May 16, 2022

Yankees slugger breaks home run drought amid slump

Prior to the game, Aaron Boone said he thought Rizzo’s swing was coming back after it was “a little off ... for a week leading up to that.” 

PGA Championship a 'special' homecoming for this golfer

Gooch put himself in this position by winning the 2021 RSM Classic, his first PGA Tour victory and a win that qualified him for all four major championships this year.

Rangers not ruling out second-round return for critical forward

The Rangers miss Goodrow on their forecheck and on the penalty kill.

WWE stars walk out on 'Monday Night Raw' over issues with planned match

Sasha Banks pulled the plug on Boss Time on “Monday Night Raw” – literally.

Slain Queens mom remembered as devoted parent and avid traveler

Slain Queens mom Orsolya Gaal was remembered by family as “the most beautiful person” who was a devoted parent and avid world traveler.

It's 'Bruising' day for Johnny Depp, Heard releases troubling photos

“This is my face after Johnny threw a phone at it,” Heard, testified about the aftermath of the alleged brawl with Depp.

Catcher's first homer of season sparks Yankees' win

What a difference a month makes. 

Bad blood looms over this Mets series

The rain washed away Monday’s showdown between the Mets and Cardinals, but it remains to be seen whether tensions will also be cooled off since the last time the teams...

MTA unveils 'stunning' $30M staircase at Times Square subway station

Taxpayers and riders are on the hook for the $30 million cost of the staircase, street-level canopy, turnstile area, 18 new surveillance cameras and a mosaic.

This golfer is still easy to root for amid fall from top of the sport

Fowler has been lost in the woods for some two years now. Not literally in the woods. Figuratively.

Former partner, FBI agent to testify against ex-Clinton campaign lawyer

Hillary Clinton's top campaign lawyer will be among the first witnesses against a former colleague who's charged with lying to the FBI.

Michael K. Williams' nephew on shock of finding his body: 'He’s gone. He's cold'

Michael K. Williams' nephew, Dominic Dupont, will open up about finding his dead uncle's body Wednesday on "Red Table Talk." In a preview of the interview, Dupont tells hosts Jada...

Nestor Cortes faces a different kind of roadblock now

Nobody should be judged by their worst teenage days, but Cortes did this to himself. In the middle of a seemingly magical season, he just absorbed a self-inflicted shot to...

Steve Aoki rivals 50 Cent for worst first pitch of all-time

Steve Aoki went for the corner and missed.

Joe Judge's responsibilities with Patriots could add unexpected twist

Seven months later, the surprisingly fired former Giants head coach Joe Judge is in line to coach quarterbacks and possibly call plays for the New England Patriots.

Rangers will go as far as red-hot stars take them

Things will not get easier against the Hurricanes, but the Rangers are coming into this series with the wind at their backs.

The complete list of your favorite network shows returning this fall

Forget about cancelled shows -- here's a comprehensive list of the primetime shows returning for another season this fall on ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and The CW.

New Islanders coach took long road to first lead job

Former Isles coach Barry Trotz had long supported Lane Lambert, 57, becoming an NHL head coach.

Biden eases money transfers to Cuba and flips Trump migrant, travel rules

The financial reforms include lifting a $1,000 per quarter remittance cap and allowing for direct US investments for the first time since 1960.

Adams heads to Albany to press NY priorities —but leaders may be in Buffalo

Mayor Eric Adams is traveling to the state Capitol in Albany Tuesday to lobby key Democratic lawmakers on his end of session priorities.

Kyrie Irving: My immaturity cost Cavaliers, LeBron 'more championships'

Kyrie Irving discussed why he asked out of Cleveland just a year after winning a title, and how the blowback he got in the aftermath shaped who he is today. 

DeSantis outlaws protests outside private homes in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Monday that makes it illegal to protest outside of private homes in the Sunshine State.

Activist group that doxxed Supreme Court justices says it's been banned from TikTok

"Our account was mass-reported and 'permanently banned' last night," the backup account, @RuthSentU, said, calling on followers to lobby to get the account restored.

With politics in classrooms, Tuesday's school-board elections are high stakes

Parents Against Stupid Stuff, a new PAC, intends to influence the governor's race by opposing sexually explicit curriculum and demanding a larger voice for parents.

Eurovision winner locks lips before heading back to war-torn Ukraine

Oleg Psiuk, the frontman for Eurovision winner Kalush Orchestra kissed his girlfriend before heading back to his home country Ukraine to help in the war efforts against Russia invaders. 

Why the Yankees gave sizzling-hot star the day off

Aaron Judge said he was fine on Monday despite not starting for the first time during the Yankees’ 23-game in 22-day stretch they began on May 8.

Adams, CUNY to partner on college degree in video game design

Mayor Eric Adams announced on Thursday a $2-million partnership with the City University of New York to establish a bachelor's degree in digital game design.

