May 10, 2021
Woman allegedly used bear spray to abduct infant of mom she met on Facebook
Nicole Shanks, 32, was hit with a slew of charges, including abduction, assault, breaking and entering and weapon possession, in the horrifying Mother's Day incident in Ottawa.
Yankees facing tricky Aaron Judge dilemma
The Yankees start a 13-game stretch without a day off on Tuesday — as well as a three-game series on the unforgiving turf at Tropicana Field.
China's population growth slows, faces shrinking workforce
China’s population growth slowed over the last decade, new government data shows, as the country faces a shrinking workforce. Over the past 10 years, China’s population increased by 72 million...
What happened to tiger owner after tense confrontation in Houston
The Texas man allegedly caught on camera with a Bengal tiger outside of his home was arrested on Monday night, police said. Victor Hugo Cuevas, 26, faces charges of felony evading arrest for...
Ted Cruz blasts Democrats' 'dangerous' election reform bill
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) tore into Democrats' federal election reform bill Monday night, calling it "the single most dangerous piece of legislation before the United States Congress."
Top prospect finally getting MLB chance in Mets nightmare
Jarred Kelenic, the highly touted prospect center fielder whom the Mets traded away in a deal they’ve probably come to regret, is expected to make his long-awaited MLB debut soon.
North Carolina in gas crisis after hackers shut down crucial pipeline
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency on Monday to help ensure the state maintains a sufficient fuel supply amid the ongoing Colonial Pipeline shutdown, a report...
Indian doctors warn against using cow poop as COVID cure
As COVID-19 ravages India, some have taken to rubbing cow feces and urine on their bodies as a way to fight the virus.
California getting $27B in Biden 'relief' despite $75B surplus
Despite California having a surplus, the state still is getting federal money from Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
Gritty strips as ugly Devils season ends with loss to Flyers
Gritty stripped off his Philadelphia Flyers jersey and black shorts and left only his green belly button exposed as the final horn sounded.
Islanders' playoff road gets tougher amid goalie scare
Taylor Hall scored his second goal of the game 2:53 into overtime and the Boston Bruins beat the Islanders in their home finale on Monday night to clinch third place...
US military ship fires 30 warning shots at Iranian boats
A US Coast Guard ship fired about 30 warning shots at Iranian military boats that came dangerously close to it and other American vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday,...
The NBA has a new triple-double king
Russell Westbrook has set the NBA record with his 182nd triple-double, surpassing the mark set by Oscar Robertson in 1974.
Former NJ camp worker pleads guilty to child porn charges — again
Stephen Gifford, 36, is heading back to the clink for up to 10 years after he admitted to sharing over 1,000 pictures and videos of child sexual assault material.
New Yorkers are starting to gripe about COVID fee at restaurants
New Yorkers love eating out, but they’re starting to gripe about a coronavirus surcharge that can add up to 10 percent to the final bill.
Macy's to build office tower atop Herald Square flagship store
Macy’s advanced its plan to build a giant office tower atop its Herald Square flagship store on Monday, announcing that it would spend $235 million to upgrade transit infrastructure at...
Lessons Yankees must learn to help break Ray's dominance
The Yankees play the Rays again Tuesday night at Tropicana Field, their latest opportunity to stop this train of Tampa Bay dominance that has quickly come to define Aaron Boone’s...
Dartmouth cheating scandal came after students were tracked online
Dartmouth medical school accused 17 students of cheating after the Ivy League school secretly monitored their online activity – then had them defend themselves over Zoom.
Businessman allegedly shot and killed dog on golf course
Salil Zaveri allegedly fatally shot the dog after it had interfered with his golf game by grabbing his ball.
Nets' playoff seeding isn't only thing that matters
The Nets have more to worry about than just playoff seeding.
Mets' bats reinvigorated with new hitting coaches
One week into the regime of new hitting coach Hugh Quattlebaum and assistant Kevin Howard, the Mets are focused on swinging at strikes.
Family of suspected Times Square shooter wants him to surrender, brother says
The family of alleged Times Square shooter Farrakhan Muhammad wants the suspect to turn himself in to the police.
2-year-old child hit with suitcase in random NYC attack
A unhinged man hit a 2-year-old child in the face with a suitcase in Lower Manhattan on Monday night, police said.
NYC reverses course, OKs permit for Staten Island Memorial Day Parade
The city has given the go-ahead for Staten Island's 102nd annual Memorial Day Parade after initially nixing organizers' request for a permit.
Lightning bolt sends chunk of highway through truck's windshield
A lightning bolt struck a Florida highway Monday and catapulted a chunk of blacktop through the windshield of a passing Ford pickup truck, authorities said.
Rangers coach's future up in the air as expectations grow
There is still no clarity on the No. 1 question heading into the Rangers’ offseason: Will David Quinn continue as head coach?
