August 23, 2021
Tennessee mother drowns after filming rising floodwaters on Facebook
A Tennessee woman drowned in the rising floodwaters after she livestreamed the deluge on social media.
Mets star still brimming with optimism: 'We always believe'
What matters, according to Pete Alonso, is that the Mets maintain their belief.
Schiff: US 'very unlikely' to complete evacuations by Aug. 31
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff [D-CA] said it was “very unlikely” that the U.S. completes its evacuation of Afghanistan by the Aug. 31 deadline.
Singapore leader questions US reliability in wake of Afghan withdrawal
Singapore's prime minister warned Vice President Harris that the rest of the world will be watching closely to see what the US does next following its chaotic retreat from Afghanistan.
Perfect 10: Yankees keep streak going in Atlanta
The Yankees continued their stunning turnaround by beating the Braves, a team that was as hot as they were heading into Monday’s game.
Mets podcast: Can Baez, Lindor spark miraculous run? feat. Joe DeMayo
The Mets should get back Francisco Lindor potentially on Tuesday against the Giants to a lineup that needs anyone they can get to give them a spark.
Here's when famed Grand Central Oyster Bar is set to reopen
The Grand Central Oyster Bar, closed for most of 17 months, will reopen on Sept. 7, the restaurant announced on Monday.
How Hamptons restaurants became a hot spot for big-name music acts
Music fans starved to see big-name acts at intimate venues have been heading to an unlikely spot in the Hamptons — where stars are more used to kicking back and...
Mets infielder grades his roller-coaster season
J.D. Davis’ “roller-coaster” season was on full display during his final three games against the Dodgers over the weekend.
His final farewell: Cuomo submits his resignation letter
The 63-year-old kept it simple in his letter to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) and state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D-Yonkers).
Yankees closer is back throwing heat
Aroldis Chapman retired the side in order in the bottom of the ninth on Monday.
New adventure, old baddies: 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' trailer teases return of some original villains
But Spidey nearly got scooped on Sunday when a janky portion of the teaser was leaked online ahead of Sony's planned reveal at Las Vegas' CinemaCon 2021.
Patriots QB sitting out joint practices with Giants for COVID violation
Cam Newton violated NFL COVID-19 protocols and cannot rejoin his Patriots teammates until Thursday's joint practice with the Giants.
Outgoing gov grants clemency to convicted murderers
Outgoing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo marked his final day in office Monday by handing out four sentence commutations and one pardon. He also made a parole board referral for...
Northern Trust winner ends 143-tournament drought
Tony Finau knew this was coming, even if no one else did.
Giants’ Daniel Jones strategy is worth the risk
If Tom Brady at age 44 can play one series in the Buccaneers’ preseason opener, why the hell can’t Daniel Jones?
Inmates run wild on Rikers Island, answer phones, destroy equipment
Inmates are running wild on Rikers Island amid a staffing crunch that’s left charges free to stab each other, answer phones and destroy equipment.
Hochul promises her administration will be 'transparent' with nursing home, pandemic data
Incoming Gov. Kathy Hochul promised that her administration will be “very transparent” when it comes to releasing documents pertaining to pandemic-related nursing home deaths.
Meet the 11-year-old girl starring at the LLWS
Ella Bruning is becoming a rock star at the Little League World Series.
Hochul hires women to top 2 posts ahead of swearing in as governor
Incoming Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed women to two top government posts before her official midnight Tuesday swearing in.
After Afghanistan, how can anyone trust Biden on an Iran nuke deal?
Biden was elected supposedly to give us a White House more competent, empathic and truthful than that of his predecessor, yet Afghanistan proved we got the opposite.
NY Public Library to showcase over 4,000 years worth of history at new exhibit
Hundreds of incredible treasures and curiosities — spanning over 4,000 years of history — will be open to the public at an upcoming exhibit at the New York Public Library’s...
Central Park concert was rained out — but theater won't be
So, about last week’s poured on, rained out, hurricane-drenched outdoor Central Park music festival.
Even a biased press is calling Biden out on his Afghan debacle
The Afghanistan fiasco has created that most disorienting and discomfiting experience for a progressive administration.
