August 13, 2021
Mets' bad day ends with crushing defeat
In case the Mets’ Friday the 13th hadn’t been bad enough, the reigning World Series champions were waiting in the visiting dugout.
7 hikers struck by lightning on North Carolina mountain
Officials said all seven hikers were able to walk off the trail to an ambulance, including a person who fell and suffered a head injury
Running away from a ‘nation building’ mess
Unlike former President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden's fleeing from Afghanistan's nation-building catastrophe will only allow the Taliban to humiliate America.
Mets fan flashes laser pointer in player's eyes with game on line
Max Muncy got flashed with a bright green light in the top of the ninth inning of Friday's game at Citi Field.
Toms River East earns Little League World Series bid in wild finish
Carson Frazier — nephew of former Met and Yankee Todd Frazier — hit a 3-RBI double to cap off Toms River East's comeback victory.
Canada to require COVID vaccines for air, train and ship travelers
Canada's Transport Minister Omar Alghabra announced passengers on planes, cruise ships and interprovincial trains will all need the COVID vaccine by the end of October.
Giants RB ready to shine in Saquon Barkley's absence
Corey Clement might be known for his "Philly Special" moment, but he's now ready to make a name for himself as a Giant.
Teen arrested for killing classmate at Albuquerque middle school
One student was shot and killed by the teen at Washington Middle School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, police said. Police apprehended the suspect and no one else was injured.
Scrub Andrew Cuomo's stain from this glorious span
Assemblyman Mike Lawler calls for the removal of former Gov. Mario M. Cuomo's name off the Tappan Zee Bridge in light of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's resignation from his shameful sexual...
'American Idol' star Syesha Mercado's newborn baby seized by authorities
This is the second child that authorities have taken under unclear circumstances from the 34-year-old Sarasota, Florida native, who finished third during the seventh season of the long-running TV singing...
NYC's population bloom offers promising signs
Break out the egg creams and the Brooklyn ale! The Big Apple’s population grew by a humongous 629,057 souls. But even as we pop the corks, bear in mind the...
Federal judge extends order blocking Texas from restricting migrant travel
An El Paso federal judge extended her order blocking a Texas mandate preventing private vehicles from carrying illegal immigrants released from federal custody for another two weeks following a Friday...
Nowhere to go: Cuomo unsure about future plans
When asked in by New York Magazine, Gov. Andrew Cuomo didn't seem to have a clue what he is going to do next or where he'd end up living once...
Mets outfielder showing signs of past All-Star form
The Mets have been waiting for a stretch like this one from Michael Conforto all season. Can he stay hot down the stretch?
Where Joe Judge's focus will be in Giants-Jets preseason battle
The Giants' coach must cut five players by Tuesday, and is using the first preseason game to evaluate his options.
Nets rookie 'just finds a way' to keep scoring
Nets rookie Cameron Thomas is the highest-scoring rookie in summer league.
Joe Biden just reminded the nation why the Green New Deal is just not feasible
On Monday, the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ordered a “code red,” releasing a “landmark” report warning that global warming was an existential threat to humanity, “unequivocally” blaming humans...
Rachel Maddow considering leaving MSNBC to start own venture: report
MSNBC's star anchor Rachel Maddow is reportedly itching to leave the network to launch her own media company amid "heated" contract negotiations.
Google loses patent fight over Sonos smart speakers, may face import ban
A U.S. trade judge ruled on Friday that Alphabet Inc's Google infringed five patents belonging to Sonos that concern smart speakers and related technology, a decision that could lead to an...
Reformation Summer Sale is now 70% off: Our favorite tops, dresses, more
Summer may be fading into fall, but sundress season is here to stay. To celebrate the end of summer and the start of the new season, be it back to...
Letters to the Editor — Aug. 14, 2021
The Issue: The Taliban’s resurgence in Afghanistan after President Biden began to pull out American troops. As much as I do not agree with anything President Biden does, I do...
Team Biden's new Centers for Disease and Rent Control
The slogan above The Washington Post’s banner captures the Left’s view of the allegedly authoritarian Donald J. Trump’s presidency: “Democracy dies in darkness.” It’s now time for a new credo, given...
Mother Earth sweating: July was hottest month on record, NOAA says
Earth sizzled in July and became the hottest month in 142 years of recordkeeping, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Friday.
Usain Bolt 'just might show up' to race Tyreek Hill
The trash talk is heating up between arguably the greatest sprinter ever or one of the fastest players in the NFL.
