June 12, 2022
The lousy 2022 Tony Awards dissed Stephen Sondheim
On Sunday night, almost nobody at Radio City Music Hall bothered to stand up for the late Stephen Sondheim.
Jennifer Hudson becomes an EGOT winner at 2022 Tony Awards
Jennifer Hudson earned her EGOT on Sunday.
Kathleen Buhle, Hunter Biden's ex, married a total sleazeball
The memoir is a gentle but honest account of her marriage to Hunter, who comes across as an adulterous addict who would gaslight her when she expressed concern.
Tony Awards 2022 were full of amazing Broadway performances
The lights of broadway shone brightly during the 2022 Tony Awards on Sunday.
Mike Trout details 'legendary' fantasy league that sparked infamous slap
In an dugout interview with ESPN, Mike Trout disclosed info about the league, which made its debut this year.
Mets ride Taijuan Walker's gem to salvage .500 road trip
Taijuan Walker was the hardest-working pitcher on the Mets’ marathon West Coast swing that concluded Sunday night.
FDNY seeks firewall to stop doxxing, hacking of rescue workers' personal data
The FDNY is seeking to build a digital firewall to protect the city's thousands of rescue workers from cyberattacks, including "doxxing," The Post has learned.
Yankees get last laugh with Cubs' Twitter account
The Cubs unknowingly jinxed themselves for the rest of the weekend.
Paris and Prince Jackson honor late dad Michael at Tony Awards 2022
Prince, 25, and Paris, 24, reaffirmed the late King of Pop's love of musicals in a rare appearance celebrating their dad.
Angela Lansbury fans concerned over 2022 Tony Awards absence
"Someone check on Angela Lansbury," a concerned fan wrote.
Florida teen gets into every Ivy League college
Ashley Adirika, who is Nigerian-American, was accepted to Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton and Yale.
Struggling Yankee's bat finally comes alive with first homers of season
Kyle Higashioka, after clubbing seven home runs in spring training, hit his first two that counted on Sunday as part of the Yankees’ 18-4 bashing of the Cubs.
'What is a woman?' exposes the lunacy of pro-trans extremism
Conservative writer Matt Walsh has produced a documentary with the question as its title, hoping to get to the bottom of it.
Americans fed up with crime and other commentary
“When it comes to the level of government closest to most of us, crime looks like it will be one of the top issues” for voters.
Rangers have foundation set for sustained success
Seasons like the one the Rangers just completed don’t happen often.
Toby Keith reveals stomach cancer diagnosis; receiving 'chemo, radiation and surgery'
Country musician Toby Keith gave a quick update about his stomach cancer diagnosis with posts on Instagram and Twitter.
Mets not waiting for aces to be 'savior' as division lead tightens
Francisco Lindor understands the anticipation of two Mets aces potentially returning in the coming weeks, but isn’t waiting around to get rescued.
Retired four-star general facing FBI probe resigns from influential think tank
The four-star general was placed on leave a few days before he resigned Sunday.
History currently the only challenge for Yankees
The Yankees’ race now is to see where they stack up in history.
Undrafted Jets wide receiver follows late dad’s footsteps to NFL
Calvin Jackson Jr.'s dad went from undrafted to a 57-game starter. The Jets hope to have uncovered the same hidden gem.
Single mom says TLC racially profiled her in 'intimidating' LaGuardia encounter
Maria Victoria Bayoneto -- a 52-year-old single mom -- said she was the victim of racial profiling in which TLC agents used "intimidation tactics."
Tony Awards 2022: 'A Strange Loop' tops winners, 'Music Man' loses big
Best Play went to the big banking drama and British import "The Lehman Trilogy."
Stop siccing the IRS on nannies & other tiny entrepreneurs
Etsy, eBay and smaller retailers are fighting to repeal the new law that forces anyone who gets more than $600 a year in “business” payments to report each transaction to...
For Mets phenom Francisco Alvarez, the waiting is the hardest part
Francisco Alvarez is on a fast track to the bigs, just after he takes in a few more lessons in the minor leagues.
Can you spot the sniper hiding before it's too late?
The job of a sniper is to be hard to spot - and this stealthy assassin is doing a very good job hiding in the mountains.
DA Bragg's greatest hits: If Hochul won't fire him, NYers should fire her
Bragg made clear from the start that he’d put the interests of criminals first.
