October 5, 2022

Soccer coach accused of making out with students, asking players for bail money

The coach, 28-year-old Carla Tejas, was busted for a DUI on Sept. 11 following a traffic stop, where officers said she slurred her speech and was unsteady on her feet...

Nancy Pelosi has accrued millions from husband's trades: report

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's net worth has swollen by $140 million since the 2008 financial crisis, partially due to her husband's success in trading, according to a new report.

Purdue student accused of killing roommate says 'I love my family' after arrest

Police Chief Lesley Wiete called the attack “unprovoked and senseless” during a news conference.

Center's return from brutal injury gives Giants emotional lift

When Sterling Shepard heard on Wednesday that Nick Gates was going to be suited up at practice after recovering from a leg injury, he changed his plans.

Mets have runway to redemption

The 2022 Mets should be most thankful they are getting a mulligan.

Ex-Hunter biz partner takes on the Biden machine

You don’t get a more credible witness than Bobulinksi, a decorated former US Navy officer with top secret security clearances.

CNN reporter on leave after 'serious fall,' internal investigation: report

Longtime CNN anchor Jim Sciutto will not appear on his weekly morning show for some time after he was reportedly ordered to take a "personal leave."

'Nitty gritty': Rangers have plenty of decisions to make as regular season looms

Gerrard Gallant said the Rangers' last two exhibition games will be the closest lineups to what we can expect to see on opening night at the Garden on Tuesday.

How to fix NYC's broken mental health system

Little progress is made for the people who need our help the most: The mentally ill living on our streets.

Warriors may discipline Draymond Green for fighting teammate

The Warriors are considering disciplinary action against Draymond Green for his role in a physical altercation during practice, per The Athletic.

Ex-student fatally shoots University of Arizona prof in disturbing killing

A former student shot and killed a professor inside of a University of Arizona building on Wednesday, putting the campus on lockdown for over an hour as police searched for...

Mets ready for Padres' new-look lineup: 'Work cut out for us'

Some key characters remain in place for Friday’s Game 1 at Citi Field, including MVP candidates Manny Machado and Pete Alonso.

Mets star gets bizarre cameo in finale after winning NL batting title

Jeff McNeil won a batting title, took a curtain call and then entered the Mets’ game Wednesday evening.

Police nab homeless man in fatal subway stabbing of Brooklyn dad

Police have nabbed a homeless man in the fatal stabbing of a Brooklyn father aboard an L train Friday night.

Ex-'Scrubs' producer faces 18 counts for alleged sex crimes against 5 women

Weinberg, 62, is out of custody after he forked over a $5 million bond, prosecutors said.

Texas executes inmate who fought prayer and touch rules

He was convicted of killing 46-year-old Pablo Castro in 2004, as he took out the trash while working at a convenience store in Corpus Christi.

Texas man allegedly destroyed Queens church statue, defecated on sign

A Texas man was charged with a hate crime after repeatedly smashing the face of a Mother Mary statue and defecating on a Queens church's sign.

Wrestling stars get into backstage fight moments before going live on TV

Andrade and Sammy Guevara got in a tussle in yet another backstage altercation in AEW.

Injured Giants veteran not about to retire: 'I'm a fighter'

Sterling Shepard, speaking publicly for the first time since he tore the ACL in his left knee in the Giants’ loss to the Cowboys, vowed to play again.

Buff DC deputy mayor allegedly grabbed smaller man by neck in parking lot dispute

A beefy DC deputy mayor allegedly grabbed the neck of a much smaller man in the parking lot of a Virginia Gold's Gym.

'Dangerous game': Brady, Burrow weigh in on NFL concussion controversy

Tom Brady and Joe Burrow have weighed in on the NFL's concussion controversy.

LEGO makes bold claim on how bricks affect mental health

LEGO has made a bold assertion linking the use of its novelty blocks with positive mental health outcomes for Australians.

Aaron Judge hits record-setting 62nd home run

Aaron Judge breaks Roger Maris' record for most home runs in AL history.

Jets could get key veteran back this week

The Jets may be getting a piece of their starting offensive line back this week.

NYC's dapper rooftop-hopping daredevil downplays fearless video

The dapper daredevil seen jumping from dormer to dormer on the roof of a historic Manhattan high-rise said the made-for-the-movies stunt was all in a day's work.

Young Net looks to create buzz on court after doing so off it with new look

For the first time in eight years, Nic Claxton recently cut his hair.

Inflation to curb US holiday travel plans

Airline fares and gas prices rose 33.4% and 25.6% year over year, respectively, in August.

Aaron Judge didn't get final chance to add major achievement to homer record

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he contemplated putting Judge in the lineup only because the slugger still had a slim chance of winning the American League Triple Crown.

High ambitions: Stressed Wall Street execs flock to ketamine therapy sessions

"In the majority of people, it works and rapidly," Dr. Jeff Ditzell said, adding there's often a "50% reduction of stress and anxiety" after the ketamine infusion.

Yankees drop regular-season finale as Aaron Judge sits

Perhaps appropriately, in the year of Aaron Judge, the Yankees finished the regular season with 99 wins.

Quinnen Williams becoming an elite game-wrecker

Quinnen Williams was the personification of ALL GAS NO BRAKE when he chased Kenny Pickett out of bounds last Sunday.

Why we, NYPD's detectives, urge New Yorkers to ditch AG James

The NYPD Detectives’ Endowment Association is calling on voters to not support New York Attorney General Letitia James' re-election bid.

NYers left queasy after court rules in favor of 'completely disgusting' dining sheds

"I can’t believe people agree to eat in Carbone’s patio area [next to the trash]," one grossed-out diner said.

