August 27, 2018
Hundreds of fish mysteriously die in Malibu lagoon
LOS ANGELES — California officials were trying Monday to solve a stinky mystery: A die-off has left hundreds of fish floating in a recently restored lagoon on the tony Malibu...
Noah Syndergaard sounds completely lost
CHICAGO — If the Mets were preparing for a possible National League wild-card game (pure fantasy, but play along), Noah Syndergaard would be third, by plenty, on the list of...
Man wrote 'Nazi pigs' on firehouse, ambulances: cops
The NYPD is looking for a man who defaced an FDNY firehouse and ambulances with the words “Nazi pigs” in Manhattan, authorities said Monday. The vandal wrote, “Nazi pigs die”...
Inside the worst train wreck in NYC history
It was a tragedy so horrific that the name of the street was changed so New Yorkers would not be reminded of it. And, indeed, a quick survey of commuters...
Andy Murray keeps expectations low despite strong US Open start
Unseeded Andy Murray won his first match, but he’s not crazy enough to think he can be a threat here and win his second U.S. Open. Coming back from the...
The decision facing Giants after Saquon Barkley's 'good day'
Two more practices down seemingly without incident, and the Giants remain optimistic about Saquon Barkley and his imminent return from his hamstring injury. The running back Big Blue took with...
The F train is living up to its name
New Yorkers love to F themselves on the F train. That’s the unsavory takeaway from NYPD data on subway masturbators obtained by The Post, which shows the line had the...
Spider-Man's reclusive co-creator worth $1.3M when he died
He co-created Spider-Man — yet died with a relative pittance in the bank. Steve Ditko, who helped create the Marvel Comic superhero that morphed into a multibillion-dollar industry, left behind...
Fraudster tried to influence juror with secret delivery: prosecutors
A flamboyant Manhattan fraudster tried to sway a juror during his trial by sending documents and a USB drive in a Louis Vuitton dust bag, prosecutors say. Crooked brokerage boss...
Madden shooter constantly fought with mom, refused to bathe
The Jacksonville shooting suspect was entangled in a long-running feud with his mother -- which revolved around his obsession with video games and refusal to go to school or bathe,...
Yankees come crashing back to reality as defense falters late
No more softball uniforms, no more softball opponents. After the Yankees dismantled the ghastly Orioles with a four-game sweep during Players Weekend, the Yankees returned to reality Monday in The...
Trump praises Tiger Woods, Jim Brown after they back him
President Trump gave Twitter shoutouts to Tiger Woods and NFL legend Jim Brown yesterday — after they said nice things about him. “The Fake News Media worked hard to get...
Disgraced former senator running for office again
Disgraced former state Sen. Hiram Monserrate won’t take no for an answer. The felon is running for office again — this time for a Democratic district leader’s post in East...
Defending US Open champion rips new $150 million stadium
Defending U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens sounded as if she would have preferred to play her opening match on the same court on which she won her first Grand Slam...
New York's best-paid public employees are Long Island cops
Crime-fighting pays! Nearly all of the best-paid public employees in New York state are police officers, according to a new report released by the Empire Center for Public Policy. The...
Campbell's Loeb rejection could set off ugly proxy fight
The soup is about to hit the fan at Campbell’s. The struggling canned-food giant is expected to announce this week that it doesn’t plan to sell itself to a strategic...
First lawsuit filed stemming from Les Moonves allegations
A story in The New Yorker alleging sexual misconduct by CBS chief Les Moonves and other company executives has generated its first lawsuit. Shareholder Gene Samit charged in Manhattan federal...
NYPD, ASPCA team up for animal-abuse mobile unit
The NYPD and ASPCA on Monday unveiled this swanky, $500,000 mobile unit to handle animal-abuse complaints across the city. “This vehicle will prove to be a great resource in the...
Roseanne to be killed off on spinoff ABC show
Roseanne Conner is dead — on her own TV show. Co-star and on-screen hubby John Goodman spilled the beans that Roseanne Barr's character will be killed off in the Roseanne-less...
The NYC properties to keep an eye on this fall
The city’s real estate bigwigs have lots on their plates to deal with when they return to town from their Labor Day reprieve (which for certain dealmakers seemed to start...
Uber CEO is determined to expand into bike-sharing
Uber’s boss says he’s bent on expanding into bike-sharing — despite the fact that it’s peanuts compared to the car-sharing business and Uber will be pedaling uphill in New York...
Time running out on Mets to decide next David Wright step
CHICAGO — David Wright remains on a clock of sorts, but that is unlikely to dictate how the Mets proceed with the rehabbing third baseman in the coming days. Though...
How the Yankees can script a 1978-like Red Sox chase
It’s been 40 years since the Yankees famously chased down the Red Sox to capture the AL East crown, turning a 7 ½-game deficit on Aug. 27 of that season...
