April 8, 2021
First GOP pol calls for Matt Gaetz to resign
Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger has become the first Republican to publicly demand the resignation of Matt Gaetz -- and he cites newly reported money links between his embattled fellow congressman...
Mets' early weakness comes up big in victory
After a rough opening series in Philadelphia, the Mets’ high-leverage relief arms found redemption Thursday at Citi Field. The only downside is that the Mets’ circle of bullpen trust appears...
Trevor Bauer explodes on Twitter over suspicious ball story
Major League Baseball is trying to beef up enforcement of its rules that prohibit pitchers from using foreign substances on baseballs and that includes Trevor Bauer. Multiple balls used by...
The Masters rookie surprisingly in contention
AUGUSTA, Ga. — It’s always difficult to properly measure these things, of course, because it’s sports and there are so many variables involved. But Will Zalatoris might be a name...
Victorious Islanders sit alone in first place
Brock Nelson scored in regulation and got the only goal in a five-round shootout to give the Islanders a 3-2 win over the Flyers on Thursday night at Nassau Coliseum....
DJ Khaled unloads sprawling Beverly Hills mansion for $12.5 million
All he does is win. DJ Khaled must be "on one" after unloading his sprawling Los Angeles mansion for $12.5 million -- about $2.6 million more than he paid for...
Devils roll in first game without Palmieri, Zajac
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The New Jersey Devils placed their faith in their youngsters to finish out an inconsistent season, and the players responded. A day after trading key veterans Kyle...
Rangers undone by their inconsistency again
This is why the Rangers are such a tease. This is why they could be seventh in the NHL in goals scored per game and 12th in goals against per...
Memphis rapper Big Boogie among 24 people arrested after Mississippi shooting
Memphis-based rapper Big Boogie was among two dozen people arrested in connection to an interstate drive-by shooting in Mississippi on Thursday, a new report said. One person was wounded in...
First Amazon union effort appears to be failing at Alabama warehouse
Amazon is winning a closely watched election at an Alabama warehouse -- where some workers are hoping to become the first at the global e-commerce giant to unionize. With about...
Jersey Shore cop arrested for sexually abusing juvenile
A Jersey Shore cop who once received a "key to Ocean City" is charged with sexually assaulting a minor. Ocean City Sergeant Tyrone Rolls, 50, turned himself in at the...
Another hole-in-one at the Masters: 'lovely looking shot'
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tommy Fleetwood had a hole-in-one on the par-3 16th Thursday at Augusta National, the 23rd ace carded in Masters history on the hole. “It was a lovely...
Starter finds extra speed in Mets debut
Taijuan Walker didn’t want to be “too amped” up for his first start of the season at Citi Field. The Mets right-hander may have been guilty of that, but found...
Good news from 2020: US suicides dropped amid pandemic
Suicides in the US fell by nearly 6% last year, according to preliminary data, despite concerns that the coronavirus pandemic could lead to an increase in the types of death....
UK to introduce 'traffic light system' for approving countries for travel
LONDON - Britain will confirm in early May whether it will allow international travel to resume from May 17 and which countries will fall into the red, amber or green...
Dad charged after kids, 7 and 11, die in freak fall from backhoe bucket
Two Texas children -- a girl, 7 and a boy, 11 -- have died in a freak fall from the bucket of a moving backhoe, and now their father, who...
Bryson DeChambeau sounds lost after Masters disaster
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Bryson DeChambeau said college kids keep DMing him on Instagram to ask how they can get stronger and faster, inspiring him to envision a future of extreme...
Nets veteran going nowhere even as role diminishes
DeAndre Jordan appears to have been knocked out of the Nets’ rotation by a pair of big men plucked off the buyout market. But sources have told The Post the...
Leon Black's surprise Apollo Global exit came amid sexual harassment allegation
Leon Black’s surprise exit from the helm of Apollo Global Management last month came just days after several directors on the private-equity giant’s board learned of accusations of sexual harassment...
P is for Perv: Home inspector allegedly pleasured himself with Elmo doll
He was tickled by Elmo. A home inspector in Michigan was allegedly caught on a camera pleasuring himself with an Elmo doll in a customer’s house, according to cops. Kevin...
Evacuations ordered on Caribbean island St. Vincent following volcano alert
Fears of an imminent volcanic eruption led to mandatory evacuations on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent on Thursday. Cruise lines were expected to arrive at the island on Thursday...
PGA Tour veteran storms out to Masters lead
AUGUSTA, Ga. — There was little reason to think Justin Rose would be leading the Masters by four shots, shooting a blistering 7-under 65 in Thursday’s first round at Augusta...
Woman stabbed by man selling fridge on Facebook Marketplace, cops say
A Pennsylvania woman was stabbed to death by a man she met on Facebook while trying to buy a refrigerator for her boyfriend, authorities said. Denise Williams, 54, suffered a...
Yankees broadcast orchestrates pathetic Gary Sanchez coverup
Ever drive to Florida? Many miles before you reach Dillon, S.C., you begin to be broadsided by large highway billboards pitching a highway stop near Dillon called “South of the...
Aaron Judge's Yankees return remains question mark
TAMPA — Aaron Boone spent Thursday the same way he spent Wednesday: unsure of when he might get Aaron Judge back in the lineup. During an interview on WFAN, Boone...
Yosemite National Park to limit summer visitors due to COVID-19
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — Yosemite National Park will require advanced reservations for day visitors during the peak summer season to limit the number of visitors and allow social distancing...
Rising golf star wants to put his Masters platform to good use
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Jeff Champ was watching his son Cameron at Amen Corner, and talking about his own father, Mack, and how the evils of racism can dramatically change an...
Big Tech's 'trust' problem will soon cost lives by scaring people away from life-saving technology
Science and medicine can do a lot to make our lives better. But for that to happen, we have to be able to trust the public authorities, companies and institutions...
