July 5, 2021
The unusual circumstances surrounding this NBA Finals
Milwaukee hasn’t won an NBA title in a half-century. Phoenix hasn’t won one since … ever. No player on either roster has ever earned a ring, either. No matter who...
Biden will own 'ugly images' of Afghan withdrawal aftermath, GOP rep says
Rep. Michael McCaul claims President Joe Biden's administration is not properly preparing for the pulling of troops from Afghanistan, adding that it's not going to look pretty.
Canadiens stay alive in Stanley Cup Final with OT win
The Canadiens avoided elimination by defeating the defending champion Lightning 3-2 in Game 4 on Monday night.
Trevor Bauer's MLB exile likely to continue amid sexual assault allegations
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expects pitcher Trevor Bauer to be out beyond the seven-day administrative leave imposed by Major League Baseball slated to end Friday.
10-year-old girl killed in July 4th drive-by shooting
A 10-year-old girl was killed in a drive-by shooting in New Jersey on the Fourth of July, a report said.
Race car crashes at track, killing audience member
A race car crashed into a wall at a Georgia track, killing a man in the audience and injuring a 9-year-old child, reports said.
Suns star is writing one of the all-time great NBA stories
It’s been a season in which CP3 has made 36 look like 26.
Hospital faces ventilator shortage amid COVID surge
A Missouri hospital ran out of ventilators over the Fourth of July weekend amid a surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations potentially caused by the spreading Delta variant.
Tantalizing Mets duo keeps heating up in win
Dominic Smith and Pete Alonso heating up simultaneously is the kind of tantalizing proposition that should excite the Mets.
Protesters surround home of NJ man who hurled racial slurs at neighbor
Dozens of demonstrators showed up Monday at the home of a South Jersey man who was caught on video belligerently hurling racial slurs at one of his neighbors.
Keith Hernandez went to ER after hot tub incident
The Mets' injury bug has now reached their broadcast booth.
Man steals reporter's car and crashes it into police cruiser amid manhunt
A man who was being hunted by North Carolina cops this weekend stole a TV news car, then crashed head-on into a police cruiser, a report said. Marcus Brown, 19,...
Mets deserve pitcher like this at MLB trade deadline
You need only to gaze at the two non-Manhattan sides of the RFK Bridge to understand the concept that, when it comes to the trade deadline, some clubs earn reinforcements...
Upstate NY woman accused of trying to decapitate her dog with a sword
Pauline Waldron was charged with aggravated cruelty to animals for the horrific attack in which she also allegedly stabbed her dog several times in the back.
Arkansas deputy fired because his bodycam was off when he shot teen
An Arkansas sheriff’s deputy who shot and killed an unarmed teenager during a traffic stop was fired because his body camera wasn’t on when he fired his gun, authorities said.
Clyburn says he can 'absolutely' get behind Manchin voter ID proposal
House Majority Whip James Clyburn said Sunday that he "absolutely" could support a proposed national voter ID requirement offered last month by Sen. Joe Manchin.
How NYC became the Big Easy
It’s not just the humidity, the tropical rain, the casual way of counting votes: New York City feels more and more like New Orleans. For this former New Orleanian, the experience...
Liberals, media turn July 4th into America bashfest
Liberal politicians and commentators took special joy in celebrating July 4th by denouncing America.
Inside ex-Knick's journey to NBA Finals with Suns
It’s hard not to root for the former Pelicans head coach after persevering, getting another head-coaching job and leading the Suns to a 51-21 record in his second season.
Manhattan's likely new district attorney has some truly radical pro-crime ideas
Alvin Bragg appears to have won the Democratic primary election for Manhattan district attorney, making him the presumptive new leader of one of the most powerful prosecutor’s offices in the...
Greek Freak's status hangs over NBA Finals
There is no more watched body part in sports right now than Giannis Antetokounmpo’s left knee.
Long Island teen seriously injured after being struck in the face by a firework
The victim was with a group of teens who were setting off fireworks outside of a Deer Park home at about 10:50 p.m. when a mortar exploded in his face,...
Lockdowns were a gift to Big Business designed to kill small biz
Lockdown proponents across the media are smugly patting themselves on the back, proclaiming that stay-at-home policies didn’t harm the economy.
Kamala Harris is a real-life bumbling 'Veep'
President Biden has a problem, and her name is Kamala Harris.
