July 13, 2021
Yankees star plays emotional role in MLB tribute to Hank Aaron
Aaron Judge scored a run in the MLB All-Star Game Tuesday night, yet there’s no way that’s what he’ll remember most about this evening.
Slugger steals spotlight from Shohei Ohtani in AL's All-Star win
Shohei Ohtani yielded the floor to a fellow dynamo Tuesday night at Coors Field, and Major League Baseball is none the worse for it.
Dems lose their minds over voting laws
For Joe Biden, voting laws is “the most significant test of our democracy since the Civil War. That’s not hyperbole, since the Civil War.”
Here's the moment a group of selfie-takers was struck by lightning
It all happened in a flash. While taking a selfie during a rain storm, Rachel, Isobel and Andrew were struck by lightning and captured the moment with an insane photo.
Sherman: Can the Yankees take a punch?
The list of Yankees shortcomings is long, and it’s growing. Should it include a glass jaw?
New guard living out 'dream' with Knicks
New Knicks point guard Luca Vildoza said it’s his “dream,’’ and he wasn’t talking about playing in the Olympics.
Bucks have shot to blow up an NBA title-winning formula
The Bucks are bidding to blow up an NBA narrative that says you need to build a free-agent NBA superteam to win.
Senate Dems settle on $3.5 trillion for major reconciliation bill
A group of Senate Democrats announced late Tuesday they had reached a tentative agreement on a massive spending plan worth $3.5 trillion over the next decade.
DHS chief warns Cubans, Haitians: Don't try to reach America by boat
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas had a tough warning Tuesday for Cubans and Haitians thinking of escaping unrest in both countries by sailing to the US: Don't even think about...
Top golfer says he was OK missing Scottish Open cut
Rory McIlroy said missing the cut at last week’s Scottish Open “as missed cuts go, this wasn’t necessarily a bad one.’’
Greek Freak sick of the Giannis Wall: 'I hate it'
First there were the Jordan Rules. Then it was Hack-a-Shaq. Now it’s the Giannis Wall.
Royal Caribbean cleared of negligence in toddler's fatal fall from cruise ship
Royal Caribbean is not responsible for a grandfather's deadly decision to hold his 18-month-old granddaughter Chloe Wiegand up to an open window, a federal judge ruled.
Versatile Giants safeties group has only one concern
A case can be made that this group of safeties will have more impact than any other on the roster.
Hard times as NYC soft on crime, doomed by reforms
It’s beginning to look like going soft on crime — especially juvenile crime — wasn’t such a hot idea. Is it time to reform New York’s “reforms”? Obviously, it is.
USA hoops needed this 'good humbling'
Team USA basketball may have needed a "good humbling" as NBA commissioner David Stern once said.
Cuomo administration keeps lowballing COVID death count
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration has continued publicizing a much lower state COVID-19 death toll count than the numbers being presented to and displayed by the federal government.
Summer's a bummer for socialists in denial: Goodwin
Delusional socialists Sen. Bernie Sanders and AOC are pointing at the wrong reasons why Cubans are protesting their communist regime, The Post’s Michael Goodwin writes.
Team USA quiets pre-Olympic panic with rout
The order of the basketball universe has been restored — at least for one night in Las Vegas.
Mets report card: There was one F
The Mets' strong starting pitching and bench depth have helped lead them into first place in the NL East, but their lead isn't bigger because of their recurring issues on...
The challenging facing MLB and the players' union
Some free counsel for Rob Manfred and Tony Clark: Don’t yearn too much for what preceded us.
Top Mets pick has some Johan Santana in him: ex-player
It’s not to say Kumar Rocker will have Johan Santana’s career, but Baxter, an assistant coach at Vanderbilt, said the two share similar personality traits.
Texas Senate passes voting bill despite Dems fleeing the state
The Texas state Senate approved a sweeping election reform bill Tuesday night, one day after dozens of House Democrats fled the state to prevent the chamber from taking up the...
Goldman Sachs caught in flareup over natural gas pollution in North Dakota
David Solomon's bid to rebrand Goldman Sachs as environmentally green is going up in flames -- courtesy of a bankrupt oil and gas company in North Dakota. That's the charge...
NYC journalist targeted by Iranian spies in twisted kidnapping plot, feds say
Four Iranian intelligence operatives schemed to kidnap a journalist and smuggle her to Iran in a bid to silence her criticism of Iran's human-rights abuses, federal authorities said.
Why Bryson DeChambeau will flame out at British Open
Bryson DeChambeau, who still is in a feud with Brooks Koepka, hardly sounded like a player ready to compete for the Claret Jug this week.
G/O Media, owner of Deadspin, the Onion, faces new staff woes, discrimination suit
G/O Media, the digital media outfit that saw the entire editorial staff of Deadspin walk out in 2019, continues to grapple with staffing issues, Media Ink has learned.
NYPD cops sue alleged attackers in Brooklyn Bridge protest chaos
Two high-ranking NYPD cops who were battered and bloodied during violent clashes with anti-police activists on the Brooklyn Bridge filed civil suits against their alleged attackers.
