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Current EventsMental HealthCriminal Justice

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Lindsay Clancy-obsessed mom Corie Walsh, accused of hanging 2-year-old son, also had plans to kill her husband: prosecutors
Corie Walsh made statements about “poisoning [her husband] with a drink,” prosecutors said, noting that she had multiple prescription bottles.
1. 1. Prosecutors stated Corie Walsh planned to poison her husband before allegedly killing her two-year-old son.
1. 2. Defense attorney Robert Kerr told the court Corie Walsh was severely mentally ill and required immediate medical care.
1. 3. Defense counsel rejected prosecutors' characterization of Corie Walsh as a copycat of Lindsay Clancy.

NYNew York Post

5h ago

SportsBaseballMLB

Brett Baty playing like ‘kind of player’ he can be in hot final stretch of Mets’ season

Brett Baty finished strong last season, leading to optimism within the Mets he had finally arrived as a player.

NYNew York Post

6h ago

SportsObituaryNHL

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Barry Melrose, NHL head coach and longtime ESPN analyst, dead at 70
Melrose appeared in 300 NHL games as a defenseman for the Jets, the Maple Leafs and the Red Wings.
1. 1. Barry Melrose died at age 70 following a Parkinson's disease diagnosis in 2023.
1. 2. Barry Melrose coached the Los Angeles Kings to the Stanley Cup Final in 1993.
1. 3. Barry Melrose served 27 years as an ESPN hockey analyst before retiring in 2023.

NYNew York Post

7h ago

PoliticsElectionsRhode Island Politics

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Rhode Island’s Dan McKee becomes first elected governor to lose primary since 2014
McKee was beat by former CVS executive Helena Foulkes in a rematch of the state’s 2022 Democratic gubernatorial primary, which the incumbent narrowly won.
1. 1. Dan McKee lost his Democratic gubernatorial primary, making him the first elected governor to lose a primary since 2014.
1. 2. Helena Foulkes defeated incumbent Dan McKee in the Rhode Island Democratic gubernatorial primary rematch.
1. 3. A University of New Hampshire poll showed Dan McKee at a 24 percent approval rating and trailing Helena Foulkes by 38 points.

NYNew York Post

1d ago

SportsNew York MetsDevin Williams

Devin Williams ‘moving in right direction’ as he hopes to pitch for Mets again this season

Williams’ stated goal since he was placed on the IL was to return this season.

NYNew York Post

1d ago

PoliticsCampaign FinanceFEC Regulation

Gavin Newsom’s political spending draws FEC scrutiny

The Federal Election Commission is seeking details on Gavin Newsom’s political action committee travel spending as his national political profile grows.

NYNew York Post

1d ago

SportsSports CommentaryNBA

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NBA Hall of Famer believes Spurs duo is next Steph Curry and Klay Thompson
If one thing is for certain about basketball, it's always that there will be a dominant duo in the league. But just how dominant can they be?
1. 1. Charles Barkley claimed that Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper will become the NBA's next elite guard duo.
1. 2. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson won four NBA championships together across six Finals appearances.
1. 3. Stephon Castle averages 16.8 points, 7.1 assists, and 5.3 rebounds per game when sharing the floor with Dylan Harper.

NYNew York Post

1d ago

EntertainmentHumorSatire

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The working class truly makes NYC the place to be
Read a collection of hilarious jokes, witty one-liners, and overheard conversations that capture the unique humor of New York City residents.
1. 1. Cindy Adams asserts that New York City will always remain the leading city in the world.
1. 2. Extreme wealth allows affluent New Yorkers like John Catsimatidis to outsource basic human actions.
1. 3. Politicians focus on penal reform primarily because many public officials face incarceration.

NYNew York Post

1d ago

SportsSports NewsNFL

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Geno Smith touched by Jets captain nod in return to New York
Geno Smith has been voted one of six Jets captains for the upcoming season, while star wide receiver Garrett Wilson was surprisingly left off.
1. 1. Geno Smith is back where his career started, and when he takes the field Sunday as the Jets quarterback, he will do so as one of six captains voted on by his teammates.
1. 2. It was a surprise that star receiver Garrett Wilson wasn’t one of them. He was a captain last season.
1. 3. Running back Breece Hall is making progress from his right groin strain, and coach Aaron Glenn believes there is a good chance he will play Sunday against the Titans.

NYNew York Post

2d ago

SportsNFLNew York Giants

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Darius Slayton says his goodbye to Giants with potential suitors already showing interest
Slayton’s Giants tenure started in 2019 when Big Blue selected him in the fifth round of the draft, and he would go on to spend seven seasons in East Rutherford.
1. 1. The New York Giants released veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton ahead of their season opener.
1. 2. Cutting Darius Slayton created $3 million in salary cap space for the New York Giants.
1. 3. Three NFL franchises contacted Darius Slayton for preliminary contract discussions following his release.