Sexual harassment, serial killers & cheaters: The dark side of game shows
Behind that small-screen facade of cheery, perfectly coiffed, telegenic hosts lurks a sinister cauldron of sex, greed, cheating and inappropriate behavior
NBC 'standing by' for a potential reboot of 'The Office'
There's a glimmer of hope: NBC said it's "standing by" should showrunner Greg Daniels ever decide to do a reboot.
Foes increase heat against de Blasio's SoHo rezoning push
Foes of Mayor Bill de Blasio's controversial plan to rezone posh SoHo are stepping up their opposition to the new development effort.
Mets can still make last-ditch effort to catch Braves
As stunning as the Mets’ free fall has seemed for the players, less shocking is the rise of the rival Braves.
Doctor to NFL team about vaccines: Americans should be more worried about aspirin
Vaccine-hesitant Americans should "be more worried about taking aspirin" than getting vaccinated for COVID-19, an infectious disease expert told MSNBC.
New Jersey Stop and Shop celebrates WWII vet's 100th birthday
A local Stop and Shop helped Bartholomeo 'Benny' Ficeto — a World War II veteran and former employee — celebrate his 100th birthday with a dedicated veteran’s parking place named...
Knicks open to extending beefed-up center before season
Knicks center Mitchell Robinson’s social media tweets are getting bigger and bolder — along with his body.
Yankee named player of the week after pleading for more playing time
After declaring last week he “deserves to play just as much as [Anthony Rizzo] does,” Voit was named American League Player of the Week.
Issa Rae announces premiere date for the last season of 'Insecure'
Fans were shocked when the announcement was made that the hit show will be coming to an end after such a successful run.
Bystander shot outside Penn Station during rush hour in NYC
A 58-year-old tourist who was meeting his wife was shot in the leg by a stray bullet outside Penn Station during rush hour Monday night, police and sources said.
Welcome, Gov. Hochul: Let's get to work
As of midnight Monday, Gov. Kathy Hochul has the reins of New York state government. Congratulations: Now comes the work.
Union leaders taking de Blasio's vaccine mandate for DOE staffers to court
Union leaders representing city workers plan to file a legal action to stop Mayor de Blasio from implementing a vaccine mandate for Department of Education employees without their input.
No vax mandate for NY state court workers till 2nd shot formally approved
New York state court workers won't be forced to get vaccinated at least until the FDA formally approves a second COVID-19 jab, officials said Monday.
Some Wall Streeters are fed up with their unvaccinated coworkers
As Wall Street scrambles to find safe ways to return its bankers to the office as the Delta variant surges, some financiers have found a scapegoat for the mess: the...
Florida doctors stage walkout to protest surge of unvaccinated patients
A group of South Florida doctors walked out of their hospital Palm Beach Internal Medicine to protest the surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations among the unvaccinated.
Park Slope school has lost a third of its students since pandemic, principal says
Mass departures at PS 118 Maurice Sendak have hobbled funding and forced staff cuts, principal Elizabeth Garraway wrote in the sobering email sent Friday.
Stand your ground, Dem moderates: The nation is counting on you
They're right to stand up to Pelosi. Not only is a progressive, partisan spending spree bad for a recovering economy; voting for it, whenever it comes up, means political suicide...
Letters to the Editor — Aug. 24, 2021
The Issue: The evacuation of Americans and Afghan civilians from Kabul after the withdrawal of US troops. President Biden’s decision to end our military involvement in Afghanistan was the correct...
Jets waive Giants castoff
Corey Ballentine’s time in New York began tragically and appears to be ending unceremoniously.
Iran holding joint naval drills with Russia, China in coming months
China, Iran and Russia plan to hold naval exercises in the Persian Gulf either later this year or early next year, the Russian ambassador to Iran said Monday.
More US forces helicopter into Kabul for rescue mission: report
American troops have carried out at least two missions into the Afghan capital city of Kabul to ferry US nationals to Hamid Karzai International Airport.
3 babies born on Afghanistan evacuation flights, US general says
An Army general said Monday that three women have given birth aboard evacuation flights out of Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover last week.