Yankees slugger's big return comes at perfect time
The last time Luke Voit played in a game that mattered, the Yankees’ season ended with a Game 5 ALDS loss to the Rays.
Zeldin backs fellow NYer Stefanik's bid to take Cheney House leadership role
Rep. Elise Stefanik has the endorsement of Rep. Lee Zeldin to become the next House Republican Conference chair.
Italian-Americans to rally against canceling Columbus Day in NYC schools
Italian-Americans will hold a rally urging Bill de Blasio to restore Columbus Day to the school calendar after city officials last week removed the famous explorer from the holiday in...
Still hopeless on NYC's homeless
New York City Transit President Sarah Feinberg minced no words Sunday in slamming the homeless advocates who “have sort of decided that the subway is a reasonable place for folks...
Man charged in fatal stabbing at Times Square homeless shelter
Patrick McDonough was charged with murder for allegedly fatally stabbing Stanley Castor at a Times Square hotel that was a homeless shelter.
The wrong time to enforce the new plastic-bag law
Sometimes, officials are too eager to move after a media exposé. Case in point, the reaction of the state Department of Environmental Conservation to reporting by The City that no...
Key figures join The Post, say Eric Adams is the right choice for NYC
The Post's endorsement of Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams for mayor on Monday has sparked considerable attention, with key figures joining in backing him. Below is a roundup of what...
Mets have to prove dysfunction is in the past: Sherman
The Mets' penchant for shenanigans was supposed to be gone with new ownership. The past week shows its not fully behind them yet.
Houston man who allegedly had Bengal tiger IDed
Victor Hugo Cuevas was identified by police as the Houston man caught on camera with a tiger outside of his home.
New Yorkers need de Blasio to quit the denial on crime
In the wake of the appalling Times Square shooting, Mayor Bill de Blasio is diving deeper into denial, insisting the city “is a very safe place” even as he suddenly...
Suspected Times Square shooter is career criminal with a lengthy rap sheet
The suspected gunman who allegedly wounded three people in Times Square -- including a 4-year-old girl -- is a career criminal with a lengthy rap sheet, sources familiar with the...
Why no one wants to work with James Franco — not even BFF Seth Rogen
The 43-year-old star has fallen from Hollywood heartthrob to disaster artist. After a series of sexual misconduct allegations, even his frequent collaborator doesn’t want to work with him anymore.
The Nets may soon be whole
The Nets may get James Harden back in the lineup before the season ends.
Hollywood's hypocritical, eye-rolling protest of the Golden Globes
Such perfect timing, now that viewership has tanked and there is seemingly no awards show — not the Oscars or the Grammys or the CMAs or the SAGs or anything,...
Experts baffled by Walmart's trademark dispute with Kanye West
Kanye West is locked into a high-profile business dispute with a corporate giant -- and this time he didn't start it, and experts are baffled. The famously eccentric rapper --...
Violence is Abbas' way of distracting attention and seeking concessions from Biden
President Joe Biden is determined to reverse everything President Donald Trump did — not least, what many Democrats consider his misguided tilt toward Israel. Yet this week the world got...
Knicks set up for perfect way to end playoff drought
Tuesday night at Staples Center would be the perfect time and place to do it.
Teachers union chief defends use of 1619 Project in schools
The head of the American Federation of Teachers defended the use of the controversial "1619 Project" in public schools Monday and said it was being misinterpreted.
FBI agent who strangled his lover the true-crime plot of new Emilia Clarke movie
“Above Suspicion,” in theaters Friday, is a tragic tale of how FBI agent Mark Putnam's ambition and informant Susan Smith's wild infatuation collided with deadly consequences.
Private eye tried to 'shake down' client after murder exoneration: prosecutors
A retired NYPD detective-turned-private eye was indicted Monday in an alleged failed "shakedown" of a former client whose murder conviction he helped overturn, prosecutors said.
Letters to the Editor — May 11, 2021
The Issue: A shooting in Times Square that left three bystanders injured, including a 4-year-old girl. It is disheartening to read the front-page article “Times Square mayhem” (May 9). But...
Dramatic video shows illegal immigrants streaming across Rio Grande
Fox News cameras captured a group of more than 50 illegal immigrants wading across the Rio Grande into Texas Monday, dramatic confirmation that the border crisis has not abated.
McConnell vows Senate Republicans will resist 'power-grab' HR1 election bill
A Senate Rules Committee hearing is expected to get heated Tuesday during debate on a federal election reform bill that Republicans call a would-be "power grab."
Why I'm skeptical Rangers will pursue unhappy star
I don’t believe the Rangers have any intention of replacing Mika Zibanejad with Jack Eichel next season.
Rescuers unable to save seal that spent 2 years caught in net
For over two years, conservationists have tried to save a seal spotted caught in fishing wire, but by the time they finally freed the creature it was too late.
