August 18, 2023

Beloved orca dies before expected release back into ocean after more than 50 years in captivity

The beloved killer whale who was set to be freed after more than 50 years in captivity in a small Miami enclosure has tragically died before she could return to...

Southpaw impresses as Mets capture third straight victory

Friday night was a chance for the team to savor the best of Joey Lucchesi, who pitched into the sixth inning in the Mets’ 7-1 win over the Cardinals. 

Out-of-control NYC driver smashes into 6 cars, injures 2 people

A man behind the wheel of a Ford Explorer was traveling on Melrose Avenue at about 8:15 p.m. when he crashed into a car on 159th Street that then careened...

Megyn Kelly, Sage Steele 'disgusted' that ESPN hosts will talk about abortion — but not trans athletes in women's sports

The conservative pundit and Sage Steele lit into ESPN for discussing liberal talking points not related to sports — but staying silent on trans atheletes in women's sports.

Top-ranked tennis star has a message for the haters and trolls

Iga Swiatek is the WTA's top-ranked player and the reigning U.S. Open champion,

Man who was allegedly decapitated by his girlfriend found doused in chemicals with smoke rising from his body: cops

A Nevada man who was allegedly decapitated by his girlfriend was found with smoke rising from his body -- after his lover doused his remains in chemicals, according to a...

Liar, liar? Escalating James Harden-Sixers showdown could require NBA intervention

James Harden has said he doesn't want to play for the Philadelphia 76ers and called president of basketball operations Daryl Morey a "liar."

Lifeless Yankees hit new low in loss to Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees, 8-3, Friday at Yankee Stadium.

Pete Alonso feels 'awful' after tossing Cardinals rookie's first-career hit into stands

Pete Alonso didn’t realize his mistake until he heard voices from the Cardinals’ dugout yelling at him.

Britney Spears refusing to let Sam Asghari keep dogs after he filed for divorce: report

Spears reportedly does not want to keep her four-carat engagement ring.

Harry Kane scores in Bayern Munich debut after $110 million move

Harry Kane said he had “a few butterflies” before his Bundesliga debut.

Matt Gaetz to introduce resolution to censure judge in Trump case: 'Blatant political bias'

GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Friday that he will introduce a measure to censure and investigate US District Judge Tanya Chutkan.

26-year-old killed in bar fight that only lasted 90 seconds: 'The sweetest nicest guy'

Friends of Dylan McPadden, 26, who was allegedly stabbed in the chest in a shocking 90-second pub fight have shared their heartbreak over his sudden death.

Super PAC backing longshot 2024 candidate flies ‘Prosecute Hunter Biden’ banner near first family's beach house

A super PAC backing Miami Mayor Francis Suarez for president took a sky-high shot at scandal-ridden first son Hunter Biden over his father's Delaware beach house on Friday.

Red-hot Yankees prospect is knocking on the door

The Yankees can now summon players such as outfielder Everson Pereira and catcher Austin Wells while still hoping that they (and the prospects) still may be rewarded with excellent 2024...

Father of Ohio teen killed by girlfriend in deliberate 100 mph crash doesn't want her jailed for life: 'She f—ked up'

"Yeah, I lost my son, it’s harder on our family, but I don’t want the rest of her life ruined too, it isn’t going to make me feel any better."

Yankees star not ruling out return this season from injury

Anthony Rizzo has made enough progress over the past two weeks that he hasn’t considered shutting it down for the rest of 2023. 

Jersey's silence toward parents: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 19, 2023

Post readers sound off on an injunction to prevent NJ schools from having to notify parents if their kids want to switch genders and Michael Oher.

I flew 3,000 miles to a friend’s wedding — and went to the wrong one

Arti Mala had flown in to Glasgow, Scotland, from Washington DC for her friend Gaurav's big day -- only to arrive at the venue and not recognize anyone, before realizing...

Death, drugs and abandoned businesses all on display along San Francisco 'doom loop' tour route

A 1.5-mile San Francisco doom loop tour organized by an unknown "card-carrying city commissioner" promises to show tourists "urban squalor," but locals say tourists don't need to fork up money...

Angels call up first-round pick just weeks after drafting him

After being drafted less than six weeks ago and playing just 21 games in the minors, the Halos promoted first baseman Nolan Schanuel from Double-A to the major leagues on...

In 'Blind Side' spat, race-obsessed media went wildly wrong

Former NFL player Michael Oher claims the Tuohys tricked him into signing a conservatorship, paving the way for the family to earn millions by telling his life story through the...

NJ school districts temporarily blocked from enforcing requirement to notify parents if child changes gender identity

A state judge sided Friday with New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin, who sued the districts after they made it mandatory for their schools to tell parents if their children formally...

Proud Boy on house arrest in Jan. 6 case disappears ahead of sentencing

Authorities are searching for Christopher Worrell, 52, a member of the Proud Boys extremist group who disappeared days before his sentencing in a U.S. Capitol riot case.

