September 22, 2021
Wild ending hands Red Bulls needed draw vs. NYCFC
Patryk Klimala scored from the spot — effectively the last kick of the game — to make the game 1-1, and the Red Bulls went on to rescue a point...
Workers in Colombia could get paid leave to grieve dead pets
Alejandro Carlos Chacon, a member of Colombia's House of Representatives, introduced a bill that would provide paid leave for employees whose pets died.
It just keeps getting uglier for the Mets
Taijuan Walker’s rough second half took a turn into Ugly-ville on Wednesday night.
Instagram memorial grows for Gabby Petito as she reaches 1M followers after death
Mourners flocked to the site of Gabby Petito's final Instagram post this week, as the slain Long Island native's social media influence continued to soar in death.
Bada boom! 'Many Saints of Newark' is a solid two-hour episode of 'The Sopranos'
In abandoning the tube for the big screen, "The Many Saints of Newark" had to compete with mafia classics such as “Goodfellas” and “The Godfather.” Sorry, it’s just not on...
Ryder Cup captains considering tattooing their butt cheeks if they win
Thomas Bjorn, the 2018 European Ryder Cup captain, promised his players if they won that week he’d get a tattoo to commemorate the victory.
Yankees regain second wild-card spot with comeback win
Just like everything else this season, it didn’t come easily for the Yankees.
US saw record increase in murders in 2020
The US last year endured the highest increase in murders since the FBI started tracking national crime records in 1960, a report said.
Americans know who's to blame for the border crisis: Devine
A majority of Americans blame Biden for the border crisis as the administration is caught lying about the makeshift refugee camp under a bridge in Del Rio, Texas.
Trump bashes George W. Bush, 'flunky' Rove over Liz Cheney fundraiser
Former President Donald Trump attacked George W. Bush and his longtime consigliere Karl Rove Wednesday after it emerged the pair would headline a Texas fundraiser for Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.)...
Hochul approves hike in OT pay for hospitals amid pandemic
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced an agreement Wednesday to boost overtime pay at three NY state university-run hospitals in an effort to stem staff shortages amid the lingering coronavirus pandemic.
Joe Judge: Don't call Kenny Golladay-Jason Garrett clash a fight
Golladay was seen yelling in the direction of Garrett and Daniel Jones in the third quarter of the 30-29 loss.
Team Europe goes heavy on the Ryder Cup charm
This is precisely why it’s difficult to resist rooting for the European Ryder Cup team.
Long Island school bus driver busted for DWI with kids onboard
A Long Island school bus driver was arrested Monday for allegedly operating the vehicle while drunk -- with children on board, police said.
Zach Wilson battling an injury
Zach Wilson is dealing with a minor groin injury, though the Jets don’t expect it to limit him much this week.
Michael Conforto hasn't made this massive Mets decision easy
Michael Conforto did not get too hot in 2021. Nor did he get too cold (not for too long, at least).
COVID-positive Rikers inmates infect upstate prisoner after Hochul-ordered transfer
An upstate NY prison knowingly admitted two inmates infected with COVID-19 after Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered them transferred from Rikers Island -- and another tested positive the next day, The...
Seven pressing issues facing new Rangers' regime this camp
A look at the issues Gerard Gallant, general manager Chris Drury and the Rangers will confront during camp.
The most pressurized first-tee shot in golf is back
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — At most regular PGA Tour or European Tour events, the first tees are essentially the same. There’s a modest grandstand behind the tee. Just before the players...
College coach early witness to Eli Manning's greatness
David Cutcliffe was wowed by Eli Manning earlier than most, and the Giants great's college coach knows why his teammates adored and followed him.
NHL star cleared in gambling investigation as estranged wife alleges assault
The NHL has completed one of its investigations into Evander Kane, but announced a new probe of the San Jose Sharks star.
Foreign workers could replace NY's unvaccinated hospital, nursing home staffers: Hochul
The nearly 20 percent of workers at hospitals and nursing homes who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19 will be replaced -- potentially by foreigners.
Giants lineman's season is over
Shane Lemieux’s season is over, pretty much before it started.
White House wants contractors to help run Gitmo migrant facility
The Biden administration has put out a call for private contractors to bid for the right to operate a migrant detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, likely in response to the...
Brian Laundrie, parents left home with 'attached camper,' neighbors say
A couple that live across the street from Brian Laundrie's Florida home said they saw the 23-year-old and his parents drive off hitching an "attached camper" before he was reported...
Jets' high draft pick starting to show his potential
Growing up, the Jets’ Michael Carter had no choice. He had to make the first man miss — or else.
Manchin, Sinema and even the Squad might just stop the $3.5T monstrosity
All of Washington is watching as Monday’s deadline approaches for a House showdown over the bipartisan infrastructure bill passed by the Senate.
We're about to find out whether this was a cruel Yankees hoax
Were the Yankees always the real deal, or just a cruel six-month hoax?
Biden hosts Dems as in-fighting threatens $4.7T in infrastructure, social spending
President Biden hosted a series of meetings with Democrats as he seeks to salvage his legislative agenda from in-fighting that could derail his $1.2T bipartisan infrastructure bill and a $3.5T...
