November 7, 2019
The Giants playing for their jobs
Pat Shurmur says he’s built for this. Then again, this is all he has known: This as in being the head coach of a losing football team struggling to find...
Why this Alabama-LSU rivalry game could be different
It was after a 10-0 Alabama victory over LSU in 2016 that Greg McElroy and Danny Kanell had an old-fashioned Twitter feud. The two former college quarterbacks-turned ESPN analysts went...
Democrat once jailed for underage sex elected to state Senate
A Democratic lawmaker in Virginia who was jailed for six months in 2015 for having sex with his underage secretary was elected to the state legislature this week, reports said....
Edgardo Alfonzo hasn't quite gotten over his Mets firing
Edgardo Alfonzo posted on Instagram Thursday a message expressing disappointment he was recently dumped as manager at Single-A Brooklyn, which won the New York/Penn League championship. The popular former Mets...
More fallout from Kawhi Leonard's load management
LOS ANGELES — The NBA fined the Los Angeles Clippers $50,000 on Thursday for statements made by coach Doc Rivers and others that were "inconsistent" about Kawhi Leonard's health status....
Steven Matz already liking Carlos Beltran's 'edge'
Steven Matz didn’t need an internet search to provide a description of his new manager’s background. Growing up on Long Island, the Mets pitcher rooted for Carlos Beltran the player....
Mulvaney subpoenaed to testify in House impeachment probe
The House committees conducting the Trump impeachment probe issued a subpoena late Thursday night for Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney, Axios reported. The move comes just a...
Fox's Cris Carter problem came long before mysterious exit
A priest, a rabbi, an atheist and a Trappist monk walk into a bar. Bartender says, “What is this, a joke?” Yes, a bad joke. The same one, too. Former...
T-Mobile dangles $15 cell deal ahead of potential Sprint merger
He’s Santa Claus with a twist. T-Mobile’s often foul-mouthed chief executive on Thursday mirthfully unveiled a bag of goodies he wants to hand out, including $15-a-month cell service, on the...
Suspect kicks elderly newspaper reader in the head in unprovoked Bronx attack
A fiend in the Bronx ran up to an 81-year-old man who was reading a newspaper on a sidewalk and kicked him in the back of the head in an...
1 dead, 8 injured after chemical incident at Buffalo Wild Wings
An employee at Buffalo Wild Wings has died and eight others have been hospitalized following a chemical incident at the restaurant, officials in Massachusetts said on Thursday. Authorities responded to...
Islanders' win streak ends in surprising fashion
After two terrific periods, the Islanders abandoned their strong fundamental play in the third. And in a flash, their 10-game winning streak was over. Bryan Rust scored his second goal...
Ukraine whistleblower's lawyer warns Trump to stop attacks on client
A lawyer for the Ukraine whistleblower reportedly sent a letter to the White House on Thursday warning President Trump to "cease and desist" calls to unmask his client. "I submit...
Bustle Digital Group hit by fresh round of layoffs
Bustle Digital Group just went through another round of layoffs that appears to have hit veterans of its books and entertainment news sections particularly hard. The layoffs come three months...
'Tina Turner Musical' review: A towering Broadway performance
If you want to relive Tina Turner’s prime, you can’t get much better than Adrienne Warren. The star of “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical,” which opened Thursday night on Broadway,...
Porn star Jessica Jaymes attempted suicide prior to untimely death: report
Porn star Jessica Jaymes attempted suicide at least once before her death — which was caused by a seizure related to years of alcohol abuse, a report said Thursday. Jaymes,...
Henrik Lundqvist turns back the clock to propel Rangers
RALEIGH, N.C. — Henrik Lundqvist didn’t want to make this an age thing, so let’s put that aside for a moment. Instead, let’s take a look at this game that...
Madison Square Garden Co. to give up stakes in Knicks and Rangers
The Madison Square Garden Co. plans to give up its entire equity stake in the New York Knicks next year, while leaving MSG chief Jimmy Dolan in control of the...
Here are the media insiders at Michael’s Restaurant's 30th anniversary bash
Michael McCarty, owner of Michael’s Restaurant, and longtime general manager Steve Millington tossed a 30th anniversary bash on Wednesday for the Midtown eatery that’s long been a magnet for boldfaced...
Woman charged with swindling $63K from elderly CA wildfire victim
A woman was charged with swindling $63,000 of an insurance payout meant for a 75-year-old woman who lost her home last year in the California Camp Fire. Brenda Rose Asbury,...
Gift cards, cell phones and Mets tickets: How NYC spends $12M enticing criminals back to court
Mayor de Blasio’s $12 million supervised-release program to entice accused criminals back to court — something they are required by law to do — gifts them with everything from movie...
Rangers defenseman raising his stock with quick start
RALEIGH, N.C. — The points are nice, for sure. And no question that if they keep coming like they have to start this season, so will the big money when...
De Blasio's plan to move 'Charging' statue is a load of bull
City Hall is again getting set to move “Charging Bull” — going through the motions of consulting with the artist and the community as it cites supposed security concerns. Give...
A Jets key offensive weapon could make return vs. Giants
It’s getting so close, the Jets can almost smell the white smoke. Sunday, they may even see it — in the presence of Chris Herndon. The young tight end could...
Jeff Sessions announces he's running for his old Alabama Senate seat
Jeff Sessions said Thursday that he was entering the race for his old Senate seat. The former attorney general praised President Trump in a YouTube video that announced his Alabama Senate...
Ex-veterans' services chief couldn't resign because Bill de Blasio was busy with 2020 race
The city's former veterans' services commissioner couldn't tell Mayor Bill de Blasio that she was resigning because he was too busy running for president. Loree Sutton told The Post that...
My grim 'real New Yorker' baptism in subway violence
Returning home to the suburbs Wednesday, I told my husband about the violent, unprovoked attack I’d witnessed that afternoon on the Rockefeller Center subway platform at 2:40 p.m. “Congratulations,” he...
Trump blasts NY 'political hacks' after judge's ruling on his charity
President Trump on Thursday slammed a judge's ruling that he must donate $2 million to charity for misusing his non-profit's funds to further his political goals. In a statement released...
