April 15, 2021
Chicago prosecutor not 'fully informed' when he told judge 13-year-old killed by cops was armed
A Chicago prosecutor was not fully informed when he told a judge that 13-year-old Adam Toledo was armed with a gun when the teen was fatally shot by a police...
Why Giants can't afford just to take 'the best player' available in draft
There is more pressure than ever on Giants general manager Dave Gettleman to get this year’s draft right, according to a former NFL player and personnel executive who not long...
Media pushes false narrative of racism
The riots that have erupted after the killing of Daunte Wright reinforce a familiar pattern. This response is rooted not only in tragedy, but in a distorted perception of reality. ...
'Tensions are high' in Yankees-Rays rivalry
The Yankees and Rays have both gotten off to uncharacteristically slow starts this season, but one thing hasn’t changed: There is still bad blood between the two AL East rivals....
Lakers star gets 'good news' on injury front
The Lakers got some “good news” about one of their ailing superstars. Anthony Davis has been cleared for full-contact practice and is close to returning to the Los Angeles lineup,...
Mets should push back Jacob deGrom start vs. Rockies
All week long as we’ve sloshed our way through puddles in and around New York City, as we’ve driven across slick roads and made mad dashes from house to car...
Islanders no match for Bruins
BOSTON — The Islanders were no match for memorable nights from the Bruins’ Taylor Hall, who scored his first goal for Boston, and Tuukka Rask, who stopped 22 shots to...
Mom of four killed when neighbor's gun accidentally goes off
A Florida mom-of-four was killed when her neighbor's gun accidentally went off as he was cleaning it, shooting her in the head, authorities said. Jennifer Edelen, 47, was fatally shot...
Rangers keep pace in playoff push with 'very serious games' ahead
This was an example of a playoff contender in the midst of its best roll of the season putting a dilapidated also-ran on notice early. These were the Rangers laying...
Suspect spews anti-Asian slurs at woman on NYC subway
A hate-fueled suspect spewed anti-Asian slurs at a 34-year-old woman aboard a Manhattan subway train on Thursday, police said. The man harassed the victim on a Q train at the...
US mattress firm spins 'mind-control' suit against Hästens CEO as good news
This bizarre, New Age saga of a Swedish mattress maker just got weirder. Staffers at a swanky retail chain that sells Hästens luxury beds and mattresses put a positive spin on an...
Giants players join other NFL teams with voluntary workout stance
Giants players followed the lead of several other NFL teams, announcing Thursday that they will not attend in-person voluntary workouts, citing COVID-19 concerns. The offseason workout program is scheduled to...
PawFundMe: School raising funds for beloved service dog's surgeries
A Maine elementary school is rallying to give a beloved service dog a new leash on life. Ory, a 16-month-old professional pup who works in the Willard School's special education...
Bronx tot hospitalized after eating older brother's weed gummies
A 2-year-old girl was hospitalized in the Bronx Thursday after overdosing on her older brother’s marijuana gummies, police sources said. The tot got a hold of her siblings ‘Medicated Life...
Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyers ask for trial delay to review 'highly confidential' pics
Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyers have asked a judge to delay the start of her trial in light of the new indictment against her -- citing, in part, the need to look...
MLB whiffing and becoming a waste of time
To borrow from Dickens: It was the best of times, it was a waste of time. But I’m still a fool in love. I think that baseball, my first true...
This week in whoppers: Biden's poverty claim, Ben & Jerry's myth and more
Diary of disturbing disinformation and dangerous delusions: Biden says: 'That law on its own is projected to cut poverty in the black community by 37 percent.' We say: Huh? With...
Curtis Sliwa vows to end animal 'kill' shelters in NYC if elected mayor
Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa wants to create a new "Animal Welfare" party line -- with the sole purpose of ending New York City's so-called “kill” shelters, he told The Post...
Jets may not rush to fix their running back problem
As part of The Post’s 2021 NFL Draft preview, we examine what the Jets might do at each position. Thursday: Running back. The Jets’ list of needs is a long...
Nets star amazed by benifits of Nets' deep analytics dive
The NBA has become more and more analytics-driven, and the Nets have gone all-in on technology as much as anybody. Just watching one of their games drives that point home:...
Former Sabrina Ionescu foe drafted by Liberty in WNBA draft
Sabrina Ionescu has a new running mate with the Liberty … straight out of a classic Pac-12 rivalry. The Liberty selected UCLA forward Michaela Onyenwere with the No. 6 pick...
'Complete chaos': Security concerns over US shipping migrants across country without proper ID
The top Republican on the House Committee on Homeland Security is raising concerns that the Biden administration is shipping migrants to cities across the US without properly identifying them first. New...
Why Anne Hathaway and James Franco 'bombed' as 2011 Oscars hosts
"The world's most uncomfortable blind date between the cool rocker stoner kid and the adorable theater camp cheerleader."
Chill out this summer beneath this LED solar-powered patio umbrella
No patio is complete without a sturdy umbrella.
Improve your golf game and save with 42% off this rangefinder
Stocking up on golfing accessories can make you more prepared for a game.
Potential Jets target's gamble could pay off in 2021 NFL Draft
Second of an 11-part series. Coming Friday: wide receiver. All the analytics and experts told Travis Etienne to make one decision. His heart and mind said to go in a...
Biden finally saw the folly of our Afghan adventure, but Trump got it first
Nearly two decades, $2 trillion and more than 2,300 US casualties later, President Joe Biden has announced that it is time to withdraw our forces from Afghanistan. Biden is absolutely...
Army drill instructor suspended over shove
A US soldier charged with assaulting a black man outside his South Carolina home for being "in the wrong neighborhood" has been suspended by Army authorities at Fort Jackson. Jonathan...
