October 11, 2018
This human-like robot can now perform parkour
Atlas, the humanoid Boston Dynamics robot known for its backflips and running, among other human-like activities, can now perform parkour. The robotics company posted a video to YouTube Thursday of...
Giants' putrid loss shows just how terrible they really are
The Giants at the moment are a terrible team. They play terribly. Either they are coached terribly or else they do not take to their coaching. Their franchise quarterback, Eli...
Clayton Kershaw relishing reputation as throwback pitcher
MILWAUKEE — The Brewers own the bullpen advantage, but the Dodgers possess the only true ace in this NLCS, and it’s not particularly close. For all his maddening lack of...
Odell Beckham leaves Giants' sideline early as antics return
Maybe Odell Beckham Jr. needed extra prep time of his next interview. The Giants lightning-rod receiver left the sideline and headed into the locker room for halftime with two seconds...
Christian Yelich can't believe he's in this spot now
MILWAUKEE — From stranded in South Beach to thriving in America’s Dairyland, the best offensive player in the National League this season still isn’t quite sure what hit him. “It’s...
California man charged after threatening to kill Feinstein
LANCASTER, Calif. — A Southern California man has been arrested after authorities say he sent an email threatening to kill U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Authorities say Craig Shaver of Lancaster...
Simms: Beckham's comments were best thing for Giants
There is never a shortage of opinions when it comes to evaluating Odell Beckham Jr.’s off-the-field actions. His ESPN interview generated attention galore. Beckham did not outwardly support Eli Manning,...
Gender reveal party ends in wild brawl outside Applebee's
A gender reveal party reportedly ended with a wild brawl outside an Ohio Applebee's when customers and staff argued over who was responsible for cleaning up confetti. Cops responded to...
Hurricane Michael demolished this Florida Air Force base
Eerie video shows overturned trucks and historic Air Force jets flipped over and strewn across the ground at a Florida base razed by Hurricane Michael. Tyndall Air Force Base sustained...
Ex-Newsweek exec claims criminal charges are retaliation for Weinstein probe exposé
A former Newsweek executive claims the fraud and money-laundering charges brought Thursday against him and Newsweek’s former parent are in retaliation for a story the magazine published about the district...
Inside the looming crisis of Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance
Jamal Khashoggi knew Saudi Arabia wanted him dead. The dissident journalist had fled the kingdom for the US last year fearing for his freedom and had since been lobbing bombs...
Schizo man: I threw brother off roof because 'he was the lightest'
The schizophrenic Brooklyn man charged with killing his 4-year-old brother by dropping him off a seven-story building told cops he selected the sibling because he was the “lightest” family member,...
Apollo Management could help McClatchy with Tribune bid
Billionaire Leon Black is weighing yet another opportunity to invest in the newspaper business. Print empire McClatchy has approached Black’s buyout firm Apollo Management to shore up its bid for...
David Quinn picks up first Rangers win, but it wasn’t pretty
Of course David Quinn was concerned with the way this one went. But he was much more concerned with how it ended. The Rangers’ first-year coach picked up his first...
Trump dishes on 'lowlife' Eric Holder, Hillary and the 2020 race
The sentiment came from the President of the United States, but reflects a common feeling among conservatives and Republicans. He and they are ever more certain that one of the...
WeWork sued over sexual assaults, 'frat-boy culture'
The “frat-boy culture” at the $20 billion shared-office-space company WeWork breeds drunken sexual misconduct, according to a former employee who’s suing over multiple alleged attacks. Ruby Anaya, 33, was “director...
Teachers will get bonuses for working at 'hard-to-staff' schools
The Department of Education is now offering bravery bonuses. Hoping to boost staffing at troubled schools, the DOE will pay up to $8,000 more a year to teachers willing to...
Judge loses it after NYCHA lawyers shift lead poisoning blame to residents
NYCHA residents should have known that their kids would get lead poisoning in the city’s public housing complexes — just look at how crummy the apartments are, the scandal-scarred agency’s...
Audio proves Khashoggi was killed in consulate, Turkey says
The Turkish government claims to have audio that proves journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, a report said. US and Turkish officials said that the...
Knicks call on Chris Bosh for help with talented rookie
More important than the 30 minutes Kevin Knox played against the Wizards on Monday night might have been the 35-40 minutes he spent with Chris Bosh. The 11-time All-Star, who...
Steinway delivers pianos to some seriously wacky places
In May, Daniel Epstein was set to perform Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2. There was just one problem: The standard 7-foot grand at the Broadway Presbyterian Church in Morningside Heights...
Man who faked being wheelchair-bound drops two lawsuits after Post exposé
Take a hike! The Queens man who The Post revealed could walk without a wheelchair — after he sued Big Apple businesses for millions over their lack of handicapped access...
