May 11, 2021
Giants' schedule begins to leak with surprising first opponent
The Giants will start the season against their old coach, not their hated rival.
Indian workers held captive and forced to build New Jersey temple, lawsuit claims
Hundreds of workers from India were allegedly lured to New Jersey and forced to work for just a few dollars a day to help build a massive Hindu temple, according...
Border apprehensions hit 21-year high last month, CBP says
The number of illegal immigrants apprehended at the southern border hit a 21-year high last month, according to data released Tuesday by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). In all,...
Yankees have more rare COVID-19 cases: 'A lot unfolded'
The Yankees are dealing with a COVID outbreak on their coaching and support staff, with three confirmed cases.
Mets win thrilling walk-off as unlikely hero does it again
The Mets pulled out a walk-off rally in the ninth inning for a 3-2 win to extend their winning streak to six games Tuesday night at Citi Field.
Four shot, including two teens, in series of NYC shootings
The shootings started in the middle of Tuesday afternoon and stretched across the city.
Date set for Ghislaine Maxwell's sex crimes trial
Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial is set for November, as the former socialite faces charges she recruited teenage girls for her pal Jeffrey Epstein.
Sen. Rand Paul wants Fauci to come clean about US ties to Wuhan lab
In an interview with "Fox News Primetime," Senator Rand Paul said he is concerned about the Chinese lab and wants to know if there is a connection between the NIH...
Metropolitan Museum of Art approved as early voting site
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is among the 104 sites that were approved by the New York City Board of Elections for early voting Tuesday.
Yankees finally take down their nemesis for big win
Maybe the Yankees are on their way.
Kyrie Irving goes down in Nets win with concerning injury
Nets star Kyrie Irving was knocked out of Tuesday’s game in Chicago after taking an elbow to the face.
Mets outfielder crashes face-first into wall in frightening scene
The thud was heard throughout the entire ballpark and immediately drew a loud gasp from the Citi Field crowd.
Students for Trump co-founder sentenced to prison for posing as lawyer
Students for Trump co-founder john Lambert, 25, was sentenced Tuesday to 13 months in prison for posing as a lawyer to steal money from his victims.
Defiant Cheney lays out case ahead of vote to oust her from GOP leadership
Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) took to the House floor to defend her stance on former President Trump on the eve of the House GOP’s conference vote to oust her from her...
Andrew Yang wants to close Rikers Island — but doesn't say when
Mayoral candidate Andrew Yang came out in support for closing down Rikers Island, but didn't give any specifics for when this would happen if elected.
Missouri barman berates veterans falsely accused of having fake ID in video
A belligerent Missouri bartender was caught on camera denying service to a group of veterans and crumpling up one of their military IDs.
Former acting Pentagon chief feared Kent State redux at Capitol riot
Former acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller will testify to the House Oversight and Reform Committee on Wednesday about the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot.
Nets guard not panicking over sudden shooting slump
Landry Shamet isn’t going to let three months of red-hot shooting get cooled off by a three-game cold spell.
'Civil war' breaks out in Israeli city as rioters set synagogue, cars on fire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a state of emergency in the city of Lod amid riots breaking out.
Manager claims he helped NY sub shop owner kill worker over money dispute
The manager of an upstate New York sandwich shop confessed to helping his former boss kill a co-worker because of a dispute over money in 2019. James Duffy, 35, pleaded...
When the US leaves Afghanistan, the world will become less safe
As US troops leave Afghanistan, al Qaeda is likely to regain power in the war-torn country it ravaged for decades.
Nets coy about star's long-awaited return
With three games left in the regular season, the Nets are still hopeful of seeing James Harden suit up before Sunday’s finale. But they still aren’t saying when.
Mets infielder exits game with injury
The Mets lost Jeff McNeil Tuesday, but the initial prognosis was much better than it initially appeared.
Sorry, but they're called 'mothers' — not 'birthing people'
“Birthing people” should be a line in the sand for all decent and rational Americans. The phrase is not only an insult to mothers everywhere; it is an attack on...
Joan Rivers' NYC penthouse for sale for $38M
The apartment — where she carved out her caustic comedy, entertained celebrities including Princess Diana and where she said she encountered a belligerent ghost — has views of Central Park.
Jacob deGrom speaks out about his 'minor' Mets injury
The Mets are hopeful Jacob deGrom’s injured list stint will only cost him one start.
Two Texas sheriff’s deputies shot dead after responding to dog complaint
Two West Texas sheriff’s deputies were shot dead and a city employee was critically injured after responding to a dog complaint on Monday night, authorities said.
Mohamed Hadid finds $8.5M buyer for $45M mansion that must be torn down
The real estate tycoon — and father of supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid — has been fighting with the city of Los Angeles for several years to build the Bel...
Coaching legend loves job Tom Thibodeau's doing
LeBron James was wearing street clothes and a mask, still limited to coaching his fellow Lakers. Tom Thibodeau had his huge opening. He knew what it would mean to clinch...
Letters to the Editor — May 12, 2021
The Issue: Karol Markowicz’s column on the drive toward “equity,” not excellence, in public schools. Karol Markowicz’s column on eliminating Gifted & Talented courses highlighted the absurd thinking among school...