Lakers superstar has taken long break from shooting a basketball
Anthony Davis hasn’t shot a basketball in over two months, according to, well, himself.
Warriors star looks to make impact even without scoring
When the Golden State Warriors made their fourth-quarter push to get back into the NBA Finals, Draymond Green had the unusual role as spectator.
Thousands march in Puerto Rican Day Parade for first time since COVID hit
Mayor Eric Adams and thousands of revelers decked out in Puerto Rican colors braved the rainy weather for the 65th Puerto Rican Day Parade in Manhattan.
Snoop Dogg's blunt roller seeing more green thanks to inflation
Snoop Dogg revealed the staffer's one and only job when he appeared on Howard Stern's show in 2019.
No laughing matter: Carolines on Broadway continues slow recovery from COVID shutdown
Says owner Caroline Hirsch: “COVID’s first year we were mandated to close. We thought maybe a month. It was 16 months."
Terror-finance rulings the Supremes must strike down, despite Biden's pleas
The Supreme Court is poised to decide if it will consider two critical terror-financing cases.
Members of Jan. 6 committee claim there's enough evidence to indict Trump
California Rep. Adam Schiff called for the Justice Department to "investigate any credible allegation of criminal activity, on the part of Donald Trump or anyone else."
Model called catfish for flaunting her missing front teeth
Lily Magno frequently shares videos of herself before she's put her false teeth in, in order to highlight the difference.
Yankees destroy Cubs with 18 runs to complete sweep
Matt Carpenter and Kyle Higashioka each homered twice as the Yankees piled on early to finish off a three-game sweep of the Cubs with an 18-4 laugher.
NYC's $105B budget barely nods at soaring inflation despite boost in reserves
Mayor Eric Adams $104.9 billion city budget deal won’t be affected by soaring inflation – but taxpayers will be on the hook for no improvement on city services.
Ex-Met, Yankee makes El Paso Chihuahuas debut in bid to salvage career
Robinson Cano officially is a Chihuahua.
Inside the ‘most depressing' city on Earth
The "most depressing" city on Earth is so remote it can't be reached by road and life expectancy is ten years lower than the national average.
What Rangers may do with all of their impending free agents
The Post's Mollie Walker breaks down the Rangers' free agents.
Giuliani says he'll debate GOP gov rivals 'whether or not' CBS lets him in the studio
Gubernatorial hopeful Andrew Giuliani, 36, previously revealed that the network planned to bar him from in-person participation because he’s refused to provide proof he’s vaccinated against COVID-19.
I’m marrying a woman twice my size – people say I’m not man enough for her
A plus-sized care worker who gave up on relationships after ex-boyfriends told her to diet or be dumped found love with a man half her size.
AOC won't endorse Biden's '24 bid right now, will 'take a look' after midterm elections
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declined to endorse President Biden's 2024 re-election bid on Sunday.
'Inflation is real': US food suppliers and chain restaurants warn prices will keep climbing
The news from food suppliers and restaurants come as inflation continues to pinch consumers.
Top economist: Most US inflation ‘could have been avoided’
El-Erian, chief economic advisor at Allianz, appeared on CBS's "Face the Nation" to discuss what caused the current inflation and where it was likely to be heading.
Letters to the Editor — June 13, 2022
New York Post readers offer up their take on the televised House select committee hearings on the Jan. 6 Capitol riots.
Lutheran church's first openly transgender bishop resigns after racism allegations
A transgender Lutheran bishop in California resigned over allegations of racism from the congregation.
White Sox starter exits with injury after just 13 pitches in first inning
Chicago White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech exited Sunday’s game against the Texas Rangers with an injury after throwing just 13 pitches in the first inning.
Boston transit agency to try urine sensors on elevators
Urine trouble no more.
Pain at the pump: Service station posts 'we hate our gas prices too' sign as fuel costs near $5 a gallon
A Minnesota gas station is letting its customers know it feels for them as national fuel prices continue to skyrocket.
Elephant tramples woman to death, then attacks her corpse at funeral
Indian woman Maya Murmu was trampled to death by an elephant — and then attacked by the beast a second time while her family was performing her last rites.
Queens man nabbed in subway slashings had just been freed after knife dispute with cops
Donny Ubiera allegedly stabbed two men without provocation in separate incidents in Queens on Friday and Saturday morning along the Flushing-to-Midtown subway line, NYPD said,
Tennis star says he was racially abused by fans
Nick Kyrgios claims he was the victim of racist taunts by tennis fans at the Stuttgart Open in Germany.
