August 20, 2019
Brandon Nimmo takes another major step in return to Mets
Brandon Nimmo is knocking on the door. The Mets outfielder had his rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Syracuse Tuesday at Lehigh Valley. He played five innings in center field and...
New Jersey stays alive in LLWS with major-league final play
Sal Garcia motored into second base after his double, stood tall on the bag and did a little shimmy toward his Elmora Youth Little League dugout. His teammates from Elizabeth,...
Emergency declaration issued ahead of 'Storm Area 51' event
Nevada officials have issued an emergency declaration ahead of the viral "Storm Area 51" raid that's supposed to happen next month -- fearing they could be overwhelmed by all the...
Sonny Gray showing off like he rarely did with Yankees
CINCINNATI — Sonny Gray was terrific for Cincinnati once again, especially at a key moment in the third inning. The former Yankees pitcher -- who was shipped out of The...
Cops find weapons, white supremacist propaganda after alleged neo-Nazi crashes car
If this alleged New Jersey neo-Nazi hadn't wrecked his car last month, he could still be living under the radar -- with a massive arsenal of weapons and white supremacist...
Where these injured Yankees stars stand now
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Yankees received good news Tuesday concerning injured right-handers Luis Severino and Dellin Betances, who are rehabbing in Tampa. Severino threw a short side session and is...
Chirlane McCray speaks out on cop suicides after ThriveNYC controversy
First lady Chirlane McCray took to Twitter on Tuesday night to speak out about the rash of cop suicides that has shaken the NYPD this year. Replying to a post...
How ex-Alabama QB barely won the Oklahoma starting job
NORMAN, Okla. — Jalen Hurts' rise to the starting quarterback position at Oklahoma wasn't a foregone conclusion, despite his wealth of championship experience at Alabama. Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley took...
Man jailed in connection to brothers who vanished on business trip faces new charges
The Missouri man jailed in connection to the disappearance of two men who visited his family farm on business is facing new charges out of Kansas, according to a report....
Indians ace suffers another setback
CLEVELAND — Corey Kluber's comeback has been sidetracked. The Cleveland Indians ace will be shut down for two weeks with an abdominal strain, an injury he sustained as he was...
Woman who confronted de Blasio at gym rips him again during presidential forum
"I asked you that you set aside more housing from your affordable housing plan for more homeless New Yorkers and you refused," homeless Nathylin Flowers Adesegun scolded the mayor through...
Dear Mayor de Blasio: An open letter to our hapless presidential candidate
It’s time to end the charade. It’s time to come clean and be honest with New Yorkers. Now don’t jump to conclusions. This is not a suggestion that you drop...
Smoke from Amazon fires leaves Brazil's largest city in total darkness
Massive fires burning in the Amazon rainforest caused a daytime blackout in Brazil's largest city this week. Day turned to night at around 3 p.m. Monday in São Paulo and...
Mets kick off critical stretch in style
There are now 37 games left in the regular season for the Mets, but they have adjusted their schedules accordingly. “It’s August, but playoffs started today,” J.D. Davis said after...
Fugitives who caused Canadian manhunt left goodbye video
The teenage serial murder suspects sought in a weeks-long manhunt across Canada recorded their last will and testament on a cellphone before fatally shooting themselves, relatives said in a new...
Epstein's an 'evil genius' for filing will in Virgin Islands
Jeffrey Epstein is still making trouble for his alleged victims from the grave. By filing his will in the US Virgin Islands, the pedophile added another layer of difficulty for...
Owners of 40 Bruckner hire ABS Partners to find developer
Another large Opportunity Zone site is available on Bruckner Boulevard in the Mott Haven area of the Bronx.
Former Payless ShoeSource in Midtown leased by Famous Footware
Shoe lovers can rejoice. The former Payless ShoeSource at 110 W. 34th St. was just snapped up by Famous Footware. Located opposite Macy’s between Sixth and Seventh avenues, the 10,200-square-foot...
Avery Williamson injury opens door for Jets' journeyman LB
The irony is not lost on Neville Hewitt. The 26-year-old journeyman inside linebacker is playing for Jets coach Adam Gase, who happened to have released him from the Dolphins in...
Jamal Adams' moment with Jets fans shows what he's all about
Sunday night’s Green and White practice had concluded, and the team buses were already headed back to the Jets’ training facility in Florham Park, N.J. MetLife Stadium was darkened to...
General Electric shares slide after another damning report
General Electric shares tumbled after a major credit rating agency echoed concerns about the business raised last week by Bernie Madoff whistleblower Harry Markopolos. Fitch Ratings issued an insurance industry...
Life Time fitness club inks Front & York deal
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle in Brooklyn will soon be easier. Life Time, which runs wellness and fitness clubs around the country, has just leased a new space in Brooklyn —...
Mickey Callaway's Mets quest has some Terry Francona in it
The mentor owns two World Series championship rings as a manager and came within a Game 7 of winning another. The pupil manages the hottest team in the National League...
Foul play unlikely in death of National Enquirer's Jerry George: cops
A former LA bureau chief of the National Enquirer who spoke openly about the supermarket tabloid’s “catch-and-kill” practices died suddenly on a street in Palm Springs, Calif., in the early...
Chinese woman accused of Mar-a-Lago trespass angers judge
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Chinese woman accused of trespassing at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club and lying to Secret Service agents is frustrating the federal judge hearing her case...
