December 13, 2019
Patrick Reed hatred spills over into caddie-fan altercation
MELBOURNE, Australia — Captain America is not having a good week at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club. Not only has Patrick Reed lost all three matches in which he has...
See it: Shopping cart bursts into flames on NYC subway platform
Well that clears that up -- a burning shopping cart on a Manhattan subway platform exploded because it was full of aerosol cans, transit officials "explained" on Friday. Footage of...
Nets are going to miss Iman Shumpert
Iman Shumpert did everything the Nets asked of him. When the eight-year veteran signed in mid-November, the team had just lost Kyrie Irving (shoulder impingement) and Caris LeVert (thumb surgery)...
Tiger Woods doesn't know what to do with himself
MELBOURNE, Australia — Tiger Woods the golfer second-guessed Tiger Woods the captain. Ultimately, it was Tiger Woods the captain that made the decision to leave Tiger Woods the golfer on...
Rangers defenseman a game-time decision vs. Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Marc Staal had emergency surgery on his right ankle on Nov. 9, returned on Dec. 6, and in his fourth game back, Thursday night at the Sharks,...
NBC workers join NewsGuild of New York union
The editorial employees at NBC News digital voted overwhelmingly to unionize with the NewsGuild of New York, which will now represent about 150 employees at nbcnews.com, today.com and msnbc.com. The...
Terence Crawford isn't focused on 'talk' of blockbuster future
The fight the boxing world has been waiting to see — Terence “Bud” Crawford versus Errol Spence Jr., a modern-day Sugar Ray Leonard versus Thomas Hearns — is on hold...
Tessa Majors' family, friends remember life of 'delightful young lady'
Barely three months in New York, Tessa Majors already seemed at home. The Charlottesville, Va., teen had made friends among her fellow freshmen at Barnard College. She was singing and...
How Chase Young is handling his Giants hype, NFL tanking talk
The Giants and their fans can only hope this is their future — the rare defensive player to be a Heisman Trophy finalist, a hulking 6-foot-5, 265-pound monster with blonde...
Jets have long ways to go before 'next year' is here
It was a sobering and humbling three hours for the Jets on Thursday night in Baltimore. To make matters worse, it played out in front of a national television audience,...
NYC dognapper swipes cream-colored poodle named 'Teddy'
A dognapper swiped a small poodle from an unlocked car in Lower Manhattan earlier this month — turning his owner's world upside down with worry. The pooch-napper, who is being...
New details emerge in stabbing of Barnard College student
Two middle-schoolers, ages 13 and 14, were busted in the fatal stabbing of Barnard College freshman Tessa Majors during a robbery-gone-wrong in Morningside Park, law enforcement sources told The Post...
Michael Wacha's Mets goal is getting complicated
When Michael Wacha agreed to terms with the Mets on Wednesday, there was a clear open spot in the starting rotation. One day later, however, the Mets added Rick Porcello...
'Against all common sense': one judge's slap at New York's new no-bail law
"The law is stupid, but I have to follow it”: So said Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Maxwell Wiley moments before releasing without bail suspects charged with burglary and robbery. A...
Watch: NYPD releases body-cam footage in death of officer Brian Mulkeen
New police body camera video shows the final moments of slain NYPD officer Brian Mulkeen — and indicates that cops only opened fire after another cop at the chaotic scene...
Why Boris Johnson's huge win has big echoes for America
Boris Johnson just led Britain’s Conservative Party to a huge victory — defeating two competing philosophies. The obvious big loser was the dinosaur leftism of Jeremy Corbyn, who’ll step down...
Gerrit Cole's Yankees vetting started with ex-catcher
Chris Stewart texted his ex-teammate and fellow Southern California native Gerrit Cole when news broke that the right-hander had agreed to a record-breaking, $324 million deal to join the Yankees....
'Obstruction of Congress' is an utterly ridiculous impeachment charge
If one accepts the Democrats’ tendentious narrative of what transpired on the now-infamous July 25 phone call between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, their “abuse of power” impeachment...
The big worry with Boris Johnson is how much he likes to be liked
First the good news about the spectacular victory won by Boris Johnson’s Conservatives in this week’s UK general election: Brexit can finally be delivered after three years of parliamentary deadlock,...