NYC public schools won't oust incumbent district bosses without parents' say

New York City's Department of Education has pumped the brakes on plans to axe popular incumbent superintendents before consulting with families.

Here's why it's taking so long to fix the baby formula shortage

Who’s to blame for the baby-formula shortage and why is it taking so long to fix the problem?

The unfair vilification of Amber Heard

Why is there such hatred for Amber Heard? Why are there so few feminist voices standing up for her as she testifies in her ex-husband Johnny Depp's defamation trial?

Elon Musk's SpaceX selling shares possibly to finance Twitter bid: sources

Musk has been trying to raise more money for his $44 billion Twitter bid and is not only having a difficult time but finding it expensive, sources close to the...

Drug dealer in Mac Miller OD case sentenced to over 17 years in prison

A drug dealer charged in the fatal fentanyl overdose of rapper Mac Miller was hit with a 17-and-a-half year federal prison sentence Monday.

Bubble sweep by Hurricanes means nothing to the Rangers now

Before this postseason began, the Rangers fielded lots of questions about the 2020 bubble playoffs, where they were swept in the qualifying round in three games by the Hurricanes.

Legal loophole forces NY prosecutors to drop cases involving 'Buffalo massacre' gun magazines

Proving an illegally large clip's manufacture date is extremely hard, considering the lack of serial numbers and other tell-tale signs, prosecutors say.

Inside the $12M California mansion Christina Haack desperately wanted

Haack made an offer for this highly designed haven in Newport Beach only moments after it listed for sale.

Judges fail to back Adams' drive to curb big crime with crackdown on small subway offenses

Setting no bail sends a message to young men: Carrying a loaded, defaced firearm into the subway is not a serious crime but more like stealing. 

Buffalo shooting suspect visited supermarket two months earlier: report

The white gunman accused of slaughtering 10 black people at a Buffalo supermarket had visited the store two months earlier -- and claimed to be "collecting consensus data” when he...

Buffalo man threatens to 'shoot up' pizzeria one day after mass shooting

“This crime will not be tolerated – especially as we are actively investigating the Jefferson Avenue shooting as a domestic terrorism incident.”

Jordan Peterson shames SI Swimsuit model Yumi Nu as 'not beautiful'— fans fight back

"These authoritarians are forcing us to accept people as they are... What a hellscape," one supporter mused.

Amber Heard's new PR guru faced sex harass claims, has history of DUI arrests

Shane touched the reporter on the shoulder and told her, "You look beautiful."He then offered the reporter an exclusive sit-down with Heard -- but told her to first meet him...

Ex-con who shot rifle into Brooklyn crowd has long rap sheet, was on parole

A career criminal who shot up a crowded Brooklyn street corner last week was free to wreak havoc because he was cut loose without bail on a recent gun charge.

Go Rep. Stefanik: Biden owns our baby formula mess

The clear cause of the baby formula shortage was the Feb. 17 FDA shutdown of an Abbott Labs formula plant in Michigan — which led Rep. Elise Stefanik to immediately...

Max Scherzer behind Mets teammate's pitching evolution

The Mets’ ideal No. 5 starter is succeeding in a different fashion than last year’s first half.

Cyber expert reveals the most dangerous password habits

A cyber security expert has revealed where people are going wrong with their passwords.

Marriage therapist reveals top complaint from wives about husbands

She explained the difference between "active" and "passive responsibility," and why women actually hate telling men what to do.

No way the Buffalo shooter should've gotten an assault-style weapon

Payton Gendron, 18, never should've been able to get his hands on the Bushmaster assault-style rifle used in the slaughter.

Letters to the Editor — May 17, 2022

The Issue: The Biden administration’s slow response to the widespread shortages of baby formula in stores. If President Biden and members of his administration were working for a major corporation,...

Man shot with BB gun outside Brooklyn synagogue in possible hate crime

A man was shot with BB gun outside the Yavoshna Toras Moshe synagogue in Bedford-Stuyvesant in a possible hate crime.

Wokeness is killing everything, including comedy

This week a newspaper reported the difficulty facing today’s comedians.

Mother charged in death of 9-year-old Brooklyn girl

Shemene Cato, 48, is facing charges of murder, manslaughter, assault, endangering the welfare of a child and criminal possession of a weapon in the slaying of little Shalom Guifarro, cops...

Troy Aikman and Joe Buck share their thoughts on Tom Brady replacing them

Joe Buck and Troy Aikman, the new "Monday Night Football" announcers on ESPN, chatted about leaving Fox and Tom Brady becoming a successor.

11-year-old girl dies after being hit with stray bullet by gunmen on moped in NYC

The shooting happened at Westchester Avenue and Fox Street in Foxhurst when two men drove by on a moped and opened fire, cops said.