Ex-NFL player reportedly had his medication taken away before killing spree
The former NFL player who gunned down five people in South Carolina on Wednesday, including a doctor and his family, reportedly had his medication taken away by the victim before...
Michael Conforto drama wasn't biggest clutch moment in Mets' home opener: Sherman
The biggest hit was not to Michael Conforto’s elbow guard. That was the most interesting, controversial and memorable. But the biggest hit of the Mets’ home opener — and of...
Mets clearly got a gift but aren't about to return it
It is the dream-come-true of every sandlot slugger, every Wiffle-ball wizard, every Little League legend, every backyard bombardier: bases loaded, bottom of the ninth, the crowd on its feet, the...
Woman finds out she has two vaginas while giving birth
“Oh honey, you have two vaginas, two cervixes and two uteruses,” she was informed while giving birth to her first child.
Sails pitch: Florida sues feds for return of cruise ships
The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against the federal government Thursday, demanding that it allow cruise ships to sail from US ports immediately – more than a year after...
Derek Chauvin trial — and its outcome — could fuel extremist violence, feds warn
Derek Chauvin's fate may become a catalyst for extremist-group violence, the Department of Homeland Security is warning. As Chauvin's murder trial for the death of George Floyd continues in Minneapolis,...
Nike says deal's been struck to recall Lil Nas X's 'Satan Shoes'
Nike said Thursday the Brooklyn company that made "Satan Shoes" in collaboration with rapper Lil Nas X has agreed to voluntarily recall the shoes, as part of a legal settlement with...
Team Cuomo's nursing-home coverup was even worse than we knew
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s coverup of nursing-home COVID deaths was even worse than we’d thought: It turns out his Department of Health started collecting the key data a full year ago...
A teachers union boss' borderline anti-Semitic case for school closings
Randi Weingarten leads the nation's second-largest teachers union — which is alarming, since her recent remarks show her thinking on school reopenings to be confused, offensive and downright creepy. In...
More like voluntold: Cuomo staffers dispute claim they 'volunteered' to work on his book
Aides to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo are pushing back against his administration's claim that they "volunteered" to help with his pandemic memoir, it was revealed Thursday. Several current and...
DiNapoli: AG James can probe Cuomo nursing home scandals without my approval
Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said Thursday that State Attorney General Letitia James can launch a sweeping criminal probe of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's controversial COVID-19 nursing home policies and decisions without a...
News Corp. ups private bond offering to $1B amid buying spree
News Corp. plans to raise $1 billion selling bonds amid a buying spree -- up from previous plans to raise $750 million. The publisher of the Wall Street Journal and...
Homeward hound! Missing dog reunited with owner after 5 years on the street
She’s one lucky dog. An adorable pooch that went missing five years ago was finally reunited with her owner after ruff-ing it alone on the streets of Massachusetts, according to...
Kevin Durant needed one game to show his gigantic Nets impact
Stars have gravity. It’s what keeps everything perfectly aligned. It’s the same way in sports as it is in space. And in Kevin Durant’s first game in nearly two months,...
Letters to the Editor — April 9, 2021
The Issue: Matthew Walther’s argument that the Second Amendment doesn’t protect all gun ownership. You would think that proponents of “common sense” gun laws would develop ideas that enhance what...
Amtrak Joe's favorite rail line will blow your cash on wildly pricey repairs
President Biden’s lavish infrastructure plan promises to give $80 billion to improving long-distance rail, almost all of it going to Amtrak — the mode of transport beloved by, well, "Amtrak...
Arrest made in armed robberies at Bronx parking garages
Cops have busted one teen and ID'd another member of a brazen Bronx car theft crew that made off with 10 vehicles, including a nearly $100,000 Porsche. Over four days,...
Teachers are vaxxed, science is clear: Stop abusing kids and open schools!
Open. The. Schools. It’s been more than a year since schools closed for the COVID-19 virus. Across the country and across the world, schools have opened up, full-time, for students....
Umpire cops to blown call in Mets win: 'Should have called him out'
Whoops! Umpire Ron Kulpa admitted he erred in awarding first base to Michael Conforto on a hit-by-pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Marlins on Thursday --...
Knicks star peaking ahead of duel against Rookie of the Year
The timing of RJ Barrett’s improved shot-making ability and overall play is even harder to overlook as the 2020 NBA Rookie of the Year makes his lone appearance at the...
Natural causes now blamed for doctor who died two weeks after Pfizer vaccine
A Miami Beach doctor who died 16 days after getting a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in January appears to have expired from natural causes, officials say. An autopsy on Dr. Gregory...
Biden's steps to curb gun deaths are useful — but America has 'a long way to go'
President Joe Biden announced several useful executive orders Thursday to curb the scourge of gun deaths in America. Yet as he says, the nation has “a long way to go”...
Inside Steve Jobs' unearthly abandoned mansion he spent years trying to demolish
Before the historic estate was destroyed, photographer Jonathan Haeber — who dedicates his free time to shooting abandoned homes — was able to cross the gates of the property and...
New York City's in trouble and other commentary
Fiscal expert: New York City’s in Trouble At The Wall Street Journal, Richard Ravitch — who helped guide Gotham out of near-bankruptcy in the 1970s — warns that the city...
COVID variants now account for 80% of new cases in NYC
Coronavirus variants now account for nearly 80 percent of the COVID-19 cases in the Big Apple, city health officials reported Thursday. The home-grown New York City variant -- which health...
People who got Moderna COVID vaccine report more side effects than Pfizer recipients
More people taking Moderna's coronavirus vaccine reported side effects than those who got the Pfizer shot, according to a recent study. Researchers analyzed reports from more than 3 million vax...
NYPD bumps up reward for killer of twin babies in Bronx
Two baby boys found dumped behind a Bronx building five months ago were beaten to death — and cops are now upping the reward to help collar their killer. "What...
