October 2, 2019
The Yankees still have so many decisions to make
They didn’t start the season healthy and they will finish it with important players on the injured list. Yet when the Yankees face the Twins in Game 1 of the...
Kyrie Irving's Nets unveiling will have to wait
The Nets are anxious to find out how all their new pieces fit together in an actual game. Their first chance to do so will happen without the most important...
Rays blast away A's in wild-card
OAKLAND, Calif. — Yandy Diaz slugged baseball’s lowest spender into a matchup with the mighty Astros, Charlie Morton silenced the powerful Athletics on the mound, and the Rays beat Oakland...
Watch: Trump supporters chase Elizabeth Warren through Nevada airport
Welcome to Reno, Elizabeth Warren! A scrum of Trump-loving Nevadans chased the Democratic presidential wannabe through a Reno airport on Wednesday -- letting her know exactly what they thought of...
Israeli exchange student cursed Australian killer in final moments: report
In her last words as she was raped and murdered in Australia in January, an Israeli student defiantly cursed her killer, according to local media reports. "You piece of s--t!"...
Islanders turncoat named captain of Maple Leafs
TORONTO — John Tavares was named the 25th captain in Toronto Maple Leafs history Wednesday night before the season opener against the Ottawa Senators, filling a role that had been...
Breaking down AEW’s debut episode on TNT
AEW delivered on it promises, but there’s still work to do on the rest. Wednesday’s debut episode of “AEW Dynamite” on TNT from Capital One Arena showcased the superb in-ring...
Brendan Smith is hanging on Rangers roster by doing it all
It seemed sensible all summer that by the Rangers’ regular-season opener on Thursday night at the Garden against the Jets, they would have put Brendan Smith on waivers and then...
The heroic reason a man beat a pit bull with a baseball bat
A Bronx man grabbed a baseball bat and beat a pit bull at least 20 times as the dog attacked a 4-year-old girl on his street Wednesday morning. The hero slugger,...
'He could surprise': Why Nets are so pumped about this rookie
Most mentions of Nic Claxton come with a caveat. But underneath the disclaimer that the rookie needs to mature physically and fill out his 6-foot-11 frame comes excitement over the...
Yankees teenage phenom hits first home run with club
Jasson Dominguez, the highly touted 16-year-old outfielder who signed for a Yankees record $5 million signing bonus this summer, hit his first home run as a member of the ball...
Adam Gase gives struggling Jets some more work
Jets coach Adam Gase said the team put extra reps into practice Wednesday as they try to fix what has gotten them off to an 0-3 start. He was asked...
Todd Gurley doesn't sound happy with new Rams role
Todd Gurley is becoming more of a secondary option for the Rams, and it may be getting to him. The running back had 94 touches (23.5 per-game average) through four...
The fake news that pushed US into World War II
On Oct. 27, 1941, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt took the stage at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC, to speak in honor of Navy Day. With Britain under Nazi siege,...
Ex-Ukraine prosecutor claims he was told to back off Biden-linked firm probe: report
Ukraine's former top prosecutor told Rudy Giuliani earlier this year that he was indeed asked to back off any probe of a natural gas company linked to Joe Biden's son,...
Actor kills it on the job — for 32 straight years
Since 1987, New York actress Catherine Russell has been repeating the same lines in the role of Margaret Thorne Brent in the off-Broadway production of Warren Manzi’s murder mystery “Perfect...
UAW mulls no-confidence vote in General Motors CEO Mary Barra
United Auto Workers is looking to get a leg up in its negotiations with General Motors — by going directly after the company’s charismatic boss. Brass at the labor union...
NYPD beefs up security at Lincoln Center's 'Joker' screening
Joker-Con this was not. As expected, the NYPD beefed up security at Wednesday night’s New York City premiere of the new “Joker” movie at Lincoln Center amid heightened fears of...
Dennis Smith Jr. switches diet in quest for Knicks starting job
Dennis Smith Jr. came to camp with a new shot — and a new body. Smith, the Fayetteville, N.C., product with a self-admitted taste for Bojangles, took coach David Fizdale’s...
Jaguars owner squashes Jalen Ramsey trade talk
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan has no plan to trade disgruntled cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Khan told The Associated Press on Wednesday that “the best thing is to...
Manhattan home prices in 'near free fall'
The median sale price of a Manhattan home dipped below $1 million during the past three months amid the imposition of new taxes on high-end properties, according to a market...
Devine: Anti-cop policies implemented in the Bronx bring danger to cops
There will be plenty of tears and recriminations on Friday at the funeral for NYPD Officer Brian Mulkeen at Sacred Heart Church in upstate Monroe. The fact that the decorated...
The Jets are completely wasting Le'Veon Bell
Sam Darnold, who missed the past two games with mononucleosis, looks like he could be the starting quarterback on Sunday when the winless Jets travel to Philadelphia. If Darnold is...
Decorate for the season with 2019's fall interior design trends
Two-tone plaids, velvet furnishings, blush colors and graphic wallpaper are all the rage in home decor this autumn.
Virginia Giuffre wants anonymous man in Ghislaine Maxwell suit revealed
Jeffrey Epstein "sex slave" Virginia Giuffre has no sympathy for an anonymous man who's afraid of being named as part of her lawsuit against accused procuress Ghislaine Maxwell. "Order John...
Rangers won't name captain in surprising move
The Rangers will remain without a captain for the second straight season. Though many speculated emerging top-line center Mika Zibanejad would get the “C” sewn to his sweater, the Blueshirts...
The right way to fix health insurance
Employer health plans now cost a gigantic $20,576 a year for family coverage, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. Technically the employer pays most of it, but labor costs are...
