August 28, 2021
Body of 19-year-old pregnant woman pulled from Lake Michigan with stab wounds ID'd
Autopsy results revealed Yarianna Wheeler, who was pulled from Lake Michigan on Aug. 15, suffered several "sharp force injuries" according to officials.
'A dangerous moment': Twitter permanently bans noted COVID vax doubter
Conservative commentator and vaccine doubter Alex Berenson has reportedly been permanently suspended from Twitter for violating the social media platform’s COVID-19 misinformation rules.
Michael Conforto saves the Mets' day
Conforto’s pinch-hit three-run blast let the Mets snap a four-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the Nationals.
US Embassy issues new warning of 'credible threat' at Kabul airport
The State Department on Saturday night issued a new alert urging all Americans near Kabul’s international airport to leave immediately -- citing "a specific, credible threat."
Brothers living in feces-covered home admit mom, sister were buried in yard for years
Police arrested Michael and John Lelko after they discovered containers buried in their Lyons, Illinois, backyard believed to contain remains of their mother and sister.
Media queen Shari Redstone’s ViacomCBS mega-merger a mess
ViacomCBS chairwoman Shari Redstone is now in the hot seat after letting both iconic media brands fall in market value as she desperately searches for a buyer.
Kamala Harris' cackling is Joe Biden's job security
Vice President Kamala Harris is just too prone to verbal fumbles that pour more fuel on the Biden administration’s fires.
Fauci's latest folly proves he's incompetent as a trustworthy communicator
In the latest proof that the White House needs to muzzle Dr. Anthony Fauci, the president’s top medical adviser told the nation that normalcy won’t come before fall or winter...
Letters to the Editor — Aug. 29, 2021
New York Post readers sound off on Mayor de Blasio and Sen. Chuck Schumer turning a blind eye to NYC’s many issues; defending Gen-Z; the “Jeopardy!” jerk: and rampaging raccoons.
The Yankees' mission couldn't be clearer
This cold shower, apropos for this hot, sticky day, should remind the Yankees how much work remains for them to achieve their ultimate goal.
Yankees-A's duel highlighted by blown calls and ejection
No one was happy with third base umpire Will Little on Saturday.
In the midst of a White House breakdown: Goodwin
Having been in office eight months, Joe Biden's successes are so minimal and his mistakes so glaring that doubts exist across the political spectrum about whether the president is up...
Yankees to pitch rehabbing starter out of the bullpen
Gio Urshela said he still felt good after his first two games back from his stint on the injured list for a strained left hamstring.
The Lion Queen: Heroic mom fights off mountain lion attacking her 5-year-old son
A gutsy mother fought off a mountain lion that savagely attacked her 5-year-old son outside their California home last week, authorities said Saturday.
Mets expecting the return of a catcher, infielder 'soon'
The latest injury updates for a banged-up Mets roster.
CDC's new 'inclusive' health equity guide tackles anti-vaxxers, smokers
The Health Equity Guiding Principles for Inclusive Communication from the CDC suggest new descriptive terms for everyone from smokers, to anti-vaxxers, to criminals.
About half of US Open men's field has received COVID-19 vaccination
An ATP spokesman said Saturday that just above 50 percent of male players are vaccinated and the men’s tour “continues to strongly recommend vaccination to players.”
These are the teams in the Post's college football preseason Top 25
Alabama, Oklahoma, Clemson and Ohio State lead the way in the Post's college football preseason top 25.
Mets honor Jerry Koosman with overdue jersey retirement
After an interminable wait, Jerry Koosman’s No. 36 is where it belongs — atop the left field stands, in the same elite space where Tom Seaver’s No. 41 hangs.
'Left behind' Michael Jackson tunes may be featured on new album: Tito
Tito said the Jackson family has plans to record a new studio album, their first since 1989, and that they hope to record a new track featuring previously unknown material...
Woman fleeing Afghanistan gives birth on flight to UK
A woman fleeing Afghanistan for the United Kingdom gave birth to a baby girl Saturday during a Turkish Airlines flight, according to reports.
The Yankees win streak is over after loss to A's
The Yankees’ longest winning streak in 50 years was snapped Saturday, after a ninth inning rally fell short against the Oakland A's.
