July 15, 2023

DNC chair slams RFK Jr's claims COVID was engineered to spare Jews, Chinese

The head of the Democratic party was one of many to distance himself from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Saturday after The Post revealed the presidential hopeful spewed conspiracies that COVID-19...

Conservative neighbor tosses dead rat on property of gay couple's restaurant amid feud

Conservative neighbors were caught on security camera tossing a dead rat onto the property of a gay couple’s rural Virginia restaurant amid an escalation of a years-long spat. William Waybourn...

The Post's top Jets players to watch at training camp

Ahead of the start of training camp, a look at The Post's top five Jets players to watch.

Mets' offense no-shows again in all-around putrid loss as skid hits four

As miserable as the first half of the season was for the Mets, the second half is shaping up to be even worse.

Yankees' bats show signs of life in win over Rockies

Whether it was a sign of things to come, the Sean Casey effect kicking in, beating up on a bad pitcher, the high altitude or just one good night, the...

Remains found on LI highway ID'd as man who disappeared from Native American reservation

Family members were told authorities were treating the case as a homicide because of the "horrific violence" found at the scene.

The reason LeBron is switching back to wearing No. 23

LeBron James is making a jersey number change.

How fantasy baseball owners can take advantage of trade deadline

The next two weeks are going to be very telling for MLB teams that are still wavering between buying and selling.

NYPD will use DNA obtained off pizza crust to possibly link Gilgo Beach suspect to cold cases: sources

“His DNA was never in the system until they arrested him,” the source said. “Now we can compare it to other crimes.”

Escaped inmate who rappelled from roof using bedsheets is arrested ‘at gunpoint’ after 9-day manhunt

Michael Burham, 34, a homicide suspect who used bed sheets to escape a northern Pennsylvania jail has been captured, authorities said.

Francisco Lindor's cheeky answer on if he'll still buy Mets teammate a car

Francisco Lindor confirmed he still would be buying Jeff McNeil a car -- but still left more questions to be answered.

How whistleblower Andrew Left became the short-selling villain of the meme stock market craze

The bigger problem: The Department of Justice and the Securites and Exchange Commission appear to be oblivious to how markets work. Without short-selling — and it’s increasingly a dying art...

Jesse Jackson, 81, to step down from Rainbow PUSH Coalition

He announced Saturday that he is stepping down from the Rainbow PUSH Coalition after 52 years at the helm.

Relative of former Jack the Ripper investigator claims to know who the never-caught serial killer is

Sarah Bax Horton, who is a relative to an officer who conducted the original investigation, claims a man named Hyam Hyams is the real mysterious serial killer who went on...

The FBI isn't in good hands with bad cop Christopher Wray at the helm

GOP Rep. Wesley Hunt of Texas asked FBI Director Christopher Wray about a poll showing just 37% of the public has a favorable view of his agency.

Yankees finding offense from an unexpected source

At a time when the Yankees have been starving for offense, Kyle Higashioka has been one of their more productive hitters, earning him more playing time in the process. 

AFC East training camp primer: Fresh faces give division new look

Here's a look at the AFC East as the teams gear up for training camp.

Is All-Star righty Mets' future ace? Amazin's hope to find answer in second half

In this Mets season, which is quickly nearing the realm of planning toward 2024 and beyond, Kodai Senga bears watching. 

Child-like doll removed from alleged Gilgo Beach killer’s home as cops search for 'any trophies’

Photos of the scene show two investigators, wearing gloves, carefully carrying the doll inside the case from the home Saturday afternoon.

Florida man, 21, bitten in foot by shark at beach in latest attack in the state

The unidentified man, of Deland, was surfing at New Smyrna Beach around 3 p.m. on Friday when he was attacked by a shark, suffering injuries to his foot.

Tennessee football faces more punishment for 'egregious' violations

In addition to the $8 million fine the school owes, the University of Tennessee football program must vacate all of its 11 wins recorded during the 2019 and 2020 seasons,...

