June 14, 2021
'Gone Girl' actress dies after she's struck by scooter in hit-and-run
Actress Lisa Banes, who appeared in the movie “Gone Girl,” died on Monday due to injuries sustained after getting struck by a hit-and-run scooter driver on the Upper West Side,...
Returning Islander shouldn't expect his spot back
Barry Trotz had said there was no guarantee Oliver Wahlstrom would be plugged right back into the Islanders’ lineup once he recovered from his lower-body injury.
Shake Shack manager sues NYPD unions over milkshake 'poisoning' scandal
The manager of the Lower Manhattan Shake Shack at the center of last summer's milkshake "poisoning" scandal has filed a federal defamation lawsuit against the NYPD unions.
Tennessee infant died of starvation after mother's overdose
An infant strapped into a car seat died of starvation and dehydration in his Tennessee home while his mother lay dead from a lethal dose of meth and fentanyl, a...
Schumer apologizes for using 'retarded' to describe disabled children
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is "sincerely sorry" after he used an "outdated and hurtful" term to describe disabled children during a recent podcast appearance.
This Phil Mickelson storyline isn't the whole truth
Phil Mickelson is the hometown boy with a chance to complete the Grand Slam -- only its not that simple.
Thief steals $900 Cuban links chain from 4-year old in NYC
A robber snatched a $900 Cuban link gold necklace from a 4-year-old kid in Washington Heights on Saturday, sources said.
Mets pitcher saves rotation spot with gem in win over Cubs
David Peterson took the latest clamors for his removal from the Mets rotation — not that the team is overflowing with viable alternatives — and launched them into the night....
Bumbling Biden's G-7 and NATO summit performance only boosts US, Euro foes
It’s been all smiles and cheers for Joe Biden on his first foreign tour rolling out a foreign-policy agenda focused on China. And, for the most part, European leaders are...
Ex-Mississippi lawmaker shot dead at home where sister-in-law's body found
Ashley Henley, who served in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 2016 to 2020, was found dead from a gunshot wound in rural Mississippi.
Versatile Islanders defenseman stepping up in 'huge' way
As soon as the NHL calendar flipped to the playoffs, Ryan Pulock began to find the back of the net.
NBA great knows all about the 'pain' Kyrie Irving is going through
Isiah Thomas grabbed his right ankle while writhing in pain, just like Kyrie Irving did Sunday.
Time for Nets to prove they're a true team
If the Nets survive to Thursday, July 22, which is when Game 7 of the Finals is scheduled, then they will officially have survived Tuesday, June 15.
Calls grow louder for Breyer to retire after McConnell vow
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell raised the stakes by refusing to commit to giving a Biden nominee a vote in 2023 if Republicans retake the Senate in next year's midterm...
Olympic hopeful blames burrito for positive steroid test
American track and field star Shelby Houlihan received a four-year ban after testing positive for nandrolone, a result she blames on a pork burrito.
Maniac who allegedly raped woman in Queens last year found hiding in Georgia
The maniac allegedly responsible for the brutal rape of a Queens woman last year has been arrested -- after authorities found him hiding out in Georgia, prosecutors announced Monday. Rony...
Vacationer dies while snorkeling in Florida Keys
Katherine Boukharov was pulled to shore and given CPR after she was spotted face down and motionless in the water at Bahia Honda State Park,.
Royal Marines opens bullying probe after recruit dies of apparent suicide
Connor Clark was found dead Saturday morning on train tracks near the Lympstone Village railway station after just three weeks of training, The Sun reported.
'Frustrating' problem is destroying the Yankees
BUFFALO — You can point to a lot of reasons why the Yankees are this far into the season and staring at an 8½-game deficit in the AL East, in...
Nebraska man accused of grisly Tinder murder sentenced to death
Aubrey Trail will be executed for murdering and dismembering Sydney Loofe, a store clerk he met through the dating app, in 2017. The sentencing is automatically appealed under Nebraska law.
NEW POLL: Adams, Garcia in dead heat as race reshuffles in closing days
The survey by the Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank, also showed Maya Wiley gaining significant steam as she has consolidated support from the city’s progressive activists in recent days.
WNBA stars go to battle over highlight: 'Girl shut tf up!'
Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith pulled off a nasty move against the Liberty Saturday night. The nastiness didn't end there, however.
Wild video shows teen beaten, robbed of his sneakers inside Bronx deli
Two men accosted the teen, punching and kicking him before tossing baking flour and butter at the victim, police said.
Inside the Rangers' monumental hire
The hiring of Gerard Gallant as the Rangers’ 36th head coach as first reported by The Post on Monday afternoon, will represent a marked change in approach.
Biden's G-7 gaffe sparks laughter from world leaders
President Joe Biden mistakingly thought South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was skipped during the introduction at the summit.
