September 29, 2021
16-year-old boy chased, fatally shot on NYC street
A 16-year-old boy was chased down a Brooklyn street and fatally shot on Wednesday night, police and sources said. The victim, Jaden Turnage, was shot in the chest on Monroe...
There's someone on the wing! Man breaks out of plane, jumps on wing at Miami airport
A passenger on a commercial plane opened an emergency door and jumped on its wing shortly after the aircraft touched down at Miami International Airport.
Pope Francis encourages youth climate activists at Milan summit
Pope Francis praised young environmental activists' determination to address climate issues during the three-day Youth4Climate summit.
Senate parliamentarian nixes new Dem immigration plan for $3.5T spree
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough denied a bid by Democrats Wednesday to give immigrants legal status as part of the $3.5 trillion spending bill -- dealing a second blow to the...
New York City FC fall to inferior foe
Robert Beric and Federico Navarro scored and the lowly Chicago Fire beat New York City FC 2-0 on Wednesday night for their first victory in a month.
Red Bulls extend unbeaten streak
Omir Fernandez scored his third goal in four games and the New York Red Bulls tied the Philadelphia Union 1-1 on Wednesday night in Harrison, N.J.
Devils start preseason on high note
Nico Hischier scored on a power play with 1:12 left to lift New Jersey Devils to a 5-4 win over the Washington Capitals.
Boston man arrested for racist Facebook messages sent to interracial couple
Boston man Stephen M. DeBerardinis has been arrested and now faces federal charges after he allegedly sent horribly racist, threatening Facebook messages to an interracial couple.
Nets' team bonding includes cake and a birthday song
The Nets are taking advantage of a road training camp to do some team bonding, from the typical dinners and golf outings, to Steve Nash getting in some tennis and...
Guardianship forces pop art legend Peter Max to live as shut-in, pals say: Devine
It’s not just Britney Spears who is trapped in a guardianship, isolated from friends and family, with all personal, financial, and legal decisions controlled by others.
Man sentenced to 8 years for stabbing cop in face with screwdriver
William Blystone was charged with stabbing a Bakersfield police officer in the face with a screwdriver has been sentenced to eight years in prison, multiple outlets reported.
James Harden's title chase could mean record Nets deal
James Harden wants to be in Brooklyn for the long haul, but delaying a contract extension could make his payday even bigger.
What has been missing from Kenny Golladay's game
Kenny Golladay hasn't made any big plays this season for the Giants.
Yankees' win streak ends as wild-card race tightens
The defeat snapped the Yankees’ seven-game winning streak and kept their wild-card clinching magic number at three.
Taijuan Walker's gem not enough against Marlins
Taijuan Walker closed out his first Mets season on a high note Wednesday, even if the bullpen didn’t hold up its end of the bargain.
18-year-old student brain-dead after shot in head by school safety officer
Mona Rodriguez was struck by a bullet in the back of the head while she was in a car driving away from Millikan High School in Long Beach, California.
Joe Biden's plan to stop terror is ‘far’-fetched
President Biden’s policy pronouncements may look great on bumper stickers, but they have fewer calories than Coke Zero. Biden's promise to fighting terrorism “over the horizon," is chief among these.
Biden booed at Congressional Baseball Game as hopes fade for infrastructure bill
President Biden took in the Congressional Baseball Game Wednesday night as he attempted to shore up support for a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill.
How Sandy Alderson is approaching another busy Mets winter
Instead of playing meaningful October games, the Mets are once against making big decisions this offseason.
Career criminal busted for trying to sexually assault two Hasidic girls in NYC
A career criminal was arrested Tuesday for trying to sexually assault two Hasidic teens in a Brooklyn apartment building.
Parents, teachers demand answers after NYC school trashes 'progressive' student mural
Brooklyn community members railed against administrators at a Park Slope elementary school during a virtual town hall meeting Wednesday evening, demanding to know why a student mural championing progressive causes...
The risks that come with Mets' patient plan for huge hire: Sherman
The Mets can't afford to mess up in hiring their next baseball president.
Knicks youngster's summer was all about Year 2
Obi Toppin’s sluggish start motivated him. His strong finish encouraged him as he heads into Year 2 with the Knicks.
Jets receiver wants first win at former team's expense
Corey Davis was honest about feeling a tad scorned by the team that drafted him fifth overall in 2017.
NY Republican leaders demand clarity on Manhattan DA's bail directive
NY state GOP leaders on Wednesday urged Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance to "provide clarity" after a recent directive to not seek bail for individuals accused of nonviolent crimes.
College student dies from COVID complications after resisting vaccine
Tyler Gilreath, an unvaccinated UNC Wilmington student, died from COVID-19 complications this week after repeatedly resisting to get the vaccine, his mother reportedly said.
