June 24, 2021

Giants waive running back

The Giants on Thursday waived running back Ryquell Armstead.

Yankees star not interested in another Home Run Derby

Gary Sanchez is on a tear, but he's not planning on participating in the Home Run Derby next month in Colorado

Police stop 'exorcism' in Home Depot lumber aisle

Pennsylvania police claim they were called to a Home Depot on a report of “disorderly people having an exorcism” in the lumber aisle.

Islanders or Lightning will be facing this team for Stanley Cup

Artturi Lehkonen scored 1:39 into overtime, Carey Price stopped 37 shots and the Montreal Canadiens advanced to the Stanley Cup final.

Security footage shows Florida condo being pelted with debris moments before collapse

A resident of the Champlain Towers, which partially collapsed on June 24, 2021 due to the sinking foundation, shared footage from inside her apartment mere moments before the building collapsed.

St. John's season hangs in balance as star assesses NBA draft stock

The fortunes of St. John’s upcoming season will be hanging in the balance, as star wing Julian Champagnie decides on his future.

DoD contractor gets 23 years for leaking info to Hezbollah-linked boyfriend

A Pentagon linguist once attached to a special ops military facility in northern Iraq was sentenced Wednesday to 23 years in prison for leaking the names of informants and other...

Islanders and their boss relishing Game 7 shot

Islanders GM and president Lou Lamoriello is looking forward to his team's Game 7 against the Lightning on Friday night in Tampa.

Probe after off-duty Rhode Island cop shoots 18-year old

Pawtucket Police Officer Daniel Dolan followed an 18-year-old driving a black Audi into a parking lot before firing at the driver, surveillance footage shows.

Nets star has front-row seat to Liberty's blowout loss

Kevin Durant had front-row seat to Liberty's blowout loss.

Knicks may benefit from draft prospect's controversial college exit

The Knicks interviewed the 6-foot-9 Jslrn Johnson on Wednesday at the draft combine in Chicago.

'Good moos': Songwriter saves cow that escaped from CA slaughterhouse

One cow that escaped a California slaughterhouse is off to greener pastures. Grammy winner Diane Warren has offered to pay for the animal to go to the Farm Sanctuary.

Golfer's caddie savors life on PGA Tour after long prison stint

In a unique way, Harris English and Eric Larson are perfect together as player and caddie, because both know a thing or two about dark times.

'We’re gonna die': Condo residents recount deadly collapse

Survivors of the partial condo collapse in Surfside, Florida recalled how the devastation unfolded right before their eyes.  

Biden land management pick called for population control in master's thesis

President Joe Biden's pick to run the Bureau of Land Management argued in college that Americans should have a child limit like China.

Perv wearing Eagles jersey sought in sexual assault at beauty shop: cops

The pervert snuck up behind the victim and began to "lick her buttocks" as she bent over to grab an item from the refrigerator of the shop.

Fans aren't into MLB's new All-Star Game jerseys

Major League Baseball seems to have struck out with its freshly unveiled 2021 All-Star Game jerseys. 

Yankees pitchers 'had everything going' as tweaks pay off

Jameson Taillon had made a point to pitch more aggressively and also began throwing out of the windup for the first time since undergoing a second Tommy John surgery.

Jamie Stelter, co-anchor acted like 'high school bullies,' report claims

NY1’s Jamie Stelter reportedly made disparaging remarks about co-workers along with co-host Annika Pergament during Stelter's rise in stature inside the volatile newsroom, a new report claims. Stelter, who’s married...

Islanders may not have to face Lightning star in Game 7

The Islanders might be taking on a shorthanded Lightning team without its NHL-leading point producer in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup semfiinals Friday night in Tampa.

FAA group urges move to gender-neutral terms, no more 'airman' or 'cockpit'

The Federal Aviation Administration could see some changes to words that have been around for decades.

Nearly all US COVID deaths now among unvaccinated people

The Associated Press found that only 150 of the more than 18,000 coronavirus deaths in May were of people who were fully vaccinated.

Mets could target these pitchers before trade deadline

Fortunately for the Mets, at least a dozen teams figure to be sellers heading to the July 30 trade deadline. Many of them will be looking to shed contracts, which...

Awkward moment VP Harris reminds Biden about Florida condo collapse

Vice President Kamala Harris had to remind President Joe Biden about the deadly South Florida condo collapse before leaving a White House press conference Thursday.

Giants success could only hasten beloved coach's exit

The more the Giants do, the more likely he’s gone.

Kevin Durant fires back at NBA legend over critique

Kevin Durant isn't letting Scottie Pippen's comments go unchecked.

Long Island teen gets trapped inside bank vault turned dressing room

The Port Jefferson Fire Department opened up the vault. A Long Island teenager got stuck in a dressing room, which happened to be an old bank vault. Some creative work...

You will never guess the two leaders of the Travelers

Lesser-known names Kramer Hickok and Satoshi Kodaira lead at 7-under par after shooting 63s in Thursday's first round of the Travelers Championship.

Biden praises Harris for 'great job' on border, despite not visiting

President Biden backed Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of her trip to the US-Mexico border, telling reporters his besieged second-in-command has "done a great job so far" on the issue.

Sens. Scott, Booker, Rep. Bass announce deal on police reform bill framework

Just in time before a two-week recess for the Senate, Senators Cory Booker and Tim Scott along with Rep. Karen Bass announced their is a framework on a police reform...

