June 8, 2021
Yankees snap ugly skid with rare offensive explosion
The Yankees snapped an ugly losing skid as their offense busts out in win over Twins Tuesday night in Minnesota.
Sen. Graham: Skeptics of Wuhan lab leak theory 'were covering their ass'
A February 2020 statement signed by more than two dozen scientists that claimed the coronavirus naturally jumped from humans to animals was "orchestrated" to hurt then-President Donald Trump politically, Sen....
Mets infielder's status with team in flux
On the day manager Luis Rojas foretold of a change at second base in the near future because Jeff McNeil is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A this...
Sisters accused of shooting homeless people with a BB gun in Cincinnati
Two sisters, Brittany and Kelsey Hopper, wanted on three charges of assault, turned themselves in after allegedly shooting the homeless with a BB gun across Cincinnati.
Freed sex offender arrested for molesting kids again
Jorge Vasquez was charged with child molestation for fondling two young boys in Tulare and San Luis Obispo counties beginning in June 2018.
Late Giants coach meant everything to his players: 'He believed in us'
More than anything else Jim Fassel accomplished from the time he arrived in 1997 to his departure after the 2003 season, he succeeded in this: He got his players to...
What's behind the Nets' defensive resurgence
The Nets' defense has stepped it up another level during this series against the Bucks.
Ex-Wisconsin pharmacist gets 3 years in prison for spoiling COVID-19 vaccine
The former Wisconsin pharmacist who intentionally destroyed more than 500 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine was sentenced to three years in prison on June 8.
Saquon Barkley 'working his tail off' to be ready for season
By the time the Giants were ready to hit the field, running back Saquon Barkley had already departed.
Mets sunk by struggling starter in terrible loss
The Mets have a David Peterson problem. The lefty struggled again in the Mets' 10-3 loss to the Orioles on Tuesday night in Baltimore.
It’d be a crime if NYC's next mayor is not the anti-de Blasio: Goodwin
New Yorkers have now realized crime is a major issue in this year's mayoral race, will they decide on a mayor who will undo Bill de Blasio's anti-police policies?
Rep. Ilhan Omar claims America has committed 'unspeakable atrocities'
Far-left "Squad" member Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) continued bashing the United States after questioning Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
This was Gerrit Cole's lowest Yankees moment
The Yankees’ ace channeled The Tap Dance Kid on Tuesday at Target Field, appearing biblically uncomfortable during a Zoom news conference.
All signs pointing toward a Nets NBA championship
The Nets look like a safe bet to win the whole thing, and it’s been a long time since anyone said that about a basketball team from any part of...
Giants veteran turns to greats for advice
Logan Ryan has taken it upon himself to bridge the gap between the secondary of Giants past and future.
Judge orders reinstatement of teacher who wouldn't use preferred pronouns
Byron "Tanner" Cross was suspended from his job after speaking at a meeting about how he will not be using students' preferred pronouns.
Islanders know fourth win will be the toughest
The Islanders are on the cusp of returning to the same point in the playoffs at which their run ended last season in the expanded bubble playoffs.
Lefty activist Bertha Lewis backs Eric Adams for mayor
Longtime NYC black activist and organizer Bertha Lewis is backing Eric Adams for mayor after leaving aside the other candidates for being less qualified to run City Hall
McAuliffe wins Democratic nomination for Virginia governor
Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe will be the Democratic nominee in the upcoming Virginia gubernatorial election.
Georgia woman accused of burying her mom's corpse in backyard
The remains of Miriam Lynn Lockhart, 67, were found on June 3 by police who responded to the Richmond County residence for a medical call.
Giants have no excuse not to win NFC East
Year after year after year, the Giants sing the same old song about high expectations, and now it's finally time to win the NFC East again.
Nets fans are being too mean to Greek Freak
The NBA put the whammy on the Nets’ countdown clock mocking Giannis Antetokounmpo’s dragged-out free-throw routine.
Gas of the future? Drone refuels Navy fighter jet in midair
The refueling was the first time a manned aircraft had received fuel mid-flight from an unmanned drone.
MLB home run overturned after bonehead error
Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes appeared to hit a homer off Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler in the first inning of Tuesday night's game in Pittsburgh, but was called...
Three children killed in California hit-and-run, fourth injured
Two of the four girls were in wheelchairs and the two occupants of the car allegedly appeared intoxicated as they fled the scene.
Knicks veteran receives first-place MVP vote in NBA shocker
Nikola Jokic took home the NBA's MVP honors on Tuesday, but Derrick Rose can still claim fan favorite status.
College Football Playoff may finally expand
Sometimes, it’s as simple as the more the merrier. That certainly seems to be the case for the College Football Playoff. As the sport’s higher-ups contemplate an expansion from the...
