April 2, 2019
Ron Darling's tell-all skewers others, not just Lenny Dykstra
Lenny Dykstra is not the only ex-teammate former Met Ron Darling brushed back in his latest memoir. In “108 Stitches,” which the Mets author-announcer co-wrote with Daniel Paisner, Darling sets...
Ex-Penn State frat members get jail for role in pledge’s death
BELLEFONTE, Pa. — Three ex-Penn State fraternity brothers have been sentenced to jail on hazing charges in connection with the February 2017 death of a student pledging the fraternity. The...
Everything about Tigers pitcher 'pissed off' Luke Voit
Luke Voit has the build of a professional wrestler, and after Tuesday’s 3-1 loss to the Tigers he sounded like he was ready to enter the ring. Voit was “pissed...
Cops arrest Florida man for killing wife, daughter with machete
A father who allegedly used a machete to kill his wife and 10-year-old daughter over the weekend has been taken into custody in Florida, police said. Noel Chambers, 57, a...
Russell Westbrook records second 20-20-20 game ever
OKLAHOMA CITY — With the outcome all but decided and just over a minute remaining, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Billy Donovan wanted to get Russell Westbrook out of Tuesday's game....
Netflix executive claims she was fired for being pregnant
A former Netflix executive sued the company Tuesday, alleging that she was fired after she announced her pregnancy. Tania Zarak worked in 2018 as a manager in Netflix’s international originals...
Nets coach likes what's behind Caris LeVert's stellar numbers
The numbers came back Monday night — 24 points, six assists, four rebounds — but Nets coach Kenny Atkinson saw more than just that from Caris LeVert. “From an athletic...
The slow-motion disaster undermining New York's economy
Washington is in constant tumult these days, as is London, where the battle over Brexit rages. By comparison, Albany is serene — and therein lies real danger. Over the last...
Mets hang on to survive late scare from lowly Marlins
MIAMI — Jason Vargas danced through trouble Tuesday night, using spacious Marlins Park and the anemic lineup he faced to his advantage. Gifted five runs in the first inning, the...
Geno Auriemma: Most coaches 'afraid' of their players
Geno Auriemma said he believes his fellow coaches have become "afraid" of upsetting their players because they will either transfer and/or report on them for being abusive. "The majority of...
Three Warriors slapped with fines for ripping referees
Golden State Warriors teammates Draymond Green, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant have been fined by the NBA for criticizing the officiating. The league said Tuesday that Green was fined $35,000...
Famed graphic designer Milton Glaser selling Kips Bay offices
Milton Glaser, the inventor of the I ♥ NY logo, is selling his charming townhouse offices in Kips Bay with an asking price of $12 million. Adelaide Polsinelli of Compass...
Red Ventures' brands relocating to Fifth Ave. office building
Tech and digital marketing company Red Ventures, led by CEO Ric Elias, is moving and consolidating its Bankrate and Points Guy brands to 100-104 Fifth Ave. Its 22,802 square feet...
Abercrombie & Fitch scoping out Gap's old Fifth Avenue digs
Abercrombie & Fitch may be falling into the Gap. The onetime darling of the suburban preppie is considering a move to Gap’s former spot at 680 Fifth Ave. on the...
Politicians put off setting congestion pricing fee until after 2020 election
State lawmakers who approved congestion pricing weren’t taking any chances that furious motorists would take their revenge at the polls — the legislation doesn’t allow the congestion fee to be...
Ellen DeGeneres joins celebrities slamming Brunei's brutal anti-gay stoning law
Ellen DeGeneres is the latest celebrity to speak out against Brunei's barbaric anti-gay stoning law, which goes into effect on Wednesday. The beloved talk show host and LGBT icon called...
Biden 'still committed' to 2020 run despite string of allegations
Joe Biden remained determined Tuesday to run for president, despite allegations that he improperly touched two women — while even House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told the ex-veep to keep his...
Which couples stayed together on the 'Married at First Sight' finale?
One wife reveals her husband had sex with her "just to make me happy."
'This Is Us' finale ends season with a slew of new questions
Flash-forward suggests a rocky future for Toby and Kate.
Ex-Time Inc. chief resurfaces as Backstage board member
Former Time Inc. CEO Joe Ripp has resurfaced in the media world as a minority investor and board member of show biz casting title Backstage. Ripp teamed up with Jack...
DOJ warns Academy about blocking streaming movies from Oscar noms
Uncle Sam is taking sides in a battle between director Steven Spielberg and tech company Netflix over whether streaming movies that largely bypass theaters should be barred from winning an...
Pete Gillen on Final Four: Who'll cut down the nets, and why
Pete Gillen, who coached Providence to the Elite 8 and took Xavier and Virginia to the NCAA Tournament, is a college basketball analyst on CBS Sports Network. Throughout the tournament,...
Henrik Lundqvist, Rangers have reached a really awkward point
David Quinn and Henrik Lundqvist are driving on the same highway. But the Rangers coach, who’s in his first year, and the franchise’s all-time goaltender, who played in his 856th...
Aroldis Chapman implodes as depleted Yankees fall to Tigers
The Yankees lineup Tuesday night looked almost nothing like the one that was supposed to be out there when the team was put together, and their closer hardly looked like...
The twisted love triangle that led to the killing of a Marine's wife
As a child growing up in Oak Ridge, Tenn., Erin Heavilin was an animal lover with a talent for taming horses no one else could tame. She met her future...
