May 18, 2021

Police investigating after NYC couple found dead inside their apartment

Lisa Petty and her boyfriend were found dead in their apartment with no signs of a struggle or forced entry. Police also stated that the couple also do not show...

How to handle the ranked ballot in the New York mayoral race

The ranked-choice ballot system most New York voters will face for the first time next month has candidates searching for ways to extend their appeal. 

New York AG reveals Trump Organization probe is now 'criminal'

New York Attorney General Letitia James' investigation of the Trump Organization is criminal in nature, her office revealed Tuesday.  James' office had been conducting a civil investigation of the company.

Yankees' offense finally explodes to bail out starter

Yankees' bats key a five-run third inning to propel New York to a 7-4 win.

Bill and Melinda Gates tap lawyers from Jeff Bezos' costly divorce

The high-profile Gates divorce will bring in heavy hitting lawyers. Bill Gates has hired an attorney from MacKenzie Scott's divorce team while Melinda has a lawyer used by Jeff Bezos.

Nets' playoff opponent revealed in Kyrie Irving twist

Kyrie Irving’s clean slate in the playoffs suddenly feels mucky.

Trump implores GOP to vote against proposed Jan. 6 riot commission

The commission on the Capitol Riot is expected to pass the House, despite House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy vowing to vote against it. Former President Trump called it "partisan unfairness."

Big 3 can alter Nets' long tortured history

The Nets have mostly been buffoonish losers these past 45 years with the occasional dollop of prosperity, with looming dread and doom always lurking.

St. Louis lawyer who drew gun on BLM protesters announces run for Senate

St. Louis lawyer Mark McCloskey, who made headlines last year when he and his wife drew their guns and confronted BLM protesters outside their home, is running for the U.S....

Blow tide: $1.2M worth of cocaine washes ashore on Alabama beach

Beachgoers in Gulf Shores, Alabama spotted the millions of dollars worth of drugs and alerted local police to the haul. Investigators passed the cocaine on to US Customs.

Islanders rattled in Game 2 loss

The Islanders suffered a 2-1 loss to the Penguins in Game 2.

NYC needs a new war on guns

With crime on the rise and an 80-year-old military veteran getting hit with a stray bullet, Bob McManus writes it's time for New York City to change course and make...

Young girl fights off knife-wielding creep trying to abduct her in intense video

An 11-year-old girl fought off a knife-wielding would-be kidnapper at her bus stop — and Florida sheriffs arrested the creep shortly after.

Backup's bat comes through again in big Mets win

Tomas Nido’s bat returned him to the Mets lineup Tuesday, and that weapon of choice may keep him there.

Taxpayers footing the bill for Cuomo's lawyer in nursing-home probe

The attorney previously represented Gov. Cuomo in 2016 and charged almost $1,000 an hour.

FBI opens hate-crime probe in 2017 death of teen who was burned alive

The unsolved murder of Asian American teenager Maggie Long, who was burned alive in her Colorado home in 2017, is now being investigated as a hate crime, it was revealed...

Sabrina Ionescu records first triple-double in Liberty win

Sabrina Ionescu had the first triple-double of her WNBA career, giving the Liberty their first 3-0 start in 14 years.

Man stabs Alabama court magistrate inside city hall

The 47-year-old Phoxay Keomanivong allegedly stabbed the Bayou La Batre city magistrate and had reportedly been looking to kill local police officers.

Knicks clearly left strong impression on Hawks

The Hawks were nothing but complimentary when asked about Tom Thibodeau, Julius Randle and the fourth-seeded Knicks

Yankees star's slippage big part of team's offensive woes

Yankees leaddoff hitter DJ LeMahieu's numbers have taken a big drop compared with last season.

Key Nets' player will be back for Game 1

The Nets won't just have the Big 3 back for the playoff, but Joe Harris, too.

COVID thief funds: 8 accused of stealing $2M in coronavirus relief, flaunting cash online

A group of young men is accused of ripping off $2 million in COVID-19 relief funds in Brooklyn and Queens.

Pacers destroy Hornets in play-in tournament

Oshae Brissett scored 23 points to help lift the Indiana Pacers to a 144-117 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday.

PGA Championship the perfect place for star to rise again

The way Jordan Spieth sees it in his mind, which is the only place that matters, he’s doing just fine, thank you.

Fourth GOP rep hit with $5K fine for skirting House metal detectors

Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) is the fifth House member and fourth Republican to incur a $5,000 fine for improperly complying with security screening.

Ax-wielding vandal attacks Minneapolis George Floyd memorial

The man targeted an entrance to George Floyd Square -- an autonomous zone set up at the intersection where Floyd was killed by police in May 2020.

No, the Gaza flare-up didn't kill Trump's wildly successful Abraham Accords

America's foreign-policy establishment and peace-process industry are having a field day: The latest round of fighting between Israel and the terror group Hamas, they insist, has sounded the death knell...

Heartbroken Met opens up after his 'scary' incident

Kevin Pillar walked into the Mets’ clubhouse Tuesday, a day after getting hit in the face with a 94.5 mph fastball, and asked if he was in the lineup.

