September 12, 2019
Joe Biden's 'record player' gaffe draws laughs on Twitter
It's going to take a lot for Joe Biden to scratch this jeer-worthy comment from the record. The former vice president was teased on Twitter during Thursday night's Democratic debate...
Republican PAC airs ad showing AOC's face on fire during Dem debate
A Republican-affiliated political action committee aired a controversial TV ad during the Democratic primary debate that showed a picture of freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez burst into flames. The PAC, New...
Noah Syndergaard delivers possible olive branch to Ramos
Noah Syndergaard may be trying to shore up his relationship with Wilson Ramos one tweet at a time. Ramos is set to catch the Mets right-hander on Friday against the...
This Democratic debate was pure torture
It’s said that as the fourth hour of Otto Preminger’s Israel movie “Exodus” began at its premiere in 1960, the comedian Mort Sahl rose from his chair and said, “Otto,...
What to look for from Islanders in Year 2 of Barry Trotz era
Even with all those question marks on the roster at the end of last season’s surprising run to the second round of the playoffs, the Islanders managed to remain almost...
Thinned candidate field does little to energize snoozer of Democratic debate
HOUSTON -- A pared-down Democratic field took the debate stage Thursday night in Houston, pitting poll heavyweights like former Vice President Joe Biden and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren against each...
Signs for mayor's debate 'watch, watch party' up outside City Hall
He's fighting for your rights! From the couch! Posters mocking Mayor Bill de Blasio's quixotic presidential bid went up around City Hall Thursday -- inviting people to attend his "debate watch,...
Vanity Fair editor-in-chief hires exiled Esquire writers
The writers who recently embarrassed Esquire for spiking a story about an alleged sexual predator have landed at Vanity Fair as contributing editors. Maximillian Potter and Alex French went from...
Another Giants WR banged-up
An already thinned receiving corps for the Giants appears to be dwindling even further. Cody Latimer joined Sterling Shepard on the sidelines during practice Thursday, and both have been listed...
ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro wary of tech companies going after NFL rights
ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro said he would not be surprised to encounter competition from FANG when the next round of NFL television contracts expire in coming years. Facebook, Apple, Netflix...
See it: Two men captured pushing dead body on shopping cart through Harlem
Here's one thing you can't actually get at Target: a dead body rolled up inside a red carpet. Two men used a Target shopping cart to push a corpse through...
Donald and Melania warned son Barron not to vape
"First Kid" Barron Trump has been issued a presidential directive: Don't vape. President Trump on Thursday said that he and first lady Melania have warned their teen son about the...
Shakey Graves is the role this singer-songwriter was born to play
As Shakey Graves, singer-songwriter Alejandro Rose-Garcia hides behind the stage name rather than share his true self. Or does he? "I think the nice part is I have the option...
8 charged with running mail-order opioid business from Queens warehouse
Eight defendants have been arrested and charged with distributing “millions” of misbranded opioid pills imported from India, including Tramadol, and mailing them out to customers in what the feds describe...
Charred Conception dive boat ruins brought to surface by salvage crew
This charred hull is all that remains of the Conception after a devastating Sept. 2 blaze killed 34 people on board. The burned ruins of the doomed California dive boat...
Pelosi refuses questions as Judiciary Committee moves ahead on impeachment
A testy Nancy Pelosi ripped reporters Thursday for peppering her with questions about impeachment after the House Judiciary Committee approved rules for its investigation into President Trump. “I’m not answering...
'Hell, yes, we’re going to take your AR-15, your AK-47'
He didn't used an "F-bomb" -- but Beto O'Rourke was emphatic about taking away people's assault rifles during Thursday night's Democratic debate. "Hell, yes, we’re going to take your AR-15,...
Candidates warned not to swear at Democratic debate
Paging Beto O'Rourke. ABC News warned candidates at Thursday's Democratic debate in Texas to keep it clean -- just weeks after the former Texas congressman dropped an "F bomb" while...
Marcus Stroman's mechanical adjustments pay off
Marcus Stroman saw this kind of confidence with two Blue Jays teams that reached the postseason during his Toronto tenure. “It’s kind of unwavering,” the right-hander said after the Mets...
Group Nine Media owner acquires $50 million, preps for digital spree
Ben Lerer, the CEO of Thrillist owner Group Nine Media, just got $50 million to play with — and he’s planning to use at least some of that money to...
Butter Up! Dykstra draws blood from 'Bagel Boss' guy
They're not even in the ring yet and already "Nails" and the "Bagel Boss" have drawn first blood. Troubled Mets great Lenny Dykstra ripped “Bagel Boss” guy Chris Morgan’s shirt...
Julian Castro: I'm fulfilling Obama's legacy, not Joe Biden
HOUSTON – Julian Castro went on offense Thursday night and accused Vice President Joe Biden of being forgetful and not living up to the health care aspirations of President Barack...
City to install designated e-car chargers in all 5 boroughs
Watt the hell? The city wants to remove 100 parking spots to make way for charging stations for electric cars — even though they make up just 0.4 percent of...
Raj Rajaratnam spotted leaving $17.5M pad after prison release
Raj who? Eight years after his $70 million insider trading trial shook Wall Street, former Galleon Group founder Raj Rajaratnam is back in town — and trying his best to...
Nancy Pelosi won't answer questions about impeachment
A testy Nancy Pelosi walked out on reporters Thursday as they peppered her with questions about impeachment after the House Judiciary Committee approved rules for its investigation into President Trump....
What to look for from Devils after huge summer
It was a huge summer for the Devils, as they were gifted the No. 1-overall pick in the draft and took American center Jack Hughes, then added flamboyant defenseman P.K....
