April 4, 2026

US Forces rescue missing crew member of F-15E jet downed by Iran in daring mission, intense fighting

"The United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History, for one of our incredible Crew Member Officers who ... is now...

Mark Vientos sparks two contagious scoring rallies as Mets shut out Giants

The Mets hardly missed Juan Soto in winning their second straight.

Inside the secret SoCal lives of niece, grandniece of Iranian Gen. Soleimani before dramatic ICE arrest

The stunned Los Angeles renter of the property owned by the niece of Iranian terror mastermind Gen. Qasem Soleimani said he now realizes the mom and her daughter had been...

March Madness final is set as Michigan routs Arizona to bring on UConn showdown

With Michigan's blowout win over Arizona on Saturday, the 2026 NCAA championship is now set.

Yankees’ diverse lineup makes up for first pitching slip in wild win over Marlins

For the first time this season, they could not rely upon supreme pitching, the club’s historic run thwarted with Ryan Weathers and later Camilo Doval on the mound.

Daughter of top Iranian official ousted from Emory University after outcry has visa cancelled

The daughter of a powerful Iranian regime insider who was forced out of Emory University after a firestorm of backlash is set to be booted from the United States completely....

Leo XIV celebrates first Easter vigil as pope, calls for harmony and peace in a world torn by war

On Sunday morning, Leo will celebrate an open-air Mass in St. Peter’s Square before delivering his Easter message and offer the traditional “Urbi et Orbi."

Yankees slugger swipes first base in regular season since 2020 to set up a run

Giancarlo Stanton has hit well this year, but with just one homer on the season. He decided to make up for that with his legs for the Yankees.

Michigan star suffers worrisome ankle injury but returns in bizarre Final Four scenario

Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan's top player this season, went down with a concerning ankle injury during their Final Four game against Arizona on Saturday.

Make Alcatraz a prison again — no better shrine to Law and Order

Can President Trump make Alcatraz a prison again? It’s an intriguing idea. The president’s fiscal year 2027 budget proposal, sent to Congress on Friday, requested $152 million to restore the...

Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk out with left thumb fracture as injuries pile up

The injuries are piling up for the Blue Jays. 

Yankees’ approach for ‘situationally aggressive’ baserunning already coming to life

It’s part of what first-year baserunning coach Dan Fiorito called his vision for what he wants the team’s approach to be on the bases.

Tow-truck scammers’ devious scheme to talk fearful SoCal drivers’ out of their cars

A Southern California woman had to pay thousands of dollars to get her car back after police said she was scammed by a tow truck driver who took advantage of...

Rangers rookie adds latest high to promising season with hat trick in win

One of the Rangers�� most promising young players became the latest rookie to add optimism to the final leg of this lost season.

Shocking social posts that led to ICE’s arrest of LA-based niece of notorious Iranian general revealed

Afshar didn’t just repost regime messaging -- she echoed it in her own words, cheering a crackdown on dissidents and amplifying wartime narratives.

UCLA, Lauren Betts first NCAA championship appearance set for experienced South Carolina challenge

South Carolina’s Dawn Staley remembers her first national championship game.

He’s back! UCLA’s Trent Perry will return next season

To those who say Mick Cronin is a coach few want to play for, that he's too demanding and volatile, Trent Perry was just the latest to provide a retort...

UConn coach headbutts own player in bizarre moment following Final Four victory

Dan Hurley might have a thing for getting into people's heads.

Islanders’ playoff hopes take another crushing blow with loss to Hurricanes as season-worst skid continues

Forget collapse. This is what capitulation looks like.

NYCFC star garnering interest from European clubs while on big-time scoring pace

It may be too early to dub Nicolás Fernández Mercau the King of Queens, but the 26-year-old Argentine has shown why the club’s faith in him was warranted when it...

Yankees’ Cody Bellinger bounces back after defensive flop with offense-sparking home run

It was Bellinger’s first home run of the young season and sparked a comeback that saw the Yankees erase what had been a four-run deficit.

Kevin Warsh needs to be confirmed as Fed Chair in order to avoid an economic shutdown

Kevin Warsh would like to start as Fed chairman yesterday, but his nomination as the head of the central bank remains in limbo.

Knicks guard striving for return to pre-injury form before playoffs

Miles McBride is against the clock to get back to his best before the postseason starts. 

Yankees reliever says time in Triple-A last season helped build his strengths ahead of promising 2026 start

When Jake Bird arrived in a trade from the Rockies at last year’s deadline, he was looking forward to finding out what made the Yankees so good at making relief...

Infielder isn’t looking past ‘great opportunity’ with Yankees as questions with injured shortstop linger

In terms of statistics, not much ultimately matters for the first week and a half of baseball.

Dawn Staley set example with classy handling of Geno Auriemma’s Final Four blowup

Dawn Staley's response was far more powerful than it would’ve been to rip Geno Auriemma.

