April 20, 2021
Mets pitcher, manager ejected from ugly loss
CHICAGO — Thirty-six degrees at first pitch was a heat wave compared to the icicles that formed on the Mets’ bats Tuesday night. Not that this underachieving lineup had exactly...
Minneapolis community celebrates Derek Chauvin conviction
The Rev. Jesse Jackson joined hundreds of people in Minneapolis on Tuesday night celebrating the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the killing of George Floyd. The civil rights leader stopped...
Rangers stars crumble under pressure again in worrisome sign
You don’t want to make sweeping generalizations off one game, even (or not even) one as bad as this 6-1 back-of-the-hand dismissal by the Islanders that the Rangers suffered at...
Knicks bringing MSG to life again
All you had to do was look around Madison Square Garden and it was obvious your ears were lying to you, had to be. On a good night, in normal...
Rangers fell apart after losing star defenseman
The Rangers gave up a season-high six goals to the Islanders on Tuesday night for their most lopsided loss of the year. It was their first defeat by a margin...
Minneapolis' top cop calls for healing, peace after Derek Chauvin verdict
Minneapolis' top cop says the community can "begin to heal," after former officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd Tuesday. "I want to acknowledge and thank the...
Virginia cop fired after donating to Kyle Rittenhouse defense fund
A police officer in Virginia was fired after donating to a legal defense fund for Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse, officials said Tuesday. Norfolk police Lt. William Kelly anonymously gave $25...
Depleted Nets don't let this one slip away
After blowing a late fourth-quarter lead in Miami on Sunday, the Nets managed to hold on for a much-needed win in New Orleans on Tuesday night. Although shorthanded, the Nets...
Devils nearly pull off insane comeback in loss to rival
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins can play dazzling hockey at times. They can also occasionally flirt with disaster. They managed to do both in a 7-6 victory over New Jersey...
Knicks just can't lose right now
Seven more assists from Julius Randle. Eleven more 3-pointers combined from backcourt men RJ Barrett and Reggie Bullock. Countless more hustle pays by the nasty center tandem of Nerlens Noel...
Bail jumps to $250K for ex-cop with 122 child molestation charges
A retired Pennsylvania cop facing 122 child molestation charges dating back two decades had his bail pumped up to $250,000 Tuesday after prosecutors said new victims have come forward, according...
New Met a big factor to rotation's early success
CHICAGO — James McCann takes it personally. From Jacob deGrom right on down the line, the Mets have received dominant starting pitching to begin the season, a fact in which...
Yankees finally win again
After all the speeches and lineup changeups, all the Yankees needed to get a win was a bases-loaded wild pitch to turn things around. The Yankees’ lineup looked about as...
Rangers destroyed by Islanders as star, playoff hopes take nasty hit
If the Rangers were going to get a reality check after handily defeating the lowly Devils four games in a row, leave it to the Islanders. Because after playing a...
NFL team slammed for controversial George Floyd tweet: 'Delete this'
The Las Vegas Raiders were sacked on Twitter after turning George Floyd’s final words into a tweet many felt missed the mark in celebrating the guilty verdict handed down Tuesday...
Arizona AG urges senators against court packing
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich is urging his state's Democratic Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly not to support their party's push for the expansion of the Supreme Court. In...
What Knicks star attributes his big rise to
The Eastern Conference Player of the Week Award came to Julius Randle on Monday. That followed his first All-Star berth in March. And more honors are pouring his way. The...
Landlord sues NYPD to fumigate NYC apartment where body decomposed for weeks
The owners of an Upper West Side apartment where an elderly man’s dead body was decomposing for two weeks say police won't let cleaners in to fumigate the pad --...
New Yorkers gather to celebrate after Chauvin guilty verdict
New Yorkers gathered and marched across the city in droves on Tuesday evening to celebrate the conviction of former Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd. Cheers...
Arizona gov sending National Guard to southern border
PHOENIX — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Tuesday he is sending 250 National Guard troops to the state’s southern border with Mexico amid the increased arrivals of migrants. Arizona is...
Andrea Stewart-Cousins says she won't run for governor against Cuomo
The top Democrat in the state Senate, Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, said Tuesday she will not make a run for governor in 2022 against a scandal-scarred Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “No,...
NYPD detective sues man over racist harassment
An Asian NYPD detective is suing a man who was allegedly captured on camera spewing racist slurs at the 16-year veteran. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan Supreme Court Tuesday, says...
What Derek Chauvin wrote on his hand ahead of murder conviction
Derek Chauvin jotted down his lawyer’s phone number on his hand ahead of his Tuesday conviction for killing George Floyd, a new report said. Chauvin’s lawyer, Eric Nelson, confirmed with...
Obama: Chauvin jury 'did the right thing' but 'justice is about more than single verdict'
Former President Obama said Tuesday that the jury in the Derek Chauvin trial "did the right thing" by finding the former Minneapolis police officer guilty on all counts in the...
When Jets could make run at edge rusher in NFL draft
As part of The Post’s 2021 NFL Draft preview, we examine what the Jets might do at each position. Tuesday: Edge rusher There has not been a draft in the...
Giants star was impetus for team's offseason moves
Plenty, but not everything, the Giants did in free agency was specifically designed to provide help and support for Daniel Jones. There is no doubt the front office now believes...
Mom fleeing war-torn Africa set up Michigan star's NFL dream
Seventh of an 11-part series ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft. Coming tomorrow: linebackers. Based on his unique background and the powerful values derived from it — not to mention...
