October 3, 2019
Startled Florida man fatally shoots son-in-law during birthday surprise
A Florida man was so startled when his son-in-law jumped out from behind some bushes for a birthday surprise that he shot and killed him, authorities said Thursday. Richard Dennis,...
Jose Berrios believes this time will be different vs. Yankees
If Jose Berrios was feeling any nerves Thursday afternoon, a little more than 24 hours shy of taking the ball for Game 1 of the ALDS against the Yankees on...
It's the first test for new-look Nets
This summer, Nets general manager Sean Marks gave coach Kenny Atkinson some great pieces to work with. Now Atkinson must figure out how to fit them together. The Nets opened...
Why Daniel Jones' short touchdown throw blew away the Giants
The touchdown pass Daniel Jones threw to Wayne Gallman on the opening drive of last Sunday’s victory over the Redskins? Well, it was not supposed to go the way it...
Missouri police seek tips in skinned-alive beagle case
NEOSHO, Mo. — An $8,000 reward is being offered for information in the case of a pet beagle that was skinned alive in southwest Missouri. Neosho police Lt. Jason Baird...
AOC taunted by Trumps after woman's bizarre 'eat the babies' rant
President Trump, his son Donald Jr. and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez engaged in some Twitter crossfire on Thursday night, with the president calling the congresswoman a "Wack Job" and her responding...
Mobsters are still quoting 'The Godfather,' wiretapped calls show
Mobsters are still quoting "The Godfather" nearly 50 years after the Mafia masterpiece came out, according to reputed Colombo capo Joseph Amato's wiretapped phone calls. Amato, 60, was allegedly giving...
Jets' beleaguered O-line takes another hit
Add an injury to the list of problems the Jets offensive line is dealing with. Starting left guard Kelechi Osemele missed practice Thursday after suffering a shoulder injury during individual...
Mom's heartbreaking 911 call released in case of missing 5-year-old
The teen mother of missing New Jersey girl Dulce Maria Alavez could barely get words out, her voice shaking in panic, as she called 911 to say the 5-year-old had...
‘Wonder Years’ actress trying to undermine billionaire's venture fund: lawsuit
A former child TV star who became a Harvard-trained lawyer has been accused of mounting a bizarre letter-writing campaign to topple a venture fund owned by Silicon Valley billionaire Peter...
NASA mission launched Lisa Nowak's career, downfall and diaper jokes
It was the diapers, not her trip to space, that made Lisa Marie Nowak a national sensation. When the former astronaut was arrested in 2007 for stalking and assaulting her...
Nets will be rolling out new 'Statement Edition' uniform
First came the Coogi. Now the graffiti. The Nets will roll out a concrete-gray, “Statement Edition” uniform designed by Eric Haze this season. Fans will get a sneak peek at...
Man gets jail for fatally shooting protected mountain lion
VENTURA, Calif. — A man who acknowledged shooting and killing a protected mountain lion that roamed the mountains near Los Angeles has been sentenced to 30 days in jail. The...
Always-on Apple Watch Series 5 helps to dim ‘nerd factor’
The best thing about the new Apple Watch? When you’re not using it, it looks like an actual watch on your wrist — instead of a clunky, nerdy little computer...
Revamped Rangers put on an opening-night show
All the time of waiting and wanting, of projecting and predicting. The two-plus years of rebuilding. The summer of monumental change. It all finally ended in a flurry, as the...
De Blasio challenges NYPD widow over 'trigger-happy' cops claim
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday disputed NYPD widow Leanne Simonsen’s stance that “trigger-happy” cops led to friendly fire tragedies like her husband’s — but admitted the department needs new...
AMI's $100M National Enquirer sale could close in next 60 days
The much-delayed $100 million deal for American Media Inc. to sell the National Enquirer to Jimmy Cohen, owner of magazine wholesaler Hudson News, now looks as though it could be...
Former Tinder CEO sues sexual-battery accusers
Ex-Tinder Chief Executive Greg Blatt is punching back at two former execs at the hookup app who accused him of sexual harassment and sexual assault at a 2016 Christmas party....
Cardinals capture Game 1 with ninth-inning magic
ATLANTA — Back in the playoffs for the first time since 2015, the Cardinals look as gritty as ever. The Braves also started down a familiar path. Marcell Ozuna and...
Trump calls for China to investigate Biden stem from 2013 state visit
President Trump’s call for China to investigate Joe Biden and his son Hunter stems — like the Ukraine probe — from allegations of impropriety during Biden’s time as vice president....
Why it's hard to take Pete Alonso's HR record seriously
Are we that easy? If the records are rigged why take them seriously? Perhaps the only reason to watch Saturday’s Braves-Mets game on Fox was to see if Pete Alonso...
NYPD seeks public's help in finding Bronx Zoo 'Lion Queen'
The NYPD is asking for the public's help tracking and trapping the elusive "Lion Queen," the woman who infamously hopped into two animal enclosures at the Bronx Zoo. The cops...
Energy Secretary Rick Perry to step down next month: report
Energy Secretary Rick Perry is expected to step down next month, a report said Thursday. Perry's expected departure in November is unrelated to his contact with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky,...
Heirs of Holocaust victim sue Lehman Foundation to recoup million-dollar artwork
The heirs of a Jewish man who died in the Theresienstadt concentration camp in the current Czech Republic are demanding the return of his multimillion-dollar painting by Egon Schiele, which...
Reliever's re-emergence has opened up so many Yankees possibilities
Aaron Boone bounced between his office and the video room at Yankee Stadium and found what he saw on screens in both places revealing and, therefore, thrilling. From his familiar...
Twins' Bomba Squad is ready for the Savages
The Yankees have Aaron Boone to thank for his rant with an umpire that gave life to their 2019 nickname, the Savages. The Twins have Eddie Rosario. The left fielder...
Pastor beaten to death, robbed outside own church: cops
An Iowa man has been arrested in the murder of a pastor -- and longtime chaplain to first responders -- who was found beaten to death and robbed outside his...
Why we keep falling for hate-crime hoaxes
Last month, 12-year-old Amari Allen appeared on television to share how she had been brutalized by racist white boys at Immanuel Christian School in Springfield, Virginia. The sixth-grader, who is...