Here are some of the weirdest moments from Gov. Cuomo's farewell speech
Gov. Andrew Cuomo used his farewell speech on Monday to deny, complain, boast and take a parting shot at his longtime political nemesis, Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Maine crematorium under fire for allegedly letting bodies rot in basement
Six people in Maine have sued a local crematorium for allegedly letting their relatives' bodies rot without refrigeration in the basement.
'Night of the Living Dead' star Marilyn Eastman dead at 87
Marilyn Eastman, a cult film star famous for "Night of the Living Dead," died Sunday. She was 87.
Giants not trying to become Patriots 2.0: Joe Judge
The second-year head coach will spend zero minutes this week flashing the three Super Bowl rings he won as an assistant with the Patriots.
Podcast: Bronx native living the Yankees dream
The script writes itself.
Grand Prospect Hall, which promised 'dreams come true,' to be demolished
The new owners of the Grand Prospect Hall wedding venue in Brooklyn quietly applied for permits to demolish the 118-year-old building last month.
Ex-Raiders exec addresses claims of financial 'wrongdoing'
One of the four members of the Raiders front office who recently left the team is finally speaking out.
Consider these RBs when top fantasy football picks are gone
Maybe you want to pick a top-shelf RB early, but you're too late and they’re gone.
Runaway trailer breaks free on a busy highway
In Budapest, Hungary, a trailer became unhitched and zoomed across a bustling highway. Watch as the out-of-control vehicle crashes into the median, spilling its cargo into oncoming traffic.
Dorothy Parker finally laid to rest in fitting style in her beloved NYC
Dorothy Parker was born during a hurricane in 1893 — and finally officially laid to rest Monday, the day after Tropical Storm Henri hit the city, when the Jazz Age...
Do as the Romans do: Italy selling homes near capital city for 1 euro
Maenza, a village near Rome, is the latest hotspot for €1 homes amid Italy's real estate renovation spree — and one of the few times buyers can score a dirt...
Volcano visitor pours himself a hot cup of java
A visitor poured himself a cup of coffee he made on the still-hot, solid lava.
Psaki snaps at reporter for asking about 'stranded' Americans in Afghanistan
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Monday scolded a journalist who pressed her on the fact that Americans are "stranded" in Afghanistan.
Vax mandates are a cruel stick to beat people with. They will tear us apart
Restaurants have started asking patrons to see their vaccination cards along with IDs to dine inside.
Inside journalist's desperate bid to save translator from Taliban
Every morning since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in the wake of the US withdrawal, journalist Toby Harnden waits for a call or a WhatsApp message from "R," a...
Pelosi & Co's hypocrisy unmasked and on full display
Video shows House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the queen of mask-pushing, addressing a weekend crowd of maskless Democratic donors, herself also unmasked.
Cuomo's ridiculous 'farewell' speech shows he hasn't learned a thing: Goodwin
The interest in watching Andrew Cuomo’s farewell speech recalls a story about the death of Hollywood mogul Louis B. Mayer. His funeral was mobbed, but not necessarily by admirers. As...
Insane Clown Posse, ailing Violent J announce 'farewell tour'
“This doesn't mean I'm going to die or anything like that,” the “Hocus Pocus” performer assured the crowd in a video posted to YouTube.
I called Rochester 'Grim and Depressing' — here's what happened when they invited me to take in a game
On Saturday, the Rochester Red Wings hosted me at their “Grim & Depressing Night,” named after my unthinking swipe in a column (occupational hazard).
Bling Miami mansion by Versace architect sells for $7M discount
A waterfront Miami mansion designed by the late Gianni Versace's favorite architect has finally sold for $13 million, Gimme Shelter reports exclusively. The sprawling estate on the Venetian Isles first...
White House says report on COVID origins could be released next week
The White House said it's likely that an unclassified version of the intelligence community's review of whether COVID-19 originated in a lab in China could be released next week.
'Get vaccinated': Florida mom loses two sons to COVID in 12 hours
Lisa Brandon of Jacksonville says she regrets not pushing her sons Aaron Jaggi and Free Jaggi to get vaccinated before they became infected with the virus.
Roger Federer-backed shoe company files for IPO
On Holding AG, a shoe firm backed by Swiss tennis star Roger Federer, on Monday filed for an initial public offering in the United States and revealed its net sales...