Cowboys are 'infatuated' with ultra-talented NFL Draft weapon
This could throw yet another wrinkle into the already-dramatic 2021 NFL Draft. According to ESPN insider Chris Mortensen, a surprise team has an eye on Kyle Pitts, the consensus top...
'Please, please, pray:' Sole survivor of SC mass shooting identified
The sole survivor of the shooting spree by a former NFL player that left five dead in a small South Carolina town has been identified as a married father of...
Yang was right the first time: UFT preventing schools from reopening
What a way not to show independence: Mayoral wannabe Andrew Yang just withdrew his spot-on criticism of the United Federation of Teachers because ... UFT boss Mike Mulgrew told him...
NFL star's lawyer wants all of QB's accusers identified
Two emergency hearings are scheduled for Friday for a judge to rule whether attorney Tony Buzbee is compelled to release to Deshaun Watson’s defense team the identity of two of...
'Justice League' director Joss Whedon's controversial, 'toxic' history
The opening was straight out of every old horror movie: Teen couple sneaks into a darkened building. Ominous background music swells. He wants to go up to the roof and...
Experts: Phillip Adams' history of concussions could have role in SC shooting
Former NFL player Phillip Adams' history of concussions during his football career should be examined as a potential factor in the mass shooting he carried out, killing five before turning...
Research into mini-brains could spark 'Planet of the Apes' scenario: scientists
Don’t monkey around with the human brain, scientists warn. Research into transplanting lab-grown human “mini-brains” into animals could trigger a wild “Planet of the Apes”-style scenario, biologists said in a...
Rory McIlroy hits dad with shot during disastrous Masters start
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy’s seventh attempt at completing the career Grand Slam by winning a Masters, the only leg he’s missing for golfing immortality, got off to a calamitous...
A city wrestled down an addiction crisis — then came COVID-19
HUNTINGTON, W. Va. — Larrecsa Cox steered past the used tire shop, where a young man had collapsed a few days before, the syringe he’d used to shoot heroin still...
NFL jersey number restrictions may change after one team's proposal
The NFL's decision to expand the schedule to 17 games may be just one of many changes for the 2021 season. The league may also be nearing a decision on the Kansas...
Shrinking sea meadows store more carbon than forests, scientists track what’s left
SAYA DE MALHA BANK, Indian Ocean - Hundreds of miles from the nearest shore, ribbon-like fronds flutter in the ocean currents sweeping across an underwater mountain plateau the size of...
Awe & Order: Christopher Meloni's 'juicy' booty causes Twitter stir
The patootie praise came in fast.
Jeff McNeil punctuates game-tying Mets homer with epic bat flip
Jeff McNeil knew it was gone. The Mets' second baseman launched a solo homer in the bottom of the ninth inning that tied the score 2-2 against the Marlins on...
Johnson & Johnson responds after reports of adverse vaccine reactions
Johnson & Johnson said Thursday that it is “collecting the necessary information” to review the safety of its COVID-19 vaccine — after a dozen adverse reactions caused a Colorado inoculation site...
UK launches welcome package for resettling Hong Kongers
LONDON - Britain has pledged 43 million pounds ($59 million) to help people arriving from Hong Kong find jobs, houses and schools under an initiative allowing millions to resettle after...
A few shows are back in NYC — and they're hot
They're back to giving 'em the old razzle dazzle — with a few COVID updates.
Raptors star laughs over suspension for on-court scuffle
Fred VanVleet had one reaction after learning about his one-game suspension following the Raptors and Lakers' on-court scuffle on Tuesday night — laughter. The Raptors guard tweeted a simple "lol"...
Ted Cruz blasts DHS Sec. Mayorkas for shutting out media on US border visit
Sen. Ted Cruz slammed Homeland Security Secretary Alejando Mayorkas on Thursday for not inviting reporters to accompany him on a tour of two border towns, saying the media blackout is...
'I've been shot': 911 calls reveal horror of ex-NFL player's mass shooting
Dramatic 911 calls reveal the horrific details of a mass shooting by an ex-NFL player that left six dead -- including two young children -- in South Carolina. "'I've been...
Mets rally to win home opener on controversial walk-off play
In the first Citi Field game in front of fans in over 18 months, it was the Mets by an elbow. Michael Conforto got called out on strikes in the...
White House spending $60 million a week to house border minors: report
It's costing the Biden administration more than $60 million a week to care for 16,500 unaccompanied migrant teenagers and children now in federally-run shelters -- and the cost is only...
Khloé Kardashian photo shows how they're peddling an unhealthy lie to women
If you want to give your daughters a positive self-image, one of the most critical things is to shield them from unrealistic representations of the female body. As a teen,...
Move to give mayor's office power over press passes stirs controversy
A move to give the Mayor's office responsibility for press passes that have long been handled by the New York Police Department is generating controversy from all sides. The Mayor's...
6 charged in NH youth detention center sex abuse probe
CONCORD, N.H. — Six former staffers at New Hampshire’s state-run youth detention center were arrested Wednesday in connection with the abuse of 11 children over the course of a decade,...
What you need to know about your vaccine card
The golden ticket to a post-pandemic world is a shot in the arm — and the flimsy paper proof of it.
NY lawmakers slammed for blocking charter schools expansion in budget
The chief state official who authorizes charter schools blasted Albany lawmakers for refusing to lift the cap to open more of the popular, alternative schools to accommodate pent-up parental demand...
Employee kills 1 in shooting at Texas industrial park, suspect in custody
An employee opened fire at a central Texas custom cabinet company Thursday — killing one person and leaving four others in critical condition, according to local reports. An employee from...
The world's most expensive painting isn't a full da Vinci, officials say
True colors exposed! The world’s most expensive painting was only partly made by Leonardo da Vinci — a revelation that allegedly sparked a cover-up and an international political scandal, according...