NYPD sergeants honored for heroics at ceremony in Brooklyn
When NYPD Sgt. Roger “RJ” Coleman saw a man with tattoos on his face and neck on a Manhattan subway platform back in May, he knew he was looking at...
Doctor: Why Sam Darnold's mono bout is a 'big deal'
Don’t expect to see Sam Darnold for a while. That is the opinion of Dr. David Chao, the former Chargers team physician who operates the website profootballdoc.com, after the Jets...
Trump says people want to work for him because he's 'a lot of fun'
A small crowd of people are practically tripping over each other to be the next national security adviser -- because "it's a lot of fun to work with Donald Trump,"...
NYC to let kids cut class in the name of climate change
Cut class for climate change! The Department of Education will excuse city kids who ditch school next Friday to partake in a Manhattan climate change protest, officials said Thursday. "TEN...
Yankees keep on winning and keep getting injured
DETROIT — After sweeping a doubleheader from the Tigers, the Yankees have won five of six as they head to their next series in Toronto. Unfortunately, they also sent three...
Man who found dead body in Harlem describes gruesome scene
The man who discovered a dead body rolled in a red carpet in a trash heap in Harlem Thursday morning described the gruesome scene, which he investigated because he saw...
Mets acing Dodgers test this weekend would put fear in LA
Noah Syndergaard pitches to Wilson Ramos on Friday night in a game in which every shake-off of a catcher’s sign and each shoulder slump will be dissected for meaning. Hyun-jin...
The perils of a president who wants to make deals
In the “fire and fury” phase of Trump’s presidency everyone worried that he’d impulsively start a war with North Korea. The worry should have been he’d, almost on a whim,...
Andrew Yang looking to reach voters with cold hard cash
HOUSTON - Andrew Yang is trying to attract voters using cold hard cash. At Thursday’s Democratic debate Yang announced that he plans to give $120,000 to 10 families over the...
Photographer plans to capture 30-year timelapse of NYC skyline
A photographer is proving that the one good thing about New Jersey — its view — is true. Joseph DiGiovanna is shooting a 30-year time-lapse of the New York City...
Supporting the president doesn't mean what it used to
Early Monday morning, Donald Trump tweeted: “94% Approval Rating in the Republican Party, a record. Thank you!” Where the president got this specific number remains a mystery. Recent polls by...
Feds charge three locked-up MS-13 members with 2017 Queens slay
Three reputed MS-13 members who are already behind bars on previous charges have been hit with a new indictment alleging that they knifed a 16-year-old rival gang member to death...
Cuomo's war on pipelines means pain for little people
Consider: You build a brand-new home or space for your business. It’s nearing completion but your application for natural gas service is denied. How is this possible? Shockingly, that is...
Injured Nick Foles has a long wait ahead of him
Nick Foles waited patiently for his chance, and now he'll have to wait some more. The newly minted Jaguars quarterback left the Week 1 matchup against the Chiefs with a...
Earth to animal activists: New Yorkers don't care about rats' 'rights'
In a sign they really don’t give a damn what the city’s reality-based community thinks, local animal-rights activists are slamming Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams for presenting a better rat...
Gary Sanchez can't escape Yankees' injury fate
DETROIT -- At this rate, the Yankees will cruise to the postseason, but might not have anyone left to play in them. On a day where Edwin Encarnacion left the...
Netanyahu exposes more of Iran's lies
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week offered fresh reason why the Iran nuclear deal was never good enough — namely, new proof that Tehran has been cheating on its...
Caroline Calloway's ex-BFF Natalie Beach denies they're colluding for fame
Many people think the viral rift between disgraced Instagram influencer Caroline Calloway and her ex-BFF/ghostwriter Natalie Beach isn't what it seems — and that the two are colluding to land...
(Some) reason for hope on NYCHA
Bart Schwartz, the federal monitor overseeing the City Housing Authority under Mayor Bill de Blasio’s deal with the feds, stopped by for a sitdown this week. He convinced us he’s...
Storm Area 51 festival canceled for fear of being 'Fyre Fest 2.0'
Alienstock, a sci-fi-themed music festival that was born out of a viral "Storm Area 51" meme, has officially been cancelled for fear the event would become a Fyre Festival-esque disaster....
Yet another 'Game of Thrones' prequel is coming
Brace yourselves: another prequel is coming. Deadline reports that HBO is “close to giving a pilot order” to yet another "Game of Thrones" prequel, this time about the origins of...
The top takeaways — and trends — from New York Fashion Week
In a week full of daring designs and much-welcome surprises, chic florals, eye-popping shades of green and cutting-edge glamour ruled the runways. The shows (almost) overshadowed the clothes Never have...
Almost half of us cry at work, sad survey finds
Need a tissue? Join the club.
Jets get some relief with Le'Veon Bell's MRI results
At least the Jets don’t have to worry about a significant injury to their star running back. Quarterback Sam Darnold may be out a while after being diagnosed with mononucleosis,...
Jurors see gruesome photos of two men who died in East Village blast
Manhattan jurors on Thursday saw the charred remains of two men who perished in the 2015 East Village gas explosion — as one victim’s devastated mother sobbed in the gallery....
Feral hogs from Canada may go hog wild in US: report
Packs of wild hogs from Canada appear to be edging closer to the US border — and wildlife officials are squealing over the ecological nightmare they could cause, according to...
Cops injured in Midtown brawl after teen hit by taxi
When police got to the scene at West 52nd Street and Eighth Avenue around 2:30 p.m., the crowd went after the cops and officers used spray to gain control.
Toronto film festival 2019: 'Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator' movie review
Looks like Bikram yoga may not be hot for much longer. Bikram Choudhury, the famous founder of the sweat-soaked practice, has come under fire in the U.S. for sex abuse...