Trump's unheralded border success
The horrific murders in northern Mexico this week by drug-cartel gunmen are a stark reminder that the United States and our southern neighbor still face significant security challenges. Yet the...
Andrew Cuomo to spend Thanksgiving in Puerto Rico
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday he and his three daughters will spend the Thanksgiving holiday in Puerto Rico to help boost tourism on the American island that was ravaged by...
How Nets are trying to fix turnover problem
The Nets are leading the league in an area they wish they weren’t. Seven games into the season and Brooklyn is averaging a league-high 19.9 turnovers per game. The Nets...
Leonard Williams won't spare Sam Darnold if opportunity arises
Leonard Williams never got to lay a hand on Sam Darnold in practice during their two years together with the Jets. Traded to the Giants two weeks ago, Williams laughed...
Yankees have found their new pitching coach
The Yankees have hired Matt Blake to replace Larry Rothschild as their big-league pitching coach, according to a person familiar with the situation. Unlike Rothschild, who has more than 20...
President Trump honors 9/11 hero who died saving WTC lives
President Trump Thursday posthumously awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal to Rick Rescorla, who died on 9/11 while saving the lives of many co-workers at the World Trade Center. Rescorla was...
Brett Gardner has some leverage in ongoing Yankees return talks
Adding stud starter Gerrit Cole would be a bold free-agent signing and certainly stamp the Yankees the winter favorite to win a second consecutive AL East title. Didi Gregorius returning...
Union chief blasts MTA's Foye for 'counterproductive' contract negotiations
"We have lost confidence in your ability to negotiate a fair and acceptable contract for this membership," TWU Local 100 President Tony Utano said in a letter addressed to Foye...
Kristaps Porzingis has 'stupid' Instagram regret from Knicks breakup
DALLAS — For those who have “stayed woke,” Kristaps Porzingis is here to give you rest. Nine months after Porzingis issued a cryptic warning to Knicks fans on social media...
ABC's rampant hypocrisy: smearing Kavanaugh, protecting Epstein
James O’Keefe’s Project Veritas, a group that has often infiltrated news organizations to uncover liberal bias, has released an explosive “hot mic” video of “Good Morning America” co-host Amy Robach...
Four Loko debuts White Claw-killing hard seltzer
It may have been "the summer of White Claw," but Fall might go to Four Loko.
Target’s Black Friday deals have been released for huge holiday preview sale
You can jumpstart your Black Friday shopping plans at Target now that the retailer has revealed their deals for the shopping holiday as part of their Black Friday Preview Sale....
Judge sanctioned for pressuring lawyer to settle case over 'racist' remark
A Brooklyn judge has been hit with a sanction for threatening to file a complaint against an attorney for making what she called a "racist" comment in her court --...
Will Smith does cheeky colonoscopy video for cancer awareness
Will Smith is getting cheeky with it. The actor, who turned 51 on Sept. 25, released an 18-minute YouTube vlog Wednesday chronicling his experience getting his first-ever colonoscopy in August....
Zillow listing goes viral over ‘drugs' on kitchen counter
Most homes for sale on Zillow are lucky to get even 100 pageviews over a few weeks. But a five-bedroom Michigan home has earned 36,000 pairs of eyeballs over the...
George Michael demanded Emma Thompson for 'Last Christmas'
Sometimes you gotta have faith — and Emma Thompson. Both were necessary in the case of “Last Christmas,” the new romantic-comedy inspired by the titular holiday classic from Wham! After...
Early voting makes this other election 'reform' a ridiculous waste
On top of instituting early voting this year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Legislature passed another, less-noticed election “reform” that, in practice, is mainly a giveaway to public employees. It’s...
Red hot: Why conservatives make better daters
It's a Grand Old Party -- especially if you're single.
AOC's ungrateful, ignorant hipster diss
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was displaying an all-too-common bigotry in her recent Bronx town-hall meeting when she bemoaned “historically Puerto Rican” Williamsburg’s transformation into “Disneyland for hippies.” This echoes the congresswoman’s...
Federal watchdog signs off on NYCHA's $450M boiler plan
The federal watchdog for NYCHA signed off on the agency's plan to use $450 million in state aid to replace decrepit boilers and elevators in its developments, officials said Thursday....
De Blasio keeps trying to derail these kids' path to college
Seniors at the Success Academy HS of the Liberal Arts just got their SAT scores — and all 114 did great, with an average score of 1268, 200 points above...
Scorsese’s a grumpy old fart and other commentary
Culture beat: Scorsese’s a Grumpy Old Fart Though “a big admirer of Oscar-winning Martin Scorsese,” Reason’s Nick Gillepsie excoriates the “76-year-old genius” for his New York Times op-ed slamming Marvel-type...
Tiger Woods picks himself for Presidents Cup squad
Tiger Woods did what just about everyone expected him to do Thursday night when he named himself as one of his four captain’s picks for the upcoming Presidents Cup in...
City Hall launches new inspection push for homes with lead-poisoned kids
City Hall promised Thursday it would notify families in thousands of city apartments about possible lead contamination after a bombshell watchdog report revealed buildings that are home to lead-poisoned kids...
Alan Dershowitz sues Epstein 'sex slave' accuser
Firebrand attorney Alan Dershowitz has filed his own lawsuit against accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre — claiming she's a money-grubbing opportunist out for a payday. "Dershowitz never met Giuffre and never...
'Cyrano' review: Peter Dinklage musical is a moody mess
In 2003, the rock band the National released an album called "Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers." That would also make a good title for their new musical, "Cyrano," which opened...
My mother checked my hymen, and it's a trauma akin to rape
One woman shares how traumatizing it is for a parent to check a teenager's hymen.
Convicted cop-shooter busted for weapons, drugs possession
A Brooklyn man who spent a decade behind bars for the non-fatal shooting of a cop in 1997 was arrested again Thursday in Queens for possession of guns and drugs,...
New Showtime comedy 'Back to Life' is about a horrific murder
Daisy Haggard is the first to admit her British import, “Back to Life,” doesn’t sound like a comedy — or at least what Americans think of when it comes to...
