May 17, 2021

Arizona mom charged with murdering kids claims she has no memory of tragedy

An Arizona mom charged with murdering her two kids claimed at a court appearance Monday that she has no memory of the tragedy.

Nets have 'earned' status as playoff villains

As the second season ā€” the real season ā€” starts this week, the Nets have been cast as the bad boys, the villains of the NBA. And several pundits and...

Mets catcher finally breaks through in 'huge' moment

James McCann came off the bench to pinch hit and his RBI double broke a scoreless tie in the seventh inning and sent the Mets to a 3-1 win Monday.

New Hampshire man charged over massive gender party reveal explosion

A New Hampshire man was hit with charges on Monday over an explosion at a gender reveal party last month that shook homes in neighboring towns -- and sparked fears...

Ex-Space Force commander: DOD videos claimed white people are 'inherently evil'

A recently relieved Space Force commander claimed Monday night that the Pentagon sent servicemembers a video that claimed that America and white people were "evil."

Ex-NYPD cop charged with son's murder allegedly let dog sleep in heated room as child froze

The former NYPD cop who allegedly left his 8-year-old autistic son locked in a freezing garage also kept a family dog in a heated room inside at the same time,...

Gerrit Cole's historic achievement turns into Yankees nightmare

After eight mostly brilliant outings, Gerrit Cole suffered through his worst start of the year in a 5-2 loss to the Rangers.

Health Dept. doc who gave COVID tests to Cuomo family leaves state employment

Dr. Eleanor Adams, a former physician with the state Department of Health, reportedly helped provide COVID-19 tests to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's family members.

Man slashed in face in random NYC subway attack

A 25-year-old man was slashed in the face in an unprovoked attack inside a Harlem subway station on Monday night, police sources said.

Bloodied Mets outfielder gives update after 'scary moment'

The losing streak is over, but the Metsā€™ casualties continue to mount at a head-spinning rate.

Brooklyn Chop House's Times Square deal made possible by COVID pandemic

The biggest restaurant deal in the city for a majority black-owned business is in the heart of Times Square, and it was made possible by a massive COVID rental discount. 

Florida gator chases people through Wendy's parking lot: cops

The 6-foot-long reptile chased pedestrians through the fast food restaurant's parking lot in Lehigh Acres, the Lee County Sheriff's Office said.

This state will give a $1,000 bonus to those who get jobs

Add Connecticut to the list of states paying people who get back to work. Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont announced Monday that up to 10,000 state residents considered to have been...

Yankees pumping brakes on reliever's return

Zack Brittonā€™s return from elbow surgery has been slowed, with the left-hander reporting soreness following his simulated game in Scranton, which took place Saturday.

Mets outfielder left gushing blood in horrifying scene

The Metsā€™ injury woes took a scary turn Monday night.

Hero NYPD transit cops save man who collapsed on subway tracks

Two NYPD cops saved a man who collapsed on a subway platform and fell onto the tracks as an A-train approached the station on Sunday.

80-year-old man shot by stray bullet in the Bronx

An 80-year-old man was shot by a stray bullet on a Bronx street Monday afternoon, police and sources said.

Why Yankees star's injury absence is even more alarming

So what word best describes Giancarlo Stantonā€™s move to the 10-day injured list on Monday?

Legendary MSG photographer gets Hall of Fame honor

A tough season away from the Worldā€™s Most Famous Arena had a happy ending for legendary photographer George Kalinsky.

Sen. Cotton asks if AP reporters let Hamas use them as 'human shields'

Sen. Tom Cotton has questioned why the Associated Press was sharing a building with Hamas military intelligence following an Israeli airstrike on the tower.

Man commits suicide inside courtroom after guilty verdict

The man cut his own throat after receiving a guilty verdict at his trial inside of a Fargo, North Dakota federal courthouse.

Tyson Fury's mega-fight in danger after ruling

A heavyweight fight between champion Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua was thrown into doubt Monday after an American arbitrator ordered Fury to face Deontay Wilder, according to media reports.

Knicks coach lauded for award-winning adjustments

Tom Thibodeau's revised plan has worked with the Knicks, to the point where he's receiving plaudits from one high-profile ex-player.

Pitcher exits early as Mets' injuries reach insane level

The Metsā€™ mounting injury problems took yet another gut punch Monday night.

Biden's 'infrastructure' plan wages war on the suburban dream

If you saved your money and bought a house in the suburbs, your investment and lifestyle may soon come under attack. The single biggest item in President Bidenā€™s ā€œinfrastructureā€ bill,...

Nets would have their way with rival in dream playoff matchup

The Nets get to sit back and wait to see who theyā€™ll face in the playoffs.

