August 6, 2019
Raiders’ horseback riders steal show in ‘Hard Knocks’ premiere
The Antonio Brown saga may be one of the biggest storylines of “Hard Knocks” with the Oakland Raiders this season, but rookie safety Johnathan Abram became the talk of Twitter...
Kim Jong Un: Missile launches were warning to US, South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Wednesday leader Kim Jong Un supervised a live-fire demonstration of newly developed, short-range ballistic missiles intended to send a warning to the United...
Yankees' latest win is overshadowed by injury red flag
BALTIMORE — In a season filled with intoxicating success, an injury to a big Yankees talent has sucked some of the sweetness out of victories but hasn’t eliminated ways to...
Giants WR details challenge of practicing with broken thumb
Sterling Shepard saw Odell Beckham Jr. make one-handed catches seem like the norm at times over the last three years, but it’s still not comfortable for him — even when...
Giants feud with Mike Francesa erupts over 'hiding' Dave Gettleman
Mike Francesa took a jab at the Giants and general manager Dave Gettleman, but it didn't go unnoticed. "For the first time in my WFAN career I will not be...
Bryson DeChambeau looking to recreate some playoff magic
There is no better poster child for the change to the PGA Tour schedule than Bryson DeChambeau, who enters this week’s Northern Trust at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey...
How Jets are approaching Quincy Enunwa's groin injury
The good news is, as with Leonard Williams’ sore hip, the Jets don’t believe wide receiver Quincy Enunwa’s tweaked groin is serious. The bad news, however, is the day after...
'Political correctness to an extreme': McConnell supporters respond to AOC photo
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez went on the warpath Tuesday over a picture of some Mitch McConnell-supporting high-schoolers groping and mock-choking a cardboard cutout of her — but the Senate majority leader...
Dems, please work with this guy!
Over nearly two decades, several Israeli leaders offered peace terms that included a Palestinian state. The offers were rejected, a rain of Arab rockets and terror attacks followed and across...
Shootings on the rise in NYC
Shootings in the Big Apple rose more than 5% during the first seven months of the year, the NYPD said Tuesday — hours before Mayor Bill de Blasio pledged $9...
Post reporter tests Brooklyn Navy Yard’s self-driving shuttles
As I prepared to step into the Brooklyn Navy Yard’s new self-driving shuttles, I felt nervous. “If the car can operate by itself, then why would it need a safety...
Rising rent at Barneys' flagship store led to Chapter 11 filing
Barneys bought itself more time — but its future is murkier than ever. The luxury department store filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection early Tuesday morning, securing a $75 million...
Clint Frazier suddenly turns into defensive highlight reel
The defense miscues that have kept Clint Frazier far away from the Yankees were nowhere to be found Tuesday night. Playing left field for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the emotive 24-year-old made...
House Dems seek Kavanaugh's records under George W. Bush
WASHINGTON — Two Democrats on the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, including the panel’s chairman, asked the National Archives on Tuesday for records from Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s service in...
Backing the GOP is now a ‘crime’
In the wake of two shooting massacres, with China threatening the world economy and Iran threatening nuclear war, are the offenderati really losing their minds over a photograph of schoolboys...
New Media shares fall on details of $1.4 billion Gannett deal
The biggest publishing merger of the year is starting to look like a bust. Shareholders of New Media Investment Group — the publicly traded subsidiary of newspaper owner Gatehouse Media...
Bratz maker trying to lure Mattel employees to his company
The battle between Barbie and Bratz dolls is getting personal. Isaac Larian, the colorful head of MGA Entertainment, the company behind Bratz dolls, tried to buy Barbie maker Mattel three...
AOC-backed candidate Tiffany Cabán concedes defeat in Queens DA race
Queens district attorney candidate Tiffany Cabán conceded defeat Tuesday night -- six weeks after the Democratic primary election that pitted her against the establishment-backed Queens Borough President Melinda Katz. “We...
Gawker stalker might get another chance to acquire website
An underbidder for snarky website Gawker in last year’s bankruptcy auction is hoping he gets another shot at acquiring it now that Bryan Goldberg’s Bustle Digital Group has put it...
Retired cops 'getting away with murder' by raking in fat pensions: report
It pays to be an ex-cop in New York state these days. Three-quarters of the 242 Nassau and Suffolk county cops who retired last year are receiving annual pensions of...
Chinese firm in talks to buy stake in Universal Music Group
One of the winners of a potential $3.36 billion deal for a stake in Universal Music Group is Vincent Bollore, who controls the French conglomerate that owns the music giant....
Zack Wheeler and the Mets keep on rolling
It seemed almost a foregone conclusion, as recently as a week ago, that Zack Wheeler would be pitching for a playoff contender. Now, perhaps he is — in Queens. The...
Markets rebound after China indicates it will stabilize yuan
Investors breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday as stocks rebounded after suffering their worst day of 2019 Monday. The S&P 500 snapped a six-day losing streak to end the day...
West 57th tower ready to welcome new retailers to Billionaire's Row
With its 1,400-foot-tall slender condominium tower nearing completion, the developers of 111 W. 57th St. are ready to welcome retailers into its base along Billionaires’ Row. JDS Development Group, Property...
The New York Times is moving some staffers to Long Island City
The Gray Lady is moving employees out of its namesake Times Square Tower to Long Island City. The New York Times has leased 57,846 square feet on the ninth through...
The second baseman who could be an option for the Mets
The Mets don’t have an everyday answer to replace second baseman Robinson Cano, who’s out indefinitely with a torn left hamstring, which is why Joe Panik being designated for assignment...
US Open champ now facing new kind of pressure
Monday at a non-major golf tournament is usually pretty sleepy. Players trickle onto the grounds, check in, get the lay of the land, maybe hit a few balls or roll...
