September 30, 2019
The Yankees are built for what's to come
There are players who approach their first taste of October baseball with the mindset that the baselines still are 90 feet long and the mound 60 feet, 6 inches from...
Counting on Eagles running back is asking for fantasy trouble
Students, welcome to this class on unpredictability. I’m your instructor, Professor Madman. Please hold your questions until the end of the lecture. Now, imagine if movie director M. Night Shyamalan...
Florida church buys strip club for growing congregation
Have mercy! A Florida church that has grown too large for its amenities at a local high school is buying a large strip club where they can house their growing...
Adam Gase hints at shake-up to help Jets' failing offense
Jets coach Adam Gase sounds like he is considering some changes along his offensive line. The line has been terrible in the Jets’ first three games and the offense could...
David Fizdale's Knicks tank card has run out
The coach of the Knicks speaks in the same tone as before, his words every bit as upbeat. You listen to David Fizdale speak, what you hear is a man...
Man severely burned after falling into hot spring at Yellowstone's Old Faithful
A 48-year-old man was severely burned when he fell into a hot spring at Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park on Sunday night. Cade Edmond Siemens told park rangers...
Kirk Cousins looks like $84 million Vikings mistake
Eighty-four million dollars doesn’t buy you what it used to. Vikings fans have to be asking themselves if they’re happy with what quarterback Kirk Cousins has delivered since the Vikings...
Nebraska death from vaping-related illness brings national toll to 14
A Nebraska man has become the 14th person to die in the nationwide vaping-related epidemic, officials said Monday. The man, who was only identified as over 65 and from Douglas...
NYC's market can withstand the fallout from WeWork's failed IPO
Yes, everybody’s worried about WeWork’s problems and how they might rock the commercial leasing scene. Realty Check noted back on Sept. 2 that industry players were “sweating it out” as...
Archdiocese of New York now ‘abuser-free,’ according to reviewer
The cost of settling with victims of its perverted clergymen has ballooned to more than $67 million, but the Archdiocese of New York no longer has any priests or deacons...
Relax, meat might not kill you after all: study
Science may be ending its years-long beef with red meat. A shocking new study has called into question one of the most firmly held nutrition guidelines of the past few...
Barclays exec killed wife with crowbar after she called him 'useless'
A British Barclays bank executive "snapped" and beat his cancer-ridden wife to death with a crowbar after she called him "useless," his lawyer said on Monday. David Pomphret, 51, admitted...
Grubhub fees hurting small businesses, claims NYC council member
A New York City politician is pooh-poohing claims by food-delivery apps that they help mom-and-pop restaurants more than they hurt them. City Council Member Mark Gjonaj on Monday pushed back...
1740 Broadway owners line up eateries to serve office tenants
The owners of 1740 Broadway, the classic office tower designed by the architects of the Empire State Building, have come up with a new way to make their property appetizing...
Mega mall owners mull investing in Forever 21 after bankruptcy
A pair of shopping-mall giants is weighing whether to invest in bankrupt teen retailer Forever 21, sources told The Post. The fast-fashion pioneer, which filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday...
East Village landlord sues tenant, housing agency in lead abatement dispute
An East Village apartment landlord -- at a building where a toddler allegedly contracted lead poisoning -- has sued a tenant and a housing agency claiming they won’t allow him...
Arizona man killed son by pouring hot water down his throat to exorcise demon
An Arizona man murdered his son while trying to exorcise a demon from him — pouring boiling hot water down the boy's throat and drowning him, according to local media...
San Francisco removes boulders placed by residents to stop vagrants
San Francisco’s Public Works Department removed the vagrant-deterring boulders placed on a city street by residents fed up over the city’s burgeoning homeless crisis, a report said. The deterrents were...
Republicans looking at special election to replace Rep. Chris Collins
There’s no shortage of candidates seeking to replace Rep. Chris Collins in a special election. “Republicans shouldn’t have much trouble holding the district,” said Kyle Kondik, who helps run the...
Impeachment may lead to another October stock market crash
The stock market’s most dangerous month begins today, and I’m going to tell you what is likely to happen that will make this October potentially the most dangerous of them...
Daniel Jones is getting a Giants weapon back
Golden Tate could sympathize with the transplanted football fan. He didn’t have DirecTV’s NFL Sunday Ticket and his local market in San Diego wasn’t showing his team’s game. “I had...
Brookyn's blight years: From the birth of ‘the projects’ to death of Ebbets
When the 35-tower Fort Greene Houses project opened to much fanfare in 1942, it replaced a blighted area near the Brooklyn Navy Yard that was awash in prostitution and crime....
San Francisco tour guide allegedly passed US secrets to China
A San Francisco tour guide spied on the US for China over the course of years, passing confidential information he picked up at "dead drops" in several US cities, federal...
The Knicks won't hand RJ Barrett anything
According to sources, some Knicks thought David Fizdale did not hold 2018 lottery pick Kevin Knox accountable enough as a rookie. Fizdale won’t make the same mistake with current lottery...