Newark hospital used brain-dead patient to cook the books: report
The hospital that calls itself New Jersey's premier heart transplant center, Newark Beth Israel, inflated survival rates to keep its funding — in at least one instance by keeping a...
Climate activists in England accidentally flood street with fake blood
There was fake blood running in the streets of London Thursday -- thanks to an elaborate, and ultimately spectacularly botched stunt by climate change activists. Activists with Extinction Rebellion had...
Yankees-Twins ALDS will be a colossal slugfest
Anybody with a Yankee Stadium seat in fair territory is advised to don a hard hat and dip your body in Kevlar for Game 1 of the ALDS on Friday...
Yankees in the playoffs: October as it’s meant to be
As is right and proper, it’s October and the New York Yankees are still taking the field. The action starts Friday night as the Minnesota Twins come to the Bronx....
Which Gleyber Torres will show up for Yankees postseason?
Aaron Judge can’t count how many times Gleyber Torres left him in awe this season. Mostly, because the former AL MVP runner-up can’t imagine having similar success at the infielder’s...
Mom charged with trading her 2-year-old child for an old Plymouth
A North Carolina mother was charged with exchanging her 2-year-old child for an old Plymouth coupe, according to a report. Alice Leann Todd, 45, allegedly carried out the unthinkable swap...
An MTA strike would hurt everyone — including the unions
As the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Transport Workers Union continue their contract talks, the prospect of a potential strike looms large. As a New Yorker who served as the...
Rangers player has most embarrassing start to season
Lias Andersson made the Rangers' opening night roster, but he's gonna need to spend a little time on his footwork. The second-year forward and 2017 first-round draft pick was introduced...
This strip-joint ruling is a throwback to senseless liberalism
In blocking enforcement of the city’s zoning limits on strip clubs and other adult-entertainment outlets, federal Judge William Pauley III called the regulations “a throwback to a bygone era.” They’re...
Dads-to-be should avoid booze for the sake of their future kids
Some sobering findings for dads-to-be.
Pedro Almodóvar's movies are not for the faint of heart
It's been 30 years since Spain's golden-boy filmmaker, Pedro Almodóvar, released the Oscar-nominated, internationally acclaimed "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown." Known for his puzzle-piece plots and brightly...
The making of Cuomo’s Medicaid mess was far worse than ‘reckless’
You can call Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s handling of state Medicaid outlays “reckless” — if you want to be kind. Yet this seedy pattern of pay-to-play merits far harsher terms. As...
We’re all still trapped in Democrats’ Russia delusion
After three years, we’re still on the Russia story. The locus has shifted 500 miles west from Moscow to Kiev, and now we are consumed with the Ukraine controversy rather...
Cameron Crowe discusses making his new musical, 'Almost Famous'
Cameron Crowe ran into Elton John last year at a party thrown by David Geffen. “I hear you’re doing a musical version of ‘Almost Famous,’” John said. “I love Tom...
He's killin' it: O.J. Simpson is now Twitter's greatest troll
O.J. Simpson has reinvented himself — as our greatest internet troll. The 72-year-old former athlete, actor, pitchman, felon and the monster found liable in a civil trial for the wrongful...
Students allegedly high-fived and laughed after nightclub rape
Two college students were seen on camera high-fiving and making sexual gestures after allegedly raping an intoxicated woman inside a London nightclub, a court heard on Thursday. Ferdinando Orlando, 25,...
Malliotakis staffer busted in mob-linked scheme to bribe college athletes
A Staten Island man who was busted Thursday in a mob-linked scheme to rig a college basketball game was recently hired as an aide to state Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, The...
Dexter Lawrence getting close-up look at what Giants hope he can become
Dexter Lawrence can look across the field on Sunday and see what he might become. The Giants can look and see what they had, what they developed and who they...
Reputed mobster's GPS tracker on girlfriend leads to 20 arrests: feds
The stunning turn of events was revealed as 20 people — including 11 reputed members and associates of the Colombo crime family — were busted on charges including racketeering, loansharking...
Here's why grizzly bears are starving to death
The photos are absolutely unbearable. Heart-wrenching images of an emaciated mother bear and her two cubs in Canada are sparking concern for the furry family’s survival when winter hibernation starts...
Lenders give Barneys New York until Oct. 11 to find buyer
Barneys New York was thrown a lifeline in bankruptcy court on Thursday, as lenders extended the luxury retailer’s deadline to find a buyer to Oct. 11. The swanky chain was...
It took an unlikely group to get Yankees back where they belong
Man, it’s been a long time since we had a night like this one, a night when Yankee Stadium will be as big a star as the players who will...
David Cone interested if Mets call about manager job
David Cone believes the modern manager should be collaborative on lineups, on ideal preparation for games, on what he calls “soup to nuts.” Except one item. He thinks that the...
Disney and Amazon going to war over streaming content: report
Disney and Amazon are going to war over streaming, according to a report. The dispute between the corporate behemoths over advertising could impact the future residence of Disney apps on...
Sports Illustrated bloodbath follows firing of editor-in-chief Chris Stone
Sports Illustrated is getting slammed with layoffs — and the 65-year-old sports bible may have a full-blown editorial staff rebellion on its hands. Cuts that reportedly will slam dozens of...
Ike Barinholtz's A-list pal inspired his accent for 'Bless the Harts'
Ike Barinholtz was delighted when he saw his cartoon alter-ego on “Bless the Harts.” “When I first saw the artwork I’d never been happier because he’s jacked,” Barinholtz, 42, says...
Hundreds of cops remember NYPD hero cop Brian Mulkeen
Hundreds of police officers braved hours of falling rain Thursday to pay their final respects to slain NYPD Officer Brian Mulkeen, who was killed during a life-or-death struggle with a...
A New York fan tries to start a rivalry with Minnesota — they're too nice to agree
MINNEAPOLIS — This weekend, New York teams are facing a double hit of the most fearsome, unhinged fanbase known to man. We’re talking about Minnesotans — the same folks who...
WarnerMedia ratchets up layoffs across HBO, Turner, Warner Bros.
