April 14, 2021
Mets reliever comes through after layoff
It was a long nine days between relief appearances for Aaron Loup, but Wednesday night the lefty reliever provided the Mets the kind of bullpen boost they’d hoped for when...
Fowl intent: Man arrested for running over bar's beloved goose
A Tennessee man was arrested Wednesday on charges he deliberately ran over and killed a goose that had been a fixture at a local sports bar for over a decade....
Kevin Durant outrage underscores unpopular Nets truths
Was there something inspiring and feel-good about all this? Sure. The Nets trailed the 76ers by 22 points with under 8 ½ minutes left at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center on...
Russian retribution: White House to reportedly announce sanctions on Russia
The Biden White House is set to impose sanctions on Russia as retribution for the SolarWinds hack and efforts to meddle in US elections.
Minnesota protesters, police clash for fourth straight night after Daunte Wright shooting
Tempers flared on Wednesday during a fourth straight night of protests outside a Minnesota police station in response to the cop-killing of Daunte Wright. Police declared an unlawful assembly and...
Pitcher throws no-hitter after losing perfect game late
CHICAGO — Carlos Rodón jumped around near the mound, surrounded by exuberant teammates. All the injuries, all the uncertainty, it seemed like a lifetime ago. From no roster spot to...
Here's how much Facebook spent for Mark Zuckerberg security in 2020
Facebook shelled out roughly $23.4 million in 2020 to protect its founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The massive amount includes about $13.4 million for personal security for Zuckerberg, along with...
Corrupt ex-mayor of NY town running for old seat thanks to state loophole
Two crooks want to become mayor of Spring Valley in Rockland County -- but only one is eligible to run, a state judge ruled Wednesday. In an only-in-New York story,...
Knicks stymie star late for big win in front of James Dolan
NEW ORLEANS — After point guard Immanuel Quickley buried a 3-pointer to give the Knicks a 10-point lead in the second quarter, a visiting bluesman sitting baseline clapped extra hard...
Mets whip Phillies again as lefty outduels Zack Wheeler
Last week in Philadelphia, David Peterson got rocked. In the rematch Wednesday night, Peterson rocked. The Mets left-hander matched a career-high with 10 strikeouts and gave up just two hits...
Shorthanded Nets fall short in battle for first
The Nets and 76ers hadn’t played each other at full strength this entire regular-season, and they still haven’t after Wednesday’s first-place showdown in Philadelphia. The shorthanded Nets rested their starters,...
Why would anyone want to be a cop with the way they're being treated : Devine
Who would want to be a cop in America? It’s open season on anyone who wears a badge, so no wonder recruitment is down, retirements are up and the streets...
Mom charged with killing teen son, burying him under clothes in bedroom
An Ohio woman is charged with murder and assault, after she allegedly killed her teenage son and hid his body in his bedroom for two months. The body of Dominic...
Clint Frazier's late benching may be telling Yankees sign
DUNEDIN, Fla. — If you look closely, it sure seems like the Yankees are using a platoon in left field, as a change in the Blue Jays’ pitching plans put...
North Carolina teacher killed in shootout with Mexican cartel
A North Carolina teacher was gunned down in a shootout with members of a Mexican drug cartel last week, a report said. Barney Harris, who taught and coached basketball at...
Pack mentality: Democrats plan to add 4 justices to give them majority of Supreme Court
Democrats are preparing to unveil legislation that would add four seats to the US Supreme Court. The bill, first reported by the Intercept, is expected to be introduced in both...
Baylor refuses title Jeep after dealer's 'out of the hood' remark
WACO, Texas — Baylor and coach Scott Drew have refused to accept a vehicle wrapped with the school's national championship logo after an insensitive remark made by the dealership's general...
Father charged with murder after 5-year-old daughter dies in DUI accident
A California man is facing murder charges after his 5-year-old daughter died when he allegedly crashed his car while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Another child was injured...
BLM activist charged with anti-Asian hate crime
A Black Lives Matter activist from Seattle has been arrested -- for an alleged anti-Asian hate crime, according to reports. Christopher Hamner, 51, who is black, was charged with allegedly...
Rutgers gives coach five-year extension
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Hall of Fame women's basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer has agreed to a five-year contract extension that will keep her at Rutgers through the 2025-26 season. The...
Getting closer to the truth with Jed Lowrie-Mets surgery mess
Across the country from Citi Field, Jed Lowrie is raking with a surgically repaired knee — and he has claimed the Mets would not allow him to get the knee...
The Knicks' quest to land Zion Williamson begins with a bang
Before he took his first snap with the Jets, Zach Wilson would have already been scrambling in vain. Zion Williamson would have owned this town as surely as the Steinbrenners...
Whoa Canada! Lawmaker caught nude during virtual legislative meeting
A Canadian lawmaker was caught in the buff during a virtual House of Commons conference on Wednesday, a report said. William Amos, a Liberal MP, was recorded on camera standing...
Madoff's secrets revealed by his prison pen pal
Jim Campbell's new book, "Madoff Talks," comes out in two weeks. Here, he reveals some of what he learned about the notorious case via letters from the fraudster himself and...
How Nets are viewing the battle for No. 1 seed in East
First is better than second, and victory beats defeat. But for the Nets, health trumps everything. Not that the Nets are throwing games. But for Wednesday’s first-place showdown in Philadelphia,...
Anti-anti-crime policies harm the most vulnerable New Yorkers
Let’s start with a truth: Neither the police nor our other criminal-justices institutions are perfect. Their imperfections are worth the attention of those in a position to address them. But...
Body of missing LSU freshman found in Mississippi River
The body of a Louisiana State University freshman missing since last week was found in the Mississippi River, authorities said Wednesday. LSU Chief of Police Bart Thompson confirmed that remains...
