March 22, 2021
Video shows moment trash can explodes inside NYC subway station
An explosion inside a trash can at a Midtown subway station on Monday sent several people — including two cops — scrambling for cover. The mini-blast occurred at the Times...
Hero cop killed in Boulder mass shooting identified as father of seven
The hero cop who was one of 10 people gunned down by a mass shooter at a Boulder, Colorado, supermarket Monday afternoon was identified by law enforcement officials as officer...
'Unbelievable' young Rangers star worth the price of admission
Adam Fox may be worth the price of admission but Kris Knoblauch is one of the fortunate ones who actually gets paid to watch the Rangers’ stunning 23-year-old sophomore defenseman...
Michigan proving March Madness doubters wrong
There was a vulnerable No. 1 seed, but it wasn’t Michigan. Not yet, at least. The narrative was about the right conference, but the wrong team. Illinois, it turned out,...
Yankees' fielding was a mess — with one exception
Observations from the Yankees' 4-0 loss to the Phillies in a spring training game on Monday night. What A Fielding Jameson Taillon hasn’t pitched in a real game since 2019,...
Biden regularly speaks and consults with Obama, White House says
President Joe Biden regularly consults with former President Barack Obama, speaking with him on a range of issues, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Monday. Psaki, responding to a...
Islanders top rival in OT
Anthony Beauvillier scored at 3:41 of overtime to lift the visiting Islanders past the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Monday. Beauvillier took advantage of a Philadelphia turnover and scored for the second...
Rangers offense continues to click in win
With the reeling Sabres carrying their 13-game losing skid into the Garden on Monday night, there were instances of the Rangers playing down to their opponents as they often have...
Mets complete one of the rarest plays in baseball
Mets pitcher Jerad Eickhoff had the Astros right where he wanted them in the sixth inning Monday when he loaded the bases with nobody out and Jose Altuve stepped to...
Trump calls DHS boss Mayorkas 'incompetent' over border crisis
Former President Donald Trump on Monday said that Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is "incompetent" in his management of the US-Mexico border crisis, warning the Biden administration will eventually become...
NCAA blue blood making unlikely Sweet 16 trip
The little guys and have-nots aren’t the only unlikely stories in this NCAA Tournament that’s become defined by upsets. Sometimes, the blue bloods can get their elbows dirty and surprise,...
Mets outfielder showcases his bat
Observations from the Mets’ spring training game on Monday. Big Stick Albert Almora Jr.’s highlights this spring have mostly come with his glove, but Monday he smashed a three-run homer...
Homeless man charged with hate crime in NYC anti-Asian attack
A homeless man accused of attacking an Asian woman on her way to a protest against anti-Asian violence in Manhattan over the weekend was arrested on hate crime charges on...
McConnell blasts Biden administration's reported $3 trillion spending plan
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday blasted the Biden administration's reported $3 trillion spending package, which has yet to be officially announced but is said to focus on infrastructure,...
Yankees pitcher exits game with concerning injury
TAMPA — The Yankees have another injury with another high-leverage, lefty reliever. Justin Wilson exited Monday’s game with tightness in his left shoulder, the team said, and is set to...
Creighton can relish return to Sweet 16 — for now
This is no time to be a killjoy, not after the Creighton Bluejays advanced for the first time to the Sweet 16 since the NCAA Tournament expanded in 1985, and...
Nets could move fan favorite at trade deadline
The Nets have been as good as any team in the NBA since acquiring James Harden. But with Thursday’s trade deadline fast approaching — and the buyout market over the...
Mike Piazza all-in on Steve Cohen's ownership of Mets
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Mike Piazza initially thought he might forgo his annual visit to spring training because of the pandemic, but ultimately a sense of duty called. Now...
Trump coy about social media comeback, says Twitter did him 'a favor'
Former President Donald Trump on Monday declined to confirm reports that he's poised to make a social media comeback, but said that in the meantime, he's enjoying emailed press releases...
Trump says he 'expected' Biden fall, believes Harris may replace him as president
Former President Donald Trump on Monday said that he expected President Biden's fall on the steps of Air Force One — and that he also believes Biden's mental state may...
Parents are making deals with their kids to skip spring break
As Miami Beach enters a Spring Break state of emergency and imposes a COVID curfew, parents push to keep their kids safe at home.
US Senate confirms Marty Walsh as next labor secretary in union win
WASHINGTON — The US Senate on Monday confirmed former union leader Marty Walsh, a son of Irish immigrants, as the next labor secretary, boosting Biden’s efforts to expand workers’ protection...
Man slashed during fight aboard Manhattan subway
A 41-year-old man was slashed in the arm during a fight aboard a Manhattan train on Monday, police said. The victim was knifed by a 65-year-old man on a southbound...
NYC restaurants show fighting spirit one year after pandemic
It’s no secret that it takes a brave soul — some might say a crazy one — to open a restaurant in New York City. But after more than a...
Gleyber Torres has become inseparable from his Yankees 'brother'
TAMPA — It didn’t come easily at first for Gleyber Torres, but with time and persistence, the Yankees shortstop finally succeeded. He got DJ LeMahieu to open up. “The first...
Battle for Mets roster spot coming down to the wire
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — In the home stretch of the competition for the Mets’ fifth rotation spot, Joey Lucchesi had a solid but unspectacular start Monday. The left-hander allowed...
The woke takeover of US foreign policy spells doom for trans-Atlantic alliance
Team Biden loves to claim that “America is back.” It’s a foreign-policy slogan designed to reassure American liberals: their values will be promoted at home and abroad, and enlightened foreigners,...
