July 8, 2021
Suns halfway home to first NBA championship
Suns roll past Bucks to grab 2-0 series lead in NBA Finals.
Sen. Tom Cotton claims Dems trying to slip 'massive amnesty' into reconciliation bill
Congressional Democrats are trying to sneak a provision offering amnesty for illegal immigrants into a massive spending bill that could cost as much as $6 trillion, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.)...
Woman scarfs down 50 chili dogs in 22 minutes at Michigan bar
A competitive eater wolfed down 50 chili dogs in 22 minutes, setting a local record at a bar in western Michigan where thousands of customers have their names on the...
Cops kill gunman as bullets terrorize Brooklyn neighborhood
Police officers shot an armed suspect in Brooklyn Thursday night, law enforcement sources said.
Fully vaccinated Americans 'don't need booster shot' for Delta variant: CDC
If you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you don't need a booster shot to protect against the Delta variant, the US government says.
12-year-old fatally shoots armed intruder who threatened his mom
The young boy shot the intruder in his Louisiana home at the end of June. The 12-year-old will not be facing charges after he shot and killed the armed Brad...
'Not what I expected': Mets want even more from star
Edwin Diaz’s borderline All-Star first half has eliminated any concern that might have lingered about the Mets closer, but team officials also aren’t content. The right-hander’s fastball and slider are...
Bodies of Paraguayan first lady's kin found in rubble of Florida building collapse
The bodies of the Paraguayan president’s sister-in-law and two of her family members have been recovered from the rubble of the collapsed Florida condo, reports said.
Yankees aren't saving season unless this changes
Aaron Boone’s Yankees have a long recovery to a clean bill of health ahead of them.
Suspect in shooting of undercover cops claims he thought they were in rival gang
Eugene “Gen Gen” McClaurin, 28, was accused of shooting two federal agents and a local cop as they drove in an unmarked police vehicle on Chicago's South Side.
The Post Says: Beware the word ‘standardize’
In the waning days of his administration, and flush with cash, Mayor de Blasio can’t help but meddle, announcing a multi-million dollar initiative to standardize English and math in city...
GOP Senate campaign ad hits Warnock over MLB All-Star Game move
MLB's All-Star Game was moved from Atlanta to Denver over Georgia's new election law. Now, the Senate GOP is blasting Sen. Raphael Warnock for not stopping the move.
COVID-19 outbreak postpones boxing mega-fight
COVID-19 is ruining one of boxing’s biggest fights. Tyson Fury, and multiple members of his camp, have tested positive for the virus, causing his heavyweight title fight with Deontay Wilder...
Where Mets steal ranks among MLB's best pitching bargains
Carlos Rodon and Robbie Ray top the list, but Taijua Walker isn't far behind.
'F--king weak' Conor McGregor outdone in verbal skirmish ahead of UFC 264
Not even a teep kick to the groin from Conor McGregor during the ending staredown could rattle Dustin Poirier at the UFC 264 press conference.
Why this Olympics will be one of the most depressing ever
This spectator-free Olympics will be one of the most depressing ever.
What a mess greedy MLB has made of baseball
Monday, like tuna in Subway tuna sandwiches, something was missing. It was, in these parts, a gorgeous day. And it was July 5, a national holiday. Yet there was just...
Pentagon warned of growing risk of nuclear war in 2020 report
The possibility that nuclear weapons will be used in a regional or global conflict has increased over the past decade, according to a newly released report from the Pentagon.
Failed mayoral candidate ambushed and murdered FBI agent: feds
A man who campaigned against gun violence while running for mayor of an Indiana city is accused of murdering an FBI agent in an ambush Wednesday.
Texas teen killed in road-rage incident after Houston Astros game
David Xavier Castro has been heading home from an Astros game with his family on Tuesday night when a man in a white car opened fire, killing the 17-year-old.
Man knocks out and hogties active shooter in Oregon
A man knocked out and hogtied an active shooter who fired off 30 rounds at an Oregon apartment complex, reports said. Gunman Luke Stolarzyk, 32, was the only person injured...
Saquon Barkley isn't saying when he's expected to return
The Giants — and their fan base — are eager to see running back Saquon Barkley back on the field following an ACL injury.
Man charged with killing golf pro and two others at Georgia country club
Bryan Rhoden was captured by authorities in Dekalb County —about 25 miles away from where the bodies were found at the Pinetree Country Club in Kennesaw.
NBA star has chance to be Knicks' Mark Messier
Someone is going to be the Knicks’ Mark Messier. It might happen in three years, or five years, or 10 years, or 30. So why not, Chris Paul?
Passenger who refused seven requests to wear mask on flight fined $10,500
The unidentified flier defied flight attendants who asked him seven times to wear his mask over his mouth and nose on a Feb. 27 Allegiant trip from Provo, Utah, to...
Why 76ers guard thinks Philly fans 'need to change'
The City of Brotherly Love might not be the best nickname for Philadelphia.
US may help in Haitian probe of president's assassination
State Department spokesman Ned Price said the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse has led to a situation that is "evolving rapidly," in the Caribbean nation.
NYC elections officials seek state, federal probes into suspected ballot-harvesting
NYC BOE members want a criminal investigation in Marko Kepi, a US Marine seeking the Republican nomination in the race for the 50th District council seat.
Online pay firm Stripe reportedly hires law firm in first step toward big IPO
Digital payments processor Stripe, the most valuable US technology startup, has taken its first major step toward a stock market debut by hiring a law firm to help with preparations, according...
