September 24, 2019
Artemi Panarin-led Rangers top line has tantalizing debut
This was the hope when Rangers coach David Quinn first conceived of a new top line with Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad, and Pavel Buchnevich. The trio hardly disappointed in their...
Pete Alonso's jersey-ripping isn't what it used to be
It looks like Pete Alonso knows the end is inevitable for the Mets. Alonso, who had been ripping players shirts off after recent walkoff wins, gently took Brandon Nimmo's jersey...
Rikers inmate holds medic captive during standoff at notorious jail
A Rikers Island inmate went berserk on a health aide at the notorious jail Tuesday afternoon and held him captive until hostage negotiators helped free the man, authorities and law...
Ex-boyfriend charged with murder of Hawaii mom who disappeared in 2014
A grand jury indicted a California man for the slaying of his ex-girlfriend last week -- five years after she disappeared in her native Hawaii. Bernard Brown will be extradited...
CC Sabathia bright spot in relief in Yankees' 12-inning loss
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As he aged, CC Sabathia learned how to successfully retire big league hitters with a variety of off-speed pitches to go with a fastball that had...
Pilot rescued after plane gets stuck in tree near NJ airport
A pilot trying to land his single-engine plane at a New Jersey airport on Tuesday missed the runway and wound up stuck in a tree for four hours, authorities said....
Mets delay inevitable playoff death
They are mortally wounded but still fighting. Even as the Mets moved to the brink of NL wild-card elimination Tuesday night, manager Mickey Callaway’s crew had enough resolve to stage...
High school psychologist arrested for having sex with boy inside classroom
A high school psychologist in Orange County, California, was arrested for having sex with a boy inside a classroom, law enforcement authorities said Tuesday. The suspect, 35-year-old Kristen Lynn Boyle,...
These are the children of 9/11 heroes who graduated from the Fire Academy
They’re finishing the jobs their fathers started. Thirteen probationary firefighters — all children of FDNY members killed in the 9/11 terror attacks — graduated from the Fire Academy on Tuesday,...
Daniel Jones isn't the only Giants rookie suddenly emerging
This is what is called a productive weekend. On Saturday, while readying to make the trip to Tampa for the Giants’ game the next day, rookie linebacker Ryan Connelly did...
All this Nets hype comes with major warning
For those who believe in omens, this was not a good one. Thirty minutes before Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson and general manager Sean Marks were to attend an introductory...
Grandmother admits to killing disabled grandson with drug overdose: cops
A Florida grandmother caused her disabled grandson to fatally overdose -- because she thought she was going to die soon and there'd be no one to care for him, police...
Man convicted of murdering pal at prison-release strip club celebration
A man was convicted of murdering his pal who took him to an Atlanta strip club to celebrate his release from prison, prosecutors announced Tuesday. David Robinson, 34, was sentenced...
Motive in Virginia Beach workplace massacre remains a mystery
Investigators still do not have a motive for the Virginia Beach workplace shooting that left 12 dead and four injured at a municipal building in May, local police said Tuesday....
Bogus Fed Ex worker ties up Brooklyn family, steals $130K
Terrifying home video has captured a thief impersonating a Fed Ex worker as he bounds a Brooklyn family with duct tape before robbing them in a brutal heist. The brazen...
Rangers youngster facing tight battle for center spot
We’re eight days away from the Rangers’ season opener and while it is still too early to declare Filip Chytil has lost the second-line center spot at which he was...
Chelsea office building to be sold to Afiaa for $99.35 million
A mid-block Chelsea office building is in contract to Afiaa, the Swiss Foundation for International Real Estate Investments, for $99.35 million. The 12-story building at 158 W. 27th St. is...
An inside look at One Vanderbilt, Midtown's tallest office tower
One Vanderbilt, which is being billed as Midtown Manhattan’s tallest office tower, has topped out its decorative twisty spire at 1,401 feet — and the views from there are spectacular....
The local hockey rivalries are ready to explode again
Hockey in the New York area has changed, and those around it can see it, and feel it. The Rangers, Islanders, and Devils all seem poised for interesting seasons in...
First Republic Bank leases space in One Grand Central Place
First Republic Bank is setting itself up with a new banking location at One Grand Central Place. The full service lender will have 14,430 square feet across the ground and...
It's reasonable to ask if 'Joker' will inspire would-be killers
The Joker is one of the most notorious villains in comic book history, the evil foil who matches wits with Batman. But what happens if you turn that homicidal maniac...
Avon called to face lawsuit for discriminating against women
Beauty products maker Avon will have to face off in court against two former employees who say the company, which bills itself as being “the company for women,” discriminated against...
Magazine stalwart ASME bolts to Queens in office move
Hell no, they won’t go. The American Society of Magazine Editors, which has long shared office space with the MPA, the Association of Magazine Media, will be heading across the...
Cops seize $3.8M worth of vaping cartridges from Minnesota home
A drug raid in Minnesota on Monday led to the seizure of $3.8 million of vaping cartridges containing illegal cannabis-derived THC oil, according to a report. Authorities found 76,972 of...
Naomi Campbell struts down runway at Paris fashion show
It’s not every day one witnesses Naomi Campbell strut down the catwalk. But tonight at Saint Laurent, the supermodel closed down the show. Dressed in an oversized black sequin pantsuit...
What Serena Williams looks for when investing
Tennis great Serena Williams’ Serena Ventures investment firm, launched less than two years ago, has invested in more than 30 companies, including Neighborhood Goods, MasterClass, Coinbase, Daily Harvest, Lola and...
Comscore, ex-CEO settle with SEC over $50M fraud scheme
Comscore, which counts traffic for digital publishers, apparently had a big problem tabulating its own financial numbers. The Securities and Exchange Commission Tuesday charged Comscore with a fraudulent scheme to...
Mark Zuckerberg said to be eyeing space for Facebook at landmark post office
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg is eyeing a 107-year-old post office on Manhattan’s West Side to help him grow the social networking giant’s Big Apple presence, The Post has learned. The Menlo...
