The reason the Mets valued Luis Torrens enough to sign him to a two-year extension earlier this season was because of his glove. Even as a young prospect with the Yankees, Torrens stood out defensively. Since then, he’s hit well enough to make a career for himself in the majors. But lately, the longtime backup backstop has flexed his muscles with the bat as well. On Sunday, as the Mets completed a sweep of the Nationals at Citi Field with a 4-3 win, Torrens homered for the fourth time in his last six starts. “We love pitching to him,’’ Christian…
A Detroit news anchor was reduced to fits of laughter after his co-host asked him a seemingly innocent question about survival tactics during a live broadcast. Fox 2 “Good Day Detroit” co-anchor Ryan Ermanni struggled to keep his composure Thursday as Deena Centofanti discussed the History Channel survival show “Alone,”…
Looking back on it, Giants head coach John Harbaugh thinks Jaxson Dart’s “history” of visits to the medical tent as a rookie might have had something to do with Dart being summoned Saturday to the tent in the second quarter of the afternoon’s 13-10 preseason loss to the Vikings. Dart…
From friends to lovers, Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns have supported each other through numerous ups and downs over the years. The former best friend of Kylie Jenner made waves in February 2019 when she and Tristan Thompson kissed while he was dating Khloé Kardashian. While Woods and Jenner had…
A billionaire civil war is brewing inside Sergey Brin’s $100 million operation to kill California’s proposed wealth tax – with ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt among a group of power players grumbling the coalition has lost the plot, the California Post has learned. Schmidt, a $3 million donor to Google-founder Brin’s…
A Harvard professor is in hot water over claims that an anti-President Trump opinion article he wrote for the Financial Times was almost entirely AI-generated, with some branding it “slop.” The article, by former Venezuelan government minister Ricardo Hausmann, now includes a disclaimer from the FT following its publication on Thursday,…
The boos were heard both on the field and virtually Sunday. After watching their beloved Los Angeles Dodgers stumble through a 6-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, dropping the four-game series 3–1 and surrendering a potentially critical postseason tiebreaker, angry and frustrated Dodgers fans turned to social media to voice…
Sid Wilson is seemingly cosigning his exit from Slipknot after the iconic rock band confirmed he is no longer a member. Eagle-eyed fans noticed that Wilson, the DJ and keyboard player for the band for nearly 30 years, altered his Instagram bio to note he is no longer associated with…
WASHINGTON — Outgoing firebrand Rep. Nancy Mace used her new YouTube talk show to debut spicy tattoos on both arms — as she went sleeveless in public for the first time in months. Mace (R-SC) broke out her inked-up gun show while promoting “Get Maced,” a program where she will…
There is always an inclination to take a look in August and think “Hmm, this draft class could be top-notch. The young guys look darn good.’’ That inclination always needs to be tempered with a companion thought and a historical reminder: “Yeah, what I saw in the heat of the…
For Susie Evans, freezing her eggs was an especially emotional experience. “When I started my injections, I knew I was going to vlog the process, but I was coming off of a really tough week,” Susie, 32, said in a Friday, August 14, YouTube video, introducing the footage from her…
WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci was privately informed in January 2021 that the initial studies on COVID-19 vaccination did not include women in the first trimester of pregnancy because of miscarriage risk, according to new texts released by Sens. Rand Paul and Ron Johnson. “I am corrected on pregnancy studies. Initial Studies…
Robert Downey Jr. summed up Bob Iger’s decades-long Disney legacy in just four words as the longtime Mouse House boss was honored with one of the company’s highest distinctions on Sunday. “Fortune favors the brave,” the “Iron Man” star said as Iger was inducted as a Disney Legend at D23,…
The Lakers now know their 2026-27 regular schedule – the longest road trips (the annual Grammy swing in late January/early February), the long homestands (three separate five-game stretches in December, March and April) and the competitive breaks. They also know the marquee matchups in which Luka Doncic will be the…
Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara are settling into life as parents of three. “Lake Tahoe trip part 1 🌲,” Trainor, 32, captioned a carousel of Instagram photos on Sunday, August 16, sharing moments from the family’s recent California camping trip. Trainor and Sabara, 34, are the proud parents of sons…
A federal judge in Arizona cleared the path for border wall construction in the state after a Native American tribe attempted to block its construction. The Tohono O’odham Nation had argued that constructing the border wall along its southern border with Mexico would constitute illegal trespassing on tribal lands as well as…
Tennis star Novak Djokovic is opening up about his years-long private health battle after collapsing during the Cincinnati Open. “Honestly, it hasn’t been a pleasant match for me. That’s how I’ve felt,” Djokovic, 39, told reporters on Saturday, August 15, after his defeat at the 2026 Cincinnati Open, per Forbes. …
WASHINGTON — Dem House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was dodgy Sunday about whether he backs the lefty Medicare for All plan — and if Democratic Socialists of America even belong in the party. Backlash was immediate and fierce. “This man is so out of touch with his party. How is…
Ian Machado Garry is too nice. That was the takeaway some had following UFC 330, where Islam Makhachev successfully defended his title against Garry, winning via unanimous decision, as the challenger didn’t show the urgency expected in his first welterweight championship shot. Among those who expected more: UFC president Dana…
A close friend of rapper Eminem’s ex wife, Kim Scott, made a frantic call to 911 just three months before she was hospitalized following an alleged suicide attempt. According to dispatch calls and 911 audio exclusively obtained by Us, Scott’s friend called the Chesterfield Township Police Department on April 1,…
WASHINGTON — Democrats now overwhelmingly have a more favorable view of socialism than capitalism, according to a shocking new poll. Nearly 60% of party members support socialism compared to 18% who view it negatively, while just 32% have a favorable view of capitalism compared to 50% who see it as negative,…
