October 4, 2019
DJ LeMahieu turns into an MVP again after making rare blunder
DJ LeMahieu had never been more deserving to hear chants of “M-V-P.” The breakout star of the Yankees’ season seized the spotlight again in Game 1 of the ALDS, as...
Yankees' dominance of Twins continues
The names change, the faces look younger and managers come and go, but when the Yankees play the Twins in October nothing is ever different. Adamant that their tortured postseason...
Jets need to clean up this weak unit before it's too late
When Sam Darnold was informed by Jets head coach Adam Gase on Thursday night that the doctors recommended he not play Sunday in Philadelphia, the quarterback was gutted. Darnold’s first...
Two killed when car slams into concrete wall in the Bronx
Two people were killed when their car slammed into a concrete wall underneath subway tracks in the Bronx Friday evening, police said. A 23-year-old man was driving a 2005 Nissan...
Missing man found dead after wife's body found in car
A Poughkeepsie man has been found dead a week after he went missing, and a body found in the man's vehicle has been identified as his wife. The Poughkeepsie Journal reports that...
Eli Manning's tutelage helping Daniel Jones in one key area
Before Daniel Jones takes a snap from center, before he throws a pass or hands off to one of his running backs, the rookie quarterback must make pre-snap reads that...
Devils blow huge lead to fall in opener
The Devils had a chance to snap their losing skid against the Winnipeg Jets, but let it get away. Winnipeg extended its winning streak over the Devils to seven games...
New-look Nets open preseason with a laugher
It’s hard to draw any conclusions from the preseason, and it’s even harder against an overmatched Brazilian team. But the Nets opened their preseason with high expectations on Friday and...
Air Force colonel pleads guilty in child pornography case
An Air Force colonel pleaded guilty in Virginia federal court on Friday to receiving and attempting to receive child pornography, the Justice Department announced. Mark Visconi, 48, of Fairfax, Virginia,...
Purdue Pharma blasted for settlement terms that deny Sackler wrongdoing
Attorneys general representing nearly half the states and lawyers for more than 500 local governments on Friday blasted the terms of Purdue Pharma’s offer to settle thousands of lawsuits over...
Islanders can't finish chances in opening loss to Capitals
The Islanders went up against a rookie goaltender in their season opener, but just could not Capital-ize. Ilya Samsonov stopped 25 shots, T.J. Oshie scored the tiebreaking goal and the...
New Nintendo Switch Lite is a no-brainer for gamers on the go
Nintendo’s new Switch Lite marks a welcome return to handheld gaming for the company that gave us the once-ubiquitous Game Boy. There’s nothing new tech-wise about the $200 Switch Lite,...
Joe Girardi already doing his homework on the Mets
He’s not Clueless Joe when it comes to the Mets. Joe Girardi began asking friends and former colleagues about the organization in recent weeks, according to an industry source, well...
Rangers coach already breaking up Brady Skjei-Jacob Trouba
Talk about a quickie divorce. The Brady Skjei-Jacob Trouba top defensive pairing didn’t even last as long as the Ryan McDonagh-Kevin Shattenkirk tandem did two years ago. That combo made...
NYPD cop in alleged murder-for-hire plot 'refused' to leave jail for hearing
The NYPD cop accused of plotting a hit on her estranged husband and her boyfriend’s teen daughter “refused” to leave jail and go to matrimonial court Friday, Nassau County sheriff’s...
Man shot to death by ex-girlfriend's new beau during Bronx subway spat: cops
A Bronx father was shot to death during a fight with his ex-girlfriend's new beau in a subway station Friday evening, police sources said. The 25-year-old victim got into the...
'We were Verlandered': Astros ace displays dominance again
HOUSTON — Justin Verlander continues to grow as a pitcher at the age of 36. He continues to evolve and excel. And he was so good on Friday in Game...
Ferry embarrassing for de Blas
For all the tens of millions Mayor Bill de Blasio keeps throwing at his East River ferry service, it’s no progressive triumph. Indeed, its ridership tilts upscale, as The Post...
Winemaker gets toughest sentence yet for role in college admissions scandal
A fifth parent was sentenced Friday in the college admissions scandal — Agustin Huneeus received a five-month prison sentence for agreeing to pay $300,000 to bribe his daughter’s way into...
More good news on jobs
After months of unemployment holding at 3.7%, the rate dropped to 3.5% in September — its lowest since 1969. And that was far from the only great news in Friday’s...
What a difference a month makes for David Mayo
David Mayo didn’t know it then, but the 49ers were doing him a huge favor. On Aug. 31, he was released by San Francisco. Three days later, he was a...
Fresh proof Dems' 'impeachment inquiry' is just a kangaroo court
House Democrats’ “impeachment inquiry” is looking more and more like a kangaroo court — a rush to make President Trump look as bad as possible, as quickly as possible, rather...
Groom-to-be accused of sexually assaulting wedding guest
SMITHFIELD, Pa. — Pennsylvania state police say a groom-to-be sexually assaulted one of his guests two days before his wedding. Prosecutors say Daniel Carney is charged with involuntary deviate sexual...
Don't celebrate 70 years of People's Republic of China — mourn them
This week, President Trump tweeted, “Congratulations to President Xi and the Chinese people on the 70th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China!” For diplomatic reasons, it’s become customary for...
