May 24, 2021
No better time for Jacob deGrom's return
May 24, 2021 | 11:37pmThe seas are becoming stormy, and the Mets are in danger of being thrown overboard off Steve Cohen’s first-place boat.
Nets making it very difficult for Celtics stars
May 24, 2021 | 11:33pmCeltics point guard Kemba Walker — Irving’s replacement — is averaging 13 points and has dropped two head-to-head matchups
Georgia county tells residents to stop calling 911 over cicadas
May 24, 2021 | 11:30pmA Georgia county is asking residents to stop calling 911 over the loud-as-a-lawnmower cicadas that have just emerged from a 17-year hibernation.
AOC hints that she may not endorse an NYC mayoral candidate
May 24, 2021 | 11:11pmRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hinted she's not thrilled with the Democratic candidates for mayor and may sit out the race.
Rick Santorum speaks on 'disappointing' CNN firing: 'I have no animus'
May 24, 2021 | 10:53pmThe former Republican senator defended his remarks about Native Americans during an appearance on Fox News.
Missing fisherman found after surviving 17 days in Oregon wilderness
May 24, 2021 | 10:52pmSearch and rescue crews had been looking for Roseburg resident Harry Burleigh since he went missing May 7 after a camping trip in the Twin Lakes area.
Fluky 2OT goal gives Islanders series lead
May 24, 2021 | 10:52pmThere’s a reason why they call it the “pivotal Game 5.” And it was only fitting that one of the tightest series of the first round needed double overtime to...
How a ‘slavery’ uproar at Juilliard School threatens the future of artistic expression
May 24, 2021 | 10:47pmTurn on CNN or open The New York Times, and you may encounter someone explaining how exhausting it is to be a black person.
How Jeffrey Epstein led to fallout at giant buyout firm
May 24, 2021 | 10:39pmJeffrey Epstein was a key reason for tensions at the top of Apollo Global Management that recently spurred the exit of two of its three remaining co-founder.
Friends search for LA woman who went to convention and never returned
May 24, 2021 | 10:37pmLindy Kidd was last seen on April 23 and has medical conditions that require her to take anti-seizure medication daily.
What could ultimately decide Nets' playoff fate
May 24, 2021 | 10:28pmCan the Nets — and their much-maligned defense — can keep grinding their way to the 15 more wins they’ll need for a title?
Steve Cohen asks for help as another Met goes down in loss
May 24, 2021 | 10:24pmThose endless nights of getting stuck on three or four runs now seem like the good old days for the Mets.
AP to revisit social media policies after rookie staffer's firing
May 24, 2021 | 10:23pmThe Associated Press is standing by its dismissal last week of an Arizona-based news associate over pro-Palestinian messages on social media, but has promised employees it will reexamine the company's...
Patios are in full bloom as NYC eateries spend big on outdoor areas
May 24, 2021 | 10:16pmSome of the cities restaurants are using their green thumbs to dress up outdoor areas for diners.
Mayoral hopeful Kathryn Garcia backs lifting city charter school cap
May 24, 2021 | 10:09pmMayoral candidate Kathryn Garcia is in favor of legislators in Albany expanding the amount of charter schools allowed in New York City.
Peloton developing handheld gadget amid treadmill recall
May 24, 2021 | 10:03pmPeloton may be angling to sidestep its woes with a new gadget that has nothing to do with riding on a stationary bike.
AOC says Israel-Hamas cease-fire is 'not enough' during town hall
May 24, 2021 | 9:59pmThe Democratic Socialist decried the violence on both sides, but also chastised Israel for committing human rights violations against Palestinians.
Airplane operated by military contractor crashes near Nevada base
May 24, 2021 | 9:48pmAn airplane operated by a military contractor crashed in a residential area near Nevada’s Nellis Air Force Base on Monday afternoon, authorities said.
Tom Thibodeau needs to be better
May 24, 2021 | 9:36pmA lot of guys need to be better for the Knicks on Wednesday night. Including their great head coach.
NYPD arrests another suspect in beating of Jewish man in Times Square
May 24, 2021 | 9:27pmThe NYPD arrested a second suspect in connection with the violent beatdown of a Jewish man near Times Square last week.
Texas to allow carrying handguns without permit or background check
May 24, 2021 | 9:03pmState lawmakers approved a controversial bill Monday that would lift some of the remaining gun-carry restrictions in the Lone Star state – and Gov. Greg Abbott has said he plans...
'I'll finish what your neighbor started you motherf--ker': Threatening note, mystery powder sent to Rand Paul
May 24, 2021 | 9:00pmA suspicious package that had an unidentified white powder inside was sent to Sen. Rand Paul’s Kentucky home, reports said.
Sportsbooks not giving Jets much love
May 24, 2021 | 8:51pmThe Jets look improved this year after some additions in free agency and the draft and a coaching change. But what does Las Vegas think?
Missing teen said she was held captive, sexually abused by three men
May 24, 2021 | 8:48pmAn 18-year-old Nebraskan woman claims that she went missing after being kidnapped and sexually abused by three men.
A very different Phil Mickelson was needed to defeat Father Time
May 24, 2021 | 8:47pmPhil Mickelson’s victory, his sixth career major championship title and first in eight years, was a flip of the bird(ie) to Father Time.
Matthew Perry slammed for 'bad taste' with COVID merch
May 24, 2021 | 8:43pmThe 51-year-old actor is modeling a black T-shirt emblazoned with the Chandler-emphatic question, "Could I be any more vaccinated?"
Pelosi tried to stop Green New Deal reveal over AOC anxiety, book claims
May 24, 2021 | 8:37pmNancy Pelosi tried to convince Ed Markey to postpone the rollout of the Green New Deal in early 2019 out of fear AOC would use the far-left legislation as a...
