August 17, 2021
Five men shot outside NYC grocery store
August 17, 2021 | 11:56pmFive men were wounded during a shooting outside a grocery store in Brooklyn on Tuesday night, police said. The victims, all in their 20s, were playing a dice game near...
Pence claims Biden broke Trump administration's deal with Taliban
August 17, 2021 | 11:46pmFormer Vice President Mike Pence claimed Tuesday that President Joe Biden reneged on the cease-fire deal his predecessor, former President Donald Trump, agreed with the Taliban in February 2020.
Resurgent Taliban pledges to honor 'women’s rights' in charm offensive
August 17, 2021 | 11:41pmTaliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid held a news conference to say that the insurgents would honor women’s rights, within highly restrictive Sharia law.
Yankees rookie puts up more zeroes and makes history
August 17, 2021 | 11:34pmYankees rookie starter Luis Gil is the only major league pitcher since 1893 — the first season the mound was 60 feet, 6 inches from the plate — to throw...
A Big Apple to-do list for our new gov
August 17, 2021 | 11:34pmIncoming New York Governor Kathy Hochul has a long list of tough tasks ahead of her as she plans to clean up Andrew Cuomo’s mess in Albany, Nicole Gelinas writes.
Kathy Hochul should probe Cuomo's COVID nursing home scandal, report says
August 17, 2021 | 11:33pmIncoming Gov. Kathy Hochul should order a probe of the state's response to the COVID pandemic in nursing homes last year under Andrew Cuomo, an Empire Center for Public Policy...
Trevor Bauer's attorneys question his accuser
August 17, 2021 | 11:19pmAn attorney for Trevor Bauer asked a woman Tuesday why she left out “dozens of key facts” in her petition for a five-year restraining order against the Dodgers pitcher.
Connecticut college to fine, cut internet access to unvaccinated students
August 17, 2021 | 10:42pmConnecticut’s Quinnipiac University will be issuing fines and cutting internet access to non-exempt students who fail to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination, a new report said.
Florida police officer succumbs to injuries from June shooting
August 17, 2021 | 10:41pmDozens of law enforcement officials gathered outside a Daytona Beach hospital on Tuesday to honor Officer Jason Raynor, 26, who died around 8 p.m. according to News 6 Orlando.
Remember your principles, Gov-To-Be Kathy Hochul: Lift the charter-school cap
August 17, 2021 | 10:30pmKathy Hochul has a golden chance to prove how much she cares about New York's kids: The minute she takes office, she should begin a major push to raise the...
Even lefty media is turning on Biden after Afghanistan debacle: Goodwin
August 17, 2021 | 10:26pmA day after Biden tried to defend his decision to wave the white flag in Afghanistan and assure America his government could manage the fallout, the scope of the disaster...
Yankees surge into wild-card spot after sweeping Red Sox
August 17, 2021 | 10:16pmWith a sweep of the Red Sox in Tuesday’s doubleheader in The Bronx, the Yankees are now tied (although percentage points ahead) of Boston for a wild-card spot.
Biden freezes Afghan currency reserves in bid to cut off Taliban cash: report
August 17, 2021 | 9:57pmThe Biden administration has frozen billions of dollars in Afghan currency reserves and other assets held in US bank accounts following the Taliban reconquest.
TSA extends into January mask rule for airline passengers
August 17, 2021 | 9:53pmThe TSA's current order was scheduled to expire Sept. 13. An agency spokesman said Tuesday that the mandate will be extended until Jan. 18.
LI car crash leaves 2 children critically injured, 5 other people hospitalized
August 17, 2021 | 9:42pmTwo children were critically injured and five others sent to the hospital after a car crash on Long Island on Tuesday afternoon.
Same as the old barbarous boss
August 17, 2021 | 9:33pmThe risen Taliban regime will continue to their old barbaric ways of oppressing women in Afghanistan, Paul Sperry writes.
MLB pitcher struck in head by line drive
August 17, 2021 | 9:31pmOakland Athletics right-hander Chris Bassitt was carted off the field Tuesday night after he was struck on the side of the head by a comebacker.
McConnell calls Afghanistan chaos 'stain on our national reputation'
August 17, 2021 | 9:25pmMitch McConnell called the American withdrawal from Afghanistan and the swift reconquest by the Taliban a "stain on our national reputation."
NYC carriage horse forced to work despite gruesome injuries: animal rights group
August 17, 2021 | 9:19pmA wounded carriage horse has been forced to work the streets of Manhattan for at least the past week, an animal rights group says, despite multiple calls to the city...
Two Mets inching closer toward diamond
August 17, 2021 | 9:18pmNoah Syndergaard and Francisco Lindor’s respective rehabs took another step forward in San Francisco on Tuesday.
Former Met target making splash with Giants
August 17, 2021 | 8:47pmThe Giants’ trade-deadline splash launched a pair of home runs Monday, while the Mets’ trade-deadline ripple watched helplessly, already knocked out of the game.
Olympic gold medalist turns attention to FedEx playoffs
August 17, 2021 | 8:46pmIt’s been a dizzying month for Xander Schauffele, but wildly rewarding.
Knicks' new backcourt will debut vs. former team in opener
August 17, 2021 | 8:42pmNew Knicks Kemba Walker and Evan Fournier will get a chance to show the leprechauns what they are missing on Oct. 20.
Woman claims she's married to Michael Jackson's ghost: 'He stays possessed in me'
August 17, 2021 | 8:34pmKathleen Roberts, a medium who claims she's Marilyn Monroe reincarnate, believes she's married to the King of Pop's ghost.
Examining Mets' overworked bullpen with season on brink
August 17, 2021 | 8:25pmA combination of extra-inning games and shortened starts by pitchers has pushed Mets relievers to the limit lately.
Taliban still patrolling area outside Kabul airport
August 17, 2021 | 8:18pmThe violence came even as the airport was occupied by thousands of US troops trying to help allies escape the country on military and civilian flights.