Five early Mets takeaways in wild start to season
At least the Mets managed to play three straight games without interruption this week, before another rainout Thursday ended the streak. Eight games played, six postponed or suspended — it’s...
Knicks veteran exceeding team's wildest expectations
DALLAS — The only mistake Knicks president Leon Rose made during free agency this past November was not giving Alec Burks a two-year deal. With his savvy and cool fourth-quarter...
Ben Barnes on Netflix's hot new fantasy show "Shadow and Bone"
Ben Barnes is at the center of Netflix’s new epic, “Shadow and Bone,” the fantasy series based on a series of bestselling novels by Leigh Bardugo.
An inside look at Prince Philip's burial plans
After Prince Philip's funeral on Saturday at St. George's Chapel on the Windsor Castle grounds, his casket will be lowered into an opening in the stone floor -- but the...
Two top Wired.com staffers resign, citing 'burnout' and 'exhaustion'
Two top Wired.com employees announced Thursday that they're stepping down from the Conde Nast title, with one of them citing "burnout" and the other simply saying he is "exhausted." "Hi,...
Pole-dancing Megan Thee Stallion lets loose in booty-shaking 'Movie' video
She's grabbing a pole and giving it a twirl.
CBS News taps Hearst exec and ABC exec to co-lead
ViacomCBS has tapped two media executives to oversee its unit responsible for shows like "60 Minutes" and "CBS This Morning" with Gayle King. The owner of MTV and Nickelodeon named Hearst...
Record-breaking teen Rapunzel finally cuts her hair
Real-life Rapunzel Nilanshi Patel, who set the Guinness World Record for the longest hair on a teenager, has had her locks lopped off in favor of a shorter do.
Port Authority cops rescue Pomeranian pooch from escalator
A dog got its paw stuck in an escalator at a New Jersey PATH stop — but the pooch was rescued by some fast-acting Port Authority cops, who even paid...
NYC needs a crime-fighting mayor again — not one out to appease the defunders
“As you look down the road, as far as crime-reduction in New York City, it’s a very bleak picture,” ex-NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly recently told radio host John Catsimatidis. “There’s...
New Yorkers paying historic price to replace Bill de Blasio as mayor
The city Campaign Finance Board doled out more than $10 million in public matching funds to six Democratic mayoral candidates Thursday -- with the largest award of $3.7 million given...
The feds' foolish new J&J delay further feeds false anti-vax fears
Just two days after the feds announced the pause on the Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine, vowing it’d only be “a matter of days” as they looked into six cases of...
Cross your fingers as Putin hands Biden his first foreign-crisis test
Russian President Vladimir Putin is giving President Joe Biden his first massive foreign-crisis test — and it's nerve-wracking to watch. Russia is on the brink of open war on Ukraine,...
What CDC recommends to reduce COVID spread on airplanes
Leaving the middle seat empty on commercial airline flight could significantly reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19, a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study has found. The...
Boozy beef: White Claw's higher alcohol proof sparks war with Four Loko
The claws are coming out in the battle for reign as the superior summertime suds.
Letters to the Editor — April 16, 2021
New York Post readers sound off on our recent coverage of Dems introducing a bill to expand the Supreme Court and the death of fraudster Bernie Madoff.
One ex-Jet is on a mission to have team pass on Zach Wilson
Ex-Jets receiver Brandon Marshall said he thinks former Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields is the right piece for his former team. Marshall, who played for the Jets from 2015-16, expressed...
Navy's UFO footage is best 'world has ever seen,' filmmaker says
The filmmaker in possession of US Navy footage showing pyramid-shaped UFOs flying off the coast of California believes the footage is potentially the best the world has ever seen. The...
Hank Azaria talks Mets on the 'Amazin' But True' podcast
The Mets are not playing as many games as they would like, but fans have to be happy with what they saw this week. After giving Jacob deGrom no runs...
Giancarlo Stanton's struggles are a big Yankees problem
Giancarlo Stanton went hitless on Opening Day, and afterwards Aaron Boone said it was a “tough day” but he wasn’t worried about his slugger. “He’s too talented and knows what...
How a teacher ended up in the crosshairs of a notorious Mexican drug cartel
The cartel that gunned down a North Carolina charter school teacher when he tried to rob one of their stash houses is one of the largest drug trafficking organizations on...
A who's who of attendees for Prince Philip's funeral
Buckingham Palace has released the list of who will be attending Prince Philip's funeral at a Windsor Castle chapel on Saturday. With just 30 attendees -- a list kept short...
Rangers' recent history provides warning against dilapidated Devils
Three years ago, the Rangers were decimated and dispirited following the breakup of that old gang of theirs at the deadline, which followed the organizational decision to shift the blueprint...
Amid Black Sea U-turn, Biden says Putin summit likely this summer in Europe
President Biden on Thursday said that he intends to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a summit this summer in Europe. Biden outlined his vision for US-Russia relations in...
Hong Kong's once-free press comes under a fresh Communist assault
At 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, four masked men broke into the Hong Kong printing facility of The Epoch Times, a newspaper openly critical of the Chinese Communist Party, and smashed...
CC Sabathia talks Yankees on the 'Pinstripe Pod'
The Yankees rotation is going to need to go deeper in games if they want any chance to win a title this season. The Bronx Bombers are off to a...
WWE makes more cuts on anniversary of 2020 purge
April 15 may soon be known as cut day for WWE. WWE announced Thursday it came to terms on the releases of Samoa Joe, Billie Kay, Peyton Royce, Mickie James, Chelsea...
