May 7, 2021

Mets get wild walk-off win thanks to unlikeliest of heroes

The Mets counted on their third catcher in his second career plate appearance to get one run home Friday night. Patrick Mazeika answered the call. As the last man left...

US-bound air travelers can use self-administered COVID tests, CDC says

The CDC has begun allowing passengers entering the U.S. to use a new self-administered COVID-19 test which was just recently approved by FDA. The test consists of a nasal or...

Mets dugout drama unfolds in intriguing scene

Even as the Mets forged a late comeback Friday night against the Diamondbacks, the key intrigue concerned what happened out of public view.

Police hope TikTok video may be critical clue in 2003 abduction

In 2003, Sofia Juarez was kidnapped from Washington just before turning 5 years old. Investigators are hoping a recent video might help them solve the case 18 years later.

Yankees bullpen, defense flop in ugly loss

Jose Altuve and the Astros weren’t around to boo anymore, so the Yankees made sure there was plenty for fans to be upset about in the eighth inning Friday night...

Steve Cohen revels in $341 million man's big Met moment

Franciso Lindor’s clutch home run sent a jolt into the Mets and excited the man cutting his check. The once-slumping Mets shortstop drilled a 2-2 pitch from Diamondbacks reliever Caleb...

CDC to examine report putting US COVID deaths at more than 900,000

Analysis revealed Thursday by the University of Washington School of Medicine's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) gave the number of coronavirus deaths in the United States since March...

Where new regime stands on controversial Ranger's exile

DeAngelo has existed in a shadow purgatory, officially on the Rangers' taxi squad, but skating on his own at rinks close to his home since being waived through the league...

Father who punched son to death over cheesecake pleads guilty to homicide

Travis Stackhouse, 30, pled guilty to second-degree reckless homicide, child abuse and child neglect this week in the June 2019 death of his son, Sir Amer Stackhouse, according to reports. 

Thousands of hunters vie for opportunity to kill bison at Grand Canyon National Park

Over 45,000 applicants have submitted their name for the opportunity to hunt bison at Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park with only 12 spots to be filled.

Rep. Matt Gaetz vows 'truth will prevail' in sex trafficking probe

The Florida Rep. addressed a crowd in his home state at Three Villages. Gaetz has maintained his innocence as he is being investigated for potentially paying an underage woman for...

Jets star's injury 'could have been worse'

It’s only May, but Jets coach Robert Saleh is already dealing with an injury to a key player.

This Knicks draft blunder can't look any worse

The Knicks passed on Mikal Bridges, however, and reached for Kentucky freshman Kevin Knox, whose future with the team is mirky

Jean Smart dishes on her dark comedy 'Hacks'

Smart stars as a veteran standup comic whose glitzy Vegas headlining career is jeopardized when the casino manager starts hiring acts catering to a younger audience.

New York Stock Exchange says it will ease trading floor restrictions

The New York Stock Exchange said Friday it will begin allowing more traders and employees back onto its famed trading floor in lower Manhattan based on rising vaccination rates. Officials...

The best Mother's Day jewelry gifts — from pearls to personalized pieces

The best Mother's Day jewelry gifts for 2021, from flower power and drop earrings to everything in pearls and pieces with personal messages and symbols.

Here's the trail of death and destruction allegedly left by members of NYC's 'Hoolies' gang

An indictment this week took down 18 alleged members of the Hoolies gang, which have been responsible for multiple shootings. The accused killer of 1-year-old Davell Gardner is a Hoolies...

Florida principal who paddled 6-year-old girl cleared of wrongdoing

A Florida elementary school principal who was caught on camera smacking a 6-year-old girl with a paddle did not commit a crime, according to officials.

What slumping Nets are focusing on as playoffs approach

Limping into the playoffs won’t necessarily preclude the Nets from a long NBA playoff run.

Charter school backer starts PAC to boost Eric Adams' bid for mayor

A major charter school backer is launching a Super PAC to help elect Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams the next mayor of New York City.

Chanel secrets: How the luxury fashion house reinvents its famous symbols

Here’s a look at six of Coco Chanel's original symbols and how they’re translated from fashion to glamorous jewelry.

How Robert Saleh is already impressing newest Jets

The new coach was known, while with San Francisco, for his sideline energy, and the rookies said they can already feel that from him.