NY public radio host booted over bullying, station says

New York Public Radio sacked the co-host of ā€œOn the Mediaā€ Tuesday after an investigation found he violated the stationā€™s anti-bullying policy, the station announced Monday.

If AP really didn't know it shared space with Hamas, why trust its reporting?

After an Israeli airstrike Saturday destroyed a high-rise office tower on the Gaza Strip, the Associated Press, which had offices there for 15 years, complained, claiming it had no idea...

WarnerMedia-Discovery merger raises questions about streaming service

WarnerMedia's deal to merge with Discovery will create a single, formidable new streaming service to compete with Netflix and Disney+ -- or then again, maybe it won't. Either way, the...

No, US policing doesn't trace its roots to heinous slave patrols

Thereā€™s a storyline in vogue among those who would defund the cops that claims that modern policing grew out of the vile squads that hunted runaway slaves. ā€œFrom slave patrols...

Biden approves $735M arms sale to Israel as calls for ceasefire grow

President Joe Biden approved the  $735 million arms sale to Israel before the current conflict between Israel and Hamas.

'Bizarre' Giants practice caught Joe Judge off guard

Joe Judge was walking off the field with Patrick Graham, the Giantsā€™ defensive coordinator, during one of the rookie minicamp practices last weekend.

Francisco Lindor not feeling extra weight of Mets injuries

Francisco Lindor isnā€™t feeling that added pressure with half of the Metsā€™ starting position players now on the injured list.

AT&T execs roll their eyes as Elliott Management takes victory lap on $43B merger

Some higher ups at AT&T aren't too happy about billionaire Paul Singer's hedge fund's response to their $43 billion media merger on Monday. ā€œElliott Management is taking a victory lap...

Letters to the Editor ā€” May 18, 2021

The Issue: Comments by politicians and the media on the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas. Kudos to progressive Rep. Ritchie Torres for following true progressive ideology by supporting Israel...

Why this man spent the entire pandemic alone in five-star NYC hotel

Properties were required to keep one person on-site in case of trouble during the pandemic. Robert Mallia talks about what it's been like living alone in a Midtown hotel for...

Accused Capitol rioter allegedly shoots mountain lion, defying gun order

A man accused of taking part in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is now facing house arrest for killing a mountain lion in Colorado ā€“ with a gun he wasnā€™t...

'Who Killed Sara?' star Carolina Miranda on her breakout role

"Who Killed Sara?" returns for its second season Wednesday after premiering in late March as the most popular foreign-language series in Netflix history -- attracting an estimated 55 million worldwide...

Big buck$ Biden: Prez, VP release tax returns ā€” here's how much they made

According to records released by the White House, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden paid $157,414 in federal taxes in 2020.

Key question for Philly, Manhattan: Which DA-wannabe will help stop violence?

Amid a soaring murder rate, voters in Philadelphia will go to the polls Tuesday to choose between pro-criminal, anti-cop District Attorney Larry Krasner and veteran tough-on-crime prosecutor Carlos Vega in...

Andrew Cuomo's shameless $5.12M payday profiting from the pandemic

ā€œBlood money.ā€ Thatā€™s what Tracey Alvino calls Gov. Andrew Cuomoā€™s $5.12 million payday for his book touting his pandemic ā€œleadership.ā€ Alvinoā€™s dad, Daniel, was one of the 16,000 nursing-home residents...

Islanders playing waiting game with injured goalie 'very close' to return

Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov, who was scratched in Game 1 against the Penguins with a lower-body injury, skated with the extras during an optional practice on Monday in Pittsburgh.

Brooklyn Cyclones finally returning with top Mets prospects

For the first time in 616 days, baseball will be back on Coney Island on Tuesday.

Michigan gov used unauthorized company for Florida charter flight

The private company whose plane ferried Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to Florida -- in defiance of her own travel warnings -- was not authorized to carry out charter flights.

Sharon Stone speaks out about the release of ā€˜XXXā€™ ā€˜Basic Instinctā€™ cut

Despite being the film's star, Sharon Stone says she has no power to stop the upcoming restored, director's cut rerelease of 1992's "Basic Instinct."

File Cuomo's obscene $5 million book under true crime

We now officially know how much Gov. Cuomo received for his disgusting and possibly criminal book ā€œAmerican Crisis: Leadership Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic." $5 million. Was it worth it,...

Yang plummets, Adams leads in new Democratic mayoral poll

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams has taken the lead among Democrat mayoral candidates in a recent poll while Andrew Yang's numbers have slipped.

Bucknell University investigates attack on LGBTQ house

Members of a banned fraternity attacked a home for LGBTQ students at Bucknell University -- banging on windows and doors while residents locked themselves inside, it was reported Monday.