Trump defends nationalism, American sovereignty in rousing UN speech
President Trump delivered a rousing defense of nationalism and American sovereignty to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday — while also trying to rally an international response to Iran’s aggression....
This may be proof Knicks fans are still buying in
There appears to be belief among Knicks fans the team still has a plan in place — even if the facts are sketchy. The Knicks’ season-ticket renewal rate for full...
11-year-old charged with hate crime for beating girl on school bus
Two white girls from from upstate New York allegedly beat up a 10-year-old African American girl on their school bus, giving her a black eye and subjecting her to "racially...
Pedro Martinez might be the Mets' Edwin Diaz savior
You know who might fix struggling Mets closer Edwin Diaz? None other than Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez. “Don’t be surprised if I show up in Puerto Rico and do...
Why Dwayne Haskins' shot at Giants payback isn't happening
After the Giants selected Daniel Jones with the No. 6 pick in the draft, Dwayne Haskins smirked and shook his head. Haskins was eventually taken by the Redskins at No....
Cops find 11-year-old boy who drove 200 miles to see man he met on Snapchat
An 11-year-old boy drove nearly 200 miles to meet an adult man he began speaking with on Snapchat, a report said Tuesday. The boy took his brother's car and drove...
Nets downplay seriousness of Kyrie Irving face mishap
The Nets don’t officially open training camp until Friday, but star Kyrie Irving is already hurt. The All-NBA standout got hit with an elbow to the head during a morning...
US Coast Guard captures submarine carrying $165M of cocaine
The US Coast Guard intercepted a 40-foot submarine carrying over $165 million worth of cocaine in the Pacific Ocean earlier this month, authorities announced Tuesday. Four drug smugglers were also...
Black mannequin dragged by rope at Nevada HS football game
The Washoe County School District launched an investigation Friday night as soon as it learned of the incident, which many saw as "culturally, racially insensitive," a spokesperson said.
Trump agrees to release whistleblower complaint to Congress: report
President Donald Trump has reportedly agreed to the release of the whistleblower complaint and Inspector General report that helped spark the expected House impeachment proceedings against him. The documents are...
Pelosi's dramatic impeachment move is really just another stall
By announcing that the impeachment inquiry is now “official,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave the nation (or at least the national media) loads of drama Tuesday evening — but without...
Someone will be sacrificed for an all-time Mets wasted season
Mickey Callaway familiarly walked into his pregame press conference Tuesday afternoon. Jeff Wilpon was stride for stride with him, which is not quite familiar. Such sightings at this time of...
Goodwin: Pelosi’s impeachment flip-flop changes everything
For months, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi warned itchy Democrats against the perils of impeachment. She should have stuck to her guns. In surrendering to the radicals and the noisy drumbeat...
Trump tells UN the truth about globalism and nationalism
That was some speech President Trump gave Tuesday at the UN General Assembly — making a case against globalism, blasting China and Iran and exposing border-activist policies as “cruel and...
Vision Zero ‘Right of Way’ law is constitutional, appeals court rules
A controversial law enacted as part of Mayor Bill de Blasio's "Vision Zero" plan -- which allows motorists who kill or injure cyclists and pedestrians to be slapped with criminal...
Staten Island woman rolls window up on cop's hand, speeds away
Cops stopped Alexandra Goode, 24, just after midnight on Sept. 18 for driving erratically near Wemple Street and South Avenue in Old Place, officials said.
Columbia welcomes hate speech as long as it's anti-Semitic
Columbia University, it turns out, is happy to host one kind of hate speech: On Wednesday, a blatant anti-Semite will address the school’s World Leaders Forum. Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia’s prime...
What to see at the 2019 New York Film Festival
Last year’s New York Film Festival turned out to be an awards-season bonanza. The opening night world premiere was “The Favourite,” which went on to earn 10 Oscar nominations, winning...
Trump, Biden launch dueling fundraising bids off impeachment developments
President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday launched dueling fundraising bids to cash in on their dueling calls for investigation of one another. The Trump campaign sent...
Plácido Domingo quits Met Opera amid sexual harassment allegations
Legendary tenor Plácido Domingo has walked away from the Metropolitan Opera just one night before the opening curtain of "Macbeth" -- amid allegations he sexually harassed multiple women, according to...
Marcus Stroman's not-so-subtle response to Yankees snub
Marcus Stroman threw shade at the Yankees after a report revealed general manager Brian Cashman didn’t think the hurler “would be a difference-maker” in The Bronx. “We felt he would...
The UN's disgraceful, dangerous refusal to face facts on Iran
Days before the UN General Assembly gathered to discuss world peace, an Iranian drone and missile attack devastated Saudi oil facilities. For years, Israel has been the lone voice calling...
'SNL' promotes Heidi Gardner and Chris Redd after Shane Gillis firing
One firing, two promotions. “Saturday Night Live” may have just axed Shane Gillis, but the show is promoting two current featured players to cast members, Deadline reports. Heidi Gardner and...
Beef sellers used fake USDA stamps on low-quality cuts: feds
These guys were not a cut above the rest. Two Brooklyn meat wholesalers peddled bootleg beef to unsuspecting New Yorkers for years -- slapping cheaper grades of meat with phony...
Cobie Smulders goes to the dark side in new show 'Stumptown'
"Stumptown" follows the misadventures of an Afghanistan war veteran who reluctantly becomes a private investigator. The gritty procedural drama, adapted from a graphic novel series by Greg Rucka — premiering...
Dems' rush left on race makes them unable to talk seriously about crime
Democratic accusations that America is endemically racist are becoming ever more frequent and strident. At the last presidential debate, Pete Buttigieg announced that “systemic racism” will “be with us” regardless...
Jeff Zucker 'leading candidate' for WarnerMedia CEO: report
CNN boss Jeff Zucker may be ready for his close-up. The boss of the left-leaning news network is said to be the “leading, if not only” internal candidate to become...
The drive to stop Brexit is now completely anti-democratic
LONDON -- "The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers.” Shakespeare never meant us to take this line from “Henry VI, Part II” literally. Even so, in Britain...