Gun-loving suitor admits killing law school grad over rejected proposal
May 24, 2021 | 8:32pmA Pakistani man with an affinity for firearms allegedly confessed to the fatal shooting of a British law school graduate earlier this month, a report said. Zahir Jadoon, 26, a...
'Even crazier' Trae Young hate expected from Knicks fans
May 24, 2021 | 8:24pmThe villain role in New York sports truly gets cemented by repeat performances, so let’s see what Trae Young can do for an encore.
Trio of Mets stars aren't returning anytime soon
May 24, 2021 | 8:24pmIt’s hurry up and wait — until at least late June — for three of the Mets’ integral pieces.
The city is about to deal another blow to already-squeezed NYC landlords
May 24, 2021 | 8:10pmAnother rent freeze could decimate landlords yet again after fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Operator speaks out after stopping train from hitting Asian man shoved onto tracks
May 24, 2021 | 8:10pmTobin Madathil recounted his experience saving a man from getting hit by the train after he was shoved onto the tracks.
Yankees' center field conundrum has few appealing options: Sherman
May 24, 2021 | 8:08pmThe Yankees began the season with their center field depth as a strength. Things have very quickly changed.
More than 500 ex-Biden staffers urge president to condemn Israel
May 24, 2021 | 8:05pmMore than 500 Democratic staffers and former members of President Biden's campaign team have signed an open letter calling on the president to "unequivocally condemn" Israel.
Next NYC Democratic mayoral debate to be in-person
May 24, 2021 | 8:04pmThe leading Democratic contenders to replace Mayor Bill de Blasio will finally share a stage together for their second televised primary debate next week, officials announced late Monday.
Convenience store owner finds trashed $1M lottery ticket, gives it back to customer
May 24, 2021 | 7:55pmLea Rose Fiega bought a winning $1 million lottery ticket at a convenience store in Massachusetts and accidentally threw it away.
State Department official admits 'no guarantees' US aid won't go to Hamas
May 24, 2021 | 7:50pmA senior State Department official didn't rule out the possibility aid from the United States intended to help Palestinians may end up in the hands of Hamas.
Nets veteran left with little to do but watch Big 3 in playoff win
May 24, 2021 | 7:42pmStanding around and watching the Nets’ Big 3 of Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving in action can be mesmerizing, even for those accustomed to tantalizing exploits.
Russian prosecutor seeks to ban Dolce & Gabbana same-sex kiss ads
May 24, 2021 | 7:39pmA Russian prosecutor has called for Dolce & Gabbana Instagram advertisements showing same-sex couples kissing to be banned in the country.
Biden needs to make Belarus pay for terror in the air
May 24, 2021 | 7:28pmThe Biden administration should respond like much of Europe has to Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko.
Biden hosts Alaska GOP ahead of soft Memorial Day infrastructure deadline
May 24, 2021 | 7:26pmPresident Joe Biden is meeting with Alaska lawmakers Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Rep. Don Young to discuss the proposed infrastructure bill.
Durst jurors hear testimony about his 'homicidal side'
May 24, 2021 | 7:19pmJurors in Robert Durst's murder trial listened to testimony from a former professor of his missing wife Kathie Durst.
New York lifts mask mandate for kids 2 to 5 in child care
May 24, 2021 | 7:09pmKids ages 2 to 5 in New York are no longer required to wear masks in child care, the state said Monday — reversing an edict it put into place...
How 'Hill Street Blues' made us care about the police
May 24, 2021 | 7:08pmBy the end of its first season in May 1981, "Hill Street Blues" was already a television classic — renowned for breaking barriers and forging a new path in police...
Randi Weingarten keeps digging a deeper hole
May 24, 2021 | 7:06pm"Teachers are tired; they are exhausted. We have to find a way to repair and nourish them as well as families in terms of attracting and retaining our teaching force,"...
Islanders getting boost from their shot-happy defense
May 24, 2021 | 7:02pmIslanders defensemen have accounted for roughly 30 percent of the team’s shots through the first four games against the Penguins.
Giants reshuffle front office
May 24, 2021 | 7:01pmThe Giants have undergone a reshuffling of their pro personnel department.
Why older athletes like Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady are still winning
May 24, 2021 | 7:01pmThese athletes are beating their competitors — and Father Time. On Sunday, PGA Tournament champion Phil Mickelson became, at 50 years old, the oldest golfer to win a major. Tom...
Park ranger discovers 400-lb. ‘monster salmon,’ more in prehistoric fossil trove
May 24, 2021 | 7:00pmThis Californian went for a stroll and happened upon ancient history — namely a petrified forest containing one of the most significant fossil hauls in the state's history.
Y not? De Blasio says he won't return to Park Slope gym while mayor
May 24, 2021 | 6:45pmMayor Bill de Blasio said he won't return to his much-maligned two-borough trips for light workouts at his preferred Brooklyn YMCA for the remaining seven months of his tenure.
Andrew Yang causes frenzy with his pick for top subway station
May 24, 2021 | 6:43pmMayoral candidate Andrew Yang ignited yet another social media frenzy when an interview about his favorite subway stop went viral.
Knicks starter's status uncertain in potential blow
May 24, 2021 | 6:34pmNerlens Noel limped off with 6 minutes, 43 seconds left Sunday after committing a foul on Young.
Crime, no punishment: Arrests down as violence surges in NYC, disturbing data shows
May 24, 2021 | 6:33pmDespite a surge in violent crime, arrests were actually down across the city according to NYPD data.
