Category: USA
Dodgers hit three home runs, hold Angels to two hits in rout
In a 6-0 win over the Angels on Friday night, the Dodgers’ third-straight victory was keyed by two big swings. https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/sports/dodgers-rout-angels-in-emergency-bullpen-game/
University of Georgia student dies after jumping off cliff into Alabama lake while celebrating graduation
“Jayden jumped off the rock, and witnesses told us he never came back up.” https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/us-news/university-of-georgia-student-jayden-barreto-dies-after-jumping-from-cliff-into-alabama-lake-celebrating-graduation/
Spurs beat Timberwolves to advance to Wester Conference finals vs. Thunder
Stephon Castle had 32 points, and Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs raced past the Timberwolves 139-109 on Friday night to win the series in six…
As Netanyahu spotlights Israel’s ties to the UAE, its rulers prefer to be discreet
JERUSALEM (AP) — The tight relationship between Israel and the United Arab Emirates is typically managed discreetly. But this week, it was thrust into the…
NFL responds to Trump’s scathing ‘price gouging’ criticism of streaming games
The NFL is swatting away President Donald Trump’s criticism of their evolving business model. https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/sports/nfl-responds-to-trumps-scathing-gouging-criticism-of-streaming-games/
Mets reliever Luke Weaver has ‘fond memories’ of Yankees tenure
In his last experience facing the Yankees’ best hitter in a major league game, Luke Weaver was schooled on proper etiquette. Then pitching for the…
Yankees rookie Spencer Jones taking ‘advice and support’ as he gets acclimated to big leagues
Spencer Jones turned 25 on Thursday in what’s been an eventful week. https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/sports/yankees-rookie-spencer-jones-still-taking-advice-and-support/
Jazz Chisholm Jr. breaks through in big night for Yankees — with another change of pants
Jazz Chisholm Jr. may be in his teammates’ pants for the foreseeable future. https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/sports/jazz-chisholm-jr-breaks-through-in-big-night-for-yankees/
LIRR strike begins after MTA fails to reach wage hike deal with union, disrupting 300K commuters
MTA chief Janno Lieber and Gov. Kathy Hochul told riders to simply work from home during the strike. https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/us-news/lirr-strike-begins-after-mta-failed-to-reach-wage-increase-deal-with-union-disrupting-300k-commuters/
Plastered bride hauled off to jail in wedding gown after allegedly pummeling her mom during reception
The only thing she tossed was a punch. https://nypost.com/2026/05/15/world-news/plastered-bride-hauled-off-to-jail-in-wedding-gown-after-allegedly-pummeling-her-mom-during-reception/