Johnny Depp steps out for rare LA appearance at star-studded launch of his booze brand

Johnny Depp made a rare return to the Los Angeles spotlight, hitting the red carpet not for a movie premiere — but to celebrate his new rum brand. The "Pirates...

Bay Area police chief’s bizarre excuse for leaving hit-and-run scene after sideswiping family’s car

A Bay Area police chief is under fire after allegedly clipping a family’s car on the highway in a hit-and-run — later claiming chest pain forced her to drive on the...

WNBA legend weighs in on Geno Auriemma’s confrontation with Dawn Staley: ‘Colors were shown’

WNBA legend Candace Parker has chimed in on the drama surrounding UConn head coach Geno Auriemma's altercation with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley.

Mookie Betts’ injury offers unpleasant reminder: Dodgers are old

The 33-year-old Mookie Betts could be bound for the injured list only eight games into the season, and that should renew concerns of what could happen to this team.

Corgi chaos as hundreds of pointy-eared pups descend on SoCal beach

A tidal wave of adorable corgis hit Huntington Beach on Saturday for an annual gathering of the pointy-eared, short-legged pups.

UConn holds off furious Illinois rally to make March Madness championship game return

For the third time in four years, UConn is heading back to the championship game after defeating Illinois in the Final Four.

UCLA women basketball’s mental conditioning gives it an edge

Whenever the UCLA point guard’s team went on a huge run or committed a bad turnover or really did anything that might put it on the verge of getting too...

‘Cereal’ offender busted for sneaky shoplifting trick at grocery store checkout

A “cereal” shoplifter got a lot more than they bargained for when the criminal attempted to use their tricks to allegedly steal trading Pokemon cards and other collectibles from a...

‘Epstein Egg Hunt’ sends liberals scouring Manhattan for $200 prize — as organizer is hit with summons

A liberal group that prides itself on being an anti-Turning Point USA hosted an “Epstein Easter Egg Hunt” that had progressive participants scouring Manhattan for a chance to win $200. 

American CEO, mom of 3 killed in Nicaragua horrific crash on dream vacation, 11-year-old son critically injured

Kasey Grelle, founder of Missouri-based marketing consulting firm Aux Insights, was killed March 23 inside Rancho Santana resort in Tola, Nicaragua.

Lakers star doubles down on comments about Memphis despite criticism

LeBron James doubled down on his comments from earlier in the week about Memphis.

Islanders can’t waste their Matthew Schaefer moment

There he was Friday night as the third period wound down. Still skating hard, still diving to get his stick on the puck, still blocking shots.

Two multi-alarm fires erupt in New Jersey overnight into Saturday

A five-alarm fire ripped through an abandoned chemical factory in Paterson just before 11:30 p.m. Friday and a three-alarm fire destroyed several Seaside Heights houses at around 3:30 a.m. Saturday.

Father of 7-month-old gunned down by thugs in NYC makes emotional revelation at vigil

A grieving Brooklyn community gathered Saturday to mourn the shocking death of a 7-month-old baby -- killed in a brazen, daytime shooting while sitting in her stroller.

Juan Soto reveals his minor injury after early exit as Mets’ decision looms

The Mets are still playing the Juan Soto waiting game.

Freeman, Pages lead Dodgers to another rout of Nats. But it comes with an injury concern

The Dodgers’ offense kept on mashing Saturday in a 10-5 rout of the Washington Nationals.

There’s a new weapon Dodgers hope will help young phenom in return to rotation

It’s a pitch without a name. A breakthrough development nobody quite knows how to label.

Major oil group drops truth bomb on Gavin Newsom about gas prices

This major oil group lit a flame underneath Gov. Gavin Newsom for blaming the Trump administration as Americans suffer high gas prices.

Warriors star is back, but is it too late to make a difference?

Steph Curry swapped out a green-and-gold snapback for a navy blue Red Sox hat, changed from his baggy gray cargo pants into sweats and walked across the Warriors’ locker room...

Driver smashes into crowd at Louisiana parade, sends nearly two dozen to hospital

At least 15 people were injured when a car plowed through a crowd gathered for a cultural parade in New ​Iberia, Louisiana Saturday, according to cops and local reports.

Mets were forever altered 60 years ago from an unexpected Fresno hero

It almost slipped through the cracks, almost found its way through the five-hole of our local baseball memory, but thankfully there was Gary Cohen.

Knicks’ possible playoff rotation plans starting to emerge with telling sign

It was clear that Mike Brown’s Knicks rotations Friday had the playoffs in mind. 

Hilarious moment Sky News anchor gets the hiccups during afternoon segment

Sky News anchor Jayne Secker struggled to hold back hiccups during an unintentionally hilarious segment about NASA's Artemis II Mission.

