April 3, 2019
Texas bans clergy from executions after Supreme Court ruling
DALLAS — Texas prisons will no longer allow clergy in the death chamber after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the scheduled execution of a man who argued his religious freedom...
MMA fighter, girlfriend indicted on murder charges
BELTON, Texas — An MMA fighter and his girlfriend were indicted on capital murder charges in Texas in the killings of two people whose bodies were found in a shallow...
Cops called in fake bomb threat to plant cameras in massage parlor, Kraft attorneys claim
Cops reportedly made a fake bomb threat to gain entry to a Florida massage parlor so they could install the hidden cameras that captured New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft...
Beyond the games: Top subplots to watch in the Final Four
MINNEAPOLIS — Four are left. A quartet no one expected. Football schools wearing a 3 seed (Texas Tech) and a 5 seed (Auburn) are in their first Final Four. Top...
Facebook reportedly paying British newspaper for positive sponsored articles
Facebook is paying a British newspaper to publish a slew of glowing articles about the company, according to a report published Wednesday. The sponsored articles in The Daily Telegraph will...
GOP goes 'nuclear' to speed up Trump nominees' confirmations
Republicans invoked the controversial “nuclear option” Wednesday by changing Senate rules to speed up confirmation of President Trump’s nominees. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell moved to cut debate on executive appointments...
Rangers give 'embarrassing effort' in ugly loss to Senators
The New York Rangers looked like a team playing out the string. Brady Tkachuk had a goal and an assist and the Ottawa Senators earned a 4-1 win against the...
More women come out against Joe Biden after his public apology
Three more women have come forward with accounts of inappropriate touching involving former Vice President Joe Biden, a report in the Washington Post said Wednesday. The women — Sofie Karasek,...
Carl Icahn sold stake in Lyft before company's IPO: report
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn sat out the wild ride that has been the Lyft initial public offering. Icahn quietly sold his 2.7 percent stake in the money-losing ride-sharing company before...
High Times owner hopes stoner mag will see green with new CEO
The debt-laden owner of stoner magazine High Times has tapped an entertainment executive to be its new chief as it seeks to compete in the increasingly crowded marijuana marketplace through...
Islanders could get key piece back in time for playoffs
SUNRISE, Fla. — The clear explanation of an injury probably made Lou Lamoriello shudder, but the news itself probably made the Islanders president smile. Lamoriello is adamant about disclosing as...
Nets have no more playoff cushion after loss to Raptors
The Nets got another potential playoff preview on Wednesday. And got another loss making that postseason road tougher and tougher. Brooklyn’s 115-105 loss to the Raptors before a sellout crowd...
A tax so high it might just take your breath away
This column contains an idea that will take your breath away, not to mention most of your money. But don’t worry, our elected officials will never think of it. Let...
Yankees call up replacement for Troy Tulowitzki
Thairo Estrada is getting his chance in the majors much sooner than anyone could have anticipated. The 23-year-old infielder, who was shot during a robbery attempt in his native Venezuela...
Why healthy jobs growth numbers could rile the markets
Wall Street is pretty sure that job growth increased to more-normal levels in March after very disappointing growth the month before. The Federal Reserve seemed to react vigorously to only...
You could win a chance to sleep in the Louvre with Airbnb
Now you can Airbnb a night at the museum. Airbnb has launched a contest with the historic Louvre in Paris that will allow one lucky person and a guest to...
Nets give general manager Sean Marks an extension
The Nets have locked up general manager Sean Marks with a contract extension, multiple sources told The Post. The Nets also are on the verge of agreeing to extensions for...
AOC mocks Trump's tax return response: 'We didn't ask you'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took a shot at President Trump’s response to Monday’s congressional request for his tax returns, tweeting “we didn’t ask you.” The twitter jab from the freshman congresswoman...
Knox, Robinson have reversal of fortunes as Knicks fall again
ORLANDO, Fla. — This was a rookie role reversal, and the way it actually was expected to be. For one night, Mitchell Robinson looked like a second-round project center and...
Bob Knight lauds Texas Tech protege Chris Beard: 'He's done pretty damn good'
MINNEAPOLIS — Chris Beard has described his decade under Bob Knight at Texas Tech as a doctoral program in coaching. Every day, he joked, was like getting a Ph.D. His...
Missing teacher vanished after husband received divorce papers: lawyer
The lawyer for a missing Staten Island teacher said he fears the worst because she disappeared less than 48 hours after her allegedly abusive husband — who was arrested Wednesday...
Jacob deGrom strikes out 14, blasts HR as Mets sweep Marlins
MIAMI — Now he’s Jacob deBomb. If it isn’t enough the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner is showing early signs he can match or surpass last season’s mastery, Jacob...
De Blasio rants that feds are to blame for NYC's problems
Mayor Bill de Blasio blamed the federal government for nearly all the city’s problems Wednesday. We’re in the “dead-ball era of federal government,” de Blasio told a Midtown summit on...
Bladder cancer drug shortage is stressing patients out
Dire shortages of a crucial drug for treating bladder cancer are hitting patients nationwide for the second time in three years — leaving some fearing for their lives. Bob Field,...
Cabbie accused of hitting pedestrian gets no-jail plea deal
A mentally ill cabbie accused of intentionally plowing into a Chelsea pedestrian landed a no-jail plea deal Wednesday — after a high-powered defense attorney took his case pro bono. Defendant...
Yankees make bad history by setting team strikeout record
The Yankees had already been struggling offensively, but Wednesday they made the wrong kind of history. The Bombers struck out 18 times against four Tigers pitchers, setting a new club...