Republican Rob Astorino wants to challenge Gov. Cuomo in 2022
Rob Astorino announced he’s officially entering the 2022 gubernatorial race on Tuesday, as New York Republicans are organizing early ahead of the contest.
Milwaukee bakery prints photo of alleged thief on its cookies
A Wisconsin bakery says it has IDed a thief who ripped off cash and equipment from the store last month -- after it printed a photo of the suspect on...
'Defund' lash-back as New York Republicans push stronger, pro-cop laws
State Senate Republicans slammed their Democratic counterparts for creating a “dangerous” environment for New Yorkers by kowtowing to the "Defund the Police" movement with cuts to law enforcement budgets.
Protesters clash outside Israeli Consulate in Manhattan
Some of the protesters spilled into the roadway around the building on Second Avenue between East 42nd and 43rd streets as NYPD cops struggled to keep control.
Read (a younger, wiser) Andrew Cuomo's lips
It’s been a few years, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo clearly needs a reminder of how he saw things in his early days as New York’s chief executive. Not only has...
Ex-Mets star returns to Citi Field after 'really tough times'
It’s not the Dark Knight anyone will remember. The big fastball is gone. So is the overwhelming hype that used to surround Matt Harvey.
Trio indicted in connection to the seizure of 40 pounds of narcotics
The three defendants were slapped with a 66-count indictment, including conspiracy and criminal possession of a weapon.
Biden to host McCarthy, McConnell at White House in push for $4T in spending
President Biden will for the first time host the top Republicans in Congress Wednesday as he seeks bipartisan buy-in on $4 trillion more in spending for his infrastructure and "families"...
Preakness Stakes draw: Medina Spirit's post, odds amid scandal
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit drew the No. 3 post on Tuesday in a field of 10 horses for Saturday’s Preakness Stakes as the 9-5 morning-line favorite.
South Carolina students can leave mask at home with parent's OK, gov says
Governor Henry McMaster signed an executive order Tuesday, that allows parents to opt their children out of using the physical protection equipment.
Yankees can't afford to ignore this familiar foe
The Yankees-Rays series is easy to get lost in, but both teams are looking up the AL East standings at the Red Sox.
15-year-old girl pleads guilty to murder of DC Uber Eats driver
One of the two teenage girls charged with killing Uber Eats driver Mohammad Anwar in Washington DC has plead guilty to a felony murder charge.
Trump calls on US to follow UK lead with voter ID plans as Democrats push HR1
Former President Donald Trump gave his full support Tuesday to British legislation that would require UK voters to show a photo ID in future elections -- and called on all...
Sneaker resellers hawking Air Jordans, Yeezys make a fortune during COVID
The sneaker resale hustle has flourished during the COVID-19 lockdown and beyond. Air Jordans, Yeezys and Reebok's Allen Iverson Legacy kicks are among the most in-demand pairs.
Enough! NYC voters must make voices heard after Times Square shooting: Goodwin
Unless New York has completely lost its mind, the shooting in Times Square that wounded three innocent bystanders, including a 4-year-old girl, will galvanize the mayoral race.
‘Instagram Kids’: Facebook’s building a playground for perverts
Sure looks like Facebook is trying to hook kids early with "Instagram Kids," which would serve children 13 and under.
Basketball game in Israel halted amid missile alarm
With sirens blaring as a warning for incoming rockets fired by Hamas from the Gaza Strip, the game between Maccabi Raanana and Maccabi Kiryat Motzkin was suspended.
Running on empty: Over 1,000 gas stations are out of fuel across the Southeast
More than 1,000 gas stations across America's Southeast ran dry Tuesday amid a surge of panic buying spurred by the cyberattack that shut down the critical Colonial Pipeline.
NYPD cop charged in son's murder tears up in court as 911 call played
Michael Valva cried at his pre-trial hearing Suffolk County Supreme Court as the 911 audio played from the day his son Thomas Valva died.
NYC's criminal-justice system is utterly failing
Last weekend's shooting in Times Square proves NYC can't handle the growing violence and violent offenders.
Airline heads beg US, UK to reopen transatlantic travel
The US and UK need to swiftly reopen transatlantic airways and ease COVID-19 travel restrictions to boost both nations’ economies, airline chiefs said on Tuesday.
Govs urge Biden, Harris to get grip on border crisis as 21K migrant kids being held
The governors penned and signed a letter to the Biden administration, saying they lack the resources to fix what is a federal government problem.
Norman Lloyd, 'St. Elsewhere' and 'Dead Poets Society' actor, dead at 106
Born in New Jersey, Lloyd got his start acting in New York in the 1930s and later went on to work with Alfred Hitchcock.
Universal Music paid record exec Charlie Walk $1.7M in sex-harass case
Universal Music Group paid its former high-flying record exec Charlie Walk $1.7M to walk away in a 2018 amid sexual harassment and assault claims against him, according to newly unsealed...
Colorado gunman who killed 6 was fuming over birthday-party snub
The gunman who launched a bloodbath that killed six people at a Colorado birthday party was angry because he hadn’t been invited, cops said Tuesday. Cold-blooded Colorado Springs killer Teodoro...