MLBer out after breaking pitching hand punching dugout bench

Ynoa was frustrated after giving up five runs and nine hits in 4 1/3 innings of the 10-9 loss to the Brewers.

NYC man gets max sentence for horrific murder of 6-year-old boy he claimed he 'loved'

A Harlem man convicted of the horrific murder of his girlfriend's 6-year-old son was hit with the maximum prison term on Monday after claiming to the court that he "loved"...

Playoffs will determine whether Nets made right call

The mission for the Nets was always to get to the playoffs healthy, whether they arrived as the first, second or even third seed.

Curtis Sliwa challenges NYC mayoral candidates to ride subways for 24 hours

New York's most famous vigilante-turned-mayoral candidate said he will ride he subways for 24-hours straight to bring down baddies making the city's mass transit system unsafe.

The sick 'woke' mom behind Devonte Hart's tragic death

Jen Hart killed her wife Sarah and six kids in the family SUV. Discovery+ documentary ā€œBroken Hartsā€ has exposed the executioner as an abusive narcissist who hid behind a woke...

WarnerMedia-Discovery merger could save CNN's Jeff Zucker: sources

David Zaslav -- the always-working, fleece-wearing chief executive officer of Discovery -- is expected to run the new media conglomerate he's forming with AT&T with a little help from his...

Adbert Alzolay will prove reliable in this NL matchup

A former fan favorite at Wrigley, Lester is 0-1 with a 2.25 ERA after appearing in three games this year for Washington, and has never lost (2-0) to the Cubs

NYC's homeless problem fails the most vulnerable and endangers us all

Rarely a day goes by without some violent attack in Gotham. After a while, the headlines can easily blend into each other, lulling us into complacency. But itā€™s important to...

Tom Brady's post-Super Bowl knee surgery was 'pretty serious'

The future Hall of Famer underwent what he described as "pretty serious" knee surgery after leading the Buccaneers to the Super Bowl.

NASA releases 3D video of Ingenuity Mars Helicopter flight

In a release on Wednesday, NASA said that the video was meant to approximate standing on the Martian planet and witnessing the action "firsthand."

What are NFTs? The booming blockchain-based movement, explained

NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, have taken the world by storm this year. When Christieā€™s auctioned off an NFT for more than $69 million in March, it propelled the concept squarely...

LeBron James sends strong message to his critics: 'huh??'

Warriors star Steph Curry may have notched the NBA's scoring title on Sunday, but LeBron James wants some recognition, too.

McConnell urges Biden to 'remain strong' on Israel as Schumer backs ceasefire

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has asked President Joe Biden to continue his support for Israel while Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has endorsed a ceasefire proposal.

The truth about Sheikh Jarrah and other commentary

Foreign desk: The Truth About Sheikh Jarrah ā€œThe truth about Sheikh Jarrah is the oppositeā€ of the narrative peddled by media progressives, argue Avi Bell and Eugene Kontorovich in The...

Wild Florida home goes viral on TikTok for creepy reasons

A property in Panama City, Florida, that's listed for $1.65 million has gone viral on TikTok over its baffling nature.

Senate GOP publicly pushing NH Gov. Chris Sununu to run for Hassan seat

GOP leaders in are have expressed support for New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu to run for the Senate against incumbent Sen. Maggie Hassan in the 2022 midterm elections.

NYRA suspends famed trainer after Kentucky Derby drug scandal

Kentucky is waiting to make a decision on Bob Baffert, but New York is not. The New York Racing Association (NYRA) announced Monday that the legendary horse racing trainer is...

Cuo no, not again: Gov. laughs, jokes when asked about sex with subordinates

Gov. Andrew Cuomo deflected a question about his alleged sexual harassment by laughing and making a joke at a press conference in Radio City Music Hall.

Icelandic volcanic eruption a ā€˜wonder of natureā€™

FAGRADALSFJALL VOLCANO, Iceland ā€” Pandemic or no pandemic, the world will never stand still. Thatā€™s perhaps no clearer than in Iceland, where a volcano has awoken from a slumber that...

Adam Sandler pickup hoops game goes viral for all the wrong reasons

The actor, who's known to participate in random pickup basketball games, showcased his street-ball skills in Long Island over the weekend.

Islanders know this is far from over after OT thriller: 'We didn't do anything'

The Islanders continue to emphasize that ā€œonto the nextā€ mentality that carried them to within two games of the Stanley Cup Final last season.

Goldman taps former Uber executive to lead its consumer bank

Goldman Sachs has tapped a former Uber executive to lead its fledgling consumer banking division, whose retail lending arm Marcus has seen heavy turnover since its launch. Peeyush Nahar, who...

