August 21, 2022
Practice squad receiver puts on show in Giants' preseason win
Three takeaways from the Giants’ 25-22 preseason win over the Bengals on Sunday night at MetLife Stadium.
Parents and the left are in an all-out war, and the kids are collateral damage
“New Jersey’s parents deserve better than this NJEA slander. Standing up for your children is not a political point, it is a parent’s responsibility.”
Aqib Talib to step away from 'TNF' role after brother's murder charge
Aqib Talib said he will be taking time away from broadcasting to focus on his family after his brother Yaqub Talib was charged with murder.
Reliever goes from banker to dazzling Mets debut in a year
Nate Fisher was a commercial lending analyst at First National Bank of Omaha, Neb., as recently as May 2021.
Star rookie's injury scare overshadows Daniel Jones' strong night in Giants' win
Kayvon Thibodeaux went down in obvious pain, grabbing his left knee, in the Giants’ 25-22 victory over the Bengals.
Reliever steps up with Scott Effross out to buoy Yankees
Lou Trivino played the role of hero out of the Yankees’ bullpen, recording the final seven outs in a must-have, 4-2 win over the Blue Jays on Sunday.
Mets having nothing to prove in Subway Series with truer measuring stick looming
The epitome of the team’s disciplined plate approach, Mark Canha, hit a shot into the left field seats after Sunday’s rain delay at Citizens Bank Park, and the Mets were...
'House of the Dragon' star Milly Alcock: 'I was in shock and disbelief'
Before Daenerys Targaryen was the famous “mother of dragons” in “Game of Thrones,” her ancestor, Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, was set to become the first ruling Queen of Westeros.
Casey Affleck shares post welcoming Jennifer Lopez to the family
"Welcome to the family. Get ready for some real dysfunction! Kidding. I am kidding," he posted. "Jen, you are a gem. We love you so much!!! ❤️"
Superstar's restraint could be telling Yankees sign
Aaron Judge woke up Sunday and chose something other than violence.
Mets star's epic bat flip even impressed bummed-out Phillies booth
Mark Canha showed Phillies fans what a bat flip looks like.
64-year-old NYC man savagely beaten with rock in subway attack
"It's been two years since I've been doing my job -- I don't have any problem with this place ... now I see a lot of homeless people - they...
Giants star rookie appears to dodge serious injury after hurting knee
Giants rookie outside linebacker and prize prospect Kayvon Thibodeaux went down in the second quarter of Sunday’s preseason game against the Bengals.
Google Maps may have captured downed plane in Australian rainforest
Google Maps seemingly captured a downed plan in an Australian rainforest -- or did it?
LLWS rainout was bummer for Massapequa Coast in more ways than one
Massapequa Coast Little League came to play Sunday afternoon but Mother Nature had other plans.
Florida deputy resigns after pulling gun on pregnant woman driving with her kids
A Florida sheriff's deputy resigned after body camera footage caught him pulling a gun on a pregnant woman during a traffic stop, according to reports. Mom of three Ebony Washington...
CDC needs ‘radical reform’ and other commentary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention “did neither control nor prevention when confronted with the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.”
A New York teacher exposes our state school-system sham — where guessing gets you a pass
What’s the point of a test that can be passed with guesswork? What’s the point of school if a kid can guess on the exam, pass it and move on...
Bronx sucker-punch victim taken off ventilator as brother prays for him to 'be strong'
The man allegedly cold-clocked by a convicted sex offender and left fighting for his life in The Bronx was taken off of a ventilator Sunday.
My summer vacation in 'polite,' 'friendly,' 'inexpensive' Maine
Longtime friends whose ancestors founded the state of Maine in the 1800s and are in its museums and histories invited me.
Mark Canha's two home runs power Mets' wild comeback win
The rain washed away the slop, and a game to forget became a game to remember.
The insane topsy-turvy response to the city’s migrant crisis
Who else finds the city’s response to its illegal-migrant influx utterly surreal?
Insane high school football pass on trick play goes viral
A Georgia Friday night light’s football game ended up having one of the craziest endings – and passes – ever.
Junk-justice free ride: After 40 arrests, subway-worker attacker continues his crime spree
He’s not going the MTA’s way.
