October 2, 2018
VillageOne co-working space in Soho will cater to glam industries
To differentiate themselves, some coworking spaces are specializing in targeted industries. The latest is VillageOne, which will open in Soho on Oct. 19 with clients that focus on communications, fashion...
Don't tell Spencer Dinwiddie he had a breakout season
Nothing has changed for Spencer Dinwiddie. He doesn’t view last year as a breakout season. He doesn’t see being named a finalist for the NBA’s Most Improved Player or winning...
Defense lawyers blame Rick Pitino as college hoops corruption trial begins
Three men accused of corrupting college basketball kicked off their Manhattan federal trial Tuesday by claiming that they were just doing what the colleges and coaches — including Basketball Hall...
Publicist for basketball doc ends up in Adidas trial jury pool
The wire fraud and corruption trial of sneaker company executives involved in the NCAA basketball recruiting scandal had a humorous aside from the publishing world tied to a documentary from...
Rangers defenseman gets 'fresh start' after injury-plagued debut
A year ago, Kevin Shattenkirk was playing through a knee injury just so he could make the opening night start in his first season with his hometown Rangers. It turned...
Notorious robber bailed out by RFK charity has sex store manager 'scared'
One of the jailbirds sprung by the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights group is a violent recidivist who recently landed behind bars for robbing a Chelsea sex shop at knifepoint...
New York REIT taps Avison Young to oversee Sixth Avenue property
New York REIT has hired Avison Young to oversee the boutique office property at 1140 Sixth Ave. on the northwest corner of West 44th Street. Veteran broker Todd Korren is...
Canon signs lease for entire floor of 261 Madison Ave.
Canon has signed a direct lease with the Sapir Organization for an entire floor at 261 Madison Ave. The photography giant had previously been a subtenant of a company that...
Toys ‘R’ Us debtholders plan to bring back 'iconic' brand
It’s official: Toys R Us will live on. The iconic retailer’s debtholders are forming a new company, Geoffrey LLC that will control the Toys R Us and Babies R Us...
'Venom' is an absolute disaster
“Venom”? More like cyanide. The latest movie off the Marvel assembly line is a disaster on every level, from the hatchet-job writing to the horrid performances. Like so many recent...
Florida teen lured men on dating app to rob them: cops
An underage Florida teen lured men on a dating app to rob them — then warned they’d be the ones in hot water if they went to the cops, authorities...
FDA raids Juul headquarters, seizes thousands of documents
US health officials are turning up the heat on a leading e-cigarette maker. In an amped-up battle to keep teenagers from vaping, investigators for the Food & Drug Administration raided...
Why I gave up everything and joined a New Age cult
Renee Linnell stood with a friend on the beach near her Los Angeles home, built a fire, and burned everything she owned. Her brand-new Armani leather jacket, her parents’ wedding...
PepsiCo CEO takes shot at Coke on her last day
PepsiCo boss Indra Nooyi took a pop shot at Coca-Cola on her last day on the job, although only industry insiders may have noticed. Nooyi, responding to a question on...
Redbook may stop regular print publication soon
Hearst watchers are said to be worried about Redbook. In the glory days of the magazine world, there was a core group of women’s service magazines known as the Seven...
Best under-the-radar home run hitter looking to wreck Yankees
For someone who has hit more home runs than anyone in MLB over the past three seasons, Khris Davis may be the West Coast’s best-kept secret. But a few of...
De Blasio, Carranza are leading NYC schools to a dead end
Not so long ago in New York, teacher evaluations were the hottest button in public education. Gov. Cuomo was the chief proponent, arguing that up to 50 percent of teachers’...
Subway perv dodges jail after admitting to touching underage girls
A straphanger who admitted to grabbing three underage girls in an Upper West Side subway station has gotten off without any jail time, The Post has learned. Patricio Penaloza, 35,...
Elderly Queens woman killed in car accident after losing control of vehicle
An elderly woman was killed when she lost control of her car in Queens on Tuesday morning, police said. Diane Griffin, 77, was driving her Mazda CX-5 east on Hillside...
NHL preview: These Stanley Cup contenders are racing the clock
The NHL is about levels, but it is about windows, too. Windows that are closing. Except the window that was supposed to be closed last year opened for the Capitals...
De Blasio creates $165K job that encourages people to vote
In Mayor de Blasio’s eyes, there’s no good cause that can’t benefit from the big hand of government — even democracy itself. The mayor on Tuesday announced the appointment of...
How St. John's new AD plans to help Chris Mullin
Mike Cragg didn’t hesitate or waver. He said he came to St. John’s after more than three decades in Duke’s athletic department to run his own shop and chose the...
NFL enjoys huge ratings win in Week 4
The NFL’s Week 4 was a blockbuster, with the league’s six telecasts collectively posting a 10 percent ratings increase over the same week a year ago. The gain increased ratings...
ABC may have landed Michelle Obama's first interview for new memoir
The buzz in the publishing world is that Disney’s ABC Network has snagged the first sitdown interview with Michelle Obama upon the publication of her memoir “Becoming,” which hits bookstores...
Rangers' surprise addition now has his own number
Brett Howden made the team and then changed his number. One of the slight surprises of the Rangers training camp was the 20-year-old Howden cracking the opening night roster, and...