Free stuff, discounts your COVID vaccine card can get you
Here's a look at the freebies and discounts your vaccination card will get you -- in addition to, you know, living.
UK infections drop about 60 percent amid vaccinations, lockdown
LONDON — The UK’s COVID-19 vaccination program is beginning to break the link between infection and serious illness or death, according to the latest results from an ongoing study of...
Second vaccine site paused after adverse reactions to Johnson & Johnson shots
A North Carolina county paused COVID-19 vaccines at a local immunization site Thursday after 18 people had “adverse” reactions to Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose shot — and after a site in Colorado did...
Psaki says Obama, Biden talk regularly but refuses to say how often
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Thursday said President Biden and former President Barack Obama talk "regularly" but refused to say how often to avoid "violating" the privacy of...
Reigning Masters champion gets first-round reality check
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Dustin Johnson knew this wasn’t going to be easy. Three days of practice rounds on the hard-and-fast fairways and greens at Augusta National made it pretty clear...
Dangerous tale of Ecuadorian migrants sends terrible message: It's worth risk to come to US
Last month alone, 18,500 unaccompanied minors crossed the southern border into the United States.
The shocking, real reason why gorillas pound their chests
They beat their chest so they won't have to beat your butt.
Here's where elderly NYers can get COVID vaccines without an appointment
New York City has opened even more walk-up COVID-19 vaccine sites across the Big Apple for seniors 75 and older. Here are city sites where the elderly -- and their...
Tiger Woods had unlabeled pill bottle in SUV during car crash, was 'somewhat combative'
An empty, unlabeled pill bottle was found near Tiger Woods' wrecked SUV -- and the pro-golfer was "somewhat combative" when first responders tried to treat him at the scene of...
In Peru, authorities allowed secret burials of virus victims
IQUITOS, Peru — When Adriana Wong reached the field in the Amazon forest, she was confused. There were dozens of crosses planted in the red soil, but nothing to distinguish...
Cops provide details into ex-NFL player's South Carolina rampage
Former NFL defensive back Phillip Adams forced his way into the South Carolina home of a prominent doctor and gunned down the man's family — including two young grandchildren — before shooting himself...
Maine couple celebrates bicentennial with hidden treasure
BANGOR, Maine — A pair of Mainers have hidden $20,000 somewhere in the state and they’re inviting treasure seekers to come and get it. The creators of the treasure hunt...
'That’s the moment the light goes out of his body,' expert says of Floyd video
You can see the exact moment "the light goes out" of George Floyd as ex-cop Derek Chauvin pressed a knee into his neck, a respiratory expert testified Thursday. “You can...
Trump blasts Arkansas gov. over transgender bill veto
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday blasted Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson for vetoing a bill that bans gender reassignment treatments or surgery for minors. The former commander-in-chief called Hutchinson a "lightweight" and...
Golfer who broke Masters color barrier will 'cherish' this special moment
AUGUSTA, Ga. — It was a moment for Lee Elder that he said rivaled anything he’s experienced in his accomplished golf career, which includes four PGA Tour victories and eight...
Lost his Cuo-jo? NY budget shows how much gov's scandals have drained his power
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been so weakened by the multiple scandals spiraling around him that state legislators not only rammed through $4 billion in new tax hikes -- they also...
97-year-old man killed after driver jumps curb in Brooklyn, cops say
A 97-year-old man was killed when a driver jumped the curb in Brooklyn -- striking the senior and forcing him into the glass doors of a bank, cops said. Volf...
Prehistoric cave painters may have been inspired by hallucinations
Caves were like deadly dutch ovens of divine inspiration.
White House 'still working' on date for Biden address to Congress — 79 days in
Nearly three months in, the White House said Thursday it is "still working" to set a date for President Biden to address a joint session of Congress. Biden, in office...
Why Oscar-nominated singer Celeste is a voice you should know
British chanteuse Celeste started off the year on a high note by releasing her critically acclaimed debut album, “Not Your Muse,” in January. Now the jazzy R&B singer is ready...
Knicks All-Star's slump has come at the worst time
Julius Randle has developed into everything the Knicks could have envisioned this season and more, a legitimate All-Star forward and an unquestioned team leader helping to vault them into position...
Teen grazed in the head in Bronx shooting, cops say
A 16-year-old boy was grazed in the head when a gunman fired at him outside a Bronx public housing building this week, authorities said Thursday. The teen was walking with...
Rallies, religious gatherings aggravate India's worst COVID-19 surge
NEW DELHI - India’s COVID-19 cases have soared 13-fold in barely two months, a vicious second wave propelled by open disregard for safety protocols in much of the vast country....
Slain doctor penned chilling essay before South Carolina mass shooting
The South Carolina doctor slain by former NFL player Phillip Adams penned a chilling essay about the day he "departs this body" shortly before the mass shooting — describing heaven as...
Patriots star could be cut due to nagging knee issues
Julian Edelman’s chronic knee injury soon could lead to him walking out the doors of the Patriots’ headquarters for the final time. The Boston Herald cited an unnamed source...
Holocaust survivors use social media to fight anti-Semitism
BERLIN — Alarmed by a rise in online anti-Semitism during the pandemic, coupled with studies indicating younger generations lack even basic knowledge of the Nazi genocide, Holocaust survivors are taking...
OnlyFans user says she was outed by 'mean mom' at kids' school
The California OnlyFans user whose children were kicked out of Catholic school over her racy online activity said she was outed by a "mean mom." Crystal Jackson – known as...
Rangers could keep 'Kid Line' together for playoff chase
An NHL coach puts three youngsters together and voilà, you have a Kid Line. That’s the law of hockey nicknames. Over the past 90 years or so, many have attempted...
US reportedly considering sending warships to the Black Sea to counter Russia
The Biden administration is considering sending warships to the Black Sea in the next few weeks to counter an increased Russian military presence on Ukraine's eastern border, according to a...