'Diversity cop' cleared of sexual abuse charges
An officer accused of grabbing the backside of a police sergeant's wife has been cleared of charges because authorities had the wrong guy, police sources told The Post. Tauseef Malik,...
Scott Stringer demands DOT take over city's ferry system
Comptroller Scott Stringer demanded Wednesday that the Department of Transportation take over the city's ferry system following reports of ballooning costs. “The Economic Development Corporation’s contract with NYC Ferry operator...
It's official: Ja Morant declares for NBA draft
Murray State star guard Ja Morant announced during a press conference Wednesday that he is declaring for the June 20 NBA Draft. This news wasn't a surprise because the electric...
'Killing Eve' review: This deathmatch is still relentless
"Killing Eve” was the biggest surprise of last year’s TV season and was one of the few shows that left us wanting more after its 8-episode run on BBC America....
Evan Engram set for 'challenge' on post-Odell Beckham Giants
It was not a shock, Evan Engram said, to see Odell Beckham Jr. traded away, but it was a bit jarring, and the Giants starting tight end said, “Losing a...
Jury awards whopping $22M to worker who fell from Henry Hudson Bridge
An iron worker who was horribly injured when he fell 13 feet while working on the Henry Hudson Bridge was awarded $22 million by a Bronx jury after a 10-year...
Lawmaker hit by 'Egg Boy' censured for blaming New Zealand mosque shootings on Muslims
An Australian politician best known for attacking a teenager on live television after having an egg smashed on his head has been censured for his Islamophobic comments on the New...
Trump 'not concerned at all' about Mar-a-Lago security
WASHINGTON — President Trump told reporters Wednesday that he’s “not concerned at all” about the security situation at Mar-a-Lago. Trump said he had seen the story about Chinese national Yujing...
Docs see surge in moms' broken noses from hard-slugging tots
It turns out strap-on carriers and cuddling can be risky.
Nike to add perks to super-successful customer loyalty program
Nike is ramping up its loyalty program as it finds that customers who use its app are not just loyal but also big spenders. The shoemaker is testing a slew...
Portable potty for toddlers turns sidewalks into open-air toilets
When Anna Rascouët-Paz gets ready to go out, she makes sure she has the essentials: keys, MetroCard, snacks for her 4-year-old twins and — most important — her Potette, a...
Don’t pretend every cop can play social worker
Some critics of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s ThriveNYC initiative have taken aim at the progress of the NYPD’s Crisis Intervention Training, or CIT, program. And while the de Blasio administration...
The abortion exposé the left couldn’t silence
They gave the movie an “R” rating, which meant the trailer could only run before “R”-rated movies, and no one younger than 17 could see it without a parent’s permission....
It looks like Islanders know which goalie will start playoffs
SUNRISE, Fla. — Any time Robin Lehner has been asked about being the Islanders' No. 1 goalie, he has basically balked. He has invoked the company line time and again,...
The bonkers assault on Joe Biden
Creepy, handsy Uncle Joe Biden, who had the temerity to hug, kiss and space-invade a smattering of unsuspecting women and girls — some of whom dug it while a few...
Teen tells police he is Illinois boy who went missing in 2011
A teenager told police on Wednesday that he was the boy who vanished in Illinois in 2011, and that he had just escaped from two kidnappers, authorities said. The 14-year-old...
More proof of Iran’s perfidy
The case for getting tougher with Iran grows daily, and Tuesday offered a two-fer: The State Department blamed Tehran for the deaths of hundreds of US servicemen in Iraq, while...
Is college worth the cost? Degree-less millennials say no
Between Hollywood’s splashy college admissions scandal and the $1.5 trillion Americans currently owe in student loans, people will do just about anything for a fancy college degree. But is higher...
Cuomo’s strange start on ‘MTA reform’
It was 2 a.m. Monday when the state Senate confirmed Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s choice as the new MTA board chairman, which is a pretty strange way to start what the...
House Democrats formally ask IRS to turn over Trump's tax returns
The House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday formally requested that the IRS turn over President Trump’s tax returns. In a letter to the IRS, committee chair Rep. Richard Neal...
It’s sad to see 2020 Dems kissing Sharpton’s ... ring
If he beckons, they all come — the Democratic presidential field, that is, to bow down and pay homage to Al Sharpton. No fewer than 12 members of the 2020...
Rabbi who cursed out congregants allegedly rigged synagogue election: suit
The rabbi of a historic Chelsea synagogue — who was sued last year by his own congregants for trying to freeze out elderly members in the winter — is being...
Sandy Alderson's drafts grew into surprise asset for 2019 Mets
Sandy Alderson exited with a mixed legacy as Mets general manager. He helped bring stability at the worst of the Wilpons’ Madoff crisis and forged rosters good enough to reach...
Bronx man envisions hotel on city's barren Rat Island
Dreaming of some rest and relaxation — on a tiny island in The Bronx? Plans are afoot to build a yoga, canoeing or fishing retreat on Rat Island, a 2½-acre...
Men are having a lot less sex and dating apps are to blame
Evan Pipta is 28, single and looks pretty good on paper: He has a job as a software developer, likes rock climbing and electronic music and lives in trendy Greenpoint....
Farrell, Saunders market Hamptons estates including $50M ‘Sandcastle’
In the Hamptons, developer Joe Farrell has tapped brokerage Saunders & Associates to market 19 properties worth a total of $200 million. The listings include a mansion named Sandcastle, Farrell’s...