Nancy Pelosi hit after thanking George Floyd 'for sacrificing your life'
Twitter users pounced on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday after she publicly thanked George Floyd "for sacrificing your life for justice." “Thank you, George Floyd, for sacrificing your life...
Jets NFL Mock Draft 3.0: What's next after Zach Wilson pick
We are another week closer to the NFL draft and teams are making their final preparations. This is the third of four Jets mock drafts The Post will do leading...
Three other cops still set to face trial in death of George Floyd
Three more former Minneapolis cops are still set to stand trial in the death of George Floyd following Tuesday's murder conviction for former police officer Derek Chauvin The since-fired officers...
Biden praises Derek Chauvin murder conviction, blames US for ‘systemic racism’
President Biden on Tuesday praised the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for murdering George Floyd, but also accused the United States of deep-seated “systemic racism” as he said the...
Jarring Yankees staleness may beg for seismic trade: Sherman
It hasn't even been three weeks of regular-season play, but … • Have you noticed … the lack of joy around the Yankees? Of course, the lack of wins, hits...
‘World’s first' weed-scented perfume makes 4/20 debut
To celebrate 4/20, cannabis brand Drew Martin and fragrance company Heretic Parfum collaborated on what they claim is the world’s first THC-infused fragrance.
Who is Derek Chauvin's beauty queen ex-wife Kellie and where is she now?
Derek Chauvin's beauty queen ex-wife filed for divorce from the convicted ex-cop days after George Floyd died in his custody. Kellie May Xiong Chauvin, who was crowned Mrs. Minnesota in...
Time running out for Stewart Bainum's bid as Tribune sets May 21 vote
Time is rapidly running out for hotel mogul Stewart Bainum to play white knight for the New York Daily News and other newspapers in the Tribune empire. The special committee...
'Hero' MTA worker spots armed man on subway platform: 'I always look around'
A veteran MTA cleaner was hailed as a "hero" after alerting cops to an out-of-state straphanger with a gun while she cleaned a Lower Manhattan train platform. Ivette Leonetti, 54,...
LeBron James, sports figures react to Derek Chauvin guilty verdict
The sports world is speaking out. On Tuesday, after Derek Chauvin was convicted of murdering of George Floyd. The now-former Minnesapolis police officer was filmed in May with his knee...
New Rochelle High School blamed girl for her own rape, lawyer says
The lawyer representing a teenager who was raped by a classmate at New Rochelle High School blasted the school for attempting to blame the student for the sexual assault. Attorney...
Faced with protests, NY pols express relief at 'justice' after Chauvin guilty verdicts
New York elected officials greeted the trio of guilty verdicts against former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin with relief Tuesday — while the Big Apple braced itself for waves of...
Buccaneers reward Tom Brady's Super Bowl boat party caretaker
Tom Brady's Super Bowl party savior isn't going anywhere. On Tuesday, the Buccaneers announced they re-signed Ryan Griffin, Brady's backup quarterback. While the details of Griffin's contract were not disclosed,...
Andrew Yang has momentum — can he keep up to be next NYC mayor?: Goodwin
Watching Andrew Yang crisscross New York and mix it up with his Democratic rivals in the mayoral race, I am reminded of an observation by the great columnist Murray Kempton....
James Harden out indefinitely in massive Nets blow
James Harden will be out indefinitely after suffering a setback Monday in his recovery from his right hamstring strain. And in a major blow to the Nets, now they can’t...
That's reel love! Movie buffs have sweet marquee engagement
It was a marriage proposal of cinematic proportions.
Restaurants dangle bonuses amid labor shortage — and workers aren't biting
The restaurant industry is starved for workers --and some operators are going to desperate lengths to reel in prospective hires.
Dominic Cooper travels to 'Spy City' in Cold War drama
Cold War espionage thrillers have provided their share of memorable moments over the years -- but "Spy City" falls just short of joining that club.
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison on Derek Chauvin verdict: 'The first step toward justice'
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison heralded the conviction of ex-cop Derek Chauvin in George Floyd's death on Tuesday -- saying he would not call it "justice" but at least "the...
Netflix stock drops 10% as new subscribers fall short
Shares of Netflix were walloped on Tuesday after the company said it added 4 million net subscribers globally in the first three months of the year, falling short of Wall...
How Republicans, Democrats are reacting to Derek Chauvin guilty verdicts
United States lawmakers expressed bipartisan support for Tuesday's conviction of ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) told reporters on Capitol Hill that...
NBA, players react to Derek Chauvin verdict: 'Justice appears to have been served
Reactions from both the NBA offices and the league’s players flooded out at the news former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of the murder of George Floyd....
Stringer disgraced himself by accepting the NYC teachers union's endorsement
The United Federation of Teachers, which has radiated contempt for New York City’s school kids throughout the pandemic, just endorsed city Comptroller Scott Stringer for mayor. Stringer, all smiles, accepted. Does...
George Floyd's family fights back tears as it hails Derek Chauvin conviction
MINNEAPOLIS -- George Floyd’s kin fought back tears Tuesday as they hailed the conviction of ex-cop Derek Chauvin in the 42-year-old black man’s death — saying it wasn’t just a...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs controversial 'anti-riot' bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law an “anti-riot” aimed at cracking down on civil unrest -- with provisions that include civil immunity to people who drive through protesters...
Why is the CDC needlessly terrifying Americans with asthma about COVID?
Rochelle Walensky, the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has vowed that her agency’s information and guidelines will be “based on science” — essential to public...