Havas and McCubbin split massive lease on Madison Avenue
Havas PR Worldwide and McCubbin Hosiery have now split the former Rose Associates fifth floor digs through subleases at the 26-story 200 Madison Ave. which takes up the full blockfront...
Bill Clinton was hitter-friendly ump at charity softball game
Former President Bill Clinton’s surprise appearance as a celebrity umpire at the annual Artists and Writers softball game in East Hampton almost played a decisive role in the game’s outcome....
The two competing goals for Yankees on this West Coast trip
OAKLAND, Calif. — Almost 3,000 miles away from Yankee Stadium the Yankees opened a nine-game West Coast trip Tuesday night that could determine whether they will have home-field advantage throughout...
Crossing the streams: Apple TV+ set to go head-to-head with Disney+
Apple is gearing up to launch its new video streaming service — setting it up for a head-to-head battle with Disney.
Trump nixes meeting with Danish prime minister over Greenland sale dispute
President Trump has postponed a planned meeting with the Danish prime minister after the world leader stymied any talks of a possible deal to sell Greenland to the US. “Denmark...
Couple arrested for stealing rare white sand from Italian beach
A French couple was arrested for stealing 88 pounds of protected white sand from an Italian beach while on vacation, according to a report. The duo, a man and woman...
Giants rookie WR makes noise on heels of possible debut
Our daily Giants practice report: Something good The defense was only moving at half-speed, but that did not stop rookie WR Darius Slayton from hauling in a long pass from...
Right to bare boobs: Topless advocates take battle to Supreme Court
A group of women are taking their mission to "free the nipple" all the way to the US Supreme Court, a report said. The trio of New Hampshire women are...
Jets sign former first-round pick to fill linebacker void
Jets coach Adam Gase turned to a familiar face Tuesday to help fill the linebacker void left by the injured Avery Williamson. The Jets announced the signing of linebacker Stephone...
Giants respond to Odell Beckham's constant railing
The Giants traded Odell Beckham Jr. away for a variety of reasons and none of them had to do with his immense talent. Much of it had to do with...
NYPD union urges 'extreme caution' in making any arrests
NYPD union officials visited precincts across the city on Tuesday to urge that cops use "extreme caution" when busting suspects to avoid the fate of former colleague Daniel Pantaleo --...
Walmart claims roof fires caused by faulty Tesla solar panels
Three fires broke out in the spring of 2018. The first at a Beavercreek, Ohio, location on March 7 that year cost the store $784,293 in repairs, lost merchandise and...
NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill chose his badge — over what’s right
Well, Jimmy O’Neill gets to keep his badge. Pity it means more to him than the integrity of the New York Police Department he leads, in a manner of speaking....
'Bird or bunny?' The internet is freaking out over latest optical illusion craze
First there was the "The Dress," then the Yanny or Laurel debate — and now, the great "bird or bunny" battle of 2019. Internet users have been going back and...
How Daniel Jones can really stick it to Baker Mayfield
Baker Mayfield can use a reminder that there were people who couldn’t believe Browns GM John Dorsey made him the first overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft instead of...
Criticizing Israel is fine, but anti-Zionism is anti-Semitic
Imagine a group of people who work to destroy Italy because, they claim, Italy’s origins are illegitimate. Imagine further that these people maintain that of all the countries in the...
Al Qaeda member fails to get conviction overturned for subway bomb plot
An Al Qaeda member attempted to get a conviction for plotting to bomb city subways overturned on the grounds that he didn't like his attorney — himself. Abid Naseer —...
Trump signs off on plan to launch nuclear spacecraft
WASHINGTON -- President Trump on Tuesday signed a presidential memorandum outlining new procedures to launch nuclear power systems into outer space. Trump directed the Department of Transportation to issue public...
'Statue of Liberty' ticket sellers banned from Battery Park
Pesky ticket sellers pushing deceptive ferry rides around -- but not to -- the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are finally getting the heave ho from Battery Park, The Post has...
CUNY has betrayed its greatest reformer
Wednesday would have been my late husband’s 90th birthday. Herman Badillo, who died in 2014, dedicated a lifetime of public service to New York’s working-class and minority families. Yet the...
Dolphins might have trolled Kenny Stills with Jay-Z playlist
DAVIE, Fla. -- The Miami Dolphins’ latest featured musical artist at practice: Jay-Z. The team’s sound system played more than half a dozen songs by the rapper at the start...
Dems are heading for a complete split with Israel
Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar are forcing fellow Democrats to choose between them, on one hand, and standing up for America’s most important Middle East ally, Israel, on the...
Even after Officer Pantaleo’s firing, public safety is foremost
The city’s cops are fed up, and it’s easy to understand why. Still, this is no time to abandon New Yorkers. Yes, they’ve been abused, disrespected — even smeared by...
Number of NYC students busted for sex crimes increases for third year
During the 2016-2017 academic year — when the department began compiling quarterly school crime data — five city students were arrested for rape.
US women's soccer star hits absurd field goal as teams watch
Perhaps NFL teams in desperate need of a kicker should give Carli Lloyd a call. The two-time US Women's World Cup Champion nailed a no-doubter 55-yarder field goal Tuesday at...
