September 1, 2021
Florida man accused by Rep. Matt Gaetz of extorting family charged with wire fraud
Stephen Alford, accused of taking part in an extortion scheme against Matt Gaetz's family, was indicted on one count of wire fraud.
Underwater: Flash flooding causes mayhem on NYC streets and subways
Many New York subway stations resembled a scene out of a science fiction movie Wednesday night, as flash flooding turned platforms and stairwells into rivers and waterfalls in the century-old...
Hundreds of flights delayed, canceled as severe weather lashes NYC
Travelers were stranded at tri-state area airports Wednesday night as flash floods thrashed the region.
Gerrit Cole's domination helps Yankees snap losing streak
The Yankees snapped a four-game losing streak, thanks to their ace, Gerrit Cole.
Father of Yankees manager quits Nationals job over vaccine mandate
The Nationals said employees were notified of the policy Aug. 12 and had until Aug. 26 to provide proof of full vaccination or one dose or apply for an exemption.
Joe Biden’s call to Afghan prez is impeachable: Devine
President Joe Biden’s ill-fated attempt to spin the perception of the Taliban’s advance on Afghanistan in a phone call with ex-president Ashraf Ghani is an impeachable offense, Miranda Devine writes.
State Department officials demand firing of 'antisemitic' colleague
Dozens of State Department employees have called upon Secretary of State Antony Blinken to dismiss one of their colleagues who they describe as "openly antisemitic".
Photos show black slick in water near Gulf oil rig after Ida
Photos show what appears to be a miles long oil slick near an offshore rig in the Gulf of Mexico after Hurricane Ida
Highly anticipated showdown at US Open ends in lopsided victory
As part of her 10th birthday party, Coco Gauff got to meet Sloane Stephens. This reunion wasn’t nearly as enjoyable seven years later.
One dead after monster tornadoes tear through New Jersey, batters NYC
Multiple tornados swirled through New Jersey, ripping apart and flattening homes amid furious downpours and flash floods from the remnants of Hurricane Ida.
Despite one notable exception, Mets lefty continues to be bullpen stalwart
Aaron Loup was on the wrong end of a pitching change that backfired last week, but otherwise has taken on the role of the Mets’ escape artist.
High demand: New York's legal pot program starting to bloom
The state Senate confirmed two appointments to the agency that will regulate pot sales in the state during a special session ordered by Gov. Hochul to fast-track the program.
Giants pass rush will rely on Leonard Williams and the 'computer'
Once again, the Giants most accomplished pass rushers are Leonard Williams and … defensive coordinator Patrick Graham?
Russian tennis star has transformed from villain to hero at US Open
From Loki to Darth Vader, everybody loves to see a villain eventually turn into a hero. The U.S. Open crowd is no exception.
The disturbing truth about Giants as season approaches
Ideally, teams answer questions about themselves by the end of camp.
American men's hopeful storms into third round of US Open
After Frances Tiafoe ripped a backhand winner on match point Wednesday, Tiafoe turned to the roaring Louis Armstrong Stadium crowd, and shouted repeatedly “Let’s go! Let’s go!’’
Amherst College's insane COVID rules are all about upper-class virtue-signaling
Last week, Amherst College announced that its students will be subject to double-masking and to COVID tests every other week throughout the fall semester.
Judge will approve Purdue Pharma opioid deal that shields Sacklers
A federal judge said Wednesday he would approve OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy reorganization plan, clearing a path to resolve thousands of opioid lawsuits and shielding the company's wealthy Sackler family owners...
MTA bus driver attacked by paintball shooter
An MTA bus driver was attacked Sunday morning during a drive-by paintball gun shooting in Queens.
Sen. Mitch McConnell says no impeachment of Biden over Afghanistan
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Wednesday waved off GOP calls for President Biden's impeachment.
Why Novak Djokovic may never be 'most loved of all time'
“For sure, he’ll end up being the greatest of all time based on his record,’’ ESPN’s Patrick McEnroe told The Post. “That doesn’t mean Novak will be the most loved...
McCarthy warns telecom companies against complying with Jan. 6 committee requests
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) warned telecommunications firms against complying with the Jan. 6 select committee’s call that they turn over phone and email records as part of its...
Yankees slugger's struggles are back after brief hot spurt
The Yankees insisted they had a plan for Luke Voit once Anthony Rizzo came off the COVID-19 injured list and Voit would no longer serve as the everyday first baseman.
Flatten the perv: NYC won't jail 'serial flasher' who exposes self to kids
A serial pervert has been terrorizing a Brooklyn neighborhood by repeatedly exposing himself to kids — but keeps getting cut loose thanks to New York’s lax bail reform laws, The...
Jets coach, GM preach patience with fans
The days of Rex Ryan predicting Super Bowls (and coming close) feel like something out of the Paleozoic Era these days.
Ellen DeGeneres announces slew of celebrity guests for last season
Before announcing the end of her long-running chat show, DeGeneres was embroiled in several controversies after allegations arose last year that the set had a toxic workplace environment behind the...