JonBenet Ramsey's sibling thinks sister's murderer is similar to Gilgo Beach killer suspect

"No criminal record but you can’t hide this level of darkness. It will manifest itself in other areas of your life," John Andrew Ramsey said.

Gilgo Beach murder suspect seen standing awkwardly in resurfaced high school drama club photo

Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann stood awkwardly for an Alfred Berner High School drama club photo.

Mets' reliever hopes to return after injury, but it may not make a difference

Edwin Diaz continues to play catch during his recovery from the torn right patellar tendon he suffered during the World Baseball Classic.

Judge slammed for releasing accused drunk driver without bail after 'killing' 11-year-old

Duprie Smith, 29, who suffered a gunshot and was driving himself to the hospital at the time of the crash, was released without bail by Judge Michael Greenlick.

A list of British Open title contenders set to tee off

There are a number of no-brainer favorites to win the 151st British Open this week at Royal Liverpool.

Georgia mass shooter at-large after killing at least 4 people

Authorities identified the suspect as 40-year-old Andre Longmore. Police believe Longmore killed three men and one woman.

Rudy Giuliani shows up to home of alleged Gilgo Beach killer to cover 'heinous crime' for his new TV show

Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani showed up at the Long Island residence of the suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Saturday -- driving up and asking an officer how close he could...

Woman murdered by her live-in lover after years of fraud, daughter says

"It was important for me to speak out and warn women of these charming predators and how these con men operate. It’s not always like you think. They don’t just...

My daughter will go blind from a rare disease -- we're travelling the world so she can see it while she still can

Breia Lastovka is waiting for the day she's able to dance with her dad under the lights of the Eiffel Tower in Paris before the sights and sounds around her go dark.

Accused Gilgo Beach killer filed multiple car accident suits — each time claiming he was seriously hurt

Accused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann filed four separate lawsuit against five people over course of nine years for injuries from car accidents.

Buck Showalter gives updates on Pham, Marte and Díaz

Buck Showalter gives updates on Tommy Pham, Starling Marte and Edwin Díaz. Dodgers at Mets: Tonight 7:15PM. Pham and Marte are not in the starting lineup tonight.

Sports gambling grossness hits shameful new low with Special Olympics controversy

The Special Olympics World Games, held last month, is in the throes of betting controversies that have left winning bets made by the public unpaid.

Islanders must clear this major hurdle to make free agent splash

If the Islanders wish to add a big name who can fill a hole of a 30-goal scorer before the season begins, there is still one option left: Vladimir Tarasenko. 

Jets' all-or-nothing experiment set to begin in earnest

The Jets’ 2023 season will come down to a simple question: Is “8” enough? 

'Mission: Impossible' cruised into the No. 1 spot at the box office

The Tom Cruise-led "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" was No. 1 at the box office this Friday, raking in $16.55 million.

Disney's live-action 'Snow White' under fire for replacing seven dwarfs with 'magical creatures' of all sizes, genders

Disney's forthcoming live-action "Snow White" is under fire for being so "politically correct" that it's reimagining the seven dwarfs as "magical creatures" of all sizes and genders.

Russia searches for crashed North Korean nuke in its waters: officials

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko said the country was probing the launch, but said "so far we have no clear information that the missile fell in Russia’s economic zone.”

This game has baseball fans hooked as sport's latest rabbit hole

This was the week that the Immaculate Grid entered my life, and it’s impossible to explain just how deep that rabbit hole has become.

Houston syphilis outbreak shows 128% spike in cases among women

Syphilis infections rose by 57% from 2019 to 2022.

Man sues ex for fraud after discovering she was married — with kids: court docs

But instead of tying the knot, Chaoran broke off his relationship with the Long Island woman in March after learning she allegedly has had a husband and two kids.

Suffolk commish calls Gilgo Beach suspect an 'animal' as NYPD eyes DNA links

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison ripped Gilgo Beach murder suspect Rex Heuermann as “an animal” Saturday, vowing not to rest until all killers responsible for the 10 bodies are...