'Obliviated': Video shows NJ police chief lying in the street with pants down during drunken driving arrest

Bordentown Township Police Chief Brian Pesce could be seen lying in the street next to his pickup truck with his pants down while getting arrested for drunk driving.

Yankees' breakout ace addresses offensive tweets from past

When Cortes realized they had resurfaced following his start against the White Sox in Chicago, he said he was “shocked.”

NBA star allegedly pulled gun, threatened to kill ex in scary family incident

Cavaliers star Rajon Rondo allegedly pulled a gun on his former partner, Ashley Bachelor, and threatened to kill her in front of their two kids.

I lost half my body in a forklift accident — stop asking how I have sex

"That is a very personal question that we are never going to answer or allude to, as it's very disrespectful."

Jackson 'shocked' by SCOTUS leak, won't condemn home protests

Supreme Court Justice-designate Ketanji Brown Jackson said she was shocked by the leaked draft decision that the court may overturn Roe v. Wade.

Sick excuse: Relatives of alleged Buffalo shooter roll out COVID defense for supermarket slaughter

Relatives Buffalo supermarket mass shooting suspect Payton Gendron claimed the the teen likely snapped because of his paranoia and isolation from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Abbott Labs, FDA reach deal on reopening shuttered baby formula factory

Abbott Laboratories announced its Michigan factory will soon reopen after reaching an agreement with the Food and Drug Administration.

Bet on 'Thor' to reclaim his exquisite strikeout powers tonight

Noah Syndergaard looks to show he still has his powerful strikeout powers on Monday against the Rangers.

Pete Davidson reveals Edie Falco plays his ‘overwhelmed’ mom in new series

"I am here so that the media will start paying attention to me," the 28-year-old comedian also joked about his high-profile relationship with girlfriend Kim Kardashian.

Staffers bracing for People mag to go online-only; gripe new editor 'doesn't know what she's doing': sources

"The new editor doesn't know what she’s doing. Staff in the editorial meetings are texting each other and rolling their eyes when she talks," a source said.

I turned old pallets into a bowling alley for kids in the back garden

TikTok user Luke Philpott, shared a fun summer activity that parents can make in their backyard. 

Injured ex-Mets star could sign with new team after MLB draft

Once the draft concludes, the draft-pick compensation tied to Conforto because the Mets made him the qualifying offer vanishes.

Lash technician shares client's results and everyone is saying the same thing

A lash technician has shown off a client’s glamorous results on TikTok, but people have been quick to comment with their less-than-complimentary views.

Victim knifed to death during fight at Brooklyn supermarket: NYPD

A man was stabbed to death during a dispute at a Brooklyn supermarket Monday afternoon, cops said.

Disgraced ex-NBC host Matt Lauer finds a buyer for lavish Hamptons estate

Located in North Haven, Strongheart Manor -- formerly owned by actor Richard Gere -- has bounced on and off the market for several years.

Janet Jackson’s birth chart reveals future of Queen of Pop's legacy

Global icon Janet Jackson has had to fight to get where she is now.

‘Tinkering’ deepens economic hole and other commentary

Inflation “at least partly” stems from officials “attempting to ‘help’ us through the disruptions of the pandemic and mandated lockdowns.

I'm called a 'transgender catfish' — and proud of it

This 22-year-old makeup influencer has gone viral with transformations that she says make her a "transgender catfish" on social media.

A Costco insider reveals how to find the best deals in the store

Costco shoppers love the store's low prices, but they can save even more by paying attention to the price tags.

Here are the ways your handwriting reveals a lot about your personality

The way you do things says more about you than you realize, including your handwriting.

NHL playoffs run ends for Stars and their 'lucky' viral fan

Gauvreau took to TikTok to share a video ahead of Game 6 that featured her sitting near the glass and behind Stars coach Rick Bowness, where she watched Dallas tie...

Judge allows Hillary, AOC donors in jury pool for ex-Clinton-lawyer’s Russia trial

As many as three Hillary Clinton donors are among the prospective jurors for former Clinton campaign lawyer Michael Sussmann's trial.

Microsoft doubles budget for employee salaries to address inflation, retain talent

Microsoft plans to boost salaries and benefits to retain its talent in the competitive labor market as decades-high inflation has sapped the buying power of American workers. The Seattle-based tech...

Sidney Crosby slams 'terrible rule' after Penguins' Game 7 loss

Sidney Crosby believes the NHL's "terrible" helmet rule cost the Penguins in their 4-3 overtime loss to the Rangers in Game 7 on Sunday.

That's supportive! Woman who wore same bra size since 8 years old crowdfunds boob job

She's been hoping that her boobs would get bigger as she got older.

Russell Wilson swoons over Ciara's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover

Russell Wilson is over the moon for his Sports Illustrated Swimsuit "cover girl," wife Ciara.