Teachers'-union boss fumbles on 1619 Project, school openings should scare America
Have you ever seen the head of the nation’s most powerful teachers' union caught like a deer in the headlights? If not, you must have missed American Federation of Teachers...
Jets rookie's college coach compares him to All-Pro: 'Special'
USC coach Clay Helton has a lofty comparison for new Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, whom Helton coached for the last three years.
GOP Rep.: What was Kerry doing on 'taxpayer-funded world tour?'
Rep. Tim Burchett wrote a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken to find out more about special envoy John Kerry's meetings with China.
What did Fauci fund in Wuhan and other commentary
Americans have a right to know what connection our government — especially Dr. Fauci — had to the Wuhan lab; Biden’s federalizing failure; liberals can’t quit Trump; "systemic racism" is...
Knicks want to hang onto their 'unsung hero'
Tom Thibodeau and Julius Randle will be back next season. Will emerging piece of the puzzle Reggie Bullock be with them?
Vegas could be getting an MLB team
Oakland could lose another sports team to Sin City.
Number of NYC kids entering public middle schools to fall by 6 percent next school year
According to statistics, there will be around 65,000 students entering NYC middle schools for the fall of 2021. Issues with COVID-19 have likely fast-tracked the already declining numbers.
Fireworks in the first hearing for NYPD's 2022 budget
Tensions boiled over between NYPD's top brass and City Council members Tuesday over an overblown police overtime tab and cops' controversial handling of the George Floyd protests.
No atomic cocktails: 'Chernobyl' vodka seized in Ukraine
The Chernobyl Spirit Company says its first 1,500 bottles of “Atomik” vodka were bound for the UK.
NYC approves East River spot for futuristic floating pool
This watery venture just scored a formal street address in the middle of the East River, in the water adjacent to the Lower East Side.
Fauci admits COVID-19 could have come from Wuhan lab, butts heads with Rand Paul
After being asked about COVID-19 potentially originating in a Chinese lab, Dr. Fauci said it was plausible and he would be in favor of an investigation into the origins of...
NYPD cops charged in towing company bribery scheme
Heather Busch, Robert Hassett and Robert Smith, all of the 105th Precinct, were charged.
New Yorkers must support Broadway right now
When Broadway is back on September 14, it's the responsibility of New Yorkers to be sitting in those damn seats when the orchestras start playing.
Inside the sexy hotels of TikTok: Heart-shaped Jacuzzis, sandwich beds
Themed hotel rooms are having a moment on TikTok, thanks to this photography duo who have stayed at over 31 themed hotels in the past three years.
Serpico's son dies of apparent drug overdose, police say
The 41-year-old son of former NYPD whistleblower Frank Serpico was found dead in his Wall Street apartment on Monday. His official cause of death will be determined by the medical...
Yankees coach tests positive in 'breakthrough' COVID-19 case
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Yankees third base coach Phil Nevin has tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced before Tuesday’s game against the Rays, calling it a “breakthrough positive” since...
UN experts: Islamic State committed genocide against Yazidis
The Security Council voted unanimously in September 2017 to ask the U.N. to establish an investigative team to help Iraq preserve evidence and promote accountability for what “may amount to...
EPA awards grants for beach water monitoring, notifications
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will be awarding $723,000 in grants to monitor beach water quality and set up public notification programs in Washington, Oregon and Alaska, officials announced Monday.
Myanmar reporters, activists arrested in Thailand
The statement said they had fled the army crackdown in Myanmar since the Feb. 1 coup,
Mayor de Blasio rides Citi Bike from UES to City Hall
The mayor began his more than six-mile trek at 8 a.m. from Gracie Mansion on the Upper East Side.
India's coronavirus doctors report 'black fungus' infections among some patients
India’s health officials warned the country’s doctors to be on the lookout for mucormycosis, or so-called "black fungus" infections among coronavirus patients, particularly those with diabetes.
US schools fight to keep students amid fear of dropout surge
U.S. educators are doing everything they can to track down high school students who stopped showing up to classes and to help them get the credits needed to graduate.
Judge dismisses NRA bankruptcy case in blow to gun group
DALLAS — A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed the National Rifle Association’s bankruptcy case, leaving the powerful gun-rights group to face a New York state lawsuit that accuses it of...
Family finds human remains while clearing out dead father's house
Family members of Douglas Smith found human remains at his former house in Casco, Maine while cleaning the home after his death.
'I'm'a knock you out': Video shows 'unhinged' straphanger threatening MTA workers
Video filmed by a "terrified" subway conductor shows an "unhinged" straphanger attempting to get into his locked token booth in Queens -- after allegedly chasing the worker while spitting on...
NYPD release new photo of man wanted in Times Square shooting
Police on Tuesday released a new photo of the man wanted for shooting three innocent bystanders, including a 4-year-old girl, in Times Square as they continue to hunt for him.
Elephants get prosthetic limbs thanks to 'Jungle Doctor'
Australian veterinarian Dr. Chloe Buiting is beloved on social media for her work with elephant amputees affected by landmines.