FDA authorizes Pfizer booster shots for seniors, high-risk groups
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized booster shots of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for seniors and others who are at high risk for the contagious virus.
Surveillance video captures horrifying fatal drive-by shooting in Philadelphia
Shocking surveillance video captured a horrifying broad daylight drive-by shooting in Philadelphia that left one person dead and five others injured.
NYC government to run on solar power by 2025, says de Blasio
Soon, elected officials will need only the sun to get their work done.
Francisco Lindor takes blame for lost Mets season: 'It sucks'
Francisco Lindor isn’t afraid to quantify how much his underachievement this season might have cost the Mets in terms of victories.
The best way Daniel Jones can cap off Eli Manning's big day
There can be no better occasion for Daniel Jones to honor the franchise icon with the kind of game, the kind of victory, that would make Manning proud.
First sexy Halloween costume of the year is here — and it's Bernie Sanders
The Vermont senator's viral Inauguration Day ensemble is now a Halloween costume.
Man 'snapped,' killed 4 people, left bodies in car in cornfield
A second man has been charged in the murder of four people -- including his lover -- in Minnesota, as disturbing new details emerged in the slayings. Antoine Suggs, 38,...
Hochul again urged to derail controversial LaGuardia Airtrain project
A top ex-Cuomo Port Authority official is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to derail the controversial $2.1 billion LaGuardia Airport AirTrain project pushed by her disgraced predecessor.
Could a new Republican bill save campus free speech?
Rep. Greg Murphy's Campus Free Speech Restoration Act shows promise at holding public universities accountable for censoring free speech and stopping discriminatory rules that protect radical adminstrators.
Broadway rises once again
Broadway is back, and Cindy Adams chats with Roe Hartrampf, who plays Prince Charles in "Diana: The Musical."
Psaki blames Boris Johnson for calling on reporters during Biden WH meet
Press secretary Jen Psaki claimed that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had blindsided White House aides by calling on two British reporters.
Rangers expected to name captain as front-runner emerges
We are less than three weeks from the Rangers naming their first captain since Ryan McDonagh was sent away in the 2018 deadline purge.
'Missing in action' de Blasio still won't say when he'll visit out-of-control Rikers Island
Bill de Blasio still could not say when he’ll visit Rikers Island, as advocates and politicians ripped the mayor for not touring the lockup.
Karl-Anthony Towns not pleased with T'Wolves firing
The Timberwolves, under new ownership led by Alex Rodriguez, have seemingly irritated their most important player.
Jets' struggles are no fault of rookie coach
Despite the 0-2 record, Robert Saleh has not done anything that should shake fans’ confidence in him as the coach
GOP, Dems dig in as government funding, debt limit deadlines approach
The clock is ticking on Congress to pass legislation to avert a government shutdown at the end of this month, but both the Republicans and Democrats are fairly entrenched in...
Haitian deportees bit ICE agents on plane sending them out from Texas border
Illegal Haitian immigrants being deported from the US bit Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers on board a plane that was preparing to take off from a US Air Force base...
Team Biden knows how many illegal migrants it's welcomed — it just doesn't want you to know
Every bit as much as the disastrous Afghan pullout, the border is a crisis Team Biden created. And, yet again, its only "solution" is to play dumb and outright lie...
RIP to the conservative thinker who took on the ruling class
One exception to the general cluelessness of the right-wing intelligentsia was Angelo Codevilla, a senior fellow at the Claremont Institute and professor at Boston University who died this week.
Upgraded Devils face questions in taking the next step
Tom Fitzgerald was rather active this offseason, looking to address as many areas within the still-rebuilding Devils as possible.
Ilhan Omar tweets 'don't sell arms' to rights violators as other Dems tee up $1B for Iron Dome
Rep. Ilhan Omar accused Israel of violating human rights Wednesday, one day after House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced that he would bring a bill to the House floor that...
Jessica Rabbit gets a ‘more relevant’ makeover and some fans are fuming
She’s trading in her red dress for a fedora.
Man allegedly punched nurse for vaccinating wife without his consent
The man allegedly confronted the nurse in a pharmacy in the city of Sherbrooke, which is about 100 miles southeast of Montreal in Quebec.
200 NYC schools had a quarter of students absent on one day this week
Roughly 200 city schools saw a quarter of their kids absent from class on Tuesday, according to a Post analysis of Department of Education data.
Paulina Gretzky cozies up to Dustin Johnson ahead of Ryder Cup
The festivities for the Ryder Cup are in full swing and not just for the players.
Melvin Van Peebles, iconic 'blaxploitation' filmmaker, dead at 89
The filmmaker and author was known for directing productions such as the 1971 blaxploitation film “Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song,” “The Story of a Three-Day Pass," "Watermelon Man” and "Don’t Play...
Letters to the Editor — Sept. 23, 2021
New York Post readers sound off on our recent exclusive confirming that students received fraudulent passing grades at Maspeth High School in Queens.
Judge says NYC can move ahead with DOE vaccine mandate
A Manhattan judge has lifted a temporary restraining order that blocked the city from enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all Department of Education employees.
