August 26, 2019
Former Met's batting glove hits umpire in strange ejection
Hitting someone in the face with your glove once meant you wanted to duel. For Keon Broxton on Monday night, it meant getting ejected. The brief Mets outfielder, now with...
Giants receiver just can't stay on the field
One step forward, another step back. It looked as if rookie wide receiver Darius Slayton was hitting his stride, making his preseason debut in Thursday’s win over the Bengals and...
Serena Williams quickly dismissed the only reminder of US Open meltdown
Billie Jean King, at the start of the festivities at Arthur Ashe Stadium Monday evening, noted to the crowd it was “Women’s Equality Day.” King, one of Serena Williams’ most...
How a dapper crook and pals pulled off a $4M Diamond District heist
Dramatic video released by the NYPD on Monday shows the moment a dapper robber pulled out a pistol during a $4 million heist in a Diamond District jewelry store that’s...
Teen registers people to vote as they wait in line at Popeyes
A North Carolina teen has been putting the hype surrounding Popeyes' new chicken sandwich to good use. Posting up outside a Charlotte location on Saturday, 17-year-old David Ledbetter handed out...
Ex-Yankees stud prospect can soon show them up
SEATTLE — One-time top Yankees pitching prospect Justus Sheffield will get his day in the spotlight against the Yankees come Wednesday. The lefty is excited to see some of his...
Crazy cleats, loudmouth: Jabrill Peppers was made for this
It started with Jabrill Peppers not being able to find his blue cleat for his left foot. He had the blue one for the right foot, but he searched his...
NASA astronaut's estranged wife speaks out about 'space crime' allegation
Decorated NASA astronaut Anne McClain allegedly hacked into her wife's bank account from space -- over a nasty custody battle happening down on earth, her estranged spouse said in an...
Israel bombs Hezbollah base in Lebanon
Israeli drones bombed a Palestinian base in eastern Lebanon early Monday amid rising tensions between the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement in Lebanon and the Jewish state. The strike came a day...
Pleading Hong Kong protester kicked to the ground, evoking memories of Tiananmen
Photos and video of an unarmed Hong Kong protester pleading with a cop who has her pistol drawn have gone viral on social media — with users drawing comparisons to...
Cops probing death of Utah teen who suffered gunshot wounds at house party
A 17-year-old Utah girl was found fatally shot at a house party over the weekend, in a case police are probing as "suspicious." The Unified Police Department received a 911...
Toy giant Hasbro might be getting into gangsta rap
Is Hasbro really getting into gangsta rap? That’s the question on Wall Street, as the toy giant that owns My Little Pony and Mr. Potato Head disclosed on Monday a...
Storefront Vacant Report reveals NYC is in a retail leasing crisis
As DCP Director Marisa Lago put it, the research shows that “the reasons for storefront vacancies are complex and varied.”
If Trump can't buy Greenland, why not Italy or Vietnam?
Donald Trump wants to buy Greenland. When I heard that last week I chuckled and thought: “What the freak is that all about?” Only I didn’t use the word “freak.”...
Stocks jump after Trump says he wants trade deal with China
Wall Street stepped back into stocks Monday after President Trump signaled — yet again — that he wants to work out a trade deal with China. Early Monday, President Trump...
The 'Pantaleo Effect': NYPD arrests plummet in wake of firing
The number of arrests and criminal summonses handled by city cops last week plummeted compared to the same period in 2018 — and law enforcement sources warn it’s the “Pantaleo...
New York Times sparks social media jokes over bedbugs memo
The New York Times sent out an alert Monday warning that bedbugs were spotted in its newsroom — triggering hilarity on social media. According to an internal memo obtained by...
Muslim prison guards claim they were suspended for refusing to shave beards
Two Muslim men are suing the State of New York and the NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision for discrimination, claiming they were suspended by higher-ups at the Fishkill...
The College Football Playoff fix the sport is reluctant to make
It has been 150 years since college football was born at Rutgers. And, still, somehow — 116 years after the first World Series, 90 years since the first NCAA Tournament,...
Dull Madison Ave. office tower set for $258M makeover
One of Midtown Madison Avenue’s dowdiest buildings is about to dress up and go out on the town. Aby Rosen, who bought 477 Madison in July for $258 million through...
Feds still struggling to target international scam callers
Authorities on Monday dealt a blow to the scam-phone-call industry by busting three alleged perpetrators in New York, but they’re facing an uphill battle against the billions of calls Americans...
Brandon Nimmo could rejoin Mets this week
The Mets’ playoff push could include Brandon Nimmo by the end of this week. According to industry sources, the outfielder is close to rejoining the team after beginning a minor...
VMAs 2019: Crowd was a 'Sucker' for the Jonas Brothers
The remote performances that have been done over the years at the MTV Video Music Awards — this time held at Newark’s Prudential Center Monday night — have been a...
Judge blocks anti-vaxxers' bid to stop tougher immunization rules
ALBANY — A state Supreme Court judge upheld a new law that repeals all non-medical exemptions for school vaccination requirements—just in time for the start of the school year.