Police in Ohio shoot and kill 15-year-old girl shortly before Derek Chauvin verdict
Police in Ohio shot and killed a 15-year-old girl on Tuesday – less than an hour before fired Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd, reports...
Federal 'relief' is so generous it's more lucrative to stay home than to work
With half of American adults having had at least one vaccine dose and restrictions gradually easing throughout most of the country, employers are eager to rebuild the economy. One problem:...
Biden to Floyd family: 'Nothing will make it better, but now there's some justice'
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with the George Floyd family by phone shortly after the guilty verdicts were read against ex-cop Derek Chauvin in Floyd's murder. Floyd...
Letters to the Editor — April 21, 2021
The Issue: Rep. Maxine Waters’ encouraging police-violence protesters to ‘get more confrontational.’ At a very difficult and sensitive time for our nation, Rep. Maxine Waters’ comments were an open incitement...
NYC can't be saved without a mayor who supports law and order
A new MTA survey found that, of 25,205 “active” transit riders, only 26 percent were “satisfied” with “safety from crime and harassment on trains.” Perhaps more telling: Among lapsed riders,...
Here's how much prison time Derek Chauvin faces
Derek Chauvin faces a maximum of 40 years in prison following his conviction Tuesday for killing George Floyd during a botched arrest in Minneapolis. He could get up to four...
Call off the protests: Maxine Waters says she's 'relieved' by Chauvin verdict
Congresswoman Maxine Waters -- who may have singlehandedly given the defense team grounds for an appeal -- said Tuesday that she was "relieved" by the conviction of ex-cop Derek Chauvin...
Better than a mask: Belgian artist's 'portable oasis' offers COVID protection
When governments around Europe told people to create a "bubble" to limit their social contacts during the COVID-19 pandemic, this was probably not what they had in mind. Alain Verschueren,...
After Chauvin trial, politicians must turn down the temperature
The jury has spoken. Derek Chauvin is guilty on all charges. Now it's time for politicians to do what they haven't done so far -- act responsibly. President Biden was completely...
Team Biden's only worry on the border is ... words
When it comes to the border crisis, Team Biden seems to think the only real issue is . . . words. Thus did Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Monday make...
Nextdoor to alert users before they post something racist
The neighborhood-specific social platform has launched a feature — the "anti-racism notification" — that asks users to think again about posting content that the app deems offensive.
A 'vulgar' gift to Princeton and other commentary
Conservative: A ‘Vulgar’ Gift to Princeton News of the just-established Emma Bloomberg Center for Access and Opportunity at Princeton University made National Review’s Kevin D. Williamson’s eyes roll: Multibillionaire Mike...
Chauvin may be guilty — but Waters, Biden made sure this case will drag on
Remember when the Left used to go ballistic over President Trump’s propensity to lob rhetorical bombs into pending investigations and prosecutions?
Crowd reacts to Derek Chauvin trial outside courthouse
MINNEAPOLIS -- Wild cheers erupted and tears flowed outside the courthouse Tuesday where former city cop Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges in the death of George Floyd....
New York Times balks at gender-neutral bathrooms, transgender byline demands
New York Times journalists want the company to bring in "Ally McBeal"-style gender-neutral bathrooms and to retroactively revise the bylines of transgender journalists who have changed their names. Those are...
Can't eat out? In locked down Paris, a chef can come to you
Parisians yearning for haute cuisine dining since the COVID-19 pandemic closed down restaurants have found an alternative: private chefs who serve up meals in customers' homes. Fatiha El-Kaddaoui is a...
Alleged Brooklyn Capitol rioter wanted to be 'where the action was'
An alleged rioter from Brooklyn surrendered to the FBI Tuesday morning after telling investigators he breached the US Capitol because he wanted to be "where the action was," court papers...
These six black ops-inspired watches are up to 53% off
These watches from Luminox — like those used by black ops teams around the world — offer a great mix of functionality, durability and fashion, while adding extra functions.
4/20 No: Psaki blows smoke as reporters roll on Biden pledge to free pot prisoners
WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Tuesday declined to say if President Biden will honor his campaign promise to release "everyone" jailed for pot. Psaki was blasted...
Texas A&M researchers spot new coronavirus variant
Texas A&M researchers have found a new coronavirus variant, called BV-1 for the surrounding Brazos Valley area, though there are still many unknowns, according to a university release posted Monday. The variant...
Comptroller: MTA's COVID debt could slow $54.8B repair plan
The MTA borrowed $2.9 billion to cover operating expenses during COVID-19 -- and state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli says that added debt could force officials to shrink or delay their $54.8...
Giants could trade down to fill big hole at NFL Draft
As part of The Post’s 2021 NFL Draft preview, we examine what the Giants might do at each position. Tuesday: Edge rusher. Somehow, the Giants produced 40 sacks on defense in 2020. That was...
Green New Zeal: Biden reportedly plans to double down on greenhouse gas emissions
The Biden administration is readying a plan to dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 -- nearly double the target the US committed to when it joined the...
School district director sought sex with 8-year-old, FBI says
An Ohio school district employee who thought he was arranging sex with an 8-year-old girl showed up at a hotel with candy, condoms and a bottle of NyQuil, FBI officials...
To curb gun violence, de Blasio goes to last year's failed NYPD plan
Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan to curb the surging gun violence in NYC is to try out the failed policing strategy from last year — but this time, with 100...
Yankees benching two stars in desperate lineup shakeup
A fiery postgame talk didn’t do the trick over the weekend, so on Tuesday, Aaron Boone went with a new lineup to spark the Yankees. Aaron Hicks and Clint Frazier...