Tongues wagging over Shari Redstone meeting with Comcast
The powwows between media bosses at the Sun Valley confab reached a new level of intensity this year, including meetings between bosses at Disney and Netflix as well as at...
What potential Knicks target says about swirling trade rumors
Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard said Thursday any rumors he is mulling whether to ask for a trade have not come from his mouth publicly, adding Portland GM...
What caused Yankees' heated postgame drama: 'Looked suspicious'
SEATTLE — The only drama in the Yankees' 4-0 loss to the Mariners on Thursday came after the game was over. Kendall Graveman entered to pitch the ninth for Seattle and...
Dems are losing the multiracial working class on basic lifestyle issues
The Democrats have a problem: They have run away from their core voters. And they are beginning to notice and worry. Lefty blogger Kevin Drum noted this recently. He observes that Republicans...
Jay Cutler is trying to delay the inevitable toll of NFL damage
Jay Cutler had a long and mostly successful NFL journey. But it came at a price.
Netflix expands deal with 'Bridgerton' producer Shonda Rhimes
Netflix on Thursday expanded its deal with "Bridgerton" television producer Shonda Rhimes, adding feature films, gaming and live events to its pact with her company. Netflix said the deal with Rhimes and her Shondaland Media...
California and Florida battle for the soul of a nation
Thanks to the blessings of decentralization, life can vary greatly depending on where you sit. Those differences are growing into a chasm of philosophical and practical contrasts between two basic...
New owner of NY Daily News mulling bankruptcy: source
The new owner of the New York Daily News is mulling a possible Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing for the New York City tabloid, a source tells Media Ink. "It is...
Pregnant woman killed by fleeing 'robber' — but miracle baby survives
Brandon Russell said his wife Samantha Russell left behind a "beautiful gift of life" before she died of injuries she sustained in Tuesday's crash.
Donald Trump to be headline speaker at CPAC in Dallas
The Conservative Political Action Conference is holding a second event in Dallas, Texas, this weekend, with a headline speech from former President Donald Trump on Sunday afternoon. CPAC is adding...
Tony DeAngelo decision, expansion draft start crucial Rangers offseason
The NHL’s offseason may be shorter than usual, but the Rangers still have a lengthy to-do list to get through before the start of 2021-22.
Amazon to offer Universal movies on Prime Video after they play on Peacock
Amazon Prime Video will offer new live-action movies from Universal Pictures four months after their streaming debut on Peacock, the companies announced Thursday. The multiyear deal applies to live-action films...
Congressman wants Air Force prof yanked for teaching critical race theory
A Republican congressman has called for an Air Force Academy professor who defended teaching critical race theory to be removed from her position.
The week in whoppers: The teachers union's CRT flip, Tlaib's anarchy and more
The Post's Editorial Board takes a look back at some of the hot topics of the week from the AFT's stance on Critical Race Theory to a headline on gas...
McConnell: GOP retaking Congress in 2022 is about 'stopping the worst' of Dem agenda
The Senate is now split 50-50 with a tie-breaker vote going to Kamala Harris. Senator Mitch McConnell said if he's majority leader again he'll take steps to stop policies opposite...
Mets just keep finding ways to win at home
The Mets are 26-12 at home this season.
West Nile-infected mosquitoes detected in at least 7 states
Four of the seven states -- Iowa, Illinois, Arkansas and Arizona -- have seen West Nile virus cases in humans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
NHL star discovers house was robbed after Stanley Cup Final
After Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher lost in the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night in Tampa, he said he came home and found out his house was robbed.
Scandal-scarred Bill Gates joins fellow billionaires at Sun Valley conference
SUN VALLEY, Idaho — Microsoft founder Bill Gates isn't going to let a little scandal stop him from hobnobbing with his fellow billionaires. The world's fourth-richest man was spotted on...
Italian day spa at NYC's Governors Island launches ticket sales
The EU may now be reopened to Americans, but New Yorkers are about to have a bit of European luxury in their own backyard.
Real estate market soars in Downtown Brooklyn since height of pandemic
Last year home prices fell in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but now there's an upswing as evidenced in NYC. Downtown Brooklyn is now the 13th most neighborhood expensive...
Update on protocols for Giants and Jets games
Giants and Jets fans attending games this season at MetLife Stadium will encounter a familiar and welcome experience: normalcy.
Aisling Bea dishes on Season 2 of 'This Way Up'
"This Way Up" creator/star Aisling Bea makes no bones about deconstructing romcom tropes in her six-episode comedy series. "In Season 1, what I didn't want to do was to have...
ESPN’s $3 million offer to Maria Taylor may not let her finish NBA Finals
Taylor’s current contract expires in less than two weeks, on July 20, which is the date of a potential Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
Letters to the Editor — July 9, 2021
New York Post readers sound off on the Office of Nightlife's proposal to create a 24-hour entertainment districts in NYC and a group of teens who refused to wear masks...
A new Yankees closer has emerged
The Yankees were not sleepless in Seattle this week.
Positive COVID-19 test knocks Knicks guard off US Select team
Immanuel Quickley’s time on the US Select Team appears over.
German shepherd plays with unlikely new pal — a young black bear
A wild black bear and a domestic dog struck up a bear-y pawsome friendship.
'X' factor: Key debt limit deadline hard to predict due to pandemic, says think tank
WASHINGTON -- The Bipartisan Policy Center cautioned on Thursday that it is facing difficulties projecting when the U.S. government will hit its debt limit due to ambiguities over the timeline...