Press lies about what's happening between Israel and Gaza

To hear most of the western media tell it, warā€™s afoot in the Middle East, fueled once again by Israelā€™s unquenchable belligerence. ā€œIsrael struck the Gaza Strip again Monday,ā€ began...

Frank Sinatra's historic homes: From NYC to Palm Desert

America's most famous crooner is known for his melody about "New York, New York," but only one of Frank Sinatra's six properties was in the Big Apple.

Eating trendy Brood X cicadas: What the bug recipes taste like

Eager to see what the buzz was about, we decided to put our tastebuds to the test and sample these cyclical delicacies for ourselves. Because hakuna matata, right?

Knicks have no choice but to bench maddening starter

It isnā€™t only the fans wondering when Thibodeau is going to succumb to the obvious anymore. Most people who watch the Knicks see one glaring hole. He wears No. 6.

New species of crested dinosaur identified in Mexico

A team of palaeontologists in Mexico have identified a new species of dinosaur after finding its 72 million-year-old fossilized remains almost a decade ago.

Euthanized oxen at Minnesota Zoo are latest victims of climate change

The Minnesota Zoo has made the decision to euthanize two elderly musk oxen, whose health declined rapidly due to rising temperatures in the state, according to zoo officials.

Harley-Davidson roars to high after EU drops 50 percent tariff plan

Harley-Davidson shares soared to their highest level in over three years on Monday after the European Union decided to suspend a planned increase in retaliatory tariffs on the company's motorcycles...

How 'straight' lightning could prove the existence of dark matter: report

A group of scientists has linked the presence of macroscopic dark matter to the appearance of extremely rare "straight" lightning bolts. In a paper published in the journal Physical Review D, researchers from the University of...

Rare orange-eyed owl spotted for the first time in more than 125 years

Scientists have documented the Bornean subspecies of the Rajah Scops-Owl in the montane forest of Malaysia's Mount Kinabalu.

World Series champion will have successful Wrigley return

Jon Lester was a big reason why the Chicago Cubs, in 2016, won the World Series for the first time in more than 100 years. He will be returning to...

Manslaughter case against cop who fatally shot Daunte Wright likely to go to trial this year

Former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter is accused of manslaughter for shooting and killing Daunte Wright during an arrest.

Afghans who helped the US now fear being left behind

KABUL, Afghanistan ā€” He served as an interpreter alongside U.S. soldiers on hundreds of patrols and dozens of firefights in eastern Afghanistan, earning a glowing letter of recommendation from an...

FBI reclassifies 2017 GOP shooting as 'domestic violent extremism'

During a House Intelligence Committee hearing last month, members on both sides of the aisle raised questions about why the FBI determined the shooting was not dubbed an act of...

'Blood money': Gov. Cuomo got $5.1M for COVID book despite nursing home deaths

Gov. Andrew Cuomo sold the rights to his best-selling pandemic memoir for more than $5 million, according to tax returns he made public on Monday.

Westchester DA reopens cold-case murder of Robert Durst's wife

Prosecutors in Westchester County have reopened a cold-case homicide probe into the 1982 disappearance of Kathie Durst, whose husband, real estate heir Robert Durst, has long been suspected in her...

Bible-toting man busted trying to break into soccer star's home

The person, carrying a backpack of Bibles, made it onto Neymark's property in the Paris suburbs and was close to the main door before security was alerted and he was...

Lefty mayoral candidate bribed inspector, lied about it: documents

Mayoral candidate Dianne Morales once paid a bribe to a corrupt Department of Environmental Protection employee to nix a $12,000 sewer bill, then lied to investigators about it, a memo...

Catholic statue of Mary holding baby Jesus defaced in Brooklyn: NYPD

The attack was similar to one on Friday at a church in Bensonhurst, where a statue of Jesus was smashed and an American flag burned, a statement from the archdiocese...

Two Mets stars going on IL as injury crisis deepens

The Metsā€™ already fat injured list is widening even further, with the inclusion of two important left-handed bats.

See the Nets star-studded sequence that fans are still drooling over

The Nets delivered a jaw-dropping play to close out the regular season on Sunday.

One perfect fit and 7 other outfield trade options for Yankees: Sherman

If Aaron Hicks is projected to be out a long time, where can the Yankees turn between now and July 30?

Chile's govt in shock loss as voters pick independents to draft constitution

The vote to pick 155 citizens to rewrite the constitution was borne from fierce protests that erupted over inequality and elitism in October 2019. T

World Economic Forum cancels 2021 Singapore event amid pandemic

World Economic Forum organizers say they have decided to cancel their annual gathering ā€” usually held in Davos, Switzerland each year ā€” this year amid concerns related to the COVID-19...