Snopes co-founder banned for plagiarizing dozens of stories on fact-checking site
The founder of fact-checking website Snopes.com was suspended by the company after being exposed as a plagiarist, according to a BuzzFeed News investigation.
Deshaun Watson accusers say NFL has ‘failed’ them
Two of the 22 women who have filed lawsuits against Deshaun Watson expressed disappointment with his presence at Houston’s training camp.
Cops fired for guarding 'defund the police' Squad member without permission
Two St. Louis deputies were fired last month for working on Rep. Cori Bush's security detail without permission -- days before she defended spending thousands of campaign dollars on private...
Veteran pitchers can help your fantasy baseball team down stretch
Fantasy baseball owners should keep an eye out to snag veteran pitchers, such as Adam Waiwright, for the stretch run.
Babies born during COVID-19 pandemic have lower IQs: Study says
The reign of COVID-19 has been debilitatingly boring for newborns, disturbing new research has found.
Pentagon says Taliban seeking to 'isolate' Kabul ahead of potential attack
A Pentagon spokesman said that the Taliban is just 30 miles away from Kabul. A US defense official reportedly said there is fear the terror group could reach the city...
Jay Duplass on his role opposite Sandra Oh in 'The Chair'
Jay Duplass was an eyewitness to cancel culture when his "Transparent" co-star, Jeffrey Tambor, was fired from the Amazon series in 2018 following allegations of sexual harassment. In "The Chair,"...
Intel discloses small stake in crypto exchange Coinbase
Intel on Friday disclosed a stake worth less than a million dollars in cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. The chipmaker held about 3,014 shares of Coinbase's Class A common stock as of June 30, Intel said...
Olympian says rival's positive test 'makes me smile'
An Olympic sprinter’s positive doping test left one of his top competitors smiling. On Thursday, Britain’s Chijindu Ujah was provisionally suspended for allegedly breaching anti-doping rules at the Olympics, where...
This NYC neighborhood surprisingly has the city's best new restaurants
From tourist trap to culinary nirvana. That’s been the long, strange trip of Pier 17 in the Seaport District, previously known as the South Street Seaport. Current Seaport owner the Howard Hughes...
'Pay to slay' is the true face of the 'peace process' for Israelis and Palestinians
This week brought the 20th anniversary of the Sbarro pizza-shop bombing in Jerusalem. Over those two decades, the Palestinian Authority's "pay to slay" program has paid the seven terrorists who...
Fact-checking the fact-checkers: 'Pants on Fire' partisans
Snopes.com describes itself as the “definitive fact-checking site,” yet turns out to be a big source of misinformation: Its cofounder has written dozens of plagiarized pieces — many of them attacks...
Mets star placed on 10-day injured list with back spasms
Since exiting Sunday's game with what was described as hip tightness -- and later lower-back tightness -- Javier Baez had not started and now he's on the IL.
In settling special-needs case, NYC shows how little de Blasio really cared about 'equity'
For proof that Mayor Bill de Blasio's talk of "equity" in education was always hollow, consider NYC's humiliating settlement resolving a 2017 lawsuit over the DOE's failure to provide federally...
Democrats headed for a shellacking and other commentary
From the right: Dems Headed for a Shellacking Democrats’ control of the House is “in serious jeopardy,” declares David Bossie at The Washington Times. “Not only is history working against...
Jets QB prepares to face first preseason test
The next test in the education of Zach Wilson arrives Saturday, when he faces another team for the first time.
Inside Mets owner Steve Cohen's insanely luxurious $21.6M Florida estate
The move comes nearly three years after he sold his last Florida property in 2017 for $6.4 million, property records show — a relatively modest home compared to his newly...
Yankees season needs some Hollywood-style notes
Like a wormy studio executive, here are five notes presented in the most passive-aggressive manner possible to improve the Yankees.
Biden's illegal eviction ban is destroying people like Lincoln Eccles
President Joe Biden and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may think there are no costs to the nationwide eviction moratorium, in force for almost a year and now...
NYC's best new mini-golf courses include a Pixar-themed wonderland
It’s time to add some long-term thinking to your short-golf game with these new spots, including a cheeky climate-change-themed course.
Heartbroken cops leave emotional gifts at memorial for slain NYC girl
Four NYPD officers visited the Mitchel Houses and left a teddy bear and flowers at a makeshift memorial site for the now-deceased 7-year-old Julissia Batties.
