April 23, 2022
No Mets magic in this one
The Mets were in position to sucker punch the underwhelming Diamondbacks and steal a game that innings earlier screamed “blowout loss.” But rallies died, and they lost 5-2 at Chase...
Rangers' injuries offers chances for others to shake off rust
The Rangers’ list of injured players is a tad longer than they want at this time of year, but the injuries have given others who haven’t seen game action in...
National Butterfly Center re-opens, weeks after threats by conspiracy theorists forced its closure
The National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas, reopened on Saturday, nearly three months after it was targeted by conspiracy theorists and shut its doors for "safety" reasons, the organization said.
Nets on brink of elimination after 'sh--ty' loss
The death knell may have sounded on the Nets’ disappointing season — killed by Kevin Durant’s surprising struggles and their porous defense.
One man killed, two others wounded in Bronx shooting
The three men were shot at around 5:40 p.m. on Clay Avenue near the Cross Bronx Expressway, according to police.
Well this stinks: Beloved garlic festival shutting down after four decades
The massive Gilroy Garlic Festival in northern California is shutting down indefinitely after more than four decades over increased insurance costs and "uncertainties" from COVID.
Click bait: Daredevil YouTuber crashed plane as publicity stunt, FAA says
Daredevil YouTuber Trevor Jacob abandoned his plane mid-flight and parachuted to safety last year as a publicity stunt — pretending that it was all a terrifying accident for a few...
With intrepid Twitter bid, Elon Musk is in battle with naysayers
Along came Elon Musk, the mercurial, visionary billionaire with a novel idea: Let’s take Twitter private and fix its business problems away from the constant public scrutiny.
Jazz star beats Mavericks with alley-oop dunk 'F--k the talk'
Rudy Gobert gave Utah the lead with an alley-oop dunk with 11.0 seconds left and the Jazz held off the Dallas Mavericks 100-99 on Saturday in Game 4 to tie...
Joe Biden’s all malarkey all the time
Despite promising there'd be “no malarkey” in his White House, spreading malarkey here, there and everywhere is the hallmark of Joe Biden's presidency, which is why his party is in...
Raptors avoid elimination as Sixers star may need MRI exam for bum thumb
It was a thumbs-down day for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers, who couldn’t complete a first-round sweep of the Toronto Raptors.
Orrin Hatch, Utah's longest-serving senator, dead at 88
Former Utah Sen. Orrin G. Hatch, the longest-serving senator in Utah's history, died on Saturday, his foundation said. He was 88.
Ex-rugby star killed in violent wreck caused by Texas teen fleeing traffic stop
Former South African rugby star Pedrie Wannenburg died in a car wreck in Houston on Friday when a 16-year-old fleeing a traffic stop slammed into his car, local authorities said.
Giants could consider this specialist position in NFL draft
While the Giants have their answer at kicker, they could look to bring in competition for other specialist positions through the NFL Draft.
Mets starter temporarily demoted despite capably filling in rotation hole
David Peterson has joined Tylor Megill as an early gift to manager Buck Showalter.
Fantasy baseball: Trade away this MLB star while you can
Although his talent is undeniable, Byron Buxton's consistently inconsistent health status is a trap for fantasy baseball managers.
Driver strikes 89-year-old pedestrian while exiting Queens parking lot: cops
An 89-year-old woman was hospitalized in critical condition on Saturday after being struck by a driver in Queens, police said.
Devils blow two-goal lead in overtime loss
For 55 minutes against the lowly New Jersey Devils, the Carolina Hurricanes were in danger of seeing their chances at winning the Metropolitan Division take a major hit.
The change Nets hope can spark series comeback
The Nets know when they take the court Saturday night at Barclays Center — essentially a must-win playoff game at home — they can't just stand around and watch Kevin...
Travis Scott joins Future and Southside on first song since Astroworld tragedy
Travis Scott joined Future and Southside's "Hold That Heat," his first song since the Astroworld tragedy in November.
Guardians rip Yankees fans after altercation: 'Worst fan base on the planet'
Seconds after the Yankees and Guardians had finished playing Saturday afternoon, they were united on the same side with the same common opponent: angry Yankees fans.
With Working Families Party support likely, Dems drop plan to get Gov. Hochul third-party ballot line
NY WFP Director Sochie Nnaemeka said that the party is “going to do everything we can to ensure Trump Republicans don't take power in New York.”
Cops nab serial NYC package thief with 69 prior arrests
A serial package thief with 69 arrests on his rap sheet who has been plaguing the Upper East Side is back behind bars for allegedly pilfering another delivery, police said.
