January 16, 2020
Texas man in viral ice cream licking video pleads guilty
The Texas man seen in a viral video licking a pint of ice cream then returning it to a store shelf in a Walmart pleaded guilty on Thursday, reports said....
Rangers are buying in — this win proves it
This wasn’t so much about the offensive zone, defensive zone or even the neutral zone. This was about the comfort zone the Rangers were never permitted to reach by the...
Mike Piazza disgusted by MLB's 'sad' sign-stealing chicanery
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Mike Piazza used to crush baseballs. On Thursday, he crushed illegal, electronic sign stealing. Such behavior has now cost three managers their jobs, including Carlos...
A bloodied Alex Ovechkin destroys Devils
WASHINGTON — When Alex Ovechkin took an errant stick to the face that made him bleed, his Washington Capitals teammates knew it wouldn't be good for the New Jersey Devils....
The LaFleur sibling rivalry at heart of the NFC championship
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — An awkward family affair has been in play this week as the 49ers and Packers prepare to play each other in the NFC Championship game Sunday...
Iranian missile attack on Iraq bases injured 11 US troops, officials say
Iran's missile attack on bases housing US troops in Iraq last week injured 11 American troops — despite the Army previously saying no causalities were recorded, a report said Thursday....
Donald Cerrone is playing Conor McGregor mind games
LAS VEGAS — Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone wanted to make a fashion statement that would show Conor McGregor how serious he is about Saturday night’s welterweight bout at UFC 246. But...
2 gunmen injure 5 customers at Chicago barbershop
CHICAGO — Two gunmen fired through the window of a Chicago barbershop Thursday evening, injuring three juveniles and two adults who were getting their hair cut, police said. Chicago police...
Knicks facing RJ Barrett uncertainty after blowout loss
Just as Marcus Morris made it back to the Knicks’ lineup, lottery pick RJ Barrett departed with an injury that somehow could make them even more unwatchable this season. The...
Veteran TV and film actress Norma Michaels dead at 95
Veteran character actress Norma Michaels passed away from natural causes Jan. 11 at her home in Palm Springs, California. She was 95. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she was...
Rangers get 'ballsy' win over Islanders on last-minute goal
It was the first word out of David Quinn’s mouth after the game, and the Rangers coach hardly needed to say more about his team’s effort. “Ballsy,” Quinn said after...
Inside Mets' decision to rip the Carlos Beltran bandage
The Mets hired Carlos Beltran to be their manager less than three months ago. By Wednesday night, they were convinced they no longer had that Carlos Beltran. They knew a...
Andrew Yang's wife says doc sexually abused her while she was pregnant
Presidential hopeful Andrew Yang's wife said on Thursday she was sexually abused during her first pregnancy by a notorious Manhattan doctor who was accused of sexual abuse by 17 women....
Hearst Magazines in no hurry to fill Glenda Bailey's top post at Harper’s Bazaar
Hearst Magazines President Troy Young and Chief Content Officer Kate Lewis appear to be casting a wide net as the company searches for a successor to Glenda Bailey at Harper’s...
Woman gets 25 years in jail for fatally poisoning husband with eye drops
A Bible-studying South Carolina woman on Thursday was sentenced to 25 years in prison for fatally poisoning her husband with eye drops. Lana Clayton, 53, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter...
NYC to get hit with bitter cold and a wintry mix this weekend
Seeing the sun on Friday will be cold comfort. While clear skies are predicted, temperatures will barely rise above freezing — and then plunge into the teens at night. Meanwhile,...
Inside the executive turmoil at Hightimes Holding Inc.
There’s more executive turmoil at Hightimes Holding Inc., which lost its third chief financial officer in less than a year just as it was unveiling plans to license its first...
Kyrie Irving unlikely to get Nets help he's asking for
Kyrie Irving said it’s “glaring” that the Nets need another piece — beyond Kevin Durant — to be championship contenders and said he’ll keep reiterating that point. What remains unclear...
RJ Barrett leaves game with ankle sprain in Knicks nightmare
Just as Marcus Morris made it back to the Knicks’ lineup, lottery pick RJ Barrett departed with an injury that could make them even more unwatchable this season. The rookie...
Buyout details emerge for Tribune Publishing staff at NY Daily News, Chicago Tribune
Voluntary buyout packages that Tribune Publishing is dangling for employees will be capped at 52 weeks. Tribune Publishing CEO Tim Knight told staffers at the New York Daily News, Chicago...
Sam Rosen on Panarin we don't see, Rangers' goalie dilemma
MSG Network play-by-play man Sam Rosen talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about Artemi Panarin’s brilliance, the Rangers’ goalie dilemma and the impact of John Davidson’s return. Q: What has...
The route Mets must take in hiring their next manager
What do you do in a workplace crisis? You stabilize the situation. You calm folks down. You bring in an old hand. The Mets took their shot at creativity and...
Video: Guy completely destroys Bloomingdale's cosmetics section
Something must have "scent" him off. A man was arrested after going berserk inside a Connecticut Bloomingdale's and knocking over racks of perfumes and cosmetics in an apparent fit of...
Starbucks, home of the $4 latte, is moving into poor areas
DETROIT — Starbucks has a point to prove: There's more to the company than selling $4 lattes to rich people. The Seattle-based coffee giant that has cultivated a reputation for...