Vladimir Putin says he'll get the coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that he plans to get vaccinated against the coronavirus this week. Putin, 68, said during a televised government meeting about COVID-19 shots available in...
Let them eat Saturdays! Goldman CEO doesn't care if you hate him
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon says he feels your pain. Just don't expect him to do much about it. That was the message the hard-driving CEO gave to 38,000 company...
Alleged Jeffrey Epstein madam Ghislaine Maxwell denied third bail bid
Ghislaine Maxwell's third bid for bail, in which the alleged madam to Jeffrey Epstein offered to renounce her British and French citizenships, was rejected by a federal judge on Monday....
Spring breakers arrested for allegedly drugging, raping woman who later died
Two North Carolina men in Miami over spring break were arrested for allegedly drugging and raping a 24-year-old woman who was found dead in her hotel room, authorities said Monday....
Anti-Asian crime is awful, but 'white supremacy' isn't driving most of it
At least it’s permissible to question the conclusions of federal law-enforcement officials again. During the Russia investigation and afterward, officials like FBI Director Christopher Wray were put on a pedestal...
Controversial Julius Randle call still ticking off Knicks
Tom Thibodeau hasn’t changed his mind after having the chance to review replays of the decisive foul called on Julius Randle in the closing seconds of Sunday’s overtime loss to...
Those tax hits from Washington and Albany are even worse than you think
Anyone not thoroughly shocked by The Post’s examples Sunday of planned tax hikes from Albany and Washington should consider this: Our illustrations didn’t even include Social Security and Medicare taxes, which would...
The data shows lockdowns end more lives than they save
Now that the 2020 figures have been properly tallied, there is still no convincing evidence that strict lockdowns reduced the death toll from COVID-19. But one effect is clear: more...
March Madness favorite's chase for perfection continues
It isn’t just that it’s been 45 years since the last clean sheet. That’s amazing enough. Forty-five years ago the Indiana Hoosiers of Scott May and Kent Benson and Quinn...
How Mets rotation may fill out without Carlos Carrasco
Ten days. Ten days from real baseball. It's a glorious time. Ten days until Jacob deGrom takes the hill against the Nationals. For Mets fans in New York, April 8...
Mets legend's ideal Francisco Lindor scenario probably won't happen
The Mets’ willingness to cross the $300 million threshold with Francisco Lindor underlines their seriousness in wanting to lock in their new shortstop before his Opening Day deadline. The natural...
Mysterious goth nightclub closed amid sexual misconduct claims
Former employees and members of an infamous goth nightclub are alleging the owners fostered an atmosphere of sexual misconduct.
Michael Jordan's Bulls-era Illinois mansion still can't find buyer in 9 years
It's been nine years and Michael Jordan hasn't slam-dunked a buyer on his Illinois mansion from his Chicago Bulls days.
Bruce? Wade? Who deserves the final Yankees roster spots
There has not been too much drama or too many injuries at Yankees spring training so far this March (knock on your local wood). The fifth spot in the rotation...
Top Rangers prospect on verge of highly anticipated return
Vitali Kravtsov is surely not the same player who struggled through his first pro hockey season in North America in 2019-20, but his chance to prove it is already on...
CDC: COVID-19 variants are taking over, US could see 'another surge'
As COVID-19 variants are "a growing proportion" of cases across the US -- and we could see "another avoidable surge" of the virus like Europe if mitigation efforts go out...
DiNapoli must request AG investigate Team Cuomo's nursing-home coverup
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli needs to formally ask Attorney General Tish James to open an investigation into Gov. Cuomo’s disastrous handling of nursing homes — and do it yesterday. Aside...
Letters to the Editor — March 23, 2021
The Issue: The lack of coverage of President Biden’s stumbles on the steps up to Air Force One last week. The Post seems to be alone in reporting about President...
Rising country singer killed in Texas rollover crash
An up-and-coming country singer died in a rollover crash in Texas earlier this month, officials confirmed Monday. Taylor Dee, 33, a well-known musician in North Texas, was considered on her...
Kindergarten teacher's virtual field trip to the zoo melts hearts
A kindergarten teacher has social media feeling as fuzzy as wuzzy the bear thanks to a viral TikTok video of him taking students on a virtual field trip to the...
Giants make another huge splash in free agency
The Giants’ spending spree continued Monday with yet another big splash in free agency. Big Blue reached a deal with cornerback Adoree’ Jackson, a source confirmed, filling a big hole...
VP Harris laughs when asked if she has plans to visit southern border
Vice President Kamala Harris laughed when asked Monday if she planned to visit the US-Mexico border, where a humanitarian and security crisis is unfolding as tens of thousands of Central...
Here's what a 9-year-old boy's shoulder looks like after shark attack
Horrific new photos show a 9-year-old boy’s shredded shoulder and scores of teeth marks after he was bitten by a shark in Florida over the weekend. Mom Kristine Weiskopf told...
How real brides who wore this Amazon wedding dress feel about the gown
Something old, something new; something Prime, something blue. Brides-to-be are saying "yes" to an unexpected dress, as a cut-rate gown from Amazon.com has become the must-have "I do" frock. “I...
Cuo really? Gov. calls female supporter 'darling' amid sex-harass probes
Not even multiple sexual harassment probes will change the way Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks to women. The governor addressed a female supporter as "darling" on his way out of an...
NY restaurants, lawmakers fight to lift 11 p.m. curfew
New York restaurateurs and Republicans on Monday are both making moves to force the state to lift an 11 p.m curfew on bars and restaurants. GOP state lawmakers introduced a...
All the best deals from Everlane's sale section: 15 items you'll love
Everlane's sale section includes great finds on shirts, sweaters, pants, shoes and so much more.