Sorry, Dems: It's OK to ask for foreign help in a criminal justice investigation
President Trump’s critics are now complaining that he asked the Australian prime minister to cooperate with the Justice Department’s investigation into the origins of the Mueller probe and that Attorney...
Why Joe Girardi would instantly increase Mets' credibility
When assessing the “former manager” wing of the Mets’ search for Mickey Callaway’s successor, you start with a simple, crucial question: What went wrong? How and why did each gentleman’s...
De Blasio embraced school innovation, but will he stay the course?
Kudos to Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza for their plan to create innovative new schools and restructure existing ones with new programs. There’s no guarantee of...
Braves blank Cardinals to even NLDS series at a game apiece
ATLANTA — When Mike Foltynewicz was summering in the minor leagues, it was hard to envision an October like this. Yet there he was Friday, coming through when Atlanta needed...
Person shoots self in parking lot of VA hospital in Chicago
Someone died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in the parking lot of a Chicago veterans hospital Friday, police said. The person was inside a car in the parking lot...
Long Island school janitor arrested for sending love notes to 7-year-old student
An elementary school janitor in Suffolk County was arrested Friday for passing love notes to a 7-year-old student, police said. The suspect, an 18-year-old whose name was not released, spoke...
Former Ukraine envoy meets with lawmakers over Giuliani involvement
The former US envoy to Ukraine told lawmakers during his closed-door testimony Thursday how Rudy Giuliani, President Trump’s personal attorney, pressed for a probe into the Ukrainian gas company that...
Number of kids with dangerously high lead levels falls 10% in NYC
The city's Health Department announced a 90% drop in the number of young kids with dangerously high levels of lead since 2005 and a 10% decline in the past year....
How a struggling Didi Gregorius is approaching playoffs
Didi Gregorius ended last year’s ALDS with a torn UCL that required surgery. He entered this one against the Twins mired in an ugly slump. Nevertheless, Yankees manager Aaron Boone...
How a tracking device owned by a jealous mobster shook the MTA
The Colombo crime family wasn't the only victim of the GPS tracking device that sparked Thursday's big mob takedown — it also shook up the New York City bus system....
What Jets are trying now to fix defensive woes
Not a lot went right for the Jets’ defense in the first three weeks, but the bye week was much better, defensive coordinator Gregg Williams said. Sure, you can joke...
Fantasy football: Players to start, sit for NFL Week 5
The Post’s Drew Loftis evaluates all the relevant fantasy football news for Week 5 of the NFL season. Big Weeks Andy Dalton QB, Bengals, vs. Cardinals (FanDuel $7,500/DraftKings $5,700) Arizona...
Doctors reveal Bernie Sanders had a heart attack
Doctors who treated Bernie Sanders revealed Friday that he suffered a heart attack earlier this week -- as the Vermont senator was released from a Las Vegas hospital, a report...
21-year-old oversleeps jury duty, goes to jail for 10 days
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — After the familiar nightmare about oversleeping and missing a final exam or a big job interview, waking up usually brings relief. But for 21-year-old Deandre Somerville...
'Uncut Gems' is the best movie of Adam Sandler's career
This year’s New York Film Festival kicked off with a clear-cut Oscar favorite, Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman,” and it continued Thursday night with another, more shocking contender: Adam Sandler. You're...
Bradley Whitford warming up to the idea of singing on 'Perfect Harmony'
Grammy-winning hitmaker Adam Anders has worked with artists including Miley Cyrus. His new challenge, as musical director and executive producer of NBC’s new musical drama series, “Perfect Harmony,” is getting...
Navigating the Melvin Gordon-Austin Ekeler conundrum
Any time an NFL player comes off a long layoff — be it for injury, suspension, holdout — there is an inherent worry about rust. Will he hit the ground...
Why fantasy owners should check out Bengals-Cardinals
When daily fantasy sports (DFS) first appeared on the scene, there was a distinct separation between those who played in the weekly NFL contests and those who were longtime seasonal...
Odell Beckham rips NFL system after getting fined for fighting
BEREA, Ohio — Odell Beckham Jr. would rather not fight. That doesn't mean he won't. Cleveland's star receiver was fined an undisclosed amount by the NFL for his heated skirmish...
Florida woman crashes car to 'save' kids from the devil after husband 'hexed' her: cops
A Florida woman, who accused her husband of placing a “hex” on her, was arrested Wednesday for attempted murder after police say she told her four young children to remove...
Feds set sentencing date for Nxivm leader Keith Raniere
Keith Raniere, 59, faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison — though could face a life sentence — for his June convictions on racketeering, sex trafficking and...
You have 1 year to get a Real ID or you can't fly: Here's how to do it
The sky's the limit — exclusively for those with the right ID. In 2005, Congress passed the Real ID Act, an effort to increase security post-9/11. In the name of...
Gennady Golovkin stunner looms if he's thinking about Canelo Alvarez
Matchroom boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has seen this movie before. A heavily favored fighter has a title bout in Madison Square Garden, but is repeatedly asked about a future opponent...
DoorDash data breach that affected 4.9M users draws class action suit
At least one of the DoorDash users who claims she is among the nearly 5 million people affected by a massive data theft wants to take a bite out of...
Google in talks to acquire TikTok rival Firework
Google is in talks to acquire Firework — a free smartphone app that lets users share short videos — as it seeks to make inroads into the social-mobile market that’s...
Colt McCoy now in middle of Redskins' Jay Gruden-Dwayne Haskins fiasco
The Redskins are already 0-4, and if things weren't already awkward between their head coach and mostly benched rookie quarterback, buckle up. After making an unsuccessful cameo in relief of...