Commercial landlords return to throwing lavish parties to show off office space
Commercial landlords and brokers are rolling up their sleeves and getting down to business even as naysayers anguish over Manhattan’s record-high 18.7 percent office availability rate. A sure sign of...
Biden's 'devout' Catholic faith is pure gaslighting and other commentary
Media watch: Gaslighting Without End or Shame American media have descended to “full-blown gaslighting to facilitate whatever the left wants,” rages Robert Knight in The Washington Times. The lies include...
Yale course likens US prisons to history's most brutal regimes
Yale University is offering a course this fall that likens the US prison system to the Soviet Gulag.
Mets not counting on pitching ‘assumptions’ with trade deadline creeping up
Hoping for pitchers to return from injury to bolster the rotation isn’t a great strategy for a Mets team with playoff aspirations, and Zack Scott knows it.
Embracing critical theory, teacher's union says they — not parents — control what kids learn
The political left wants critical race theory in every school district in the nation.The nation’s largest teachers union has approved a plan to promote critical race theory in all 50...
MTA bus driver pepper-sprayed by passenger in the Bronx
The assault on the female driver happened after she got into an argument with a male passenger who may have been standing too close to the driver on the BX39...
Fla. condo collapse death toll at 28 as bad weather begins to hamper search efforts
The death toll in the Florida building collapse climbed to 28 on Monday, as officials warned foul weather from Tropical Storm Elsa was beginning to hamper search efforts.
Battery Park protestors keep up pressure on Cuomo over COVID heroes memorial
Two hundred protestors rallied in lower Manhattan's Rockefeller Park as they sought to keep up the pressure on Gov. Andrew Cuomo just days after the powerful and scandal-scarred state leader...
Teenager's fairytale Wimbledon run has scary ending: 'Take deep breaths'
The fairytale story at Wimbledon ended with a frightening exit.
NY officials try to bar paroled murderer McCain from returning to scene of crime
A sex fiend who killed a teenage girl in Rockland County won parole on his ninth try -- and now local officials seek to ensure he never returns anywhere near...
'Divisive lies': Ted Cruz, others take aim at Cori Bush tweet that July 4 only celebrates white freedom
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz on Monday ripped into Rep. Cori Bush as spreading 'hateful, divisive lies' when she tweeted that the Fourth of July is only about freedom for white...
What moves should Mets make after Subway Series statement?
The Mets are the kings of New York baseball...for now.
Yankees searching for answers to fix this 'critical' issue
Two issues that still might keep the Yankees up at night? Getting their two highest-paid pitchers to pitch like they were paid to.
New Yorkers dish on public pool pooping horror stories
New Yorkers lounging at Big Apple pools Monday slammed new federal warnings against swimming with diarrhea as “unnecessary” -- but admitted that trips to public baths can often be a...
World's largest superyacht selling luxury condos — by invitation only
The exclusive luxury vessel made up of only 39 units is invitation only. Scheduled to launch in 2024, it will be known as the largest superyacht in the world.
School of woke: City budget includes $10 million for 'Education Equity' classes
The recently approved city budget sets aside $10 million in funds requiring the public school system to develop a new K-12 black history and studies curriculum amid a national debate...
How Corey Johnson and Bill de Blasio spent your money like drunken sailors on their way out
The Independence Day celebration started early for many New York activists and groups seeking taxpayer funding -- thanks to the $98.7 billion city budget just approved by Bill de Blasio...
Four hurt after teens toss lit incendiaries at truck full of fireworks
A U-Haul truck carrying fireworks exploded in Ohio on Sunday -- setting off a dramatic chain-reaction that injured four people, according to reports. The blast went off around 10:30 p.m....
Here's just one more obstacle for the teetering Yankees
Six games stand between the Yankees and the All-Star break.
Absentee ballot results in NYC's mayoral primary to be released Tuesday
The Board of Elections is set to reveal the tallies of nearly 126,000 absentee ballots in the Big Apple's hotly competitive Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday.
Young Ranger's heartfelt message as NHL mourns Blue Jackets goalie's death
As the hockey world mourns the loss of Matiss Kivlenieks, who passed away after a freak firework accident Sunday night, the Rangers’ Alexandar Georgiev chimed in with some heartfelt words.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani built a newlywed mansion in Oklahoma
There's "no doubt" that Gwen Stefani will love this massive Oklahoma mansion with her new husband.