Whom Yankees should choose for final roster spot: Sherman
Among the many challenging items facing evaluators this season is determining what to extract from last year’s 60-game season. A little. A lot. Nothing. Yet, for the Yankees, one of...
10 dead as man with 'AR-15 style' gun goes on supermarket rampage
A gunman opened fire at a Boulder, Colorado, supermarket on Monday afternoon, killing 10 people, including a “heroic” police officer who was one of the first cops to respond to...
White House admits border detention centers 'not places made for children'
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Monday admitted that border detention facilities are "not places made for children," as photos emerge of hundreds being detained there for upward of...
A year into COVID pandemic, veterans halls ‘barely hanging’ on
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — Paul Guilbeault knew the writing was on the wall for the last Veterans of Foreign Wars post in this city south of Boston when businesses across...
Cuomo: No need to slash spending, raise taxes in state budget
Additional federal funds and higher-than-anticipated tax revenues balances the upcoming state budget due April 1 and wipes out the need to slash spending or raise job killing taxes, the Cuomo...
Media trying to make everything about 'white supremacy'
The bodies of the victims hadn’t gone cold, the families had barely begun grieving, when the familiar cottage industry of activists and journalists jumped in to speculate and spread misinformation...
'Us' vs. 'Them:' Twitter labels new Amazon series a Jordan Peele rip-off
"Them," a new Amazon Prime TV series executive produced by Lena Waithe, has been roasted by fans comparing it to Jordan Peele films, specifically the 2017 horror movie "Get Out"...
'Jeopardy!' contestants petition to remove Dr. Oz as guest host
A 2014 study found "half" of all Dr. Mehmet Oz's medical advice to be "baseless and wrong."
African-American intellectuals decry Smith College's false cries of racism
After a black student at Smith College claimed she was racially profiled, the university punished employees and forced them to apologize, while everyone underwent mandatory “antibias” training. But a later...
This country is the happiest in the world — even during COVID
Despite the challenges and uncertainty created by the coronavirus pandemic over the last year, Finland has maintained its status as the happiest country in the world. That’s according to the 2021 World Happiness Report,...
Demi Lovato says she's 'California sober' — but what does that mean?
"California sober" is not really sober.
Misspelled 'Geothals' Bridge sign rankles drivers on Staten Island Expressway
Drivers just can't get over it. The state has installed a garbled new sign on the Staten Island Expressway -- pointing motorists to the "Geothals Bridge." Borough residents ripped state...
Truth-challenged Biden and other commentary
From the right: Truth-Challenged Joe “I’ll always tell you the truth,” President Biden vowed a year ago — yet, the Issues & Insights editors note, he is lying “about the...
Scientists discover Antarctic marine life trapped under ice for half a century
German researchers have uncovered marine life along the Antarctic seafloor for the first time in decades after a massive iceberg calved from the continent's ice sheet last month. The iceberg, dubbed A-74, detached about two weeks ago and began...
Prosecutors probing subway attack on Asian man as possible hate crime
Manhattan prosecutors are investigating whether an attack on a 68-year-old Sri Lankan immigrant riding the subway last week was a hate crime, they said in court Monday. The revelation came...
Free agent joined Jets after new coach got him 'fired up'
New Jets defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins said a sales pitch from coach Robert Saleh sold him on coming to New York. Rankins agreed to a two-year deal worth up to...
Someone just bought a virtual ‘NFT’ house for $500,000
An artist has sold a house that no one can ever live in for $500,000. That's because the house is virtual – it's a digital file traded online just like...
Detective divorcing wife after she was seen in videos at US Capitol riot with other man
Michael Heinl, a 30-year member of the Shaler Township Police Department, filed the papers in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas last month after he asked his wife, Jennifer...
Biden admin sending NSC officials to Mexico, Guatemala amid migrant surge
The Biden administration will send two National Security Council officials to Mexico and Guatemala as the crisis at the US border continues to escalate, the White House announced Monday. News...
Man loses $1M lottery ticket, finds it in parking lot
A Tennessee man who won more than $1 million from the state lottery this month, nearly missed out on the massive prize when he briefly lost his ticket. Nick Slatten of Sparta, brought the...
Psaki: COVID nursing home policy by health dept. nominee 'does not sound' like Cuomo scandal
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Monday claimed controversy over Pennsylvania forcing nursing homes to take COVID-19-positive patients "does not sound at all" like the nursing home admissions scandal...
Why Over is the play in this March Madness matchup
Monday’s battle between Alabama and Maryland for a spot in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 features a pair of teams playing at opposite speeds, with Alabama ranking 13th in the...
Sunburned Gov. Cuomo won't address scorching sex-harass claims
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday told reporters how he basked in the sun over the weekend -- while again hiding behind ongoing investigations to duck questions about the sexual harassment...
Woman arrested after her illegal gun used in murder of pregnant woman, boyfriend
A woman is facing federal gun trafficking charges after her illegal firearm was used in a botched home invasion on Staten Island that led to the death of an expectant...
Landlord sues Ed Norton, NYC over deadly 'Motherless Brooklyn' fire
The landlord of the Harlem building used to film Edward Norton's movie "Motherless Brooklyn" is suing over the deadly set blaze that killed an FDNY firefighter in 2018. In the...
NFL Draft officially set for an in-person return in Cleveland
Cleveland Rocks. Or, it will from April 29 through May 1. That’s when the 2021 NFL Draft will return in a scaled-down version of its pre-COVID-19 glitzy form, with a...
Reputed Colombo mobster, his son take plea deals in racketeering case
Like father, like son. A reputed organized-crime family capo and his son took a pair of plea deals Monday in a case that netted nearly a dozen other accused Colombo mobsters and...