COVID-19 led parents to vote with their feet — and choose charter schools for their kids
When district public schools failed to meet the pandemic’s challenges last year, America’s parents did the logical thing: They switched their kids to public charter schools. In droves.
Islanders' biggest training camp issues as they seek Stanley Cup breakthrough
Here are the top five issues the Islanders face heading into training camp Thursday.
Organizations desperate for translators as Afghan refugees settle in US
As Afghan refugees resettle across the US after Biden's evacuation debacle, organizations in states such as Arizona are struggling to hire translators to accommodate families.
Urban Meyer already sounds miserable
Urban Meyer explained to Broncos coach Vic Fangio just how rough his first season in the NFL has been through two weeks.
'Britney's been silenced': Spears Netflix doc to reveal 'confidential report'
The new documentary chronicling Britney Spear's 13-year conservatorship is dropping Sept. 28.
Former NY Veterans Affairs staffer charged in rape of co-worker
Tate Cruse was arrested by the FBI and charged with one count each of aggravated sexual abuse, sexual abuse and making false statements, per a source and court papers.
De Blasio drops suit vs. jail guard union over 'sick-out' claim at Rikers
The de Blasio admin dropped its lawsuit against a correction officer union for allegedly enabling guards at Rikers Island jail complex to not show up for work.
The Squad's anti-Semites carry the day among House Democrats yet again
Even if it’s only temporary, the fact remains that the Squad got House Democrats to zero out US funding for Israel’s Iron Dome — a purely defensive system that simply...
Crying kid thinks her mom is an alien from 'Men in Black'
"Mommy's an alien!" A 5-year-old girl in Houston, Texas, burst into tears after seeing her mother's passport, believing she was an alien. The tot had just watched the 1997 film...
Subway turns blind eye to boss accused of stiffing workers out of $38 million
Questionable tuna isn’t the only thing the Subway sandwich chain is standing behind. The embattled fast-food giant continues to back a top regional manager who recently settled a lawsuit that...
Anthony Joshua once thought Jay-Z was going to punch him at Will Smith premiere
Two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua recalled a time when he thought Jay-Z was going to smack him at a movie premiere.
Biden's mental woes growing and other commentary
Conservative: Biden’s Mental Woes Growing When it “plays out on the world stage,” President Biden’s “fatuity . . . can be downright horrifying,” notes Spectator World’s Amber Athey. At his...
Internet ‘freedom’ at its lowest in 11 years: study
The new study implicates aggressive censorship efforts in some countries — while calling out the US for its "laissez-faire approach to the tech industry."
US buying 500M more doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for other countries: Biden
The United States will buy 500 million more doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to give away to poor countries -- more than doubling the original commitment to defeat coronavirus, President...
'A full-blown incident': Witness saw Brian Laundrie flip out at restaurant before Gabby Petito's death
The disturbing incident involving Brian Laundrie at the Merry Piglets restaurant in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, came just two days after Gabby Petito last spoke to her mother.
Most women aren't getting regular tests for cancer, other dangerous diseases, survey shows
A new multiyear, global survey of women's health shows that most women aren't getting regular tests or screenings for cancer and other dangerous diseases that kill millions of people every year. The 2020 inaugural Hologic Global Women's Health...
Jelani Day's family pleads for help in finding missing Illinois graduate student
Jelani Day, an aspiring doctor attending the Illinois State University, was last seen Aug. 24, police said. His mother said the effort to find him has "slacked down"
Greece hosts 6 female Afghan lawmakers on their way to US
Six female lawmakers from Afghanistan have arrived in Greece as part of the wider evacuation effort and are expected to travel to the US after a short stay.
Reins man: Mayorkas puts border agents accused of whipping migrants 'on desk duty'
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas revealed Wednesday that Border Patrol agents accused of whipping migrants have been assigned to desk duty -- while the incident is being probed.
'RHOM' star Larsa Pippen sells Florida mansion for $10.5M
Reality star Larsa Pippen, an OG cast member of the "Real Housewives of Miami," is finally celebrating the sale of the gated, waterfront mansion she once shared with her ex, NBA legend...
Edie Falco filmed a scene for 'The Many Saints of Newark'
“We had Edie come in and she dressed up as Carmela and we shot something with her," the film's director said.
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett renovate $42M Calabasas compound after fire
A basement fire can't stop Will Smith's "Pursuit of Happyness."
MTA to hold first public meetings for Manhattan congestion pricing
The MTA's official review of the environmental impacts of its congestion pricing program gets underway this week with virtual meetings Thursday and Friday.
Daniel Jones took another Giants 'bullet' after teammate's tirade
Asked how he felt to have his new, high-priced wide receiver screaming at him, Daniel Jones immediately covered for Kenny Golladay.
Kamala Harris calls for COVID-19 'accountability' but fails to call out China
Vice President Kamala Harris called for countries to embrace COVID-19 "transparency" and "accountability" — without directly calling out China's refusal to come clean about the origins of the pandemic.
My harrowing escape from Afghanistan — without any US government help
Since President Biden's chaotic withdrawal, trapped Afghanis like Rohullah Sadat have been forced to rely on ad-hoc networks rather than the US government.