Senators ask for 10 years of Supreme Court justices' travel records
Two Senate Judiciary Committee members are looking for a decade's worth of travel records for the Supreme Court justices.
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of 10-year-old Queens boy
Police have a suspect in custody in the senseless killing of a 10-year-old Queens boy, law enforcement sources told The Post on Tuesday.
'A slap in the face': GOP pols take aim at Harris for absence at border
Republican politicians bashed Vice President Kamala Harris for not visiting the southern border once during the current migrant crisis.
Senate passes bill meant to boost tech industry, counter China
The Senate overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill Tuesday that aims to boost American tech research and development to counter competition from China and other nations.
Man stabbed by stranger while picking up patient from hospital
A man was stabbed twice by a stranger while picking up a patient from a Connecticut hospital on Saturday, police said.
What a difference two years makes for Kevin Durant
Nearly two years after Kevin Durant crumpled to the floor with a ruptured Achilles in the NBA Finals, he was utterly dominant in leading the Nets.
Andrew Lloyd Webber to risk arrest for June theater reopenings
Andrew Lloyd Webber is intent on opening up his six London theaters in less than two weeks, even if it means he's arrested for violating social distancing protocols.
Giants' important duo starts to build some chemistry
Giants stars Daniel Jones and Kenny Golladay are starting to build chemistry as passing-game partners.
Bob Baffert, Medina Spirit owners sue Kentucky racing officials
Trainer Bob Baffert and the owners of horse Medina Spirit are taking the legal route.
Biden seems utterly clueless about Europe's realities ahead of his trip
President Joe Biden lacks a coherent plan to convince Europeans that America is still the most desirable ally on the world stage.
Alden Global targets Daily News interns in latest cost-cutting move
Summer journalism interns appear to be the latest victims of the relentless cost slashing by Heath Freeman's Alden Global Capital. The hedge fund that controls Tribune Publishing halted the New...
NYTimes' Choire Sicha bolts for New York Magazine
Choire Sicha, who stepped down as the head of the New York Times' influential Styles section in April -- ostensibly to take a job as a development editor in the...
Here's when Pfizer hopes to have COVID vax ready for kids under 12
Currently, children as young as 12 are able to receive the Pfizer jab in the United States, Europe and Canada.
Texas bans COVID vaccine passports, blocks businesses from asking for vax information
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation that bans coronavirus vaccine passports in the Lone Star State.
Inside the estate of 'Downton Abbey' fame — plus it's haunted
Going to the ‘Abbey’ again December brings “Downton Abbey’s” trillionth viewing. Movie No. 2. Highclere Castle, Britannia’s ancestral pile of bricks in Earl of Carnarvon county an hour outside London....
Rapper Pooh Shiesty arrested in Miami strip club shooting
The "Back in Blood" rapper faces a charge of aggravated battery after turning himself in for incident at King of Diamonds.
Yankees ace dodges 'sticky' allegations in painfully awkward moment
Gerrit Cole is sticking to his story that he has greater worries than opponents’ accusations of wrongdoing.
Fellow New Yorkers: It's time to move on — to unmask ourselves and our kids
My fellow New Yorkers, you know what we are doing is crazy: Unmask. It’s time. It’s long past the time. What happened to us? How are we entering summer 2021,...
'El Chapo's beauty-queen wife to plead guilty in drug-trafficking case
The beauty-queen wife of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman is set to plead guilty this week for helping him run his notorious drug-trafficking operation, a source familiar with the situation told...
Megan Thee Stallion flaunts her booty in teaser for 'Thot S--t'
The Houston native showcased her hot body in a naughty nurse's uniform that exposed her ample bottom.
NY Dems are proposing even more pro-criminal 'reforms'
As if the state of public safety in Gotham and New York state weren’t bad enough, Albany leftists are pushing to tip the balance even further in favor of criminals...
There's now a fifth ocean on Earth, National Geographic says
The National Geographic Society marked World Oceans Day on Tuesday by declaring that the waters around Antarctica will now be known as the Southern Ocean -- the planet's fifth ocean.
Kamala Harris' most senseless dodge yet
"I haven't been to Europe," VP Kamala Harris actually argued in her latest attempt to justify not visiting the US-Mexico border. Well, it makes as much sense as the rest...
De Blasio's claim that he's helpless to stop violent crime beyond pathetic
The mayor's push to release inmates, backing of "no-bail" laws and lack of sense on guns in NYC prove his claim is baseless.
Elderly Florida sugar mill worker kills boss after getting fired
An elderly man who worked at a Florida sugar mill for more than 30 years killed his boss in retaliation after being fired, authorities said.
Those who suppressed the lab-leak COVID theory need to be investigated
Every day, it seems, the evidence suggesting COVID-19 leaked from a Chinese lab grows. Except much of this evidence was apparent almost from the pandemic’s beginning. It’s outrageous that all...