How Mets got out of paying Carlos Beltran
As they prepare for their second managerial hire of the offseason, the Mets already lead the industry in one category this winter: liberating themselves from financial commitments. In jettisoning Carlos...
Jose Altuve on defensive after Twitter buzzer bombshell
Jose Altuve’s representative, Scott Boras, denied a claim the Astros second baseman wore buzzers underneath his jersey as a way to receive signals for what pitches were coming. The allegations...
'Because it's Miami': Woman goes fully nude in airport baggage claim
She volunteered for an airport strip search. A woman could be seen on video slowly stripping naked while strolling through the baggage claim area at Miami International Airport. The fully...
When the Mets reached their Carlos Beltran tipping point
Carlos Beltran’s managerial tenure with the Mets concluded Thursday with zero wins, zero losses and one giant link to a cheating scheme. After Beltran was included in MLB’s report on...
Crown Heights’ blacks, Jews share real community — that’s now under threat
As in most of Crown Heights, strollers, tricycles, balls and scooters fill the lobby of the apartment building where I live with my family. Children are constantly going in and...
Democrats’ impeachment trial demands are plain ridiculous
The fate of the republic, we are now supposed to believe, hinges on whether there are witnesses at a Senate impeachment trial. After he and his House Democratic colleagues transmitted...
Border patrol agents arrest teen with $102K worth of drugs strapped to his body
A 14-year-old Mexican teen was caught at a U.S.-Mexico border checkpoint in California with three bundles of crystal methamphetamine strapped to his body, authorities said. The boy was with two other minors and one adult, U.S. Customs and...
Eddy Curry relives Knicks nightmare: ‘Doing stupid s–t, messing with women’
Eddy Curry is the poster boy for the Knicks’ bad luck this millennium. Curry’s on-court performance never lived up to his lottery-pick status, but the spate of bizarre off-the-court incidents...
CNN’s bias is now beyond laughable
As Sen. Martha McSally (R-Ariz.) walked through the hallways of the Senate Thursday, CNN senior congressional correspondent Manu Raju asked her if the Senate should consider “new evidence as part...
De Blasio blasts the MTA: 'We are not going to keep handing over money'
Mayor Bill de Blasio took swipes at MTA leadership on Thursday -- after announcing a proposed budget that excluded funding requested by transit officials. Speaking to reporters, Hizzoner -- who...
Hosting a polling place is small price to pay for museums’ tax breaks
Four dozen local cultural institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Natural History, want to have their cake and eat it too, reports WNYC/Gothamist. By law,...
The outrageous antics of Harvey Weinstein and his legal team
Harvey Weinstein and his lawyers were at it again Thursday, urging an appeals court to move his sex-assault trial out of New York, lest the media compromise his right to...
Dems’ impeachment trial strategy: endless circus worse than Kavanaugh hearings
Democrats’ strategy for the Senate impeachment trial is apparently to turn it into a never-ending Senate investigation — even though that was supposed to be the House’s job. Start with...
Freed 'cop puncher' Steven Haynes is held on psych eval
Accused cop-slugger Steven Haynes -- who was set free after being caught on camera punching an NYPD officer in the face -- was ordered held for a psychiatric evaluation on...
Millennials don't clean their bathrooms as much as Boomers
Millennials are twice as likely as older generations to clean their bathrooms only once a month, according to a new survey. The poll about routine household chores, conducted by Mulberrys...
'Grand Theft Auto' kingpin pleads guilty to fraud charges
A Las Vegas high roller who claimed he helped create the “Grand Theft Auto” video game franchise has pleaded guilty to swindling investors of his latest venture. Robert Alexander —...
Suspect cuffed after shooting man in East Village
A man was shot on Thursday afternoon in the East Village — possibly by a BB gun, authorities said. The unidentified victim was hit at the intersection of Loisaida Avenue...
Here's how much your Con Ed bill will go up after newly passed rate hikes
Within the first year, monthly residential gas bills will go up 8.8 percent, or on average $14.44. Monthly electric bills will balloon 4.7 percent, or $6.37 on average.
Giants' Joe Judge is one-liner machine: Patriots Pro Bowler
No player knows more about Joe Judge than Matthew Slater, given their working relationship the past eight years. A special teams coordinator and a special teams star spend a good...
Suspect beats woman with scooter in random Brooklyn attack
A brute repeatedly smashed a woman over the head with a scooter in a random attack in Downtown Brooklyn, police said Thursday. The suspect, armed with the silver, two-wheeled scooter,...
Spoiled podcast 'fembots' attack NY Post — for giving them publicity
Maybe somebody should really call their daddies. And their mommies who can teach them some manners. Today, the girls behind the smutty Barstool Sports “Call Her Daddy” podcast, which caters...
Mets GM shows how overmatched he is with one Carlos Beltran answer
Brodie Van Wagenen did a fascinating thing Thursday afternoon. During a conference call that was supposed to explain why he and the owners of the Mets decided to fire a...
Dems, Cuomo rake in big bucks from wealthy donors — while they still can
ALBANY — Weeks after Democrats curbed wealthy donors from influencing elections with the approval of the new taxpayer-funded campaign system, recent filings show they're still raking in the big bucks...
Trump on Rudy Giuliani pal Lev Parnas: 'I know nothing about him'
"I don't know him at all. Don't know what he's about. Don't know where he comes from — know nothing about him," Trump said of Parnas. "This is the current...