Democratic donor Ed Buck indicted in second overdose death
Democratic donor Ed Buck has been indicted in connection with a second overdose death at his Los Angeles County home, a report said Wednesday. The indictment charges Buck with providing...
Inside Kenny Atkinson's mind amid high Nets expectations
It was no surprise where to find Kenny Atkinson on the afternoon when everything about basketball in Brooklyn changed forever. This was June 30, a Sunday. Old gym rats never...
El Chapo rival Vicente Carrillo Fuentes hit with new charges in Brooklyn
The reputed leader of the Juarez drug cartel in Mexico has been hit with fresh charges in Brooklyn, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday — and sources say they will now seek...
Is impeachment going to be the new normal of American politics?
More than a century passed between the impeachment of Andrew Johnson in 1868 and the almost-impeachment of Richard Nixon in 1974. Since then, the intervals have been getting shorter —...
Paris Fashion Week: Highlights from the Spring 2020 Shows
Paris Fashion Week has come and gone, marking the end of a long fashion month, and was full of stunning moments — and some surprises including crashers and pranksters. Here...
Bernie's woes make Liz Warren the new best bet to win the Dem nomination
Whatever you might think of his politics, Bernie Sanders is a wonder — he has spent the past four years in tireless and relentless pursuit of his agenda, showing energy...
'Joker' review: A horrifying, artful deep dive into a violent maniac's head
The aim of the Joker has always been to sow chaos and panic in the citizens of Gotham City. In this, Todd Phillips' origin story seems to have succeeded, given...
7 confirmed dead in Connecticut WWII-era plane crash, number may rise
At least seven people were killed when a World War II-era bomber crashed while trying to make an emergency landing at a Connecticut airport Wednesday morning, officials said. The four-engine...
Yankees aren't only ones counting on Aaron Judge
To borrow from beloved Yankees fan Jay-Z, the Yankees got 99 problems as they prepare for the American League Division Series, but No. 99 ain’t one. In his past 14...
'Constitutional issues' with subpoena of Trump's financial records: DOJ
Justice Department lawyers have joined President Trump in his efforts to keep his corporate and personal tax returns out of Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance's hands, according to a new...
Et tu, Jumaane? Williams (politely) joins in slamming ThriveNYC
Hand it to Jumaane Williams: His latest Public Advocate report is polite as can be about ripping first lady Chirlane McCray’s ThriveNYC mental health initiative as a vast failure. He...
Birth control might be making teens depressed
The pill might be bringing the blues to teenage girls. According to a new study, 16-year-old girls taking oral contraceptives reported more crying, sleeping and eating problems than teens of...
El Chapo personally gave Honduras president $1M bribe: prosecutor
Mexican drug baron Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman sent the president of Honduras a $1 million bribe, federal prosecutors claimed in Manhattan federal court Wednesday. The allegation was made during opening...
Good riddance to Chris Collins
Good riddance to now-ex-Rep. Chris Collins, who finally quit Congress as he admitted guilt in the insider-trading and securities fraud case that’s dogged him for over a year. Of course,...
Huge Mets battle could follow Mickey Callaway decision
The competition for the big guys could be intense. As the Mets continue toward a resolution on Mickey Callaway — an announcement on his status is expected before the end...
Fresh trouble for Democrats' Trump-Ukraine case
News that Washington didn’t tell Ukraine it was delaying aid until a month after President Trump’s phone call to its leader punches a gaping hole in Democrats’ impeachment case. On...
Driver unloads truck in middle of Manhattan traffic
Stay in your lane, pal! A brainless truck driver stopped in the middle of a busy Upper East Side street and began unloading boxes like it was his own personal...
Dramatic audio captures moments before World War II bomber crash
Dramatic new audio captures the crew of a World War II-era plane requesting to land in Connecticut Wednesday just moments before it crashed — and first responders then scrambling to...
Jacksonville Jaguars owner buys majority stake in TV network
Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid “Shad” Khan has bought a majority stake in Black News Channel, a cable-and-satellite network that’s set to launch Nov. 15 in 33 million US households. Khan...
Giants can't cave in to Saquon Barkley no matter what
SuperSaquon Barkley doesn’t do kryptonite. There he was on Wednesday morning, No. 26, a medical marvel making a mockery of modern science, on the practice field stretching and jogging and...
Toxic chemical detected in lungs of sick vaping patients: study
A toxic chemical has been found in the lungs of 17 people afflicted with vaping-related illnesses — providing vital clues into the nationwide e-cigarette health crisis. The Mayo Clinic in...
De Blasio admin backs cushy proposed perks for city inmates
It's luxury living -- for prisoners. The de Blasio administration says it wants to brighten the lives of city inmates by guaranteeing them fancier digs behind bars, including giving them...
James Paxton saved himself at perfect Yankees moment
Nothing comes easy in New York. Even for the Big Maple. It not only takes big talent, it takes a big heart to have the courage to look inside yourself...
Animal activists glad Happy the elephant staying in Bronx Zoo — for now
The Nonhuman Rights Project on Monday obtained a temporary restraining order in Bronx Supreme Court preventing the zoo from moving Happy, age 48, out of New York State before an...
Goodwin: Trump unloads on Dems, impeachment battle and de Blasio
His enemies are divided only in the sense that some want to lock him up now while others want a trial first. So why is President Trump so cheerful? “We...
Allison Tolman's eerie path in new thriller series 'Emergence'
Allison Tolman had one question when she met with the creators of ABC’s new sci-fi drama “ Emergence.” “She said, ‘Do I have to wear a uniform?,’ ” says co-executive...
Bronx pedophile busted with secret sex studio had 'pattern of conduct'
A Bronx man who was busted with a secret sex studio in his apartment was reported to cops more than a decade ago — but he was never arrested, according...
ASOS is selling faux AirPods as accessories
Because fashion.