Cops had visited Brooklyn home where 9-year-old girl was found dead dozens of times

NYPD have been sent to the Crown Heights, Brooklyn home where 9-year-old Shalom Guifarro was found nonresponsive for 14 separate domestic violence reports.

Mets game postponed, helping with starting pitching problem

The series opener between the Mets and Cardinals has been postponed due to impending storms. It will be made up on Tuesday as part of a single-admission doubleheader, beginning at...

Dozens of migrants released onto streets of El Paso as shelters near capacity

About 100 immigrants claiming asylum were reportedly released into downtown El Paso, Texas as federal facilities and non-profit migrant shelters alike reach capacity.

Relatives of Buffalo massacre victims call attack an 'act of domestic terrorism' along lines of Okla. City, Columbine

“And just like America responds to terrorism, America needs to respond to this act of bigotry, racism and hate as a terrorist act.”

Florida's tourism has not just recovered from the pandemic -- it's thriving

Florida's flourishing tourism sector has fully recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic -- and then some.

Longtime Elon Musk backer says Twitter deal will close at lower price

A longtime investor in Elon Musk’s companies predicts the mogul’s Twitter takeover bid will close — but not until the Tesla titan negotiates a lower price.  Tim Draper, an early...

Plants can grow on the moon but don’t expect a robust garden just yet

Scientists say that plants can grow on the moon, but they might not be as plentiful as once hoped.

Bullets fly in Brooklyn, leaving two teens wounded: cops

The gunfire hit an 18-year-old man in the torso and a 19-year-old man in the leg, according to police.

Psaki-heckling reporter Ateba warned of potential WHCA expulsion

Simon Ateba, the chief White House correspondent for Today News Africa, has been warned by the White House Correspondents Association.

Super Bowl-winning coach's Ukrainian fiancée has Putin toilet paper

In an Instagram Story shared Sunday, Khomyn posted a photo of Putin's face printed on toilet paper, as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues.

Federal judge to decide this week on lifting Title 42 border restriction

US District Judge Robert Summerhays is expected to rule this week on whether the Biden administration can lift the Title 42 health policy.

Kim K’s nose, hairline too perfect on SI Swim cover, says photoshop expert

Some say the covergirl looks too good to be true.

Bet on Red Sox in this clash

We bet on the Red Sox and Garrett Whitlock on May 10 and got away with it. Can it happen again?

Amber Heard recalls meeting 'real gentleman' Musk at Met Gala after Depp 'stood her up'

Amber Heard testified Monday how she met Tesla founder Elon Musk at the 2016 Met Gala, describing the billionaire as "a real gentleman." The two later went on to have...

$381K Outer Banks oceanfront home swept away by waves in shocking video

Viral video shows a four-bedroom, three-bathroom oceanfront home in the Outer Banks of North Carolina being swept away into the open sea in the snap of a finger.

Luka Doncic's legend grows as Chris Paul gets exposed

Time gets us all. And in the Mavericks' dismantling of the top-seeded Suns, Luka Doncic showed his time is now and Chris Paul’s is past.

Body found off North Carolina coast after empty boat spotted circling the water

A body was found off the North Carolina coast after an empty boat was spotted circling the water.

Why you should ignore this simple iPhone volume hack

Be very careful when it comes to adjusting your iPhone volume settings – it could cause serious problems.

Lyft driver goes viral for refusing ride for woman, companion over racist remarks

Driver James Bode posted a video of the alarming exchange, which took place Friday outside a drinking hole in Catasauqua called Fossil’s Last Stand.

Michele Tafoya clarifies Shohei Ohtani tweet after backlash

Michele Tafoya says she did not want the Angels announcers to stop talking about Shohei Ohtani.

'Friends' star Mike Hagerty's tragic cause of death revealed: report

Hagerty was allegedly given a new antibiotic that caused him to have a seizure and go into a coma.

'Gross girl' lives in middle of nowhere, doesn't shower for weeks

Annabel Fenwick Elliott took to TikTok to reveal the "gross things I do because I live alone, in the middle of nowhere."

Peloton, NordicTrack maker iFit settle all patent lawsuits

Peloton Interactive and NordicTrack maker iFit said they have settled all pending litigation between them, where the fitness equipment makers accused each other of infringing their respective patents.

Waldorf Astoria insider: Reno project is over-budget 'embarrassment'

This construction project is demanding a seriously late checkout. 

Biden hails heroic Buffalo guard who died trying to stop mass shooting

President Biden praised security guard Aaron Salter Jr, who died Saturday while trying to defend grocery store customers during a mass shooting in Buffalo.

Elon Musk posts poop emoji after Twitter CEO touts handling of bots

Elon Musk responded with a poop emoji after Twitter's chief executive insisted that the social media platform is doing everything it can to stamp out spam and bot accounts. Just...

