July 8, 2023

Alabama official walks back claim that 4 locals died doing dangerous 'boat-jumping' TikTok trend: report

Jim Dennis of Childersburg Rescue Squad in Alabama claimed a deadly TikTok trend killed four people — and then walked back his remarks days later, alleging that his statements were...

Lincoln Center hosts 500 couples in free, mass 'wedding' party

Dubbed "New York's Biggest Day," the event is part of Lincoln Center's "Summer for the City" program, which offers hundreds of free, festival type affairs -- including Saturday's second annual...

Yankees' batting crisis may force Brian Cashman to change this precedent

In his quarter of a century as a general manager, Brian Cashman has never fired a coach during a season. Could that change this year?

Yankees' touted prospect in similar mold as Aaron Judge

Has Aaron Judge’s mere existence led the Yankees to their next Aaron Judge? The Yankees and Spencer Jones likely hope so.

$100M Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 50,000-foot expansion given go-ahead to 'better serve the community'

The massive project aims to evolve the experience for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame visitors and amp up its connection to its Ohio homeland.

Gregg Popovich signs five-year deal with Spurs worth $80 million

Gregg Popovich is now going to have many years now to coach French big man Victor Wembanyama. Popovich, the NBA's all-time winningest coach, has agreed to a new five-year contract...

Biden catches some sun after rough week involving cocaine at White House, granddaughter drama and controversial economic plan

The President sported blue swim trunks adorned with sea turtles and a white polo shirt as he sunk his toes in the sand alongside First Lady Jill.

1-year-old dies after mom ran her over while moving car near family home: cops

A 1-year-old Arizona girl died after her mother ran her over while moving her car near the family’s home, police said.

Disturbing videos show deranged gunman killing elderly man, shooting 'random' pedestrians in broad daylight in NYC

Chilling footage reveals the moment a scooter-riding madman casually motored around a Queens neighborhood Saturday, shooting unsuspected pedestrians.

Three teens accused of murder after egging incident goes haywire: police

Sydney Maughon, 18, Jeremy Munson, 18, and McKenzie Davenport, 19, were arrested for allegedly murdering a man after egging his house Monday.

Mets players really think Francisco Lindor should have been an All-Star

Brandon Nimmo and other Mets players firmly believed Francisco Lindor was snubbed by not being named to the All-Star team.

Fantasy baseball: Use the All-Star break wisely to reassess needs

Before digging into specific names, it is important to do a full assessment of your team. Figure out in which categories you are weakest and how much extra attention they...

Biden's word salad explanation of his economic plan kowtows to teamsters

If 30,000 blue-collar workers are laid off, you can chalk it up to Bidenomics — the one that Sleepy Joe won’t fess up to while stumbling through one of his...

Electric MLB rookie uses unreal speed to steal three bases in two-pitch span

Elly De La Cruz already proclaimed himself as "the fastest man in the world," and his performance on Saturday only makes that statement look more true.

NBA reveals details of new in-season tournament

Coming soon: the NBA Cup. The NBA unveiled the details Saturday of its inaugural in-season tournament.

The blueprint is set to end Biden's shaky reign in the White House

Recent polls compiled by RealClearPolitics show President Biden with an approval rating of 42%, with the number in the mid-30s when it comes to his handling of the economy.

City's wildfire hearing and more: Letters to the Editor — July 9, 2023

The East Coast is once again experiencing air quality concerns as smoke from Canadian wildfires.

Liberty stars put on a show in hard-fought win

The dynamic duo of Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart each scored 20-plus points to lead the Liberty to an 80-76 win over the Storm on Saturday. 

Ancient 'Ivory Man' tomb found in Spain actually belonged to powerful woman: researchers

Now dubbed the “Iron Lady,” the ornately decorated tomb contained lavish items ranging from a rock crystal dagger and ivory tusks.

It's time for MLB to fix this ridiculous draft rule

Would you tune in to watch the draft if you heard one or the other was working to get into the top five?

Yankees ace strengthens case to get All-Star start

Gerrit Cole is confident he finally has made a strong enough case for a “dream come true” honor. 

Grizzly bear seriously injures 21-year-old woman planting trees in park: officials

The bear bluff-charged her before launching its attack.

Vandal nabbed for spray-painting statue at Brooklyn Church: NYPD

Jonathan Bulik, who lives near the church, was taken to a hospital for a psychological evaluation and charged with criminal mischief as a hate crime, cops said.