'Fake heiress' Anna Sorokin wins release from jail, but banned from social media

Fake German heiress Anna Sorokin will be released from prison but will be banned from all forms of social media, an immigration judge ruled on Wednesday.

Heavy-handed Hilary Swank returns to TV in 'Alaska Daily': review

Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank returns to series television in "Alaska Daily," a too-earnest, tropey drama that's well-intentioned but heavy-handed in checking all the requisite contextual boxes.

Daniel Jones gives Giants reason to be optimistic

The demise of Daniel Jones may have been slightly exaggerated.

Sauce Gardner is ready for this major test

Hill enters this week as the leading receiver in the NFL with 477 yards. Waddle is not far behind at 381 yards and the duo has combined for five touchdowns.

Giants' London offense is still a mystery

Is Chad Powers available to play QB in London on Sunday?

Council whacks Adams' plan to put migrant tent city on Randall's Island

The statement, signed by Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, blasted the new location as likely inhospitable in the wintertime due to fierce winds and vulnerable to potential flooding during a hurricane.

In migrant crisis, Adams' can't just call out the left's 'silence' —he needs to call out the nonsense

Mayor Eric Adams rightly blasted those on the far left for their “inaction” and “silence” on solving the impact of the border crisis on New York City.

Moms exposed to 'forever chemicals' at home linked to low sperm count in sons

These "forever chemicals" can be found in all manner of home goods, including food packaging, nonstick cookware, waterproof fabrics, paints, plastics, dental floss and much more.

Biden admits the pandemic is over — but his vax mandate risks military readiness

About 16,000 servicemembers have applied for an exemption to Biden’s vaccine mandate over the past year. Fewer than 20 exemptions have been approved.

This is how restaurant servers are tricking you into giving bigger tips

Rule No. 1? Pigtails drive the guys wild. 

To stop rising crime and chaos, New Yorkers must vote out Hochul and other pro-madness politicians

New York desperately needs a governor, and legislators, who will stand against the madness. It's every sane citizen's duty to help vote the pro-lunacy crew out of power.

Man who killed ex-St. Louis police captain during 2020 riots gets life in prison

The same night Dorn was gunned down, four other officers were shot while other cops were hit with rocks and fireworks as dozens of businesses were looted.

US officials say Ukraine behind car bomb assassination of Putin ally's daughter: report

US intelligence believes elements in the Ukrainian government gave the go-ahead for the car bomb that killed the 29-year-old daughter of a staunch Putin ally in August.

Powerball jackpot tops $350M, while Mega Millions hits $410M

There was no winner for Monday’s Powerball jackpot, making Wednesday night’s drawing worth a whopping $353 million.

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles toward sea days after launching over Japan

North Korea shot two ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters on Thursday — two days after the hermit kingdom fired an intermediate-range missile over Japan for the first time in five years,...

NYU's firing of this professor should frighten every American

Every American should be worried because this kind of standard-lowering is becoming commonplace in medical school.

Team Biden's bizarre dodges on Delaware visitor logs make the president look guilty as hell

Why doesn’t the President BIden want Americans to know who’s visiting him at his Delaware residences? 

'This is hypocritical': Anti-cop councilwoman alerted NYPD over threats after urging locals not to call 911

“Now someone leaves an anonymous message and she is crying and calling cops while she tells her constituents to call 311 -- typical do as I say, not as I...

Giant Cheeto held by orange fingertips reaches for the sky in tiny town

A small town in Canada has a salty new claim to fame — as it's now the home of a 17-foot, bright orange Cheeto statue.

Tony Soprano's Cadillac Escalade is for sale and it's not a steal

The 2003 Cadillac Escalade was featured in the final three seasons of the show as Tony Soprano's personal vehicle, according to documentation signed by the late James Gandolfini.

Knicks' 'pest' could change rotation conversation

If Miles McBride has a second-year leap in him, Tuesday was a start of some kind.

Hailey Bieber’s ‘brownie-glazed lips’ trend bashed as cultural appropriation

Reed said that watching popular trends get criticized as “ghetto” or “ratchet” when done by black and brown women, and then applauded when white women do them is “a rite...

Woman risks life with ‘kiss of death’ after date

A woman with a shellfish allergy woke up the next morning with her upper lip completely swollen after kissing her date.

Police capture 17-year-old suspected of killing two North Carolina teens

The 17-year-old suspected of killing two North Carolina teens was arrested more two weeks after their bullet-riddled bodies were found discarded.

How Putin might use a nuke — and how we should respond

Russian President Vladimir Putin has renewed his threat of using nuclear weapons six months into his country's invasion of Ukraine.

Aaron Boone still finalizing critical Yankees playoff decision

Aaron Boone said he is pretty much set on what the Yankees’ ALDS starting rotation will look like, but will take the next day or so to finalize it.

Rather than White House whining about OPEC, America needs to drill, baby, drill — but Biden refuses

The real answer to the energy crisis is simple: Drill, baby, drill here at home. Too bad the nation needs to get the Democrats out of power to do that.

Legendary ‘Bat Out of Hell’ songwriter’s estate lists for $5.55M

The Ridgefield listing of the late producer, composer and lyricist also comes with all of his furnishings -- including his piano.

Big oops! Northeastern law school sends thousands of acceptance emails

Over 200 current applicants to Northeastern University School of Law mistakenly received acceptance letters earlier this week.

DeSantis, Biden swap praise on Ian relief, then prez jabs gov on global warming

While sharing a stage in Fort Myers, both men avoided barbs and said the other was doing fine work — despite recent policy clashes.

Positive NHL step brings embattled player to tears

It was a real-life Glass case of emotion.

