July 14, 2021

Housekeeper finds 2 men dead inside former Versace mansion in Miami Beach

Two men were found dead Wednesday inside a Miami Beach hotel that was formerly the home of late fashion designer Gianni Versace, police said.

Sentencing in college student's killing delayed amid bombshell claim

The man convicted of murdering Mollie Tibbetts will not face sentencing this week, a judge ruled Wednesday — after defense attorneys accused prosecutors of withholding evidence about a nearby sex...

Bucks even NBA Finals with thrilling comeback win

Khris Middleton drained a number of clutch buckets on the way to 40 points.

Giants taking big risk with offensive line experiment

Who among the Giants' offensive linemen can be regarded as solid, consistent and someone you do not have to worry about?

Cop in Daunte Wright shooting seeks to block cameras from court

The ex-Minnesota cop charged in the shooting death of Daunte Wright wants to ban cameras at her upcoming manslaughter trial.

House Democrat-led Jan. 6 select panel schedules first hearing

The select committee looking into the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the US Capitol will hold its first hearing July 27, Democratic leaders announced Wednesday.

Sorry, Joe, that's no Gettysburg address

President Joe Biden is leading the Democrats' efforts to spew offensive hyperboles on Republican election laws, without ever acknowledging that voting is as easy as never before, Dan McLaughlin of...

Britney Spears' freedom is at hand in amazing turn of events

In a move that augurs well for her freedom, a judge ruled Wednesday that Britney Spears can appoint her own lawyer.

Ex-Yankees pitcher dead at 74

Dick Tidrow, a former Yankees pitcher and longtime member of the San Francisco Giants' front office, has died. He was 74.

An erector and elector set of lies: Devine

It is a travesty that the FBI is now looking into Lego sets while arresting dozens of innocent Capitol rioters, Miranda Devine writes.

31 suspects busted in probe of online sexual predators

New Jersey authorities busted 31 men in a widespread investigation into online sexual predators and exploitation of children through social media and gaming apps.

Hero Army vet was shielding kids when struck by stray bullet in NYC

The innocent bystander who was shot Tuesday night after being caught in the crossfire in East Harlem is an Army veteran who was shielding children on the sidewalk with a...

Former college football player dead at 24

Jaquan Yulee, a former linebacker at Marshall University, died in a car crash on Tuesday night in Suffolk, Va.

Pence blasts Biden over China, says White House 'rolling over' to Beijing

Former Vice President Mike Pence ripped President Joe Biden Wednesday of "rolling over to Communist China" for supporting the World Health Organization and rejoining the Paris climate accord.

Where Jets stand in complicated talks with star

Trading Jamal Adams didn’t completely cure the Jets of a contract dispute with a star safety.

Vietnam vet dies after attempted robbery in Chicago parking lot

Keith Cooper was outside of his car in a Hyde Park strip mall near the University of Chicago when he was targeted by two suspects who demanded his property, police...

The Mets need even more from Pete Alonso

Pete Alonso's post-Home Run Derby form could be the key to the bottom-of-the-league offense finding its footing.

Why 'dynamic’ point guard may embrace Knicks trade

The Knicks are in the hunt for Cavaliers point guard Collin Sexton, and his former coach at Alabama, Avery Johnson, believes the 22-year-old speedster would light up Broadway. The Cavaliers...

Fotis Dulos' lawyers barred from speaking about murder case for 40 years

Attorneys for Fotis Dulos, the Connecticut man accused of killing his estranged wife Jennifer, will not be allowed to discuss his murder case for 40 years under a new legal...

Moderate Democrats call for 9/11-style commission to investigate COVID-19 origins

Members of the Blue Dog Coalition are calling on congressional leadership to move on legislation to create a 9/11-style commission to investigate the origins of COVID-19.

There is still hope for the Yankees

The 1978 Yankees provided baseball with one of its most memorable second halves. The 2021 squad is in better shape and primed for a run of its own.

MLB star's leave extended amid sexual assault allegations

Trevor Bauer won’t be returning to the mound any time soon as MLB continues to investigate sexual assault allegations against the Dodgers ace. 

The media just fooled themselves again on the odds for Biden's $6T spending agenda

Senate Democrats on Tuesday agreed to support a spending package worth $3.5 trillion. And because it’s a budget bill, it can elude the rules of the filibuster — just go...

'This is BS': Woman booted from cruise said positive COVID test was 'falsified'

Laura Angelo, 57, of the Bronx, live-streamed her own meltdown as she screamed at staffers who booted her from a Freedom of the Seas in Nassau, Bahamas on July 7.

Moulded, bumpy St. George's course is weakest in British Open rotation

St. George's is not the most aesthetically pleasing course, nor is it very forgiving. There's many reasons players tend to prefer others in the British Open rotation.

NYC man convicted in brutal kidnapping of girlfriend and 7-year-old son

Aquilino Torres, 27, was convicted on charges of kidnapping, kidnapping a minor and stalking for the sadistic crime. He faces up to life behind bars at his sentencing.