Ex-Panthers coach slams experience in Carolina as 'purifying fire'

Matt Rhule has a new job, and now, he's speaking openly about his previous employer.

Americans favor Prince Harry more than Prince William, despite 'Spare' and Spotify backlash: poll

Americans fancy Prince Harry more than Prince William, despite the Duke of Sussex airing the royals' dirty laundry in "Spare," a new poll found — and they like their own...

Cancer-stricken NY mom of 3 who posted about assisted suicide over 'predatory' custody battle dead

Catherine Kassenoff, 54, who posted on social media that she was about to undergo assisted suicide in Switzerland because of a grueling custody battle, died overseas on May 27.

'Monster' charged for strangling ex's 2-year-old daughter to death with cellphone charger: feds

Rashad Trice, 26, was charged Friday with kidnapping and killing Wynter Cole Smith, as well as sexually assaulting and stabbing the girl's mother, Symari Cole, who is his ex-girlfriend.

RFK Jr. denounces Biden's plan to send cluster bombs to Ukraine: 'Stop the ceaseless escalation!'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Saturday slammed President Biden for his plan to send indiscriminately lethal cluster bombs to Ukraine -- suggesting that the choice ran afoul of Biden's own...

MLB 2023 All-Star Celebrity Softball Game

Tune-in now to watch the MLB’s 2023 All-Star Celebrity Softball game live from Seattle’s T-Mobile Park.

Petition demanding firing of cop who fatally shot harmless golden retriever goes viral

A petition demanding Officer Palmer's removal after he fatally shot Dixie has gained more than 25,000 signatures with words of support coming in from all over.

Former 'SportsCenter' anchor marries NBAer one week after ESPN layoff

NBA center Frank Kaminsky and former SportsCenter anchor Ashley Brewer celebrated their wedding with a ceremony in Los Cabos, Mexico on Friday.

Survivors of Birmingham 'Children's Crusade' thank FDNY officers who stood up for them 60 years ago

On Monday, four of the roughly 5,000 protesters of the Birmingham "Children's Crusade," now elderly, will be in New York to thank officers of the FDNY for going against Birmingham...

FBI to exhume body of woman featured on Netflix series 'The Keepers'

Joyce Malecki was found dead Nov. 11, 1969, at Fort Meade in Maryland and is buried at Baltimore's Loudon Park Cemetery.

University rescinds reprimand for professor who failed student for using term 'biological woman'

According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, the professor's reprimand will be removed from her personal file.

Megan Rapinoe will retire from women's soccer at the end of the 2023 season

Breaking News Now: Megan Rapinoe will retire from women's soccer at the end of the 2023 season. She will retire after playing final World Cup for USWNT.

Top Rockets draft pick expected to miss rest of Summer League with injury

Amen Thompson’s 2023 NBA Summer League is likely over. 

Ruthless robber holds up toy store with frightened kids inside: horrifying video

The gun-wielding crook entered Teddy Bears El Paraiso in Mesa on April 16 around 1:30 p.m. and ordered six customers, including children as young as 8 years old, into the...

Speedy Rangers prospect begins next steps of development with high hopes

The Rangers were conducting speed-skating drills and timing each player as they went one by one, and Sykora was the fastest from the goal line to the opposite blue line.

Tigers toss combined no-hitter against Blue Jays: 'Something special'

It was the 20th combined no-hitter in MLB history.

Northwestern players reveal alleged hazing included 'barbaric' and 'inhumane' sexual acts: report

A current player claimed coach Pat Fitzgerald, who was suspended without pay for two weeks, might have been aware of the hazing.

Mets righty makes All-Star Game with stellar first half

Mets star Pete Alonso will have some company in Seattle next week after Kodai Senga was named as a National League All-Star replacement on Saturday.

Wagner mercenary group set to move to Belarus after aborted coup

The Wagner mercenary group is reportedly prepared to relocate to Belarus as part of the deal it struck with Russia following its aborted mutiny against Moscow's leadership.

Biden accused of 'scarring' estranged 4-year-old granddaughter: New York Times op-ed

“Callously scarring Navy’s life, just as it gets started, undercuts that," wrote Maureen Dowd.

Think the Yankees, Mets annoyances can’t get a little nuttier? Try 1973

Its nice to have an easy reference point that things could always be a little crazier, a little zanier, a little nuttier. It's nice to remember 1973.