Craig Carton allegedly pretended to be a 'Hamilton' producer
Sports-radio personality and accused fraudster Craig Carton may have once pretended to be a producer of “Hamilton,” Manhattan federal prosecutors revealed this week. In newly filed court documents, prosecutors said...
Cops testing crime-fighting gizmo straight out of Batman
Holy BolaWrap, Batman! Yonkers cops looking to subdue suspects without resorting to guns or Tasers are testing a new tool for their utility belts: a gizmo that launches a Kevlar...
Trump mocks Christine Blasey Ford’s Senate testimony
President Trump blasted Christine Blasey Ford’s Senate testimony — in which she accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault — at a Mississippi campaign rally Tuesday night. “Thirty-six years...
Congressional candidate accused of lying about 'heroic' past
A Republican congressional candidate from Kansas who touts himself as an "accomplished athlete and explorer" — with "heroic leadership" experience climbing Mount Everest and racing dogs "across the frozen tundra"...
NFL suspends LB indefinitely after insider trading guilty plea
RENTON, Wash. — The NFL suspended Seahawks linebacker Mychal Kendricks indefinitely on Tuesday after he pleaded guilty last month to federal insider trading charges. Kendricks was suspended under the personal-conduct...
Professor blasted for saying sexual assault is a prerequisite for manhood
A Brooklyn College professor has sparked outrage for blowing off high school sexual misconduct in a scathing blog post on the Kavanaugh hearings last week. "If someone did not commit...
Worst maid ever drank my booze, wrecked my home and passed out on the floor
The only thing these maids cleaned out was the liquor cabinet! A Brooklyn woman expected a spick-and-span home when she hired a cleaning company to tidy up her Williamsburg pad....
Brooklyn car crash sparked wild kidnapping-for-ransom plot: cops
A Brooklyn fender-bender sparked a bizarre kidnapping-for-ransom plot when a deliveryman's van collided with a car -- and two nearby thugs launched into a shakedown, police said Tuesday. "I was...
Nets' young centerpiece already learning a lot from this veteran
Newcomer Ed Davis’s value goes beyond what he will provide on game days. The veteran forward is also going to be a key factor in the development of young center...
Long Island wants to move polling sites after sex offenders get right to vote
Long Island officials said Tuesday they want to move polling sites out of their schools after Gov. Cuomo granted voting rights to parolees who include sex offenders. The ex-cons are...
Snake-bit Eli Manning is being lulled into Giants mediocrity
There is a sarcastic side Eli Manning does not let out, but you could sense it bubbling near the surface the other day. The Giants do not score enough, and...
Envelope believed to contain ricin sent to Trump
An envelope containing what appeared to be the deadly poison ricin was sent to President Trump, but never made it to The White House, a report said Tuesday. The piece...
13-year-old boys arrested for carjacking teacher outside school: cops
Two students in Florida were arrested for allegedly carjacking a teacher outside their elementary school, according to officials. Police said the 13-year-old boys were charged Monday in connection with the...
Passenger using overhead bins for pull-ups forces flight to divert
One man’s mile-high workout took an unexpected turn. An American Airlines flight from Phoenix to Boston was diverted to Kansas City, Mo., Monday evening after a passenger allegedly refused to...
Couple's 'private moments' caught on hidden cam in swanky Airbnb-like rental: suit
A Texas tourist’s “private moments” with his wife were caught on a camera hidden inside an “upmarket Airbnb” he was renting for $1,100 a night, a new lawsuit claims. Houston...
Aaron Judge doesn't see big deal with A's strategy
The A’s made official Tuesday what many had predicted nearly as soon as they had clinched a wild-card berth: They’re going to use an opener and go with a bullpen...
Mario Hezonja 'pissed off' after debut, but not at Knicks coach
Mario Hezonja was ticked at himself — not coach David Fizdale for not starting him in Monday’s preseason opener. The Croatian combo forward wears his emotions on his sleeve. Though...
Fugitive's plunge into toxic Gowanus Canal was a terrible decision
He's hooked on heroin and could have killed a cop -- but the worst thing for this upstate fugitive's well-being may have been his recent plunge into the toxic Gowanus...
Breaking down wild-card game: The only 2 edges Yankees have
For a second consecutive season, the Yankees are looking to win a wild-card game in The Bronx for the chance to play in the ALDS. But instead of hosting a...
Baby rhino bites tip of man's finger during zoo tour
CINCINNATI — Officials at an Ohio zoo say a 1-year-old baby rhinoceros has bitten the tip of a man's finger during a behind-the-scenes tour at the facility. Cincinnati Zoo spokeswoman...
Yet another Cuomo crony headed to the hoosegow
Another onetime Gov. Cuomo crony is likely headed to prison after Steve Pigeon, the Buffalo fixer and former Erie County Democratic chairman, took plea deals on state and federal bribery...
Trump's 'love' for Kim is undercutting his own team's necessary toughness
President Trump is planning a second summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong-un. Fine. But what’s with all the president’s lovey-dovey words for the mad butcher of the North? After all,...
Democrats' 'honest' but indecent assault on Kavanaugh
It is a mistake to think the anti-Brett Kavanaugh forces are acting cynically. I believe almost all his antagonists honestly thought his views should have disqualified him, leading many of...
