June 22, 2021
Florida teen tased in girlfriend's backyard in case of racial profiling, mother says
A Florida teen was tased by a state trooper in his girlfriend's backyard -- an incident his mother claims was due to racial profiling.
Sen. Lindsey Graham calls cartels, Taliban, China 'winners' in Biden administration
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) accused the Biden administration Tuesday of practicing "incompetent domestic and foreign policy" that is only benefitting criminals and US adversaries.
Atheists sue over 'In God We Trust' on Mississippi license plates
A group of atheists filed a lawsuit Tuesday looking to force Mississippi to offer a no-fee license plate option without the phrase “In God We Trust.”
'I am not going to be the next mayor of New York City': Andrew Yang concedes
Tech entrepreneur Andrew Yang told supporters at his Election Night party that he is not going to be the next mayor of New York City "based on the numbers."
Yankees' emerging reliever flops as comeback falls short
Unfortunately for the Yankees, Jonathan Loaisiga followed with his worst performance of the season.
Everything goes wrong for depleted Mets
The Mets’ level of desperation hit a peak in the fifth inning Tuesday night at Citi Field. A roster freshly besieged by more injuries was facing a short bench and...
Alvin Bragg has lead over Tali Farhadian Weinstein in Manhattan DA race
Former federal prosecutor Alvin Bragg held a slight lead over Tali Farhadian Weinstein in the Democratic Manhattan District Attorney Primary on Tuesday.
Two young girls found dead hours apart in Florida canal
Police in the city of Lauderhill found bodies of girls aged 10 and 13 only a few hours apart. Investigators are not yet sure if the two deaths are related.
Lou Lamoriello makes NHL history with award nod
Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello made NHL history Tuesday night when he was named the Jim Gregory GM of the Year for the second straight season, becoming the first two-time...
Nets unlikely to stop stars from playing in Olympics
After injuries short-circuited the Nets’ season, some are worried about Kevin Durant, 32, and James Harden, 31, playing in next month’s Summer Olympics in Tokyo. But general manager Sean Marks...
Sliwa cruises to easy win over Mateo in Republican primary for NYC mayor
Curtis Sliwa has captured the Republican primary for NYC mayor in a landslide. Board of Election returns said Sliwa captured 69 percent of votes with 82 percent of the precincts...
Islanders' Game 6 mindset after playoff disaster
To the Islanders, Monday night’s 8-0 thrashing at the hands of the Lightning was just another loss they have to overcome, no matter the fashion it came in.
Lincoln Project accused of whitewash over probe of John Weaver claims
Critics blasted The Lincoln Project after it announced the results of an investigation into its workplace culture following sexual harassment allegations against co-founder John Weaver.
Ulti-mutt reunion: Dog missing for 16 days found swimming along Jersey Shore
A good boy has been found. After going missing on June 6, Chuck, a golden retriever, was indeed retrieved by New Jersey State Police in Barnegat Bay on Tuesday.
153 Houston hospital workers fired or quit over COVID vax requirement
More than 150 workers at a Houston hospital quit or were fired on Tuesday after being suspended for refusing to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Joe Biden's policy puts America last: Goodwin
It is said that if you are a hammer, the whole world is a nail. So it is with Joe Biden’s dream of making another nuclear deal with Iran.
Families reach settlement in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash
Vanessa Bryant and the families of the other victims killed in the 2020 Kobe Bryant crash have reached a settlement agreement with the helicopter company involved in the California disaster.
Wild Max Scherzer sticky substance check ends in Joe Girardi ejection
Max Scherzer brought the heat and some attitude to Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday.
NYC mayoral primary: Eric Adams has a commanding lead as Wiley, Garcia battle for second
Eric Adams commanded a formidable 10-point lead of the first-choice votes in New York City’s hotly contested Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday. Late returns showed the Brooklyn borough president well ahead...
Yankees reliever turning into bonafide star
The name to know in the Yankees’ bullpen is the same one teammates used to joke was too difficult to say. With every 99 mph fastball, every scoreless appearance and...
Three siblings, ages 1, 3 and 6, get Pfizer vaccine in clinical trial
Three siblings less than 7 years old from Louisiana have received their first dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine as part of the company's clinical trials for children, a report said...
Rowdy 'Redneck Rave' leaves man impaled on branch, woman choked over blanket
The Redneck Rave” in Mammoth Cave turned into a crime-filled event, according to reports. There were multiple arrests and six different felony charges in the wild incident.
NBA Draft Lottery results are in
The Detroit Pistons won the 2021 NBA Draft Lottery and will have the No. 1 pick.
Man admits to murder, sex abuse of 10-year-old Alaska girl
Peter Vance Wilson pleaded guilty Monday to first-degree murder and sexual abuse of a minor in the death of Ashley Johnson Barr.
Yankees star makes big statement in first at-bat back
Luke Voit, who is hitting third in the lineup, hit a solo home run in the first inning of the Yankees-Royals game Tuesday night at the Stadium, his first at-bat...
DHS giving thousands of rejected asylum-seekers second chance to make case
The Biden administration will give migrants whose asylum claims were denied under the now-scrapped "Remain in Mexico" policy another opportunity to seek sanctuary.
Washington Post tried to smear me for criticizing race theory — and failed spectacularly
Critical race theory is demonizing vast swaths of America over skin color. It’s racism. Democracy does indeed die in darkness, as The Washington Post’s motto proclaims. It’s just that the...