Gilgo Beach murder suspect not charged in fourth killing likely due to missing cell tower records

Rex Heuermann wasn't charged with Mauren Brainard-Barnes' killing because investigators couldn't obtain records for a burner phone used to contact her.

Teams must be willing to give up these coveted pieces if they want Shohei Ohtani: MLB insider

The shadow sweepstakes for Shohei Ohtani have been underway for some time. Now it looks as though it will come into the light.

Record-setting heat wallops South and West, with more rain in the Northeast

There will be record-setting heat in the south and west this weekend, while rain heads to New York City.

Warriors star sinks hole-in-one at American Century Championship

Steph Curry hits a hole-in-one at American Century Championship

Coaching legend doesn't know what his NBA future looks like: 'Gonna enjoy my life'

It doesn't look like Doc Rivers will be on an NBA sideline to start this season, and he seems just fine with that.

Prince William is charging King Charles rent — and dad is 'miffed': report

There's no friends and family deal at this royal inn — see inside the picturesque bungalow built on 192 sprawling acres of land.

My 'objection' joke ruined my best friend's wedding — should they forgive me?

A wedding guest's decision to speak now instead of holding his peace turned the lovebirds' dream nuptials into a nightmare.

Former WFAN personality talks Jets fandom, says missing 2023 playoffs would be ‘biggest disaster’

Post columnist Steve Serby huddles with former WFAN personality and Jets superfan Joe Benigno before training camp kicks off this week.

Brooklyn man arrested for tossing 'cluster' of bricks through state senator's office while staff was inside

A Brooklyn man has been charged with throwing a "cluster" of bricks through the window of state Sen. Iwen Chu's district office as her stafff worked inside.

China developing 'brain-disrupting' weapons analysts warn, experts cast doubt

Fears China is developing disturbing weapons are spreading amid rumors a mysterious syndrome was caused by a deliberate attack.

Aaron Hernandez's brother arrested after missing court date for alleged ESPN brick throwing

Things have gone from bad to worse for Dennis Hernandez.

Expert posited spot-on prediction of likely Gilgo Beach murder suspect 12 years prior

Criminologist Scott Bonn pinpointed a dozen years ago that the Gilgo Beach serial killer was probably an educated, professional white male with a family living on the South Shore of...

Bengals running back gets restructured deal as police charge lingers

The Bengals’ embattled running back Joe Mixon is staying in Cincinnati after all. 

Law enforcement searches apartment of slain Fargo shooting suspect who allegedly killed cop, seriously wounded 2 others

Law enforcement descended upon the apartment of a North Dakota shooting suspect, who allegedly opened fire on a Fargo street Friday, fatally striking a police officer and seriously injuring two...

My wife has nearly 50K stashed in a secret overseas bank account -- I feel betrayed

An Australian husband has called out his wife of 20 years for keeping a secret overseas bank account – with a staggering $50,000 stashed away.

Schumer leads Senate push to reveal feds' UFO secrets

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer wants to force the government to make all of its UFO data public in hopes the reveal will settle widespread allegations that defense and other...

Treasury head dined on psychedelic mushrooms in China: report

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen ate four portions of jian shou qing, a type of wild mushroom known for its hallucinogenic effects, during her visit to Beijing, Chinese state media reported

Russia continues firing generals amid 'purge' by defense ministry

Russian Minister of Defense Sergei Shoigu canned Major General Vladimir Seliverstov, commander of the Tula Airborne Division, this week, according to Belarusian news outlet Charter97.

Gilgo Beach murder suspect 'staged' car accident for bogus $5M suit, man claims

Rex Heuermann "didn't even get hurt" in the 2017 incident, the boyfriend of the driver claimed.

Why Chiefs superstar loves 'being the villain' in NFL games

Patrick Mahomes has never played a road playoff game, but he sounds more than willing to embrace that chance if it comes.

Can the Mets turn their season around after the All-Star break?

The host of the Subway to Shea Podcast Anthony Rivera joins Dexter to talk about the Mets second half of the season after the All-Star break.

