September 16, 2021
Giants lose in worst way possible to fall to 0-2
Nothing can stop the Giants from their destiny of starting every season with two straight losses. Not a rare turnover-free and aggressive game from Daniel Jones. Not facing a backup...
Man arrested for defacing BLM mural with 'KKK' graffiti
Ian Rawlinson was charged with criminal mischief as a hate crime after he vandalized a Black Lives Matter mural in Albany with "KKK" and an image of a burning cross.
Instagram chief takes heat for bizarre analogy defending social media
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri is taking heat for for comparing social media to car crashes that kill people — after a report that found his platform is harmful to teen...
Yankees slugger regrets the grand slam that wasn't
There was no doubt in Joey Gallo’s mind that he had hit a grand slam in the fifth inning Thursday night, only to see his fly ball land in the...
Second ethics complaint filed against AOC over Met Gala attendance
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was hit Thursday with another ethics complaint over her attendance at the Met Gala, with a second conservative watchdog group claiming she violated House rules.
This Jet could be odd man out as more receivers set to return
Good news for the Jets could be more bad news for Denzel Mims.
Trial date set for Andy Reid's son on felony DWI charge
The trial of former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid, who is facing a felony driving while intoxicated charge, is scheduled for April 18.
LPGA's best to play in New Jersey tourney
The best of women’s golf will be on display next month in New Jersey for the LPGA Cognizant Founders Cup Oct. 6-10 at Mountain Ridge Country Club in West Caldwell.
20 ways the sports world insulted fans this week
How did networks and analysts insult sports fans this week? Let's check the tape.
Mike LaFleur is the most important Jet
The most important New York Jet is a former Division III quarterback-turned-safety who looks like the second-string water boy.
Joe, playing vaccine politics won’t lead to solution
President Joe Biden clearly has no exit strategy to a formal end to the pandemic -- instead, he's used the COVID-19 vaccine to violate the constitution and further divide Americans,...
Biden fails to win over Manchin on $3.5T budget: report
President Biden failed to convince a key Sen. Joe Manchin to support his $3.5 trillion spending plan during an Oval Office pow-wow, an Axios report said Thursday.
'Hard Knocks' announces surprise in-season version of show
"Hard Knocks" is switching it up.
With Rikers in crisis, Gov. Hochul to sign bill leading to release of hundreds
Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to sign Friday a new bill that gives more leniency for parolees and could release more inmates on technical parole violations, sources told The Post.
Yankees can add this to growing list of brutal losses
The Yankees were one strike away from a fourth straight win that would have moved them back into the wild-card lead, but instead they added to their list of ugly...
Jets star to undergo knee surgery, expected to miss 4-8 weeks
Jets left tackle Mekhi Becton on Thursday opted to have surgery on his injured right knee, and will miss anywhere from a month to eight weeks, according to an ESPN....
Giants lineman fractures leg vs. Washington in big Giants blow
Giants lineman Nick Gates was carted off the field in the first quarter of Thursday's game after sustaining a lower leg fracture.
Brian Laundrie's sister speaks out about Gabby Petito disappearance
Brian Laundrie's, Cassie, sister has spoken for the first time about the disappearance of Gabby Petito, saying in a television interview that her family wants Petito to be found safe.
Detroit-area pharmacist busted for forging $2 million in fake prescriptions
A Michigan pharmacist has been arrested for filing hundreds of fake prescriptions worth $2 million as part of a major Detroit drug ring.
Cops 'actively looking' into possible link between Gabby Petito disappearance and double homicide
The lawyer for the boyfriend -- Brian Laundrie -- of missing Long Island native Gabby Petito issued a statement about a possible link between her disappearance and a Utah double...
The week in whoppers: The NYT's terrible 9/11 takeaway, Milley's call chicanery and more
Diary of disturbing disinformation and dangerous delusions: These headlines: We say: On the 20th anniversary of the world’s deadliest terrorist attack, the country’s supposed “paper of record” was focused on...
Eric Adams dines at Philippe Chow a night after shooting, rips into NYC gun violence
A day after someone was shot at the posh restaurant, Eric Adams visited the establishment and denounced the crime that took place on the Upper East Side.
AG James' campaign strategist making calls to donors on potential gov run
Attorney General Letitia James’ campaign strategist Luis Miranda Jr. has been making calls to donors gauging their support should she opt to launch her own 2022 NY governor bid.
Alabama mom arrested for fighting her kid’s suspected bully on school bus
An Alabama mom was jailed for beating up an 11-year-old she suspected of bullying her kid on a school bus, according to cops.
Kentucky man shoots out of hotel window, says he was aiming at aliens
He just needed some space. Samuel Riddell fired multiple gunshots out of a hotel window, then told cops he was shooting at aliens in the parking lot, authorities said.
Zach Wilson on playing against Bill Belichick's Patriots
Jets rookie quarterback Zach Wilson is looking forward to facing Bill Belichick and the Patriots on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.
Kenan Thompson recalls working with late Chris Farley on 'All That' skit
Farley died in December 1997 from a cocaine and morphine overdose.
Judge bars Biden from using COVID-19 as excuse to rapidly deport illegal immigrants
US District Judge Emmet Sullivan ruled that US officials can no longer cite the CDC's Title 42 health order to deport families after the rule allowed for the deportation of...