Player's anguish turns into heartwarming US Open moment
A touching moment played out between lifelong friends Monday night, when a teenage health scare first brought tears of dismay then an affectionate embrace and words of consolation. It also...
Woman reunited with lost dog weeks after fatal car crash
After facing unspeakable tragedy at a car crash, a Kansas woman found some comfort when her lost dog – who had gone flying through the window – reappeared alive and...
Daughter of couple who died in hotel says 'something in room' killed parents
The daughter of a British couple who died at an Egyptian resort hotel last week under mysterious circumstances said Sunday that she believes something in her parent's room killed them....
Bus driver injured after pedestrian smashes windshield
A bus operator was injured in Brooklyn on Monday when a crazed pedestrian smashed the windshield, officials said. The JFK-bound B15 was stopped at the intersection of Marcus Garvey Boulevard...
Aussie politician says 'slut shaming' ended her career
Emma Husar has blamed ‘slut shaming’ for her decision to quit politics. The Federal Labor MP for the Sydney seat of Lindsay will not re-contest her seat at the next...
One team's trade interest in Odell Beckham got weird
It's apparently not just fans, paparazzi and burned defenders who know what it's like to follow Odell Beckham. One NFL team hired a private investigator to keep an eye on...
Judge declares lesbian couple of 50 years married — after 1 dies
SALT LAKE CITY — A 74-year-old woman cried tears of joy when a Utah state judge took the rare step of declaring her and her longtime lesbian partner legally married...
Trump ally Roger Stone begs for money to fight Mueller
Longtime Trump ally Roger Stone claimed on Monday that he’s in the crosshairs of special counsel Robert Mueller — and he needs money. “Mueller seeks to criminalize normal political activities...
This robot can protect coral reefs by hunting invasive fish
Lionfish are incredibly eye-catching creatures, and they’re a favorite of saltwater aquarium enthusiasts because they just plain look cool. They’re also an incredibly troublesome species when they are introduced in...
Ikea furniture could be worth a fortune in years to come
Shoppers might be heading to Ikea to bag a bargain today but they might actually be investing in furniture that could be worth thousands in years to come. That’s because...
Cops save woman's life, find attacker later trying to flee country
All in a day's work for New York's Finest. Applying a tourniquet with a t-shirt, NYPD cops managed to save a woman who was nearly hacked to death by her...
Teen girl dies during driving test after car stalls on train tracks
A teenage girl was killed when her car stalled on a railway crossing during her driving test – while her instructor abandoned her to be hit by the train. The...
Athletes claim these creepy masks boost their workouts
Erreek Robinson, a 29-year-old security officer, was doing all of the right things to get in shape. Several times a week, he’d hit the gym for an hour, lifting weights...
Kushner firm slapped with $210K in buildings violations
The city Department of Buildings on Monday slapped the Kushner Companies with $210,000 in violations for filing false permit applications at 17 buildings between 2013 and 2016. The 42 violations...
Cop who shot mentally ill woman wants NYPD head off hearing
The cop acquitted in the shooting death of a bat-wielding schizophrenic Bronx woman is suing to have NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill removed from his departmental hearing for alleged bias. “Commissioner...
Saudi Arabia's barbaric plan to behead a human-rights activist
Israa al-Ghomgham has spent nearly three years in prison for her nonviolent advocacy of greater rights for Saudi Arabia’s Shiite minority — and now her government wants to execute her....
The darkness at the heart of Neil Simon's comedic genius
Neil Simon, who died Sunday at the age of 91, was a compulsive quipster as a writer, but he was no ordinary funnyman. Yes, in his early comedies he tried...
Man in women's clothes caught taking video under bathroom stalls: cops
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Authorities say a man wearing a wig, makeup, and women's clothing tried to take a picture of a woman from under the stall divider of a South...
Is Pope Francis asking the press to help probe the Vatican?
Pope Francis has begged for forgiveness for the abuse scandals that have plagued the Catholic Church in countries around the globe. But forgiveness requires full knowledge of the crimes —...
Women pay more than men for these common items
The “pink tax” may extend beyond bathroom products, a new report suggests. Women pay more than men for certain personal-care products, according to a recent Government Accountability Office report, and...
Cynthia Nixon's tax hypocrisy
After intense prodding from Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Cynthia Nixon finally released (for a couple of hours, anyway) five years worth of her income-tax returns. They show, not surprisingly, that as...
You can buy artwork created by this painting panda
A zoo is luring visitors with this new attraction — a painting panda. Yang Yang has learned to use a brush to create her works of art in Austrian capital...
Fordham football's savior taking SEC coaching chance by storm
The late November sun prepared for sleep. Cowbells rang incessantly, yet silently. The turnout was large. The people were tiny. Joe Moorhead, and his family, peered through the narrow windows...
Burglary suspect wreaks havoc driving wrong way on Verrazano Bridge
A burglary suspect caused bedlam on the Verrazano Bridge Monday when he pulled a U-turn after being spotted by cops and drove straight into oncoming traffic, injuring two NYPD officers,...