Ensemble comedy 'Five Bedrooms' back for Season 2 on Peacock
"Five Bedrooms" was a bright spot when it premiered last summer in the midst of the pandemic. The ensemble series, streaming here on Peacock, offered some much-needed escapism and comic...
White substance in mail causes scare for Fox News host
A white powdery substance mailed to a Fox News personality caused a scare at the cable TV network's offices in Midtown on Friday, cops said.
Brooklyn's white population surges as black residents exit
Kings County led the city's massive population growth over the past decade with a 9.2 percent jump — higher than any other borough, according to data released by the U.S....
Eagles receiver 'isn't a secret anymore' after big preseason debut
The Eagles have struggled to develop wide receivers for years. They may have finally found their guy.
Afghans in Taliban crosshairs want US to stay and protect them
Taliban insurgents are battling local and government forces near Mazar-i-Sharif, and as of Friday, the Afghan government only controlled two other major cities — Kabul and Jalalabad.
Wildfire smoke has caused rise in COVID infections and deaths, study says
Pollutant particles known as PM2.5s could have raised the infection rate by nearly 20 percent in some counties in California, Oregon and Washington due to wildfires last year.
Mets get more bad news on their best player
The Mets will now have to continue their playoff push without the game’s best pitcher.
US Embassy staffers in Kabul reportedly told to destroy documents, computers
Staffers at the US Embassy in Afghanistan have been told to get rid of all sensitive information before their planned evacuation from Taliban forces, according to a report Friday.
Human chain rescues puppy stuck on garbage island in Turkey floods
A group of friends joined hands to save a dog from drowning in the Black Sea. The puppy had become stuck between pieces of wood on floating debris amid Turkey's...
The hottest summer sport in NYC? Spotting 'Sex and the City' shoots
Fans jam the streets of NYC to catch a glimpse of stars filming the SATC revival "And Just Like That..."
New WHO team will probe COVID origins, quickly rejected by China as 'political'
A new team of specialists will investigate the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization announced Friday -- a move quickly rejected by China.
WHO scientist wants closer look at Wuhan lab that moved days before COVID-19 outbreak
A Wuhan lab that was moved by Chinese officials in December 2019 — drawing scrutiny from a World Health Organization scientist — operated under a mild safety level protocol where...
Did this pigeon hitch a flight to Greece?
These days, air travel is for the birds. That's what a United flight crew learned as they chased — and ultimately lost — a stowaway pigeon on a flight from...
Roman Reigns explains 'missionary position' taunt of John Cena
The pro wrestler shocked fans last month when he dropped a sex joke on "Smackdown"
Patriots QB asks for 'loyalty' as starter competition continues
Cam Newton posted 10 pictures on Instagram with a cryptic caption, the day following the Patriots' first preseason game.
Nanci Griffith, Grammy-winning 'Five and Dime' singer, dead at 68
The Grammy winner was known for such hits as “Once in a Very Blue Moon” and “Outbound Plane." She worked closely with other folk singers, including Lyle Lovett and Emmylou...
Breaking down brutal Mets stretch ahead
If I wasn't bald, this Mets season would have me at losing hair. The roller coaster ride keeps chugging along. After rock bottom following a sweep in Philly, the Mets...
Nikola receives $2M government grant weeks after founder criminally charged
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times for zero-emission truck maker Nikola. The company on Thursday said it has been awarded a $2 million grant by the...
Federal judge keeps eviction moratorium, denies request from landlords
The Alabama and Georgia Association of Realtors filed a federal lawsuit to try to begin evictions again but U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich denied the request.
Rookie could be 'pushing' 49ers quarterback out of a job
The quarterback controversy is heating up in San Francisco, and Jimmy Garoppolo's starting job is not safe. Rookie Trey Lance has had a strong training camp to open his career,...
Surviving the heat wave: Post's week in photos
New York City prepares for an oppressive heat wave over the weekend.
Transportation worker shot with BB gun in Brooklyn
A city Department of Transportation worker was shot with a BB gun while on the job in Brooklyn, cops said Friday.
Simone Biles shows finger injury after dog bite
That looks painful. Simone Biles suffered a finger injury when she was bitten by a German shepherd while at a farm, the seven-time Olympic medalist revealed Friday on her Instagram...
'Wild 'N Out' comedian dragged for 'disgusting' Whitney Houston joke
Haters came after her — even saying she owes Houston's family an apology — but she stood by her humor and fired right back.