Ziwe on her Showtime series and provocative interviews
May 24, 2021 | 6:28pmThe comedian's new cable series provides viewers with everything that helped Ziwe rise to fame in the summer of 2020.
Yankees' shortstop suddenly a monster
May 24, 2021 | 6:20pmYankees shortstop Gleyber Torres has been exceptional as of late.
Jen Psaki: US has 'gun problem,' not crime problem
May 24, 2021 | 6:19pmWhite House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters Monday that the spate of shootings over the weekend is "a gun problem."
A spate of shootings underscores Albany's sad decline into mayhem
May 24, 2021 | 6:13pmFirst and Quail streets was a hardscrabble intersection even when Albany had a future, but it was never worth your life to pass through it. Today it is, which could...
Biden reportedly swaps Diet Coke for orange Gatorade as Oval Office beverage of choice
May 24, 2021 | 6:12pmPresident Biden starts his day lifting weights before sipping orange Gatorade in the Oval Office — bumping Diet Coke as the presidential beverage of choice, according to a new report.
Knicks star vows to be 'better' after playoff debacle
May 24, 2021 | 6:11pmJulius Randle “woke up happy” Monday, optimistic that his second career NBA playoff game will be better than his first.
78% of New Yorkers want to keep 'cocktails to go,' poll says
May 24, 2021 | 6:07pmA survey found that a substantial majority of New Yorkers would like the COVID-19 pandemic law on to-go alcoholic beverages to remain in place.
Parolee who dragged NYPD cop held on bail in new reckless driving bust
May 24, 2021 | 6:07pmA reputed gang member who allegedly left a trail of destruction through Brooklyn in a stolen car over the weekend -- while out on parole for paralyzing an NYPD cop...
17,000 tweet 'Hitler was right,' and Big Tech barely reacts
May 24, 2021 | 5:57pmYesterday afternoon, the phrase #FireMeghanMcCain was trending on Twitter. What terrible, awful thing had she said to warrant trending on Twitter? The co-host of "The View" had done something few...
After yet more bloodletting, New York faces a stark choice in mayoral race
May 24, 2021 | 5:53pmNew Yorkers should desire a mayor who will crack down on all the violence plaguing the city, not one who will defund police.
Tristan Thompson: Celtics 'don't give a s--t' about Nets' swagger
May 24, 2021 | 5:51pmA few days after the Celtics' Game 1 loss to the Nets, Tristan Thompson finally came up with a resounding rejection.
Letters to the Editor — May 25, 2021
May 24, 2021 | 5:43pmThe Issue: A Brooklyn principal who sent an e-mail asking teachers and parents to support Palestinians. Where does MS 136 Principal Amanda Bueno come off urging parents and staff to...
Russia, China to expand Middle East influence as US withdraws troops
May 24, 2021 | 5:38pmRussia and China will likely work to expand their influence in the Middle East as the US withdraws its troops from the region, the head of US Central Command warns....
Podcast: Ex-Mets pitcher talks retirement
May 24, 2021 | 5:34pmYou might not be able to name much of the Mets lineup, and many of the players may not be on most other major league rosters, yet here this team...
How NYC's Catholic schools kept their doors open against all pandemic odds
May 24, 2021 | 5:33pmWhen moms and dads drop off their children at a school, they do so on the basis of an underlying promise from educators: Your children are safe with us. Catholic...
Randi Weingarten isn't fooling parents and other commentary
May 24, 2021 | 5:24pmLibertarian: Weingarten Isn’t Fooling Parents American Federation of Teachers boss Randi Weingarten is on a “campaign to falsely rebrand herself as a champion of school reopening,” scoffs Reason’s Matt Welch....
Tiger seen roaming streets of Houston has a new home
May 24, 2021 | 5:13pmIndia the tiger has a new home in Texas after getting loose in Houston and prompting a weeklong search for the big cat.
DeSantis signs bill to allow individuals to sue Big Tech over censorship
May 24, 2021 | 5:12pmThe bill takes aim at social media titans like Facebook, Twitter and Youtube, amid accusations of unfair treatment of conservative views.
Mexicans put noose around mayoral candidate’s neck over failed promises
May 24, 2021 | 5:01pmFormer Chiapias politician Juan Camacho Velasco was ambushed in the town of Los Llanos by angry residents.
Infamous bitcoin pizza guy who squandered $365M haul has no regrets
May 24, 2021 | 4:58pmIn honor of the two men who blew their crypto fortunes, Bitcoin Pizza Day comes around once per year to remind us all that a Bitcoin saved is tens of...
Elizabeth Holmes' taste for travel, celebrity admissible evidence in Theranos trial
May 24, 2021 | 4:55pmThe former CEO is accused of making misleading claims about her company's technology.
New York State Police to increase patrols in Jewish communities
May 24, 2021 | 4:51pmTroopers will also work with communities to help with any security concerns in New York City and Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Ellen DeGeneres buys back $14.3M ranch after bombshell announcement
May 24, 2021 | 4:45pmOn the heels of her announcement that she would be ending her daytime talk show after almost 20 years, the longtime host took to buying back her Montecito ranch for...
Tom Thibodeau may have finally given up on crumbling guard
May 24, 2021 | 4:44pmPayton hit an even lower rock bottom vs. the Hawks in Game 1 of their playoff series on Sunday.
Giants, Jets will have full fan capacity at MetLife Stadium for 2021 season
May 24, 2021 | 4:42pmThere won't be any limitations when Giants and Jets fans return to MetLife Stadium for the 2021 NFL season, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday.
On a mission to heal after exposing her dad to deadly virus
May 24, 2021 | 4:35pmIn March 2020, just as the pandemic bloomed in the United States, Pepe traveled from Boston to Florida for her mother’s 80th birthday.