Pete Hamill Way: Park Slope street named for late Post columnist and editor

The bit of street fronting what was once a Park Slope tenement in which Pete Hamill grew up bears the name of the recently-passed New York literary icon.

Mets owner creates stir with black jersey tweet

Mets owner Steve Cohen created a stir by tweeting: “All I know is we are one day closer to the black jerseys.”

Twitter tracks down mystery couple in viral proposal photos

A photographer visiting San Francisco's Sutro Baths captured a heartwarming wedding proposal. The problem? She didn't know the couple — so she turned to Twitter for help.

Dramatic video shows rescue efforts in basement of collapsed Florida condo

New video shows firefighters drilling in the basement of the partially-collapsed Florida apartment building Thursday as part of the ongoing search for survivors.

Bishops to Biden: There is no such thing as 'private' Catholicism

When Joe Biden was sworn in as America’s 46th president, he laid his hand on an ancient Douay-Rheims family Bible, a translation made by Catholics in France, where they’d taken...

When Mets outfielder is expected to return to lineup

The Mets' Brandon Nimmo has spent close to two months on the injured list after tearing a ligament in his left hand that was initially thought to be nerve damage.

Craig Carton co-conspirator should get nearly four extra years in prison: feds

A co-conspirator of convicted sports-radio host Craig Carton deserves more prison time, prosecutors said in new court papers.

Islanders haven't lost sight of end goal

Without a win Friday, the Islanders' season will end essentially in the same spot last season’s did.

The week in whoppers: CNN's outrageous omission, Biden's crime falsehood and more

From a headline from CNN to some comments from Stacey Abrams over voting requirements, The Post's Editorial Board tackles the latest in media and politics.

Eric Adams vows to be Lindsay-like mayor of the people — riding bike, subway

Eric Adams on Thursday promised to lead the Big Apple from the streets instead of City Hall — cycling around town, riding the subway and even doing his own laundry.

NFL exploited Carl Nassib coming out as gay

They’re the standard lines from the street cop in old movies: “OK, folks, nothing more to see here. Break it up and be on your way.” Raiders defensive end Carl...

Dems' bid to rewrite #DefundthePolice history — with help from the media

Guess who suddenly wants to give more money to the police: That's right — Democrats and the left, with President Joe Biden urging that COVID funds be used to hire...

Miami Heat, Marlins deliver supplies to rescuers at Florida condo collapse

Miami's sports teams played a helping hand in the city's latest tragedy. Tyler Herro and the Miami Heat along with the Marlins helped deliver supplies near the scene of a...

Top NYC towers are keeping it classy with new educational perks

From romper rooms to classrooms, lavish play spaces for children in upscale building are a perk that parents almost expect. Now, a few of the nation’s top towers are pushing...

West vs. Walmart: Kanye sues over retailer's knockoff Yeezy sneakers

Billionaire rapper Kanye West's complaint, filed Thursday in California court in LA, claims the giant discounter has been selling fake versions of his bizarre-looking Foam Runner slides.

Biden's anti-crime plan ignored his party's role in creating the urban crisis

It's a good thing President Joe Biden has announced an anti-crime agenda -- all while refusing to admit the Democrats have fuel America's rising crime rates for the sake of...

NYC won't 'be back' until empty office towers refill with workers

The Big Apple won't truly be back until employees return to their offices in significant numbers. So far, that isn’t remotely close to happening, especially not in still-ghostly Midtown.

McConnell accuses Biden of mixed messaging on infrastructure proposal

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said his optimism on a bipartisan infrastructure bill was “short-lived” following President Joe Biden’s remarks that he would consider vetoing the bill if it...

Yankees star breaks out of 'underwater' mini-slump

Aaron Judge felt like he had been “swinging underwater” lately, so he came up for air Thursday for a big day at the plate.

Helen Mirren talks 'Fast & Furious,' sexism and the royal family

Helen Mirren can check something off her bucket list: After two "Fast & Furious" movies, she finally gets behind the wheel in "F9."

Letters to the Editor — June 25, 2021

New York Post readers weigh in on President Joe Biden’s strategy for combatting the rising crime and gun violence in the US and the election of hardliner Ebrahim RaisiIran as...

'In Treatment' star John Benjamin Hickey on Colin's final therapy session

"In Treatment" ends its fourth season Monday night -- and Colin's final therapy session with Dr. Brooke Taylor is a disturbing, creepy, enlightening half-hour journey that rips the mask off...

Who is Kyrsten Sinema? The former Green Party flack who left the Democrats

Since being elected to the Senate in 2018, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema has drawn as much attention for her eye-catching outfits and hairdos as her politics.

Shocking before-and-after photos show destruction of deadly Florida condo collapse

Images show the 12-story Champlain Towers South Condo on Collins Avenue in Surfside from above before it “pancaked” and imploded into a massive pile of gray rubble.

Knicks zero in on Brooklyn stud at NBA draft combine

UConn sophomore combo guard James Bouknight met with Knicks brass this week at the draft combine in Chicago and made sure they knew he’s Brooklyn to the bone — worth...

Biden says COVID killed more Americans than US war in Iran

President Biden on Thursday said that COVID-19 killed more Americans than all wars of the past century combined — including the US war in Iran, which never happened.