NYC mayoral hopefuls Yang, Adams file dueling ethics complaints

The Democratic candidates are tussling over public matching funds and "financial irregularities" with primary quickly approaching.

White House privately presses Israel to wind down Gaza bombings: report

The White House reportedly urged Israel to wind down its bombardment of the Gaza Strip amid a death toll that continued to mount as the conflict stretched into its ninth...

'Apartheid Israel' is a toxic lie intended to destroy the Jewish state

The accusation that Israel is an “apartheid state” is a transparent attempt to delegitimize — and isolate and ultimately destroy — the Jewish state by associating it with a racist...

Rookie receiver's 'elite' skillset should have Jets drooling

Jets rookie Elijah Moore shares coach with the Titans’ A.J. Brown and the Seahawks’ DK Metcalf and somehow still stands out from the crowd.

McConnell 'pushing pause button' on Dem push for Jan. 6 Capitol riot commission

Republicans want to block a Democratic push to create a 9/11-style commission on the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol.

Pfizer, Moderna vaccines could protect against India COVID variant: Fauci

A concerning strain of the coronavirus first detected in India will likely be thwarted by the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines in the US, health officials said Tuesday.

To stop the mad violence, NYC needs a mayor who'll do . . . SOMETHING

The city needs a new leader who will tackle the growing anarchy in the streets, and not defund the police.

Lollapalooza will be back at full capacity as Chicago's COVID rates decline

Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago will be returning at full capacity after getting cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trump takes his place in National Portrait Gallery's 'America's Presidents' exhibit

The image of the former president sitting behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office was taken in June 2019.

Kyrie Irving's 'as if it's my last' comment raises eyebrows

Nets star Kyrie Irving is glad to be back in the playoffs and just wants "to enjoy it as if it’s my last.”

Mom strangles daughter, slits own throat in apparent botched suicide pact

Donna Scuderi allegedly killed her daughter and attempted take her own life but survived and woke up two days later at a local hospital in Missouri. 

House passes Asian hate crimes bill, awaits Biden's signature

The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a bill intended to crack down on hate crimes against Asian-Americans. The bill goes to President Biden for his signature. It previously passed...

Village hidden under Italian lake for decades emerges from water

The village of Curon, Italy has been submerged underneath Lake Resia since 1950 — except for its church steeple.

House Republicans defy Pelosi mask rules that go against Biden administration stance

House Republicans showed their uncovered faces in the chamber Tuesday in defiance of rules set out by Speaker Nancy Pelosi despite the recent change in federal guidance for the vaccinated.

MLB superstar out a while in massive injury blow

Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout is expected be sidelined for six to eight weeks because of a strained right calf.

Forbes moves toward unionization as sale talks continue

Forbes Media employees are seeking to unionize at the most inopportune time for the company. The NewsGuild of New York on Tuesday said that "over 80 percent" of Forbes' 105...

PGA Tour star looks to recapture Kiawah Island magic

Rory McIlroy, who won the PGA Championship in 2012 at Kiawah Island, is hoping for more magic at the Ocean Course this week.

Former Newark archbishop accused of sexually abusing 5-year-old girl

The deceased former Newark archbishop Peter Gerety allegedly sexually assaulted a victim, now in their 40s, at the church on multiple occasions in the 1970s.  

Robert Durst murder trial kicks off after year-long COVID delay

The 78-year-old Robert Durst was charged with killing Susan Berman in Los Angeles back in 2000. Durst had also shot and killed Morris Black in 2001 but was acquitted on...

Condé Nast may have a place in the Warner Media/Discovery merger

The billionaire Newhouse family's significant stake in Discovery Inc. has some media watchers speculating that the magazine empire behind Vogue, the New Yorker and Vanity Fair could soon be folded...

Ex-TikTok CEO seen as contender for Discovery-WarnerMedia streaming

As the ink begins to dry on the mega merger between AT&T's WarnerMedia and Discovery, two big questions have surfaced: 1) Who will run their new powerhouse streaming service, and...

At NYC's haughty Le Pavillon, even the Kennedys couldn't call the shots

Before there was La Grenouille, the Four Seasons or Frenchette, there was Le Pavillon. Opened in 1941, the Midtown restaurant brought a new level of French food and sophistication to...

Food fight: Wild video shows savage beatdown at Little Caesars

Brittany Kennedy was caught on camera viciously assaulting Emily Broadwater at a Little Caesar's restaurant in Augusta, Georgia.

The Florida seaside mansion of Lehman Brothers' last CEO sells for $32.5M

The Florida seaside mansion owned by the last CEO of Lehman Brothers Holdings before the 2008 market crash has found a buyer for a whopping $32.5 million.

Bill Gates set to make first appearance since divorce announcement

Bill Gates will return to the spotlight for the first time since his bombshell divorce announcement, when he speaks before the US Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday.

Record-shattering series 'Line of Duty' lands on BritBox

The Season 6 finale of BBC police corruption drama "Line of Duty" snared over 15 million viewers -- the century's most-watched UK drama episode. Season 6 is now available on...

