July 10, 2021
Escaped NYC inmate taunted jailers with note left in cell: Sources
David Mordukhaev reportedly left a note on the wall of his cell prior to his escape from the Vernon C. Bain Correctional Facility in the Bronx, teasing "they didn't check...
VP Harris jokes 'maybe I don't say ‘no’ enough' to Biden
During an interview with Soledad O'Brien, Kamala Harris joked about the responsibilities she's had as vice president. She did, however add, that the tasks "are achievable."
Biden has to do more than threaten Putin to get Russia to call off its cyberdogs
While the Biden administration has called out Russia and Vladimir Putin for cyber attacks, they've still been an issue in the US. The Post writes Biden needs to quit talking...
Haiti's wounded first lady rips ‘gutless’ killers
Martine Moïse made her first statements since the slaying over her husband, Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. She spoke out against the killers and was thankful she is indeed alive.
Team USA stunned by Nigeria in pre-Olympic opener
This is not how USA Basketball expected to open its Olympic summer.
Pandemic’s tech ‘saviors’ face lefty-reg heat
The nation is recovering from a horrible pandemic, which big tech helped us survive and stock prices went up. But Charles Gasparino posits the head honchos aren't happy right now.
City probing death of Rikers Island inmate after guard left post
The city Department of Investigation, which looks into all jailhouse deaths, launched a probe after inmate Robert Jackson was found unresponsive in his cell June 30.
Man, 73, struck by delivery truck in Coney Island: Cops
On Saturday afternoon in Coney Island, the man was crossing Mermaid Avenue near West 33rd Street when he was struck. He's now in critical condition.
Ex-Marine accused of killing wife chooses jail over bail
Brian Earl Johnston is charged with murder and breaking a restraining order after he allegedly poured gasoline on Kelly Wilkinson and set her on fire in her backyard.
Gerrit Cole sticks it to Astros with 129-pitch shutout
Gerrit Cole finally stuck it to the Astros. The Yankees ace threw a 129-pitch complete game shutout to lead the Bombers to a 1-0 win Saturday night in Houston.
Harris slammed for saying voter-ID laws wouldn't work for rural voters
VP Kamala Harris was criticized Saturday for suggesting that rural Americans wouldn’t be able to comply with new voter-ID laws because they lack photocopying equipment.
Mets split another doubleheader
Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil propel Mets to a doubleheader split vs. the Pirates Saturday night against the Pirates.
What took so long for NYC DOE to address its dysfunction?
The Post asks why did it take a group of whistleblowers and a front-page story in The Post for the DOE to investigate what students and teachers sneeringly called “the...
Aaron Judge appears to take dig at Jose Altuve during home-run trot
After hitting a home run Aaron Judge took an apparent dig at Jose Altuve, who famously grabbed his jersey frantically after his walkoff homer in Game 6 of the ALCS...
Another Yankees outfielder headed to injured list
The Yankees placed Miguel Andujar on the 10-day injured list with a left wrist strain.
These fantasy baseball All-Stars came out of nowhere
The baseball season is about to reach the intermission of yet another roller-coaster year in which we have seen superstar players turn into superduds (hello, Francisco Lindor, Christian Yelich and...
Top Yankees reliever placed on IL
Jonathan Loaisiga, who has become an important high-leverage option, especially in the wake of Aroldis Chapman’s struggles, was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday.
Convicted conman accused of long history of swindling NYers out of homes
Joseph Makhani has a history of alleged real estate schemes that dates back to the 1990s. He was indicted this week by New York Attorney General Letitia James for stealing...
White spite: City principal 'conspired to oust Caucasian teachers'
The faculty of High School for Law and Public Service is rebelling against their principal, charging that she has “flagrantly but unsuccessfully attempted to divide our school by race.
Brit cop turned killer Wayne Couzens harbored dreams of stardom
Wayne Couzens, who pleaded guilty to the killing of Sarah Everard, had big dreams of stardom before his days of crime. He reportedly wanted to star in movies.