Victim's brother embraces killer ex-cop at sentencing
In an incredible act of compassion, the brother of the black man murdered by white Dallas cop Amber Guyger hugged her and offered her forgiveness Wednesday as she was sentenced...
Nothing about Daniel Jones' next Giants test will be easy
As he looks back on a brief but eventful NFL starting résumé, Daniel Jones sees two victories obtained in very different ways. “Certainly a lot of lessons in the two...
Jewish nonprofit's sexed-up, scandalous ads spark outrage
Jew gotta see it to believe it. A cheeky ad campaign, seeking to catch young Jews' attention during the High Holy Days, is raising eyebrows uptown. “Even if you think...
Sex ed program for Gen-Z kids covers porn, sexting
In a Park Slope brownstone, a teacher sifts through a group of preteens' most private, embarrassing questions about sex. Earlier that evening, blushing students scrawled down things they were too...
Europe praises Ukraine deal, but opposition sees a betrayal
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia and European powers, eager to end a protracted military conflict in war-torn eastern Ukraine, welcomed a new accord between Ukraine and Russia-backed separatists, but many in...
Hassled moms are jetting off on fabulous, solo 'momcations'
Mama needs a break! Momcations — solo getaways for moms, no husband or kids allowed — are having a moment. The hashtag #momcation has been used on more than 48,000...
How Yankees should handle postseason roster crunch
The large screen was up behind the mound protecting pitching coach Larry Rothschild. The stands were empty. The weather warm. A simulated game ongoing. This is early morning at Steinbrenner...
Jamal Khashoggi’s fiancée pens tribute one year after his murder
The fiancée of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi wrote a heartbreaking op-ed Wednesday for the first anniversary of his murder — calling it a "blow to everyone fighting for democracy" in...
Joe Girardi's intriguing response to managerial job buzz
Joe Girardi may not be actively campaigning for a manager’s job, but the former Yankees skipper isn’t hiding his desire to get back into a major league dugout, either. After...
Giancarlo Stanton is in weird spot
Giancarlo Stanton made it back from his sprained right knee in time to play nine games before the end of the regular season. He hit fairly well in those 34...
Cops in China find 13 tons of gold stashed in ex-mayor's cellar
Chinese authorities found more than 13 tons of gold stashed away in the basement of a former mayor's home during a corruption investigation, according to news reports. Police found the...
Gentleman cop holds fussy baby so stressed-out mom can eat
He's an officer and a gentleman. A Kentucky state trooper is melting the internet's cold heart after a Facebook image surfaced of him cradling a fussing baby so a stressed-out...
De Blasio to boost security at Bronx complex where hero cop was killed
The de Blasio administration plans to beef up security at the crime-ridden Bronx public housing complex where hero cop Brian Mulkeen was killed by friendly fire during a violent struggle...
Cops bust serial subway perv for 'terrorizing' transit workers
The NYPD has busted an alleged serial subway creep who masturbated in front of transit workers — a week after Mayor Bill de Blasio echoed an NYPD call to ban...
Hudson Yards' big, phallic buildings inspire sex toys
"Masturbation is a great metaphor for the latest wave of development in NYC."
UK PM Johnson makes final Brexit offer, draws cautious welcome from EU
MANCHESTER - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a final Brexit offer to the European Union on Wednesday, pitching a possible compromise for a last-minute exit deal that was cautiously...
Will Lou Lamoriello's experiment get Islanders back to playoffs?
If a team hardly changes from one season to the next, does it get better or worse? That experiment in today’s NHL will be put to the test with the...
Bandless team invites teamless band to play high school football game
The sports equivalent of headless body in a topless bar.
Killer ex-cop gets 10 years for murdering unarmed black neighbor in his home
Killer Dallas cop Amber Guyger was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison for fatally shooting her unarmed black neighbor after she mistakenly entered his apartment. The jury sentence came...
Man bolts from Queens courthouse after judge revokes his bail
A suspect bolted from a courthouse Wednesday after a judge revoked his bail — and he remains on the lam, police said. Tyrell Escobar, 22, was appearing in Queens Criminal...
Bella Hadid tours $6M condo solo while split from The Weeknd
Now that model Bella Hadid and her on-again, off-again beau The Weeknd (otherwise known as Abel Tesfaye) are taking another break from their relationship, Hadid has been spotted house hunting. She...
Vice Media takes hit in valuation as it acquires Refinery29
Vice Media — the Brooklyn-based gonzo news empire founded by Shane Smith — has bought Refinery29, a lifestyle site that caters to millennial women. Terms were not disclosed, but sources...
The free-agency decision hanging over Nationals, Yankees postseason
The decisions for Bryce Harper and Manny Machado were the ones that dragged on all offseason, garnering many of the headlines. Patrick Corbin made his free-agency call much quicker in...
Pit bull mauls 4-year-old girl in the Bronx
A runaway pit bull mauled a young girl in the Bronx Wednesday morning, cops said. The 4-year-old was waiting for a bus on Huxley Avenue near West 261st Street at...
US attorney Geoffrey Berman selling Princeton home for $2.7M
Geoffrey Berman, the US attorney for the Southern District of New York, has listed his Princeton, NJ, home for $2.7 million. The 5,978-square-foot spread features four bedrooms, four bathrooms and...
NFL villain's 'heart is broken' over suspension
Vontaze Burfict, the frequent late-hit artist, has one person firmly in his corner – his quarterback. Raiders signal-caller Derek Carr went to the mat for his teammate on Wednesday, ripping...
Broadway director cuts price of Manhattan apartment
Broadway director and producer Rob Roth has just dropped the price of his apartment at 555 W. 59th St. It is now asking $2.19 million — down from its $2.59...