Fred Wilpon's sale of New York Mets broadcast channel SNY a dud
He may have sold the New York Mets for a record price last year, but Fred Wilpon is striking out when it comes to selling SNY, the sports channel behind...
Bagram Airfield looted as US forces slip away in the night from Afghan base
American forces left Afghanistan's Bagram Airfield over the weekend without notifying the new commander from the Kabul government -- giving looters time to swipe anything that was not bolted down.
Ohio gov sending 14 state troopers to US-Mexico border after Texas request
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday he was dispatching 14 state troopers to the southwestern border region in response to a request from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Analytics boss answers all with MLB buzzing about Yankees obsession
In this world there is an Oz-like figure behind the scenes in vice president/assistant GM Mike Fishman, who runs the organization’s analytic department.
At least 150 killed in nationwide shootings over July 4th weekend
As many as 150 people were shot dead in at least 450 acts of gun violence across the country over the Fourth of July weekend.
Ex-Dodger boycotting title celebration over team's handling of Trevor Bauer accusations
Stewart told USA Today he is appalled at the fact that the Dodgers refused to discipline Bauer after a temporary restraining order was filed last week by a 27-year-old woman...
The de Blasio-Corey Johnson 'vanity budget'
Call it $98.7 billion in proof that lame ducks only care about themselves, as Mayor Bill de Blasio and Speaker Corey Johnson finalized a record city budget.
Bruce Springsteen's daughter Jessica makes Olympic equestrian team
Jessica Springsteen, the 29-year-old daughter of Bruce "Born in the USA" Springsteen, will represent the United States at the Olympics later this month.
De Blasio in deep denial about the NYC's rising crime, need for more cops
"A number of other American cities unfortunately are going through much, much worse [crime spikes], and that’s where that [federal relief] money was targeted,’’ Mayor Bill de Blasio blathered Friday...
Teen model who hoped to move to New York drowns in Missouri
Kara Wrice, a 16-year-old standout junior at Webster Groves High School, died Friday in the Meramac River in Castlewood State Park in Missouri.
ESPN star apologizes after video leak firestorm
Rachel Nichols apologized to ESPN colleague Maria Taylor on air Monday.
NYPD cop hurt in clash with crowd at Washington Square Park
A police officer was injured amid clashes with a wild crowd at Washington Square Park early Sunday morning -- an hour after the NYPD enforced the park's midnight curfew.
First responders hold touching tribute for tower collapse victims before demolition
First responders at the site of the deadly Florida tower collapse honored its victims in a moving ceremony just hours before the last section of the building was demolished.
Rockaway Beach bums burned by two-hour subway delays
Beach bums looking to go to Rockaway Beach found themselves stranded after subway service over the South Channel Bridge went dark for nearly two hours.
New Jersey butcher wows internet with flat, round hot dogs
"We set out to improve the hot dog," the New Jersey butcher shop said.
'Call of duty': Indonesian bikers brave COVID surge to escort ambulances
Indonesian volunteer biker Sebastian Dwiyantoro and his team have been particularly busy helping ambulances navigate heavy traffic.
Maniac punches carriage horse, attacks two others in Central Park: driver
His name is not Mongo but a shirtless maniac stole a page from "Blazing Saddles" Monday, punching -- and also kicking -- three carriage horses in Central Park before claiming...
Letters to the Editor — July 6, 2021
The Issue: District Attorney Cy Vance’s indictment of Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg. Looks like Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance once again has his finger on the pulse of what...
Martha Stewart grills her male staff with raunchy hot dog penis jokes
Stewart is talking "male appendages," "d - - ks and c - - ks" and "schlongs" with her giggling staff in the her new Discovery+ show "Martha Gets Down and...
Some 150 students missing after gunmen raid Nigerian school
BAUCHI/KADUNA, Nigeria - About 150 students are missing after armed men raided a boarding school in Nigeria's Kaduna state, a parent and an administrator said on Monday, and police said they were...
Parents target principal — and now board — over 'woke' video flap at exclusive NYC school
A furious group of parents at the exclusive Spence School in Manhattan have rejected an apology from embattled Principal Bodie Brizendine over a video shown to students that mocked white...
French Senate blocks referendum on climate change
Macron had pledged to organize such a vote in response to criticism that he has not done enough to protect the planet.
Retired real-estate investor among dead in Florida building collapse
A retired real-estate investor with Brooklyn ties is among the 27 people confirmed dead in Florida's building collapse, kin and officials say.
