August 17, 2023

Kodai Senga happy to recruit fellow Japanese star pitcher to Mets

ST. LOUIS — Kodai Senga would welcome the opportunity to recruit a fellow Japanese pitcher to the Mets, and if necessary to sell the team on the player. But Mets...

Lawsuit seeks CIA records on ‘rush job’ review of Hunter Biden laptop ‘disinformation’ letter

Judicial Watch is suing to get CIA records that could shed light on the process used to “clear” a letter falsely claiming that emails from Hunter Biden’s laptop were Russian...

Eagles receiver, lineman carted off field with neck injuries

A scary scene unfolded on Thursday night at Lincoln Financial Field when Eagles receiver Tyrie Cleveland landed on his neck trying to make a catch.

Man split in half after leaping 750 feet to his death from roof of Billionaires’ Row tower

Police believe the man leaped from the top of the ritzy Mandarin Oriental Hotel at Columbus Circle shortly after 9 p.m., police and sources said.

Georgia state senator aims to impeach DA Fani Willis over Trump charges: ‘America is under attack

Georgia state Sen. Colton Moore is moving to impeach Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over the charges brought against former President Donald Trump.

Rudy Giuliani says RICO meant to be used for Biden family’s ‘massive bribery scheme — not for an election dispute’

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani insisted Thursday that the RICO laws used to indict him and other associates of former President Donald Trump in the Georgia election tampering...

‘Blind Side’ author jokes about Michael Oher’s college grades in resurfaced video: ‘Says a lot’

Sixteen years ago, Michael Lewis, "The Blind Side" author, once joked about Michael Oher's college grades in an interview with Google.

Trump calls off press conference he claimed would offer ‘irrefutable’ proof of 2020 election fraud

“My lawyers would prefer putting this, I believe, “Irrefutable & Overwhelming evidence of Election Fraud & Irregularities in formal Legal Filings."

Tim Anderson says ‘no one’ respects baseball more than him despite sparking brawl

In a statement posted to his Instagram, Anderson took “full responsibility” for his actions during the incident.

9/11 plea deals rob victims’ families the right to justice: ‘They are savages who destroyed almost 3,000 lives’

It’s pretty obvious we have done a poor job with that responsibility from the beginning. We should not make it any worse by negotiating concessions with these lower-than-human individuals.

Mets veterans come up big in victory over Cardinals

Jose Quintana pitched into the seventh inning, Pete Alonso homered again and the Mets held on for a 4-2 victory over the Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

Messi sees big things for MLS growth: ‘Everything is in place here’

Major League Soccer may have gotten its biggest endorsement yet from the world’s best player, Lionel Messi. 

Maui emergency chief resigns after defending choice to not activate sirens during wildfire

The chief's departure means the top spot for the emergency department will be open as the decimated island grapples with the aftermath of the inferno

James Harden came in ‘fat’, got me fired after playoff benching: Ex-coach, NBA legend

Kevin McHale hasn't forgotten getting undermined by James Harden.

Dealership on death of Katharine McPhee and David Foster’s nanny: ‘Tragic’

“The loss of such a vibrant life in such tragic circumstances is a heavy burden to bear, and we share in their grief," reads the statement from Hamer Toyota.

Mekhi Becton gets first reps of camp at this spot in new Jets twist

Becton has not been part of the rotation with the starters yet, but Thursday’s reps on the right side are a step toward him being able to join the conversation...

‘Facts will come out’ in ‘sad’ Michael Oher, ‘Blind Side’ imbroglio: coach

On Monday, Oher filed a lawsuit after claiming the Tuohys lied to him by having him sign papers to enter into a conservatorship instead of adopting him.

Troubled first son stayed at White House for 2 straight weeks after ill-fated plea deal — and most staff unaware he was there: report

Hunter Biden was able to get in two weeks of father-son time with President Biden, unbeknownst to most White House staffers, before his plea deal on federal tax and gun...

Rapper dead at 35 after vanishing in Chicago

Young Capone was part of T.I.'s Hustle Gang hip-hop collective.

Sports world destroying itself by excusing miscreants

A day of reckoning approaches all our sports, now in the hands of deconstructionists who would sell our and their souls at a diseased cattle auction.

Trump wants to delay federal 2020 election trial to April 2026

Team Trump argued that they need an additional two years and three months to prepare because of the exorbitant amount of evidence compiled by federal prosecutors.

Unusual shark sighting sparks investigation: ‘Rest assured’

"With so many calls coming in, we felt the need to investigate, and this is what we found," the Idaho Department of Fish and Game said in a statement.

Thrill seeker arrested after jumping from Eiffel Tower with parachute

The man landed safely on the roof of the nearby stadium and was arrested, CNN affiliate BFMTV reported.

Chinese Taipei phenom dominates Canada in combined LLWS perfect game

The flame-throwing Fan Chen-Jun stole the show during Little League World Series action on Thursday.

MLB veteran could be in line for big deal when he hits free agency

How high will Cody Bellinger go in free agency?

Bill Barr says ‘chances are’ Trump will be convicted in federal cases — but doesn’t rule out voting for him in 2024

Former Attorney General Bill Barr on Thursday argued that former President Donald Trump’s 2024 White House bid shouldn't give him “immunity” from prosecution and suggested the ex-commander-in-chief “will be convicted...

Knicks will be on national TV much more after last season’s playoff run

The Knicks unsurprisingly tip off on national television, an Oct. 25 tilt against the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden (7 p.m., ESPN).

Stephen A. Smith defends Malika Andrews after she was ‘crucified’ for NBA Draft question

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith defended "NBA Today" host Malika Andrews over the backlash she faced for discussing Hornets rookie Brandon Miller's legal matters during the 2023 NBA Draft.

Yankees ‘trying to make everyone the same player’ with analytics: Ex-prospect

He has been outspoken about how the Bombers have not used the tools in the right way, to the detriment of their own players.

