April 16, 2023

Hughes brothers open up their relationship, Devils overlap, 'crazy' Rangers rivalry

Jack and Luke Hughes, a rookie who made his debut last week, and their Devils are getting ready to take on the Rangers in the playoffs.

Kevin Durant, Suns drop Game 1 thanks to Russell Westbrook's late heroics

Kawhi Leonard scored 38 points, including a pair of late 3-pointers, and the Clippers beat the Suns to start their Western Conference series.

Islanders will lean on key line from past playoff run again: ‘Leave our mark’

Thirteen months ago, the Islanders could have broken up the Identity Line.

Sweet 16 DJ said partygoers told someone had a gun ahead of deadly Alabama shooting

"They mentioned someone had a gun," DJ Keenan Cooper said. "They stopped the party for a second, asked them to leave, nobody left and the party continued."

Suspect accused of 2016 rape of girlfriend's 11-year-old daughter may be back in NYC: cops

The alleged rape happened the night of June 21, 2016 and was reported to authorities back then, cops said.

Paper tying global warming, slugging just another voice out of 'left' field

A new study claimed to have identified a causal relationship between climate change and home runs in Major League Baseball.

Fla. woman admits to stealing $2.8M from Holocaust survivor in 'sick' romance scam

Stergo also bought a boat and other cars on top of the house and Corvette she purchased, the feds said.

Nine-man football, FCS star: Top tight end's rare path to NFL Draft

Tucker Kraft’s path to the NFL is rare, but not exactly unheard of because of Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert.

Knicks keeping this 'playmaker' long-term needs to be priority

Josh Hart already made a rapid ascent up the ladder of most-popular Knicks. He checks so many boxes, after all, that would guarantee such affinity.

Nets need to counter this Joel Embiid adjustment in Game 2: 'No excuses'

The Nets got hit first Saturday night in their first-round playoff series against Philadelphia.

Young black musician shot in the head after ringing wrong doorbell while trying to pick up siblings

Gifted musician and scholar Ralph Yarl suffered life-threatening injuries from the gunshots and was rushed to a hospital where he was recovering on Sunday night.

'Self-centered' woman bans her boyfriend from attending a bachelor party

A relationship drama has drawn some 5,000 reactions and over 2,000 comments on the Reddit subsection known as AITA, with one commenter bluntly informing the original poster that it's high time for...

Netflix forced to apologize over 'Love is Blind' reunion livestream mishap

Love is Blind … and apparently late.

Off-duty US Navy sailors help passengers after Washington state ferry's generator fails, runs aground

"When we impacted it felt like an earthquake. We shuffled around, it moved everyone around and everyone was confused" passenger Kyle Bulger said.

LSU's Angel Reese continues to see NIL deals pile up after title win

LSU Tigers star Angel Reese added another NIL deal to her portfolio.

Underrated Yankees ace is proving he's 'no question’ MLB's best pitcher

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole showed that he's underrated, underappreciated, and heck, maybe even underpaid after his latest gem Sunday.

Disney's financial fairy tale in Florida is coming to an end thanks to Ron DeSantis

Walt Disney used to say, “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” Gov. Ron DeSantis is about to put Disney's own motto to the test...

Rick Pitino adds UConn transfer as roster rebuild continues

Rick Pitino has been to the top of college basketball twice, and now he’s adding a player who has experienced it himself.

Hochul accused of being racist, anti-immigrant in ugly housing spat

Housing activists privately raged that Gov. Kathy Hochul is a "racist" who "does not like immigrants" during a mass "virtual call"  to discuss late budget negotiations.

DeSantis plans to unveil new crackdown against Disney after 11th-hour coup

Did the House of Mouse nibble off more than it could chew? Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to squash Disney's 11th-hour bid to kneecap his remade oversight board amid an...

Major Game 1 edge for Knicks may only get better

The regular season may have been a preview, as the Knicks' bench dominated the Cavaliers' reserves again in Game 1 of their first-round series.

Rangers-Devils playoff series is a showcase of former first-round picks

This first-round playoff series between the Rangers and Devils will feature four first-overall picks and a staggering 19 first-round selections in the NHL draft.