Biden's biggest problem: He can't read a room
Throughout his career, President Joe Biden has stumbled on recognizing dilemmas in politics -- which could now cost his landmark infrastructure deal and Democrat majority in Congress, Jonah Goldberg writes.
NYC to overhaul teaching of black history in schools
Meisha Ross-Porter was joined by city legislators in unveiling the initiative at The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Manhattan.
Inside Gwen Shamblin Lara's creepy weight loss cult
As her power and influence grew, so did Shamblin's hairstyle — into a vertiginous tower of frosted blonde.
How pitcher's latest injury could affect Yankees' playoff rotation
Jameson Taillon re-injured his right ankle, which could affect the Yankees' playoff rotation.
Queens leaders enter fight to ground Cuomo's LaGuardia AirTrain
Two Queens politicians have joined the fight to urge Gov. Kathy Hochul to ground Andrew Cuomo's controversial $2.1 billion LaGuardia Airport AirTrain project.
The Tom Brady reality you can't take away from Bill Belichick
As much as Belichick screwed up Brady’s endgame in Foxborough, one thing can’t be taken away from him.
Steven Van Zandt opens up about his falling-out with Bruce Springsteen
“I just felt I was not being appreciated anymore," Van Zandt told The Post of leaving the E Street Band before the meteoric success of "Born in the U.S.A."
It's not all about who starts in Knicks' point guard battle
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau confirmed that Kemba Walker will be the team's starting point guard and Derrick Rose will come off the bench.
COVID-19 cancels 'Aladdin' just a day after reopening on Broadway
Broadway is back — and so is coronavirus.
NY lawmakers seek to create $4B nursing home victims compensation fund
New York lawmakers want to set up a massive $4 billion nursing home victims compensation fund for the families whose relatives died of COVID-19 in nursing homes.
Emily Mariko's salmon rice recipe is going viral on TikTok
The latest foodie trend that's taking over the social media platform is a recipe using mostly leftovers.
Steve Dildarian returns with wry 'Ten Year Old Tom' on HBO Max
Steve Dildarian is back with a new adult animated series that doesn't miss a beat from "The Life & Times of Tim," his terrific animated HBO comedy that ended its...
Citigroup urges appeals court to hit 'rewind' after Revlon blunder
Citigroup on Wednesday pressed a federal appeals court to let it recoup about $504 million of its own money that it accidentally wired Revlon lenders, saying its mistake did not...
Brian Laundrie doppelganger becomes overnight TikTok sensation
A man who bears a striking resemblance to Florida fugitive Brian Laundrie has taken to the TikTok account @notbrianlaundrie in a bid to clear his name.
You could be Prince Charles and Camilla's next door neighbor for $10.1M
The Elmestree House Estate, first built in 1844 in Elizabethan style, is on the market for the first time since 1949.
Baton Rouge mother charged in murder of her two-year-old daughter
A Louisiana mother was charged with murder for allegedly killing her 2-year-old daughter, whose body was recovered in the Mississippi woods last week.
Dawg days for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo
The photo of our former governor with his beard and his boat and his dog and his smile and his sailing happily? It was a move to make Andrew Cuomo...
NYC and Columbia University team up for $20M pandemic research effort
Columbia University and City Hall are teaming up to create a $20 million institute to study, understand and find better ways to stop pandemics.
Parents of disabled kids say vaccine mandate threatens education in new lawsuit
Parents of disabled children at a Staten Island special needs school are suing over the vaccine mandate for fear their teachers and staff will be replaced with substitutes, new court...
Donald Trump being courted by Twitter alternative Gettr — run by his ex-adviser
Former President Donald Trump hasn’t made any new social media accounts since he was kicked off Twitter and Facebook earlier this year — but that’s not stopping alternative free speech-focused...
Biden's twin $4.7T spending plans on verge of collapse as Manchin, Jayapal joust
The nation's top Democrats were desperately racing Wednesday to keep alive President Biden's two signature spending plans as renegade members of their party signaled their willingness to kill both.
Finding hope for an upcoming Giants win
Will we really be looking at an 0-10 Giants record on Thanksgiving Day?
Know-it-all Bill de Blasio has no clue how to fix Rikers jail nightmare
It turns out you can shame Mayor Bill de Blasio into visiting the Rikers Island jail complex, but you can't make him talk to the "little people" there — because...
Mistress of man accused of killing missing wife arrested for trespassing at his former home
The alleged mistress of Barry Morphew has been arrested for trespassing after she visited Morphew’s former residence and removed a package from the front door.
What Jets should do to help Zach Wilson after letting him down
There are a few steps the Jets can take to help Wilson out this week against the Titans.
TV-station empire Tegna raises antitrust concerns over possible buyout bid
An auction of the Tegna TV-station empire has been thrown into doubt as the company has questioned whether a prospective sale to a leading bidder would face antitrust concerns from...