TikTok star chalk-slaps ex-boxing champ in ongoing feud
Corey B is the latest social media star to engage in professional boxing aspirations.
Elon Musk lists his 'special place' in San Francisco for $37.5M
The Tesla CEO vowed to sell off his entire real estate portfolio and revealed in a Monday tweet that he would officially sell his final home for a whopping $37.5...
White House backs repeal of 2002 resolution approving Iraq War
The Biden Administration has supported a measure that would repeal the "Authorization for Use of Military Force" resolution, authorized during George W. Bush's tenure in office.
Former Biden COVID adviser claims Americans could have sacrificed more
Andy Slavitt said Monday that Americans should have "done a little bit better" at self-sacrifice during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New York has vaccinated 70 percent of adults: report
Seventy percent of adult New Yorkers have reportedly received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, reaching the goal set to lift "virtually all" safety restrictions.
Facing China means spending more on defense, Joe —not just pre-K and windmills
President Biden isn’t known for austerity, except when it comes to defense. As part of his (welcome) emphasis on competition with China, Biden cajoled European countries at the G-7 summit into...
Jets keep status quo for final minicamp
The Jets’ two-day mandatory minicamp is the last chance for new coach Robert Saleh to get his team ready before training camp commences.
Blue's Clues: NYPD union tells members to rank these 3 candidates for mayor
Pat Lynch reportedly told PBA members to list three Democratic candidates for mayor-- Eric Adams, Andrew Yang and Kathryn Garcia.
Here's why Eric Adams plans to hit Andrew Yang with campaign finance complaint
Democratic mayoral hopeful Andrew Yang has benefited throughout the primary race from the help of an influential YouTuber and podcaster without properly disclosing the partnership, front-running rival Eric Adams is...
Marjorie Taylor Greene apologizes for comparing mask mandate to Holocaust
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene apologized Monday for likening mask and vaccination mandates to anti-Jewish laws enforced by Nazi Germany during the Holocaust.
Former NFL player charged with sexual assault of young girl
Tom Burke, 44, who played four seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, is accused of forcing himself on a young girl in St. Louis County, according to the Duluth News Tribune.
Defective COVID shots given at Times Square vaccination site
A COVID-19 vaccination pop-up site in Times Square may have accidentally been giving people faulty shots after an error with storing the vaccines.
Former Mets trainer speaks out against fans' criticisms
Ray Ramirez wants you to know: The Mets' spate of injuries this season isn't the trainer's fault.
'Big Baby' goes on bizarre Kyrie Irving rant: 'Got his a--'
It seems one former Boston Celtic thoroughly enjoyed watching Nets' star Kyrie Irving suffer a potentially devastating ankle injury.
NBA star tracking down brawling fan who went viral
Devin Booker's on the hunt for the viral "Suns in four" fan.
RuPaul is just getting started with more 'Drag Race' and tour to come
Miss Ru has another season of “Drag Race,” plus “All Stars,” plus a Paramount+ thing, plus she’s planning a movie, a game show and a New Zealand tour.
NYC eatery offers a week in Costa Rica to new hires
Restaurateur Lamia Funti, behind Lamia’s Fish Market in the East Village, opened Skorpios with chef loannis “Yiannis” Chatiris in midtown Manhattan on May 19.
Who is Blake Moynes? Meet 'The Bachelorette' crasher
Blake Moynes crashed Katie Thurstons season of "The Bachelorette" for his third attempt at finding love on the show.
Book describes how trendy fitness studios use cult-like tactics to attract followers
The author of the new book “Cultish” says that today’s trendy fitness studios are designed to attract followers who crave a sense of belonging -- by borrowing tactics from cults.
Public drinking bust leads NYPD cops to ex-con's illegal handgun
NYPD cops broke up a crowd of people drinking booze out of red plastic cups — and one of them turned out to be an ex-con with an illegal handgun...
'Us' takes a twisty marital journey through Europe
"Us" is about a couple's last-ditch attempt to save what's left of their crumbling marriage during a three-week sojourn through Europe with their mopey 17-year-old son. But there's much more...
NYC girl who hid in closet during murder gifted trip to Disney World by NYPD detectives
Responding officers were so heartbroken by the 9-year-old girl’s experience they raised “several thousand dollars” to send her to Disney with relatives.
Creators of animated 'Harley Quinn' series had to ax this R-rated Batman, Catwoman scene
The creators of the animated Batman spinoff "Harley Quinn" say they were told to spike a scene where the Caped Crusader performs oral sex on Catwoman.
Children's vision worsened during the pandemic: study
The pandemic increased Americans’ screen time -- and deteriorated their eyesight.