Hurricane Sandy relief worker pleads guilty to pocketing $109K
A disaster relief worker took a plea deal Wednesday for pocketing $109,000 in funds earmarked for superstorm Sandy victims. Regina Lewis, 32, pleaded guilty to second-degree grand larceny in exchange...
Yankees close ugly homestand with strikeout-fest loss to Tigers
The Yankees opened the season with a pair of series against teams that figured to be among the worst in the majors. Six games into 2019, and it’s actually the...
Why so many NYC buildings boast tin ceilings
New York’s mot beloved architectural innovation might be among its most overlooked: the humble tin ceiling. Today, people view the geometrically embossed covering with rosy nostalgia. But tin ceilings came...
This once bleak Tennessee town is going full steam ahead
So you’re plotting the greatest belated Spring Break getaway ever ... might I suggest sultry southern Appalachia? Wait. Why are you running away? Just hear me out. Fun facts: At...
Bidding for condo in former Tribeca corset factory heats up after auction ends
While no one bid on a condo at 6 Cortlandt Alley in Tribeca that was up for auction last fall with a minimum reserve of $4.75 million, a bidding war...
Mother of two shot in front of family at drive-up ATM
A pleasant night out for a Kentucky mother of two spiraled into a nightmare after she was shot at an ATM drive-up in front of her family, according to WAPT...
Celebrity hatmaker wants $8M for Chelsea townhouse
Hats off to top milliner Patricia Underwood, who has collaborated with designers like Ralph Lauren and whose looks have been worn by celebrities including Nicole Kidman and Penelope Cruz. After...
The Hamptons’ historic Bee Cottage is on the market again
East Hampton’s Bee Cottage, at 11 Fithian Lane, is on the market for $3.49 million. The charming three-bedroom, three-bathroom residence is 2,478 square feet and comes with a pool —...
Jenny Lumet lists West Side home for $2M
Award-winning actress and screenwriter Jenny Lumet — daughter of late director Sidney Lumet and granddaughter of late singer and activist Lena Horn — is listing the home she shares with...
‘Walking Dead’ star buys $2.85M Manhattan apartment
“The Walking Dead” actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan owns a working farm complete with livestock in the Hudson Valley, where he lives with his actress wife, Hilarie Burton, and their two...
Massive Brooklyn blaze leaves 19 firefighters injured
A massive blaze tore through a Brooklyn apartment building Wednesday, injuring 19 firefighters and four others, authorities said. The flames erupted at 4:45 p.m. in a six-story apartment building on...
David Robertson is an absolute mess with Phillies
The big-name Phillies free agent is living up to his $330 million. The smaller-name former Yankee is struggling. Through three appearances, David Robertson has been dreadful for Philadelphia, allowing at...
Troy Tulowitzki likely headed to IL as Yankees' injury woes grow
It had been more than 24 hours since their latest injury, so perhaps the Yankees were playing on borrowed time. Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki became the latest to join the walking...
De Blasio names 'expert panel' on re-building BQE
Back to the drawing board. Mayor de Blasio named an “expert panel” Wednesday to examine options for rebuilding the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway following angry protests over a plan that would shut...
Kofi Kingston knows WrestleMania title shot isn't just about him
There are moments Kofi Kingston has to stop himself. The New Day member is set to have his first singles match for the WWE championship during his 11 years with...
Democrats are so afraid to piss off Al Sharpton
How is Al Sharpton — the Jussie Smollett of civil rights — still a kingmaker? This week, nearly every single Democratic candidate for president — save the otherwise-distracted Joe Biden...
Union blames patrol cutbacks for vandalized van near Family Court building
A van for Manhattan courts was vandalized Monday night while it was parked just a block away from a Family Court building, according to law enforcement sources. The New York...
13-year-old brought to tears after getting into his dream school
Watch the emotional moment this 13-year-old boy found out he got into his dream school, De La Salle High School in Concord, California. Terrance Carr, who goes by Josh, will...
Rival posts racy Conor McGregor photo with 'rapist' accusation
Conor McGregor went after the wife of UFC rival Khabib Nurmagomedov and the response was quick and fierce. Nurmagomedov, 30, posted a racy photo of McGregor on Wednesday afternoon with...
Bronx high school teacher arrested for possessing child porn
A high school teacher accused of possessing child pornography that included boys as young as 3 years was arrested Wednesday morning at his apartment in the Bronx, police said. Jonathan...
Komodo Island to close to tourists because people keep smuggling Komodo dragons
The famed Komodo Island in Indonesia is closing to the public because visitors have been stealing Komodo dragons -- one of the most endangered species in the world.
Jason Witten: You guys didn't run me off ESPN
Jason Witten insists he didn’t leave his shaky turn in the broadcast booth for the familiarity of the playing field due to the criticism he received over his rookie year...
Another baby dies in botched circumcision
A baby died after a botched attempt to circumcise him at home -- the third such tragedy in Italy in recent months, local media reported. The baby's 25-year-old mother called...
The secret to the 'pawfect' wedding every dog lover should know
When Kelly Curry was planning her wedding, she knew her dogs Charlie, Zoey and Izzy were going to be in it, and that her friends would expect no less. The...
Alabama anti-abortion bill likens legalized abortion to the Holocaust
Energized by new conservatives on the Supreme Court, abortion opponents in Alabama hope to ignite new legal battles that could prompt the justices to revisit Roe v. Wade and make performing...
