September 3, 2022

Man accused of killing Brooklyn mother is a 'pimp,' sources say

Clarkson Wilson, who allegedly murdered a Brooklyn mother walking home from her job at IHOP, is an accused sex trafficker who was indicted in 2018, law enforcement sources told the...

Trump bashes Dems, DOJ and media in two-hour stump speech for Oz, Mastriano in Pennsylvania

"The FBI and the Justice Department have become vicious monsters controlled by radical leftist scoundrels, lawyers and the media who tell them what to do -- you people right there...

Rafael Nadal beats veteran again to reach fourth round of US Open

Rafael Nadal could not find his form Thursday night in a second-round struggle at the U.S. Open, a squeaker of a win over Fabio Fognini during which the Spaniard bloodied...

American advances to fourth round of US Open, faces Rafael Nadal next

American Frances Tiafoe advanced to the fourth round of the U.S. Open for a third straight year and will play Rafael Nadal on Labor Day.

Migrant death toll up to 9 in deadly Rio Grande crossing attempts

The victims were found near Eagle Pass, Texas on Thursday after days of heavy rains.

Mets ripped by Nationals after ace exits with 'left side fatigue'

The Mets lost Max Scherzer, then they lost a game.

Joe Biden’s divide & clunker approach

How did Biden fall so far so fast? And what led him to insist on such a dreadful spectacle?

Damper on the pamper: Wall Street's most coddled generation in for a rude office-return awakening

Wall Street execs used to brag that they slept in the office under their desk when big deals were on the line. Now the up-and-comers embrace something known as “quiet...

UNC outlasts Appalachian State as both teams combine for 62 points in fourth quarter

North Carolina outlasted Appalachian State 63-61 on Saturday despite surrendering 40 points in the fourth quarter.

Clash at the Castle keeps WWE rolling as Roman Reigns' protection gets stronger

Clash at the Castle kept WWE’s momentum under Triple H moving in the right direction and brought some clarity to the direction of a number of key storylines. Drew McIntyre...

Yankees fall again despite Judge's 52nd homer, AL East lead shrinks to four

Not even Aaron Judge can carry the Yankees by himself.

Taylor Hawkins' son drums on 'My Hero' during Foo Fighters tribute concert

Sixteen-year-old Oliver Shane Hawkins played the drums during "My Hero" in place of his father in London for the "Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert."

Mets ace leaves game early looking distraught

Mets ace Max Scherzer left Saturday's game early after just 67 pitches.

New Jet's huge hit leaves big impression: 'Go through their soul'

Because it didn’t occur in a regular-season game, it didn’t get the attention it might have had the game meant something.

Rutgers grinds out come-from-behin win in opener

Al-Shadee Salaam scored on a 22-yard run with 2:43 to play, lifting Rutgers to a 22-21 win over Boston College on Saturday.

Letters to the Editor — Sept. 4, 2022

Post readers sound off about the truth on NYC crime, pills for teens, Reagan vs. Trump and the Park Slope Panthers.

Let these young gems carry you to a fantasy baseball title

It’s time to inject your fantasy squads with some young lads as you try to batten down the hatches for a playoff run.

NY AG Letitia James must find the felon in her midst — pronto

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley has an overwhelming case that the state Attorney General's Office illegally leaked confidential tax documents ID'ing donors to her nonprofit , Stand For America, Inc.

Think Biden's student loan write-offs are unfair? Just take a look at the fine print

As for borrowers getting “value for their investment” — ha! Instead, many just get liberal mush that fails to win them jobs paying enough to repay their loans.

DOJ confict? Top agency lawyer was law partner with Hunter Biden's attorney

DOJ official Nicholas McQuaid was a law partner with Hunter Biden's attorney Chris Clark, raising serious concerns about potential conflicts of interest in the first son's federal probe.

