June 7, 2021
‘The Bachelorette’ 2021 premiere recap: Katie Thurston meets the boys
Sex dolls, cat suits and virgins — oh my! The sex-positive alum of Matt James' season 25 of "The Bachelor," greeted her 30 boyfriend hopefuls.
Nets can turn this series ugly fast
We aren’t used to seeing the Nets hold an elite offensive team like the Bucks to 44 percent shooting from the floor, 29.6 percent from 3
Feds subpoena top Cuomo aides over nursing home policy, COVID book
Federal investigators have sent out subpoenas to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's top aides, seeking information pertaining to his nursing home policies in his $5.1 million pandemic memoir, the Wall Street Journal...
More than 170K immigrants stopped at border for third straight month: report
More than 170,000 illegal immigrants were stopped at the US-Mexico border in May, the third straight month that number was exceeded, Axios reported late Monday.
Bruins coach unleashes on refs, Islanders
While the second-round series between the Islanders and Bruins has gotten nastier and nastier on the ice each game, the jabs have carried over to the postgame.
Polarizing veteran stepping up for Islanders again
Islanders fans love him or they hate him.
Golfers' magical month ends with US Open berth
Cameron Young on Monday continued what has been a magical month for him on the golf course.
Nets roll in Game 2 laugher without James Harden
The Nets didn’t miss James Harden.
FBI encrypted phone app leads to hundreds of global underworld arrests
An encrypted phone app run by the FBI has been used to arrest hundreds of criminals around the world in what is being called Operation Trojan Shield.
Son of Chiefs coach gets OK to drive after pleading not guilty to DWI charge in crash that injured child
Former Kansas City Chiefs Assistant Coach Britt Reid pleaded not guilty on Monday to a charge that he drove drunk in a February crash that injured a 5-year-old girl.
Gary Sanchez's status with Yankees has completely changed
It’s been about six weeks since the Yankees took Gary Sanchez’s starting role away from him.
Islanders survive rally attempt for Game 5 win
The Islanders defeated the Bruins on Monday to take a 3-2 series lead in the second round of the 2021 NHL playoffs.
Gun nut IDed as suspect in road-rage shooting death of 6-year-old boy
Marcus Anthony Eriz and Wynne Lee were arrested for killing a 6-year-old in a California road rage incident.
Oregon removes 'racist' lyrics from obscure state anthem
Oregon removed lyrics from its little-known state anthem some viewed as racist and gave the obscure tune some more inclusive verses.
Did Bill Gates use a sexy Porsche for extramarital rendezvous?
Bill Gates may have gotten revved up for extramarital relationships by tooling around in a sexy golden Porsche, a new report said Monday.
Mets' 'grand plan' has turned around their defense
The shift has become the Mets’ weapon of choice this season.
China's COVID cover-up going on to this day, WHO adviser claims
The Chinese government is carrying out a "massive cover-up" of the true origins of the coronavirus and is the biggest obstacle to getting to the bottom of the pandemic, a...
Islanders get good sign on rehabbing star
Islanders captain Anders Lee, roughly three months removed from ACL surgery on his right knee, skated by himself Monday morning at TD Garden.
Segregated dining comes to NYC with restaurants catering to vaxxed patrons
Segregated seating for the vaccinated is the latest trend to hit the city’s burgeoning post-pandemic nightlife scene with venues saving the best seats in the house (think ground floor with...
Guard proving Nets may actually have a Big 4
Between the shooting and some surprising defense, Joe Harris has been so good that Blake Griffin proclaimed the Nets don’t just have a Big 3.
Retired NYPD cop dead after being shot by friend during scuffle in Brooklyn
A retired NYPD transit cop was shot and killed during a scuffle on a Brooklyn street Monday night, sources and witnesses said.
Washington state residents can now get a free joint with a COVID shot
The state's "Joint for Jabs" program will allow some Washington residents to get a free marijuana joint at weed shops.
Mom dead, 3-year-old critical after Florida shooting
A Florida mom was shot dead and her 3-year-old daughter was left critically injured in a Sunday night shooting in their Orlando home.
Aaron Rodgers-Packers standoff is about to get real
The contentious relationship between Aaron Rodgers and the Packers is about to get real.
Why is Biden bent on appeasing Iran — even as it masterminds American deaths?
What’s the deal with President Joe Biden and Iran? This part-time president is a full-time appeaser of Tehran — and he is determined to give the terrorist regime the keys...
NJ to close only women's prison after reports of attacks by guards
New Jersey will close the only women’s prison in the state after a series of sexual abuse charges and a night of raids by guards that turned violent.
Video shows man follow GOP rep's wife into garage to serve Swalwell suit
Shocking video shows a process server follow the wife of Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.) into their garage to serve her with a lawsuit brought by Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.).