Big Weed's meteoric rise is a sad symbol of Rust Belt decline
Like both of his immediate predecessors, President Joe Biden campaigned on the promise of restoring my home state of Michigan to its glory days as the nation’s industrial center, when...
A world of crack, urine and catatonia: Welcome to Washington Square Park
The effect was to foreground the misery of the numerous addicts who call the park and nearby streets home: a world bathed in crack smoke, drenched in urine, murmuring with...
Yankees blow chance at critical sweep, Astros up next
The Yankees had hoped to bring a four-game winning streak with them Friday when they arrive in Houston for the first time since losing the 2019 ALCS.
Al Sharpton meets with Biden and Harris on police reform and voting rights
The controversial New York-based civil rights activist and MSNBC host joined a small group to discuss "the fight to protect the constitutional right to vote and to pass the George...
Zuckerberg, Sandberg go for a stroll amid talk of damaged relationship
SUN VALLEY, Idaho — Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg took what appeared to be a casual stroll with his long-time No. 2, Sheryl Sandberg, on Thursday following a damning report claiming...
Impawssible separation: Workers are choosing pets over returning to office
As companies across the country begin to return to the office, workers are finding it impawssible to leave their furry friends home alone.
Man in underwear torches cross on top of church, attempts to flee by jumping across rooftops
The man, who would not give his name, was almost fully naked as he a fire atop St. Mary’s Catholic Church in the Boyle Heights. Police later apprehended him.
Commuters wade through underground lakes as rain turns NYC into Atlantis
Heavy rains caused titanic-level floods at several Big Apple train station Thursday — forcing some desperate New Yorkers to wade through subterranean lakes.
Blue Jackets explain initial confusion around death of young goalie
Blue Jackets president John Davidson explained the initial confusion surrounding how Kivlenieks died.
Novak Djokovic denies being 'bad guy' in tense exchange at Wimbledon
Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic is doing his own thing. When ESPN asked Djokovic "what has it been like to be something of the 'bad guy' chasing after [Roger Federer] and...
NYC DOE removes Queens principal for role in grade-fixing scandal
The DOE said it will seek to terminate deposed Maspeth High School principal Khurshid Abdul-Mutakabbir after investigators substantiated a raft of academic misconduct charges against him.
Biden White House runs interference for Hunter's latest sleaze
First Son Hunter Biden is expecting to score big for the abstract expressionist works he’ll showcase in a solo SoHo exhibition in October. If he does, it’ll be just his...
Vaccinated hardhats can drop masks at NYC work sites
A New York State construction group beseeched Mayor Bill de Blasio to lift "confusing" mask requirements for vaccinated hardhats to give them relief amid the summer heat.
Rain wreaks havoc on the Mets' schedule yet again
Mother Nature keeps wreaking havoc on the Mets' schedule.
NYC highways become rivers as storms hit ahead of Elsa
Highways across the city were overwhelmed with water on Thursday afternoon, as rains from Tropical Storm Elsa shut down the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx.
Iraqi war vet says judge 'punished' him in custody case for calling VA hotline
An Iraqi war veteran claims he's being "punished" by a Long Island judge for calling the Veterans Affairs helpline about his messy child custody case -- ultimately costing him time...
Hunter Biden's art con is an insult to ethics — and good taste
When Hunter Biden wants a new, extravagantly paid gig he’s unqualified to perform while struggling to keep his pants on, announces that he’s an artist.
Hero border agent carries injured migrant to safety
The undated photo was posted on Twitter Thursday by Brian Hastings, the chief Border Patrol agent for Texas' Rio Grande Valley sector.
How these second bananas fared in their spinoffs
The spinoff is a time-honored TV tradition that's met with mixed results through the years. Every success — "The Jeffersons," "Maude" — has been matched by a dismal failure. Anyone...
Florida building collapse death toll jumps to 64, 76 still unaccounted for
"Reporting these numbers has not gotten any easier," Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said at a briefing. "Please join me in keeping these families in your prayers."
'The Patrick Star Show': SpongeBob's starfish sidekick gets new series
TV's latest talk-show host is already underwater. Patrick Star, the enthusiastic, dim-bulb starfish — and best pal to SpongeBob SquarePants — is headlining his own spinoff series, "The Patrick Star...
Lefty leaders' moronic appeal for 'cooperation' with the butchers of Beijing
Progressives have officially given up on human rights: On Wednesday, a coalition of 48 lefty groups wrote the White House and Congress saying that climate change matters more than genocide...
Officials say evacuated North Miami Beach condo must remain empty
An evacuated North Miami Beach building just five miles from the deadly Surfside collapse must remain empty after the city rejected two new surveys that deemed it safe.
Remington buried lawyers with 'random' cartoons in Sandy Hook lawsuit
Remington Arms flooded lawyers representing families of the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre with a mass of pretrial data that contained tens of thousands of “random” images.
New poll shows 78 percent are in favor of stronger voter ID laws
The polling, commissioned by the GOP, comes as Republicans have advocated for election reform with some states passing stricter voting laws.
Pfizer developing COVID booster shot to protect against Delta variant
Pfizer announced Thursday that it is developing a booster shot to fight the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 — as fears mount over the US’ most dominant strain.
Naomi Osaka: I 'should have been prepared' for French Open aftermath
Naomi Osaka believes that she should have been more prepared for the aftermath of deciding to skip press conferences at the French Open.