SBF lawyers blast 2 days a week trial prep time

Bankman-Fried's lawyers asked that he be allowed to meet with them five days a week at the Manhattan federal courthouse in preparation for the Oct. 2 trial.

Ex-ESPN anchor reveals late legendary broadcaster once ‘tried to beat’ her up

Steele also spoke about Walters in a controversial 2021 podcast appearance that led to her suspension from ESPN.

Daniel Jones leads Giants to quick touchdown in first preseason action

Daniel Jones' first preseason action hardly could have gone better.

American Airlines sues Skiplagged travel site after company bars teen for using for cheap ticket

In the lawsuit, American accused Skiplagged of tricking consumers into believing they can tap “some kind of secret ‘loophole.’”

Bradley Cooper reveals drug addiction almost killed him: 'I was lucky'

"The Hangover" star opened up about his past struggles to survivalist Bear Grylls.

Creep kisses NYC councilwoman during live TV interview

A creep snuck up behind a New York City councilwoman and kissed her while she was doing a TV interview in Brooklyn Thursday, video shows.

Jets rookie's family expects tears during first home game: 'I got you, Mom'

When Israel Abanikanda steps onto the MetLife Stadium field with his Jets teammates to play the Buccaneers on Saturday night in the team’s first home preseason game of 2023, reality...

Victor Cruz recounts first preseason: 'You know you made the team, right?'

It can be anyone. You can be an undrafted free agent wide receiver out of the University of Massachusetts, and one night can change your life.

Ja Morant rookie card linked to Michael Oher-Tuohy family 'Blind Side' drama skyrockets in value

Michael Oher filed paperwork this week to end the conservatorship by Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy.

'The Winter King' review: King Arthur channels 'Game of Thrones' in gritty drama

"The Winter King" is bloody — and sometimes campy — with bad wigs galore. It’s no masterpiece, but there’s enough in it to captivate despite its flaws.

NYC dealer who sold heroin that killed 'The Wire' actor sentenced to 10 years in prison

Irvin Cartagena, 40, a k a “Green Eyes,” was captured in surveillance camera footage handing the drugs to Williams the day before the star was found dead in his luxury Williamsburg...

Former NY Senator and 'conservative beacon' dies at 100

Buckley’s death in a Washington, DC, hospital was the result of complications from a fall, his nephew, author and political satirist Christopher Buckley, told the New York Times Friday.  

Teen ER crisis: Overwhelming mental health visits are not for us, docs say

Children as young as six years old arrive in the ER talking about committing suicide, doctors report.

Relative of University of Idaho victim wears pro-firing squad shirt to Bryan Kohberger hearing

Accused killer Bryan Kohberger was in an Idaho court Friday were a judge was set to hear arguments from his team seeking to delay trial.

The Maui wildfires are proof that carbon zealotry can kill

Tell the politicians, “Yes, save the planet, but don’t kill us or destroy our standard of living in the process.” 

Migrant wanted for questioning in sexual assault, strangling of girl, 11, found dead under bed by her dad

Pasadena officials have pinpointed Juan Carols Garcia Rodriguez, 18, as a person of interest in the shocking crime.

Joe Biden's email aliases reveal truth behind aw-shucks facade

According to James Comer, President Biden had at least one pseudonymous email account that he used so he could secretly collude with his son Hunter Biden.

Biden laughs off question about Hunter special counsel appointment

President Biden laughed Friday when asked for his reaction to the elevation of David Weiss to serve as a special counsel in the investigation of first son Hunter Biden.

Kathy Hochul must side firmly with Eric Adams on migrants or the storm will overwhelm her, too

Gov. Kathy Hochul criticized Mayor Eric Adams’ handling of the migrant crisis, accusing his administration of being slow to act and ignoring several offers of state-paid assistance.

Our dangerous reliance on China, Trump’s indictment win-win and other commentary

This time it’ll be “something utterly new: a bipartisan devaluation of accountability and a moral compromise forced on the American voting public.” Given each man’s sins, neither their supporters nor...

HGTV legend dead: Crafting icon was 97

One of HGTV's original stars, Duvall was nationally recognized for her arts and crafts shows.

'Belligerent' NFL defensive end charged with assault after bizarre hit-and-run

Robert Quinn caused a wild hit-and-run scene on Tuesday night in Summerville, South Carolina — driving his car into four other vehicles, a gate, and a light post.

Dad of missing Georgia toddler arrested over 'inconsistencies' in claim 2-year-old was kidnapped at gunpoint

Artavious North, 23, was arrested and charged with false statements and false reports of a crime related to the disappearance of his son, J’Asiah Deon Mitchell, 2.

DA-recall effort: Bay Area liberals finally see common sense on crime

Liberal, the enemy you should be most worried about isn’t to the right of you: Look the other way.

I came home and found my sister breastfeeding my son -- I called the cops

"But that wasn't even the worst part... she had also thrown out 14 cans of formula because she was against using that 'garbage'."

How 'And Just Like That' turned Chris Noth's scandal into Carrie's 'Big mistake'

There was a moment about eight minutes into the eighth episode of the second season of “And Just Like That” that made you go, “And just like what?!” That was...