Man, it's a hot one: US feels heat as 26 cities report hottest summers ever -- on par with 1936 Dust Bowl

Data from the Southeast Regional Climate Center (SERCC) showed the average temperature nationwide was around 74 degrees.

Eat, the Mets! Foodie ballplayers dish on their favorite NYC spots

The city's culinary lineup "was a huge bonus" to signing with the team last year, said outfielder Mark Canha, who chronicles his eating adventures on his @bigleaguefoodie Instagram.

Colt following: Retired jockey enjoying 'a sexually liberated life' on OnlyFans

Retired jockey and former Sky Racing presenter Libby Hopwood is making a bold career move after revealing earlier this week she was launching an OnlyFans.

Ukraine repels Russian attacks in east; counterattack continues in south

Since the start of the war, Ukrainian forces claim to have destroyed nearly 700 Russian tanks and more than 4,400 armored combat vehicles.

New Giants regime making preference clear

When you go to battle on the field each week, might as well rise or fall with as many of your own players as possible.

Man arrested after waving gun out of car window near US Open in NYC: sources

The incident occurred "in the vicinity" of the Open on Saturday, according to cops, who would not provide further details.

NYCHA residents fume as experts puzzled over 'mystery' arsenic in tap water

“They knew about this for two weeks and they only came to tell us last night about it,” a tenant named Evelyn charged. “They knew about the water coming out...

Activists accuse national BLM leader of stealing $10 million: lawsuit

"Mr. Bowers decided he could not let go of his personal piggy back," BLM Grassroots charged in the lawsuit filed Thursday in the Los Angeles Superior Court. "Instead, he continued...

Florida man hospitalized with severe burns after yacht catches fire

The Aventura Police Department said its officers had responded to the scene of a large fire.

House candidate Carl Marlinga appeared with MD Rabbi Alam who claimed Jews weren't killed on 9/11

"Why [was] 9/11 was a official holidy [sic] for all jewish [sic] people worked in the the [sic] WTC?" Alam reportedly asked in an internet discussion titled, "Was 9/11 a...

'Vehicle of interest' located, male detained, but Eliza Fletcher still missing: Memphis police

A male inside the black SUV was "detained," but mother of two Eliza Fletcher has not been found, Memphis police said on Twitter. 

Mets place reliever on IL as reinforcements get closer

Heading into the final month of the season, the Mets’ bullpen remains a work in progress.

Best star snaps of the week: Kourtney Kardashian, Travis Barker, Dua Lipa and other celebs' end-of-summer vibes

In this week's best star snaps, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, Dua Lipa and Chrissy Teigen and John Legend make the most of the last days of summer.

Pennsylvania iron workers blast Biden's student loan forgiveness

Blue collar Pennsylvania iron workers took a harsh view of President Biden's $500 billion student loan giveaway.

Europe's energy fears mount as Russia keeps its gas pipeline closed

The announcement fueled accusations that Russia is seeking to weaponize its sway over the world energy market.

Oregon football honors late star with helmet decal

The University of Oregon football team will honor Spencer Webb against the Georgia Bulldogs by wearing a decal with Webb’s No. 4 on their helmets.

New Giants safety comes with considerable head start: 'Same defense'

He just got here, and yet he is more well-versed in the Giants’ defense than players who have been with the team all spring and summer.

'Spider-Man: No Way Home' re-release returns home to top of box office

"Spider-Man: No Way Home" crawled its way back to the top of the box office this holiday weekend.

Dem lawmaker who just won Senate primary resigns

Espinoza said he has accepted a job with the Salt River Project in community and government relations

Top-ranked American woman advances to US Open Round of 16

The top-ranked American at the U.S. Open is marching on.

Kicker's brutal day short-circuits chance for massive college football upset

East Carolina came within a made field goal of stunning No. 13 ranked N.C. State in a gut wrenching 21-20 loss. 

'It was always something': Palisades Parkway crash victim worried about work's shuttle vans

"The transportation was always a problem," Estrella's cousin Nathaly Paulino said. "The bus runs out of gas or gets lost. It's always something with these buses."