Pretty please? Gavin Newsom asks Californians to voluntarily cut water use
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday asked people and businesses in the nation’s most populous state to voluntarily cut how much water they use, as the Western United States weathers...
Woman stops for fast food during police chase, gets arrested
A Massachusetts woman stopped at a McDonald’s drive-thru in the middle of a wild police chase -- and went from the Golden Arches to silver handcuffs, police said.
ESPN announcer reveals 'awkward' MNF dynamic with Jon Gruden
Sean McDonough and Jon Gruden lasted just two seasons alongside one another as ESPN’s "Monday Night Football" broadcast team, and McDonough wishes the tenure would have gone differently. “It wasn’t...
This newly built Hamptons mansion comes with 8-foot-tall, $1M TV
Quack house: Not only do you get a giant outdoor TV at this Duck Pond Lane mansion, you get a theater, a gym and nine bedrooms.
How the iconic landing pose became a superhero staple
How it works is a character drops from a height and slams into the ground in a crouch with feet spread apart, knees bent — or on one knee, always...
Woman takes DNA test and results reveal shocking hometown secret
A woman revealed in a viral TikTok video that a DNA test reunited her with her father's rich family who lived in her hometown her whole life.
MLB star's leave extended amid sexual assault allegations
Trevor Bauer's MLB future remains unclear amid allegations of sexual assault.
Feds say fewer people are quitting their jobs
Yes, the US job market has been one long, sad country song for more than a year now. But the “take this job and shove it” indicator may have peaked.The...
63 percent rise in earnings expected a year after COVID-driven skid
Wall Street is gearing up for a slew of blockbuster earnings over the next few weeks as companies issue their results for the April-June quarter.
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ cast revealed: Meet the sexy romantic hopefuls
After a year without the summer hit thanks to COVID-19, ABC has announced the upcoming cast members of "Bachelor in Paradise" for its seventh season.
Three sisters, cousin plead guilty to stabbing Applebee's waitress
Four female relatives accused of attacking an Applebee’s waitress in Georgia, including one who stabbed the server with a knife, have pleaded guilty.
‘The Golden Girls’ actor dead at 74 after cancer battle
The iconic actor was best known for his disco dance scene performed atop parked cars in "Thank God It's Friday" and his recurring role as Enrique/Pepe in the NBC classic...
'Basic Instinct' director: Sharon Stone wasn't tricked into nude scene
Director Paul Verhoeven has finally addressed Sharon Stone’s claim that she was tricked into removing her underwear for one infamous scene in 1992’s “Basic Instinct.”
McConnell on infrastructure: 'I think there's a decent chance that may come together'
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday expressed optimism that the upper chamber can pass a bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure package in coming weeks.
HHS secretary on COVID vax door knocks: 'It is absolutely our business'
Speaking on CNN, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said that COVID vaccine information is important for the US to keep people alive and help re-opening plans.
White House brushes off deleted Taiwan tweet as an 'honest mistake'
The White House on Thursday dismissed the deletion of a tweet with an image of Taiwan's flag by its COVID Response Team as an "honest mistake."
Accused Times Square shooter held on $200K bail
The Brooklyn teenager accused of shooting a tourist in Times Square was ordered held on $200,000 bail Thursday, as authorities released new details of the incident.
Sha'Carri Richardson has made peace with Olympic reality
American track and field star Sha'Carri Richardson has seemingly come to terms with the outcome of her Tokyo Olympics disappointment. "I'm fine. I understand the situation that’s going on. So,...
Biden: 'No mission accomplished' in Afghanistan, but also no failure — 'yet'
President Joe Biden said "there's no mission accomplished" as US troops depart Afghanistan after nearly 20 years of war, but he also claims that "the mission hasn't failed -- yet."
Kristaps Porzingis not sweating trade rumors: 'I've been doubted before'
Kristaps Porzingis isn't worried about doubters. The Mavericks big man has been working out in his native Latvia in the offseason – and is looking pretty buff in new photos...
Teachers union president defends critical race theory as 'accurate history'
Ibram X. Kendi, author of "How to Be an Antiracist," and American Federation of Teachers president, Randi Weingarten fired back at GOP opposition to CRT.
Corvette jumps median, lands in pool, killing two: police
A speeding Corvette struck a median in California and went airborne before landing in a backyard pool, killing two people and seriously injuring a third, police and witnesses said.
Texas mom, dozens of others missing along Mexico's 'highway of death'
At least half a dozen of the missing along the highway between Monterrey and Nuevo Laredo at the Mexican border are from the US, authorities said.
'Living a nightmare': NJ man's dog discovered dead after disappearing with sitter
Diego Chaves said he had left his mini Goldendoodle, Mac, with a woman whom he believed to be a professional sitter named Alyssa outside of a high-rise in Jersey City...
EU fines German car makers $1B over emission collusion
BRUSSELS — The European Union handed down $1 billion in fines to major German car manufacturers Thursday, saying they colluded to limit the development and rollout of car emission-control systems....
These are the odds of dying during a visit to a National Park this summer
There are plenty of threats for visitors to the parks, especially as excessive heat and other extreme climate and weather events continue to menace the nation and its infrastructure.
Bet on the rookie in this AL East matchup
Blue Jays rookie Alex Manoah (2-0, 2.70 ERA) will shut down the Orioles Thursday night in Baltimore.
Infamous celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti sentenced in Nike extortion case
Michael Avenatti, the one-time celebrity lawyer who rose to national fame by representing porn star Stormy Daniels, was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in federal prison.