Lizzo's VMA moment: 'Love yourself in a world that doesn't love you back!'
Last year, the MTV Video Music Awards didn’t quite seem to capture the music that was really happening at the moment. But the 2019 VMAs — held for the first...
Man dies while trying to save girlfriend from sinking kayak
A couple's kayaking trip on the Ohio River turned tragic over the weekend when the woman fell into the water — and her boyfriend drowned while trying to save her,...
Teenager facing life-changing choice after huge US Open win
Jenson Brooksby is not making this any easier on himself. But if he keeps doing what he did Monday, the decision might just be made for him. The 18-year-old American...
Florida now in the projected path of Tropical Storm Dorian
Florida is now within a 5-day forecast cone of Tropical Storm Dorian, which is expected to become a hurricane in the coming days. It's still "too early to speculate" if...
School diversity panel wants city to scrap gifted programs
A school-diversity panel created by Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to junk the gifted-and-talented programs and other forms of academic screening in city schools. Arguing that such programs perpetuate racial...
Queens bloodbath: 3 gunned down in parked cars
Three people were gunned down while they were sitting inside parked cars in two separate incidents in Queens Monday evening, police said. The bloodshed kicked off at about 3:45 p.m....
Serena rolls past Sharapova in speedy opener
From all the history Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova have written — from Grand Slams and greatness to meltdowns and meldonium — they had never once played each other at...
VMAs 2019: Why we just fell in love with Taylor Swift again
Taylor Swift — who shared the lead with Ariana Grande for the most nominations (10) coming into the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards held at the Prudential Center on Monday...
Patriots starter hospitalized with major health scare
Patriots starting center David Andrews reportedly was hospitalized with blood clots in his lungs, and is at risk of missing the entire season. It's unclear when the 27-year-old was admitted...
Beloved police dog 'Ozzy' dies after being left in a hot car
A drug-sniffing police dog named Ozzy from Southern California died this month after being left in a hot car, authorities said. The dog, who served in the Long Beach department,...
Mercado Little Spain chef accused of skimping staffer
Award-winning Chef Jose Andres and his Hudson Yards eatery Mercado Little Spain are facing a new class action lawsuit from a staffer, claiming the world-renowned chef didn't pay her minimum...
Union backing de Blasio 2020 bid scores major City Hall favor
Mayor Bill de Blasio has ordered the Department of City Planning to study mandatory permitting for all new hotels across the city, an unprecedented move that would give the politically...
Owners created bogus story about dog found with snout 'taped shut': cops
The heartbreaking story of an Ohio pup found with her muzzle duct-taped shut and her throat slashed -- was actually a hoax made up by her owner in an attempt...
Aggressive flesh-eating disease devours 25% of Florida man's skin
A Florida man is fighting for his life after he contracted a flesh-eating virus that's eaten more than 25% of his skin, according to his family and a report. David...
The war on charters is a war to deny minority opportunity
Despite their enormous successes, charter schools in New York and across the country are in a precarious spot heading into the new school year. In New York, state test results...
Ex-Jets legend is painful proof Andrew Luck made the right decision
Wesley Walker cried when he watched Andrew Luck talk about giving up the game he loved so much — the game they all love so much until the game stops...
This may be last time Giants see Daniel Jones for a while
Soon, it will be Eli Manning’s time to turn back the clock. To try to make something out of what will likely be his last season in blue. To hold...
Facial-recognition tech is a win for the little guy
For all the hysteria over facial-recognition technology, the breathtakingly fast arrest of Larry Griffin II for prompting a major subway panic shows that the tech is a boon to law...
The New York Times' latest hysterical, hypocritical panic
The New York Times, an organization devoted to gathering and publishing information, doesn’t want others to gather or publish information inconvenient to it. A group of Trump-supporting operatives has been...
China's chemical war on America
President Trump got slammed by all sides for suddenly escalating his economic war with China on Friday. But for Americans who have lost a family member or friend to the...
Natural gas bags: Pols scream at the results of their own war on fossil fuels
Do New York politicians want to phase out the use of fossil fuels — or not? On Friday, Assemblyman William Colton (D-B’klyn) blasted National Grid for turning away new Brooklyn...
Trump's G-7 statesmanship
President Trump took French President Emmanuel Macron’s Iran gambit in stride as the G-7 Summit wound to a close — probably because Trump saw that Macron’s real game was pure...
Fatal overdoses in NYC tick down, but opioid crisis rages on
Overdose deaths ticked down more than 2% in New York City last year, marking the first drop in fatalities in nearly a decade even as the opioid crisis has swept...
Nets' summer spree a telling sign of Joe Tsai's ownership
Last year, Nets GM Sean Marks vowed that ownership — then split between Mikhail Prokhorov and Joe Tsai — would be willing to spend when the moment called for it....
Mets understand their harsh reality amid huge series
Treading water is certainly useful, but at some point it’s either sink or swim. The Mets may have reached that juncture in their schedule that tells them if they are...