Liberal media discover that you need cops to stop crime
With murder soaring across America, some in the liberal media have come to a belated conclusion: Cops stop crime. Trendy-left site Vox has run countless anti-police articles in the aftermath...
House Democrats pass debt ceiling increase that won't get through Senate
House Democrats passed standalone legislation to raise the debt ceiling on Wednesday, which is expected to be blocked by GOP lawmakers in the Senate in coming days.
Jay Leno admits comedians have to 'adapt' their jokes to fit cancel culture
The former "Tonight Show" host was previously canceled for his past racist remarks about Asian-Americans.
McKenzie says Taliban offered Kabul control, Austin blames State Dept. for chaos
Gen. Kenneth McKenzie admitted that the Taliban offered to let American troops take charge of security in Kabul during the final days of the US evacuation.
Even 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli's lawyer wanted to 'punch him in the face'
The new documentary "Pharma Bro" puts Shkreli on blast, with Ghostface Killah calling his Daraprim drug price hike “a fake-ass gangster move."
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend teases marriage 'wish' in new reality show
Georgina Rodriguez admits she's wishing for marriage with her soccer star beau in a new trailer for her upcoming reality show, "Soy Georgina."
'Glass and feathers': vulture smashes into patrolman's windshield
Birds of a feather fly right into a patrol car? That's what happened to one vulture in Oklahoma that smacked right into a highway patrol car in a freak accident.
Hasbro releasing George Lucas 'Star Wars' stormtrooper action figure
The Maker will soon be a pocket-size infantryman.
The NYT's ignorant attempt to write the Empire State Building's obit
The Empire State Building survived King Kong, “Empty State Building” ridicule and decades of neglect. Now comes a New York Times attempt say the building symbolizes a bleak outlook for...
Bill Gates? Golden Tate? Giants coach under attack from all angles
Joe Judge was more defensive about his methods on this day than any other in his relatively short time on the job.
NYC man who allegedly tried to join Taliban is a 'wannabe playboy': lawyer
A former Uber driver who was busted for allegedly trying to join the Taliban in Afghanistan is just a "wannabe playboy" who was trying to run off to Thailand to...
Go ahead, progressives, 'tank' the infrastructure bill
The lefties want hard assurances that they'll also get Senate passage of the $3.5 trillion spending bill for massive Medicaid and Medicare expansion, new climate-change initiatives and so on.
NYC doorman claims late building resident promised him third of estate
Jose Rafael Padilla says James Clayton Larmett promised to leave him a third of his estate after the employee helped him into his old age, new court papers show.
Letters to the Editor — Sept. 30, 2021
The Issue: Top military officials’ claims that they advised President Biden to leave troops in Afghanistan. We now know that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin as well as Gens. Mark...
Detective in troubled ‘frat house’ precinct charged with DWI after Long Island crash
A detective who went to bat for alleged racist cops and their “frat house” culture is accused of driving off after drunkenly crashing his car.
Taliban warns US against flyovers as Biden relies on 'over the horizon' ops
The Taliban is warning the United States against flying drones over their “sacred airspace,” to avoid “any negative consequences.”
Olympic gold medal swimmer pleads guilty to Capitol riot charge
Five-time Olympic medal winner Klete Keller pleaded guilty to obstructing an official proceeding for his role in the US Capitol riot — and could face more than two years in...
College coach fires back after ESPN star's 'clown' rant
Wilbon went off about Kiffin while explaining why he's picking No. 1 Alabama to beat No. 12 Ole Miss on Saturday.
De Blasio mum on waiting months to act after feds cited 'systemic' problems at Rikers
Mayor Bill de Blasio insisted Wednesday that his administration has "constantly" addressed dysfunction on Rikers Island -- despite waiting four months.
Will and Jada Pinkett Smith buy new $11.3M love nest amid open relationship reveal
Will and Jada Pinkett Smith may boom, shake the room in their new love nest. The married couple shelled out $11.3 million for a 10,400-square-foot Hidden Hills, Calif., estate, which they...
Two 14-year-olds stabbed, one in the head, outside Co-Op City high school
The teens were knifed around 2 p.m. at Harry S. Truman High School on Baychester Avenue in Co-Op City, according to police.
Joe in a jam: Biden $4T budget plans at 'precarious, important time,' says Psaki
The White House is scrambling to hammer out a deal that could trim the cost of a $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation bill to help pass President Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure...
Brian Laundrie manhunt: Sheriff turns Florida campground video over to FBI
The Pinellas County, Florida, Sheriff's Office confirmed Wednesday that it had turned over surveillance video from a local campground to the FBI, as the manhunt for Brian Laundrie continues after...
Meet the new NYC majority: diverse, pro-growth and pro-law and order
Likely-mayor-in-waiting Eric Adams recently vowed that he would “create an environment for growth,” starting with public safety. “The prerequisite to prosperity is safety.” Last week, he rolled out a plan...