Fan at heart of Janoris Jenkins saga never wanted any of this
One frustrated Giants fan — there are thousands more out there after the team has tied a franchise record with nine straight losses — wanted to hear less about statistics...
The surprises so far in the 2020 Democratic race
Some recent news stories verge on the bizarre: the House Democrats’ futile fuss over impeachment, Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s acceptance of President Trump’s US-Canada-Mexico trade treaty. But they’re not as bizarre,...
Bank mistakenly deposits $37M into Texas woman’s account
DALLAS — A clerical error by her bank made a North Texas woman a millionaire for a day. KTVT-TV reports that when Dallas resident Ruth Balloon checked her bank account...
Hard-leftism loses in the UK and other commentary
UK lessons: Hard-Leftism Loses The British election was “a test of a widely articulated political theory that has important implications for American politics,” notes New York magazine’s Jonathan Chait. Labour...
Mika Zibanejad already thinking about his next Rangers move
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mika Zibanejad is an introspective person. The Rangers’ 26-year-old center thinks a lot about how he’s playing, a lot about what he brings to the team, a...
Mike Miller's mission gives Dennis Smith new Knicks life
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Knicks’ point-guard trilogy will continue, says interim coach Mike Miller. Though the Knicks posted their first victory in three weeks Wednesday in San Francisco against the...
JPMorgan Chase CEO denounces 'racism and hate in any form' in memo to staff
JPMorgan Chase & Co Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon told employees that he’s “disgusted by racism and hate in any form” after a New York Times report detailed instances of...
Health care advocates demand answers about Mount Sinai Beth Israel relocation plan
Health care advocates demanded answers about the planned closure and relocation of Mount Sinai Beth Israel's emergency room in downtown Manhattan, following a Post exposé that revealed “war zone”-like conditions...
Eli Manning is getting what he deserves
The last goodbye. Eli Manning will get the start Sunday against the Dolphins at MetLife Stadium, his first start there in three months. It will be the 234th start of...
Wilson Chandler's Nets worth will be tested quickly
The Nets made room for Wilson Chandler and now he’ll have to prove he’s worth the space. Iman Shumpert, after a short but impactful tenure with the Nets, was waived...
Vanna White shares update on Alex Trebek’s health
There's promising news about famed "Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek. Vanna White, the longtime "Wheel of Fortune" fixture who's now its temporary host, said Tuesday she had spoken with Trebek recently...
Teacher pushed out of city school for reporting kids with guns: suit
A Manhattan teacher claims that she was let go from a city school because she tried to blow the whistle on guns being brought in by students, according to a...
Heartbreaking video of Tessa Majors performing emerges
Friends and bandmates of murdered Barnard college student Tessa Major took to social media to honor the young woman Friday, sharing heart-wrenching videos and photos of the teen performing in...
Lawyers accuse NYC of withholding evidence in lawsuit over racist arrest quotas
Lawyers for an NYPD sergeant suing over allegedly racist arrest quotas claim city lawyers are doing all they can to stonewall his discrimination lawsuit -- including withholding evidence and trying...
Finally, a reason to like Baker Mayfield
It is pretty safe to say Baker Mayfield doesn’t have as broad a fan base as he did this time last season — when he was pulling the Browns out...
Have a sweet Christmas with these 14 holiday treats in NYC
The holidays are back again to remind us that it’s OK — nay, encouraged! — to love cookies, cakes and confections in this keto-diet-crazy world. And when it comes to...
Man recounts knifepoint mugging at park where Barnard student killed
Just three months before Barnard College freshman Tessa Majors was murdered in Morningside Park, a Columbia University student was mugged at knifepoint by a trio of youths in the exact...
Camilla Parker Bowles's son shares his Christmas cheer
It’s hard to imagine the wife of the future king of Great Britain wrestling a turkey, but her son swears he saw her do it. Tom Parker Bowles revels in...
Law to give illegal immigrants driver's licenses takes effect Saturday
A federal judge threw out a lawsuit Friday seeking to block a new law that will allow illegal immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses in New York. US District Judge Gary...
Florida man sentenced to 20 years after bringing condoms, pink dress to child-sex sting
A Florida man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison on Thursday for attempting to entice a child for sex, according to the Department of Justice. Frederick M Pohl,...