Scandals no longer matter in politics and other commentary
Transit writer: How Cuomo Became King of New York As New Yorkers slept Sunday night, Gov. Cuomo pulled off what City Journal’s Nicole Gelinas calls “one of the biggest political...
Only one US airline made world's best airlines list
TripAdvisor's list of the world's top 10 airlines, based on reviews and ratings submitted by travelers, was dominated by Asian and Middle Eastern airlines. An American carrier didn't appear until...
Beto O'Rourke raised nearly $10M in 18 days since announcing run
Democratic presidential aspirant Beto O’Rourke raised $9.4 million in the 18 days since announcing his candidacy, his camp said Wednesday. “In just 18 days, people in every state and from...
This is one industry where the gender pay gap is narrowing
Women in tech face a smaller wage gap than many other industries. However, their chances of getting hired for those jobs are still low, a new study suggests. The pay...
Police identify triggerman in brutal Brooklyn gang shooting
The NYPD has identified the triggerman in the fatal shooting in Brooklyn last month -- a dramatic, brutal gang execution that was captured on camera. Donaven McDay, 29, is believed...
Russian spy plane reportedly seen flying over Area 51
A Russian surveillance plane recently flew over several American military bases, including Area 51, perhaps America's most secretive military site. The plane, a Tupolev 154, was first spotted in Northern...
Valero Texas Open: These long shots are worth a look
The PGA Tour stays in Texas for the Valero Texas Open at The Oaks Course at TPC San Antonio. The Valero replaces the Houston Open this season as the final...
Serena Williams can't believe her 'audacity' after Grand Slam loss
Hindsight is 20/20 for Serena Williams. During a "Today Show" appearance on Thursday, the tennis star got candid about her legacy. "Obviously Grand Slams are most important to me, I...
Tigers pitcher responds after 'pissing off' Luke Voit
Luke Voit was “pissed off,” but Joe Jimenez is brushing it off. The Yankees' first baseman was not happy Tuesday night after the eighth inning, when he was hit in...
Melting glaciers on Alaska’s Denali will uncover decades of human poop
North America's tallest mountain, Denali, could be covered in 66 tons of poop as the glaciers melt begin to melt away — a process that's speeding up thanks to climate...
Developer built unsafe leaning condo tower to cut costs: suit
Forget Pisa — New York has the leaning tower of South Street. A brand-new, 58-story condo in the Financial District is listing north like a drunken investment banker due to...
Two teens hack into high school's Wi-Fi to avoid tests
That's one way to get out of taking your test. Two New Jersey teenagers, both in the ninth grade at Secaucus High School, managed to disable their school's Wi-Fi system...
Quad Prep School opening new location
A downtown school is expanding to another location. This fall, the Quad Preparatory School will open a program for its middle and high school students at 19 Cedar St. The...
Wife's ultimate April Fools' prank on husband
A Wisconsin woman pulled off the ultimate prank when she saved all of her and her family's Amazon boxes from the past six months and arranged them on her front...
Nightmare hoops coach turned my illness into weapon: player
Another former member of the Northern Kentucky women’s basketball team is speaking out against head coach Camryn Whitaker. A week after former teammate Taryn Taugher wrote about “the deep, dark,...
Biden vows to change his handsy ways
Presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden vowed Wednesday to “be more mindful” of personal space as a rival said women accusing Biden of untoward touching “must be heard.” For the...
Paul Ryan says Ocasio-Cortez didn't really listen to his advice
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan says he offered some advice to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez when she arrived in Washington — suggesting that she "take it easy" and "just watch things...
MTA offers commuter discounts to bolster congestion pricing support
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the MTA agreed to provide commuter rail discounts to New York City residents not served by subways to win support for congestion pricing, lawmakers said Wednesday....
Convicted bank robber busted in another theft — with a new face
A convicted bank robber is going to have some time to heal up from some apparent plastic surgery, after she was busted Saturday in connection to yet another bank heist,...
Jim Ross brings legendary voice to AEW
All Elite Wrestling has its voice -- and it is a familiar one. AEW announced Wednesday it signed legendary commentator Jim Ross to a three-year deal as a senior adviser....
This tot’s paintings sell for nearly $3,000
This 2-year-old painter is selling her work for thousands of dollars. Meet Lola June, a toddler in New York City whose collection of abstract paintings, titled “Hope,” sold for $500...
What Sam Darnold has noticed in watching Le'Veon Bell tape
Sam Darnold has a new best friend. The Jets' quarterback has been watching plenty of film on his new running back Le’Veon Bell, and is looking forward to having him...
Customs officials' hair-raising discovery in package
Philippines customs officials were astonished when they opened nicely gift-wrapped boxes of cookies and oatmeal flown in all the way from Poland and found this creepy contraband.
'Game of Thrones' Season 8 pics reveal how much characters have changed
The cast of 'Game of Thrones' from Season 1 to this upcoming season sneak peak photos.
Kirstjen Nielsen headed for three-day tour of southern border
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen embarked Wednesday on a three-day tour of the country’s southern border, amid threats by President Trump to shut down the crossing to stem the tide...
Can Giants whispers help Russell Wilson's contract push?
The Giants' lack of a future at quarterback could be helpful for Russell Wilson's immediate future. The star quarterback has set an April 15 deadline for him and the Seahawks...
Grieving dad eulogizes daughter Samantha Josephson during tear-filled ceremony
A throng of more than a thousand mourners gathered to bid farewell to the New Jersey co-ed who was stabbed to death after getting into a car she thought was...
