September 28, 2021

Yankees set to get another key pitcher back

The Yankees are expecting to add right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga to the bullpen Wednesday.

Utah man douses woman with gas, then tries to torch her with flare

Marc Davis chased the victim down a street in Clinton, Utah with the flare in one hand and red cooler full of drugs and drug paraphernalia in the other, according...

South Carolina man drowns in freak lawnmower accident

An elderly South Carolina man apparently drowned to death in a freak lawnmower accident on Monday, police said.

Aaron Judge puts on another show despite banged-up pinky

Aaron Judge was back in the Yankees’ starting lineup Tuesday after suffering a dislocated left pinky in Sunday’s win over the Red Sox in Boston.

Rangers star sharp as line shines in preseason win

Rangers forward Artemi Panarin seemed as sharp as he would normally be in November or December.

Yankees bash Blue Jays to strengthen hold on top wild-card spot

The Yankees are making their tough schedule down the stretch look like a cakewalk.

No more chores: Amazon introduces household robot

Amazon is rolling out technology to rival "The Jetsons." with Astro, a three-wheeled droid that can run household chores, the e-commerce giant said in its fall product reveal Tuesday.

Rangers defenseman looking for more than an encore

After a debut season in which he earned all-rookie honors, Rangers defenseman K’Andre Miller is looking for more than an encore.

Trump rages against Afghan pullout during bombshell Senate hearing

Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday that last month's US withdrawal from Afghanistan was "developed by a child’s mind" as two of America's top military officers and the secretary of...

Manhattan DA suspends some bail amid Rikers chaos, acknowledges it could result in more 'low level' crimes

The Manhattan District Attorney directed staff not to ask for bail in many nonviolent cases – while acknowledging the policy could result in additional “low level” crimes.

Two shot outside Upper West Side housing complex

A man and a woman were shot outside a public housing complex on the Upper West Side on Tuesday night, police said.

Knicks center ready to fill temporary void

Veteran big men Nerlens Noel and Taj Gibson were retained in the offseason and again will provide cover until Robinson can ramp up his activity.

Bill Cosby says R. Kelly 'was screwed' at sex-trafficking trial

Cosby believes the pervy singer “was screwed” and that “he wasn’t going to catch a break,” during the month-long trial, according to his spokesman, Andrew Wyatt.

Tragic cost of Biden’s lies: Prez went it alone and US heroes died

Tuesday’s Senate testimony tearing into President Joe Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal shows how easily the commander-in-chief could have prevented senseless deaths, Michael Goodwin writes.

How Nets feel about chances of getting Irving, Harden extensions done

Nets general manager Sean Marks has expressed confidence James Harden and Kyrie Irving would both have signed extensions by the start of training camp, but though the team opened camp...

Video shows moment Brooklyn teen was killed by his friend during shootout

Disturbing security footage obtained by The Post shows the moment a 16-year-old boy was accidentally shot in the head and killed by his friend during a gunfight in Brooklyn Tuesday...

Dems secret boo$t for left: Billions hidden in $3.5 trillion bill to tilt election scale

The Democrats’ $3.5 trillion social-engineering bill pushed by President Biden and Nancy Pelosi is called Build Back Better. It should be called Building a Political Scam.

Biden scraps Chicago trip as talks on spending, infrastructure heat up

Biden called off a scheduled trip to Chicago as Democratic divisions over the fate of two massive bills threatened to torpedo the president's domestic agenda.

Examining Yankees' murky 2022 first-base situation

It’s clear the Yankees are riding with Anthony Rizzo at first base down the stretch, with Luke Voit benched again with a left-hander on the mound on Tuesday.

Manhattan West is finally fully open for business — Here's what's inside

The latest and greatest slice of the city, Manhattan West, is officially open for business with a private kick-off party happening tonight. “Manhattan West, a project decades in the making,...

Man granted parole 40 years after robbing taco shop with water gun

Rolf Kaestel was slapped with a life sentence in 1981 after he stole $264 from Senor Bob’s Taco Hut during stickup in which no one was hurt. His release date...

Inside look at the Giants' changing of the guards

If Hollywood ever wants to release a football-centric sequel to “Serendipity,” Ben Bredeson and Kevin Zeitler are ready for starring roles. Consider this timeline: In January, Zeitler, a Giants guard,...

Battle over Park Slope school mural turns into street graffiti war

The ongoing battle over the trashing of a Park Slope school mural championing progressive causes has devolved into a ground war.

Dems look for path forward on debt ceiling, weigh lone wolf approach

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said that Democrats are putting raising the debt ceiling using the reconciliation process “on the table” as Republicans hold strong in their assertion that...

Noah Syndergaard receives standing ovation in long-awaited return

Noah Syndergaard received a standing ovation as he jogged to the mound Tuesday night and yet another as he departed minutes later.

They get jiggy with it: Inside the kinky marriage of Will and Jada Smith

Just when you thought you’d heard the most annoying thing about their "relational perfection" — yeah, that's what they call it now — they go and outdo themselves.

