April 16, 2021
Disastrous Yankees loss sees angry fans throw things on field in wild scene
The Yankees decided to employ an opener against the Rays on Friday night, just as they did in their loss in Game 2 of the ALDS last October. But unlike...
Victimization vs. honor in Atlanta: Culture clash in voter-law furor
One of the questions facing Americans these days is whether we live in a culture of honor or a culture of victimization. Though these two cultures share the same land...
Nets look completely different with Kevin Durant back
Kevin Durant was back in the starting lineup, but it was the bench that helped the Nets turn a big deficit into an even bigger rout of the Hornets. The...
Names of victims in Indiana FedEx shooting massacre released
Authorities released the names of the eight people killed in an Indianapolis FedEx facility shooting rampage Thursday, showing they range in age from 19 to 74. The dead were identified...
Former Devil does in the Islanders again
BOSTON — Taylor Hall scored his second goal in two nights, Jeremy Swayman stopped 25 shots in his first career shutout and the Boston Bruins beat the Islanders 3-0 on...
Watch: Chilling video captures moment a love triangle erupts in murder, revenge in NYC
Staggering new video has captured the moment a doomed love triangle erupts in murder and revenge -- at a Bronx traffic triangle. The video starts with Lizbeth Mass, 52, being...
Knicks broadcast highlight of Mavericks' coach's Manhattan quarantine
DALLAS — Rick Carlisle didn’t have much to do with the Mavericks whipping the Knicks 99-86 on April 2 at the Garden, but he enjoyed the experience while watching from...
How a podcast helped police find alleged killer of California student gone missing in 1996
Chris Lambert would like to get back to making music but he can’t seem to stop chasing a ghost that has haunted him for nearly 25 years. A billboard on...
New York Times Styles editor Choire Sicha makes puzzling departure
Both the fashion world and New York Times insiders were abuzz on Friday over the surprise exit of the paper's Styles section editor Choire Sicha. "Hello!," Sicha wrote in the...
Dodgers star's injury much worse than first thought
Los Angeles Dodgers star Cody Bellinger, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left calf contusion sustained on April 6, will likely miss more time after a...
Fallout of ex-Knicks star's injury still hangs over team
The packed crowd at Madison Square Garden is the first thing you notice, of course, because blissful, pre-pandemic scenes always blitz people with memories of the way life used to...
Trump takes jab at 'lunacy' of Johnson & Johnson vaccination pause
Former President Donald Trump took aim at the Biden administration on Friday evening for allowing for a pause in the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, accusing them of allowing “insanely...
NJ man hospitalized with COVID-19 and placed on ventilator despite J&J vaccine
The New Jersey man who was hospitalized with COVID-19 after getting the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was placed on a ventilator Friday as his condition worsened, his daughter told The...
Disney's ugly transformation of a US war hero into a villain
The same week Biden announced he would pull all US forces from Afghanistan, Disney+ turned an Afghan war-veteran character on its hottest new show into an out-and-out villain.
How Jets may approach getting Zach Wilson receiver help in draft
As part of The Post’s 2021 NFL Draft preview, we examine what the Jets might do at each position. Friday: Wide receiver. This is a fascinating position for the Jets....
Worker shortage further hurting NYC restaurants
Big Apple restaurants can only serve half their pre-pandemic indoor capacity — and yet they still don’t have enough help to make it work. Eateries are getting crushed by a...
LaMarcus Aldridge's retirement leaves Nets tweaking lineup
As the Nets come to grips with LaMarcus Aldridge’s all-too-brief tenure being cut short when he retired because of an irregular heartbeat, their first thoughts are for his health —...
'Marxist' BLM co-founder defends real estate holdings after Post exposé
"Marxist" Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors tearfully defended her $3.2 million real estate empire, insisting she didn't use a penny of BLM donations on herself. “I have never taken...
Knight of the what? Philip's many, many, many titles will be read aloud at his funeral
Moments after Prince Philip's casket is lowered into a stone vault in the floor of St. George's Chapel on Saturday morning, a palace muckety-muck will recite aloud the many, many...
Rangers can't afford letdown versus Devils in playoff chase
The job is only half done. The Rangers took care of business in their first two games against the lowly Devils, netting one-sided shutouts on Tuesday and Thursday. Now they...
Upper West Side is too white and Jewish, City Council candidate manager says
The campaign manager for an Upper West Side candidate for the City Council is in hot water for saying the neighborhood is too white -- and Jewish.
AOC jumps to conclusions on Chicago shooting — yet again fueling the flames of America's divisions
“The prosecutor did not ‘make an error.’ He lied,” New York’s Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told the world. Except she was again jumping to conclusions. She was reacting to a...
How Mets postponements are affecting Jacob deGrom
DENVER — Jacob deGrom will eventually pitch for the Mets again, perhaps as soon as Saturday if the weather allows it. Already strong from six days’ rest — the result...
