August 24, 2022
This Jets unit finally at full strength
The new-look Jets’ offensive line was whole for the first time during team drills on Wednesday.
Bryce Harper absolutely feasting on Triple-A pitchers
Bryce Harper has to be happy with his stint at Lehigh Valley thus far. On Wednesday, the Phillies slugger, working his way back from a broken left thumb, gave the...
Jets to get first real look at this unit in preseason battle vs. Giants
At one end will be Carl Lawson, flanked by John Franklin-Myers. Inside will reside Quinnen Williams and Solomon Thomas.
Connecticut dad accused of forcing child to eat his own feces
Kevin Grant, 33, of Naugatuck, is facing more charges from a child abuse investigation that began in 2020 after police learned of additional despicable allegations from the children's foster parent...
Biden's student loan 'forgiveness' is just Joe sticking it to the little guy -- again
Any serious discussion surrounding student debt would ask the fundamental question of how best to reduce tuition price tags, as ours dwarf those of peer nations. But this isn’t a...
Catch of the Year? Home run robbery at Little League World Series
Texas outfielder Corey Kahn may have just made the catch of the tournament at the Little League World Series.
Warning signs for the GOP abound
There’s a warning for Republicans in the defeat of Marc Molinaro in Tuesday night’s special election in New York’s 19th Congressional District — but also hope.
Congressman's wife died last year after ingesting herbal treatment: report
The wife of a California congressman died last year after taking herbal treatments meant to combat obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol.
Adams' Albany agenda 'DOA' after primary misfire against lefty state senators
Adams has claimed to have unique insights into the backroom dealing in the state Capitol thanks to his time as a state senator before becoming Brooklyn borough president and later,...
One-handed linebacker retires from NFL: Time for 'Plan A'
Shaquem Griffin, who played three seasons in the NFL with an amputated left hand, announced his retirement on Wednesday.
Mariners rookie sets MLB strike mark in impressive start
Mariners rookie George Kirby was in the zone on Wednesday.
The Fed must hit the brakes or risk an unnecessarily painful recession
By continuing to aggressively raise interest rates at a moment of incipient domestic economic weakness and a brewing perfect economic storm abroad, the Fed is inviting a hard US economic...
Bulls star, wife welcome baby
It's a boy for Zach and Hunter LaVine!
Brett Baty's next major league test is here — and it's a familiar one
Mets rookie Brett Baty’s rise has been literal, too.
Two sisters lead push to help Ukrainian refugees secure housing in NYC
The Ukrainian Habitat Fund held its first fundraiser at the Keuka Kafe in Queens to help mark Ukrainian Independence Day.
I'm a bridal expert and was shocked by stunning wedding cakes — at Walmart
"I can't be the only one that didn't know Walmart sold cakes," she gushed. "Are you kidding with the icing like that? These flowers?"
Vietnam suspends African swine fever vaccine after pig deaths
Vietnam has temporarily suspended the use of its first home-grown African swine fever vaccine after dozens of pigs inoculated with the shots died this month, state media reported on Wednesday.
Giants veteran practices for first time since Achilles injury
Sterling Shepard was activated from the PUP list and practiced fully on Wednesday for the first time since he tore his Achilles tendon last December.
Terrell Owens proves he still has some NFL-ready speed
Terrell Owens still has wheels. The 48-year-old NFL great raced two receivers from the Fan Controlled Football League -- and then taunted 27-year-old Zappers wideout James Harden and 25-year-old Glacier Boyz...
10,000 Ukrainian refugees expected to arrive in NYC: immigration official
Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Manuel Castro revealed the eye-popping number while speaking to reporters at the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
California man busted for felony child abuse over viral video of fight with young teen
"Someone call 911!" one young-sounding onlooker cried, as others implored, "What the f--k are you doing?"
Frisky orangutan flashes huge grin as he gropes woman's breasts at Thailand zoo
A frisky Orangutan at zoo in Thailand was caught groping a woman’s chest just weeks after the smiling ape pulled a similar stunt on another woman.
Women under 45 drove cosmetic surgery surge during pandemic: survey
More than a third of patients used their forced downtime to scrimp and save for their dream procedure.
Uvalde School Board votes to terminate schools police Chief Pete Arredondo
“The Uvalde CISD’s written active shooter plan directed its police chief to assume command and control of the response to an active shooter,” the report stated. “The chief of police...
'Finally herself': Trans 10-year-old model who has 2 trans parents is already a NYFW vet
Noella McMaher, 10, made her debut at NYFW in February as one of several trans and non-binary models walking for Trans Clothing Company — and was the youngest to ever...
Stars Sterling K. Brown, Regina Hall talk new movie 'Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.'
It’s Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown running a megachurch. Scandal’s in the collection dish.
'Batgirl' is dead: Secret 'funeral screenings' on Warner Bros. lot
At least someone got to see "Batgirl."
Donovan Mitchell trade stalemate can’t lead to this Knicks mistake
Every time Donovan Mitchell has been spotted in and around New York City the past few months, it has been the basketball equivalent of the summer flame
Islanders defenseman arrested for drunk driving in Sweden
Islanders defenseman Sebastian Aho was recently arrested in Sweden for drunk driving and had his driver's license suspended as a result.
Sheriffs rescue stranded family from steep California canyon after three days
Five California agencies came to the rescue of a family that had been stranded in the Tahoe National Forest for three days.
Carl Paladino concedes House primary loss in blow to Elise Stefanik
"It is time to move onto the next chapter of my life," said Paladino. "I am forever grateful for this community. I will always advocate for Western New York."
Jenny McCarthy: My heart breaks for Playmates abused by Hugh Hefner
The former Playmate of the Year discussed why she declined the chance to host "Secrets of Playboy" — plus more on her brief but memorable stint on "The View."
