June 13, 2021
Spectators injured by out-of-control vehicle at Texas mud racing event
Eight people, including spectators, were injured Sunday at a Texas mud racing event after an out-of-control vehicle plowed through a guard rail, a report said. Three of the victims were...
Two children, 6 and 8, critically injured in Cincinnati shooting
Two young children, ages 6 and 8, were among four victims in a shooting in Cincinnati on Saturday night, a report said.
Fiend who raped and murdered NJ Girl Scout dies in prison
A New Jersey man who raped and killed a 7-year-old Girl Scout after she knocked on his door to sell him cookies has died in prison, reports said.
CNN rips VP Harris' 'cringeworthy' response to border visit questions
Vice President Harris didn’t seem to have an answer to questions about a possible visit to the US-Mexico border – and critics are wondering why.
Suns sweep way into West finals after tempers flare
The Phoenix Suns roared into the Western Conference Finals for the first time in 11 years Sunday night with a testy 125-118 victory.
Armed suspect slashes man, steals his slippers outside Queens deli
The feud began with an argument over when the Queens deli closed, but quickly devolved when the suspect pulled out a knife, according to cops.
Bucks star plays controversial role in Kyrie Irving's injury
But maybe the game’s biggest play Giannis Antetokounmpo was involved in came when Kyrie Irving suffered his injury.
Islanders' netminder outduels NHL's 'best'
The evidence that Islanders goalie Semyon Varlamov was snubbed in the Vezina Trophy voting continues to mount.
Nets need their glue guy now more than ever
Jeff Green will be needed by the depleted Nets now more than ever.
Starter wants Mets to lift his pitching restriction
Joey Lucchesi would like to think he has earned a shot at working through the batting order a third time, but will the Mets give him that opportunity?
American moms are taking a stand against Critical Race Theory: Devine
The sleeping giant of the American Mom has been awakened and is “filled with a terrible resolve,” as Japanese Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto once said of the United States after his...
Louisiana rapper shot dead by members of a rival group
A 19-year-old Louisiana rapper was gunned down by members of a rival group of MCs -- who were arrested days later after a high-speed chase, cops said. Michael Brock, of...
Alarm bells are blaring for the Nets
Sometimes, it’s best simply to let the metaphor speak for itself.
Netanyahu's reckoning a sour ending for a transformative prime minister
Benjamin Netanyahu showed the opposite of grace as he exited from power on Sunday.
Over 5,800 USPS workers attacked by dogs last year
Over 5,800 USPS workers were attacked by dogs last year, the agency recently announced ahead of a campaign to highlight the issue.
Pelosi, AOC look to put to rest the latest spat over Omar comments
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tried on Sunday to put to rest the latest spat between congressional Democrats sparked by controversial comments from Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Islanders represent rude awakening for Lightning
If it is true that the Lightning represent a step up in class for the Islanders, the inverse is equally true, if not quite equally apparent.
High school students marked with Sharpie based on vaccine status for prom
New Hampshire high school students were marked with sharpies based on their vaccination status for their senior prom, outraging some parents and a local lawmaker who said the move was...
Gun ditched outside Eric Adams’ campaign office after wild fight on bus
An armed feud between two men on an MTA bus spilled into the street outside of Eric Adams’ Brooklyn campaign office on Sunday -- where the gunman tossed his firearm...
What will NYC's mayor-in-waiting do with six months from election to office?
Gotham’s 10 days of voting for mayor started on Saturday. Even in a close race, we will know the winner by early July.
Biden's illegal-immigration welcome mat caused disaster at the border
Finally, last week, Harris went to Guatemala and pleaded: “Do not come. The United States will continue to enforce our laws and secure our border.”
Kevin Durant may finally face burden he's tried so hard to avoid
Kevin Durant was asked after Game 1 if the Nets had enough to win this series if Harden didn’t reappear in it. He responded that he wasn’t thinking like that.
NYC's next mayor will struggle to overturn hard-left criminal justice 'reforms'
Violent crime in New York City is soaring: Murder is up 11.7 percent over last year; shootings, a staggering 68 percent. And it’s likely here to stay.
Another anti-Trump media lie and other commentary
Remember the media’s conviction that Donald Trump had ordered peaceful protesters to be cleared out of Washington’s Lafayette Park with tear gas last summer, so he could stage a photo...
Women call out Staten Island cyber-sicko for revenge porn, stalking
Jason Christopher Hughes has allegedly targeted at least 50 people, sending them obscene references to cannibalism, kinky sex and the occult.
White House walks back Biden comments on cybercriminal swap with Russia
The White House on Sunday walked back comments from President Biden that he’d be "open" to exchanging cybercriminals with Russia.