Muslim US soldier claims she was forced to rip off her hijab
A Muslim soldier says she will sue the US Army because her commanding officer forced her to pull off her hijab, according to a report Wednesday. Spc. Cecilia Valdovinos, who...
Man having a 'bad day' choked cashier over smashed chips: cops
A Pennsylvania man launched a literal snack attack when he choked a grocery store clerk for smashing his potato chips while bagging them at the checkout counter, according to police....
University offering class on the 'angry white male'
Angry white men are now a whole new field of study. The University of Kansas is offering up a course called "Angry White Male Studies" for the fall 2019 semester....
White-power symbol found near fire at social justice center that trained MLK Jr.
A social justice center in Tennessee that trained the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks and other civil rights leaders found a white-power symbol spray-painted near the site of...
Fake heiress Anna Sorokin has another fashion meltdown in court
This is beyond diva. Faux heiress Anna Sorokin threw yet another fashion hissy fit Wednesday — again refusing to enter court because the clothes she was given were not up...
Teen's cop dad holds suspected groper until police arrive
Paternal instinct met police training as an off-duty NYPD sergeant chased down and held for fellow cops a creep who allegedly had just grabbed his teenage daughter’s butt as they...
Knicks keep their promise to Mario Hezonja, and it pays off
ORLANDO, Fla. — If Mario Hezonja played all the time the way he did Wednesday, he never would have been shown the door by the Magic in the first place....
Zachary Levi is a superhero who actually has fun in 'Shazam!'
Even before watching “Shazam!,” the new DC superhero movie starring Zachary Levi, you already know it won’t take itself too seriously. Why? There’s an exclamation point in the title. Such...
Strip club scammer claims Jennifer Lopez stole her life story for 'Hustlers'
Six years ago, Samantha Barbash preyed on the wolves of Wall Street -- now she wants to sink her teeth into J.Lo. The then-39-year-old brunette was the brains behind a...
California dam’s rebuilt spillway gets first use since 2017 collapse
OROVILLE, Calif. — An epic winter of rain and snow has refilled California's reservoirs and pressed into service a spillway at the nation's tallest dam Tuesday, a $1 billion structure...
Environmental activist burned to death at hostel he ran in Peru
A British missionary and environmental activist has been found burned to death at a youth hostel he ran in the Amazon jungle. Paul McAuley, 71, had lived in Peru for...
Hero mom pries open cougar's mouth with bare hands, rescuing 7-year-old son
A Canadian woman says her "mom instinct" kicked in when she saw a cougar chomping down on her 7-year-old son last week — allowing her to pry the beast's jaws...
Substitute teacher who admitted sex with boys gets no jail time
A former substitute teacher in Louisiana who pleaded guilty to having sex with three boys will be spared jail time, thanks to a plea deal. Heidi M. Verrett, 34, pleaded...
World's first jaguar born by artificial insemination is eaten by mom
A jaguar ate her cub — the world’s first jaguar to be born via artificial insemination — just days after its birth. A team of veterinarians at the environmental organization...
Pete Buttigieg questions whether Trump believes in God
Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg questioned whether President Trump believes in God in an interview published Wednesday. “I’m reluctant to comment on another person’s faith, but I would say it...
Ex-ESPN president: I was a 'coward' during Bill Simmons' firing
Bill Simmons welcomed former ESPN boss John Skipper as a guest on his podcast this week, and they shed some light on the former’s forced departure from the network in...
Christianity is losing ground in the US, new survey says
It's official: Americans are losing their religion. Data released by the General Social Survey — an ongoing study which has monitored US trends, attitudes and behaviors since 1972 — reveals...
White teen slammed for racist promposal
Two Arizona high school students are getting heat for a racist promposal that used a poster mocking slavery to ask a girl to the dance. The vile sign invited a...
Multicolored Malabar giant squirrel photographed in India
These giant, technicolor squirrels have dream coats — and they are putting the Big Apple's boring gray guys to shame. An amateur photographer is about to break the internet with...
Stephen A. Smith poised to become richest talent in ESPN history
Quite frankly, Stephen A. Smith is going to be richer. Smith is in line to become the highest-paid on-air person at ESPN by potentially boosting his salary to $10 million...
Haggadah Passover book gets the ‘Mrs. Maisel’ treatment
Why is this Haggadah different from all other Haggadahs? Maybe because the story of the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt is getting a Hollywood twist. This Passover will behold revelations as...
Software giant Citrix hires Goldman to explore sale after Singer push
Prodded by billionaire investor Paul Singer, Citrix Systems has hired Goldman Sachs to explore a possible sale of the company, The Post has learned. The cloud-computing firm is looking to...
The moment ISIS sex slaves are reunited with Yazidi relatives
This was the emotional moment a group of Yazidi women and children were reunited with relatives after being freed from terror in Syria. Families wept as they hugged and kissed...
Texas man busted for trying to steal from Auschwitz site
A Texas man was busted in Poland for trying to steal part of a train track at the former Auschwitz concentration camp. The 37-year-old man, who was not identified, will...
Bernie Sanders will appear at town hall hosted by Fox News
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie Sanders will appear in a town hall later this month on Fox News — the same network that's being boycotted by the Democratic National Committee's...
Ski instructor pleads guilty to raping woman, knocking man out cold
A British ski instructor has admitted to raping a woman after knocking her male pal unconscious in a crime so violent that Australian police assumed there were multiple attackers, reports...
Drunk idiots with a bulletproof vest busted for shooting each other
Two men were arrested for taking turns shooting each other while wearing a bulletproof vest during a night of drinking. Charles Ferris, 50, and Christopher Hicks, 36, face up to...