Dayton shooter was armed counter-protester at KKK rally earlier this year: report
Dayton mass shooter Connor Betts was reportedly spotted carrying a gun and protesting at a Ku Klux Klan rally earlier this year. The 24-year-old was among the 500 to 600...
LeBron James rips NCAA over new 'Rich Paul Rule'
Consider LeBron James unhappy with the NCAA. The collegiate governing body unveiled an agent certification program that will begin this month to help athletes who want to test the waters...
Disney shares drop 5% in high-spending third quarter
Disney shares tumbled 5% in after-market trading Tuesday as the Mouse House missed Wall Street’s third-quarter profit and revenue expectations. Chief Executive Bob Iger said the company’s results were weighed...
'Students for Trump' co-founder pleads guilty to wire fraud in Manhattan
He's a student for Trump — who can't vote. "Students for Trump" co-founder John Lambert pleaded guilty Tuesday to felony charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud for illegally pocketing...
Gleyber Torres exits game on heels of injury scare
BALTIMORE — The Yankees hit three homers in the top of the third Tuesday night and then watched All Star second baseman Gleyber Torres leave a second game in three...
8chan owner Jim Watkins called to testify before Congress after shootings
Online message board 8chan’s fortunes worsened on Tuesday, as the site was once again made homeless by a technical services provider and its owner was called to testify before the...
Snapchat to invest $1B in cool stuff
Snapchat knows how much its users love vomiting rainbows and seeing what they’d look like as the opposite gender — so it plans on giving them more. The parent company...
US tourists drown during Turks and Caicos Islands vacation
Three Texas tourists, including a married couple, drowned during a vacation to the Turks and Caicos Islands, authorities and reports said Tuesday. The couple, Irma Barrera, 33, and her husband,...
Odd Giants roommate couple is a godsend
Coming soon to a movie screen: a remake of “The Odd Couple,” starring Dexter Lawrence and Daniel Jones. The Giants rookies are rooming together at a local hotel during training...
Man brutally attacks teen for refusing to remove hat during national anthem: cops
A Montana man allegedly slammed a 13-year-old boy to the ground at a rodeo over the weekend because the teen neglected to remove his hat during the national anthem —...
Trump and Melania to visit El Paso, Dayton after mass shootings
President Trump and first lady Melania will visit El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, on Wednesday in the wake of two mass shootings in the cities last weekend, the White...
Parents of Dayton shooter break silence, offer 'heartfelt prayers'
The parents of Dayton gunman Connor Betts broke their silence in a statement Tuesday night, sending prayers to the victims and their families, but offering no clues into a possible...
Why Democratic congresswoman refuses to join Trump in El Paso
Texas Congresswoman Veronica Escobar has "declined" an invitation to join President Trump during his upcoming trip to El Paso -- saying she "refuses to be an accessory to his visit"...
How Yankees turned latest nobody into massive piece
BALTIMORE — This latest pinstriped revelation did not arrive primarily via analytics, nor by the Yankees’ ability to solve some Sphinx-like riddle and procure some secret sauce. No, if you...
Bloods gangbanger gets 27 years for fiery crash in stolen Camaro that killed five
A drugged-up Bloods gang member who killed five people when he slammed into them with a stolen car on Valentine’s Day was sentenced to 27 years in prison Tuesday. Jamel...
The other Miracle Mets set perfect blueprint for this team
Even from 230 miles away, Jon Matlack can sense what’s going on at Citi Field, and what’s igniting it. Matlack knows as well as anyone what can happen when you...
Mom of 4-year-old found alone in Brooklyn slams negligent daycare workers
The mother of the 4-year-old who was found wandering alone in Brooklyn Monday morning slammed her daycare's bus driver and a matron who allegedly forgot the sleeping tot in their...
Inside the dark thoughts and far-left leanings of the Dayton shooter
Dayton killer Connor Betts’ online footprint provided a glimpse Tuesday into his dark thoughts and far-left political leanings — even as investigators worked to pin down a concrete motive for...
Jets' cornerback is making a lot of noise
Here is our daily practice update from Jets training camp: Something good No. 2 cornerback Darryl Roberts’ strong training camp continued. He broke up a pass for Robby Anderson over...
Now the Health Department's joined the War on Cops
"Any allergies? Taking any medications? Do you smoke? Had contact with any police officers?” Yes, you may soon hear that last question from your doctor — if the city Department...
Mets finally get to meet Jeff McNeil's viral puppy
Mets fans, meet Willow. Willow, meet Mets fans. Jeff McNeil and his wife, Tatiana, along with North Shore Animal League, made the introductions before Tuesday’s game against the Marlins. Jeff...
Cuomo signs law making 'undetectable' knives illegal
"Undetectable knives are meant to be used by trained members of our police and military forces for covert operations — not regular civilians attempting to sneak weapons past metal detectors,"...
Julian Castro's twin outs Texas Trump donors over El Paso shooting
The Trump 2020 campaign demanded Tuesday that Rep. Joaquin Castro – the twin brother of 2020 White House hopeful Julian Castro – delete a tweet that publicly named and shamed...
More fishy de Blasio finances
Was the city’s absurdly generous payment for a pack of Bronx and Brooklyn properties just a payback for a personal favor to Mayor Bill de Blasio? New facts confirm that...
'Home Alone' reboot in the works at Disney
Nineties kids are gonna scream. The troublemaker comedy "Home Alone" is getting a reboot, thanks to Disney. On an earnings call today, Disney head Bob Iger announced that the classic...
Trump, El Paso and the media's blame-game double standard
Elizabeth “Bee” LeCron, 23, was arrested in December after she allegedly purchased black powder and screws to make a pipe bomb. Online, LeCron praised mass murderers, including white supremacist Dylann...