Wagner mercenary group arrives in Belarus after mutiny: report

The DPSU, Ukraine's border guard service, said it is looking into how many "militants" are in Belarus after approximately 60 Wagner vehicles reportedly crossed the border into Belarus on Saturday,...

Nets waive reserve guard after pushing back contract guarantee date

The Nets waived Edmond Sumner, ending his tenure with the team after just one season and nine days after they pushed back his contract guarantee date.

Hamburger or hot dog: Which is healthier? Experts have the answer

Nutritionists reveal verdict behind hamburgers, hot dogs and which is better for you.

Best bets for UFC Vegas 77 on Saturday

The card begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday and will be broadcast on ESPN from start to finish.

Our totally fake 'green energy transition'

The Biden administration promised an energy transition, but the use of fossil fuels has only increased.

Once at rock bottom, golfer returns to glory as he gears up for British Open

After 1,610 days and 96 tournaments without a victory, Rickie Fowler hoisted the chalice at the Rocket Mortgage Classic three weeks ago.

Voters know Biden's talking baloney on his economic record

President Joe Biden has made it clear: He’s running for reelection on his economic record.

Bag, shoe counterfeiters back in force on NYC's Canal Street

The counterfeiters are back with a vengeance on Canal Street, frustrated residents told The Post.

Feelin' lucky? Powerball jackpot surges to $875 million — 3rd largest ever

Feeling lucky? Powerball’s jackpot heading into Saturday night's drawing is now up to at a whopping $875 million — the third-largest in the game’s history.

Millions freak out over woman who appears frozen in time: 'What the f--k?'

The digital masses are obsessed with the latest viral video brain teaser: "Bruh, I'm trippin."

Stitches betting on veteran starter in this NL matchup

Alex Cobb will lead the visiting Giants past the Pirates on Saturday night, Stitches predicts.

Yonkers' only charter school illustrates just how broken the system is

The Charter School of Excellence in Yonkers is a perfect example of how successful education institutions are held back by unions and bureaucracy.

Iconic boardwalk occupied by homeless groups during spiraling crisis

After authorities cleared a homeless man who had seized a pagoda along the boardwalk for weeks, another vagrant couple quickly took over the space.

Secret Service covering up White House cocaine for Hunter Biden: Nikki Haley

“I strongly believe this is a coverup for either Hunter, or someone very close to the president, and they don’t want to say who it is.”

'Fountain of Youth' pill: Harvard researchers have found age reversing chemicals

A study published by Harvard Medical School claims it has found the secret to the Fountain of Youth in a chemical cocktail.

Lyin' Rep. George Santos uses $85K in campaign donations to reimburse himself

Lyin' George Santos raised just $179,000 in the second fundraising quarter of 2023 — and spent $85,000 of it to reimburse himself for earlier loans he made to the campaign, FEC...

Vivek Ramaswamy raises $7.7M in second quarter of 2023

All told, 70% of the total his campaign brought in from April through June came from Ramaswamy's own pockets.

MLB shouldn't cave to Players Association's pitch-clock desire for playoffs

In baseball, we decide that a rule that is working just fine would be the problem if there were a violation at a critical moment.

I sneak into all-inclusive resorts with old wristbands to party with my kids for free

"Call me a thief all you like — but I enjoyed my week of free food and drink," the mom-of-two boasted.

Darius Slayton has wedding ring analogy for Giants star's contract dilemma

Darius Slayton wants to see the Giants propose to Saquon Barkley.

Homeless convicted sex offender terrorizes women in the East Village

Fritz Marseille -- who spent five months in jail last year for allegedly groping two women -- loiters between East 3rd Street and East 5th Street along Second Avenue, allegedly...

San Fran socialists killed historic Anchor Brewing: critics

Critics say lefty activists are to blame for the death of Anchor Brewing, the 127-year-old San Francisco company that pioneered America's craft beer industry.

Hong Kong health minister urges people to publicly stare down smokers

"When someone takes out a cigarette at a restaurant, everyone on the premises can stare at that person," Hong Kong's health minister said.