Emotional trailer for Chadwick Boseman's final Marvel role drops
It’s rare that a trailer feels so touching and existential.
Don't buy the hysteria: The Delta variant is actually less dangerous
While Delta caused a 10 percent rise in daily US cases late last month, COVID hospital admissions actually dropped.
Convicted conman swipes 2 Harlem brownstones worth over $4 million
Joseph Makhani was arrested and hit with a seven-count indictment accusing him of stealing the properties in a "systematic and ongoing" scheme.
California nixing algae that crowds out food for sea animals
The invasive algae can overtake the environment and displace critical food sources for ocean animals on the Southern California coast.
EU fines Volkswagen, BMW $1 billion for emissions cartel
The EU handed down $1 billion in fines to major German car manufacturers Thursday, saying they colluded to limit the development and rollout of car emission-control systems.
Amy Sedaris on her new 'Boss Baby,' baking and why rabbits are 'A-holes'
Amy knows what it feels like to get bossed around by something small.
Cuomo calls pandemic 'tremendous personal benefit' after $5.1M book deal
Gov. Andrew Cuomo publicly patted himself on the back for his handling of COVID-19 -- amid ongoing probes into New York's nursing home deaths and his $5.1 million book deal...
Mum's the word: White House won't comment on plan if Afghanistan falls to Taliban
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Thursday declined to say what the US would do if Afghanistan falls to the Taliban — as President Biden prepared to speak on...
Delta strain of COVID-19 surges in Midwest, areas with low vax rates
The variant is soaring in “the Midwest and upper mountain states,” where it now makes up 80 percent of cases, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Center for Disease Control...
Former NBA star visits site of Florida condo collapse
Wade is the latest Miami sports figure to visit the tragic site of the June 24 collapse.
The best lipsticks for 2022, according to makeup artists
If you broke up with lipstick during the pandemic, it's time to kiss and make up.
Two more women sue Jeffrey Epstein’s estate over sexual abuse claims
Two more women have sued Jeffrey Epstein's estate claiming they were sexually abused by him multiple times when they were underage, new court papers show.
Brad Lander backs Stringer suit to restore spending review on de Blasio
Councilman Brad Lander backed the current comptrollers's effort at forcing Mayor Bill de Blasio to restore normal checks on City Hall spending, which have been suspended since the pandemic's start.
Cops probing woman's suspicious death in Queens apartment
Police are probing the death of a woman whose naked body was discovered inside a Queens apartment Wednesday afternoon.
Lightning star delivers legendary shirtless press conference
Hockey players are known for giving short, scripted answers during press conferences. Lightning star Nikita Kucherov did not do that. The Stanley Cup champion delivered a legendary performance at the...
James Harden, Lil' Baby have police run-in during eventful Paris Fashion Week
James Harden being frisked in France? Sacre bleu! The world-famous Beard was stopped by French police and searched. The Nets star was let go and never taken into custody. However,...
Americans among suspects arrested in assassination of Haiti president
US citizen James Solages and another unidentified Haitian-American have been nabbed in the nation-rocking assassination, Mathias Pierre, Haiti’s minister of elections and inter-party relations, told outlets including the Associated Press.
SJP reveals peek of 'And Just Like That...' script on first day of shooting
The actress is getting "Carried" away with sharing details about HBO Max's upcoming "Sex and the City" reboot series, “And Just Like That..."
Bussssted: Owner of escaped cobra facing 36 charges, cops say
Christopher Gifford, 21, was hit with 36 misdemeanor counts for allowing the venomous zebra cobra to flee the basement of his parents’ home.
Pedestrian, dirt biker killed in separate NYC crashes
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a hit-and-run BMW driver and a dirt bike rider was killed in a collision with a sedan in separate Brooklyn accidents overnight, cops said...
US considers visas for vulnerable Afghan women after military exit
Rights groups have been asking the State Department and White House to add up to 2,000 visas specifically for vulnerable women and women's advocates to a developing policy plan to...
Student rips mayor's 'blatant lie' about crime after classmate's death
Audrey Unverferth said that she's lost confidence in Chicago's Mayor Lori Lightfoot following the violence that besieged Chicago over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Ex-Yankee had to get ‘completely naked’ to change his pitching attitude
All Sonny Gray needed was a change of clothes. The former Yankee struggled through the first four innings of his start on Wednesday, allowing a pair of runs on seven...
Beyond Meat launches meat-free chicken tenders in US restaurants
Beyond Meat brought back a chicken offering to its product portfolio with the launch of plant-based chicken tenders on Thursday as the faux-meat maker looks to capitalize on booming demand...
House Republicans 'deeply concerned' about US Olympic athletes protesting
The 39 Republicans wrote to US Olympic and Paralympic Committee Chair Susanne Lyons and CEO Sarah Hirshland, urging them to comply with Rule 50 of the International Olympic Committee's charter.
Reebok's ex-CEO Robert Meers sells NYC spread for a $100K loss
The one thing he couldn't pump up is the sale of his condo.
Hamptons 'squatter' won't vacate rental for Holocaust-surviving owner
Genya Markon, the owner of the Hampton Bays home, flew in from Israel expecting to spend the summer at the spot, a short walk from Shinnecock Bay.
Tightrope walkers set new world record crossing Swedish Arctic valley
It took the team two days to rig the line across the two Arctic Circle peaks which, at this time of year, bask in 24-hour sunlight.
Men eat meat to feel like a real man: study says
Plenty of fellas are sure to have beef with this research.
