Chris Cuomo. Fredo was from ‘The Godfather.’ He was a weak brother. It’s a f---ing insult to your people....
Woman fatally struck after drunk driver jumps Bronx curb: cops
A woman was fatally hit by a drunk, speeding driver who drove his car onto the sidewalk in the Bronx over the weekend, cops said Wednesday. Francisco Rosario, 29, was...
Stepmom arrested after 4-year-old girl dies from boiling water burns
A Texas woman is facing charges for not seeking medical treatment for her 4-year-old stepdaughter -- who burned herself with boiling water and died, authorities said. Juana Marquez, 42, called...
Epstein’s gal pal lying low with new beau, 'rarely ventures out' of mansion
Jeffrey Epstein’s former gal pal Ghislaine Maxwell, who has been accused of procuring underage victims for the millionaire pedophile, has been living in a secluded Massachusetts mansion with her new...
The Red Sox pitching staff is a constantly evolving disaster
Andrew Cashner failed to help the Red Sox's starting rotation, but he could become their desperate bullpen savior. After posting a brutal 8.01 ERA over six starts since being acquired...
Trump speaks with Sen. Murphy about gun background checks
President Trump spoke to another Democratic senator about moving forward on legislation regarding background checks in the aftermath of two mass shootings in Dayton and El Paso. Speaking with reporters...
Professional poker player allegedly scammed airport travelers for years
A professional poker player suspected of doling out bad beats to unsuspecting travelers for four years with dark tales of money woes has been arrested in Detroit, authorities said. Michael...
3-year-old sells lemonade to raise money for babies in need
When 3-year-old Ava Lewis decided to start a lemonade stand this summer, the Durham, NC, tot knew just where her profits would go. "I want to help babies," Ava told...
United Airlines tightens alcohol rules after flight crew's arrests
United Airlines has strengthened its alcohol policy for pilots -- a week after two of them were arrested for allegedly being under the influence before a flight from Scotland to...
Boy Scouts hit with lawsuits under over secret 'perversion files'
The Boy Scouts of America is facing a new round of allegations that it knew for years about pedophile scout leaders -- but covered up the scandal with its secret...
Homeless man sorry for savagely butchering college golf star
A homeless man who admitted killing Iowa State University golf star Celia Barquin Arozamena has apologized for his savage act, saying he’s sorry for “stripping a life from society.” The...
Online petition seeks to rename Trump Tower street after Barack Obama
It started out as a joke, but an online petition to rename the street outside Trump Tower after former President Barack Obama has amassed nearly 100,000 signatures. The petition on...
'Storm Area 51' faker announces real 'Alienstock Festival'
The man who vowed to "see them aliens" — aka the founder of the viral Facebook group "Storm Area 51" — is instead settling for a blowout bash with a...
Global warming causes ultra-rare lightning storms near North Pole
Over the weekend, the icy region saw 48 individual lightning strikes within 300 miles of the pole, with more than 1,000 hitting within 600 miles of the pole, according to...
Dow plunges 650 points as recession alarm blares
Stock market optimism is so yesterday. Wall Street suffered a brutal morning Wednesday after the yield on the 10-year Treasury note briefly dipped below the yield of the 2-year note...
This game reminds wagerers there are no sure things
LAS VEGAS — If you’ve followed sports betting for any time at all, hopefully you’ve heard the advice that, “There’s no such thing as a sure thing.” Most bettors may...
'Sydney Stabber' victim identified as 24-year-old escort
The man who went on a wild stabbing spree in Sydney, Australia, this week killed a woman during his rampage -- 24-year-old escort Michaela Dunn, according to a new report....
Accused killer of Utah college student now faces child porn charges
The man accused of killing University of Utah sorority sister Mackenzie Lueck was hit with unrelated child pornography charges this week after investigators probed his computer, according to a new...
Jerry Jones compares Cowboys' contract woes to 'spurting blood'
Jerry Jones had a bizarre way of telling people he's not worried about the Dallas Cowboys' contract disputes. The longtime Cowboys owner used an unsettling analogy about a nearly severed...
The vicious punch that sent boxer straight into retirement
Bare-knuckle boxing proved its brutality with a horrific knockout on Saturday night. Johnavan Vistante was on the receiving end of a savage right hook that left him sprawled out on...
High-end hairdryer gives salon-quality results at a discount price
Choosing a hairdryer seems like an easy enough task. After all, they serve the same function — blowing hot air to your locks so you can style them just the...
Macy's shares plunge as discounts eat into profits
Macy’s cut its full-year earnings forecast after missing Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit for the first time in two years, as the department store operator discounted heavily to clear...
Drunk, anti-Semitic vandals go to town on apartment complex: cops
Two New Jersey teens have been accused of going on a booze-fueled vandalism spree in which they spray-painted swastikas around an apartment complex in Mount Olive, according to reports. A...
WeWork files for IPO, shows $900 million loss in first half of year
WeWork joined the ranks of Uber and other money-losing startups Wednesday when it revealed it’s bleeding cash ahead of an IPO. The parent company of WeWork, the $47 billion landlord...
