May 20, 2021
Blinken says United States no longer looking to buy Greenland
May 20, 2021 | 11:46pmSecretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed that the US is no longer looking to purchase Greenland, previously eyed by former President Donald Trump during his presidency.
The final NBA playoff spot in the East is set
May 20, 2021 | 11:42pmThe Washington Wizards blew out the Indiana Pacers 142-115 to clinch the final Eastern Conference playoff spot.
Nets pushing vaccines in playoff ticket policy
May 20, 2021 | 11:39pmNets CEO John Abbamondi wouldn’t say how many fans would be allowed in Barclays Center for Saturday’s playoff opener versus Boston, but he wants them to be vaccinated.
MLB All-Star found guilty of sexual assault after sex with 13-year-old girl
May 20, 2021 | 11:22pmFormer Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Felipe Vazquez was found guilty of sexual assault charges from having sex with a 13-year-old girl in 2017, reports said Thursday.
Six House GOPers hit with $500 fine for going without masks in chamber
May 20, 2021 | 11:02pmSix House Republicans have been fined $500 for going maskless in the chamber -- with two members docked the cash after they trashed letters warning them to follow rules about...
'It was a mistake': Chris Cuomo apologizes on-air for advising Andrew on scandal
May 20, 2021 | 10:44pmCNN host Chris Cuomo apologized on air Thursday night for advising his older brother Gov. Andrew Cuomo on handling his sexual harassment scandal.
Long Island smoke shop owner found murdered in his store
May 20, 2021 | 10:43pmFamily members were concerned when they couldn't get a hold of Kinshuk Patel, who was found killed in his Suffolk Country store. He leaves behind a wife and two kids.
'His paper babies': COVID victim leaves family baseball cards worth $20M
May 20, 2021 | 10:43pmA Florida doctor who died from COVID-19 complications in January left his family a lot of baseball cards worth $20 million.
Strife of the party: Divided Dems in 2022 danger
May 20, 2021 | 10:33pmWhile the media pay relentless attention to the intraparty GOP squabble over Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, the average American might not even be aware that the Democrats are facing a...
Soon-Shiong almost forgot the Tribune takeover vote is May 21
May 20, 2021 | 10:28pmThe fate of Tribune Publishing hangs in the balance, but Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, the LA Times owner who is also the second largest shareholder in the newspaper chain that includes...
This Net hoping to guide team to a title that eluded him
May 20, 2021 | 10:24pmSteve Nash's playing resume includes a lot of accoloades, but it's as a coach he'll have a shot at a long-awaiting NBA championship.
'Sick to my stomach': NHL star stretchered off ice after scary collision
May 20, 2021 | 10:18pmToronto captain John Tavares, a former Islander, was taken off the ice on a stretcher after a collision early in Game 1 of the Maple Leafs' first-round playoff matchup with...
Islanders lose crucial Game 3 after rally falls short
May 20, 2021 | 10:04pmThe Islanders rallied in the third but came up short in a 5-4 Game 3 loss to the Penguins that saw its fair share of fights.
Barry Meier's book excerpt in the New York Times raises eyebrows
May 20, 2021 | 10:00pmThe paper neglected to mention that Meier is also the spouse of Times business editor Ellen Pollock.
Phil Mickelson put on show in first round of PGA Championship
May 20, 2021 | 9:51pmPhil Mickelson shot an opening round 2-under 70 on Thursday and is just three shots off the lead after the first round of the PGA Championship.
Superstar golfer revived career with help of trash-talking Michael Jordan
May 20, 2021 | 9:39pmIt doesn’t seem like that long ago when life was pretty much perfect for Rickie Fowler.
Teen digs homey backyard cave after fight with parents
May 20, 2021 | 9:37pmThat's one way to cool off after a spat. Andres Canto, now 20 years old, started digging his own retreat underground when he was 14. The cave now is equipped...
'Sure': McCarthy says he'd tell Jan. 6 commission about Trump phone call
May 20, 2021 | 9:35pmHouse Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy signaled Thursday that he'd be willing to detail his phone conversation with then-President Donald Trump during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Army trainee who hijacked bus full of kids has tried to escape jail twice
May 20, 2021 | 9:22pmA former Army trainee who tried to escape boot camp by hijacking a school bus full of children has tried to escape custody twice since his arrest, authorities said Thursday.
Mets star passes key rehab test with flying colors
May 20, 2021 | 9:16pmJacob deGrom let loose Thursday, and to the eye the results were encouraging.
What John Davidson did and did not say about Rangers' exit
May 20, 2021 | 8:51pmJohn Davidson quickly landed back with the Blue Jackets after being dismissed by the Rangers, and believes he left the team is a good place.
Man allegedly beats girlfriend to death with potted plant at NJ assisted living home
May 20, 2021 | 8:51pmDeymis Jimenez allegedly killed his girlfriend on camera at Meadow View Care Center in Monroe, New Jersey.
Canadian golfer storms to lead in PGA Championship
May 20, 2021 | 8:40pmCanadian Corey Conners fired a 5-under 67 Thursday to grab the lead in the PGA Championship.
Kirsten Gillibrand 'definitely' wants to run for president again
May 20, 2021 | 8:39pmAfter announcing a bid for president in March 2019 but failing to make headway, New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said she would run for the nation's top executive again.
The week in whoppers: Iron Dome lunacy, the NYT's data fail and more
May 20, 2021 | 8:35pmDiary of disturbing disinformation and dangerous delusions: This ‘analysis’: The Washington Post's Iron Dome argument defies logic. We say: Try to follow the logic here: Author Yigal Levy seems to...
Yankees' great mashing homers in Central Park softball
May 20, 2021 | 8:34pmEx-Yankees hurler CC Sabathia is now playing rec-league softball in Central Park, mashing towering home runs and taking photos with opponents.
Pro-Israel demonstrators targeted in NYC's Diamond District with fists — and fireworks
May 20, 2021 | 8:32pmPro-Israel and pro-Palestine protesters could be seen brawling in Times Square Thursday, videos showed.
Ex-FBI chief gave $100K to Biden grandkid trust as he sought 'future work': Hunter emails
May 20, 2021 | 8:28pmFormer FBI Director Louis Freeh gave $100,000 to a trust for two of President Biden's grandchildren as he sought to pursue "some very good and profitable matters" emails revealed.