Tenants at two dilapidated NYCHA complexes sue over living conditions
Tenants at two notoriously dilapidated Upper East Side developments slapped the city’s scandal-rocked Housing Authority with lawsuits on Friday demanding better living conditions. Residents of the Stanley M. Isaacs Houses...
What the Dickens? Scrooge has #MeToo moment in FX's 'A Christmas Carol'
What did Charles Dickens ever do to Steven Knight? Knight, the force behind Yorkshire crime drama “Peaky Blinders” and the nonsensical Tom Hardy Victorian stew called “Taboo,” has gotten his...
Funding remains unclear for city's new homeless housing plan
Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City Council agreed to offer the nation's most generous housing program for the homeless Friday by setting aside 15% of publicly-funded developments for shelter...
Jerry Jones has praise for two potential Jason Garrett replacements
Jerry Jones has to watch who he compliments these days. Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley and Baylor coach Matt Rhule are among the potential coaching candidates to replace Jason Garrett should...
Cracker Barrel waitress gets $1,200 tip as Christmas gift from strangers
Christmas arrived early for a 53-year-old Cracker Barrel waitress, who received an unexpected gift from the group of 12 strangers she served. Janet Ballard, who’s worked at the Dublin, Georgia,...
Inside Rise of the Resistance, Disney World's new Star Wars ride
It's an experiential, immersive ride -- that’s a full 18 minutes long -- at Galaxy's Edge in Disney World.
Where Giants, Janoris Jenkins could turn after ugly breakup
Janoris Jenkins talked his way off the Giants and maybe into a playoff race. The Giants cut Jenkins after he called a fan a “retard” on Twitter, and he then...
Supreme Court to hear Trump's appeals on bank records, tax returns
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear President Trump's appeals in three separate cases as he attempts to block the release of personal and corporate financial records, including his tax...
Suspect in fatal stabbing of Barnard student held without bail
Slain Barnard College student Tessa Majors' accused teen attacker said an accomplice slashed the Barnard College student so viciously that the young teen saw "feathers come out of her jacket,''...
Retailers open and trade NYC stores despite tough conditions
Along Fifth Avenue, for instance, few deals were made north of 49th Street and several major stores — like those once home to Henri Bendel and Ralph Lauren — are...
Mets get Yoenis Cespedes contract break after injury investigation
The Mets have successfully hog-tied Yoenis Cespedes’ earnings and provided themselves with payroll flexibility thanks to the ranch accident heard ’round the baseball world. On Friday, the Mets announced they...
Manhattan DA's office names 61 cops with 'credibility problems'
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office on Friday released their list of cops whose questionable credibility could taint court cases. The official 61-officer list does not include ranks or assignments, but...
Some NYC offices lure leases quickly while others linger empty
Over 26 million square feet have been leased in 2019 — with more expected to be wrapped by the end of the year. Just last week, the law firm Akerman...
Didi Gregorious says his Yankees goodbye
Didi Gregorius parted with the Yankees upon agreeing to a one-year, $14 million deal with the Phillies on Tuesday. On Friday, the shortstop went to Twitter to say goodbye after...
US bankers reap a pittance from Aramco $64 billion IPO
Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company launched the biggest IPO in history this week — and American banks like JPMorgan are getting what amounts to pocket change. Saudi Aramco raised more...
The best gifts to buy people who love travel and adventure
Fete winter in style with the perfect presents for loved ones who adore wintry excursions, gifts that give back, tech toys for frequent flyers and kid-friendly gems from smart museum...
Office buildings cater to small tenants that outgrow co-working spaces
While jumbo leases by companies like Amazon and Facebook get all the attention, smaller tenants make up the majority of city businesses. They also sign the most leases each year.
Private equity stunned to be dragged into battle between Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun
Billionaire investors like George Soros are getting dragged into the vicious battle between pop star Taylor Swift and manager-to-the-stars Scooter Braun, who recently bought the rights to her old music....
Spot Dessert Bar to expand in New York and overseas
The "dessert tapas" restaurant at 13 St. Marks Place is eyeing new locations in downtown Manhattan, Harlem, Hoboken and Brooklyn -- as well as Thailand.
Online brands score surprising success with brick-and-mortar shops
Fabletics, Rothy's and Persol are among the brands who have gone from clicks to bricks.
New York getting a specialized gambling show
The future of sports TV is expected to involve a lot of gambling. ESPN has already added a daily betting show. FanDuel has its own cable program. And Barstool Sports...