Soho's buzzy Sartiano's is on its way to glory

The new Sartiano's in the Mercer Hotel is still working out the kinks — but the $48 cannoli, with whipped mascarpone cheese and Italian-farmed Ossetra caviar, are noteworthy.

NY state probing contractor accused of racist, sexist tirade against Asian family

Ulgur Aydin is accused of insulting a developer's Japanese wife and the couple's kids, after the architect refused to pay for what he called slipshod work on Gowanus Park.

Liberty star draws Stephen Curry reaction after historic WNBA 3-point contest

Sabrina Ionescu broke the WNBA and NBA 3-point contest records with her final round Friday, and it drew a reaction from one of the NBA’s top shooters.

'Jeopardy!' fans are 'ashamed' of lame contestants missing easy answers

Amid a series of recent controversies, fans are increasingly fed up that some contestants are getting "easy" questions wrong on the game show.

Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect's stunning arrest by plainclothes cops caught on video

Rex Heuermann, 59, appeared oblivious as he walked along, with a messenger bag slung over his shoulder.

Netanyahu rushed to hospital after passing out, hitting head: reports

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was rushed to a Tel Aviv hospital Saturday after fainting at home and hitting his head.

Here’s how to get really smart about money matters: Brown grad who turned it around

Yanely Espinal left college with $20,000 in debt from living expenses gone wild.

Today's Iconic Moment in NY Sports History: The New Jersey Americans change their name to the New York Nets

July 15th,1968: the New Jersey Americans of the ABA announced a name change to the New York Nets and moved to Long Island in 1967. In 1976 the ABA would...

NYC apartment scorched after woman's MacBook exploded: suit

A Queens woman's 2019 Apple MacBook Pro burst into flames while she was doing her taxes, sparking a fire that "destroyed" her apartment, according to court papers.

Forget the threats overseas, America is at risk in its own backyard

Left untended, America's backyard has become increasingly occupied by hostile squatters as China, Russia, and Iran descend upon Latin America and the Caribbean to spread their autocratic ideologies. 

Kim Kardashian, Tom Brady, caviar cannoli and why you can't buy cool: Zero Bond king Scott Sartiano tells all

Sartiano has New York's new hit restaurant Sartiano's with a 750-diner waiting list every night.

Mexico files complaint over Texas border control efforts in Rio Grande

Mexican officials have lodged an official complaint with the United States government over an effort by Texas to place floating barriers in the Rio Grande River.

Why new Nets guard Lonnie Walker IV cut his hair

Turns out, the cathartic reveal — and hearing from fellow survivors — helped him even more.

Kirk Cousins reacts to getting left off teammate's top-5 QB list

Kirk Cousins took a snub from his top receiver in-stride.

'Botched' doc Terry Dubrow issues Ozempic warning after Lisa Marie Presley autopsy

"Nobody's talking about this right now, but we need to talk about it."

Memphis shooting suspect's aunt says he was recently in mental hospital

Larry Pickens, who is charged with fatally shooting Memphis surgeon Benjamin Mauck, has a long history of mental health issues, his aunt said, including a recent stay at a facility.

Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect's wife seemingly loves comic book conventions, hates large crowds

The wife of the alleged Gilgo Beach killer loved comic book conventions and planning vacations -- but hated cold weather, according to a long-dormant Twitter account.  

Cornel West says Biden committed 'crime against humanity' on black Americans

Cornel West offered a blistering assessment of President Biden's record on race issues.

Marketa Vondrousova caps improbable Wimbledon journey as first unseeded women’s champion

Marketa Vondrousova became the lowest-ranked and first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon, defeating 2022 runner-up Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday.

Black, Hispanic NYers who failed teacher's test pocket $1.8B in bias suit settlement

As of Friday, 225 people of color who failed an exam once used for city teacher licensing from 1994 to 2014 had already been notified they’re getting settlements of at...

Adams declares he's 'symbol of black manhood' while defending Nazi survivor-slave owner rant

Adams continues to defend his outsized reaction to an 84-year-old Holocaust survivor who dared to question him, declaring himself “the symbol of black manhood.”