Is this what James Bettcher's Giants defense has been missing?
James Bettcher arrived as the Giants’ defensive coordinator this offseason with the reputation for putting together defenses that use creative ways to rush the passer. Through four games, the team...
It's a joy to root for this Yankees squad
Let’s hear it for the boys: The Yankees have made it to October yet again — that is, to Wednesday’s win-or-go-home wild-card game. It’s the second straight year in the...
De Blasio's 'transparent' chutzpah
Don’t play poker with Mayor de Blasio — not when he can keep a straight face while telling enormous whoppers, such as the one about his latest mass e-mail dump....
Teacher who allegedly snorted drugs in class arrested again
The Kentucky elementary school teacher arrested earlier this year for allegedly snorting drugs in class landed back in the slammer again, according to officials. Cherish Rednour, 42, was taken into...
Pompeo plans to meet with Kim Jong Un again in Pyongyang
WASHINGTON - Secretary of State Mike Pompeo plans to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang on Sunday, the State Department announced Tuesday. On the agenda is...
Christine Blasey Ford's lawyers blast FBI's Kavanaugh investigation
The lawyers for Christine Blasey Ford — Brett Kavanaugh's alleged sex assault victim — blasted the FBI's "supplemental investigation" into their client's allegations against the Supreme Court nominee on Tuesday....
Four men busted in slaying of innocent Staten Island bystander
Cops have arrested four men in the shooting death of an innocent bystander from Staten Island who got gunned down on the same block where she'd survived getting hit by...
Animal rights group claims Bronx elephant is a person
They're not monkeying around any more! The animal rights group that famously tried -- and failed -- to get a pair New York primates the same legal right to freedom...
EPA entertains idea that some radiation may be healthy
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is quietly moving to weaken U.S. radiation regulations, turning to scientific outliers who argue that a bit of radiation damage is actually good for you...
Cranky journalist tries CBD drinks, remains cranky
CBD is this year’s It substance. The legal hemp plant derivative is touted as a stress-beater and all-around wonder drug, and it’s popping up everywhere from yoga studios to beauty...
Principal accused of spanking students with paddle
McALESTER, Okla. — An Oklahoma principal accused of spanking two elementary school students with a wooden paddle, leaving both boys bruised, has been charged with child abuse and placed on...
Inside Aaron Boone's high-risk decision to start Luis Severino
Aaron Boone said he had three good choices when identifying the starter for Wednesday night’s AL wild-card game against the A’s at Yankee Stadium. After hearing from general manager Brian...
Jets running back cashing in on grossest TD celebration
Isaiah Crowell is apparently now cleaning up with endorsements, in a development that will be interesting to see if Todd Bowles takes sitting down. The Jets running back is promoting...
New York state launches probe into Trump's taxes after bombshell report
The state on Tuesday launched an investigation into President Trump following an explosive report alleging that he and his family cooked up fraudulent financial schemes to help their parents dodge...
Here's what people think of 'Queer Eye' food guy's new restaurant
Antoni Porowski, the 34-year-old food guy on Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” is a makeover pro. So it makes sense that he’s behind the reboot of Village Den, a health-conscious fast-casual eatery...
Pizza guy thwarts hostage situation after seeing victim mouth 'Help me'
A Domino's Pizza deliveryman reportedly thwarted a kidnapping when he arrived at a customer's home and saw a woman mouth "Help me," officials said. The victim reportedly was held hostage...
Rangers preview: What fans see will only be half the project
This will be a two-track season for the organization, one in which the Rangers will more likely than not take the local to the bitter end of 2018-19, and the...
The best secret menus in NYC
There's more to your menu than meets the eye. Secret, off-menu orders have slowly taken over New York City’s food scene, thanks in part to social media. “In 2018, people...
Body found in water tied to chains, rocks may be suicide victim
The body of a man with chains and rocks tied to his legs was found in the waters off Flushing on Tuesday morning -- and cops believe he may have...
It took a lot of weirdness for McCutchen to have this moment
Andrew McCutchen joined the Pirates organization as a teenager. In Pittsburgh, he became an MVP, five-time All-Star and face of the franchise, leading a team that suffered 20 straight losing...
Hillary Clinton: Kavanaugh's political hit job claim is laughable
Hillary Clinton on Tuesday scoffed at Judge Brett Kavanaugh's claim that there was a political hit job being carried out against him "on behalf of the Clintons" -- saying the...
The evidence of the season-long Yankees overhaul
The Yankees opened the 2018 season on March 29 in Toronto with lofty expectations. For the most part, they have lived up to those — though not without significant changes...
Man who lost limbs to infection from dog saliva determined to walk again
MILWAUKEE — A Wisconsin man who lost part of his forearms and legs after contracting a rare blood infection from dog saliva is being praised by his doctor for his...
JCPenney names new CEO after months-long search
JCPenney named its first female CEO on Tuesday. After losing its chief executive, Marvin Ellison, a turnaround expert, four months ago, the struggling department store chain has named Jill Soltau...
Eat these foods to make seasonal allergies less miserable
Sneezing your way through fall allergies? Consider changing your diet, says Joy Bauer, a Westchester-based nutritionist and dietary expert for NBC’s “Today.” Her new book, “Joy’s Simple Food Remedies,” rounds...
