July 24, 2022
Iconic New Hollywood era director dead at 89
Bob Rafelson, an influential figure in the New Hollywood era of the 1970s who was nominated for two Oscars for “Five Easy Pieces,” has died at age 89.
Mets don't need Juan Soto to find needed help at deadline
It's surely time to aim somewhere between what they got and what they dream about it. Fortunately, there is vast middle ground there.
Small business owners are fighting on New York's inflation frontline
They were small-business owners, and if they’d had good years and not so good years, now they were having a very, very bad year.
Pete Alonso wakes up Mets' bats to snap three-game skid
The season wasn’t going to end for the Mets if they lost Sunday, but a night like this was sure needed.
A look inside what Rangers have to face in revamped division
The Metropolitan Division — and the Eastern Conference for that matter — is still loaded with generational talent and teams with legitimate Stanley Cup aspirations.
Ketamine is so effective at helping addicts, it even got Hunter Biden clean
Hunter Biden went from the flop house to the White House in less than two years.
Mets legend's daughter gives emotional speech at Cooperstown induction
With seven new members in the Class of 2022, there was so much emotional release emanating from the stage.
2 dead, 5 injured in Los Angeles park shooting
At least seven people were injured in a shooting at a Los Angeles park when gunfire erupted near a car show Sunday evening.
Nets teammate: Ben Simmons' return is 'going to be a challenge'
As the world waits on the Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving drama to unfold, it’s easy to forget they still have one All-Star on their roster.
Mets star talks right way to say name, food in revealing mic'd-up interview
Mark Canha held a mic’d up interview on Sunday for ESPN while playing against the Padres.
Tom Seaver's daughter, Mets legends attend Gil Hodges' special moment
Tom Seaver’s daughter, Sarah Seaver Zaske, was among those who made the trip to represent the Mets for Gil Hodges’ induction into the Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Friendly Fire: Lefty NY lawmaker slams Ocasio-Cortez for being absent, out of touch
A progressive state lawmaker from Queens took a shot at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for being "absent" and out of touch.
The defining Gil Hodges' trait that was honored in Cooperstown
“Gil Hodges” is the name on the plaque that will hang in the museum’s hallowed halls forever. But it was really Gil Hodges’ Way that was being honored.
Pitfalls of the ‘Putin Excuse’ and other commentary
National Review’s Jim Geraghty sees a hidden risk in Team Biden’s use of “the Russian invasion of Ukraine” as “an all-purpose scapegoat."
'This, of course, is bad': Chess-playing robot breaks 7-year-old opponent's finger in Russia
A chess-playing robot broke the finger of its 7-year-old opponent during a match at a tournament in Russia.
Mets still eyeing more additions at deadline
Brandon Nimmo isn’t afraid to admit he’s excited about the Aug. 2 trade deadline and how specifically it might help the Mets.
How 'free' government money actually harms its recipients
We have fresh evidence of the harmful, unintended consequences of welfare programs giving handouts to poorer households. That “free money” comes at a cost.
Texas police officer shot in face while chasing down car thief
A Texas police officer was recovering after being shot in the face and rushed to the hospital in the back of a police cruiser by fellow officers.
'Everything about him is excellence': Aaron Judge more than just power hitter
After his two-hit day — he also singled in the seventh and walked and scored in the ninth — Judge is batting .294, the highest his average has been since...
Biden’s mild COVID case is proof the pandemic is completely over
Presiden Biden's case of COVID-19 is high-profile evidence that the United States is past the need for mask or vaccine mandates and that the pandemic is finished.
NYC developers eyeing casinos for Hudson Yards, Times Square, Willets Point, Coney Island
New York City developers and gaming operators are putting their chips on the table in a frenzied bid for the right to open local casinos, including in Times Square and...
Fake outrage over City Council's 'tiny' school budget cut may spark bad precedents
If the city can’t achieve this modest trim to the Department of Education budget, what will happen when we have a real budget crisis?
Former Laker auctions NBA title rings for Ukraine
Former Los Angeles Lakers player Slava Medvedenko is selling his two NBA championship rings to raise money for his native Ukraine.
How Nets' season, Big 3 was derailed by surprise tweak to NYC vax mandate
The Nets’ 2021-22 season — and possibly the breakup of the dynasty that never was — can be traced to a four-day stretch last summer, and a single one-line update...