Scott Stringer joins Andrew Cuomo in paying the price for unfairly condemning Brett Kavanaugh

Scott Stringer’s mayoral campaign is struggling after a single woman accused him of groping her and making multiple advances. The city comptroller denies it, but his own past words don’t...

These are the top US baby names of 2020

Henry -- the Prince's formal given name -- is back in the top ten US boys names given in 2020, after more than a century of being off the list,...

Pair of relievers personify Mets bullpen's surprising turnaround

Is there any more pleasant — and crucial — surprise about this club than its bullpen?

Jessica Barden's personal journey mirrored in 'Pink Skies Ahead'

The actress has a personal connection to the movie -- and its focus on mental health awareness. 

NYC family says 12-year-old’s ‘suspicious’ death happened after school attack over $1

The 12-year-old, who later died at Kings County Hospital, said he had been attacked. Police said the boy did not have visible injuries on his body.

Cult flick ‘Faces of Death’ to get modern reimagining

Production company Legendary Entertainment has acquired the rights and plans to reboot the cult 1978 faux documentary.

Michelle Obama worries about racial profiling when daughters drive alone

Former First Lady Michelle Obama has revealed she is terrified that even her two daughters will be racially profiled when they’re in the car alone.

Biden releases first White House visitor logs, but some will remain secret

The White House publicly listed 400 entries from the visitor log on its website this week. Virtual meetings with officials were not among those released.

Snarky Biden snaps at reporter who asked about mask use: 'I'm worried about you'

As his administration continues to be criticized for sending mixed messages to Americans on face mask use, President Biden snapped at a reporter Friday who asked why he wore one...

Pays not to work: How Biden benefits are grinding the economic recovery to a halt

Under President Biden's recently enacted $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, workers who lost their jobs to the pandemic shutdowns and scale-backs are now earning more in unemployment benefits than they...

Letters to the Editor — May 8, 2021

New York Post readers sound off on our coverage of a Facebook oversight board’s ruling to uphold the company’s ban on former President Donald Trump and Mayor Bill de Blasio’s...

'Run by morons': Manhattan judge rips into NYC federal lockups

Manhattan federal court Judge Colleen McMahon said the lockups were "run by morons" in a rant about the inhumane conditions at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Lower Manhattan and the...

Ohio GOP calls on rep to quit over impeachment vote

Ohio Republicans are calling for Representative Anthony Gonzalez to resign due to his vote to impeach Donald Trump from office following the insurrection of the US Capitol.

How Nets view Kevin Durant's clunker vs. Mavericks

Coach Steve Nash stressed that he tells the 11-time All-Star forward “nothing” after a poor shooting performance.

City GOP candidates demand probe of de Blasio and wife over $1B ThriveNYC

Mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa and Constantin Jean-Pierre, who is running for City Council, both want a deeper look into Mayor Bill de Blasio and Chirlane McCray over their mental health...

Mets top pitching prospect needs Tommy John surgery

Mets' top pitching prospect Matt Allan has been dealt a serious blow. He will be undergoing Tommy John surgery.

The best ways to celebrate Mother's Day in NYC this year

As New York continues easing its COVID restrictions, this Sunday's celebration of Mom comes with a bounty of safe, in-person options. 

I'm a former law-enforcement officer — but I won't encourage my kids to be cops

As a retired law-enforcement professional, it deeply saddens me to witness how my former profession suddenly finds itself in similar straits — reviled, the object of scorn and derision.

De Blasio needs to move faster, act more aggressively to get New Yorkers vaxxed

On Wednesday, Mayor Bill de Blasio acknowledged the ugly truth that New York City's vaccination rates are lagging. He needs to go all-out to turn them around. The Post found...

Three New Jersey daily newspapers, including Bergen Record, unionize

Journalists at the Bergen Record and two other New Jersey dailies owned by Gannett -- the Daily Record in Morris County and the New Jersey Herald in Newton -- voted...

Based on Biden's performance so far, there's trouble ahead for Democrats

On the surface, President Joe Biden seems to be doing pretty well. But underneath, there are signs of problems, areas where partisan overstretch threatens the underpinnings of what some are...

Pennsylvania DA drops 'vicious lies' defense, pleads guilty to sex crimes

Bradford County District Attorney Chad Salsman had been charged in February for sexually assaulting different women who were his clients. He has now resigned his office.