Mets coach confident offense will start rolling soon
A few big-name Mets have gotten off to quiet starts this season. But because of the small sample size and the irregular schedule to begin the season, hitting coach Chili...
Justin Bieber calls out pastors who put ‘themselves on this pedestal’
Pastors don't belong on pedestals — thus spake Justin Bieber. In an interview with GQ, the pop superstar opened up about how he feels when pastors let fame go to...
What even is NFT art?
NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, have revolutionized the digital art world. The unique signature keys associated with NFTs have created a new cryptocurrency marketplace. What are they, how do they work...
Businesses are struggling to hire workers — and say Uncle Sam is to blame
Workers are hard to find despite the vaccination rollout and a stubbornly high unemployment rate — and business owners say Uncle Sam is to blame.Just this past Monday, Sean Macari,...
Tenn. blood clot patient doesn't regret getting J&J vaccine
A Tennessee woman, who was hospitalized for blood clots after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, is speaking out about her ordeal. The unidentified patient spoke with several media...
Shocking pics show hazards students with disabilities face in NYC school buildings
The city's 26,000 special needs students are enrolled in schools buildings with hazardous and unsafe conditions -- including peeling paint, disabled door alarms, cracked playground and a shortage of EpiPens,...
How Yankees can address their crappiness
What’s the difference between a crappy baseball team and a good baseball team that plays crappily? Twelve games into the season, absolutely nothing. Hence, it’s time for the Yankees to...
Giants cut well-traveled cornerback
Maybe, given the arc of his NFL career to date, cornerback Ryan Lewis expected his release by the Giants. After Lewis played just one season with the Giants, they announced...
House Judiciary Committee votes to establish reparations commission
The House Judiciary Committee voted Wednesday to establish a commission on reparations — potentially granting perks to people eight generations removed from slavery. The measure passed 25-to-17, though it was expected to have...
J&J COVID vaccine to remain on pause in US for now
A federal advisory committee said Wednesday it needs time and evidence to determine if the shot is linked to serious blood clots experienced by a handful of patients.
NY Times wants to defund the police — except the one in its lobby
Last year, The New York Times ran an opinion piece titled “Yes, We Mean Literally Abolish The Police,” as well an editorial claiming “. . . too often in recent...
Harris' hopeless 'root cause' prescription for the border
It’s worse than we thought: Vice President Kamala Harris just identified the “root cause” of the surge in illegal migrants at the southern border: climate change. There's “the need for...
'Moulin Rouge!' star won't return, slams Broadway's Scott Rudin silence
The Broadway lights are dimming for Karen Olivo’s run as Satine in “Moulin Rouge!”
'Godfather of Harlem' meets the 'French Connection' in Season 2
It's been 16 months since "Godfather of Harlem" ended its maiden run on Epix.
New Mexico governor shells out $62,500 for alleged crotch grab
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s campaign has shelled out at least $62,500 to a former staffer after he accused her of grabbing his crotch and laughing at him in...
Soldier seen in viral video harassing black man is charged with assault
A white US soldier was arrested Wednesday after being caught on viral video aggressively pursuing and shoving a black man in a South Carolina neighborhood. Jonathan Pentland, 42, was charged...
Letters to the Editor — April 15, 2021
The Issue: Black Lives Matter founder Patrisse Khan-Cullor’s purchase of four homes worth $3.2 million. There has been a lot of talk about Black Lives Matter activist and co-founder Patrisse...
The only way Giants will pick quarterback at NFL Draft
As part of The Post’s 2021 NFL Draft preview, we examine what the Giants might do at each position. Wednesday: Quarterback. Here is what the Giants might do with the...
President Biden wise to end Afghan war — but why choose 9/11 to do it?
The longest war in United States history is finally coming to a close: President Joe Biden announced Wednesday a full force withdrawal from Afghanistan by Sept. 11. It’s a bittersweet...
A 'new normal' of criminality will outlast COVID unless NYC pols wise up
Common-sense policing must be reinstated. It’s the only way to stop the fear of random violence permeating our communities in NYC.
CNN staffer tells Project Veritas network played up COVID-19 death toll for ratings
The CNN staffer who was secretly recorded admitting the network used "propaganda" to help get Joe Biden elected president also said they played up the COVID-19 death toll for ratings...
The Mets are flushing away greatness: Sherman
Jacob deGrom is fine. Financially, he does not have a state-of-the-art contract, considering all the deferrals in it. But, no matter how it is dispensed, deGrom is still to earn...
Millennials can finally afford homeownership, causing a shortage
So close, and yet so far. As various factors finally make homeownership attainable for frequently maligned millennials, a new hurdle has appeared: Not enough houses to go around. According to...
Shaq shoots his shot with NCAA star's 'fine momma'
Shaquille O'Neal didn't stick to the script while interviewing Baylor Lady Bears star guard DiDi Richards. On Tuesday night, Richards appeared virtually on "Inside The NBA" to discuss her triumphant...
5 engagement rings and a helicopter: Couple's flashy proposal goes viral
Many girls just want a rock, but Brittney Miller got five.
Disney adopts 'gender inclusive' costumes for theme park staff
It's a whole new world at Disney -- and tattoos and gender-bending are welcome. The Mouse House is now allowing cast members at its theme parks to show up to...
The big question hanging over Jets' expected QB pick
As part of The Post's 2021 NFL Draft preview, we examine what the Jets might do at each position. Wednesday: Quarterback. This one is not what the Jets might do,...
MTA quietly cutting bus service to skimp on overtime, union leader claims
The MTA has been canceling more buses in recent months, a top-ranking union official says -- accusing the agency of nixing the trips to avoid hiring more workers or paying...
Florida 7-year-old shot while sleeping in home, mother injured
A double shooting near West Palm Beach, Fla. left a 7-year-old boy dead. The child's mother was also injured when at least one shooter opened fire at the Riviera Beach...
