March 1, 2017
Ex-Giant star sentenced to prison for $35M Ponzi scheme
BOSTON — Former Giants and Patriots cornerback Will Allen and his business partner have been sentenced to prison for running a Ponzi scheme that took in more than $35 million....
Former David Barton Gym to become Elite New York Sports Club
The former quirky David Barton Gym at 4 Astor Place will become an Elite New York Sports Club — while retaining many of the chic, nightlife aesthetics that made it...
Russian Consulate security officer died of natural causes
The death of a security officer at the Russian Consulate in New York on Election Day has been attributed to natural causes, the city medical examiner said. Initial police reports...
Best plea deal for 'Vegan Bernie Madoff' is six months in jail
The blood drained from the face of celeb vegan restaurateur Sarma Melngailis in a Brooklyn courtroom Wednesday when she learned the best deal on the table still involved her spending...
Lobbyists fearful of losing their jobs with Trump in office
What’s the most endangered profession today? Besides newspapers, I mean. I’d say it has to be Washington lobbying. Every time Trump trots out a bunch of corporate executives for a...
These wacky food marketing complaints take lawsuits too far
New Yorkers are already well-known dining snobs — but this is just foodie foolishness. There’s been a surge in class-action lawsuits filed in the city by persnickety Gothamites complaining about...
Judge threatens to arrest councilman if he skips court date
A Queens judge has an arrest warrant at the ready for indicted City Councilman Ruben Wills if he fails to show up in court Thursday. That’s because Wills was a...
Attorneys charged for senior citizen home scam
Four attorneys tricked a series of vulnerable homeowners into signing away their homes while sticking them with the mortgages, authorities said Wednesday. Michael Herskowitz, Yariv Katz, Yisroel Steinberg and Sandford...
Why the jobs report is coming out later than usual
This is going to be a big disappointment to a lot of people, so get hold of a hankie. The employment report that each month purports to show — but...
Inside the black pants scandal that snubbed 7-year-old bowler
Todd Powell and Jennifer White found they had become overnight celebrities Wednesday for standing up against a peculiar dress code that cost their 7-year-old son, Grayson, his rightful victory at a...
The Obama's $60M book deal is way overpriced
The memoirs of President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama fetched $60 million! Ridiculous beyond belief! Even if the former POTUS had this kind of a plot twist: That he...
Don't get too excited about Dow's all-time high
I didn’t cringe even once during President Trump’s speech on Tuesday. But I was cringing when the Dow Jones industrial average decided to go up 303 points Wednesday based on...
Judge skewers billionaire for alleged real-estate fraud
A Manhattan judge skewered a billionaire music mogul in court Wednesday, calling the “extraordinarily sophisticated” businessman’s claim that he was defrauded in a $79 million town house deal “unbelievable” as...
WWE star Goldberg reveals why he's so fit at 50: This insane diet
Professional wrestling legend Goldberg may be 50 years old, but he’s still in phenomenal shape, and he explained how he’s been able to maintain his intimidating physique after all these...
'Spinal Tap' owners attempt to get creators' $400M suit tossed
The foursome behind the “Spinal Tap” mockumentary — Harry Shearer, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Rob Reiner — should have the volume of their $400 million suit against Vivendi turned...
Subway's chicken should be called Subway 'sicken'
We learned this week that the chicken in Subway’s sandwiches is really almost 50 percent soy. So, shouldn’t this soy-chicken concoction be called Sicken instead of chicken? “Would you like...
Arthur Aidala may be next US Attorney for Eastern District
The decision is now hands of President Trump and Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Al D'Amato's airplane rebellion is under FAA investigation
The raucous airplane rebellion that got former Sen. Al D’Amato tossed from a long-delayed JetBlue flight two months ago is now under investigation, The Post has learned. Passengers on the...
De Blasio dodges questions about federal probe
Mayor de Blasio ducked a barrage of questions Wednesday about the federal probe into his fund-raising operation and the abrupt firing of a city official tied to the controversial sale...
Trump lays out 'goals' for immigration reform
President Trump revealed the conditions under which he could support immigration reform, which would be a remarkable policy shift — just as the White House prepares to put out a...
Jeff Sessions spoke with Russians during Trump’s campaign: DOJ
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Jeff Sessions had two conversations with the Russian ambassador to the United States during the presidential campaign season last year, contact that immediately fueled calls for...
McDonald's makes fast food faster with new phone app
McDonald’s, which revolutionized the drive-thru in the seventies, announced a new initiative on Wednesday that could kill it. The hamburger chain said that before the end of 2017 customers will...