Foster dog who got 1 month to live lives another year, completing bucket list

Annie, a 19-year-old black Labrador retriever mix, was surrendered to a Dallas animal shelter in June 2022.

Star's power surge sparks Yankees in impressive win to end losing streak

The Yankees hit three homers — including the first multi-homer game from Giancarlo Stanton in more than a year — in their victory against the Cubs.

Massive cybersecurity breach hits biggest US law firms

Kirkland & Ellis, K&L Gates and Proskauer Rose were targeted, along with 50 other multinational corporations last month, according to the ransomware group Clop, which took responsibility for the hack.

NYC Duane Reades push morning-after pill at checkout but lock up socks and chocolate

“That should be locked up behind the counter,” said a stunned shopper. “The priorities are backwards.”

Family of serial shoplifter, who was killed by CVS worker, 'prayed' for him to get off drugs

The family of a serial shoplifter who was stabbed to death by a worker at a Midtown CVS this week said they tried to get the victim off drugs, to...

Zelensky acknowledges Ukraine unlikely to join NATO during war

Ukraine's bid to join NATO will likely be put on hold until the war with Russia has concluded.

Construction workers discover 'intact' marble head in Rome

Construction workers in the historic centre of Rome have made an incredible discovery of a marble head likely to have belonged to a female divinity.

6 killed in fiery plane crash in Southern California, second deadly wreck at airport this week

All six passengers aboard a small plane were killed in a fiery wreck in Southern California early Saturday morning, according to officials, marking the second deadly crash in the area...

Deep dive into the Knicks and NBA Summer League

NY Post Sports Reporter Zach Braziller joins Dexter Henry to discusse the Knicks and NBA Summer League.

Treasury secretary bows to Chinese counterpart, ripped for showing US weakness

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen bowed to her Chinese counterpart multiple times without reciprocation in Beijing Saturday -- a protocol error that critics flagged as a sign of American weakness.

'Insidious: The Red Door' came knocking at the box office

"Insidious: The Red Door" came knocking at the box office, raking in $15.225 million on its opening night Friday.

Rangers' rare free agency bargain is everything you'd hope: 'Wants to win the Cup'

Blake Wheeler took less to come to New York on a one-year, over-35 deal for an $800,000 cap hit plus a potential bonus package of up to $300,000.

Here are all the signs that the imploded Titanic sub was doomed

OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush ignored myriad hair-raising red flags about the company's Titan submersible in the years leading up to last month's doomed Titanic voyage. 

Scooter-riding gunman shoots 4, kills 87-year-old man in Queens

A scooter-riding gunman shot four people in Brooklyn and Queens early Saturday, killing an elderly man and leaving three others hurt in a span of 12 minutes before he was...

Tourist dies after going down water slide at 5-star hotel

Ali Cilga, 65, was allegedly cautioned not to slide head first at an unidentified five-star resort in Turkey, according to local media reports.

Keeping neighborhoods safe — and officers in uniform

Low morale and a luck of trust between communities and precincts has depleted police forces since the death of George Floyd.

This is bet to make Panama-Qatar CONCACAF Gold cup battle

The 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup has reached the knockout stage and there are not many surprises in the final eight teams remaining.

Teen arrested in connection to mass shooting at block party that killed 2, injured 28: cops

The 17-year-old suspect, who was not named, has not been charged with firing a gun at the block party, which injured 28 individuals and left two dead.

Oscar-winner Diablo Cody says she struggled to make Barbie 'feminist girl-boss', quit movie: 'S--t the bed'

'I couldn’t figure it out because that’s not what Barbie is,' 'Juno' screenwriter Diablo Cody claimed in a recent interview.

1 in 22 people is a psychopath here's how you can spot them

An expert has revealed the five most common traits of a psychopath. Could you be one without realizing it?

Yankees slugger's moonshot off third deck leaves Aaron Boone in awe

Home runs don’t often land where Giancarlo Stanton launched his drought-breaking blast. 

Giants corner shares story behind strange London sideline video: 'This can go south'

Darnay Holmes has set the record straight on last season’s viral sideline video.

Heat relief heading for New York — other parts of US aren’t as lucky

After soaring temperatures baked the Big Apple this week, New Yorkers will see some relief over the coming days, but with the threat of some minor flooding -- and other...

