September 19, 2017
Yankees thump Twins again to close in on wild-card spot
Barring a strange ending to a long trip the Yankees aren’t going to win the AL East. That will go to the Red Sox and leave the Yankees with the...
City officials powerless to stop reckless charter bus companies
The city is powerless to stop unsafe charter bus companies like the one implicated in Monday’s deadly crash in Queens — leaving local officials at the mercy of the federal...
Professor offers students extra credit for examples of 'white privilege'
A professor at San Diego State University offered extra credit to her students for filling out a "White Privilege Checklist" ― which provided "examples" of ways people are privileged "because...
Nets GM's legacy hinges on D'Angelo Russell
Nets general manager Sean Marks admits D’Angelo Russell has to become a better defender and a better leader. Whether the enigmatic young point guard actually can do so likely will...
Consulting firm could be One Vanderbilt's next large tenant
The 1,400-foot-tall One Vanderbilt now rising next to Grand Central Terminal may finally have its second large tenant. Sources advise that McKinsey & Co. is seriously looking at a lease...
Trump takes to Twitter to mock low Emmy ratings
A sarcastic President Trump gloated Tuesday about low viewership of the Emmy Awards — implying that non-stop bashing of his White House led to dismal numbers. “I was saddened to...
Manafort wiretap revelations give Trump supporters new ammunition
Reports that federal authorities wiretapped his former campaign chairman Paul Manafort only bolster the president’s claim that the Obama administration was listening in at Trump Tower, supporters of the commander...
Chirlane McCray unveils initiative for LGBTQ community
City First Lady Chirlane McCray wants New Yorkers to know there’s always a way “out.” McCray, who has written of being a lesbian when she fell for future Mayor Bill...
Mining company scrutinized over potential merger
Antitrust worries have come to light in the sunscreen sector. Tronox, a Stamford, Conn.-based mining company, is getting scrutinized by regulators for its $2.2 billion deal to buy the titanium...
Adam Moss not looking to take Graydon Carter's job
Scratch Adam Moss from the short list to take the helm at Vanity Fair, whose current boss, Graydon Carter, is exiting in December after a 25-year run. Moss, the 60-year-old...
Vanbarton Group to buy Vogue building for $315M
The Vanbarton Group has outplayed a field of global bidders to sign a contract to buy The Vogue — a 320-unit apartment building with offices, retail and parking at 990...
AJ Ramos blows save in horrific homecoming as Mets fall in 10
MIAMI — AJ Ramos’ homecoming couldn’t have gone much worse. In his first appearance against his former team since the July 28 trade that sent him to the Mets, the...
Puerto Rico warns 'evacuate or die' as Maria approaches
Hurricane Maria left a trail of “widespread destruction” on the small island of Dominica on Tuesday, then took aim at the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico as a potentially...
Wiretaps may prove Trump right — and that's absolutely terrifying
Over the years, a curious habit has taken hold at the United Nations. A body designed to strengthen the best of humanity has too often become a font of doublespeak...
Stitches “The Animal” Steeled
Hey! What’s all this laying around? What? Over? Did you say over? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Well...
Red Bulls may be playing biggest game in franchise history
Wednesday’s U.S. Open Cup final isn’t just the biggest game of the Red Bulls’ season. It may be the biggest game they have ever played in any season. Wednesday’s clash...
Immigration firm moves uptown to 1400 Broadway
A worldwide immigration firm is crossing Wall Street to resettle uptown. Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy has signed a 108,000-square-foot deal for the entire eighth through 10th floors at...
Forbes brothers celebrate 100-year anniversary with throwback gala
Brothers Steve, Timothy, Christopher and Robert Forbes are partying likes it’s 1999 as Forbes Media tosses a throwback gala to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the magazine founded by their...
Cops suspect colleagues may have drugged, gang-raped Rikers guard
A Rikers Island guard claims she was drugged, gang-raped and threatened at a Queens house party — and cops suspect the attackers are her colleagues, police sources told The Post....
Cris 'Cyborg' Justino: I'll fight Rousey — inside a WWE ring
Cris “Cyborg” Justino was once itching for a chance to enter the UFC ring with Ronda Rousey. Now, with that opportunity on the table, it is apparently far less enticing....
Connecticut hedge-fund manager plans run for governor
Connecticut needs a hedge-fund manager to solve its problems. That’s according to 48-year-old David Stemerman, who said Tuesday he will shut down his hedge fund Conatus Capital to explore a...
Toys 'R' Us' strange silence forced its bankruptcy
It wasn’t what Toys ‘R’ Us said, but what it didn’t say, that forced it into bankruptcy this week. Last week, the struggling toy giant abruptly canceled appointments with manufacturers...
De Blasio's newest city agency: Office of Nightlife
The City That Never Sleeps meets the Government That Always Grows. Mayor de Blasio went to a funky Brooklyn nightclub Tuesday night to sign a bill creating a new city...
'Netflix for theaters' sending industry into a frenzy
Mitch Lowe has created a monster fit for the big screen. The chief executive of MoviePass took a sleepy, little-known, 20,000-member movie subscription service on Aug. 15 and injected pure...
Mike Maccagnan was right in getting rid of these ex-Jets
There was a lot of hand-wringing this winter and spring over who the Jets let go as they tore down the roster, but so far Mike Maccagnan looks like he...
Corporate America still using Equifax-like software even after hack
There are 50,000 potential Equifaxes looming on the horizon. Corporate America has been slow to update its open-source software, even in the wake of the Equifax hack that exposed 143...
Why Jann Wenner is fuming over upcoming biography
Jann Wenner is furious about the soon-to-be-released biography “Sticky Fingers,” which chronicles his 50 years at the helm of Rolling Stone. Wenner revoked an invitation for author Joe Hagan to...