US government imposing severe restrictions on news outlets covering border crisis
The ability of news outlets, including The Post, to document the crisis at the US-Mexico border has been severely restricted in recent weeks, despite repeated assurances from the White House...
US hits China with sanctions over Uighur genocide
The White House on Monday said it will weigh its next steps against China after sanctioning Beijing for conducting a genocide campaign against the Uighur Muslims - a measure that...
Jack Dorsey's first tweet sells for $2.9 million as an NFT
Twitter boss Jack Dorsey sold his first tweet as an NFT for just over $2.9 million dollars on Monday. The tweet is in the form of a non-fungible token --...
Lecturer fired for 'aggressive' use of question marks gets $20K payout
Really?????? A British university lecturer is getting a $20,000 payout for unfair dismissal -- after being fired for aggressively using too many question marks in messages. Dr. Binoy Sobnack was...
Jettisoned Bears QB's fiancée posts message to city of Chicago
Mitch Trubisky and fiancée Hillary Gallagher have nothing but love for the Windy City.
Manhattan subway shovings on pace to more than double in 2021: DA Vance
Subway shoving incidents in Manhattan are on an “alarming” pace to more than double in 2021 — compared to the already abnormally high number tallied in 2020, District Attorney Cy...
WFAN's 'Carton & Roberts' positioned to claim victory in Michael Kay radio war
After six innings of the winter book, WFAN’s “Carton & Roberts” has put itself in position to claim victory in the first full ratings matchup between it and ESPN New...
Colt coach on Carson Wentz: 'This guy still has it'
After a miserable 2020 season, the general sense around the NFL was that Carson Wentz would be a reclamation project and a long shot to return to his elite status...
Las Vegas couple who said son tried to kill himself charged with murder
A Las Vegas couple claimed their 8-year-old son tried to kill himself -- but were soon charged with his murder when investigators discovered his "physical abuse" injuries, police said. Cops...
Get fuller, longer hair with this hair growth serum for under $15
Not all of us can rock salon-style blowouts or have hair like Rapunzel. Thankfully, there’s an organic and natural solution that helps thicken your hair, and it’s this bottle of...
NBA legend dead at 86
Hall of Fame basketball player Elgin Baylor, one of the great NBA stars of the 1960s, died peacefully of natural causes surrounded by his wife and daughter, the Lakers announced...
Psaki blames Biden fall on 'tricky' Air Force One steps after deputy blamed wind
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Monday blamed President Biden's Friday fall on the "tricky" steps leading up to Air Force One after her deputy initially blamed the wind....
Clean up your floor without lifting a finger with this $40 robot vacuum
This ingenious Floor Cleaning Robot Vacuum will suck up all the dirt, dust, and more for you, with no effort required on your part.
Diner charging patrons $50 if staff has to explain mask rules
Anyone who enters this Texas restaurant without a mask will be served a hefty surcharge. Legends Diner in Denton is charging $50 to anyone who asks about its continued mask requirements despite...
Atlanta spa shootings suspect surrendered within 30 seconds: cops
Accused Atlanta spa shooter Robert Aaron Long surrendered within 30 seconds of his car being rammed by state troopers pursuing him, according to an arrest report. Long, 21, was heading...
Congolese presidential candidate dies of COVID-19 hours after polls close
The Republic of the Congo’s main opposition candidate to the incumbent president has died of COVID-19, hours after polls closed this weekend, according to new reports. Guy-Brice Parfait Kolélas, 61,...
Atlanta spa shooting victim remembered as 'kind-hearted' mom
A "kind-hearted" massage therapist who recently returned to work after being laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic was among the eight victims killed in the shooting rampage at three Atlanta-area spas,...
Asian man punched by stranger with brass knuckles in NYC attack
An Asian man was pushed to the ground and punched by a stranger with brass knuckles in Queens, police sources said Monday.
Nets star out at least three games due to 'family matter'
The Nets will be without guards Kyrie Irving and Landry Shamet for at least the upcoming three-game road trip. With Kevin Durant already out and James Harden now listed as...
Teachers lament 'chaotic' COVID rules in German schools
BERLIN — Under pressure to ease Germany's virus restrictions, officials last month agreed to gradually reopen schools. Confirmed COVID-19 cases started climbing again, leading some states to backtrack while others...
Straphanger urinates on Asian woman inside NYC subway car
A man urinated on an Asian woman aboard a Queens-bound subway train over the weekend, cops said Monday. The disgusting act unfolded around 1:30 p.m. Saturday when the creep pulled...
Knicks star reveals COVID battle: Flu 'times 10'
Knicks guard Derrick Rose acknowledged for the first time that he and members of his family tested positive this month for COVID-19, calling it like the flu “times 10” and...
Goldman CEO says he'll try to get exhausted, 100-hour-a-week workers Saturdays off
Goldman Sachs boss David Solomon has heard the complaints from junior bankers about their 100-hour work weeks -- and he promises he'll try to give them Saturdays off. In a...
Toddler reportedly killed when uncle runs over her in driveway
A 2-year-old girl was killed in Texas over the weekend when her teenage uncle accidentally backed over her as she played outside, according to a new report. Itsel Garcia-Hernandez was...
Accusations against star NFL QB include alleged assault earlier this month
Six more lawsuits were filed Monday on behalf of women who allege they were sexually assaulted by NFL star Deshaun Watson, including one woman who says she was assaulted earlier...
Krispy Kreme offers sweet reward for those who have gotten COVID vaccination
How sweet it is! Krispy Kreme announced Monday people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 can get a free original glazed doughnut at US shops -- as long as they...