Yankees pitcher forced out of game in return from injury

Jameson Taillon’s return didn’t last long.

NYPD lieutenant who works in Equity and Inclusion department suspended after sexual misconduct claims

An NYPD lieutenant tasked with making the department more equitable and inclusive has been suspended amid sexual misconduct allegations against a female officer.

Judith Ivey climbing back on stage in off-Broadway production

Broadway’s “Morning’s at Seven,” which opened 1939, is now reopening in off-B’way’s Theatre at St. Clement’s.

Brian Laundrie's parents' home inundated with flowers for Gabby Petito

Chris and Roberta Laundrie, whose fugitive son Brian Laundrie is sought for questioning in Gabby Petito's death, have been getting flower deliveries for days to honor Petito.

Biden Democrats have declared war on American small biz

Thousands of America’s small businesses are teetering on the edge of permanent closure, and Democrats in Washington are about to give them one final shove. The result will be the...

Jake Gyllenhaal was almost cast in Ben Stiller's 'Zoolander'

It's been 20 years, and Hansel is still "so hot right now."

SUNY enrollment shrinks again amid lingering pandemic

Student enrollment at the State University of New York's 64 colleges took another dip amid the lingering coronavirus pandemic.

Kyrie Irving shows up to training camp with status in flux

The Nets opened training camp Tuesday, and Kyrie Irving was present and practicing.

Suspect in Florida teen disappearance seen carrying blanket, gloves and bag: report

The dead maintenance man suspected in the disappearance of Florida teen Miya Marcano was apparently caught on camera carrying gloves, a blanket and a bag the day she went missing.

Eric Adams represents a far better future for Dems than AOC, Squad

Without question, this mode of governance should be the one the Democratic party adopts. And it is now with the rise of Eric Adams, New York's likely next mayor.

Why Knicks likely won't be as good defensively this season

Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau only can hope the 2021-22 Knicks will be as nasty a defensive team as last season’s history-making unit.

Bernie Sanders calls on AOC crew to hold $1.2T infrastructure bill hostage

Sen. Bernie Sanders is urging progressives in the House to withhold their votes on the Senate-passed $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill until a sweeping $3.5 trillion social spending bill is passed.

NY hospitals boot hordes of anti-vax workers who defied mandate

Hospitals in New York state suspended or fired many workers Tuesday after they refused to comply with the state's new mandate for health care employees to be vaccinated for coronavirus.

Bond voyage! Fans will be shaken and stirred forever by 'No Time To Die'

James Bond movies are so formulaic you can usually mouth along to the script, so it’s nice to know that after six decades, they can still throw in a few...

Garland should extend funding for special counsel John Durham’s Russiagate probe

Attorney General Merrick Garland has a clear duty to renew funding for special counsel John Durham’s investigation into the origins of the Russiagate “scandal” when the current authorization expires at...

'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' is the best show on television. Yes, really.

From it’s endless magnitude of dramas, fraud scams and family ordeals, “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” is the best thing on television right now, Maureen Callahan writes.

The fake 'your hood' PC outrage might finally tip the scale against cancel culture

Businesses should know that there are consequences to meting out unjust consequences to their employees, too. If that starts, this incident will have moved us a way forward in ending...

Sen. Tillis recounts suicide of ex-Marine over Afghan interpreter left behind

Sen. Thom Tillis recounted the story of a former Marine who took his own life after an Afghan interpreter was left behind following the evacuation of the nation.

Zac Brown Band cancels shows after lead singer tests positive for COVID-19

"I have made the very difficult decision to pause Zac Brown Band’s 'The Comeback Tour.' Despite taking precautions, I’ve tested positive for COVID-19."

Mets finally snap slide

With Stroman in command, the Mets snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Marlins in Game 1 of a doubleheader.

Liar in chief: Military brass urged Biden to keep US troops in Afghanistan

Directly contradicting President Joe Biden, top military officials testified Tuesday that they advised him against pulling all US troops from Afghanistan.

First photos of John Hinckley Jr. emerge after deal for 'unconditional' release in Reagan assassination bid

Failed presidential assassin John Hinckley Jr. celebrated his impending freedom from court-ordered medication and therapy sessions in a low-key fashion on Tuesday.

Aaliyah's uncle says karma finally caught up to R. Kelly

Karma is finally catching up to R. Kelly, the uncle of late singer Aaliyah told The Post -- one day after the pervy crooner was convicted of sexually abusing women...

Rare, 1,000-pound sculpture by 'Astor Place cube' artist sells at auction

A work called "Lovers" by Tony Rosenthal — the artist behind the famous Astor Place cube called "The Alamo" — has sold at auction for $62,500 to a New York...

Company that employed Andrew Cuomo daughter in line for major state contract

A consulting company that employed one of Andrew Cuomo's daughters is in the running for a contract to help overhaul the state's Health Department.

Herbalife evangelist lists $8.5 million Malibu mansion

This Malibu mansion was the picture of success for potential Herbalife recruits.