Notorious vegan activist Tash Peterson strips down in Louis Vuitton store -- again
Notorious vegan activist Tash Peterson has celebrated the anniversary of her “most powerful protest” by stripping down and smearing “blood” in a Louis Vuitton store again.
Video shows migrants attacking, taunting Border Patrol agents
"Without any support by this administration and thanks to their open border policies, disrespect and misconduct toward our law enforcement officials have reached alarming levels."
Vivica A. Fox: Jada Pinkett Smith has ghosted me since Will's Oscars slap
"I think they're just really going through a season of healing right now," Fox said.
Jury awards Vanessa Bryant $16M in lawsuit over Kobe crash photos
A federal jury found Wednesday that Los Angeles County must pay Kobe Bryant’s widow $16 million over photos of the NBA star’s body at the site of the 2020 helicopter...
Dr. Fauci’s war on science, Garland’s ‘accidental launch’ and other commentary
Anthony Fauci did his best to debunk the anti-COVID-hawkism Great Barrington Declaration just “four days after” it was published, points out Marty Makary at Common Sense.
Professor Bill: Political has-been de Blasio to teach after flunking House campaign
Former Mayor Bill De Blasio, a Red Sox fan, is sure to be right at home at Harvard’s ritzy Cambridge, Mass. campus — it's just a 10 minute walk from...
Harvey Weinstein says he's 'hopeful' after NY high court grants right to appeal
New York's highest court has agreed to hear Harvey Weinstein's appeal of his 2020 rape and sexual assault conviction.
One-third of New Yorkers are less satisfied with their lives: poll
Only 27% of New Yorkers were more content with their lives than they were a year ago, down from 44% in 2008 when the Siena poll was first taken.
August heat can't slow down explosive Saquon Barkley
Running back Saquon Barkley was particularly explosive on Wednesday, taking multiple runs to the house.
Wait goes on for NYC housing vouchers despite 'immediate' fix pledge
"The City must make good on their promise and amend its rules to enable eligible households immediate access to rental assistance vouchers upon entering shelter."
Aubrey Plaza dishes on Danny DeVito's 'deadbeat dad' Satan in 'Little Demon'
FXX's "Little Demon" stars Aubrey Plaza as single mom Laura, Lucy DeVito as her teen daughter Chrissy and Danny DeVito -- Lucy's real-life dad -- as Satan.
Paul Pelosi's DUI-wrecked Porsche up for auction
The luxury Porsche Paul Pelosi drunkenly crashed in California in May could be yours.
Sauce Gardner impresses, while key group struggles at Jets camp
Observations from Jets training camp on Wednesday.
Boston Children's Hospital's transgender insanity reveals how unhinged elites make money off our kids
Data show that "socially transitioned" children are far more likely to go on to medical interventions. And perhaps this is the point: After all, transgender is big business.
FBI brass warned agents off Hunter Biden laptop due to 2020 election: whistleblowers
FBI officials reportedly vowed that the bureau was "not going to change the outcome of the election again."
MTA offer to cabbies squeezed by congestion pricing adds insult to injury
The plan's tolls of up to $23 to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street are designed to kill the hired-car industry, which "experts" blame for all the city's traffic woes.
Airline crew shortages, delayed flights leave passengers angry, frustrated
Many airline passengers are having a tough time these days.
How turnout helped Democrat Pat Ryan pull off upset in NY-19 'bellwether'
"For Ryan to hold this district in a special election is a further indication that this midterm election is going to have surprises and no party should rest easy."
Harry Styles is the millennial movie star Hollywood -- and Olivia Wilde -- desperately need
Amid aging A-listers, the former “One Direction” heartthrob might be the entertainment industry's next box office draw.
'Yoga to the People' execs bent over backward to avoid paying taxes: feds
Gregory Gumucio, Michael Anderson and Haven Soliman of Yoga to the People were charged with conspiracy to defraud the IRS and tax evasion over a years-long scheme.
Texas judge blocks Biden abortion requirement in state
A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked the Biden administration from forcing hospitals in the Lone Star State to perform abortions if the health or life of the mother...
Biden says he had 'zero' heads-up about Trump FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago
"I didn't have any advance notice," President Biden said in response to a question from Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy.
Edwin Diaz could get live 'Narco' entrance next week
The trumpets for Edwin Diaz’s arrival could sound a little bit different next Tuesday.
Legalized sports betting in California faces tough odds: expert
The odds that California voters will approve either of the two legalized sports betting referendums on the ballot in November are getting longer, according to a gaming industry expert.
Biden's inflation-boosting, unfair and legally dubious student loan scheme
President Joe Biden’s plan to “cancel” federal student loans might sound great to loan-holders and progressives, but it shows how little he cares about everyone else — such as those...
Pirate ship maker goes viral for latest for-sale houseboat creation
Retired fireman Daniel Corder has evolved into a new kind of captain in his post-work years: one who sails the high seas and equips others to do the same.
Buzzkill! The 5 best ways to wipe out invasive spotted lanternflies
The plant-munching insects — which are native to China, with red and gray wings — are wreaking havoc amid their mating season.
Flogging smog: California to mandate electric cars by 2035
California regulators are set to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035 -- a move that was expected to set the pace for a national and international shift...
5 migrant buses mark the most ever to arrive in NYC from Texas in one day
City officials said latest the caravan carried a total of 237 passengers, including 14 children, all of whom were accompanied by their parents.
Bad Bunny nabs historic first with VMAs performance from Yankee Stadium
The show will be broadcast live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, but he'll bring the heat from The Bronx.
Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy launch new primetime league to combat LIV Golf
The NFL playing on Monday nights helped transform football. Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy hope it does the same for golf.
Stop telling critics to leave NY, Gov. Hochul — Dems have driven out too many already!
“Jump on a bus and head down to Florida where you belong,” Gov. Kathy Hochul hectored her opponent Lee Zeldin and other GOPers Monday night.
Shameless feds leak details of Mar-a-Lago raid but push court to keep affidavit sealed
The feds have maintained that absolute secrecy is essential to protect their investigation and national security while reportedly leaking some of the very information the affidavit contains.
Rex Ryan joins reality TV competition
Rex Ryan is about to get hit with a dose of reality — TV, that is.
Judge tosses suit from Jeffrey Epstein-linked building opposing NY Blood Center HQ
A judge tossed a suit by an NYC condo board — where Jeffrey Epstein's brother owns units — that opposed the construction of a NY Blood Center building.
Jury begins deliberations in Vanessa Bryant's lawsuit over Kobe crash photos
“This is a pictures case but there are no pictures.”
Florida man on trial for attempting to murder, rape ex-wife axes lawyers and cross-examines her
The victim appeared badly shaken Wednesday after realizing that her tormentor was set to interrogate her at his leisure.
Berserk biker: Wrong-way cyclist goes 'insane' after crashing into another biker
Two cyclists collided on a Brooklyn street corner Wednesday afternoon -- but the only thing that broke was a cellphone.
Girl, 3, declared 'dead,' wakes up at her funeral — then dies again
The family of Camila Roxana Martinez Mendoza is accusing a hospital of negligence after preemptively declaring the toddler dead.
McConnell slams Biden's loan forgiveness plan as giveaway to 'elites'
McConnell called the student loan forgiveness plan a giveaway to "elites with higher salaries."
College coach accuses opponent of spying on team before season-opener
Is there a college football Spygate scandal brewing down south?
Pelosi flip-flops on Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan after initial opposition
“People think that the president of the United States has the power for debt forgiveness," the House Speaker told reporters in July 2021. "He does not."
Noah Schnapp: 'Stranger Things' directors were 'not loving' when the cast hit puberty
"I don’t know what to tell you. My voice is dropping," the now-17-year-old told his elder.
Letters to the Editor — Aug. 25, 2022
Post readers sound off on recent comments by left author Sam Harris about former President Donald Trump.
Twitter whistleblower to meet with Senate panel
The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on Sept. 13 with Twitter's former security chief Peiter "Mudge" Zatko to discuss allegations that the social media company misled regulators.
'Jerry-mander': Nadler beat Maloney on her Upper East Side home turf, numbers show
Numbers show that Nadler’s Democratic primary victory was dominant over Rep. Carolyn Maloney, including numbers from Maloney’s East Side stomping ground.
Sitting all day long increases risk of death, health problems: studies
As millions of Americans commute to work, sit at their desks once they arrive at the job and then relax at home at night by, in some cases anyway, binge-watching...
Secret birth defect that made Richard Simmons a superstar — and a recluse
"Something that happened to him at birth is directly connected to his disappearance," a bombshell new doc from TMZ reveals about Richard Simmons.
Vintage hotel optical illusion reveals if you have dirty mind
A hotel’s vintage signage for an in-room safe is causing quite a ruckus in the online “optical illusion” community.
Petra Kvitova gets engaged to coach in ‘special place’ at Wimbledon
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova added another happy memory at the All England Lawn Tennis Club announcing she has become engaged to her coach Jiri Vanek in her “special place”.
Maryland stay-at-home mom wins $50K in first-ever scratch-off ticket purchase
Maryland Lottery described Nichole Balsoma as a "lucky novice" as she won the prize "on the first scratch-off she’s ever bought!"
Top NBA draft pick has potentially brutal injury after pro-am against LeBron
One of the most promising rookies in the NBA is undergoing evaluation after suffering a potentially bad injury.
Nightclub bans staring without ‘verbal consent’ to preserve a 'safe space'
A nightclub in Sydney, Australia has banned staring unless the person doing the staring gets the prior consent of the person they are staring at to continue staring.
Here's how the NYPD and a parole officer tracked down NYC 'sucker puncher'
The ex-con who allegedly sucker-punched a Bronx man into a coma was ordered held behind bars at a hearing Wednesday -- where an NYPD detective and his own parole officer...
Busta Rhymes slaps handsy female fan, tells boyfriend: 'Tame your girl'
A Busta Rhymes fan took his song “Touch It” a bit too far.
Russian oligarch’s seized $75M superyacht to hit auction block
The Axioma is set to be sold to the highest bidder after being removed from the possession of its former owner, the Russian oligarch Dmitry Pumpyansky.
Trace Adkins had doctors 'fuse' detached finger so he could play guitar
There's no doubt Trace Adkins is dedicated to country music.
Elon Musk's lawyers cite whistleblower, accuse Twitter of making up 'boogeymen' in data battle
“Privacy concerns don’t trump the rights of the buyer," Elon Musk's attorney Alex Spiro said.
Eric Adams claps back at Greg Abbott's Post op-ed: 'Get this man a dictionary'
The broadside from Adams came in response to a blistering Post op-ed column in which Abbott accused him of being all talk when it comes to New York's status as...
I have a phobia of Michael Jackson — people don't take it seriously
He gives her the cree-hee-ps.
DeSantis-backed school board candidates win big in Florida elections
The candidates all ran races emphasizing parental rights, school choice and complete transparency about what their children are learning.
Chinese province aims to be first to ban sales of gasoline cars
"By 2030, the whole province will ban sales of fueled vehicles," reads the "Carbon Peak Implementation Plan" written by Hainan island.