The other reason for Jeff McNeil's awful Mets' season
Instead of taking extra pregame swings, the Mets' Jeff McNeil might have been better served collecting rabbits’ feet and four-leaf clovers this season.
Biden's dad worked for corrupt union group that got federal funds, book claims
A new book says President Joe Biden's father got a job at a scandalous union group that continued to collect federal funds -- despite concern among officials in DC about...
Letters to the Editor — Sept. 17, 2021
The Issue: Reports that Gen. Mark Milley privately assured China that the US wouldn’t attack under Trump. According to Bob Woodward, Gen. Mark Milley was certain that then-President Donald Trump...
Fresh proof the Russiagate 'scandal' was created by the Hillary Clinton campaign
A federal grand jury handed up an indictment requested by special counsel John Durham — and it’s fresh proof that the entire Russiagate “scandal” was manufactured by Hillary Clinton’s campaign.
New Giant making debut as part of offensive line shake-up
The Giants’ search for the “best five” combination on the offensive line isn’t lip service.
Rangers prospect gets first up-close look at NHL 'dream'
After four seasons with TPS in Liiga, the top professional league in Finland, Pajuniemi said he feels he has accomplished all he had to in his native country.
Cave discovery reveals how long people have been wearing clothing
A new archaeological finding has shed some light on the fashion of early man.
Law de Blasio counting on to get killer drivers off NYC streets relies on honor system
The law Mayor Bill de Blasio is banking on to stop future dangerous drivers only requires the most dangerous drivers to "self-report" violations of the traffic safety laws.
World won't meet climate targets despite COVID economic pause: UN
The COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped global carbon emissions even after many countries imposed lockdowns, the United Nations said on Thursday.
Veteran pitcher confident he can aid Yankees' playoff push
Corey Kluber is playoff tested and believes the Yankees' issue-filled season will help them find their way to the postseason.
Amazon's senseless bid to bury my exposé of Black Lives Matter
Even Big Tech helps to cover up the truth. I know this because Amazon obstructed for a week my effort to shine a spotlight on BLM.
'Cry Macho' review: Clint Eastwood's most charming movie in years
Clint Eastwood directs and stars as a crusading cowboy in the film, an irresistible Western.
Yankees stand by 'difference-maker' Gleyber Torres
Gleyber Torres was having a tumultuous week, before it even reached its midway point.
Jeremy Swift got 'tearful' about his 'Ted Lasso' Emmy nomination
Jeremy Swift had a surreal experience learning about his Emmy nomination for playing good-natured p. r. director Leslie Higgins on the Apple TV+ comedy "Ted Lasso." "I'd looked on some...
Instagram is wreaking havoc on young girls — and knows it
Real teens open up about how unrealistic body standards on Instagram are harming their mental health, leading them to crave plastic surgery and causing eating disorders.
Arizona man robs bank for single $100 bill, wanted to be arrested
Eduardo Bulerin, who attempted to rob a bank, had hopes of getting arrested as he feared for his life as a former gang member, according to local reports.
Elon Musk takes his final $37.5M home off the market 3 months after listing it
Although Elon Musk has sold almost all of his $100 million of real estate in an effort to divert his full attention to colonizing Mars, it seems one particular home...
NYC's COVID-19 spending for schools could lead to 'fiscal cliff,' audit warns
NYC's expensive campaign against COVID-19 learning loss could send it towards a "fiscal cliff," according to a new report from New York state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.
Man arrested for 2012 murder of UNC student
Miguel Enrique Salguero-Olivares was slapped with a first-degree murder charge after his DNA was matched to the crime scene where Faith Hedgepeth was killed.
$1M haircut: Dad sues school for racial bias for cutting daughter's hair
Mount Pleasant Public Schools in Michigan faces a $1 million lawsuit after a librarian allegedly cut a 7-year-old's hair without her parents' permission.
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'Marrying Millions' star sells off $25M in luxe homes amid sex assault charges
The 63-year-old sold his Miami vacation home for $10 million Tuesday after previously listing it for only $8.2 million last year, The Post learned.
'Whole thing is odd': Pal says Gabby Petito uncharacteristically blew her off before she went missing
A friend of Gabby Petito said the two were supposed to meet at Yellowstone National Park -- but she never heard from the still-missing Long Island woman.
Jan. 6 Committee seeking Pentagon documents on Milley-China talks
On Wednesday, a spokesman for the Joint Staff confirmed the calls took place and claimed they were “in keeping with [Milley’s] duties and responsibilities conveying reassurance in order to maintain...
Jane Powell, Hollywood Golden Age star of 'Royal Wedding,' dead at 92
Jane Powell, one of the last stars of Hollywood's Golden Age, has died at the age of 92.
From 'Succession' to 'You,' the must-watch returning fall shows
They’re back at last. Fall is often the time for exciting new shows, but it’s also when many hit shows return with highly anticipated new seasons. This year, since the...
NYC Council's rent control bill for stores will only sabotage recovery
City lawmakers are racing to stop Gotham’s post-COVID economic recovery in its tracks, by pushing the same kind of rent regulation for commercial property that has locked the city’s residential...
Ex-NFL star: Giants need to test Saquon Barkley's 'explosiveness'
Steve Smith returned to the NFL less than a year after tearing his ACL — so he knows what Saquon Barkley's comeback trail looks like.