'Derry Girls' creator: Irish unrest is unlikely balm in 'scary' times
Set in conflict-torn 1990s Northern Ireland, the hit sitcom is about four schoolgirls living their lives against the backdrop of military checkpoints and the occasional bombing.
City moving forward with protected bike lane in Brooklyn after cyclist deaths
The city announced Tuesday it will finally move forward with a stalled plan to build a protected bike lane along Brooklyn's Fourth Avenue -- after two cyclists were fatally hit...
How Yankees catchers are thriving without Gary Sanchez
BALTIMORE — Stroll through the list of jobs in major league baseball and it is very easy to identify the toughest: Backup catcher. Play once a week and be tasked...
'Medicare for All' is a dire threat to Medicare for retirees
Baby boomers beware. If you are in your 50s or 60s, and you are counting on Medicare to pay your future hospital bills, you might be in for a shock....
Brownsville gets $9M in anti-violence funds following wild shoot-out
A longtime crime-ridden Brooklyn neighborhood is getting $9 million from City Hall for safety measures in wake of a wild shoot-out at a packed block party there last week that...
Dayton shooter Connor Betts may be antifa's first mass killer
Over the weekend, America suffered two mass shootings within hours of one another, in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. These followed another mass shooting in Gilroy, Calif., a week...
The left's new 'fake news' gripe with the New York Times
Our courageous truth-tellers in the national news media have decided to attack The New York Times as fake news. The crime leading to the Grey Lady getting canceled? A headline...
Armed robbers in Mexico steal $2.5 million in gold coins
MEXICO CITY - Armed robbers broke into a Mexican government coin manufacturer on Tuesday and filled a backpack with more than $2 million worth of gold coins from a vault...
Man fatally struck by Midtown subway
A man was hit and killed by a subway train in Manhattan on Tuesday, cops said. The victim, whose name was not immediately known but who is believed to be homeless,...
Met Opera, James Levine reach settlements amid sex misconduct claims
The Metropolitan Opera and ousted legendary conductor James Levine settled legal claims against one another on Tuesday — ending a legal battle that kicked off more than a year ago...
Self-driving vehicles have arrived in New York
Buckle up — self-driving cars have arrived in New York City. Or at least to the confines of the Brooklyn Navy Yard’s 300-acre site, where, beginning Wednesday, workers and visitors...
Giants have only one option for Daniel Jones' debut
From the moment the boos for Daniel Jones subsided at the MetLife draft party, the Giants have talked up their Quarterback of the Future for his accurate downfield arm, for...
Best Mets, Yankees nicknames for MLB Players' Weekend
MLB Players' Weekend has returned this season and will take place from Aug. 23-25. While players will be permitted to have nicknames on the backs of their jerseys, they apparently...
Justin Theroux's new NYC pub is a lame excuse for a dive bar
From the outside, Justin Theroux’s new “dive” bar just might pass for a real no-frills joint, with its black-painted brick exterior, an awning marked “liquor-beer” and wooden blinds obstructing the...
Rating the best of summer's trendy hard seltzers
Beer and cider got you feeling flat? Dozens of new spiked seltzers have hit the market in recent years. Here, a look at seven of the buzziest, bubbliest brands. Truly...
From El Paso and Dayton to . . . Rwanda and other commentary
Culture critic: From El Paso and Dayton to . . . Rwanda “At first glance,” Lance Morrow admits at City Journal, “the killings in El Paso and Dayton appear entirely different from...
A mooving moment: Man proposes to girlfriend by putting ring on cow’s udder
A dairy farmer proposed to his girlfriend by sliding a diamond ring onto a cow’s teat — and critics say the engagement photo is “udderly” creepy. The unnamed Singaporean couple...
Angry Asian-American protesters swarm Richard Carranza's car in Brooklyn
The sign-waving demonstrators couldn't see the embattled schools boss through the vehicle's tinted windows — but were able to clearly express their anger over changes to admissions policy at the...
Mets option to replace Cano suddenly emerges
The Mets aren't entirely out of options yet to replace Robinson Cano. After the second baseman landed on the injured list Monday -- possibly for the remainder of the season...
NYC's bougie restaurant chefs get veggies from ... Staten Island?
Just a few miles away from the former Fresh Kills landfill, a small farm on Staten Island is growing vegetables for the city’s most elite restaurants — including the extremely...
Antonio Brown's son has awkward Roethlisberger question
Antonio Brown is no longer with the Steelers, but it appears his children still hold a soft spot for Ben Roethlisberger. A new season of “Hard Knocks” will premiere Tuesday...
De Blasio skips NYPD crime stats announcement amid rash of bad news
Mayor Bill de Blasio skipped the NYPD's monthly crime rate announcement for the first time in more than two years on Tuesday and instead hunkered down in Gracie Mansion amid...
'French's or Gulden's': Ballot in Queens DA race hinges on yellow stain
Queens district attorney candidate Tiffany Cabán couldn't cut the mustard Tuesday in her effort to invalidate ballots cast against Borough President Melinda Katz. Jerry Goldfeder, the lawyer for public defender...
Tempers flare at Giants camp
Here is our daily practice update from Giants training camp: Something good The first-team defense forced a pair of turnovers against the scout-team offense, with LB Ryan Connelly and nickel...
AOC blasts McConnell again: 'Boys will be held accountable... starting with Mitch'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is continuing to throw Twitter jabs at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Replying to a tweet from The Daily Beast that said McConnell’s campaign manager “essentially” said...
Dayton shooter embraced 'violent ideologies' before massacre: authorities
The Dayton gunman fell under the sway of "violent ideologies" and had an "obsession" with mayhem before he killed nine people in the heinous shooting, authorities said Tuesday, as the...
Men avoid reusable shopping bags to not look gay: study
Men may be more likely to snub mother nature by refusing to carry reusable shopping bags — because they don’t want to appear feminine or gay, according to a new...