Nets' biggest playoff nemesis is much closer to home
May 20, 2021 | 8:22pmThe Celtics? The Celtics have a famous name. They have a famous uniform. They have the winking leprechaun, and the parquet floor. The Celtics have an awfully crowded ceiling at...
Universal Hip Hop Museum brings rap legends to The Bronx
May 20, 2021 | 8:15pmThe Universal Hip Hop Museum had its groundbreaking ceremony along the Harlem River on Thursday featuring such NYC rap legends as LL Cool J, Nas, Fat Joe and Grandmaster Flash.
Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On' turns 50 — secrets behind the hit album
May 20, 2021 | 8:03pmFifty years after Marvin Gaye's masterpiece dropped on May 21, 1971, the groundbreaking LP, which remains Motown's best-selling album, is more relevant than ever.
US Sen. Ron Wyden boosts chipmakers while his wife buys their shares
May 20, 2021 | 7:59pmWhile a US senator has been pushing legislation to boost the nation's semiconductor industry, his wife -- who happens to own the Strand Bookstore in Manhattan -- has been cleaning...
Encouraging Yankees sign starting to emerge
May 20, 2021 | 7:56pmOne day after Corey Kluber's no-hitter, when the Yankees needed to find a way to come down from Cloud 9, the ball and the moment belonged to Domingo German.
Motorcyclist, passenger survive horrific hit-and-run crash caught on video
May 20, 2021 | 7:52pmHorrifying video shows the moment a motorcyclist and rider smashed into a car with so much force that someone's shoe was sent flying into a nearby parking lot. A security...
Knicks focusing on shutting down emerging superstar
May 20, 2021 | 7:50pmThe Knicks had success slowing down Hawks star Trae Young in the regular season, but that also will have to be the case in this first-round playoff series which begins...
The rich and powerful thrived as the rest of us suffered in the year of lockdowns
May 20, 2021 | 7:45pmIt’s been over a year since “two weeks to slow the spread,” and the pandemic is finally dragging to a finish. Cases are down, herd immunity has more or less arrived,...
Mexican police find bones, women's clothing under floor of murder suspect
May 20, 2021 | 7:41pmMexican police discovered bones and women's clothing under the floor of a murder suspect, raising suspicions that he might be a serial killer.
Masked singe-r: Mayoral candidate torches face coverings in NYC
May 20, 2021 | 7:36pmRepublican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa said it felt "great" to burn masks outside Empire Steakhouse in Manhattan. A restaurant owner on Long Island also burned the protective face coverings.
Nets broadcaster's courage puts Kyrie Irving to shame
May 20, 2021 | 7:32pmNets voice Chris Carrino for years has suffered from FSHD, but still sounds excited when Kyrie Irving actually deigns to suit up.
Psaki won't say if evidence disproves COVID Wuhan lab leak theory
May 20, 2021 | 7:25pmRepublicans from the House Intelligence Committee released a report claiming COVID-19 could've started from a leak from a Wuhan lab. The White House has not confirmed or denied any evidence...
Speculation swirls over editor's replacement at NY Times Styles
May 20, 2021 | 7:22pmA month after Choire Sicha's puzzling departure from the top of the New York Times Styles section for an ill-defined role in a newsletter unit, speculation continues to swirl on...
Ex-Giants employee suing team over 'culture of violence in workplace'
May 20, 2021 | 7:20pmFormer New York Giants video director David Maltese is suing the football franchise over what he claims is a "culture of violence."
Corey Kluber's no-hitter validated Yankees scouts
May 20, 2021 | 7:18pmCorey Kluber's dominant performance was similiar to the form he showed off during a January workout -- one that spurred Yankees scouts to recommend signing him.
'It's a sensitive subject': Owner insists 9/11-themed bar isn't in poor taste
May 20, 2021 | 7:15pm"I get it, it's a sensitive subject," Bar 9Eleven owner Brent Johnson told The Post, insisting the name -- yes, after that 9/11 -- was never intended to offend.
On crime, Eric Adams remains head and shoulders above the mayoral pack
May 20, 2021 | 7:15pmNew York City's crime wave is getting worse each day and night. Wednesday night alone, two people were killed and at least nine others injured, as blood-soaked violence stretched across the city....
Rochester mayor says husband's coke and gun arrest is 'about politics'
May 20, 2021 | 7:14pmRochester Mayor Lovely Warren said Thursday that her husband's cocaine and firearms arrest was politically motivated.
Biden's pressure on Bibi contradicts his own words — and endangers Israel
May 20, 2021 | 7:05pmEven as we welcome the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, we worry that President Joe Biden's premature pressure on Jerusalem to stand down bodes ill for the future. Despite his...
How bestselling thriller author Harlan Coben is taking over Netflix
May 20, 2021 | 6:57pmFirst, Harlan Coben took over the thriller genre in fiction. Now, he’s conquering programming on Netflix. Fourteen of Coben's best-sellers will soon be on the streamer, including several adaptations of...
Wild One treats NY Post readers and their dogs to exclusive discount codes
May 20, 2021 | 6:55pmThese must-have items for Fido will make your life easier, as well as your dog's — and they're either $20 or 20% off.
Biden hails ceasefire, vows to rebuild Gaza and restock Israel's Iron Dome
May 20, 2021 | 6:53pmPresident Joe Biden spoke out in support of the ceasefire reached between Israel and Hamas and brokered by Egypt.
Byron Allen sues McDonald's for discrimination
May 20, 2021 | 6:52pmComedian-turned-media mogul Byron Allen has sued McDonald's for $10 billion in damages, alleging racial discrimination tied to its advertising practices. The head of Allen Media Group claims racial stereotyping...
Don't believe the spin: The GOP still has the upper hand
May 20, 2021 | 6:52pmRepublicans have had a brutal news cycle over the past month, between the ouster of Liz Cheney from leadership and the intraparty jousting over a?Jan. 6?commission. The overwhelming sense of...
Cubs president not happy about team's vaccination rate
May 20, 2021 | 6:48pmThe Cubs haven't reached the 85 percent vaccination threshold, and team president Jed Hoyer is not hiding his dissatisfaction.
