May 7, 2021
Mets get wild walk-off win thanks to unlikeliest of heroes
May 7, 2021 | 11:36pmThe Mets counted on their third catcher in his second career plate appearance to get one run home Friday night. Patrick Mazeika answered the call. As the last man left...
US-bound air travelers can use self-administered COVID tests, CDC says
May 7, 2021 | 11:32pmThe CDC has begun allowing passengers entering the U.S. to use a new self-administered COVID-19 test which was just recently approved by FDA. The test consists of a nasal or...
Mets dugout drama unfolds in intriguing scene
May 7, 2021 | 11:11pmEven as the Mets forged a late comeback Friday night against the Diamondbacks, the key intrigue concerned what happened out of public view.
Police hope TikTok video may be critical clue in 2003 abduction
May 7, 2021 | 10:39pmIn 2003, Sofia Juarez was kidnapped from Washington just before turning 5 years old. Investigators are hoping a recent video might help them solve the case 18 years later.
Yankees bullpen, defense flop in ugly loss
May 7, 2021 | 10:37pmJose Altuve and the Astros weren’t around to boo anymore, so the Yankees made sure there was plenty for fans to be upset about in the eighth inning Friday night...
Steve Cohen revels in $341 million man's big Met moment
May 7, 2021 | 10:35pmFranciso Lindor’s clutch home run sent a jolt into the Mets and excited the man cutting his check. The once-slumping Mets shortstop drilled a 2-2 pitch from Diamondbacks reliever Caleb...
CDC to examine report putting US COVID deaths at more than 900,000
May 7, 2021 | 10:34pmAnalysis revealed Thursday by the University of Washington School of Medicine's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) gave the number of coronavirus deaths in the United States since March...
Where new regime stands on controversial Ranger's exile
May 7, 2021 | 10:06pmDeAngelo has existed in a shadow purgatory, officially on the Rangers' taxi squad, but skating on his own at rinks close to his home since being waived through the league...
Father who punched son to death over cheesecake pleads guilty to homicide
May 7, 2021 | 9:56pmTravis Stackhouse, 30, pled guilty to second-degree reckless homicide, child abuse and child neglect this week in the June 2019 death of his son, Sir Amer Stackhouse, according to reports.
Thousands of hunters vie for opportunity to kill bison at Grand Canyon National Park
May 7, 2021 | 9:34pmOver 45,000 applicants have submitted their name for the opportunity to hunt bison at Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park with only 12 spots to be filled.
Rep. Matt Gaetz vows 'truth will prevail' in sex trafficking probe
May 7, 2021 | 9:29pmThe Florida Rep. addressed a crowd in his home state at Three Villages. Gaetz has maintained his innocence as he is being investigated for potentially paying an underage woman for...
Jets star's injury 'could have been worse'
May 7, 2021 | 9:15pmIt’s only May, but Jets coach Robert Saleh is already dealing with an injury to a key player.
This Knicks draft blunder can't look any worse
May 7, 2021 | 9:12pmThe Knicks passed on Mikal Bridges, however, and reached for Kentucky freshman Kevin Knox, whose future with the team is mirky
Jean Smart dishes on her dark comedy 'Hacks'
May 7, 2021 | 9:11pmSmart stars as a veteran standup comic whose glitzy Vegas headlining career is jeopardized when the casino manager starts hiring acts catering to a younger audience.
New York Stock Exchange says it will ease trading floor restrictions
May 7, 2021 | 9:10pmThe New York Stock Exchange said Friday it will begin allowing more traders and employees back onto its famed trading floor in lower Manhattan based on rising vaccination rates. Officials...
The best Mother's Day jewelry gifts — from pearls to personalized pieces
May 7, 2021 | 8:53pmThe best Mother's Day jewelry gifts for 2021, from flower power and drop earrings to everything in pearls and pieces with personal messages and symbols.
Here's the trail of death and destruction allegedly left by members of NYC's 'Hoolies' gang
May 7, 2021 | 8:34pmAn indictment this week took down 18 alleged members of the Hoolies gang, which have been responsible for multiple shootings. The accused killer of 1-year-old Davell Gardner is a Hoolies...
Florida principal who paddled 6-year-old girl cleared of wrongdoing
May 7, 2021 | 8:29pmA Florida elementary school principal who was caught on camera smacking a 6-year-old girl with a paddle did not commit a crime, according to officials.
What slumping Nets are focusing on as playoffs approach
May 7, 2021 | 8:23pmLimping into the playoffs won’t necessarily preclude the Nets from a long NBA playoff run.
Charter school backer starts PAC to boost Eric Adams' bid for mayor
May 7, 2021 | 8:22pmA major charter school backer is launching a Super PAC to help elect Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams the next mayor of New York City.
Chanel secrets: How the luxury fashion house reinvents its famous symbols
May 7, 2021 | 8:14pmHere’s a look at six of Coco Chanel's original symbols and how they’re translated from fashion to glamorous jewelry.
How Robert Saleh is already impressing newest Jets
May 7, 2021 | 8:11pmThe new coach was known, while with San Francisco, for his sideline energy, and the rookies said they can already feel that from him.