Giant 'moon' balloon carried away by strong winds
Goodnight, Moon? Watch the funny moment two real estate agents in Luohe, China, chased after an inflatable moon-shaped balloon as it flew down the street. The comically large prop was...
MLB pitcher injured punching wall after 'a few drinks,' likely out for playoffs
Devin Williams fractured his right hand punching a wall on Sunday following a night of drinking, after the team celebrated clinching the NL Central.
Get the popcorn! It's wonderful to watch Dems rip each other apart
Democrats almost unanimously back a supervillain scheme to remake a divided country into a socialist wonderland with a $4.3 trillion spending extravaganza — but they might just blow the whole...
'Locked up here': DHS grounds Americans, green card holders in UAE after Afghan evac
More than 100 American citizens and green card holders who escaped from Afghanistan -- including dozens of children -- are under police watch in the United Arab Emirates after the...
'Do you need to know when they bought a couch?' Senator rips Yellen over Biden IRS plan
Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis is pushing back on a Biden administration proposal that would require banks to hand over data to the Internal Revenue Service on accounts with just $600 in...
'The search has just begun': Dog the Bounty Hunter on Brian Laundrie's trail
Dog the Bounty Hunter says he's already closing in on Brian Laundrie as he officially launched his search for the 23-year-old fugitive who is sought for questioning in Gabby Petito's...
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott's NYC rental lists for $26.5M
Kylie Jenner and rapper Travis Scott were living it up in this posh Greenwich Village townhouse with its own musical history, as Gimme Shelter exclusively reported. Now, Jenner is spending...
Jets star gets injured as agent drops 'trade' hint
On Wednesday, Jets safety Marcus Maye did not practice due to an ankle injury, and will be out 3-4 weeks.
Macy's cries foul over Amazon's plan to advertise on its Herald Square store
Macy's claims Amazon has concocted a cheeky plan to advertise in front of the department store's legendary flagship in Herald Square -- and it's pleading with the courts to step...
Katie Couric torches 'Today' rival, stinky Prince Harry, ex-con Martha Stewart and more
The former host of NBC's "Today" show and "CBS Evening News" anchor goes scorched earth, leaving no colleague, lover or celebrity un-torched.
Tommy Kirk, ‘Old Yeller’ star, found dead at his Las Vegas home
The actor was known for his role as Travis Coates in the 1957 film, “Old Yeller."
Yesterday's heroes get the can and other commentary
Libertarian: Yesterday’s Heroes Get the Can At the pandemic’s height, Gothamites gathered at their windows nightly to bang pots and pans and cheer for health and other essential workers —...
7 hurt, 2 critically, in overnight NYC shootings
There were at least seven people hurt -- including two critically -- in five separate incidents as gunfire erupted across NYC overnight, authorities said.
Stay at the 'Scream' house for $5 on Airbnb with Ghostface — if you dare
This stay will be a scream.
Broad daylight Bronx shooting leaves man fighting for his life
A male was fighting for his life Wednesday after he was shot in broad daylight in The Bronx, cops said.
Lava from La Palma volcano reaches ocean, creating huge cloud
Red-hot lava from a volcano that erupted on the Spanish island of La Palma reached the Atlantic Ocean late on Tuesday evening.
Park accused of ‘fat-shaming’ guests with ‘humiliating’ self-weighing stations
A theme park is being accused of "fat-shaming" visitors after implementing a guest-weighing policy that's resulted in patrons getting booted from rides for being too heavy.
Hochul names Zucker's replacement for state health commissioner
Gov. Kathy Hochul tapped Mary Bassett to serve as the state’s next Health Commissioner, the governor’s office announced Wednesday.
Harris reportedly adds crisis, strategic communication vets to her staff
Vice President Kamala Harris has added two crisis communications veterans to her staff to work on long-term planning, according to a report.
Ex-chief who abruptly retired amid police bribery scandal advising Eric Adams on the NYPD
Ex-police chief Philip Banks has recently met with various members of police brass to help prep for the change of city leadership, sources said.
Young starter makes Rangers the pick in this AL battle
The Texas Rangers have not had a lot to cheer about with an offense that is last in the MLB in runs per game, but have found perhaps a starter...
Mayor de Blasio's plea to Nets star Kyrie Irving: 'Get vaccinated'
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has weighed in on Nets star Kyrie Irving's vaccination status.
17-year-old girl in Texas stabbed to death by twin brother: cops
A Texas teen has died after she was allegedly stabbed by her twin brother while their parents were sleeping early in the morning Wednesday, Harris County authorities said.
AG Tish James sounds like a candidate for governor at biz breakfast
State Attorney General Letitia James hasn't announced a bid for governor, but she sounded a lot like a candidate for the job in a campaign-style speech.
Horny chimp masturbating with a ‘sex toy’ could be a first, study declares
In what may be a first for the species, a male chimpanzee in Uganda was seen masturbating with an up-cycled sex toy: a discarded plastic bottle.