Letters to the Editor — Sept. 29, 2021

The Issue: Miranda Devine’s column on the Biden administration’s claim that the southern border is closed. This is getting old (“WH lies a matter of life & death,” Miranda Devine,...

Knicks coach loves this big NBA rule change

The NBA took measures to reduce the amount of fouls called this season, and defensive-minded Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau “thinks it’s a really good change.”

Devils' starting goalie could miss games due to not being vaccinated

Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood admitted Tuesday he has yet to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

Teen accidentally shot in the head by friend in Brooklyn gunfight

A 16-year-old boy was killed in Brooklyn Tuesday when he was accidentally shot in the head by his pal -- who was allegedly aiming at another gunman, police said.

Lawyer confirms Brian Laundrie was at Florida campground with parents

Brian Laundrie went on a camping trip in Florida with his parents following Gabby Petito's disappearance, lawyer Steven Bertolino confirmed on Tuesday.

Obamas break ground on presidential library following years of delays

Barack and Michelle Obama dug shovels into the ground along Lake Michigan in the city's South Side, where the Democrat began his political career.

Melissa Joan Hart celebrates 25th anniversary of 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch'

The sitcom premiered in the fall of 1996 as part of ABC's TGIF lineup and over 17 million viewers tuned in to watch the series debut.

Match to sidestep Apple and Google Pay with imminent updates to Korean apps

Apple and Google are about to face their first major test under a law targeting their controversial app-store fees -- and the result could be a battle in South Korea...

The hard-to-swallow Zach Wilson reality

How about we give Zach Wilson more than a three-game honeymoon?

Man who killed Florida deputy caught, sheriff laments not shooting him

Patrick McDowell was nabbed Tuesday at a Callahan sports field concession stand, Sheriff Bill Leeper said.

Sorry, Joe: Turning US into European-style welfare state won't cost 'zero dollars'

President Joe Biden is prone to blatant whoppers, but his claims that turning America into a European-style welfare state via the biggest expansion of federal government in decades will cost...

Former Merrill Lynch CEO Dave Komansky dead at 82

There was a time when it didn’t matter what school you went to or whether you had a fancy MBA. If you were smart and hungry, you could have a...

White House 'split' on whether military advisers told Biden to keep troops in Afghanistan in stunning reversal

After the nation's top military advisers told a Senate panel that they advised President Biden to maintain a 2,500 troop level in Afghanistan, White House press secretary Jen Psaki seemed...

Young Ranger's position in peril three years after huge trade

As a player who would be required to clear waivers in order to be assigned to the AHL Wolf Pack, Libor Hajek’s place in the organization would appear tenuous.

John Kerry's China subversion and other commentary

Diplomacy desk: Kerry’s China Subversion Republicans accuse John Kerry of “lobbying against anti-slave-labor legislation in Washington to secure diplomatic breathing room before his climate talks in Beijing,” reports RealClearPolitics’ Philip...

Thai volunteer takes to skies to drop supplies to flood victims

A paramotoring enthusiast in northern Thailand has taken to the skies to help deliver urgently need supplies to people cut off by floods.

Wisconsin Assembly to vote on $100 million for mental health

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Assembly is scheduled to vote on a Republican-authored bill that would require Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to spend $100 million in COVID-19 relief funding on...

Cop causes freak sprinkler mishap at Brooklyn precinct

The NYPD's 72nd Precinct turned into a flood zone Monday -- thanks to a key-slinging cop who accidentally triggered the sprinkler system with an errant throw, officials said.

COVID-infected teacher forces nearly half of Upper West Side school to go remote

Scores of students in more at PS 87 on the Upper West Side have been forced into remote learning after they were potentially exposed to a COVID-19-positive teacher.

He's mobbed pup: How a LI guy became the go-to dog trainer for mob bosses

Carlo Gambino, Henry Hill and more New York mobsters once called on pet expert Warren Eckstein to help them train their powerful pooches.

ESPN star airs frustration with network's 'sick' COVID vaccine mandate

ESPN on-air personality Sage Steele has raised eyebrows with comments she made about her employer.

Dachshunds pulling baby in a chariot is 'Ben-Hur'-larious

And they're off! Watch a pair of dachshunds take an 8-month-old tot named Huckleberry for a chariot ride in a backyard in New South Wales, Australia. The miniature doggy wagon...

Miami Beach penthouse with largest crypto sale ever lists for $28M

Considered America’s largest-known cryptocurrency real estate deal, the home has hit the market again for a whopping $28 million, The Post has learned.

WHO finds Ebola health workers sexually abused women and girls

Aide workers fighting Congo’s Ebola outbreak were accused of raping women as young as 13, forcing abortions and demanding sex in exchange for jobs, a World Health Organization report said.

Marking his territory: Dog the Bounty Hunter setting up Florida base for Brian Laundrie search

The reality TV star, whose real name is Duane Chapman, will open a home base in Central Florida Wednesday to help sniff out fugitive Brian Laundrie, who is sought for...