Stunning miracle victory puts Northwestern on brink of history
Northwestern, preferred school of many sports journalists, is probably — right? — going to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history after an incredible finish Wednesday in...
Marissa Mayer will give her bonus to employees after data breach
Yahoo Chief Executive Marissa Mayer oversaw a major executive-rank breakdown in leadership after the company’s 2014 data breach, the tech outfit said Wednesday. “Certain senior executives did not properly comprehend...
HSBC fights to keep company report private
Are Wall Street’s secrets up for public scrutiny? That question was front-and-center during a contentious hearing at Manhattan federal appeals court on Wednesday, after a lower court ruled last year...
Waldorf Astoria closes for two years of renovations
After 86 years hosting presidents, princesses and pop stars, The Waldorf-Astoria hotel closed its gilded doors Wednesday, its glittery guests making way for two years of construction workers. Hilton Worldwide...
Kristaps Porzingis shines in return as Knicks thump Magic
ORLANDO, Fla. — This is the land of fantasy and unicorns, so why not? March is here, the Knicks are playing defense, trying to make the month meaningful. Like it...
Brian Cashman in no rush to free Yankees' young 'caged bull'
TAMPA — One day after James Kaprielian described himself as a “caged bull’’ who couldn’t wait until he got the chance to pitch in an exhibition game, Brian Cashman strongly...
Why Chris Carter's swing is already a concern for Yankees
TAMPA — From 2013-16, Chris Carter averaged 146 games played. Last season with the Brewers, the first baseman appeared in 155 games and started 151 of them. Now, the 30-year-old...
The newest Ranger arrives — and is thrown into injured mess
Those questioning why the Rangers didn’t do much in the hours leading up to the NHL trade deadline Wednesday, need to look no further than the team’s practice ice, where...
Getting punched in jaw made every sound torture for this model
Budding model Katrina Caro was working as a waitress at a trendy Bowery club two years ago when she was inadvertently clocked in the jaw during a bar brawl. Despite...
Experts warn that hacked robots could easily go on killing sprees
Robots will soon be cleaning our homes, performing surgery and even building skyscrapers. But a top security firm claims that robots — including those currently on the market — could...
Syndergaard’s rising off the field — and wants to take baseball with him
PORT ST. LUCIE — In addition to his physical presence and his powerful performance, Noah Syndergaard’s mechanics have people in the industry talking. To be clear, this would be the...
People reveal their worst dating app disasters
Oh, online dating. It could be the place you find "the one." On the other hand, it could be a minefield of creepy chatty up lines, crude messages and downright...
Ben McAdoo knows what went wrong with Giants offense
INDIANAPOLIS — A comprehensive study of what went right, and wrong, with the Giants offense is not yet complete, but Ben McAdoo said he thinks he knows why the side...
What David Wright means (and meant) to Mets clubhouse
JUPITER, FLA. — Jose Reyes sent a recent text message to David Wright, telling his friend and teammate to take it slow recovering from his latest setback. “Just get healthy...
Feds arrest 'Dreamer' right after she speaks to the media
Federal immigration agents arrested a 22-year-old immigrant moments after she detailed her fears of deportation during a news conference in Mississippi on Wednesday, according to reports. Immigration and Customs Enforcement...
Trump weighs military action against North Korea over nuclear program
President Trump is considering military action against North Korea in an effort to stop their nuclear weapons program, a report says. Sources told the Wall Street Journal that an internal...
This luxury hotel takes guest service to the next level
Most five star hotels pride themselves on catering to their guests’ every demand. But a new documentary is set to shed light on some of the outrageous requests of the...
Look who's begging the robots to take our jobs
Robots are coming for more Americans’ jobs — and you can blame the Fight for $15 fanatics. Wendy’s is now moving to install self-service kiosks in 1,000 of its restaurants...
Guardian Angels take up rat control as side gig
The city is so safe that the Guardian Angels had to start a side gig — as exterminators. The vigilante group famous for taking subway safety into their own hands...
De Blasio's spotty homeless 'vision'
Mayor de Blasio called it a “blood-and-guts war strategy” to finally get a handle on the city’s rising homelessness — but what he announced Tuesday looks more like a wish...
Guard helps inmate lover alter incriminating tattoo
A Rikers Island guard smuggled a tattoo gun to her female prison paramour to help alter a tattoo that linked the accused crook to a string of robberies, prosecutors said...
The NYPD delivers yet another record low in crime
Congrats to New York’s men and women in blue, and to the NYPD brass as well: Together, you delivered the city’s safest February on modern record. The overall major-crime index...
Do sex offenders have a right to free speech?
When Lester Packingham beat a traffic ticket a few years back, he couldn’t contain his joy. He went online and wrote, “No fine. No court cost, no nothing spent. Praise...