Maternal monsters and clueless moms are taking over TV
Hollywood writers have some serious mommy issues. While no one ever thought the idealized figures of June Cleaver or Donna Reed were realistic portraits of American motherhood, we’ve gone so...
Corporate overachievers say sleep is a luxury for the lazy
Every morning, after just two hours of rest, Rob Wiesenthal wakes up without an alarm clock at 3 a.m., ready to work. Wiesenthal, the CEO of aviation company Blade, billed...
Manhunt for wrestling coach who vanished with teen girl: cops
A search is underway for a California high school wrestling coach who allegedly vanished with a 16-year-old student, according to officials. Phillip Maglaya, 25, is believed to be traveling with...
The Catholic abuse scandal now leads all the way to the Vatican
An ecclesial straight shooter. A reliable character. A serious man. That’s how sources familiar with Carlo Maria Viganò describe the Italian archbishop, who served as the Vatican ambassador to the...
Artist put heroin spoon sculpture near pharma building as protest
STAMFORD, Conn. — A judge has ruled that the artist who helped place a steel sculpture of a bent drug spoon at Purdue Pharma's Connecticut headquarters can get the artwork...
Trump is busting the myths that prevent Middle East peace
Slowly but surely President Trump is slaying the sacred cows of Palestinian-Israeli diplomacy. Last week the State Department announced a $200 million cut in annual aid to the Palestinian Authority....
Another video of NYPD cops being harassed surfaces online
Yet another video has emerged showing defiant civilians disrespecting cops — this time chanting "f--k you" at an officer and giving him the middle finger. The 1:46-minute clip, posted to...
One more suspect in Bronx teen's murder still at large
A 14th suspect in the brutal slaying of Bronx teen Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz is still at large, it was revealed in court Monday. The development surfaced at the arraignment for...
NYCHA employees accused of using projects for wild orgies
NYCHA workers transformed a Bronx housing project into their own personal sex club -- engaging in wild, boozy orgies inside offices, the groundskeepers shop and even empty apartments, sources said...
Mets and Phillies working on a trade after Jose Bautista claim
CHICAGO -- Jose Bautista has disappointed lately at the plate for the Mets, but that doesn’t preclude the veteran slugger from helping a playoff contender. With an eye toward the...
Breaking down Serena Williams’ most iconic styles
For Serena Williams, the superhero suit wasn’t anything new. The tennis great made headlines back in the spring when she hit the court at the French Open wearing a futuristic,...
What a Trump impeachment could really mean for the markets
President Trump thinks the stock market will crash if he is impeached. And people will be a whole lot poorer, he said last week. Let’s think about this a little...
Playlists and training apps could be ruining your runs
Is sensory deprivation the secret to a better workout? The running pros at Asics seem to think so. To celebrate the 25th iteration of the company’s flagship Gel-Kayano shoe, Asics...
Face of US men disappointment takes step forward at US Open
Jack Sock crouched on the court and stayed in that pose for several seconds after winning match point. On the surface, it was a routine, first-round, 6-0, 7-6, 6-2 U.S....
Man shot at women in cars because he didn't think they should drive: cops
A Texas man whom authorities claim has a "dim" view of women was arrested this week, accused of firing shots at women drivers because he doesn't believe they should be...
Madden shooter had been hospitalized for mental illness
The gamer who opened fire at a Madden video game tournament in Florida, killing two, had previously been hospitalized for mental illness, it was revealed Monday. David Katz — who...
Muslim woman says she was harassed after terrorist attack
An observant Muslim woman working as a city correction officer was forced to remove Muslim-related photos and other religious items from her desk after the 2016 Orlando, Fla., shooting by...
Former altar boy says he stole thousands from archdiocese as payback for abuse
A former Pennsylvania altar boy who was molested by a priest as a child admitted in an interview Friday to stealing thousands of dollars in what he called payback for...
Funeral home workers left body to rot for 3 years over payment: authorities
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Two South Carolina funeral home workers have been indicted after authorities say they left a body to rot in an unrefrigerated room surrounded by air-fresheners for nearly...
4 ways vitamin supplements can derail your kid's diet
When it comes to vitamins for kids, less is more, says the American Academy of Pediatrics. While the group advises that infants, kids and teenagers on healthy diets have no...
Odell Beckham is now Giants’ pride — and NFL’s Public Enemy No. 1
Odell Beckham Jr. has driven everyone from Tom Coughlin to Ben McAdoo to John Mara crazy from time to time. But he also badgers defenses and defensive coordinators, in a...
Everyone's hoping this reality TV couple hooks up
TV’s hottest showmance is heating up the dance floor. Queens native Genessy Castillo, 18, is fighting for a spot among the top four finalists on Season 15 of “So You...
Police seek person of interest in ex-Playboy model's death
NORRISTOWN, Pa. — Authorities have released surveillance images of a man being sought in connection with the strangling of a model in Philadelphia's affluent Main Line suburbs. The body of...