Mickey Rourke prefers 'Law & Order' over 'that crap' in Marvel movies
In an unprompted review of "Law & Order: SVU" on Instagram, Mickey Rourke, 68, took a jab at Marvel Studios, hinting he's still mad about "Iron Man 2."
Natalie Portman and husband spotted house hunting in Australia
The “Thor” actress was seen touring a bucolic Australian house outside Sydney recently, The Post has exclusively learned.
Trump blames Biden 'weakness, lack of support' for strikes on Israel
Former President Trump defended his tenure in office and criticized Biden, calling the world "more violent" during 2021 because of the sitting President's lack of toughness.
Up in smoke: New weed law leads to drop in gun busts, NYPD sources say
Some in the NYPD are blaming New York state's new marijuana legalization for a recent drop in illegal gun arrests.
Tom Brady 'can play until he's 50'
Tom Brady could be with the Buccaneers as long as he pleases.
Biden official begs drivers not to 'hoard' gas as pipeline hack causes shortages
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said that drivers should be patient.
'Bachelor’ stars Jade Roper, Tanner Tolbert find buyer for $3M house
First listed on Friday, the home is made up of five bedrooms and six bathrooms and was purchased in 2018 for $1.62 million
Man who hit 2-year-old with suitcase has lengthy rap sheet
The deranged man who allegedly walloped a 2-year-old child in the face with a suitcase in Lower Manhattan is a career criminal with dozens of arrests on his record and...
DOT to gain control over Revel and other 'shared' mopeds
The City Council is going to give the city's Department of Transportation the authority to regulate moped-sharing services.
PETA names rescue cow after Kim Kardashian to honor her no-meat diet
The "drop-dead gorgeous" bovine is described as having "striking eyes and long, dark eyelashes" — just like her 40-year-old celebrity namesake.
School district pulls book about black boy killed by white cop amid complaints
A fictional book about a black Chicago boy killed by a white cop has been pulled by a Florida school district after complaints by parents and a police union --...
Who should Knicks want to face in playoffs?
It's here folks. Four games to go. Less than a week left in what has been a magical 2020-21 New York Knicks season to remember. They are sitting alone at...
Alleged Capitol rioter busted after he's spotted in NY Post tweet: feds
An alleged Capitol rioter was caught after an acquaintance spotted an image of him inside the US Capitol building -- in a New York Post Twitter post, federal authorities said.
Students get lost at sea on DIY kiddie pool bucket boat, rescued
A pair of nautical knuckleheads got lost in the Pacific Ocean this weekend after their vessel crafted from buckets and kiddie pools proved less than seaworthy.
Queen sits alone, forgoes crown as she opens UK Parliament in first ceremony since Philip's death
The Queen, who is now fully vaccinated for COVID-19, gave a shortened speech and did not wear a mask or the crown as she discussed the government's priorities for the...
Astros will get better of Shohei Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani across four starts has a 2.41 ERA with 14.5 strikeouts per nine innings and the team is 3-1 in those games. But he has walked 19 batters in...
China issues total ban on synthetic cannabinoids
It is the second time that Chinese authorities have imposed a class-wide ban on a substance.
AIDS virus used in gene therapy to fix ‘bubble baby’ disease
It became known as “bubble boy disease” because of a case in the 1970s involving a Texas boy who lived for 12 years in a protective plastic bubble to isolate...
Hearst selling Marie Claire to London-based Future Media
Hearst Magazines is bidding farewell to one of its edgiest women's titles.
'Monster' nursing assistant sentenced to life for lethal injections
Reta Mays, who pled guilty to the crimes in the summer of 2020, is also facing an extra 20 years on top of her life sentence on an assault charge...
LeBron James avoiding return against physical Knicks
LeBron James will go the entire season without having faced the Knicks.
Extremely unlucky man gets 3 diseases from single tick bite
A new case report details one man's bad luck after a single tick bite left him with not just Lyme disease but two other separate infections as well.
Bank robbery suspect dubbed 'Mr. Smooth' busted in six heists
A bank robbery suspect dubbed “Mr. Smooth” didn’t fully live up to his moniker – and is now facing charges in a string of heists, Kentucky police said Tuesday.
COVID patients in India die as health workers rush to swap oxygen tanks
At least eight COVID-19 patients in India reportedly died at a hospital after it took too long to change their oxygen -- underscoring the devastating impact the surge is having...
Jaguars brass having 'serious disagreement' about Tim Tebow
Few people in the NFL world have been impressed by the Jaguars' signing of Tim Tebow. Apparently, that even extends to the team's own building.
US casinos raked in $11B in first quarter to match best-ever 'win'
Figures released Tuesday by the American Gaming Association, the casino industry’s national trade group, show the nation’s commercial casinos took in over $11.1 billion in the first quarter of this...
Stocks hammered as sell-off moves from tech to other sectors
Investors pulled back on stocks Tuesday as a sell off that began in tech companies broadened to other sectors, sending the major US indices down.
Kentucky Derby winner allowed to race in Preakness amid drug scandal
Craig Robertson, the lawyer for trainer Bob Baffert, said in a statement Tuesday that an agreement has been reached to allow Medina Spirit to run in the second leg of...