Democrats proved Tuesday night that they still don't get it
Optics are everything, especially in politics. Which makes the Democrats’ messaging effort — at least the one on display during President Trump’s joint address to Congress — all the more...
How cornerback went from unknown to tempting Jets splash
INDIANAPOLIS — Two years ago, Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan spent big on cornerbacks. He likely will have to go down that same road again this year. The pending release...
Rodney Dangerfield's widow doesn't respect his tribute mural
A recently painted tribute to Rodney Dangerfield in his old Queens neighborhood is getting no respect — from the comic legend’s widow. Italian artist Francesca Robicci created the Kew Gardens...
No 'Trump Doctrine' yet -- and wisely so
In his politically adept address to Congress Tuesday night, President Trump largely ignored foreign policy and spoke only generally — though warmly — about our armed forces. That was a...
Tight-lipped Cowboys coach: Tony Romo's been 'outstanding'
INDIANAPOLIS — Cowboys coach Jason Garrett did not have much to say about quarterback Tony Romo on Wednesday. Meeting with reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine, Garrett praised Romo but...
Jose Reyes is pretty excited about this center field thing
PORT ST. LUCIE — Jose Reyes enjoys the challenge. Though the veteran infielder is slated to become the Mets’ starting third baseman — after David Wright’s throwing program recently was...
The moment an innocent woman was shot by gunmen on bicycles
Video shows the moments after an innocent bystander was shot in the back by two gunmen on bicycles who were aiming at a rival in Bushwick Wednesday. The 43-year-old victim...
Rachel Dolezal changes her name to West African moniker
Rachel Dolezal — the white NAACP leader who pretended to be black for years — has reportedly changed her name to a West African moniker meaning "gift of God." The...
Epic Bette/Joan 'Feud' fuels new scenery-chewing miniseries
Ryan Murphy is an actor’s best friend. Through several seasons of “American Horror Story” and last year’s “The People v. OJ Simpson,” he has handed terrific roles to everyone from...
How NYC's hottest DJ returned from a near-death experience
In December of 2011, New York DJ Jonathan Toubin went to sleep in a comfortable hotel bed in Portland, Ore. He woke up to find himself pinned under the front...
Rory Lee Feek's tragic memoir is a hit
“I am famous for loving my wife,” writes Rory Lee Feek on the first page of his new memoir “This Life I Live” (Thomas Nelson, out now), which hit the...
Facebook accepts 'blood money' from terrorist activities: lawsuits
A lawyer behind a pair of lawsuits alleging Facebook allows terrorist groups to use the social network as a recruiting platform called on the company Wednesday to stop profiting from...
Roger Federer's redemption tour didn't last long
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Roger Federer squandered three match points in a shocking 3-6, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (5) second-round loss to Russian qualifier Evgeny Donskoy at the Dubai Tennis...
Popular boutique owner caught shoplifting from Whole Foods
The owner of a hipster kids' boutique empire, which counts Hillary Clinton among its customers, was busted for shoplifting beauty products and other loot from a Brooklyn Whole Foods store...
Ben McAdoo: Eli Manning's role in Giants' offensive failings
INDIANAPOLIS — There are those on the outside who look and see how the Giants regressed on offense in 2016 and pin most of the blame on the offensive line....
This autistic swim team proved everyone wrong
When Mike McQuay Jr., an 18-year-old with autism, was growing up, the place he felt most safe and calm was in his parents’ backyard pool. “We’d take him to the...
Why nothing came together at Islanders' trade deadline (again)
Another trade deadline passed while the Islanders stood pat. In a move (or lack thereof) that has become commonplace in the tenure of general manager Garth Snow, the Islanders chose...
NYC's low crime rate just got even lower
The month of February had the city’s lowest crime figures in any of the 25 years since the introduction of CompStat, police announced on Wednesday. Overall major crime dropped 9.7...
Scientists find world's oldest fossils — and possibility of life on Mars
Scientists have discovered tiny fossils that are thinner than a human hair and are an astounding 3.7 billion years old, making them the oldest known fossils on Earth, University College...
Now you can breathe bottled Swiss air for a ridiculous price
The price of this Swiss product will take your breath away. Forget cheese, chocolates or watches, the latest specialty from the Alpine wonderland is good ’ol air – but it...
MJ’s Neverland Ranch returns to market with massive price cut
Never say never — Neverland Ranch just might find a buyer yet. The estate of the late pop icon Michael Jackson, located in Los Olivos, Calif., and renamed Sycamore Valley...