Doctor urges women on birth control to get blood pressure checks

Dr. Andrew Thompson is calling on women who use the contraceptive pill to test their blood pressure every six months.

Lee Zeldin trails Gov. Kathy Hochul by just 4 points, new poll finds

The survey found Hochul with just a 4 percent lead over the Long Island congressman.

Rider arrested after allegedly slugging Manhattan MTA bus driver in face

“They chased him down the block,” a fellow bus driver who saw the incident said. “It looked kind of hilarious.”

Digital Ledger: Never-before-seen photos of Heath Ledger to be sold as NFTs

Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Heath Ledger Foundation, which was established after the prolific actor's untimely 2008 death.

Steeplechase Pier eyed for possible Coney Island ferry site

The new stop could be Steeplechase Pier, on the Atlantic Ocean at Coney Island's more tourist-friendly southern end.

Painful college football game has more than twice as many punts as points, no touchdowns

This is Iowa football. Painfully so.

No comeback story: Serena should keep her word and end brilliant career in style

Williams has hedged slightly since her announcement in “Vogue” last month that she was “evolving away from tennis.”

Seven Colombia police killed in deadliest attack since leftist took office

Seven cops were killed in an explosives attack in Colombia, the deadliest attack on security forces since President Gustavo Petro took office.

Getting the boot: NYC's mean streets back with tow trucks beefing up efforts

The city Finance Department is making up for time lost during the COVID-19 pandemic by beefing up efforts to boot and tow vehicles that have racked up unpaid parking and...

Followers of social media cult accused in 2 separate Alabama murders

Rashad Jamal White, known among his followers as Rashad Jamal, is the leader of a group online known as "The University of Cosmic Intelligence."

70,000 protest in Prague against Czech government, EU, NATO

An estimated 70,000 people protested in Prague against the Czech government on Saturday.

Democratic Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney has history of employing convicts

Powerful Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney has welcomed at least three hard-core criminals on to his campaign and office staffs in recent years, shelling out over $100,000 in compensation to them.

Mind-boggling sum for baseball card stokes fears of fortunes lost, trashed

Most common among the woeful were from those whose mothers threw out their baseball cards during an unsupervised spring cleaning.

Mississippi pilot charged after threatening to crash plane into Walmart

Cory Wayne Patterson will also likely face federal charges, Tupelo Police Chief John Quaka said in a news conference Saturday.

Yankees don't want to join list of New York teams that fell to pieces

I admit, I’ve been slow to acknowledge what’s been as obvious as a shiny new pimple on the chin. The Yankees? The Yankees will figure it out. The Yankees will...

Take a shot on this bet in Notre Dame-Ohio State clash

The biggest college football game of national interest in Week 1 is Notre Dame traveling to Columbus to battle Ohio State.

Blind judge drives race car in first time ever behind the wheel

Michigan state Supreme Court justice Richard Bernstein demonstrated that someone who is blind can drive a race car.

What were they pinking? CNN questioned after altering blood-red background of Biden's speech

CNN was was busted altering the lighting for President Biden's Thursday address, softening the blood-red hues to calmer shades of pink.

Brooklyn woman critically injured in NYC house blaze

The unidentified victim was hurt after the blaze broke out on the first floor of a two-story residence at 221 Forbell St..

Injured Yankees pitcher says arm feels 'great,' expects to rejoin team next week

Nestor Cortes feels like he’s ready to get back into the Yankees’ rotation.

Arrest in murder of exotic dancer on her way home from second job at IHOP

Clarkson Wilson is accused of lying in wait for the young mom as she headed home from a second job at IHOP.

Game developer offers opportunity to write messages on Ukrainian artillery

Ukraine's Frogwares announced a campaign for their Kickstarter — three random messages will be placed on weaponry used in the Ukrainian resistance.

