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Articles in this issue: Envious Albany lawmakers eye giving themselves raises after self-serving NYC Council’s fat pay hikes DOJ opens probe into Harvard’s financial aid for alleged discrimination against American students Michigan man accused of trying to 2 kidnap two girls allegedly flipped off their families in court: reports National Geographic Sea Bird cruise ship hit with 3rd norovirus outbreak since May 5 dead after two sets of parents rush into Ohio River to rescue struggling swimmer and all drown South Carolina church leaders charged after allowing sex offender to work around children: cops Road rage driver who allegedly killed boxing star Hannah Rapp is career criminal with lengthy rap sheet Tropical Storm Bertha drifts toward land as Hurricane Fausto forms in the eastern Pacific Housing scam rocks wealthy California enclave — as officials issue warning Father’s terrifying warning as 3-year-old is bitten by rattlesnake lurking under Amazon package Fiends beat, rob sleeping straphanger on NYC subway train: cops Wild video captures sparks flying as Kalitta Air plane skids on runway at Kentucky airport Elaine Forbes’ wife visits her in custody after ex-Port of San Francisco boss’ bizarre arrest High school fights back against city over controversial new ethnic studies curriculum Star San Francisco cop allegedly plows into homeless man, leaving him critically injured The UK’s new top diplomat was once widely mocked for awkward bacon sandwich photo Family’s heroic dog fights off bear that charged 6-year-old boy: video Massive wildfire in NorCal explodes to California’s biggest this year Alaska wants to seize pilot’s plane over 6-pack of beer. The case is heading to the Supreme Court Serial rapist learns his fate for heinous attacks on five women and two kids UCSD medical school used sneaky diversity tactic to favor black, Hispanic students: DOJ In-N-Out employee and customer brawl inside burger joint, shocking video shows Firebug arrested for torching school bus in Times Square during Knicks NBA Finals madness Candy giant Mars Wrigley signals massive layoffs as it relocates from NJ to Chicago NYCHA, Mitchell-Lama tenants snubbed in Mamdani’s latest pro-renter push: furious residents NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin demands answers from Mamdani after deadly Legionnaires’ outbreak Union for NYC’s embattled horse carriages rips Council Speaker Menin as traitor in new attack ad: ‘Thank you for your betrayal’ Filthy NYC homeless encampment near tourist-magnet Intrepid Museum still largely intact as Mamdani-imposed deadline comes and goes NYC perv, 35, busted for exposing self to girl, 8, during sickening home invasion: cops Wannabe influencer charged in Long Island drunken crash with kids in car had another DWI on her record Toxic sewage gas is getting worse in SoCal as Tijuana River to blame. Met Her at a Bar to open in Santa Monica as fans erupt Border czar Tom Homan clashes with CBS’ Margaret Brennan over fatal Houston ICE shooting Trump orders airstrikes against Iran for 10th straight night — after vowing to avenge deaths of US soldiers Trump hits Canada with surprise 50% tariffs — and he didn’t warn Carney during their World Cup talk Sleeper agents poised to wage war in California put US on high alert — as map of their top targets emerges Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline intends to run for full-term in the Senate: ‘I’m in’ Minnesota paper dragged as ‘depraved rag’ after praising Tim Walz’s clemency for child sex offender Cuba-linked groups plan ‘nationwide actions’ against US bases, ICE facilities: State Department California driver licenses change forever for millions as ‘modernization’ plan grows Trump vows Netanyahu ‘will not be arrested’ as prez shoots down Mamdani threat to apprehend Israeli PM Enraged Trump warns Iran each US soldier killed will be avenged ‘many times over!’ Trump admin fast-tracks deportations of fraudsters and pervy priests in ‘largest denaturalization effort ever’ Ex-logger Troy Jackson set to succeed Graham Platner as Dem pick in Maine Senate race Elizabeth Warren backs far-left Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed after Graham Platner fiasco Texas Dem House hopeful creeped on women in Spanish-language social media posts: ‘I want a photo of your tit’ Trump says Canadian wildfires ‘poisoning our air’ as prez puts PM on notice: ‘Pay us damages’ Pentagon identifies 2 US soldiers killed in weekend attack by Iran Trump says new Qatar-donated Air Force One to go out of service to ‘max out’ defenses Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom Man stabs and injures 2 tourists near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece: cops Drivers keep using buckling storm-damaged bridge — because it’s faster than detour Beluga whales lifted out of