NYC waiter who lost job opens cafe from his fourth-floor apartment
Hours are limited, signage is just a handwritten flyer plastered on a lamppost and the $20 prix fixe menu is cooked, served and cleaned up by just one man: proprietor...
Feds reportedly lose track of thousands of migrant kids after release
The Biden administration has lost contact with thousands of unaccompanied illegal immigrant children who have been released from federal custody, according to a report.
6 lies Joe Biden told about Afghanistan
The Post Editorial Board brings the receipts on President Joe Biden's biggest lies on Afghanistan, the Taliban and his utter failure to evacuate Americans, reporters and Afghan allies.
How NBA's new COVID vaccine rule could affect Knicks and Nets
The NBA sent a memo to its teams confirming it will follow local regulations on vaccinations, so unvaccinated players in New York (and San Francisco) will be barred from playing...
Why Rutgers football could be set for a resurgence
It took 11 years — from the second-to-last season of coach Greg Schiano’s first stint to the second season of his homecoming — for crucial parts to fall into place.
R. Kelly's hotel-room wedding to Aaliyah featured 'matching jogging suits,' minister says
A minister who officiated R. Kelly's illegal marriage to Aaliyah told a Brooklyn federal court that the nuptials took place in a hotel with "matching jogging suits."
Giants roster in flux with cuts, signings after cut-down deadline
Time to add a revolving door to Giants headquarters.
Profs: Princeton diversity office's 'nihilistic' attack on university's history and anti-woke dissidents
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion office of Princeton University has a message for incoming students: It wants them to participate in “tearing down” the very institution they have worked so...
Three MTA workers attacked in nine-hour span
Transit workers were assaulted in three separate incidents in Brooklyn and Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, according to officials and police sources.
Louisiana still struggling in Ida's aftermath — and storm isn't done wreaking havoc on the East Coast
Louisiana remained crippled in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida on Wednesday, as thousands remained stranded amid widespread flooding and power outages.
No, Mr. President, we won't 'move on' from your Afghanistan disaster
“That was four or five days ago” is quickly becoming the permanent mantra of the Biden administration as it tries to erase its failure of safely evacuating Americans and our...
McCarthy: 'We have our allies probably calling China more than they're calling us'
Kevin McCarthy claimed that the Biden administration’s handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan has led allies to lose their trust in the United States.
Mets hope win streak will be start to a September charge
After a downright brutal August, the Mets found a way to end the month on a high despite the firestorm they found themselves in entering the final day of it.
Milley: 'Possible' US will have to work with Taliban to fight ISIS
Gen. Mark Milley told reporters that it is "possible" American forces will coordinate with the Taliban on operations against the terrorist group ISIS-K.
MLB makes new service time proposal to players union
The Post has learned about a new proposal MLB brought to the players' association last month.
De Blasio's DOE takes its war on learning to a new extreme with 'no honor roll' push
Boy, does Mayor Bill de Blasio's Department of Education hate educational excellence. The latest: an effort to ban honor rolls. As The Post’s Selim Algar reports, a new DOE guidance...
Letters to the Editor — Sept. 2, 2021
The Issue: President Biden checking his watch during a ceremony honoring 13 troops killed in Kabul. Every American should be outraged by the image of President Biden checking his watch...
Surveillance videos, other evidence subpoenaed in Andrew Cuomo 'grope' probe
Authorities investigating the alleged groping of an aide by ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo have served six subpoenas for surveillance videos and other evidence to establish a "timeline" of events.
Prodded by Hochul, NY legislature has deal to extend eviction moratorium
The state Legislature on Wednesday agreed on a measure to extend the state’s eviction moratorium through Jan. 15, 2022.
Former Devils star confirms long-anticipated Islanders signing
Zach Parise confirmed Wednesday that he’s headed to Long Island.
Leon Black won't file countersuit against former Russian model who accused him of rape
Leon Black will not file a countersuit after all against the former Russian model who accused him of rape, according to court documents. Black, the founder of Apollo Global Management,...
Joe Rogan gets COVID-19 after urging listeners not to get the vaccine
The podcast host — who has openly criticized the need for COVID-19 vaccines — has been diagnosed with the coronavirus.
Young Australian pulls off stunner over No. 15 seed at US Open
Alexei Popyrin pulled off a stunner, cruising past an injured Grigor Dimitrov and into the third round.
More reason to crack down on the lawsuit-lending industry
Federal indictments of a lawsuit-scam ring offer fresh proof that New York needs to crack down on "legal lenders." The group of lawyers and doctors allegedly filed $31 million worth...
ABC's Donna Brazile admits she's made mistakes
Brazile: She’s just like us ABC’s political strategist Donna Brazile, former campaign manager and DNC chairman, she ever eff up? “Yes. Something happens to a big shot: They go after the...
Vice Media faces uncertain future after SPAC talks fall through
The once bright star of Vice Media could now face a darkening future after talks to go public through a special acquisition company fell through. The Brooklyn-based media company that...