Commit these food crimes in NYC and you'll be roasted
Nearly 11 years into my time living in Manhattan, I doubt I'll ever eat like a "true" New Yorker. That's because, on Wednesday, it dawned on me: New Yorkers have...
Missouri librarians could be jailed for loaning 'age-inappropriate' books
Librarians would be forced to pay a fine or spend up to a year in prison if they refuse to comply with Republican state Rep. Ben Baker's proposed new rules...
Security guard considered retaliating against Odell Beckham after butt slap
Odell Beckham has drawn the ire of a lot of people following his celebratory shenanigans. That includes the security guard whose rear end the Browns receiver smacked in the LSU...
Thai woman bitten by snake while sitting on toilet
A Thai woman had a ssscary experience in the bathroom -- when a snake attacked her as she was sitting on the toilet, according to reports. The woman's daughter, Chunya...
'Squad's' Pressley reveals her battle with alopecia
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley released an emotional video statement Thursday in which she talked about battling the hair-loss condition alopecia — and ended the clip by publicly revealing her bald head...
'Children's Hospital' star Erinn Hayes back for goofball spinoff 'Medical Police'
Fans of Dr. Lola Spratt rejoice: she's back in action in "Medical Police" and saving the world -- one virus at a time. The 10-episode Netflix series is a spinoff...
10 of Hollywood's fastest rising stars of the moment
This year's Oscars may be a celebration of Brad, Tom and Renée, but get ready for Justice, Indya and Jodie. Each year a new class of Hollywood standouts shocks and...
Democrats should scrutinize Bernie Sanders and other commentary
From the left: Dems Should Scrutinize Sanders Bernie Sanders has received “relatively lax scrutiny” from his rivals — and that, Joe Lockhart frets at CNN, is “a worry to many...
Video shows gun-toting robbers get shut down by a locked door
The foursome burst into the D'Sergio's Multiservices at 1590 Saint Nicholas Avenue just before 7 p.m. on Tuesday, with one man packing a pistol and two others passing an apparent...
'Watchmen' likely won't get a Season 2, says HBO
If anyone knows the value of quitting while you’re ahead, it’s Damon Lindelof. The creator of HBO's “Watchmen” has bowed out of a second season of the critically acclaimed series...
GOP senators push back calls for Biden, Bolton impeachment testimony
Two of the most crucial swing votes in the Senate are keeping mum on whether or not they think Hunter Biden or John Bolton should testify in the impeachment trial...
Republican Muslim refugee announces she's running against Ilhan Omar
Rep. Ilhan Omar is facing another GOP challenger in November's election -- and she's also a Muslim refugee. Dalia al-Aqidi, a former White House correspondent from Iraq, said she felt...
Morgan Stanley chief reports big profits, takes jab at analysts
James Gorman is behind the wheel of this bank — and that’s why he hasn’t already reached back and slapped you upside the head. The hard-charging chief executive of Morgan...
City rehab doctor casually gave out Ketamine to addicts: suit
A Manhattan rehab doctor casually doled out Ketamine depression treatments while “grooming employees and patients for sexual abuse," a new lawsuit alleges. Addiction-recovery coach Benjamin Kimmel says physician Ramesh Sawhney...
Google parent company Alphabet hits $1 trillion valuation
Alphabet on Thursday became the fourth company in the world to reach a $1 trillion market value. Shares of the Silicon Valley-based parent of Google on Thursday rose 0.8 percent...
NYC bagels are the best, require no defense after New Jersey's lame Twitter diss
#Bagelgate is not worth debating.
Dad accused of killing family in Celebration, Florida, ordered held without bail
The man accused of killing his wife, kids and pet dog in the Disney town of Celebration, Florida, was hauled before a judge Thursday -- as it emerged that the feds...
Utah will keep it close vs. Arizona
It has been the best of times and worst of times this year for Utah, which will be going to the desert in hopes of getting right against Arizona after...
Illegal immigrant indicted in murder of 92-year-old Queens 'cat lady'
An illegal immigrant has been indicted in the "heinous" Jan. 6 killing and sexual assault of a 92-year-old "cat lady" in Queens, prosecutors announced. Reeaz Khan, 21, was hit with...
Tim Tebow mostly says 'yes, babe' to Miss Universe's wedding plans
2020 is shaping up to be quite the year for Tim Tebow.
Judge finds NYC pet store liable for selling sick puppies
A shuttered Manhattan pet store is liable for allegedly peddling sick puppies, a judge ruled Thursday. The Department of Consumer Affairs asked a judge in May to impose the fines...
Cops hunt for man who allegedly beat, robbed 4 people in the Bronx
The brute, acting alone or with at least three others, attacked and robbed four different men, including two teenagers, next to Yankee Stadium between Nov. 19 and Jan. 4, authorities...
Christopher Tolkien, son of 'Lord of the Rings' author J.R.R., dead at 95
The son of literary great J.R.R. Tolkien -- author of "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" -- has died.
NBCUniversal's streaming service Peacock will be free with ads to compete
Comcast’s NBCUniversal unveiled a new streaming service on Thursday in a desperate bid to compete with Netflix, Disney, Amazon and a slew of other web-based video offerings that have launched...
Microsoft vows to be ‘carbon-negative’ by 2030
CEO Satya Nadella said Thursday that the commitment will happen “not just across our direct emissions, but across our supply chain, too.”
