June 4, 2021
This Jets coaching union shows lesson learned from Gregg Williams folly
Jeff Ulbrich looks the part, because he has played the part. The Jets’ defensive coordinator, 12 years removed from the last of his 10 seasons as a 49ers linebacker, looks...
US judge overturns California’s ban on assault weapons
A federal judge has overturned California’s three-decade-old ban on assault weapons, ruling that it violates the constitutional right to bear arms.
Nigeria announces Twitter ban — in statement on Twitter
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buharisuspended the country's use of Twitter after the social media company deleted a tweet in which he threatened to punish secessionists.
'It was irrational, illogical': Ex-cop killed wife with gun state took away — then returned
Former Alabama cop Jason McIntosh, who was sentenced to 30 year behind bars for murdering his wife, was given his gun back two weeks before the fatal incident.
Wuhan lab was to get $1.5M in federal grant money for bat study, emails show
The Wuhan Institute of Virology was given more than twice in federal grant money than chief White House medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci indicated to lawmakers last week, newly released...
Yankees are where they 'never want to be'
The Yankees entered Friday night in third place in the AL East, and they stayed there, barely, after a 5-2 loss to the rival Red Sox.
Critical piece of Giants' 2021 plan is far from a sure thing
The Giants spent years looking to identify Eli Manning’s successor, passing on Sam Darnold and Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson until they anointed Daniel Jones as the king to the...
Why Islanders aren't stressing 'new' playoff challenge
The Islanders have seen this film before, and they liked the ending. Just over two weeks ago, the Islanders were in the same exact position they find themselves in now:...
Former Nets star now 'one of the wild cards' for Bucks
When he was a Net, Brook Lopez played with Vince Carter … under coach Lawrence Frank … at the Izod Center in East Rutherford. Yes, Lopez’s rookie season with the...
'Stop the plane!' Flight diverted after unruly passenger tries to breach cockpit
A Delta Airlines flight from LA to Tennessee was forced to land in New Mexico on Friday after an unhinged passenger reportedly tried to break into the cockpit.
California toddler died in hot car while mom allegedly grew pot plants
California mother Eustajia Mojica Dominguez allegedly left her 3-year-old daughter to die in a hot car while she tended to marijuana plants, police said Friday.
Yankees can't lose another World Series race to Red Sox
If the Red Sox win another title before the Yankees, it would be quite an indictment of the pinstriped franchise.
FBI demands info on readers of USA Today story about agents killed in child porn raid
The FBI is demanding that newspaper giant Gannett give up information on readers of a USA Today story about a suspect in a child porn case who killed two agents...
Nonprofit chief ignored House Republican questions about Wuhan lab: report
Peter Daszak, who is the president of EcoHealth Alliance, received 34 questions from House Republicans and was given a May 17 deadline to answer them. He did not.
Chad Johnson explains hefty Houston tipping spree
Chad Johnson never forgets to tip.
Newsom to keep California emergency order in place beyond June 15 reopening
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday that he will not rescind his coronavirus state of emergency order on June 15, after the state fully reopens.
Knicks must do everything possible to land this NBA mega-star
The Knicks should become strong suitors for Damian Lillard if the Trail Blazers and the star decide to part ways.
Giants enigmatic veteran facing make-or-break season
This is a key season for Giants' veteran tight end Evan Engram and his future with the team.
James Harden has made dramatic Nets transformation
James Harden has emerged in Brooklyn as a model teammate, and ultra-willing passer, and someone who is fun to watch play basketball.
'Whitstable Pearl': Another quaint English town harboring evil
The new mystery/crime series "Whitstable Pearl" reminds me of a darker version of "Murder, She Wrote" -- with the English seaside town of Whitstable subbing for Cabot Cove and a...
Live in this iconic, revamped Sunset Beach water tower for $5M
Why settle for a basic oceanfront home when you can live in a water tower?
'Deeply concerned': CDC director urges teens to get vaxxed as hospitalizations rise
Seeing the rise in cases and hospitalizations for teenagers with COVID-19, Dr. Rochelle Walensky said much of this can be prevented now that anyone over the age of 12 can...