NYC has lowest COVID-19 positivity rate in the state
The statewide positivity COVID-19 rate — measured on a seven-day average — was 3.32 percent, while New York City Friday was at 2.58 percent, according to new data.
Video shows brazen bandit robbing NYC barber in front of stunned customer
It was quite the close shave. A brazen gunman was caught on video holding up a Bronx barber -- as his shell-shocked customer sat inches away in his chair. Cops...
Texas House passes voting bill after runaway Democrats were forced to return
The Texas House overwhelmingly voted 80-41 to pass a voting law in the state. Now the bill has been sent back to the state senate to work on differences before...
Ohio team continues unlikely run to Little League World Series championship game
Ohio became the first team in LLWS history to reach the championship game without winning its regional tournament.
NYC's Woolworth Building evacuated over unfounded bomb threat
The Woolworth Building in Manhattan was evacuated Saturday afternoon as police investigated a bomb threat that turned out unfounded, cops and sources said.
Mount Sinai Hospital exits 9/11 Health Fair after law firm tries to recruit clients
Mount Sinai Hospital has pulled out of a “9/11 health fair” after a personal-injury law firm began using the event to gain potential clients for lucrative Victim Compensation Fund claims,...
Every Yankees reliever brings something different to the table
As the Yankees’ ninth innings turned into a crisis the likes of which they hadn’t experienced in decades, opportunities arose.
A lesson in superspreading: 1 unvaxxed teacher caused 26 others to get COVID
An unvaccinated California elementary school teacher, who went to work while sick with COVID-19, ended up infecting 26 people, including half of the class, according to a report.
Man, 26, stabbed following dispute in NYC: cops
A 26-year-old was stabbed following a dispute in Queens Saturday morning, police said. The victim was inside a location on the 300 block of St. Nicholas Avenue near Palmetto Street...
Man wanted for sadistic NYC subway staircase shove
Police are looking to derail a suspect who pushed a 31-year-old woman down a Queens subway station staircase -- then brazenly jumped a turnstile and smiled while making his getaway.
Five marquee college football programs trusting in first-year head coaches
As college football kicks off this weekend, here are five high-profile coaches taking the helm at new programs this year.
Seattle-area school official: Let COVID 'run its course'
A Seattle-area school administrator turned to social media to suggest a more natural approach to battling COVID-19.
How Mets outfielder played his way from potential star to spot starter
Dominic Smith’s season began with optimism he was about to become a star for the Mets, but it’s in danger of ending on the bench, or at least in a...
UN urges Japan to investigate damaged Fukushima nuclear reactors for clean-up
A team of United Nations experts is urging Japan to investigate Fukushima's nuclear reactors that were damaged a decade ago by a massive earthquake and tsunami.
Name That Tycoon: quiz yourself on the wacky lives of tech billionaires
Take our quiz to find out just how much you know about eccentric tech billionaires — Musk, Gates, Bezos, Ellison and Zuckerberg — and the wild ways they spend their...
Yankees know home run surge is 'who we are'
Aaron Boone acknowledged what most observers saw for much of the first half of the season: The Yankees weren’t hitting balls in the air enough.
Air Force veteran left homeless after tenants refuse to pay rent
Brandie LaCasse claims she has been forced to live in her car because her tenants have refused to pay rent thanks to the eviction moratorium.
NFL suspends Giants linebacker, oddly providing more opportunity with team
Ryan Anderson, an outside linebacker unlikely to make the Giants’ final roster, was suspended for six games for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Performance Enhancing Substances.
Head of animal rescue in Kabul 'depressed' over leaving staff behind
Former Royal Marine-turned-animal rescuer Paul "Pen" Farthing recalled the heartbreak of having to leave much of his staff behind following his escape from Kabul.
'24 to 36 hours': Pentagon believes another terrorist attack in Kabul is imminent
Following a US drone strike on the Islamic State in Afghanistan, the Pentagon still believes another terrorist attack in Kabul is imminent.
New Rangers coach reveals plan for handling Public Enemy No. 1
Tom Wilson: The two dirtiest words in the Rangers’ language.
Washington state man found guilty in murder of transgender teen
David Bogdanov, 27, faces 11 to 19 years behind bars after being found guilty Friday of strangling 17-year-old Nikki Kuhnhausen.