Scott Stringer joins Andrew Cuomo in paying the price for unfairly condemning Brett Kavanaugh
May 7, 2021 | 8:07pmScott Stringer’s mayoral campaign is struggling after a single woman accused him of groping her and making multiple advances. The city comptroller denies it, but his own past words don’t...
These are the top US baby names of 2020
May 7, 2021 | 8:04pmHenry -- the Prince's formal given name -- is back in the top ten US boys names given in 2020, after more than a century of being off the list,...
Pair of relievers personify Mets bullpen's surprising turnaround
May 7, 2021 | 8:04pmIs there any more pleasant — and crucial — surprise about this club than its bullpen?
Jessica Barden's personal journey mirrored in 'Pink Skies Ahead'
May 7, 2021 | 7:58pmThe actress has a personal connection to the movie -- and its focus on mental health awareness.
NYC family says 12-year-old’s ‘suspicious’ death happened after school attack over $1
May 7, 2021 | 7:55pmThe 12-year-old, who later died at Kings County Hospital, said he had been attacked. Police said the boy did not have visible injuries on his body.
Cult flick ‘Faces of Death’ to get modern reimagining
May 7, 2021 | 7:51pmProduction company Legendary Entertainment has acquired the rights and plans to reboot the cult 1978 faux documentary.
Michelle Obama worries about racial profiling when daughters drive alone
May 7, 2021 | 7:51pmFormer First Lady Michelle Obama has revealed she is terrified that even her two daughters will be racially profiled when they’re in the car alone.
Biden releases first White House visitor logs, but some will remain secret
May 7, 2021 | 7:50pmThe White House publicly listed 400 entries from the visitor log on its website this week. Virtual meetings with officials were not among those released.
Snarky Biden snaps at reporter who asked about mask use: 'I'm worried about you'
May 7, 2021 | 7:40pmAs his administration continues to be criticized for sending mixed messages to Americans on face mask use, President Biden snapped at a reporter Friday who asked why he wore one...
Pays not to work: How Biden benefits are grinding the economic recovery to a halt
May 7, 2021 | 7:36pmUnder President Biden's recently enacted $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, workers who lost their jobs to the pandemic shutdowns and scale-backs are now earning more in unemployment benefits than they...
Letters to the Editor — May 8, 2021
May 7, 2021 | 7:32pmNew York Post readers sound off on our coverage of a Facebook oversight board’s ruling to uphold the company’s ban on former President Donald Trump and Mayor Bill de Blasio’s...
'Run by morons': Manhattan judge rips into NYC federal lockups
May 7, 2021 | 7:19pmManhattan federal court Judge Colleen McMahon said the lockups were "run by morons" in a rant about the inhumane conditions at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Lower Manhattan and the...
Ohio GOP calls on rep to quit over impeachment vote
May 7, 2021 | 7:14pmOhio Republicans are calling for Representative Anthony Gonzalez to resign due to his vote to impeach Donald Trump from office following the insurrection of the US Capitol.
How Nets view Kevin Durant's clunker vs. Mavericks
May 7, 2021 | 7:12pmCoach Steve Nash stressed that he tells the 11-time All-Star forward “nothing” after a poor shooting performance.
City GOP candidates demand probe of de Blasio and wife over $1B ThriveNYC
May 7, 2021 | 7:08pmMayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa and Constantin Jean-Pierre, who is running for City Council, both want a deeper look into Mayor Bill de Blasio and Chirlane McCray over their mental health...
Mets top pitching prospect needs Tommy John surgery
May 7, 2021 | 7:01pmMets' top pitching prospect Matt Allan has been dealt a serious blow. He will be undergoing Tommy John surgery.
The best ways to celebrate Mother's Day in NYC this year
May 7, 2021 | 6:59pmAs New York continues easing its COVID restrictions, this Sunday's celebration of Mom comes with a bounty of safe, in-person options.
I'm a former law-enforcement officer — but I won't encourage my kids to be cops
May 7, 2021 | 6:58pmAs a retired law-enforcement professional, it deeply saddens me to witness how my former profession suddenly finds itself in similar straits — reviled, the object of scorn and derision.
De Blasio needs to move faster, act more aggressively to get New Yorkers vaxxed
May 7, 2021 | 6:52pmOn Wednesday, Mayor Bill de Blasio acknowledged the ugly truth that New York City's vaccination rates are lagging. He needs to go all-out to turn them around. The Post found...
Three New Jersey daily newspapers, including Bergen Record, unionize
May 7, 2021 | 6:43pmJournalists at the Bergen Record and two other New Jersey dailies owned by Gannett -- the Daily Record in Morris County and the New Jersey Herald in Newton -- voted...
Based on Biden's performance so far, there's trouble ahead for Democrats
May 7, 2021 | 6:41pmOn the surface, President Joe Biden seems to be doing pretty well. But underneath, there are signs of problems, areas where partisan overstretch threatens the underpinnings of what some are...
Pennsylvania DA drops 'vicious lies' defense, pleads guilty to sex crimes
May 7, 2021 | 6:32pmBradford County District Attorney Chad Salsman had been charged in February for sexually assaulting different women who were his clients. He has now resigned his office.