Thousands of migrants still flooding into US through El Paso each week: 'Busier than ever'

Over 600 fresh-over-the border migrants are being released into El Paso daily - so many they are once again having to sleep on the city’s streets, as those sheltering them...

Wander Franco's wife revealed for first time amid shocking allegations

Franco, 22, has reportedly never mentioned his wife by name.

Stephen Sondheim's mysterious final musical has shocking Act 2: insiders

The late Broadway musical legend's upcoming “Here We Are” is the biggest mystery of the theater season.

Chinatown chefs, restaurants demand that NYC scrap plans for world's tallest jail

Chefs and restaurant owners have joined local Chinatown residents to demand that the city abandon plans to build the world’s tallest jail in the heart of the neighborhood.

Radio host backs Michael Kay after Yankees fight: 'Tough spot'

Peter Rosenberg appears to have backtracked after his fiery debate with Michael Kay.

Morgan Freeman on the 'overlooked' black WWII tank unit that fought Nazis

"When we get up to where we are now, American history is American history and then you have black history, which I resent. I resent it greatly." -- Morgan Freeman

Ex-NYC inmates leave $4.2M sitting in unclaimed jail commissary accounts: officials

Former inmates at Rikers Island and other Big Apple lockups have left behind a staggering $4.2 million in their commissary accounts -- and it's still waiting to be refunded, officials...

Where are '90s rockers Everclear going on their 2023 tour?

We won't "buy you a new life," but we can help you score tickets to an Everclear show.

5 young men lured by fake job offer brutally murdered by Mexican drug cartel on camera: report

Five young men, whose ages ranged between 19 and 22, were all students and friends seeking employment when they were brutally murdered by a Mexican drug cartel on video.

Here's the epic power ballad that embodies your zodiac sign

Belt it out, set it free and put your lighters in the air my babies, let's talk ballads. Whether lamenting love gone wrong or celebrating life in all its failures...

'Sorry, not sorry': Novak Djokovic channels Demi Lovato after record-setting win

Novak Djokovic cruised to a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Gael Monfils at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, Ohio on Thursday.

Ukraine war troop deaths, injuries nearing 500,000: US officials

Ukrainian deaths were around 70,000, compared to Russia's 120,000.

Joe Biden used email pseudonyms while VP to loop in Hunter on Ukraine, government business

President Biden used at least three pseudonyms during his vice presidency to send messages to his son Hunter concerning both family and official government business -- including meetings with Ukrainian...

MLB great begins retirement by cozying up with stunning actress

Former Philadelphia Phillies ace Cole Hamels announced his retirement earlier this month.

My husband pays $250 for a home cleaner — I keep the cash and do it myself

She's cleaning out his wallet.

What went wrong in Maui: Power company, lack of sirens blamed for deadly blaze

The wildfires that scorched Maui on August 8 killed at least 111 people and displaced thousands.

Georgia jail where DA wants to keep Trump in holding cell flagged for dangerous conditions

The Fulton County jail where the former president and his co-defendants are expected to turn themselves in is now the subject of a civil rights investigation.

Guests at ritzy Mandarin Oriental Hotel baffled by 'split in half' jumper as ID remains a mystery

The unidentified man — who does not appear to have been staying in the building — entered the building through a freight elevator and plunged roughly 750 feet at around...

Hochul administration illegally favored drug felons over disabled vets in legal pot initiative: judge

The injunction bans Empire State regulators from awarding any more cannabis licenses, or approving any new dispensaries to open, pending a final decision in the suit.

Today's Iconic Moment in NY Sports History: Yankees and Royals complete infamous Pine Tar Game

Today's Iconic Moment in NY Sports History on August 18th, 1983: The New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals complete the infamous Pine Tar Game at Yankee Stadium.

The most annoying part of summer revealed

Beyond pesky insects, summer brings other woes.

Fans lash out as ‘The View’ unveils new season hosts

All six stars of “The View” are slated to return for the show’s 27th season on Sept. 5, but a new promo had fans freaking out that one star had...

Woman's tea set nails shock beauty fans: 'Who wipes your behind for you?'

A nail technician unveiled an ostentatious nail design that's modeled after a tea set, with many wondering, among other things, how she wipes her bum.

Elon Musk says X users will no longer be able to block unwanted followers

"Block is going to be deleted as a 'feature,' except for DMs," Musk, who acquired the site last fall for $44 billion, posted on Friday.

Marine killed in live-fire training accident at Camp Pendleton ID'd: officials

Officials are investigating after the Marine student died during a nighttime live-fire training event.

Trump set to skip first GOP debate for Tucker Carlson interview

The 45th president, 77, plans to appear with Carlson in a bid to upstage both Trump's rivals for the 2024 GOP nomination and Carlson's former employer, the New York Times...

Lil Tay, mom win $275K 'nightmare' custody battle against dad: attorney

“We have prevailed, justice has prevailed, and God has prevailed!,” rejoiced the influencer's mother in a statement to The Post.