This guy just wants Papa John's to stop texting him
Better ingredients, better pizza…too many texts? A man is suing Papa John’s for sending him so many text messages that it allegedly triggered extreme anxiety and emotional distress. Plaintiff Jonathan...
Congress warned that troops could soon battle 'Terminator' robots
US troops could soon be fighting "The Terminator" on the battlefield. Experts in cyber warfare told a House committee Wednesday that they expect enemies of the US to begin using...
Why Mets urgently need to know if the kids can hit
JUPITER, Fla. – Sandy Alderson coined a motto and a motivation for his 2017 Mets when he declared them “all in.” This is the proper sentiment when your team possesses...
State wasted millions by not helping kidney patients get Medicare: audit
ALBANY – New York State wasted up to $146 million over five years by not helping people with kidney disease get Medicare benefits they’re entitled to, according to an audit...
I grew up in and then escaped from a doomsday cult
Claire Ashman didn’t own a pair of jeans or wear a bikini until she was 38. For most of her adult life, she’s never had her own bank account —...
Lego launches NASA women toy set
https://twitter.com/LegoNASAWomen/status/836592463326375940 Lego is taking a giant leap for womankind in NASA. The Danish toy company is launching a new set of figures for a brick-by-brick commemoration of five women who...
Skin cancer from tanning beds costs the US millions a year
There’s little question that UV rays from tanning beds can heighten the risk of cancer, and yet the number of people who visit tanning salons has continued to rise. And...
Snap Inc. set to price its IPO at $17 per share
Vanishing texts are worth more than you think. Snap, the parent company of the social network Snapchat, priced its initial public offering at $17 a share — above the expected...
The most surprising hotel amenities, from stripper poles to robots
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a...bee hive? That’s just one of the unexpected attractions you may find at one of these hotels that make these properties more than...
White Sox slugger: I ate my passport with $68 million on the line
MIAMI — White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu told a Miami federal jury Wednesday that he ate a chunk of a fake passport while flying to the U.S. to cover...
Unlikely star rises in possible ESPN trio to replace Chris Berman
Chris Berman's ESPN footprint may take three people to fill. The Worldwide Leader is considering a trio of sportscasters to divvy up the jobs of the outgoing mammoth presence on...
Your turkey sandwich is contributing to global warming
Here’s some CO2-free food for thought. One single loaf of bread contributes as much to global warming as one pound of carbon dioxide, according to a new study published Wednesday...
Neil Patrick Harris nabs $5.5M East Hampton home
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka, who own a townhouse in Harlem, are adding a Hamptons property to their trophy real estate collection — one with plenty of room for their...
Optimism rising under Trump, the Conway-couch conniptions and other comments
From the right: Trump’s Latest Prime-Time TV Hit “Where has this Donald Trump been for the last 40 days?” asks Joe Battenfeld in the Boston Herald, referring to the stirring...
The Process is broken again
Philadelphia center Joel Embiid's season is over because of continued issues with his left knee. The 76ers -- whose lengthy rebuild under former GM Sam Hinkie was dubbed "The Process,"...
Saint Laurent channels '80s glam for Paris Fashion Week
PARIS -- Paris fashion week kicked off Tuesday night with Saint Laurent’s show, boasting a front row that included Kate Moss, Catherine Deneuve and Zoë Kravitz. Situated in an outdoor...
UN says deadly Syria bombing of humanitarian convoy was deliberate
GENEVA - Syrian government aircraft deliberately bombed and strafed a humanitarian convoy, killing 14 aid workers and halting relief operations, U.N. investigators said on Wednesday in a report identifying war...
How I hunt down cheaters running the Boston Marathon
The world's most elite marathon is just weeks away — and an Ohio man claims he's already marked at least a dozen runners who cheated their way into the race....
These spiders have threesomes to avoid getting eaten
Call it 50 shades of arachnid. Male wolf spiders engage in threesomes to avoid the potentially fatal act of courtship, a biologist has found. Matthew Persons, a professor of ecology...
Border Patrol agents seize half ton of pot in mere days
More than 1,000 pounds of marijuana with a street value of nearly $1 million was seized in Texas by US Border Patrol agents in a recent three-day span, agency officials...
Kanye West releases 17-minute song used in fashion week show
Kanye’s having a great 2017. The rapper impressed the fashion industry not only with his more defined Yeezy Season 5 collection, but also his choice of show music, which became...
Woman spotted wearing nothing but white paint and a clown nose
The creepy clown sightings just got creepier. A naked woman painted in white from head to toe wearing nothing but a red foam clown nose has left residents of an...
Judge orders release of Orlando nightclub killer's wife
The widow of Orlando mass killer Omar Mateen should be released from jail until she’s tried on charges of allegedly helped her murderous hubby, a judge ruled on Wednesday. Noor...