De Blasio details $95B city spending plan
Dreams are expensive and New York simply doesn’t have the money. Mayor Bill de Blasio admitted as much Thursday when he rolled out his tentative fiscal year 2021 budget, which...
Cult favorite fashion brand Opening Ceremony is closing
Sounds more like a closing ceremony to us. Clothing brand and retailer Opening Ceremony will shut down all of its multi-brand stores in NYC, Los Angeles and Japan by the...
Agent dumps Antonio Brown in plea for him to get help
Antonio Brown needs help. Brown's long-time agent, Drew Rosenhaus, conditionally terminated his relationship with the out-of-work receiver in a letter to the NFL Players Association on Thursday, ESPN.com reported. The...
Stephen Sondheim's in good 'Company' with Marianne Elliott
Stephen Sondheim has been a fan of director Marianne Elliott’s ever since he saw her production of “Saint Joan” in London at the National Theatre in 2007. Sondheim knows a...
Massive asteroid 'could be dangerous to life on Earth' if it breaks up
A massive mile-long double asteroid linked to a one-inch meteor that streaked a fireball over Japan three years ago could threaten humanity in millions of years if it eventually breaks...
Adam Sandler made a secret film in disguise in Times Square
Snubbed by the Oscars, Adam Sandler has taken to busking in Times Square. At least that’s the premise of the Safdie brothers' newest film: a short released on Vimeo this...
'Mayor of Stuy Town' John Purcell dead at 74
John “Butch” Purcell was a playground basketball legend who once coached a young Julius Erving and was one of the most beloved residents of the East Village apartment complex.
Mets advisor, ESPN star backtracks after ripping Astros whistleblower
Jessica Mendoza whiffed. So, she's taking another swing at it. Just hours after the ESPN broadcaster and Mets special assistant denounced former Astros pitcher Mike Fiers for exposing his former...
Comets may have delivered 'essential element for life' on Earth, scientists say
A new study suggests that comets had a huge hand in helping life form on Earth, bringing integral elements such as phosphorus, "an essential element for life," to the planet....
Luxury labels and streetwear brands team up to lure shoppers
Street meets chic as traditional luxury brands partner with streetwear designers, creating cross-promotions and co-locations to cater to young customers. “It’s the same customer that shops luxury,” says Gabriel Paisner...
NYC buildings prepare to drastically reduce emissions to avoid penalties
A legacy Manhattan skyscraper and a new Brooklyn development seem worlds apart. The Empire State Building, packed with 2.7 million square feet of office space, is the crown jewel of...
Challenging commercial sales market looks to bounce back
Expensive land, high seller expectations and a complicated legislative environment all led to the sales market taking a beating in 2019. There have been fewer buildings trading, observes Savills’ Woody...
DiNapoli blasts 'failed' subway homeless outreach contract
The city's Department of Homeless Services has done "little oversight" of its "failed" subway homeless-outreach contract, allowing the subway's subterranean population to grow unchecked, state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli alleged on...
Columbia student once in line for Nobel Prize admits to sex with minor, having child porn
Joel Davis now faces up to life behind bars for his sick crimes, Manhattan US Attorney Geoffrey Berman announced.
Crazed woman tosses bleach at stranger in Manhattan subway station
A crazed woman threw bleach at a stranger in an unprovoked attack in a Manhattan subway station on Thursday, police said. The 37-year-old woman was leaving the 1/2/3 station at...
Residents scramble to rescue stranded animals from Philippines volcano
TALISAY, Philippines - At the crack of dawn on Thursday, Manolito Malaluan set out with a band of rescuers to ferry to safety two horses trapped on a Philippine island...
Trump asks absent hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin to stand at trade signing
Ken Griffin got an unwelcome spotlight this week — from the president of the free world. The notoriously press-shy Wall Street tycoon — most famous, maybe, for buying a $220...
Kat Von D steps down from her makeup company
She explains her sudden departure.
Accused Hanukkah 'machete slasher' must undergo psych exam: court
Accused Hanukkah stabber Grafton Thomas was ordered to undergo psychiatric exam Thursday as he pleaded not guilty to state charges in the heinous attack. Thomas was also ordered held on...
Governors Ball 2020 lineup announced: Missy Elliott, Flume and more
Don't lose control!
Woman claims she was fired over pro-Trump Facebook posts
A Trump supporter from Wisconsin claims she was booted from her job over her Facebook posts supporting the president. Robyn Polak, 35, of South Milwaukee, posted an article from the...
Bettors haven't yet caught up to this Rangers trend
One of the advantages of being an NHL bettor is that the markets can be slow to adjust to team tendencies. The New York Rangers have been playing high-scoring games...
Accused drunk driver in fatal LI crash finally lands in jail
A Long Island man who was freed without bail after a fatal drunken crash in Suffolk County Sunday is finally behind bars -- but on an unrelated Nassau County case....
This industry replaced over half of its CEOs with women in 2019
Some industries appear more conducive to women leaders than others. Companies in the apparel industry boasted the highest rate of CEO replacements who are women (53.8 percent, or seven out...
Record 45 million people in Southern Africa face hunger: UN
Southern Africa is in the grips of a severe drought, as climate change wreaks havoc in impoverished countries already struggling to cope with extreme natural disasters.