Personal trainer tells woman she's 'way too heavy' for his class
A 350-pound woman was rejected by a personal trainer who said she was "way too heavy" for his fitness class. Lisa Parratt, 33, was mortified when workout instructor Gary Randall,...
Carl Icahn moving hedge fund to Miami, whether his workers like it or not
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn is moving to Miami next year — and his employees who don’t like it will be let go without any severance, The Post has learned. Icahn...
Jeepers! Scooby-Doo is turning the big 5-0
There was little fanfare around “ Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!” when CBS launched the Saturday-morning animated series about four crime-fighting teens and their talking Great Dane, Scooby-Doo. That was Sept....
Vincent Parco to sue Brooklyn DA over ‘false’ press release on sex-romp filming
Former TV gumshoe Vincent Parco plans to sue the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office over its announcement of his prison sentence for illegally filming a steamy sexcapade on behalf of a...
Warren’s misleading claims and other commentary
Libertarian: Warren’s Misleading Claims “Any time a politician makes an argument using a single, simple statistic, it is worth investigating its origins,” and “especially ... when that politician is Elizabeth...
Google Earth spots car in Florida pond — with remains of driver missing for 22 years
The remains of a Florida man missing for more than two decades were discovered in a sunken car -- thanks to Google Earth. An eagle-eyed resident of Lake Worth, Fla.,...
Rochester Archdiocese files for bankruptcy amid sex abuse claim obligations
The Catholic Archdiocese of Rochester Thursday filed for bankruptcy protection amid its massive financial and legal exposure to child sexual abuse claims. “This is a very difficult and painful decision,”...
Stony Brook professor stole $200K from cancer research: feds
A Stony Brook University professor pilfered grant money meant for cancer research and used it to pay for personal expenses, including mortgage payments on his house, federal prosecutors said Thursday....
'Slave Play' may be provocative, but it sure isn't selling tickets
The New York Times has a new darling: Jeremy O. Harris, whose “Slave Play” began previews Tuesday at the Golden Theatre after last year’s sold-out run at New York Theatre...
What Saquon Barkley is saying to rescue Giants from despair
The message from Saquon Barkley is not meant for his teammates, rather for anyone outside 1925 Giants Drive who see a franchise, their beloved franchise in many cases, that has...
More New Yorkers covered by health insurance: report
The number of New York state residents lacking health insurance has dropped for the eighth consecutive year -- bucking a national trend, according to new census data. The share of...
California dive boat crew were all asleep during deadly blaze: NTSB
The doomed California dive boat that killed 34 people when it burst into flames didn’t have a night watchman on duty to alert passengers of the disaster, according to a...
Steve Aoki's Cheating Dad and Backstreet Boys Collab
As a world-famous DJ, Steve Aoki enjoys a rock-star lifestyle. It comes complete with a private jet, Kanye West hangouts, summers of yachting, a brief marriage to an Australian model...
Cops looking for yet another subway pervert
The NYPD says a 28-year-old woman was seated on the northbound train at 125th Street and Lexington Avenue on Sept. 6 at around 10 p.m. when the creep started pleasuring...
Tom Petty's ex-wife outbid a 'superfan' for his childhood home
Just a few months after Tom Petty's childhood home in Gainesville, Fla., hit the market, the buyer has been revealed: the rock star's ex-wife, Jane Benyo Petty. The 1,300-square-foot house...
Rabid skunk attacks toddler during family BBQ
A rabid skunk went wild in a Boston-area backyard this week, sinking its teeth into a terrified 2-year-old girl and attacking firefighters who tried to battle it with a fire...
MTA hiring 500 new transit cops in wake of rising assaults
The MTA is hiring 500 new transit police to crack down on assaults and fare evasion on city subways and buses, it announced Thursday. The new recruits will help replace...
Assistant principal failed to act on Abel Cedeno knife warning: probe
An assistant principal at the Bronx school where Abel Cedeno fatally stabbed another classmate in 2017 failed to act when the boy's mom warned he was bringing knives to school...
'Country Music' uncovers stars' surprising backstories, scandals
Country music has always been known for its relatable tales of love and loss set against backdrops of hometowns, dive bars and winding roads. But it's not only the songs...
Conviction upheld for trader who bragged scam was like 'f--king Christmas'
Christmas just got cancelled for Mark Johnson. A New York appeals court on Thursday upheld a conviction against the ex-HSBC currency trader, who was found guilty in 2017 of masterminding...
Bronx bodega captive faced hellish torture: prosecutors
A Bronx man was subjected to hellish torture that saw a gun forced into his mouth, a lighter stuck in his face and death threats against his family during a...
Luke Voit flashes old power in easy Yankees win
DETROIT — After a stunning loss on Tuesday when they blew a six-run lead and a rainout on Wednesday, the Yankees finally beat the Tigers Thursday afternoon. They opened a...
Ex-cheerleader accused of killing baby bursts into tears receiving verdict
The former Ohio high school cheerleader accused of killing and burying her newborn girl days after prom was found not guilty of murder -- but was convicted for abuse of...
Mets keep up in wild-card race thanks to Citi homer bonanza
This seesaw Mets season moved back toward its pinnacle Thursday. Homers flying in every direction, Marcus Stroman finally delivering, a four-game sweep of a fellow wild-card contender. The Mets couldn’t...
Former FBI official Andrew McCabe facing prosecution over alleged lies about leaks
The Justice Department on Thursday moved closer to prosecuting former top FBI official Andrew McCabe, rejecting a request from his legal team to drop the charges that he lied to...