Drunk woman survives fall onto subway track as train pulled into station
A drunken woman fell onto the subway tracks as an L train barreled into Manhattan’s Sixth Avenue station Tuesday — but miraculously walked away unscathed thanks to a quick-thinking good...
Migrant kids offered chance at education on converted bus
TIJUANA, Mexico - The children crammed into the bus and sat in two neat lines, poring over notebooks at desks where once there had been passenger seats. From the overhead...
Cheers to the official cocktail of summer 2019
Move over margarita, arrivederci Aperol Spritz and good riddance rosé: The official drink of summer 2019 is spiked seltzer. The low-calorie, low-carb boozy beverage, which tastes like punched-up soda water...
Japanese flying car hovers for a minute during test flight
Japanese electronics manufacturer NEC Corporation unveiled a prototype flying car that stayed in the air for almost a minute during a test in Japan this week. About the size of...
Half of young Americans say college is no longer necessary
In the spring of her senior year of high school, Malavika Vivek had four choices: Caltech, UC Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon or solutions architect at software company Avasoft Inc. She chose...
Class-action lawsuit filed against UCLA gynecologist accused of sexually assault
LOS ANGELES — Two women said in a federal class-action lawsuit they were sexually assaulted by a former gynecologist who worked for the University of California, Los Angeles. The lawsuit...
Female doctors are more likely to go part-time
Physicians aren’t immune to the trade-offs working women face, new research shows. Female doctors are more likely than their male peers to shift to part-time work or stop working a...
Evidence of ancient 'time machine' star found 35,000 light-years from Earth
Astronomers have found evidence of one of the oldest stars in the universe, a star that lived 13.5 billion years ago, nestled inside a star that's nearly as old. Located...
Fotis Dulos offered his home so his lawyer could be 'intimate' with wife
Fotis Dulos, the estranged husband of missing Connecticut mom Jennifer Dulos, allegedly tried to intervene in the failing marriage of his lawyer and the lawyer's estranged wife -- offering up...
Fire risk rises in previously too-wet-to-burn US Northwest
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Nestled in the foothills of Washington’s Cascade Mountains, the bustling Seattle suburb of Issaquah seems an unlikely candidate for anxiety over wildfires. The region, famous for its...
Porn star Lynn Pleasant allegedly paid ‘hitman’ to have son’s dad killed
Pornhub star Lynn Pleasant could face up to 10 years in prison for paying a "hitman" $4,875 to murder her son's father. The 31-year-old's plot was revealed when the hitman...
More than 1.5 million Americans are allergic to this 'hidden' ingredient
It's prevalent — and can cause severe allergic reactions.
Texting your 'number neighbor' could lead to a crazy conversation
Won’t you be my "number neighbor"? There’s a new trend that has picked up steam over the last few days among social media users. People are texting complete strangers —...
Scientists can now manipulate brains using smartphones: study
Mind control has never been so high-tech. Scientists have created a tiny, smartphone-controlled brain implant capable of selectively manipulating brain cell circuits — and uncovering neurological problems, such as Parkinson's,...
Cop injured after tussle with turnstile jumpers
A transit cop was injured in a tussle with a couple of Brooklyn turnstile jumpers Tuesday afternoon, cops said. The melee erupted at the E. 105 Street station in Canarsie...
Saudi Arabia women's rights reforms could take time to be fully accepted
RIYADH - Saudi officials have hailed as “historic” new rights granted to women in Saudi Arabia that further dismantle its heavily criticized guardianship system, but male relatives could still find...
Ex-Knick knows exactly what to blame for free-agency disasters
Kenyon Martin's 15-year career included a brief, 54-game stint with the Knicks. It was enough to see why they have the NBA's worst record this century. Following another disappointing offseason,...
Gilroy man arrested for threatening to 'kill 500' in wake of fest shooting
A California man allegedly inspired by the Gilroy Garlic Festival mass shooting was arrested for threatening to kill hundreds of people, police said. Jose Pinon, 40, of Gilroy posted on...
Molly Qerim walks off set after scorching Max Kellerman take
The NBA’s All-Decade teams have caused some fiery takes, and Molly Qerim just couldn’t take it anymore. During a segment on ESPN’s "First Take" on Tuesday, Qerim was featured with...
Cops seek another suspect in Harlem water dousing
Cops want to question a 21-year-old in connection with one of the viral water bucket incidents that caused outrage among officers and politicians, authorities said Tuesday. Darnell Hilliard, also known...
FBI finds ‘target list’ made by Gilroy Garlic Festival shooter
The FBI has launched a domestic terrorism probe into the deadly shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival in California after discovering that the gunman had a nationwide “target list,” officials...
South Florida trying to save beaches from invading seaweed
MIAMI BEACH – For the Ayers family, it should have been a picture-perfect day on the beach. But then they smelled it and they saw the mountains of seagrass. "We...
'Love, Antosha' review: Doc pays moving homage to Anton Yelchin
Anton Yelchin, a gifted actor gone far too soon at 27, is the subject of "Love, Antosha," a lovely and loving documentary from first-time feature director Garret Price. Even those...
Philly murder suspect arrested in Harvard Square: cops
A schizophrenic man suspected of killing his father with an assault rifle in Philadelphia was arrested Tuesday near Harvard University in Massachusetts, where he previously attended, police said. The suspect,...
Scientists create world's thinnest gold at 2 atoms thick
Gold that's just two atoms thick has been created in a lab by British scientists. The "world's thinnest gold" is one million times thinner than a fingernail – and is...
Trump sues California over law forcing release of tax returns
President Trump sued California Tuesday over a new law requiring presidential candidates to release their income tax returns to run in the state’s primary elections — the latest legal challenge...