Most NYC voters want elite-HS entry based on more than one test
A majority of New York City voters wants specialized-schools admissions to be based on more than a single exam, according to a poll released Tuesday. The Quinnipiac University survey found...
Lori Lightfoot elected as Chicago's first black female mayor
CHICAGO — Former federal prosecutor Lori Lightfoot easily won the Chicago mayor’s race Tuesday, earning support from every part of the city to defeat a longtime political insider and become...
Thousands fill the streets for beloved rabbi's funeral
Thousands of mourners packed the streets of Brooklyn on Tuesday for the funeral of prominent Hasidic Rabbi Yisroel Avrohom Portugal — with the throngs so deep, two NYPD cops were...
Cops looking for Staten Island teacher who went missing
A Staten Island public school teacher has been missing since Saturday, her friends and the NYPD said Tuesday. Jeanine Cammarata, 37, who works at P.S. 29 in Castleton Corners, was...
Deported MS-13 killer arrested after being caught back on Long Island
An admitted MS-13 gang member who had been booted from the US after killing a man in Huntington, was arrested again Tuesday — back on Long Island. William Umberto Martinez...
Two more women come forward with Joe Biden accusations
Two more women have come forward to accuse former Vice President Joe Biden of inappropriately touching them in recent years — one of whom was 19 years old at the...
Behind the electric Pete Alonso breakout, which scout doesn't buy
MIAMI — Pete Alonso has got balls. There is the ball from his first major league hit, which came last week during his debut in Washington. Then there is the...
Barbara Bush in new biography: Trump is a 'symbol of greed'
WASHINGTON — Barbara Bush didn’t bite her tongue in recent years when it came to Donald Trump: She just didn’t like him. But a new biography of the former first...
White House whistleblower says she was 'humiliated' by boss after coming forward
The White House whistleblower who accused the Trump administration of pushing through security clearances for staffers who were initially denied said Tuesday that her supervisor retaliated against her in an...
Bryce Harper gives National fans what they want in first at-bat
The first boos, guttural and loud in a mostly empty ballpark, greeted Bryce Harper during pregame introductions 15 minutes before the first pitch Tuesday night, as he stood in the...
Many of NYC's new lactation rooms are filthy, hard to access
Nearly three years after Mayor Bill de Blasio crowed about passing a law requiring some government offices to provide private spaces for nursing moms, a Post probe found many of...
Joe Biden is damned by his own ‘harassment’ standard
Addressing charges that Joe Biden behaved inappropriately toward former Nevada legislator Lucy Flores, a spokesperson for the likely presidential candidate said, “Neither then, nor in the years since, did he...
New York is looking at an ocean of red ink
New York’s new budget — the actual state-government expenditure plan, that is, as opposed to numerous side issues packaged with it — apparently came in close to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s...
Kenny Atkinson nixes extension talk — but Nets players thrilled
Nets coach Kenny Atkinson has hardly wanted to mention the playoffs this year, even with his team fighting for its postseason life over the final week of the season. But...
Turks finally start standing up to Erdogan
Turkish voters punished their ruling party in municipal elections over the weekend. That could be a good omen for America — unless the strategically crucial country has already drifted too...
'Alcohol was no longer my friend': Why millennials are drinking less
In case you've missed it, millennials aren't drinking as much — with many straight-up tossing booze aside for a life without hangovers, according to The Atlantic. “I drank pretty regularly...
The City Council confuses ‘hate’ and free speech
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, with the enthusiastic backing of Mayor Bill de Blasio, just struck a troubling blow for political correctness and against free speech. Johnson and other council...
What AOC doesn’t get about wages and human worth
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is again trying to teach deep moral lessons using dubious “facts.” On Monday, she took to Twitter to complain that “croissants at LaGuardia are going for SEVEN...
If the city doesn’t fight farebeating, everyone’s in trouble
Cops busted an 18-year-old for turnstile-jumping over the weekend, then found he was wanted for a murder in Queens last year. That’s just a taste of why the NYPD is...
Despite being exposed, fake news thrives on social media ahead of India polls
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI - Two weeks after a suicide bombing in Kashmir in February killed 40 Indian policemen, a Facebook user called Avi Dandiya posted a live video in which he...
3 more arrested in brutal gang killing caught on camera
Police have nabbed three more men they say were involved in the brutal gang killing in Brooklyn last month — and one is facing a murder charge. Cops collared Alfred...
Slain tot's grandma slams his killer at sentencing
A Brooklyn man who beat his girlfriend's 3-year-old son into a fatal coma -- three days after neighbors called the city to report suspected abuse at the home but gave...
ISIS wannabe from the Bronx gets 20 years for supporting terrorism
A Bronx home-health aide who plotted to pose as a humanitarian nurse to join ISIS was slapped with 20 years behind bars Tuesday. Saddam Mohamed “Adam” Raishani, 32, was hoping...
Keith Hernandez confirms Dykstra was barking, but couldn't hear specifics
Keith Hernandez remembers Lenny Dykstra chirping at Oil Can Boyd, just not the specifics that Ron Darling describes in his new book. Hernandez, the first baseman on that 1986 Mets...
Video shows cops bringing down alleged Bronx slasher with Taser
A video obtained by the New York Post shows an NYPD cop using a stun gun to bring down a man who allegedly slashed a 40-year-old in the face last...