defunct theme park to begin journey to new homes in US Brazilian influencer, 30, and boyfriend, 28, gunned down, found by farmer on rural roadside Joshua Kerry, 28, charged in killing of ex-UK government minister Ann Widdecombe NYC Greek Orthodox church to honor Ukraine’s Zelensky: ‘Illuminated the path forward’ US doesn’t have enough missiles to protect troops in Middle East for long-term war with Iran: experts Ex-Miss Universe Jamaica contestant LaToya Malcolm dead at 35 Man’s death during police arrest in Italy sparks mass protests: ‘I want justice’ Coral reef presumed to be dead is rediscovered during ‘big moment’ in West Africa IDF targets Hamas terrorist infrastructure in overnight strikes Italian hotspot issues hefty fines for scantily clad tourists with bare chests, swimwear Yemen’s Houthis declare naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, widening threat to global oil supplies Ukraine fires 400 drones toward Moscow as Zelensky grapples with protests Self-described socialist Andy Burnham becomes seventh British prime minister in a decade Baker Mayfield made it clear how personal Jets game was for him in new video: ‘F–k him’ Tempo veteran supports Sandy Brondello after ‘laughable’ suspension for ‘species’ comment toward Angel Reese Lionel Messi to miss multiple Inter Miami games after World Cup CFL linebacker dies in crash after driving wrong way with cannabis, alcohol in car Jose Caballero defends tactics that sparked Yankees-Pirates scuffle: ‘Whole league should know who I am’ Ryan Weathers salvages ‘tough’ start after struggling early in Yankees’ win Luis Robert Jr.’s long-awaited return to Mets outfield forces Carson Benge to sit in loss Gotham FC coach Juan Carlos Amoros stepping away for seven-week parental leave with team in middle of season World Cup’s success will pay off for soccer in US — but real growth is a slow burn St. John’s lands Hungarian big man Zsombor Maronka to complete roster after Donnie Freeman injury The sentiment Yankees — and Jazz Chisholm Jr. — need to live by with bigger picture in mind Giants starter headed for MRI after leaving game with elbow pain Aaron Rodgers shares ‘bonding’ week with estranged family after years of drama Giants walked off in heartbreaking fashion by Royals as historically bad season continues Brazil star Vinicius Junior is unrecognizable after chin surgery post World Cup Sabrina Ionescu dominates in overtime as Liberty escape with win over Wings to snap four-game skid Lakers adding summer league standout Arthur Kaluma on two-way deal Freddy Peralta’s return to Milwaukee turns into latest nightmare start as Mets fall to Brewers Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s two home runs lead breakout night for Yankees offense in win over Pirates Judge approves Anthropic’s $1.5B settlement of authors’ AI copyright lawsuit — first major case to settle World Cup hands US economy $20B boost — with host cities like Kansas City, Philly cashing in big, BofA says Kalshi helped set up 2024 FBI raid of arch-rival Polymarket CEO’s apartment: report Trump family refiles Capital One debanking lawsuit, claiming politics played role Miami’s surging cost of living has surpassed NYC’s for the first time ever: US data California gas suffers another huge setback as judge slaps down oil giant’s Hail Mary Burger King launches new Whopper rule that picky eaters will love China’s Moonshot AI pauses subscriptions for powerful Kimi K3 model due to surging demand Judge pauses Paramount’s $110B acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery after California lawsuit Most American voters have favorable view of AI — despite media focus on controversies: poll JetBlue wins Spirit Airlines’ coveted slots at LaGuardia Airport in NYC: report Ford worker who was fired after being falsely accused of stealing a $1.95 cookie lawyers up Jersey Mike’s aims to raise $1 billion in IPO that could value chain at $8 billion Twist in California city’s plot for new grocery store tax that would send prices rocketing Playboy rebrands nude Playmates, touts ‘respectful’ makeover of Bunnies: ‘It’s not porn’ US gas price average jumps to $4 a gallon as US and Iran intensify attacks WABC-TV’s ‘Eyewitness News’ announces major shakeup in its roster of reporters Custom 3D-printed sneakers promise the perfect fit — so do they live up to the hype? DSA revolutionaries aim to topple the Senate — and the Constitution, too Sausalito city manager found on docked boat was already out to sea California’s public sector unions are trying to undo pension reform Gavin Newsom can’t rewrite the American dream through bad housing law With World Cup in rearview, LA must prepare for the Olympics — or prepare to fail Ireland’s hypocritical anti-Israel law is a win for Hamas — and a challenge to Trump Mamdani’s working-class costume is falling apart New York public schools have become