Pandemic triggers new crisis in Peru: lack of cemetery space

LIMA, Peru ā€” After Joel Bautista died of a heart attack last month in Peru, his family tried unsuccessfully to find an available grave at four different cemeteries. After four...

Twitter wants to let you pay to undo and curate tweets

App researcher Jane Manchun Wong revealed potential plans for a $2.99 per month Twitter subscription with additional tools for premium users.

Amazon, Apple not to charge extra for HD quality music

Amazon and Apple have opened a new front in the music streaming wars that leaves the industry leader, Spotify, behind.  Apple Music and Amazon Music both unveiled plans Monday to...

WFAN commits to 'Boomer and Gio' in the mornings

Boomer Esiason and Gregg Giannotti have signed contract extensions with WFAN, The Post has learned. ā€œBoomer & Gioā€ will be doing their morning show until at least the end of...

Man accused of killing two during dog dispute injures cops in shootout

A man wanted for double murder in a dispute over a dog wounded four Alabama SWAT team cops before he was killed in a gun battle with police, according to...

Jewish man hit by brick amid Arab riots dies of injuries

Yigal Yehoshua, who is Jewish, was driving home Tuesday evening when he was swept up in the middle of violent protests after the death of Moussa Hassouna, a local resident...

ESPN hires first woman to be regular part of national NHL coverage

While the exact number of games she will broadcast is not yet known, Hextall will be the first woman play-by-player to be a regular part of national NHL TV package. 

Scouts' breakdown of playoff series is not good news for Knicks

Many NBA scouts tend to agree: The Hawksā€™ firepower might be too much for the Knicksā€™ rugged defense.

'Creepy' Florida cop fired for unwanted advances to women

A Florida sheriffā€™s deputy was fired Monday for making unsolicited sexual advances to two women, including one whose father's death was probed by the cop.

NYC Marathon returning, NBA playoff capacity increasing as COVID restrictions ease

The Knicks and Nets both made the NBA playoff so Madison Square Garden and the Barclays Center are set to adopt new rules to set aside at least 50 percent...

Another Yankees star joins growing injured list

ARLINGTON, Texas ā€” Giancarlo Stanton is joining Aaron Hicks on the IL. The Yankees placed Stanton on the 10-day IL due to a left quad strain prior to Mondayā€™s series...

Four arrested in London as convoy shouts ā€˜F--k the Jews'

Sickening video shows someone in a convoy of cars driving through London shouting "f--k the Jews" and "rape their daughters" -- scenes condemned by UK leader Boris Johnson as "shameful...

Larry Summers raises inflation concerns as he blasts Biden's spending

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said he is skeptical of massive spending increases under Biden and the Federal Reserve ā€“ and is now worried about inflation more than ever, according...

Breaking down Aaron Judge's resurgence

All rise. Aaron Judge's bat has come to life after looking dead the week prior. Five dingers in six games is quite the way to turn the ship around. While...

Herd community? Elephants show us how to coexist

Lockdown shifted his focus to the conflict between man and nature. The result is depictions of elephants next to London landmarks and two giant maps.

Biden talks Israel-Hamas conflict with Netanyahu, support for cease-fire

President Biden will speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid a push from Democrats in Congress for a ceasefire in the escalating conflict between Israel and militant group Hamas.

Not everything's bigger in Texas: State sees zero COVID deaths after Biden panned early reopening

ā€œToday Texas reported: 0 Covid related deaths--the only time that's happened since data was tracked in March, 2020,ā€ Republican Governor Greg Abbott said on Twitter.

Matt Gaetz associate Joel formally pleads guilty

Embattled Rep. Matt Gaetz's pal Joel Greenberg formally pleaded guilty Monday to six charges, including sex trafficking a minor, according to reports.

Sharks use Earthā€™s magnetic field as a GPS, scientists say

The question of how sharks perform long-distance migrations has intrigued researchers for years.

College football star getting NFL chance after cruel tryout hoax

The Austin Peay defensive standout went undrafted in 2020, but thought he was going to get a look with the Falcons after receiving a text message

White House announces 20M COVID vaccine doses being sent abroad

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said those doses will be in addition to 60 million AstraZeneca doses that aren't approved for use in the US which are under review...

UK woman woke up from life support to find leg amputated after hot tub infection

Lauren Briggs' dip in a hot tub with friends turned into a nightmare that resulted in a leg amputation after she developed meningitis, according to a report

Elon Musk clarifies Tesla hasnā€™t sold bitcoin after sparking sell-off frenzy

Tesla CEO Elon Musk took Bitcoin for another wild ride overnight. The rollercoaster began when Musk clashed with Twitter users Sunday afternoon who were questioning his recent criticisms of bitcoin.