Islanders fans will make Bruins coach pay for big mistake
Oh, Bruce Cassidy, you shouldn’t have. No. Really. You shouldn’t have.
Letters to the Editor — June 9, 2021
New York Post readers sound off on our coverage of AOC’s call to build fewer jails and more hospitals to combat crime and a psychiatrist giving a Yale talk in...
WHO's name games and other commentary
Semantics watch: WHO’s Name Games “The World Health Organization has had another brainstorm,” grumbles the National Post’s Colby Cosh: an “expert group” to assign “names based on Greek letters for...
Hunter Biden repeatedly called his white lawyer the N-word, texts show
First son Hunter Biden repeatedly called his white attorney the n-word in a pair of bizarre and occasionally lewd text conversations late in 2018 and early 2019.
Trump backs Nigeria on Twitter ban, says more countries should follow suit
The former US president, who himself is banned from the social media platform, defended the West African nation's decision to block Twitter saying all speech should be heard,
Teacher at posh NJ prep school quits over critical race theory
Dana Stangel-Plowe accused the Dwight-Englewood School in Bergen County, New Jersey, of forcing students and faculty to embrace a single set of beliefs, choking off free-speech in the process.
US has withdrawn over half of its forces from Afghanistan
The US has withdrawn more than 50 percent of its forces from Afghanistan, the Pentagon estimated Tuesday.
Frozen 'zombie' worms brought back to life after 24,000 years
Previous studies found that the worms, known as rotifers, could potentially be revived after 10 years on ice, but a new study confirms that they have the potential to live...
We're gonna need a bigger floatie: 3 women get shock of a lifetime as sharks circle them at beach
Three women were floating in the water at a beach in Pensacola, Florida when hammerhead sharks decided to swim up to them.
Pearl Harbor military base on lockdown over 'potential security threat'
The US military base at Pearl Harbor was placed on lockdown Tuesday for "a potential security threat," according to authorities and reports.
Two-year-old found dead at NYC homeless shelter
A 2-year-old toddler was found dead inside a homeless shelter in Harlem, cops said Tuesday.
Grand larcenies on the rebound as NYC opens back up
Grand larcenies have surged across the city over the past four weeks, with potential victims once again packing restaurants, bars, stores and public transit, according to statistics and sources.
Trump and Bill O'Reilly announce three-city 'History Tour'
The former president and ex-Fox News host plan to use the tour to discuss politics and No. 45's time in office.
Saddened ex-Giants QB has fond memories of Jim Fassel
Kerry Collins' favorite memory of late Giants coach Jim Fassel hangs in a prominent spot in his Nashville home.
ESPN is already talking about Arch Manning's legacy
Arch Manning is the talk of the town, even if its way too early.
These coaches could transform Rangers' search
Chris Drury is waiting to see if there is fallout from second-round playoff series that could free up another candidate or two to succeed David Quinn behind the bench.
Man impersonated Trump family to raise thousands of dollars, feds say
Joshua Hall, 22, allegedly impersonated members of President Donald Trump's family online to steal money.
Earth to New York Times! Paper claims watermelons found on Mars
The Grey Lady posted an out-of-this-world online article Tuesday claiming the fruit had been discovered on the Red Planet.
Nets may not need Harden to breeze by Bucks
Nets world order is in full force.
Biden breaks off $1.7T infrastructure talks with GOP negotiator Capito
The top Republican negotiator working to craft a bipartisan infrastructure deal says Biden abruptly ended talks as some Democrats urge him to try to ram through a large bill without...
Zach Wilson isn't the only Jets rookie putting on a show
Zach Wilson and Elijah Moore have been putting on a show for the Jets.
Red card: Russia outraged that Ukraine's new soccer jersey includes Crimea
Russians are infuriated by Ukraine's soccer jersey for the upcoming EURO 2020 tournament, as it shows a map of Ukraine that includes Crimea, an area the Kremlin views as part...
Forget Don Draper, this was the craziest night in Mad Men history
On June 13, 1991, the prestigious Clio Awards for excellence in the advertising industry was a night to remember – for all the wrong reasons.
Bill Hwang had been eyeing $100B club before blow up: sources
The investor hoped to join the ranks of Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Bernard Arnault and a handful of others in the illustrious club.
Colonial Pipeline CEO defends ransom payment to hackers
Colonial Pipeline CEO Joseph Blount justified his decision to pay millions in ransom to Russian hackers who closed the fuel line last month, arguing a Senate committee it was a...
This razor blade dryer is on sale for 20% off for Father’s Day
Taking care of your razor blades is essential, though actually not an easy thing to do without the right tools.