Why it's way more expensive for singles to travel
Looking to go on an "Eat Pray Love" journey? That solo trip may cost you. Singles spent nearly $2,660 more per year than people in relationships, reported by The Telegraph based...
NYU student commits suicide on subway tracks
A New York University student was killed Tuesday when he jumped in front of an oncoming train in Manhattan, police said. The 18-year-old man, whose identity was not immediately released,...
Europe's regulations could make it leader in electric car production
PARIS — European carmakers are rolling out electric vehicles like the ones on view this week at the Paris Motor Show to burnish their reputations as technology leaders and to...
Dad's murder leads to arrest of teen daughter, her boyfriend
A Florida teen girl faces charges for allegedly helping her boyfriend cover up the murder of her father, who didn't approve of them dating, according to reports. Eveline Gainza, 17,...
Zero Waste homes produce a Mason jar's worth of trash in a year
Less may be more, but zero is the best of all — at least where contributing to landfills is concerned. A small but growing number of households are joining what...
Why women must stand up for Kavanaugh and other commentary
From the left: Menendez Could Be Dems’ Achilles Heel An “important subtext” of the Brett Kavanaugh hearings is the Democratic excitement about the party’s “unlikely but feasible” opportunity of retaking...
University cancels West Side Story production after whitewashing backlash
Kent State University has canceled its fall musical production of “West Side Story” following complaints that too many white students landed lead roles. Bridgett Martinez, a junior musical theatre major...
Islanders preview: Mathew Barzal takes the Tavares torch
The Islanders are going to do what they can to forget about John Tavares, but the gaping hole left by the departed captain is too big to ignore. After a...
Girl who fell out of window is going to survive
The 9-year-old Harlem girl who tumbled out a sixth-floor window is in critical condition but should pull through, her mom said Tuesday -- as it surfaced that the child was...
How Brian Cashman built the Yankees for this moment
Shortly before noon Tuesday — about 32 hours prior to first pitch of sudden death — Aaron Boone removed the great mystery around the Yankees. Luis Severino will start Wednesday’s...
Old man accused of throwing puppy from car turns himself in
An elderly Yonkers man accused of slamming a puppy onto a Bronx Street after dragging it out of a his car turned himself in to cops Tuesday morning, authorities said....
Senator misses the days when lawmakers debated each other on the floor
WASHINGTON -- How broken is the U.S. Senate? Lawmakers don’t even debate each other on the Senate floor anymore, Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) pointed out Tuesday. “It’s only one senator...
Dad's photo proves why men's restrooms need changing tables
Donte Palmer is fed up with the lack of changing tables in men’s restrooms. The Florida father of three took to Instagram last month after he was forced — yet again — to...
Former Miss Iraq receives death threats after beauty queen's murder
A former beauty queen claims she is the target of death threats after another pageant queen was murdered, according to a post on social media. Former Miss Iraq Shimaa Qassem...
Fugitive arrested for shooting at cops heads to court
The upstate criminal who was busted after three days on the lam stayed mum Tuesday morning as he was led out of a Brooklyn police precinct. Joshua Stuart, 42 --...
Faces are officially out for spring, according to fashion
Apparently, nothing says spring 2019 like covering a runway model’s face. Catwalks across Europe have been filled with eye-catching, eyebrow-raising face coverings, from veiled beekeeper headwear to balaclavas. In London,...
Dems' blue wave looks more like a ripple as races tighten: poll
The blue wave of Democrats that liberals hope will swamp GOP majorities in Congress may have already crested as the midterm elections approach, a new poll suggested Tuesday. Five weeks...
Devils preview: Hurdles await after surprisingly rapid rise
Things turned around for the Devils a little faster than most people thought. As general manager Ray Shero orchestrates a rebuilding process, the young team broke a five-year playoff drought...
Users claim new iPhones are automatically smoothing skin in selfies
As far as tech controversies go, this one could probably be a lot worse. iPhone owners who purchased the new iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are noticing something odd...
Trump's fortune takes $1B hit in his pursuit of the presidency
The presidency is costing Donald Trump. His net worth has fallen by more than a $1 billion since he descended the escalator at Trump Tower and launched his campaign, sending...
Racist Halloween decoration taken down from tree by police
Community members in Lansing, Illinois, were outraged after seeing what appeared to be a black man lynched in a tree. Police removed the decor, which neighbors say originally had a...
Aaron Boone may see himself in his two riskiest wild-card picks
He knows, of course. He understands. As much as anyone who will be inside Yankee Stadium on Wednesday night, Aaron Boone is intimately familiar not just with the noise of...
White powder mailed to Ted Cruz's office
Two people were rushed to the hospital Tuesday after being exposed to a white, powdery substance in mail sent to Sen. Ted Cruz’s campaign office, according to reports. The piece...
Traveling to Mars could cause cancer: study
Getting a manned mission safely to Mars would be the greatest space-age accomplishment of all time. Humans have never visited another planet, and while we’ve traveled to the Moon and...
Trump: It's a very scary time for young men in America
President Trump lamented Tuesday that “it’s a very scary time for young men in America” when asked about sexual-assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. “It’s a tough thing...
