July 16, 2019
Power outages hit Staten Island after fire at Con Ed substation
Power outages hit Staten Island Tuesday evening when a fire erupted at a Con Edison substation — just days after mass outages hit tens of thousands of customers on the...
Mets bullpen has rare stellar night for third-straight win
MINNEAPOLIS — Who were these guys and where are they hiding the real Mets relievers? A bullpen that has been adept like maybe no other in the major leagues at...
Trump isn't backing down in battle with 'Squad' Dems
President Trump on Tuesday launched a fresh round of attacks on four “radical left” freshman female lawmakers, asking why Democrats didn’t rush to “rebuke” what he called their “disgusting” comments....
Teen charged with murder in death of cabbie hit by his own car
Police on Tuesday arrested a teenager who allegedly robbed a taxi driver in the Bronx Sunday night, causing the driver to chase after him and get fatally run over by...
Thousands likely overpaid property taxes due to computer glitch
Actor Bruce Willis is among the thousands of Big Apple residents who may have overpaid their property taxes due to a new $18 million Department of Finance computer system that...
Video captures moments before fatal Dallas plane crash
Recently released video shows the final moments of the doomed plane that crashed in Dallas last month, killing all 10 people on board, including two teenagers and their parents. Closed-circuit...
British tourist ‘may never walk again’ after snapping neck on water slide
A British tourist faces being paralyzed for life after he broke his neck on a water slide in Spain. David Briffaut, 23, snapped two vertebrae in his neck in a...
Why Trump must acknowledge that he went too far this time
It’s déjà vu all over again. President Trump has given the hanging party a first-rate piece of rope to use against him. His tweet will not live in infamy, but...
A salute to John F. Kennedy Jr. and our ‘checkered’ past
Could it really be 20 years? Two decades ago, I awoke in a beach shack on the North Shore of Long Island and noticed an unusual number of planes seemed...
Yankees' bats deliver dramatic win after tempers flare
Four outs away from another defeat — one that would be pinned on a lack of hitting, especially in the clutch — the Yankees’ bats woke up from a summer...
Trucker fatally struck highway worker while watching porn on his phone: cops
A Minnesota truck driver allegedly sped through a construction zone and fatally struck a highway worker — with authorities claiming that he was distracted by his cellphone, which was playing...
'Sammy' the bald eagle stolen from Long Island sanctuary
Police who responded to the scene determined the wildlife thief cut into the enclosure and pulled back fencing to grab the bird, Quogue Police said in a press release.
Charity in hot water over Epstein connection
Leon Black’s efforts to distance his family charity from convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein could draw scrutiny from regulators, experts say. Last week, reps for Black, the billionaire chairman of the...
Royal Caribbean cruise ship cancels Puerto Rico stop amid violent protests
A Royal Caribbean International cruise ship reportedly skipped a scheduled stop in Puerto Rico Tuesday amid violent protests against the governor in the commonwealth's capital. "In light of current unrest...
Zack Wheeler's good news might not be enough to salvage trade value
MINNEAPOLIS — Zack Wheeler is aware of the baseball calendar, but can only shrug at the mention of how his recent injury might affect the Mets’ plans. The right-hander was...
One giant flub for the Daily News
That’s one giant blooper for the Daily News. Describing the moon shot that started 50 years ago, the Daily Snooze Tuesday tweeted: “Four Days later, John Glenn would step onto...
What drew Kevin Durant to the Nets
Kevin Durant was watching, and he liked what he saw. According to Nets GM Sean Marks, the marquee free agent is a fan of how his new team plays. Marks...
Steve Cohen struggling to retain talent at Point72: sources
Hedge fund billionaire Steve Cohen is trying to use a combination of the carrot and stick to keep staffers in their seats, The Post has learned. The hedgie behind Point72,...
Mets' Amed Rosario is entering dangerous territory
MINNEAPOLIS — If he didn’t invent the term, he certainly popularized it. Back in the day, Bill Parcells liked to boil his feelings about players down to acronyms. The first...
Bitcoin takes hit as lawmakers rip Facebook's cryptocurrency
The price of bitcoin plunged 10 percent on Tuesday after Facebook’s own digital currency project faced another drubbing — this time by lawmakers. A Facebook executive in charge of the...
Michigan girl found safe after day lost in wilderness
What a trooper! A 2-year-old girl was found safe Tuesday morning after spending a day lost in the Michigan wilderness, authorities said. Little Gabriella Roselynn Vitale vanished Monday during a...
Yankees-Rays bad blood spills over as benches clear
There’s been no shortage of bad blood between the Yankees and Rays this season -- stemming back to last year -- and it briefly flared up after the top of...
Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens dead at 99
Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens — who retired after 35 years on the bench in 2010, making him the third-longest-serving justice -- died on Tuesday evening. He was...
Uber driver busted for sexually abusing young passenger
A Connecticut Uber driver was arrested for sexually assaulting a juvenile passenger he was driving home, police said. The driver, 31-year-old Dwaine Miller, picked up the girl from a party...
Small plane crash-lands near Ocean City, Maryland beach
A small plane crash-landed in the water near Ocean City, Maryland, on Tuesday evening, a report said. The plane splashed down soon after 6 p.m. between 21st and 22nd Street...
Disney uses apps, 'MagicBands' to track guests: report
The "Happiest Place on Earth" is also one of the most surveilled -- with Disney honchos using the park's wearable "MagicBands" and smartphone apps to reportedly track guests and collect...