How criminal 'influencers' unknowingly aided in global crime takedown
The FBI exploited a coterie of criminal “influencers” and their clout in the illicit underworld to peddle an encrypted phone to fellow delinquents.
Mexico midterm elections see severed heads, grenades, poll worker murders
Mexico’s midterm elections took a bloody turn as voters saw severed heads, grenades and more at voting stations Sunday, according to reports.
Women falling behind in India’s COVID-19 vaccination drive
Many more men in India have received COVID-19 vaccines than women, government data showed on Tuesday, highlighting gender disparity in the country’s immunization drive.
Baltimore man charged with hate crimes for attacking Asian American store owners
Daryl Doles allegedly bashed two Korean sisters in the head with a cinder block during his hate-filled string of attacks on May 2.
Banned Pride flag replaced with rainbow-colored house
This house is "flooded" with pride. When a homeowners association in Racine, Wisconsin, asked a couple to take down their Pride flag, residents Memo Fachino and Lance Mier installed rainbow-colored...
New dinosaur species discovered in Australia, one of world's biggest
Scientists have confirmed the discovery of a new dinosaur species in Australia, one of the largest found in the world, more than a decade after cattle farmers first uncovered bones...
Polio: When vaccines and re-emergence were just as daunting
COVID-19 and the distribution of the vaccines that will prevent it have surfaced haunting memories for Americans who lived through an earlier time when the country was swept by a...
AG probing whether Cuomo, aides retaliated against sex-harass accusers: report
New York state investigators probing sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo are focusing on whether any of his accusers were illegally targeted for retaliation, according to a report Tuesday.
A scary Red Sox X-factor is lurking: 'Boogeyman’s coming'
Just what the Yankees needed: "The Boogeyman."
Scientists saving endangered salmon get help from gene-slicing tool
The CRISPR-based Sherlock tool can identify four types of Chinook salmon, including Sacramento winter-run and Central Valley spring-run.
Bitcoin price falls after US reclaims Colonial Pipeline crypto ransom
The price of bitcoin fell Tuesday, one day after US officials announced that they managed to recover most of the bitcoin that was paid as ransom to the Colonial Pipeline...
Staffers of collapsed investment fund plan to try again: Sources
Just three months after investor Bill Hwang's investment firm imploded -- leaving Wall Street with billions of dollars in losses -- two Archegos Capital staffers are gearing up to test...
New York state Democrats accused of 'shakedown' over fundraiser invite
State Senate Democrats are squeezing lobbyists and other donors to commit to a pricey virtual fundraiser amid a final flurry of legislative deal-making before the Legislature adjourns for the summer.
Wild attacks on politicians: From Macron slap to George W. Bush shoe throw
Those in power are bound to be political targets. So when French President Emmanuel Macron was slapped in the face by an angry agitator, he was not the first leader...
California couple charged in road-rage death of 6-year-old
Accused shooter Marcus Anthony Eriz was charged with murder and discharging a firearm, while his companion, Wynne Lee was charged with being an accessory.
Influx of peacocks that 'sound like babies being tortured' terrorizing Pasadena
"They wake me up at dawn. They sound like babies being tortured through a microphone, a very large microphone."
Bucks need a resurgence from All-Star to have a prayer against Nets
With two days off before Game 3, the Bucks suddenly have plenty of issues to fix at both ends of the floor.
$69M East Hampton estate hits market for first time in 75 years
Named Cima Del Mundo, which translates to "Top of the World," the Spanish-Colonial estate was initially built in 1925 and underwent design renovation in 1994, according to the Real Deal.
Reddit's latest darling: Chamath Palihapitiya's Clover Health
Shares of Clover Health surged as much as 109 percent on Tuesday before retreating to a gain of closer to 50 percent as chatter about it grew to a deafening...
Touching tributes for retired cop killed in Brooklyn, as police probe shooting
Retired NYPD Transit Officer Thomas Marrinan who was shot and killed in Brooklyn was a doting dad and beloved neighborhood fixture, kin and pals said Tuesday -- as authorities pushed...
Get ready for a full-scale Democratic civil war
Things are getting a little testy in the Democratic Party these days. Just months into the presidency of Joe Biden that they all worked so hard for, the Party of...
Parents rage as top NYC school plans to end advanced math program
Lab Middle School for Collaborative Studies parents took to social media to voice their concern and dismay at the school's decision.
No one wants Kristaps Porzingis
Kristaps Porzingis is reportedly on his way out with the Mavericks, but there doesn't seem to be much of a market for the 25-year-old former Knick.
Fear of needles sends man crashing to floor amid COVID shot
A man with a "mega fear of injections" faced his phobia while getting a COVID vaccine in Santos, Brazil. In this wild video, the jittery patient screams in pain and...