Human Rights Watch parts with general counsel for N-word use during Columbia class
The international advocacy group Human Rights Watch parted ways with its general counsel last week after she repeatedly used the N-word during a class she teaches at Columbia University. Dinah...
The Russian bounties story was one more deep-state attempt to hurt Trump
The Biden administration on Thursday walked back one of the biggest bombshell campaign-season revelations of last year: that the Russian government had put bounties on the heads of US troops...
Biden won't commit to SALT cap repeal even as Cuomo uses it to justify NY tax hike
WASHINGTON — The White House won't commit to lowering federal taxes for New Yorkers by abolishing the "SALT cap" as part of President Biden's more than $2 trillion infrastructure bill...
'They're laughing at us like never before': Trump mocks Biden for 'PC' military
Former President Donald Trump mocked President Biden in a podcast, saying he forced the nation’s armed forces to become “politically correct" with progressive and gender-inclusive policies. Trump bashed his successor...
Bears Super Bowl QB slams team as place 'where QBs go to die'
Jim McMahon's popularity in Chicago might've just gone in the toilet. The lone starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl for the Bears ripped his former organization while praising their...
Teen couple charged with murdering girl's father in Las Vegas
The pair are accused of killing the girl's dad, Daniel Halseth, 45, whose burned body was discovered in the garage of his Las Vegas home on Friday. Investigators said evidence...
Estonian capital closes road so breeding frogs and toads can cross
A busy road in the Estonian capital Tallinn has been closed for April nights to keep thousands of frogs and toads traveling to their breeding grounds safe from cars. Volunteers...
Court-packing is a full-frontal assault on our democracy
New York’s own Rep. Jerry Nadler and his buddies just declared war on our nation’s democracy, even as they pretend to be defending it. That’s how radical their Supreme Court-packing...
NYPD says 'no-knock' warrants are critical for getting guns, drugs off street
NYPD officials on Thursday defended their use of so-called "no-knock" warrants — as the tactic has faced a storm of criticism in the wake of Breonna Taylor's killing by police...
Centuries old time capsule found in cross on Hungarian cathedral
The cross on top of Hungary's largest church, the magnificent Esztergom Cathedral, has been hiding a 176-year-old time capsule that was only recovered during renovation work this year. The sealed...
Get ready for an NYC reeking of weed and crawling with unstable potheads
It’s reefer madness all across Gotham, following the state Legislature’s legalization of marijuana.
Mississippi man partially paralyzed, unable to talk after J&J vaccine
A Mississippi man who experienced a blood clot after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, has been left paralyzed on one side and unable to talk, his family said....
Chris Russo takes Michael Rapaport dig at Kevin Durant during epic rant
Kevin Durant sat out Wednesday's loss to the 76ers, a defeat that could end up costing the Nets home-court advantage, and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo had a big problem with...
Project Veritas records CNN staffer saying the network is 'trying to help' BLM
Project Veritas continued its undercover-video attack on CNN Thursday, releasing another secretly-recorded clip of loose-lipped technical director Charles Chester admitting the network is "trying to help" Black Lives Matter. Chester...
Eric Adams criticizes Andrew Yang for focus on parking placards over crime
Mayoral candidate Eric Adams slammed fellow Democratic rival Andrew Yang Thursday for holding an event focusing on parking placard abuse while he railed against rising subway crime amid the coronavirus...
Woman claims she murdered grandma with hammer because God told her to
An Arkansas woman claimed she bludgeoned her grandma to death with a hammer because God told her to — and has been sentenced to 36 years behind bars for the...
Nevada plans full reopening of all counties at 100% capacity in June
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced plans on Tuesday to fully reopen all counties within the state to 100% capacity at the start of June. Sisolak said during a press conference that...
Health official alleges ‘sexual slavery’ in Tigray
The young mother was trying to get home with food for her two children when she says soldiers pulled her off a minibus in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, claiming it was...
'Vanquish' review: Morgan Freeman and Ruby Rose movie unbearable to watch
What is the ultimate goal of "Vanquish," an orgy of violence starring Morgan Freeman? Your guess is as good as mine.
Where Giants could target Saquon Barkley understudy in NFL Draft
As part of The Post's 2021 NFL Draft preview, we examine what the Giants might do at each position. Thursday: Running back. Could the Giants take a running back with...
The shocking secret past of wild child turned NYC high-society doyenne
While doing historical research for her new novel, author Stephanie Dray discovered that Beatrice Chanler — the wife of millionaire scion William Astor Chanler — had a surprising secret past...
San Antonio airport on lockdown after officer-involved shooting
A shooter opened fire outside San Antonio International Airport -- but was shot dead by a "hero" cop before anyone was hurt Thursday afternoon. “The officer who stopped this saved...
Project Veritas founder's Twitter suspended one day after CNN exposé
Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe's Twitter account was suspended Thursday, a day after he released secretly-recorded video of a CNN staffer boasting that his network produced "propaganda" aimed at defeating...
Here's what happened to Bernie Madoff's family after Ponzi scheme
Bernie Madoff's epic Ponzi scheme left behind some 37,000 victims around the globe, nearly all of whom he never met. But the gutting losses and shame also destroyed those closest...
A role to treasure: Mads Mikkelsen lands part in ‘Indiana Jones 5’
He'll join Harrison Ford and “Fleabag” actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge in the fifth franchise installment.
‘Pink tax’ on women’s military uniform items would be eliminated under new proposal
New legislation before Congress would require military leaders to eliminate the so-called “pink tax” by ensuring women receive uniform allowances more in line with what men receive. The bipartisan proposal, introduced Wednesday,...