Golf's No. 1 player could miss the PGA Championship
McKINNEY, Texas — Dustin Johnson withdrew Monday from the AT&T Byron Nelson because of discomfort in his knee, one week before the second major of the year, the PGA Championship....
NYC admits it still hasn't created regulations for Revel and other 'moped-share' services
The city's effort to regulate moped-share services has hit the skids, officials admitted Monday -- nine months since they promised to set rules in response to three fatal crashes on...
Rafe Spall, Esther Smith still 'Trying' as comedy returns
Jason Ross and Nikki Newman are back for Season 2 of "Trying" -- and all is right in their world. Well, almost. Jason (Rafe Spall) and Nikki (Esther Smith), who...
ESPN legend out after 27 years
One ESPN legend is out and the other is staying put for years to come.
This is the biggest Knicks-Lakers game in 48 years
The Knicks and the Lakers, an ancient rivalry given new life for 48 minutes after 48 years, everything on the table for one throwback of a night, anyway.
Dem tax rift: Sanders rips Pelosi, Schumer for backing repeal of SALT cap
Sen. Bernie Sanders broke with Democrat party leaders like House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on repealing the current SALT cap.
Man who survived subway attack tells mayor: 'Get these nuts off the street'
Subway shoving attack victim Randal Weaver wants Mayor Bill de Blasio to do a better job protecting commuters on the subway.
Kids will pay a steep price for this War on Merit in schools
The War on Merit in America’s schools is spreading — and threatening to take an ever-bigger toll on kids’ education. Last week, California’s Department of Education rolled out a draft...
NBA All-Star out for season in huge blow
All-Star forward Jaylen Brown will miss the remainder of the season, the Celtics announced.
Hamas launches new attack on Israel after Jerusalem clashes
Hamas militants fired dozens of rockets into Israel on Monday, including a barrage that set off air raid sirens as far away as Jerusalem, after hundreds of Palestinians were hurt...
Meet the man behind the most viral — and irritating — Starbucks order ever
There is absolutely no shame in Edward’s Starbucks ordering game.
Gov. Cuomo defends ex-aide Schwartz amid AG's probe of alleged vax-for-play
Cuomo is standing by a former aide who is accused of political arm-twisting on his behalf while overseeing the COVID-19 vaccine rollout -- actions for which the ex-staffer is now...
'Anybody seen Tristyn lately?' Chilling Snapchat post of teen busted in cheerleader's murder
A teenage boy was busted for the slaying of a 13-year-old cheerleader whose body was discovered in a remote wooded area of Florida just 12 hours after she was reported...
Biden meets with Sen. Manchin as spending agenda hangs in balance
Joe Manchin voted to help pass the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan through the Senate without a single Republican vote. However, the West Virginia Democrat balked at the $1.8 trillion...
I used to work with Fauci -- now I sell my orgasm art on OnlyFans
Hannah Sanford has traded in her lab coat for a paintbrush, selling her "orgasm art" for $500 a pop. The abstract pieces are often created just after climax, sometimes in...
Times Square workers blast de Blasio after shooting comments
People who work in Times Square everyday slammed Mayor Bill de Blasio for suggesting the recent triple shooting wouldn't hurt tourism in New York City.
Australia teen arrested for laser attack on landing plane
An Australian teen was nabbed after he allegedly flashed a laser beam at a plane trying to land at the airport, authorities said. The 16-year-old boy allegedly aimed the green...
Nassau Coliseum getting capacity boost for Islanders' playoff run
Like the Knicks and Nets, the Islanders will see increased attendance for the playoffs. Now the question is at what capacity.
Even NFL star's wife thought his Packers rant was absurd
Packers fans weren't the only ones upset after Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen ripped on Green Bay's Lambeau Field.
Ex-Yankees, Mets slugger cut with future in doubt
Two-time All-Star infielder Todd Frazier was designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday after hitting .086 in 13 games.
Greek revival: NYC's favorite European party spot is reopening this week
Greece lightning, go Greece lightning!
Team Biden controls the narrative and other commentary
From the left: Team Biden Controls the Narrative President Donald Trump “called the media the enemy of the people, but all politicians hate the media who cover them,” quips New...
FDA approves Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15
The US FDA on Monday approved the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 — paving the way for teens to begin getting the shots as early as this...
Liz Cheney faces new challenger for House seat amid growing GOP backlash
Denton Knapp’s announcement on Monday comes a Liz Cheney — the No. 3 Republican in the House and highest-ranking GOP woman in Congress — has come under fire from her...
Woman indicted for drunken crash that killed NYPD cop
The Long Island woman who allegedly fatally hit an NYPD cop with her car in Queens -- on her way back from drunkenly recording a podcast filled with anti-police rants...