Democrats' huge social spending bill is a vast attack on Americans' work ethic
Democrats' colossal demeans work ethic and glorifies government handouts, sending the message that work and self-sufficiency are for suckers: better to climb on Uncle Sam’s gravy train, which will now...
Footage shows diners flee amid shooting at NYC restaurant Philippe Chow
Surveillance camera footage shows moment panicked diners fled NYC's Philippe Chow as shots rang out allegedly over a Rolex watch.
Biden must sort out the FDA's foot-dragging over vaccine booster shots
While Israel’s seen dynamite data from its third vaccine shots and England is set to follow suit, America could be held hostage to a brewing Beltway booster battle. The Food...
'Love & Hip Hop Atlanta' star gets 17.5 years in prison for fraud
Reality TV star and rapper Maurice “Mo” Fayne has been sentenced to 17.5 years behind bars for operating a multi-million Ponzi scheme and stealing more than $2 million in COVID-19...
Mets owner asked fans to ID anonymous Post source
Steve Cohen put his Twitter followers to the test Thursday morning, trying to identify an anonymous source who, in part, criticized the Mets owner’s Twitter usage in a Post story.
Driver, 15, hit and killed man, laughed about it: reports
Kasama Smith, a 15-year-old Washington state girl, killed Greg Moore when she intentionally rammed him with a car, sped off, then later laughed about it with a friend, reports said.
'This is pretty standard': WH acknowledges Nicki Minaj invite to discuss COVID vaccine
White House Press secretary Jen Psaki acknowledged Thursday that the Biden administration has offered to explain the vaccines to Nicki Minaj one-on-one after the rapper claimed that her cousin's friend...
Attorney linked to Hillary Clinton campaign indicted in Durham Russia origins probe
The case against Michael Sussmann, a cybersecurity lawyer at powerful Democratic firm Perkins Coie, is just the second prosecution brought by special counsel John Durham.
Shohei Ohtani may not pitch again this season
Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch Friday for the Angels because of a sore right arm that could sideline him as a pitcher for the rest of the season.
Rocket causes 'space jellyfish' over Northern Lights
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a ... space jellyfish? A blob of light flew over Russia's White Sea, adding to the green hues of the Northern Lights. The...
Hedge funders are chasing crypto despite warnings of a possible crash
If you're looking for proof that cryptocurrencies are no longer just for basement day traders, look no further than this year's SALT conference.
'Prisoners of the Ghostland' review: Nicolas Cage's 'wildest movie'
The post-apocalyptic flick is the first movie where Cage has explosives strapped to his testicles, which just seems like, you know, something he'd have done by now.
'The Eyes of Tammy Faye': How a Bible thumper became a gay advocate and icon
New film "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" starring Jessica Chastain, shows how televangelist Tammy Faye Messner became an unlikely champion of LGBTQ rights.
Gabby Petito's family says Brian Laundrie's parents know where she is
The family of missing Long Island native Gabby Petito on Thursday accused her boyfriend's family of withholding info on her location, as they slammed the kin's silence as "infuriating."
'The Man Behind the Monster': Classic horror superstar Boris Karloff subject of new doc
"Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster" reveals how the monster movie vet made Frankenstein his own, and shined in plenty of other scary films.
Rikers is too dangerous for reforms: DOC commissioner
Internal docs claim Department of Correction brass haven't been able to implement reforms at Rikers Island because inmates are too violent and there's not enough space to house them safely.
#Bidencough spurs health questions as Joe hacks way through latest speech
President Biden's coughing and throat clearing was questioned during a White House briefing Thursday after he paused several times during a speech on tax hikes.
Luis Rojas is managing the Mets out of the playoff race
There is no feel for the game going on with Luis Rojas' decision making.
Now is the time for Yankees to fatten up
The Yankees are in prime position to solidify their spot in the Wild Card race.
TLC on never replacing Left Eye — and looking crazy sexy into their 50s
TLC reflects on 30 years of music as the now-duo brings its "Celebration of 'CrazySexyCool'" tour to NYC's Coney Island Amphitheater on Saturday.
NHL star says investigation into gambling claims will clear his name
Evander Kane believes an investigation into gambling allegations made against him by his estranged wife will clear his name and pave the way for his NHL return.
Americans have little trust in online security: AP-NORC poll
Most Americans don’t believe their personal information is secure online and aren’t satisfied with the federal government’s efforts to protect it, according to a poll.
Gabby Petito fought with Brian Laundrie in Utah just a day before slain couple was last seen
The fight between Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie in Utah happened at a food co-op in Moab — just one day before a worker there was last seen alive, police...
Rowdy group kills man with trash lid at iconic Philly cheesesteak shop
Police are searching for a violent group of soccer hooligans who beat a man to death with a garbage can lid outside of South Philly’s famous Pat’s King of Steaks...
Biden's 'negligence': Texas Gov. Abbott closing entry as 8,000 gather at border
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is shutting entry points at the Mexican border after reports show thousands of undocumented immigrants amassing under a bridge waiting to be arrested by Border Patrol...
200-plus Afghan evacuees set to call NYC home: Gov. Hochul
More than 200 Afghans are set to call New York City home, accounting for roughly a fifth of refugees bound for the state, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Kyrie Irving calls reporter a 'puppet' after retirement claim
Kyrie Irving was clearly not thrilled by a recent report about him.