House Republicans demand answers about Biden family 'cash-grab'

A dozen Republican members of Congress demanded Wednesday that the White House turn over information related to the business interests of President Biden's family.

Ohtani, deGrom, struggling Yankees: MLB's biggest second-half storylines

Here are 10 second-half storylines that will keep your attention.

Hotel hurdle: de Blasio admin moves forward with 'dangerous' plan to curb hotel development

Mayor Bill de Blasio’s planning department is moving forward with a “dangerous” proposal pushed by a union backer that would stifle hotel development.

Naked woman gets stuck between two buildings in California

A naked woman got wedged between two buildings in California on Tuesday, prompting a bizarre two-hour emergency rescue, reports said.

Ex-Harris staffers 'publicly vindicated' after reports of toxic offices surface

Reports of an unhappy working environment in Vice President Kamala Harris' office are ringing a bell with former staffers, who have described similar experiences.

US and UK travel restrictions tear British ex-pats away from families

Brits in the US attempting to go see relatives say they feel like "a forgotten category" and "second class citizens."

Man wearing body armor with cache of guns stopped from entering LA court building

A man suited up in body armor and carrying loaded guns in his car was stopped by federal law enforcement while driving into a courthouse parking garage in downtown Los...

Judge nullifies Bob Baffert's NYRA suspension in drug scandal twist

A New York State federal judge nullified the suspension of legendary horse trainer Bob Baffert on Wednesday.

Cuban YouTuber says she's being taken into custody during interview

A popular Cuban YouTuber known as Dina Stars was taken away by security forces midway through a news interview, according to a report.

Alicia Vikander does everything in her new flick

Swedish actress Alicia Vikander is set to do everything from singing to speaking multiple languages in the new film, “Blue Bayou”, Cindy Adams writes.

Diana Richardson's hypocrisy shows how Andrew Cuomo may survive his scandals

If you wonder how Gov. Andrew Cuomo can possibly escape removal from office and perhaps even win re-election next year, consider Assemblywoman Diana Richardson (D-B’klyn). Richardson showed up at Cuomo’s...

Curtis Sliwa decries 'continued coronation' of mayoral rival Eric Adams

GOP mayoral nominee Curtis Sliwa blasted Democratic rival Eric Adams' victory lap -- after Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared the Brooklyn borough president the next mayor.

Letters to the Editor — July 15, 2021

The Issue: A 13-year-old alleged gang member who was killed in a drive-by shooting in The Bronx. It’s a sad shame that young black teens, especially a 13-year-old, are killed...

Hands off Chick-fil-A and other commentary

From the Left: Hands Off Chick-fil-A Assembly Democrats “are wrong to suggest that Chick-fil-A be essentially canceled, at least from public property in New York, for its political views and...

Why Cuba's youth are revolting now against the island's dictators

Something wondrous has happened in Cuba: For the very first time in the 62 years since the Castro dynasty turned the island into a totalitarian dystopia, Cubans have taken to...

Bid to take control from 'Pharma Bro' fails as he wins proxy battle from prison

A group of activist investors seeking to wrest control of Martin Shkreli's pharmaceutical company failed miserably this week -- with the "Pharma Bro" voting his shares from prison. But the...

NFL star threatened to 'kill himself': Listen to wife's harrowing 911 call

Ashley Moss, the wife of NFL star Richard Sherman, claimed her husband was threatening to kill himself in a call to 911 before his Wednesday arrest.

Pricey patty: World’s most expensive burger sells for $5,964

"I decided to create the world’s most expensive burger and donate the entire income to charity to do good for the society,” said its creator, restauranter Robbert Jan de Veen.

Accused 16-year-old Times Square shooter won't be tried as a juvenile, judge rules

Brooklyn teenager Avon Darden, accused of shooting a US Marine in Times Square last month, lost his bid to be tried as a juvenile, a judge ruled Wednesday.

More people die of cold: Media's heat-death climate obsession leads to lousy fixes

Cold deaths are rarely reported, because they don’t fit the current climate narrative. Each year, more than 100,000 people die from cold in the United States, and 13,000 in Canada...

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry working on Netflix animated series

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Archewell Productions announced Wednesday that the working title “Pearl” will be developed for the streaming service.

De Blasio's spending puts the Kardashians to shame and will hurt NYC long after he's gone

With one foot out the door, Mayor Bill de Blasio is setting up a nightmare budget crunch for Gotham’s next mayor — and trying to hide the damage in the...

'High-end' Yankees pick expected to be fast riser

The Yankees believe they could have another fast riser in their second-round pick from this year’s draft.

Border Patrol agent admits to accepting bribes from human smugglers

A Border Patrol agent pleaded guilty last week to accepting bribes in exchange for allowing human smugglers to sneak illegal immigrants across the US-Mexico border.

Child tax credit payments start going out today — here's what you need to know

American parents are in for a payday. The federal government will begin forking over monthly payments to millions of US families July 15 under President Biden’s controversial expanded child tax...