Leonardo DiCaprio seen in first photos from new Scorsese film
The movie centers on the lives of Ernest and Mollie Burkhart, a white man and an Osage woman who fall in love in Oklahoma during the early 20th century.
Dramatic bodycam footage shows hero cop rescuing little girl after Times Square shooting
Bodycam footage shows the moment hero NYPD cop Alyssa Vogel rescues the 4-year-old girl wounded in the Times Square shooting and dashes her through a crowd to a nearby ambulance.
Amazon worker in Alabama claims conditions tougher since union vote
An Amazon worker at an Alabama warehouse claimed the e-tailing giant has been getting tougher with employees since it won a contentious labor vote there last month. Darryl Richardson --...
Giants, Jets could have full crowds this season
Imagine the Giants or Jets, playing their 2021 season opener at MetLife Stadium, in front of a capacity crowd. That could happen, per NJ Gov. Phil Murphy.
Only about 10 percent of NYC shelter residents have been vaccinated
A small percentage of New York's homeless in shelters have received the COVID-19 vaccine.
How the Mets got through the 'ratcoon' saga
On the latest episode of "Amazin' But True," the crew breaks down the team's "ratcoon" saga, and we share the second half of our chat with Howard Johnson.
Man accused of turning Tribeca pad into nightclub is still throwing ragers, should be locked up: landlord
The Manhattan man who allegedly hosted massive, maskless ragers in his Tribeca apartment is still throwing parties and refusing the let inspectors inside, the building's owners allege in new court...
South Africa warns of 'vaccine apartheid' if rich countries hog shots
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that if wealthy nations hogged COVID-19 shots while millions in poor countries died waiting for them it would amount to "vaccine apartheid"....
NJ lawmakers threaten retaliatory toll to thwart NYC congestion fees
Gottheimer and his crew's counter-punch would consist of a sales tax for out-of-state drivers at every crossing on the New York/New Jersey state line.
NHL star makes eyebrow-raising comments in potential Rangers intrigue
Eichel, who said he preferred to have surgery on the herniated disk in his neck, hinted the Sabres didn't prefer that course of treatment.
Biden says people able to work must take jobs or lose unemployment
President Joe Biden discussed the need for people to get back into the workforce and off of unemployment benefits if they are able to do so.
Hit by COVID, Senegal's women find renewed hope in fishing
Since her birth on Senegal’s coast, the ocean has always given Ndeye Yacine Dieng life
Rangers’ salary-cap outlook after first deal of offseason
The Rangers are in good salary cap shape heading into the offseason, even after re-signing defenseman Ryan Lindgren.
Man spotted with tiger in Houston is out on bond for murder, cops say
Police are now hunting for the man who corralled the big cat in his white Jeep Cherokee Sunday and fled before cops could question him about the bizarre caught-on-camera encounter.
'Living fossil' rediscovered in Pacific Ocean after 273M years
Paleontologists have re-discovered a symbiotic marine marriage that was previously thought too have disappeared from fossil record 273 million years ago.
Eric Adams: Use Kendra's Law to get dangerous mentally ill off subways
Leading mayoral contender Eric Adams says he'll get dangerous mentally ill people off the subways and into treatment facilities if elected by expanding the use of Kendra's Law.
MTA chief accuses City Hall of hiding subway cop numbers, de Blasio out of touch
Interim NYC transit president Sarah Feinberg called out Bill de Blasio and City Hall over transparency with NYPD officers in subways.
Asian NYPD cop says rising racism something 'never witnessed in my life'
Det. Vincent Cheung, a 16-yeat veteran of the NYPD, told The Post if cops are being targeted in hateful acts, then he fears for every day Asian New Yorkers.
Dog freaks out over car wash brushes
Based on this dog's reaction, you'd think he had a "brush" with death. Watch as a boxer in South Carolina tries to hide from the car wash brushes by crawling...
Pentagon could sack JEDI cloud project amid Amazon court battle
Pentagon officials are mulling ending its JEDI cloud-computing project, caught up in litigation from Amazon, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. Amazon, which was seen as a front-runner to...
Rangers act quickly in locking up rising star
The Post’s Larry Brooks reported that the deal is worth $9 million with an average annual value of $3 million.
Does Kathleen Turner's 'Friends' episode hold up 20 years later?
On May 10, 2001, Kathleen Turner guest-starred on "Friends" as Chandler's gay dad, Charles Bing, aka the drag performer "Helena Handbasket." See why critics — and Turner herself — now...
Bears star shares heartfelt message after twin brother found dead
Bears running back Tarik Cohen is asking for privacy as he grieves the loss of his twin brother Tyrell.
China to draw ‘separation line’ on peak of Mount Everest
China has issued permits to 38 people to climb on Mount Everest this year.