Dominican League player attacks umpire with bat, helmet in crazy scene
May 24, 2021 | 4:35pmVideo shows Liga Campesina de San José de Ocoa batter Elvis LeBron hitting an ump his bat, then throwing his helmet at him after being ejected.
'Blank check' Bill: Experts slam de Blasio's handling of $3B in fed education funds
May 24, 2021 | 4:31pmMayor de Blasio is treating $3 billion in federal stimulus money for schools like a “blank check,” according to budget experts.
These US states have vaccinated the most adults against COVID-19
May 24, 2021 | 4:20pmNine states in the country — including nearby Connecticut and New Jersey — have given at least one COVID-19 dose to 70 percent or more of adults.
Injury-ravaged Mets thrusting veteran into position he's never played
May 24, 2021 | 4:18pmThe unbelievable number of Mets injuries is forcing a veteran into an unfamiliar spot.
Kill Bill: De Blasio’s endorsement in mayoral race would be poison for candidates, poll says
May 24, 2021 | 4:18pmNo thank you Mr. Mayor. The new poll shows Democratic candidates for NYC's next mayor are way better off without de Blasio's thumbs up.
Shocking video shows Maserati driver open fire on car that may have cut him off
May 24, 2021 | 4:11pmThe gunman got out of his Maserati car in Washington D.C. and opened fire on another driver.
Biden, Harris finally speak out to denounce anti-Semistim
May 24, 2021 | 4:06pmPresident Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have issued statements condemning recent acts of anti-semitism amid conflicts between Israel and Palestine.
Super hero: Disneyland to debut $100 sandwich at Avengers theme park
May 24, 2021 | 4:06pmThe wallet-walloping nosh includes salami, rosemary ham, provolone, sun-dried tomato spread on toasted focaccia with marinara dipping sauce and arugula salad on the side.
Eric Adams, Andrew Yang snag more endorsements as mayoral primary nears
May 24, 2021 | 3:58pmMayoral candidate Eric Adams was able to secure the backing of civil rights leader Norman Siegel and Andrew Yang got endorsed by New York State Sen. John Liu.
Amazon close to deal to buy Hollywood studio MGM: report
May 24, 2021 | 3:56pmThe online retailer is reportedly sizing up one of Hollywood's most prestigious film studios and iconic brands.
NBA star 'incensed' with own team after surprising playoff scratch
May 24, 2021 | 3:55pmThe top-seeded Jazz dropped their playoff opener at home, and that wasn't even the biggest news to come out of Sunday night. Their star guard, Donovan Mitchell, was surprisingly held...
NYC principal apologizes for anti-Israel email to staff after blowback
May 24, 2021 | 3:51pmMS 136 Principal Amanda Bueno has apologized for telling the staff at her Brooklyn middle school to side against Israel in the recent conflict in the Middle East.
MSG vs. Barclays Center: Which celebrities choose Knicks over Nets?
May 24, 2021 | 3:48pmAs live events begin returning to New York City, celebrity sightings are on the rise at its biggest venues.
WNBA star rips opposing coach for '300 pounds' comment
May 24, 2021 | 3:48pmThe Aces center fired back at Connecticut Sun head coach Curt Miller, who was suspended and fined for making comments about her weight.
Suspect identified after exchanging gunfire with NYPD in Bronx stickup
May 24, 2021 | 3:40pmThe suspect allegedly pulled a gun at a cell phone store in the Bronx and menaced employees before exchanging gunfire with police officers.
Megadeth fires co-founder David Ellefson after sexual misconduct claims
May 24, 2021 | 3:37pmAllegations that Ellefson, 56, had groomed an underage girl recently began circulating in the form of explicit screenshots and videos of the pair’s interactions.
Yankees still have rotation questions despite run of dominance
May 24, 2021 | 3:36pmAfter some shaky early results, the returns have been good from Corey Kluber and Domingo German. Less so from Jameson Taillon.
Woman poured drink on Casey Anthony at Florida bar during spat over ex: report
May 24, 2021 | 3:35pmCasey Anthony says a woman doused her with a drink at a bar in Florida over the weekend -- amid a spat over a man, according to a police report....
Growing mystery of suspected energy attacks on US personnel draws concern
May 24, 2021 | 3:34pmThe problem has been labeled the “Havana Syndrome,” because the first cases affected personnel in 2016 at the U.S. Embassy in Cuba.
Julio Jones trade scenarios: Where could the star WR land?
May 24, 2021 | 3:32pmFalcons wide receiver Julio Jones shocked the NFL world on Monday morning when he admitted to Shannon Sharpe on "Undisputed" that he is "out" of Atlanta. The seven-time Pro Bowler...
21-year-old college soccer player drowns in lake tragedy
May 24, 2021 | 3:23pmAlly Sidloski was last seen hanging from the platform of a boat on William Harsha Lake when she vanished into the water, witnesses said, according to the Ohio Department of...
Harris criticized for wiping hand after hand shake
May 24, 2021 | 3:22pmThe vice president met South Korea's leader to discuss North Korea, as well as immigration.
Mississippi’s last abortion clinic at center of US debate
May 24, 2021 | 3:13pmThe bright pink building in an eclectic neighborhood of Mississippi’s capital goes by different names.
Pope to Vatican’s own media workers: Who reads your news?
May 24, 2021 | 3:11pmROME — Pope Francis challenged the Vatican’s own media employees Monday to essentially justify their continued work, asking them how many people actually consume their news in a critique of...
Bet on Brewers pitcher lifting them to victory
May 24, 2021 | 3:00pmThe Milwaukee Brewers has brewed some good homegrown starting pitching in recent years.