Robert De Niro's grandson, 19, laid to rest in NYC funeral: 'No one is doing well'

Robert De Niro showed up in a black SUV around 9:20 and was escorted inside the funeral home by security.

Zelensky thanks troops at iconic Snake Island on 500th day of war

Zelensky said that retaking the Black Sea island "is a great proof that Ukraine will regain every bit of his territory."

I was cut as a bridesmaid in my brother's wedding after spending thousands -- I'm going on vacation instead

Reddit users rallied to support a woman who claims she was booted from her brother's wedding after she spent thousands of dollars as a bridesmaid.

Why the end of affirmative action is good for black science students

Contrary to conventional thinking, students of color who are majoring in STEM programs benefit from then end of race-based admissions policies.

Betting picks and strategy for UFC 290 tonight

Alexander Volkanovski matches up with Yair Rodriguez ahead of UFC 290 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

I'm an ex-paramedic — here's why you shouldn't give kids marshmallows

This is tough news to swallow.

Why this coach's hiring may have foiled James Harden's Rockets return

The Rockets' plans for James Harden apparently changed once Ime Udoka walked in the door.

Women's soccer legend announces retirement and World Cup plans

This will be the last ride for Megan Rapinoe.

Alleged killer of beloved bald eagle turns self in — as 'devastated' residents demand answers

A poacher who allegedly killed a beloved bald eagle in Mount Pleasant Township, Pennsylvania, later turned themselves in — but locals are fuming at the lack of information on the...

Why it may be tricky for teams to find game-changing bat at MLB trade deadline

The teams who are sellers now are so bad that it is difficult to find desirable bats.

Former Playboy Playmate reveals what happened on her first nude photoshoot

Former Playboy Playmate Lauren Anderson blacked out at her first nude photoshoot for the brand's reality show -- where she later won first place.

Fox MLB's broadcast duo talk chemistry, All-Star Game storylines

The Fox Sports baseball announcing team of John Smoltz and Joe Davis make the call for some All-Star Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby.

WWII sailor from N.J.'s remains found close to 80 years later

After almost 80 years, a World War II sailor's remains, which were once declared "non-recoverable" were returned to his New Jersey home.

New York City's out of control migrant shelter crisis must end

Solutions must be found — and fast — for New York City's out of control shelter crisis.

I’m a sexy mom — government-funded childcare allows me to keep up my looks

"I’ve been getting ready for my day for an average of 2 hours a day (full glam) since I was 15 years of age, motherhood was not going to change...

One dead, two hurt overnight in more NYC shootings and stabbings

A woman was fatally stabbed in the Bronx and two people were shot in separate incidents in Queens and Brooklyn overnight, police said.

Dennis Rodman's girlfriend was completely against his face tattoo of her: 'What're you doing?!'

Dennis Rodman got a tattoo of his girlfriend on his face -- against her wishes.

Aaron Judge leaves door open for attending All-Star festivities in Yankees contradiction

Aaron Judge still hasn’t made up his mind about attending next week’s All-Star Game festivities in Seattle.

Home health aide squandered CEO's $2M estate meant for disabled relative: NY AG

Janina Lewandowska failed "to fully and accurately account" for all of Dolores Morrissey's assets, the attorney general said in May.

Man who allegedly kidnapped girl to be 'sex slave' and stuffed her in suitcase caught on video

Bittar allegedly kidnapped the child with his girlfriend Gesielly Souza Vieira, 22, who allegedly pushed the girl into the car and held a chloroform-soaked cloth to her face while Bittar...

Controversial track star takes home 100m title two years after drug suspension

Sha'Carri Richardson took the 100-meter title with a time of 10.82 seconds at the U.S. Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon on Friday.

French military commander recalls chaos of recent riots

Henri, 48, of the Gendarmerie Air Forces, recounted to The Post handling the looting and violence sparked in France by a fatal police shooting.

NYC influencers highlight best spots for 'sugar daddies,' 'finance bros'

These Big Apple influencers know where men with money wine and dine – and now they’re dishing on the best spots for finding "wealthy bachelors,” “sugar daddies” and “finance bros.”

NYC cat 'rescuer' collared for alleged animal abuse was ratted out by volunteers

The head of Queens animal rescue Cats of Meow York, which has more than 12,000 Instagram followers, has been arrested for alleged animal abuse.