California Gold Rush town votes to remove noose from logo
A California town, known as "Hangtown" for its reputation of lynching suspected criminals during the Gold Rush, will remove a hanging noose from its logo. Placerville's city council voted unanimously...
Getting vaccinated is how we beat Fauci and other lockdown-forever loons
The best kept secret of the pandemic — kept secret especially by our perma-doom-saying public-health authorities — is that the COVID-19 vaccines work. They work very, very well. Yes, even...
CDC director: Blood clots in J&J patients 'similar' to WHO-approved AstraZeneca
Blood clots reported in recipients of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are "similar" to the adverse reaction linked to AstraZeneca's shot in Europe, a top health official said Wednesday. CDC...
Kristin Smart was allegedly killed during rape attempt, DA says
Kristin Smart, the California college student missing since 1996, was killed during a rape by a fellow freshman — who may have gone on to sexually assault other women over...
Controversial host believes his ESPN days are over: 'Who cares?'
Controversial radio host Dan Dakich isn’t losing any sleep worrying about his future as an ESPN college basketball analyst. Dakich’s heated social media feud with male and female college professors...
Woman with 'demonic' Chihuahua uses OnlyFans to support foster pets
This would-be porn star has a penchant for pestilent pooches.
A look at the punk treasures inside Joey Ramone's East Village apartment
Joey Ramone was arguably the biggest punk-rock star of the 1970s. A looming presence on New York's music scene, the Ramones vocalist died 20 years ago today, on April 15,...
Small-school wonder among other top QBs in NFL Draft
The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his Top 10 quarterbacks in this year’s 2021 NFL Draft, based on evaluations and conversations with people around the league: 1. Trevor Lawrence, Clemson, 6-6,...
Top-rated Dyson vacuums, purifiers and heaters are 40% off in this Zulily sale
Zulily is hosting a flash sale on the popular Dyson brand and you don't want to miss out on all the great savings.
It's official: Kim Godwin named president of ABC News
Kim Godwin, a longtime producer and executive at CBS News, has grabbed the top job at ABC News. The history-making hire, which leaked out last week, sets up Godwin as...
Biden says parts of the US are 'backsliding' to Jim Crow era
President Biden said Wednesday that parts of United States are "backsliding" into the Jim Crow era, alleging that the voter integrity laws being passed throughout the nation are comparable to...
Queens 'Wolverine' hit with slew of charges for trying to kill BLM protesters: DA
The Queens "Wolverine" who donned a glove of blades as he chased down BLM protesters was hit with a 39-count indictment, prosecutors announced Wednesday.
Cuomo extends NY bar and restaurant curfew to midnight, reopens horse and auto races
New York bars and restaurants will soon be able to stay open until midnight beginning next week, pushing back the current 11 p.m. COVID-19 curfew, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday....
CEO trades $11.3M Pierre co-op for huge townhouse in just two days
Two days is all it took one former CEO to buy and sell two homes over $11 million each.
Bella Hadid’s NYC penthouse sells for $6.5 million
The sale comes only a week after she listed the 2,500-square-foot Soho space.
More NYC parents sue DOE for return to in-person classes
More Big Apple parents have sued for a return to full-time, in-person classes in city schools -- arguing that the future of an entire generation of kids will be put...
Buying diamonds in lockdown? WhatsApp can be your best friend
MILAN - As Italy entered a new coronavirus lockdown and shut shops in March, Genoa-based jeweler Gismondi 1754 turned to messaging service WhatsApp to sell a 300,000 euro diamond ring...
Jake Paul is 'delusional' ahead of boxing showdown
Ben Askren does not sound too worried about Jake Paul. “Jake thinks he's a high-level boxer. I think he's fairly delusional," Askren said, via USA Today, just days before the...
Model detained in Dubai for X-rated shoot claims she was forced to pose nude
One of the Ukrainian models detained in Dubai for an X-rated photoshoot that made international headlines claims she was forced to take part in the stunt – and is still...
Construction worker shot dead in NYC
A construction worker was shot dead on City Island Wednesday by a gunman whose bicycle escape was cut short when he was hit by a vehicle nearby, cops say. Lizbeth...
Pausing J&J vax is a net harm and other commentary
Libertarian: Pausing J&J Vax Is a Net Harm The pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was based on six cases of a rare blood-clot disorder after 6.8 million jabs,...
NYPD mulls move to 12-hour shifts in anticipation of Chauvin trial protests
The NYPD is considering mandatory 12-hour shifts as police brass brace for the possibility of protests in the city when the Derek Chauvin trial ends, The Post has learned. An announcement...
Blade aims to cut down on noise with new quiet 'electric vertical aircrafts'
Blade says it’s looking to lower the racket from helicopters and private jets shuttling between the Big Apple and the Hamptons -- with the help of a newfangled, super-quiet flying...
Madoff's lawyer admits disgraced client wasn't perfect in most obvious statement ever
Bernie Madoff's lawyer defended the disgraced financier even after his death on Wednesday, saying that while he wasn't perfect -- "no man is." Attorney Brandon Sample said in a statement...
Johnson & Johnson reveals two more blood-clot cases in vaccine recipients
Johnson & Johnson on Wednesday disclosed two more cases of people who suffered from rare blood clots after receiving the company’s COVID-19 vaccine -- including an otherwise healthy, 25-year-old man....
Border Patrol agents discover 18 adults, two kids hiding under a trailer's boards
Border Patrol agents stopped a trailer at a border checkpoint in Texas and discovered 18 adults crammed in a space under the boards and two children stuffed into a side...
Walk-off homer deals Yankees another crushing loss
DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Yankees’ first road trip of the season ended the same way it started: with a loss to a division rival. Chad Green gave up a homer...