Justin Bieber denies rumors of split with longtime manager Scooter Braun

Bieber, 26, and Braun, 42, have been working together since the Canadian crooner's career began back in 2007.

Packers GM shuts down David Bakhtiari trade talk after Aaron Rodgers buzz

Jets fans can cross a certain Aaron Rodgers favorite off of their wish lists.

THREE aliases, Joe? The Biden Mafia setup is crystal clear

Comer’s crusade for the truth is beyond justified. The American people must have answers. 

Olivia Dunne's MLB prospect boyfriend confirms they're dating

Skenes, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, confirmed the rumored love affair during an interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette this week.

Ugly Beauty is taking over Hollywood -- A psychologist reveals what that means for women

If you think makeup is just used to make you look prettier, you’re wrong, and maybe you are getting older.

The pick to make in key matchup between AL wild-card contenders

Two teams smack dab in the middle of the AL wild-card race meet Friday night when the Seattle Mariners battle the Houston Astros.

BetMGM Bonus Code NPBONUS Scores up to $1,000 offer for Pirates-Twins, any game

The BetMGM bonus code NPBONUS allows new customers to get up to $1,000 in bonus bets for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. the Minnesota Twins.

Urban Meyer's Florida success almost ruined him

Urban Meyer struggled during his best days as head football coach at the University of Florida.

Baby mountain lions attempt to scare scientists away — by purring

I am lion, hear me …purr.

Here's how to get tickets for all of the Nets 2023-24 home games today

You don't want to miss seeing Mikal ball in person.

Pennsylvania 6-year-old crowned 2023 kids mullet champion

Tiny trendsetter Rory Ehrlich took out the top spot for this year's Kids Mullet Championships, with his hairstyle dubbed the "Cheddar Wiz."

Target these four pitcher props during Friday's MLB slate

Welcome back for another Friday breakdown of the MLB PrizePicks board.

We tried NY's viral Doritos Bagel: 'That's gross where can I get one?'

We didn't start the fire that sparked a heated debate about NY's ultimate breakfast food — but are these bagels in Billy Joel's homeland of Long Island a step too...

Let New Jersey drivers pump their own gas

Can you pump your own gas in New Jersey? No, and it's time for that to change: it's the LAST state in the nation to have this silly law on...

Don Lemon feels 'vindicated' by removal of former CNN boss Chris Licht

"They’re gone now. So do I feel vindicated in that sense? Yes, I do," Lemon said of his former boss Licht.

NFL's QB movement should play into your fantasy football approach

Those undergoing a relocation aren’t the only new QB starters fantasy managers have to consider this season. There are a few different categories of new QBs. 

Half of parents have 'no idea' how to raise kids without smartphone: study

A majority say it's the most helpful tool when raising their children.

How to play total in Giants vs. Panthers

Both the Giants and Panthers offenses are looking to rebound from shaky showings during their first preseason game.

Why NYC ranks among the worst places to own pets

As if Manhattan rentals weren't already doggone expensive, animal lovers have to cough up an extra $250 in pet rent per month.

City bus burnt to a crisp on the side of the highway

Watch the fiery moment a public bus went up in flames on a highway in Buenos Aires, Argentina, before being extinguished by firefighters. In the wild footage, panicked riders are seen...

We stuffed incarcerated business tycoon Carlos Ghosn in a 3-foot box to flee Japan: He still owes us $1M

Mike Taylor and his son helped an auto executive escape from precarious circumstances in Japan. The exec found freedom. They found jail terms and hefty legal bills.

Widow of slain NYPD cop pleads for parole board not to release two-time killer again: 'I beg you'

“I beg you not to disrespect my hero husband’s legacy,” Mary Beth O’Neill, wife of slain Bronx officer Thomas Ruotolo, told the parole board.

Ravens sign biggest free agent left on board

Jadaveon Clowney will make his way to the Ravens' defensive line.

Dad executed estranged wife, 3 kids before turning gun on himself in 'massacre': cops

The children's grandfather came across the horrifying crime scene at his home.

Shop Soma's Biggest Bra Event of the Season: $29 bras, plus free shipping (and more!)

Invest in something (for less!) that you wear on the regular.

Baby antelope gives hope to near-extinct species

A baby addax, also known as a white antelope, was born a healthy 15 pounds at Illinois' Brookfield Zoo outside Chicago. The adorable male calf is the third of the...

WR Denzel Mims waived by Lions one month after Jets trade

Wide Receiver Denzel Mims waived by Detroit Lions after ankle injury one month after New York Jets trade. Mims was acquired from the Jets in the offseason.

NFL star accused of making secret sex videos as woman bashes car

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard's attorney, Brad Sohn, issued a statement after his client was accused of making secret sex videos and then sharing them in a lawsuit reported on...

Fire sales! Save up to 28% off Amazon’s bestselling Fire TV line this weekend

These TV deals are 🔥🔥🔥

'Where's the president?' emotional Maui resident asks amid deadly fire

"​It's really affecting me because where’s the president?" Maui resident ​​Ella Sable ​Tacderan asked on CNN. "Why are we being ignored?”