VMAs winners 2019: A complete list with Taylor Swift, Missy Elliott and more
The Moon Man — or "Moon Person," rather, updated for today's PC police — has landed. The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards — hosted by veteran comedian Sebastian Maniscalco —...
Didi Gregorius injury news is a Yankees rarity
SEATTLE — Early Sunday night Aaron Boone was hopeful the clean X-rays of Didi Gregorius’ right shoulder were a sign the Yankees dodged another big injury blow. “We will see....
How 'The Terror' turns the TV ghost story on its head
AMC’s “The Terror: Infamy” opens with a young Japanese American woman serenely applying makeup before stabbing herself. It’s a gut-punch of a scene — exactly what co-creator Alexander Woo wants...
Feds to seek death penalty for Pittsburgh synagogue shooter
Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty for an anti-Semite who gunned down 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue last year, according to court papers filed Monday. Robert Bowers, 46,...
ESPNer calls Andrew Luck a liar in bizarre double-down
Dan Dakich isn't backing down. After making critical comments on Twitter about Andrew Luck retiring because he was worn down -- which in turn drew criticism from some of his...
Tenants terrified of 'so-called working elevator' after deadly accident
Tenants at the Manhattan building where a man was crushed to death by a malfunctioning elevator Thursday say they are still in the dark about what happened — and freaked...
Baby among 3 killed in Swiss Alps plane crash
A small plane carrying three people, including a baby, crashed in the Swiss Alps, killing all on board. The doomed flight took off Sunday morning from western Switzerland and was...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg makes first appearance since cancer treatment
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Monday appeared in good spirits as she accepted an honorary law degree from the University of Buffalo -- her first public appearance since...
What to do if you think you might be infertile
Infertility is defined as a failure to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse. However, there are many factors that can cause infertility, some of which should be evaluated...
Bronx fentanyl, heroin kingpin may face life in prison: officials
Delacruz-Rosario, who was collared in the Dominican Republic in July and shipped to New York this month, faces up to life in prison under New York State's kingpin statute, officials...
Instagrammers flock to cliffs where woman taking selfie plunged to death
On the morning of Aug. 17 at around 11:20 a.m., a woman slipped off a cliff in the suburbs of Sydney, Australia, and plummeted to her death. Just a short...
Barneys in talks for sale to online luxury retailer Farfetch: sources
Struggling Barneys may have finally found its savior in the form of London-based online retailer Farfetch, The Post has learned. Barneys, which has been scouting for buyers since before it...
New York men busted in $2.3M call center scam: feds
Three men were busted Monday in New York for running an Indian call-center con that fleeced more than $2 million from US victims — including a 76-year-old woman who lost...
Eli Manning one-ups Daniel Jones in busy Giants practice
Our daily practice report from Giants camp: Something Good Eli Manning delivered the pass of the day, a rifle of a throw down the left sideline to Evan Engram in...
Rosa Parks and Sally Ride will be made into Barbie dolls
Mattel is giving some of our favorite "sheroes" the Barbie treatment. Civil rights icon Rosa Parks and astronaut Sally Ride have inspired two new dolls, the toy company announced. They're...
Security expert warns sextortion scams are back
Sextortion is seeing an uptick after a lull at the beginning of the year. After relative inactivity during the past several months, sextortion scams are back on the radar, according...
Bernie's Cardi B card and other commentary
Defense beat: How We Lost the Hypersonic Race Washington badly lags Moscow in developing hypersonic weapons, Dov Zakheim warns in The Hill, and is just at “the starting gate” when...
Reds' Trevor Bauer has already forgotten what he loved about Cleveland
The last time pitcher Trevor Bauer wore an Indians jersey he angrily chucked a baseball over the center-field wall in the middle of a game as he was about to...
James Holzhauer hints he lost 'Jeopardy!' on purpose
"Jeopardy!" champion James Holzhauer's 32-day winning streak came to an end in June, but fans are still debating whether he lost his 33rd match on purpose. Holzhauer fanned the flames...
Scientists in Italy fertilize 7 northern white rhino eggs
CREMONA, Italy — Silvia Colleoni’s hand holding a syringe was trembling as she injected liquid into a micro pipette to facilitate the aspiration of sperm that had been removed and...
Countries agree on protections for over a dozen shark species
GENEVA — Countries have agreed to protect more than a dozen shark species at risk of extinction, in a move aimed at conserving some of the ocean’s most awe-inspiring creatures...
Young Afghan women barely remember Taliban — but still fear their return
KABUL, Afghanistan — Two yellow burqas are on display at a television station in Kabul, bright versions of the blue ghostlike garments some women in the capital still wear. For...
Lab-grown coral 'breakthrough' could save America's reefs
Florida and its unique ecosystems have a lot more to offer than fence-jumping alligators and vomiting vultures — which is why marine scientists hope to rebuild the coral so vital...