Drug companies donated $27K to Ohio Dem who blasted GOP rival's record fighting opioids

Ohio Dem Tim Ryan, who blasted rival J.D. Vance's questionable record fighting the opioid epidemic, received campaign donations from drug distributors blamed for key roles in the crisis.

Queens man allegedly smuggled Burmese pythons in his pants over border

A Queens man allegedly tried to smuggle three Burmese pythons into the US by stuffing them down his pants and hopping a bus from Canada across the border, officials said.

I'm pregnant — but I won't stop wearing 'inappropriate' clothing

She's expecting a baby — but you better not expect her to cover up.

Supreme law-school meltdown, the media’s lame DeSantis smears and other commentary

America’s law schools are having “an emotional meltdown” over the Supreme Court because their “intellectual framework leaves no room for an elite institution they don’t control and can’t intimidate.”

'And Just Like That': Sarah Jessica Parker returns to set for Season 2

The chic actress was spotted on the set of the "Sex and the City" spinoff with co-star Kristin Davis.

Czechs troll Russia with mock annexation of Kaliningrad after Ukraine regions seized

A Czech Republic official pushed a mock movement to annex Russia’s Kaliningrad in a now-viral social media post – and he even held a “referendum” on Twitter.

Furry bandits: Raccoons cause two different power outages in Texas

Pesky raccoons cause two separate power outages in Texas — including one that left the entire city of Seguin near San Antonio without electricity for an hour.

Tourist, 17, slugged in brazen daylight attack — as good Samaritans help

"I'm sorry that this happened," Lynn-nore Chittom said. "[But] if anything it makes me love the city more because the city should not be defined by the one homeless guy...

Go fetch: Dog ends up with Mets star's home run ball

Francisco Lindor's first-inning home run on Tuesday night was for the dogs.

Browns star returns to practice nine days after scary car crash

An enthusiastic Myles Garrett returned to Browns practice on Wednesday, nine days after the 26-year-old defensive end was involved in a scary, single-car accident.

Ron DeSantis fans go wild as Florida gov speaks behind presidential seal

Some believed they were getting a glimpse two years into the future as DeSantis spoke while Biden stood off to the side.

Top two NBA prospects leave internet buzzing over epic showdown

Victor Wembanyama and Sterling "Scoot" Henderson, the projected No. 1 and 2 picks in the 2023 NBA Draft, put on a show in an exhibition.

Is time travel real? Uncanny celebrity pics, paintings stir curious sleuths

Many of us wish we could be celebrities in another life -- but perhaps that's already the case for a rare few. The Internet is going wild at the far-fetched...

Baker Mayfield has testy exchange with reporter

Mayfield was asked about issues with balls getting tipped by defenders at the line of scrimmage.

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FanDuel’s new customer offer allows you to make your first sports bet with no sweat, ahead of a spectacular sports lineup.

Mets considering playoff plan that would delay Jacob deGrom

The Mets are contemplating a strategy to not use Jacob deGrom at all in the wild card round.

Letters to the Editor — Oct. 6, 2022

The Issue: Miranda Devine’s column on President Biden’s lack of mental acuity during recent appearances. Thank you, Miranda Devine, for saying definitively what all the other commentators pussyfoot around (“ ‘Senile’...

JoJo Siwa recalls when Demi Lovato, Jenna Dewan inspired 'gay awakening'

"Women are my gig," Siwa doubled-down in a TikTok.

Did Meghan Markle copy abdicated king's wife Wallis Simpson?

A photographer just dropped a series of unreleased photos of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry revealing the couple in intimate and stylish moments.

NY mayor rips into Biden after dozens of migrant kids secretly flown to small town without warning

The latest flight, which landed last Friday night at Orange County Airport in Montgomery, was carrying 25 minors ranging between 13 and 18 years of age, officials said.

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'Amsterdam': Worst movie of the year makes Oscar winners look like amateurs

A roster of A-list stars can't save David O. Russell’s colossal clunker of a movie.

Staten Island firefighter canned over COVID-19 vax mandate gets job back

A judge Tuesday reinstated a Staten Island firefighter who lost his job over the vaccine mandate, according to a decision that could help other fired smoke eaters.

US aircraft carrier in Sea of Japan after North Korean missile launch

The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan crossed Tuesday through the Tsugaru-Kaikyo Strait, which separates Japan's two largest islands, Honshu and Hokkaido, according to Navy photos.

Hot mic catches president say 'no one f--ks with a Biden' during Florida visit

The 79-year-old president made the unexpected vulgar remark about family loyalty to Fort Myers Mayor Ray Murphy.

Woman accused of shoving 3-year-old off Chicago's Navy Pier charged with murder

Moreno pushed Josiah Brown off Navy Pier on the afternoon of Sept. 19. Police said she did not make any attempt to rescue him and initially denied knowing who he...

Fed-up wives of border patrol agents are running for Congress in Texas

Mayra Flores, Cassy Garcia and Irene Armendariz Jackson are all married to border patrol agents — and are all inspired by their husbands' jobs to run for Congress in Texas.

This is how much Ford is hiking the price of its F-150 electric truck

Tesla and Rivian Automotive have also raised prices for their vehicles this year.

Alec Baldwin 'Rust' settlement will have 'no impact' on criminal case: DA

“While civil suits are settled privately and often involve financial awards, criminal cases deal only in facts. If the facts and evidence warrant criminal charges under New Mexico law then...

Chilling video shows California family with baby in mysterious gunpoint kidnapping

Authorities in Merced County, California, are still searching for four family members, including an 8-month-old girl, who were kidnapped at gunpoint from their trucking business.

Apple suppliers add factories in California, other US states as China tensions grow

As of September 2021, 48 of Apple’s more than 180 suppliers had operations in the US, almost double of the number a year earlier.