'It's pretty tough to be Bryson DeChambeau right now'
“I don't know if anyone else on Tour has spoken up for him, but I definitely feel for him a little bit," said Rory McIlroy.
WH official 'appalled and literally horrified' about Americans left behind by Biden: report
In the wake of the US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, one White House official was left “appalled and literally horrified,” by the Biden administration.
Bill de Blasio suddenly discovers the need for a 'culture of consequences' to stop crime
In a classic deflection of responsibility, Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday blamed the courts for the crime wave still engulfing the city. He has some point: Courts across the...
Biden hosts Ukraine president as Psaki says 'No' to talk of Hunter's Burisma job
Press Secretary Jen Psaki insisted that first son Hunter Biden's well-paid work in the poor post-Soviet country would not be discussed by the leaders.
No reason to fear Larry Elder and other commentary
Fast takes on Larry Elder, COVID vaccines for kids, modern college education and more.
'Bring the joints!' Eric Adams hails Hochul push on legal weed in New York
Democratic mayoral nominee Eric Adams on Wednesday welcomed Gov. Kathy Hochul's efforts to accelerate the sale of recreational marijuana across New York -- saying, "Bring the joints!"
'What We Do in the Shadows' Nandor takes a bite out of love in Season 3
Kayvan Novak, who stars as Nandor in hit vampire comedy "What we Do in the Shadows," talks about Season 3, which will showcase Nandor's love life.
By getting rid of grades and honor rolls, NYC's education department will hurt the kids it claims to want to help
To bubble-wrap the feelings of those who don’t make honor roll, do away with the honor roll? Honor rolls and other kinds of awards are motivators that drive people to...
Psaki refuses to discuss leaked Biden call with Ghani that shows he knew Afghan army was collapsing
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Wednesday refused to comment about the leaked phone call between President Biden and former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.
Inside the Boston apartment where JFK rendezvoused with Diana de Vegh
They hooked up in JFK's pad from 1958 to 1962. But the full history of the love nest itself has also been kept hidden — until now.
Images show Afghanistan refugees arriving at DC's Dulles airport
Images show refugee families arriving in a US commercial airport after the scramble to get out of Afghanistan facing terror threats and the Taliban.
Acting GM's Mets fate was sealed long before DWI arrest
Let’s be perfectly clear about something: Zack Scott was already on paper-thin ground as acting GM of the Mets.
City Council meeting descends into chaos after hecklers objecting to vaccine mandates disrupt assembly
A City Council meeting on the reopening of schools descended into chaos Thursday after a group of roughly a dozen spectators repeatedly shouted their opposition to new vaccine mandates.
Iconic Hotel del Coronado reveals 2022 residences for sale
The iconic Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego's Coronado Island is where Marilyn Monroe filmed the classic "Some Like It Hot" movie and where she would stay as a guest...
Sweetgreen CEO called 'fat-phobic' for claiming 'root cause' of COVID-19 is obesity
Sweetgreen CEO Jonathan Neman was criticized in a now-deleted LinkedIn post appearing to assert that the “root cause” of the COVID-19 pandemic is obesity.
Why WWE return was likely never in the cards for superstar
WWE appears to have never really had a chance to be the place CM Punk returned to in pro wrestling.
Rosie O’Donnell to interview 9/11 conspiracy theorists cut from Spike Lee doc
The former "The View" host is infamous for her own 9/11 conspiracy theories.
NYC metro area unemployment rate cut nearly in half from a year ago: feds
The unemployment rate in the New York City-Newark-Jersey City metro area fell to 8 percent in July, cut nearly in half since a year ago.
Cathie Wood embraces virtue over vice in new 'Transparency' ETF
Ark Investment Management founder Cathie Wood is launching a Transparency exchange traded fund that will eschew investments in alcohol, banking, chemical, confectionary, fossil fuel transportation, gambling, metals, minerals, natural gas,...
Artist behind iconic 'Love' sculpture was an angry egomaniac: book
According to a new book, LOVE artist Robert Indiana was "an ass" who once dissed the Obamas because they sent him an email invite rather than a printed invitation.
Brazilian viper venom may become tool in fight against COVID, study shows
Brazilian researchers have found that a molecule in the venom of a type of snake inhibited coronavirus reproduction in monkey cells.
Chinese hedge funds shelling out $300,000 for recent grads
Chinese hedge funds are giving Wall Street firms a run for their money.
Three cops, two paramedics charged in black man's 2019 death
Three Colorado cops and two paramedics have been charged in the 2019 death of 23-year-old black man Elijah McClain after he was put in a chokehold and injected with ketamine.
Protesters at Iowa fraternity demand it be abolished after sexual assault allegation emerges
A large protest broke out in front of a fraternity in Iowa Tuesday night to demonstrate against an alleged sexual assault that took place at the house a year ago. Some protesters broke windows on the Phi Gamma Delta...