It's the summer of Barbie — and it can't end fast enough

From high-fashion to AirBnB, the forthcoming Barbie movie is taking over culture and commerce.

The real mafia was much more involved in 'The Godfather' than anyone knew

The making of "The Godfather" required plenty of hard bargains and even casting deals with real-life mobsters, including the leaders of the Bufalino and Colombo crime families.

Stitches riding with former Yankee and the road team in this MLB clash

Andrew Heaney, a former Yankee, will lead the visiting Rangers past the Nationals on Saturday afternoon.

Female East Hampton police officer alleges harassment, cops called sex assaults 'Montauk love stories'

East Hampton Police Officer Andrea Kess claimed that male officers in the department made an “incalculable number of sexually offensive comments” during her seven years on the job.  

Biden's Treasury Department slammed for woke equity expansion: 'Wasteful spending'

President Biden’s Treasury Department is expanding its own bureaucracy with woke functionaries bent on chasing "diversity, equity, and inclusion."

Breaking down the Mets current six game winning streak

The host of The Subway to Shea Podcast Anthony Rivera joins Dexter Henry to talk about the Mets current 6-game winning streak.

Shark feasts on school of fish off South Carolina coast, wild video shows

An Instagram video captures an apex predator devouring a large bait ball off the beach at Pawley's Island, which is north of the Santee River.

'Hot head' Ex-DOC captain caught assaulting graphic designer delivering shirts on video: 'He beat the s--t out of me'

Video provided to The Post allegedly shows the moment Marc Silverman threw a flurry of punches at Christopher Spinella after Spinella, a graphic designer, delivered of a box of t-shirts...

Today's Iconic Moment in NY Sports History: Yankees sweep the Mets in MLB’s first 2-ballpark doubleheader since 1903

July 8th 2000: The two teams kicked off the day at Shea Stadium where the Yankees got the win 4 to 2. After game one, the two teams got onto...

French police ban anti-cop demonstration in Paris after week of rioting

As police banned an anti-cop demonstration in Paris, officials in small towns throughout France complained about being targeted in anti-police protests this week

Original Beatles drummer to headline 'Best' fantasy rock camp in Manhattan

Pete Best -- who was the Beatles original drummer -- believes the Fab Four wouldn't have missed a beat if he had not been 86'd all those years ago.

Percentage of pet owners who say their animals are members of the family

Nearly all pet owners, 97 percent to be exact, say their pets are part of their family, according to a new survey by Pew Research Center.

The women behind Rolling Stones' 'strut and glamour' were even cooler than the band

These ladies -- artists and individuals in their own right -- were “the real rebels, progressives and contrarians,�� Elizabeth Winder argues.

Ex- Cy Young candidate shines in Blue Jays return after demotion: 'Waiting for this'

Alek Manoah's return to the big leagues went as well as he could have hoped.

Slow and steady: Annual Snail Racing World Championships return to England

An annual snail racing event in England is making a comeback post pandemic.

NYC girl wins $4M settlement for crash that killed her dad 9 years ago

Nearly a decade after her father was killed in a horrific crash, Lailonni Daisy Willis is set to receive a $4M settlement from the trucking company blamed for his death.

Britney Spears fans troll Victor Wembanyama after NBA Summer League debut

Britney Spears fans came out in full force when Victor Wembanyama struggled in his NBA Summer League debut.

Portland health honchos distribute foil, straws to drug users in ‘harm reduction’ effort

Health officials will begin distributing tin foil, straws and snorting kits to drug users throughout Portland this month, officials said.

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I'm a thrift shopper — I found a signed Winston Churchill letter for $1

The note, dated April 19, 1955, reads: "Thank you so much for your kind message. It gave me much pleasure."

How probing death taught me more about life: A NYC medical investigator's story

Barbara Butcher came back to life by investigating death. 

NJ Mexican restaurant serves up strict dress code — despite its modest location next to convenience store

A Mexican restaurant in New Jersey is serving up a strict dress code -- despite the fact that it's on a truck route next to a QuickChek.

Dutch PM seeks permission from king for crisis government after collapse over immigration policy

Dutch PM Mark Rutte is scheduled to meet with King Willem-Alexander to seek permission for a caretaker government after the collapse of his administration over immigration policy

Groupies, overdoses, a whirlwind of excess: How I survived on the road with Guns N’ Roses

"I saw it all: the highlights, the lowlights, the good, the bad, and the just plain strange," writes Craig Duswalt of his time with Guns N' Roses. 