Rohingya refugees rally to mark 2nd anniversary of exodus
COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh — Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees marked the second anniversary of their exodus from Myanmar into Bangladesh by rallying, crying and praying Sunday as they demanded...
Banana industry on alert after disease hits crops in Colombia
LA GUAJIRA, Colombia — It might not be obvious at the supermarket, but the banana industry is fighting to protect the most popular variety of the fruit from a destructive...
Johnson & Johnson to pay $572M in damages over opioid crisis
This will be a bitter pill for Johnson & Johnson to swallow. An Oklahoma judge on Monday ordered the New Jersey-based pharmaceutical giant to pay $572 million in damages for...
Aaron Rodgers disgusted by aftermath of Andrew Luck's retirement
The takes regarding Andrew Luck's decision to retire from the NFL are never-ending. Aaron Rodgers, the floor is yours. “Well the surprise was obviously the first emotion," the star Packers...
Mozambique rebuilds after devastating cyclones
VINHO, Mozambique — When Cyclone Idai roared through central Mozambique in March, it made some 200,000 people homeless and destroyed about 2 million acres of crops. “The winds blew, the...
Belgian festival criticized over blackface character 'the Savage'
Ath, Belgium - Hundreds of spectators cheered and applauded as the chief protagonist of a Belgian parade - “the Savage” - appeared in the town of Ath on Sunday, but...
'Bagel Boss' guy free after psych evaluation — insists cops mocked his height
It was a short stint. "Bagel Boss" guy Chris Morgan has been sprung from the hospital — after he was caught on camera ranting and raving yet again Sunday near...
Meet all the VMAs 2019 performers hitting the stage
The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards broadcast from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, is packed with top performers. The 36th annual awards show, happening Monday at 8 p.m., will...
Employees of Big Tech are speaking out like never before
SAN FRANCISCO — When Liz O’Sullivan was hired at the New York City-based artificial intelligence company Clarifai in 2017, she felt lucky to find work at the intersection of two...
Experts say it might not matter if telescope is in Hawaii or Spain
HONOLULU — When starlight from billions of years ago zips across the universe and finally comes into focus on Earth, astronomers want their telescopes to be in the best locations...
Miley Cyrus to perform at VMAs in first appearance since Hemsworth, Carter drama
Miley Cyrus will be riding her wrecking ball into MTV's Video Music Awards Monday night. The former Disney star is slated to perform "Slide Away," her new breakup ballad. The...
Indonesia to move capital from 'sinking, polluted' Jakarta
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s president announced Monday that the country’s capital will move from overcrowded, sinking and polluted Jakarta to a site in sparsely populated East Kalimantan province on Borneo...
David Koch's greatest contribution was the principled way he did business
David Koch was a friend of mine, and America is poorer today after his death last week. The tributes are pouring in, mostly highlighting his incredible record of philanthropy and...
Best man in wedding dress pranks groom during 'first look'
Here comes the bride . . . all buff and ripped? A Kentucky groom was given the shock of his life when his jokester bride-to-be sent his best man stuffed...
Patriots' Patrick Chung enters not guilty plea for cocaine charge
LACONIA, N.H. -- New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung has waived a court appearance in New Hampshire on a cocaine possession charge and a lawyer entered a not guilty plea...
Former No. 1 is US Open's first big upset victim
Angelique Kerber, the former world No. 1 from Germany, suffered an early exit in the US Open on Monday at the hands of France’s Kristina Mladenovic. The 2016 US Open...
Biden losing support to Sanders and Warren: poll
Former Vice President Joe Biden is losing ground in the Democratic presidential primary race, according to a new Monmouth University poll released Monday. Biden polled at just 19% -- down...
'SNL' host lineup revealed: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Eddie Murphy and more
Eddie Murphy’s Hollywood comeback tour continues with a hosting gig on the new season of “Saturday Night Live” — the "SNL" alumnus' first appearance there in 35 years. The long-running...
Trump and Macron have another cringe-worthy interaction
It’s the most awkward interaction ever — Part II. President Trump looked like he was getting an embrace from his least favorite aunt as he was hugged by French President...
Dorian could be a hurricane by the time it hits Barbados, Puerto Rico
Tropical Storm Dorian could strengthen into a hurricane as early as Tuesday — as it continues to roar into the Caribbean with Barbados, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic in...
Website collected donations for charities — and made off with the money: lawsuit
The founder of a website that collected donations for city charities mysteriously disappeared and shuttered her company — making off with thousands of dollars, a new lawsuit alleges. Starting in...
College football: Transfer portal’s winners and losers in 2019
We're heading into the second full season of college football with the NCAA transfer portal in place, and its effects are now measurable. Players are moving more often. Coaches are...
Man becomes first person to paddleboard across Pacific Ocean
A Spanish endurance athlete has become the first man to paddleboard across the Pacific Ocean -- an epic 2,900-mile solo voyage from San Francisco to Hawaii lasting 76 days. Antonio...