NYNew York Post

2d ago

SportsNFLSports Injuries

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Cowboys Pro Bowl lineman Tyler Smith to miss Week 1 Giants matchup after thumb surgery
The Giants' defense can breathe a small sigh of relief.
1. 1. Tyler Smith will miss at least four games following surgery to repair a torn thumb ligament.
1. 2. Tyler Smith and the Cowboys chose surgery and an injured reserve stint over playing through a thumb injury.
1. 3. T.J. Bass will replace Tyler Smith on the offensive line against the New York Giants.

NYNew York Post

2d ago

SportsTennisUS Open

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Why Ben Shelton believes this time can finally be different against Carlos Alcaraz at US Open
There is a first time for everything and there may be no better time than now.
1. 1. Ben Shelton has never defeated Carlos Alcaraz in professional ATP competition.
1. 2. Ben Shelton reached the quarterfinals after previously winning a set against Carlos Alcaraz at Roland Garros in 2025.
1. 3. Carlos Alcaraz won 46 percent of return games and was broken six times entering the quarterfinals.

NYNew York Post

2d ago

SportsMLBNew York Yankees

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Will Warren’s bullpen cameo serves as Yankees postseason fitness preview
Before the postseason arrives, Will Warren may have to practice running in from the bullpen and not losing his breath in the process.
1. 1. Will Warren is scheduled to start against the Colorado Rockies before shifting to a playoff bullpen role for the New York Yankees.
1. 2. Aaron Boone indicated that Will Warren could play a major relief role for the New York Yankees in October.
1. 3. Anthony Volpe won International League Player of the Week after recording a 1.711 OPS in Triple-A.

NYNew York Post

2d ago

SportsSports CommentaryCollege Football

The Post’s college football rankings, Heisman watch following Week 1

Zach Braziller ranks the top teams after Week 1 of the college football season.

NYNew York Post

2d ago

SportsBaseballSports Injury

The mysteries these Yankees still need to solve before the playoffs arrive

Aaron Judge's return is just one part of an unusual amount of uncertainty facing a team that’s headed to the postseason.

NYNew York Post

2d ago

PoliticsNew York PoliticsMount Vernon Police

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Scandal over NY police bigwig linked to son’s gang shooting has Dems running for the hills even as White House chimes in
Mount Vernon Deputy Police Commissioner Jennifer Lackard is charged with driving her son to a gang shooting -- but Democrats are pretending it didn't happen.
1. 1. Jennifer Lackard faces attempted murder charges in a June 29 gang shooting.
1. 2. Mount Vernon voter registration includes over 31,000 Democrats and 2,800 Republicans.
1. 3. Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard hired Jennifer Lackard in 2020 without prior police experience.

NYNew York Post

2d ago

Current EventsCommonwealthConstitutional Law

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Jamaica to petition King Charles for reparations over Britain’s role in slave trade
Jamaica is taking its campaign for Britain to pay reparations for the ravages of the trans-Atlantic slave trade to King Charles III.
1. 1. Jamaica is formally petitioning King Charles III to refer legal questions on slave trade reparations to the Privy Council.
1. 2. The British government has rejected demands for slavery reparations and formal apologies.
1. 3. Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced plans to transition Jamaica into a republic.

NYNew York Post

3d ago

Current EventsPolice InvestigationGrand Theft Auto

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Man allegedly posing as pro basketball player steals $90,000 BMW from Georgia hotel valet
1. 1. A suspect stole a ninety thousand dollar BMW from a Georgia hotel valet after posing as a professional basketball player.
1. 2. The suspect left behind a white 2025 Audi A5 at the hotel garage that had been reported stolen the prior day.
1. 3. Savannah police linked the same suspect to a prior August 5 hotel valet car theft at a Fairfield Inn.

NYNew York Post

3d ago

LifestyleFamily DynamicsAdvice Column

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Dear Abby: My boyfriend wants to move in with me — but not with my autistic son
1. 1. Dear Abby advises that long-term care planning for an adult child with autism must take priority over romantic relationships.
1. 2. The Autism Society of America provides resources to help families navigate care options for autistic adults.
1. 3. Social media announcements regarding a death should never precede public notification by the immediate family.

NYNew York Post

3d ago

Current EventsTravel AdvisoryBorder Security

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US restricts government travel to Mexican border city over threat concerns
1. 1. US government personnel face daylight-only travel restrictions in Nogales due to security threat information.
1. 2. Sonora state authorities found no concrete public threat but maintained preventive security operations in Nogales.
1. 3. The US Travel Advisory designates the state of Sonora under a Level 3 Reconsider Travel warning.