A San Fernando Valley stone worker, Enrique Gonzalez, who has been unable to work for the past two years after developing an incurable disease has received a double lung transplant that his family says has put him on a miraculous path to recovery. The disease, silicosis, has increasingly been linked…
Michael and Dawn Tarling, whose son Finlay died at 19 after being hit by a car during the Volta a Portugal cycling race earlier this week, shared a tribute post on Instagram Sunday. “This has been the hardest couple days of our lives and it’s taken us a bit of…
The Astros are making a play for Marlins slugger Kyle Stowers, and discussions are ongoing. The Padres are listening on anything, including superstar closer Mason Miller. But a trade of Miller still seems like a long shot. With superstar Tarik Skubal off the board, there are still several starters on…
Sandra Bullock knows a thing or two about the power of sisterhood. “I am so lucky to have this brilliant soul by my side who knows me, missteps and all, and still chooses to love me. Every. Single. Day,” Bullock, 62, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, August 2, sharing throwback…
The addition of Luis García Jr. could — if the Yankees ever reach full positional health — create a logjam at particularly first base and DH. Nevertheless, a top team official told The Post that there are no intentions to have Ben Rice begin catching as a way to add…
Phil Collins is recalling the moment his five children were called to his bedside to say goodbye amid his prior hospitalization. “Because there were some decisions to be made about ‘Do we keep Phil on life support?’ kind of thing,” Collins, 75, explained to The Sunday Times in a profile…
Heath Flora, the top Republican in the California Assembly, is facing two state ethics investigations and could be on the brink of a leadership fight after he infuriated his party by siding with Democrats to allow tax hikes across the state, The Post has learned. Several Capitol insiders told The…
New Yankees slugger Luis García Jr., a vastly improved player who leads the National League in slugging (.560), will help the sagging Bronx Bombers lineup. The New York-born García was finally showing his big potential in the Nats’ new, fun environment, and heaven knows the Yankees need bats. Still, García’s…
After refusing to denounce Rep. Max Miller after his own daughter accused the congressman of domestic violence, Sen. Bernie Moreno is calling the politician a “danger” who is unfit for public office. “As a father and husband, I can tell you the last two years have been pure hell for…
California’s insurance crisis has left homeowners scrambling for coverage, businesses paying soaring premiums and thousands of residents forced on to the state’s insurer of last resort after major companies pulled back from the market following years of devastating wildfires. Now, the race to replace termed-out Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has…
In the early 20th century, the 10,000-plus page Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog served as the original all-in-one marketplace—featuring clothes, toys, and even complete mail-order house kits. These mail-order homes were shipped directly by train, and considered “modern” at the time. They included everything a homeowner would need to build their own sanctuary:…
Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve took a diplomatic tone while addressing the apparent political difference between herself and Fever star Sophie Cunningham following Minnesota’s win over Indiana, in a game where the basketball coach wore a shirt that read “Trans Kids Belong.” Cheryl Reeve on her pre-game conversation with Sophie…
Dancing With the Stars pros Alan Bersten and Emma Slater shared a sweet moment while onstage at the reality TV competition’s highly-anticipated fan convention. In a video shared by People, Emma, 37, was seen running up to Alan, 32, before the couple embraced and shared a smooch during the Saturday,…
Democratic Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico eked out a shocking 3-point lead over GOP foe Ken Paxton in a new poll amid mounting Republican anxiety over the Lone Star race. Talarico edged out Paxton 51% to 48% in a Fox News poll of registered voters last week that also showed…
The Raiders’ training camp is underway, and optimism is high heading into the 2026 season. Raiders fans expected an infusion of talent into the roster through the NFL draft, and they got exactly that with star rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick. But many also believed the…
In the City star Danielle Olivera is sharing an update on her preemie son Aidan amid his continued neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) stay. “As of today he’s 6lbs, 15 oz and 20.5 inches long,” Danielle, 37, wrote over a series of photos of her son in the NICU on…
California Democrats officially endorsed a controversial billionaire wealth tax on Sunday, putting the state’s Democratic Party at odds with Gov. Gavin Newsom as well as their own gubernatorial nominee Xavier Becerra ahead of November’s election. Delegates at the California Democratic Party convention in San Diego voted to back Proposition 40,…
JAMS, a leading provider of alternative arbitration and mediation services, is moving to two full floors at 3 Times Square. The lease for over 55,000 square feet brings the Rudin-owned tower to 75% full. The tenant is expected to move from 620 Eighth Ave. in the fourth quarter of 2027.…
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — No, Braxton Berrios did not return to New York for access to the glamorous lifestyle afforded to him as one of the NFL’s most sought-after boyfriends. Berrios, a former Jet who signed with the Giants out of a tryout in June, is showing during training…
Season 3 of Taylor Sheridan‘s Lioness looks different after “scheduling issues” led to some changes — including a surprising story line. During the premiere on Sunday, August 2, the show pivoted away from introducing a new Lioness into the fold. Instead, the team has a new mission when Joe (Zoe…
Colorado Democratic congressional nominee Melat Kiros brushed aside concerns about communists inside the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) faction of the Democratic Party on Friday, arguing Republicans were using the issue to blunt the socialist movement’s growing influence ahead of the midterm elections. Host Margaret Hoover of PBS’s “Firing Line,”…
UK drugmaker AstraZeneca has been exploring a deal to combine with US rival Bristol Myers Squibb, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter. The deal could create one of the world’s biggest pharmaceutical groups with a combined value of nearly $400 billion. The companies have held talks on…
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