Richard Donner, 'Superman' and 'The Goonies' director, dead at 91
Richard Donner, the directer of beloved films such as "Superman" and "The Goonies," has died. He was 91.
Beware of the 'economic transformation' John Kerry is promising
John Kerry finally got one right last week when he said shifting to a green economy would trigger a huge “economic transformation.” Only problem: The “transformation” will make the world...
'Heartbreak' for pet owners at collapsed Florida condo tower after doomed legal bid
Pet owners who sought to retrieve their animals from a partially collapsed Florida tower before it was demolished Sunday are suffering heartache, their lawyer says.
Spain restricts nightlife as COVID surges among young people
The 14-day contagion rate Monday among those 20 to 29 was more than three times the national average of 204 new cases per 100,000 residents.
Milwaukee cops wounded by 'powerful' fireworks, suspect sought
Two Milwaukee police officers were hurt when a suspect tossed "powerful" fireworks at them early Monday, department officials said.
Librarian had no bias while cutting biracial girl's hair, district says
A Michigan elementary school librarian accused of a "modern-day scalping" for cutting a biracial girl’s hair will get to keep her job, district officials said, finding that she didn't act...
Rep. Maxine Waters drags the Declaration of Independence on July 4th
Rep. Maxine Waters took to Twitter to drag America's founding document, saying the Declaration of Independence is for "white men."
How Naomi Osaka will handle the press for her tennis return at Olympics
In the message published by NHK, Osaka said she would take part in news conferences while giving consideration to her mental health.
DeSantis spokesperson squashes talk of beef with Trump
Governor Ron DeSantis' office is throwing cold water on a report from over the weekend claiming that he and former President Donald Trump had a dispute.
Count on pitcher's rebound deciding this AL matchup
No TV proof Franco Harris’ “Immaculate Reception” was valid. Joey Chestnut broke his hot dog eating record, but ESPN lost the feed as Joey was feeding on the record-breaking 76th....
Demolition of partly collapsed FL tower opens up new areas for search: officials
Sunday's demolition of Champlain Tower South Condo in Surfside, Florida has now given rescue workers access to crucial new sections of the rubble.
White police chief caught on video putting 'Ku Klux Klan' sign on black officer's desk
Sheffield Lake Police Chief Anthony Campo -- a cop for 33 years -- was caught on surveillance video taking the KKK sign from a copy machine last Friday, officials said.
The risk of getting 'blindsided' in Aaron Rodgers' game of chicken
By passing on his option to declare independence from the Packers, Aaron Rodgers is taking the NFL’s most dramatic offseason showdown into crunch time.
Tropical Storm Elsa barrels toward Cuba -- with Florida in its sights
Residents on Florida’s west coast are bracing for a smackdown from Tropical Storm Elsa as it headed for landfall in Cuba on Monday after battering a string of islands across...
NPR faces backlash after criticizing Declaration of Independence
NPR is facing a wave of backlash after criticizing the Declaration of Independence on the Fourth of July -- saying the document has "flaws and deeply ingrained hypocrisies."
Indians plant millions of saplings in annual effort aimed at climate change
LUCKNOW, India — More than a million people on Sunday began planting 250 million saplings in India’s most populous state, part of an annual mass tree planting campaign to reduce...
Judges to weigh 'best interest' of pets if Cuomo signs bill on divorce dog fights
A bill awaiting Gov. Andrew Cuomo's signature would require a judge to consider the "best interest" of a pet before awarding custody to either side in a contentious marital split.
Ritz cracker 'edges' mystery finally solved: TikTok hack blows minds
The Nabisco-owned company took to TikTok and shocked consumers everywhere by showing them what the infamous Ritz edges are actually meant for.
Pizza thief makes off with pair of pies in Bronx knife-point robbery
A deliveryman was held up at knife-point by an apparently hangry thief -- who fled with his pizzas in the Bronx, cops said.
Betting advice for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final
For a lot of hockey fans, the Stanley Cup Final has become sort of forgettable. For sports bettors, this has been a memorable series for a number of reasons.
China ramping up Afghanistan involvement amid US withdrawal
Beijing has been vocal, especially in recent weeks, in slamming the United States for pushing forward with its troop withdrawal, citing the deteriorating situation on the ground.
Steelers star shares disturbing cat video – days after ripping teammates' social media use
The Steelers may want to have “the social media talk” with linebacker Devin Bush. On Sunday, Bush shared a disturbing video on Twitter of a cat plummeting multiple stories to...