Dozens of bikers escape charges in Texas shootout that left 9 dead
Dozens of bikers who engaged in a broad-daylight shootout that left nine dead outside a Waco, Texas, restaurant will skate on all the charges, a report said Tuesday. Some 200...
2 teens dead after being electrocuted trying to rescue dog in canal
Two teenage boys from California were found dead in a field — both electrocuted — after attempting to rescue a dog from an irrigation canal, cops said. The teens had...
Newly elected Texas judge accidentally resigns
A newly elected judge in Houston accidentally resigned on Monday after he shared plans online to run for the state supreme court, apparently unaware that the Texas constitution considers such...
Russia uses 'GPS spoofing technology' to hide Putin's location
The Russian Federation used electronic warfare equipment almost 10,000 times to create false GPS signals that sent ships off-grid and hid the location of President Vladimir Putin, according to a...
Can G-Leaguer Billy Garrett help the Knicks avoid historic infamy?
ORLANDO, Fla. — Now it is point guard Billy Garrett’s chance to help try and save the 15-62 Knicks from posting the worst record in franchise history. This was supposed...
Zookeeper 'Joe Exotic' found guilty in murder-for-hire plot
"Joe Exotic" — the ex-Oklahoma zookeeper and former candidate for governor who was accused in a federal murder-for-hire plot last year — was found guilty Tuesday on all charges. The...
NYPD reports best March 'CompStat' numbers ever, despite shootings spike
Last month marked the safest March since New York City began computerized crime-tracking — even though there was a 20-plus percent surge in shooting incidents, the NYPD said Tuesday. Major...
Why Miguel Andujar doesn't justify Yankees fans' Manny Machado anger
Would it soothe your rage to know that Manny Machado took a .222/.263/.222 slash line, with four singles in 18 at-bats, into Tuesday night’s game between his Padres and the...
'MAGA bomber': I didn't know pipe bombs could hurt anyone
A Florida man who last week pleaded guilty to sending pipe bombs to prominent Democratic politicians and other targets says in a new court filing that he didn't know the...
Trump incorrectly states his father was born in Germany
President Trump incorrectly stated on Tuesday that his father was born in Germany while he was criticizing the European country's contribution to NATO. Trump, speaking in the Oval Office, made...
'Ballet bandit' gets 72 hours of community service for Maine spree
The socialite daughter of a New York City ballet power couple was sentenced to 72 hours of community service for a spree of Maine burglaries she committed with her boyfriend...
Lawyer accused of telling tenant to 'commit suicide' gets license suspended
A top Manhattan real-estate lawyer -- who was caught on tape telling a tenant, “You’re my b---h” and, “I think you should commit suicide” -- will have his law license...
Brooklyn car crash leaves one teen dead, two critically injured
A teenager died Tuesday in a bloody wreck that seriously injured two other teens and left a trail of twisted metal and debris on a road known to Brooklyn residents...
Brothers accused of landlord's murder texted about The Post's coverage of the crime
Two brothers accused in the slay case of notorious Brooklyn landlord Menachem Stark were busy the morning after the murder — texting about The Post's coverage of the crime. Kendall...
Toddler paralyzed for life after choking on apple at day care
A toddler was left permanently paralyzed and brain-damaged -- after choking on a piece of apple at his day care. Neihana Renata of New Zealand was 22 months old in...
These Spanish foods could help you live longer
Ciao for now, Italy. After years as the world’s healthiest country, the European nation has ceded its top spot to a dark horse contender: Spain. According to the 2019 Bloomberg...
Chinese woman busted with malware, 2 passports at Mar-a-Lago
Secret Service agents busted a mystery woman carrying a pair of Chinese passports and a thumb drive with malicious software on it at President Trump’s Florida resort while he was...
Mystery bitcoin buyer causes huge spike in price
Somebody, somewhere is betting big on bitcoin. The price of bitcoin surged above $5,000 for the first time this year after a mystery buyer placed a huge order — causing...
Why Russell Wilson put Seahawks on an early contract clock
Quarterback Russell Wilson has told the Seattle Seahawks he wants a new contract by April 15, the first day of the offseason workout program, The Seattle Times reported Tuesday. It...
GOP rep caught up in North Carolina corruption investigation
GOP Rep. Mark Walker has become entangled in a federal corruption investigation that has resulted in the indictment of Robin Hayes, the chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party, according...
'Shocked' Darryl Strawberry: Ron Darling is lying about Lenny Dykstra 'slurs'
Ron Darling fired some fastballs at Lenny Dykstra and now one of his most famous teammates is swinging back at him. Darryl Strawberry is the latest and most emphatic former...
Buzzy Crown Shy brings inviting menu, mood to Financial District
The Financial District's buzziest new spot, Crown Shy, is what the booming nabe's 65,000 hungry mouths needed — a destination eatery that isn’t another outpost of an empire (see Nobu,...
Did AAF 'savior' buy and kill league for its parts?
Bill Polian isn't thrilled about the latest news surrounding the Alliance of American Football. Co-founder and Head of Football for the first-year startup league, Polian responded to AAF owner Ton...
Lawyers wants Nxivm jury kept secret
Prosecutors and defense lawyers in the Nxivm sex-cult case have asked the judge to keep jurors anonymous, according to a new court filing. The request surfaced in the proposed jury...