East Carolina students furious at 'BS' suspension of interim chancellor
Students at East Carolina University are up in arms over the suspension of the school’s interim chancellor after he took selfies and drank with patrons at two off-campus bars. “Chancellor...
Enes Kanter is happy to be with the Celtics, who 'don't tank'
From New York to Portland and now finally in Boston, Enes Kanter is seemingly content with where he ended up. The Turkish big man, who scored 1,614 points for New...
NAACP chief rips Corey Johnson for failing to back ban on menthol cigarettes
The head of one of New York’s top civil rights groups castigated City Council Speaker Corey Johnson Monday for failing to back a menthol cigarette ban as he moves to...
Cops in fatal shooting of fellow officer thought they were being shot at
The NYPD officers who fatally shot hero cop Brian Mulkeen in a tragic case of friendly fire thought they were being shot at when they responded to the scene in...
Chris Collins to cash in on pension despite resigning in disgrace: expert
WASHINGTON — Rep. Chris Collins will likely get to keep his congressional pension — worth an estimated $17,000 annually — despite quitting Congress in disgrace and planning to plead guilty...
Brooklyn's Pacific Park moves to fast track
Brooklyn’s Pacific Park, which was slow in coming after it was launched 14 years ago as Atlantic Yards, has finally hit the fast track. Greenland Forest City Partners, which controls...
Texas police were warned about Odessa mass shooter 8 years ago
Police were warned that the gunman who killed seven people and wounded 25 in Texas last month was planning an attack eight years ago, according to newly revealed police reports....
Jackie Robinson's name dragged into Lenny Dykstra, Ron Darling legal fight
The ghost of Jackie Robinson is getting dragged into a legal fight between former Met legends Lenny Dykstra and Ron Darling. Darling’s book “108 Stitches: Loose Threads, Ripping Yarns, and...
Brooklyn Music School chairman slapped with $500K verdict for bugging wife's iPhone
Crocker Coulson was slapped with a nearly $500,000 verdict by a Brooklyn federal jury, that found he violated anti-snooping laws by secretly installing software that let him spy on the...
Dems’ impeachment drive serves their needs, not the country’s
Impeachment is about to make everything worse. If our politics seems overheated, our institutions beleaguered and our public debate degraded, just wait until we are in the midst of the...
Biden should drop out to make way for a moderate not tainted by corruption
Joe Biden’s corrupt dealings in Ukraine and those of his son must be investigated, and the time has come for him to drop out of the presidential race. While Biden...
Suspected drug smugglers used cocaine haul to stay afloat after boat sunk
The trio was spotted adrift in the Pacific Ocean, some 30 miles off the coast of Tumaco, desperately clinging to the packages of cocaine as flotation devices.
De Blasio is utterly clueless about the city’s retail pain
Talk about giving away the store: Mayor Bill de Blasio said last week that he is still pushing his deranged campaign to make Albany impose a “retail-vacancy” tax on landlords...
Tesla's 'smart summon' feature is causing fender benders, parking lot jams
These self-driving cars wouldn't pass a learner's permit test.
The $15 minimum wage is killing jobs across the city
Just as predicted, the $15 minimum wage is killing vulnerable city small businesses, with the low-margin restaurant industry one of the hardest-hit as it also faces a separate mandatory wage...
De Blasio just admitted that his ‘team’ doesn’t care about school kids
New York parents and schoolchildren beware: Mayor Bill de Blasio doesn’t see you as part of his “team.” That’s the clear takeaway from what the mayor told City Councilman Robert...
Video shows violent brawl breaking out at South African mall
A wild brawl broke out at a mall in South Africa Saturday when a rowdy mob attacked security guards who were trying to kick them out at closing time, according...
To really win, Trump has to do more than fight impeachment
It is a sad spectacle in Washington these days: Democrats are consumed by the impeachment push, with their media allies keeping up the heat with breathless coverage even on days...
The overrated Tom Brady and other commentary
Sports beat: The Overrated Tom Brady “Tom Brady is unquestionably a great quarterback and among the greatest of all time,” admits Larry Alex Taunton at The American Spectator. “So when...
Brooklyn lawmaker wants New York's college athletes to get paid too
The local bill, introduced by Democratic state Sen. Kevin Parker this month, would set aside 15% of ticket-sale revenues for college athletes who play games.
Trump pushed Australian leader to help with discrediting Mueller probe
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump recently asked the Australian prime minister and other foreign leaders to help Attorney General William Barr with an investigation into the origins of the Russia...
How sports changed medicine forever
Now and then, a heart-breaking injury on the field or court — or a secret drug problem — does more than stop the game clock. In his new book, “Tiger...
Philly fan with big Phanatic belly tattoo is now a hometown hero
It's been a fairy-tale few days for Dunphy, who gained viral fame after a shirtless picture of him and his Philly-centric ink hit the airwaves during last Thursday’s matchup.