'Borat 2' gets extended cut with shocking new scenes for multipart special
Amazon is releasing a supplemental series to "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" featuring outtakes, deleted scenes and even more outrageous antics by Sacha Baron Cohen.
India’s biggest cities shut down as new virus cases hit 200K
NEW DELHI — India’s two largest cities imposed stringent restrictions on movement and one planned to use hotels and banquet halls to treat coronavirus patients as new infections in the...
New bodycam video shows Chicago police shooting of 13-year-old
Disturbing bodycam footage released by Chicago police shows the moment a city cop shot and killed 13-year-old Adam Toledo last month -- with the officer identified for the first time...
Want to read Reuters? It will soon cost you $35/month
Hoping to join the cash-for-content world of its media rivals, news service Reuters announced plans to put its website behind a paywall. The move comes as Reuters.com will be given...
Grammy-winning band Greta Van Fleet is keeping classic rock alive
For Grammy-winning rockers Greta Van Fleet — who launch “The Battle at Garden’s Gate,” their second album, on Friday — being compared to Led Zeppelin has been both a blessing...
Hailey Bieber gives chill spring vibes in this Free People fleece
It's no secret that Hailey Bieber is a trendsetter, even in a pandemic when comfy clothes are a daily uniform.
Red states on US electoral map lagging on vaccinations
SAVANNAH, Georgia — With coronavirus shots now in the arms of nearly half of American adults, the parts of the U.S. that are excelling and those that are struggling with...
Mercedes rolls out luxury electric car in duel with Tesla
Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler AG on Thursday unveiled a battery-powered counterpart to its top Mercedes luxury sedan as German carmakers ramp up their challenge to electric upstart Tesla. The EQS is...
Baghdad market blast leaves at least 1 dead, 12 injured
BAGHDAD, Iraq — An explosion rocked a market in east Baghdad on Thursday, killing one person and injuring 12 others, according to Iraq’s military. The military said the blast in...
Aussie TV host under fire for saying Meghan Markle should 'just shut up'
An Australian TV host has come under fire for an on-air tirade in which she said Meghan Markle should "just shut up." Edwina Bartholemew, 37, a presenter on 7 News'...
Michael Jordan will induct Kobe Bryant into the Hall of Fame
Michael Jordan will honor the late Kobe Bryant on one of basketball's highest stages — the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony. On Thursday, the Basketball Hall of...
Marjorie Taylor Greene challenges AOC to live debate on Green New Deal
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has challenged Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to a live, televised debate on the economic policy behind the Green New Deal. Greene (R-Ga.) pitched the idea Wednesday via...
NYPD top cop demands jail time for 'rioting' Daunte Wright supporters
An impassioned NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea on Thursday demanded jail time for the alleged anarchists busted for causing mayhem in Manhattan on Tuesday night over the police shooting death of...
Robinhood sues Massachusetts over regulatory clampdown
Online brokerage Robinhood on Thursday sued to invalidate Massachusetts' recently-adopted fiduciary rule and block state regulators from proceeding with charges it encourages inexperienced investors to place risky trades without limits....
Former Minnesota cop who fatally shot Daunte Wright appears in court for first time
The former Minnesota police officer who fatally shot 20-year-old Daunte Wright made her first court appearance Thursday afternoon in a brief, remote hearing that was held on Zoom -- only...
Dow crosses 34,000 mark as stocks head to new record highs
The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed the 34,000 mark Thursday as US stocks rallied toward records after a suite of encouraging data showed how hungry Americans are to spend again,...
Missing Florida girl, 11, found at home of 22-year-old 'boyfriend'
A missing 11-year-old Florida girl was found at the home of a 22-year-old man she called her "boyfriend," according to police - who busted the alleged creep for child sex...
Yang insists he was just being 'friendly' laughing at sexual assault question
Mayoral candidate Andrew Yang insisted he was just being "friendly" after getting into hot water for laughing when a comedian asked him if he "choke bitches" during sex. Video of...
Another woman comes forward with claim that Epstein sexually abused her
Another woman has filed a suit against Jeffrey Epstein's estate -- claiming that he repeatedly sexually abused her in New York nearly 20 years ago, new court papers show. The...
Bernie Sanders breaks with the 'Squad' on defunding the police
Top progressive pol Sen. Bernie Sanders is breaking with his left-wing protégés over their calls to defund the police in the wake of the killing of Daunte Wright. Speaking to...
How A-Rod will bring 'sex appeal' to Timberwolves
Alex Rodriguez doesn't need Jennifer Lopez. Apparently, the former Yankee and potential new Timberwolves owner has "sex appeal" of his own, according to coach Chris Finch. Over the weekend, A-Rod...
US walks back claim Russia put bounties on troops — but no Biden apology to Trump
The US government on Thursday downplayed a bombshell report that Russia may have placed bounties on US troops in Afghanistan — but White House press secretary Jen Psaki dodged questions...
Feast your eyes on this $11.2M NYC eatery turned mansion
Marone -- that's a lot of 'scarole for a home, but it has its own restaurant!
Blood clot risk much higher from COVID than getting vaccinated, study finds
The risk of developing rare blood clots is higher for people who contract COVID-19 than for those who are vaccinated, according to a study published Thursday by Oxford University. The...
Block sea: Putin closes off access to key waterway after Biden blinks
Putin will close the Kerch Strait beginning next week until October, blocking foreign warships that are conducting military exercises, including the US, the Ukraine foreign ministry said Thursday.
Homeless Americans finally getting chance at COVID vaccine
Homeless Americans who have been left off priority lists for coronavirus vaccinations — or even bumped aside as states shifted eligibility to older age groups — are finally getting their...