Beto O'Rourke says he supports study of slavery reparations
Beto O’Rourke told a crowd of black activists Wednesday he would support a study examining reparations for communities hurt by slavery and segregation — the first time he has signed...
Matthew Stafford's wife, Kelly, reveals brain tumor diagnosis
Kelly Stafford, the wife of Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, revealed Wednesday she will undergo surgery after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. Kelly detailed on Instagram where her health troubles...
15-year-old who killed himself was bullied by five students before his death, mom says
A Colorado high school freshman who committed suicide in February was bullied by his schoolmates, including one who urged him to kill himself, his grief-stricken mother said this week. Jeanine...
Nothing is cuter than meerkats in a ball pit
These meerkats had a ball at the Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire, England. Watch as the cute creatures burrow and play in a ball pit inside their zoo habitat. “It...
5 easy DIY salad dressings
It's never healthy to hit the bottle — even if it’s just filled with vinaigrette. Too often, store-bought salad dressings are “filled with sugar and preservatives,” Jeanine Donofrio, of the...
Woman hit man with chair after racist tirade at Chinatown McDonald's: cops
The NYPD is looking for a woman who threw a chair at a man after spewing racist comments at him in a Chinatown McDonald's, cops said. A police source told...
Most Americans are comfortable doing business with non-violent ex-cons
Many Americans say they’re ready to do business with companies giving their employees another shot at a law-abiding life after they’ve been convicted of a non-violent crime. Some 78 percent...
Google to require benefits, minimum wage for contractors
SAN FRANCISCO — Google said Tuesday it will require staffing companies it works with to pay workers at least $15 an hour and give them health benefits. The company has...
New Yorkers to de Blasio on presidential run: Just give up
New York City voters sent an unmistakable message to Mayor de Blasio on Wednesday as he prepared to hit the unofficial presidential campaign trail again this weekend: Don’t go! A...
We might soon get the first-ever photograph of a black hole
Black holes are so strange that they’re kind of hard to wrap your brain around. They’re super-dense objects with a gravitational pull so strong that nothing can escape them and,...
Woman buys out entire shoe store to donate to Nebraska flood victims
Recent graduate Addy Tritt, from Kansas, bought all 204 pairs of shoes left in a Payless ShoeSource closing sale and donated every last pair to victims of the devastating Nebraska...
Boyfriend of slain student was tracking her phone during fatal trip
The heartbroken boyfriend of the slain University of South Carolina co-ed says he was tracking her on the phone moments after she mistakenly hopped into a car she thought was...
FDA investigating possible seizure risk from e-cigarettes
The US Food and Drug Administration has warned of potential safety risks from the use of e-cigarettes after it found certain users had suffered from seizures.
Beto O’Rourke says allegations against Biden 'must be heard'
Texas Democratic phenom Beto O’Rourke refused to offer former Vice President Joe Biden any cover against allegations that he inappropriately touched women, saying the allegations “must be heard.” “I think...
Uber spent $2M to help push through congestion pricing
Uber has spent $2 million since 2015 to promote congestion pricing — and the investment paid off. Officials at the app-based car service confirmed the expenditure Wednesday and said they...
AEW is the wild card in wrestling's TV future
All Elite Wrestling is the wild card in the industry’s television and media landscape. The company that launched in January has the backing and the connections of president Tony Khan,...
Trump-supporting super PAC blasts Biden with 'Creepy Joe' ad
WASHINGTON — A super PAC that supports President Trump has launched a new website — StopJoeBiden.com — complete with an ad titled “Creepy Joe Biden” and clips of the former...
Seton Hall's great season could cost them Kevin Willard
After four straight NCAA Tournament bids and 20-win seasons, Kevin Willard is starting to gain traction nationwide, and it could cost Seton Hall. The Pirates head coach is a serious...
Baseball legend Bobby Cox has stroke: 'Very concerned'
Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox, the longtime skipper of the Braves, remains in an Atlanta-area hospital after suffering a stroke Tuesday, The Athletic reported. Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos visited...
Epic, hours-long battle over a parking space unfolds on Twitter
These parkers are petty and proud of it. It's the epic battle of wills now known as "Team Black Car vs. Team Silver Car" — in which a pair of...
World's deepest swimming pool to open in Poland
At nearly 148 feet deep, a new construction project in Poland is set to beat the record for the world’s deepest swimming pool. The pool will also include an underwater...
Tourist found dead on plane during international flight
A frequent flier was found dead in her seat just hours into a 16-hour trip home to Australia after a Las Vegas vacation, reports said. Cabin crew on the Qantas...
Small earthquake strikes near Los Angeles
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck Southern California early on Wednesday, shaking houses and rattling Californians east of Los Angeles from their sleep but causing no reported injuries or significant property damage....
New Jets uniforms appear to leak
They sure look real. The much-hyped new Jets uniforms appeared to leak Wednesday, with the new look being passed around on social media. It was unclear from where the image...
US tourist kidnapped, held for ransom in Uganda
Ugandan security forces are hunting for the armed men who abducted a US citizen and a local driver in a popular safari park and have demanded a $500,000 ransom.
Soccer legend Pele reportedly hospitalized
PARIS — Brazil soccer star Pele was hospitalized in Paris late Tuesday, although he is not in a life-threatening condition, RMC Sport reported on its website. Pele was admitted to...