'sMothered' clip: Meet the mom who artificially inseminated her daughter

If your mother wants to be the surrogate for her future grandchild, is that taking things too far? Maybe not: This mom already helped her daughter with at-home artificial insemination.

NFL helmet designs are about to get a whole lot more fun

The NFL has approved a plan where teams can use alternate helmets.

Alaskan baby dino fossils suggest 'polar dinosaurs' lived in Arctic year-round

Baby dinosaur fossils found in northern Alaska suggest that the reptiles lived year-round in the Arctic, and were likely warm-blooded, a new study revealed.

Pelosi says no to Senate compromise on infrastructure without House reconciliation

Not so fast, says Nancy Pelosi. The Speaker of the House said the House of Representatives would not take the Senate's bipartisan infrastructure deal without them passing a reconciliation bill. 

Food fest organizers sorry for 'ignorant' choice to boot Israeli vendor from event

The organizers of a canceled Philadelphia food truck event apologized for "causing harm to the Jewish community." 

Antivirus pioneer John McAfee's final hours in a Spanish prison revealed

John McAfee spent his final hours alone inside his jail cell in a Spanish prison, distraught over the decision to extradite him to the US on tax evasion charges.

'Banging' sound detected in rubble of collapsed Florida condo building

Rescuers have detected a possible "banging" sound coming from the rubble of the partially collapsed 12-story oceanfront condo building near Miami.

Lawsuit seeks to stop mega-tower from ruining the 'grandeur' of Grand Central

82-year-old preservationist, Christabel Gough, is single-handedly waging war against a 1,645-foot tower that's set to go up next to Grand Central.

A 9-year-old's vital warning: Making kids think in racial terms does enormous harm

Anyone who still can’t see the danger in promoting racial thinking in America’s schools — particularly of the sort that underlies critical race theory — should listen to Novalee. In...

ESPN hires Mark Messier after awkward Rangers pitch

The Rangers legend has been hired by ESPN as an NHL studio analyst on a multiyear deal, the network announced Thursday.

Miley Cyrus set to release Pride special as 'peaceful protest'

Miley Cyrus is set to release the Miley Cyrus Presents Stand By You Pride concert special on Peacock Friday, June 25 right in time for the final weekend of Pride...

Collapsed Florida condo was sinking for decades, researcher says

The Florida apartment building that partially collapsed on Thursday -- killing at least one person and trapping dozens of others -- had been sinking at an alarming rate for decades.

Baseball player sets off wild brawl by attacking pitcher with bat

Baseball's a team sport — even when you're fighting your opponents.

The Mets really needed this

Getting Michael Conforto back was huge for this team.

How 'Drag Race All Stars' Jan and Scarlet Envy celebrate Pride weekend

After a year of virtual drag shows, Zoom dance parties and chilly brunches on the sidewalk, queer New Yorkers are ready to celebrate.

'Something that will never leave me': Socialite breaks silence on death of Belize cop

Hartin said that her friend Police Superintendent Henry Jemmott urged her to get a firearms license after she told him that she'd nearly been raped.

US to evacuate thousands of Afghan interpreters before troops exit in September

​The Biden administration is planning to evacuate thousands of Afghan interpreters to other countries before the US pulls out its forces in September so they can prevent retaliation from the...

With Apple Daily's closure, China's grip on Hong Kong just got tighter

In Hong Kong, the Chinese Communist Party has won: It has forced the closure of Apple Daily, the former British colony's biggest pro-democracy news outlet. Management cites concern for its...

AG James blames gun trafficking, not bail reform, for surge in shootings

Letitia James downplayed the impact of bail reform and instead blamed the state's surge in shootings on gun trafficking from other parts of the country.

How to watch June's 'strawberry' moon this Thursday

You don't want to miss the last supermoon of 2021!

The paydays Mets' free agents can set themselves up for: Sherman

Michael Conforto is not the only Met who individually has much at stake with free agency approaching.

'Can't believe that this is actually happening': Relatives in Fla. building collapse wait — and worry

Anxious relatives of the nearly 100 people unaccounted for in the deadly partial collapse of a 12-story condo building near Miami waited in worry Thursday for word from their loved...

Hushing Biden whispers repeatedly during 'really creepy' Q&A

President Joe Biden creeped out reporters by whispering to them during an awkward press conference at the White House on the bipartisan infrastructure deal.

'Werewolves Within' review: A spastic horror comedy

Josh Ruben's film joins the rarified club of video game film adaptations that don’t make me want to gouge my eyes out.

Mayoral primary leader Eric Adams says he's the new 'face of the Democratic Party'

Saying, "America is failing in running cities," leading New York mayoral contender Eric Adams on Thursday declared himself the new "face of the Democratic Party."

Crips gang leader sentenced to life in Brooklyn hookah lounge slaying

A notorious Crips gang leader will spend the rest of his life in prison for murdering a rival execution-style inside a Brooklyn hookah lounge six years ago, prosecutors said.

Woman pushing stroller fatally struck by truck in NYC

The woman was in the crosswalk with the 18-month-old baby on the Cross Island Service Road near Whitestone shortly before 11:30 a.m. when she was hit.

Ex-Knicks coach felt like a 'fraud' after firing

After he was fired as head coach of the Knicks in December 2019, David Fizdale lost himself.