NYPD on alert as Derek Chauvin found guilty
The NYPD on Tuesday braced for a wave of protests that were planned across the Big Apple before the verdict was reached in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Several demonstrations were already...
Apple unveils new brightly colored iMacs, iPads and more
Apple's new stable of souped up, slimmed-down products will get bathed in bright colors this spring. The Cupertino, Calif.-based tech giant on Tuesday unveiled a line of new, 24-inch iMacs...
NYU joins Columbia in requiring COVID-19 vaccines for all students next fall
NYU will join Columbia University in requiring students to get COVID-19 vaccines before next fall, officials said. "[New York University] intends to require vaccinations for all NYU students returning to...
Democrats side with Waters, censure fails over call for Floyd protesters to ‘confront’
House Republicans on Tuesday forced a vote to censure Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) for calling on protesters to “get more confrontational” if former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin were he...
NASA, SpaceX Crew-2 prepare for another historic flight
NASA's SpaceX Crew-2 mission is set to launch for the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday morning. In a prelaunch press conference on Tuesday, representatives from the agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and...
9 elegant pieces of Swarovski crystal jewelry on sale for Mother’s Day
Crystals, no matter the color, exude elegance.
Up to six inches of snow expected in some parts of New York
Say it ain't snow! Parts of New York could be socked with up to half a foot of snow overnight into Wednesday morning, officials said Tuesday as the Big Apple...
The Super League is completely self-destructing
Manchester City have quit the European Super League with Chelsea set to follow them in a victory for soccer. The Etihad club no longer want to be involved in the rebel...
Finally! De Blasio orders vagrant sweep, 80 cops to bring Midtown workers back
Mayor Bill de Blasio finally realized that defunding the police didn't work out as he hoped -- and has now ordered the NYPD to make Midtown Manhattan safe again so...
Why this could be the year Giants GM breaks his NFL Draft blueprint
Is this the year Dave Gettleman, for the first time in his nine years as an NFL general manager, trades down in an NFL draft? It might make sense, for...
'Cobra Kai' mansion lists for $2.65M — bizarre shower included
The massive Georgia home showcased in the Netflix show has one questionable feature: a brick- and stone-tiled shower that some have likened to a horse stall.
South Africa's University of Cape Town salvages books after wildfire burns library
Staring helplessly as flames from a weekend wildfire on the slopes of Table Mountain spread and razed the University of Cape Town’s library, chief librarian Ujala Satgoor was back amid...
Mexican president gets COVID vaccine after waffling on shot
MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador finally got a coronavirus vaccine Tuesday, after waffling on receiving the shot. Mexico is in a race against time to get...
NJ bookie pulled in $250K by running own 'Pick-6' lottery, feds say
A Jersey Shore bookmaker admitted Tuesday to operating his own illegal lottery that netted him about $250,000, officials said. Edward O'Neill, 54, appeared in US District Court in Newark, where...
France may soon open its doors to vaccinated American travelers
Vive la France!
How fun are these Knicks?
How fun are these Knicks? It's must-watch basketball every night. They have won six straight games and have four home games coming up. They are now 31-27 and are tied...
Ohio waitress killed in front of co-workers during shift
An Ohio waitress was allegedly shot dead while at work by her ex-boyfriend -- who pleaded not guilty Tuesday to the grisly slaying in front of her co-workers, according to...
Long Island Stop & Shop shooting suspect in custody, officials say
The suspect in the deadly shooting at a Long Island Stop & Shop was nabbed Tuesday afternoon — hiding out in a building about 2 miles from the murder scene,...
Derek Chauvin guilty on all charges in the death of George Floyd, remanded to sheriff's custody
The jury in the murder trial of ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd has reached a verdict, officials said Tuesday.
12 best National Pet Parents Day gifts
National Pet Parents Day, slated for April 25, is the perfect way to make sure all the animal lovers in your life feel appreciated.
How to bet Bosox vs. Jays' marquee pitching duel
The Boston Red Sox entered the week with the American League’s best record thanks to a recent 10-3 run after getting swept by the Baltimore Orioles to kick off the...
This sex doll rants about how despicable the human race is
Not exactly typical bedroom talk.
Lakers podcaster's disappearance turns into bizarre catfish mystery
NBA Twitter — and of course, Kevin Durant — is obsessed with an alleged catfish mystery involving a popular podcaster. In a developing story that still has many unanswered questions, Vivian...
Hungary’s poor Roma children struggle with digital education
BODVASZILAS, Hungary — Mihaly Horvath, a 12-year-old in a village in northeastern Hungary, can’t wait for his school to reopen. As a devastating COVID-19 surge swept Hungary in the spring,...
Actress jailed in Ghana after posting naked photo with her son on his 7th birthday
A Ghanaian actress has been jailed for "domestic violence" -- after posting an Instagram photo of her posing nude with her near-naked son. Rosemond Brown, better known as Akuapem Poloo,...
The one WWE legend who plans to actually stay retired
WWE legend Dave Bautista says his wrestling days are done for good. Despite many wrestlers historically breaking their word and returning for one last big match and payday, the "Guardians...
Rangers benefitting from $56 million star's evolution: 'Another level'
Defenseman Jacob Trouba has morphed into a different kind of player since he was traded from the Jets to the Rangers in June 2019. After his rocky first season, which...
AG Merrick Garland calls racism 'an American problem'
Attorney General Merrick Garland said racism is an "American problem" in an interview Monday, adding that he does not believe America has equal justice under the law. "Look, racism is...