Globe-trotting influencer busted on vacation in embezzlement probe
Her lavish excursions were plastered all over social media, showing her with Louis Vuitton bags and Lamborghinis and crisscrossing the globe from Ibiza to Milan as a Miami-based influencer. But...
Teen mom comes forward after newborn buried in flower pot: cops
A teen mom confessed to police that she buried her newborn daughter inside a flower pot in a Texas cemetery, authorities said this week. Carrollton Police said Monday that an...
Conor McGregor challenges Mark Wahlberg to a fight for 'rightful' UFC shares
It's the "Notorious One" vs Marky Mark. Ultimate Fighting Championship star Conor McGregor is challenging "Hollywood actress" Mark Wahlberg to a fight. The prize? Shares in UFC. "I've decided to...
Trump rails against Mueller report, Nadler, Schiff and continued investigations
President Trump went on a long and angry tear from the White House Tuesday about special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia report during an on-camera sitdown with NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg....
Pitcher Lenny Dykstra allegedly racially slurred speaks out
Even Oil Can Boyd is squeaking over the Ron Darling-Lenny Dykstra feud. The former Red Sox pitcher said Tuesday he didn’t hear Dykstra hurling racial epithets at him from the...
Queens jogger Karina Vetrano's parents thank jurors for conviction
The parents of slain Queens jogger Karina Vetrano held a dramatic press conference Tuesday during which they publicly thanked jurors for convicting killer Chanel Lewis at his retrial. “As a...
What it says about you if you prefer smooth peanut butter
With National Peanut Butter and Jelly day (April 2) upon us, now is as good a time as ever to settle an ages old score: smooth peanut butter, or crunchy...
Anti-vegan protester eats raw squirrel outside vegan festival
Shocking video shows an anti-vegan protester eating squirrel – a week after he was seen eating a pig’s head. The pony-tailed protestor wearing a "VEGANISM = MALNUTRITION" t-shirt was seen...
Newspaper chain known for slashing jobs ramps up fight for USA Today
MNG Enterprises, which has dramatically slashed head count at newspapers like the Boston Herald and the Denver Post, ramped up its bid to acquire USA Today publisher Gannett on Tuesday...
Scientists say they've developed endometriosis blood test
A groundbreaking blood test that can detect up to 90 percent of cases of endometriosis has been developed by UK scientists. Presently, diagnosis typically takes seven-and-a-half years from the first...
Miguel Andujar: Why I don't think season-ending surgery is needed
Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar remained upbeat Tuesday despite facing possible season-ending shoulder surgery. Andujar said he is optimistic he will be able to return to the field after a...
Jerry Nadler's full-disclosure double standard and other commentary
2020 watch: Don’t Idolize Your Candidate Sure, it was only one sign, and maybe it was meant as a joke. Then again, as The Week’s Bonnie Kristian suggests, the “Beto...
De Blasio suspends FDNY staff cuts following Post exposé
Mayor Bill de Blasio granted a temporary stay of execution on FDNY staffing cuts and now plans to meet with unions and the department to hash out a deal that...
Ex-Morgan Stanley broker claims co-worker showed him 'disturbing' photos
A former Morgan Stanley wealth manager thought he was doing the right thing by reporting a possible pedophile coworker — only to be drummed out when the guy turned out...
Air pollution in tourist hotspot is so bad, prime minister flies to see it
Pollution levels have soared into the hazardous zone for the popular tourist destination in Thailand, putting the city at the top of the list of the world’s most polluted cities...
A bottle of wine a week is as bad as smoking 10 cigarettes: study
Drinking one bottle of wine a week is as cancer-causing as smoking up to ten cigarettes during the same time period, a new study claims. British researchers found that downing...
Virginia lieutenant gov's sex assault accusers recount 'huge betrayal'
The two women who accused Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of sexual assault have lashed back at him — with one calling his response "disgraceful, irresponsible and manipulative,” while the...
Cops release photo of suspect involved in brutal gang slaying
The NYPD has released a photo of another person they say was involved in the brutal gang killing in Brooklyn last month. The dramatic series of events caught on camera...
Luke Kornet is making the most of his final Knicks audition
Frank Kornet flew into Manhattan just in time to see his son Luke return to the starting lineup — and possibly into the Knicks’ future plans. Frank is a former...
Over-the-top Florida mansion with 'Star Trek' theater asks $24.99M
Here’s a home where you can live long and prosper. A 27,000-square-foot mansion in Boca Raton, Fla., which notably includes a striking home theater modeled off the bridge of the...
Surfer has to have his face reconstructed after horrific wipeout
Two facial surgeons spent nine hours working on Steve Bowens, 43, after he suffered a horrific surfing accident which "imploded the bones" in his face.
Another Texas chemical fire kills one worker, injures two others
HOUSTON — A tank holding a flammable chemical caught fire at a Texas plant Tuesday, killing one worker, injuring at least two others and sending other panicked employees fleeing over...
Teenage son surprises struggling, single mother with car
Thirteen-year-old William Preston knew that his single mother, Krystal Preston, was struggling to support him, his two siblings and their three dogs -- and that not having a car was...
Season 3 of 'Brockmire' allows George Brett to show off his acting chops
The question had to be asked. “Who is a better actor,” I pressed Hank Azaria, lifelong Mets fan and award-winning performer in his own right. “Keith Hernandez or George Brett?”...