The best Mother's Day gifts from local NYC small businesses
May 7, 2021 | 6:28pmWhat do moms and NYC shops have in common? After this past year, they’re both deserving of some extra TLC.
US screens 1.64M at airports, highest since March 2020, TSA says
May 7, 2021 | 6:27pmThe U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it screened 1.64 million passengers on Thursday at U.S. airports, the highest number since March 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic slashed travel demand.
Zach Wilson already making Jets his team
May 7, 2021 | 6:24pmZach Wilson wasn’t a member of the Jets for enough time to take his girlfriend out for a celebratory dinner before he already was showing the kind of leadership the...
Hockey legend paving way to join TNT after ESPN talks
May 7, 2021 | 6:24pmESPN is out on Wayne Gretzky, paving the way for The Great One potentially going to TNT as an analyst for its NHL studio coverage, The Post has learned.
Leslie Bibb on why playing Josh Duhamel's wife was 'emotional'
May 7, 2021 | 6:23pmFor Leslie Bibb, playing Josh Duhamel’s wife on Netflix superhero show “Jupiter’s Legacy” was a no-brainer -- and not because of the capes. “I produced a movie in 2018 [‘The...
Bidenomics is already starting to slam the US economy
May 7, 2021 | 6:17pmEconomists expected the country to add 1 million jobs in April. It added just 266,000 — a sign that Bidenomics is kicking in and already becoming a dangerous drag on the...
NYPD honors fallen officer with plaque dedication in Queens
May 7, 2021 | 6:13pmA fallen NYPD officer who died nearly three decades ago while executing a search warrant at a Queens housing complex was honored Friday.
Pelicans furious over Zion Williamson injury: 'Open season'
May 7, 2021 | 6:09pmIt's unclear exactly when Pelicans star Zion Williamson fractured his finger, but the team sure knows how it happened.
Adorable pup gets extravagant funeral, obituary for being a good boy
May 7, 2021 | 6:08pmIt was a paw-some send-off for a Pennsylvania pup who’s now in the big dog house in the sky.
'The sweetest dog': Abandoned dog named 'Covid' rescued from high-kill shelter
May 7, 2021 | 6:04pmA scruffy mutt with the unfortunate name “Covid” has been rescued from a high-kill animal shelter in Texas where he was abandoned.
Man accused of stomping Asian woman told NY parole board he loved his mom — after killing her
May 7, 2021 | 6:04pmBrandon Elliot, who allegedly attacked an Asian woman in an apparent hate crime, had been locked up for killing his mother in 2002 and denied parole twice before his 2019...
How to bet Saturday's UFC action
May 7, 2021 | 6:00pmThe APEX in Las Vegas hosts this week’s UFC Fight Night, while next week’s UFC 262 is set to take place in front of a raucous crowd at T-Mobile Arena....
Better bee-lieve it: Scientists teach insects to detect COVID
May 7, 2021 | 5:59pmScientists at a Netherlands university are training bees to identify COVID-19; a method researchers say is useful for countries where tests are hard to come by.
How a confederate flag painted on a rock could cost a mom her kid
May 7, 2021 | 5:58pmA New York upstate woman has been told she needs to ditch a driveway decoration painted with a confederate flag or risk losing custody of her mixed race child --...
TikToker finds creepy crawl spaces and tunnels in rental home
May 7, 2021 | 5:48pmA woman has posted a series of videos showing numerous creepy crawl spaces around her new rental home — and they have some disturbing features, including a message scratched into...
Mom charged after daughter nearly died from severe lice infestation
May 7, 2021 | 5:46pmShyanne Singh was arrested on three felony counts of neglect of a dependent.
Bills GM gets NFL call over vaccine-related cuts talk
May 7, 2021 | 5:45pmIt didn't take long for the NFL to give Bills general manager Brandon Beane a call about COVID-19 vaccination comments he made on Wednesday. In a radio interview, Beane said...
'RHOBH' star Erika Jayne’s Pasadena mansion listed for $13M in bankruptcy sale
May 7, 2021 | 5:38pm"There's no way the debtor can service the mortgage on this property," attorney Leonard Pena said during a hearing in February.
Cicada be kidding me! Trillions of noisy bugs set to emerge in NY, other states
May 7, 2021 | 5:37pmTrillions of cicadas as loud as lawnmowers will pop out of the ground for the first time in nearly two decades in New York and 14 other states this weekend, according...
GOP's problem isn't Liz Cheney and other commentary
May 7, 2021 | 5:36pmThe GOP’s issue is that it finds Liz Cheney’s “absolutely true statements to be controversial,” Dems’ plan to “redesign” America; how Biden dodged his “fair share;” rights groups are “tarring”...
Purina's Mighty Dog brand quietly discontinued after 48 years
May 7, 2021 | 5:32pmMighty Dog has been quietly put down. The 48-year-old dog-food label -- whose “pure beef” ad campaign in the 1970s featured a freshly opened can getting seared with a red-hot...
Viral couple embraced by Arizona sports teams ends dating run
May 7, 2021 | 5:30pmOne couple's burgeoning romance, which got some help from Arizona sports teams, is no more.