Beijing suffocates Hong Kong's loudest voice for liberty
For a brief blip, there was hope that Apple Daily, Hong Kong’s pro-democracy newspaper, would be able to hold out for a bit longer against the Chinese Communist Party. This,...
Mets star pitcher exits early as nightmare continues
The Mets’ pitching depth was already a problem, and then came Tuesday night. Already without a fifth starter and a long man in the bullpen, they lost one of their...
Giants likely to re-sign free agent soon
Nate Ebner withdrew Tuesday from competing for a spot on the USA Rugby team, a move that should hasten the safety’s opportunity to return to the Giants.
Media allowed itself to be duped by one man on COVID-19
The more we learn about Peter Daszak, the one who fed misinformation claims on the Chinese Wuhan Virology Lab to the media -- the worse it gets, Arthur Bloom writes.
Nets coaching staff could look different next season
It’s not just the Nets’ roster that could undergo an offseason overhaul. The coaching staff could look a lot different, too.
Iran just elected a mass murderer — so naturally Team Biden wants to negotiate
This month, President Joe Biden and his team watched as another dismally unfree election in Iran resulted in Ebrahim Raisi taking the reins as president
Looks like NYC is stuck with less-than-stellar teachers
It looks like the death of the city Department of Education’s Absent Teacher Reserve pool, sometimes called the "rubber room," was greatly exaggerated, Chalkbeat reports. And now teachers assigned to...
Yankees' outfielder has lost his starting job
Clint Frazier was in the lineup for a third straight game Tuesday — but still just the second time in left field since June 4 — with the Yankees’ preference...
Vatican looks to block Italy's anti-homophobia law
The Vatican is pushing Italy to block a proposed anti-homophobia law making its way through the European country’s parliament over concerns it’ll clash with Catholic practices.
Police unions rip MSNBC contributor who blamed cops for NYC crime spike
Law enforcement unions blasted MSNBC contributor Brittany Packnett Cunningham who claimed Monday that the increase in crime in NYC is the police's fault rather than supporters of the "Defund the Police"...
Drew Barrymore is launching her own magazine
Bauer Media -- the German publisher that sold its stable of pop culture and teen magazines three years ago -- is jumping back into celebrity rags in a new venture...
Saquon Barkley's surgically repaired knee looks good on video
Giants running back Saquon Barkley is a man on a mission.
Texas jail guards won't be charged for in-custody death of Marvin Scott III
Eight Texas jail guards who were fired or resigned after the in-custody death of a schizophrenic inmate will not face any state criminal charges, local reports said Tuesday. A grand jury in...
Man who walked 17 miles a day to get to work gets surprise gift
Donte Franklin has walked 17 miles to and from his job. A local man posted about this on Facebook and helped raise over $25,000 in order for Franklin to help...
Why the feds can't stop NYC shooting epidemic with illegal gun crackdown
A Department of Justice plan to deploy "strike forces" to reduce illegal guns into cities won't stop New York City's rampant shootings -- because most guns have been hidden a...
Former MLB prospect quits to chase NFL dream
Dylan Cozens is ditching the baseball diamond for the gridiron.
Trade likely with Mets in full-blown pitching crisis
The Mets have lost a majority, if not all, of their pitching depth in recent days.
Ben Simmons defender emerges with emotional plea
As Ben Simmons continues to draw criticism for his disappearing act in the 76ers’ second-round loss to the Hawks, one teammate is rushing to his defense.
Stephen A. Smith reveals damning text about embattled Sixers star on-air
Another bizarre wrinkle has unfolded in the Ben Simmons saga.
'Extremely eccentric' mini planet approaches Earth for first time in 600,000 years
It's a bird. It's a plane. It's a .... tiny planet? The space rock 2014 UN271 has reached the inner solar system and will come closest to Earth in about...
NYC voters like 'easy' ranked-choice voting on rainy, low-turnout primary day
A rainy primary day appeared to dampen in-person election day turnout but not voters' mood during New York City's first citywide election with ranked choice voting.
Senate GOP 'put an end' to Democrats' voting law bill
An effort by congressional Democrats to rewrite U.S. election and voting laws stalled in the Senate Tuesday, blocked by a wall of Republican opposition.
Buyout fallout: Tribune slashes pages 20 percent, sets early deadlines
Tribune Publishing's newspapers including the New York Daily News and the Chicago Tribune this week found out what a new round of staffing cuts will mean for deadlines and the...
Analysis says Biden's tax plan will effectively cut lower- and middle-class wages
Here's something new to worry about when it comes to President Biden's tax plan: It could hit you in the paycheck. A new analysis from the Tax Policy Center shows...
Watch as Wichita police confront rifle-wielding man before he opened fire on cops
Video footage shows the tense moment Kansas cops approached a rifle-wielding man hiding in a backyard shed – leading to a shootout that left an officer critically injured.
Biden's hopes for an Iran deal now are beyond surreal
The Obama administration’s 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran was dangerous and foolish, yet with the “election” of a hard-liner — and mass killer — as Iran’s next president, Team Biden’s...
Letters to the Editor — June 23, 2021
The Issue: A shooting in The Bronx that narrowly missed two children who were next to the victim. The Post’s front page was graphic: a prostrate man being viciously assaulted,...
