July 19, 2019
Feds seize nearly 800 children's brushes with 'dangerous' lead levels
July 19, 2019 | 11:50pmThey may look cute, but these children's folding hair brushes are actually chock-full o' lead -- with 25 times the amount allowed by United States law, according to federal officials....
Manny Pacquiao won't get all he wants from Keith Thurman fight
July 19, 2019 | 11:37pmManny Pacquiao has made a point in recent weeks to tell us his major motivation in his fight with Keith Thurman on Saturday night in Las Vegas is to prove...
Undocumented immigrants try to rush into US in 'waves,' spark showdown with CBP agents
July 19, 2019 | 11:22pmOne of the biggest ports of entry along the US-Mexico border had to be shut down on Friday after a group of undocumented immigrants -- nearly 50 of them --...
Tiny shark discovered in Gulf of Mexico turns out to be new species
July 19, 2019 | 11:07pmNEW ORLEANS — A pocket-sized pocket shark found in the Gulf of Mexico has turned out to be a new species. And the mysterious pouches that it's named for, up...
Key witness in Mueller probe now facing child sex trafficking charges
July 19, 2019 | 10:59pmA key witness from the Robert Mueller investigation got slapped with sex trafficking charges on Friday. Businessman George Nader, 60, was already facing child pornography charges -- and he has...
Zack Wheeler moves step closer to Mets return
July 19, 2019 | 10:56pmSAN FRANCISCO — Zack Wheeler was back on a mound Friday, if only for 13 pitches. The Mets right-hander, who is recovering from a shoulder impingement, played catch for a...
Yankees' lineup shows just how savage it is
July 19, 2019 | 10:35pmAaron Boone wasn’t around for Friday’s series opener against the Rockies, but the Yankees took advantage of their savage lineup in The Bronx again and made easy work of Colorado....
'The Boss': The trailblazer behind Royal Portrush's British Open
July 19, 2019 | 10:22pmPORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — It’s no secret that golf, for as long as it has been in existence, has been a male-dominated sport. Nowhere more so than in Scotland, England...
Daredevil channeled inner Spider-Man to save his mom from fire
July 19, 2019 | 10:16pmThe City of Brotherly Love has its own friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. A West Philadelphia resident was caught on camera Thursday scaling up — and then back down — the side...
Equifax agrees to pay $700M after massive data breach
July 19, 2019 | 10:08pmSAN FRANCISCO — The Wall Street Journal says Equifax will pay around $700 million to settle with the Federal Trade Commission over a 2017 data breach that exposed Social Security...
NY Fed president's confusing rate-cut remarks chill Wall Street
July 19, 2019 | 9:38pmAt the end of the month, the Federal Reserve looks poised to cut interest rates for the first time in more than a decade — but not as deep as...
RJ Barrett's ceiling may not be what Knicks hoped
July 19, 2019 | 9:28pmKnicks rookie RJ Barrett completed summer league last weekend with a Las Vegas bang, posting 21 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds. After looking horrendous in the first two games,...
Yankees want everyone to know they're 'savages'
July 19, 2019 | 9:20pmSavagery is in style. Following Thursday’s instantly epic, profanity-filled, ejection-fueled rant, Aaron Boone’s popularity in The Bronx elevated to its highest point since his legendary Game 7 walk-off homer in...
The chances of the Mets trading Wilson Ramos
July 19, 2019 | 8:59pmSAN FRANCISCO — As disappointing as Wilson Ramos has performed for the Mets in his first season, some level of hope had existed in recent weeks among team officials that...
Creep accused of raping 4-year-old in McDonald's bathroom
July 19, 2019 | 8:43pmMIDWEST CITY, Okla. — A 37-year-old Oklahoma man has been jailed on rape complaints after authorities said he sexually assaulted a 4-year-old girl in a bathroom at a McDonald’s play...
'Chance the Snapper' settles into new home in Florida
July 19, 2019 | 8:34pmST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — An alligator that eluded capture for days in a Chicago lagoon is settling in its new home in Florida. The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park...
As streaming services multiply, here's what they have to offer
July 19, 2019 | 8:22pmIf you thought 500 shows was a lot to digest, the era of surplus TV is about to get even bigger. First there was Netflix, Hulu and Amazon. Now, a...
The unlikely British Open leaders
July 19, 2019 | 8:14pmPORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — The co-leaders of the British Open entering the weekend at Royal Portrush are both somewhat unlikely candidates. J.B. Holmes entered the week with five missed cuts...
The Angels are done with Matt Harvey
July 19, 2019 | 7:53pmSEATTLE — The Los Angeles Angels gave up on their $11 million investment in Matt Harvey, designating the 30-year-old right-hander for assignment on Friday. Harvey was 3-5 with a 7.09...
Elderly NYCHA tenants trapped in their homes for 13 days
July 19, 2019 | 7:48pmThey need a lift! Public housing tenants in one Upper West Side building have been trapped in their apartments thanks to an elevator that broke two weeks ago a NYCHA...