Giants fined Odell Beckham Jr. for comments in ESPN interview
Odell Beckham Jr.’s mouth got him plenty of attention this past week — and it also cost him some money. The Giants fined him an undisclosed amount, The Post confirmed...
Hulu announces Wu-Tang Clan streaming series
Hulu has ordered the release of a new streaming series about the Wu-Tang Clan's ascendance during the early '90s. The company said Thursday it will stream a 10-episode drama about the...
How the Velvet Underground became a cultural juggernaut
David Bowie, the Ramones, Blondie and Talking Heads all owe a big debt to another Rock & Roll Hall of Fame act: the Velvet Underground. And although it’s been five...
Wife allegedly ghosted own love interest after spouse's mistress disappeared
The cyber lover of a South Carolina woman on trial for allegedly kidnapping her husband's mistress claimed she started sexting him around the time she learned about her spouse's extramarital...
The Democrats' 'blue wave' is drying up
Don’t count your elections before they’ve hatched. That’s the lesson of the past couple of weeks. Now, the so-called “fundamentals” that supposedly govern the 2018 midterm elections still point, as...
New York's flawed laws paved the way for the limo tragedy
America’s worst transportation disaster in nearly a decade wasn’t a plane crash or a train crash. The victims died in a high-speed car accident. The only newsmaking aspect of the...
Tituss Burgess is bringing another Whitney Houston movie to the stage
Tituss Burgess, enjoying small-screen fame as the struggling actor of Netflix’s “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” is also the driving creative force behind “The Preacher’s Wife,” a new musical based on the...
Taxi drivers may be banned from wearing shorts because they're too 'sexually revealing'
Taxi drivers in England are getting hot under the collar about a proposal to ban them from wearing shorts. The new rules will be debated by the Bath and North...
Trump can't let the Saudis get away with murder
In the face of mounting evidence that the Saudi government is behind the disappearance and likely murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, President Trump has to make it plain that...
'Haunting of Hill House' star's own home was haunted
Henry Thomas doesn’t actually believe in ghosts. But the timing is right for the 47-year-old actor to share a real-life spooky story before Friday’s premiere of the Netflix series “The...
Scouts see a perfect Yankees rotation fit — with big caveat
Three men who make a living evaluating big-league pitchers agree the Yankees need Patrick Corbin. But … Don’t expect the free-agent lefty to stroll into The Bronx and be the...
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey doesn't use a computer
Twitter users curious about CEO Jack Dorsey’s tech habits got some answers this week. Dave Gershgorn, a reporter for Quartz, tweeted at the 41-year-old Wednesday and pressed for details. "[Jack], serious...
Richard Branson halts $1B project with Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi disappearance
Virgin Group founder Richard Branson has suspended a $1 billion investment project with Saudi Arabia due to the disappearance of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Branson made the announcement Thursday...
Several FBI employees recalled from Asia amid probe into partying, prostitution
Several FBI employees stationed across Asia were recalled to Washington amid a probe into prostitution and partying, according to a report. The Justice Department's inspector general is looking into the...
Yet another case of de Blasio's City Hall for sale
City Hall wants folks to believe that its deal for a 36-story luxury condo in Brooklyn Heights was strictly on the up and up. But emails newly obtained by The...
Surprise Leonard Williams injury could put Jets defense in a bind
An unexpected name has been added to the Jets’ injury list, suddenly putting Leonard Williams’ availability for Sunday’s game against Indianapolis into question. Williams, who registered five tackles and two...
Woman claims dangerous ingredient in gum killed her dog
At just 3 years old, a husky-mix named Canon had a lot of life left to live. But that abruptly changed when the pup ate a piece of sugar-free chewing gum this...
Michelle Obama's much-needed words of wisdom
With much of the Democratic Party going nuts, former first lady Michelle Obama is sticking by her “when they go low, we go high” advice. Thank you, ma’am. Her husband’s...
Scientists raise concerns over global spike in C-sections
The number of C-section births around the world has nearly doubled since 2000, and only a fraction of those surgical procedures are medically necessary, according to a series of three...
Knicks finally have the experts on their side
The Knicks aren’t back. There is no talk of making the playoffs or of a big name acquired in the offseason. The possibility of trading for Jimmy Butler at the...
Why Hillary should definitely run again and other comments
From the right: Eric Holder Immolates His Morals He was once the nation’s highest law-enforcement official, but former Attorney General (and likely presidential candidate) Eric Holder now is proposing that...
Spencer Dinwiddie sets record straight on fiery award remarks
Spencer Dinwiddie wants it to be clear — “like perfect quotes,” he insisted, “I really need this to get out exactly the way I said it” — that he was...
Bella Thorne's boyfriend, girlfriend give her 'the best of both worlds'
There were moments in Bella Thorne’s life when the former Disney Channel star believed in the supernatural. Like the time when she was around 9, and saw an old woman...