Subways hit highest 'on-time' rate in six years: MTA
Weekday subway trains are more punctual than they have been in six years, officials announced Thursday -- but warned the improvements will plateau without some high-tech upgrades. The MTA announced...
Edwin Encarnacion, J.A. Happ fall victim to Yankees' injury curse
DETROIT- By the time the Yankees had knocked off the Tigers, 10-4, in the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader, two key players were already on their way back to New...
Top NYPD spokesman stepping down for 'exciting' project
He will officially leave One Police Plaza on Sept. 20, and says he has a “large, exciting project” that he will soon announce.
Odell Beckham blames Gregg Williams for ordering 'life-changing' dirty hit on him
BEREA, Ohio — For Odell Beckham Jr., his first trip back to MetLife Stadium not wearing a Giants uniform represents “just another game,” he insisted. But going up against a...
Angry Success Academy parent petitions mayor for classroom space
A frustrated Success Academy parent delivered a petition with 11,000 signatures to City Hall Thursday, demanding classroom space in southeastern Queens. The charter school network contends that Mayor Bill de...
Retired NYPD cop kills himself at Orange County home
A retired NYPD sergeant committed suicide early Wednesday at his upstate New York home, police sources said. Jose Pabon, 49, shot himself in the head at his home in the...
Pete Alonso shaved his mustache mid-Mets game
Pete Alonso started Thursday’s game with a mustache, but ended it cleanly shaven. “I had very terrible at-bats before so I was like, ‘The mustache needs to go,’ as simple...
Dozens of stowaways feared dead in Congo train derailment: official
At least 50 stowaways were killed in southeastern Congo Thursday when a freight train derailed and pinned some beneath, a government minister there said — the latest rail mishap in...
PepsiCo will pay you to eat junk food with new cashback rewards
Cashing in by cashing back. PepsiCo has jumped on the cashback coaster by launching PepCoin, its first-ever digital cashback rewards program for faithful customers. The conglomerate's new cashback promotion offers...
Top women boxers set for MSG showdown
It’s not listed as the main event, but it might as well be considering the location and the two combatants involved. Two of the most prominent fighters in New York...
PewDiePie rescinds donation pledge to anti-hate group after fan backlash
YouTube star PewDiePie pledged to donate to an anti-hate group following criticism for peddling anti-Semitic content – then decided to pull his donation after backlash from his fans. PewDiePie, whose...
Tragic diary of 'Polish Anne Frank' will finally be published
The Nazis did not erase Renia Spiegel's life. Her diary, 700 pages across thread-bound school-exercise books, includes her final entry, on July 25, 1942. Five days later, the Polish adolescent...
Influencer called out for editing photos gets hired by editing app
The old adage “fake it ‘til you make it” has quite literally paid off for one Instagram travel influencer, who has been hired by the photo editing app she controversially...
Trump: John Bolton 'was holding me back!' on Cuba, Venezuela
President Trump on Thursday pushed back on the idea that former national security adviser John Bolton was too much of a hawk — asserting that it was Bolton who was...
Transgender deaths devastate families
LUMBER BRIDGE, NC — “Okay, Mommy. I love you.” That was Brenda Scurlock’s last text from her son, Avery, before he was shot eight times, his body abandoned in a...
Gag order issued in case of missing Connecticut mom Jennifer Dulos
A Connecticut judge issued a gag order Thursday in the Jennifer Dulos case, barring her estranged husband and lawyers from blabbing to the media. The order applies to prosecutors, Fotis...
Grammy darling Brandi Carlile is no 'Joke' as she gets set to headline MSG
After her early days as “a hustler ... playing four-hour sets in seafood restaurants and s--t,” Brandi Carlile was more than ready for her Grammy moment on music’s biggest night...
Alien hotspots around the world that aren't Area 51
If you're a fan of aliens but don't want the drama of the upcoming "Storm Area 51" event in Nevada, there are plenty of options for you domestically and internationally.
Cops arrest man who bashed Crown Heights rabbi with giant rock
Police have collared a 26-year-old man in connection with an assault of a rabbi in a Crown Heights park, cops said Thursday. Oneil Gilbourne allegedly smacked the 64-year-old in the...
Toronto Film Festival wrap-up: The best and worst movies
With 245 feature films showing this year, it's impossible to see everything at the bustling Toronto International Film Festival. But after a week of filmgoing and industry buzz, some themes...
Trump taunts Dems with anti-socialism ads ahead of debate
HOUSTON -- President Trump will stake out the skies at tonight's debate by flying a giant banner above his Democratic 2020 opponents. Trump will taunt the White House hopefuls with...
Rep. Chris Collins may not seek re-election amid trading scandal
The Buffalo GOPer made the comments outside Manhattan federal court, after saying he looked forward to being "exonerated" of charges stemming from his alleged insider trading scandal.
Panthers-Bucs fantasy football: Too soon to give up on Jameis Winston?
Thursday games traditionally are more sloppy and ugly than their Sunday brethren. Whether it is because of a lack of prep time on a short week or the fact it...
Nationals a good bet in this spot
Top 10 Democrats debate Thursday. Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and Kamala Harris will be joined by Andrew Yang, who made the cut and celebrated by crowd-surfing above his...
Here's how much money the average American spends on dating
The average American spends $121,082.40 on dating in their lifetime, according to new research. The poll of 2,000 Americans found that on average, dating will cost $168.17 a month. But...
Facebook expands new tool aiming to shrink 'news deserts'
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook is trying to coax “news deserts” into bloom with the second major expansion of a tool that exposes people to more local news and information. But...
Joe Biden touts Barack Obama's achievements in pre-debate video
Former Vice President Joe Biden released a video touting the achievements of the Obama administration and showing him and the former president exchanging high-fives just hours before the third Democratic...
Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump’s climate change views
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump gets some of his worst marks from the American people when it comes to his handling of climate change and majorities believe the planet is...
Antonio Brown catching Tom Brady passes in preparation for Patriots debut
Patriots star receiver Antonio Brown took passes from Tom Brady for the first time before the press on Thursday, hitting the practice field for a second straight day following a...
Cops identify man who allegedly hurled half-gallon of milk at NYPD cop
This guy’s an udder disgrace. Police on Thursday identified the man who they say hurled a half-gallon of milk at a cop in The Bronx last week — the latest...
Brexit won't block our bubbly, say French champagne makers
Makers of the sparkling wine say they have been stockpiling large numbers of bottles across the Channel in their biggest export market
Josh Ho-Sang his typical candid self at start of Islanders camp
Calling this is a make-or-break training camp for Josh Ho-Sang would be sounding like a broken record. This is, after all, the forward's fifth camp with the Islanders, including the...
Judge orders Sarah Palin's divorce documents to be sealed
Sarah Palin's divorce papers will go under wraps, a judge has ruled. Anchorage Superior Court Judge Una Gandbhir ordered that the case file be sealed from the public, following the...
AOC, Tlaib rip into 'ruthless and inhumane' ex-ICE boss
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez loudly banged a gavel to shut down ex-acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement director Tom Homan when he kept defending himself and his agency after she repeatedly told...
FBI investigating potential $35M payroll fraud in upstate New York
The FBI is investigating the sudden shutdown of an upstate payroll processing company that left countless workers across the country with negative bank balances amid the disappearance of up to...
Abandoned love hotel has a kinky UFO room and more
Take a tour of this abandoned Japanese love hotel, tucked away at an undisclosed location on Honshu island. Rooms were decorated with kinky themes — ranging from Disney to a...
Vegan activist accused of killing rabbits in 'rescue' mission breaks silence
A Spain-based vegan activist accused of causing the deaths of nearly 100 bunnies defended her disastrous rescue mission and told The Post Thursday that she's received "constant, extreme rape and...
Private school owner accused of beating, choking students pleads guilty
The founder of a private school in Georgia pleaded guilty this week to first-degree child cruelty after being accused of choking and beating eight students -- sometimes with a yardstick....
Health Dept. confirms 4 cases of West Nile Virus in NYC
Two of the cases are in Queens, while Brooklyn and Staten Island have each seen one case.
Letitia James tells at-home rape kit firms to stop selling products
Attorney General Letitia James has sent cease-and-desist letters to two at-home rape kit companies, demanding that they stop advertising and selling their products because of misleading marketing. James Wednesday sent...
The enormous black hole in our galaxy appears to be hungry
The supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy is suddenly gorging on interstellar snacks, according to researchers, who can't explain why it's suddenly so hungry. "We...
What it's like to be married to 'complete psycho' Skip Bayless
Skip Bayless is being called “nuts,“ a “complete psycho” and diagnosed with something known as “jinx demons.” The person making the allegations about Skip Bayless is … Skip Bayless. What...
A new storm could threaten hurricane-ravaged Bahamas
It's not going to get better in the Bahamas. Another storm is threatening the hurricane-ravaged archipelago, and will bring up to 8 inches of new rainfall in areas where rescue...
Jewish ex-professor sues Pace University for being 'pushed out' of job
Jonathan Gersch’s suit claims soon after 2016 all of the “observant Jews” and 50 percent of the 15-year-plus employees were let go.
The eerie way lightning killed these cows looks straight out of a sci-fi movie
Fifteen cows and eight calves were killed when lightning struck a cattle fence in Annona, Texas. The rancher who discovered the eerie sight said it was one of the "wildest...
Meet Trevor Siemian: The QB tasked with keeping Jets afloat
The Jets' season could rest on Trevor Siemian's shoulders. With Sam Darnold declared out for Monday night's game against the Browns and likely out multiple weeks with mono, the Jets...
Social media firms to testify on violent, extremist online content
WASHINGTON - Google, Facebook and Twitter will testify next week before a US Senate panel on efforts by social media firms to remove violent content from online platforms, the panel...
How Joe Biden can avoid screwing up tonight's debate
Tonight’s Democratic presidential debate is about one thing and one thing only: Joe Biden and his general fitness. Oh, sure, Elizabeth Warren will attack rich people, and Bernie Sanders will...
Helicopter evacuates pregnant woman off migrant ship
Malta’s armed forces airlifted a 9 months pregnant Nigerian woman and her husband from a charity-run ship carrying more than 80 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean Sea.
Lamborghini driver doing 131 mph tells cops he was 'just showing off'
A bro pulled over for doing 131 mph in a Lamborghini admitted he was "just showing off," according to cops. Officers in Newark, Ohio, could not hide their frustration at...
Proposal would buy one-way bus tickets for Seattle's homeless population
As the Seattle area tries to tackle its homelessness crisis, an official wants to spend $1 million to expand a strategy of buying bus tickets out of town for people...
US opens probe into Nissan Rogue automatic emergency braking
DETROIT — The U.S. government’s road safety agency is investigating complaints that the Nissan Rogue’s automatic emergency braking can turn on when no obstacle is in the way. The probe...
Tainted skin cream from Mexico leaves woman in semi-comatose state
A California woman fell into a semi-comatose state after using a tainted skin scream imported from Mexico -- the first such case in the US, officials announced this week. The...
Has another interstellar visitor been found?
From a galaxy far, far away… Astronomers believe a comet zooming in Earth’s direction could be the second interstellar object ever spotted in the solar system, according to reports Thursday....