Kid Rock spotted drinking Bud Light 4 months after shooting cans over Dylan Mulvaney fiasco

The "Bawitdaba" rocker-rapper was spotted by TMZ sipping from a can of the Anheuser-Busch brand at a Colt Ford concert in Nashville on Thursday.

This NYC townhouse seeks a $36M profit just 2 years after selling

At 122 Waverly Place, a stunning residence now asks a cool $49 million for sale -- whose mighty asking price could also break an area sales record, to boot.

The shocking way Tyreek Hill prepares for NFL games

Tyreek Hill has a wild new idea about how to prepare for NFL games.

TSA ripped for not using federal funds to ease chaos at JFK Airport

“The TSA line at JFK has people packed like sardines for hours!'' said New York Sen. Chuck Schumer.

Progressive insurance sued for 'patently unlawful' racism for offering $25K grants only to black-owned businesses

Progressive insurance is being sued for "patently unlawful" racism for awarding black-owned businesses $25,000 and banning white, Asian, Hispanic and owners of other backgrounds from applying.

White House won't say if Biden family's China biz is 'security issue'

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan refused to comment Friday about whether the Biden family's business ventures in China posed a "national security issue," as Republicans allege.

Golf pundit wants Phil Mickelson banished from Hall of Fame: 'Irreparable damage'

Mickelson was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2012.

SpaceX and Blue Origin are being targeted by spies from China, Russia: feds

Chinese and Russian spies are looking to steal sensitive technology and data from US space companies including SpaceX and Blue Origin, according to a federal government communique. The National Counterintelligence...

Suspect in stray-bullet shooting of NYC pre-teen seen wearing 'Respectfully I'm from Brooklyn' hoodie

The suspected gunman who wounded a 12-year-old girl with a stray bullet in the Bronx over the Fourth of July weekend is shown in new NYPD surveillance footage wearing a...

Tourists hilariously recount nightmare stay in European hostel: 'She was butt arse naked'

Two Australians traveling through Europe who wanted to try out a hostel for the first time have revealed the “disgusting” experience that ensured they would never do it again.

Eagles QB struggles as fans clamor for Super Bowl hero to sign

The veteran quarterback is off to a rocky start in Philadelphia, with some fans hoping for the return of a certain Super Bowl champion.

Patrick Mahomes' wife details 'very scary' trip to ER with infant son

"The scariest 30 min of my life."

Biden welcomes Japan, South Korea leaders for summit, drawing China's ire

The top leaders of Japan and South Korea are meeting with President Joe Biden on Friday at Camp David, and it's making China uncomfortable.

Heart drug combining 3 medications in one is added to WHO’s list of essential medicines

Combo pill can decrease cardiovascular mortality by 33% in patients treated after a heart attack, study finds.

Man in viral Google Maps image capturing street fight speaks out

An Australian tradie has explained the real story behind a viral Google Maps image that caught him in an apparent brawl outside his workshop.

Sickening videos of kids being beaten and bullied flood social media — leaving their lives in ruin

One page devoted to a Texas high school seen by The Post featured a startling 72 fight clips posted over the course of a year.

Phil Mickelson was involved in money laundering investigation: Billy Walters

The author of a soon-to-be released book contends golfer Phil Mickelson laundered money through a stockbroker to pay his gambling debts but wound up escaping prosecution.

Parents cracking eggs on babies' heads in sick TikTok trend

In many instances, the egg-headed gag results in a toddler bursting into tears.

American already jailed in Russia for bribery now charged with spying

Gene Spector is already serving a 3.5-year prison term in a bribery case.

A new way to get high in Amsterdam: Luxury hotel in a towering crane

This converted crane hotel, with stays suspended 165 feet above ground, offers travelers a unique stay during a Holland leg of their Euro trips.

Mets owner Steve Cohen balks at $10M tax bill, IRS 'campaign' against hedge funds

New York Mets owner and hedge fund titan Steve Cohen is fighting an Internal Revenue Service bid to force him and other money managers to pay additional self-employment taxes on...

Lions cut receiver, one month after landing him in Jets trade

The Lions cut former Jets receiver Denzel Mims on Friday after the Jets traded the receiver earlier this offseason for a conditional sixth-round pick.

Delaware judge dismisses tax charges against Hunter Biden

A federal judge in Delaware dismissed tax misdemeanor charges against first son Hunter Biden on Thursday, a pro forma move weeks after a plea agreement between the Justice Department and...

I went to an all-you-can-eat buffet — I was asked if I was pregnant

A rude woman at an all-you-can-eat buffet should have swallowed her words instead.

Amid 'summer surge' of new COVID variant — should we be wearing masks?

Experts sound off amid rising concerns as CDC warns of "highly mutated variant" dubbed BA.2.86.

NYC looks to house migrants in notorious jail that once housed Jeffrey Epstein, John Gotti

City officials flagged the proposal to shelter asylum seekers in the defunct federal Metropolitan Correctional Center lockup in Lower Manhattan in an Aug. 9 letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul's administration.