Female astronauts defend NASA following canceled all-female spacewalk
The two astronauts who were supposed to perform the first all-female spacewalk, scuttled last week due to a scarcity of correctly-sized spacesuits, have dismissed claims it was anything more than...
Why this black woman is against Black Lives Matter
Talor, a Black Lives Matter activist, faces off against an African American woman who doesn’t think the movement is helping her. In this heated debate, the two duke it out...
Parents of man accused in death of college student insist he's innocent
The parents of the man accused of murdering a University of South Carolina student who was killed after getting into a car she thought was her Uber said he must...
‘I won’t date obese women,’ fat-shamer tells plus-size woman
David is an unapologetic body-shamer. Elise is a plus-size model. The two met face-to-face to say things to each other they might otherwise only ever type online. “Sometimes it’s not...
Woman tells DACA recipient to her face: 'Deportation could be a wonderful experience’
Should kids brought to the US illegally get a chance to stay in the country and work? Two people on opposite sides of this heated issue meet face-to-face to discuss...
‘It is a sin for me and my religion’: Muslim tells trans woman
Blaire is trans. Marwa is Muslim. Watch as these two women face off on the heated issues affecting them today. “Being transgender, Islam is definitely not my friend,” Blaire told...
House panel authorizes subpoena to get unredacted Mueller report
The House Judiciary Committee voted on Wednesday to authorize the issuance of a subpoena for special counsel Robert Mueller's full and unredacted report. The move, which was approved on a...
Will history repeat itself if Confederate statues are taken down?
Should Confederate statues be taken down? “When we destroy them, we’re forgetting about why they’re there,” says Daniel, a Lyft driver who grew up in the South. Meanwhile, Christopher, from...
Scientists develop five-minute non-surgical nose job
US scientists have developed a nose job technique which uses electricity instead of surgery to "mold" the nose. They believe the process could revolutionize cosmetic surgery, which often involves long...
Woman killed by hit-and-run tractor-trailer in Brooklyn: cops
A beloved mother and grandmother was fatally struck by a hit-and-run tractor-trailer driver as she crossed the street in Brooklyn on Wednesday morning, police said. Linda Douglass, 67, was crossing...
Mike McCarthy had a complicated Aaron Rodgers relationship
Mike McCarthy is weighing in on the alleged turmoil at the center of his relationship with Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Discussing his late-season firing from Green Bay in a lengthy...
One trade had Lakers legend laughing at the franchise
The Clippers are pretty happy they landed Ivica Zubac. Lakers legend Jerry West, who acts as a consultant for the Clippers, was left laughing at the Lakers when they traded...
Truck driver lucky to be alive after falling asleep and crashing
Dramatic footage has been released of an 18-wheeler crashing in Grand Prairie, Texas. The driver fell asleep behind the wheel, but amazingly walked away with minor injuries. He is facing...
Dramatic footage shows migrants squeezing past razor wire at border
PHOENIX — As sirens wail in the background, migrant smugglers push adults and children through a hole beneath a border wall despite an officer’s demands on the other side that...
Nadler may delay Mueller subpoenas so Barr can 'change his mind'
Rep. Jerrold Nadler hinted on Wednesday that he won't immediately issue a subpoena to force Attorney General William Barr to release the full Mueller report. In his opening statements at...
Teacher sent strange texts before vanishing: friend
Friends of a Staten Island teacher missing since last weekend received odd text messages soon after the mom of three disappeared, according to police and a report. Jessica Pobega, who...
Mike McCarthy is furious at how Packers fired him
Football is a business, owners and general managers and coaches tell you as they release players who had become franchise institutions. When the positions at the table were flipped, Mike...
Government pulls plug on twisted 'cat-balism' experiments
The US Department of Agriculture announced the end of a research program that involved purchasing and euthanizing dozens of cats from Chinese meat markets to feed to healthy kittens. Tuesday's...
Don’t be so quick to bet on Nets, other playoff bubble teams
With one week to go in the NBA regular season, the Nets are in a frantic game of musical chairs with Detroit, Miami, and Orlando for spots in the lower...
'Wife is a towel': Conor McGregor sinks to 'racist' low in feud with rival
Conor McGregor has been accused of using a racial slur in his latest attack on Khabib Nurmagomedov as he compared his rival's wife to a “towel.” McGregor, 30, tweeted a...
Children's charity boss arrested for kidnapping her own child
The head of a Spanish children’s charity has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping her son and keeping him captive alongside her daughter in “deplorable” conditions, according to The Telegraph. María...
Lonzo Ball suing Big Baller Brand co-founder as Lavar clings to the ashes
Lonzo Ball filed a lawsuit Tuesday night in Los Angeles Superior Court against Big Baller Brand's co-founder, Alan Foster, claiming he "conspired to embezzle millions of dollars and then divert...
Four arrested after wild, pepper spray-filled brawl at McDonald's
Four people were arrested after a wild, late-night brawl at a New Jersey McDonald’s, police said. The caught-on-video melee erupted around 12:30 a.m. Saturday after a 17-year-old girl went behind...
Trump rips AOC, says Dems are 'petrified' of her
President Trump took aim at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Tuesday, telling a crowd of GOP lawmakers that Democrats appear to be "petrified" of the progressive "young bartender." Trump jeered at...
Dirty dental tools may have exposed over 1K kids to viruses
Roughly 1,250 children in Washington state may have been exposed to viruses including hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV as a result of dental tools that were improperly sterilized, according...