DA reveals potential motive for Bianca Devins murder
The boyfriend of social media star Bianca Devins may have flipped out when she kissed another man while attending a concert in Queens on Saturday night, a report said. Oneida...
De Blasio raked in contributions from hotel owners, developers
He lost the battle of the mayors, but his base still came through. Although Mayor Bill de Blasio was crushed by South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg in the race...
How Yankees pitchers are dealing with trade they know is coming
It’s different for pitchers. That sentence applies to approximately 2.3 million issues, situations and scenarios that arise in the baseball world. For the purpose of today’s conversation, however, let’s use...
Another man says he was sex slave at Bronx juvenile detention center
Alsanne Keita says he was 15 years old at the time when employee Natalie Medford repeatedly raped Keita during his detention.
FBI: Explosives made by 'MAGA bomber' Cesar Sayoc were duds
The 16 improvised explosive devices that "MAGA bomber" Cesar Sayoc sent to prominent Democrats during the run-up to the 2018 primary elections apparently were duds, according to an FBI analysis...
The 'Squad' aims to guillotine the Democratic old guard
The Democratic Party bears little resemblance to the themes Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton embraced in the 2008 primaries. The parameters of marriage — “between a man and woman,” in...
Rats are taking over the Upper West Side
They’re sick of the rat race. The Upper West Side’s booming rat population is getting a helping hand from an unlikely source: the sanitation department, residents in the posh neighborhood...
How Cuomo is cooking New York's books
When lawmakers in Albany passed the state budget last spring, Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared it “both timely and fiscally responsible.” Timely was true enough. But fiscally responsible? Not so much....
Florida beachgoers form human chain to save swimmers caught in rip current
Teamwork makes the dream work, and they proved it in Panama City over the weekend. Cellphone footage captured from a PC balcony shows dozens of beachgoers forming a human chain...
Summer's hottest Zara dress is a $70 sack
The summer’s hottest outfit is a shapeless spotted shmatta that costs $70. It’s “the Zara dress,” a black-and-white polka-dot, long-sleeved, ankle-length number that’s as ubiquitous as last winter’s Amazon coat...
Turkey's turn against the West --- and how to reverse it
Three years ago this week, an attempted coup sought to oust Turkish strongman Recep Tayyip Erdogan and reverse his efforts to transform Turkey. Instead, it gave Erdogan a chance to...
Watch: Driver leaving car wash plunges straight into river
Why pay for a car wash when you can crash into a river for free? A New Jersey driver left a car wash on Tuesday -- and plunged straight into...
Le’Veon Bell is unlike any player the Jets have ever had
As training camp approaches next week, Post NFL columnist Steve Serby looks at the biggest characters in the world of the Jets and Giants. There was Don Maynard, who was...
Can you feel the love tonight: Couple ripped for 'romantic' pic next to lion they killed
A Canadian couple is receiving backlash from animal lovers after an image posted on social media showed them having a romantic kiss over the carcass of a massive lion they...
Madonna's Lower East Side 'bro' is out of prison after 20 years
Should Madonna need a new personal trainer, she need look no further than her old friend, ex-con Lamont Clarke. The kid who grooved with the mega star on the rooftop...
Trump will order boost to flu vaccine production: report
President Trump wants to give the US flu vaccine production a shot in the arm. The former vaccine skeptic is working on an executive order that would direct the Health...
House votes to condemn Trump's incendiary comments about lefty 'Squad'
The US House of Representatives voted to scold President Trump on Tuesday for his “go back” to your country tweets targeting four non-white congresswomen. Following a chaotic debate, reps passed...
The poster boy for parking-placard abuse
You have to hand it to Jonathan Yedin: He’s managed to perfectly embody the entitled insider arrogance behind parking-placard abuse. As revealed in Monday’s Post, Yedin apparently has been using...
City shutters Dumbo's Time Out food hall for slew of health violations
This is a serious time out. Just months after it opened, DUMBO’s ballyhooed Time Out Food Market has temporarily closed after city health inspectors ordered most of its restaurants shut...
Jeffrey Epstein claims he got fake passport to protect himself from plane hijacking
Jeffrey Epstein says he got a fake passport listing his residence as Saudi Arabia in the 1980s because he is Jewish — and that it could have offered him some...
Dwight Howard: Dealing with sexuality allegations 'set me free'
Dwight Howard fought through the hurt and found a new level of freedom. The Memphis Grizzlies center said during a two-part interview on Fox Sports 1’s “Fair Game” that airs...
NYC's best new Italian restaurants
Arrivederci, ramen and bibimbap — it’s celebrazione season for Italian food lovers. A half-dozen marvelous new and new-ish restaurants are re-energizing New Yorkers’ favorite cuisine. This fresh crop isn’t obsessed...
Feds right not to charge Officer Daniel Pantaleo in Eric Garner's death
Tuesday’s announcement that Police Officer Daniel Pantaleo won’t face federal civil-rights charges in the death of Eric Garner was no real surprise to anyone who’d followed the news these last...
Biden’s doubling down on ObamaCare — lies included
President Barack Obama’s claim about keeping your doctor under ObamaCare was the 2013 PolitiFact “Lie of the Year.” Now ex-veep Joe Biden’s echoed claim about his own health care reform...
Puerto Rico governor fights calls to resign amid violent protests
A peaceful demonstration that drew thousands to the streets of San Juan on Monday turned hostile in the evening when protesters and police clashed, injuring 21 law enforcement agents, officials...