Inmates knew James 'Whitey' Bulger was coming to prison where he was murdered just 6 minutes after cell unlocked
Officials have yet to explain how the inmates knew of Bulger's arrival, nor why the known FBI informant was put in general population.
Pirates phenom rips hardest hit baseball in recorded history
The hardest hit ball since... ever
NYPD cops ordered not to 'congregate' or converse on city streets, memo shows
The order comes just weeks after Mayor Adams chastised NYPD officers on the street for chatting on the job.
Embattled Six Flags CEO gets vote of confidence from theme park's biggest investor
“They are clearly on board with the long term strategy and willing to look past what has been a rocky start for the new CEO.”
Val Kilmer wants to be Batman again after 'Top Gun: Maverick' comeback
Dust off the Bat-Signal because Val Kilmer is ready to don the Batsuit once more.
PGA Tour throws lots of money into LIV Golf fight
Beginning next year, players will see a significant jump in compensation, an increase to $100 million in the Tour’s Player Impact Program and a $500,000 guaranteed minimum against earnings for...
Divers recovering Ford F-150 that sank in arctic waters off Canada
An operation is underway to retrieve a Ford F-150 pickup that sunk during a test run for the Transglobal Car Expedition in the Arctic Circle.
US housing market in 'much worse shape' than Fed admits: economist
Ian Shepherdson, a chief economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, provided a bearish outlook for homeowners.
Chic Soho penthouse with massive roof terrace relists for $6.8M
Susan Vogel and Kenneth Prewitt share this Prince Street co-op -- with a magical rooftop garden -- that originally listed for $7.2 million in June.
Black-belt male nurse who ran Florida jiu-jitsu school arrested for sexually assaulting student in hospital
According to reports, Gingery, who owns a jiu-jitsu studio in Ormond Beach, repeatedly called the woman after the encounter to apologize.
Michigan park's Giant Slide goes viral after speed concerns
The Giant Slide was closed at Belle Isle Park in Michigan due to its potentially dangerous speed for riders and then later reopened.
Madonna's daughter Lourdes Leon releases debut single
Madonna’s daughter, Lourdes Leon, released her debut musical single Wednesday — following in the footsteps of her pop queen mom with a synth-heavy dance party anthem.
How ESPN views changing college football TV rights
Burke Magnus discussed what happened during Big Ten media rights negotiations and how ESPN views upcoming Pac-12 and Big 12 negotiations.
Dan Goldman hails primary victory as 'rebuke of Trump'
"It is a victory for all of us, all of us who will not let authoritarian forces undermine the foundation of our democracy and the rule of law," Goldman said.
IRS to forgive $1.2 billion in late filing fees from pandemic
Taxpayers must file any late returns by Sept. 30 of this year in order to qualify for forgiven late fees, the agency said.
'The Masked Singer' leans hard into Tom Brady rumors
Just when we thought we were out of the Tom Brady "Masked Singer" controversy, they pulled us back in.
Russian rocket strike kills 15 on Ukraine's independence day: Zelensky
At least 15 people were killed and dozens wounded in a Russian rocket strike on a Ukrainian railway station on Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Olivia Wilde: Shia LaBeouf fired from ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ to keep Florence Pugh ‘safe’
Director Olivia Wilde had a "no a--hole policy" on the set of the upcoming drama.
How Gayle King may have leaked details of her new CBS mega-contract
Gayle King revealed details of her new contract with CBS.
Haunted hell: I work at 'The Conjuring' house, here’s what it’s like
Do you have what it takes to spend your days inside the Rhode Island home that inspired the 2013 film "The Conjuring"?
Here's the Yankees' full 2023 schedule
Though they have plenty to worry about at present, the Yankees' 2023 schedule is here.
Here's the Mets' full 2023 schedule
The Mets will open the 2023 season on the road against the Marlins. See the entire schedule here.
Trashed! Ivana Trump's beloved copies of Vogue among bags of garbage tossed out
Giant bags of trash were hauled out of the late Ivana Trump's NYC townhouse Wednesday, including hundreds of copies of Vogue magazine that featured her as the cover girl.
My wedding was ruined because botched filler gave me 'hot dog' lips
"Everything aesthetically about them was so wrong; it had a massive effect on my confidence and my life."
Receiver's breakout Giants camp suddenly comes to end with brutal injury
Collin Johnson suffered a torn Achilles while taking a rep with the Giants' first team at practice.
Hillary Clinton agrees the 'gutsiest' thing she ever did was stay in her marriage
Hillary Clinton has said her decision to stand by her husband, former President Bill Clinton, after revelations that he had affairs with a number of women, isn't "for everybody."
Ghislaine Maxwell is sued for nearly $900K in unpaid legal bills
Ghislaine Maxwell has been slapped with a nearly $900,000 lawsuit by a Denver law firm that says it's owed for legal bills, according to a report.
Uvalde shooting victims' families could sue school, police for $27 billion
The lawyers representing the nine victims' families that are part of the claim hope to reach a settlement in the coming weeks.
The gross reason you should skip using electric hand dryers
Electric hand dryers are eco-friendly — but may hide a dirty secret.
Pro bike rider dead at 37 two days after winning championship
Wardell's girlfriend, Olympic cycling medalist Katie Archibald, said Wardell went into cardiac arrest while the two were lying in bed together.
Is traveling worth the pain? Over one-third of Americans get aches from travel: poll
More than one-third of Americans agree that soreness associated with travel has stopped them from going longer distances, according to a new study.
Airwrap dupe? Preorder the new Shark FlexStyle hair dryer brush now
Get your hands on this must-have hair styler now.