House panel votes 'yes' on bill that could break up Big Tech

The House Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to require Big Tech platforms to sell lines of business they run on their platforms if they also compete against them, wrapping up two days of votes...

AMC adapting Anne Rice’s ‘Interview With the Vampire’ as series

The first eight-episode season is expected to premiere next year on both the AMC network and AMC+.

'F9' review: This stupid movie series should drive off a cliff

Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez are back in this new installment, which makes you wonder how many more atrocious “Fast and the Furious” movies we will be forced to endure.

NHL's newest team makes surprising choice for first head coach

The new NHL expansion team announced their choice on Thursday: Maple Leafs assistant coach Dave Hakstol.

Lily Collins to star as Polly Pocket in Lena Dunham's live-action film

Pocket-sized doll Polly Pocket is going to be magnified on the big screen in an upcoming feature film.

Silicon Valley aviation startup accuses Larry Page-backed rival of stealing secrets

A legal dogfight is raging in Silicon Valley -- with two deep-pocketed startups accusing each other of stealing futuristic airplane designs.

Yankees mash their way to win as 'relevant' Red Sox test looms

The Yankees bashed three homers against the Royals on Thursday, marking their seventh win in nine tries with a trip to Boston up next.

GOP is being fooled by this infrastructure 'deal'

Republicans negotiating a bipartisan infrastructure deal are walking into a trap set by Democrats.

Transgender woman stabbed with screwdriver on NYC subway

A transgender woman was stabbed with a screwdriver during an argument at a Lower Manhattan subway station, police said Thursday.

Chill out! Gray hair may be caused by stress — but relaxing will bring back color

A new study found that stress significantly influences when hair goes gray, but chilling out can reverse the trend. 

Snap up the Over in this NL Central clash

The Pittsburgh Pirates have the worst offense in MLB in terms of runs per game, but perhaps they will get the matchup they need to get things rolling when they...

Teamsters pass resolution to unionize Amazon drivers, warehouse workers

It’s game on between Amazon and the Teamsters. The powerful International of Brotherhood Teamsters union passed a resolution on Thursday to organize Amazon warehouse workers and drivers across the country in...

Sister-in-law of Paraguay's president among missing in condo collapse

Sophia López Moreira, her husband Luis Pettengill and the couple's three children are all missing.

Nick Cannon to have fourth baby in six months: 'Why wear condoms?'

Who’s your daddy? Chances are it’s Nick Cannon. For those keeping score at home, Cannon has fathered three children with two different women since December — with a fourth now...

Missing toddler in Italy found by journalist sent to cover his disappearance

Nicola Tanturli, who is 21 months old, had wandered away in the middle of the night Monday from his home in Palazzuolo sul Senio near Florence.

This city tops Monocle's list of best cities for quality of life

Zurich, Helsinki, Stockholm and Tokyo rounded out the top five as Monocle resumed its rankings after a one-year hiatus as the COVID-19 pandemic struck.

Emhoff denies Harris border trip was timed to miss Trump

Former President Donald Trump called out the Biden administration to beat his visit to the border, with second gentleman Doug Emhoff denying it.

Nellis Air Force Base throws first-ever 'Drag-u-Nellis' drag show

A Nevada Air Force base hosted the first "Drag-u-Nellis" drag show.

Ad blitz targets NYC schools for 'indoctrinating' kids with critical race theory

Free to Learn, which bills itself as a non-partisan advocacy group, said it will deploy a seven-figure blitz across several markets including New York, Arizona and Virginia.

George Floyd statue in Brooklyn defaced with white nationalist graffiti: cops

A George Floyd statue just unveiled in Brooklyn last week was spray-painted overnight with white nationalist graffiti, authorities said Thursday.

$10,000 treasure hunt commences in Salt Lake City

Explorer enthusiasts John Maxim and David Cline have unleashed a wave of treasure hunter tourism on the greater Salt Lake City area after promising their followers a hidden treasure of...

Carnival reports $2B loss as cruise industry struggles to recover from pandemic

Carnival said Thursday that it lost more than $2 billion in its latest quarter, and the cruise line operator declined to predict when it will stop losing money amid uncertainty...

Gibraltar votes on whether to ease its strict abortion law

GIBRALTAR — Gibraltar was holding a referendum Thursday on whether to introduce exceptions to the British territory’s ban on abortion. Abortion is illegal in Gibraltar, unless it is needed to...

Historic drought in West brings plague of grasshoppers

“They're everywhere," Wiederrick said. “Drought and grasshoppers go together and they are cleaning us out."

Man, 57, in critical condition after Brooklyn hit-and-run

He was left with head trauma and a broken right leg.

Family of former NFLer's missing girlfriend 'terrified' of possible outcomes

The father of a woman who vanished said he's terrified to find out what happened to her and believes that her boyfriend Kevin Ware knows "something."

DeSantis holding out 'hope' for more survivors in Florida condo collapse

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held out hope Thursday that more survivors will be pulled from the rubble of a partially collapsed oceanfront condo building near Miami.

Long Island officials want ban on cannabis cookies 'clearly targeting' kids

The products contain delta-8 THC and were being sold as of Wednesday at a store in Long Beach.

Oscars to give Samuel L. Jackson and Danny Glover honorary awards

The Academy Awards will present Elaine May, Samuel L. Jackson and Liv Ullmann with honorary Oscars and Danny Glover with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 12th Governors Awards...