Newark Airport terminal evacuated after 'significant' security breach
A woman allegedly bolted through a security checkpoint and into the concourse before she was detained by law enforcement, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
Nathan's champ Joey Chestnut had 'crazy dreams' after downing 76 hot dogs
"Everything's definitely a little bit snug," perennial Nathan's Famous hot dog eating champ Joey Chestnut summed it up a day eating a record-breaking 76 hot dogs and buns in Coney...
'I've been crying all morning': NYC doctor's dog stolen from apartment
Dr. Autumn Brewer had just finished a 14-hour shift delivering babies at Metropolitan Hospital on Friday when she walked through the door of pad on East 94th Street and learned...
New Zealand records warmest-ever June as ski fields struggle
New Zealand has recorded its warmest June since recordkeeping began, as ski fields struggle to open and experts predict shorter southern winters in the future.
Indonesia ramps up oxygen output after dozens die amid scarcity
The world's fourth most populous nation is battling one of Asia's worst coronavirus outbreaks, with Saturday's 27,913 infections becoming the newest of many peaks during the last two weeks.
Coco Gauff's Wimbledon run is over
The 17-year-old Gauff saw her Wimbledon run end on Manic Monday at Wimbledon, falling to German veteran Angelique Kerber, 6-4, 6-4.
Russian supermarket sparks controversy by pulling ad with lesbian couple
VkusVill, an upscale Russian supermarket has come under fire from both sides after it posted – and then removed – an ad featuring a lesbian couple and their kids shopping...
Science, industry team up in Italy to zap COVID with laser
They created a device that forces air through a sterilization chamber which contains a laser beam filter that pulverizes viruses and bacteria.
Trust the pitching when betting this NL matchup
St. Louis entered the week 3-13 in their past 16 road games and if they are going to bust out of their current offensive swoon, it will have to be...
NYPD reviewing arrest of double-parked Brooklyn driver who scuffled with cop
The caught-on-camera encounter unfolded June 13 near Fourth Avenue and 48th Street in Sunset Park where police said officers were clearing the street of double-parked cars from an unpermitted street...
Myanmar’s military junta bars foreign telecom execs from leaving country
Myanmar's military junta has told foreign executives of major telecommunications companies that they cannot leave the country without permission.
Should the Yankees be trade deadline sellers?
The Subway Series brought some fireworks to The Bronx over the weekend, holding the largest crowds there since 2019. There were 42,000 fans at each of the doubleheader games Sunday...
More than two dozen people shot over 4th of July weekend in NYC
The fatal victim was one of at least 26 people shot across 21 separate incidents between Friday and Sunday -- with three more shootings reported early Monday, police said.
Tampa mayor thinks Lightning should lose a game in Stanley Cup Final
The Lightning have a chance to repeat as Stanley Cup champions Monday night against the Canadiens, but it would once again be in isolation in Canada, as the country's COVID-19...
Two New Yorkers die in small plane crash near Aspen
Ruben Cohen and David Zara have been identified as the two New Yorkers who died when their private plane crashed over the weekend just outside Aspen, local authorities said.
National Geographic tweet suggests July 4 fireworks are racist
The famed conservation institution tweeted out the assertion on the Fourth of July, based on a recent study assessing the impact of Independence Day fireworks on communities.
Loophole allows retired NYPD chief to make $430K a year
Retired Chief of Department Terence Monahan started collecting his $188,280 annual pension on March 28 while also earning a $242,592 annual salary as Mayor de Blasio's new senior advisor.
Fears arise that new COVID variant from Peru may be resistant to vaccines
The Lambda mutation, or C.37, appears to have emerged in Peru last August -- and is now being blamed for the country having the highest pandemic death rate in the...
Bitcoin mining operation in Finger Lakes sparks local concerns
A gas-fired power plant used to support a Bitcoin mining operation in upstate New York has divided locals over the environmental toll of the energy-intensive process versus its economic benefits.
Woman suffers painful burns after spilling cocktail on foot
A cocktail left an Australian reveler struggling to stand — and not in the way you'd think.
Brazil's Bolsonaro implicated in alleged graft scheme as lawmaker, report claims
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was involved in a scheme to skim salaries of his aides while a federal deputy, a report alleges, citing what it said were audios of his...
