April 11, 2023

Mets' trio of top prospects homer in same game as big club struggles to hit

As the Mets’ offense continues its slow start to the season, the team's potential future stars in Triple-A couldn’t be hotter.

Islanders control playoff destiny again after catching big break

The Islanders’ task is simple: Beat Montreal. Just beat Montreal.

Unlicensed driver charged with leaving scene of Queens crash that killed teen cyclist

“Jaden was a kind young man, gave back to this community, played sports,” neighbor Leslie Amos told NY1 during the vigil.

Tired of inaction by LA officials, Arnold fills giant pothole

The pavement was his enemy.

Target security guard punches customer after she demanded 'reparations'

The ugly incident happened in October at the megastore in Blue Ash, Ohio and began when Karen Ivery asked a cashier for their manager regarding the bill and reparations.

Hawks rip Heat to snag No. 7 seed in East

Trae Young scored 25 points, and the Hawks grabbed the No. 7 in the Eastern Conference playoffs by beating the Heat 116-105 in a play-in game Tuesday.

Mets' offensive floundering continues in loss to Padres

In a flashback to when the teams played last October in the NL wildcard series, the Mets were reduced to meek observers at the plate by the Padres on Tuesday.

Leaks of US classified intelligence on Russia’s war against Ukraine is a wakeup call

The Biden administration cannot undo the leaks of US classified intelligence on Russia’s war against Ukraine; nor can it easily mitigate its immediate fallout.

Museum offering $25K to whoever finds meteorite that fell to Earth over Maine

A meteorite that appeared as a "fireball" flying over Maine crashed down over the weekend and whoever finds the space rock could earn some major cash.

Nets star looking forward to facing 76ers -- his favorite team growing up

Mikal Bridges grew up in Philadelphia as a diehard 76ers fan. He’ll go back Saturday, leading his new team and trying to take down his childhood one.

Half of Americans exaggerate their environmental habits to impress others: poll

Step aside, catfishing. “Greenwashing” is the new trend, research shows.

This major Islanders' flaw is an offseason project

Whether or not the Islanders ultimately make the playoffs, one of the first priorities of the offseason must be to figure out how their power play went so drastically wrong...

Gen Z, millennial men prefer bad dates to skincare routines: poll

The younger generations are more likely to splurge on a table for two rather than pimple patches, according to a new poll.

Angel Reese's NIL value skyrockets after LSU's title

Angel Reese has officially become the face of women's college basketball.

Rangers locked in No. 3 position but one question remains

Though Gallant has reiterated that the standings are what they are, he sounded relieved to have avoided the cluster of teams fighting for spots that is defining the final days...

Muslims are helping turn the tide in school culture wars

Stuyvesant High School is canceling single-sex swim lessons, even though swim instruction is required to graduate.

Over 2,000 residents ordered to evacuate after fire erupts at recycling plant

“The smoke is definitely toxic,” Steve Jones, the Indiana State Fire Marshall on scene, told Fox 59.

Nick Carter sued for alleged sexual assault — he calls it a 'PR stunt'

The Backstreet Boy member has long denied Melissa Schuman's sexual assault accusations.

Don’t you dare blame lame Joe Biden as US faces changing tides on global stage

The geopolitical plates are shifting violently as China and Russia form a new axis of evil and once reliable allies are moving away from the United States.

New York state Senate Democrats want to end judicial pick screening panel

"I think the majority of us really would like the executive to be able to name whomever it is and then we go through our process," she told reporters at...

New Yankee belts another big homer in blowout win over Guardians

Franchy Cordero may be due to cool off at some point, but the Yankees will enjoy the ride until then.

Yankees pitcher, wife welcome third child

Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón and his wife Ashley are building a brood.

What Knicks have learned from 2021 NBA playoff failure

The Knicks feel like a whole different team this season in their return to the playoffs for the first time since 2021.

'Easy target' Dylan Mulvaney reacts to trolls amid Bud Light controversy

Controversial TikTok sensation Dylan Mulvaney fired back at critics, accusing them of bullying her because she's an "easy target."

Hospital warns of spike in infant sleeping deaths — how to prevent it

“You always hear, ‘I never thought it was going to happen to me.’ The amount of pain that you see these families go through is just horrific," Dr. Daniel Guzman...

The Fed should heed the IMF's credit-crunch warning before throwing us into a hard economic landing

Judging by its latest World Economic Report, the International Monetary Fund is well aware of credit-cycle risks.

Mika Zibanejad reinforces his Rangers importance with career season

The sequence that ended with Mika Zibanejad’s historic point started with what appeared to be a blown power-play opportunity. 

Fuzzy math: NYC school spending soars 33% amid plummeting enrollment

Spending on the New York school system skyrocketed 33% while enrollment has plummeted by a staggering 141,000 students since 2016 amid lackluster academic results, according to a new analysis released Tuesday.

How Nets plan to 'make it tough' for 76ers' MVP candidate

The Nets admit that Joel Embiid of the 76ers, their first-round playoff foe, is the deserving league MVP and can’t be stopped one-on-one. They can only hope to even slow...

'Knock him out right away': Dillon Brooks wants playoff shot at LeBron James

The Memphis Grizzlies' controversial forward is not one to shy away from anyone or anything — including a first round matchup with LeBron James.

Why Anthony Volpe's slow Yankees start may not be big cause for concern

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he had wanted to get Anthony Volpe one day off during this six-game road trip.

Joe Biden boosted Ukraine gas industry as Hunter took Burisma role

Former Obama White House stenographer Mike McCormick tells The Post that he has relevant information that implicates President Biden in a foreign influence-peddling "conspiracy."

Hunter Biden tags along with dad, aunt Valerie on trip to UK, Ireland

The first son tags along with his father, even though he is battling both congressional and criminal investigations into his overseas business dealings.