Letters to the Editor — May 21, 2021
May 20, 2021 | 6:48pmThe Issue: New CDC guidelines that say it’s safe for the fully vaccinated to go maskless nearly everywhere. Now that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has unshackled the...
Cuomo's wacky new rules for kids at summer camps flout 'the science' yet again
May 20, 2021 | 6:44pmIn case a year of bare-bones schooling, limited or no time with friends and drastically curtailed or canceled activities and sports didn’t make the city’s kids suffer enough, Gov. Andrew...
The largest-recorded dollop of Viking dung will blow your mind
May 20, 2021 | 6:37pmScientists believe its producer ate mostly meat and bread and was likely a Viking, having lived in approximately the 9th century AD.
Another misbegotten 'reform' from the folks behind the no-bail law
May 20, 2021 | 6:37pmEven as violent crime surges in New York City and elsewhere across the state, the Legislature's "protect the criminals" caucus is pushing another "reform" in the spirit of the notorious...
New York's pro-Israel Dems bullied into silence by AOC, Jewish activists say
May 20, 2021 | 6:36pmAlexandria Ocasio Cortez has been a vocal critic of Israel during the recent violence. Leaders in the Jewish community have said other NY congressional leaders have not stepped up enough.
Atlantic City the perfect stand-in for town overrun by 'Army of the Dead'
May 20, 2021 | 6:21pmNeed an apocalyptic wasteland for your new zombie movie? Turns out, instead of building a set, Atlantic City, NJ, will do just fine. The seaside town has fallen on hard...
Feds seize 68 big cats from Tiger King Park
May 20, 2021 | 6:19pmThe cats were underweight, had worms and didn’t get enough food. There may still be other cats at the park subject to seizure, according to affidavits.
Chris Cuomo proves that nothing will get you fired from CNN if you're liberal
May 20, 2021 | 6:12pmIt came out that Chris Cuomo was helping brother Andrew Cuomo on conference calls advising him on his sexual harassment allegations. Kyle Smith writes that CNN is lacking in ethical...
Knicks' playoff crowd will be largest in NBA this season
May 20, 2021 | 6:12pmThe Knicks' 15,000-person capacity for Games 1 and 2 will be among the largest indoor crowds for a sporting event in North America since the pandemic
House ethics panel scraps $5K fines against reps who ducked security
May 20, 2021 | 6:04pmHouse Majority Whip James Clyburn and Rep. Hal Rogers won't have to pay any fines after their incidents with security screening in the Capitol building.
Mets showing fight despite insane injury toll
May 20, 2021 | 5:56pmThe Mets keep marching on, despite 14 players being on the IL.
Florida couple used doughnuts to lure bears — then sicced dogs on them for social media
May 20, 2021 | 5:54pmA Florida couple has admitted to using doughnuts to lure black bears and siccing packs of dogs on them to make barbaric social media videos.
By one vote, House passes $1.9B bill to boost Capitol security
May 20, 2021 | 5:50pmThe House of Representatives narrowly passed a Democrat-led $1.9 billion spending bill aimed at ramping up security at the Capitol in response to the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol...
Retired Patriots star shuts down Tom Brady reunion talk: 'One-team guy'
May 20, 2021 | 5:50pmRecently retired Patriots receiver Julian Edelman has no designs on playing with his former quarterback again.
Even Nets owner is surprised how quickly they turned into contenders
May 20, 2021 | 5:47pmBack when Joe Tsai bought 49 percent of the Nets from Mikhail Prokhorov in October 2017, they were coming off an NBA-worst 20-62 season.
Teen leaves newborn with stranger at NJ restaurant
May 20, 2021 | 5:46pmA 14-year-old abandoned a newborn at a Jersey City restaurant — claiming she'd just found the little girl, a report says.
Kamala Harris, not Biden, called king of Jordan to discuss Gaza ceasefire
May 20, 2021 | 5:40pmBiden has not spoken with the Arab nation's leader since Hamas began firing rockets last week from Gaza.
Lori Loughlin and hubby get permission to travel to Mexico
May 20, 2021 | 5:40pmLori Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, needed a judge to sign off on the travel because they are both still on supervised release.
Trump takes aim at 35 Republicans who voted to form Jan. 6 commission
May 20, 2021 | 5:32pmAfter the House passed a bill to open a commission into January's riot at the Capitol, former President Donald Trump blasted the 35 who were in favor of the legislation.
Robinhood seeks to democratize IPOs ahead of its own stock debut
May 20, 2021 | 5:30pmRobinhood wants to give amateur investors access to initial public offering shares ahead of its own planned IPO.
Google to open first physical store in Chelsea this summer
May 20, 2021 | 5:29pmAlphabet's Google said on Thursday it would open its first physical store in NYC this summer, mirroring a retail approach that has helped Apple rake in billions of dollars in the last two decades....
Hilton estate — from Paris Hilton's NSFW photoshoot — sells for $61.5M
May 20, 2021 | 5:26pmThe Hilton family homestead sold to an unknown buyer for $61.5 million on May 14.
What maligned Knicks guard had to say about his struggles
May 20, 2021 | 5:26pmIn the last seven games for the Knicks, Elfrid Payton has looked lost, averaging 2.7 points and shooting 24.2 percent.
DHS shutters two migrant detention centers amid abuse claims
May 20, 2021 | 5:24pmThe Department of Homeland Security announced that two immigrant detention centers run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Massachusetts and Georgia will be closed.
Journalists slam Chris Cuomo for advising Andrew
May 20, 2021 | 5:21pmJournalists across the nation slammed CNN anchor Chris Cuomo for advising his brother Gov. Andrew Cuomo on how to handle sexual harassment allegations against him.
All three leading men will return for 'Sex and the City' revival
May 20, 2021 | 5:19pmChris Noth, John Corbett and David Eigenberg are all signed on to reprise their roles in the "Sex and the City" reboot, "And Just Like That."
Members of New York Times union fight back over fee hikes
May 20, 2021 | 5:12pmThe News Guild of New York is running out of money even as it succeeds in its recent organizing drives. And now it's getting pushback on its plans to raise...