NJ man ends up in rehab from addictive kratom drinks he spent $60K on: lawsuit

A New Jersey man claims he became severely addicted to kratom drinks and it landed him in rehab -- after he spent more than $60,000 in two years on the...

Does not compute: Waymo’s stunning drive-thru screw-up

Would you still jump in a Waymo if your ride pulled up the wrong way through a drive-thru? That was the bizarre dilemma facing a Los Angeles woman on Friday...

DC giving birth control to rats in an effort to curb its rodent population

The nation's capital is in a rat race to clean up the city -- and have resorted to pill pushing.

How to watch Michigan vs. Arizona in Final Four for free: Time, livestream

The Wolverines enter as a slight favorite over the Wildcats.

Jets now by themselves for playoff drought infamy with Sabres clinching berth after 14 seasons

As if the Jets needed another reason to remember their 15-year playoff drought during the offseason.

Gavin Newsom’s wife mocked for babbling lecture on Trump’s firings of women: ‘Straitjacket of femininity’

Gov. Gavin Newsom's wife made the claims in a pointed TikTok video aimed at blasting the Trump administration for the alleged sexist moves.

St. John’s star wins Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award as country’s top center

Add another honor to Zuby Ejiofor’s memorable senior year. 

Pols demand Mamdani spare FDNY from budget cuts, invest in repairing dilapidated firehouses

A bipartisan group of lawmakers urged the mayor not to cut the FDNY's budget -- and to fund long-overdue renovations at crumbling firehouse -- saying funding has remained stagnant for...

Ranking the top 10 quarterbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft

The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his top 10 cornerbacks in this year’s NFL draft, based on evaluations and conversations with people around the league:

Lakers take another hit as star done for regular season

DALLAS — Lakers star guard Austin Reaves will be sidelined for the remainder of the regular season because of an oblique injury, the team said on Saturday. Reaves was diagnosed...

Fantasy baseball: How Lucas Erceg, Paul Sewald and Jordan Romano can help pick up saves

The volatile nature of the ninth inning is the ultimate equalizer in fantasy baseball, turning discarded middle relievers into league-winning assets overnight.

Russian onslaught kills 16 Ukrainians, injures 94 in drone, missile attacks despite Easter ceasefire pleas

Criminal proceedings have been initiated for war crime for the market attack, Ukraine's Office of the Prosecutor General said. Since the full-scale invasion began more than four years ago, the...

James Carville calls Trump a ‘fat f–k’ in wild, expletive-laden rant

The former Clinton advisor used his Good Friday video to tell Trump, 'Don't croak on me. ... I want you alive when all this s--t happens to you.'

Twice-rejected Oakland commissioner who wants to defund police gets elevated after improper vote

Omar Farmer — a police commissioner twice rejected by Oakland’s City Council — is back at the center of a growing political firestorm after being elevated again in a vote...

Our pick for Arizona vs. Michigan in battle of Goliaths

Oddsmakers believe that Michigan vs. Arizona is a coin flip.

Ukraine used record 7K robot operations to fight off Russians in single month — as frontline now resembles ‘Terminator’

More than a hundred Russian troops recently surrendered to the tin men, according to Ukraine's Minister of Defense.

Outraged airline passengers left stranded on freezing island for 2 days without luggage

Jon Shipman was outraged when he and his family took off from London on British Airways and were stranded for two days in subzero temps in Newfoundland being ignored by...

Mookie Betts leaves Dodgers game early with right lower back pain

Mookie Betts left the game against the Washington Nationals early with right lower back pain, according to the team.

The hidden danger facing airline passengers as travelers in the US get older, study warns

A new study warns that the increase in seniors traveling on airplanes may be putting other passengers at risk.

Future is now for Pirates’ star prospect in fantasy baseball — even if there are struggles along way

Konnor Griffin, universally considered the best prospect in baseball, made his big league debut for the Pirates’ home opener against the Orioles.

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Hundreds of Italian soccer fans keep their shirts in jersey exchange after 3rd World Cup qualifier loss

Canada Soccer announced Friday it would be hosting a shirt swap -- which entailed trading in an Italian one for a Canadian one. Instead, the frustrated fans were given Canada...

Cruise line abruptly adds extra charges for passengers as travelers worry others may follow

Since the start of the Iran conflict, oil prices have skyrocketed, and many cruise passengers are worrying they'll be slapped with extra surcharges related to the fuel issues in the next months...

Mom of two ID’d after being killed by Brooklyn ambulance — that kept driving after hitting her

A Brooklyn nurse was publicly identified Saturday as the victim struck and killed by an ambulance in Midwood, police said.

Masters brings never-ending storylines as Scottie Scheffler and others attempt to dethrone Rory McIlroy

The Masters turns 90 this week, and it feels like there are about 90 storylines leading into Thursday’s opening tee shot at Augusta National.