Highest infinity pool in Western Hemisphere unveiled in NYC

Brooklyn's tallest residential tower, Brooklyn Point, just unveiled the highest infinity pool in the Western Hemisphere.

Biden's border mess is so bad he's forced to use funds meant for COVID-19

The White House has been trying to downplay the crisis at the Mexican border, yet the situation is now so bad that Team Biden is actually diverting $2 billion in...

Disturbing footage shows alleged Texas kidnapper take 4-year-old and return later

Newly released home surveillance footage captured the shocking moments that a teen allegedly abducted a 4-year-old from his Texas bedroom -- before the child was found dead in the street.

Naomi Campbell joins the swelling ranks of 'geriatric moms'

Naomi Campbell has joined the ranks of thousands of mature moms in the US — medically defined as “geriatric mothers” — who are parenting infants at the age of 50...

Unearthed internal Microsoft complaints claim women were 'abused and degraded'

Newly-unearthed internal complaints detail how women working at Microsoft said they were "ignored, abused and degraded" -- and even called "p--y" and "c--t" by their male co-workers, according to a...

Jean-Gabriel Pageau's playoff impact a welcome Islanders sight

Jean-Gabriel Pageau has seemingly picked up right where he left off in the 2019-20 bubble playoffs. With a goal and two assists in the Isles’ overtime win over the Penguins...

Rangers meeting with Cup-winning coaching candidate

Chris Drury’s search for the next Rangers coach will include a meeting with Rick Tocchet, The Post has confirmed.

Cuomo cackles as lawmakers go soft — but there's enough for impeachment proceedings now

“What, me worry?” That seems to be the motto Gov. Andrew Cuomo has adopted from Mad Magazine’s Alfred E. Neuman: He not only believes he can ride out his numerous...

Man slashed in back of the head in Union Square subway station

A 45-year-old was slashed in the back of the neck by a man wielding a pocket knife on a subway platform in Manhattan, police said.

Letters to the Editor — May 19, 2021

The Issue: NYC Pride’s decision to ban law-enforcement personnel from participating in its events. It appears that the Heritage of Pride Committee of today bears a frightening resemblance to the...

Podcast: Knicks playoff preview

Who would have thought we would be sitting here in the second half of May talking about the Knicks in the playoffs?

Mets 'legend' nearly fought to play day after bloody beaning

Kevin Pillar walked into the Mets’ clubhouse Tuesday, a day after getting hit in the face with a 94.5 mph fastball, and asked if he was in the lineup.

NY leads on crazy COVID codes and other commentary

Libertarian: NY Leads on Crazy COVID Codes On Sunday mornings, “Jerry Orbach Theater transforms into a church,” allowing the 199-seat off-Broadway venue to fill to 50 percent capacity, writes Reason’s...

De Blasio moves forward with controversial Soho rezoning plan

Term-limited Mayor de Blasio is forging ahead with a controversial rezoning plan for Soho as part of his "racial justice" legacy -- despite an ongoing lawsuit by local opponents.

Cops bust suspect in Bronx park shooting that left teen dead

Luis Cruz, 18, was arrested and charged with murder.

Gov. Cuomo calls out White House, CDC over mask guidance 'confusion': report

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the state had to "scramble" after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a revised mask policy last week.

Hillsong founder Brian Houston had 'concerns' about ex-pastor Carl Lentz

It’s been a tough year for Hillsong megachurch, but its founder believes next time scandal strikes they’ll at least “hopefully” be better prepared.

Asian man attacked in Hell's Kitchen in another possible hate crime

An Asian man was attacked in Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan in a potential hate crime.

This is the artillery being lobbed at Israel by Hamas militants in Gaza

While pale in comparison to Israel's arsenal, Hamas has improved its accuracy with much cheaper, cruder weapons.

Mets trade for former Yankee amid injury crisis

The Mets went the trade route Tuesday to address their desperate need for healthy bodies.

Full fan capacity planned for massive September golf event

The plan for the 2021 Ryder Cup, scheduled for September at Whistling Straits, is to have full spectator capacity.

Andrew Giuliani rips into Cuomo, defund the police in campaign launch video

Andrew Giuliani officially kicked off his Republican campaign for governor by unveiling a video ripping into embattled three-term Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Inside Big Sean's $12M Malibu mansion he shares with his mom

Myra Anderson moved into her son’s Malibu mansion in October 2019 and decided to stay till Thanksgiving — then Christmas — then his March 25, 2020 birthday — then till...

US and China lead globe in single-use plastic waste generation

But it's often smaller companies — restaurants, grocers or salons, for example — who bear the brunt of reform.

NYC mayoral hopeful Eric Adams says too many transit cops are doing desk work

NYC democratic candidate Eric Adams has called for a more efficient use of the city's transit cops in the wake of an increased surge in crime on the subways. 

Blinken: Israel provided US secret justification for flattening AP building in Gaza

The building in Gaza housed both the Associated Press and Aj Jazeera. Secretary of State Tony Blinken said the US got more information through "intelligence channels."

Giants sign running back after lost Jaguars season

The Giants have added to their running backs room once again.

NYC construction industry lost 74K jobs during pandemic

COVID-19 restrictions led to job losses for the city's construction industry, which accounts for 20 percent of the economy. An estimate suggests that sector won't see full job gains until...