Ariana Grande blasts body-shaming fans: 'Healthy can look different'

The pint-sized pop star's appearance sparked conversation among fans this weekend.

Army sergeant claims BLM protester was 'first aggressor,' requests new trial after murder conviction

If granted a new trial, Perry's defense team intends to show a video of Foster where he admitted he carried an AK-47 to "intimidate puss--s who did not share his...

Jalen Brunson proved important playoff truth well before joining Knicks

If you were paying attention, then your attachment to Jalen Brunson didn’t begin on Oct. 19, the Knicks’ opening night at Memphis.

Florida man accused of throwing chicken wings at wife during lover's quarrel

Audette allegedly admitted to throwing the wings, but didn’t mean to hit his wife with them, the police report states.

COVID-19 vaccine mandates to be dropped for both SUNY and CUNY students by end of May

“We are confident that this is the appropriate time for CUNY to lift the COVID vaccine requirement as a condition of enrollment or employment, though we continue to encourage all...

Harlem smoke-shop suspect shot at cops who returned fire 31 times in 2021 — but judge lowered his bail

"Finally took someone to die to get this guy off the street," a law-enforcement source said.

Survivor of Florida ‘Ninja Killer’ recalls ‘terror’ of 1989 shooting spree ahead of his execution

"I have had to reflect, relive, remember all that has happened since that night."

'Hidden' Bible chapter rediscovered 1,750 years later with UV photography

"This discovery proves how productive and important the interplay between modern digital technologies and basic research can be when dealing with medieval manuscripts," one researcher noted.

Macron is wrong: Europe's dependencies on America are self-inflicted

Every once in a while, French President Emmanuel Macron has a fit of frustration over Europe’s lesser role vis-à-vis America on the international stage.  

Aaron Rodgers' close Packers pal puts Jets trade fears 'to rest'

One of Aaron Rodgers' closest Packers teammates did not mince words: The quarterback will be a New York Jet.

Trump claims apologetic court workers were emotional on day of his arraignment

“They were incredible. When I went to the courthouse which is also a prison in a sense, they signed me in and I’ll tell you people were crying," Trump said.

Ex-White House adviser grilled for 6 hours by grand jury investigating Trump over Capitol riot

Former White House adviser Stephen Miller was spotted leaving the US District Courthouse in Washington, DC, on Tuesday after reportedly being interviewed before the grand jury hearing evidence of former...

$162 million Yankees pitcher's injury recovery hits setback with new issue

The pitcher's road to making his Yankees debut has hit another speed bump with a different physical issue from the forearm injury he had been rehabbing.

Angry restaurants and diners shutting lights on intrusive influencers

Content creation has its discontents.

Remembering travels in Russia before the brutal Ukraine invasion

Russia’s unending hate reinforced my memory of different times I’ve spent in Kazakhstan, St. Petersburg, Moscow.

Is Hochul's high court move a compromise — or a sellout?

Gov. Kathy Hochul evidently hopes to sidestep the hard left's drive to control New York’s top court with a compromise.

Injured Knicks star takes another step as Cavaliers series looms

The first positive sign was the sight, Sunday afternoon, of the All-Star forward without a walking boot on, and then came the news Tuesday that he took part in practice...

Islanders can only focus on Canadiens as playoff fate unfolds

The only thing the Islanders can do now is simple: Beat Montreal. Just beat Montreal. 

Bat boy gets scolded by Michael Kay for breaking Yankees rules

Yankees' broadcaster Michael Kay had some not-so-friendly words for the team's bat boy Monday night against the Guardians.

Whole Foods, libs' fave store, wrecked by libs' fave policies

Whole Foods is closing its flagship San Francisco location after a little more than a year in business due to rising crime.

Pentagon scrambles to plug leaks as officials fear more to come

Pentagon spokesman Chris Meagher said investigators are "still trying to assess what might be out there."

I'm a bartender — here's the secret to always getting great service

The mixologist frequently shares bartending tips and stories with his more than 12,000 followers on TikTok.

NYC suspect accused of killing 15-year-old stepson to remain behind bars

The stepdad, who is on parole for an assault conviction, had previously been cut loose without bail by Bronx Judge Naita Semaj last month despite being indicted on manslaughter and...

Retired firefighter hit with prison sentence for hurling extinguisher at cops during Capitol riot

Robert Sanford was caught-on-camera slinging the steel extinguisher at a swarm of officers who had formed a line against the raging protesters.

Weight loss points to early death in seniors, even if overweight: study

The link between shrinking waistlines and life spans was observed across all starting weights, as even those who were obese faced a higher risk of premature death after weight loss.

NYC straphanger, 18, stabbed after pal's 'stupid' e-brake 'prank' ticked off attacker: cops

“His friend pulls the thing. This guy confronts him, 'What the hell did you do that for?' " an NYPD official said of the brake "prank,'' which typically causes a...

Exposé on soaring NYC school spending should outrage every New Yorker

All New Yorkers should be outraged at the stunning sums (of their money) being flushed down the drain on Gotham schools.

Shohei Ohtani narrowly avoids getting hit by foul ball in Angels scare

Shohei Ohtani and the Angels avoided a potential disaster Monday night.

How Olivia Dunne is prepping for NCAA semifinals: 'Natty's bound'

LSU star gymnast Olivia Dunne is getting glammed up for the 2023 NCAA championships and she's taking her millions of social media followers along for the ride.

Inside friend's home where Louisville shooter Connor Sturgeon plotted tragedy

The lone Louisville gunman had just moved into this unassuming Taylor Avenue property with his friend, Dallas Whelan, who bought it for $203,000 last year.