Antonio Brown has offer on table: Over $1 million to fight Logan Paul
DAZN is in agreement with YouTube star Logan Paul for a fight that would pit him against former NFL Pro Bowler Antonio Brown, The Post has learned. If Brown agrees...
Disease that killed millions of China's pigs poses global threat
China has lost millions of pigs in outbreaks of the disease, pushing its pork prices to record highs, forcing purchases of costly imports and roiling global meat markets.
Officials release photos of belt linked to Gilgo Beach murders suspect
During a news conference in Yaphank, Suffolk Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart displayed photos of a portion of the black leather belt showing the embossed letters "HM" or "WH."
NYC high school graduation rate ticks up to 77.3%
City graduation rates have ascended across the board since 2005 when less than half of kids managed to walk the stage.
The 'dangerous' consequence of Facebook's stance on nudity
Facebook's unfair and uneven policies on nudity have left artists without their audience, businesses without access to their customers and vulnerable people without a support network.
Mysterious lights fill night sky in this spooky video
An unidentified, "weird" light flashed in the night sky over Bethel, Ohio. Watch as the horizon is lit up orange and then pink and purple in this Ring camera video...
'I failed': Beltran addresses Astros scandal after Mets ouster
Carlos Beltran is out as Mets manager after he and the team agreed to part ways in the wake of Beltran being named in MLB's report on the Astros' cheating...
Brutes who killed and dismembered teen may have filmed savage murder
The thugs who killed and dismembered 17-year-old Irish teen Keane Mulready-Woods -- whose severed head was found inside a burning car -- during an apparent gang hit may have filmed...
Man gets 5 years for torching ex's car with homemade bomb
A Missouri man will spend five years in prison for blowing up his ex-wife’s car using a makeshift bomb built out of fireworks and Tiki torch fuel.
New Yorkers love — and hate — Awkwafina as the voice of 7 train
Stand clear of the critics! Queens-born actress Awkwafina became the voice of 7 train announcements Thursday to promote her new TV show — drawing impassioned mixed-reviews from straphangers. The pre-recorded...
Americans got less sleep in 2019 than they did in 2018
The average American is not even close to getting the recommended eight hours per night -- and is even getting less sleep than reported last year, according to a new...
Old and new buildings citywide become snazzy offices to lease
As building owners scramble and compete to attract and keep top tenants, money is pouring into old and new office buildings. New buildings, says Jeremy Moss of Silverstein Properties, are...
Candidates to replace Carlos Beltran as Mets manager
The Mets are in the market for a new manager -- again. Carlos Beltran -- hired just three months ago to replace the axed Mickey Callaway -- parted ways with...
Artist creates mesmerizing geometrical designs in snow
Using a compass, snowshoes and his background as a cartographer and competitive orienteer, the 61-year-old artist uses snow as a canvas to create massive geometrical designs.
De Blasio nominates new Taxi & Limousine Commission head
The mayor Thursday nominated Aloysee Heredia Jarmoszuk, a City Hall staffer, as the chair and commissioner of the city ride share agency.
Chief Justice Roberts sworn in for Trump's impeachment trial
Chief Justice John Roberts arrived in the Senate Thursday afternoon to be sworn in to preside over President Trump’s impeachment trial, and then swore in the 100 senators who will...
Woman killed by sign blown off awning
The 67-year-old victim was walking in Flushing when she was struck by a piece of a plywood sign blown loose by the wind.
Urban Outfitters clearance is an extra 30% off during huge winter sale
You can rack up on Urban Outfitters goodies this week thanks to its latest clearance sale. The sale is offering an extra 30% off all clearance items — with coats, dresses, furniture,...
German lawmakers reject radical organ donation plan despite shortage
German lawmakers on Thursday rejected a proposal that would have made most people potential organ donors unless they objected.
Texas teen accidentally shoots friend dead in school's ROTC room
Six students were there with no adult present on Tuesday afternoon when a 16-year-old boy, whose name was not released, produced a pistol from his waistband and pulled the trigger.
Suspect charged in murder of US missionary in African terror attack
Mimi Ould Baba of Mali is accused of playing a "central role" in the assault on Burkina Faso that lead to the death of missionary Michael James Riddering.
Jeff Wilpon ducks Carlos Beltran questions at Mike Piazza event
The baseball world is talking about Carlos Beltran, the Mets are talking about a street. Mets COO Jeff Wilpon was asked about the sign-stealing controversy involving Beltran -- who stepped...
New NYC buildings host modern science labs, research facilities
City encouragement, alongside a booming market, have made life science leases hotter than ever. But because of the detailed construction work and funds that go into creating wet labs, it’s...
Rising Royal Ballet School star, 14, dies of rare meningitis
When Valentina Sanna developed flu-like symptoms and a headache on Boxing Day, her family assumed she just had a bad cold. And given the youngster was a perfectly fit and...
11-year-old boy dies of flu despite getting vaccine
An upstate New York boy has died of complications from the flu, despite being vaccinated, just a month after celebrating his 11th birthday, according to reports. Luca Calanni, of Hamburg...
Beltran's stint as Mets manager over before it begins amid cheating fiasco
Carlos Beltran stepped down as Mets manager on Thursday, The Post's Joel Sherman confirmed. It comes less than three months after appointing him manager and just days after MLB confirmed...