Charter schools gained, public schools lost students during pandemic: report
Charter schools scooped thousands of additional students across the U.S. during the COVID-19 outbreak while enrollment plunged at public schools amid closures and virtual learning, a new report reveals.
Swank Harlem condo sells for $5M in neighborhood's top deal this year
Penthouse A at 145 Central Park North has entered contract for nearly $5 million, making it the priciest condo contract in New York's Harlem neighborhood so far in 2021.
A-Rod gets 13 lawsuits dismissed that were filed by ex-brother-in-law over real estate
Former Yankee Alex Rodriguez may have hit a home run this time, but he might not be so lucky next time around.
Italian priest allegedly stole church funds for drugs, gay sex parties
Father Francesco Spagnesi has been placed under house arrest for allegedly stealing over $100,000 in church funds and donations for drugs and gay sex parties at his home.
Kim Kardashian, Jason Sudeikis among 'SNL' Season 47 hosts
"SNL" fans seemed less than pleased to see the "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star on the lineup.
Documents reveal 33 instances of 'sexual abuse' of migrant minors: report
Documents from an office in the Department of Health and Human Services reveal 33 instances of sexual abuse against unaccompanied illegal immigrant children stopped at the US border.
Man's body with rope around neck discovered in Central Park, NYPD say
A body with a rope tied around its neck was found in Central Park Wednesday morning, cops said.
Researchers making progress on potential poison ivy vaccine
Researchers are reportedly working on a vaccine to combat humans' response to poison ivy. According to Scientific American, scientists at the University of Mississippi and Hapten Sciences are "proceeding with a compound called PDC-APB"...
House Republicans file impeachment articles against Biden
A group of House Republicans led by Rep. Bob Gibbs have filed articles of impeachment against President Biden for a number of reasons, including his chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Strokes axman Albert Hammond Jr. lists Nolita apt. for $2M
He bought the one-bedroom, two-bathroom loft at 354 Broome St. for $1.25 million in 2012 from Victoria's Secret "Angel" Maryna Linchuk. Fiona Apple also once lived in the unit, as...
How previous NY lottery winners faced 'curse of the lottery' following sudden riches
Big money, bigger problems. The winning $432 million Mega Millions lottery ticket that was bought in a Manhattan pizza joint Tuesday night is the largest jackpot in Big Apple history....
Hallmark reveals full list of 2021 Christmas movies and schedule
Hallmark's feel-good Christmas flicks are back and better than ever.
Fed foresees a potential rate hike as soon as next year
The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it may start raising its benchmark interest rate sometime next year, earlier than it envisioned three months ago and a sign that it's concerned...
Murder suspect released under NY's parole reform law, re-arrested hours later: cops
A New York state man suspected in a July murder was released from custody under a new parole reform law signed last week by Gov. Kathy Hochul, police said.
‘My whole life in a van’: Islanders flee lava-spewing Spanish volcano
In the distance, the lava grew thicker and slowed down to 13 feet per hour after reaching a plain. Smoke poured out of its leading edge as it destroyed everything...
16% of 60,000 Afghan evacuees are US citizens or SIV holders: Mayorkas
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas revealed that out of the 60,000 Afghan nationals evacuated during the chaotic withdrawal of troops, approximately 7 percent are US citizens.
Even 'greedy' Tom Brady gets called out by his head coach
Despite being an early MVP candidate, Tom Brady isn't immune to criticism from his coach.
Another death reported in NYC jail system — the 12th this year
Another inmate died Wednesday inside the embattled New York City jail system — marking the 12th death in custody this year, officials said.
White House can't say when or if Joe Biden has ever visited the border
Amid the illegal immigration crisis in Del Rio, Texas, the White House has no answers on when, if at all, President Biden last visited the southern border.
Snap up the red-hot team in this NL Central showdown
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas can’t (won’t) give a “ballpark” estimate on daily illegal immigration numbers. Let Stitches help you out there, Mr. Mayorkas. The Miami Marlins average attendance this...
Become a Nordstrom member and earn 2x the points on your next beauty purchase
Become a member of The Nordy Club today and earn 3x the points on all of your Nordstrom purchases now through Sept. 26.
Inside the Finger Lakes' best new resort
The Lake House on Canandaigua (a super charming little upstate New York town straight out of yesteryear in the splashy wine-obsessed Finger Lakes), opened summer 2020 — i.e. in the...
Sergio Garcia's wife ready to fend off 'embarrassing' Ryder Cup fans
Sergio Garcia’s wife Angela Akins has no time for any “embarrassing” American fans heckling the players when the Ryder Cup starts Friday.
Shop the best New Balance sneakers of 2021 for both men and women
Not only are the good ol' New Balance sneakers comfortable for running errands, hiking and styling with a work dress on your morning commute, but they come in a variety...
Thai monks bring grocery store to the poor as pandemic hits incomes
A group of Thai monks and volunteers wearing protective clothing carefully navigate the bumpy roads of a Bangkok suburb in a golf cart, towing a trailer loaded with fresh vegetables.