The best Mother's Day gifts from local NYC small businesses

What do moms and NYC shops have in common? After this past year, they’re both deserving of some extra TLC. 

US screens 1.64M at airports, highest since March 2020, TSA says

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it screened 1.64 million passengers on Thursday at U.S. airports, the highest number since March 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic slashed travel demand.

Zach Wilson already making Jets his team

Zach Wilson wasn’t a member of the Jets for enough time to take his girlfriend out for a celebratory dinner before he already was showing the kind of leadership the...

Hockey legend paving way to join TNT after ESPN talks

ESPN is out on Wayne Gretzky, paving the way for The Great One potentially going to TNT as an analyst for its NHL studio coverage, The Post has learned.  

Leslie Bibb on why playing Josh Duhamel's wife was 'emotional'

For Leslie Bibb, playing Josh Duhamel’s wife on Netflix superhero show “Jupiter’s Legacy” was a no-brainer -- and not because of the capes. “I produced a movie in 2018 [‘The...

Bidenomics is already starting to slam the US economy

Economists expected the country to add 1 million jobs in April. It added just 266,000 — a sign that Bidenomics is kicking in and already becoming a dangerous drag on the...

NYPD honors fallen officer with plaque dedication in Queens

A fallen NYPD officer who died nearly three decades ago while executing a search warrant at a Queens housing complex was honored Friday.

Pelicans furious over Zion Williamson injury: 'Open season'

It's unclear exactly when Pelicans star Zion Williamson fractured his finger, but the team sure knows how it happened.

Adorable pup gets extravagant funeral, obituary for being a good boy

It was a paw-some send-off for a Pennsylvania pup who’s now in the big dog house in the sky.

'The sweetest dog': Abandoned dog named 'Covid' rescued from high-kill shelter

A scruffy mutt with the unfortunate name “Covid” has been rescued from a high-kill animal shelter in Texas where he was abandoned.

Man accused of stomping Asian woman told NY parole board he loved his mom — after killing her

Brandon Elliot, who allegedly attacked an Asian woman in an apparent hate crime, had been locked up for killing his mother in 2002 and denied parole twice before his 2019...

How to bet Saturday's UFC action

The APEX in Las Vegas hosts this week’s UFC Fight Night, while next week’s UFC 262 is set to take place in front of a raucous crowd at T-Mobile Arena....

Better bee-lieve it: Scientists teach insects to detect COVID

Scientists at a Netherlands university are training bees to identify COVID-19; a method researchers say is useful for countries where tests are hard to come by.

How a confederate flag painted on a rock could cost a mom her kid

A New York upstate woman has been told she needs to ditch a driveway decoration painted with a confederate flag or risk losing custody of her mixed race child --...

TikToker finds creepy crawl spaces and tunnels in rental home

A woman has posted a series of videos showing numerous creepy crawl spaces around her new rental home — and they have some disturbing features, including a message scratched into...

Mom charged after daughter nearly died from severe lice infestation

Shyanne Singh was arrested on three felony counts of neglect of a dependent.

Bills GM gets NFL call over vaccine-related cuts talk

It didn't take long for the NFL to give Bills general manager Brandon Beane a call about COVID-19 vaccination comments he made on Wednesday. In a radio interview, Beane said...

'RHOBH' star Erika Jayne’s Pasadena mansion listed for $13M in bankruptcy sale

"There's no way the debtor can service the mortgage on this property," attorney Leonard Pena said during a hearing in February.

Cicada be kidding me! Trillions of noisy bugs set to emerge in NY, other states

Trillions of cicadas as loud as lawnmowers will pop out of the ground for the first time in nearly two decades in New York and 14 other states this weekend, according...

GOP's problem isn't Liz Cheney and other commentary

The GOP’s issue is that it finds Liz Cheney’s “absolutely true statements to be controversial,” Dems’ plan to “redesign” America; how Biden dodged his “fair share;” rights groups are “tarring”...

Purina's Mighty Dog brand quietly discontinued after 48 years

Mighty Dog has been quietly put down. The 48-year-old dog-food label -- whose “pure beef” ad campaign in the 1970s featured a freshly opened can getting seared with a red-hot...

Viral couple embraced by Arizona sports teams ends dating run

One couple's burgeoning romance, which got some help from Arizona sports teams, is no more.