Location revealed for NYC's Mother Cabrini statue
The statue of the patron saint of immigrants will be located directly behind the Jewish Museum in the Battery's South Cove, providing the monument with sweeping views of the Statue...
Oregon school closes after 'flu-like symptoms' sicken nearly half of staff
Nearly half of the staff at an Oregon school called out sick this week, forcing the school to close for two days. Oak Grove Academy in Gales Creek was closed...
Attorney has been missing for a week after night out in Atlanta
A 30-year-old attorney who vanished a week ago in Atlanta was still missing Friday -- and loved ones were searching for answers, according to new reports. Demetrice Allen -- who...
Why Scarlett Johansson and Emma Stone fell for the men of ‘SNL’
There have been so many romantic couplings between Hollywood bombshells and the funny men of “SNL,” it’s beginning to look more like a matchmaking service than a late-night show.
Michael Kay mourns death of uncle Danny Aiello
ESPN Radio and Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay is mourning the death of his uncle, Danny Aiello, the Academy Award nominated actor, who died Thursday at the age of 86. Aiello,...
This 48-year-old model has tapped the fountain of youth — and you can too
Victoria Featherstone Pearce is accustomed to people mistaking her for someone half her age. The 48-year-old UK model went vegan 15 years ago — and claims she's never felt hotter....
The college bowl games you should not wait to bet on
Bowl season doesn’t begin for more than a week, but action has been underway for days. With so much time left until the kickoffs, the most attractive lines may never...
50 Cent and Russell Simmons bash Oprah over #MeToo documentary
The media mogul's forthcoming #MeToo documentary is already sparking controversy.
Hunter Biden’s new wife expecting his fifth child
Hunter Biden's new wife is expecting a child, his fifth, a new report said Friday. Melissa Cohen Biden, 32 -- who is in her second trimester -- showed off her...
Meet a real-life jeweler who's in Adam Sandler's 'Uncut Gems'
This is the story of a real uncut gem. The Diamond District of New York City is known as a maze of jewelers, retailers, stonecutters, sellers, appraisers and a few...
Second suspect busted in grisly fatal stabbing of Barnard student
The development comes hours after sources said a 13-year-old boy was arrested in the case and told detectives he and two of his middle-school buddies robbed the 18-year-old Virginia native...
Why more and more young Americans are becoming entrepreneurs
Millennials were found to be the generation most likely to have some type of small business, according to a new survey.
Woman finds unexpected guest near her Christmas tree — and it wasn't Santa
"It was big — really big," she said.
Woman fakes kidnapping to steal car
A North Carolina woman ran to man’s house Wednesday to say she had just escaped an attempted kidnapping by a stranger. Then she stole his truck.
Avoid this Syracuse-Georgetown betting trap
Saturday’s college basketball rivalry renewal matching Syracuse and Georgetown (1 p.m., Fox) features a pair of teams with obvious early-season betting narratives. Syracuse has shown a clear tendency this season...
Jared Goff's 'vintage' Todd Gurley compliment causes rift
Perhaps the Rams should simply give the ball to Todd Gurley — and stop trying to compliment him. Since re-establishing the ground game with the three-time Pro Bowler the past...
Canada Goose's prices are headed south for Christmas
The Toronto-based outerwear maker — which got a boost in 2013 when supermodel Kate Upton appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated wearing little except one of the bulky, badge-encrusted...
The 'other opioid crisis' the world is ignoring
Tramadol, the world has been told, is safer than the OxyContins, the Vicodins, the fentanyls that have wreaked so much devastation. But now they are the root of what the...
Up to 43% of US antibiotic prescriptions are unnecessary: study
So-called "superbugs" — bacteria that are resistant to drugs — aren't something to worry about for the future. They're already here. Thanks to decades of unmitigated use of antibiotics and...
Skater brand Huf celebrates 'Pulp Fiction's' 25th anniversary
Everyone needs a T-shirt that reads “They call it a Royale with Cheese.”
Construction workers accidentally uncover ancient site in Connecticut
They were building a bridge when they happened to dig up history. Connecticut Department of Transportation crews were excavating the site of a new bridge in January 2019 when they...