Placido Domingo quits LA Opera amid sex harassment claims
Opera legend Placido Domingo has quit as general director of the LA Opera, as the fallout from the sexual harassment controversy continues to dog the Grammy-winning tenor, according to reports....
TV stars list newly renovated Hamptons beach house
Soap star and host of HGTV's "Spontaneous Construction" Ricky Paull Goldin, and his partner, style expert Gretta Monahan, have listed their Hamptons beach house for $1.52 million. The newly renovated...
Mel Brooks' old beach cottage is on the market for $5M
This waterfront home is good for a laugh. Legendary filmmaker, actor and comedian Mel Brooks and his late wife, actress Anne Bancroft, once lived in the shingled beach cottage at...
'Ship has sailed' on CM Punk joining AEW
As All Elite Wrestling gets set to debut on TNT, don't expect an appearance by CM Punk any time soon. There was speculation Punk, the former WWE champion whose real...
Killer cop Amber Guyger sentencing deliberations begin after murder verdict
The jury has begun deliberating the sentence for Dallas killer cop Amber Guyger, who was convicted of fatally shooting her black neighbor when she mistakenly entered his apartment. Guyger, 31,...
The annoying Mayor Pete and other commentary
From the left: The Annoying Mayor Pete “Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaign has spent the past few weeks subtly or overtly attacking every major fellow Democratic candidate” except Joe Biden, notes...
Seatbelts could've saved lives in upstate limo crash that killed 20: report
Horrific photos showing the remains of the stretch limo involved in last year's deadly upstate crash that killed 20 people were released Wednesday — as investigators said some of the...
Meet the scientists meticulously planting trees to combat climate change
Destruction of the forests can be swift. Regrowth is much, much slower.
UN: Saudi official should be tried for death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
ISTANBUL - Supporters of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi called for justice a year after his death and a U.N. investigator said Saud al-Qahtani, a key adviser to the kingdom’s...
Putin belittles Greta Thunberg's impassioned UN speech
Russian President Vladimir Putin took aim at teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg on Wednesday, telling an energy forum he did not share the excitement about her UN speech.
A's will eliminate Rays
School daze ... Antonio Brown, cut by three teams in five months, needed help making the cut Monday night. The embattled receiver is taking courses at Central Michigan and took...
'Hold my paw!': Jealous pup adorably splits up hand-holding couple
Watch as Charlie, a rather jealous schipperke from Riviera Beach, Florida, hilariously gets in between his owners every time they try to hold hands. The attention-seeking pup clearly wants all...
Why Western elites should stop lecturing Hungary
Radio Free Europe plans to return to Hungary — a quarter-century after the US-government broadcaster left the small Central European country following the end of the Cold War. As The...
Sweden's Queen wants a #MeToo movement for child abuse
UNITED NATIONS — Queen Silvia of Sweden, an early campaigner against the exploitation and sexual abuse of children, said Tuesday she wishes there had been a #MeToo movement for children...
NYPD must address 'trigger-happy' cops, widow of friendly fire officer says
The tearful widow of an NYPD cop killed by friendly fire in February told The Post on Wednesday that the department must address “trigger-happy’’ officers — after similar tragedy this...
Mom's insanely simple fridge hack goes viral
Sarah Hornung, of Buffalo, recently admitted that she is “shocked” at how viral her basic refrigerator organization tip has become during the back-to-school season.
Schiff knew about whistleblower complaint before it was filed: report
Rep. Adam Schiff, the head of the House Intelligence Committee, got a heads-up on a whistleblower's allegations about President Trump's phone call with his Ukrainian counterpart days before a complaint...
RFK Bridge climber talked down by cops
Police rescued a man who was climbing on the RFK Bridge Wednesday, according to officials and witnesses. The shirtless man had climbed onto the edge of the bridge above a...
Peru falls deeper into constitutional crisis
LIMA, Peru — A struggle between Peru’s president and congress over who will govern threatened to become a lengthy and destabilizing legal battle as each side dug in Tuesday amid...
The 14th Street car ban begins tomorrow — here's what you should know
In an effort to speed up buses, the city plans to limit access to the busy crosstown corridor between Third and Ninth avenues from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. to...
Edward Snowden to make appearance at conference
Fugitive U.S. intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden will speak next month by video at Web Summit in Lisbon, billed by the organizers as the world’s largest annual tech conference. Organizers of...
Artist Kehinde Wiley on what to do with offensive art
As the nation debates what to do with civic statues that glorify slavery and white supremacy, one artist has a solution. Kehinde Wiley wants more art.
A doctor diagnosed his own cancer using an app
The Butterfly iQ is attempting to change the way doctors are able to diagnose medical issues. Dr. John Martin, chief medical officer of the Butterfly Network, was testing the handheld...
Woman born without arm creates Cinderella costume with 'glass' prosthetic
As a young girl, Mandy Pursley, who was born without a right arm, never saw Disney princesses that looked like her. "None of them were exactly like me," she told...
New-look Devils' success rides on Taylor Hall's return
This has been one of the biggest offseasons in recent Devils history, one when they not only improved their team dramatically but also created a legit buzz about hockey in...
Fat Bear Week 2019 is the most contentious one yet
Fat Bear Week is back, with one big, fat exception. For those not in the know about this chubby extravaganza, Fat Bear Week is a March Madness-style bracket that pits...
De Blasio speeds up timeline to open domestic violence shelters
City Hall claims it found the apartments needed to fulfill Mayor Bill de Blasio’s four-year-old promise to provide domestic violence survivors with needed shelter, following a review prompted by The...
Florida man arrested for cutting brake lines on e-scooters
Hey, cut it out! A Florida man has been busted for snipping the brake lines to Fort Lauderdale's electric scooter-share program, authorities said. Randall Williams, 59, was hit with a third-degree...