GOP senator demands Barr 'rip up' 2008 Epstein deal, bring co-conspirators to justice
Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) has urged Attorney General William Barr to "rip up the non-prosecution, non-investigation agreement" for Jeffrey Epstein so that co-conspirators are brought to justice. "Too many of...
Andrew Cuomo to propose bill that 'redefines domestic terrorism'
ALBANY -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced plans Wednesday to propose a bill that "redefines domestic terrorism” in light of an uptick in mass shootings nationwide. "There is an anger out...
Protesters apologize after days of chaos at Hong Kong airport
Flights have resumed at Hong Kong’s airport after two days of chaos and violence involving pro-democracy demonstrators, who offered their apologies Wednesday to stranded passengers, according to reports. A few...
Antonio Brown shows off 'circumcised' feet during 'Hard Knocks'
Antonio Brown's choice in headgear isn't the only storyline of the NFL preseason. On Tuesday's episode of "Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Oakland Raiders," viewers were treated to a...
Romeo learns 10,000 texts, threats is not a good way to seal the deal
A Florida creep sent a woman roughly 10,000 text messages during a 12-day span, including threats that they would “die together,” deputies said. Nicholas C. Nelson, 48, of Parkland, was...
Epstein accuser sues his estate, claims gal pal 'oversaw the process'
Jeffrey Epstein accuser Jennifer Araoz sued the late pedophile's estate and his gal pal Ghislaine Maxwell on Wednesday as part of the first wave of civil actions under the newly...
Russia says radiation levels spiked in area around weapons test explosion
Radiation levels near the site of a deadly explosion of an apparent nuclear-powered missile being tested in Russia spiked by up to 16 times above normal, according to the country’s...
Man who lost wife in El Paso mass shooting invites public to her funeral
A man who lost his wife in the El Paso Walmart shooting rampage is inviting the general public to her funeral -- because he doesn’t have any other family in...
Obese raccoon needs to go on a diet
This fat raccoon needs to lay off the garbage. Watch as Tema, a pet raccoon in Kemerovo, Russia, crawls across the floor, appearing unable to walk. “He can run," the...
A status report on Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Giancarlo Stanton, another slugger who has been limited by health woes this season, is making progress from his right knee sprain. He’s running “75-85 percent”...
Yankees' two big sluggers show signs of snapping slumps
The Yankees’ offense continues to produce, even with two of the team’s most dangerous hitters in lengthy slumps. Gary Sanchez entered Tuesday’s game against the Orioles with just one hit...
Family sues Walmart after dresser falls and suffocates toddler
The parents of a 2-year old girl who died after suffocating between the drawers of a toppled dresser have filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Walmart. Destiny Russell says she found...
Why Mets could give Tebow another shot
Could Tim Tebow play a second season at Triple-A Syracuse for the Mets? The chance of that happening isn't out of the question, according to Syracuse manager Gary Tony DeFrancesco....
Mom of WWE legend Chyna threatens to sue 'Autopsy' show on her death
The mother of WWE Hall of Famer Chyna is trying to stop the television network Reelz from airing an upcoming episode of its new docuseries, "Autopsy: The Last Hours Of..."...
Lawsuits pour in against Catholic Church as Child Victims Act takes effect
Victims of child sex abuse in New York who had been waiting decades to bring their cases to court finally had their chance on Wednesday. The state’s long-awaited Child Victims...
Double whammy shows the tenuousness of Mets' playoff dream
ATLANTA — The Braves have so much athleticism and talent, starting with leadoff slugger Ronald Acuna Jr., who wrecked the Mets on Tuesday night. The Mets only have so much...
Four New York lawmakers open up about childhood sexual abuse
Four female state lawmakers spoke out as survivors of childhood sexual abuse in Times Square Tuesday, unveiling a new video encouraging others to come forward. “I went through years of...
Dodgers rookie star helps 'Gingergaard' pick up 1st MLB win
MIAMI — Even by the Dodgers' high-scoring standards, Tuesday night was extraordinary. Rookie Will Smith achieved another milestone in the storybook start to his big league career with his first...
Jail guards assigned to watch Epstein fell asleep before his death
The two Manhattan jail guards tasked with monitoring Jeffrey Epstein before he died fell asleep on the job and fudged the log entries to show they checked on him and...
Mets closer gets demoted
ATLANTA — As Mets manager Mickey Callaway attempts to figure out roles for his relievers, this much seems clear: Edwin Diaz will only pitch when there’s a cushion or the...
Nine-foot alligator bites South Carolina woman walking her dog
A South Carolina woman was bitten by a nine-foot alligator while walking her dog on Monday night, police said. The 68-year-old woman was walking her dog near a pond in...
Kitten rescued from George Washington Bridge by good Samaritan
A tiny kitten found dodging traffic on the George Washington Bridge was rescued by a good Samaritan on Monday, authorities said. Port Authority Police officers were dispatched in the afternoon...