Ex-VA doctor fired for drinking charged in deaths of misdiagnosed patients
A doctor who was fired from an Arkansas veterans hospital for being drunk on the job is now charged with killing three patients he misdiagnosed. In one case, Dr. Robert...
Liz Warren says she’s ‘sorry’ — but for what, exactly?
It’s tough to say which of the 2020 wannabes is the biggest phony, but you can make a strong case for Liz Warren. “I am sorry for harm I have...
NYPD sergeant in charge of Eric Garner scene to face administrative trial by end of year
The NYPD sergeant who was in charge of the scene when Eric Garner died will be put on administrative trial by the end of the year, according to officials. “At...
Philly police commissioner unexpectedly resigns
Philadelphia's police commissioner stepped down Tuesday amid allegations of sexual harassment and racial discrimination within the department. The move -- which was widely unexpected -- comes less than a week...
What Mets thought of Jed Lowrie's first game in forever
Crazy things are happening in Queens. The Mets are in playoff contention. Pete Alonso is breaking records. And Jed Lowrie, a rumor as a Met, began a rehabilitation assignment Tuesday...
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's office doesn't answer phone calls
WASHINGTON - Call me, maybe? Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the only member of the New York City delegation who doesn’t have a staff member picking up the phone regularly. The...
Reputed Lucchese mobster dodges life in prison with guilty plea
A reputed Lucchese crime family capo copped to murder conspiracy and other charges on Tuesday — in exchange for just 13 years behind bars. Steven Crea Jr. faced up to...
The British are coming: UK actors take over prime-time shows
British actors on TV are usually relegated to the comfy period piece (“Downton Abbey”) or prestige costume drama with top names (“The Crown”). Not anymore. They’ve been stealing roles and...
Trevor Rosenthal's path to Yankees roster won't be easy
OAKLAND, Calif. — Trevor Rosenthal has had a miserable season pitching for the Nationals and Tigers, but that doesn’t mean the right-handed reliever has no chance of reaching the big...
Did Marvel's Kevin Feige quit Spider-Man over Disney-Sony profit dispute?
With great power, comes great responsibility — and a whole lot of drama. According to Deadline, a breakdown in negotiations between Disney and Sony "has essentially nixed" Marvel Studios President...
Whoopie Woods: Six seniors caught hooking up in CT conservation area
Connecticut residents have turned a wooded conservation area in Fairfield into their own sexual playground — with cops catching multiple people hooking up in the open space, including a pair...
GOP leaders rip Cuomo's license plate replacement program
Republican leaders ripped Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s new license plate replacement program for taking motorists for a ride and steering them to choose the Mario Cuomo Bridge as one of the...
Behind J.A. Happ's agony and where Yankees go from here
OAKLAND, Calif. — After getting beat up by the Blue Jays on Aug. 9, J.A. Happ made a proclamation that he could blanket over nearly everything that has transpired in...
The Sam Darnold play that still has Adam Gase gushing
Jets coach Adam Gase could hardly contain himself when asked about a particular completion Sam Darnold made to receiver Quincy Enunwa in Thursday’s preseason game against the Falcons. The pass...
This man is the model behind Epstein's bizarre Clinton painting
Chistophe Naye posed for the now-viral Bill Clinton painting that hung in Jeffrey Epstein's Upper East Side pad.
New Jersey doctor who died in Spain extended trip at last minute
The New Jersey doctor who died sightseeing in Spain decided to extend his stay with his fiancée before he plunged from a hike to his death, according to a report....
Keanu Reeves set for 'Matrix' reboot with Lana Wachowski, original cast
This is not a simulation. Like a cherry on top of this year’s “Keanussance,” Warner Bros. announced Tuesday that it's reviving "The Matrix” franchise with a fourth installment — starring,...
College QB indicted on multiple rape, sexual battery charges
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State quarterback Demry Croft has been indicted on six counts of rape and two counts of sexual battery. The 22-year-old Croft was released from jail Monday...
'Cocooning' parents want family to stay the hell away from newborns
When Nicolle and Brad Pritchard bring their newborn home from the hospital in a couple of weeks, they'll arrive to an empty apartment: no friends, no family, not even their...
Disgraced ex-judge wishes 'to take responsibility' for stabbing wife to death
A disgraced Ohio ex-judge was on the wrong side of the bench Tuesday — and could now face life in prison for brutally stabbing his estranged wife to death. Lance...
MTA worker stole toilet paper and other taxpayer-funded items: watchdog
Inventory control clerk File Gjidoda also swiped paint brushes, paint trays, tools and batteries from the Croton Yard in Westchester County where she worked for use at her family’s rental...
Andrew Luck's Week 1 status still plaguing Colts
Andrew Luck still isn't practicing and the Indianapolis Colts are running out of time. Coach Frank Reich announced Tuesday that the quarterback won't be taking part in practice this week...
Surprising Cowboy gets extension ahead of star trio
It wasn't the contract extension the Cowboys were expected to get done first, but linebacker Jaylon Smith has a new long-term deal in place, according to multiple reports on Tuesday....
Trump backs away from stronger background checks: 'It's not the gun that pulls the trigger"
Trump had initially showed support for strengthening the federal background check system -- so that "sick people don't get guns" -- following the massacres in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso,...
The untold story behind the Tlaib-Omar trip and other commentary
Media watch: The Untold Story Behind the Tlaib-Omar Trip Two scandals “went largely unreported” during last week’s debate over whether Israel should have granted visas to Reps. Rashida Tlaib and...