NYC charter schools enroll wave of kids from migrant families: ‘We want to help’

Charter schools are pitching in to address the migrant crisis by enrolling a wave of children of asylum seeking families.

NFL team faces backlash over renewed Bud Light partnership

Anheuser-Busch had terminated its partnership with the Commanders in 2022, but is now back with the team following a change in ownership as Josh Harris took control last month.

COVID infections and vaccinations lengthen menstrual cycles: study

“This work is important and necessary to provide answers which can reassure individuals who are experiencing menstrual changes following a COVID-19 infection," Dr. Alison Edelman told The Post.

How astrology predicted Britney Spears and Sam Asghari’s ‘ugly’ divorce

News of this split comes during the breakups and botched plastic surgery season of Venus retrograde when we are all tasked with renegotiating what love, worth and commitment look like...

Cops release video of Rachel Morin’s suspected killer, 2 weeks after Md. mom of 5 was murdered on hiking trail

Maryland cops released video and DNA evidence — but have not yet identified — the man they believe murdered Rachel Morin, whose body was found naked and beaten on a...

Key Jet takes another important step forward in rehab

It was a non-padded, light practice, but Hall looked quick and made a few cuts.

Cops shoot, injure 17-year-old suspect who picked up purple gun during chase in Brooklyn

“Our officer to defend himself fires one round striking the male on the right thigh," Chell said.

Pink tweaks Britney Spears song lyric diss amid Sam Asghari divorce

Pink and Spears starred alongside Beyoncé in a 2004 Pepsi Super Bowl commercial.

A journalist is attacked and smeared, and the media cheers

Portland is now a city that is not just lawless but one in which justice can’t take place. Even when private citizens do the job of the authorities and try...

Jets assistant coach returns to practice after injury scare: ‘War wound’

Oden got caught in a scuffle between the Jets and Buccaneers during their joint practice Wednesday and had to be taken to the hospital.

Liberty star has signature sneakers stolen after cup win: ‘RIP to my Sabrina 1s’

Sabrina Ionescu's week of celebration has hit an unexpected low point.

Desperate for answers, Maui locals turn to online database to hunt for the missing: ‘I check three times a day’

Ellie Erickson created the "Maui Fires People Locator" spreadsheet, where family and friends could inquire about the status of their loved ones as more than 1,300 remain missing.

Hunter Biden loses chance to give courthouse speech — and the special counsel loses more credibility

The Washington Post revealed Hunter Biden wrote “a statement about his desire to close a difficult chapter in his life, and was planning to read it to news cameras outside...

Jim Jordan subpoenas Citibank over alleged info sharing with FBI

A GOP-led congressional subcommittee subpoenaed Citibank Thursday over potential information sharing with the FBI.

‘Blue Beetle’ review: Gasp! A DC movie that’s actually fun for once

The lesser-loved, bug-shaped superhero — played by the extremely likable actor Xolo Maridueña — deserves to keep crawling around DC studios.

How Republicans can beat Trump at his own game at the debate

None of the GOP candidates are speaking directly and consistently to the forgotten Americans.

Illinois man admits to stabbing father during argument over pot: ‘I am a murderer’

"I am a murderer. I don't know why I did it."

Rikers Island inmate charged over stabbing mental health clinician in the face with ‘makeshift dagger’: prosecutors

Claude White, 24, faces charges of attempted murder, assault, and other raps for allegedly stabbing the victim with a "makeshift dagger."

Ex-professor allegedly sold $1M worth of jewelry stolen from affluent acquaintances — and left thank-you notes

Lawrence Gray allegedly stole from high-end parties where he was a guest and sold the proceeds. His late lover's family say he stole their inherited martini glasses.

Elderly NYC beach shark attack victim had 5 surgeries in 8 days, now has permanent disability: family

Tatyana Koltunyuk — who lost a large piece of her left leg above the knee in the Rockaway Beach shark attack — will likely need more surgeries and years of physical...

Teen bragged about drug use on TikTok before killing boyfriend in 100-mph crash

Mackenzie Shirilla, 19, convicted of murdering her boyfriend after plowing her car into a building at 100 miles per hour posted a TikTok video before her arrest bragging about her...

Jets won’t give up on first-round busts amid career resets

The Jets are still in the throes of a search-and-rescue mission for their top picks from the 2020 and 2021 drafts. 

Orioles top prospect could be thrown into middle of pennant race at 19 years old

Matt Holliday’s son is hitting .337, including .356 at Double-A Bowie.

Why the US Open won’t change its extreme late-night policy

The U.S. Open is continuing its tradition of playing two matches each night at Arthur Ashe Stadium despite complaints from players.

Inside Kate Middleton’s wild night out — with ‘spicy margaritas’

At the UK's only 24-hour music festival, Middleton opted for the posh restaurant Turntable & Napkin instead of food trucks.

Ending medical-school affirmative action will be a plus for patients

The US Supreme Court effectively prohibited university admissions officers from giving preferential treatment to applicants based on their race this summer.

Gerrit Cole’s brilliance could all be for naught in wasted Yankees season

Even if Gerrit Cole wins Cy Young this year, it won't solve the Yankees' myriad problems.

Hochul’s slap at Adams: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 18, 2023

New York Post readers sound off about Gov. Kathy Hochul bashing Mayor Eric Adams' handling of the migrant crisis in New York City.

Mystery 4-legged creature lurking in backyard baffles residents

A strange sighting four-legged creature lurking in a backyard has baffled the residents of a small Texas city and even has animal experts scratching their heads.

Suspect in doctor’s kidnapping outside Brooklyn Mirage released on ‘promise to appear’ — but appears to give court old contact info

The alleged kidnapper who abducted a Connecticut doctor and forced him to pay for a $6K shopping spree was released last month on a “promise to appear” back in court...

Apple Watch, Fitbit wristbands carry shocking levels of bacteria: experts

“Even at relatively low numbers, these pathogens are of public health significance," one researcher warned.