How Rutgers embarrassingly went from first-and-goal to punting

How does first-and-goal at the 10 end with a punt on fourth-and-goal from the 43?

Sucker: Bronx sucker puncher whines he 'blacked out' when leaving man in coma

The convicted sex offender who allegedly left a Bronx man in a coma says he shouldn't be in jail because his victim is technically alive.

Former NFL receiver believes Jon Gruden deserves another shot after racist emails

Andre Rison believes his former coach deserves another chance.

Jameion Peterson, 14, charged with murder of 10-year-old stepsister Na'Mylah J. Turner-Moore

A boy in Michigan has been charged with murder after his stepsister’s body was found on Tuesday, police said.

'Nothing ever gets done': Stephen A. Smith rants on Knicks' Donovan Mitchell failure

Stephen A. Smith is just as upset with the Knicks as everyone else.

Jim Harbaugh: 'Unfinished business' in NFL but 'happy' at Michigan

Jim Harbaugh sounds like a coach who still has one eye on the NFL.

Wendy's E. coli outbreak spreads to New York, likely more sick than reported: CDC

The E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Wendy’s fast food restaurants has spread to New York and Kentucky, part of six states where the illness has been discovered.

GOP: Treasury 'runs cover' for Hunter Biden as it withholds banking docs

The US Treasury Department has formally rejected a Republican lawmaker's bid to examine "suspicious activity reports" on first son Hunter Biden.

NYC principals booted from schools still rake in big pay and benefits

Principals ousted from schools for misconduct or incompetence often land softly in the city Department of Education bureaucracy.

Russia's Gazprom indefinitely closes Nord Stream 1 Pipeline to Europe

The Russian energy giant Gazprom scrapped its Saturday deadline and indefinitely extended its gas cuts to Europe.

Jerry Jones: Cowboys will pay price for using this rookie starter

Jerry Jones is optimistic, but realistic about the Cowboys' problems at left tackle.

These are the 28 books you’ll want to read this fall

The 28 fascinating new titles will keep you busy reading this season — from fiction and non-fiction to memoir.

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'We can repeat 9/11': 21 years later, secondary barriers for cockpits still not mandatory

Commercial airplanes are still not required to install a barrier that experts agree will help keep hijackers and other attackers out of the cockpits.

Giants safety on Eli Manning bond, fellow co-captains, 'gritty and grimy' defense

Fourth-year Giants safety Julian Love tackles some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby.

FIFA, Qatar make complex decision on World Cup alcohol policy

Organizers of the World Cup in Qatar have finalized a policy to serve beer with alcohol to soccer fans at stadiums and fan zones in the Muslim-majority country.

NY Archdiocese goes to court to block probe of sex abuse involving Albany bishop

The accusations pertain to Howard Hubbard, who served as bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany between 1977 and 2014.

VA will provide limited abortion access to vets despite state bans: report

The Department of Veterans Affairs will provide abortion access to veterans in cases when the pregnant woman's health is at risk or in cases of rape or incest.

Don Samuels sued Minneapolis for more cops—and almost beat Ilhan Omar for Congress

How Don Samuels successfully sued Minneapolis to hire more cops — and almost beat Ilhan Omar for Congress.

NASA calls off $4.1 b moon mission test flight– again

The next available launch opportunities will not come before Monday or Tuesday -- that is, if engineers can come up with a fix for the dangerously recurring problem.

Aaron Judge, Jacob deGrom's free-agent cases will only get more interesting

Aaron Judge has greatly improved his free-agent earning potential by being durable the past two seasons. Yet Jacob deGrom has not done irreparable harm to his stock.

Bet on former Mets star in this spot

Former Mets star Noah Syndergaard will lead the Phillies past the host Giants on Saturday, Stitches predicts.

How we are betting the early UFC fight card today

UFC bets for the early Saturday fight card. 