Black service members more hesitant to get COVID vaccine, study shows

Service members’ decisions on whether or not to get vaccinated vary significantly between different demographic groupings, according to a new military study. In addition to race, ethnicity, and age, researchers...

Melinda Gates aware of 'some issues' surrounding Bill Gates workplace behavior

Melinda Gates wasn't completely blindsided by her estranged husband's workplace indiscretions, according to reports. 

'This sucker's quick': Video shows Biden floor Ford electric pickup truck

President Joe Biden test drove the Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck during a visit to a Ford facility in Dearborn, Michigan.

Rookie mistake? NYPD commish banking on newbies to stop surge in gun violence

Police Commissioner Dermot Shea thinks the newest batch of NYPD cops will be the "shot in the arm" the department needs to address NYC's surge in shootings and violence in...

1-800-LAWYERS founder's mansion sells for $19M

Bruce Davis, the famous attorney, had owned the five-story tall, West Village townhouse since 1996.

Brothers' beef over laundry allegedly led to execution-style slaying of sister-in-law

Shane Michael Finnell allegedly blasted Alexandra Arb-Bloodgood over dirty clothes. 

The celebrity embarrassment that pushed Ryan Leaf into painkiller addiction

Boxing match boos pushed Ryan Leaf into addiction.

NYC supermarket enters 'hornets nest' in dropping mask mandate

Morton Williams customers are sharply divided over the grocery chain’s decision to no longer require vaccinated shoppers and employees to wear masks.

Even hated Knicks villain declares they 'are back'

The Hall of Famer added that he “absolutely loves” Thibodeau’s coaching style, back to previous stops with the Bulls and Timberwolves.

US approves release of oldest Guantanamo prisoner, lawyer says

A 73-year-old from Pakistan who is the oldest prisoner at the Guantanamo Bay detention center was notified that he has been approved for release after more than 16 years in...

Left-wing groups sue to stop 'sanctuary for the unborn' ordinance

Earlier this month, voters in the city of Lubbock, Texas passed a "sanctuary for the unborn" ordinance that would ban abortions.

GameStop and AMC shorters lost $930 million

Investors are estimated to have lost $930 million on their short positions in meme stocks GameStop and AMC Entertainment over the last five trading days, data from financial analytics firm Ortex...

State Dept. to scrap sanctions on firm behind Russian pipeline to Germany: report

The Biden administration will soon waive sanctions on the Russian-owned corporation behind construction of a controversial natural gas pipeline linking Russia and Germany, according to a new report.

The most important new restaurant in NYC history is Le Pavillon

When it bows on Wednesday at One Vanderbilt, the soaring new skyscraper next to Grand Central Terminal, Daniel Boulud’s Le Pavillon will be tasked with saving Midtown's dining scene.

Harris hosts Hispanic Caucus as House Dems push radical immigration reform

Harris' Monday meeting with 15 Democratic lawmakers came as record illegal immigration surges continue to overwhelm authorities at the southern border.

Pacemakers recalled over risk of electrical short

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall of nearly 62,000 pacemakers that were distributed between April 2015 and February 2019 after it was discovered that moisture could get inside...

Don't expect a lot of offense at Target Field

While the Chicago White Sox lead the majors in runs per game scored on the road with 5.65, they have been hitting much differently against right-handed pitching as opposed to...

Even Tom Thibodeau's biggest ally worries reality is about to catch up with Knicks

The question is whether 41-31 is indicative of how Tom Thibodeau's Knicks fare in their first playoffs series since 2013.

YouTuber shares video of rifle exploding, almost killing him in 'freak accident'

Former Kentucky police officer Scott DeShields Jr. was firing a Serbu RN-50 rifle for a YouTube video when the gun exploded and injured him.

FBI interviews top NY pol in probe of Gov. Cuomo over nursing homes, book deal

Federal investigators interviewed the chairman of the state Senate Health Committee as part of its probe into Gov. Andrew Cuomo's handling of nursing homes amid the coronavirus pandemic -- including...

Tesla self-driving claim in question: California DMV

The state's DMV is reviewing whether or not the electric car company is breaking the law over claiming their vehicles are autonomous.

Kodak says New York AG has threatened to sue over alleged insider trading

The Rochester-based company is expected to face a lawsuit from Attorney General Letitia James, likely over stock purchases made by Kodak CEO Jim Continenza.

Two men slashed in separate NYC subway attacks

Two men were slashed by strangers in separate attacks in subway stations in Manhattan and Brooklyn, cops said Tuesday.

Islanders' power play execution crucial against Penguins

The Islanders squandered their long power play against the Penguins in Game 1. Getting the man advantage in shape going forward will be big.

Gen. Milley says escalation between Israel and Hamas could destabilize region

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said an escalation in fighting could destabilize the region and potentially have "negative consequences" on the Abraham Accord peace deals.

