September 15, 2021
Correction officers who go AWOL to face stiffer penalties
City correction officers and supervisors who are absent without leave from their posts will face new, stiff penalties — after more than 20 percent of officers at Rikers Island were...
Hate attacker spat at, threatened to kill Jewish man: cops
Cops are looking for an anti-Semitic suspect who spat at and threatened to kill a Jewish man in Brooklyn.
Is Nancy Pelosi pulling General Mark Milley’s strings?
After damning revelations of Chairman of Gen. Mark Milley allegedly calling his Chinese counterpart, it’s time to question whether House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wields too much power, Miranda Devine writes.
Mets' playoff chances take another massive hit
Tylor Megill was thumped in one of his worst starts of the season, contributing heavily to the Mets’ 11-4 loss at Citi Field.
Polarizing star unsure of Mets future
Javier Baez gives a thumbs-up to New York and to Francisco Lindor, but was not ready to declare that his approval translates to a longer stay.
Yankees pull off comeback to avoid brutal loss
Gardner’s two-run single in the top of the ninth gave the Yankees the lead, and they held on in the bottom of the inning to beat Baltimore.
Trump: 'Nutjob' Milley never told me of calls to Chinese general
Trump claimed that he was completely in the dark about Gen. Mark Milley speaking to his Chinese counterpart in the final months of the his administration.
US authorities seize more fake COVID vaccine cards sent from China
Two more shipments of fake COVID-19 vaccinations cards from China have been seized by US authorities.
Kristen Stewart is hauntingly brilliant as Princess Diana in 'Spencer'
Kristen Stewart is haunting, playful and blisteringly human as Di at the end of her rope.
Tom Brady throws some serious shade at ESPN
Maybe Tom Brady has a future working in sports media after his playing career.
Yankees hurler hopeful he'll be back in rotation next week
Jameson Taillon left his last start after suffering an ankle tendon injury, but doesn't think it'll be much longer before his next one.
Cops not 'ruling out' potential link between missing LI woman and Utah double murder: report
Utah police are not "ruling out" whether the case of missing Long Island native Gabby Petito is related to a double-homicide at a campground near Moab last August.
Hochul, de Blasio defend vaccine mandates despite legal challenges
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Bill de Blasio vowed to proceed with vaccine mandates — despite separate legal challenges to the directives.
COVID-19 cluster linked to NYC's 'Electric Zoo' music festival
A coronavirus cluster of more than 12 cases has been linked to the Electric Zoo music festival on Randall’s Island earlier this month, city health officials warn Wednesday.
Disgraced SC legal scion to turn himself into police on Thursday
Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh plans to turn himself in to authorities on Thursday for allegedly trying to commit insurance fraud, his lawyer said Wednesday.
Capitol Police ask Pentagon for help ahead of rally for Jan. 6 defendants
Capitol Police have requested assistance from the Pentagon ahead of a planned rally in support of people charged in connection with the deadly Jan. 6 riot.
Liberal 'reforms' turned Rikers Island into a violent hell
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s years of pushing liberal reforms in the name of “equity” have transformed Rikers Island into a death sentence for officers and inmates, Rafael A. Mangual writes.
'Huge' Steve Cohen issue could hurt Mets' search for president
After the Mets whiffed last winter in their attempt to lure an established president of baseball operations, Sandy Alderson Steve Cohen are ready to take another crack.
Two injured Mets cross paths on rehab trail
One rehabbing Met faced another in a live batting practice ahead of Wednesday’s game.
Artist claims AOC's 'tax the rich' Met Gala dress was a knock-off
A California artist and designer claimed Wednesday that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's controversial Met Gala dress was a ripoff of her work.
Injured MLB star unlikely to play again this season
Manager Joe Maddon said Wednesday he would be very surprised if Trout played again this season.
‘Long COVID’ affects 1 in 10 kids, Israel survey finds
Approximately 1 in 10 Israeli children experienced lasting COVID-19 symptoms after recovering from their illnesses, according to the country’s Health Ministry.
Yankees in three-way battle for two wild-card spots
BALTIMORE — The Yankees finish the regular season at home against the Rays on Oct. 3. What happens after that is anyone’s guess. After the Yankees, Blue Jays and Red...
Jets fans can make major impact like they did on this memorable day
There is no reason that MetLife should not be rocking on Sunday when the Jets take on the Patriots.
Democrats look to cut half of NY's GOP House members under gerrymander
New York Democrats unveiled a proposed redistricting map on Wednesday that would stop three House Republicans from winning reelection -- but avoids taking on GOP conference chairwoman Elise Stefanik.
Historic civilian SpaceX launches on schedule, sends four on 3-day trip
Dubbed Inspiration4, the mission launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida just after 8 p.m.
A new Gleyber Torres debacle has the Yankees bothered
Torres was pulled in the eighth inning of the Yankees’ win over the Orioles Tuesday night.
Ivanka Trump told dad to drop election fraud claims during Capitol riot, book says
Ivanka Trump repeatedly asked her father, then-President Donald Trump, to disavow his 2020 election voter fraud claims as he watched news coverage of the Capitol riots, according to a book.