'Big Little Lies' star Denis O'Hare breaks down finale courtroom battle
July 19, 2019 | 7:41pmBig Little Lies | Sunday, 9 p.m., HBO The Perry Wright (Alexander Skarsgård) murder investigation and custody hearing of his twin sons both reach a climax on the “Big Little...
Hot mess: Comms failure causes subway chaos during rush hour
July 19, 2019 | 7:21pmA computer glitch brought seven subway lines to a halt for more than 90 minutes on Friday evening, stranding rush hour commuters in stuck trains and on sweltering platforms...
What the moon landings taught us
July 19, 2019 | 7:06pmNo one doubts that the biggest achievement of the July 20, 1969, lunar landing was simply getting there. It was a monumental triumph of will — and technology. Yet once...
How to put love above politics
July 19, 2019 | 7:02pmEvery morning, Dan Kaplan finds an article next to his plate at the breakfast table, placed there by his wife, Sandy. It is always a jeremiad against Donald Trump. Dan...
Apollo 11 was all about winning hearts and minds
July 19, 2019 | 7:01pmOn Oct. 4, 1957, the Soviet Union pulled off one of the greatest propaganda triumphs in history. For the first time ever, it put a satellite into earth orbit, catching...
NYC's sexiest summer drink spots to get blitzed and chill
July 19, 2019 | 7:01pmSay this for the infernal heat and humidity: We tend to wear fewer layers, making us feel looser, less inhibited — and more likely to slip into a cool libation....
City deserves answers on the scandalous hiring of Abram Jimenez
July 19, 2019 | 6:57pmIs the Abram Jimenez scandal going to pass without a ripple? It’s been a week since The Post’s Susan Edelman broke the news that he’d been hired despite a massive...
A mayor that Cuomo clearly should remove
July 19, 2019 | 6:55pmGov. Andrew Cuomo has declined to remove Mayor Bill de Blasio for being an absentee chief executive. Well, gov, how about Mount Vernon Mayor (or maybe not!) Richard Thomas? Someone...
50 years after Apollo 11, America should aim even higher
July 19, 2019 | 6:52pmOn July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong took that “giant leap for mankind” as the first man to walk on the moon. Then, just three and a half years later, on...
Jacob Trouba deal only adds to Rangers' dilemma
July 19, 2019 | 6:49pmNow the Rangers are officially in a bind. As expected, the club signed restricted free agent defenseman Jacob Trouba on Friday to a seven-year, $56 million deal that carries an...
What Hal Steinbrenner loved most about Aaron Boone's rant
July 19, 2019 | 6:38pmYou know who would have loved Aaron Boone’s tirade Thursday? George Steinbrenner. The football coach in Steinbrenner made him love when his managers expressed their passion on the field. Under...
Why Aaron Boone calls his Yankees 'savages'
July 19, 2019 | 6:37pmChad Bohling, the Yankees’ director of mental conditioning, asked the full squad to think of a word they hoped would describe the 2019 team and bring it to work with...
‘Queen of Saratoga’ Marylou Whitney dead at 93
July 19, 2019 | 6:35pmSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Marylou Whitney, a successful thoroughbred breeder and owner whose family helped keep Saratoga Race Course open in the 1970s, has died. She was 93. The New...
9-year-old girl dies after bounce house blows into power lines
July 19, 2019 | 6:17pmRENO, Nev. — A 9-year-old Reno girl has died from injuries she suffered when strong winds blew an inflatable bounce house with three children inside into power lines last weekend....
De Blasio used state account he controls as campaign slush fund
July 19, 2019 | 6:15pmStrapped for cash, Mayor Bill de Blasio turned to a state political account he controls to buy plane tickets, pay rent and purchase digital advertisements for his nascent presidential campaign...
Wild video captured high steaks chase that ended in cow's slaughter
July 19, 2019 | 6:08pmThis cow was dead meat. A wild video shows the moment a slaughterhouse employee slit an escaped cow's throat outside a Connecticut Home Depot. Dashcam footage of the high "steaks"...
Gagging through the 'Cats' trailer with sardines
July 19, 2019 | 6:05pmAfter the "Cats" trailer was dragged online for being accidentally creepy, New York Post staffers took this gag-inducing challenge. Every time the dancing felines made them feel uncomfortable, they had...
Brooklyn Museum's 'Pierre Cardin: Future Fashion' is out of this world
July 19, 2019 | 6:03pmMost haute couturiers whip up gowns for galas, chic suits for high-powered meetings and tasteful cocktail dresses for ladies’ luncheons. Pierre Cardin makes clothes to wear on the moon. Those...
Your broken heart might make you die of cancer: study
July 19, 2019 | 5:28pmAmorous affairs can have tumorous ends. "Broken Heart Syndrome" may make you more likely to die of cancer, according to a new report from the American Heart Association. Adults with...