Hochul's phony New York COVID review
She just doesn't want any added risk of losing in November.
Dodgers ball girl makes nice play at the absolute wrong time
The Dodgers had a 10th defender on Sunday against the Giants.
Zac Efron and Netflix sued by company over 'Down to Earth' show
Jonathan Patarkatsi, the CEO of the company Down to Earth, is suing Zac Efron and Netflix over the name of the show “Down to Earth With Zac Efron."
Democrats declare needless emergencies to grab power
An emergency is a dangerous situation requiring action. Someone tell our elected officials — they clearly don’t know the meaning of the term.
Safety is No. 1 concern among NYC subway riders, MTA survey finds
Nearly one in five respondents, meanwhile, said they would ride the subway more often if there were "fewer people behaving erratically," the survey found.
Potential front-runner for Juan Soto emerges
The St. Louis Cardinals, who have a bevy of highly regarded young players, are viewed by rivals as a potential frontrunner to land superstar Juan Soto.
Madison Bumgarner rips 'clown' MLB outfielder for admiring meaningless homer
The "unwritten rules" of baseball were violated, according to veteran pitcher Madison Bumgarner.
Legendary NYC point guard endorses Knicks' Jalen Brunson: 'The right stuff'
Jalen Brunson is not going to change. The Knicks know exactly what they’re getting.
Daughter of the late president of Gabon stole millions from dad's estate: lawsuit
The autocrat left behind hundreds of millions in his estate, which he bequeathed to 53 heirs when he died.
Nazi protesters show up outside young conservatives meeting in Florida
A Holocaust center in Florida and others condemned the presence of protesters holding Nazi flags and posters with antisemitic imagery at the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit.
Arizona woman accused of sexual abuse of two teen boys
Makaila Yablonski, 25, is charged with sexual abuse, sexual conduct with a minor, public sexual indecency, and indecent exposure.
Flashy Brooklyn bishop robbed in $400K jewelry heist during livestreamed service
A bishop was robbed in the middle of his live-streamed service when crooks accosted him at the podium before fleeing with $400,000 in jewelry.
Jason Momoa survives head-on collision with motorcyclist
Actor Jason Momoa reportedly collided head-on with a motorcyclist on a winding Los Angeles-area road over the weekend, but no one was badly injured.
New Yorkers flock to beach to beat the heat after shark-related swimming ban
Thousands flocked to the recently shark-plagued Rockaway Beach to cool off as forecasters said the city’s heatwave was poised to tie records.
Yankees cruise to series win behind Nestor Cortes' gem
On another hot, steamy day in Baltimore, the conditions were no match for Nestor Cortes.
Elderly Texas man mauled to death by dogs, owner arrested
The unprovoked attack occurred as the victim walked to a local store, the sheriff's office said.
Whistler put on lockdown after 2 shot dead, including alleged gangster
The alleged gangster, Meninder Dhaliwal, was seen on video lying face down in a pool of blood next to a second man, according to the Vancouver Sun.
Influencer claims she was kicked out of supermarket for being ‘hot’
Iara Ferreira said she was shopping in Miami when a supermarket employee approached her and asked the content creator to leave the store.
Cooled off: NY home energy program has stopped taking new applications despite heatwave
A federally funded program that helps New Yorkers cool their homes has stopped taking new applications, Sen. Chuck Schumer said.
Former NY Conservative Party leader Michael Long dead at 82
The Brooklyn-born political operative headed the Conservative Party for more than 30 years, from 1988 to 2019, and served a stint as an at-large member of the New York City...
What pandemic? Brookfield Place thriving downtown with new long-term lease deals
The complex’s four 1989s-vintage office towers and a more recent addition are all but full, while its gleaming shopping and dining portion is thriving with new leases and dramatically increased foot...
Man charged for vandalizing bakery advertising child-friendly drag show
Joseph I. Collins is charged in connection to an incident that happened just after midnight Saturday at the UpRising Bakery and Café.
De Blasio says dropping out of congressional race was 'humbling' -- may work for non-profit
Bill de Blasio admits it was a “humbling” experience for him to drop out of his congressional race when he realized voters wanted to pick someone else.
LPGA commissioner willing to talk LIV Golf with Greg Norman: 'My responsibility'
Mollie Marcoux Samaan, the LPGA commissioner, said she would listen to Greg Norman about working with LIV Golf if he called.