Four bodies pulled from flooded Mexican coal mine, three workers still trapped
A disaster at a Mexican coal mine has left four miners dead and three more still trapped inside.
Tom Thibodeau named NBA Coach of the Year in upset
Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau has been named NBA Coach of the Year, the league announced Monday.
Subway hits franchisees with new 'act of God' store closure rules
Subway Restaurant store owners are seeing red over onerous new rules they say could require them to keep their doors open even during a snowstorm, electrical outage or terrorist attack....
Nestle's Persona Nutrition, repped by Kelly Ripa, sued
Nestle's supplement company Persona Nutrition, which recently tapped talk show host Kelly Ripa as its spokeswoman, is being sued by make-up artist Sona Gasparian for stealing the name of her...
Jake Paul accuses rival YouTube fighter of infidelity
Jake Paul just took his trolling to another level.
Yankees star embodies team's misery
As rough as 2021 has been on many of his teammates — and on offenses throughout the majors — few have seen their production drop off like DJ LeMahieu.
Woman allegedly poisoned friend with eyedrops, stole nearly $300K
Jessy Kurczewski allegedly poisoned a friend she was caring for with tetrahydrozoline — the main ingredient in eye drops.
Mayoral voters' No. 1 concern is public safety — why can't the left get it?
The latest NY1/Ipsos poll shows nearly 46 percent of likely voters say crime and public safety should be the top priority of the next mayor, up seven points from the...
Uber passenger has 'significant brain bruising' after fight with driver
Passenger Ahmed Rahat says he has received a serious brain injury after getting in a fight with Uber driver Soyall Pinto.
Biden omits mention of D-Day on 77th anniversary of Normandy invasion
President Joe Biden did not make note of D-Day on social media on the 77th anniversary of the famous invasion.
Biden needs to make China pay for its actions over COVID
President Joe Biden flies across the pond Wednesday to meet European leaders. He says the goal is to “deliver real results” on critical issues such as climate change and cybersecurity....
Kathryn Garcia's résumé of failure disqualifies her to lead NYC
The former sanitation commissioner and de Blasio-ite did an awful job with NYCHA and the public should turn to Eric Adams to be NYC's next mayor.
Finally, Portland Antifa is being brought to justice for its violence
After a year of anarchy and unchecked violence, prosecutors are finally doing something about Antifa’s rolling riot in Portland, Ore.: These last two weeks have seen more than two dozen...
Dr. Ruth urging people to explore sexuality post-COVID
Get busy: It’s doc’s orders The homebound pandemic increased divorces. Per sex specialist Dr. Ruth Westheimer it also affected sex. “People became lonely. So, go find yourself a partner. Enjoy masturbation. Less...
Progressives get vicious with Joe Manchin because he has principles
Joe Manchin is being pilloried for the offense of being consistent on the filibuster.
Meet-cute comedy 'Starstruck' takes some unexpected turns
"Starstruck" is a refreshing comedy about what happens when a young woman's meet-cute with a movie star takes a romantic, awkward turn. New Zealand comedian Rose Matafeo co-wrote and stars...
What Yankees can't do at trade deadline
Let’s address the idea of these Yankees, their 2021 season off to a hellacious start, turning into sellers.
Workers are rage-quitting crappy jobs as COVID pandemic slows
“There is this tendency -- especially when we've been sheltering in place for so long -- like, 'I've just got to get the hell out of here,’” said human-resources expert...
Nasdaq, stock exchange behind diversity push, blasted for own failures
Nasdaq has been beating the drum for diversity across corporate America, but the makeup of its executive ranks looks woefully out of step with that high-profile push. Late last year,...
Letters to the Editor — June 8, 2021
The Issue: The 10-year-old boy who was slain in Far Rockaway amid a dispute over a shared driveway. While New Yorkers mourn the emotional, jarring death of 10-year-old Justin Wallace,...
Get this: a Democrat who puts nation's needs before his party's obsessions
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) has pushed back on Democrats' efforts to pass a sweeping voting rights bill that could deny states the power to run their own redistricting.
The pandemic’s true villain and other commentary
Conservative: The Pandemic’s True Villain The Federalist’s Georgi Boorman charges that Anthony Fauci wasn’t just “a benevolent science bureaucrat ‘trying to figure it out’ ” nor a “bumbling idiot” — but...
Who should Jake and Logan Paul fight next?
Who's next in line to fight the Paul brothers?
Apple settles with woman for millions after repair techs posted her explicit pics
Apple has paid a multimillion-dollar settlement to an Oregon woman who sent her iPhone in for repair and had her private racy images and a sex video posted online by...
Anyone but Yang: Animal rights group that launched de Blasio says Andrew all wrong
A super PAC called New York Deserves Better launched a series of ads targeting mayoral candidate Andrew Yang.
Tom Jones, Rolling Stones among UK artists demanding streaming reforms
UK musicians are joining together to demand that the government reform the music industry’s payment structure, which they state unfairly benefits streaming giants.