ISIS 'Beatles' member to plead guilty to brutal hostage scheme in Syria
A member of the notorious ISIS execution squad dubbed "The Beatles" is scheduled to plead guilty Thursday to charges related to the "brutal hostage-taking scheme" in Syria, court records show.
More employers are requiring workers to get COVID vaccine: survey
More companies are insisting their employees get the COVID vaccine, according to a new nationwide survey.
Why Red Bulls' scoring woes could persist after two-week break
What if you simply don’t have the personnel? Red Bulls coach Gerhard Struber is opening his eyes to that possibility.
Scooter-riding duo shoots woman walking on the street in NYC
A young woman was shot in Brooklyn Wednesday afternoon after two gunmen on Razor scooters opened fire, cops said.
Antifa-supporting teacher wants to turn students 'into revolutionaries': report
A California public high school teacher proudly hangs an Antifa flag on his classroom and encourages his students to attend protests for extra credit to “turn them into revolutionaries,” according...
The stud rookie receiver to avoid in fantasy football
DeVonta Smith, however, is a player you should look to draft.
NYPD will send extra cops to patrol J'Ouvert parties in Brooklyn
The NYPD is preparing to deploy extra cops to Brooklyn to “enforce quality-of-life conditions” during unofficial J’Ouvert and West Indian Day Parade festivities over Labor Day weekend.
Two Cuomo reps resign from ethics agency amid probes of ex-gov
Two more of Andrew Cuomo's appointees on the state's ethics agency announced their resignations amid a push to probe the disgraced ex-governor's actions -- including his controversial $5.1 million pandemic...
Mac Jones' girlfriend ecstatic over surprising Patriots news
Mac Jones' girlfriend, Sophie Scott, is proud of her man after he won the Patriots' quarterback battle following Cam Newton's surprise release Tuesday.
Joy Behar says apologizing even when she doesn't 'mean it' saved her job
"Even if I look like I'm in a hostage takeover, I'll still do it, because if you don't do it, you lose your job and everybody else's," she said.
Twitter rolls out 'super follows' feature that lets users charge for tweets
Do you like using Twitter — but wish it cost money? Users can now pay to look at tweets from some larger accounts under a “super follows” feature the company...
Raunchy 'Simpsons' prank pulled at school board meeting
A classic "Simpsons"-inspired prank was successfully pulled off in a hilarious moment that no one on Virginia's Henrico School Board realized was going down.
Is this the creepiest laundry room ever?
Laundry day can be scary. Take a tour of Michigan man Garrison Briggs' creepy laundry room located at the bottom of a dark basement hallway covered in filth and graffiti....
Number of US airline passengers screened falls to lowest level since May
The Transportation Security Administration said it has screened the lowest daily number of airline passengers since May 11 amid the spike in US COVID-19 cases. The 1.345 million airline passengers...
'Misogynistic racists': What City Council hopeful called would-be constituents
A Democrat challenging an incumbent Republican councilman on Staten Island once called her would-be constituents "misinformed misogynistic racists" and mused about slugging Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, according to her...
NHTSA records 'auto-pilot' crash into state trooper as 12th for Tesla
US auto safety regulators said on Wednesday they had identified a 12th crash involving Tesla vehicles that were using advanced driver-assistance systems in incidents involving emergency vehicles. The National Highway Traffic...
Moderna vaccine produces twice as many antibodies as Pfizer, study finds
Moderna’s vaccine produces twice as many antibodies as the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, new research has revealed.
Defense officials laud end of US mission in Afghanistan as thousands remain stranded
One day after the deadline for US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan -- and with thousands of allies and Americans left behind -- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of...
The 25 best Grandparents Day gifts from Uncommon Goods, per its merchandiser
Uncommon Goods shared its 25 favorite gifts just in time for Grandparents Day on September 12.
Gov. Hochul names almost-mayor Kathryn Garcia to top administration post
Gov. Kathy Hochul has tapped former mayoral candidate and de Blasio administration official Kathryn Garcia to serve in a senior role her new administration.
GOP lawmakers urge Dem leaders to vote on bill forcing Canadian border open
Two GOP lawmakers are pushing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to push forward a bill that would reopen the Canadian border for non-essential travel.
California trail where family was found dead closed due to 'unknown hazards'
Trails and campgrounds near where a California family and their dog were mysteriously found dead have been closed due to “unknown hazards.”
Celebrity photo book captures stars in wild and intimate moments
"The Photograph," by UK "photographer to the stars" Andy Gotts, shows off a collection of contact sheets featuring celebrities with shockingly elastic faces in unfiltered moments.
France first big EU nation to start widespread booster jabs
France is the first big EU country to introduce widespread booster shots, and several other European countries are expected to follow suit.
Why Red Sox will beat the Rays in this spot
There is a better chance of Andrew Cuomo winning another Emmy than the Bosox catching the Rays but we’re sold on Sale. 30 units on Boston.
8 shot, one fatally, in overnight NYC gun violence: cops
Eight people were shot -- including a reputed gang member who was killed in the Bronx -- in at least six incidents across the Big Apple overnight.