New York's drug crisis is part of the US border fiasco
The Big Apple’s horrific public-health crisis is growing as drug overdose deaths continue to skyrocket. Team Biden’s border mismanagement will make it worse.
Rangers get reality check as winning streak is snapped
The Rangers haven’t played many playoff-bound clubs in recent games, and facing the Bruins on Saturday afternoon served as a harsh reminder of what it will be like come the...
'Pope of Turtle Bay' blesses NYC neighborhood — but some say his bell's too loud
A bearded disciple with a bell and a cross marches around Manhattan's East Side every Sunday morning, ringing his toll and blessing the neighborhood.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's insane, impossible carbon-free plan
Gov. Kathy Hochul has fully embraced one of the very worst obsessions of her disgraced predecessor: a war on carbon emissions.
Letters to the Editor — April 24, 2022
New York Post readers sound off about China's COVID war, Biden's 2024 hopes, in-flight faith and Iran insanity.
Jets shouldn't be compelled to waste draft picks on these positions
As part of The Post’s 2022 NFL Draft preview, we examine what the Jets might do at each position. Today: specialists It certainly feels like the Jets should invest in a kicker...
Tyson Fury earns KO win to in possible final fight: 'I'm a legend'
World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury retained his WBC title with a sixth-round stoppage of fellow Briton Dillian Whyte in front of more than 94,000 spectators at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
Suspected DC gunman Raymond Spencer posted online during shooting: report
Raymond Spencer allegedly updated the Wikipedia page for the Edmund Burke School, a prep school across from the apartment building where the sniper's nest was located.
Queens Center Mall evacuated after shoppers pepper-sprayed
No injuries were reported from the pepper spray, which NYPD said was discharged inside the mall near Macy's.
Orsolya Gaal's suspected killer David Bonola hit usual Queens haunt before arrest
A day before he was arrested for allegedly stabbing Orsolya Gaal and shoving her body into a duffel bag, suspect David Bonola was at a Chipotle in Forest Hills, a...
Guy Lafleur provided unique thrills as lasting NHL icon
There has never quite been anything like it and there’s never been anyone quite like Le Démon Blond.
Nets on verge of wasting another year of Kevin Durant's prime
The Nets are one more miserable night away from officially wasting another season of Kevin Durant’s prime.
Animated flick 'The Bad Guys' tops Alexander Skarsgard premiere at box office
The latest big-screen creation of DreamWorks Animation topped opening night totals for new flicks from star actors Alexander Skarsgard and Nicolas Cage.
Steve Cohen enjoying fast start as Mets, Dodgers show spending matters
Anyone who still says money and spending don’t matter isn’t paying attention.
Russians hammer Mariupol steel plant as harrowing video shows civilians sheltering in bunkers
Russian forces rained airstrikes on the last bastion of Ukrainian resistance in the shattered port city of Mariupol on Saturday.
Far left NY pol's campaign sputtering — former staff call her a nightmare
In the last few weeks, campaign manager Chris Walsh and campaign Field Director Samantha Fullam have both departed Alessandra Biaggi's House campaign.
Eric Adams touts 'historic' $904 million, 5-year traffic safety plan
As of April 17, traffic fatalities in New York City have surged by 21.6 percent as 62 people — including pedestrians — died in car crashes.
Fans' behavior turns Yankees' win into ugly postgame scene
Saturday afternoon was a nice moment for the Yankees. Not so much for Yankees fans.
Gleyber Torres' pinch-hit walk off hit caps Yankees' 9th-inning rally
Isiah Kiner-Falefa came through in the clutch with a game-tying double with two outs and two strikes in the ninth inning Saturday before Gleyber Torres followed with a walk-off single
My word! Man arrested in threat to bomb Merriam-Webster over 'woman' definition
"It is sickening that you have caved to the cultural Marxist, anti-science tranny [sic] agenda and altered the definition of ‘female,’" the man allegedly wrote to the dictionary company.
Colombo family boss Andrew 'Mush' Russo remembered at Brooklyn funeral
Terrifying Colombo family boss Andrew “Mush” Russo was remembered Saturday at his funeral by about 100 mourners in Brooklyn.
Why French voters could elect a female Trump, far-right Marine LePen
Marine Le Pen, president of France? As France’s presidential elections close on April 24, the impossible has become a distinct possibility.
2 stabbed, 2 others shot in night of mayhem across New York City
A 31-year-old man was knifed in the chest and back, and another man, 46, was cut in the chest and lower abdomen, police said.