Meet the 'lucky charm' behind the Yankees' late-season surge

As the Yankees made their recent run to the top of the AL wild-card standings entering Tuesday's series-opener in Toronto, they added a new member to their clubhouse.

Eminem opens Detroit restaurant — and the name is exactly what you'd expect

"His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy/There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti," Eminem raps in the song "Lose Yourself."

Child dies from brain-eating amoeba after playing at splash pad

A boy died from a brain-eating amoeba he picked up while playing at a Texas splash pad, authorities said. Health officials determined the unidentified child "likely" contracted Naegleria fowleri during...

Two dead from taking ivermectin in New Mexico

David Scrase, the acting head of the state health department, said the two patients were infected with the virus and attempted to treat it themselves with the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin.

Unit high in world's tallest condo sells for $28.5M — a $10M discount

A 93rd-floor unit in the world's tallest condo tower has sold for $28.58 million — more than a quarter off the initial asking price of $38.75 million.

Man confesses to killings after dismembered bodies found in burning dumpster

Jason Alan Thornburg admitted his involvement in the deaths of the three people found in the burning dumpster in Fort Worth, police said at a news conference.

Mets aren't taking any chances with Jacob deGrom

Manager Luis Rojas saying that there's "no point" in letting deGrom pitch over the final week of the season.

Yellen says US may exhaust cash by Oct. 18 without debt ceiling hike

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told lawmakers on Tuesday the government could run out of cash by Oct. 18 unless Congress acts to lift the federal debt limit in advance...

Ben Simmons is done playing with Joel Embiid as 76ers standoff gets uglier

After seeing the organization's remarks, Simmons believes "it's total bulls--t,” according to a new report.

Bet on Cardinals' win streak to end today

St. Louis has won 16 straight games and swept Milwaukee last week, so NL Central leader will have revenge on its mind.

Judge blocks Arizona laws banning school, city mask mandates

At least 29 public school districts had defied the laws and enacted their own mask requirements.

Waste firm facing cap on trash hauling employed councilman's son

The waste hauler set to benefit from a proposed exemption to stringent caps on trash hauling employed the son of the lawmaker who led the fight to create the loophole.

LeBron James got vaccinated — but won't advocate for it

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James confirmed on Thursday that he’s received the COVID-19 vaccine.

Jamie Dimon says US default would be 'potentially catastrophic'

JPMorgan Chase has begun preparing for the possibility of the US hitting its debt limit, Chief Executive Jamie Dimon told Reuters on Tuesday, adding he nevertheless expected policymakers to find...

Fauci says data will be available soon on mix-and-match COVID booster shots

Dr. Anthony Fauci said that data should show in the next few weeks whether it's safe for those who received a COVID-19 vaccine to get a different brand for their...

Japan to lift all coronavirus emergency steps nationwide

Japan’s government announced Tuesday that the coronavirus state of emergency will end this week to help rejuvenate the economy as infections slow.

Turtle strolling across airport runway halts five flights in Japan

The disturbance turned out to be a welcomed one, the airline said in a statement.

Tesla seeks exception to COVID rules to host 9,000 people at German 'Giga-Fest'

Tesla, well-versed in German bureaucracy as it tries to build a huge factory near Berlin, is seeking a waiver from COVID-19 rules on mass gatherings to host up to 9,000...

Sliwa wants TWU to help in his fight against 'barbaric' horse carriage industry

Curtis Sliwa announced that he will attempt to enlist members of the Transport Workers Union in his push to convert horse carriages to electric-powered ones.

Lousy Giants, Jets risk driving away another generation of NFL fans

The Jets and Giants of recent vintage seem intent on replaying the ‘70s, the two of them piling lost year upon lost year, plummeting to the depths of the NFL...

The real star of ESPN's Manning-cast is clear

He has a Charles Barkley-like quality of saying what everyone is thinking and being natural, acting the same way on TV as he would just hanging out.

Britney Spears' dad says proposed conservator not qualified enough

Britney Spears’ father Jamie is arguing that the man she’s picked to be his replacement as her conservator lacks the experience to manage her $60 million fortune, according to court...

Netflix's new 'Britney vs Spears' doc: the wildest revelations

The #FreeBritney plot thickens: Paperwork for Britney’s conservatorship checks off “orders related to dementia placement." This is highly unusual for cases involving young people, as experts note on-screen. 

Netflix says new Korean series 'Squid Game' could be 'our biggest show ever'

The show currently has a 100% Rotten Tomatoes critic score and an 87% audience score.

Milley says he was 'certain' Trump didn't plan to attack China

​The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Tuesday defended calling his Chinese counterpart in the last weeks of the Trump administration as part of his responsibilities.

Gabby Petito's remains are still in Wyoming: family

Gabby Petito's family said said Tuesday that the decision to leave the slain Long Island woman's body at a Wyoming morgue was "very tough" but vital as an FBI investigation...