Andrew Yang staffer to run primary challenge against Rep. Jerry Nadler
WASHINGTON - House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler has attracted yet another primary challenger - this one politically aligned with 2020 presidential hopeful Andrew Yang. Jonathan Herzog, a 25-year-old former Yang...
Russia resumes sharing radiation data, but big questions remain
MOSCOW — Russia has resumed sharing data from radiation monitoring stations in Siberia after some were taken offline following a deadly explosion at a missile range, a nuclear weapons watchdog...
Rare props from 'Star Wars,' 'Batman' and other classics up for auction
Calling all film geeks. Rare and iconic memorabilia from some of history's most celebrated movies -- including the sword Mel Gibson wielded in "Braveheart" and the complete suit from 1989's...
Daniel Jones' calm response to Baker Mayfield is a Giants dream
What did you expect, for Daniel Jones to come out and grab his crotch or race into the field house carrying a Giants flag and plant it in defiance at...
New York smokers huffy over new second-hand smoke survey
Big Apple smokers have a message for their cigarette-hating coworkers -- butt out. Smokers interviewed by the Post Tuesday were less than pleased with a new study that found the...
Private island for sale outside Manhattan is shockingly cheap
For $850,000, you could buy a shoebox in Brooklyn. But why not pick up a private island instead? Just 60 miles north of Manhattan, a small island with a wee...
Brute dragged woman under Queens train trestle, raped her: cops
A stranger dragged a woman under a train trestle in Queens, where he hit her in the head and raped her, authorities said Tuesday. The 22-year-old victim was in the...
Famed Brooklyn pizzeria shuttered after failing to cough up tax dough
Fork over the dough! The state shuttered iconic Brooklyn pizzeria Di Fara on Tuesday over more than $150,000 in unpaid taxes, officials said. “Warning: this property has been seized for...
This scientist is digging into the history of Florida's hurricanes
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — Months after Hurricane Michael bruised the Florida Panhandle and Irma slammed into the Florida Keys, the state is bracing for what comes next. One scientist is...
Plague-ridden prairie dogs pose danger to Colorado tourists
Officials at a Colorado wildlife refuge are cautiously moving forward with a plan to reopen parts of their facility this week in the wake of a plague outbreak amongst prairie...
One dead, over 100 sickened in Spain's pork listeria outbreak
A 90-year-old woman in Spain has died, marking the first fatality linked to an outbreak of listeria that has sickened over 100 others. About half of those remain hospitalized, with...
Chick-fil-A and Popeyes lead Twitter beef over 'best chicken'
These two fast-food chicken chains are having a major beef. Chick-fil-A has long held the top spot for America's favorite chicken sandwich, but recently Southern fried chicken franchise Popeyes has...
'The end of the planet': Why everyone should care about ice melt in Greenland
This is where Earth’s refrigerator door is left open, where glaciers dwindle and seas begin to rise.
Newark Airport traveler abandons snake at TSA checkpoint
Newark Airport is always a zoo scene -- but this is ridiculous. A 15-inch black snake was found slithering on the floor of the New Jersey airport's security checkpoint Monday...
Antonio Brown uses new helmet at practice in latest twist
Raiders general manager Mike Mayock gave Antonio Brown an ultimatum, and it appears for now the star wide receiver is playing ball. The next chapter of the never-ending Helmetgate saga...
German theme park forced to shut down ride that looked like 'flying swastikas'
A theme park in Germany was forced to close their new ride Eagle Fly after people said it looked like "flying swastikas." Park guests reported the resemblance to Tatzmania theme...
The real story behind 'Brittany Runs a Marathon'
In her 20s, Brittany O’Neill was a self-proclaimed mess. Then living on the Upper West Side, she smoked a pack and a half of Marlboro Lights a day, had six...
Trump wants Russia back in the G7, says Putin 'outsmarted' Obama
“It was the G8 for a long time, and now it’s the G7,” the president said during a White House meeting with meeting with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis.
David Beckham's soccer stadium site may put your health at risk: report
MIAMI — An environmental report poses a new problem for the proposed site of David Beckham’s Major League Soccer stadium in Miami: Tests show the soil is far more toxic...
'Killer cop' wants to be moved to new jail after sharing cell with Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein’s former Manhattan cellmate says guards at the lockup have been threatening him since the financier’s death, according to a legal filing by his attorneys Tuesday asking a judge...
'This app will kill people': Weight Watchers releases weight loss app for kids
Weight Watchers came under fire this month after releasing a weight loss app for children and young teens that critics say encourages eating disorders. WW, formerly known as Weight Watchers,...
Brazil’s environmental changes under a far-right climate skeptic
RIO DE JANEIRO — Pressure is rising around the administration of President Jair Bolsonaro to comply with Brazil’s pledge to fight global warming, as the international community gathers in the...
The real and polarizing Baker Mayfield is out in full force
Baker Mayfield wasn't going to be the popular poster boy quarterback for long. Mayfield, who is entering his sophomore season in Cleveland, has dropped a flurry of bold soundbites over...
Mets bullpen takes a hit with Robert Gsellman update
Performance was poor. Leads were frequently blown. Ineffectiveness reigned. The Mets bullpen was a walking hindrance, with one caveat. The group manager Mickey Callaway hoped to be calling upon wasn’t...