Appeals court rejects Trump, fast-tracks DOJ's special master appeal

A federal appeals court granted the Justice Department's request to expedite its appeal for the appointment of a special master to examine documents seized by the FBI at former President...

What to know about new MLB playoff format, schedule and bracket for 2022

Here is everything you need to know about the 2022 MLB playoffs, including the new format, the schedule and the bracket.

It's shameful to release Alec Baldwin's tragic movie 'Rust'

Coming soon to a theater near you: the worst decision ever.

NYC judge tosses suit accusing secret 'cult' of using women as unpaid servants

A judge Tuesday tossed a lawsuit that alleged a secret Manhattan cult duped two women into becoming unpaid servants.

California baseball fan celebrates 100th birthday at his first LA Dodgers game

Travis Evans, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, celebrated his 100th birthday by going to his first-ever L.A. Dodgers game.

Chris Cuomo’s NewsNation debut is a ratings flop

Chris Cuomo’s return to primetime cable news was a ratings flop that landed him in last place against the competition.

Man slapped after proposing with Ring Pop at Blue Jays game

A public marriage proposal at a Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox Major League Baseball game over the weekend went horribly wrong, as shocked spectators watched.

More than half of Silicon Valley residents want to leave the area — here's why

A whopping 64% of residents in Silicon Valley are worried the region is on the wrong track.

Software CEO arrested for stealing US election worker data, storing it on Chinese servers

Eugene Yu was required to keep his company’s data in the United States but instead allegedly stored it on servers in the People’s Republic of China.

New FBI national crime data released with glaring holes in major cities -- including NYC

Experts say the data, released as part of the FBI's Uniform Crime Report on Wednesday, has some glaring holes due to an "overwhelming" lack of participation by police.

Most expensive home in Denver lists for $28.88M

The stunning modern compound in Cherry Hills Village doesn't shy from delivering multiple luxe perks.

Alaska's 'Fat Bear Week' is here — will Otis eat the competition?

The festival features 12 different brown bears competing in a single elimination, March Madness-style bracket where people vote online for their favorite bear.

Astronaut pillories Putin, 'annexes' Martian mountain

Russia has sparked another space race. Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly mocked Russian President Vladimir Putin's land-grab in Ukraine last week by announcing on Twitter he'd annexed Mars' tallest peak....

Sharon Osbourne: Woke people act like 'the rest of us' are 'the devil'

"It’s like a religion. The woke people ... have a new word everyday, and a new campaign everyday," said Osbourne, whose new docu-series, "To Hell and Back," is streaming on...

How Amtrak's 10 highest earners raked in six-figure bonuses

"It is outrageous that while Amtrak’s workforce put their lives on the line to see this carrier through its most trying time yet."

Americans would give up a paycheck, sex if it meant a stress-free day: poll

Three in four Americans would do “nearly anything” to have a single stress-free day.

Activist tackled on 'Monday Night Football' by NFL star files police report

The activist who ran onto the field and was summarily leveled by Rams defenders Bobby Wagner and Takk McKinley has filed a police report.

Kevin Spacey sex abuse trial to begin in Manhattan federal court

Embattled actor Kevin Spacey is set to face his first sexual abuse trial in Manhattan federal court Thursday as a jury will be selected to weigh the claims against the...

Rapper sentenced for killing 9-year-old boy in botched revenge shooting

A North Carolina rapper and his gangbanger friend were slapped with life sentences this week for the murder of a 9-year-old boy killed in a botched revenge shooting, federal prosecutors...

The Germinator: Scientists engineer machete-wielding cyborg plant

An inventor is going viral after creating a machete-wielding plant that can hack back.

Supreme Court tosses Mass. gun law in latest Second Amendment win

The Massachusetts case concerned the plaintiff being denied a new firearm license because he had two out-of-state misdemeanor convictions for weapons possession.

Investor set to bag windfall from Elon Musk's Twitter deal -- but house ravaged by Hurricane Ian

Matt Halbower in 2019 moved his hedge fund's headquarters from the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Ill. to Naples, Fla., where he owned a $14 million mansion, sources said.

'Lewd' scene with Margot Robbie in 'The Wolf of Wall Street' was true

Jordan Belfort's ex-wife Nadine Macaluso, 54, has revealed that a jaw-dropping pool party scene from the movie was based on a real event.

Murdered FDNY paramedic laid to rest as distraught father rips her killer

“That man murdered my daughter and she would be the first one to come to his aid if he ever needed help,” Lt. Alison Russo-Elling’s father Frank Fuoco said during an unplanned...

Ahmaud Arbery's mom rips Kanye West for 'White Lives Matter' shirt stunt

Murdered Georgia jogger Ahmaud Arbery's mom has angrily accused Kanye West of helping "support and legitimize extremist behavior" with his "White Lives Matter" fashion stunt.

Surging mortgage rates force homebuyers to target smaller houses: real estate report

"Compromise is the name of the game,” said Redfin senior economist Sheharyar Bokhari.

'Didn't hesitate': Daughter of slain Uvalde teacher praises hero mom in first interview

Adalynn Ruiz, 23, last heard from her mother, fourth grade teacher Eva Mireles, on the morning of May 24.

White House says OPEC 'aligning' with Russia after production cut, will tap reserve

Biden responded by abruptly announcing that he would release 10 million more barrels from the US strategic reserve next month to offset the cuts by OPEC+, which are likely boost...

Purdue U student killed by roommate in 'senseless' dorm room murder: police

Ji Min "Jimmy" Sha, 22, a junior majoring in cyber security at Purdue University, has been arrested on a murder charge after allegedly killing his roommate, Varun Manish Chheda, 20,...