Heat top Bucks in Game 1 as both lose stars to injuries

It didn’t take long for the Heat and Bucks to both lose stars to injuries in their playoff opener.

Mets sneak past A's in extras after blowing lead to complete sweep

Eduardo Escobar scored the game-winning run for the Mets on a wild pitch in the 10th inning.

Elon Musk's BBC interview shows journalists don't speak truth to power — they coddle it

The state of journalism, once seen as a profession filled with noble individuals, is now overly comprised of people who are as likable as herpes and expect praise for mediocrity...

Young Laker goes off for clutch fourth quarter in Game 1: 'I'm him'

Playoff basketball, meet Austin Reaves.

Rent law lobbying campaign offers fresh evidence that lying is the left's go-to 'argument'

Whatever New York’s left stands for, it’s not truth in labeling. That applies not only to the “Good Cause Eviction” proposal now on the table in Albany, but also to...

Biden's electric-car mandates slam the working class and boost China

In its latest pro-China, anti-working class move, the Biden administration aims for force two-thirds of new cars to be all-electric by 2032.

Ukrainian soldiers freeze sperm in case they die fighting Russia

“The modern world allows us to give birth and raise the children of our fallen loved ones — the bravest and most courageous humans in this world,” said Nataliya Kyrkach-Antonenko, whose...

Half of migrants piling into NYC not vaxxed for polio, top doc warns

City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan is urging the Big Apple's doctors to step up to help prevent a public health threat.

Key NY Republican 'very concerned' about Hochul's pick for top judge over decision to free rapist

State Sen. Anthony Palumbo, the ranking Republican on the judiciary committee, called for a hearing Monday after The Post revealed that Judge Owen Wilson voted to free a convicted rapist...

Ja Morant 'in jeopardy' of missing Game 2 after suffering injury

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant said he’s “in jeopardy” for Game 2 after suffering a hand injury against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Rays reliever makes stunning game-ending play

This is one of the better game-ending catches possible.

Trump's rise in GOP polls is great news -- for Biden

Ex-President Donald Trump is rising in the polls for the 2024 GOP nomination, and fund-raising big-time, in the wake of Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s blatantly political indictment.

NY Post Yankees Beat Reporter Greg Joyce talks about Gerrit Cole vs Twins, Stanton's injury and Germán's foreign substance inspection

NY Post Yankees Beat Reporter Greg Joyce talks about Gerrit Cole's performance vs the Twins on Sunday, Giancarlo Stanton's injury and Domingo Germán's foreign substance inspection during Saturday's game.

NY Post Brooklyn Nets Beat Writer Brian Lewis breaks down the Nets vs 76ers Eastern Conference Playoff matchup

NY Post Brooklyn Nets Beat Writer Brian Lewis breaks down the Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers Eastern Conference Playoff matchup. Game 2 is Monday 7:30P.M.

Biden's approach to financial crisis: make too-big-to-fail banks even bigger

Six weeks into President Joe Biden’s first major financial crisis, the White House’s approach is clear: make America’s biggest banks — “too big to fail” banks from 2008 — even...

Man arrested after dismembered bodies of missing pair found in his storage unit: cops

Massachusetts man Leonid Volkov was arrested for the deaths of missing couple Kiryl Schukin and Pavel Vekshin after their dismembered bodies were found inside bins in his storage unit.

Pro-choice advocates say Biden should defy court ruling that would ban abortion pill: poll

A startling 69% of Americans who support the right to an abortion said President Biden should ignore any final court decision that bans a prescription pill that terminates pregnancy.

Ex-Jet gets chance at career reset with Dolphins after tumultuous 2022

Wide receiver Chosen Anderson was kicked out of a game last year by his own Panthers coach and later traded to the Cardinals.

Woke Health: NY demands 'equity' reports to justify medical projects

"They are turning hospitals into social-service experiments,'' state Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar said of New York Health Department officials.

Ranking the top 10 tight ends in the NFL Draft

The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his top 10 tight ends in this year’s NFL draft, based on evaluations and conversations with people around the league.