Des Moines faces extreme measures to find clean water
Water Works for years has tried to force or cajole farmers upstream to reduce the runoff of fertilizer that leaves the rivers with sky-high nitrate levels but lawsuits and legislative...
Ted Cruz: Dems' defund the police claim against GOP is a 'cynical lie'
Sen. Ted Cruz is slamming Democrats for trying to "gaslight" the nation as they now try to pin the "Defund the Police" movement on Republicans — calling the move a...
Legendary college football coach dead at 77
LOS ANGELES — Terry Donahue, the winningest coach in Pac-12 Conference and UCLA football history who later served as general manager of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers, died Sunday. He...
NFL weed advocate has one hope after Sha'Carri Richardson's Olympic ban
In wake of sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson's failed drug test, putting her Olympic bid in jeopardy, former NFL running back and longtime marijuana advocate Ricky Williams says he hopes the track...
Elon Musk is reportedly living in a prefab tiny house worth only $50K on SpaceX site
Elon Musk may be one of the world's richest people, but he's not living large.
2 Chicago cops shot while breaking up 4th of July crowds
A commander was shot in the foot and a sergeant grazed in the leg when shots rang out around 1:30 a.m. in the city's West Side, Chicago police said in...
Three more bodies found in rubble of Florida building collapse
The new find brings the unofficial death toll from the June 24 tragedy to 27, with 118 people still unaccounted for.
Japan searches for dozens missing in mudslide; 4 dead
Eighty people were still unaccounted for two days after the landslide, according to Shizuoka prefectural disaster management official Takamichi Sugiyama.
Robert Downey Jr. unfollows Marvel co-stars, sends fans into a tizzy
Iron Man himself has unfollowed his fellow Marvel cast members on Instagram — and it's got the internet blippin' out.
Body modification fanatic cuts off finger in extreme transformation
For this body modification enthusiast, the fewer limbs the better.
Furious LeBron has incident with announcer at son’s basketball game
LeBron James is a diva even when he's not playing. The four-time NBA MVP caused a scene at his son Bronny's prep basketball game on Saturday, interrupting the game to...
Biden under water on US border policy: poll
A new Washington Post/ABC News poll finds that a majority of Americans disapprove of the job President Joe Biden is doing on immigration -- as illegal border crossings smash records.
Zach Wilson's mom refusing to leave Instagram despite QB’s money plea
Jets quarterback Zach Wilson has begged his mom to shut down her Instagram account with more than 31,000 followers, but Lisa Wilson says she can “take the heat.” In a...
Body of Army vet missing since 2019 found, boyfriend charged with murder
Cecelia Barber Finona, a 59-year-old US Army vet, was last seen at her Farmington home in May 2019. Her boyfriend, Jerry Jay, has been charged with murder.
Thousands paid for fake COVID vaccines in sick scam
"They were using saline water and injecting it," said Vishal Thakur, a senior official of the Mumbai police department, according to CNN. About 2,500 people received fake vaccines at 12...
Amid drought, Colorado rafters flock to oases while they can
For years, those who rely on rivers and streams for their livelihoods have struggled with the hotter, drier weather brought on by climate change.
Teen injured in condo collapse, haunted by nightmares after rescue
Deven Gonzalez, her parents Edgar and Angela and dog Daisy were on the ninth floor of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside when it collapsed on June 24.
Russian hackers appear to be behind latest 'colossal' ransomware attack
A group of ransomware hackers appears to have taken responsibility for the cyberattack that hit over 200 US companies Friday, demanding $70 million in bitcoin for the data to be...
Woman wakes up to mouse eating her eyeball amid Aussie rodent plague
These mice blind you. Just in case the ongoing Australian rodent plague wasn't horrifying enough, a farmer's wife was hospitalized after she awoke to a mouse eating her eyeball.
China widens crackdown on homegrown tech companies traded in US
The Cyberspace Administration of China announced Monday that it's investigating two subsidiaries of Full Truck Alliance as well as an online recruiting app owned by Kanzhun.
Taliban: All troops must be gone by Sept. 11 deadline
Most US and NATO troops have pulled out of Afghanistan — with the clearest indication of the pace of the withdrawal coming last week when the US handed over Bagram...
Fire rages, mass evacuation after chemical factory explodes in Thailand
The cause of the blast at the Taiwanese-owned factory had yet to be determined.
Ukraine criticized for making female cadets parade in heels
The military offered no explanation as to why female cadets were wearing a different type of shoe than male cadets.