Spielberg's 'West Side Story' remake has love, 1950s fashion and Rita Moreno
The teaser is filled with scenes showing 1950s Manhattan and the familiar warring gangs of the streets.
Cowboys lose top star in major injury blow
Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence broke a foot in practice Wednesday and likely will be out at least six weeks
Gen. Milley must go for subverting of civilian control of the military
Milley conducted at least two secret phone calls with top Chinese military officials while Donald Trump was still serving as president, one in October 2020, one in January 2021.
'Fugitive' mobster in Colombo takedown spotted getting a tan in Florida in pic posted to son's Twitter page
A photo of a high-ranking member of the Colombo crime family sought in a sweeping federal takedown shows him lounging in a pool -- one day after he was supposed...
'Ethics' panel clearing Cuomo exposes Hochul as part of Albany corruption problem
It's simply obscene that New York's premier ethics panel just failed to demand that ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo fork over the $5 million he collected for his "leadership" book.
White House chief of staff tells Wall Street titans $3.5 trillion spending plan will 'cost zero'
White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain on Wednesday claimed in front of an audience of Wall Street titans that the Democrats' $3.5 trillion spending bonanza would "cost zero." He...
Gen Z loves chunky gold chain necklaces and these are our favorites
Get in on the viral jewelry trend of 2021, grabbing a few gold necklaces to layer or some statement chunky chains to wear by themselves.
NY Dems' gerrymander plans show the party's 'reform' talk is a farce — they only care about power
Back in November 2014, New York voters approved an amendment to the state Constitution to set up an independent commission to handle the work of drawing new House and legislative...
Moderna says new data supports need for booster shot
People who received Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine 13 months ago have higher rates of infections than those that got inoculated at the beginning of the year.
The true cost of Dems' '$3.5 trillion' plan is actually $5 trillion
We’ll probably keep referring to it as a “$3.5 trillion” bill to avoid confusion, but it’s well worth noting that Democrats’ “human infrastructure” plan would actually cost far more —...
A rare bright Jets bright spot has emerged
Corey Davis said he felt his chemistry with rookie quarterback Zach Wilson begin to click throughout training camp — and it certainly transitioned into game action.
Giants eager to move on from 'bad taste' of disappointing Week 1 loss
Five days after dropping their Week 1 opener, the Giants get a chance to turn things around with a Thursday Night matchup.
Biden OKs nuke subs for Australia after snubs during Afghan pullout sparked concern
President Biden has agreed to help Australia build nuclear submarines and to launch a new three-country military initiative called AUKUS.
Border Patrol agents rescue abandoned children in Rio Grande Valley
A toddler and her baby brother were saved from near-certain death Tuesday by Border Patrol agents who found them abandoned on the banks of the Rio Grande.
Teen surfer attacked by shark in scary video says he’ll ‘definitely’ surf again
A 16-year-old surfer is on the mend after being attacked by a shark off the coast of Florida several days ago, as seen in a harrowing video.
'Disgraceful act of insubordination': Trump Defense Sec. denies giving OK to China call
Donald Trump's last secretary of defense said that he did not sign off on a call from Gen. Mark Milley to his Chinese counterpart days after the Jan. 6 riot.
What did we learn from Week 1? Our Jets, Giants writers give their thoughts
Brian Costello, Paul Schwartz & Ryan Dunleavy discuss the NY football teams heading into Week 2.
At least 291 migratory birds dead after smacking into WTC towers
Hundreds of migratory birds fatally crashed into World Trade Center towers earlier this week — leaving a graveyard of carcasses on the sidewalks below, sources said Wednesday.
Jets shuffle O-line after devastating injury
With Mekhi Becton missing serious time due to injury, the Jets are turning to two veterans to help fill in on a troubling spot.
Student slashed in face at Bronx high school
A 15-year-old boy was slashed in the face in the crowded hallway of a troubled Bronx high school Wednesday on the third day of classes, sources said.
RIP, Norm Macdonald and other commentary
Culture desk: RIP, Norm “The funniest man in the world has died,” The Federalist’s Ben Domenech mourns. “Norm Macdonald is often spoken as a ‘comedian’s comedian,’ which serves as a...
Masks for waiters and servants — but not for AOC and the rest
In a room full of dimwit divas at Fifth Avenue’s annual irony-free version of the Zoolander walk-off, Ocasio-Cortez easily bested them all.
Twitter Biden-bias in block of Hunter articles was not illegal: FEC commish
One of the Federal Election Commission members who rejected a claim that Twitter violated campaign finance laws by censoring The Post's reporting on Hunter Biden's laptop said that the social...
Letters to the Editor — Sept. 16, 2021
The Issue: Secretary of Defense Antony Blinken’s congressional testimony on the Afghanistan pullout. Watching Secretary of Defense Antony Blinken try to shift the blame for Afghanistan onto former President Donald...
Andy Reid is helping Patrick Mahomes with baby duties
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' relationship with head coach Andy Reid is already special, the pair having already won a Super Bowl together.