Facebook reveals cause of bizarre celebrity spam glitch
The posts ranged from text replies to photos and weird memes.
Moment horrified motel guests discovered drowned healthcare worker's body in pool
Visitors at the Key Motel in Chatsworth, Ontario got a grisly surprise when they waded into the body of Hellen Nyabuto.
I’m a ‘girly girl’ who works construction — men say I’m ‘too pretty’ for it
Women have long been part of the construction industry, but it's not everyday you see one hair extensions and false nails.
'Spiritual psychologist' tattoos eye on forehead for 'instant enlightenment'
A self-described "spiritual psychologist" recently claimed he tattooed an eye in the middle of his forehead, insisting it will grant him "instant enlightenment" after struggling with suicidal thoughts and living...
Kevin Durant saga ends with Stephen A. 'entitlement' rant
Stephen A. Smith emphasized that the Nets debacle this offseason has set NBA players back for "decades." The owners, he said, are not against player "empowerment" but are in united...
Influencer receives X-rated gift from a fan
An influencer who is regularly sent adoring notes from her fans was left stunned after one person sent her a homemade sex toy.
IRS orders massive security review amid threats over hiring spree
The Internal Revenue Service is undertaking its biggest security review in more than 25 years, blaming an alarming rise in threats and "misinformation" over its massive impending hiring spree.
How Kevin Durant's about face left LeBron empty-handed
Kevin Durant's sudden recommitment to the Nets apparently derailed the Lakers' plan to offload Russell Westbrook in a potential point-guard swap for Kyrie Irving.
'Law & Order' history: First-ever triple franchise crossover
“Nothing demonstrates the power of the 'Law & Order' brand more than an ambitious three-hour event with a story that is truly ripped from the headlines," said Executive Producer Dick...
Ex-con fatally shoots ex-girlfriend weeks after menacing her with knife
A man was busted this week for fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend in a Brooklyn lobby – just weeks after he was released for allegedly menacing her with a knife, and...
Here's when Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 14
Apple is also expected soon to unveil new models of the Apple Watch, iPad and Mac computers, some perhaps at the September event.
MTA agrees to pay $750K settlement to family of NYC subway shove victim
The MTA has settled a wrongful death suit for $750,000 with the family of a man who died when he was pushed into the path of an oncoming train.
Sex-crazed lanternfly invasion ramps up in NYC as insects look for mates
The Big Apple’s spotted lantern fly invasion is getting worse — with more sightings of the plant-destroying pests as their mating season revs up in the urban jungle.
Florida stepdad sent to jail for child abuse thanks to quick-thinking waitress
Timothy Lee Wilson was hit with several life terms in an Orlando courtroom on Friday.
Man's brutal to-do list reminder goes viral
Footage of the man was posted to TikTok after radio host Emma Chow spotted him on her train carriage on the way to work.
Pennsylvania Senate race turns into food fight after Dr. Oz crudité video
The crack came after Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman mocked a video Dr. Mehmet Oz released earlier this month in which the Republican lamented the cost of the ingredients to...
The supposedly racist incident at the Little League World Series and the surprising truth
Talk about a nothing burger.
Jack Russell saves owner from bear attack with 'ninja moves'
Susan Lee, 61, was walking on her property in rural Vermont when a mama bear charged and bit her, but the woman's Jack Russell terrier came to her rescue and...
Brazil celebrates independence with 200-year-old embalmed heart of Portuguese king
The 200-year-old embalmed heart of Pedro I is suspended in formaldehyde inside a golden jar.
Dad of 3 dies from cancer after hospital lost test results
After an investigation found that he may have survived if he learned of his tumor and was operated on sooner, his family is now speaking out in the hopes of...
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID in apparent rebound case
First lady Jill Biden has once again tested positive for COVID-19 in an apparent "rebound" case, her office said in a statement Wednesday.
CNN's Jake Tapper sparks Twitter outrage after sharing Post columnist's story
"Zito: Oz cannot out-meme Fetterman, but he can out-work and defeat him," Tapper tweeted, quoting the headline of the story word for word.
Shakira fans speculate if her ex's new gal pal dances to pop star's song
The fallout from Shakira's breakup with longtime beau Gerard Piqué has taken a bizarre new turn.
Influencer in tears after daughter was rejected by her friends
'I haven't stopped crying since my daughter was rejected by her friends'
Video shows carjacker get hit by police car after wild chase
The suspect led police on a 30-minute chase before finally hopping out of the stolen box truck and running directly into a police car.
Stolen car gets stuck going up subway stairs
Firefighters had an uphill battle in Madrid, Spain, removing a white Mazda stuck on the stairs of a subway station. The driver, who tested positive for cocaine, reportedly stole the...
Miami Zoo shows X-ray of cottonmouth snake that swallowed Burmese python
The Miami Zoo posted a photo of the amazing x-ray on its Facebook account.
Chelsea Clinton: I deleted Kanye West music to support Kim Kardashian
"Just the way that he has treated Kim Kardashian, the way that he has talked about women is unconscionable to me," Clinton declared.
I spent $70K on plastic surgery to look like Ken doll — and I want more
A self-proclaimed "human Ken doll" has spent about $70,000 on cosmetic surgeries to achieve his "fake" doll-like appearance and isn't stopping there.
Here's what Twitter's CEO is telling staffers about those explosive claims by whistleblower
Twitter General Counsel Sean Edgett also told employees the company reached out proactively to various agencies around the world before the news broke.
Peloton to sell exercise bikes, accessories on Amazon
Pelton shares soared on the news although the stock has lost more than half of its value this year.
Twerking Florida woman accused of exposing herself to kids at pool
After attracting an audience, she then allegedly lifted her shirt to expose her breasts.