Watching Prince Andrew on 'The Crown' is deeply uncomfortable
Royal family, your crazy antics have finally convinced me to watch "The Crown." Yes, the Netflix show has been on since 2016. But now, in its third season, there is...
15 victims remain at New Zealand hospitals days after White Island volcano
Fifteen victims — all but four in critical condition — remained in burn units across New Zealand on Friday, four days after a massive volcano erupted on White Island, according...
Explaining the heated Adam Gase, Sam Darnold sideline video
Every picture tells a story, but it is not always an accurate one. There was plenty of speculation about a dust-up between Jets coach Adam Gase and quarterback Sam Darnold...
17 incredible NYC Christmas ornaments
The holidays in New York are a magical thing. The windows. The ice skating. The holiday markets. Rolf's. You can bring a bit of the holiday cheer of New York...
Nassau County Exec's husband resigns from MTA amid backlash
John Curran was set to make as much as $240,000 annually doing legal work for the MTA's Board of Directors, which his wife — Nassau County's top leader, Executive Laura...
Little girl learns jiu-jitsu to kick boy bully's butt at school
Nobody puts this baby down — not since she started taking jiu-jitsu classes. When a bully wouldn't stop beating up on a Portland, Oregon, girl, she decided to take the...
E-boys and e-girls: The moody new trend spawned by Gen Z
It's the new emo crowd.
Ralph Lauren's Polo Bar gets new operations firm
Ralph Lauren’s swanky celebrity haunt, Polo Bar, is changing its restaurant operator for the first time since it opened, The Post has learned. The Fifth Avenue restaurant and bar, known...
FDNY firefighters rescue construction workers from Harlem building
Two construction workers were rescued after the lift they were working in crashed into a Harlem building early Friday, officials said. The rescue took place just before 10 a.m. at...
City reaches settlement with mom whose baby was ripped from arms by cops
The settlement, confirmed on Friday by the city’s Law Department, was announced just one year after cops took Headley’s then 17-month-old child from her arms at a city Human Resources...
Another creep hacks into family's camera, tells teen 'I see you'
A creep hacked into Ring security cameras installed in a Staten Island home to spy on a teenage boy and chat with him -- and now his mother is mulling...
Colorado vs. Colorado St. prediction, line: Take the Under
Colorado is coming off its worst defensive effort of the season against Northern Iowa and will look to get back in form versus rival Colorado State. The Buffaloes rank 22nd...
The best Amazon gifts for everyone on your list
The holiday rush is in full swing making for crowded stores and a competitive edge as everyone clamors for those standout gifts. But if you're not into the checkout lines...
Baby, it's gold outside: Rare, pricey coin found in Salvation Army kettle
An anonymous donor spread some holiday cheer in an Indiana town by dropping a gold coin worth $1,500 into a Salvation Army bucket, according to reports. The unexpected gift from...
How Danny Aiello went from 'part-time thief' to 'Do the Right Thing'
Danny Aiello didn't launch his scene-stealing acting career until he was 40 — but he was born to do it. "It must be something I was more or less destined...
Obama tells young people not to get bent out of shape about climate change
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Former US President Barack Obama said Friday the Paris Agreement on climate change may fall short of expectations but is still the way forward to achieve...
Tennessee QB dumped in most 2019 way imaginable
https://twitter.com/JackMacCFB/status/1205152217487069184 The year 2019 gave us the Tesla cybertruck, the first images of a black hole and the TikTok breakup. Tennessee Volunteers backup quarterback Brian Maurer was dumped by girlfriend...
Mens gifts inspired by The Dude from 'The Big Lebowski'
Take a casual approach to winter style with these dude-approved threads.
Hong Kong police tried to make an Art Basel joke and it backfired spectacularly
Mimicking an artist who duct-taped a banana to a wall, the force tweeted a photo of a canister similarly taped, with the words: “Say NO to violence. Let’s leave the...
Zoo celebrates survival of endangered Mexican gray wolf pup
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Albuquerque’s zoo is celebrating the survival of one of three Mexican gray wolf pups born at the facility this year. ABQ BioPark officials say the pup has...
Milky Way is as massive as 890 billion suns
The Milky Way has a mass that's 890 billion times the mass of our sun. That figure, as Live Science reports, is 3.9 tredecillion pounds — or the number 1...