Frustration boils over as harsh COVID lockdowns plague Shanghai
The city has faced a brutal lockdown in an effort to stamp out the latest wave of coronavirus.
The direction you see this horse walking says a lot about you
The visual puzzle, created by Bright Side, can apparently tell if you're stuck in the past or easy for the future, depending on what you see.
Islanders' slide continues with loss to non-playoff foe
Tage Thompson scored his team-leading 37th goal during a three-goal, second-period surge, and the Buffalo Sabres defeated the New York Islanders 5-3 on Saturday.
Five-year NFL Draft analysis: Top tier has some new members
Thursday night, teams and their fans will dream about what is possible with their new players. The reality is more players will not work out than will succeed.
Japanese tour boat with 26 on board — including kids — goes missing
A Japanese tour boat with more than 20 people aboard, including two children, went missing early Saturday in the waters off the northern island of Hokkaido.
US secretaries of state, defense head to Ukraine for Sunday talks, Zelensky says
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will travel to Kyiv Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Adam Silver must return decency to NBA
Save the NBA from what it has allowed itself to become. Return self-respect, dignity and decency to the sport.
Dr. Oz bought thousands of doses of hydroxychloroquine during pandemic
The purchase came at a time when the TV doctor was heavily promoting the anti-Malaria drug as a possible treatment for the coronavirus.
Chippendales strippers retain DC lobbyist to help secure pandemic aid
The famed male stripping troupe Chippendales is lobbying to make sure they receive federal pandemic relief.
Trio robs 60-year-old man at 42nd Street-Port Authority subway station
A man was robbed in a Manhattan subway station by a trio of thieves who shoved him to the platform, police said.
One-eyed cat missing for five years found on Scottish oil rig
A one-eyed cat was reunited with its owner on Friday, five years after it went missing, according to reports.
Man dies after lighting himself on fire outside US Supreme Court
Wynn Bruce, 50, of Boulder, Colorado, died Saturday, a day after he set himself ablaze in Washington, D.C.
Philadelphia flip flops on its indoor mask mandate
The Philadelphia Board of Health voted to rescind the indoor mask mandate after "decreasing hospitalizations and a leveling of case counts."
Vivien Leigh had a nervous breakdown filming ‘Gone with the Wind’
It was the movie that set Hollywood and Atlanta on fire. But for Vivien Leigh, who played Southern belle Scarlet O’Hara, the making of “Gone With the Wind” was hell...
Suck it vegans! Americans are eating meat more than ever
Although US consumption of beef fell from about 80 pounds annually per capita in the 1970s and early ’80s to a low of 54 pounds in 2017, it’s steadily rebounded.
MLB star joins 3,000 hit club, rare company
One of the greatest hitters in the history of the game, Miguel Cabrera became the 33rd player in the history of Major League Baseball to reach 3,000 career hits.
Cash in on this pitcher's hot fantasy baseball start
Though Manaea, who owns a career 3.80 ERA and 1.19 WHIP, has long been a Roto Rage favorite, it’s hard to believe the southpaw is now a top-20 fantasy option.
Meet the kicking prospect with shot to be next Evan McPherson
Cade York looks to follow in the footsteps of Evan McPherson, who made an immediate impact for the Cincinnati Bengals on their way to a Super Bowl appearance.
Top analyst previews NFL Draft, Jets and Giants needs, Joe Douglas mindset
Todd McShay is a senior NFL draft analyst for ESPN, having worked for the company since 2006. This week, he will be part of ABC’s coverage the first two nights...
WH continues clandestine migrant flights to New York
A plane full of migrants was unloaded and dispersed to various locations in the New York City area Friday night.
Madeleine McCann's parents welcome naming of suspect in her disappearance
The parents of a British toddler who went missing nearly 15 years ago welcomed news this week that authorities in Portugal have formally announced a suspect in their daughter's disappearance.
How opportunists got rich off COVID-19 pandemic by stealing our money
How opportunists got rich off the COVID-19 pandemic by stealing taxpayers’ money.
Russian missiles hit Odessa apartment blocks, killing at least 8 -- including baby
At least eight civilians — including a 3-month-old baby — were killed Saturday after Russian forces fired multiple cruise missiles at Odessa, Ukraine’s largest Black Sea port.
FAA apologizes for not alerting Capitol police of Nationals Park parachute jump
The Federal Aviation Administration has apologized for failing to alert the Capitol police that an Army parachute team would be flying over Nationals Park.
Villages of the Damned: Crime spikes in Manhattan's trendy neighborhoods
Major crimes are surging in both the East and West villages, turning Manhattan's once iconic arts and culture hubs into cesspools of rampant property thieves.