Knicks' plan for intriguing draft pick as he impresses in Europe

Jokubaitis, a lefty point guard who plays for Barcelona, will battle in the EuroLeague Final Four that begins Thursday in Serbia.

Husband bans wife's suggestion for twins' names after hearing their origin

A dad to be has left the internet divided after he discovered the origin of the cute names his wife picked out for their twins.

The Yankees' infield plan is working — so far

Five infielders for four positions. That was a topic of conversation, especially after the acquisitions of Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Josh Donaldson.

NYC pediatrician shares ways to get through baby formula shortage

Dr. Dyan Hes, a pediatrician in New York City, discusses today's baby formula shortage — and to share ways for parents to get through this shortage.

Black community members question why accused mass shooter wasn't shot by cops

While police have been praised for their response to the Buffalo mass shooting, some members of the black community are expressing anger that alleged shooter Payton Gendron was able to...

Dad teaches daughter 'smart' way to put on bra in hilarious video

He is seen wrapping the bra — backward — around his stomach to fasten the hooks from the front, and then pulling it around the right way before yanking it...

Shop the new Free People Movement x HOKA footwear collab for fall 2023

Run, don't walk, to get these sneakers and slides. 

NYC heads to 'high' COVID alert -- despite milder cases

New York City is headed back to a “high” risk designation for COVID-19 transmission -- even as hospitalizations and deaths remain relatively low, city officials announced Monday.

Larry Summers defends Biden from Bezos attack over inflation crisis

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers defended the Biden administration Monday during its widening spat with Amazon founder and ultra-billionaire Jeff Bezos.

Fox defends Rudy Giuliani's 'Masked Singer' appearance: 'No regrets'

Fox executives say they have "absolutely no regrets" about casting former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani in "The Masked Singer" -- a move which prompted judge Ken Jeong to...

NFL QB's girlfriend celebrates SI Swimsuit with 'lots of bikinis'

Model Christen Harper is counting down to her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit reveal.

Buffalo shooting victim decried gun violence in open letter published last year

Katherine Massey, who was among the 10 people allegedly killed by avowed white supremacist Payton Gendron in the weekend slaughter.

Jack Nicklaus blames 'cancel culture' for Trump course losing PGA Championship

Jack Nicklaus, the 82-year-old legendary former golfer who won a record 18 majors, is among those who do not believe the tournament should have been moved to Southern Hills in...

Ukrainian forces push Russians out of Kharkiv region, back over border

The Russian military reported that 1,730 Ukrainian troops have laid down their arms since Monday in the Ukrainian Alamo, which has been the last bastion of the bombed-out city.

Lloyd Blankfein warns of 'very, very high risk' of recession

Former Goldman Sachs chief executive Lloyd Blankfein is warning there is a "very, very high risk" of recession -- and said if we was still running a "big company," he...

Eric Adams: Using blockchain for birth certificates, deeds 'the way of the future'

Backers of the idea argue that storing one-of-a-kind government documents on a digital ledger — in a similar manner to NFTs — would cut down on administrative costs and fraud. 

WWE legend Ric Flair returning to ring for one more match

Ric Flair is getting back in the ring for one last match.

Amber Heard blames Johnny Depp’s bed poo on dog: 'I don’t think that’s funny'

The couple's Yorkshire Terrier, named Boo, had suffered lifelong "bowel control issues" after eating Depp's weed while still a puppy.

Yumi Nu 'shaking' over SI Swimsuit cover reveal

"My agents were in on this little plan," the 25-year-old model told The Post about the cover.

'Justice served': NY Dems forced to fight each other for survival after gerrymander redo

Democratic efforts to gerrymander New York's congressional districts in their favor backfired spectacularly on Monday -- forcing the party to eat its own for survival.

Elon Musk's model mom stuns as SI Swimsuit cover girl at 74

Elon isn't the only one in the family making waves.

Captive Russian troops claim commanders kill their own wounded soldiers

Captured Russian soldiers have accused their commanders of killing their own wounded troops rather than recovering them from the battlefield and sending them for treatment.

Uber launches robot food delivery services in California

Uber Technologies on Monday said it launched pilot food delivery services with autonomous vehicles in two California cities, and said it was adding electric vehicle charging stations into its global driver app.

School district considering suspensions for 'malicious misgendering'

The offense carries with it suspension of up to five days "if frequency and intensity are present."

NBA star destroys Chris Paul on ESPN: 'Can't guard anybody'

Patrick Beverley completely torched Chris Paul in a morning show appearance for the ages. The Timberwolves guard appeared on ESPN's "Get Up" and "First Take" shows on Monday, after Paul...

Fit fam: Denise Austin's daughter, Katie Austin, is SI's Rookie of the Year

"It’s been such a life-long dream,” says Katie.

What is the blood moon prophecy and when did the first lunar eclipse in the tetrad happen?