Skydivers narrowly avoid midair collision with two F15 fighter jets
A pair of skydivers in the UK cheated death when they narrowly avoided colliding with two US F15 fighter jets that were flying in their airspace, new video shows. The...
Subway, bus fare evasion could be even worse than the MTA says
Fare evasion on subways and buses is soaring -- but could be even worse than the MTA has reported, according to the agency's watchdog. An investigation conducted earlier this year...
Mother of 3 making the unlikeliest tennis comeback yet
Kim Clijsters watched Serena Williams' latest amazing tennis comeback -- and now she's going to try to pull off her own, with two more kids at home and after several...
Everything you need to know about tonight’s Democratic debate
Ten of the Democratic presidential candidates will take the stage Thursday evening in Houston for the third debate, with former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Elizabeth Warren facing off...
Dallas man ran massive sex-trafficking operation: feds
A Dallas man turned hundreds of women into sex slaves in a massive trafficking operation that spanned seven years and sent victims from New York to Hawaii, according to federal...
The Jets' season is on the brink of implosion
Here are a few quick thoughts on the news that Jets quarterback Sam Darnold has mononucleosis and will miss Monday’s game against the Browns -- and likely several more weeks...
House panel approves rules for impeachment probe into Trump
The House Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved the rules for conducting its investigation into President Trump as the panel builds a case for impeaching the president. The 24-17 vote along...
Southeast Spain battered by worst storms on record, at least 2 dead
MADRID — A large area of southeast Spain was battered Thursday by what in some places was the heaviest rainfall on record, with the storms wreaking widespread destruction and killing...
Severino, Stanton returning with 'everything on the table' for playoff roles
DETROIT — When the Yankees open their next homestand, they should finally have some familiar faces back. Luis Severino is expected to start Tuesday against the Angels, which would be...
Random noises drive you nuts? 'The Sound of Silence' is for you
As any New Yorker knows, silence and the city seem mutually exclusive. But in the new sci-fi indie “The Sound of Silence,” two Brooklynites have conjured a man so tuned...
Nebraska confirms mosquito that can spread Zika, yellow fever
A type of mosquito known to spread illnesses such as Zika virus, yellow fever, dengue and chikungunya have been found in a Nebraska county, health officials announced this week.
PlayStation insists the 'X' button is really called 'Cross'
PlayStation is really in the cross hairs of this fierce debate. The gaming company's UK Twitter account has revealed that the controller's X button is officially called "Cross," not "X."...
Netanyahu denies report that Israel snooped on White House
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flatly denied on Thursday that his government planted surveillance devices near the White House to intercept cellphone calls from President Trump and other officials. The...
Vloggers held in Iranian prison for flying drone without permission
What could go wrong? A young travel-blogging couple driving across Asia and the Middle East — and posting aerial video footage online — is in custody in Iran for flying...
College won't punish students for blackface photo, citing First Amendment
Four college students in Colorado posted a photo of themselves in blackface, setting off outrage online -- but they won’t be disciplined because they’re protected by the First Amendment, university...
Popeyes: Just make your own chicken sandwiches
When Popeyes unveiled its new chicken sandwich last month, it unexpectedly took the US by storm, sparking a shortage that resulted in lawsuits and a "hangry" mob. Popeyes is working...
Author J.K. Rowling makes huge gift for MS research
The $18.8 million donation will be used for new facilities at a research center based at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.
Fotis Dulos pleads not guilty to new charges in missing mom case
Fotis Dulos made a brief appearance in Connecticut Superior Court following his rearrest last week in connection with Jennifer's disappearance.
Mom scores $255K settlement after being fired for demanding private pump room
A Staten Island nurse who sued her former employer for refusing to provide her with a private space to pump breast milk and then firing her for complaining will get...
Baby penguin to be raised 'genderless' by London aquarium
The young gentoo penguin, which has not yet been named, "will be the first of its kind in the history of the famous London aquarium not to be characterized as...
Antonio Brown agent's questionable defense against rape allegations
" I myself am a father. I have two children, two daughters, that I love very much, along with my wife. I wouldn't be doing this interview if I didn't...
Hillary Clinton reads her emails at Venice art exhibit
So that's what happened to Hillary Clinton's emails. The 2016 Democratic presidential nominee sat behind a replica of the Oval Office's Resolute Desk and thumbed through printed copies of her...
Fantasy football Week 2 plays: Don't panic on Cam Newton, Julio Jones
Welcome to overreaction week in the NFL! Here's how to plot your Week 2 fantasy football lineups after some surprises and disappointments to start the season. – Cam Newton, QB,...
Satellite images reveal extent of air pollution caused by Amazon fires
Destructive blazes in the Amazon rainforest are spewing a toxic brew into the air and causing a spike in air pollution, new satellite images from the European Space Agency show.
Kobe Bryant has the most savage breakdown of daughter's basketball team
https://www.instagram.com/p/B2SC-p6nN2y/?utm_source=ig_embed Kobe Bryant still takes basketball seriously. Appearing with his daughter's AAU team on Instagram, the Lakers legend commended six girls in the picture for working out with him, then...
Law firm Weil Gotshal bans longtime client from its cafeteria
An unusually cozy relationship between white-shoe law firm Weil Gotshal & Manges and one of its longtime clients has soured — and cafeteria privileges have been revoked. “Weil informed us...
Turns out famed skeletons of 'Lovers of Modena' were both dudes
Scientists have revealed that a pair of hand-holding skeletons, whose gesture of love has been preserved in mud for 1,500 years, were both male. A new DNA test helped researchers...
'Ride or die' couple survives bloody crash to have Harley-themed wedding
This couple was hellbent for leather and lace.