NJ construction head stole millions from firms, bought donkeys with cash: feds
A New Jersey construction company honcho embezzled millions of dollars from two businesses — and used part of the dough to buy donkeys, authorities said.
Judge says American Samoans should be recognized as US citizens
SALT LAKE CITY — People born in the territory of American Samoa should be recognized as US citizens, a federal judge in Utah decided Thursday in a case filed amid...
Texas nonprofit hands out ‘Abortions are magical’ holiday party favors
Texas Equal Access (TEA) Fund posted what appears to be prayer candles marked with the message, "Abortions are magical" and the colorful outline of a unicorn.
Bumbling thief loses his pants
This guy should've stolen a belt. A home security camera caught a bungling thief losing his pants while swiping a package off a doorstep in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Watch the...
Bloomberg would shut down coal plants if elected president
Mike Bloomberg would shut down the nation’s remaining 251 polluting coal power plants and halt construction of 150 new gas facilities as part of a sweeping program to slash carbon...
Tristan Thompson turns on Cavaliers coach after public backing
Ann Arbor must look more beautiful every day. After four decades as a successful college coach, John Beilein's disastrous first season in the NBA hit a new low Thursday night...
California considers requiring zero emission truck sales
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The country’s most populous state could become the first to require a portion of new truck sales be electric or “zero-emission” vehicles as California grapples with how...
Twitter bringing back election labels for 2020 candidates
The social media giant said it is trying to provide users with original sources of information and prevent spoofed and fake accounts from fooling voters.
Devastated Illinois parents beg for return of baby's stolen ashes
A heartbroken Illinois couple is pleading for the safe return of their son's ashes that were callously stolen in a home burglary. The remains of William "Billy" Pax LaDeur —...
Teammate's Brett Gardner story shows other reason why Yankees value him
If you don’t understand why the Yankees think so highly of Brett Gardner — and based on my interactions with Yankees fans, a sizable such population exists — I submit...
Where 'A Christmas Carol' star LaChanze gets funky clothes
On Broadway, she's playing the Ghost of Christmas Present, but LaChanze, a Florida native, remembers a snowy Christmas past, her family’s first in New England: “Me and my brothers and...
Ravens-Jets fantasy football takeaways: Lamar Jackson, Sam Darnold
The Ravens clinched the AFC North title in a dominant 42-21 showing against the Jets on Thursday night. The Jets came into this matchup hobbled without defensive stars Jamal Adams,...
Hero leaps down 50-foot well to rescue trapped python
This guy must not be afraid of heights. Watch the terrifying moment a fearless man from Thrissur, India, climbed down a 50-foot well to save a python. When he finally...
Kangaroo with 'bad attitude' beats up elderly woman, terrorizes town
He's a hopping hellraiser.
Deputy fired after slamming teen's face into pavement
A Florida deputy caught on video punching a teen and slamming his head into the pavement has been fired, department officials announced.
Disturbing video shows man punching kids in brutal Target rampage
A thug punched a 5-year-old boy in the face and attacked an 11-year-old in a Target store in California. Jeff Hardcastle, 51, has been sentenced to nine years behind bars...
Ex-cop running for AOC's seat gets key endorsement
A former NYPD cop who is one of numerous Republicans challenging Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez received the endorsement of the Bronx Conservative Party this week. Retired Harbor Unit officer-turned-high school civics teacher...
WH, GOP rip impeach-hungry Dems for bid to 'kneecap our Democracy'
President Trump on Friday ripped the House Judiciary Committee’s vote to send two articles of impeachment to the full chamber, slamming it as a “witch hunt” and calling Nancy Pelosi...
Humans are playing 'Russian roulette' with the Earth, study warns
"Pervasive" human-driven activity has directly altered at least 70 percent of Earth's land and 66 percent of the ocean's surface, researchers say.
Justin Thomas' unlikely NFL inspiration for Presidents Cup celebration
https://youtu.be/CwooOYaeDqs When Justin Thomas hits his next big putt, he may pull a sharpie out of his shoe and sign the ball. Or chug a cup of popcorn. Or wave...
Kentucky restores voting rights to more than 140,000 nonviolent felons
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Professing his belief in redemption, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order Thursday to restore voting rights for more than 140,000 nonviolent offenders who have completed...
Trump announces new deal with China to end grueling trade war
President Trump on Friday announced the first phase of a new trade deal with China, signaling a possible end to the 17-month trade war between the world’s two largest economies.