Perv in ladies panties exposes himself to girls field hockey team
A Bronx man was arrested Thursday for exposing himself to a girls field hockey team at a Long Island high school while wearing women's underwear, police said. Officials say Edward...
Jimmy Kimmel used to dumpster-dive for fireworks as a kid
Brooklyn native Jimmy Kimmel returns to his boyhood stomping grounds when he brings “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC, 11:35 p.m.) to the Brooklyn Academy of Music for five days, starting Monday....
Nixon wants Dems to spend same amount on mailer for assemblywoman
Cynthia Nixon’s campaign is asking the New York State Democratic Party to make amends for sending out a mailer to Jewish households that falsely linked her to anti-Semitism just days...
A nasty Thanksgiving feud inspired 'The Oath'
The booze started flowing after that Thanksgiving dinner at Ike Barinholtz’s house. It was 2016, and he, his brother and his mom began arguing about the presidential election Donald Trump...
Suspicious death probed at limo-company owner's motel
State police are investigating a suspicious death at a motel owned by the former FBI informant whose limo company is behind the deadly crash that killed 20 people upstate, according...
Florida inmates volunteer to clear Hurricane Michael debris
Inmates at a county jail in Florida volunteered to clean debris left in the wake of Michael, the strongest hurricane to hit the continental US in more than a decade. The Walton...
Yankees could tip offseason strategy if they open their wallet
Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman would rather be planning for the ALCS on Friday, but instead, the rookie manager and longtime general manager who hired him will be at Yankee...
Dina Powell is out of the running for Nikki Haley's old UN job
Former White House aide Dina Powell is no longer a candidate to replace Nikki Haley as ambassador to the United Nations. Powell, who was considered a top contender for the...
Rupert Everett wrote Oscar Wilde biopic because he hated other roles
Rupert Everett was in a bit of a slump. The dashing British actor, best known for such comedy films as “My Best Friend’s Wedding” and “An Ideal Husband,” had become...
Millennials blamed for killing American cheese
American cheese is melting away and apparently millennials are to blame. The popular dairy product has seen decreased sales for the fourth year in a row. US sales of processed...
Lisa Stansfield: New tour will 'remind people that I'm still alive'
Before Amy Winehouse, Adele and Sam Smith, Lisa Stansfield brought British soul across the pond. But her 1989 signature song, “All Around the World” — which, true to its title,...
Trump's lawyers will reportedly answer Russia probe questions
WASHINGTON – President Trump’s lawyers are prepared to submit written answers to Special Counsel Robert Mueller in a new breakthrough reached in the Russia probe, it was reported Thursday. After...
Meet the former astronaut who prepped Ryan Gosling for 'First Man'
He's flown to the moon and run for Congress, but 86-year-old Al Worden is still up for new adventures. The former astronaut just served as a technical consultant for the...
Hobbled Jets pass defense faces resurgent Andrew Luck
The Jets might need a little bit of luck this week to slow down Indianapolis’ passing game. With $72.5 million cornerback Trumaine Johnson still not practicing after missing Sunday’s win...
Passenger shamed for giving herself pedicure on airplane
A woman has been called out on social media for giving her foot a nice scrub — at 36,000 feet. The unnamed airline passenger was recorded using a foot file to grate...
Man accused of raping Tinder date may have trail of victims
A man in Utah was arrested for allegedly raping a woman he met on the dating app Tinder — and three more woman have come forward with similar claims against...
Hundreds of mourners attend wake for victim in limo crash
Hundreds of mourners lined up an hour early to pay their respects Thursday afternoon at the first wake for a victim in the deadly limo crash upstate. More than 300...
Video shows white man allegedly shooting at black teen who asked for directions
Cops in Detroit, Michigan, released surveillance footage this week showing a white ex-firefighter blasting away at a black teen with a shotgun after he reportedly knocked on his door and...
This single mom was drowning in debt, now has $500K in savings
When Takiia Anderson graduated from Boston College Law School in 1999, she was a single mom with a 2-year-old child, nearly $100,000 in student loans and a new job as...
Suzanne Somers did not ‘regrow’ missing breast: surgeon
“This is a regrown breast,” the 71-year-old said of her resilient bosom at a Beverly Hills fund-raiser.
Ministry leader charged with illegally circumcising 2 teens
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Missouri man who started his own religious ministry has been charged with illegally circumcising two teenagers. The Springfield News-Leader reports that 47-year-old Curtis Abbott, of Nixa,...
Teen shoots cousin over salt and vinegar potato chips: cops
A South Carolina teen shot his cousin in the chest – critically wounding him – after warning him not to eat his salt and vinegar potato chips. “Do not touch...
Knicks are ready to give Frank Ntilikina a major defensive test
David Fizdale was not kidding around about the Knicks playing position-less basketball. Coming Friday night to the Garden: Frank Ntilikina versus a power forward. “You might see that next game,”...