Geologie offers simple, easy-to-use skincare regimens just for men

Geologie is a skincare brand developed with men of all ages in mind, and offers quality products matched to your skin type and goals, sent to you directly with simple...

Inside the Squishmallow craze: Why the plushies are so popular

The first time teen influencer Lexia Hayden saw a TikTok video featuring a Squishmallow plush stuffed animal, she knew she had to have one. “I love their faces, I love...

Tom Wilson surprised by Artemi Panarin injury reaction

Capitals forward Tom Wilson says he reached out to injured Rangers star Artemi Panarin, but felt his scrum against the Rangers wasn't anything out of the ordinary.

Biden is making it harder for America to get back to work

Even as the United States' economy begins to re-open, the jobs report released Friday did not paint a rosy picture of the economy. The Biden administration's policies might be part...

Protect your family with life insurance in 10 minutes

Insurance is a balancing act. Fabric makes use of its proprietary life insurance technology to approve qualified applicants quickly and easily.

'SNL' insider: Cast getting 'too big for britches' with opinions on hosts

As "SNL" comedians gripe about Elon Musk's hosting gig, insiders reveal that social media has split the cast.

NYPD boosts its unarmed volunteer forces in subways to help combat crime

The NYPD is deploying more members of its unarmed volunteer auxiliary force into subway stations to help combat crime, officials said Friday.

Ice cream truck rolls driverless as vendor sells to motorist

An Instagram post of a driverless ice cream truck sent the internet swirling into a frenzy. 

'It needs to stop': Slain NYC tot's grandma issues heartbreaking plea after suspect's arrest

Davell Gardner Jr. was only 1 when he was killed with a stray bullet last summer. His grandmother, Samantha Gardner, called the arrest of the suspected killer "justice."

Union sets sights on Tesla's German factory

Germany's largest and most powerful union IG Metall has set its sights firmly on setting up a works council at Tesla's factory near Berlin, which is scheduled to open later...

The legendary Friars Club reopens with a fresh new look

Great bawls of Friars: You'll cry laughing at the nightclub's reopening. 

Liz Cheney bombshell: Pal says on-the-outs GOP leader planned defense secretaries' anti-Trump op-ed

House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) — who is facing possible ouster from her leadership position next week — quietly orchestrated a Washington Post op-ed by 10 living former...

The 15 best items from Saks' Sale section: Tory Burch, Fendi and more

A true fashionista knows that some of the best finds come from the sale section. In fact, it makes your glamorous find that much more rewarding if you can get...

The 2021 Michelin star restaurant ratings are utter BS

While nearly everyone has held off on star-ratings during the pandemic, Michelin has nonsensically forged ahead with its annual awards.  

Shea touts overall drop in serious subway crime — despite rise in murders and assaults

Despite the rise in slays and assaults, New York Police Department Commissioner Dermot Shea proclaimed a 45 percent drop in serious subway crime.

Biden filling administration with CAP, Media Matters alum

The president's team is loaded with individuals with ties to "dark money" liberal groups.

River bank: Billionaires re-list Midtown duplex for $20M

Billionaire banker/philanthropist Evelyn de Rothschild and his wife, Lynn Forester de Rothschild have listed their River House duplex at 435 E. 52nd St. for $20 million.

Hard to swallow: NYC eateries can't find staff thanks to Biden unemployment benefits

New York City restaurants have been burned by a shortage of workers who say they're better off collecting COVID-relief bill-enhanced unemployment checks — leaving some eateries unable to open at...

Take the Under in this National League clash

The Colorado Rockies and St. Louis Cardinals will both have marquee players in revenge spots against former teams when these two square off on Friday. Colorado starter Austin Gomber has...

Indoor bars are back: Post's week in photos

Covid-19 capacity limits ease as indoor drinking at bars is allowed following pandemic restrictions.

23 years ago today: Ross REALLY screwed up his vows on ‘Friends’

On May 7, 1998, "Friends" ended its season 4 on a cliff hangar when Ross made a major faux-pas during his vows to Emily. Relive this pop culture moment from...

Rutgers to enroll 200 kids to take part in Pfizer COVID vaccine trial

New Jersey’s Rutgers University will enroll as many as 200 children between the ages of 6 months and 11-years-old to take part in a COVID-19 vaccine trial for Pfizer and...