Your dog chasing a squirrel can be a real 'drag'

That's gotta hurt. A woman in Auburn, Georgia, was pulled to the ground after her leashed dog went after a squirrel in the backyard. Watch the painfully funny moment, captured...

Televangelist forced to pay $156K for false COVID-19 cure claims

The settlement follows a lawsuit accusing the pastor of claiming colloidal silver could cure the coronavirus on 11 episodes of his TV show during February and March of 2020.

Former MVP's uncertain status hangs over Islanders-Lightning Game 7

The Islanders will have to wait and see if they have to deal with the NHL's leading playoff point-producer in Game 7.

Ben Simmons trade discussions have begun

Ben Simmons' future in Philadelphia is being discussed by those deciding it. Simmons agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, met with Sixers management in Chicago to talk about his future...

Aaron Boone has tough decision in Yankees outfield

Among Aarone Boone's most difficult decisions, at least as of late, has been Clint Frazier vs. Miguel Andujar as his starting left fielder.

Archaeologist discovers 6,000-year-old island settlement off Croatian coast

Archaeologist Mate Parica was examining satellite images of Croatia's coastline when he spotted something unusual.

Charles Gwathmey's famed Sedacca House relists for $2.5M

One of late architect Charles Gwathmey's first modernist beach homes is back on the market for $2.5 million in East Hampton. Known as Sedacca House, Gwathmey built the geometrically sleek...

FDNY promotes two firefighters to top spots in the department

The FDNY appointed a new chief of department Thursday — as the 40-year veteran's longtime colleague was tapped to fill his old role as chief of fire operations.

NYPD to have 'excess of officers' on standby amid Derek Chauvin sentencing

Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said he doesn’t “anticipate any problems” in the Big Apple when Derek Chauvin is sentenced Friday in the murder of George Floyd.

The Shaolin senior: Meet China's 'kung fu granny'

Zhang Hexian, a 98-year-old kung fu sensei in Zhangkeng, China, is making headlines for her demonstration that "kung fu spirit never gets old."

US, Germany confront rising anti-Semitism and Holocaust denial

BERLIN — The United States and Germany launched a new initiative Thursday to stem an alarming rise in anti-Semitism and Holocaust denial around the world. The two governments announced the...

University warns students not to say these 'oppressive' words

The rule of thumb at this ultra-woke college is, don't say "rule of thumb."

221-year-old abandoned 'Notebook' mansion has TikTok in a tizzy

A 221-year-old abandoned Alabama mansion has Tiktok in a frenzy after it made the rounds on the social media platform, with many pointing out how it bears a strong resemblance...

Chilean scientists repurpose CO2 monitors to stop COVID spread indoors

The prototype measures air pollution which, in a room with people, would include the coronavirus if anyone was infected since it is known to circulate via exhaled vapor.

Packers star: We're not talking about Aaron Rodgers

No one can stop talking about the Aaron Rodgers drama. Well, no one except the players in the Green Bay Packers locker room.

Climate change means less snow for Yellowstone, researchers warn

Average temperatures in the Yellowstone region in recent decades were likely the warmest of the last 800,000 years

Shelter mag darling Carlos Otero lists designer Chelsea duplex for $3M

Argentinian-born designer Carlos Otero, whose work has appeared in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor and other shelter magazines, is listing his Chelsea duplex at 444 W. 23rd St. for $3.1 million....

Unmarked graves found at another Indigenous school in Canada

Last month the remains of 215 children, some as young as 3 years old, were found buried on the site of what was once Canada’s largest Indigenous residential school.

China inks deal with Hilton to build hotel over bulldozed Uyghur mosque: report

Hilton has allegedly inked a deal with Chinese Communist authorities to build a new property at the site of a mosque bulldozed by the government.

Unvaccinated Missourians fuel COVID: ‘We will be the canary’

The hope among some health leaders is that the rest of the US might at least learn something from Missouri’s plight.

Transgender runner ruled ineligible for Olympics

Transgender runner CeCe Telfer's Olympic dreams have been put on hold. She has been ruled ineligible to compete in the women's 400-meter hurdles – her signature event – at the...

Bizarre prehistoric skull could be 'missing link' in human evolution

A bizarre prehistoric skull discovered in Israel — with a flat head, no chin and huge teeth — could be the “missing link” in human evolution.

Elderly diners attacked by homeless man outside NYC coffee shop

Police said the 47-year-old vagrant approached the couple outside Think Coffee on Bleecker Street in NoHo, telling them they "were being disrespectful for not giving him money."

Australian scientist speaks to frogs, fears their silence

The 70-year-old biology professor and conservationist has mastered imitating and understanding the shrills, croaks and whistles of frogs.

Get 1-year access to the March 2021 Expo with this $30 pass

Are you interested in getting an inside look at everything from cryptocurrency and investing strategies, to stocks and trading strategies? You can with the MoneyShow: March 2021 Expo Virtual Pass....

Keep your fruits and veggies fresh for longer with these sealed reusable bags

To say that keeping food fresh is vital is an understatement. But it can be tricky if you don’t have the proper food storage items at home. Regular plastic zip...

Cryptic John McAfee Instagram post sparks death conspiracy theories

Hours after John McAfee was found dead in a Spanish jail cell Wednesday, a mysterious post popped up on his Instagram page in an apparent reference to QAnon, according to...