Ron Darling's needless apology embarrassing for all involved
Ron Darling did something pathetic over the weekend. He issued a public apology for a sin he did not commit. And his TBS bosses did something cowardly. They either allowed...
Al Leiter says Yankees' demise wasn't Aaron Boone's fault
MLB Network analyst Al Leiter talks to The Post’s Justin Terranova about the Yankees’ demise, the Red Sox’s David Price dilemma and the plight of the starting pitcher. Q: Do...
Couples' most annoying habit is the sign of a happy relationship
Sure, those couples who constantly refer to themselves as "we" may come off as annoying, but that probably means their relationship is rock-solid. A new study from the University of...
Athenahealth is reaching out to previously rejected suitors
The effort to sell Athenahealth is looking more desperate than ever. The medical-record software company — prodded by billionaire Paul Singer to put itself on the block — has recently...
Fans won't be allowed on course for the Tiger-Phil showdown
The Tiger-Phil grudge match golf fans have been waiting to see could turn into the match no one watches. Two new wrinkles to the Tiger Woods-Phil Mickelson match play event...
De Blasio: Michael Bloomberg isn't a 'real Democrat'
Mayor Bill de Blasio declared Thursday that his predecessor, Mike Bloomberg, won't get the support of progressives if he decides to run for president in 2020 because he's not a...
In 'The Kindergarten Teacher,' caring turns creepy
Maggie Gyllenhaal goes from caring to creepy in this Netflix release about a precocious 5-year-old (Parker Sevak) and the teacher (Gyllenhaal) who believes she’s the only one taking his giftedness...
Jeremy Allen White, Maika Monroe shine in 'After Everything'
Jeremy Allen White (“Shameless”) and Maika Monroe (“It Follows”) shine in this dramedy about a young couple, Elliot and Mia, whose early courtship is rocked by his cancer diagnosis. Unfortunately,...
Michael Cohen is now reportedly a registered Democrat
President Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen — who once served as the Republican Party’s deputy finance chair — is now a registered Democrat, according to a report. A source "with...
Goldman Sachs' seedy underbelly exposed in shocking tapes
Fresh dirt has spilled at Goldman Sachs — and this time it has been caught on tape. David Solomon, who took the helm of the Wall Street giant from Lloyd...
Filip Chytil is inching toward his Rangers breakout
This is not quite the same scenario that went down a year ago, when Filip Chytil was so impressive in his first Rangers training camp and then looked so overwhelmed...
Banksy bidder still wants to pay $1.4M for shredded art
The winning bidder who ponied up $1.4 million at a Sotheby’s auction for a painting by reclusive street artist Banksy -- only to see it self-destruct moments after the hammer...
Dow drops 545 points as stock market slide continues
Carnage on Wall Street deepened on Thursday, with the Dow plunging more than 500 points as fears grew that rising trade tensions and interest rates could put a cap on...
Aussie Air Force freaks out entire city by flying insanely close to buildings
This is the terrifying moment a Royal Australian Air Force jet flew shockingly close to high-rise buildings in Brisbane – sparking comparisons with 9/11. The eye-popping stunt saw the military...
2-year-old dangles by his head out of a window
Where’s Spider-man when you need him? A mischievous 2-year-old attempted to climb out a three-story window in Zhuhai, China, and got himself stuck by his head through the security bars....
Michael leaves Florida Panhandle in shambles
Hurricane Michael slammed into the Florida Panhandle with terrifying winds of 155 mph Wednesday, splintering homes and submerging neighborhoods before continuing its destructive march inland across the Southeast.
Scientist don't know why bees acted weird during solar eclipse
The much-hyped total solar eclipse that streaked across the United States in 2017 changed how a lot of us behaved for a very short period of time. Instead of working...
Stephen Hawking's final paper explores disappearing black holes
The final paper that famed physicist Stephen Hawking worked on before he passed away has been published and it deals with a topic bigger than Hawking's legacy – what happens...
City investigation chief allegedly overstepped authority
The city's top investigator abused his authority by seizing control of the independent office that investigates the school system and firing its commissioner, a new investigation found Thursday. But the...
Naked guy on meth takes dip in holy water, masturbates during Mass: cops
A North Dakota man allegedly high on meth climbed into a church’s holy water fountain while nude.
'Beautiful Boy' is too safe for a drug abuse film
Dial back the beauty, boys. The true story of a father dealing with his son’s methamphetamine addiction, “Beautiful Boy” seems to take its title less from the John Lennon song...
Well-known psychologist, author hangs herself in apartment
A well-known Manhattan clinical psychologist and author who was a vocal champion of women and animals hanged herself inside her Sutton Place home, authorities said Thursday. Stacey Radin, 52, was...
Nixon stops short of Cuomo endorsement in statement to supporters
Cynthia Nixon gave up the Working Families Party line for Gov. Andrew Cuomo — but she still won’t offer an unqualified endorsement of her one-time rival. The actress-activist issued a...