Skydiver who was killed when parachute became tangled is identified
The California skydiver who plunged to her death when her parachute became tangled in a jumping accident was a "free spirit" who "loved skydiving," a friend said. Sabrina Call, 57,...
Would you live with your boss 24/7? These people do
At education company Fiveable, employees have been going into the office for the entirety of the coronavirus pandemic -- because their office is also their house.
Distraught mom of Long Island shooting suspect: 'That's my baby!'
The distraught mom of the Long Island Stop & Shop shooting suspect cried to The Post on Tuesday when asked about her alleged killer son. “That’s my baby!’’ said Wanda...
India's hospitals buckle amid virus surge
NEW DELHI — Seema Gandotra, sick with the coronavirus, gasped for breath in an ambulance for 10 hours, as it tried unsuccessfully at six hospitals in India's sprawling capital to...
Amazon is opening a beauty salon in London
Amazon is opening a hair salon in London -- its latest odd lurch into new businesses as the pandemic continues to fuel the e-commerce giant's torrid growth. The Amazon Salon,...
Reefer gladness: Vaxed NYers show up for free joints to mark 4/20
It's reefer madness in Manhattan! Hundreds of weed-lovers turned out to Union Square Park on Tuesday to score free joints at an event offering the newly legal drug to New Yorkers who’ve received...
Dozens of passengers test positive for COVID on international flight
At least 53 passengers on an Indian airline flight from Delhi to Hong Kong this month reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 – after everyone aboard had tested negative within 72...
Connecticut lawmakers pass bill ending religious vaccine exemption
The Connecticut House of Representatives passed a contentious bill early Tuesday that would end the state’s long-standing religious exemption from immunization requirements for schools, beginning with the 2022 school year....
Media hangout Michael's Restaurant set to reopen on April 21
The media world will get its unofficial cafeteria back on Wednesday when Michael McCarty reopens Michael's Restaurant.
Winners of $20M contest make concrete to trap carbon dioxide
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Organizers of a $20 million contest to develop products from greenhouse gas that flows from power plants announced two winners Monday ahead of launching a similar but...
Have faith in Reds hurler despite red flags
Assembly member Rebecca Seawright is pushing a bill that would send public servants convicted of sexual harassment to jail. The proposal will be called the “Fredo” bill. Fifteen games into...
An office vacancy crisis is haunting NYC — but owners remain bullish
Running on empty: New York City is open — maybe too open. At least 7 million square feet of office space are up for grabs.
Sleep deprivation in middle age may increase risk of dementia, study finds
An extra hour or two of slumber does wonders for the mind — especially during this critical life juncture.
Video shows cops tell teen he needs license to ride bike before cuffing him
A viral video shows police in Perth Amboy, New Jersey telling a group of teens they need a license to ride a bike in the town -- before confiscating their...
Songwriter behind classic tunes by Meat Loaf and Celine Dion dead at 73
Jim Steinman, the mastermind behind some of pop music's most epic ballads of the past 40 years, has passed away at 73.
Kentucky Derby contender doesn't want bath — and all hell briefly breaks loose
Save some of that for the race. Less than two weeks out from the Kentucky Derby, thoroughbred Midnight Bourbon flashed some of his getaway speed when it briefly escaped a...
Lawmakers in this country want to phase out cigarettes by 2025
Smoke 'em if you got 'em.
Dogecoin slumps after hashtags fuel meme cryptocurrency to record high
Meme-based cryptocurrency Dogecoin fell on Tuesday after hitting an all-time high in a wild session that saw supporters of the token once considered a parody use hashtags to fuel a...
US mass shootings strain coroners' offices, 'the last responders'
After a gunman killed eight workers and himself at an Indianapolis FedEx center last week - the city’s third mass shooting this year - the chief deputy coroner spoke of...
Hulu to add NFL Network, RedZone to Live TV lineup by 2021 season
NFL RedZone will be available to Hulu’s live TV subscribers for the 2021 season. NFL Media and Hulu announced Tuesday that RedZone and NFL Network will be part of the...
Cops shoot suspect who hit deputy in head with metal pipe, video shows
An Illinois man accused of beating his wife was fatally shot by cops as he hit a deputy in the head with a metal pipe, harrowing bodycam video shows. The...
Gunman kills wife, another man in disturbing caught-on-video shooting
Disturbing surveillance footage captured the moment a gunman killed his wife and another man inside a California restaurant. The video shows the man -- identified as Jing Yixin, 38 --...
US lawmakers urge Biden to probe Live Nation-Ticketmaster 'monopoly'
House Dems are urging the Biden administration to launch an investigation into the decade-old Live Nation-Ticketmaster merger.
Ilhan Omar demands 'transformational change' at site of Daunte Wright killing
US Rep. Ilhan Omar on Tuesday denounced police violence, speaking at the scene of Daunte Wright's police shooting death in Minnesota to demand "transformational change." "Our communities are tired and...
Thieves pull gun on Manhattan parking garage employee, steal luxury cars: video
A pair of thieves were caught on surveillance video pulling a gun on a Manhattan parking garage employee -- and then driving off in a BMW and Mercedes, police said....
Dems the breaks? Biden pushes DC statehood, which may shift balance of Senate
The White House is officially supporting Democrats' long-shot effort to grant statehood for Washington, DC — a move that would all but assure the party would gain two more seats...