Kosovo pol brands himself Trump's biggest fan to try to win election
A Kosovo politician who once met President Trump is now trying to parlay the photo op into an election victory for himself. Kadri Veseli, a candidate for prime minister in...
Men are freezing their sperm to stress less about sex
Sperm on the rocks, please! Fertility — and fretting about it — has traditionally been considered a women's issue. Egg freezing, for example, dominates conversations and Instagram feeds among ladies...
Bird 'arrested' by Dutch cops after owner busted for shoplifting
Now it's a jailbird. A parakeet was taken in by police last week when its owner was arrested for shoplifting in the Netherlands -- with the feathered accomplice witnessing the...
The Rock will make his 'SmackDown' return
Finally, The Rock will return to “SmackDown.” Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the former WWE superstar and movie megastar, tweeted Monday that he will appear on the debut episode of "SmackDown"...
To almost everyone's relief, kale is officially over
Here lies kale.
Suspect in murder of Ole Miss student Ally Kostial pleads not guilty
The man accused of gunning down fellow Ole Miss student Ally Kostial pleaded not guilty on Monday. A stone-faced Brandon Theesfeld, 22, was walked to Lafayette County court in an...
'The Masked Singer' reveals crazy costumes for Season 2
Now it can be revealed: Viewers will see a dancing flamingo on Wednesday’s episode of “The Masked Singer.” TV’s most outrageous hit (8 p.m. on Fox) shows no sign of...
Organizer of rowdy river tubing experience 'Boobs & Tubes' running for LI office
The Republican hopeful is trying to unseat Democratic incumbent Sarah Anker, who has brought up his less-than-staid business in a debate.
Service members pose with gear for bizarre 'Tetris Challenge'
Military members and emergency workers from around the world have been laying down on the ground with their equipment, weapons and vehicles and then posting aerial photos on social media...
WeWork is proof that the IPO market is in trouble
WeWork’s parent company pulled its disastrous initial public stock offering on Monday — the latest signal that Wall Street is losing its appetite for overhyped startups that continue to bleed...
Alleged accomplice charged in $258,000 heist at JFK Airport
An alleged accomplice was charged Monday in the theft of more than $258,000 in cash that was supposed to have been loaded onto a Miami-bound flight from JFK Airport. Emanuel...
Ravens turning on themselves in troubling stretch
After a season-opening wins over the struggling Dolphins and Cardinals, the Ravens have lost back-to-back games and are starting to see their frustrations from the field unfold internally. In Sunday’s...
'Wonder' author's first graphic novel teaches kids about Holocaust
“I wanted to be able to introduce the themes of the Holocaust in an age-appropriate way, especially given the times we’re in and the rhetoric that kids are exposed to...
There's a lot riding on Mickey Callaway's Mets future
Let’s play along that Mets officials will meet this week and that Mickey Callaway’s fate is yet to be determined. In that scenario, the Mets will have to ponder this:...
Disabled Bronx women get $6M in state-run group home 'abuse' settlement
Disabled Bronx residents who say they suffered years of sickening abuse at a state-run home won a $6 million settlement Monday, according to court papers. Three residents claimed in a...
Escaped prisoner found living in cave after 17 years on the run
An escaped prisoner who had been on the run from police in China for 17 years was finally tracked down by authorities -- living in a tiny cave in the...
Trump wants whistleblower's identity, renews attacks on Schiff
President Trump on Monday said he wants to know the identity of the whistleblower whose complaint about his call with his Ukrainian counterpart sparked impeachment proceedings. “We’re trying to find...
This isn't quite the Sam Darnold update the Jets wanted
The Jets did not get the news they were hoping for about Sam Darnold on Monday, and now it looks like he may not be ready to play Sunday against...
Teen still searching for car he forgot where he parked a week ago
It should’ve been a day to remember, but a UK concertgoer is still looking for his car a week after forgetting where he parked it. Connor Spear, 19, drove two...
'Doctor dogs' can sniff out cancer, anxiety and superbugs
When Danielle Brooks, 23, was diagnosed with narcolepsy at age 15, her peers taunted her with the nickname Bobblehead — how she looked nodding off. But since receiving her service...
Alien hunters led by Blink-182’s Tom DeLonge claim they've found UFO material
A band of alien hunters led by an ex-punk rocker claim they've found evidence of UFOs. The organization, bankrolled by former Blink-182 singer Tom DeLonge, says it's acquired "exotic material"...
Mystery LA subway singer identified as homeless Russian musician
Emily Zamourka left thousands of people mesmerized when a video of her singing on what appears to be an empty platform in Koreatown was posted online by Los Angeles Police.
Beautiful gesture by Mets slugger Pete Alonso to honor 9/11 heroes
What a beautiful gesture by an Amazin’ guy. A small act of defiance by Mets super-slugger Pete Alonso, destined to be named National League Rookie of the Year, brings him...