Ted Cruz introducing resolution supporting Israeli arms sale
May 24, 2021 | 2:57pmSen. Ted Cruz will introduce a resolution this week supporting the US sale of $735 million in weapons to Israel, amid Democratic efforts to block the transaction.
Lemonade app sweetens insurance for homeowners, renters
May 24, 2021 | 2:57pmMany renters and homeowners are turning to Lemonade, an app-based insurance provider with affordable monthly premiums and claim payouts that take only three minutes.
US has 'no means' to confirm if Wuhan lab workers got sick prior to COVID outbreak, Psaki says
May 24, 2021 | 2:51pmJen Psaki was responding to an article in the Wall Street Journal that said three employees at the Wuhan Institute of Virology fell so ill that they were hospitalized in...
India virus death toll passes 300K — third-highest in world
May 24, 2021 | 2:33pmIndia’s death toll is the third-highest reported in the world after the U.S. and Brazil.
Timothée Chalamet to star in Willy Wonka prequel film
May 24, 2021 | 2:30pmThe Warner Bros. flick takes us back to Willy Wonka's early days, showing the confectioner as a young man who had not yet introduced the world to outrageous candies.
Japan opens mass vaccine centers 2 months before Olympics
May 24, 2021 | 2:29pmTOKYO — Japan mobilized military doctors and nurses to give shots to elderly people in Tokyo and Osaka on Monday as the government desperately tries to accelerate its vaccination rollout...
This is the Yankees team we've been waiting for
May 24, 2021 | 2:27pmThe Yankees are in cruise control now. Their starting pitching has been dazzling. The bats are doing just enough. A sweep over the first place White Sox and a six-game...
Rangers need to consider trade for nasty center
May 24, 2021 | 2:25pmThe man sure has some value in the middle beyond — or that mitigates — his recklessness.
Uber launches program offering $25 discount on rides to vax sites
May 24, 2021 | 2:23pmUber Technologies on Monday launched its COVID-19 vaccine rides program in partnership with the White House, offering all Americans an up to $25 discount for each of their trips to and...
BBC investigating reporter who once tweeted 'Hitler was right'
May 24, 2021 | 2:22pmDigital journalist Tala Halawa is a Palestine Specialist for the Corporation’s BBC Monitoring service and has reported on the recent deadly hostilities between Israel and Hamas.
Tennessee moves to the forefront with anti-transgender laws
May 24, 2021 | 2:20pmTennessee’s emergence as an anti-LGBTQ leader grows out of a rightward political shift in a state Republicans already firmly controlled.
Heavy metal band rocks France's presidential palace after comedians win bet with Macron
May 24, 2021 | 2:15pmPARIS, May 23 - Millions of people tuned in on Sunday to watch France's Emmanuel Macron at a private heavy metal gig in the gardens of his Elysee presidential palace, part of a YouTube video by...
Dad of slain 4-year-old says he 'paid painful price' for leaving son with ex
May 24, 2021 | 2:11pmTrevor Gernon, the father of Cash Gernon -- the 4-year-old boy who was kidnapped and killed in Texas -- said he'll never forgive himself for leaving his son behind with...
Cuomo claims he also gets advice from 'journalists' he's not related to
May 24, 2021 | 2:02pmAndrew Cuomo confirmed that his younger brother, Chris, joined a series of conference calls to help the Democratic governor plan his response to the sexual harassment scandal that's plaguing him.
Back the Phillies in this rematch of starting pitchers
May 24, 2021 | 2:00pmPhillies vs. Marlins prediction: Back Zach Eflin in Miami rematch
Pompeo 'convinced' COVID began in Wuhan lab — and China covered it up
May 24, 2021 | 1:53pmMike Pompeo made the pointed comments after a report that three workers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology were hospitalized in November 2019 with symptoms consistent with COVID-19.
Bitcoin over bonds: Billionaire Ray Dalio reveals he owns crypto
May 24, 2021 | 1:43pmBillionaire investor Ray Dalio revealed Monday that he has some skin in the game on bitcoin -- and said he'd rather invest in cryptocurrencies than buy bonds.
Aaron Rodgers skips Packers workout for Hawaiian vacation
May 24, 2021 | 1:42pmAaron Rodgers' Packers boycott is official. The quarterback, who's made it known that he wants out of Green Bay, was a no-show at voluntary OTAs on Monday, according to ESPN.com....
Shaq, Charles Barkley troll each other for sleeping on the job
May 24, 2021 | 1:32pmBoth TNT hosts surprised one another on-air Sunday with behind-the-scenes videos of the mid-broadcast naps.
Distraught mom slams 'nightmare' TikTok trend that almost killed son
May 24, 2021 | 1:30pmThe mom suspects her son was trying a TikTok challenge in which kids feign having a pierced tongue by placing magnets on the tops and bottoms of their tongues.
NJ man savagely killed outside famed 'Sopranos' strip club
May 24, 2021 | 1:28pmMarko Guberovic, 38, died at around 3:40 a.m. Saturday after getting into a fight with at least three men outside Satin Dolls -- the jiggle joint depicted in the hit...
Shot at a prize: De Blasio, Cuomo announce more rewards to boost vaccinations
May 24, 2021 | 1:25pmMayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo touted new prizes to incentivize New Yorkers to get COVID-19 vaccines -- as the governor warned of a statewide inoculation rate drop.
Peloton to build first US factory
May 24, 2021 | 1:22pmHome fitness equipment maker Peloton Interactive said on Monday it would build its first factory in Ohio and start production in 2023. Peloton said it would commit about $400 million to the facility....