The post-lockdown Botox surge has arrived
As the pandemic ebbs, the filler is flowing.
Pioneering comic and original 'SNL' writer dead at 74
Anne Beatts, an original writer for "Saturday Night Live" and creator of the sitcom "Square Pegs," has died at age 74.
Summoning seniors: Big new push to vaccinate older Americans
CLARKSDALE, Miss. — The first hurdle was getting on the bus. Seventy-four-year-old Linda Busby hesitated outside a community center where older people were loading up to go get the coronavirus...
'If you’re not Bruce Lee, then f--k off': Asian man elbowed in chest at NYC subway station in hateful attack
An Asian man was elbowed in the chest by a hate-filled attacker who sneered, “If you’re not Bruce Lee, then f--k off” at him in a Manhattan subway station Wednesday,...
USWNT trailblazer had epic response to Draymond Green's women's sports comments
United States women's national team star Megan Rapinoe fired back at Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green over his Twitter rant about women's sports. And while she had many choice words...
Shocking video shows 2x4-wielding suspect threaten to cut Asian man in Home Depot
Cops released surveillance footage of the hate-spewing suspect who threatened to cut an Asian man with a plank of wood at a Brooklyn Home Depot late last month.
Exhausted staffers reportedly fleeing Goldman Sachs' Marcus division
It's not just investment bankers who are burning out at Goldman Sachs. The Wall Street titan's hard-charging culture is reportedly driving exhausted staffers out of Marcus, the consumer-focused business it...
Brazil seeks $1 billion in foreign aid to curb Amazon deforestation by 30-40 percent
SAO PAULO - Brazil’s environment minister wants $1 billion in foreign aid from countries including the United States to help reduce deforestation in the Amazon between 30 percent and 40...
Palatial NYC penthouse with ties to dirty money lists for $8.5M
A palatial penthouse once bought with dirty money by a crooked Venezuelan mogul, who then sold it to a Qatari royal, is back on the market. And it should come...
Matt Gaetz associate to take plea deal in sex-trafficking case: lawyers
Joel Greenberg, an associate of embattled GOP Congressman Matt Gaetz, is expected to take a plea deal in his own sex-trafficking case -- and cooperate with federal authorities, according to...
After $145M deal, $8.1B in sales, the Hamptons have never been hotter
More than $8.1B worth of Hamptons homes have sold since lockdown began — more than double the previous year’s sales.
Woman loses front teeth after drinking mimosas at bottomless brunch
It looked more like a bloody Mary. A woman knocked out her front teeth after guzzling too many mimosas at a bottomless brunch, according to her viral video about the...
Teacher finds machete stashed outside Brooklyn elementary school
A teacher discovered a massive machete stashed just outside a public school this week in Brooklyn, sources told The Post. The educator spotted the roughly 15-inch blade, along with a...
Ex-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joins Fox News as contributor
Mike Pompeo, the secretary of state for the Trump administration, has been signed with Fox News as a contributor. “Mike Pompeo is one of America’s most recognized and respected voices...
Domestic dispute led to ex-Giant's murder arrest: affidavit
Travis Rudolph opened fire with a rifle on a group of four individuals who showed up at his house in response to a domestic dispute between the former Giants wide...
Senate Banking chair presses Wall Street banks on Archegos ties
The Democratic chair of the Senate Banking Committee has written to several large banks, including Credit Suisse and Japan’s Nomura, asking them for information on their relationship with New York-based...
'Voyagers' review: Teenage spaceland is a copycat snooze
Hormonal teens in space should be a riot. Screw the gentility of “Star Trek” or the swashbuckle of “Star Wars” — let’s enroll at Starship High School! OK, maybe not....
More than a third of New Yorkers have received COVID vaccine
Just over one-third of New Yorkers -- and almost 40 percent of New York City residents -- have now been vaccinated against COVID-19, the latest data shows. Since inoculation efforts...
What's wrong with Aaron Judge now?
What's going on with Aaron Judge? Should Yankees fans be concerned? What should Yankees fans be happy with from this week? The Yankees are off to a 3-3 start after...
CBS fires two top execs after complaints of 'hostile,' racist and sexist conduct
CBS has fired two top TV executives following explosive allegations that they fostered a hostile work environment with racist, sexist and homophobic comments, the network has confirmed. Peter Dunn, the...
Rob Lowe 'literally' just dropped $47M on three mansions
He sold his longtime home for a massive profit.
Married Alabama secretary of state admits affair after racy recording leaks
Alabama's secretary of state ruled out a 2022 US Senate bid after admitting he had an affair with a legal assistant -- who released racy texts and a recording of...
Japan denies considering vaccine priority for Olympic athletes
TOKYO - Japan said on Thursday it was not currently looking to prioritize COVID-19 vaccines for Olympic athletes, dismissing a media report that sparked a social media outcry since the...
Caitlyn Jenner gets help from former Trump ally with potential run for CA governor
Former Trump 2020 campaign manager Brad Parscale is assisting Caitlyn Jenner as she mulls a potential challenge to California Gov. Gavin Newsom in this year's recall, a source familiar with...
Ex-UVA student can sue school after asking questions during a panel got him expelled: judge
A former University of Virginia medical student can proceed with a lawsuit against the school over his expulsion — which stemmed from questions he asked about the nuance of microaggressions...
Twitter has spoken: Outkast beats The Beatles as the best group
Sorry McCartney: They are for real.
Ex-model says she's a victim of disturbing 'e-whoring' trend online
They're pornographic parasites.
Orphaned baby alpaca walks again with her own set of wheels
FREISEN, Germany - When Ronja Pohl first saw the disabled baby alpaca at a friend’s farm, her heart melted and she resolved to give the tiny orphan a home -...