NYC dad whose tot was fatally mauled by family dog 'knew it was dangerous'
A Brooklyn dad who left his young kids home alone with the family Rottweiler, who fatally mauled his 19-month-old son, admitted to cops he knew the dog was "dangerous," court...
Upgrade your Zoom meetings with this webcam ring light
This handy gadget should be dubbed a ring of fire because it will help you look totally hot. Though some companies are having employees come back to the office, many...
Shop Wayfair's outdoor furniture sale for end-of-year patio must-haves
If the sun is still shining, you know where to find us. That place is sitting out on the patio, enjoying the last of the summer weather and getting ready...
Ex-DEA agent known as 'White Devil' gets 13 years in corruption case
Chad Allan Scott was handed down the strong sentence after being convicted on charges of lying under oath, instructing other agents to commit perjury in a federal trial and falsifying...
Surprising Knicks deal sets up intriguing center situation
The Knicks' center landscape has changed with Noel’s three-year, $31 million signing. Mitchell Robinson was the starter last season before injuries.
Spike Lee headlines fundraiser for Letitia James in Martha's Vineyard
Some political wags speculate that James may decide to run in the Democratic primary for governor next year.
RIP Jay Greenberg, so much more than a great Post columnist
Greenberg, a Hall of Fame Hockey columnist, passed away at the age of 71 this week.
Afghan warlord known as 'Lion of Herat' captured by Taliban
Ismail Khan is a veteran fighter who took part in the uprising that sparked the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
Trump fundraises off 'total loser' Andrew Cuomo resigning
Former President Donald Trump is fundraising off the resignation of "total loser" and soon-to-be-former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
China cranks up carbon-intensive projects even as climate crisis grows
SHANGHAI - China announced scores of new carbon-intensive coal and steel projects in the first half of 2021, research showed on Friday just days after a key U.N. report urged immediate global action to curb use of fossil...
Jessica Alba's Honest Co. shares plummet as pandemic hoarding ends
Shares of Jessica Alba’s Honest Co. fell a whopping 26 percent on Friday after the company reported sales declines compared to last year when consumers were hoarding diapers and other...
Kids in this country can ‘explore gender’ in school without parental consent
Children as young as four can "explore their gender" without parental consent in some parts of the UK. New guidance in Scotland has said schoolkids should be supported in using...
Family seeks answers after baby suffers broken bones when dog falls on him
A 3-month-old boy suffered multiple broken bones when the family dog jumped off a bed and landed on him – and his parents now suspect the tot might have a...
Cuomo impeachment probe suspended after governor resigns despite 'credible' evidence of wrongdoing
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie will 'suspend' the impeachment investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo, saying that the probe was unneeded after the governor announced his intention to resign.
Principals union says schools won't be able to fully reopen with DOE distancing policy
The city's principals union is warning that the Department of Education's social distancing guidelines will make it impossible to accommodate all students full-time.
Roger Federer 'uncertain' about return weeks away from US Open
Federer, 40, has played in just 13 matches this year as he recovers from a pair of knee surgeries.
Bet on the last-place team in this NL matchup
The last-place Pirates will beat the first-place Brewers on Friday night.
Iconic St. Mark's Comics shop reopens in Brooklyn
The legendary store, which shuttered in February 2019 after 36 years in the East Village, reopened at Brooklyn's Industry city.
Jack and the bean block: Man gets six kidney beans stuck in penis while trying to 'express' himself
A Michigan man was hospitalized after getting six kidney beans lodged in his penis during a randy sex act. Experts have chalked up his predicament to "sounding," a bizarre sexual...
More flooding in central China kills another 21 people
Flooding in central China continued to cause havoc in both cities and rural areas, with authorities saying Friday that another 21 people had been killed and another four were missing.
Homeland Security chief caught on tape saying US will 'lose' border crisis
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has been caught on leaked audio telling border agents the current crisis is “unsustainable” and that the US is “going to lose.”
'South Park' creators Matt Stone, Trey Parker buy Casa Bonita restaurant
The sale comes a few months after the previous owners of the Mexican eatery — made famous by the biting animated show — said the joint was not for sale.
Why Ethiopia's war crisis is deepening by the day
The widening war in Africa’s second-most populous country, with 110 million people, is also a growing humanitarian crisis.
Hackers behind $610M crypto heist return money, may get 'bug bounty'
The hackers who pulled off the largest cryptocurrency heist in history “for fun” have returned the money — and the company that they stole from wants to pay them for...