US Postal Service delivers a sexy fashion line
This collab is the total package. Forever 21 is going postal with a wacky street-wear collection inspired by an unlikely institution: The USPS. In need of a "Priority Mail" tube...
Daniel Murphy's Rockies career off to frustrating start
Former Mets infielder Daniel Murphy isn't getting the Rocky Mountain high he expected when he signed in Colorado as a free agent this offseason. The 34-year-old will miss at least...
NYPD cop hit by drone, another hit by car at rabbi's funeral
A drone hit an NYPD detective in the head, while another cop had his leg run over by a procession car as they worked crowd control at the sprawling funeral...
US health officials alarmed by paralyzing illness in kids
One morning last fall, 4-year-old Joey Wilcox woke up with the left side of his face drooping. It was the first sign of an unfolding nightmare. Three days later, Joey...
Wizards find scapegoat for disastrous season
Ernie Grunfeld has been fired as president of the Washington Wizards after 16 seasons in charge of the team. The Wizards announced his dismissal on Tuesday with four games left...
Trump walks back threat to shut down Mexico border
President Trump on Tuesday walked back his vow to close the Mexican border this week — but insisted he would still shut it down unless Democrats agree to fix America's...
Corey Johnson: Samantha Josephson ride-sharing bill 'makes sense'
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson said Tuesday that he would welcome a bill requiring Ubers and Lyfts to display an illuminated sign to make them easier to spot. Legislation that...
Baltimore mayor takes indefinite leave amid kids book corruption scandal
Baltimore's Democratic mayor will take an indefinite leave from office after it emerged she secured a lucrative sales deal with the University of Maryland Medical System for a kids book...
Majority of New Yorkers are unhappy with congestion pricing: poll
A majority of New York City voters are giving thumbs down to congestion pricing — with minorities much more opposed than whites, according to a new poll. A Quinnipiac University...
'Phallic' clams found penetrating seafloor wood
A strange new species of clam that's shaped like a penis has been discovered by scientists. The phallic creature roams the ocean floor and munches on soggy wood for its...
How I survived a machete attack at the hands of my crazy ex-boyfriend
A woman is recounting for the first time the night her crazed boyfriend attacked her with a machete with such ferocity, its handle broke off. Sarah Whetham, 31, of Manchester...
Inside wrestling's cloudy TV future as WWE challengers try to stand out
As legendary wrestling commentator Jim Ross likes to say, business is about to pick up. The last year has seen an explosion of big-money rights deals across television and streaming...
Fruit juice diet sends woman to the hospital with brain damage
A woman has been hospitalized after a strict juice diet apparently left her with brain damage. The unidentified dieter had been juicing for three weeks after visiting an "alternative therapist"...
Mars could have water hidden 'deep underground'
In 2018, scientists made the incredible discovery that they had found a "stable body of liquid water" on Mars. A new study takes that one step further and suggests that...
Johnny Manziel becomes odd voice of reason as AAF collapses
Johnny Manziel, the new voice of reason. The controversial Heisman Trophy winner offered some sage advice Tuesday to his fellow players in the Alliance of American Football, the fledgling spring...
NASA reveals winning design of Mars habitat challenge
NASA has unveiled designs for 3D-printed towers that could shelter the first humans on Mars. Each of the striking structures would house living spaces as well as a laboratory for...
Why fitness fanatics are chugging pickle juice
Gym rats are in a pickle. Pickle juice — the salty, tangy liquid used to turn cucumbers into pickles — has become the new drink of choice for fitness fanatics....
Lithuanian man is only passenger on flight to Italy
VILNIUS, Lithuania — A Lithuanian man flying to Italy got a pleasant surprise when he boarded the plane: He was the only passenger on the Boeing 737-800. Skirmantas Strimaitis, who...
Yankees trying something new with top pitching prospect
Seven seasons later, the Yankees are experimenting with Domingo Acevedo. The big right-hander, who began his hike up the team's organizational ladder in 2013 as a starter, is now a...
Driver loses control and turns Brooklyn street into demolition derby
Brooklyn residents thought they were being woken up by an earthquake on Tuesday morning, when a driver lost control of her car and turned a quiet Bushwick street into a...
Inside the ocean cave that became a chilling 'turtle graveyard'
Spooky images show a bizarre turtle “graveyard” at the bottom of an ocean cave. Photographer Josh Vergara, 34, from the Philippines, discovered the tomb of dead reptiles on Sipadan Island...
NYC may charge for paper bags as state bans plastic
New York City shoppers who switch to paper bags when plastic ones are outlawed by the state next year will have to fork over 5 cents for each one under...
Former judge arrested for sex act with teen in hotel
A former judge in North Carolina was arrested after engaging in a sex act with a teenager at a hotel in Asheville, police said. Daniel Ray Green, who now works as a...
Dozens of women claim hospital secretly recorded them in gynecology rooms
Dozens of women claim in a new lawsuit they were secretly filmed at a California hospital when they were at their most vulnerable, including giving birth or undergoing surgery. The...
Le'Veon Bell feuds with star receiver over his music
Not everyone is a fan of Le'Veon Bell's music. After the Jets running back polled the masses Monday on Twitter, looking for feedback on his new track, Chargers receiver Keenan...