What's the scoop? Senator pushes for probe into Ben & Jerry over Israel ban
August 17, 2021 | 8:15pmSen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is calling on the Department of Commerce to launch an investigation into Ben & Jerry’s for banning sales in parts of Israel.
Inside rock star sex predator allegations: From Elvis to Bowie to Dylan
August 17, 2021 | 8:14pmBob Dylan is just one in a long line of famous musicians accused of dating and abusing teens -- including Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bill Wyman, Jimmy Page, David...
Some NYC eateries uneasy about de Blasio's vax ID mandate
August 17, 2021 | 8:13pmMayor Bill de Blasio crowed that Big Apple eateries were thrilled over his new vaccine ID mandate as it took effect Tuesday -- but some restaurant workers say it's not...
China outflanking US in the wake of Biden's Afghan debacle
August 17, 2021 | 8:07pmChina wasted little time seizing on the debacle to make geopolitical inroads and assert a growing hegemony in the Asia-Pacific.
Cuomo uses final days as gov to commute, pardon 10 felons — including 3 tied to killings
August 17, 2021 | 8:06pmGov. Andrew Cuomo is using the unprecedented lame-duck period to grant clemency and pardons to 10 felons.
Giants WR stands out with toe-tapping touchdown
August 17, 2021 | 7:55pmDarius Slayton twisted his body and tapped both feet in the end zone pressed up against the sideline during a one-on-one drill.
Halle Berry sued by MMA fighter Cat Zingano over ‘Bruised’ role
August 17, 2021 | 7:49pmHalle Berry's taking a hit from a seasoned MMA fighter — but it's a lawsuit.
Islamic terror groups celebrate fall of Afghanistan on social media
August 17, 2021 | 7:44pmThe recapture of Afghanistan by the Taliban has been greeted with jubilation as supporters of al Qaeda and other terror groups exult on social media about humiliating the United States.
Bronx native delivers clutch Yankees moment
August 17, 2021 | 7:41pmAndrew Velazquez has spent plenty of time at Yankee Stadium, but he never had a day like Tuesday.
To pee or not to pee: TikTok doctor says urinating in the shower is a bad idea
August 17, 2021 | 7:41pmDon't mention golden showers to this doctor on TikTok.
Giants rookie still out due to undisclosed 'situation'
August 17, 2021 | 7:34pmThe already-steep rookie learning curve facing Kadarius Toney is getting bigger with every practice missed.
Phil Mickelson proves he's the master of the Tuesday match
August 17, 2021 | 7:32pmHow do you spice up a Tuesday practice round on the PGA Tour? By publicly goading Phil Mickelson into a money match via Twitter.
Why would Kathy Hochul keep the man most responsible, after Cuomo, for the nursing-home coverup?
August 17, 2021 | 7:28pmLt. Gov. Kathy Hochul pledged to end Albany’s “legacy of sleaze” when she takes over from Gov. Andrew Cuomo next week. So why is she keeping on the man most...
'General Hospital' airs emotional tribute to late star Jay Pickett ahead of funeral
August 17, 2021 | 7:28pmPickett, a Spokane, Washington native, died at age 60 while shooting the film "Treasure Valley" on July 30.
China is already taking advantage of Biden's bungling of Afghanistan
August 17, 2021 | 7:23pmChina has a new arrow in its quiver: Afghanistan. It's using its collapse to outflank America, telling Taiwan we can’t be trusted and offering the Taliban friendship. President Joe Biden...
Jennifer Hudson is a natural to play Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin
August 17, 2021 | 7:20pmJennifer Hudson: “Aretha Franklin’s music was always there for me. I grew up in a church singing and didn’t realize until I researched the film how much her music was...
Poll shows 'Jeopardy!' fans love LeVar Burton as host, dislike Mike Richards
August 17, 2021 | 7:17pmA new poll released by Morning Consult revealed that fans preferred actor LeVar Burton to host "Jeopardy!" over new host Mike Richards.
Gavin Newsom sells house for $5.9M ahead of California recall election
August 17, 2021 | 7:12pmThe 53-year-old Democrat sold his pre-governorship mansion outside San Francisco for $5.895 million in May, property records show.
Sen. Lindsey Graham slams Biden Afghanistan response as 'flat-footed'
August 17, 2021 | 7:11pmSen. Lindsey Graham slammed the White House as "flat-footed" in its response to Afghanistan -- as he revealed troubling details from a briefing he and other senators had with top...
For Yankees, late-inning drama is a given
August 17, 2021 | 7:01pmMaybe one of these days the Yankees can enjoy an old-fashioned beatdown, a 14-3 laugher in which the final few innings come free of drama, agita or delirium.
Afghanistan was a ghastly display of how wokeness weakens America
August 17, 2021 | 7:00pmTwenty years ago, the military-industrial complex rushed the United States into a pair of wars that cost billions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of lives — only to end...
Exiled Afghan prez's daughter living artist life
August 17, 2021 | 7:00pmThe daughter of exiled Afghan President Ashraf Ghani was holed up inside her New York City loft after her dad abandoned the country to the Taliban.
New Knicks star fulfills mother's wish
August 17, 2021 | 6:48pm“I always wanted him to play for the Knicks, but I don’t think I wanted it to be his first team,” Andrea Walker told The Post at her son's introductory...
Tia Mowry finally addresses 'Sister, Sister' reboot rumors
August 17, 2021 | 6:44pmThe ABC/WB sitcom aired for six seasons starting in 1994 until 1999.
Letters to the Editor — Aug. 18, 2021
August 17, 2021 | 6:35pmNew York Post readers sound off the 9/11 museum limiting guests for the 2021 reading-of-the-names due to lack of funds and Sen. Chuck Schumer’s call to crack down on people...