Group of Senate Democrats call for cease-fire between Israel and Hamas

In a statement released Sunday night, freshman Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) and 28 other Senate Democrats urged that both parties immediately stand down "to prevent any further loss of civilian...

Rudy's lawyer says feds treated him like a 'terrorist'

An attorney for former Mayor Rudy Giuliani blasted federal prosecutors complaining they have treated him like a "terrorist" as they executed two search warrants on his electronic devices.

13 of the best accessories for a stylish spring

The weather is warming up and we know you're excited to get outside.

How new coach could alter Rangersā€™ only expansion list decision

The change behind the Rangers bench to a coach to be named later will impact essentially every player on the roster in terms of usage, role, ice time and responsibility...

Internet baffled by photo of girl seemingly stuck in sidewalk

"My daughter, where's the rest of her?" reads the optical illusion's caption, which then tantalized viewers with the cryptic question: "Ohh I see, do you?"

Robert Durst's family helped cover up disappearance, murder of wife: lawyers

Robert Durst's brother and father helped cover up the 1982 disappearance and murder of the real estate heir's wife, Kathie Durst, lawyers for the missing woman claimed Monday.

City councilman wants to waive CUNY application fees for NYC students

City Councilman Ben Kallos is pushing legislation that would waive application fees for city public school students hoping to enroll at CUNY colleges.

Prepare for Brood X with these anti-cicada essentials

No need to brood or worry about the upcoming cicada season. If you start hearing their humming sound in your yard and want to remove them, here are some of...

Fourth US state approves firing squads as an option for lethal executions

Death row inmates in South Carolina will now be forced to decide whether to be executed via electric chair or firing squad, according to a newly signed law.

Two cousins, 12 and 13, drown while skipping rocks at lake

Two young cousins drowned in a tragic accident while skipping rocks at a lake at D.W. Field Park in Brockton, Massachusetts over the weekend, according to reports.

Myanmarā€™s contestant pleads 'our people are dying' at Miss Universe pageant

Thuzar Wint Lwin is among dozens of Myanmar celebrities, actors, social media influencers and sports people who have voiced opposition to the coup.

No masks in most indoor places starting Wednesday: Cuomo

Vaccinated New Yorkers will be clear to go mask-free in most indoor settings beginning Wednesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced at a press conference.

Former surgeon general says CDC 'fumbled' mask guidelines announcement

The former surgeon general said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention "fumbled the ball at the 1-yard line" with how ā€‹it ā€‹communicated the mask guidance for vaccinated Americansā€‹ --...

Shareholders of $100M New Jersey deli fire wrestling coach CEO

Hometown International, the New Jersey deli company that is valued at nearly $100 million on the stock market, has ousted CEO Paul Morina, according to a financial filing.

Reliever's Yankees problems have followed him to Red Sox

Sunday, his struggles contributed to the Red Sox losing out on a sweep of the Angels. It forced closer Matt Barnes into the eighth inning, and he allowed a game-winning...

NYC's Irving Plaza to reopen this summer with over 40 concerts

Country music's Ashley McBryde is set to kick off the series on Aug. 17.

Giant Marilyn Monroe statue's backside sparks backlash in Palm Springs

The legendary blonde bombshell's iconic rump is getting a bum rap. With over 40,000 signatures, Armstrongā€™s online call-to-action demands Monroeā€™s backside get the boot out of Coachella Valley. 

De Blasio responds to ban of NYPD cops at NYC Pride events

The organizers of NYC Pride announced Saturday police and corrections officers exhibitors will not be allowed to participate for at least the next five years, and the event would hire...

ā€˜So I raped youā€™: Disturbing Facebook message renews fight for justice

Gettysburg College graduate Shannon Keeler, 26, said she was on a getaway last year with her boyfriend when she discovered the unread messages.

Bears insist Andy Dalton is 'QB1' over Justin Fields ā€“ for now

Chicago got their first look at top draft pick Justin Fields during their rookie mini-camp this weekend.

Fire stunt goes horribly wrong at Indiana wrestling event in wild video

A Pro Wrestling Trainwreck star was engulfed in flames and left screaming in agony following a fire stunt gone wrong.

Miss Mexico Andrea Meza crowned 2021 Miss Universe

Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi got an extra year with the crown as a result of COVID-19 canceling the 2020 contest.

The 8 best matcha powders of 2021 and where to buy

The green tea beverage has blown up recently, with new brands and even cafes solely dedicated to the drink popping up and taking off.