NHL goalie, 24, dies from fireworks injury in freak July 4 accident
Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died Sunday night as a result of what the organization described as a “tragic accident,” in which he suffered an apparent head injury after a...
1 dead, 3 hurt after freak accident on water ride at amusement park
Four people were injured, one fatally, when a raft overturned on a water ride at Adventureland Park, an amusement park in Altoona, Iowa.
Picasso painting sells for $150K after sitting in Maine closet for 5 decades
The painting in question was discovered in the home belonging to the seller's great aunt.
Porn star known as Kris the Foxx reportedly dead at 29 after 22-floor fall
Police are now investigating after the popular Russian Pornhub and OnlyFans star fell from the 22nd floor of a high-rise building in St. Petersburg.
Chinese astronauts make first spacewalk outside new station
The astronauts arrived June 17 for a three-month mission aboard China’s third orbital station, part of an ambitious space program that landed a robot rover on Mars in May.
Evacuated Florida building near collapsed condo reportedly deemed safe
On Friday, North Miami Beach Building Department officials said the 156-unit Crestview Towers was structurally and electrically unsafe, and ordered residents to leave as a “precautionary measure.”
CDC's stomach-churning toon about swimming with diarrhea may have gone poo far
“It only takes one person with diarrhea to contaminate the entire pool,” the agency added, along with a gif of a girl going down a slide while leaving an unmistakable...
What the Zuck? Facebook CEO attracts mockery with bizarre July 4 video
Mark Zuckerberg on Sunday shared a dramatic Fourth of July video of himself toting an American flag while riding an electric surfboard across a lake.
Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow spent Fourth of July together
On this episode, it's "The One With the Fireworks." Courteney Cox celebrated the Fourth of July holiday with her "Friends" co-stars Lisa Kudrow, and Jennifer Aniston.
Elon Musk tweets 'Free Britney' as latest celeb to support pop star
Elon Musk's early morning post about Britney Spears went viral, racking up about 20 million retweets within hours.
Confusing tight end is Jets' biggest mystery in 2021
As the Jets get closer to training camp, I am examining the roster and giving you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on the list,...
Cook healthier meals with this 10-in-1 air fryer that’s 38% off
Make your favorite fried foods a tad healthier with this discounted air fryer!
This solar lantern triples as a water purifier and an emergency kit
Stay extra prepared this summer with this 3-in-1 camping device.
Judge rejected woman's last-ditch bid to save pet before Fla. condo razed
Stacey Karron's emergency petition with a court to save a stranded pet from the remaining portion of the collapsed Florida condo building was denied, and the structure was razed an...
Pope doing well after intestinal surgery, Vatican says
Spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement that Pope Francis "responded well" to the surgery, which was done under general anesthesia and which the Vatican had said earlier had been...
Huge black ash spews from Taal volcano in Philippines
The main crater of the Philippines' Taal Volcano fired a dark phreatomagmatic plume miles into the air. Drone video captured the epic eruption on July 1, 2021 — just 37...
Woman busted after crashing parade with tractor
Laurie Bostic refused to pull over for police officers and ultimately crashed her tractor into a fence during a Fourth of July parade in Texas. She faces charges such as...
Boy dies in his sleep 3 days after getting COVID vaccine, CDC investigating
The Centers for Disease Control has opened an investigation into the death of 13-year-old Jacob Clynick as the Michigan teen died three days after he received the second dose of...
Man killed, 2 injured in shooting at Fourth of July block party
A 27-year-old man was fatally shot while two others were hospitals after two groups erupted with gunfire at a Independence Day party in Roosevelt, Long Island.
Man busted with large stash of fireworks in NYC
New York City police found a large stash of fireworks in the trunk of a 31-year-old man's car when the man attempted to make a handoff to another individual.
There was no stopping this Met in Subway Series
Alonso also had a blast in the nightcap to give him four homers on the Mets' road trip.
'Squad' member blasts July 4 celebrations: 'Black people still aren't free'
Congresswoman Cori Bush posted a tweet where she claimed Independence Day is a holiday for white people and "Black people still aren't free." Bush faced backlash from the right and...
Mets blame Yankee Stadium for pitcher's struggles
Corey Oswalt got Yankee Stadium-ed, according to his manager.
Yankees reliever's dominance makes closer case
Chad Green threw one immaculate inning but, really, his entire performance was perfectly ordered.