A front-runner has emerged if Packers make Aaron Rodgers available
If the Packers end up making disgruntled star quarterback Aaron Rodgers available, there is a good chance the Broncos could land him.
Facebook should dump 'Instagram for kids' idea: AGs
A bipartisan group of 44 attorneys general has written to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg urging him to drop company plans for a version of Instagram for children under the age...
Two face trial as China enforces online control amid pandemic
In January 2020, the two began archiving articles about a mysterious new illness circulating in Wuhan.
Nebraska death sentences continue despite no execution drugs
Three times in the past four years, Nebraska prosecutors have sought death sentences, and each time they have been successful.
Why NBC canceled 2022 Golden Globes amid HFPA controversy
The HFPA has faced heavy scrutiny for months over diversity failings within its membership.
Villagers stunned to find giant frog as big as 'a human baby'
Frogzilla! Solomon Islands villagers were flabbergasted after encountering a giant amphibian during a hunting expedition.
Kyrie Irving launches consulting firm for minority-owned businesses
Kyrie Irving is launching a consulting firm that will provide coaching and mentoring services to black- and women-owned businesses -- and it's teaming up with a new venture-capital firm that...
Biden: 'No evidence' Russia hacked Colonial Pipeline
President Biden said Russia has a responsibility to respond to the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack because the suspected perpetrators are Russian.
Tom Brady's new profile picture sends Twitter into frenzy
Tom Brady's new Twitter profile picture has the internet buzzing.
Jacob deGrom going on IL in new Mets headache
The Mets will have to stay hot without the best pitcher in baseball.
Flood Gates are open: Biographer spills on Microsoft co-founder's wild, 'womanizing' lifestyle
Bill Gates' wild lifestyle was well known among his inner circle -- but newspapers like the New York Times hid the unflattering reports, James Wallace wrote in the 1997 Gates...
Paris court tries anti-racism activist for statue attack
Franco Lollia said that rather than vandalize the statue, he improved it by spraying “state Negrophobia” in red paint on its pedestal.
The 7 craziest, over-the-top things Jeff Bezos has spent his money on
As the richest man in the world and the first-ever person to pass a net worth of $200 billion, Jeff Bezos has racked up a series of extravagant purchases in...
Lakers star ready to finally face Julius Randle, Knicks
Lakers star Anthony Davis will get a stiff challenge from his old pal Julius Randle and the surging Knicks.
Elevator packed with law enforcement officers collapses in Brooklyn
The lift with the officers inside -- some from the NYPD -- failed at around 10 a.m. at the Industry City building in Sunset Park, an NYPD spokeswoman said.
Why are people getting choked up watching this Extra gum commercial?
An epic new commercial for gum that celebrates the end of the COVID-19 pandemic is giving cooped up viewers all the feels -- in a way that only a gum...
Mitch Keller will keep rolling for Pirates
The Pirates return home to Pittsburgh to host the Joey Votto-less Reds.
'DarkSide' hackers behind Colonial Pipeline attack: FBI
The FBI confirmed Monday that a professional gang of hackers known as "DarkSide" is behind the cyberattack that shut down a critical US fuel pipeline and sent gas prices spiking.
Teen Vogue taps new top editor after Alexi McCammond blowback
Less than a month after its last editor-in-chief pick resigned over a series of controversial tweets, Teen Vogue has tapped Versha Sharma from NowThis News to be its new top...
Vax all, folks: SUNY, CUNY to require students to get COVID shot
Gov. Andrew Cuomo had previously resisted requiring the jab for CUNY and SUNY, contending that the measure would likely induce legal pushback. Now both school systems are set to join...
Tim Tebow is getting his second NFL chance
Tebow, 33, recently had a tryout with the Jaguars after reaching out to them regarding his interest in converting to tight end.
Biden admin releases billions for NY and NYC as part of COVID relief bill
The amount of money going to New York's state government wasn't a surprise. It is consistent with what was projected before Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus bill was passed by Democrats...
Shootings continue to soar in NYC: NYPD data
The gun violence in Gotham more than doubled last week — capped by a wild shooting in Times Square that left a 4-year-old girl among three people shot.
Bear captured after weekend of sightings in St. Louis suburbs
The 150-pound bear was shot late Sunday with a tranquilizer dart as it clung to a tree outside of a home in Richmond Heights. It had been seen several times...
ESPN making two big hires for NHL coverage
The future sound of the Stanley Cup is coming into focus as ABC/ESPN has made two new hires.
The Mets' Donnie Stevenson mystery has been solved
Pete Alonso dressed up as a new hitting coach prior to the team's May 1 win over the Phillies and former teammate Zack Wheeler in Philadelphia.
Leopard still on the loose a week after escaping from Chinese zoo
This big cat is still on the lam — and the zoo is under fire for trying to hide the animals' escape.