New tool helps the visually impaired surf the web
For those who can't see well, hearing is believing. A new tool aims to help the visually impaired better browse the internet using high-tech speakers and a virtual assistant. Voice...
Trump 'thinking about' payroll tax cut after admin said no
A day after the White House said a payroll tax cut was not on the table, President Trump asserted Tuesday he was considering one. “Payroll taxes is something I have...
California freeway crossing to give wildlife room to roam
LOS ANGELES — Like many urban singles, the mountain lion P-22 lives a solitary life in a too-small habitat. And he has a hard time finding a mate in the...
Indians' emerging ace will ensure a Mets loss
The drinks were on Conor McGregor in a Dublin pub. UFC fighter wanted everyone to sample his brand of Irish whiskey. When an elderly man refused, Conor got as angry...
Baker Mayfield cries clickbait after Daniel Jones rip-job
Baker Mayfield isn't standing by his words. The brash Browns quarterback is backtracking after GQ published a story with quotes from Mayfield trashing Daniel Jones, saying he couldn't believe the...
What it's like wearing that ridiculous skintight romper
Here's the thing: I’m a modest dresser. Unlike most gals in their early twenties, I tend to stay away from anything too body-conscious or attention-grabbing. Instead, my wardrobe is made...
Detained immigrants sue over conditions, medical care
Immigrants held in US detention facilities filed a lawsuit Monday decrying what they called shoddy medical care and a failure by authorities to provide accommodations for disabilities.
NYPD water-dousing suspect shakes off Taser to sprint away from arresting officers
Disturbing cellphone video shows an ex-con wanted in a water-bucket attack on NYPD cops boldly challenging the detectives who tracked him down in The Bronx — then bolting when they...
New York is the 'least friendly state' — and darn proud of it
Sure, Minnesota’s “nice,” but you couldn’t pay a real New Yorker to live there for five minutes. Does that sound mean? Well, according to a recent poll naming New Yorkers...
Whistleblower claims Disney inflated revenues for years
Is Mickey cooking the books at the Magic Kingdom? A Disney whistleblower is telling the Securities and Exchange Commission that the company has been inflating revenues at its parks and...
Ronda Rousey nearly lost her finger filming TV show
Ronda Rousey is not competing in the octagon or the squared circle right now, but she still suffered an incredibly gruesome injury. A photo obtained by TMZ shows the former...
Thousands of birds killed by 'baseball-sized' hail during Montana storm
More than 11,000 waterfowl and wetland birds were killed after “baseball-sized” chunks of hail fell on a Montana wildlife management area last weekend, state officials said.
15-year-old arrested for school shooting 'joke'
A 15-year-old boy was arrested after threatening a mass shooting at his high school in Volusia County, Florida. High school student Adam Guzzetti's online death threat — posted under a...
MTA workers' union rejects 'insulting' proposals for fewer vacation days, less overtime
Amid looming deficits and ballooning overtime bills, the MTA wants to change workers' contracts to cut back on their vacation days and overtime, new documents show. Transport Workers Union Local...
NASA monitoring 2,100-foot asteroid on track to ‘skim Earth'
A huge asteroid that's more than twice as big as the Empire State Building is set to skim past Earth in three weeks. The monster space rock is called 467317...
Letitia James sues to block Trump's green card changes
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration on Tuesday, challenging a rule change that makes it easier to deny green cards and visas...
FBI busts trucker for threatening to shoot up Memphis church
A Florida truck driver was busted by the FBI for threatening to shoot up a church in Memphis -- telling a friend he wanted "to take his knife and slit...
No sign of fizzing out: Hard seltzer festival announced
Something big is bubbling up. America's thirst for spiked seltzer has only just begun -- at least, that's what the creators of Fizz Fight, a brand new festival and tasting...
Arrest made in hate crime that left black woman with collapsed lung
Cops have busted the guy who allegedly sucker-punched and stabbed a black woman in November, leaving her with a collapsed lung, officials said Tuesday. Aleksejs Saveljevs, 33, was already cooling...
New Jersey man shoots at home invaders after grabbing one of their guns: cops
A New Jersey man shot at two masked, armed invaders after managing to wrestle away one of their handguns, according to police. The man fought back, managing to grab one...
Italy's prime minister resigns as government nears collapse
Italy’s prime minister said he would resign on Tuesday and launched a blistering attack on his own interior minister, accusing him of sinking the ruling coalition and endangering the economy...
Trump mocks Rashida Tlaib's tears over family's treatment
President Trump on Tuesday mocked Palestinian American lawmaker Rashida Tlaib’s tearful news conference the day before — and claimed that American Jews who support Democrats were disloyal. “All of a...
Amazin' disgrace: 2 ex-Mets allegedly linked to drug ring
Former Mets stars Octavio Dotel and Luis Castillo were implicated by authorities Tuesday in an international drug-trafficking ring among the biggest in the history of their native Dominican Republic. Dotel,...
US airlines expect record crowds over Labor Day weekend
The trade group Airlines for America forecast Tuesday that 17.5 million passengers will fly on US carriers between Aug. 28 and Sept. 3. That would be 2.5 million passengers a...
The careful strategy behind Aaron Boone's sudden madness
Aaron Boone gives off a lanky surfer vibe before and after games. He is cool, calm and connected to inner peace. His eyes are mischievous, not vicious, his tone reassuring,...