Migrant mess: Number of illegal border encounters spiked 71 percent in March, CBP says
The number of illegal immigrant encounters at the southern border has exploded — rising more than 71 percent since February — as the Biden administration scrambles to respond to the...
More than 3,200 Amazon workers vote in Alabama union election
A little more than half the workers at Amazon's Bessemer, Alabama warehouse voted in a landmark union election there, according to the labor group involved in the push. The National...
Mets reliever lasted one appearance before going on IL
Dellin Betances’ health was a significant factor in his underwhelming 2020 for the Mets, and concern already looms about this season. On Thursday the veteran right-hander was placed on the...
Gov. Cuomo's top aides 'enabled' his 'heinous' sexual harassment: accuser
One of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's accusers on Thursday blamed senior staffers in his office for his alleged groping of a female assistant who spoke out publicly for the first time...
Protests break out after murder of kidnapped woman in Kyrgyzstan
BISHKEK - Hundreds of people rallied in front of Kyrgyzstan’s interior ministry on Thursday to demand the resignation of its leadership for what they called police inaction over the murder...
QB may find new home quickly after Sam Darnold trade
Teddy Bridgewater’s second stint as Sam Darnold’s teammate might be shorter than the first. Bridgewater and his agent have found multiple teams interested in making a trade for the 28-year-old...
76ers waive former Knick after acquiring him at trade deadline
The Philadelphia 76ers have waived Ignas Brazdeikis, the team confirmed on Thursday — clearing room on their 15-man roster. The 22-year-old forward joined the Sixers, along with point guard George...
Dad of ex-NFL pro who killed 5 says football concussions 'messed him up'
Alonzo Adams, who is the father of the ex-defensive back, said he wasn't aware of his son ever being violent.
Former home of TV's Natalie Morales sells in Hoboken for $3M
A four-story Hoboken brownstone home once owned by TV newswoman Natalie Morales and her spouse, Joseph Rhodes, is in contract after being on the market for a mere five days.
Canopy Growth to buy rival Supreme Cannabis in major marijuana merger
Canada’s Canopy Growth said Thursday it will buy rival Supreme Cannabis for C$323.3 million ($256.85 million), as the world’s biggest cannabis producer bolsters its portfolio to tap surging demand. US-listed...
Gang allegedly filmed murder, dismemberment of woman
Brazilian gang members allegedly recorded themselves killing a 21-year-old woman, chopping up her body and stuffing the pieces into a suitcase -- which was later found by workers in a...
Here's how much Grace Kelly had to pay to become a princess
Despite her fairytale marriage, the Hollywood goddess paid dearly.
Young sisters dropped over border wall by smugglers may be reunited with parents — in NYC: officials
The two Ecuadorian sisters dumped by human smugglers at the border wall may soon be reunited with their parents in New York City, according to an official. Magdalena Nunez, of...
US ready to lift Iran sanctions 'inconsistent' with 2015 nuclear deal
The United States is prepared to lift sanctions on Iran that are "inconsistent" with the Iran nuclear deal, the State Department said. News of the decision to cave to the...
Parkour's Most Wanted: Guy rips brick ledge with bare hands
Another brick in the wall? Police in Western Australia are on the hunt for the parkour athlete seen on CCTV climbing and leaping onto a building in a Perth suburb...
George Floyd died from low oxygen levels, respiratory expert testifies
George Floyd died from low oxygen levels while being restrained by ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin — and a healthy person would have suffered the same fate if put in the...
Alabama star wants ESPN draft analyst to 'kiss my a--'
We like to think that athletes don't get caught up in what media members say about them. But it's important to remember that they're people too – and Najee Harris...
How the ergonomic office chair landed in your living room
Recall, if you can, circa 2019, when American offices were bustling with real, live people, each one seated in a slender black-mesh, ergonomic “task” chair.
Breaking down NBA Power Rankings for bettors
There is a new team on top of our NBA power rankings this week. The Nets’ continued inconsistency coupled with the loss of James Harden to injury has pushed the...
Inside the $50M NYC penthouse where French Montana is living it up
The rapper is Wild 'N Out inside a $50 million penthouse at the Casa Hotel and Residences in NYC.
Soho House club chain reportedly files for New York IPO
Soho House — the London-based group of posh private clubs — is planning to go public across the pond, a new report says. The British company filed confidential paperwork with the...
Breaking: Walter Cronkite's former NYC home lists for $7.7M
'The most trusted man in America's fan mail was still delivered to the home.
'Go back to your country!': Attacker slaps woman in the face after tirade, video shows
A woman hurled anti-Asian statements at a Mandarin-speaker this week in Manhattan, and then slapped her in the face, according to cops and new surveillance video. The 25-year-old victim was...
Biden declares, 'No amendment to Constitution is absolute' as he rolls out gun measures
WASHINGTON — President Biden on Thursday announced a slew of new gun control measures after a recent pair of high-profile mass shootings, and insisted the Second Amendment doesn't grant an absolute right to...
Wild video shows NYC Popeyes customers bashing man with 'Wet Floor' sign
Wild video shows two irate Bronx Popeyes customers pummeling another man — including with a "Wet Floor" sign.
Cavaliers forward lost 20 pounds in one week battling mystery illness
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. is recovering from an unidentified illness that caused rapid weight loss. Nance Jr., who began feeling ill on March 29, lost nearly 20 pounds...
'Teen Wolf,' 'Longest Yard' actor dead at 84
He was a longtime friend of the late actor Burt Reynolds.
GOP House leader blasts vaccine passports as more fitting for 'Communist China'
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is blasting the idea of COVID vaccine passports, saying they are more fitting for "Communist China," not the US. McCarthy (R-Calif.) reflected the growing opposition to...
Holding area for migrant teens facing probe for child abuse is near capacity: report
A temporary detainment center for unaccompanied migrant teens in San Antonio that’s under investigation for child abuse is nearly at capacity just over a week after opening, reports said Thursday. ...