The iPhone's home button is about to be history
The days of the iPhone’s home button look numbered. Three new iPhone models, slated to be unveiled next month, will all do away with the home button, mimicking the design...
The Giants who have the chance to fill Olivier Vernon void
No, it’s not good news for the Giants that Olivier Vernon got hurt. But finding out Monday that it wasn’t a break to the left ankle of the integral pass-rusher,...
Gamer purchased gun used in tournament rampage legally
The gamer who opened fire on several fellow competitors at a Florida Madden football tournament, killing two before taking his own life, was packing a pair of legally purchased guns...
Beloved NYPD police cat killed by car
Sad mews. The adorable orphaned tabby cat that served as mascot and morale booster for cops at Coney Island’s 60th Precinct was struck by a car and killed, cops said...
Trump finally issues statement on John McCain's death
Two days after his death, President Trump finally got around to commenting on the late Sen. John McCain Monday afternoon — as the White House again lowered flags on the...
Mom donates 15K ounces of excess breast milk
A selfless mom has donated almost 500 quarts of breast milk to help other women feed their babies. Tabitha Frost, 29, has hyperlactation syndrome, a rare condition which means she...
Teens invited to birthday sleepover fatally struck outside party: cops
A group of teens invited to a birthday sleepover in Indiana were hit and killed by an SUV while pushing a stalled vehicle outside the party, according to reports. Police...
Assistant principal busted for breaking into student's home: cops
A Michigan assistant principal was charged for allegedly breaking into a student's home after dropping them off there earlier, according to police. Amy Buchanan, who works at Smith Middle School,...
Chef delivers baby, cuts umbilical cord with apron strings
Meet the baby who is destined to always be tied to the apron strings after he was delivered by his chef dad who used his apron ties to cut the...
This is weirdly what the Spurs look like now
These aren’t your father’s Spurs. They’re not even last season’s Spurs anymore, after Manu Ginobili’s retirement Monday dropped the curtain on one of the most prolific eras in NBA history....
Gamer: Madden shooter targeted high-profile players
The gamer who killed two people at a Madden video tournament appeared to have been targeting high-profile players, one of his competitors told The Post on Monday. “I do believe...
SEC fines Legg Mason funds for Libyan bribery scheme
Federal regulators slapped fund giant Legg Mason with a $32.6 million fine for “paying bribes” to Libyan officials under dictator Muammar Gaddafi — the latest Wall Street firm ensnared in...
White House returns flag to half staff after backlash
Facing a national outpouring of scorn, the White House relented Monday afternoon and once again lowered flags on the grounds to half staff in honor of the late Sen. John...
Teen arrested for fatally shooting 15-year-old girl
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Police in Ohio say a 15-year-old girl has been fatally shot and a 16-year-old boy has been arrested on a charge of murder in her death. Columbus...
Man killed wife with ax before fatally stabbing himself: cops
PITTSTON, Pa. — State police say a man killed his wife with an ax in their northeastern Pennsylvania home and then stabbed himself to death over the weekend. Police in...
Man smoking weed accidentally set couch on fire: cops
LOGAN, Utah — Logan Police say a man set his couch on fire and burned his hands after he put his marijuana ashes in a paper bag. The Herald Journal...
Cheating men reveal exactly what they look for in a mistress
In some of the most depressing news of the day, cheating husbands have revealed exactly what they look for in a potential mistress. Among the most important traits are a...
John McCain’s Fair-Weather Admirers and other comments
From the right: John McCain’s Fair-Weather Admirers John McCain is receiving near-universal adulation following his death from brain cancer at 81. But National Review’s Jim Geraghty wonders whether it’s “petty...
Jets linebacker kindly responds to Bart Scott slamming his 'heart'
Darron Lee showed remarkable restraint, like he was refusing to bite on a play-action pass. The Jets' middle linebacker refused to respond to rips from radio personality and former NFL...
Horny dolphin has been prowling the beach in France
Is that a dorsal fin in the water or are you just happy to see me? A horny dolphin has been harassing tourists on a beach in France -- and...
Your cheese addiction could be making you an emotional wreck
We're all aware that a Friday-night fondue or take out will have an effect on our weight. But now experts have found that food can seriously affect our wellbeing, too....
An inside look at North Korea's official shopping catalog
PYONGYANG, North Korea — Ostrich skin ready for tailoring, huge flat-screen TVs, “Neo-Viagra” and a cure for cancer? North Korea’s official shopper’s guide is glossy and full of testimonials from...
Trump won't attend services for John McCain
President Trump won't be attending Sen. John McCain's funerals or memorials -- but Vice President Pence will, a spokesman for the McCain family confirmed Monday. “The president will not be,...
New Jersey governor Phil Murphy nixes five-cent bag tax
This motion didn't carry. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday nixed a proposed five-cent tax on plastic and paper bags -- arguing that it doesn't go far enough and...