These e-scooters are hitting NYC streets this summer
New York City is bringing 3,000 electric scooters to Bronx streets this summer, city officials said Wednesday. Three companies -- Bird, Lime and Veo -- were selected through an application...
How the Nets compare to Eastern Conference powers
Ben Simmons is going to eat his words come playoff time if the 76ers and Nets end up facing each other in the Eastern Conference finals. The Nets have not...
Inside the puzzling NFL Draft fall of Justin Fields
On the morning of Jan. 2, it seemed like a certainty that Justin Fields would be the second quarterback taken in the 2021 NFL Draft. The Ohio State quarterback had...
NY-Canadian border left unguarded as agents transferred south amid migrant crisis
Border Patrol agents in upstate New York have been redeployed to deal with the migrant crisis on the southern border -- leaving large sections of the northern border unguarded, The...
Scientific American joins trend, will call climate change 'climate emergency'
Scientific American has joined the growing list of news outlets who are upgrading the term climate change to a "climate emergency." In its warning, SA compares climate change to someone losing their breath...
Soccer team slams its own 'shameful' fans for smashing opponent's bus window
LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool condemned “shameful behavior” from its fans after a window on Real Madrid’s team bus was smashed as it went into Anfield for Wednesday's Champions League quarterfinal....
US COVID-19 cases, hospitalization, death rates are rising
Average daily COVID-19 cases, hospital admissions and death rates are on the rise in the US -- just as federal officials paused the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The US recorded...
Sliwa breaks mask rules as he rails against subway crime
He was caught on tape — his own! Republican mayoral candidate and longtime talk show host Curtis Sliwa released a video of himself railing against crime and quality-of-life issues on...
UN food chief on border, pandemic: 'When you don't have food, you pack up and go find it somewhere'
The American chief of the United Nations' food agency was at a hospital in Yemen when he tried to make a child smile. "Her little feet were sticking out of the blanket,...
Fireball captured passing ‘exceptionally close’ to Earth
Well that was too close for comfort.
Polar bears are mating with grizzlies to become 'Pizzly Bears'
The Prius isn't the only environmentally conscious hybrid out there. With climate change pushing polar bears toward the brink, nature has devised a new animal to help preserve the species...
Ruth Madoff is living in a $3.8M waterfront home
Ruth Madoff is finally living in style again -- sharing a $3.8 million waterfront mansion in Connecticut with a former daughter-in-law's family, The Post has learned. Just hours after the...
Biden called George W. Bush to discuss Afghanistan pullout
President Biden on Wednesday said he called former President George W. Bush to discuss his plan to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan. Biden did not say if Bush approved of...
Here's how America will finally withdraw all troops from Afghanistan
The US military will begin a full withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan starting on May 1, and complete the process by the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, President...
Myanmar activists remember dead with red paint protests
Opponents of Myanmar’s coup splashed red paint and dye on roads and signs outside government offices on Wednesday to represent the blood of people killed protesting against the junta, on...
Senate Democrats split on Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal
Senate Democrats are split on how they're reacting to President Biden's decision to pull all remaining troops from Afghanistan by the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Speaking to...
Outrage over twerking dancers at Australian military ceremony
Awkward move! Australian military brass appeared gobsmacked when the country’s navy invited a group of scantily clad dancers to gyrate at a formal ceremony. In footage of the event, the women...
COVID hospitalizations for older NYers cut in half since vaccinations began
The rate of COVID-19-related hospitalizations for New Yorkers 65 and older has fallen by more than 50 percent since January after vaccinations first became available -- a far larger drop...
Texas cop ambushed, shot during traffic stop, suspected shooter arrested: police
A Texas police officer was shot multiple times while being ambushed during a traffic stop early Wednesday, police said. The Burleson cop, whose name was not immediately released, was wounded...
Haiti prime minister resigns amid violence, political strife
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Haitian Prime Minister Joseph Jouthe announced early Wednesday that he has resigned as the country faces a spike in killings and kidnappings and prepares for an upcoming...
Walmart offers workers full-time employment in bid to retain them
Walmart is moving more of its workers full-time, with the goal of having two-thirds of its US store hourly jobs be full-time with more consistent work schedules by early next...
Backup's impressive audition could alter Mitchell Robinson's Knicks future
NEW ORLEANS — Knicks center Mitchell Robinson wasn’t able to play in his hometown Wednesday at Smoothie King Center. The Chalmette (La.) High graduate is expected to miss the remainder...
Killer cop's mugshot released after charges in Daunte Wright shooting
A just-released mugshot of Kim Potter -- the former Minnesota cop who fatally shot Daunte Wright after mistaking her gun for her Taser -- shows the 26-year veteran looking bare-faced...
Artemi Panarin could be the Rangers' key to unlocking Filip Chytil
Artemi Panarin passed Mark Messier for the most points by a player in his first 100 games as a Ranger with a goal in Tuesday’s win in Newark. And that...
MLB's 'drastic' experiment has Yankees manager intrigued
DUNEDIN, Fla. -- After Major League Baseball announced Wednesday it would experiment in the minor leagues with a mound a foot further away from the plate, Yankees manager Aaron Boone...
'Can't say I’m shedding a tear': Bernie Madoff's victims react to his death
In the last years of his life, Ilene Kent’s father “just wasn’t the same” after he lost more than half of his net worth to Bernie Madoff’s notorious, $65 billion...
Bettors should take a look at these golfers in RBC Heritage
Hideki Matsuyama, at 40/1, ended a new four-year winless drought by winning his first major championship at the Masters last weekend. He is not in this week’s field at the...
New Zealand mosque shooter launches legal challenge to prison conditions
WELLINGTON - The mass shooter who killed 51 people in New Zealand in 2019 has launched a legal challenge seeking a review of his prison conditions and his status as...
Somalia’s president extends his government's mandate
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s president has defiantly signed into law an extension of his mandate and that of his government as the United States and others threatened sanctions and warned...