Snorting sugar could help fight lung disease, study says
A snootful of sugar may be the best medicine for respiratory diseases. Biologists at Great Britain’s University of Manchester studied the effect of inhaled glucose in mice, and the ability...
2 stabbed, 2 arrested after wild brawl at hookah bar
Two men were stabbed and two others arrested when a brawl broke out at a Brooklyn hookah bar early Monday, police said. Video posted to YouTube shows the fight, at...
Many men think the gender pay gap is fake news: poll
The gender pay gap has its own holiday — but many men think it's just a conspiracy theory. Equal Pay Day, aka April 2, has been a nationally recognized "day"...
Tyreek Hill speaks amid child abuse probe as if nothing happened
Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill still hasn’t said anything regarding the investigation into alleged child abuse involving him at his home. Hill made his first public comments since police and...
Lyft shares get first 'sell rating' as drop continues
Lyft’s stock sank further below its IPO price Tuesday after receiving its first negative review from an analyst who is skeptical that consumers will give up car ownership in favor...
New tax credit offers $2K to businesses that hire recovering addicts
Hire a recovering addict and get $2,000. A new $2 million tax incentive program will offer a “recovery tax credit” to New York employers that hire ex-addicts struggling to get...
Pope says Church should acknowledge history of male domination, abuse of women
Pope Francis said on Tuesday the Catholic Church had to acknowledge a history of male domination and sexual abuse of women and children, and repair its reputation among young people...
Huckabee Sanders slams ObamaCare, accuses Democrats of obstruction
President Trump’s spokeswoman on Tuesday ripped ObamaCare and congressional Democrats for not supporting the president’s agenda and for demanding the release of the special counsel’s full report on Russia. “We...
Now Braves superstar gets $100 million as MLB free agency is dead
Baseball fans: Your 2023-24 winter just got more boring. Ronald Acuna Jr. is the latest young star to get locked up by his team, the 21-year-old and Braves agreeing on...
UK’s only female giant panda is artificially inseminated
Britain’s only female giant panda has been artificially inseminated in a bid to produce a cub.
The AAF is about to fold, after just two months
The Alliance of American Football appears to have played its final game. The AAF started with impressive TV ratings two months ago will suspend football operations on Tuesday and is...
Congo Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than ever: WHO
GENEVA — Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak is spreading at its fastest rate yet, eight months after it was first detected, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday....
Andrew Cuomo defends his huge pay raise
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday defended getting raises that will make him the highest-paid governor in America. “The salary adjustments were done last December by the pay commission...
'Game of Thrones' Oreos are coming: Where and when to buy
The cookies are dark and full of sweet cream: Yes, “Game of Thrones” Oreos are coming. Starting Monday, fans can consume their many show theories with a side of the...
Russian candy bars have disturbing secret ingredient: blood
This creepy candy bar kept Soviet-era children fed — and it's still "in the red." Hematogen — a chocolatey, chewy snack with an oddly metallic aftertaste — was the go-to...
Ocasio-Cortez loses it over alleged Team Trump security clearances
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Tuesday called for an investigation into a whistleblower's accusations that the Trump administration pushed through security clearances for staffers after they were denied. "We are getting...
Stray cat travels the world on this man’s shoulders
This stray cat is riding high. Backpacker Dean Nicholson, 31, adopted the animal in Bosnia after quitting his day job in Dunbar, Scotland. Now the cool cat, named Nala, has...
New 'Avengers: Endgame' trailer released as ticket sales smash record
Three weeks before its release, “Avengers: Endgame” made a super splash Tuesday with record tickets sales and a new video released by Marvel. Mobile retailer Atom reported the record for...
Half-naked activists interrupt Brexit debate to protest climate change
LONDON — A dozen demonstrators have been arrested after stripping down in Britain’s House of Commons to protest climate change. The protesters stripped to their underpants in the public gallery...
Los Angeles to clear up to 50,000 old marijuana convictions
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles-area prosecutors are joining other district attorneys to use technology to wipe out or reduce as many as 50,000 old marijuana convictions years after California voters...
New Jersey mayor wants border tax in response to congestion pricing
A New Jersey mayor is up in arms over Manhattan's new congestion pricing zone — and suggesting a retaliatory commuter tax on Big Apple residents. “We can do the same...
Mayor sets nasty tone for 'traitor' Bryce Harper's return
If Washington DC's mayor is any indicator, Bryce Harper should expect a traitor's welcome at Nationals Park on Tuesday night. The slugger will make his early-season return after leaving the...
Tiny California parking lot is outrageously expensive
There's no such thing as free parking — at least not in Long Beach, Calif. Undeveloped lots in the Los Angeles County enclave trade fast and at a premium. But...
Ron Darling digs in, Lenny Dykstra has backers as fight gets ugly
Ron Darling isn’t backing down, despite Lenny Dykstra’s threats to sue him over racism allegations in the SNY analyst’s new book. Darling, 58, said Tuesday he stands by what he...
Wynn Resorts execs concealed sex misconduct claims, probe finds
Former top brass at Wynn Resorts orchestrated a multiyear cover-up to shield the casino empire’s disgraced founder Steve Wynn from a slew of sexual-misconduct allegations, an investigation found. Massachusetts regulators...
High school students build robotic wheelchair for boy who can't walk
Using a Power Wheels riding toy as a base, students at Farmington High School in Farmington, Minnesota, built a functional wheelchair for 2-year-old Cillian Jackson, who suffers from a genetic...