Irish man dies in car crash just hours before wedding day
A 20-year-old man was killed in a car crash in Ireland just hours before he was set to walk down the aisle, authorities said.
Starbucks gets PSL competition as Panera, Dunkin' unveil new fall flavors
Starbucks has stiff competition this year as Dunkin' and Panera are also releasing pumpkin-flavored treats and drinks.
'I am alone here': The frightened voices of American allies left behind in Kabul
Scenes of heartache, danger and desperation continue to unfurl on the edges of Hamid Karzai International Airport as tens of thousands of people fear for their lives under the new...
Michigan woman wins $2M prize in vaccine sweepstakes
A Michigan woman who won the grand $2 million prize in a coronavirus vaccination sweepstakes said Monday that she and her husband will save the money.
TikTok Milk Crate Challenge is latest dangerous way to hurt yourself
The latest event in social media's ill-thought Olympics involves trying to run up and down a staircase of teetering milk crates without plummeting to the ground.
Why Jets coach can't stop raving about Zach Wilson
Robert Saleh was not talking about his rookie quarterback's talent or arm strength.
Seattle's pitching will shut down A's in Oakland
Quietly, the Seattle Mariners have kept themselves alive in the postseason race, entering the week four games behind the Oakland Athletics for the second AL wild-card spot.
Newborn baby carried behind the coffin of unvaxxed mom who died of COVID-19
An unvaccinated mother of four died on Friday after a battle with COVID-19. Samantha Willis, 35, contracted the virus while she was pregnant, giving birth to her baby, Eviegrace, and...
Inside Kanye West's childhood home with his beloved late mother Donda
The Post has tracked down interior images of West's childhood home in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood.
UK soldier in royal unit accused of sexually assaulting recruits: report
A British soldier in the unit that protects the royal family has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two recruits in an initiation ritual, according to a report. The newcomers...
'Stick to football': Jake Paul thinks brother Logan can knock out NFL star
Jake Paul is back to hyping up his brother after star Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett claimed that he could "beat the breaks off of Logan Paul."
Deportations fall under Biden and other commentary
Immigration beat: Deportations Fall Under Biden US immigration judges have ordered only about 25,000 deportations this year, vs. 152,000 at this point last year (an 84 percent drop), reports Stephen...
Para-dicey: Margaritaville hotel's new NYC restaurant should waste away
The new spot claims to be "paradise" — but take that with a few more grains of salt than you'd sprinkle on your wrist for a shot of cheap tequila.
Daniel Jones will finally make preseason appearance
The Giants are about to dust off Daniel Jones.
Buckingham Palace guard ceremony returns after COVID hiatus
Soldiers from the Coldstream Guards marched from their London barracks to the home of Queen Elizabeth II to mount the guard, as scores of spectators watched and took photos.
Struggling Yankees pitcher lands on injured list
Zack Britton’s nightmare season continued Monday, when the left-hander was placed on the 10-day IL with a left elbow sprain.
Masai Mara safari 2021 photo submissions
The best entries of the year are then exhibited around the globe to raise awareness of the Maasai Mara along with the photographers who capture it.
How the Afghan version of Citizen app is being used to dodge the Taliban
As the Taliban imposes its draconian rule in Kabul, residents of the city are turning to a crowdsourced public safety app to help them dodge violence, checkpoints and other threats. ...
UK struggles for influence as Afghan crisis strains US ties
Afghans and others from Kabul. U.S. troops are scheduled to end their mission on Aug. 31, and Britain wants an extension.
Former Yankees pitching coach fired by latest team
The struggling San Diego Padres fired pitching coach Larry Rothschild on Monday, the announced.
Liquor company CEO allegedly took acid before flip that led to fatal fall at Citi Field
A liquor company CEO has been identified as the man who was allegedly high on acid when he plummeted to his death at Citi Field, police said.
Biden urges vaccine mandates at businesses after Pfizer approval
President Biden on Monday called on businesses to require their employees get vaccinated against COVID-19 now that the Pfizer shot is fully approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
OxyContin maker's lawyer warns of long, expensive litigation
State and local governments and individual victims who cast ballots on the plan supported it overwhelmingly.