Giants might need to take this Daniel Jones risk on Thursday night
Would the Giants, desperate to get quarterback Daniel Jones a comfort zone, change his starting center one game into the season?
NYC cop who died on the job overdosed on fentanyl-laced drugs: sources
Sgt. Ryan Kenny, who had been on the force for 18 years, was found unresponsive in the third-floor locker room at the 50th Precinct building on Kingsbridge Avenue on Aug....
Apple hires ex-Cuomo PR chief who helped gov fight sex-harass allegations
Apple has quietly hired Andrew Cuomo’s former communications chief, who helped the disgraced ex-governor fight the allegations of sexual harassment that ultimately led to his downfall, The Post has learned. ...
Whitney Houston's 'The Bodyguard' slated for 'trolling' remake
Houston, we have a problem.
FEC just turned Twitter into all-powerful propaganda machine accountable to no one
Ah, to be Twitter. Can control anything it publishes, profit from anything it wants — and not be held responsible for any of it. All thanks to the partisan Federal...
Paraglider and dog soar over the French Alps
Most dogs like to hang out. This one likes to hang from a paraglider high above the French Alps. Watch as pet owner Adrien Nisan and his 3-year-old Samoyed named...
Unpublished Tennessee Williams story found in Yale archives
This tale had been hiding in the stacks for decades.
MTA's Hurricane Ida price tag estimated at more than $75M and growing
The MTA suffered at least $75 million in damages from flooding tied to Hurricane Ida earlier this month, acting Chairman Janno Lieber said Wednesday.
Senator calls for another hearing into FBI's handling of Larry Nassar probe
Sen. Richard Blumenthal said the Department of Justice needs to answer why no criminal charges were brought against the FBI agents who allegedly failed to properly investigate the case.
Hamptons compound bought for just $150K lists for $9.5M
The seller is artist Robert Hooke, a Vietnam vet who got his start in finance on Wall Street. The sculptor owns a 4-acre property at 5 Peconic Ave. in Noyack that...
YouTuber Eva Gutowski on her new skincare line and favorite lifestyle products
Influencers have taken over the big screen, whether on YouTube, TikTok or Instagram. Who to follow next? Eva Gutowski, a lifestyle YouTuber with nine years under her belt, 11.4M subscribers...
1 in 5 Rikers staffers out 'sick' Tuesday amid jail mayhem
About one in five Rikers Island employees are currently not showing up for work, as a short-staffed lockup has led to dangerous, chaotic conditions at the city jail.
Haiti's top prosecutor fired after trying to charge PM for assassination
Haiti's chief prosecutor tried to get new Prime Minister Ariel Henry charged over the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse -- but was instead fired hours later.
Judge denies Trump's request to pause E. Jean Carroll's lawsuit
A judge Wednesday denied former President Donald Trump's request to pause rape accuser E. Jean Carroll's defamation lawsuit while he appeals another ruling in the case.
Most states have cut back public health powers amid pandemic
Republican legislators in more than half of US states are taking away the powers that officials use to protect the public against infectious diseases.
Sylvester Stallone's 'Rocky' memorabilia, other movie props up for auction
Sylvester Stallone's vintage items wore in his famous "Rocky" movies — along with nearly 500 other items from the actor’s storied career — are expected to sell up to $1.5...
Take a peek inside New York City's narrowest home — just 9 feet 6 wide
With three floors and 30 feet in depth, the home spans 999 square feet, packing in three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a finished basement, four wood-burning fireplaces and two balconies.
65,000 more New Yorkers get $100 for vax shot amid mandate escalations
An additional 65,000 additional New Yorkers have gotten $100 richer over the last three weeks after getting their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, city data shows.
Emmys 2021 presenters: Awkwafina, Dolly Parton will keep it (LL) 'Cool' (J)
Ellen Pompeo, Awkwafina, Michael Keaton and more join the star-studded lineup of presenters for the 73rd annual Emmy Awards.
Instagram star's failed attempt to smash Bills tailgate table goes viral
Amanda Vance, a former Dolphins cheerleader, has gone viral for her failed attempt at crushing a table at the Bills' home opener on Sunday.
Nine Hong Kong activists get 6-10 months in prison for unauthorized Tiananmen vigil
Activists were sentenced to between six and 10 months in prison on Wednesday for taking part in an unauthorized assembly at last year's vigil for the victims of China's 1989...
Unvaccinated French health care workers face suspension
The mandate was approved by France’s parliament over the summer to protect patients and the public from new surges of COVID-19.
Costco's wild return policy offers full refunds for used bedsheets and dead Christmas trees
Turns out, Costco is very lenient with their refund policy.
NYC subway sets pandemic era ridership records during first week of school
The subways set pandemic era ridership records with the start of the school year this week, transit officials said Wednesday.
UN urges moratorium on use of AI that imperils human rights
Michelle Bachelet, the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, also said Wednesday that countries should expressly ban AI applications which don’t comply with international human rights law.
Security footage being reviewed in disappearance of Gabby Petito
Surveillance footage is being reviewed for any trace of missing Long Island native Gabby Petito from a stop in Utah on her cross-country road trip out West.