The baby names to choose if you want a little millionaire
It's natural to want to give your baby the very best start in life, and that begins with picking the perfect name. As well as settling on something that mom...
The 1 percent should be nervous about their taxes this year
Tax specialists are reportedly warning clients that the Internal Revenue Service is focusing this year on people and companies most likely to hide money during tax season. Bloomberg reported that...
De Blasio evasive when asked about sitdown with feds
Mayor de Blasio repeatedly deflected questions Tuesday about his more than four-hour grilling last week by federal prosecutors reviewing his campaign financing. “There is an investigation going on and I...
Crocs taps new CEO, closes stores in wake of brutal quarter
Crocs Inc. is giving its CEO the boot. The Colorado-based company — whose brightly-hued, plastic clogs are worn by the likes of celebrity chef Mario Batali — is bumping its...
Voters fed up with de Blasio's handling of investigations
City voters are fed up with how Mayor de Blasio is handling a string of federal and state probes rocking his administration – including his plan to seek contributions to...
This lawmaker flipped out on a student who opposed vouchers
Things got pretty heated during an exchange about school vouchers between a Texas state senator and a student. Sen. Don Huffines later apologized for his tone during the meeting, but...
Trump keeping gender-neutral bathroom in White House
President Trump thinks each state should decide on bathroom policies for transgender people — but at the White House, he’s decided that an “all-gender restroom” is fine by him. Trump...
Jimmer Fredette is plotting his NBA redemption
The "Lonely God" wants some NBA company. Jimmer Fredette is trying to figure out his return from overseas, having conquered the Chinese Basketball Association during an MVP season. The Shanghai Sharks...
Falcons coach torturing himself with Super Bowl replays
INDIANAPOLIS — Dan Quinn knew the question was coming, so he gave the answer before it could even be asked. The Falcons coach met the media Wednesday at the NFL Scouting...
Ransomers are coming for your internet-connected teddy bears
Data from internet-connected smart teddy bears has been leaked and ransomed, exposing children’s voice messages and more than half a million customer accounts, according to a security expert. In a...
All-clear at Republic Airport after bomb scare shutdown
Authorities gave the "all clear" at Republic Airport on Long Island following a bomb scare Wednesday, officials said. The Suffolk County Bomb Squad was dispatched after an anonymous caller made...
Truck spills 'tidal wave of beer' across highway
This is one of the biggest party fouls of all time. A speeding semi carting tons of suds lost control on a Las Vegas highway Tuesday night, causing a “tidal...
Nick Kyrgios ruins everything, even girlfriend's big comeback
Nick Kyrgios just can’t stop making everything about himself. A day that should have been spent celebrating girlfriend and fellow tennis pro Ajla Tomljanovic’s first win in more than a year turned...
Golf literally throwing out rule book in proposed fun overhaul
MEXICO CITY — Golf's two governing bodies released a draft of modern rules on Wednesday aimed at bringing common sense to what can be a complicated sport. The Royal &...
Giants coach leaves the door open for Adrian Peterson
INDIANAPOLIS — Ben McAdoo said Wednesday the Giants will take a look at Adrian Peterson — as they would any other free agent — to see if making a run...
Stripper-obsessed boss made office a living hell: suit
One of the city's fastest-growing companies, health care consultancy firm Exusia, is run by a stripper-obsessed CEO who treats his jiggle-joint jaunts as business expenses, according to a new sexual...
Lightning bolt rips hole in LaGuardia runway
A powerful bolt of lightning struck a LaGuardia runway Wednesday morning, causing a hole and delaying flights, officials said. The lightning strike happened at around 11:18 a.m. on Wednesday at...
White House clears Conway for hawking Ivanka products on TV
The White House has cleared Kellyanne Conway of wrongdoing, after the top aide hawked Ivanka Trump’s fashion line in a TV interview last month. “Upon completion of our inquiry, we...
This adorable hippo was saved from almost certain death
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust rescued a baby hippopotamus from a mud pool in the remote Kiunga Forest of Kenya. The orphaned hippo had been struggling for days, surrounded by...
Judge in Casey Anthony trial speaks out about verdict
The retired judge who presided over Casey Anthony’s murder trial said the Florida mom probably killed her daughter by accident with chloroform — but he has no beef with the...
The athletic freaks who will wow NFL teams at Combine
NFL Combine week is here. Even though the medical exams are probably the most important aspect of the week, it's the workout portion that always creates the most buzz. Here's...
How Phil Jackson meddled his way to triangle triumph
ORLANDO, Fla. — Jeff Hornacek acknowledged Knicks president Phil Jackson has influenced him into using more triangle offense — especially to enhance the team’s defense. And Jackson has a supporter...