Kohl's spooks investors despite raised financial outlook
May 20, 2021 | 5:06pmKohl’s raised its financial outlook for the year on Thursday, after a solid rebound in the first quarter from the devastating impact of the pandemic. But those raised expectations fell...
Domingo German shines in Yankees’ second straight shutout
May 20, 2021 | 5:05pmDomingo German couldn’t match Corey Kluber’s history-making performance, but the right-hander gave the Yankees just what they needed again.
NBA fines Hawks coach $25K after Knicks rant
May 20, 2021 | 5:05pmNate McMillan’s rant earlier this week suggesting the NBA “wants and needs” the Knicks in the playoffs earned him a $25,000 fine from the league.
Ex-MTA accessibility czar leaked confidential info to contractor: watchdog
May 20, 2021 | 4:58pmAlex Elegudin leaked the impending decision on Curb Mobility's bid to operate taxis for disabled New Yorkers to a company exec, Jason Gross, in August 2020, IG Carolyn Pokorny said.
Carlos Ghosn gets $6M bill as Nissan-Mitsubishi case backfires
May 20, 2021 | 4:56pmFugitive former car executive Carlos Ghosn suffered a setback on Thursday when a Dutch court ordered him to repay 5 million euros ($6.1 million) in wages to Nissan and Mitsubishi in a case he...
Cher biopic's in the works, will be made by 'Mamma Mia' producers
May 20, 2021 | 4:47pmThe "Believe" singer said that her friend and Oscar winner Eric Roth — who also worked on "A Star Is Born" and "Forrest Gump" — will write the script.
Price is right: NYPD to offer cash for tips leading to illegal bikes, ATVs
May 20, 2021 | 4:37pmThe NYPD is trying a new way to crack down on the noisy nightmare of dirt bikes and ATVs in the city -- by offering $100 for tips to residents...
Missing Arkansas woman found wrapped in sheet under ex's mattress: cops
May 20, 2021 | 4:31pmA missing Arkansas woman has been found dead wrapped in a sheet under her ex-boyfriend's mattress, authorities said.
Cop stabbed in Westchester County in unprovoked attack
May 20, 2021 | 4:29pmA Dobbs Ferry police officer was stabbed and seriously injured in an unprovoked attack.
Fauci says people are 'misinterpreting' CDC's new indoor mask guidance
May 20, 2021 | 4:27pmDr. Anthony Fauci admitted that the public is confused about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new guidance allowing vaccinated Americans to go mask-free in most places -- saying...
Mayoral candidate McGuire proposes tripling funding for treatment of mentally ill
May 20, 2021 | 4:15pmMayoral candidate Ray McGuire would more than triple the current funding to oversee mandatory treatment of dangerously mentally ill people if he was elected to lead City Hall.
Martha Stewart reveals her secret 'thirst trap' techniques
May 20, 2021 | 4:10pmNearly a year after her smoldering poolside selfie broke the internet, the ageless bombshell has revealed how to make the ultimate "thirst trap" snap: By looking hot and, of course,...
Israeli security cabinet agrees to cease-fire with Hamas in Gaza
May 20, 2021 | 4:08pmIsrael and Hamas announced a cease-fire in Gaza on Thursday, aiming to bring to an end more than 10 days of devastating hostilities. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said his...
President Biden denounces anti-Asian hate crimes, signs bill into law
May 20, 2021 | 4:06pmIn a rare moment of public emotion, President Biden grew visibly angry when discussing racial discrimination before signing a new federal hate crimes bill designed to launch a federal crackdown.
Mets need high-priced stars to figure it out: Sherman
May 20, 2021 | 4:05pmTwo of the Mets' high-priced offseason acquisitions are also a source of the team's biggest offensive failures.
Sick scam: Woman accused of lying about cancer to collect $15K in donations
May 20, 2021 | 4:03pmA Georgia woman allegedly lied about having terminal cancer to swindle people out of thousands of dollars -- even shaving her head as part of the scam, police said.
Brooks Koepka, Keegan Bradley make early moves at PGA Championship
May 20, 2021 | 3:59pmBrooks Koepka and Keegan Bradley were among a tightly packed PGA Championship leaderboard after the early tee times at a windy Ocean Course.
Google searches for fake vax cards spiked after CDC eased restrictions
May 20, 2021 | 3:49pmData shows that online searches for fake COVID-19 vaccination cards have increased after new mask guidelines were released by the CDC.
Feds seized 18 devices from Rudy Giuliani and his employees in April raid
May 20, 2021 | 3:38pmA public filing had previously been redacted and didn't show the number of devices obtained by the feds. An unredacted version shows that there was a covert warrant executed before...
Fortune cookies scored people $400M in lottery winnings, study finds
May 20, 2021 | 3:29pmA survey by a fortune cookie company has revealed that at least 146 lottery winners between 2004 and 2021 chose their lucky numbers based on their cookie's advice.
The truth about Matthew Perry's legendary drunk night with M. Night Shyamalan
May 20, 2021 | 3:28pmIt was an M. Night to remember: "Friends" star had a wildly drunken encounter with the "Sixth Sense" director about two decades ago — and now it's a Hollywood legend.
White House forced to defend Biden delay in calling Egypt's Sisi about Gaza
May 20, 2021 | 3:24pmWhite House Press Secretary Jen Psaki was put on the defensive over President Biden's delay in calling Egypt's president.
De Blasio announces new vax sites at Bronx Zoo, Brooklyn Children's Museum
May 20, 2021 | 3:18pmThe city is opening COVID-19 vaccination sites at all-ages Big Apple attractions including the Brooklyn Children’s Museum and the Bronx Zoo to encourage families to get the jab.
Man shot with son, 8, in Queens is gang member with rap sheet: cops
May 20, 2021 | 3:11pmThe 39-year-old dad, Tyshawn Moses, has been collared 23 times and has a known affiliation to the Nine Trey Gangsters and the Real Ryte gang, according to police sources.
JuJu Smith-Schuster hears your criticism
May 20, 2021 | 3:09pmAfter a drama-filled 2020 season, JuJu Smith-Schuster is all about ball, and dead-set on proving his critics wrong.