Sanitation company involved in 2 fatal mishaps calls ban a 'death sentence'
The commercial trash hauler suspended by the city last week after two people were killed by its trucks is suing to get back on the road -- claiming the fatalities...
THC found in breast milk of nursing moms who smoke weed
CHICAGO — Marijuana’s main mind-altering ingredient was detected in nursing mothers’ breast milk in a small study that comes amid evidence that more US women are using pot during pregnancy...
Russian heiress had $6.5M wedding just to 'piss off' her ex
The granddaughter of a Russian oligarch who spent $4.5 million on a wedding featuring Elton John and Mariah Carey says she only wed the groom to "piss off" her ex....
Carranza names 9 new 'executive superintendents' at DOE
Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza filled out a new squad of Department of Education bureaucrats Monday, naming nine ‘‘executive superintendents’’ who will cost the city a total of about $2.5 million...
Odell Beckham celebrates new fortune with Sterling Shepard
Odell Beckham Jr. is seeing plenty of green. Shortly after news broke Monday about the Giants star becoming the NFL's highest-paid receiver, fellow wideout Sterling Shepard posted a video to...
Monster 14-foot squid washes up on beach
A monster 14-foot-long squid has washed up on the shores of New Zealand’s capital. Three brothers were out for a morning dive in Wellington when they came across the impressive...
'Holy grail' slimming pill is three times more effective than dieting
A breakthrough slimming pill that fights middle-age spread could help millions shed weight. The new drug is three times more effective than dieting alone and cuts the risk of diabetes...
Dating apps blamed for rise in STDs
Dating apps are partly to blame for a rise in sexually transmitted infections, experts believe. The hot weather may also have helped cause a steep increase in syphilis because people...
Secrets of the 'Big Bang Theory' cancellation
TV fans were left reeling after last Wednesday’s surprise cancellation of “The Big Bang Theory.” Now comes word that the cast was just as shocked. As reported by Deadline Hollywood,...
NYPD and ASPCA unveil $500K mobile command center
Investigators tasked with protecting the Big Apple’s most vulnerable animals now have a command center. The NYPD and the ASPCA unveiled a shiny $500,000 “Mobile Command Post” on Monday that...
McCain's final words: 'Do not despair our present difficulties'
Here is the final statement from Sen. John McCain, which was read Monday by Rick Davis, his former presidential campaign manager and a family spokesman, at the Arizona State Capitol...
Fugitive scoutmaster arrested over boy’s 1998 rape and murder
A suspect in the brutal 1998 killing of a young Dutch boy has been arrested in Spain, police said on Sunday after one of the most extensive murder investigations to...
Impatient man jumps out bus window to retrieve his belongings
Bizarre footage shows an elderly man jumping out of a bus window in the middle of a crowded highway. Apparently, he realized that he forgot his belongings when he got...
Experts gather at the UN to talk about 'killer robots'
GENEVA — Experts from scores of countries are meeting to discuss ways to define and deal with “killer robots” — futuristic weapons systems that could conduct war without human intervention....
Odell Beckham gets $95M and becomes NFL's highest-paid receiver
This day was a long time coming, with many bumps along the way. But finally, the Odell Beckham Jr. contract saga has come to an end. The Giants signed their...
Russian hackers targeted top Orthodox church officials
LONDON — The Russian hackers indicted by the US special prosecutor last month have spent years trying to steal the private correspondence of some of the world’s most senior Orthodox...
Malta trying to keep historic greasy pole tournament alive
Valletta - A former seaside hamlet which is now one of Malta’s most modern towns is struggling to keep ancient traditions alive, though not for want of trying. St Julian’s,...
Champagne makers celebrating their best harvest in a decade
REIMS, France - In the hilly region of Champagne in eastern France, winegrowers are bringing in grapes early this year for a harvest they expect to be one of the...
Lawyer arraigned on charges that he masturbated in gym sauna while staring at employee
A partner at a prominent Manhattan white-shoe law firm was arraigned Monday on charges he pleasured himself inside an Equinox sauna while ogling a gym staffer. Steven Hammond, 65, stood...
9-year-old killed himself after he was bullied for coming out as gay: mom
A 9-year-old Colorado boy was driven to suicide after he was bullied for coming out as gay, his heartbroken mother claims. Leia Pierce discovered her son Jamel Myles dead at...
Iggy Azalea spotted with NBA star, WAGs admirer
The duo were spotted Sunday in Malibu, Calif.
US stocks surge to fresh records on NAFTA deal
Wall Street is giving a big thumbs-up to President Trump’s deal to replace NAFTA. US stock indexes hit fresh records as the US and Mexico struck a tentative a bilateral...
Facebook testing feature to connect you with random people
Facebook has devised another way to “connect” you with some of the 2 billion people on its network. The social media giant said Friday to CNET that it’s testing out...