Surging Yankees are about to get stronger
On the latest episode of the "Pinstripe Pod," the crew discusses the Yankees' improved play and the imminent return of Luke Voit.
Man shares somber Mother’s Day message after wife dies in sledding accident
Lisa Mao, 34, of Alhambra, was killed while sledding with her husband and daughter, Nova, near Mount Baldy on a weekend trip to the San Gabriel mountains, news station KTLA...
NYC subway stations will now offer COVID vaccines — and free rides
Some New York City subways, LIRR, and Metro-North stations are being turned into pop-up COVID-19 vaccination sites this week in an effort to boost lagging immunizations.
FireEye shares jump nearly 5 percent after Colonial Pipeline cyberattack
Shares in cybersecurity technology provider FireEye were up 4.9 percent on Monday after top US fuel pipeline operator Colonial Pipeline had to shut its entire network due to a cyberattack...
Tech bros' next move: Private cities without US government control
After dominating Silicon Valley in the past two decades, hiking up rent prices in the area and filling the streets with flannel vests and wool sneakers, they're now spreading into...
'My guy': Angels teammate among MLB legends upset about Albert Pujols release
Trout, the sport's best player and a teammate of Pujols, was caught off guard, finding out about the move when he saw Pujols hugging teammates.
German Catholics to bless gay unions despite Vatican ban
The blessings at open worship services are the latest pushback from German Catholics against a document released in March by the Vatican’s orthodoxy office.
Trainer blames 'cancel culture' for Kentucky Derby winner's steroid test
Baffert was making the media rounds on Monday, the day after Medina Spirit's win in the Kentucky Derby had come under question. The horse tested positive for the steroid betamethasone...
Georgia gov to sign overhaul of citizen's arrest law after Ahmaud Arbery shooting
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is scheduled to sign a repeal of the state's citizen's arrest law on Monday -- a move sparked by the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery last...
Vice Media's value reportedly halved to less than $3B in SPAC deal
Vice's sky-high market valuation of nearly $6 billion reportedly has been cut in half as the millennial-focused new media company prepares to go public later this year. Founded by gonzo...
Former college dean probed for allegedly blowing $41K on Guns N’ Roses show and more
Michael Schroder, the former dean of extended studies at Cal State San Marcos, is being probed by the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported.
De Blasio will lower speed limits on 45 miles of NYC streets
Lower speed limits are coming to 10 streets across the five boroughs amid surging pedestrian deaths. Speed limits will drop anywhere from 5 to 10 miles per hour.
Reversing Trump, US restores transgender health protections
The Trump-era policy sought to narrow the scope of legal rights in situations involving medical care for gay and transgender people.
Sea it for yourself: Beachgoer stumbles upon weird fish rarely seen ashore
The black, bulbous beast was identified as a deep-sea Pacific footballfish, a species of anglerfish that are usually found at depths of more than 3,000 feet below the surface.
Israel tells US not to intervene as Palestinians clash with security forces
Israel is warning the US not to intervene in clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces amid riots in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Street parties celebrate end of Spain’s state of emergency
Bans on traveling across Spain’s regions have also been lifted.
Parents fear for US man given life in Italian cop's murder
Finn Elder was 19 years old when he stabbed Vice Brigadier Mario Cerciello Rega 11 times with a combat knife in July 2019, just days after the Italian cop's honeymoon....
New mom and zoo gorilla sweetly bond over their babies in viral video
The Maine resident was visiting the Franklin Park Zoo with her 5-month-old son recently when they caught the attention of a Western Lowland gorilla named Kiki.
Trump ramps up calls for Rep. Stefanik to replace 'warmonger' Liz Cheney
Former President Donald Trump is ramping up his calls for the House GOP conference to rally behind Rep. Elise Stefanik to replace Liz Cheney as House Republican Conference Chair.
Lakers star doesn't feel the same way about play-in tournament as LeBron
Anthony Davis is embracing the Lakers' pre-playoff adversity. After putting on a monster performance in a 123-110 home win over the Suns on Sunday, the big man said he's having...
The Olympics really feel in danger now
Bach was to visit Hiroshima next Monday and meet the torch relay and then probably travel to Tokyo.
De Blasio calls on feds for help after Times Square shooting sparks tourism concerns
Mayor Bill de Blasio said more NYPD officers, including from the Police Department’s highly visible Critical Response Command, were being deployed to the Crossroads of the World in the wake...
Grammy-winning rapper is taking his basketball dream to Africa
The Grammy-winning rapper is expected to sign with Rwanda Patriots BBC of the Basketball Africa League (BAL), ESPN confirmed on Monday
Myanmar poet dies in detention, body returned to family without organs
Khet Thi, 45, was taken in for interrogation by armed soldiers and police on Saturday.
Thousands suspended at Myanmar universities as junta targets education
More than 11,000 academics and other university staff opposed to Myanmar's ruling junta have been suspended after going on strike in protest against military rule.