Biden's a border for me, but not for thee
President Joe Biden stuck taxpayers with a bill for close to half a million for a security fence around his Delaware beach house.
Expect more $20K broker fees if NYC doesn't fix its housing-market mess
The report that a Manhattan real-estate broker charged a $20,000 fee to get a prospective tenant a rent-regulated apartment shows how rent regulation distorts our housing market and invites profiteering.
Group out to 'destroy' NYC's Maimonides hospital, state senator says
"The movement is not kosher. It's absolutely a smear campaign," said State Sen. Simcha Felder.
Jets quarterback knows his reality after late-game heroics: 'That's the whole point'
When his number was last called, Chris Streveler was ready.
Divers find body and overturned car in search of missing California teen Kiely Rodni
Divers searching for missing California teen Kiely Rodni said they have discovered a body and car in the reservoir near where she was last seen more than two weeks ago.
Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy helping launch new PGA golf competition
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are helping the Tour start a new competition — a series of one-day events held in a stadium environment for the PGA’s biggest stars.
Braves star met with boos from home fans after DUI arrest
Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was welcomed back home to Atlanta with jeers.
Video shows NYC dollar-store shoplifters putting worker in chokehold: cops
The Bronx Family Dollar Store has been hit with three violent robberies in the past year.
Here's why Casey Affleck was a no-show at brother Ben and J.Lo's wedding
Casey Affleck did not attend older brother Ben Affleck's star-studded wedding to Jennifer Lopez this past weekend in Riceboro, Georgia.
Jet who idolized Darrelle Revis ready to show he can make impact at safety
Jason Pinnock grew up wanting to be the next Darrelle Revis, but he still sounded excited about spending most of last week lined up next to Revis’ cousin.
NYC to demolish landmark building owned by secret millionaire 'bag lady'
A millionaire New Yorker known for moonlighting as a can collector neglected one of her multiple Manhattan properties for nearly a decade and now the city is set to demolish the landmark-protected townhouse, saying it's...
Five killed in Florida wrong-way crash by driver who has not had valid license in 2014
Maiky Simeon was driving east in the westbound lanes of the Palmetto Expressway when he smashed head-on into a Honda sedan.
Yankees get much-needed win to avoid sweep
Aaron Boone’s press conference explosion and Aaron Judge’s near-confrontation with Alek Manoah may or may not have contributed to the kind of win the Yankees have been in search of.
Ukraine denies killing Putin ally's daughter in car bombing
"Ukraine, of course, has nothing to do with yesterday's explosion," advisor Mykhailo Podolyak said. “We are not a criminal state, unlike Russia, and definitely not a terrorist state.”
Axed Brian Stelter says 'CNN must remain strong' in final 'Reliable Sources' show
“We must make sure we don't give platforms those who are lying to our faces. But we also must make sure we are representing the full spectrum of debate and...
Letters to the Editor — Aug. 22, 2022
Post readers sound off on Gov. Hochul signing legislation to use “salesperson” instead of “salesman” in state law.
Verdict soon in retrial of man who did 24 years after allegedly confessing to embattled ex-detective
Eliseo DeLeon spent 24 years in prison before his slay case was overturned in 2019 amid concerns about his disputed confession allegedly secured by Louis Scarcella.
Yanks ace ready to rumble after star teammate plunked by Blue Jays All-Star
After the game, Gerrit Cole said he didn’t know if there was intent on Alek Manoah’s behalf with first base open, but he was tired of Yankees hitters getting dusted.
Massapequa Coast LLWS game postponed
Massapequa Coast will have to wait one more day for its chance at redemption.
74% of voters say country is on the wrong track, Biden's job approval rating stagnant
A poll released on Sunday shows President Biden's job approval ratings mired in the low 40s as the midterm elections close in.
Old news clipping helps cancer patient prove he was at WTC on 9/11, collect benefits
An old newspaper clipping from across the country helped a cancer patient prove he was at the World Trade Center on 9/11.
MLB player wipes out kid sliding down hill at Little League World Series
This probably wasn't quite what everyone envisioned when they decided it was a good idea for the Red Sox and Orioles to play a game in Williamsport.
Everything you need to know about 'House of the Dragon'
The Post's explainer unpacks what you need to know about the "Games of Thrones" spinoff.