Listen to Episode 16 of 'Gang's All Here': Baltimore Beatdown feat. Damien Woody
Have no fear, Jets fans, a brand-new episode of the "Gang's All Here" podcast is here. Brian Costello opens the show discussing the Jets' 42-21 loss in Baltimore Thursday night...
The Ravens connection that gives Jets hope for the future
BALTIMORE – The Jets lost to the Ravens 42-21 on Thursday night as Lamar Jackson had his way with the Jets. Here are some thoughts and observations on the game:...
Ring camera hacker taunts young girl in this creepy video
This Ring video is creepier than the "Ring" movies. Watch the unsettling moment a man attempted to talk to a young girl after hacking into her family's Ring home security...
NBC Universal CEO to step down
NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke is expected to leave his post next year at a crucial time for the media giant, according to news reports.
Janoris Jenkins cut by Giants after botched apology in 'retard' uproar
The Giants finally grew tired of covering for their top cornerback. Janoris Jenkins received only a slap on the wrist for criticizing his pass-rushing teammates in Week 2 and was...
House panel passes articles of impeachment against Trump
The House Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved two articles of impeachment against President Trump -- for abuse of power and obstruction of Congess -- setting the stage for a vote...
Patrick Reed escalated Presidents Cup anger with one vicious taunt
Captain America has traded his shield for a shovel. Patrick Reed is living up to his reputation as an agitator at the Presidents Cup, fueled by the cheating controversy that...
Suicide hotline to get 3-digit number for 'mental health emergencies'
The 988 number will replace the current 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number. Callers will then be routed to one of 163 crisis centers.
How Gerrit Cole signing influences Yankees' futures bets
LAS VEGAS — Gerrit Cole won’t put on his pinstriped jersey officially until Tuesday, but the right-hander who signed a nine-year, $324 million contract this week has won the winter...
FBI seeks help to track down van owned by Jersey City killer
The FBI on Friday said it is seeking the public's help in tracking down a van owned by one of the Jersey City killers. The white Ford van has the...
Tom Brady is just like the rest of us watching Lamar Jackson
Tom Brady thinks he can take on Lamar Jackson in the 40-yard dash — with one tiny caveat. "Me vs Lamar, 40 Yard Dash on natural grass but he has...
Jersey City shooters were targeting Yeshiva students, mayor says
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop believes the couple responsible for killing a detective and three innocent bystanders in a possible domestic terrorist attack were actually targeting students. "My opinion is...
Creep wanted for groping 3 women in Harlem
Police are hunting for a creep who groped three different women in a span of 20 minutes in Harlem on Tuesday.
Boy repeatedly pummeled by bullies over his 'Trump 2020' hat
A 14-year-old Florida boy was allegedly pummeled by several students on a school bus for wearing a Trump 2020 hat to school, disturbing video shows. The boy’s mother on Thursday...
Jamison Crowder had the best recovery from embarrassing drop
BALTIMORE — Jamison Crowder had one of the quickest rebounds after a miscue in sports history Thursday night. The Jets wide receiver dropped a wide-open touchdown pass at the start...
Tiger Woods benches himself
MELBOURNE, Australia — Tiger Woods has put himself on the bench for Saturday’s round of Four-ball. Woods played the first two days, but wasn’t among the eight American players who...
Trump praises 'warriors' who defended him during impeachment hearing
President Trump on Friday hailed Republican lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee, calling them “warriors” for defending him during a marathon impeachment hearing.
Apple, Samsung, DJI, Vizio and more deals that should be on your shopping list
If you still can’t figure out what to get your sister, friend, dad, or *insert anyone else on your list here* for the holiday season, look no further than some...
Microsoft reveals new Xbox console with sci-fi design
With a vertical design resembling the black monolith from “2001: A Space Odyssey,” the Xbox Series X will have four times the processing power of its predecessor, the Xbox One...
Suspect, 13, confesses to role in Barnard student’s murder
One person has been arrested in connection to the slaying of Barnard College freshman Tessa Majors, 18, in Morningside Park this week, sources confirmed to The Post on Friday.
Sandy Hook lawsuit against gunmaker Remington Arms will go to trial in 2021
Sandy Hook school shooting victims' families will go to trial in 2021 in lawsuit filed against the maker of the assault-style rifle used in the massacre.