Yankees' usual strength has become an alarming problem: Sherman
What are the Yankees good at? They are good when Gerrit Cole starts. They are good in the bullpen. And they are good at … OK, let’s get back to...
Humanitarian crisis feared in St. Vincent amid eruptions
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Ongoing volcanic eruptions have displaced about 20 percent of people in the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent as a UN official on Wednesday warned...
The 2021 Oscars Best Supporting Actor category has a clear front-runner
Next Sunday, the longest Oscars season ever finally comes to an end. Underlining how long it’s been — three of the eight Best Picture nominees premiered way back in January...
Fauci says packed children at border facility would be 'major' COVID concern
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Thursday agreed that packed crowds of children at the US-Mexico border facilities would be a "major concern" for spreading COVID-19.
Former VP Mike Pence recovering after receiving a pacemaker
Mike Pence has had a pacemaker implanted during a procedure in Indiana, the former VP’s office announced Thursday. “I am grateful for the swift professionalism and care of the outstanding...
Terrifying tornadic waterspout caught on video in Rwanda
Swim at your own risk.
NYPD has spent nearly a year preparing for Derek Chauvin verdict protests
Commissioner Dermot Shea said the city’s police force of about 35,000 cops began training for possible protests in May or June of last year.
Daunte Wright's mom speaks out after son's killing: 'There's never going to be justice'
Katie Wright, speaking at a press conference in Minneapolis, said the manslaughter charge lodged against ex-cop Kim Potter represents accountability -- but not justice.
Pete Davidson to star as punk rocker in Netflix biopic
Hey! Ho! Let's go! Pete is a punk rocker.
Word up! These are the Spring's best new design books
It's tome sweet home with these new coffee table books.
Loneliness is rampant. A simple call may be a cure
CHICAGO — The stranger’s call came when Dianne Green needed it most. Alone in the home where she’d raised four kids, grieving recently deceased relatives, too fearful of COVID-19 to...
Adam Toledo shooting video 'incredibly difficult to watch,' Chicago mayor says
The mayor of Chicago choked up as she pleaded with the public for peace ahead of the release of bodycam video showing a 13-year-old boy being fatally shot by a...
Poor pooch gets the worst of it after apparently being pepper-sprayed at protest
Distressing video shows a dog whimpering in fear as it is forced to join the front lines of protests in Minnesota -- squealing in pain as some sort of irritant...
COVID vaccine boosters will likely be necessary: Pfizer
Americans should expect that booster shots for COVID-19 vaccines will be necessary -- with studies indicating that immunity does wane eventually, a White House science expert said Thursday.
At least this Mets rainout wasn't a complete disaster
The Mets eventually opened the gates at Citi Field on Thursday but, before long, were closing them. With the tarp never removed from the field, the Mets postponed their game...
Analytics shine new light on former Mets pitcher's career: 'That's crazy'
Glendon Rusch pitched in six postseason games for the 2000 Mets, allowing just one run in 8 ⅓ innings. He started the nightcap of the infamous July 8, 2000 two-stadium...
Two to a bed in Delhi hospital as India's COVID crisis spirals
NEW DELHI - Gasping for air, two men wearing oxygen masks share a bed in a government hospital in India’s capital New Delhi, victims of the country’s growing COVID-19 crisis....
St. John's fills biggest need with Fordham transfer
St. John’s may have filled its biggest need of the offseason on Thursday: A true big man. The Johnnies’ offseason roster turnover continued with the verbal commitment of Fordham transfer...
Out of 66M fully vaxxed Americans, here's how many have gotten COVID
Approximately 5,800 fully vaccinated Americans -- out of 66 million who received the shots -- still became infected with COVID-19, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data reported...
Myanmar charges doctors over civil disobedience protests
YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar’s ruling junta has charged at least 19 medical doctors for participating in civil disobedience protests against the military’s Feb. 1 coup, a state-run newspaper reported Wednesday....
NFL heiress defends pageant swimsuit competition after 'degrading' comments
Miss Kansas USA Gracie Hunt is setting the record straight about the swimsuit portion of her pageant victory. Hunt took to Instagram — four days after she was crowned Miss...
'Something good is happening': New York's latest COVID-19 numbers show signs of improvement
New York's coronavirus numbers are continuing to inch downward in recent days -- even as new cases go up nationally, the latest data shows.
Beijing skies turn yellow as sand, dust engulf Chinese capital
BEIJING -The skies above Beijing turned yellow and air pollution soared to severe levels as a giant cloud of sand and dust particles rolled into the city, propelled by strong...
Workers at Mashable, PC Mag stage strike over 'paltry wages'
About 70 editorial workers at three Ziff-Davis publications--Mashable, PC Mag and Ask Men--are staging a 24-hour strike amid complaints of "paltry wages."
NYC teacher arraigned on child sex charges in Florida
A social studies teacher at a Queens all-girls school who allegedly traveled to Florida to have sex with a 16-year-old girl has also been slapped with child porn charges, prosecutors...
Don't expect newest Ranger to jump right into lineup
Zac Jones, the 20-year-old defenseman fresh off a national championship at UMass, joined the Rangers for the first time at Thursday morning’s skate, but one wouldn’t expect the first Blueshirt...
Shocking new video shows smuggler drop child over Mexico border wall
Stunning new video shows the moment a smuggler dropped a 2-year-old migrant child over the border wall -- the child falling into the outstretched arms of his or her awaiting...
How Coinbase's billionaire CEO weathered a clash over Black Lives Matter
Coinbase's landmark stock listing has made billionaire CEO Brian Armstrong an instant icon of the cryptocurrency revolution — but his last major turn in the spotlight came from a dustup...