NYPD employees busted in $18M scam targeting crash victims in 'the hood'
A half-dozen NYPD employees, including a current Bronx cop, were busted by the feds for their alleged roles in a multimillion-dollar insurance fraud operation targeting car crash victims from "the...
Wife beheaded by husband spent life helping women in crisis
The 42-year-old Harlem mom found slashed to death with her five-year-old daughter — in their own home and at the hands of the vengeful husband who'd threatened to kill them...
Discovery jumps 12% amid streaming possibilities
Shares of Discovery rose 12 percent on better-than-expected profits, even as the broadcasting giant that owns Food Network, HGTV and TLC eyed new ways to make its shows more accessible...
Carrie Fisher's brother reveals original ending for Leia
It would have rivaled "Luke, I am your father," as far as Star Wars reveals go.
Senior US envoy in Syria highly critical of troop withdrawal
WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior American diplomat has written a highly critical assessment of the Trump administration’s abrupt withdrawal of troops from northeast Syria last month, a decision that paved...
Shelter residents who ate rancid chicken salad claim city altered expiration labels
The residents — Kenneth Gilmore, Pierre Landro, Rose Rodriguez and Mauricio Caballero — claim the salad they were given had a forged expiration date, according to the court documents.
Man pleads not guilty in murder of model found in Vegas desert
Christopher Prestipino, 45, is accused of murdering 24-year-old Esmeralda Gonzalez with the help of his girlfriend and roommate Casandra Garrett, 39, inside his Las Vegas home, according to The Las-Vegas...
GM selling shuttered Ohio factory to electric truck maker
General Motors is selling a massive assembly plant it shut down earlier this year in Ohio, a closing that drew threats and scolding from President Donald Trump, to a newly...
Adam Schiff says Republicans must justify impeachment hearing witnesses
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff on Thursday released a tightened set of guidelines over what potential witnesses can be called in the impeachment hearings, saying Republicans must justify their...
Obama fundraiser accused of ‘lavish’ misspending at bankrupt nonprofit
He is accused of using funds from an anti-poverty nonprofit to pay his property taxes, buy home office furniture and make “partisan political contributions,” among other things.
Serial subway perv busted just before court hearing in separate sex-crimes case
A twice-convicted sex-offender was busted for exposing himself and groping a woman on the subway -- on the same day he was meant to appear in court for another subway...
One Jets problem solved after Jamal Adams talk
It took roughly a week, a number of social media posts and multiple media sessions, but the Jets’ decision-makers and Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams finally cleared the air. On...
Marie Kondo’s doing what she can to make your kids tidy
NEW YORK - Not even Marie Kondo can follow all her rules for tidying all the time. “Of course, when things get very busy, I need to let go of...
George Kent slams Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani for smearing US ambassador
A top US diplomat told congressional investigators that President Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani waged a “campaign full of lies and incorrect information” against Marie Yovanovitch before she was recalled as...
The Lion King and theme parks boost Disney earnings ahead of streaming launch
Walt Disney Co’s theme parks unit and a remake of “The Lion King” boosted Disney's quarterly earnings past Wall Street targets as costs rose ahead of the Disney+ launch, the...
Feds slash UPS' fine for untaxed cigarettes to $97.6M
The decision came after a Manhattan federal court judge ordered UPS in 2017 to pay $247 million in damages to the city and state, and the shipping company appealed.
Rare disease makes snakes look like 'mummies'
The first case of "snake fungal disease" has been spotted in California, an ailment that causes snakes to become emaciated and have crusted scales. The snake, which was spotted in...
Mayim Bialik sets directing debut with Dustin Hoffman, Candice Bergen
We can reveal that Mayim Bialik, known for her role as Amy in "The Big Bang Theory," is set to make her directing debut on comedy-drama "As Sick As They...
European city's X-rated tourism ad wins international travel award
Apparently sex really does sell. A cheeky X-rated advertisement for little-visited Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, won an International Travel & Tourism Gold Award this week presented by World Travel...
Take the Chargers and the Under in this one
Knock on wood if you are with Jon Gruden. The Raiders were the butt of jokes in August after appearing on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” documentary, which exposed the organization’s problems...
RBG hopes confidential #MeToo agreements 'will not be enforced'
In a new book, the 86-year-old feminist icon questions whether the #MeToo movement will render non-disclosure agreements obsolete in related cases.
Think you have seasonal depression? Learn the symptoms and treatments
Sunday ushered in the dreaded Standard Time. That means shorter days, longer nights and, for some, the start of seasonal depression. Twitter was quick to mourn the onset of the...
Michael Bloomberg again eyeing 2020 presidential bid: sources
Disappointed with the leading Democratic candidates in the 2020 pack, Mike Bloomberg is once again considering a run for president, sources tell The Post. “He thinks Biden is weak and...
Mets' center field fixes: Mookie Betts pipe dream to a cheaper Red Sox trade
The Mets could use Carlos Beltran. The player. The one they signed in 2005. Because Beltran, the manager, encounters a roster with many issues. The Mets will need a starter...
Jim Boeheim rips 'stupid' ACC after awful opener: It's a money grab
Jim Boeheim has it out for the ACC again. The Syracuse coach who famously bashed his school's decision to leave its Big East roots for "money and football," and later...
'Playing With Fire': You'll be burned with boredom
Boasting topical subject matter but the vibe of a middling 1950s sitcom, "Playing With Fire" stars John Cena as the head of a team of wildfire-fighting smoke jumpers tasked with...
Mother bear pulls injured cub to safety in heartbreaking footage
This bear family sticks together. When one of three cubs was too injured to walk across a busy intersection in Immokalee, Florida, the mama bear stepped in to save her...
Florida man caught on camera spitting on man wearing MAGA hat
A Florida man was caught on camera assaulting and spitting on a fellow restaurant patron wearing a MAGA hat, according to a report. Matthias Ajple, 43, was arrested and charged...
The biggest sign this isn't the same old St. John's team
It wasn’t the final score that stood out as St. John’s opened its season with a blowout of Mercer. Yes, it was important to start the Mike Anderson era with...