Fans of 'Finding Nemo' are going crazy over dark movie theory
Podcasters conjectured that the character of Nemo never actually existed, and was merely a figment of his father Marlin’s imagination as a way to cope with the loss of his...
Philippines offering free cow to those who sign up for COVID vaccine
The cows, supplied by local donors and worth about $628, could be a ticket out of extreme poverty for some residents, the outlet said.
Letters to the Editor — June 15, 2021
The Issue: Rep. Ilhan Omar’s comments comparing the United States and Israel to terrorist groups. If the Democrats are to salvage any respect and show any sense of fairness and...
Maya Wiley embodies elite lefties' resolve to destroy ordinary American life
With the collapse of the mayoral campaigns of progressives Scott Stringer and Dianne Morales, the Democratic hard left has coalesced around Maya Wiley. A recent poll shows her in third...
Trevor Lawrence off to 'frustrating' start with Jaguars
The Jaguars are treading lightly when it comes to Trevor Lawrence's hamstring.
Village idiot: Mayor shrugs off Washington Square Park mayhem concerns
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio downplayed mayhem at Washington Square Park while he reiterated that the Parks Department will soon determine a proper closing time for the park.
Tom Brady shatters the moon in new Instagram video
Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans are over the moon about Tom Brady. And Tom Brady is over the moon about... electrolytes.
NBA star James Harden joins Saks board of directors
Brooklyn Nets hoopster James Harden has joined the board of the Saks luxury fashion site, even as he becomes one of its financial backers, the company said on Monday. The...
Nintendo factory to be turned into gaming museum
The Japanese gaming giant has announced that it will transform a factory where it once manufactured games into a museum for the company’s history.
Kurt Cobain's self-portrait doodle auctioned for $281,250
Smells like someone made a profit off the late rock star's self-portrait.
Wuhan lab was batty and other commentary
Pandemic journal: Wuhan Lab Was Batty Despite the insistence of Peter Daszak — a “longtime partner of the Wuhan Institute of Virology and one of the most staunch and outspoken...
Hunter Biden: Baby mama was 'basketball mentor' to daughter and Sasha Obama
The message was a response to Cecilia Browning, the general manager of the Georgetown building which housed the offices of Hunter's consulting firm Rosemont Seneca.
Cashier slaughtered in supermarket for telling man to wear a mask
A woman was shot dead after telling a man to put on a mask at a Big Bear supermarket in DeKalb, Georgia.
Yet more bloodshed and bedlam in NYC — as voters turn to Eric Adams for help
With bullets flying and predators and punks punching in the parks, it was another weekend of Big Apple bedlam and bloodshed — with summer yet to start. The nearly two...
No 'killer' instinct: Biden walks back Putin remark, calls him 'worthy adversary'
President Biden on Monday downplayed his previous description of Russian President Vladimir Putin as “a killer” — calling him “bright,” “tough” and a “worthy adversary” ahead of their upcoming summit...
Biden's cynical bid to gag Bibi on the dangers of Iran
It’s no secret Team Biden plans to restore the “dangerous” Iran nuclear deal, Bibi said, “I want to tell you, the American administration asked me not to publicly air our...
Rangers choose their next head coach
The Rangers have agreed to hire Gerard Gallant as their next head coach, The Post's Larry Brooks reported on Monday.
Mudrick Capital takes massive hit on AMC shares as short bet backfires
A big hedge fund's complicated mix of bets on shares of AMC Entertainment has reportedly backfired, spurring a loss that tanked its value by 10 percent. Mudrick Capital – which...
The Post's ranked picks for NYC comptroller
It’s a green-eyeshades job: The city comptroller helps manage public-employee pension funds and Gotham’s debt portfolio, vets city contracts and audits agencies, overseeing a staff of nearly 800.
'Catch and Kill' trailer highlights 'great risk' for Harvey Weinstein victims
The show — featuring two half-hour episodes each week — unfurls Ronan Farrows's intimate interviews with contributors to the Pulitzer-Prize winner's podcast and 2019 bestselling book, “Catch and Kill: Lies,...
Washington Square Park mini-dystopia is a preview of a Maya Wiley mayoralty
You think Washington Square Park is bad? Picture this: It’s July 1, 2022, and Mayor Maya Wiley’s new budget diverts $1 billion from the NYPD to her brand-new Department of...
Nets down to one of Big 3 for massive playoff game
The Nets have ruled Kyrie Irving and James Harden out for Game 5.
NATO members vow to counter threats from China, Russia
The communique released at the close of the NATO summit in Belgium emphasized that the alliance would challenge China's increasing influence militarily, economically and politically.
Top toque Daniel Humm eats up deal for $14.5M NYC penthouse
Humm paid $14.5 million for the four-bedroom, 4½-bath penthouse — half a million dollars over the duplex's last asking price of $14 million, property records reveal.