International pressure builds on Biden to extend deadline to leave Afghanistan
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to bring up prolonging the operation with Biden during a virtual meeting of G-7 leaders on Tuesday.
'Serious threat': US, UK officials warn terrorists could try to exploit Afghan evacuations
Fears are mounting in the US and UK that ISIS terrorists could try to exploit the chaotic Afghanistan evacuations by targeting troops in Kabul or by boarding flights to carry...
Hordes of Cuomo staffers jumped ship before he stepped down in disgrace
Dozens of top staffers in Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office fled his office in the months before he was forced to resign amid a sexual harassment scandal, records show.
'Disgusting display': Critics blast Gov. Cuomo's self-pitying farewell speech
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's farewell speech led critics to blast him as a "classic narcissist" and wannabe "martyr" who blamed everyone but himself.
Oregon, once a virus success story, struggles with surge
Now Oregon is being hammered by the super-transmissible delta variant, and hospitals are getting stretched to the breaking point.
Full transcript of Andrew Cuomo's final address as gov
Below is a full transcript of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's farewell speech, which he delivered Monday afternoon. I wanted to share some thoughts with you that I've been thinking about over...
Inked up: Man gets tattoo of COVID-19 vaccine QR code on his arm
Afraid you'll lose your vaccination card? Then why not get a tattoo of it?
'I was 17' R. Kelly promised teen stardom for sex: testimony
Another alleged R. Kelly victim testified Monday that the disgraced R&B star promised her stardom as a young aspiring singer in exchange for sex.
Eating 1 hot dog takes 35 minutes off life, study suggests
Researchers released a nutritional index this week aiming to inform guidelines and help Americans achieve healthier and more environmentally stable diets. The index ranked foods by minutes gained or lost...
Cops line Florida roadway to mourn fifth officer to die of COVID in a week
Scores of cops recently lined a South Florida roadway to mourn a colleague who caught a fatal case of COVID-19 on the job
Conor McGregor won't let rival forget about wife's alleged DMs
Conor McGregor's feud with Dustin Poirier and wife Jolie Poirier is alive and well.
Rockstar Energy founder sells Madonna's old Bev Hills estate for $30M
It's too late for caffeine jitters — this energy drink entrepreneur has closed a $30 million deal on his Beverly Hills estate.
Vietnam tightens COVID lockdown ahead of Harris visit
The city has mobilized police and army troops to enforce the lockdown and to deliver food as well as necessities to each household, city authorities announced.
Lebanese hospitals at breaking point as everything runs out
The shortages are overwhelming, the medical staff exhausted. And with a new surge in coronavirus cases, Lebanon’s hospitals are at a breaking point.
Remembering Rod Gilbert, a New York legend – and a good friend
Rangers legend Rod Gilbert died Sunday.
Model embraces 34-inch thighs: 'If I didn't lose weight, I would die'
South Carolina native Heather Johnson underwent gastric sleeve surgery to lose over 165 pounds. However, she found out she had a condition called lipedema.
Mayim Bialik takes over as interim 'Jeopardy!' host
Bialik is scheduled to tape three weeks' worth of programs — 15 episodes total — when "Jeopardy!" resumes production this week.
Taiwan’s president receives domestically developed vaccine
The vaccine, made by Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corp., was given emergency approval by regulators in July using a shortcut that prompted fierce opposition from parts of Taiwan's medical and scientific...
Gas station clerk 'staged' $8K robbery with accomplices: cops
A gas station clerk in Connecticut “staged” a robbery with help from two suspects in an inside job that netted more than $8,000, police said.
This country is making its own versions of popular social media platforms
Ethiopia’s government is building its own social media platform to replace Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and Zoom, the state’s communications security agency said on Monday. While the government doesn’t plan to...
Paul McCartney to release never-before-seen Beatles lyrics
The book's publisher revealed it will also feature the lyrics to an unrecorded song titled "Tell Me Who He Is."
American, Southwest airlines begin evacuating Afghan refugees
Major air carriers American and Southwest airlines on Monday joined the Afghan evacuation effort, freeing up parts of their fleets to aid in the US withdrawal from Kabul.
Lockdowns or vaccines? 3 Pacific nations try diverging paths
Cheryl Simpson was supposed to be celebrating her 60th birthday over lunch with friends but instead found herself confined to her Auckland home.