Julian Edelman can never unsee naked Bill Belichick
Julian Edelman has only spoken to Bill Belichick a total of "eight times" during his 10-plus years in New England, but the wide receiver has seen plenty more of the...
Why Under is play in A's vs. Rays
The Oakland A’s have done this dance before, making their third appearance in the one-game AL wild-card format. They will be relying on a starter who has only pitched five...
Teen swept to sea at Rockaway Beach went in to save pal: family
The family of one of the teens swept out to sea at Rockaway Beach says the missing boy went in to save his friend, who couldn't swim. "I guess he...
Ex-Jet: I smoked marijuana before every NFL game
Marijuana was the best medicine for Percy Harvin's anxiety. The one-time Jets receiver said in a Bleacher Report video that he smoked marijuana throughout his entire NFL career to try...
Ukraine didn't know Trump had canceled military aid during July call: report
Ukraine's president falsely believed a check for $391 million in US military aid was in the mail during his July phone call with President Trump — and didn't learn the...
DUIs might predict if a gun owner will commit violent crime
Convictions for driving under the influence may be linked to the risk of being arrested for subsequent violent crimes, a new study of legal gun owners suggests. Researchers studied 79,678...
Nearly half of young women feel uninformed when making reproductive health decisions
Forty-four percent of young women admitted they lacked the proper knowledge about the differences between the various birth control options available to them, according to a new survey.
Millionaire tech tycoon, NYU alum at center of deadly California kidnapping
A millionaire tech tycoon with ties to New York City was kidnapped from his oceanfront home in California and thrown into a white BMW where a dead body was later...
Alabama man becomes 17th to die from vape-related illness
An Alabama man has become the 17th person to die in the nationwide vape-related epidemic, CNN reported Wednesday. The man, identified only as an adult from the eastern side of...
Andrew Yang raises $10M in best fundraising quarter yet
WASHINGTON -- Democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang raised more than $10 million in the last three months -- a more than threefold increase from the $2.8 million the New York...
Why 'energy saver' washing machines are bad for your health
Water temperatures in household washing machines typically only reach a maximum of 140F or below for energy-saving purposes -- which doesn't kill potentially harmful pathogens.
Newsday sells its free daily newspaper amNewYork
Newsday is selling its freebie commuter paper amNewYork, relinquishing its last toehold in the five boroughs as it concentrates on its core Long Island audience. The sale to Schneps Media,...
Air Force test-launches intercontinental ballistic missile
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — The US Air Force has tested an unarmed Minuteman 3 intercontinental ballistic missile with a launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The...
Whitey Bulger's life on the lam is headed to the small screen
Whitey Bulger's infamy lives on. Comcast's new production wing, Sky Studios, is working on a TV series about James "Whitey" Bulger, the notorious Boston mobster — and apparent Trump fan...
Justin Bieber teases new 'wedding music' after Hailey Baldwin nuptials
He might get a little bit country.
Viral homeless subway singer offered major recording contract
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Sing in the subway, apparently. A homeless Russian singer who went viral for her incredible performance just scored a major record deal. Emily...
Race for AL pennant is tighter than you might think
Playoff thrills continue Wednesday night with the American League wild-card Game featuring the Tampa Bay Rays visiting the Oakland A’s. Wednesday’s winner will advance to face the AL and World...
Trump rips report about border wall with gator-infested moat as 'total lie'
President Trump on Wednesday denied a report that he wants to augment the wall on the southern border with a snake- and alligator-infested moat. "I never said it, never thought...
This biologist wants you to replace animal protein with insects
“You can sit and watch a soap opera, watch the football game, do any activity with a plate full of insects. Eat them one by one, with a glass of...
Protester threatens to set himself on fire outside EU headquarters
BRUSSELS — A man shouting accusations about corruption at the European Union doused himself in a liquid and threatened to set himself on fire in front of the bloc’s headquarters...
This terrifying, rotting 'Ninja Turtle' film costume can be yours for Halloween
The real Leonardo da Vinci probably doesn't look much different than this by now. A badly decayed "Leonardo" costume from the 1993 live-action "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III" movie has...
Teacher allegedly drove SUV into lake with her daughter inside
An elementary school teacher and mother of three in Mississippi intentionally drove her SUV into a lake with her 2-year-old daughter inside, authorities said. Cari Campbell Cullum, 34, was charged...
Kicker shakeup shrouded in typical Patriots secrecy
Even something as simple as a few kickers working out is shrouded in secrecy for the Patriots. The Patriots are having a few kickers come in for a workout on...
Knicks are stealing the blueprint to unlock Frank Ntilikina's potential
Frank Ntilikina left his World Cup bronze medal back in France, but the newly emboldened Knicks point guard believes he is bringing his game to the U.S. And Knicks coach...
Planned Parenthood to open abortion 'mega clinic' that was built in secret
Planned Parenthood will open a huge, secretly built “mega clinic” in Ilinois near the Missouri border as lawmakers push for an abortion ban in the Show Me State, according to...
Judge says CBS could be liable in sex harassment suit against former radio unit
CBS Corp. will have to defend itself against claims of a toxic, frat house culture at its former radio division that were filed in an explosive lawsuit last year, a...
Texas A&M to ban vaping on 'every inch' of its campuses
Vaping will soon be banned on “every inch” of campuses or facilities within the Texas A&M University system, school officials say. While smoking is already a no-go in most locations...
Woman's body found in Hudson River near Hoboken train station
The body of the unidentified woman, who is believed to be 35 to 50 years old, was spotted in the water by a citizen on Tuesday around 3 p.m. near...
'Lucy in the Sky' never really lands — or even takes off
"What was she thinking?" the nation wondered in 2007 as former astronaut Lisa Marie Nowak got arrested for a truly bizarre act of obsession. "Lucy in the Sky" admirably tries...