More than half of Americans say abortion pills should be legal in their state: poll

More than half of Americans said in a recent survey that they believe abortion drugs should be legal in their state -- as a judge in Texas moved to block...

Longtime WFAN host dead after brain cancer battle

Rick Wolff, the longtime host of WFAN's Sunday morning program "The Sports Edge," has died at the age of 71 after a brief battle with brain cancer.

I take flights for as little as $20 — here's my vacation secret

“It started off when I found [$20] return flights to go to Kraków, Poland," Anne-Marie Moss said. “I fell in love with it."

Larger raises for cops could add another $700M to city's deficit

The deal struck between Mayor Eric Adams and the city's largest police union could cost taxpayers could add another $700 million to the city's eye-watering deficits, a new analysis shows.

Alaska Airlines passenger restrained with zip ties after threatening to kill flight attendant

Chloe M. Dasilva, 32, was charged with one count of interfering with flight crew members and attendants, federal prosecutors in Kansas City announced on Monday.

Female purse-snatcher who dragged lady off NYC bus gets arrested: police

Mahogany Coles, 27, was arrested Monday, a week after she targeted a stranger on board the S51 bus traveling east on Bay Street around 9:30 p.m. April 3, authorities said.

A disco-inspired roller rink returns to Rockefeller Center on Friday

Following a winter hiatus, Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace is returning to the iconic Lower Plaza in front of 30 Rockefeller Plaza this Friday, April 14. 

Judge denies 'Doomsday' mom's request to leave court during murder trial

Vallow's lawyer cited the emotional difficulty of the testimony about her children's decomposing bodies as her reason for asking to leave.

Game on! What board game are you based on your zodiac sign?

Roll the dice, place your bets, sort your suspicions and summon your specters, it's National Board Game day. In honor of smug winners and sore losers, we're bringing you our...

Passing over veterans: Letters to the Editor — April 12, 2023

The Issue: The prioritization of felons over disabled vets in the awarding of licenses to run marijuana stores. It’s a slap in the face to the men and women who...

NYC urologist busted for allegedly fondling underage boys, using sex toys on patients

The Manhattan urologist would also masturbate the patients, use sex toys on them and conduct unnecessary rectal exams without wearing gloves, the indictment claims.

Hochul: NY building five-year stockpile of abortion drug after ruling

The state Department of Health is finalizing a roughly $100,000 purchase of 150,000 doses of misoprostol to keep New Yorkers supplied with pregnancy-ending medication amid uncertainty over the legality of...

Alex Murdaugh sent to maximum security McCormick Correctional Institution

The disgraced legal scion will be kept from the general population and be housed in a single 8-by-10 foot cell with a bed, toilet and sink cramped inside.

Bud Light boycott over trans activist pact 'has legs' as sales outlook thrown into doubt

“This boycott seems to have more legs than most,” Justin Kendall, editor of beer industry trade publication Brewbound, told The Post.

Louisville police release bodycam footage showing fatal confrontation with shooter Connor Sturgeon

The Louisville Metro Police Department released body camera footage of the moment officers confronted suspected shooter Connor Sturgeon inside the Old National Bank.

Amanda Bynes out of hospital after nude psychiatric incident: report

Bynes was initially admitted to the facility late last month after she was allegedly found wandering naked on the streets of Los Angeles.

'Yellowstone' star hints at Kevin Costner's exit: 'Nothing is forever'

Dawn Olivieri teased a "rollercoaster" Season 5 of the hit Paramount show.

Missing Texas 6-year-old feared dead after police rip up concrete porch

Police in Texas ripped open a slab of concrete at the home in Everman, a suburb near Fort Worth, during a 20-hour dig Monday.

Giants 7-round mock draft 2.0: Addressing one of the biggest needs

It just so happens the Giants could use upgrades to their wide receiver and defensive back rooms.  

'Fed up' Buccaneers star wants to be traded

According to multiple reports, the team does not want to trade the No. 5 pick in the 2019 draft after it picked up his fifth-year option for $11.7 million.

Get your grind on in the kitchen with the best expert-recommended food processors of 2023

Don't get it mixed up, a blender is not the same thing!

Here are the prices and changes for YouTube's NFL Sunday Ticket

Unlike DirecTV's version, fans will have more flexibility with the new Sunday Ticket, as they will not have to be a subscriber to the service to get it.

See inside ex-Nets coach Steve Nash's $6.25M Bklyn. townhouse

Nash bought the 20-foot-wide gut-renovated Cobble Hill home on Amity Street, between Hicks and Henry streets, for $4.99 million in November 2020.

Budget deadlock over bail holds up talks on expanding NYC charter schools

Hochul is proposing to allow roughly 100 more charters to open in the five boroughs, but budget talks with legislative leaders on the matter remain paused while they haggle about...

China's military ‘ready to fight’ after drills near Taiwan

The “combat readiness patrols” named Joint Sword were meant as a warning to self-governing Taiwan, which China claims as its own, China’s military said earlier.

NYC to bask in summer-like temps the rest of the week: 'Crazy unseasonably warm'

New Yorkers were already walking on sunshine and tanning in bathing suits Tuesday afternoon as the above-average temperature reached 74 degrees in Central Park.

Politicized DAs, bring back 'Crossfire' and other commentary

“Has any piece of media criticism had such an immediate impact — or such a lousy legacy — as Jon Stewart’s famous takedown of Crossfire?” asks Politico’s Michael Schaffer.

US Embassy officials still not allowed to visit WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia

​US Embassy officials in Moscow are still being denied the ability to visit Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich two weeks after he was arrested in Russia on suspicion of...

Will Levis' 'full throttle' journey to one of the NFL Draft's top QB prospects

Everything Will Levis has done since he was a kid has been "full throttle," including propelling himself toward the top of the NFL Draft.