Pedro Martinez badly wanted the Yankees to trade for him
Pedro in pinstripes? What could have been had Pedro Martinez gotten his way in 1997, with the spiraling Expos set to trade the Hall of Fame-bound hurler. "Yes, all the...
Bill Cosby hit with $2.75M legal bill after losing dispute
PHILADELPHIA — Bill Cosby has been hit with a $2.75 million legal bill as he marks the end of his first year in prison. The 82-year-old Cosby had challenged a...
De Blasio 'blames lawyers' for campaign finance mess but keeps hiring 'em
Does he ever learn? The same election lawyer whose 2014 advice earned Mayor Bill de Blasio a rebuke from the Manhattan district attorney worked for the mayor's presidential bid that's...
Michael Avenatti to face NY court for alleged Stormy Daniels theft
Michael Avenatti will face charges he stole $300,000 from porn star Stormy Daniels in New York, a judge ruled Tuesday -- following a request from the attorney that the case...
'Basketball Diaries' coach sexually abused young boys: suit
The coach who inspired a character in "The Basketball Diaries" sexually abused young boys from the 1950s through the 1980s, according to a lawsuit filed by 20 alleged victims against...
Nxivm leader's ex claims he stalked her, killed her dog: report
An ex-gal pal of Keith Raniere says the Nxivm sex cult leader terrorized her after they ended their abusive decade-long relationship -- claiming he hired people to stalk her and...
Chilling last words of dad who jumped in front of train with daughter in arms
A distraught Bronx dad said the final words “With God, with God, with God, here comes the train” before jumping in front of a subway car while holding his 5-year-old...
Wacky Kyrie Irving injury forces impromptu doctors visit
Kyrie Irving was taken to the doctor Tuesday after taking an elbow to the face during a pickup game at the Nets practice facility in Brooklyn. “It literally happened 30...
Wally Backman's ex says Mets star is a 'very sick man' who beat her up
Amanda Byrnes also claimed at a press conference Tuesday that Backman roughed her up after getting into a fight with an umpire at a Long Island Ducks game.
Several investors want to dump Juul after 35% of stock value vaporizes
Juul shares are getting vaped again. Privately traded stock in the popular e-cigarette maker has plunged by more than a third from late last year’s peaks amid widening fears about...
Reefer madness: One-third of young New Yorkers smoke pot
New York is turning into a real Baked Apple. A third of Gotham residents ages 18 to 25 smoke, vape or otherwise ingest cannabis, according to the first-ever report on...
Trump attacks Pelosi, Dems after impeachment threat
President Trump ripped House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s vow to launch impeachment proceedings -- saying in a flurry of tweets Tuesday that Democrats just wanted to "demean" his appearance at the...
The second coming of Russiagate and other commentary
Iconoclast: The Second Coming of Russiagate “The Russia thing didn’t really pan out, did it?” The Week’s Matthew Walther snarks. Nor did Democrats’ other attempts to investigate President Trump —...
NBA takes tampering crusade to next level with Bucks fine
The NBA fined the Milwaukee Bucks $50,000 on Tuesday over a comment general manager Jon Horst made about the team's plans to offer league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo a "supermax" extension....
MS-13 members plead not guilty to slaying teen in Queens
Three reputed MS-13 members pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges that they knifed a 16-year-old rival gang member to death in May 2017 in a wooded area of Queens....
Survivor of 2015 East Village blast escaped through hole in rubble
A survivor of the devastating 2015 East Village gas explosion that killed two and leveled three buildings told jurors Tuesday how he crawled through the rubble to reach safety. Jose...
Pelosi launches 'official impeachment inquiry' into Trump
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday that Democratic leaders are launching an "official impeachment inquiry'' into President Trump. “The actions taken to date by the president have seriously violated the...
The most troubling part of Jets' offensive line issues
Jets offensive line coach Frank Pollack looks like he has not been sleeping much lately. Besides head coach Adam Gase, there may not be a coach with more pressure on...
Marshalls finally launches first online store
Welcome to the World Wide Web, Marshalls — what took you so long? On Tuesday, the discount retailer unveiled an online store — Marshalls.com — where shoppers can, for the...
New bill would require deliveries at night to reduce traffic congestion
A City Council panel on Tuesday green-lit a bill that would require city facilities to receive deliveries at night in an effort to reduce traffic congestion. The legislation passed by...
Cops injured arresting 7-11 employee who was allegedly stealing gift cards
Officers were called to a 7-Eleven store at the corner of Madison Avenue and 33rd Street around noon after a manager allegedly saw an employee on surveillance camera loading up...
Massachusetts temporarily banning sale of vaping products
The governor of Massachusetts is declaring a public health emergency and ordering a four-month ban on the sale of vaping products in the state.
Teen’s strep throat infection causes rare psychiatric condition
The 15-year-old has been diagnosed with PANDAS, or pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders, associated with Streptococcus infections.
Businessman gets 4 months for bribing his son's way into USC
A Los Angeles businessman who paid $250,000 in bribes to get his son into USC — lying that the kid was an international water polo star — landed four months...
New science shows gluten-free trend is expensive BS
He didn't feel better — he just lost a lot of dough.
The crazy lengths palace staff take to ensure no one poisons the Queen
Palace staff have a sneaky way of trying to ensure that no one poisons Queen Elizabeth II at state banquets, a new documentary to air on Britain's Channel 5 reveals.
Biden: Impeach Trump if he stonewalls Congress on probes
Joe Biden said Tuesday that President Trump should be impeached if the administration does not cooperate fully with ongoing House investigations. “It is time for this administration to stop stonewalling...
Mets retire Jerry Koosman's number with more on the way
The Mets have been around since 1962, but they had only retired two players’ numbers. That changed Tuesday. Jerry Koosman’s No. 36 will join Tom Seaver’s 41 and Mike Piazza’s...
Vista hits back at lawsuit that accused it of self-dealing
Vista Equity Partners — the giant buyout fund headed by billionaire Robert F. Smith — is hitting back at accusations of self-dealing by an ex-director at one of its software...