The bloodshed isn’t letting up at WarnerMedia. The entertainment colossus formerly known as Time Warner — whose name was changed after its merger with AT&T — has recently axed 49...
New Airbnb 'animal experiences' include 'tea with naughty sheep'
The 1,000 activities range from downright cute (walking a pig named Emilia on a leash in Ireland) to quite unusual (seeing "life-saving" rats in Cambodia that detect land mines) and...
Stefon Diggs' ominous words amid Vikings trade talk: 'Truth to all rumors'
Amid speculation that Stefon Diggs wants out of Minnesota, the wide receiver said he hadn’t formally request a trade but there is “truth to all rumors.” Speaking to the media...
Former Army officer slams de Blasio over veterans services remark
A former US Army officer hit back at Mayor Bill de Blasio for dismissing as “nonsensical” her claim that he neglected the city's homeless veterans while he ran for president.
Catholic bishops consider married priests, face opposition
SANTA ROSA, Brazil — At dusk in this small indigenous village, Antelmo Pereira calls local Catholics to prayer, changes into a white robe and leads a religious service that is...
Behold the second coming of Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy is finally back on the big screen in "Dolemite Is My Name." And that's just the start of a long-hoped-for Murphissance. Here's where else you can see him...
Robber has hit 12 banks, making off with $11K over month: cops
A brazen thief has been connected to a dozen broad daylight bank robberies in Manhattan, where he made off with a total of $11,000, cops said Thursday. The thief, who...
Brooklyn man wrongfully convicted of murder freed after 26 years
A Brooklyn man who spent the past 26 years in prison for murder walked out of court a free man Thursday afternoon — after a witness in his case admitted...
Retail continues wild ride as two big names experience different fortunes
Retailers have been toppling like dominoes, hit by a mix of sector woes and company-specific ills, but bright pockets are still out there. On Thursday, two well-known brands, high-end Ted...
Neiman Marcus loses support of top trade-credit firm
The holiday outlook for the posh fashion labels sold at Neiman Marcus just got a little more risky. A top credit insurer for the Dallas-based owner of Bergdorf Goodman recently...
One former Met seems 'happy' with Mickey Callaway's firing
The Mets relieved Mickey Callaway of his managerial duties Thursday, and one of his former players seem pretty pleased. Jose Reyes wrote “I’m happy now” on Twitter just 20 minutes...
Whoa: NYC's urban cowboy rides horse to Dunkin' Donuts
He's Staten Island's real-life Urban Cowboy. Abdul Elenani, 26, has been stunning even seen-it-all New Yorkers ever since he got a horse and started riding it around his residential neighborhood...
Schiff facing growing criticism over handling of Trump probe
Criticism is mounting against Rep. Adam Schiff for his handling of the whistleblower complaint -- and how he's conducting the Trump impeachment inquiry. Schiff, the House Intelligence Committee chair leading...
Store worker fatally shoots sword-wielding would-be robber
A man allegedly tried to rob a Long Island liquor store with a sword -- only to be fatally gunned down by a store employee Thursday, police said. The foiled...
'Pain and Glory' is Pedro Almodóvar's heart on the screen
"Pain and Glory" marks Pedro Almodóvar's 21st movie. And, like any 21-year-old with a handle of Smirnoff, the Spanish director is taking bigger risks than ever. The most major? He’s...
NY court blocks vaping ban in victory for flavored e-cig companies
In a reprieve for Juul and other vaping companies, a state appellate court on Thursday temporarily halted a proposed ban on flavored e-cigarettes that was set to take effect Friday....
‘Joker’ director’s cancel-culture regret and other commentary
Libertarian: ‘Joker’ Director’s Cancel-Culture Regret Director Todd Phillips, whose new movie “Joker” has “proved controversial,” is stirring up controversy himself for criticizing cancel culture, Reason’s Robby Soave notes. In a...
Seahawks will take advantage of Rams' Super Bowl hangover
It’s common for Super Bowl losers to struggle the following season, and the Los Angeles Rams are feeling a hangover that is masked by their 3-1 record. Jared Goff’s quarterback...
Ancient Greek throne room may have been discovered in giant palace
Archaeologists in Greece may have made a fascinating discovery in an ancient palace on the island of Crete. Citing Greece’s Ministry of Culture, ANA-MPA reports that the room was discovered...
'Dolemite Is My Name' review: Eddie Murphy is officially back
“Dolemite Is My Name” kicks off the Eddie Murphy renaissance that’s been a very long time coming. And this comic biopic is a blast from start to finish. As ’70s...
National Guard Airman helped fellow passengers of WWII-era plane crash escape
A Connecticut National Guard Airman heroically helped his fellow passengers escape the burning World War II-era plane that crashed and burned in the state, authorities said Thursday -- as they...
Why college athletes deserve a piece of the action
Every spring, sports fans across the nation are caught up in the frenzy of March Madness. But for many of the student-athletes who create the excitement, the “madness” extends beyond...
This house for sale got 1.2M views in 5 days — here's why
A house for sale in Lansing, Mich., has attracted 1.2 million views on Zillow in the five days since it went on the market for $105,000.
Rhiannon Giddens puts banjo and fiddle skills on display at the Met
Rhiannon Giddens won a Grammy as lead singer, violinist and banjo player with the Carolina Chocolate Drops, an old-time, African American string band. Now she’s busy plucking up a solo...
NJ pilot who had sex with minor on autopiloted plane had other victims, suit claims
The victim, now 18, alleges that 53-year-old Stephen Bradley Mell sexually abused her nearly three dozen times — and confessed to her that there were other underage victims.
Marcus Morris surprised Spurs controversy keeps escalating
New Knicks forward Marcus Morris said he did not expect legendary Spurs coach Gregg Popovich to call him out this week for reneging on his verbal commitment to sign with...
Coast Guard lieutenant pleads guilty to gun and drug crimes
Christopher Hasson’s guilty plea to all four of the counts he faced resolves a case in which federal prosecutors called him a self-described white nationalist and domestic terrorist intent on...
Take home underdog in East Carolina-Temple battle
The Post’s Howie Kussoy, aka The Pigskin Profit, takes a shot on Thursday night’s college football game between the Temple Owls and East Carolina: EAST CAROLINA Pirates (+11½) over Temple...