I got engaged to my prison pen pal — after just three hours together

"It felt very strange, but it was also very beautiful," the lovestruck Swiss woman said of the surprise proposal from her fiancé, who is serving time in California.

Jets 7-round mock draft 2.0: A trade and an Aaron Rodgers protector

The Jets enter this year’s draft with less needs than in any in recent memory.

Twitter Files journalist Matt Taibbi 'shadow banned' by Elon Musk in Substack feud

Matt Taibbi reportedly had his official Twitter account "shadow banned" after he refused to permanently decamp from his lucrative Substack subscription newsletter site.

'Jeopardy!' fans bitter over easy final clue: 'Got to be kidding'

“I’ve been watching Jeopardy for like 20+ years and I cannot recall an easier Final Jeopardy,” tweeted one fan.

NYC subway shooting that left teen dead was gang-related: officials

MTA New York City Transit President Richard Davey, who joined Gibson at the briefing outside Bronx Borough Hall, said there is "significant" footage of the shooting that was turned over...

Truck carrying toxic soil from East Palestine overturns on highway

The open-top tractor trailer was traveling north on SR-165 in Columbiana County when the accident occurred.

‘Jeopardy! Masters’ champs revealed: Amy Schneider and more

Hosted by Ken Jennings, "Jeopardy! Masters" will see the return of some of the game's winningest contestants.

Biden administration mulls AI rules as ChatGPT's popularity stokes safety fears

The Commerce Department's request for public comment is a precursor to potential federal regulations.

Jon Rahm, LIV Golf conflict drive Masters TV ratings way up

The drama between Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka at The Masters was predictably reflected in audience numbers.

Furby connected to ChatGPT reveals plan to ‘take over the world’

Vermont engineering student Jessica Card hooked up a Furby to ChatGPT software she created with some bizarre results.

Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton reveals she has Parkinson’s disease and says it 'sucks'

Democratic Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton revealed on Twitter Tuesday that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease but has no plans to step down after being elected to a third...

Packers prez won't comment on critical Aaron Rodgers trade date

Packers president Mark Murphy played coy when asked if a potential Aaron Rodgers trade needs to be done before the NFL draft.

Queen Elizabeth wanted Harry, William to fight in Afghanistan

The late Queen Elizabeth said it was her grandkids Prince William and Prince Harry’s “duty” to fight in Afghanistan — because they took her “shilling.”

Wrong-way driver, elderly motorist killed in wrong-way NYC crash

Winston Ramdeen, 52, was driving a 2001 Infiniti QX4 east in the westbound lanes of the parkway near the Flatbush Avenue South exit just before 1 a.m. when he sideswiped...

Awkward Gavin Newsom video goes viral after Florida visit: 'Like a kindergartner'

A seemingly awkward video from California Gov. Gavin Newsom's visit to the New College of Florida last week is making the rounds on social media.

Judge says monster stepmom should spend rest of life in garage —where she left boy to die

Angela Pollina, the Long Island stepmom-from-hell who admitted that she forced her 8-year-old autistic stepson to sleep in a frigid garage the night before he died, was sentenced to 25...

Detective who excavated corpses of Lori Vallow's children testifies to finding bodies wrapped in plastic

“It looked like the crown of a head protruding through the dirt," a detective told jurors of the gruesome discovery.

Gordon Ramsay charging $535 per person at pop-up restaurant

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, who is known for his daring insults, has received a taste of his own medicine.

Nikki Haley takes shots at Trump, DeSantis in 2024 campaign memo

Taking aim at Trump, the letter recounts the former president's campaign over the past six weeks.

NYPD boss sexually assaulted, threatened underling while demanding threesomes: suit

Right before they split, the boss also invited the victim on a trip to the Dominican Republic, where she discovered – after they landed – that he had brought three...

My Hinge date tried tricking me — now haters say I'm 'single and miserable'

Online dating shade is becoming unhinged.  Attempting to make a love connection with a dreamboat on Hinge turned into a complete nightmare for one lady New Yorker, who virally blasted...

My wife is hotter than me but I don’t care — she thinks I’m handsome

A couple is defending their relationship after haters said his wife was too pretty for him.

Manhattan DA sues Jim Jordan, Judiciary panel over Pomerantz subpoena

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg sued the House Judiciary Committee and its chairman, Rep. Jim Jordan in an effort to block the panel from subpoenaing an attorney who worked on Bragg's...

4 dead, including 2 kids, in Easter shooting at Florida home

A Florida man shot and killed his young son, his girlfriend's mother, and her teenage granddaughter before being gunned down by police on Easter Sunday, authorities said.

Russian forces in Crimea brace for upcoming attack from Ukraine

The Moscow-appointed head of Crimea said Russia has assembled "more than enough" troops ahead of an anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive.

Louisville gunman threatened to 'kill everyone' at bank in chilling voicemail: police audio

Connor Sturgeon, described by neighbors as "quiet," allegedly told a friend in a voicemail message that he planned to kill everyone at the bank where he worked.

Breaking down the Rays' surprising start to the 2023 season

The Rays are off to a sizzling 10-0 start to open the 2023 season.

My husband, kids and I all share the same name — people call it tacky

"We said it was meant to be and if we ever had kids we would pass down the middle name to them too & that’s exactly what we did, 7...

How Ryan Lindgren has become 'heart and soul' of the Rangers since joining as Rick Nash trade footnote

Blueshirts then-general manager Jeff Gorton obtained a first-rounder, a seventh, Ryan Spooner, cap-dump Matt Beleskey and a sophomore defenseman from the University of Minnesota named Ryan Lindgren.