Department of Education sues allegedly bigoted teacher
A Queens high school teacher accused of making sexist and anti-Semitic remarks to students dodged disciplinary action due to a deadline technicality. Now the city's Department of Education has taken...
Man allegedly bit wife's face after she took his potato chips
Don’t even think about touching this man’s potato chips. Junk food fanatic George Beaver took a bite out of his wife’s face after she picked up his bag of Utz...
Disney has its first gay kiss
Disney aired its first gay kissing scene in Monday’s episode of children’s cartoon “Star vs. the Forces of Evil.” The Disney XD show saw main character Star and her friend...
Anti-Semitic and anti-Muslim messages scrawled across city
A fresh wave of hate crimes has hit the city -- including swastikas and anti-Muslim mail -- amidst a rash of bigoted threats and vandalism around the country, police sources...
Cuomo to visit Israel amid spate of anti-Semitic threats
ALBANY – Gov. Cuomo will visit Israel in a show of solidarity with Jews following a spate of threats against Jewish community centers and other gathering places. Cuomo was expected...
Chief merchant leaves Dressbarn
Dressbarn just put its chief merchant out to pasture. Judi Langley, Dressbarn’s executive vice president and chief merchandise officer, left the retailer last week, sources told The Post. Langley, who...
'Depressed' Wall Street exec jumps to his death
A 47-year-old financial company executive was killed Wednesday when he jumped from a luxury apartment building on the Upper West Side, authorities said. Kevin Bell jumped from a ninth-floor kitchen...
Derrick Rose's free-agency plan after awkward Knicks tenure
ORLANDO – Wednesday is the deadline for Derrick Rose to take the Brandon Jennings path. The Knicks would need to be waived Rose on March 1 for him to be eligible...
Man dragged by speeding car while trying to save his puppy
A California man trying to take back his stolen puppy got snagged in the alleged thief's getaway car — which dragged the man for several miles until he was dumped...
Woman jumps onto train tracks in Brooklyn
With her earbuds in place, this woman looked like most other rush-hour commuters as she "confidently" strolled through a Brooklyn subway station. Only one problem: she was walking on the...
Ivanka had a big part in crafting Trump's speech to Congress
Ivanka Trump pressed her father to include a softer touch in his address to Congress and focus on her pet issues, such as family leave, child care and environmental protection....
How Facebook can turn you into a rage machine
It's not enough to only like Facebook posts – you’ve got to start 'Loving' them. That’s the advice from Mark Zuckerberg’s social network, which has urged its users to stop...
Wells Fargo's top brass won't get cash bonuses for 2016
Wells Fargo said eight senior executives, including Chief Executive Tim Sloan and Chief Financial Officer John Shrewsberry, will not receive cash bonuses for 2016, as the bank looks to increase...
Ray Dalio is stepping down as co-CEO of Bridgewater
Ray Dalio, the brain behind the world’s largest hedge fund, is stepping down from his role as co-chief executive, effective April 15. In a letter sent to investors Wednesday Dalio,...
James Harden: The problem with dating Khloé Kardashian
Harden and Kardashian were first linked in July 2015. They split the following February.
Ryan Zinke confirmed as Interior secretary
WASHINGTON -- Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke won Senate confirmation on Wednesday as President Donald Trump's Interior secretary, giving him responsibility for overseeing 400 million acres of public land, mostly in...
Behind the scenes with Darrelle Revis at his best – and most broken
INDIANAPOLIS – A few thoughts on Darrelle Revis, who was informed by the Jets on Tuesday that he will be released next week: 1. The thing I will remember most...
NFL is actually taking Johnny Manziel's comeback seriously
Johnny Manziel's comeback is getting "serious." The infamous NFL flunkout has an agent again and is drawing free-agent interest, according to NFL Network. Manziel, 24, who did not play in...
Broccoli holds the secret to staying young
Maybe we should be focusing less on Botox and more on broccoli. That’s according to scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, who published a recent study...
Baby makes rock-and-roll sign during ultrasound scan
When Makelle Ahlin went in to get an ultrasound 22 weeks into her pregnancy, she was just hoping to see a healthy baby. She lucked out, however, when the ultrasound showed...
Deadly tornadoes sweep across the Midwest
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Tornadoes touched down in the upper Midwest and northern Arkansas, killing at least three people as the spring-like storm system rumbled eastward Wednesday. Compact but strong...
These badass female soldiers could break you
Israeli soldiers from the Lions of the Jordan battalion take part in a training exercise before being assigned their posts near the West Bank.