Saddened Giants remember fun-loving, intense Mitch Petrus
July 19, 2019 | 5:28pmChris Snee, on a scouting trip last October for the Jaguars, found himself in Fayetteville, Ark., and reached out to a former Giants teammate. Mitch Petrus was not in town...
What your breakfast choices say about you
July 19, 2019 | 5:23pmA study, which surveyed the preferences and behaviors of 2,000 Americans, found significant differences between those who opt for something savory to eat first thing versus those eating a sweeter...
François Payard bakes a 'Froot Loops' cake for the age of social media
July 19, 2019 | 5:11pmPastry chef François Payard, known for the fine French desserts he once created for KarVer and his own eponymous patisserie, has baked up something he calls an “interpretation” on American...
Beat the NYC heat wave at these cool indoor ice skating rinks
July 19, 2019 | 5:10pmIn case your sweaty palms and red cheeks haven’t tipped you off, the city is baking under a heat wave. With temperatures creeping near 100 degrees, your standard pool and...
Man punched to his death trying to break up brawl in the Bronx
July 19, 2019 | 4:57pmA man was punched to death while attempting to break up a brawl outside of a Bronx deli, police said Friday. The 57-year-old intervened in a fight on the sidewalk...
How Jennifer Lopez, Halle Berry and other stars over 50 stay sexy
July 19, 2019 | 4:56pmOn Wednesday, superstar Jennifer Lopez will add another considerable accomplishment to her list: The actor-singer-dancer is turning 50. But to look at her “Jenny From the Block”-era abs and baby-smooth...
State AG probing subway flood that swept man off his feet
July 19, 2019 | 4:55pmState Attorney General Letitia James on Friday launched an investigation into claims that builders of a luxury high-rise were responsible for the deluge that flooded a Long Island City subway...
Aisha Tyler knows the best bars in NYC for a pub crawl
July 19, 2019 | 4:48pmComedian and actress Aisha Tyler lives in Los Angeles, but calls herself a “New York commuter,” since she often comes to the city for work. She wrapped filming the final...
'She lit up every room she walked into': Bianca Devins remembered at funeral
July 19, 2019 | 4:39pmTearful mourners flocked to an upstate church Friday to honor the life of a teenage social media star who was knifed to death in a gruesome attack chronicled by her...
Pushups won't save Joe Biden and other commentary
July 19, 2019 | 4:35pm2020 watch: Pushups Won’t Save Biden Joe Biden is still 12 points above his fellow presidential hopefuls in the polls, but that’s “less than half what it was not that...
People are furious 'Cats' star Francesca Hayward has white fur
July 19, 2019 | 4:34pmThe leading kitty is played by a black woman — but you wouldn't know it by looking at her fur.
Accused ISIS sniper done in by trove of terror texts: feds
July 19, 2019 | 4:29pmA Kazakhstan-born Brooklyn man who the feds say moved to Syria six years ago to join ISIS -- rising to become one of the terror group's top snipers -- was...
It sounds like Tyreek Hill is going to cash in huge now
July 19, 2019 | 4:28pmControversial Chiefs star Tyreek Hill went from facing a lengthy NFL suspension to potentially banking a significant payday. Shortly after the league said it did not have enough evidence to...
Company aims to make flying 'less miserable'
July 19, 2019 | 4:26pmBeing stuck in the plane’s cramped middle seats can be a real pain in the behind – often figuratively and literally – but a company in Colorado is aiming to...
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez challenger once supported Obama
July 19, 2019 | 4:24pmA 38-year-old Queens woman seeking the GOP line to run against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is under fire from fellow Republicans for previously praising the Democratic socialist superstar as well as...
Lee Westwood's British Open lucky charm has him eyeing first major win
July 19, 2019 | 4:24pmPORTRUSH, Northern Ireland -- Because he’s 46 now and on the back nine of his career, Lee Westwood is no longer pestered with questions about why he’s yet to win...
Baseball writer arrested for making death threats, assaulting wife: police
July 19, 2019 | 4:23pmBaseball writer Jonah Keri was detained Thursday and released Friday morning for an alleged assault on his wife, per CTV News in Montreal. Keri, best known for his advocacy of...
Rangers, Jacob Trouba agree to massive deal
July 19, 2019 | 4:16pmJacob Trouba and the Rangers will be together for a long time. The team announced it had agreed to terms with the recently acquired blueliner on Friday. The Post's Brett...
Florida cops launch internal probe into handling of Epstein case
July 19, 2019 | 4:14pmPalm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw on Friday launched an internal affairs probe into the supervision more than 10 years ago of accused perv Jeffrey Epstein by deputies while he...
Ex-NSA contractor sentenced to 9 years for stolen documents
July 19, 2019 | 4:13pmBALTIMORE — A former National Security Agency contractor who stored two decades’ worth of classified documents at his Maryland home was sentenced Friday to nine years in prison. Harold Martin,...
New Jersey cop's infant daughter suffered 'pattern of abuse' before death
July 19, 2019 | 4:13pmThe New Jersey cop accused of fatally beating his infant daughter had nine skull fractures from ongoing abuse, court documents said. Daniel Bannister, a Ewing Police Department officer, was charged...