'Murder by incompetence': Biden spurns Afghan allies while letting border get swarmed
August 17, 2021 | 6:34pmFor months, President Joe Biden has opened the southern border to illegal immigrants — even as he has turned a deaf ear to our Afghan allies begging to come to...
Twitter says Taliban can stay on platform if they obey rules
August 17, 2021 | 6:28pmIn a statement, Twitter ducked the question of whether it would bar representatives of the Taliban's Islamic fundamentalist government from getting their message out.
Purported Taliban fighters ride bumper cars in Afghanistan, video shows
August 17, 2021 | 6:27pmA group of purported Taliban fighters frolicked at an amusement park in Afghanistan riding bumper cars and a merry-go-round, according to video posted online Monday.
The Zach Wilson-Aaron Rodgers comparisons need to stop
August 17, 2021 | 6:26pmThe comparisons of Zach Wilson with Aaron Rodgers will be coming fast and furious when the Jets practice this week with the Packers.
How Yankees' turnaround can be inspiration for reeling Mets: Sherman
August 17, 2021 | 6:24pmThe Yankees (yep, Mets fans) should be the case not to abandon hope. There is enough season left to still offer rewrite on what seems, in the moment, hopeless.
Priciest house on Atlantic Isle has gold-leaf fresco and onyx staircase
August 17, 2021 | 6:19pmA property billed as the priciest listing ever on Atlantic Isle has hit the market, The Post can exclusively reveal.
Police shooting of Pharrell Williams' cousin ruled homicide in autopsy report
August 17, 2021 | 6:14pmPharrell Williams' cousin -- who was shot by a Virginia Beach police officer earlier this year -- died by homicide, an autopsy report exclusively obtained by The Post shows.
Death toll from Haiti’s earthquake rises to 1,941
August 17, 2021 | 5:59pmHaitian officials raised the death toll from a deadly weekend earthquake by more than 500 on Tuesday.
Attacks by mentally ill plague New Yorkers — while de Blasio does nothing
August 17, 2021 | 5:45pmIt looks like a scene from Afghanistan: A maniac wielding a hatchet brutally whacked a 51-year-old man at an ATM in Lower Manhattan Sunday. The day before, a woman came...
Kayakers save baby deer from drowning in Lake Superior
August 17, 2021 | 5:43pmWatch the dramatic rescue of a fawn struggling to swim at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. A kayak tour paddled the distressed deer to a shallow beach...
Biden team vague on evacuating Americans, allies from Afghanistan after Aug. 31
August 17, 2021 | 5:42pmNational Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Tuesday would not firmly commit to US troops remaining in Afghanistan until all Americans and US allies are evacuated from the region beyond Aug....
Knicks coach talked 'trash' to newly signed player
August 17, 2021 | 5:40pmForgive Knicks coach and Connecticut patriot Tom Thibodeau if he wasn’t fully rooting for Evan Fournier the day the shooting guard signed with the Knicks on Aug. 3.
GOP lawmakers rip Biden's 'reckless withdrawal' from Afghanistan
August 17, 2021 | 5:37pmRepublicans in the House are demanding answers from President Biden on the missteps that led to the Taliban’s rapid takeover of Afghanistan following the botched withdrawal of U.S. forces.
Nolan Gould, little Luke From ‘Modern Family,’ stuns fans with pole dancing
August 17, 2021 | 5:28pmNolan Gould, little Luke From "Modern Family," stunned fans while pole dancing with a chiseled figure.
Anderson .Paak gets tattoo warning not to release his music if he dies
August 17, 2021 | 5:25pm"When I'm gone, please don't release any posthumous albums or songs with my name attached. Those were just demos and never intended to be heard by the public,” his ink...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID-19
August 17, 2021 | 5:24pmTexas Gov. Greg Abbott tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday despite being fully vaccinated against the virus, his office said.
How an NY robbery crew used Apple Watch to net $500K
August 17, 2021 | 5:24pmA New York robbery crew that targeted drug runners hit the jackpot late last year, netting $500,000 in cash after tracking a targeted criminal’s car — with a hidden Apple...
NFL disappointment's latest chance has already failed
August 17, 2021 | 5:22pmThe 49ers are waiving 24-year-old quarterback Josh Rosen, NFL Network reported Tuesday.
So much for Biden's 'experience' and other commentary
August 17, 2021 | 5:18pmPresident Biden’s disaster in Afghanistan "is a provocative exhibition of weakness;" the US can’t train foreign forces; why we must save those who saved us and more.
'Dangerous': Inside the secret dark world of Hugh Hefner's Playboy fantasy
August 17, 2021 | 5:12pmA seductive new trailer for A&E Network’s upcoming “Secrets of Playboy” makes clear: Not all the wild antics in Hugh Hefner’s mansion life were sexy, fun times -- one former...
Disgraced Gov. Cuomo files for $50K pension ahead of delayed resignation
August 17, 2021 | 5:12pmGov. Andrew Cuomo filed retirement papers with the state to receive a $50,000 annual lifetime pension -- just days before his resignation takes effect.
Jets' joint practices with Packers will be 'valuable'
August 17, 2021 | 5:00pmFirst-year head coach Robert Saleh believes the Jets’ first joint sessions since working out with Washington in 2018 will be “valuable” for his team.
Inside the $1.2M La Quinta mansion Tom Girardi kept secret from Erika Jayne
August 17, 2021 | 4:49pmIn a recent episode of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," Jayne claimed that she did not know the address of the 3-bedroom, 3½-bathroom house home, which she added she'd...
Watchdog report cites 'many failures' in US efforts to rebuild Afghanistan
August 17, 2021 | 4:44pmIt's release comes as the Biden administration presides over a panned military withdrawal from the war-torn nation that has led to the lightning takeover of the country by the Taliban.
Woman on date ‘stunned’ when stranger passes note telling her to ‘run’
August 17, 2021 | 4:35pmA woman on a date was stunned after a watchful stranger passed her a note telling her to run from her prospective beau because he exhibited too many "red flags."