Kamala Harris compares 'courageous' Texas Democrats to Frederick Douglass

Vice President Kamala Harris likened a group of Texas Democrats who flew to DC on a private jet to avoid voting on a Republican election reform bill to abolitionist Frederick...

'She had everything, she had nothing': Behind Queen of Mean Leona Helmsley, a $5B estate and her dog Trouble

Sandor Frankel’s new book, “The Accidental Philanthropist: From a Bronx Stickball Lot to Manhattan Courtrooms and Steering Leona Helmsley’s Billions,” opens up the world of real estate mogul Leona Helmsley.

It's do-or-die time for Yankees in massive Red Sox series

There’s no soft opening to the second half of the season for the Yankees.

Star's USMNT call-up poses challenge for NYCFC

Over the weekend, James Sands took a major career step.

Sam Darnold showing 'dog mentality' with Panthers: teammate

One man's trash is another man's treasure.

Man says he beat teen with belt, left him to die in NYC bathtub

A man is behind bars after he allegedly beat a teenager with a belt at least 50 times and left him to drown in an Upper West Side bathtub.

Looting, unrest continues for sixth straight day in South Africa

Riots, looting and unbridled unrest continued for a sixth straight day in South Africa Wednesday, claiming nearly 100 lives.

Muslim workers forced to trim beards at Mount Sinai Hospital for mask 'fitting,' suit alleges

Manhattan's Mount Sinai Hospital discriminated against three Muslim maintenance workers by requiring that they cut their beards to pass "fit testing" for N95 safety masks.

85-year-old woman fatally struck by tow truck in NYC

The woman was hit just before 2 p.m. as she crossed E. 17th St. near Broadway midblock, according to the NYPD.

Inside Anthony Bourdain's 'manic' final days and public 'humiliation'

“There’s no happy ending," the famous chef — who committed suicide in 2018— eerily says in the new documentary, "Roadrunner."

Cops seek suspect in fatal Harlem block party shooting

The NYPD released images on Wednesday of a suspect wanted for questioning in the fatal shooting of a 31-year-old Tamel Jackson-Breland at a Harlem block party.

Judge approves sale of Florida building collapse site

A Florida judge on Wednesday approved the sale of the site of the deadly collapse of a beachfront condo building, with the proceeds to compensate victims and their families.

Kelly Klein drops $16M on tiny Hamptons cottage

A two-bedroom cottage in Sag Harbor that is just 600 square feet sold for an eye-boggling $15.9 million. The buyer is the philanthropic photographer and potter Kelly Klein, ex-wife of...

Texas pol dumped Microsoft stock before Pentagon nixed $10B contract

A congressman who supervises the Defense Department's tech spending dumped up to $250,000 worth of Microsoft stock two weeks before the Pentagon revealed it was canceling a $10 billion contract...

14 living people are related to Leonardo da Vinci: study

A handful of people alive today can truthfully say they’re related to da Vinci.

Nurse of COVID-19 ‘patient zero’ settles suit against New York hospital

Crishila Livacarri sued NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital in May 2020, claiming that healthcare workers there “were offered up as sacrificial lambs to be slaughtered by the COVID-19 virus.

Man shot dead in Brooklyn — not far from Cuomo, Adams gun violence presser

A man was fatally shot in daylight Wednesday afternoon on a Brooklyn street corner — just over a mile from an event at which Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams...

Eagles already questioning new coach: Ex-NFLer

The turmoil never stops with the Philadelphia Eagles.

7-year-old killed in freak elevator accident in North Carolina vacation home

A 7-year-old boy was killed in a freak elevator accident inside a home his family was renting on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, officials said. The child was pinned between the...

NYC morning rush still plagued by MTA's archaic, faulty signal system

Signal malfunctions caused subway delays on four out of every five mornings in the first half of 2021, according to a new report.

Twitter ditching 'Fleets' feature, says few people used it

Similar to Snapchat and Instagram’s “story” features, Fleets allow users to create posts that appeared in a bar at the top of the Twitter timeline and were automatically deleted after...

FBI badly bungled sex abuse case against Larry Nassar: watchdog

The FBI made numerous serious errors and didn't treat the case with the “utmost seriousness,” the Justice Department's inspector general said Wednesday.

MTV bringing back hit TV series 'Cribs' 20 years later

Your favorite childhood real estate show is back!

PFL won't be at Hulu Theater at MSG in '21 for traditional NYE championship event

When PFL does return on Aug. 13 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in Hollywood, Fla., it will be with the centerpiece welterweight semifinals in the mix.

Surprising starter has earned his Mets stay

Nobody could've expected Tylor Megill to not only reach the major leagues in June, but emerge as a key part of the starting rotation.

Police bodycam video casts doubt on lawmaker's 'driving while black' claim

Released police bodycam footage contradicts a Minnesota lawmaker's claim that he was pulled over and ticketed by cops for "driving while black."