Dad tells police he looked away briefly before son drowned
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The father of a 6-year-old boy who drowned in a Florida wave pool told investigators he thought his son had gotten out of the water and...
NY man using name 'Alex Asher' probed for threats against PA city
The NYPD and FBI are helping a Pennsylvania police department track down a Big Apple resident who made threatening comments to a city in the Keystone State on the heels...
Police believe 'shooting' at Baton Rouge Walmart was a false alarm
Shoppers at a Walmart in Baton Rouge caused a panic when they fled the store on Tuesday amid fears that a shooting took place — but it was unclear if...
White House: No politician should be blamed for another's 'evil intention'
The White House said Tuesday that no politician, including the president, should be blamed when someone "acts out their evil intention" -- as President Trump prepares to travel on Wednesday...
Florida gov orders probe into handling of Jeffrey Epstein's 2008 sex-abuse case
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered a criminal probe into the Palm Beach Sheriff and State Attorney's handling of Jeffrey Epstein's 2008 sex trafficking case. “Floridians expect and deserve a...
Dough-Deal: UK Domino's stocking imported supplies in case of 'disorderly' EU break
Domino's Pizza is worried that Brexit could take a big bite out of its bottom line. The UK branch of the popular pie chain has reportedly spent more than $8.5...
De Blasio's presidential bid may be doomed after new primary poll
Mayor Bill de Blasio could be forced to turn out the lights on his long-shot presidential bid, according to a new survey released Tuesday. De Blasio did not even register...
This miracle injection actually might help you lose weight
There's no such thing as a miracle weight loss pill -- but there is an injection for that. Researchers at the Imperial College of London gave obese people a "medical...
Mets avoid Jeff McNeil disaster as he returns to lineup
After bad news on Robinson Cano, the Mets lucked out with Jeff McNeil. McNeil, who left the second game of Monday's doubleheader with a calf cramp, is back in the...
Judge says officials can move forward with 14th Street car ban
Officials can now move forward with a plan to speed up bus service on 14th Street by only letting buses, trucks with three or more axles, delivery vehicles and local...
Scottish scientists develop 'artificial tongue' to detect fake whiskies
Counterfeit whiskey crooks don’t stand a lick of a chance! Scottish scientists are putting a new twist on artificial intelligence with an "artificial tongue" used to detect fake batches of...
Explanation surfaces for Antonio Brown's gross feet pictures
This would've been one cold burn. Antonio Brown has been hampered during his first training camp with the Raiders because of what appears to be blistered feet. According to NFL...
'Mercury retrograde?' Pete Alonso's answers keep getting weirder
Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has launched home runs seemingly out of this world during his remarkable rookie campaign. Now, he is looking out of this world to explain his...
Millionaire evaded cops in wife's slaying by staying in luxe Mexico hotels
The California millionaire who was arrested last weekend for his wife's 2012 slaying managed to elude capture for four years in Mexico by shacking up in luxury hotels and constantly moving...
Man recalls father dying in his arms during Dayton massacre
A grieving son told how his father died in his arms during the Dayton massacre -- and how he believes he spoke to the killer's dying sister as she gasped...
FBI caved to pressure from Trump when it fired Peter Strzok: lawsuit
A former FBI agent who worked the feds’ investigation into Russian election meddling — and who sent text messages slamming then-candidate Donald Trump — filed a lawsuit Tuesday charging that...
This guy's leap of faith didn't quite end as planned
As a moving bridge in Klaipeda, Lithuania, began to shift, this man thought he could still somehow make it onto the drifting structure. His jump over the bridge's rope, however,...
Ex-Marine sentenced to 4 years in prison over charity scam
A Florida man who promised to send military families to Disney World is now on a trip of his own -- a four-year jaunt to federal prison. John Shannon Simpson,...
Athletics will overcome Cubs' Wrigley Field trend
Geniuses at French’s are releasing a mustard ice cream. Not to be outdone, Oscar Mayer has created a hot dog-flavored ice cream sandwich. Simultaneously bad marketing ideas sent stocks crashing...
Prosecutors indict DNA profile of woman in infant's 2016 death
The DNA profile of an unknown woman has been indicted in the death of an infant found inside a backpack in Illinois three years ago, prosecutors said. A grand jury...
Mets could cost sportsbook big money if miracle surge continues
The Mets are charging up the odds board in the National League East in much the same way they are climbing in the NL wild-card standings. On July 30, William...
NYPD chief fires back at Cuomo over water-dousing incidents
A rankled NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill said on Tuesday that he was "surprised" that Gov. Cuomo criticized the behavior of police officers in the recent water-dousing incidents. Interjecting questions from...
Carpenter hand-delivers memorial crosses for victims of Dayton, El Paso shootings
A 68-year-old master carpenter who creates and hand-delivers memorial crosses in memory of mass shooting victims this week took two "heart-wrenching" trips he wishes he never had to take. Greg...
Another ex-girlfriend of Dayton shooter comes forward with red flags
An ex-girlfriend of Ohio mass shooter Connor Betts noticed a giant red flag on their very first date -- when he showed her footage from the slaughter at Pittsburgh's Tree...
Diabetic groom-to-be dies after taking cheaper insulin to pay for wedding
The high price of medicine cost him his life. When Josh Wilkerson turned 26, he aged out of his stepfather's private health insurance and he was unable to afford his...
This is the nation's top college — when it comes to partying
Syracuse University is the nation's top college — when it comes to partying. The Orange earned the high marks based on a survey of 140,000 students by the Princeton Review,...
Mom killed in Dayton carnage FaceTimed father of her kids in final moments
A mom of two fatally wounded in the Dayton mass shooting spent her final moments calling the father of her kids in a bid to see the children, the man...