'Punish them': Wife of off-duty NYPD cop mugged in the Bronx begs for justice
Officer Muhammed Chowdhury, 48, suffered a fractured skull and bleeding to the brain after he was jumped by three men while out jogging Tuesday morning, police and sources said.
Prankster husband's dirty 'romance' trick on wife backfires: 'F--k you!'
This hoax-happy hubby pulled a dirty trick on his unsuspecting wife — and has fetched over 4.5 million TikTok views.
Dave Portnoy, Jason Whitlock trade barbs in ugly Twitter war
Dave Portnoy and Jason Whitlock are immersed in a fiery Twitter war, and it's getting petty.
TikTok like cocaine, could 'ruin' internet, Wall Street analysts warn
The app's algorithm pushes "the most viral content directly to the user delivering endorphin hit after hit with each swipe."
Florida mail carrier dies after being mauled by 5 dogs on route
Pamela Jane Rock, 61, died at a Florida hospital on Monday, a day after being brutally mauled by five dogs after her mail truck broke down. The animals will be...
I was left with 'zombie' eyes and blindness from botched eyelash extensions
"I felt that I looked like a scary zombie and if I went out I'd scare little kids," said Haley Fetzer, 17, who went to get her eyelashes done before...
Wrong Wendy's order leads to shootout in Texas
Christian Ellis allegedly flew into a rage when his Wendy's drive-thru order was wrong, and unleashed fury and bullets on the fast food workers he believed mess up his meal.
Elon Musk’s 9-minute jet flight to San Francisco sparks outrage
Elon Musk’s private jet flew from San Jose to San Francisco which ended up being a 35-mile flight that lasted a total of nine minutes, according to Twitter users who...
‘Dumb’: New range of Shein jeans sparks controversy
A new jeans offering from retailer Shein has divided online commenters, with many labeling the style “weird” and “dumb”.
Attention teachers: Canva is offering free printing and shipping this Friday (but the last day to opt-in is today)
Not to be dramatic, but this design platform will change your life.
Elephant rips handler in half after working in extreme heat: report
The body of 32-year-old Supachai Wongfaed was found in a pool of blood after police responded to a rubber plantation in southern Thailand.
Controversy in the ring as boxer drops like a bag of rocks after savage sucker punch
Ruben Torres touched gloves with Cristian Baez, and then immediately proceeded to sock him in the face.
Spike in fentanyl overdoses leads US morgues to run out of space
Coroner’s offices across the country say it’s tough to keep up with the bodies piling up.
Kentucky school official compares parent to Hitler in 'Gender Queer' book clash
A Kentucky media specialist insisted a book that contained sex imagery should be taught to kids—which was challenged by a local mom as "pornography"—by invoking Adolf Hitler.
Capitol Records severs ties with 'virtual rapper' after N-word controversy
“We cannot let robots say n—-a in any form,” the diss track goes. “If we let robots say n—-a, that’s how robotic racism’s born.”
We built a cottage in our backyard and shipped it to the Bahamas
After becoming infatuated with the Bahamian island of Eleuthera, Miami architects Brillhart Architecture decided to have a house there, but they had to ship it first.
'Boyfriend haul' TikTok trend called out as 'racist,' compared to slave auctions
Be sure to read the reviews before buying into this disturbing trend.
Haunting video appears to show tourist being swept to her death by floodwaters
The Tucson tourist's body was finally found Monday, about 6 miles south of where she had been swept away by the Narrows, officials said.
Sisters looking to 'stand out' in crowded field of golf influencers
When Isabelle Shee joined forces with her younger sister Kat on social media two years ago, the longtime golf influencer had a specific mantra in mind.
Supermodel pleads for 'rescue' of abused NYC carriage horse
Supermodel Bella Hadid is asking for donations for Ryder, the New York City carriage horse that collapsed on a busy Manhattan street after being flogged by its driver earlier this...
The battle between the Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee of NYC Dem High Boomerism
The two veteran congress members, both born early in the Truman presidency, are as alike ideologically as two halves of a buttered bagel — but were forced to confront each...
Hungarian weather officials fired for 'inaccurate' forecast
On Monday, two top Hungarian officials were fired after a weather forecast for an important event in the country turned out to be inaccurate.
Ex-Russian mayor and Putin critic arrested for slamming Ukraine war
Yevgeny Roizman, the popular former mayor of Yekaterinburg, was arrested on Wednesday on a charge of discrediting Russia's military, which is illegal under a law that was adopted after the...
NBA stars completely let loose at wild birthday party
The Serbian hoopsters were seen living it up at the Lafayette Cuisine Club in Beograd as part of Bogdan Bogdanovic's 30th birthday festivities.
Texas church ordered to pay damages for illegal 'Hamilton' production
The production — dubbed "Scamilton" on Twitter — first made headlines when a video of Pastor Roman Gutierrez surfaced delivering a sermon equating homosexuality with addiction.
Twitter insists spam accounts fewer than 5% in response to SEC
The filing comes ahead of a highly watched legal showdown between Twitter and Elon Musk.
Website will pay pumpkin expert $1K to taste test Trader Joe's fall items
Personal finance advice site, FinanceBuzz, is paying the selected winner a $1,000 for the work and a $500 Trader Joe's gift card to cover the costs of the fall feast.
'Well-capitalized Seattle start-up': Jeff Bezos' job posting for Amazon from 1994 goes viral
"Well-capitalized Seattle start-up seeks Unix developers," read the title of the job posting written by Bezos, which is dated Aug. 22, 1994.
New dad asks to move back home to sleep away from his newborn
A new father is tired of being tired and has come up with an idea to combat his own lack of sleep, but others aren't so sure that's a marriage-friendly solution.