Headlock-happy security guard fired for dragging teen dad
A security guard was fired in Westgate, UK, after this cellphone video appears to show him dragging a customer out of a store by the neck. Dad-to-be Kyle Spencer, 19,...
6-foot-tall Bigfoot statue stolen from North Carolina business
Amateur Bigfoot hunters can rejoice -- sort of. Deputies in North Carolina are hunting for the brazen thief or thieves who snatched a 6-foot-tall, 180-pound fiberglass resin Sasquatch statue from...
Trump insists Theresa May could have cut Brexit deal if she took his advice
President Trump on Monday praised ex-UK Prime Minister Theresa May — but also repeated his contention that if she had only taken his advice, she would have been able to...
Bill Belichick only vaguely aware of Andrew Luck's retirement
Colts quarterback Andrew Luck’s decision to retire rocked the NFL this past weekend, but not enough to distract Patriots head coach Bill Belichick from the final preseason game against the...
When these top Rangers prospects will first suit up
The Rangers announced their roster for the 2019 Traverse City tournament, and it will feature a first look at five of the club's top prospects. The roster is highlighted by...
The Mets' whole world can change in this closing stretch
Journey back 33 games with me. Let’s call it a tour of perspective, a reminder of just how much can happen in a month-plus on a baseball schedule. Thirty-three games...
'Bulls--t:' Colts sound off on fans booing Andrew Luck
Andrew Luck's former teammates aren't pleased with Colts fans for booing the now-retired quarterback Saturday night as he walked off the field. "I thought it was bulls--t, simple as that,"...
Kosciuszko Bridge's second span will open to traffic this week
They've built a bridge -- and now you can get over it! The second span of the Kosciuszko Bridge will finally open to traffic this week, state officials announced Sunday....
Deadly EEE virus makes West Nile look like a breeze
Find out everything you need to know about the deadly Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus, which is spread to humans by infected mosquitoes in hardwood swamp regions such as southeastern...
Sean Duffy to resign from Congress ahead of ninth child's birth
Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wis.) is leaving Congress next month -- telling constituents Monday that he's bowing out to care for his baby due in October with health complications. “Recently, we’ve...
Sonny Gray's dominance will continue versus Marlins
The Reds and Marlins are two of the bottom-eight offenses in terms of runs per game in baseball and will square off in Miami on Monday. Pablo Lopez will make...
Prostitute arrested in chef’s death also linked to deaths of two other men
She’s a John’s worst nightmare. Cops have charged a Queens prostitute with the overdose death of Cipriani Dolci head chef Andrea Zamperoni — and she’s been linked to the deaths...
Lakers star uses Team USA break to party with Australian model
Kyle Kuzma appeared to enjoy his time down under. The Lakers star, who suffered a left ankle injury while participating in scrimmages in Australia before the FIBA World Cup ,...
Joe Kennedy has filed to run for US Senate in 2020
Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-Mass.) said Monday that he is eyeing a run for the US Senate in 2020, a move that would set up a major Democratic primary fight...
Man busted with stash of Trump-shaped ecstasy pills
A Florida man who was found to have ecstasy pills shaped like US President Donald Trump’s head has been charged with unlawful possession of controlled substances, according to Pinellas County...
Lenny Dykstra lets loose on neighbors: They 'can go f--k themselves'
Former Mets legend Lenny Dykstra moved out of his New Jersey home that was the target of numerous quality-of-life complaints -- telling the former neighbors who reported him to "go...
Trump: North Korea's location gives it 'tremendous potential'
President Trump offered some unsolicited praise for Kim Jong Un at the G-7 summit in France on Monday — saying the North Korean dictator and his country have “tremendous potential”...
Finger-lickin' wood? KFC selling plant-based fried ‘chicken’
It's Kentucky Fried "Chicken." The fast-food joint will soon have Colonel Sanders-approved meatless options with the arrival of plant-based fried chicken meals. Through a pilot program, the chain will partner...
VMAs 2019: Date, time, how to watch, livestream info
It's the biggest night in video music. The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards — hosted by stand-up comic Sebastian Maniscalco — airs Monday night. Here's everything you need to know...
Adam Wainwright will keep Cardinals streaking
Opening day at the U.S. Open. If you’re going to boo Naomi Osaka for winning, cheer Serena Williams for threatening the umps or are just cuckoo for Coco Gauff, be...
Trump on hosting G-7 at Miami resort: 'I don't care about making money'
President Trump went on the defensive Monday, shooting down the idea that hosting a G-7 summit at his Miami golf resort would make him richer, telling reporters, “I don’t want...
Who thought a chicken-stuffed deep-fried 'Pizzadilla' was a good idea?
It starts with a mixture of ground cumin, mustard powder, oil and brown sugar — and becomes a horrifying deep-fried pizza stuffed with barbecue chicken and cheese. Meet the "Pizzadilla"...
Zeke breaks silence, warns Cowboys by invoking legend's departure
Ezekiel Elliott wants to make one thing clear: He wants to be part of the Cowboys organization — just for the right price. The star running back, who has been...