Woman in love triangle arrested for allegedly killing Florida state senator's son

Lakoria Shamece Washington allegedly forced her way into an apartment earlier this month and fatally shot her ex-girlfriend's date, Jason Campbell, the son of former state Sen. Daphne Campbell.

Survivor of deadly condo collapse recounts harrowing ordeal: 'A gaping hole of rubble'

Barry Cohen and his wife awoke early Thursday to a huge pile of debris that blocked their path out of the 12-story Champlain Towers South Condo.

Model with 480,000 followers exposes how 'fake!' Instagram is

Fitness model Hayley Madigan has set out to expose just how "inauthentic" the site can be — by sharing shocking photos of herself before and after digital manipulation. 

Discussing the Yankees' winning Gary Sanchez bet

Gary Sanchez is hot and needs to be out there every day.

Google delays plan to phase out Chrome ad-tracking tech by 2 years

Google says it's delaying plans to phase out Chrome web browser technology that tracks users for ad purposes because it needs more time to develop a replacement system.

Thai protesters return to streets demanding constitutional changes

The rally, which defied a ban on public gatherings due to the pandemic, comes as Prayuth's government faces public criticism over its handling of coronavirus outbreaks and a slow economic...

How a dad's love of 'The Office' helped save his daughter in an emergency

When Matt Uber, 46, found his daughter Vera Posy collapsed, his inner Michael Scott kicked in and he immediately performed chest compressions.

Pelosi announces select committee will investigate Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Nancy Pelosi she would have preferred to move forward with a bipartisan commission, but due to the lack of support from Republicans felt it was necessary to launch the probe.

John McAfee hideout traced to Spanish 'ghost hotel' with a bitcoin farm

Cybersecurity guru John McAfee, who was found hanged in jail cell this week, had been hiding out for years in a Spanish "ghost hotel" in Catalonia.

New York Times reportedly 'killed' Scott Rudin exposé last year

The New York Times reportedly shelved an exposé on embattled Hollywood bigwig Scott Rudin that was scheduled to run last year.

Shea jokes that NYPD should recruit Times Square hoverboarder

Commissioner Dermot Shea said the Times Square hoverboarder may not have had permission for the mind-blowing stunt — but joked his flying skills could earn him a spot with the...

UK to ban daytime junk food adverts on TV and online

The new rules, which will come into force at the end of next year, are designed to change the current trend where one in three children leave primary school overweight...

BuzzFeed to become a publicly traded company through SPAC merger

BuzzFeed will become a publicly traded company with an implied value of $1.5 billion through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company.

Biden's already facing backlash for bipartisan infrastructure bill: 'I clearly didn’t get all I wanted'

President Biden all but admitted defeat on his original plan to pass $4.1 trillion in infrastructure and social spending — agreeing instead to a bipartisan deal to spend $953 billion...

The 'unique situation' that caused Aroldis Chapman's screaming eruption

Aaron Boone said he regrets his decision to have Aroldis Chapman walk Carlos Santana intentionally in the ninth inning on Wednesday.

'Talk about a buzzkill': Mets rookie's impressive debut ruined by substance check

As the 25-year-old right-hander approached the Mets dugout, the umpires stopped him.

NYC to set aside parking spots for electric vehicle charging

Much of the city's existing charging infrastructure remains concentrated in Manhattan

Inside ‘Dawson’s Creek’ writer's heartbreaking COVID battle before suicide

"She was going to lose the ability to walk, end up in a wheelchair, not be able to bathe herself."

Illinois man dies on Grand Canyon hike, marking the second fatality in days

William Smith, 60, was hiking out of the canyon Tuesday after finishing a single-day trek to Ooh Ahh Point, roughly one mile down the South Kaibab Trailhead when he collapsed.

Manchin may sink Dem plan for infrastructure as Biden hosts bipartisan senators

Manchin could single-handedly block the use of budget reconciliation in the Senate.

Fur sure: Canada Goose is changing up a staple on its pricey parkas

Canada Goose has finally surrendered in a long, bloody battle with animal-rights groups.

Dubai princess who lied about being taken hostage releases statement

Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum, 35, a daughter of the ruler of Dubai, addressed new photographs that emerged of her on a European vacation.

Wimbledon's absurd dress code strikes again

The tennis fashion police strikes again. Wimbledon, which has the strictest dress code of all the grand slam tournaments, continues to surprise each year with the lengths it will go...

US officials confirm China deleted early COVID-19 data

The US government confirmed that Chinese researchers erased early COVID-19 data from a shared international database -- after an American scientist discovered the quiet removal and sounded the alarm on...

Biden admin to end foreclosure and eviction moratorium on July 31

The moratoriums prevented landlords from booting tenants and contributed to sky-high real estate prices.

Roku and ViacomCBS shares rise on report that Comcast is eyeing a deal

Comcast is looking for new ways to expand its streaming footprint — and Roku and ViacomCBS are possible acquisition targets, according to a report.

COVID-19 contributes the biggest decline in US life expectancy in decades

The study, which was published in the British Medical Journal, said the US had a much larger decrease in life expectancy in the timeframe than other high-income nations, "with pronounced losses among...

'Hey police': Graphic footage shows man kill cop responding to domestic disturbance

The footage, released by the Stockton Police Department, shows Lance Lowe shooting Officer Jimmy Inn as the cop responded to a residence on May 11.