'They're targeting us': Parents and teens praise decision to ban flavored e-cigs
Big Apple parents -- and their high school-age kids too -- said Thursday they were thrilled that President Trump will ban flavored e-cigarettes. “I’m totally in favor of the ban,...
Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax files $400M defamation suit against CBS
Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax is suing CBS News for $400 million, claiming that the embattled network conducted interviews with women accusing him of sexual assault to repair its own...
Democrats not in Thursday's debate are desperate to stay relevant
WASHINGTON -- The 10 Democrats who didn't qualify for Thursday's debate are doing everything they can -- bad jokes and all -- to keep the spotlight on themselves. For Montana...
Concerns rise over tainted sewage sludge spread on croplands
LAPEER, Mich. — For more than 20 years, the eastern Michigan town of Lapeer sent leftover sludge from its sewage treatment plant to area farms, supplying them with high-quality, free...
How to make a career out of copywriting
Being able to string together words with ease isn’t just handy for emailing your boss. You can actually turn your writing hobby or passion into a lucrative career. And it’s...
Men flash guns at McDonald’s over cold burgers
These hot-headed McDonald's patrons really lost their cool. Two Florida customers brandished guns at a McDonald's drive-thru worker after complaining that their food was cold, authorities said. Jawan Davis and...
KFC is offering couples chicken-themed weddings
Nothing says “I love you” like 11 herbs and spices. Couples in Australia looking to get married by next spring have the opportunity to have a Kentucky-fried wedding. This includes...
NJ teacher busted for sex with student after her kids confront her
A depraved New Jersey substitute teacher charged with having sex with a 14-year-old pupil was busted when her own children had a heated confrontation with her about the long-running abuse,...
Le'Veon Bell getting MRI as Jets offense falls apart
The Jets' offense could be in awful shape Monday night. In addition to Sam Darnold being out against the Browns with mono, Le'Veon Bell isn't practicing Thursday because of a...
Woman's bizarre explanation for why she's innocent in motel guard shooting
A Baltimore woman shot at a motel security guard who mistook her loud sex for a fight -- but denies it was attempted murder because she is too good a...
Missing 5-year-old New Mexico girl found dead
A 5-year-old girl who went missing in New Mexico over the weekend was found dead three days later, according to a new report. Renezmae Calzada, of Espanola, was discovered Wednesday...
Scientists create rhino embryos in effort to save species from extinction
Scientists have succeeded in creating two embryos of the near-extinct northern white rhino as part of an international effort to save the species, which is down to just two animals...
9/11 victim's son who ripped Ilhan Omar says her comments 'tore my heart apart'
The son of a woman killed on 9/11 who slammed Rep. Ilhan Omar at the annual Ground Zero memorial service over her comments related to the terror attacks said that...
China signals interest in US agricultural goods, offering new hope in trade war
Chinese companies have begun looking into the prices of US agricultural goods, a development that comes a day after Washington and Beijing eased tariffs and signals a possible easing in...
Gene-editing shows promise as HIV cure in early tests
Scientists are reporting the first use of the gene-editing tool CRISPR to try to cure a patient’s HIV infection by providing blood cells that were altered to resist the AIDS...
Mono sidelines Sam Darnold vs. Browns — and likely longer
Adam Gase walked into Thursday’s press conference and warned reporters of bad news. “Is the building burning down?” he was asked. “Close,” the first-year Jets coach responded. There was no...
USA basketball team hits rock bottom
DONGGUAN, China — The US came to China looking to again be the best in the world. It'll go home with the worst tournament showing in program history. Such is...
Dead man found rolled up in red carpet outside Harlem Starbucks
A man’s lifeless body was found rolled up inside a red carpet and dumped outside of a Starbucks in Harlem early Thursday, police said. The gory discovery was made by...
Terrifying video shows airplane engine on fire after bird strike
Dramatic video shows flames bursting from a Canadian jet's engine -- a scare so terrifying that passengers started writing goodbye messages to their loved ones. The video shot inside a...
Former NFL safety shot dead in grandmother's backyard
A former Cincinnati Bengals defensive back visiting his grandmother in California was shot dead this week in her backyard, relatives said. Terrell Roberts, who appeared in 23 games for the...
LeBron James takes a 'Taco Tuesday' loss
LeBron James got dunked on by the US Patent and Trademark Office. The Los Angeles Lakers star's request to trademark "Taco Tuesday" through his company LBJ Trademarks was denied Wednesday,...
Carnival brawl sends kids running in terror
A fight broke out at the Tennessee Valley Fair in Knoxville. Watch as the group of brawling adults punch each other and crash into the “Kiddie Land” section of the...
College basketball coach cleared of discrimination claims in dreadlocks dispute
An internal review did not substantiate allegations of racial discrimination against an Arkansas college basketball coach by a former player who said he was booted from the team because of...
Where Rangers are at in final contract standoff
Brendan Lemieux’s agreement on a one-year contract worth $925,000 on Wednesday night leaves Tony DeAngelo as the lone unsigned Ranger hours before training camp opens Thursday with medicals. Pat Brisson,...
'Emotional' time at WFAN after Chris Carlin's exit
It was the morning after at WFAN following the abrupt exit of mid-day host Chris Carlin. Carlin announced on Twitter on Wednesday that it was his last day on the...
Stock futures rise as Trump delays China tariffs
Stock index futures rose Thursday after President Trump said the United States would delay scheduled tariff hikes on billions worth of Chinese imports, cooling tensions that have battered financial markets...
Megachurch pastor killed himself hours after officiating funeral of suicide victim
The California megachurch pastor who killed himself Monday night officiated the funeral of a suicide victim just hours before taking his own life. Jarrid Wilson, a pastor with the Harvest...