Croatian diplomat suspended over bigoted Facebook posts
Croatia has suspended a senior diplomat over Facebook posts praising a "pure" white Europe and blaming the LGBTQ community for pedophilia. Elizabeta Madjarevic was recalled from her posting in Germany...
Facebook will let users see what companies track you
Facebook plans to roll out a feature to allow users to see what companies track them — and to control which of that data gets shared with Facebook. More than...
Obamas' first film reveals struggles at China-run 'American Factory'
It's a tale of "reverse globalization."
Beloved pooch snatched outside of Williamsburg supermarket
A beloved pooch was dognapped from outside a Williamsburg supermarket Monday night — with surveillance cameras capturing the moment a cruel thief snatched him by the collar and dragged him...
Boy with Down syndrome allegedly raped by staffer at special needs school
A 13-year-old boy with Down syndrome was raped in the classroom of his special needs school by a staff member, it has been alleged. The boy told his mother he...
Wind gusts send mattresses flying through Colorado field
Oh, give me a home where the mattresses roam ... A new video captures the moment Saturday when dozens of air mattresses that were set up for a “Bed Cinema”...
New James Bond film title finally revealed
The name's ...
Aaron Nola could make all the difference in Phillies' matchup
The Boston Red Sox are the top Over team in the big leagues, but will have a matchup on Tuesday against one of the hottest pitchers in baseball, Aaron Nola...
Church leader busted for snapping photos of woman in changing room
A high-ranking member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was busted taking photos of a woman in a store's dressing room, according to police and church officials....
Boy Scouts of America hit with even more sex abuse lawsuits
It's another bad turn for the Boy Scouts of America. The "Do a good turn daily" group has been hit with more sexual abuse lawsuits thanks to a state law...
10 travel items to take the stress out of your next trip
Vacations are supposed to be relaxing getaways, not stressful, anxiety-inducing nightmares. While obviously there are some things you just can’t control, there are a lot of things you can. Take...
Man arrested after he's caught on a stranger's couch and refuses to leave
An Ohio man faces charges after he entered a stranger's home and refused to get up from their couch, the Morning Journal reported. Steven Bermudez-Martinez, 19, was discovered around 6:45...
Biden widens lead over Democratic challengers in new poll
Joe Biden’s lead rose among Democratic presidential contenders while Kamala Harris sank like a stone in a new poll released Tuesday, which also showed the other top four candidates essentially...
North Carolina dad walks into police station, confesses to killing 15-year-old daughter
A North Carolina dad walked into a local police station this week and fessed up to brutally killing his own daughter, authorities said. Joshua Lee Burgess, 32, strangled Zaria Burgess,...
Heisman hopeful passed up NFL millions because he's a science nerd
Justin Herbert could've been a top pick in this year's NFL Draft and made millions of dollars. But the quarterback's science nerdiness kept him in school. The Oregon Heisman hopeful...
Beckham: Giants sent me to Cleveland 'to die'
Odell Beckham is long gone from the Giants but is still talking about Big Blue. And the star receiver insists the only reason they shipped him to Cleveland had nothing...
Fedora-wearing bank robber busted on Long Island
A bank robbery suspect with a fondness for trendy hats was arrested on Long Island, police said. Raymond Peruggi, 29, was busted around 9 p.m. Monday in Mastic Beach and...
'Mr. Tinder' finds love offline after 14,600 failed matches
The most popular man on Tinder couldn't find love on the app — instead he found it IRL. Male model and trained pilot Stefan-Pierre Tomlin, 29, earned the title "Mr....
Nike strikes deal to put NYC logos on apparel
The city and sneaker giant Nike have inked a deal that gives the international company the right to use New York City’s iconography — like the logos for the police...
Cuomo signs bill restricting floating digital billboards
ALBANY — Floating digital billboards are headed to Davy Jones' locker. A bill signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday restricts vessels with the eyesores from operating in...
Man nearly run over after chasing runaway semi-truck
A man in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, was fixing up a semi-truck when he saw the wheels suddenly turning and the vehicle rapidly moving backwards. Somehow, the gigantic truck managed to...
Alec Ogletree's transformation could make him Giants threat
Alec Ogletree didn’t want to get left behind. He saw the game changing, moving toward lighter linebackers who can cover tight ends and running backs, and knew he had to...
Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro qualifies for next Democratic debate
Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro has made the cut for September's third round of Democratic primary debates, meeting polling and fundraising thresholds just a week ahead of...
Kyler Murray and Cardinals may leave bettors running
LAS VEGAS — As the No. 1 pick in the draft, Kyler Murray is a case of intrigue and mystery. While some say he’s too small to excel in the...
First look at Johnny Flynn as David Bowie in 'Stardust' movie
Ziggy played guitar ... again.
How Tiger Woods will decide if he is picking himself for Presidents Cup team
After Tiger Woods failed to automatically qualify for this year’s Presidents Cup, he could still name himself to the team as a rare playing captain. There hasn’t been a playing...
Cops ID Cal State Fullerton stabbing victim, incendiary device found at scene
The Cal State Fullerton staffer fatally stabbed during a targeted on-campus attack has been identified -- as authorities revealed that a backpack holding an incendiary device was discovered under his...