Mississippi man arrested after hiding gun in Taco Bell quesadilla: police

A Mississippi man was arrested Friday during a traffic stop after he attempted to hide a gun in a quesadilla from Taco Bell, according to police.

Star prospect became too good for Mets to ignore

Brett Baty was killing it so much that Eduardo Escobar — the one Baty is replacing — was practically the first to endorse Baty’s call-up to the Mets.

Lakers steal Game 1 from Grizzlies with fourth-quarter explosion

Rui Hachimura had a career-best playoff scoring performance with 29 points as the Lakers stole Game 1 from the Grizzlies in the first round of the 2023 NBA playoffs.

Alex Newell shines in new, wholesome Broadway musical 'Shucked'

New B’way musical “Shucked” is delicious. Wholesome. No shooting, no filth, nudity, drugs, hate, stabbings. It’s about raising corn.

NFL star 'doesn't want a raise' — and doesn't want to play for Jets

DeAndre Hopkins made his thoughts on the Jets clear without saying a single word.

Ex-pitcher sues Alabama baseball coaches over alleged mishandling of injury

A former Alabama pitcher is suing his old college baseball coaches for allegedly mishandling his injury and ending his scholarship.

Shocking moment Coachella acrobat plummets to the ground during live DJ set

The acrobat could be seen twisting around a hanging curtain, and as she unfurled the sheet she appeared to lose her grip, plummeting between two speakers.

Lin-Manuel Miranda attends Yankees-Twins game to watch cousin play

It was a bit of a role reversal for Lin-Manuel Miranda.

AOC flunks Adams' overhaul of Medicare for 250K retired workers

The controversial plan moves 250,000 city retirees off of traditional Medicare and into a privately managed version of the program as a bad deal for seniors.

My lip filler was horribly botched — I went through a nightmare

A woman has opened up about the horrific moment she realized her lip filler had been botched.

Quentin Tarantino reveals why he doesn't like sex scenes in his movies

Quentin Tarantino isn't into sex scenes.

Huge brawl breaks out in stands for more than two minutes at White Sox game

Fists were flying all over the place before a woman was dragged from behind over a row of seats on the first-base side.

Lakers get Anthony Davis injury scare vs. Grizzlies: 'Can't move my arm'

The Lakers avoided a potential injury disaster on Sunday.

Democrats’ Feinstein awakening, why Chicago’s perfect for DNC and other commentary

Joe “Biden is right,” snarks the Washington Free Beacon’s Andrew Stiles. “Chicago is a great choice to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention.”

Elderly man described as 'nicest' neighbor dies in Queens housefire

An elderly victim described by neighbors as "the nicest guy" died in an early-morning housefire in Bayside, Queens that took more than 100 firefighters nearly two hours to knock down,...

Temperatures to plunge this week after brief taste of summer shatters more than 200 record highs

The brief taste of summer has come to an end as temperatures are expected to tumble back to average or below average in the week ahead.

Stefanik fires back at Dems who claim House panel hearing is payback for Trump indictment

US Rep. Elise Stefanik, New York's top House Republican, tells The Post that Congressional hearings in Manhattan Monday aren't payback for Trump's indictment -- but a probe of failed crime...

How the US is subsidizing high-risk homebuyers -- at the cost of those with good credit

Experts say an "unprecedented" overhaul of mortgage fees would result in higher payments for most buyers.

Oregon man accused of killing mom while trying to rob her -- cops probe deaths of his sister and her husband 

Robin Hethorn, 30, of Monmouth, was taken into custody for the slaying of his mom, Theresa Hethron, 62, a beloved educator and grandmother-of-six.

Gerrit Cole dominates Twins with shutout in Yankees' win

Through his first four starts, Cole has given up just three runs across 28 ⅓ innings while striking out 32.

Caregiver accused of driving elderly client to bank, taking over $100K

Kathey Nance, 67, was arrested after stealing more than $116,000 from the victim over the course of a year in Montgomery County, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said.