How to watch the 2022 Tony Awards: Time, channel, what to expect
Broadway's biggest night is set to light up NYC's Radio City Music Hall on Sunday.
NYC man who allegedly killed elderly wife told niece he did 'something bad': court docs
Geraldo Balbuena, who allegedly stabbed his elderly wife to death on Friday, was caught after calling his niece to tell her had had done "something bad" and planned to kill...
Even last-place golfer got huge payday in Saudi league debut
If anything summed up the absurd amounts of cash being lobbed at the new LIV Golf Invitational Series it was the check handed to Andy Ogletree for coming dead last...
Home Depot workers don't have the right to wear BLM gear on the job: judge
Administrative judge Paul Bogas rejected a complaint from the US National Labor Relations Board that the home improvement retailer violated employees' rights by barring them from displaying BLM gear.
'Here to stay': Ex-NYPD Commissioner predicts Hochul won't boot controversial DA Alvin Bragg
Ex-NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly predicts that left-wing Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is “here to stay" -- despite renewed calls for his ouster.
Former Cowboys star on last encounter with late teammate: 'I was scared'
Terence Newman was scared that his former Dallas Cowboys teammate Marion Barber might punch him the last time that they saw each other before Barber’s mysterious death.
Rapper set to perform at Governor's Ball busted with firearm, large-capacity ammo mag: cops
Grammy-winning rapper Roddy Ricch was busted with a gun – and a large-capacity magazine – outside the Governor's Ball festival Saturday night but was later let go when prosecutors dropped the case.
Video of thieves snatching phones off displays shows NYC crew's latest robbery: cops
Surveillance video captured a trio of thieves stealing new phones from a display case inside a T-Mobile store at 1367 Broadway in Bushwick on May 3.
Mom of 'happy' 13-year-old who drowned in NYC didn't know for 'hours' he had cut class
Samantha Singh — whose son Daniel Persaud drowned with friend Ryan Wong Friday while swimming in Queens — demanded to know why his school waited hours to tell her he...
Puzzling scratch clouds Rangers youngster's future
If Kakko indicates a willingness to receive suitors once the market opens on July 13, one would have to believe Saturday would certainly be a significant factor in his decision.
Say it ain't Joe: Dems increasingly question whether Biden should be nominee in 2024
Some within his own party reportedly fear Biden's age, weakened political standing, perceived shakiness on the world stage and lack of ability to enthuse voters could scuttle his chances for re-election.
'Determine the rest of his life': Ozzy Osbourne to undergo 'major operation' on Monday
Rocker Ozzy Osbourne will have surgery on Monday that is “going to determine the rest of his life,” according to his wife Sharon Osbourne.
'So dangerous': Critics protest DeSantis' NYC speech over so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law
Big Apple officials earlier in the week called on the Manhattan venue to cancel DeSantis' speech at the Jewish Leadership Conference over the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
Pair of Yankees scratched from lineup
The red-hot Yankees had a pair of lineup scratches Sunday morning, but manager Aaron Boone did not seem too concerned about either one.
New boutique hotel will add 'Mediterranean vibes' to Williamsburg's rooftop scene
Yes! Williamsburg is getting another nightlife-oriented hotel. The small-scale, all-suites Marceau at 110 Kent Ave., near North 8th Street, is planning to open in 2023.
Ex-British soldier fighting for Ukraine shot and killed by Russians: family
The shattered parents of Jordan Gatley wrote on Facebook that their son was shot and killed by Russian forces in the eastern city of Severodonetsk, which is now said to...
Chef Daniel Boulud to spice up revamped REBNY gala
The Real Estate Board of New York’s power-packed annual gala this year won’t look anything like the stuffy affairs of pre-pandemic times.
Developers beat tax-break deadline to squeeze high-rise into downtown Brooklyn
Developer Steven Witkoff and Apollo broke ground last week on The Brook, a 600-foot-tall rental apartment tower at 589 Fulton St. in downtown Brooklyn’s Albee Square area.
White Sox fans chant for Hall of Fame manager's firing during loss
The storybook ending that manager Tony La Russa envisioned when he came out of retirement to lead the White Sox certainly didn’t include fans calling for his firing.