Geologie offers simple, easy-to-use skincare regimens just for men
May 7, 2021 | 5:26pmGeologie is a skincare brand developed with men of all ages in mind, and offers quality products matched to your skin type and goals, sent to you directly with simple...
Inside the Squishmallow craze: Why the plushies are so popular
May 7, 2021 | 5:26pmThe first time teen influencer Lexia Hayden saw a TikTok video featuring a Squishmallow plush stuffed animal, she knew she had to have one. “I love their faces, I love...
Tom Wilson surprised by Artemi Panarin injury reaction
May 7, 2021 | 5:21pmCapitals forward Tom Wilson says he reached out to injured Rangers star Artemi Panarin, but felt his scrum against the Rangers wasn't anything out of the ordinary.
Biden is making it harder for America to get back to work
May 7, 2021 | 5:15pmEven as the United States' economy begins to re-open, the jobs report released Friday did not paint a rosy picture of the economy. The Biden administration's policies might be part...
Protect your family with life insurance in 10 minutes
May 7, 2021 | 5:15pmInsurance is a balancing act. Fabric makes use of its proprietary life insurance technology to approve qualified applicants quickly and easily.
'SNL' insider: Cast getting 'too big for britches' with opinions on hosts
May 7, 2021 | 5:04pmAs "SNL" comedians gripe about Elon Musk's hosting gig, insiders reveal that social media has split the cast.
NYPD boosts its unarmed volunteer forces in subways to help combat crime
May 7, 2021 | 4:53pmThe NYPD is deploying more members of its unarmed volunteer auxiliary force into subway stations to help combat crime, officials said Friday.
Ice cream truck rolls driverless as vendor sells to motorist
May 7, 2021 | 4:40pmAn Instagram post of a driverless ice cream truck sent the internet swirling into a frenzy.
'It needs to stop': Slain NYC tot's grandma issues heartbreaking plea after suspect's arrest
May 7, 2021 | 4:37pmDavell Gardner Jr. was only 1 when he was killed with a stray bullet last summer. His grandmother, Samantha Gardner, called the arrest of the suspected killer "justice."
Union sets sights on Tesla's German factory
May 7, 2021 | 4:28pmGermany's largest and most powerful union IG Metall has set its sights firmly on setting up a works council at Tesla's factory near Berlin, which is scheduled to open later...
The legendary Friars Club reopens with a fresh new look
May 7, 2021 | 4:24pmGreat bawls of Friars: You'll cry laughing at the nightclub's reopening.
Liz Cheney bombshell: Pal says on-the-outs GOP leader planned defense secretaries' anti-Trump op-ed
May 7, 2021 | 4:23pmHouse Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) — who is facing possible ouster from her leadership position next week — quietly orchestrated a Washington Post op-ed by 10 living former...
The 15 best items from Saks' Sale section: Tory Burch, Fendi and more
May 7, 2021 | 4:18pmA true fashionista knows that some of the best finds come from the sale section. In fact, it makes your glamorous find that much more rewarding if you can get...
The 2021 Michelin star restaurant ratings are utter BS
May 7, 2021 | 4:15pmWhile nearly everyone has held off on star-ratings during the pandemic, Michelin has nonsensically forged ahead with its annual awards.
Shea touts overall drop in serious subway crime — despite rise in murders and assaults
May 7, 2021 | 4:13pmDespite the rise in slays and assaults, New York Police Department Commissioner Dermot Shea proclaimed a 45 percent drop in serious subway crime.
Biden filling administration with CAP, Media Matters alum
May 7, 2021 | 4:13pmThe president's team is loaded with individuals with ties to "dark money" liberal groups.
River bank: Billionaires re-list Midtown duplex for $20M
May 7, 2021 | 4:05pmBillionaire banker/philanthropist Evelyn de Rothschild and his wife, Lynn Forester de Rothschild have listed their River House duplex at 435 E. 52nd St. for $20 million.
Hard to swallow: NYC eateries can't find staff thanks to Biden unemployment benefits
May 7, 2021 | 4:01pmNew York City restaurants have been burned by a shortage of workers who say they're better off collecting COVID-relief bill-enhanced unemployment checks — leaving some eateries unable to open at...
Take the Under in this National League clash
May 7, 2021 | 4:00pmThe Colorado Rockies and St. Louis Cardinals will both have marquee players in revenge spots against former teams when these two square off on Friday. Colorado starter Austin Gomber has...
Indoor bars are back: Post's week in photos
May 7, 2021 | 3:52pmCovid-19 capacity limits ease as indoor drinking at bars is allowed following pandemic restrictions.
23 years ago today: Ross REALLY screwed up his vows on ‘Friends’
May 7, 2021 | 3:49pmOn May 7, 1998, "Friends" ended its season 4 on a cliff hangar when Ross made a major faux-pas during his vows to Emily. Relive this pop culture moment from...
Rutgers to enroll 200 kids to take part in Pfizer COVID vaccine trial
May 7, 2021 | 3:42pmNew Jersey’s Rutgers University will enroll as many as 200 children between the ages of 6 months and 11-years-old to take part in a COVID-19 vaccine trial for Pfizer and...