Adam Gase's preseason plan for Le'Veon Bell up in the air
Adam Gase wasn’t ready to divulge his plans for Thursday night’s preseason opener. By the sound of it, the Jets coach is struggling with what he should do with Le’Veon...
NBA star in heated racial profiling dispute with casino
76ers star Ben Simmons is accusing an Australian casino of racial profiling, following claims that he and his friends were denied entry into the establishment Monday. Simmons, who was raised...
Inmate who tried to escape prison by dressing up as daughter found dead
The Brazilian gang leader who tried to make a prison break by disguising himself as his teenage daughter was found dead in his cell, local authorities said. Clauvino da Silva,...
Twins' Jose Berrios is in perfect spot for success
Jose Berrios throughout his career has been magnificent at home with a 3.28 ERA and 23-12 record, which should lend itself well to Tuesday’s showdown with the Braves. Atlanta is...
McConnell campaign's tweet of tombstone with opponent’s name draws backlash
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's campaign is under fire for sharing a photo of a tombstone bearing a left-leaning opponent's name. The campaign's tweet on Saturday featured a grave marker...
Dave Gettleman: Why some of my ex-players hate me
Even at 68 years old, Giants general manager Dave Gettleman believes he can still change his ways. Despite a successful resumé, Gettleman maintains testy relationships with many of his former...
Group behind $1.4B telescope seeks Spain permit amid Hawaii protests
BARCELONA, Spain — The group behind a $1.4 billion telescope planned for Hawaii is applying for a permit to build in Spain as ongoing protests and a human blockade prevent...
Teacher gets 5 years in prison for affair with female student
A twisted former New Jersey second-grade teacher will spend at least four years behind bars after she admitted to having an "emotionally and morally damaging" affair with a teen girl...
Cuomo calls out 'pathetic' 2020 Dems for trashing Obama
Gov. Andrew Cuomo slammed the Democratic presidential candidates as "pathetic" for picking apart former President Barack Obama’s record during last week’s debate, calling it a "circular firing squad" that plays...
Rodeo longhorn breaks loose and goes on rampage through city
These folks had one wild lunch break. People enjoying the sunny weather in Colorado Springs, Colorado, were in for a shock when an angry longhorn came barreling down the city...
Driver and matron arrested for leaving sleeping girl on daycare bus
A Brooklyn bus driver and a matron have been arrested for forgetting a sleeping 4-year-old girl in the back of the bus, leaving her to wander off alone Monday until...
Drought reveals submerged Buddhist temple in Thailand
LOPBURI, Thailand - Thousands are flocking to see a Buddhist temple in central Thailand exposed after drought drove water levels to record lows in a dam reservoir where it had...
Jon Huntsman steps down as US ambassador to Russia
Jon Huntsman is stepping down as US ambassador to Russia while he considers another run for governor in his home state of Utah, a report Tuesday said. "American citizenship is...
Even Mick Jagger is throwing jabs at de Blasio
Even rock superstars know time is not on Hizzoner's side. Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger poked fun at Mayor Bill de Blasio's notorious tardiness at MetLife Stadium Monday night —...
AOC 'cheering on' physical violence against Mitch, his campaign says
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell fired back at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Tuesday, accusing her of "cheering on" people who want to see the Kentucky Republican "break his neck." "Last...
Beat the heat — and save some cash — with a personal air conditioner
We are officially in the dog days of summer. Or in other words, if you’re not basking in the air conditioning, you’re probably dreaming about doing so. But that pleasant...
Rising pitching prospect shows why Yankees refused to trade him
Despite the Yankees' obvious need to bolster their starting rotation before the trade deadline, general manager Brian Cashman passed on a deal that could have put Robbie Ray in pinstripes....
What does '30-50 feral hogs' mean? Anti-gun control tweet goes viral
Pesky wild hogs have taken over the internet, after being invoked in the debate about gun control. The odd development began with a tweet about assault weapons from Jason Isbell,...
Cops had the perfect punishment after 2 bozos were caught tossing fridge off cliff
Recycling is no joke.
Texas police chief apologizes after cops on horseback lead black suspect by rope
A police chief in Texas is apologizing after two cops on horseback were caught on camera leading a black suspect by a rope through city streets, acknowledging the officers showed...
Here's why using electric fans to cool off could be dangerous
Well, this blows. A new study has found that using electric fans to cool down during extreme heat is only effective when the humidity is high. When the humidity is...
Lightning strike sends couple's toilet 'airborne like a missile'
Hold on to your butts. A couple in Charlotte County, Fla., are picking up the pieces after their porcelain toilet was blown to bits during an electrical storm. "It was...
Pete Alonso has turned four letters into Mets rallying cry
Pete Alonso’s trade deadline rallying cry for support from fans has been rewarded. After their doubleheader sweep of the Miami Marlins on Monday night, Alonso was asked by SNY's Steve...
Wayne Rooney ending MLS stint early to head home
Wayne Rooney is headed back to England. After the MLS season concludes this fall, Rooney will leave D.C. United to become a player-coach with second-tier English side Derby County, the...
Lost Alexander the Great sculpture found in storage room
An ancient sculpture of Alexander the Great was recently discovered inside the storage room of a Greek museum. The surprising find was made by Angeliki Kottaridi, a leading archaeologist and...
Disgraced ex-cardinal’s letters to alleged sex abuse victims revealed
VATICAN CITY — At first glance, the handwritten postcards and letters look innocuous, even warm, sometimes signed by "Uncle T." or "Your uncle, Father Ted." But taken in context, the...
Jets are positioned to thrive, if they can survive
In our last report, we looked at 2019 schedule challenges for the Giants from a market perspective using projected regular-season win totals for their opponents. Today, we’ll do the same...