Ex-Giants head coach joining Deion Sanders' staff at Colorado

Pat Shurmur is making a return to collegiate coaching with Deion Sanders at Colorado.

First passenger ever banned by LIRR sexually assaulted pregnant conductor: suit

A pregnant LIRR conductor was sexually assaulted by a crazed, wine-soaked passenger while she tried to collect his fare, according to court filings.

NYC DOE communications chief 'asked to leave' after PR snafus

Michael Vaughn, the communications chief at the city Department of Education, has quit in the wake of a series of public relations misfires.

Fighter's UFC debut called off after finding rare brain disease

Josiah Harrell, a would-be UFC debutant, will be undergoing brain surgery instead of stepping into the octagon after an MRI uncovered an illness.

Former World's Strongest Man, powerlifting champion dead at 78 after car crash

Don Reinhoudt, who won the 1979 World's Strongest Man competition, has died in a car crash in upstate New York. He was 78 years old.

Meta's 'Twitter-Killer' is more of the same — another tech war where we may be casualties

Threads from Meta promises to be yet another social media app that brings out the worst in users -- and the company itself.

Secrets of the citizen sleuths: How wave of real-crime fanatics are causing chaos

Sky-rocketing interest in true crime has created a generation of "citizen sleuths" — but many cause more harm than good.

iWant iPad: Score a like-new iPad Air and Beats Flex headphones for only $100

You know what they say about an Apple deal a day...

Rikers inmate brazenly shoots rap music video inside jail

Taquan Jones, an alleged member of Brownsville's notorious Choo gang, was indicted in 2020 and posted the video on social media in March, officials said.

GOP pol's decision to stay in NYC’s new Asian district race could give seat to Dems

Vito LaBella is remaining in the race on the Conservative line -- potentially splitting votes and costing the GOP a shot at scoring a high-stakes seat.

Daughter of man fatally run over by Parks employee at Coney Island sues NYC

A sleeping man was accidentally killed by a city Parks employee -- and it took two months for authorities to tell his family he was dead, his daughter said in a...

New Yorkers' 'social media sins' are the worst in the US: survey

More than half of New Yorkers admitted to sending nudes or writing mean messages, according to a new study. 

Suck up savings with this wireless Dyson alternative, on sale for $180 ahead of Prime Day

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Felon looking for Tinder romance just weeks before heading to prison

A convicted Queens pharmacist headed to prison is not shy about letting suitors know that the clock is ticking to swipe right.

Concealed carry law targets Jewish NYers 'where children are': Kars4Kids CEO's suit

Eliyohu Mintz, whose Jewish charity runs a summer camp upstate, claims the 2022 concealed carry law leaves Jews vulnerable to antisemitic attacks.

Jalen Wilson aced his college career, but carving out a role with the Nets will be his toughest test yet

Last year Jalen Wilson helped lead Kansas to the 2022 NCAA title; now he’ll try to make it in the NBA with the Nets. It won't be easy.

NYC pushes tranq addicts to use flesh-rotting drug under supervision — without a path to quit

Health officials' plan for dealing with skyrocketing overdoses of the so-called “zombie drug” xylazine excludes any mention of how to get unhooked.

Why naturally renewing 'mass timber' is the building block of the future

The mass-timber industry is quietly emerging as sustainable solution to construction industry pollution -- but it remains heavily regulated, particularly in NYC.

Miss America's living nightmare in a century of scandals

Miss America winners divulge decades of bad behavior in the series "Secrets of Miss America," out July 10 on A&E.

Bet on the backstop in Monday's Home Run Derby

The man with the worst odds to win the Home Run Derby on Monday night may have the biggest advantage.

Migrant mom straps infant to her back to sell churros in N YC subway station during ongoing asylum-seeker surge

“If I don’t [sell], then my kids won’t have food to eat,” 32-year-old Nataly, who declined to give her last name, told The Post in Spanish at the Times Square...

Long Island shark attacks on record-setting pace after 5 swimmers bit so far this summer

Long Island shark bites are happening at a fast and furious pace this year, one that is soon likely to shatter its record eight attacks in 2022.

NYPD exodus continues as cops feel 'squeezed from every direction'

Former NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell stepped down amid a steady stream of New York’s Finest beating her to the exits, according to new data.