Read the opening statements USA gymnasts gave before Senate Judiciary Committee
Famous USA gymnasts Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney, Maggie Nichols and Aly Raisman gave emotional testimonies Wednesday about the FBI's probe into their allegations of sexual abuse against ex-team doctor Larry...
Investigation opened into mysterious death of SC lawyer's longtime housekeeper
Gloria Satterfield, 57, died in February 2018 after “a trip and fall accident” in the home of the Murdaughs, where she had worked for more than 20 years.
Heather Locklear looks very different in comeback role for Lifetime film
The "Melrose Place" alum will be making her comeback to TV with a new Lifetime flick produced by Meghan McCain.
Argentina's 'white gold' rush for EV metal lithium fuels economy
With countries around the world scrambling to reduce emissions, rising global lithium demand and surging prices have drawn increased interest in the so-called 'lithium triangle' that spans parts of Argentina,...
Man defecates in grocery freezer, shopper ends up with it on her hands
Police are searching for the culprit who defecated in a grocery store freezer after a woman made the discovery when reaching for a bag of pizza rolls.
TikTok bathroom challenge has students stealing from schools
Students are pairing a ridiculous internet trend with vandalism with disdainful, destructive results.
Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie fought before she was reported missing: cops
Missing Long Island woman Baggy Petito also told cops she feared that her beau, Brian Laundrie, was going to drive off and leave her behind “without a ride.”
So money: J.P. Morgan's old UES garage hits market for $27M
Back in the 19th century, this was JP Morgan's carriage house. Now the 25-foot-wide Upper East Side home, built in 1907, is coming back to market for $27 million.
Carmelo Anthony explains why he wasn't in the banana boat photo
Carmelo Anthony can't escape banana boat questions — despite not riding in it with pals LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul during a past vacation to the Bahamas. Since...
Fresh out of jail, Lori Loughlin drops $13M on Palm Desert vacation home
Aunt Becky's got a new big house. Perhaps celebrating their renewed freedom, the former "Full House" actress, 57, and her fashion designer hubby, 58, shelled out a whopping $13 million...
Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley return to scene where they gave Giants so much hope
There was a time, not too long ago, when Jones and Barkley came to Landover, Md. and were everything the Giants needed them to be. Can they be that again?
Goldman Sachs acquires digital lender GreenSky to boost consumer banking
Goldman Sachs on Wednesday agreed to buy GreenSky, a fintech platform that provides home improvement loans, in an all-stock deal valued at $2.24B, as the bank looks to grow its...
Man stabbed on MTA bus on Randall's Island
The attacker pulled a knife on the M35 bus while it was stopped outside the Manhattan Psychiatric Center just after 11:15 a.m. and stabbed the man in the chest, shoulder...
Flash flood submerges southern French villages, fields
No casualties have been reported, but new heavy rainfall threatened the area Wednesday. Local authorities said the rains caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure across towns and villages between...
Famed New Yorker cartoonist's Upper West Side home lists for $1.8M
Gerberg was Steve Martin's choice for favorite New Yorker cartoonist in a 2019 article in the magazine.
What Alanis Morissette actually reveals in shocking doc she disowned
The singer said she is disappointed in the new documentary about her life, in which she reveals being sexually taken advantage of by unnamed figures in the music industry as...
ABC News staffer says network retaliated after she filed sexual assault lawsuit
An ABC News staffer is claiming that the network retaliated against her after she filed a sexual assault lawsuit against her then-boss, Michael Corn, who was the top producer of...
Alaska’s largest hospital implements crisis care standards
Alaska, like other places, has seen a surge in coronavirus cases driven by the highly contagious delta variant.
Minnesota high court tosses murder conviction against ex-cop Mohamed Noor
Noor was sentenced to prison in 2019 after being convicted of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for shooting the unarmed yoga teacher.
FBI agent fired for failing to properly investigate Larry Nassar
Michael Langeman, a supervisory special agent in the FBI’s Indianapolis office who interviewed Olympic medalist McKayla Maroney in 2015, was let go ahead of the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry — Time's most insufferable
Proving that magazines are irrelevant and more out of touch than ever, Time has named Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to their Time 100: The Most Influential People of 2021....
Biden meets with Sinema and Manchin about fate of $3.5T social spending bill
President Joe Biden is meeting with Democratic Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin on his $3.5 trillion social spending bill after they both raised concerns with it.
North Carolina man wins third lottery jackpot from the same convenience store
A North Carolina man has won his third lottery jackpot after buying scratch-off tickets from the same convenience store over the last four years.
Portugal fully vaccinates 80% of population against COVID-19, leads world
According to a Reuters tracker, Portugal and the United Arab Emirates have the same rate of complete vaccinations, jointly leading the world.
Driver critically injures 16-year-old cyclist, hits parked NYPD car: cops
A Bronx driver plowed into a 16-year-old boy -- leaving him clinging to life -- and then struck a parked NYPD vehicle as he tried to flee, cops said.