Letters to the Editor — April 17, 2021
The Issue: A New York teacher’s essay criticizing the use of “Critical Race Theory” in schools. Anyone who reads Paul Rossi’s essay on his experience with Critical Race Theory in...
What pushed Zac Jones to join Rangers
If there was any lingering doubt, Saturday erased it. Like George Costanza, Zac Jones wanted to go out on top, and he did as Massachusetts won the NCAA hockey title....
How a TikTok account is making this medieval Italian castle famous
In the heart of Italy, a little-known medieval castle was passed down through generations — that is, little-known until one Sannazzaro descendant got a TikTok account.
'Breaking Bad' star Dean Norris pivots to comedy in 'United States of Al'
Dean Norris' memorable role as DEA Agent Hank Schrader on "Breaking Bad" led him, in a roundabout way, to Chuck Lorre's new CBS sitcom "United States of Al."
Little steps: Team Biden finally starts imitating Trump's successful border policies
After months of denials and inaction, the Biden administration has finally taken one baby step away from the disastrous policies that brought the worst border crisis in decades. In a...
'Rebel' co-star Kevin Zegers still gets stopped by 'Air Bud' fans
Child star Kevin Zegers, who many fans know from the "Air Bud" movies. on ABC's "Rebel," acting with Katey Sagal and the "Gossip Girl" reboot
Biden caves on 15K refugee cap after pressure from left, will unveil higher number
Just hours after President Joe Biden signed an executive order that would retain the Trump administration’s 15,000 person cap on refugee admissions Friday, the White House reversed course on the...
Head of NYC's posh Dalton School splitting at the end of 2021
The head of an elite Manhattan private school in the throes of an internal war over its progressive agenda is leaving at the end of the year. Dalton School chief...
This Tyreek Hill clone could be draft's most 'dangerous' playmaker
Third of an 11-part series. Coming Saturday: tight end. There was a time when “bigger is better’’ was all the rage, mostly because it was true. When in doubt, go...
Queens councilman says he's battling alcoholism, cites COVID pandemic
Queens Councilman Eric Ulrich admitted he is suffering from alcoholism in a Facebook message he posted Friday, writing that the COVID-19 pandemic had turned what used to be a social...
Media group blasts Facebook for blocking The Post's story on BLM co-founder
A news-media industry group blasted Facebook on Friday over its “completely arbitrary” decision to block users from sharing a Post report about a Black Lives Matter co-founder’s $3.2 million in real estate...
Ghislaine Maxwell to face two separate Manhattan criminal trials
Ghislaine Maxwell is now scheduled to face two criminal trials in Manhattan federal court, after a judge ruled Friday to separate the perjury charges against her from her sexual-misconduct case....
Vartan Gregorian, genial savior of the New York Public Library, dead at 87
Vartan Gregorian, a philanthropist and scholar widely credited with saving a down-on-its heels New York Public Library system in the 1980s, died Thursday in Manhattan after being hospitalized for stomach...
Elite NYC private school tells whistleblowing teacher to stay home
A math teacher who publicly accused his elite Manhattan private school of "indoctrinating" students and choking off free speech has been ordered to stay away from campus. Paul Rossi penned...
Why Republicans must stand up to Democrats' court-packing power grab
In 2005, then-Sen. Joe Biden delivered a Senate floor speech about President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s doomed 1937 plan to “pack” the Supreme Court. “In an act of great courage, Roosevelt’s...
He's 29, Joe! Biden calls Masters champ Matsuyama 'Japanese boy' in odd compliment
President Biden on Friday awkwardly hailed Masters golf champion Hideki Matsuyama as a "Japanese boy" during a press conference in the Rose Garden with Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. Matsuyama,...
Ex-Laker, Nets player Darius Morris sued by woman for alleged assault
Former LA Laker and Brooklyn Nets hoopster Darius Morris is being sued by a woman in Manhattan for alleged assault and battery, according to new court papers. Kristen Summer filed...
Giants open to wide receiver splash in NFL Draft
As part of The Post’s 2021 NFL Draft preview, we examine what the Giants might do at each position. Friday: Wide receiver. Signing Kenny Golladay to a $72 million megadeal...
Ex-UFC champ to Saturday opponent on 2019 missed opportunity: I owe you one
Two years and two months ago, Robert Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum were all set to go at it on pay-per-view, with the UFC middleweight crown up for grabs. The two...
Authorities release photo of 19-year-old FedEx gunman
Authorities released a photo Friday of the 19-year-old former FedEx worker who went on a shooting spree at a company facility in Indianapolis before turning the gun on himself. Authorities...
How corporations conspire with Democrats to hoard power at the public's expense
Georgians adopted voter-integrity measures supported by a large majority of Americans, that are in the mainstream of state regulation and in fact are less stringent than the rules in Delaware,...