San Francisco residents use boulders to deter homeless encampments
A band of San Francisco residents have taken matters into their own hands when it comes to the city’s growing homeless crisis — setting up boulders on their street to...
'Abominable' is adorable and gorgeously animated
It's never too early to introduce your kids to the magic and emotion of the monster movie. In "Abominable," writer-director Jill Culton ("Open Season") serves up an adorable, not at...
Woman born with two vaginas and wombs is now a mom of 4
Double the vagina, double the fun? Not in the beginning, says 34-year-old Lauren Cotter, who was born with uterus didelphys, a birth defect that results in two reproductive systems in...
The potential consequences of Filip Chytil's pedestrian Rangers camp
We’re eight days away from the season opener and while it is still too early to declare that Filip Chytil has lost the second-line center spot at which he was...
KitKat is selling a bougie 'bespoke' candy bar for $17
Gimme a break. Nestlé is expanding their line of bespoke candy bars as part of their "KitKat Chocolatory" pop-ups. And these bars are a far cry from the cheapo treat...
NJ gym teacher charged with sexually assaulting sleeping woman
Ryan Zamorsky, 29, was arrested last week after the woman told a family member about the alleged assault — and the relative called police, county prosecutors said in a statement.
Trashy cocktails are back — and they've invaded fancy bars
Why are sleazy cocktails with unmentionable names cluttering the menu at ritzy Manhattan bars? The city’s craft cocktail culture has come full-circle, looking beyond old fashioneds, gimlets and sazeracs, to...
Robert Hunter, Grateful Dead lyricist and poet, dead at 78
The poet behind much of the Grateful Dead's anthology has passed away: Robert Hunter died Monday at 78. Family members said in a statement Tuesday that the experimental rock legend's...
Appeals court considers blocking Trump abortion rule
An appeals court is considering whether to block a Trump administration rule that bans taxpayer-funded health clinics from referring patients for an abortion — a rule that has already prompted...
Amazon, SpaceX space race could connect the entire world to the internet
It’s a 21st-century space race: Amazon, SpaceX and others are competing to get into orbit and provide internet to the Earth’s most remote places.
Pelosi announces Dems plan to impeach Trump
WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday evening plans to announce her party's move to try to impeach President Trump -- as it surfaced that she and other top...
Giants getting a second opinion on quick-healing Saquon Barkley
Saquon Barkley will miss several weeks dealing with a high ankle sprain. The star running back and the Giants are leaving no stone unturned making sure he receives the best...
NYPD Special Victims Division under internal investigation
The NYPD is investigating its sex-crimes unit, which inspired the long-running TV series "Law & Order: SVU" but has been repeatedly rocked by scandal in recent months, law-enforcement sources told...
Pets should not be denied medical coverage for preexisting conditions: bill
The fight over health care coverage in New York is extending to pets. A new bill introduced by state Sen. James Skoufis (D-Rockland) would bar pet insurers from denying medical...
Miami Marlins outfielder makes epic throw you have to see to believe
With their chances of making the postseason mathematically impossible, the Miami Marlins may not be looking good this year, but outfielder Austin Dean definitely is. Watch as some funny fans...
Patriots follow through with their Antonio Brown money threat
Monday came and went without the Patriots paying Antonio Brown $5 million, Pro Football Talk reported. This was widely expected after the Patriots released him on Friday amid a sexual...
Apple Watch calls 911 for biker left unconscious after fall
His watch was watching over him. Bob Burdett was on a bike ride in Washington when his bike flipped, sending him head-first to the pavement. The impact knocked him unconscious. But...
New AI cameras catch drivers texting behind the wheel in stunning detail
The system uses two cameras, one that looks in the car and another that registers the license plate and will be deployed in both fixed and mobile applications.
Dad who left twin babies to die in hot car won't take plea deal
The Rockland County father whose year-old twins died after he forgot them in his sweltering car has no interest in cutting a plea deal because it would be a concession...
This eco-conscious couple trains trees to grow into chairs
"The idea is to grow the tree into the shape that you want directly. It’s a kind of zen 3D printing,” Gavin Munro explained.
Pair of violent robbers targeting Manhattan women: cops
They're Manhattan's Bonnie and Clyde. A male-female duo of violent purse snatchers is stalking Chelsea and Midtown, punching female victims in the face before taking their belongings, cops said. The...
Doctor charged for trading opioids for sex in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania family doctor is charged with illegally doling out opioids to a patient in exchange for sex -- with the alleged scheme running for a full year, federal prosecutors...
France debates law allowing single women, lesbians access to IVF
French law currently allows assisted reproduction only for infertile heterosexual couples.
Scientists race to study Austria's rapidly melting glaciers
Glaciers in Austria, on the eastern edge of the Alps, are particularly sensitive to climate change and have been shrinking even more rapidly than most, making it all the more...
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross slept through Trump's UN speech
Move over, "Sleepy eyes" Chuck Todd -- Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross is coming for your title. The 81-year-old Ross was caught on camera apparently dozing off in the audience Tuesday...
Antonio Brown gives deposition for allegedly trashing luxury condo
“This is a landlord-tenant dispute,” said Brown's attorney, Darren Heitner, according to NBC Miami. "Today's deposition is about the condo, not commenting on anything else."
Taco Bell debuts tortilla chips made from one of world's hottest peppers
The fast-food chain announced the addition of a new chip made from the Carolina Reaper pepper, which is often described as one of the world’s "hottest" peppers.
Trump says he'll release 'unredacted transcript' of call with Ukrainian president
President Trump on Tuesday declared that he would release an unredacted transcript of his phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “I am currently at the United Nations representing our...
Banksy could be coming to NYC this week for Massive Attack
If the conspiracy buffs are right, you’ll want to be on the lookout for witty graffiti popping up around New York City this weekend. That’s because British trip-hop group Massive...
Jamal Adams cancels WFAN spot after social media questions
Another week, another prominent New York football name walking away from their WFAN interview. Jets star safety Jamal Adams canceled his weekly spot on WFAN's midday show with Maggie Gray...