You won't believe how cheap last-minute Burning Man passes are this year

Ticket prices for Burning Man this year are scorching hot.

Mom found son’s decapitated body after he was allegedly murdered by his girlfriend — who is also married to his son: cops

The headless body of Johnathan James Willette, 46, was discovered “wrapped in blankets and bloody” on August 7.

Publishers spooked as Meta pivots away from news: 'Facebook nuked everyone's traffic'

Media executives told CNN that their firms have seen traffic dip by as much as 40% year-over-year due to the shift made by Facebook parent Meta.

Snapchat's AI bot sparks privacy panic after it posts photo on its own

Snapchat's new AI tool, My AI, freaked users out when it automatically posted a photo to users' stories who thought the chatbot snapped a photo of their ceilings. They later...

Why 'white noise' podcasts are costing Spotify $38M per year in profits

“White noise” podcasts feature calm and relaxing sounds such as falling rain, crashing waves or just plain static.

Evergrande files for bankruptcy in US, fueling worries about China property crisis

The Chinese developer has sought protection under Chapter 15 of the US bankruptcy code, which shields non-US companies that are undergoing restructurings from creditors that hope to sue them or...

How living alone is like 'sending a kid out to play on the freeway' for 1 in 4 Americans: new research

Researchers at UC San Francisco found the health system in the US is "poorly equipped" to serve people living alone who suffer from some form of cognitive decline, according to...

Unhinged United Airlines pilot attacks parking gate with ax: 'Just hit his breaking point'

A United Airlines pilot was caught in shocking video attacking a parking arm at Denver International Airport – later telling authorities he  “just hit his breaking point.”

Wrestling star arrested for aggravated assault with a firearm

Wheeler, whose given name is Daniel, is one half of the current AEW tag-team champions, FTR, along with Dax Harwood.

Charlotte Flair reveals who'd be in her WWE 'Four Horsewomen' stable

Charlotte's father, Ric Flair, led the Four Horsemen, one of the legendary stables in pro wrestling history.

We found tickets to all of the Knicks 2023-24 home games. Get them now

Just in the Knicks of time, the 2023-24 schedule dropped.

Vivek Ramaswamy lists 10 commandments of 2024 campaign, gets promoted by Elon Musk 

Ramaswamy, a rising star among 2024 Republican candidates, currently polls behind Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis.

Sen. Ron Johnson demands watchdog probe of NIH over COVID records

Sen. Ron Johnson has asked the Department of Health and Human Services’ inspector general to probe whether federal government scientists mishandled and concealed records about COVID-19 and other matters from...

WeWork takes drastic step to comply with NYSE listing rules again

WeWork, once privately valued at $47 billion, now has a market capitalization of about $336 million in a stunning reversal of fortune.

'The Townhouse Guy' lists NYC home on the heels of selling Steve Nash's residence

Ravi Kantha, of Leslie Garfield, bought the four-story, four-bedroom red brick home on Joralemon Street — which dates to 1846 — for $2.62 million in 2019.

My boyfriend constantly fart shames me — says I should act 'like a lady'

Love stinks — and this romance is getting off to a bad fart. For cutting the cheese whenever she pleases, a woman’s years-long relationship with her live-in lover is on the brink...

Gen Z cancels LOL in favor of new acronym

"I associate LMAO with Millennial humor," one 20-something said. "But then I associate IJBOL with Gen Z humor, which is funnier."

Judge rejects Trump effort to delay E. Jean Carroll defamation suit, calls appeal 'frivolous'

A judge said Donald Trump's bid to pause E. Jean Carroll's defamation case is another delay tactic and said his "frivolous" appeal isn't likely to succeed.

David Ortiz wants to help Wander Franco amid disturbing allegations

During a Thursday appearance on "Grandes En Los Deportes" — a podcast hosted by ESPN Deportes baseball reporter Enrique Rojas — Ortiz explained he "tried to make myself available" to...

Prince Harry could attend King Charles' birthday with Archie, leaving Meghan home with Lilibet: expert

The monarch, who will celebrate his 75th birthday on Nov. 14, has yet to meet his two-year-old granddaughter, Lilibet.

How Kevin Parada is making his case to be a part of the Mets' plans when they already have their catcher of the future

Despite Kevin Parada's success, one critical question for the 2022 draft pick remains in the form of another 21-year-old catcher in the Mets organization: Francisco Alvarez.

Hateful scooter rider knocks yarmulke off Jewish man's head in NYC: cops

The 49-year-old victim, wearing traditional Jewish attire, was looking at his cell phone on 18th Avenue near 45th Street in Borough Park around 7:20 p.m. Wednesday when two men drove...

Greece's notorious rip-off restaurant strikes again: Tourist charged $770 for shrimp and a drink

They wanted some shellfish, and were served up a bowl of scam chowder.

Maui locals accuse fire crews of allowing fire to restart: 'They could’ve saved everybody else'

Multiple residents in the now-devastated town of Lahaina say they witnessed the moment flames started shooting out the damaged electrical system just after 6.30 a.m. on Aug. 8, including one...