Iconic American goalie delivers performance to remember for Rangers in potential final start

If this was goodbye, Jonathan Quick left Madison Square Garden with a game to remember in a season to forget.

One of America’s prettiest cities works to find solution for homeless camps, drug dens

Business leaders and city officials say they are working to reclaim parts of the historic city from growing homelessness, encampments and public safety concerns.

Olympic fans shocked by ‘insane’ hidden charge for LA28 tickets

The first drop of presale tickets for locals to attend LA28 Olympics dropped and fans are posting screenshots of the price tag at checkout proving to be more than many...

Inside NY’s stunning tiny-home community that feels living in a real-life fairy tale

The developer, Bruno Schickel, wanted to "make the world a more beautiful place."

Daughter of slain ‘Grandpa Vicha’ launches political bid after killer walks free: ‘I’ve never felt safe’

Spurred by outrage in seeing her father’s killer set free last month, Monthanus Ratanapakdee — the daughter of the 84-year-old Thai man known to many in San Francisco simply as...

Brian Cox’s nasty celeb insults are refreshing — Hollywood stars have become so boring

I wish every celebrity were as gloriously unfiltered and rude as Brian Cox.

‘Crowd favorite’ orcas stun whale watchers with first-time visit to Seattle

“People ... are all very happy to see this,” said Hongming Zheng, who photographs whales in his spare time.

Mamdani under fire for blaming guns – not criminals – for shooting death of 7-month-old Brooklyn girl

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is under fire from local pols and other critics for blaming guns rather than criminals for the shooting death of a 7-month-old girl in Brooklyn.

News of the World: What you missed this week internationally

The world's largest outdoor elevator opens in China, a new Brazilian law helps pets whose parents have split, and more news from around the world.

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Homeless found living inside bridge pillars over LA River in latest disturbing discovery

Many homeless people need a bridge to housing in Los Angeles, advocates have said. These unfortunate souls just decided to live in the bridge.

After No. 1 pick, 2026 NFL Draft quarterbacks defined by uncertainty

The presumption is that there’s a large gap from expected No. 1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza and the rest of the quarterback class.

Iran’s regime executes two more of its people as bloody reign of terror lives on

State media has confirmed 12 executions in Iran so far this year, though Iranian human rights group Hengaw reported evidence of 160 hangings since January.

Beloved Big Bear bald eagle couple’s egg is hatching as eager viewers cheer on baby bird

An egg laid by California’s most famous feathered couple has started to hatch — and all eyes are on the famous pair's love nest.

Taking aim: NYPD’s women of steel excel at firing range — and share special sisterhood

Nine female police officers who are all weapons experts at the NYPD’s Firearms and Tactics Training Section in the Bronx have a special bond -- making up less than 10% of...

Head NYPD therapist investigated for stealing time, police sources said

An NYPD exec resigned this week after an IAB investigation uncovered he allegedly stole hundreds of hours while moonlighting at another job, police sources said.

Grave mistake: Missing NYC banker buried in pauper’s grave in Potter’s Field for 20 years

A Deutsche Bank exec was buried in a pauper's grave for 20 years because the city allegedly failed to investigate when his body washed up near his Financial District home.

Geno Auriemma apologizes for Dawn Staley confrontation after UConn’s Final Four loss

UConn coach Geno Auriemma issued an apology Saturday after his fiery interaction with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley.

The 6 best restaurant chains to dine at this Easter Sunday, according to top chef

Chef Melanie Portman shares the top six best chain-restaurant options for the Easter weekend.

Iran used new missile defense system to shoot down F-15 fighter jet: report

Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya joint military command claimed on Saturday that the new system would allow them to “definitely achieve full control” over its airspace, Reuters reported.

Three-time Cy winner lands on IL with hip issue as Tigers return only gets worse

The 43-year-old was set to take the mound at Comerica Park as a Tiger for the first time since 2017.

How to watch Illinois vs. UConn in NCAA Tournament Final Four for free

A spot in the national championship is on the line.

Guitarist for pioneering rock band dies tragically at just 38

Bo Lueders, the guitarist for pioneering hardcore band Harm’s Way, tragically died at just 38 years old.

Dan Hurley’s wife calls out St. John’s fans for rooting against UConn in March Madness

The Big East beef between St. John’s and UConn is real. Dan Hurley’s wife, Andrea, isn’t having it.

FBI warns iPhone, Android users against installing certain apps — as personal data could be collected, stored overseas

Apps like CapCut, Temu and SHEIN are among widely used Chinese-developed platforms that could be affected

Coffee shop owner, 80, convinced he made world’s biggest carrot cake that took a month to prepare

"When the whole thing was finished, it was amazing," Ted Martindale said.