Another top aide leaves Cuomo, as governor's office shuffles ranks

Peter Ajemian, who took over as Gov. Andrew Cuomo's communications director during the summer of 2020, will be replaced after his resignation by Rich Azzopardi.

'Bearded Bandit' bank robber found dead on California beach

Christopher Andrew Gibson went on a Southern California bank-robbing spree in 2014, stealing almost $8,000 across three different banks. His cause of death is not yet known.

Nickelback fans are now getting catfished

Nickelback fans have had it rough.  First, they've had to defend their favorite band from jokesters on the internet who’ve mercilessly mocked the group for years.  Now, they’re getting catfished. ...

Good for Pfizer for making millions in profits

The New York Times reports: “Pfizer Reaps Hundreds of Millions in Profits From COVID Vaccine.” The pharma giant earned revenues of $3.5 billion in the first three months of 2021,...

Bobby Valentine has sights set on a new job: mayor

Bobby Valentine has seemingly done it all. Now, he’s running for mayor of Stamford, Connecticut.

House Republicans schedule vote to oust Liz Cheney

Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) is slated to initiate the call for the vote to oust the Wyoming Republican,

Jets get their first look at Zach Wilson

New Jets quarterback Zach Wilson was on the field for the first time as a pro on Friday.

Cinemark inks deal with Hollywood studios as movie theaters eye recovery

Cinemark, the third-largest movie theater chain in the US, said it has inked new deals with major Hollywood studios that will ensure that movies play in its theaters for a...

Eagles are hoping Jalen Hurts 'grabs' starting job amid QB uncertainty

The Eagles are hoping second-year quarterback Jalen Hurts seizes his opportunity.

'Hot tub meta' bikini streamers have Twitch all worked up

Users are outraged over a new trend on the gaming-centric streaming platform, in which female streamers sit half-naked in hot tubs while chatting with viewers.

Florida man arrested after stealing two police cruisers

An intense video shows police chasing Xavier Javern Cummings down a highway in Volusia County, Florida. Police responded to a call of a suspicious person on I-95, where Cummings was...

All signs point to Mets

Snakes in the Citi this weekend. No, not Elon Musk doing SNL. D’backs, not projected to do well this season, are hanging in. Overachievers were only a game back of...

US has 'long way to go' in getting young Americans vaccinated: CDC director

Only about one-fifth of 18- to 29-year-olds and less than one-third of 30- to 39-year-olds in the US are fully vaccinated, CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.

Lost in the Mediterranean, a starving grey whale must find his way home soon

A young grey whale is desperately seeking its way back to the Pacific ocean, but biologists are worried it may not survive.

Melting Italian glacier reveals ‘open-air museum’ of World War I relics

Last month, a team from the Stelvio National Park's White War Museum excavated a cave shelter, built by Austrian soldiers, atop Mount Scorluzzo and acquired 300 "exciting" artifacts, ranging from...

'My life for his': Thai mothers fight for activist children charged with insulting king


As authorities in Indonesia have locked up young protest leaders, their mothers have formed an unlikely alliance with each other as they seek freedom for their children.

End IRS letters with this tax resolution service

Community Tax is an established tax resolution company that offers clear and fair practices to set your tax situation to rights.

ICU patient's heartwarming reaction to John Means' no-no

John Means’ no-hitter on Wednesday was a historic moment for the Orioles, but for a fan battling COVID-19 in a hospital 3,000 miles away, it was an inspirational one.

Hedge fund founder sentenced to prison in Neiman Marcus fraud

The New York hedge fund founder who predicted he might "go to jail" for corrupting the sale of some assets during the bankruptcy of Neiman Marcus was sentenced on Friday...

'Devastating': David Ortiz rips Angels for releasing Albert Pujols

MLB legend David Ortiz thinks Albert Pujols deserves better after the slugger was released by the Angels on Thursday. Ortiz, who grew up with Pujols in the Dominican Republic, reacted...

NYPD commish insists subway crime is down, says he stopped listening to Cuomo 'a long time ago'

NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea on Friday fired back at Gov. Andrew Cuomo over his concerns about subway crime — snipping, “I stopped listening a long time ago.”