NJ woman admits drowning puppy over looming vet bill
A necropsy found that the dog died of asphyxiation from water.
CDC advisory panel backs booster COVID shots for immunocompromised
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel on Friday voted unanimously to recommend COVID-19 booster shots for the most vulnerable Americans.
Erykah Badu apologizes to the Obamas for Martha's Vineyard party foul
Erykah Badu is singing the blues after unintentionally sparking Obama drama on social media. The soulful Grammy Award winner took to Twitter seeking the former first family's forgiveness for being...
Japanese defense chief visits contentious war shrine
He is the first serving defense minister to visit Yasukuni since Tomomi Inada, an Abe protégé, visited in December 2016.
Mickey Rourke ex Carré Sutton sues former Elite models boss over alleged rape
"Wild Orchid'' actress and Mickey Rourke ex Carré Sutton claims in a new lawsuit that she was repeatedly raped and sex-trafficked as a teen by the former husband of cover...
Droughts shrink hydropower, pose risk to clean energy
Climate-driven droughts have triggered the biggest disruptions in hydropower generation in decades in places like the western United States and Brazil.
Ray Cooper III chases another $1M entering PFL semifinals
Ray Cooper III, the most recent PFL welterweight champion and winner of its 2019 season’s million-dollar prize, can double his grand-prize winnings this fall.
Check your bank account: Another child tax credit payment went out today
The second payment of the 2021 advance child tax credit hit bank accounts Friday.The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service said that more than $15.4 billion was...
Atlanta stabbing deaths of woman, her dog remains unsolved
Last month's stabbing deaths of an Atlanta dog owner and her pet remained unsolved Thursday despite a total of $20,000 in reward offers from city police and a donor to the animal advocacy group...
Coyote bites 5-year-old in popular Canadian park
Authorities are investigating the incident and trying to locate the aggressive animal. Fortunately, the child only suffered minor injuries and was treated at a nearby hospital.
UN warns of humanitarian disaster in Afghanistan
A spokesperson for the World Food Programme, the world's largest humanitarian organization, said that food shortages in the war-torn country are "quite dire."
Italy may have recorded Europe's highest temperature on record
The Italian island of Sicily may have reached the hottest temperature ever recorded in Europe this week — just shy of a blistering 120 degrees, officials said.
Landlord from hell kills 2 tenants, injures another over unpaid rent
Arnoldo Lozano Sanchez, 78, shot the three victims inside his home early Wednesday morning after an argument broke out regarding the rent, police say.
Disney star's anti-mask speech raises ruckus at school board meeting
"I would never put them in a mask because their brain needs oxygen to grow, which the neurologists can confirm," she said of not masking her own children.
Champion track star's death ruled a suicide
The University of Houston announced that Burrell had passed away on Monday.
House joins Senate in push to loosen Apple, Google app store 'stranglehold'
The bill, a companion to a Senate bill introduced earlier this week, would also stop the tech giants from requiring app developers to use Apple or Google’s payment systems —...
NHL legend has 'no choice' but to keep playing as he nears 50
Jaromir Jagr has done it all.
State Dept. official deletes tweet about concern for Afghan women amid Taliban takeover
A senior Biden State Department official has deleted a tweet expressing concern for Afghan women who “stand to lose everything.”
'He should be ashamed': Virginia Giuffre's dad 'proud' she is suing Prince Andrew
Giuffre has alleged for years she was forced to have sex with Andrew three times on the orders of late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein and his accused madam, Ghislaine Maxwell.
Suspect apprehended after DC military base went on lockdown over report of 'armed individuals'
A military base in Washington, DC said it was on lockdown Friday over reports of a "potential armed individual" -- telling troops to "prepare to FIGHT."
Basketball phenom charged for campus rape
A Butler University basketball player has been charged with raping a woman at a dorm on campus, authorities and university officials said.
Conor McGregor goes on another tweetstorm to harass 'fat mess' rival
Conor McGregor's Twitter fingers are running rampant again.
Yankees WAGS had reason to celebrate after brutal loss
Aaron Judge and the Yankees suffered a crushing 9-8 loss to the White Sox at the "Field of Dreams" on Thursday, but his fiancee popped champagne. Samantha Bracksieck celebrated her 28th...
Two gigantic new dinosaur species discovered in northwest China
The dinosaurs are part of the sauropod family, the largest animals to ever walk the earth and known for being herbivorous and having long necks and tails.