South Florida is a live home underdog
The Post’s Howie Kussoy, aka The Pigskin Profit, takes a shot on Thursday night’s college football game between the South Florida Bulls and the visiting Temple Owls: SOUTH FLORIDA (+1½)...
Missing tourist's hand found inside shark off French island of Réunion
The hand of a Scottish tourist who was last seen snorkeling off the French island of Réunion, near Madagascar, was found in the stomach of a tiger shark — and...
California deputies kill man who executed his girlfriend: video
Three deputies in California gunned down a man just after he fatally shot his girlfriend, disturbing new video shows. The footage, released Thursday by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, shows...
Holy Guacamole! Man builds Batmobile with Boeing jet engine
The Batmobile somehow got even more badass.
Shocking police video of woman being tased while restrained: lawsuit
A Colorado woman, Lauren Gotthelf, is suing the Boulder County Sheriff’s Department after a sheriff allegedly tased her with a stun gun while she was already restrained in a chair....
Bolivian mayor beaten, dragged through streets
A Bolivian mayor was dragged through the streets, covered in red paint and had her hair cut by an angry mob Wednesday, as weeks of violent political unrest continued to...
Christian comedian John Crist cancels tour, confesses to 'sexual sin'
The self-proclaimed “Christian comedian” is turning to the big guy for forgiveness of his “sexual sins.”
Dad goes viral doing daughter's cheerleader moves from stands
Move over dance moms, this cheer dad is A-W-E-S-O-M-E. Lots of dads go to high school football games to cheer for their kids on the field, but one father of...
NJ school failed to stop harassment of Jewish student: state AG
A New Jersey school district failed to stop years of anti-Semitic harassment against a Jewish student, which included being sent a picture of the words “I H8 JEWS” scrawled in...
Swastikas found painted on turtles in Washington state park
Turtles at a park in Washington state were found with swastikas painted on their shells — and wildlife officials are struggling to catch the offensive critters so they can be...
Why bettors should give the Raiders respect
Are the Oakland Raiders for real? Heading into Thursday night’s AFC West matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers (8:20 p.m., Fox/NFL Network), they’ve certainly been better than expected. VSiN’s Brent...
Holocaust survivor gets police guard in Italy after 'aggressive' death threats
Liliana Segre, who was 13 when she was sent to Auschwitz where her father was killed, became an unexpected target after calling for a parliamentary committee to combat hate, racism...
Scientists discover first new HIV strain in almost two decades
Since the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was first discovered in the United States nearly four decades ago, several strains have been identified -- allowing doctors to better tailor diagnostic testing...
Eric Trump cracks up courtroom as he reports for jury duty in NYC
Eric Trump turned heads in Manhattan court on Thursday -- where he also cracked up the courtroom with his responses during jury selection. While his brother Donald Trump Jr. was...
15,000-year-old mammoth traps are first proof of ancient hunters
The first discovery of human-made woolly mammoth traps has shattered myths about how prehistoric humans hunted. Archaeologists unearthed the 5-foot-deep, 82-foot-wide pits in Tultepec, outside of Mexico City — in...
Iconic Pacific bird sanctuary ravaged by plastic and death
Birdlife on Midway Atoll in northwest Hawaii is threatened by marine waste from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Saquon Barkley putting Jets fan father in tough spot
Saquon’s Barkley’s father incredibly will be repping the green, not blue, this Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Alibay Barkley, a diehard Jets fan with a tattoo of the team’s logo on...
'We shared the Pad Thai:' Activist booted from home after adopting pig
It was pig heaven, at least for a while. A vegan activist paid about $40 to adopt a piglet -- which she named Jixy Pixy -- and save it from...
Kristen Bell will return to 'Gossip Girl' for HBO Max reboot
Good news, Upper East Siders.
NYC murder-suicide dad warned he was 'not going to lose' divorce battle
A Harlem dad who beheaded his wife and murdered his daughter before killing himself had issued a dire warning that he was not going to "lose" a bitter divorce battle....
Quirky star Jeff Goldblum: I'm a detective who sniffs out whimsy
In his long career, Jeff Goldblum has proven an eccentric celebrity with a knack for reinvention. As an actor he’s moved seamlessly from one genre to another: sci-fi (“The Fly")...
Slain backpacker texted friend she 'clicked' with Tinder date before murder
A slain British backpacker texted a pal that she "clicked" with her Tinder match hours before he killed her and met up with another date, a court heard on Thursday....
Car seats in Italy must have alarms so kids aren’t forgotten
Italy is requiring parents of young children to equip car seats with alarm devices so tots aren’t forgotten by absent-minded adults.
Stephen A. Smith is now ESPN's highest-paid talent
Stephen A. Smith’s new five-year contract will make him ESPN’s highest-paid sportscaster with an annual salary that will approach $8 million per year, according to sources. This will move Smith...
Man jailed for helping pal commit suicide
A New Hampshire man was sentenced Wednesday to one year in jail for helping his 19-year-old roommate kill himself with a gun, according to a report. Parker Hogan had been...
Feds deploy armored military vehicle for Queens gun bust
Homeland Security agents wheeled a heavily armored military vehicle into Queens Wednesday to nab an alleged gun trafficker who had stockpiled “a ton of guns and weapons,” authorities said. Abraham...
Why Santa origin story 'Klaus' went old-school with animation
In 1995, Pixar released a little film called "Toy Story" that brought characters to 3D life, via computer-generated imagery. The movie mesmerized audiences and saw boffo box-office receipts. But its...
Study finds LGBTQ characters hit record high on network TV
LOS ANGELES — “Pose” and “Batwoman” are among the shows contributing to a surge in LGBTQ and gender inclusiveness on television, according to a new study by the advocacy group...
Giancarlo Stanton checks out UFC ring girl with breakup rumors flying
Does a new season mean a new love for Giancarlo Stanton?
'Wonder Years' actress countersues Peter Thiel's firm as legal battle heats up
An ex-child actress accused of trying to sully the reputation of a venture fund co-founded by Peter Thiel now claims that the tech tycoon himself raised concerns about fraud at...