Dodgers dealt major injury blow as ace gets shut down
The Dodgers are going to have to try to fend off the Padres and Giants in the NL West without ace Walker Buehler for at least a couple of months.
FTC faces staff exodus, anger over Biden-appointed Big Tech foe's leadership
Progressives thought they had their dream pick to lead the FTC when President Biden nominated Lina Khan — but her management style is leading to staff discontent, The Post has...
ESPN broadcasters unaware boxer had died while discussing disturbing video
The ESPN announcers didn't know about the boxer's death when the disturbing video was brought up on the broadcast.
Brooklyn boxer tries to pull a Mike Tyson with mid-fight bite
Edgar Berlanga didn’t even catch an earful for trying to bite an ear full.
Senators reach bipartisan deal on gun reforms framework
Senate negotiators representing Democrats and Republicans are hashing out the final details, CNN reported on Sunday.
Navy orders 'safety pause' after string of crashes
The U.S. Navy will start a “safety pause” on Monday for non-deployed aircraft following two crashes in Southern California this month, officials announced.
Drunk man dies after falling onto NYC subway tracks: cops
The 24-year-old apparently lost his balance and tumbled onto the tracks from the J train platform at the Delancey Street-Essex Street Station around 1:50 a.m., according to police.
Man shot in NYC while trying to stop thief from stealing car
The victim had just left a deli at 220 Port Richmond Avenue around 2:30 a.m. and was getting into his black Infiniti SUV when he was confronted by a gunman.
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Ride with the Blue Jays' spot starter in this one
The pick to make in Sunday's Blue Jays-Tigers game.
These 5 things will help get you ready for hurricane season
You especially need number five.
'A sweet kid': Google engineer says company's AI bot became 'sentient'
Blake Lemoine, who works in Google’s Responsible AI organization, told the Washington Post that he began chatting with the interface LaMDA — Language Model for Dialogue Applications — in fall 2021 as part...
Switch to this Magsafe wireless charger for the best battery life
Say goodbye to dead cellphone batteries.
More than 70 million Americans under heat alerts as blistering temps expand east
A dangerous set-up of hot temperatures and high dewpoints will mean millions of Americans from the Ohio Valley to the Gulf Coast will be in store for an unbearable heatwave...
Man clinging to life after NYC hit-and-run, cops say
A 60-year-old man was struggling to survive after he was struck by a car in a hit-and-run crash in the Bronx Sunday morning, cops said.
You won't believe it — this smart toilet seat does it all
Get going (literally) with this smart toilet seat.
Sarah Palin leads jam-packed field in Alaska's special primary election
Sarah Palin pulled out to an early lead in Saturday's special primary election in Alaska among a crowded field that includes a candidate listed as Santa Claus.
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Which 2022 Tony Award-nominated Broadway show to see based on your zodiac sign
Broadway shows, do not come cheap. To help theatre lovers choose where to deposit their nickels and affections, we are turning to the star power of astrology.
Woman left stunned after boyfriend refuses to pay for half her flight – and people are on her side
The woman explained that her boyfriend of three years had invited her along to his brother's party, but his boss would be paying the cost of his flight on a...
Man hacked to death by uncle with machete in Queens, cops say
A Queens man was hacked to death by his machete-wielding uncle in an ongoing feud over the family's house, cops and neighbors told The Post on Sunday.
Hall of Fame coach gives this potential Knicks target rave reviews
Jalen Duren is considered merely a mid-to-late lottery pick — one who could be there at No. 11 when the Knicks come to bat June 23.
Why returning to the workplace might be the best thing to do
According to a Harris Poll-USA Today nationwide survey of about 2,000 adults, about 1 in 5 workers who quit during the past two years regret it.
I got a false positive drug test -- can I get it expunged?
Gregory Giangrande offers advice on expunging a false positive drug test and reentering a competitive job market as a man in his 40s.
Generals grind out eighth consecutive victory
The Generals, who already have clinched a USFL playoff spot and lead the North Division, improved to 8-1 with a 25-23 win over the 1-8 Panthers Saturday.
McDonald's restaurants reopen in Russia under new name
Oleg Paroev, chief executive of Vkusno & tochka, said the company was planning to reopen 200 restaurants in Russia by the end of June and all 850 by the end...
This Yankee's home run was the hardest-hit ball in MLB this season
Giancarlo Stanton clubbed the loudest — a 119.8 mph shot off the bat that registered as the hardest-hit ball in MLB this season, according to Statcast.