Biden denies Ukraine prez's claim that NATO 'confirmed' his country can join
President Biden on Monday directly denied Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's claim that NATO leaders agreed to allow his country to join the military alliance.
There is no reason to believe in these Yankees: Sherman
The 40 percent of the schedule that has been played has been so empty.
Ryan Lochte's Olympic hopes are fading
The Ryan Lochte comeback tour is off to a poor start.
Entry-level corporate lawyers now can make $200K or more
Pay for first year corporate attorneys has skyrocketed, with some New York firms now paying young graduates more than $200,000 starting salaries.
Fired WWE star threatens to ‘spill the tea’ on Vince McMahon
Former WWE star Lana has threatened to "spill the tea" on WWE chairman and CEO Vince McMahon’s company after being "silenced" for years.
Man accused of butchering his roommate cut corpse into pieces, authorities say
Christopher Collin Demmon, 33, was charged with a count of malice murder, after Justin Yeng Xiong's severed body was discovered behind a house.
Iran approves first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine
Iranian vaccine COVIran Barekat was approved after the country was faced with problems from importing enough vaccines.
TikTok bashes Billionaires' Row apartment asking 'just $22 million'
The apartment, located on the famed "Billionaires' Row," is receiving criticism on the social-media platform for being overly expensive, priced at "just $22 million."
Growing Mexican sinkhole swallows up local house
A gigantic sinkhole that popped up in Mexico last month continues to grow -- and has now swallowed up a nearby house. Only one bedroom and part of an outer...
CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour reveals she has ovarian cancer on show
Veteran journalist Christiane Amanpour, CNN’s chief international anchor, told viewers on Monday that she has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Who to bet in matchup of AL's best teams
The Rays’ lineup leads the league in strikeouts per game, while the White Sox lead the AL in both overall ERA and home ERA.
NJ cop fired for 'sexual adventure' with homeless mom will stay off force: report
Former North Plainfield police officer Mikeedwar Jean-Baptiste will not be reinstated after a judge dismissed his lawsuit.
Boy, 10, mauled by shark reveals moment he thought ‘I’m going to die’
A boy, 10, who was savagely mauled by a shark while snorkeling has described the horrifying moment he thought "I'm going to die." Jackson Bartlett was snorkeling with his dad...
This city has the highest percentage of million-dollar homes in the US
"The concentration of wealth and tech and entertainment seem to be driving California to be the leader," said Denny Ceizyk, senior mortgage writer for LendingTree.
Palestinian textbooks rife with anti-Semitism and violent propaganda: study
The European Union commissioned study found that textbooks with anti-semitism are being used by Palestinian children in schools.
'Even North Korea is not this nuts': Defector slams 'woke' Columbia
A North Korean defector who attended Columbia said even the regime she grew up in "was not this nuts" after she got a taste of "woke" indoctrination.
Biden admin continues plan to transfer historic 9/11 cutter to Indonesia
The US Coast Guard Cutter Adak is being sent to Indonesia, where it will be decommissioned Tuesday, amid outcry and attempts to preserve the historic vessel.
School board under fire after removing holiday names from calendar
Tom Tatem, a father of four, wants board members of the Randolph Township school district to be fired after they removed holiday names from calendars.
The wild story behind Yankees legend's hungover perfect game
On the morning of May 17, 1998, David Wells didn’t feel perfect.
Islanders legend explains inspiration for beer-crushing moment
Clark Gillies had some great moments during his playing time with the New York Islanders – and he is still making an impact on the team. During Game 4 in...
Human smuggler busted with 12 immigrants after police chase
An accused human smuggler transporting 12 illegal immigrants led cops on a high-speed chase before smashing his SUV in front of a Texas home.
Patriots star skips minicamp amid contract dispute
Around 90 players will be at mandatory minicamp for the Patriots this week, but one of New England's stars will be missing. Cornerback Stephon Gilmore, the 2019 NFL Defensive Player...
Luka Doncic has an enemy in Mavericks front office — and it's causing drama
There is drama in Dallas.
This long MLB losing streak will come to an end
A chance for the Pirates to snap their skid?
Kentucky community and technical colleges freeze tuition
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System’s Board of Regents voted Friday to keep tuition flat for the coming year.
7 of the least vaccinated zip codes in the state are in NYC
New York City is home to seven of the state's 25 least vaccinated zip codes, with rates far below the state's overall 69.9 percent inoculation rate.
California woman accused of killing son not a 'bad mom,' father says
Samantha Moreno Rodriguez who allegedly killed her 7-year-old son is not a "bad mom," the father of the slain boy said.