Funerals held for Mormon family massacred by Mexican drug cartel
They were laid to rest the same way they died — together. One of the mothers murdered by drug cartel gunmen in Mexico was buried in a large grave beside...
A lot of parents think they're too busy to have fun with their kids
More than half of parents are too busy to enjoy the fun of parenting, according to a new survey. The recent poll of 2,000 parents (with children aged 3–16) found...
People of color make gains in mayoral race across the US
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — People of color made history this week by winning municipal races in places their families were once ignored or prevented from voting, including a New Mexico mayor...
Glenn Greenwald, Brazilian journalist get in fight during live interview
Glenn Greenwald got into a comical slapfest with a rightwing fellow journalist during the live taping of a radio show in Brazil. Greenwald and Brazilian Augusto Nunes had a heated...
Warren offers to explain her tax plans to a reluctant Bill Gates
Elizabeth Warren says she’d be happy to sit down with Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates to explain her tax proposals to him after he expressed doubt about her plans to soak...
Baker Mayfield's new plan to keep Odell Beckham happy
Odell Beckham Jr. could only see his numbers skyrocketing and problems evaporating when he learned his passes would come from up-and-coming Baker Mayfield, rather than an aging Eli Manning. But...
Pat Shurmur sounds just like Ben McAdoo before Giants demise
Giants coach Pat Shurmur invoked the infamous last words of his ousted predecessor Thursday when asked if he’s concerned about his job security entering Sunday’s sad local clash against the...
Nobody's Juul: E-cig maker pulls its most popular flavor amid vaping crisis
E-cigarette behemoth Juul announced Thursday that it was pulling mint — the favorite flavor for many teens — off the shelves amid a growing vaping health crisis that has claimed...
Judge orders Trump to pay $2M to settle charity lawsuit
A judge on Thursday ordered President Trump to pay $2 million to a number of nonprofit organizations to settle a lawsuit brought by the New York state attorney general that...
Karen O on collaborating with Danger Mouse and surviving New York
When the Yeah Yeah Yeahs broke out of the downtown New York scene in the early ’00s — with fierce frontwoman Karen O leading the way — they were a...
Orangutan granted ‘personhood’ settles into new Florida home
WAUCHULA, Fla. — A 33-year-old orangutan granted legal personhood by a judge in Argentina is settling into her new surroundings at the Center for Great Apes in central Florida. Patti...
De Blasio wants to move NYC's iconic Charging Bull sculpture
What a load of bull. Mayor de Blasio is continuing his effort to wrangle the iconic Charging Bull statue from it’s 30-year place of honor on Broadway to a spot...
'Doctor Sleep' is a gripping — and worthy — 'Shining' sequel
Heeeeeeere's Johnny...'s review of "Doctor Sleep." If you've ever sat up at night thinking, "What happened to Shelley Duvall and the creepy kid in 'The Shining?'" your question is answered...
Nursing home worker allegedly took photos of dead residents
A certified nursing assistant in Pennsylvania was arrested Wednesday for allegedly taking photos of deceased residents at the nursing home where she worked and sharing them with coworkers and friends,...
Trump rips whistleblower lawyer's 2017 'coup' tweet at rally
President Trump at a Louisiana rally Wednesday night pounced on the lawyer representing the whistleblower who sparked the impeachment probe, seizing on his 2017 tweet in which he said the...
Knicks won't have Mitchell Robinson to slow down Kristaps Porzingis
DALLAS — Knicks starting center Mitchell Robinson will miss the Kristaps Porzingis Bowl on Friday and the chance to swat the shot of his former teammate. The Knicks announced Thursday...
Democrats to control Pence's hometown city council for first time in 36 years
Democrats will control the City Council in Vice President Mike Pence's hometown for the first time in 36 years. Four of the Columbus, Ind. City Council's seven seats were won...
Woman's sex romp with hubby sent her to the hospital with anaphylactic shock
After one woman's sexual scare, your partner may want to sign a disclaimer next time you think about getting frisky.
Watch woman fight off wanna-be thief trying to steal her phone
A gutsy woman fought off a guy as he tried to steal her iPhone in Bronx, police said Thursday. Newly released surveillance footage shows the man sneak up behind the...
Most Americans feel pressured to work when they're sick
Four in 10 Americans would prefer to take on extra work than deal with a sick co-worker, according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 Americans – in which...
Cops need your help to find 'Bigfoot'
Bigfoot is on the lam. Someone ripped off an 8-foot-tall, 300-pound Sasquatch statue from the outside of a Florida shop. The creature was posted up outside of the Mattress Monsterz...
LI company busted for illegally selling Chinese-made products to US military
A Long Island security company has been busted for duping U.S. military forces into spending millions on vulnerable Chinese-made equipment by slapping "Made in USA" labels on its products, federal...
Good Samaritan wrestles gun from man who shot Bronx worker
A bold bystander wrestled a firearm away from a gunman who had just shot a Bronx juice store owner in the chest, police said Thursday. The chaotic incident unfolded inside...
Doctors use CRISPR to fight cancer for first time in US
The first attempt in the United States to use a gene-editing tool called CRISPR against cancer seems safe in the three patients who have had it so far, but it’s...
Texas child in gender-transition court battle attends school as boy
The Texas 7-year-old at the heart of a fierce custody battle due to his mom's insistence that he wants to transition to life as a girl has opted to go...
Dumpster fire spreads smoke near Staten Island ferry terminal
A dumpster fire sent plumes of thick, black smoke into the sky on Thursday morning outside of the Staten Island ferry terminal in Manhattan. FDNY firefighters were alerted to the...
Podcast hosts delete T.I. 'hymen' episode, apologize for laughing
T.I. received major backlash when he revealed during a podcast that he regularly has a doctor check his daughter's hymen to confirm her virginity, and now the female hosts of...
Antonio Brown: 'F--k the NFL'
Just when it seemed Antonio Brown was progressing toward an NFL return, he went on a pair of social media rants eviscerating the league. "Imagine conforming to a system giving...