Odell Beckham gets cryptic on Instagram amid Browns return mystery
Beckham Jr. will not play in Sunday's home game against the Texans, head coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday.
Naked woman with legs bound together rescued from Florida storm drain
A naked woman was rescued from a Florida storm drain after a bystander found her trapped inside -- with her legs bound together, according to new reports.
Gabby Petito's final text message to mom revealed
Nichole Schmidt said she received the message from her daughter's phone on Aug. 30, but Schmidt said that she doesn't believe her daughter was behind the text.
Biden has 'complete confidence' in Gen. Milley as Joint Chiefs admit calls to China
White House press secretary Jen Psaki appeared to support Gen. Mark Milley, excusing potentially committing treason as acceptable in the "context of this period and time in history."
Video appears to show 'Karen' ripping hula hoop ace
A ranting "Karen" seemingly left a record-breaking hula hooping circus performer in a spin -- attacking her in a Las Vegas playground for revealing her sports bra.
Hochul 'literally' doesn't know appointee who let Cuomo keep $5.1M book deal
Cuomo's book deal is the subject of a pending criminal probe by state Attorney General Letitia James.
Julianne Hough apologizes for blackface costume after 'Activist' backlash
The "Dancing With the Stars" alum apologized for the show's criticism and for her 2013 Halloween costume where she dressed up as a character from "Orange is the New Black."
6 relatives die from COVID-19 in 3-week span: 'Should I have pushed harder?'
Lisa Wilson lost an uncle, grandmother and four cousins to the virus went door-to-door in Belle Glade for months trying to persuade residents to get vaccinated.
Couple can't stop having babies — despite birth control and vasectomy
The mom reportedly got pregnant twice while on birth control and conceived a "miracle" baby three years after her husband's tubes were tied.
Frank Ntilikina gets second NBA chance after sad Knicks ending
Frank Ntilikina is finally closing on his next NBA chance.
Migrant encounters reportedly exceed 200,000 for second month in a row
More than 200,000 illegal immigrant encounters have been reported in August -- the second straight month the number has exceeded 200,000 -- in an extension of the illegal immigration crisis.
Gabby Petito's family calls boyfriend 'reprehensible' for not talking to cops
The statement, released on behalf of the 22-year-old's parents by family attorney Richard Stafford, slammed Brian Laundrie for leaving Petito "in the wilderness"
Giants rule out two starters for Thursday night game
The Giants won't have left guard Shane Lemieux or tight end Evan Engram when they face Washington on Thursday night.
Woman dragged to death after leashed dog gets stuck on San Fran train
A San Francisco woman, identified as Amy Adams, was killed when she was pulled onto subway tracks by her dog's leash after stepping off a train while the pooch remained...
4 in 10 fear having children due to climate change: global survey
A poll of some 10,000 young adults has revealed that tomorrow's leaders feel "betrayed" by elder generations who have ignored climate change.
Mayor de Blasio uses $37M 'green jobs' program to fight crime wave
Mayor Bill de Blasio's latest plan to crackdown on the city's crime surge in his final half-year in office is a $37 million "green jobs" program for 1,500 young people...
US Soccer offers unisex contracts, denies gender bias
The US Soccer Federation announced identical contracts to the players’ associations for both the men's and women's teams amid an ongoing legal battle.
Volvo reportedly preparing for upcoming $20 billion IPO
Volvo is aiming for a valuation of about $20 billion in the planned Stockholm listing, the sources said, with one saying the launch was penciled in for the end of September.
Ed Sheeran says US award shows are 'filled with resentment and hatred'
Tell us how you really feel, Ed Sheeran.
Conor McGregor hypes Netflix docuseries for Christmas: 'I'm Santy'
Controversial UFC fighter Conor McGregor has confirmed that he has teamed up with Netflix to produce a series about his life with the first episode slated for winter.
We've been raving about obé Fitness for years now — here's why we love it
The platform is truly like no other in terms of energy, instructors and class offerings.
California wildfires threatening giant sequoias
Sequoia National Park was shut down after the Colony and Paradise fires, which have grown to more than nine square miles and are threatening to destroy the world's largest trees,...
Things keep getting worse for Urban Meyer and the Jaguars
It seems like Urban Meyer's short time in Jacksonville has abided by Murphy's Law — everything that can go wrong, will.
UK court agrees to serve Prince Andrew with sex-assault claim
The UK High Court has agreed to formally serve Prince Andrew with Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s sex-assault claim if his legal team refuses to accept the court papers, British officials told...
GOP senators seek foreign terror designation for the Taliban
The measure would also require the US Treasury Department to slap sanctions on individuals who provide assistance to the Taliban.
Take a shot on this Ryder Cup snub at PGA Tour starts new season
The PGA Tour had a whole week off between ending one season and beginning another. The 2021-22 season begins this week at the Fortinet Championship in Napa Valley, Calif.World No....
MLB rookie may have just thrown the worst pitch ever
We have a new candidate for worst pitch ever.
Mac Jones' girlfriend is loving life with the Patriots
Scott shared a series of Instagram Story posts from Sunday's season opener at Gillette Stadium, where Jones and the Pats suffered a Week 1 loss to the Dolphins, 17-16.
