May 16, 2021
Fauci to graduates: 'Virus is the enemy - not each other'
Dr. Anthony Fauci told graduating college students on Sunday that the pandemic brought out deep-rooted divisions in society. “Societal divisiveness is counterproductive in a pandemic,” Fauci, President Biden’s chief medical...
The Nets have no excuse not to win it all
If college basketball belongs to the coaches, the pro game belongs to the men who are being coached. The NBA is said to be a players’ league for this reason:...
Sen. Marco Rubio calls on US to take UFO reports 'seriously'
Sen. Marco Rubio said the US should take the "threat" of UFOs "seriously" in an interview aired Sunday. The Florida Republican's comments on CBS' "60 Minutes" came ahead of a...
CNN cuts ties with freelancer who tweeted praise for Hitler
Adeel Raja will no longer be working for the news network as a freelancer after his controversial tweet about Adolf Hitler.
Police chief busted for using fake report to get out of meeting
Former Fryeburg Chief Joshua Potvin had his law enforcement license revoked after he used a fake report to leave a meeting early.
Mets will soon learn a lot about Jacob deGrom's status
Jacob deGrom is scheduled for a throwing session Monday and if all goes well would throw a bullpen the following day.
New Jersey wildfire burns nearly 900 acres of forest
A wildfire at Bass River State Forest in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey has burned nearly a thousand acres of forest.
College football star tricked into 'heartbreaking' NFL tryout hoax
A day after the NFL draft, former Austin Peay defensive standout Juantarius Bryant received a text message he thought would change his life forever.
What JFK told the Secret Service days before his assassination
On Nov. 18, 1963, in the midst of a whirlwind campaign trip, President John F. Kennedy told Secret Service supervisor Floyd Boring that agents riding on special boards installed near...
Islanders rookie goalie delivers in clutch performance
The Islanders maintained that their starting goaltender, Semyon Varlamov, would be ready to play by the start of the first round, but he was ultimately scratched as a precaution. Varlamov,...
Key pitch sinks Mets starter
Marcus Stroman’s sinker wasn’t sinking, which became a significant issue for the Mets on Sunday.
60 Wall to exit the ’80s dated FiDi tower set for makeover
Hello to a more public-friendly 60 Wall St. — and farewell to one of the least-loved public spaces of the boom-and-bust 1980s.
Long-delayed Robert Durst murder trial set to resume in LA on Monday
Robert Durst's murder trial in Los Angeles will resume after being delayed for over a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
NJ cop busted for running meth lab out of home
New Jersey police officer Christopher Walls was arrested for allegedly running a meth lab out of his home.
Nets easily take care of final piece of playoff puzzle
The Nets wanted the second seed in the Eastern Conference. Sunday they clinched it, with a 123-109 rout of Cleveland.
Arsonist suspected of starting Los Angeles brushfire
Los Angeles authorities believe an arsonist is behind a massive brushfire that has torched over 750 acres since it flared up Friday night, a report said.
Knicks starter hits rock bottom at worst possible time
Knicks starting point guard Elfrid Payton has a week of practice to get out of his horrendous funk — and perhaps stave off a playoff benching.
Freight train derails into fiery wreck in Iowa
A freight train derailed in a fiery, smoke-filled crash in Iowa on Sunday, leading authorities to order an evacuation of the area.
The Yankees' big issues are not what we expected
Sunday marked the de facto quarter pole for the 2021 Yankees.
Cops assaulted while trying to remove fare beater from NYC subway station
Two police officers were injured while trying to remove a fare beater from a subway station in Harlem on Sunday, police said.
Kyrie Irving decries Israel-Palestinian violence: 'Siding with God'
The Nets are playing the biggest games of their season, but there are far bigger things going on in the world.
Bill Gates had lengthy affair with Microsoft employee who wanted his wife to know: report
Bill Gates allegedly had an affair with a Microsoft employee -- and the tryst was being probed by the company's board last year when Gates stepped down, a report said...
Israel launches new round of heavy airstrikes on Gaza City
Israel launched another round of heavy airstrikes in Gaza early Monday morning -- hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaled the attacks would continue. The strikes, carried out by Israeli...