America needs a high-powered commission to probe the pandemic's origins
President Joe Biden has ordered US intelligence agencies to do a 90-day investigation into the signs COVID-19 leaked from a Chinese lab. But the country (indeed, the world) needs more: a...
The best bars, breweries and wineries to play cornhole in NYC
Pushed outdoors by the pandemic, NYC has finally discovered the rustic, down-to-earth joys of cornhole.
NYS Dem leader Jay Jacobs urges colleagues to not go soft on crime
While Jay Jacobs said he does believe in social justice and certain reforms, he told The Post that he believes there needs to be a good balance when stopping crime...
Fears of death surge as migrants flood US border in summer heat
Brooks County, Texas sheriff's deputy Don White told The Washington Post that it's going to be a "brutal summer," at the border for migrants. He added that at least 34...
Letters to the Editor — June 5, 2021
New York Post readers sound off on our recent coverage of this week's primary debates for mayor.
Islanders can't ignore Bruins' other 'dangerous' unit
The Bruins’ top line of Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak has been difficult for the Islanders to contain through the first three games of the second-round series, but...
Yes, Washington Square Park can again be the jewel it once was
Washington Square Park scores a deadly trifecta: It’s dangerous, dirty and a full-blown drug den. Once upon a time, it was a bucolic refuge and jewel — a perfect, electric...
Inside look at critical Nets-Bucks matchups
The Nets are essentially 2-to-1 favorites to beat the Bucks and reach the Eastern Conference finals. But what are they going to have to do to accomplish that?
'Make my blood boil': NYC shrink tells Yale audience she fantasizes about shooting white people in head
NYC psychiatrist Dr. Aruna Khilanani told an audience at the Yale School of Medicine in April that she had fantasies of "unloading a revolver into the head of any white...
Facebook is America's biggest suppressor of free speech — and proud of it!
“A lot of people have egg on their face” for dismissing the COVID-19 lab leak theory, tweeted ABC News’ Jonathan Karl this week. “Some things may be true even if Donald...
Rat's all! Revered landmine-detecting rodent retires after years of service
By relieving him of his work responsibilities, Magawa the rat's handler hopes to “respect his needs" as he enters his sunset years.
It's no joke when the humorless New York Times takes on The Babylon Bee
What's black and white and red all over? A furious New York Times in its latest witch hunt against satirical site The Babylon Bee. On occasion it's hard to spot...
'Rugrats' is back — here's what you need to know about the reboot
"Rugrats" is back, 30 years after the classic animated kiddie series about Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica, Susie et al. launched on Nickelodeon. A good part of the original voiceover cast, including...
A rising ‘anti-racist’ menace and other commentary
Medical beat: A Rising ‘Anti-Racist’ Menace In a guest column at Bari Weiss’ Common Sense site, Katie Herzog highlights “the rapid spread of a deeply illiberal ideology in the country’s...
Veteran QB suffers mysterious hand injury
Cam Newton's practice ended early after he was seen having his hand examined by Patriots personnel during the team's voluntary activities.
Fisher-Price recalls baby soothers after 4 infant deaths
Fisher-Price says it is recalling a model of its baby soothers after the deaths of four infants who were placed on their backs unrestrained in the devices and later found...
Mayoral rivals Eric Adams and Kathryn Garcia spar on crime plans
Mayoral candidate Kathryn Garcia dissed rival Eric Adams Friday, dunking on his status as a retired NYPD captain despite rising crime rates in NYC.
NRA drops countersuit against NY AG
The NRA fired back against AG Letitia James the same day she filed a civil case to break up the gun-rights group over allegations top executives siphoned millions and violated...
Ex-NFLer celebrates son's heart transplant
On Friday, Greg Olsen shared that his son TJ, who has battled heart issues since birth, was having heart transplant surgery.
China's abuse of dissident businessman Jimmy Lai spells trouble for Hong Kong's free market
The Chinese Communist Party’s increasingly severe abuse of dissident Jimmy Lai, 73, isn’t just a bad precedent for civil liberties in Hong Kong; it also spells big trouble for the...