Rick Scott slammed for Italy yacht vacation after criticizing Biden's Delaware trips
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is facing backlash on social media after it was discovered he tweeted about Biden vacationing in Delaware from a yacht in Italy.
Michael Kay's ESPN radio return set as conspiracy theories, uncertainty swirl
Michael Kay is returning to his ESPN radio show, but for how long?
MLB fans revisit 'scene of the crime' after alleged public sex act
Oakland A's fans are ruthless. On Monday, fans showed up at RingCentral Coliseum to return to "the scene of the crime" in the stands, where a couple allegedly engaged in...
Emotional support alligator up for 'America's Favorite Pet'
An alligator from Pennsylvania is in the running for America’s Favorite Pet.
The other Joe: Sen. Manchin is the least popular politician in America: poll
Sen. Joe Manchin has emerged as the nation's most unpopular politician -- even surpassing President Biden, whose approval rating is slumping, according to a new poll.
Biden to send $3 billion in aid to Ukraine as country marks 6 months at war
Ukrainians held subdued Independence Day celebrations despite threats of Russian attacks.
Jason Momoa jokes he has a 'dad bod': I'm 'not really doing sit-ups'
"Trying to keep that dad bod going for a little bit longer," the "Aquaman" actor said.
Paralyzed, diaper-wearing cat is an online sensation with 73M viral views
Aoife's owner, Sabrina de Matteo, said the LA-based tabby has “stolen the hearts of millions of people.”
New York experiences sharpest drop in life expectancy in the US
New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Tuesday showed New York experienced the largest drop in life expectancy in the nation for its residents in 2020.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene claims she was 'swatted' over 'trans rights' stance
"Last night, I was swatted just after 1 am," the Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wrote on Twitter.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis bans ESG 'agenda' from state pension investments
Florida's resolution directs state fund manages to prioritize "the highest return on investment."
Video shows the moment woman is attacked by rabid fox
The shocking video first made the rounds on Facebook.
Biden announces student loan debt giveaway for up to 20M as GOP, experts warn of economic disaster
While President Biden's student loan plan is expected to limit debt forgiveness to those earning less than $125,000 a year, other specific details have yet to be released.
Shaq shamelessly flirts with radio host: 'Quite uncomfortable'
Shaquille O'Neal is always going to shoot his shot. On Tuesday, the NBA legend appeared on "The Kyle and Jackie O Show" in Australia and didn't hold back while airing...
Joe Rogan slams Hollywood's anti-firearm stance: 'Promote guns more than any other media'
"Isn’t it f--king wild that Hollywood in general is very anti-gun, but they promote guns more than any other media on the planet?" Rogan said.
Woman sues psychiatrist for OKing gender transition after just one meeting
After his first meeting with the teen, Dr. Patrick Toohey concluded that Jay Langadinos suffered from gender dysphoria and was fit for testosterone therapy, the document states.
It’s Virgo season! The zodiac's beauty, finance, fitness and more 2022 trends
Join celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas and some of his favorite celebrity tastemakers as they discuss what’s hot in fashion, music, hair, fitness, beauty, finance and more!
Horatio Sanz accuser claims Jimmy Fallon, Lorne Michaels were 'enablers' in sex assault
“Saturday Night Live” star Horatio Sanz was accused last year by a woman who claimed he sexually assaulted her when she was 17.
Crook steals $200K in jewelry in NYC smash-and-grab
A crook used a sledgehammer to shatter the front door of a Brooklyn jewelry store before pilfering a $200,000 stash from the shop, authorities said.
Scuba diver demonstrates how to prevent shark attack — on live shark
"When we're dealing with top predators like sharks, we also want to act like a predator," says Kayleigh Grant, a k a @mermaid.kayleigh to her 1.1 million TikTok followers.
Ex-Universal Orlando worker convicted of attempting to meet minor for sex
The man exchanged messages with an officer he believed to be a 15-year-old girl in February.
Heated benches-clearing incident between Astros, Twins takes bizarre turn
Things escalated quickly in a tense – and bizarre – scene during Tuesday night's game between the Astros and Twins.
These are the 12 best Amazon indie beauty brands to shop now
It's time to discover the undiscovered.
Inside the launch, big-money hopes for 'Ric Flair Drip' cannabis line
Ric Flair has been box office for a long time, but he thinks cannabis could be his most lucrative business venture yet. As The Post detailed in April, Flair entered...
We spoke to a biking expert about the best helmets to buy for every kind of cyclist
You can't ride safely without one of these hard hats.
Veteran doubles down on Rodgers against Mahomes
Sammy Watkins has caught passes from Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson, among others, throughout his NFL career. But as the veteran receiver recently shared, his new quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, "is...
Teary PM defends record, right to private life after partying scandal
An emotional Prime Minister Sanna Marin told a crowd in Finland on Wednesday that she never missed a single work meeting and had a right to a private life following...
You'll 'love' these tennis accessories, with rackets, shoes and more to 'match'
You'll "love" these top tennis picks.
'Everyone was drinking': Alcohol, storm behind crash that killed two college football players
The report by a Vigo County sheriff’s deputy also states that one of the two ISU students who survived the crash told officers the group of five students was returning...
'Sweeney Todd' revival starring Josh Groban headed to Broadway
A revival of the late Stephen Sondheim's musical "Sweeney Todd," starring singer Josh Groban, was announced Tuesday.
Only a select few can spot the number hidden in this optical illusion
It's like algebra for the eyes: Viral brain teaser enthusiasts are straining their brains trying to decipher this hypnotic optical illusion, which conceals a mystery number.