Tiger Woods still fixing his game: 'Not quite as sharp'
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — It all sounded very odd. Tiger Woods, on Tuesday in advance of the 2019 British Open at Portrush, was reminiscing about last year’s near-miss in the...
British teens with Down syndrome crowned prom king and queen
Two British teens with Down syndrome capped off their school careers with an "absolutely wonderful" night at the prom — where they were voted king and queen by their peers....
FaceApp challenge: Celebrities reveal how they'll look as seniors
Someone call the AARP. A new AI photo-editing app, FaceApp, is letting people stare into their futures, and not in a good way. The aging filter adds extra pounds, wrinkles...
Men grab onto Citi Biker after claiming she scratched their car
Two men refused to let a woman go after she allegedly scratched one of their cars with her Citi Bike, according to a video posted on Twitter Tuesday morning.
House debate over Trump's 'go back' comments gets chaotic
Tensions flared on the floor of the US House of Representatives Tuesday as the body debated a resolution rebuking President Trump over off-color comments he made telling four non-white lawmakers...
This is the scene that could win Jharrel Jerome his first Emmy
Jharrel Jerome won a 2019 Emmy nomination — his first — Tuesday for his devastating portrayal of real-life Central Park Five defendant Korey Wise in the Netflix limited series "When...
Travelers worried about Dominican Republic trips after tourist deaths: study
The series of tourist deaths that have come out of the Dominican Republic has raised concerns among travelers, according to a new study. A survey conducted by Consumer Reports found...
Planned Parenthood chief ousted in 'secret meeting'
The president of Planned Parenthood said she was ousted Tuesday following a "secret meeting" of the board. Dr. Leana Wen was forced out after just eight months on the job....
Why teen girls who are as good at math as male peers pick humanities jobs
Women have the write stuff for both math and communication jobs, according to a new study. Teenage girls are just as good with numbers as boys — but their even-stronger...
McConnell says all sides should lower 'temperature' over Trump comments
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday defended President Trump from accusations of racism after his "go back" to where you came from tweets about four minority Democrats. "The president...
Sex offender tenant of slain African American museum founder arrested for her murder
A sex offender who owed rent to Sadie Roberts-Joseph -- the 75-year-old founder of Baton Rouge's African American history museum, who was found dead in the trunk of her car...
'Boob, nipple, everything': Topless woman photobombs family's vacation pic
Forget photobombs -- now you've got to watch out for photoboobs. A Texas mother was stunned when she looked through her family's vacation photos -- and found a woman flashing...
'Waitress' to end four-year Broadway run
There go the pies. The Sara Bareilles musical “Waitress” will end its Broadway run on Jan. 5, the Hollywood Reporter announced, after nearly four years and countless turns by many...
Sofi's choice: Toddler reportedly asked to pick a parent in attempted border separation
A US border patrol agent attempting to separate a migrant family asked a 3-year-old Honduran girl to choose which of her parents got to stay in the country and which...
Can you solve secret puzzle on UK’s new 50 pound note?
A new design for Britain’s highest-value banknote has won acclaim not just for who it features but also a sneaky puzzle hiding in plain sight. Yesterday the Bank of England,...
Emmy nominations 2019: Biggest surprises and snubs
What can I say? When the TV Academy loves you, they stalk you.
Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' Guzman faces life sentence
See ya, Shorty! Infamous Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman will appear in Brooklyn federal court Wednesday, where a judge is expected to sentence him to life behind bars....
'Space Jam' sequel starring LeBron James gets new director weeks after filming begins
Welcome to the Space Jam! Now, please leave. The LeBron James-led sequel to the 1996 family film "Space Jam," which starred Michael Jordan, has scrapped its director only weeks after...
Men died for that flag and other commentary
Conservative: Men Died for That Flag Think twice before you devalue the American flag, chides Rich Lowry at National Review. (Nike execs, ICE protesters and a certain soccer player come...
Professor who tried to set St. Pat's on fire sent to psych hospital
The former Lehman College professor who allegedly planned to set St. Patrick’s Cathedral ablaze will have his attempted arson case put on hold indefinitely while he undergoes treatment at a...
Iran denies it's ready to discuss missiles despite Pompeo claim
Moments after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Iran was open to discussing its missile program and President Trump touted "progress" being made in the escalating crisis, the Islamic Republic...
Jeffrey Epstein asked publicist to rehab his 'billionaire pervert' image
Jeffrey Epstein went to a New York City publicist a few years ago begging for help with his image — telling the society-page ace, “I don’t want ‘billionaire pervert’ to...
Dwight Gooden spotted for first time since cocaine possession bust
He’s not looking Amazin’. A dazed, pot-bellied Dwight Gooden was spotted in New Jersey Tuesday morning — the first public sighting of the Mets icon since The Post broke news...
Charles Barkley doesn't hold back in advice for Embiid, Zion
Charles Barkley has some self-inspired advice for Joel Embiid: Get in shape. And, true to form, he put it in somewhat crude terms. On ESPN's "Get Up" Tuesday morning, Barkley...
Social media star's stepmom blasts creeps who shared death photos: 'Wtf is wrong with you people!!??'
“It is absolutely disgusting that people are sharing, screenshoting the pictures of Bianca’s (tragic) death!! Wtf is wrong with you people!!??” Bianca Devins’ stepmom, Kaleigh Nicole, wrote on Facebook.
Newark cop accused of killing estranged wife says he ‘blacked out’
The Newark cop accused of fatally shooting his estranged wife and wounding her boyfriend told investigators that he “blacked out” when he dropped by at his former home and suspected...