Hundreds of migrants line up at NYC hospital for health care, food, free phones
The event, organized by the city hospital system, was billed as a "resource and family fun day" for the migrants and their children.
NYC boy, 4, was returning from older brother's funeral when struck and killed by car
“The man just lost his older son two weeks ago, and now he loses his other son. Summer 2022, this was the summer a man lost two of his sons,”...
House Republicans call for releasing affidavit authorizing Mar-a-Lago raid
"When you're going after an ex-president who may run again — this is automatically political," Dan Crenshaw said.
Dennis Rodman plans to travel to Russia to aid in Brittney Griner's release
"I got permission to go to Russia to help that girl," NBA star Dennis Rodman told NBC News.
Giants rookie relishing 'second chance' week after being cut
This past Thursday, he received a call from his agent, who said “You ready to go back to New York?”
Former British Open champ and golf analyst dead at 79
Weiskopf died Saturday at his home in Big Sky, Montana, at the age of 79, his wife said. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2020.
Beyond Max Scherzer, Mets' rotation faces uncertainty
Max Scherzer will start Monday. That is as much as the Mets know for sure about their rotation.
Parkland shooter's brother and sister to testify on his behalf
Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz's half-sister, Danielle Woodard, 35, and brother, Zachary Cruz, 22, are expected to be questioned on the circumstances of their infamous sibling's upbringing.
Horror film convention assisting cops after Gary Busey sex crime charges
A horror movie convention promoter said it is assisting police after actor Gary Busey was charged over alleged sexual offenses at one its events in New Jersey earlier this month.
Tom Brady was 'not happy' Raiders deal fell apart: Dana White
Dana White further addressed the revelation that he was helping the Raiders land Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski.
Yankees fans boo Hal Steinbrenner, Brian Cashman during Paul O'Neill ceremony
Even as they were reliving the glory days and honoring a fan favorite, Yankees fans didn't forget about their animosity for the franchise's leaders.
Aaron Boone disagrees with Aaron Judge on one Yankees concern
Aaron Boone broke from superstar slugger Aaron Judge on one factor that could be plaguing the Yankees.
Video captures Bronx muggers pushing two teens, 16, down stairs, beating them
Dramatic video shows a pack of muggers pushing two 16-year-old victims down the stairs of a Bronx building Saturday and then slashing and robbing them.
Appeals court halts Sen. Lindsey Graham testimony in Georgia 2020 election probe
A federal appeals court on Sunday halted Sen. Lindsey Graham's testimony before the grand jury investigating possible illegal efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia.
Singapore to decriminalize gay sex but won't allow same-sex marriage
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in a televised speech that the conservative city-state's attitude toward the LGBTQ community has changed in recent years.
Kim Kardashian robber blames star for infamous Paris hotel heist
“Guilty? No, I don't care,” the convicted thief said.
Storms to bring heavy rain, possible flooding to Northeast on Monday
The potential flooding comes as the Northeast, like many other locations across the country, deals with the effects of extreme drought.
Nickel-and-diming: Auto makers rev up charges for 'basic' car features
Motorists are increasingly being forced to pay tacked-on fees and even sign up for pricey subscriptions to get basic features on their cars -- and auto giants are telling investors...
Little League World Series live updates: Massapequa Coast vs. Hollidaysburg delayed to Monday
Follow the New York Post's live updates as Massapequa Coast looks to bounce back in the Little League World Series against Hollidaysburg (PA) on Sunday.
Crumbling Upper West Side church sues to evict nonprofit as it seeks $33.5M sale
The battle over the landmarked, but crumbling, West-Park Presbyterian Church at Amsterdam Ave. and West 86th St. has moved onto a second front: Manhattan Supreme Court. The tiny congregation wants...
USFL MVP makes huge Cowboys statement with two return TDs
KaVontae Turpin might just be a name you'll need to remember.
NYC cabbies squeezed out by congestion pricing can become bus drivers, MTA says
Taxi and for-hire vehicle drivers put out of work by Manhattan congestion pricing could be given special preference for jobs as MTA bus drivers, transit officials said last week.
Bucs coach on Tom Brady's anticipated return: 'Do I look worried?'
Tom Brady is expected to be back with the Buccaneers "very shortly" after leaving the team for personal reasons during training camp.