Ranking MLB’s biggest 2023 disasters

Never have there been more shocking disappointments/disasters.

‘The View’s Ana Navarro calls mosque floor ‘yuck,’ but still says: ‘Be respectful’

"I wish I’d worn socks. Walking barefoot on a carpet where millions walk is a little yuck to me."

No deal for KSM and other 9/11 plotters

A plea deal that spares 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed the death penalty? Hell no.

Georgia sheriff looking into threats against grand jurors post-Trump indictment

Fulton County officials are looking into threats made against members of the county grand jury following the indictment of former President Donald Trump.

Striking Tom Arnold has four ex-wives and two kids: ‘I have to work forever’

"Ralph is a big personality. He's sort of like the big movie and TV studio heads in real life -- very shady and a little greedy." -- Tom Arnold on...

Two top Mayor Adams execs, NYC elite whisk off to Martha’s Vineyard as speculation swirls about weekend wedding

Speculation is swirling that Big Apple political power couple, School Chancellor David Banks and First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, are set to tie the knot on Martha’s Vineyard this weekend.

Widow of slain Microsoft executive blasts accused killer ex’s wealthy family for isolating kids after murder

Jared Bridegan was fatally shot after dropping off the twins he shared with Gardner-Fernandez at her home in Jacksonville Beach in February 2022 amid their bitter custody war.

The week in whoppers: Kamala gaslights on energy, Eric Adams changes his tune on migrants — and more

Vice President Kamala Harris claimed that lowering energy costs was a priority for the Biden administration.

Yankees brace for agitated home crowd with season hanging in the balance

The beaten and battered Yankees will be back home on Friday, trying once again to resuscitate a season they still believe is salvageable. 

The one area the Giants want Daniel Jones to improve: ‘Got to problem solve’

One avenue stands out to Giants' coaches as a way for Daniel Jones to take the next leap.

New York’s lazy Legislature can’t be bothered to work

New York state lawmakers now all draw full-time, six-figure pay — having voted it to hike it 29% to a $142,000 base last December in a special session.

Shannon Sharpe’s ‘First Take’ schedule revealed

As The Post first reported, Sharpe exited his partnership with Smith's previous debate opponent, Skip Bayless, on FS1's "Undisputed" after the NBA Finals in June.

Woke Target, broke Target: When will retailers stop shilling politics?

Target faced a woke culture backlash over its Pride Month merchandise and saw its sales plummet for the first time in six years.

Sam Asghari speaks out after confirming divorce from Britney Spears: ‘S–t happens’

Asghari's rep tells The Post that reports that he is challenging the prenup and threatening to exploit the "Toxic" superstar with embarrassing videos are "false."

‘Mummy won’t wake up’: Ex-Olympic swimmer found dead by 4-year-old daughter

Smart's daughter Heidi found her mother unresponsive at 4 a.m. at a large cottage off the banks of Lake Coniston in Northwest England, the Daily Mail reported.

Brazen Bay-area burglars in a Lexus filmed breaking into line of cars one after the other in broad daylight

Brazen bay-area burglars were filmed making a series of smash-and-grabs from a line of parked cars in broad daylight — with no sign of any police response.

Sammy ‘The Bull’ Gravano says he’d ‘smile’ if Rudy Giuliani went to prison on RICO beef

Ex-mobster Sammy Gravano says he wants to be in court to "smile" and "wave" at Rudy Giuliani if he gets convicted on RICO charges.

Netflix to offer disc-by-mail deal before axing original rental service

One more chance to find a red envelope in your mailbox.

Eric Adams needs a spine of steel to stop NYC Council lunacy scuttling Garment District plan

Mayor Adams wants to turn obsolete buildings into apartments. Left-of-Lenin Council members don't want to help, and unions are making a naked power grab too.

7-year-old Maui boy burns to death in car alongside family while fleeing wildfires

Children are feared to make up a large portion of the Maui wildfire victims.

Ex-Brazilian military police officer sentenced to nearly 276 years in prison for 2015 massacre caught in New Hampshire

Antônio José de Abreu Vidal Filho was sentenced to more than 200 years in prison for his part in a 2015 Brazilian massacre.

‘Blind Side’ breakdown: How much money did Michael Oher earn in the NFL?

Former Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Michael Oher claims the Tuohy family used its conservatorship to make millions in royalties from the 2009 Oscar-nominated film while he didn’t earn a cent.

Bengals star granted restraining order against accused harasser

In court documents, Chase, 23, accused Hunter of perpetuating an “unhinged and disturbing” pattern of threats and harassment following a one-night stand that took place in July of 2021.

‘Bring back Whoopi!’: Fans lash out as ‘The View’ unveils new season hosts

"She made the show worth watching," one railed. "The only reason I watch the show. Bing back Whoopi."

The Lumineers are on tour. Here’s how to get last-minute tickets now

Ho! Hey! Get your Lumineers tickets! Today!

My hair is 44 inches long — strange men want me to sell it to them

“I had my hair down, and suddenly this guy appeared and handed me his business card,” Sofia Black recalled.

Tom Brady’s model admirer sets sights on Joe Burrow after QB’s retirement

Tom Brady's model admirer is trading in the Buccaneers for the Bengals this season.

Sam-Bankman Fried’s mom helped craft Democrats’ ‘illegal’ 2020 election tactics: report

The Stanford professor argued that getting more Democrats registered to vote would be far more effective than simply donating to candidates, and encouraged donors to give 90% of their election...

New beetle species boasts ‘very large’ penis: ‘Unique genitalia’

Colombian scientists learned the true meaning of the expression "big things come in small packages."

ChatGPT has a ‘significant’ liberal bias: researchers

Researchers warned ChatGPT's bias could "amplify the existing challenges involving political processes."

Dave Portnoy slashes price on Hamptons mansion by nearly $3M as he buys back Barstool for $1

Just two weeks before he agreed to buy Barstool back from gambling giant Penn National for just $1 – Portnoy slashed the price of the chic mansion on Old Montauk...