'Angry and bitter': France cancels DC gala after AUKUS pact snub
After the Biden administration's failure to include France in the national security pact with the United Kingdom and Australia, French officials canceled a gala at their Washington embassy.
'Stolen election' lunacy is going to be a huge albatross for Republicans
The best indication that Larry Elder was going down in the California recall wasn’t the polling, but his suggestion late in the campaign that Democrats were going to steal the election.
Only one way for Steve Cohen to fix stale Mets now
Sandy Alderson and Luis Rojas should be removed from their current roles this offseason.
In remote Indian village, teacher turns walls into blackboards to close school gap
In a small tribal village on the eastern tip of India, an enterprising teacher has turned walls into blackboards and roads into classrooms.
Massachusetts fines MassMutual $4.75 million over 'Roaring Kitty' case
A MassMutual investment subsidiary has agreed to pay $4.75 million to resolve allegations by Massachusetts securities regulators including that it failed to supervise its agents, among them the social media...
Carvana CEO's dad goes on $3.6B stock selling spree, raising eyebrows
Ernie Garcia II and his CEO son have 85 percent of the voting control in Carvana. Since last October, Garcia II has sold over $3 billion in company stock.
Usain Bolt's advice for Sha’Carri Richardson: Talk less, train harder
Usain Bolt has a word of warning for Sha'Carri Richardson, the American sprinter who was kicked off the Olympic team after testing positive for marijuana.
Giants suddenly facing major questions about their greatest strength
The cornerbacks and safeties were supposed to allow coach Joe Judge to sleep at night.
Former 'officer of the year' in Florida charged with sexual battery
A former Florida cop who was renowned as his department's "officer of the year" has been charged after he allegedly sexually assaulted a man during a traffic stop, according to...
$3M solid gold avocado toast meant to be 'symbol' of generation
The sculptural sandwich has been appraised at $3 million, comprised of 27 individual parts that amount to 12 pounds of 18-karat gold.
Biden urges Congress to hike taxes on higher income Americans to pay for $3.5T bill
President Joe Biden repeated his call for Congress to hike taxes to finance a $3.5 trillion social spending bill, saying it would "restore some sanity in fairness to our tax...
Alex Murdaugh 'cohort' boasted that cops wouldn't 'find anything': report
Curtis Smith is accused of shooting Alex Murdaugh on Sept. 4 in a botched suicidal fraud scheme.
'Craven and treasonous': Freedom Caucus demands probe of Milley's calls to China
Members of the House Freedom Caucus are demanding that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin launch an investigation into claims that Gen. Mark Milley contacted his Chinese counterpart.
States with high obesity rate nearly double since 2018: CDC
Adult obesity rates are on the rise, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported Wednesday, noting 16 states with an adult obesity prevalence of at least 35%, up...
Big movies were back at the 2021 Toronto Film Fest, but not big crowds
Few Americans made the trek to Toronto this year, preferring more free-wheeling Venice. Still, many movies were sensational.
Ocean Cleanup struggles to fulfill promise to scoop up plastic at sea
The non-profit, launched in 2013 amid buoyant media coverage, hopes to clear 90% of floating plastic from the world's oceans by 2040.
Ohio vs. Louisiana prediction, line: Take the underdog
Howie Kussoy picks his winner for Thursday night’s college football matchup between Ohio and Louisiana. Home team in CAPS. Ohio (+20) over LOUISIANA Ohio coach Tim Albin At this point,...
Female student slugs preacher carrying 'Women belong in the kitchen' sign
A female University of Alabama student punched a male preacher who was carrying a "women belong in the kitchen sign" in the face, knocking him to the ground.
Indonesian court rules president negligent over pollution
JAKARTA, Indonesia — An Indonesian court ruled Thursday that President Joko Widodo and six other top officials have neglected citizens’ rights to clean air and ordered them to improve the...
Sex-assault accuser blasts Prince Andrew, demands he stop hiding 'behind palace walls'
Attorneys for accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre blasted Andrew for playing a “hide and seek behind palace walls” — after the royal spent weeks dodging receipt of her lawsuit.
Our outdated laws are letting tech giants get away with everything
The Federal Election Commission has determined that Twitter prohibiting circulation of a New York Post story about then-candidate Joe Biden’s son did not constitute election interference.
Queens' gambit: High-end rentals in the outer boro make huge recovery
Despite consecutive quarters of plummeting rents across the city following the March 2020 onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel...
'Wall of the Disappeared': US-backed Uighur exhibit opens in Geneva
The "Wall of the Disappeared" which also features interviews with camp survivors about alleged forced sterilization stands outside the United Nations in Geneva where a month-long session of the Human...
Derek Chauvin pleads not guilty in civil rights case involving teen
Derek Chauvin allegedly hit the teenager in the head with his flashlight, choked him and held his knees against the back of the boy’s neck for 17 minutes.
Why Giants are among the promising bets in Week 2
Last week, our follow-the-smart-money picks went 4-0 in The Post. We can’t beat perfection but we can try to match it with four more wins in Week 2.
France says head of Islamic State in Sahara has been killed
French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted that al-Sahrawi “was neutralized by French forces” but gave no further details.
'Everybody's Talking About Jamie' review: Drag musical lacks sparkle
The undeniably sweet movie, based on the wonderful West End musical, fixes some of the show's problems, but loses its humor and energy.