'Petty' neighbor chops tree in half in noisy bird dispute

The awkwardly severed tree has become a local "tourist attraction" in the UK — but the family left with only half a tree said they are "gutted" over the dispute.

Courteney Cox 'hurt' over being the only 'Friends' star snubbed by Emmys

Courteney Cox, 57, admitted that being the only star of "Friends" to be snubbed for an Emmy nomination "hurt."

NFL QB gets into Twitter feud after bragging about his wife

What's Robert Griffin III's recent tweet-spree about?

Woman reunites with hero bartender who saved her from creep with now-viral note

"Reunited w/ the legend himself #maxthebartender back @ the scene of the crime 😂🎥📸," Trinity Allie wrote alongside a photo of her cuddling drink-slinger Max Gutierrez for an Instagram photo.

'RHOBH' star's home, gutted by 2018 fire, sells for millions

"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" survivor's home has been rebuilt and sold, The Post can reveal.

Rudy Giuliani's law license suspended in NY over statements on voter fraud

Rudy Giuliani’s law license was suspended by the New York Supreme Court on Thursday for making false statements related to voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election, according to court...

Coach lands with former team after bolting Mavericks turmoil

Rick Carlisle is returning to familiar territory.

President's sister inks deal for book on what it was like 'Growing Up Biden'

President Biden's sister and longtime confidant, Valerie Biden ​Owens, has inked a book deal, but the financial terms of the contract are being kept under wraps.

Wheeling and dealing: Peloton 'King' buys NYC penthouse

The 'King of Quarantine' has a new home to share with his 767,000 Instagram followers. 

'SNL' star's blockbuster testimony at Robert Durst murder trial: '100% false alibi'

Newman said that mutual friend Susan Berman — whom Durst is charged with killing in December 2000 — created an alibi for Durst in the death of his first wife,...

Shohei Ohtani's foreign substance check went better than the others

The sticky substance witch hunt continues. Angels star Shohei Ohtani was the victim of another search for banned substances. However, the two-way player had a different reaction than many other...

Here's an early look at pair of UFC Vegas 30 card

VSiN’s MMA expert takes an early look at a couple of the bouts on Saturday night’s UFC Vegas 30 card.

Pot shot: United Nations calls for global ban on cannabis advertising

The UN can only recommend such a move, and it would be up to member nations to implement and enforce any kind of advertising ban.

Fauci fought Trump order to cancel research grant linked to Wuhan lab

Dr. Anthony Fauci fought orders from the Trump administration to revoke a research grant to a nonprofit linked to the Wuhan Institute of Virology.

ESPN star blames hacker for startling tweet about new Celtics coach

Was Jay Williams' Twitter hacked?

Fans miss game by traveling to the wrong city in epic fail

Wrong place, wrong time.

Lesbian CO outed by co-worker, led to 'valid' fear of being raped: suit

The case was scheduled to go on trial in Jackson County in January.

Eric Adams slams rival Curtis Sliwa as one-trick pony

Eric Adams said Curtis Sliwa, his general election opponent if the Democrat Brooklyn borough president's primary lead holds, is a one-trick pony.

Stunning video shows moment of deadly Florida condo collapse

Shocking video shows the moment a wing of a Miami condo complex collapsed – killing at least one person and leaving several others injured.

Revel says it will launch 'Tesla taxis' in spite of NYC ban

The battle over putting Tesla taxis on the streets of New York is kicking into high gear.  Electric transportation startup Revel said late Wednesday it will launch its all-Tesla ride-share...

NFL hires Goldman Sachs to help sell media properties: report

The National Football League has hired Goldman Sachs as it explores options to sell stakes in its media properties including the NFL cable channel, NFL Digital and NFL RedZone, according...

Adams blames City Council for 'unconstitutionally vague' chokehold bill

Eric Adams said the so-called "diaphragm law" could have used more input from "technical experts."

Biden names Cindy McCain as ambassador to UN food agency

Cindy McCain, widow of former Senator John McCain, crossed party lines to endorse Biden over former President Donald Trump in September, 2020 in the presidential election.

COVID-19 cluster worsens in Australian city

Pandemic restrictions tightened in Sydney on Thursday as a cluster of the Delta variant increased and states banned travel from either parts of Sydney or from anywhere in New South...

Trae Young's shimmy broke the internet – and his opponent

Trae Young really has this villain thing nailed down. The 22-year-old Hawks star provided one of the most disrespectful moments of the NBA playoffs Wednesday night when, after being left...

Joy Reid schooled by critical race theory critic whom she refused to let speak

After accepting Manhattan Institute senior fellow Christopher Rufo's requests to appear on her MSNBC show, host Joy Reid declined to engage in a debate on the topic of Critical Race...

Inside Fishs Eddy's secret china and tableware museum

You could say Fishs Eddy's co-founder Julie Gaines is always fashionably plate. 

Can ET see us? Study finds many stars with prime Earth view

Astronomers took a technique used to look for life on other planets and flipped it around — so instead of looking to see what’s out there, they tried to see...

Jets' defensive surprise has chance to make another jump under Robert Saleh

Franklin-Myers was one of the surprises of 2020.

Crisis PR pro snags Trump Tower condo in all-cash deal

The purchase, Nass tells The Post, is "not a bet on Trump — it's a bet on NYC's comeback and Fifth Avenue and 56th Street being the center of the...