Lockdown-weary Americans are overrunning national parks
“Anywhere you go, there’s going to be a line,” said Libby Preslock following a recent visit to Utah’s Arches National Park.
Cheat the press? Biden excludes US reporters from ‘very good’ meeting with Turkish despot
President Biden said Monday that he had a "good meeting" with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after a last-minute decision to exclude US reporters from the room.
James Harden lashes out after 50 Cent spreads dating rumor
James Harden, 50 Cent and Saweetie are at the center of some apparent drama. The unlikely trio was trending on Twitter Friday after Harden shared a few cryptic messages to...
McConnell won't allow vote on Biden SCOTUS nominee if GOP regains Senate in 2022
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says he won't allow a vote on a Supreme Court nominee from President Biden in 2024 if Republicans win back the Senate.
Ex-Yankee explains why he 'hated' Joe Torre
Wells did not sugarcoat his feelings about his former manager.
Bone to pick: Dog show winner sparks controversy
The Pekingese who won the coveted Best in Show title at Sunday's Westminster Kennel Club dog show is fetching online criticism for allegations of animal mistreatment and cultural appropriation, along...
New poll shows there's a firm leader of the pack in NYC mayor's race
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is in the lead in the crowded Democratic primary for mayor, with a seven-point edge over former Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia, according to a new...
Madeleine McCann suspect breaks silence to slam probe as 'unbelievable scandal'
German national Christian Brückner, 44, accused prosecutors of persecuting him in a handwritten statement released Monday from prison.
England braces for delay in reopenings as COVID-19 infections rise
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce restrictions on social contact will remain in place because of rising COVID-19 infections.
Explaining the big changes coming under Georgia’s new election law
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp this year signed into law sweeping voting restrictions sponsored by Republicans.
Sumner Redstone’s Beverly Hills mansion sells for $27 million
Sumner Redstone's palatial California mansion overlooking Beverly Hills has reportedly sold for $27 million. The deceased billionaire media mogul, whose family still controls ViacomCBS, lived out the last decades of...
Why Broncos star isn't embracing the tempting Aaron Rodgers rumors
Who wouldn't want Aaron Rodgers on their team? If Rodgers does indeed get traded by the Packers, the Broncos have been favored to land the three-time MVP and one-time Super...
Can they emerge from the wreckage? 'The Morning Show' Season 2 Trailer
A new trailer for Season 2 of the Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon-led show dropped Monday ahead of its September premiere on Apple TV+.
Inside LA home where Iggy Azalea, neighbor are feuding over renovations
The 31-year-old “Fancy” singer moved into a $5.2 million Hidden Hills, California, home last week and is planning a new playground and a zip line on the property.
NYC hits new COVID-19 low on positivity
New York City has hit another COVID-19 low, with the city dropping to below 0.6 percent positivity rate over the last week, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday, as he...
Amazon tests warehouse robots it claims will reduce worker injuries
Amazon is testing robots that it claims will cut down on worker injuries at its warehouses -- a nagging problem that was recently highlighted by CEO Jeff Bezos. The robots...
US documents solve mystery of war criminal Tojo's remains
TOKYO — Until recently, the location of executed wartime Japanese Prime Minister Hideki Tojo's remains was one of World War II's biggest mysteries in the nation he once led. Now,...
House GOP members to push for censure of 'the Squad' over Israel comments
House Republicans are poised Monday to introduce a resolution censuring members of the progressive "Squad" over Rep. Ilhan Omar's anti-Israel and anti-US remarks.
Car swallowed by sinkhole in Mumbai, India
Gulp! A car in Mumbai disappeared into a huge sinkhole in this bizarre video — mere moments after the driver, Pankaj Mehta, safely exited the vehicle. While the parking space...
Caught: Homeless man arrested in Central Park mugging
Police have arrested a homeless man who they say punched a woman and stole her phone in Central Park on Friday.
Girl Scouts stuck with millions of cookies as sales crumble
Millions of Girl Scout cookies have gone unsold this year -- and it's not because of thinning demand for Thin Mints. Girl Scouts of the USA said it will be...
Family claims funeral home had wrong body in casket at father's burial
A funeral home in Michigan has left the family of Larry Tillman in disbelief after allegedly putting the wrong man in the casket during his burial.
Ad spending expected to hit new highs post-COVID
The advertising market is poised for a major rebound as the pandemic wanes, according to a new report. US advertising sales are expected to hit a new all-time high of...
Father allegedly killed kids to get back at mom for new boyfriend
A Spanish man allegedly drugged and killed his two young daughters before dumping their bodies into the sea – leaving their distraught mom wishing she could have died with them,...
Europe carbon prices expected to soar amid tougher climate goals
This is mainly due to a tougher EU goal of cutting emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.