NYNew York Post

3d ago

Current EventsCriminal JusticeFoster Care

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Missouri foster mom accused of trading teen for monkey avoids prison
1. 1. Brenda Deutsch received a suspended seven-year prison sentence and three years of probation for child endangerment.
1. 2. Judge Thomas Frawley revoked Brenda Deutsch's foster license and criticized Missouri child welfare authorities.
1. 3. Authorities arrested Brenda Deutsch following allegations she sent a 17-year-old foster child to an unverified Texas home.

NYNew York Post

3d ago

Current EventsLaw EnforcementAviation

Unruly airline passenger who had to be duct-taped to seat after N-word meltdown fired from Arizona realty company

NYNew York Post

4d ago

SportsMLBLos Angeles Dodgers

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Dodgers finally regaining momentum after comeback win over Nationals
On Friday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was cautiously optimistic.
1. 1. The two-time defending champions still aren’t firing on all cylinders, and they’re still just .500 over the last two months.
1. 2. But after weeks of middling play, they just might be turning a corner too, battling back (and then, in a hairy ninth inning, hanging on) for a come-from-behind 6-5 win over the Washington Nationals on Saturday that gave them some tangible momentum to finally latch onto.
1. 3. By the end of it, however, they were officially back on the upswing as winners of three-straight games.

NYNew York Post

4d ago

BusinessCorporate GovernanceDivorce Proceedings

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Lululemon billionaire founder Chip Wilson files for divorce after 20 years of marriage — with no prenup in place: report
Chip Wilson, whose net worth is valued at $6.1 billion, and his wife Shannon "Summer" Wilson are calling it quits, according to a report.
1. 1. Chip Wilson and his wife Shannon are divorcing without a prenuptial agreement despite a $6.1 billion net worth.
1. 2. Chip Wilson owns an 8.6 percent stake in Lululemon worth nearly $1 billion.
1. 3. Litigation between Chip and Shannon Wilson in British Columbia Supreme Court remains under seal.

NYNew York Post

4d ago

Current EventsLaw EnforcementCrime

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Florida ‘monster’ deputy arrested for child sex abuse case that ‘churned our stomachs’: sheriff
"As a parent, you hear what this c–t did and you just want to beat the crap out of him," Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco said of the axed deputy.
1. 1. Donald Valverde was arrested and fired from the Pasco County Sheriff's Office following child sexual abuse allegations.
1. 2. Valverde faces multiple felony charges including lewd and lascivious molestation carrying potential life imprisonment.
1. 3. The Pasco County Sheriff's Office confirmed the victim is safe with no additional victims identified yet.

NYNew York Post

4d ago

SportsAaron JudgeNew York Yankees

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Aaron Judge has another busy baseball day and what’s next as his Yankees’ return nears
The endgame is near for Aaron Judge.
1. 1. Aaron Judge completed on-field batting practice and full workouts ahead of a potential return next week.
1. 2. Aaron Judge must face live pitching before returning to active major league games.

NYNew York Post

4d ago

OpinionWildfire ReliefFEMA Funding

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FEMA needs funding extension for fire victims — politics aside
The state of California began informing local charities last week that it was running out of funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the crucial Disaster Case Management (DCM) program.
1. 1. FEMA Disaster Case Management funding for California wildfire recovery programs is nearing exhaustion.
1. 2. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Supervisor Kathryn Barger met with President Donald Trump to discuss wildfire relief.
1. 3. Partisan disagreements between state and federal officials must not impede disaster relief distribution.

NYNew York Post

4d ago

SportsTennisInfluencer Culture

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Wimbledon to crack down on influencers after chaotic US Open takeover
1. 1. The All England Club will ban influencer credentials and confiscate disruptive items like ring lights during Wimbledon matches.
1. 2. The U.S. Open credentialed nearly 100 influencers under an initiative established the previous year.
1. 3. Wimbledon organizers rejected creating an accreditation category specifically for content creators and online influencers.

NYNew York Post

4d ago

Current EventsLaw EnforcementCargo Theft

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British police on the hunt for 70K pints of Guinness stout stolen in dead of night
1. 1. Thieves stole two trailers containing $155,000 worth of Guinness from an industrial park in Runcorn.
1. 2. Two drivers took two trailers carrying 800 barrels of Guinness from a distribution depot.
1. 3. Pabst Blue Ribbon offered a $20,000 reward following the theft of $70,000 worth of beer in Southern California.

NYNew York Post

4d ago

SportsNFLNew York Jets

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