What tops the list of trendy 'miracle' foods Americans are willing to try?
July 19, 2019 | 4:11pmFrom CBD snacks to kombucha and activated charcoal, new research finds three in five Americans have started consuming certain food fads in the hope of a miracle transformation.
PETA urges Monmouth Park to cancel races amid heat wave
July 19, 2019 | 4:06pmAnimal rights group PETA on Friday called on race officials in New Jersey to cancel its Monmouth Park's card on Saturday, amid an anticipated heat index of 110 degrees. "Heat...
'Veronica Mars' revival debuts a week early on Hulu
July 19, 2019 | 4:05pmPrepare yourselves, Marshmallows.
Take the Nationals over first-place Braves
July 19, 2019 | 4:00pmShould I stay or should I go? Another tough spot for Mayor de Blasio this weekend. At the same time his presidential campaign heats up, the heat index in New...
Airbnb host’s over-the-top bathroom etiquette guide goes viral
July 19, 2019 | 3:52pmThis Airbnb host has very specific rules for using the bathroom.
Rory McIlroy just became the ultimate British Open tease
July 19, 2019 | 3:49pmPORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Rory McIlroy brought himself and the thousands of home fans madly cheering him on to tears after his emotional British Open second round Friday at Royal...
British tankers seized by Iran in Strait of Hormuz
July 19, 2019 | 3:31pmUK officials said two tankers were seized by Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz Friday -- a British vessel and a Liberian-flagged ship - bringing escalating tensions between Tehran...
This isn't the same Jordan Spieth making noise at British Open
July 19, 2019 | 3:26pmPORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Jordan Spieth is two good rounds at Royal Portrush away from stopping everyone from asking him, “What’s wrong?’’ Spieth, who hasn’t won since his 2017 British...
T-Mobile sale to Dish 'imminent,' thanks to DOJ threat
July 19, 2019 | 3:22pmA deal to make satellite TV provider Dish Network the nation’s fourth largest mobile carrier is days away from being finalized — thanks to the Department of Justice, The Post...
Say watt? Woman plans to marry chandelier
July 19, 2019 | 3:18pmA British woman who was once in a long-distance relationship with the Statue of Liberty now plans on marrying the love of her life, a 91-year-old chandelier named Lumiere.
Tulsi Gabbard has raised no money for congressional campaign
July 19, 2019 | 3:18pmRep. Tulsi Gabbard has gone all in on the White House. The Hawaii congresswoman has raised money exclusively for her 2020 presidential bid and has neglected her congressional campaign account...
Trump renews attack on Ilhan Omar, praises crowd at North Carolina rally
July 19, 2019 | 3:15pmPresident Trump on Friday appeared to walk back regrets he’d expressed a day earlier over the “Send her back!” chants at his North Carolina MAGA rally aimed at Somali-born Rep....
Aaron Boone gets punished for 'f--king savages' rant
July 19, 2019 | 3:06pmYankees manager Aaron Boone will face repercussions for his explicit rant at rookie home-plate umpire Brennan Miller. Chief of Baseball Officer for Major League Baseball Joe Torre announced Friday that...
What Mariano Rivera was like behind the scenes
July 19, 2019 | 2:55pmStanding inside London’s Finsbury Park in late June, Mariano Rivera was asked to describe his Hall of Fame career in one word. As he surveyed a group of youth who...
Emotional moment little girl is reunited with her furry friend
July 19, 2019 | 2:52pmReunited and it feels so good! Watch as 7-year-old Lilly-Mae Purssey is surprised when her cat Freddie, who went missing one year ago, is returned home. Someone scooped up the...
What made Artemi Panarin speak out against Vladimir Putin
July 19, 2019 | 2:51pmArtemi Panarin got the team he wanted, then got his money, and now he’s making his voice heard back in his native Russia by ripping into authoritarian president Vladimir Putin....
Subways delayed after train goes up in smoke
July 19, 2019 | 2:51pmWhere there's smoke, there's subway delays. Subway service on Manhattan's East Side went out of whack Friday morning after a train car started spewing smoke at East 86th Street. Actress...
Guatemalan man charged in triple homicide was deported twice
July 19, 2019 | 2:48pmAn illegal Guatemalan immigrant who had been twice deported was arrested for the murders of a mother and her two kids in Iowa, authorities said Friday. Marvin Oswaldo Esquivel-Lopez, 31,...
Trump says Boris Johnson would fix Brexit as Britain's prime minister
July 19, 2019 | 2:32pmPresident Trump on Friday lavished praise on Boris Johnson, the leading contender to replace Theresa May as Britain’s prime minister. “I like him. I like Boris Johnson. I spoke to...
'Manspreading' chair wins award for forcing dudes' legs together
July 19, 2019 | 2:30pmTake a pew, sitting down just got woke! A British student has snagged a nifty design award for creating an anti-manspreading chair. Fed up with men who luxuriate in their...