Human blood bricks to be 'exploited' by scientists for building on Mars
A "blood-curdling" new study has revealed that human blood could facilitate infrastructure on Mars by creating stronger, more efficient bricks when mixed with Martian dirt.
Death of 4-year-old Brooklyn boy ruled homicide, stepdad charged
The child’s mother was holding Jaycee when she waved down police in front of her home on Baltic Street in Gowanus around 5 a.m. on September 12, 2021.
European privacy regulator probes TikTok over children's data, China ties
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission said late Tuesday that it is investigating TikTok's processing of children’s data and transfers of user data to China.
China imposes local lockdowns as COVID-19 cases surge
China tightened lockdowns and increased orders for mass testing in cities along its east coast Wednesday amid the latest surge in COVID-19 cases.
Stephen A. Smith worries this is the end of Cam Newton's NFL career
What if Washington, which is led by Newton's former Panthers coach Ron Rivera, does not inquire about signing him in the wake of Ryan Fitzpatrick's injury?
Fires shut Sequoia National Park, could threaten huge trees
Sequoia National Park is shut down, its namesake gigantic trees potentially threatened by two forest fires burning in steep and dangerous terrain in California’s Sierra Nevada.
The Murdaugh family saga: What we know so far
The latest development to engulf the family centers on disgraced legal scion Alex Murdaugh and revelations he allegedly paid someone to shoot him dead.
Gabby Petito's Instagram account briefly goes dark amid disappearance
Missing Long Island native Gabby Petito's Instagram account briefly went dark on Wednesday -- adding to her family's mounting questions over her mysterious disappearance last month.
Meet the all-civilian space crew set to fly Wednesday with SpaceX
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is slated later Wednesday to launch four civilians into space where they'll spend three days orbiting the planet. The mission, called Inspiration4, is scheduled to blast off at...
HBO expected to lose 5M subscribers after leaving Amazon Prime
Amazon sent messages to subscribers earlier this month that said HBO subscriptions would be canceled on Sept. 15, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Largest colleges push student vaccines with mandates, prizes
As a new semester begins amid a resurgence of the coronavirus, administrators and faculty nationwide see high vaccination rates as key to bringing some normalcy back to campus.
Gabby Petito's boyfriend identified as person of interest in her disappearance
The boyfriend of missing Long Island woman Gabby Petito has been identified as a person of interest in her mysterious disappearance, police said Wednesday.
NYPD cop flees from home after husband uses gun against her: video
The 33-second clip shows the officer, who works for the 101st Precinct, dangling from the window ledge and jumping to officers below.
Bet on this starter bouncing back in key AL wild-card showdown
Broadway is back but you won’t find a better show than the one Alexandria “Tax the Rich” Ocasio-Cortez put on at the $35,000 a seat Met Gala. Stitches passed on...
Vaping linked to increased eating disorder risk among US college students
While vaping is common among young adults and eating disorder onset typically occurs before age 25, the association was unknown among a national sample of college students, researchers wrote.
Rikers crisis: Sliwa calls on Gov. Hochul to wrestle control of jail from de Blasio
GOP mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa said Gov. Kathy Hochul should seize control of Rikers Island from Mayor Bill de Blasio and add thousands more guards to the short-staffed facilities.
Army officer resigns over Biden's 'immoral, tyrannical' vaccine mandate
Lt. Col. Paul Douglas Hague said in a resignation letter tweeted by his wife, Katie Phipps Hague, that he was resigning from his 19-year career.
Jake Paul covers up his topless model girlfriend in new PDA photos
The couple went public with their relationship in August in separate Instagram posts.
Boy, 9, nearly dies after swallowing magnets during TikTok challenge
"Jack's life has changed forever, let's stop others from having to go through the same," his mother wrote in an emotional Facebook post.
Ex-national security officials funded by big tech claim antitrust laws would hurt US
The former officials argue the measures could undermine the US in its competition with China.
Nearly every nation except for one falls short in plans to curb global warming
Only one nation — tiny The Gambia in Africa — is on track to cut emissions and undertake its share of actions to keep the world from exceeding the Paris...
Hurricane Ida aftermath leaves NY prisons with contaminated water
Dozens of prisoners reportedly complained of stomach issues in the days after Hurricane Ida as Taconic Correctional Facility and Bedford Hills continue to grapple with contaminated water issues.
Doctor Love? The Guardian proclaims Fauci as 'sexiest man alive'
Dr. Anthony Fauci was dubbed the “sexiest man alive” by The Guardian newspaper, prompting some on social media to question whether the British daily had shifted to satire.
Woman slaps, curses out Navy sailor on 9/11, claims he's a 'fake': video
An angry woman assaulted and cursed out a Navy sailor at a Connecticut pizzeria, claiming he was wearing a fake uniform on Sept. 11, shocking video shows. The clip, posted...
Biden ignored Austin and Blinken on Afghanistan withdrawal: book
President Biden overruled Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who advised him to slow the military withdrawal in Afghanistan, according to a new book.