Whoopi Goldberg company sued for $50M in NJ development dispute
Whoopi Goldberg's company, Whoopi Inc., is accused in a lawsuit of helping to plot to oust the longtime developer of a plan to revitalize downtown West Orange.
Meet the best of college football's freshman class
As college football kicks off and premiere programs ready for the start of their seasons next week, here are the five most exciting freshman in the country to keep an...
'I knew this would happen again': Times Square attacker previously assaulted UWS man
Osvaldo Rosa was back on the street just days after allegedly pummeling Josh Epstein, who recognized Rosa from footage of the Times Square incident this week.
'Taking my son away from me': Mom who refused vax stripped of parenting time
A Chicago mom says a judge has forbidden her from seeing her 11-year-old son because she is not vaccinated against coronavirus
Inside luxe American lives of children of deposed Afghan president Ghani
Inside the luxe American lives of the adult son and daughter of the former Afghani president — including scholarships and jobs tied to billionaire George Soros.
'Blowing more smoke': Expert questions why ISIS terrorists killed in drone strike were not named
The failure of the Biden administration to name the two Islamic State terrorists killed in a US drone strike in Afghanistan on Friday has led some experts to conclude they...
This QB can withstand the pressure to succeed for Alabama
Bryce Young has yet to throw a pass of consequence for Alabama and yet he already has a bull’s-eye on his back. As the highest-rated quarterback recruit of the dynastic...
'Rapidly intensifying' Hurricane Ida likely Category 4: Louisiana gov
As residents flee New Orleans from incoming Hurricane Ida, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards says there is a "strong likelihood" the storm will be a Category 4 hurricane when it...
'13 holes will never be filled': Young US service members we lost in Kabul blast
All of the troops met their fate with open eyes, but their families will rightly question the errors of judgment and planning that deposited them into a whirlwind.
A US Open win might reopen the GOAT debate in tennis
Experts have long attempted to figure out what makes Novak Djokovic — on the verge of becoming the first men’s player to complete the Grand Slam in 52 years —...
Five college football games to watch this season
Clemson vs. Georgia is among five college football games to watch this season.
Long-stalled St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox church to be illuminated ahead of 9/11
The troubled St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center will not open as hoped on the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
'Extremely dangerous' teen convicted in brutal knife murder of UK dad
Byron Pollock was just 17 when he knifed to death 31-year-old father Christopher Hewett in the town of Stevenage in February.
Maybe Mets should look at Braves as role model
Maybe the Mets should regard the Braves, their long-time divisional nemeses, as their role model.
Players to watch in the US Open men's draw as Novak Djokovic chases history
With the 2021 U.S. Open set to begin on Monday in Flushing Meadows, here are five players to watch for in the men's draw.
Five players to watch in US Open women's draw
With the 2021 U.S. Open set to begin on Monday in Flushing Meadows, here are five players to watch for in the women's draw.
How NYC synagogues are handling 2021 High Holidays amid Delta variant
Jews will cautiously come together to celebrate Rosh Hashana next month with mask mandates, coronavirus testing and vaccination requirements in place. The Jewish New Year celebration -- which starts the...
Off-duty NYPD cop slashed and robbed in Queens: police sources
An off-duty NYPD cop was slashed and robbed in Queens early Saturday morning, police sources said.
'I demand accountability': Marine fired for slamming Afghan exit issues warning to superiors
A former Marine who served under Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller, the maverick Marine fired Friday for a now-viral video slamming the US military for botching the exit from Kabul, said...
New Rangers coach believes in more physical identity
Will the Rangers' offseason moves create an identity that benefits the more skill-oriented athletes who were too easily suppressed by more physical opponents?
NYC Republicans fear voters won't be motivated to come out for open City Council races
New York City Republican party insiders are starting to fret their voters won't be energized enough to come out and save GOP candidates down the ballot in November.
Daniel Jones and the Giants still have a lot of kinks to work through
The show must go on, and, no matter who Daniel Jones currently has out there with him to throw to and hand the ball to, the curtain goes up for...