Gun-toting suspect clipped by LI police car also accused in NYC burglaries where she allegedly tried on victims’ clothes

Calderon, who also goes by Hanna Carillo, has been charged for two June 8 burglaries in Brooklyn, which she performed 20 minutes apart.

NYPD police dog named after hero cop dies of cancer

The hardworking Dutch Shepherd — named K9 Steven in honor of paralyzed Manhattan Detective Steven McDonald — had partnered with officer Joe Brayuha.

Heads of FBI, DOJ subpoenaed by House Judiciary panel over Biden, Big Tech collusion

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan fired off subpoenas against the FBI and Justice Department over alleged collusion with Big Tech.

Marijuana, hallucinogen and alcohol use at record highs in the US

It's not just teenagers or young adults who are buzzed: Middle-aged adults between 35 and 50 are shattering drug-use records nationwide.

‘Succession’ star Crystal Finn attacked by otters: ‘The bites really hurt’

“I could see the bites on my legs and knew I had been bitten on my butt — that one was the worst, but I couldn't see it,” Finn said.

Mets legend blasts 2023 disaster: ‘Going through the motions’

The 2023 Mets have faced no shortage of criticism for their disastrous play — but now, a franchise great is speaking out.

Mayor Adams slams Hochul on migrants, calls for state to use executive order

“I think this is a national and statewide issue that has been unjustly dropped into the lap of New York City residents," the mayor said.

Alec Baldwin’s family charity — which paid out zero in grants in ’21 — in bizarre feud with Hochul over NY fair recycling

His family cancer charity is boycotting the New York State Fair — but records show it paid his sister $100,000 and gave no grants.

Kansas judge who signed off on ‘Gestapo-style’ raid on small-town newspaper has two DUIs

Judge Laura Viar signed a warrant to allow police to raid the local newspaper over claims they illegally obtained DUI information about a business owner, but turns out she has...

Ilhan Omar’s 2022 World Cup trip paid for by Hamas-backing Qatar: docs

The Doha government footed the bill for the congresswoman's lodging and food during the trip, per her annual report for 2022 — which was filed in May, but first reported...

I advise women to never date broke men — trolls call me a gold digger

Her honey’s got money — but her love of his funds is making feminists freak. 

‘Take a sledgehammer’ to Vivek, defend Trump: Inside Ron DeSantis’ strategy for upcoming GOP debate

A political consulting firm working for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ super PAC revealed internal campaign documents online — including one that laid out a debate strategy to “defend [former President]...

Joe Rogan claims Biden scandals being exposed ‘on purpose,’ Dems ‘want to get rid of him’

"If I had to guess, I would say that all this stuff that's coming out slowly but surely about Biden is on purpose, and they want to get rid of...

What do tickets cost to see Ace Frehley live?

You'll always remember your first KISS...adjacent show.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX turns profit after two years of losses: report

The company made $55 million in profit on $1.5 billion in revenue during the first quarter of this year, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Summer divorce is a Hollywood epidemic as Kevin Costner, Tori Spelling and more announce splits

It's a cruel summer for Hollywood lovebirds — they've got first-class tickets to Splitsville.

Teen wrangles 15-foot, 100-pound python in Florida

"There's just a snake's head sitting there, the size of my head. I shined the flashlight back through the woods to see the body and couldn't even see the end...

We got scammed trying to escape the Maui wildfires: ‘Never heard of this’

Southwest said in a statement to CBS13 that the airline is "disheartened to learn that a customer was taken advantage of by someone impersonating one of our employees."

House GOP demands files on Starbucks barista who kept labor ties quiet

Virginia Foxx (R-NC) on Thursday asked Workers United to hand over employment files on a Starbucks barista who didn’t disclose to Congress she was a paid union organizer.

Goldman Sachs plans hiring spree after increased Fed scrutiny: report

The Wall Street bank is enlisting several hundred new staffers to help address concerns from authorities including the Federal Reserve, according to the report.

Adams wants to rezone this area of Manhattan for residential use to ease housing crisis

Mayor Eric Adams is looking at rezoning barely-used manufacturing centers in the Garment District and Chelsea for residential use to help ease the Big Apple's housing crisis.

‘You can’t have it both ways’: Ex-ESPN anchor blasts company’s ‘hypocrisy’

Sage Steele announced Tuesday she had settled her lawsuit with ESPN and was leaving the network.

How Dalvin Cook’s NFL past with Aaron Rodgers factored into Jets signing

Dalvin Cook is tired of trying to beat Aaron Rodgers — that is part of the reason he is now playing with the four-time league MVP.

Diane Sawyer lists 28-year Martha’s Vineyard home shared with late husband Mike Nichols

Diane Sawyer is saying goodbye to her longtime Martha's Vineyard estate she purchased back in 1995 with her late husband, film director, Mike Nichols.

Kellie Pickler shares first statement since husband’s suicide

The "American Idol" alum's husband Kyle Jacobs, a country music songwriter, died at their Nashville home in February.

Selena Gomez finally dropping new music: ‘Perfect for end of summer’

"Y'all have been asking for new music for a while," the "Only Murders in the Building" star teased her 427 million followers.

I found my clothes hidden in my 16-year-old son’s room

Sarah was doing a deep clean of her teenage son’s room when she made an unexpected discovery.

Girlfriend of White Sox star has car stolen near Wrigley Field

The girlfriend of an unidentified star White Sox player had her BMW stolen from a gas station near Wrigley Field while on her way to watch the Sox take on...

16 best scariest Halloween costumes — Chucky, Freddy Krueger, and more

Get in the spooky spirit with these picks.

Biden refuses to answer questions about Maui trip as wildfire death toll hits 111: ‘No, not now’

President Biden refused to comment Thursday on the wildfire tragedy in Maui as the death toll on the Hawaiian island climbed to 111.