NYC landlords claim rent laws are unconstitutional: lawsuit
After a bruising defeat at the statehouse, New York City landlords took their fight against the state's newly toughened pro-tenant rents laws to federal court in Brooklyn, where they alleged...
The intriguing star possibility in Giants' new-look receiving group
Leading into the start of training camp (rookies report July 22, veterans July 24) The Post will provide Giants fans with a position-by-position look at the roster. Fans are understandably...
How it keeps getting trickier for Yankees to pull off pitching trade
Zack Wheeler went on the injured list Monday and the Giants swept a doubleheader, emphasizing how sensitive the starting pitching market is and how it can shift almost daily with...
My butt makes me $700,000 a year
No ifs, ands or "butts" about it: Natalia Garibotto is rolling in dough. The Brazilian model makes $300,000 a year just from posting sexy pics of her booty. Another $400,000...
Cops rescue domestic parakeet from Fort Tryon Park
NYPD officers came to the rescue of a feathered friend around 1 p.m. Sunday inside Fort Tryon Park in Fort George, after neighborhood residents spotted a tiny stray parakeet flying...
Discovery of 9,000-year-old city offers glimpse into Stone Age living
A huge prehistoric settlement discovered near Jerusalem by Israeli archaeologists offers new insight into how civilizations developed around the end of the Stone Age.
Activists show bleeding bulls in call to end Pamplona stampedes
Animal rights activists are calling for an end to the famed Pamplona bull runs by releasing video of the doomed animals bleeding profusely – including from their noses and mouths,...
Buttigieg has raised more cash from NYC residents than de Blasio got nationwide
He's New York's favorite mayor — and he works about 700 miles away! The Big Apple showered Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg — the mayor of tiny South Bend, Indiana...
Warriors GM explains plan for awkward D'Angelo Russell fit
Maybe Bob Myers' word is better than Dave Gettleman's. Echoing the Giants general manager's infamous declaration regarding Odell Beckham Jr. — "We didn't sign him to trade him," Gettleman uttered...
Fire Festival: Video shows blaze rip through concert in Croatia
Two years ago there was the Fyre Festival. This week there's the on-fire festival. Hundreds of people were sent fleeing from a festival on a Croatian island when a forest...
FBI warns of rise in cyberattacks against schools as they embrace digital learning
The kind of attacks more commonly reserved for banks and other institutions holding sensitive data are increasingly targeting school systems around the country.
Mega pod of dolphins frolic alongside boat in Southern California
A mega pod of dolphins dazzled their human friends off the coast of Southern California near Laguna Beach. "They're going off!" exclaimed Chuck Patterson as hundreds of dolphins swam alongside...
Here are some viral stars whom ‘Bagel Guy’ can take on in his first bout
At just 5-foot-nothing, angry Bagel Boss brawler Chris Morgan may get short odds for his first boxing match. He also starts off with a poor fight record — getting easily...
UK doctors separate 2-year-old twins joined at the head
The highly complex surgery involved multiple operations on the twin girls, who were born in Pakistan in January 2017 with a condition known as “craniopagus” in which the girls’ skulls...
This New Jersey home cost only $10 — but nobody bought it
It can be hard to find a good deal on a home in the New York metropolitan area. In fact, according to Zillow, the median price of homes currently listed...
Manny Machado, Padres will go quietly to Marlins stud
Bond? Jane Bond? Mixed reviews from James Bond fans upon hearing actress Lashana Lynch will be the new 007 when the movie premieres in 2020. But clearly Disney fans are...
Dennis Eckersley is done with David Price after plane incident
David Price's popularity in Boston has grown since the once-underachieving $217 million southpaw picked up a pair of wins in last year's World Series. But Dennis Eckersley doesn't look at...
New York casino takes first legal sports bets since lift on ban
And they’re off! Empire State bettors placed their first wagers on pro sports games Tuesday, as legal sports betting got underway more than a year after it was approved by...
Iran's supreme leader will continue to defy broken nuclear deal
Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei on Tuesday said the Islamic Republic will continue to pull back from its commitments in the 2015 nuclear deal because the European powers that remain...
Nixon's secret speech if Apollo 11 mission had gone wrong
President Richard Nixon, who delivered a message to Armstrong, Aldrin and Michael Collins after the successful lunar landing, also asked his speechwriter to write a contingency speech should something go...
Phil Mickelson takes you inside the diet he hopes reinvents his career
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Phil Mickelson, always a serial tinkerer with his golf game, has spent a lifetime reinventing himself. Mickelson’s latest version of himself — on full display at...
Man 'fighting for his life' after contracting flesh-eating bacteria on kayaking trip
An Alabama man is "fighting for his life" because of a flesh-eating bacteria infection he contracted during a weekend kayaking trip — according to his wife, who shared gruesome photos...
Old video might force Shaq to lick Steve Kerr's feet
Shaquille O’Neal has made many bold statements throughout his career as a player and analyst. He likely regrets this one. Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr helped resurface a video...
Subway creep busted after someone recognizes his smiling photo
He's not laughing anymore. A creep who followed a woman from a Bronx subway, lifted her skirt and then laughed when she confronted him was busted at a homeless shelter...
Chinese airline's weirdly dark travel ad goes viral
In its latest campaign, titled #WhatTravelBringsYou, the unorthodox ad focuses on the bad or unwanted things you can bring back from vacation -- such as weight gain, broken bones, a...