NYC principal who allegedly harassed teacher also accused of touching student
Derek Premo, the principal accused of sexually harassing a male teacher at his Manhattan high school, was previously accused of touching a male student inappropriately, The Post has learned.
Internal power struggles fracturing Taliban leadership, sources say
According to multiple sources on the ground and former intelligence and military officials, the stark divisions between different Taliban factions is becoming more apparent by the day.
Questions swirl about Bagram airbase withdrawal amid Kabul airport debacle
As the US faces a protracted and deadly struggle to evacuate its citizens and allies from Afghanistan, questions are swirling about why the military abandoned the capable and secure Bagram...
Zach Wilson passes summer school tests with flying colors
Zach Wilson looks ready to play. The rookie is going to have some bad moments this season, of course, but the game does not look too big for him.
Three things to watch in Giants' last week of preseason
Here are three things to watch as the Giants head into their final preseason game Sunday against the New England Patriots.
Socialite saved by politician in possible kidnapping attempt in Haiti
Aura Copeland arrived in the country two days after a devastating earthquake hammered the city of Les Cayes in the southwest,
Fantasy football: Despite depth, most of the fun is near the top with WRs
Davante Adams, Tyreek Hill, Stefon Diggs and DeAndre Hopkins from the middle of the first round to normally early in the second.
Pentagon: drone strike killed 2 ISIS-K operatives; threats to evacuation remain
Major General William Taylor said that a "planner" and "facilitator" were dead following the operation.
'I love my job': 23-year-old Marine ID'd as latest Kabul attack victim
The Marine captured cooing over a rescued Afghan infant last week was identified as one of the 13 US service members slaughtered in Thursday's terror attack in Kabul.
Carole Baskin sells Joe Exotic's former zoo, animals banned for 100 years
Joe Exotic’s former animal playground will be a zoo no more.
These are the storylines you need to watch this college football season
Breaking down the top five storylines and predictions for the 2021 college football season from the Post's Zach Braziller.
Head of Ben & Jerry's board accused of alleged self-dealing
Anuradha Mittal organized the company's recent, controversial boycott, refusing to sell ice cream to Jewish settlements in Palestinian territories.
Hundreds of Afghans protest outside Kabul bank amid cash restrictions
The protest comes as ATM withdrawals in the country have been restricted to just $200 every 24 hours, the Associated Press reported.
These are the 2021 Heisman favorites in a jam-packed field
This fall, without a clear front-runner, it is a wide-open Hesiman Trophy field. Of course, the eventual winner in recent years hasn’t been considered much of a contender at the...
NYPD identifies suspect who allegedly stabbed 25-year-old in the face
Police on Saturday identified the suspect wanted for allegedly stabbing a 25-year-old man in the face in Brooklyn last week.
Afghan prosecutor describes family's harrowing escape from the Taliban
Shafiqa Saeise knew the Taliban would kill her if she stayed in Afghanistan.
Maspeth High School gets new acting principal after grade-fixing scandal
Selin Alicanoglu, 35, an assistant principal at Flushing HS, was named acting principal of Maspeth pending a final selection.
Cuomosexuals have plenty of leftover merch to choose from
There are currently 333 items up for sale, including a signed "New York Tough" poster and a delusional Cuomo for President 2020 button.
Man walking on tracks fatally struck by NYC subway train: cops
A man walking on the subway tracks was hit and killed by a Brooklyn train, police said.
Afghan activist blames Biden, Ghani for the fall of Kabul
Fatima Gailani was among four women who had been involved in peace talks with the Taliban over the last year.
Bet on Yankees' win streak to end at 13
1961? The last time the Yankees won as many games in a row (12) as they had entering Friday, Whitey Ford was playing catch with Yogi Berra, Mantle and Maris...
Motorcyclist, 35, killed after being hit by vehicle in Brooklyn: NYPD
A 35-year-old motorcyclist was killed following a collision with another vehicle at a Brooklyn intersection, police said.
Yanks slugger talks World Series win with Cubs, vaccination status
Yankees slugger Anthony Rizzo, acquired from the Cubs in a trade-deadline deal July 29, takes a swing at some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby.
Bills receiver gets first COVID vax jab after NFL's fine
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie has taken his first COVID-19 vaccination dose.