FOMO for New York Comic Con 2019? You can still geek out
Sometimes it seems like you have to have superpowers to land the prime Saturday and Sunday tickets to the annual New York Comic Con. Once again, passes to this weekend’s...
Justin Verlander's gem gives Astros ALDS lead over Rays
HOUSTON — Asked what went wrong for his Tampa Bay Rays, manager Kevin Cash invented a word. "We got Verlandered," Cash said. Justin Verlander looked every bit the October ace,...
Hong Kong leader bans face masks amid violent protests
The law passed by Chief Executive Carrie Lam was meant to deter anti-government protests, which have rocked the city for months, making it illegal for people to wear masks at...
Elizabeth Holmes' lawyers say she hasn't paid them in a year
Lawyers for Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced founder of Theranos, are begging off defending her in a class-action fraud case, claiming that she hasn’t paid them for over a year. Lawyers...
'Harlem' star: Adam Clayton Powell 'walked a fine line' with mob
Godfather of Harlem | Sunday, 9 p.m., Epix Giancarlo Esposito spent part of his childhood growing up in Harlem, memories he drew upon when he was asked to play Adam...
The 'insane' spot Molly Yeh takes friends for vodka shots
It's been seven years since Molly Yeh moved from New York to a farm near Grand Forks, ND, where she lives with husband Nick and 7-month-old daughter Bernadette (Bernie, for...
Seeing God in a Dallas courtroom and other commentary
Religion beat: Seeing God in a Dallas Courtroom “The world saw God” at Amber Guyger’s sentencing hearing Wednesday, muses C.C. Pecknold at the Catholic Herald. Guyger, a former police officer,...
Apartment water main break leaves Brooklyn streets submerged
Two Brooklyn streets were flooded Friday afternoon when a water main broke at an apartment building, according to fire officials. Authorities arrived at the residential building on 953 Putnam Ave....
Son of Colombo crime capo loses $1M bail for blabbing daddy's name around town
The son of reputed Colombo crime family capo Joseph Amato Sr. was granted $1 million bail Friday morning after spending a night in jail as part of Thursday's 20-defendant mob...
Conor McGregor charged with assault after Dublin bar punch
Conor McGregor may get away with punches, but not when he's outside the cage. The MMA fighter has been charged with assault for punching a man in a Dublin bar...
New mom battles flesh-eating disease: 'It was eating at my insides'
Krista Parise created a life this summer — but she almost lost her own.
Body found dead on shoreline in Breezy Point
A body washed up on the beach in Breezy Point on Friday afternoon -- and cops are trying to determine whether it is one of the teens who went missing...
Apple to release smaller, cheaper iPhone in early 2020: report
Apple will release a lower-priced iPhone SE2 in the first quarter of 2020, one of the top analysts following the company reportedly said. Ming-Chi Kuo of TD International Securities said...
Deadly LAPD shootout after gun-wielding man taunts cops
The LAPD released bodycam video from the Aug. 19 fatal shooting of Carlos Torres Jr., after the 39-year-old pulled a concealed handgun on police. Watch the heart-pounding shootout that left...
Vikings' standoff with Stefon Diggs reaches awkward new level
The Giants may or may not luck out and miss Stefon Diggs on Sunday. But whether or not the Vikings wide receiver does play at MetLife Stadium, he'll do so...
Utah teen shot in the head by classmates named homecoming queen
A Utah teen who survived getting shot in the head by two of her classmates and being left for dead in a ditch was named her school’s homecoming queen. Deserae...
Man miraculously survives fall in front of Harlem subway train
A Manhattan straphanger fell into the path of an oncoming train Friday afternoon — and miraculously survived with minor injuries, cops and fire officials said. The unidentified victim was on...
This is perfect time to take Central Florida
The Post’s Howie Kussoy, aka The Pigskin Profit, takes a shot on Friday night’s college football game between the Central Florida Knights and Cincinnati Bearcats: UCF (-4) over CINCINNATI: Too...
Expert says Massachusetts vaping ban could accelerate epidemic
Massachusetts’ ban on all vaping devices last week could accelerate rather than curb a spate of vaping-related illnesses across the state, a local cannabis-testing expert warned. The temporary clampdown on...
Sleepy man busted for calling 911 to complain about Amber Alert
A 70-year-old Canadian man was so annoyed when an Amber Alert phone message disrupted his rest that he called 911 — and now he’s been arrested, according to a new...
Paris police knife attack investigated as possible act of terrorism
French prosecutors are now probing the fatal knife attack that killed three officers and an administrator outside Paris police headquarters this week as a potential act of terrorism. Disgruntled administrative...
Woman gave neighbor box of ‘sex toys’ — and a severed head
A woman whose neighbor asked her to store a box of “sex toys” later discovered a decapitated human head decomposing inside it. The shocked Spanish woman reportedly suffered a panic...
Report warns UK's butterflies, moths are in 'serious trouble'
Britain's native wildlife is dying out with butterflies and moths hit hard, a major study warns. Researchers say 41 percent of species have seen numbers fall by an average of...
Daring tourists can now lock themselves in plexiglass cages to see lions up close
The team at non-profit GG Conservation began offering the adventurous experience to raise money for their work caring for lions previously held in captivity.