Monet’s gardens reopening, a picture-perfect pandemic tonic

They join French cafés, restaurants, cinemas and museums in being allowed to once again welcome customers and visitors who are eager for life to resume

Anti-violence activist's granddaughter shot in Minneapolis

The granddaughter of a Minneapolis anti-violence advocate is fighting for her life after being shot in the head as she rode in a car, according to a report. K.G. Wilson,...

House Republicans push back on extended COVID regulations at Capitol

Rep. Mark Green is among those pushing back on guidance calling on members to wear masks in certain areas on the Capitol and Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to extend proxy...

Man fatally struck by hit-and-run driver in Rolls Royce in NYC

The victim was struck while crossing a street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn by a black Rolls Royce and later died at a hospital.

Israel may cut power to Gaza, official warns ahead of ‘intensive' tunnel strikes

Israel's Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen said there's been no discussion about a cease-fire.

JPMorgan promotes two female bankers in race to succeed Jamie Dimon

The two women, both 51, will be replacing Gordon Smith, Dimon's longtime right hand, who claims the titles of co-president, chief operating officer, and CEO of consumer and community banking.

India surpasses 25 million total COVID-19 cases

A powerful cyclone also complicated the health crisis in the western states of Gujarat and Maharashtra.

Walmart blows past expectations in first quarter

Walmart raised its full-year earnings forecast on Tuesday and beat estimates for same-store sales as it benefited from additional stimulus checks that put more money in consumers' pockets and boosted...

Rent the Runway partnering with Hampton Jitney for easy summer style

To make your summer style even more effortless, Rent the Runway and the Hampton Jitney are partnering up to take your fashion game to the next level — and make...

Mets' injury madness extends to 2020 first-rounder

Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Mets’ first-round pick in 2020, will undergo surgery on his right shoulder to repair a torn labrum and injured cartilage.

Bill Gates reportedly transfers $850 million in stock to Melinda Gates

The Microsoft co-founder transferred 2.25 million shares of the equipment manufacturer, Deere, to his soon-to-be ex-wife. 

Weight, what? Airlines could start treating passengers like luggage

Airlines could soon require plus-sized passengers to step on the scale — or provide their weight — before boarding the aircraft.

Return to Cincy will bode well for Giants pitcher

Former Red Anthony DeSclafani (3-1, 2.14 ERA) pitches at Cincinnati. He one-hit the Pirates for five frames last out.

AFT's Weingarten says CDC asked union to weigh in on school reopenings

​Randi Weingarten admitted that the Biden administration asked her union for "language" the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention could use in creating guidelines on school reopenings.

'Sad and depressed': Woman killed in NYC drive-by shooting was at vigil for another gun victim

Shalimar Birkett at a memorial for her friend, Miles Bobbsemple, when she was killed. 

Zulily launches major markdowns on Tory Burch handbags and accessories

For a limited time, you can save up to 70% off its best-selling items from the brand.

A challenger appears: Marco Rubio will have competition for his Senate seat in 2022

The Florida Democrat, who represents Orlando, has yet to publicly her candidacy, though a formal announcement is expected in the coming weeks, most likely sometime in June.

Jiggle and a jab? Famed strip club becomes 'pop-up' spot for COVID vaccine

Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club on Dean Martin Drive will be vaccinating residents for three hours on Friday as it becomes one of six official "pop-up" vaccine distribution locations.

How the year 1996 — and Tiger and Venus — changed sports forever

In 1996, sports ruled pop culture, as movies like "Jerry Maguire," "Happy Gilmore" and "Space Jam" — starring the king, Michael Jordan — topped the box office. Legends walked among us:...

CDC director says school mask requirements will continue this year

Students will still be required to wear face masks at school for the remainder of the school year, regardless of vaccinations.

Lakers star takes feud with Kyrie Irving into his closet

Lakers guard Dennis Schroder is purging his closet of Kyrie Irving sneakers.

De Blasio's stimulus spending could leave NYC in budget crunch for years: watchdog

The city's Independent Budget Office projects that more than $4 billion of the city's federal stimulus money is going to programs designed to continue well after the aid dries up.

28-year-old French artisan is using snails to make soap

The former air force computer technician now farms snails in his backyard. 

Energy agency urges end to new fossil fuel investments

The International Energy Agency says immediate action is needed to reshape the world’s energy sector in order to meet ambitious climate goals by 2050.

Biden praises Israel critic Rashida Tlaib as 'fighter' after tense tarmac chat

President Biden on Tuesday praised as a "fighter" Israel critic Rep. Rashida Tlaib — a supporter of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement who once tweeted, “From the river to the sea, Palestine...

Fidelity launching accounts that let teens play stock market

Looking to draw in the next generation of investors, Fidelity Investments is launching a new type of account for teenagers to save, spend and invest their money. The account is...

Iconic 'Heartbreak Kid' and 'Beethoven' actor dead at 86

Veteran actor whose comedic work graced TV, movies and Broadway has died of bone marrow cancer. He was 86.

This Yankee's return isn't going to solve their offensive woes

Odor had been out since May 4, when he suffered a sprained left knee during a play at the plate.

Univision to launch 24/7 news channel to court Hispanic Americans

Univision Communications says advertisers have overlooked Hispanic American audiences for far too long, and it will announce new programming and features on Tuesday to draw more marketers to Univision and...

