April 17, 2022
Teen convicted of killing mom recaptured by cops after escaping California halfway house
This is not the Ike Souzer's first escape. In 2019, the teen climbed over the fence of the Orange County juvenile detention center after he had gotten on the facility’s...
Won't be a surprise if Giants draft this position with two of first three picks
The Giants have three picks in the top 36 and it will not be a surprise if the Giants go offensive line with two of them.
Democrats are campaigning on Jan. 6 hypocrisy
The Democrats have nothing else to take to the midterms but demonization of their political foes, using the Jan. 6 Committee to subpoena the Trump administration and leak anti-Republican stories.
Islanders surrender three-straight goals in loss
Jack Campbell made 27 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs set franchise records for victories and points, beating the New York Islanders 4-2 on Sunday night
Heroes, zeros in Nets' crushing playoff loss
Bruce Brown gave Boston bulletin-board material on Tuesday night, but when the game started had just five points, five fouls, a minus-13 and couldn’t slow Tatum.
Letters to the Editor — April 18, 2022
New York Post readers sound off on Maureen Callahan's column calling for age limitations for politicians.
Bucks survive huge comeback for Game 1 victory
On a night when their usually potent offense was searching for answers, the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks had to rely on their defense in their playoff opener.
The verdict is in: The Trump slandering is a pack of lies
John Durham revealed that claims a secret Donald Trump communication with a Russian bank claim is not true, like other allegations.
Nets doomed by these 'silly mistakes' in Game 1 loss
Boston’s constant switching and denying Kevin Durant the ball led to far too many Brooklyn miscues, gaffes that cost the visitors Sunday’s first-round Game 1.
Two dead, two in critical condition after boat capsizes on Long Island Sound
Two of the men pulled from the water were unconscious and unresponsive, officials said. Two others were both semi-responsive.
Esposito on being NY's first openly gay lieutenant gov candidate: 'It's part of who I am'
“I'm very proud to be a gay woman. It's part of who I am and it feels like I'm now in a position to be able to help the people...
Nets can still feel good about playoff series despite gut-wrenching loss
As the Nets go back to the drawing board for Game 2 it’s fair to wonder: Should they really be looking for anything they did too wrong?
Struggling Yankee has gone hitless in four straight games
Just when you might have thought Gleyber Torres was about to regain the form he had in 2018 and 2019, he has started to look like the version of himself...
The Post ranks the top 10 offensive linemen in NFL Draft
The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his Top 10 offensive linemen in this year’s 2022 NFL Draft, based on evaluations and conversations with people around the league.
Left-hander proving to be key part of Yankees' rotation
What if Nestor Cortes could be even better than he was last year?
What the pandemic — and aging — taught me about what's important
Many people have recommitted to living their lives as fully as possible, like opening their minds to new perspectives or eliminating political discussions about COVID.
Private plane runs off runway at NJ airport, leaking jet fuel into brook
A private plane ran off of the runway while landing at Essex County airport in New Jersey, ending up in a drainage brook leaking jet fuel.
Mets use heads-up loophole to end play: 'Something we talked about'
Buck Showalter flashed J.D. Davis a thumbs-up Sunday for making a heads-up play that the Mets went over in spring training.
Yankees don't envision this platoon despite outfielder's struggles
Tim Locastro was called up from Triple-A on Sunday and went right into the Yankees lineup.
The NYC subway shooter, despite disordered thoughts, bears responsibility for his crimes
Like these other attackers, James knows right from wrong and action and consequence. In one video, he said that “I wanted to kill people” but “I don’t want to go...
Democrats who claim white supremacy is top problem ignore black racist killers
As Team Biden searches furiously for those touched by this supposedly ubiquitous white threat, black racists scream hatred and inflict dozens of casualties, some fatal.
Mets thriving amid early-season injuries with this mentality
The Mets have faced their greatest fear by more than surviving and advancing because when it comes to the rotation, Megill and Peterson are thriving and enhancing.