Matthew McConaughey making calls as he considers Texas governor run
Matthew McConaughey has been making calls to a club of elite politically-connected Texans to talk about getting into the 2022 gubernatorial race.
Mets unrecognizable amid troubling 'casualties': Sherman
Fittingly, the Mets were in Florida. Because by the third inning, they were offering a Grapefruit League road lineup.
Armed robber forces victim to withdraw $200 from Manhattan ATM
The suspect made a man withdraw the cash from a Manhattan ATM on Clinton Street near Delancey Street and then took off with it.
Knicks' playoff madness finally arrives after brief scare
The four seed was in the house now, officially, and that meant the next two games the Knicks play, beginning next weekend, will be back here.
People need to trust vaccines — not be bribed to get them
With just 59 percent of adults fully or partially vaccinated and the number of daily vaccinations falling, one supposed solution is to offer a financial reward to get jabs.
If woke companies really 'care,' let them help where it counts: fighting crime
Companies have been outspoken about many issues in the the past, including race relations and gun control. Karol Markowicz writes it's time for businesses to speak up about rising crime.
These young Jets have the most to prove
The Jets begin on-field instruction this week as they enter Phase Two of their offseason program.
Video shows deadly bleacher collapse in West Bank synagogue
Horrifying video shows the moment a bleacher collapsed at a synagogue in the West Bank, injuring more than 200 people and killing at least two -- including a 12-year-old boy....
Well red! Small Republican NY county has one of highest vax rates in US
Hamilton County in upstate New York has about 65 percent of its population fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
'The History Makers' book dropped in US for ignoring key black figures: report
Author Richard Cohen's book "The History Makers" was dropped by his publisher after claims that it didn't highlight enough black figures in history.
Cicadas with blood-red eyes emerge in DC
Eerie stunning photos captured Brood X cicadas with blood-red eyes emerging from their shells in Washington, DC, on Sunday after 17 years of hibernation.
Cuomo's refusal to take CDC's advice on masks shows his addiction to power
Trust the science. That’s what Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been telling us for the past year in justifying the draconian and crippling COVID measures enacted under his emergency powers. The...
Sitcom legends team up for a dramatic ‘Pose’ surprise
Here’s how Janet Hubert (“The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”), Anna Maria Horsford (“Amen”) and Jackée Harry (“227”) have been connecting with audiences since their sitcom glory days.
Insisting on masks despite the science is just partisan posturing gone mad
The CDC issued new guidelines allowing fully vaccinated Americans to go without wearing a mask in most instances. The Post editorial board writes that it's time for politicians to keep...
24/7 subway service is back after year of COVID-19 shutdowns
At the beginning of the pandemic last spring, subways stopped all-day service and were shut down in the late hours of the night for deep cleaning, at the behest of...
Fab Five stars shockingly end long-standing feud on live TV
The occasion of Chris Webber’s election to the Basketball Hall of Fame led to a touching moment with estranged former Fab Five collaborator Jalen Rose.
Grant asylum to Afghans who helped United States
President Joe Biden should make sure all Afghans who helped American troops in the Afghanistan War are offered asylum in the United States.
Second Amendment sanctuaries facing first court test in Oregon
The first court test of whether local governments can ban police from enforcing certain gun laws is playing out in a rural Oregon county, one county declaring itself a Second...
County execs urge Gov. Cuomo to adopt CDC's latest guidelines on masks
A number of Republican and Democrat New York county executives are asking Gov. Andrew Cuomo to follow the latest CDC guidelines on mask wearing.
The future of crimefighting tech is here: drones and RoboDog
The future of nonlethal crimefighting is here — and progressives and civil libertarians are losing their minds.
University of California to nix SAT, ACT in settlement with minority students
The University of California agreed to no longer consider SAT or ACT scores when making admissions and scholarship decisions under a settlement finalized Friday in a 2019 lawsuit filed on behalf of...
Bill Gates reportedly asked out several women in his office while married
Former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates reportedly asked female employees out on dates while married to Melinda Gates.
Reporters as arms of the spy state and other commentary
From the left: Reporters Now Arms of the Spy State A decade after the huge WikiLeaks dump of Afghan War secrets launched “a historic stretch of true oppositional journalism” investigating...
