Possible rare mountain lion sighting in Rochester has residents panicking, as the city issues shelter-in-place order

Possible rare mountain lion sighting in Rochester has residents panicking, as the city issues shelter-in-place order

A big roar rattled residents in Rochester and hit a bit too close to home. A possible mountain lion sighting in the upstate New York city, prompted a shelter-in-place order this week, alarming local officials and sending worried residents into a panic. Curtis Jones came face-to-face with the fearsome feline — which was last documented … Read more

Exclusive | WW3 is trending — and Gen Z is handling it as only they know how: ‘Is this gonna affect my SHEIN order’

Exclusive | WW3 is trending — and Gen Z is handling it as only they know how: ‘Is this gonna affect my SHEIN order’

Global crisis? Gen Z’s response is worrying about outfit ideas and Kesha remixes. Fears of World War III spiraled across TikTok, Instagram and X this week after Israel’s preemptive strike against Iran — sparking a surge in panic posts, jokes about a military draft and doomsday memes.  This week alone, “is the US going to … Read more

Jalen Brunson, wife support ‘Law & Order SVU’ star Mariska Hargitay at ‘My Mom Jayne’ movie premiere

Jalen Brunson, wife support ‘Law & Order SVU’ star Mariska Hargitay at ‘My Mom Jayne’ movie premiere

Jalen Brunson has returned the favor to courtside supporter Mariska Hargitay. The Knicks star attended the premiere of the “Law & Order: SVU” star’s directorial debut of her movie “My Mom Jayne” at the Tribeca Festival on Friday along with his wife, Ali, and father and Knicks assistant coach, Rick. Hargitay’s film includes archival footage and … Read more

Customer sues Whataburger for nearly $1 million after messing up his order: ‘Unreasonably dangerous’

Customer sues Whataburger for nearly  million after messing up his order: ‘Unreasonably dangerous’

Whatamess. A Texas man is suing Whataburger for an eye-popping amount, claiming that they served him onions despite his requests that they withhold them from his meal. Demery Ardell Wilson outlined his beef in a petition filed April 25 in Texas’ 269th Judicial District Court of Harris Count, Today.com reported. In it, the plaintiff accused … Read more

‘Little Mermaid’ star Halle Bailey gets restraining order against rapper ex, fears for their baby

‘Little Mermaid’ star Halle Bailey gets restraining order against rapper ex, fears for their baby

A Los Angeles judge has granted a restraining order to “The Little Mermaid” actor and singer Halle Bailey, who says her ex-boyfriend, the rapper and YouTuber DDG, has been repeatedly violent with her and she fears for herself and the baby they have together. The judge on Tuesday ordered DDG, whose legal name is Darryl Dwayne … Read more

The Starbucks app’s most expensive order will set you back a whopping $44 — here’s what’s in it

The Starbucks app’s most expensive order will set you back a whopping  — here’s what’s in it

Inflation has come for everything: your rent, groceries, therapist bill — and, yes, even your daily Starbucks order. Over the past decade, Starbucks prices have climbed an insane 39%, according to The Takeout, outpacing even the national inflation rate, which comes in at a whopping 31%. That Mocha Frappuccino you drank all summer long? It’s … Read more

Trump Signs Executive Order Asking Companies to Lower Drug Prices

Trump Signs Executive Order Asking Companies to Lower Drug Prices

President Trump on Monday signed an executive order asking drugmakers to voluntarily reduce the prices of key medicines in the United States. But the order cites no obvious legal authority to mandate lower prices. The order said the administration would consider taking regulatory actions or importing drugs from other countries in the future if drugmakers … Read more

How Stephen A. Smith’s ‘Law & Order’ character got savagely killed off

How Stephen A. Smith’s ‘Law & Order’ character got savagely killed off

He’s ready for his close up.  ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith continued his acting career with an appearance on the Thursday episode of “Law & Order” – as a murder victim.  “It was crazy to say the least,” Smith told The Post in a May 6 interview, ahead of the episode airing.  “I mean, from … Read more

‘Law & Order: SVU’ has huge cast shakeup as 2 actors abruptly exit

‘Law & Order: SVU’ has huge cast shakeup as 2 actors abruptly exit

Olivia Benson’s elite squad is losing two of their own. Octavio Pisano, who portrays Detective Joe Velasco, and Juliana Martinez, who is Detective Kate Silva on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” are exiting the NBC series at the end of the current Season 26. Pisano, 38, joined the drama during Season 23 as a … Read more

Exclusive | Stephen A. Smith opens up to The Post on ‘crazy’ role in ‘Law & Order’ — and whether he’d leave ESPN for acting full-time

Exclusive | Stephen A. Smith opens up to The Post on ‘crazy’ role in ‘Law & Order’ — and whether he’d leave ESPN for acting full-time

Stephen A. Smith is a “different animal” when it comes to his acting career. That’s something the ESPN personality heard many times over the years from his colleagues, and it has served as fuel for his goal of making it to primetime television, Smith said in an interview with The Post on Monday. Smith, who’s … Read more

McDonald’s customers raving over Cotton Candy Sprite on secret menu — here’s the hack to order one

McDonald’s customers raving over Cotton Candy Sprite on secret menu — here’s the hack to order one

What if your crisp, fountain Sprite tasted like a sweet treat? TikTokkers have discovered a hack to get a secret menu item at McDonald’s: Cotton Candy Sprite. TikTokkers have discovered Cotton Candy Sprite at McDonald’s. radub85 – stock.adobe.com The trick to getting the carnival-like twist on a regular soda is to order a Sprite and … Read more

Woman shocked at bizarre packaging online order was shipped in: ‘How is this allowed?’