Star QB's wife details 'tipsy' lobster fight in revealing podcast
Matthew Stafford's wife detailed a conversation between the couple about the delicacy on her podcast this week.
Yankees' new-look bullpen gets another big addition
After Luis Severino's impressive return, Domingo German is being activated off the injured list prior to their series finale against the Rangers in The Bronx.
Underwater dive team joins Florida manhunt for Gabby Petito's boyfriend
An "underwater recovery team" has joined the search for Gabby Petito's boyfriend Brian Laundrie in a 25,000-acre Florida reserve, according to reports.
Cab drivers in Thailand turn taxis into gardens amid COVID crunch
The cooperative grows vegetables on the roofs and bonnets of 300 of the disused cabs, providing its drivers and members with food to share while sending a message to the...
Amy Adams mortifies daughter with Walker Hayes' Applebee’s TikTok dance
Actress Amy Adams may be known for her work on the silver screen, but at home she’s busy learning dances off her phone.
Trevor Noah rents Tribeca unit asking $52,000 a month
Minka Kelly and Trevor Noah are back together and they've been spotted at 70 Vestry, where Noah has rented a unit that had been asking $52,000 a month.
MTA promises to ramp up face mask enforcement on trains and buses
The MTA is ramping up enforcement of mask-wearing on subways, buses and commuter rails after issuing just three $50 violations all summer, officials said Wednesday.
Apple bars 'Fortnite' from App Store for years: CEO
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney said Apple informed the "Fortnite" owner that the game will be blacklisted from the popular App Store for several years until all the court appeals...
Gabby Petito's Long Island community mourns 'Blue Point's girl'
The Bayport and Blue Point communities are also planning a "Shine a Light for Gabby" candle lighting ceremony on September 24, 2021.
Gabby Petito's family lawyer threatens to sue Brian Laundrie's attorney
The lawyer for Gabby Petito's family is threatening legal action against Brian Laundrie's attorney for allegedly posting photos of the slain Long Island native online "in an effort to gain...
Dumbledore, magic and more: 'Fantastic Beasts 3' release date moved up
The third installment of the film franchise's prequel series "Fantastic Beasts" is coming to theaters sooner than expected.
Students in this state were told to wear masks while chewing
The bizarre COVID-19 protocols at the Geiger Montessori School said students had to wear masks in the cafeteria and could lower them “only to take a bite or drink.”
Accused cannibal gets prison time for botched castration in remote cabin
The man charged with illegally removing a volunteer’s balls and then allegedly announcing his plan to eat them has been sentenced to slightly over 12 years behind bars.
De Blasio bashes AOC Rikers proposal: 'The answer is not to just open up the gates'
AOC along with Reps. Jamaal Bowman, Nydia Velazquez and Jerrold Nadler sent a letter to the mayor and Gov. Kathy Hochul to “immediately” let inmates out of Rikers Island.
Doc Rivers' desperate ESPN attempt to salvage Ben Simmons-76ers mess
The 76ers aren't giving up on Ben Simmons, even though he's given up on them.
Evergrande collapse could be 'far worse' than Lehman for China: Jim Chanos
The collapse of Chinese property developer Evergrande Group could prove to be "far worse" for investors in China than a "Lehman-type situation," according to Jim Chanos, who predicted Enron's collapse.
European Ryder Cup team uses cheeseheads to troll Americans
The 43rd Ryder Cup doesn’t begin play until Friday morning and already the European team is on the offensive.
Young Jets fan absolutely annihilates team in cutthroat TikTok breakdown
A young man on TikTok, with the username TD.sports, broke down one of the worst offensive plays the Jets had in their Week 2 loss to the New England Patriots.
Giants gamble on star player looks like it will pay off
The Giants may get one of their weapons back for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
'Resume bot' lands marketing pro 30,000 'interviews' in one week
David Vidal's "resume bot" begins when employers click the first prompt and follows up with several automated questions that recruiters can choose from to ask.
Bet on Royals red-hot starter in this one
The Kansas City Royals have had a rough season, but after sweeping a doubleheader from the Cleveland Indians, they were on a 20-15 roll, and they will look to stay...
Beer goggles down: Why barflies really feel hot regardless of booze
Researchers found that as the night wears on, bar patrons view themselves as increasingly attractive. And beer-goggles have nothing to do with it.
Chicago man gets $500 ticket for removing speed bump behind his home
Benitez got a $500 ticket for his admitted act of urban-planning vigilantism, a fine for destroying city property that he says he’s prepared to fight in court.
Border arrests in 2021 greater than 10 states' populations, but Mayorkas says it is 'secure'
Border officials have apprehended more than 1.5 million illegal immigrants at the southern border through the 2021 fiscal year.
Restaurant tech firm Toast valued at over $32B in market debut
Shares of Toast Inc jumped more than 63 percent in their New York Stock Exchange debut on Wednesday, valuing the restaurant software provider at nearly $32.6 billion.
Birdman on kissing Lil Wayne on the lips: 'I love him like my own'
"I always looked at Wayne as my son and I always looked at it like, 'cause I was in the streets, and I thought this might be the last time...