Manicured: Woman with world's longest nails cuts them off after nearly 30 years
It was time for a major manicure for a Texas woman, who finally parted ways with her record-shattering 24-foot-long fingernails -- which remained unclipped since the George H.W. Bush administration....
Hawaiian resorts are hosting shelter dogs that guests can win a stay with
Three luxury resorts in Hawaii have partnered with the Maui Humane Society to host shelter dogs for a single night and some guests will be able to stay with these furry friends. The guests who get...
NFL star QB 'still debating' whether to get COVID vaccine
Bills quarterback Josh Allen has not decided yet whether he will get the COVID-19 vaccine before the 2021 season begins. “I’m still debating that,” Allen said on the “10 Questions...
MSNBC showed wrong black congressman during on-air report
MSNBC has admitted airing footage of the wrong black congressman while reporting on the death of Florida Rep. Alcee Hastings. "Earlier when reporting on the death of Rep. Alcee Hastings,...
NYC eases controversial COVID-19 school closure rule
It will now take at least four positive COVID-19 cases to temporarily close a city school, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Elon Musk changes tune about COVID vaccines
Tesla chief Elon Musk expressed support for COVID-19 vaccines despite previously raising questions about their safety and saying he wouldn't get the jab himself. The world's second-richest man tried to...
The bet to make in Matt Harvey's start vs. Red Sox
The Dark Knight hopes to rise in 2021 for the Baltimore Orioles and the team won Matt Harvey’s first start with the organization last week against the Boston Red Sox....
'Rock' solid: Here's how many Americans want Dwayne Johnson to run for president
Rock on! At least 46 percent of Americans want to see Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson run for president, a new poll has found. More than 30,130 people were surveyed by...
Biden, Kamala still haven't been to border despite DHS secretary heading for third trip
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will make his third trip to the US border on Thursday -- while neither President Biden nor his border point person, Vice President Kamala Harris,...
Hookup culture needs more devilish ‘Sex Magicians’ to thrive: author
Could this occult practice be the key to better sex?
Kawhi Leonard's free agency will look very different this time around
Kawhi Leonard's last foray into free agency was met with mystery and excitement — but not this time. The word around the NBA is that Leonard will stay put in...
Teacher busted for allegedly raping 14-year-old stepdaughter
A substitute teacher was arrested late Wednesday for allegedly raping his stepdaughter on multiple occasions when she was only 14 -- before he was hired by the Department of Education. Sergio Garcia, 26...
What we know about ex-NFL player ID’d in SC mass shooting
Phillips, 32, then killed himself with a .45-caliber weapon early Thursday, according to the source who spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to speak publicly.
This UV sterilizing lid fits on any 32oz water bottle and is now on sale
Reusable water bottles are a great way to reduce your environmental impact while keeping hydrated. There are a whole variety of water bottle brands out there that have a range...
This customizable dumbbell set is on sale for over 30% off
We’ve been stuck at home for a long time, but New Yorkers are strong and have adapted to the new circumstances. We’ve had more than a year of working from...
Roommate charged in death of college student found in off-campus apartment
A 20-year-old man who was roommates with the North Carolina college student found dead in her apartment has been busted in her death, authorities said. Eric Gael Hernandez-Mendez, 20, has been...
Frowning achievement: Beauty queen arrested over wild pageant brawl
A Sri Lankan beauty queen who caused a pageant brawl over the crown has been arrested over the on-stage altercation, police said Thursday.
Australia to scrap harassment exemption for judges and politicians
SYDNEY - Australia will scrap exemptions for judges and politicians from sexual harassment laws, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday, as his government struggles to contain a backlash over...
Evaluating Rangers coach and the 'fire Quinn' brigade
You get a goal! You get a goal! You get a goal! It's time for a new episode of the "Up In The Blue Seats" Podcast with Ron Duguay and...
Will Oscars 2021 be a 'who cares' moment as awards show ratings tank?
“The rising dominance of the streaming services has taken the gloss off the Oscars."
Colorado identifies cases of Brazilian coronavirus variant for the first time: officials
Colorado health officials this week announced the state has identified its first cases of a worrisome coronavirus variant first identified in Brazil late last year. The variant, which is scientifically referred to...
Twitter won’t let National Archives preserve Trump tweets
Twitter will not allow the National Archives and Records Administration to create preserved versions of former President Donald Trump's tweets accessible on its platform — the first time this rule...
Ex-Patriot might be the other piece to Jets' quarterback puzzle
Now that the Jets are locked in on drafting their new, young starting quarterback, they are trying to figure out who his veteran backup will be. Brian Hoyer, who has...
Pirates lefty will shut down Cubs in NL Central clash
Home opener Thursday for the Pirates. Crowd capped at 25 percent, so hey, things are basically back to normal at PNC Park. Cubs are in and Jake Arrieta will start....
The Instagram golf stars trying to be the next Paige Spiranac
Sports fans have been glued to the social media account of Paige Spiranac – a retired pro – who regularly shares her thoughts on any upcoming tournaments, as well as...
Lawyer who died after getting AstraZeneca vaccine was just 'unlucky': sister
The family of a British lawyer who died of a blood clot after an AstraZeneca COVID-19 jab has insisted he was "just extraordinarily unlucky" -- and wants people to keep...
Your A-to-Z guide to cruelty free, vegan makeup and skincare brands
You always want to put your best face forward, but only if that's the best for animals and the environment, too. Luckily for us, more and more vegan and cruelty-free...
Hero trucker ends police chase by ramming murder suspect's pickup
Dramatic dashcam video captured the moment a hero truck driver turned his rig into a battering ram to stop a fleeing murder suspect who led police on a lengthy pursuit...