Another top aide leaves Cuomo, as governor's office shuffles ranks
May 7, 2021 | 3:36pmPeter Ajemian, who took over as Gov. Andrew Cuomo's communications director during the summer of 2020, will be replaced after his resignation by Rich Azzopardi.
'Bearded Bandit' bank robber found dead on California beach
May 7, 2021 | 3:31pmChristopher Andrew Gibson went on a Southern California bank-robbing spree in 2014, stealing almost $8,000 across three different banks. His cause of death is not yet known.
Nickelback fans are now getting catfished
May 7, 2021 | 3:30pmNickelback fans have had it rough. First, they've had to defend their favorite band from jokesters on the internet who’ve mercilessly mocked the group for years. Now, they’re getting catfished. ...
Good for Pfizer for making millions in profits
May 7, 2021 | 3:28pmThe New York Times reports: “Pfizer Reaps Hundreds of Millions in Profits From COVID Vaccine.” The pharma giant earned revenues of $3.5 billion in the first three months of 2021,...
Bobby Valentine has sights set on a new job: mayor
May 7, 2021 | 3:17pmBobby Valentine has seemingly done it all. Now, he’s running for mayor of Stamford, Connecticut.
House Republicans schedule vote to oust Liz Cheney
May 7, 2021 | 3:16pmRep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) is slated to initiate the call for the vote to oust the Wyoming Republican,
Jets get their first look at Zach Wilson
May 7, 2021 | 3:15pmNew Jets quarterback Zach Wilson was on the field for the first time as a pro on Friday.
Cinemark inks deal with Hollywood studios as movie theaters eye recovery
May 7, 2021 | 3:11pmCinemark, the third-largest movie theater chain in the US, said it has inked new deals with major Hollywood studios that will ensure that movies play in its theaters for a...
Eagles are hoping Jalen Hurts 'grabs' starting job amid QB uncertainty
May 7, 2021 | 3:04pmThe Eagles are hoping second-year quarterback Jalen Hurts seizes his opportunity.
'Hot tub meta' bikini streamers have Twitch all worked up
May 7, 2021 | 3:01pmUsers are outraged over a new trend on the gaming-centric streaming platform, in which female streamers sit half-naked in hot tubs while chatting with viewers.
Florida man arrested after stealing two police cruisers
May 7, 2021 | 3:01pmAn intense video shows police chasing Xavier Javern Cummings down a highway in Volusia County, Florida. Police responded to a call of a suspicious person on I-95, where Cummings was...
All signs point to Mets
May 7, 2021 | 3:00pmSnakes in the Citi this weekend. No, not Elon Musk doing SNL. D’backs, not projected to do well this season, are hanging in. Overachievers were only a game back of...
US has 'long way to go' in getting young Americans vaccinated: CDC director
May 7, 2021 | 2:56pmOnly about one-fifth of 18- to 29-year-olds and less than one-third of 30- to 39-year-olds in the US are fully vaccinated, CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
Lost in the Mediterranean, a starving grey whale must find his way home soon
May 7, 2021 | 2:52pmA young grey whale is desperately seeking its way back to the Pacific ocean, but biologists are worried it may not survive.
Melting Italian glacier reveals ‘open-air museum’ of World War I relics
May 7, 2021 | 2:49pmLast month, a team from the Stelvio National Park's White War Museum excavated a cave shelter, built by Austrian soldiers, atop Mount Scorluzzo and acquired 300 "exciting" artifacts, ranging from...
'My life for his': Thai mothers fight for activist children charged with insulting king
May 7, 2021 | 2:42pmAs authorities in Indonesia have locked up young protest leaders, their mothers have formed an unlikely alliance with each other as they seek freedom for their children.
End IRS letters with this tax resolution service
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ICU patient's heartwarming reaction to John Means' no-no
May 7, 2021 | 2:22pmJohn Means’ no-hitter on Wednesday was a historic moment for the Orioles, but for a fan battling COVID-19 in a hospital 3,000 miles away, it was an inspirational one.
Hedge fund founder sentenced to prison in Neiman Marcus fraud
May 7, 2021 | 2:20pmThe New York hedge fund founder who predicted he might "go to jail" for corrupting the sale of some assets during the bankruptcy of Neiman Marcus was sentenced on Friday...
'Devastating': David Ortiz rips Angels for releasing Albert Pujols
May 7, 2021 | 2:10pmMLB legend David Ortiz thinks Albert Pujols deserves better after the slugger was released by the Angels on Thursday. Ortiz, who grew up with Pujols in the Dominican Republic, reacted...
NYPD commish insists subway crime is down, says he stopped listening to Cuomo 'a long time ago'
May 7, 2021 | 2:08pmNYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea on Friday fired back at Gov. Andrew Cuomo over his concerns about subway crime — snipping, “I stopped listening a long time ago.”
Biden says federal unemployment supplement didn't cause poor jobs report
May 7, 2021 | 2:05pmThe US added just 266,000 new jobs last month — far below estimates of around 1 million as the economy rebounds from the pandemic. Joe Biden said the figures show...