Reward upped to $20K for info on Brooklyn block party shooters
It's been nearly 10 weeks since a pair of unknown gunmen opened fire during the Old Timer’s Day block party in Mendoza Park just before 11 p.m. on July 27...
Texas cops who led black suspect by rope knew arrest would 'look really bad'
One of two white Texas cops on horseback who led a black trespassing suspect by a rope through city streets recognized the poor optics of the arrest, new video shows....
Broadway's 'Mockingbird' adds new cast members
What do the Man in Black of “Westworld,” a former Evan Hansen and a recurring “Fargo” figure have in common? Starting Nov. 5, they’ll all be in Broadway’s “To Kill...
250 million children will be obese by 2030, study warns
It's not a small world after all. More than a quarter billion children will be obese worldwide by 2030 — an increase that's expected to weigh heavily on health care...
Architect lists Miami pied-a-terre for almost twice what he paid
Award-winning architect Luca Andrisani is putting his own digs on the market. Andrisani, who transformed a 4,000-square-foot Manhattan loft after Courtney Love vacated it in, um, extreme fashion, is listing...
Colorado dad says mistress inspired slaughter of wife and kids
The Colorado man convicted of slaughtering his family says he never would have killed his pregnant wife and two daughters if he hadn't met his co-worker mistress. "If I had...
Jeff Wilpon's rare message of hope should lead to these two managers
Maybe this didn’t mean anything; actions, especially as far as the Mets go, will always mean more than words uttered in the moment. Still, this was a public departure for...
Ancient scrolls to be deciphered using light beams brighter than the sun
Scientists in Britain have harnessed powerful light beams to virtually unwrap and decipher fragile scrolls dating back some 2,000 years -- in a process they hope will provide new insights...
What really will decide how often the Rangers use Henrik Lundqvist
He has been getting ready for NHL opening nights for 15 years, the last 14 of them as his team’s starting goaltender. So Henrik Lundqvist understands how to go about...
WeWork is in talks with JPMorgan to head off a cash crunch
WeWork is in talks with banks including JPMorgan to arrange financing that could help the office-sharing company stave off a looming cash crunch, The Post has learned. The cash infusion...
Inside WWE’s plans for the debut of 'SmackDown' on Fox
WWE wants to take you inside “SmackDown” and present it like never before. When “SmackDown” makes its Fox debut in its new Friday time slot tomorrow at 8 p.m., things...
These are the best states for women to start their own business
More than half of women small business owners believe they overcame greater obstacles than their male counterparts, according to new research.
Kiss will play an underwater show for sharks in the ocean
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.— Having played nearly every corner of the Earth in a nearly 50-year career, the rock band Kiss is taking its show to a new place: under the...
The connections that'll drive Brodie Van Wagenen's managerial decision
Brodie Van Wagenen negotiated the contract he probably most wishes did not exist today. Since these are the Mets take that as irony or comedy or tragedy — or all...
Warren releases plan to bolster unions, 'return power to the working people'
Warren said she would prohibit states from enacting “right to work” laws, under which employees who benefit from union contracts don’t have to pay dues. Twenty-eight states have them.
Man pleads guilty to homophobic attack that fractured victim's spine
Allasheed Allah, 54, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to one count of third-degree assault as a hate crime, according to a release from the Queens District Attorney’s Office.
Cynthia Erivo to star as Aretha Franklin in NatGeo's 'Genius'
Cynthia Erivo has been cast as Aretha Franklin in the NatGeo series "Genius: Aretha." Erivo, who was lauded at the Toronto International Film Festival last month for her "towering" and...
MGM Resorts to pay $735M settlement in Las Vegas massacre lawsuits
A $735 million settlement has been reached in lawsuits stemming from the 2017 Las Vegas massacre, lawyers said Thursday. MGM Resorts International agreed to pay the whopping amount to resolve...
14th Street car ban begins, causing headaches for motorists
The controversial car ban on a one-mile stretch of Manhattan’s 14th Street went into effect Thursday -- proving to be a real pain in the gas for motorists. The change...
Deadly brain-shrinking fungus found in Australia
A highly poisonous fungus, with toxins that can be absorbed through the skin, has been identified for the first time in the rain forest near the Great Barrier Reef.
'Momma bear' bank employee fights off armed robber
A bank employee of 39 years impressively fought off an armed robbery suspect in Abilene, Texas. Police commended Jill Beatty for her "remarkable calm" and "momma bear" instincts during the...
Rams vs. Seahawks line has an angle already built into it
Consensus agreement has been growing that “something is wrong” with the Los Angeles Rams this season. But, heading into their Thursday night game on the road at the Seattle Seahawks...
CEO of major tobacco firm resigns amid e-cigarette backlash
Alison Cooper, the CEO of UK tobacco group Imperial Brands, will step down as boss once her replacement is found, the company announced Thursday. Cooper, 53, a 20-year Imperial veteran...
Five Eritrean football players disappear in Uganda
KAMPALA - Ugandan security forces are hunting for five Eritreans who disappeared from a hotel in Uganda where their team was playing in a soccer tournament, a Ugandan official said...
Restaurant bombarded with bad reviews after outrageous bill goes viral
Non va bene! A restaurant in Rome has been blasted on Twitter after a customer alleged that the establishment unfairly charged her and a friend $471 for two plates of...
Bernie Sanders will participate in next debate: spokesperson
Feel the Bern from his hospital bed! Bionic presidential wannabe Bernie Sanders will appear in the next round of Democrat debates on Oct. 15 after he was hospitalized for a...
Paul O'Neill's guide to this Yankees postseason
Paul O’Neill, the Warrior in his playing days with the Yankees and now one of their analysts on YES, sits down with Steve Serby to break down their series with...
Chris Collins' son admits to role in inside trading case that took down his dad
The son of disgraced former Congressman Chris Collins admitted Thursday to taking part in an insider trading scheme kicked off by his dad. Cameron Collins pleaded guilty to a single...
Study reveals safest countries to survive an extreme global pandemic
New Zealand, Australia, and Iceland could act as islands of refuge for humankind in the event of a catastrophe, according to a new paper from researchers published in the international...