Woman, 35, critically injured in hit-and-run crash in Queens
A 35-year-old woman was fighting for her life after being struck by an SUV in a hit-and-run in Queens, police said.
American desperate to rescue 'School of Rock' girls from Afghanistan
American Lanny Cordola is on a rushed rescue mission to save the young girls from Taliban rule in Afghanistan.
Gulf Coast residents urged to get out immediately as Hurricane Ida gains strength
A "major" hurricane is a Category 3 or higher, and predictions say Ida could reach Category 4 strength — with winds ranging from 130 to 156 mph.
ESPN's unjustified benching of Rachel Nichols was predictable
ESPN last week dumped Rachel Nichols from her regular NBA and studio assignments, again demonstrating that support of on-air employees depends more on race than on those who may have...
'They are not safe': New Yorkers with family stuck in Afghanistan feel desperate
It's a deadly race against time for New Yorkers' families trapped in Afghanistan.
'Everybody is coming back in': Young people flocking to NYC after pandemic exodus
Young people are flocking to the Big Apple after many fled during the pandemic to return to childhood homes or live elsewhere.
Jaguars trade backup QB to Eagles with No. 1 pick named starter
After naming Trevor Lawrence as their starting quarterback earlier this week, the Jaguars have traded Gardner Minshew to the Eagles for a conditional sixth-round draft pick in 2022.
Hochul breaks with new lieutenant governor over calls to 'defund the police'
Gov. Hochul made a sharp break with her incoming lieutenant governor, State Sen. Brian Benjamin, rejecting the "defund the police" movement he has embraced.
'Time to close this operation': Last UK evacuation flight for Afghans leaves Kabul
The last UK evacuation flight for Afghan nationals has left Kabul, said British officials, as the country’s ambassador announced it’s “time to close this phase of the operation.”
Taliban seals off Kabul airport, stops crowds as airlift winds down
Officials warned Americans to avoid the airport because of security threats, and told those desperately waiting at the gates to leave, Reuters reported.
Taking the Fifth: NYC's war on cars targets 'most important street in the world'
The Department of Transportation plan has ignited outrage from struggling businesses on the world-famous thoroughfare.
Who will make the Jets' final roster?
General manager Joe Douglas does not have many tough decisions this year.
'Mass confusion' at $1.6B Moynihan Train Hall after every ride listed for same track
Among the feedback comments submitted to the LIRR, some customers said they had trouble finding their way around.
1 killed, 1 injured in overnight NYC shootings
The deadly gunfire erupted around 4:10 a.m. Saturday when a man was shot in the torso by an unknown assailant on Shore Front Parkway and Beach 84th Street in Rockaway...
Dad of Marine killed in Kabul airport blast 'scared sh--less' for what comes next
At least 169 Afghans also died in the suicide bombing claimed by ISIS-K, and officials warn of continued danger amid the continued evacuation.
Mets legend's big day is finally here
Jerry Koosman finally will receive a deserved day in his honor when his uniform No. 36 will be retired before the Mets’ game Saturday night against the Nationals.
The American educational demise fails our kids and cedes power to China
Although the US is home to some of the best universities in the world, it’s no good having exceptional establishments if they’re not being used to breed exceptional minds.
Tyron Woodley opens up about Jake Paul, free agency
Tyron Woodley, a former UFC welterweight champion, will take on YouTuber-turned-amateur-boxer Jake Paul in a Showtime Boxing PPV event on Aug. 29 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio.
Afghan women's triumph and tragedy revealed in two great books
Get more behind the heartbreaking headlines from Afghanistan with two great books set in the country that give the reader a sense of what the reality is like there.
Alexander Zverev winning the US Open will be a headache for men’s tennis
In October 2020, Zverev’s ex-girlfriend, Olya Sharypova, accused him of physical and emotional abuse, alleging that Zverev tried to suffocate her with a pillow.
Why the only winner of America’s war in Afghanistan is opium
How opium triumphed as the only winner of the US war in Afghanistan, according to an explosive new book.
How steamships inspired a screenwriter, ‘unsinkable’ heroine and Hedy Lamarr
On board the steamships that gave rise to a Hollywood screenwriter, an “unsinkable” heroine, and movie star Hedy Lamarr.