New program offers Brooklyn vandals time in art studio instead of jail
He's got soft-on-crime policy down to a fine art. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez is now rewarding accused criminals by allowing them to take art classes instead of facing a...
This cement truck driver is having a worse day than you
The truck rolled on its side at about 12:40 p.m. at the Baruch Houses on FDR Drive near E. Houston Street, according to cops.
'Crazy cat lady' who climbed into Bronx Zoo lion's den identified
The woman caught on camera inside the Bronx Zoo’s lion enclosure has been identified as a Brooklyn resident — whose friends said she has gone off the rails in the...
Jacob Trouba opens up on the eve of his Rangers debut
New Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba, acquired from Winnipeg in June for Neal Pionk and a No. 1 draft pick, talks with The Post’s Steve Serby about his new team, opening...
Big Tech still pursuing oil industry deals despite pledges to slash emissions
Employee activism and outside pressure have pushed big tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft and Google into promising to slash their carbon emissions. But there’s another thing these tech giants aren’t...
'The King' star Timothée Chalamet brought bagels to premiere for fans
All hail the bagel king
Tiny 'shed' apartment renting for $1,100 slammed as 'ridiculous'
It’s not down by the river, but it is a shack. A 200-square-foot "studio apartment" in San Diego is sparking online outrage after listing for $1,100 a month. That's because...
Giuliani says he may sue Democrats over Ukraine probe
Rudy Giuliani, President Trump's personal lawyer, said he's thinking about suing House Democrats over their investigation into Trump following his phone call with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky. "We are carefully...
Schiff: Any White House stonewalling will be 'obstruction of justice'
"It is why I saw the White House needs to understand that any action like that that forces us to litigate or have to consider litigation will be considered further...
Sam Darnold optimism as Jets break down playing decision
Sam Darnold returned to the practice field Wednesday. The Jets are holding out hope he can return to the game field Sunday when they face the Eagles. The quarterback practiced...
2020 hopefuls send Bernie Sanders well wishes after heart procedure
Sen. Bernie Sanders' rivals for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination wished him well on Wednesday, as the Vermont senator announced a suspension of his campaign to recover from a heart...
Instagram users can now 'shadow ban' cyberbullies
Instagram is rolling out a new feature that allows you to stealthily filter out comments from cyberbullies. The new tool, called Restrict, attempts to safeguard Instagram accounts from harassment by...
Woman drives blind as plastic completely covers windshield
This is the heart-pounding moment a plastic sheet flew up from the highway in Portland, Oregon, and completely covered a vehicle’s windshield. Fortunately, driver Elizabeth Kalik was able to steer...
Woman jumps in front of Brooklyn subway in apparent suicide: cops
The unidentified straphanger was at the Bay Parkway station near 86th Street in Bensonhurst at about 8:45 a.m. when she jumped in front of a northbound D train, police said.
Tennessee linebacker during arrest: 'Where I'm from, we shoot at cops'
Tennessee linebacker Jeremy Banks didn't hold back after getting arrested last month on an outstanding warrant, telling a woman on a ride-along that residents in his hometown of Memphis "shoot...
World’s largest cruise line faces court to explain its ocean pollution plan
Top Carnival Corp. executives are due back in court to explain what the world’s largest cruise line is doing to reduce ocean pollution.
Trump: Dems wasting time with impeachment inquiry 'BULLSHIT'
President Trump on Wednesday used profanity to lash out at Democrats investigating his call with the leader of Ukraine as part of an impeachment inquiry in the House. "The Do...
Google rolls out updated privacy tools for YouTube, Maps
YouTube users will be able to set their search and viewing histories to auto-delete after a set period of time, while Google Maps will have an incognito mode.
The secret to this 61-year-old Instagram star's insane body
This 61-year-old Oregon mother credits weight training to her incredible physique -- which she said is better than when she was in her 30s.
Obama's White House nixed FDA plan to ban flavored vaping products
The FDA tried to ban flavored e-cigarettes years ago — but the Obama White House killed the move following pressure from an army of tobacco lobbyists, according to a new...
Woman left with 'hole' in face from melanoma regrets 'better to be burnt than pale' attitude
Natalie Trout, 38, used tanning beds for roughly 13 years and would not use sunscreen while spending time outside during the summer months.
Mysterious, gruesome deaths of Oregon bulls spark fears of cults, aliens
The first dead bull was found in a timbered ravine in eastern Oregon. There was no indication it had been shot, attacked by predators or eaten poisonous plants.
TBS failed viewers in thrilling start to MLB playoffs
Every year, the MLB playoffs start and it feels like the TV setup is batting out of order. Where are the games? Who is announcing them? Is it Abbott or...
Federal judge temporarily blocks Georgia's anti-abortion law
ATLANTA — A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked Georgia’s restrictive new abortion law from taking effect, following the lead of other judges who have blocked similar measures in other...
Woman shamed by potential employer over 'bikini model' pic
The company was promptly shamed back.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge says she'd revisit 'Fleabag' — at age 50
If you’re sad the smash hit “Fleabag” was only two short seasons — there’s still hope. “Fleabag” star and creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who won a whopping four Emmys for the...
Russian alcohol consumption down 43%, WHO report says
The organization says the drop in alcohol consumption is largely responsible for decreased mortality and an increased life expectancy in the country known globally for its love of booze.
Gunman shot dead after firing at two Australian police stations: reports
A gunman was shot dead Wednesday after opening fire at two separate police stations in Australia, injuring at least two cops, according to reports. Video widely circulated on Australian media...
Woman arrested for allegedly attacking husband with Nerf guns
Louisiana woman Anh Thi Pham, 40, is facing a charge of domestic abuse, The News-Star reported.