Just when you thought NYC subways couldn't get worse
He takes "subway creep" to a whole new level. A magician dressed as Pennywise the clown from the Stephen King horror flick "It" strolled through a Manhattan L train Friday,...
ESPNers fire personal attacks at each other in ugly Andrew Luck feud
The Andrew Luck retirement has caused a full-on hot-take implosion — with ESPNers getting personal in their attacks on each other. It started with ESPN Radio host (in Indianapolis) and...
'Don't touch me like that!': Trans women violently removed from bar
A group of transgender women, including staff and volunteers from Bienestar Human Services, a nonprofit support organization for Latino and LGBTQ individuals, reportedly experienced discrimination at Las Perlas restaurant in...
Trump open to renewed nuclear talks with Iran under 'right circumstances'
President Trump on Monday said he might be willing to meet with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani down the road should the Muslim theocracy change its behavior. “If the circumstances were...
University of Florida band director attacked after rivalry game against Miami: cops
The University of Florida's band director says he was attacked after the football team's victory over its rival the University of Miami. Florida Gators band director Jay Watkins was roughed...
Iguana gets a workout on conveyor belt at Florida airport
Only in Florida. Amid a massive iguana invasion in the Sunshine State, one of the critters was captured in a now-viral video walking on a luggage conveyor belt at Key...
Trump: I'll take political fallout from wanting Russia back in G-7
President Trump on Monday defended his idea of possibly inviting Russia to next year's G-7 meeting and said he'll take any political heat that comes from the decision. "I don't...
'Missing' child found home alone, surrounded by heroin: cops
A Pennsylvania mother is facing charges after her son was reported missing but was found home alone surrounded by bundles of heroin -- what he called “Mommy’s medicine,” according to...
Woman finds 3.72-carat yellow diamond at Arkansas park
A Texas woman found a 3.72-carat yellow diamond in a rock pile at the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas last week Miranda Hollingshead, of Bogata, was planning on...
Pumice stone 'raft' the size of Manhattan could help save Great Barrier Reef
Pumice isn't just something you use to scrub your calloused feet. Scientists have identified a giant floating "raft" of pumice rock — about the size of Manhattan — drifting through...
Concert erupts in screams as rockets explode overhead
Concertgoers in Sderot, Israel, fled the music festival in a panic as rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip. Watch as the Iron Dome missile defense system intercepts two of...
Your furry friend deserves this smart health tracker for National Dog Day
How better to celebrate National Dog Day than by dogging your pup's every scratch, sniff and tail wag? The latest versions of high-tech, wearable pooch trackers, Whistle Go and Whistle...
NFL fullback's cry for help: 'I'm a f--king mess'
Former NFL fullback Le’Ron McClain pleaded for help on Twitter this past weekend, complaining of head and brain trauma he says is a result of playing football. In a series...
Longtime NFL QB crushes Andrew Luck over retirement timing
The rip jobs Andrew Luck sparked by stunningly retiring during the NFL preseason include one from a longtime NFL quarterback. Steve Beuerlein, who played 14 NFL seasons and is now...
Trump says he's confident China wants to reach trade deal
President Trump said Monday he's confident that China is sincere about wanting to reopen talks to end the escalating trade war between the two countries that has sent tariffs soaring....
This is the moment armed thieves strike in brazen Diamond District heist
Dramatic new video of the brazen midday holdup of a jewelry store in Midtown's Diamond District reveals the moment an armed trio takes workers hostage. The nearly half-minute of additional...
FAA threatens a $25K fine for anyone weaponizing their drones
There is a rite of passage, it seems, for a certain kind of person who acquires a drone. First, buy said drone. Have fun experiencing the novelty of playing with...
SEC preview: Alabama still rules a loaded conference
Even in a conference as loaded as the SEC, one team stands out from the rest, and it should come as no surprise that it's the Alabama Crimson Tide. The...
California deputy dies 6 years after collapsing during SWAT tryout
A California sheriff’s deputy who collapsed during a 2013 SWAT tryout never regained consciousness -- and succumbed to his injuries six years later, authorities said. Carlos Cammon, 35, died at...
Teen drowns after floodwaters sweep him into Missouri ditch
A Missouri teen died over the weekend after he got swept into a ditch during a raging flash flood, according to authorities and a new report. The teen, identified by...
Black homeowner dragged out of house in boxers and handcuffs after false burglar alarm
A black man in North Carolina says he’s embarrassed about being handcuffed inside his home at gunpoint — and paraded to a police car while wearing only his boxers —...
6 things you need to know about VMAs 2019 host Sebastian Maniscalco
He knows you're thinking: 'Who the hell?'
Macron feuds with Brazilian leader over 'rude' comments about his wife
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday lashed out at Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro -- who supported a weekend Facebook post that implied his wife was more attractive than Macron's. “He...
How to avoid the worst college football betting blunders
As we approach the first full week of college football action, it’s time to review key mistakes that squares make in this sport: Betting too many games: Recreational bettors typically...