Meet 3 of many Jets fans staying away from MetLife in droves
When the Jets kick off Sunday afternoon against the Dolphins at MetLife Stadium, Jeff Cohen figures he will be wrapping up a round of golf. Dom Florenza will be heading...
Gun-wielding FBI agents busted into Manafort's home while he was asleep
Agents took an unusually tough approach in executing a search warrant.
Hurricane José hits East Coast, causes flooding along NJ and Long Island
Hurricane José churned up the East Coast on Tuesday, creating dangerous rip currents and causing flooding along New Jersey and Long Island. A tropical-storm warning remained in effect for parts...
Alex Gordon hits MLB's record-setting 5,694th HR of season
TORONTO — Kansas City's Alex Gordon hit Major League Baseball's record 5,694th home run of 2017, breaking the season mark. Gordon's home run off Toronto's Ryan Tepera on Tuesday night...
Sprint back in merger talks with T-Mobile
After getting nowhere with the cable giants, Sprint is in merger talks with T-Mobile in an attempt to collect $40 billion in estimated synergies. The telecom carriers reportedly agree that...
Guggenheim Partners CEO might step down
Guggenheim Partners’ billionaire co-founder Mark Walter is considering stepping down from his post as CEO, according to reports. Walter is considering forming a holding company that would house one of...
Syracuse mayor may challenge Cuomo in primary
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner huddled with Democratic Party activists Tuesday as she weighs a primary challenge to Gov. Cuomo’s re-election bid next year, sources told The Post. Miner met in...
This is what happens when you cut carbs from your diet
The backlash against carbohydrates has struck again. A major new study suggested cutting fat out of your diet may not be as good for you as conventional wisdom suggests but...
Ex-teacher charged with stealing $88K from parent-teacher group
WOLCOTT, Conn. — A Connecticut town's former teacher of the year has been charged with stealing more than $88,000 in Parent Teacher Organization funds. Jane Gargano, of Wolcott, was charged...
Kim Jong Un has teen sex slaves who feed him caviar, defector claims
A North Korean defector has told of Kim Jong Un’s teen sex slaves, lavish caviar lunches and gory public executions. Hee Yeon Lim, 26, is the daughter of a high-ranking...
Judge inching toward rookie record, but won't talk about it
Aaron Judge is inching closer towards history. He would prefer, however, to focus on the present. The Yankees slugger, who crushed his 44th home run of the season Monday night,...
Olivia Munn's role in 'Ocean's Eight' cost her money
Upcoming all-female heist film "Ocean’s Eight" comes with an all-star cast — but one of them didn’t get paid very well for her efforts. In fact, Olivia Munn, who has...
Yoenis Cespedes reveals his new offseason training plan
MIAMI — Yoenis Cespedes will be a man on the run this offseason. In an effort to remain healthy in 2018, the Mets outfielder Tuesday said he plans to put...
KB Home CEO lashes out at Kathy Griffin in profanity-laced tirade
"If you’re asking Randy what’s happening, he called the cops on my 5-year-old granddaughter, you f--king c-nt," seethed Jeffrey Mezger.
Murder suspect led police right to him with Instagram Live video
LOS ANGELES — A teenager suspected of a killing who was named one of Texas' 10 most wanted fugitives was caught in Los Angeles on Tuesday after posting a live...
Missing from Ken Burns' 'Vietnam': The patriotism and pride of those who fought
To understand Ken Burns’ 18-hour Vietnam documentary, listen to the music. The haunting score tells you: This will be a tale of misery. And indeed, Burns and his co-author Geoffrey...
Teens, their dads sue school district over sexting suspension
Two Long Island teens and their irate dads are suing their school district, principal and superintendent over a one-day suspension the kids were given for being texted an unsolicited sex...
Trump hosting 'victory dinner' fundraiser in NYC next week
President Donald Trump will be returning to New York next week for a fundraising dinner. An email from Trump's campaign operation is advertising a chance for donors to win tickets...
On health care, the wrong party is being called 'extremist'
Will the real moderate party please stand up? On the same day socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced his “Medicare for All” health-care plan, Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Bill...
Secret clause leaves taxpayers on the line for SolarCity boondoggle
Here’s another sign the SolarCity plant will prove a huge boondoggle: It turns out the state quietly made it easier for the company to walk away if it can’t turn...
Nationalism without isolationism: Trump's UN triumph
For 50 minutes on Tuesday, President Trump dazzled, and appalled, UN denizens in a speech that was the most detailed and reasoned defense to date of his “America First” ideology....
Eli Manning takes all of Ben McAdoo's heat with a shrug
Some were shocked when Ben McAdoo, moments after trying to digest a 24-10 loss to the Lions, criticized Eli Manning for taking a delay of game penalty in the third...
Hidden victims of de Blasio's 'construction safety' bill
Mayor Mayor de Blasio and the City Council are rushing to pass a “construction safety” bill that in fact is just a gift to the building-trades unions. Organized labor is...
'Page Six TV' scores big ratings wins with premiere episode
"Page Six TV" is off to a flying start. The new syndicated show, which premiered Monday (7 p.m. on WNYW/Ch. 5), snared the best overnight ratings for a magazine launch...
Dashcam shows hero pulling victim from burning car
A man has been hailed as a hero after risking his own life to free another man from his burning car after it collided with a tree and burst into...
Swindler cries in court as he admits to ripping off women
Now he’s the one crying. A lonely-hearts swindler who seduced women online in order to drain their bank accounts blubbered in court Tuesday as he admitted to taking part in...
Tough, proud and honest: Trump at the UN
Rarely has the UN hall heard a more honest appraisal of the global scene or a stronger vow of resolve to fight threats than President’s Trump’s first address to the...
Disgraced union president's lawyers claim $20K in cash was gambling winnings
Lawyers for indicted ex-correction union president Norman Seabrook are claiming that more than $20,000 in cash found locked in his bedroom safe wasn’t a bribe — it was gambling earnings....