MTA says de Blasio's 'irresponsible' subway cop math doesn't add up

MTA leaders are calling into question Mayor de Blasio's commitment to put more cops on the subway, accusing de Blasio of misleading them and the public about the NYPD's underground...

New Dutch exhibition takes unflinching look at slavery

The delicacy of one of the first objects in new exhibition at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum belies its brutality.

Say it ain't Cuo: De Blasio can't say whether he'd vote for Republican over gov

Mayor Bill de Blasio took the fifth Tuesday when asked whether he'd choose one of the GOP candidates running for governor over voting to re-electing incumbent Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Strippers are back on the job but COVID rules are hurting their pay

As some of the United States’ estimated 3,821 strip clubs start to open up again, women who work as strippers are confronting a transformed industry.

Julius Randle just had one of the best seasons in Knicks history

It is only when you take a deep dive into the Knicks’ past – and not only the recent past of 20 years or so – when you realize just...

ESPN 'pulling back the curtain' with Derek Jeter documentary

It will be Derek Jeter like nobody has ever seen before — so says ESPN. The network is creating a multi-part documentary called "The Captain" on the Yankees Icon, saying...

Two women killed, five wounded in California party bus shooting

Two women were killed and five others wounded in California this week when a party bus they were reveling in was reportedly ambushed by a drive-by shooter. The gunfire erupted...

Eating junk food for a month took 10 years off my life: doctor

"My libido, piles, heartburn … everything got worse. I was anxious, depressed -- and it was all self-perpetuating," van Tulleken, 42, said. He was constantly nagged by hunger pangs, to...

NFL insider suggests Aaron Rodgers is influenced by Tom Brady's move to the Bucs

One of the last media members to speak with Aaron Rodgers, following the news that he wants out of Green Bay, gave insight into the quarterback's strained relationship with the...

Older millennials are fuming over an 'offensive' new label

An article referring to older millennials as "geriatric" has sparked a backlash among 30-somethings on Twitter, who've deemed the label inaccurate and "ageist."

NYC's top doctor weighs in on still wearing masks indoors

The city's top doctor says he will keep wearing his mask in most indoor public spaces — even after New York adopted new federal guidance saying people who are fully...

Tom Brady unscripted TV series in the works at Fox

In a brief statement, the network hinted that they are working with the 43-year-old, seven-time Super Bowl champion.

De Blasio suggests NYC could administer vaccines in public schools

Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday he would consider administering the coronavirus vaccine to 12 to 15 year-olds in the city's public schools.

Patriots add another QB in case plans implode

It's going to be a crowded quarterback room in New England.

Pro-Palestinian rioters clash with police in Jerusalem's Old City

Pro-Palestinian protesters threw rocks, bottles and fireworks at Israeli border police in Jerusalem's historic Old City on Tuesday, according to reports.

'Love of knowledge': Volunteers toil to populate Arabic Wikipedia

Launched in 2003, Arabic Wikipedia has seen growth accelerate in recent years, with the number of articles more than doubling since 2015.

First look: 'Dear Evan Hansen' movie trailer brings musical new life

Ben Platt will reprise his role as the titular character, a high school loner who has trouble making friends. The movie also stars Amy Adams, Oscar winner Julianne Moore, Kaitlyn...

UF-Obama? Ex-prez says no aliens in a bunker but sightings are real

The former president also said the government doesn't have a stash of alien specimens.

Get vaccine, win Brooklyn Nets tix, says ridiculously dressed De Blasio

Mayor Bill de Blasio became an instant meme Tuesday when he donned a black Brooklyn Nets jersey under his open blue button-down shirt, and never-worn flat-brimmed Nets hat for his...

CDC loses second top official in a week following mask guidance confusion

Anne Schuchat had a decorated three-decade stint at the CDC. On two occasions she served as the CDC's acting director and was the agency's second in command since 2015.

‘The Big Short’ investor discloses $530M bet against Tesla

Michael Burry, who shot to fame for predicting and profiting off of the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis, has revealed a more than half-a-billion-dollar bet against Elon Musk’s Tesla.

How Facebook uses 'fact-checking' to suppress scientific truth

A brand new breed of censors has been stifling scientific debate about masks on social-media platforms.

This pooch gives new meaning to term doggy bag

With her paws to the pavement, a golden retriever named Lily is serving up healthy puppy chow in doggy bags as one of the world’s first waiters of a food...

'Not a dry eye in sight': Couple married 73 years overcomes pandemic separation

“Oh my God!” Margaret said repeatedly as she and her husband, Joe, embraced from their wheelchairs and snuggled their faces into each other’s shoulders.

New footage released in fatal police shooting of Andrew Brown, as DA rules it justified

The fatal police shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. by North Carolina deputies was "justified" because he posed "an immediate threat to others," a local district attorney said Tuesday.

Son of man, 80, hit by stray bullet in Bronx says gun violence is 'out of our control'

The son of an 80-year-old military veteran who was struck by a stray bullet in the Bronx said the violence in their neighborhood feels "out of our control."

Teacher caught on video berating vaccinated student for not wearing mask

A high school teacher was caught on camera berating a vaccinated student for not wearing a face mask.