Chinese switch to flashlights, generators amid power cuts
Factories in China’s busiest manufacturing provinces have been ordered to suspend production for up to a week, prompting concern global supplies of smartphones and other goods might be disrupted.
Mayim Bialik shares 'terrible' reason why she and Neil Patrick Harris are no longer friends
She was a teen when she saw a touring production of the musical "Rent" starring her then-friend Harris. The audience gave him a standing ovation but she did not —...
CDC issues 'urgent' alert for pregnant women to get COVID vaccine
The CDC issued an “urgent” health alert Wednesday pleading pregnant women to get the COVID-19 vaccine amid an uptick in pregnancy deaths linked to the virus.
Ex-Disney 'Tinker Bell' says married men would 'hit on her' and offer their hotel keys
Mickey and Minnie Mouse would not approve. A former employee of Disney who dressed up as Tinker Bell from the film "Peter Pan" claimed in a TikTok video that married...
NASA: 'At least 5 fireballs' reported over US
The largest amount of eyewitness accounts totaled over 80 associated with an event that occurred at 7:40 p.m. ET over the North Carolina coast.
Capitol Police chief sees rising threats
In an interview with The Associated Press, J. Thomas Manger said his force is seeing a historically high number of threats against lawmakers.
House Democrats to push vote on debt ceiling bill that is doomed in Senate
The House of Representatives is slated to vote Wednesday on a standalone measure to raise the debt ceiling through Dec. 16, 2022 despite Senate Republicans vowing to block the measure.
Parents are warned child kidnappings most likely attempted during these distinct times of day
The center says on its website that school-age children are at the greatest risk of an attempted abduction on school days compared to weekend days.
Milley admits he would tell Chinese general if US launched an attack
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley admitted Wednesday that he would give his Chinese counterpart a heads up if the US launched an attack against Beijing.
Model Heather Marks puts pad back on market for $70K less
Canadian model Heather Marks, known for her doll-like "elven" features, has put her East Village pad back on the market for $1.67 million — down from its original $1.74 million...
ESPN parts ways with star after show canceled
Despite a contract that paid Katie Nolan over $1 million, she was never featured on ESPN the way either side imagined.
Mets will beat the Marlins again: Take it to the bank
The Mets will beat the Marlins on Wednesday night, Stitches predicts.
Investor makes $6M deal with Bruce Willis for Turks and Caicos estate
The $6 million transaction is for five oceanfront acres in an exclusive development with a COMO hotel, owned by Singaporean hotelier Christina Ong.
Bill Belichick broke up with Tom Brady over the phone
Bill Belichick reportedly wouldn't meet face-to-face with Tom Brady for a proper goodbye when the quarterback departed New England for Tampa Bay.
Wild video shows shoplifters steal from Marshalls — as employees just watch
The wild footage obtained by KNBC shows at least two thieves going on a shoplifting spree late Saturday at a Marshalls in Hemet, California.
FBI has Brian Laundrie's phone but it's unclear where Gabby Petito's is
The FBI has taken Brian Laundrie's cell phone as part of their manhunt for the 23-year-old fugitive — but it is unclear where his slain girlfriend's phone is.
Brian Laundrie search continues with dive teams back on the scene
Police confirmed that the teams, who were initially deployed last week, remain part of the search for Brian Laundrie.
Zac Jones vs. Nils Lundkvist and other pressing Rangers questions
Regarding the Rangers, The Post's Larry Brooks has some questions.
Get to know the stunning Russian translator Putin brought to Trump meeting
Former press secretary Stephanie Grisham sensationally claims that President Vladimir Putin chose an attractive female interpreter to "distract" then-President Trump.
Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga to star in 'Macbeth' Broadway adaption
The "No Time to Die" star will play the lead while Negga will portray his cunning and treacherous wife, Lady Macbeth.
Dollar Tree raises prices to over a buck on many items
Dollar Tree is asking customers to cough up more than a buck for many items in its stores as inflation starts to bite, the mega chain said on Tuesday. The...
Matt Gaetz rips Milley, Austin: If Biden wasn't 'so addled you all would be fired'
Rep. Matt Gaetz cross examined Gen. Mark Milley and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during their Wednesday testimony on the chaotic and deadly U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Ahead of winter hibernation, Alaska celebrates Fat Bear Week
For seven days starting on Wednesday, wildlife fans will submit online votes in a playoff-style competition among 12 of the park's fattest brown bears photographed at the salmon-rich Brooks River....
Whistleblower claims unvaccinated border agents will be fired: GOP reps
Two congressional Republicans say they have learned from a whistleblower that the Biden administration is warning Border Patrol agents they will be fired unless they receive the COVID vaccination.
Texas county to sue Biden over 30K Haitian migrants crossing border
The Texas county overwhelmed by as many as 30,000 illegal immigrants in recent weeks plans to file a joint lawsuit with other cities against the Biden administration.