Rudy Giuliani subpoenaed by House Democrats
WASHINGTON -- Congressional Democrats subpoenaed President Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani as they ramp up their now week-old impeachment inquiry. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Foreign Affairs Committee...
Poll shows growing support for Trump impeachment after whistleblower complaint
American voters are divided over impeaching and removing President Trump from office 47 to 47%, but the gap has narrowed dramatically from a survey taken just last week following the...
Friends of slain NYPD Officer Brian Mulkeen mourn hero pal
Pals of slain NYPD Officer Brian Mulkeen remembered the hero cop as a “fabulous person” who had a strong “calling to protect people.” “He was a special person,” said Dan...
New Yorkers melt for M&M's at Halloween
The candy that melts in your mouth, not in your hands, is the favorite Halloween treat statewide
Disneyland goes Bollywood at couple's 2-day 'fairy tale' wedding
They danced to bhangra with Goofy.
Inside Manhattan billionaire David Shaw's $37M plan to get his kids into a top college
A Manhattan billionaire bought a $37 million insurance policy — to get his kids into the right college, according to a new report. Hedge fund honcho David Shaw singled out...
Donovan Mitchell tweets to Zendaya, gets trolled by teammate
Can't say Donovan Mitchell didn't try.
More than a quarter of US adults have not read a book in past year
More than a quarter of US adults say they haven’t read a book -- either in whole or in part and whether in print or electronic form -- in the...
Carranza accused of 'pitting parents against each other' along racial lines
An African American member of a volunteer schools advisory board referred to Asians as "yellow folks" during a group email exchange with more than 100 people -- leading one recipient...
Most Americans will only do so much to help reduce emissions
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Turn off the lights when they aren’t needed? Check. Lower the thermostat a few degrees in winter? Maybe. Go full-time vegetarian? Probably not. Americans are willing...
With whistleblower 'protection' fake news, media does Trump another favor
Even on its own terms, the media’s Get Trump project has proved a monumental failure. If the blob of blue-checkmark Twitterati wanted to help President Trump portray the latest impeachment...
Three injured in fiery Brooklyn home explosion
A fiery explosion rocked a Brooklyn home Monday, leaving three people injured, FDNY officials said. The blast went off in the basement of a two-story building on Friel Place in...
Man's gut bacteria made him 'drunk' without alcohol
Researchers studying a Chinese man with a rare condition that causes him to become drunk without consuming any alcohol discovered a certain type of gut bacteria may be to blame...
Bronx cop killed by friendly fire from fellow cop in life-or-death struggle
Heroic Bronx police officer Brian Mulkeen was killed by friendly fire from his fellow cops — but maintained grasp on his service weapon to the bitter end of his struggle...
Woman uses a meat cleaver to take a hostage
Watch the dramatic moment 22-year-old Mariel Capulong allegedly takes another woman hostage using a meat cleaver inside a Salinas, California, police station. Thankfully, a group of officers was able to...
Now, the Yankees are playing with something to lose
Perhaps sometime in the next few days, the Yankees players can gather ‘round the clubhouse fireplace*, cups of steaming hot cocoa with marshmallows in their athletic hands, and gaze at...
Drinking enough water could be the key to feeling 'very happy'
Is drinking water the secret to feeling happy? According to new research, yes. A new study of 2,000 Americans – split between how much water they said they consume on...
Vegan activist gets punched in face inside pizza joint
A fed-up patron at a British pizza joint punched a vegan activist in the face after animal-rights demonstrators stormed into the eatery -- with the whole debacle caught on video.
Thieves make off with a load of 'bull penises' from pet store
The duo allegedly swiped hundreds of dollars worth of the dog treats -- also known as "Pizzles" -- from one of the Pet Zone shops in Canada.
Pope Francis scolds countries that produce weapons but refuse refugees
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis on Sunday scolded countries that produce weapons for wars fought elsewhere and then refuse to take in refugees fleeing the very same conflicts. The 82-year-old...
Vontaze Burfict's season-long suspension makes NFL history
The NFL is putting its foot down when it comes to Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict’s continuous on-field antics. The former Bengal, who was released after seven seasons before signing a...
NYPD covering 'Joker' screenings over fears of incel violence
NYPD Chief of Patrol Rodney Harrison has directed all the city’s precincts to provide police coverage at Big Apple theaters showing the movie.
Electronic billboard played porn for unsuspecting drivers: cops
Honk if you’re hot and bothered! Drivers on a Michigan highway got an unexpected peep show late Saturday when an electronic billboard played porn for up to 20 minutes before...
Cross this name off the Mets' potential manager wish list
Joe Maddon could be returning to Anaheim. The Angels fired manager Brad Ausmus on Monday after just one season, and ESPN reports Maddon is likely to return to the organization...
Woman's headaches turned out to be brain leak from Pilates
Most people who suffer workout injuries incur a sprained joint or pulled muscle. But one 42-year-old woman received a Pilates injury that caused her brain fluid to leak. The injury...