Paraglider crashes face-first into the side of a mountain
July 19, 2019 | 2:29pmWhen paraglider Greg Overton lost control while taking a scenic flight in Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland, he crashed face-first into a cliff. Watch the terrifying video as he flips upside down and...
Watch for these heat stroke symptoms as US braces for heat wave
July 19, 2019 | 2:26pmHeat stroke is a life-threatening heat-related illness that can develop when heat exhaustion is untreated. It can lead to muscle damage, kidney, liver and brain damage, and even heart damage.
Notorious Genovese boss' son gets prison for shakedown of union official
July 19, 2019 | 2:25pmVinny “The Chin” Gigante’s love child, who is a reputed high-level wiseguy in the Genovese crime family, was handed a two-year prison sentence on Friday for what prosecutors described as...
‘El Chapo’-branded drug packages seized in $5M heroin bust
July 19, 2019 | 2:20pmThree alleged drug dealers were busted in the Bronx with $5 million worth of heroin — including packages branded with the name "El Chapo," officials announced Friday. "The successful investigation...
De Blasio warns heat index could reach 110 degrees
July 19, 2019 | 2:14pmMayor Bill de Blasio told New Yorkers that the heat index over the weekend could reach 110 degrees. “We’ve got a really challenging next few days coming and this kind...
The man behind the viral Aaron Boone 'Savages' rant video
July 19, 2019 | 2:12pmIn the first game of the Yankees’ doubleheader Thursday against the Rays, manager Aaron Boone went viral on social media after he unleashed fury on rookie home plate umpire Brennan...
Passengers get stuck on Six Flags roller coaster for more than 2 hours
July 19, 2019 | 2:10pmThese thrill seekers got a much scarier experience than they expected. Roller coaster passengers spent two hours stuck at the top of the ride Thursday evening at a Six Flags...
All Daniel Jones has to do is win over a city and replace a legend
July 19, 2019 | 2:03pmThey didn’t want him, not with the sixth pick of the NFL draft. They booed, and booed loudly. They wanted Dwayne Haskins. But Daniel Jones wanted them. He wanted Giants...
Netanyahu to become Israel’s longest-serving prime minister
July 19, 2019 | 1:59pmBenjamin Netanyahu will make history Saturday when he surpasses Israel’s founding father David Ben-Gurion as the country’s longest-serving prime minister.
Pedo gets 33 years for 'execution-style' murder of schoolgirl
July 19, 2019 | 1:54pmA UK monster accused of stabbing a 13-year-old girl “execution-style” because she threatened to reveal that he had been sexually abusing her has been sentenced to at least 33 years...
Thousands of federal inmates to be released under criminal justice overhaul
July 19, 2019 | 1:47pmNearly 3,100 federal inmates will be released from prisons nationwide Friday under the first major milestone of the First Step Act. Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey A. Rosen said the en...
Rangers ace 'pissed off' over the never-ending trade rumors
July 19, 2019 | 1:36pmAs baseball's trade deadline nears, trade rumors circulate with more frequency. That's the last thing Rangers ace Mike Minor wants. “I feel like ever since I signed it’s been a...
Best jackets in Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019: Top 7 picks
July 19, 2019 | 1:31pmIt's the middle of July, it's 90 degrees and humid — and it's the best time to get your winter coat.
Dutch painting stolen by Nazi soldier returned to Florence museum
July 19, 2019 | 1:29pmThe “Flower Vase” is a masterpiece by Jan van Huysum, an early 18th-century artist whose exquisitely detailed still-life works were highly sought in his day.
Philadelphia cops will lose jobs over racist, homophobic Facebook posts
July 19, 2019 | 1:28pmMore than a dozen Philadelphia police officers will be fired after a series of racist, homophobic and violent Facebook posts that they allegedly shared were exposed by a watchdog group,...
Red wine could be secret to keeping us fit on Mars: study
July 19, 2019 | 1:26pmPair a merlot with Mars for less bone atrophy.
Jets have an important Leonard Williams call to make
July 19, 2019 | 1:15pmAs the Jets get close to training camp, I am examining the roster and giving you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on the list,...
Probe finds mental health patient died when staffers piled on him
July 19, 2019 | 1:12pmA South Carolina mental health patient died when staffers jumped on him in an attempt to restrain him, according to a report. A probe into the death of 35-year-old William...
Spence School says judge shouldn't mete out discipline in suit over 'racist' student
July 19, 2019 | 12:59pmThe tony Spence School says it's not right for a judge to be making educational and disciplinary decisions that should be settled by a principal, according to their response to...
Forget Area 51, the internet now wants to storm the Bermuda Triangle
July 19, 2019 | 12:54pmMore than 18,000 people have signed up to storm the Bermuda Triangle after a viral plot to overwhelm Area 51.
ESPN's mixed message after Dan LeBatard attacks 'cowardly' network, Trump
July 19, 2019 | 12:53pmESPN spent Friday telling employees that its no-politics policy is still in place even after Dan Le Batard violated it and remained on the air without any known discipline. ESPN...