Majority of Brazil COVID-19 ICU patients aged 40 years or younger
RIO DE JANEIRO - The surging COVID-19 outbreak in Brazil is increasingly affecting younger people, with hospital data showing that last month the majority of those in intensive care were...
Coinbase stock surges in debut, valuing crypto exchange at $100 billion
Coinbase's market value rocketed to nearly $100 billion Wednesday as the cryptocurrency exchange's stock price soared in its landmark trading debut. Coinbase shares hit the Nasdaq exchange at $381 apiece,...
Asian American businesses hit especially hard by COVID crisis: report
Asian American business owners have struggled particularly hard during the coronavirus pandemic while also grappling with fears of increased hate crimes, according to a new report. Asian-owned businesses lost a...
Bet on the hot pitcher in this NL battle
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine, 97 percent effective, was placed on “pause” due to “adverse side effects.” The New York Liberty, nine percent effective after going 2-20 last season, will...
Biden's bogus bid at 'bipartisan' infrastructure deal
President Joe Biden says he wants a bipartisan deal on his $2.3 trillion infrastructure package, but his definition of “bipartisan” seems as bizarre as his one for “infrastructure.”
Lakers star trying to 'figure out' offensive struggles amid LeBron, AD absence
Andre Drummond's offensive drought couldn't come at a more challenging time for the Lakers. On Tuesday night, Drummond — who the Lakers signed from the buyout market last month after...
Vin Diesel's son makes debut in 'Fast and the Furious' trailer
He'll play a younger version of his dad's character, Dom.
Returning Nets star won't have a bunch of teammates for huge game
Brooklyn will get back Kyrie Irving – and lose a whole lot more for Wednesday night’s first-place showdown in Philadelphia. While Irving is set to return after missing Tuesday’s blowout...
'Mistress' becomes woke brigade's latest target
The mistress is cracking the whip on language. The Associated Press Stylebook, which has traditionally set standards for language usage within the media landscape, mystified Twitter users Tuesday when it...
Jadeveon Clowney found a great landing spot after disaster
The Browns landed their veteran pass rusher and Jadeveon Clowney got the peace of mind of signing a contract earlier than he did last year. Sometimes, matches just make sense....
Gov. Cuomo blasted for 'hypocrisy' in excluding reporters from news conference
Gov. Andrew Cuomo ducked reporters by holding a "closed press" event for the second straight day on Wednesday -- while griping that high taxes were driving away New Yorkers even...
Goldman Sachs reports record profits after complaints of 100-hour work weeks
Those 100-hour work weeks are paying off. Goldman Sachs delivered record sales and profits on Wednesday -- just weeks after a group of overworked junior analysts griped in a viral...
AOC joins the 'Squad' in blasting police over Daunte Wright shooting
Progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said the police killing of Daunte Wright in Minnesota was "the repeated outcome of an indefensible system," siding with fellow members of the "Squad" who condemned...
Firefighter who died of 9/11-related cancer awarded medal
Firefighter Daniel Foley was posthumously awarded the Emerald Society Medal at the South Seaport for saving two young kids.
Amazon claims social network Parler trying to conceal its owners
Amazon has accused Parler, the social network known as a conservative alternative to Twitter, of trying to conceal its ownership amid a legal dispute between Amazon and Parler stemming from...
Users could soon hide 'like' counts on Instagram and Facebook
The tiny red hearts that appear under Instagram photos of kids, kittens and sandwiches can be a source of stress for many users, an insidious way of measuring self-worth and...
This version of Rangers star changes everything
Less than halfway through the first period of the Rangers’ 3-0 win in Newark on Tuesday night, Mika Zibanejad took control of a loose puck through the neutral zone and...
Defense claims police car exhaust contributed to George Floyd's death
Defense lawyers at the murder trial of ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin claimed Wednesday that exhaust fumes from a police vehicle at the scene contributed to George Floyd's police custody death.
Minnesota police association official blames Daunte Wright for his own death
The head of a Minnesota police group slammed local officials over their handling of Daunte Wright's police shooting death -- as he blamed the 20-year-old victim for the fatal encounter....
Nationals ace goes on 'spy camera' rant after disastrous outing
Stephen Strasburg isn’t laughing at this “joke.” The Nationals pitcher was angry Tuesday night after a television camera captured footage of him rubbing the area between his neck and shoulder...
City officials advise NYers scheduled for J&J vax appointments
Most New Yorkers scheduled to receive a Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine at city-run sites will keep the same appointment and receive a Pfizer or Moderna jab instead, officials said...
No charges for officer in Capitol riot shooting: prosecutors
The US Capitol Police officer who shot and killed rioter Ashli Babbitt on Jan. 6 will not face charges for her death — and an investigation into the shooting has...
Corinne Foxx gets real about her 'embarrassing' dad — Jamie Foxx
Growing up, the new Netflix star was mortified by her Oscar-winning pops.
Companies, celebs sign statement blasting state voting restrictions
Hundreds of companies, big-name executives and celebrities signed onto a statement Wednesday condemning bills that would make it harder for Americans to vote. The statement calling voting "the lifeblood of...
Where's Kamala? House rep reports veep 'missing' amid border crisis
House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) took aim at Vice President Kamala Harris for not visiting the southern border amid the humanitarian crisis, bringing a milk carton with a photo...
Biggest volcano explosion yet rocks St. Vincent
KINGSTOWN, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Hot flows of ash, rock fragments and gas tore down the flanks of the La Soufriere volcano on the tiny Caribbean island of...
Man found in Hudson River identified as cryptocurrency mathematician
The man whose body was found floating in the Hudson River Monday has been identified as a mathematician working with cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence, according to police sources and his...