Rendering of Dulce Maria Alavez shows how missing NJ girl may look now
Dulce Maria Alavez vanished in September 2019 while at the 1,100-acre Bridgeton City Park as she played with her 3-year-old brother, Manuel.
The transformation of Kabul, one month after the Taliban takeover
One month after the Aug. 15 fall of Kabul, Afghanistan waits for the new Taliban leadership – officially called the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan – to codify its interpretation of...
Patrick Dempsey accused of 'terrorizing the set' on 'Grey's Anatomy'
It seems as though Dr. McDreamy was a McNightmare on the set of "Grey's Anatomy."
Facebook bans scenic canal over 'obscene' name, dubs it 'hate speech'
Facebook sent UK users in a tizzy after prohibiting posts that mention a picturesque canal in Norfolk on account of its seemingly dirty name.
As COVID-19 vaccine mandates rise, religious exemptions grow
Religious objections, once used sparingly around the country to get exempted from various required vaccines, are becoming a much more widely used loophole against the COVID-19 shot.
13 troops killed in Kabul in line for Congressional Gold Medals
Over 30 lawmakers including Sens. Marsha Blackburn, Ed Markey, Mitt Romney, Bernie Sanders and Jim Risch have joined in co-sponsoring the bill.
Pics of Carrie Bradshaw smoking mean 'SATC' reboot won't be a total drag
New photos reveal that Carrie Bradshaw is still a smoker in "And Just Like That." Thank God. The fact that Carrie's still lighting up means that there's a chance that...
EU tells Poland to change rape definition, stop targeting media
Poland must change its legal definition of rape to protect women and stop restricting media, European institutions said on Thursday.
GM extends Chevy Bolt production pause amid fire concerns
General Motors will extend a shutdown of a Michigan assembly plant to mid-October in the aftermath of a new recall of its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles over battery issues.
Tom Brady realizes he has a Gisele problem after career boast
Tom Brady thinks he can play football until age 50 — but his wife Gisele Bundchen might feel differently.
One US state stands out in restricting corporate use of biometrics: Illinois
Illinois’ law prohibits private sector companies and institutions from collecting biometric data from unsuspecting citizens in the state or online, no matter where the business is based.
‘X Factor’ star Freddie Combs dead at 49
Freddie Combs, a minister and one-time star of music competition show “The X Factor” has passed away. He was 49.
Matt Damon finds buyer for $17.9M LA estate after a massive price cut
On Aug. 4, the sale price decreased to $17.9 million, with a pending offer going into effect Thursday morning.
Bye-bye buy: Why loads of rich New Yorkers are still renting
These New Yorkers pay the mortgage on a seven-figure home every month — but they don’t own real estate
Powell orders ethics review after bank execs' trading raises alarm
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has ordered a sweeping review of the ethics rules governing financial holdings and dealings by senior officials at the U.S. central bank.
'Gang's All Here': Former Jets QB talks current team, Zach Wilson
Former Jets quarterback Josh McCown joins "Gang's All Here" to discuss the current team, Zach Wilson and his NFL career.
Florida woman says fake soldier stole her heart, money in dating site scam
The cruel Casanova told the woman that he needed the $25,000 for his trip back saying he had spent all his money getting from Afghanistan to Israel.
Jon Stewart 'surprised' by backlash over support for COVID lab leak theory
Jon Stewart said he received backlash after saying he believed the COVID-19 lab leak theory while appearing on Stephen Colbert's "The Late Show" in June.
A lot of dough: 'Fyre Festival of pizza' organizer banned — must pay $300K
Ishmael Osekre was accused of scamming thousands of people into buying tickets for 2016's New York City African Food Festival and 2017's New York City Pizza and Burger Festivals.
NYC man arrested for killing ex-girlfriend after baby shower
Justin Soriano, 40, was picked up at a Bronx home by the borough's Warrants Squad in connection to the slaying of Shanice Young in Harlem on September 16, 2021.
Ohio mayor calls for school board resignations over 'X-rated' writing prompts
Mayor Craig Schubert made the ultimatum Monday during a school board meeting after parents at Hudson High School complained about some prompts in “642 Thing to Write About."
'SportsCenter' promotes Mets doc with star dropping so many F-bombs
"SportsCenter" aired a clip from the documentary Wednesday which featured 20 seconds of former Mets center fielder Lenny Dykstra spewing F-bombs.
Bill Maher: Celebs should keep health battles secret — like Norm Macdonald
The "Real Time With Bill Maher" host told Jimmy Kimmel his thoughts on how celebrities should keep their health issues private and away from the public.
Disgraced MLB announcer says fans want him back on TV after anti-gay slur
Thom Brennaman claims most fans he runs into want him back on the air.
Nicki Minaj’s ‘swollen testicles’ COVID-19 vaxx claim false, says Trinidad authorities
Trinidad authorities had to pound the alarm on Nicki Minaj this week. The 38-year-old rapper’s claim that a friend of her cousin became impotent after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine has...
Newsmax doubles Manhattan presence as viewership surges
This just in: Newsmax is expanding, doubling its Manhattan office space. The Florida-based conservative news service has leased a roughly 24,000-square-foot full floor at 805 Third Ave., between 49th and...
Le'Veon Bell is now the odd man out in Ravens' messy backfield
Baltimore promoted former Falcons and Giants running back Devonta Freeman from the practice squad to the active roster.