Russia says US 'missed opportunity' for diplomacy by blowing off debate with Putin
"We note with regret that the American side has not supported (Putin's) proposal to hold talks with U.S President Biden," Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement on Monday.
Yummie sale offers up to 50% off bras for Breast Cancer Awareness week
Think pink. And no, it doesn't need to be October to do so.
Team whose first game was canceled scores March Madness upset
INDIANAPOLIS — Oregon wove its way through a pandemic-altered season filled with injuries, pauses and uncertainty to win a conference title. When another kink surfaced in the NCAA Tournament, the...
Landowner in talks for 'green energy' plant on Queens waterfront
Bruce Teitelbaum, the general partner of RiverLinC, which owns the six-acre site at Vernon Boulevard and 43rd Street, said he's had preliminary discussions with city and state officials about building...
Florida bans 16 exotic pets amid too many disturbing toilet incidents
Reptiles scared the crap out of many-a-human.
Facebook took down 1.3B fake accounts in three months
Facebook disabled more than 1.3 billion fake accounts in the final three months of last year as part of its efforts to tackle misinformation, the company said Monday. The tech...
Rich people are dodging more taxes than the IRS realized, study finds
The richest Americans use crafty methods to dodge taxes on far more income than the feds previously thought, a new study shows. The Internal Revenue Service tries to catch high-income...
Video shows fiery crash that killed three people in California
Dramatic new surveillance video shows the moment a speeding Chevy Camaro slammed into cars at a red light in California Saturday, sparking a fiery blast that killed three people. The...
What are 'voidable years' and how are Giants, NFL using them to beat salary cap?
You’re already familiar with “career years” and “walk years,” but the NFL recently reintroduced “voidable years” into the sports jargon. The Giants became the latest team to participate in salary-cap...
Child fatally shot because over clogged toilet dispute
A 6-year-old girl was gunned down in Texas by a man during an argument over a clogged toilet, police said. Raymeon Means, 35, has been charged with capital murder in...
EU slaps sanctions on 4 Chinese officials over Uyghur abuses
BRUSSELS — The European Union imposed Monday sanctions on four Chinese officials accused of responsibility for abuses against Uyghur Muslims, part of a raft of measures targeting alleged human rights...
Tallest condo tower south of Manhattan launches in Miami
When the new 100-story Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami is complete (it breaks ground next year), it will become the highest residential tower south of Manhattan.
Ravers feel the music at socially distanced silent disco in Barcelona
BARCELONA - Barcelona ravers have found a way to get around COVID-19 curbs on clubs by holding outdoor silent discos in some of the city’s best-known locations. On Sunday, people...
Cops’ posts to private Facebook group show hostility, hate
PITTSBURGH — In a private Facebook group called the Pittsburgh Area Police Breakroom, many current and retired officers spent the year criticizing chiefs who took a knee or officers who...
David Dobrik exits board of Dispo photo app amid Vlog Squad rape scandal
YouTube star David Dobrik has left the board of his photo-sharing app Dispo after a former member of his online comedy crew was accused of rape. Dobrik's departure was the...
New cage facility for migrant children underway in Rio Grande Valley
A new holding center for unaccompanied kids and migrants is being built "as fast as they can" in the Rio Grande Valley as US Customs and Border Protection officials struggle...
Drunken beautician booted off flight for some ugly behavior
Hayley Box, 34 was arrested after she boarded the plane in September without showing her passport and becoming abusive to flight attendants and police.
'No safety concerns' on Mario Cuomo Bridge despite alleged bolt fails: feds
A federal review last week of the structural integrity of the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge found "no safety concerns," the state Thruway Authority said Monday -- following allegations that bridge...
White powder substance mailed to another NYC school
An envelope with an unknown white powder was sent to Manhattan's elite Spence School Monday morning — just days after other schools received similar suspicious packages. Police said the substance was...
Golf icon Greg Norman sells Colorado ranch for $40M
Known as the Great White Shark of pro golf, Greg Norman, and his wife, Kiki, have found a buyer for their $40 million Colorado ranch, The Post can report. Sources say...
Burglars pull off heist straight out of Hollywood at NYC grocery store
Three burglars dressed entirely in black cut a hole in the roof of a Brooklyn grocery store and made off with nearly $50,000 in a weekend caper, cops said Monday.
Here's the rogues' gallery of suspected rapists, killers and pedophiles trying to cross into US
US border authorities have posted online a terrifying gallery of illegal immigrants they recently busted crossing in from Mexico — including suspected pedophiles, rapists and murderers. The parade of at...
School blasts parents for 'skimpy' clothes during kid pickups, dropoffs
Officials at Seymour Primary School in Crawley, West Sussex, sent home a “Playground Etiquette” letter to all parents asking them to cover up during pick-up and drop-off – and to...
High school football player dies after collapsing during game
Emmanuel "Manny" Antwi, 18, a senior lineman at Kennedy High School, fell on the sidelines to the ground during the fourth quarter of the team's season opener Friday night in Greenhaven,...
Cuomo should slow NY's reopening as COVID-19 variants appear: de Blasio
New York should "reassess" and slow the rate at which it is reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday -- shortly after New Jersey Gov. Phil...
Russell Simmons finally found a buyer for his discounted NYC penthouse
Disgraced music mogul and entrepreneur Russell Simmons is finally in contract to sell his Financial District penthouse -- nine years after it first went on the market. Simmons was plagued...
Cuomo appears in Mount Vernon, where lawmaker has called on him to resign
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday made yet another public appearance without taking any questions from reporters during a trip to Westchester County on Monday.