It's time to stop celebrating the Baby Boomers
Now that we’ve marked the last significant 50th anniversary of this summer — Woodstock, relived yet again — can we please kill the ’60s once and for all? This summer...
Venezuelan man makes 'one-legged' trek across South America
A Venezuelan man who lost his left leg in a traffic accident has walked to the bottom tip of South America, hoping to inspire his daughter and his compatriots to...
Woman with Prince Andrew at Epstein's house identified
The woman filmed with Prince Andrew at Jeffrey Epstein's New York home has been identified as the socialite daughter of a former prime minister of Australia, according to reports. The...
School forced black student to 'Sharpie in' his haircut: lawsuit
Another black student has been humiliated by school faculty over hair. Pearland Independent School District in Texas is being hit with a lawsuit by parents Dante Trice and Angela Washington,...
Scientists rush for vaccine as deadly virus threatens world's pork supply
Scientists are working to develop a vaccine to help guard the world’s pork supply as a deadly virus ravages Asia’s pig herds.
Regulator approves overhaul of 'Volcker Rule,' which restricts risky bank moves
A US banking regulator announced Tuesday he had approved a final rule simplifying the “Volcker Rule,” which restricts risky profit-seeking trades by banks. Joseph Otting, the comptroller of the currency,...
Gigantic cliff collapse nearly crushes kayakers
These kayakers found themselves caught between a rock and a hard place -- literally. Watch the terrifying moment a huge portion of a cliff in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore park...
Jeffrey Epstein had victims read 'Massage for Dummies' books: lawsuit
Jeffrey Epstein kept a stack of "Massage for Dummies" books to dole out to his alleged sex abuse victims, one of them claimed in a lawsuit filed Tuesday. Lisa Doe...
Climate change could cost the US 10.5% of its GDP by 2100, study warns
A new study by the National Bureau of Economic Research warns that "virtually all" nations will all see a significant loss of income due to climate change by 2100 if...
West Coast test for Yankees will come at affordable price to bettors
One key factor separating the New York Yankees from the rest of the major leagues this season has been their ability to consistently beat quality teams. That will be put...
Jon Jones says he'd 'embarrass' Brock Lesnar if he returned to UFC
After Kurt Angle said Monday on Ariel Helwani's MMA podcast that the one UFC fight Brock Lesnar would come back for is with Jon Jones, Jones stirred the pot on...
Chris Cuomo returns to CNN — here's what he said about 'Fredo' meltdown
Chris Cuomo addressed his "Fredo" meltdown as he returned to CNN, promising to learn from the embarrassing backlash and "be better." “All right, no secret how I spent one particular...
Epstein gal pal taught victim the 'proper way' to perform oral sex: suit
Ghislaine Maxwell once taught one of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers "the proper way" to perform oral sex just how he liked, a new lawsuit claimed. The British socialite allegedly gave the...
9-year-old Detroit girl fatally mauled by 3 dogs
A 9-year-old girl riding her bike in Detroit was mauled to death by a pack of dogs -- even as neighbors rushed to her aid, according to a report. Emma...
Rare 'strawberry' leopard photographed in South Africa
A couple captured stunning images of a rare “strawberry” leopard feasting on a dead giraffe at a South African game reserve. Images of the leopard, named for its red coat,...
Jimmy Garoppolo's preseason debut was a complete disaster
The only direction Jimmy Garoppolo can go is up. Making his preseason debut on Monday night against the Broncos, the 49ers quarterback posted a 0.0 passer rating after going 1-for-6...
Yankees take a flier on former All-Star reliever
The Yankees are taking a shot on a former All-Star. The club agreed on Tuesday to a minor-league deal with reliever Trevor Rosenthal, The Post's Joel Sherman confirmed. Rosenthal, 29,...
Pompeo confirms ISIS is regaining strength
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo acknowledged Tuesday that ISIS is regaining strength in Iraq and Syria -- as he insisted that the caliphate is still defeated. "It's complicated. There are...
Woman abandoned in a dumpster as a baby is trying to track down her rescuers
In 1983, a baby was found wrapped in a blanket in a dumpster near a mall in Atlanta, Ga. Now, 36 years later, she wants to reconnect with her saviors.
Prince Andrew once defended Epstein loyalty in 'screaming match': report
Prince Andrew once had a screaming match with a friend who begged him to cut ties with Jeffery Epstein -- with the royal proudly declaring his ongoing loyalty to his...
Cruise line scrambles to reschedule after Russia denies access to Arctic waters
A cruise ship won’t be making its scheduled trip through arctic waters near Russia. A Norwegian cruise line was denied entry to Russian waters above the Arctic Circle just two...
Jeffrey Epstein coerced ‘sex slave’ into marrying one of his recruiters: suit
Jeffrey Epstein forced one of his alleged sex slaves into marrying another woman -- by promising to foot a $20,000 bill for the victim's much-needed medical surgery, according to a...
Rising American teen out of US Open after father's death
Rising American teenager Amanda Anisimova has withdrawn from the U.S. Open following the death of her father and longtime coach Konstantin Anisimova, ESPN reported on Monday. The cause of death...
Sign language interpreter's 'rap' with Twista steals show
Amber Galloway Gallego lets her fingers do the rapping. Sure, Twista was declared the "fastest rapper of all time" back in the day when he clocked in at 280 words...