Coinbase to create its first NYC office
Coinbase, the San Francisco-based trading platform for bitcoin and other digital currencies, is setting up its first New York office, Realty Check has learned.
Mets manager's 'tough' day shades of infamous moment: Sherman
Unfortunately for the Mets — even while winning this “series” four games to three over the Padres — the last of these encounters had commonality with Nov. 1, 2015.
Letters to the Editor — June 14, 2021
The Issue: The discussion of law and order at last week’s Democratic debate for mayor. If any one of these five candidates becomes mayor, it will be the continuation of...
MTA cops catch three fake license plates in 30 minutes on RFK Bridge
MTA cops foiled three drivers in the span of just 30 minutes last week when the fraudsters tried to use fake temporary license plates to evade the toll on the...
Hospital lobby moves to kill COVID suit seeking to hold nursing home liable
New York's powerful hospital groups have taken steps to get a federal COVID-19 lawsuit against a Long Island nursing home tossed.
SC man murdered with mom had drunken alter ego: report
The murdered son of a prominent South Carolina lawyer acted so strangely when he was drunk that his friends allegedly gave his boozed-up alter ego another name. Paul Murdaugh --...
'Nash Bridges' movie reboot to star Don Johnson and original cast
From 1996 to 2001, Don Johnson played San Fran’s Special Investigations cop who nailed bad dudes on CBS-TV’s “Nash Bridges.” It’s now back as a two-hour movie.
More media lies about Donald Trump and Bill Barr debunked
Insisting that President Donald Trump had politicized the Department of Justice was a regular part of the media assault on him, yet a host of recent developments proves it was...
Maya Wiley can't contain her contempt for cops
Maya Wiley again proved what a disaster she'd be as mayor last week, by refusing to commit to not disarming cops.
Bucks' arena evacuated due to 'issue' following Nets game
Fiserv Forum, home of the Milwaukee Bucks, was briefly evacuated Sunday due to a false alarm not long after Game 4 of the team's second round series with the Nets.
Aaron Boone is 'very concerned' about spiraling Yankees
Gio Urshela called Sunday’s loss “a bad day.” The problem is, the Yankees have had too many of those.
Maya Wiley rails against billionaires — despite big-bucks backing by George Soros
George Soros, the 90-year-old liberal kingmaker often criticized by Republicans and others for his outsize political influence, has ties to Wiley dating back to the 1990s.
Police retirements surged after George Floyd killing, data finds
Cops across the country have been calling it a career since the murder of George Floyd in 2020 -- which sparked national scrutiny on policing, new research shows.
'Going to get in trouble with staff': Biden lets slip how he's handled to face press
A slip by President Biden at the G-7 summit Sunday may have revealed just how carefully his staff tries to handle the commander-in-chief when he faces questions from the media....
Nets handled by Bucks after losing star
The Nets' hold on this series with the Bucks may be seriously slipping away.
Woman makes shocking discovery inside thrift shop purchase
A woman who bought a set of second-hand nightstands at a thrift store got a blast from the past when she found an old note stuffed inside, she claimed in...
Islanders hold off Lightning in massive Game 1 win
The Islanders are off and running in the NHL semifinals.
LeBron distraught by concerning Kyrie Irving injury
LeBron James is very concerned about the health of his former title-winning teammate, Kyrie Irving.
CUNY professors' union rebukes Israel in pro-Palestinian resolution
The Professional Staff Congress, the union representing CUNY professors, has passed a one-sided resolution rebuking Israel for recent attacks on Palestinians.
Homeless man charged in assault on Washington Square Diner cook
A deranged homeless man was ordered held on bail Sunday for allegedly shoving a cook into a West Village diner window the day before.
Kid goes nuts after getting Novak Djokovic's French Open racket
What a racket…for the kid who received the ultimate souvenir at the French Open.
Meltdown costs Mets chance at sweep
As flames ensconced Jeurys Familia in the seventh inning Sunday, the call to the bullpen occurred a batter too late. And then it got uglier for the Mets.
Kyrie Irving's playoff future in doubt in major Nets blow
Irving left midway through the second quarter against the Bucks and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
NASA rocket launch will be visible from New York City this week
A rocket set to launch from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia at 7 a.m. Tuesday will be visible on the East Coast, including in New York, New Jersey and...
The Yankees are turning into a dumpster fire
The Yankees lost for the seventh time in nine games in a 7-0 defeat to the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
'Good Whale Hunting': Lobster diver 'gulped by humpback' wants Matt Damon to play him
The Cape Cod lobsterman who claims he survived nearly being swallowed by a whale says he could see the “Good Will Hunting" star portraying him in a potential Netflix movie...