Roger Stone banned from social media for violating gag order
A fed-up federal judge banned Roger Stone from posting on social media for allegedly repeatedly violating a gag order in his case. DC Judge Amy Berman Jackson said she wouldn't...
Hilarious play-by-play as seagull swipes sandwich out of man's hand
When two pub-goers noticed a seagull was about to steal an unsuspecting guy's sandwich, the commentary that followed was priceless. "Eyes on the prize! Here we go! Pounce!" one of...
Jeffrey Epstein's porn stash flourished thanks to NYPD: lawyer
A lawyer for one of Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers ripped the NYPD on Tuesday for failing to monitor the Level 3 sex offender — and said the department’s flub may have...
Showtime on the Apollo 11: An oral history on the landmark moon landing
President John F. Kennedy’s proposal to Congress in May 1961 to land a man on the moon before the decade’s end was met not with unified support, but resounding skepticism,...
Another team tried prying Sarah Kustok away from Nets
While the Nets and the Clippers were going strong after top free agents Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Kawhi Leonard, the two franchises were in a fight for another quasi-free...
'Game of Thrones' fans are fuming about its 32 Emmy nominations
The 2019 Emmy Award nominations are out — and “Game of Thrones” is leading the pack with a whopping 32 nods. Since the final season was controversial, some of the...
UN health agency calls emergency meeting on Ebola outbreak
The head of the World Health Organization is convening a meeting of experts on Wednesday to decide whether the Ebola outbreak should be declared an international emergency.
SpaceX astronaut mission looking 'increasingly difficult' in 2019
As Elon Musk’s SpaceX closes in on the possible cause of a fiery explosion in April that destroyed one of its astronaut capsules, a company executive said on Monday its...
Massive swarm of bees invades Yankee Stadium
The Bronx Bombers’ head-to-head against Tampa Bay wasn’t the only buzz at Yankee Stadium Monday afternoon — about 25,000 bees had to be hauled off after they descended on the...
Fake fundraisers trying to capitalize on grisly murder of internet star Bianca Devins
Fundraisers popping up online in honor of slain internet star Bianca Devins — whose gruesome murder was chronicled on Instagram by her alleged killer — are all fake, a spokesman...
Accused Colts Neck killer is in more legal trouble
The New Jersey man already facing four counts of murder for allegedly killing his brother, sister-in-law and their two kids, then torching their Colts Neck mansion, is staring down a...
Texas social media influencer and aspiring musician PJ Simien III killed in car wreck
A popular social media influencer was killed when he was thrown from his Jeep in a single-car accident in Texas this week, according to a new report. PJ Simien III,...
Rob Gronkowski's post-retirement transformation continues
Rob Gronkowski isn't sweating retirement life. The former Patriots tight end, who called it a career in March after nine seasons, appears to be switching up his workout, according to...
Revolting passenger creates toe-bulance by using bare feet to scroll through movies
Here's an excellent reminder to sanitize your airplane touch screen. A viral video circulating on Twitter shows a Delta passenger using his bare feet to scroll through movies on the...
Hiker found days after vanishing claims knife-wielding man chased her
A California hiker and her dog were found safe this week after they vanished into the woods for four days — and the woman claimed she’d been chased by a...
UN refugee agency ‘deeply concerned’ about US asylum
The concerned comments from UNHCR came after the Trump administration said it will end all asylum protections for most migrants who arrive at the US-Mexico border.
Tom Brady owned a Twitter troll
Tom Brady isn’t tolerating any Twitter disrespect. Madden NFL 20 released its player ratings Monday, prompting ample discussion and disagreement from fans. Brady is rated 96, the highest quarterback rating...
NASA boss: 'Political risk' has stopped us exploring Mars
NASA’s Mars exploration projects have yielded many surprising discoveries over the years, and we know more about the Red Planet today than we ever have before. However, the day when...
Long Island legislator lied about dropping his cushy side gig: prosecutors
A Long Island legislator was indicted Tuesday for allegedly setting up a shell company in his wife's name to keep his cushy fire department consulting gig, despite being told by...
House Republicans defend Trump over 'racist' attack on Dems
Top House Republicans rallied to President Trump’s defense Tuesday ahead of a vote on a Democratic resolution condemning his attacks on four freshman lawmakers. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy denied...
Disneyland has become a 'ghost town'
To say that Disneyland's new Star Wars-themed Galaxy’s Edge land is a big deal would be an understatement. The highly anticipated $1 billion, 14-acre immersive expansion was the biggest in...
Marcus Morris addition gives Knicks underwhelming top duo
There’s a bunch of starry tandems in the NBA this season: the Lakers’ LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Nets’ Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, the Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard and...
Viral Area 51 'raid' getting big celebrity boost
Everyone wants to "see them aliens" — even internet celebrities. When a Facebook event planning a "raid" on Area 51 popped up online, more than 1 million people pledged their...
Hudson Yards developer lists $75M penthouse ahead of move
They’re going from a deluxe apartment in the sky to another deluxe apartment in the sky. Billionaire real estate developer and Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, along with his jewelry...
Trump administration orders abortion referrals ban to take effect immediately
Taxpayer-funded family planning clinics must stop referring women for abortions immediately, the Trump administration said Monday, declaring it will begin enforcing a new regulation hailed by religious conservatives and denounced...
More than 20 people sickened by carbon monoxide at Midtown church
More than 20 people were hospitalized after they were sickened at a Midtown church Tuesday by suspected carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a malfunctioning stove, FDNY officials said. Approximately 80...
AOC is raking in 2020 campaign donations
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has hauled in a wad to support her "Squad." The freshman Democrat raised $1.2 million from donors across the country in the second quarter of 2019, according...