Post Malone to perform for fans in virtual reality
Is it possible to digitally flash someone? Post Malone will soon find out. The boob-brained rapper will stream his upcoming Raleigh, NC, concert in virtual reality, he said Thursday. Fans...
AOC will explain why she blocks people on Twitter in federal court
Fiery freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will take the stand in Brooklyn federal court next month -- to explain to a judge why she blocks people on Twitter. The Bronx-born congresswoman...
Sports reporter lands new TV gig 3 years after viral racist comments
Three years after her racist insults cost her a job, former Fox Sports Florida sideline reporter Emily Austen is employed once again. Austen, previously canned for making offensive remarks during...
Milky Way on 'collision course' with nearby 'monster' galaxy
The home to all life as we know it, the Milky Way galaxy, is on a "collision course" with its cosmic neighbor, Andromeda, according to a new study. But you...
Mets also canning bench coach Jim Riggleman
In addition to firing Mickey Callaway, the Mets will not retain bench coach Jim Riggleman, The Post's Mike Puma reported. Riggleman joined the Mets for the 2019 season, replacing Gary...
Genius or needless? Women can now buy a sponge to 'simplify after sex clean up'
In a bid to make life easier and less messy, the "come&gone" sponge promises to "simplify after sex clean up" by allowing women to "quickly mop up all excess fluids"...
Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam pleads guilty to wire fraud
Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal wire fraud charge for soliciting tens of thousands of dollars in donations he claimed would go to a youth...
The Avett Brothers get political on new album
As the Avett Brothers release their 10th studio album, “Closer Than Together,” on Friday, they’ve come a long way from the band that dropped its debut LP, “Country Was,” in...
Paris knife attacker who killed 4 in police HQ had converted to Islam: report
The deranged employee who stabbed four people to death — including three cops — inside a Paris police headquarters had converted to Islam 18 months ago, according to a report....
Vance's lawyers slam DOJ for protecting Trump in tax return battle
Lawyers for Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance ripped the Justice Department Thursday for trying to stop him from obtaining President Trump's tax returns. "The DOJ has elected to insert itself...
The latest feats in Saquon Barkley's miracle recovery
To the outside world and almost everyone not named Saquon Barkley, the fact the superstar running back is doing as much as he is 11 days after sustaining a high...
National Academy of Sciences pulls video touting possibility of designer babies
A government-funded group that’s leading efforts to set standards for gene editing has pulled a video it posted in the wake of concern about how it portrayed the ethically dicey...
Mets GM: We're not trading Diaz or Syndergaard
Brodie Van Wagenen has already declared two underperformers from the Mets pitching staff off limits for trades. Edwin Diaz and Noah Syndergaard were both dangled at the last trade deadline,...
Patriots star's interview gets awkward after shot at Belichick favorite
Patriots linebacker Kyle Van Noy was peculiarly dismissive when he was compared to retired safety Rodney Harrison in a Wednesday interview. "Don't compare me to him, man," Van Noy said...
'Asteroid 2019,' bigger than a bus, soared past Earth: NASA
Four “potentially hazardous” asteroids zoomed past Earth this week — three of which were discovered mere hours before they made their pass. They narrowly missed us this time around, but...
Scientists hope an eagle will jolt the world out of climate change apathy
With a camera mounted between his wings, Victor the eagle will fly over the Alps and show how its once-magnificent glaciers are now crumbling because of global warming.
Virginia doctor gets 40 years in prison for illegally prescribing 500K opioid pills
A drug-dealing Virginia doctor who illegally prescribed 500,000 opioid pills to patients over a two-year period was sentenced Wednesday to 40 years in prison, authorities said. Dr. Joel Smithers, a...
'Handmaid's Tale' wedding photos slammed as 'tone deaf'
A Canadian couple who took a Handmaids Tale-inspired wedding photos is receiving backlash for the "tone-deaf" shoot -- but their photographers claim it was supposed to "wake people up." The...
Teens charged with voluntary manslaughter in classmate's sucker-punch death
The two California teens who allegedly fatally sucker-punched a 13-year-old middle school classmate each now face upgraded voluntary manslaughter charges, prosecutors said. The 13-year-old boys, who have not been identified...
Lawyer Gordon Caplan gets month in jail for college admissions scandal
A hotshot Manhattan lawyer was sentenced Thursday to one month in jail for paying $75,000 to fudge his daughter's ACT exam scores. Gordon Caplan, 52, a former co-chairman at white-shoe...
'Drug dealer' was out on bail when he killed Queens man: cops
An accused drug dealer free on bail was arrested Wednesday for the fatal shooting of a Queens man, police said. Jeffery Palomino, 32, allegedly shot and killed 28-year-old Jasper Davis...
Retired cop among 7 dead in Connecticut WWII-era plane crash
The pilot, a former police officer and an insurance analyst were among the seven people killed in the fiery crash of a World War II-era bomber in Connecticut, according to...
Here are European products targeted by Trump's new tariffs
Scottish whisky makers, Spanish vintners and French dairy farmers were among those wringing their hands Thursday, anticipating a hit from US tariffs on their goods later this month. The concern...
Antonio Brown derailed deposition with his 'warped' version of events
Football star Antonio Brown derailed a deposition late last month by dodging basic questions and repeating his “warped” version of events before walking out, according to court documents. Brown, 31,...
Breaking down Yankees-Twins series with three scouts
The Yankees already have faced and beaten the Twins five times this century in the postseason, and while the playoffs are fickle — particularly the one-game wild card — when...
How top colleges benefitted from opioids
Prestigious universities around the world have accepted at least $60 million over the past five years from the family that owns the maker of OxyContin.
Homeless man fatally stabs mother of his children in Bronx shelter: cops
A 23-year-old homeless man was arrested Thursday for fatally stabbing the mother of his children inside a Bronx shelter, cops said. Ernesto Valerio was charged with murder and criminal possession...
Bill de Blasio will tap private donors to help create new schools, expand 20 more
Mayor Bill de Blasio will tap private donors -- including a group helmed by Steve Jobs' widow -- to help create 20 new schools and remake 20 others in the...