Brooklyn councilman suddenly drops out of borough president race
A Brooklyn councilman suddenly pulled out of the crowded field of potential candidates in the 2021 race to succeed term-limited Eric Adams as borough president, but declined to say why....
Girl beats cancer by having leg removed and reattached — backward
"As she went into surgery, the last thing she said was 'bye bye tumor, see you loser!' "
Oscars 2020: Sam Mendes takes the lead in Best Director race
Momentum for the World War I film — and its helmer — is rapidly building.
Roach-infested 7-Eleven has bugs living in the coffee pots
The best part of waking up is not finding bugs in your cup. At this 7-Eleven in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, however, cockroaches have taken over. Watch the stomach-turning video, narrated by...
Australia firefighters save world’s only rare dinosaur trees
Firefighters winched from helicopters to reach the cluster of fewer than 200 Wollemi Pines in a remote gorge west of Sydney a week before a massive wildlife bore down.
NYC's Hot Milkman says 'woman love my milk'
This milkman does a body good. Meet Frank Acosta, NYC's hottest dairy delivery man. The Manhattan Milk cofounder — and former personal trainer — has hundreds of happy customers across...
One sweet day: Mariah Carey named to Songwriters Hall of Fame
"This is truly one of the greatest honors of my career," the elusive chanteuse tweeted.
Senate approves new North American trade deal in landslide vote
The Senate in a landslide vote Thursday passed a new trade deal with Mexico and Canada, giving President Trump his second high-profile trade win in as many days. The bill...
Liz Cheney won't run for Senate seat in Wyoming
"House Democrats are working to weaken our president," Cheney warned.
Woman forced to take pregnancy test before boarding flight
A 25-year-old Japanese woman was forced to take a pregnancy test before she was allowed to board a flight from Hong Kong to Saipan, a US island in the Pacific,...
Missing California woman with dementia survived for days trapped in SUV
A missing woman with dementia survived for six days trapped in a snow-covered SUV in the Northern California mountains -- until she was rescued this week, local authorities said. Paula...
Toast of the Town: De Blasio buys bagels for City Hall reporters amid food scandal
Here's one order he didn't mess up! Mayor Bill de Blasio bought City Hall's hardworking correspondents lightly toasted whole wheat bagels for breakfast Thursday morning, offering a wink-and-nod response to...
Odell Beckham arrest warrant issued after smacking security guard
Odell Beckham Jr. just got called for illegal use of hands. An arrest warrant has been issued for the former Giants star over an incident after the NCAA football championship...
German shepherd gives birth to green 'Hulk' puppy
He's an emerald in the ruff.
'Oh, my Jack!': Elderly couple's emotional reunion shows what true love is
Get your tissues ready. Watch the tear jerking moment Elsie Doyle was reunited with her husband of 58 years, Jack, after spending four months apart due to illness. Although Elsie, currently...
Japan confirms first case of new Chinese virus, prompts travel warnings
A man treated for pneumonia after returning from China has tested positive for the new coronavirus identified as a possible cause of an outbreak in the Chinese city of Wuhan.
ESPN star who works for Mets calls out Astros whistleblower
Before Carlos Beltran and the Mets parted ways Thursday, he seemed to have at least one Mets advisor in his corner. Because Jessica Mendoza doesn’t mind cheating. Just snitching. Mendoza,...
Brooks Koepka golfing feud reignites over 'abs' — and quickly turns brutal
The Brooks Koepka-Bryson DeChambeau feud has gone from slow play to body shaming. The two American golfers have had a biting back and forth over the past year, starting with...
Thieves steal Marine's moving truck holding uniforms and dad's ashes
A Marine who had just moved to Texas didn’t exactly get a warm welcome when his car and U-Haul, packed with personal items including his father’s ashes, were stolen.
Trump broke law by freezing aid to Ukraine: government watchdog
A nonpartisan government watchdog on Thursday said the Trump White House violated the law when it froze more than $200 million in military aid for Ukraine that had been approved...
Earth had its hottest decade on record in 2010s
Earth as a whole is probably the hottest it has been during the Holocene — the past 11,500 years or so — meaning this could be the warmest period since...
Ukraine will probe whether Trump associates spied on US ambassador
Ukraine announced Thursday that it is launching an investigation into whether Marie Yovanovitch, the former US ambassador, was being monitored by associates of President Trump before she was recalled by...
Massive Canadian snowball fight postponed — due to too much snow
In an ironic move, the University of British Columbia said its "serious snowy showdown," which was expected to draw thousands on Wednesday, had to be postponed after a campus-wide snow...
Married meth head convicted of killing his secret boyfriend
A meth-addicted, married Atlanta man has been convicted of killing his secret boyfriend after learning he was planning to leave him.
UK company creates knives with square tips amid record rise in stabbings
The cutlery company released its “Assure” range of blunt-tipped knives which were “repeatedly tested to ensure the tip does not pierce skin intentionally or otherwise."
Blackburn: 2020 Dems need to recuse themselves from impeachment trial
A Republican senator has publicly called on the four Democrats in the Senate running for president to recuse themselves from President Trump's impeachment trial -- arguing that they "cannot sit...
Valentine's Day gifts up to 40% off during 1-800-Flowers sale
The time to celebrate your special someone is finally here.
'Erosion of standards': FDA approving more drugs with less evidence they work
A new study claims there has been “an erosion of evidence standards at the FDA” over the past four decades, as FDA programs aimed at speeding up drug development and...