Oil prices jump 5 percent thanks to weaker US dollar
Brent crude climbed $3.64, or 5.6 percent, to $68.82 a barrel after touching its lowest since May 21 at $64.60 during the session.
Watch the moment lightning lit up One World Trade Center during Henri
Stunning video taken during Tropical Storm Henri captured the moment a bolt of lightning struck One World Trade Center and turned the Manhattan skyline a vivid shade of purple.
Police social media posts of mental health crises may be causing trauma
With renewed attention on officer interactions with people who are suffering from mental health issues, experts and advocates are taking another look at these posts with an eye toward whether...
China says it has zero COVID cases after mass-testing millions
Local officials in regions across China experiencing outbreaks have been implementing mass testing in order to identify and isolate carriers.
Taliban are reportedly beating Afghans for wearing Western clothes
The Taliban are beating young Afghans for wearing western clothes, according to reports -- as US defense secretary Lloyd Austin acknowledged there had been some "tough encounters" between insurgents and...
De Blasio rolls out new NYC ferry route — which looks a lot like the old one
Mayor Bill de Blasio rolled out a new route for his heavily-subsidized ferry system that will link Staten Island's North Shore to Battery Park and the Javits Center in Midtown.
Mississippi orders COVID-infected to isolate at home or face up to 5 years prison
Mississippi's daily new cases are the highest they've been during the pandemic.
Strangers donate $4.5K tip to waiter stiffed by homophobes
"To the folks who felt it was necessary to write this hateful note and not tip ... don't worry me and about 250 others will cover the tip for you,"...
No mass firings expected in White House over Afghanistan debacle: report
President Biden likely won't clean house of his national security staff amid the Afghanistan evacuation debacle and the Taliban takeover.
Pentagon says all US military members must now get COVID vax
Spokesman John Kirby said the Department of Defense will "issue updated guidance requiring all service members to be vaccinated".
Parents get coached on how to escape mask and vaccine rules
While proponents of these workarounds say they are looking out for children’s health and parents’ rights, others say such stratagems are dishonest and irresponsible and could undermine efforts to beat...
America's tallest man dies of heart disease at 38 in Minnesota
The tallest man in America – 7-foot, 8-inch-plus Ukraine native, Igor Oleksandrovych Vovkovinskiy, who lived in Minnesota – has died from heart disease, relatives said.
Police investigating fight at NFL game where man slugged woman
The police are involved in the viral fight.
SI woman allegedly raped inside car she thought was rideshare: police sources
The motorist drove a few blocks before stopping short and getting in the backseat -- where he allegedly raped the victim.
Former NHL player dead at 31
Jimmy Hayes, the fun-loving former NHLer who spent one season with the Devils and won a national championship at Boston College, died unexpectedly Monday morning at the age of 31....
More flooding feared in Northeast from Henri, thousands still without power
More than 41,000 customers in Rhode Island still had no power Monday morning, while Connecticut had nearly 9,000 without power, and New York had 4,000.
Married couple killed after reporting 'creeper' were found by family friend
The married couple gunned down in Utah after reporting a "creeper" guy at a campsite were found by a family friend while she was reportedly on the phone with one...
Why it can take months to subdue some wildfires
It’s not that simple, wildfire managers say, and the reasons are many, some of them decades in the making and tied to climate change.
Off-duty New Orleans cop fatally shot while on vacation in Houston
Det. Everett Briscoe, was killed in Houston’s Grotto Ristorante Saturday afternoon when two armed men demanded diners to hand over their belongings.
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Man, 33, killed in Upper East Side shooting this morning
The bullets flew on East 95th Street between First and Second avenues around 9:30 a.m., striking a 43-year-old in the back and a 33-year-old in the head and shoulder, cops...
Josephine Baker is the first black woman added to famed French memorial
Josephine Baker was born in St. Louis, but made a name for herself on the stage and screen — while doubling as an agent of the French Resistance during World...
Jets suffer another massive injury blow
The wrong kind of hits keep on coming for the Jets' defense. Linebacker Jarrad Davis will be out for two months after exiting Saturday's game in Green Bay early with...