Forget an apple a day — try four cups of coffee for a healthy liver
Maybe they're magic actually magic beans. A study released in BMC Public Health took 11 years worth of data and found that coffee drinkers are much less likely to suffer...
Denis Potvin, jersey-throwing fan save Islanders' Game 5 watch party
The hockey wasn't much to watch at the Islanders' Game 5 party, but there were a few fun moments at the Coliseum.
'The Choe Show' on FX defies explanation
"The Choe Show" is that square peg that doesn't fit into any TV category and is packed with surreal surprises. The new four-episode series, premiering Friday (June 25) on FX,...
'Diaphragm law' that handcuffs cops struck down as 'unconstitutionally vague'
Last summer, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law the restrictive ban on chokeholds. Supreme Court Justice Laurence Love struck down a controversial part of this bill.
Carl Nassib's Raiders jersey a top-seller hours after coming out as gay
In the wake of becoming the first active NFL player to come out as gay, Carl Nassib has the top-selling NFL jersey across the Fanatics network.
There is precedent for Islanders overcoming humiliating blowout
It may not seem likely. But it is possible.
China's Nobel chutzpah and other commentary
From the right: China’s Nobel Chutzpah National Review’s Jim Geraghty scorns Beijing’s argument that “the Wuhan Institute of Virology deserves to win the Nobel Prize for Medicine.” It’s “another indicator...
FDA approved controversial Alzheimer’s drug despite objections from staff
The Food and Drug Administration gave the green light to a controversial new Alzheimer’s drug -- despite objections from some of its own experts, according to internal memos.
Mets pitcher's worst fears realized in crushing blow
The second opinion confirmed what had been feared after the first: Joey Lucchesi needs Tommy John surgery.
Anti-cop 'ACAB' sign and art of police assault featured in 'woke' high school yearbooks
A pair of Washington state high school yearbooks featured pro-Black Lives Matter, anti-police photos and artwork including a photo that featured the phrase "ACAB."
Tennis legend can't wait for Wimbledon after 'unbelievable' Knicks atmosphere
Not only were there no fans at Wimbledon last June, there was no tournament at all at the All England Club, wiped out by the pandemic.
Why surfing is the sport of fearless women, movie stars and royalty
Fearless ladies around the world have paved the way for the 2021 Summer Games in Tokyo, crushing 80-foot waves and challenging the male-dominated sport for hundreds of years.
NYC man who founded child sex abuse group jailed in child porn, abuse case
Joel Davis who founded a nonprofit group to fight child sex abuse was given a hefty prison sentence Tuesday -- for molesting a 15-year-old boy and collecting child porn.
Did Joe inadvertently pay for Hunter Biden's wild night with a prostitute?
The Post's Miranda Devine reveals Robert Hunter Biden's wild sex-filled and drug-laden night in May 2018 -- all courtesy from his laptop.
The best Amazon Prime Day vacuum deals: Roomba, Bissell, Shark and more
Whether you're looking for a high-tech cleaning device or something simple and affordable, there are must-have finds for you.
Harlem Globetrotters: Make us an NBA franchise 'right now!'
The Harlem Globetrotters want in on the NBA's expansion plans.
Platinum Partners founder sentenced to 7 months in kickback scheme
Manhattan federal court Judge Lewis Liman called Murray Huberfeld's crime "serious" and one that warranted a term of imprisonment before handing down the fresh punishment.
Mets star closing in on return having 'exceeded' expectations
The Mets are close to getting another key position player back.
Detail in Conor McGregor's new photo has fans worried
Nothing slips past Conor McGregor fans.
76ers prez perplexed by 'bad' narrative after playoff collapse
Despite their unceremonious playoff exit, the Philadelphia 76ers still have what it takes to win — at least according to team president Daryl Morey.
'Anti-American disgrace': Mayor sparks outrage by canceling Pledge of Allegiance
The tiny Colorado town of Silverton won't hear the Pledge of Allegiance before public meetings after Mayor Shane Fuhrman banned the recitation of it.
Pat Mahomes Sr. talks Mets, NFL superstar son
Pat Mahomes Sr., the former Mets pitcher, joins the Post's "Amazin' But True" podcast to discuss the team and his son, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
'Karen' trailer shows Taryn Manning as a terrifying racist neighbor
Centering around a racist white woman named Karen White, the horror film stars the "Orange Is the New Black" actress who creates hell for her new black neighbors.
Ikea Juneteenth menu with watermelon, fried chicken sparks outrage
An attempt to honor Juneteenth has intensely backfired for one Georgia Ikea.
Behind New York's crackdown on illegal summer fireworks
Since the formation of the anti-illegal firework group, the law enforcement groups responsible for deterring firework use has arrested 31 people.
Chrishell Stause buys $3.3M home after divorce from Justin Hartley
The "Selling Sunset" star landed a bargain on the four-bedroom, 4½-bathroom Hollywood Hills pad that was initially listed at nearly $4 million back in October.
NYC bans new electric taxi licenses, snubbing Revel's 'Tesla taxi' plans
New York’s taxi regulator voted Tuesday to stop issuing new for-hire licenses for electric vehicles, snubbing a ride-share company that wanted to launch an all-Tesla ride-sharing rival to Uber and...
Manchin backs election bill show-vote after Abrams backs voter ID
Sen. Joe Manchin on Tuesday said he will support a Democratic show-vote on an election reform bill after getting fellow Democrats including Stacey Abrams to voice support for voter ID...