Woman shocked at bizarre packaging online order was shipped in:  ‘How is this allowed?’

That is one unexpected package. A UK woman picked up an online order from Vinted, an online marketplace, that she was excited to receive — only to be shocked by what it was shipped in. Kath Humphreys ordered a few clothing items, like dungarees and cardigans, for her 1-year-old daughter. Upon retrieving it from the … Read more

6 foods you should never order on a plane — including eggs, fried meals and more

6 foods you should never order on a plane — including eggs, fried meals and more

Whether it’s last night’s leftover tuna melt or the hard-boiled eggs from the in-flight menu, some foods should probably be avoided on a plane for the sake of your digestion – and out of courtesy to your fellow passengers. Ordering appropriate foods on a plane requires some forethought and planning, according to Jamila Musayeva, a U.S.-educated etiquette … Read more

I’m a flight attendant — we judge passengers who order this sketchy beverage

I’m a flight attendant — we judge passengers who order this sketchy beverage

Plane passengers who demand this hot brew make the cabin crew say “eww.” A tall order of judgment is on the menu for jet-setters thirsty for decaffeinated coffee at 30,000 feet, warns flight attendant Leanna Coy.  “I think we all know by now that ordering coffee on a plane is a little bit sketchy,” said … Read more

Christopher Meloni knows why near kiss with Mariska Hargitay on ‘Law & Order: SVU’ ‘didn’t work’

Christopher Meloni knows why near kiss with Mariska Hargitay on ‘Law & Order: SVU’ ‘didn’t work’

Not so star-crossed lovers.  Christopher Meloni’s Elliot Stabler and Mariska Hargitay’s Olivia Benson have long had a “will they or won’t they” relationship on “Law & Order: SVU.”  During a recent TVLine Spotlight conversation, Meloni addressed, “The kitchen thing,” referring to a scene during a Season 24 “SVU” episode where Stabler and Benson almost kissed.  “We … Read more

‘Law and Order: Organized Crime’ moves to Peacock—How to watch Season 5

‘Law and Order: Organized Crime’ moves to Peacock—How to watch Season 5

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. New network, same detective. “Law & Order: Organized Crime” is back for a fifth season, but instead of airing on NBC’s “Law & Order” Thursday block with the rest of … Read more

Grate disappointment: My local pizzeria charged me a ‘bitching fee’ after I spoke up about an incorrect order

Grate disappointment: My local pizzeria charged me a ‘bitching fee’ after I spoke up about an incorrect order

No complaining here. This one patron got charged a “bitching fee” at their local pizzeria — for something that many wouldn’t even consider complaining. In the r/funny subreddit on Reddit, this user briefly shared their bizarre experience when grabbing a few pizzas and beers with friends. “I ordered a Miller Lite and she [the server] … Read more

Aaron Carter became ‘even more violent’ after family got restraining order: documentary

Aaron Carter became ‘even more violent’ after family got restraining order: documentary

It’s no secret Aaron Carter struggled with substance abuse and mental health issues in the years leading up to his tragic death in 2022. Now, a new documentary, titled “The Carters,” exposes intimate, never-before-shared details behind the famous family’s history of loss, trauma and heartbreak.  In the two-part documentary premiering April 15 on Paramount+, Aaron’s twin sister, … Read more

This sketchy drink order immediately puts every bartender on high alert: ‘Scanning for the nearest security guard’

This sketchy drink order immediately puts every bartender on high alert: ‘Scanning for the nearest security guard’

It’s the drink that makes them think — and not in a good way. Bartenders the world over seem to have the same attitude when it comes to one particular cocktail: the Long Island Iced Tea. Mixologists often say that patrons who order this boozy beverage are intent on getting black-out drunk and are likely … Read more

I’m a cardiologist — the 4 worst drinks for heart health including a ‘dangerous’ Starbucks order

I’m a cardiologist — the 4 worst drinks for heart health including a ‘dangerous’ Starbucks order

Your favorite Starbucks order might just be a latte for your heart. Dr. Evan Levine is a cardiologist in Scarsdale, New York with over 30 years of experience. He also runs a very popular TikTok channel where he frequently dolls out brutally honest — and often a little comical — advice on topics like preventing … Read more