Cops rescue man being held hostage by machete-wielding kidnappers in own pickup truck
"His face was like ‘Help me. Help me.’ He looked very distraught,” a police source said.
Aaron Boone explains outburst after latest Yankees loss
It wasn't a motivational tactic. It was not a made-to-go-viral outburst intended to wake up his slumbering team.
Rory McIlroy throws fan's remote-controlled golf ball into water
Rory McIlroy was in no mood for hijinks on Saturday.
Footage shows man released by judge fatally beat senior citizen in Seattle: cops
A Seattle man released from jail in July after allegedly threatening to kill a transit cop now faces murder charges over an unprovoked, caught-on-tape fatal assault on a senior citizen.
UFC star taken to hospital after shocking knockout loss
Kamaru Usman was taken to a hospital Saturday night after Leon Edwards knocked him out with a head kick at UFC 278.
Israeli app helps deaf community engage, cope in war and peace
"We don't get involved in politics. We're here to lead a social revolution," said Tomer Levy, Sign Now's founder and CEO.
Tyson Fury's cousin stabbed to death in fight outside bar
Two-time heavyweight champion Tyson Fury called for more to be done about knife crime after his cousin Rico Burton was stabbed and killed in a fight outside a bar.
Rudy awakening: Giuliani said he got a 'cordial' reception at grand jury appearance
"I was treated professionally by the district attorney’s office in Fulton County. The DA came out and shook hands with me at the end," Rudy Giuliani said.
Trump calls McConnell a 'broken down hack' after he doubted GOP chances in 2022
Donald Trump blasted Sen. Mitch McConnell as a "broken down hack" just days after the Republican leader questioned whether the GOP would be able to flip the chamber in November's...
Monsoon flooding sweeps away hiker at Zion National Park
Search and rescue teams continue to scour Zion National Park for missing hiker Jetal Agnihotri after monsoon rains caused flash flooding in southern Utah.
Jill Biden tests negative for COVID, will rejoin Joe on vacation in Delaware
First lady Jill Biden will rejoin her husband President Biden on vacation in Delaware after testing negative for the coronavirus, her office said Sunday.
2022 NFL betting preview: Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers are looking to take a step forward with Justin Herbert, but how should you bet on them?
Need a new tech toy for work and fun? Try this refurbished iPad
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Ride the hot starter in this AL showdown
Joe Ryan will lead the Minnesota Twins past the Texas Rangers on Sunday, Stitches predicts.
Make friends at the dorm with this top-rated golf simulator
Let's hit the green.
Life-saving lightning prediction technology under review by NOAA
Thanks to advancements in forecast products, meteorologists are getting more advanced warning when these sudden dangers like lightning could be on the horizon.
Can I discipline my employees who are 'quietly quitting'?
Bottom line: You can’t force anyone to do anything.
Help yourself and a good cause with this ACT and SAT prep bundle
Ace your future with these ACT and SAT prep bundles.
The 25 best women’s scarves to wrap up in fall and winter 2023
Baby, it's cold outside.
Victims of Calif. wildfire ID'd, officials eye utility lines in deadly blaze
Victims of California’s largest and deadliest wildfire of the year have been identified as attention turns to finding the cause that sparked the massive inferno.
Change the way you clean your tush with this spa bidet
Get your tush squeaky clean.
Here's which 'Game of Thrones' character embodies your zodiac sign
Produced by HBO and originally written by the iconic George R.R. Martin, "Game of Thrones" has had a profound effect on pop culture and entertainment worldwide. With a rich world...
Grab this wireless Apple keyboard on sale for back-to-school season
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Make this bet on the Eagles in preseason clash vs. Browns
The Philadelphia Eagles travel to face Cleveland in preseason action Sunday. The play: Eagles first-half moneyline.
Somali forces regain control of hotel where militants killed 21 people
Somali authorities on Sunday regained control of a hotel in Mogadishu where gunmen killed 21 people and wounded dozens more, after a more than 30 hour stand-off.
Taiwan says Chinese planes, ships crossed median line in Taiwan Strait
Chinese aircraft and ships crossed the median line in the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, Taiwan's defense ministry said.
Teen stabbed in back on NYC subway platform after fight on train: cops
A teenager was stabbed in the back after a dispute in a Lower Manhattan subway station Sunday morning, cops said.