Angry elephant kicks a guy like a soccer ball
An elephant went on a rampage in a village in Odisha, India, after being stranded from his herd. Video shows the beast stomping on one man, who survived the attack...
Mom nearly busted at Six Flags — after guard says her shorts were too short
Bailey Breedlove, who says she is autistic, was on vacation with her family at Frontier City Six Flags in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Man busted in murder at Staten Island recording studio: NYPD
Charles Brooks was charged with second degree murder for allegedly bursting into a recording studio in Staten Island and killing Jahade Chancey in January.
Chris Drury has to go all-in on his Rangers coaching decision
If the choice is made to retain Quinn, Drury can’t start the season looking over the coach’s shoulder.
Five GOP governors reject enhanced jobless benefits
Five Republican governors are turning down the $300 in enhanced unemployment benefits that are part of President Biden's coronavirus relief plan to encourage their jobless workers to return to work.
OnlyFans mom goes viral on TikTok for shaving her legs with sandpaper
The mature mama seems to be committed to keeping her legs hairless by the hand tool. But her privates parts? Not so much.
Youngest Dubai DJ scratches her way to fame in world contest
The nine-year-old is already considered one of the world's top DJs.
Kevin McCarthy's rental from Frank Luntz violated condo bylaws: report
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy came under fire for living with Frank Luntz after Tucker Carlson reported the California Republican and the prominent GOP strategist were "roommates."
Georgia spa shooter charged with murder, prosecutors plan to seek death penalty
Robert Aaron Long, 22, faces hate crime and murder charges for the March 16 killings of four women of Asian descent at two spas in Atlanta.
100 days in power, Myanmar junta holds pretense of control
One hundred days after their takeover, Myanmar’s ruling generals have maintained an illusion of control by shutting down independent media and clearing the streets of large demonstrations.
Men charged with murdering Ahmaud Arbery plead not guilty to hate crime
Greg McMichael, his adult son Travis McMichael, and William “Roddie” Bryan appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Benjamin Cheesbro in a hearing at the Brunswick Federal Courthouse. The trio is already...
Russia denies involvement in cyberattack that shut down Colonial Pipeline
The FBI blamed a criminal gang of hackers known as "DarkSide" for launching ransomware against the Alpharetta, Ga.-based Colonial Pipeline Co. and crippling some of its computer systems on Friday.
Brooklyn businesses say unemployment benefits keeping workers away
About two-thirds of Brooklyn's merchants are having difficulty hiring workers as they seek to ramp up operations following the coronavirus shutdowns.
DOE weighs in on NYC kids and COVID-19 vaccine requirement for fall
The Department of Education will not require New York City children to get vaccinated before the upcoming school year.
Disturbing video captures teens attacking, robbing 80-year-old Asian man
The footage from San Leandro on Saturday shows two teens who police described as young as 16 attacking the senior, who is knocked to the ground while yelling for help,...
Evangelical Lutheran Church elects first transgender bishop
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has elected a transgender bishop — the first of the major Christian faiths in the US to do so.
US officials suspect Russia for 'directed-energy' attacks against government workers
Russia's top foreign intelligence agency, GRU, is suspected of the attacks that have caused mysterious health issues to US government personnel.
Schumer, McConnell clash as Dems push historic voting bill in Senate
If the bill is signed into law, it would be the most significant overhaul to U.S. elections since the 1960s. During a Senate Rules Committee hearing, the New York Democrat...
Barrage of rockets launched at Tel Aviv from the Gaza Strip
The volleys set off air raid sirens across Tel Aviv on Tuesday night, and Israel’s anti-rocket defense systems were activated.
Man allegedly killed homeless person as 'practice' for ex-wife's murder
Nathan O. Beal is accused of fatally shooting Andrew Bull in the head in April 2020 -- just months before his ex-wife, Mary Schaffer was killed.
San Francisco archbishop: Biden and Pelosi can't take Communion over abortion
The president and speaker of the house's stance on reproductive rights are at odds with the church.
Pipeline crisis forces airline to add fueling stops on long-haul flights
American Airlines has added stops to a pair of long-haul routes out of North Carolina — because the planes are leaving with partially empty tanks
Legendary college football quarterback dead at 37
Brennan, a sixth-round pick by Washington in the 2008 NFL Draft, ranks ninth on the all-time NCAA Division I list with 14,193 passing yards and fourth in touchdown passes with...
Hot air: Experts say CDC is exaggerating outdoor COVID transmission rate
At issue is the research cited by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in touting its outdoor transmission statistic, which put the figure at a murky and allegedly...
NY's 12- to 15-year-olds may get Pfizer by Thursday: Cuomo
The Empire State's coronavirus vaccine task force has met previously to rubber stamp the federal government's own approval of the shot in the past, following the same practice for the...
NBC anchor Willie Geist spied home shopping in UWS' priciest new tower
Ready, willing and cable: "Morning Joe" co-host was spied touring condos at 200 Amsterdam Ave.
Bridge transported along Rotterdam river
A 656-foot-long bridge took a slow cruise through the heart of Rotterdam on Monday, heading for its new home near the city’s busy port area.