Bears ravage tourist city evacuated over threat of California wildfire
The animals were filmed Tuesday as they casually meandered through the mostly empty South Lake Tahoe, a resort city that would usually be bustling with summer tourists.
Mets acting GM busted on drunk driving charge in White Plains
Acting General Manager Zack Scott is facing driving while intoxicated charges after he was busted dozing in his car in White Plains, The Post has learned.
Not in the cards: A-Rod no longer looking to buy Panini
Alex Rodriguez has ended talks to merge his public company Slam Corp. with Italian baseball card maker Panini, a source told The Post. A-Rod in mid-July was reportedly in talks...
MMA fighter shoves sex toy in opponent's face, and all hell breaks loose
Pro boxer and World Champion Ewa Brodnicka shoved a sex toy in the face of her opponent, Aniela Bogusz.
Desperation turns to depression in Kabul on first day of new Taliban era
September 1, 2021 will forever be a day of remembrance for Afghans: the official beginning of the new, Taliban-controlled chapter of their lives, entirely free of an American military presence.
Take the Under in this matchup of ex-Mets pitchers
The Baltimore Orioles are approaching a season of more than 100 losses and are looking forward to any signs of brightness.
Islanders re-sign four key pieces with Stanley Cup in mind
With training camp slated to open in two weeks, the Islanders officially have brought back four key contributors.
Jets claim star's brother off waivers
The Jets added a familiar name to the team on Wednesday, claiming linebacker Quincy Williams off waivers. Quincy is the brother of Jets star Quinnen Williams. Quincy, 25, was cut...
Oscar De La Hoya says he was 'raped at 13' by an 'older woman'
The fighter -- who was himself accused of rape in 1999, which he has always categorically denied -- long tried to suppress the "very traumatic" ordeal.
Taliban thumb noses at US in parade of armored vehicles left behind
Islamist fighters staged victory parades Wednesday in Kandahar, Afghanistan's second-biggest city, as they showed off the US military hardware they've now seized.
Stephen A. Smith's goodbye to ESPN star after driving him off ‘First Take’
Max Kellerman bid farewell to ESPN's "First Take" on Wednesday.
AOC calls on Senate to reject Rahm Emanuel ambassador nom, accuses him of attempting to 'cover up' murder
The far-left New York Democratic congresswoman, AOC, labeled as "deeply shameful" the nomination of Emanuel — who previously served as chief of staff under President Obama
Adoptive mom forced to return baby after birth parents change minds
An adoptive mother in Virginia says she was forced to return her baby girl after the biological parents changed their minds.
Eric Adams says NYC court system 'contributing to overflow of crime'
Democratic mayoral nominee Eric Adams on Wednesday accused the court system of "contributing" to the city's high crime rate -- and demanded more virtual proceedings to speed up the wheels...
De Blasio goes easy on DAs, continues to blast courts slowdown for crime spikes
De Blasio's comments come after district attorneys in the five boroughs in 2020 declined to prosecute accused felons at nearly double the rate of 2019
Organ transplants saw marked decline worldwide amid pandemic
The France-backed study published in The Lancet Public Health journal on Monday stemmed from 22 countries, including the US, Canada, 16 countries across Europe and three in South America.
Majority of US voters think America is going completely off the rails
Only 12 percent said they "strongly approve" and 18 percent that they "somewhat approve" of the Biden administration's handling of Afghanistan.
Bad moo-ve, Ida: Hurricane floodwaters leave cow stuck in a tree
This cow needed some bovine intervention after the animal became trapped in a tree amid Hurricane Ida floodwaters in Louisiana.
Justin Bieber returning to VMAs for first performance since 2015
The "Yummy" singer scored seven nominations ahead of this year's VMAs.
Joel Embiid goes off on rumors of Ben Simmons drama with 76ers
It's been reported that the Embiid-Simmons rift has ben escalating.
Two FDA execs quit over Biden's vax booster plan
Two senior officials have resigned from their positions within the FDA over frustrations with the Biden administration’s plans to move forward with recommending COVID-19 booster shots.
Take a look at these golfers at Tour Championship
The 2020-21 PGA Tour season culminates this weekend when the FedEx Cup will be awarded including $15 million to the victor.
Paige Spiranac thinks the PGA Tour screwed Bryson DeChambeau
Paige Spiranac thinks the PGA Tour handled the Bryson DeChambeau "Brooksy" drama poorly.
Black women seeing guns as protection from rising crime
About 8.5 million people in the US bought their first gun in 2020, the National Shooting Sports Foundation says.
Las Vegas man tortured with blowtorch, forced off canyon cliff
Roy Jaggers was tortured for hours with a blowtorch, axe and other weapons before he was forced to strip and walk off a cliff -- and then shot to death,...
Apple adds driver's licenses to iPhone wallets, raising privacy concerns
Apple is rolling out a feature in eight states that will let users store digital versions of their driver’s licenses and other state IDs in their iPhone wallets. The Transportation Security...