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries endorses Maya Wiley for mayor
Congressman Hakeem Jeffries is backing Maya Wiley for NYC mayor in what he's calling a "change election." In recent polling, Wiley sits in fourth with Kathryn Garcia.
Letters to the Editor — May 17, 2021
The Issue: Eddie Scarry’s article (“Mess-ter President,” May 13) informs us that the White House “requires reporters to submit quotes from officials that they want to use for approval before...
Suspect in string of NYC bank robberies busted
Craig Gernett was just released from prison in August 2020 after serving 10 years for robbing banks and stores.
Man charged with shattering NYPD patrol car window
Police had been investigating a potential knife threat, which was unfounded, as the car's rear window was smashed. The suspect was quickly found and arrested.
Portland mayor thanks Biden for pulling federal troops out of riot-battered city
The mayor of riot-battered Portland, Ore. thanked President Joe Biden for lifting an order that sent federal troops into the city last year amid massive civil unrest.
Yankees blow big early lead in ugly loss
Jordan Montgomery’s worst start of the season, coupled with the Yankees’ bats going silent after the third, resulted in a 10-6 loss at Camden Yards.
MTA exec accuses mayor of being out of touch with subway safety fears
Interim Transit President Sarah Feinberg spoke with WABC-TV and criticized Mayor de Blasio for not being as proactive about crime on the subways. She has called for a heavier police...
Ailing Mets suffer more injury blows in rough sweep
One limp afternoon later, the Mets were swept out of Tropicana Field and left searching for enough healthy bodies to field a team.
Private equity firms risk losing key advantage in legal scrapes
A pair of little-noticed court cases are stoking anxiety at US buyout firms, with experts saying they could pave the way for hefty payouts in legal scrapes over some of...
Mom of teen shot dead in Bronx says she can't afford to pay for funeral
Anabel Valdez, the mom of Aramis Valdez, will be cremating her 16-year-old son after he was shot and killed. His mother wants justice and answers to why he was shot.
Driver rams into Israeli police checkpoint, leaving 7 officers hurt
The driver crashed that car into a checkpoint in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in Jerusalem and was shot dead by police soon afterwards.
Kyle Palmieri's OT winner lifts Islanders in Game 1
It was the Penguins’ speed against the Islanders’ structure, and the Islanders prevailed with a 4-3 victory in overtime Sunday at PPG Paints Arena behind Kyle Palmieri’s second goal of...
Poll: Majority of NYC Dem voters support city subway and bus takeover
Most Democratic New York City voters want the next mayor to wrest control of the city's subways and buses from Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state legislature, according to a...
Liz Cheney, Elisa Stefanik take shots at each other over political allegiances
Rep. Liz Cheney spoke on "Fox News Sunday" about being removed from her leadership position in the House and her disagreements with Republican leadership.
Janitor's claim to creating Flamin' Hot Cheetos is 'urban legend': Frito-Lay
Richard Montañez has been making the claim that he created Flamin' Hot Cheetos while working as custodian at a Frito-Lay plant.
Knicks clinch No. 4 seed as playoff opponent is revealed
The Knicks clinched the No. 4 seed on Sunday with a win over the Celtics, giving them home-court advantage in the first round.
COVID-19 jabs to continue in four subway stations despite small turnout
New York will continue to administer COVID-19 jabs at four MTA train stations — even though the pilot program has doled out fewer than 50 percent of what it could...
Violent attacks mark another morning of NYC subway mayhem
One straphanger was robbed at gunpoint and two others socked in the face early Sunday morning in another round of public transit violence, according to law enforcement sources.
West Bank synagogue bleacher collapse kills 2, including 12-year-old boy
The under-construction temple in Givat Zeev, Israel was being used for a prayer service when the bleachers collapsed and left two people dead.
Man charged with biting, choking good Samaritan in subway attack
A 44-year-old Manhattan man was charged Sunday with biting and choking a good Samaritan who tried to stop him from harassing a straphanger on the subway.
Paul Pierce, Chris Bosh part of deep 2021 Basketball HOF class
One day after feting one of the most star-studded classes of all time, including the late Kobe Bryant, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced on Sunday another deep...