Four Marines wounded in Kabul blast still hospitalized nearly a month later
The numbers of hospitalized Marines are down from Sept. 7, when 15 were being treated at Walter Reed, one of whom was in critical condition.
Man accused of sex with horse flees prison — is promptly returned
A man who was accused of having sex with a horse escaped jail Tuesday -- but only made it less than a mile before he was caught and landed back...
Biden admin releasing Haitian migrants into US as Texas scrambles to secure border
Illegal immigrants amassed at a squalid makeshift migrant camp in Texas are reportedly being released into the US on a "very large scale" and are being told to report to...
NASA splits human spaceflight unit in two, reflecting new orbital economy
The reorganization reflects an evolving relationship between private companies, such as SpaceX, that have increasingly commercialized rocket travel and the federal agency that had exercised a US monopoly over spaceflight...
UK climate activists face prison for blocking highways
Environmental activists who have repeatedly blocked Britain’s busiest highway face possible imprisonment after a judge granted an injunction against the protesters.
Biden admits botching AUKUS rollout after call with France's Macron
President Biden on Wednesday spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron and admitted to botching the rollout of a new security pact with the UK and Australia by snubbing France in...
Rescue crews search for former Navy SEAL after half-brother found dead
Kim Crumbo, a Navy SEAL veteran who served two tours in Vietnam, was still missing Wednesday after he never returned with his half-brother from their four-night trip on Shoshone Lake...
Ex-'America's Most Wanted' host floats likely 'ruse' that helped Brian Laundrie flee
John Walsh noted on CNN that there is no proof that the Brian Laundrie was actually at the house when his parents refused to let investigators speak to him last...
McDonald's customer stabs man during squabble over sugar in coffee
The suspect was arguing with a security guard about his too-sweet coffee on Tuesday inside the fast-food joint on Eighth Avenue near West 35th Street.
Solar 'superstorm' could prompt 'internet apocalypse,' global outages
Some researchers are sounding the alarm on a solar "superstorm" that could prompt global electricity and internet outages "lasting several months."
GOP congressman leads charge on Chinese sanctions bill
Rep. Andy Barr is leading the charge on a bill to require President Biden to sanction entities working to aid Chinese military or Chinese surveillance companies.
Space Force ‘Guardians’ uniform compared to ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Battlestar Galactica’
With the unveiling of Space Force uniform prototypes, the new "Guardians" of our galaxy look more like Trekkies than military service members, according to social media.
Writer discovers decades-old letters from Unabomber — seeking travel advice
Jack Epstein, who wrote a budget travel guide for South America, recently uncovered two letters written to him by Ted Kaczynski in the late 1970s.
Kansas City mayor defends Patrick Mahomes' brother after water fiasco
Patrick Mahomes’ little brother Jackson Mahomes poured a bottle of water on Baltimore Ravens fans during the Chiefs' loss in Baltimore on Sunday night.
SEC coach's unusual Instagram move to lure Arch Manning
The Ole Miss Rebels coach took to Instagram recently to clear out his followers list — with the exception of Manning and his current starting quarterback, Matt Corral.
Aaron Rodgers lashes out at 'absolute horses--t' criticism about his offseason
The Green Bay Packers quarterback is taking aim at those who criticize his offseason activities.
'I worked 18 hours,' Mayorkas whines as excuse for failure to report migrant deportations
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas blamed long work hours for his inability to provide Congress with number of migrants released or returned to their home countries.
Divided Swiss to vote on same-sex marriage
The federal government and parliament approved opening civil marriage to same-sex couples, but opponents forced a referendum on the issue under Switzerland's system of direct democracy.
San Jose State to pay $1.6 million to sexually harassed athletes
The settlement was announced after a Title IX investigation found the university failed to respond to complaints against San Jose State athletic trainer Scott Shaw.
Former FDA chief predicts flu season will be a 'whopper'
Former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb warned Wednesday that “we’re in for a whopper” of a flu season due to a lack of immunity in the US...
Gabby Petito's family thanks public for 'support during challenging time'
Gabby Petito's family is "devastated" by the news of her death after she went missing on a cross-country road trip last month with her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie.
'Hawaii Five-0' actor Al Harrington dead at 85
"The South Pacific Man" also appeared in the CBS reboot of "Hawaii Five-0," playing the recurring role of surf shop owner and bus driver Mamo Kahike from 2011 to 2018.
R. Kelly led crew of his 'inner circle' while sexually abusing teens: prosecutors
After dismissing the jury for a break, Judge Ann Donnelly asked R. Kelly if he did not wish to take the witness stand, and the singer responded affirmatively.
Men charged with hate crime for attacking Jewish diners in Los Angeles
Xavier Pabon and Samer Jayylusi were charged Tuesday in the May 18 attack outside Sushi Fumi in Los Angeles’ Beverly Grove section, where they were part of a pro-Palestinian group.
Meet the stunning WAGs who traveled to watch Team Europe play in the Ryder Cup
The Ryder Cup tradition of meeting the partners of Team USA and Team Europe was nearly ruined by the COVID-19 pandemic. The wives and girlfriends of Europe's Ryder Cup team...