Simone Biles, other top gymnasts tear up as they rip FBI for turning blind eye to Nassar sex abuse
Gymnastics GOAT Simone Biles broke down in tears as she and other top US gymnasts McKayla Maroney, Maggie Nichols and Aly Raisman accused the FBI of turning a blind eye...
HS teacher says making kids behave in class is 'white supremacy'
The teacher called the techniques that help reduce disruptive student behavior "white supremacy with a hug."
Women are giving up on 'making babies' thanks to COVID-19: NYU study
The pandemic has, perhaps unsurprisingly, proved a turnoff for having more kids.
Expect a pitchers' in this AL showdown
Though the 0-4 record may not indicate it, Tanner Houck has given the Boston Red Sox quality starts this season, and the team will call upon him in Seattle on...
Justice Department seeks order against Texas abortion law
The Texas law, known as SB8, prohibits abortions once medical professionals can detect cardiac activity — usually around six weeks, before some women know they’re pregnant.
Cristiano Ronaldo knocks woman out with ball during pregame warmups
The Manchester United superstar took an errant penalty kick during warmups, which flew over the crossbar — and struck a female steward directly in the back of the head.
Tennis icon doubles down on Emma Raducanu comments after US Open triumph
John McEnroe isn't backing off his controversial previous comments about Emma Raducanu.
Death of 4-year-old boy in Brooklyn home ruled homicide: cops
Investigators found Aisyn Gonzalez unconscious and unresponsive when they responded to his family’s apartment on South 5th Street near Berry Street in Williamsburg around 10:15 a.m. Saturday, cops said.
US volunteer claims Taliban beheaded boys ages 9 and 10 in Afghanistan
A US officer who is part of a rescue team seeking to save at-risk Americans and Afghan allies claimed that the extremists have beheaded two boys.
Gabby Petito's stepfather heads to Wyoming to help coordinate search
James Schmidt, the stepfather of missing Long Island woman Gabby Petito has travelled to Wyoming to help join search efforts -- vowing not to leave until he brings her home.
President Biden's job approval ratings continue to tank
President Biden's job approval ratings continue to tank, as the latest poll shows 50 percent of Americans disapprove of his performance in the White House.
Lab-grown fish fingers? Birds Eye owner explores cell-cultured seafood
The maker of Birds Eye fish fingers has teamed-up with US company BlueNalu to develop seafood products grown from cells in a laboratory rather than harvested from the oceans.
'Unfortunate catastrophe': Toddler accidentally run over by truck driven by mom's boyfriend
Ivan Alexander Aguilar Jr., a 19-month-old boy from Horton, was found dead beneath a truck after he wandered out of his Nixon Chapel Road home late Saturday without being noticed.
One killed, 2 others wounded in East Harlem shooting: cops
The 37-year-old victim was blasted in the stomach at Lexington Avenue and East 126th Street around 1:15 a.m., police said.
Get a full body workout from home with these kettlebells on sale for 20% off
Need a reason to wear all the cute workout clothes you’ve amassed during the pandemic? Working out at home has never been easier and more convenient now that most of...
Stonehenge's stone circle of megaliths to receive major facelift
The work at Stonehenge, one of the world's most famous prehistoric monuments whose stones date back some 4,500 years, will deal with problems caused by erosion and fix previous repairs which were uncovered...
China develops machines that can track data sent abroad by cars
China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co Ltd (CAERI) said in a statement it has developed a system to analyze the path of data transmission by using a communication-detection device to monitor...
Apple debuts new $799 iPhone 13 with 5 colors, including pink
The iPhone 13 features an exterior design largely unchanged from its predecessor, which is available in purple, blue, green, red, white and black.
Murders of SC lawyer’s wife and son 'personal,' attorney says
Alex Murdaugh’s attorney has blamed the prominent South Carolina lawyer’s opioid addiction and depression for the alleged plot to have himself killed so his son could collect on a $10M insurance...
Become a spreadsheet guru with this Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets master class
The use of spreadsheets to create financial models and track things like expenditure, growth, and depreciation is essential to modern business.
Shocked woman wakes up to find napping burglar in her guest bedroom
The thief also reportedly took a dip in the home's pool, ate her family's leftover chicken dinner from the night before — and swiped a pair of her son's underwear.
Bears receiver calls out offense as Justin Fields looms
The Andy Dalton era in Chicago is off to an inauspicious start.
Where you can buy USA-made surgical masks and N95 respirators
Proudly made in the USA: That's the mantra that Armbrust, a leader in USA-made surgical masks, kids masks and N95 respirators, lives by.
Doordash sues NYC over controversial data-sharing law
The law requires app companies to share customers’ names, phone numbers, delivery and mailing addresses and purchase histories with restaurants that request this data.
Meet the 'immigrant' designer behind AOC's Tax the Rich dress
Aurora James, who attended the Met Gala alongside AOC, came to the US to launch her sustainable fashion brand Brother Vellies in 2011 from Toronto.