Mariah Carey is bringing 'All I Want for Christmas' tour to MSG
Step aside, Santa Claus — Mariah Carey is coming to town first. The festive chanteuse has announced a six-city "All I Want for Christmas" tour — named after her perennial...
New Jersey Amazon facility evacuated following threat
The Middlesex County Sheriff's Office had bomb-sniffing K-9s out at the Carteret distribution center off Exit 12 on the Turnpike, according to local police.
Florida school secretary arrested for sending graphic sex video to student
A Florida school secretary has been arrested for sending a graphic video of her pleasuring herself to a 14-year-old student, according to cops.
'Near blizzard' hits the US and it's only September
It may be early fall, but a winter storm has already covered parts of Montana in up to two feet of snow. Video of a back yard in Fairfield shows...
Is this song the new 'Let It Go' from 'Frozen 2'?
It's another power ballad.
UK workers are 'sabotaging' robots over fears they'll lose their jobs
Brits are deliberately "sabotaging" workplace robots so they can't be replaced, according to recent reports. A new study has found that the UK is less accepting of workplace tech when...
Upstate GOP Rep. Chris Collins resigns ahead of guilty plea
Disgraced upstate Republican Rep. Chris Collins resigned from Congress on Monday — a day before he was expected to plead guilty in Manhattan federal court to insider trading charges. The...
Vontaze Burfict's history of NFL thuggery
Vontaze Burfict's NFL rap sheet just got a little bit longer. The Oakland Raiders linebacker received a historic season-long suspension for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Colts tight end Jack Doyle...
5 cool bag and shoe trends to update your wardrobe for fall
Fall on your feet! Cooler weather calls for fabulous new accessories. Below, the top five trends in purses and kicks that will spruce up this season's wardrobe. Bad Romance Roses...
UN meeting revealed a 'world of disquiet'
UNITED NATIONS — The planet is heating. Island nations are slipping away. A Pakistan-India nuclear war could be a “bloodbath.” Governments aren’t working together like they used to. Polarization is...
NJ prison nurse accessed medical records to help inmate she had relationship with
A New Jersey prison nurse was busted for allegedly accessing confidential medical records to help further her illicit relationship with an inmate, authorities said Monday.
Girl recants accusation that white classmates cut her dreadlocks
SPRINGFIELD, Va. — A northern Virginia girl has recanted her accusation that three classmates grabbed her and cut her dreadlocks on the playground of a northern Virginia private school. The...
Transgender woman’s Supreme Court case could make history
FERNDALE, Michigan — Aimee Stephens lost her job at a suburban Detroit funeral home and she could lose her Supreme Court case over discrimination against transgender people. Amid her legal...
Kansas man fatally struck by lightning steps away from 50K finish line
A Kansas man was steps away from the finish line of a 50K race when he was fatally struck by lightning, according to his family and the event's organizers. Thomas...
Trump embraces veteran wounded in Afghanistan in heartwarming video
President Trump on Monday warmly embraced retired Army Capt. Luis Avila, who was severely wounded by a bomb in 2011 in Afghanistan, after the hero sang “God Bless America.”
Knicks confident their summer wasn't a total failure
Knicks president Steve Mills stopped short of predicting playoffs for 2019-20 but stated his new Knicks are going to be beloved by the patient fans who have endured six straight...
Kawhi Leonard's cruel reminder that L.A. is still a Lakers town
Kawhi Leonard isn't suddenly going to turn Los Angeles into a Clippers city. While attending the Rams-Buccaneers game in L.A. on Sunday, the three-time All-Star – who chose the Clippers...
Scientists may have solved the Planet Nine mystery
A mysterious object once thought to be an undiscovered planet on the edge of our Solar System could be a tiny black hole, a study claims.
Thousands rally to demand release of protesters in Moscow
MOSCOW - More than 20,000 Russians took to the streets of Moscow on Sunday to demand the release of protesters jailed over the summer in what opponents of the Kremlin...
Officials warn skin-lightening creams 'should be avoided at all costs'
They can cause skin cancer, organ damage.
'Stranger Things' will return for a fourth season
Return to the Upside Down.
Bengals have all the tools to beat Steelers
Though the Cincinnati Bengals have gotten off to an 0-3 start, they have covered two of their first three games against the spread, both of which were one-score games on...
Donald Trump's windmill hatred is a worry for booming industry
BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. — The winds are blowing fair for America’s wind power industry, making it one of the fastest-growing US energy sources. Land-based turbines are rising by the thousands...
Trump suggests Schiff should be arrested for 'treason'
President Trump on Monday wondered whether Rep. Adam Schiff should be arrested for treason, a crime punishable by death, for misrepresenting his words at a congressional hearing last week. “Rep....
Texas mom accused of forcing unneeded feeding tube onto healthy son
A Texas mother suspected of suffering from Munchausen syndrome by proxy brought her 4-year-old son to the doctor's office or hospital more than 200 times -- culminating with the insertion...