Fade this struggling UConn shooter in Final Four vs. Illinois

After a miraculous comeback win over Duke, UConn will try to keep its NCAA Tournament run alive and punch a ticket to the national championship game against Illinois.

Inside the insane rescue of two Americans dying from Ebola in Africa

No one in the world knew how to get them home safely.

Fresh humiliation for Chairman Xi Jinping as new Xiong’an megacity stalls: ‘Well behind’

Chairman Xi Jinping has secured an unconstitutional third term as supreme leader of the Chinese Communist Party. And he’s doubled down on what he desires to be just one of...

Gavin Newsom to spend $19M in taxpayer funds on New York PR firm to polish California’s image

California's governor wants to boost the state's image — so he's throwing millions at a New York PR firm to do it for him.

Bucks investigated by NBA for Giannis injury shenanigans — as ex-MVP hints at frayed relationship

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Friday that the team is under investigation for potentially violating the league’s “player participation policy and potential inconsistent statements.”

What sports leagues’ streaming greed is begging fans to do

I only wished that Roger Goodell, Rob Manfred and their enabling gaggle of nodding, bottom-line and foresightless team owners had been seated well within hearing distance.

Rams star deserves empathy before becoming a cautionary tale

Facing a critical third-down play that has far more to do with the rest of his life than a football game, Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is calling a timeout....

Artemis II astronauts report burning smell from malfunctioning $23M toilet

Astronauts on board Artemis II reported a mysterious burning smell coming from the $23 million advanced toilet system which previously malfunctioned after takeoff.

No. 1 pick’s historic 51-point night comes with coach ejection twist

Cooper Flagg didn't get a call, and his coach and a teammate got kicked out of the game trying to stick up for the rookie No. 1 pick of the...

Our best bet for Chisora vs. Wilder on Saturday

This fight features two veterans approaching the end of their careers.

Cavinder twins take The Post inside how they ‘struck while iron was hot’ to create expansive business empire

Haley and Hanna, both 25, took The Post inside their busy world of being brand founders and business owners during a recent interview before they take the court for their...

Stud safety isn’t shy about his ‘all-time great’ ceiling in candid conversation with The Post before NFL draft

NFL prospect Caleb Downs, a safety who started his college career at Alabama before transferring to Ohio State in 2024, tackles some pre-draft Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby.

Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon as they seek to break Apollo 13’s record

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen makes history as the first non-U.S. citizen to fly to the moon.

Artist fumes after woke backlash prompts slain Ukrainian woman’s mural to be removed

The Providence, Rhode Island artist commissioned to paint a mural of slain Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska said he feels his freedom of expression has been curtailed after left-wing backlash to the project...

Trump blasts LA homeless agency’s ‘abysmal record’ in plan to slash nearly $400M in federal funds

President Donald Trump showed disgust for the Los Angeles homeless services agency, saying it had an "abysmal record" while slashing federal funding to it.

Oldest dove who is lives as a pet in the US has doubled its life expectancy

This is a real feather in its cap.

Illegal migrant who posed as Uber driver to kidnap, rape women faces life in prison

An illegal migrant who kidnapped and raped four women in San Francisco after pretending to be their ride-share driver could spend the rest of his life in prison, according to...

Cleanest cruise lines in the world revealed — plus who notched up worst for the grossest reason

Data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined the cleanest cruise lines in the world — but one cruise line tops the list for highest number...

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Texas town’s ‘Bug Tussle’ sign stolen at least 70 times by passing motorists — as all 15 residents come together to stop ridiculous trend

Bug Tussle is a small town in Texas that's had its town sign stolen 70 times -- forcing locals to build a wooden sign that no one can steal.

Fla. couple turn home into purr-fect retirement shelter for senior cats to live out their golden years

In Tampa, Fla., Terry and Bruce Jenkins, both 80, have constructed a loving, safe and secure cat retirement home in their backyard. They take in 30 senior cats at a...

Putin’s new law blackballs any flick not making Russia look great again

A new March 1 law that censors films in Russia means that many movies will be banned that don't meet the criteria for traditional Russian family values. They don't like...

Corpse hormone treatment that was trendy for Boomer and Gen X kids may be causing Alzheimer’s today

What’s in the past doesn’t always stay buried. 

Tavern on the Green reveals celeb secrets — including actress who once attracted the most paparazzi

Of all the notable names who have wined and dined at Tavern on the Green -- one caused the most chaos.

Hail Mary to resurrect beloved Queens church rotting in a cemetery for $6 million

A Queens community is praying for a $6 million miracle to resurrect an iconic church dismantled nearly two decades ago and rotting away in a local cemetery.

What Giants might do at quarterback in 2026 NFL Draft

The Giants have their starter and backup under contract.