Disgraced Gov. Andrew Cuomo decries 'unfair' treatment as he bids farewell
Disgraced outgoing Gov. Andrew Cuomo will give a farewell address at noon today, and allegedly has no plans to run for office again.
Skiing in Africa? Tourists hit Lesotho slopes despite COVID-19 woes
Suggest a holiday in Africa and most people picture baking hot sun, palm-fringed beaches or herds of wildebeest galloping across the savannah. Few think of skiing.
Washington Post reporter says British troops helped her escape Afghanistan as Biden admin keeps US forces holed up
A Washington Post reporter has revealed British troops helped her and her Afghan team get to Kabul airport so they could board US evacuation flights -- as the Biden administration...
Beyoncé, Jay-Z blasted over Basquiat painting in Tiffany & Co. ad
Many critics are wondering how the anti-capitalist Basquiat would feel about having his work featured in a jewelry advert.
Shares of Uber, Lyft and Doordash tank after Calif. judge strikes down gig law
When markets opened Monday, Uber shares were down 2.3 percent at $39.05 and Lyft shares had fallen 3.1 percent to $44.48, according to MarketWatch data.
Cops bust maniac in random hammer attack while processing him for another crime
Cops busted the maniac who allegedly bashed a straphanger over the head with a hammer over the weekend -- causing the bleeding victim to fall onto the subway tracks.
'Cowboy Bebop' sneak peek: Fans are giddying up over first Netflix photos
One of the most iconic anime series is becoming a live-action show on Netflix.
Sweden must repay $1.6M in bitcoin to convicted drug dealer
The Swedish government has to return about $1.6 million worth of bitcoin to a convicted drug dealer after the value of his illegally earned crypto soared while he sat in...
NFL releases painfully awkward Deshaun Watson video
The NFL awkwardly alluded to Deshaun Watson's sexual assault allegations during a video celebrating the quarterback's status as of one of the league's top players.
TNT considers next big move as ex-NBA coach returns
TNT has not yet decided exactly how it will replace Marv Albert and Chris Webber on its biggest NBA games, but the network has added a top-notch game analyst for...
Soccer players 'attacked' by fans in terrifying scene
Chaos erupted at a Ligue 1 soccer game in France between Nice and Marseille after fans jumped over the barrier.
Pfizer COVID vaccine booster improves protection for elderly: Israel study
A booster shot of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine significantly improved protection from infection for older adults in Israel, a new study showed.
Four college football teams to bet will exceed their projected win totals
Nevada has the best quarterback in the Mountain West in Carson Strong, and should win more than the 7.5 games projected by oddsmakers.
Put Alexa to work with the new Amazon Echo Show, currently 34% off
There is no business like show business and this time Alexa is the star. While we continue to navigate a pandemic, the importance of staying connected to loved ones continues...
Giants really want to trade this player
The Giants want to make known Ryan Santoso, the No. 2 kicker, is for sale, meaning there is no place for him when the final roster cutdown is completed.
That's ruff: Cuomo reportedly leaves his dog behind at Albany mansion
As disgraced outgoing Gov. Andrew Cuomo packed his bags and sent his belongings to his sister's house in his last days in office, he left something very important behind --...
Shot and awe: NYC schools staff now required to be vaxxed by September
The latest ramp up of the mayor's push to get more New Yorkers inoculated against the virus comes after City Hall rolled out a proof of vaccine requirement.
New Sri Lankan law bans drunk driving while riding elephants
"The person who owns or has the custody of such elephants shall ensure that the mahout is not consuming any liquor or any harmful drug while employed," said the country's...
'It's a red line': Taliban warn failure to withdraw US forces by Aug. 31 will 'provoke a reaction'
The Taliban is warning President Biden that extending the Aug. 31 deadline to withdraw US forces from Afghanistan as the administration struggles to evacuate American citizens and Afghan allies from...
Pfizer to buy cancer drug maker Trillium for $2.3B
Pfizer said it will pay $18.50 a share for the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based drug maker Trillium.
Big Apple getting drenched with another inch of rain as Henri tapers off
NYC was still due for more showers Monday before Henri — which already drenched the region with about two months’ worth of rain — leaves the area for good by...