NYC teacher cut loose after 2nd bust for alleged attack on cops at protests
A city teacher with a history of clashing with cops was among the anarchists busted during an anti-police riot on the Upper East Side that led NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea...
New details emerge about feds' decision not to charge Jeffrey Epstein in 2016
New details emerged Friday about the feds' decision not to pursue charges against Jeffrey Epstein in 2016 -- when a number of lawyers warned he might still be abusing girls....
'Manslaughter' hard to prove and other commentary
Why proving manslaughter the cop who fatally shot Daunte Wright will be hard legally; the Afghan pullout will be “ugly;” tuning out “systemic racism;” press is infrastructure for President Biden;...
Giants bring ex-Patriots corner in for a visit
The Giants took a look at a player quite familiar to head coach Joe Judge on Friday, bringing veteran cornerback Jason McCourty in for a visit to their team facility....
Men blasted on social media for creating pink tampon disposal gloves
They’ve got themselves into a bloody mess.
Jets players join NFLers seeking virtual offseason over COVID-19 concerns
Jets players joined a parade of teams around the NFL on Friday, announcing that “many” of them will not attend in-person voluntary workouts due to concerns over COVID-19. The offseason...
House bill to give veterans of 1966 Spain hydrogen bomb accident benefits
“The nuclear disaster in Palomares caused untold suffering and harm to the servicemembers sent in to clean up radioactive material without adequate protective gear or warning of severe health risks,”...
Sniff 'em, doggo: CHP dog helps uncover 81 pounds of meth, 11 pounds of fentanyl
California authorities seized 92 pounds of drugs in a bust with sniffer dog assistance during a traffic stop Wednesday. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) – Valley Division posted images of the haul, which totaled 81 pounds of meth and 11 pounds of fentanyl...
Sherri Shepherd reveals 20-pound weight loss in sexy dress
The 5-foot-1 comedian does keto, pole dances and Rollerblades to stay in shape.
Lawyer: Video clears NFL star in nightclub brawl
Two days after Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald was accused of assault stemming from a nightclub brawl in Pittsburgh, PA, his lawyer says video surveillance from the incident proves his client's...
Raul Castro resigns, ending era of family communist rule in Cuba
HAVANA — Raul Castro said Friday he is resigning as head of Cuba’s Communist Party, ending an era of formal leadership by he and his brother Fidel Castro that began...
Grand-jury transcripts of Daniel Prude’s cop-related death released
Grand-jury transcripts in the police-involved suffocation death of Daniel Prude were publicly released Friday -- an unprecedented move in New York, officials said. The jury panel decided not to indict...
John Stamos on his basketball show 'Big Shot': 'What does a coach do?'
John Stamos wasn’t initially jazzed about playing a basketball coach on his latest show, “Big Shot.” “I was a band geek in school, I’m a band geek now -- I...
Residents in packed cities aren't more likely to get COVID-19, study says
More important factors include age and health care access.
When will these iconic NYC restaurants reopen their doors?
For many of New York's famed restaurants -- including Le Coucou, Sardi's, Delmonico's and the '21' Club -- the timeline for reopening remains uncertain.
Georgia girl dies after falling into Florida pool on 2nd birthday
A Georgia toddler drowned in a swimming pool during a family vacation in Florida, grieving relatives said. Leland Rudeen, a 2-year-old girl from Cumming, died Thursday, six days after she...
5 of Anthony Bourdain's favorite under-the-radar NYC restaurants
The chef's longtime assistant compiled all of his fave spots in the new book "World Travel: An Irreverent Guide."
Stunning dashcam video shows suspect open fire on cops with AK-47
Stunning dashcam video captured the moment three Georgia cops were shot by a suspect wielding an AK-47. The clip, taken early Monday morning in Carroll County near the border of...
How healthy is TikTok-trendy chlorophyll water?
They're chloro-full of it. TikTok users are draining the swamp by sucking down liquid chlorophyll -- a plant molecule that aids in growth and creates a green shade. While the...
'Oath Keeper' agrees to cooperate with feds in Capitol riot plea deal
A heavy-metal guitarist and reputed member of the far-right group the Oath Keepers became the first Capitol rioter Friday to cop a plea deal for the Jan. 6 siege. Jon...
Shooting blanks: De Blasio doubles down on vague answers as gunplay surges in NYC
Mayor Bill de Blasio's shootings plan? Keep doing the same thing and expect a different result. Hizzoner doubled down on his months-old answers to tackle the Big Apple's ongoing shooting...
'Death and decay': See inside a decades-empty NYC school
Usually only ghosts and the birds get to enjoy the inside of this prime Manhattan real estate.
Man allegedly sexually assaulted his wife hundreds of times throughout their marriage
A Michigan man has been accused of sexually assaulting his wife hundreds of times over a period of 13 years, authorities said. Kraig Smith, 48, of Benton Harbor, was arraigned...