Why Yankees star hasn't been same since signing big deal
Entering Saturday’s game against the Astros at Minute Maid Park, the Yankees' LeMahieu had a slugging percentage of just .370.
Caught! Inmate who escaped NYC's floating barge prison in custody after manhunt
Escaped inmate David Mordukhaev has been captured, according to the NYPD.
Injured Mets pitcher takes huge step toward long-awaited debut
Luis Rojas couldn’t hide his excitement. His smile and optimistic outlook were obvious.
Pervy NYC parks worker exposes himself at playground while high on PCP: cops
The on-duty, uniformed worker told cops, "I'm high on PCP," after he was arrested for exposing himself last month in Fort Tryon Park in Inwood, according to a copy of...
MLB star needs season-ending surgery after crashing into outfield wall
Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. will have season-ending surgery to repair a completely torn ACL in his right knee after he was injured during Atlanta’s 5-4 win over the Miami...
Activist who vandalized Soho gallery wanted to protest Biden’s 'war crimes'
Rod Webber is now facing charges of assault, criminal mischief, attempted assault, making graffiti, and possession of graffiti instruments after vandalizing the gallery.
Struggling Mets starter done in by pitcher's homer in Game 1 loss
Marcus Stroman was close to All-Star material for most of the first half of this season, but his past three starts haven’t been all that pretty for the Mets.
Meet the social media influencer heading to space on Branson's rocket
"Astro-influencer" Kellie Gerardi will soon fulfill her dream of launching into space — in one of Richard Branson's rockets.
Ex-NY Times editor ousted for pro-Biden tweet calls herself 'biased journalist'
Lauren Wolfe —a freelance editor axed by the New York Times — proudly proclaimed herself "a biased journalist" in an essay published this week.
MTV's heyday: Beastie Boys sex show, Courtney Love beef & Van Halen coke binges
Inside the music channel's most debauched days — including an out-of-control Beastie Boys bash and a wasted Courtney Love picking a fight with Madonna.
‘I thought we were going to die,’ newsroom massacre survivor tells court
Anthony Messenger is one of six survivors who testified Friday.
When the Washington Football Team will finally get a new name
Keep the guesses coming on the next name for the Washington Football Team. Team president Jason Wright told The Washington Post that a new name and logo will be revealed...
Taliban make rapid gains in Afghanistan, raise fears of humanitarian crisis
The Taliban continue to gain territory in Afghanistan and stir international fears of a humanitarian crisis in the wake of the ongoing withdrawal by US and allied forces.
NFL linebacker charged with sexual contact with minor released by team
Barkevious Mingo was arrested earlier this week and charged with indecency with a child, sexual contact, according to various reports. The Falcons released him Saturday night.
Two NYC traffic agents assaulted — one with a BB gun — in separate incidents
A city traffic agent was shot with a BB gun while writing a summons in Queens and another was assaulted minutes earlier on the job in Manhattan, police said Saturday.
This Rangers trade bungle only looks worse now
As if the Rangers’ light return from the Lightning for Ryan McDonagh (and J.T. Miller) hadn’t been analyzed enough, along comes No. 27 with a Conn Smythe-worthy performance. But more...
Top Dem says kill filibuster to pass election law – or 'kiss the majority goodbye'
South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn, one of President Joe Biden's top congressional allies, is urging him to push for major changes to the Senate's filibuster rules.
NYC auto theft numbers going down a bad road
Car swipes have spiked 25 percent so far this year, with 4,473 thefts reported through July 4, compared to the same period in 2020 when there were 3,580, NYPD data...
The 'People's House' once more: Last layer of Capitol fencing removed
The inner ring of fencing around the Capitol was removed, more than six months after the Jan. 6 riot that led to its construction. House Sergeant at Arms William Walker...
New York's COVID-19 positivity rate ticks up — but is still under 1 percent
New York's COVID-19 positivity rate remains at less than 1 percent, although is rising slightly, according to new numbers released Saturday.