Yankees move so close to Red Sox after nail-biter
August 17, 2021 | 4:20pmTheir ascent in the standings continued Tuesday in the first game of a split doubleheader against the Red Sox, as the Yankees beat their rivals 5-3 in seven innings.
'Uncomfortable' explanation for question that caused Naomi Osaka's tears
August 17, 2021 | 4:19pmPaul Daugherty of the Cincinnati Enquirer detailed the exchange with Osaka from Monday.
Morgan Stanley to require proof of vaccination for returning employees
August 17, 2021 | 4:15pmMorgan Stanley said it will require employees returning to the office to prove they are fully vaccinated against coronavirus by Oct. 1, sources told The Post. Previously, employees at the...
Giants owner wishes vaccines were mandatory for every NFL player
August 17, 2021 | 4:09pmIf it was up to John Mara, every player in the NFL would have to be vaccinated.
Jeff Bezos buys another unit at 212 Fifth Ave — upping stake in building to $119M
August 17, 2021 | 4:08pmThe billionaire space war is heating up — in the atmosphere and in NYC. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has plunked down another $23 million for unit 20A at 212 Fifth...
Giants have no Odell Beckham regrets ahead of potential awkwardness
August 17, 2021 | 4:08pmThe Giants are about to visit Odell Beckham Jr. in purgatory during joint practices in Cleveland later this week.
How to lose weight in middle age — since you can't blame metabolism
August 17, 2021 | 4:00pmA new study has found that you can't blame middle-age weight gain on metabolism. Here are diet and exercise tips to turn to instead.
Should you bank on A's to win on Chicago's South Side?
August 17, 2021 | 4:00pmChris Bassitt has yet to lose a decision on the road this season and is tied for the AL lead in wins with a 12-3 mark with a 3.06 ERA.
Biden once said 'F--k that' on US obligation to stay in Afghanistan
August 17, 2021 | 3:55pmJoe Biden once snarled "F--k that" when asked if the US had an obligation to protect Afghans from the Taliban, according to newly resurfaced reports. The commander-in-chief allegedly made the...
Ex-Lions CB faces four charges in drunken car crash
August 17, 2021 | 3:44pmAlex Brown is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday on four charges after the cornerback caused a massive car accident.
De Blasio pans MTA timeline for congestion pricing as 'ridiculous'
August 17, 2021 | 3:43pmThe MTA's reported 16-month timeline to conduct an environmental review of Manhattan congestion fees passed by the state legislature is "ridiculous," Mayor de Blasio said.
Wildfires rage outside Athens, villages evacuated
August 17, 2021 | 3:42pmMore than 500 wildfires have broken out in recent weeks across Greece, which, like other countries in the Mediterranean region including Turkey and Tunisia, has seen some of its highest...
Video shows elderly Chicago woman ambushed, shot dead in her car
August 17, 2021 | 3:40pmYvonne Ruzich was sitting in her vehicle waiting for the grocery store where she worked to open when the two men in hoodies walked up to her and opened fire.
Cops release new wanted poster of 'escort who stole Rolex'
August 17, 2021 | 3:30pmThe NYPD released a new "wanted" poster of a female escort who allegedly stole a man's Rolex -- after issuing a flier that depicted the wrong suspect.
Thai police use water cannon to tackle protest against PM
August 17, 2021 | 3:28pmProtesters gathered in central Bangkok for a third successive day to demand Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha resign amid rising anger over his handling of the country's COVID-19 epidemic.
White House says armed Taliban have US weapons taken from Afghan forces
August 17, 2021 | 3:28pmNational Security Adviser Jake Sullivan admitted Tuesday that the Taliban gained significant troves of military hardware and weaponry that they took from Afghan security forces.
Zach Wilson likely to get more reps in second preseason game
August 17, 2021 | 3:25pmQB Zach Wilson figures to see his playing time go up in Saturday’s game against the Packers after playing two series in his first preseason action.
'It hurts so bad': 'American Idol' alum Syesha Mercado cries amid fight for babies
August 17, 2021 | 3:23pm“We should have never been criminalized for getting assistance for something," Mercado and the father to her two kids, Tyron Deener, said during a virtual news conference.
Pharmacist allegedly sold 125 COVID-19 vaccination cards on eBay
August 17, 2021 | 3:21pmChicago pharmacist Tangtang Zhao was arrested for selling the CDC cards to 11 different buyers from late March through early April, according to the Department of Justice.
Retail sales fell more than expected in July as recovery continues
August 17, 2021 | 3:19pmAmerican shoppers pulled back their spending in July even more than economists expected as COVID-19 cases surged.
Pete Buttigieg and husband Chasten reveal they're now dads
August 17, 2021 | 3:17pmChasten revealed to the Washington Post last month that they had been trying to adopt for a year now.
Accused NYC serial arsonist busted again while free without bail
August 17, 2021 | 3:17pmAn accused serial arsonist who cops said has been lighting blazes in the Big Apple since he was 10 has been busted again -- while free on bail on three...
Colorado family stranded in Afghanistan after flight home is canceled
August 17, 2021 | 3:08pmThe father, who wished to remain anonymous, said his wife called him on Saturday and said that the Taliban was all over the city.
Late 'Arrested Development' star leaves behind estate worth at least $2M
August 17, 2021 | 3:07pmJessica Walter, an Emmy winner who played the role of boozy mom Lucille Bluth in the cult classic sitcom, died in her sleep in March at age 80.
COVID-19 booster shots to roll out in NYC as soon as next month
August 17, 2021 | 3:02pmCOVID-19 vaccine booster shots will be available to New Yorkers as early as next month.
Walmart raises outlook as back-to-school sales return
August 17, 2021 | 2:59pmWalmart raised its sales outlook for the year as Americans returned to shopping for back-to-school clothes and travel goods during the second quarter. Still, concerns are mounting over how shoppers...