A zebra and giraffe in Georgia form an unlikely friendship that’s melting hearts: ‘Positive impact on both animals’

At Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga., an unlikely friendship is quietly stealing hearts. Kurtsie the zebra and Bakari the giraffe, have struck up a close bond that has...

90-year-old grandma breaks Guinness World Record for extreme fitness feat

She can hang with the best of them.

How Stitches is betting on Padres vs. Bo Sox

Stitches makes his best bet for Saturday's Padres vs. Red Sox game.

Schools should educate children, not train activists

Instead of prioritizing academic excellence, too many teachers, with the support of their principals, are pushing political agendas. 

Howie Hoops’ ATS picks for the Final Four

Howie Hoops makes his ATS bets for the Final Four games Saturday.

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Epstein and billionaire shrink pal emailed about disguises, plastic surgery to escape the law: docs

A 2009 email from his longtime friend and confidante, Gramercy Park psychiatrist Dr. Henry Jarecki, titled "What If I Get Caught," contains a long bullet list of items to escape...

Tiger Woods’ complicated relationship with Masters is set to add another chapter

Tiger Woods, a five-time winner of the green jacket, will loom heavily over this Masters week — even though he’s out of the country undergoing a comprehensive rehab program to...

UCLA star helps Bruins make history with iconic block

With a big block in the final minute, Lauren Betts helped the UCLA women's basketball team hold on for a 51-44 victory over Texas in the Final Four. Betts finished...

Why Washington small business owners are ‘afraid’ of state’s new ‘millionaires tax’

"There's a lot of fear and trepidation with what's going on in our government when it comes to taxes," Matt Humphrey, a Seattle barber said.

Nets reward undrafted guard with two-year deal after long jurney to NBA

It was the ultimate case of grit paying off, with Smith going undrafted in 2023 and laboring in the G League.

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Niece, grandniece of slain notorious Iranian Gen. Soleimani arrested by ICE while enjoying lavish lifestyles in LA

The niece and grandniece of slain Iranian mastermind Gen. Qasem Soleimani were arrested by US officials, the State Department announced Saturday.

How Steelers may pivot if Aaron Rodgers doesn’t return as NFL draft looms

Aaron Rodgers may want to decide in the next few weeks whether he's returning to the Steelers or that Pittsburgh quarterback room may become a little crowded.

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Las Vegas is getting a tiny-home community where rent is surprisingly affordable

Las Vegas got the green light for an affordable housing alternative. The City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve a proposed tiny-home community.

Military deploys rescue choppers in urgent search for vanished F-15 co-pilot behind enemy lines in Iran

The pilot and co-pilot were forced to bail out of the F-15E Strike Eagle after it was shot down Friday over Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, near Iraq.

How much longer will Mamdani let the NYPD keep a lid on crime?

For the entirety of his time in politics, Mamdani has been staunchly pro-crime. 

Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback

The global Catholic population has surpassed 1.4 billion. Eucharistic processions are drawing record crowds. And last summer, more than 50,000 people packed into Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress —...

‘Incredibly common’ drinking habit may quietly triple risk of serious liver condition: study

"Patients often ask how much they can drink," lead investigator Brian P. Lee, MD, hepatologist and liver transplant specialist with Keck Medicine of USC, told Fox News Digital.

Trump issues strict deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz — or face ‘hell’

“Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT. Time is running out," Trump posted on Truth Social.

What Jets might do at quarterback in 2026 NFL Draft

Aaron Glenn threw his full-throated support behind Geno Smith, saying the quarterback can take the Jets to the “promised land.”

Trump calls out ‘failing New York Times’ for embarrassing NATO error in paper

President Donald Trump has launched another attack on the New York Times – after the paper had to run an embarrassing correction after misidentifying NATO in its print edition headline....

Cracking down on tax-skipping deadbeats could fill much of Mamdani’s $5.4B NYC budget hole: critics

Instead of taxing the rich, Mayor Zohran Mamdani could fill nearly half of NYC’s projected $5.4 billion budget gap by simply collecting unpaid taxes and fines from deadbeats.

Why Trump must indeed blast Iran’s regime back to the Stone Ages

Looking for a negotiated off-ramp is undoubtedly tempting. But there can be no deal with thugs.

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The emerging MLB storylines as fascinating Yankees, Mets pitching debate enters the equation

The 2025 Mets embodied just how long a major league season is.

High-dose shot can lower seniors’ risk of dementia by 55%

This might make you think twice about skipping your annual shot.

Tiger Woods’ solemn second mugshot revealed after DUI arrest

The optics around Tiger Woods’ DUI arrest are only getting worse.

Back to the moon and more: Letters to the Editor — April 5, 2026

Back to the moon Billions were spent on this project to send astronauts to the moon (“New space age launches,” April 2). NASA's Artemis II mission to fly by the...