Failure early in your career might actually be the best thing for you
Career setbacks can be a real bummer no matter what your profession. For scientists, proposals that fail to gain funding and research efforts that hit dead ends can force them...
Saquon Barkley stunningly returns to field with early return likely
We have a Saquon Barkley sighting. Actually, far more than a sighting. Meaning? It is probably wise to take the “under’’ when estimating when the star Giants running back will...
Dow loses nearly 500 points on fears that US economy is weakening
Stocks got slammed for the second day in a row on Wednesday after weak payroll numbers stoked fears that President Trump’s trade wars were slowing down the US economy. The...
The terror, torment and madness that goes into playing the Joker
Hamlet, Willy Loman and ... the Joker?
Camels attack dope refusing to share his bread
When camels attack, sometimes they’re just hungry. Watch as a pair of camels in Dubai, UAE, stick their necks through a car window and aggressively try to snatch bread out...
House where Kurt Cobain took his own life is shockingly pricey
The Nirvana frontman killed himself in the greenhouse on the property in April of 1994, just four months after he and his wife, Hole singer Courtney Love, bought it.
Deputy who wore Afro wig says he was let go for 'disgracing' uniform
A sheriff’s deputy in Georgia who claims he was just was letting his hair down ahead of retirement lost his job over an oversize Afro wig, according to a report....
Cops nab man who dumped nails onto streets for years in Oregon
They've finally nailed him. A screwball dubbed the “Nighttime Nailer” who police say has terrorized Oregon City over the last two years -- by intentionally dumping nails onto local streets...
At least 5 killed as World War II-era plane crashes at Connecticut airport
A World War II-era bomber carrying 13 people crashed in a giant fireball while trying to land in Connecticut on Wednesday morning, killing at least five people, injuring nine others...
Bernie Sanders suffers blocked artery, taking break from campaign
Sen. Bernie Sanders abruptly suspended his 2020 White House bid on Wednesday after undergoing an unexpected heart procedure — with the 78-year-old’s campaign saying he will be sidelined “until further...
Wisconsin mom busted in her sons' massive vape cartridge 'operation'
A Wisconsin mom whose sons ran a THC vape cartridge ring was busted for her role in the multimillion-dollar enterprise, authorities said. Courtney Huffhines, 43, was charged Tuesday in Kenosha...
TV presenter shuts down fans screaming for her to get naked
Italian TV presenter Diletta Leotta shut down boisterous soccer fans without even opening her mouth. After some supporters of the Napoli football club got a bit rowdy during an outing...
New Jersey baby missing chunk of his skull defies the odds to survive
A New Jersey “miracle baby” with a rare, life-threatening skull condition wasn’t expected to live more than a day, but now he's almost 7 months old -- and the first...
Fantasy football Week 5 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Joe Mixon, Daniel Jones
The bad news for fantasy football owners is the Miami Dolphins are on bye this week. The good news is there are still a bevy of teams with bad defenses...
Watch cops bust 11 scumbags in child sex sting in Florida
Dramatic video shows Florida cops on an undercover sting operation as they bust 11 men looking to have sex with young teens. The men, ranging from 19 to 55 years...
Brewers rookie's season-ending error will 'sting for a long time'
Trent Grisham stood at his locker and faced the music, blaming himself for the dramatic and heartbreaking NL wild-card loss to the Nationals Tuesday night. The rookie outfielder, whose error...
Hershey's and Yuengling have made a chocolate beer
These are a few of America's favorite things. Two of America's oldest brands have announced what could be a delectable collaboration for connoisseurs of chocolate and craft brews. For the...
Facebook fact-checking won't include opinion and satire — even if it is inaccurate
Facebook is planning to exempt opinion pieces and satire from its fact-checking program, sources told The Wall Street Journal, amid recent controversies over content moderation.
Kirk Cousins apologizes for $84 million of overwhelming mediocrity
You like that apology, Adam Thielen? Kirk Cousins offered an olive branch to the Vikings receiver on Tuesday, shortly after Thielen criticized the quarterback following Sunday's 16-6 loss to the...
Switch problems at 125th Street cause subway delays, service changes
City subways snarled during Wednesday’s morning rush, thanks to switch problems at a bustling Harlem station. The switch problem at the 125th Street-Lexington Avenue station caused service changes and delays...
Jumaane Williams: De Blasio and McCray have failed on mental health crisis
Mayor Bill de Blasio and wife Chirlane McCray's billion-dollar mental health program has failed New York City, according to a damning new report by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. "The City’s...
NASA chief says we are close to finding life on Mars
“It will start a whole new line of thinking. I don’t think we’re prepared for the results. We’re not," NASA chief scientist Jim Green said.
Viral beer money guy ends fundraising drive — here's his staggering final total
This round is definitely on him. The thirsty Iowa football fan who held up a sign on national TV begging for beer money has ended his viral fundraising drive — raising...
8-year-old's life-threatening infection misdiagnosed as food allergy
Gabriella Bondi, who was suffering from severe dry skin, didn’t improve when her doctor allegedly prescribed Benadryl.
Twitter, TweetDeck struggle to restore service after global outage
Twitter was struggling to restore service to all of its users on Wednesday after a worldwide outage hit the microblogging platform’s website and its dashboard management platform TweetDeck, affecting thousands....
Antonio Brown slowing NFL's rape probe with lack of cooperation
Antonio Brown has no problem running his mouth on social media, but he's giving the NFL the silent treatment. The NFL still hasn't been able to interview Brown as part...
City Hall may have broken law by withholding ferry information
Mayor Bill de Blasio promised to run the most transparent administration in Big Apple history, but City Hall appears to have violated the state’s open records law by withholding key...