Perv flashes housekeeper in hotel, then plunges to his death
A perv flashed a housekeeper at an Atlanta hotel and then plunged to his death as he tried to escape security, police said. The man, whose name was not immediately...
Prince Andrew willing to answer police questions about Epstein ties
Prince Andrew is willing to be quizzed by cops about his close ties to multimillionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, it was claimed Tuesday. The Duke of York, 59, called claims he...
Climate change may be making spiders angrier
Extreme weather conditions may be encouraging an increase in angry spiders populations, according to a new study. Freak events like tropical cyclones could be having an evolutionary impact on spiders...
China fights back after Twitter, Facebook suspend state-backed accounts
China said on Tuesday it had a right to put out its own views after Twitter and Facebook said they had dismantled a state-backed social media campaign originating in mainland...
Baker Mayfield trashes Daniel Jones as a loser
Baker Mayfield has joined the long list of Daniel Jones haters. The Browns quarterback ripped the Giants' decision to take Jones with the No. 6 pick in the NFL draft...
'Impractical Jokers' star is serious about reviving Staten Island beer
Brian Quinn thought being one of New York’s Bravest was the best damn gig in the world, even after he became a TV star — but he has something new...
British Consulate staffer in Hong Kong detained in China
A staffer at the British Consulate General in Hong Kong has been detained in mainland China for more than 10 days, according to his girlfriend, who claims her beau urged...
Retired cop explains what his job taught him about police brutality
In this week's episode of "Professional Confessional," retired police officer and author of "Police Brutality Matters" Joseph Ested shares some secrets behind one of the world's most dangerous jobs. Hear...
Amazon rainforest fires can be seen from space
A chunk of the Amazon rainforest has been ravaged by fires for weeks -- and the smoke from the infernos is so intense, it can be seen from space. The...
Mom arrested after putting recycling in wrong color bag
A British woman was arrested and held in a police cell -- for putting her recycling in the wrong colored bags, according to reports. Mom of three Lyndsey Webb, 34,...
Ex-Bill Gates adviser 'shocked' to be named one of Jeffrey Epstein's executors
Jeffrey Epstein named Bill Gates' former science adviser as one of three executors of his $578 million estate -- though the man said he was "shocked" to learn of the...
Dog walker chases off rapists at Foo Fighters show
A woman was raped at a Foo Fighters show in Scotland -- and a brave dog walker eventually chased off her two attackers, according to reports. The unidentified walker told...
Ex-politician threatened to shoot up Middle Eastern eatery, Muslims: authorities
WASHINGTON — A former elected official in Washington, D.C., is accused of threatening to shoot up a Middle Eastern restaurant and "the Muslims standing outside." WTOP-FM reports former Georgetown Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner...
Migrants are getting 'desperate' aboard rescue ship denied entry by Italy
MILAN — The Spanish humanitarian rescue ship Open Arms says another man had to be rescued after jumping into the sea as the standoff with Italy, which won't permit it...
Russia says it doesn't have to share radiation data after deadly explosion
MOSCOW — The Russian foreign ministry has responded to reports that several of its radiation monitoring stations went silent shortly after a deadly explosion at a missile range by saying...
These ducklings know how to throw one heck of a pool party
Watch as 5,000 adorable baby ducks waddle down to the river together in Jieyang, China. The cuddly cuties just kept coming, and you won't be able to contain your smile...
Woman breaks into bar, drinks until employees show up in the morning: cops
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere. A Kentucky woman was arrested for allegedly breaking into a closed bar and drinking there until employees showed up to open the watering hole in the...
Man busted for threatening 'slaughter' at Chicago abortion clinic
A Chicago man was arrested for threatening to carry out a "slaughter" at an abortion clinic in the city, authorities said. Farhan Sheikh, 19, allegedly wrote on the social media...
Alligators in Florida have apparently learned to climb fences
Run for your lives! Alligators can now climb fences. An alligator was witnessed scaling a chain-link fence at a naval air station in Jacksonville, Florida, over the weekend, a report...
Dale Earnhardt Jr. speaks out for first time since surviving plane crash
Dale Earnhardt Jr. on Monday spoke out for the first time since he and his family survived a fiery plane crash in Tennessee last week, saying they are "truly blessed"...
Man gets life for drowning 3-year-old boy to make room in house for unborn child
An East Texas man who said he drowned the 3-year-old nephew of his girlfriend, who he thought was pregnant, was sentenced to life in prison without parole, prosecutors said Monday....
Sikh community raises over $175K for boy who lost entire family in head-on car crash
The Sikh community in Carteret, New Jersey, has rallied around an 11-year-old boy -- raising more than $175,000 for him and his future -- after he lost his entire family...
Chicago Teachers Union group under fire for crowdfunding trip to socialist Venezuela
A group of members from the Chicago Teachers Union has come under fire for crowdfunding a summer trip to Venezuela where they praised the socialist country and its leadership while...
Ilhan Omar blasts Israel, suggests US reconsider giving financial aid
Rep. Ilhan Omar slammed Israel on Monday — and suggested that the United States reconsider it’s financial aid to the country. “We give Israel more than $3 [billion] in aid...
Twitter, Facebook remove Chinese accounts that undermined Hong Kong protesters
Twitter and Facebook announced on Monday the suspension of Chinese accounts that they said spread disinformation about the Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters. In a blog post, Twitter said it disabled...