Another NHL star wants to be traded as crazy offseason begins
Buckle up. According to Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic, St. Louis Blues winger Vladimir Tarasenko has requested a trade, adding another storyline to what will be a chaotic offseason in...
Stanley Cup to Tom Brady: Don't throw me
The Stanley Cup doesn’t want a piece of Tom Brady. The Buccaneers’ quarterback infamously tossed the Lombardi Trophy from his yacht to another boat during the team’s Super Bowl celebration...
Plant-based meat not nutritionally the same as real meat: study
Researchers at Duke University compared 36 food samples -- 18 of widely known plant-based meat alternatives to 18 grass-fed ground beef options from a ranch in Idaho.
New chapter unfolds in NYC pizza debate as book claims West Coast city has best slices
Nothing tops New York pizza — but some weir-doughs think they found a cut above the rest.
Wells Fargo is reportedly closing all personal lines of credit
Wells Fargo is shutting down all existing personal lines of credit and is not offering the consumer lending product anymore, CNBC reported on Thursday.
One-of-a-kind 'Bubble House' that took a decade to build lists for $1.5M
Like a scene out of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory", this architectural sanctuary, located in Ipswich, Queensland offers a sports bar, media room and even a semi-circular library.
Israel unveils major discovery from Jerusalem's Second Temple era
Israeli archaeologists have reportedly discovered an opulent building where VIPs and members of the elites were likely welcomed on their way to visit the nearby Temple Mount some 2,000 years...
Intruder sets fire in Manhattan bar before fleeing: video
The man gathered a pile of paper floor-protective material and set it ablaze, cops said.
Instacart taps Facebook app head as CEO ahead of expected IPO
Instacart named Facebook app head Fidji Simo as its chief executive officer on Thursday, adding big tech expertise ahead of an expected stock market listing by the grocery-delivery firm.
Neighbors describe accused Times Square shooter as 'troublesome-ass boy'
Avon Darden, the Brooklyn teen charged with shooting a tourist in Times Square has been "a little troublesome-ass boy" since moving in last year, neighbors said.
Universal curriculum coming to NYC schools with focus on diversity
The effort will focus on diversifying educational materials to "better reflect" the demographics of the nation's largest school system, officials said.
Star QB: I wasn't the 'motherf--ker' Tom Brady was mocking
Derek Carr is setting the record straight. The Raiders quarterback says he's not the "motherf--ker" Tom Brady was referring to in comments he made on HBO's "The Shop" while discussing...
15 states reach deal with opioid-maker Purdue Pharma for $4.5B settlement
As part of the plan, Purdue agreed to release millions of documents that detail the company's role in the opioid epidemic, which has killed hundreds of thousands of Americans.
Oh my, that’s TMI: Tiffany Haddish credits Nicolas Cage with first orgasm
“It was my first big O,” said the comedienne — who stars opposite Cage in the forthcoming flick, “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” — noting she felt compelled to...
DMX's official cause of death revealed: He ‘fought till the very end’
Months after hip-hop icon DMX’s April 9 death, his official cause of death has been confirmed.
Laser controversy erupts after England's huge soccer win
A fan shined a laser pointer in the face of Denmark goalie Kasper Schmeichel ahead of a penalty kick in the first period of extra-time in Wednesday’s Euro 2020 semi-final...
Why ‘Alligator Loki’ is the new Baby Yoda of Marvel's Disney+ universe
Baby Yoda, get back to your crib. "Alligator Loki" is coming to snatch your title.
Repeat offender: John Kerry again caught without a mask at airport
This is not the first time the former Democratic nominee for president was seen ditching mask rules.
Newest Trump tower: Barron shows off his 6-foot-7 height in NYC
Teenage former first son Barron Trump was photographed in the Big Apple this week -- towering over his 5-foot-11-inch mom Melania.
Fans call out major mistake in Teletubbies' COVID-19 vaccine PSA
"We’re all vaxxed! Just in time for a Tubby hot summer. Who's ready to come out & play?" reads the caption to the public health PSA, which was posted July...
Death toll in Florida building collapse rises to 60 as search moves to recovery
The number of people still unaccounted for in the disaster at the Champlain Towers South in Surfside is now 80.
'Capitalizing on being the son of a president': Hunter Biden art show sparks ethics concerns
Government ethics watchdogs and art critics are voicing their concerns as Hunter Biden prepares for his first solo art exhibition, where paintings are expected to fetch between $75,000 to $500,000.
Lightning winger's mom chugs beer out of Stanley Cup
Patrick Maroon's mom is the real MVP. After her son won his third-straight Stanley Cup – his second straight with the Lightning after winning in 2019 with the Blues –...
'Bridgerton' author in anguish as dad, sister killed in horrific highway crash
Stephen Lewis Cotler and Violet Charles -- father and sister of Bridgerton writer Julia Quinn -- were killed in a highway pile-up in Utah, the grieving author said.
John Sterling fed up with system after replay home run gaffe
John Sterling and Suzyn Waldman have had enough of calling Yankees games off a monitor. While the Yankees hit the road, Sterling and Waldman remain in the Bronx, calling the...
Eliminate germs with a toothbrush sanitizing system, now over 45% off
Finding a convenient way to safely and hygienically store your oral care implements just makes common sense–and it’s easier than ever to do so.
Build your home gym with this top-rated dumbbell set that’s $30 off
We’re all much more used to exercising from home after the strict restrictions of the pandemic. While it may be safer to go back to the gym now, the convenience...