Cops bust suspect who poured 'gasoline' on occupied NYPD van
Christopher Springs was arrested Wednesday in connection to the Friday night incident at Valentine Avenue and East 180th Street in Fordham.
Jail fail: Bumbling Rikers staffers accidentally free inmate who had just started sentence
Jason Dauble’s freedom was short-lived, and he was back in cuffs Sept. 14 after authorities picked him up at Front and Thompson streets in Staten Island.
China cracking down on crypto mines disguised as research, data centers: report
Authorities in several provinces have conducted more intense inspections of colleges, research labs, data centers and other potential sites that could be hiding crypto mines.
See all 37 new emojis, including beans, pregnant men, trolls, melting face
Visually expressing the concept of a melting face, pregnant men and coral are about to get a whole lot easier.
China's Zhao Wei spotted after gov't erased her from web
Zhao Wei, one of China's biggest movie stars, was seen in her hometown of Wuhu Tuesday marking her first public spotting since she was mysteriously scrubbed from the web by...
Shell yeah! Grand Central Oyster Bar finally reopening after COVID lockdown
The famed Grand Central Oyster Bar will begin dishing out seafood once again next week, following a year-and-a-half shutdown due to coronavirus pandemic.
Unvaccinated people are declaring themselves ‘Purebloods’
Some anti-vaxxers have proclaimed themselves "Purebloods" in a campaign of biological supremacy against those who received the COVID-19 vaccine.
'Out of control': Migrant crowd waiting under Texas border bridge doubles to 8K overnight
Drone footage shot by Fox News shows the sea of migrants, the majority from Haiti, under the International Bridge in Del Rio, Texas.
Giants vs. Washington: Preview, predictions, what to watch for
We are in this mode now: Take the Giants only after they show they can win a game.
'Surpassed our highest expectations': Ford adding jobs to boost production of F-150 Lightning
Ford said it would invest $250 million and add 450 hourly jobs across three Michigan facilities to lift production, having already garnered more than 150,000 reservations for the truck.
Ilhan Omar bashes judge block of vote to get rid of Minneapolis PD
Rep. Ilhan Omar railed against a Minneapolis judge’s decision to block a local ballot measure that would have pushed for removing the city police department.
Shipwrecked mom made ultimate sacrifice after drinking own urine to save her kids
A wave struck the boat and broke its hull apart – forcing Mariely Chacón and her two kids to spend four days adrift on a lifeboat in the blazing sun.
AOC's $35K Met ball ticket, 'Tax the Rich' gown spark new 'GALA' law push
Rep. Michelle Steel argues the "Greater Accountability from Lawmakers for Americans Act," or GALA Act, is necessary to provide “transparency” and accountability.
Florida paddleboarder recalls alligator encounter: 'I was really scared'
Vicki Baker posted terrifying clips last week on Facebook of her encounter with the large alligator that “tried to eat” her board during her visit to Silver Springs State Park.
Gabby Petito case: Florida police say no evidence of criminality in disappearance
“Right now, we are investigating a missing person case,” North Port Police Chief Todd Garrison said at a press conference.
EU official knits during chief's 'state of the union' address
A top European Commission official followed the thread of her boss' annual "state of the union" address on Wednesday by knitting.
French fuming that Biden 'stabbed them in the back' over nuke sub deal
France was upset not just about being excluded, but about Australia shelving a conventional submarine-building project that a French company called Naval Group had hoped to support.
Alien life in our galaxy ‘more likely than we first thought’: scientists
Astrophysicists have discovered an abundance of life-giving organic molecules in the Milky Way, which could produce life as it did on Earth.
Gabby Petito disappearance: A timeline of her road trip with Brian Laundrie
Police are scrambling to piece together the circumstances that led to Gabby Petito's mysterious disappearance while on a cross-country road trip with her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie. The young couple set...
Man 'shocked' to discover hair poking out of 100-year-old grave
A POV TikTok video shows a tombstone with a tuft of thick, protruding locks, like a Halloween prop.
Daniel Jones is a master of one
Jones enjoyed the best day of his career and his first home win against the WFT.
How Brooks Koepka changed his life with actress fiancee
The eight-time PGA tour winner, in a new interview with Golf Digest, name-dropped the actress while explaining his personal growth in recent years.
Accused Alex Murdaugh shooter calls case 'all crap' at bail hearing
Curtis Edward Smith, charged with the allegedly staged attempted suicide shooting of Alex Murdaugh, appeared at a bail hearing Thursday alternately shaking, sobbing and rocking.
Alex Murdaugh freed on $20K bond for insurance fraud, heading to rehab for opioids
The fallen prominent lawyer, 53, is now in "financial ruin,'' emotionally broken and in the grips of drug addiction, his lawyer told a Hampton County judge.
Tech startup to put surveillance in fast-food kitchens to improve accuracy
Pittsburgh, Pa.-based Agot AI, which has installed its overhead cameras in a number of undisclosed chain restaurants, issues real-time correction alerts to line workers, according to its website.
Sweeping search underway for missing Hawaii girl, 6: reports
First grader Isabella Kalua was last seen at 9 p.m. Sunday at home on Puha Street in Waimanalo, The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported.
Mark Cuban-backed NFT marketplace admits insider trading incident
An employee at OpenSea, the $1.5 billion marketplace for non-fungible tokens that counts Mark Cuban among its investors, used inside information to profit off the white-hot digital asset market.