Cardinals will get jump on coasting Braves
With the temperatures here in New York falling faster than the Dow Jones, Stitches has three words to warm the spirits as well as the intestines of our city’s citizens...
A juicy TV drama about the Anheuser-Busch family is brewing
Forget “Succession,” "The Crown" and “The Sopranos” — the latest family dynasty drama will be about the Anheuser-Busch family. Called “Under the Influence” and based on an "unauthorized" 1991 book...
Cold-case victim given a 'face' two decades later thanks to technology
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department used reconstruction technology to recreate what the 14- to 25-year-old found in Trabuco Canyon in the Santa Ana Mountains in 1996 might have looked like...
PepsiCo stock rises after strong third-quarter earnings
Drinks and snacks giant PepsiCo posted strong third-quarter earnings driven by Frito Lay North American and strong overseas sales. Revenue nosed higher to $17.1 billion from $16.9 billion and organic...
Patriots sign ex-Jet to replace injured Stephen Gostkowski
The Patriots plan to sign former Jets kicker Mike Nugent after Stephen Gostkowski was placed on the injured reserve from a left hip injury, ESPN reported Thursday. Nugent, who was...
Mets managerial candidates after Mickey Callaway firing
Now that the Mets have fired Mickey Callaway, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen, who arrived last October and inherited Callaway as manager, will be charged with finding a replacement. Here...
Missing California dog turns up 700 miles away in New Mexico
Dogs like to go for walks — but this pooch takes the cake. A pet husky who went missing in California turned up 700 miles away in New Mexico —...
Sam Darnold has only one hurdle left
Forget about game plans. Ignore preparation and practice. The key to the Jets’ first victory of the season might be as simple as a visit to the doctor’s office. That...
Corona brewer's pot investment loses nearly $500M in latest quarter
This investment may have smelled funny at first, but now it’s starting to stink. Shares in the maker of Corona and Modelo beers slid more than 7 per cent after...
62-year-old Bronx man kills wife with machete after hitting her with car
A 62-year-old husband from hell hit his wife with a car and then hacked her to death with a machete Thursday morning in the Bronx, police sources said. The unhinged...
'Boy Meets World' star is doing porn now
From the Disney Channel to Deeper.com.
2 killed in separate NYC shootings: cops
Two men were fatally shot in unrelated incidents early Thursday, police said. The first shots rang out just after 12:30 a.m. in front of a building on 168th Street between...
Mickey Callaway wasn't the manager Mets players expected
Goodbye Mickey ball and hello Mickey fall. Mickey Callaway’s shaky two-year Mets tenure ended Thursday with a pink slip. The manager was fired by the team, allowing general manager Brodie...
Where's the beef? 'Scotland, Pa.' serves up real food onstage
Want some fries with that murder? The fragrance of fast food is all over “Scotland, Pa.,” the Roundabout Theatre Company’s riff on “Macbeth.” Like the quirky, 2001 film of the...
Gio Urshela's first step toward Yankees savior cost $25,000
The last time the Yankees won an American League Division Series contest in the Bronx, Gio Urshela viewed it up close. “I remember going to New York, the fans, how...
Woman killed after being hit by car in Queens
A 34-year-old woman was killed after being hit by a car in Queens on Monday morning, cops said. A 65-year-old driver was making a left from Lakeville Road onto Union...
Scientists find building blocks for life on Saturn's moon
Discovering organic molecules on Enceladus is noteworthy because water, energy and organic molecules could be the ingredients for some type of extraterrestrial life.
Zebra shot dead after escaping German circus and causing crashes
A zebra that ran away from the circus was shot dead in Germany after causing traffic accidents on a major highway, police say. The tragic beast was actually one of...
Teen rigs a McDonald's cash register to play 'Doom' video game
A clever 19-year-old video game fan was able to figure out a way to play the classic “Doom” on a McDonald’s cash register.
North Carolina man wins $750,000 in suit against his ex-wife's lover
He may be lonely — but at least he’s going to be rich. A jilted North Carolina hubby reportedly has won a $750,000 lawsuit that he filed against a former...
Northern fur seals are breeding again in the strangest of places
Alaska’s northern fur seal population for three decades has been classified as depleted, but the marine mammals are showing up in growing numbers at an unlikely location.
Yankees make first tough ALDS roster decision
After years of battling knee injuries — to the point that right knee pain is what will force him into retirement once this season is done — it was CC...
Couple transforms Bronx apartment into bonkers European chateau
Nineteenth-century England is alive and for sale in the Bronx. “It’s like a crazy puzzle, but you get to live in it,” says Emery Ortiz, 38, of her lavishly decorated...
Furious jackrabbits slap the fur out of each other
This jackrabbit fight outside Tucson, Arizona, looked more like a hilarious boxing match. Watch as two male jackrabbits stand on their hind legs and exchange a flurry of slaps while...
Man attacked restaurant patron wearing Russian 'Make America Great Again' hat
A California man allegedly pummeled a fellow restaurant patron who wore a hat with President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign slogan “Make America Great Again” -- written in Russian. David Delgado,...
Rami Malek kissed Daniel Craig: 'Does that make me a Bond girl?'
Stephen Colbert: "Very much so."
Why more parents are struggling with secondary infertility
Reports estimate that over 3 million couples in the United States face secondary infertility, which is the inability to become pregnant or to carry a baby to term after previously...
Ex-student sues Brooklyn Friends School, claiming she was raped by janitor
The prestigious Brooklyn Friends School is facing a lawsuit from a former student who claims she was repeatedly raped by a janitor -- and officials swept it under the rug....
Trump publicly urges Ukraine, China to investigate Bidens
President Trump on Thursday openly called on Ukraine and China to investigate his political rival Joe Biden and his son Hunter. "Well, I would think that if they were honest...
Suspected thief's wide-eyed shock at spotting car's dashcam
Surprise! A would-be thief was caught in a hilarious state of wide-eyed shock when he realized he was being filmed in a car in Oregon. The car's owner told KOIN...
Rays reporter relentlessly doused in booze during wild celebrations
The Rays have had a lot to celebrate in the last five days, but Wednesday night's wild-card celebration went up a notch. After the Rays defeated the Athletics, Fox Sports...