I'm an influencer – here's why a lot of us fake actually going to Coachella

Influencer and musician Loren Gray has revealed what really happens at Coachella.

'SNL' spoofs upcoming 'Barbie' film with dark 'American Girl Doll' parody

Life in plastic is not fantastic for these girls.

Aaron Boone discusses Yankees injuries and recalling Oswald Peraza

Aaron Boone talks about Giancarlo Stanton's hamstring injury, recalling Oswald Peraza, and gives updates on Josh Donaldson, Harrison Bader, Luis Severino, and Carlos Rodón

New dad dies after tire comes loose on Texas freeway and slams through his windshield

The trailer driver did not stop after the tire flew off the vehicle, and police are currently looking for them.

Rick Pitino, St. John's land another Iona transfer

Rick Pitino is filling out his roster with familiar faces.

Recapping the Knicks 101-97 game 1 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers

NY Post Sports Writer Zach Braziller recaps the Knicks 101-97 win over Cleveland in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Playoffs.

Musician E-40 claims he was ejected from Warriors-Kings game due to 'racial bias'

E-40, a legendary hip-hop artist from the Bay Area, was ejected from Saturday's Warriors-Kings game due to "racial bias," he says.

Inside the posh 'Special K' retreat where drug is used to treat mental health disorders

"Immediately, like within my first session, there was just this feeling of peace," patient Shelley Campbell told The Post.

Ukraine, Russia exchange POWs as Orthodox celebrate a subdued Easter

More than 100 Ukrainian prisoners of war have been released as part of a major Easter exchange with Russia.

The gross reason SNY broadcasters were forced to switch booths in Oakland: 'Reeked so badly’

There's apparently a possum living in the visitors' television booth in Oakland, and it remains on the loose despite stadium staff setting traps along with other efforts to wrangle the...

King Charles' personal net worth revealed ahead of upcoming coronation

King Charles' net worth has been revealed.

PETA wants NYC garbage control to thin rat herd rather than massive rodent kills

The group’s concerns about rat control included a call to Mayor Eric Adams’ office last week.

Two kids seriously hurt after falling from windows of NYC building in separate plunges

The youngsters were hurt when they plummeted from the windows without proper guarding in separate scary incidents just hours apart on a spring day, according to the sources.

Golf simulation venue Golfzon Social eyeing fall opening in Downtown Brooklyn

The intersection of Downtown Brooklyn and Boerum Hill might seem an unlikely golf mecca.  But Tishman Speyer’s 11 Hoyt, a recently finished, 57-story luxury apartment tower, will soon welcome Golfzon...

Alabama football star headed to college on scholarship ID'd among 4 dead in shooting at sister's 'Sweet 16' party

Phil Dowdell, who recently committed to playing wide receiver at Jacksonville State University, was one of four people slain at the celebration for his sibling Alexis, his stricken grandmother, Annette...

Biden risks Chinese invasion of Taiwan by not delivering promised weapons: Rep. McCaul

President Biden is inviting a China invasion of U.S. ally Taiwan by failing to deliver promised weapons to the island to deter war, the head of the House Foreign Affairs Committee...

Controversial ex-Cy Young winner makes first start in Japan after being shunned by MLB teams

Shunned by major league clubs, Trevor Bauer is trying to find his way in Japan.

Three teenagers beat and rob man at NYC subway station

The NYPD is searching for three teenagers who allegedly beat and robbed a man in a Bronx subway station early Friday morning.

Two shot as hundreds of teens clash with Chicago cops for 2nd night

A massive mob of rowdy teenagers clashed with Chicago cops Saturday night, just one day after police in the Windy City had to quell another unruly teen outburst that left...

Mets calling up top infield prospect after torrid Triple-A start

Brett Baty is on his way back to the big leagues.

Elite mountaineer emerges from cave after nearly 1.5 years underground

Asked if she ever panicked while underground, the cave-dweller answered, "Never. In fact, I didn't want to come out!"

Morgan Freeman calls 'Black History Month' and 'African-American' terms an 'insult'

Morgan Freeman slammed the terms "Black History Month" and "African American" on Saturday claiming that both terms were an "insult."