Family of alleged molestation victim at tony upstate camp gets $500K payout
The 11-year-old boy was allegedly sexually assaulted by then-Brant Lake Camp counselor Dylan Stoltz in the summer of 2018.
New Jersey teen still in US Women's Open hunt after strong second round
Megha Ganne's run atop the US Women's Open leaderboard isn't done just yet.
'Shameful': Conservative host raises more than $100K for AOC's grandma
A clap back with a cause. After AOC detailed the damage done from Hurricane Maria to her grandmother's Puerto Rican home Conservative commentator Matt Walsh set up a GoFundMe for...
Babylon Bee demands retraction from NY Times over 'misinformation' label
Babylon Bee CEO's took to Twitter to demand action against The New York Times. The newspaper had published a story that classified the Babylon Bee as a site that sometimes...
Texas teen, mom shot dead in double murder-suicide: reports
A Texas teen and his school teacher mom were fatally shot by his estranged step-father on his 17th birthday in a harrowing double murder-suicide, according to reports.
NYC will continue mask wearing in schools, after state says it's only optional
City Department of Education said it will ignore the state's guidance and continue to impose a "universal mask" policy in schools.
Kathryn Garcia lacks the political will to lead NYC: critics
Political insiders and city councilmen say Kathryn Garcia may have experience dealing with trash, but she doesn't have the political chops to clean up Mayor Bill de Blasio's mess.
Suns star's salsa dance was just start of his LeBron James trolling
Jae Crowder celebrated the Lakers' elimination by mocking LeBron James' Mountain Dew commercial -- and he wasn't done there.
The hottest tickets at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival
The biggest in-person film festival to be held in America since the pandemic opens Wednesday -- right here in New York.
Yankees coach details scary COVID-19 battle
Phil Nevin’s bout with COVID was more serious than many people knew.
Eric Adams promises pay raises for EMTs following union endorsement
Speaking with FDNY EMS workers, Eric Adams called for better pay for the frontline workers. The NYC mayoral candidate said it's time give EMTs in the city better pay.
Star pitcher makes Under the play in AL West clash
Shohei Ohtani makes Friday's Angels-Mariners game an Under play.
Weight loss secrets from Bella Hadid's expert nutritionist
When the pandemic hit, Parsons photography student Nuala Vizard noticed she was gaining weight. So she visited Dr. Charles Passler — the nutritionist guru to supermodels Bella Hadid and Adriana...
Black hole sun: How to safely view the first US solar eclipse since 2017
The moon will partially block the sun in the early hours of June 10, creating “a dark disk on top of a larger, bright disk,” according to NASA.
Save up to 50% on trendy sneakers and apparel during DSW sale
For a limited time, the popular shoe store is taking up to 50% off its must-have athleisure footwear and apparel.
What the hail? Spring thunderstorm dumps icy pellets on NYC
New Yorkers were shocked to see a spring thunderstorm dump big icy pellets down on city streets.
'A clean canvas': Soho graffiti vandals forced biz owner to repaint 12 times
SoHo's graffiti vandals keep ticking off business owners by spray painting cleaned buildings —including one that had to be repainted 12 times in the past year, The Post has learned.
Breast cancer pill shows promise at slowing certain hard-to-treat cases
A pill called Lynparza has been shown to help keep certain early-stage, hard-to-treat breast cancers at bay after initial treatment in findings being reported by the American Society of Clinical...
It's showtime! Live music returns to NYC subway stations
Music to subway riders' ears. After shutting down last April at the height of the pandemic in NYC, MTA's Music Under New York program officially returned on Friday.
How Biden is raising the minimum wage by the back door
How do you raise the minimum wage without raising the minimum wage?
What's the bee-f? Hot beekeeper stung by fellow bee gal on TikTok
A Los Angeles beekeeper proved the industry ain't so honey-sweet after lashing out at a fellow bee gal for allegedly making a mockery of the profession.
Twitter rolls out subscription product to undo tweets, customize app
Twitter is going premium. The company's first subscription-based platformed dubbed Twitter Blue will allow users to undo tweets, among other features.