Citadel Securities denies requesting 'meme stock' trading restrictions

Citadel Securities did not ask Robinhood or any other firm to restrict or limit trading on GameStop and other so-called "meme stocks" at the height of the retail-driven trading frenzy...

US warned Taliban to stay out of Kabul or be attacked — they didn't: report

Gen. Frank McKenzie showed Taliban leader Abdul Ghani Baradar during a meeting in Qatar a map of Kabul with a circle drawn around it and said that area was a...

Who to bet in his battle of NL Central also-rans

The Cubs, losers of six straight, will start Alec Mills, who has given up 10 runs in his past 8 ²/₃ innings.

What it's really like to go on a zero-gravity flight like Jeff Bezos

For $7,500, wannabe astronauts experience about eight minutes of weightlessness, and the otherworldly chance to somersault and catch Skittles mid-air.

Taiwan lawmakers brawl during policy speech

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s legislature on Tuesday descended into a rowdy brawl after opposition lawmakers interrupted an important policy address and rushed the podium. Opposition lawmakers pushed their way to...

Sen. Warren vows to oppose Fed Chair Powell's renomination

Sen. Elizabeth Warren vowed to oppose the renomination of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, accusing him of being a "dangerous man" who has made the US banking system less safe.

Homeless sex offender busted in attempted rape on NYC train: cops

Sinke Zewge was arrested eight weeks after he allegedly approached the 40-year-old victim on a northbound C train, pulling into the last stop at 168th Street in Washington Heights Aug....

'I don’t need to be reminded of something I already know': De Blasio on Rikers visit

De Blasio sniffed that many journalists can't understand his actions because they simply aren’t as knowledgeable about the “issues” at the jail as he is.

ESPN's Manning-cast is taking a break

ESPN's alternate "Monday Night Football" telecast featuring Peyton and Eli Manning is taking a break.

Dog earns Guinness World Record for longest ears

This dog can definitely hear it when people say he’s a good boy. Sometimes, all it takes to set a Guinness World Record is to have a unique feature. For example, a...

Noah Syndergaard finally making Mets return

The Mets reinstated the right-hander from the injured list on Tuesday, announcing him as the starter for Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Marlins at Citi Field.

'We lived in constant terror': Family believes they have the most albino members

The Guinness World Records have yet to confirm, but this British clan is fairly certain they have more albino members than any other living family.

Woman has 'heavenly orgasms' in threesomes with husband — and God

"There is nothing more fulfilling or satisfying than when you experience God’s love for you while pleasuring your partner," the OnlyFans star said.

Little fluffy clouds may help save Australia's Great Barrier Reef

Researchers working on the so-called Cloud Brightening project said they use a turbine to spray microscopic sea particles to thicken existing clouds and reduce sunlight on the world's largest coral...

Country singer Alan Jackson reveals 'no cure' neurological disease

Although not fatal, the disease is having lasting effects on the country singer and his ability to perform.

MTA facing fiscal peril if infrastructure bill does not pass: DiNapoli

The MTA faces dire fiscal straits when COVID-19 emergency funding dries up, and may be forced to scale back needed repairs if Congress fails to pass the $1.2 trillion bipartisan...

ACLU apologizes for changing RBG quote to delete 'woman' and 'she'

The ACLU had used one of Ginsburg’s quotes in a Sept. 18 tweet to pay tribute to her — but they were immediately slammed for replacing her use of the...

'Blah, blah, blah': Greta Thunberg mocks Biden's 'Build Back Better' plan

Greta Thunberg accused world governments of "shamelessly congratulating themselves" for insufficient pledges to cut emissions and promises of financing.

Activision Blizzard agrees to pay $18M to settle sex-harass lawsuit

Video game giant Activision Blizzard has agreed to pay $18 million to settle a sexual-harassment lawsuit brought by the US government.

Celine Dion says 'official' documentary will be 'very personal'

It's all coming back to her now.

What Chicken McNuggets look like under a microscope

See what a hot dog, McDonald's world-famous Chicken McNuggets, Lifesavers Gummies candy and more snack foods look like under a microscope in this squirm-worthy montage. UC Davis microbiology student Justice...

Student lands in psychiatric hospital after tossing egg at Emmanuel Macron

A 19-year-old student was admitted to a psychiatric hospital after he tossed an egg at French President Emmanuel Macron, prosecutors said Tuesday.

The Tom Brady phone call that changed everything: 'Love of my life'

Tom Brady and wife Gisele Bundchen's first meeting happened after a blind phone call set up by his friend.

Man hosts real-life 'Sex Education' podcast with an expert: his mom

This mom and son's show is like a mirror to the raunchy Netflix series starring Gillian Anderson and Asa Butterfield.

Shea criticizes early release plans for Rikers inmates

The top cop made the comments on NY1 Tuesday morning, a day after Mayor Bill de Blasio said the inmates would be set free in an early release program.

California college student sexually assaulted, boys jump from window and rush to help

The incident reportedly unfolded on Chapman’s campus in Orange as the 18-year-old freshman was FaceTiming her boyfriend at a picnic table outside her dorm on Friday.