GameStop stock jumps after plans for new chairman are announced
GameStop announced plans Thursday to make activist investor Ryan Cohen its chairman, a move that drew praise from Reddit traders and boosted its stock price. The Texas-based video-game retailer said...
WrestleMania is likely the last we’ll see of this Daniel Bryan
Daniel Bryan enters WrestleMania 37 prepared to close a chapter in his wrestling career. The former WWE champion and father of two will turn 40 this May. His WWE contract...
'Game of Thrones' star looks even more terrifying before boxing debut
Game of Thrones star Hafthor Bjornsson has shown off his incredible new figure as he prepares for his highly anticipated boxing debut. The strongman freak is set to meet bitter...
Snail fail: Highly invasive species seized at JFK Airport
The Giant African Snail consumes at least 500 types of plants and wreaks havoc on tropical and sub-tropical environments, officials said.
New jobless claims jump in troubling sign for COVID recovery
The number of workers seeking unemployment benefits stubbornly jumped again last week even amid hopes that the labor market was getting back on track, the feds said Thursday. Last week's...
Ghislaine Maxwell complains jail cell has 'pervasive stench of sewage'
Ghislaine Maxwell's Brooklyn jail cell is an unsanitary mess because of a broken sewage system at the jail — not because she doesn't flush her toilet, as prosecutors have claimed,...
Monkeys escape private collection, swing from trees at cemetery
A search is underway for several monkeys who escaped from a private collection in Cincinnati -- where they were seen going bananas while swinging from trees at a cemetery, according...
These are the side effects to the J&J shot that forced vaccine site to close
Two people within that group were also taken to the hospital for further observation, the Denver Post reported, citing a statement from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Ex-NFL pro fatally shot five people — including 2 kids — before killing self: report
A former NFL player fatally shot a doctor, his wife, two of their grandchildren and another person before turning the gun on himself in a horrifying scene at a South Carolina home, according to...
Bus torched, cops injured amid escalating protests in Northern Ireland
The violence is being blamed on escalating frustration over new post-Brexit trade barriers between Northern Ireland and the rest of the United Kingdom.
TV legal analyst sent ominous message in final Instagram post before death
Midwin Charles, the prominent Brooklyn defense attorney and MSNBC legal analyst who died at age 47, said in her final Instagram post last month that she was “not feeling well.”
Social Security recipients get COVID stimulus checks in latest batch
The IRS has finally delivered about $31 billion worth of COVID stimulus checks to federal benefit recipients who waited weeks for the money. People relying on Social Security and other...
'Cuomo's gotta go!' Rep. Lee Zeldin announces run for NY governor
Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin announced his candidacy for governor of New York on Thursday with the message: "Cuomo's gotta go!" Zeldin, 41, is the first GOP contender to officially...
'Twin Peaks' and 'Seinfeld' actor dead at 72
Veteran character actor passed away after a 20-year health battle.
Feds reportedly probe whether Matt Gaetz trip violated sex trafficking laws
The feds are reportedly probing whether a trip Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly took to the Bahamas violated sex trafficking laws.
Mexican wrestlers help elderly get COVID-19 vaccines
Mask up! In Mexico City, professional wrestlers are raising spirits — and calming nerves among senior citizens lining up to get their COVID-19 vaccine. "They come in with sweaty hands,...
'The whoring '20s': Singles ready for casual sex as COVID vaccinations rise
A few weeks ago, Ashwin Deshmukh saw something he hadn’t in over a year: “Uhhhh it’s happening. Host is escorting a couple out of a soho restaurant for bathroom shenanigans....
How to watch The Masters 2021: Tee times, channel, streaming and odds
Only three golfers have pulled of a repeat win at The Masters. If Dustin Johnson can become the fourth, he'll surely have the most unique entry into the exclusive club....
Yankees infielder seems OK after game-ending injury scare
Gio Urshela remained on the ground momentarily after being tagged out at the plate trying to score the tying run in the 11th before walking off the field. Yankees manager...
Where Yankees stand on players' vaccination front
After Aaron Boone said he was confident the Yankees would soon get to 85 percent vaccination among their players and staff, which Major League Baseball has incentivized as the mark...
Son of notorious cycling cheat Lance Armstrong accused of sexually assaulting teen girl
The son of disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong was arrested in Texas this week for allegedly sexually assaulting a teen girl, a report said Wednesday. Luke Armstrong, 21, allegedly drove the...
Knicks youngster becoming a 3-point force
If this continues, RJ Barrett will be in the 3-point shooting contest next All-Star Weekend — if not in the main event. Barrett’s stark rise from beyond the 3-point stripe...
Yankees pitcher shows promise in long-awaited return
Jameson Taillon spent countless hours over the past two years thinking about this moment. On Wednesday, he finally got to live it. Taillon was back on a major league mound...
New York Legislature passes $212 billion budget
The state Legislature passed New York’s 2021-2022 budget late Wednesday night -- as the Assembly gave the $212 billion spending plan its final approval. Passage in the lower chamber came...
Virginia becomes first Southern state to legalize marijuana
Virginia became the first Southern state to legalize marijuana Wednesday, as lawmakers voted to approve Gov. Ralph Northam’s proposed changes to a bill that will allow adults to possess and...
Rep. Ilhan Omar rips Biden admin over reported border wall plans
Rep. Ilhan Omar ripped President Joe Biden for his administration’s reported plans to resume construction on parts of the border wall. “It’s shameful and unacceptable for @POTUS to continue the...
Swimmer dives into action to save boy from sinking boat in NJ
A swimmer dove into action to rescue a child that was drowning in the water outside her Fayson Lakes, NJ, home on Sunday. Jennifer Watson was alerted to the potential...
Dana White talks to Jalen Rose about 'Fight Island,' UFC going mainstream
Last year when the pandemic shut everything down and put all sports on the sidelines, one dude leaned into his love of fighting to literally push his way through restrictions...