Couple kept boys locked in cellar they called 'the hole' for days at a time: cops
May 7, 2021 | 2:03pmA cruel Pennsylvania couple kept their three young sons locked in an empty coal cellar called “the hole” for days at a time, police said. Richard Hayes, 37, of Mount...
Australian zoo welcomes rare echidna puggle
May 7, 2021 | 1:58pmThe Taronga Zoo in Sydney introduced a rare short-beaked echidna puggle, born to mum Gunyi at its breeding facility.
Instagram stars share jewelry shopping advice
May 7, 2021 | 1:56pmGem experts talk top trends while featuring celebrity clients like Selena Gomez, Margot Robbie, Jane Fonda and more as their muses.
Most Americans support vaccine passports for flying but not work: poll
May 7, 2021 | 1:52pmMost Americans support vaccine passports for flying and big events, such as concerts or sporting events — but not for heading back to work or indoor dining, according to a...
‘Mukbang' binge-eating kink videos are now illegal in China
May 7, 2021 | 1:39pmChina has made the decision to outlaw overt gluttony, which also targets Chinese mukbangers who gorge on camera to the enjoyment of millions of culinary kink fans.
Indonesia’s Sinabung spews column of volcanic ash into sky
May 7, 2021 | 1:30pmMEDAN, Indonesia — Indonesia’s rumbling Mount Sinabung erupted Friday, spewing a thick column of volcanic ash 1.7 miles into the sky. Villages near the volcano in North Sumatra province have...
What newest Knick's contract means for team
May 7, 2021 | 1:27pmThe Knicks have already made a solid investment in newly signed Spanish League combo guard Luca Vildoza even if he never plays a minute for the Knicks.
'Heart of gold': Girl, 11, dies trying to save puppies from Florida fire
May 7, 2021 | 1:22pmRilee Beisler, a sixth-grader at McIntosh Middle School, died Wednesday during the blaze at two homes on Iowa Street, part of the Sun N Fun RV Resort in Sarasota, Florida.
Police in Brazil draw international ire as 25 killed in Rio drug gun battle
May 7, 2021 | 1:17pmAt least 25 people were killed in a shootout between suspected drug traffickers and police in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, one of the state's deadliest police raids, police said....
Warriors star tests positive for COVID despite being vaccinated
May 7, 2021 | 1:07pmWarriors forward Damion Lee tested positive for COVID-19 nearly two months after being fully vaccinated, he confirmed.
De Blasio won't say if NYC will offer virtual learning next school year
May 7, 2021 | 1:01pmMayor Bill de Blasio hedged Friday when asked if the Big Apple's public schools will continue to offer virtual learning options next school year.
Virgin Hyperloop shows off the future: mass transport in floating magnetic pods
May 7, 2021 | 12:56pmIn the desert just north of Las Vegas, a long white metal tube sits at the base of the mountains, promising to one day revolutionize travel. That is where Virgin...
Hollywood hiring 'rage coaches' to combat bully-boss problem
May 7, 2021 | 12:42pmTinseltown has been plagued by allegations of tyrannical leadership. This alarming trend runs counter to other job sectors, where workplace culture seems to be improving.
Ex-Olympic boxer indicted in killing of lover who was tossed off bridge, shot
May 7, 2021 | 12:39pmFélix Verdejo, is accused carrying out the brutal and calculated murder of 27-year-old Keishla Rodríguez, according to a complaint filed by the FBI in the US territory.
The Royals are the latest victims of the worst ump in baseball
May 7, 2021 | 12:35pmFor two straight nights, the Royals and Indians have felt the presence of MLB's worst umpire.
Health care exec charged for huge Grand Canyon hike that flouted COVID rules
May 7, 2021 | 12:29pmJoseph Don Mount was charged with five misdemeanors for lying to National Park Service officials.
East Coast could catch glimpse of NASA rocket launch
May 7, 2021 | 12:25pmThe NASA suborbital sounding rocket is scheduled for liftoff no earlier than 8:02 p.m., with a 40-minute launch window, according to the space agency.
Lindsey Graham says GOP can't 'move forward' without Trump
May 7, 2021 | 12:23pmTrump's involvement in the GOP is coming to a head as Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) appears poised to oust House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) in leadership.
WHO panel OKs emergency use of China’s Sinopharm vaccine
May 7, 2021 | 12:19pmThe authorization could potentially pave the the way for millions of doses to reach needy countries.
Lakers continue to get crushed by bad injury luck
May 7, 2021 | 12:17pmThe Lakers continue to get bit by the injury bug as the regular season winds down.
VP Harris 'meets' with Mexican president on virtual call ahead of migration crisis trip
May 7, 2021 | 12:12pmVice President Kamala Harris on Friday met virtually with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador ahead of her long-anticipated trip to Latin America as President Biden's migration czar.
Elon Musk warns people to 'invest with caution!' ahead of 'SNL' debut
May 7, 2021 | 12:09pmThe rare investment warning from Elon Musk comes as the price of Dogecoin — a cryptocurrency represented by a Shiba Inu meme — has soared to about 60 cents per...