Woke Ariz. diversity activists falsely accuse black DJ of wearing blackface
Two local diversity advocates are taking heat after calling a school district racist for hiring a DJ to perform in black face — but the DJ was black.
US higher education 'fights' COVID with . . . superstition
Campus administrators deem it more important to virtue-signal than to follow the actual science. They blame an uptick in COVID cases, though COVID poses no significant risk to their students.
Nine shot at South Carolina restaurant in state's second mass attack in two days
Nine people were wounded in a shooting at a restaurant in South Carolina on Sunday — the second mass shooting in the Palmetto State in as many days.
Rapper-turned-Brooklyn Dem candidate spews anti-cop hate, wants to defund NYPD
A rapper whose social-media accounts are filled with venomous anti-police rants is running to become a Democratic Party district leader in Brooklyn.
AG James' idiotic Big Oil investigation is just exploiting voters
In a nakedly political waste of time and money, state Attorney General Letitia James is gunning for Big Oil.
COVID case counts are total nonsense — hospitalizations, deaths are what matter
A new survey of adults in New York City suggests that our testing regime may have missed more than 1.3 million cases between January and March.
All eyes on Eric Adams and other commentary
What matters, as “Adams knows full well,” is “not the number of guns in circulation but the willingness of our political leaders to ensure that criminals are swiftly arrested.
Nets lose heartbreaker to Celtics at buzzer in Game 1
A fired-up Kyrie Irving gave the fans the finger and gave the Nets a fantastic outing. But Jayson Tatum gave the Celtics the win.
Will Jets use another first-round pick on offensive line?
When Joe Douglas was hired in 2019 as the Jets general manager, he made it a priority to fix the offensive line.
Nets star flips off Celtics fans after relentless boos
Kyrie Irving has gone from thinking of a long-term future in Boston to giving Celtics fans a one-finger salute.
New reason to fear ticks: Extreme food allergy possible from single bite
Now there's a new reason to fear tick bites. It's a potentially deadly allergy that starts with the dreaded insects. Once people are exposed, they can be stuck with a...
Why this NFL Draft prospect is relying on tape over combine, pro day
For all Nick Saban has accomplished, sending top-shelf prospects into the NFL with assembly-line precision, none of his Crimson Tide players has ever been the No. 1 pick.
Young star records first-ever four-goal game in NYCFC romp
Valentin Castellanos recorded his first-ever four-goal MLS performance to lift New York City FC to a 6-0 victory over visiting Real Salt Lake on Sunday.
Defenses will struggle in this NHL matchup
Colorado has shown why it entered the season as the clear Stanley Cup front-runner.
Pete Alonso hits another homer as DH in Mets' win over D'backs
Pete Alonso might not love the days he serves as the Mets’ DH, but the role certainly has agreed with him so far in its first year of existence in...
Yankees waste Nestor Cortes gem in shutout loss to woeful Orioles
The Yankees fell to the Orioles on Easter Sunday to drop the series in Camden Yards. The offense needs to pick it up.
Barry Manilow and lifetime friend reveal new project
En-route to Wednesday’s opening of his biographical musical Barry Manilow was diagnosed with COVID. Couldn’t go to the theater, backstage or the party.
How ancient pagan rituals helped inspire modern Easter traditions
Church, bunnies and eggs; what may seem like an odd trio is actually tied together by the universal themes of spring and life renewed.
Sunday Best: The Annual Easter Bonnet Parade in NYC
Costumed revelers hit the streets Sunday for NYC's annual Easter Bonnet Parade.
Mavericks in deep trouble with star 'unlikely' for Game 2
Luka Doncic is unlikely to play in Game 2 for the Mavericks. Is his series return in doubt?
McCarthy: Putin 'probably' wouldn't have invaded Ukraine if Biden sent arms sooner
"If we would have taken those actions earlier instead of waiting until after Russia invaded, they probably never would have invaded, had we done that sooner," he said.
Shanghai accelerates lockdown measures to meet zero case goal by Wednesday
Shanghai reportedly aims to have zero COVID-19 cases outside of its quarantine centers by Wednesday.