Government report reveals Pentagon weapons can easily be hacked
A brief look at the news is enough for anyone to realize that cyber attacks are a real threat. Just recently, we’ve seen Western governments strongly condemn Russia for hacking...
Your ‘nontoxic’ nail polish is probably still full of poison
So much for being in safe hands. Nail polishes that brand themselves as natural and nontoxic might be just as bad for you as old-school formulas, a new study has...
Man carrying losing lottery tickets burns himself alive: cops
This is the horrifying moment a man carrying dozens of losing lottery tickets set himself on fire at a Buddhist temple Thursday morning. The 52-year-old man was seen on CCTV...
Video of woman pouring bleach on manspreaders debunked as Russian propaganda
Viral video showing a Russian woman pouring bleach on the crotches of her manspreading compatriots was outed this week as a staged piece of Russian government propaganda. The video, first...
$70M for Gregorius? Five questions Yankees should mull early
Free agency is vital to the Yankees -- 2019-20 free agency that is. Of course they must delve into starters in the coming market and determine if they can retain...
You probably think this robot finger is creepy — that’s the point
PARIS -- A French researcher has invented a robot finger that attaches to your mobile phone. It can wriggle across your desk. It can stroke your hand. And guess what?...
Why the stock market just had its worst start to a quarter in years
It has been an ugly stretch for US stocks, which was capped by Wednesday’s more-than-830-point tumble for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. To recap: The Dow DJIA and the S&P...
Student found hanged in Columbia University dorm
The 19-year-old Columbia University student who was found dead, hanging in a student-housing residence, Thursday afternoon has been identified. A janitor discovered the body of Kirk Wu of Pasadena, Calif.,...
State comptroller tells us what we already know about transit system
Surprise, surprise — the MTA and its transit system are in shambles, according to a new analysis by the New York state comptroller. “Our regional transit system is in crisis....
Kanye West reveals pointless iPhone code during White House meeting
Kanye West pulled out his cellphone during his visit to the Oval Office on Thursday — and, with the TV cameras rolling, punched in six zeroes as his code to...
New moms admit motherhood takes months to master
New moms take an average of three months and 13 days to feel they have got the hang of motherhood, according to new research. A new study examined the confidence...
NYCFC gets big boost for future with trio's extension
Alex Ring had interest from abroad, but it never really mattered. He and his family are happy in New York City, where he quickly established himself as MLS’ best defensive...
'Unimaginable destruction': Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael
In the wake of Hurricane Michael’s devastating sweep through the Florida Panhandle, traumatized locals emerged from shelter on Thursday to find a hellscape virtually unrecognizable as their coastal home. In...
Man charged with raping exotic dancer during birthday party
A Georgia man surrendered to authorities on charges of raping an exotic dancer at a birthday party nearly two years ago, officials said. George Patrick Reid, 24, of Riverdale, allegedly...
It should be Kevin Owens' WWE turn next
Let’s appreciate what we’re missing for however long Kevin Owens is off TV. Owens is reportedly headed for knee surgery — the severity of which may not be completely known,...
Massive cheating scandal rocks the wine world
Pour them a glass of whine. Nearly two dozen newly minted master sommeliers learned Tuesday that they were being stripped of their diplomas in light of “clear evidence” that one...
Family holds sit-in at Domino's to protest 'stone cold' food
Though some pizza aficionados prefer the beloved dish cold, one British family was so frustrated with the belated delivery and “stone cold” temperature of their Domino’s order that they staged...
China set to unveil nuclear stealth bomber
China is almost ready to unleash its fearsome Hong-20 nuclear bomber. The state-of-the-art war machine can carry 20 tons of nuclear weapons and fly 5,000 miles without refueling. It has...
Cuomo hasn't agreed to a single debate with GOP challenger Molinaro
With the election less than a month away, Gov. Andrew Cuomo still hasn't agreed to a single debate with Republican challenger Marc Molinaro. Critics -- who include Democrats -- say...
Sheriff accused of forcing arrestees to wear Nike shirts in their mugshots
The sheriff’s office in Union County, Arkansas, was accused of forcing people arrested by his office to wear Nike shirts in their mugshots. Activist Shaun King called it “disgusting,” alleging...
Picking your nose is both gross and potentially deadly
Picking your nose could spread a dangerous bacteria which causes pneumonia, new research warns. The study, published in the European Respiratory Journal, is the first to show that transmission can...
Man befriends 11-year-old on subway before stealing his iPhone
An intimidating creep chatted up an 11-year-old boy on a Bronx-bound train -- and then stole the child's cell phone right from his hands, police said Thursday The pre-teen boarded...
'World's worst pedophile' admits to more than 900 rapes and sexual assaults
A Russian pedophile has been jailed for 22 years and six months for committing more than 900 rapes and sexual attacks on underage schoolgirls. Gold-toothed Viktor Lishavsky, 37, treated the...