Unhinged 'incel' busted for bomb threat, shouting 'Allahu Akbar' at NYC restaurant
Malik Sanchez, who goes by the pseudonym "Smooth Sanchez" online, was busted Wednesday for the bizarre threat he allegedly carried out while livestreaming on YouTube in February.
Hillsong shutters Dallas church after reports of pastors' lavish lifestyle
This megachurch branch has been deemed beyond immediate redemption.
Prince Andrew wants to wear military uniform at Prince Philip's funeral: report
The scandal-scarred Duke of York requested that he be granted permission from Queen Elizabeth and senior officials to wear the military attire while laying his father to rest on Saturday.
Aaron Boone defends embattled Yankee's latest blunder
DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Aaron Boone said he and his staff “spent a lot of time” with Gary Sanchez, reviewing the play that helped kill the Yankees’ comeback hopes on Tuesday...
Why couch potatoes are more than twice as likely to die from COVID
Couch potatoes beware! Being sedentary more than doubles the risk of dying from COVID-19, according to new research. A study on the effect of exercise on 48,440 patients diagnosed from...
Bae-watch: Hasselhoff’s daughter makes Playboy history
David Hasselhoff's daughter Hayley has become the first plus-sized nude model to grace a European Playboy cover.
'Bachelor' fans demand gay season amid Colton Underwood's coming out
Chris Harrison previously shrugged off the possibility.
Guatemala's prez blames Biden for border crisis
Guatemala's president is blaming the Biden administration's "confusing" messages for creating the crisis at the US border -- the second leader to make that claim after Mexican President Andrés Manuel López...
UAE partners with Japan's ispace to send rover to the moon in 2022
DUBAI - Lunar exploration company ispace will transport a United Arab Emirates rover to the moon in 2022, the company said on Wednesday, as the UAE pushes for rapid expansion...
How Bernie Madoff nearly ruined the Mets
The thing that’s most important to remember is that while the families that used to own the Mets might have been the highest-profile victims — and, before that, beneficiaries —...
Students reportedly set up 'slave trade' in Snapchat group
A group of students at a Texas school set up a slave auction pretending to sell their black classmates on social media. A screenshot of the Snapchat group called “Slave...
New vaccine rule sends NFL wife on explosive Twitter rampage
Rachel Bush, the wife of Bills safety Jordan Poyer, is throwing heat on Twitter after learning about a new vaccine initiative involving the team. On Tuesday, Erie County Executive Mark...
Clint Frazier benched at last minute by Yankees
DUNEDIN, Fla — A change in Toronto’s pitching plans put Clint Frazier back on the bench. After Frazier broke out of an 0-for-17 slump on Tuesday, he found himself on the...
Luxury lost: Inside the Hamptons home paid for by Madoff's scams
At the start of his 150-year prison sentence, Madoff was ordered to sell his 3,000-square-foot Hamptons bungalow.
Financier tossed from GOP ballot for NYC mayor
Financier Sara Tirschwell was tossed from the ballot in her bid to run in the Republican primary for mayor Wednesday. The Board of Elections concluded that Tirschwell did not gather...
Steve Urkel actor Jaleel White launching his own line of designer weed
Nostalgic pot heads will geek-out over these Steve Urkel-inspired strains.
Colorado agricultural burn turns into almost 900-acre wildfire
An agricultural burn in Colorado has scorched almost 900 acres, authorities said Monday night. In a statement posted to Facebook, the Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office (RBCSO) said the Meeker area fire had spread over 890 acres...
Iran pushes to enrich uranium at higher purity after sabotage at plant
Iran is pushing to enrich uranium to 60 percent purity, with President Hassan Rouhani calling the move a response to the "malice" of recent sabotage at a key nuclear plant,...
Killer cop in Daunte Wright shooting arrested, to be charged with manslaughter
Kimberly Potter, the former Minnesota police officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright after mistakenly drawing her gun instead of her Taser, was arrested Wednesday and will be charged with second-degree...
NFL star accused of assaulting man in club
A lawyer and his 26-year-old client told Pittsburgh police Wednesday that Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald and others assaulted the man at a nightclub last weekend, causing multiple injuries Attorney...
Marxist BLM leader reportedly raked in big bucks from jail reform group
Patrisse Khan-Cullors, the self-described Marxist leader of Black Lives Matter, has defended herself amid criticisms for going on a real estate spending spree.
De Blasio says 'we should rethink' NYPD's robot dog over public concerns
The NYPD needs to "rethink" its new "Digidog," Mayor de Blasio said Wednesday -- a day after a clip of the robotic dog in action went viral and sent tongues...
McDonald's to mandate anti-harassment training worldwide
McDonald’s will mandate worker training to combat harassment, discrimination and violence in its restaurants worldwide starting next year, the company said Wednesday. The training requirement will impact 2 million workers...
George Floyd's pal doesn't have to testify in trial, judge rules
George Floyd's longtime pal who was in Floyd's SUV during his fatal arrest by Minneapolis police will not have to testify at the murder trial of Derek Chauvin, a judge...
Jed Lowrie is torturing the Mets in every way possible
It appears Jed Lowrie is taking out his anger at the Mets on the baseball. After making just eight plate appearances during the life of a two-year, $20 million contract...
Lululemon's training leggings and gear will revive your spring workout
The sun is out and the flowers are blooming. Next, it's time to put some spring into your step. Now that the gloom of winter is finally behind us, getting...
Suspect hurls anti-Asian insults at woman, tries to punch her: cops
A hate-fueled suspect hurled anti-Asian statements at a woman in Manhattan this week before attempting to punch her, cops said. The 25-year-old victim was walking south on First Avenue near...
OnlyFans and the pandemic have spurred a new sexual revolution
No one is more surprised that Sonja Morgan is the fourth-most popular star on OnlyFans than Sonja Morgan. She is, after all, 57 years old and most famous as a...