'5 or more': Higher fruit, vegetable servings linked to kids' improved mental well-being
To conduct the study, researchers analyzed the The Norfolk Children and Young People’s Health and Well-being Survey issued in 2017 across more than 50 schools in Norfolk, UK.
'Penis sink' house hits the market for $400K
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'Can you call the cops?': Disturbing details emerge from UFC star's arrest
Jones, 34, also headbutted the hood of a patrol vehicle during his arrest on charges of domestic battery and damaging a vehicle, per reports.
Kyrie Irving could lose a ton of money if he's not vaccinated
Current city mandates in both New York and San Francisco would prevent Irving (or any other unvaccinated player) from playing home games in those arenas.
Day care worker caught on video abusing 1-year-old: authorities
Yamirka Menendez, 51, is accused of grabbing the toddler by his wrists, swinging him three feet into the air and dropping him on the floor.
What led to Kristaps Porzingis' change of heart in trade desire
"At the end of last year, Porzingis wanted to be traded," ESPN's Tim MacMahon said.
Brian Laundrie may have been spotted in selfie days before Gabby Petito was reported missing: report
A Florida couple claims they camped next to Brian Laundrie and his family just days before his girlfriend, Gabby Petito, was reported missing -- and may have unwittingly captured him...
We tried Glamnetic press-on nails: did they nail it?
Always having perfectly polished fingers? That's way too much pressure. That's why we turned to press-on nails, the manicure hack that looks like you came right out of a salon...
Dramatic video apparently shows shootout that left KGB officer, IT worker dead
Video apparently captured a shootout between Belarusian security forces and a man reported to be an IT worker with a US company, amid a crackdown on pro-democracy protestors.
Alligator captured in trash can by brave US Army vet in wild video
One minute he was your average Florida man, the next his "protect at all costs" daddy instincts kicked in — and he was a neighborhood hero.
Isaiah Washington: Ellen Pompeo ‘uncomfortable’ with me as 'Grey's Anatomy' love interest
His McDreamy dreams were dashed. Isaiah Washington auditioned to play Dr. Derek “McDreamy” Shepherd on "Grey's Anatomy," but his co-star allegedly was not into it.
'Missing' man joined search party for himself
Beyhan Mutlu who lives in the northwestern Bursa province, was believed to be missing Tuesday after he wandered away drunk in the forest from his group of friends.
Alan Jackson's 'no cure' disease Charcot-Marie-Tooth explained
Country music veteran Alan Jackson has recently opened up about life with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease. How will CMT affect his career?
Giants sign lineman who had disastrous rookie season
Isaiah Wilson had a long line of troubles both on and off the field. The Titans traded him to the Dolphins, who waived him quickly after. The Giants signed him...
Eric Mangini nearly fought Bill Belichick after Patriots coach blew off his wife
After a dinner for head coaches, Julie Mangini, wife of Eric, bumped into Belichick and said hi, trying to ease tension after the post-Spygate fallout.
YouTube bans all anti-vax content — and not just COVID-related
YouTube is banning several prominent anti-vaxxers from its site and will delete all content that suggests approved vaccines are harmful or don't work, the company said.
Federal judge overturns South Carolina school mask ban
The mask ban has been forcefully backed by Republican Gov. Henry McMaster and GOP lawmakers who said parents should decide whether students wear masks, not school officials.
Crisis of confidence: Biden's approval ratings on key issues continue to fall, poll shows
President Biden's overall approval/disapproval rating is at 45 percent - 49 percent -- showing more Americans disapprove of his performance than approve.
Uncertainty surrounds when, or if, Afghan girls will be allowed to resume education
The Taliban has only allowed boys of all ages to return to school. Girls sixth grade and under have returned, but under strictly gender-segregated conditions.
How Netflix's brutal 'Squid Game' is already wreaking havoc around the world
More than 14 billion videos with the hashtag #SquidGame have appeared on TikTok since the warped show, now the top streaming series on Netflix in the US and dozens of...
iPhone 13 deliveries delayed by COVID outbreaks in Vietnam: report
The supply chain bottleneck has led to wait times of more than a month for the new iPhone in many countries, according to the outlet.
Key part of Arizona genetic-abnormality abortion law blocked
The judge made clear the new law didn’t prohibit abortions because of a fetal genetic abnormality, nor did it necessarily bar doctors from performing such abortions.
11-year-old West Philly Panthers football player is huge competition
Nyeem Powell, 11, is tossing other kids around like a football. Watch the West Philly Panthers player in action as he towers over his peers — and easily tackles boys...
US bans swimming with Hawaii’s nocturnal spinner dolphins
U.S. regulators on Tuesday banned swimming with Hawaii’s spinner dolphins to protect the nocturnal animals from people seeking close encounters with the playful species.