Duck and cover: NYPD boss a no-show as de Blasio hammered over shooting surge
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea did not answer questions on New York's recent shooting surge alongside Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Tom Brady already at 'full speed' after knee surgery
After a "serious" offseason knee surgery, the Tom Brady took the field for the Buccaneers’ first day of mandatory minicamp.
Biden throws his clueless vice president under the bus
Like many other women before her, Vice President Kamala Harris has been tasked with coming in late to clean up a mess made by her boss.
Psaki says Harris 'may' visit border 'at some point' after VP laughs off idea
Vice President Kamala Harris previously laughed at the idea of making a visit to the border in an interview with NBC.
Lobster prices claw their way higher
Summer weather has arrived, and New England tourists are hungry for a lobster roll or a whole cooked lobster — but they’re going to have to pay up. Lobster is...
Maine’s blueberry crop faces climate change peril
PORTLAND, Maine — Maine’s beloved wild blueberry fields are home to one of the most important fruit crops in New England, and scientists have found they are warming at a...
Oxford college votes to nix Queen's portrait over 'colonial history': report
Members of the Middle Common Room at Magdalen College voted to removed the monarch's portrait by a substantial majority, according to minutes obtained by the popular UK political blog Guido...
It will be a long night for the Red Sox
The Astros entered Monday leading the majors in hits per game and fewest strikeouts per game, both overall and on the road.
Turkish mafia boss dishes dirt, becomes YouTube phenomenon
Sedat Peker, a 49-year-old fugitive crime boss, has been releasing nearly 90-minute long videos from his stated base in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Mayweather conspiracy theory is really infuriating Logan Paul: 'Shut the f--k up'
Following the fight, viral videos appeared to show Paul hanging on to Mayweather after taking a punch.
Bruins coach hit with hefty fine as Islanders series heats up
The deeper the playoff run, the harder it is to harness your emotions.
Cops seek help in hunt for man who killed Philadelphia Dunkin' Donuts manager
Authorities in Philadelphia want the public to watch “very clear” surveillance video of a heartless gunman who fatally shot a Dunkin’ Donuts manager during an armed robbery.
Job openings soar to new record as workers stay on sidelines
US job openings soared to a fresh record of 9.3 million in April while companies struggled to find new workers as the economy continued to heat up.
Eric Adams rips defund NYPD proponent Maya Wiley for private security: 'Highest level of hypocrisy'
The Post reported Monday that the Prospect Park South neighborhood association where Wiley lives in a $2.7 million historic mansion pays for a security guard to drive around the wealthy...
Vinyl record sales surge during pandemic
PORTLAND, Maine — Vinyl record sales surged during the pandemic as music lovers fattened their collections, and audio cassettes began a comeback as well, keeping business spinning at record stores....
This team is the first in the NHL to accept crypto payments
The San Jose Sharks will become the first NHL team to accept cyptocurrency payments, joining other pro sports teams from the NBA and MLB in embracing digital currency.
J&J testing if shelf life can be extended as millions of doses set to expire
Demand for all coronavirus vaccines has plummeted since mid-April.
GOP lawmaker lets New Yorkers blast Gov. Cuomo on rolling billboard
An upstate Republican lawmaker arranged for a van with a three-sided digital billboard to circle Albany's Capitol building on Tuesday and display messages directed at Cuomo.
Burger King revives Chick-fil-A sandwich war with LGBTQ donation
The burger monger just flame-broiled queer rights critic in a Pride Month tweet.
'Kim's Convenience' shuts down after 'painful' five seasons
A show once lauded for its lighthearted depiction of Korean-Canadian culture is now under attack by its own stars.
Oh baby! Woman claims she gave birth to 10 kids at once
A South African woman has reportedly given birth to 10 babies at once -- smashing a world record set just last month.
Golf star falls excruciatingly short of qualifying for US Open
Rickie Fowler came up just short — one roll of the ball — in his last shot at avoiding sitting out another major when he failed to get through U.S....
Hard to bet on this Mets starter versus Orioles
We backed David Peterson (1-4, 5.89 ERA) twice and he has made us regret our decision.
This sonic toothbrush and water flosser set will make your dentist smile
It’s time to start improving your oral health so you can get healthier teeth and not have to dread your next dental checkup.
Suns star pulls up to playoff game in wild car
Devin Booker is riding in style. The Suns guard pulled up to Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Monday in a Chevrolet Caprice that featured gold wire-spoked wheels....
'We cannot let that happen': Fauci warns how Indian COVID variant could impact US
Anthony Fauci said he feared that the so-called Delta variant, B1.617.2, could overtake the highly-contagious UK variant, known as B117, in the country.
Woman shows up to son's funeral — after she was declared dead
Shocking video captured the moment an Indian woman unexpectedly showed up to a memorial for her late son -- after she was declared dead of COVID-19.