Tesla workers demand raises as company's stock booms
Tesla sales employees say they're being paid peanuts — even as billionaire CEO Elon Musk stands to reap a hefty windfall from the company's recent stock boom. The workers have...
Australian Open will feature another Coco-Venus first-round clash
Coco Gauff became an overnight sensation when she ousted Venus Williams in the first round of last year's Wimbledon, kick-starting the then-14-year-old's magical run to the fourth round. Now the...
Disgraced golfer Tommy 'Two Gloves' wins tournament month after prostitution arrest
Maybe handcuffs can help your handicap, too. Just one month after Tommy Gainey was arrested for solicitation of prostitution, the golfer won his first Korn Ferry Tour event in nearly...
'Irate' woman struck and killed after kicking open MTA bus door and falling out
A frenzied Brooklyn straphanger forced open the door of a moving MTA bus after missing her stop, got out and hit a utility pole — knocking her to her death...
Germany speeds up coal phase-out in effort to tackle climate change
Germany will pay utility companies billions of euros to speed up the shutdown of their coal-fired power plants as part of the country's efforts to fight climate change, the government...
Girl miraculously survives being thrown 20 feet by pickup truck
A little girl is lucky to be alive after being hit by a pickup truck on a busy street in Chon Buri, Thailand. Her shocked dad had just carried her...
How a 'blob' of hot Pacific Ocean water killed 1M seabirds
Scientists have finally solved the mystery of what suddenly killed tens of thousands of birds a few years ago: It was "The Blob." Researchers were baffled when as many as...
Cowboys legend is the face of ultimate Hall of Fame heartbreak
Former Dallas Cowboys great Drew Pearson was surrounded by family and friends when he realized he had been passed over for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Class on...
Deer caught shedding antlers in rare footage
Anyone looking for a pair of antlers? Footage shows a deer shedding its antlers in the middle of the night. Amazingly, the animal appeared to shake off the antlers quickly,...
TSA seizes record number of guns at US airports in 2019
Nearly a dozen guns a day were discovered in carry-on bags or on passengers at airport checkpoints across the country, resulting in 4,432 firearms in total in 2019.
The eyes have it: Grisly new evidence points to murder in Epstein death
Jeffrey Epstein’s eyes had burst capillaries after his body was found in his Manhattan jail cell, suggesting that the convicted pedophile was likely murdered, a forensic pathologist says.
Man busted for bizarre Manhattan suitcase attack
Cops have arrested the crazed man who allegedly attacked a 63-year-old woman with a suitcase on New Year's Day in Midtown. Michael Lee, 41, of Hell's Kitchen, was charged with...
Get a full-body workout anytime with this portable gym
Unless you were blessed with a perfect metabolism and flawless genetics, you probably have to work for your body and lifestyle. That means eating healthy, taking care of yourself, and...
Creep wanted for groping, exposing himself to 13-year-old in the Bronx
The girl escorted him to the park, where he then groped her private area and exposed his penis before fleeing, authorities said.
Triple H chastised over lewd sex jab at WWE star Paige
Paul "Triple H" Levesque issued a public apology Wednesday after making lewd remarks about WWE star Paige, which ignited outrage on Twitter. The former wrestler, who has been the WWE's...
'Mindhunter' Season 3 is now in jeopardy
The show is not officially done -- but don't expect Season 3 anytime soon.
Giuliani associate says Trump 'knew what was going on' with Ukraine
Lev Parnas, an associate of President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, claimed the president "knew exactly what was going on" as the former New York mayor sought to get the...
Why the Mets should keep Carlos Beltran
The Mets clearly do not believe it is a moral imperative to fire Carlos Beltran in the wake of the massive sign-stealing campaign that has engulfed two major league teams...
Dem hopefuls to pause campaigns for impeachment trial
Democratic senators seeking the party's presidential nomination are facing a new dilemma -- scheduling their campaigns around Trump's impeachment trial in DC. With less than three weeks until the Iowa...
Ex-Yankees manager in mix to clean up Astros mess
The Astros have quickly picked up their search to replace A.J. Hinch. Former Yankees manager Buck Showalter interviewed with Houston on Wednesday and ex-Blue Jays skipper John Gibbons was coming...
Smith & Wesson CEO mysteriously ousted
The parent company of gunmaker Smith & Wesson has ousted its CEO because he allegedly broke an unspecified corporate rule. Chief executive James Debney left his post at American Outdoor...
Demi Lovato announced as Super Bowl 2020 national anthem singer
Demi Lovato is getting really good at this Instagram shock-drop routine. Two days after announcing her return to live singing on Grammys 2020, the "Sober" singer casually revealed Thursday morning...
'Great British Bake Off' host Sandi Toksvig quits show
“The Great British Bake Off” is popular in part because it’s known as a reality show without drama. But that might change — because host Sandi Toksvig has quit after...
Video shows flames shooting from engine as plane leaves Newark
A United Airlines flight to Los Angeles that took off from Newark Airport on Wednesday night was forced to return and make an emergency landing after an apparent engine fire...
Texas man allegedly called for 'all the black people' to be shot at NJ school
A college student in Texas who called for “all the black people” to be shot at a New Jersey high school is facing upgraded charges for suggesting the sick stunt,...