Patriots: We don't believe in Tom Brady forever
Life After Brady? The New England Patriots are not expected to trade highly coveted backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, ESPN reported Wednesday morning, keeping a succession plan to Tom Brady intact...
Marion Javits found dead in her apartment
Marian Javits, the glamorous wife of senator Jacob Javits, who chose to stay put in the Big Apple – and have an affair with Geraldo Rivera --- as her husband...
Warriors exhale on Kevin Durant, season won't ride on Matt Barnes
Kevin Durant's knee injury is not as dire as initially feared after an MRI exam revealed an MCL sprain and a bone bruise, the Warriors announced Wednesday morning. Durant will be...
Dow surpasses 21,000 for the first time ever
Dow 20,000, we hardly knew ye. The Dow Jones industrial average surpassed the 21,000 mark on Wednesday for the first time ever — just 24 trading days after the blue-chip...
Inside WWE legend Big Show's incredible weight loss
In a profession where most athletes are encouraged to continue to make their physiques bigger, scarier and more outlandish, WWE superstar Big Show’s dramatic weight loss has captured the imagination of...
Man catches rare Pokémon only to die moments later
Trying to “catch ‘em all” led a Pokémon-loving retiree to suffer a fatal heart attack. Liang Weiming, 67, collapsed just moments after catching the rare digital monster “Lapras” while out...
This 99-year-older runner edged his 92-year-old opponent in a race
Two elderly men raced each other in the 60-meter event at the USATF Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships in New Mexico. It was a photo finish as 99-year-old runner...
Two women charged with murder of Kim Jong Nam
She’s not laughing out loud anymore. Doan Thi Huong, known as the “LOL girl” for wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the acronym, appeared on the verge of tears as a...
Commerce secretary wears $500 slippers to Trump's speech
Newly installed Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross wore a pair of $500 custom-made velvet slippers to President Trump's address to Congress.
Church allegedly burns woman to death during exorcism
A bound and naked woman was burned to death during an exorcism in Nicaragua after she was hurled onto a flaming pyre, according to a new report. Vilma Trujillo, 25,...
Snap eyes biggest tech IPO since Alibaba
Snap Inc, owner of popular messaging app Snapchat, will price its initial public offering after the US stock market closes on Wednesday in the most eagerly awaited technology IPO since...
Facebook beefs up tools to stop livestreamed suicides
Facebook is beefing up its suicide prevention tools, including new options for people to report if someone might harm themselves while broadcasting on Facebook Live. Facebook said Wednesday that it’s...
Uber's CEO apologizes for arguing with his own driver
Uber’s CEO has apologized after a video emerged of him in a shouting match with a driver for his ride-hailing company in which the honcho said, “Some people don’t like...
Best Buy's stock gets hammered on lackluster holiday sales
Best Buy, the No. 1 US electronics retailer, reported an unexpected decline in holiday-quarter same-store sales on Wednesday, hurt by weak demand for tablets, gaming consoles, wearable devices and mobile...
Trump's speech to Congress was a big hit, poll shows
President Trump hit a home run with his major speech Tuesday night before a joint session of Congress, according to a poll. Sixty-nine percent of those who viewed the speech...
Trump cribs from Obama's speech on education
President Trump adopted President Obama’s language of education being “a civil rights issue” -- but in an interview with The Post, the education secretary acknowledged that he has “not yet”...
Ex-CIA agent granted partial clemency in abduction of Muslim cleric
ROME — The Italian president granted partial clemency late Tuesday to an American ex-CIA agent on the eve of her expected extradition from Portugal to serve a prison sentence for...
Out-of-control Porsche kills four people in a fireball of death
Four people died in a car crash when a Porsche slid full-speed into a parked car on a highway between Athens and Delphi in Greece. The driver was George Vakakis,...
Legging company under fire for using flimsy material
LuLaRoe, the comfy-chic brand that sells its products through ambassadors, is reportedly facing backlash from thousands of dissatisfied customers who say some of the company’s clothing isn’t up to snuff....
Parents jailed after child found walking the streets alone
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Police in North Carolina say they have arrested two parents after their 2-year-old child was found walking along a road alone. Local media outlets report a passer-by...
My house is overrun by snakes and I can't leave
A Kansas City, Mo., woman says she's being cheated out of her lease deposit money, and she has to leave her home because it's being overrun with snakes. The mother...
How to troll the thugs of the UN Human Rights Council: Use Milo
The United Nations Human Rights Council is modern diplomacy’s punch line. As it opens its 2017 session in Geneva this week, President Trump should treat the council as the joke...
Tourist shot after Google Maps leads her into slums
An Argentinian tourist is fighting for her life after she, her husband and another couple visiting Rio de Janeiro tried to get to Christ the Redeemer statue following Google Maps...