Saoirse Kennedy Hill's cause of death remains unknown nearly two months later
The Massachusetts medical examiner still hasn't provided an exact cause and manner of death for Saoirse Kennedy Hill nearly two months after she died at the family's famous Cape Cod...
'Joker' will not play at Aurora shooting movie theater
Warner Bros.' upcoming flick "Joker" will not be playing at the theater that was the site of the 2012 massacre in Aurora, Colorado, according to a report. The studio reached...
Bystanders hit by stray bullets in wild Brooklyn shootout: cops
Two bystanders were hit by stray bullets during a wild shootout in Brooklyn, police said. The violence erupted just before 6 p.m. Monday at the intersection of East 21st Street...
Mom claims fake child she adopted bragged about plans to kill her
The mom who claims the "girl" she adopted was really a deranged adult dwarf now says the "child" tried to poison her -- and boasted about other twisted ways she...
Can these trendy supplements really boost your workout?
It's the supplement that's suddenly in every fitness freak's gym bag. Branched-chain amino acid supplements (BCAAs) are trending among health nuts, who claim they increase muscle growth from exercise, decrease...
Mike Clevinger's consistency will be enough for Indians
About last weekend ... Cheryl Fitzgerald Britt writes, “Pats don’t have to cheat to win Super Bowl #7 baby!” And Don Reed, president of the Stitches fan club says, “This...
Rabbi accused of molesting student now at NJ yeshiva
A rabbi once accused of sexually molesting a student in Brooklyn is now a principal at a New Jersey yeshiva -- which touts his "wisdom and experience" on its website,...
Trump admits he held up Ukraine military aid so allies would pay their share
President Trump acknowledged that he held up nearly $400 million in military aid to Ukraine that had been authorized by Congress, but said he did so because he believes European...
These are the surefire signs that you're a true coffee connoisseur
A survey of 2,000 coffee-drinking Americans pinpointed the signs of a coffee connoisseur and found that 43 percent proudly identified with the label.
Jerry Jones says Ezekiel Elliott 'spanks himself' in pregame Cowboys antics
The Cowboys' success this season can be attributed to Ezekiel Elliott's pregame ritual, according to owner Jerry Jones. Reflecting on Robert Quinn's celebratory sack dance from Sunday, in which the...
This sexy 'Beyond Burger' outfit is the Halloween costume we never asked for
“You may think this is impossible, but it's not!” a description of the costume reads. “Be the yummiest artificial patty between buns in this exclusive Beyond Burger costume.”
189-year-old house has secret passage to backyard cottage
It's a rite of passage! A historic townhouse in Manhattan's West Village neighborhood that connects, via a hidden passageway (and a charming garden), to a quaint carriage house in its...
Dog dies at city pound after doctors fail to diagnose treatable condition
A Brooklyn dog who ended up at the pound when her owners lost everything in a fire languished from a treatable-but-life-threatening condition doctors failed to promptly diagnose — then was...
Video game firms pledge to go green at UN climate summit
UNITED NATIONS — Gaming is going green — and some of the biggest game companies hope players will, too. The companies behind PlayStation, Xbox, "Angry Birds," "Minecraft," Twitch and other...
Alan Dershowitz battles libel case brought by Epstein accuser
Dershowitz has repeatedly furiously denied ever having sex with Giuffre — much less meeting her — and says his public comments ripping her are covered by free speech.
Why 'Uncut Gems' is Adam Sandler's Oscar movie — no joke
You like Billy Madison! You really like Billy Madison!
Thief bites dog walker, steals his gold necklace: cops
A ravenous robber bit a teenage dog-walker in Manhattan in a bizarre robbery, police said Tuesday. The teen was walking his dog near West 205th Street and 9th Avenue in...
The race to profit off of 'Danny Dimes' is on
Rex Ryan isn't the only one who predicted Daniel Jones' success. Christopher Lamparillo and Michael Jakab of Goshen, New York, applied to trademark "Danny Dimes" for future Jones merchandise, according...
Nets douse Kevin Durant return talk — with one caveat
After previously having refused to rule Kevin Durant out for the year, Nets general manager Sean Marks now says he expects the star forward to miss the entire upcoming season....
Brooklyn councilman drafts resolution to ban perverts from subways
A Brooklyn councilman will introduce a resolution in support of banning serial sex offenders from the subway system, saying it shouldn't serve as the "personal hunting grounds" for the sickos....
Surfer recalls 'shock' of encountering great white shark off Cape Cod
A fish-out-of-water from Brooklyn who wanted to catch a few good waves off Cape Cod got the “shock” of his life with a way-too-close encounter with a great white shark....
Ex-politician doesn't want sex abuse accuser to stay anonymous
A former New York City congressman says his sexual abuse accuser shouldn’t be allowed to file his lawsuit anonymously. Gary Ackerman, a Democrat who for 15 years represented parts of...
Agent seething at MLB after Cubs star injures ankle on wet base
The Cubs likely lost all possibility of a playoff berth following a four-game home series sweep by the Cardinals over the weekend, and on top of it all, Chicago could...
Vinny from 'Jersey Shore' lost 50 pounds on his 'Keto Guido' diet
Gym, tan, ketosis? "Jersey Shore" star Vinny Guadagnino, 31, is loving his meatballs in "The Keto Guido Cookbook: Delicious Recipes To Get Healthy and Look Great" (Rockridge Press). "I made...
WeWork boss Adam Neumann steps down as CEO
Adam Neumann is giving up control of WeWork after his bid to take the office-rental company public collapsed in a storm of controversy. The 40-year-old, Israel-born entrepreneur — who has...
Zimbabwe’s capital shuts off water for over 2 million people
HARARE, Zimbabwe — The more than 2 million residents of Zimbabwe’s capital and surrounding towns are now without water after authorities shut down the city’s main treatment plant, raising new...
How Patriots stumbled onto German fullback discovery
The Patriots dynasty has gone international. When starting fullback James Develin suffered a neck injury ahead of Sunday's victory over the Jets, coach Bill Belichick called upon Jakob Johnson. The...