Doctor Yue Yu, accused of poisoning husband with Drano, was trying to control ant problem: lawyer

California dermatologist Dr. Yue "Emily" Yu avoided her husband, Dr. Jack Chen, as they faced off in court nearly a week after she was indicted on charges she tried to...

Gen Z's Bella Hadid-inspired straight eyebrow trend prompts warnings

"Watching Gen Z mess up their eyebrows just like all the gens before them," quipped one TikToker.

US, China unite in effort to rehabilitate Ya Ya the panda bear

The United States and the People's Republic of China are cooperating on the return and rehabilitation of a giant panda that has lived in Tennessee for decades.

Woman gives birth on sidewalk in broad daylight as onlookers watch

A man knelt at the woman’s side was heard telling her, “you’re going to be OK. Just relax, OK?” and assuring her an ambulance was on its way.

Castoff has come out of nowhere to make surprising Yankees impact

When spring training ended two weeks ago, Franchy Cordero’s most notable contribution to the Yankees was being the Red Sox first baseman who misplayed a pop-up against them last summer...

We found the best Grizzlies playoff ticket prices. How much are they?

Time to get out the foam fingers — playoff basketball is upon us.

A.I. Tom Brady stars in 'brilliant' comedy special that you can't unsee

If you've ever wondered how Tom Brady would fare in the stand-up space, consider this a unique sneak preview.

Yankees vs. Guardians prediction: Bombers ace is due a dud

Gerrit Cole has been known to mix a clunker in to keep us (the bettors) honest.

World's shortest dog is just 3.59 inches tall — and 'a bit of a diva'

The petite pup is named Pearl and weighs 1.22 pounds.

Draymond Green still has no idea who leaked video of him punching teammate

Draymond Green didn't want to go on a Sherlock Holmes voyage to figure out who leaked video of him punching teammate Jordan Poole in practice.

Teachers union boss Randi Weingarten to be grilled on COVID closings

American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten will appear before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic later this month -- setting up a showdown over her support of...

Deep curiosities: Bizarre blue marine creatures wash up in droves in California

Strange blue ocean dwellers have washed up by the dozens in Southern California.

Dancer turns 102: I’ll stop when 'they take me away in a box'

Dinkie Flowers, who is now one of the oldest residents of the United Kingdom, was born when George V was King, meaning she's lived through five monarchs as well as...

'Uncooperative' squirrel trapped in manhole, gets rescued by firefighters

A rat in a maze has got nothing on a squirrel in a manhole cover.

27 first Mother's Day gifts to celebrate the new mom in your life

Pair this major mom-ment with a gift that'll have her reaching for the nearest tissue.

Real-life 'Americans': The accused Russian spy at Johns Hopkins who was more Ace Ventura than James Bond

An FBI source told The Post that accused spy Sergey Cherkasov's covert tactics are not impressive: “If he is a model of ... the GRU, Russia's military intelligence program, the...

Mets trade bust opens up on 'getting crushed' by fans, media

The 36-year-old believes his struggles with the Mets were "magnified" because he was playing in New York.

Dwayne Haskins' widow posts tribute to 'guardian angel' on anniversary of death

Dwayne Haskins’ wife, Kalabrya, shared a heartfelt message about the late NFL quarterback on the one-year anniversary of his death.

AR-15 used in Louisville shooting will be 'back on the streets,' mayor warns

The semi-automatic rifle used to kill five people and injure nine at the Louisville bank shooting on Monday will likely be auctioned off and be "back on the streets," Mayor...

College student charged over ammo, knives found in dorm -- and notebook with possible shooting plans

Minnesota prosecutors alleged that Waylon Kurts, 20, a sophomore at St. Olaf College, had been planning a "mass casualty event" on campus.

Porn star Julia Ann: Why I only work with women now after 30 years in biz

Ann explained that she made the decision shortly before marrying her husband, who isn't a porn star — but that isn't the reason for the surplus of ladies-only scenes.

ESPN reporter discusses the straw poll's impact on NBA MVP odds

ESPN's Tim Bontemps discusses his effect on NBA player awards with The Post.

Shop outdoor bird feeders for spring and summer 2023

Feed the birds!

Budweiser Clydesdale events canceled on 'safety concerns' over Bud Light's Dylan Mulvaney campaign

Wil Fischer Distributing reportedly decided to cancel all of the Clydesdale showings citing safety concerns for their employees.

Fur, scales, or feathers: what pet is most compatible with your zodiac sign?

Ever since we humans have put down stakes, we've taken up with pets. Whether we seek companionship, a hunting partner, a vermin eliminator, a food source, or spiritual counsel, our...

Only the sharpest intellects can find the hidden letter in under 11 seconds

A new optical illusion is perplexing minds across the internet.

Bud Light distributors ‘spooked’ by Dylan Mulvaney backlash

Anheuser-Busch distributors in the South were “spooked” by the widespread backlash Bud Light received after teaming up with transgender social media star Dylan Mulvaney.

This NYC home asks $19.8M — after selling for $16M just 7 months ago

A duplex unit inside the Roebling Building, at 169 Hudson St. in Tribeca, is looking for quite the resale profit after most recently trading hands in September.

Graham Nash is 81 and on tour. Here's how to get tickets to see him live

It's time for you to see the Nash in Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young in concert.

Lions give up on NFL Draft bust in trade

The Lions traded their former No. 3 overall pick to the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday for a 2023 fifth-round selection.

NY Times HR exec under fire from LGBTQ staffers over 'disrespectful' Slack post

Natalia Villalobos holds the title of vice president of inclusion, strategy, and execution at the Gray Lady.

'Coastal cowgirl' declared trend for summer: 'Sprinkle of Western vibes'

Strap on your riding boots and giddyup – it's gearing up to be coastal cowgirl summer.