Samantha Josephson killing could lead to new ride-sharing law
South Carolina lawmakers are introducing legislation on Tuesday that would require all rideshare vehicles to have illuminated signs while the driver is on duty. The move comes just days after...
BB guns shouldn't be allowed at gender reveal parties
Here's a sibling reaction to a gender reveal that should give parents pause. Clinton Cowan thought it would be a fun idea to let his 7-year-old son participate in the...
People are doing yoga with lemurs now
Yogis can now earn their stripes on the mat -- the lemur way. “Lemoga” is now being offered at a luxury hotel and spa in England, giving zen-seekers a chance...
This Russian drone is literally a flying 12-gauge shotgun
Military drones have existed for some time now and while most of the time we imagine drones in wartime as surveillance tools or, in some cases, instruments used in precision...
Bernie Sanders is crushing all other Democrats in fundraising
WASHINGTON — Sen. Bernie Sanders has brought in the most money of any 2020 contender so far, announcing Tuesday that his campaign has taken in $18.2 million. This beats Sen....
Pelosi suggests Biden stop being so touchy-feely with women
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday said the allegations of inappropriate touching by Joe Biden shouldn't short-circuit his political career but suggested that the former vice president join the "straight-armed...
'Go f--k yourself': Phil Mickelson epically shuts up country music star
Phil Mickelson could soon be the subject of one of those confrontational country songs everyone loves. Lefty got into a verbal spat with country music singer Jake Owen at Jordan...
Couple dies trying to protect classic car in a giant plastic bag
A classic car-collecting British couple died from carbon monoxide poisoning when they backed their Mercedes-Benz into a giant plastic bag, an inquest found. William Reid, 67, of High Seaton, Workington,...
Glacier collapse sends tourists running for their lives
Large chunks of ice fell off the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier in the Vatnajökull National Park in Iceland, sending waves barreling toward a nearby group of tourists. Video shows them trying to...
Father of slain jogger Karina Vetrano: 'A weight has been lifted'
The father of slain Queens jogger Karina Vetrano took a somber moment of reflection on Tuesday, saying he feels like a "weight has been lifted" a day after her killer's...
Artist threatens to sue Steve King over 'civil war' meme
An artist will sue Iowa Rep. Steve King for copyright infringement for using an illustration he created to suggest a civil war is brewing between red and blue states —...
Tourists destroy massive Louvre installation within hours
This is why we can’t have nice things. On the evening of Friday, March 29, a massive collage was installed around the glass pyramid in the Napoleon Court of the...
Skrillex could save us from mosquito bites
Scientists have found that electronic music actually repels the bloodthirsty creatures and could be an alternative to sprays and fumigation.
This new bra promises comfort for women fighting breast cancer
Breast cancer survivors frequently complain about the comfort of their lingerie after having had surgery. Now a New York startup medical wear company for people with disabilities promises to change...
MMA fighter dies after four heart attacks, shocking punch
A talented jiu-jitsu fighter died after being knocked out at an MMA event in Brazil, local media report. Amazonian athlete Mateus Fernandes, 22, suffered four heart attacks Saturday night after...
Massive water tornado looks like it's going to devour entire coast
At least 50 houses on Penang Island, Malaysia, were damaged when a massive waterspout that towered over the city's buildings smashed into the coastline. Waterspouts aren't unusual in the area,...
Utah officially allows citizens to have sex outside marriage
Beginning Wednesday, unmarried people in Utah can have sex without breaking the law. Gov. Gary Herbert has signed a law that allows fornication, or sex outside marriage. Until Wednesday, that...
ESPN's live prank causes confusion, anger
Joke's on whom? ESPN personality Will Cain was agitated Monday from the coverage of an April Fools’ Day joke he claims to have been in on during a taping of...
Jury selection begins in trial for ex-cop charged with killing bride-to-be
Jury selection is underway in the trial of a Minnesota cop charged with the murder of Australian bride-to-be Justine Damond — as the judge on the case revealed she’s received...
Desperate prospect takes Uber from Pennsylvania to Yankee Stadium
Tyler Wade was angry upon his demotion to the minor leagues, saying he "did everything they asked me to do." Turns out the infield/outfield prospect had to do one last...
'What astigmatism looks like' viral post is freaking people out on Twitter
Have your eyes been playing tricks on you? You might want to sit down for this. The Twitter account Unusual Facts has gone certified viral — with more than 70,000...
Trump lashes out at Democrats over Puerto Rico aid vote
President Trump lashed out at Senate Democrats for voting against a GOP-backed disaster bill that would have aided US farmers but that Democrats argued didn't go far enough to help...
Heartwarming video shows teens teaching boy with autism to skateboard
An emotional post on a mom's Facebook page has the internet crying on World Autism Awareness Day 2019. Kristen Braconi of South Brunswick, NJ, shared two sweet videos of local...
Tim Tebow reveals his biggest wedding debate with Miss Universe
Tebow announced his engagement to Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters earlier this year.
Eight injured when crane falls onto Royal Caribbean cruise ship
Eight people were injured when a massive crane toppled onto a Royal Caribbean cruise ship docked in the Bahamas, company officials said. The 1,187-foot Oasis of the Seas was not...