Richard Branson's daughter beams on Twitter as his space flight nears
A daughter who loves her father to infinity and beyond. Holly Branson showed her excitement on Twitter as her father Richard Branson gets ready for a trip to space this...
Wildfire spawns terrifying 'firenado' that can be seen on radar
A wildfire in Northern California spawned a terrifying "firenado" that could be seen on radar.
Need a passport? Travelers find they need to wait — and wait some more — for a slot
The State Department is still operating under some COVID-19 staffing restrictions.
NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Knicks grab a PG, Nets add center
The NBA Combine has come and gone. The NCAA withdrawal deadline has passed. The wait for the most hyped NBA draft in years has reached the home stretch. In less...
Eric Adams says DA candidate's views on crime fighting 'no different' than his
Speaking at Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network in Harlem, Democratic mayoral candidate Eric Adams said he has similar views on prosecuting crime as progressive DA candidate Alvin Bragg.
Poor pup violently dumped at Brooklyn storefront finds care with dog groomers
A person abandoned 11-year-old Whisky, a gray Shih Tzu-Terrier mix, outside of a groomer in North Park Slope earlier this week. The person listed as the dog's owner would not...
Former 49ers tight end dead at 49
Former San Francisco 49ers tight end Greg Clark died this week after battling a brain condition known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, his family announced. Clark was 49. No further details...
The Cubs witnessed another Steve Bartman moment
Where were these umpires when the Cubs –and vilified fan Steve Bartman – needed them in 2003? The Cubs benefited from a controversial judgement call at Wrigley Field on Friday, when...
How to watch UFC 264 McGregor vs. Poirier: Time, odds, fight card
This one should be fun. Conor McGregor (22-5) will face the UFC's No. 1 lightweight contender Dustin Poirier (27-6) in the main event at UFC 264 in Las Vegas, which airs exclusively...
Inside the elite NYPD unit cops call during the city's worst disasters
When things go very wrong in the five boroughs, it's the ESU team that other cops call for a hand, a highly trained force of 500 officers who can tackle...
Statue of Lewis & Clark and Sacagawea toppled after Confederate removals
Charlottesville followed up its removal of two Confederate statues Saturday with the toppling of a tribute to explorers Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Sacagawea.
Majority of Americans censor themselves with 59% saying it's 'out of control': study
Roughly two-thirds of Americans say they routinely or sometimes censor themselves in conversation, according to a new study.
Missing caddie, aging legend, and a hot Jon Rahm: The British Open's top storylines
We’ve been waiting two years for the British Open, which was canceled in 2020 because of COVID-19. The storylines in golf, however, have not taken a pause.
Defacing history: Vandals who damaged ancient petroglyphs sought by cops
Hawaiian police are searching for suspects who vandalized an ancient series of petroglyphs with a paintball gun earlier this week.
The members-only New York Society Library is the city's best-kept secret
The members-only library is New York’s oldest.
Best bet to make in Game 2 of Yankees-Astros series
The Yankees and Astros will combine for at least nine runs in Saturday night's game.
NBA curiously changed its tune amid ESPN drama
For some, “better late than never” is a sick joke. Late is the same as never. Last week, NBA commissioner Adam Silver issued an enough-is-enough declaration on the heels of...
Suicide bomb in Mogadishu kills nine in government convoy
A suicide bomb targeting a senior police official killed nine people in the Somali capital of Mogadishu on Saturday — the second deadly terrorist attack in the besieged city this...
Spears rules the radio as DJs back the 'Free Britney' movement
Z100's owners at IHeartMedia say Spears' music has been dominating their airwaves since her June 23 testimony.
Ronald Acuna nearly hit his Marlins boiling point after latest plunking
Ronald Acuna Jr. almost reached his Don Mattingly-level boiling point with the Marlins. Acuna, the Braves' slugging superstar, was hit by a pitch against the Marlins for the second straight...
Conor McGregor needs to do this to beat Dustin Poirier
The fight capital of the world hosts UFC 264 on Saturday night, with the Dustin Poirier versus Conor McGregor headliner ranks right up there with the best of them.