Netanyahu says drone shot down by Israel was armed, launched by Iran
May 20, 2021 | 3:05pmBenjamin Netanyahu displayed fragments of the aerial weapon during a news conference in Jerusalem with Germany's foreign minister, Heiko Maas, according to reports.
Colorado bus driver fired for slapping girl who refused to wear a mask
May 20, 2021 | 3:02pmThe bus driver is facing misdemeanor charges including harassment, assault causing injury and child abuse -- and was also fired from his job.
Yankees star's return from COVID made more memorable by no-hitter
May 20, 2021 | 2:57pmGleyber Torres’ long-anticipated return to the Yankees lineup from the COVID IL on Wednesday was especially memorable.
The best local designers from this year's CLOSEUP show
May 20, 2021 | 2:56pmGet ready for your CLOSEUP all you interior design fans.
Brotherly flub: Chris Cuomo advised Andrew on how to handle sex scandal
May 20, 2021 | 2:53pmCNN anchor Chris Cuomo advised his big brother Gov. Andrew Cuomo and senior members of his staff on how to handle mounting sexual harassment allegations.
Colombia protests stretch into fourth week
May 20, 2021 | 2:42pmColombia's wave of anti-government protests entered their fourth week on Wednesday, as unions, student groups and others turned out at marches to demand social change amid intermittent talks between the...
Cycling champion killed while training by suspected drunk driver
May 20, 2021 | 2:42pmInglis was hit Sunday morning near Denver while riding by a car that drifted into the bike lane, the Denver Post reported. She was taken to a hospital, where she...
NYC's new floating park is a marvel
May 20, 2021 | 2:42pmNew Yorkers deserved a miracle after all we’ve been through. Little Island proves that one man’s vision can prevail against odds and that even after the darkest winter, spring will...
Bette Midler announces 'Hocus Pocus 2' is coming — but you'll have to wait
May 20, 2021 | 2:39pmWith a cauldron of new potions and plot lines brewing, the trio of award-winning witches are teaming up to reprise their roles as the sorcerous Sanderson sisters in the sequel.
NJ judge legally recognizes 'friends with benefits' protections
May 20, 2021 | 2:33pmBooty callers everywhere can rejoice: A New Jersey judge legally recognized friends with benefits, ruling they fall under Fourth Amendment protection after a man was caught with drugs at the...
Celeb lawyer Murray Richman lists NYC duplex for $1.5M
May 20, 2021 | 2:32pmStop, drop, shut 'em down, open up and shop: This duplex owned by DMX's former legal eagle is going for $1.55 million.
Woman attacked teacher and students in school — then started stripping, cops say
May 20, 2021 | 2:30pmStudents were forced to evacuate the class, while staffers reportedly locked the woman inside the room.
The first look at Tim Tebow in a Jaguars jersey
May 20, 2021 | 2:25pmThe first official look at Tim Tebow in a Jaguars jersey is here. Just hours after he signed a one-year contract as a tight end on Thursday, videos of Tebow in...
I'd rather die than go back, Moroccan migrant boy tells Spanish soldier
May 20, 2021 | 2:23pmThe boy who used empty plastic bottles to swim to Spain's North African enclave.
Should you wear sunscreen when you're working from home?
May 20, 2021 | 2:16pmIt’s a question many are wondering as the days get longer and the weather heats up.
MLB manager had epic meltdown while getting ejected
May 20, 2021 | 2:15pmDave Martinez gave his best Lou PIniella impersonation Wednesday night.
NYC developer Craig Rosenman lists $8M Brooklyn spread
May 20, 2021 | 2:15pmA Manhattan escape while stilll enjoying its scapes!
The best NYC food businesses to emerge from the pandemic
May 20, 2021 | 2:12pmWhen life gave chef Lisa Costa lemons in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic, she started a bakery out of her home kitchen in Queens and made lemon-blueberry scones. The pastry...
Stephen King says J.K. Rowling 'canceled' him after he supported trans women
May 20, 2021 | 2:11pmStephen King has revealed that J.K. Rowling blocked him when he stood up for the transgender community.
Greek villages, monasteries evacuated as fire damages homes
May 20, 2021 | 2:08pmThe fire gutted and damaged dozens of houses as it tore through rugged terrain, burning more than 5,000 hectares of forest.
Twitter resumes letting users apply for blue check marks after years-long freeze
May 20, 2021 | 2:07pmTwitter users can once again apply to be verified after a years-long freeze on public submissions for the site's blue check marks, though the company said only "notable" users would be...
Upstate NY mayor's husband part of 'mid-level' drug ring: officials
May 20, 2021 | 2:05pmTimothy Granison, the husband of Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren was allegedly peddling cocaine as part of a "mid-level" drug ring in the city, officials said Thursday.
Mets' $40 million man already losing grip on starting job
May 20, 2021 | 1:56pmThe one position the Mets clearly had to upgrade from last season is still a work in progress.
Gov. Cuomo calls grieving critics of his $5M COVID book deal 'stupid'
May 20, 2021 | 1:56pmDuring a news conference in Buffalo, Gov. Andrew Cuomo was asked by a reporter to respond to the "allegations out there that you made money on the backs of dead...
Historic 'fairy tale' house asks $3.9M in Hudson Valley
May 20, 2021 | 1:56pmThe Upper Nyack estate, built in the Queen Anne Victorian style, is a cacophony of turrets, color, stained glass windows and multiple balconies jutting out at different angles — all...
Manhunt launched for anti-lockdown sniper who threatened virologist
May 20, 2021 | 1:48pmBelgian police have launched a manhunt for Corporal Jurgen Conings, a heavily-armed soldier who threatened a virologist supportive of COVID-19 vaccines and restrictions.
Even Clayton Kershaw thinks MLB has a no-hitter problem
May 20, 2021 | 1:42pmBaseball has a problem – and even the players that are gaining an advantage acknowledge it. Already this year, there have been six no-hitters – seven if you count Madison...
Watch bodycam footage showing cops stun, punch and drag black man before his death —Warning: Graphic content
May 20, 2021 | 1:41pmNewly released bodycam video shows a black man being stunned, dragged and punched by Louisiana state troopers before he died in custody following a high-speed chase. “I’m your brother! I’m...