Russia fine with Belarus plane 'hijacking' to arrest journalist
May 24, 2021 | 1:13pmBelarus faced growing international outrage and threats of sanctions over the "hijacking" of a passenger jet to arrest Raman Pratasevich -- a move that only Russia defended as "absolutely reasonable."
At least six people, including two teens, shot in NYC overnight
May 24, 2021 | 1:05pmAt least six people — including two teens — were shot in separate incidents across the Big Apple overnight, cops said.
White House: No plans for Harris to visit border despite disturbing illegal immigrant video
May 24, 2021 | 12:55pmA video taken by a drone, showed one agent in a pickup truck trying to capture more than a dozen migrants running on foot along a dirt road as another...
Cute bear cub scared off by family dog
May 24, 2021 | 12:45pmCuriosity killed the cat — and it got the best of these bears. Watch as a trio of mischievous baby black bears in Vernon Township, New Jersey, were chased off...
Tony La Russa is making mistakes on the field too
May 24, 2021 | 12:44pmTony La Russa took major heat last week for criticizing his player, Yermin Mercedes, for hitting a home run on a 3-0 pitch while his team was up big –...
Queens man stabs driver over wife insult during parking spot spat
May 24, 2021 | 12:41pmA Queens man allegedly hit the roof when a driver tried to park in his spot and then insulted his wife — prompting him to stab the motorist multiple times...
Child rapist released five years into 15-year sentence
May 24, 2021 | 12:36pmMack Charles Andrews Jr., former pastor of United Pentecostal Church in Thomasville, was sentenced in 2015 to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple counts of rape.
Man arrested in connection with deadly mass shooting at NJ party
May 24, 2021 | 12:35pmA 36-year-old man has been arrested in the New Jersey birthday party mass shooting that left two people dead and a dozen more injured, prosecutors said Monday.
NFL star says he's 'out of' Atlanta in stunning TV moment
May 24, 2021 | 12:30pmFor once, the takes weren't flying on "Undisputed." Instead, some actual news was involved in the show starring Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless. Sharpe called up Falcons star wide receiver...
Missing man found dead inside dinosaur statue in Spain
May 24, 2021 | 12:27pmPolice were alerted after residents in the Santa Coloma de Gramenet neighborhood saw what looked like a human leg through a crack in the sculpture, while also noticing a foul...
US stocks jump after two weeks of losses as bitcoin also rebounds
May 24, 2021 | 12:24pmStocks are broadly higher in morning trading on Wall Street Monday as investors regained an appetite for risk after the market notched two straight weeks of losses. The S&P 500...
Obama called 'parasite' on Democratic Party in new election book
May 24, 2021 | 12:20pmIn a new book, author Edward-Isaac Dovere writes that aides to former president Barack Obama believe he abandoned Democrats after winning the White House in 2008.
Former college hoops star arrested in connection to fatal shooting
May 24, 2021 | 12:19pmDETROIT — A former Michigan State University basketball star was arrested Monday in the fatal shooting of a 66-year-old man in Detroit, police said. Keith Appling, 29, was arrested in...
Controversial ESPN host's solution for sports gambling losses: 'Wife called me an idiot'
May 24, 2021 | 12:14pmDan Dakich lost money betting on the NCAA Tournament. He didn't try to gamble his way back to even, though.
Feds crack down on websites pretending to sell COVID vaccines
May 24, 2021 | 12:08pmScammers are falsely claiming to sell COVID-19 vaccines online — and the feds are fighting back.
Sneaky! Converse accused of stealing rejected intern's shoe designs
May 24, 2021 | 12:07pm"I don't think it's a coincidence"— Florida designer has claimed Converse stole her sneaker design after noticing their new line bore an uncanny resemblance to prototypes she submitted on a...
Suspect arrested after 2 killed, 8 injured in Minneapolis mass shooting
May 24, 2021 | 11:57amJowan Contrail Carroll, 24, was arrested in Bloomington Saturday afternoon on probable cause of murder in the shooting near Monarch nightclub, Minneapolis police spokesman John Elder said.
'Eternals' trailer: Watch the star-studded Marvel sneak peek
May 24, 2021 | 11:56amSome shots in the trailer are dead ringers for moments in Chloé Zhao's "Nomadland," like when what appear to be shrouded ancient earthlings look off into the horizon.
Colbert's 'Late Show' returning to full capacity with vaxxed audience
May 24, 2021 | 11:56amAll guests on the show will need to present proof that they’ve received the COVID-19 vaccine. The show’s staff and crew members will still be tested for the virus regularly...
Supreme Court rejects inmate's firing squad execution bid
May 24, 2021 | 11:51amThe Supreme Court rejected a bid Monday by an ill death-row inmate to be executed by firing squad out of fear a lethal injection may cause excruciating pain.
United offering free flights for a year to promote COVID vaccinations
May 24, 2021 | 11:42amUnited Airlines announced Monday that it’s giving vaccinated customers the chance to win a year of free flights in an effort to promote COVID-19 vaccines.
Pandemic has fueled eating disorder surge in teens, adults
May 24, 2021 | 11:37amThe pandemic created treacherous conditions for eating disorders, leading to a surge of new cases and relapses that is not abating as restrictions are loosened and COVID-19 cases subside in...
Congo volcano leaves death and smoking wreckage
May 24, 2021 | 11:30amFifteen were killed, including nine in a traffic accident as residents fled.
Cheney supports stricter voting laws, sees no link to Trump
May 24, 2021 | 11:22amLiz Cheney -- the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney — was removed earlier this month from her job as House GOP Conference chair for her continued focus on...
'No way' Lakers can win if star is this bad
May 24, 2021 | 11:16amThe Lakers have an uphill climb to advance past the first round and Anthony Davis believes he is the reason they find themselves in an early hole. He wasn't nearly...