Man, 29, slashed, robbed on Manhattan train: cops
August 17, 2021 | 2:51pmA 29-year-old man was slashed in the face and robbed of his wallet on a Manhattan train early Tuesday, cops said.
ICUs in Alabama nearing capacity amid COVID surge
August 17, 2021 | 2:49pmIntensive care units in hard-hit areas of the state are at or over capacity. The Birmingham area has 22 beds available.
Horrifying video shows bloody NYC attack by hatchet-wielding maniac
August 17, 2021 | 2:45pmDisturbing new surveillance video shows the moment a 51-year-old man was brutally attacked by a hatchet-wielding maniac while at a Lower Manhattan ATM.
Dow falls 500 points as investors react to sales data, COVID concerns
August 17, 2021 | 2:43pmThe Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 500 points in midday trading on Tuesday with the other major indices falling too as investors showed renewed concern over surging cases of COVID-19.
Giants change stance on Saquon Barkley contract talks
August 17, 2021 | 2:40pmThe Giants won't rule out an in-season contract extension for running back Saquon Barkley, granted he returns to form following a torn ACL last year.
Former Jets star agrees to record-setting deal
August 17, 2021 | 2:39pmJamal Adams is finally getting paid by Seattle and in turn will become the league's highest-paid safety.
Dems lecture Americans on wokeness — then abandon our values abroad
August 17, 2021 | 2:38pmKabul fell in eight hours. Now there’s not much for us to be proud of in Kabul, or even in the Kabul Embassy, a $700 million building that is now...
Biden reportedly downplayed US intelligence warning of quick Taliban takeover
August 17, 2021 | 2:36pmBiden was continuing to downplay the Taliban threat, saying as recently as July 8 that it was "highly unlikely" insurgents would overrun the country. The administration is now facing questions...
'We were so afraid': Horrifying tales of 'forced marriages' emerge in Taliban-held areas
August 17, 2021 | 2:34pmA senior Taliban figure reportedly ordered that all women over the age of 15 and widows younger than 40 should be married to the insurgent fighters.
'No time to spare': Malala Yousafzai fears for future of Afghan girls and women
August 17, 2021 | 2:29pmActivist Malala Yousafzai -- who was shot by the Taliban in 2012 for advocating for girls education -- said she "fears" for the future of Afghan women after the Taliban...
Queens Proud Boy pleads guilty to threatening to kill black senator
August 17, 2021 | 2:26pmEduard Florea, 41, of Middle Village, admitted in Brooklyn federal court Monday to threatening to kill Sen. Raphael Warnock.
Gunman opens fire in Times Square, striking famed TKTS booth
August 17, 2021 | 2:22pmA gunman opened fire in Times Square early Tuesday -- striking the window of the famed TKTS booth, according to police sources.
OxyContin heir wants Sackler family free from future lawsuit liabilities
August 17, 2021 | 2:16pm“We need a release that’s sufficient to get our goals accomplished,” David Sackler said in response to questions from a lawyer for the US bankruptcy trustee.
Damon Wayans thinks he could take Dave Chappelle in a Verzuz stand-up battle
August 17, 2021 | 2:10pmDamon Wayans wants to take Dave Chappelle in a stand-up battle, but many on social media think the comedy legend may have another thing coming.
David Petraeus calls Afghanistan a 'Dunkirk moment'
August 17, 2021 | 2:09pmFormer CIA Director David Petraeus called the chaotic evacuation of Americans and Afghan civilians a "Dunkirk moment."
Artist tattoos nipples on breast cancer survivors — but practices on herself first
August 17, 2021 | 2:08pmVicky Martin has, for the past 15 years, specialized in tattooing nipples on women who’ve had theirs removed due to cancer surgery. She improves her technique by practicing on herself.
NJ woman allegedly used husband's funeral donations on 'living expenses'
August 17, 2021 | 2:06pmPatricia Clark raised money online to cremate and bury her husband, but instead spent the donated cash on her own "living expenses," prosecutors allege.
Count on Tigers to take out their road-weary AL West opponent
August 17, 2021 | 2:00pmThe Tigers’ Casey Mize (6-6, 3.66 ERA) has won twice for us this summer and has lost only three times in his last 15 starts.
Giants make cornerback swap with Packers in preseason trade
August 17, 2021 | 2:00pmThe Giants are trading cornerback Isaac Yiadom to the Green Bay Packers for fellow CB Josh Jackson, according to reports.
Rival apps battle to become NYC's 'Airbnb for pools'
August 17, 2021 | 2:00pmSwimply and Swimmy are fighting to become NYC's go-to "Airbnb for pools."
Cathie Wood fires back at 'Big Short' investor's massive bet against fund
August 17, 2021 | 1:52pmCathie Wood claims she isn't worried about a "big short" on her flagship exchange-traded fund, ARK Innovation. On Tuesday, the relentlessly bullish tech investor responded to a report that Michael...
Washington Football Team narrows name choice with ultimate tease
August 17, 2021 | 1:51pmThe Washington Football team rebrand is almost finalized.
Female Afghan TV anchor makes headlines with interview of Taliban official
August 17, 2021 | 1:30pmDuring their repressive rule from 1996 to 2001, the Taliban prevented women and girls from going to work or school.
Kemba Walker addresses biggest worry at Knicks introduction
August 17, 2021 | 1:25pmWalker said he "feels great" after an injury-riddled season with the Celtics.
De Blasio and Hochul meet face to face for first time since Cuomo's resignation
August 17, 2021 | 1:21pmMayor Bill de Blasio spent more than an hour with Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday in their first face-to-face meeting since besieged Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced he was quitting.
Yankees not expecting these two pitchers back anytime soon
August 17, 2021 | 1:20pmThe right-hander underwent an MRI exam on his shoulder Monday after feeling tightness while warming up for a rehab start.