Squatter 'living like a pig' in Holocaust survivor's Hamptons home
Genya Markon has fighting words for the squatter who refuses to leave her family’s cherished Hampton Bays home.
'Toxic' war of words: Britney Spears' conservator slams father Jamie's claims
Jodi Montgomery also claimed in court papers that Jamie has spent "more than $2 million of his daughter's money" to defend himself.
Confederate statues removed in Charlottesville — four years after deadly rally
Charlottesville, Va. removed statues of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee and Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson on Saturday.
AOC vs. Hillary: Ohio race a proxy fight for future of Democratic party
Squad members are backing Nina Turner, a veteran of Bernie Sanders' 2020 campaign, while the establishment favors moderate Shontel Brown.
Making sense of Yankees' complicated draft reality: Sherman
The Yankees will select 20th on Sunday in the first round of the MLB draft. That ties for their fifth highest pick in the past 28 drafts.
Examining betting angles to these UFC undercard fights
Here's a look at some betting angles on Saturday night’s Conor McGregor-Dustin Poirier UFC 264 undercard.
Eric Adams' win in high-crime areas proves liberals are out of touch
If you listen to “progressives,” black and Hispanic New Yorkers ought to recoil over Adams’ positions.
Part of Fort Lauderdale airport evacuated after bomb threat
A Florida airport was partially evacuated early Saturday after a bomb threat, police said.
Ex-Giant can’t stop doing drills – even while wife is in labor
How is a nervous father supposed to stay calm in those moments before the pregnant mother’s contractions require her to start pushing?
Biden could use door-to-door vax effort to seize guns and bibles: congressman
Freshman GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn said President Biden's door-to-door vaccine initiative wouldn't just stop there and could eventually target guns and even Bibles.
Western states facing more blistering heat, fire danger
The low temperature overnight in Death Valley National Park in California was 102 degrees. That was a significant cool down from the mind-boggling 130 degrees measured there Friday.
'Absolutely disgraceful': Vets fear the worst for WTC beam left in Afghanistan
The beam had "WTC" and "9 11 01" melted into the steel with an acetylene torch.
NYPD searching for man accused of pummeling woman inside subway station
Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man accused of viciously assaulting a woman in a Queens subway station.
Yankees legend suing Hall of Fame in dispute over Mickey Mantle's bat
Joe Pepitone is suing the Baseball Hall of Fame for $1 million and ownership of the bat that his former Yankees teammate, Mickey Mantle, used to swat his 500th career home...
Death toll in Florida collapse rises as recovery workers battle storms
Recovery workers battled poor weather Saturday as they continued to search for the victims of the Florida building collapse.
Knicks legend dishes on future of New York basketball
Brooklyn native Mark Jackson has played for the Knicks and St. John’s. He has coached on the NBA sidelines with the Warriors. He has worked with a microphone for the...
Man hailed as national hero during election arrested for illegal voting
In Texas, it is illegal for those convicted of a felony to vote in an election until their sentence is completed, including probation and parole.
Pro wrestling star helping with Mexico's COVID-19 efforts
Professional wrestler Bandido will wrestle champion Rush for the Ring of Honor world title in the main event of the "Best in the World" pay-per-view on Sunday.
Ash Barty wins first Wimbledon title in three-set thriller
Top-ranked Ash Barty won her first Wimbledon title by beating Karolina Pliskova in three sets. Barty used a fast start to seize the momentum against a shaky Pliskova and then...
Trans women athletes have unfair advantage over those born female: testosterone
Testosterone from puberty gives trans women athletes a major advantage over those born female, argues Harvard biologist Carole Hooven in her new book.
Two people shot in NYC overnight
The wounded man was taken to Jacobi Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, cops said.
A $500,000 dispute turned Conor McGregor-Dustin Poirier feud nasty
A $500,000 donation, or lack of a donation, turned the respectful Connor McGregor-Dustin Poirier into a heated one. Just before the second fight between the two UFC stars, the duo...