The Miz became a WWE staple by doing a little bit of everything

From his latest reign as WWE champion to a match of the night against Bad Bunny at Wrestlemania 37, The Miz is just as confident now as he has ever...

Macy's profits rebound thanks to stimulus spending

Macy’s emerged from an unprecedented year with a surprising swing back into the profit column and it boosted its guidance for all of 2021. Sales were fueled by government stimulus...

Colonial Pipeline communication system is down

Two market sources familiar with the system said the company’s so-called nomination system was shut on Tuesday, leaving shippers unable to plan fuel shipments, Reuters reported.

Clueless TikTok dad goes viral guessing NFL team names

This is a social media family worth following.

Tokyo doctors call for cancelation of Olympic Games due to COVID-19

Nearly 6,000 primary care doctors said hospitals have "almost no spare capacity" amid the latest COVID-19 surge. 

Lions coach wants an actual pet lion, admits sad kneecap reality

Lions coach Dan Campbell wants to take his tough-guy mentality – and the team's name – to a new level.

At least something is going right for Clint Frazier: 'Marriage awaits us'

Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier is struggling on the field, but not in his relationship. The 26-year-old and girlfriend Kaylee Gambadoro celebrated their one-year anniversary last week with separate posts on...

More than 15,000 people from Myanmar shelter in Indian border state

With fighting intensifying in northwest Myanmar's Chin State, opposite Mizoram, Rammawi said he expected the numbers seeking refuge in India to increase.

Man who committed suicide in courtroom faced 7 years in prison: report

A North Dakota man who killed himself in a courtroom upon being convicted was facing a minimum of seven years in prison, FBI officials said. Jeffrey Sahl Ferris, who slashed his throat Monday inside the...

Pentagon reportedly running massive secret army around the world

The force is 10 times the size of the covert elements of the CIA, comes with a cost of more than $900 million, and engages about 130 private companies in...

Smells fishy: New owners of Rockaway Beach snack bar claim sabotage

The new operators of a Rockaway Beach snack bar found an unwelcome surprise when they unlocked the property last week and found it vandalized with rotting fish in the walls...

Lonzo Ball gives free agency clue with Knicks potentially looming

Lonzo Ball picked the right time for his most productive season. Now, he gets to decide how he wants to proceed.

Lamborghini to debut first fully-electric car by 2030

Italian supercar maker Lamborghini will give up the roar of a combustion engine for the purr of an electric motor. The Volkswagen-owned luxury brand announced Tuesday that it will transition...

Peace of work: Bill Gates reportedly hoped Epstein would help him win a Nobel Prize

Bill Gates courted Jeffrey Epstein in the twisted belief the well-connected pedophile could help him get a Nobel Peace Prize, a former staffer claimed.

Inside Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis' not-so-average farmhouse estate

How do you play down a 10-foot chandelier? Put a barn around it! Mila and Ashton designed their solar-powered contemporary farmhouse in an earthy style to balance some of their...

Transgender treatment ban fails in Alabama Legislature

The Alabama Senate approved the bill in March, but it did not get a vote in the House.

Brotherly snub: Why Amazon ditched Philly as site for new headquarters

The future CEO of Amazon’s love for the New York Giants may have sunk Philadelphia’s chances of being chosen for the company’s “HQ2,” according to a new book.

Two Thai workers reportedly killed in Hamas attack on Israel

A Hamas mortar attack on Tuesday killed two Thai workers inside a packaging plant in southern Israel and wounded 10 other people, four of them seriously, according to reports.

Pastor claiming to be descendant of Robert E. Lee isn't actually related

The Rev. Robert Lee IV was part of several profile civil rights speeches where he denounced the Confederate.

Pentagon launches program to surveil military personnel's social media

The Pentagon is planning on launching a program that would screen military personnel's social media for "extremist material."

Albert Pujols stokes some more drama before Dodgers debut

The slugging first baseman, who signed with the Dodgers last week, denied the Angels' claims that they released him because he wanted to play every day.

A full guide to understanding the NBA Play-In Tournament

The NBA's Play-In Tournament officially kicks off on Tuesday night, and here's a full guide to understanding how it works. When is the Play-In Tournament? The Play-In Tournament will begin...

The outfield surprise former Cubs star had waiting for him in Wrigley return

That's what friends are for. Cubs star Kris Bryant made former teammate Kyle Schwarber feel right at home when he returned to Wrigley Field on Monday — his first time...

980-foot skyscraper sways in China, prompting panic and evacuations

Authorities remain baffled by the cause of the mishap as there "was no earthquake in Shenzhen" that day, according to a statement by emergency services. Meanwhile, weather reports clocked the...

The full extent of damage to Mets outfielder after bloody scene

Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar suffered multiple nasal fractures after being hit in the face with a fastball Monday night.

Pay what you want for this bundle of fitness and nutrition courses

The 2021 Summer Fitness Bundle includes 14 hours of content covering health and fitness, and you have the opportunity to access it for as little as you want to pay.

California will stay masked for another month

The state will require masks until June 15, to give businesses time to prepare and adjust.