Officials ID teen charged with tossing boy from Tate Modern’s 10th floor
The teenager charged with throwing a 6-year-old boy from the 10th floor of London’s Tate Modern art gallery is being named publicly for the first time after turning 18 on Wednesday....
Classmates surprise boy who lost everything in fire with new toys
These third-graders can teach us all a lesson.
State Department watchdog to give 'urgent' Ukraine briefing on Capitol Hill: report
The State Department inspector general is expected to deliver an "urgent" briefing to staffers on House and Senate committees Wednesday afternoon about their requests for documents and testimony on the...
Schiff to join Pelosi at weekly news briefing
Rep. Adam Schiff, who as the head of the House Intelligence Committee has become the public face of the Democrats' impeachment inquiry, will attend House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's weekly press...
Robbery suspect allegedly shot fellow thief while pistol-whipping duo's victim
Two men in Queens were allegedly robbing another man at gunpoint — when one crook fatally shot the other in the head while pistol-whipping the mugging victim, police said Wednesday....
Lang Lang dishes about marriage, Lady Gaga and jamming with Billy Joel
He jammed with Herbie Hancock, got “Happy” with Pharrell Williams and showed LeBron James how to slam dunk a piano chord. Oh, and Ron Howard’s working on a movie about...
Pedestrian narrowly dodges car plowing into office
Dramatic surveillance footage captured the moment a pedestrian narrowly missed being hit by an out-of-control SUV before it slammed into a Long Island insurance office. The wild incident unfolded at...
Hundreds of protesters wounded in Iraq as police fire tear gas, bullets
Iraqi forces fired live rounds Wednesday to disperse anti-government protesters in Baghdad, killing at least one person after hundreds were wounded a day earlier. The demonstrations are the first major...
Man fatally shoots teen brother as cops arrive: authorities
A Long Island man fatally shot his teenage brother inside a parked car, police said. Suffolk Country police responded to a call that Dimitri Robert, 27, was threatening family members...
NBA star's brother choked woman in terrifying apartment attack: police
The brother of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was arrested for choking a woman and refusing to let her leave an apartment after she told him about a former flame,...
Officials find 'escaped' inmate hiding on roof of prison building
They didn't have to look very far. Arkansas prison officials called off the hunt for an "escaped" inmate -- after realizing the convicted killer was hiding on the roof of the...
Mom gets life sentence in deaths of daughters 'banished' by doomsday cult
A Colorado woman will spend the rest of her life behind bars in connection with the deaths of her two young daughters -- who were banished to a car without...
Want a good night's sleep? This breathable bamboo bedding can help
Still sleeping on cotton sheets? It's time to get bamboo sheets on your radar. Bamboo sheets have many benefits. For one, they tend to be the softest and silkiest sheets...
Trump calls impeachment inquiry a 'coup' in fiery tweets
President Trump is claiming that the impeachment inquiry against him is nothing more than an attempted “coup.” “As I learn more and more each day, I am coming to the...
Pompeo was on Ukraine call at center of Trump impeachment inquiry
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo confirmed on Wednesday that he had been on the phone call between President Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky that has become the focus of...
'Despicable Me' character lives up to name, fired for white power symbol in pic with kids
Universal Orlando has fired Gru from "Despicable Me" for throwing a white power symbol in a photo with two biracial kids, according to a report. The unidentified actor was in...
Foreigner fans seeing 'Double' as old and new lineups take the stage
"Somehow we got into this situation where we stopped talking to each other. And that's not a good sign," Jones says of his relationship with Foreigner singer Lou Gramm.
Horrific roach-infested car turned patrons' stomachs
As a hungry pair made their way into Huddle House restaurant in Calhoun, Louisiana, they spotted something that made their appetite immediately disappear. A nearby car was completely infested with...
How Giants rookie stepped up after alarming start
He started shaky, a frequent target of opposing quarterbacks. But when taking into account Giants cornerback Deandre Baker’s summer, it probably shouldn’t be a surprise. The first-round pick out of...
Kids are getting sick from eating vaping cartridges full of liquid nicotine
Doctors in Kansas are sounding the alarm over a vaping-related trend where young children get a hold of their parents devices and consume whole cartridges full of liquid nicotine, a...
October pressure squarely on these five Yankees
When we last left the Yankees in October, they figuratively lay on the ground, having been smacked down by their fiercest rivals in their own ballpark. The Red Sox, defending...
Tacko Fall showing again that you can't teach height
Tacko Fall had some head-turning moments during his first training camp practice on Tuesday. The 7-foot-7 Fall, who is looking to make the Celtics' 15-man roster, held his own in...
2 women sought in connection with Brooklyn block party shooting
Police are searching for two women in connection to a mass shooting at a Brooklyn block party this summer that left one man dead and 11 others wounded, police said...
Federal judge reprimanded over harassment, affair with offender
TOPEKA, Kan. — A federal judge in Kansas was publicly reprimanded Monday after acknowledging that he sexually harassed female employees and had an extramarital affair with an offender. The Judicial...
Seattle company cooks up a robot that can make you pizza
This would never fly in New York City. A Seattle-based food tech company has invented a fully automated assembly line which creates pizza in less than a minute -- the...
El Paso massacre victim’s widower arrested for DWI; told cops he was at memorial all day
EL PASO, Texas — A man who drew worldwide sympathy and support after his wife was killed in the mass shooting at an El Paso Walmart store has been arrested...
Johnson & Johnson settles for $20M with 2 Ohio counties over opioids
Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday announced it had reached an agreement worth more than $20 million with two Ohio counties, becoming the latest company to settle a lawsuit to get...
RJ Barrett knows the easiest way to earn Knicks minutes
Knicks rookie RJ Barrett looked down at his muscular arms after being asked about the different level of physicality found in the NBA following the Knicks’ first practice. “We got...