How much are last-minute tickets to see Messi in Nashville?

It's about to get Messi in Sound City.

Pornhub parent MindGeek changing its name as new owners seek ‘fresh start’

Pornhub parent MindGeek has contended with years of scandal prior to the rebrand.

Bet on Adam Wainwright to turn back the clock and dominate the Mets tonight

The Mets will face a familiar foe on Thursday night.

Georgia toddler missing, dad says he was kidnapped at gunpoint

J'Asiah Mitchell, 2, was last seen wearing Buzz Lightyear pajamas, the police said.

Rick Pitino massively upgrades St. John’s non-conference schedule

St. John's officially released its non-conference slate, which features matchups with Michigan and West Virginia.

X suspends pro-Hitler account after major brands including pharma giant Gilead pause ads

Gilead Sciences, the California-based pharmaceutical company, and NCTA -- The Internet & Television Association briefly paused ads on X.

My ex leaves our 6-year-old at home alone for hours when he goes to the gym

While the ex-partner argues that leaving the girl with "strict instructions not to eat" (so she doesn't choke) is acceptable.

Starbucks manager who claims she was fired for being white awarded another $2.7M

Starbucks was ordered to pay Shannon Phillips $2.7 million, meaning the former regional manager has received a total of nearly $30 million for being wrongfully cut loose by the coffee...

Residents flee, airlifts begin as wildfire approaches capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories

Residents of the capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories began fleeing an approaching wildfire Thursday in long convoys while air evacuations were underway for those who could not leave by road.

Boy, 17, charged with attempted murder in exchange of gunfire with NYPD

The officers attempted to stop the teen and another male at East 167th Street and Union Avenue in Morrisania around 5:20 p.m. during an investigation “involving a firearm,” police said.

Mom of Ohio teen who murdered boyfriend in ‘hell on wheels’ crash claims dizziness condition ‘could be’ cause of fatal wreck

Nathalie Shirilla testified last week that Mackenzie had been diagnosed with a disorder that causes her to pass out if her sodium and hydration levels are too low.

Missing mom’s chopped-up body parts found at landfill: cops

Kara Taylor was reported missing by her accused killer in July.

David Spade once refused to swap ‘SNL’ roles with David Bowie: ‘I’m blowing it’

"Everyone's seen that," the rock legend told the defensive "Saturday Night Live" comic.

Biden silent on offer to meet Gold Star families: Rep. Darrell Issa

President Biden has been mum on an offer to meet with Afghanistan Gold Star families, according to Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.).

State Department sends Congress 300 more Afghanistan withdrawal docs

The House Foreign Affairs Committee on Thursday said they received 300 additional documents related to the chaotic – and deadly – 2021 US withdrawal from Afghanistan from the State Department.

Distressing video captures residents fleeing raging river that burst through Italian town

Distressing footage has captured the moment a raging river burst through a town in Italy, coating the streets in mud.

Shocking report claims Rays star ‘very unlikely’ to play again over alleged relationship with minor

A new report claims the Rays' star shortstop might never return to Major League Baseball.

I’m a boss who fires anyone without six-pack abs — I have high standards

"If you get hired on in our company, you got a certain amount of time to get your body in shape or it just shows me you don't care," the...

‘Sex and the City’ creator Candace Bushnell dishes on media, modern dating and her latest project

"Everything is changing — including the TV landscape," she says. "Insiders are saying network and cable will go away and that streaming isn’t working either."

Aaron Rodgers’ Instagram post has hidden Packers message

Pretty soon, the New York Jets might be able to change their name to the Packers.

Five years after killing family, Chris Watts is a prison custodian with lots of female pen pals

Watts, 38, is serving five life sentences for the 2018 murders of his pregnant wife and two daughters.

Classes canceled after young woman’s body found hanging from tree at Austin high school

Classes were canceled at a Texas high school early Thursday morning after a dead female was found hanging from a tree on campus.

Best pop culture Halloween costumes of 2023, from ‘Barbie’ to ‘Bridgerton’

Stay on-trend and looking your best this Spooky Season.

Fans diss Sam, urge her to date Pete Davidson

Fans on social media have accused Britney's soon-to-be ex of never really loving the pop star following the news that her husband of barely more than a year had filed...

‘Princess Bride’ star Cary Elwes has 8 shows on his tour. Where’s he going?

Want to see Westley live? "As you wish."

Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson detail ‘tricky’ nature of broadcasters dating athletes

During the latest installment their "Calm Down" podcast, Fox Sports broadcasters Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson discussed how things can be tricky while mixing business with pleasure in the sports...

Marcus Jordan, Larsa Pippen stunningly announce wedding ‘in the works’

Michael Jordan's son Marcus said he and his girlfriend Larsa Pippen have a wedding date in the works.

Top White House lawyer and ‘trusted advisor’ stepping down as Biden investigations intensify

White House counsel Stuart Delery "has been a trusted adviser and a constant source of innovative legal thinking since Day One of my Administration," Biden said in a Thursday statement...

Ex-wife arrested in killing of Florida Microsoft executive gunned down in front of daughter

The ex-wife of a Florida Microsoft executive who was gunned down in front of his 2-year-old daughter last year has been arrested in Washington state and charged in connection with the killing...

The 10 best outdoor entertaining items on Amazon to buy ahead of Labor Day

It's time to elevate your outdoor dining assortment (thanks, Prime!)

NFL star learns his fate in road rage trial

Joe Mixon is going back to practice.

Biden is a disaster — which is why we need someone better than Trump to beat him

If Donald Trump wins the Republican nomination, every progressive politician and news anchor will rejoice, knowing that’s all they need to discuss until Election Day.

My wife has a terminal illness — she wants sex with her ex one last time

A heartbroken husband says his wife’s dying wish is to sleep with her ex “one more time.”

Texas dad arrested after gun found in 3-year-old’s backpack at pre-K

Pete Robles, 35, was arrested after his 3-year-old son showed up to the West Side Pre-K 4 SA with a gun in his backpack.