Elderly woman randomly shoved into stopped train at Queens subway station
The suspect approached the female victim on the northbound E train platform of the 74 St-Broadway/Roosevelt Avenue station in Jackson Heights around 11:45 p.m. on July 4, 2021.
Mom accused of killing daughter told cops 'it was a necessary sacrifice'
Kemaya Taylor, 23, was charged with murder and child abuse after her daughter’s body was discovered in the family’s stifling home on June 28.
CNN commentator rips NY Times for 'deranged' analysis of the American flag
Over the holiday weekend, the Times tweeted, "Today, flying the American flag from the back of a pickup truck or over a lawn is increasingly seen as a clue, albeit...
China claims Japan 'digging its own grave' if it joins US in defense of Taiwan
"Japan does not dare to confront China alone. If Japan involves itself in the Taiwan question militarily, it will be Japan digging its own grave," the Chinese op-ed warned.
One of China’s wandering elephants is returned to reserve
The elephants attracted nationwide attention after they left the reserve in Yunnan province last year and walked more than 300 miles north.
Eric Adams reiterates pledge to make historic police commissioner hire
Among the potential candidates are Juanita Holmes, Chief Kim Royster, Chief Judith Harrison of Brooklyn North, and Chief Donna Jones, according to police sources.
Jeff Bezos openly embraces tax hikes, but Amazon lobbied against them
Bezos issued a statement saying that Amazon would support “a rise in the corporate tax rate” to pay for Biden’s $1.7 trillion infrastructure package.
Study: Northwest heat wave impossible without climate change
An international team of 27 scientists calculated that climate change increased chances of the extreme heat occurring by at least 150 times, but likely much more.
Why 'Ice Cold' hip-hop jewels are more than just pricey bling
“I think a lot of people don’t realize how these pieces and creative expression through jewelry — whether it’s a bracelet, or a pendant or whatever — they’re viewed as...
'Meet the Parents' house hits market for $2.29 million in Oyster Bay
Greet the parents at this $2.29 North Shore movie star mansion.
BLM chapter calls American flag 'symbol of hatred' only used by racists
"When we Black Americans see this flag we know the person flying it is not safe to be around," Black Lives Matter Utah wrote in a July Fourth post alongside...
Video shows dramatic police rescue of 6-year-old girl from kidnapper's car
Chilling body cam video captured the moment police in Kentucky captured a man who allegedly kidnapped a 6-year-old girl riding outside on her bike.
Rutgers football player knocked out in vicious fight video
A Rutgers University football player was brutally knocked out during a street fight in New Jersey, video shows. A 10-second clip posted to Twitter shows Carnell Davis, a freshman wide...
Drunk Elephant skincare is 20% off just in time for summer
Yes, the tubs and potions from Drunk Elephant make us all swoon. What doesn't, however, is the brand's high-end price point. For a limited time — until July 12, to...
Armed man busted outside NYPD stationhouse: police sources
The man, described as "an emotionally disturbed person," displayed the weapon as he sat on top of a silver SUV outside the stationhouse.
Famed lawyer behind NBA merger dunks price of NYC co-op down to $21M
Donald Schupak, best known for negotiating the ABA/NBA merger in 1976, put his Upper East Side pad back on the market — for $21 million.
Haiti's ambassador to US has 'no doubt' assassins had internal help
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated by a group of foreigners -- but “there is no doubt” that they had internal help, Haiti's ambassador to the US said in an...
Rep. Tlaib calls to 'eliminate funding' of immigration agencies amid border crisis
"Look, the simple answer to that question is we must eliminate funding for CBP, ICE and their parent organization, DHS," Tlaib told the legal group that opposes deportation.
Fans banned from Tokyo Olympics as Japan declares COVID state of emergency
No spectators will be allowed at the Tokyo Olympics as Japan declares a COVID state of emergency.
Eric Adams walks back criticism of Cuomo's timing on gun violence plan
On Wednesday, Adams implied Cuomo was a Johnny-come-lately to battling gun violence.
TikTok star dead at 19 after posting haunting final video
Fourth-generation farmer Caitlyn Loane, who posted popular clips documenting her action-packed rural lifestyle, took her own life at 19 after posting a haunting final video.
4-year-old boy fatally shoots himself outside weed shop
The child, whose identity was not immediately released, was pronounced dead Tuesday after a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head outside a pot shop in Manitou Springs, Colorado.
Progressives tell Biden to ignore China abuses for climate fight
A coalition of 48 progressive groups are calling on President Biden and members of Congress to look past China's gross human rights abuses to ensure "cooperation" on climate action.
Golden oldies: Inside NYC's luxurious new nursing homes
Talk about old money — you can live both a long life and the high life at an opulent facility.
The pandemic destroyed millions of jobs and many aren't returning, economic group warns
Around 22 million jobs were lost in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic across the 37 member countries that are part of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones list CPW mansion for $21.5M
Their posh Upper West Side home is at the Kenilworth, built in 1908 by Townsend, Steinle & Haskell, to look like a 12th-century English castle, which shares its name.
'Holy mission': Israeli officer recovers Jewish texts from Florida collapse site
Jewish books are often the first things people now try to rescue after fires in synagogues or homes.
Three future Mets are tearing it up in Brooklyn
Francisco Alvarez, Ronny Mauricio and Brett Baty, MLB.com’s Nos. 1, 2 and 4 Mets prospects respectively, are turning heads with the High-A Brooklyn Cyclones.