California school districts approves $40M mandatory 'ethnic studies' course based on critical race theory

A small school district has become the first in California to enforce mandatory "ethnic studies" lessons based on critical race theory -- setting aside $40 million to implement it.

More than a dozen people injured in DC Metro bus crash

The crash unfolded around in Washington D.C.'s Fort Totten neighborhood, the northeast side of the city, the DC's Fire and EMS said.

Two sets of twins find true love with each other — and live together

Call it the ultimate case of twinning. Two sets of identical siblings – Venessa and Kerissa D’Arpino plus Lucas and Jacob Sealby – are not only dating one another, but...

Lakers connected to two intriguing names with crucial offseason ahead

This offseason will be the Lakers' chance to rebuild a championship roster.

At least 8 hurt in 5 separate NYC shootings overnight: cops

At least eight people were hurt in five separate shootings across the city overnight, according to cops. 

'Smaller version of Disney': Mega-waterpark set to open on Long Island

A giant water park with indoor surfing, rock climbing and something called the "Ninja Warrior" obstacle course is slated to open on Long Island by late fall.

Disturbing video shows trio attack men with cinder block, plastic crate in the Bronx

A trio ganged up on two men in the Bronx -- striking one with a cinder block and another with a plastic crate -- in a shocking video before robbing...

Former teacher who sent X-rated emails to student, sought to 'drink her blood' gets 10 years

Marc Sherman Allison, a former orchestra teacher at Cain Middle School in Rockwall, received the maximum sentence Thursday after pleading guilty to online solicitation of a minor.

Biden looking to set up 'red phone' to China: report

The Biden administration is looking at the possibility of setting up an emergency direct hotline between the US and China, a new report alleges.

Biden plans to continue Iran nuclear talks after plot exposed to kidnap US reporter

Jen Psaki said the Biden administration will continue talks aimed at forging a new Iran nuclear deal -- despite authorities announcing Iran schemed to kidnap a US-based journalist.

Harry Styles releases more 'Love On Tour' dates after long delay

The "Watermelon Sugar" singer wants fans to know that he was working hard to get all of the COVID-19 disrupted dates rebooked.

'Politics is politics': Lawmaker who called for Cuomo to quit defends joint appearance

Assemblywoman Diana Richardson said, "I’m here today with the governor because politics is politics, business is business," when asked about her contradictory actions.

Worrying details of NFL star's arrest emerge as wife speaks out

Richard Sherman's Wednesday arrest in Seattle included a police K9 unit.

Apple weather app refuses to show the temperature as 69 degrees

It may be 70 degrees and then drop to 68, but users can be sure that, whatever the weather, it will never be 69 degrees.

Patrick Mahomes explains his passing shot at rival quarterback

Patrick Mahomes is backtracking on his recent comments about Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. During the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament this past weekend in Lake Tahoe, a fan advised...

White House welcomes UN probe of 'racism' in the US

The United Nations has been formally invited by the Biden administration to investigate "the scourge of racism, racial discrimination, and xenophobia" in the US, according to Antony Blinken.

Purdue transfer is already making a big St. John's impression

After the two mainstays -- Posh Alexander and Julian Champagnie -- Purdue transfer Aaron Wheeler was easily the most impressive Johnnie on this day.

NYPD Detective Steven Litwin retires after 40 years on job

NYPD Det. Steven Litwin has gone to Texas, Austria and everywhere in between to get his man -- and he's relished every second.

Paulina Gretzky uses Lady Gaga to mock her 'wedding vision'

The model took to Instagram stories to share a meme with her bridesmaids that included a famous quote by the Grammy-winning singer.

Adams vows to get tough on crime: 'We have thrown up our hands and we have surrendered our city'

Adams warned that the Big Apple was turning into a free-for-all.

Britain would work with Taliban if they take Afghan government

Britain has said it will work with the Taliban if it takes back power in Afghanistan, even as the group is reportedly barring women from leaving home alone and forcing...

Delta posts $652 million profit in 2Q, boosted by federal aid

Delta Air Lines reported its first quarterly profit since the pandemic devastated the airline industry more than a year ago, as hordes of vacation travelers and money from US taxpayers...

Queens man gets 3 years in prison for fatally shoving elderly landlord down stairs

Alex Garces was caught on video by a Ring doorbell camera pushing Edgar Moncayo, 71, so hard down the front stairs that he slammed his head on the sidewalk in...

Nearly 2M Americans have turned down jobs due to unemployment benefits: poll

More than 1.8 million unemployed Americans have turned down jobs over the course of the pandemic because of the generosity of unemployment insurance benefits, according to a poll by Morning...

Nicolas Cage no longer playing Joe Exotic in Amazon ‘Tiger King’ show

"They felt at one point that it was lightning in a bottle, but that point has since faded into the distance and it’s no longer relevant," Cage said about lessened...

Spelling Bee champ shows hoop skills on 'Live with Kelly and Ryan'

Zaila Avant-garde is becoming a household name for more than spelling.