Critics slam Biden's long-weekend silence as Afghanistan falls to Taliban
Republican leaders are slamming President Biden for taking a long weekend out of the public eye as major cities fall to the Taliban in Afghanistan. The mounting crisis comes as...
Rising number of job listings require proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Job postings that require applicants to be vaccinated against COVID-19 have jumped dramatically in August as the Delta variant spreads across the country.
Man filmed zooming down FDR Drive on one-wheel electric skateboard
Wild footage shows a New York City daredevil zooming down FDR Drive on a one-wheel electric skateboard and stunning commuters.
Teen dies after lightning strike at NYC beach: cops
Carlos Ramos, 13, was among at least seven people hit by the bolt when a fast-moving storm rolled over the Bronx beach around 5:20 p.m., authorities said.
Rangers hire Red Wings exec for prominent front-office role
Martin comes to Broadway after 16 years in the Red Wings' front office, 12 of which he served as assistant general manager.
China prepares to recognize Taliban as rulers if they topple Afghan gov't: report
China is ready to recognize the Taliban as the legitimate ruler in Afghanistan if the extremist group manages to topple the democratically elected government in Kabul — which would also...
Arizona city rises to become 5th-largest in United States
Arizona’s capital recorded the fastest growth of any major city in the US over the past decade, adding 163,000 more residents. The city, which 1.6 million people now call home,...
MLB star 'suspiciously' drops lawsuit against pastor accused of destroying marriage
On Thursday, 14-year MLB veteran Ben Zobrist dropped his lawsuit against pastor Byron Yawn, who engaged in an extramarital affair with Zobrist’s former wife, Julianna. Zobrist had initially sought $6...
'Suicide Squad' star Sylvester Stallone tops box office 6 decades in a row
Sylvester Stallone is still knocking out the competition. Stallone, who plays King Shark in the James Gunn-directed DC flick, has released 46 films, with nearly half of them achieving the...
2 dead — including man in Queens karaoke bar — amid 7 overnight shootings in NYC
Two people were killed in seven shootings during yet another bloody night in the Big Apple — including a man who was murdered in a Queens karaoke bar, cops say.
How Mac Jones fared in crucial Patriots debut
The 22-year-old made his preseason debut on Thursday late in the first quarter and was greeted with a standing ovation.
Branson dumps another $300M in Virgin Galactic stock
Virgin Galactic founder Sir Richard Branson sold almost $300 million worth of his shares in the space tourism company this week as he continued to shave his stake in the...
American explains bizarre scene that shocked tennis world
The 29-year-old was blasted by fans and reporters for refusing to chase after balls during a warm-up.
'Private island' rainforest villa in the Caribbean is yours for $1.49M
With the Delta variant making its rounds, people are already considering fresh places to seek refuge. For those wanting the best of the both worlds — tropical and jungle –...
Takes one to know one! Ex-gov 'suspicious' of Cuomo's 14-day notice
Former New York Gov. David Paterson has admitted he finds it "suspicious" that his successor, Andrew Cuomo, needs 14 days to leave office after finally resigning in disgrace.
'I will really kill you!' Notorious Afghan warlord with affinity for booze, hookers returns to fight Taliban
Abdul Rashid Dostum, 67, has forged a reputation as a ruthless survivor over 40 years of conflict in the war-torn country and promises to "turn northern Afghanistan into the graveyard...
Jennifer Hudson's hits and misses singing Aretha Franklin in 'Respect'
How "Respect" star Jennifer Hudson stacks up against the Queen of Soul on five Aretha Franklin classics on the new movie soundtrack.
Accused Chicago cop-killer skirted jail time three days before deadly traffic stop
One of two brothers accused of killing a Chicago police officer was on the street despite being charged in a hit-and-run months earlier while on probation, according to a report.
Draft bust has big night in career revival with Steelers
Dwayne Haskins is shining in the Steelers quarterback battle. Following a productive training camp, the 24-year-old completed 16 of 22 passes for 161 yards and a touchdown in Pittsburgh's 24-16...
NBA star saves son after 'parent's worst nightmare'
Drummond's 2-year-old son, Deon, was sitting with his feet in their pool when he decided to stand up and jump in.
Lizzo, Cardi B flaunt gold-dipped sexuality in raunchy 'Rumors' collab
The dynamic duo finally dropped their highly anticipated song, accompanied by a music video depicting the rapping duo twerking on a faux Mount Olympus while decked out in gold-plated finery.