Trump, Kanye West hug during bizarre Oval Office meeting
Kanye West on Thursday delivered a bizarre, F-bomb and curse-filled rant during a meeting in the Oval Office — after which President Trump said the MAGA-hat wearing rapper could one...
Six women accuse massage therapist of sex abuse
Three more women have stepped forward to accuse a creepy Long Island massage therapist of inappropriately touching them during spa sessions, officials said Thursday. Matthew Widener, 34, of Farmingville, is...
Mice born to same-sex parents in gene editing experiment
LONDON — Chinese scientists said on Thursday they had used gene editing and stem cell techniques to produce healthy mice with two mothers that developed well enough to go on...
Woman says man raped her after sneaking into Chelsea apartment
A Manhattan woman told cops she was sleeping in her apartment when a stranger slipped in -- possibly through an unlocked door -- and raped her, authorities said Thursday. The...
Wet weather could wreak havoc during Giants' must-win game
The Giants are coming off a devastating loss Sunday and playing on short rest Thursday, and now Mother Nature has stepped up to add more fuel to this bonfire of...
Your gym stats might have been hacked
Sorry, fitness fans, your data may have been breached. Mindbody, a popular gym and wellness scheduling service, is under fire after its fitness tracking company FitMetrix exposed millions of user...
Not everyone in America loathes Grayson Allen
Expect Grayson Allen to have a special someone cheering him on when the Utah Jazz open their season against the Sacramento Kings next week. The polarizing former Duke guard, who...
Ex-con busted for plotting reputed mobster's drive-thru assassination
An ex-con was busted Thursday for allegedly plotting the assassination of a reputed mobster who was rubbed out while waiting for a cup of McDonald's coffee last week, The Post...
Africa's youngest billionaire kidnapped outside luxury hotel
Africa’s youngest billionaire was kidnapped Thursday while heading into a luxury hotel for his morning workout, according to reports. Mohammed “Mo” Dewji was abducted outside the oceanfront Colosseum Hotel and...
Experts unravel mystery of ancient Easter Island statues
Historians have long wondered why Easter Island’s famous statues are mostly located on the coast of the remote Pacific island – now a team of archaeologists has come up with...
The running backs of Giants past can't get over Saquon Barkley
Tiki Barber is the best running back the Giants have ever had. Brandon Jacobs was a 254-pound monster with bad intentions. Ahmad Bradshaw was arguably, pound for pound, the toughest...
Major investor unloaded Sears stock ahead of bankruptcy reports
Struggling investor Bruce Berkowitz unloaded yet another chunk of his remaining Sears shares ahead of this week’s reports that the retailer may be headed for bankruptcy. Berkowitz’s Fairholme Fund —...
Model shot in neck before multi-vehicle crash is left brain-dead
An aspiring Georgia model is brain-dead after she was shot in the neck while driving, causing a head-on collision with the car in front of her and leading to a...
Deputy resigns after students get mistakenly pepper-sprayed
A school security deputy resigned a day after a group of students got accidentally hit with pepper spray, authorities said. Hillsborough County School Security Deputy Patricia Parker was chatting with...
Feds bust massive pill mills that flooded NYC streets with painkillers
Federal investigators announced Thursday the arrest of 10 people — including several doctors — involved in multiple plots to flood Big Apple streets with dangerous and addictive painkillers. Officials unsealed...
Michelle Obama rejects Eric Holder's 'kicking' Republicans remark
Michelle Obama stuck to her positive political philosophy Thursday, rejecting ex-Attorney General Eric Holder’s remark that when Republicans “go low,” Democrats should “kick them.” “Fear is not a proper motivator....
Trump, Xi to meet amid trade war tensions
The White House is moving ahead with plans for President Trump to sit down with China's leader amid increasing tensions between the two countries over trade during a G-20 summit...
Lampert said to be mulling bid for Sears assets in bankruptcy
The vise is tightening on Eddie Lampert. With an imminent bankruptcy looming, Sears’ lenders are trying to wrestle control of the retailer’s fate from its largest shareholder and chief executive,...
Mexican cop arrested in California with 50 pounds of meth
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Southern California authorities have arrested a Mexican police officer they say had 50 pounds of methamphetamine in his car. The Orange County Sheriff's Department says deputies...
This special underwear is for new dads with fragile nads
Dads, lemme ask you a question. Have you ever thought to yourself, “This parenting thing is so physically dangerous, I should be wearing body armor”? If so, a popular baby-goods...
Khabib Nurmagomedov taunts UFC with quitting ultimatum
Khabib Nurmagomedov threatened to quit the UFC if his teammate is banned for hitting Conor McGregor during the brawl that erupted following the pair's fight at UFC 229. Zubaira Tukhugov...