GOP Rep takes aim at 'The Squad' over 'ridiculous' calls to defund immigration enforcement

Freshman Rep. Lisa McClain is taking aim at progressive members’ calls to reduce funding for immigration enforcement agencies, calling the idea “ridiculous and appalling."

Dog groomer's autocorrect fail results in morbid text to terrified owner

A dog owner feared the worst after an autocorrect fail resulted in her receiving a shockingly morbid text from her pet groomer.

Singapore unveils one of the world's biggest floating solar panel farms

The solar farm could help to reduce carbon emissions by about 32 kilotonnes annually, comparable to taking 7,000 cars off the roads.

Joe Rogan has very strong feelings on sprinter's Olympic weed ban

The comedian, podcaster, and UFC color commentator thinks that the Olympics are "100 percent horses--t," for not allowing Richardson to compete.

Dozens of weed-munching goats set free in UWS park — no kidding!

Five of the goats will hoof it around the park on duty all summer long.

SpaceX fascination becomes cancer therapy for retired Texas teacher

Retired teacher and cancer survivor dedicates his life to documenting SpaceX’s mission to Mars.

Judge orders NJ man who hurled racial slurs at neighbors to remain jailed

A white New Jersey man caught on camera hurling racial slurs at his black neighbors was ordered held in jail Wednesday until his trial at the end of August.

Olivia Rodrigo meets Biden and Fauci, will aid youth COVID vaccine campaign

Pop superstar Olivia Rodrigo met with President Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci as part of a campaign to tell young Americans that getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is "good 4 u."

Inside Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones' luxurious $21.5M NYC pad

Made up of four bedrooms and six bathrooms, the unit occupies the entire front of the historic 1908 Central Park West building with unobstructed park views. 

Bronx man slashed in broad daylight after argument over money: NYPD

The 61-year-old victim got into a spat over money with two men who he knew from the neighborhood

LeBron James freaks out watching son's game on TV: 'What the f--k!'

LeBron James couldn't help but let an F-bomb fly while watching son Bronny Jr.'s basketball game from his L.A. home.

Lionel Messi drama ends with him taking massive pay cut

Lionel Messi and FC Barcelona have agreed to a five-year contract that will keep the Argentinian in Spain.

Wild video shows employee at Queens store jump counter in attempt to stop crooks

A Queens cell phone store employee jumped over the counter to stop a trio of crooks -- and ended up getting robbed himself, according to cops and surveillance video.

An inflation hedge? Bitcoin continues to slide as costs soar

Crypto enthusiasts have argued that Bitcoin protects holders from a weakening US dollar — but it isn't "behaving like an inflation hedge anymore."

White House announces plan to evacuate Afghans who helped US

The Biden administration on Wednesday announced plans to evacuate Afghanistan citizens who assisted US troops in fighting the Taliban, dubbing the mission Operation Allies Refuge.

Smells fishy: Are frantic, jumping salmon high on cocaine?

Upon investigation, analysis detected cocaine and a cocaine degradation product in a running stream at a salmon farm in Germany.

Cuba will face 'horrific bloodbath' if Biden doesn't respond: Rubio

Sen. Marco Rubio criticized the US response to widespread protests on the Communist island as "weak" and urged the US to take action.

Connecticut man who 'accidentally' shot wife now charged with murder

Police said Tuesday that Albert Kokoth’s claims of accidentally shooting his wife were “not supported” after a coroner ruled Margaret Kokoth was wounded twice by the gunfire.

Short seller accuses Oatly of overstating revenues and profit margins

Oatly is allegedly bamboozling its investors, overstating revenues and profits even as it loses market share, according to an explosive report by a short seller. The Swedish maker of oat-based...

Retired Ukraine police attempt to storm parliament

The demonstration took place a day after the unexpected resignation of the interior minister, who had run the police force since 2014 and offered no public explanation for his decision...

Disturbing video shows delivery driver messing with NYPD food order

A DoorDash driver's next run may be from the law after social-media video showed him digging his bare hands into a Chipotle order meant for a Brooklyn cop.

Yankees' uber prospect has huge first game after promotion

The 18-year-old earned a promotion to the Low-A Tampa Tarpons Tuesday following only seven games with the Rookie level Florida Complex League Yankees.

MLB star's model girlfriend announces pregnancy with baby bump photo

The Dodgers star and girlfriend Chase Carter are expecting a child together.

Florida mom who tried to 'baptize' neighbors arrested in daughters' deaths

Tinessa Hogan, 36, was busted late Tuesday on two counts of first-degree murder.

City Hall quietly overrides Stringer's veto of shady de Blasio donor bailout

City Comptroller Scott Stringer attempted to block an $890 million contract for the takeover of a school bus operator once owned by a major donor to Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Uplifting! 78 -year-old grandma enters wild weight competition

Linda Patterson, from Albuquerque, NM, will compete in her first powerlifting competition at the age of 78. She told KOAT that she began her fitness journey to keep up with...