US ‘experts’ who created Afghanistan mess should be fired for malpractice
Why do we tolerate the national security “experts” at the helm of the US government, who pursue ruinous policies that cost trillions in taxpayer money and countless American lives?
Why social status is as important as shelter, food and water
Status is so important, it’s likely the biggest motivation in violent crime, argues Will Storr, who found the reason men most often committed murder and assault boiled down to, “He...
New Yorkers brought NYC back despite hysteria over the Delta variant
Though still below pre-COVID levels, the crowds are everywhere — from Times Square to Downtown Brooklyn to Flushing. They’re shopping, eating, sightseeing and enjoying the human carnival, such as the...
21 people dead, dozens missing after boat carrying over 100 passengers sinks
Local officials report that at least 21 people are dead and about 50 people are missing after a Bangladeshi passenger boat sank on Friday.
JFK's student mistress reveals 'madly in love' affair after decades of silence
“I was 20 years old, with a full supply of hormones and madly in love with this compelling man.” JFK was a married 40-year-old with a bad back.
Delta Airlines pilot recounts rescuing Afghan evacuees
A Delta Airlines pilot said he was able to relate to the Afghan evacuees he transported to the US -- because his Holocaust survivor father undertook a similar life-altering journey.
LAPD bodycam video shows stun gun used against NBA player
Body camera footage released Friday shows LAPD officers using a stun gun on NBA player Jaxson Hayes during an July incident.
Arrest made in hateful attack on Asian woman in NYC
A woman was arrested Friday for a vile attack in which she allegedly told an Asian woman to “speak English” before pulling her hair and spitting on her in Manhattan.
Union leader for NY court officers suspended amid spat with judge over COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Court Officers Union President Dennis Quirk was suspended after he posted the home addresses of Judge Janet DiFiore on social media amid a dispute over a coronavirus vaccine mandate.
Biden vows 'diplomacy first' with Iran over its nuclear program
President Joe Biden told Israel Prime Minister Naftali Bennett the United States is "ready to turn to other options" if diplomacy with Iran fails.
Why returning Yankees pitcher isn't getting ahead of himself
The Yankees’ massive turnaround has many people around the team gearing up for the playoffs. Not Corey Kluber.
Will you need to be vaccinated to attend US Open?
Two months after tickets went on sale, the U.S. Open announced Friday fans will have to show proof of vaccination to enter.
Mass vaccination site for Afghan refugees opens at US airport
Evacuees arriving from Afghanistan amid the Taliban takeover are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine to enter the US as mass vaccination sites begin to open.
Yankees star has reasserted himself as one of the game's best
Aaron Judge will not be the 2021 American League Most Valuable Player.
Video: Miami gunman fires into crowd moments before killing 'hero' tourist
New video shows the crazed gunman suspected of killing a tourist outside a restaurant in Miami Beach opening fire on passersby just moments earlier.
Concerning Jets position group had it rough against Eagles
Three takeaways from the Jets' 31-31 tie with the Eagles their preseason finale on Friday night. 1. The cornerbacks had a rough night. You could write it off as the...
Marine relieved of duty after Facebook video of him ripping military leaders goes viral
Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller went viral Thursday after he posted a video to facebook, in which he ripped into military leadership following the devastating suicide bombing at Kabul airport.
Yankees live up to Bronx Bombers name in 13th straight win
The Bronx Bombers are back.
7-year-old girl shot and killed in drive-by shooting after football game
A 7-year-old was killed when a bullet reportedly struck the girl, who was attending a Pennsylvania high school football game, in the neck according to a witness.
What has Mets pitcher so down on himself after loss
Rich Hill had the reputation for essentially being a five-inning pitcher at this stage of his career when the Mets acquired him in July from the Rays. The 41-year-old lefty...
Jesse Jackson moved to rehab, wife to ICU in COVID treatment
Rev. Jesse Jackson and his wife Jacqueline were transferred at Chicago's Northwestern Memorial Hospital as they underwent treatment for COVID-19.
Jets holding out Zach Wilson said everything
Zach Wilson didn’t play a single second. Instead the second-overall pick in the draft stood on the sideline holding a ball and wearing a hat, earpiece, long-sleeve shirt and shorts.