Cops bust suspect for killing man, wounding brother
Both victims are affiliated with the Monroe Houses Crew gang, which operates out of the housing complex, according to cops and sources.
Happy Festivus! 'Seinfeld' will soon be streaming on Netflix
The Soup Nazi, the Chinese restaurant and the Show About Nothing are coming to Netflix.
Student killed in shooting at North Carolina school, suspect in custody
A shooting at a North Carolina high school Wednesday left one student killed — and the suspect, believed to be a fellow classmate, is still in the wind, police said.
Welcome to Florida: Video shows gator going up in smoke after eating drone
The footage, posted on YouTube, shows the gator taking a bite at the drone as it hovers over him and starts chewing while stunned onlookers can be heard panicking.
Jets surprisingly cut expected starter on defense
The Jets parted ways with one of their projected starting cornerbacks on Wednesday, just 11 days before the season opener.
Deadly weather events increased five-fold in 50 years: UN report
The number of deadly natural disasters quintupled since 1970, and now cost an average of $383 million per day, globally, despite three-fold fewer deaths thanks to more efficient early warning...
Idaho governor and lieutenant feud over vaccinations
As coronavirus cases spike in the state, Gov. Brad Little's office disclosed Tuesday that he was mobilizing the National Guard again and adding hundreds of new medical personnel for state...
1 in 5 Americans will still refuse COVID-19 vaccine: poll
More Americans than ever — 80% — say they have had or will likely get the COVID-19 jab, according to the latest Axios-Ipsos Coronavirus Index, while just 14% remain in...
Winners of the World Press Photo Contest 2021
The powerful winning images of the World Press Photo Contest 2021 have been announced.
Chicago cop put on desk duty for grabbing woman at closed beach: video
A white Chicago police officer has been put on administrative duty after video showed him grabbing a black woman as she walked her dog on a closed beach, department officials...
Mysterious high school fires coach after bizarre fallout from ESPN blowout
Bishop Sycamore, the unknown Ohio-based online school that talked its way into a nationally televised football drubbing Sunday on ESPN, has fired its head coach.
Over 100 men stranded on drill ship in Gulf during Ida, no rescue in sight
Stranded crew members say they are in 'living quarters just like prisoners'.
Social Security funds will run out sooner than expected, feds warn
Social Security will need to cut benefits starting in 2034, a year earlier than previously forecast, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an annual government report.
Suspect in Ole Miss student's death pleads guilty to murder
Brandon Theesfeld, 24, who was initially charged with capital murder and faced a possible death sentence, pleaded guilty Friday to first-degree murder
Ark's Cathie Wood doubles down on Zoom after stock sinks 17 percent
Cathie Wood on Tuesday bought more than $50 million of Zoom stock through two exchange-traded funds she manages at her investment firm Ark Invest, company records show.
Mystery buyer with $10M is now Taylor Swift's Tribeca neighbor
"Who wouldn't want to share an address and an elevator with Taylor Swift?" quipped Kirsten Jordan, star of "Million Dollar Listing New York."
Queen's great-nephew Arthur Chatto becomes first royal to join Marines
Call him Cadet Cutie. His Royal Handsome will soon become the first-ever royal to join the Royal Marines.
Kicker's ‘crazy’ decision to quit college football turned him into a YouTube millionaire
De La Haye made national headlines for refusing to demonetize or delete his YouTube channel at the NCAA's request due to his student-athlete status in 2017.
Hong Kong activists jailed for illegal assembly in 2019 protests
The sentences are the latest to be handed down in connection with sometimes violent demonstrations that roiled the global financial hub in 2019.
Texas 'heartbeat bill' takes effect, clinics stop abortion appointments
Planned Parenthood clinics have stopped scheduling abortions beyond the six-week mark in Texas after a new state law came into effect today banning most procedures.
Woke NYC Dem wants to make crime victims help their attackers
City entities including the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice and the Human Resources Administration would play a role in the process, according to the proposal.
Britney Spears superfan racks up $137K of merch for his 'Britney room'
This Britney Spears superfan has racked up a massive $137,000 collection of merch — and he's still saying Gimme More.
Weatherman's pet dog hilariously crashes live report on Hurricane Ida
Weatherman demonstrated the perils of bringing your pet — especially one named Storm the Weather Dog — to work after his canine hilariously videobombed his Friday report on Hurricane Ida.
Google challenges $591M French fine as part of broader antitrust war
Google plans to fight a $591 million fine that was levied by France’s antitrust watchdog earlier this summer over compensating publishers for news content.
Naomi Osaka advances at US Open after Djokovic protégé withdraws with illness
Defending champion Naomi Osaka returned to the third round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday when her opponent withdrew because of illness.
Watch Eli Manning, ex-Giants surprise Michael Strahan on 'GMA' with special news
Former Giants Eli Manning, Jessie Armstead and Justin Tuck surprised Michael Strahan on the set of "Good Morning America" on Wednesday.