Megyn Kelly calls 'bullsh--t' on Chris Cuomo's claim he's been 'humbled'

"The Megyn Kelly Show" host said on Tuesday she wasn't convinced by Cuomo's "mea culpa" that he offered up during his Monday debut on NewsNation.

Kyrie Irving welcomes new baby days before Nets' season tips off

Kyrie Irving is kicking off the 2022 season with a major milestone.

Baker Mayfield's wife bonds with Panthers WAGs during loss to the Cardinals

Baker Mayfield's wife, Emily, had a good time at Sunday's game despite the Panthers suffering a 26-16 loss to the Cardinals at home.

Mice-crodose: LSD variant cures depression in mice without making them trip, study finds

An LSD-like drug could treat depression in humans without sending patients on a Magical Mystery Tour, according to a new scientific study.

NYC man having asthma attack died after EMTs delayed by poor signage: suit

An East Harlem resident who was having an asthma attack died after EMTs were delayed by poor signage at his building, a new lawsuit alleges.

Woke Army general rebuked for trolling Tucker Carlson, right-wingers

An investigation by the Army's Office of the Inspector General found Maj. Gen. Patrick Donahoe brought “negative publicity” to the Army.

What's up Buttercup? Ex-teacher defends students using her raunchy OnlyFans moniker

"Kids would literally bring me Reese's Buttercups and I gave them points for it."

Giants get promising injury update on Daniel Jones

The Giants appear to have good news regarding their starting quarterback.

Aaron Judge gets rest day in season finale after hitting historic homer

Aaron Judge's American League record single-season home run record of 62 will likely end there.

Mom warns ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ will ‘unleash hell on your kids’: local news

The mom of three says that the movie's spells can transmit through the TV screen and into your home.

Epic ‘Stranger Things’ Halloween house even has a floating Max

  This "Stranger Things" fan turned her house "Upside Down" for Halloween. Check out the impressive homemade decorations in Leesburg, Virginia, inspired by Season 4 of the hit Netflix series,...

Immigrant shot and killed by Border Patrol reached for agent's gun, had criminal record: source

The unidentified Mexican national reached for the weapon after agents ran a background check and discovered he had criminal charges, the city's Mexican consulate confirmed to The Post.

Navy SEAL recruits forced to sing 'Happy Birthday' while being tear-gassed

Shocking video has emerged of SEAL recruits being tear gassed while being forced to sing “Happy Birthday” to prevent them from holding their breath during the grueling training exercise.

Golf star, wife enjoy LIV Golf party in Bangkok

Taking to her Instagram Stories, Sims gave her followers a peek inside LIV Golf's welcome party ahead of the Saudi-backed tour's weekend event in Bangkok.

Chicago slammed as yet another big company leaving during rampant crime

Tyson Foods will relocate around 1,000 corporate positions from the Chicago area as well as South Dakota to its headquarters in Springdale, Ark. One of the world’s largest meat producers...

$104 million signing's fiancée revels in new Knicks star's debut

Jalen Brunson's biggest supporter savored every moment of his Knicks debut on Tuesday.

Louis C.K. buys a $3.85M home in a celeb-heavy NYC address

What will the neighbors think? Disgraced comedian Louis C.K. —  accused of sexual misconduct in 2017 by multiple women — has just bought a co-op in one of the city's...

NY state's top cop quietly investigated by Hochul's office: 'She doesn't need another scandal'

The state police official who failed to discipline a trooper for sleeping with former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's daughter is being probed by Gov. Kathy Hochul's office over claims that he...

Wynonna Judd opens up about Naomi's death: 'She was determined to die'

Judd said that she is still struggling to cope with the loss of her mother.

Desperate mom buys new dress for night out — then this 'monstrosity' shows up

Warning: The following fashion product images depict dramatizations of the actual fit.

Sickening video shows Chick-fil-A worker spitting into batter

Two Chick-fil-A workers in Tennessee have been fired after a sickening video emerged of one of them spitting into batter, according to a report.

Christian Bale on Leo DiCaprio: 'Any role anybody gets, it’s only because he passed'

If you're gonna lose, it might as well be to Leo. 

Top Treasury adviser called for 'reducing' police budgets, race-based policy

In November of last year, the Democracy Alliance released a report co-authored by Felicia Wong, insisting that the "old paradigms" that "excluded and divided" are out of date and that...

Well-dressed man spotted jumping across rooftop of NYC high-rise unmasked

The well-dressed worker was caught in a viral video mysteriously hopping from awning to awning hundreds of feet above the street on the roof of 90 West St. Tuesday.

Woman dies on United Airlines flight from Houston to London

A woman died of an apparent heart attack Wednesday on a United Airlines flight from Houston to London, where paramedics rushed to the plane at Heathrow Airport, officials said.

Wide receiver retires just two weeks after joining Tom Brady's Bucs

Just two weeks after joining Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the receiver is retiring from the NFL at the age of 33.

Texas murderer to be executed after fight to have pastor pray over him

A Texas death row inmate is set to be executed Wednesday after a lengthy Supreme Court battle to ensure his pastor could touch and pray over him as the lethal...

I lost my eyelashes in freak makeup accident, now I only have 4 left

One unlucky TikTok user put the adage “beauty is pain” to the test in a video viewed 17.3 million times.

'F--k him': Oscars voters say they'll never back Will Smith for 'Emancipation' awards

Apple plans to release the Smith-led Civil War drama on its streaming service in December.

Rep. Stefanik calls for 'transparency' on Biden's Delaware meetings

New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, the No. 3 House Republican, called for the release of records detailing who visits President Biden at his Delaware residences after the Secret Service claimed...

Favorites are dominating NHL betting – is that trend here to stay?

A betting preview of the 2022-23 NHL season. Will favorites continue their historic pace this year?