Video: NFL player caught vomiting on the road as his teammate gets arrested

Former first-round pick Mike Hughes was captured on video throwing up all over former Minnesota Vikings teammate Jayron Kearse’s Mercedes during an arrest back in 2019. TMZ Sports obtained the police video this week...

Ex-NYPD cop charged in son's freezing death will face damning video evidence at trial

Long Island prosecutors claim the video, taken from inside the house, prove the ex-officer and his former fiancée abused 8-year-old Thomas.

The ratings for the NBA Finals are shocking

Compared to the 2019 Finals between the Raptors and Warriors, the numbers are suffering.

COVID-19 infects about 100 vaccinated crewmembers on HMS Queen Elizabeth: report

Cases were discovered during routine testing.

Israeli documentary filmmakers arrested in Nigeria: report

A trio of Israeli filmmakers shooting a documentary in Nigeria about obscure Jewish communities were arrested after they allegedly came into contact with antigovernment separatists.

Sega sued for $5M over allegedly 'rigged' arcade game

A class-action lawsuit has alleged that entertainment behemoth Sega "rigged" one of its arcade games, Key Master, so that it can only be won after a certain number of players...

All-Star was stressed about embarrassing Aaron Judge moment

Freddie Freeman doesn't often find himself looking up at anybody. But the Braves first baseman, who stands at nearly 6-foot-5, knew it could happen during the MLB All-Star Game on...

Watch security guard scare off armed robbers at Manhattan Dior store

When the guard confronted them, they bolted from the store, taking nothing.

Planes dump water on Siberian wildfires as residents plead for help

MOSCOW, July 13 - Russia's army sent firefighting planes on Tuesday to battle huge wildfires that have blanketed Siberian towns in thick smoke as residents complain of being suffocated in...

TikTok star boasts he tricked women into unprotected sex because he's 'sterile'

19-year-old Spanish influencer Naim Darrechi, who has 26 million followers on TikTok, has reportedly sparked outrage by saying he avoids using condoms by telling his sexual partners he’s sterile.

HIIT training is the key to meeting your fat-loss goals this summer

Research suggests HIIT (high-intensity interval training) workouts are one piece of the fitness puzzle that could help you get your metabolism revved up and finally burn stubborn fat that’s been...

Schumer rolls out pot legalization bill despite Biden opposition

The bill would remove the drug from the Controlled Substance Act and put the Food and Drug Administration in charge of regulation.

How Jamaica’s top resorts are luring back tourists

These days, even fully vaccinated travelers landing at Montego Bay will find themselves tested (prior to arrival) and locked away in a “resilient corridor,” where touristic travel is approved.

Fitness influencer dies after botched operation to fix constant sweating

The endorsement stunt went horrifically awry when she suffered from cardiac arrest after being anesthetized. Mena died shortly thereafter when the clinic's employees were unable to revive her via CPR.

George W. Bush criticizes Afghanistan withdrawal, fears for women

Former President George W. Bush criticized the withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan, saying he fears that women in the country will “suffer unspeakable harm” at the hands of the...

Long Island camp bus driver charged with DWI after crashes with kids on board

Diane Juergens, 61, was arrested Tuesday afternoon and charged with aggravated DWI, leaving the scene of an accident and endangering the welfare of a child.

British Open picks: Struggling star will be in hunt

Rickie Fowler is one of Mark Cannizzaro's five picks to be in the hunt at this week's British Open at Royal St. Georges Golf Course.

Closed border: Cuban and Haitian boat refugees warned against traveling to US

Alejandro Mayorkas said that the Coast Guard is monitoring the waters around Florida and Puerto Rico for refugees trying to enter the US by boat.

UFO or building? Woman mistakes tower for alien spaceship

"The UFO is literally landing behind me!" Watch the hilarious moment a TikTok user in Forest Lake, Minnesota, thought a looming white building was her alien abductors. "Oh, my God,...

Vax of life: Here's how many lives have been saved in NYC by COVID shots

COVID-19 vaccinations prevented 8,300 deaths in New York City, as just 1.1 percent of positive cases in the first six months of 2021 came from immunized people, numbers released by...

This flying camera can take all the hands-free selfies you want

Get creative with your selfies and give this flying camera a try! 

LeBron James' SpringHill in early deal talks with Nike and others: report

LeBron James' entertainment company, SpringHill, is in early talks with Nike and other bidders about a sale, according to a report.

NFL Pro Bowler arrested on burglary domestic violence charge

Five-time NFL Pro Bowler Richard Sherman was arrested and booked for "burglary domestic violence" in Seattle Wednesday morning.

Upgrade your skincare routine with over 70% off this Mini Glow tool

Give your skin a boost with this Mini Glow skincare tool. 

Miami mayor urges Biden to consider airstrikes against Cuba's Communist regime

Since protests broke out in Cuba at the weekend, thousands have also taken to the streets of Florida.

Witnesses claim George Floyd mural was destroyed -- by lightning

A large mural of George Floyd collapsed in Ohio, but there were conflicting accounts about whether the cause was a lightning strike or structural issues.