Kevin Durant slams ESPN analyst for his 'f--kin lie'
Kevin Durant says ESPN's Jay Williams lied on national television about an apparent encounter they had years ago.
French lecturer reaches for stars with astronaut application
The 38-year-old is taking advantage of a European Space Agency initiative to run an open recruitment drive for new astronauts for its manned flight program.
Marine recruit dies during grueling boot camp phase dubbed 'The Crucible'
Pfc. Dalton Beals, of Pennsville in Salem County, died Friday during the culminating event at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina.
'Hardcore' felon and 'bad man' caught red-handed peeping on mom, teen: sheriff
Santos Pantoja, a 39-year-old married ex-con who previously served prison stints for manslaughter and burglary, was caught on camera prowling outside an Auburndale home.
'Word salad': Critics blast Maya Wiley's 'trauma-informed care' plan to shift $1B from NYPD
Democratic mayoral candidate Maya Wiley's plan to take $1 billion from the NYPD to provide what she calls "trauma-informed care" in city public schools won't solve the crime problem, critics...
California sea lions face 'unprecedented rate of cancer'
According to a study published in December in Frontiers in Marine Science, almost 25 percent of adult California sea lions end up with this cancer, the highest prevalence of cancer...
Michael Strahan 'shocked' by former Giants coach's death
Jim Fassel's death came as a shock to one of his former stars.
Inside the international app trick that led to one of the largest gang and drug busts of all time
A "couple of beers" between US and Australian law enforcement officials morphed into a sprawling, sophisticated international criminal underworld takedown that thwarted dozens of murders.
Shepard Smith, NBA host land big Olympic roles
Shepard Smith will be a TV host for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, The Post has learned. Smith, the news anchor, will co-host CNBC’s primetime coverage with Meghan Triplett. It will...
California mom suspected in son's death arrested after nationwide manhunt
Samantha Moreno Rodriguez, 35, of San Jose, was taken into custody on a nationwide warrant for open murder by a task force led by the FBI’s Denver field office, Las...
World economy to grow 5.6 percent, the highest level since 1973
The World Bank is upgrading the outlook for global growth this year, predicting that COVID-19 vaccinations and massive government stimulus in rich countries will power the fastest worldwide expansion in...
Are Walmart's free phones a privacy risk?
Privacy experts are raising flags about Walmart’s plans to give 740,000 employees free smartphones that the company says will improve worker productivity.
Salvadoran woman freed from jail after 30-year abortion sentence
The woman was arrested in October 2012 after going to a hospital with bleeding injuries caused by what she said was a fall while carrying out chores.
NYT editorial board member: 'Disturbing' to see 'dozens of American flags' on LI
MSNBC contributor Mara Gay said Tuesday that she was "disturbed" to see "dozens of American flags" flown by Donald Trump supporters during a weekend trip to Long Island, New York. The left-wing editorial board...
The 30 best early Amazon Prime Day 2021 deals to shop now
Amazon Prime Day isn't until June 21 and 22 this year but you can already shop some of the company's early deals!
Oldest male chimpanzee in US dies at San Francisco zoo
Cobby was 63 and was brought to the San Francisco zoo in the 1960s.
Paris Hilton invests in NFT platform, joins as adviser
The hotel heiress revealed that she has invested in Origin Protocol, a decentralized platform that's focused on launching NFTs, and is joining the company as an advisor.
Spoil Dad this Father’s Day with a home-cooked meal from HelloFresh
Want to impress your dad this Father's Day? Cook him a home-cooked meal with the help of HelloFresh's meal delivery kits.
Comic in hot water for golfing in Yellowstone, other national parks
Massachusetts comedian Jake Adams is facing fines — and possible jail time — for hitting balls in several national parks as part of a publicity stunt.
The question that turned Kevin Durant interview really awkward
After Kevin Durant completely dominated in the Nets' Game 2 win over the Bucks, he was reminded of the worst injury of his career.
WTO panel considers easing protections on COVID-19 vaccines
Envoys from World Trade Organization member nations are taking up a proposal to ease patents and other intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines.
New ranked-choice poll reveals who is leading NYC’s mayoral race
The Democratic primary for mayor will be the first citywide election to use a ranked-choice voting system — but the new system may ultimately not matter.
Bidding for Blue Origin seat to space hits $3.5M after Bezos announcement
The flight to the edge of space is set for July 20, and it's lured about 6,000 bids from more than 140 countries, according to Blue Origin.
Sarah Feinberg tapped as new MTA chair, first woman in the role: official
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has nominated her to replace Pat Foye.