Rafael Nadal opens sports academy as refuge during deadly Spain flood
At least 10 people are dead in a flash flood of “biblical” proportions in Mallorca — prompting tennis great Rafael Nadal to open up his sports academy as a refuge,...
Long-suffering Bills fan takes final shot at team from beyond the grave
A long-suffering Buffalo Bills fan delivered his parting shot at the long-beleaguered squad — requesting six players from the team to serve as his pallbearers so they could “let him...
Prosecutors aren't offering ex-CDC chief a plea deal in sex abuse case
Prosecutors have yet to offer Dr. Thomas Frieden, the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a plea deal in their sex abuse case against him. Frieden,...
The smoke behind Kevin Durant's early exit rumors
The NBA season is still a few days away from officially beginning. But because this is a league that draws just as many headlines from player movement as it does...
Trump says presidency cost him 'billions,' but worth it
President Trump estimated that he's lost billions of dollars while in the White House but said it's been worth it because of what he's done for the country. “I’ll bet...
This small, spinning ball could bring green energy to windy cities
LONDON -- Two British-based researchers have created an award-winning new design for a mini wind turbine that looks like a volleyball and can catch a breeze blowing in any direction,...
Patrick Reed finally learns what happens when you act like an ass
This was the way it had to be, right? Sides are being chosen in the aftermath of the Ryder Cup fiasco, and Patrick Reed is standing alone. In the days...
12-pound chunk of the moon is up for auction
BOSTON — Anyone who can’t make it to the moon to gather a few lunar rocks now has the opportunity to buy one right here on Earth. A 12-pound lunar...
ESPN just poached one of baseball's top insiders
ESPN has Adam Schefter on the NFL, Adrian Wojnarowski on the NBA and now it is hiring Yahoo’s Jeff Passan with the plan for him to be its top breaking-news...
Sears drops further on report of banks' push for liquidation
Sears was being pummeled in mid-morning trading on a report that banks are pushing the 130-year-old retailer to liquidate. The report Thursday in the Wall Street Journal comes one day...
Astronomers detect more mystery radio signals from deep space
Humans love staring at images of distant galaxies snapped from high-power telescopes, but sometimes listening instead of looking can yield even more tantalizing hints at what lies beyond. For years...
Republican's vile slur against Democratic candidate gets him fired
A GOP official in Kansas stepped down from his post after threatening to send a Native American congressional candidate “packing to the reservation” in a Facebook post. Michael Kalny, of...
Catch and release? Might as well just kill the fish
Catching fish for food is something that has been done for, well, pretty much since the dawn of mankind, but fishing as a hobby or sport is a relatively recent...
Trump: 'Very sad thing' if Saudi crown prince involved in journalist's disappearance
President Trump revealed the US has investigators looking into how a journalist went missing last week after entering the Saudi Consulate in Turkey and said it would be a "very...
Tim Tebow 'blessed' in relationship with Miss Universe
Tebow confirmed he and Nel-Peters were an item over the summer.
Saudi Arabian student found butchered in Miami apartment
A Saudi Arabian student studying architecture at the University of Miami was murdered in his off-campus apartment — and cops are seeking a blond man for questioning in regards to...
Kid tries to scare his mom and gets punched in the face
Tylen Ellis and his mom, Tashila Alexander, were at a Walmart in Chickasha, Oklahoma, when the boy found a giant mask. He decided it was the perfect opportunity to sneak up...
SEC, Tesla submit approval of settlement to court
The Securities and Exchange Commission, Tesla and chief executive officer Elon Musk submitted a joint filing late Wednesday in support of a settlement, saying the terms were in the best...
Dodgers secretly harbored player accused of sexual assault
A Los Angeles Dodgers minor leaguer who allegedly sexually assaulted a maid at an Arizona hotel in 2015 was sent back to Latin America before being cut three months later...
Wall Street jittery, but bolstered by new inflation data
Wall Street remained jittery a day after the Dow dropped more than 800 points, but stocks avoided a major selloff as fresh inflation data looked tamer than expected. Consumer prices...
Astros pitcher confronts fan who heckled accused woman-abuser
In a clash between a fan heckling an alleged domestic abuser and a player sticking up for that alleged domestic abuser, who's the good guy? That was the scene Monday...
Apple buys iPhone chip supplier in $600M deal
Apple is buying the power management technology at the heart of its iPhones in a $600 million deal with Dialog Semiconductor that also secures the German-listed company’s role as a...
Trump calls Kanye West a 'genius' hours before White House meeting
President Trump called Kanye West a "genius" hours before he's expected to sit down with the rapper at the White House to discuss prison reform and other issues. "Those in...
Man fatally struck by garbage truck in Brooklyn
A man was fatally struck by a city sanitation truck that was making an illegal turn Thursday morning in Brooklyn, police said. The 37-year-old victim, whose name has not yet...