When CC Sabathia knew he wanted to 'look like the Rock'
Since retiring after the 2019 season, former Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia has worked toward his goal of emulating the physique of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. In a wide-ranging interview with...
Biden hosts Japan PM amid US-China tensions
WASHINGTON — President Biden on Friday hosted Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga at the White House for talks focused on containing China's economic and military expansion. Suga, the first foreign...
Alaska denied benefits to gay couples despite court rulings
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska wrongly denied some same-sex spouses benefits for years by claiming their unions were not recognized even after courts struck down gay marriage bans, court documents obtained...
Coney Island comes back to life: Post's week in photos
The amusement park at Coney Island in Brooklyn has reopened after being closed for more than 500 days due to COVID-19.
Morgan Stanley reveals nearly $1B loss from Archegos implosion
Morgan Stanley lost nearly $1 billion from the collapse of family office Archegos Capital Management, the bank said Friday, muddying its 150 percent jump in first-quarter profit that was powered by a...
Psaki says police 'too often' use 'unnecessary force' in wake of Chicago teen's death
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Friday slammed law enforcement for "too often" using "unnecessary force" -- as she was asked to weigh in on the police shooting of...
Bet on former Met continuing hot start
New team, fresh start for Anthony DeSclafani (1-0, 0.82 ERA). All’s well for the former Red after two starts with the Giants, allowing one run over 11 innings. San Francisco...
Fashion brand ASOS praised for featuring model with cochlear implant in earrings ad
Fashion critics want ASOS to hear their applause for a current online ad, featuring an earring model with a cochlear implant. The British brand is currently peddling a pair of small gold hoop...
Astros pitcher's free-agency drama with Mets: 'Pretty much hated me'
DENVER — Jake Odorizzi is still perplexed he’s pitching for the Astros rather than the Mets. The veteran right-hander was a Mets target for much of the offseason, as the...
Cocoa could help obese people lose weight, study claims
It worked for mice, so could the chocolate diet work for you?
Pakistan briefly blocks social media amid anti-France rally
LAHORE, Pakistan — Pakistan briefly blocked access to all social media on Friday after days of violent anti-French protests across the country by radical Islamists opposed to cartoons they consider...
This highly-rated cool mist humidifier is on sale for 20% off
Humidifiers are a great way to prevent catching viral infections in your home, ease allergy symptoms and keep skin less dry by adding moisture into the air, among other advantages.
How a nightmare 'Hoarders' home was saved and turned into a luxe B&B
It takes "the satisfaction of a clean room" to a different level.
Rep. Jordan believes Pelosi is eventually going to try to pack the Supreme Court
Rep. Jim Jordan said Friday he didn't believe House Speaker Nancy Pelosi when she asserted this week that she has no plans to bring Democrats' court-packing bill up for a...
Dave Portnoy rents Floyd Mayweather Miami Beach home for $200K a month
Pretty señoritas not included.
Jay-Z, Nas, Diddy — and now Dem leader Rep. Meeks backs McGuire for mayor
Mayoral candidate Ray McGuire's long-shot bid to run City Hall is getting another big endorsement boost, this time in Queens, where he's reeling in the support of the borough's Democratic...
Biden keeps Trump's cap on refugee admissions despite saying he'd expand it
President Biden has opted to retain the Trump administration’s 15,000 cap on refugee admissions to the US despite earlier proposing that the cap be expanded to 62,500. Biden signed the...
Low-flying jets interrupt Harris and Psaki pressers, scare DC residents
Two F-22 Raptors flew over downtown DC shortly after 11 am to celebrate the opening of the National World War I Memorial — startling many people who weren't aware of the...
Master the actual Queen’s Gambit chess move with this expert-led training
With the compelling and popular chess-focused miniseries, "The Queen’s Gambit," on Netflix, it’s no surprise that interest in chess – and sales of chess sets – have boomed in recent...
Ted Cruz says he's done wearing masks in the Capitol
Sen. Ted Cruz is no longer wearing a mask while in the Capitol complex or on the Senate floor now that he is vaccinated, he revealed this week. Speaking to...
Chill during Stress Awareness Month with 13 stress-reducing products
April is Stress Awareness Month -- and with the year we've had, it is beyond necessary.
Heat legend purchases Jazz ownership stake with big plans for franchise
Dwyane Wade's empire continues to grow. The retired three-time NBA champion purchased an ownership stake in the Utah Jazz, he confirmed on Friday. Wade, who spent his entire 14-season NBA...
Judge and fury! Jurist releases accused shooter even after lawyer called $50K bail 'appropriate'
A rookie judge in Queens cut loose a reputed gang member whom investigators tracked down in North Carolina after a Valentine's Day bar shooting — even though his defense lawyer...
Nets teammate knows how hard sudden retirement is for LaMarcus Aldridge
LaMarcus Aldridge’s shocking retirement due to cardiac issues is going to create more playing time for other Nets, including Jeff Green. But when Green finally got a chance to speak...