Biden says federal unemployment supplement didn't cause poor jobs report

The US added just 266,000 new jobs last month — far below estimates of around 1 million as the economy rebounds from the pandemic. Joe Biden said the figures show...

Couple kept boys locked in cellar they called 'the hole' for days at a time: cops

A cruel Pennsylvania couple kept their three young sons locked in an empty coal cellar called “the hole” for days at a time, police said. Richard Hayes, 37, of Mount...

Australian zoo welcomes rare echidna puggle

The Taronga Zoo in Sydney introduced a rare short-beaked echidna puggle, born to mum Gunyi at its breeding facility.

Instagram stars share jewelry shopping advice

Gem experts talk top trends while featuring celebrity clients like Selena Gomez, Margot Robbie, Jane Fonda and more as their muses.

Most Americans support vaccine passports for flying but not work: poll

Most Americans support vaccine passports for flying and big events, such as concerts or sporting events — but not for heading back to work or indoor dining, according to a...

‘Mukbang' binge-eating kink videos are now illegal in China

China has made the decision to outlaw overt gluttony, which also targets Chinese mukbangers who gorge on camera to the enjoyment of millions of culinary kink fans.

Indonesia’s Sinabung spews column of volcanic ash into sky

MEDAN, Indonesia — Indonesia’s rumbling Mount Sinabung erupted Friday, spewing a thick column of volcanic ash 1.7 miles into the sky. Villages near the volcano in North Sumatra province have...

What newest Knick's contract means for team

The Knicks have already made a solid investment in newly signed Spanish League combo guard Luca Vildoza even if he never plays a minute for the Knicks.

'Heart of gold': Girl, 11, dies trying to save puppies from Florida fire

Rilee Beisler, a sixth-grader at McIntosh Middle School, died Wednesday during the blaze at two homes on Iowa Street, part of the Sun N Fun RV Resort in Sarasota, Florida.

Police in Brazil draw international ire as 25 killed in Rio drug gun battle

At least 25 people were killed in a shootout between suspected drug traffickers and police in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, one of the state's deadliest police raids, police said....

Warriors star tests positive for COVID despite being vaccinated

Warriors forward Damion Lee tested positive for COVID-19 nearly two months after being fully vaccinated, he confirmed.

De Blasio won't say if NYC will offer virtual learning next school year

Mayor Bill de Blasio hedged Friday when asked if the Big Apple's public schools will continue to offer virtual learning options next school year.

Virgin Hyperloop shows off the future: mass transport in floating magnetic pods

In the desert just north of Las Vegas, a long white metal tube sits at the base of the mountains, promising to one day revolutionize travel. That is where Virgin...

Hollywood hiring 'rage coaches' to combat bully-boss problem

Tinseltown has been plagued by allegations of tyrannical leadership. This alarming trend runs counter to other job sectors, where workplace culture seems to be improving.

Ex-Olympic boxer indicted in killing of lover who was tossed off bridge, shot

Félix Verdejo, is accused carrying out the brutal and calculated murder of 27-year-old Keishla Rodríguez, according to a complaint filed by the FBI in the US territory.

The Royals are the latest victims of the worst ump in baseball

For two straight nights, the Royals and Indians have felt the presence of MLB's worst umpire.

Health care exec charged for huge Grand Canyon hike that flouted COVID rules

Joseph Don Mount was charged with five misdemeanors for lying to National Park Service officials.

East Coast could catch glimpse of NASA rocket launch

The NASA suborbital sounding rocket is scheduled for liftoff no earlier than 8:02 p.m., with a 40-minute launch window, according to the space agency.

Lindsey Graham says GOP can't 'move forward' without Trump

Trump's involvement in the GOP is coming to a head as Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) appears poised to oust House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) in leadership.

WHO panel OKs emergency use of China’s Sinopharm vaccine

The authorization could potentially pave the the way for millions of doses to reach needy countries.

Lakers continue to get crushed by bad injury luck

The Lakers continue to get bit by the injury bug as the regular season winds down.

VP Harris 'meets' with Mexican president on virtual call ahead of migration crisis trip

Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday met virtually with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador ahead of her long-anticipated trip to Latin America as President Biden's migration czar.

Elon Musk warns people to 'invest with caution!' ahead of 'SNL' debut

The rare investment warning from Elon Musk comes as the price of Dogecoin — a cryptocurrency represented by a Shiba Inu meme — has soared to about 60 cents per...