Read the 'chilling' note a pilot left behind from early in the pandemic
Delta Air Lines has revealed the contents of a note left by a pilot at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, when planes were being sidelined.
NYC will hold massive ticker-tape parade next month to honor pandemic's 'hometown heroes'
New York City will hold a massive ticker-tape parade to thank the city's doctors and nurses along with other "hometown heroes" who helped get the Big Apple through the pandemic.
'Fastest production car you can buy': Jay Leno impressed by Tesla's Model S Plaid
Jay Leno, the retired late night host, managed to race one of all-electric vehicles down a California dragstrip in a blistering 9.43 seconds.
This is how gross the New York City subways have become
New York's post-coronavirus return to mass transit has been accompanied by a surge in train cars soiled with urine, feces, vomit, blood and more, according to internal MTA docs.
Malaysia's reef sharks stricken with mystery skin disease
KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 - Marine biologists are investigating a mystery skin disease afflicting whitetip reef sharks in Malaysia, with some early reports suggesting rising sea temperatures could be to blame. Named...
Chicago man jumps into Lake Michigan for 365th straight day
Dan O’Conor said he started jumping into the lake at Montrose Harbor on the city’s North Side last year to relieve stress.
Germany seeks to fine operators of Telegram messenger app
BERLIN — German authorities have launched proceedings against Telegram that could see the messenger app’s operators fined for failing to abide by laws requiring social media sites to police their...
Delta passengers and crew had to subdue 'unruly' off-duty flight attendant in disturbing incident
An off-duty Delta Air Lines flight attendant wearing a helmet and knee pads tried to commandeer the plane's PA system before he was taken down by fellow passengers.
Father of 89 kids, ‘world’s largest family,’ dead at 76 in India
The purportedly most prolific father in the world has passed away. He is survived by an estimated 38 wives, 89 children and 36 grandchildren.
NSA whistleblower released from prison
Reality Winner, a former US Air Force veteran jailed for leaking classified documents, has been released from federal prison, her lawyer said Monday.
NFL star: The Cowboys 'were always ass'
It appears Kyler Murray agrees with a good chunk of America about "America's Team." The Cardinals star quarterback played football for Allen High School, a suburb of Dallas less than...
One missed call: Maya Wiley’s plan to turn phone booths into Wi-Fi hotspots failed miserably
A new report reveals that Maya Wiley's deal deliver "universal broadband access" and convert old telephone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots fell far short of its goal.
Native NYer ID'd as first fatality after 13 wounded in Austin mass shooting
Douglas John Kantor, who was originally from Airmont, New York, died from his wounds a day after gunfire struck him and 13 others in downtown Austin.
Pair of top execs at electric truck maker Lordstown Motors suddenly exit
Lordstown Motors on Monday announced the sudden departure of its chief executive and finance head, just days after the electric truck maker warned that it may not have enough money to...
Massive chemical plant explosion in Chicago area prompts evacuations
The Rockton Chemtool plant -- about 100 miles northwest of Chicago -- exploded creating a massive conflagration that was visible as far as fifty miles away, reports said.
Tickle me? Hell, no: Stingray videos spark outrage among animal lovers
The most viral clip shows a skate laying on its back so that its mouth and gill slits evoke a smiling emoji. But many speculate that the animals were struggling...
Spanish soccer star dealt with Euro COVID drama with topless wife
Marcos Llorente dealt with the drama just fine. The 26-year-old Spanish soccer star was enjoying time away from the team with wife Patricia Noarbe after a positive COVID-19 test forced...
UFC fighter injures himself celebrating 7-second KO
Terrance McKinney's knockout celebration at UFC 263 was derailed by an awkward injury.
Teen busted in suspected Bronx road-rage killing has at least two priors
Luis Rivera, 18, has been charged with murder after police said he gunned down a man on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx on March 30, 2021.
Biden gives awkward fist-bump to Turkey's president at NATO summit
President Biden on Monday offered an awkward fist-bump to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Belgium at the annual NATO summit Monday.
10-year-old dies in river after saving sister
The body of Ricky Lee Sneve was recovered Saturday night, Lincoln County sheriff’s officials said.
Jets settle contract issue with crucial weapon on eve of camp
The Jets have settled a contract issue with one of their best players on the eve of minicamp. Wide receiver Jamison Crowder and the team have agreed on a renegotiated...
JPMorgan employees reportedly 'panicking' over orders to save text messages
Bankers at JPMorgan are "panicking" over recent orders from the megabank to save all of their work-related text messages — even if they were tapped out on personal devices and...
Death toll rises in massive gas explosion in China
The death toll from Sunday's massive gas explosion in central China has risen to 25, as rescue workers continue to sift through the rubble for survivors.