An India-Pakistan nuclear war would kill 125 million people, trigger Ice Age
Rising tensions between the two countries have resulted in scientists predicting what could happen if they turned against each other.
Student-athlete dies from brain injuries after off-campus fight
A two-sport athlete at Emerson College who suffered irreparable brain damage from an off-campus fight has died, university officials and his relatives announced. Daniel Hollis, a sophomore who played lacrosse...
Judge under fire for hugging killer cop after her conviction
The judge who presided over the trial of Dallas cop Amber Guyger is under fire for hugging the killer, who was sentenced to prison for fatally shooting her unarmed black...
Hard vs. soft: What your favorite type of taco may reveal about you
Have you ever had the perfect taco? New research has identified the most popular combination for taco lovers nationwide.
Trump's approval rating hits high for 2019 in wake of impeachment talk
President Trump’s approval has risen to 49 percent — its highest mark this year, according to a new poll. Despite the launch of impeachment proceedings, the president saw a 2-point...
Scientists create plant that produces 'breast milk'
Experts have engineered the plants to produce an oil that has the same chemical structure of human milk fat, the major component of breast milk.
Net-A-Porter's big fall sale: 10 essentials to shop for right now
Net-A-Porter's "Seasonal Edit" is up and running in high style. Through Oct. 9, shoppers score 15% off a sprawling selection of garments, bags, footwear, accessories and makeup with the code...
Chanel catwalk crasher gets catty, has some words for Gigi Hadid
The catwalk crasher is getting catty.
Michael Smith's ESPN purgatory ends with 'fair' buyout
Former "SportsCenter" host Michael Smith has agreed to a buyout with ESPN on his four-year, $10 million contract, which has allowed him to take a job as the executive vice...
Tesla shares plunge after disappointing third-quarter deliveries
Tesla shares slid 7 percent in early Thursday trades after billionaire Elon Musk's electric car maker said deliveries rose less than expected in the third quarter. Total car deliveries came...
Rudy Giuliani consulted Paul Manafort to bolster his Ukraine theory
Rudy Giuliani reached out to President Trump’s imprisoned former campaign chairman Paul Manafort through the federal inmate’s lawyer in efforts to bolster his theory that Ukraine backed Hillary Clinton in...
Tech billionaire agrees to pay $1 million to avoid jail time in drug case
A California billionaire and his gal pal won't be serving time after forking over $1 million to settle drug possession charges, prosecutors said. Broadcom co-founder Henry T. Nicholas III and...
Can Yankees continue dominance of Twins in ALDS?
What should fans look out for as the Yanks take on the power-hitting Twins this Friday? New York Post baseball columnists Joel Sherman and Ken Davidoff chat about Game 1...
Black holes might not be black holes at all, study suggests
Of all the features of our universe, black holes might be the most interesting, as well as the most frightening. These ultra-dense spots in space suck in everything around them...
Take a deep dive into Microsoft Excel with these training bundles
We hate to break it to you, but simply typing numbers into a spreadsheet does not give you the right to call yourself a Microsoft Excel expert. But before you...
Cheerleader jumps off parade float to save choking toddler
A heroic Texas cheerleader took action and jumped from her homecoming parade float when she spotted a toddler choking in the crowd, according to a report. Tyra Winters, 17, was...
Uber makes JFK airport helicopter taxis available to all users
This takes ride-hailing to new heights. Uber took to the skies Thursday with a new helicopter service that zips passengers from Manhattan to JFK Airport. The eight-minute Uber Copter lift...
Former US envoy to Ukraine set to testify in impeachment inquiry
Kurt Volker, the former special envoy to Ukraine, arrived at Capitol Hill to testify in private Thursday to congressional investigators who want to find out what role he may have...
Clock ticking on Callaway decision with critical Mets talk planned
Brodie Van Wagenen was scheduled to talk to Mickey Callaway on Thursday, with the plan to resolve the Mets managing situation no later than Friday, sources told The Post. The...
The Head and the Heart's California dreaming pays off
After three albums -- and the band's first with major label Warner Bros. -- Seattle's The Head and the Heart hit a rough patch: Singer-guitarist Josiah Johnson was moving on...
Facebook can be forced to remove illegal content worldwide: EU court
Facebook can be ordered to police and remove illegal content worldwide, Europe’s top court said on Thursday, in a landmark ruling that rights advocates say could allow authoritarian regimes to...
Jay Gruden literally has no answers for Redskins' quarterback plan
After four losses to start the season, there are more questions about the Redskins than answers, starting with the quarterback. Head coach Jay Gruden didn't offer much of a plan...
4 cops fatally stabbed by Paris police employee
A deranged employee went on a stabbing spree inside Paris police headquarters Thursday, fatally stabbing four officers before being shot dead. The bloodbath unfolded around 1 p.m. inside the station...
Stefon Diggs trade whispers grow with Vikings at breaking point
Maybe Kirk Cousins apologized to the wrong receiver. Trade speculation around Stefon Diggs picked up when he did not practice with the Vikings on Wednesday with a "not injury related"...
Dad wins Halloween with wacky 'Area 51' costume
It's only October 3, but Halloween has been won by an Oklahoma dad and his genius Area 51 costume. The man's daughter, Anna Beffer, tweeted a now-viral video of her...
Sex assault probe prompts California high school to cancel football team's season
A California high school football team has canceled the rest of its season because four players were accused of sexually assaulting a teammate, district officials said. The announcement Wednesday by...
Staten Island resident's horse is driving neigh-bors nuts
This Staten Island neigh-bor is proving to be a night-mare. A businessman shocked his quiet street in Staten Island by bringing home a horse -- and his neighbors are crying...
Jeffrey Epstein easily made $200M after legal, financial woes: report
Jeffrey Epstein had no trouble raking in more than $200 million in revenue with his startup company Southern Trust -- just a few years after he registered as a sex...
Sessions still backs Trump despite being axed as attorney general
Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he still supports President Trump -- despite being dumped by the commander-in-chief. Sessions appeared Tuesday night at a Republican fundraiser in Huntsville, Alabama, where...
