https://nypost.com Your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Fri, 17 May 2024 08:05:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.4 https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/us-news/st-louis-police-officer-lights-cigar-while-detaining-suspect/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 04:05:41 -0400 2024-05-17T04:05:54-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/us-news/st-louis-police-officer-lights-cigar-while-detaining-suspect/ Nicholas McEntyre https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32105365 0 A St. Louis police officer was seen lighting a cigar as he held a suspect to the ground outside a nightclub. The officer, who was not identified, was seen with his right arm on the suspect's chest while he lit the cigar with his free hand. At one point, the suspect, lying on his back, attempted to free his hands, but the officer kept the man down with his one free hand as he was lighting the cigar. The officer had been working his second job at the popular nightspot in downtown St. Louis, roughly a mile from the historic Gateway Arch, the department confirmed to the outlet. https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/lifestyle/italy-90-year-old-emma-maria-mazzenga-breaking-world-records/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 03:28:06 -0400 2024-05-17T03:28:18-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/lifestyle/italy-90-year-old-emma-maria-mazzenga-breaking-world-records/ Reuters https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32105579 0 Emma Maria Mazzenga claimed another world record in the 90 and over age group this month when she ran the 200-meter outdoors in 51.47 seconds. Mazzenga is one of the unsung stars of Italian athletics, currently holding five world records, nine European records and 28 best Italian performances in various categories of Masters sprinting. Running “also allowed me always to be surrounded by a lot of people, so that I was never alone,“ Mazzenga added. Mazzenga was born on Aug. 1, 1933 in Italy. Mazzenga's next commitments include the Italian championships starting in June and she has an eye on the world championships in Sweden next year. https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/us-news/texas-homeowner-claims-squatter-who-sold-her-furniture-in-yard-sale-was-repairman-hired-off-tiktok-as-lawmakers-blame-police/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 03:16:40 -0400 2024-05-17T03:16:55-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/us-news/texas-homeowner-claims-squatter-who-sold-her-furniture-in-yard-sale-was-repairman-hired-off-tiktok-as-lawmakers-blame-police/ Richard Pollina https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32104436 0 Terri Boyette of Mesquite hired the worker to help fix up her home while she was in Florida helping her elderly mother last summer Terri Boyette The repairman had begun squatting in Boyette’s house and allowed other strangers to do so with him.  She said in June, she contacted the Mesquite police, who explained to her there was nothing they could do to remove the squatters from her residence. As it nears a year since the repairman and others began living in the home, Boyette said she’s still been unable to move back in due to its conditions. The Mesquite Police Department said that Boyette’s issue has been resolved, and it was “handled appropriately and professionally, with due regard for existing state law.” Boyette appeared in front of the committee to detail her story with the squatters. Texas State Senator Paul Bettencourt. https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/lifestyle/dear-abby-why-are-women-on-dating-apps-obsessed-with-their-dogs/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 03:00:00 -0400 2024-05-16T15:49:46-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/lifestyle/dear-abby-why-are-women-on-dating-apps-obsessed-with-their-dogs/ Dear Abby https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32095566 0 Selfie portrait of young asian woman with her beagle dog, in the park in summer. Selfie portrait of young asian woman with her beagle dog, in the park in summer. https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/us-news/california-winery-oowner-mark-hanson-accused-of-raping-sister-hilary-mckean/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 02:41:07 -0400 2024-05-17T02:41:21-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/us-news/california-winery-oowner-mark-hanson-accused-of-raping-sister-hilary-mckean/ Allie Griffin https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32104743 0 Mark Hanson, the owner of Bricoleur Vineyards in Sonoma County, is accused of raping his half-sister when she was between the ages of 8 and 14. Hilary McKean says the repressed memories came flooding back to her in spring 2022. Hanson is the owner of the Bricoleur Vineyards in Sonoma County. https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/entertainment/liam-neeson-sharon-stone-urge-hollywood-to-embrace-kevin-spacey-after-his-acquittal-on-sexual-assault-charges/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 01:41:44 -0400 2024-05-17T01:41:47-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/entertainment/liam-neeson-sharon-stone-urge-hollywood-to-embrace-kevin-spacey-after-his-acquittal-on-sexual-assault-charges/ Fox News https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32105242 0 Kevin Spacey and Sharon Stone host at the Gorby 80 Gala at the Royal Albert Hall on March 30, 2011 in London, England. Liam Neeson appears at the premiere of the film "Hunt For The Wilderpeople" in London. pacey addresses the media outside Southwark Crown Court in London, Wednesday, July 26, 2023 https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/sports/breanna-stewart-rebounds-after-opening-night-dud/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 