'You can count on that': Hochul says she won't shut down NY as COVID cases spike
As of Friday, the COVID-19 positivity rate in New York City measured on a seven-day average was 4.46% — up from 1.46% at the same point in March.
Santander's East Midtown tower has new owner with modern vision
East Midtown, a favored location for hedge funds and small financial firms, will soon have a prestigious new location for them. After serving as Santander's New York headquarters since 1991,...
Yankees pitcher gets immaculate inning ball back after catcher's blunder
Nestor Cortes will have a keepsake to remember Sunday’s immaculate inning by — even if it took some bartering from Gerrit Cole.
UFC fighter thanks reputed Irish mob boss US put $5M bounty on
A UFC fighter thanked an alleged Irish mob boss targeted by the US government after winning his fight on Saturday.
Grocery apps try to shed NYC delivery hubs' 'crackhouse' reputations
Grocery delivery apps are looking to satisfy angry neighbors and New York City council members by rebranding their barebones and potentially illegal delivery hubs as high-tech retail locations that are...
Adams, Sewell insist subways are safe after rampage as crime continues to soar
Mayor Eric Adams on Sunday tried to assure the public that the subways are safe after last week’s rampage.
Ride with the road team in this Week 1 USFL showdown
Tampa Bay, a 5.5-point favorite, will win and cover against Pittsburgh on Sunday in USFL action.
Rangers' improved defense on display with back-to-back shutouts
The Rangers posted back-to-back shutouts in their last two matchups and have blanked opponents three times in their last five.
Eric Adams backs off proposed chocolate milk ban -- for now
Eric Adams assured a nine-member, bipartisan group of New York’s Congressional delegation that he won't push for a ban on chocolate milk for the moment.
Blue Jays broadcaster stepping away from booth after cancer diagnosis
Blue Jays broadcaster and former player Buck Martinez is stepping away from his role at Sportsnet following a cancer diagnosis, he announced on Sunday.
Rangers could be forced into another shakeup with young star hurt again
The loss of Kaapo Kakko would normally be a huge loss. Thanks to some trade deadline moves, the Rangers are better equipped to handle it.
Mets dedicate press box to beloved media relations icon
A weekend in which the Mets honored multiple legends in their franchise’s history concluded with the team renaming their press box Sunday for Jay Horwitz.
Warriors tease 'lethal' new 'death lineup' with wild results
Is this the beginning of a new death lineup from the Warriors?
Baker Mayfield isn't the only QB on Panthers' wish list
The Panthers are in the market for a quarterback, but Baker Mayfield isn't their only option.
Zelensky calls on Biden to visit Ukraine: 'Come here to see'
Biden previously told reporters last month that he wanted to visit the war-torn country but claimed others were preventing him.
Video captures figure dragging large bag shortly before Queens mom Orsolya Gaal found dead
The Forest Hills mom found dead in a hockey duffel bag Saturday was seen alive in her yard a day earlier — hours before video caught a mysterious figure apparently...
Ex-WNBA All-Star charged with strangling former partner
Former WNBA All-Star and Liberty player Shoni Schimmel pleaded not guilty to assaulting a former partner following an arrest on Friday.
Baby of Paul Auster’s son had enough drugs in system to 'render an adult unconscious'
Daniel Auster, 44, was taking care of his 10-month-old daughter Ruby on the afternoon of Nov. 1 when she ingested heroin and fentanyl and later died.
Man's body found in Midtown subway station, cops say
The unconscious 56-year-old was found in the N/Q/R line station at West 49th Street and Broadway.
Two arrested in connection to fatal shooting after cops interview Cowboys player
Two arrests were made on Saturday in connection with a drive-by homicide in which Cowboys cornerback Kelvin Joseph was a passenger.
Missile hits chef José Andrés' humanitarian kitchen in Ukraine
A missile struck the World Central Kitchen run by chef José Andrés' organization in Ukraine, wounding four members of the team, the nonprofit said.