Indonesia quake survivor finds father and sister locked in final embrace
PALU, Indonesia — For two days, Edi Setiawan helped pull the dead and the living out of a sea of mud and debris, all of them victims of one of...
Millennials are judgmental when it comes to house parties
If you’re welcoming guests into your home, you have precisely 19 minutes to make a good impression, according to new research. A new study examining the modern-day rules of hosting...
Boxing coach busted for rape after victims' relatives confront him at gym
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6iEjqZbuS4 A youth boxing coach in Massachusetts accused of raping two students called cops after a crowd gathered outside his gym to demand justice -- but he was the one...
Mutant turtle with two heads still alive after 3 months
It's not Donatello, Raphael or Leonardo, but a two-headed mutant turtle has been found in southeast China, surprising onlookers, the Daily Mail reports. The turtle, thought to be a red-eared...
Judge tosses suit seeking to limit L train construction
Manhattan residents are L-osers again. A group of people living along the L subway train lost their legal bid to limit construction hours for the impending shutdown of the line...
Feds warn El Chapo's lawyer could get someone killed
Prosecutors say that if a lawyer for Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman is allowed to keep running his mouth, witnesses could wind up dead at the hands of the Mexican drug...
The baseball manager firings are here
The playoffs are here. So are the goodbyes. The annual scrubbing of managers has begun, with Paul Molitor being the latest to go Tuesday. Minnesota fired the Twins legend one season...
All three Knicks rookies make impressive opening splashes
The Knicks went 3-for-3 in Washington, D.C. during their preseason opener. Not from the field – but with their rookie showings. And isn’t that what Scott Perry’s 2018-19 vision is...
Bus driver accused of laughing while driving off with girl pinned in door
An MTA bus driver shut the doors on a girl’s arm — then drove for several blocks and laughed afterward, according to a witness and photo. The backpack-wearing victim can...
You can now put weed in carry-ons at LAX airport
Passengers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) can now carry marijuana through the terminals. The airport wrote on its website that the LAPD "will allow passengers to travel through LAX...
Video games can promote aggression in young people, study says
For decades, a debate has raged over whether there’s a link between violent video games and violent behavior. Now, new research suggests a small but “reliable” correlation between violent video...
Physics professor acts like a sexist pig at the best time imaginable
An Italian professor who chose a seminar about physics and gender as his forum to argue that women were naturally less suited to the science has been suspended — several...
Judge Judy breaks Twitter silence, leaves people confused
As Twitter continues to explode with vitriol over Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court, one of our finest legal minds has spoken out. Judge Judy Sheindlin — who,...
A's announce unconventional starter for Yankees wild-card game
The Yankees are taking a chance with Luis Severino. The A's are taking a much different chance with their wild-card "starter." Reliever Liam Hendriks will start -- as the opener...
This incredible view is killing people in Australia
It's a spectacular location in Australia that visitors just can’t get enough of, but some are putting their lives on the line here despite a recent tragedy. The iconic Sea...
The offensive force Jets desperately need to lock up
There are plenty of things to complain about when it comes to the Jets these days, but a major bright spot has been the play of Quincy Enunwa. It feels...
Air traffic controller dies after guiding plane to safety during Indonesian quake
A young air traffic controller who remained behind during Indonesia's devastating 7.5 earthquake and tsunami to guide an aircraft to safety has been hailed a hero. Anthonius Gunawan Agung was...
McConnell doubles down on vow to vote on Kavanaugh 'this week'
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday doubled down on his pledge to hold a vote on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh this week despite an unfinished FBI probe of...
Man accused of killing mom and baby kept list of child rape victims: cops
A man who murdered a young mother and her 2-year-old daughter kept a child rape hit list in a notebook found by police, it has been revealed. Horrific new details...
Fox promotes top execs ahead of Disney merger
Fox is getting a C-suite shuffle as Lachlan Murdoch prepares to take the helm of the broadcasting giant. The New York-based company, which owns TV and cable channels including Fox...
De Blasio to sign legislation allowing third gender on birth certificates
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday he'll soon sign legislation allowing New Yorkers to select a third gender category on their birth certificates. “It is so important that we act...
Artificial sweeteners in diet soda are toxic to gut bacteria
If you've switched to Diet Coke in a bid to cut down on sugar, then you might want to reevaluate just how healthy your choices are. Because scientists now claim...
NBA Twitter shaken to its core: Infamous Kobe Bryant GIF debunked
Kobe Bryant didn't flinch because he wasn't on the line. The infamous clip-turned-GIF featuring Bryant standing unfazed as Matt Barnes pump-faked a basketball at his face during a 2010 NBA...
Several arrested over white nationalist rally in Charlottesville
Four members of a white supremacist group were slapped Tuesday with federal conspiracy charges for allegedly traveling from California “with intent to incite a riot” at last year’s white nationalist...
Conservative group targets vulnerable Dems in pro-Kavanaugh ads
A conservative political group is targeting Democrats Joe Manchin and Heidi Heitkamp - senators running for re-election in states President Trump won by huge margins in 2016 - to back...
Famed beach closes indefinitely to recover from tourists
BANGKOK — A Thai beach made famous by the 2000 Leonardo DiCaprio movie “The Beach” will stay closed indefinitely to give its ecosystem time to recover, authorities said on Tuesday....