BLM co-founder says black homeownership helps fight 'white supremacy'
Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors complained about racism in the housing market, suggesting that she's helped "disrupt white supremacy" by dropping $3.2 million on new homes.
Mom killed two kids after 'hearing voices': cops
Yui Inoue allegedly drove to the police station and said she was "hearing voices telling her to kill her kids." She is now being charged with killer her 9 and...
CDC chief grilled over agency's abrupt new mask guidance
The CDC announced a new mask policy this week that allows fully vaccinated Americans to forego wearing a mask in many instances. CDC Director Rochelle Walensky is now being asked...
Safety first: New mayoral poll reveals what issue is top of mind for NYC voters
In the survey conducted by Schoen Cooperman Research in early May, the results showed most Democratic voters in the poll did not want to defund the police and felt crime...
Fan helped MLB slugger troll Rob Manfred in TV interview
Nick Castellanos’ shrug said it all.
Minneapolis suburb OKs roadmap for policing changes after Daunte Wright shooting
Elected officials in Brooklyn Center, Minneapolis approved a resolution that puts the city on track to major changes to its policing practices.
Suspect in nightmarish subway slashing spree busted with bloody knife
Joseph Foster is facing multiple charges, including first-degree robbery, after being arrested for allegedly attacking a victim at the 59th Street/Columbus Circle subway stop.
Kid reporter who interviewed Obama dead at 23
Damon Weaver, who interviewed Former President Obama at age 11, passed away on May 1, according to his sister. He was studying communications at Albany State University.
Largest US nurses' union rips CDC's new mask guidelines
National Nurses United is blasting the CDC over its latest recommended easing of mask restrictions, claiming the move “threatens the lives of patients, nurses and other frontline workers."
Lakers 'unafraid' as daunting NBA play-in scenario looms
The Los Angeles Lakers are still hoping to avoid the NBA’s play-in scenarios for the playoffs, but the defending champions otherwise have no preference when it comes to their postseason...
Netanyahu adviser: Condemn Hamas' use of journalists as human shields
Instead of criticizing Israel for targeting a terror complex disguised as an office building, Hamas must be strongly condemned for its deliberate use of foreign journalists as human shields.
Space Force commander removed after saying Marxism is infiltrating the military
Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier, who is the commander of the 11th Space Warning Squadron at Buckley Air Force Base, had gone on a conservative podcast to discuss a book he...
Why surging Yankees prospect isn't yet an option to replace injured outfielder
The Yankees will be without Aaron Hicks for at least another week with the center fielder on the 10-day IL with a torn sheath in his left wrist, but prospect...
Ninth fully vaccinated member of Yankees tests positive for COVID
The Yankees' COVID outbreak spread to a ninth member of their organization.
CBS golf broadcaster nearly struck by ball: 'Helmet next'
That was a close call.
Netanyahu: Israel is responding to Hamas as US would with terrorists
Amid the ongoing exchange of rocket fire between Hamas and Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Nethanyahu went on "Face the Nation" to again decry the attacks from the terror group.
WWE star never thought company would trust her this much: 'Crazy to think'
Bayley, the longest-reigning SmackDown women’s champion in history, will try to get her championship back when she faces current titleholder Bianca Belair at the WrestleMania Backlash pay-per-view.
Fantasy football: NFL schedule makes these QBs ones to watch
Note to fantasy football owners: Carson Wentz and Jameis Winston are two quarterbacks who could thrive in this NFL schedule
Giants sign former Gettleman first-round WR as a tight end
The Giants took a look at a few veterans -- one a whole lot more veteran than the others -- during their rookie minicamp and decided to sign two of...
Israel reportedly gave US 'smoking gun' evidence that terrorists were working from media building
Israel said it shared "smoking gun" evidence with Biden administration officials that Hamas militants were operating out of a building in the Gaza Strip that housed media outlets.
World Series MVP has fractured hand in latest Dodgers blow
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been hammered by injuries all season, and they suffered another major one Saturday night.
Hands off: Tesla driver killed in crash bragged about Autopilot mode
A Tesla driver killed in a California crash had posted videos of himself driving without his hands on the wheel, with investigators probing whether the car's Autopilot mode was a...