The timing of this Aaron Hicks breakout makes perfect sense
One-hundred at-bats. That’s how long Aaron Hicks gives himself to start feeling good at the plate each year. Most of them usually come during spring training. But Hicks didn’t have...
Jordan Yamamoto will keep rolling for Marlins
Since May 15, the Miami Marlins are 24-26, which while not great is a far cry from their 10-31 start to the season. They have fared better thanks to young...
Ex-cop claims co-worker raped and beat her for years
The NYPD is conducting an internal investigation after a former cop claimed her superiors did nothing to address her complaints that she was allegedly raped and beaten by her co-workers...
Corey Johnson jabs Bill de Blasio for poor communication during blackout
Mayor Bill de Blasio kept the Big Apple in the dark during Saturday's blackout by not communicating enough with city residents amid the confusion, City Council Speaker Corey Johnson said...
AG Barr made decision to not bring charges against Eric Garner cop: official
The decision to not prosecute NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo in Eric Garner's death was ultimately made by Attorney General William Barr himself — because of "insufficient evidence" in the case,...
Jeffrey Epstein had sex den while serving time: lawyer
Jeffrey Epstein’s cushy Florida plea deal allowed him to leave jail nearly every day to go to a private office on “work release,” but his office time was spent on...
Plane narrowly misses tourists' heads during terrifyingly low landing
Hair-raising footage shows a British Airways aircraft coming into land at the Greek airport just feet above spectators' heads.
Biden praises 'masterful' Pelosi in dealing with freshmen 'Squad'
Former Vice President Joe Biden said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is "masterful" in how she's dealing with the four lightning-rod freshman Democratic lawmakers in her caucus. The Democratic front-runner weighed...
Lakers wasted no time dousing a J.R. Smith-LeBron reunion
Well, that didn’t last long. After failing to work out a trade, the Cleveland Cavaliers waived guard J.R. Smith before his contract for next season became guaranteed. As an unrestricted...
How Robby Anderson can cash in with huge Jets season
As the Jets get close to training camp, I am examining the roster and giving you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on the list,...
The creepy return of Bray Wyatt opens up plenty of WWE possibilities
Playtime is over, but the fun is just beginning. Bray Wyatt finally debuted his new Fiend persona during Raw on Monday and it was every bit as spectacular and creepy...
The British Open long shots worth playing
LAS VEGAS — As work schedules go, Tiger Woods has it good. It has been a memorable year, just not a busy one, for Woods, who is taking a lot...
Social harassment of religious groups in the US among worst in the world: report
The United States ranked among the worst-scoring countries in regards to religious harassment by individuals and social groups, according to a report surveying 198 countries.
Gunfight at Baltimore clinic leaves 2 dead, cop injured
An armed man demanding methadone at a Baltimore drug clinic was killed in a gun battle that left another man dead and a shot cop among the injured, according to...
Coke head: Man caught with $34K worth of cocaine hidden under his wig
He had hell toupee. A Colombian man had a very bad hair day when Spanish police at Barcelona’s international airport discovered a half-kilo (1.1 pounds) of cocaine under his wig,...
Trump 'will take a look' after Peter Thiel flags Google ties with China
President Trump said his administration will probe Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel’s claims that Google has “seemingly treasonous” ties with China. Trump signaled there will be a US investigation after...
Insane school bus crash shows woman and boy making it out alive
When a school bus in Karnataka, India, was T-boned by another vehicle, the collision sent two passengers flying. Incredibly, the woman and child inside appeared unharmed and escaped the flipped-over...
When Phil Simms thinks the Giants will turn to Daniel Jones
Phil Simms sees some of himself in Eli Manning. He thought he still had something left in 1994, coming off a playoff win. The Giants didn't, so they cut him....
NASA wants to grow peppers in space
Growing peppers will give astronauts an option for spicing up their sometimes bland food options in space -- and as an added benefit, peppers are rich in vitamin C which...
Eric Garner's family rips DOJ decision not to charge Daniel Pantaleo
The family of Eric Garner raged over the Department of Justice's decision on Tuesday to not pursue charges against NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo. "We’re here with heavy hearts because the...
Prime Day 2019: Top kitchen deals right now on Amazon
Spring cleaning has given way to summer spending, and now your kitchen needs an update. Jump start healthy eating -- it's bikini weather, after all -- with 35 percent off...
Emmys nominations 2019: Complete list of nominees announced
There's still no host attached — but the 2019 Emmy Award nominees are officially being confirmed Tuesday. Will "Game of Thrones" scorch the competition like an angry dragon? Can Sandra...
Sanders losing the 'Bern' in New Hampshire: poll
He's Berning out. Sen. Bernie Sanders' support in neighboring New Hampshire, where he trounced Hillary Clinton in the 2016 primary election, has fallen 6 percentage points since April, a survey...
Juul CEO apologizes to parents about teen vaping epidemic
Speaking to CNBC on a factory tour for a new documentary about vaping, Juul chief executive Kevin Burns was asked what he would say to a parent of a teenager...
Knicks finalize re-worked deal with Reggie Bullock
The Knicks made the Reggie Bullock deal official Tuesday morning. Though it hit a bump because of health issues, Bullock ultimately agreed to a two-year deal at less than the...
Priest's son arrested in murder of American scientist in Greece
A 27-year-old Greek farmer — the son of a priest — has been arrested after confessing to raping and murdering the California scientist who was found dead in a World...