Spy dies after stopping nearly 50 ISIS terror attacks
A heroic double agent who managed to infiltrate ISIS and foil nearly 50 terror attacks is credited with saving hundreds of lives. Captain Harith al-Sudani was a mole from Iraq's...
Kim Kardashian just listened to what we all raved about four years ago
As some of us scramble to keep up with the Kardashians, the family’s most famous member is way behind the times. This weekend, Kim Kardashian took to Twitter to inform...
Child welfare worker kills herself inside office
An employee with New Jersey’s child welfare agency shot and killed herself at her office Monday morning, according to police. The 57-year-old woman, who was not identified, used a handgun...
Liberty Island evacuated over fire
Liberty Island was evacuated Monday morning after a fire erupted there, according to the FDNY. Fire officials got the call around 11:50 a.m. that three propane tanks had burst into...
Vietnam cellmate remembers 'upbeat' and 'patriotic' John McCain
They tried to keep their conversations light, joking around like kids, trading jibes and tales of their childhoods. They needed to keep their minds off their surroundings — a rat-infested...
US Open begins with stunning upset of No. 1 woman
Call the new Louis Armstrong Stadium the “Graveyard of Favorites.” In the first official match on the $150 million Armstrong court on Monday, No. 1 seed Simona Halep of Romania...
My sad attempt at becoming a US Open ballgirl
Do you have what it takes to be a US Open ballperson? Talk about a dream job. One of the best seats in the house and arguably most coveted positions...
Top student loan official resigns, slams Team Trump on way out
The top government official overseeing the $1.5 trillion student loan market quit Monday after slamming Team Trump’s hostility toward protecting the millions of students burdened by crushing debt. Seth Frotman...
First footage of final 'Game of Thrones' season revealed
https://youtu.be/ouA24T1Tz-Y The first footage from the final season of “Game of Thrones” has been revealed — and it’s a tense-looking hug between Jon (Kit Harington) and Sansa (Sophie Turner). On...
Pope silent over claims he covered up sex abuse scandal
Pope Francis is staying silent over a former Vatican official’s letter that accuses him of covering up claims of sexual abuse and calls on him to resign. “I will not...
Tourist fined for harassing endangered animals in Hawaii
LIHUE, Hawaii — An Alabama man was fined $1,500 for touching a Hawaiian monk seal as well as harassing a sea turtle on Kauai and then posting the videos on...
The Khalil Mack sweepstakes are heating up
The longer Khalil Mack holds out, the faster the reports fly. Jets fans praying for a long-shot deal for the disgruntled Raiders star got a little boost Sunday, with a...
Tampons are now free in this country
Scotland has become the first country in the world to pledge free sanitary products at schools and universities across the country after its government this week announced a £5.2 million...
Twitter roasts 'Sunday Night Football' over new 'green zone'
The brain trust of "Sunday Night Football" did not impress some fans during Sunday's Cowboys-Cardinals preseason broadcast. NBC introduced the "green zone," implemented to show viewers just how far players...
Town of Mayo temporarily changes its name to 'Miracle Whip'
ORLANDO, Fla. — Mayo, Florida is holding the mayo, at least for a few days. The mayor of this tiny town of fewer than 1,500 residents, located where Florida’s Panhandle...
This chef wants to serve you tarantulas
The usual reaction to seeing a hairy tarantula spider isn’t wondering what it tastes like. David George Gordon wants to change all that. Gordon appears on the new six-part Smithsonian...
Special needs child crashes stolen ambulance
A juvenile in Rhode Island crashed an ambulance he stole from a firehouse, causing minor injuries to himself, a police officer and a passing motorcyclist. The young man reportedly suffers...
Having an on-again, off-again relationship is ruining your mental health
Carrie and Mr. Big from "Sex and the City." Ross and Rachel from "Friends." Serena and Dan from "Gossip Girl." Some of our favorite love stories are embroiled with on-again,...
Gamer fears he may have been Madden tournament shooter's target
A professional video gamer who left a Jacksonville Madden tournament minutes before a gunman opened fire at the competition fears he may have been a target of the shooter, he...
Red Sox star's controversial Hitler and gun Instagram surfaces
It may not rise to the level of Josh Hader's or Sean Newcomb's uncovered tweets, but J.D. Martinez is finding himself in a social media controversy of his own. The...
Cuomo signs executive order reinstating speed cameras in school zones
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order Monday reinstating speed cameras in New York City school zones for the start of the school year. As the result of the order,...
Wolves prove they’re for real with Manchester City draw
The Premier League newcomers weren't afraid to take the game to the defending champions.
Final season of 'Game of Thrones' delayed yet again
The much-anticipated return of "Game of Thrones" could be further away than fans had hoped. The show's visual effects supervisor Joe Bauer revealed the hit fantasy epic will be in...
Kate Mara, with Giants ties, backs kneeling NFL players
Actress Kate Mara, whose family co-owns the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers, threw her support for NFL players who have decided to kneel during the national anthem Friday. The...