Owner of Deadspin, The Onion says media group is now profitable
The bloodbath is over at G/O Media — and it worked. That’s the tough message from the controversial new owner of satirical website The Onion, as well as snarky news...
'He's not going anywhere': Trump backs Boris Johnson
President Trump showed unwavering support Tuesday for Boris Johnson after a UK Supreme Court ruling that his decision to suspend Parliament ahead of a Brexit vote was unlawful and calls...
Iowa hog farmer convicted of murdering his wife with a corn rake
An Iowa hog farmer was found guilty of first-degree murder this week in the rage-fueled corn-rake slaying of his wife, who was reportedly having an affair. Todd M. Mullis, 43,...
Protective walrus mom sinks Russian navy boat in Arctic Sea
A Russian navy boat embarking on a research expedition in the Arctic Sea sunk after being attacked by a female walrus that was defending her young, according to reports.
Serial public masturbator hid naked in kids' closet: cops
A man who was recently accused of pleasuring himself with a toilet brush in front of women at a doctor’s office in New Jersey was found hiding in a children’s...
Navy launches probe after spate of suicides on US warships
Federal agents are probing the recent spate of suicides committed by sailors assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush -- including a fourth case in July, according to a report....
German court rules that hangovers are an 'illness'
A German court ruled this week that a hangover is an “illness” -- just days into the boozy annual Oktoberfest celebration in Munich. The ruling, made in Frankfurt state court...
Why the sky in Indonesia has turned blood red
It's the sort of post-apocalyptic scene you've read about in a Stephen King novel. For the residents of Jambi, a province of Indonesia, the blood-red haze over their region was...
'Fleabag' star Phoebe Waller-Bridge signs huge Amazon deal
Phoebe Waller-Bridge just keeps on winning. Fresh off nabbing three 2019 Emmys for her series "Fleabag," the British actress has signed a three-year deal with Amazon Studios, according to Deadline. “I’m...
Cuomo clears up legal weed plan in wake of vaping deaths
The state could take longer to legalize weed -- as Gov. Andrew Cuomo tries to coordinate New York's policy with surrounding states. Cuomo said in a radio interview Tuesday that...
Jaywalking pedestrian fatally struck by car in Brooklyn
A jaywalking pedestrian was killed in Brooklyn early Tuesday, police said. The incident happened just after midnight on Flatbush Avenue near 4th Avenue in Park Slope, cops said. Garcia Luis...
All-Star Felipe Vazquez moves prisons ahead of child sex case court date
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Felipe Vazquez was booked into a new prison this week ahead of a Wednesday hearing over one of his two child sex cases. The 28-year-old MLB All-Star,...
Hefty's 'talking' trash bags for millennials are garbage
This marketing is trash.
CBS' emergency replacement if Tony Romo makes golf cut
Boomer Esiason is CBS’ backup quarterback for Tony Romo this Sunday, but you have to wonder if it could mean more in the future. If Romo makes the cut at...
Shocking video shows men robbing laundromat at gunpoint
They made a clean getaway. Alarming video released by the NYPD Tuesday shows two men robbing a Brooklyn laundry at gunpoint. The incident happened on Sept. 19 at Clean City...
Delicate balance Yankees have to navigate for final regular season goal
The Yankees have sewn up the AL East and at least the second seed in the American League playoffs. The only thing left for them to do is to try...
NYC’s The Well pitches buzzword-tinged wellness for the well-off
The words “may all beings be happy and free” are etched in gold script into the marble doorstep of the Well, a new upscale wellness club that opened its doors...
'El Camino' trailer drops, key 'Breaking Bad' star revealed
Jonesing for another hit of "Breaking Bad"? Just two days after tantalizing audiences with a teaser for "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie," Netflix finally dropped the film's first full-length...
'Ghost' escaping in hospital wheelchair is something out of a horror movie
Watch as a wheelchair in a Chandigarh, India, hospital eerily creeps toward the exit completely on its own. The freaked-out employees couldn't help but compare the movement to a human's,...
Yankees scout's spider bite turned life-threatening in series of scary twists
The injury bug has bitten several Yankees players more than once this season, but no one could’ve predicted a team staffer falling ill from an actual bug bite. Pat Murtaugh,...
Venus may have supported life billions of years ago, study says
A new study notes that Venus may have been habitable for a few billion years -- until something mysterious happened.
Trump appears to troll teen global warming activist Greta Thunberg
President Trump appeared to troll teenage climate-change activist Greta Thunberg hours after she gave an emotional speech to global leaders at the UN on Monday -- and she quickly clapped...
Video captures moment Haitian lawmaker fires gun at crowd of protesters
Chilling video has emerged showing the moment a Haitian senator trying to disperse protesters fires a pistol and wounds two people, including a photojournalist, outside parliament. Sen. Jean Marie Ralph...
Incredible photos depict man loading the sun into his car
The series of images were taken by his photographer wife, Diana Badmaeva, who aligned him perfectly with the setting sun to make it look like he is carrying the celestial...
Daniel Jones jersey sales are exploding again
They don’t call him Danny Dimes for nothing. Fanatics, the official NFL apparel provider, sold more Daniel Jones jerseys in a two-hour period on Sunday – when the Giants’ sixth-overall...
Florida teen attacks relatives at dinner table over tomatoes
A Florida teen allegedly assaulted and threatened her elderly relatives with a knife because she was denied extra tomatoes at dinner, a report said. Katie Jade Gates, 19, was charged...
Hospital maternity wing fire kills 8 newborns
Eight newborn babies were killed Tuesday when a fire ripped through the maternity wing of a hospital in Algeria -- a blaze that may have been sparked by a faulty...
Trump blasts Democrats for wanting to impeach him over Ukraine scandal
President Trump blasted House Democrats for ramping up calls to impeach him after reports said he withheld military aid to coerce Ukraine to launch an investigation into his political rival...
Subway train's radio went down moments after Bronx dad's suicide
Train crew members were unable to communicate via radio in the moments after a suicidal dad threw himself in front of an oncoming train with his 5-year-old daughter in his...