Andrew Yang is stumped by basic questions about NYPD reforms
May 20, 2021 | 1:40pmAndrew Yang says he's the mayoral candidate to lead the NYPD "into the 21st century," but he couldn't answer basic questions about the department's two most important reforms over the...
Oatly stock soars with projected IPO value of over $10 billion
May 20, 2021 | 1:37pmThe stock began trading at $22.12 about 30 percent above the IPO price.
NYC woman allegedly butchered by ex had a restraining order against him
May 20, 2021 | 1:19pmAlayna Hardy, 27, was in her apartment on East 115th Street Wednesday evening around 8:45 p.m. when her ex, Fernando Munera, 26, showed up in violation of an order of...
Check out Channing Tatum's lush, post-divorce home with serene vibe
May 20, 2021 | 1:17pmPegged as a "secluded retreat," the three-bedroom, three-bathroom home features an open kitchen, a dining area with stone walls and a family room with a brick wood-burning fireplace.
Joan Collins sells NYC pad with 16 closets worthy of 'Dynasty' for $2M
May 20, 2021 | 1:16pmLucky duck 'Dynasty' -- someone scrounged up $2M to buy Joan Collins' posh Dorchester home.
Morgan Stanley boss James Gorman anoints possible successors
May 20, 2021 | 1:10pmMorgan Stanley chief executive James Gorman named longtime deputies Ted Pick and Andy Saperstein as co-presidents -- setting up a race to succeed him at the helm of the Wall...
Podcast: Corey Kluber's brilliant night
May 20, 2021 | 1:03pmOn the latest episode of the "Pinstripe Pod," the crew discusses Corey Kluber's no-hitter, the Yankees' first since 1999.
Tennessee lawmakers fuming after DHS reportedly snuck in migrants during 'the dead of night'
May 20, 2021 | 1:02pmIn videos obtained by a local station, multiple planes carrying the minors could be seen arriving at Wilson Air Center in Chattanooga in the middle of the night.
BBC used 'deceitful behavior' to land bombshell Princess Diana interview
May 20, 2021 | 12:56pmThe BBC used “deceitful behavior” to get Princess Diana to agree to her bombshell 1995 interview about cheating in her royal marriage, an investigation has found.
New youth soccer initiative offers 'free football for all' in NYC
May 20, 2021 | 12:49pmNew York kids can get their kicks for free this spring. Fidelis Care has teamed up with the New York City Football Club and the Eastern New York Youth Soccer...
Darwin’s Arch loses its top due to erosion in Galapagos
May 20, 2021 | 12:44pmThe rock structure is not accessible by land and is a popular spot for scuba divers.
Man slashed across arm, stomach in latest NYC subway attack
May 20, 2021 | 12:44pmThe violent encounter unfolded around 5 a.m. on the northbound 4 train at the Fulton Street stop in Manhattan.
Why have there been so many no-hitters this year?
May 20, 2021 | 12:43pmSuddenly, the league is two no-hitters away from breaking the modern record for no-hitters in a season.
Tense video reveals an Israeli 'roof knock' before destroying Gaza building
May 20, 2021 | 12:41pmDramatic video captured the moment a building in north Gaza was hit by an Israeli “roof knock” bomb – giving residents the chance to escape before the structure was destroyed...
'I prayed for him': Asian American woman who was brutally beaten says she forgives attacker
May 20, 2021 | 12:40pmVilma Kari, the Asian American woman whose brutal, caught-on-camera beatdown in Manhattan shocked the nation says she forgives her homeless attacker -- but is still healing emotionally.
Chinese authorities order video denials by Uighurs of abuses
May 20, 2021 | 12:39pmA text obtained by the AP shows that the videos are part of a government campaign that raises questions about the willingness of those filmed.
MLB All-Star's sexual assault trial reveals 'slave' messages with teen
May 20, 2021 | 12:38pmThe accuser testified on Monday that she and Vazquez had sex in his car in 2017 outside of her Pittsburgh-area home a few weeks before her 14th birthday
Marc Anthony finally sells massive Miami-area mansion
May 20, 2021 | 12:34pmThe new owner gets 12 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms and two powder rooms. Set on a corner lot, the property spans 1.3 acres and has more than 480 feet of water...
Israel reportedly agrees to cease-fire with Hamas in talks with Egypt
May 20, 2021 | 12:32pmPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to convene the security cabinet to discuss the terms for the agreement.
New research says war, climate displaced tens of millions in 2020
May 20, 2021 | 12:31pmStorms and floods, as well as both protracted and new conflicts, have driven up the figures that have been growing for more than a decade.
Pro-Palestinian mob attacks Jewish patrons at restaurant: report
May 20, 2021 | 12:27pmJewish diners at Los Angeles restaurant Sushi Fumi were assaulted by a pro-Palestinian mob, that Mayor Eric Garcetti called an "organized, anti-Semitic attack," according to a report.
Chris Rock rips cancel culture for 'disrespecting' audiences
May 20, 2021 | 12:20pmChris Rock told Power 105.1's "The Breakfast Club" Monday that the real fear of getting canceled has made people become "safe" and has lead to a rise in "unfunny" entertainment.
It's a bird, it's a pain: why today's superheroes behave so badly
May 20, 2021 | 12:19pmWith great power comes great irresponsibility: Now that superheroes have reached peak pop-culture saturation, paint-by-numbers crusaders aren’t cutting it anymore. A slew of current shows have opted to shoot bolts...
Hungarian woman with COVID awakes from coma to find she's a mother
May 20, 2021 | 12:19pmShe was heavily pregnant when she was diagnosed with COVID-19 late last year and was sent home to quarantine.
NYers who get vaccinated next week could win millions in latest Cuomo promo
May 20, 2021 | 12:17pmNew Yorkers who get the shot at state-run sties next week will have a chance to win $5 million through a “Vax and Scratch” lottery, Cuomo announced Thursday.
Lego reveals first LGBTQ-themed set 'Everyone is Awesome'
May 20, 2021 | 12:14pmThe new model features 11 buildable, colorful figures, inspired by the rainbow flag.