US whiskey makers sidestep massive tariff hike in talks with EU

Whiskey makers in the United States are poised to sidestep a crippling tariff hike that would have doubled duties on their exports to the European Union to a whopping 50...

Lego debuts tallest Marvel set ā€” Spider-Man's Daily Bugle Building

Marvel fans, this is not a drill! Ahead of the new "Spider-Man: No Way Home" film (set to debut in December 2021), Lego has revealed the Marvel Comics Universe character's...

De Blasio adding 250 police patrols to NYC subway system amid MTA pressure

The city will temporarily add 250 more police officers to its NYPD subway patrols after months of pressure from MTA leaders concerned about crime in the city's mass transit system.

NFL 'nervous' with so much riding on Aaron Rodgers drama

Packers fans aren't the only ones on edge about the Aaron Rodgers situation.

'American Idol' judges break silence on Caleb Kennedy's abrupt exit

After Sunday's Season 19 semifinal episode, judge Lionel Richie said the decision to remove him from the competition "had to be made and we move on."

Michael Jordan in middle of ā€˜show ponyā€™ controversy with former No. 1 pick

Don't expect to see Kwame Brown breaking bread with former teammate Gilbert Arenas.

Trump to headline North Carolina GOP convention next month

Former president Donald Trump is set to attend the Tar Heel State's GOP convention in Greenville on Saturday, June 5, before serving as headline speaker for the event's dinner that...

Cedar Rapids tries to turn city of stumps into tree oasis

It took the storm about 14 hours to travel nearly 800 miles, causing an estimated $7.5 billion in damage and ruining 850,000 acres of crops in Iowa alone.

Israel military spokesman says civilian casualties will be investigated

An Israeli military spokesman faced pointed questions Monday over the deaths of at least 42 Palestinians Sunday, including what Gaza officials said were 16 women and 10 children.

Fantasy football: The RBs who could benefit from NFL schedule

Note to fantasy football owners: Running backs Dalvin Cook and Jonathan Taylor could thrive in this year's NFL schedule.

Mets limping into series with rival

On the latest episode of "Amazin' But True," the crew discusses the brutal weekend against the Rays and injuries piling up ahead of a series vs. the Braves.

Troubling COVID-19 variant first found in India detected in another state

At this juncture, 11 variants have been discovered in Maine COVID-19 cases with most of them being the B.1.1.7 variant first detected in the UK.

Long working hours are a killer, WHO study shows

In 2016, 745,000 people died from stroke and heart disease associated with long working hours.

Sacha Baron Cohen: 'I'm officially canceling myself'

While accepting the Comedic Genius honors during Sunday's MTV Movie & TV Awards broadcast, filmmaker Sacha Baron Cohen vowed to "cancel" himself.

Teen busted for allegedly kidnapping sleeping boy later found dead on Texas street

A 4-year-old boy found dead in a Dallas street was kidnapped while he slept, his distraught mother said.

Olympic icon's ā€˜insaneā€™ breastfeeding photo leads to backlash

Aussie snowboarding icon Torah Bright is unapologetically proud of the mother she is. After receiving backlash over a partially nude breastfeeding photo she shared to Instagram and Facebook on Mother's...

Watchdog group ad slams Biden admin, CDC on schools

The ad, paid for by Americans for Public Trust and uploaded to YouTube Monday, begins with a clip of Biden telling Americans to "listen to the scientists" about getting "children...

UK bracing for surge in sick kids after COVID lockdown lowered immunity to common virus

A new model shows that beginning this fall there could be up to 50 percent more cases of children needing to be hospitalized from RSV.

Supreme Court to weigh major rollback of abortion rights

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to consider a major rollback of abortion rights, saying it will decide whether states can ban abortions before a fetus can survive outside the womb.

Italian Americans file court petition to save Syracuse's Columbus statue

An Italian-American group filed a petition in court Monday to thwart the City of Syracuseā€™s planned removal of its Christopher Columbus statue, claiming the move is illegal under local law.

Eric Clapton blames 'propaganda' for 'disastrous' COVID vaccine

"I feared I would never play again," the 76-year-old Brit singer-guitarist revealed in bombshell in a letter to architect/anti-lockdown activist Robin Monotti Graziadei after receiving his AstraZeneca shot.

LeBron with injury scare before playoffs

Things were starting to get back to normal for the Lakers, as James had returned from his ankle injury and was playing well.

Oklahoma gov booted from commission after banning critical race theory

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has been kicked off a commission marking the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre after he banned critical race theory from schools.