'Be afraid, be actually afraid': Media worried as Elon Musk nears Twitter deal

Other reporters and correspondents pushed fears and concerns ranging from threats to democracy, free speech and religious freedom.

This 'literal cave house' in Colorado can be yours for $2.45M

The owners of this home carved into Iron Mountain near Glenwood Springs lived there for decades, and the property provides access to an underground cave space.

Voters prefer GOP over Democrats on crime, immigration: poll

Republicans have the edge over Democrats ​on the question of which party can better handle crime and border security just over a month before the midterm elections, a poll released...

Khloé Kardashian blasts Kanye West, defends Kim: ‘Stop using our family’

“Please STOP tearing Kimberly down and using our family when you want to deflect.”

Former Chicago cop Johnny Lauder saves disabled mom from Hurricane Ian

After 45 minutes of swimming, walking, wading and pushing through the floodwater, former cop Johnny Lauder made it to his mother's house where he heard her screaming.

CDC fails to identify source of Wendy's E. coli outbreak

Many of the victims “ate burgers and sandwiches with romaine lettuce, but the specific ingredient that caused the outbreak could not be confirmed.”

Woman appears to be holding an iPhone in an 1860 painting

The internet has been bamboozled by a 162-year-old painting where a woman appears to be holding a smartphone.

Cop's post bragging about skinning, eating protected crocodile sparks outrage

One image shows a sizzling pan of meat chunks, harvested from their alleged crocodile victim.

Taylor Lorenz blasts Washington Post colleague over 'absurd, insensitive' COVID tweet

Lorenz responded on Twitter to a tweet by Helaine Olen, a columnist and contributor to The Washington Post opinion page.

Twitter's talks with Elon Musk threaten to drag on as stock drops: sources

Musk is scheduled to be deposed on Thursday in Austin, Texas.

New Meghan, Harry photo is a f–k you to the royal family

Photographer Misan Harriman released two photos taken during Markle and Harry’s trip to the United Kingdom right before the Queen’s passing on Sept. 8.

Graham Norton claims Harvey Weinstein forced his way onto his TV show

Chat show host Graham Norton has revealed the “worst ever guest” to appear on his sofa.

American tourist and NAACP leader vacationing in Turks and Caicos shot dead in ambush

Kent Carter (left), a Virginia realtor and local NAACP leader, was shot and killed when the vehicle he was traveling in (top right) on his way back from an excursion...

Dead LAPD cop was probing gang rape by colleagues: lawyer

A Los Angeles cop who died in what the department said was a training accident was actually killed for being a possible whistleblower – and was about to reveal information...

This is bet to make in Shohei Ohtani's final start of season

Shohei Ohtani almost certainly isn’t winning his second straight AL MVP award. He’ll have one last chance to make his case, anyway, when the Angels visit the A’s on the...

Video shows NYC teen gang pummel boy, steal his shoes

Video posted on social media shows a gang of teenagers swarming a 15-year-old boy on a Manhattan street, beating him and running off with his sneakers.

Thousands of Russian soldiers calling 'I Want To Live' surrender hotline: Ukraine

Ukraine's recently launched "I Want to Live" program allows Russian soldiers to call in and surrender in order to preserve their lives.

Aaron Judge's 62nd home run ball already has a $2 million offer

Aaron Judge's 62nd home run ball is one of the hottest commodities in MLB history.

Ukraine claims sex toy, pulled teeth found in 'torture chamber'

Ukrainian officials claim to have unearthed a "torture chamber" used by Russian troops -- finding yanked-out teeth, a sex toy and a gas mask used while burying prisoners alive.

'Jeopardy!' producer slams critics who don't like new rule changes

Fans know just how to push his buzzers.

Heroic moment man slaps bear in face to protect family caught on video

This protective papa was cross as a bear.

Aaron Judge's historic 62nd home run in photos

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge made history on Oct. 4, smashing his 62nd home run and passing Roger Maris as the American League home run king.

Remains of Pennsylvania teen missing since 1969 identified

The remains of Joan Marie Dymond, 14, were found on the ground of a former coal mining site in Newport Township.

'No matching pajamas, no fancy lights': TikTok mom's Christmas rules divide internet

A thrifty mum has gone viral on TikTok for suggesting an easy way to save money over the Christmas period. It involves banning three things that bring that extra bit of magic during the festive...

Insider opens up about navigating ESPN rivalries

Andrew Marchand and John Ourand celebrate one year of the sports media podcast by welcoming ESPN's Jeff Passan.

OPEC and Russia vote to slash oil output as they ignore Biden's pleas

The national average price of a gallon of gas hit $3.83 on Wednesday.

Mets still among our best bets to win World Series

The Mets might be worth buying the dip as the playoffs heat up. If not, we have two other picks, too.

Shop Aaron Judge jerseys on Amazon to celebrate his record-setting 62nd homer

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge made history on Tuesday, and we're all celebrating.

New creepy dating trends have experts worried

Everyone is turning to TikTok these days to get their dating advice.

NASA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launches

The launch of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 mission is expected to take place around noon Wednesday.

Basketball player goes viral for unforgettable name

Steeve Ho You Fat, a 34-year-old forward for the Metropolitans 92, had the internet buzzing over his last name in a game against the G League Ignite.

States that weaken concealed carry laws see spike in violent crime: Studies

The study focused on 36 states that weakened their concealed carry permit requirements between 1980 and 2019.

How to get tickets for Yankees games after Aaron Judge's home run record

We're all about the New York Yankees this week.

Take a shot on the underdog in this AL clash

Stitches is taking a flier on the underdog A's against Shohei Ohtani and the Angels in the final game of the regular season for both teams.