This may be the unluckiest mouse in the world
Just when you thought this lil' trapped mouse was finally freed, his unlucky life came to an end when a magpie swooped in and took him for dinner. Watch the...
Bears star's Instagram celebration exposes naked teammate
A win wasn't the only thing the Chicago Bears pulled out on Monday night. The Bears have become known for their postgame celebrations in the past year, with coach Matt...
Magnetic wallpaper receives grand prize in first Etsy Design Awards
The London-based Sian creates handmade, sometimes fairytale-inspired illustrations on wallpaper with magnetic linings, and sells it with three magnets of a customer’s choosing for interactive fun.
Terrifying video captures man attacking, groping real estate agent at open house
A Los Angeles realtor was attacked and groped during an open house over the weekend in a terrifying incident caught on video, police said. The man who introduced himself as...
Corey Johnson pokes Bill de Blasio for not 'showing up' to work
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson gave Mayor de Blasio some pointed jabs Tuesday for being missing in action from Big Apple business during his failed presidential bid. Johnson said on...
Everything has changed for Dwayne Haskins and Daniel Jones in five months
Jay Gruden isn't ready for the Dwayne Haskins era to begin in Washington. After his Redskins were demolished by the Bears on Monday night, 31-15, the head coach said starting...
Woman had cousin kill her ex after argument at restaurant: cops
A Connecticut woman convinced her cousin to kill her ex-husband after an argument at a restaurant during which she predicted his demise -- telling him, “You are going to take...
Tourist goes missing at Disneyland Paris after taking LSD
Thirty firefighters, 10 divers and 80 Disneyland Paris employees were dispatched to help locate the man.
Hearing-impaired Oklahoma woman fatally shoots home intruder
A hearing-impaired Oklahoma woman gunned down a stranger who busted into her home this week, according to a new report. The intruder barged into the woman’s Rock Island home, near...
Undergrads charged in attack on black student are suspended from Arizona college
A pair of University of Arizona students accused of attacking a black student on campus have been suspended from the school, according to their attorneys. Matthew Frazier, 20, and Matthew...
Bronx girl asks for her dad hours after he fatally jumped in front of train
The 5-year-old girl who escaped death when her suicidal father fatally jumped in front of a Bronx train keeps asking for her dad, her mom said Tuesday. “She is asking...
Fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 4: Daniel Jones, Wayne Gallman
After the first two weeks of the 2019 NFL season claimed quarterbacks Drew Brees, Ben Roethlisberger, Nick Foles, Sam Darnold and Cam Newton, we saw a welcome emergence from some...
Football fan hilariously suffers through rival team's ritual
Watch as a single Michigan Wolverines fan frowns his way through the Wisconsin Badgers' "Jump Around" tradition. The famous House of Pain song is usually played between the third and...
This Russian millionaire wants to help people live to 200 years old
The tech guru has spent around $100 million on biotechnology to extend human lifespans. He thinks by using bionic body parts, 3-D organ printing and "avatars," humans could extend their...
13 children of fallen 9/11 firefighters are graduating FDNY Academy
The 13 children of FDNY firefighters killed on 9/11 are set to graduate from the Fire Academy Tuesday, appearing in their handsome dress blues for the first time in a...
Doctor performed abortion on wrong woman because of hospital mixup
A pregnant woman mistakenly received an abortion at a South Korea clinic after staff mixed up her medical chart, according to reports. The Vietnamese patient was 6 weeks pregnant on...
Woman discovers Renaissance painting worth millions in her kitchen
It was hanging above her hotplate.
Spanish court says government can exhume Francisco Franco's remains
Spain’s Supreme Court on Tuesday gave the government the green light to exhume the remains of right-wing dictator Gen. Francisco Franco from a grandiose mausoleum he built outside Madrid. In...
Electric bike rider who crashed into dump truck has died
The electric bike rider who collided with a dump truck in Brooklyn has died, police said Tuesday. The accident happened Sept. 8 at the intersection of Third Avenue and 12th...
Florida man busted for fifth DUI after leading cops on chase
A shirtless Florida man smiles widely for his mugshot -- seemingly ecstatic despite getting busted for his fifth DUI after a low-speed police chase. Gordon Ormond, 56, was heard on...
How Daniel Jones' first start stacks up against these legends' debuts
Daniel Jones opened plenty of eyes Sunday with his first NFL start, completing 23-of-36 passes for 336 yards and two TDs while rushing four times for 28 yards and two...
Jonah Hill in 'early' talks to play Batman villain opposite Robert Pattinson
He could be "The Riddler."
Trump rips Iran during address to UN General Assembly
President Trump lashed into Iran, calling the Islamic Republic “a malignant tumor that has to be eradicated," and ripped China's trade practices in an address to the United Nations General...
Google wins case over reach of EU 'right to be forgotten'
Google won a major case in the European Union on Tuesday, when the bloc’s top court ruled that the US internet giant doesn’t have to extend the EU’s “right to...
J. Michael Mendel, 'Simpsons' and 'Rick and Morty' producer, dead at 54
The Emmy winner's birthday was two days away.
Woman mistakes wasabi for avocado, ends up in hospital
She ended up in a cardiac rehab unit.
French chef sues Michelin guide for accusing him of using cheddar in souffle
It's a cheddar meltdown. Celebrity French chef Marc Veyrat has slapped the coveted Michelin guide with a lawsuit for stripping his restaurant of its third star -- claiming he doctored...
Researchers just discovered a lost continent under Europe
Researchers have discovered a long-hidden continent -- a gigantic mass the size of Greenland that has remained mostly buried under Southern Europe for almost 140 million years. The hidden continent...
Nintendo launches Mario Kart Tour to muscle into mobile gaming market
Nintendo is set to bring one of its most successful franchises to mobile for the first time on Wednesday with the global launch of Mario Kart Tour, in a test...
Redskins botch legend's name in Ring of Honor ceremony
The Redskins came up short Monday night in more ways than one. In addition to falling to the Bears, 31-15, the Redskins managed to mangle London Fletcher's name for the...