NHL realignment hasn't impacted Rangers' playoff push
In a world of what-ifs, let’s tackle this one: what if the divisional alignment had not been changed this season to accommodate the coronavirus and the Rangers were in the...
Boy, 7, tragically killed in dresser mishap in East Harlem
A 7-year-old boy was tragically killed when a dresser fell on top of him inside his East Harlem apartment, cops said. The boy became trapped between the furniture and the...
EU agency finds 'possible link' between J&J vaccine, blood clots
The European Union’s drug regulatory agency said Tuesday that it found a “possible link” between Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose COVID-19 vaccine and “very rare cases of unusual blood clots" —...
Words of advice: McConnell mocks Biden being 'overruled' by Psaki
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday ridiculed President Biden for getting "overruled" by White House press secretary Jen Psaki over calling the migrant surge on the US-Mexico border a...
Manhattan student wins first place in national film competition
He's the Fellini of frugality. A film whiz at Manhattan's Art and Design High School grabbed the first place prize in a national high school video competition on the subject...
‘Pieces are definitely coming together’ for Knicks — and playoff goal has changed
Knicks center Nerlens Noel doesn’t even want to know the format of the NBA’s experimental play-in tournament that puts the Nos. 7-10 seeds in a multi-game setup to qualify for...
Man busted after allegedly shooting at cops during Harlem gun battle
A gun battle in Harlem Monday night turned into a shootout with cops when one of the gunmen allegedly shot at a responding officer, prompting cops to return fire —...
Home Depot to face boycott over Georgia voting curbs
Religious leaders in Georgia on Tuesday will call for a boycott of Home Depot because of its silence on the state’s new voting curbs that activists say make it harder for...
Mets escape has turned starting pitcher into a 'guy on a mission'
Steven Matz’s tenure with the Mets was hampered by inconsistency, but the Long Island lefty is off to a brilliant start with the Toronto Blue Jays. Matz has won all...
Willie Nelson gets blunt with Biden about 4/20
It's a hail Mary Jane.
House Whip Scalise slams Waters' 'confront police' remark, Dem silence
House Minority Whip Steve Scalise on Tuesday joined the growing chorus of legislators and others who are slamming Rep. Maxine Waters for calling on protesters to “get more confrontational” if...
Billions spent on COVID-19 fight, but what happens next?
Congress has poured tens of billions of dollars into state and local public health departments in response to the coronavirus pandemic, paying for masks, contact tracers and education campaigns to persuade...
Why you can expect prices for household supplies to surge
Household staples from diapers to tampons are poised to hit consumers with sticker shock this fall, even as the US slowly shakes off its pandemic woes. Procter & Gamble --...
As climate change thaws mountain tops, risks of rockfalls surge
As a scientist counts down “3-2-1”, five neon-colored orbs are lowered from a helicopter hovering overhead and released. The orbs barrel down the Swiss mountain, toppling beech and spruce trees...
McCarthy believes he can get Dems to take action over Waters comments
Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the Republican leader in the House, says he believes he can get as many as 15 Democrats to vote to censure Rep. Maxine Waters for telling protesters...
Poll reveals how most Americans feel about the J&J vax
The vast majority of Americans support the feds pausing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in response to reports of serious blood clots among a handful of recipients, according to a...
That's using your head! Monk decapitates himself on birthday for 'good luck'
A Buddhist monk in Thailand chopped off his own head -- on his birthday -- in hopes the gruesome sacrifice would bring him luck in the afterlife, according to reports....
Uncle of boy found at border reportedly wants him to stay in US
The uncle of the sobbing migrant boy abandoned in the desert near the Mexican border in Texas is saying he will fight to keep the child in the US, according...
Wyoming runner faces off with hungry bear stalking him
The tension was un-bear-able.
Biden says he's 'praying' jurors convict Derek Chauvin
President Biden says he’s “praying” that jurors convict former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin of murder for killing George Floyd -- less than 24 hours after the judge in the...
'Karen on steroids': Maskless woman arrested at Nordstrom Rack
A Texas school board candidate was kicked out of an Austin store for refusing to wear a mask -- and was then arrested outside as she ranted at police officers,...
Deshaun Watson's girlfriend, Jilly Anais, posts defiant photo amid accusations against QB
Deshaun Watson's relationship with longtime girlfriend Jilly Anais is going strong amid allegations of sexual misconduct from 22 women in ongoing civil lawsuits against the NFL quarterback. After briefly stepping...
Sam Darnold crushed by death of USC teammate: 'Greatest dude ever'
Sam Darnold expressed his devastation over the death Sunday of former USC teammate Chris Brown, calling his friend “the greatest dude ever.” USC coach Clay Helton said he was “heartbroken”...
Herbin' renewal: Real estate industry faces hurdles in NY's new legal weed biz
Highs and lows: New York State took a huge step this month legalizing marijuana toking anywhere smoking is allowed. But bureaucracy, for the moment, stands in the way of investors.
Bloodshed on LI: 1 dead, 2 hurt in Stop & Shop shooting
A busy Long Island Stop & Shop erupted in bloodshed Tuesday when a disgruntled grocery-cart worker shot three people, including one fatally, inside the managers’ office -- setting off a frantic manhunt before...
Upstate NY man charged with groping woman on United Airlines flight
An upstate New York man has been charged with groping a woman on a Denver-to-Newark United Airlines flight, federal prosecutors said. Ryan Manuella, 28, of Cheektowaga outside of Buffalo, was...
Minnesota man charged with murder after dispute over social distancing
A Minnesota man is facing a murder charge for punching a high school hockey coach during a deadly dispute that started over social distancing, prosecutors said. Ryan John Whisler, 44,...