AOC's answer to reducing violent crime? Stop building jails
NY Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has a solution to decrease the number of people in jail -- stop building them. She was criticized by Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis.
Man gets 'unheard of' 275-year sentence for child sex crimes
Tristan Ray Stanton received the massive sentence from a Douglas County judge after his conviction on 29 counts of sex crimes involving four young girls between 2014 and last year.
Shop designer trends for summer 2021: Polo shirts, shoes and more
The retail revival is in full swing, with new designer boutiques, pop-ups, collectable jewelry and custom togs. Here's a look at the latest chic shops and must-have swag.
Andrew Yang says he wants to be mayor so he can 'hang out' with favorite sports teams
Andrew Yang glibly said on a radio show Friday that one of the reasons he wants to become mayor of New York City is to "have a blast" and rub...
Tank of 12 stingrays die mysteriously in 1 hour at Florida zoo
Veterinarians and ZooTampa staff in Florida are investigating the mysterious death of 12 stingrays, despite an "optimal" habitat and no clear sign of anomaly in their tank.
German lockdowns had 'no direct connection' to falling COVID rates
Coronavirus lockdowns had "no direct connection" to falling infection rates in Germany -- as transmission was already declining before the restrictions were enforced, new research found.
Fishermen feeling the impact of Sri Lanka ship disaster
Fishing remained banned Friday along about 50 miles of coastline, as debris from the Singapore-flagged MV X-Press Pearl.
'Creep' mayoral hopeful Scott Stringer groped me, kissed me: second accuser
Logan said the first incident took place at the since-shuttered Uptown Local in spring 1992, when she was 18 and Stringer was 32.
Arrests of illegal immigrants with criminal backgrounds surge 900% in this Texas sector
Since October, Customs and Border Protection announced that it has arrested 760 undocumented people in the Laredo part of Texas. That's 60 more arrests in the same time frame from...
Prominent NYC scientist backtracks on COVID origin over 'disturbing information'
Peter Palese, who had signed a lot with other notable scientists last year denouncing "conspiracy theories" about COVID-19, has now said he wants an investigation into the origins of the...
White House says there is no circumstance where Biden would fire Fauci
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Friday reaffirmed President Biden's support for Dr. Anthony Fauci, saying there is no circumstance where Biden would fire him.
Man allegedly hurls anti-gay slurs, eggs at FDNY medics
The alleged hate crime unfolded at the corner of Arden Street and Sherman Avenue in Fort George on April 29, according to police and court papers.
Inside Kourtney Kardashian's new $12M Palm Springs house
The massive compound, where she spent Memorial Day Weekend with boyfriend Travis Barker, boasts panoramic views of the Santa Rosa Mountains.
Transportation crews to set traps to catch Asian giant hornets
The hornets, found in Blaine near the U.S.-Canadian border in December 2019, are still at large.
Duke's new coach isn't afraid of Coach K's shadow
Jon Scheyer knows what’s ahead as the successor to Mike Krzyzewski at Duke.
Eating fresh fruit lowers risk of type 2 diabetes, study claims
Slipping two servings of fresh fruit into your daily diet can lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by over one-third, a new study suggests. But, in this study, not all...
Bucs coach backs claim about NFL discrimination
Buccaneers assistant Harold Goodwin threw his support behind Eugene Chung, who claimed he was told he was "not the right minority" during an NFL coaching interview.
'GoT' star Nathalie Emmanuel: Bosses always expect nude scenes now
She wants directors to know: Just because she stripped down for one show doesn’t mean it is now par for the course.
British kickboxer, 21, mauled to death by her brother's dog
Keira Ladlow, a kickboxer who suffered from an unstable personality disorder, was found dead in her brother's home in Birmingham.
OnlyFans model flung into air in terrifying caught-on-video car crash
Horrifying video captured the moment a car driven by an alleged drunk driver struck an OnlyFans model in Wales as she was walking her dog with her husband. Finley Taylor,...
Take the Orioles in this battle between rookie starters
Keegan Akin will outduel fellow rookie Carlos Mejia and will lead the Orioles to victory over the Indians on Friday night.