Family of 8-year-old girl shot and killed in Atlanta sues over her death
The family of Secoriea Turner is suing the city of Atlanta after the 8-year-old girl died at a Wendy's shooting.
Billboards outside NYC schools call for 'diversity not indoctrination'
A series of mobile billboards stationed outside of elite New York City private schools on Monday called out their "woke" curriculum and for "diversity not indoctrination."
Woman pumping gas severely beaten in 'random,' caught-on-video attack
A California woman was severely beaten in a “completely random and unprovoked” attack as she pumped gas, according to police and video of the incident.
Lorde bares her bum to tease new project 'Solar Power'
The 24-year-old singer from New Zealand is giving her fans "Solar Power" where the sun don't shine.
Mark Zuckerberg takes swipe at Apple over developer fees
The Facebook CEO called out one of his top competitors for fees companies have to pay to sell their products on the App Store.
OnlyFans star promises free boob jobs if she wins election
As a candidate of the Progressive Social Networks party, she’s giving it her breast shot in a run for office in Mexico's Chamber of Deputies.
NFL team's QB nightmare amplifies Aaron Rodgers dream
Denver is among the teams that has significant interest in trying to pry disgruntled superstar Aaron Rodgers from the Packers.
Michael Cera, TV's strangest son, turns 33 today
Happy birthday, Michael Cera! On June 7, 1988, the "Arrested Development" star was born, giving future TV viewers so many memorable moments as George Michael, the soft-spoken, awkward, pining-for-his-cousin member...
B-52s' Kate Pierson is selling her 'Love Shack' Catskills motel
Kate Pierson of the B-52’s, known for 80’s-era hits like “Love Shack,” promises it's "just like stepping into the 'Love Shack' music video."
Hyped ex-Mets prospect sent to minors after awful MLB start
Maybe Brodie Van Wagenen knew what he was doing all along.
Former Devils star is loving his Islanders playoff run
Trading for Travis Zajac was a strategic depth move that's paying off in a big way for the Islanders in the playoffs.
Man charged in violent crime spree in one of Atlanta's wealthiest neighborhoods
The man reportedly may have been "suffering from a mental health crisis." He shot one man twice in the leg and hip.
Massive post-COVID concert coming to Central Park, says de Blasio
City Hall is teaming up with legendary producer Clive Davis to put on a massive music festival on Central Park's Great Lawn to celebrate the Big Apple's summertime revival.
NYC mayoral candidate wants to defund NYPD — while her home is protected by private security
Maya Wiley's own Brooklyn neighborhood has a private security guard, yet the mayoral candidate is in favor of defunding the NYPD's budget by $1 billion.
'Brady Bunch' star who played Jan Brady lists NYC condo for $1.8M
Here's the story of a lovely lady who is all grown up and moving out of her Manhattan pad. Plumb, 63, first purchased the Upper East Side residence back in...
Peru's presidential runoff election too close to call
LIMA, Peru — A rural teacher-turned-political novice and the daughter of an imprisoned former president on Monday traded the lead in a close race for Peru’s presidency in a runoff...
Bronx man furloughed from job for refusing COVID-19 vaccine: suit
A Bronx man claims he was placed on an upaid leave from a catering company gig for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, new court papers show. Antonio Coronado, 35,...
Psaki says China must give answers on COVID at first full-capacity WH briefing
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Monday said that the Biden administration will continue to push China for more information on the origins of COVID-19 as the "lab leak"...
Son of Success Academy chief graduates from school she founded
Rather than enroll her son Dillon Grannis into a private or screened school, the charter leader opted for the system she espouses for others.
Digitized Weiner: Disgraced ex-pol may sell infamous crotch shot as NFT
The disgraced ex-pol says he could start a whole new market for political collectibles.
Kamala Harris tells migrants 'do not come' during press conference in Guatemala
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a message to prospective migrants during her visit to Guatemala.
Naked Florida woman trashes Outback Steakhouse in Ocala
Tina Kindred, a 53-year-old woman in Ocala, Florida, was arrested after trashing an Outback Steakhouse and Mojo Grill. Watch as the responding police officer tasers the suspect, who had taken...
Giants minicamp will show just how far they've come
This is the first time the Giants will get to see how it looks when they are (almost) all put together.
DOJ says it recovered about half of Colonial Pipeline bitcoin ransom
The Russia-based hacking group DarkSide crippled parts of the Southeast for five days due to gas shortages.
Green light for Ganga: GOP gov supports medical pot
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says he wants legislators to put a medical marijuana program into state law.
Blinken can't say how US will punish China for lab leak if cover-up proven
Secretary of State Tony Blinken promised that he would "get to the bottom" of how COVID-19 virus originated. .
Man hurls racist slurs at Asian NYPD cop: video
The unidentified man, who is black, approached the officer after he was asked to return to the sidewalk but instead insulted the officer.