'Family chain' broken: Boy, 14, fatally shot at New Jersey gas station
Jesse Everett, of Willingboro, was gunned down Saturday afternoon as he pulled up to a Phillips 66 gas station in his hometown.
33 US military jets to land in Kabul as 20K remain stranded at airport
Thirty-three US military transport jets are expected to land within the next 24 hours in Kabul, where as many as 20,000 people, including Americans and Afghans, are still waiting to...
Favor the road 'dogs in this AL matchup
Henri not only forced New Yorkers to scram Saturday, it also kept Bostonians home Sunday. Red Sox-Rangers was postponed and will be played Monday.
'Brutal experience': Embassy in Kabul accuses US of betrayal amid botched evacuation
Embassy staffers accused the US of betrayal after they were advised to head to the airport -- but instead suffered a "brutal experience" without protection, according to a diplomatic cable.
Visa buys digital artwork token CryptoPunk for $150K
Transaction records show that Visa bought the CryptoPunk NFT for 49.5 ethereum last week, when that amount of the digital currency was worth just under $150,000.
FDA grants full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine
Approval for Pfizer's two-dose vaccine was originally scheduled for Labor Day but was moved up due to a spike in cases.
How underground arm-wrestling mania is slamming NYC streets
“So much of the world is being taught to shy away from people, that people are dangerous. But we are pack animals — people belong together — and the sport...
Rachel Maddow will switch to weekly show under new MSNBC contract: report
MSNBC’s star anchor Rachel Maddow has reportedly renewed her contract with the cable news network -- but the multi-year deal will see her five-day-a-week show transition into a weekly show. "The...
Make meal prep easy this school year with HelloFresh’s simple recipes
Stressed about meal prepping when you go back to school? HelloFresh just made it that much easier!
MLB slugger seals his legend with 500th home run
Miguel Cabrera celebrated with his teammates on the Detroit Tigers. He took a curtain call on the road.
VP Kamala Harris laughs when asked about tragedy in Afghanistan
Vice President Kamala Harris is under fire after footage shows her laughing when asked about the deadly chaos in Afghanistan.
Taliban issue death sentence for brother of Afghan translator
The Taliban accused the brother of providing security for his sibling and helping the US during the war, according to three letters written by the Taliban and obtained by CNN.
UB40's Brian Travers dead at 62 after 'heroic' fight for life
"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our comrade, brother, founding UB40 member and musical legend, Brian David Travers."
Prince's pill addiction began with bathtub accident, friends recall
A new book on Prince, “Nothing Compares 2 U: An Oral History of Prince,” by Touré reveals the star's transformation from "square" to serious addict.
Bitcoin rockets past $50K for first time in months
The price of bitcoin shot past $50,000 for the first time in more than three months as the broader crypto market continues to mount a strong rally.
Human ladder rescues little girls from apartment fire
Instead of passing the buck, these heroes passed the kid. Watch the dramatic rescue of two young girls, ages 4 and 6, from a third-story apartment fire in Yongzhou, China....
Deadly Tennessee flooding
Small towns in Tennessee were hit with a torrential downpour that killed at least 22 people.
Kabul airport firefight breaks out involving US and German forces
One Afghan guard was killed and three others were injured when a firefight between US and German forces and unidentified gunmen at Afghanistan's Kabul airport.
Poor Stanley! Florida woman throws cat into river during fight with ex-boyfriend
Christa Thistle was charged with animal cruelty and simple assault after she was accused of throwing her ex-boyfriend's cat, Stanley, into a local Florida river.
Loretta Lynn’s ranch foreman killed in devastating Tennessee floods
The foreman at the Tennessee ranch of Loretta Lynn was among at least 22 people who died in the raging floods that devastated part of the state.
New York state trooper dies while working near Adirondack lake
An on-duty New York state trooper died at an upstate lake on Sunday.
Portland protesters clash in wild shootout after Proud Boys reunion
A man opened fire on a group of demonstrators following a Proud Boys reunion as far-left and far-right activists clashed in Portland on Sunday night.
Remembering Rod Gilbert: 'No one better'
The first person to greet Ron Duguay and show him New York when he joined the Rangers in 1977 was Rod Gilbert.