How Danny Trejo’s criminal past helped him become a Hollywood star
How Danny Trejo’s criminal past helped him become a Hollywood star — and a fixer for Kiefer Sutherland.
Younger patients flooding hospitals amid new COVID surge
A resurgent coronavirus has resulted in a crush of young people flooding hospitals in Spain.
Yet another politician claims power in Haiti after president's assassination
Three people now claim to lead the island nation since President Jovenel Moïse was killed.
How Harlem rap star lived out basketball dream in Paris
Sheck Wes brought a childhood dream to life.
Inmate captured after daring escape from NYC's floating prison barge
Authorities are hunting for an inmate who escaped from a floating prison barge in The Bronx overnight, police said.
Inside the grisly practices of grave-robbing doctors
Author Sam Kean says these stories interested him more than those about common criminals.
Take the road team in this AL East showdown
The Blue Jays will beat the Rays on Saturday.
How a Minneapolis resident fought city’s decision to defund police — and won
Last year marked the second deadliest in the city’s history.
Washington setting drug prices would be a disaster for American health care
Many leading congressional Democrats are pushing a deeply flawed bill that will harm patients.
Why progressive women want to date men who act like conservatives
While some women balk at any hint of traditional male gender behavior, more lament the loss of chivalry.
This Yankee could be headed to the IL
Miguel Andujar sat out again Friday with a strained hand and wrist and manager Aaron Boone didn’t rule out a stint on the injured list.
Yankees get creative with their bullpen
Chad Green continued to dominate with a pair of scoreless innings in the seventh and eighth innings before Jonathan Loaisiga finished the game with a perfect ninth in the Yankees'...
Arkansas exceeds 1,000 new virus cases for third day in row
Arkansas added more than 1,000 coronavirus cases for the third day in a row Friday as the state topped the nation in new cases per capita.
Mets starter selected to All-Star Game for first time
Taijuan Walker, one of the unheralded linchpins of the first-place Mets, is going to the All-Star Game for the first time.
Udder madness: Thousands defy lockdown to gawk at tiny cow
Rani, a 23-month-old dwarf cow, has attracted throngs of fans and reporters since her small stature went viral on social media, according to Agence France-Presse.
Yankees veteran shows he still can come up big
Brett Gardner smoked a two-out, two-run double down the right-field line in the top of the fourth to give the Yankees a two-run lead over the Astros on the way...
Shohei Ohtani's latest homer simply jaw-dropping
Shohei Ohtani left jaws agape, teammates stunned and fans nearly 500 feet away from home plate ducking for cover.
Devils bring back defenseman
The New Jersey Devils re-signed restricted free agent defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler to a two-year contract worth $2,250,000 on Friday.
This Giants' Daniel Jones theory isn't as likely as it seems
Is “three” the new “two” when it comes to quarterback development?
Crazy video shows moment fairgoers rush to stop carnival ride from toppling over
Fairgoers at the National Cherry Festival in Michigan managed to stabilize the Magic Carpet ride on July 8, 2021 when it began to spin out of control with 10 people...
Clyburn: Adams win in NYC proves 'defund the police' Democrat is 'non-starter'
House Majority Whip James Clyburn says the "proof is in the pudding" following mayoral candidate Eric Adams' victory that calls to defund the police is a non-starter.
'You are just being played': Trump tells GOP to stop infrastructure talks
The compromise package -- which was announced by President Biden last month and is still being crafted into legislation -- includes $579 billion in new spending.
Olympic gold medalist reunited with missing dog
Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman posted the good news on social media, ending a six-day search when her dog, Mylo, ran off during a fireworks celebration in Boston.
Rancher pinned under ATV for two days survived with the beer necessities
Reynolds was rounding up cattle when his ATV flipped on July 4, 2021 according to him, he honked the ATV's horn until the battery died, but no one was in...
This may be the spark Yankees desperately need
This is the night and the weekend series that could change everything, and start making the Yankees whole again. Yeah, you can say that about any night and any series...