Gisele Bündchen: The moment Tom Brady told me Bridget Moynahan was pregnant
Tom Brady shares son John, now 11, with ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan.
Saudi princess robbed of $1M in jewelry during wedding weekend
An extravagant Saudi wedding in Paris that was attended by Oprah Winfrey and her best friend Gayle King quickly turned to disaster for one princess after $1 million worth of...
Envelopes sent to Mattis, Navy chief test positive for ricin
Two envelopes addressed to Secretary of Defense James Mattis and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson have initially tested positive for the deadly poison ricin at the Pentagon’s mail...
How #MeToo is impacting survivors' mental health
One year in, mental health professionals say #MeToo has yielded a mixed bag for sexual assault survivors and women overall. The global reckoning on sexual harassment and assault — and...
Expensive cancer drugs may not improve quality of life
Cancer drugs that keep tumors from growing may not lead to better quality of life for patients, a new study suggests. "In countries where patients need to pay co-pays, they...
Dow hits all-time high on optimism about Trump's trade deals
The Dow Jones industrial average hit an all-time high on Tuesday, boosted by optimism that President Trump’s tough approach toward Canada on its trade deal will play out with China....
Higher minimum wages can keep ex-cons from returning to prison
As states across the country work to boost their minimum wages, the policies could have an unintended side effect: Helping turn people away from a life of crime. A new...
Google is hiding a secret game in plain sight
Google users, let the games begin. A Reddit post made headlines this week for uncovering a fun feature: a text adventure game inside the search engine. “Found a crazy Easter...
The sometimes torturous history that connects Yankees and A's
The Yankees and Athletics have their share of connections through the years between players, managers and postseason history. Ties between the two teams They play on opposite coasts, but there...
DNA findings link Muhammad Ali to heroic slave
Boxing great Muhammad Ali, who fought white oppression as forcefully as he did his heavyweight opponents, was related to a heroic slave who escaped from bondage and warned Union troops...
Trump directed Cohen, son Eric to enforce hush-money deal with Stormy Daniels
President Trump directed his then-personal lawyer Michael Cohen and son Eric to work together in February to block former porn star Stormy Daniels from going public with allegations she had...
Bowling alley owner dies in pin setting machine
A Colorado bowling alley owner was killed Sunday afternoon while trying to fix a pin setting machine, Colorado Springs’ FOX 21 reported. Ector Rodriguez, 65, was the owner of the...
Earth could shrink if black hole experiments fail, astronomer warns
A top scientist has claimed the Earth could shrink to the size of two football fields if black hole experiments go wrong. Professor Lord Martin Rees has said a "doomsday...
Yankees go with a Luis Severino surprise for wild-card game
It's getting wild before the wild-card game begins. The Yankees are making a surprising choice for their one-game playoff matchup with the A's, tabbing Luis Severino over J.A. Happ and...
FBI done questioning Kavanaugh pal Mark Judge, lawyer says
The feds have wrapped up their interview of a high school drinking buddy of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh as part of their probe into sexual assault allegations against him....
'Budding superstar,' unreal pitcher: Breaking down the A's, a Yankees carbon copy
If the Yankees looked in the mirror, they would see the A’s — albeit at a lower price point. Both teams rely on power — up and down their lineups...
Muggers wanted for taking teen's Yeezy sneakers
Two Brooklyn muggers swiped a teen's Kanye West-designed kicks right off his feet, authorities said. The two robbers set upon their 15-year-old victim on Ocean Avenue near Avenue T about...
Bodycam stops bullet in intense shootout
The Baltimore Police Department released bodycam footage of a shootout that left 29-year-old Nathaniel Sassafras dead. Officers Phillip Lippe and Steven Foster had pursued Sassafras, who was suspected of being involved in local...
Yet another lottery winner has a fortune cookie to thank
If you’re thinking of ordering Chinese food tonight, you might want to grab a lotto ticket, too. That’s the take-away from one Pennsylvania resident’s $1 million win this summer. In...
Photos show Ronaldo with accuser at nightclub before alleged rape
The model-turned-teacher accusing Cristiano Ronaldo of rape got cozy with the soccer superstar at a Las Vegas nightclub just before he allegedly attacked her, photos that emerged Monday show. One...
Stitch Fix's stock comes undone as subscriber growth stalls
Shares of Stitch Fix have come apart at the seams. The online subscription fashion service lost more than a third of its value Tuesday as the company admitted that customer...
High schoolers disciplined for taking racist, anti-gay pictures with each other
A group of high school students in California will be disciplined for photos during a sponsored event that appeared on social media last week spelling out racial and homophobic slurs,...
This is how much a university is charging for fake Mars dirt
Mars is a long, long way away, but it’s abundantly clear that getting there is mankind’s next great challenge. Space agencies from around the world are already working hard on...
Third Kavanaugh accuser backs away from some of her 'gang rape' claims
Julie Swetnick — the third woman to accuse Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct — backed away from some of her accusations against the Supreme Court hopeful in a new interview,...
Ferry with nearly 300 people onboard stranded in Baltic Sea
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A ferry with around 300 people on board was stranded in the Baltic Sea on Tuesday after the ship experienced engine failure, the Danish operator said. No...