How did Giants GM ignore the most obvious problem there is?
Let’s say you walked onto your deck one day and you noticed a number of troubling things: a couple of loose nails, let’s say, or a few rotting slabs on...
29 NY colleges aren't following state law to prevent sex assault
Twenty-nine New York colleges and other higher ed institutions are not complying with the state law aimed at stopping sexual assaults on campus, according to a new audit. Among those...
The Giants see no need to move Ereck Flowers
Ereck Flowers is not going anywhere and is staying at left tackle for the Giants. “Absolutely,’ coach Ben McAdoo said Tuesday when asked if Flowers would remain the starter. Flowers...
Menendez also used doctor's private jet for his gal pal: feds
NEWARK, N.J. — Sen. Robert Menendez didn’t just accept flights on a wealthy pal’s private jet for himself — he also arranged for a gal pal to fly for free,...
Mark-Viverito targets Manhattan Dem over 'interesting' re-election
City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito took a swing Tuesday at Manhattan Democratic Party boss Keith Wright for failing to provide notice for his re-election vote. Wright, a former Harlem assemblyman...
Demoted EMT boss says he was branded a racist for no reason
An EMS supervisor says he’s been falsely branded a racist and is suing the city for demoting him after a first responder under his command hung a noose in an...
On-the-run billionaire's posh pad up for sale — for a 'great value'
While a disgraced Nigerian oil-trading billionaire is on the run from authorities, his posh West 57th Street pad is back on the market — at the wholesale price of $39...
Skip Serendipity the next time you want a frozen hot chocolate
Roll over, Serendipity 3’s Frrrozen Hot Chocolate: The new king of cold “hot” chocolate drinks is Iced Hot Chocolate at Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolate (43 W. 42nd St.), the sophisticated sweet...
'Madoff of landlords' pays $3M to avoid Jewish holidays in jail
Jewish worshipers routinely pay big bucks to attend religious services for the High Holy Days — but this one takes the cake. Steve Croman, the so-called "Bernie Madoff of landlords,"...
This Holocaust victim survived by dancing for SS officer in Auschwitz
She had suffered unspeakable horrors at the hands of Nazi sadists and lost her mother to executioners before she had even turned 17. But Edith Eger lived to tell the...
Star chef Missy Robbins reveals the restaurant biz's unhealthy underbelly
Chef Missy Robbins stunned New York’s culinary world in 2013 when she stepped down from her role as executive chef at acclaimed Italian restaurants A Voce Madison and A Voce...
Yankees shift Severino in all-out push for AL East title
While visions of a wild-card playoff preview have danced in fans’ heads this week as the Twins visit Yankee Stadium, Joe Girardi made it clear Tuesday there’s still a bigger...
Ben McAdoo's plan to fix Giants must start with Ben McAdoo
Welcome to McAdoomsday. That moment of truth in a young head coach’s career when the sky is falling and the fan base is in an uproar, and it is up...
Youth football team stages their own Kaepernick-style protest
A youth football team in Illinois took a page out of Colin Kaepernick's playbook and staged their own social injustice protest before one of their games — with coaches and...
Cop who mistakenly tackled James Blake tells his side of the story
The plainclothes NYPD cop who falsely arrested James Blake said he body-slammed the retired tennis star in order to cuff him as “quickly as possible.” For the first time, Officer...
Judge rejects Dylann Roof's request to fire his Jewish, Indian lawyers
A federal appeals court has slapped down a request from racist church killer Dylann Roof to fire his Jewish and Indian lawyers — issuing a one page, 11-word denial on...
Parks Department slips Drake meme into rendering
Hip hop superstar Drake went from “rolling blunts with his list of regrets” to rolling down a wheelchair ramp in a surprising rendering that is part of a Brooklyn park...
Devils forward and former Ranger Brian Boyle has leukemia
Sad news came to the hockey world Tuesday when it was announced that former Rangers center and current Devil Brian Boyle has chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). The Devils’ team internist,...
Malliotakis could run for other office if mayoral bid fails: GOP chairman
Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis could emerge from the mayoral race as a contender for governor or other statewide office in 2018, GOP state Chairman Ed Cox said on Tuesday. “I’d love...
History's 'Vikings' lets women get in on the action
Here’s your first look at the warrior/ shieldmaiden Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick) from the fifth season of “Vikings,” premiering Nov. 29 on History. “There are lots of historians who disputed that...
Third suspect linked to London subway attack arrested
London cops on Tuesday arrested the third suspect in connection with the terror attack that injured 30 people in the subway system. The 25-year-old man was busted on charges of...
Cops use dead drug addict's phone to catch dealer
DEA agents used the cell phone of a man who'd recently overdosed to ensnare his drug dealer -- calling him to make another sale at a nearby restaurant, where they...
Wait, is Matt Harvey having worst season by a Mets starter ever?
Less than two years ago Matt Harvey had enough talent and collateral to talk his way into the ninth inning of a World Series elimination game. Now, he might be...
How eating a single raisin can stop your junk-food cravings
Want to lose weight? Try eating a raisin very, very slowly. You may not have heard it through the grapevine, but that’s the wacky-sounding advice of Leslie Korn, Ph.D., an...
Jake Gyllenhaal plays Boston Marathon bombing's hero in 'Stronger'
Gentle reminder to Hollywood from a Massachusetts native: Not everyone in the Boston area talks like they’re from Southie. In “Stronger,” the true story of Boston Marathon bombing victim Jeff...
Trump using campaign cash to defend himself against Russia probe
President Trump is spending cash donated to his reelection campaign and the Republican National Committee to pay for his lawyers in the criminal probe of Russian interference in the election,...
Imposter cop restrains woman with zip-ties
New video released by the NYPD shows a man with a gold badge around his neck pretending to be a police officer -- running up to a woman in Brooklyn...