NYC private school principal hits back at whistleblowing teacher
Grace Church High School math teacher Paul Rossi said the institution has developed a manic fixation with race and a stifling academic climate.
The Olympics could still get canceled
The delayed Summer Olympics in Japan are no lock to go on as planned. Two members of the country's ruling Liberal Democratic Party said on Thursday the event could be...
Derek Chauvin murder trial concludes, closing arguments set for Monday
The murder trial of ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin wrapped up Thursday -- with closing arguments in the high-profile case due to get underway on Monday. The jury will then begin...
Grayson Allen’s NBA breakout crushed in the most painful of ways
Grayson Allen's hot streak was halted in the most painful of ways. The 25-year-old guard has been on an offensive tear, but two missed free throws overshadowed his 23-point performance...
Rep. Jordan clashes with Fauci on reopening: 'When do Americans get their freedom back?'
Republican Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan blasted infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci during a Thursday hearing for refusing to provide a specific answer on when America can begin a return...
Study finds that blocking seats on planes reduces COVID-19 risk
A new study says leaving middle seats open could give airline passengers more protection from the virus that causes COVID-19. Researchers said the risk of passengers being exposed to the...
Inside Amazon's plan to take over the sports world
During internal Amazon meetings to discuss how it wants to deliver live sports to fans, executives have a saying: “Your game, your way.” It’s catchy, and it provides insight to...
There is a winner in the Knicks' big man roster battle
DALLAS — The Knicks are expected to have an open roster spot when injured power forward/center John Henson’s 10-day contract expires after Thursday. The Knicks don’t plan to give him...
Shot down: Americans' trust in J&J vax plunges
Confidence in the safety of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine dropped 15 percent among Americans after federal health officials hit the brakes on its use this week, according to a...
Jeff Bezos vows to do better by employees in final Amazon letter
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos vowed to do better by his employees in his last letter as chief executive to shareholders -- even as he insisted that they're really not that...
New zinc-fortified wheat set for global expansion to combat malnutrition
MEXICO CITY - Scientists at a leading global grains research institute expect to sharply ramp up new wheat varieties enriched with zinc that can boost the essential mineral for millions...
Why the Queen doesn't want royals wearing military uniforms to Philip's funeral
Queen Elizabeth II has banned royals from wearing military uniforms at husband Prince Philip's funeral -- to save Prince Harry and Prince Andrew the embarrassment of standing out, according to...
Suspect in NYC construction worker shooting allegedly used retired cop's gun
A 66-year-old man allegedly shot Lizbeth Mass, 52, six times in the groin, thigh, shoulder, hip and back while she was on her lunch break at City Island Avenue and...
Is the birthplace of the Oreo cookie on sale for $15.9 million?
This black-and-white Victorian mansion could be the double-stuffed birthplace of America’s favorite cookie
Dems unveil plan to pack Supreme Court with 13 justices
Democratic politicians on Thursday unveiled their plans to expand the US Supreme Court from the current nine justices to 13 — a proposal that has been roundly criticized as “court...
Ex-Ranger sounds alarm on NHL's 'dangerous' post-COVID plan
The Canucks haven't played since March 24 due to a COVID-19 outbreak, and one player believes what the league is asking them to do in a crammed schedule is "dangerous"...
Justices won't be served: Pelosi rejects 'court-packing' bill — and refuses to bring it to a vote
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi does not support the effort by her fellow Democratic congressional leaders to expand the Supreme Court from nine justices to 13 -- and will not bring...
Colorful coffins lighten mood at New Zealand funerals
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — When the pallbearers brought Phil McLean’s coffin into the chapel, there were gasps before a wave of laughter rippled through the hundreds of mourners. The coffin...
'Jeopardy!' host Aaron Rodgers' note to self: 'Don't pick your nose/butt'
It's a sticky situation for the fill-in emcee.
The latest NBA power rankings for bettors
We have entered the homestretch. The NBA season has just four weeks left, and each game holds more weight in the seeding races that are shaking out in both conferences....
Advocates call for an end to plans to launch Instagram for kids
An advocacy group on Thursday called on Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg not to create a version of photo-sharing app Instagram for children who are under 13, as it would put...
Celebrity designer Waldo Fernandez lists haute Hamptons home for $7M
He's designed homes for Angelina Jolie, Kendall Jenner — and even the Academy Awards green room for Oscar himself.
Bot and sold: High-tech robotic homes are taking over NYC
Robots are the newest luxury building perks
How this photo helped track down a missing hiker
A selfie and a satellite nerd played key roles in the rescue of a hiker who'd gotten lost deep in the mountains of California earlier this week. Rene Compean, 46,...
Cryptic tweet sparks new 'Game of Thrones' rumors
Fans have new hope that the beloved series is remaking its much-maligned ending.
Accused Capitol rioter who tried to flee to Switzerland will be detained until trial
A federal judge ordered a man accused of beating police officers during the US Capitol riot -- and then trying to flee to Switzerland -- to be detained until trial,...
New Nets star abruptly announces retirement
Nets forward LaMarcus Aldridge on Thursday announced his retirement from the NBA due to an irregular heartbeat, effective immediately. The 35-year-old Aldridge said he felt the ailment during last Saturday’s...
$86 billion crypto splash is very good news for Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant sat out Wednesday night — as his bank account soared. On Wednesday, the Nets star saw his Coinbase investment pay off when the digital currency exchange platform hit the...
California school district to vote on whether high-speed broadband is a human right
A California school board is expected to vote Thursday on a resolution that declares high-speed broadband a "human right," Fox News has learned. The Board of Trustees for the Oak Grove School District in...
'Hillbilly Elegy' author J.D. Vance resigns after controversial tweets
"Raise their taxes and do whatever else is necessary to fight these goons."