One World Trade Center continues to thrive with diverse tenant roster

One World Trade Center, which thankfully is less known as the “Freedom Tower” than it was a few years ago, continues to thrive in a challenged downtown market.

Knicks forward still made big impact in limited role with Julius Randle back

The Knicks' reserve power forward still made an impact on Game 1 against the Cavaliers.

CBRE's promising Manhattan retail report overlooks vacant midtown Sixth Ave

Things look rosier for Manhattan’s retail market than they have for a while -- if you believe the stats, that is.

Hospital rejects request for records as Missouri AG investigates transgender care

In a lawsuit filed Friday in Jackson County, attorneys for Children's Mercy Hospital asked a judge to deny Andrew Bailey's 54 investigative demands for records and testimony despite the hospital...

Two pedestrians killed within one hour of each other in NYC crashes

Domingo Dejesus, 64, and a 48-year-old man were killed within an hour of each other on Saturday night after they were fatally struck by cars when trying to cross the...

Pope Francis slams 'offensive and baseless' insinuations about John Paul II and missing girl

Days earlier, the Vatican's media apparatus had described as “slanderous” an audiotape from a purported Roman mobster who insinuated that John Paul would go out looking for underage girls to molest.

Cavs coach makes 'wake-up call' admission after Knicks' Game 1 onslaught

Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff didn't mince any words after his team's 101-97 Game 1 loss to the Knicks in their first-round playoff series on Saturday.

Hot new research: Scientists create first solar flares inside a laboratory

It's causing some excitement to flare up.

Yankees suffer another Giancarlo Stanton injury blow, call up prospect

Giancarlo Stanton is headed back to the injured list.

I'm a tattoo artist – I let my 9-year-old daughter practice on me and she's 'surprisingly' good

A tattoo artist from Canada is allowing her nine-year-old daughter to practice her designs on her.

Brewers pitcher struck by 105 mph Manny Machado line drive in scary scene

Brewers rookie relief pitcher Gus Varland was struck by a 105 mph line drive off the bat of Padres star Manny Machado on Saturday.

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SNL mocks Eric Adams' newly-appointed 'rat czar' while taking jabs at Staten Island

NBC's "Saturday Night Live" poked fun at Mayor Eric Adams' appointment of Kathleen Corradi as "rat czar" -- and the city's conservative borough of Staten Island -- during its Weekend Update...

Why Josh Hart might 'burn' his Jalen Brunson shirt after Knicks' Game 1 win

Josh Hart had been waiting to unveil some new attire. But it might be a one-time outfit.

Former Planned Parenthood director dies by suicide after botched child porn raid

A former Connecticut Planned Parenthood director took his own life days after police failed to arrest him on child pornography charges — botching the raid by knocking down the door...

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Desert hideaways, mountain escapes top list of 11 best small cities to live in

If you’re looking for a more laid-back pace of life or an alternative to the high cost of living of big cities, then look no further.

Take the home team with a thriving ace in this AL showdown

White Sox ace Dylan Cease will lead Chicago past the Orioles on Sunday, Stitches predicts.

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Virginia family's gender reveal goes viral after eye-popping fail

A Virginia family's gender reveal didn't go quite as planned thanks to their 4-year-old daughter.

Rays vs. Blue Jays prediction: Bet on a Tampa Bay bounce-back

Bet on the Rays to end their two-game skid on Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Bob for Apples: Get this near-mint refurbished MacBook Air for just $385

You know what they say about an Apple deal a day...

Gunmen kill 7, including a child, at resort swimming pool in Mexico

At least seven people were killed, including a 7-year-old child, when a group of gunmen stormed a resort teeming with vacationers in central Mexico on Saturday.

Legal weed is turning New York workers into zombies

For this, we're paying $15 minimum wage?

Employees are looking for eco-friendly perks and opportunities

Turns out, it is easy being green, and not just on Earth Day.

My remote job has been outsourced -- is this a trend?

Are you at greater risk of your job being relocated to a lower-cost location just because you are remote?