Knicks legend thinks Nets have Steve Nash, James Harden hangover problems
Charles Oakley has identified two problems with the Nets: Steve Nash and James Harden.
The solution to obnoxious sports parents? Duct tape
Last July, a woman on a flight from Dallas to Charlotte bit a flight attendant. Crisis was averted when she was duct-taped to her seat.
MLB could be on verge of major hitting philosophy shift
As Major League Baseball continues to adapt and change, what once was old might be new again – the return of prioritizing batting average.
‘Nuclear option’: What a federal court takeover would mean for Rikers Island
A push to put the city's embattled jail system under a federal court's control is a judicial tool of last resort.
LeBron James' Lakers frustration leads to NBA playoff vow: 'This s--t HURT'
LeBron James has been tweeting postseason observations from his couch this spring. He has no interest in doing so again next year -- or ever again.
Star MLB shortstop suspended for crude gesture toward fan
Tim Anderson took a page from Kyrie Irving's book and flipped fans the bird during a game on Wednesday in Cleveland. Unlike Irving, though, Anderson was suspended one game in...
Why it’s so much fun watching Elon Musk slap Twitter in the face
Billionaire Elon Musk has Twitter all atwitter at the prospect of his taking over the company with a $43 billion offer.
Bronx pol gave free COVID tests with an improper appeal for money
Democrat Kenny Burgos slapped stickers with his face and a QR code on them on the test kits available at his district office in Soundview.
Best bets for tonight's UFC Fight Night card
After an undefeated UFC betting weekend last weekend, we are back with another parlay and two more plus-money picks!
Oh ship: Queens pols want new office to haul abandoned boats from waterways
New York’s waterways are so polluted with abandoned trash-filed boats that the city must create a new office to oversee a mass cleanup.
'Queen of Versailles' Jackie Siegel opens up about late daughter
Infamous for the documentary “The Queen of Versailles,” Jackie Siegel opens up about her new TV show and striving to finish her 85,000-square-foot home.
Your attitude about aging could add 7.5 years to your life
Science shows the key to aging gracefully is all in your head, a new book reveals.
Bet on the veteran pitchers in this NL showdown
Pittsburgh’s Zach Thompson has made two starts, allowing eight runs over eight innings. The Cubs’ Kyle Hendricks will make his fourth start of the year.
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Zelensky warns Putin will invade other countries if successful in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia could target other Eastern European countries of the invasion of Ukraine is successful.
Brooklyn subway shooter suspect's social-service group pays execs big bucks
Argus Community Inc. — the Bronx nonprofit which provided group therapy for accused Brooklyn subway shooter Frank James — pays high salaries to its top executives while running a massive...
Breaking down historic Fury-Whyte title fight: 'Will break all records'
Both Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte promise a show worthy of the intrigue.
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Give your mom the gift of self-care this Mother's Day
Living the 'chai' life: Exhibit chronicles history of Jews and cannabis
An upcoming exhibition at the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research examines the historic relationship between The Chosen People and cannabis.
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Zelensky's autographed baseball up for auction, proceeds help Ukraine
The sale will help relief efforts in Ukraine as Russia’s attack continues after Vladimir Putin launched an invasion on Feb. 24.
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Wikipedia deletes entry for Hunter Biden investment firm Rosemont Seneca Partners
Wikipedia editors removed the entry for Hunter Biden's investment firm Rosemont Seneca Partners earlier this week on the ground that it was "not notable."
Border tragedy: Search suspended for drowned Texas National Guard soldier
The Texas Military Department has suspended a search for a 22-year-old soldier who went missing in a river along the U.S.-Mexico border while trying to help a migrant woman swim...
The Fall: Putin to test nuclear missiles by autumn
Russia plans to test nuclear missiles capable of hitting the United States and Europe by autumn, an official said.
What the West fears most about Putin’s arsenal of nuclear weapons
On April 15, Zelensky announced that the world should “be ready” for the possibility that Putin will use nuclear weapons in Ukraine.
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Joe Biden met with Hunter Biden business partner at the White House
Visitor logs from the White House of former President Barack Obama reviewed by The Post cast further doubt over Joe Biden's claims that he knew nothing of his son's dealings.
Taco Truck Terror: UWS food vendors robbed at gunpoint
The incidents are part of a wider, disturbing pattern plaguing the al fresco grub sellers in Upper Manhattan.
Ben Simmons’ audacious comeback? It's these Nets as usual
Simmons would be facing the NBA’s most ferocious defense, after almost an entire year off and – if the Nets lose Saturday – in an elimination game.