Woman, 58, jumps to death from NYC building: cops

The 58-year-old woman plunged from a third-floor window on Claremont Avenue near Tiemann Place in Manhattanville around 1:15 a.m., cops said.

Boy, 17, arrested in fatal shooting of fellow NYC teen Jordany Aracena

The teen – whose name was not released because he is a minor – was tracked down to his home Monday and nabbed by the Bronx Warrants Violent Felony Squad.

Aaron Judge's 62nd home run ball reignites Twitter rivalry

Aaron Judge's historic night Tuesday brought many folks together, including two Twitter rivals.

Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' to resume filming after settling Halyna Hutchins' wrongful death

Matthew Hutchins, the husband of the film’s director of photography who was shot and killed by Baldwin in October, will be an executive producer on the film and production is...

Top reasons office workers enjoy working in the office revealed

The work-from-home life isn't for everyone.

Philippines $4M lotto jackpot with 433 winners sparks calls for investigation

More than 400 people have each scored a piece of a $6 million lottery jackpot in the Philippines, sparking calls for an official investigation.

YouTuber Joel Haver addresses claims 'SNL' stole his sketch

The "SNL" sketch in question features the episode's guest host Miles Teller, Kenan Thompson, Heidi Gardner, Bowen Yang and Punkie Johnson as the Charmin bears.

What scary movie embodies your zodiac sign?

Horror movies regularly makes use of archetypes, (last girl, token, skeptic, killer, old person whose advice goes unheeded etc) and astrology, by and large is predicated upon them. With this...

$72 million Giants receiver's bizarre season takes another sad twist

Kenny Golladay's bizarre Giants season has taken another twist.

Jeffrey Dahmer interviewer reveals why killer ate victims

During these candid one-on-ones, the journalist attempted to delve into the mind of the man-eater, who had notoriously murdered 17 people — and ate some of their corpses.

Longtime NFL quarterback retires and just 'didn't tell anybody'

The No. 3 overall pick from the 2014 NFL Draft admitted he hadn't informed anyone of his retirement decision until going on the popular podcast this week.

Take this huge Champions League underdog today

Buyer beware on this huge favorite in Wednesday afternoon's matchup between Juventus and Maccabi Haifa.

Save up to $289 on these professional knife sets ASAP

Chop chop! Time is running out to score these knives.

Man slapped after proposing with Ring Pop at Toronto Blue Jays game

A public marriage proposal at a Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Socks Major League Baseball game over the weekend went horribly wrong, as shocked spectators watched on.

Braves legend taunts Mets after NL East ripped away

Braves legend Greg Maddux was all too happy to kick the Mets while they were down on Tuesday night, shortly after Atlanta clinched the NL East.

Which three zodiac signs are most likely to get fired?

Losing a job is one of life's great miseries and while there are myriad reasons for being let go, some zodiac signs are more than others are likely than others...

Elon Musk teases 'X' app that will do 'everything' after he closes Twitter deal

Billionaire Elon Musk teased his plans to create a mysterious app dubbed “X."

'Don't try to insert sex': Amazon exec says 'Rings of Power' won't be like 'GoT'

"We knew from the beginning that this was not our 'Game of Thrones'," Amazon Studios boss Jennifer Salke told Variety.

Princess Anne makes surprise stop in NYC, catches ferry over to Pete Davidson's home turf

Princess Anne became one of 70,000 passengers taking the Staten Island ferry each day.

Prince Harry was suspicious of palace staff, would hold 'loyalty tests': author

Prince Harry reportedly felt distrusting of his staff at Buckingham Palace and become even more "paranoid" about them once he began dating his now-wife, Meghan Markle.

New video shows California serial killer tied to 6 slayings 'on a mission'

Police in Stockton, California, released a surveillance video showing a person of interest in a serial killer investigation involving seven shootings, six of them fatal, dating back more than a...

Meta yanks internship offers in latest belt-tightening move by Mark Zuckerberg

The cuts are part of an expected reduction in the number of interns Meta hires across the globe in the coming year.

UK grandmother mauled to death by pack of American bulldogs

A 65-year-old UK woman was mauled to death by five American bulldogs – and a man has been arrested on owning a dog dangerously out of control.

Aaron Judge shares triumphant moment with wife after historic home run

Aaron Judge and his wife Samantha Bracksieck holding hands after he made history on Tuesday as the American League single-season home run record-holder after hitting his 62nd homer.

Aaron Judge hits 62nd homer to break Roger Maris’ record

The Yankees outfielder made history hitting his 62nd home run of the season in the Yankees’ 3-2 loss to the Rangers in Game 2 of a doubleheader to break Roger...

What striking out on Tyreek Hill says about the Jets' present, and their potential future

The Jets thought the had a deal for Tyreek Hill until he said he'd rather be in Miami. Are the pieces in place to make sure they don't get snubbed...

Why we’ll learn the truth about the Giants’ defense over the next four weeks

The Giants' pass defense has played well against a relatively soft run of quarterbacks, but that is all about to change quickly.

Marist College dad's alleged killer was suspect in recent murder: report

The man who allegedly shot dead Long Island dad Paul Kutz during Family Weekend at upstate Marist College was a key suspect in a recent murder case -- as well as...

Touching story behind fan who caught Yankees' other milestone home run: 'Saved my life'

Samantha Sheffield and 14-year-old son Braylon were in town from storm-ravaged Fort Myers, sitting in the lower deck in left field at Globe Life Field when Yankees rookie Oswald Peraza...

DeSantis blasts 'illegal alien' looters: 'I would drag them out by the collars'

Three of the four alleged looters busted in hurricane-ravaged Florida were illegal aliens, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis -- -- who said he'd like to "drag them out by the...