Yankees’ outfield duo is finally here — in time to boost trade value?
This was the design — Brett Gardner and Jacoby Ellsbury reaching base frequently, creating opportunities and disruption with their speed. Helping the Yankees win. It has not happened enough in...
Driver in deadly bus crash was illegally employed by charter company
The charter bus driver who killed two people plus himself when he sped through a red light and into a city bus in Queens was working illegally for his employer,...
Man who claimed he was 'acting' when he groped woman sent to jail
It’s curtains for a wannabe thespian who claimed he was just playing the part of a bad guy when he groped a woman at a Manhattan casting call. Jerry Saint...
Knicks' new PG gives telling peek at what's not in this offense
If Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek plans on installing any leftover triangle principles from the failed Phil Jackson regime, it hasn’t happened yet. Jarrett Jack, newly signed veteran Knicks point guard,...
Georgia Tech student made bizarre 911 call before being fatally shot
The Georgia Tech student who was fatally shot by a police officer made a bizarre 911 call reporting a person with a "gun on his hip" before he was killed,...
Butcher who gave black delivery driver a noose pleads guilty
The West Village butcher who handed a black delivery man a noose as a twisted “present” pleaded guilty Tuesday to disorderly conduct for pulling the threatening stunt. Joe Ottomanelli, of...
Man injured by falling tree in SoHo
A tree fell on top of a man in SoHo Tuesday afternoon -- sending him to the hospital, officials and witnesses said. The man, who wasn't immediately identified but was...
Ex-reality show PI used sex-tape to intimidate witness: DA
A Big Apple private investigator tried to intimidate a child sexual assault victim out of cooperating with authorities -- by setting up one of her family members in an embarrassing...
America’s first black millionaire was both brilliant and ruthless
The name Hamilton has perhaps never been more prominent, especially on Wall Street, thanks in large part to the acclaimed Broadway musical about the Founding Father who essentially created the...
It's been a busy year for Emmy-winner Sterling K. Brown
Three years ago, nobody knew about Sterling K. Brown. And after Sunday night, when he won his second consecutive Emmy — and first for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama...
Jets cut returner who kept fumbling punts
The Jets got rid of one of the goats from Sunday’s loss in Oakland. The team cut punt/kick returner Kalif Raymond on Tuesday, two days after he muffed a punt...
Where we hit — and went wrong — in fantasy football picks
All fantasy owners get frustrated when their picks go awry, whether they are your own or borrowed from an “expert.” And the Madman has seen cries for accountability on social...
Constitutional scholars back Zervos suit against Trump
If former President Bill Clinton couldn’t dodge a lawsuit over alleged sexual shenanigans, President Donald Trump shouldn't be immune either, constitutional law scholars argue in a new brief on behalf...
Bears disembowel oil worker, store half-eaten body for later
An oil worker was disembowelled by hungry brown bears in a savage attack in Siberia. The unnamed man was overpowered, killed and partly eaten by the beasts between Novy Urengoy...
Charges dropped for RFK son after wild house party
Charges against Robert F. Kennedy’s son were dropped Tuesday stemming from his wild drunken house party last month in Massachusetts. Matthew “Max” Kennedy dodged disorderly conduct charges in lieu of...
Mexico City rocked by another powerful earthquake
The 7.1-magnitude earthquake was the second in as many weeks for Mexico City.
Even Gwyneth Paltrow couldn't stick to a 'grass-only' diet
Celebrity chef Kate McAloon has cooked for Miranda Kerr, Gwyneth Paltrow and Steven Spielberg, but it was a happy accident that landed her a career breaking bread with Hollywood’s biggest...
People are planning their burial outfits to be stylish when dead
Nothing says “I control my own destiny” like planning the outfit you’re going to be buried in. But everlasting style no longer means stuffy, buttoned frocks or stiff suits. Comfort...
Navy vet says she lost Harvey church food pantry job for being Jewish
A gay Jewish veteran working at a Texas church food pantry in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey says she was cast out because of her faith, according to a report....
Woman lost 70K followers after she stopped posting fitness pics
An Instagram star, famous for posting pictures of her fit gym body, revealed she lost 70,000 followers after she stopped sharing bikini photos. Canadian model Sophie Gray announced in an...
Mark-Viverito arrested during protest at Trump Tower
City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito was arrested as part of a protest at Trump Tower Tuesday in defense of undocumented immigrants whose families brought them to the United States as...
Facebook turns hate into cash and other comments
Conservative: States Can’t Tax Themselves to Prosperity Gov. Dannel Malloy’s proposed $1.8 billion tax increase “has incited a political revolution” in deep-blue Connecticut — one of just six states where...
Port Authority engineer tracks down lost dog's owners
She's fur-ever grateful. An adorable lost dog was reunited with her owners Tuesday after an engineer spotted her sleeping alone in Staten Island — and launched an online hunt to...
Gen Z teens aren't having any fun, research finds
Think today’s teens are boring? Scientists agree with you. Today’s young people have been leading more saintly lives than ever, with substantial drops in sexual activity and alcohol use in...
These boxing grandmas train harder than you do
South African grandmothers take part in "Boxing Gogos".
Melania threatens to sue over 'a little English' billboards
Billboards showing Melania Trump and reading "Just imagine how far you can go with a little bit of English" were taken down in Croatia's capital city Tuesday after the first...
Lasers could be the solution to help pilots avoid turbulence
It's the thing you probably hate the most about flying. Turbulence. While flying into a patch of turbulence won’t cause a plane to fall out of the sky, passengers and...
Getting enough sleep is better for you than getting a raise
Decent sleep is better for us than a 50 percent rise in income, a study found. It is the strongest indicator of well-being, followed by satisfaction with our sex lives,...