This Day in NY Sports: Mickey Mantle makes his MLB debut with the Yankees
On April 17th, 1951, Mickey Mantle made his debut with the New York Yankees, going 1-4 with a run scored in the Bronx Bombers victory over the Boston Red Sox....
Terrell Owens, 48, catches TD in debut for spring league
Terrell Owens has still got it.
ESPN had an audio nightmare during NBA playoff game
ESPN's broadcasters had major audio issues during the first quarter of an NBA playoff game on Saturday.
Japanese phenom came this close to pitching back-to-back perfect games
A 20-year-old Japanese phenom who pitched a perfect game in his last start was removed after pitching eight perfect innings.
Zelensky warns the world to 'prepare' for Putin to unleash a nuclear attack
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that the world should "prepare" for Russian leader Vladimir Putin to use nuclear weapons in his invasion of Ukraine.
Second British soldier captured in Mariupol paraded on Russian TV
Shaun Pinner, the second British soldier who was captured fighting with the Ukrainian army, has been paraded on Russian state TV in a chilling propaganda video released Saturday night.
These factors make Celtics the pick against Nets in NBA playoffs
It’s never easy betting against Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in a seven game series.
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Tripling down on Mets vs. Diamondbacks, what could go wrong?
The Mets will beat the Diamondbacks on Sunday, Stitches predicts. If the Mets win, Stitches will be a perfect 3-0 betting on this series.
Pope slams Russia, calls for peace in Ukraine on 'Easter of war'
Pope Francis, on what he called an "Easter of war," pleaded for peace in Ukraine and blasted Russia for pulling the country into a "cruel and senseless" conflict.
Genius iPhone trick can turn your phone into 3D hologram projector – here’s how to do it
One clever YouTuber has revealed how anyone can create a hologram using their iPhone.
Save big on travel with these three amazing money-saving deals
It's time for a spring get-away!
North Korea reportedly launches new tactical guided missile
North Korea successfully test-fired a new tactical guided missile raising fears that President Kim Jong Un, who observed the launch, is focusing on bolstering the country's nuclear capabilities.
Rid of those extra cables with this 3-in-1 Apple charger
It's time for a little bit of spring cleaning.
Innocent bystander struck by stray bullet outside NYC pizzeria: cops
An innocent bystander was shot outside a Manhattan pizza shop Sunday morning – when bullets erupted after a dispute between two other men, cops said.
Suspect in mass shooting at mall arrested, number of causalities rises
Columbia Police Chief W.H. "Skip" Holbrook revealed late Saturday that Jewayne M. Price -- a 22-year-old who was one of three people initially detained by law enforcement -- has been...
Man allegedly killed grandma by stuffing her in freezer while she was still alive: cops
A Georgia man killed his grandmother by packing her in a freezer after a non-fatal injury -- before telling investigators how much she loved him, local police said.
My co-worker is now bringing his dog to work -- how is that allowed?
Our team has returned to the office and one of the employees now brings his dog. He regularly lets him run around unsupervised.
You may never have heard of these jobs, but they could be your future
After years of radical changes in the workplace, demand for jobs like TikTok ambassadors and machine engineers has shot up. Learn what skills it takes to qualify!
Easter celebrations around the world
Easter is celebrated all around the world, as countries taking part in their traditions on the cultural holiday are shown through photos.
Thief using social media scam to steal PlayStations, NYPD says
The thief struck twice on March 3, first stealing at gunpoint a $1,050 graphics card from a 29-year-old man in the Bronx, cops said.
Wild video shows woman rammed by car as she tries to flee robbery
The woman tries to flag down a white SUV in the three-lane, one-way street but she is pursued by a silver Dodge Challenger that ends up running her over.
Chicago man sentenced to 105 years for 'execution' of 14-year-old girl
Tribbitt, a runaway, was found facedown, tied with cords and surrounded by garbage not far from where Simmons’ family lived, according to court documents.