Whistleblower's attorney says Democrats didn't help write complaint
An attorney for the whistleblower at the center of the impeachment inquiry into President Trump denied that his client sought help from a member of Congress to write the complaint,...
Massive settlement expected in Las Vegas massacre lawsuits
A massive settlement is expected to resolve lawsuits related to the Las Vegas massacre two years ago, according to a new report. An exact settlement amount has not yet been...
Bronx Zoo lion lady posed on Instagram with cops after big cat stunt
The batty Brooklyn animal lover caught on camera sneaking into a lion's den brazenly schmoozed with NYPD officers on the same day as the stunt. Myah Autry flashed a smile...
The College of New Rochelle is for sale — and comes with a castle
The College of New Rochelle is for sale, and the buyer can be the king — or queen — of its castle. The Westchester County school, which filed for bankruptcy...
Structural issues may have caused Taiwan bridge collapse
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Investigators on Thursday were examining possible structural problems surrounding a bridge that collapsed in northeastern Taiwan, killing six people. A 2016 report on bridges in Yilan county...
Rangers hoping for quicker rebuild after busy offseason
Construction tends not to be a glamorous business, but you couldn’t tell that by all of the hoopla generated by the glitzy moves the Rangers made this offseason by —...
Sarah Ferguson addresses ex-hubby Prince Andrew's ties to Epstein
Sarah Ferguson has spoken about ex-husband Prince Andrew for the first time since the scandal exploded over his ties to pedophile pal Jeffrey Epstein -- suggesting that she still has...
22 hurt in parachute training at Mississippi military base
HATTIESBURG, Miss. — At least 22 soldiers training at a Mississippi military base have been injured during a night parachuting exercise. US Army spokesman John Pennell tells WDAM-TV at least...
Mom caught smuggling meth with 6-year-old son in car: authorities
SAN DIEGO — Border Patrol agents have arrested a woman they say tried to smuggle nearly 70 pounds of methamphetamine through a Southern California checkpoint with her 6-year-old son in...
Master tree climbing instructor has a fear of heights
While most kids grow out of climbing trees, this guy has made a living out of it. Meet Tim Kovar, a master tree climbing instructor for 26 years. The California-based...
Aaron Judge: Aaron Boone is manager-of-the-year material
As Aaron Boone approaches his second postseason as a manager, he was asked whether he’d improved since last year. “Man, I hope so,’’ Boone said Wednesday before the Yankees worked...
Yankees starter on his ALDS status: 'A game-to-game' thing
J.A. Happ hasn’t been told he isn’t going to start an ALDS game against the Twins, but the Yankees left-hander's last appearance was a five-inning relief gig on Sept. 25...
Hong Kong protester shot by cops to be charged with attacking police
HONG KONG — Police say criminal charges will be filed against the 18-year-old Hong Kong student who was the first victim of police gunfire in the months-long pro-democracy protests. The...
CC Sabathia's status is part of Yankees' postseason roster mystery
Last weekend Aaron Boone said CC Sabathia probably would be on the Yankees’ ALDS roster. Wednesday, the status of the veteran lefty was yet to be determined. “That’s another thing...
Pat Shurmur set to face off against his former Vikings boss
Pat Shurmur needed a new job after the 2015 season. His three years with the Eagles working for Chip Kelly came to an end when Kelly was fired, and Shurmur,...
Bob Woodward booed, heckled during #MeToo book conversation
Audience members in a Washington, DC, synagogue hurled boos and heckles at journalist Bob Woodward when he repeatedly interrupted two New York Times reporters during a discussion about their new...
Our Post experts take a crack at some NHL season predictions
The Post's Larry Brooks and Brett Cyrgalis give their playoff and postseason award predictions for this NHL season: Eastern Conference Larry Brooks Atlantic 1: Toronto Atlantic 2: Tampa Bay Atlantic...
Meteorologist drowns after being caught in rough surf that prompted weather alert
A high-level government meteorologist drowned off the North Carolina coast on Monday in rough surf that had previously prompted a weather alert from his own employer. William Lapenta, 58 --...
Oregon doctor claims sperm was improperly used to father at least 17 kids
An Oregon doctor got a big surprise when he submitted his DNA to Ancestry.com -- the test revealed he had 17 children he'd known nothing about. It turned out a...
Man turns gun on self after shooting stepdaughter in the face in hospital parking lot: cops
ELMHURST, Ill. — A man fatally shot himself after allegedly shooting his stepdaughter in the face during an incident in a suburban Chicago hospital parking lot. Elmhurst Deputy Police Chief...
This is what Rangers fans were waiting for
When it is Christmas Eve and the air is filled with excited anticipation of unwrapping the gifts under the tree, you are not worrying about when the batteries will run...
The college admissions scandal now has a sexy Halloween costume
From the company that brought you the sexy "Beyond Burger" costume comes a scintillating new Halloween get-up inspired by the college admissions bribery scandal. "Oops, you can't always trust those...
Six arrested in connection with death of HQ Trivia co-founder Colin Kroll
Six people tied to a drug delivery service dubbed "Mike's Candyshop" were nabbed Wednesday in connection with HQ Trivia founder Colin Kroll's fatal overdose, federal authorities and a report said....
NHL power rankings: Lightning's big dilemma, Leafs on top
So the Islanders were upset in the 1978 quarterfinals by the Maple Leafs and in the 1979 semifinals by the Rangers, and it was clear once and for all that...
Doorbell camera captures man's brutal attack on ex-girlfriend
A doorbell camera in California captured what police are calling a man’s brutal assault on his ex-girlfriend on Sunday night, leading to his arrest on attempted murder and kidnapping charges....
Kids shatter synagogue window in Rosh Hashanah hate crime
A group of kids shattered a Brooklyn synagogue's window during Rosh Hashanah prayers by chucking a milk crate and a metal object at it, police said. The four suspects went...
Time to finally get look at Kaapo Kakko and rebuilt Rangers
Kaapo Kakko is only 18 years old, but he sure hit the nail on the head. “It was a long summer,” the Rangers’ No. 2-overall selection in June’s draft said....
Rashida Tlaib's comments leave police chief outraged
Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib left Detroit’s police chief outraged and insulted after a tour of his department's new video surveillance facility -- by telling him he should only hire black...