8 people injured in shooting at El Paso party

A shooting at a party in Texas wounded eight people on Friday night, according to a news report.

Kentucky man who killed his girlfriend's daughter learns his fate

A man in Kentucky was sentenced to 50 years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend's daughter. Dakota Hill pleaded guilty in late May to the murder of Serenity McKinney, who...

Carlos Rodon's solid Yankees' debut a silver lining in ugly loss

Take out the negativity of the Yankees’ offense spending another nine innings flailing and it wasn’t too bad a night for Carlos Rodon.

Nets' comeback try falls short in Summer League opener

The Nets opened NBA Summer League play by spotting the Cavaliers an 18-point lead, then storming back into the lead, only to lose, 101-97.

Yankees' shaky left-field situation takes another turn for worse

Round and round the Yankees’ left field carousel goes. Where it will stop nobody knows — though it may take a trade to finally address the issue.

Aaron Rodgers looks ripped as he gears up for Jets season

Aaron Rodgers sure looks in game shape already.

Ex-Yankee has resurrected career with Cubs after stint in Korea

The Yankees' could use a left fielder such as Mike Tauchman, now with the Cubs, to give them a lift this season.

US Postal Service raising stamp prices Sunday

The cost of a "forever" stamp for first-class mail is rising from 63 to 66 cents Sunday as part of increased mailing prices approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission earlier this year...

Plumes of Saharan dust could impact air quality, sunsets over Florida

The first plume of Saharan dust to impact the Southeast during the summer has the potential to influence air quality and make for dramatic sunrise and sunset colors this weekend.

Dear Abby: My hubby can't handle that I have male friends

Dear Abby advises a woman whose husband objects to her friendships with men and another woman who can't afford to host her friends for dinner due to their heavy drinking.

Flying like a bird: Orioles outfielder robs Twins star -- again -- with home-run stealing grab

Byron Buxton is probably getting tired of Cedric Mullins by now, right?

Calif. governor to stop fighting against parole for Manson follower who has been in prison for more than 50 years

“She’s just grateful that people are recognizing that she’s not the same person that she was when she committed the murders.”

How Nets view Ben Simmons' health before training camp

Ben Simmons was shut down last season due to a nerve impingement in his bad back.

Mets' extra-inning rally propels Amazin's to sixth straight victory

The battle of two disappointing high-payroll teams trying to resurrect their seasons ended with the Mets celebrating their longest winning streak of the year. 

Long Island HS football player taken off life support after collapsing during summer workout drills: report

"We're at the beginning of the final stages of my brother," Robert’s brother, Steven Bush, said.

Woman busted with comically fake New York state inspection sticker

Police didn't have to inspect this too closely to realize it was a fake.

Steve Bannon’s former lawyers awarded $480K after ex-White House adviser stiffed them 

A New York judge on Friday awarded ex-White House adviser Steve Bannon’s former legal team more than $480,000 after the Trump administration official stiffed them on payment. 

California 'serial killer' — likened to Ted Bundy — arrested in slayings of 3 Mexican prostitutes

US authorities were acting on an extradition request from Mexican investigators, who had been hunting for the man they called a "serial killer" since November 2022.

Marcus Smart opens up about Ja Morant, joining Memphis Grizzlies

Marcus Smart plans to extend his leadership role off the court in Memphis this season. 

How Victor Wembanyama fared in his Spurs Summer League debut

Eventually, the buzz died down in Victor Wembanyama's Spurs Summer League debut. Then, reality hit.

Rep. Jamie Raskin says he won’t run for open Maryland Senate seat in 2024

Rep. Jamie Raskin announced Friday that he will not run for outgoing Sen. Ben Cardin’s Senate seat in Maryland and will instead seek re-election to his current House seat.

Victor Wembanyama gets posterized in forgettable Spurs debut

Top NBA draft pick Victor Wembanyama's NBA Summer League debut was memorable -- but mostly for all the wrong reasons.

Former MVP, Cubs outfielder could be answer to Yankees' hitting, outfield woes

If Bellinger has undergone a transformation, the Bronx Bombers are nothing like their old selves.

Dutch government collapses over immigration policy as cabinet offers resignation to king

The crisis was triggered by a push by Prime Minister Mark Rutte's conservative VVD party to limit the flow of asylum seekers to the Netherlands, which two of his four-party...