Snap up the Over in this NL showdown
It has been tough sledding for St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez, and he will be squaring off with Philadelphia Phillies starter Matt Moore as both will look to...
How to watch Prince Philip's funeral
Prince Philip's funeral service on Saturday morning will be a small and intimate affair for the royal family to pay their last respects -- but the event will also be...
Suspect armed with assault rifle arrested in Times Square subway station
An Ohio man was busted with an AK-47 assault rifle and a gas mask inside a Times Square subway station Friday afternoon, law enforcement sources said. Saadiq Teague, 18, was taken into custody without...
Paige Spiranac says she was put on a 'watch list' over golf meltdowns
Paige Spiranac is getting candid about her past Billy Horschel-esque moments on the golf course. During Tuesday's episode of her "Playing A Round" podcast, Spiranac revealed she has "thrown clubs"...
Shortage of intubation drugs threatens Brazil health sector
RIO DE JANEIRO — Reports are emerging of Brazilian health workers forced to intubate patients without the aid of sedatives, after weeks of warnings that hospitals and state governments risked...
Binghamton University student dies in hiking accident
A Binghamton University student was killed in a hiking accident just weeks before his graduation, according to the school and his friends. Andrew Desiderio, 21, a senior who served as...
Google Earth adds time-lapse video to depict climate change
SAN RAMON, Calif. — The Google Earth app is adding a new video feature that draws upon nearly four decades of satellite imagery to vividly illustrate how climate change has...
Scientists discover new dinosaur and it is adorable
Some 160 million years ago, a tiny winged creature with wide eyes and a goofy grin lived among the trees in what’s now modern day China. The origin story of...
Barbers, artists help defy vaccine myths for people of color
SAN DIEGO — In a Washington, DC, suburb, Black and Latino barbers are busting myths about the coronavirus vaccine while clipping hair. Across the country, a university researcher in Phoenix...
Shaq beats TV co-host in race while wearing fuzzy 'wolf' slippers
Comfort over everything. Shaquille O'Neal and his fuzzy footwear stole the show on Thursday's installment of "Inside the NBA," when the Lakers legend raced co-host Kenny "The Jet" Smith on-air...
Psaki: Biden won't remove UN ambassador over 'white supremacy' comments
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Friday said President Biden has no plans to remove UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield over comments she made that "slavery weaved white supremacy into...
Knicks consider adding guard after altercation with Russian coach
With an open roster spot after John Henson’s contract expired Thursday at midnight, the Knicks are leaning toward making a backcourt addition instead of another big man, according to league...
Gov. Cuomo avoids questions about scandals at latest 'press conference'
Gov. Andrew Cuomo avoided getting asked questions about his sexual harassment and nursing home death toll coverup scandals -- by only calling on hand-picked reporters during a virtual news conference...
Global warming’s extreme rains threaten Hawaii’s coral reefs
HONOLULU — As muddy rainwater surged from Hawaii’s steep seaside mountains and inundated residential communities last month, the damage caused by flooding was obvious — houses were destroyed and businesses...
What is going on with Tiger Woods' backyard right now?
As Tiger Woods recovers from injuries he sustained in a February car crash, his backyard golf course — at his estimated $40 million mansion in Jupiter Island, Florida — is...
The Mets may never play another game
DENVER – The Mets may never play another game. For the second straight day and fourth time since Sunday, weather wiped out a scheduled game for the Mets. With snow...
FedEx shooter — who massacred 8 in Indy bloodbath — ID'd as 19-year-old former employee
The man who killed eight people at an Indianapolis FedEx facility was identified Friday as 19-year-old former employee Brandon Scott Hole -- who authorities said was questioned last year by...
Everything new we know about Chicago cop who shot 13-year-old Adam Toledo
The Chicago cop who shot and killed seventh-grader Adam Toledo had never fired his gun on duty before. City officials released body-camera footage Thursday showing the nearly six-year police veteran,...
Cache of docs set to be unsealed in Ghislaine Maxwell case
A cache of sealed documents prepared by Manhattan federal prosecutors in the Ghislaine Maxwell sex-trafficking case is set to be released Friday afternoon, a judge said in court papers. Judge...
Progressive figures work hand-in-hand with social media to silence opponents
Just months after Facebook retaliated against the government of Australia by effectively canceling the flow of the country’s information, the company is at it again – this time, wielding its...
'Borat' star Maria Bakalova's secret plan for sneaking into White House
She gave herself a leg to stand on.
Inside WNBA draft pick's scary recovery from paralysis
In less than six months, DiDi Richards went from suffering a scary injury that left her temporarily paralyzed to getting drafted into the WNBA by the New York Liberty. At...
UN warns COVID-19 is 'roaring back’ as Yemen faces famine
UNITED NATIONS — The UN humanitarian chief warned Thursday that the world’s largest humanitarian crisis in Yemen is getting even worse with the COVID-19 pandemic “roaring back” in recent weeks...