Seven French bulldog puppies swiped on Long Island
The puppy burglary occurred before dawn Sunday morning, Suffolk County police said.
At least 17 dead after boat carrying Haitian migrants capsizes
Seventeen people died after a boat carrying dozens of Haitian migrants capsized off the coast of The Bahamas.
Adams calls panhandling on NYC highways 'dangerous' after Post report
Mayor Eric Adams on Sunday slammed panhandling on highways as "dangerous" after The Post reported on beggars approaching motorists on busy roadways.
Russia defends strikes on Ukraine port day after breakthrough grain agreement
The bombing occurred a day after a deal was reached between the two countries in hopes of alleviating growing food prices from the war.
Man stabbed several times in the gut during Manhattan fight: cops
A man was stabbed multiple times in the stomach during a dispute in Upper Manhattan Sunday afternoon, cops said.
The Donald easily trumps DeSantis as young conservatives' '24 favorite: poll
Young conservatives overwhelmingly chose former President Donald Trump over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in a straw poll at a summit in Florida.
NYPD to provide security for Zeldin in NYC after attack upstate
A small contingent of cops has been assigned to safeguard the outgoing congressman from Long Island during his scheduled 7 p.m. appearance at Francis Lewis Park.
Musk got down on one knee, begged Google co-founder Brin for forgiveness over alleged affair with wife: report
Elon Musk reportedly begged Google co-founder Sergey Brin for forgiveness at Art Basel in Miami Beach after allegedly having an affair with his wife months earlier.
Mattress Mack flies to Iowa, Vegas to drop $4 million in Astros bets
Mattress Mack loves nothing more than betting on the Astros.
Dave Chappelle appears as surprise opener at Chris Rock-Kevin Hart MSG show
Dave Chappelle appeared as a surprise warm-up act at Chris Rock and Kevin Hart’s packed Madison Square Garden show Saturday night.
The bet to make as Mets look to avoid sweep
The Mets have their backs against the wall on "Sunday Night Baseball" against the Padres.
Letters to the Editor — July 25, 2022
New York Post readers sound off about Rep. Lee Zeldin's attacker being set free after being charged.
Liz Cheney says Jan. 6 panel 'fully prepared' to subpoena wife of Justice Thomas
The House panel probing the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is “fully prepared’’ to move to subpoena Ginni Thomas, the wife of US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, if necessary, said Rep....
NFL rookie reveals leukemia diagnosis
Texans rookie wide receiver John Metchie III announced Sunday that he has been diagnosed with leukemia.
Chuck Grassley demands Chuck Schumer call vote on Big Tech antitrust bill
Sen. Chuck Grassley wants Sen. Chuck Schumer to hold votes for a bill that supporters say would reduce the power of tech giants like Amazon and Meta to stifle market...
Gerrit Cole wolfs down banana, oranges in dugout during Yankees start
Gerrit Cole is used to mowing down batters, and on Saturday, he proved he's big on chowing down on fruit too.
Rock 'n' rolled: Rage Against the Machine’s guitarist accidentally tackled by security during show
The guitarist for Rage Against the Machine was unharmed following the tackle, video of the incident shows.
'Exhausted' slugger out of Yankees lineup for second straight game
Giancarlo Stanton was held out of the lineup for a second straight game on Sunday, as Aaron Boone looks to get the slugger back into form.
NFL owner pays $6 million for Muhammad Ali's 'Rumble in the Jungle' belt in auction
Jim Irsay owns the Colts, but football isn't his only passion.
Paragliding 'legend' can't walk, may be permanently paralyzed after crash
Australian paragliding pro Nick Neynens may never walk again after coming down heavily on to a rock face while gliding in the French Alps.
Raging Yosemite wildfire tears through 20 square miles in one day
The fast-moving Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park in California spread to 22.3 square miles by Sunday morning, according to Mariposa County fire officials.
Outrageous photos show Kid Rock fans trash concert venue after show canceled
Kid Rock fans trashed a North Dakota State Fair concert venue by chucking beer cans and storming the stage after the show was cancelled because of bad weather.
77-year-old woman found beaten to death in NYC apartment, cops say
Elenora Bernard, 77, was found dead with "bruising and swelling about the body" in her East Flatbush home by police on Saturday.