Toddler found dead in Texas street, suspect arrested
A man has been arrested in the apparent murder of a toddler found dead over the weekend in the middle of a Dallas street.
Betting strategies for first round of Stanley Cup playoffs
A VSiN hockey expert offers betting strategies for two first-round Stanley Cup playoff series.
GOP senator says cyberattacks an 'existential' threat in wake of pipeline fiasco
Sen. Ron Johnson said the cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline that caused drastic fuel shortages across the eastern US is an "existential" threat to the country's energy grid.
NYPD slams NYC Pride for banning cops: 'Hurtful and disappointing'
The NYPD slammed NYC Pride organizers for their "hurtful" decision to ban cops from marching or participating in the celebration, calling the move "disappointing."
Why Under is the play in this NL battle
Take the Under in Sunday's Braves-Brewers matchup.
SNL roasts CDC mask mayhem with 'patron saint of Purell' Fauci
Saturday Night Live didn't mask the confusion over current government guidance on face coverings with a cold-open skit mocking the mayhem over when and where masks are needed.
Israeli airstrikes kill dozens, level buildings in Gaza in deadliest encounter yet
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City flattened three buildings and killed at least 33 people Sunday, medics said, making it the deadliest single attack since heavy fighting broke out between Israel...
Charles Oliveira is the UFC champ, but is he the No. 1 guy?
When is the champ not the champ? For the UFC lightweight division: right about now, actually.
Should I quit college to become a cop?
Is it feasible to leave college and join the police force? Gregory Giangrande explores this topic and a Zoom debacle in this week's Go to Greg Advice column.
'Green' jobs are booming in New York and the tri-state area
Some people equate having buckets of money with success. Others favor fancy job titles and power. For 31-year-old Patrick O’Gara, it’s all about eliminating carbon emissions.
Veteran pitcher makes Cubs the pick in this one
Weird Science. President Biden, on the advice of scientists’ numbers: “If fully vaccinated, take your mask off. You’ve earned the right to do something that Americans are known for all...
Learn all about venture capital funding from an investment banker
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This 7-in-1 face mask is the acne treatment you never knew you needed
Looking for a new way to deal with your maskne? This 7-in-1 LED light treatment mask uses 1000 multicolored lights to fight acne-causing bacteria.
Subway slashing suspect arraigned in connection with gang initiation ritual
A teenage suspect was charged with first-degree assault, robbery and criminal possession of a firearm and bail set at $50,000 following a string of recent New York City subway slashings.
Yankees need their leader to keep playing like this
Aaron Judge is the leader of the Yankees and when he leads, everyone follows.
OTAs making rest of Giants offseason a mystery
The Giants OTA schedule remains up in the air.
Yankees outfielder headed to injured list
BALTIMORE — Aaron Hicks is headed to the injured list with a torn sheath in his left wrist. Though the center fielder felt some improvement, he took swings in the...
Mets infielder set to start again after sitting as a precaution
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jeff McNeil’s recent “body cramps” are keeping the Mets vigilant. A day after McNeil returned to the lineup as the designated hitter, he was back on...
Eleven people shot in eight bloody hours across NYC, one fatally
A shooting in Midtown allowed for 11 shootings in New York City in an eight-hour period. Several people have been injured while one shooting in the Bronx left one dead.
New UFC champ crowned thanks to second-round rally
Charles Oliveira (30-8, 27 finishes) rallied from major trouble in the first round to top Michael Chandler via TKO at Houston’s Toyota Center in the UFC 262 pay-per-view main event...
MMA fighter suffers broken arm in UFC 262 loss
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza was trapped in an arm-bar by up-and-coming middleweight Andre Muniz that fractured the 41-year-old Souza’s right arm during their fight at UFC 262.
Cat-astrophe averted: Missing Houston tiger found safe after week-long search
The Houston Police Department found the missing tiger, named "India," ending a weeklong saga after the Bengal tiger was seen roaming around Texas neighborhoods on May 9.
Nets remain in prime position to snag No. 2 seed
The Nets will clinch the No. 2 seed in the East with a win over the visiting Cavaliers.