New Yorkers can now bring their pets on public transit in emergencies
No pet left behind. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation into law Tuesday that allows pets to be brought aboard any public transit service during an emergency. During Superstorm Sandy, many...
These $122 lettuce sandals are officially fall's weirdest shoes
These shoes are made for munchin’. Introducing the “lettuce slide,” a crunchy riff on the ubiquitous Adidas sport sandals from vegan footwear brand Rombaut. The garden-variety wonders dispense with the...
Indra Nooyi is leaving PepsiCo on a high note
PepsiCo boss Indra Nooyi is leaving the snacks-and-soda giant on a high note, with the company posting a stronger-than-expected quarterly profit on her last day on the job. Nooyi —...
11-year-old girl dragged out of truck in brutal gas station attack
Shocking CCTV footage shows the moment two people attacked a family outside a gas station in Silver Springs, Florida. It's unclear what caused 18-year-olds Brandon Clanton and Julia Marie Napiontek to...
Melania meets Ghana's first lady over tea during solo Africa trip
First lady Melania Trump handed out teddy bears to babies and shared tea with her counterpart in Ghana on Tuesday as she embarked on the first leg of her five-day...
The moment two thieves realize they're on camera
Smile, you're on camera! Two thieves were caught on surveillance footage busting open a safe inside a Bronx supermarket, police said. The crooks broke into C-Town Supermarket on Sedgwick Avenue...
Kyrie Irving blames YouTube 'rabbit hole' for flat-Earth belief
Kyrie Irving's unexpected apology tour made a pit stop at the Forbes Under 30 Summit on Monday in Boston, where the Celtics point guard apologized for saying the Earth is...
Dunkin' Donuts workers fired for dumping water on homeless man
The employees responsible for dumping a pitcher of water on a sleeping homeless man at an upstate New York Dunkin’ Donuts have been fired, company officials confirmed. The franchisees who...
Paulina Gretzky in middle of Dustin-Koepka Ryder Cup blowup
The US Ryder Cup team was essentially a bad reality show behind closed doors as another report of bad blood surfaced on Tuesday. Multiple outlets have reported that Dustin Johnson...
Death toll climbs over 1,300 after earthquake, tsunami strike Indonesia
The death toll from the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Indonesia last week jumped to 1,347 on Tuesday, with hundreds more feared buried in quicksand-like mud and debris on...
Thug beat and robbed woman in front of her 4-year-old son: cops
Police on Tuesday nabbed the violent homeless man who they say beat a woman unconscious and robbed her in front of her 4-year-old son. Derrick Chirse, who listed his home...
Kavanaugh no longer teaching at Harvard after outcry
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, who's been battling allegations of sexual misconduct, won't be teaching a class at Harvard Law School this winter after an outcry from hundreds of alumni,...
'Eyeball exploded': Ryder Cup spectator blinded in eye by errant shot
The woman hit in the face by a Brooks Koepka shot at the Ryder Cup says she has been left permanently blind in her right eye. Corine Remande, 49, says...
Deandre Ayton makes an immediate statement in NBA debut
Deandre Ayton might be the NBA's next great man in the middle. The No. 1 pick had a dominant debut Monday night, finishing with 24 points, 10 rebounds and three...
Tesla flags China tariff worries as Model 3 sales hit record
Tesla reported production numbers on its flagship Model 3 sedan, although it warned that new Chinese tariffs will crimp sales in Asia. The Silicon Valley-based electric-car maker, which, is struggling...
Auto racing exec busted for peeping into bedroom of neighbor's daughter
An executive at Atlanta Motor Speedway was caught peeping into a neighbor’s bedroom and recording a young woman on his cellphone, police said. Michael Bruner, vice president of finance at...
The devastating aftermath of an earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia
Hundreds of people have died after a tsunami triggered by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake slammed into Indonesia's coastline on the island of Sulawesi, causing thousands of homes to collapse, along...
New York trio asks court to halt Trump's national alert system
A trio of New Yorkers are asking a federal court to stop the government from testing an alert system that they say would allow President Trump or his successors in...
Elderly man arrested for trying to buy girl from mom at Walmart
PORT ORANGE, Fla. — Police say an 81-year-old attempted to buy an 8-year-old girl from her mother for $200,000 at a Florida Walmart. WKMG-TV reports Port Orange police say Hellmuth...
Nobel Prize for Physics winners include first woman in 55 years
A trio of American, French and Canadian scientists won the 2018 Nobel Prize for Physics on Tuesday for breakthroughs in laser technology that have turned light beams into precision tools...
The Patrick Mahomes experience keeps getting more insane
DENVER — Patrick Mahomes is athletic, agile — and ambidextrous, apparently. Thanks in part to a nifty left-handed throw as he was about to get sacked by Von Miller at...
Badass 8-year-old girl fights off armed robbers
A young girl in Trece Martires, Philippines, is being hailed as a hero after fighting off a group of men who were robbing her father. Brielle Minia jumped into action when...
Amazon raising minimum wage for US workers to $15 per hour
Amazon said on Tuesday it would raise its minimum wage to $15 per hour for its US employees from next month as it faces criticism for pay disparity from lawmakers...