Foo Fighters to play first concert back at Madison Square Garden
The "Everlong" band will play the first concert at the venue in more than 460 days after it shuttered due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Food for thought: Plant-based eaters have an advantage when it comes to COVID, study says
Researchers have revealed that plant-based eaters are 73% less likely to come down with severe COVID-19, while pescatarians are at a 59% reduced risk, compared to those who include land...
Biden senior officials have family working for feds -- despite president's rule
Secretary of State Tony Blinken, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki each have one direct family member working for the federal government.
Aaron Rodgers wasn't bluffing
Aaron Rodgers isn't blinking.
Who is Greg Grippo from Katie Thurston's 'Bachelorette' season?
There are nice guys — and then there are niece guys. During the Season 17 premiere of "The Bachelorette," leading lady Katie Thurston was introduced to 29 potential future husbands....
Why a cicada is being blamed for a car accident
A cicada was part of a "large swarm" that descended on a black Chevrolet Monday afternoon in the East End neighborhood of Cincinnati, local police said.
NBA exec's Twitter has him in hot water once again
Daryl Morey's Twitter has cost him again.
Chris Harrison exits 'Bachelor' franchise after racism controversy
Harrison, who's hosted the ABC series and spinoffs since 2002, reportedly received an eight-figure settlement and is stifled by a confidentiality agreement.
Fans comfort Pat Sajak after loss of family pet revealed on air
“We recently had to say goodbye to Stella,” the host said of his beloved 12-year-old dog.
Principal quits after student in blackface, two others reenact George Floyd murder
Rachael Ayers stepped down from Mead High School in Longmont, where three students, including one in blackface, acted out the police-custody murder of Floyd.
Dana White uses Kim Kardashian to mock Logan Paul fight
Dana White just went there. The UFC president compared Logan Paul to Kim Kardashian while expressing his disapproval of the YouTuber's exhibition fight with Floyd Mayweather on Sunday. "That wasn’t...
LeBron James is already plotting his revenge
LeBron James is plotting his revenge on social media.
Off-duty firefighter busted for threatening teen with imitation gun: cops
Eric Wachter threatened a 19-year-old, who he did not know, with the weapon during an argument Monday.
It's making gamblers 'sick' to keep backing the Yankees
The Yankees, the preseason American League favorites, have slipped to fourth in the East standings.
'Pioneer Woman's nephew charged with DWI
Prosecutors charged Caleb Drummond with driving while impaired and for driving with open container, according to TMZ.
Woman fighting for life after twin rescues her from crocodile attack
A 28-year-old British woman is reportedly fighting for her life in Mexico after being attacked by a crocodile — which her twin sister fearlessly fought off.
TSA sees highest number of travelers in airports since start of the pandemic
Airports screened 1,984,658 people at checkpoints on Sunday, the highest since the start of the pandemic.
Kamala Harris’ response to border crisis a head-scratcher: I haven't 'been to Europe' either
Lester Holt pointed out that Kamala Harris has ignored calls to visit from not only Republican lawmakers but Congressman Henry Cuellar, a Democrat who represents a border district in Texas.
Videos capture giant sinkholes swallowing cars in Israel and China
In just over a week since a massive sinkhole opened up in Puebla, Mexico, and just three days since another cavern appeared in Jiangxi, China, the shocking phenomenon has turned...
Surgeon free to practice again — despite branding patients' livers with his initials
The infamous surgeon who was suspended for branding patients' livers with his initials has reportedly been deemed fit to practice again by a UK medical review board. The twisted medical...
Video shows brother of NBA center getting robbed at gunpoint in Atlanta
Enes Kanter posted video Sunday of his younger brother, Ahmet, and his two friends handing over their belongings earlier that morning to four armed men inside a parking deck in...
Americans got richer off bitcoin than any other country in 2020
Americans got richer off bitcoin than any other country last year — pocketing $4.1 billion in profits as the price of the volatile cryptocurrency soared to $29,000 from under $10,000,...
Ninety percent of sharks mysteriously wiped out nearly 20 million years ago
In a paper published Thursday in the journal Science, Yale University oceanographer and paleontologist Elizabeth Sibert and Leah Rubin wrote that shark populations have still not recovered from the abrupt die-off.
UK cop admits raping and killing Sarah Everard after kidnapping her
Wayne Couzens pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey courthouse to kidnapping and raping the 33-year-old marketing executive whose death in March sparked a national awakening over women's safety.
Viral video shows women twerking on moving Chicago police SUV
Chicago police are reportedly investigating a viral video in which three females are seen twerking atop a marked patrol car.
Slap-re bleu! French prez smacked in the face while greeting constituents
Video shows Macron approaching a barrier to greet a man who, instead of shaking hands, slapped the 43-year-old leader on his left cheek.
PFL playoffs headed south for late-summer dates
Professional Fighters League will spend its summer in sunny South Florida.