COVID-19 vaccine third shot side effects on par with second dose: CDC study
The study was conducted when third-dose eligibility was limited to patients with moderate to severe immunocompromising conditions.
Museum pays artist $84K — he delivers 2 blank canvases titled 'Take the Money and Run'
“The work is that I have taken their money,” Jens Haaning said of his mega-minimalist commission.
Take a shot on these golfers at Sanderson Farms Championship
Sergio Garcia, fresh off the Ryder Cup, is the defending champion at the Sanderson Farms Championship and is 20-1. Here are some other golfers to take a shot on, according...
Attacker punches elderly can collector on LES street: video
A 77-year-old man was collecting soda cans from the trash around 2 a.m. Sept. 12 on Orchard Street near Stanton Street when another man confronted him.
Jumaane Williams says he'd 'shake' up Albany 'atmosphere' with run for governor
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, who is considering a run for governor, declared Wednesday that he’d be a challenger who would “shake” up the “atmosphere.”
Aaron Rodgers is enjoying his victory lap over the 'doesn't care' haters
Aaron Rodgers is basking in the glory of sticking it to his critics who called him "careless."
The best Stitch Fix clothes for under $100 to shop this Fall
As leaves start to change color, texture and look — so does your wardrobe. With the arrival of any new season, it's a solid idea to Marie Kondo your entire...
Save over 45% off this high-tech cooling mattress from GhostBed
While Fall may have arrived, that doesn’t mean it’s the end of hot nights. And if you’re a hot sleeper – like so many people out in the world –...
Hospital system fires about 175 workers over vaccine mandate
Novant Health Spokesperson Megan Rivers said Monday that around 200 of the 375 employees who were suspended last week over the vaccine rules.
Red Bulls' derby success was NYCFC's humble pie
A 1-0 home loss to the Red Bulls, on the back of a 1-1 draw in New Jersey, leaves just three points between NYCFC's third place spot and Atlanta’s eighth.
Rest easy with 33% off this pillow designed for side sleepers
Don't sleep on this deal. Finding the right pillows and bedding that work just for you is a real challenge – especially if you naturally sleep in a way that...
Michigan lottery winner drowns with ticket still in his wallet
Gregory Jarvis won $45,000 in a lottery game – but drowned with the ticket in his wallet before he was able to cash it.
Illinois man who awoke to find a bat on his neck dies of rabies: health officials
The man in his 80s from Lake County whose name was not released “awoke to a bat on his neck” in mid-August, the Illinois Department of Public Health said Tuesday.
Intruders duct-tape two victims, steal pricey jewels in Bronx home invasion
A pair of home invaders burst into a Bronx apartment, duct-taped a man and woman inside, and ripped off $30,0000 and pricey jewels -- including two Rolex watches, cops said.
Musk says he’ll send Bezos a 'silver medal' after passing him in wealth
Tesla CEO Elon Musk -- who has surpassed Jeff Bezos to become the world's richest person -- said he'll send the Amazon founder a silver medal and a "giant statue"...
NFL legend Emmitt Smith lists $2.2M Dallas mansion he built
Built in 1995, the 10,800-square-foot home comes complete with an NFL-themed billiards room. Quirky bonus: The buyer will get to have a dinner with Smith.
New Hochul appointee is an AOC-backed pol who wants to defund the police
A day after claiming that officials in her administration don't believe in defunding cops, Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Amit Bagga, who wants to slash the NYPD's budget by $3 billion.
US officials to declare 23 new species are now extinct
The 23 species were initially believed to have had a slim chance of survival when they were each added to the endangered list from the 1960s onwards.
'You can't sue your way to the moon': Elon Musk slams rocket rival Jeff Bezos
The Tesla CEO slammed the Amazon founder on Tuesday over multiple legal fights between the two billionaires’ space ventures.
NFL star signs with Buccaneers after troubling offseason
Free agent cornerback Richard Sherman announced via his podcast that he is signing a one-year deal with Tampa Bay.
Marines told to erase anti-Taliban, ISIS graffiti at Kabul airport: report
Departing Marines from the Kabul airport scrawled obscene messages to the Taliban and ISIS on the facility's walls, but were reportedly told by commanders to erase the graffiti.
Elon Musk says Biden is biased against Tesla, 'controlled by unions'
Tesla CEO Elon Musk accused President Joe Biden of bias against his electric car company and said the current administration appears to be "controlled by unions."
The 24 best brands on sale now for the Saks 'Friends and Family Sale'
Shop the Saks sale from now through October 4 to get great deals on brands like Prada, Balmain and more for the whole family.
Red Sox are suddenly on the playoff brink: 'That f--king sucked'
The Red Sox's loss combined with the streaking Mariners' 4-2 win over the A's brought Seattle to within a 1/2 game of Boston for the second wild-card spot.