Co-founder of TikTok parent to step down as CEO, admits he lacks skills of 'ideal manager'
May 20, 2021 | 12:13pmZhang Yiming fellow co-founder, Liang Rubo, will take over as CEO of ByteDance, which owns a slate of entertainment and news apps in China and other countries, in addition to...
'RHONY' star scoops up waterfront Hamptons condo
May 20, 2021 | 11:50amJillin' and chillin' in the Hamptons: After a lengthy search, Zarin found an ugly ducking (Sag Harbor's version of that, anyway) and turned it into a beautiful swan.
‘Seinfeld’ writer dishes on what conspiracy Kramer would be into today
May 20, 2021 | 11:48amLarry Charles pointed out that Kramer's anti-elitist streak may have also landed him on the opposite end of the conspiracy theory spectrum — as an Antifa member.
Apple made at least $100 million off 'Fortnite' fees, trial reveals
May 20, 2021 | 11:46amApple made at least $100 million off commissions from Fortnite during the two-and-a-half years the game was available on the App Store, an Apple executive revealed during an ongoing antitrust...
HHS announces $3B to address pandemic-related mental health issues
May 20, 2021 | 11:42amThe American Rescue Plan funding will go to block grant programs, with $1.5 billion each allocated to the Community Mental Health Services block grant program and Substance Abuse Prevention and...
Yankees great obliterates Tony La Russa: 'Shouldn't be f--king managing that team'
May 20, 2021 | 11:41amCC Sabathia didn't sugarcoat his feelings on the Tony La Russa saga with the White Sox.
Lawyer shares her experience as a victim of revenge porn
May 20, 2021 | 11:36amWhen attorney Kimberley Facey argues cases before the Supreme Court of Jamaica, she is always terrified someone in the room has seen her performing oral sex.
Bernie blockade: Sanders follows AOC's lead to stop Israel arms sale
May 20, 2021 | 11:31amSen. Bernie Sanders is taking a page out of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's book by introducing a resolution Thursday to block the US sale of $735 million in weapons to Israel...
Biden to host anti-Trump S. Korea president for talk about Kim Jong Un
May 20, 2021 | 11:28amPresident Biden on Friday will host South Korean President Moon Jae-in for meetings focused on North Korea's nuclear-armed tyrant Kim Jong Un. Moon, who recently sparred with former President Donald...
How one social media platform is being used to incite violence between Israelis and Palestinians
May 20, 2021 | 11:15amEven before the latest hostilities in East Jerusalem and the West Bank, tensions between the two sides have played out on TikTok -- which has about 732 million members, the...
Murdered boy's family rips dad's girlfriend for trying to 'gain financially' from death
May 20, 2021 | 11:14amPatty Seagroves -- whose sister is Cash Gernon's mom, Melinda -- said that they were unaware that the boy and his twin brother had been living with the woman, Monica...
Ford unveils electric pickup truck F-150 Lightning
May 20, 2021 | 11:06amFord revealed the electric version of its most popular pickup truck at an event in Michigan on Wednesday night, saying that it expects the so-called F-150 Lightning to hit the...
Stranger pushes elderly woman to ground in attempted robbery, video shows
May 20, 2021 | 11:04amThe 71-year-old victim was on Boston Road near Fenton Avenue in Laconia at 7 p.m. last Friday when the suspect pulled an unknown object from his pants pocket and demanded...
Bravo brokers Ryan Serhant and Fredrik Eklund face off on 14th St.
May 20, 2021 | 11:04amIt’s the Million Dollar smackdown: These bros took "Attack the Block" a little too seriously.
These are the best 10 countries for remote workers
May 20, 2021 | 11:03amOf the top 10 countries for remote workers, seven were in Southeast Asia.
Amazon.com faces five new racial, gender bias lawsuits
May 20, 2021 | 10:55amThe women, ages 23 to 64, accused Amazon of favoring men over women in career growth.
Microsoft to finally kill web browser Internet Explorer
May 20, 2021 | 10:53amMicrosoft announced that the current version of Internet Explorer will no longer be supported on consumer versions of Windows 10 from June 15, 2022.
IHOP to launch new restaurant chain focused on takeout and delivery
May 20, 2021 | 10:50amThe 62-year-old pancake chain is dusting off its plans for a concept it originally announced in 2019 -- Flip’d -- opening the first location in the Big Apple this summer.
Yankees pitcher's emotionless reaction to his no-hitter stuns fans
May 20, 2021 | 10:42amKluber was stoned-faced while discussing his stellar performance after the game.
Get ready for sex-crazed zombie cicadas known as 'flying salt shakers of death'
May 20, 2021 | 10:41amA psychedelic fungus that eats away the genitals of cicadas turns them sex-mad to help spread it further -- and the zombie insects are reportedly expected among Brood X that...
John Daly opens PGA Championship with unbelievable shot
May 20, 2021 | 10:37amIn case you needed a reminder, John Daly is still better at golf than most of the world. Daly opened up the PGA Championship on Thursday by holing out from...
Amy's Baking Company owner: How I survived Gordon Ramsay's 'Nightmare'
May 20, 2021 | 10:28amIn 2013, Amy and Salomon “Samy” Bouzaglo had a very public meltdown both on TV and social media when their restaurant became the only one in the history of the...
Twitter finds its AI tends to crop out black people, men from photos
May 20, 2021 | 10:16amThe study by three of its machine learning researchers was conducted after user criticism.
Save up to 52% off these 10 Dell, Acer, Lenovo Chromebooks
May 20, 2021 | 10:07amWho doesn’t want a little upgrade to their tech? Given how much time we spend working these days, having a newer computer can make your life so much easier. And...
Top language app Babbel’s price just dropped to $179
May 20, 2021 | 10:03amThe way Babbel works is by giving you 10-15-minute “bite-sized” lessons so you can easily incorporate them into your busy (or not-so-busy) schedule.
Evidence shows COVID-19 originated from Chinese lab leak: House GOP
May 20, 2021 | 10:03amRepublicans on the House Intelligence Committee say there is "significant circumstantial evidence" that the coronavirus originated from a leak at China's Wuhan Institute of Virology.
Chris Rock has some divorce advice for John Mulaney
May 20, 2021 | 9:57am"You should get this guy — he'll get you your money," said Chris Rock, who infamously lost a huge chunk of his $70 million fortune during his own divorce battle.