Ivanka Trump slammed for tweet about video game tournament shooting
Ivanka Trump was slammed in social media after tweeting a message of sympathy to those affected by the mass shooting in Jacksonville – as users assailed her father’s pro-NRA stance....
Trump boasts about approval rating that doesn't seem to exist
President Trump boasted about having a 52 percent approval rating in a Tweet slamming the “Fake News” — but no such poll can be found that supported his claim. “Over...
US, Mexico strike tentative NAFTA deal
President Trump said Monday that the United States had struck a partial pact with Mexico to replace NAFTA — calling it “the largest trade deal ever made,” even though it...
Wounded gamer recalls going into 'survival mode' during mass shooting
A man who survived being shot when a sicko opened fire at a video game tournament in Florida Sunday has recalled the harrowing experience of hiding after he was hit....
'Queen Bees' are holding women back in the workplace
A new study has found it's not just sexist men holding women back in the workplace - but other women, with more than two-thirds reporting they feel bullied by female...
Nearly 150 pounds of coke found hidden in pineapples
Spanish police collared a group of hardcore drug smugglers who stuffed cocaine into dozens of hollowed-out pineapples to try and avoid detection, according to a report. The fruits – containing...
Facebook targeted LGBT users with conversion therapy ads
Facebook showed "predatory" gay conversion therapy ads to young LGBT people designed to "shame" and "hurt" them. Some users reported seeing the ads promoting "sexual purity" and "gay cures" as...
Victims of Madden tournament shooting were both high school football stars
The men killed during a shooting at a video gaming tournament were talented players – on the screen as well as on the field. Elijah Clayton, 21, and Taylor Robertson,...
6-year-old autistic boy hospitalized after standing up to bullies
A 6-year-old autistic boy from Washington was hospitalized after bullies pummeled him for standing up for his friend, according to the boy’s mom. Carter has a broken arm, a lacerated...
Shoplifter shoots at police after fleeing a Walmart
A suspected shoplifter pulled out a gun and fired on officers while fleeing from a Walmart in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Fortunately, no injuries were reported and the gunman was later...
170-million-year-old dinosaur footprint found in Scotland
An extremely rare 170-million-year-old dinosaur footprint has been found in Scotland. Paleontologists, however, are keeping its precise location secret until they can complete their research. The footprint was discovered earlier...
Why gay Cubs co-owner approved Daniel Murphy trade
Daniel Murphy's controversial presence on the Cubs had to be approved from the very top. Murphy, who said in 2015 he disagrees with MLB ambassador Billy Bean's gay "lifestyle," was...
Sacha Baron Cohen's sit-down with O.J. Simpson is painfully awkward
If the joke don’t fit … Sacha Baron Cohen tried to get OJ Simpson to admit he murdered his ex-wife in the finale of “Who Is America” – but the...
Tesla reportedly got buyout interest from Volkswagen
Tesla shares tumbled more than 4 percent Monday after the electric car maker said it was hitting the brakes on CEO Elon Musk’s idea to take the company private —...
Co-worker slashed in the face during argument in Chelsea: cops
A man slashed his co-worker on the side of his face during an argument in Chelsea Monday morning, police said. The incident occurred in front of the delivery service business...
White House raises flags back to full staff soon after McCain's death
Flags at the White House were back at full staff Monday, after being lowered for only a few days to mark the death of Sen. John McCain. The White House...
Tom Brady is still very sensitive about controversial trainer
This is not how Tom Brady intended to start the week. On Monday, the Patriots quarterback cut short his weekly radio interview on WEEI's "Kirk & Callahan" amid questions about...
Member of Milwaukee Bucks video game team injured in Florida shooting
A member of the Milwaukee Bucks video gaming team was shot three times, including once in the hand, during the rampage at the Madden NFL 19 tournament in Florida, his...
John McCain's life in photos
John McCain, the Vietnam War hero who represented Arizona in the US Senate senate for three decades, died at 81 after battling brain cancer.
Giants appear to have dodged serious Olivier Vernon injury
It appears the Giants can exhale. NFL Network reported Monday that star linebacker Olivier Vernon only suffered a sprained ankle in practice Sunday. There were fears the injury could have...
Video captures suspect wanted for shooting man in the stomach
Police identified a suspect wanted for a Bronx shooting that was captured on video early Sunday morning, police said. Orlando Quero, 33, allegedly shot a 38-year-old man in the stomach...
Tiger Woods won't say much about relationship with Trump
Tiger Woods was grilled after his round by a reporter inquiring about his relationship with President Trump. “I’ve known Donald for a number of years,” Woods said after finishing 4-under...
Black exteriors are the new white picket fence
Black is the new black. The moody color trend has taken over the design world, popping up on houses all over the globe. “Tricorn Black,” a deep ebony shade, is...