Amid Scott Rudin controversy, actors give Broadway an ultimatum
Theater people will march on Wednesday to protest racism — and Scott Rudin. Rudin, the producer of “The Book of Mormon” and the upcoming Hugh Jackman-led revival of “The Music...
Venmo will now let customers buy and sell cryptocurrencies
Mobile payment app, Venmo will now let customers buy and sell bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, marking the latest effort to make digital tokens more mainstream. The Paypal-owned Venmo said starting...
Japanese businessmen brighten makeup industry amid pandemic
TOKYO — The coronavirus pandemic has pushed many businesses in Japan to the edge of financial ruin, but Takumi Tezuka, who owns a makeup and hair salon for men in...
Russia sends fleet of warships into Black Sea as tensions rise with US
Russia sent a fleet of over 20 warships to launch multiple cruise missiles in the Black Sea Tuesday -- days after defying President Biden's demand that the nation drop it's...
McMansion: Inside the world's 'most beautiful' McDonald's
Oft-dubbed America's "most beautiful" McDonald's, these gorgeous golden arches are housed in a grand, white mansion complete with a portico, a "Gone With The Wind"-esque double staircase and even a...
MLB great doesn't watch baseball anymore — and didn't with TBS either
Gary Sheffield was one of baseball’s most outspoken stars during his playing days, leading to a job in retirement as a studio analyst with TBS for the postseason. The former...
Vanessa Bryant hints at contentious Kobe-Nike breakup
Vanessa Bryant hinted at a contentious breakup with Nike in a statement following news that Kobe Bryant's estate chose not to renew its partnership with the brand. "Kobe's Nike contract...
Pat Sajak makes an unforced error during 'Wheel of Fortune'
It was more like a wheel of unfortunate events. Longtime "Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak accidentally gave away the answer to a puzzle during last Thursday's broadcast, People reported....
Whistleblowing teacher has proof 'woke' NYC principal blasted 'demonizing' curriculum
The head of an elite Manhattan school that booted a teacher for ripping its extremist “antiracism” policies was recorded admitting that it has been “demonizing white people,” according to audio...
Watchdog: Media freedom has deteriorated during pandemic
PARIS — There’s been a “dramatic deterioration” of press freedom since the pandemic tore across the world, Reporters Without Borders said in its annual report published Tuesday. The group’s new...
UFC owner Endeavor prices IPO at $10 billion valuation
Ari Emanuel's entertainment giant Endeavor said Tuesday that it is hoping to raise $511.2 million in an initial public offering that will value the Beverly Hills, Calif.-based company at more...
Yankees fill void left by veteran's abrupt retirement
Jay Bruce is out and Mike Ford is in. Bruce abruptly announced his retirement prior to Sunday’s game against the Rays, but remained on the roster for the game. On...
'Praying everything would come out OK': Biden called George Floyd's brother amid Chauvin case
President Biden called George Floyd's brother Monday as the jury began deliberations in the trial of ex-cop Derek Chauvin and told him "he was praying for us," the family said...
Daily Mail hits Google with antitrust lawsuit
The owner of the Daily Mail has filed an antitrust suit against Google in Manhattan federal court, alleging that the company manipulates search results based on how much publishers spend...
German clinic helps COVID long haulers
HEILIGENDAMM, Germany — Simone Ravera rolls up her trousers, slips off her shoes and socks, then gingerly steps into the chilly waters of the Baltic Sea. The 50-year-old rheumatology nurse...
Giants NFL Mock Draft 3.0: Risky pass-rusher follows Jaylen Waddle pick
No matter what happens in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, only 10 players can be taken before the Giants make their pick at No. 11. So, when...
George Bush shares thoughts on Chauvin trial as jury deliberates
Former President George W. Bush offered his views on the trial of Derek Chauvin as the jury deliberates on a verdict Tuesday, saying many have "already made up their mind"...
Number of migrant children arriving in US soars 800% in 2 months: report
The number of unaccompanied migrant children traveling through Mexico to the US has increased more than 800 percent from January to March of this year, with 275 minors arriving a...
Jessica Andrade's ambitions include 2nd UFC title, shot at women's GOAT
Jessica Andrade comes from the tail end of a different era in women’s MMA. Back when she broke into the sport, the UFC would not schedule women’s fights. Heck, most...
YouTube punishes influencer amid sexting allegations
James Charles has been booted from the YouTube Partner Platform.
Man killed young mom, shot son before killing himself
Katlynn M. Jones, 24, of Jacksonville, Alabama, was discovered dead in her home Saturday from multiple gunshot and stab wounds, Weaver police said in a statement.
Kate Winslet: Casting directors had 'no idea' of daughter's famous roots
"She slipped right under the radar."
J&J reports $100M in sales of COVID-19 vaccine
Health care giant Johnson & Johnson reported strong first-quarter numbers, boosted by sales of its one-dose COVID-19 vaccine — despite the shot currently being on pause in the United States....
Dermot Shea blasts Maxine Waters' words to protesters as 'reckless'
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea blasted Rep. Maxine Waters’ comments urging Minnesota protesters to “get more confrontational” as “incredibly reckless” -- and said he has "even stronger feelings" he won’t air...
Ex-HFPA head slammed for emailing article deeming BLM 'hate movement': report
A former president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association is reportedly being attacked by members for sharing an opinion piece about Black Lives Matter that called the group a “racist...