Holocaust survivors reunite 75 years after being separated
He thought his buddy was dead all these years. During the Holocaust in 1944, best friends and cousins Morris Sana and Simon Mairowitz were separated. While Sana's brother was killed...
Disney stores to open in 25 Target locations across country
The Target locations that will have Disney outlets in them will be in states throughout the country, though none of the first wave will be in New York. The closest...
Mickey Callaway responds to Mets firing with 'disappointment,' hope
Mickey Callaway is disappointed, but not bitter. A day after he was fired as Mets manager following a seesaw season, Callaway released a statement Friday thanking the organization for the...
Cops say unhinged hubby is behind machete slay of Bronx wife
Cops have identified the 63-year-old man accused of killing his wife with a machete in The Bronx, authorities said Friday. Victor Mateo is suspected of running over his 58-year-old wife...
Why Yankees and Twins really aren't that even
Heading into their American League Divisional Series that begins Friday in The Bronx, the Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees look very similar on paper. Both made it past the...
'Piece of s--t:' Bruins announcer under fire for 'hockey karma' call
Stars defenseman Roman Polak went down on the ice in a heap Thursday night against the Boston Bruins after an awkward crash into the boards at the American Airlines Center...
Browns trying anything to free up Odell Beckham
Freddie Kitchens is trying to let Odell Beckham Jr. get free. The Browns coach made a plea for some help from the officials Thursday, pointing out how often Beckham gets...
Newark to distribute water filters instead of bottled water
NEWARK, NJ — New Jersey’s largest city is distributing less bottled water after tests showed city-issued filters are reducing lead levels. Starting next week, recreation centers in Newark will stop...
FBI director warns Facebook could become platform of 'child pornographers'
WASHINGTON - FBI Director Christopher Wray said Friday that Facebook’s proposal to encrypt its popular messaging program would turn the platform into a “dream come true for predators and child...
Boy severely burned as he's set ablaze in 'fire challenge' gone horribly wrong
A 12-year-old Michigan boy was severely burned when his friends set him ablaze as part of a so-called “fire challenge,” according to a report. The victim's mom, Tabatha Cleary of...
Cops eye 'personal relationships' in murder of female airman
A female airman stationed at a Wyoming military base was killed along with another person when a suicidal man opened fire on them, according to local police and a new...
Microsoft says Iran plotted cyber attack against US presidential campaign
A hacking group that is apparently linked to the Iranian government has carried out a cyber attack against a US presidential campaign -- as well as current and former American...
Mega rich Mark Zuckerberg on fellow billionaires: 'No one deserves to have that much money'
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg surprisingly found common ground this week with Sen. Bernie Sanders — who recently declared that billionaire shouldn't exist.
Dems looking to arrest Trump officials who ignore subpoenas, Tlaib says
Freshman Rep. Rashida Tlaib said Democratic lawmakers were trying to figure out how to arrest White House officials who ignore congressional subpoenas. Tlaib told constituents at her "Congress, Coffee, and...
NHL must step in to stop their shadiest owner
OTTAWA — It’s becoming an embarrassment, for the NHL and for this noble capital. The Senators are a laughingstock, a franchise that is rotting from the head down. Owner Eugene...
Deadly Legionnaires’ outbreak in North Carolina linked to hot tubs
An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in North Carolina that’s killed at least one person and sickened 124 others has been linked to a hot tub display at a state fair.
DOE fires school bus transportation chief after useless-GPS debacle
A Department of Education executive in charge of the city’s infamously erratic school bus system has been kicked to the curb. Alexandra Robinson’s ride with the DOE came to a...
Recent high school grad fatally shot while sleeping in Atlanta home
A recent high school grad was fatally shot as she slept inside her Atlanta home -- just hours before a scheduled job interview, police and relatives said. Jessica Daniels, 18,...
Creep chases and gropes woman strolling on Bronx street
A woman walking down a Bronx street was chased and groped by a stranger, according to police. The 40-year-old victim was strolling on the sidewalk around East 180th Street and...
Indonesian couple live in fear as parliament considers sex ban
After 13 years of happily unmarried life that has brought them three children, one middle-aged Indonesian couple is worried.
Subway pervert masturbates on Times Square train during rush hour
A man openly masturbated on a Times Square train during morning rush hour this week, police say. A 38-year-old woman told cops she was standing on the train as it moved...
BP CEO credited with saving company will retire next year
“Bob has dedicated his whole career to the service of this industry. He was appointed chief executive at probably the most challenging time in BP’s history,” said BP Chairman Helge...
Ex-Adidas consultant Merl Code gets 3 months for NCAA scandal
A former Adidas consultant was sentenced to three months behind bars Friday for his role in the NCAA bribery scandal — after his lawyer railed that the government's protracted investigation...
Wealth management CEO, wife killed in car crash
A Chicago CEO and his wife were killed when a boozed-up wrong-way driver struck the taxi they were riding in, according to reports. Judson Bergman, 62, who was at the...
The surprising thing employees value most about a workplace
Flexible hours and opportunities for growth may be valued in the job market, but as one study shows, they aren't the secret for successful workplaces, one study reveals.
Justin Bieber and Dan + Shay release new '10,000 Hours' song and video
Justin Bieber dropped a music video Friday for his just-released Dan + Shay collaboration, “10,000 Hours,” and it features a special guest: his new bride, Hailey Bieber. The track's clip...