Epstein lost interest in pregnant victim, made her recruit underage girls
One of Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex abuse victims said she brought him at least 70 underage girls after he lost interest in her when she became pregnant, according to a...
El Paso shooting 'hero' honored by Trump actually made it all up
A man who claimed that he hurled bottles to distract the El Paso Walmart gunman -- and was even honored by the White House for his actions -- lied about...
Top CEOs urge GOP-controlled Senate to take action on guns
Scores of the nation's top CEOs are urging the Republican-controlled Senate to take action to curtail gun violence after the mass shootings in Texas and Ohio. “Doing nothing about America’s...
An earful of music events in NYC from Disney to 'Psycho'
Keep the beat alive this weekend in NYC with these musical events. Princess costumes are encouraged at "Be Our Guest," Gramercy Theatre's Disney-themed DJ night. That's just one of five...
The best bags, shoes and belts for fall
While belts aren't exactly a startling concept, layering your look with an embellished one has never been more en vogue. For fall, major fashion houses offered ideas aplenty on how...
Dolce & Gabbana becomes the first luxury house to offer inclusive sizing
Celeb-favorite fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, whose fans include Kate Middleton, Kylie Jenner and Daisy Ridley, are now making their glamorous garments available in expanded sizes that range...
Kenneth Cole launches 'Mankind Legacy' scent
Designer Kenneth Cole is very specific when it comes to his scents. "It should not arrive before you or linger when you’re gone," Cole tells Threads. "It should just feel...
Why Savannah Miller is fed up with Cinderella wedding gowns
If you're going to buy a Savannah Miller wedding gown, toss your Disney dress dreams out the window. "For me, the major thing is that the bride feels comfortable and...
MIT whistleblower says staffers called Epstein 'Voldemort'
The whistleblower behind the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Jeffrey Epstein donation scandal said her "job was to protect secrets" -- and recalled how female staffers mocked him as "Voldemort." Signe...
Worker falls to his death after box truck slams into his cherry picker
An electrical contractor was killed early Thursday when a box truck clipped his cherry picker in Queens and sent him plummeting to the street, police said. José Polanco, 59, of...
Man arrested for stealing school buses for joyride: sheriff
LIVINGSTON, La. — Authorities in Louisiana say a man has been arrested for stealing two school buses and taking them for a joyride. Online jail records say 30-year-old Zachary Anderson...
Suspect in Polish slaying killed by police outside Berlin
BERLIN — German police shot and killed a man who had fled from Poland after allegedly killing a woman there, when he pulled a gun on them after they pulled...
Man gets death sentence for killing daughter and her mom
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man convicted of fatally stabbing his 4-year-old daughter and her mother outside their Ohio home has been sentenced to death. Twenty-six-year-old Kristofer Garrett was sentenced Wednesday...
Raccoon that attacked 3 in Westchester tests positive for rabies
A raccoon that attacked three people in Westchester has tested positive for rabies, according to authorities. "#RABIES ALERT," the Westchester County Department of Health warned on social media as it revealed...
People are buying your lost airline luggage for dirt-cheap
One man's lost luggage is another man's treasure. At the Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama, bargain hunters find designer names at dirt-cheap prices — thanks to lost bags that...
Yankees not quite ready to call up Dellin Betances
DETROIT — Dellin Betances is getting closer to making his season debut with the Yankees, but the right-hander will continue his rehab assignment with Double-A Trenton for now. Manager Aaron...
'Teaching moments:' Yankees trying to stay positive with Clint Frazier
DETROIT — Clint Frazier was set to be back in left field before Wednesday’s rainout despite a pair of bad throws — and decisions — in Tuesday’s loss when he...
Steven Matz is right at home at Citi Field
Steven Matz at Citi Field has become a deadly combination. Given an early five-run lead, the left-hander from Long Island was yet again at his best at home. Matz delivered...
Terry Collins gets another job with the Mets
Terry Collins is returning to the Mets’ organization, The Post’s Joel Sherman reported. Collins will be coming back as a senior adviser for player personnel. The 70-year-old Collins led the...
Married murder suspects captured in Arizona after weeks on the lam
A pair of 50-plus-year-old married murder suspects were busted in Arizona on Wednesday night after weeks on the lam since escaping police custody in New York, a report said. Blane...
Walmart rolls out unlimited grocery delivery subscription
Walmart is rolling out an unlimited grocery delivery subscription service this fall as it races to gain an advantage in the competitive fresh food business. The service will charge an...
Mets' Pete Alonso wasn't about to let MLB stop his 9/11 tribute
His first thought was to get custom baseball caps with a 9/11 theme, but Major League Baseball blocked the idea with a mile of red tape, so Pete Alonso came...
Watch: Suspects steal elderly woman's wallet while grocery shopping
A pair of heartless thieves were caught on camera snatching an elderly woman’s wallet as she was shopping at a California grocery store, authorities said. The suspects, two women, are...
LA deputy attorney murders wife, son before killing himself: cops
A deputy city attorney from Los Angeles shot his wife and son on Wednesday -- killing them both inside of his home -- before turning the gun on himself, cops...
Ex-football player gets more than 50 years behind bars for murdering classmate
A Maine man who used to play football at West Virginia University and in Europe will spend the next 58 years behind bars for murdering a 19-year-old former classmate. Jalique...
Train engineer who caused fatal 2016 Hoboken crash wins job back
The NJ Transit engineer who caused the deadly Hoboken train crash of 2016 will soon be back at the helm -- on a "one-time, last chance basis" -- after winning...
Brewers' Mike Moustakas belts 2 HRs on first day without Yelich
MIAMI — Mike Moustakas celebrated his 31st birthday in style. He homered twice, including a tiebreaking, two-run shot in the ninth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Miami Marlins...