De Blasio's son, Dante, hits campaign trail with his dad
July 19, 2019 | 12:44pmDante de Blasio hit the campaign trail for his father in Indianapolis on Friday, delivering brief remarks in which he praised the mayor and ex-President Barack Obama and took a...
'Don't give a s--t': Madison Bumgarner fighting hard against trade
July 19, 2019 | 12:44pmNo one knows for sure if Thursday night was Madison Bumgarner’s last time pitching as a San Francisco Giant. But it was clear he never wanted it to end, as...
Patient bled to death after doctors botched heart surgery: suit
July 19, 2019 | 12:34pmThe family of a Utah woman who died during bypass surgery is suing the hospital, alleging that doctors left an open tube from her heart -- causing her to bleed out...
'Frugal' carpenter secretly saves $3M to send 33 kids to college
July 19, 2019 | 12:27pmHe had one dying wish: to send small town Iowa kids to college.
Former Brooklyn man busted as high-ranking ISIS sniper
July 19, 2019 | 12:18pmThe feds have busted a former Brooklyn resident they called a top ISIS sniper who had visited Syria and gave “material support” to the bloodthirsty jihadis. According to a criminal...
Soldier tears off uniform, twists woman's arm in parking lot meltdown
July 19, 2019 | 12:09pmA Fort Stewart soldier has been detained by military police after video of his parking lot meltdown at a mall in Savannah, Georgia, went viral. Watch as the military man...
JC Penney hires advisers to explore debt restructuring
July 19, 2019 | 12:00pmJC Penney has hired advisers to explore debt restructuring options that would buy more time for the money-losing US retailer to forge a turnaround, people familiar with the matter said...
Cow slaughtered in Home Depot parking lot after escaping meat market
July 19, 2019 | 11:55amA young cow escaped slaughter at a Connecticut meat market -- only to have its throat slit in public in Home Depot parking lot, according to a new report.
Shirtless suspect wanted in fatal sucker-punch attack in Brooklyn
July 19, 2019 | 11:38amThe NYPD is seeking the public’s help to track down the person who sucker-punched a 52-year-old man in Brighton Beach who died of his injuries after undergoing surgery.
Is this viral baby prank funny or too far?
July 19, 2019 | 11:30amWatch parents from Huangshi, China, participate in a viral “head-knock” prank. Moms and dads knock on a wall behind their baby, tricking them into thinking they bumped their lil’ noggins....
Man suffers horrific third-degree burns after vape explodes in his pocket
July 19, 2019 | 11:25amThe father-of-two, who had been vaping for eight years, was rushed to hospital where medics had to peel off the melted fabric and perform skin grafts.
3-year-old fights for her life after mistaking ecstasy for candy in Ibiza
July 19, 2019 | 11:23amA 3-year-old girl is fighting for her life after mistaking ecstasy for candy on a vacation to Ibiza, Spain, according to a report. The Russian toddler was at a playground...
Earthquake rocks Athens, sending city's residents rushing into streets
July 19, 2019 | 11:15amA strong earthquake rocked the Greek capital, Athens, on Friday, sending residents rushing into the streets, causing power outages and leaving people stuck in elevators. The 5.1-magnitude temblor struck at...
The dubious Rockies' decisions that handed Yankees two stars
July 19, 2019 | 11:13amWhen the Rockies arrive in the Bronx on Friday, the Yankees may want to roll out a red carpet or perhaps leave some fruit baskets in the visiting clubhouse —...
Carnival rides injure two in separate incidents at Illinois fairs
July 19, 2019 | 11:10amA woman was injured when she fell from a malfunctioning roller-coaster at an Illinois carnival this week -- and about 45 minutes away, a child was hurt by falling debris...
Tyreek Hill's 'terrified' words not enough for NFL suspension
July 19, 2019 | 11:05amTyreek Hill's threats were not enough to suspend him, the NFL announced on Friday. The NFL will not suspend Chiefs wide receiver under its personal conduct policy in a domestic...
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Best items and biggest savings
July 19, 2019 | 11:04amThe Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019 is here. The pre-season sale — offering discounts on fall items before they're officially available — is also the department store's biggest, with deals on...
Tour de France mystery as top rider vanishes
July 19, 2019 | 10:58amBAGNERES-DE-BIGORRE, France — In 116 years of racing at the Tour de France, riders have done all sorts of bizarre things, from jumping on trains to fighting with fans at...
These are the 10 most obese states in the US
July 19, 2019 | 10:57amConsumer Protect recently analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to determine the most unhealthy states in the US.
Idiotic friends shoot fireworks at each other for fun
July 19, 2019 | 10:56amA "fireworks war" went down in the streets of Brazil. Watch as two idiots in Blumeanau, Santa Catarina, shoot fireworks at each other at close range while their friend films...