Heat wave expected to bake the Big Apple this weekend
The Big Apple will bake this weekend as a heat wave sends the mercury up to temps in the mid-90s, with heat indexes above 100, forecasters predict. Temperatures on Tuesday...
Cutting just 300 calories a day can significantly benefit your health
Cutting out the calorie equivalent of a bagel, slice of pizza, side of fries or six Oreo cookies a day can pay off for your heart health and your waistline.
Genovese boss' son should get at least 2 years in prison: prosecutors
The son of infamous bathrobe-wearing crime boss Vincent "The Chin" Gigante should serve no less than two years in prison for extorting a labor union official, Manhattan prosecutors argued in...
Cinnamon ragin' bull: 'Bagel Guy' inks deal to box other viral celebs
The bagel guy is pulling no punches — or low blows — as he prepares to step into the ring. Chris Morgan, the Long Island bagel shop customer whose rant...
New Burger King menu will randomly select whether customers get real meat
Burger King is so confident about its new plant-based offerings that as a part of a promotional campaign in Sweden, the fast-food chain is daring its customers to order from...
Relive the Apollo 11 launch 50 years later
The Apollo 11 mission — in which humans first walked on the moon — turns 50. Watch the televised moment that an estimated 650 million Earthlings witnessed on July 16,...
7 flight attendant secrets revealed including the dirtiest part of an airplane
What drives flight attendants nuts? Justin Randall — who works for a major airline — answers seven questions you’ve always wanted to know about air travel. From his biggest pet...
Latina Border Patrol officer dubbed 'Ice Bae' is a Democrat
A Latina Border Patrol officer who went viral as #IceBae after being photographed on duty is a registered Democrat from Texas, records show. Kiara Cervantes, 26, identified herself Sunday on...
Security camera gives woman front-row seat to break-in at her Bronx home
A Bronx woman was at work when she made the shocking discovery that two men were breaking into her apartment as she watched helplessly through her home security system, police...
Women in UK twice as likely as men to lose their jobs to robots
The study, conducted by London think tank IPPR, found that one in ten female workers are at high risk of being squeezed out of their jobs by robots.
Goldman Sachs profits see boost from equity trading and lending
Goldman Sachs reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit Tuesday as the Wall Street investment bank benefited from higher equity trading and an increase in lending to its wealthy clients and companies....
John Sterling will miss another Yankees game
John Sterling will miss another game on Tuesday as the voice of the Yankees continues to try to stay healthy for the rest of the season, The Post has learned....
JPMorgan Chase beats profit expectations, sees growth in consumer unit
JPMorgan Chase reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit on Tuesday as higher interest income and buoyant consumer lending offset lower activity at its trading desks. Even as the world’s biggest bank...
Drake's esports team 100 Thieves raises $35 million
Drake’s esports franchise 100 Thieves said Tuesday it has bagged $35 million in a new fund-raising round. The Post reported exclusively on May 30 that the Los Angeles-based team of...
Iran says they are ready to negotiate if Trump lifts sanctions
Iran's foreign minister signaled that the Islamic Republic would be willing to return to the bargaining table with the US if President Trump removes crippling economic sanctions he imposed after...
Inside NYC's 'first and only' walk-in wedding chapel
Queens is the new Vegas. Sure, the lower level of this Forest Hills office building may not look romantic, but it’s where DonnaMarie SanSevero has set up shop with what's...
Why Netflix cut '13 Reasons Why' suicide scene after years of controversy
It's took two years and millions of concerned parents to convince streaming giant Netflix to censor "13 Reasons Why," a series about teenage suicide.
Lakers' Anthony Davis doomsday scenario gives Knicks hope
The Knicks' plans of landing at least one superstar this offseason in NBA free agency went up in smoke, but Anthony Davis just gave them a glimmer of hope for...
Parlay some common sense into chance for NBA winnings
NBA futures markets continue to be in constant flux with blockbuster signings and trades making headlines through the summer. Has the dust finally settled? Let’s assume for now it has....
Chicago alligator 'Chance the Snapper' has finally been caught
Chicago's wayward alligator, Chance the Snapper was finally captured early Tuesday after spending a week on the lam, hooked by a "gator whisperer" from Florida -- who used a regular...
NYPD cop dodges federal charges in Eric Garner's chokehold death
The Department of Justice won't bring criminal civil rights charges against NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo in the death of Eric Garner, a source familiar with the case told The Post...
Judge tells accuser's mom to ‘keep your mouth shut’ during sex assault hearing
A New Jersey judge blew up at the mother of an alleged sexual assault victim during a court hearing, telling her to “keep your mouth shut” and “sit down” after...
Did Ben Simmons' sister shade Kendall Jenner over Kyle Kuzma yacht pics?
Ben Simmons' sister has got the NBA star's back.
Amazon gives $10 to Prime Day shoppers who cough up personal data
Amazon has a promotion for US shoppers on Prime Day, the 48-hour marketing blitz that started Monday: Earn $10 of credit if you let Amazon track the websites you visit....
Tiger Woods snubbed by Brooks Koepka over British Open help
Tiger Woods kept Brooks Koepka from claiming his first green jacket. The world's No. 1 player isn't going to help the 15-time major winner prevent him from winning his first...
Instagram teen's accused killer scrawled chilling message near body
The upstate man accused of killing teen social media star Bianca Devins, whom he was dating, left a chilling message in spray paint near her lifeless body, police and neighbors...