LeBron James was 'seeing three rims' while sinking insane game-winner
May 20, 2021 | 9:51amLeBron James came up clutch in the Lakers 103-100 win over the Warriors in Wednesday's play-in game. After being poked in the eye by Warriors forward Draymond Green, James hit...
Disturbing video shows man getting punched in unprovoked attack on street
May 20, 2021 | 9:46amAn unhinged man punched a 67-year-old stranger in the face on a Queens street, disturbing video released Thursday by cops shows.
Elderly woman punched while getting off bus in unprovoked Queens attack
May 20, 2021 | 9:26amA man punched a 75-year-old woman in the face in an unprovoked attack as she got off a Queens bus, cops said early Thursday. The elderly victim had just stepped...
Kentaro Miura, creator of Japanese 'Berserk' manga, dead at 54
May 20, 2021 | 8:56amMiura was a “master artist and storyteller," his reps announced in a statement. "He will be greatly missed. Our condolences go out to his family and loved ones.”
Israel unleashes more airstrikes as pressure for a cease-fire mounts
May 20, 2021 | 8:53amIsrael carried out another series of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Thursday as it pushed ahead amid calls from the US to wind down the offensive.
Spanish guard joining Knicks just before NBA playoffs
May 20, 2021 | 8:41amWhether Vildoza actually will wear it in a playoff game this season is unclear. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said Vildoza’s signing is more of “a summer thing.’’
Unemployment claims continue to fall as states slash extra benefits
May 20, 2021 | 8:40amThe number of Americans seeking new unemployment benefits continued to drop last week, the feds said Thursday, as a slew of states move to slash the pandemic-boosted payments. Initial worker...
The Jaguars' Tim Tebow experiment starts immediately
May 20, 2021 | 8:36amTebow will join the team Thursday to participate in their offseason program, according to the report.
Eric Adams, Corey Johnson pick up endorsements in mayor, comptroller races
May 20, 2021 | 8:33amThe 30,000-member Home Healthcare Workers of America on Thursday threw its weight behind Adams, the current Brooklyn borough president, in the hotly contested Democratic primary for mayor.
Diego Maradona caretakers reportedly being charged with premeditated murder
May 20, 2021 | 8:21amDiego Maradona's death initially sparked a manslaughter probe, but was upgraded to murder after an investigation showed his care was "plagued by deficiencies and irregularities," officials said.
Paige Spiranac channels 'Happy Gilmore' in impressive video
May 20, 2021 | 8:14amTeeing off, Happy Gilmore – er, Paige Spiranac. With the 2021 NHL Playoffs officially underway, the Instagram golf sensation channeled Adam Sandler's beloved golfer on the green, trying out his...
Bet on the veteran ace in this NL showdown
May 20, 2021 | 8:00amWe cashed when the Pirates jumped Johnny Cueto last Saturday but we will back him and the surprising good Giants.
Girl who fought off kidnapper helped catch suspect thanks to 'Law & Order'
May 20, 2021 | 7:52amThe 11-year-old Florida girl seen on shocking video fighting off a knife-wielding man reportedly knew to leave blue slime evidence on her would-be kidnapper thanks to watching "Law & Order:...
Apollo co-founder Josh Harris to step down, will remain on board
May 20, 2021 | 7:40amPrivate equity firm Apollo announced Thursday that co-founder Josh Harris will step down from his day-to-day role at the company, but keep his seat on the board of directors.
Knife-wielding man who allegedly tried to kidnap girl appears in court
May 20, 2021 | 7:02amA Florida judge set a $1 million bond on Jared Paul Stanga for the attempted kidnapping of a 11-year-old girl, who went viral after footage showed the girl fighting off...
Baby staring contest fail: 'He's so good!'
May 20, 2021 | 6:55amStaring contest ... go! A baby with piercing blue eyes defeated a stranger in this impromptu no-blinking battle at a restaurant in Orangeville, Utah. Subscribe to our YouTube!
One Yankee 'was not calm at all' during Corey Kluber's no-hitter
May 20, 2021 | 2:50amYankees catcher Kyle Higashioka said he "was not calm at all" during Corey Kluber's no-hit outing.
7 shot, 2 killed in wild night of violence in NYC
May 20, 2021 | 2:40amA string of violent crimes plagued New York City on Wednesday night involving multiple shootings and stabbings, which left two people dead, prompting a response from the NYPD's Sergeants Benevolent...
Yankees' utility man makes two key plays on no-hit night
May 20, 2021 | 2:32amYankees utility man Tyler Wade came up big in two key instances during Corey Kluber's no-hit game in the Bombers' 2-0 win over the Rangers on Wednesday night.
Yankees lose another outfielder to injury
May 20, 2021 | 2:16amThe Yankees lost another outfielder on Wednesday night as Ryan LaMarre was forced to exit the game with a right hamstring injury.
Woman, 54, randomly slashed at subway station
May 20, 2021 | 1:39amA 54-year-old woman was transported to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries after she was ambushed in blindsided attack by a 22-year-old man.
LeBron James' heave sends Lakers into playoffs
May 20, 2021 | 1:03amLeBron James hits a desperation 3-pointer to lead the Lakers to a 103-100 playoff-clinching win over the Warriors in Thursday night's play-in game in Los Angeles.
Yankee's no-hitter still 'special' despite sudden trend
May 20, 2021 | 12:10amCorey Kluber's no-hitter in the Yankees' 2-0 win over the Rangers may not be uncommon this season, but it's still special, The Post's Ken Davidoff writes.
Woman fatally stabbed by ex-boyfriend who broke into her Harlem apartment
May 20, 2021 | 12:07amA woman was fatally stabbed by her ex-boyfriend inside her Manhattan apartment on Wednesday night, police and sources said.
Hurting Mets star suddenly a new worry in injury crisis
May 20, 2021 | 12:05amPete Alonso is the latest Mets position player hurting.
From Jordan to Obama, trainer Tim Grover talks GOATs with Jalen Rose
May 20, 2021 | 12:00amCan you imagine thinking you're having a heart attack on the basketball court, coming to and seeing Michael Jordan standing over you? It happened.