Want to visit riot-hit Portland? Tourism officials have 'faith in the future' in NYT ad pitch
Tourism officials in Portland took out a full-page ad in the New York Times to urge visitors to come to the northwest destination despite the continued unrest.
11 officers killed, 4 missing after ambush in West Africa
At least 11 officers were killed Monday during an ambush in violence-plagued Burkina Faso. Four other officers are still missing from a police unit.
Historically high subway assault rate finally drops after MTA cop push
The surging number of assaults in NYC subways is finally slowing down thanks to more NYPD cops patroling underground, data obtained by The Post shows.
Islanders can exhale after star avoids suspension
The NHL on Tuesday fined Mathew Barzal $5,000, meaning he will avoid a suspension and be available for Wednesday do-or-die Game 6.
Secret recording reveals Wisconsin players ripping basketball coach in private meeting
MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin's seniors were openly critical of coach Greg Gard during a late-season team meeting that was secretly recorded and later got sent to the Wisconsin State Journal. The...
Meet the fiery journalist going viral for 'Basic Instinct' storm
Although many on the internet were introduced to Ferrari this week due to her viral Euro moment, she's been in the spotlight for decades.
'It's everybody's childhood dream to fly': Times Square hoverboarder revealed
“It's everybody's childhood dream to fly,” Hunter Kowald, 28, told The Post after his weekend flight over Times Square stunned onlookers.
Tom Brady taunts golf opponents in pre-match video
The seven-time Super Bowl champion has already started trash-talking his opponents.
Woman's co-workers witness terrifying gunpoint robbery on Zoom call
Adrian Guillen and a 15-year-old girl allegedly forced their way into the woman’s San Antonio home, where Guillen held a gun to her head and demanded her belongings.
Woman claims stinky Tinder date tried to sue her for turning down sex
A Canadian woman is claiming that an odiferous Tinder date tried suing her for turning down sex — as he claims that she had violated their "verbal contract."
All a-boar-d! Wild swine takes subway ride in Hong Kong
A baby wild boar was spotted running through a Hong Kong subway car and catching another train to evade transit workers, video shows.
New Jersey school board reverses plan to erase holiday names
Roughly 40 speakers ripped the purge at a contentious meeting of the Randolph Board of Education, before the body voted 8-1 to reinstate the names.
Inflation concerns soar with 85% 'somewhat concerned' about rising costs: poll
A substantive majority of Americans said they are "somewhat concerned" about inflation and about 42% of people believe the government can't fix it.
Amazon warehouse destroys 130,000 unsold items per week: report
An Amazon warehouse in Scotland reportedly destroys millions of unsold products every year, according to undercover footage and anonymous employees at the facility. British news outlet ITV obtained footage from inside...
The one thing from Gerard Gallant's Rangers intro that didn't make sense
New Rangers coach Gerard Gallant made one comment during his introductory press conference that was puzzling.
Delusional de Blasio somehow manages to reach new low on way out the door
The most tone-deaf mayor in New York City’s history has given the most tone-deaf exit interview ever.
New Coney Island roller coaster the Phoenix to open by July 4
The attraction is located at Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park and sits right next to its namesake star attraction, which turned 101 this year.
Ratted out: Mice overrun prison, forcing an evacuation
A massive horde of mice has invaded a prison in eastern Australia to the point where all inmates and staffers are forced to evaluate.
Ben Simmons' Olympic 'tease' leaves Aussie hoops great fuming
Andrew Bogut is upset with Ben Simmons' decision to reportedly opt out of the Tokyo Olympics — but it's not something he didn't see coming.
Cruise passenger allegedly assaulted family after making sexual comment to teen
Paul Evans allegedly made sexual comments toward a daughter of a nearby family eating dinner on a cruise ship. Then, things turned violent on the ship.
India tourism boss offers cash, trophy to guy who can have most kids
To boost their declining economy, a minister in the Indian state of Mizoram is launching a race to produce the most children in one family, with the promise of a...
How a construction worker on Team Israel wound up playing indy ball in New York
The Frontier League's New York Boulders offer something a little different this season: A guy preparing for the Olympics.
Oil may hit $100 a barrel amid volatility, say energy CEOs
Benchmark oil prices could hit $100 a barrel and price volatility could also grow due to lower investments and the energy transition, the heads of top energy companies said on Tuesday. "There is...
NASA is trying to figure out how to do laundry in space
NASA wants astronauts to clean up their act. The space agency is trying to figure out a way to do laundry in space, a pesky problem that makes space travel...
White House admits that US won't meet Biden's July 4 vaccination goal
The White House conceded that the US won't reach President Biden's goal of getting 70 percent of American adults to receive at least one COVID-19 shot by the Fourth of...
Angry elephants chase Jeep full of tourists
When Dumbo attacks! An enormous elephant charged a safari truck at Bandipur Tiger Reserve in southern India. The fleeing tourists then came face-to-face with another enraged elephant, momentarily blocking their...
Kevin Durant 'still has some learning to do' after playoff exit: Scottie Pippen
Scottie Pippen thinks Kevin Durant could take some notes from LeBron James.
A mysterious disease is blinding, killing hundreds of birds
More than 325 reports of birds exhibiting symptoms of eye swelling and discharge, uneven movement, seizure and death have been reported from the mid-Atlantic region since May.