Climate change could break the heat index
It’s not the heat, it’s the … killer heat index. As the Big Apple bakes with higher-than-normal temps this week, a new study suggests that the number of dangerously hot...
North Korea warns it may start testing missiles again
North Korea warned the US that breaking its promise and holding military exercises with South Korea next month would jeopardize nuclear talks and could result in the regime resuming missile...
Great white shark drags fishing boat around San Francisco Bay
This great white shark really took them for a ride. Fishermen who hooked the massive sea beast were dragged for 2 miles around San Francisco Bay as they battled for...
I found my lover's breast cancer during sex
Last June, Alyssa Dyal and Sumit Kashyap were fooling around on her bed when Kashyap felt her breast and suddenly pulled away. “He was like, ‘You need to get that...
True-crime writer accused of making up interviews with serial killers
A popular true-crime writer has been accused of making up interviews with many of the world's most high-profile serial killers, including Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer and Charles Manson. Paul Harrison,...
Trump blasts Democrats for giving lefty 'Squad' a 'free pass'
President Trump questioned why Democrats weren't racing to "rebuke" comments made by four minority progressives after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she would hold a contempt vote against the president...
Woman dies after botched 21st-birthday nose job
An Italian woman died of complications from the nose job she got for her 21st birthday, according to new reports. Maria Chiara Mete got a rhinoplasty — or nose reshaping...
Italian cyclist impaled by piece of track in freak accident
A young Italian cyclist suffered a gruesome injury when he was impaled by a wooden spike from the track that punctured his lung during a race in Belgium, according to...
Gamblers lucky to be alive after casino roof collapse
Nearly a dozen people were injured Monday when the roof of Larry Flynt's Lucky Lady Casino in Gardena, California, reportedly caved in on them. The collapse occurred around 10:15 a.m....
Boy dies after falling in grease trap outside Tim Hortons
A 3-year-old boy was killed after falling into a grease trap outside an upstate Tim Hortons restaurant, police said. Rochester cops were first called when the toddler went missing Monday...
Daycare owner who sexually abused kids gets slap on wrist
A female daycare owner convicted of abusing children, some sexually, was given a slap on the wrist Monday by an Ohio judge, who ordered her to spend just 30 days...
Goalie's mind-blowing slide saves the day
This talented goalie from Monmouth, New Jersey, does it all — playing defense, running after the ball and saving his entire soccer team from an upsetting loss. As the other...
The scrappy, seedy origins of the World Series of Poker
Tonight at 9, three people will sit around a casino poker table and gamble for $10 million. It marks the culmination of the 2019 World Series of Poker Main Event,...
Florida woman shot in Escalade, left on side of road
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Authorities say a young Florida woman was shot repeatedly and then jumped or was pushed out of a vehicle and left for dead. Broward Sheriff's officials...
South Bend police officer who fatally shot black man resigns
The white Indiana police officer who fatally shot a black man last month — causing Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg to briefly return home — has resigned. Fraternal Order of...
Cops looking for suspect in death of cab driver hit by own car
Police are looking for the man who robbed a taxi driver in the Bronx Sunday night, causing the driver to chase after him and cause himself to be run over...
Why Didi Gregorius is not 'far off' from getting right
After a six-game streak of multi-hit games was snapped on July 4, Didi Gregorius has been in a rough stretch at the plate. The shortstop didn’t play in Monday, but...
Natural gas explosion levels California home, killing 1
A thunderous natural gas explosion leveled a home in Southern California, killing a gas worker and injuring more than a dozen other people Monday, authorities said. The house in Murrieta,...
Red Sox taking chance on their own Tim Tebow
There is a Tim Tebow-like experiment underway in Boston. The Red Sox signed Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks last week after selecting the former high school pitcher in the 31st round...
James Paxton gave the Yankees what matters most
In his past three starts, James Paxton has pitched 18 innings. He has struck out 21, walked four, given up just five runs. And, somehow, on Monday night, the Yankees...
Not even heartbreak can wipe away Yankees' smile
To steal a line from Bobby Bonilla, of all people, Travis d’Arnaud, even in the game of his life, couldn’t knock the smile off Aroldis Chapman’s face. Did you see...
Brother of Bianca Devins' alleged murderer apologizes on behalf of family
The brother of the upstate man accused of killing his social media influencer girlfriend over the weekend apologized for his sibling’s alleged murderous rampage. “I’m deeply sorry something like this...
Actor Steve Buscemi among de Blasio's top 2020 donors
"Fargo" actor Steve Buscemi is among the donors who gave the maximum $2,800 to Mayor Bill de Blasio's struggling presidential campaign. Buscemi, a fellow Park Slope denizen, also helped de...
This is the Travis d’Arnaud Mets dreamed of
Travis d’Arnaud is doing what the Mets dreamed of this year: helping in a playoff race, hitting for average and power, and absolutely killing the Yankees while he’s at it....
Capitol Police officer arrested in Manhattan for brutal attack on his wife
A US Capitol Police officer was arrested in a Lower Manhattan hotel Saturday for allegedly beating and choking his wife in front of their teenage son, police sources said Monday....
This wasn't the life Francesco Molinari prepared for
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Francesco Molinari has a problem. Make no mistake: It’s a good problem to have. We all should have such issues. If realizing a life-long goal draws...
The moment Mets knew Dominic Smith 'turned a corner'
MINNEAPOLIS — When Dominic Smith met with members of the Mets front office who had arrived from the Red Sox last offseason, he was reminded of how highly that organization...
Local care with a world-class reputation
NewYork-Presbyterian redefines what a local hospital can be.