Trump wants Poland added to State Department's visa-free travel program
President Trump on Friday announced that his administration will nominate Poland for the State Department’s Visa Waiver Program — which means Americans and Polish citizens could travel to one another's...
David Fizdale is planting the early seeds for advanced Knicks offense
It won’t be as difficult as the triangle, but Knicks coach David Fizdale said his 2019-20 offense will be more complex. He's ready to dig deeper. The thicker playbook will...
Disney bans Netflix ads amid streaming platform battle
The streaming wars are getting Grumpy. Disney is banning ads from Netflix across all its platforms except ESPN, as it prepares to launch a rival streaming service, Disney+, next month,...
Clergy accused of child sexual abuse still working with kids unsupervised
Nearly 1,700 priests and other clergy members that the Roman Catholic Church considers credibly accused of child sexual abuse are living under the radar with little to no oversight from...
Facebook urged to create backdoor for encryption to fight child abuse, terrorism
The United States, the United Kingdom and Australia have called on Facebook to not go ahead with end-to-end encryption across its messaging services unless law enforcement officials have backdoor access,...
City council signs letter opposing school oversight plan
A majority of the City Council opposes a state Education Department bid to boost their control over private and religious schools, The Post has learned. The state's proposal would tighten...
Man shot dead outside Turkish restaurant in Bedford-Stuyvesant
A man was shot dead outside a Turkish restaurant in Bedford-Stuyvesant, police say. The 23-year-old victim, Davon Williams, was outside Bunny Bed Stuy near 449 Nostrand Ave. in Brooklyn around...
De Blasio addresses elephant in the room
Hizzoner expressed sympathy with the animal-rights activists who want to move the pachyderm out of isolation at the Bronx Zoo and into an elephant sanctuary.
Saquon Barkley's miracle return on hold
Saquon Barkley is making progress, just not enough of it to play on Sunday. The Giants’ star running back, who less than two weeks ago suffered a high ankle sprain...
Boris Johnson will seek Brexit extension if no deal reached by Oct. 19
It’s a step the prime minister is required to take under a new law recently passed by opposition politicians, the BBC reported, citing a government filing to a Scottish court.
Chrissy Teigen's new tattoo slammed for 'strong Holocaust vibes'
Chrissy Teigen debuted a new tattoo on Instagram Thursday evening, featuring a series of small numbers along the inside of her forearm. The 33-year-old former model's post contains a slideshow...
‘The Hunger Games’ prequel title and book cover announced
“The Hunger Games” prequel has a title and a book cover. Suzanne Collins’ “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is due out May 19. Scholastic announced the title Friday along...
Walmart cashier choked by crazed customer
Watch the terrifying moment a Walmart cashier is violently attacked by an unhinged customer in Stuart, Florida. According to police, Peter McGuaghran of Delaware was checking out when all of...
Hedge fund Darsana slashes Juul's valuation by over a third
Hedge fund Darsana Capital Partners has cut the value of its investment in Juul Labs by more than a third, a report Friday said. The write-down values the San Francisco-based...
New Queens library cost $41M — but isn't fully accessible to people with disabilities
A state-of-the-art new Queens library that took $41 million to build over more than a decade isn’t fully accessible to people with disabilities — and bookworms are outraged. The Hunters...
How liberal Catholics are promoting division in the church
Pope Francis turned heads last month when he declared, “I am not afraid of schisms.” He also said, “I pray this won’t happen.” The pontiff was responding to claims about...
It's championship or bust for Aaron Judge
The most beloved player in pinstripes understands what it means to be a Yankee. The reality becomes clearer to Aaron Judge each year, with the team now 10 years removed...
Disgraced sports manager gets another year in prison for NCAA scandal
A disgraced sports manager sobbed in federal court in Manhattan on Thursday as he was sentenced to a year and a day behind bars in the NCAA scandal — remorsefully...
Apple raises iPhone 11 production by about 10 percent
Apple Inc. has asked suppliers to increase production of its iPhone 11 models by up to 8 million units, or about 10 percent, Japanese news service Nikkei Asian Review reported...
FBI hunting down laser loon who's blinding pilots approaching JFK
The feds are seeking tips from the public to shed light on who has been pointing a blue laser at flights landing at JFK Airport – and harming some pilots’...
6 cloud backup and storage deals to help keep your data safe
We all like to joke about the elusive cloud, but when it comes down to it, we depend on it a great deal. Imagine if a new software update just...
Trump talks up economy in wake of record unemployment numbers
President Trump on Friday celebrated new unemployment numbers — the lowest in the US since 1969 — and called the American economy since he took office “a miracle.” “Just came...
Finland agrees to return Native American remains to tribes
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The ancestral remains of Native American tribes that once called the cliffs of Mesa Verde National Park home will be repatriated as part of an agreement between...
Thousands bid farewell to slain NYPD hero cop Brian Mulkeen
Top cop James O’Neill broke down Friday as he remembered “extraordinary” Finest Brian Mulkeen at the hero’s hometown funeral — where mourners included the officers who accidentally killed him. Mulkeen,...
Twins stud rookie a surprising add for Yankees series
An already dangerous Twins lineup just received an unexpected boost. Stud rookie second baseman Luis Arraez was included on the 25-man roster heading into Friday's ALDS against the Yankees, just...
How early is too early to put up holiday decorations?
When exactly is it appropriate to begin embracing the festive spirit? Forty-three percent of Americans think it’s suitable to put up holiday decorations before Nov. 1, according to new research.