Washington Post taps first female executive editor
The Washington Post on Tuesday named Sally Buzbee of the Associated Press to be its new executive editor — the first woman to hold the job in the paper's 144-year...
Jaws-dropping: Underwater photographer captures close encounter with huge shark
John Moore, 55, was diving near Jupiter earlier this month when he snapped the giant female predator and her razor-sharp teeth, Caters News reported.
Universal Music Group leans into e-commerce with new executive hire
Universal Music Group said Tuesday that it is looking to expand its e-commerce business under new hire Richelle Parham. The world's biggest music company, which represents the likes of Taylor...
This LED lamp illuminates in over 16 million colors and is 40% off
If you want to know the secret to modern and welcoming interior decorating, look no further than the lighting in a space. Lighting has an incredible power to impact moods...
Teens busted for firing BB guns from NYC hotel roof, hitting 2 women
Five Florida teens were busted for firing BB guns from the rooftop of a Manhattan hotel this week, striking a tourist and another pedestrian on the street.
US job openings soar to record 8.1M as companies struggle to hire workers
The spike in the number of openings in March comes after the feds said last week that the US added just 266,000 jobs in April, far below the 1 million...
NHL announcer called out for on-air suicide reference
Foley, who was wrapping up his 38th season Monday as the Blackhawks TV or radio announcer, made the remark while commenting on the team’s travel restriction on players and personnel...
Man fired by dental group for not hiring enough 'white and yellow' workers: lawsuit
Martinez, who is of Afro-Latino descent, alleges in his lawsuit that the owner of UDG, Dr. Jeong Hoon Kim, chastised him for hiring too many African Americans and Latinos.
CDC chief grilled over The Post's article on teachers union influence
As The Post reported, emails between the AFT and CDC showed an intense lobbying effort by the union days before the agency halted the full in-person reopening of school classrooms...
Demi Lovato is now investigating UFOs
The pop star is the latest celebrity to enter the field of UFOs, with a four-part docuseries visiting UFO hot spots, investigating eyewitness encounters and uncovering secret government reports.
Victoria's Secret to become a publicly traded company as business rebounds
Victoria’s Secret is getting spun off by its owner into a separate, publicly traded company as its once-battered business has bounced back during the pandemic.
Florida teen accused of killing 13-year-old cheerleader ordered held in jail
Aiden Fucci appeared emotional during his Zoom hearing before Circuit Judge Michael Orfinger, who ruled that the teen will remain in juvenile custody for the next 21 days in the...
NASA spacecraft heading back to Earth after retrieving asteroid sample
NASA said the mission will help unlock the secrets of the solar system.
De Blasio swings for the fences as Citi Field will offer drive-thru COVID vaccinations
Starting Thursday, New Yorkers in cars can drive up to the Queens home of Mets and get jabbed.
We're on their tail! Cops get promising lead in hunt for tiger on the loose in Texas
An attorney for the man caught on video with a Bengal tiger outside a Houston home has given information to cops on where to find the big cat, he told...
Uber, Lyft to give free rides to COVID-19 vaccine sites
Uber and Lyft will provide free rides to and from COVID-19 vaccination sites for anyone who still needs to get their shot.
UK teen died on school trip after teachers allegedly refused her pleas for a doctor
Ana Uglow, a student at Bristol Grammar School, was pronounced dead at NYC's Mount Sinai West hospital in December 2019 while on the US tour, which included stops in DC...
Teen crushed to death after sleeping in dumpster
13-year-old Spencer Benbolt Jr. had been sleeping with two other boys in the dumpster and was crushed to death when it was lifted up into a garbage truck.
China reportedly top spender on foreign influence operations in US
China has increased the amount it spent on foreign lobbying by roughly 540 percent between 2016 and 2020, making the Chinese Communist Party the top spender on foreign influence operations...
Ulta Beauty Gorgeous Hair Event offers 50% off deals through May 29
If you're trying to revive your hair in time for summer, stop scrolling and take a look at what Ulta has in store for your locks. The Ulta Beauty Gorgeous...
WNBA rookie says her mom 'loved' being hit on by Shaq during live TV interview
DiDi Richards says her mom, Ungeanetta, is loving the newfound attention she's getting after the Baylor alum went 17th overall to the Liberty in the 2021 WNBA Draft. Richards, during...
Trainer comes clean in Kentucky Derby scandal
After previously insisting that Medina Spirit had not been treated with betamethasone, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert revealed the probable cause of the failed test.
I saw tribalism rip a country apart — and now it's happening in America
About a decade ago, when I worked for the American Enterprise Institute, I had to force myself to go to lunch with a friend. I dreaded the meeting because I...
O.J. Simpson stands by Liz Cheney amid GOP reckoning
The ex-con had kind words for the No. 3 Republican in the House.
Avast, ye stimmy! De Blasio ripped for spending NYC COVID bailout cash like 'drunken sailor'
The city received $4.3 billion of the funds Monday plus another $1.7 billion for the boroughs.
UK to ban LGBT conversion therapy and provide more support
Britain will move to ban conversion therapy and provide more support to those in the LGBT community who have undergone the treatment.
