Alec Gearty
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Alec Gearty joined The Post in April 2021 and is a Digital Editor. He manages The Post's homepage and covers trending and breaking news happening across the globe. Alec graduated from West Virginia University, where he earned a degree in journalism. The Long Island native also contributed to Sports Illustrated, the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres and Sporting News. Alec has two dogs who enjoy sleeping more than your dog, and he often travels when he’s not looking for the next story.
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Kate Middleton joins royal family on balcony during Trooping the Colour parade in first appearance since cancer announcement
June 15, 2024 | 5:17amThe 42-year-old Princess of Wales attended the splashy military ceremony in honor of King Charles’ birthday after announcing Friday that she was currently well enough to attend.
Red Lobster workers blindsided as seafood chain abruptly closes at least 50 restaurants — including in NY, NJ
May 14, 2024 | 6:30amRed Lobster abruptly closed the doors to at least 50 restaurants nationwide on Monday —including a handful in New York and New Jersey, blindsiding employees at the struggling seafood chain.
Migrants sent Dem mayor list of 13 demands as they refused to clear encampment, move into shelter
May 9, 2024 | 1:42amMigrants in Denver submitted a list of 13 demands Monday the city must obey before they leave their packed encampment and into shelters.
Marathon winner disqualified for accepting cup of water from his dad during race: 'I know I won'
May 8, 2024 | 12:41amEsteban Prado, 24, won the Orange County Marathon in 2 hours, 24 minutes and 54 seconds. However, he was disqualified shortly after he crossed the finish line for his father’s...
Nearly two dozen suspected migrants seen sprinting off boat as it arrives in luxe Calif. marina
May 3, 2024 | 6:58amA video posted online Thursday shows at least 20 migrants abandoning the white boat and jumping fenced-off areas at Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, Calif.
Wife of Calif. doctor who drove Tesla off cliff with family inside speaks in court for first time as kids ask, 'When's Daddy coming home?'
May 3, 2024 | 1:23amCalifornia doctor Dharmesh Patel was reportedly emotional as he listened to his wife Neha Patel reflect on the horrific crash for the first time in a Redwood City, Calif. court.
Popular comedian kicks breastfeeding mother, baby out of his show: 'A bit awkward'
April 22, 2024 | 12:32amComedian Arj Barker reportedly kicked out a breastfeeding mother and her newborn baby from his show in Australia Saturday night, forcing a handful of furious attendees to walk out of...
'Killer squatter' leads cops to skeleton of 19-year-old farmer who vanished after phone call with grandma in 2022
April 9, 2024 | 11:53pmDylan Rounds was allegedly murdered by his neighbor James Brenner, 60, who had reportedly been squatting on the land next to the teen’s property in Lucin, Utah.
Paralyzed hockey player who miraculously survived bus crash that killed 16 teammates, staff qualifies for Paris 2024 in new sport
March 29, 2024 | 2:58am"SAY OUI TO PARIS!" the organization said on Instagram.
NY skipper overcame broken ribs, deteriorating boat to become first US woman to sail solo around the world: 'Let's keep going!'
March 7, 2024 | 3:03amShe sailed her way into the history books.
3 college swimmers killed in car crash; 2 injured — 23 years after similar tragedy struck school
February 23, 2024 | 1:30amThree University of Wyoming swimmers were killed in a single-vehicle crash on a Colorado highway Thursday afternoon.
Japan Airlines plane carrying nearly 400 passengers bursts into flames after collision; 5 crew members killed
January 2, 2024 | 4:48amLive footage on public broadcaster NHK showed flames coming out of the windows of the aircraft.
WWE star, two-time champion arrested in Florida — days after hitting red carpet event in LA
December 16, 2023 | 4:19amThe 29-year-old has been sidelined with a shoulder injury for the past six months
Olympic medalist hockey star, 26, paralyzed after freak accident during game
December 1, 2023 | 2:19amTwo-time Olympic medalist and Finnish hockey star Sanna Hakala is paralyzed from the chest down following an in-game freak accident in Sweden, saying she also has reduced function in her...
Rapper's entourage knocks out young fan who asked for a photo, leaves him in critical condition with concussion, brain bleed
November 29, 2023 | 2:12amGeorge Obregon, 20, is in critical condition following the ruthless beating outside Club Skye in Tampa, where rapper Nardo Wick had performed earlier in the night, according to WFLA.
Ex-NHL player dead after suffering severe cut to neck in 'freak accident'
October 29, 2023 | 2:17amFormer NHL player Adam Johnson was killed following a "freak accident" on the ice in the UK.
Popular British TV host quits show days after alleged kidnap, murder plot uncovered
October 11, 2023 | 3:16amHolly Willoughby announced Tuesday that she is stepping down from the daytime program “This Morning,” days after a man was charged in connection with an alleged plot to kidnap and murder her.
Nancy Pelosi, Steny Hoyer evicted from private Capitol offices by interim House speaker
October 4, 2023 | 2:55amThe email said the former speaker's hideaway was being reassigned "for speaker office use."
Furious Giuliani cuts off Newsmax host to reject 'absurd' claim he groped ex-Trump aide at Jan. 6 rally
September 21, 2023 | 6:20amGuiliani cut off Newsmax host Eric Bolling Wednesday when asked about Hutchinson's allegation in her new book, saying he had his staff with him throughout the day and constantly taking...
Two-time Grand Slam champion banned for 4 years over doping violations
September 12, 2023 | 9:35pmThe 31-year-old Romanian “committed intentional anti-doping rule violations " by failing a drug test during the 2022 U.S. Open and for irregularities in her Athlete Biological Passport, the ITIA said.