Chicago mayor defends police official's move to skip ritual at slain cop's send-off
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot expressed her support for a police official who ignored a “sacred” ritual by skipping the playing of bagpipes during the final send-off for slain Officer Ella French.
'Do you miss me yet?': Trump slams Biden over Afghanistan, inflation
Former President Donald Trump lashed out at the Biden administration’s handling of Afghanistan, rising inflation and illegal immigrants, asking: “Do you miss me yet?” The attack came as the situation...
'Grace and Frankie' make surprise return with new episodes Friday
The four episodes are the series' first new ones in 19 months, the first after the 13-episode Season 6 hit Netflix on Jan. 15, 2020.
Cause of meth: Taliban's bold expansion may fuel surge in global drug trade
The Taliban's aggressive expansion across Afghanistan following the US withdrawal from the country could fuel a surge in the export of heroin and other drugs — including methamphetamine — as...
Honey, it ain't your metabolism making you fat!
Packing on the poundage? Sorry, suckers: Can't use middle age as your excuse for that spread anymore!
Cindy Crawford sells Beverly Hills house for $13.5M
The famed model sold her Beverly Hills abode to WhatsApp cofounder and neighbor Jan Koum last week, making a $1.88 million profit.
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The bundle includes 14 courses on a variety of essential topics for those looking to become freelance writers. That’s less than $2.50 per course, valued at $199 each.
'I'm a Terminator': Mass shooter who killed 5 was a virgin 'incel'
Jake Davison -- the crazed killer who gunned down five people, including a young girl -- said he was an American-born, virgin "incel" -- and compared himself to "The Terminator."
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A VPN lets you bypass geographic restrictions and catch up on shows you’d otherwise have to wait to come to streaming services in the US.
Pillow fight: Mike Lindell says he was 'attacked' at his election fraud symposium
Video posted to Twitter shows Lindell saying he was “attacked” as he got to his hotel, but refused to provide additional details.
UFC fighter catches carjacker in wild video
Williams left his car running in a gas station parking lot in Denver as he went inside to grab a drink and snacks.
Nine Dems threatening to derail $3.5T budget and infrastructure bill
Signaling a major party rift, the moderate Dems say they won’t back their party’s ambitious budget spending plan until the $1 trillion infrastructure bill passes. They plan to tell Pelosi...
Well, murder hornets are back – live killer insect found again in Washington
The first live Asian giant hornet of 2021 has been spotted in Washington state, seen in a photo attacking a wasp’s nest in Blaine, just south of the Canadian border
'Anti-vax' nurse denies injecting 8,600 patients with fake COVID vaccine
She figured it was worth a shot? The infamous "anti-vaxxer" nurse now claims it was only a "one time incident."
Slimmed-down DVQ is here to save your fantasy football draft
The DVQ is a bit different than last time you saw it.
Fantasy football rankings: Your guide to player values for 2021 draft
After a year locked in quarantine, unable to confidently evaluate pandemic volatility in the NFL, the Madman’s Draft Value Quotient has returned.
'Weakness begets war': Pompeo slams Biden over Taliban attacks
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ripped President Biden over his administration’s “panicked” tactics in Afghanistan, saying in a TV interview that “weakness begets war.”
Tony Bennett officially retires from singing live amid Alzheimer's battle
The 95-year-old icon's public battle with Alzheimer's disease threatens to silence his voice forever. He will not be performing his rescheduled shows, which were already delayed in 2020 due to...
Premier League preview: Who could dethrone Manchester City
After a season almost entirely without fans, the Premier League will be back to its loud best for its 30th year. The campaign kicks off Friday.
Hochul fundraiser with $5,000 tickets surges in popularity as she preps for gov role
New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to host an in-person fundraising event next week following Cuomo's resignation, as she looks to prepares to take over as governor.
'CODA' review: Movie about a deaf family is a major heart-warmer
"CODA" is part of that fizzling of genre of film, popular in the '90s, in which you're almost always on the verge of sobbing while watching it.
How the Child Victims Act uncovered NY's dark history of child sex abuse
Victims of sexual abuse are speaking out on how the Child Victims Act, which allows adults to sue for damages, revealed New York's dark history.
Dad fail! Basketball hits son right in the kisser
Watch the painfully funny moment a Michigan kid takes a basketball to the face — seconds after his mom says, "That child is gonna be a pro athlete." The unlucky...