Jubilant Boris Johnson vows to fulfill promise of UK's exit from EU
After securing a landslide victory in the general election, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed Friday to fulfill his promise to “get Brexit done” and steer his country out of...
Funny FedEx driver has no love for doves
"Doves ain't no wild animal!" Watch the hilarious moment a delivery driver is startled by two doves — presumably mating in a bush — outside a home in St. Louis,...
Happy birthday, Taylor Swift! Her 30 most defining moments for her 30th birthday
It may feel like Taylor Swift has been around forever, but the pop superstar is just now turning 30 on Friday. As she gets ready for a headlining performance on...
Young Rangers forward on his way back to AHL
SAN JOSE, Calif. — It didn’t work out, so Vitali Kravtsov is on his way back. As of Thursday afternoon, the Rangers were ironing out the details to get the...
ESPN analyst sees Tom Brady's end with Patriots nearing
Longtime NFL quarterback and ESPN “NFL Countdown” analyst Matt Hasselbeck talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about the much-debated futures of Tom Brady, Eli Manning and Jason Garrett. Q: What’s...
Lamar Jackson's brilliance leaves Jets looking for autographs
BALTIMORE — You don’t catch an Indy 500 race car with a tractor, or an army of tractors. Lamar Jackson, who had five TD passes and 86 rushing yards Thursday...
How Kyrie Irving can benefit from his Net absence
The biggest controversy in Brooklyn right now is: Hey, maybe the Nets are better without Kyrie Irving. It is not without legitimacy: the Nets are 9-4 without Irving as he...
Why Jets fans are expressing hope for future
It has been another trying season for the Jets and their fans, yet you could still spot some hearty Gang Green supporters around "Fox NFL Thursday" set in Midtown. Temperatures...
We've never seen this Adam Scott before
MELBOURNE, Australia — This is Adam Scott’s ninth Presidents Cup and it’s being played on his native Aussie soil. So it shouldn’t be surprising that Scott, a normally reserved personality,...
Le’Veon Bell changes his tune after tumultuous Jets week
BALTIMORE — Five nights earlier, Le’Veon Bell bowled a career-high 251 at the Boonton, N.J. lanes the night before the Jets beat the Dolphins, a game he sat out with...
All wrapped up: Octopus ensnares bald eagle
A group of fishermen in Canada rescued a bald eagle from the grip of a large octopus that had dragged the bird underwater and was trying to drown it.
Bounce-back win gives Rangers chance to end trip on rare high
SAN JOSE, Calif. — From a wild roller coaster ride to a back and forth metronome, the Rangers’ season has changed in rhythm and feel. The Blueshirts collected a 6-3...
Behind the Tory blowout: Why British conservatives dominated this election
There is no better word to describe the scale of the Conservative Party’s victory in Britain’s general election Thursday than “blowout.” This was a mauling. A drubbing. A pummeling of...
Final-hole dramatics give US new life at Presidents Cup
MELBOURNE, Australia — PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan turned to a Post reporter at the 10th green at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club on Friday and said, “Now this is...
Boris Johnson scores big win in UK election
Johnson and the Tories were expected to take as many as 368 seats in the House of Commons, with the Labour Party — led by leftist Jeremy Corbyn — projected...
Jets report card: Adam Gase's questionable call backfired
Grading the Jets after their 42-21 loss to the Ravens on Thursday. Offense The Jets moved the ball well at times, particularly in the first half, but they failed to...
Slain Barnard student had music gigs lined up for winter break
The Barnard college freshman who was knifed to death in Manhattan's Morningside Park on Wednesday was scheduled to play two rock shows at venues in her native Charlottesville, Virginia, during...
How Jets let chance to upset Ravens get away
BALTIMORE — If the Jets were going to pull off the biggest upset of the NFL season to date as 17-point underdogs to the uber-talented Ravens on Thursday night, they...
The uncomfortable reality of Sam Darnold's Jets development
BALTIMORE — The ghosts took the night off. Sam Darnold had other things to worry about, most of them wearing dark purple jerseys. In front of him, masses and waves...
Trump impeachment vote delayed, sparking partisan uproar
WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee abruptly postponed a historic vote late Thursday on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, shutting down a nearly 14-hour session that dragged with...