‘Monty Python's Flying Circus’ turns 50 in style
"Monty Python's Flying Circus" silly-walked onto British television 50 years ago. Now the surreal sketch comedy show — starring John Cleese, Terry Gilliam and more — is getting a high-def...
Trump to issue Pelosi an ultimatum on impeachment vote
President Trump on Friday gave an ultimatum to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi — demanding she hold a vote on impeachment and threatening to withhold White House documents and cooperation until...
Stanford covered up 'homophobia' to kick me off team: swimmer
A four-time All-American swimmer at Stanford University says he was "kicked off" the team because he’s gay. Abrahm DeVine posted on Instagram Sunday about the alleged discrimination he’s endured as...
Supreme Court to hear Louisiana case that could restrict abortion access in the state
The US Supreme Court on Friday agreed to consider the legality of a Republican-backed Louisiana law that imposes restrictions on abortion doctors -- and could ultimately obstruct access to the...
Brother of shooting victim reveals why he hugged killer cop in court
The brother of the black man murdered by white Dallas cop Amber Guyger says he hugged her at her sentencing Thursday because she "still deserves love." Brandt Jean made headlines...
NASA's first all-electric experimental X-plane ready for testing
The plane, known as the X-57 Maxwell, was delivered to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in California.
Florida woman busted with two dozen homemade pipe bombs 'to hurt people'
A Florida woman built two dozen pipe bombs, packed with nails and pellets, and had amassed an "astonishing" amount of weapons — all with the "intention of hurting people," authorities...
Mississippi city passes law to limit noise outside abortion clinic
JACKSON, Miss. — Noisy conflict is common outside Mississippi’s only abortion clinic, with protesters sometimes using bullhorns to amplify their voices and the clinic itself blaring music to keep patients...
This astronaut will be watching the World Cup from space
Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano will be watching Friday’s Pool B match from the International Space Station as it orbits some 250 miles above the earth.
Bushwick woman wakes up to find stranger groping her
A Bushwick woman woke up in the middle of the night to a find a stranger inappropriately touching her, according to police. The unidentified man had climbed through the woman's...
Discovery of ancient tools in Sri Lanka sheds light on evolution
Tiny stone tools -- known as microliths -- discovered in a Sri Lankan cave have been vital in examining how hunter-gatherers adapted in prehistoric times.
Cops looking for sketchy character who tried to lure girl into car
A creepy elderly lady tried to lure a 14-year-old girl into her car on Long Island, police say. The teen was walking on Baker Hill Road near Chadwick Road in...
Russian journalist arrested in Iran accused of spying for Israel
A Russian journalist has been arrested in Iran for allegedly spying on the Islamic Republic on behalf of Israel, according to reports. Yulia Yuzik, 38, was first declared missing by...
Yankees make two intriguing ALDS roster decisions
Edwin Encarnacion said he could play first base if asked, but when the Yankees announced their ALDS roster on Friday, there were three first basemen on it. Despite Luke Voit’s...
South Africa seizes large illegal shipment of lion bones
An environment ministry statement says the bones were found wrapped in tin foil inside a dozen wooden crates.
2 hospitalized after 11 injured when Emirates flight hits severe turbulence
Flight EK 450 was traveling to Auckland on Tuesday afternoon when the plane hit sudden turbulence in the high skies above Singapore.
Blackhawks vs. Flyers prediction: Take the first-period Over
The NHL is back, and with it is our obsession with 1st Period Over/Unders. Hopefully you were among the readers who jumped on the gravy train last winter and spring...
Ice cream stall introduces guinea pig flavor -- and it's a hit
The offbeat offering inspires disbelief and laughter among first-time customers. Even so, the stall's owner says demand is growing.
Sam Darnold isn't rescuing the Jets just yet
Sam Darnold may think he’s ready to return, but the doctors do not. So the Jets will be without their starting quarterback for the third straight game. Adam Gase said...
Origin of Black Death plague which ravaged Europe traced to Russia
The Black Death, which killed some 60 percent of Europe's population in the 14th century, advanced quickly throughout the continent.
Buck Showalter makes hesitant pitch for Mets manager job
Buck Showalter is willing to have his hat in the ring, but he's not running to Queens to throw it in there. The former Yankees, Diamondbacks, Rangers and Orioles manager...
Kristaps Porzingis' slick response to RJ Barrett challenge
RJ Barrett chose Kristaps Porzingis as the opponent he would most like to dunk on. The former Knick didn't completely dunk on the prized rookie in response, but let him...
Bronx Zoo lion lady posts unhinged rap video as cops hunt for her
The crazy cat lady who hopped into a lion’s den at the Bronx Zoo is now leading cops on a wild goose chase. Police on Friday were hunting for Myah...
Twin births are on the decline: Why that's a good thing
We're not seeing double as much.
Tiny sea turtle found dead with over 100 pieces of plastic in its gut
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton posted a picture on Facebook of the deceased turtle alongside hundreds of pieces of plastic that became lodged in its intestinal tract.
UK campaigner alleges party 'abuse' in pre-written tweets posted after her suicide
A suicidal campaigner for the UK’s Conservative Party tweeted a string of sexual assault allegations against fellow members, and timed them to be released after her death -- just as...
What's going on with this woman's braids?
Twitter is dubbing this hairdo "the d - - khead." A tweeted image of an intricate braided hairstyle has gone viral after being posted by a Brit blogger who might just have a...