Save time searching your purse with this mini LED light

We women all know the struggle. Unless youā€™re Mary Poppins, weā€™ve all experienced the endless searching for a particular item in your handbag and pulling out everything except the actual...

Complete your fresh manicure in 1 minute with this UV nail-drying lamp

The Nailā€™It Portable LED Nail Dryer UV Lamp easily folds so you can store it flat and not have it take up much space. Youā€™ll be able to dry your nails...

Zombie stunt is one of WWE's saddest moments ever

WWE sure knows how to put a damper on a good thing. WrestleMania Backlash continued a recent string of WWE pay-per-view filled with great matches and compelling stories, but many...

Israel claims to have thwarted Hamas attempt to launch seaborne attack

Israeli naval forces thwarted an attempt by Hamas militants to launch a seaborne attack against the Jewish state using a submersible, a military spokesman said Monday.

When most families will receive their first expanded child tax credit payment

The monthly payments -- covering about 88 percent of the children in the US -- will begin in July and continue every 15th of the month without parents having to...

Inside a woman's elaborate attempt to get back at her ex-boyfriend

Sarah Vilard, 24, revealed her rock bottom moment to the tune of Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy," showing pictures of herself holding hands with a groom-for-hire, wearing a long white dress.

Four shot, one fatally, overnight in NYC as gun violence rages on

The most recent shooting came at 1:25 a.m. Monday, when a 16-year-old boy was struck in the left arm in the Belmont section of the Bronx, cops said.

AP Hamas claim panned, Blinken's 'seen no evidence' of presence in their HQ

The Associated Press has been blasted for claiming it had no clue Hamas militants maintained a presence at the news agencyā€™s Gaza headquarters that was destroyed in an Israeli airstrike.

Husband of mom tortured, killed in Greece posts heartbreaking tribute

Helicopter pilot Babis Anagnostopoulos, 32, posted a picture Sunday of him and his 20-year-old late wife Caroline Crouch as they walked along a beach on their wedding day.

What landlords need to know about selling a tenant-occupied property

Selling a house with tenants and don't know how to start the process? We consulted an expert to get many of your questions answered.

Kids from 'Charlie Bit My Finger' will cash in on iconic video as NFT

The stars of YouTube sensation ā€œCharlie Bit My Fingerā€ plan to auction off the iconic video as a non-fungible token, joining a legion of internet celebrities who seek to cash...

Rookie NFL coaches are often worth the wager

There are always a ton of great storylines to follow each NFL season, and bettors need to do their best to keep up with all the changes.

Phillies star restrained from Joe Girardi in tense dugout incident

Philadelphia's mediocre start to the season continued on Sunday with a 10-8 loss to the Blue Jays, though what happened in the dugout was more intriguing than the on-field struggles.

Matt Gaetz slams sex misconduct allegations ahead of pal's guilty plea

Rep. Matt Gaetz slammed the sexual misconduct allegations leveled against him over the weekend, as his pal prepares to plead guilty Monday to sex trafficking charges.

AT&T signing $43B deal to combine media business with Discovery

AT&T will combine its massive media operations that include CNN HBO, TNT and TBS in a $43 billion deal with Discovery, the owner of lifestyle networks including the Food Network...

Israeli airstrike kills Islamic Jihad commander in Gaza

Israeli warplanes unleashed another wave of heavy airstrikes on the Gaza Strip Monday, destroying about 60 miles of militant tunnels and the homes of nine Hamas commanders -- and also...

Spooky spiraling cloud formation will twist your mind

My heavens! Swirling clouds ā€” formed by what looks like a UFO soaring through the sky ā€” was captured by satellites over Guadalupe Island, Mexico. The "Von Karman" phenomenon, named...

Today is tax deadline day

Monday is the deadline for filing federal taxes without incurring a penalty, unless you seek an extension. 

Epstein gave advice to Bill Gates about ending his marriage to Melinda: report

Jeffrey Epstein reportedly gave advice to Bill Gates about ending his marriage with his now-estranged wife, Melinda, during meetings the two had at the pedophileā€™s Manhattan townhouse. Epstein, who killed...

Three suspected Aryan Brotherhood members fatally shot in New Mexico

Three suspected members of the Aryan Brotherhood were fatally shot last week in New Mexico, a report said. The men were involved in a shooting last Wednesday and were later...

Nets star joins exclusive NBA club: 'Remarkable'

The Nets' Kyrie Irving joined some historic company by becoming only the ninth man in the exclusive 50/40/90 club.

Innovative Procedure Helps People With Repetitive Ankle Sprains

InternalBraceā„¢ ligament repair is an innovative procedure that helps surgically repair ligaments from reinjury and allow patients with repetitive ankle sprains to gain range of motion more quickly.