All in the family: Lessons on thriving with your spouse, sibling as business partners
We can all learn something from these savvy business owners, who just happen to be related. Sound like a nightmare? Think again.
Meet the sister of A-Rod's girlfriend, who is marrying a rising MLB star
It appears a love for baseball runs in the family for Kathryne Padgett and her sister, Raegan Padgett.
Floods, landslides leave 40 dead in northern India
An official government release Sunday said landslides and flooding in the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh over the last three days killed at least 36 people.
Aaron Judge on what is ailing the Yankees' offense
The Yankees have been searching for answers to fix their dormant offense. But Aaron Judge believes he knows at least part of the issue.
Japan PM Kishida COVID positive, recuperating
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has contracted COVID-19 and is recuperating at his official residence.
Three things to watch for in Giants-Bengals preseason battle
Three things to watch for in the Giants in their Sunday preseason matchup against the Bengals:
Mets rookie has his first rough day in big leagues
Brett Baty’s long Saturday included zero hits, a pair of errors and a hit by pitch that looked painful.
How Yankees slugger fared in his first minor league rehab assignment
Giancarlo Stanton took a huge step toward his return to The Bronx, beginning his minor league rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset on Saturday.
Texas woman poisoned by napkin after restaurant birthday dinner
"Maybe five minutes, my whole arm started tingling and feeling numb. I couldn't breathe," says Erin Mims. "I started getting hot flashes, my chest was hurting, my heart was beating...
This Jets top pick will have different role than other two first-rounders
Jermaine Johnson, the third of the Jets’ three first-round draft picks this season, is practicing power and patience.
Massapequa Coast ready to keep LLWS dream alive after ugly loss
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — It’s back to basics. The day after falling 12-0 to a dominant Honolulu team at the Little League World Series, Massapequa Coast took the practice field,...
Atlanta man arrested after allegedly spray-painting swastikas on rainbow crosswalk, SWAT standoff
A man accused of vandalizing the rainbow crosswalks in Atlanta with swastikas was arrested following a standoff with police this week.
Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski were almost Raiders: Dana White
Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski were almost Las Vegas Raiders?
Dear Abby: I couldn't walk a woman's dog, she sent me nasty emails
Dear Abby gives advice on what to do if your partner refers to you by the name of their deceased ex, how to respond to entitled people, and more.
Woman in Oklahoma climbs through sunroof, rescues 2-year-olds left in hot car at Walmart
Elizabeta Babb was arrested after she exited an Oklahoma City Walmart after shopping for over a half hour while her two toddlers were strapped in their car seats.
Leon Edwards defies critics with jaw-dropping head-kick UFC title win
Leon Edwards was done, they said. Just fighting to make to the bell, they said. He’s broken, they said. Edwards said otherwise. “Head shot, bang! Done!” declared the exuberant new...
Woman accused of stealing Pelosi's laptop gets OK to attend Renaissance Fair
Riley Williams, 25, has been detained at her home for the last year and a half since her arrest in the Capitol riot case.
Furmidable feature: Kitten born with two heads
“I went to go do laundry, I’d seen my cat was like meowing, and then all of the sudden babies started coming out, and I started yelling for my husband,”...
Kamaru Usman suffers stunning upset at UFC 278
Leon Edwards dropped Kamaru Usman with a kick to the head and neck in the final minute of the fifth round to win the welterweight title at UFC 278.
When this Met could return to rotation after getting scratched from start
Taijuan Walker’s back has shown improvement, but not to the point at which the Mets were comfortable sending him to the mound Sunday.
Chicago cops pull body from Lake Michigan's popular 'Playpen' area
Body discovered in Lake Michigan’s “Playpen” after Chicago Air and Water Show came to a close.
Facebook billionaire Sheryl Sandberg marries businessman Tom Bernthal
Meta COO and billionaire Sheryl Sandberg has married businessman Tom Bernthal in Wyoming.
What Giants want from their defense in the preseason
Giants coaches' message to the defense: Make the mistakes during practice and in the games that do not count.
Harry Styles turns MSG into 'Harry's House' in the first of 15 shows
These days, Madison Square Garden is Billy Joel’s house. New York’s resident “Piano Man” has pretty much owned the Big Apple arena since he started his monthly residency there in...