Shrinking giants: North Atlantic right whales getting tinier
One of the giants of the deep is shrinking before our eyes, a new study says. The younger generation of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales are on average about three feet...
Burisma-linked firm offered Ukrainian prosecutor 'access' to Clinton camp, Obama officials' emails show
The CEO of Blue Star Strategies -- a lobbying firm with ties to the Ukrainian oil company Burisma, where Hunter Biden sat on the board of directors -- told former...
DOE chancellor attends school vaccination site kickoff in the Bronx
School Chancellor Meisha Ross-Porter was on hand to greet shot seekers at the Bronx Writing Academy, one of four school sites that are now offering vaccine services.
NYC powers through spring showers: Post's week in photos
New Yorkers head to Coney Island to celebrate Memorial Day and more.
MLB star says league 'doesn't care' about cheating epidemic
Major League Baseball's leading hitter doesn't have much faith in the upcoming crackdown on illegal foreign substances.
One of the brightest explosions ever recorded occurs in Earth's 'cosmic backyard'
The stellar explosion, dubbed GRB 190829A, happened just 1 billion lightyears away in the constellation of Eridanus.
US exec tied to Wuhan lab secretly promoted 'natural origin' of COVID theory: report
Peter Daszak, president of the New York City-based EcoHealth Alliance, secretly organized a statement issued by the influential British medical journal The Lancet in February 2020, according to Vanity Fair.
Over 50 and fab: The OG supermodels are hotter than ever on Instagram
Now these are some sexy mother strutters. Cutting hourglass figures in the trendiest fashions, top models over 50 are reemerging as timeless beauties on social media timelines everywhere
HIV incidence down 73 percent since 1980s peak, CDC estimates
The report released Thursday resulted from modeling applied to data in the National HIV Surveillance System to determine the number of new annual HIV infections from 1981 to 2019.
The Yankees finally host their old rivals
The Rays continue to have the Yankees' number. It could have been worse though. The Yankees split their four-game set with the Rays in the Bronx. They are now 4.5...
HS football coaches fired for forcing Jewish athlete to eat pork
Head coach Marcus Wattley and seven assistant coaches at McKinley Senior High School in Canton had initially been suspended over the incident before being fired.
Professor allegedly misused $120K of funds raised in Philando Castile's name
A former Minnesota professor who raised money in the name of a man shot by a police officer in 2016 donated less than half of the funds intended to feed...
Jerry Falwell Jr. asks judge to toss sex suit, says racy photos are 'out of context'
The conservative Virginia university sued him for tens of millions of dollars in April.
Paramount+ drops wild, action-packed 'Infinite' trailer
The teaser is packed with sword fights, blazing guns, a fight scene atop a sky-high crane, a crazy car chase right through NYPD headquarters, and more.
Virgin Galactic to fly researcher to space to conduct experiments
A researcher with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences will serve as a payload specialist and experiment with wearable sensor system.
Becky Hammon has a big fan in the Celtics front office
Becky Hammon's shot at an NBA head-coaching position may come sooner than later.
Complete Belmont Stakes betting guide
Here's an inside look at how the 153rd Belmont Stakes will shape up.
Rapper and known felon fired at cops before he was killed — sparking new Minn. riots
Winston Boogie Smith, 32, was gunned down in the Midwest city around 2 p.m. when he “produced a handgun” as members of a US Marshals task force tried to take...
Man dies after saving young daughters from being swept out to sea
Trevor Pelling was on a family vacation in Portugal that turned into a tragedy.
This at-home fertility test is on sale for under $150
The Modern Fertility Hormone Test tests up to seven hormones and delivers your results in a detailed report.
Jack Dorsey tweets Square's eyeing creation of bitcoin hardware wallet
Square is considering making a hardware wallet for bitcoin, Chief Executive Officer Jack Dorsey said in a tweet Friday.
High school teacher gives student his own shoes so he could graduate
The student, Daverius Peters, arrived at the local convention center in Bouette on, an May 19 and was told by a school representative that he couldn’t enter the building.