Southwest Airlines employee serenades mom of slain state trooper
The mother of an Arizona state trooper killed in the line of duty was treated to a heartfelt rendition of “You Raise Me Up” by a Southwest employee aboard her...
Trump says ObamaCare replacement vote will happen after 2020 election
President Trump in a series of tweets late Monday announced that the Republican health care plan replacing ObamaCare will be ready for a vote after the 2020 election and predicted...
EU negotiator: Messy no-deal Brexit 'looks likely'
BRUSSELS — EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier warned Tuesday that Britain's disorderly exit from the European Union is becoming more likely by the day unless the UK drastically changes its...
Mike Bloomberg might still be considering a White House run
Mike Bloomberg may still consider a run for the White House — particularly if touchy-feely Joe Biden decides to stay out of the race, according to a report. After months...
NASA says India's anti-satellite missile test put ISS in danger
India’s anti-satellite missile test was a “terrible” thing that created about 400 pieces of space debris that put the International Space Station and its astronauts at risk, according to NASA’s...
Can you spot the hidden cat on this furry rug?
A woman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, filmed her beloved cat, KC, completely disappearing as she lay down on a carpet. Her fur is the same length and color as the carpet,...
23 children sickened in suspected poisoning by teacher
BEIJING — A kindergarten teacher has been arrested in eastern China after 23 students were sickened in a suspected act of deliberate poisoning, police said Tuesday. The teacher, identified by...
Ex-cop sentenced to 20 years in child's hot-car death
BILOXI, Miss. — A former Mississippi Gulf Coast police officer is headed to prison for the death of her 3-year-old daughter, who was left in a patrol car while her...
Naked policeman arrests fugitive in sauna
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — There's no escape from the long arm of the law in Sweden. Not even sitting naked in a sauna. Police spokewoman Carina Skagerlind says an off-duty police...
Where Zion Williamson ranks among freshmen of the past 20 years
Zion Williamson’s season came to a crushing close Sunday, ending a magical year for the probable No. 1 pick in June’s NBA draft. Despite his team coming up one point...
Justin Verlander will build off his Opening Day start
Power to the people! If you want to be famous, your words plainly seen, then you can do something in between. Baby, you can send your thoughts and prayers to...
Final Four can still thrill without college hoops' biggest star
Zion Williamson’s next dribble will be in the NBA. RJ Barrett’s next dribble will be in the NBA. Duke was the latest poster boy for one-and-done. But as March Madness...
Priests torch 'sacrilegious' Harry Potter books in Poland
A group of Catholic priests in Poland torched books deemed sacrilegious, including a copy of one of J.K. Rowling's wildly popular Harry Potter novels, in a ceremony that was documented...
New Mets third baseman is an absolute mess in the field
MIAMI — J.D. Davis’ rough defensive night didn’t come back to haunt the Mets. The third baseman made a pair of lob throws to second base and mishandled a Juan...
Aroldis Chapman alleviated one Yankees concern
There’s no shortage of concerns for the Yankees, with every day seemingly bringing a new injury — or two. But Aroldis Chapman alleviated some worry with an excellent performance to...
Mitchell Robinson didn't have your traditional 21st birthday
Happy Block Day ... er, Birthday, Mitchell. New starting center Mitchell Robinson continued his rookie rampage Monday in a rare 113-105 Garden victory over the Bulls and he can now...
Juror in Karina Vetrano murder trial says he felt pressured to convict
One of the jurors who helped convict Chanel Lewis of murder for slaying Queens jogger Karina Vetrano said Monday night that he wasn't sure the man was guilty and felt...
This was the only way to stop Pavel Buchnevich's hot streak
Only the precautionary action of Rangers coach David Quinn could interrupt what has been a productive run of scoring by Pavel Buchnevich, who was held out of Monday night’s 4-2...
Behind Mets' hot start: Rivals don't even know what's hitting them
MIAMI — This is what culture change looks like. Celebrations on the field and in the clubhouse, late rallies, enthusiasm off the charts, young players pulling for one another, solid...
Michael Brown's mother making run for Ferguson City Council
FERGUSON, Mo. — Michael Brown's mother could soon have oversight over the police department connected to her son's death, if voters in Ferguson, Missouri, elect her to the City Council....
Zion Williamson has already shown LeBron James-like traits
For the next three months, you’re going to hear about Zion Williamson’s weaknesses. What he can’t do. About the holes in his game. Scouts and experts will pick him apart....
Man diagnosed with stage 4 cancer wins $250K lottery prize
After learning that he was diagnosed with cancer, a North Carolina man received a bit of good news — that he'd won a quarter of a million dollars in a...
Kenny Atkinson is nearing a contract extension with Nets
Apparently playoff contention and a darkhorse NBA Coach of the Year candidacy will be enough to get Kenny Atkinson a well-deserved extension. Atkinson — who has the Nets sitting seventh...
Aaron Judge gives Yankees a scare at worst possible time
You can’t blame Aaron Boone if he held his breath for a second after Aaron Judge made a diving catch in the eighth inning of the Yankees’ 3-1 win over...
Game of Thrones takes over Bellagio fountains in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Winter came to Las Vegas. Fire-breathing dragons held court over the world-famous fountains at the Bellagio casino-resort Sunday, as familiar elements from the TV phenomenon “Game of...
Step into another dimension
These strange stories from the Post archives and The Twilight Zone will have you questioning which dimension you're in.