Air National Guardsman arrested after applying on 'Rent-a-Hitman' website

Josiah Ernesto Garcia, 21, was charged on Thursday with the use of interstate facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire by using the fake hitman website "Rentahitman.com."

4 killed, 28 injured in shooting at teen's birthday party

Four people were killed and 28 others were injured in a mass shooting at an Alabama birthday party, according to reports.

Archeologists in Italy unearth ancient dolphin statuette

Ancient Romans controlled the city by around 275 B.C., renaming it Paestum from the Greek “Poseidonia,” in what had before been Magna Graecia.

Julius Randle comes up big in impressive return from injury

CLEVELAND — After weeks of uncertainty, questions about Julius Randle’s uncertain playoff status, all that worrying seemed to have been a waste of time. The Knicks’ leading scorer and rebounder...

New Jersey Generals suffer tough loss to defending champs in USFL opener

The New Jersey Generals suffered a 27-10 loss to the Birmingham Stallions Saturday in Birmingham, Ala. in the season opener for both teams.

The bet to make for this pivotal Premier League contest

For Arsenal Football Club, Sunday's contest with West Ham United is monumental.

More than 100 arrested as activists scale fences to disrupt historic horse race

The Grand National, one of the world’s most famous horse races, was delayed Saturday after animal rights activists scaled fences around the perimeter of Aintree racecourse and got onto the...

Anthony Volpe puts on stolen base show

Anthony Volpe on Saturday became the first Yankee to steal three bases in one game since Ichiro Suzuki did so on Sept. 19, 2012 — when Volpe was 11 years...

Former Indian lawmaker, his brother fatally shot live on TV

Atiq Ahmad and his brother, Ashraf Ahmad, were under police escort on their way to a medical checkup at a hospital on Saturday night when three men posing as journalists...

Knicks veteran passes first playoff test with flying colors: 'Unreal'

If Josh Hart had any jitters Saturday over playing in his first playoff game, he did a great job of hiding them.

Dear Abby: I'm dating the perfect woman except for one thing — she steals

Abby gives advice to a partner who is upset over the love of his life stealing from storage units.

Islanders rookie has less room for error in playoffs

Islanders young defenseman Samuel Bolduc can't afford to make rookie mistakes during the playoffs.

‘SNL’ cast member calls for trans rights for kids during Weekend Update segment

Saturday Night Live dedicated a portion of its Weekend Update segment early Sunday to condemn the anti-transgender legislation being passed in states around America.

Bruce Springsteen Day to be declared in NJ: gov

The Boss is getting his very own holiday.

Knicks star's 'monster play' helps secure key Game 1 win

The Knicks held a 51-38 rebounding edge overall, including a 17-11 edge on the offensive boards in their 101-97 win over the Cavaliers on Saturday.

Rick Pitino adds sharpshooter for St. John's through transfer portal

St. John's coach Rick Pitino picked up a verbal commitment from Virginia Military Institute transfer Sean Conway, the guard announced on Twitter.

Nets star fades after dominant first half in loss to 76ers

Mikal Bridges had 23 points Saturday in the first half of a 121-101 loss to the 76ers, but he took just two shots in the second half.

Use these infielders to fill gaps in your fantasy baseball team

You want to make that waiver commitment to a couple of young up-and-comers who have a strong chance to stick all year.

South Korea fires warning shots after North's boat crosses sea border

South Korea fired warning shots toward a North Korean vessel that crossed the maritime border on Saturday, South Korea's military said a day after the incident which came amid recent...

2 killed, 4 injured in another Louisville mass shooting

“I’m so tired of this. I can’t make any sense of it.”

Roman Polanski victim claims 1977 rape was 'never a big problem': report

Roman Polanski sex victim Samantha Geimer said that she never had a "problem" with being drugged and raped by the director when she was just 13 years old.

Person dead after found hanging from side of building in Queens

The grisly sight alarmed neighbors and witnesses.

Kings end long postseason victory drought in style with win over Warriors

De’Aaron Fox finished off a dazzling playoff debut that was years in the making and had one more task to do.