Qantas pilot exposes behind-the-scenes airport chaos
An experienced Qantas pilot has spoken up about the chaos behind the scenes as passengers become increasingly frustrated with sudden flight delays and cancellations. The pilot, speaking under the pseudonym...
Phillies star has heated exchange with reporter over 'stupid question'
Nick Castellanos is starting to hear the boos from frustrated Phillies fans, and he wasn't in the mood to discuss it on Saturday.
Two women groped by perverts in subway system over the weekend: NYPD
Two women – one 20 and the other 61 – were sexually assaulted by perverts in the New York City subway system over the weekend, cops said Sunday.
Deshaun Watson's status among 10 NFL training camp storylines to watch
The Cleveland Browns did not empty their draft coffers and revolutionize NFL contract negotiations just to leave their season in the hands of Jacoby Brissett.
Biden 'doing just fine' with a sore throat while close contacts remain COVID-free: WH
The president, who contracted the uber-contagious BA.5 variant, "completed his third day of Paxlovid last night,'' Dr. Kevin O'Connor wrote in a letter released by the White House.
Unvaccinated Cardinals All-Stars forced to miss Toronto series
The Cardinals won't have their two best players this week in Toronto.
Just child's play: Alabama residents get a fright over 'real-life Chucky' roaming neighborhood
The human Chucky seen in photos standing on the side of the road of a residential neighborhood in Pinson, Alabama, waiting for cars to pass, was actually a 5-year-old boy...
Athletes brave extreme temperatures as heatwave shortens NYC Triathlon
New York City triathletes braved scorching temperatures Sunday as a heatwave continued to bake the Big Apple -- but some participants brushed aside the extreme weather.
Hit-and-rob: Man run over and then robbed while struggling to survive on NYC street
Disturbing video released by the NYPD Sunday shows a man being hit by a car and then robbed as he lay splayed out on the ground struggling to survive.
Elon Musk had affair with wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin: report
The two tech titans were longtime friends -- with Musk saying that for years he regularly crashed at Brin's Silicon Valley home
Pete Rose will soon be back on an MLB field
Pete Rose is back — sort of.
Formula 1 star lets out 'visceral scream' after costly crash
After crashing out, the Formula 1 star was heard breathing heavily over team radio, before he let out an almighty scream of frustration.
Northeast heat wave turns deadly as Excessive Heat Warnings continue through the weekend
More than 85 million Americans are under heat alerts to start the weekend as record high temperatures have become deadly in Pennsylvania and altered the 2022 New York City Triathlon.
NOAA satellite can forecast space weather, show sun eruptions
NOAA is releasing stunning images of the sun taken by its newest weather satellite showing swirling plasma ejecting from the solar atmosphere into space and getting sucked back into the...
WWE champion sees this potential feud as 'WrestleMania type of match'
Bianca Belair is hoping for a “fairytale” ending to her past year in WWE.
Jets' projected depth chart, training camp schedule
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Pro Bowler missing start of training camp after injuring ribs in car accident
Buffalo Bills guard Rodger Saffold "injured some ribs" during a recent car accident and he won't be practicing with the team at the start of training camp.
Giants' projected depth chart, training camp schedule
Giants legends will sign autographs during each practice, and a rotating group of current players will sign for the first 400 fans ages 4-12.
'Cycle of violence': Israeli forces kill 2 Palestinians in West Bank in shoot out
Israeli forces exchanged fire with Palestinians barricaded in a house in the West Bank on Sunday, killing two, according to Israeli police and the local rescue service.
Why underdog may have little chance in this NL Central matchup
Pick a Card, any Card. The Cardinals can draw an ace and win the NL Central, draw a king and make the postseason as a wild card, or draw a...
Jets' biggest training-camp question mark has chip on his shoulder
Becton will be competing with George Fant for the starting left tackle spot with the loser of the competition moving to the right.
You might be 500 pieces away from a million dollars with this puzzle
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China has become 'significantly' more aggressive, Gen. Mark Milley warns
China's military has become "significantly" more aggressive over the past five years in the Pacific, Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff warned on Sunday.
Dem lawmaker warns Americans enemies could use DNA tests to kill them
US lawmakers and military experts are cautioning Americans about the risks posed by DNA testing services, claiming sophisticated weapons could use that information to “target” individuals.