Yankees reliever earns first career win and then gets demoted
Yankees reliever JP Sears picked up the first win of his career on Saturday night before getting optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
The Post experts give predictions on Nets-Celtics series
Post experts Brian Lewis, Ian O'Connor and Mike Vaccaro predict how the Nets-Celtics best-of-seven series will play out: Brian Lewis: This won’t be a gentleman’s sweep like last year. It’s...
Lizzo performs double duty as 'SNL' host and musical guest
Lizzo, 33, drew big applause in her monologue by reflecting on the arc of her rags-to-riches career, as she both hosted and performed on "Saturday Night Live."
Why it's now less likely Jets will pick a tight end in NFL draft
Tight end is a position that in January felt like it could be a major target in the draft but now feels like a low priority.
Yankees get a boost from an unlikely source
Making his third start of the year Saturday night, Jose Trevino chipped in two more hits and scored a run on the way to a Yankees' 5-2 win over the...
Mass shooting at Pittsburgh house party leaves 2 juveniles dead, several injured trying to escape
A mass shooting in Pittsburgh leaves 11 injured and two dead, officials said.
Father charged with infant's drug-related death hospitalized ahead of arraignment
Auster, 44, the son of award-winning novelist Paul Auster, had been scheduled to be arraigned in the case in night court before he was abruptly taken to the hospital.
The Post ranks the top 10 tight ends in NFL Draft
The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his top 10 tight ends in this year’s NFL draft, based on evaluations and conversations with people around the league:
Inside look at Nets-Celtics series
Now that the Nets have brushed aside the Cavaliers in the play-in to clinch the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference, their reward is a series against arguably the hottest...
Warriors' new starter difference in Game 1 win over Nuggets
Jordan Poole shined in his playoff debut with 30 points, staying in the starting lineup as Curry returned from a foot injury, and the Warriors smothered Nikola Jokic to beat...
New signaling tech throws Aroldis Chapman a curveball
It was a scene that would have looked familiar had it come a few blocks away, at the Ravens’ M&T Bank Stadium.
Attacker hurled 'anti-nationality' remarks, stabbed man in Midtown: NYPD
A man flung “anti-nationality remarks” then stabbed a 24-year-old in an apparently unprovoked attack in Manhattan, cops said Saturday.
Fantasy baseball: Monitor metrics to find useful pitchers
For a pitcher, it’s not just about one good outing. Tossing five scoreless innings against the Pirates isn’t exactly scaling Mount Everest, so you need to dig deeper.
76ers roll to Game 1 win thanks to unlikely hero
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 of his playoff career-high 38 points in the third quarter and he hit five 3-pointers to lead the host Philadelphia 76ers to a 131-111 victory over...
Devils come up short in shootout
Ryan Donato scored in the shootout for Seattle and New Jersey missed all three of its attempts, with two saved by Phillip Grubauer, as the Kraken beat the Devils 4-3...
Florida man cuts open arm, defaces Miami Holocaust memorial with his blood
Christopher Green was seen by several witnesses digging into his left forearm until it bled before he smeared the blood all over the wall of the memorial.
Man fatally shot in Queens
Cops responded to a call of shots fired at Foch Boulevard and Guy R Brewer Boulevard in Jamaica at just before 10 p.m. and found the man with a gunshot...
Hollywood Wax Museum shooting leaves 1 injured
Authorities in South Carolina are investigating a shooting that left one person injured at the Hollywood Wax Museum, as the identity and whereabouts of the shooter are currently unknown.
USFL's first game was a thriller
The New Jersey Generals now have something in common with the Giants and Jets — finding a way to lose. The Generals dropped a heartbreaking 28-24 loss to the Birmingham...
Man arrested for murder of Georgia gun range owners and their grandson
Richard Hawk, the son of the couple and father of the teen, called police after his parents did not come home from work on the day of the deadly robbery.
Texas dogs found shot to death; one decapitated
"Both the dogs had been shot and killed, and Murphy my dog, had been beheaded," Madison said.
Hail yeah! Yankees bust out with win over O's after storm delay
All the Yankees needed to get their offense going was some help from Mother Nature.