Former Yankees phenom gets another chance with Gio Urshela in limbo
May 7, 2021 | 11:56amThe are Yankees working through injuries and slumps and it could mean that it's Miguel Andujar's time to re-emerge from Triple-A.
Trump calls Stormy Daniels claims a 'chapter of Fake News' as FEC drops case
May 7, 2021 | 11:40amFormer President Donald Trump on Friday praised the Federal Election Commission for dropping a complaint alleging that he broke the law with a hush payment to porn star Stormy Daniels.
Anthony Johnson back on MMA title hunt after 'fat and happy' retirement
May 7, 2021 | 11:40amFour years ago, Anthony Johnson walked away from fighting. And for a while, he was perfectly content.
Idaho cop reportedly lands book deal after mocking LeBron James
May 7, 2021 | 11:37amNate Silvester, of the Marshal's Office in Bellevue, told KTVB that he was reinstated as of Thursday, adding that he has signed a book deal with Di Angelo Publications.
Doctors in Nepal warn of major crisis as COVID-19 cases surge
May 7, 2021 | 11:32amOn Thursday, Nepal reported 9,070 new cases — compared to 298 a month ago.
This interior designer is transforming sad pads for single dads
May 7, 2021 | 11:24amThis divorced dad learned how to make his place pop! He did it with the help of Stacey Herman, founder of Stripe Street Studio.
Spanx bike shorts discounted 50% off for flash sale
May 7, 2021 | 11:14amIf there's a sale on bike shorts, you bet your backside we're on top of it. Spanx is here to save summer, offering an unheard-of 50% off sale on every...
Aaron Rodgers was offered enormous contract – and he turned it down
May 7, 2021 | 11:13amNot even a colossal paycheck could repair Aaron Rodgers’ relationship with the Packers.
Biden's migrant plan has cost taxpayers at least $3B, records show
May 7, 2021 | 11:12amThe federal government has given out billions of dollars in contracts just to house unaccompanied immigrant children.
Take 20% off entire purchase during Anthropologie’s 'Anthro Day' sale
May 7, 2021 | 11:10amThe May 7-9 sale includes 20% off your entire purchase for AnthroPerks members on categories including clothing, beauty and home items.
Teacher who disarmed sixth-grade gungirl speaks out after school shooting
May 7, 2021 | 11:00amThe heroic teacher who disarmed a sixth-grade girl who opened fire at an Idaho middle school thanked the community for its support after the shocking incident.
Nebraska sex offender charged in 1983 slaying of Iranian exchange student
May 7, 2021 | 10:58amThe case had been unsolved since the murder happened in 1983.
4 killed, 7 wounded in latest NYC shootings
May 7, 2021 | 10:44amFour people were killed and seven others wounded in nine shootings from late Thursday afternoon through early Friday across New York City, according to police.
Chauvin, 3 ex-cops indicted for violating George Floyd's civil rights
May 7, 2021 | 10:37amDerek Chauvin and three other former Minneapolis police officers were indicted by a federal grand jury Friday on charges that they violated George Floyd’s civil rights.
Look out! When debris from huge Chinese rocket will crash into Earth
May 7, 2021 | 10:26amExperts have said that debris from China's Long March 5B rocket could fall anywhere from as far north as New York to as far south as New Zealand.
Poland, Hungary push against 'gender equality' at EU social summit
May 7, 2021 | 10:25amPoland and Hungary opposed mentioning “gender equality” in a draft declaration meant to advance social cohesion throughout the European Union.
NYPD shooting victim's parents — still married — endorse rival mayoral candidates
May 7, 2021 | 10:23amValerie Bell, the mother of Sean Bell an unarmed black man who was shot to death by police in 2006, endorsed Ray McGuire for mayor, after Bell's father backed Eric...
Jake Paul steals Floyd Mayweather's hat, wild brawl ensues
May 7, 2021 | 10:17amOne month before Logan Paul and Floyd Mayweather's pay-per-view fight event at Hard Rock Stadium in Florida, Mayweather got physical at a press event on Thursday.
In major move, South Africa to end captive lion industry
May 7, 2021 | 10:11amThe policy, which still needs to be made into law, would effectively end the world’s legal lion bone trade.
Live healthier with Openfit Fitness’s subscription for under $200
May 7, 2021 | 10:09amA 3-year on-demand fitness subscription will help you stay active and get into shape this summer for a happier, healthier you.
Get three years of PlayStation Plus for over half off
May 7, 2021 | 10:07amAs a gamer, adding a subscription to an online gaming service has the power to supercharge your experience. Here's your guide to discounts on PlayStation's subscription service.
MLB bettors can cash in on these one-sided pitching matchups
May 7, 2021 | 10:00amWhile most sports bettors and fans were glued to last Thursday’s broadcast of the NFL draft, I attended my first Major League Baseball game in nearly two years. It felt...
Alabama Legislature drops resistance, OKs medical marijuana
May 7, 2021 | 9:57amThe House of Representatives voted 68-34 to pass the bill, which will allow people with a medical condition to purchase medical marijuana with the recommendation of a doctor.