Mom found passed out in car with child, heroin paraphernalia
ROANOKE, Va. — A Virginia woman is charged with child neglect after police say officers found her and two other adults passed out in a car while the woman's infant...
This is how Darrelle Revis should be remembered in the end
This was right around the moment when archaeologists and sportswriters discovered and named Revis Island, January 2010. Darrelle Revis had just finished his first year as an All-Pro, and it...
Yankees' Greg Bird provides powerful reminder of his upside
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Not too long ago, John Farrell oversaw a Red Sox team at JetBlue Park that was waiting anxiously for the future. On Tuesday, he looked across...
Trump signs executive order on historically black colleges
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at signaling his commitment to historically black colleges and universities, saying that those schools will be "an absolute priority...
When Comcast subscribers will get to watch the Yankees again
Turns out, Comcast Xfinity customers won’t miss out on any of the Yankees’ regular season this year after all. After subscribers were forced to live without Yankees baseball for all...
Jose Reyes ready for his second opportunity at third base
JUPITER, Fla. — Jose Reyes was a fast learner last year, providing stability at third base for the Mets after David Wright underwent season-ending surgery. It turns out 2016 wasn’t...
Deep ankle gash will keep Dan Girardi out 'around two weeks'
Just in case that right side of the defense didn’t look bad enough, the Rangers played Tuesday night’s 4-1 loss to the league-leading Capitals at the Garden without Dan Girardi...
Fantasy baseball: When seeking a closer, don't make this mistake
There is no denying the closer position is one of the most volatile in all of baseball. If a ninth-inning specialist isn’t getting the job done, his manager has a...
Monmouth so close to Cinderella as March Madness revs up
You can count on the metropolitan area being represented in the NCAA Tournament. You just can’t count on knowing which schools will be there. Last year, Seton Hall ended a...
Trump delivered a grand slam of a speech to the nation
President Trump hit a grand slam Tuesday night, with the best speech of his life and the most remarkable speech in decades by a chief executive to a joint session...
Trump's new immigration order will drop Iraq from 'ban' list
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's new immigration order will remove Iraq from the list of countries whose citizens face a temporary US travel ban, US officials said Tuesday, citing the...
Navy SEAL's widow brought to tears by standing ovation
The widow of the Navy SEAL killed in a Yemen raid last month was honored with a standing ovation during President Trump’s speech to Congress Tuesday — prompting her eyes...
Rangers have more needs to fill before trade deadline
Focusing on the trade deadline is a more cheerful assignment than focusing on the Rangers’ last two games, but duty calls. And so it is our obligation to report that...
Democrat calls himself a Republican in response to Trump speech
The Democrat giving the response to President Trump's congressional address Tuesday seemed to have forgotten what party he was representing — when he inexplicably called himself a Republican during his...
To honor suffragettes, female Democrats wear white to Trump speech
Female Democratic lawmakers staged a quiet protest during President Trump’s first speech to Congress on Tuesday night, wearing white outfits — a symbol of the women’s suffrage movement. Many of...
Late hedge fund honcho's ex-gal pal battling his kids over Park Avenue pad
The ex-girlfriend of late hedge fund honcho Donald Drapkin is waging a legal battle over the Park Avenue apartment she bought with him in 2013. Elyse Slaine filed a lawsuit...
Good Samaritan helps save woman from ATM robbery
A good Samaritan saved a woman from being robbed by a career criminal at an ATM near Times Square early Tuesday, police said. The 36-year-old victim got into a struggle...
Why heroin and classroom sex aren't enough to get teachers fired anymore
The city’s bad-apple teachers have a surprising new ally these days — Manhattan judges. The jurists are increasingly refusing to side with city education bigs to punish rogue educators fired...
Jets' Combine wish list begins with top quarterbacks
With the NFL Combine beginning Wednesday, here are five prospects to watch for the Jets: Deshaun Watson QB, Clemson The case for Watson is pretty simple: He went 32-3 in...
City homeowners delinquent on taxes falls to five-year low
The number of New York City homeowners delinquent on their property taxes fell to a five-year low, a report from the Big Apple’s Department of Finance reveals. The 22,629 properties...
Trump's speech to Congress marks the real start of his presidency
In the first 38 days of his presidency, Donald Trump seemed to struggle to find his footing. On his 39th, he found it unexpectedly in a strong, direct and —...
Danny Meyer launching $30M restaurant, bar
Danny Meyer ’s Union Square Hospitality Group has formed a partnership with Fosun Property Holdings, the owners of 28 Liberty St., to create what will become a new $30 million...