Finding early winners in NFL betting market
The green jacket has been awarded, and the NFL draft is now well within shouting distance. So it’s a great time to scour the market for value, not only for...
Wilderness guide dies days after grizzly bear attack near Yellowstone
A Montana wilderness guide has died days after being attacked by a grizzly bear near Yellowstone National Park, officials said. Carl Mock, 40, suffered a massive stroke and died Saturday,...
Michael Kay destroys 'too cute' Yankees after miserable weekend
The Yankees are getting hammered by nearly everyone for their 5-10 start, including by the voice of the team. Michael Kay, the YES Network play-by-play voice, slammed the Yankees on...
Study finds shingles in some immune-compromised patients after COVID-19 vaccine
A handful of COVID-19 vaccine recipients who also suffer from weakened immune systems developed shingles a few days after getting the shot, according to a new study Scientists in Israel...
Infamous MLB ballhawk 'eats it' chasing home run
This time, the ball won. Infamous MLB ballhawk Zack Hample had another prize in his sights on Monday night after the Giants' Brandon Belt blasted a two-run homer in Philadelphia....
Chad's longtime president dies after fight against rebels
Chad President Idriss Déby — who ruled the central African country for over 30 years — died Tuesday of wounds suffered on the battlefield during a fight against rebels, the...
NBA championship favorite still has value as futures bet
There is no question that injuries have largely shaped this NBA season. A condensed 72-game schedule over the span of five months has caused injuries to key players on multiple...
Biden admin weighing cutting nicotine levels in cigarettes: report
The Biden administration is weighing requiring tobacco companies to lower the level of nicotine in cigarettes so they are no longer addictive, according to a report. The issue is being...
Maxine Waters says her 'words don't matter' over Chauvin judge concerns
Facing the possibility of censure, Rep. Maxine Waters is brushing off criticism of her urging rioters to "get more confrontational" if Derek Chauvin is acquitted — saying her "words don't...
Golf legend's mixed message for the Masters after son’s marketing ploy
Gary Player doesn't really seem sure what Augusta should do with his son. The golfing legend commented for the first time on the ball controversy that erupted at the opening...
Musk denies Tesla's autopilot behind horrific crash – and cops now want proof
Early reports about the crash, in which two men died after hitting a tree near Houston, peg the cause to a malfunctioning autopilot feature.
Waters reportedly requested police protection before controversial Minnesota trip
Rep. Maxine Waters — who called on protesters to “get more confrontational” if former cop Derek Chauvin is acquitted of murder charges in George Floyd’s death — asked for and received police protection...
Aaron Rodgers quickly making his next media move after 'Jeopardy!' run
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has guest-hosted “Jeopardy!” Now, he wants to build the IMDb of sports. Rodgers and his friend, actor and producer Ryan Rottman, have raised $2.5 million to...
On 4/20, pot prisoners ask Biden to honor campaign pledge and free them
WASHINGTON — As marijuana users celebrate 4/20 on Tuesday, jailed pot dealers are pleading with President Biden to honor his campaign promise to release "everyone" in prison for marijuana. The...
Flower prowler: Brooklyn Heights terrorized by serial planter thief
This crook has green thumbs -- and sticky fingers. Residents in a corner of tony Brooklyn Heights say they are being terrorized by a serial flowerpot thief. The perennial planter-pilferer...
You gotta be shippin' me! Critical piece of 9/11 history set to be sold — to Indonesia
The Biden administration is planning to give a historic Coast Guard cutter -- which oversaw the largest maritime rescue in world history on 9/11 -- to Indonesia, The Post has...
Al Sharpton blasted for video showing private jet ahead of Minneapolis visit
The Rev. Al Sharpton was roasted online for posting a tone-deaf video showing him strolling to a private jet for a flight to Minneapolis to join the family of George...
Mac and cheese with ketchup, hot dogs: Perfect stoner food?
"This is like my childhood in a cup," says foodie Camille Sofia of macaroni and cheese with ketchup and hot dogs. As cannabis lovers celebrate 4/20 — and weed legalization...
Why we're obsessed with the Bigfoot legend
The new Hulu docuseries "Sasquatch" is built around journalist David Holthouse's account of one very strange night in northern California in 1993. While Holthouse was visiting a friend on a...
Putin is calling the shots
Here we go again. In amassing 150,000 troops near Ukraine’s border, Russian President Vladimir Putin has caught the Biden administration and its European allies flatfooted. He first surprised the world...
Ex-lawyer sentenced for stealing $1M from cop’s 9/11 compensation
A disbarred lawyer was sentenced to 51 months in prison for stealing $1 million in 9/11 compensation from a retired NYPD cop who contracted cancer from working at Ground Zero....
Long Island high school teacher accused of having sex with student
A Long Island high school teacher was arrested Monday for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a male student, police said. Veronica Pezdan, 28, who taught math at Shoreham-Wading River...
Trump says he is 'beyond seriously' considering 2024 White House run
Former President Donald Trump said he is “seriously” considering another White House bid during an interview that aired Monday night. Trump teased the idea of a 2024 presidential run, but...
Biden reacts to death of 'dear friend and mentor' Walter Mondale
President Joe Biden reacted to the death of Vice President Walter Mondale by remembering him as a “dear friend and mentor” who gave him trusted guidance throughout his political career....
NBA superstar rewards viral state trooper after 3-point spectacle
PHILADELPHIA — Stephen Curry stripped off his No. 30 jersey and handed stuffed duffle bags full of memorabilia to a Delaware state trooper who stopped in full uniform to shoot...