Gunman swipes pricey necklace, Buddha pendant in Williamsburg: cops

A gunman fired off a round before swiping a necklace and Buddha pendant — worth $50,000 in total — from a man on a street in South Williamsburg.

Mom was jumping on Petco Park bench before fatal fall with son, witness says

The mom who fell to her death along with her 2-year-old son at Petco Park may have accidentally lost her balance while fooling around with the tot on a picnic...

'F--k this guy': John McEnroe slams controversial tennis star in tense moment

Alexander Zverev told Team World captain McEnroe that his squad wouldn’t win another point in the event. The tennis legend did not take it well.

The reason why some unvaxxed NYPD cops are being threatened with demotion

At least 10 officers and detectives across the IAB unit were told by Deputy Commissioner Joseph Reznick that they would be kicked back to a precinct if they didn't get...

Amazon to defend firing of employees who criticized working conditions

Amazon will face US labor regulators in a Tuesday hearing over its decision last year to fire two employees who criticized the e-tailing giant's labor and climate policies.

Drowning girl statue causes a stir in Bilbao

The goal is for people to be aware that "their actions can sink us or keep us afloat", the artist told Spanish news website Nius.

Taking advantage of early lines is how NFL bettors can score in Week 4

The life of a point spread starts long before the week of the game.

Connecticut teen fatally shot at memorial for friend killed last month

Waldemar Santiago, 16, was shot multiple times at about 1:10 a.m. Monday on Martin Street, where investigators believe he was targeted by someone in a car.

Gunman in Capital Gazette massacre gets 5 life terms without parole

A judge in Anne Arundel County imposed the sentence for Jarrod Ramos, who in July was found criminally responsible for gunning down five workers at the Capital Gazette.

Met returns with first work by a Black composer in its history

After a historic gap of 566 days, the country’s largest performing-arts organization had resumed staged presentations in the start of the season scheduled to run until June 11.

Who exactly is Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban's shadowy supreme leader?

Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada — he is now the most influential person in Afghanistan — and yet he remains a recluse, relegated to the shadows.

Nick Cannon's latest, epic Kevin Hart prank is 'evil genius'

In a wild flight of fancy, Cannon apparently broke into Hart's airplane hangar and wrapped his private jet in a huge mural of Cannon's face to promote his new, self-titled...

Prince Andrew has October deadline to respond to Epstein accuser suit

According to the order, Andrew will have until October 29, 2021 to serve a response to the complaint and an initial oral argument scheduled for October 13, 2021.

R. Kelly's ex-wife says her heart 'breaks' for their children

R. Kelly's ex-wife Drea Kelly said that her "heart breaks" for their children who have to live with shame after the singer was convicted of sex trafficking and racketeering.

Eagles QB wants to flush 'deuce' after stinker

Quarterback Jalen Hurts took responsibility for the Eagles’ loss to the Cowboys.

Siblings return to US following China lift on exit ban days after Huawei exec charges dropped

The sudden lift on their ban coincided with Canada’s release of Meng, a top Chinese tech executive who had been wanted in the U.S. on fraud charges.

With births and a beauty salon, Afghan 'guests' transform US base

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is one of eight locations in the United States hosting tens of thousands of Afghans who fled aboard US evacuation flights when the United States exited Afghanistan...

Disgraced ex-Gov. Cuomo spotted fishing with one friend that can't leave

Disgraced ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo showed what he's been doing while in hiding from his sex harassment scandal -- posting online photos of himself and his pet dog on a boat.

93-year-old Harley rider killed when his bike collided with a car

Leslie Cin was riding his Harley on Highway 29 in Glenwood, about 100 miles northwest of Minneapolis, on Sunday when he collided with a Ford Escape about 1:30 p.m.

Two NFL teams had LeBron James' 'mind racing' with contract offers

LeBron James says he was offered not one, but two NFL contracts during the 2011 NBA lockout.

Accused Atlanta spa shooter pleads not guilty to four murder charges

Robert Long's lawyer, who waived arraignment, entered not guilty pleas to all charges, including murder, aggravated assault and domestic terrorism.

‘The Big Delete:’ Inside Facebook’s crackdown in Germany

Facebook took what it called an unprecedented step: the removal of a series of accounts that worked together to spread COVID-19 misinformation and encourage violent responses to COVID restrictions.

Dolly Parton's new TikTok was a 'doctored' fake: 'Take a closer look'

Dolly Parton had already amassed over 700,000 followers and 5 million views for her TikTok debut on Sunday before it was revealed to be a phony.

Giants changing their plan for struggling top draft pick

In New York, the Tony Awards just finished but the Toney Era is just beginning.

Lava from Spanish island volcano quickens pace toward sea

For days, officials have been nervously awaiting the time when lava from the Sept. 19 eruption reaches the Atlantic Ocean, but the volcano has been erratic.