Knicks legend compares tanking Bulls to ‘obliterated’ Iran in wild on-air rant

Clyde Frazier is known for being a worldly man and he certainly found an interesting way to display that Friday night.

King Charles goes on royal walkabout to open a new coastal path in his honor

On March 19, King Charles III showed up at the head of the King Charles III England Coast Path to officially open it to hikers. He's a well-known nature lover...

Ex-student of NJ teacher accused of sex with child shares unsettling red flags in her school behavior

The disgraced New Jersey middle school teacher Ashley Fisler who is accused of having sex with a student wore skimpy clothing and creepily favored the boys in her classes, according...

Largest wildlife overpass in North America saving lives of people and animals

The Greenland Wildlife Overpass spans a six-lane Interstate 25 to give wild animals their own highway and connects 39,000 acres of habitat with the hopes of reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions.

WWE has Pat McAfee mess to clean up

Pat McAfee, really?

Trump hate is now the ONLY thing the Democratic Party stands for

“We are now, to many, America the reckless, unpredictable, predatory rogue nation. That is this administration’s and this president’s legacy,” lectured Bruce Springsteen.

TSA agents stopped Nancy Guthrie sheriff with loaded gun at checkpoint, records show

Resident Cory Stephens told the county board of supervisors a private citizen would have faced greater consequences

UFC Fight Night betting guide: Full card picks, best bets for Vegas 115

Erich Richter makes his picks for all 13 bouts at UFC Fight Night on Saturday.

Son of Dem pushing for Epstein probe met pedophile and called them ‘like minded individuals’

Adam Wyden Wyden gushed in a message to Epstein about his “passion and dedication for my business” while seeking to reel him in as a client.

$18K Kleinfeld wedding gown ‘destroyed’ by NYC dry cleaner

A Long Island bride said yes to a nearly $18,000 wedding dress -- only to have it allegedly ruined by a luxury Midtown cleaner.

Woke protestor ripped for missing joke on ‘gays of Hormuz’

A hilarious exchange during the No Kings Rally in Manhattan went viral after a woke protestor was caught on video condemning society's treatment of the non-existent "gays of Hormuz."

Top OnlyFans star shares farm routine, including tending to her 7 cows

She's getting down and dirty on the farm.

Seoul woman: Koreans learn English using Karoline Leavitt’s White House briefings

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has made a career out of schooling the press -- and now thousands Koreans are learning English by studying her daily briefings.

Artemis II’s titanium toilet cost taxpayers $23M — the 2nd most expensive potty in history

The super hi-tech toilet on board the Artemis II is one of the most costly commodes ever built.

Over 70 NYCHA execs boast $200,000-plus salaries — while tenants go without heat, hot water, basic repairs

Leading the way is CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt, whose base salary is an eye-watering $399,999 -- who owns a $1.4 million home on Staten Island about a mile from public housing.

Dawn Staley threatens to ‘beat Geno’s ass’ after fiery Final Four confrontation with UConn coach

Dawn Staley wanted a Philadelphia brawl with Geno Auriemma.

Congress demands Dept of War release 46 secret UFO videos: ‘You’re gonna see some weird f–king s–t’

Members of Congress are demanding 46 military videos from the Department of War which insiders say are convincing proof that humanity is not the only intelligent being on Earth.

Snubbed by Mamdani, Holocaust survivor ‘is hoping’ for Passover miracle to find affordable housing

Snubbed by Mayor Mamdani, Holocaust survivor Sami Steigmann is “hoping” for an eleventh-hour Passover miracle akin to the redemption of the desperate Israelites.

Bible, love letters and more: Little pieces of home Artemis II’s crew brought on cramped trek around Moon

The four astronauts on the Artemis II mission to the Moon's orbit are taking some sentimental souvenirs from earth with them to keep them connected to loved ones at home.

Royal Caribbean’s new Treehouse Suite costs an eye-popping $200K a week — and cruise-goers are flocking to book

The Ultimate Family Treehouse is a sprawling accommodation that sleeps a dozen, spans three decks, and includes a rooftop terrace with a private whirlpool and a hideout game room.

How Deepmind’s Demis Hassabis ushered in the dizzying rise of AI superintelligence

Demis Hassabis has been pondering what humans are supposed to do in the face of machine superintelligence for his entire life.

Snag a bet reset up to $1,000 for Saturday’s NHL slate

New bettors can use theScoreBet bonus code NPNEWS for a bet reset up to $1,000 welcome offer at the sportsbook for Saturday's NHL action.

Why the Artemis II mission is exciting everyone so much

BBC science editor Rebecca Morelle, who was covering the launch of Artemis II, couldn’t contain her enthusiasm when the first plumes of smoke spread out from the launch pad.