The blood moon is a rare splash of red in the night sky that gets stargazers excited. But according to some bonkers conspiracy theorists, four of them in a row...

Giants receiver called out Kardashian dating 'curse' – and then it got worse

Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton appears to have been keeping up with some of the sports world's urban legends.

Buffalo shooting victim was picking up son's birthday cake: family

One of the 10 slain victims of Buffalo's hate-fueled rampage was picking up a surprise birthday cake for his son when he was killed, grieving relatives say.

Nespresso vs. Keurig review: Which coffee maker is best?

Words cannot espresso how much we love these coffee machines. 

This 3-step routine removes any stain no matter how dried in

There's nothing more annoying than getting a stain on a piece of clothing — especially if it's new.

'BowelBabe' Deborah James is now a dame, courtesy of Prince William

"I believe I may have had the most surreal, mind blowing, humbling 5 days of my life," James wrote on Instagram.

Walmart targets college grads for $210K store manager gigs

Walmart is rolling out a streamlined program to place recent college graduates into store manager roles that pay out six-figure salaries.

I caught a creep taking photos of my feet on an airplane

This airplane creep is toe-tally out of line.

Biden sending US troops back to Somalia, reversing Trump pullout

President Biden has secretly ordered US troops back into Somalia, reversing former President Donald Trump's pullout of roughly 700 troops, according to a report.

Camille Kostek fills in at Jessie James concert: 'Little butt spank'

The NFL star's girlfriend Camille Kostek filled in for Jessie James Decker's husband, Eric, on Sunday night at the singer's show at the House of Blues in Boston.

Starbucks to pay workers’ travel expenses for abortions, gender surgeries

Starbucks said it will reimburse employees for travel expenses incurred when seeking abortions or gender-affirming surgeries out of state.

More tales of heroism emerge in California church shooting

The man accused of opening fire in a California church on Sunday -- killing one and injuring 5 others -- has been identified.

At least 8 shot, 2 killed in bloody night across NYC: cops

15 people were shot across the city over the weekend – four people in three incidents on Friday; six people in five shootings on Saturday; and five people in four...

See the Super Flower Blood Moon eclipse from around the world

Most of Europe, Africa and the US plus eastern Canada, New Zealand and the whole of South America, were able to see either a partial or full eclipse of the...

JetBlue goes hostile in bid for Spirit after $3.6B offer rejected

JetBlue is going hostile in its bid for Spirit Airlines and asking shareholders of the low-cost carrier to reject a proposed $2.9 billion acquisition by Frontier Airlines.

Bezos hits Biden on inflation, claims Manchin 'saved' WH, Dems from themselves

Jeff Bezos, 58, accused the White House of overheating the economy with pandemic-induced stimulus payments.

Baby gets in shouting match with cactus toy

"I've never heard him shout like that!" Watch an adorably angry 4-month-old in Bedford, England, argue with this dancing-and talking cactus toy. Made by Emoin, the popular children's toy repeats...

Sweden joins Finland, wants in on NATO despite Russia nuke warning

​Sweden on Monday joined Finland in announcing that it would formally seek NATO membership, ending decades of military neutrality by the Nordic countries.

Two found dead in burning car near Bronx golf course: cops

Two people were found dead in a burning car near a Bronx golf course early Monday, authorities said. 

Buffalo shooting suspect planned to continue rampage down the street to kill 'more black people': cops

Payton Gendron, 18, was taken into custody minutes after he allegedly livestreamed himself opening fire inside the Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo on Saturday afternoon, killing 10 and injuring three...

'We are de-Arching': McDonald's to sell its Russian business to fast-food knockoff

The American fast-food giant announced Monday it is pulling up stakes in Russia, selling its three decade-old business after temporarily closing hundreds of locations in March.

The Islanders have their new head coach

The Islanders have their new head coach, and he is a familiar face.

Jaguars admit they need 'healing' after Urban Meyer disaster

Urban Meyer may be long gone from the Jacksonville Jaguars, but his disastrous tenure as the head coach still lingers over the team like a dark shadow.

34 best mature skin foundations across all skin types, per experts

Keep skin looking fresh and even more youthful with these formulas — handpicked by experts.

Med student shocked to discover she has cancer — during class on detection

"I kept thinking: 'I'm too young to face this.' I cried a lot and didn't want to believe it. It's a moment when you see things can end."

Wanda Sykes 'still traumatized' over Will Smith slap: 'F--k him!'

Hollywood may be moving on from Will Smith's spectacular slap of Chris Rock at the Oscars — but Wanda Sykes isn't forgiving or forgetting.

Fed's slow response to inflation crisis 'was a mistake': ex-chair Bernanke

The banker who steered the US through the Great Recession blamed the Federal Reserves' current leadership for moving too slowly to curb inflation. “I think in retrospect, yes, it was...