Famed landscape artist lists lush $7.5M Brooklyn townhouse
Go ask Alice, this is one of the most fantastical dwellings thanks to its former late resident. (We'd have to guess the ceilings are at least 10 feet tall.)
British artist Cecily Brown lists colorful NYC spread for $2.9M
Want the true art of the deal? She and her ex-NYT architecure critic husband have put their three-bedroom Greenwich Village apartment on the market.
Here's which Broadway shows are reopening and how to get tickets
Announcements are coming fast and furious, so here is a guide to when each play and musical will reopen, and how to snag tickets.
Former Yankees pitchers among MLB's most intriguing trade options
The Twins’ best two starters this year arguably are former Yankees J.A. Happ and Michael Pineda.
Jordan Lyles will pitch Rangers to win in interleague matchup
Texas, which has won seven of their past 10, counter with Jordan Lyles, who gave up three runs against the Twins in his last outing.
Man chucks drink at straphanger while hurling anti-Asian insult: cops
A man chucked a drink at a fellow commuter and hurled an anti-Asian statement at him inside a Manhattan subway station.
The Aaron Rodgers stakes just got raised for the Packers
Star wide receiver Davante Adams suggested that he too may not stick around if Aaron Rodgers were to leave Green Bay.
The only way Mets can salvage this destructive trade: Sherman
The test to see if Kelenic is a star befitting his hype begins Thursday. Concurrently, we see if Diaz makes it worthwhile for the Mets to have traded a potential...
How a Steph Curry compliment spiraled into a crazy NBA Twitter feud
Wizards guard Bradley Beal and his wife Kamiah put the full-court press on Warriors guard Kent Bazemore after he threw shade at Beal on Monday. The war of words began...
Goldman Sachs exec quit after making millions from dogecoin: report
The London-based executive banker, Aziz McMahon, was with Goldman Sachs for more than 14 years, his LinkedIn profile shows, according to eFinancialCareers.
What's holding up A-Rod's deal to buy NBA team
A-Rod’s 30-day exclusive negotiating window with partner Mark Lore to buy the T-Wolves from owner Glen Taylor has expired without an official agreement in place.
On the sauce: Why this gross spaghetti trick is making waves on Twitter
An enterprising home cook has devised a questionable way to make a large batch of spaghetti in a flash — by mixing it all together on her kitchen counter with...
Off-duty NYPD cop killed in LIE crash
An off-duty NYPD cop was killed in a single-car crash on Long Island late Monday night.
Reopening date confirmed for three of Broadway's biggest shows
Stars from “Hamilton,” “The Lion King” and “Wicked" appeared together on "Good Morning America" to confirm that each show will return when Broadway is set to raise the curtain again...
Rep. Ilhan Omar accuses Israel of 'terrorism' following airstrikes on Gaza
Rep. Ilhan Omar blasted Israel for committing an "act of terrorism" by launching air strikes into the Gaza Strip after Hamas and other Islamic jihadist militants bombarded multiple locations.
Why people are finding dryer sheets in their mailboxes
Mailmen are using this trick to keep themselves safe from unexpected tenants.
Army's first female infantry officer says lower standards for women put soldiers 'at risk'
One of the US Army's first female infantry officers is speaking out against the military's combat fitness test revisions — warning the changes place missions and soldiers "at risk."
Save money by making your own probiotics with this starter kit for $80
This homemade process reduces waste and saves money that you’d end up spending at the store for refills.
Man imprisoned for 43 years over triple murder is innocent: prosecutors
If ultimately exonerated, Kevin Strickland will have served the longest wrongful conviction imprisonment in Missouri history.
Oddsmakers still trust these slow-starting World Series favorites
There is also truth in clichés — it’s a long season, and it’s no time to panic — but more than a month into the baseball season the Dodgers and...
Voyager 1 detects 'hum' while in interstellar space
Voyager 1, which is the farthest human-made object from Earth and the first to enter interstellar space, has been detecting a "faint, persistent hum" that scientists have attributed to interstellar gas....
Woman terrified after finding 'haunted' photo in old copy of 'The Ring'
Riley Cassidy said she found an image of a woman staring blankly at the camera stuffed inside the second-hand copy of "The Ring."
'Absolute slob': Ex-Yankee, Met gets in ugly spat with radio host after being cut
Todd Frazier’s departure from the Pirates featured a not-safe-for-work clash with a Pittsburgh sports-talk host.
Frightening video captures missiles fired by Gaza militants flying over Israel
The frightening video shows streaking projectiles apparently being intercepted by the Israel Defense Forces’ Iron Dome missile-defense system.
This mini massage gun will alleviate your sore muscles for under $115
It’s designed to support muscle recovery after a challenging workout, break up scar tissue, release knots and pain, and increase range of motion, flexibility, mobility, blood flow and circulation.
Get a year of cheap flights with Matt’s Flights membership for $30
With a nice discount of 69% off the full purchase price of $97, get the flight intel you need to find flights around the country and the world for less.
Stranger punches man, breaks nose in unprovoked subway attack in Brooklyn
The victim was on a Manhattan-bound R train at the Prospect Avenue station just after 1 p.m. Sunday when the assailant approached and began pummeling him, police said.