Former Yankees phenom gets another chance with Gio Urshela in limbo

The are Yankees working through injuries and slumps and it could mean that it's Miguel Andujar's time to re-emerge from Triple-A.

Trump calls Stormy Daniels claims a 'chapter of Fake News' as FEC drops case

Former President Donald Trump on Friday praised the Federal Election Commission for dropping a complaint alleging that he broke the law with a hush payment to porn star Stormy Daniels.

Anthony Johnson back on MMA title hunt after 'fat and happy' retirement

Four years ago, Anthony Johnson walked away from fighting. And for a while, he was perfectly content.

Idaho cop reportedly lands book deal after mocking LeBron James

Nate Silvester, of the Marshal's Office in Bellevue, told KTVB that he was reinstated as of Thursday, adding that he has signed a book deal with Di Angelo Publications.

Doctors in Nepal warn of major crisis as COVID-19 cases surge

On Thursday, Nepal reported 9,070 new cases — compared to 298 a month ago.

This interior designer is transforming sad pads for single dads

This divorced dad learned how to make his place pop! He did it with the help of Stacey Herman, founder of Stripe Street Studio.

Spanx bike shorts discounted 50% off for flash sale

If there's a sale on bike shorts, you bet your backside we're on top of it. Spanx is here to save summer, offering an unheard-of 50% off sale on every...

Aaron Rodgers was offered enormous contract – and he turned it down

Not even a colossal paycheck could repair Aaron Rodgers’ relationship with the Packers.

Biden's migrant plan has cost taxpayers at least $3B, records show

The federal government has given out billions of dollars in contracts just to house unaccompanied immigrant children.

Take 20% off entire purchase during Anthropologie’s 'Anthro Day' sale

The May 7-9 sale includes 20% off your entire purchase for AnthroPerks members on categories including clothing, beauty and home items.

Teacher who disarmed sixth-grade gungirl speaks out after school shooting

The heroic teacher who disarmed a sixth-grade girl who opened fire at an Idaho middle school thanked the community for its support after the shocking incident.

Nebraska sex offender charged in 1983 slaying of Iranian exchange student

The case had been unsolved since the murder happened in 1983.

4 killed, 7 wounded in latest NYC shootings

Four people were killed and seven others wounded in nine shootings from late Thursday afternoon through early Friday across New York City, according to police.

Chauvin, 3 ex-cops indicted for violating George Floyd's civil rights

Derek Chauvin and three other former Minneapolis police officers were indicted by a federal grand jury Friday on charges that they violated George Floyd’s civil rights.

Look out! When debris from huge Chinese rocket will crash into Earth

Experts have said that debris from China's Long March 5B rocket could fall anywhere from as far north as New York to as far south as New Zealand.

Poland, Hungary push against 'gender equality' at EU social summit

Poland and Hungary opposed mentioning “gender equality” in a draft declaration meant to advance social cohesion throughout the European Union.

NYPD shooting victim's parents — still married — endorse rival mayoral candidates

Valerie Bell, the mother of Sean Bell an unarmed black man who was shot to death by police in 2006, endorsed Ray McGuire for mayor, after Bell's father backed Eric...

Jake Paul steals Floyd Mayweather's hat, wild brawl ensues

One month before Logan Paul and Floyd Mayweather's pay-per-view fight event at Hard Rock Stadium in Florida, Mayweather got physical at a press event on Thursday.

In major move, South Africa to end captive lion industry

The policy, which still needs to be made into law, would effectively end the world’s legal lion bone trade.

Live healthier with Openfit Fitness’s subscription for under $200

A 3-year on-demand fitness subscription will help you stay active and get into shape this summer for a happier, healthier you.

Get three years of PlayStation Plus for over half off

As a gamer, adding a subscription to an online gaming service has the power to supercharge your experience. Here's your guide to discounts on PlayStation's subscription service. 

MLB bettors can cash in on these one-sided pitching matchups

While most sports bettors and fans were glued to last Thursday’s broadcast of the NFL draft, I attended my first Major League Baseball game in nearly two years. It felt...

Alabama Legislature drops resistance, OKs medical marijuana

The House of Representatives voted 68-34 to pass the bill, which will allow people with a medical condition to purchase medical marijuana with the recommendation of a doctor.