Crooks swipe $6K from man after shoving him into trunk
A man was robbed of $6,000 in Sunset Park after being shoved into the trunk of his car and bashed in the head with a gun multiple times, cops said....
Prominent German family identified as victims in Majorca plane-helicopter crash
A well-known German family celebrating a birthday has been identified as the victims of a helicopter crash near the Spanish island of Majorca, according to reports. Brewery heir August Inselkammer...
The Padres rickrolled Red Sox fans
Sunday was an all-around rough day for the Red Sox and all their fans who traveled to Petco Park. A Manny Machado home run in the first inning on the...
Toddler with cancer dies after doctors misdiagnose her with constipation
The parents of a 3-year-old girl who was diagnosed with constipation — and who then died of complications from cancer days later — say doctors could have done more to...
Tesla driver asleep at the wheel of self-driving car
Is this the future of self-driving cars? A video of a man appearing to be asleep at the wheel of a Tesla has gone viral. The person who filmed the...
Could this new Starbucks drink dethrone the Pumpkin Spice Latte?
Last week, we rang the pumpkin spice latte death knell, but this week we're eating — er, drinking — our words. This week, Starbucks is reinventing the fall-flavored creation it...
The coach who discovered Coco Gauff watching intently from a distance
Coach Patrick Mouratoglou’s main focus is on Serena Williams. But he can’t help but keep tabs on Coco Gauff. Mouratoglou met Gauff when she was 10 years old. The family...
8-year-old German boy crashes during second high-speed joyride
He apparently didn’t learn his lesson. An 8-year-old speed demon who took his mom’s Volkswagen Golf for a joyride last week did it again two days later -- clocking speeds...
Dozens of Hong Kong protesters arrested as officials warn of 'very dangerous situation'
Hong Kong wrapped up a weekend of tumultuous protests that resulted in 86 people -- including one as young as 12 -- arrested and a stern warning from the government....
Hoops star grabs half-naked woman trying to leave motel, video shows
Video has emerged of former Michigan State basketball star Mateen Cleaves trying to bring the half-naked woman who accused him of sexual assault back toward a motel room. The video...
Donald Trump blasts report claiming he wanted to nuke hurricanes
President Trump on Monday blasted a news report that said he wants to use nuclear weapons to stop hurricanes from hitting the US as “ridiculous” and “FAKE NEWS!” “The story...
Trump wants to hold next year's G-7 at his Miami golf resort
Location. Location. Location. President Trump made a serious pitch on Monday to hold the G-7 summit of world leaders next year at his Miami golf resort, touting its spacious accommodations...
Commuting chaos as broken rail shuts down 7 train
A broken rail on the 7 train line caused a hellish commute for city straphangers Monday morning. The train trouble started around 7 a.m. when a broken rail near Queensboro...
UK mom dies of her injuries from 2017 arson attack that killed her 4 kids
A UK mom has died from injuries she suffered in an arson attack in 2017 that killed her four young children, according to reports. Michelle Pearson, 37, suffered horrific burns...
David Ortiz hires former Boston police chief to probe his shooting
Retired Red Sox slugger David Ortiz has hired a former Boston police commissioner to investigate the shooting that nearly left him dead in his native Dominican Republic, according to a...
Third Point buys stake in Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica
Third Point, the US hedge fund that has pushed for changes at companies ranging from Nestle to Campbell Soup, has amassed a stake in Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica, people familiar with...
'Total bulls--t': Troy Aikman shreds colleague over Andrew Luck take
Andrew Luck's shocking retirement on Saturday shook the Twittersphere and prompted a flurry of reactions across the board, including a divisive comment from FS1 analyst Doug Gottlieb. "Retiring cause rehabbing...
Conquer the Adobe Creative Cloud with this training bundle
To beginners, Adobe’s Creative Cloud can feel like a foreign language. But if you’re interested in photography, graphic design or video — whether for work or pleasure — then you...
Tesla plans to raise prices in China amid trade war
US electric vehicle maker Tesla will raise prices in China on Friday, earlier than planned, and is considering increasing prices again in December should Chinese tariffs on US-made cars take...
How fantasy owners can best fix their Lamar Miller conundrum
Some bang-bang plays are exciting. Others are just dreary. The news of Andrew Luck’s retirement broke Saturday in close proximity to word that Lamar Miller had suffered a significant knee...
US Open tennis 2019: TV schedule, draw, how to watch
The 2019 U.S. Open, the final major of the year on the tennis calendar, will be the 139th edition of the iconic tournament. The defending champions are Naomi Osaka and...
Woman rescued after being trapped in septic tank for 3 days
An Oregon woman survived as many as three days trapped in a septic tank after falling into the putrid hole while doing maintenance work, according to a new report. The...
AEW's Awesome Kong talks All Out match, NXT reaction and 'Glow'
Awesome Kong shocked the wrestling world when she appeared at All Elite Wrestling’s "Double or Nothing" pay-per-view in May at the behest of friend Brandi Rhodes for a rare match...