Student being held in UAE accused of being a spy
A British student reportedly has been held in solitary confinement for five months after he was accused of spying in Dubai. Matthew Hedges is said to have been seized as...
Jewelry with toxic chemicals found on retail shelves
LOS ANGELES — Jewelry with the toxic metal cadmium is showing up on the shelves of national retailers including Ross, Nordstrom Rack and Papaya, according to newly released test results....
Melania Trump: I'm the most bullied person in the world
Melania Trump is one of “the most bullied” people on Earth, she claimed in a wide-ranging interview set to air Friday. "I could say that I'm the most bullied person...
Hurricane Michael crushes Georgia, heads toward Carolinas
The remnants of Hurricane Michael — the most powerful storm on record to strike Florida’s Panhandle — swept through Georgia on Thursday on a path toward the Carolinas after leaving...
German publication has 'hundreds of documents' to support Ronaldo rape claim
BERLIN — The German weekly magazine that first published the rape allegation against Cristiano Ronaldo says it has "hundreds of documents" that substantiate its report and there is no reason...
Veteran faces 10 years for threatening congressman
CAMDEN, N.J. — A veteran has been convicted of threatening a New Jersey congressman and his staff after reaching out to them for help with his medical treatment from the...
This animal lover is putting the wildest dresses on dogs
These pooches are dressed to impress. Miguel Rodriguez, a pet costumer in Queens, creates couture clothes for dogs looking to get adopted. “I use the fashion to basically make consciousness...
Woman fatally shot at Days Inn after pointing gun at officers
SULLIVAN, Ind. — Authorities say a woman who allegedly made threatening statements at a motel in western Indiana was fatally shot after pointing a gun at officers. The shooting happened...
NASA, Russian astronauts survive failed launch attempt to ISS
An American astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut made an emergency landing in Kazakhstan on Thursday after their Soyuz booster rocket failed shortly after liftoff on a trip to the International...
Breaking down where each Yankee stands heading into 2019
Here's a look at where each Yankee stands heading into the offseason: The Pillars These guys are in it for the long haul. Miguel Andujar, 3B: One-plus year of service....
Jets are being rewarded for standing by most controversial player
Robby Anderson remembers the call to Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan on the morning of Jan. 19. The wide receiver had just spent the night in the Broward County (Fla.)...
Why David Quinn has already blown up Rangers top line
Nobody ever projected Chris Kreider, Mika Zibanejad and Pavel Buchnevich would become the linear descendants of Vic Hadfield, Jean Ratelle and Rod Gilbert, but neither did anyone suggest that the...
Hurricane Michael responsible for young girl's death in Georgia
An 11-year-old girl was killed when a tree fell onto her home as brutal Hurricane Michael tore through Georgia, officials said Thursday. The tree collapsed at around 3 p.m. Wednesday,...
South Korea walks back on possibly lifting sanctions on North
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has walked back on a proposal to lift some of its unilateral sanctions against North Korea following President Donald Trump's blunt response. Foreign Minister...
4-year-old came home from daycare with 2 capsules of crack cocaine
A 4-year-old girl in the Bronx came home from daycare with two capsules of crack cocaine — and had apparently put some in her mouth, according reports. “She could have...
Nets big man looking to develop a new offensive weapon
MONTREAL — Nets coach Kenny Atkinson has a thing about developing his big men’s 3-point shot. First it was Al Horford. Then it was Brook Lopez. Is Kenneth Faried next?...
LSU could spoil dreams of Georgia running the table
It seemed Alabama’s greatness could no longer surprise. It could only continue to amaze. The Crimson Tide entered the season with an unprecedented five national championships in the past nine...
FBI says man planned to bomb National Mall on Election Day
Federal authorities have charged a New York man with building a 200-pound bomb they say he planned to detonate on Election Day on the National Mall in Washington. Paul Rosenfeld,...
George Zimmerman to plead no contest in stalking case
SANFORD, Fla. — Former neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman will plead no contest to resolve a misdemeanor charge accusing him of stalking a private investigator working for a documentary filmmaker,...
Woman who spent $21M on luxury goods must explain to court where money came from
LONDON — A woman from Azerbaijan who spent 16 million pounds ($21 million) on jewelry, wine and other goods at luxury London department store Harrods over the course of a...
How David Quinn's tackling a persistent Rangers problem
The Rangers were running through power-play drills with a couple of revamped units during Wednesday’s practice when the head coach interrupted the proceedings with the same message that might have...
Roberts refers complaints about Kavanaugh to federal judges in Colorado
Over a dozen complaints — some from Democratic partisan groups — about statements Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh made during his confirmation hearings were referred to federal judges in Colorado...
Eric Holder: 'When they go low, we kick ’em'
Former Attorney General Eric Holder said he disagrees with Michelle Obama’s high-minded slogan: “When they go low, we go high." “When they go low, we kick ‘em,” the 67-year-old former...