Mike Francesa won't play WFAN savior
It is official. In less than three months, Mike Francesa will bid adieu to WFAN. Following Craig Carton's stunning and sudden arrest, suspension and subsequent resignation from the radio station,...
Hurricane Maria slams the Caribbean
Hurricane Maria floods the streets of Pointe-a-Pitre, on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe.
Trump's Russia ambassador nominee: 'No question' Moscow meddled in election
President Trump's nominee for ambassador to Russia told a Senate panel on Tuesday that there's "no question" that Moscow was involved in the 2016 election. “There is no question that...
Justin Theroux on playing the bad guy — in movies and his marriage
When Justin Theroux started dating Jennifer Aniston, his urbane biker look generated some serious supermarket-tabloid side-eye. “Like, ‘Mr. Wrong,’ ‘He Sucks,’ whatever,” Theroux says, laughing. “‘Who is this guy, how...
Jerry Jones' Ezekiel Elliott quitting defense: Everyone gave up
While the masses may be angry with Ezekiel Elliott for quitting on the Cowboys during Sunday's 42-17 loss against the Broncos, Jerry Jones remains firmly in his corner. During an...
Man gets his penis stuck inside a dumbbell plate
This guy couldn’t pull his own weight. On Friday, a man in Worms, Germany, got his penis stuck in the hole of a 5½-pound dumbbell plate at the gym, Fox...
This apron is fancier than your work clothes
Chef-turned-food stylist Mariana Velasquez had one minor gripe about cooking in high-end restaurants: She couldn’t express herself through fashion. “You show up to work, and you change into chef’s whites,”...
Massive earthquake hits Mexico City, leaving over 100 dead
Mexico was rocked by a second massive earthquake in as many weeks Tuesday — on the anniversary of a 1985 quake that killed thousands.
Another reason science says kids should avoid football
Kids who start playing tackle football before the age of 12 are at a higher risk of experiencing depression, apathy and other behavioral problems later in life, a new study...
Woman who had her boyfriend murder twin sister gets six years in prison
An Israeli woman and her beau were sentenced to prison Tuesday for the plotted murder of her twin sister – who she had wished would be killed by “an Arab...
Father and son busted with truck full of counterfeit goods
A father-son team was arrested when they drove into Manhattan with nearly $50,000 worth of fake designer duds in their van, law enforcement sources said Tuesday. Jihad Abady, 34, of...
Sorority hopefuls are spending thousands on 'rush consultants'
Sisterhood is serious business. Meet the sorority rush consultant: A former sorority girl who coaches prospective new members (PNMs) through rush season — for a fee, of course. According to...
Michael Beasley's confident intro: Knicks will shock NBA
Michael Beasley views himself as a scoring machine, constantly touting his points-per-minute averages. He’s also a quote machine. Beasley, the former No. 2 pick who’s had a journeyman career, says...
City took away raises, vacation days to pay for new parental leave policy
City managerial employees gave up more than they got back under Mayor de Blasio's paid parental leave policy -- which netted the city $5.8 million in its first year, a...
Dwight Howard: Where my career completely derailed
Believe what you want to believe. Hornets big man and one-time superstar Dwight Howard has started to try to buff up his image after his once-beaming career went completely off...
Woman makes 'sexy' sign to get power back on after Irma
A Florida woman recovering from organ transplants came up with a bright idea to fix her power problem in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma: a “hot single female” sign in...
Trump hints at possible withdrawal from Iran nuke deal
President Trump called a nuclear deal negotiated by the Obama administration with Iran "an embarrassment" and said he may withdraw from the accord while blasting Tehran for spreading violence in...
Teacher asked fifth-graders to justify being in the KKK
A fifth-grade teacher in South Carolina was put on administrative leave after giving her students an assignment asking them to legitimize being in the Ku Klux Klan after the Civil...
North Korean missiles powered by Russian 'devil's venom'
A dangerous rocket fuel dubbed “devil’s venom” by the Russians has been the key to the success of North Korea’s ballistic missile program — and it may be too late...
Artificial muscle could make robots 15 times stronger than humans
Robots could soon be 15 times as strong as humans thanks to a new artificial muscle. Scientists used a 3D printing technique to create the rubber-like synthetic muscle that could...
This $149 million ranch has a giant dinosaur footprint
A dinosaur footprint is the main attraction at the West Creek Ranch in Mesa County, Colorado. Discovery Channel founder John Hendricks is selling his massive property for $149 million. The...
Uber doesn't seem to get what sexism is
Uber has sparked a sexism row after running an advertising campaign to celebrate "Wife Appreciation Day." An email sent to customers read: "Dear husbands, a gentle reminder -- Today is...
Drivers charged with raping Auburn student on campus bus
Two Auburn University campus bus drivers are accused of raping an “incapacitated” student during the busy homecoming weekend, according to police. James Don Johnson, 32, and Tony Martin Patillo, 51,...
'Rambo' cop tackled James Blake 'like an NFL linebacker'
An undercover NYPD officer mistakenly tackled James Blake “like an NFL linebacker” during a botched arrest that left the retired tennis pro shaken up and “embarrassed,” the athlete and prosecutors...
Reese's disregard, stubborn McAdoo: How it's all falling apart for Giants
It is not piling on to rip the offensive line that general manager Jerry Reese assembled this season, mainly because this is not the offensive line Reese assembled this season....
Judge says Weiner and Huma can't get divorced in secret
Serial sexter Anthony Weiner's been exposed again. This time a Manhattan judge has yanked a confidentiality caption that was shielding the disgraced pol's divorce case with his soon-to-be ex-wife, Hillary...
The Bronx makes pitch for Amazon's new headquarters
The Bronx is no longer burning -- instead it’s yearning . . . for more jobs. More than two dozen elected officials from across the borough have sent a joint...
UVA frat brothers will get to sue Rolling Stone for rape article
A Manhattan federal appeals court has revived a portion of a defamation lawsuit filed against Rolling Stone magazine and its publisher by three University of Virginia frat brothers who sued...