Trump whines Fox News showing ‘the absolutely worst pictures of me’

Former President Donald Trump complained Thursday that Fox News is “getting away with" broadcasting “the absolutely worst pictures” of him as reports indicate he is prepared to skip the network-hosted...

Bud Light wins back 15% of boycotting drinkers following Dylan Mulvaney fiasco, survey claims

A survey by Deutsche Bank found that the number of Bud Light drinkers unlikely to buy the brand in the near future decreased to 3%. The boycott reportedly remains most...

I called the cops when I found a guy living under my house — people are calling me racist

What was hiding in this Southern California woman’s crawl space is enough to make anyone's skin crawl.

Rachel Leviss: I gave Tom Sandoval a house key — but he didn’t use it

Post-Scandoval, the reality star's lips are no longer locked — and neither is her apartment.

Mortgage rates hit highest level in over 20 years in blow to homebuyers

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage remains more than double what it was two years ago, when it was just 2.86%.

Anheuser-Busch family heir says he would be ‘first in line’ to buy company: ‘Make that brand great again’

Billy Busch, whose family sold Anheuser-Busch to InBev in 2008, declared he would be the "first in line" to buy back the company and "make that brand great again."

‘Everybody in Europe is looking at MLS!’: West Ham United legend

West Ham United legend Carlton Cole tells Brandon London about the European League soccer players who are considering playing Major League Soccer after previous soccer greats like Thierry Henry, David...

Google, YouTube sued for allegedly enabling mass shooting in Buffalo that left 10 dead

YouTube, Reddit and Google are among the social media sites being sued for allegedly promoting "extreme and harmful" content that enabled Payton Gendron to kill 10 black people in a...

Vandal charged with hate crime for antisemitic graffiti on NYC synagogue is ID’d: cops

A vandal was arrested and charged with a hate crime this week for scrawling anti-Semitic graffiti on a scrolling message board outside an Upper East Side synagogue, police said.

Eggo Waffles and Sugarlands Distilling Co. to release brunch-flavored liqueur

Eggo Waffles and Sugarlands Distilling Co. in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, have partnered to introduce a new brunch-flavored liqueur nearly a week before National Waffle Day.

10-year-old boy arrested, jailed for peeing behind mom’s car

A 10-year-old Mississippi boy was arrested and hauled off to jail for public urination -- and his mom attacked police for overreacting.

Some last-minute Yankees-Red Sox tickets are under $30. Get them now

Start spreadin' the news, we're headed to the Bronx today.

Terrifying video shows DC Uber driver who fled Iraq ducking bullets during shootout

An Uber driver who fled Iraq to escape violence and his passengers narrowly survived a wild drive-by shooting in the heart of the nation's capital Friday night, leaving the refuge...

Americans split on fourth Trump indictment — but skeptical DOJ’s Hunter probe is ‘fair’: poll

An ABC News/Ipsos survey found 49% of US adults say Trump, 77, should have been charged with a crime while the same percentage say the 13-count indictment was “politically motivated.”

Missing 12-year-old girl believed to be staying with ‘much older’ man

New Zealand police are searching for Maria Mino, a 12-year-old Auckland girl who went missing six days ago and is believed to be staying with a “much older” man who...

Shocking video shows moment wild brawl breaks out at California Target store

A violent brawl broke out inside a Target store in Redlands, CA, involving several men and a teen who shouted that he can't be attacked because he's only 13, witnesses...

Pregnancy prank was like a scene from ‘The Office’ | Post Poppin’ with Asia Grace

Who could be that mad? A Texas mom-of-four, Anissa Cofer, blindsided her husband with pregnancy news in a FedEx envelope – and he was less than thrilled to find out....

How tech billionaires in Hawaii are responding to Maui wildfires

Jeff Bezos has committed to the creation of a $100 million fund to help the island "get back on its feet," his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, wrote.

Drake’s bizarre friendship with podcaster is in a rumored feud: ‘Move on’

“Alright, this girl is annoying now. We can surely move on," one diehard Drake fan sniped as the drama gained traction online.

Doctor claims regular ice baths boosted her sexual desire — is it true?

Getting ice cold could help get you super hot.

Skip Bayless’ Dak Prescott troll sets off NFL Network reporter

NFL Network's Jane Slater threw cold water on Skip Bayless' take on Dak Prescott and the Cowboys.

Dental products entrepreneur re-lists lavish Florida estate for $68M

A two-home compound on the tony island, not far from where Jeff Bezos just bought a home, once sought a record sum -- but now a buyer can get it...

Cancer cases are rising among younger Americans in ‘alarming’ trend: doctors

Among people aged 30 to 39 years, rates of cancer jumped almost 20% between 2010 and 2019, stunning some researchers.

Tragic reason many Maui wildfire victims could be kids — and why ID’ing them may take years

The final death toll on Maui is expected to be at least in the hundreds.

Disgruntled Sixers star floats potential China move as tension grows

It seems James Harden isn't limiting his basketball future to the continental United States.

You won’t believe how cheap tickets to see Jackson Browne in NYC are

"Doctor, my eyes" are seeing incredible prices.

Bruce Springsteen postpones two shows after announcing illness

Baby, he was born to rest.

Six tourists arrested after allegedly gang-raping woman at Spanish resort and filming attack: report

The alleged victim told police she met the suspected rapists Monday and went to the hotel room of one of the suspects and was subsequently sexually assaulted by all six.

Youth-obsessed tech tycoon touts ‘penis rejuvenation therapy’

Johnson will be receiving “focused shockwave therapy” three times per week.

49ers believe former QB ‘tuned them out’ in ugly final days

The 49ers believed viewed Jimmy Garoppolo as an 'ex-49er' during his final days with the franchise.