a legal racketeering conspiracy Box office success of ‘The Odyssey’ proves audiences crave classics — not woke Hollywood nonsense Why did Frankie Valli and Four Seasons tour get canceled? Fast Takes: Getting US immigration right, academia is bankrupt and in denial and other commentary Crime is Mamdani’s kryptonite — so watch out for his sneaky claims Mamdani’s baseless Netanyahu arrest order: Letters to the Editor — July 21, 2026 Young progressives think trouble sleeping is a mental health issue — blame the ideology that says the world is stacked against them No to ‘reparations’ in California, a ‘free state’ since 1850 Here’s an easy way for cash-squeezed Mamdani to save on DOE’s monster budget High taxes are already killing New York’s future Kathy Hochul says tax hikes harm New York, but that’s never stopped her yet My state of Washington ignored warnings about tax hikes — and now we’re paying the price Garth Brooks has four Indianapolis concerts coming up. Which is the cheapest? I talked to Zeds Dead about their postponed NYC show and tour — Here’s what’s next BTS impressed at the 2026 World Cup. Get tickets for ‘Arirang Tour’ Ex-Ramones drummer, singer’s family snubbed from 50th anniversary bash with Travis Barker, Green Day’s Billie Joe Amazon, TikTok Shop selling jewelry made of toxic metal that looks like silver — but can cause cancer Dear Abby: My nephew ghosted our family — now he wants a wedding gift One cannabis mistake at airport could bring 10 years in prison and $15,000 fine Inside the dangerous, deadly world of IronMan — and the ‘crazy’ intense competitors willing to risk it all just to finish Wine region just 90 minutes from LA nominated as one of the nation’s best Santa Monica’s sneaky new tactic to catch unruly cyclists — it’s a California first with $93 fines Final round of July Social Security checks hit this week — find out if you qualify for the maximum payout Single women reveal the strange new dating dealbreaker: ‘It’s a heavy no for me’ Food fans are embroiled in a heated debate over America’s favorite style of French fry Doc says Burger King menu is ‘worse than expected’ for health — with more than 120 ingredients in just one item The coffee sweet spot: How much a day is safe — and linked to heart benefits BookTok is making these seemingly boring old books surprisingly popular Gen Z blames parents for their failures — psychologists say they’re right, study My fiancé died a month before our wedding, so I went on our honeymoon alone — and learned these valuable lessons Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey Controversial streamer Clavicular tells all about viral ‘looksmaxxing’ trend that Gen Z has adopted Bill Maher says it’s ‘so stupid’ for anti-Trump artists to not perform at Kennedy Center ESPN lays off NFL analyst Ryan Clark in stunning move as first wave of expected cuts begins Women’s Tennis Association adopts SRY gene testing for ‘equal athletic’ competition Don Lemon outrageously compares MAGA to Nazis in latest anti-Trump rant: ‘Without the Holocaust and all that stuff’ Fate of LA’s biggest eyesore ‘Graffiti Towers’ revealed with bold agreement about future Heiress’ San Francisco mansion where Obama, Elvis Costello partied hits market — for a staggering price Seven small towns that are booming in California — bucking the exodus trend Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler sells NYC penthouse for $26M —  a new record for Soho Panic and confusion as NYC renters learn of Legionnaires’ at their building — but not from management Buyers scramble to live in a Florida community home to the largest swimming pool in America Where the American dream is still alive for first-time buyers—and where it’s slipping away Restored 1678 New England estate offers an ‘authentic’ glimpse into the past Libbie Mugrabi’s Hamptons mansion speeds to rare court-ordered auction after failing to sell for $25M Did Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton celebrate their 5-year anniversary at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding? Fans think so Morgan Wallen fan accused of peeing on family during Baltimore concert ‘90 Day Fiance’ star shares major update on 13-year-old daughter after alarming medical emergency ‘Sex and the City’ alum slept on floors in Paris for 6 months — could only afford one cucumber and cheese Jelly Roll’s daughter hints at explosive reason for Bunnie Xo divorce: ’The internet’s about to crumble’ Country star Ella Langley fixes potentially catastrophic wardrobe malfunction with clever trick Celebrity fashion at the 2026 World Cup: Madonna, Shakira and more halftime show looks Bijou Phillips steps out for lunch date just 2 weeks after receiving life-saving kidney transplant Inside the 2026 World Cup Final: Shakira’s ex, halftime show controversy, and the viral celebrity moments you may have missed Daily newspaper