Dad attack: Andrew Giuliani campaign preparing to unleash Rudy
Andrew Giuliani is unleashing his most potent weapon in his race for governor — his dad.
Harry Styles' astonishing turn from 'X Factor' survivor to Coachella superstar
After Styles' triumphant Coachella headliner moment and the No. 1 debut of his new single "As It Was," industry insiders weigh in on why the former One Direction heartthrob is...
This mountain-climbing thriller takes suspense to new peaks
Amy McCulloch’s new novel “Breathless” gives new meaning to the term high-stakes thriller.
Francisco Lindor spills the beans on how he met wife Katia Reguero
When he wasn’t sliding into home plate, he was sliding into her DMs.
Cops investigate two shootings near Indiana University leaving 4 injured
Police received a call on the 300 block of N Walnut Street in Bloomington, IN, when reports of shots were fired at approximately 1:10 a.m.
Ukrainian PM calls Mariupol century's 'biggest humanitarian catastrophe'
Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said thousands of people died in Mariupol as a result of the violent attacks from Russian troops.
Poop pill could be the secret to crushing it at the gym
Created by looking at the eco-systems of high-performing athletes, a new probiotic pill may be the key to handling certain diseases and lose weight.
Powerball jackpot hits $400M for tonight's drawing
The Powerball jackpot now sits at an estimated $400 million with a cash option of $240.8 million.
Former Yankee's injury-plagued career takes another hit
Clint Frazier’s injury-plagued career took another hit Friday when the Chicago Cubs announced the outfielder has been sidelined because of appendicitis.
Woman rescued after falling in toilet trying to get phone
Brinnon Fire Department Chief Tim Manly said the woman had been using her phone when it fell into the toilet on Tuesday, The Kitsap Sun reported.
Why new Yankee isn't panicking over slow start
New Yankee Josh Donaldson has been around long enough to know how to weather early season offensive struggles, both for himself and his team.
UN chief Antonio Guterres set to meet with Putin, Zelensky next week
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is expected to travel next week for peace talks with Zelensky and Putin respectively.
Ukrainian counterattacks slowing Russian offensive in east
Ukrainian forces over the past 24 hours repelled eight Russian attacks in the Donetsk and Luhansk areas that make up the Donbas.
Mets name their extra starter for Saturday
Trevor Williams will jump into the Mets’ rotation for a cameo on Saturday.
New Jersey Generals grind out first USFL win
It wasn’t pretty, but the New Jersey Generals picked up their first win in the new USFL on Friday night.
Pennsylvania elementary school rejects creating 'After School Satan Club'
Northern Elementary School in York considered introducing the club to the school’s programs at a board meeting on Tuesday night after a parent had proposed the school have a Satan...
Meadows had been warned of possible Jan. 6 violence: official
Cassidy Hutchinson told the investigating committee “there were concerns brought forward” to Mark Meadows ahead of the day that a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol.
Sharpton demands name of officer who killed Patrick Lyoya
The Rev. Al Sharpton demanded that authorities publicly identify the Michigan officer who killed Patrick Lyoya, saying at Lyoya’s funeral Friday: “We want his name!”
Child dies after grandmother forced her to drink bottle of whiskey, mother watched
Roxanne said the bottle was "over half full" when she forced China to drink the rest of it on her knees while her mother, Kadjah, was present, according to the...
Suns capture key Game 3 without injured star
Chris Paul scored 19 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Phoenix Suns overcame Devin Booker's absence to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 114-111.
Mets bail out closer, bullpen with extra-inning heroics
Starling Marte’s speed let everybody off the hook, especially Mets closer Edwin Diaz.
6 people injured — including 3 children — in series of shootings in Virginia
At least six people were injured — including children — in three shootings in Petersburg, Virginia on Friday night, prompting authorities to request Virginia State Police for assistance.
Trump says he and Kevin McCarthy remain on good terms
The former president said McCarthy resumed his support for Trump "when he found out the facts," a few weeks after the Jan. 10, 2021 call between House Republicans.
Yankees reliever strikes out eight in another dominant outing
The reliever was nearly untouchable in three innings of relief in the Yankees’ 4-1 win over Cleveland.
CNN+ collapse: Insiders, critics doubted service all along as Brian Stelter ponders if it was ‘success’
Most consider Warner Bros. Discovery shutting down CNN+ less than a month after launching the service that reportedly cost roughly $300 million to be a disaster, but Brian Stelter might...
Giants explore trading star but offer must be right
If there are no enticing offers, Joe Schoen is likely to sit tight — unless the feeling is Toney is more trouble than he is worth.