Boyfriend kills woman, teen in Florida murder-suicide, cops say
A man fatally shot his girlfriend, a 15-year-old boy and wounded three others before killing himself in an apparent murder-suicide at a Florida apartment complex.
Letters to the Editor — June 7, 2021
The Issue: E-mails showing Dr. Anthony Fauci discussing the possibility that COVID began in a lab. The e-mail revelations that Anthony Fauci de-emphasized the origins of the COVID pandemic should...
Shootings surge in NYC — with potential for long, bloody summer ahead
According to police data, shootings are up by 68 percent so far in 2021 — and this summer could see bloody trend continue.
Cooling towers crumble like paper in super-cool explosion
Watch as four cooling towers at Rugeley Power Station in England come tumbling down in a planned demolition on Sunday. The former power plant site will become 2,300 low-carbon homes, including work space,...
Nets can turn postseason into true Knicks horror show
Starting with Monday night’s game at the Barclays Center, Nets fans would not be the only New York, New York parties invested in the outcome.
Mayoral candidate Maya Wiley calls NYPD curfew at Washington Square Park a 'waste' of money
"We know we're wasting dollars in the police department, as we saw in Washington Square Park," NYC mayoral candidate Maya Wiley said on MSNBC's Morning Joe.
Over a dozen hospitalized after MTA bus smashes into Brooklyn brownstone
A MTA bus crashed into a building in Brooklyn after the driver apparently lost control of the vehicle.
Over 60% of workers returning to Manhattan, but safety a concern
Violent crime on NYC's subways was a significant concern for many workers, with 84 percent citing personal safety during their commutes as an obstacle.
Here's when Cuomo says all NY COVID restrictions will be lifted
Gov. Andrew Cuomo promised that he will lift "virtually all" COVID-19-related restrictions once 70 percent of New York State residents have received a jab.
Underdog Islanders a value play for Game 5
After getting past the Penguins in Round 1 despite not playing their best hockey, the Islanders have found their game.
Nothing makes sense about this first-place Mets team: Sherman
The Mets appear to be emerging from under a dark cloud, with unheralded players stepping up in big-time moments.
Romanian tycoon hired Hunter Biden, ex-FBI chief to help him avoid jail: emails
Hunter Biden's laptop once again shows how he attempted use his father's power and influence, even with former top law enforcement officials.
'Sex' ruined Paige Spiranac's Mayweather-Paul experience
Apparently, there was more action happening away from Logan Paul and Floyd Mayweather's rumble in Miami.
Bulgaria’s leader makes new push to fight endemic corruption
Transparency International, a corruption watchdog, has declared Bulgaria the most corrupt country in the 27-nation EU.
Iowa prisons to resume visitation for vaccinated inmates
Iowa’s prisons and jails banned visitors in early March 2020 as the outbreak of the coronavirus hit the US.
Lesbian couple in China sues over hetero-only 'couples discount'
A lesbian couple in China is suing Chimelong Safari Park, a zoo in Guangzhou, as well as the tourism booking service Ctrip, after the pair was denied a promotion being...
NYC Law Department's network frozen after cyberattack
“The City’s Cyber Command has identified unauthorized access within the NYC Law Department’s IT environment and promptly launched an investigation into the matter," said spokesperson Laura Feyer.
Jennifer Lopez inks first-look, multiyear Netflix deal
J.Lo has signed with a side in the streaming wars: Fans can anticipate a slate of film and TV content to be produced by her for Netflix in coming years.
Nets will need more from guard than arena-rattling dunk
Landry Shamet stressed that he doesn’t need to be reminded by Steve Nash that everyone needs to contribute more with James Harden out for Game 2.
Beachgoer's skin melts off foot after stepping on boiling sand
A dad suffered fourth-degree burns after he stepped on boiling sand where a BBQ had been used, resulting in his skin melting. Danny Howard, 33, who was enjoying the sun...
Yankees reach new low point
There is no celebration of good times in The Bronx.
Woman charged after allegedly shooting into car with kids inside
A Tennessee woman faces numerous charges after allegedly shooting into a car carrying four children in a wild, broad-daylight road rage incident that left one passenger wounded, according to a...
SCOTUS unanimously blocks thousands of immigrants from getting permanent status
The unanimous ruling came after a married couple from El Salvador filed suit in federal court when they were blocked from applying for green cards in 2014.
Pipeline foes gear up for large northern Minnesota protests
Opponents of the project have said they will do whatever it takes to block completion of the project.
How to watch the 'The Bachelorette' 2021 premiere
Here's everything you need to know about Katie Thurston's 2021 season of "The Bachelorette."
Man dies suddenly 7 years after winning lottery at age 16
Callum Fitzpatrick, a UK man who won more than $500,000 when he was just 16 -- and spent part of his fortune visiting his favorite soccer team -- has died...