Giants Super Bowl lineman dead at 32
July 19, 2019 | 10:55amFormer Giants offensive lineman Mitch Petrus is dead at 32 after suffering an apparent heat stroke in Arkansas. A Super Bowl champion in 2012, Petrus had been working outside his...
'Kill everybody:' Deranged fan's threat after Paul George trade
July 19, 2019 | 10:42amOne man went to extreme measures to express his disapproval of the Thunder trading All-Star Paul George. Oklahoma City police are investigating a potential death threat from an angered fan...
Tiger Woods 'just wants to go home' after British Open dud
July 19, 2019 | 10:36amPORTRUSH, Northern Ireland -- It’s difficult to believe it’s been just three months since Tiger Woods won the Masters. Conventional wisdom after Woods' historic win in April at Augusta was...
45-year-old woman found dead in Bronx homeless shelter
July 19, 2019 | 10:32amA mom of three was found dead in a Bronx homeless shelter where she was living with her kids, according to police and family. Security personnel from the shelter discovered...
Netflix and chill: Study suggests chimps bond over watching movies together
July 19, 2019 | 10:27amIn two separate studies researchers have found that, like humans, chimps get the same sense of bonding from watching a movie or TV together.
Bernie Sanders' campaign staff doesn't make $15 minimum wage he wants all workers to have
July 19, 2019 | 10:24amBernie Sanders’ campaign staffers claim they’re really getting berned — by not being paid the $15-an-hour minimum wage the democratic socialist advocates for all workers. The unionized employees — known...
Tigress takes 'day-long nap' while seeking refuge from floods in man's home
July 19, 2019 | 10:24amA man in the flood-ravaged Assam state of India was stunned to find an intruder napping in his home. The purr-patrator? A weary tigress taking shelter from the storm. The...
Eddie Murphy, Netflix close to $70M deal for standup comeback: report
July 19, 2019 | 10:21amThe comedy legend is gearing up to get raw again.
Four cops fired for cover-up of Laquan McDonald shooting
July 19, 2019 | 10:17amFour Chicago cops accused of covering up a white officer’s fatal shooting of black teen Laquan McDonald in 2014 have been fired by the city’s police force. McDonald’s killing, which...
Wife looks for answers after ex-NHLer's suspected suicide
July 19, 2019 | 9:53amFormer NHL player Greg Johnson's death was likely the result of suicide, according to police. Johnson, 48, was found by his wife, Kristin, on July 7 in a storage room...
Hopeful mechanic to Hall of Fame: Mariano Rivera's perfect underdog story
July 19, 2019 | 9:50amOne pitch. One team. A 1.000 WHIP, even. Simplicity propelled Mariano Rivera to greatness. Now, however, as he prepares for his official baseball immortalization, the Yankees legend finds himself juggling...
Alan Dershowitz brags about 'perfect sex life' during attack on David Boies
July 19, 2019 | 9:42amAlan Dershowitz, the prominent lawyer who once represented convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, bragged about his “perfect sex life” in defending himself against allegations he had sex with one of...
'Pawn Stars' helps recover stolen Super Bowl champ Mark May's rings
July 19, 2019 | 9:40amMarcel Behnert, 43, allegedly swiped the rings while working at a Sheraton Hotel in Tempe, Arizona, which hosted NFL star and two-time Super Bowl champ Mark May in February.
US braces for record-breaking heat wave this weekend
July 19, 2019 | 9:25amMost of the US will be blazing hot this weekend as a potentially record-shattering heat wave sets in — with the majority of the country seeing temps above 90 degrees,...
Zoo worker dies after fall during 'aerial rescue drill'
July 19, 2019 | 9:22amAn arborist at the North Carolina Zoo was killed after toppling out of a tree during a safety drill this week, according to new reports. The North Carolina Zoo in...
Jets facing familiar problem with top draft pick
July 19, 2019 | 9:18amIt looks like the Jets, for the second consecutive year, will not have their top draft pick on the scene when their rookies report for training camp. Quinnen Williams, the...
Lawsuit twist in Kawhi Leonard's war with Nike
July 19, 2019 | 8:52amReigning NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard took full charge of his free-agency status in his stunning move to the Los Angeles Clippers earlier this month. He's trying to claim control...
Trump blasts media's coverage of 'Send her back' firestorm
July 19, 2019 | 8:50amPresident Trump took aim at the “Fake News Media” and “the Squad” in a Friday morning tweetstorm about the “Send her back” controversy. “It is amazing how the Fake News...
El Chapo seen for last time before heading to Colorado supermax prison
July 19, 2019 | 8:23amGet to El Chopper! Mexican drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzman took in the sights of New York City one last time early Friday, when he was loaded onto an NYPD...
Domingo German's audible is another impressive sign
July 19, 2019 | 8:00amDomingo German’s breakout season has come largely on the back of his dominant curveball. That wasn’t the case Thursday afternoon, as the Yankees beat the Rays 6-2 in the first...
Beyoncé's 'The Gift' album features Blue Ivy's singer-writer debut
July 19, 2019 | 7:59amThere’s a new queen of the jungle in the Carter household.