Islanders waive former first-round pick Josh Ho-Sang
Josh Ho-Sang will not start the season with the Islanders. The outspoken former first-round pick was put on waivers with the intention of reassigning him to AHL Bridgeport, another in...
Judge tosses lawsuit challenging Trump property tax cap
A Manhattan federal judge Monday tossed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's $10,000 cap on deductions for state and local taxes. Judge Paul Oetken ruled that the plaintiffs — attorneys...
California defies NCAA with law allowing college athletes to make money
Game on! California Gov. Gavin Newsom went on the offensive against the NCAA on Monday, signing a first-of-its-kind law that allows the state’s college athletes to hire agents and ink...
Popping champagne generates a tiny supersonic shockwave
When you pop the cork on a champagne bottle, the physics of the cork’s departure probably isn’t the first thing on your mind — it’s drinkin’ time, after all! But...
CVS pulls Zantac over link to cancer-causing compound
CVS Health Corp. will stop selling the popular heartburn drug Zantac after traces of a known carcinogen were found in some of the products by the US Food and Drug...
Watch this elk attack national park visitors
Mess with a bull elk, you get the antlers. Watch as an angry elk charges tourists in Estes Park, Colorado. "Oh my gosh! Somebody help," a visitor at Rocky Mountain...
3-year-old dies, another critical after Florida pool party
A 3-year-old girl drowned and another is in critical condition after the pair slipped out of their floaties when no one was looking at a pool party in Florida, according...
WeWork gives up on its disastrous IPO
WeWork’s parent The We Company said Monday it will file to withdraw its initial public offering, a week after the SoftBank-backed office-sharing startup removed founder Adam Neumann as its chief...
Schoolkids scream in terror as 'crazy' bus driver allegedly drives drunk
Shocking video captures Washington schoolkids screaming in terror as their bus driver rants about being "crazy" while allegedly driving drunk. "Did I mention bus drivers have to be a little...
Giants' worst Ryan Connelly fear just came true
Prosperity didn’t last very long. After two straight wins, the Giants had to deal with some tough news Monday. Impressive rookie inside linebacker Ryan Connelly was lost for the season...
How AI is transforming the fight against human trafficking
It’s one of the world’s deadliest and most barbaric global ventures. Each year, human trafficking generates more than $150 billion in profits – at the expense of human life –...
Convicted murderer who broke out of prison 10 years ago escapes again
A convicted murderer who was captured in New York state after escaping from an Arkansas prison while wearing a guard uniform 10 years ago has busted out of the slammer...
Rangers surprisingly send these youngsters to minors
Having a couple tough conversations on the day of final cuts is not necessarily a bad thing. But that was what Rangers general manager Jeff Gorton was forced to do...
California resident hospitalized with more than 100 bee stings
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – A Southern California resident has been hospitalized after being stung by bees more than 100 times. The Desert Sun reported Saturday that the person was transported...
NYPD hero Brian Mulkeen left big-money finance job to 'make a difference'
The Bronx cop killed in a desperate struggle with an ex-con gave up a high-paying financial job to serve his community as a police officer, according to a friend's emotional...
Asics store's TV screen gets hacked, plays porn for 9 hours
Guess that's why they call it Down Under. A New Zealand sports store screened porn on large outdoor TV screens in the country's busiest shopping area for nine hours before...
Bored bus driver slams into the car in front of him
A coach bus driver involved in a crash in Gaoyou, China, was caught on camera playing with a pen right before the accident. Watch as the visibly tired driver, who...
Teen hunter fatally shot after friend mistakes him for deer: cops
A teen hunter in Georgia was fatally shot by a friend when he was mistaken for a deer, police said. Bobby Lane, 17, was pronounced dead at a hospital after...
NYPD cops, officials salute body of slain Officer Brian Mulkeen
Rows of city cops and police officials stood at attention as the body of slain NYPD Officer Brian Mulkeen was removed from the city medical examiner’s office Monday. Grim-faced officers...
France bids final farewell to former President Jacques Chirac
PARIS — Former French President Jacques Chirac was given full military honors on Monday as past and current world leaders gathered in Paris to attend his final service. On a...
Baseball writer saves man's life in dugout
Derrick Goold sprung into action to save a man's life. Goold, the St. Louis Cardinals beat reporter for the Post-Dispatch, performed CPR on a man who collapsed in the Chicago...
United Airlines passengers capture video of engine cover peeling off
Passengers aboard a United Airlines flight captured terrifying video showing a piece of one of the engines partially detaching -- forcing the plane to make an emergency landing. United Flight...
Rep. Chris Collins expected to plead guilty to insider trading
US Rep. Chris Collins is expected to plead guilty in Manhattan federal court Tuesday to insider trading charges, The Post has learned. The Buffalo-area Republican — who previously declared his...
Learn to leverage Facebook marketing with this training
With the growth of other social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat, you might’ve forgotten good ol’ Facebook. But the truth is it’s alive and well – especially when...