NASA satellite data could detect volcanic unrest years before eruptions
New research methods using satellite data may be able to detect volcanic eruptions years in advance. In a recent study published in the journal Nature Geoscience, researchers from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and the University of Alaska, Fairbanks said that...
Prince Charles gets emotional viewing tributes left for dad Prince Philip
Britain's Prince Charles appeared close to tears Thursday as he viewed thousands of floral tributes left for his "dear Papa," Prince Philip. The 72-year-old heir to the throne could not...
Derek Chauvin tells judge he won't testify at his murder trial
Ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin spoke for the first time at his murder trial in the death of George Floyd -- to tell the judge he will not take the...
Sec of state makes surprise visit to Afghanistan after US moves to pull troops
Secretary of State Tony Blinken has touched down in Kabul, Afghanistan, for a surprise visit Thursday following President Biden's announcement that the US would pull out all remaining troops by...
Thief armed with boxcutter robs 3 Queens grocery stores: cops
A thief armed with a boxcutter robbed three Queens grocery stores this month -- with one of his stick-ups caught on surveillance video released early Thursday. Most recently, the man...
Instagram apologizes for promoting diets to users with eating disorders
The app suggested potentially harmful search terms such as "appetite suppressants" and "fasting."
Video game seeks to fight racism by putting players in the shoes of a Black father
With calls for police reform and protests across the United States, software engineer Bryant Young is hoping to use virtual reality (VR) to fight racism. “Our America” puts the viewer...
Geraldo explodes on radio host in fiery on-air fight: 'You son of a bitch!'
Geraldo Rivera exploded on Dan Bongino on Fox News Wednesday night as the two continued to clash about policing in America following the death of Daunte Wright.
Where to find NYC’s most in-demand, hardest-to-land ‘secret’ street
Shhhhh — a secret Washington Heights street is swept with rare sales.
Woman shot man in DC road-rage attack near VP's residence: cops
A woman shot a man during a road-rage attack early Thursday in Washington, DC, just blocks from the vice president’s residence, police said. The female suspect sideswiped a man as...
Banker and Carlyle 'advisor' wife land $30M Miami manse
Thank goodness these rich philanthropists had enough left over to buy a mansion in MIA.
Maryland teen fatally shot by state trooper was honors student
A 16-year-old Maryland resident who was fatally shot by a state trooper while armed with a toy gun and knife was a "sweet young man" and honors student, relatives said....
Sweden faces sperm deficit as pandemic keeps donors away from clinics
STOCKHOLM - Sweden is facing an acute shortage of sperm for assisted pregnancy as would-be donors avoid hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic, halting inseminations in large parts of the healthcare...
Texas nonprofit wins no-bid contract after hiring Biden transition official: report
A Texas nonprofit won a no-bid contract worth as much as $530 million to provide care for the increasing number of migrant children arriving at the US border after it...
Who will Rangers trust for final playoff push?
The Rangers were quiet at the NHL trade deadline. The only true addition might end up being UMass defenseman Zac Jones. They are hoping their youth mixed with veterans can...
Brett Favre thinks sports are getting too political
Count Brett Favre as one of the people who wants to keep "politics" out of sports. The Hall of Fame quarterback went on "The Andrew Klavan Show" on The Daily...
Veterans among newest recipients of COVID-19 stimulus checks
The Internal Revenue Service's fifth batch of coronavirus relief payments under the American Rescue Plan included more than 320,000 checks for people relying Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, officials said.
North Carolina cops on leave after video shows black suspect being punched
Two North Carolina police officers are on leave after video showed at least one of them punching a black suspect while he was on the ground, department officials said.
It takes guts: NJ man sparks legal fight to sell his organs
It's a gutsy move. A New Jersey man is suing the federal government for the right to sell his own organs -- challenging a US law that bans the practice,...
Exiled Knick getting big second chance with playoff contender
Free agent guard Austin Rivers could find redemption in Denver. Rivers — who spent the beginning of the season with the Knicks before he was traded to the Thunder at...
Who is Jonathan Pentland? Army sergeant charged with shoving a black man
The South Carolina soldier who was caught on video shoving and threatening a young black man for being "in the wrong neighborhood" is Jonathan Pentland, a high-ranking sergeant in the...
Veteran starter will be difference in AL Central clash
The Chicago White Sox own the best home ERA in the league and will look to keep it low against the Indians, which are tied with the Oakland Athletics for...
Louisiana man charged in 2004 cold-case murder of college student
A Louisiana man has been charged in the 2004 cold-case murder of a college student whose body was found in an abandoned building in Texas, police said. David Anthony Burns,...
Man uncovers venomous salad surprise at grocery store
Let us never eat salad again.
Biden UN ambassador says 'white supremacy' 'weaved' into US founding
UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield told the Human Rights Council that "the original sin of slavery weaved white supremacy into our founding documents," as the Biden administration lobbies the body to...
Ivanka Trump posts photos of herself getting a COVID vaccine
Ivanka Trump broke her almost three-month social media silence to post a photo of her getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Why vacationing in the Bahamas now is a dream come true
It turns out Bahamas was the ultimate luxury, not just because of where I stayed, but because it made me feel safe — and normal.
Officer wounded in Tennessee school wasn't shot by student's gun
The Tennessee teen who was fatally shot by police after he opened fire inside a high school bathroom was identified -- as authorities revealed that a shot that wounded an...
Adam Perkins fans badger twin brother for cause of death amid tributes
"If the cause of death is not released, there is a reason."
Ex-teammate: 'Mind-blowing' Packers are treating Aaron Rodgers this way
No amount of "Jeopardy!" hosting is going to solve the question bubbling up with Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. Rodgers is coming off an MVP season, and has made it...