Guardians brothers make MLB history after accomplishing this in the same inning

Even in an unremarkable July game, baseball can produce some history. Both Bo and Josh Naylor homered in the same inning for the Guardians.

The number of potential NYPD cops plummets

The number of potential cops signing up to join the NYPD has dropped to a fraction of what it was just five years ago, part of a nationwide trend.

Battle to be the real Barbie: Toy boss' daughter vs sex-crazed genius' ideal woman

Either apparently wholesome mom Barbara Handler named the doll for her daughter, or sex-obsessed missile designer Jack Ryan used his "ideal woman" as a model.

How the '70s liberation movements paved way for today's identity battles

Left-wing liberation movements focused on universities and other cultural institutions as the center of the political influence beginning the 1970s.

If the Kennedy summer compound walls could talk

“It is the heart of the Kennedy Compound suspended somewhere between the past and the present,” writes Kate Storey.

Tennis star slams article questioning her 'dynamic that family billions can’t buy'

An article in The Times asked if Jessica Pegula could have the requisite "drive" to win grand slam tournaments when her family is worth billions.

One dead, two injured in shootings across NYC

A Bronx man was fatally shot in his neighborhood and two people were wounded during a dispute in Brooklyn, police said.

Far left Democrat primary challenges may cause 2024 chaos

Democrat plans to retake the House of Representatives could face headwinds as the party grapples with a raft of far-left primary candidates, who insiders fear could blow winnable seats.

RFK Jr. slams NATO in latest tirade: 'Insane to keep it going'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raised eyebrows during a dinner at Tony's Di Napoli on the Upper East Side this week after suggesting NATO should be disbanded.

NYC's Hudson River Park Act celebrates 25-year anniversary

Hudson River Park is currently toasting two major milestones, the 25th Anniversary of the Hudson River Park Act and two decades since the park opened to the public

Duane Reade pulls morning-after pill displays after Post report

Duane Reade has pulled displays along the checkout line advertising emergency contraceptive pills for $39.99 after The Post revealed the bizarre business move last week.

SummerStage worker caught on video spraying crowd after allegedly being called slur

A SummerStage staffer used what appeared to be pepper spray against a concertgoer in Central Park after claiming the person called him a "f----t."

The risk Peter Laviolette should take for Rangers to reach win-now mandate

The only way for the Rangers to accomplish their objective is for Peter Laviolette not to take the Win Now mandate literally as Gerard Gallant did.

Forget sharks — NY swimmers should brace for Portuguese man o' war: expert

Swimmers already wary of clinging jellyfish and lurking sharks should put the venomous Portuguese man o' war on their radar, experts say.

NYC shopkeeper forced to clean up crime scene sidewalk after fatal shooting

“I asked the NYPD, ‘Are you going to come clean it?’ And they told me ‘no, that’s not our job,’” a Lower East Side merchant said.

Sexist pigs, dying friends, and 9/11: What it’s like to be a trailblazing female firefighter

Clare Frank has been fighting fires since she fudged her birth date to join up in 1982, at age 17.

Manhattan 'cult' that held 'fight clubs' sues ex-member over tell-all book

The Odyssey Study Group has sued Spencer Schneider, accusing him of falsely branding the group as a "sinister cult."

I've been deprogrammed after life with Hugh at 'toxic' Playboy mansion: Crystal Hefner

In an exclusive interview, Crystal Hefner reveals she was "love-bombed" by "misogynist" Hugh Hefner, who wouldn't let her go to Disneyland and gave her a 6 p.m. curfew.

Why Gen-Xers are the indie voters both parties need now

Buried within last week’s sluggish job report were some particularly sobering data points: Virtually all of the Americans laid off over the past six months are members of Generation X....

RFK Jr. says COVID may have been 'ethnically targeted' to spare Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese people

Kennedy — a longtime aficionado of conspiracy theories — floated the idea during a question and answer portion of a raucous booze and fart filled dinner at Tony's Di Napoli on the...