Why short women like dating tall men and vice versa, according to experts

Relationship trend: Dating coaches, matchmakers, and a therapist explain why many women prefer tall men.

Uber and Lyft threaten to leave Minneapolis if mayor signs minimum wage bill for drivers

Uber and Lyft threatened to halt operations in Minneapolis if the mayor doesn't veto a rule proposed Thursday that would set ridesharing drivers' minimum wage to $1.40 per miles and...

James Harden: There's no fixing 76ers relationship

There's no looking back now.

Simple mouthwash can detect early warning signs of heart disease: study

A new study published in Frontiers in Oral Health suggests that a simple mouth wash could determine a person's chances of developing heart disease.

Horrific video captures jet crashing in Malaysia, killing 10 people

Harrowing dash cam video captured the moment a private jet slammed into a highway in Malaysia, killing eight people on board and two motorists as it exploded in a fireball.

Post Malone dropped 60 pounds by cutting out this one popular drink

Say "congratulations" to Post Malone on his body transformation.

Three underdog picks for Week 2 of Premier League season

There are a number of teams that could cause a stir in Matchweek 2 this weekend.

Eagles fans slammed for doing wave as player put on stretcher

"Come on, Philly. Be better."

Las Vegas police to test Gilgo Beach murder suspect's DNA for possible connection to NJ mom's murder

Victoria Camara, 17, was found dead outside of Las Vegas in August 2003.

Experts share the 8 best grass seeds to plant in fall 2023, plus a user guide for different climates

No more grass that looks like hay; here's your all-in-one guide to doin' it right.

16 best Labor Day furniture deals: Amazon, Wayfair, Walmart and more

Get them right in time for Labor Day.

Kevin Spacey parties with Elton John after singer testified at his sex assault trial

Kevin Spacey has been spotted dining at a swanky restaurant on the French Riviera with Elton John and his husband David Furnish — three weeks after he was acquitted of...

UK's 'killer nurse' Lucy Letby found guilty in 7 babies' deaths

Lucy Letby, 33, was found guilty of the deaths of five infant boys and two girls between 2015 and 2016.

Meta warns employees could be fired for ignoring new 3-day-per-week office rule

Meta brass warned "repeated violations may result in disciplinary action," including firing.

Son of original 'Snow White' director bashes Disney's 'woke, pathetic' remake

David Hand, whose father of the same name (pictured) directed the original "Snow White" animation released in 1937, said Disney's forthcoming live-action remake of the film is a "pathetic" do-over.

Crypto prices dramatically plunge on report that Elon Musk's SpaceX has sold its bitcoin

SpaceX, which is owned by crypto enthusiast Musk, wrote down the value of its Bitcoin holdings by $373 million, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Bet on former Yankees starter in this MLB interleague showdown

Former Yankees starter Jameson Taillon will lead the host Cubs past the Royals on Friday afternoon, Stitches predicts.

Safety tool protecting Tinder users against sex offenders ends partnership with dating app giant

Match Group, the corporate parent of Tinder, Match.com, Hinge and Plenty of Fish, is no longer partnering with Garbo, the company that allowed Match's dating app users to conduct background...

Blue light-blocking glasses may not protect eyes or improve sleep: study

Blue light eyewear enthusiasts might be seeing red after this.

Desperate boyfriend of murdered mom of 5 begs for help finding 'scum of the earth' killer

The accused killer was seen on security video leaving a burglarized Los Angeles home.

Larsa Pippen celebrates wedding talk while showing off ring

Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan wasted no time celebrating after teasing future wedding plans.

Browns kicker's brutal final minutes made worse by Instagram post

Cade York's Instagram celebration was premature.

Mercedes driver arrested after fleeing NYC crash that left teen killed, 4 others injured

An 18-year-old woman was killed and four others hurt in an early Friday two-car crash in Brooklyn – that ended with the arrest of a fleeing Mercedes driver, cops said.

How Kate Middleton makes herself look slim with clever styling hacks

Kate Middleton has tricks up her sleeve.

Mom of girl found dead under bed after being raped speaks out

The devastated mother of a Texas girl whose body was left under her dad’s bed after she was raped has spoken out about the shocking crime – saying, “I don’t...

The mission and secrets of the pitching lab that's bringing Mets into the future

The Mets’ 360-degree pitching lab in Port St. Lucie, Fla., has been open for business since early June.

The DC Universe character that embodies your zodiac sign

Comic book artist and patron saint of Cleveland Harvey Pekar maintained, "Comics are words and pictures. You can do anything with words and pictures." The potential of that sacred combination...

Which Yankees have the most to play for with the season slipping away?

Had the Yankees’ season gone according to plan, these final six weeks would have been about jockeying for playoff positioning and preparing for another October run.

Giants speed burner's dream fills his parents’ hearts: 'Brings tears to our eyes'

It means so much to Jamie and Enevelyn Hyatt because they recall the sacrifices they made for this dream moment to unfold before them on Friday night.