Luxury condo building success crucial to Manhattan FiDi
The epic conversion of One Wall Street from offices to luxury condos poses a big risk for developer Harry Macklowe, who’s invested $1.5 billion in the landmarked former Irving Bank...
Troopers union head backs Eric Adams for mayor, say he's tops on NYC safety
The head of the union representing 4,000 New York State Police Troopers is backing Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams for mayor.
New COVID sensor can smell virus in crowded room: researchers
The highly accurate ceiling-mounted sensor takes as few as 15 minutes to raise a coronavirus alarm, says development firm RoboScientific.
'The Chi' star Curtiss Cook breaks down Otis 'Douda' Perry
Otis "Douda" Perry (Curtiss Cook) has walked a fine line since entering "The Chi" universe in Season 2 of Showtime's gritty, Chicago-based drama.
Odell Beckham's injury recovery 'will blow your mind'
Odell Beckham was back to making one-handed catches in a workout last week with several of his Browns teammates.
Funeral held for Belize police chief allegedly killed by socialite
Slain top cop Henry Jemmott, 42, was buried in his hometown of Dangriga on Saturday, two weeks after Canadian socialite Jasmine Hartin, 32, allegedly shot him with his own service...
Nets get boost with injury return for Game 4
Nets big man Jeff Green was cleared to return for Sunday’s Eastern Conference semifinal Game 4.
Referee ripped for not noticing UFC star's dangling arm
Jamahal Hill's fight at UFC 263 did not end immediately when his left arm was dislocated by Paul Craig.
Benjamin Netanyahu ousted as Israeli PM after 12-year rule
Benjamin Netanyahu, the longest serving Israeli leader, was ousted as prime minister after Israel's parliament, voted to form a new government made up of a coalition of opposition groups.
No laughing matter: Washington Square Park unrest escalates as ‘Joker’ fight breaks out
Cops said no arrests were made Saturday night into Sunday as out-of-control revelers once again packed the famed Greenwich Village green space.
Biden pressed on China's human rights abuses, G-7's response
President Joe Biden said Sunday that the G-7 has taken "plenty of action" against China's human rights abuses against 1 million Uighurs in the country.
Two dead, 19 wounded in weekend of heavy gun violence in NYC
At least two men were killed and 19 people wounded in shootings in the Big Apple this weekend, as gun violence continues to skyrocket with no end in sight, police said.
Novak Djokovic storms back to win French Open in five-set thriller
The win gives Djokovic 19 career Grand Slam titles.
Mayoral hopeful Eric Adams rips 'open disorder' in NYC parks
Mayoral hopeful Eric Adams decried the "open disorder in our parks" after The Post reported on recent violence and vandalism at Washington Square Park.
'Disastrous' bail reform was factor in NYC crime spike: ex-NYPD commissioner
New York City crime is surging after decades on the decline because of "disastrous" liberal criminal justice reforms, former NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton said Sunday.
Tea time! Biden, first lady meet Queen Elizabeth as prez wraps up first leg of Euro trip
Joe Biden and Jill Biden are having afternoon tea with the monarch at Windsor Castle, her family home, at the end of the G7 summit.
Jazz have to hope star is right about his latest injury scare
The 24-year-old Mitchell missed the final 16 games of the regular season with a sprained right ankle
Biden 'open' to Putin's offer to exchange cybercriminals
Speaking during the conclusion of the G-7 summit of world leaders in Britain, Biden was asked about Putin's proposal about each country turning over cybercriminals.
Runs will be scarce in this AL battle
The Royals and A's will score less than nine runs on Sunday.
Brooklyn borough president candidate gets a boost from celebs
“These are the guys who watched me when there was no lights, no chance or idea of me serving publicly and still believe in my ability to elevate this great,...
Yankees have another Aaron Judge injury concern
The right fielder was held out of Sunday’s lineup against the Phillies.
At least 12 killed in massive gas line explosion in China
The blast ripped through a crowded section of Shiyan around 6:30 a.m. local time, reducing several buildings to rubble near a vegetable market packed with shoppers, Beijing News said in...
French Open officials defend handling of Naomi Osaka threat
French Open officials believe they handled the Naomi Osaka situation properly.
The wager NHL bettors should make on Islanders-Lightning
The New York Islanders will meet the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup semifinals for the second consecutive season, and once again the former are sizable underdogs.