Why MLB playoffs underdogs could be a bettor's best friend
Welcome to October. Football is in full swing, hockey is back and the return of pro and college basketball is right around the corner. It’s about to become the busy...
The McRib is coming back to McDonald's for a limited time
They have a 'McFinder' to help you find one near you.
Brain-controlled exoskeleton lets paralyzed man walk again
A man paralyzed from the shoulders down has been able to walk using a pioneering four-limb robotic system that is commanded and controlled by signals from his brain.
Yankees-Twins matchups: The edges that will decide the series
The Yankees will face the Twins in the postseason for the sixth time — and second time in three years. In all five previous matchups, the Yankees came out on...
Paul Walker's iconic car collection will hit auction block next year
“Fast and the Furious” fans have a chance to own a vehicle from Paul Walker’s personal collection -- years after the actor and car enthusiast’s passing. A total of 21...
Frat's all, folks! Ohio University nixes all fraternities amid new hazing claims
All fraternities at Ohio University have been indefinitely suspended following accusations of widespread hazing, university officials announced. The immediate suspension of the 15 fraternities at the 23,000-student public research university...
Hong Kong leader bans masks in hardening stance on protests
HONG KONG — Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam banned protesters from wearing masks in a hardening of the government’s stance on the territory’s most disruptive crisis since it reverted to...
Justin Verlander will be difference in Astros-Rays battle
Front-row seats to a World Series game at Yankee Stadium, should they make it, will run you $2,006. Front-row seats for Michelle Obama’s “Moderated Conversation” at Prudential Center will run...
How Fox chose the duo to take them into next phase of WWE coverage
Renee Young and Booker T just seemed right to Fox. The duo stood out as the network auditioned hosts for its new “WWE Backstage” studio show Tuesdays on FS1, starting...
Banksy painting of chimps in British Parliament sells for record price
Pandemonium befitting the British Parliament erupted at Sotheby’s in London when a Banksy painting depicting primates sitting in a Commons chamber fetched more than $12 million, according to reports. After...
Braves turn on Ronald Acuña over costly lack of hustle
ATLANTA — In a one-run playoff loss, Ronald Acuña Jr.’s lack of hustle was the obvious mistake the Atlanta Braves couldn’t afford. Acuña failed to run out a long flyball...
Judge 'overstepped' by giving killer cop a Bible: group
The judge who hugged Dallas police officer Amber Guyger and gave her a Bible after sentencing her for killing her unarmed black neighbor acted inappropriately and unconstitutionally, an atheist group...
Seahawks vs. Rams fantasy football takeaways: Russell Wilson, Brandin Cooks
The Seattle Seahawks eked out a 30-29 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the best Thursday Night football game this season. Both teams came into this NFC West showdown...
US unemployment rate falls to five-decade low of 3.5%
Joblessness across the US hit a 50-year low last month, easing fears about a possible recession amid President Trump’s trade war with China. Employment growth, however, wasn’t quite as robust...
James Paxton solving postseason experience problem even before taking mound
If you didn’t already find James Paxton accessible and likable, perhaps this will help: He finds baseball just as unwatchable as you do. OK, that’s a purposely malicious misinterpretation of...
National Taco Day 2019: Specials, deals and free tacos
Here’s something to taco ‘bout. It’s National Taco Day, and aside from being yet another food “holiday” and excuse to overuse the taco emoji, there are actually freebies, deals and...
Long Island man finds stranger sleeping in his bathroom
A Long Island man returned home to find an unwanted guest: a stranger wrapped in a shower curtain snoozing on his bathroom floor, according to police. The uninvited slumber-party visitor...
Kim Kardashian pushes for clemency for 'Making a Murderer' subject
A Wisconsin inmate who appears in the Netflix docu-series “Making a Murderer” is getting help from Kim Kardashian West in his desperate plea for clemency. Brendan Dassey — who appeared...
Ukraine's top prosecutor unaware of evidence against Hunter Biden
Ukraine’s new chief prosecutor said Friday he was unaware of any evidence of wrongdoing by former Vice President Joe Biden’s son -- and that his office will conduct an “audit”...
Five dead in Ukraine after chartered plane crashes
KIEV, Ukraine — Ukrainian authorities say a chartered plane has crashed near the western city of Lviv, killing five people and injuring three, after apparently running out of fuel. Ukrainian...
Transgender officer sues Georgia county for denying insurance coverage
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — A federal lawsuit accuses a Georgia county of discriminating against a transgender sheriff’s sergeant by not having gender dysphoria treatment covered by its insurance. The Telegraph...
UK teen who fabricated Cyprus gang rape now suffers from PTSD, lawyers say
The trial of a British teen accused of fabricating rape claims against a group of Israeli youths began this week in Cyprus, where she broke down in tears in court...
Cop delivers baby in the backseat after stopping speeding car
"Congratulations, you got a little girl," a police officer in Naples, Florida, said after helping to deliver a baby during a traffic stop. Deputy Robert Pounds pulled over the speeding...
How Post experts see Yankees-Twins series playing out
Our Post experts predict the winner of the MLB playoff ALDS series between the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins that begins on Friday night in the Bronx: Ken Davidoff:...
How Giancarlo Stanton got through grueling rehab days
Giancarlo Stanton slogged through eight losing seasons in Miami, through 1,144 regular-season games before appearing in the playoffs. So, for however frustrating it was for the former MVP to miss...