The life and death of ‘Beloved’ author Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison has died at the age of 88. Born Chloe Ardelia Wofford in Lorain, Ohio, the “Beloved” novelist went on to become a Nobel laureate, Pulitzer Prize winner and...
Monster lets pals gang-rape wife after losing poker bet
A monstrous Indian man bet his wife in a twisted game of poker -- then twice let her be gang-raped after he lost, according to a report. The unidentified gambling...
'Coward:' Texans-Packers practice gets ugly after rookie's flex
Lonnie Johnson Jr. isn’t making any friends in Green Bay. On Monday, the first day of joint practices between the Texans and Packers, the rookie cornerback was kicked off the...
Google pledges to use recycled materials for consumer devices
SAN FRANCISCO - Alphabet Inc’s Google on Monday announced that it would neutralize carbon emissions from delivering consumer hardware by next year and include recycled plastic in each of its...
This deer apparently thinks it's a cow
Now that's a case of mistaken identity. A wildlife photographer has captured remarkable pictures of a deer sitting in the British countryside alongside a herd of cows, convinced it is...
YouTube removes far-right teen's account over hate speech
Google-owned YouTube has taken down the account of a teenage creator after she posted a video that seemed to call for violence against LGBT people. The video from Soph, a...
China vows to crack down on Hong Kong protesters
China on Tuesday warned the criminals they claim are behind weeks-long protests in Hong Kong not to "play with fire" and vowed to crack down on the organizers, signaling that...
JJ Watt breaks kid's bike in hilarious fail
When JJ Watt took this tyke's bike for a spin, he proved the ride was not "big-man-proof." Watch the funny moment as the Houston Texans defensive end accidentally breaks a...
City school buses can now use cameras to catch reckless drivers
ALBANY — City school districts will soon be allowed to attach camera technology to yellow buses aimed at capturing reckless drivers who whiz past stopped buses, according to a bill...
Court revives Sarah Palin's defamation suit against New York Times
Former US vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin can continue her defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, a court has ruled. The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan found...
College QB arrested in bizarre cocaine-bird poop case
A college quarterback claims a white substance on his car that tested positive for cocaine is actually bird poop. Shai Werts, a junior at Georgia Southern, was arrested on July...
Actor goes to astounding lengths to prove he’s not as bad a QB as film makes him out to be
Robbie Amell may not be a quarterback, but he's out to prove he's better than the one he played on-screen. After being called out for his throwing ability Monday on...
You can probably guess how Bill de Blasio ranks among other NY politicians
Presidential wannabe Mayor Bill de Blasio has the dubious distinction of being the single most unpopular political figure in the entirety of New York State, a stunning new survey reveals....
Scouts' dishonor: Boy Scouts failed to stop hundreds of sex predators: suit
A new lawsuit against the Boy Scouts of America charges that there are hundreds of previously unreported cases of sexual abuse in the organization. The suit, filed Monday in Philadelphia’s...
Hispanic Rangers fan: My family was harassed at game hours after El Paso shooting
The Texas Rangers are investigating claims that a white fan harassed a Hispanic family during Saturday’s game in Arlington, just hours after a gunman purportedly posted an anti-immigrant screed and...
How Mitch McConnell is responding to that AOC cutout groping photo
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has responded to the photo of several young men suggestively posing with a cardboard cutout of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. "Team Mitch in no way condones...
No better time to buy into Jon Gruden's Raiders hype
LAS VEGAS — If there is a time to buy into Jon Gruden’s sales pitch, this is it. But ignore Gruden’s bluster when he talks about the Oakland Raiders rebuilding...
AOC remains polarizing among New Yorkers after eight months in office: poll
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has emerged as a polarizing figure in her home state in just eight months in office, a new survey released Tuesday reveals. Forty-one percent of New York...
Ohio lawmaker refuses to resign over 'shocking' Dayton shooting rant
An Ohio lawmaker who said gay marriage and “drag queen advocates” were among the reasons that led to the Dayton shooting massacre will not resign, despite urging from the state’s...
Drunk Florida man allegedly peed into nightclub ice machine
This guy's a real pisser. A boozy Florida man took a whiz into a commercial ice machine at a local nightclub over the weekend, a report said. Michael Williams, 28,...
Online lenders under investigation by regulators in 11 states, Puerto Rico
The New York Department of Financial Services is leading a multistate probe that could snag a Silicon Valley startup backed by Andreessen Horowitz and the rapper Nas, The Post has...
Why this NBA star is on a beer-a-day diet
A beer a day keeps the doctor away, especially for Detroit Pistons star Andre Drummond. After eliminating red meat from his diet, Drummond is mainly sticking to fish and vegetables...
Rockefeller Center landlord yanks leases for concourse restaurants
The Rockefeller Center dining venues run by just-booted Patina Group enjoy one of the world’s choicest eatery locations — but might be too much to chew for all but the...
French bulldog throws epic temper tantrum over Cheerios
Watch the hilarious temper tantrum that Cashew the French bulldog, from Tipton County, Indiana, throws after his mom stops feeding him his favorite snack. As soon as he hears that...
Marlins rookie's first homer came at perfect TV moment
The energy in Citi Field during the Mets' doubleheader sweep over the Miami Marlins was electric, especially for one Marlins family. Isan Diaz made his MLB debut in the opener...
Get a toad of this! People keep finding frogs in their packaged salads
It sounds like an urban legend — a friend of a friend who knows someone who once took a bite of a live frog that had somehow found its way...
Employee claims Google discriminates against pregnant women
A memo written by a Google employee that alleges discrimination against pregnant women has gone viral at the tech giant, according to Motherboard. Titled “I’m Not Returning to Google After...
Latin American nations warn citizens about US travel after deadly shootings
Two violence-plagued Latin American countries are warning against traveling to the US following the weekend's back-to-back mass shootings. Uruguay and Venezuela -- both nations that US citizens are already warned...