Study finds postpartum mental health visits increased during pandemic
Nine months into the pandemic, researchers found an approximate 30 percent uptick in visits.
What a croc! These stilettos are here to erase all of your pandemic comforts
The comfort shoe of the pandemic has taken a dangerous turn. Baleciaga has unveiled its new collaboration with the rubber clog brand Crocs, in the form of a narrow heel,...
Anthony Rizzo drops pop-up, Manny Machado smashes home run on next pitch
Anthony Rizzo probably wants this one back. In the bottom of the eighth inning during the Cubs' game against the Padres, Manny Machado popped a pitch up to the first...
Who went home on Katie Thurston's season of ‘The Bachelorette’?
Katie Thurston knows who she wants -- and who she doesn't. After starting her tenure as "The Bachelorette," the 31-year-old marketing manager is weeding down the crop of 29 gentlemen...
Yang campaign stops listing event locations after being chased off by hecklers
Andrew Yang's mayoral campaign has been forced to start withholding the exact locations of its events -- after Yang was chased away by left-wing hecklers when he tried to troll...
Carbon dioxide levels hit 50 percent higher than preindustrial time
The average rate of increase is faster than ever.
Three killed, two wounded across NYC as bloody summer approaches
Shootings have surged across New York City by more than 68 percent so far in 2021, according to new NYPD crime statistics — with the typically bloody summer months still to come.
AOC blasts Kamala Harris for message to illegal immigrants
The Biden administration’s undoing of former President Trump’s border policies has prompted a flood of illegal migrants at the border.
The Clippers are just getting started
It took seven games, but the Los Angeles Clippers finally shook off the playoff demons and ousted Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks.
Jim Fassel went all-in to author his greatest Giants moment
Jim Fassel passed away early Tuesday morning.
Obama claims media stokes 'fear and resentment' among white Americans
Former President Obama is claiming right-wing media outlets of profiting by stoking "fear and resentment" among white people toward a "changing America."
Heartbroken mom mourns son killed in school shooting: 'He was so full of life'
The grief-stricken mother of a New Jersey high school student who was killed in a weekend shooting remembered how the 18-year-old gave her a “hug and a kiss” before leaving...
Damning report exposes widespread failings by military, cops in Capitol riot
The 128-page report detailing an extensive investigation into the riot showed a breakdown within multiple intelligence agencies and a lack of training and preparation for Capitol Police officers.
Suspect to likely face additional charges in death of 5-year-old
The woman arrested in the disappearance of a Samuel Olson will likely face additional charges, a prosecutor said — as a judge also increased her bond in her first court...
MTV VMAs return to Brooklyn to rock Barclays Center
There won’t be any sleeping in Brooklyn when the MTV Video Music Awards return to Barclays Center.
Capturing 'the real New York' for 'In The Heights'
"In The Heights" turns Washington Heights, with its bustling with bodegas, open fire hydrants and walk-up apartments, into caliente movie magic.
Man with Down syndrome is the best uncle ever
See the adorable bond between an uncle, who has Down syndrome, and his nephew in Holland, Michigan. Matthew, now 21, has been best buds with his sister’s son, Dominic, since...
Massive outage: Amazon, Reddit and HBO Max among large number of sites down
Several social media platforms, streaming services, and global news outlets -- including HBO Max, Hulu, the New York Times and CNN -- were hit early Tuesday by outages, blocking hundreds...
4 Muslim family members run over and killed were targeted over faith: cops
A man driving a pickup truck jumped a curb in Canada’s Ontario province and slammed into a Muslim family, killing four members and seriously wounding another in what police described...
Former Giants coach Jim Fassel dead at 71
Former Giants coach Jim Fassel died Monday night at the age of 71.
Texas woman accused of shooting nail salon owner during pricing feud
A Texas woman was arrested for allegedly shooting a nail salon owner during an argument over prices, a report said.
Talk of Blake Griffin's basketball demise is being proven wrong
Blake Griffin heard all the talk of his basketball demise.
Nets have Bucks 'playing right into their hands'
The Bucks performed dismally at both ends of the court, enduring their uncustomary second consecutive poor shooting night.
Secret US report from May 2020 said COVID lab leak should be investigated
A classified report from a top US government laboratory on the origins of the coronavirus concluded in May 2020 that the theory stating the virus leaked from a lab in...
Nets' super sub does it all James Harden out
Bruce Brown made his most important start of the year Monday night in place of the injured-again Harden.
Barack Obama talks race, says 'siloing' of media stokes US divisions
Former President Barack Obama said in a new interview that racial inequality, nationalization of politics and “siloing of the media” is contributing to the intense political divisions in the country.
Knicks coach was the best, and it wasn't even close
Tom Thibodeau did the best coaching job in the NBA this year.