Olympic leader calls Japanese people 'Chinese' in first Tokyo speech
IOC President Thomas Bach isn't getting any medals for his public speaking any time soon. While speaking Tuesday, he accidentally called the Japanese hosts Chinese.
Appeals court rules firearms dealers can sell handguns to 18-year-olds
The federal Gun Control Act of 1968 that stops firearms dealers from selling handguns or handgun ammunition to adults under the age of 21 is unconstitutional, a federal appeals court ruled...
Inflation will only get worse if Dems' $6T spending plan passes
Democrats are united in the belief that laws of economics no longer exist. That you can spend trillions upon trillions — anything you want, really — with no downside.
NY blocks kids from good charter schools — yet again
Once again, the state dashed the hopes of city families looking for good schools when the Board of Regents nixed a plan Monday by four K-8 charters to jointly open...
Team Biden's petty, foolish push to undermine the Abraham Accords
Team Biden seems determined to dismantle all its predecessor’s policies — even those that promised to transform the dysfunctional Middle East for the better. The White House “suspended the Abraham Fund...
Assisted suicide poses a grave threat to the elderly and disabled
You can start with seemingly ironclad safeguards, but soon enough, legalizing physician-assisted suicide opens the door to killing children who are too young to consent, victims of sexual abuse and...
Yankees report card: Who's responsible for ugly first half?
Who’s responsible for the subpar showing in The Bronx? Let’s grade it out.
Podcaster accused of using 'anti-Semitic dog whistles' in Leandra Medine episode
A fashion podcaster is under fire for using "anti-Semitic dog whistles" to call out ManRepeller founder Leandra Medine Cohen for her privileged upbringing. Recho Omondi, a fashion designer who hosts the...
The Patriots 'treat players like crap,' says 'hated' linebacker
Cassius Marsh isn’t holding back his feelings about his former team.
The inside track: Train fanatic reveals secrets of NYC Subway
The 2021 edition of Peter Dougherty's awe-inspiring book, "Tracks of the New York City Subway," maps its 691 track miles, 472 stations (the most of any system in the world)...
Nearly 40K people petition DA to reopen gruesome case of murdered Queens jogger
Chanel Lewis was sentenced to life in prison without parole in 2019 for the 2016 slaying of Katrina Vetrano. Now, thousands are asking to have his case re-examined.
Cops get little boy new e-scooter after brazen Brooklyn robbery
A 6-year-old boy who was robbed of his e-scooter in Brooklyn last week got a special gift from cops for his birthday Tuesday -- new wheels.
Jets star appears headed for contract impasse
Marcus Maye seems destined to play on a one-year deal as he's been unable to come to an agreement with the Jets on a long-term contract.
Timothée Chalamet gets nude for Frances McDormand in ‘The French Dispatch’
He’s naked — save for a towel wrapped around his head.
Harris calls runaway Texas Democratic legislators 'American as apple pie'
Kamala Harris heaped praise on dozens of Democratic Texas state legislators who flew to Washington rather than take part in a special session at which election reform legislation was to...
GOP reps launch resolution in support of DHS, ICE, CBP
Steve Scalise and Lisa McClain are leading the effort on a resolution aimed at voicing support for the DHS, ICE and CBP in an attempt to oppose progressives’ push to...
100K for parking on your own property . . . and other town-code outrages
The town of Lantana, Fla., is demanding that Sandy Martinez pay $165,000 in fines, which is nearly four times her annual income and more than half what her house is...
Most New Yorkers think worst of COVID-19 pandemic is over: new poll
Even as nearly half of state residents are still worried about getting sick from the coronavirus, around 68 percent believe the worst of the virus has been overcome, a poll...
'Victoria's Secret Karen' freaks out over being filmed
In the viral video, the blonde woman causing a scene in the middle of the lingerie store began sobbing and wailing on the floor after her accuser began recording.
Potential Yankees trade target thriving in baseball's new reality
DENVER — Since the June 3 memo went out, after the owners meetings, saying that MLB would crack down on pitchers using illegal sticky substances, there has been a before-and-after...
NYC's next mayor faces $5.4B deficit after de Blasio adds another $300M
City Council approved the 2022 fiscal year budget in June. It includes the $300 million that will go toward 4,000 jobs. Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa slammed the move.
Chicago gang members outnumber cops 9 to 1 amid record retirement
Gang members in Chicago outnumber cops about 9 to 1 — as officers are on track to retire in record numbers this year, police said Wednesday.
Tyron Woodley planning 'violence and damage' for Jake Paul fight
Tyron Woodley wants to do more than just win, he wants to punish Jake Paul.
Haircuts now legal on Sunday in New York, as Albany repeals blue law
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill Tuesday that repealed an "archaic" law which made it a criminal offense for barbers and hairdressers to work on Sundays in the state.
'High demand' Naomi Osaka Barbie doll sells out in hours
A Barbie doll of four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka sold out for $29.99 a box. The toy models Osaka’s outfit from the 2020 Australian Open.