Skeleton in shackles sheds light on slavery in Britain during Roman Empire
The shackles also suggest that the master may have been worried about a haunting by the slave whom they'd abused, as some Romans believed that chains could prevent a vengeful...
Biden takes call with Ukraine President Zelensky ahead of Putin summit
President Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke by phone Monday ahead of the commander-in-chief's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week.
Elon Musk announces in tweet that premium Tesla model has been canceled
Tesla is pulling the plug on the most expensive version of its flagship sedan, the Model S Plaid Plus, CEO Elon Musk announced on Twitter.
A 'bit' more legit: One country is adopting bitcoin as legal tender
President Nayib Bukele announced over the weekend that he plans to introduce legislation that will make his country the world's first to adopt bitcoin as legal tender along with the...
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny returns to prison facility after hunger strike
Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has been returned to the original correctional facility where he had been serving out a sentence after he recovered from a hunger strike at a hospital in a different prison, the TASS news agency reported on Monday. The 45-year-old opposition...
Ex-US star says he'll 'choke' female soccer player on air in awkward TV moment
Telling your co-host you'll choke them on live television isn't the wisest thing to do.
Biden admin reportedly using controversial facial recognition on migrants
The Biden administration is embracing controversial facial recognition technology and other intrusive surveillance tools to process the backlog of thousands of migrants at the US-Mexico border, according to a report. ...
Teen gets diploma after being denied for wearing Mexican flag to graduation
Ever Martinez Lopez, 18, picked up his diploma Monday at Asheboro High School, after the teen was denied his sheepskin Thursday for allegedly violating the school's dress code.
Warriors forward could be answer for Knicks' glaring weakness
The Knicks still don’t have a bona fide starting small forward and have concerns with their 2018 lottery pick Kevin Knox.
Classmates of slain Queens boy plan touching birthday tribute
The kids will release balloons and place candles in front of the Far Rockaway home were Justin Wallace was fatally shot Saturday evening amid a dispute with relatives.
Naomi Osaka pulls out of tune-up in possible Wimbledon sign
Could Naomi Osaka pass on Wimbledon after pulling out of the French Open due to mental health reasons?
NYC shrink says fantasy of 'unloading revolver into the head of any white person' was deliberate 'provocation'
A New York City-based psychiatrist who shared her violent fantasy of shooting white people in the head during an Ivy Leave lecture claims her shocking words were taken out of...
Low-key reveal: Loki declared gender-fluid in new teaser
The Tom Hiddleston character was outed Sunday in a video teaser for the god of mischief's eponymous new MCU series on Disney+.
Go fishing with Marlins in this MLB makeup game
Miami is in Boston to play a makeup game. Pablo Lopez against Nick Pivetta.
Student killed, another injured in shooting at New Jersey school field
Moussa Fofana, 18, was fatally shot at Underhill Field in Maplewood at around 9:40 p.m. Sunday night, according to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.
Newly single A-Rod apartment hunting in two NYC neighborhoods
Looks like A-Rod's "new beginning" involves a new bachelor pad. He was spotted over the weekend strolling on Central Park West and W. 81st St.
High-ranking Japanese Olympic official dies after jumping in front of train
Yasushi Moriya, 52, who headed the committee's accounting department, jumped from the platform around 9:30 a.m. at the Nakanobu station in the Shinagawa neighborhood in Tokyo, Japan.
Mariah Carey slams rumors of beef with Jay-Z: 'Vamoose son of a b---h'
Bringing claims of contention between her and the rapper-turned-Roc Nation frontman to a screeching halt, the 51-year-old “Honey” hitmaker blew the whistle on reports that they nearly came to blows.
Top reporter's pay-cut offer symbolizes ESPN's new reality
ESPN used to be the Steinbrenner Yankees when it came to signing and retaining sports media’s biggest stars.
Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union sell sprawling Miami Beach estate for $22M
The sale comes nearly two years after it first hit the market at $32.5 million. But without any offers, the couple was forced to slash the price by nearly $10 million.
Chick-fil-A sauce sparks grocery store attack: report
Authorities arrested a man in Kansas after he allegedly attacked a grocery store worker. According to reports, the suspect was upset over a disagreement regarding Chick-fil-A sauce.
Pence who? Here's whom else Trump would consider for 2024 running mate
Former President Trump revealed Monday that he would consider ditching Mike Pence for Florida's tough governor Ron DeSantis as his 2024 presidential election running mate.
Leonard Bernstein's 'Radical Chic' spread flips with $29.5M ask
East Side Story: The sprawling, 6,300-square-foot, six-bedroom duplex at 895 Park Ave. first went on the market last year for $29.5 million.
Julio Jones had 'no clue' he was on TV during infamous interview
The controversial call took place on the May 24 episode of "Undisputed."