New video shows dad entering San Diego Zoo elephant enclosure with child
Chilling new video shows the moment an elephant charged a 25-year-old man and his toddler at the San Diego Zoo -- with the dad dropping his daughter during the harrowing...
Trump says Biden is 'bought and paid for' by China
Former President Donald Trump says he wrote President Biden a lengthy letter "from the heart" before he left the White House — even though he believes Biden is "bought and...
Fauci on Russia's COVID vax: 'It looks pretty good'
After an initial dose of skepticism about Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine, Dr. Anthony Fauci now admits data on the Sputnik V jab leads him to believe it is “quite effective." “I’ve...
BASE jumper drops to his death off building as parachute fails to open
A man plunged to his death in Florida after his parachute failed to open when he jumped from a hotel balcony, authorities said. The unidentified man leaped from the 14th-floor...
'Simpsons' voice actor Hank Azaria lists Westchester home for $3.2M
Queens-born actor and comedian Hank Azaria -- the iconic voice of "The Simpsons" characters, such as Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggum and, formerly, Apu -- has listed his 19th-century Westchester "country...
William Shatner is 90 today, and still working his ass off
Amid the COVID pandemic, this vaccinated dog lover and music-maker is on the cutting edge of tech.
Paper's 'f--king hot nurse' photo caption went unnoticed for hours, sparks ire
Gannett’s Asbury Park Press, the third-largest daily newspaper in New Jersey, sparked outrage over the weekend when it published a photo caption of “a f–king hot nurse” administering a COVID...
Supreme Court to consider reinstating death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber
The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear the feds' case seeking to reinstate the death penalty for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the man convicted of carrying out the 2013 Boston Marathon...
Donald Trump reveals who he thinks is future of 'stacked' GOP
Speaking on the debut episode of "The Lisa Boothe Show," the 45th commander-in-chief made the remarks after being asked who he believed were the ones to watch in the next...
'The Simpsons' creator 'proud' of Apu despite racism controversy
Matt Groening has insisted he is "proud" of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, the controversial South Asian character from "The Simpsons" accused of being a racist stereotype. "I think the Apu stories are...
NBA coach completely dejected after team's 20th straight loss
Stephen Silas' body language said it all. Even with the Houston Rockets coach wearing a mask, he could not hide his dejection after the Rockets lost their 20th straight game...
Volcanic eruption captured in stunning closeup videos as lava flows
Now that’s a hot shot.
De Blasio welcomes high school students back, details new opt-in period
Mayor Bill de Blasio welcomed some 55,000 9th through 12th graders back into the buildings Monday as Big Apple’s high schools re-opened for in-person learning for the first time since...
Robert Kraft on Patriots' spending spree: 'We're in this business to win'
Patriots owner Robert Kraft dug deep into his pockets to make sure the dynasty isn’t dead. “In my 27 years as owner,” Kraft told NBC Sports’ “Football Morning in America”...
114-year-old New Jersey theme park prepares to be auctioned off
A 114-year-old theme park in Clementon, New Jersey, is about to go on the auction block. On Friday, interested buyers visited the closed Clementon Amusement Park & Splash World -- about 30 minutes...
Volunteer recording duo yelling anti-Asian slurs in Queens has phone swatted
The victim, a member of the Main Street Patrol, spotted two men yelling anti-Asian slurs on Kissena Boulevard near Barclay Avenue in Flushing around 5 p.m. Sunday when he started...
Rep. Crenshaw, MSNBC host clash over situation at the border
A war of words that started last week on Twitter between Rep. Dan Crenshaw and an MSNBC host over the surge of unaccompanied children at the southern border carried over...
GoFundMe for Atlanta spa shooting victim's sons nears $2.8M
A GoFundMe page for the two sons of Atlanta spa shooting victim Hyun Jung Grant continues to draw donations -- reaching nearly $2.8 million by Monday morning. Randy Park, the...
New York expands vaccine eligibility to new age group
New Yorkers age 50 and over will be eligible to receive a coveted COVID-19 vaccination starting Tuesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday. Cuomo had lowered the eligibility age to 60 from 65...
Toni Morrison's former Tribeca condo sells with $4.2M ask
The estate of Toni Morrison, the late Nobel laureate and literary icon, is in contract.
Japanese same-sex couple overjoyed by marriage ruling
TOKYO - Jenny and Narumi wept for happiness last week when a Japanese court ruled that barring same-sex marriages was unconstitutional, a decision that allowed them to move a step...
Cartels using kids as decoys in drug smuggling operation: sheriff
HIDALGO COUNTY, Texas -- Mexico’s ruthless drug cartels are using helpless children as decoys to smuggle their members into the US — courtesy of the Biden administration’s relaxed immigration policies, law...
Women with hearing loss in Gaza make animations to raise awareness
GAZA - A group of Palestinian women with hearing loss are using stop motion animation to make short films to teach children about their condition. The eight women say they...
Cuomo accuser's lawyer alleges 'interference' in AG probe
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office is using "in-house attorneys" to meddle with the independent investigation into mounting allegations of sexual misconduct against him, a lawyer for one of his accusers alleged...
Trump says migrants will be 'flowing in by the millions' because of Biden
Trump attributed the surge to Biden's policies, including his termination last month of the "Remain in Mexico" policy that required Central Americans to await US asylum decisions while staying in...
Bodybuilder's death at 54 shocks fans, family
Shock and grief rippled across the professional bodybuilding community Sunday after the death of entertaining competitor Andy Haman was revealed by his son on social media. The cause of death...
To the rescue: Leslie Jones hilariously live-tweets 'Justice League'
She's here to save this "long ass" movie.
Claudia Conway's 'American Idol' performance was full of surprises
Her mama Kellyanne Conway showed up to cheer her on — and so did the judges' panel.