'Leveling playing field': Biden to deliver higher earners tax plan
In delivering his tax-the-rich outline Thursday afternoon, President Biden is expected to talk about “leveling the playing field in our economy to bring down costs."
Cuba publishes draft family code that opens door to gay marriage
Cuba published a long-awaited draft of a new family code on Wednesday that would open the door to gay marriage if approved.
Elton John forced to reschedule 'Farewell' tour due to 'considerable pain'
Elton John's highly anticipated Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour has been postponed until 2023 after the 74-year-old suffered a nasty fall this summer.
Ken Jennings back as 'Jeopardy!' host: What it means for Mayim Bialik
Champ Jennings was previously all set to take over Trebek’s spot — until people went digging into his Twitter history.
Tesla opens store on tribal land, dodges sales restrictions
Tesla has opened its first store and repair shop on Native American land, dodging car dealership laws that have stymied its expansion plans across the country.
Woman yanked from car, beaten by police during protest to receive $2M
City officials said Monday they reached an agreement with attorneys for Rickia Young, who was yanked out of her SUV along with her 2-year-old son.
FDA shows skepticism on COVID booster shots ahead of key meeting
The careful approach by the agency comes after President Joe Biden and the country’s top health advisers said that booster shots would be needed.
World's largest cinema chain soon accepting cryptocurrencies
AMC, the world's largest cinema chain, said it plans to accept a range of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin for movie-ticket and concession purchases.
Two elderly US citizens have fled Afghanistan, GOP Rep. Issa says
Issa said the couple, who are not being identified, attempted to leave Kabul for weeks but "were harassed and intimidated" at Taliban checkpoints.
Convicted hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam to release tell-all book
Raj Rajaratnam, the former hedge fund founder who was slapped with a record 11-year prison sentence in 2011 for insider trading, is releasing a tell-all book about his epic fall...
Brooks Koepka in middle of Ryder Cup storm: 'Relinquish his spot'
Paul Azinger told reporters that he is not sure Koepka should be part of the American squad.
Los Angeles County votes to phase out oil and gas drilling
Over 1,600 active and idle oil and gas wells in the county could be shuttered after the 5-0 vote by the board of supervisors.
Ozone hole over Antarctica larger than usual, scientists say
The European Union’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service said Thursday that the so-called ozone hole, which appears every year during the Southern Hemisphere spring, has grown considerably in the past week...
Thousands protest in El Salvador after bitcoin made official currency
Thousands of protestors took to the streets in El Salvador a week after the Central American nation became the first in the world to adopt Bitcoin as its legal currency...
Rookie QB explains how girlfriend, mom help him 'break down' football games
Patriots rookie quarterback Mac Jones' coaching staff is stacked.
Fencing installed around the Capitol ahead of anticipated Sept. 18 protest
Late Wednesday night, workers put together the fencing around the building as local law enforcement braces for the “Justice for J6” demonstration.
Piers Morgan joins the New York Post as columnist in global News Corp and FOX deal
Piers Morgan is joining News Corp and Fox News Media in a deal that will see him launch a new global TV show early next year and join the New...
Upgrade your wardrobe with over 80% off your first Menlo Club fashion box
Having new additions to your wardrobe, which can give your outfits added comfort, color, style, or pizzazz, may sometimes feel like an everlasting chore – especially if fashion is not...
Federal prosecutor to seek indictment against lawyer in Russia origins probe
Special counsel John Durham is focusing on Michael Sussmann's 2016 conversation with an FBI employee about a possible connection between a Russia-based bank and servers at the Trump Organization.
Woman eating fast-food hamburger bites into rotting human finger
“At the moment of eating, I chewed on a FINGER," wrote Estefany Benitez in a Facebook post. Accompanying photos show what appears to be a pallid fingertip on the plate...
Man slashes straphanger on NYC subway train, flees onto tracks: cops
The suspect, described as in his 40s, got into a squabble with the 21-year-old victim on a southbound A train as it moved through the tunnel, close to Penn Station.
NYC's newest exclusive club, Chapel Bar, is in a 19th-century church
It's a holy watering hole! NYC's new, members-only bar Chapel Bar is already a celeb hangout, and it's hosting Vogue's post-Met Gala bash on Thursday.
BBC's Martin Bashir won't be prosecuted over 'deceitful' Princess Diana interview
Disgraced interviewer Martin Bashir will not be prosecuted for tricking Princess Diana into her bombshell 1995 interview with the BBC, British police announced this week.
New jobless claims edge higher from pandemic-era low amid Delta variant
After a summer that saw new jobless claims settle at a historically high level, new jobless claims appear to finally be marching down again toward pre-pandemic levels.
The Royals are the play in this matchup
In what has been a lost season for the Kansas City Royals, a starter of the future has emerged in Daniel Lynch. The team is 7-2 in the past nine...
SpaceX shares stunning view from its Crew Dragon capsule in orbit
The four private citizens — two men and two women — will spend three days circling the world at an altitude of 335 miles on level with the Hubble Space...
Umpire ejects entire grounds crew mid-game in bizarre scene
In a bizarre scene during Wednesday night's Yankees-Orioles game in Baltimore, umpire Tim Timmons ejected the entire grounds crew from the field.
3 shot, one fatally, in 2 separate Brooklyn incidents
One person has died and another is in critical condition after gunfire erupted in Brooklyn early Thursday, cops said.