Bruce Springsteen returning to Broadway this month
The imminent start date, June 26, almost definitely makes "Springsteen on Broadway" the first show to play the Great White Way since theaters were shuttered in March 2020 due to...
Save $10 on Prime Day by shopping these trendy small businesses
Whether you're looking to support minority-, women- or military-owned businesses, there is something for you. And we've pulled together some cool picks to make your shopping easier.
Moderna files with EU for approval to use vaccine in adolescents
Moderna has filed a request with the European Medicines Agency for its COVID-19 vaccine to be granted authorization for use in adolescents. In a statement Monday, Moderna said it had...
Terrifying video shows resident disarming fake Amazon worker
Dramatic video from the UK captured the moment a fake Amazon worker armed with a shotgun received a delivery of heavy blows from his intended victim, who managed to disarm...
AMC surges 16 percent as funds turn to bearish bets
Shares of AMC Entertainment and other "meme stocks" supported by small-time individual traders jumped on Monday, extending gains into a third week as message boards hummed with hype about the...
Video chat apps making tweaks to illuminate darker skin tones
Alphabet Inc's Google plans to deploy an AI feature that addresses the longstanding issue of darker skin tones being under-illuminated.
Fan jumps over ledge of CBS set in frightening video after soccer game
This is terrifying. The U.S. men’s national team’s 3-2 win over Mexico in the CONCACAF Nations League final on Sunday night had no shortage of shocking moments. During CBS Sports' live...
Take the Under in this MLB matchup
The Red Sox as a team are giving up the second-fewest home runs per nine innings.
Guatemala's prez blames Biden for border crisis as protesters tell Harris 'Trump won'
The rally was visible to Vice President Kamala Harris' motorcade as she arrived to meet with Guatemala President Alejandro Giammattei on curbing illegal migration.
Teen visiting from Canada drowns in Long Island backyard pool: cops
Abdul Brezault, 18, was discovered unresponsive in the water when cops responded around 8:20 p.m. Sunday to the Dix Hills home, Suffolk County Police said.
Man killed in Brooklyn, 3 others hurt in latest overnight shootings: cops
A 31-year-old man was shot dead at a Brooklyn housing development early Monday -- one of at least four people struck by bullets across the city overnight, according to cops.
CNN's top media host roasted for 'sycophantic' interview with Biden press chief
CNN's chief media correspondent is facing ridicule for a groveling interview in which he asked White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki what the media gets "wrong" when covering the Biden...
De Blasio offers no solution to gun violence after shooting of 10-year-old boy
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday offered a hefty dose of frustration but no solutions to a gun violence surge, following the shocking murder of a 10-year-old boy in Queens...
Aloha, send help! Kayaker trying to go from California to Hawaii didn't get very far
Cyril Derreumaux tried to make a 2,400-mile solo trip from California to Hawaii, but had to be rescued by helicopter after making it just 70 miles offshore.
Man who killed wife, propped up body while kids opened presents is sentenced
Dockworker William Wallace, 39, killed 26-year-old mom of three Za’Zell Preston after a Christmas Eve party in Anaheim in 2011 -- then dragged her body from the bedroom to the...
As India’s COVID surge wanes, families deal with the devastation
As India emerges from its darkest days of the pandemic, families across the country are grieving all that they’ve lost and are left wondering if more could have been done...
Woman killed, man injured in upstate Amish buggy crash
A 22-year-old woman was killed and a 21-year-old man was injured when a pickup truck slammed into an Amish buggy in upstate New York, police said.
Afghan troops suffer 'shockingly high' casualties as violence mounts
At least 150 Afghan troops have been killed or injured in the last 24 hours in a surge of attacks by Taliban militants as foreign forces withdraw.
Biden's plan to target business as a way to win votes
Part of the way the Democrats plan to keep the House and the Senate in 2022 involves deeply politicizing two obscure federal agencies to generate big headlines by targeting big...
Jacob deGrom's teammates defend him against Twitter cheating allegation
The Mets came out in unanimous support of Jacob deGrom on Twitter.
Wrong arm of the law: Sheriff leaves Dems, joins GOP over 'relentless attack on law enforcement'
Smyth County Sheriff Chip Shuler, who has been twice elected as a Democrat, said he filed Monday to join the GOP -- which his application unanimously accepted by the party,...
Capitol riot lawsuit was brought illegally into my home, Mo Brooks says
Alabama GOP Rep. Mo Brooks has been served with the lawsuit brought by Rep. Eric Swalwell for allegedly helping incite the Capitol riot, but accused the Democrat’s team of breaking...
Boko Haram's leader blew himself up when cornered by ISIS rivals
Abubakar Shekau -- once rejected by ISIS for being too radical -- died last month as the Islamic State West African Province was under ISIS leadership commands to capture him.