Best bets for Arkansas vs. Cincinnati on college football Saturday

Two teams coming off program-changing seasons will meet at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Blue state governors bash red states because they’re feeling the heat

Kathy Hochul of New York and Gavin Newsom of California can run down Ron DeSantis or Greg Abbott’s right-wing politics all they like — people are voting with their feet,...

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MLB pitcher suffers freak injury punching mound, lands on IL

Zach Plesac continues to find unique ways to earn a trip to the injured list.

Nick Saban says 'rat poison' is 'worse than ever' for Alabama

Alabama is a double-digit favorite in every game this season. But don't tell that to Nick Saban.

New York’s new private club craze is a cancer on the city

Suddenly, members-only places catering to global carpetbaggers are clogging the pages of Page Six. As a lifelong New Yorker, this offends me. Pretentious, exclusionary establishments are exactly what our brave, embattled...

Take care of your teeth and gums with this $40 electric toothbrush

Brush up on your toothbrush game.

Incredible between-the-legs shot propels veteran to wild US Open victory

Pablo Carreno Busta clinched his four-set third-round win over Alex de Minaur with a spectacular tweener, or a shot between his legs.

NASA rocket launch plagued by technical troubles

A NASA rocket launch scheduled for Saturday afternoon has been plagued by technical troubles in the hours before takeoff.

Charge your iPhone with this speedy wireless charger for under $50

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Pilot lands stolen plane safely after threatening to dive bomb Mississippi Walmart

Shaky footage posted to Facebook showed the plane down in Ashland, Mississippi, about 60 miles northwest of Tupelo, where the Walmart he targeted is located.

Funeral held for Mikhail Gorbachev even as hundreds prevented from paying final respects

Former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev did not have a full state send-off at the historic Hall of Columns.

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From China to Mexico to NYC: How fentanyl became ‘a weapon of mass destruction’ in the US

From China to Mexico to NYC: How fentanyl became "a weapon of mass destruction" in the US.

Family of abducted Tennessee teacher offers $50,000 reward for her return

A Tennessee teacher who vanished after being abducted during her morning jog is part of a wealthy Memphis family with a billion dollar business. Eliza Fletcher, whose grandfather launched the now $3...

Why I’ll never stop fighting the most absurd tax in Connecticut

The state of Connecticut insisted out of the blue, three years after I’d moved to Florida, that I owed them $250 in principal, interest and debt-collection fees for a vehicular...

These bestselling apps are all on sale for Labor Day Weekend 2022

Learn something new this Labor Day

The unique way Paige VanZant greets fans after fight drama

Taking to Instagram last week, Paige VanZant greeted her 3.2 million Instagram followers by doing a handstand while rocking a dark brown bikini.

F-Factor war of words takes another turn with new lawsuit

The social media spat between influencer Emily Gellis Lande and F-Factor diet guru Tanya Zuckerbrot is getting uglier.

Queen of Queens: Councilwoman Vickie Paladino scraps plan to place migrants in her district

The fiery Republican told The Post the original plan called for filling 115 rooms at the Hotel de Point with migrant families.

Jaws! 5 kids bitten by fox in Lakewood, NJ

A possibly rabid fox bit five kids in Lakewood, NJ this week and may have attacked a sixth child, according to officials and reports.

Pervy perp walk: Cops bust 'serial groper' as he was about to assault 5th woman

Police arrested Damian Baeza Rendon at about 1:20 a.m. Saturday in front of 11 East 104th St.

Gnarly! Philly skateboarders steal iconic bench from NYC's Tompkins Square Park

A group of skateboarders from Philadelphia ignited a turf war with their counterparts in Manhattan last month by stealing a famed green bench from Tompkins Square Park.

Make this key bet in Aston Villa vs. Man City

Coming into the season, there were questions about how all-world striker Erling Braut Haaland would fit in Manchester City's precise attack. Under Pep Guardiola City have been a team that...

Why Syracuse will keep it close vs. this ACC rival

One of my favorite college football futures bets this season is Syracuse Over 4.5 wins. Syracuse has an interesting Week 1 matchup, with both the Orange and Louisville returning more...