'Joker' trailer revealed: First look at Joaquin Phoenix as iconic DC villain
"Joker" director Todd Philips has finally sent in the clown. He took the stage at CinemaCon in Las Vegas this week to introduce the first teaser trailer for his upcoming...
Brutal anti-gay and adultery laws go into effect in Brunei
SINGAPORE — New Islamic criminal laws that took effect in Brunei on Wednesday, punishing gay sex and adultery by stoning offenders to death, have triggered an outcry from countries, rights...
The City, not-for-profit local news service, makes debut
The City, a new not-for-profit news service covering the Big Apple, finally launched Wednesday after months of delay with a lead story that pointedly asks Mayor Bill de Blasio about...
Trump taunts Smollett as 'the actor that nobody ever heard of'
President Trump derided Jussie Smollett as "the actor that nobody ever heard of" during a speech Tuesday night at the National Republican Congressional Committee. After criticizing Joe Biden over allegations...
Pilots of doomed Ethiopia flight initially followed Boeing's emergency protocol
SINGAPORE/ADDIS ABABA — The pilots of an Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX jet that crashed last month had initially followed Boeing's emergency procedures but later deviated from them as they tried...
Chelsea Manning wants out of jail, gets nod from Ocasio-Cortez
Former Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning wants out of a Virginia jail — and is getting support from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Manning, 31, who was jailed on March 8 on...
Ikea may soon let you rent furniture
KAARST, Germany — IKEA will expand tests to allow customers to rent desks and sofas rather than buy them as it shifts away from selling low-cost disposable furniture in response...
UK military probes soldiers who used Corbyn's photo for target practice
LONDON — Britain's military said Wednesday it had launched an investigation after soldiers were filmed apparently using a picture of Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn for target practice. Footage posted...
Senators want stiff sanctions to deter Russia from election meddling
WASHINGTON — Republican and Democratic US senators will introduce legislation Wednesday seeking to deter Russia from meddling in US elections by threatening stiff sanctions on its banking, energy and defense...
Why Phillies will swat away the Nationals
Tomfoolery. Patriots QB Tom Brady announced his retirement via Twitter on April Fools’ Day. But you didn’t bite and neither did Jussie Smollett who knows a thing or two about...
I didn’t mind having ‘my genitals squeezed,’ man tells feminist
A feminist faces off with a man often called a “misogynist” by women. Watch their differences collide over hot-button issues such as the gender wage gap and the #MeToo movement....
6 potential jurors excused in ex-cop's murder trial
Six potential jurors have been excused from hearing the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed Australian woman who called 911 to report a possible...
Yankees giving another young pitcher a start
The Yankees expressed confidence in their young pitchers this spring when it became evident Luis Severino and CC Sabathia would open the season on the injured list and they didn’t...
Todd Frazier and Travis d'Arnaud about ready for rehab games
MIAMI — The rehab clock is about to start ticking on Todd Frazier and Travis d’Arnaud. Both Mets players are scheduled to appear in a rehab game Thursday for Single-A...
Tim Tebow beginning Triple-A journey with Syracuse Mets
SYRACUSE — Tim Tebow began the next step of his quest to make it to the major leagues, working out with the Triple-A Syracuse Mets on Tuesday. The former Heisman...
Mets not done plugging holes — that should start with Jason Vargas
MIAMI — Depth wins. Even with a consistently shaky Jason Vargas on the mound. The Mets are off to a 4-1 start because they have more depth this season and...
Yankees injuries are destroying Aaron Boone's long-term plan
The Yankees currently carry the feel of a slapstick klutz. Every time they stumble, you wonder whether they’re going to fall off a cliff. And let’s face it: How often...
Kevin Durant dominated until he was ejected
OAKLAND, Calif. — Kevin Durant's brilliant night on both ends got cut short by an ejection. Durant emphatically showed who is still No. 1 in the West, delivering a pair...
Charles Oakley claims Jeff Bezos wants to buy the Knicks
Aspiring chef Charles Oakley just served up some juicy NBA gossip regarding the Knicks. Last week during a pilot The Ringer filmed called “Tough Chef with Charles Oakley,” the former...
Malaysia to sell yacht at center of 1MDB scandal for $126M
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia’s government said Wednesday that a luxury yacht allegedly bought with money stolen from a troubled state investment fund will be sold to casino operator Genting...
Michael Brown's mother loses Ferguson City Council race
FERGUSON, Mo. — Michael Brown's mother was defeated Tuesday in her bid for a seat on the City Council in Ferguson, Missouri, where her son died in a police shooting...
Manny Machado involved in another controversial play
SAN DIEGO — Zack Greinke's incredible night at the plate and on the mound was overshadowed somewhat after Manny Machado was involved in an unusual batter's interference call. Greinke hit...
Price of Mexican avocados spikes over Trump's threats to close border
Avocado prices have spiked in reaction to President Trump's repeated threats to shut down the border between the US and Mexico, a report said Tuesday. The price of Hass avocados...
Trump mocks Joe Biden's groping scandal at GOP dinner
President Trump mocked former Vice President Joe Biden's groping scandal during a GOP event on Tuesday, a report said. Trump, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women,...
Bryce Harper answers DC boos with monster homer, epic bat flip
WASHINGTON — Bryce Harper crushed a long home run for his third hit while performing to jeers in his return to Washington, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Nationals 8-2...
More condoms, less cigarettes found in annual NJ beach cleanup
SANDY HOOK, N.J. — Volunteers cleaning up New Jersey beaches last year found everything but the kitchen sink. Oh wait, they found one of those, too. Unsurprisingly, nearly 82% of...