Basketball can be cruel sometimes, and Luka Doncic is its latest victim

Luka Doncic laid on his back with his hands over his face.  His anguish was palpable.  Amid his hottest stretch of the season, one that was propelling him toward the...

Boozy homeless honeymooners have sex, defecate in street in Mamdani’s old neighborhood — and cops can’t stop them

A homeless couple has turned a block in Mayor Mamdani’s old neighborhood in Queens into a nauseating love nest where they booze-up, have sex, and openly defecate, according to locals,...

Beloved bird sighting in NYC makes fans ‘meep’ with joy

On April 3, hundreds of bird watchers — and walkers who happened to be strolling by — gathered in Manhattan's Bryant Park to get a look, and maybe even some...

Rahm Emanuel is latest Dem to bash his party’s lunatic obsessions

Democrats have “lost the plot,” the former Chicago mayor and Obama chief of staff railed last week on the the "Fifth Column" podcast.

Get $200 in bonus bets for Chelsea vs. Man City for DraftKings

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50,000 New York taxpayers screwed by ‘typo’ that led to reduced refunds

They're getting a poor return on their precious time investment.

Parents of Air Force base bomb suspects are illegal immigrants, DHS warns of birthright citizenship dangers

Officials said the parents illegally entered the United States and applied for asylum in 1993, but an immigration judge denied those claims and ordered both Zheng and Zou removed from...

Now colleges are even dropping the swimming test — and that could cost lives

I vividly remember the trepidation I felt as a Cornell University student when I took my required swim test.

Three men charged over arson attack on Jewish community ambulances in London

The ambulances ​were set on fire on March ​23 in what British Prime Minister Keir ⁠Starmer described as a "deeply shocking antisemitic arson attack."

Senate candidate restructures campaign after complaint over payments to family: report

Osborn has been steadfast that his wife, reportedly a former bar manager, has been an instrumental part of his campaign and that payments have been in line with fair-market value...

Florida man allegedly stabbed woman to death in random attack in quiet neighborhood

Kersten Francilus, who lives in a nearby community, is accused of attacking a woman in her 70s as she walked her dog Friday in the Southwood neighborhood in Stuart, Sheriff...

Democrat governor and mayor relentlessly booed at Red Sox home opener

The two Democrat politicians took the field at Fenway Park before Friday's game against the San Diego Padres for a pregame ceremony. 

My wife and I haven’t been intimate for eight years… I’m thinking about cheating

Dear Abby advises a husband on what to do about the lack of intimacy in his marriage.

One killed, dozens hurt as Peru soccer stadium event goes awry

The club offered condolences and solidarity for the casualties, which media said included 60 injured during a "flag‑waving event" at the stadium, popularly known as Matute.

KitKat launches stolen chocolate tracker after thieves made off with 12 tons

The company said 413,793 bars vanished after leaving a factory in central Italy en route to Poland, where they were set for distribution across Europe.

Crews fight wildfires in windy Southern California that forced residents to evacuate

Crews battled a smoky and fast-growing wildfire Friday in windy Southern California that forced some residents to evacuate and a community college to temporarily close its doors.

‘Depraved’ illegal immigrant accused of murdering wife just weeks after marriage

Francisco Mendez-Marin, a 24-year-old illegal immigrant from Mexico, was arrested March 18 by the Carrolton Police Department and is charged with felony homicide after he allegedly killed his wife, 20-year-old...

Handyman fined $345 for parking work truck at his own home

A "handicapped" Florida handyman was fined $345 by his city, and could face additional charges each month for parking his work truck in his driveway – as officials claim he...

Juan Soto’s early exit hangs over Mets’ all-around rout of Giants

The bats erupted and Nolan McLean dominated, but Friday night was defined for the Mets by who wasn’t on the field following his first at-bat. 

Polymarket ripped for taking bets on fate of downed F-15 pilot: ‘Disgusting’ 

The since-deleted market offered degenerates the opportunity to wager on what date the US would confirm that the downed airman had been found – with most (63%) predicting that they...

UCLA fends off late comeback bid from Texas to reach national championship game

Lauren Betts on Friday covered her mouth in disbelief as UCLA lined up for the postgame handshake line. 

New Mets star’s balky Achilles keeps him out of lineup

Jorge Polanco’s left Achilles is becoming a real pain for the Mets.

Injured Net wants to keep on ‘showing growth’ next season after return from surgery

Sharpe averaged career highs of 8.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and shot a team-best 60.1 percent overall.

White Sox legend fights back tears after finding out team is retiring his number

Ozzie Guillen couldn't believe it.

Mets believe lefty’s extended relief outing was ‘positive step’

Sean Manaea could take a glimmer of satisfaction from his latest outing. 

Knicks embrace change of pace as they get off to needed fast start against Bulls

When asked about the Knicks’ recent slow starts before Friday’s matchup with the Bulls, Josh Hart was candid.