Missing hiker's husband swears innocence after failing lie detector
July 19, 2019 | 7:58amThe husband of an Arizona woman who vanished during a hike in a California desert last week said that authorities consider him the prime suspect in her disappearance, but insisted...
Ex-con with mental issues named as suspect behind mass killing in Japan
July 19, 2019 | 7:50amThe suspected arsonist behind the deadly fire at an animation studio in Japan was identified Friday as Shinji Aoba, who served time in prison for robbery and has been treated...
9/11 victim identified nearly 18 years after attacks
July 19, 2019 | 7:33amThe remains of another victim of the 9/11 attacks has been identified, the city Medical Examiner's Office said Thursday. The woman is the 1,644th person identified among the 2,753 reported...
Hung-over dad gags while changing baby’s diaper
July 19, 2019 | 6:55amThis man needs hair of the dog — not poop of the baby. Watch as a hung-over dad in Orange, Australia, nearly vomits while changing his daughter’s diaper after a...
Mets lose long one in brutal fashion
July 19, 2019 | 2:56amSAN FRANCISCO — The seagulls hovering above the left-field grandstand had company in the 16th inning Thursday night as Pete Alonso took a mighty cut and pushed the Mets to...
Zack Wheeler report comes in with Mets watching closely
July 19, 2019 | 2:50amSAN FRANCISCO — Zack Wheeler has taken the first steps in what the Mets hope will be a fast return from the injured list. On Thursday, the right-hander played catch...
Iran denies that US shot down its drone in the Strait of Hormuz
July 19, 2019 | 2:34amIran on Friday denied that the United States took down one of their drones in the Strait of Hormuz, as President Trump had said hours earlier. "We have not lost...
Longtime Giants voice: Why this team is different
July 19, 2019 | 2:12amLongtime play-by-play man and host of MSG Network’s “Giants Training Camp Live” Bob Papa talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about Daniel Jones, Eli Manning and a reason to hope....
Utah boy showcases ‘Ice Cold Beer’ sign at root beer stand
July 19, 2019 | 1:44amA boy in Utah used a clever marketing tool at his neighborhood soda stand by making a sign that read “Ice Cold Beer” with “root” in tiny print above the...
British Open tee times, pairings: Full second-round schedule
July 19, 2019 | 1:37amThe first day of play at the 2019 British Open was rough for a lot of stars. Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson were among the big names to...
The 'best part' of David Cone's perfect game commemoration
July 19, 2019 | 1:29amNow that the 20th anniversary of David Cone’s perfect game against the Expos on July 18, 1999, has passed, there wasn’t much left for the retired right-hander to reveal about...
Mariano Rivera's most absurd stat will be very tough to top
July 19, 2019 | 1:20amAroldis Chapman has been in the majors for a decade and an elite, full-time closer for eight seasons, and he isn’t even halfway to Mariano Rivera’s mark of 652 regular-season...
Pentagon contractor threatened to murder congresswoman over vaccine bill: DOJ
July 19, 2019 | 1:16amAn anti-vaxxer from Maryland who works as a cybersecurity contractor for the Department of Defense was charged this week for "threatening to murder" Florida Congresswoman Frederica Wilson -- after she...
Ex-BC women's basketball coach 'fighting for her life'
July 19, 2019 | 12:58amFormer Boston College women's basketball coach Cathy Inglese is "fighting for her life" after suffering a traumatic brain injury during an accidental fall this week, according to friends and family....
New Corvette undergoes major redesign
July 19, 2019 | 12:48amChevrolet isn’t just shifting the new Corvette Stingray into a higher gear. It’s getting rid of the stick shift altogether. A dramatic redesign of the iconic sports car includes eliminating...
Luke Voit needed this Yankees moment
July 19, 2019 | 12:41amLuke Voit returned from the injured list Saturday. His home run hop, which had gone missing since even before he strained an abdominal muscle, finally made its return Thursday night....
Man sets himself on fire outside Japanese embassy in Seoul
July 19, 2019 | 12:37amA man set himself on fire outside the Japan embassy in Seoul, South Korea on Friday amid tension between the two countries. The man, who was in his 70s, started...
Watch: Man scales down 19-story building to escape inferno
July 19, 2019 | 12:09amA man could be seen scaling down a 19-story apartment building in Philadelphia on Thursday night as a fire blazed inside the structure. The fire started at a building in...
ESPN gets more cringeworthy by the day
July 19, 2019 | 12:01am“Here in the South,” writes reader Bill Hoyt, “they say, ‘I’ve been to two county fairs and a road pavin’ but I ain’t never seen nuthin’ like that!’ ” Thus we’re...
Dad drowns trying to save daughter from fast-moving river
July 19, 2019 | 12:00amA frantic father jumped into a deep, fast-moving river in Oregon to save his 12-year-old daughter from drowning -- and wound up dying himself, according to cops. Baltazar Tellovelasco, 29,...