Turn the tables on your music setup with this record player
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Al Gore compares climate change deniers to cops at Texas school shooting
Former Vice President Al Gore compared climate change deniers to the police officers who gathered in the hallway of a school in Uvalde, Texas, and waited as a mass shooting...
This electric tea kettle heats water safely and looks fab
Here's the tea: This is the best electric kettle out there.
Underachieving receiver among five Giants to watch at training camp
Every player is scrutinized during training camp, some more heavily than others. Here are five Giants of special interest to watch this summer: Kadarius Tony, WR Big surprise, huh? Toney...
Five people shot across NYC in overnight bloodshed: cops
Three men were shot in one incident in Manhattan on Sunday morning and two others were shot in the Bronx and Brooklyn, cops said.
'Touched my heart': Crypto bro gives server $3K tip on $13 restaurant bill
A diner who had invested in cryptocurrency gave a server at a Pennsylvania restaurant a whopping $3,000 tip on a $13 bill, according to a new report.
Want to work in another country? Here's what you need to consider
“I felt like I had an international MBA in experience in all those different countries,” said New Yorker Heidi Schmidt, who worked in multiple countries over a seven-year period.
Does wearing a mask in a job interview affect my chances?
Many employers are now conducting in-person interviews. I’m willing to work in an office but I’m uncomfortable not wearing a mask.
Woman, 73, stabbed by 100-pound sailfish that leaped from water off Florida coast
Katherine Perkins of Arnold, Maryland, was injured after the sailfish struck her in the groin area with its bill on Tuesday, according to police.
Man charged with killing Rochester officer pleads not guilty
Kelvin Vickers, the man accused of killing a Rochester Police officer, pleads not guilty to second-degree murder charges.
Marvel teases new Avengers movies, ‘Black Panther’ sequel
The studio said it would not recast Boseman’s role of T’Challa but very little has come out about the film in the years since.
Dwayne Johnson's 10-year quest brings 'Black Adam' to Comic-Con
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson previewed his upcoming Warner Bros film "Black Adam," a story inspired by DC Comics at the annual Comic-Con convention in San Diego.
Celebrating Jennifer Lopez's 53rd Birthday
Singer, actress, and dancer Jennifer Lopez turns 53 years old on July 24, 2022 and The Post takes a look at some of the amazing moments of her career.
Kate Moss says she 'had to say the truth' at Depp defamation trial
“I know the truth about Johnny,” Moss told the Desert Island Discs, according to the Sunday Times. “I had to say that truth.”
Two Americans arrested trying to smuggle Mexican nationals across border
Two Americans were arrested in Arizona while attempting to smuggle five Mexican citizens across the US border, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officials said. Agents from the Border Patrol’s Tucson...
3 arrested in Boston after white supremacists protest drag queen story hour
Three masked white supremacists were arrested outside a drag queen story time in Boston.
Mets starter's stellar outing spoiled by one bad pitch
Friday night, it was Max Scherzer. On Saturday, it was Chris Bassitt.
One of Yankees' Michael King replacements leaves rough first impression
The Yankees’ worst fears were confirmed Saturday, when they placed Michael King on the 60-day injured list with a fractured right elbow.
NYPD probing shootings, suspicious deaths in NYC
The NYPD has not yet confirmed if the two killings in Queens are related to each other.
Why Mets manager let his All-Star rest with game on the line
In the biggest moment Saturday night for the Mets, manager Buck Showalter said he felt comfortable with a banged-up Tomas Nido at the plate.
State Dept. official slammed for saying he prefers high gas prices
Republican congressional candidate Ron Bassilian ripped into Eyre, calling him a "ghoul" and arguing that gas prices are "inelastic” to American drivers.
Gil Hodges' daughter opens up about honor of inducting dad into Hall of Fame
Irene’s father, Gil Hodges, the longtime Brooklyn Dodgers great and the manager of the Mets’ 1969 World Series championship team, will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on...
AFC East QBs enter training camp with huge expectations
The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy breaks down the AFC East storylines going into training camp: New England Patriots Coach: Bill Belichick (23rd year) Training camp site: Foxborough, Mass. Key additions: One...
DeSantis slams Biden at Florida GOP Gala
The GOP firebrand and potential 2024 presidential candidate repeatedly mocked Biden by using his disparaging "Brandon" moniker, branding his presidency a wide-ranging disaster.