'We do not like Boston baked beans!': Buffalo Bills fan hilariously trolls Patriots
A Buffalo Bills fan took his hatred of the New England Patriots to the next level with the help of a football-loving cop. Watch as this guy goes off on...
Woman quits job to 'spoil husband' like a 1950s housewife
Katrina Holte is not a modern woman. After three years of happy marriage, and getting stressed out by her job in a busy payroll department, she decided in 2018 to...
Brooklyn dad charged in death of 2-month-old son
A Brooklyn man has been charged with manslaughter in the death of his 2-month-old son, police said Monday. Police said they found little Llord Nikolaii Major unconscious and unresponsive when...
World's 'largest underwater theme park' opens in Bahrain
It’s not exactly Disneyland, but it’s the closest thing to a “The Little Mermaid” theme park we’re likely to get. Dive Bahrain, which bills itself as “the world’s largest underwater...
Cory Booker raises enough money to stay in 2020 race
Sen. Cory Booker said Monday that his 2020 presidential campaign reached its goal of raising $1.7 million by the end of September, enabling him to stay in the race. "I...
Police radio captures chilling moments after NYPD cop is shot
Police radio captured the dramatic moments after NYPD Officer Brian Mulkeen was fatally shot in the Bronx. “Shots fired! Shots fired, guys!” one cop can be heard shouting to dispatch...
Bears star after win: 'A dog that poop fast don't poop for long'
Following the Chicago Bears’ third straight win Sunday, star linebacker Khalil Mack didn’t want to get complacent. And he conjured up quite the analogy to express how he felt. "A...
More than 130 dolphins dead in mysterious mass stranding
More than 130 dolphins died on an island beach off West Africa last week in a mysterious mass stranding event that has left experts puzzled as they investigate the cause....
Arizona driver guns down motorist for looking at him at red light
An Arizona driver allegedly gunned down another motorist -- for simply looking at him while stopped at a red light, authorities said. Nicholas Elliott, 26, was arrested Thursday in connection...
3 of 4 'extremely dangerous' Ohio jail escapees caught in North Carolina
Three of four “extremely dangerous” inmates who overpowered female guards while escaping from an Ohio jail have been captured in North Carolina, authorities said. Officers in Cary arrested the three...
Steelers are in dire straits going into Monday Night Football
Rudolph the red-faced quarterback didn’t play well in his NFL debut last week. Mason and the Pittsburgh Steelers would have been even more embarrassed in San Francisco if the favored...
Yet another horse dies during race at embattled California racetrack
Another horse has died from a catastrophic injury while racing at California's notorious Santa Anita Park -- marking the 32nd death there in a year. Emtech, a 3-year-old colt, broke...
Police beefing up presence at synagogues during Jewish high holidays
State police have increased patrols outside synagogues during the Jewish high holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. "Out of an abundance of caution and...
Kanye West's 'Jesus Is King' heads to IMAX after surprise Queens show
Kanye West is coming to the really big screen. IMAX has announced that it will be screening a film tied with Kanye West's upcoming album "Jesus Is King." The news...
Baker Mayfield keeps Rex Ryan feud alive
Rex Ryan did wear Browns colors on Sunday, but he's not getting any credit for the team's 40-25 victory over the Ravens. "Absolutely not," quarterback Baker Mayfield told reporters when...
Toddler reportedly died in hot car as mother got drunk in nearby vehicle
A California toddler died after her mom left her locked in a car for five hours -- with the heat on and the windows rolled up -- as she drank...
Tragic video shows slain cop singing with partner an hour before death
NYPD cop Brian Mulkeen spent part of his final hour on Earth singing along to a John Denver classic — about going “home," emotional new video shows. Mulkeen’s police partner...
Trump-themed football banner at Kentucky school riles critics
A high school football team in Kentucky broke out a political playbook of sorts over the weekend -- by tearing through a banner that read, “Make America Great Again, Trump...
NFL villain suspended for season after latest vicious headshot
Maybe this will finally change Vontaze Burfict. The Oakland Raiders linebacker was suspended Monday for the rest of the season without pay after his latest vicious headshot during Sunday's game...
GM and UAW union continue talks for new labor deal
General Motors and the United Auto Workers (UAW) said they will continue talks on a new labor deal on Monday, as a strike by the union’s members enters its third...
Police suspect roommate in fatal Queens stabbing
A Queens man was killed Sunday night when he was stabbed multiple times -- possibly by his roommate during an argument, police said. The attack happened just after 5 p.m....
Nearly 30,000 US kids under age 10 have been arrested in the past 5 years
Nearly 30,000 children under the age of 10 -- and a staggering 228,017 kids between the ages of 10 and 12 -- have been arrested in the United States during...
Crazed fan planted fake bombs in bizarre attempt to meet Piers Morgan
A deranged Piers Morgan fan sparked a nail bomb scare in a major British city -- in hopes of being interviewed by the former "America's Got Talent" judge, according to...