Former MLB All-Star sentenced for having sex with 13-year-old
August 17, 2021 | 1:19pmFormer MLB pitcher Felipe Vazquez was sentenced to two to four years in prison Tuesday.
Airlines flew 66 million passengers in June -- tripling total from a year ago
August 17, 2021 | 1:17pmThe largest 21 US airlines that handle more than 90 percent of all US traffic carried 9.2 million more passengers in June than the 57.2 million passengers transported in May.
Eminem to play White Boy Rick on 50 Cent's new drama 'BMF'
August 17, 2021 | 1:08pmThe Real Slim Shady's next role will be playing FBI informant White Boy Rick on friend 50 Cent's new Starz drama about the Flenory brothers.
John Mara reveals whether Dave Gettleman is on Giants' hot seat
August 17, 2021 | 12:58pmMara said he would not classify Gettleman as being on the hot seat, despite a 15-33 record in his three years leading the franchise.
Schools paying parents to drive their own children due to shortage of bus drivers
August 17, 2021 | 12:56pmWhile many school districts have an abnormal amount of cash from pandemic stimulus funds, administrators say they are still struggling to find staffers and supplies.
Video shows man who allegedly attacked Asian woman and her husband
August 17, 2021 | 12:49pmThe suspect who allegedly attacked a 63-year-old Asian woman and dumped Chinese food on her 60-year-old husband in Midtown was captured on newly released video.
ViacomCBS sells 'Black Rock' headquarters in NYC for $760M
August 17, 2021 | 12:48pmThe deal, which was announced late Monday, comes nearly two years after the media company merged Viacom and CBS.
Prince Andrew still a person of interest in Epstein sex-trafficking probe: report
August 17, 2021 | 12:44pmBritain's Prince Andrew remains a person of interest in the federal investigation into the sex-trafficking case involving late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, a new report says.
OnlyFans launches 'safe for work' app -- and taps ex-porn star to promote it
August 17, 2021 | 12:38pmOnlyFans, which says it has more than 150 million users worldwide, is primarily known as a platform where people sell nude photos and videos.
Tornado warning issued in Georgia as Tropical Storm Fred downgraded
August 17, 2021 | 12:33pmA tornado watch warning was put in place Tuesday for parts of Georgia, even as Tropical Storm Fred was downgraded to a tropical depression after slamming into the Florida panhandle...
Mom claims flight attendant told her to 'glue' mask to toddler's face
August 17, 2021 | 12:32pmA mother claimed a Southwest airlines attendant told her to "glue" her mask to her crying child's face.
'Joke Biden': Global media slam US, president amid Kabul chaos
August 17, 2021 | 12:28pmPresident Joe Biden on Monday rejected blame for chaotic scenes of the bungled withdrawal and the shockingly rapid Taliban conquest.
76ers star's massive extension lacks 'catastrophic' provision
August 17, 2021 | 12:26pmThe 76ers are sure about at least one of their stars.
Japan expands virus emergency, weighs legal penalties
August 17, 2021 | 12:24pmThe measures, approved by a government task force, add seven prefectures to the six areas already under a state of emergency and extend it to Sept. 12.
'The Crown': first look at new Princess Diana and Charles
August 17, 2021 | 12:20pmNetflix's royal hit "The Crown" reveals the first images of Dominic West as Prince Charles and Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana in Season 5.
Man beats NYC straphanger while spewing anti-gay slur: cops
August 17, 2021 | 12:17pmA man pummeled a 45-year-old straphanger on a Manhattan train while spewing an anti-gay slur, cops say.
Yankees star takes big step after being 'knocked out' by COVID-19
August 17, 2021 | 12:16pmAnthony Rizzo took another step closer to returning from the COVID IL when he fielded grounders before Tuesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox in The Bronx.
Taliban leader returns from exile, after group vows to 'live peacefully'
August 17, 2021 | 12:12pmA Taliban spokesman said on Twitter that Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar and other insurgent group leaders "reached their beloved country" on Tuesday afternoon.
College QB goes viral for bizarre banana-eating video
August 17, 2021 | 12:07pmSomebody alert Gwen Stefani, because this s—t is bananas.
NYPD video shows cops exchange gunfire with armed robber
August 17, 2021 | 12:05pmHarrowing new video captures cops exchanging gunfire with an armed robbery suspect in The Bronx -- as ice-cream-truck music plays in the background.
MacDaddy: Guinness record holder ate McDonald's Big Macs daily for 50 years
August 17, 2021 | 12:04pm"When I like something, I stick with it all the time," Wisconsin resident Donald Gorske, 67, said of the calorie-laden milestone.
Home Depot punished staff who backed Black Lives Matter, labor board says
August 17, 2021 | 12:01pmHome Depot used threats and punishments to try to stop employees from expressing support for the Black Lives Matter movement and organizing among workers, according to a complaint.
'Afraid for my future:' Female Afghan soldier fears rape, death under Taliban rule
August 17, 2021 | 12:00pmKubra Behroz proudly joined the Afghan military a decade ago, but is now terrified that she will be kidnapped, raped or even killed for being a soldier under the new...
Knicks star joins long list with NY homecoming
August 17, 2021 | 11:41amKemba Walker made a name for himself as a high school star in New York City.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'left speechless' over Taliban takeover
August 17, 2021 | 11:41amPrince Harry and Meghan Markle were "devastated" and "left speechless" by the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan amid Biden's withdrawal of troops.
Please don't duct tape the passengers: United Airlines warns flight attendants
August 17, 2021 | 11:37amAt least three incidents involving duct tape have recently happened to passengers on American Airlines and Frontier.
Man films himself clinging to US plane as it leaves Afghanistan
August 17, 2021 | 11:28amDramatic video shows a man recording himself and other Afghans clinging to a US Air Force plane taxiing for takeoff at Kabul's airport in a desperate attempt to flee the...