South Carolina couple arrested in road-rage attack on interracial couple
A white married couple in South Carolina face criminal charges in a road-rage attack on an interracial couple at whom they hurled racial slurs, according to reports. John Kingkade, 38,...
Fukushima surfer, shop owner alarmed at water release plan, fears 'contaminated sea'
Koji Suzuki's surf shop, which he first opened in 1989, was washed away by the devastating tsunami that hit northeast Japan in March 2011. But that did not kill his...
Kremlin to expel 10 US diplomats in response to US sanctions
The move comes just one day after President Biden announced it would be sanctioning six Russian technology companies and 32 individuals that were involved in Russia’s interference in the 2020...
NYCFC need Jesus Medina more than ever
There have been stretches, for NYCFC midfielder Jesus Medina, when things appeared to click. The Paraguayan ended last season with five goal involvements (three goals, two assists) in the final...
Beloved Caesar the rescued tiger dies at NJ sanctuary
A beloved tiger named Caesar — who was saved from neglect by a New Jersey wildlife sanctuary nearly 20 years ago — has died, the center announced this week. Staffers...
Texas governor demands Biden take 'immediate action' on Mexican cartels
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants the Biden administration to take “immediate action” against Mexican drug cartels by designating them as foreign terrorist organizations.
Cops were warned about FedEx gunman before shooting spree: report
The gunman in the FedEx shooting spree was previously known to federal and local authorities -- and had been flagged up to law enforcement by a concerned family member before...
Psaki pressed on Biden 'weakness' over Putin summit amid Black Sea U-turn
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Friday was grilled on President Biden's decision to agree to a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin without setting conditions — with one...
Woman, 72, fatally struck by Volkswagen driver pulling out of dealership: cops
An elderly woman was fatally struck by a Volkswagen driver pulling out of a Brooklyn dealership lot on Thursday, cops said. Carol Langdon, 72, was walking on Fourth Avenue near...
Charles Barkley feud reignited over WNBA draft pick: 'Kick some ass'
Shyla Heal's selection at the 2021 WNBA Draft jogged Charles Barkley's memory. The Chicago Sky picked the 19-year-old out of Australia's WNBL, prompting Barkley to recall a 25-year-old beef with...
Knicks guard placed on COVID-19 protocol list
DALLAS — Just as he was rolling, Alec Burks is now sidelined. The Knicks’ hot-shooting swingman Burks has been placed in the COVID-19 health and safety protocols, the team announced,...
23 years ago today: 'Friends' wedding dress episode
On April 16, 1998, "Friends" besties Rachel, Monica and Phoebe tried on wedding dresses in the midst of the Ross-Emily marriage saga. Relive this pop culture moment from Season 4,...
Accused killer mistakenly released from Rikers Island finally caught
The accused killer whose vile rant at a Brooklyn judge led to his accidental release from Rikers Island has been captured after more than a month on the lam, law...
Scientists create first human-monkey embryo in controversial experiment
The apeman cometh?
Astronomers announce unprecedented data on famous supermassive black hole
New data released by a team of hundreds of international scientists offers a more comprehensive understanding of the supermassive black hole at the heart of the galaxy M87 and the system it powers. A dramatic video...
Disneyland fans forced to wait hours to buy a ticket online
Disneyland fans who have been waiting over a year for the popular theme park to reopen are being forced to wait hours to snag a ticket online as demand heats...
Russian fighter jet escorts US spy plane over Pacific amid rising tensions: report
A Russian fighter jet escorted a US reconnaissance aircraft over the Pacific Ocean, the Russian Defense Ministry said Friday -- as tensions between Moscow and Washington mount. Tass, a Russian...
WH talks $1.7B plan to track COVID variants amid 'very concerning' rise in cases
The program will track the variants -- which are believed to be up to 70 percent more transmissible -- through a process known as genomic sequencing.
Hunter Biden's drug- and sex-fueled memoir is a big fat flop
Hunter Biden's newly released autobiography has tanked in its first week of sales despite heavy media promotion of its sex-and-drugs content — and glowing praise from his father. "Beautiful Things,"...
Biden: Mass killings 'too normal' in US in wake of FedEx shooting
President Biden on Friday condemned the deadly FedEx rampage that left eight people dead in Indiana as "the latest in a string of tragedies" that have become all "too normal"...
Company that owns just one NJ deli soars to $100M value on stock market
A company that owns a single deli in south New Jersey became worth more than $100 million on the stock market in recent months — marking the latest oddity of...
'Very few' have asked if cop who shot 13-year-old is OK: 'It's disheartening'
The lawyer for the Chicago cop who fatally shot 13-year-old Adam Toledo said it was "amazing and disheartening" that "very few" people had asked how the officer was holding up....