Knicks great returns to drop some knowledge on RJ Barrett
Knicks coach David Fizdale is hoping Bernard King turns into the team’s lottery-pick whisperer. Last season, the Hall-of-Fame scoring forward was assigned as rookie Kevin Knox’s mentor and they got...
The role Edwin Encarnacion likely will have in Game 1
Aaron Boone didn’t make public what the Yankees’ roster for Game 1 will look like, but it likely will include Edwin Encarnacion as the designated hitter. Following a workout Wednesday...
What Aaron Judge first thought after September injury scare
When Aaron Judge dove for a ball and landed on his right shoulder on Sept. 18, the possibility that the Yankees right fielder wouldn’t be available for the ALDS was...
Henrik Lundqvist reaches all sorts of milestones in opener
Another season begins, and more milestones start coming for Henrik Lundqvist. The 37-year-old netminder started his 14th straight regular-season opener for the Rangers during their 6-4 win over the Jets...
Numbers show how effective Yankees replacements were
Despite being battered by injuries, the Yankees rolled to an AL East title. Their lineup for most of the season didn’t come close to resembling the one at full strength,...
Yankees bullpen couldn't be more rested
Aroldis Chapman appeared in just five games in September and threw just 4 ¹/₃ innings. It was by far his lightest workload for any month this season. Adam Ottavino, Zack...
Inside look at players who have been with Yankees and Twins
A look at the connections between the Yankees and Twins franchises: Michael Pineda: The starting pitcher’s Yankees tenure was cut short by Tommy John surgery in 2017, but he signed...
Tyler Glasnow will be bringing the heat to Astros
HOUSTON — If you are looking for heat, you’ve come to the right place with Tyler Glasnow on the mound Friday for the Rays versus Astros ace Justin Verlander at...
Twins talking 'clean slate' — not bad history vs. Yankees
The Twins are aware of the history, if only because it keeps getting brought up to them. They can sense the fans back home in Minnesota are worried about their...
House Dems release trove of texts, emails related to Trump-Ukraine probe
The top US diplomat in Ukraine complained in a Sept. 9 text, "I think it's crazy to withhold security assistance for help with a political campaign," according to a trove...
Yankees fans would love this playoff history to repeat itself
The Twins and their fans would like to forget about the postseason history between these teams, with the Yankees winning 13 of the 15 games. Here’s a look back at...
NBA analyst talks LeBron-AD chemistry and other intrigue
SiriusXM NBA analyst Tim Legler talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about a refreshing NBA offseason, Steph Curry’s greatness and one stumbling block for the LeBron James and Anthony Davis...
What Yankees fans should know about these Twins
Here are five things Yankees fans should know about the Twins before Friday's Game 1 of the ALDS at the Stadium: 1. Randy Dobnak is lucky the Twins clinched the...
Breaking down how Yankees fared vs. Twins in regular season
The Yankees won the regular-season series against the Twins, 4-2, but it didn’t go without a lack of drama. A look back at how the action unfolded: When the teams...
Dog reunited with Massachusetts woman one year after gas explosions
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — A dog that disappeared after the chaos of the natural gas explosions and fires in Massachusetts a year ago is back in the arms of its...
Jets must follow doctors' advice on Darnold — and no one else's
There’s been a curious movement afoot of late from some armchair analysts that the Jets should rest Sam Darnold, regardless of what the doctors say about his enlarged spleen resulting...
White House whistleblower is a registered Democrat: report
The whistleblower who filed the complaint alleging President Trump improperly pressured Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden is a registered Democrat, a report said Thursday. The party registration is the reason...
Giants' approach against bickering Vikings: Won't 'chase ghosts'
You never know how these things work out. The true character of a team normally reveals itself during a time of adversity. That’s what the Vikings face Sunday when they...
Alleged ringleader in $400K GoFundMe scam now facing federal charges
CAMDEN, N.J. — A man already charged in state court with scamming donors out of more than $400,000 with a fake feel-good story about a homeless veteran is facing federal...
Kaapo Kakko already drawing rave reviews from Rangers
There was Mika Zibanejad, captain without the letter, marveling at the cool and composure of Kaapo Kakko, the 18-year-old Finn who’d just finished his first NHL game. “It looks to...
Bob Costas' strategy for calling ALDS Game 1
Bob Costas repeats the call verbatim 20 years later, even if he doesn’t realize it. “The New York Yankees: world champions, team of the decade, most successful franchise of the...
Dodgers make it look easy
LOS ANGELES — Walker Buehler allowed one hit over six spotless innings, Max Muncy drove in three runs and the Dodgers capitalized on mistakes to beat the Nationals 6-0 in...
Russell Wilson throws four TDs as Seahawks nip Rams
SEATTLE — For all the other times when Seattle’s Russell Wilson was the best player on the field and made highlight plays, this was different. It could have been the...
Connecticut reports first death from vaping-related illness
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut health officials are reporting the state’s first death associated with lung injuries related to vaping. The state Department of Public Health said Thursday that the patient...
80-year-old kills 1 in Washington state senior home shooting
An 80-year-old gunman opened fire at a senior citizens' home in Washington State on Thursday afternoon, killing one person and injuring two others, a report said. The suspect, identified by...
Justin Verlander taking Tom Brady-like approach to career
HOUSTON — Get past the slugging Twins and this is what is waiting for the Yankees — Justin Verlander at the top of his pitching game. Verlander will open Game...