Projecting the Nets' rotation, from Kevin Durant to the end of the bench

KD is back. So is Kyrie. And don't forget Ben Simmons. But how will the Nets' rotation shake out when the entire team takes the floor?

Gone in 240 seconds: See how fast catalytic-converter thieves work

Surveillance video from a Queens homeowner captured a team of catalytic-converter thieves in action, showing just how easy it is to carry out the now skyrocketing crime.

My dinner with Mikhail Gorbachev

From 1985 to 1991, Mikhail Gorbachev was the architect of glasnost and perestroika.

Gender-affirming care for transgender kids is going to backfire: experts

After a backlash in Europe, experts warn that "gender-affirming care" for transgender kids in the US will backfire, too.

NYC musician outrages French festival for cursing out Macron onstage

Marc Rebillet slammed Macron as an "ass---" and a "motherf---er" during his performance at Touquet Music Beach Festival in northern France.

College football Week 1 best bets

Georgia will begin its title defense against Oregon in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season. The Pigskin Profit highlights the best bets of the first slate of Saturday...

All signs point to live underdog in Premier League battle

Crystal Palace will face another stiff test with an away match against Newcastle on Saturday.

Russians line up to bid farewell to former Soviet leader Gorbachev

People lined up around the Kremlin on Saturday to pay their final respects to Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev

Whoa! Drone captures breaching whale enjoying New York snack

A whale was caught on video surfacing the water at Jones Beach State Park!

NASA ready for second attempt at Artemis lunar launch

Final full day of launch preparations on the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket ended on Friday.

Mets, ace working to find right balance between rest and sharpness

Max Scherzer and the Mets have discussed the circumstances that led to his dead arm during the 2021 postseason.

Jordan Montgomery tweaks Yankees after latest dominant outing: 'What trade?'

Jordan Montgomery's dominance with the Cardinals has reached such a high level that now he almost can't remember he was traded from the Yankees.

Milan Airport dogs sniff out 30 pounds of cocaine hidden in wheelchair

A drug-sniffing dog led police at a Milan airport to find approximately 30 pounds of cocaine stuffed into the leather upholstery of a motorized wheelchair.

Dear Abby: My daughter had a private wedding due to COVID, no one sent her a gift

Dear Abby advises a woman whose daughter didn't receive any wedding gifts, and a man who feels ignored by his family.

Feist pulls out of Arcade Fire tour, citing allegations against frontman Win Butler

Indi artist Feist drops out of touring with Arcade Fire because of lead singers sexual misconduct allegations.

Why Serena Williams' legacy isn't over

Serena Williams will not disappear. She will remain a role model to those for whom she opened doors not only to tennis but to grander exploits.

Off-duty NYPD civilian employee grazed by bullet in the Bronx

An NYPD Civilian employee was grazed by a bullet while in the Bronx on Friday night.

Mets veteran hits all right notes in rare start vs. righty

Injuries forced Escobar back into a temporary everyday role, which he took advantage of Friday.

Serena Williams' final foe admits ending hero's career 'tough to handle'

Ajla Tomljanovic told reporters she had a thought while lying in bed one day about the possibility of facing Serena Williams for the first time inside Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Arsenic found in tap water at NYCHA complex in Manhattan

NYCHA's Jacob Riis Houses had traces of arsenic found in its drinking water.

Indiana child porn suspect tied to Delphi murders soliciting sexual favors from prison

"In addition to wanting money, women have been contacting him, and he is trying to exploit them sexually in order to give them information about the case," podcast host and...

Coco Gauff cruises past fellow American in US Open third round

Serena Williams is the story of the 2022 U.S. Open, but Coco Gauff is showing she can be the American woman who picks up the torch.

Athletes, celebrities react to Serena Williams' final match

The admiration continued after Williams' final match, with support flowing in on social media.