Elizabeth Smart contemplated suicide to escape 'porn addict' rapist
A child rape victim who suffered a horrific nine-month campaign of sexual abuse at the hands of her demented kidnapper has told how she contemplated killing herself. Elizabeth Smart was...
The Falcons aren't falling for Super Bowl hangover
Any questions about a potential Falcons hangover resulting from their devastating Super Bowl loss seven months ago have been answered in the first two weeks, highlighted by dominant win over...
Senate panel cancels interview with Trump's loose-lipped lawyer
The Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday abruptly canceled an interview with Michael Cohen, President Trump’s confidant and ex-lawyer, after he blabbed to the media prior to his testimony in violation...
Trump: US ready to take further action in Venezuela
President Trump said Tuesday the US is "prepared to take further action" in Venezuela and called for the full restoration of democracy in the struggling country. "[President Nicolas] Maduro has...
This is what happens when you ditch cardio for weight training
A fitness instructor has posted a stunning transformation on Instagram, proving to her followers that lifting weights won’t make women “manly.” Rebecca Catherine Smith, who has more than 49,000 followers...
Queen Elizabeth once had a prepared WWIII speech
The Queen had a secret speech prepared in case World War III broke out, startling papers from 1983 have revealed. During one of the most fraught Cold War periods, the...
Correction officer says she was drugged and gang-raped after house party
A correction officer was drugged, gang-raped, and threatened after leaving a Queens house party last month, police sources told The Post. The 43-year-old victim told police she was at a...
This is the bus driver who fatally plowed into an MTA bus
This is the charter bus driver who killed two people and himself when he ran a red light while speeding in Queens — as seen in a mugshot from his...
Suspect in race murders linked to another shooting
Louisiana authorities say a white man accused of killing two black men has been linked to a third shooting in which he fired on the house of an African-American family...
Jets' savior rankings: Josh Allen hasn't matched the hype
With the Jets appearing destined to be at the top of the 2018 NFL Draft, all eyes are on the college quarterbacks for Jets fans. We will give you our...
The gender pay gap is narrowing in these states
Companies in some US states pay women more than others. On average, women earned about 80 percent of what men earned in 2016, though in New York and California, it’s...
Robert Griffin III explodes on Santana Moss' 'betrayal'
Robert Griffin III is searching for a team while still trying to clean up a mess with his first. The former Redskins star and now NFL flameout erupted at a...
Walgreens gets OK to buy 1,932 Rite Aid stores
Drugstore chain Walgreens Boots Alliance said Tuesday it received regulatory clearance to buy 1,932 Rite Aid stores — 254 fewer stores than it had previously intended. The approved deal is...
How Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan built himself into a WWE legend
The wrestling world lost one of the true legends on Monday with the passing of Bobby “The Brain” Heenan, the greatest manager of all time. But Heenan was so much...
American workers can't catch a break or a pay raise
Don’t hold your breath for a bigger pay raise next year. Despite an improving economy and jobs situation, American employers are tightening their belts. Pay raises for US employees are...
Epic parenting fail ends in panic, gunshots
An Ohio dad decided to dress like a creepy clown and scare his daughter into behaving -- because he can't discipline the child as himself since the girl's mom is...
Blame this, not avocado toast, for millennials' shattered home ownership dreams
Historically, Americans have bought a home by their early 30s, but today’s millennials are playing a waiting game because they’re saddled with so much student loan debt. Millennials who don’t...
Apple is about to release new operating system for iPhones
IPhone owners are getting an upgrade on Tuesday — even if they are not planning on buying an iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus or iPhone X. Every Apple smartphone will...
This country once burned at 4,300 degrees Fahrenheit
If you’re searching for hot temperatures, Canada probably isn’t the first place you’d think to look. Some 38 million years ago, however, what is today Canada was home to the...
McDonald's is trying to make Happy Meals healthier
The Happy Meal is getting healthy-ish. McDonald’s announced it’s switching out Minute Made juice for an organic, watered-down version by Honest Kids, with half the calories and less sugar, this...
Shonda Rhimes on the three women who've inspired her most this year
Shonda Rhimes is rewriting the script on beauty. The Emmy Award-winning TV writer and producer behind mega hits like “Scandal” and “Grey’s Anatomy” teamed up with Dove Real Beauty Productions...
Another city does away with Columbus Day
The largest city in Maine will no longer celebrate Columbus Day, joining a growing list of places across the country that have replaced the municipal holiday with a day to...
Larry King returns to work after cancer battle: 'They're gonna have to carry me out'
Larry King says he’s “feeling great” and is back at work after undergoing lung-cancer surgery in July. King, 83, who revealed his diagnosis last week, has been busy shooting episodes...
Verizon to boot rural customers because they like Verizon too much
Verizon Wireless plans to disconnect 8,500 rural customers from its network, citing the roaming charges the customers rack up. The customers live across 13 states, including Alaska, Idaho, Iowa and...
Kendall Jenner helps Adidas US sales pass Air Jordan
OMG, did Kendall Jenner just give the business to Michael Jordan? Less than four months after the 21-year old model officially signed on to promote the Adidas brand, the German...
Russian helicopter seemingly fires missile at civilians
Horrifying footage has surfaced from Russia, where a helicopter reportedly malfunctioned and accidentally fired on what appears to be a group of civilians. The Russian Defense Ministry denies that anyone...
Kevin Durant's covert social media obsession runs deep
Kevin Durant's social media spy work may not be limited to Twitter. The Warriors star was all but caught red-handed over the weekend when he mistakenly tweeted in the third-person...
Meet the Canadian punk band stealing fans from Beyoncé
How punk is Beyoncé? As of last week, more punk than you might think. The megastar’s 2016 album “Lemonade” was finally released on vinyl on Friday, but European members of...