Man with gun in fanny pack, two others wanted for NYC robbery spree
The three men first grabbed a bike, iPhone 11 and wallet from a 14-year-old boy at Stillwell Avenue near Bowery Street in Coney Island around 10:20 p.m.
Overseas Uighurs struggle to locate relatives in Xinjiang prisons
Rights groups and UN experts estimate more than one million Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities were interned in a network of camps since 2016.
George W. Bush to hold re-election fundraiser for Rep. Liz Cheney
Rep. Liz Cheney has invited former President George W. Bush to hold a fundraiser for her next month in Dallas on October 18, 2021 with other Republican guests.
Sleep soundly with this anti-snoring sleep mask, now over $100 off
Love someone who snores? Or are you a snorer who wants to make sure your other half is getting a good night’s sleep? You don’t have to sleep in separate...
US daily COVID deaths hit 1.9K — up 40% in two weeks
The U.S. hit a record 3,000 daily COVID-19 deaths back in December when almost no one was vaccinated. Experts say COVID-19 is preying mostly on unvaccinated Americans.
Homeless man faces 7 years for allegedly underpaying for Mountain Dew by 43 cents
Joseph Sobolewski walked into a convenience store in Perry County where there was a special for 20-ounce Mountain Dew bottles: 2 for $3.
Robinhood shares jump after crypto wallets launch announcement
Robinhood shares jumped more than 6 percent Wednesday morning after the no-fee trading app announced that it will launch cryptocurrency wallets.
AEW's Bryan Danielson ready to be 'wild horse' WWE wouldn't let him be
Bryan Danielson took time for some Q&A with The Post’s Joseph Staszewski before his match against Kenny Omega at "AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam."
Cancer survivor dies after beer keg explodes at 43rd birthday party
The brew-dispensing device blew up while he was trying to fix a problem with it, causing metal shards to hit him in the head.
Livid contractor destroys renovated bathroom amid pay dispute: video
Contractor Terry James Gregory has been caught on video unleashing his anger inside a customer’s home using a sledgehammer to destroy a bathroom he had just renovated.
El Salvador's president declares himself world's 'coolest dictator'
President Nayib Bukele has come under criticism of late regarding accusations of autocratic tendencies and concerns about his increasing concentration of power.
Power up your workouts with 35% off this fitness app and dumbbell set
Working out at home is now a reality for many people – we’ve spent the last 18 months adjusting, and have come to appreciate the convenience and ease with which...
Sequoia National Park’s Giant Forest unscathed by wildfire
Giant Forest is home to about 2,000 sequoias, including the General Sherman Tree, which is considered the world’s largest by volume and is a must-see for visitors to the national...
Bill Gates squirms, fiddles with ring finger when asked about ties to Jeffrey Epstein
The Microsoft co-founder was pressed on "PBS NewsHour" Tuesday about having "had a number of meetings" with Epstein
Bill Gross says spat with neighbor has turned his home into a prison
Bill Gross and his wife Amy landed back in court this week after their neighbor Mark Towfiq asked a judge to find the couple in contempt for violating a court...
Images of migrant camp under Texas bridge show misery, squalor
Images coming out of the makeshift migrant camp under a bridge in a Texas border town reveal the horrendous conditions that an estimated 12,000 people are living in.
Wuhan scientists wanted to release genetically engineered coronaviruses into bats — but US DoD blocked it
The $14 million grant ended up being rejected by DARPA over fears it could result in gain-of-function research, which could make a virus more transmissible and pathogenic.
Afghanistan girls soccer team given asylum in Portugal
Since the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the girls, ages 14-16 and their families, had been trying to leave, fearing what their lives might become like under the Taliban — not...
High school football coach accused of raping goddaughter
Dominic Johnson, who works at Miami Carol City Senior High School, was arrested Monday at the building on a charge of sexual battery of a minor by an adult.
Man caught on Florida deer cam is not Brian Laundrie: officials
A mysterious man caught on a deer cam in Florida is not Gabby Petito's boyfriend, who is wanted for questioning in the Long Island native's disappearance and death, officials confirmed...
Amazon's department stores to have high-tech dressing rooms: report
Amazon is testing an app that allows customers to scan QR codes of items they want to try on, and then directs store associates to stock dressing rooms, according to...
Brooks Koepka reacts to surprising new video with Bryson DeChambeau
The Ryder Cup team's social media account posted a 27-second clip of Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau briefly talking at the driving range on Tuesday.
The truth behind Raiders owner's terrible haircut is quite shocking
Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis has been one of the most scrutinized owners in the NFL over the years – and his haircut hasn’t helped his case.
Republicans blast 'radical' Democrats for pulling Iron Dome funding
Spearheaded by the "Squad" of far-left lawmakers, the House moved to cut $1 billion in funding for Israel’s missile defense system from a short-term government funding bill.
Prince Andrew accepts sexual assault lawsuit papers and plans to 'come out fighting'
The scandal-scarred UK royal was this week twice served documents via the UK's High Court and his US attorney after denying that he'd been legally delivered.