New trailer for 'The Suicide Squad' features giant starfish-like alien
A promising new trailer for James Gunn's "The Suicide Squad" just dropped, depicting Harley Quinn and DC villains opposing a giant starfishlike alien — and offering redemption for fans disappointed...
Knicks' disappointing lottery pick has some advice for Obi Toppin
Kenny Walker heard the comparisons to Knicks lottery pick Obi Toppin -- and he knows what the Dayton star needs for NBA success.
Serbian Roma girl band sings for women’s empowerment
Formed in 2014, “Pretty Loud” symbolically seeks to give a louder voice to Roma girls, encourage education and steer them away from the widespread custom of early marriage.
Screen all kids for heart problems, pediatricians say
All children, regardless of their athletic status, should be screened for risk of cardiac arrest, the American Academy of Pediatrics said in a policy statement Monday. The group included four questions to incorporate...
EU countries condemn Hungary over anti-LGBTQ law
The new law banning the "display and promotion of homosexuality" among under-18s clearly violates European Union values, Germany's European affairs minister said ahead of talks with his 27 EU counterparts.
Top American's Olympic dream stunningly ends with one 's--ty' race
The United States Olympic track and field trials did not go the way anyone expected on Monday night. Reigning world champion Donavan Brazier finished dead last in the 800-meter men's...
China, Canada spar at UN body over human rights failings
The showdown in the largely virtual council session exposed an ongoing rift between the West and allies of China, which has been increasingly pushing back against the criticism of its...
Michael Sam thanks Carl Nassib for coming out, donating to Trevor Project
After Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib came out as gay on Monday, becoming the first active NFL player to do so, Michael Sam thanked Nassib on Twitter. Sam, who was...
Rachel Zegler to star Disney's live-action 'Snow White' remake
She's the fairest of them all: The 20-year-old star of Steven Spielberg's upcoming "West Side Story" reboot was lauded for her "extraordinary vocal abilities."
Half-hour SI Ferry service to resume in August after COVID budget cuts
Staten Island Borough President Jimmy Oddo admitted he "wasn't happy" about the year without 30-minute service.
Appeals court hears case of man paralyzed from crash with reinforced mailbox
An Ohio man who built a virtually indestructible mailbox because he was sick of people smashing it, is being sued by a motorist who crashed into the thing and got...
Cop breaks down in tears after killing woman who shot at him at Juneteenth parade
A dramatic new video shows the moment a Michigan cop shoots and kills a 19-year-old woman at a Juneteenth parade — and then crumbles to the ground in tears.
At least five shot, two killed in overnight gunplay across NYC
At least five people were shot -- two fatally -- as gun violence continued across the Big Apple early Tuesday, according to cops and police sources.
De Blasio warns MTA staff shortage poses threat to NYC's comeback
A lack of subway operators or conductors forced the cancellation of 5,355 trains through the first 18 days of June.
Cubs vs. Indians prediction: Ride with red-hot starter
Blah, Blah, Blah. Sure the Nets would have bucked the Bucks if the Big 3 were healthy. But Snap, Crackle and Pop played together for about 32 minutes this season....
Krispy Kreme says IPO valuation will heat up to nearly $4 billion
Krispy Kreme is targeting a valuation of nearly $4 billion in a US initial public offering, according to a regulatory filing on Tuesday.
Turtle carcasses wash ashore in Sri Lanka after ship fire
Ecologists believe the deaths were directly caused by the fire and release of hazardous chemicals while the Singapore-flagged X-Press Pearl burned for 12 days and sank last week off Sri...
Litter of French bulldogs dies in botched vet procedure, lawsuit alleges
Danette Arble says she lost out on nearly $25,000 that she would have made if she were able to sell the designer puppies -- if they'd made it through the...
US opens $500M fund for families of Boeing 737 MAX victims
The fund is the result of a settlement with the Justice Department that was reached in January after prosecutors charged the company with fraud over the certification of the 737...
Background checks blocked a record high 300,000 gun sales
he FBI numbers provided to The Associated Press show the background checks blocked nearly twice as many gun sales in 2020 as in the year before.
Scantily-clad fan invades Euro 2020 game
The streak of wild fans at sporting events continues.
Meryl Streep's only-in-NYC 72nd birthday surprise: A subway stop
An only in New York greeting: Straphangers passing through Manhattan's 72nd Street 1, 2, 3 station today will see the stop has been renamed “72 Streep” to celebrate her 72nd...
'Make campus speech free again': Pageant contestant blasts 'Orwellian' censorship
Beauty queen Justine Murray delivered the speech blasting censorship and promoting free speech last week during the pageant at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City.
Wild video shows python taking bite out of zookeeper's face
A California zoo keeper got bitten in the face by a python as he tried to collect her eggs to be raised in an incubator, according to a shocking new...
Home sales fell in May, but prices went through the roof
US home sales fell for a fourth straight month in May as record-high prices amid low inventory frustrated potential buyers, a trend that could persist for a while, with builders...
'Black fungus' infections on the rise in India: report
Doctors in India suspect the country’s overwhelmed hospitals and shortage of medical oxygen left patients vulnerable to the fungal infection.
Tom Brady was shockingly close to signing with surprise NFL team
The Saints were apparently this close to signing Tom Brady. On Monday, the Buccaneers quarterback stunned fans when he dubbed an unnamed QB a "mother-f--ker" while revealing a mystery team...