'Succession' season 4 promo poster hinted at this week’s massive plot twist

It appears the massive plot twist in Season 4, episode 3 of "Succession" was subtly hinted at in the promo poster for this current season.

Ex-Twitter execs sue for $1M in unpaid legal fees in battle with Elon Musk

Parag Agrawal, Twitter's ex-CEO, Vijaya Gadde, the former Chief Legal Officer, and Ned Segal, the former CFO of the tech giant, have sued in the Delaware Court of Chancery on...

'Targeted' shooting leaves funeral-goer dead, 3 injured after service for murder victim: cops

One man is dead and three others injured after a shooting broke out outside a funeral home in Washington, DC, police said.

Crew preparing to tow Jeep submerged in lake discover missing woman alive inside

A missing Texas woman was found alive last week in a Jeep that plunged into a lake and was almost entirely submerged, police said.

Coast-to-coast record highs expected as above-average warmth arrives for 200 million in US

Warm weather is expected to develop across most of the eastern US this week thanks to an unseasonable pattern change that will likely lead to above-average temperatures.

Trump dumps campaign cash into online ads post-NYC arraignment: report

Former President Donald Trump ramped up his online spending since he was indicted in Manhattan, exploiting his supporters' outrage over the charges to fundraise and scoop up critical voter data for...

I force my mom to take off her crucifix in my apartment because it's a 'no religion' safe space

A woman on social media went viral recently for revealing the "no-religion" safe space she's created for her new home.

Jenna Lemoncelli reacts to the best moments from the 2023 WNBA Draft

Jenna Lemoncelli joins Brandon London to react to the best moments from Monday night’s WNBA Draft and the league’s new charter flight policy.

I was called a 'drama queen' with low pain tolerance — until I went blind

A young woman claims she was told by doctors that she was just experiencing migraines and had a "low pain tolerance." She went blind in 48 hours later.

Couple fumes after restaurant issues surprise 10 percent charge for 'live music'

TikTokker Lisa Sun detailed the unusual expense in a video titled “unreasonable surcharge rant (and) daily blog.”

House, Senate leaders finally get access to classified docs from Trump, Pence, Biden

The Justice Department had previously stonewalled requests from lawmakers to review the documents, citing concerns about revealing details of an ongoing criminal investigation.

Octopus strangles diver at 40-feet underwater

Be kind to your eight-legged friends. That's the lesson diver Michael Marcotte learned after a clingy octopus latched onto him for nearly a minute in the waters off Port Hardy,...

I had excruciating leg surgery to grow 5 inches — and get more dates

He's looking for a leg up in the dating world — by dropping more than $170,000 on two leg-lengthening procedures.

Longtime PBA president Pat Lynch to step aside after securing new contract for NYPD officers

The news comes a week after Lynch and Mayor Adams made a handshake deal for the union's 23,000 members, who have been without a contract since 2017.

Passenger begs for child-free airports: Kids make travel '100 times worse'

An irate passenger went on a tirade on Reddit about misbehaving kids at the airport.

Some Pirates tickets this season are cheaper than a ticket to the movies

Cutch is back. Are you coming to the park to see him?

Monopoly match ends in fight with samurai sword — 2 hospitalized

A Monopoly match in Belgium turned into a bloodbath -- and not in the figurative board game sense -- after a perturbed neighbor confronted the players with a samurai sword.

Bitcoin price surges past $30,000 for first time in nearly a year

"The recent surge in bitcoin's price is like a breath of fresh air after a long, cold crypto winter," said Tim Frost, CEO of crypto yield platform Yield App.

Cardi B slams Dalai Lama’s tongue sucking debacle: ‘Predators’ are everywhere

“This world is full of predators,” the rapper tweeted as footage of the Tibetan spiritual leader’s questionable encounter with the child circulated online. 

How Paige Spiranac really feels about 'copycat' golf influencers

For Paige Spiranac, "imitation is the greatest form of flattery."

I had a 'Janet Jackson' wardrobe malfunction — while teaching math class

A teacher shared a horror story about having a "Janet Jackson-esque" wardrobe malfunction during math class.

'Zombie Detective' star dead: South Korean actress Jung Chae-yul was 26

South Korean actress and model Jung Chae-yul, known for her role in "Zombie Detective" was been found dead in her apartment at age 26.

Millie Bobby Brown announces engagement at 19

Millie Bobby Brown, 19, announced her and Jake Bongiovi’s engagement via Instagram Tuesday. Brown’s engagement ring could be seen in the social media upload as Bongiovi, 20, hugged her from...

Matthew McConaughey: 'Yellowstone' spinoff 'sounds like a vacation'

McConaughey is returning to acting after a three-year hiatus to star in a spinoff to the hit series “Yellowstone.”

Cavinder twins make surprise Miami decision: 'Start a new chapter'

Coming off of a historic NCAA tournament run, Haley and Hanna Cavinder announced Tuesday on Tuesday that they are leaving the University of Miami.

Mama mia!: Super Mario Bros fans losing their minds over 'sexy' Luigi -- 'So hot'

Just days after the highly anticipated film was released, fans of the Super Mario franchise have been hitting the internet with their thoughts on just how sexy Luigi is in...

Body of work: Aboriginal artist seeks body of British person to 'sacrifice for past sins'

The ad asked for a volunteer “of British descent” to contribute their future deceased body “to sacrifice for past sins” against indigenous people.

Heather Graham on 'Boogie Nights' nude scene: 'Beggars can’t be choosers'

She noted that Mark Wahlberg flashing fake genitalia didn't compare to her stripping down to nothing but skates for her iconic turn as the porn star known as "Roller Girl."

Host city to 2024 Democratic National Convention announced

The winner beat out beat out Atlanta, Houston and New York for the right to host the convention.