De Blasio to kneel in honor of George Floyd anniversary
May 24, 2021 | 11:14amMayor Bill de Blasio will join faith leaders in Harlem to kneel in tribute to George Floyd on the one-year anniversary of his death on Tuesday.
NBA star's awkward flop was terrible for so many reasons
May 24, 2021 | 11:08amRudy Gobert's flopping technique needs some work. The Jazz center — who fouled out in the fourth quarter of a 112-109 Game 1 loss to the Grizzlies — delivered a...
Make fried-food healthy with this Cuisinart Air Fryer that's 39% off
May 24, 2021 | 11:02amYou never would’ve thought the words “healthy” and “fried” would fit well in the same sentence, but here we are. Yes, you can eat fried foods without the guilt if you have...
No-maste! Alabama lifts ban on yoga in schools — but left one aspect outlawed
May 24, 2021 | 11:00amAlabama banned teaching yoga at public schools in December 1993 because state lawmakers deemed it a "Hindu philosophy and method of religious training."
Apple co-founder sued for allegedly stealing business idea
May 24, 2021 | 10:59amConnecticut business professor Ralph Reilly claims in the suit that he and Steve Wozniak made a handshake agreement in 2011 to establish a tech university, Insider reported.
Mets pitcher calls out fans on Twitter for 'harassing' his wife
May 24, 2021 | 10:54amJordan Yamamoto called out Mets fans on Twitter for harassing his wife, Madison, after his shoddy outing on Sunday. The right-hander allowed five runs in four innings in a series-closing...
Larry Fine's LA 'Stooges' mansion sells for $4.75M to modern-day comedian
May 24, 2021 | 10:42am“Dead to Me” writer Liz Feldman and her wife, singer-songwriter Rachael Cantu spent $4.75 million on a 1925 Spanish Mediterranean architectural gem that once belonged to Larry of Larry, Curly...
Chinese ultramarathon survivor rescued by herdsman, sheltered in cave
May 24, 2021 | 10:41amOf the 172 participants that set out in the 62-mile race on Saturday morning, 151 survived.
Let your eyes rest and recover with 40% off the Oculax eye massager
May 24, 2021 | 10:41amThe Oculax Smart Bluetooth Eye Massager can help your tired, strained eyes. Using air compression therapy, the massager gently helps your eyes with acupressure and vibration to help penetrate deep...
Pro-Palestine activists sink Facebook app store ratings
May 24, 2021 | 10:29amPro-Palestinian activists claim that Facebook is censoring their posts — and are sinking the social network’s app store ratings by leaving one-star reviews en masse. The campaign, first reported by...
Asian man pushed onto Queens subway tracks
May 24, 2021 | 10:22amAn Asian man was pushed onto the subway tracks in front of an oncoming train in Queens Monday morning, according to cops and police sources.
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi makes first in-person court appearance
May 24, 2021 | 10:20amBANGKOK — Myanmar’s ousted leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, appeared in court in person Monday for the first time since the military arrested her when it seized power on Feb....
Release the Snyder smut! 'Justice League' director wants to make religious porn flick
May 24, 2021 | 10:14am"Army of the Dead" and "Justie League" director Snyder has revealed that he'd like to direct a religious film as well as pornography -- or, perhaps, both at once.
Two men stab each other in subway station scuffle amid surge in violence
May 24, 2021 | 10:11amThe two men were fighting on the northbound D train platform at 7th Avenue and West 53rd Street around 1:30 a.m., when the older man stabbed his rival in the...
Eureka! Wild crash that catapulted car into home somehow has a happy ending
May 24, 2021 | 10:08amA crashed car catapulted through the air into a house in Eureka, Missouri, just feet from where the owners were sleeping -- and everyone walked away unharmed.
Boy, 5, is sole survivor of horrific cable car crash in Italy
May 24, 2021 | 10:05amA 5-year-old Israeli boy is the sole survivor of a horrific cable car crash in Italy that killed 14 passengers, including his parents and younger brother, officials said Monday.
World’s largest iceberg breaks off Antarctic shelf
May 24, 2021 | 10:01amA-76, named for the quadrant in which it was first located -- was first seen by researchers at the British Antarctic Survey using ESA's Sentinel 1A satellite.
Trae Young kept trolling Knicks fans well after playoff heroics
May 24, 2021 | 9:53amTrae Young is embracing his role as the Garden's newest villain. The Hawks point guard trolled heckling New York fans after his game-winning floater secured the Hawks' 107-105 win over...
Congress to hold hearing on SPACs as scrutiny builds over liability protections
May 24, 2021 | 9:46amFederal lawmakers are ramping up scrutiny of special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, with a hearing set for Monday as they consider legislation aimed at curbing liability protections for the industry....
US condemns Belarus over opposition journalist's arrest after forced landing
May 24, 2021 | 9:41amUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the "shocking act" was "perpetrated by" the Lukashenko regime, while adding that it "endangered the lives of more than 120 passengers, including...
Millie Bobby Brown debuts new positivity-focused eye makeup
May 24, 2021 | 9:38amThe 17-year-old "Stranger Things" star wants to make teens feel their most confident and able to express that through color and shine with her florence by mills makeup line.
Tiger Woods 'inspired' by Phil Mickelson's historic win
May 24, 2021 | 9:33amPhil Mickelson is an inspiration to everyone – including Tiger Woods. Woods tweeted after Mickelson became the oldest major winner in the history of golf Sunday, winning the PGA Championship...