Inside Aaron Rodgers’ year in junior college obscurity: ‘Nobody misses kids like this’

Before he was an NFL legend and the Jets' latest savior, Aaron Rodgers had to toil in obscurity as Butte College's QB

I nearly lost everything — here’s why you should never skip a storage unit bill

She "lost everything" after finding herself on vacation.

iWant iPad: Save on this new-to-you Apple iPad 7, now under $270

You know what they say about an Apple (deal) a day!

Michael Oher’s ‘Blind Side’ paycheck allegations called into question as lawyer makes bombshell claim

Former NFL star Michael Oher — and every other member of the Tuohy family — each received $100,000 from the profits of "The Blind Side," lawyers for the family claim.

‘SNL’ alum Jane Curtin: John Belushi’s drug addiction caused me ‘problems’

Jane Curtain and John Belushi were two of the first cast members of "Saturday Night Live" in 1975.

NJ shuts down 27 Boston Market restaurants for not paying workers

The state also imposed nearly $2.6 million in penalties against the company.

Model-singer who co-wrote Katy Perry song vanishes in LA as friends, family scramble for answers

Camela Leierth-Segura, 48, A singer and model who co-wrote Katy Perry’s “Walking On Air,” went missing about six weeks ago after being evicted from her Beverly Hills rental – and her...

My husband says I’m not allowed to be an underwear model — I want to do it anyway

A viral Reddit post leads to debate after one woman is allegedly offered a modeling job, much to her husband's dismay.

The hottest 2023 wedding trends, according to Google Shopping insights

Brides and grooms, here's the latest.

Save up to $75 at White House Black Market for a limited time

Shop White House-worthy looks at citizen prices.

Beverly Hills Gen Zers ‘clueless’ to what average US salary is in ‘horrifying’ video: ‘Like half a million’

Popular TikTok creator Jessica Palmadessa posted a video of her asking teenagers in Beverly Hills how much they think the average American makes in a year.

We found tickets to Colin Jost and Michael Che’s Radio City Music Hall show

Live from across the street from 30 Rock, it's Saturday night!

Democrat megadonor Barry Diller maxes out to Biden — and Christie

Billionaire media mogul Barry Diller has donated tens of thousands of dollars to former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s GOP presidential campaign and super PAC — while at the same...

Walmart profits soar as Target takes major hit over ‘woke’ merchandise

Walmart's second-quarter earnings release showed that e-commerce and international sales increased by 24% and 11%, respectively -- a stark difference from rival Target, which had a dismal quarter attributed to...

Tennis star confronts fan for imitating bee during match: ‘Needs to go’

Stefanos Tsitsipas won't stand for Bee S.

Attacker knocks 75-year-old man unconscious in brutal beating on NYC elevator: cops

The elderly man was getting on the packed elevator inside the building on Sedgwick Avenue near the Major Deegan Expressway in Morris Heights around 3:50 p.m. Aug. 8 when another...

NY Times weighs lawsuit against OpenAI as ChatGPT copyright talks hit snag: report

The Times and the ChatGPT maker have been engaged in talks over the past several weeks on a possible licensing deal, according to a report.

Boston sports radio host rips ESPN’s Mike Greenberg as ‘no-talent pr–k’

Boston sports radio host Fred Toucher is not a fan of ESPN's Mike Greenberg.

Octavia Spencer’s cryptic warning resurfaces amid Britney Spears’ divorce from Sam Asghari

The outspoken actress knew there was something "toxic" about the pop star's marriage.

House GOP demands unredacted records of Biden using pseudonym while VP

"The National Archives must provide these unredacted records to further our investigation into the Biden family’s corruption," the Kentucky Republican said.

Queen Elizabeth reportedly told jet-setting Kate Middleton to ‘get a proper job’

Kate Middleton was reportedly scolded by the late Queen Elizabeth, a royal expert and book author claimed.

Terrified passengers watch as flames spew from Southwest plane engine in dramatic video

Dramatic video captured the moment flames shot out of an engine of a Southwest Airlines flight from Houston to Cancun – leading one terrified passenger to think, ‘Damn, it’s gonna...

Paramount scraps $3B auction of BET as Tyler Perry’s offer comes in low

The company quietly notified bidders late Wednesday, a source said.

Man busted for girlfriend’s murder after couple shared loving selfies: ‘I’m happy all the time’

A Kentucky man was arrested by a SWAT team at a Topgolf over the weekend on suspicion of killing his girlfriend – just a few months after the couple shared loved-up...

Massive brawls break out during heated Cowboys practice

Dallas Cowboys training camp got chippy when multiple fights broke out during a padded practice Wednesday.

How the majority of Americans feel about voting for Trump in 2024 following the ex-prez’s string of indictments

More than half of Americans say there's no chance of them voting for former President Donald Trump to return to the White House in 2024, according to a national poll...

Britney Spears loses her ‘support system’ amid divorce from Sam Asghari: report

The pop star's circle has reportedly crumbled amid the dissolution of her short-lived marriage to Sam Asghari, once a "huge support for Britney."

US airman jailed in UK for raping 12-year-old girl with autism while stationed at airbase

A US airman who raped a 12-year-old girl with autism he met on Snapchat while stationed at a UK airbase has been sentenced to six years in jail.

NYC bans TikTok from all city-issued phones over China spying threat

New York City Mayor Eric Adams' administration on Wednesday banned TikTok's app and website from all government-issued cell phones, computers and other internet-capable gadgets.

Biden makes creepy remark to kids at ice cream social: ‘Daddy owes you’

"I know some really great ice cream places around here and daddy owes you, so talk to me afterwards," Biden, 80, said Wednesday.

Sports bettors giving the Jets no respect against the Bills in Week 1

The Jets are 1.5-point underdogs to the Bills for the Monday night, Sept. 11 opener at MetLife Stadium.

Louise Blouin seeks $1.1M for short-term Hamptons rental now in bankruptcy

In Southampton, 376 Gin Lane, part of the chi-chi Le Dune compound, asks big bucks for a month of rent amid a bankruptcy filing earlier this month.