Australian school has boys rate mates, tells girls to remain virgins
A co-ed high school in Australia asked boys to rate potential partners based on a system that prioritized looks, being a virgin and a “strong Christian.”
Democrats' election bill poised for failure in Senate
Democrats are bracing for defeat on their sweeping elections bill. The For the People Act, which passed the House in March, is dividing Washington.
Seattle pride event to charge white people $50 in 'reparations'
Organizers of Taking B(L)ack Pride sparked controversy with the $10 to $50 fee, meant to subsidize the event for minority members of the LBGTQ community.
Navy explosion test for new aircraft carrier registers as minor earthquake in Florida
The 40,000-pound explosion registered a magnitude 3.9.
Chris Pratt, Katherine Schwarzenegger secretly tour $8.5M mansion
See inside Pratt's $60K rental and the Santa Barbara house he might be buying.
Out-of-control pet chimp shot dead by deputy
The chimp, named "Buck," got out of its cage and attacked a 50-year-old woman in Pendleton, prompting the woman's mother to call the cops.
Inside Cooper Manning's unique, soup-eating sports media rise
Bob Costas wanted split pea soup on a cold rainy day, and Cooper Manning granted his wish.
Woman 'thankful to be alive' after board smashes into car on highway
Wild new dashcam video shows the moment a 2-by-4 slat of wood flies off a pickup truck and smashes through the windshield of a car on an Ohio highway.
Watch out! Gunmen steal $41K timepiece and pistol-whip victim in NYC
The victim, 28, was walking out of a salon on West 162 Street near Broadway when he was ambushed by two men with guns just before 5:45 p.m. Monday, police...
Mental blunder made for easy scapegoat in Cubs misery
Javier Baez made it easy for Cubs manager David Ross to find a scapegoat.
The 5 best NYC-adjacent wellness resorts to visit this summer
If just being in the beautiful outdoors in the Hudson Valley, Adirondacks, central Vermont or the Berkshires in western Massachusetts weren’t spirit boosting enough, these resorts have unique therapies, great...
Wife on Mars: Woman claims she's dating an alien, fed up with Earthmen
The 30-something Bela's intergalactic romance reportedly began after she joked online one day that she wanted an alien to abduct her because she was "bored of the pandemic."
Why Tim Tebow wasn't invited to 'Tight End University'
Tim Tebow's invitation may have gotten lost in the mail.
Save 31% on the JBL Boombox waterproof speaker on Prime Day
Time to host the ultimate pool party — but only after your speaker system arrives. On sale for Prime Day 2021, Amazon is turning up the volume on its deals...
Giant shark weighing almost 900 pounds spotted near Jersey Shore
Freya, an 11-foot sub-adult female white shark, pinged off the coast of Atlantic City beach late Friday afternoon after she was first tagged in March.
Taliban continue to grab territory in Afghanistan as US troops prepare for exit
The latest offensive comes as peace talks between the Taliban and Afghan officials in Qatar have stalled.
Fast food chains end discounts, push higher-priced meals
Restaurant chains including McDonald’s and KFC are paring back $5-and-under “value” items in favor of more expensive $10-to-$30 combination meals, a strategy employed to lift sales and profits and offset...
NYPD Hate Crime Task Force probes pair of anti-Asian incidents reported in NYC
Two more acts of anti-Asian hatred were reported Monday in Manhattan -- with the victims attacked with racist epithets, according to police.
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Kim Jong Un's sister dismisses US expectations for nuclear talks
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister Kim Yo Jong dismissed prospects for a breakthrough on nuclear talks with the US, predicting Washington's expectations would end in disappointment.
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Gerard Gallant makes his Rangers mission crystal clear
So we know the template that Gerard Gallant will establish when he steps behind the bench next year as the head coach of a Rangers team whose lone identity last...
Amazon takes over 50% off Audible Premium Plus for Prime Day 2021
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'Wrong place, wrong time': NFL rookie shot while visiting hometown
Minnesota Vikings rookie Jaylen Twyman was shot four times while riding in a car in his hometown of Washington D.C. Twyman was visiting his aunt.
Iowa cemetery brings people's stories back to life with QR codes
Across the cemetery, dozens of historic graves are linked to short videos telling the tales of some of the city's earliest residents.
Ex-Giant eyes Rams in free agency despite nasty Jalen Ramsey feud
Golden Tate wants to reunite with an old enemy.
NYC offers new orgy tips on how to ‘make it kinky’ at ‘sex parties’ amid COVID
Graphic memo: "Sex parties," glory holes, synchronized masturbation and more new health department guidelines.
Thief swipes wallet from Lower Manhattan straphanger, video shows
A brazen thief snatched a straphanger's wallet out of his hand before bolting inside a Lower Manhattan subway station this week, new video shows.
Not clucking around: Fast food chain pays teens $50K amid labor shortage
A chain of chicken restaurants is reportedly promoting teens to manager positions that pay more than $50k a year to keep jobs amid labor shortages.
Washington Post blasted for video urging 'white accountability groups'
The Washington Post is being blasted for “promulgating ignorant neoracist nonsense” for posting a podcast video in which experts encouraged white people to create "accountability groups."