Get salon-quality results at home by using these on-sale beauty tools
Whether you’re looking for mani-pedi worthy soft skin or a flawless make-up application, adding a little machinery to your regimen can bring about unexpected results.
Fed weighs cutting stimulus amid recovery, inflation concerns
The Federal Reserve will analyze disappointing job growth figures and white-hot inflation while considering when to raise its benchmark interest rate from near-zero, where it has sat since March 2020.
NYC jails shift visitor policy for inmates starting next week
In-person visits at Big Apple lockups will resume next week -- and family members can start reserving time slots beginning Monday, according to the city Department of Correction.
Vladimir Putin: I'm surprised we haven't been blamed for BLM yet
Russian President Vladimir Putin brushed off serious accusations made by the U.S., including election interference, cyber crime and the detention and attempted assassination of Alexei Navalny.
Non-electric steaming is the travel laundry hack you need
The InstaSteam is a small packet made of all-natural minerals. These react with water, producing a powerful gust of steam that lasts up to an hour.
Apple finally releases secret Beats Studio Buds headphones
After years of anticipation and weeks of rumors, Apple has finally released the Beats Studio Buds.
'I won't give up': Soccer star breaks silence after shocking collapse
For the first time since his cardiac arrest, Christian Eriksen has released a message to the public.
Stringer dismisses sexual harassment claims as being from '30 years ago'
Scott Stringer in a TV interview Monday dismissed a sexual assault allegation leveled by a former waitress who earlier this month accused him of unwanted groping and kissing in 1992.
Fired Angels clubbie who tied Gerrit Cole to 'sticky' scandal adds another Yankee to list
Brian Harkins now alleges that Corey Kluber has also used his sticky mixture, along with Gerrit Cole.
China nuke plant facing 'performance issue' after radioactive leak report
A Chinese nuclear power station admitted Monday that it is dealing with a "performance issue" -- after the US was reportedly warned of a potential “imminent radiological threat" due to...
Shop 9 best early Prime Day deals on Amazon Echo, Alexa and Kindle
Amazon is hyping us up for Prime Day with early deals on Amazon devices, available through the main event on June 21 and 22.
BTS fans are loving it — but what is the Muster Sowoozoo festival?
The event heralded the end of BTS' eighth-anniversary celebrations, the BTS Festa, which marked their June 12, 2013, debut.
Woman killed, 3 injured when car slams into protesters in Minneapolis
A woman was killed and three other people injured when a car drove into a crowd of protesters in Minneapolis, following the shooting death of a fugitive who opened fire...
Black bear cub carcass found in Staten Island
A carcass of an injured bear cub was discovered in a Staten Island parking lot early Monday. Cops did not know how it got there or how it was hurt.
Tough deliveryman stabbed in the back — and still manages to drop off food
A 53-year-old deliveryman was randomly stabbed in the back while riding his bike through Brooklyn — but still managed to bring his customer their grub, cops said.
Kevin Hart trashes cancel culture supporters: 'Shut the f--k up!'
The comic-actor says things that used to be funny or accepted are now cancellable, and the possibility of old stand-up bits and tweets resurfacing could "bite you in the ass."
Costly adventure: Six Flags ride malfunction injures two
Two guests at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey were hospitalized on Sunday after a boat on the log flume ride "tipped on an angle."
Throwing shades: Biden accused of violating royal protocol during visit with Queen
President Biden is being slammed for violating royal protocol in his meeting with the Queen, after he couldn't be bothered to take off his sunglasses when he greeted the monarch.
Arrest made in fatal shooting outside Dream Hotel in NYC
Robert Johnson was arrested in North Babylon by the NYPD Regional Fugitive Task Force and Suffolk County Police Department Saturday and charged with murder, assault and criminal possession of a firearm.
Woman posts 'My Cat Is A Thief' sign next to her pet's stolen items
She's a cat burglar: An Oregon woman devised an unorthodox way to pay penance for her thieving feline — by posting a sign asking neighbors to reclaim items snatched by...
The main symptoms of COVID appear to have changed, expert warns
The main symptoms of COVID-19 appear to have changed -- with headaches and sore throats now more common than fevers and coughs, according to a warning by UK experts.
Woman fired for saying trans women are 'not women' wins appeal
A British woman who lost her job for saying transgender women are "not women" and that a person's sex cannot be changed won a battle against her ex-employer.
Golden girls! Three best friends that turn 100 in the same week dish on how they did it
Real-life golden girls Ruth Schwartz, Lorraine Pirrello and Edith “Mitzie” Moscou like to spend time together doing gentle exercise, playing board games and reminiscing about old times.
Repent! Alien contact could 'end life on Earth,' scientists warn
Alien contact could ultimately "end life on Earth" and we shouldn't seek to communicate with them as it risks "endangering mankind", according to experts. Their fears come after it was...