Gabby Petito case: Utah cops release chilling bodycam footage of missing woman, beau in domestic incident call
Police bodycam footage has been released of officers speaking to Gabby Petito and her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie, in Utah after they responded to a 911 call of a domestic incident...
How Jake Paul helped save career of UFC unknown
Paul contributed $5,000 in June to a GoFundMe from Alpar, which helped get her on her feet and train for Saturday's return to the octagon for the first time in...
Bye Chloe! Vegan pioneer mourns 'gut-wrenching' closing of eatery chewed up by bankruptcy
Co-founder of vegan fast-casual chain chef Chloe Coscarelli is mourning the loss of the company she founded, but said it's probably "for the best" as it will bring to an...
North Korea tests rail-borne missile system to defend against threats
Dramatic images captured the moment North Korea test-fired a new "railway-borne missile system" to defend against any forces that threaten Kim Jong Un's Hermit Kingdom.
What NBA insiders really think of the new-look Knicks
NBA scouts think the Knicks roster is better, but is it good enough to keep pace with the improving East?
'The Activist' pulled by CBS after barrage of social media activism
Social media justice warriors have conquered "The Activist." In response to the rampant criticism, the network is now retooling the format into a documentary special.
'That fella Down Under': Biden forgets Australian PM's name in most recent gaffe
The 78-year-old commander-in-chief was flanked by Morrison and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on giant screens as they unveiled the new AUKUS military alliance.
Bet against the Braves in this spot
The Braves, the beasts of the NL least, host the Colorado Balboas on Thursday.
Start 'Em Sit 'Em, DFS and bets for NFL's Week 2
Who should you put in your fantasy lineup for Week 2, and what bets should you make?
Giants' season may hinge on beating Washington yet again
It could get late early for the Giants this season if they don't take care of Washington, as usual.
Shop Tatcha's Friends & Family Sale 2021: Creams, serum, more
The luxe line of pure, Japanese-cultivated skincare ingredients, is hosting its Friends & Family Sale with 20% off its top-selling products.
Series of haunting songs appeared on Gabby Petito's Spotify before she went missing
A series of songs about heartache and love appeared on missing Long Island native Gabby Pepito's Spotify account -- a day after her mother last heard from her.
Check out the full Q&A from the MLB chat with Ken Davidoff
New York Post baseball columnist Ken Davidoff will be dropping in on the comments section on Friday, Sept. 17, at noon ET, to answer all of your questions about the...
Afghan women dress in a rainbow of colors as protest
These women are showing their true colors. In Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, the US and more, Afghan women abroad are posting photos wearing vibrant traditional dresses. Under the first Taliban...
How Sparky Lyle's wacky slice of the minor leagues became a big-shot Yankees affiliate
The Bronx Zoo legend is part of the Yankees again, but this time with his own minor-league club.
Yankees star gets some redemption after another ugly error
In the eighth inning Wednesday, Gleyber Torres’ brain cramp contributed to the Yankees losing the lead. In the ninth, his clutch single helped them go back ahead and ultimately leave...
'Do the right thing': Gabby Petito’s stepdad urges her boyfriend to talk to police
In Wyoming to aid authorities, James Schmidt, Gabby Petito's stepfather, pleaded with Petito's boyfriend to cooperate with law enforcement.
Blunt-smoking subway menace spit on father, 4-year-old girl: cops
A subway menace who was smoking pot on a Bronx train earlier this month spat on a father and his 4-year-old daughter and threatened them with a knife when the...
Former Knicks coach gets another NBA job
LOS ANGELES — Former Knicks head coach David Fizdale has joined his hometown Los Angeles Lakers as the lead assistant coach on Frank Vogel's staff. The Lakers also hired John...
Yankees reliever's latest implosion not deterring Aaron Boone
In recent years, Chad Green has been a fireman coming out of the Yankees bullpen. Lately, he’s poured gasoline onto the fire. The usually steady right-hander is in the midst...
Emmy Awards 2021 Nominees
Check out the full list of major 2021 Emmy nominees
Calls grow for Milley to come clean over calls with Chinese counterpart
Senators Lindsey Graham, Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are demanding Gen. Mark Milley address the recent accusations stemming from a soon-to-be-released book.
Least likely culprit may have ruined Mets' season in ridiculous fashion
It never is the culprit you expect. If this is a final dagger into the Mets’ season, it was Lars Nootbaar assisting in the stabbing.
Parolee busted for slashing boy during NYC bodega robbery
A man on parole was arrested Wednesday for allegedly slashing an 11-year-old boy during a robbery at a Manhattan bodega last week, police sources said.
Man shot at outdoor dining area of trendy NYC restaurant
A man was shot while sitting in the outdoor dining area of an upscale Chinese restaurant in Manhattan on Wednesday night, sources and witnesses said.
Los Angeles to reportedly require bargoers be vaccinated
Los Angeles County is set to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination at indoor bars, and other nightlife destinations, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Yankees' surprise comes up big again
Nestor Cortes Jr. delivered again for the Yankees on Wednesday night.
'The Wire' actor Wood Harris talks to Jalen Rose about Tupac, 'Creed'
If you're a living breathing, human, you are a fan of "The Wire." That means you are a fan of my next "Renaissance Man" guest, actor Wood Harris, who played...