Gloria Allred will represent new Jeffrey Epstein accusers at upcoming hearing
More accusers will bring lawsuits against the estate of pedophile Jeffrey Epstein on Tuesday, at the same time a judge is expected to close the criminal case against him, their...
Best in class: Back-to-school picks for cool kids
Stocking up for the new school season? Stylish students will stand out with these spunky -- yet perfectly parent-pleasing -- finds. Monster munchies Satisfy a little one’s monster appetite with...
Video shows trio of robbers during brazen midday Diamond District heist
New video shows a trio of armed robbers who held up a jewelry store in the heart of Manhattan's Diamond District in a brazen stickup on Sunday afternoon. The 14-second...
Brazilian warplanes dump thousands of gallons of water on Amazon fires
Brazilian warplanes dumped thousands of gallons of water over the weekend to battle the raging Amazon rainforest fires, as leaders of the G7 nations pledged an immediate $20 million in...
Trump: China 'really wants to make a deal' on trade
President Trump said Chinese officials reached out to members of his administration to say they want to restart negotiations to end a bitter trade war between the two countries that...
Japan calls US trade deal 'very valuable,' denies it gave Trump too much
Japan's top government spokesman denied on Monday that Tokyo made too many concessions in trade talks with the United States, saying the fact the two countries were able to reach...
Trump says he wasn't blindsided by arrival of Iranian diplomat Javad Zafir
President Trump on Monday insisted that he was not blindsided by the arrival of Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zafir at the G-7 summit in France and said he decided not...
Ghost spotted walking through couple's kitchen in shocking footage
Joey Nolan and his wife were shocked to find what appeared to be a human-like spirit walking around their Long Island, New York, home, along with a smaller, animal-like "pet"...
New Jersey man arrested for burning, suffocating girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter
A New Jersey man was arrested for allegedly burning, beating, and suffocating his girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter, a report said. Maison Andres Torres, 25, was taken into custody last week when...
Jalen Hurts was built for his 'unique' Oklahoma opportunity
Uncertainty was stitched into the beginning of Baker Mayfield’s senior season, played under a first-time head coach, who was the country’s youngest in charge. Skepticism was sewn into the start...
Andrew Luck lessons Jets must learn for Sam Darnold’s sake
A few hours before the Jets kicked off their preseason game with the Saints on Saturday night, general manager Joe Douglas was speaking to reporters in a room adjacent to...
Dodgers' biggest weapon looks lost against Yankees
LOS ANGELES -- Cody Bellinger is a legitimate NL MVP candidate with 42 homers, 100 RBIs and a .312 batting average. But if the Yankees and Dodgers meet in the...
Big Yankees bat is on his way back
LOS ANGELES -- Luke Voit doesn’t have the major league track record of Giancarlo Stanton, Dellin Betances and Luis Severino, but he is returning from the Yankees' injured list before...
Why Mets can't end their Braves nightmare
There was a chance Dallas Keuchel was going to end up with the Yankees during his prolonged free agency before he signed with the Braves in June. At this point,...
Aaron Judge's viral moment wasn't only home run he stunningly predicted
LOS ANGELES — Promise made. Promise kept. The Yankees set a record for home runs in a month, hitting three Sunday to increase their August total to 61 and beat...
'This is appalling': Dog found with muzzle taped shut, throat slashed
"We will not tolerate these actions...Not now or ever." That's the message cops in Butler County, Ohio, want people to hear after a local resident found a dog on the...
Mets pitcher dodges injured list for now
Edwin Diaz’s trapezius discomfort wasn’t severe enough Sunday to warrant a move to the injured list. The Mets reliever was unavailable to pitch in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Braves,...
Tennis giant is US men's next great hope at Open
Reilly Opelka is familiar with the Flushing Meadows grounds, but only when admission is free during the U.S. Open qualifier. The new American man to watch, the 6-foot-11 Opelka, will...
Dressbarn and Ann Taylor owner not returning lenders’ calls
A group of lenders owed more than $1.4 billion by Dressbarn’s owner — Ascena Retail Group — is getting nervous that it won’t get its money back, The Post has...
Yankees' triumph silences this foolish narrative
LOS ANGELES — No trophy for this weekend. Let’s not get silly. The Yankees do deserve a memento for coming into Dodger Stadium and taking care of business so convincingly,...
Urban Meyer dishes takes on everything college football
Former Florida and Ohio State coach Urban Meyer has gone from the sideline to the studio with Fox Sports, and shares his thoughts on elite coaches and quarterbacks in a...
De Blasio heckled about Eric Garner during a live CNN town hall
Mayor Bill de Blasio was heckled during a CNN town hall event Sunday when a protester demanded action on the “other officers” involved in the arrest of Eric Garner. “You...
Joe Arpaio wants to be sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, again
Joe Arpaio is looking to get back in the saddle again as the former Arizona sheriff said Sunday that he plans to run for the position he lost in 2016....