Giuliani pal ordered to turn over all of his guns
The order from Manhattan federal court judge Paul Oetken does not clarify the type or number of firearms owned by Parnas, but indicated it was a new condition of his $1...
Plastic surgeon, wife used fake Yelp reviews to damage rival: suit
A Nevada plastic surgeon and his wife used bogus Yelp reviews to bash the reputation of an in-state rival, a new lawsuit claims. Dr. Christopher Khorsandi of VIP Plastic Surgery...
New Zealand passes law to help combat climate change
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand lawmakers on Thursday joined forces across the aisle to pass a bill aimed at combating climate change. The Zero Carbon bill aims to make...
Former Army general Loree Sutton launches bid for NYC mayor
Bill de Blasio’s former Veterans’ Services Commissioner, Ret. Brigadier General Loree Sutton, has thrown her hat into the ring to be New York City's next mayor, promising a “common sense,...
Voters are already enthusiastic about 2020 election: poll
Voter enthusiasm for the 2020 elections is already sky-high and could shatter a modern-day record come Election Day, according to a new survey. Roughly two in three Americans -- 64...
Tom Steyer's aide offered money to Iowa politicians for endorsements
DES MOINES, Iowa — A top aide to Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer in Iowa has privately offered campaign contributions to local politicians in exchange for endorsing his White House...
Giants podcast: ESPN anchor destroys 'very smug' Pat Shurmur
Jimmy Failla opens the show with NY Post NFL writer Ryan Dunleavy. They preview Sunday's Giants-Jets battle for local bragging rights, and discuss the struggles of both teams, Sterling Shepard's...
LGBTQ representation on TV hits all-time high: GLAAD report
GLAAD has released its “Where We Are On TV” report, which breaks down the overall diversity of primetime scripted series regulars on broadcast networks and assesses the number of LGBTQ...
Cops arrest cyclist who fatally struck woman crossing Midtown street
A homeless bike delivery guy was arrested for fatally plowing into a pedestrian on his bike earlier this year. Dameon Doward, 41, was charged in Manhattan Criminal Court Thursday for...
Celebs take T.I. to task over remarks about daughter's hymen
Rapper T.I. might just be the world's least favorite dad after his comments.
More than 2 million pounds of chicken products recalled in 8 states
More than two million pounds of chicken products were recalled in eight states due to concerns the items may be contaminated, officials said Wednesday. Simmons Prepared Foods took the action...
Jets reach max desperation after cornerback's practice injury
At this rate, the Jets may need to hold cornerback tryouts. Two days ago, they placed free-agent bust Trumaine Johnson on injured reserve with a pair of injured ankles and...
Elephant completely crushes car in wild rampage
You mess with the elephant, you get the trunk. A car unknowingly angered an elephant while driving down a road in Isan, Thailand. The not-so-gentle giant stomped all over the...
Big shot lawyer convicted in college admissions scam has license suspended
An appeals court in New York ruled that Gordon Caplan committed a "serious crime" when he paid admitted college fixer William "Rick" Singer $75,000 to fudge his daughter's ACT scores,...
T-Mobile doesn't rule out price cut for Sprint merger
T-Mobile US Chief Executive John Legere on Thursday acknowledged talks are ongoing with Sprint Corp. to extend their merger agreement, but he declined to rule out requesting the $26 billion...
Dow hits new record high amid US-China trade war progress
Wall Street’s main indexes hit fresh record highs on Thursday, as signs of progress in US-China trade relations and a batch of largely upbeat earnings boosted risk appetite. The benchmark...
Don Jr. spars with 'The View' co-hosts in epic debate
Donald Trump Jr. on Thursday defended his Twitter outing of the whistleblower who sparked the House impeachment probe against his father, while also calling the commander-in-chief “a counterpuncher” who has...
Rep. Jordan: Republicans intend to subpoena Trump whistleblower
Rep. Jim Jordan, the ranking GOP member on the House Oversight Committee, on Thursday said Republicans intend to subpoena the whistleblower, whose complaint sparked the impeachment inquiry into President Trump,...
Sterling Shepard shockingly on practice field despite concussion worries
Pat Shurmur said there was no update on Sterling Shepard on Thursday morning other than “there probably won’t be any activity this week” for the Giants’ concussed wide receiver after...
Hero cat leaps into action to save baby from falling down stairs
Cats are often accused of being aloof creatures, only out for themselves. But one courageous kitty is proving they do have heart -- and smarts! A feline friend named Gatubela...
Thug drop kicks hardware store worker, knocking him unconscious
Shocking video shows the moment a thug kicks a Bronx hardware store worker in the chest, causing him to fall back, strike his head on the pavement and lose consciousness....
Aaron Hernandez claimed ties to a fourth murder, cellmate says in new book
Late NFL star-turned-killer Aaron Hernandez — who hanged himself in his jail cell after having been convicted of one murder but acquitted of two others — claimed ties to a...
NL contender planning quick free-agency strike for Madison Bumgarner
The Madison Bumgarner sweepstakes may include two East division winners. The Yankees are expected to be in the pitching market after being ousted by the starter-rich Astros in six games...
Offices across the US are getting more casual with workplace attire
It’s official, offices are going casual. Seventy-eight percent of employed Americans say their offices are getting more relaxed, according to new research. A poll of 2,000 full- and part-time employed...
Antonio Brown gets NFL meeting date — and signing hope
Antonio Brown's future will soon have more clarity. The free agent wide receiver, who is currently being investigated by the NFL after being accused of sexual misconduct, is scheduled to...
Cop accused of sexually assaulting woman during body search
A North Carolina police officer was accused of sexual assault when conducting a body search of a 26-year-old driver under arrest, according to report. Raleigh Police Officer K.E Van Althius...
Pastor resigns after confessing to sexually abusing relative
The pastor of a Chicago church has resigned after confessing to sexually abusing an underage female relative when he was a teenager, saying he owns his “sin of sexual abuse.”...
Jimmy Dean rewarding fans with sausage-scented wrapping paper
This year, give the gift of sausage-scented wrapping paper. For the second year in a row, Jimmy Dean is promoting a holiday-themed Recipe Gift Exchange, which is sort of like...