In Belarus, yellow tags single out political prisoners
While visiting her son in a Belarusian prison, Natallia Makavetskaya saw deep scars on his wrists left by tight handcuffs.
Bill Gates, Warren Buffett building nuclear reactor in coal-rich Wyoming
Nuclear reactor design company TerraPower, and power company PacifiCorp, are partners on the Natrium nuclear reactor pilot project, the companies said.
A slap in the Facebook: 'Next time I’m in White House there'll be no more dinners with Mark Zuckerberg'
Facebook announced it has decided to keep former President Donald Trump blocked from its social media platforms for two years.
'There are a lot of parallels': FBI Director Wray compares ransomware threat to 9/11
The FBI is investigating about 100 different types of ransomware, Director Christopher Wray revealed.
Disney Chairman Bob Iger sells shares worth nearly $100 million
Walt Disney Chairman Bob Iger sold shares of the company worth $98.7 million, according to a regulatory filing late Thursday. Iger sold 550,570 shares of Disney's common stock, the filing showed. He sold...
'Reef stars' promote new growth in Bali's dying coral ecosystem
The Nusa Dua Foundation has installed almost 6,000 of the stars, hexagonal-shaped steel structures around a meter in diameter, in coral reefs across Bali.
Jamison Crowder away from Jets as contract haggling continues
The Jets and Jamison Crowder are haggling over his contract and that has led to him staying away from the spring program.
New Yorkers are reportedly tipping less for takeout orders
As vaccinations rise, restaurant tips are going in the opposite direction, according to a new report.
Furious iPhone users say Apple's latest update is killing battery life
Apple customers slammed the company's Community Forum and Twitter this week with gripes about the May 24 update.
Walmart shopper gets knocked out after apparently spitting on employee
A Walmart employee took hands-on customer service to a new level – brutally cold-cocking a customer in retaliation after the shopper apparently spat on him, shocking video shows.
Jets report troubling injury concern for one of their best players
Mekhi Becton has not been practicing because he is dealing with a foot injury, Jets coach Robert Saleh revealed Friday.
Why the world's most sought-after stamp could raise $15M
The coveted British Guiana One-Cent Magenta, known as “the Mona Lisa of Philately,” is currently owned by footwear tycoon Stuart Weitzman.
Brooklyn 'Jeopardy!' contestant's snarky faces go viral
Dubbed #JeopardyJulia during the show, people couldn't help but marvel at Cameron's quirky countenance. Whether pondering a question with an exaggerated quizzical expression, or stumbling into the wrong answer with...
US-linked Chinese military scientist filed patent for COVID vaccine just after contagion emerged: report
Zhou Yusen, a decorated military scientist for the People’s Liberation Army, filed a patent for a COVID vaccine on Feb. 24 2020.
JoJo Siwa says she won't be forced to kiss man in movie 'Bounce'
The recently out Nickelodeon star said earlier this week she was begging producers to cut out a scene that involved kissing a man. She said they are honoring her request.
Dirt-bike rider who struck 5-year-old boy turns himself in: cops
Joel Rodriguez, 29, turned himself in to police at the 44th Precinct station house, authorities said.
Biden still 'very confident' in Fauci — despite dismissing Wuhan 'lab leak' evidence
Anthony Fauci is under fire after reporting this week on an email trove acquired by news outlets using the Freedom of Information Act.
Cuomo's youngest daughter identifies as queer in Instagram post
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's youngest daughter, Michaela Kennedy Cuomo, identified herself as queer in a social media post.
Damian Lillard's frustration may be a Knicks opportunity
On April 30th, The Post reported the Knicks will monitor superstar point guard Damian Lillard’s situation in Portland this offseason. The monitoring has begun – big time. Soon after Lillard’s...
Will Smith slams Naomi Osaka haters: 'They are wrong'
"Hey Naomi, you are right. They are wrong! I am with you," wrote the actor, 52, who plays the father of the Venus and Serena Williams in the upcoming sports flick "King...