Russia investigates jailed Alexei Navalny over 'extremist group'

Russia says it is now investigating jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny and his allies for allegedly setting up an “extremist group.”

Australia pushes for data restrictions to break Google's ad 'dominance'

A report issued Tuesday by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission focuses on Google’s access to so-called “first party data.”

Fed Chair Powell warns Congress of high inflation as Dow plunges

Powell's remarks were part of mandated testimony he must deliver to Congress about the Fed's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic crisis.

Disgraced Lori Loughlin shows no shame with 'family' TV comeback

Loughlin, 57, will star in a spinoff of her saccharine-sweet telefilm series "When Calls the Heart" on something called GAC Family.

Ex-professor charged in 2017 murder was 'catfished,' framed by online flame, attorney says

A defense attorney claims Andrew Warren killed Wyndham Lathem’s boyfriend because the professor had cut off his relationship with him a day earlier.

NYPD union rips lefty Democrats for NYC crime wave

The Detectives' Endowment Association is out with a scathing new ad laying blame for the city's crime wave at the feet of liberal New York lawmakers.

'Near certainty' police gunfire killed girl, 8, at high school football game: DA

Police officers likely fired the gunshots that killed an 8-year-old girl and wounded three others at a Pennsylvania high school football game, investigators have found.

Oddsmakers disagree on high-stakes SEC showdown

Nick Saban and Lane Kiffin will butt heads Saturday in a high-stakes college football reunion in Tuscaloosa, where top-ranked Alabama is a double-digit favorite against Mississippi.

Tom Brady is trying to downplay his return to New England

This isn't a time to "reminisce," according to Tom Brady.

Viral TikTok superstar Dunkin Ducks earns $4,500 a month

The internet is “quacking” up over this duck. Meet Munchkin, an influencer pet in Milford, Pennsylvania, with 2.7 million followers on TikTok. The Chinese social media app has launched the...

Ford stock rises after unveiling $11.4B investment in new US EV plants

Shares of automaker Ford surged almost 4 percent in premarket trading after the announcing plans to invest $11.4 billion in four new US plants — one for electric trucks.

RNC reportedly sues two cities for allowing non-citizens to vote

Montpelier and Winooski changed their charters in May to allow non-citizens who are legal immigrants to vote in municipal elections.

Girlfriend, 'winner' Dak Prescott share kiss after Cowboys' big night

The Cowboys' star quarterback was greeted by Buffett on the sideline after a 41-21 win over Philadelphia on "Monday Night Football."

Prisoner back in custody after escape from Bellevue: authorities

Harry Maldonado, 55, was picked up around 4 a.m. Tuesday, about 24 hours after he bolted from the hospital on First Avenue near East 28th Street, according to police.

Salmonella outbreak from unknown source spreads to 29 states

There have been no deaths associated with the "fast-growing outbreak," according to the CDC.

'Dozens' of Massachusetts state troopers resign over vaccine mandate

Dozens of Massachusetts state troopers are resigning rather than be forced to get a COVID-19 vaccine, according to union officials.

Upgrade your home workouts with this marked-down fitness app + equipment set

The app can help you to achieve your exercise and health goals sooner, featuring live, trainer-led classes, on-demand workouts and a meal planner and nutrition tracker.

Brian Laundrie photo with Gabby Petito could be key in case

A smiling Brian Laundrie was captured in a photo with Gabby Petito at a Florida campsite that Dog the Bounty Hunter believes could hold the key to finding the dead...

This two-camera home surveillance kit is on sale for more than 30% off

With a quality video camera setup, you can ensure that you’re able to see if there are intruders on your property and gather evidence of wrongdoing — and even deter...

The 50 best New Balance clothing to shop in 2021: Hoodies, sports bras

If we learned anything from the past two years, it's that comfort is key. Even if you're not training for your next 5K or lifting dumbbells for an at-home workout...

Leading British medical journal ripped for calling women ‘bodies with vaginas’

Some incensed readers suggested that The Lancet has double standards — pointing to a Sept. 20 item about prostate cancer without a reference to “bodies with penises.”

Should kids go trick-or-treating amid COVID-19 pandemic?

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said the company is 'days' away from requesting COVID vaccine use in kids 5-11.

Majority of Americans 'not confident' Afghan refugees coming to US properly vetted: poll

The majority of Americans are "not confident" that the Biden administration is properly vetting the thousands of Afghan refugees being brought to the US.

Casetify launches new nostalgic phone cases with Urban Sophistication

Call me, beep me! If you understood that early 2000s Kim Possible reference, chances are you'll appreciate these nostalgic cases and phone accessories from Casetify.

I tried T3's new Airebrush Duo—Here's why it's better than salon blowouts

The interchangeable paddle brush and round brush attachments offer extreme customizability when you're ready to dry and experiment with your hair post-shower.

Pfizer submits COVID-19 vaccine data to FDA for young children

Pfizer has submitted initial trial data to the US Food and Drug Administration to clear its COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 5 to 11 on September 28, 2021.