How's it hangin'? Video shows capture of man perched on traffic light
Wild videos posted online Thursday show the kook who perched on a traffic signal above a busy Midtown intersection looking quite content — before being hauled back down to earth...
Italian town is offering free houses for anyone who'll move there
Mayor Vincenzo Giambrone plans to have local families who have abandoned their homes hand over their picturesque stone properties to new owners -- for no cost. But there's a catch...
Tinder date eyed in backpacker's murder searched 'flesh-eating birds' after her death
The Tinder date accused of killing a British backpacker in New Zealand searched "flesh-eating birds" and "hottest fire" days after her slaying, according to a report. The 27-year-old man, whose...
NASA opens moon rock samples sealed for more than 40 years
NASA has opened a previously sealed rock sample brought back from the moon in 1972, marking the first time it will be analyzed. The space agency said it opened rock...
Dez Bryant changes mind about dramatic NFL return
Dez Bryant is ready to suit up again. The former Cowboys receiver, who last played in December 2017, revealed Wednesday he's hopeful for another shot in the NFL and intends...
Ralph Lauren's stock surges 14 percent on brisk China sales
Strong demand for Ralph Lauren’s Polo shirts and tweed jackets in China helped the high-end apparel retailer beat quarterly profit estimates on Thursday, sending its shares up nearly 14 percent....
Uber self-driving car that killed pedestrian couldn’t detect jaywalkers
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says that an Uber self-driving car that struck and killed a pedestrian in Arizona in 2018 was unable to detect jaywalkers. Elaine Herzberg died...
Mistress of Colorado dad accused of killing fiancée reveals her final words
The mistress of a Colorado dad accused of killing his fiancee detailed the woman's grisly slaying -- claiming her final words were "please stop," according to a report. Krystal Lee...
Cat goes viral by letting fellow shelter cats go free
A 7-year-old cat currently available for adoption at the Friends For Life Animal Rescue and Adoption Organization in Houston is causing mischief and his rebellious nature is going viral. Quilty,...
Man fatally struck by car — and passing motorists couldn't care less
Dozens of vehicles zoomed past a Los Angeles pedestrian fatally struck by another vehicle before anyone bothered to help, disturbing new video shows. Neri Ramires Chalo, 22, was hit by...
Kamala Harris introduces bill to keep schools open 3 extra hours a day
Sen. Kamala Harris introduced a bill this week that would call for schools to remain open for an additional three hours a day to accommodate working parents. Harris, a 2020...
Cops hunt for person of interest in disappearance of UFC fighter’s stepdaughter
Police in Alabama want to track down a man who was inside a convenience store where the stepdaughter of UFC heavyweight Walt Harris was last seen two weeks ago. Auburn...
'Last Christmas' is a lump of coal for our stockings
It’s a shame that George Michael’s final major artistic contribution to the world is the crummy movie “Last Christmas.” In its shoddy attempt to make a splash in the British...
Las Vegas is waging a war on the homeless
Las Vegas officials approved a measure this week that bans homeless people from sleeping on the street. The controversial law, approved Wednesday despite being condemned as a "war on the...
Cris Carter, Fox Sports divorce over serious issue
Hall of Fame receiver Cris Carter is out at Fox Sports, the network announced Thursday morning. Carter had been a panelist on FS1’s "First Things First," a morning debate show...
Ex-stripper had lover murder fiancé — then convinced new fling to off the killer
A former stripper was jailed in Australia Thursday for getting her lover to kill her fiancé -- and then having him killed too, according to reports. Robyn Lindholm, 46, was...
Scientists warn sea levels will still rise even if we hit climate targets
A new study warns that even if countries curb their carbon emissions pledge as part of the historic 2015 Paris climate agreement, sea levels will continue to rise. The research,...
Lyft asks Americans to ditch their cars for ride-hailing vouchers
Lyft on Thursday said it was rolling out an offer to users in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago to sell their cars in exchange for credit on the ride-hailing...
Woman wants burglar to return her dead husband's ashes
A New Jersey woman is begging the burglar who ransacked her home to return the green box that contained something irreplaceable -- her dead hubby's ashes. Liz Liposky, 76, a...
Starbucks' free reusable cups and holiday drinks menu are back
Step aside, pumpkin spice! Starbucks is cashing in early on Christmas — ahem, the holidays — yet again with the release of its reusable red holiday cups and special holiday-themed...
Ceiling collapses on audience during London theater performance
A performance of the play “Death of a Salesman” nearly turned into “Death of an Audience” this week, when a ceiling of a London theater partially collapsed during the show,...
Cops bust man who slugged parishioner outside Queens church
A man was arrested for slugging a parishioner outside of a Queens church, police said Thursday. Chun Wang, 36, was raising a ruckus inside Saint Michael’s Church on 41st Avenue...
This $20 piano training will have you playing hits right away
You’re never too old to learn to play an instrument. But let’s be honest: music lessons are expensive and extremely time-consuming. They’re well worth it, of course, but will definitely...
NYPD cop busted for harassing his ex-girlfriend
An NYPD officer was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly harassing his ex-girlfriend via text messages, police said. Raymond Pena, who has been with the department since 2016, was taken into...
Cowboys star wanted no part of rumored Jets trade
Jamal Adams' dream scenario would have been Zack Martin's nightmare. While the Jets safety admitted last week he would've loved to have been traded to his hometown Cowboys, Martin was...
Fishermen suspected of killing 16 of their crew members
A trio of North Korean fishermen slaughtered 16 fellow crew members — including their captain, officials said Thursday. Two of the killers, both in their 20s, were captured in their...
Miniature horse delights passengers on San Francisco train
A miniature horse drew big smiles on one of San Francisco's Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) trains this week. Employees allowed the service animal to board the train Tuesday after...
Families of Mexico cartel shooting victims get military escort ahead of funerals
US family members of the nine women and children slaughtered in the Mexico cartel massacre have headed south -- under the close eye of a military escort -- as funerals...