Donald Glover rips cancel culture's impact on TV, movies
Where has all the good TV gone? That's what the "Atlanta" creator wanted to know as he hopped on Twitter late Tuesday night.
Tom Brady is 'fearful' of life after football
The seven-time Super Bowl champion, in a new podcast interview, discussed the latter half of his football career, and what lies ahead when he finally decides to walk away from...
'Pandemic pets' are being returned in record numbers, because people are the real animals
Shelters across the US are reporting higher than average rates of returns.
'It can't go on': Farmer finds 5 abandoned migrant girls — including toddler — in sweltering heat
Five young migrant girls were found by a Texas farmer on his ranch near the Rio Grande River as temperatures soared past 100 degrees.
SC gov slams federal unemployment program as 'road to socialism'
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has slammed federal programs that provide an extra $300 to the unemployed, saying it cripples incentive to work.
Two men punched, robbed in Queens road-rage incident, video shows
The suspect stole Samsung cell phones from each victim, and a wallet from the older man, which held an ID and bank cards, cops said.
Big vax: McDonald’s redesigns coffee cups to promote COVID shot
The McDonald's promotion comes as demand for the life-saving shots has begun to taper off in many parts of the country.
Tiger Woods' niece got a 'little angry' – then dominated US Open qualifier
Tiger Woods' niece qualified for next month's US Open on Monday by medaling in the qualifier played in Spring Lake, NJ. And she credits her biggest mistake of the day...
Shots on the house: Oblivious nurse gives patient way more than one COVID vax dose
Like "Hamilton," she is not throwing away her shots. The health-care worker mistakenly filled a syringe with a whole bottle of Pfizer COVID vaccine -- which contains six shots --...
Andrew Yang sparks #YangSupportsGenocide on Twitter after backing Israel
New York City mayoral hopeful Andrew Yang expressed support for Israel amid its clashes with Palestinians in a tweet that sparked the hashtag #YangSupportsGenocide.
NYC Department of Correction commissioner to step down, union says
Cynthia Brann, who has served as commissioner for three-and-a-half years, is expected to work her last day in the role on May 31, according to the Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association.
No one likes the Jaguars' Tim Tebow experiment: 'Got to be kidding me'
After new head coach Urban Meyer signed the failed quarterback-turned-tight end to a one-year deal, former NFL receiver Dez Bryant took to Twitter to express his skepticism.
Reporters have to get quotes approved by White House before publishing: report
The White House is demanding that reporters who conduct interviews with administration officials do so under conditions known as "background with quote approval," Politico reported.
Grisly details of young mother's murder in front of child rock Greece
In an abhorrent crime that has shocked the Mediterranean country, the 20-year-old mom — named by local media as UK passport-holder Caroline Crouch — was found beaten and strangled in...
Terrified umpire calls for help after 'uncomfortable' moments with player's dad
The Italian Open match between Camila Giorgi and Sara Sorribes Tormo was marred by abuse thrown at the umpire by Sergio Giorgi.
Cop killed, another injured while serving search warrant
The officers, one who survived the shooting, who were not immediately identified, were shot late Monday afternoon at an apartment in San Luis Obispo, where the suspected gunman was killed...
Mom of 6-year-old girl fatally shot will 'never forgive' suspected gunman
Saryah Perez was fatally shot in the chest at around 10:45 p.m. Sunday in San Antonio, as her mom was driving away from a car meetup, police said. Her mom...
Teen gunman kills at least 7 kids, teacher in Russia school shooting
Some students managed to escape from school No. 175 during the bloodbath in the capital of the republic of Tatarstan, while others were trapped inside, local media reported. Differing death...
Gas prices approach average not seen since 2014 as hacker crisis slams Southeast
Gas stations along the Southeast Coast are beginning to feel the pinch from the shutdown of Colonial Pipeline due to a cyberattack.
Hamas vows to turn Israel 'into hell' as nine children are killed in rocket attacks
The barrage came after a night of nearly incessant rocket fire on Israeli communities and as the Israel Defense Forces conducted strikes on more than 100 targets in the coastal...
A chef, a kid and a dog taste-test world’s smelliest fruit
Durian, a spiky, odorous fruit native to Southeast Asia, is put to the test in this episode of “Would You Eat It?” See how the “world’s smelliest fruit” holds up...
6-year-old girl fatally shot in San Antonio, suspect arrested
A 6-year-old girl was fatally shot at a car club meetup in San Antonio on Sunday night, authorities said. The girl, identified as Saryah Perez, was struck by gunfire that...
Florida mom accused of helping her son fight another child
A Florida mother was arrested after allegedly instructing her son to punch a child in the “balls and gut” in a fight that authorities say she took part in, a...
Graham doubles down on claim GOP can't move on without Trump
Sen. Lindsey Graham sounded a warning Monday night that Republicans who "try to erase" former President Donald Trump from the GOP "are going to wind up getting erased." Graham (R-SC)...
Republicans bash Biden over pipeline cyberattack, shutdown
Prominent Republicans criticized President Biden over a cyberattack that had shut down most of a major U.S. oil pipeline as of Monday evening.