St. John's Terminal set to get a futuristic facelift
One of the West Side waterfront’s largest Industrial Age remnants is poised for a “cool factor” office redevelopment after sitting idle for decades. Oxford Properties Group plans to transform St....
London’s Battersea holds a lesson for NYC
Manhattan has Hudson Yards, the World Trade Center and Manhattan West — huge development sites that have attracted cutting-edge leading corporate tenants. Yet their combined land areas are barely more...
South Korea estimates North Korea has 20 to 60 nuclear weapons
SEOUL, South Korea — A top South Korean official told lawmakers that North Korea is estimated to have up to 60 nuclear weapons, in Seoul’s first public comment about the...
Chinese destroyer comes dangerously close to US ship in South China Sea
BEIJING — A Chinese destroyer came aggressively close to a US Navy ship in the South China Sea, forcing it to maneuver to prevent a collision, the US Pacific Fleet...
Face transplant recipient says she finally 'feels whole again'
The young woman who shot herself in the face in a failed suicide bid and became the youngest person in the US to get a face transplant, said she finally...
Alex Trebek moderates gubernatorial debate, opens with trivia question
"Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek traded in questions about Potent Potables for ones about underfunded pensions Monday night when he moderated the single debate in Pennsylvania's gubernatorial race. The showdown between...
Giants want answers after officiating debacle in loss
After every game, the Giants and every other NFL team submits plays into the league office from that week’s game, seeking clarification on calls and penalties. Coach Pat Shurmur calls...
This is the debut Nets have been waiting for
After being injured for the start of training camp, Dzanan Musa was so restless he couldn’t sleep, tossing and turning. But the Nets rookie can finally get some rest, after...
Veterans say Yankees rookies are ready for playoff pressure
Unlike J.A. Happ, Masahiro Tanaka and Luis Severino, the three candidates to start Wednesday night’s AL wild-card game against the A’s at Yankee Stadium, two main cogs in the Yankees’...
Murder suspect left bloodied after being struck by cop car during chase
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Authorities say a 33-year-old homicide suspect who was injured while exchanging gunfire with officers on a freeway in western Michigan is out of the hospital and...
Jacob deGrom thinks he can be next face of the Mets
Jacob deGrom isn’t afraid to admit the thought entered his mind as he watched David Wright receive a hero’s farewell from the Mets. “It’s rare that happens anymore that guys...
Damon Harrison is becoming the face of the Giants' problem
It’s time for the Giants to prove they are who we thought they were: a team building toward success, which around here means reaching the playoffs and having a chance...
Mom of boy 'ripped open' during shark attack: It's a miracle he's alive
SAN DIEGO — The mother of a 13-year-old boy who suffered a large shark bite while lobster fishing in California said Monday that it's a miracle her son survived. Keane...
The surprise team that could be your fantasy-bye week savior
If you drafted your fantasy football team properly, you probably covered yourself pretty well for the upcoming bye-weeks. Unfortunately, some of the twists, turns and injuries that come with the...
Man hit with assault charges after FBI agent is shot by booby-trapped wheelchair
PORTLAND, Ore. — A former southern Oregon property owner has been charged with assault on a federal officer after authorities say an FBI agent sent to the property was shot...
A's reliever finds redemption in new-school rotation role
Before his last “opener’’ on Saturday night in Anaheim against the Angels, A’s right-handed reliever Liam Hendriks sat patiently at his locker reading a book. You can expect the same...
Cubs staying home for wild-card game means bet is on Chicago
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Note these changes in your program. On Jan. 1, 2019, Dunkin’ Donuts will be dropping the Donuts and changing it’s name to the more streamlined Dunkin’....
Inside Billy Beane's world, and his complicated Cashman friendship
It’s been 15 years since Michael Lewis’ “Moneyball” revolutionized baseball and became the best-selling book in the sport’s history. You don’t have to remind Billy Beane that he’s the godfather...
Russian trolls targeted 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi,' study says
The “Last Jedi” was taken down by the ultimate Sith Lord — Darth Putin. The 2017 installment of the “Star Wars” franchise was reputedly widely panned by fans online —...
Sam Darnold is starting to take the chances Jets want to see
Despite a rough day overall, coach Todd Bowles believes rookie quarterback Sam Darnold showed some growth in Sunday’s loss to the Jaguars. “I saw some positive things from him,” Bowles...
The Jets are facing their last chance to salvage the season
It was the most amazing thing to behold. Out on Route 3, and Route 17, and Paterson Plank Road, the cars were frozen, traffic arteries clogged to a halt. Ninety...
Video of airport baggage handlers flinging luggage sparks outrage
A video of Cathay Pacific Airways luggage handlers flinging checked bags at an airport in Hong Kong has gone viral on social media and sparked outrage among travelers everywhere. In...
Cops seeking teen for gunning down fellow teen on Brooklyn basketball court
A 14-year-old boy is believed to be behind the death of another doomed teen, gunned down on a Brooklyn basketball court, police said. The NYPD said on Monday they’re looking...
There's only one choice to pitch wild-card game for Yankees
The last domino fell Friday night, when the Yankees defeated the Red Sox to clinch home-field advantage over the A’s for Wednesday night’s American League wild-card game. Nothing that occurred...