Ford recalls 661K SUVs over roof safety concerns
Ford is recalling 661,000 Explorer SUVs in North America over concerns that roof rail covers could detach and cause safety issues for other drivers on the road.
Taiwan to quarantine China Airlines pilots amid COVID outbreak
All pilots with Taiwan’s largest carrier China Airlines will be quarantined for 14 days amid a COVID-19 outbreak, the island’s health minister said Monday.
TripAdvisor apologizes for tasteless review of Nazi concentration camp
The travel website initially said the tasteless entry complied with its submission guidelines -- but later backtracked, removed the review and banned the author.
Suzanne Somers sells Palm Springs compound, headed to 'sexy' new house
Somers and husband Alan Hamel listed their house in January for $8.5M. The couple declined to comment on the details of the sale, but documents uncovered by The Post reveal that...
Lucasfilm pushes fired 'Mandalorian' star Gina Carano for Emmy nod
The 39-year-old’s name is listed under the Supporting Actress category in a “for your consideration” poster promoting various Season 2 stars.
Pays to stay: UBS dangles massive bonuses to slow exodus of overworked junior bankers
Swiss bank UBS will offer its junior banking analysts a $40,000 bonus when they are promoted to the associate level — the latest bid by financial giants to retain younger...
Chipotle hikes wages in bid to hire 20,000 workers
Chipotle Mexican Grill is jacking up its hourly wages next month in a bid to boost its rolls by 20,000 employees. The pandemic-stricken burrito chain said will hike its average...
Rangers star: 'Ripped my heart out' to miss crucial games
Chris Kreider missed the final and most important six games of the Rangers' season with an “impact-based injury, a lower-back issue and muscle spasms,” the winger said Monday.
Mattel wants to recycle your old Barbie dolls
In what is being billed as an eco-friendly new strategy, the toy giant said Monday it's launching a pilot program that aims to recycle 100 percent of all of its...
Bodies found dumped in Indian river amid explosive COVID surge
There are concerns that the bodies that have washed ashore may be people who succumbed to COVID-19 and then were dumped in the river by grieving loved ones, according to...
England to OK hugs as latest COVID-19 lockdown eases
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to give the go-ahead for that much-missed human contact when he announces the next round of lockdown easing.
Gas prices spike as Russian hackers strike critical Texas-to-NJ pipeline
The American Automobile Association said it expects gas prices to continue to climb this week due to the shutdown of Colonial Pipeline, which closed operations after being hit by a...
Man killed three neighbors, set house ablaze before being shot by cops
A Maryland man gunned down three neighbors and set his house on fire before officers fatally shot him.
Famed boardwalk has decayed into 'dangerous' homeless encampment
The LA neighborhood – site of the free-spirited boardwalk frequented by colorful street performers – has been hit with spate of violent incidents, Fox News reported.
Knicks could get full dose of LeBron against Lakers
LeBron James could return to the Lakers' lineup just in time to face the Knicks.
'Pissed' Dodgers star is not happy with his team
The defending World Series champions weren't supposed to be struggling so mightily.
London whale stuck in River Thames rescued
This was a "whaley" unusual sight. A young minke whale was stranded in London's River Thames after the roughly 13-foot mammal swam into a lock. Watch the incredible animal rescue...
HBO Max delaying 'The Prince' after death of Prince Philip
HBO Max is delaying a new cartoon series mocking Britain's royal family after the death of Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip.
Mutation of highly contagious Brazilian COVID variant found in Florida
A new mutation of the highly-contagious Brazilian COVID-19 variant, dubbed P2 or P.1.1, has emerged in Florida, health officials said.
Seth Rogen has 'no plans' to work with James Franco amid sex-misconduct claims
In a bombshell interview with the Sunday Times, the 39-year-old actor suggested that he had no plans to work with Franco, who was accused of sexual misconduct in 2014 and...
Ex-Packers coach 'can't imagine' letting Aaron Rodgers drama get this bad
Holmgren reacted to situation during a radio appearance on Friday, and explained why his former team is to blame for its now rocky relationship with Rodgers.
Midtown store robbed at gunpoint, suspect at large
The suspect displayed a gun inside Le Sak Paris, a leather goods store, on Fifth Avenue near East 36th Street around 6 p.m. before swiping money from the register, police...
Alabama star convinced he was going to Giants in NFL Draft
Smith appeared on Chris Long's "Green Light" podcast and mentioned that there were two other teams he expected to be drafted by – the Giants and the Carolina Panthers.
Terrifying video shows balcony collapse, revelers falling onto rocks
Terrifying video captured the moment a Malibu beach house balcony packed with partygoers collapsed onto the sand and rocks below – wounding nearly a dozen people
White House chief of staff insists 'infrastructure' bill should be bipartisan
White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain is insisting that President Joe Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure package should be able to attract bipartisan support.