Terrorists 'a real threat' to exploit migrant surge and enter US, ex-border chief says
August 17, 2021 | 11:26amRodney Scott is warning that the mishandling of the border crisis has caused a national security threat over the number of known or suspected terrorists crossing into the US.
Bill Ackman's SPAC slapped with lawsuit claiming company is illegal
August 17, 2021 | 11:26amThe suit alleges that Bill Ackman's so-called SPAC, or special-purpose acquisition company, has been improperly acting as an investment company instead of an operating company.
Kayla Harrison rips into reporter for calling opponent 'pretty woman'
August 17, 2021 | 11:20amTwo-time American Olympic judo medalist Kayla Harrison can beat you up with her words, too.
Disney+ drops eye-popping trailer for anime 'Star Wars: Visions' show
August 17, 2021 | 11:19amThe animated series is formatted as an anthology of fresh tales styled in Japanese anime and produced by seven separate genre studios.
Three volcanoes are erupting simultaneously on Alaskan island chain
August 17, 2021 | 11:13amThe eruptions do not pose a threat to any nearby community due to the location of the Aleutian island chain, an 800-mile stretch of islands that ring the Bering Sea.
How the rookie QBs stack up in fantasy football
August 17, 2021 | 11:08amRookie quarterbacks, in particular, historically don’t fare well.
The Big Ten football underdogs to keep an eye on
August 17, 2021 | 11:00amThe VSiN college football analyst looks at some betting angles for the 2021 Big Ten season.
Hero wrestles alligator after it attacks handler at kids' party
August 17, 2021 | 10:57amWild footage shows a powerful alligator snapping hold of its handler and yanking her into the water at a Utah kids' party.
Axel Springer reportedly in talks to buy ownership stake in Politico
August 17, 2021 | 10:48amAxel Springer is in talks to buy an ownership stake in Washington-based news publisher Politico, according to a report late Monday. The deal talks may include a full buyout of...
'Concerning' levels of COVID-19 detected in Florida county wastewater, officials say
August 17, 2021 | 10:45amSpeaking at a press conference held Monday, Orange County's utility director called the latest numbers "very high" and "very concerning."
Crime pays: Victim of $600M crypto heist asks hacker to become chief security adviser
August 17, 2021 | 10:42amThe company that lost more than $600 million in a massive crypto heist last week has offered its hacker the position of chief security advisor after the cyber bandit returned...
'SNL' Afghanistan invasion skit resurfaces as Taliban retake control
August 17, 2021 | 10:36amThe controversial musical sendup divided social media with many dubbing it tasteless while others deemed it a prescient work of satire.
Prime Student members can now get 3 months free of Audible Premium Plus
August 17, 2021 | 10:36amIt's an exciting day for students, specifically book lovers and commuters balancing a jam-packed schedule of classes, work and after-school activities. Audible, the much-clamored-about platform for streaming audiobooks and podcasts,...
Las Vegas Raiders to require proof of vaccination at home games
August 17, 2021 | 10:34amFans entering Allegiant Stadium must show proof of vaccination through the CLEAR mobile app.
Spirit Airlines' thousands of canceled flights cost company $50M
August 17, 2021 | 10:27amSpirit Airlines' apparent bungling of bookings that led to thousands of canceled flights and tens of thousands of stranded customers.
The world was not ready for this NFL star to shave his beard
August 17, 2021 | 10:27amThe Chiefs star tight end had some fun on Twitter after he went viral for sporting a clean-shaven face.
Dead Afghan found in US military plane's landing gear
August 17, 2021 | 10:20amThe body of a dead Afghan was found in the landing gear of a US Air Force plane that hastily took off from Kabul airport on Monday as thousands desperately...
Chinese gov. takes board seat, stake in unit of TikTok maker ByteDance
August 17, 2021 | 10:18amA Chinese government entity now controls a board seat and 1 percent stake in Beijing ByteDance Technology, an entity that oversees Douyin — the Chinese version of TikTok.
Thousands evacuated as fire sweeps through French forests
August 17, 2021 | 10:17amIt was just the latest blaze in a summer of wildfires that have swept across the Mediterranean region, leaving areas in Greece, Turkey, Italy, Algeria and Spain in smoldering ruins.
Ex-SEAL who killed bin Laden blasts 'disaster' Biden — calls on general to resign
August 17, 2021 | 10:12amRobert O’Neill called President Biden a "disaster" and urged Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley to resign over the catastrophe caused by the US military pullout in...
Take advantage of this limited-time price drop on Babbel for $300 off
August 17, 2021 | 10:08amRight now, you can get lifetime access to Babbel Language Learning, including every available language in the app, for the reduced price of $199.
Disturbing video shows creep grope woman, pummel her on NYC street
August 17, 2021 | 10:06amA creep groped a 26-year-old woman on a Williamsburg, Brooklyn street this week -- and then pummeled her when she tried to fight back, disturbing new video shows.
Upgrade your listening experience with 45% off these Marshall earbuds
August 17, 2021 | 10:04amRight now, you can get Marshall Mode EQ Wired Earphones for the reduced price of $54.99, a savings of 45% total.
New Zealand goes into lockdown over first COVID-19 infection in 6 months
August 17, 2021 | 10:01amJacinda Ardern announced that all New Zealand will be in the toughest, level-four lockdown for at least three days.
This quarterback looks like 'bettor' option for Bears
August 17, 2021 | 10:00amIt might require some sort of miracle for the Bears to become a playoff team this season, and that’s where rookie quarterback Justin Fields comes into the picture.
Soldier clutches US flag on flight out of Kabul amid deadly evacuation: report
August 17, 2021 | 9:55amAn American soldier desperately clutched onto the US flag as he boarded a plane out of Afghanistan Monday amid the chaotic and deadly evacuation after the Taliban regained control of...