US Embassy warns that conditions in Ukraine could change 'with little notice'
Security conditions in Crimea and along Ukraine's border with Russia could change "with little to no notice" amid heightened tensions and a military buildup in the region, the US Embassy...
Man accidentally gets one Moderna and one Pfizer COVID vaccine
A mix-up led this man to get mixed doses.
The New AOC? Anti-cop activist seeks to oust longtime rep
A Muslim activist who wants to defund the police and has accused the NYPD of "state-sanctioned violence'' is seeking to unseat veteran Democratic US Rep. Carolyn Maloney -- by following the same...
James Bond and Harry Potter star dead at 52
Her husband, fellow actor Damian Lewis, confirmed that she passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer.
Gucci and Balenciaga just unveiled the biggest fashion mashup of 2021
To celebrate its 100th birthday, Gucci Creative Director Alessandro Michele threw a bedazzled party complete with a secret club, bright lights and flashing cameras, and the reveal of a highly...
Chilling bodycam footage captures fatal police shooting in Ohio hospital
Dramatic bodycam video captured the moment police shot dead a 27-year-old black man after finding a gun in his waistband during a pat-down in an Ohio hospital emergency room. The...
4 charged in connection to death of woman found in Queens trunk: cops
Officers spotted the men early Wednesday walking out of a home on in Far Rockaway, carrying a large, unknown object and putting it into the trunk, police said.
Mets rehired 'creep' exec despite complaints of female employees
The Mets’ workplace environment is under further scrutiny after a new report, published Friday by The Athletic, which details additional accounts of inappropriate behavior that were ignored by team management...
Yankees choose their opener for first game against Rays
The Yankees’ opener Friday night against the Tampa Bay Rays will feature an opener on the mound. Nick Nelson will get the start at Yankee Stadium, followed by Michael King,...
'Final Fantasy' maker Square Enix denies sale reports
The video game maker behind the popular "Final Fantasy" and "Kingdom Hearts" franchises shot down reports that it's up for sale on Friday after the chatter sent its stock price...
Huge shark brushes by paddleboarders in the UK
Stunning video of a basking shark swimming beneath paddleboarders was filmed in the clear waters off Torquay, UK. See the close encounter as the plankton-eating species weaves around the group...
British TV host blasted for Prince Philip funeral 'race baiting'
A British TV host was blasted for “race baiting” after he questioned whether it was a “problem” that all 30 guests at Prince Philip’s funeral are going to be white. ...
Andrew Yang leads new NYC mayoral poll — despite string of gaffes
After a tough week, top Democratic mayoral hopeful Andrew Yang got a bit of good news from a poll commissioned by a rival political group that shows him well ahead...
About 2.5 billion T. Rex roamed Earth but not at once
One Tyrannosaurus rex seems scary enough. Now picture 2.5 billion of them. That’s how many of the fierce dinosaur king probably roamed Earth over the course of a couple million...
John Cleese rolls Hank Azaria hard with mock Monty Python 'apology'
Monty Python legend John Cleese trolled Hank Azaria over his publicly announced regret for voicing "The Simpsons" character Apu — penning his own tongue-in-cheek "apology." "Not wishing to be left...
Ref gets body-slammed in wild youth basketball brawl
A referee was body-slammed following a disagreement with a spectator at a girls basketball game this week in Indiana -- and police are investigating the violent incident. Late in the...
Man gets nail propelled into eyelid while mowing lawn
This accidental acupuncture may seem like a freak occurrence, however, such injuries are reportedly surprisingly common post-lockdown.
Ex-NYPD cop pleads guilty in alleged murder-for-hire plot
Former NYPD Officer Valerie Cincinelli offered a terse apology Friday as she copped to one count of obstruction as part of an alleged plot to knock off her estranged husband...
Man named Happy throws bobcat after it attacks wife in wild video
This suburban neighborhood had a wild morning.
More than three dozen killed in mass shootings in the US since March
At least 37 innocent people have died in six mass shootings the US has seen since the beginning of March, statistics show. The disturbing trend of deadly gunfire continued Thursday...
Mom says she drowned her three kids 'softly' while she hugged, kissed them
A Los Angeles mother admitted to drowning her three young children -- "softly" and "apologizing the whole time" -- in order to keep them away from their allegedly abusive father.
China ramps up vaccination drive with free eggs, other goods
TAIPEI, Taiwan — China’s success at controlling the coronavirus outbreak has resulted in a population that has seemed almost reluctant to get vaccinated. So it is accelerating its inoculation campaign...
Ex-porn star and model among those vying for California gov's job
Mary Carey, a former adult actress whose real name is Mary Cook, said she has “big plans for California,” the LA Times reported.
New details revealed in Indiana FedEx massacre
The shooter who slaughtered eight people at an Indiana FedEx facility killed himself as police closed in -- after firing “randomly” inside and outside the building, officials said Friday. Indianapolis...