Biden signs executive order banning investment in Chinese defense, tech firms
The White House said in a statement that the order will "ensure that U.S. investments are not supporting Chinese companies that undermine the security or values of the United States...
Ackman's Pershing Square in talks to buy 10 percent of Universal Music for $4B
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman confirmed Friday that his blank-check company Pershing Square Tontine Holdings is in talks to buy a 10 percent stake of Universal Music Group for about $4...
Bitcoin tumbles following Elon Musk's cryptic tweets
Is Elon Musk's love affair with bitcoin over? In a cryptic tweet Thursday night, the Tesla CEO posted a meme of a couple breaking up and added #Bitcoin and a...
Chinese virologist says Fauci's emails 'verify' her Wuhan lab leak claims
Dr Li-Meng Yan was one of the first to research the emerging coronavirus.
15 gifts for a golf-loving dad on sale for extra 20% for Father’s Day
We’ve rounded up 15 golf accessories that your old man can use this summer to help him polish up his game while still having fun
South Korean designer creates 'Third Eye' for 'smartphone zombies'
The device, part of an artwork Paeng has called "Phono Sapiens", opens its translucent eyelid whenever it senses the user's head has been lowered to look at a smartphone.
Doctor working in COVID-19 ward severely beaten by mob after patient dies: report
The country has been hit by a devastating second wave of COVID-19 infections.
John Mayer releases new song 'Last Train Home'
Fans say the synthy sound is giving them distinct 1980s soft-rock vibes. "So John Mayer just made Africa by Toto? I am not mad at it," wrote one.
LeBron James didn't have anything left after 'draining' season
LeBron James is exhausted. The 36-year-old entered his 18th season after a short 72-day offseason, following a historic championship run in the 2020 NBA Bubble — only to have his...
Hurricanes to threaten more than 32 million US homes
A report released Wednesday said homes – both single-family homes and homes in multi-unit buildings – were at moderate to greater risk from the damaging winds of a hurricane.
Ex-Oklahoma volleyball player claims she was labeled a racist for political views
Kylee McLaughlin, 22, a former Sooners standout, claims she was frozen out of the team last summer because her beliefs didn’t mesh with those of her coaches and teammates, The...
Disgraced doctor gets 22 years for luring underage girls to hotels for sex
Albert Aiad-Toss, a 53-year-old former emergency room physician in Youngstown and Ashland, used Snapchat to recruit six girls between the ages of 12 and 15 for sex at hotels in...
NFL star's brother killed in Georgia hit-and-run
The brother of Pittsburgh Steelers star Stephon Tuitt was killed in a Georgia hit-and-run accident this week.
Why this chicken nugget sold for $100,000 on eBay
It involves BTS, the game "Among Us" and one very perceptive nugget lover.
Former Olympian says Tokyo has been 'cornered' into hosting games
TOKYO — Tokyo has been “cornered” into holding the games during the coronavirus pandemic, one of Japan’s best-known Olympians and an executive member of the Japanese Olympic Committee said in...
Ex-Make-A-Wish honcho admits she stole funds meant for sick kids
Jennifer Woodley admitted in a written guilty plea last week to the unauthorized use of a credit card for the months-long theft.
Juvie facility that housed baby-faced 'Bonnie and Clyde' to stop taking 'at-risk' kids
“This situation is tragic, and is the result of the system failing our children,” FUMCH president and CEO Kitwana McTyler said in a statement following the shootout involving two kids.
'Naive' Fauci slammed for defending China from COVID origin probe
Fauci faces pushback after thousands of his emails were released to media outlets as part of the Freedom of Information Act.
How Central Park SummerStage is bringing live music back to NYC
When Gloria Gaynor belts out “I Will Survive” at the Coney Island Amphitheater on July 17, the 1978 anthem will take on a whole new meaning after the world came...
Casey Anthony caught name-dropping cop ex-beau after fight with romantic rival
Casey Anthony called cops from a bar after an argument over a man she and a rival had both previously dated turned messy.
Kings of Leon on their family bond, summer tour and the return of live music
Kings of Leon’s “When You See Yourself” summer tour starts in August, and is among the most anticipated live music events of the post-pandemic season.