Bitcoin down 12 percent this week — and still falling — as stock market wobbles
The notoriously volatile cryptocurrency was changing hands around $42,100 Wednesday morning, down 2.8 percent over the previous 24 hours and a whopping 12 percent since Sunday.
'Fedora Guy' Jerry Messing partly paralyzed after COVID-19 battle
The good news: He was released from the ICU and taken off a ventilator about a week and a half ago, after doctors observed that he was able to breathe...
Death of 1-month-old boy in New York City home ruled homicide
Daquan Vaughan-Sanchez’s 25-year-old father found him unconscious and unresponsive inside the apartment on in East Flatbush around 5:30 a.m. March 8 and called 911.
Historically bad college football team is perplexing bettors
Let’s talk about Connecticut football.
Witness saw man ‘acting weird’ near where Gabby Petito’s body was found
Another "van life" camper believes she saw Brian Laundrie “acting weird” near the site where Gabby Petito’s body was discovered in Wyoming.
Tom Brady's father: 'Damn right' he's vindicated after leaving Patriots
Tom Brady is set to return to Gillette Stadium next week for the first time since he left the Patriots to join the Buccaneers.
All hell breaks loose as boxers left bloodied in press conference altercation
Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant threw punches at each other at the conference during a staredown ahead of their supper middleweight title fight on Nov. 6.
The Jets' defense is proving us wrong
Amid a rough start to the season, the Jets defense has been a most unexpected surprise.
Vagrant stabs man feeding the homeless at Queens park: cops
A vagrant stabbed a good Samaritan known to feed the homeless at a Queens park -- because he believed the do-gooder dropped off the food too late.
Connecticut man allegedly tried to take over family's home
Benjamin Dahm was arrested inside a second-floor bathroom in the family’s home after a 16-year-old boy arrived at his house and spotted an unfamiliar car with no license plates parked...
Kenny Golladay better be right
Kenny Golladay's sideline rant on national TV can't become the start of a trend of disparaging Jason Garrett.
Brian Laundrie acted as if 'nothing bothered him' as Gabby Petito was missing
Brian Laundrie took idyllic family bicycle rides and acted like he didn't have a care in the world in the weeks when murdered fiancée Gabby Petito was missing, according to...
Netflix buys ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ author's catalog
The streaming giant said it plans to use the catalog to create animated and live-action films and TV shows, as well as games, live theater.
These minor leaguers want you to know how little they get paid
Mets and Phillies prospects joined forces to make a statement, and they hope MLB got the message.
Brian Laundrie reportedly shared cryptic messages on Pinterest
Brian Laundrie apparently shared cryptic images on Pinterest – including one last month that read: “Don’t try to find me. I have finally escaped my ‘master’s’ wicked clutches.”
Facebook reads WhatsApp private messages
Facebook’s encrypted messaging service WhatsApp isn’t as private as it claims, according to a new report.
Winning $432M Mega Millions ticket sold at NYC pizza joint
One lucky individual was the only person to get all six numbers correct to win the jackpot in the Mega Millions lottery, buying the ticket from a Manhattan pizza joint.
Brooklyn guy hilariously dances at truck driver for honking
This guy is honk-ing hilarious. At a traffic light in Brooklyn, a man got out of his car and danced at an impatient truck driver who had just laid on...
5.9 earthquake causes minor damage in Australia, no injuries
Buildings suffered minor damage and zero people were reported injured following a magnitude 5.9 earthquake in Melbourne, Australia on Wednesday.
Eruption on Spanish island could last 3 months, experts say
The volcanic eruption on a Spanish island and its aftermath could last for up to 84 days, experts said Wednesday.
Thousands of Haitian migrants at southern border are being released into US: report
Haitian migrants have reportedly been given notices to appear at immigration offices within 60 days as thousands have crossed the border into Texas.
Jets elevate linebacker off their practice squad
The Jets made two roster moves on Tuesday. The team signed linebacker Del’Shawn Phillips to the active roster off of their practice squad. Phillips had been elevated for each of...
Mets coach punches dugout wall after Pete Alonso was thrown out at plate
Mets third-base coach Gary DiSarcina was caught on camera punching the dugout wall in disgust upon leaving the field, after Pete Alonso had gotten nailed at the plate to thwart...
GOP Sen. Cotton blasts Biden's UN General Assembly speech 'disgrace'
President Biden "walked into the United Nations and slapped a giant 'Kick Me' sign on Uncle Sam's back" with his remarks before the General Assembly Tuesday, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.)...
Biden resurrects suspect story about kudos from Amtrak conductor
President Joe Biden used his one-on-one meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Tuesday to reprise a story about an Amtrak conductor
Two men find dead body inside 'free' car in Mississippi
The grisly discovery was only made after the duo drove the car, which had the keys inside, from Byram to a relative's home in Copiah County.
Blue Jays-Rays data card controversy 'agua under the bridge'
Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash apologized to Blue Jays management a day after Rays veteran Kevin Kiermaier scooped up a scouting data card that fell out of Toronto catcher Alejandro...
Donald Trump sues NY Times, his niece for uncovered tax documents
Former President Donald Trump has sought no less than $100 million in damages as he accused his niece of breaking the non-disclosure agreement to The New York Times.