16 trendy AAPI-owned brands to shop right now
May 7, 2021 | 9:56amMay is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. And with the recent #StopAsianHate movement, there couldn't be a better time to show your support.
How is this guy so rich? Kim K. bestie's rise from Blimpie driver to Foodgod
May 7, 2021 | 9:51am“I helped Kim along the way — big time," he told The Post. Now, the businessman is ready for his mogul moment, despite haters who believe the Kardashians catapulted him...
Minor league team draws a whopping 13 walks in one wild inning
May 7, 2021 | 9:50amNow this was truly a wild inning. The Double-A Biloxi Shuckers scored 12 runs in the sixth inning on just one hit Thursday night — drawing a whopping 13 walks...
What is Twitter's new 'Tip Jar' and how does it work?
May 7, 2021 | 9:43amNow you can send money to your favorite content creators on the platform, using services such as Venmo and PayPal.
Enemy at the Gates: Melinda was 'furious' after she, Bill met Epstein
May 7, 2021 | 9:33amBill Gates and his wife visited Epstein's Upper East Side townhouse in September 2013, according to The Daily Beast, which citing sources who said Melinda was "furious" after the meeting.
Missouri House approves push to create 'Rush Limbaugh Day'
May 7, 2021 | 9:15amA proposal to honor late conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh with an official state designation is one step closer in Missouri, following the GOP-led House's approval.
Defense secretary says US has no plans to shoot down out-of-control Chinese rocket
May 7, 2021 | 9:08amIn a veiled dig at Beijing, Lloyd Austin remarked that, "For those of us who operate in the space domain, there should be a requirement to operate in a safe...
How golf course creeps spy on Paige Spiranac
May 7, 2021 | 9:01amIt appears "following" Paige Spiranac on social media isn't enough for some. During Tuesday's episode of her "Playing A Round" podcast, the 28-year-old influencer addressed recent headlines surrounding the top-ranked...
US added just 266,000 jobs in April, far below 1 million expected
May 7, 2021 | 8:56amIn a massive disappointment to economists, the US added just 266,000 jobs in April and the unemployment rate rose slightly to 6.1 percent, the feds said Friday.
Was firing Chili Davis the right move?
May 7, 2021 | 8:48amI guess Diesel Donnie is going to have to try and save the Mets offense now. The team decided to fire hitting coach Chili Davis Monday, days after this phantom...
Pfizer seeks full FDA approval for its COVID vaccine
May 7, 2021 | 8:08amThe companies are the first COVID vaccine makers in the nation to apply for full approval, which would allow Pfizer to market the vaccine directly to consumers.
'Pistol-packing cheer mom' charged in granny murder-for-hire plot
May 7, 2021 | 7:56amLeigh Ann Bauman allegedly tried to hire a hitman to kill her ex-husband’s mother and make it “look like an accident," according to reports.
Golf fail! Clubface flies off, hits neighbor's car
May 7, 2021 | 6:55amLet's hope his neighbor likes golf. Idaho man Adam Smith was recording his golf swing in his garage to show his instructor — when the clubface "shot off like a...
Republican running for Va. gov under fire as it emerges he 'worked for the opposition'
May 7, 2021 | 6:00amOne of the front-runners for the Republican nomination for Virginia governor is facing last-minute attacks as documents have surfaced indicating he worked for Democrats on multiple occasions. Digital marketing pioneer...
Man fatally shot in Brooklyn apartment building
May 7, 2021 | 2:12amA 33-year-old man was fatally shot inside a Brooklyn apartment building on Thursday night, police said. The victim was shot in his torso inside the building on East 94th Street...
Former Met twirls his first shutout in seven years
May 7, 2021 | 1:46amPHILADELPHIA — Zack Wheeler was one out away from his first shutout in seven years when Phillies manager Joe Girardi made a trip to the mound for a quick question....
Struggling Nets: Time to 'get ourselves right'
May 7, 2021 | 1:32amWhen the Nets set out on an 11-day, five-game swing, they likely didn’t set hard and fast benchmarks of success and failure. But at 0-4 going into Saturday’s last portion...
Man who spray-painted 100 penises on road threatened with legal action
May 7, 2021 | 1:11amA New Zealand activist, who specializes in drawing large penises around the streets of Auckland, has finally been threatened with legal action. Geoff Upson, who calls himself a road safety...
Biden omits the word 'God' from national prayer declaration
May 7, 2021 | 1:04amPresident Biden left the word "God" out of his proclamation of the annual National Day of Prayer on Thursday.
Bernie Sanders is not in favor of requiring students to get vaccinated
May 7, 2021 | 12:46amVermont Senator Bernie Sanders has remarked that students who are returning to school in the fall should not be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
One injured in massive Long Island house fire
May 7, 2021 | 12:32amThe blaze broke out in an East Meadow house on 7th Street at about 8:30 p.m., according to police.
Dead zone: Hundreds of COVID bodies remain in trucks on NYC waterfront
May 7, 2021 | 12:08amNearly 750 bodies of COVID-19 victims are still in the refrigerated morgues along the waterfront in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, that were set up in April 2020 as COVID-19 ravaged New...