Fred could regain tropical storm strength as it nears US
Tropical depression Fred is strengthening and could regain tropical storm status sometime on Friday, ahead of its projected track towards the Florida Keys and southwest Florida.
'Respect' review: Jennifer Hudson stars in bland Aretha Franklin film
“Respect’s" point of view is that Franklin was a legend. We already knew that. You can't excitingly fill two and a half hours with the obvious.
Taliban capture three more provincial capitals in Afghanistan
The Taliban have captured another three provincial capitals in southern Afghanistan as they press a lightning offensive that is gradually encircling the government in the capital, Kabul.
'The Good Place' star Manny Jacinto on 'Nine Perfect Strangers'
The actor opens up about playing a wellness coach on Hulu's "Nine Perfect Strangers."
One dead, 15 people injured in bus blast in Russia
Investigators are searching for what caused a bus explosion that killed one person and injured over a dozen people in Russia on Thursday evening.
Major wildfires threatening towns in Montana, California
Firefighters and residents scrambled to save hundreds of homes as flames continued to advance on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation
Beleaguered starter may be out of chances in Yankees rotation
It’s becoming clear Andrew Heaney isn’t an answer for the Yankees rotation as he was knocked around again in his third start since arriving in a trade with the Angels....
Cruise ship counts 27 COVID-19 cases on board
The Carnival Vista arrived in Belize City with 26 infected crew members and one infected guest, according to the Belize Tourism Board.
Shohei Ohtani finding his groove on the mound
Shohei Ohtani pitched six innings of three-hit ball to win his third consecutive start, and he also doubled and scored an early run in the Angels' 6-3 victory Thursday night.
Top US officials talk with Afghan prez as Taliban advance speeds up
As the Taliban capture cities in Afghanistan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with President Ashraf Ghani.
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul called out SUNY chancellor for offensive remarks about her top staffer
Malatras enraged Hochul a few years ago when he made what she viewed as an offensive remark or slur about her chief of staff, Jeff Lewis at a holiday party.
Florida COVID-19 patient dies days after birth of baby daughter
Kristen McMullen, who was hospitalized with COVID-19, died just days after giving birth to her baby daughter, Summer Reign on July 27.
Why this Jet is 'trying to be an Olympic defensive end'
Jets defensive end Carl Lawson had a personal interest in watching the Tokyo Olympics — with his girlfriend, discus thrower Rachel Dincoff, competing for the United States.
Suspects attack 67-year-old woman on NYC train
The straphanger was riding on a northbound "E" train in Midtown Manhattan Tuesday around 5:45 p.m. when the dispute started.
Yankees turning gut-punch loss into art form
The Yankees have become the masters of the gut-punch loss.
Body of missing mom stabbed 50 times with screwdriver found in freezer
Ana Gabriela Medina Blanco, 19, was stabbed up to 50 times with a screwdriver, and left in the freezer in the fetal position.
FDA approves third vaccination shot for at-risk patients
The Food and Drug Administration has approved an additional booster vaccination dose for those with weak immune systems or who have received organ transplants, it announced on Thursday.
New Met solid in first start with team
The Mets acquired Trevor Williams as an auxiliary piece in the Javier Baez trade last month with the goal of bolstering their beleaguered rotation depth. On Thursday, in his first...
Another US tourist spot to require vaccines, negative COVID tests for indoor venues
Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced people must provide proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test to enter venues such as the New Orleans Saints' Superdome.
Hochul pledges to address Supreme Court’s decision against eviction moratorium
New York's Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul made her first flex as "NY’s next Governor” on Thursday night in response to the Supreme Court’s decision.
PHOTOS: Memorable Moments from Yankees, White Sox 'Field of Dreams' Game
Take a look at the memorable photos from the Chicago White Sox' thrilling walk-off 9-8 victory over the New York Yankees at Iowa's Field of Dreams location.
MLB already planning on 'Field of Dreams' game sequel
DYERSVILLE, Iowa — It was the equivalent of extending your star player before seeing him play in a major league game. As the Yankees took batting practice to prepare for...
Rangers star proud of team's 'resiliency' last season
Chris Kreider saw it as a sign of normalcy that he was attending Smashfest, an NHL player-driven charity event, Thursday night.
Florida mom shot and killed by toddler while on Zoom call
A Florida mom was shot dead by her toddler as coworkers watched in horror on a Zoom call, a report said.