Megyn Kelly has some words for 'ratings killer' Trevor Noah and 'The Daily Show'

“He’s going away and they’re going to find a replacement and he's sort of making it sound like it was his choice," Kelly said  on her podcast Tuesday.

Chris Cuomo's NewsNation primetime debut is a ratings flop: Nielsen

The former CNN star's premiere on NewsNation pulled in just 147,000 total viewers on Monday night, according to figures released by Nielsen.

Aaron Judge got the Yankees this far, but how far can they take him in the playoffs?

Aaron Judge has been a one-man show for the Yankees this season, but he'll need a lot more help if the Yankees hope to carry him to a title.

Biden's Delaware visitors shrouded in mystery by Secret Service

The Secret Service says it checked again and still can't find any records that identify visitors to President Biden's Delaware residences — where he has spent roughly one-fourth of his...

Nobel chemistry prize awarded to 3 for attaching molecules

This year’s Nobel Prize in chemistry has been awarded in equal parts to Carolyn R. Bertozzi, Morten Meldal and K. Barry Sharpless for developing a way of “snapping molecules together”...

Russian TV protester confirms she has gone on the run

Russian TV journalist Marina Ovsyannikova, famous for staging an on-air protest against Russia's war in Ukraine, confirmed she had escaped house arrest over charges of spreading fake news again, saying...

Domino's worker displays kind act after birthday boy’s friends don’t show up to party

According to a post to the Domino’s Australia Facebook page, her son’s “peers hadn’t turned up to his birthday party”, so she needed to change the order to just one...

Dolly Parton mourns death of 'sister, friend' Loretta Lynn

The pair have been close pals for decades.

Injured Yankees veteran has shot to be on postseason roster

Matt Carpenter’s chances of being on the Yankees’ postseason roster are looking better.

Remembering country music star Loretta Lynn

The Post takes a look at the illustrious career of Grammy award-winning country singer Loretta Lynn.

Jeff McNeil to get big gift from Mets star if he wins batting title

Francisco Lindor plans to pay up if his double-play partner leads the National League in hitting.

Putin signs laws annexing 4 Ukrainian regions

Earlier this week, both houses of the Russian parliament ratified treaties making the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions part of Russia.

First date rules for women | Under the Covers with Danica Daniel

It’s been 27 years since the self-help book “The Rules” first rocked the dating world. Decades later, NYC author Eli Rallo is offering up her own list of 16 rules...

Mets face grueling gauntlet to just reach World Series

Besides maybe the Padres, their first-round opponents, the Mets face the toughest draw of any team entering this postseason derby.

Florida woman arrested for stabbing sister to death for flirting with her boyfriend

A 21-year-old Florida woman was charged with first-degree murder for allegedly stabbing her sister to death after learning she had been flirting with her boyfriend.

Aaron Judge's family on Yankees star's historic night: 'It’s all about him'

ARLINGTON, Texas — Aaron Judge’s family had a front-row seat to history Tuesday night at Globe Life Field. After the Yankees slugger crushed his record-breaking 62nd home run in the...

I'm a 60-year-old woman, people keep calling me 'sir'

Dear Abby helps a woman who keeps being mistaken for a man, a daughter who feels like her father doesn't want to talk to her, and a dad concerned about...

Family ‘stranded’ after shocking Airbnb discovery

In one clip she gave a tour of the rental property which looked nothing like what was advertised in photos.

Man in custody for kidnapping of California family

A person of interest has been taken into custody in connection to the kidnapping of a California family — including an 8-month-old baby — whose vehicle was found engulfed in...

Soap opera star found guilty in deadly road rage attack

Mexican soap opera star Pablo Lyle was found guilty in the 2019 death of a man he fatally punched in the head in a road rage attack, a jury ruled.

NC woman accused of trying to castrate her 5-year-old stepson

Bracey Renee Byrd is facing an attempted murder charge, as well as several other criminal charges in the alleged abuse of the boy.

Man slashed inside Times Square subway station

A 31-year-old man was slashed inside the Times Square subway station Tuesday night in the latest bout of violence within the Big Apple's mass transit system.

This Ranger becomes footnote in MLB home run history

Eleven different pitchers successfully avoided being on the wrong side of history after Aaron Judge hit his 61st homer. Jesus Tinoco was unlucky No. 12.

The Mets' playoff opponent is set

The Mets have their opponent for the first round of the 2022 MLB playoffs.

Norwalk man arrested in assault on youth football coach

A Fairfield coach told the Norwalk Hour the incident occurred after the game while players and coaches held a post-game meeting.

Connecticut man arrested for beating cat to death, dousing it with bleach

A Connecticut man and former politician who has a history of animal abuse was arrested Tuesday for allegedly dumping bleach onto a cat and beating it to death, police said.

New Ranger has game for NHL transition: 'I like contact'

Gustav Rydahl plays a North American game. Maybe that’s why the uninformed would never guess that the 28-year-old is taking his first crack at the NHL.

Texas man wanted in kidnapping and killing of ex-girlfriend

Texas police are on the hunt for a man with a history of domestic violence who is wanted in connection to the kidnapping and killing of his ex-girlfriend.

Putting an end to drug ODs at Ohana festival

California rock festival attendees were handed out anti-overdose kits and given lessons in how to use them over the weekend.

This historic Aaron Judge moment one you'll never forget

You will forget where you put your car keys, maybe as soon as this morning. But you will remember Aaron Judge swinging a bat at 7:07 p.m., Central time.

'Bodied everyone out': Fan was this close to catching Aaron Judge's home run ball

Section 31, Row 1, Seat 3 was the place to be to catch history — and perhaps a jackpot — on Tuesday night at Globe Life Field.