Death toll rises in South Africa as calls to end violence go unheard

The unrest, the worst in South Africa for years, has wrecked hundreds of businesses and disrupted hospitals struggling to cope with a third wave of COVID-19 and forced the closure...

An 'Office' he could refuse: Why Gandolfini was paid millions to turn down sitcom role

The "Sopranos" star had been offered a role to replace the character Michael Scott as branch manager of Dunder Mifflin on "The Office" following Steve Carell's departure from the NBC...

Facebook wants FTC chair to recuse herself from antitrust probe

Facebook asked the Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday to recuse Chair Lina Khan from any antitrust actions against the company, arguing that her history of criticizing big tech companies means...

Biden meets with host of lawmakers to push infrastructure proposal

Biden will meet for lunch with the Senate Democratic caucus on Capitol Hill before welcoming a bipartisan group of governors and mayors to the White House.

Fed's Powell assures that inflation will pass as Wall Street frets

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stuck to his position that inflation is temporary even as new data stoked concerns among Wall Street big wigs that higher prices could be here...

Florida man who found lotto ticket while cleaning shares plan for winnings

A Florida man who won $1 million from a winning lottery ticket he found cleaning his house vowed Wednesday to spend the dough in a "responsible" manner.

Florida man tried to blame BLM in foiled murder-for-hire plot: feds

Daniel Slater admitted Friday that he plotted to kill his 22-year-old ex-girlfriend and her husband, meeting with an associate from May through June 2020 who agreed to carry out the...

St. Louis County urges masks regardless of vaccination status

The official guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has remained that vaccinated individuals do not need to wear a mask while indoors, or while in large...

Rapper charged with golf pro's murder knew other victims through drug deal: report

Police found two other men -- Henry Valdez, 46, and Paul Pierson, 76 — shot dead and stashed in the back of a truck on the Atlanta-area Pinetree Country Club...

What leaked ESPN memo reveals about 'complicated' Maria Taylor-Rachel Nichols mess

ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro has emerged amid the Rachel Nichols-Maria Taylor spectacle.

Megyn Kelly says the media has overblown Capitol riot

Kelly criticized her former peers on network news for lacking "nuance" in their coverage of the event.

Tinashe drops sexy music video for new single 'Bouncin'

The 28-year-old artist was truly bouncin' as she showed off her choreography skills on a mini trampoline.

Man nearly strangles his penis to death with rubber bands

His wife revealed that he had wrapped his genitals in rubber bands and refused to remove them for three days.

'I am a phantom parasite': John McAfee’s widow releases suicide note she says is fake

The widow of John McAfee has released the tech tycoon’s supposed suicide note, in which he described himself as a “parasite” whose “future does not exist” – but she cast...

Harry Styles' surprise 'Love On Tour' dates have fans freaking out

There has been no official announcement on the status of Love On Tour — and some disgruntled fans are giving Harry hell about it.

The incredible 24-year journey a father went on to find his abducted son

A dad in China has finally been reunited with his abducted son after 24 years of searching across the country and handing out missing-person flyers.

Unsuspecting pitcher cursed so much during hot-mic All-Star moment

The eccentric Australian is known for his unique personality, and he showcased it during the ninth inning.

US overdose deaths soar to grim new record during pandemic

That estimate far eclipses the high of about 72,000 drug overdose deaths reached the previous year and amounts to a 29% increase.

Olympic athletes to put on own medals at Tokyo ceremonies

The “very significant change” to traditional medal ceremonies in the 339 events was revealed Wednesday by International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach.

Oregon heat wave victims older, lived alone, had no AC

Initial tallies show that heat was likely the cause of death for 71 residents of Multnomah County, home to Oregon’s largest city.

Brazilian president hospitalized — for hiccups

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was reportedly hospitalized Wednesday due to persistent hiccups -- the latest health scare for the leader who was stabbed in the stomach on the campaign trail...

Man miraculously survives being shot four times during Bronx carjacking

A man miraculously survived after a group of gunmen on dirt bikes shot him four times in the head during a Bronx carjacking early Wednesday, cops said.

Licking our wounds with no games on the docket

Good news for Naomi Osaka. A Barbie Doll modeled after the tennis star sold out just hours after it was released on Monday. Osaka, who suffers from anxiety when she...

Health official: 7 Mississippi kids in ICU battling COVID-19, with 2 on life support

Seven children in Mississippi are in the hospital fighting for their lives with COVID-19 -- with two of them on life support, the state's top health official said.

Here's the real moment Conor McGregor suffered broken leg, viral video claims

It was originally believe the Irish MMA star lost the fight when he stepped back to dodge a punch and dislocated his tibia. However, a viral video points to a...

Russian cyber gang blamed for global ransomware attack mysteriously vanishes

The sudden outage came just days after President Joe Biden said he pressed Russian President Vladimir Putin to act against hackers.