Australia to rescue thousands as Sydney faces worst floods in 60 years
PITT TOWN, Australia (Reuters) - Australia was set on Monday to evacuate thousands more people from suburbs in Sydney’s west, battered by the worst flooding in 60 years, with torrential...
Giuliani wanted 'Borat' crew busted for extortion after hotel scene
Rudy Giuliani wanted the NYPD to bust the “Borat” crew for extortion after he got caught in a compromising-appearing position in a Manhattan hotel -- but police determined no crime had been...
Three fully vaccinated Hawaii residents infected with coronavirus
Three people in Hawaii who were fully vaccinated have tested positive for COVID-19 -- but health officials are still urging everyone to get jabbed. The individuals became infected after receiving...
David Wright remembers 'gracious' Shannon Forde five years after passing
Man, does time fly. Five years have passed since Shannon Forde, longtime media-relations official for the Mets, died after a long battle with breast cancer in March 2016. Maybe the...
Couple married for nearly 67 years die minutes apart from COVID
An elderly Florida husband and wife about to celebrate their 67th wedding anniversary both died of COVID-19 -- succumbing just minutes apart, according to their family. Former preachers and missionaries...
Three-alarm fire injures five, including two FDNY firefighters
The fire broke out on the second floor -- and the flames extended to the third floor -- of an apartment building on Tilden Avenue near East 29th Street in...
NFT digital artwork by humanoid robot Sophia up for auction
HONG KONG - Robot artist Sophia, whose first artwork goes up for auction on Wednesday, says she draws inspiration for her work from people and is open to future creative...
Wearing your mask wrong can cause neck pain
COVID-19 is a real pain in the neck.
Video shows moment cops open fire on man who pulled gun during stop -- Warning: Graphic content
A convicted felon in Kentucky apparently hell-bent on not going back to prison pulled out a gun during a traffic stop and was fatally shot by officers, intense video shows.
Talented surfer dead at 22 after freak accident while training for Olympics
The top surfer in El Salvador has passed away following a freak accident in which she was struck by lightning. Katherine Diaz was 22.
GameStop to release first earnings report since 'Reddit rally' stock frenzy
GameStop, the videogame retailer that took center stage in the "Reddit rally," is about to give investors a fresh look at its actual business. On Tuesday, the company is slated...
Biden his time: Prez will visit US border 'at some point' during migrant crisis
President Biden will visit the US border "at some point" as a migrant crisis continues to spiral out of control under his administration.
Creep attempts to kidnap 8-year-old boy in subway station
A stranger attempted to kidnap an 8-year-old boy from his mother in a shocking incident at a Bronx subway station last week, cops said Monday. The boy and his 35-year-old...
Breaking down today's March Madness games
Here’s The Post’s guide to some of Monday’s best NCAA Tournament games: (7) Oregon vs. (2) Iowa 12:15 p.m., CBS After getting an unprecedented free pass into the Round of...
Doctors protest in Myanmar as crackdown claims more lives
MANDALAY, Myanmar — Health care workers marched through Myanmar’s second-biggest city Sunday as part of a broad civil disobedience movement against last month’s coup. While their protest was left alone,...
Father-son duo charged in dramatic Carlos Ghosn escape
Japanese prosecutors on Monday charged two American men with helping former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn in his dramatic escape from Tokyo.
A rapid COVID-19 vaccine rollout backfired in some US states
Despite the clamor to speed up the US vaccination drive against COVID-19 and get the country back to normal, the first three months of the rollout suggest faster is not...
Language barrier to blame in woman's Uber kidnapping: lawyer
Kamal Essalak, a 47-year-old Massachusetts man originally from Morocco, pleaded not guilty Monday to a kidnapping charge following his Saturday arrest on an outstanding warrant in Boston Municipal Court for...
WFAN star leaving to work for Bill Simmons
John Jastremski is leaving WFAN to work for Bill Simmons and The Ringer, The Post has learned. Jastremski, 33, has been a quirky, rising star on the FAN in his...
School official refuses to quit over racist tweets, including one that called Asians 'house n-----s'
The black vice president of the San Francisco school board is refusing to resign amid fierce backlash over a series of racist tweets she made against Asian-Americans in 2016 –...
The insane amount of money US-Mexico border traffickers earned each day last month
Criminal cartels that are trafficking families, women, children and single adults over the southern border earned as much as $14 million a day in February, according to a report on...
Star NBA rookie likely out for season in injury crusher
LaMelo Ball’s sensational rookie season might be over. The Hornets announced their point guard – the frontrunner for NBA Rookie of the Year – underwent an MRI that revealed he...
Riot against proposed protest law leaves 20 cops injured
Thousands of Britons rioted into the early hours Monday against plans to give UK police new powers to crackdown on protests -- leaving 20 cops injured, including one with a...
Russia tries to enlist China in pushback against US dollar, sanctions
Russia's foreign minister began a visit to China on Monday by seeking to enlist Beijing in an effort with Moscow to reduce their dependence on the US dollar and push...
Giants vs. Jets: Which team made the better receiver splash?
The Giants and the Jets both made free-agent splashes at wide receiver over the last week. Now, we get to watch for the next few years to see who made...
Sandra Oh speaks out at Stop Asian Hate rally: 'I am proud to be Asian'
“If you see something, will you help me?” she asked. “We must understand, as Asian-Americans, we just need to reach out our hand to our sisters and brothers and say,...
Leon Black leaving helm of Apollo amid Jeffrey Epstein controversy
Billionaire Leon Black is leaving Apollo Global Management in a surprise announcement as controversy continues to swirl around his ties to pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. The giant buyout firm said...