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh predicts more Amazon unionization efforts
US Labor Secretary Marty Walsh doesn't think Amazon has seen the end of efforts to unionize its warehouse workers. Walsh says labor organizing is likely to continue within the e-commerce...
Scathing capitol riot report reveals everything what went wrong
The 104-page report by Michael Bolton, the inspector general of the Capitol Police, is highly critical of how the department prepared and responded to the unrest on January 6, 2021.
China warns US to stop 'playing with fire' on Taiwan
Chinese officials Tuesday warned the US to stop "playing with fire" when it comes to US relations with Taiwan, following new State Department guidelines that seek to deepen ties with Taipei. The move by...
Power of paw-suasion: Persistent pooch goes viral with hilarious begging routine
This dog suffers from preparation anxiety.
De Blasio says Bernie Madoff's death 'not a time to dance on a grave'
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday acknowledged the "many, many victims" hurt by Bernie Madoff -- but insisted his death was "not a time to dance on a grave." "Look,...
More than $3B paid out to tens of thousands of Bernie Madoff victims
More than $3 billion has been paid out to tens of thousands of victims swindled by notorious Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff, who died in federal prison on Wednesday at the...
Kamala Harris will visit Mexico, Guatemala but not desperate US states amid ongoing migrant crisis
Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Mexico and Guatemala amid the ongoing migrant crisis on the southern border, but has no plans to visit the states affected by the...
The Justin Fields' draft rumors reach another absurd level
If the 2021 NFL Draft season has given us anything, it has been a variety of absurd takes on Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields. First, there were anonymous sources questioning...
Your dog could be paid $20K to be a 'chief tasting officer'
What a barkin'.
Matt Gaetz's indicted associate reportedly cooperating with feds since last year
Joel Greenberg, a former Florida tax collector and close ally of Rep. Matt Gaetz, has reportedly been cooperating with the feds since last year.
12-year-old boy dead after taking part in viral 'blackout challenge'
A 12-year-old Colorado boy left brain-dead after participating in a dangerous TikTok challenge -- which dares people to choke themselves until they pass out -- has died, relatives said. Joshua...
Disturbing footage captures social worker's racist rant against Muslims
Disturbing cellphone video captured a social worker unleashing an Islamophobic rant against customers from New York at a Walgreens in Fort Lauderdale after employees asked her to wear a face...
Watch Shaq tortured by hoops legends after falling asleep with mouth wide open
When the big man sleeps, the co-hosts will play. Dwyane Wade and Candace Parker had a little fun with Shaquille O'Neal on Tuesday night when they caught their "Inside the...
Denmark first nation to ditch AstraZeneca vaccine despite WHO approval
Denmark has become the first country to entirely cease administering AstraZeneca’s jab following its possible link to extremely rare cases of blood clots. This is despite recommendations from the World...
ESPN locked in industry-defining contract staredown with Dana White enemy
ESPN and top MMA reporter Ariel Helwani are entering the late stages of a negotiation staredown that could end in a breakup, The Post has learned. Helwani, 38, is comparable...
Cops probe students who forced black teammate to sit near banana peels
A black football player at an Illinois high school was forced to sit in a locker littered with banana peels -- as another student threatened to "break" his knees if...
Steak-umm's Twitter beef with Neil deGrasse Tyson: 'Log off bro'
Who will win in the battle between science and steak?
Study finds people want more than watchdogs for journalists
NEW YORK — A study of the public’s attitude toward the press reveals that distrust goes deeper than partisanship and down to how journalists define their very mission. In short:...
Governor bans vaccine passports for Montana
HELENA, Mont. — Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has issued an executive order banning the development or use of vaccine passports in Montana. Vaccine passports are documents that could be used...
Take the Under in this MLB matchup
After a tough start to the season, Kansas City Royals starter Brad Keller will look to get back on track Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels. Keller gave up six...
Malta will pay travelers to book hotel stays to make up for COVID-19 losses
This Mediterranean island is paying travelers to vacation. Malta, the island in the Mediterranean Sea just south of Sicily, will pay travelers who book a five-star hotel upwards of $100 per booking...
Officer who shot Daunte Wright remains on the force despite resignation
The resignation of the veteran Minnesota cop who shot and killed Daunte Wright has not yet been approved -- and she still may get fired, the local mayor has revealed....
Get a $50 gift voucher for any personalized Maya J jewelry
Warmer weather brings lower-cut tops and shorter sleeves so we can show off extra skin. You are rarely seen without donning trendy jewelry, so if you don’t want your chest or wrists...
Let this robot lawn mower cut the grass for you this summer
Unless you plan on hiring some goats to trim your lawn, there’s no getting out of lawn maintenance this summer. Scratch that — there’s a better way that’s also eco-friendly! The MowRow robotic...
Bern in hell: Infamous Ponzi schemer Madoff dead at 82
Bernie Madoff, whose $65 billion Ponzi scheme made him one of the world’s most hated criminals and destroyed even his own family, died Wednesday at the secure federal medical center in Butner,...
Coinbase gets $250 reference price ahead of market debut
Coinbase snagged a reference price of $250 a share ahead of its watershed stock-market debut on Wednesday.
Girlfriend thrown into nasty on-court tennis feud: 'Be careful'
An early-round match at the Monte Carlo Masters took a nasty turn with one of the player's girlfriend dragged into an on court-argument. Pablo Carreno Busta dispatched Stefano Travaglia 7-5, 7-6...
Six people rescued after boat capsizes off Louisiana coast
Coast Guard rescue crews were searching for 12 missing people Wednesday off Louisiana’s coast after a large commercial vessel capsized amid high seas and winds up to 90 mph, officials...
Take your summit and shove it: Putin snubs Biden on Ukraine talks as tension grows
Russia on Wednesday turned a cold shoulder to President Biden's proposal to meet with President Vladimir Putin for an in-person summit as US ships steam to the Black Sea to...
