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Ex-sea captain accused of raping Merchant Marine cadet in 2019 finally heads to NYC trial
Opening statements are set to start Wednesday in the trial of John Merrone, who nearly spilled out of his wheelchair headed to court for pre-trial proceedings Tuesday.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:32:54 -0400
Opening statements are set to start Wednesday in the trial of John Merrone, who nearly spilled out of his wheelchair headed to court for pre-trial proceedings Tuesday.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:32:54 -0400
Florida student’s historic 11.99 GPA triggers district policy overhaul
A Florida student accumulated a monumental 11.99 GPA through a grueling atypical high school routine, prompting local schools to change how they weigh courses, according to a report.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:22:59 -0400
A Florida student accumulated a monumental 11.99 GPA through a grueling atypical high school routine, prompting local schools to change how they weigh courses, according to a report.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:22:59 -0400
Massive Elephant Fire doubles in size to become California’s second-largest blaze of the year
The Elephant Fire, which started in the Tahoe National Forest, has burned more than 12,000 acres across Sierra County, with less than 5% containment as of Tuesday afternoon.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:14:34 -0400
The Elephant Fire, which started in the Tahoe National Forest, has burned more than 12,000 acres across Sierra County, with less than 5% containment as of Tuesday afternoon.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:14:34 -0400
Nude beachgoers on famous California coastal stretch told to cover up after state parks deal
California's favorite clothing-optional beach is becoming the state's newest park, but visitors will now be required to wear appropriate beach attire.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:01:59 -0400
California's favorite clothing-optional beach is becoming the state's newest park, but visitors will now be required to wear appropriate beach attire.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:01:59 -0400
Boston software engineer, 28, killed in freak skydiving accident
“Chandra was an exceptionally bright, kind, and hardworking young man with a passion for learning and embracing new challenges,” his family said in a GoFundMe for funeral expenses.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:55:39 -0400
“Chandra was an exceptionally bright, kind, and hardworking young man with a passion for learning and embracing new challenges,” his family said in a GoFundMe for funeral expenses.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:55:39 -0400
Ex-assistant sues Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag over dog bite claims
Former LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt and his wife Heidi Montag are being sued by an ex-assistant who claims he was viciously attacked by the couple's dog “Ego.”
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:53:03 -0400
Former LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt and his wife Heidi Montag are being sued by an ex-assistant who claims he was viciously attacked by the couple's dog “Ego.”
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:53:03 -0400
NYPD fires precinct boss over claims he tried to rape underling, told her he wanted to make ‘biracial babies’
The NYPD precinct boss who allegedly told an underling he wanted to make "biracial babies" as he tried to rape her was fired, police confirmed Tuesday.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:49:25 -0400
The NYPD precinct boss who allegedly told an underling he wanted to make "biracial babies" as he tried to rape her was fired, police confirmed Tuesday.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:49:25 -0400
Three killed as small plane crashes in upstate NY shortly after takeoff
The National Transpiration Safety Board is investigating a small plane crash near Saranac Lake that left three dead on Monday night.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:45:55 -0400
The National Transpiration Safety Board is investigating a small plane crash near Saranac Lake that left three dead on Monday night.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:45:55 -0400
Key Mamdani, Hochul fundraiser is adviser to two Medicaid cheats accused of ripping off $107M
Politically connnected Ijaz Ahmad, a Brooklyn cardiologist, advises fellow Pakistani-Americans on setting up Medicaid healthcare facilities, sources told The Post.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:44:12 -0400
Politically connnected Ijaz Ahmad, a Brooklyn cardiologist, advises fellow Pakistani-Americans on setting up Medicaid healthcare facilities, sources told The Post.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:44:12 -0400
Trump says US will ‘knock out’ Iran’s power plants and bridges next week — unless regime makes a deal
President Trump says he will continue airstrikes on Iran "until I say it's enough" and that "energy targets" are on the horizon.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:43:47 -0400
President Trump says he will continue airstrikes on Iran "until I say it's enough" and that "energy targets" are on the horizon.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:43:47 -0400