Pope sends condolences to Haiti after president's assassination
Pope Francis on Thursday sent his condolences to Haiti and expressed his sadness at the “odious” assassination of President Jovenal Moïse – as he condemned “all forms of violence,” the...
Maria Taylor breaks silence on Rachel Nichols video drama
Maria Taylor has shared her thoughts on the swelling ESPN turmoil. In a weekend story from the New York Times, a leaked audio clip captured ESPN host Rachel Nichols, who...
3.3M workers remain on jobless benefits as new claims unexpectedly rise
More than 3.3 million Americans are still on traditional state unemployment benefits as the number of people seeking new claims ticked slightly up last week, the feds said Thursday.
Grisly details emerge from assassination of Haitian prez as 4 'mercenaries' killed in gunbattle
Despite Moïse having his own security detail, only the president and his wife, Martine Moïse, were shot.
One NBA star has so much on the line during the Olympics
The Olympics could be a prime opportunity for Love to show teams outside of Cleveland that he can still play at a high level.
Conor McGregor faces 'real bad' fallout if he loses massive trilogy fight
A win over Dustin Poirier in their UFC 264 rubber match, which headlines Saturday's pay-per-view event in Las Vegas, and, to quote the Irishman, “the king is back.”
Finding a role for extremely underrated Jets player
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,...
Veteran's view: War in Afghanistan did little good at too-high price
I regret plugging the wars so hard, especially when US casualties were mounting, and so little was being gained, in 2005 to 2007.
The 'campaign promise' that led Eric Adams to a piercing shop
A day after winning the Democratic mayoral primary, Eric Adams made good on a campaign promise — by getting an ear pierced.
Who's who on the new 'Gossip Girl': Meet the hot cast
"To me, it was 'Who was the best actor for the role?' " creator Joshua Safran said, adding that his casting director searched widely for a mixture of fresh-faced unknowns...
'Gossip Girl' creator dishes on new HBO Max show
Xoxo . . . #GossipGirl is back. Nine years after the original “Gossip Girl” blog went dark, as the modern-classic teen soap ended on the CW, the show has returned...
The real story behind Kim Jong Un's drastic weight loss
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly lost upwards of 44 pounds amid speculation around the 37-year-old’s health and with North Koreans heartbroken by his once "emaciated" appearance.
'Art' you kidding? Man paints with super long tongue
That's one lengthy licker. Praveen Kalirajan, from Viruthnagar, India, can do just about anything with his 4.25-inch tongue, which is longer than the current Guinness World Record holder's. See how...
Elsa moves up coast after leaving 1 dead in Florida, several injured at Navy base in Georgia
Elsa seemed to spare Florida from significant damage, though it still threatened flooding downpours and caused several tornado warnings.
State of emergency for Toyko may impact Olympics
Japan is set to place Tokyo under a state of emergency that would last through the Olympics, fearing an ongoing COVID-19 surge will multiply during the Games.
Struggling Yankee gets big hit in return from injury
Gleyber Torres returned to the Yankees lineup after missing Tuesday’s game with hamstring discomfort and the struggling shortstop came through with a two-run single in the first inning of the...
MLB Home Run Derby matchups are set
Los Angeles Angels two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani is the top seed for Monday night's All-Star Home Run Derby at Denver's Coors Field and will compete in the first round against...
Scotty Pippen Jr. makes NBA draft decision
Scotty Pippen Jr. has decided to return to Vanderbilt for his junior season after testing his options for the NBA draft.
Yankees starter has rough outing out of bullpen after dental issue
Wednesday was a painful day for Domingo German. First, he underwent an emergency root canal, then he experienced even more pain.
Armed robber steals $2K in medications from NYC pharmacy
The suspect, wearing a tiger print shirt, flashed a gun and robbed Riverton Pharmacy at 2085 Lexington Avenue at about 3:30 p.m., according to police and sources.
Amid backlash, Cuomo eyes other sites for COVID workers memorial in Battery Park
The Battery Park City Authority suggested sites adjacent to the Irish Hunger Memorial or the Esplanade Plaza Volleyball Court for a "Circle of Heroes" memorial during Wednesday's presentation.
17-year-old fatally shot on Queens street
A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot on a Queens street on Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Yankees survive close one without Aroldis Chapman
SEATTLE — The Yankees looked like a dead team walking after Aroldis Chapman blew another game Sunday in the first game of their doubleheader against the Mets. It left the...
AP reporter tangles with State Department spokesman over Afghanistan
Associated Press correspondent Matt Lee tangled with State Department spokesperson Ned Price over Biden's policy regarding Afghanistan as the final troops begin to withdrawl.
California to pay victims of forced, coerced sterilizations
California to approve reparations of up to $25,000 to some of the thousands of people who were sterilized decades ago because the government deemed them unfit to have children
NYPD searching for perv who masturbated in front of 9-year-old girl
Police are on the hunt for a pervert who masturated in front of a 9-year-old girl in Brooklyn on Tuesday.
Why this walk-off hit was so special for Mets' Jeff McNeil
Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil, who played in his 17th game Wednesday since returning from the injured list after missing a month with a hamstring strain, is beginning to hit...
Mets get solid start from pitcher pulled from scrap heap
Robert Stock might not be the solution to the Mets starting rotation problems, but he could be the answer for now.
Jalen Rose toasts rapper and 'mixologist' E-40
If you know my guest on this week's "Renaissance Man," you probably want to have a Sluricane with him, watch some 49ers football, argue about the Warriors' chance of winning...