Biden left hundreds of US-funded journalists behind in Afghanistan
Despite President Biden promising to get every journalist out, the reporters employed by the US Agency for Global Media were left stranded.
Ex-con charged in fatal shooting of 15-year-old boy
Shane Lloyd, 33 — who is currently locked up at Rikers in connection to a Sept. 2020 hit-and-run — was linked to the May 31 slaying of Amir James at...
Infamous man who 'married' his sex doll is 'in love' with ashtray now
"I liked it — the smell of it, the touch of metal on my skin. It’s fantastic," he proudly declared. "I like the touch of sharp metal on my skin,...
Shop Bloomingdale's new pop-up fall collection with designer Rocky Barnes
To put us all in the autumnal spirit, Bloomingdale's celebrated the first day of September by launching "The Carousel at Bloomingdale's: Happy Campers."
Simone Biles’ boyfriend Jonathan Owens cut, then gets second Texans chance
Simone Biles' boyfriend Jonathan Owens will get a second chance with the Texans after all.
Over $760K raised for family of US Marine killed in Kabul suicide bombing
Rylee McCollum, 20, died on Aug. 26 alongside 12 other US servicemembers while helping evacuate American citizens and Afghan allies from Afghanistan.
Take 32% off this single-serve coffee maker that takes grounds or K-Cups
Figuring out your favorite way to make coffee can take time, but being able to experiment with a variety of coffee makers is a real bonus when brewing cups at...
Walmart hiring 20,000 permanent warehouse workers prior to holiday season
Walmart is hoping to lure hourly employees with the promise of the permanent jobs at a time when most retailers are looking to hire temporary employees.
Italy braces for train track protests against COVID passes
Opponents of the requirement called for sympathizers to gather at some 50 train stations, including in Rome and Milan.
Judge tosses Trump rollback of clean water safeguards
The Biden administration had already said it plans to repeal the Trump-era rule and issue new regulations defining which waterways are federally protected under the Clean Water Act
J&J: Potential HIV vaccine falls short in mid-stage study
Participants were randomly selected to receive either the vaccine or a placebo and researchers found that the vaccine was only 25 percent effective at preventing HIV.
Couple slammed for combining the two worst things on the internet
An idiotic couple decided to combine the highly dangerous "Milk Crate Challenge" into their gender reveal party — with disastrous results.
Virginia Tech disenrolls students for 'flunking' vaccine mandate
The Blacksburg, Va., university disenrolled 134 students who didn't submit their vaccination proof to attend fall classes, the Roanoke Times reported.
Zach Wilson has a measuring stick in rival rookie QB
Now we get Zach versus Mac, and hopefully — for both their sakes — for the next decade.
The fragile betting favorite in the NFC East
In need of a face-lift after a season that was worse than ugly, the NFC East is not impressing anyone yet.
Biden to host Ukrainian President Zelensky in White House meeting today
During the sit-down, Biden is expected to push the Ukrainian leader to tackle corruption and show support for the country's sovereignty in the wake of Russia's seizure of Crimea.
'Dukes of Hazzard' star's Louisiana home damaged by Ida
“Dukes of Hazzard” star John Schneider and his wife were helping flood victims in Middle Tennessee when Hurricane Ida slammed into his home and studio in Louisiana.
CDC says unvaccinated should delay travel this labor day weekend
Overall, the health agency advises delaying travel until becoming fully vaccinated, defined as two weeks post-second dose.
How forgotten Giants player stunningly survived the roster purge
There were days, moments and certain signs that suggested Sam Beal would not still be here.
Curl and straighten your hair like the pros with this set, currently 78% off
Whether you have curly hair, straight hair, or fall somewhere in the middle, taming your locks can feel like a full-time job. While it’s hard to beat heading into the...
US private hirings rose 374K in August, way below 600K expected
US companies added far fewer jobs than expected in August, with the private sector hiring just 374,000 workers for the month, according to a disappointing report published by ADP.
Bill Belichick denies popular theory behind Cam Newton's release
The Patriots coach said the decision to release Cam Newton was not about the quarterback's vaccination status, as many have speculated.
'Report it accurately!': Video shows angry man accosts NBC reporter during Ida segment
NBC News correspondent Shaquille Brewster was doing a liveshot in Gulfport Monday when a man in a white pickup truck drove up behind him, hopped out and ran toward the...
WHO investigating new COVID-19 variant named Mu
The World Health Organization said it is monitoring another new COVID-19 variant with mutations that they fear could make it resistant to vaccines.
Afghans line up outside for hours as Taliban impose $200 weekly withdrawals
Many Afghans, particularly civil servants, say they haven’t been paid in months and others say their salaries have been cut by as much as 75 percent.
Adam Sandler claims Netflix made him 'Hustle' new movie out of China
"It was written originally that I find a player in China and somehow, Netflix is not in China," the star of the upcoming sports film "Hustle" said.
Hostess reportedly dies while sleeping on sailboat that erupts in fire in Italy
Giulia Maccaroni, a resident of San Vito Romano, went to sleep on the Morgane after telling fellow crew members that she was tired after a cruise Monday.