FDA head insists baby formula scarcity just a 'distribution' issue

The leader of the FDA claimed that the disappearance of baby formula from store shelves across the US is due to a "distribution problem" rather than a lack of supply.

Saints coach reacts to Drew Brees' tweet hinting about football return

Saints coach Dennis Allen was asked about Brees' tweet from Sunday night, which was responding to a report by The Post's Andrew Marchand that the quarterback was leaving NBC after...

Boxing legend son's rise halted by shocking KO loss to electrician

The son of boxing legend Evander Holyfield took his first career loss in stunning fashion.

Trump must post on Truth Social first even if Elon Musk lifts Twitter ban

Donald Trump will be legally obligated to post content on his own social media platform, Truth Social, before mouthing off somewhere else -- even if his Twitter ban is lifted....

Dramatic audio captures Russian warship's final moments after Ukraine missile strike

Audio captured the final moments of the Russian Black Sea flagship Moskva after it was struck by a Ukrainian missile – as a crewman shouts that the doomed vessel was...

More than half of America needs 'comfort' TV and movies, study finds

A new poll shows that most Americans turn to TV to relax — ahead of other methods that might seem more common, such as meditation or taking a bubble bath.

Suns star, coach had cryptic 'internal' drama during Game 7 debacle

Suns coach Monty Williams benched big man Deandre Ayton in the second half and played coy about the situation after the game.

North Korea reports surge in COVID deaths, Kim Jong Un slams slow response

Health officials in the Hermit Kingdom said Monday that eight more people had died and nearly 400,000 were found to have coronavirus symptoms.

A-Rod caught sleeping next to rumored girlfriend during NBA blowout

The apparent snooze naturally caught Twitter's attention, with the masses likening Rodriguez — who appeared to sit beside rumored girlfriend Kathryne Padgett — to the Suns' performance.

Fauci says he won't stay if Trump wins 2024 election

Dr. Anthony Fauci did not hesitate when asked whether he’d remain as the White House chief medical adviser if Donald Trump wins the 2024 election.

'Calm and collected': Passenger who landed plane relied on 'common sense' in heroic moment

Darren Harrison told the "Today" show on Monday that he relied on "common sense" to level the nosediving single-engine Cessna while reaching across the body of the sick pilot.

The Buffalo shooter told us who he was – why didn’t police stop him?

Payton Gendron was an internet-radicalized white supremacist who hated Black people and wanted to kill as many of them as possible (11 of the 13 victims were Black).

Buffalo shooting: everything you need to know

18-year-old Payton Gendron — drove from “hours away” in Conklin, New York to a Tops Friendly Market with guns and armor killing 10 people and wounding three.

Liz Cheney rips House GOP leaders, claims they 'enabled' white supremacists

Rep. Liz Cheney tore into her follow House Republicans Monday, accusing party leadership of having "enabled white nationalism, white supremacy, and anti-semitism."

Elon Musk says Twitter claims 'bot check' broke NDA

Elon Musk on Saturday tweeted that Twitter's legal team accused him of violating a nondisclosure agreement by revealing that the sample size for the social media platform's checks on automated...

'Good move': Elon Musk praises Netflix for telling staffers to quit if offended by content

Billionaire Elon Musk praised Netflix after the streaming giant updated its corporate culture memo with a clear message for employees: embrace working on content from all viewpoints or find another...

'The Lincoln Lawyer' star Manuel Garcia-Rulfo on playing Mickey Haller

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo is picking up where Matthew McConaughey left off.

Downtown Brooklyn retail development eyes major athletic brand

The building at 555 Fulton St. by Steven Witkoff and Apollo -- shown here for the first time -- will take up the wraparound corner where Fulton Street, DeKalb Avenue...

Megan Thee Stallion got nearly naked for Billboards 2022 performance

She gave "Something for Thee Hotties."

Terez's new tennis line is the perfect match for your wardrobe

These outfits are serving the looks.

Midtown East office tower 780 Third Ave. gets a botanical upgrade

Nuveen Real Estate is re-positioning  780 Third Ave. as The Gardens at 780, capping a $40 million, “biophiliac” upgrade of the 512,000 square-foot office tower at East 48th Street that...

NYP readers get first dibs: Win $2 million by solving this 500-piece puzzle

We are raising the steaks on puzzling. 

Drew Brees seems to hint he might come out of retirement in cryptic tweet

Could Drew Brees be plotting a Tom Brady-style return to the NFL?

Acting coach: Depp made Heard 'sob' before classes

Follow the New York Post’s up-to-the-minute coverage as Johnny Depp’s defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard resumes after an extended break.

Woman fatally stabbed in check-cashing business was attacked by ex-boyfriend: cops

Cynthia McLeod was inside a business in Bedford-Stuyvesant around 11 a.m. Sunday when her ex-beau, identified as James Brown, started railing at her about owing him money.