Biden picks former GOP Sen. Jeff Flake to be ambassador to Turkey
President Biden on Tuesday announced his pick for ex-GOP Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona to be US ambassador to Turkey amid a hostile alliance between the two countries.
Hospital transplants kidney into wrong patient
An Ohio hospital transplanted a kidney into the wrong person – leaving the intended recipient still waiting for the life-saving surgery, officials said on Monday.
Former MLB player to 'start over' in Korea after gaffe: 'Did that really happen?'
Will Craig is ready to leave his viral mistake behind.
Biden wants to boost policing — after spreading toxic lies that tore it down
Forced to confront the lethal violence engulfing US cities, President Joe Biden now says he wants to refund the police, as he indicated at a meeting with Eric Adams. Astonishingly,...
Manchin says both infrastructure bills should be paid for
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, who does not want to add more national debt, has said he does not support a reconciliation bill in the $4-6 trillion range.
Hollywood's mad for musicals
With Steven Spielberg rolling with “West Side Story.” and Lin-Manuel Miranda premiering “In the Heights,", Golden musicals are returning — many onto the silver screen, Cindy Adams writes.
Judge tosses Roy Moore's defamation suit against Sacha Baron Cohen
Moore filed the lawsuit in 2018 after he claimed he was duped into appearing on an episode of "Who Is America?" where he was confronted with a "pedophile detecting machine."
Lonzo Ball interest is picking up as free agency looms
Could soon-to-be free agent Lonzo Ball wind up back in L.A?
Biden's antitrust power grab and other commentary
From the right: Biden’s Antitrust Power Grab President Biden last week slammed the “philosophy of people like Robert Bork” and the decline in enforcing “laws to promote competition” — but...
Letters to the Editor — July 14, 2021
The Issue: The lack of support from left-wing politicians for pro-democracy protesters in Cuba. The massive protests against 62 years of Cuba’s murderous, communist, despotic rule should come as no...
Mj Rodriguez is first trans woman nominated for lead Emmy Award
The "Pose" star said her nomination is a step forward for the LGBTQ community, specifically with transgender representation, at the awards show.
Israel urges visiting US lawmakers to oppose reviving Iran-nuclear deal
President Joe Biden has considered re-joining the Iran Nuclear Deal that former President Trump left during his tenure. Rep. Malliotakis has said Israel is concerned over the potential move.
Drunk pair who raided Chinese restaurant must apologize on video
A pair of drunk noodle-heads who raided a Big Apple Chinese restaurant for a midnight snack will have to apologize on video if they want to be forgiven, the restaurant...
Sacha Baron Cohen sues cannabis company over 'Borat' billboard
Sacha Baron Cohen is suing Massachusetts cannabis company Solar Therapeutics for using his popular “Borat” character and “It’s nice” catchphrase to sell marijuana, a product he doesn’t use.
Peter Thiel protege Blake Masters launches US Senate run in Arizona
An executive at Peter Thiel’s venture capital fund is running for a US Senate seat with $10 million in backing from his boss. Blake Masters, the 34-year-old chief operating...
MLB star thinks Angels should make Shohei Ohtani their closer
Can Ohtani hold up as a starting pitcher while hitting every day?
From Verizon worker to star: Tai Verdes' TikTok fairytale
At this time last year, Tai Verdes was working at a Verizon store in Los Angeles. Now, he’s one of the most popular musicians on Spotify and just sold out...
COVID vaccine is essential when preparing for hurricane season, according to CDC
The CDC raised eyebrows when the government agency stated coronavirus vaccines are essential to weathering the storm.
Battery Park City residents' democracy lesson for King Cuomo
Battery Park City residents just proved that New Yorkers can indeed stop dictatorial overreach by pols like Gov. Andrew Cuomo: They just forced him to back down on a plan...
Courteney Cox finally gets her Emmy revenge with 'Friends' nomination
The actress was the only cast member who was never nominated for an Emmy — up until now.
NASA claims moon's natural 'wobble' will lead to record floods, study claims
A cyclical shift in the moon’s orbit and rising sea levels are set to cause record flooding across the world in the next 10 years, according to a new study...
US drilling approvals increase despite Biden climate pledge
Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, opened up a yearslong oil and gas boom in parts of the Southwest, High Plains and Northeast — including battleground Pennsylvania.
Mets pitching depth worsens
The Mets’ beleaguered starting-pitching depth has suffered another blow.
Angels broadcaster, son of Hall of Famer, blindsided by firing
Sutton received the news on Saturday completely out of the blue.
Gang member, 13, fatally shot in the Bronx was trying to leave Crips: friend
The 13-year-old gangbanger who was shot dead amid a raging Bronx street war wanted to leave the Crips in the days before he was killed, grief-stricken pals told The Post...
Oil wrestling festival returns in Turkey
Oil up! Turkish wrestling fans returned to the country’s northwest for a 600-year-old oil wrestling championship after the tournament was canceled in 2020.
Iconic Orient Express unveils new line of ultra-luxury travel accessories
On the right track: Orient your self with these opulent wares courtesy — well, expensively — of the world's most famous train.
Texas Democrats defy arrest threat by governor, call for federal election reforms
Texas Democrats announced Tuesday that they would remain in Washington, DC, to lobby for federal voting reforms.
Why Brooks Koepka isn't going to let the Bryson DeChambeau feud die
Brooks Koepka addressed the duo's dig-filled back-and-forth at The British Open on Tuesday.
Problematic pool deck at collapsed Florida building flagged 25 years ago
Concerns over the stability of a cracked pool deck at the collapsed Florida condo building raised flags as far back as 25 years ago, according to a new report.
New Subway sandwich menu items taste just as vile as the old ones
The “largest menu update” in the history of the world’s largest fast-food company (37,500 outlets) lays a big, fat, sometimes smelly egg.
Furious passenger makes airport bomb threat over carry-on bag fee: deputies
Wegal Rosen, an Air Canada passenger enraged over a carry-on fee told an agent he had a bomb in his bag — prompting delays and cancellations to dozens of flights.
MLB team uses all 20 draft picks on same position
Talk about sticking to a strategy.
De Blasio wants Manhattan congestion fee 'as fast as humanly possible'
Tolls on auto travel in the Manhattan “Central Business District” below 60th Street were scheduled to launch at the start of this year, after being passed by the state in...
Roger Federer withdraws from 2020 Olympics with knee injury
Roger Federer shared some unfortunate news with his fans on Tuesday – he will not be in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics due to an injury.
Indonesian love child gets $554K inheritance from late estranged dad
A 15-year-old Indonesian woman stands to gain more than a half-million dollars after probate investigators tracked down the long-lost heir to a fortune left with no will attached.
MLB likely nixing these controversial rules
Rob Manfred doesn't see these MLB rules lasting beyond this season.
Eric Adams says result-botching NYC elections board did 'great job'
Eric Adams downplayed the Board of Elections' error of releasing faulty election results -- claiming that the agency "did a great job."
NYC postal worker swiped more than 3K money orders from office: feds
The suspect, Jalessa Wallace, allegedly took the money orders from another USPS employee who was dropping them off at the Flatbush post office.
Rock Hudson estate listed for the first time in decades for $55.5M
The Beverly Hills mega-mansion has five bedrooms, four bathrooms and one powder room across 9,600 square feet.
French rush to get vaccinated after president’s warning
Macron also announced that special COVID-19 passes will be required starting in early August to enter restaurants and shopping malls and to get on trains and planes.
All-Star Game prediction: Who to back in this matchup
Halftime highlights and lowlights. The Dow Jones and Nasdaq were up, Bitcoin was down and Stitchcoin came back slowly after falling to -1,650 bartiromos. We didn’t knock dozens of bikers...
US Navy more focused on diversity training than potential China threat: report
A new report claims that members of the Navy are more focused on diversity training than on preparing to take on adversaries such as China.
Talk to a veterinarian online 24/7 for answers to your pet's needs
Pawp is an alternative to traditional pet insurance and it can save pet owners thousands of dollars in unnecessary trips to the vet.
Jon Rahm reveals stunning reason behind his short swing
Jon Rahm’s swing has never been revered by experts as the most aesthetically pleasing, nor is he known as a heavy hitter.
Eric Adams warns Democrats against governing by slogans like 'Defund the police'
Eric Adams offered Democrats a politics lesson during an appearance Tuesday on "The View," where he warned against using slogans such as "defund the police."
Devastating wildfires torch homes, force thousands to evacuate in Western US
Devastating wildfires ripped through 10 Western states on Tuesday. At least 67 blazes ravaged around 918,000 acres from Alaska to Wyoming.
Mets reached out to Yoenis Cespedes about possible reunion during injury crisis
The Mets, pummeled by injuries in the season’s first half, spoke with Yoenis Cespedes’ representation about a possible return of the lively outfielder, multiple industry sources told The Post.
Greece to require proof of COVID vaccination at indoor restaurants
Greece will require customers at indoor restaurants, bars and cafes to prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Botched TikTok egg hack leaves woman with 'poached' face
A UK woman's attempt to poach eggs using a viral TikTok hack backfired horribly after the experiment egg-sploded in her face, leaving her with ghastly burns.
This exclusive wine subscription gives you a taste of Per Se at home
The Wine Access Michelin subscription is something of a secret weapon for evoking a similar sensory experience to that of a top-rated restaurant.
Emmy nominations 2021: TV Academy got it (mostly) right this year
The TV Academy pulled a rarity this year: they got the Emmys nominations right.
At least 45 dead during mass looting, rioting in South Africa after ex-president jailed
Sporadic violence first broke out last Thursday when Zuma, 79, started serving his 15-month sentence for defying a court order to appear at an inquiry investigating corruption during his nine...
Banker convicted of approving $16M in loans to win favor with Paul Manafort
Stephen Calk, former chairman and chief executive of Federal Savings Bank, was convicted on Tuesday of financial institution bribery and conspiracy, a spokesperson for the US Attorney's Office in Manhattan...
Facebook reportedly fired 52 employees caught spying on women
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg was allegedly upset when he found out about the widespread abuse of user information — and asked why no one else at the company had thought...
Jamaica to ask UK for billions in 'well overdue' reparations over slave trade
A government minister refused to say exactly how much the nation is seeking, but an estimate has put the cost of reparations at more than $10.5 billion.
Top Yankees draft pick thinks future at shortstop with 'definitely crazy' challenge
Trey Sweeney, the shortstop who was picked in the first round of this year’s MLB draft by the Yankees, knows he has iconic shoes to fill in The Bronx. “It...
NYPD's top cop: Bronx shootings are 'back to a level not seen since 1996'
Shea's comments came after a 13-year-old boy and two other teens were shot in a string of killings over five days in the Bronx starting last week.
Spain demands release of journalist held in Cuba after protests
Camila Acosta was reporting for the Spanish newspaper ABC when she was detained.
Dusty Baker's son drafted into MLB 19 years after iconic bat boy moment
The Giants bat boy scooped up to safety during a hectic play in the 2002 World Series is now a bonafide MLB prospect.
Zsa Zsa Gabor finally laid to rest — 5 years after her death
Appropriately on-brand even after death, her ashes were transported to a Hungarian burial site on a multistop international flight filled with Champagne and caviar.
US approves Blue Origin license for human space travel ahead of Bezos flight
Former Amazon.com Chief Executive Jeff Bezos is set to fly to the edge of space on Blue Origin's maiden crewed voyage on July 20.
De Blasio says NYC may need to 'reassess' ranked-choice voting
The ranked-choice voting system, which does away with the need with a generally lower turnout runoff election, was approved by voters in 2019.
COVID cases are surging in almost every US state
The US on Tuesday recorded an average of 19,455 new cases per day over the last seven days -- up 47.5 percent from the previous week,
Big-money donors flocking to support anti-Trump Liz Cheney
The embattled congresswoman raised a whopping $1.88 million dollars in the third quarter of 2021.
Video shows moment gunman in Jeep fatally shoots driver in Queens
The clip shows the suspect’s dark-colored vehicle driving alongside Dejuan Brown’s Nissan Maxima as the gunman, in a white hoodie, leans out the window and opens fire.
Ex-student charged for putting Hitler quote in yearbook, attributing it to George Floyd
A former Connecticut high school student is accused of changing entries in his school’s yearbook to include a quote from Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler, police said.
The Aaron Rodgers scenario that Peyton Manning 'can't fathom'
Rodgers has been at a crossroads with the Packers' front office and is unsure about his future in Green Bay
ESPN may leave local radio business as WFAN dominates
The indifference that ESPN has shown to New York’s schedule continues to be a factor, and soon, ESPN in Bristol may bow out of the business aspects of local radio.
Pesticide caused kids’ brain damage, California lawsuits say
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Lawsuits filed Monday in California seek potential class-action damages from Dow Chemical and its successor company over a widely used bug killer linked to brain damage in...
Why New York lawmakers want to ban Chick-fil-A from rest stops
Chick-fil-A is among a handful of restaurants that were awarded contracts by the New York State Thruway Authority to be part of a $450 million plan to renovate 27 service...
Eric Adams blew an 'opportunity of a lifetime' to hire more cops: Curtis Sliwa
Democratic mayoral nominee Eric Adams blew an “opportunity of a lifetime” to bolster the NYPD by rejecting President Biden’s offer of federal funds to hire more cops, rival Curtis Sliwa...
Boeing slows 787 production rate after new problem discovered
Boeing now forecasts delivering fewer than half of the lingering 100 or so 787s in its inventory this year -- instead of the "vast majority" it had expected.
Bet on the American League to continue All-Star dominance
Though the phrase “this one counts” is no longer the slogan for the MLB All-Star Game, the Midsummer Classic still figures to bring loads of excitement and baseball’s best putting...
NJ man who allegedly gunned down co-worker nabbed in Bronx
Milan Ghimire was arrested Tuesday morning by the NYPD's Emergency Services Unit in the Bronx, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said.
Jets giving plenty of opportunities for fans to watch training camp
Jets training camp this summer will feature eight open practices at the team’s training facility in Florham Park, including two joint sessions with the Eagles that also will be open...
NHL team cutting ties with both star players in shocker
It is the end of an era. The Wild will be buying out the contracts of franchise cornerstones Zach Parise and Ryan Suter this offseason, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic. On...
In Sri Lanka, a dangerous climb for online school
The teachers and about 45 schoolchildren in Bohitiwaya then climb more than 3 kilometers (2 miles) to the top of a rock to find an internet signal.
'It's 100% tuna': Subway CEO backs sandwiches, says lab results were fishy
Subway CEO John Chidsey has aggressively pushed back against claims that the chain's tuna sandwiches are anything but, urging doubters to "follow the science."
Biden blasts GOP election reforms during a visit Trump calls a 'joke' because he's just scared of PA audit
President Biden is traveling to Philadelphia to tout the "sacred" right to vote, but former President Donald Trump cheered an audit currently underway of Biden's victory in the state.
Boy, 17, struck in the Bronx amid borough shooting spree: cops
A 17-year-old boy was shot in the stomach in the Bronx Monday night -- amid a spree of shootings involving teen victims across the borough, authorities said.
How a college student ended up living in the legendary Tower of London
Megan Clawson, a 21-year-old TikToker, moved into the almost 1,000-year-old tourist attraction to save money after facing high rent prices in a house with her friends for her second year...
ESPN colleague rips Stephen A. Smith over Shohei Ohtani comments in fiery 'First Take'
ESPN columnist Jeff Passan came out swinging on Tuesday's episode of "First Take," challenging Stephen A. Smith's comments about Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani that prompted universal backlash on Monday. "The...
'Find cover!': Intense video shows mass shooting that killed teen, wounded 11 at block party
Multiple gunmen indiscriminately shot up a Fourth of July block party in Ohio, killing one teen and wounding 11 others, intense police bodycam footage shows.
Murder suspect nabbed a year after shooting in Seattle's cop-free zone
A suspect in the murder of a 19-year-old shot last year in Seattle's lawless autonomous zone was arrested in Iowa Monday, according to a report.
JPMorgan more than doubles quarterly profits as it releases pandemic reserves
JPMorgan Chase more than doubled its quarterly profit as the US economy bounced back from the pandemic and the mega-bank continued to release reserves it had set aside for possible...
UFC should be done with 'bag of s—t' Conor McGregor: rival
One of Conor McGregor's former rivals thinks his time should be up for good.
Grisly video shows Taliban executing unarmed, surrendering Afghan soldiers
The video obtained by CNN shows the Afghan soldiers emerging from a building, after the Taliban called out "surrender, commandos, surrender" in the town of Dawlat Abad in Faryab province.
Noah Syndergaard 'still trying to figure out' what injury means for him
The long journey back from injury appears to have has taken a toll on the 28-year-old.
Meet Phantom, the massive, 7-foot-tall horse going viral on TikTok
This shiny-haired stallion has a colt following after a video showcased his towering height and brought in more than 11 million views.
Scamtrak? Strip club 'entertainment' and gifts to Amtrak staff sparks probe
A criminal investigation has been launched in connection to gifts accepted by two Amtrak employees from a construction contractor who had a $58 million contract with the company.
Inside the Aussie mansions of Amazon Prime's 'Luxe Listings Sydney'
Australia — the home of the Sydney Opera House, Rebel Wilson and kangaroos — is also home to some of the world's most luxurious multimillion dollar properties.
In South African COVID-19 ward, medics battle worst infection wave yet
The scenes in the converted community hall are a reminder of how badly South Africa has been hit by its third and most debilitating COVID-19 wave yet.
Shop Amazon's Christmas in July essentials: Trees, decorations & more
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas – five months early.
Teacher resigns over student's project about Hitler's 'accomplishments'
The Maugham Elementary School teacher agreed to quit after Tenafly education officials blamed "misguided instruction" for the offensive project.
Death toll rises to 95 in Florida condo collapse, 14 still missing
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said 85 of the victims have now been identified. Officials said 14 people remain unaccounted for in the ruins of Champlain Tower South in Surfside.
Princess Diana’s childhood bike goes up for auction
A bright red Tracker bicycle, manufactured by Trust Manufacturing Co., belonged to the late royal in the 1970s when a young Lady Spencer would ride around her family's estate in...
Tennis’ match fixing problem may have infected Wimbledon
Tennis’ match fixing problem may have infected Wimbledon. At least two Wimbledon matches are being investigated for the possibility of being fixed, according to a report by German newspaper Die...
Black female WWII unit hoping to get congressional honor
The 6888th was sent overseas in 1945, a time when there was growing pressure from African-American organizations to include Black women in what was called the Women’s Army Corps and...
PepsiCo sees rising profits -- and prices -- amid effervescing economy
PepsiCo will increase the prices of its products this year, the company said on Tuesday after it raised its full-year earnings forecast on surging demand for its sodas from pandemic-weary...
'Decay and decline': Cornel West resigns from Harvard
Cornel West has announced he is leaving Harvard University, as he ripped its "hostility" toward Palestine and "shadow of Jim Crow" on campus.
Knicks interested in 'very available' star guard in potential NBA Draft trade
The Knicks are amenable to trading out of the first round by gaining an established player.
Dustin Poirier's wife really loves mocking Conor McGregor
Jolie Poirier has no shame in her shade game.
Uncanny Taylor Swift lookalike making waves on the internet
Fans can’t shake it off: This influencer looks uncannily like Taylor Swift. Even the social media star’s own daughter was fooled by the resemblance.
Work from home fueling cyberattacks, says global financial watchdog
Financial firms may need to bolster their defenses in the face of rocketing cyber attacks after employees began working from home.
NBA star being shopped to other teams after miserable playoffs
The 76ers are embracing the inevitable. President of basketball operations Daryl Morey has opened up trade conversations surrounding Ben Simmons, according to The Athletic. Teams are reportedly being told the...
Ted Cruz bill would extend public health order at the border
Ted Cruz wants to maintain a Trump-era policy that allowed for the expulsion of illegal immigrants at the border based on the threat of COVID-19.
Daring influencer plummets to death while snapping waterfall selfie
The intrepid gal had frequently posted pics of herself posing on the edges of steep cliffs to her Instagram account, where she included the tagline, "Life should be fun not...
Disney hikes price of ESPN+, Hulu bundle cost remains unchanged
Disney is increasing the price of ESPN+ by a dollar a month to $6.99 after inking a slew of new sports rights deals this year.
Big domino falls in what's expected to be wild NHL offseason
A major domino has fallen in what is expected to be a wild NHL offseason.
Don't be fooled by the Steelers' record in 2020
It’s early, but that doesn’t mean we can’t already make a few NFL picks. Here’s a few Over-Unders worth placing a wager on: Pittsburgh Steelers, Under 9 wins The team...
Mel Gibson caught on camera saluting Trump at UFC match
Controversial actor Mel Gibson saluted former President Donald Trump on Saturday, when they both attended a UFC match near Las Vegas.
Never use mouthwash after brushing teeth, dentist warns
Mouthwash has long been touted as a surefire — and minty — way to swirl away any germs not tackled by your toothbrush. However, one dentist is going viral for...
Verizon's new anti-spam filter blocks phone numbers that are too close to yours
Verizon is cracking down on obnoxious spam calls that target consumers by using area codes and phone numbers that are similar to their own. So-called “spoofing” calls will be filtered...
Emmy nominations 2021: Complete list of nominees announced
Industry halts and pauses won't stop "television's biggest night."
Baby in Brooklyn dies from head trauma, mom's boyfriend arrested: cops
A 4-month-old girl died of grave head injuries in Brooklyn -- and her mother’s boyfriend has been hit with multiple charges, cops said Tuesday.
Five biggest threats to Jon Rahm at British Open
Look deeper down the board to find five players who could stop Rahm’s roll.
Public defender against anti-racism training says she was forced from job: suit
Maron claimed in an oped that “racial obsessions” made it impossible for city officials to treat parents and kids as people.
American suspect in hit squad that took out Haiti prez has DEA ties
One of the Americans arrested for the assassination of Haiti's president had been an informant for the Drug Enforcement Administration.
17 million gallons of sewage dumped into Santa Monica Bay
The untreated sewage dump was an emergency measure triggered by an overflow at Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant, Los Angeles' oldest and largest wastewater treatment facility.
Sam's Club rolling out 'scan and ship' checkout tech for bulky items
The “scan and ship” pilot by the Walmart-owned warehouse club is aimed at bulky merchandise like patio furniture, mattresses, grills and large televisions that don’t fit into customers’ cars.
Make smoothies and cocktails on the go with this top-rated portable blender
The JustBlend Portable Blender is now on sale for the low price of $42.99, letting you make a range of delicious and healthy beverages on the go–and it’s even available...
This is Shohei Ohtani’s All-Star Game -- with help from rule change
Welcome to Shohei Ohtani’s All-Star Game, an occupation so welcomed, so appreciated, that Major League Baseball is making up rules on the fly to accommodate him.
Curl or straighten your hair with this Switch Duo tool for 72% off
The Switch Duo Interchangeable Cord Curling & Flat Iron Set is just what you need to create sleek straight hair and effortless beachy waves.
China hotel collapse kills eight; rescuers search for nine missing
The cause of the collapse was under investigation, the Xinhua news agency reported. It published photographs of rescue workers combing through rubble in the search for survivors.
Controversial US Olympian defends England soccer stars after racist messages
Gwen Berry is speaking out in defense of the the England soccer stars targeted in racially-charged social media posts following a loss to Italy at the European Championship. The U.S....
Malaysia shuts vaccination center after 204 staff infected
The closure was the first of a vaccination center and came as the country’s new confirmed infections breached five figures Tuesday, hitting a record 11,079.
Ex-Green Beret raises funds to help Afghan interpreter
The fundraiser has raised $38,327 as of Tuesday morning.
Goldman Sachs' quarterly profit blows past Wall Street forecasts
Goldman Sachs said second-quarter earnings surged past analyst expectations as dealmaking stays hot and the economy continues its roaring recovery.
Cleaning up! Man finds $1M lottery ticket while tidying his house
A Florida man found a $1 million winning lottery ticket in his drawer while cleaning his house earlier this month -- after buying the lucky ticket in a liquor store...
Fan takes ridiculous fall trying to make Home Run Derby catch
Oakland A's first baseman Matt Olson did not win Monday's MLB Home Run Derby, but he was part of one of the night's best moments. The 27-year-old's 21st home run...
Google fined $593 million in France amid battle over news publishing
Google was hit with a $593 million fine by France’s antitrust watchdog on Tuesday for not properly complying with orders to hold talks with news publishers in “good faith” and...
Receiver could be Jets offseason steal after eye-opening first impression
As the Jets get closer to training camp, I am examining the roster and giving you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on the list,...
Patrick Mahomes throws jab at Justin Herbert after heckler's taunts
Rookie of the Year? Please. During the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament at Lake Tahoe this weekend, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes faced some heckling about the new star quarterback...
Inflation surged in June: Here's how it may impact your wallet
Inflation continued to surge in June, with consumer prices accelerating at the fastest pace in almost 13 years as the economy emerges from the pandemic, the feds said Tuesday.
Bernie Sanders blames US for Cuban protests while AOC stays mum
Usually outspoken socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez remained silent as of early Tuesday about violent protests erupting in Cuba, while Sen. Bernie Sanders finally spoke out.
McDonald’s owners offering unprecedented perks to workers amid shortage
The hope is to "fundamentally change what it means to work at a McDonald’s restaurant."
Fiery fuel tanker crash shuts down highway
This is the moment a tanker truck carrying 14,000 gallons of fuel crashed into a median and exploded on a Michigan highway -- shutting down the roadway outside Detroit.
Scalding liquid tossed at man in unprovoked Midtown attack: video
A shirtless madman doused a stranger with a scalding liquid in an unprovoked attack in Midtown last week, disturbing new video shows.
Coach's testy exchange with reporter after Team USA's second embarrassing loss
Things are getting heated for Team USA. Head coach Gregg Popovich had a tense exchange with Joe Vardon of The Athletic after a second embarrassing exhibition loss in three days,...
Texas gov vows to have Dem lawmakers arrested for fleeing to block GOP bills
Democrats say the Republican plan is to hamper the voting process.
Why do french fries at this NYC restaurant cost $200?
The world's most expensive frites — arriving just in time for July 13th's #NationalFryDay — are blanched in Dom Perignon before frying.
Robber gropes, forcibly kisses tourist walking to her NYC hotel
The 58-year-old victim was walking on St. James Place near Beekman Street around 3:15 a.m. Sunday.
Florida doc tied to assassination on 'mission to save Haiti from hell'
The Florida doctor tied to the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise was also an Evangelical pastor who believed he was on "a mission to save Haiti from hell," according...
Hot housewife summer: 'RHONJ' star reveals favorite beauty products
She's been serving up glamour ever since her debut on the "Real Housewives of New Jersey" over a decade ago.
British cops seize nearly $250M in crypto tied to money laundering scheme
British police announced Tuesday that they seized almost $250 million in cryptocurrency, making it the country's largest such capture ever amid an ongoing investigation into international money laundering.
Blind rescue dog has the beach to himself
Run, Angus, run! See how a blind dog reacts when taken to a remote beach in Scotland, UK. The owners captured the carefree moment while vacationing in the Outer Hebrides....
Why a famous anti-vaxxer saw the light �� and got the COVID-19 vaccine
Heather Brooke Simpson once dressed up as the Measles for Halloween, but she's changed her ways and got the COVID-19 jab
Van Leeuwen and Kraft debut mac and cheese-flavored ice cream
The cheesy frozen treat will go on sale for $12 a pint at 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday to mark National Macaroni & Cheese Day, the companies said.
Gunmen shoot rapper 64 times as he walks out of jail, killing him
A Chicago rapper was gunned down in a hail of bullets moments after he walked out of jail and had been fitted for an ankle bracelet, reports said.
Prickly situation: Hundreds of syringes found on Jersey Shore beaches after storms
Hundreds of syringes have washed up on Jersey Shore beaches since last week’s tropical rainstorm -- possibly caused by sewer runoff from New York City, according to reports.
At long last, this Irishman gets to defend British Open title
One of Shane Lowry’s first acts on Monday at Royal St. George’s upon his arrival to play in the 149th British Open was an unpleasant one: He had to return...
Radio host Larry Elder makes late entry into California recall race
Los Angeles-based talk radio host Larry Elder announced Monday that he would enter the recall race with a little more than two months to go before voting day.
Here's why 'Knicks fans will be happy' next season
New Knicks combo guard Luca Vildoza hasn’t yet excelled in the first two Olympic exhibition games for Argentina, but his national coach says New York fans are going to be...
Pete Alonso's Home Run Derby win powered by one-of-a-kind items
Pete Alonso used one-of-a-kind and sentimental bats to win his second-straight Home Run Derby.
FBI urges monitoring of 'family members and peers' for extremism
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned Americans over the weekend to keep an eye on friends and family members for "signs of mobilization to violence" as part of the...
Giants to hold free event to welcome back fans
The Giants will hold a Fan Fest on Aug. 11, starting at 6 p.m. at MetLife Stadium.