Packers legend: Aaron Rodgers, team could be headed for 'nasty' divorce
One Packers legend predicts a messy future for another. Charles Woodson, who played for Green Bay between 2006 and 2012, was asked about his Super Bowl-winning teammate Aaron Rodgers, and...
First Lady Biden to undergo 'common medical procedure'
First lady Jill Biden went to the doctor for a “common medical procedure” Wednesday morning, the White House said. President Biden joined his wife for the nearly two-hour appointment at...
'Welcome to Chili's' viral video star dead at 24
He was best known for the "Welcome to Chili's" sketch on the now-defunct Vine platform.
Four men busted in MS-13 probe after woman's body found in car trunk in Far Rockaway
Four men are in custody after cops caught them hauling a woman's body wrapped in a blanket and stashing it in the trunk of a car in the dead of...
'Street fighter' Pelosi claims she would have battled Capitol rioters
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi claimed the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrectionists would have "had a battle on their hands" if they encountered her -- declaring she is a "street fighter." "That's...
Fauci warns women who had J&J vaccine to be 'alert'
Just hours after the shot was halted in the US on Tuesday, Fauci said that the six women reporting the potentially deadly clots had them "between six days and 13...
'Rin Tin Tin' and 'High Noon' child star died 'alone and unclaimed' at 77
He died "alone and unclaimed ... listed as an 'indigent decedent.' "
The 15 youngest Oscar winners and nominees of all time
Some of them survived the child star curse.
Dogecoin price soars to record high amid latest crypto frenzy
Dogecoin has the internet howling yet again. The cult coin nearly doubled its value in less than a day amid a new wave of investor enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies. Dogecoin exploded...
Woman says WHO-approved COVID vax turned her into 'Alien' monster
A UK woman said she felt like a creature in the sci-fi horror flick “Alien” when she broke out in a rash and her skin bubbled after she received a...
Riot declared in Portland after protesters set police station on fire
A riot was declared in Portland after at least 100 people descended on a police union building and set it ablaze – as angry protests continue across the US after...
Daunte Wright protesters show up at ex-cop's home after her address leaked
At least 60 protesters were arrested in Minnesota during a third night of violent demonstrations Tuesday -- as the ex-cop who shot and killed Daunte Wright reportedly fled her heavily guarded...
Horse fawns over bulldog puppy
Say "hay" to the newest member of the family. A horse named Bry gave a warm welcome to Zeppelin, a 7-week-old American bulldog puppy in Plant City, Florida. Just a...
The bedroom secret couples swear by for a happy relationship
When Bay Ridge residents Jennifer Palumbo and Mike Siscoe went house shopping in Northern Westchester over the summer, they were hunting for a place with four bedrooms: one for each of...
Key Yankee making rehab progress
DUNEDIN, Fla.— Luke Voit is progressing well from surgery to repair a partially torn meniscus in his left knee and is doing some “light fielding,” according to Yankees manager Aaron...
What Luis Rojas thought about Met who was plunked in Game 1
Michael Conforto’s plunking by a 100-mph fastball brought yells from the Mets’ dugout Tuesday, but manager Luis Rojas didn’t deem the pitch intentional. The Phillies’ Jose Alvarado threw high-and-tight to...
Yankees star forced to sit with finger injury
DUNEDIN, Fla.— Gleyber Torres missed the Yankees’ 7-3 loss to the Blue Jays on Tuesday with an injury to his right ring finger, which he jammed diving back into first...
Former Mets favorite leads Giants to crazy win
SAN FRANCISCO — Down by four runs after a half-inning a day after being shut out, San Francisco just started swinging away. Wilmer Flores' tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh...
Dodgers stars put on show in first game in front of home crowd
LOS ANGELES — Although Mookie Betts has already won a World Series ring and finished second in NL MVP voting while wearing Dodger Blue, he had never been serenaded with...
Battle between MLB's All-Star aces lives up to billing
CHICAGO — Shane Bieber wasn't sure where this ranked among his best performances. The AL Cy Young Award winner knew it was high on the list. Bieber pitched three-hit ball...
Mets star taking and giving advice as he settles into season
As he settles into his Mets tenure, Francisco Lindor has been both the benefactor and giver of advice on big contracts and calling New York home. The incoming insight has...
Connecticut gunman found dead after hours-long standoff with police
A gunman who barricaded himself inside a Connecticut building for hours on Tuesday was later found dead inside, police said. The suspect fired numerous rounds from an upper floor of...
Man sentenced to prison for fatally shooting elephant seal in California
A former California resident has been sentenced to three months in federal prison for gunning down a protected elephant seal in the state, authorities said. Jordan Gerbich, 30, was sentenced...
This Yankees problem can't continue
This won’t work. This will, at best, bring the 2021 Yankees back to their 2020 ending, which satisfied no one. The Yankees simply must get more from their newcomers (or...
12 missing after boat capsizes in Gulf of Mexico during storm
A large commercial boat with nearly 20 people aboard capsized Tuesday in the Gulf of Mexico south of Grand Isle, La. Six people have been rescued from the flipped boat...
Rangers star drops the gloves as slump continues
Rangers winger Chris Kreider, perhaps chastened by his demotion to the fourth line in Sunday’s overtime loss at the Coliseum, fought the Devils’ Damon Severson 1:17 into the first period...
Mets starter dominates in Game 2 even after rainout disaster
Marcus Stroman took an unorthodox route to the mound Tuesday night, but it didn’t get in the way of his dominant start to the season. After the Mets burned him...
Daunte Wright demonstrators clash with cops on third night of protests
National Guardsmen and local law enforcement used pepper spray and flash bangs to disperse protesters in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Tuesday, as tensions ran high for a third straight night following...