Best friend of woman who vanished from yacht disputes boyfriend's timeline
The best friend of a British woman who was last seen aboard her boyfriend’s luxury catamaran in the US Virgin Islands two weeks ago says the timeline of her disappearance...
Shocking photos provide a glimpse into overcrowded Customs tent city
Heartbreaking new photos show the inhuman living conditions that hundreds of illegal immigrant kids are forced to endure at a temporary US Customs and Border Protection shelter in Texas. Democratic...
Suspected drug dealer may have delivered heroin by drone: cops
A suspected drug dealer in California was really flying high – allegedly using a drone to deliver heroin, police said. John Thomas Piani, 51, of Simi Valley, was busted Friday,...
Bernie Sanders clashes with Elon Musk over massive fortune
Elon Musk says he's hoarding wealth for a good cause — but it's not good enough for Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Bet against these March Madness heavyweights in the second round
Two of VSiN’s college hoops handicappers drill into some of Monday’s second-round games in the NCAA Tournament. No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 8 LSU Youmans: It’s obvious the Big Ten’s...
Disappearing ink: New tattoo studio offers art that fades in a year
Go ahead, get that inevitable ex's name inked.
Move over, Dr. Seuss — Dr. Fauci is getting the children's book treatment
The nation's top infectious disease -- who became a household name during the COVID-19 pandemic -- will be featured in a new book about his life called, "Doctor Fauci: How...
Woman attacked while on way to anti-Asian violence rally
A woman on her way to an anti-Asian violence protest over the weekend was punched twice in the face by a brute in NoHo, police said Monday. The 37-year-old victim...
Nearly 1,000 unaccompanied migrant kids held by border patrol for over 10 days
Over 800 unaccompanied migrant children have spent more than 10 days in US Customs and Border Protection custody, according to a report, despite the 72-hour legal limit for minors. A...
This CEO thinks he convinced Elon Musk to push Tesla's investment into bitcoin
MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor thinks his tweets to Elon Musk deserve some credit for inspiring Tesla's blockbuster investment in bitcoin. Saylor became a corporate crypto pioneer last year when his...
March Madness cinderella 'enjoying the journey' after stunning upset
These kids today, man. Joe Golding has been after them all year: Get off your cell. Live a little. Focus on taking mental pictures to sustain your memories, don’t worry...
Miami extends curfew to crack down on unruly spring break mob
Miami has extended its highly unusual emergency measures -- including 8 p.m.-to-6 a.m. curfews and causeway closures -- through April 12 to quell the crowds of unruly spring breakers who...
New York City high schools reopen today for in-person learning
New York City high schools are set to re-open for in-person learning Monday, for the first time since November. About half of the city’s 488 high schools will be offering...
Work it! NYC indoor fitness classes open at 33% capacity
The classes -- which have been barred in the Big Apple since August -- are allowed only at 33 percent capacity and on a limited schedule that allows cleaning and...
Sick tigers, nurses in trash bags and human parking spots: NY's year of COVID
What a year. Monday marks exactly one year since Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the “New York State on PAUSE” executive order — officially shutting down the Empire State in an...
What I learned as a COVID contact tracer in NYC
I was a COVID-19 contact tracer in New York City and, for a short time, people would unlock their vulnerabilities and allow me into their lives. I didn’t get into...
Ohio's Cinderella run is just getting started
The bubble isn’t enough. Freeze Gonzaga in carbonite before COVID can pull another VCU and hand the Zags its only loss of the season. Ohio (+5.5) over Creighton: The show...
Goose with arrow through head rescued
A Canada goose survived an arrow being shot — and stuck — through its head in Boulder, Colorado. Watch the dramatic rescue as the injured bird was taken in for...
AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine found to be 79% effective: study
Advanced trial data from a U.S. study on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine shows it is 79% effective, the company announced Monday in long-awaited research that may answer some questions about...
Border agents releasing asylum-seeking migrants into US without court date
Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley are releasing asylum-seeking migrants into the US without issuing them court dates amid an influx of unlawful crossings along the border, a...
Family of Asian woman shot to death in California call for hate crime probe
The family of an Asian woman who was shot to death in Compton, California, this weekend are pleading with authorities in the city to investigate her killing as a hate...
Knicks center finally returns, only to leave with another injury
Mitchell Robinson appeared to twist his ankle during his first game back in the Knicks’ lineup since Feb. 12. The 7-foot center returned after missing 15 games with a broken...
Knicks star's crybaby act is quickly getting old
The Knicks have won a lot more this season than anyone could have imagined and done so gracefully. And in the past six days, the Knicks have lost three games...
Man dies after being shot in neck on Brooklyn street
A man was shot and killed during a fight on a Brooklyn street Sunday night, police said. The victim was shot in the neck by another man he was arguing...
Oregon State's improbable March Madness run continues
Loyola Chicago and Sister Jean getting back to Sweet 16 is a heartwarming story. Oral Roberts becoming the second 15-seed in tournament history to reach the second weekend is what...
Blake Griffin makes Nets statement with first dunk in two years
Blake Griffin finally made his Nets debut Sunday. It was the veteran forward’s two-handed dunk — his first since 2019 — that had the Barclays Center crowd on its feet....
Priest, two dominatrices slapped with vandalism charges after altar threesome
A former Louisiana priest and two dominatrices were slapped with vandalism charges for having sex atop a church altar in September of last year, a report said. Travis Clark, 37,...
Rutgers basketball legend, dead at 82
Before Rutgers lost its NCAA Tournament game Sunday night, it suffered an even greater loss. Radio analyst and former assistant coach Joe Boylan passed away at the age of 82...