Hurricane Hilary strengthens to Cat. 4, may strike West Coast as rare tropical storm

Hurricane Hilary grew rapidly to Category 4 strength off Mexico’s Pacific coast on Friday and could reach Southern California as the first tropical storm there in 84 years.

How to fix college football

If you walked in knowing nothing, you would rightly consider the entire structure of the sport to be nonsensical. So we’re going to offer up some fixes.

Arrest made in flash mob-style burglary at California YSL store

Police announced the first arrest in the flash mob-style burglary at the Yves Saint Laurent store in Los Angeles -- as they vowed to clamp down on the brazen, daytime...

Pine tar and The Police: NYC stadiums etched into pop culture lore 40 years later

This was late in the afternoon of Aug. 18, 1983. In those years, Yankee Stadium and Shea Stadium rarely had days where both were in use.

Trans zealots would rather kids stay in foster care than be taken in by loving parents who won't embrace extremism

The Fosters wanted to open their home to foster children. They got turned down. Their crime? Not approving of gender surgery for under-18s.

TikTok star Caleb Coffee falls '60 to 80' feet off cliff onto lava rocks in Hawaii

Coffee's father Jason revealed that his son was diagnosed with a broken femur, a fractured wrist, and received two plates and 10 screws in his right elbow while maintaining full...

Tim Tebow's Florida teammates chased him with photos of naked women to test virginity

Tim Tebow's former teammates recalled the buzz around the All-American quarterback when he revealed he was a virgin while playing at the University of Florida in Netflix's new "Untold: Swamp...

CDC tracking highly mutated new COVID variant in 3 countries, including US

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday that it was tracking a new, highly mutated lineage of the virus that causes COVID-19.

Canadian officials call for immediate evacuation of 20K as dangerous wildfire spreads

Canadian fire crews on Thursday battled to prevent wildfires from reaching the northern city of Yellowknife, where all 20,000 residents are leaving by car and plane after an evacuation order was declared.

Justice Department seeks 33 years in prison for ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio in Jan. 6 case

The Justice Department is seeking 33 years in prison for Enrique Tarrio, the former Proud Boys leader convicted of seditious conspiracy in one of the most serious cases to emerge from the...

Ukrainian drone damages building in Moscow disrupting air traffic, Russia says

A Ukrainian drone smashed into a building in central Moscow on Friday after Russian air defenses shot it down, disrupting air traffic at all the civilian airports of the Russian...

Rosalynn Carter marks 96th birthday at home with the former president, butterflies and ice cream

The latest milestone comes as Rosalynn Carter navigates dementia and the former president, now 98, continues to receive hospice care.

Hurricane Hilary now major hurricane with ‘significant’ impacts expected in California, Southwest

According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), rapid intensification occurs when a tropical cyclone's maximum sustained winds increase by at least 35 mph in a 24-hour period. 

Sex offender used social media to prey on single moms with young daughters — and assault both: authorities

Arredondo allegedly used social media apps like Facebook to pursue romantic relationships with single moms of young daughters — so he could sexually assault both.

Dear Abby: My daughter makes terrible romantic decisions

Dear Abby advises a woman who is struggling on how to speak about her troubled daughter and a couple growing tired of people in retirement communities.

Suspect in New Jersey councilwoman’s slaying indicted on murder, weapons charges

A Middlesex County grand jury handed up the indictment Wednesday against Rashid Ali Bynum, 29, of Portsmouth, Virginia.

Tenn. couple mysteriously vanishes during birthday vacation in Alaska

Jonas Bare, 50, and Cynthia Hovsepian, 37, were supposed to check out of their Airbnb rental on Aug. 11 after a two-day stay, but never did, the Fairbanks Police Department...

'World's cheapest home' with 'avant-garde floor hole' lists for $1 in Michigan

A dilapidated two-bedroom, one-bath home in Pontiac, Michigan, is on the market for $1 — and comes with an “avant-garde ‘floor hole’ art installation conveniently located next to the furnace.”

There's a reason Snickers are called Snickers, and it's not what you think at all

Under the eminent candy brand Mars Inc., the Snickers moniker actually traces back to a horse belonging to the founders of the company Ethel and Frank Mars, according to The...

Woman accused of chucking Skee-ball at back of little kid's head at NJ arcade

Once a ball became available to play, the woman picked it up and appeared to rip the ball underhand at the defenseless child and man, the clip shows.

White Sox star's suspension also cut down after wild brawl

White Sox star Tim Anderson had his six-game ban for fighting José Ramírez and triggering a benches-clearing brawl reduced to five games on Thursday.

Nets' schedule highlighted by returns of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving

When the NBA schedule dropped Thursday, Nets fans’ eyes surely went straight to two matchups: reunions with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. And both of their former superstars — who...

Legendary NHL broadcaster dead at 81

One of hockey's most iconic voices passed away Thursday night. 

Mets lefty to get another chance to prove case for next year's rotation

Joey Lucchesi can be added to the list of pitchers the Mets would like to see “graduate” within the organization.