The Tim Tebow experiment is mercifully over
August 17, 2021 | 9:48amTebow was trying to convert from a quarterback to tight end under Urban Meyer, who also coached him at the University of Florida.
Get buried in a crypt next to Hugh Hefner and Marilyn Monroe for $2M
August 17, 2021 | 9:47amIt's the hottest grave plot since . . . well, ever. The family of late Broadway composer Jerry Herman is selling a crypt he originally bought near the celebs' final...
Bill Belichick seen having intriguing conversation with Eagles trade piece
August 17, 2021 | 9:35amJust a little trade humor to get you through the preseason.
Squeak, DJ and producer of hip-hop's Pivot Gang, dead at 26
August 17, 2021 | 9:34amAlso known as SqueakPIVOT, he was part of the influential Saba-led Chicago hip-hop collective Pivot Gang.
Robert Durst finally admits to writing incriminating note that led cops to body
August 17, 2021 | 9:24amMillionaire real-estate heir, Robert Durst has admitted publicly for the first time that he penned the incriminating "cadaver" note that directed cops to his best friend, Susan Berman's body.
Turkish Airlines jet arrives in Kabul on daring flight amid chaos
August 17, 2021 | 9:05amA Turkish Airlines civilian flight managed to fly into Afghanistan and land at Kubul airport amid the mass panic in the war-torn country -- before taking off again with over...
Hope Solo accuses Megan Rapinoe of 'bullying' USWNT into kneeling for anthem
August 17, 2021 | 9:04amSolo has taken issue with Megan Rapinoe's political activism, saying the star player "bullied" her teammates into kneeling for the national anthem before games.
Video shows destroyed computers dumped by NATO building in Afghanistan
August 17, 2021 | 8:47amStaffers at the US Embassy in Kabul were instructed to get rid of all sensitive information before their evacuation.
Frozen shrimp recall expanded after more cases of salmonella: FDA
August 17, 2021 | 8:31amProduct sold at Target, Whole Foods and more: The US Food and Drug Administration's national recall of frozen shrimp has been expanded due to salmonella risks.
'Godfather of Sudoku,' puzzle creator Maki Kaji, dead at 69
August 17, 2021 | 8:03am"I don't want to just be the godfather of Sudoku," Kaji once said. "I'd like to spread the fun of puzzles until I'm known as the person who established the...
How Kemba Walker ended up getting his unexpected Knicks moment
August 17, 2021 | 8:01amIndeed, the Knicks’ choice of Kemba Walker was as unexpected as it was delightful to their giddy fan base.
Old-timer destroys younger man in epic push-up contest
August 17, 2021 | 6:54amIt was a battle for the ages. On the streets of Vancouver, Canada, an older man challenged a much younger guy to a one-armed push-up contest. The crowd of late-night...
Property buys give developer Extell control of entire Eighth Avenue blockfront
August 17, 2021 | 5:45amBroadway’s powerful Shubert Organization has sold two precious Eighth Avenue parcels to Gary Barnett’s Extell Development, giving Extell control of a whole Midtown blockfront.
Taliban says women can join government if they adhere to Islamic law
August 17, 2021 | 4:55amThe Taliban declared an “amnesty” across Afghanistan and urged women to join its government Tuesday, trying to calm nerves across a tense capital city that only the day before saw...
Veteran pitcher hasn't been what Mets had hoped
August 17, 2021 | 2:57amAfter Hill allowed just one hit in three scoreless innings, he was knocked around the second time through the San Francisco order in the Mets’ 7-5 loss at Oracle Park.
Yankees hope bullpen's strong outing can be 'springboard'
August 17, 2021 | 2:33amThe Angels arrived at Yankee Stadium on Monday to make up a game that was originally scheduled to follow the biggest collapse of the season by the Yankees bullpen. The...
Man charged with murdering girlfriend, trying to kill 4 kids in car crash
August 17, 2021 | 2:29amA California man allegedly murdered his girlfriend and nearly killed their four children by driving into oncoming highway traffic and crashing into a tractor trailer.
Fan invades field, pretends to be pitcher during Mets game
August 17, 2021 | 1:57amIf he was looking for a tryout, picking a night the Mets used six pitchers to cover eight innings was some fortunate timing.
13-year-old charged with killing his Navy veteran mom
August 17, 2021 | 1:46amA 13-year-old boy is accused of fatally shooting his mother at their Georgia home last week, authorities said.
Mets fall to .500 as misery continues
August 17, 2021 | 1:24amThe misery continued Monday night, when the Giants blasted three homers — including two from shiny new toy Kris Bryant — in sending the Mets to a 7-5 loss at...
George W. Bush urges Biden to 'cut the red tape' for Afghan refugees
August 17, 2021 | 1:23amFormer President George W. Bush on Monday urged President Joe Biden to “cut the red tape” and allow for the swift evacuation of Afghan refugees following the Taliban’s takeover of...
Tropical triple threat: Haiti drenched by Grace as Fred hits Florida and third storm forms
August 17, 2021 | 1:11amTropical Depression Grace drenched earthquake-damaged Haiti on Monday, threatening to dump up to 15 inches (38 centimeters) of rain on a landscape where people are huddling in fields and searching...
Mekhi Becton appreciates being humbled by Jets teammate
August 17, 2021 | 12:27amThe largest player on the Jets roster has been eating humble pie all summer — and liking it.
'Nobody listened to us': Afghan vets press Biden to get colleagues out
August 17, 2021 | 12:06amAs the Taliban tightens its control over Afghanistan after sweeping to power this weekend, veterans of America's longest war are begging the Biden administration to pick up the pace of...
This is everything Yankees outfielder dreamed of
August 17, 2021 | 12:04amJoey Gallo has taken quickly and happily to the fact that Yankees fans have joined he and Anthony Rizzo together as something of an Italian-American tribute band.