'Compromising' fetish pics led dad to murder teen son, prosecutors claim
An enraged Colorado father killed his 13-year-old son after the boy found “compromising” photos of him eating feces from a diaper while wearing women’s underwear, prosecutors allege. The murder trial...
Netflix taps Allure editor in chief Michelle Lee for new publishing gig
Netflix has poached Allure editor in chief Michelle Lee from Condé Nast to oversee new social-media initiatives at the streaming giant.
Beyoncé's #BeyHive stings Trick Daddy for saying she 'can't sing'
Stingers are being sharpened and a swarm of buzzing Queen Bey buffs is declaring digital war against the musician-turned-“Love and Hip-Hop: Miami” star.
Disney World guest says she was forced to wear gift shop T-shirt
A Disney World visitor claims that park staff forced her to put on a gift shop T-shirt after informing her that her strappy, cropped top "isn't appropriate."
GameStop shares spike as company sells $1.1 billion in stock
GameStop’s stock jumped by as much as 10 percent after the company announced it had raised $1.1 billion through the sale of five million shares.
Which quarterback was Tom Brady calling a 'motherf--ker'?
Based on what we know about Brady's free-agency courtship, we can narrow it down to a few suspects.
Record-breaking climber stranded in Nepal says getting home is harder than Everest
Nepal has had a surge of infections including at the base camp of Everest, prompting several countries to block travel from there.
Fanatics taps FanDuel CEO for sports betting and gaming venture
Fanatics, the licensed sports merchandise giant, has hired FanDuel CEO Matt King as it looks to expand into online sports betting and gaming, The Post has learned.
Wild video shows limping gunman open fire on Bronx street in broad daylight
The gunman is shown standing at the corner of Southern Boulevard and Jennings Street in Charlotte Gardens on June 15, firing off multiple rounds.
Bitcoin falls below $30K, erasing 2021 gains
The price of bitcoin tumbled below $30,000 for the first time in more than six months on Tuesday — erasing its 2021 gains.
Protesters arrested outside Ted Cruz's Houston home
A group of climate protesters were taken into custody for trespassing outside Sen. Ted Cruz's home in Houston — after they marched 400 miles to get there.
Vivendi shareholders back spinoff of Universal Music Group
Vivendi shareholders overwhelmingly backed the spinoff of its lucrative Universal Music Group, home to recording artists like Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and Ed Sheeran.
Driver who killed friend at Florida Pride parade calls it 'horrible accident'
Fred Johnson, a local minister, had been behind the wheel of a white Dodge Ram pickup when he "accelerated unexpectedly," killing James Fahy, 75, police said Monday.
UN reports more than 8,500 children used as soldiers in 2020
The report verified that violations had been committed against 19,379 children in 21 conflicts.
Doc Rivers reveals his plan to fix Ben Simmons
Doc Rivers says he's still "very bullish" on Ben Simmons.
EU opens antitrust probe into Google's massive advertising business
The European Union opened a formal antitrust probe into Google’s lucrative advertising business, signaling it will scrutinize whether the search giant is abusing its increasingly outsize market power.
Child killed by mom in Westport murder-suicide remembered for her 'sweetness'
The 7-year-old girl who was found dead along with her mother in an apparent murder-suicide in a tony Connecticut suburb was remembered for her "sweetness that truly captivated people." Layla...
Australia fights UN downgrade of Great Barrier Reef health
The report recommends that the world’s most extensive coral reef ecosystem be added to UNESCO’s List of World Heritage in Danger, which includes 53 sites.
Everything you need to know about the 2021 NBA Draft Lottery
The 2021 NBA Draft Lottery will look a little different from recent iterations.
13 of the best Amazon Prime Day headphone deals
Finding the right headphones can be difficult, especially if you're on a budget.
Facebook's VR advertising push in trouble
Facebook’s bid to run ads on its virtual reality headsets hit a major snag after the company’s only named developer partner said it was backing out of the plan amid...
Original Nike sample related to first Air Jordan expected to fetch six figures
This auction’s got serious sole for the sneaker-obsessed buyer looking for some rare kicks.
Child scolds school board about BLM posters in school despite 'no politics' rule
After seeing the posters, she went to the principal and demanded they be taken down.
Get the Revlon One Step Hair Dryer for 60% off during Prime Day 2021
Want salon-worthy hair you can achieve from home? The Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Styler is on sale for Amazon Prime Day by 60% this year!
Extreme 115-degree heat likely cause of death for Grand Canyon hiker
Michelle Meder was on a backpacking trip over several days with friends when she became disoriented Saturday along the Hermit Trail in Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park and later fell...
Greek pilot who confessed to killing wife may have had accomplices: report
The Greek pilot who has confessed to killing his British wife may have reportedly had accomplices – as video has emerged of him cradling their baby daughter before the woman...
23 Amazon Prime Day deals on exercise equipment, protein bars and more
No, January 1 isn't the only time to set goals and time-block your weekly fitness routine. The second — and last — day of Amazon Prime Day 2021 is here,...
Jets lineman facing training camp battle after mixed season
As the Jets get closer to training camp, I am examining the roster and giving you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on the list,...
Emergency crew rescues sex doll after mistaking it for drowning woman
Thar she blows: A team of rescue divers was flummoxed after responding to the scene of a nude "drowning woman" — only to discover that it was actually a floating...