Zach Wilson goes crazy celebrating epic Rangers Game 7 win

The Rangers' biggest fan on Sunday night may have been Jets quarterback Zach Wilson.

'Bridgerton' Season 3 to focus on Penelope and Colin in big departure from books

“Like Lady Whistledown, I have been keeping a secret for quite some time," she said.

Daily Horoscope - May 16, 2022

Your horoscope reading for May 16, 2022

Goldman Sachs to give senior bankers unlimited vacation to 'rest and recharge': report

Senior bankers at Goldman Sachs will now have the option to take unlimited vacation days, but time off for junior staffers who have complained of brutal work weeks will remain...

Hero pastor, congregation hogtied Calif. gunman with extension cord during church shooting

The gunman in a California church was tackled by a pastor -- then ambushed by elderly parishioners, who hogtied his legs and wrangled away his two handguns, officials said.

Naomi Judd memorial performances: 'The show must go on' for Wynonna

Wynonna Judd also announced that she will continue the 11-date national tour she previously had scheduled with her mom before her untimely death.

Microsoft hires up in China for secretive, 'revolutionary' real estate project

Microsoft is quietly doubling down on its controversial presence in China as it hires staff for a major real estate project that the company is advertising to locals as "revolutionary,"...

NYC ready for threesomes, sex parties after disappointing hot vax summer

The New York City hookup scene has exploded with a bang — or, should we say, several.

'We have bodies down here!' Radio call captures Buffalo mass shooting horror

Harrowing radio calls captured the chaos that unfolded at the Tops supermarket in Buffalo, where a cop told the dispatcher to send “as many cars as you possibly can.”

The remarkable Rangers rallies that defined this week

Let’s look back at how the Rangers reeled – and how they recovered to eliminate the Penguins and set up a showdown with the Hurricanes.

Buffalo supermarket employee reportedly survived bullet piercing his neck

A 20-year-old employee who was wounded in the Buffalo mass shooting survived a bullet that pierced his neck while he was collecting shopping carts in the parking lot, his family...

Johnny Depp trial to resume with Amber Heard detailing chaotic last months of marriage

"We fear it will be equal parts shameful and desperate. And, the overwhelming evidence -- the truth -- is not on Depp's side," the rep said.

Why the Tom Brady megadeal could work out perfectly for Fox’s Greg Olsen

If he does really well in this pre-Brady period, the 37-year-old Olsen likely will be able to call big games down the road for even bigger money.

Indonesia tourist bus smashes into billboard, killing 14

A tourist bus with an apparently drowsy driver slammed into a billboard Monday on a highway on Indonesia’s main island of Java, killing at least 14 people and injuring 19...

Trial opens in Trump-Russia case of Hillary Clinton's 'Alfa Bank' lawyer

 Michael Sussmann will become the first defendant to stand trial as the result of special counsel John Durham's inquiry Monday.

'Steele dossier' source up next in Durham probe of Trump-Russia investigations

Like Michael Sussmann, Igor Danchenko -- who faces trial in Virginia in October -- is accused of lying to the FBI in connection with purported links between former President Donald...

Naomi Judd celebrated at 'River of Time' memorial service

Naomi Judd was celebrated with words and soaring music at a public memorial service Sunday that ended with her daughter Wynonna announcing that a tour planned for later this year...

Polish Nobel author says Russia threat to 'free world'

JERUSALEM — A Polish Nobel Prize-winning author on Sunday called Russia a threat to the “free world,” saying its attack on neighboring Ukraine had echoes of the Second World War....

Memorable moments of the Billboard Music Awards 2022

Sean "Diddy" Combs let loose at the Billboard Music Awards 2022, creating memories, showing everyone tonight was all about love. 

K-9 featured in Netflix's 'Rescued by Ruby' euthanized

A Rhode Island dog whose inspiring story of going from shelter dog to lifesaving police K-9 became the subject of a recent Netflix movie has been euthanized.

Morgan Wallen, Travis Scott return from controversy at Billboard Awards

Although no-show Olivia Rodrigo was the big winner at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, the night was a redemptive moment for country star Morgan Wallen, rapper Travis Scott and the...

Man fatally shot near Bronx park Sunday

The gunman fled on a red electric bike after opening fire on the pair.

More record-high temperatures expected across sweltering South

Dozens of record-high temperatures are expected to be broken across the South this week as temperatures remain in the 90s and 100s.

Rangers star finally gets his Garden moment

Mike Zibanejad netted the game-tying goal late in the third period and then assisted on Artemi Panarin’s overtime winner on the power play.

These Rangers refuse to surrender

There were the Rangers doing it again. 

Sen. Chris Van Hollen hospitalized after stroke

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) announced Sunday that he suffered a minor stroke over the weekend and is currently being hospitalized.