Deranged driver who intended to hit someone else killed woman, 70
A deranged driver attempted to run over a man with her car -- injuring her target and killed a 70-year-old Brooklyn woman who was sitting outside her home, authorities said.
Giants defense has to flip the script on shameful Week 1 performance
On Thursday night inside FedEx Field, a Big Bad Big Blue needs to show up and show up angry and refuse to let Taylor Heinicke breathe.
'You are going to die': Nurse pleads guilty to threatening to kill VP Harris
Niviane Petit Phelps has pleaded guilty to threatening to kill Kamala Harris, claiming she was going to carry out the plot because the vice president wasn’t “actually black."
College football powerhouse is playing a dangerous game
VSiN’s college football analyst offers some tidbits and observations heading into the third full weekend of the season.
How the Jets let Zach Wilson down
This was a Jets coaching failure. Give Zach Wilson as many weapons as possible on the field.
ISIS bride says she'd 'rather die' than rejoin terror group
ISIS bride Shamima Begum apologized for joining the terror group and appealed to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to allow her to return to the UK, in her first live...
Former client charged with shooting Alex Murdaugh in insurance scam
Curtis Smith was a former client of Murdaugh, a once-powerful lawyer who represented him in a speeding case in 2013 as well as a personal injury lawsuit the previous year.
Time for Joe Judge to tell the truth about Daniel Jones
Joe Judge has been unwilling to criticize Daniel Jones in public, but that's not helping him.
Demand for Balenciaga plunges after 'racist' sweatpants outrage: data
Demand for Balenciaga products have tanked in the 48 hours since its $1,190 sagging sweatpants were dragged on social media as racist and a prime example of cultural appropriation.
NYC subway conductor reflects on 'Raising Victor Vargas' role 20 years later
His career took a different track -- but Kevin Rivera has fond memories of his scene-stealing turn in the cult classic, which celebrates its 20th anniversary with a screening at...
The Mets actually had it right
The MLB-best Giants found unique lineups that worked. The Mets had visions of doing the same.
Biden to meet Wednesday with execs on COVID vaccine mandate
The execs heading for the White House are expected to discuss strategies for expanding vaccine requirements at their companies.
Gabby Petito's mom says daughter's beau, family ignored her desperate texts: report
The mother of missing Long Island woman Gabby Petito reached out last week to her daughter’s boyfriend and his family in efforts to track her down -- but said she...
Monkey snatches dancing woman's purse
So much for monkeying around. A sneaky monkey ran off with a woman's bag while she sang and danced in front of the scenic mountain views at Zhangjiajie National Forest...
The man who turned down the Jets to be a train conductor
A decade ago, Keith Fitzhugh turned away from his NFL dream. Life has turned out pretty well for him since.
Norm Macdonald's life in photos
Norm Macdonald, the deadpan stand-up comic and beloved “Saturday Night Live” alum, died Tuesday after a private nine-year battle with cancer. He was 61.
Hurricane Nicholas slams Texas
Photos from the aftermath of Hurricane Nicholas in Texas.
Indianapolis firefighters battle auto yard blaze that destroyed 40 cars
Indianapolis firefighters battled a massive fire at an auto yard that destroyed approximately 40 cars.
Bryson DeChambeau has 'wrecked' hands as Ryder Cup approaches
Bryson DeChambeau said he has “wrecked” his hands by training for long-drive contests, as the American ramps up his preparation for next week’s Ryder Cup. The No, 7 player in...
Yankees' ugly season still has chance to be beautiful
Amid this roller-coaster Yankees season — “You’ve got to enjoy the ride,” Aaron Judge advised the club’s fans on Monday — you can find one consistent adjective. Ugly. Ugly wins,...
Yankees star's problems followed him to second base
BALTIMORE — Perhaps shortstop isn’t the problem for Gleyber Torres. Torres’ struggles in the field continued Tuesday night at second base, when he fumbled a potential double-play ball in the...
US Army orders active soldiers to be vaccinated by December
The US Army on Tuesday announced all active soldiers must be vaccinated for the coronavirus by Dec. 15.
North Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles off east coast
The Japan Coast Guard said two North Korean ballistic missiles were fired into the waters between Japan and the Korean Peninsula on Wednesday.
Broadway's biggest hits reopen to massive standing ovations and jubilation
A standing ovation played on Broadway's unofficial re-opening night, occasionally interrupted by a musical.
Video shows broad daylight shooting on NYC street
Police say a 21-year-old man was not struck when a gunman opened fire following a dispute at the intersection of 5th Avenue and 87th Street in Bay Ridge.
Yankees star 'responded well' in return from hamstring injury
Gerrit Cole made it through five innings in his first outing since leaving with a tight left hamstring in his previous start.
Gavin Newsom projected to survive recall vote
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom was projected to cruise to victory and defeat a recall effort Tuesday night.
Mets' resiliency not enough in crushing loss
The Mets aren’t going down without a fight, but that alone wasn’t enough on Tuesday night.
Minnesota residents found dead in SUV in Wisconsin cornfield
The two women and two men were found shot dead in a Black SUV with Minnesota plates that had been driven into the cornfield off a rural road in Sheridan...