Search for sea turtles turns up $1.2 million in cocaine instead
A shipment of cocaine worth nearly $1.2 million was discovered on a Cape Canaveral beach by a wildlife manager who was patrolling for sea turtles.
The story behind David Wells' infamous perfect game
The Yankees enter mid-June approaching rock bottom. They have lost three straight games, were swept in two contests by the Phillies over the weekend and have dropped to 8 1/2...
Humans could make babies on Mars after new sperm discovery, study says
"These discoveries are essential for mankind to progress into the space age," said lead research author Professor Sayaka Wakayama, a scientist at Japan's University of Yamanashi.
Fan in 'serious condition' after horrifying fall during soccer match
A fan is in serious condition after enduring a horrifying plunge from the stands during Sunday's Euro 2020 match between England and Croatia. The incident occurred shortly after kickoff, with...
Ex-Green Beret, son plead guilty to helping Carlos Ghosn escape Japan
Michael Taylor, 60, and his 28-year-old son Peter Taylor both pleaded guilty to charges that they helped ex-Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn in his dramatic escape from Japan, according to reports.
Le'Veon Bell is making enemies with stunning takedown of Chiefs coach
Former Chiefs and Jets running back Le'Veon Bell raised some eyebrows over the weekend with his comments about Andy Reid – and his ex-teammate wasn't going to let it slide....
Netanyahu doesn't pull any punches, rips Biden on his way out of office
A defiant Benjamin Netanyahu spoke for more than half an hour, declaring that he would no longer keep his foreign policy disagreements with the Biden administration "behind closed doors."
Teen with his hands up tased for vaping on boardwalk in shocking video
"What is wrong with you?" one witness asked the police officers, after they zapped teenager Brian Everett Anderson with a taser in Ocean City, Maryland.
At least seven shot – one fatally – overnight in NYC, cops say
The deadly incident came around 12:40 a.m. Monday at Morgan Avenue near Stagg Street in East Williamsburg when a gunman approached two men, 33 and 38, sitting in a Ford...
Wait until Price is right to bet Canadiens
The Golden Knights are a juggernaut, and they might win the Stanley Cup, but they’ll have to get past Carey Price and a roster full of veteran skaters.
Bartolo Colon is still throwing complete games at 48 years old
Bartolo Colon still has it. Colon, now 48 years old, hurled a complete game on Sunday for the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League on just 90 pitches. He...
US diplomat's wife faces virtual trial in Harry Dunn's fatal car crash
An American diplomat’s wife who killed a UK teen motorcyclist in a 2019 wrong-way crash could face a virtual trial in the 19-year-old’s death, according to British Foreign Secretary Dominic...
Millions of sleep apnea devices recalled over potential cancer risks
Philips is recalling millions of devices — including sleep apnea machines and ventilators used for coronavirus patients — over concerns that a component could cause cancer, the company said Monday.
15-year-old girl killed by lightning while swimming at beach
The Tybee Island Police Department received a 911 call about 2:40 p.m. about a female who had possibly been struck as she swam in the ocean, the department said in...
Emmy nominated 'Ryan's Hope' star dead at 90
The salt-and-pepper-haired actor famed for playing domineering Dr. Seneca Beaulac on ABC's soap opera "Ryan's Hope" for more than a decade, has died. He was 90.
Bitcoin crosses $40K after Elon Musk says Tesla may accept it again
Bitcoin jumped nearly 10 percent late Sunday after Elon Musk tweeted that Tesla may resume accepting the cryptocurrency as payment.
Blind koala and her baby rescued from side of road
Love is blind for these animal rescuers. A completely sightless koala, named Venus, and her 5-month-old joey, Cupid, were saved from certain death after passersby spotted the "disorientated" animal on...
NATO to brand China a security risk as Beijing cries 'slander'
A day after meeting with leaders of the G7 nations in Britain, President Biden met with the NATO secretary-general to guarantee the US' commitment to the "sacred obligation" of the...
Judge tosses hospital workers' 'reprehensible' vaccine lawsuit
A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed by more than 100 employees of a Houston hospital system over its requirement that they be vaccinated against COVID-19. The Houston...
18-year-old killed, five others injured in boat crash
An 18-year-old man died and five other people were injured in a boat crash off the New Jersey shore early Sunday, a report said. The victims were in a pontoon...
Prime Peke! Wasabi the Pekingese wins Westminster dog show
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — The flavor of the year at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show: Wasabi. A Pekingese named Wasabi won best in show Sunday night, notching a fifth-ever win...
Police searching for motorcyclist accused of shooting Texas officer
Texas authorities are searching for a motorcyclist who allegedly shot a police officer during a traffic stop on Sunday night, a report said. The suspected shooter was identified by authorities...