Melania Trump bashes press for reporting she was displeased with Donald's arrest

Former first lady Melania Trump's office warned the public not to believe speculation on her "personal, professional, and political" stances, two days after she appeared in public with Donald Trump...

NYPD rolling out 'snitchBOT' to patrol Times Square, subway platforms

"The Terminator"-esque tech is one of three new pieces of futuristic equipment that the NYPD has already started to pilot to help with policing, said Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell and...

Hawaiian surfer, 58, loses foot in shark attack off Honolulu

Fellow surfers used their board leashes as tourniquets to stem the bleeding and possibly save his life, said Honolulu Ocean Safety.

Iconic NYC pork store closes doors to much fanfare after 100 years

After more than a century of serving up Italian staples, G. Esposito & Sons in Carroll Gardens shut for good on Monday -- and not without a community goodbye.

Louisville gunman shot woman in back after she told him 'good morning': report

Connor Sturgeon allegedly shot a woman in the back after she told him "good morning" at the entrance to Old National Bank in Louisville.

Rick Pitino suffers huge transfer setback as star won't follow him to St. John's

Rick Pitino is still looking for his first commitment, and it won’t be his best player from Iona University.

Men exaggerate their penis size more than you think: study

The researchers set out to investigate whether the average man overestimates "bodily markers linked to masculinity" and to what extent.

CNN could replace John King with ex-wife Dana Bash on 'Inside Politics': report

CNN is in the midst of an overhaul under president Chris Licht.

WSJ reporter 'violated Russian law,' was caught 'red-handed': Kremlin

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was caught "red-handed" violating Russian law, the Kremlin said on Tuesday after the US State Department officially designated the journalist as being "wrongfully detained."

Rory McIlroy's withdrawal adds scrutiny to dubious PGA Tour decision: 'Blindsided'

The PGA's response to LIV Golf has not been without its issues.

You're flushing the toilet wrong: Scientist lifts lid on dirty secrets

A scientist attempts to clear the air on how bathroom habits impact overall cleanliness.

Country music star pulls Bud Light from bar over partnership with trans influencer

Country music singer John Rich said he pulled cases of Bud Light from his Nashville bar as part of a boycott against the brand for partnering with transgender activist Dylan...

Mom sends epic email to teacher about daughter missing school for Taylor Swift concert: 'No Bad Blood'

Karen Vladeck shared an email she sent to her daughter's teacher, explaining that she wouldn't be in school on April 24 due to The Eras Tour.

Today’s Iconic Moment in NY Sports: Mets play franchise’s first game

April 11, 1962: The New York Mets played their first game in franchise history. It was a road contest against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The Amazins’ would fall to St....

Elizabeth Holmes must start 11-year prison term two months after giving birth despite appeal

Elizabeth Holmes is slated to report to prison later this month while her case is under appeal.

Volcano erupts in Russian far east, carpeting villages in ash

One of Russia's most active volcanoes erupted on the far eastern Kamchatka peninsula on Tuesday, shooting a vast cloud of ash far into the sky that smothered villages and triggered...

‘Mad Max’ mom unleashes fury on bully | Crime Scene Reporting with Kevin Sheehan

This is the “mother” of all bully stories. Long Island mom Jennifer Nelson was charged with attempted murder after allegedly mowing down her son’s bully with her 2020 Honda Passport....

Walmart removes offensive shirt with hidden message

Walmart has removed a certain T-shirt from its stores after a customer noticed that the makers had accidentally emblazoned it with a very rude word.

Prada’s $3,650 dress mocked for resembling a ‘Travelodge towel,’ ‘spare curtain’

Prada's $3,650 mini dress is being mocked online, with many savagely comparing the frock to a towel or curtains.

' Why do you care so much?': Howard Stern 'dumbfounded' over Kid Rock and Travis Tritt's Bud Light protest

Howard Stern bashed singers Kid Rock and Travis Tritt for their response to TikTok star Dylan Mulvaney's partnership with Bud Light, saying he doesn't understand why either cares so much.

Queen said it was Harry, William’s 'duty' to fight in Afghanistan: general

Because William, 41, was "heir to the throne, the risk is too great" for him to go to war. However, Harry the "Spare" brother was allowed to fight.

Portland residents' views marred by homeless shacks in prime real estate

Homeless people have built ramshackle cabins across the Willamette River in in Portland, Oregon – creating an eyesore for residents in the upscale enclave, where the encampment sits on a...

An Adele super fan told us everything you need to know about her Vegas shows

Does Adele really bust out a t-shirt cannon at her shows? We'll never tell (actually keep reading to find out).

One in five US adults has had a family member killed by a gun: study

The troubling statistic included death by suicide, according to the official findings from the Kaiser Family Foundation.

How SC star dominated her way to being No. 1 WNBA Draft pick

Aliyah Boston's dominance continued at the 2023 WNBA Draft when the Fever selected her out of South Carolina with the No. overall pick on Monday.

How Phillies star got ejected with the team up 11 runs

It seems every time Nick Castellanos comes to bat, something eventful is bound to happen.

'We're going to find you': Sister of missing Minn. mom remains hopeful ahead of police update

New information in the investigation of missing Minnesota woman Madeline Kingsbury was expected to be released by police Tuesday, as her sister expresses hope she will be found safely.

Kliff Kingsbury lands a new job after Cardinals firing

Kingsbury will be working with quarterbacks in his new role at USC following his January firing from the Arizona Cardinals.

Florida pol apologizes for calling trans people 'demons' and 'mutants'

​A Republican lawmaker from Florida apologized for referring to transgender people as "demons" and "mutants" during a legislative hearing on Monday.

CNN boss admits Don Lemon is a 'lightning rod' after sexist rant, misogyny history

Licht was asked about Lemon during an appearance at a media conference hosted by the news startup Semafor.