Naked mother who threw kids from fire escape faces attempted murder charges
The Brooklyn mother who threw her two young children — including a newborn baby — to the courtyard of below her second-floor Brownsville in a harrowing incident now faces attempted...
'He was gone': Soccer star suffered cardiac arrest before being saved
Christian Eriksen suffered cardiac arrest when he collapsed during Denmark's European Championship match on Saturday, team doctor Morten Boesen said, adding that before the 29-year-old was resuscitated, "he was gone."...
Boy, 9, accidentally shot by father during road rage incident: cops
A 9-year-old Houston boy is in critical condition after he was mistakenly shot in the chest by his father who had pulled out his gun during a road-rage incident, authorities...
12-year-old girl arrested for allegedly starting four fires
A 12-year-old girl in California has been arrested for allegedly going on an arson spree that sparked four blazes, authorities said. The girl, who has not been identified because she's...
Pair of grisly Queens car wrecks leave multiple people dead
Two men are dead after a pair of overnight car crashes in Queens, according to police. One crash in South Jamaica and in the second crash a suspected drunk driver...
Biden, G-7 nations pledge $100B to poorer countries to curb global warming
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden spent about 30 minutes inside the Sacred Heart and St. Ia Catholic Church in St. Ives in the southwest of England.
Soccer star sends message from hospital after collapsing during Euro 2020 game
Christian Eriksen, 29, was recuperating Sunday at a Copenhagen hospital after the terrifying medical episode during the match against Finland in Parken Stadium, the Danish Football Association said.
Giuliani rips Biden for 'caving into Iran' over nuclear deal
“He’s caving in to Iran before Iran even wants to make a deal,” Rudy Giuliani told John Catsimatidis on his WABC 770 AM radio show in an interview that aired...
Bet on the experienced pitcher in this NL clash
Antonio Senzatela will lead the Rockies past the Reds Sunday in Cincinnati.
Give your feet a happy home with these $23 memory foam slippers
It may be the warm-weather season, but it doesn’t mean our feet won’t get cold, especially for those who enjoy cranking up the A/C.
Stay on track of your health vitals with this smartwatch on sale for over 70% off
It’s a handy accessory that can be of immense help when starting a new fitness journey or even just staying on top of your health.
Local TV anchor who broke Clinton tarmac story dead at 45
Christopher Sign, 45, was found dead Saturday morning by Hoover police in his Scout Terrace home. The death is being investigated as a suicide.
How do I get back into the workforce after a long gap?
The job search is hard enough as is, but it's time to prepare for the difficult transition back to the workforce in a daring new challenge, Greg Giangrande writes.
MBAs are surging thanks to advancements in online education
Thanks to an increase in online class offerings during the pandemic, MBA programs around the country are becoming more accessible for those looking for a graduate degree.
Overnight mass shootings in three states stoke fears of bloody summer
Following shootings in Austin, Chicago and Savannah, officials are worried the United States could see an increase in gun violence across the country this summer.
Yankee solid in return: 'good to get one out of the way'
Zack Britton threw a scoreless inning in an 8-7, 10-inning loss to the Phillies after he missed the first 2¹/₂ months of the season while recovering from elbow surgery during...
UFC middleweight champ cruises in title defense
Adesanya spent the bulk of his successful middleweight title defense pounding the lead right leg of the Italian challenger and landing his typical precision punches.
Netanyahu set to lose power as Israel's parliament votes on new government
Lawmakers will vote to bring in a new administration while Benjamin Netanyahu's reign as Israel's Prime Minister is nearing its end.
Nets veteran's approach to guarding the Greek Freak
Nets veteran Blake Griffin said he won't be the only one guarding Giannis Antetokounmpo in Sunday's Game 4 against the Bucks.
Mets star relieved home fans are on his side now
Francisco Lindor is enjoying Citi Field much more now that he’s being cheered by Mets fans.
Iowa man gets 10 years behind bars for brutal beating over face mask
Shane Wayne Michael was sentenced to 10 years in prison after he reportedly attacked a man who requested he pull his mask up over his nose, at a Des Moines...
Bow-wow! Meet the 4 new breeds at the 2021 Westminster Dog Show
It's time to raise the roof! The Westminster dog show is this weekend — and you'll meet four fab new breeds this year.
Famed dog handler misses out on Westminster Dog Show after crash
Bill McFadden, who was the handler for the 2018 best in show, was hit by a truck while driving with 10 dogs. The dogs were fine but McFadden was hospitalized...
Islanders vet motivated by 2020 playoff injury setback
TAMPA — The Islanders had to play a majority of the 2020 Eastern Conference finals without center Casey Cizikas, who suffered a detached retina and was ruled out of last...