Meet the New Zealand man pretending to be famous on Instagram

Duncan Killick has amassed a real fan following for pretending to be famous on Instagram.

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry 'are focusing on future projects' after Emmy snub: expert

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Netflix documentary series “Harry & Meghan” wasn't picked up for an Emmy nomination earlier this week.

Drug dealers openly hawk mushrooms in Washington Square Park

A half-dozen drug dealers are brazenly advertising and selling magic mushrooms on display at their tables in the Greenwich Village park.

15 best Barbie dolls and toys in honor of the 2023 'Barbie' movie

Life in plastic really is fantastic.

19 best end-of-summer deals at the 2023 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Save big on our favorite summer essentials from Nordstrom.

Police officer killed, 2 other cops in critical condition in shooting that left suspect dead

Officers returned gunfire, killing the shooter, who has yet to be identified.

Georgia County commissioner blasts $210K plan to consider reparations: ‘We don’t have money for a hospital’

'This is just such a divisive concept and I feel like it's just gonna hurt Fulton County,' one commissioner warned. 'It's just gonna rip us apart'

'Matilda' star says she 'never made enough' money for SAG-AFTRA healthcare

The "Matilda" star has joined thousands of actors and entertainers striking in Hollywood with the Writers Guild of America for the first time in over six decades.

New hitting coach makes big impression on Yankees players

Yankees players sat in on a 30-minute advance meeting in which their new hitting coach, Sean Casey, put his energetic persona on full display.

What will keep Justin Verlander 'up tonight' after Mets' loss

Justin Verlander was undone by six walks in his three-run, five-inning outing in the Mets' 6-0 loss to the Dodgers on Friday night at Citi Field.

Dear Abby: My husband hijacked our daughter's wedding

Dear Abby weighs in on wedding woes and lost friendships.

Vegas could break heat record as tens of millions across US endure scorching temperatures

Visitors to Las Vegas on Friday stepped out momentarily to snap photos and were hit by blast-furnace air.

Scammers steal shopper's credit card at Walmart's self-checkout counter in elaborate scheme

One of the thieves, who had been standing near a vending machine, dropped money next to where the man was checking out from the retail store.

Yankees veteran grateful for time with Rockies: 'special place for me'

For the first time since he left the Rockies following the 2018 season, DJ LeMahieu returned on Friday to Coors Field as a visiting player.

MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani leaves game with injury

Shohei Ohtani left the mound with finger pain for his third straight start Friday night.

Chief deputy caught speeding 60 mph over limit by underling: 'I’m going to write his ass'

A Georgia county chief deputy was suspended last month after one of his underlings caught him racing a department car 60 miles per hour over the speed limit, according to...

Mets co-ace starting Sunday vs. Dodgers despite neck issue

The Mets considered pushing back Max Scherzer’s next outing to Tuesday due to some neck stiffness, but he will start on Sunday as scheduled

Disney heiress arrested protesting private plane greenhouse gas emissions in Hamptons

The heiress to the Disney fortune was arrested on Long Island on Friday while protesting the use of small private jets with other climate activists at an airport.

Alabama woman mysteriously vanishes after stopping on highway to help wandering toddler

When officers arrived just minutes later, they found Russell’s running car, cell phone and purse but no sign of her or the child.

Mets' 'for sale' sign needs to go up outside Citi Field ASAP

There are 14 games remaining before MLB’s Aug. 1 trade deadline, but Friday's loss seemed to end the charade that the Mets might be buyers.

Kamala Harris says US must ‘reduce population’ to fight climate change in latest gaffe

Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday called on the US to “reduce population” in an effort to combat climate change, but she meant to say “reduce pollution,” according to the...

Yankees slugger's blast has Sean Casey hyped in hitting coach debut

It didn’t take long for the Yankees to manufacture runs after the All-Star break — and new hitting coach Sean Casey was excited from the dugout. 

Children who survived plane crash and lived for 5 weeks in jungle released from hospital

Four Colombian Indigenous children who survived a plane crash in the country's Amazon region have been released from hospital after a 34-day stay, the government said on Friday.