Univ. of Louisville student investigated for air frying live baby chicks

The student allegedly claimed the chicks were robotic, but viewers didn’t buy the explanation.

Suspect nabbed in NYC smoke shop slay accused in another murder hours earlier: cops

The suspected gunman in the cold-blooded killing at a Harlem smoke shop was arrested Tuesday, accused of murdering another victim hours earlier and ID’d as having shot at cops two years ago. Messiah...

Photo shows Louisville bank gunman grinning beside co-worker who survived massacre

A photo from September shows Louisville bank gunman Connor Sturgeon happily posing with his colleagues during a volunteer program.

Bud Light distributors ‘spooked’ by backlash to Dylan Mulvaney partnership

Anheuser-Busch distributors in the South were "spooked" by the widespread backlash Bud Light received after teaming up with transgender social media star Dylan Mulvaney.

The 21 best gift ideas to toast a 21st birthday in 2023, from cupcakes to tech must-haves

These gifts are better than the cake (actually, they take the cake as some of our favorites).

Jimmy Kimmel calls Jeremy Renner the 'toughest Avenger': 'Forget Hemsworth'

Jeremy Renner made his first late-night appearance since his near-fatal snowplow accident in January.

Major AEW signing leaves Triple H with significant WWE question

There will be other opportunities, but for now, there remains a significant unchecked square on Triple H’s booking Bingo card.

Russia boasted UAE ties in leaked intelligence docs

The document alleges that the two nations had forged a new connection against the US and United Kingdom.

Casper just launched two mattress models that are cozy and ultra-affordable: Here's the 411

Feel-good prices + feel-good sleep = an add-to-cart-worthy purchase.

Meet Fedha, a Kuwaiti news outlet's new AI-generated presenter

Fedha, an AI-generated news anchor, made her debut on a Kuwaiti media outlet – virtually asking viewers for story suggestions.

Are younger teams the winners of MLB's rules changes while veterans try to keep up?

An early consequence of MLB’s slew of rules changes seems to be that older players are having a harder time adjusting to them.

Diss is CNN: Don Lemon shades Jon Stewart during apparent hot-mic moment

CNN’s Don Lemon appeared to dis Jon Stewart during a hot-mic moment -- saying the former “Daily Show” host has more “leeway” as a comedian following Stewart's tense exchange with...

Dems dealt yet another blow as congressman jumps ship, the third to switch to GOP in a month

Louisiana state Rep. Jeremy LaCombe is the third Democrat in less than a month to switch parties.

ChaosGPT tweets out plans to 'destroy humanity'

"I need to find the most destructive weapons available to humans, so that I can plan how to use them to achieve my goals."

F1 star pleads with fans to stop ‘ringing my bell’ after leaked address

"For the past few months, my home address has somehow become public, leading to people gathering beneath my apartment, ringing my bell, and asking for pictures and autographs," he wrote...

House GOP leader Elise Stefanik to launch 'battleground fund' to back NY Republicans

Rep. Elise Stefanik, who became the third-highest ranking Republican in the House as conference chair last year after Liz Cheney was deposed, has become a powerhouse fundraiser for the party.

Hundreds flee from wildfire in South Korean seaside city

More than 2,300 firefighters and 300 vehicles were dispatched to fight the blaze that started on a mountain in a central part of Gangneung, officials said.

Alec Baldwin to skip preliminary hearing in 'Rust' shooting case

Baldwin was due to appear in court for the two-week preliminary hearing, set to kick off on May 3.

Stanford DEI dean admits she didn't get response to students' heckling of conservative judge 'right'

Tirien Steinbach, the Stanford Law School's associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion, is currently on leave after she encouraged student protestors who disrupted federal Judge Stuart Kyle Duncan's visit.

Dear Abby: My boss is discriminating against me

Dear Abby advises a grocery store employee who feels he's being discriminated against, and a woman whose mother-in-law is addicted to gambling.

Ex-SF fire commissioner attacked by crowbar-wielding transient speaks out: ‘This is unacceptable’

Ex-commissioner Don Carmignani was assaulted by the homeless man on April 5 after he asked him and his two pals to move their encampment away from his mother's home in...

US, Philippines hold largest war drills near disputed waters

The annual drills by the longtime treaty allies called Balikatan — Tagalog for shoulder-to-shoulder — will run up to April 28 and involve more than 17,600 military personnel.

14-year-old cyclist killed by hit-and-run SUV driver in Queens

The teen was rushed to Harlem Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Two 17-year-olds shot, one fatally, at Bronx subway station

The shooting happened near the token booth on the mezzanine level of the Burke Avenue station that serves the 2 and 5 trains around 10 p.m., police and sources said.

SF Whole Foods closes a year after opening due to crime, drug use: report

The company said rampant drug use and growing crime lead to its decision, a city hall source told The Standard.

Ryan Lindgren joins elite Rangers company as Steven McDonald Award winner

Rangers fans named Ryan Lindgren as the 2022-23 Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award winner Monday night before the club faced the Sabres at Madison Square Garden

Rangers star's new level of 'confidence' propelling him to elite status

Jimmy Vesey has seen Chris Kreider from both sides now, returning following a three-year hiatus after playing the first three seasons of his career with No. 20 on Broadway.

16-year-old dies rescuing kids stuck in undercurrent in Florida

“The selflessness that it takes for someone to make such a sacrifice, to do so at only the age of 16, we’re so proud as parents how our son has...

Biden ‘more than comfortable’ with Belfast visit despite riots in Northern Ireland

President Biden is “very excited” about his upcoming visit to Northern Ireland despite recent violence in the region, including the firebombing of a police vehicle, a White House spokesman said...

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