How a 'half lit' Phil Mickelson celebrated making golf history
May 24, 2021 | 9:30amPhil Mickelson celebrated his PGA Championship by interacting with fans and competitors while flying home to be with his family. The 50-year-old Mickelson captured the PGA Championship with a two-shot...
Cox media family wins Chris Burch's Hamptons estate in bidding war
May 24, 2021 | 9:25amThe Cox family, of the privately held media and automotive conglomerate Cox Enterprises — estimated to be worth more than $34.5 billion, according to Forbes — is the secret owner...
Holocaust survivor assailed with anti-Semitic hate on TikTok
May 24, 2021 | 9:24amLily Ebert, a 97-year-old Holocaust survivor was overwhelmed with anti-Semitic hate on social media amid the Israel-Palestine conflict, including posts that praised Hitler, her family said.
Shutterstock founder selling $52 million picture-perfect home
May 24, 2021 | 9:19amThis modern Hamptons home is now one of the East End’s priciest listings.
Daughter of Duke tobacco heiress lists smoking-hot $17.5M Hamptons home
May 24, 2021 | 9:17amEstate owned by Yvette Biddle Hentic, the daughter of the late Pandora Duke Biddle — an heiress of the Duke tobacco and energy empire — has hit the market.
Biden sending Blinken to bolster Middle East cease-fire
May 24, 2021 | 9:11amPresident Biden has dispatched Secretary of State Antony Blinken to the Middle East to talk to Israelis, Palestinians and regional players to bolster the ceasefire.
'World War Z' video game creator levels up with Sag Harbor compound
May 24, 2021 | 9:10amFresh off his $525 million sale to Embracer Group, Matthew Karch — creator of the zombie apocalypse movie-inspired game — is on a home-buying spree to create a compound in...
Knicks hoping to end long losing streak for Dolan family teams
May 24, 2021 | 9:07amThe teams owned by the extended Dolan family have gone without a championship win in 96 combined seasons.
'RHONY' star is renting out her Sag Harbor home for the summer
May 24, 2021 | 9:04am"Real Housewives of New York” star — who will always be a countess to her fans — is listing her charming waterfront Hamptons home for rent this summer.
Florida Panthers' goaltending decision will dictate betting value
May 24, 2021 | 9:00amIn Game 2, the Panthers’ coaching staff went to Chris Driedger, who should have been the clear choice to start the series, and he performed well.
One of UK's most prominent BLM activists shot in the head
May 24, 2021 | 8:54amA UK activist, Sasha Johnson, known as the “Black Panther of Oxford” is fighting for her life after being shot in the head following "numerous death threats," according to her...
NFT of 'Charlie bit my finger' video sells for over $760K
May 24, 2021 | 8:34amIt’s unclear who won the auction, which took place on CharlieBitMe.com, but a bidding war between users "3fmusic" and "mememaster" sent the price soaring.
Eurovision winners Måneskin agree to drug test after cocaine allegations
May 24, 2021 | 8:25amThe Italian glam rock band that won the song contest, returned home Sunday to the adulation of fans, congrats from the government and so much speculation that the lead singer...
Virgin Galactic stock takes off after successful test flight
May 24, 2021 | 8:19amShares of Virgin Galactic soared more than 25 percent in premarket trading Monday morning after the company completed its first spaceflight in over two years.
Woman who plunged to her death climbing between NYC rooftops ID'd
May 24, 2021 | 7:59amCameron Perrelli, 24, was trying to climb between 200 and 202 Ave. A around 3:30 a.m. Saturday when she fell, authorities said. She did not live at either building, and...
NYC schools to reopen in September for in-person learning — with no remote option
May 24, 2021 | 7:43amNew York City public schools will fully reopen for in-person learning in September — with no remote option for students, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday. “It’s good news: [In]...
Video shows good Samaritan tackling subway slasher
May 24, 2021 | 7:30amIncredible video shows a hero good Samaritan tackling a crazed knifeman who had started stabbing a stranger on a Manhattan subway platform.
Cicada waits 17 years just to be snatched by a raccoon
May 24, 2021 | 6:55amSeventeen years down the drain... A time-lapse video captured the moment a raccoon nabbed a cicada as it was molting in a backyard in Alexandria, Virginia. The tasty Brood X...
More New Yorkers think Cuomo should resign: poll
May 24, 2021 | 5:30amThe survey released by Siena College released Monday also suggests Attorney General Letitia James would be a stronger Democratic candidate for governor in 2022 compared to Cuomo.
Car thieves steal pickup truck as man slept inside of it
May 24, 2021 | 2:48amCar thieves in Texas stole a pickup truck while a man was sleeping inside of it Sunday morning -- sparking a missing persons report, a report said.
Teen girl killed, 14 injured in mass shooting at illegal concert
May 24, 2021 | 1:57amA 14-year-old girl was killed and at least 14 other people injured in a shooting at an illegal concert in a South Carolina neighborhood on Saturday night, a report said.
9-year-old boy finds $5,000 while cleaning out family's new SUV
May 24, 2021 | 1:23amA 9-year-old Indiana boy recently found $5,000 while cleaning out his dad’s SUV -- and was able to keep $1,000 for himself, a report said.
Tenants group votes dual endorsement of Morales, Wiley for mayor
May 24, 2021 | 1:20amNew York's tenants' rights advocacy group on Sunday issued a dual endorsement of Dianne Morales and Maya Wiley for mayor.
This Tom Thibodeau move backfired
May 24, 2021 | 1:11amKnicks coach Tom Thibodeau made good on his promise. He would use Frank Ntilikina in spot instances to guard Trae Young.
At least 15 people killed in volcanic eruption in eastern Congo
May 24, 2021 | 12:37amThe eruption of the volcano Mount Nyiragongo destroyed much of the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo.