August 16, 2021
COVID-19 vax boosters to be recommended by White House for all Americans
The Biden administration is set to announce that Americans who got a COVID-19 vaccine should receive a booster shot eight months after becoming fully vaccinated, reports said late Monday.
Mets outfielder still a fan favorite in San Francisco
Kevin Pillar is accustomed to being well-liked. Elsewhere, though, it hasn’t taken getting drilled in the face to earn the adoration.
Knicks rookies end summer league in style
Rookie guards Miles McBride and Quentin Grimes are looking like guys who will press to make coach Tom Thibodeau’s tight rotation.
Oh, brother: Chris Cuomo breaks silence on Andrew's scandals, resignation
Chris Cuomo finally broke his on-air silence about his brother’s sexual harassment scandal -- claiming network rules prevented his from covering it.
Gerrit Cole's return couldn't have gone much better in Yankees' win
The Yankees didn’t just stay afloat without Gerrit Cole, they made up ground in the playoff push with the right-hander sidelined by COVID-19.
President Biden is rolling the dice on terror threat
President Biden is making a hell of a gamble — and the stakes are on us. The reason for invading Afghanistan in 2001 was because the Taliban was harboring al...
How tweet landed trash-talking golfer in high-stakes Phil Mickelson match
Harry Higgs unwittingly roped himself into a Tuesday morning match at the Jersey City course he desperately doesn’t want to lose.
Florida woman busted for allegedly masturbating, exposing self during jail visit
Danielle Ferrero was busted last week for allegedly exposing her breasts and masturbating during a virtual visitation session with an inmate at Charlotte County Jail, authorities said.
A catastrophic pullout amid an Afghanistan stalemate that worked: Goodwin
President Biden looked and sounded as foolish as the Saddam Hussein mouthpiece who declared Iraqi victory even as American troops seized Baghdad.
Ex-CIA chief Panetta: Afghan debacle is Bay of Pigs moment for Biden
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta compared the reconquest of Afghanistan by the Taliban to the abortive CIA-backed Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba.
Mets legend talks changes team must make to turn things around
It wasn't exactly a Hollywood ending for the Mets over the weekend against the Dodgers.
Taliban leader was freed from Guantanamo Bay in 2014 swap by Obama
When President Barack Obama released five Taliban commanders from the Guantanamo Bay prison in exchange for an American deserter in 2014, he assured a wary public that the dangerous enemy combatants...
Yankees veteran keeps providing reasons to love him
This is the fascinating part of the career for Brett Gardner. He has been around too long for there to be anything resembling novelty around him.
Nets sign second round pick to two-way contract
The 6-foot-8 forward — drafted No. 44 out of Pepperdine — got one of the two two-way deals that the Nets could offer.
Mets get encouraging Jacob deGrom injury news
Jacob deGrom’s trip to the doctor Monday left the Mets still hopeful their ace will return this season.
Woman arrested for near-subway shove has history of transit attacks
Brianna Randolph allegedly came up from behind her victim on the platform at Times Square subway station and pushed him for no reason, according to police.
A NYC restaurant manager goes renegade in the face of new vaccination-proof rules
Not all Big Apple restaurants were happy as a citywide vaccine mandate took effect on Monday -- and some are all but thumbing their noses at the controversial clampdown.
Assembly asked to investigate botched handling of ethics case involving ex-Cuomo aide
The Assembly panel investigating Gov. Andrew Cuomo is being asked to look into more alleged misconduct -- this time involving Joe Percoco.
Worker at Queen Elizabeth's summer home tests positive for COVID
A worker at Queen Elizabeth’s summer home Balmoral tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend — but the monarch will stay put at the Scottish retreat, a report said.
Nets still listening to trade calls for veteran center
Despite all of Brooklyn’s offensive firepower, rebounding is one of their few Achilles’ heels. The Nets know it’s an issue they’re going to have to solve.
Prince Andrew advised to 'keep calm and carry on' despite bombshell lawsuit
Prince Andrew is "cheerful and relaxed" and being advised to "keep calm and carry on" over the lawsuit accusing him of sexually assaulting a teenage girl.
The stars are preparing for the Emmy Awards
Emmy nominated for HBO’s thriller “The Undoing,” Hugh Grant plays a ratty doctor married to Nicole Kidman.
There's a new New York receiver known for highlight-reel catches
Keelan Cole wants to make circus catches the norm in his new role with the Jets.
Afghan debacle shattered foreign policy establishment's 'expertise' mystique
When President Biden addressed the nation on Monday, he was admirably clear-eyed about the reason for leaving Afghanistan: US forces had killed Osama bin Laden long ago. America should have sought...
Pentagon can't say if it has plan to keep US weapons out of Taliban hands
A Pentagon official admitted he had no information about any plans to keep American weapons and other war materiel out of the hands of the Taliban.
Another sad twist in Clint Frazier injury mess
Clint Frazier’s comeback was cut short Monday.
Scarlett Johansson finds first role in Wes Anderson movie amid Disney suit
As Scarlett Johansson is locked in a bitter legal battle with Disney, the actress has joined Wes Anderson's latest film.
Stunning photo shows over 600 Afghans packed inside US Air Force plane
Scores of Afghans attempting to flee the worn-torn country in the wake of the Taliban takeover rushed the partly-open ramp of the C-17 Globemaster III and packed the plane’s hold.
Jets star eager to show his 'explosive traits' in new system
The Jets' Quinnen Williams was smiling plenty and it wasn’t solely because he was activated off the PUP list.
Joe Biden needlessly created chaos in Afghanistan and at our southern border
President Biden arrived in office with the Southern border secure and Afghanistan in a state of fragile equilibrium.
GOP lawmakers slam Biden speech amid Afghanistan bedlam
Republican lawmakers are blasting President Biden's speech defending the US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, as the Taliban takes control of the country.
Jail guards protest over Rikers conditions: 'Worst they have ever been'
Guards and their supporters launched a mass protest near Rikers Island on Monday blasting what they called the worst working conditions in the history of the lock-up.
No, Mr. President: Afghanistan didn't have to fall the way you let it
President Joe Biden admitted Monday “the buck stops with me” — but nonetheless stood by his decision to rush troops out of Afghanistan, despite the nightmarish mess he’s leaving behind....
Things are about to hit a different level for Giants
The Giants practice at the team facility on Tuesday and then travel on Wednesday to Cleveland, where they will engage in joint practices.
Willow Smith releases new video, announces tour dates with Billie Eilish
It was a big Monday for Willow, who dropped a live video for her song “Lipstick” and released tour dates for her upcoming performance schedule with singer-songwriter Billie Eilish.
Letters to the Editor — Aug. 17, 2021
The Issue: The Taliban’s capture of Kabul, Afghanistan, after President Biden’s removal of US troops. Are we the greatest country in the world with the strongest military power (“Kabul falls,”...
NY's slow-moving rent relief program has helped just 7K families, audit finds
New York State's federally funded program to rescue renters hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic has helped just 7,000 families and awarded less than $100 million so far, an audit...
'Schitt's Creek' star pivots to Stephen King horror in 'Chapelwaite'
Emily Hampshire listened to her agent when the script for horror series "Chapelwaite" arrived. "When 'Schitt's Creek' was over my agent was like, 'I want you out of those plaids...
State bureaucrats are hoarding federal funds meant for religious schools
Unelected bureaucrats in the state Education Department have dragged their feet on spending critical COVID relief funding for Catholic and other nongovernment-school kids, undermining the efforts of Senate Majority Leader...
MLB star's sexual assault accuser testifies
The woman, a San Diego resident, testified for about an hour on the origin of her relationship with Bauer and her account of their two sexual encounters.
Another critical Yankees series
The Yankees might still be on the outside looking in for a playoff spot, but they are certainly performing like a team that should be playing October baseball.
Channing Tatum pranks screaming Sandra Bullock with 'Lost City' pool plunge
Channing Tatum made a big splash with leading lady Sandra Bullock — but not in theaters. While on set for his latest comedy "The Lost City of D," the "Magic...
Pelosi's scolding Taliban for their brutality even as her leader green-lights atrocities
If you’re wondering how the situation in Afghanistan could’ve spun so horrifically out of control, and so quickly, consider how Democrats now running the country think.
Can we export democracy and other commentary
Intellectual: Can We Export Democracy? “Should we conclude from” America’s Afghanistan failure “that democracy cannot be exported?” asks Guy Sorman at City Journal. “Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan and Tunisia...
NY Times, reporter sued for defamation by TikTok agent
TikTok agent Ariadna Jacob, who represents stars like Charli D’Amelio and other online influencers, have slapped The New York Times and its reporter Taylor Lorenz with a $6.2 million defamation...
'He scared me': James Gandolfini filmed epic 'Sopranos' scene hung over
Actor Robert Patrick recalled the moment the late "Sopranos" star came to set looking a little tipsy. "He scared the living s - - t out of me," Patrick said.
How these Eastern European 'minor leaguers' wreaked havoc on Brooklyn's criminal underworld
A ragtag crew of Eastern European criminals in Brooklyn recently managed to grab the spotlight from more "sophisticated'' gangs.
Costs of the Afghanistan war, in lives and dollars
At just short of 20 years, the now-ending U.S. combat mission in Afghanistan was America’s longest war.
Ben & Jerry's moves to thwart knockoffs of its ice cream in West Bank
The owner of Ben & Jerry’s is angling to block an Israeli ice-cream distributor from knocking off its brand in the West Bank -- the latest back-and-forth since the company's...
Maskless subway 'jerk' tangles with female NYC straphanger in vid
An unmasked straphanger berated an older woman on a Q train in an apparent dispute over his lack of a face covering, according to video.
Inside Afghanistan city as it fell: What happens now?
One moment Mazar-i-Sharif, the voluptuous Afghanistan city, teemed with vitality. In the next moment, it had plunged into something akin to life under the draconian laws centuries ago.
Python with bird in its mouth removed from gutter
A large python — with a mouthful of bird — was nabbed by snake catchers in Australia's Sunshine Coast. See how they safely rescue the hungry animal from a roof...
What to know about NYC’s indoor vaccine mandate starting Tuesday
Mayor Bill de Blasio rolled out details on the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for many indoor settings that will take effect Tuesday and will be enforced in mid-September.
Twitter agrees Jennifer Coolidge should play Melania Trump
"I’d love to go back to theater and do a serious play. And then the Melania biopic, of course," the "White Lotus" star said.
I was a Hamptons squatter: How I lived in luxury for free
Each summer, the world's richest flood Long Island's East End. But when they are away, their sprawling mansions become easy targets for intrepid interlopers. Here, one anonymous Hamptons squatter comes...
Naomi Osaka breaks down in tears following 'appalling' question
Naomi Osaka broke down in tears following a question during her first press conference since withdrawing from the French Open to focus on her mental health.
Did Cuomo really resign? There's been no letter, and he continues to make huge decisions
On Monday, Andrew Cuomo announced all health-care workers in the state of New York must be vaccinated by September 27.
Detainee says China has secret jail in Dubai, holds Uyghurs
A young Chinese woman says she was held for eight days at a Chinese-run secret detention facility in Dubai along with at least two Uyghurs.
Nicolas Cage 'considered' buying his once-foreclosed $6M Las Vegas house
A nostalgic Nicolas Cage is "Leaving Las Vegas" — whether he likes it or not.
US Olympic coach dead in motorcycle crash after returning from Tokyo
Leach coached the American fencing team in this year's Tokyo Olympics.
Don't be too 'Chi' to pick this AL showdown
The Chisox won in Dyersville, Ill., but lost twice to the Yankees in Chicago.
Afghanistan's all-girls robotics team reportedly desperate to flee country
An all-girls robotics team in Afghanistan is desperate to flee the Taliban-conquered country — and is begging Canada to take them in.
Humpback whale calf and mother cuddle
Jasmine Carey, from Gold Coast, Aus, snapped the calf, who is less than one week old, and the mother in Vava'u, Kingdom of Tonga.
Princess Diana sings in new deleted scene from 'The Crown'
The scene is based on a real-life rumor that Diana taped herself performing a song at the West End as a seventh anniversary present for Prince Charles.
Sex accuser of late Met Opera maestro James Levine sues for $25M
A man who accused disgraced Metropolitan Opera maestro James Levine of molesting him for years as a teen has filed suit over the alleged abuse.
There is one positive with this Zach Wilson interception
Observations from Jets training camp on Monday.
Was disgraced Gov. Cuomo cut from Spike Lee's new 9/11 documentary?
Is disgraced Gov. Andrew Cuomo too radioactive even for Spike Lee? He is conspicuously absent from the trailer for "NYC EPICENTERS 9/11➔2021½," which was released Monday.
Mom pleads guilty to killing son, dumping his weighted body in river
An Ohio mother accused of abandoning her three children in a park and killing one as he desperately tried to get back into their car has pleaded guilty.
'Medieval' Taliban parade two men through streets with blackened faces, nooses around their necks
Sickening images show two men being paraded through an Afghanistan street with their faces tarred black -- and being pulled by nooses around their necks.
'Holy Grail' baseball card sets record in $6.6 million sale
Bidding on the “Holy Grail” sports card started at $1 million on July 23. The final price of over $6.6 million blew the previous record of $5.2 million for a...
The 5 ways your nails may reveal if you’ve had COVID
You could find out if you’ve previously had Covid by looking at your nails, experts suggest. A handful of strange changes in the finger and toe nails have been documented...
Man's 'illegal' Dairy Queen helicopter stop earns him a charge from Canadian police
A man has been charged for landing a helicopter in a busy parking lot in order to fulfill a Dairy Queen pit stop. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) issued a news release detailing the incident, which reportedly...
911 calls capture moments after mom fatally shot by toddler on Zoom
Chilling 911 calls captured the moments after a Florida mom was fatally shot in the head in front of her coworkers by her toddler, who found an unsecured gun in...
Discovery finds new option to continue embattled Polish news station
The US company Discovery said Monday it has been granted a Dutch license that would allow it to keep broadcasting its independent news channel TVN24 into Poland. The announcement comes...
'He was a warrior': Brooklyn-born cop killed at Pentagon laid to rest
A Brooklyn-born Pentagon cop who was stabbed to death while on duty in DC was hailed as a "warrior'' and a hero at his funeral Monday. George Gonzalez, 37 --...
Crypto market tops $2T for first time since May as bitcoin rallies
The total value of the entire cryptocurrency market shot past $2 trillion over the weekend for the first time since May, fueled by a renewed surge in the price of...
Japan extends, expands COVID emergency as cases surge
Japan’s coronavirus state of emergency will continue through Sept. 12 rather than finishing at the end of this month.
Ride the hot pitcher in this AL Central matchup
The Cleveland Indians have had a 2021 season filled with injuries to pitchers with many of the understudies being ineffective, but Cal Quantrill has been a bright spot.
Pennsylvania woman disappears under 'suspicious circumstances,' cops say
Sara Loricchio, of Dallastown, was reported missing at about noon Sunday, three days after she was last seen in her hometown early Thursday, according to York Area Regional Police.
Giants trading for one of Joe Judge's former players
Giants head coach Joe Judge is bringing one of his former players to East Rutherford.
'No one to help': Female Afghan Mayor Zarifa Ghafari says she's sitting duck waiting for Taliban to kill her
The first female mayor of an Afghan town says she is just waiting for the Taliban to come and kill her after the Islamist insurgents regained control of the country....
Accused Times Square shooter scoffs at plea deal
Avon Darden, the teen accused of gunning down a newlywed US Marine in Times Square in June, shook his head "no" from side to side as an assistant district attorney...
Boy who survived Italy cable car tragedy at center of custody battle
The 5-year-old Israeli boy who was the sole survivor of the cable car disaster in northern Italy that killed 14 people is reportedly at the center of a bitter custody...
USWNT star hanging up cleats after legendary career
The U.S. women’s national team legend officially announced her retirement on Monday.
NYPD precincts accepting donations for Haiti earthquake victims
All of the NYPD’s police precincts are collecting donations for the victims of the weekend earthquake in Haiti that killed nearly 1,300 people and left thousands more homeless.
California fire threatens homes as blazes burn across West
Thousands of homes in Northern California remain threatened by the nation’s largest wildfire as unstable weather creates a high danger of new blazes erupting across the West.
Gold Star families 'heartbroken' after Taliban take over Afghanistan
Several Gold Star families say their “hearts are broken” amid the deadly and chaotic withdrawal of Americans from Afghanistan after the Taliban regained control of the country.
Giants sign quarterback after preseason injury
Clayton Thorson went down with a concussion in last Saturday night’s preseason-opening loss to the Jets. The Giants needed an immediate replacement.
Desperate Padres turning to fallen ace
The Padres are desperately trying to fix their ailing pitching staff.
Barbra Streisand shades Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga's 'A Star Is Born' remake
Babs is not happy with the 2018 remake of "A Star is Born." After previously celebrating the musical drama, the 79-year-old is now taking back her praise.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin sues NASA over SpaceX contract
Jeff Bezos' space company, Blue Origin, sued the National Aeronautics and Space Administration over the agency's decision to award a $2.9 billion moon lander contract to Elon Musk's SpaceX.
Tropical Storm Fred slams into Florida coast
Tropical Storm Fred slammed into the Florida Panhandle Monday afternoon, packing sustained winds of up to 65 mph and threatening to cause dangerous storm surges.
British mom makes jewelry out of her own breast milk
Alison Hawthorn needed something to pass the time during quarantine, so the mom of four did what any bored parent would do — create a jewelry line out of breast...
Photo sparks Bill Belichick marriage rumors
Belichick and Linda Holliday have been in a long-term relationship and she does refer to to herself as Ms. Bill Belichick on her Instagram bio.
Video gamers may burn over 200 calories in one hour of play: study
That's as good as performing a staggering 1,000 sit-ups, according to the findings. That may be welcome news, as an estimated 214 million Americans say they play video games.
MLB star hates being slapped on the butt: 'Don't effing touch me'
Memo to MLB: Don't pat Max Scherzer on the buttocks.
Ghislaine Maxwell reportedly sells house where alleged sex crimes occurred
Ghislaine Maxwell has sold the now-notorious London house where Prince Andrew's accuser alleges they first had sex -- getting nearly $2.5 million, according to a report.
If your coffee's going downhill, blame climate change
LONDON/NEW YORK/SAO PAULO, Aug 16 - Coffee leader Brazil is turning to stronger and more bitter robusta beans, which are hardier in the heat than the delicate arabica, in a...
Ex-Cuomo aides who helped smear accuser leave jobs at top PR firm
Two former staffers of Gov. Andrew Cuomo who helped their ex-boss smear sexual harassment accuser Lindsey Boylan have left their jobs at a politically connected public relations firm with millions...
Cuomo mandates all New York hospital, nursing home staff be vaccinated
The order issued by the state Health Department covers staffers at privately run and public hospitals, nursing homes and other elder care facilities and congregate settings.
Man flies 650 miles for first date with woman he met on TikTok
The internet really does bring people together. A man flew more than 650 miles to meet a woman he met on TikTok and now they’re in a relationship. Matt Bannon, 26,...
Cardinal who criticized vax is now on ventilator with COVID
Raymond L. Burke, 73 -- who criticized the COVID-19 vaccine -- is currently being treated in a Wisconsin hospital just days after confirming he had tested positive for the virus.
This stunning pink lake in Australia is all natural
Photographer Nicolas Letoublon captured stunning images of the pink lake, known as Hutt Lagoon, while on a trip earlier this year.
New woman steps forward alleging Jeffrey Epstein raped her
Another woman has come forward with new claims that she was raped by Jeffrey Epstein at his Manhattan townhouse when she was just 17, a lawsuit shows.
Gen Z has discovered an amazing new use for smartphones — making calls
Meet the young singles rebelling against the texting takeover, insisting people pick up the phone and call them — even if it makes them social pariahs.
Bayer asks US Supreme Court to reverse Roundup damages for man with cancer
Bayer on Monday said it filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse court verdicts that awarded damages to a customer blaming his cancer on use of the...
Ex-Khmer Rouge official appeals genocide verdict in Cambodia
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — The last living leader from the inner circle of Cambodia’s brutal Khmer Rouge regime launched his courtroom appeal Monday, seeking to convince a long-running international tribunal...
Who are the Taliban and what are they planning?
The Taliban have now seized control of Afghanistan two weeks before the United States was due to completely withdraw its troops after a 20-year military presence in the war-torn country.
Man dies after party boat capsizes during storm on Texas lake
80-year-old Texas man Karl Katzenberger died when a double-decker party boat capsized in a lake during a thunderstorm, authorities said.
Cannabis firm reportedly rolling out $1 billion IPO amid NY legalization
PharmaCann, one of the 10 original cannabis licensees in New York, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering that could value it at well over $1 billion, sources familiar...
Man suspected of setting 14 fires in NYC within hours, cops say
A suspected firebug went on a rampage in Manhattan early Monday, setting more than a dozen garbage blazes -- and torching an outdoor dining area that a Chelsea eatery used...
Blue Apron Flash Sale: Save $120 on the meal delivery service
Blue Apron is offering a deep discount, saving you $120 total, split across your first five boxes when you sign up between now and August 23.
Top hoops prospect 'wanted to stop playing' after Sports Illustrated fame
With that notoriety has come astronomical expectations and public pressure, which coupled with a slew of deaths in his inner circle over the past year nearly prompted Bates to walk...
Former Yankees pitcher is so sick of listening to A-Rod
The former Yankees pitcher has had enough of listening to Alex Rodriguez commentate baseball games.
'Mind blowing:' Fully vaccinated Southwest flight attendant dies of COVID
Maurice "Reggie" Shepperson, who is based in Las Vegas, tested positive for COVID-19 in early July, and succumbed to the disease on Tuesday.
Girl, 7, killed and over 40 others injured during weekend Chicago shootings
A 7-year-old girl was killed and her little sister left “fighting for her life” after the pair were shot in Chicago -- two of at least 47 victims of gun...
Midtown suspect assaults Asian woman, dumps Chinese food on husband
A hateful suspect attacked an Asian woman and dumped Chinese food on her husband in Midtown over the weekend, cops said. He allegedly snarled, “Go back to China!”
Ex-Bloods gang member goes viral singing gospel to hospital patients
"I know that God wanted me to care for people just as he cared for me,” phlebotomist Enrique Rodriguez said. “And the hospital was the perfect place to do that.”
Air raid sirens sound in Israel after rocket fired from Gaza
JERUSALEM — Air raid sirens sounded in southern Israel on Monday after a rocket was fired from the Gaza Strip, the first since the 11-day war between Israel and Palestinian...
No Fun League shows preview of extremely lame rule
The NFL is following through on its promise to crack down on taunting penalties.
'New York State of Mind' performed by celebs to rally NYC back to life
Nothing says New York is back like a gaggle of A-list celebs singing Billy Joel.
McCarthy calls for probe into Biden administration's handling of Afghanistan
Kevin McCarthy reportedly wants an investigation into the decision that led Joe Biden to rapidly bring home troops after roughly 20 years of military presence in Afghanistan.
State Assembly will issue report on Cuomo impeachment probe
The state Assembly will issue a public report of the findings resulting from its impeachment probe into disgraced Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Speaker Carl Heastie said Monday.
Hoarder from hell buries apartment in 6,000 beer cans, mountain of feces
He turned it into a literal dump: Tenant proved every landlord's worst nightmare after leaving his apartment a revolting hoarder's hellhole brimming with thousands of cans, rotting food — and...
Lava streams from Indonesia’s Mount Merapi in new eruption
The rumbling sound could be heard several miles away as Mount Merapi erupted Monday, sending hot ash nearly 2,000 feet into the sky.
T-Mobile probes data breach that reportedly affects nearly all US customers
T-Mobile is investigating claims of a massive data breach that reportedly may impact more than 100 million people, or nearly all of its US customers, according to a report. Claims...
Inside the 'top guy' reinvention of Roman Reigns
Reigns tunningly returned from a nearly five-month hiatus last year at SummerSlam. It was the start of a character overhaul.
NFL coach goes off on 'f--king a--holes' over COVID misinformation
The Washington Football team coach has had enough.
Prez skirts blame for Afghan debacle, pins responsibility on Trump and local forces
President Biden broke his long silence Monday to address the nation about the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban.
The Cure bassist Simon Gallup quits band: 'Fed up with betrayal'
"With a slightly heavy heart I am no longer a member of the Cure ! Good luck to them all," he wrote on Facebook.
Firm that commissioned the 'Fearless Girl' statue is leaving NYC
The "Fearless Girl" outside the New York Stock Exchange is famous for holding her ground -- but the financial firm that commissioned the plucky statue is packing up and leaving...
Facebook, Google build undersea internet cables for users in Asia and Africa
Facebook and Google are building undersea internet cables around the world -- and are betting that the investments will bring in millions of new customers. Facebook revealed Sunday that it...
Thieves on scooter snatch necklace off 13-year-old: video
Two thieves on a scooter snatched a necklace from a 13-year-old boy in broad daylight in the Bronx, new video released by cops shows. The suspects rode up to the...
Hospitalized kids with COVID-19 just hit record high: US Dept. of Health
Some 1,900 children in the US have been hospitalized with COVID-19 — a new pandemic record — as state leaders argue over prevention measures.
Big 12 betting angles: Who to back, who will disappoint
If we get a rematch of last year’s conference title game between the Sooners and the Cyclones, it would come as no surprise.
QB musical chairs brings potential fantasy options
NFL quarterbacks who shift teams in the offseason having plenty of moving to do, but it is even more laborious compared to us commoners.
Lady Gaga fave Desmond's Tavern has a new owner
Before she was Lady Gaga, Desmond's Tavern owner Hugh Connolly knew her as Stefani.
Tim Tebow's preseason lowlights keep getting worse
Tebow lined up at tight end for several snaps during the Jaguars' preseason opener against the Browns on Sunday, and the results were not pretty.
Plans underway to house Afghan refugees at military bases in the US
The Department of Defense is preparing to house thousands of Afghan refugees on military bases in the US as the Biden administration scrambles to evacuate the Special Immigrant Visa applicants.
Russia says Afghan president fled with 4 cars, chopper full of money
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country with four vehicles and a helicopter full of cash, the Russian embassy in Kabul said Monday.
Upgrade your lighting in seconds with these smart switches for less than $20
Once installed, Switchmate responds to voice commands and can turn lights on automatically when you arrive home. It also has multiple timers for total smart lighting control.
Feds open formal investigation following Tesla 'Autopilot' crashes
The US government said it's opened a formal investigation into Tesla’s "Autopilot," or partially automated driving system, after a series of crashes with parked emergency vehicles.
Protect your ears discretely with these earplugs straight from ‘Shark Tank’
They offer ear protection that not only lowers the decibels of your environment but enhances sound clarity at the same time.
Another Cecil: Majestic lion allegedly killed by American hunter in Zimbabwe
"Another trophy hunter spending tens of thousands of dollars on a globe-trotting, thrill-to-kill escapade shows humanity at its worst," a Humane Society rep told The Post.
China ready to deepen 'friendly and cooperative' Afghanistan relations
China said Monday that Beijing is ready to deepen “friendly and cooperative” relations with Afghanistan a day after the Taliban toppled the Afghan government.
Marvel fans call lack of 'Shang-Chi' promotion 'racially motivated'
"They only care about Asians when it’s anime or K-pop" — TikTok users are questioning Disney's lack of marketing effort for the film, out Sept. 3. "Is it just me...
Frisky couple spotted having naked morning sex on cliff during lockdown
They took "sex on the beach" to new heights: An Australian couple was photographed making love on a cliff during lockdown, sparking a social media debate over whether they broke...
Airlines are avoiding Afghanistan amid Taliban takeover
Airlines are canceling flights to Kabul and re-routing international voyages to avoid Afghanistan airspace after the Taliban swiftly conquered the country's capital over the weekend.
Malala breaks silence on rise of Taliban, calls for 'immediate cease-fire'
Malala Yousafzai -- the activist who was shot in the face by the Taliban when she was just 14 -- has called on world leaders to bring about "an immediate...
Tennis star 'lost my mind' in strange handshake controversy
The top-seeded Sabalenka lost 6-3. 6-4 to Karolina Pliskova in the semifinals of the hard court event.
Sucker punch thrown during wild NBA Summer League game
Mavericks rookie Eugene Omoruyi hacked Kings' Chimezie Metu with a hard foul to keep the ball out of the hoop – and Metu wasn't having any of it.
BBC anchor receives surprise call from Taliban spokesman while on air
An Afghan-born BBC anchor received a startling call from a Taliban spokesman while she was reporting live on air after the extremist group toppled the government.
Taliban commander claims he spent 8 years in Guantanamo Bay
The unidentified man made his comments in a press conference live-streamed by Al Jazeera hours after President Ashraf Ghani fled from Afghanistan, the Times of London reported.
Victoria Paris, porn star legend of the '80s and '90s, dead at 60
"When I first met her at the table reading she told me that, just like myself, she didn't smoke, drink or do drugs, which was very unusual for the times,"...
'No one cares about us': Afghan girl cries in emotional video amid Taliban brutality
A heartbreaking video shows a young Afghan girl crying about how "no one cares about us" -- and expressing fears that the brutal Taliban rule will ensure they will "die...
Businesses face new struggles as NYC COVID vaccine mandate takes effect this week
Mayor Bill de Blasio has hailed the so-called "Key to NYC" plan as a crucial measure to reduce the spread of the highly contagious Delta strain.
At least 7 killed as civilians cling to US Air Force plane as it takes off in Kabul
Thousands of Afghans have been filmed desperately chasing after and clinging to a US Air Force plane as it taxied down the runway, as the frightened civilians frantically attempt to...
Always Pan fans will love the new Perfect Pot for convenient cooking
If you can't handle the heat of this announcement, get out of the Our Place kitchen. The cookware company that brought the world the viral Always Pan is back with...
Stephen Amell: 'I was somewhat hesitant' to lead a show again
Fresh off an eight-year stint starring as Oliver Queen, aka Green Arrow, on the CW’s “Arrow” (2012-2020), Stephen Amell is now starring in the wrestling drama “Heels.”
US struggles to get Americans out of Afghanistan amid chaotic evacuation
The U.S. military struggled to manage a chaotic evacuation from Afghanistan on Monday as the Taliban patrolled the capital and tried to project calm after toppling the Western-backed government.
At least 17 people shot during bloody night in NYC
At least 17 people were shot across the Big Apple overnight -- including eight struck in a single incident on the grounds of a Brooklyn public-housing complex, authorities said.
Shots fired at Kabul airport as Afghans try to flee Taliban rule
Gunfire could be heard at Kabul International Airport on Monday morning as Afghan citizens flooded the tarmac, some clinging to the jet bridge of a plane, as they desperately tried...
Officials attempt to outlaw child weddings in this state
North Carolina is moving to introduce legislation that would raise the legal marriage age from 14 to 16 in an effort to reverse the state’s reputation as a destination for...
Fred regains strength as it heads toward US coast
The National Hurricane Center said Fred regained its tropical storm status in the Gulf of Mexico early Sunday just hours before Grace was demoted to a tropical depression. A new...
Banksy confirms new series of artwork in British coastal towns
Banksy took ownership of a number of new works that have appeared along the coast of England this summer.