8-year-old girl's death a harbinger of doom for 'horrific flu season'
Health officials in Australia are warning about a “horrific flu season” after an 8-year-old girl died of the viral infection on Friday. The Victorian Health Department confirmed the girl died...
Obama's former speechwriter shares the funniest joke he never told
44 seems to have gotten this one right. During his five-year stint as a speechwriter in Barack Obama’s White House, David Litt wrote his fair share of one-liners for the...
These cities are the couch potato capitals of the US
Americans are getting a move on. A higher percentage of Americans than ever are exercising regularly, according to data on 189 US communities released Tuesday by polling organization Gallup and...
Students turn cancer fundraiser into 'rape' joke at HS football game
Four students at a South Carolina high school have been disciplined for spelling out "rape" during a football game, and then sharing the image through social media. The male students...
Cassini captured unexplained 'glitch' on Saturn's rings before death dive
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft completed its incredibly successful extended mission last week, punctuated by a fiery death at the hands of Saturn’s upper atmosphere. But just before the orbiter bid farewell...
Sex doll sharing service shut down for being too 'vulgar'
A sex doll sharing service in China has been scrapped days after its launch because it’s been deemed too “vulgar” by police, according to reports The company, called Touch, shut...
Trump tells UN that US is prepared to 'totally destroy' North Korea
President Trump in a fiery speech to the United Nations on Tuesday vowed to "destroy" North Korea if it continues to threaten the US and its allies with nuclear weapons....
This NFL QB-cheerleader relationship began awkwardly
Alex Smith might be able to score against the NFL's top defenses, but with wife Elizabeth, however, that was once out of the question. During a recent joint appearance on...
Jogger won't stop pooping on family's lawn
This jogger has a serious case of the runs — and she just doesn't give a crap. A Colorado mom is losing her s—t over a mystery woman who’s been...
US mulls shooting down North Korean missiles that don't pose direct threat
The Trump administration is considering shooting down rockets fired by North Korea even if they do not pose a direct threat to the US or its allies in the region,...
EPA chief acknowledges humans contribute 'in some way' to climate change
Environmental Protection Agency head Scott Pruitt on Tuesday seemed to back off his earlier comments about climate change by acknowledging humans contribute "in some way" and suggested debating the issue....
Millionaire plummets to his death during birthday trip to Costa Rica
An upstate New York millionaire celebrating his 65th birthday in Costa Rica plummeted 100 feet to his doom while propelling down the side of a treetop restaurant. John Anderson, of...
College football players busted in horrifying hazing ordeal
Five football players at a Christian college in Illinois are accused of hazing a teammate last year — allegedly restraining the teen with duct tape before trying to sodomize him...
WWE beauty nears return after sex tapes and drug bans
Paige is finally nearing her return to WWE after a year away. The British star has had numerous issues outside the ring, including a suspension for breaking drug policies. She...
Senate approves $700B defense bill
WASHINGTON — The Senate has overwhelmingly approved a sweeping defense policy bill that would pump $700 billion into the military, putting the US armed forces on track for a budget...
Taiwan follows UN lead, suspends oil exports to North Korea
TAIPEI -- Taiwan has suspended refined oil and LNG exports to North Korea, as well as clothing and textile imports, to comply with United Nations resolutions, a largely symbolic move...
Naval staffers booted over disturbing pics, posts of 'mini Satan' newborns
Workers at a naval hospital in Florida have been booted from their posts after sick photos went viral of them rudely posing with newborn babies and referring to the tots...
Woman says friend's pal sexually assaulted her at knifepoint in Central Park
A woman told police she was sexually assaulted at knifepoint by a man who accompanied her on a stroll through Central Park, authorities said. The 35-year-old victim told cops that...
Trump touts first address to the United Nations
President Trump touted his first address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday in a tweet, saying "many good things, and some tricky ones" will take place. "Big day...
WWI U-boat found off Belgium coast with 23 bodies inside
BRUSSELS — Belgian regional authorities say an intact German World War I submarine has been found off the coast of Belgium and contains the bodies of 23 people. Western Flanders...
Gorka joins pro-Trump campaign group as 'chief strategist'
LONDON -- Sebastian Gorka, a former adviser to US President Donald Trump who quit after top White House political strategist Steve Bannon was ousted, has joined a nationalist pro-Trump campaign...
José brings dangerous rip currents to East Coast
Pesky José retained its hurricane status Tuesday as it stirred up dangerous surf and rip currents off the East Coast. The storm’s center was about 365 miles south of Nantucket,...
Puerto Rico braces for catastrophic Hurricane Maria
Hurricane Maria churned toward the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Tuesday, after unleashing “widespread devastation” on the small island of Dominica as a Category 5 storm. Maria's power...
Small earthquake hits Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — A small earthquake with an epicenter just outside Los Angeles has gotten people in southern California talking on social media. The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude-3.6...
This playful seal takes the best underwater selfies
When divers took a plunge off the Farne Islands in England, this overly friendly seal stole the show. "This particular seal was playing, nibbling on me, tugging my fins, rubbing...
China: Threats against North Korea won't solve anything
BEIJING — Threatening action or rhetoric cannot help resolve the situation on the Korean peninsula, China's Foreign Ministry said Tuesday, after US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis hinted about the existence...
New York's state finances get failing grade: watchdog
A budget-watchdog group gave New York state’s government a failing grade on financial health for running up hefty pension and retiree health-care liabilities. Gov. Cuomo and the Legislature would have...
Three arrested after Georgia Tech protesters torch cop car
ATLANTA — Three people were arrested Monday night during a protest after a vigil for a Georgia Tech student who was fatally shot by campus police, a university spokesman said....
Woman allegedly shot boyfriend as he slept, dismembered him with a machete
BAYTOWN, Texas — Police in Louisiana have arrested a Texas woman accused of shooting and dismembering her boyfriend, and dumping parts of his body in southeast Texas. Police say 30-year-old...