Tennis star's niece Carolina Lewis dies unexpectedly at 23
A 23-year-old aspiring sports journalist -- the niece of former New Zealand tennis player and Wimbledon finalist Chris Lewis -- died during a trip to Washington, DC, her family said....
Trump will rally global support against Iran during his third UN address
President Trump on Tuesday will address for the third time the United Nations General Assembly and try to rally global support for checking Iran following the bombing of Saudi oil...
This $150 electric water flosser is on sale for just $40
It’s no secret that flossing is important. We all hear it every time we go to the dentist and we all usually lie about how often we do it. Because...
French officials wrap up search of Epstein associate's home
Authorities in France have wrapped up their search of Jeffrey Epstein's home, as well as the offices of Jean-Luc Brunel, the modeling agent who was part of the pedophile's inner...
Transcript reveals final moments of doomed NYC helicopter
Minutes into a 30-minute doors-off sightseeing helicopter flight, passengers who had just been laughing and exchanging jokes struggled to free themselves from harnesses as the chopper sank in the East...
Judge stopped a homicide prosecutor from fleeing the courtroom
What are the difficulties of being a judge? The Honorable Harriet Farber Klein knows. The retired New Jersey Superior Court judge shares her best courtroom stories in this episode of...
NFL Power Rankings for Week 3: Giants and Lions rising
The separation between the NFL’s haves and have-nots already is taking shape. Seven teams will enter Week 4 at 3-0, while six already are 0-3 after the Redskins’ 31-15 loss...
UK Supreme Court rules Boris Johnson's suspension of Parliament was unlawful
Britain's highest court on Tuesday ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament in the run-up to Brexit was "unlawful" -- sparking immediate calls for his resignation. The...
Jacob deGrom is in control of his Cy Young fate
Jacob deGrom’s numbers suggest he could be breathing the air atop Mt. Everest this offseason, more rarified than even the Olympus blend entering his lungs these days. Only 10 pitchers...
Nets guard: NBA can't stop my bold contract move
Spencer Dinwiddie expects his plan to monetize part of his contract into a digital investment vehicle will go through, with the NBA and Players Association approving it. Or more accurately,...
Millionaire lotto winner mysteriously dies in Ethiopia
A Canadian man who hit the lottery for $10.7 million in 2017 has mysteriously died in his native Ethiopia, a report said Monday. Michael Gebru, 41, of Ontario, traveled to...
Shooting at Kansas City swingers club leaves 5 injured
Five people were shot when at least two gunmen opened fire at a Kansas City swingers club on Sunday, authorities said. The shooters let loose a barrage of gunfire at...
One lingering Daniel Jones question: What took so long?
There was a “Why now?’’ vibe as Pat Shurmur announced one week ago he was starting Daniel Jones and benching Eli Manning. A day after Jones thrilled the Giants and...
6.0-magnitude earthquake shakes Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck near Puerto Rico late Monday, rousing and scaring many from their sleep in the US territory. The US Geological Survey said...
Fantasy football: Options to fill your tight end void
Though the NFL season still seems fresh and new, fantasy football owners know they are already a quarter of the way through their regular season. Starting 3-0 or 2-1 puts...
Nets' volatile chemistry still a major question
The Nets brain trust made a huge splash by adding Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on June 30, but have kept a low profile since. Other than general manager Sean...
Kidnapped Mexican police commander found beheaded in Cancun
The beheaded body of a top law enforcement officer in Mexico was found Sunday -- four days after he was kidnapped, tortured and killed by cartel gunmen in Cancun. Investigators found...
Jets can't solve their terrible offensive line problem
One of the biggest issues the Jets have to solve before they take the field again in two weeks is what’s going on with the offensive line. The unit was...
The Daniel Jones nuances that have NFL alumni buzzing
Daniel Jones took the field Sunday for his first start and impressed just about everybody watching. Including former NFL quarterbacks. It wasn’t Jones’ arm or athleticism that stood out most...
Robert Gsellman impresses Mets in latest comeback step
Robert Gsellman impressed Mets officials Monday during a session throwing live batting practice, increasing the chances he will be activated this week. The righty reliever has been on the injured...
Fantasy football: Players to be excited about, move on from after Week 3
The Post’s Drew Loftis evaluates all the relevant fantasy football news from Week 3 of the NFL season. Run with it Wayne Gallman RB, Giants With Saquon Barkley out 4-6...
He really wanted it his way: Man goes berserk at Burger King drive-thru
A crazed cyclist went berserk and smashed the drive-thru window of a Bronx Burger King with a bike chain after being refused service for not being in a car, cops...
Temper fantasy expectations of Daniel Jones, new QB stars
Let’s take a trip back to Week 1 of the 2015 NFL season. The Titans opened the year at Tampa Bay. Rookie quarterback Marcus Mariota made his first start. He...
Suspects arrested for stealing elderly woman's wallet in grocery store
Two women were arrested after they were caught on camera snatching an elderly woman’s wallet as she was shopping at a California grocery store, authorities announced Monday. Markkisha Anthnisha Mangum...
Rangers trying to diagnose their very sloppy play
The first three preseason games that featured fractured lineups and produced uneven competition were more about evaluating personnel than generating results. That is a good thing given the Rangers lost...
Kansas rips NCAA over scathing violation claims
LAWRENCE, Kan. — The University of Kansas received a notice of allegations from the NCAA on Monday that alleges significant violations within its storied men's basketball program, including a responsibility...
The Jets' schedule couldn't have broken better
When the Jets schedule was released last spring, the bye week coming in Week 4 seemed a bit early. Most teams prefer it to be either at the midpoint or...
Model protests Gucci's use of straitjackets during Milan show
A model in Gucci's Milan Fashion Week show staged an unplanned protest of the label's "offensive" use of straitjackets on Sunday, claiming at least one other model was so "disgusted...
Ex-Dallas cop who fatally shot neighbor was distracted by sexting: prosecutors
Prosecutors, on the first day of the trial, contend a former Dallas police officer accused of murdering a man who she wrongly believed was in her own apartment was distracted...