01:29:50 -0400 2024-05-17T01:30:00-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/sports/breanna-stewart-rebounds-after-opening-night-dud/ Andrew Crane https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32104984 0 Breanna Stewart, who scored 31 points, shoots over Temi Fagbenle during the Liberty's 102-66 blowout win over the Fever. New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) drives to the basket past Indiana Fever forward NaLyssa Smith (1) in the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Indianapolis. https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/sports/knicks-compare-jalen-brunsons-late-game-heroics-to-damian-lillard/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 01:26:47 -0400 2024-05-17T01:26:58-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/sports/knicks-compare-jalen-brunsons-late-game-heroics-to-damian-lillard/ Stefan Bondy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32105060 0 Jalen Brunson Damian Lillard https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/us-news/mexican-girl-trafficked-by-migrant-rescued-after-texting-911/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 01:22:27 -0400 2024-05-17T01:22:40-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/us-news/mexican-girl-trafficked-by-migrant-rescued-after-texting-911/ David Propper https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32104262 0 The victim was found by police in Casitas Springs, 20 minutes after the search began. The victim didn't know what her location was, but relayed landmarks and other "identifiable information' she could see from the home, via text to the dispatchers. https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/us-news/5-year-old-colorado-girl-aurora-masters-strangled-by-backyard-swing-in-freak-accident/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 01:10:41 -0400 2024-05-17T01:10:54-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/us-news/5-year-old-colorado-girl-aurora-masters-strangled-by-backyard-swing-in-freak-accident/ Katherine Donlevy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32104073 0 died days after she was strangled by her disc swing in a freak accident Masters was playing in the backyard of her Fort Collins home last week when she somehow became entangled in the jungle gym accessory. https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/sports/chris-kreider-ended-rangers-power-play-drought-at-perfect-time/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 01:10:12 -0400 2024-05-17T01:10:23-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/sports/chris-kreider-ended-rangers-power-play-drought-at-perfect-time/ Ethan Sears https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32104805 0 Chris Kreider told his Rangers teammates he'd score in the third period of their Game 6 win over the Hurricanes on May 16, 2024. https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/world-news/dutch-woman-zoraya-ter-beek-granted-euthanasia-final-approval-over-her-severe-depression/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 01:06:49 -0400 2024-05-17T01:07:01-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/world-news/dutch-woman-zoraya-ter-beek-granted-euthanasia-final-approval-over-her-severe-depression/ Nicholas McEntyre https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32104316 0 Zoraya ter Beek, 29, was granted approval to die by assisted suicide in the coming weeks. Ter Beek says she has thought about her decision throughout the long process, which takes several years to complete. On the day of her death, her medical team will visit her at her home and begin the process by giving her a sedative and once she is in a coma, ter Beek will be given the drugs that stop her heart. https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/sports/kodai-senga-making-some-strides-but-no-date-yet-for-rehab-assignment/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 00:58:03 -0400 2024-05-17T00:58:15-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/sports/kodai-senga-making-some-strides-but-no-date-yet-for-rehab-assignment/ Mike Puma https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32104831 0 Kodai Senga Steve Cohen may have wanted to keep that tweet in draft. https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/sports/pga-championship-odds-a-new-leader-at-the-top-after-round-1/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 00:50:32 -0400 2024-05-17T00:52:32-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/sports/pga-championship-odds-a-new-leader-at-the-top-after-round-1/ Dylan Svoboda https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32101720 0 2024 PGA Championship - Round One 2024 PGA Championship - Round One Scottie Scheffler of the United States prepares for his shot from the fifth tee during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/sports/chris-kreider-adds-another-signature-moment-to-his-storied-rangers-career/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 00:46:41 -0400 2024-05-17T00:46:55-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/sports/chris-kreider-adds-another-signature-moment-to-his-storied-rangers-career/ Larry Brooks https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32104534 0 Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers reacts after he scores the game winning goal in the third period. The New York Rangers defeat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 The Rangers stormed to a 5-3 win in Game 6. Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers celebrates with Artemi Panarin #10 of the New York Rangers after he scores a goal to tie the game in the third period. arolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena for Round 2, Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs : Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers reacts after he scores the game winning goal in the third period. Chris Kreider joined some elite company. New York Rangers celebrate a goal by Chris Kreider against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C. https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/us-news/house-hearing-on-garland-devolves-into-chaos-involving-mtg-aoc-amp-crockett/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 00:29:38 -0400 2024-05-17T03:49:36-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/us-news/house-hearing-on-garland-devolves-into-chaos-involving-mtg-aoc-amp-crockett/ Victor Nava https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32104434 0 A House Oversight Committee hearing on whether to move forward with a contempt resolution against Attorney General Merrick Garland spiraled out of control after lawmakers traded barbs with eachother. Chaos began when Marjorie Taylor Greene brought up the daughter of the Manhattan judge presiding over former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial and then commented on the physical appearances of Crockett. Jasmine Crockett demanded that Greene explain “what that has to do with Merrick Garland,” and asked the Republican firebrand, “Do you know what we’re here for?” Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene seated at a desk with a microphone, having a heated exchange with Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jasmine Crockett during a House Oversight Committee hearing. Earlier in the day the committee advanced a resolution holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. Democratic ranking member Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) interjected, as the chairman of the panel, Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), repeatedly slammed his gavel and called for order.  https://pagesix.com/2024/05/17/photos/sports-illustrated-swimsuit-2024-issue-release-see-the-stars/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 00:23:56 -0400 2024-05-17T00:24:00-04:00 https://pagesix.com/2024/05/17/photos/sports-illustrated-swimsuit-2024-issue-release-see-the-stars/ Jacquelyn Kozak https://pagesix.com/?post_type=slideshow&p=7736050 0 Olivia Dunner, Camille Kostek, Brooks Nader 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party Lily Aldrige 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party Brooks Nader and Olivia Dunne John Legend 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party Patrick Mahomes and Jared Goff 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party MJ Day, Kate Upton, Martha Stewart, and Lily Aldridge 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party Gayle King, Brittany Mahomes, Patrick Mahomes 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party Rob Gronkowski and Camille Kostek 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party Chrissy Teigen, John Legen,d and Molly Sims 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party Maye Must, Geo Burke, and Lily Aldridge 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party Hailey Clauson and Chrissy Teigen 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party Fat Joe 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party Kamie Crawford and Remi Bader 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party Christie Brinkley 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party Kate Upton 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party Patrick and Brittany Mahomes 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party Paige Spiranac 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party Brooks Nader 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party Olivia Dunne 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party Tyra Banks 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party Chanel Iman 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party Jared Goff and Christen Harpet 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party Nina Agdal and Logan Paul 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/sports/mets-edwin-diaz-wont-use-being-out-for-year-as-reason-for-closing-woes/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 00:21:23 -0400 2024-05-17T00:21:33-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/sports/mets-edwin-diaz-wont-use-being-out-for-year-as-reason-for-closing-woes/ Mark W. Sanchez https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32104665 0 Edwin Diaz throws a pitch during the ninth inning of the Mets' 6-5 win over the Phillies in 11 innings. https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/sports/rangers-chris-kreider-gave-teammates-a-third-period-guarantee/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 00:19:56 -0400 2024-05-17T00:20:09-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/sports/rangers-chris-kreider-gave-teammates-a-third-period-guarantee/ Mollie Walker https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32104584 0 Chris Kreider (R.) celebrates after scoring during the Rangers' Game 6 win over the Hurricanes on May 16, 2024. Rangers Chris Kreider told his Rangers teammates he'd score in the third period of their Game 6 win over the Hurricanes on May 16, 2024. https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/us-news/alleged-arsonist-26-set-ny-state-troopers-childhood-home-on-fire-over-traffic-tickets/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 00:17:13 -0400 2024-05-17T00:34:08-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/us-news/alleged-arsonist-26-set-ny-state-troopers-childhood-home-on-fire-over-traffic-tickets/ Allie Griffin https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32103792 0 Tyler Williams is walked in handcuffs Boarded-up home Front door of boarded-up home.