Tennis player arrested for alleged 'sports bribery' at French Open
What a racket. A Russian tennis player was busted for an alleged match-fixing fraud in which she deliberately lost a doubles game at the French Open, authorities said Friday. Yana...
US adds just 559K jobs as Biden finally promises to end $300-a-week benefit
The US added 559,000 jobs last month — less than the 671,000 expected by economists — as Americans continued to emerge from the pandemic.
Protests rage again in Minneapolis after cops fatally shoot fugitive who fired at them
Angry protesters lit fires, looted stores and taunted cops in Minneapolis Thursday after officers shot and killed a man.
Fauci demands China release medical records of Wuhan lab workers
The records concern three researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology who reportedly fell ill in November 2019, and six miners who became sick after entering a bat cave in...
The devil forced him to kill: the true story behind 'The Conjuring'
The new horror movie “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It,” out Friday in theaters and on HBO Max, recalls a bizarre event: The first time an American ever...
Transgender man, female partner slashed during Manhattan subway fight
The women, 22 and 23, were on board a 3 train at 96th Street on the Upper West Side around 2 a.m. when they got into a squabble with a...
Europe, UK hit Facebook with formal antitrust investigations
Facebook is being probed for whether it has gained an unfair advantage in the digital classified advertisements business through Facebook Marketplace.
Celebrate National Donut Day with these 5 treats to order online
Here are five tasty treats to buy online in honor of National Donut Day 2021!
Dubai ‘Butt Squad’ organizer auctioning off rights to raunchy video
The playboy who posted the infamous “Butt Squad” photoshoot of naked models in Dubai is now prepared to capitalize on the cheeky event.
Cute dog is afraid of the most random household items
What a scaredy dog! Fresh Meadows, New York, pet owner Lily Zheng shared a video showing the reaction of her golden retriever, Hazel, to a slew of mundane household items....
La Cosa ghostra: Mobster said spirit of grandparents told him to turn rat
Who ya gonna call? The FBI, apparently. Former Luchese mobster John Pennisi said he felt some paranomal activity in his Long Island home that led him turn into an informant.
Note to Mets: NL goes through California
The Mets likely will have to go through one, and maybe two, California teams if they qualify for the playoffs in October.
Bald eagles kill 54 lambs on Idaho farm
Rocky Matthews, an Idaho farmer, says a series of bald eagle attacks are responsible for the death of 54 lambs on his farm near Murtaugh Lake.
NYPD releases footage of suspect in fatal shooting of 15-year-old boy
New York Police have released video showing the suspected murderer of Amir James in an effort to locate him. James was found at 10:32 p.m. on May 31, 2021 fatally...
Mets lose close one to NL West powerhouse
The hit parade of the last several days stopped and Taijuan Walker’s performance was among his shakiest of the season in the Mets’ 4-3 loss to the Padres at Petco...
LeBron James is out of the playoffs
Devin Booker scored 22 of his 47 points in a phenomenal first quarter, and the Phoenix Suns won their first playoff series since 2010, eliminating the defending NBA champion Los...
Video shows man vandalizing black-owned Soho art gallery
The NYPD released a video of a man who smeared white paint on a black-owned Soho art gallery on Monday. NYPD Hate Crime Task Force is currently investigating.
Mississippi man threatens police, tags them on Facebook
Corey Boyce was arrested for a threatening Facebook post, where he allegedly mentioned he'd torch the homes and look for the families of Senatobia Police officers in Mississippi.
Islanders star finally makes playoff impact
Mathew Barzal scored his first goal of the playoffs, but it wasn't enough as the Islanders fell 2-1 to the Bruins in overtime Thursday night at Nassau Colisuem.
EMS workers throw support behind Eric Adams for mayor
FDNY EMS Local 2507, responsible for representing emergency medical technicians and paramedics, is showing its support for Eric Adams for New York City mayor.
There's only one way to make sense of this Islanders loss
Sometimes there is no explanation. Sometimes it is just hockey. Otherwise, how would you explain the fact that on a night when the Islanders did as good a job as...