Virginia declares emergency weapons ban ahead of gun rights rally
"The rally is going on no matter what," insisted gun-rights advocate Philip Van Cleave, who said the temporary order is unconstitutional.
Iran's president says there's 'no limit' to nation's nuclear enrichment
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday said that Tehran is now enriching more uranium than before it agreed to the 2015 nuclear accord with world powers. Declaring that there is...
Lawyers ditch Ghosn after escape from Tokyo
Most of Carlos Ghosn's legal team in Japan have quit his case following the fugitive ex-Nissan boss's stunning escape from Tokyo.
Payless steps back from bankruptcy with store reopenings
Last year, Payless was in bankruptcy court for the second time after amassing $473 million in debt.
Woman killed by hit-and-run dump truck in Brooklyn
This is the second pedestrian fatality involving a sanitation truck since the new year.
Delta flight crew never warned air traffic controllers about fuel dump over LA
The crew of a Delta flight did not ask for approval from air traffic controllers before dumping fuel on several Los Angeles area schools, causing minor injuries to children.
Epstein scandal could cost Prince Andrew 24-hour security detail
The UK's Home Office is reviewing Andrew's round-the-clock armed protection service.
Teen's severed head discovered inside burning car
The remains of Keane Mulready-Woods were recovered from a blazing Volvo hatchback after body parts were discovered in a plastic bag in suburban Dublin.
12-year-old 'drag kid' struts his stuff
"Mom, how's my lipstick?" Meet the kid taking over the drag world. At just 12 years old, Desmond Napoles — aka Desmond is Amazing — has gone viral and even...
Rangers podcast: The rivalry feat. Bryan Trottier
It's Thursday, which means a brand-new episode of everyone's favorite New York Rangers podcast, "Up In The Blue Seats." Ron Duguay is joined by Post sports writer Mollie Walker to...
Awkwafina helps NYC say 'Farewell' to dull subway announcements
Awkwafina will be announcing your next stop on the 7 train. The Queens-bred actress — real name, Nora Lum — will be the voice of the 7 train for eight...
Francesa calls out ex-Yankees for sign-stealing criticisms
Mike Francesa has a message for Yankees players and fans upset about the MLB sign-stealing scandal that is enveloping the Astros, Red Sox and Mets — pipe down, you're being...
A cramp couldn't stop Markelle Fultz from stunning Lakers
LOS ANGELES — Markelle Fultz faked LeBron James off his hip, weaved through traffic in the waning seconds and scored the final bucket of his phenomenal triple-double performance. Fultz then...
What doubters are missing when it comes to Jimmy Garoppolo
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Much of the football world — outside of the San Francisco Bay Area — is waiting for Jimmy G to crack. Despite the profound success of...
Donald Cerrone has something most Conor McGregor rivals don't
LAS VEGAS — Not many UFC opponents have earned Conor McGregor’s respect before a match. But Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone seems to have done that judging from their pre-fight press conference...
Nets center forced to exit game with injured finger
PHILADELPHIA — The injury bug is giving the Nets the finger. Center DeAndre Jordan was forced out of Wednesday’s 117-106 loss to the Sixers with a dislocated right middle finger....
What a kinder Conor McGregor means for his UFC return
LAS VEGAS — Can “Notorious” be notorious if he’s no longer notorious outside the Octagon? That’s a question to be answered at UFC 246 Saturday night, when Conor McGregor returns...
Kyrie Irving bluntly spells out the reality Nets have been fighting against
PHILADELPHIA — The Nets have steadfastly insisted they aren’t conceding this season like some gap year waiting for Kevin Durant. But Kyrie Irving addressed the elephant in the room, admitting...
Half-naked sex offender tries to sneak in woman's doggy door, cops say
A convicted sex offender was caught getting naked and trying to sneak into a California couple's home through their doggy door, police said. Leroy Vance, 48, was spotted outside a...
Arizona senior community won't let orphaned grandson stay with grandparents
An Arizona senior living community is forcing out two residents for taking in their orphaned grandson due to age restrictions. Fifteen-year-old Collin Clabaugh’s mother died at a California hospital in...
'I want to see Lord Jesus so bad': Wife killer's final words before execution
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — A Texas inmate with a history of violence against women was executed Wednesday evening for fatally shooting his wife, who had feared she would never get out...
Teen sliced with cane sword in vicious attack caught on video
A teen was chased by two assailants in East Harlem and attacked with a cane sword — but was able to safely duck inside a bodega, police said Wednesday. The...
Chiefs finally get chance to take care of unfinished business
Patrick Mahomes began plotting the Chiefs’ return to this year’s AFC Championship game minutes after falling in last year’s. The Patriots beat the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in that amazing...
Man named James Bond, two others arrested for keeping kids in cages
Three people in Alabama were arrested on child abuse charges for allegedly locking four children in make-shift cages, authorities said.
GOP leader Kevin McCarthy slams SI Rep. Max Rose over Trump impeachment
House Republican Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy accused first-term Staten Island Democratic Rep. Max Rose Wednesday of portraying President Trump as guilty until proven innocent amid the fight over impeachment. McCarthy,...
Fenty Beauty’s new Flypencil eyeliner and Full Frontal mascara are beauty must-haves
Rihanna ghosted us — at least for now — on that R9 album. But our favorite bad gal is still reigning on the beauty charts as she launches a fresh...