CM Punk answers question everyone wants to know about A.J. Lee
CM Punk fans may not want to get their hopes up for his wife A.J. Lee to be joining him in All Elite Wrestling. The 42-year-old Punk returned to pro...
Sweeping gas shortages hit Louisiana cities amid Hurricane Ida fallout
As of 8 p.m. ET, 46.9 percent of gas stations were running dry in Baton Rouge and 44.3 percent of stations in New Orleans were out.
Leak: Biden pressured Ghani to create 'perception' Taliban weren't winning
Biden told Ghani that Afghanistan’s prominent political figures should give a joint press conference that backed a new military strategy on how to defeat the Taliban.
NFL investigating Urban Meyer, Jaguars after vaccine admission
Urban Meyer admitted on Tuesday that players' vaccination status factored into the team's decisions as the Jaguars cut their roster down.
Derek Jeter’s best Yankees moments — here is No. 5
Jeter took a first-pitch fastball and sent it to right field for a base hit, driving in Antoan Richardson from second base for a 6-5 win.
At least 27 California students, 3-year-old boy still stranded in Afghanistan
Officials say at least 24 students are still stranded from one district in the Sacramento area, while another three in El Cajon have yet to safely escape the war-ravaged country.
Winds, low humidity push Caldor Fire closer to Lake Tahoe
Firefighters scrambled Wednesday to keep a massive California wildfire, which is only 18 percent contained, from racing towards a holiday resort city at the southern tip of Lake Tahoe.
Change of art: Fake Banksy NFT sells for $340K -- then returned for full refund
The NFT called "Great Redistribution of the Climate Change Disaster," features a pixelized portrait of a person smoking in front of industrial smokestacks.
Piers Morgan cleared by media regulator for Meghan Markle comments
Piers Morgan was cleared by the UK media watchdog, which ruled that the "Good Morning Britain" host did not breach broadcasting code when he criticized Meghan Markle's Oprah Winfrey interview.
High-ranking Afghan female cop reportedly on the run from Taliban
Gulafroz Ebtekar, who rose through the ranks to become deputy chief of criminal investigations, had been a visible face in the media
The year Derek Jeter just missed being the MVP
Derek Jeter will hardly be the first player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame without a Most Valuable Player award to his name.
My Vlad! Pope Francis mistakenly quotes Russian leader while ripping West's involvement in Afghanistan
Pope Francis ripped the West's 20-year involvement in Afghanistan -- and mistakenly quoted Russian President Vladimir Putin in the process.
Oregon McDonald’s asks 14-year-olds to apply amid labor shortage
A desperate McDonald's restaurant in Oregon has received dozens of applications after it advertised for 14- and 15-year-olds to apply for a job.
Before-and-after satellite images capture Ida's destruction in Louisiana
Dramatic satellite images have captured Hurricane Ida’s trail of destruction in Louisiana – as the death toll from the powerful storm reportedly rose to six Wednesday.
Tiger hotel room comes with fierce views
Get up close and personal with tigers at this wild hotel in England. For roughly $1,900 a night, the Tiger Lodge at Port Lympne Reserve in Hythe, UK, offers rooms...
NYC house fire leaves 9-year-old boy dead, multiple people injured
A 9-year-old boy was killed by a fire that broke out in the basement of his Queens home early Wednesday, authorities said.
Red Sox star pulled from game after positive COVID-19 test
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Boston Red Sox star shortstop Xander Bogaerts was pulled from Tuesday night's game at Tampa Bay after testing positive for COVID-19, the latest virus setback for...
Former Met makes crazy MLB history
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Amed Rosario became the first player on record to go 5 for 5 with five RBIs, an inside-the-park homer and a drive over the fence, and...
Yankees' losing streak keeps growing
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Giancarlo Stanton hit a fly ball deep to left that a week ago would have landed in the seats for a game-tying home run. But in another...
Texas abortion ban: New law in effect despite protests, appeal to Supreme Court
The law prohibits women from getting an abortion after a fetal heartbeat can be detected, and gives citizens the right to take legal action against doctors.
Spell check? Woman arrested for using fake vaccine card with Moderna misspelled
Chloe Mrozak was held on $2,000 bail after she allegedly used a fake COVID-19 vaccination card to fly into Hawaii in August.
GOP lawmaker tried rogue rescue mission to Afghanistan: report
A Republican congressman attempted to organize a rescue mission to Afghanistan in order to extract American citizens left behind by the Biden administration -- and threatened US diplomats who declined...
Key Yankee's return is imminent
Gleyber Torres played another rehab game on Tuesday, going 0-for-3 with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and playing all seven innings at shortstop. He is scheduled to play nine innings with SWB on...
Lindsey Graham claims White House lying about Americans left in Afghanistan
Sen. Lindsey Graham charged Tuesday that the Biden administration was not being truthful about several aspects of the evacuation of Afghanistan.