Chicagoland mall 'terrorist' did obsessive research before attack: prosecutors
The driver of an SUV that plowed through a Chicagoland mall obsessively researched the center online prior to the mayhem that sparked more than 100 terrified calls to 911, prosecutors said....
Kangaroos mowed down in sick Australian hit-and-run spree
About 20 kangaroos were mowed down in an apparent hit-and-run spree in Australia over the weekend, local police said. The lifeless marsupials were found sprawled on the road in rural...
Whistleblower's lawyers fear for his safety amid Trump remarks
The lawyers for the intelligence official who filed a whistleblower complaint against President Trump that triggered a formal impeachment inquiry have expressed “serious concerns” for their client’s safety, according to...
How the epic tidal wave that devastates LA on '9-1-1' was created
What was intended as a day at the beach for “9-1-1” characters Buck (Oliver Stark) and Christopher (Gavin McHugh) turns into a nightmare Monday night. That’s when a tidal wave...
Boris Johnson denies journalist's decades-old misconduct allegation
MANCHESTER, England — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced political opposition and personal allegations Monday as he tried to fulfill his pledge to lead Britain out of the European Union...
How these plus-size girls are dancing their way to self-love
Charity Holloway grew up being bullied for her size, and as an adult, she knew she wanted to do something to help other plus-size children. After founding 4Thirty-Two, a plus-size...
Teen commits suicide after he's outed as bisexual on Snapchat, family says
A 16-year-old Tennesee boy died by suicide after he was outed for being bisexual on social media, his family claims. Channing Smith, a student at Coffee County High School, fatally...
Bodyguard to Saudi Arabia’s King Salman shot dead in apparent dispute
The longtime bodyguard of Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud reportedly was shot dead following an argument with a friend Saturday. Royal Guard Maj. Gen. Abdul-Aziz Al-Faghm allegedly was...
Atlanta airport worker crushed to death in freak accident
Federal officials are investigating the death of an Atlanta airport worker who was crushed by a baggage- loading vehicle, according to news reports. The worker was loading a United Airlines...
Key Giants rookie facing cruel injury scenario
Sometimes the game is cruel. Ryan Connelly, a rookie linebacker, not only earned a starting job with the Giants, but he was making plays to help his team win games....
Now Yankees can focus on remaining Twins' worst nightmare
ARLINGTON, Texas — Will the dragon breathe fire one more time in October against the Twins? The Yankees wrapped up the regular season with a disinterested effort against the Rangers,...
Mysterious dead body found inside burning Florida port-a-potty
The charred remains of an unidentified woman were discovered inside a burning port-a-potty outside a vacant Florida home on Saturday morning, a report said. Firefighters found the body after responding...
The Nets are being 'very careful' with Joe Harris
Kyrie Irving knew Joe Harris was going to be a special player even back in their Cleveland days. Now that he’s made himself into just that, the Nets have to...
Dallas man fatally shoots suspected burglar -- then goes back to bed
A Dallas man fatally shot a suspected burglar outside his home -- then went back to bed before calling cops, a report said. James Michael Meyer, 72, even waited for...
Yankees couldn't be happier to avoid wild-card crunch
ARLINGTON, Texas — The past three times the Yankees made the postseason, they got there as a wild card, and so they went straight from the regular season into the...
The Mickey Callaway watch has officially begun
Mickey Callaway won’t be lingering around Citi Field to find out if the Mets still want him. As team brass decides whether Callaway should return to fulfill the final year...
Will anyone stop the Chiefs and Patriots?
The Patriots and the Chiefs certainly had their hands full Sunday with previously unbeaten opponents, but they remain on an unbeaten collision course in the AFC. The top two teams...
Pot-smoking Staten Islander drives over cop's foot and flees: sources
A driver on Staten Island, who was allegedly smoking marijuana, closed the car window on an NYPD officer's arm on Sunday night and sped off — driving over the cop's...
Forever 21 fashion chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
NEW YORK — Low-price fashion chain Forever 21, a one-time hot destination for teen shoppers that fell victim to its own rapid expansion and changing consumer tastes, has filed for...
Dwayne Haskins isn't laughing at the Giants anymore
This must have been how Dwayne Haskins imagined it. Under center at MetLife Stadium against the Giants, with a chance to prove his hometown team wrong about passing on him....
Clemson football isn't making much sense right now
Right now, Clemson isn’t the best team in the country. It isn’t even No. 2. There is an argument it shouldn’t be in the top four if the season ended...
Janoris Jenkins needed this
It’s been an eventful few weeks for Janoris Jenkins. When he was last at MetLife Stadium, Jenkins was passing blame for poor coverage in the secondary on the front seven...
Apple updated maps app to compete with Google Maps
Apple is angling to catch up to Google when it comes to maps — thanks in part to a fleet of planes and cars it has deployed to snap images...