Colin Cowherd obsessed with Baker Mayfield's beer chugging
If the Browns were on fraternity row, Colin Cowherd believes "O-Delta Baker" is "a hell of a frat house" during rush week. Cowherd, who has been critical of Baker Mayfield...
Pulse-pounding video shows chaos inside bar during Dayton shooting
Dramatic cellphone video shows the sheer chaos that broke out inside a bar as the Dayton massacre unfolded. In the recording, screaming patrons inside Ned Peppers bar can be seen...
Beach town pays $65,000 for hawks, owls to scare seagulls away
A New Jersey beach town is shelling out a whopping $65,000 on a team of hawks, falcons and owls to scare away pesky, food-stealing seagulls from the boardwalk, according to...
Police officers deliver pizza to hungry boy who dialed 911
It was the cheesiest emergency imaginable.
The Cubs have another Craig Kimbrel problem to worry about
The Cubs threw money at their bullpen problem and it still may not be enough. The team signed Craig Kimbrel to a three-year, $43 million deal in June, hoping a...
Senators say Trump will back gun control bills after El Paso, Dayton shootings
WASHINGTON -- There are signs of life in the Senate. After double mass shootings this weekend, two bipartisan gun safety bills in the Senate have gotten the support of President...
Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison dead at 88
Author Toni Morrison, a literary legend who rose to become one of the most inspirational figures in American writing and the first black woman to win a Nobel Prize in...
Boy challenges neighbors to random acts of kindness after El Paso shooting
An 11-year-old boy with a heart of gold is challenging the community of El Paso to commit random acts of kindness as a way to help the city heal from...
Ezekiel Elliott threatens to pull a Le’Veon Bell in escalating Cowboys feud
Ezekiel Elliott could pull a Le'Veon Bell if he doesn't get what he wants. The star Cowboys running back will not play in 2019 if he doesn't get a new...
Dayton shooter's ex-classmate: Cops knew about his 'rape list'
A former high school classmate of Dayton mass shooter Connor Betts says she called cops on him when he bragged that he put her on a sick "rape list" he...
NYT amends front-page headline after backlash on Twitter
Facing intense criticism, the New York Times changed a front-page headline about President Trump’s response to the back-to-back mass shootings that claimed 31 lives in Texas and Ohio. “TRUMP URGES...
Barneys files for bankruptcy, will close 15 stores
Barneys has gone bust. The luxury retail giant filed for bankruptcy early Tuesday, announcing plans to close 15 stores across the nation. The retailer, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy...
Schumer, King call for McConnell to allow Senate vote on background check bill
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and GOP Rep. Peter King on Tuesday will call on the Senate to vote for House-passed background check legislation in the aftermath of the horrific...
Hero distracted El Paso shooter by throwing bottles at him
A man who was shot in the El Paso Walmart massacre is being hailed as a hero for throwing bottles at accused gunman Patrick Crusius to try to distract him,...
Dayton shooter's ex says he heard voices, talked about 'dark, evil things'
The Ohio madman who slaughtered nine people and wounded at least two dozen others in Dayton's nightlife district had heard menacing voices in his head since he was young, and...
Dayton shooter may have had far-left Twitter account
A now-suspended Twitter account that appeared to belong to the Dayton mass shooter showed extreme-left postings in which he lamented President Trump’s election and encouraged people to cut fences at...
Voters say Cuomo has made New York better as governor: poll
ALBANY — Life in the Empire State is better now than when Gov. Andrew Cuomo took office, but his favorability rating is slipping, a new poll shows. Voters surveyed in...
Grandpa 'nails' adorable role as granddaughter's manicurist
When this young woman's surgery left her unable to go to the nail salon, her adorable grandpa brought the salon to her! Watch the sweet moment he carefully paints his...
Tennessee city website compromised by 'Iranian Hackers'
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Tennessee city is working to fix a portion of its website that was hacked over the weekend. News outlets report a bill processing page on the...
Strip club empire pledges to send erotic dancers to Area 51
The top adult entertainment company in Nevada is reportedly set to storm Area 51 next month -- with strippers. “Come September 20, we’ll be there,” Ryan Carlson, director of operations...
Cops search for masked suspects in quadruple Brooklyn shooting
Surveillance video taken near the scene of a quadruple shooting at a Brooklyn street vigil early Monday shows several suspects running away while shielding their faces. The video shows six...
Yankees set their Gary Sanchez return plan
BALTIMORE — They come and go as often as regulars on the Long Island Railroad, and All-Star catcher Gary Sanchez is preparing to return from the injured list for the...
Mickey Callaway squashes Mets' closer debate
Edwin Diaz’s status appears safe. After hinting Seth Lugo could steal the closer’s role, and then using Diaz in a non-save situation in the opening win of Monday’s doubleheader against...
Protesters shout death threats outside Mitch McConnell's home
Gun control supporters stood outside Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's home in Kentucky on Sunday night -- protesting and hurling death threats at him -- while broadcasting on Facebook Live....
Amed Rosario is finally putting it all together
In what is a crucial month for the Mets’ wild-card hopes, Amed Rosario has started August off on the right foot. The shortstop went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and...
Michael Conforto's bat has awakened and so have the Mets
As they teetered on the .500 mark for a few hours, it was ultimately Michael Conforto’s 23rd homer of the season, which tied the game at four in the bottom...
Police identify all 22 victims of the El Paso Walmart massacre
The 22 victims of the El Paso Walmart mass shooting were identified by police on Monday, including a mother who was on her way to pick up her teenage daughter...
Yankees are taking this to an unheard-of extreme
BALTIMORE — The Replacements? The Expendables? The B-Team? Forget it, I’m not any good at nicknames. Someone smarter than me (setting the bar low) can come up with a handle...