Amazon negotiating deal to buy MGM Studios for $9 billion

Amazon is reportedly several weeks into negotiations on a deal to buy MGM, the Hollywood studio behind the "James Bond" franchise.

Dad busted after 2-year-old son shoots him, wife with gun

A Maine father has been arrested after his 2-year-old son got a hold of his gun and shot it at his sleeping parents -- striking his mom in the leg...

Save over 45% on the top-rated spam blocking app Robokiller

Spam calls are an annoying and unnecessary disruption to your days. If you can avoid it, you’ll be all the better for it. 

Sleeping on Yankees in AL East race is not a smart bet

The Yankees are underrated. I didn’t believe that sentence could ever be written as anything other than absurd, talk-radio-style, rile-the-common-folk-up rhetoric. Yet, here we are.

'Suicide Squad' director getting death threats from superfans

"This morning on IG: 'This is a threat. If you kill (character name redacted) I will hatecrime you.' Every. Single. Day," Gunn posted on Twitter.

McCarthy pushes back on agreement to form Capitol riot commission

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday that he is not supportive of the bipartisan agreement reached to form a "9/11-style" commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Flight diverted after 'substance'-snorting man allegedly freaks out and pretends to stab people

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How Elon Musk impersonators scammed over $2M in crypto

Impersonators of Tesla CEO Elon Musk have stolen at least $2 million in cryptocurrency scams over the past six months, according to federal regulators.

Murdered Texas boy, 4, was randomly targeted in 'evil' act by suspect who stole him while he was asleep

The 4-year-old boy who was kidnapped from a Dallas home and murdered was randomly targeted in an "evil" act, according to a man who lived with the child.

Fantasy football: These WRs could struggle due to NFL schedule

At no point on a football field is a quarterback matched up one-on-one with a specific defender at the snap of the ball. He is facing multiple defensive linemen looking...

Joe Rogan says it's open season on 'straight white men' being silenced

"If you get to the point where you capitulate, where you agree to all these demands, it'll eventually get to — straight white men are not allowed to talk," the...

Israeli cockpit video shows mission being called off after spotting children

The Israel Defense Forces has released cockpit video of a bombing mission it says was called off because children were seen in the target area.

'Can't control God': Venus Williams fumes at umpire

Williams was losing her grip on the match when heavy winds forced her to take her time on serve, resulting in the time violation and a confrontation with the chair...

Woman allegedly crashes children's birthday party, rapes teen

A Florida woman crashed a children’s birthday party and allegedly raped a 17-year-old boy -- in front of another child, authorities said. Jessica Rae Good, 43, was arrested Wednesday after...

Home Depot tops Wall Street expectations, citing ‘unprecedented demand’

The company reported net sales of $37.5 billion -- up a staggering 32.7 percent compared with the same time last year.

Israel, Hamas trade fire in Gaza as Palestinians go on strike

Israeli aircraft carried out a new wave of airstrikes against targets in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday as militants fired rockets at the Jewish state, targeting its northern border.

Pence slams Biden's foreign policy amid Middle East turmoil

Former Vice President Mike Pence is taking President Biden to task over his handling of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, citing his foreign policy "weakness" as the reason for...

What Andrew Giuliani thought of those Chris Farley ‘SNL’ skits that poked fun at him

Andrew Giuliani isn't sore about being the butt of a "Saturday Night Live" joke as a child. In fact, he still finds the classic Chris Farley sketch "hysterical."

Puffer fish snaps a selfie with lucky diver

Fishin' for a selfie? After a fish wearing a gold wedding ring went viral, another sea creature seems to be seeking fame. Watch as a photogenic puffer poses for the...

‘Ali vs. Frazier’: Andrew Giuliani announces bid for governor, likens Cuomo battle to 'Fight of the Century'

"I'm a politician out of the womb. It's in my DNA," Giuliani, 35, told The Post, referring to his childhood as the son of a larger than life Big Apple...

Surfer killed in shark attack at Australian beach

A surfer in Australia was killed in a shark attack on Tuesday morning, authorities said. The man, in his 50s, was attacked while surfing at Tuncurry Beach in New South...

Mets star ready for next step toward return

Noah Syndergaard’s next stop for the Mets is game competition.

Woman fatally shot in Brooklyn drive-by shooting

A 32-year-old woman attending an outdoor gathering in Brooklyn was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting on Monday night, police said.

FAA proposes $52K fine for man who tried to open cockpit door

Federal airline regulators are ramping up enforcement actions amid a recent spate of unruly passengers, including one man who tried to open a cockpit door. 

Major Yankees problem exposed in the worst way

Out of Baltimore, Aaron Boone’s bunch reverted to its standard identity as Major League Baseball’s highest-paid group of banjo hitters.

Club pros deserve their place at PGA Championship

The 20 club pros who qualify into the field every year via the PGA Professional Championship are part of the charm of the PGA Championship

Mets players can see themselves in chilling Kevin Pillar scene

The Mets and the Braves, to a man, saw Kevin Pillar get clocked in the face by a 94.5 mph fastball out of the fingers of Atlanta’s Jacob Webb.