John McCain's never-ending battle for human dignity
Each of the three men had spent 20 years in prison. They were leaders of the 88 Generation, an organization of Myanmar activists that took its name from the student...
Man arrested for damaging truck protecting Trump motorcade
HAMPTON BAYS, N.Y. — Police say they've arrested a truck driver who threw a metal object at a dump truck protecting President Donald Trump's motorcade during a recent Hamptons visit....
Man busted with 800 pounds of stolen lemons
THERMAL, Calif. — Talk about driving a lemon! Authorities say a man has been arrested in Southern California after deputies found about 800 pounds of stolen lemons inside his car....
Man arrested after crashing Tesla into firetruck
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Authorities say a Tesla driver, who said he thought his car was in Autopilot mode, crashed into the back of a firetruck in San Jose. The...
Jets GM can't avoid his draft busts as cut day approaches
During his time as Jets general manager, Mike Maccagnan has held onto his draft picks tighter than his ubiquitous cup of coffee. Maccagnan has been reluctant to cut his picks,...
The players US Open favorites should beware of
The U.S. Open favorites are well known -- from Serena Williams to Caroline Wozniacki on the women's side and Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the men's draw. Here are...
The college stars of tomorrow are ready for their moment
Baker Mayfield is gone. So are Saquon Barkley, Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen and Lamar Jackson. But as always, another crop of overshadowed players is ready to produce stars as recognized...
Mets' No. 1 prospect wants to be baseball's next phenom
Andres Gimenez sees it, too. Juan Soto is 19. Ronald Acuna Jr. is 20. Ozzie Albies, 21. More and more, teams are not letting age be a barrier that prevents...
Yankees get more clarity on future of their injured stars
BALTIMORE — Didi Gregorius swung a bat for the first time since going on the disabled list Sunday and Gary Sanchez will join Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on a minor league rehab...
De Blasio held more meetings at Gracie Mansion than City Hall
It took six months after his election before Mayor Bill de Blasio finally moved into Gracie Mansion — but now he won’t leave. De Blasio has gotten so comfortable in...
Luke Voit is having fun forcing his way into Yankees' lineup
BALTIMORE — Greg Bird provided a boost to the Yankees three years ago when he was a late-season call-up and drilled 11 homers in 46 games, helping spark a run...
There are concerns with Giants' $6.8 million running back
Jonathan Stewart doesn’t seem concerned by his shaky preseason and neither does Pat Shurmur. “We trust Jonathan and we trust that he’ll be productive,” the first-year Giants coach said Sunday....
SUNY head under fire over compensation from Fortune 500 firms
SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson is collecting fat six-figure fees from sitting on the boards of two Fortune 500 firms — boosting her compensation to more than $1 million in a...
Arthur Ashe nearly added his name on another NYC institution
If it wasn’t for Arthur Ashe’s tragic death at age 49 due to complications from AIDS in 1993, another item likely would have graced his résumé. Former Fordham athletic director...
FedEx runner-up shows he's ready to break out in a big way
Tony Finau left Ridgewood Country Club on Sunday afternoon feeling like a winner, even though he finished second. Capturing the Northern Trust championship wasn’t realistic, not with the way Bryson...
John McCain was no stranger to New York
He was born in the Panama Canal Zone, served in Vietnam, and cemented his legacy in Arizona and Washington, DC, but John McCain was no stranger to the Big Apple....
Track this stat to identify NFL contenders and pretenders
As NFL handicapping continues to evolve, it’s become more important to focus on whether or not offenses can finish drives. Many teams can move the ball in the middle of...
Healthy Jose Altuve makes Astros the play versus the A's
The clock is ticking as we wind down to the September Stretch. And you all know what happens when the clock strikes 12 for Cinderella. The A’s and Brett Anderson...
Bet on Cubs veteran lefty to continue success against Mets
Quiet please! Grunting season starts today at the National Tennis Center. Maria Sharapova, not expected to win the title, is once again expected to shriek loudest. She’s been recorded at...
The quarterback problem facing college football's elite
It’s a problem only the elite could have. Like having too much cash to fit in your wallet or having to pick between sports cars to drive. One too many...
Giants' blueprint leaves only one Odell Beckham Jr. option
The countdown to the regular season will be reduced to 13 days Monday. And some time within the next 13 days, the Giants will make Odell Beckham Jr., No. 13,...
City now probing trash company involved in deadly highway mishap
City officials are investigating the problem-plagued New Jersey trash-hauling company whose truck lost a tire during a deadly mishap on a Brooklyn highway earlier this month, The Post has learned....
How Alabama is handling its quarterback quandary
Tua Tagovailoa wasn’t a savior. He was lying on the ground, 16 yards from where his first overtime play started. On one sideline, Nick Saban screamed about the inexperienced teenager’s...
JPMorgan Chase to release new investment app
Wall Street is finally warming up to the day trader. JPMorgan Chase will introduce a new app this week that eliminates fees for the first 100 trades, an aggressive move...