Coverage of Gabby Petito case leads to apparent discovery of another body
Robert Lowery was seen on video at a restaurant in Teton Village. He was last spotted in Bridger-Teton National Forest, where Petito’s body was found on Sept. 19, 2021.
Woman who had just parked car killed by reckless driver in the Bronx
Carina Lopez had just parked on the east side of Bronx River Avenue when Robert Johnson, 42, slammed into her as he headed north on the same street.
Robert Kraft called Bill Belichick the 'biggest f--king a--hole in my life'
Trouble in paradise, or just the grumblings of an annoyed coworker?
Schedule may save Jets from making history
No, the Jets won't lose every game this season, and for that they have the schedule-makers to thank.
Men accused of keeping missing woman locked in cage: court records
James Phelps and Timothy Norton were charged with first-degree kidnapping after the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office got a tip from the FBI on Cassidy Rainwater.
Biden slammed as 'delusional' over Afghanistan withdrawal during Milley hearing
The Ranking Member of the House Armed Services committee slammed President Biden on Wednesday for the “extraordinary disaster” of the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan in which 13 service members...
Dog the Bounty Hunter wants to interview Brian Laundrie's dad
About "50 percent of the time," parents know where their children are, he said, adding that "35 percent of the parents help.”
Moving on from Jason Garrett won't help Giants move on from their problems
Jason Garrett's offense has played its role in the Giants' demise, but it's only part of a bigger problem.
Disney World opened 50 years ago: Meet the workers who never left
"Disney has been my love, and it still is," ways Earliene Anderson, who has been working at Disney since the opening day in 1971.
Facebook saw 'tweens' as 'untapped audience,' considered targeting playdates: documents
Facebook described children as young as 10 as an "untapped audience" and considering targeting playdates as a way to drive growth among kids, according to leaked internal documents.
How James Harden became the Nets' insurance policy
There was a time James Harden was considered a luxury for the Nets. Now, he's become essential to the title hopes.
Parents of jailed Marine call for resignation of top military leaders
The parents of Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller slammed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Gen. Frank McKenzie.
Brooklyn's top Catholic bishop resigning — weeks after he was cleared of sex abuse allegations
The Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn announced Nicholas DiMarzio's resignation Wednesday as Pope Francis accepted his departure.
United Airlines prepares to fire nearly 600 unvaccinated employees
United Airlines is preparing to fire almost 600 employees who failed to comply with the company's COVID-19 vaccination policy by the Sept. 27 deadline.
Look inside Rosie O’Donnell’s NJ home
After years of not being able to find a buyer for her Saddle River mansion, Rosie O’Donnell finally caved and sold her home at a loss, The Post has learned.
Check out the full Q&A from the Knicks chat with Marc Berman
Knicks beat writer Marc Berman will be dropping in on the comments section on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 4 p.m. ET, to answer all of your questions about the team...
Phil Collins is touring amid health
Truly against all odds, Phil Collins set out on his “Still Not Dead Yet, Live!” solo tour of US arenas in September 2019.
Manny Pacquiao's legendary career in photos
From a nobody Filipino teen to arguably the greatest boxer of all time, Manny Pacquiao has come a long way from his start in professional boxing.
Japan ex-diplomat Kishida wins party vote, to become new PM
Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister.
Capital murder trial begins for Texas nurse accused of killing 4 patients
William Davis stands trial for allegedly killing four men at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital, where he worked as a nurse, in 2017.
US-bound flight from Kabul with Americans denied landing rights
A US-bound charter plane carrying over 100 Afghan evacuees, including Americans, was being held Tuesday at a United Arab Emirates airport after its landing rights were revoked, flight organizers said.
Giancarlo Stanton is the most valuable weapon in baseball right now
Would you want to pitch to the Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton right now?
Deaf man was beaten by cops because he could not understand them, lawsuit says
A deaf man who communicates with sign language was roughed up by two Colorado officers because he could not understand their commands, a lawsuit filed in federal court alleges.
Kamala Harris praises student who accused Israel of genocide for telling 'your truth'
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday lavished praise on a college student who accused Israel of committing "ethnic genocide," telling her that "your truth should not be suppressed."
Boxing legend retires after 26-year career
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is officially hanging up his gloves.
Curtis Sliwa takes cover at shooting scene, blames de Blasio
Mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa took cover during a shooting near his Upper West Side apartment Tuesday.
Couple celebrating 50th anniversary ID'd as Amtrak crash victims
Don Varnadoe and his wife Margie Varnadoe were aboard the Empire Builder when it went off track along a gradual curve in the rural town of Joplin.
Hochul signs executive order permitting virtual court hearings
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an order to permit virtual court hearings at Rikers Island to eliminate the risk of transporting prisoners.
OT goal hands Islanders preseason win
Anthony Beauvillier scored an unassisted goal 22 seconds into overtime to give the Islanders a 3-2 preseason win over the Flyers on Tuesday night.