Man charged with hate crime in acid attack on Peruvian immigrant
A Milwaukee man has been charged with a hate crime for allegedly throwing acid in the face of a Peruvian immigrant while confronting him over a parking spot. Clifton A....
Trump denies telling Barr to absolve him over call with Zelensky
President Trump on Thursday denied a report that he asked Attorney General William Barr to publicly absolve him of any wrongdoing in the July call in which he asked Ukrainian...
Mom of teen goaded into killing himself reveals Michelle Carter wanted his ashes
The mother of the teen who killed himself after being goaded by cruel texts from girlfriend Michelle Carter has revealed that the heartless ex once tried to get his ashes....
Uber faces costly choices after expert finds it uses Waymo self-driving tech
Uber said it “will likely” have to strike a licensing deal with Waymo or opt for costly changes to its autonomous driving software, after an expert found the ride-hailing giant...
Mitch Trubisky has uniquely sad way of tuning out Bears hate
Mitch Trubisky is silencing the haters — literally. The embattled Bears quarterback said Wednesday he wants the TVs inside the team's Halas Hall complex shut off, therefore eliminating outside noise....
Braves GM's slip makes for hostile start to MLB free agency
Two days into the free agent market, the players' association already is angry at a club. Union head Tony Clark issued a statement Wednesday in response to remarks attributed to...
Futures jump as China signals progress in trade talks
US stock index futures jumped on Thursday as signs of a US-China trade truce and a fresh batch of earnings reports looked set to restart a rally that has led...
Relative of Mormon family slain in Mexico begs Trump for help
A relative of Mormons slain by drug cartels in Mexico implored President Trump for help in combating the scourge of violence in the country. Alex LeBaron retweeted Trump's post on...
Top Pence aide expected to testify in impeachment probe
A top aide to Vice President Mike Pence who was on the July phone call between President Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart is expected to testify Thursday in the House...
Italian skin-care king Pietro Simone makes NYC debut
After logging more than a decade as a facialist for such iconic international skin-care brands as La Prairie, Sisley and La Mer, beauty expert Pietro Simone broke out on his...
New Yorkers are re-designing their homes to host charity fundraisers
It seemed like a standard assignment for interior designer Purvi Padia: a 5,600-square-foot luxury loft in Tribeca, owned by a family with three small children. But the clients — both...
Beyoncé party planner Bronson van Wyck shares his secrets
Raised on a farm in Arkansas as a scion of one of New York City’s founding Dutch families, Bronson van Wyck has been throwing maximalist parties for as long as...
Mom decapitated, 5-year-old killed in grisly Harlem murder-suicide
A Harlem man’s threats to “destroy” his wife if she tried to divorce him played out in grisly detail when he decapitated her, slit their daughter’s throat and hanged himself,...
Bones of ancient human ancestors get a special flight to the US
Emirates Airlines recently flew two very special dignitaries from South Africa to the US -- their oldest passengers ever at about 1.9 million and 300,000 years old. The bone-tired duo...
China says Beijing and US agreed to lift tariff hikes as trade talks proceed
Stocks soared to record-breaking heights on Thursday after China said it and the US have agreed to roll back tariffs in phases, stoking hopes that an end to President Trump’s...
Watch out! Man accidentally sprints face-first into garage door
That's got to hurt. Watch as a man painfully takes a garage door to the face at his Lafayette, Louisiana, home. His wife accidentally began to close the door right...
How four-legged heroes like military dog Conan are trained
SAN ANTONIO — ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi spent the final moments of his life running from one of the US Military’s greatest weapons: a vicious Belgian Malinois named Conan....
Jets podcast: Peter King explains how much of this disaster falls on Adam Gase
Brian Costello opens the show previewing the Jets-Giants matchup Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Longtime New York Post sports columnist Mike Vaccaro makes his debut on the podcast. Vaccaro compares this...
Aaron Judge wins a reward for his defense
Aaron Judge is more than just a home run hitter, and he received an award that proved it. The New York Yankees right fielder was one of nine players to...
'Paging Epstein Coverup': Airport says message was a mistake
An electronic page for "Epstein Coverup" at San Diego International Airport was made by mistake, a report said Wednesday. The airport's messaging system announced a page for "Epstein Coverup" on...
'Awful:' This isn't the Mavericks start Kristaps Porzingis envisioned
DALLAS — Kristaps Porzingis cannot wait to take the court Friday night. The fact that he will be getting his first crack at the Knicks has little to do with...
Former Knick guard excelling in new Mavericks role
DALLAS — Tim Hardaway Jr. is no longer starting. But the former Knick is enjoying the trade-off: winning while leading the Mavericks’ second unit. Hardaway was on the floor in...
Utah man arrested in Mexico after couple found dead in Texas
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Authorities say police have arrested a man in Mexico who’s suspected of stealing a car that belonged to a New Hampshire couple found buried at a...
Yankees' curious catching coach hire leaves big question
The addition of Tanner Swanson to the Yankees’ big league coaching staff as the catching and quality control coach leaves Jason Brown’s status in limbo. This past season was Brown’s...
Henrik Lundqvist adjusting to new Rangers goalie schedule
It wasn’t an exact number, but it was close. Rangers coach David Quinn made it pretty clear how he wants to break up his goaltending duties for the season, saying...
Hawaii man dies after falling down 'lava tube' in his yard
An elderly man fell to his death after slipping down a "lava tube" in his yard in Hawaii, local police said Wednesday. Authorities responded to man's house in Hilo on...
10-year-old boy shot in the head while walking home from school
A 10-year-old boy was struck in the head by a stray bullet while walking home from school in Philadelphia on Wednesday, reports said. The boy, identified as Semaj O’Branty, was...
Black cat from Giants-Cowboys game is still hiding
Gone, but not fur-gotten. MetLife Stadium is still for searching for the black cat that went viral Monday night after dashing on the field during the Giants-Cowboys game, the stadium...
'OK, boomer’: Lawmaker effortlessly shuts down older member who mocked age
A 25-year-old lawmaker in New Zealand shut down an older member of parliament with "OK, Boomer!" after she was heckled about her youth during a speech. Chlöe Swarbrick was speaking...