Searching for these celebrities may destroy your computer
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At the plate isn't the only place Amed Rosario needs to improve
Amed Rosario has improved the Mets markedly at shortstop, but that hardly means he is a finished product. Exhibit A is Rosario’s six errors — the last two of which...
'Texan Republican' Noah Syndergaard weighs in on global warming
Noah Syndergaard obviously has had plenty of time to watch the news and reflect while rehabbing from a partial tear of his right lat muscle. The right-hander, who is nearing...
Giants have many problems, but Ereck Flowers is by far the biggest
He was a sight for sore eyes, No. 13 in blue, a veritable oasis in the desert for a parched team thirsting to live up to Super Bowl expectations on...
Dominica PM shares frightening posts on destruction of Hurricane Maria
The prime minister of the Caribbean island of Dominica posted live on Facebook as Hurricane Maria battered the country, including his own residence. "My roof is gone," Roosevelt Skerrit posted...
Giants defense not good enough to cover for missing offense
The Giants have been dreadful, nearing the point of no longer being disappointing, and simply just being labeled as bad. Through two games, it truly isn’t obvious that they are...
Noah Syndergaard may not start for Mets again this season
MIAMI — As time runs out on this dismal Mets season, Noah Syndergaard wouldn’t mind bringing a ray of sunshine to the organization. And that entails pitching for the team...
Family listens to dead son's heart 11 years after transplant
Grieving family members traveled from Ohio and packed into an Indiana school library on Saturday for a chance to listen to the heart of their relative that saved the life...
Evan Engram's first career TD instantly turns controversial
It is rare when a player gets his first career NFL touchdown and it turns into a controversial play. That is the turn of events rookie tight end Evan Engram...
Yankees' wild-card competition has learned from dismal past
This was real “Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it” stuff. When the Minnesota Twins got together in spring training, the brass and coaches wanted them to...
Ben McAdoo throws 'sloppy' Eli Manning right under the bus
Ben McAdoo blamed himself, and then threw his quarterback under the bus. The Giants are off to an 0-2 start having managed just one touchdown, and the head coach is...
Giants can pinpoint the moment whole night turned for worse
It arrived like a mid-summer electrical storm, in the form of a stunning sequence of a couple plays that lasted only a few minutes in real time and just 58...
Odell Beckham returned to Giants, but it hardly mattered
Odell Beckham Jr. warned everyone on Thursday. His return from a high left ankle sprain wouldn’t necessarily mean the old No. 13 would be back immediately. It was a six-to-eight...
Jaime Garcia pulled early again -- but he's totally fine with it
Based on Jaime Garcia’s previous outing, under normal circumstances, the prime storyline surrounding the Yankees lefty Monday night would have involved his exit from the game. But Garcia’s pitching Monday...
Man faces prison for breaking legs, ribs of weeks-old baby
DANIELSON, Conn. — A Connecticut man is heading to prison after fracturing the legs and ribs of his weeks-old baby in 2015. The Bulletin reports that 34-year-old Jarod Trudeau pleaded...
Brandon Marshall's critical error part of a much larger problem
Odell Beckham Jr. made his much-anticipated return Monday night. Now, the Giants have to wonder when Brandon Marshall will arrive. Two games into his tenure with the Giants, Marshall still...
Dad accused of killing his 3 kids pleads not guilty
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Prosecutors charged a father Monday with three counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his children, saying a belt was used in two of the killings....
Man tries to barbecue rattlesnake, gets bit on the face instead
A man in Arizona was attempting to cook a rattlesnake on a barbecue grill when the snake decided to fight back. Victor Pratt, 48, was throwing his child a birthday...
CC Sabathia will take the extra rest -- even if it costs him
CC Sabathia is slated to start Tuesday against the Twins, meaning he’ll be on seven days’ rest. While the lefty said the extra time off is a benefit to him...
Toys 'R' Us officially files for bankruptcy
Toys “R” Us filed for bankruptcy Monday, becoming the latest victim in a retail industry rocked by online shopping and discount chains. The Chapter 11 filing is among the largest...
Rangers' new backup goalie knows he has a lot to live up to
The Rangers have had nothing but success at the backup goalie position since Cam Talbot took that role early in the 2013-14 season. Both Talbot and his successor, Antti Raanta,...
Yankees running out of time to solve Dellin Betances problem
The boos rang loudest. The Yankees edged the Twins on Monday night, 2-1 at Yankee Stadium, in this potential American League wild-card preview, and by doing so, they increased their...
Giants report card: Offense is in complete disarray
Grades from the Giants’ 24-10 Week 2 loss Monday to the Lions: Offense You’ve got to be kidding. Eli Manning (22-of-32, 239 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT) was sacked five...
Cops searching for businessman suspected of 3 'execution-style' murders
Cops are on the hunt for a Southern California man who is suspected of ordering execution-style hits on business partners and legal opponents in LA and Las Vegas, according to...
This horrific, deadly train wreck sparked the creation of the MTA
The MTA might never have existed had it not been for one nightmare Wednesday in 1950. On Thanksgiving eve, the commute home was well under way. Thousands of train riders...
Knicks' Carmelo replacement may be in the building
Former Timberwolves general manager David Kahn will vouch for two things regarding Michael Beasley — he will light up the Garden as “an incredibly gifted natural scorer’’ and Knicks assistant...
Son of MLB's one-time home run king relishes Stanton's moment
Roger Maris Jr. is watching closely. This time, if Giancarlo Stanton breaks his father’s single-season home run mark, he will consider that achievement the real deal. Stanton is sitting on...
And the Emmy goes to Stitches
The crowd went crazy when Sean Spicer showed up at Sunday night’s Emmys and charged that “it was the largest audience to witness Emmys. Period. Both in person and around...