Joe cools his jets: Biden declares national emergency at Ukraine-Russia border — but calls back US warships
The Biden administration declared a national emergency on Thursday, slapping sanctions on more than three dozen people in Russia and expelling 10 diplomats, in an about face after the US pulled back two...
Watch the awkward play that saved White Sox no-hitter
Carlos Rodon lost his perfect game in the ninth inning, and he nearly lost the no-hitter altogether. Indians outfielder Josh Naylor led off the final inning with a slow tapper...
Trio goes postal on USPS worker in Staten Island beatdown
Two men and a women went postal on an on- duty USPS worker in Staten Island -- and then got away in a Jaguar sedan after the beatdown police said.
Liberty prepare for draft with 'real deal' star healthy again
Last year, the Liberty were able to pencil in their draft card weeks before officially making Sabrina Ionescu the No. 1 overall pick and anointing the former Oregon superstar as...
Merkel to get WHO-approved AstraZeneca jab despite clot concerns
German leader Angela Merkel will reportedly get her first shot of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine Friday -- despite her nation being one of many limiting its use over blood-clot fears.
Chrissy Teigen & John Legend slash $6M on their Beverly Hills pad
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen have slashed a hefty $6 million off of their asking price for their Beverly Hills family mansion. The couple first listed the home last summer...
Weekly jobless claims reveals US has hit new pandemic low
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits plunged last week to its lowest level since the start of the coronavirus crisis, the feds said Thursday. The latest batch of 576,000...
Health official faints while announcing halt of WHO-approved vaccine
Denmark's top health official suddenly fainted at a press conference Wednesday announcing the country would be halting use of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Video of the briefing shows Tanja Erichsen, the...
Protester parades pig's head with cop hat during Minnesota unrest
Minnesota cops arrested 24 people for rioting and curfew violations in the fourth night of protests over Daunte Wright's police shooting death -- with one man mocking officers by parading...
Wyatt Pike breaks silence after quitting 'American Idol'
The 20-year-old is finally speaking out on his shocking surprise exit — and he's towing the party line.
Coinbase CEO's fortune explodes with stock listing
Cryptocurrency made Brian Armstrong rich, but the stock market made him even richer. The Coinbase co-founder and CEO climbed the ranks of the world's wealthiest people this week thanks to...
Europe's COVID death toll tops 1 million as new cases rise: WHO
Europe has surpassed 1 million deaths from COVID-19, a top official from the World Health Organization said Thursday. The grim death toll comes as the 51-country region continues to see...
Bet on Mets letting down Jacob deGrom
No Lemon Law needed, Steve Cohen. The Mets owner had to be thinking he had bought a lemon after the Amazin’s hit a couple of sour patches out of the...
BLM protesters rally at home of soldier charged with assaulting black man
Black Lives Matter protesters vandalized the South Carolina home of a soldier charged with assaulting a black man in a now-viral video -- forcing his family to move to a...
Stan Van Gundy on under-the-radar reason for Knicks' success
NEW ORLEANS — Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy said an unheralded factor in the Knicks’ emergence this season was having what he referred to as “an extra training camp’’ in...
Surging Red Sox best team in AL East right now
MINNEAPOLIS — Alex Verdugo had three hits, including a two-run single in a six-run fifth inning, and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to nine games, beating the...
Steve Nash's sober warning regarding Nets lineup
Kyrie Irving was in, while Kevin Durant and Blake Griffin were back out. The Nets continued the game of musical chairs with their lineup, using a team-record 29th different starting...
NBA star's buzzer-beater completely impresses LeBron
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Luka Doncic hit a leaning, lunging 3-pointer as time expired to give the Dallas Mavericks a 114-113 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Doncic ended...
'Buddy' the beefalo captured after eights months on the lam
An elusive beefalo -- a bison, domestic cattle-mix -- has been captured after escaping from a western Connecticut slaughterhouse over eight months ago, police said Wednesday. The beefalo, nicknamed “Buddy,”...
Astros place stars on injured list due to COVID-19 protocols
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros have placed second baseman Jose Altuve, third baseman Alex Bregman, designated hitter Yordan Álvarez, catcher Martín Maldonado and infielder Robel Garcia on the injured list...
Two people shot blocks apart after DMX vigil in Westchester
Two people were shot Wednesday night near the scene of a Westchester vigil honoring the late rapper DMX, a report said. One of the gunshot victims from near Fourth Street...
Protesters chase, toss eggs at CNN crew covering Daunte Wright unrest
Protesters in Minnesota chased away a CNN crew while they were attempting to cover the fourth night of demonstrations over the police-killing of Daunte Wright, a report said.
Veteran's short start latest in troubling Yankees trend
DUNEDIN, Fla.— Another day, another short outing by a Yankees starter. Corey Kluber lasted just four innings in Wednesday’s 5-4 loss to the Blue Jays at TD Ballpark. He allowed...
Russian military vehicles with 'invasion stripes' descend on Ukraine border
More than 100,000 Russian troops in assault vehicles painted with "invasion stripes" were headed to Ukraine's border Wednesday, intensifying fears of war between the neighboring nations. The advancing force includes...
Charissa Thompson opens up to Jalen Rose about overcoming painful incident
This week's guest on "Renaissance Man" is someone I've grown up with in the biz, as they say. I've known Charissa Thompson since the early 2000s, when we were both...
Mets fan favorite becoming leadoff force
Brandon Nimmo laughed for several seconds Tuesday night when asked what he believes to be a reasonable expectation for his on-base percentage this season. The rest of his answer explained...