IHOP's Adam Sandler-inspired Milkshake Monday is here
After Adam Sandler was rejected by the pancake purveyor last month, IHOP hopes to make amends with -- or capitalize on -- the Sandman's shunning with Milkshake Monday on May...
Company paying 'nap reviewers' $1,500 each for research
The five people selected will have to take a nap every day for 30 days.
Maryland governor pardons 34 'racial terror' lynching victims
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan posthumously pardoned 34 lynching victims who were killed across the state between 1854 and 1933, in an attempt to “right these horrific wrongs.”
Starbucks weighs quitting Facebook over hateful comments: report
BuzzFeed News obtained internal Facebook discussions in which employees wrote that Starbucks may take down its Facebook page, which has more than 36 million followers.
Putin vows to defend Russian interests amid soaring tensions with West
Russian President Vladimir Putin reviewed the country’s World War II victory parade Sunday amid spiking tensions with the West, as he vowed that Moscow will “firmly” defend national interests.
Jeff Bezos buys $500M superyacht amid luxury industry boom
Jeff Bezos is expected to soon get his project Y721 yacht, which is due to be finished next month, years after he ordered it, according to Bloomberg Wealth.
Why Rory McIlroy nearly withdrew from tournament before breaking drought
McIlroy said on Sunday he nearly withdrew from the Wells Fargo Championship before the start of the tournament after tweaking his neck on the range on Wednesday.
MLB announcer removed from broadcast amid sexual assault allegations
F.P. Santangelo, the Nationals' announcer for Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), was kept off the air several times over the past week in wake of sexual misconduct allegations made against the...
Tourist hangs on for dear life after glass bridge shatters
The man remained stranded precariously on the more than 300-foot-tall span on Piyan Mountain after it was shattered by gale-force winds.
Man, 31, slashed in Manhattan subway station: NYPD
A 31-year-old man was slashed in the face during a squabble with three suspects in a Manhattan subway station early Monday.
Birthday party massacre victims identified, including girlfriend of gunman
The shooting in Colorado left six people and the gunman dead. Nuvia Marquez said the extended family were celebrating her birthday and those of her brother, Melvin Perez, and their...
Bitcoin rival Ethereum tops $4,000 for the first time
Bitcoin rival ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency in the world, soared past $4,000 per coin for the first time on Monday.
Trump jets out of Florida to spend summer at Bedminster resort: report
Former President Donald Trump spent Mother's Day having brunch with wife Melania and son Barron, before jetting out to spend the summer in New Jersey, according to a report.
Lloyd Price, 'Lawdy Miss Clawdy' singer and rock pioneer, dead at 88
"Mr. Personality" died Monday at a long-term care facility in New Rochelle, New York.
Oddly placed kitchen drawer takes three steps to open
Tyler Wilcha recently purchased a home in Fishkill, New York, and while unpacking, discovered an odd drawer in his kitchen. The inconveniently placed storage space requires a three-step process to...
Melinda Gates shares Mother's Day message on 'resilience'
Melinda Gates shared a message about “resilience” on Mother’s Day – less than a week after she and her billionaire tech-mogul husband, Bill Gates, announced their divorce. “I love being...
Bill de Blasio's NYC is a dark blast from the past: Devine
Tourists shot in Times Square, straphangers slugged on the subway, a homeless man slashed to death, graffiti and grime everywhere, mentally ill roaming the streets. This snapshot of Midtown over...
The Post says Eric Adams should be NYC's next mayor
New York City stands at the crossroads. Will we continue to surrender our streets to homelessness, filth, crime and guns, to betray our children’s future, to push away residents, businesses...
Next roar neighbor: Tiger roaming street leads to tense confrontation
A tiger was spotted on the loose in a Houston neighborhood Sunday night — with one man pointing what appears to be a gun at the wild animal. The big...
Five people injured in New Zealand supermarket stabbing attack
Five people were injured in a stabbing attack at a New Zealand supermarket on Monday, authorities said. Two workers at the Countdown supermarket in the city of Dunedin were among...
Missouri hunter mistakenly shoots hiker he thought was a turkey
A Missouri hunter mistakenly shot a hiker on Saturday who he thought was a turkey, a report said. The shooting occurred just after 12:30 p.m. amid a turkey hunt at...
Fort Bragg soldier charged in fatal shooting of fellow soldier
A female soldier from Fort Bragg is accused of fatally shooting another soldier stationed at the North Carolina base, a report said. Tiara Vinson, 26, has been charged with murder...
Docuseries uncovers web of lies in sex abuse scandal that shocked America
The six-part series In The Valley of Sin follows several families involved in the Wenatchee child abuse scandal. Watch the story unfold on Fox Nation.