X, formerly known as Twitter, is finally hiring again — and you can thank 2024 election fears

The social network formerly known as Twitter is hiring again – and you can partly thank fears about the 2024 presidential election. X – which axed 80% of its staff...

Melania distances self from Donald’s Georgia indictment: ‘Another problem for her husband, not for her’

Melania Trump reportedly wants "nothing to do with" Donald's legal troubles.

Millennials more prepared for a recession than Baby Boomers, poll finds

More than three in four (76%) feel prepared for a recession. 

Ohio teen who murdered beau in 100-mph crash penned twisted tribute after her crime

The Ohio teen convicted of killing her boyfriend by deliberately slamming her car into a wall at 100 mph said in a twisted tribute that he was “the last person...

I proposed to my fiancée on a Ryanair flight — but was dragged by the airline

“Surprised you haven’t got an engagement fee in place," one person wrote sarcastically.

Aaron Rodgers already building next-level chemistry with Jets receiver

Garrett Wilson, returning to practice after an ankle injury, getting open quickly saved the offensive line from a worse day than it had.

I forgot to remove a ring before bedtime — it turned into a real horror story

"This is not a sob story. This is a real horror story," the woman said. "This is the worst day of my life. Bye."

How the James Harden fiasco could pay off for the Knicks

The blowup could lead to Philadelphia’s worst nightmare and the Knicks’ dream scenario.

Gun-toting suspect clipped by LI cop car slapped with 13 charges, is no stranger to officers

Kiber Calderon, 31, of Brooklyn, was slapped with 13 charges stemming from the incident including three counts of menacing in the third degree, two counts of menacing a police officer...

Boy with autism, 9, found dead after vanishing from Brooklyn Ikea

The nonverbal boy, who was not immediately identified, was discovered in the body of water near 1 Beard Street around 12:15 a.m. Thursday, authorities said.

‘Blind Side’ family will end 19-year conservatorship for ex-NFLer, attorneys say

Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy will enter into a consent order to end the conservatorship, their lawyer Randall Fishman said.

Harry, Andrew have ‘no road back’ into royal family; Brits have ‘no appetite’ for their return: expert

A royal broadcaster said the British public "has no appetite" for Harry and Andrew's return to the royal fold.

Florida art museum sues former director over forged Basquiat paintings scheme

The Orlando Museum of Art filed the lawsuit Monday in state court against former CEO Aaron De Groft and others whom the museum says were involved in the scheme, seeking...

‘Cold-hearted’ note left on distressed mother’s car at hospital

The woman and her husband rushed to a hospital after their son had suffered a possible hairline fracture while playing sport, with her husband left to park the car as...

Wanted Georgia man arrested after applying for job at Arkansas police department

According to a press release from the Monticello Police Department, 24-year-old Justin C. Carter applied for the police officer position through an online application while hiding in South Carolina.

Ex-high school basketball star goes on string of Texas robberies after a gun went off on team bus — gets arrested 3 times

Henderson was immediately removed from the team following the shooting, and with his court case dismissed, he turned to a crime spree, robbing multiple people and eventually getting arrested two...

Tropical Storm Hilary sets sights on California as it strengthens in Eastern Pacific

A cyclone is declared a tropical storm when maximum sustained winds reach at least 39 mph, and much like its fellow tropical depressions and hurricanes, impacts can be significant.

‘And Just Like That’ Season 2, Episode 10 recap: ‘Breaks heal’ (maybe)

It's the Last Supper's first course before the Season 2 finale next week.

Dear Abby: My upstairs neighbor is making my life a living hell

Dear Abby advises an enraged tenant who cannot stand living below her neighbor and a woman conflicted on what to do following her estranged goddaughter's engagement.

TV reporter and NYU grad, 23, dies after falling 30 feet from rope swing in freak accident

A California news producer and New York University graduate left colleagues mourning after a rope swinging accident took her life at a state park, according to her job's station KCRA.

Jerry Moss, co-founder of A&M Records, dead at 88

Moss co-founded A&M Records with Herb Alpert in an LA garage and grew it into a powerhouse label for the Police, the Carpenters, Janet Jackson and other big stars.

Sixth person dies from injuries suffered in Pennsylvania house explosion

The co-owner of a home that exploded in western Pennsylvania last weekend has died from injuries he suffered in the blast, which also killed his wife and four other people.

Young girl injured when box cutter falls out of roller coaster rider’s pocket at Pa. amusement park

Luckily, the tool was not open at the time, and the unidentified youngster suffered only a minor head injury, cops said. 

Deion Sanders wanted all of his Colorado players to join this fight

Most football coaches preach about players keeping their cool in the dog days of August when temps and tempers both tend to flare. Not Deion Sanders.

Sicko who sexually assaulted 7-year-old girl in front of livestreamed class learns his fate

Catrell Walls, 21, pleaded guilty to a felony sexual assault charge for the Oct. 15, 2020, attack which was witnessed by the child's horrified teacher on a Google Meet session...

Yankees rookie holds his own against powerful Braves

Randy Vasquez was not around for long Wednesday, but he fared the best of any Yankees starter in their series against a loaded Braves lineup.

Armed off-duty LA Sheriff’s deputy shot dead by cops on golf course during mental health crisis

Fontana officers fired at Alejandro Diaz, 45, after he allegedly pointed a handgun at them, according to police.

Cubs star rips off own jersey in electric walk-off homer celebration: ‘It’s my time’

Christopher Morel had himself a night to remember.

Padres star’s surprise steal of home leads San Diego past AL’s best team

Fernando Tatis Jr. stole home in the seventh inning and ERA leader Blake Snell pitched six strong innings as the host Padres beat the Orioles 5-2.

Chuck D spits to Jalen Rose about how he started Public Enemy with Flavor Flav

In this week's episode of the "Renaissance Man" podcast, host Jalen Rose gets an education on the formation of Public Enemy from founding member Chuck D.