Key Ranger mysteriously scratched in Game 6
Kaapo Kakko was scratched for the first time this season in the Rangers' 2-1 season-ending Game 6 loss to the Lightning Saturday night.
This Met remains in team's rotation plans
The Mets are deciding when David Peterson will pitch again, but the lefty remains part of the team’s rotation plans, pitching coach Jeremy Hefner said.
Creepy iPhone hack exposes your secret texts to everyone
Scrubbing out secret information from screenshots before sending to friends may not be as private as you think.
Houston men steal $4,200 liquor bottle that turns out to be cheap decoy
The men then reportedly asked about a $4,200 bottle that was in the case and an employee of the store came over and unlocked the case.
Scenes from Governors Ball Music Festival
The Governors Ball Festival returned to NYC, with so many artist hitting the stage this weekend.
Rangers star bottled up by Lightning's checking line again
After it had all ended, Mika Zibanejad sat at a podium alongside Chris Kreider, holding back tears. “It’s just denial,” he said. “I’m empty right now.”
Yankees gain extra benefit from Jordan Montgomery's strong start
Jordan Montgomery's seven scoreless innings gave the Yankees' bullpen a much-needed rest in their 8-0 win over the Cubs on Saturday night.
Celtics star knows he's 'got to be better'
“I just got to be better,” Celtics star Jayson Tatum said after Golden State’s 107-97 win in Game 4 Friday night to tie the series.
New champion proves 'warrior' worth with gutsy UFC 275 victory
Jiri Prochazka snatched a win from Glover Teixeira on Saturday, claiming his light heavyweight championship in the process with a fifth-round submission victory.
Florida’s citrus industry struggles in wake of severe weather, disease
The production of citrus across Florida continues to struggle, according to data recently released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Biden warns US inflation could last 'for a while'
President Joe Biden cautioned that U.S. inflation could last "for a while."
Lightning coach predicts big future for Rangers
“That Ranger team,’’ a humbled Jon Cooper said after the game, pausing. “Gerard Gallant is going to be sitting here not too long in the future.’’
Yankees reliever takes key step in rehab process
Aroldis Chapman, on Saturday, threw his first bullpen session since he went on the IL with Achilles tendinitis, and left the Yankees encouraged.
China accuses US of trying to 'hijack' support in Asia
China's defense minister Wei Fenghe accused the United States on Sunday of trying to “hijack” the support of countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
Meta, Instagram hit with 8 lawsuits for 'exploiting young people for profit'
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is facing eight new lawsuits.
This was a night to forget for Mets
The Mets weren’t lucky enough to leave town before Mike Trout got healthy.
Man detained for storming March for Our Lives rally stage
An anti-gun protest descended into chaos after a man appeared to storm the stage during a moment of silence marking the Uvalde, Texas school shooting.
Teenagers shot by multiple gunmen at Brooklyn party
The victims were attending a party behind 264 Essex St. in Cypress Hills when a group of suspects showed up and opened fire around 11:30 p.m., police said.
Cops bust 31 hate group members near LGBTQ pride event
"They came to riot downtown," Coeur d'Alene Police Chief Lee White said at a press conference.
Cocky subway surfers' dangerous stunt caught on camera
A group of cocky subway surfers were filmed running on top of the cars of the Brooklyn-bound J-train on the Williamsburg Bridge.
Hitman testifies ex-Amazon Mexico CEO paid him $9K to kill wife
One of the hired guns testified that Garcia offered an extra $2,500 if his wife was killed before the couple's next court hearing in a lawsuit she had filed against...
Rangers' bright future doesn't ease sting of this loss: 'Empty'
There was no telling Chris Kreider or Mika Zibanejad that the young Rangers had overachieved by advancing as far as the conference final.
Three arrested in connection to fatal beating of teen outside LeBron James-founded school
Three men have been arrested in connection to the killing of a teenager outside LeBron James-founded Ohio high school in early June, federal authorities announced Saturday.
Rangers' last bit of hope lasted just 21 seconds
TAMPA, Fla. — For a fleeting moment, the Rangers had hope. To be exact, for 21 seconds. Frank Vatrano had just broken through with a power play goal to —...
Mayor Adams booed while marching in Park Slope Pride parade
Mayor Eric Adams was booed and jeered at a Brooklyn Pride parade Saturday night.