Shocking video captures broad-daylight assault of off-duty NYPD cop
New video captures the moment an off-duty NYPD officer is attacked by three men, one of whom clobbered him with a broomstick this week outside a Bronx deli.
These teams have the best odds to win the NBA Draft Lottery
Here's where the NBA's bottom 14 teams line up.
Soccer host in underwear controversy after 'Basic Instinct' moment
Italian TV presenter Paola Ferrari went viral after many thought she'd accidentally flashed the whole of Italy. The face of Italian Euro 2020 coverage has been compared to Sharon Stone...
Wingstop turns to chicken thighs to combat wing shortage
The Dallas, Texas-based chicken wing chain has launched a virtual brand called "Thighstop" in a bid to get customers to order crispy chicken thighs instead of the traditional wings.
The 18 best Prime Day kitchen deals: Air Fryers, Instant Pots and more (Updated)
This Prime Day, Amazon has cooked up some great sales on all things kitchen, from pots and pans to knife sets and air fryers to the classic microwave.
The best Vitamix deals to shop on Prime Day, according to an RD
Amazon Prime Day is featuring amazing markdowns on Vitamix kitchen appliances, including its state-of-the-art blenders. Here are recommendations from a registered dietician.
Philippines president threatens to jail those who refuse COVID vaccine
]President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to jail people who refuse to be vaccinated against the coronavirus as the Philippines battles one of Asia's worst outbreaks.
Eric Adams gets emotional after voting in 'historical' primary
Mayoral front-runner Eric Adams broke down in tears early Tuesday in Brooklyn, moments after he voted in what he described as a "historical" primary for a city at a critical...
Joni Mitchell's ex talks heartache as her masterpiece 'Blue' turns 50
With the confessional honesty displayed on her classic “Blue” album — which was released 50 years ago on June 22, 1971 — perhaps a more apt title would have been...
Find out when feds will start paying out new $3K child tax credit
The federal government’s new expanded child tax credit will start paying out monthly in July to families with children who are 17 years old and younger.
Dating app gives entire staff week off to combat 'burnout'
Bumble, the dating app where women make the first move, has shut down its offices worldwide and given its staff of 700 the entire week off -- to help combat...
Don't miss these Prime Day mattress deals on Casper, Ashley & more
Amazon Prime Day 2021 is all about mattress deals. We rounded up the best ones from brands like Casper, Sealy and Tuft & Needle.
The 20 best Amazon Prime Day toy deals to spoil your kids in 2021
Spoil your kids this Prime Day 2021 with this list of discounted toys from Amazon. Brands include Barbie, LEGO, American Girl, Funko Pop! and more.
Woman discovers almost $1 billion in her bank account
A Florida woman reportedly wanted to withdraw $20 from an ATM and was stunned to discover her account boasted what she believed was a jaw-dropping balance of nearly $1 billion....
Pilot lands plane with huge spider on ceiling
Snakes on a plane? Try a humongous spider. A huntsman, also known as giant crab spider, was spotted on the ceiling above the pilot in this nerve-racking plane landing at...
Injuries continue to pile up on Mets
The Mets returned a key lineup piece Monday but now could be without another.
Teacher charged with sexually assaulting student during spring break
A former Houston-area high school teacher has been charged with sexually assaulting a 16-year-old student during spring break, a report said.
How Islanders' watch party at the Old Barn came together
Though the Islanders played Game 5 of the NHL semifinals over 1,000 miles away in Tampa, Nassau Coliseum on Hempstead Turnpike was still rocking -- at least until their team...
This wasn't the first time Mat Barzal has lost his cool
Mat Barzal was more than frustrated.
Tough break early was start of Islanders' playoff disaster
The Islanders were doomed from the start of Game 5, an 8-0 loss to the Lightning. It started moments after puck drop. Adam Pelech frequently pinches — a staple of...
Toddler drowns in pond on his birthday while visiting family
Austin Smith was found unresponsive in a pond at a relative’s Wayne Township home on Friday afternoon, according to the Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office.
State Department to fly 'Progress' flag in honor of Pride Month
Secretary of State Antony Blinken revealed at an Atlantic Council event Monday that the department will fly the "Progress" flag for the first time to mark Pride Month.
Nets planning to extend contracts for Big 3
The Nets can extend the Big 3 to long-term deals this offseason. But it could be challenging, and it’s guaranteed to be expensive. Still, GM Sean Marks made it sound...
Star's antics put unrecognizable Islanders in bad spot
For this Monday night in Tampa, the Islanders were imposters, unable to compete in any facet of the game.
Knicks finally free of upcoming NBA Draft Lottery madness
Knicks president Leon Rose appeared on the Zoom lottery dais last year and made sure he didn’t have to come back for an encore.
Nets are convinced this cost them shot at title
The players firmly believe their series against the Bucks would’ve gone differently if Kyrie Irving wasn’t sidelined by a sprained ankle and James Harden wasn’t slowed by a Grade 2...
EcoHealth Alliance head leaves UN-backed COVID origins probe
The head of a New York City-based nonprofit that directed hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal grant money to the Wuhan Institute of Virology is no longer part of...
Slugger wouldn't let Jacob deGrom's gem be wasted
So that’s what a clutch two-out hit by the Mets looks like, in case it had been so long that you forgot.
Magic troll 76ers over Ben Simmons dud
After the Sixers' Game 7 loss at home to the Hawks, the question on many people's minds is where was Ben Simmons?