Gun company ripped after making Lego-encased firearm

A Utah-based gun manufacturer is taking heat for its customized kit that encases a handgun in Lego bricks, putting a weapon that looks like a toy in the hands of...

Stinky situation: Doctor harassed by flight attendant for disposing of her baby's diaper

A Seattle doctor claimed she was harassed by a flight attendant for throwing out her baby’s dirty diaper in the toilet’s trash bin -- and later placed on a no-fly...

Everyone hates MLB's 'grotesque' All-Star uniforms

A swing and a miss. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has been known for making decisions fans hate, most recently seven-inning doubleheaders and a man on second base during extra innings,...

The Week 1 NFL game you should be betting right now

Football! You remember this sport, don’t you? Well, it’s almost back.

Former Nickelodeon actress in tears after 'hate' for dance video critique

In a tearful apology, the actor said she was "learning every day, as I think everybody is."

Haiti seeks five armed fugitives as assassination probe deepens

Authorities are investigating the Moïse killing with help from Colombia's government.

Shots rang out near Times Square overnight, cops say

Shots rang out on a Times Square street early Wednesday just weeks after an innocent tourist was shot blocks away, cops said. There was no immediate information on what led...

The free-agency gamble at center of Jets strength

As the Jets get closer to training camp, I am examining the roster and giving you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on the list,...

Take a look at these golfers in the British Open

Outside the favorite Jon Rahm, here are some other golfers to watch in this week's British Open.

Here's why Popeyes is stockpiling chicken ahead of its nuggets debut

Fast-food giant Popeyes has been stashing chicken for months to ensure it has a healthy reserve of poultry ahead of the debut of its new nuggets later this month.

Fashion CEO found sexual freedom after leaving Orthodox life

Netflix's "My Unorthodox Life" star: "The first orgasm I had was at age 35 — with a vibrator, after 16 years of marriage. I never heard of an orgasm, let...

Texas gov says Biden, Dems spreading voting bill 'misinformation'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is calling on President Biden to stop denouncing and spreading "misinformation" about a sweeping election reform bill backed by Lone Star State Republicans.

Happier than a pig in ship: Dictator enjoys revamped party boat as nation suffers

The 260-foot-long vessel, which also features a multistory lounge, was confirmed to be docked at the site on Monday for the first time since 2019, according to the news outlet,...

Plus-size travelers speak out about flying while fat

When seeking a first-class adventure, plus-size travelers are often treated like second-class citizens.  “Airlines and resorts roll out the red carpet for people with traditional bodies,” full-figured fashion influencer Stephanie...

Supermarket mogul, others set to bring baseball back to Staten Island

Staten Island baseball is back! The Post has learned that a group, that includes Gristedes mogul John Catsimatidis, is set to start a new team that will play out of...

Tourists barely survive terrifying canyon swing fail

Two women nearly plunged to their death during a dangerous swing accident at Sulak Canyon in Dagestan, Russia. When one of the cables snapped, the duo fell and landed on...

Pope Francis seen leaving hospital 10 days after surgery

Witness reports claim Pope Francis left Rome's Gemelli Polytechnic hospital on Wednesday, 10 days removed from a scheduled intestinal procedure.

At least 13 dead after bus carrying construction workers falls into ravine

The incident happened on a wet road following an overnight rain but Pakistani officials were still investigating and the Chinese Embassy said in a statement the bus was attacked.

Wildfires rage across Western US

Blazes in Oregon and Washington were among nearly 60 large, active wildfires that have destroyed homes and burned through close to a million acres in a dozen states.

MLB All-Star Game 2021

The American League defeated the National League at Coors Field, 5-2, for an eighth straight victory in the MLB All-Star Game.

Search ends in hotel collapse that killed 17 people

The death toll in the collapse of a hotel in eastern China was raised to 17 Wednesday as authorities ended the search and rescue mission.

Innocent bystander struck by stray bullet in NYC shooting

The victim was shot in the upper torso by a man who opened fire during an argument with a group of people on Fifth Avenue and East 118th Street.

Ralph Lauren unveils 'cool' Olympics 2021 Opening Ceremony uniforms

The Ralph Lauren-designed jackets for Team USA contain a cutting-edge personal cooling system that can regulate body temperature in oppressive heat -- essentially acting as a wearable air-conditioning unit.

NBA star has knee surgery, could miss part of 2021-22 season

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard faces a lengthy injury layoff after undergoing surgery to repair torn knee ligaments, the team said Tuesday.

Three men injured in Brooklyn shooting

One of the men, 30, was struck in both legs. Another victim, 36, was hit in the hand and a 21-year-old man was shot in the thigh. All three suffered...

Graham cracks Biden on Cuba protests: 'Like a deer in the headlights'

President Biden is "like a deer in the headlights when it comes to standing up to oppression," Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) claimed Tuesday night while discussing the ongoing unrest in...

Judge pauses NYC's push to evict homeless from hotels

A federal judge ruled the Department of Homeless Services must stop moving thousands of homeless from living in emergency hotel shelters amid accusations of violating the rights of people with...