COVID is sending more kids to summer school than ever before
Under the most recent federal pandemic relief package, the Biden administration is requiring states to devote some of the billions of dollars to summer programs.
Shares of DKNY parent soars as more people buy back-to-work duds
Shares of Donna Karan brand owner G-III Apparel soared by more than 12 percent on Monday after chief executive Morris Goldfarb said sales of work attire and dresses are getting...
Mets would be nowhere without these pitchers
The Mets pitching staff is making things look easy right now.
Knockout conspiracies emerge after suspicious Mayweather-Paul video
The exhibition boxing match between Logan Paul and Floyd Mayweather on Sunday night was a farce for many reasons -- but a video clip from the fight suggests it may...
Mark Cuban-backed banking app is going public in $4B deal
Dave, the online banking platform known for its “banking for humans” catchphrase was created in 2017 to help consumers avoid overdraft fees from traditional banks.
FDA approves controversial Alzheimer’s drug — first federally approved treatment in almost two decades
The drug, which will be marketed as Aduhelm, is the first ever that US regulators say can treat the underlying disease and its memory-robbing effects, rather than just symptoms like...
Video shows teens pepper-sprayed in random Chelsea attack
The unprovoked attack against a pair of teens happened on Eighth Avenue between West 13th and West 14th streets, just before 10 p.m. last Tuesday, according to police.
Bring along this pop-up car tent on your next outdoor excursion
It unfolds quickly and has a roomy interior so you can take shelter if the weather starts to get a little wet.
Death toll mounts in Pakistan train disaster
The accident happened around 3:30 a.m. local time Monday when most of the 1,200 passengers on the Millat Express.
NASA's new boss: We'll start investigating UFOs now
The Pentagon has told sky watchers they have no revelations to share in their upcoming UFO report, but that won't deter NASA from launching their own investigation.
'OK Gen Z!' AOC supporter roasted for $2M home after 'Tax the Rich' post
Nicole Sanchez, known online as Neekolul -- who urged her followers to “Tax the Rich" -- is getting roasted online after showing off her swanky new $2 million Dallas apartment.
Brett Gardner's words made it a little harder for the Yankees
Brett Gardner may have given the Red Sox extra ammunition this weekend.
Betting analyst responds to ESPN firing her over old anti-gay tweets
Just one month after the network confirmed her hire, Stewart's contract was terminated after past tweets from 2012 resurfaced.
Poll reveals the most horrid houseguest habits
As COVID-era restrictions on meeting indoors finally ease, people are likely struggling to remember how to behave at someone else's home. This survey is here to help.
Man stabbed during argument in Central Park, cops say
A 52-year-old man was stabbed during an argument in Central Park late Sunday night, police said.
Tourist mugged in Times Square: cops
The 30-year-old tourist was at West 45th Street and Broadway just after 7 p.m. when four suspects -- three of them in their teens -- punched her repeatedly and swiped...
Save 50% off the SamSaidYes live wedding photo-sharing app
Technological innovations like SamSaidYes are making it easier to not only collect your wedding photos in one place but to share them instantly with your guests while they’re at your...
Twitter deleted a post by this country's president — so now Twitter is banned
The ban comes after Twitter deleted a Tuesday post by Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari in which he said he would treat “those misbehaving today.”
Kristaps Porzingis’ cryptic comments about future after disappointing playoffs
The unicorn looked more like an also-ran in this postseason. Kristaps Porzingis had a disappointing playoffs for the Mavericks, which ended with a 126-111 Game 7 loss to the Clippers...
Eric Adams says his NYPD will follow David Dinkins' community policing model
Former cop and mayoral hopeful Eric Adams said Monday he would fight crime like the late former Mayor David Dinkins — not in the mold of mayors Bill de Blasio...
Chicago police remove 'disruptive passenger' on American Airlines flight
A 26-year-old man was removed from an American Airlines flight by authorities in Chicago on Sunday after causing a "disturbance."
Texans show up in support after bakery slammed for Pride Month cookies
Confections, a Texas bakery that lost business after announcing that it would be selling rainbow cookies for Pride Month, became inundated with support over the controversy from across the US.
Luka Doncic appears to snub rival after Game 7 defeat
This looked a bit awkward. After the Clippers won their first round playoff series against the Mavericks on Sunday, Dallas guard Luka Doncic appeared to snub Paul George, who seemingly...
Woman's TikTok goes viral after she makes startling discovery in her purse
A Texas woman has gone viral on TikTok for sounding the alarm about finding a tracking device in her bag following an evening out.
VP Harris arrives in Central America to address 'corruption' amid border crisis
Kamala Harris arrived in Guatemala City Sunday evening ahead of her two days of planned meetings and diplomatic talks amid a record migrant surge from the region.
Jake Paul's commentary was the most annoying thing about his brother's fight
It's one thing to support your brother, but Jake Paul's commentary during his brother Logan's fight – both during the broadcast and afterwards on Twitter – got more than a...