Cops release video of suspects in grisly elevator execution of NYC man

Bassiana Lawrence, 27, was executed in the lift at 331 Beach 32 St. in Far Rockaway at about 4:30 p.m. Sunday, according to cops and sources.

Controversial receiver isn't even worth a fantasy football flier

In today’s misinformation age, sometimes you have to just revert to basic, ground-level common sense to make an elementary point. Forget any nuance. Don’t try to explain the complex inner...

Obama defends $500M 'Presidential Center' in Chicago amid local blowback

Former President Barack Obama defended the location of his $500M Presidential Center in Chicago, saying he’s "absolutely confident" it will benefit the community.

Gen. Mark Milley says Biden ignored request of keeping some troops in Afghanistan

President Biden's top military advisers testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday that they recommended the US maintain thousands of troops in Afghanistan to prevent the Taliban from overrunning the Afghan military...

Eli Manning's eventful 'MNF' included middle fingers, 'Shakira' hip thrusts

During the Manning brothers' broadcast of "Monday Night Football" between the Eagles and Cowboys, Eli Manning likely angered the FCC.

Can Ryan Reaves break the cycle of failed Rangers enforcers?

The Rangers and free-agent enforcers have a long, sad history together. Can Ryan Reaves change that?

‘Bridgerton’ tops Netflix’s list of most-watched shows ever

A record 82 million subscribers watched the show for at least two minutes in its first 28 days on the platform, Netflix said on September 27, 2021.

Black Google worker stopped by campus security after trespassing report

A black employee at Google said he was stopped by the company's campus security and escorted away after someone reported him the recent Harvard graduate as trespassing.

'He was a shark': Anthony Bourdain's loved ones reveal obsessions with exes, drugs, tanning

A new oral history delves into his junkie days, 'darkly vulnerable' relationships with women and strange obsession with tanning.

Marine who blasted Afghan withdrawal being held in military lockup

Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller, who was relieved of his command for chastising his bosses over the botched Afghan withdrawal, has landed in military lockup, his father said.

Vaccinated Michigan couple die of COVID-19 holding hands, minute apart

Grand Rapids residents Cal Dunham, 59, and his wife Linda, 66, began to feel sick during a family camping trip this month, Fox 17 reported.

YouTube star Mel Thompson, makeup influencer, dead at 35

Husband Puffin Thompson confirmed his "beautiful" wife's death on Monday via an emotional Instagram post.

The NBA circus isn't where it used to be

For a change, it was not the Knicks but the Nets who brought the drama to start the NBA season.

Brian Laundrie's mom called cops on Dog the Bounty Hunter, audio reveals

Dog the Bounty Hunter told The Post that he’s received hundreds of tips on his 833-TELLDOG hotline – many of which point to Laundrie being somewhere along the Appalachian trail.

What's the key to the Yankees' final games?

What will make or break the Yankees during this decisive stretch? Who will be the difference makers, for better or worse? Share your predictions, hopes and fears below.

‘Honey Boo Boo’ at 16: On drugs, fame and fat-shaming

Alana Thompson, now 16, told Teen Vogue in a profile how she’s changed since gaining international fame starring in TLC’s “Toddlers & Tiaras” in 2012.

Red-hot drone video shows La Palma volcano destruction

Spain's volcanic eruption on the island of La Palma is entering an explosive new phase. Drone footage from Sept. 25 shows the scale of devastation one week after the Cumbre...

Inside Matt Blake's meteoric rise to Yankees pitching coach

Matt Blake isn't the kind of guy the Yankees have usually hired to guide their pitching staff. That may be just what they needed.

NFL Power Rankings for Week 4: Chiefs take a tumble

Who would’ve guessed that kryptonite for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs would be the silly Super Bowl Loser’s Curse? Fourteen of the last 33 teams that lost a Super Bowl...

Remains of three bodies found burning in Texas dumpster fire

Three dismembered bodies -- including a child and a teenager -- were found inside a burning dumpster in Texas last week, a report said.

DEA warns of 'alarming increase' in fake prescription pills containing fentanyl

The Drug Enforcement Administration on Monday issued a rare public safety alert warning Americans of an “alarming increase” in deadly fake prescription pills containing fentanyl flooding the country.

Biden administration trying to revive DACA program after court ruling

The White House is attempting to bring back the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program months after a federal judge ruled it had not been properly implemented and...

Amtrak train was going just under speed limit at time of fatal derailment in Montana

The Amtrak train that derailed in Montana on Saturday was traveling just under the speed limit at the time of crash that killed three people and injured dozens of others,...

Nets star sees roster with 'a lot of boxes checked'

The new and old additions, such as LaMarcus Aldridge, sharpshooter Patty Mills and Blake Griffin, who was re-signed, has Kevin Durant confident about Nets supporting cast.

DHS chief says 1 in 5 migrants have 'illness' after Del Rio fiasco

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Monday that the "rate of illness" among illegal immigrants who have arrived at the US-Mexico border in recent months is "approximately 20 percent" --...