Steph Curry breaks out airplane celebration after reporter's Twitter plea
Just call him a crowd-pleaser. Despite being on one of the hottest scoring streaks of his 12-year career, Steph Curry still has time to appease his supporters — even if...
New Hampshire lifts COVID-19 mask mandate
New Hampshire’s mask mandate expired Friday after the state’s governor announced in a tweet on Thursday that it would not be renewed. Gov. Chris Sununu said the decision was made...
'Drunk' shirtless golfer uses flag to attack rival in charity event fight
Guessing they didn't birdie the 18th. Two men in South Africa took their frustrations out on each other in a wild golf course brawl that has gone viral. The video,...
Biden to host Japanese prime minister for first in-person visit
President Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga at the White House Friday for his first in-person summit with a world leader since taking office, as the two nations...
How Mike Trout influences Shohei Ohtani's AL MVP futures odds
Shohei Ohtani is Bo Jackson, or at least he’s doing Bo Jackson things. He hit a baseball at 119 mph on Monday night, joining Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez...
Social media silences The Post yet again — for reporting the truth
On Thursday, Facebook decided its users should not be able to share a New York Post article about the property buying habits of one of the founders of Black Lives...
There is a new QB favorite to land with 49ers in NFL Draft shakeup
The Mac Jones smoke has given way to the Justin Fields embers. For the first time since the 49ers traded up to the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021...
Man charged in shooting death of Bronx construction worker, cops say
The man who allegedly gunned down a female construction worker in the Bronx earlier this week has been charged with her murder, police said early Friday. Jose Everaldo Reyes, 66,...
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of Wyoming football recruit
An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a University of Wyoming football recruit, police said. Keyshawn Evanta Harris was busted Thursday on a murder charge in...
Robinhood slammed over crypto outage during Dogecoin surge
Robinhood flatly denied allegations that it had placed restrictions on Dogecoin trading.
Chicago police union chief calls fatal shooting of 13-year-old '100% justified'
The president of the Chicago police union said the cop who fatally shot a 13-year-old boy who appeared to have a gun in his hand right before he raised his...
Victim with gun may have tried to stop FedEx shooter, witness says
A mystery man may have tried to thwart the gunman who opened fire at a FedEx facility in Indiana late Thursday -- pulling out his own gun in vain before...
Rusty Young, of 'Crazy Love' rock band Poco, dead at 75
“I think things went the way they were supposed to go."
FedEx to rethink ban on cellphones after shooting: report
FedEx is reportedly examining a policy barring workers from carrying their cellphones on the job after a deadly mass shooting at one of the company's Indianapolis facilities. The shipping giant...
Iran begins enriching uranium at highest level ever near end of nuclear talks
The move, initially revealed by Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf on Twitter and later confirmed by state television, comes on the final day of talks in Vienna between countries...
Cows take over quiet suburban street
Four cows were filmed "milking" their moment after invading the sleepy Westside neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida. According to local news, other farm animals, such as donkeys, pigs and sheep, have...
Former Yankees reliever off to awful start for Red Sox
Some New York Yankees fans may be annoyed with Brian Cashman for the team’s 5-7 start, but one cash-saving trade he made this offseason is looking good thus far. The...
The top 10 running backs heading into NFL draft
The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his top 10 running backs in this year’s NFL draft, based on evaluations and conversations with people around the league: Travis Etienne, Clemson, 5-10, 215...
Grandmother brutally beaten on LA bus by attacker who thought she was Asian
A 70-year-old woman was brutally beaten and dragged across a bus in Los Angeles by a hateful attacker who mistook her for Asian American, according to local reports. The victim,...
Who let the doge out: Dogecoin doubles record rally price
Dogecoin has doubled from its Wednesday morning rally to reach prices of more than $0.30 Thursday night. The dog meme-inspired cryptocurrency -- that began as a joke -- is up...
8 dead, many injured in shooting rampage at Indiana FedEx facility
A gunman killed at least eight people and injured several others in a shooting rampage at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis before turning the gun on himself, officials said early Friday. The...
NYC court clerk allegedly caught calling defendant 'N-word' on hot mic
A Manhattan Family Court clerk was caught on a hot mic allegedly calling a black teenage defendant the N-word, according to his attorney. The clerk, Donna A. Prainito, was promptly...
New video suggests 13-year-old was armed when shot dead by Chicago cops
The Chicago Police Department released enhanced bodycam footage it says shows that the 13-year-old who was shot dead by cops last month was holding a gun just before he was...
Knicks have eye on draft steal's uncertain Mavericks future
Villanova stud point guard Jalen Brunson, who is emerging as a solid second-round steal for the Mavericks, is on the Knicks' radar. Brunson, who scored 15 points with seven assists...
Simon & Schuster won't distribute book by cop involved in Breonna Taylor shooting
The about-face comes after calls to boycott the distributor if it didn't cut ties with the publisher that inked a book deal with Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly, 48.