Kevin Sorbo's $5M Hamptons digs transformed into art house this summer

Talk about a home fit for the gods, or, at least a demigod. "Hercules" star sold his traditional shingle-styled Sag Harbor home for $5.35 million.

Mega-bank bringing back employees regardless of vaccine status

Regardless of vaccination status, JPMorgan said employees will be expected back in the office a minimum of 50 percent and possibly 100 percent of the time depending on their role...

Trump says 'we have to make China pay' after lab-leak theory picks up steam

Trump ​was criticized by the World Health Organization and Democrats in the early days of the pandemic when he insinuated the deadly disease began with a leak at the Wuhan...

Two brothers disappear with $3.6B worth of bitcoin in alleged heist

The brothers, Ameer and Raees Cajee, set up their crypto investment service, Africrypt, in 2019.

NAACP slams Ikea's Juneteenth watermelon menu apology

Swedish big box store's apology for its controversial menu left a bad taste in the mouth of Georgia's black community leaders.

Yankees won't get it done in series finale vs. Royals

The Yankees will lose the series finale against the Royals on Thursday afternoon at the Stadium, Stitches predicts.

Hero describes moment he found boy alive in rubble of collapsed building

Nicholas Balboa was walking his dog near his home when he “felt the ground shake, felt like an earthquake" -- then rushed to the partially collapsed Miami condo tower, where he heard...

Two men shot in Manhattan overnight: cops

A 27-year-old man was shot in the face inside a car in Kips Bay.

Nearly 3.4M workers remain on jobless benefits despite drop in weekly claims

More than 3.4 million Americans are still on traditional state unemployment benefits even as the number of Americans seeking new claims ticked modestly down last week.

Inside the Canadiens' epic Stanley Cup Playoff run

The Montreal Canadiens finished the regular season as the worst team to qualify for the playoffs with 59 points. Now, they're on their way to earning a spot in the...

Manhunt underway for 'coward' who shot cop in the head, chief says

The 26-year-old officer, who was not immediately identified, was shot late Wednesday in Daytona Beach while conducting a “proactive patrol,” where he encountered Othal Wallace.

Woman who claimed to have record 10 babies was lying: officials

The South African mom who claimed to have given birth to a record 10 babies was not even pregnant, a local government inquiry found.

McAfee's wife claims US wanted him to 'die in prison' days before suicide

Janice McAfee made the damning statement Sunday in a Father's Day post while her husband was in a Spanish jail awaiting extradition to the US to face federal tax evasion...

First gay Miss America opens up about wife's pregnancy

The former beauty queen, now 40, recounts her successful IVF journey with wife Abbott Jones. The couple is expecting a baby girl in September.

BBQ watermelon pizza is summer's weirdest snack

Harry Styles might like this "Watermelon Sugar"-worthy recipe. In this tasty video, TikTok cook Oliver Paterson demonstrates how to make a watermelon pizza — minus the dough.

Grim search continues for 99 missing residents after deadly condo collapse

More than 80 fire rescue units are responding to a partial building collapse this morning just north of Miami Beach, officials said.

Man fatally shot during fight outside Bronx apartment building

A 31-year-old man was fatally shot when he was reportedly involved in a dispute with another man in the Bronx. Police have taken one person of interest into custody.

Yankees aren't boring anymore

The Yankees are one heck of a thrill ride at the moment.</p<

Struggling Islander snaps scoring drought at perfect time

Anthony Beauvillier chose an opportune time to end his scoring drought and record the most important goal of his team’s playoff run so far to secure a 3-2 victory in...

Hawks star pours in 48 points in Game 1 upset over Bucks

MILWAUKEE — Trae Young remains as poised as ever in hostile environments in his first postseason. Young scored 48 points, Clint Capela converted a go-ahead putback with 29.8 seconds left...

Florida man sentenced for buying parts of dead endangered animals

Steven Phillip Griffin II, charged with receiving and transporting endangered species back in November, was sentenced to a year in prison for violating the endangered species act.

Sen. John Kennedy: Whoever is advising Biden on crime surge is a 'Butthead'

During an appearance on "Hannity," Louisiana Senator John Kennedy slammed President Joe Biden's speech regarding gun control and rising crime rates across the United States.

This Islanders team will live on forever no matter what

The Islanders recognized the moment and then the seized it. If this represented The Last Dance at the Barn, the moment will live forever.

Islanders and their fans still can dream after this classic

The Islanders fans blew the roof off in their team's thrilling 3-2 overtime win over the Lighting in Wednesday night's Game 6 at Nassau Coliseum.

Yankees star throws temper tantrum after imploding

Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman didn’t agree with manager Aaron Boone’s decision to intentionally walk Carlos Santana to load the bases in the ninth inning Wednesday night, and he let everyone...

Ohio teachers need police training to carry guns in school, court rules

The Supreme Court of Ohio ruled teachers are prohibited from carrying guns at work without proper police training or 20 years law enforcement experience.

JB Smoove tells Jalen Rose to take improv classes

Don't tell JB Smoove that he has to cancel the art made by his comedy heroes who have fallen from grace. On this week's episode of "Renaissance Man," the funnyman...

Man arrested for taking $1.2M yacht on NY joyride

A man was arrested after he stole a $1.2 million yacht and took it for a joy ride from upstate New York to Vermont over one of the Great Lakes,...