The two heroes for US in monumental soccer win
DENVER — Christian Pulisic lifted a trophy for the second time in eight days, this time his first for the United States. Ethan Horvath, back in Colorado for the first...
Hiker falls 60 feet to her death in Zion National Park's Mystery Canyon
The initial recovery mission failed after the emergency helicopter was unable to "extricate the patient due to the steep narrow, canyon walls."
Nonbinary Alaska Airlines employee says uniform policy is discriminatory
"When I am working as a flight-attendant instructor and allowed to wear regular business attire, I am not forced into Alaska Airlines’ ‘male’ or ‘female’ uniform policies..." Justin Wetherell said.
COVID-related hair loss is a real thing — but these treatments can help
There’s a big fallout from the pandemic: Hair loss brought on by COVID stress is plaguing women, but they’re finding help with innovative -- though often costly -- treatments.
Google hit with nearly $270M fine in French antitrust case
As part of the first-of-its-kind settlement agreement, Google has agreed to change some of its advertising practices to make it easier for competitors to use its online ad tools.
Fauci warned officials in 2020 that COVID-19 could be from lab leak
Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said news of Anthony Fauci's briefing to worldwide medical leaders was shared by "a very senior official in the Trump administration."
Eric Adams leapfrogs Yang to lead NYC mayoral race: poll
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams now holds a significant lead in the New York City mayoral race -- jumping six points ahead of rival Andrew Yang, according to a new...
Family of socialite charged in shooting death of cop hasn't visited her in prison
Jasmine Hartin has not been visited by her longtime partner, Andrew Ashcroft, 43, or relatives since being locked up at the Belize Central Prison last week, The Sun reported.
One small step for Jeff: Bezos to become first billionaire in space with flight next month
Jeff Bezos announced Monday that he will fly to space next month on Blue Origin's first crewed flight.
Vax not good: Plummeting COVID shot numbers threaten to derail Biden's July 4 goal
The average number of shots doled out per day has dropped below 1 million, significantly down from a peak of 3.4 million daily doses in mid-April, according to an analysis...
'Purple Rain' and 'Mod Squad' actor dead at 81
Clarence Williams III, who broke new ground as "hippie" Detective Linc Hayes on "The Mod Squad" from 1968 to 1973, has died after a battle with colon cancer. He was...
Suspect's neighbor heard 'loud scratching' days before boy, 5, was found dead
A neighbor of the woman charged in the disappearance of a 5-year-old Houston boy reportedly heard “loud scratching through the wall” just days before his body was believed to be...
Raccoon chases soldiers in hilarious animal invasion
It's behind you!" A raccoon chased several soldiers out of an armored vehicle at Fort Carson, Colorado. Watch the wild moment filmed on June 1 here. Subscribe to our YouTube!
Two Sigma: The hot new mover and shaker
The tech-driven hedge fund Two Sigma is actively looking for a bigger home to house its offices, sources tell The Post. Steve Cuozzo has that and more about the business...
Long Island man kills dog while threatening relative on Facetime call
A Long Island man was arrested for allegedly killing a dog while threatening a relative during a FaceTime call earlier this month, police said.
Yankees coaches didn't hold back anger over blown call
One badly missed call. Two Yankees’ coaches ejected. Constant derogatory chants at the umpires. It was a wild finish to the Red Sox’s sweep of the Yankees in The Bronx...
At least 30 passengers dead in Pakistan train collision
At least 30 passengers were killed in a collision between two express trains in Pakistan on Monday morning, authorities said.
The Yankees are in seriously hot water
The 60-game milepost never meant much to a baseball season, just a round number, until last year. Now we can use it as a measuring stick. Now, it gives us...
Giancarlo Stanton booed with nothing going right
Giancarlo Stanton is back on the roster, but still not all the way back from the strained quad that landed him on the injured list last month.
Suspects arrested in fatal road-rage shooting of 6-year-old boy
Eriz Marcus Anthony, 24, and Lee Wynn, 23, were busted at their Costa Mesa home and are expected to be charged with murder in the May 21 death of Aiden...
Woman dies after riding roller coaster at Indiana theme park
The woman, identified as Dawn Jankovic, 47, was found unconscious after riding the roller coaster at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Jasper, the Evansville Courier & Press reported, citing...
Nets need journeyman more than ever after James Harden injury
Five minutes. That is how long Mike James figured he might play Saturday night for the Nets in their second-round series opener against the Bucks.
Albany Dems introduce funding bill for potential Cuomo impeachment
Albany’s top Democrats introduced a bill that would authorize the Legislature dip into state coffers to pay for its sprawling impeachment investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Floyd Mayweather has 'fun night' going distance with Logan Paul
Floyd Mayweather Jr. outclassed YouTube personality Logan Paul but couldn’t stop him inside the distance.