16 trendy AAPI-owned brands to shop right now

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. And with the recent #StopAsianHate movement, there couldn't be a better time to show your support.

How is this guy so rich? Kim K. bestie's rise from Blimpie driver to Foodgod

“I helped Kim along the way — big time," he told The Post. Now, the businessman is ready for his mogul moment, despite haters who believe the Kardashians catapulted him...

Minor league team draws a whopping 13 walks in one wild inning

Now this was truly a wild inning. The Double-A Biloxi Shuckers scored 12 runs in the sixth inning on just one hit Thursday night — drawing a whopping 13 walks...

What is Twitter's new 'Tip Jar' and how does it work? 

Now you can send money to your favorite content creators on the platform, using services such as Venmo and PayPal.

Enemy at the Gates: Melinda was 'furious' after she, Bill met Epstein

Bill Gates and his wife visited Epstein's Upper East Side townhouse in September 2013, according to The Daily Beast, which citing sources who said Melinda was "furious" after the meeting.

Missouri House approves push to create 'Rush Limbaugh Day'

A proposal to honor late conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh with an official state designation is one step closer in Missouri, following the GOP-led House's approval.

Defense secretary says US has no plans to shoot down out-of-control Chinese rocket

In a veiled dig at Beijing, Lloyd Austin remarked that, "For those of us who operate in the space domain, there should be a requirement to operate in a safe...

How golf course creeps spy on Paige Spiranac

It appears "following" Paige Spiranac on social media isn't enough for some. During Tuesday's episode of her "Playing A Round" podcast, the 28-year-old influencer addressed recent headlines surrounding the top-ranked...

US added just 266,000 jobs in April, far below 1 million expected

In a massive disappointment to economists, the US added just 266,000 jobs in April and the unemployment rate rose slightly to 6.1 percent, the feds said Friday.

Was firing Chili Davis the right move?

I guess Diesel Donnie is going to have to try and save the Mets offense now. The team decided to fire hitting coach Chili Davis Monday, days after this phantom...

Pfizer seeks full FDA approval for its COVID vaccine

The companies are the first COVID vaccine makers in the nation to apply for full approval, which would allow Pfizer to market the vaccine directly to consumers.

'Pistol-packing cheer mom' charged in granny murder-for-hire plot

Leigh Ann Bauman allegedly tried to hire a hitman to kill her ex-husband’s mother and make it “look like an accident," according to reports.

Golf fail! Clubface flies off, hits neighbor's car

Let's hope his neighbor likes golf. Idaho man Adam Smith was recording his golf swing in his garage to show his instructor — when the clubface "shot off like a...

Republican running for Va. gov under fire as it emerges he 'worked for the opposition'

One of the front-runners for the Republican nomination for Virginia governor is facing last-minute attacks as documents have surfaced indicating he worked for Democrats on multiple occasions. Digital marketing pioneer...

Man fatally shot in Brooklyn apartment building

A 33-year-old man was fatally shot inside a Brooklyn apartment building on Thursday night, police said. The victim was shot in his torso inside the building on East 94th Street...

Former Met twirls his first shutout in seven years

PHILADELPHIA — Zack Wheeler was one out away from his first shutout in seven years when Phillies manager Joe Girardi made a trip to the mound for a quick question....

Struggling Nets: Time to 'get ourselves right'

When the Nets set out on an 11-day, five-game swing, they likely didn’t set hard and fast benchmarks of success and failure. But at 0-4 going into Saturday’s last portion...

Man who spray-painted 100 penises on road threatened with legal action

A New Zealand activist, who specializes in drawing large penises around the streets of Auckland, has finally been threatened with legal action. Geoff Upson, who calls himself a road safety...

Biden omits the word 'God' from national prayer declaration

President Biden left the word "God" out of his proclamation of the annual National Day of Prayer on Thursday.

Bernie Sanders is not in favor of requiring students to get vaccinated

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has remarked that students who are returning to school in the fall should not be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

One injured in massive Long Island house fire

The blaze broke out in an East Meadow house on 7th Street at about 8:30 p.m., according to police.

Dead zone: Hundreds of COVID bodies remain in trucks on NYC waterfront

Nearly 750 bodies of COVID-19 victims are still in the refrigerated morgues along the waterfront in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, that were set up in April 2020 as COVID-19 ravaged New...