How Joe Douglas' work building up the roster could help the Jets' rivals
The Jets have improved their roster depth dramatically, but now that leaves them with some hard decisions before cutdown day.
Hall of Fame quarterback dead at 87
Dawson, who was recently put in hospice care, was elected into the Hall of Fame as both a player and a broadcaster.
UFC legend makes no excuses ahead of ONE Championship rematch
Demetrious Johnson, the former longtime UFC flyweight champion, will face ONE Championship 135-pound titleholder Adriano Moraes on Friday on Prime Video.
Elon Musk posts cryptic Disney tweet after Twitter whistleblower bombshell
The Tesla boss tweeted a photo of the Disney character Jiminy Cricket making a whistling gesture.
The Joe Schoen bets that are starting to pay off for the Giants
Trends are emerging from the Giants preseason, and, so far, the returns have been proimising for the new GM's moves.
Star QB 'removing' himself from Tom Brady 'motherf--ker' drama
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr was seemingly unfazed by Dana White's recent assertion that he helped negotiate...
Uvalde shooter spent a month in the morgue as funeral homes refused his body
body of Texas school shooter Salvador Ramos was stored for nearly a month as his family squabbled over who was responsible -- and Uvalde's funeral homes refused to deal with...
Take the favorite in this interleague matchup
Logan Webb will lead the Giants past the Tigers on Wednesday, Stitches predicts.
There's precedent for Kevin Durant and the Nets to figure this out
Kevin Durant has put aside his differences with the Nets for now, and if he follows the lead of another NBA legend, it just might all work out for the...
Trump celebrates 'ALL' endorsement wins in primary: 'Great candidates!'
He later added: "26 and 0 tonight, turning numerous tight races into big and easy wins. Overall for last 4 years, 98.4% on Endorsements!"
Comedian Dave Chappelle turns 49
Iconic and prolific comedian Dave Chappelle turns 49.
Tennis star gets engaged to coach in 'special place'
"Happy news we wanted to share with you guys ... I said 'yes' in my special place," said Petra Kvitova, 32, with a photo of the pair at the home...
Defiant Ukraine marks Independence Day six months after invasion
Public gatherings are banned in the capital Kyiv and a curfew is in force in the front-line eastern city of Kharkiv, which has weathered months of shelling.
Bryce Harper's first rehab game was unbelievable
With two big swings, Bryce Harper looked primed to join the Phillies in a pennant race.
Yankees star's return to lineup almost here
The expectation is Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton will be activated on Thursday to be the DH in the opener of a four-game series at Oakland.
Sean Connery's personal James Bond Aston Martin DB5 sells for $2.4M
The car had a pre-auction estimate of $1.4 to $1.8 million, but the winning bidder paid $2,425,000, which included a chauffeured drive in it by Formula One legend Jackie Stewart,...
MLB star yanked after pitching six no-hit innings
Astros ace Justin Verlander was totally fine leaving with a no-hitter intact after six innings against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.
Texas cops seize 10 bundles of pot following traffic stop turned car chase
18-year-old Azael Pena, was arrested and booked for marijuana possession in Cameron County, Texas.
Mets starter was cruising until he wasn't
Mets starter Taijuan Walker pitched four perfect innings Tuesday. The other wasn’t so perfect.
Dear Abby: I can't move on from my husband's seven-year infidelity
Dear Abby advises a woman who can't get over her husband's long-term affair, and counsels a woman not to date a man who's ghosted her several times.
Why Yankees didn't go with Aroldis Chapman in ninth
One-time Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman went from turning a corner to stuck in reverse.
Mets undone by questionable baserunning in loss
In a game in which each run mattered, the Mets cost themselves on the base paths Tuesday night.
Atlanta officers won't face charges in shooting death of Rayshard Brooks
Two white Atlanta police officers will not face charges after one shot and killed 27-year-old black man Rayshard Brooks during an arrest attempt two years ago, the prosecutor assigned to...
Immigrant girl who drown trying to come to US wanted to help disabled brother
“What she wanted, at her young age, was a better future for her little brother,” Sofia's aunt, Rosa Garcia, told a Guatemala news show. “She would tell him, ‘Little brother,...
4 relatives found dead in apparent murder-suicide in Massachusetts
All four individuals are believed to be related to each other, according to the Essex County District Attorney’s Office.
State and feds investigating mystery illness killing dogs in Michigan
The unidentified virus causes acute gastrointestinal problems and generally kills young dogs within three to five days. Symptoms include bloody diarrhea, vomiting and lethargy.
Alonso in middle of everything in Subway Series loss
It would have been a perfect ending if Pete Alonso had gotten one last at-bat with the game on the line. He was, after all, awfully active all night.
Yankees' trade deadline moves look a lot different now
As late as the final week of the 1996 season, the Yankees were still trying to rescind or redo a trade they had made a month earlier with the Brewers,...
Malliotakis, Rose set November rematch in Staten Island House race
Here they go again. GOP Rep. Nicole Malliotakis and Democratic former Rep. Max Rose will square off in November for the right to represent the Staten Island-based 11th Congressional District...
13-year-old girl charged in fatal beating of NYC cabbie Kutin Gyimah
The teen, who was charged with gang assault and theft of services, became the fourth suspect busted in the deadly Aug. 13 attack of the 52-year-old victim.
Nick Langworthy defeats Carl Paladino in ugly upstate GOP House primary
Carl Paladino/Nick Langworthy emerged victorious Tuesday after an ugly Republican primary in the redrawn 23rd Congressional District.
Democrat Pat Ryan wins 'bellwether' House special vote in Hudson Valley
Democrat Pat Ryan has won a special election for an open congressional seat north of New York City that has been called a national bellwether ahead of the November midterms....