Top Story
In-game spat between Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm and Rays starter Drew Rassmussen has surprise ending

Chisholm wasn’t doing anything illegal. In fact, tipping off pitch locations from second base has become an accepted form of gamesmanship in baseball. 

New York, NY / NY Post / Apr 12 / 97% positive
the sun shines brightly through the trees and grass

Photo: Allura Ramirez / Unsplash

All Science Health Environment Technology Local
Phoenix, AZ KTAR Apr 12
Small plane makes emergency landing on Phoenix roadway, area to be closed for several hours

A small airplane with three people on board was forced to make an emergency landing on a Phoenix roadway on Sunday afternoon, but no passengers were hurt.

New York, NY Gothamist Apr 12
At 100 days, Mamdani leans into ‘pothole politics’ and child care push

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during his 100 Day Address in Maspeth, New York on April 12, 2026. April 10 marked Mamdani's 100th day in office as New York City's 112th mayor. The mayor focused on child care and worker gains, arguing that basic services are key to rebuilding trust in government. [ more › ]

Houston, TX ABC13 Houston Apr 12
Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods

With another green jacket, Rory McIlroy joins Tiger Woods, Nick Faldo and Jack Nicklaus as the only repeat winners of the Masters.

Science PhysOrg Apr 12
From Jurassic Park to dreams of AI doom, pop culture shapes science more than we like to admit

The relationship between science and pop culture often looks like a one-way street: scientific discoveries inspire films, television and novels, particularly in science fiction. But the relationship really goes both ways, and extends beyond sci-fi.

New York, NY NY Post Apr 12
LA’s Skid Row a painful monument to failure of ‘Housing First’ policy

Skid Row in Los Angeles stands as a stark example of what happens when ideology overrides reality. 

USA PBS NewsHour Apr 12
Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters

With another green jacket, McIlroy joined Tiger Woods, Nick Faldo and Jack Nicklaus as the only repeat winners of the Masters.

Science New Atlas Apr 12
Why are some skies bluer than others?

Imagine it’s a regular Tuesday morning and you’re in Antarctica. Your eyes meet the sky, and the blue is so vivid it feels electric. The air is so clean you can just about taste it. Now, picture a dust storm over the Himalayas; you squint, trying to catch a hint of that crisp blue, but all you see is a fuzzy white. Why are the skies in some parts of the world bluer than those in other parts?Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: Pollution, Air pollution, Light, Climate Crisis, Himalayas

Chicago, IL WGN News Apr 12
Robocalls plague Chicago residents despite enforcement efforts

Chicago-area residents received the third-highest number of robocalls in the US last year, with 4.2 billion robocalls made in March alone, and despite years of crackdowns, the calls aren't slowing down.

Nashville, TN WKRN Apr 12
Rory McIlroy Champion of 90th Masters Tournament, in back-to-back win at Augusta National

Rory McIlroy is the Champion of the 90th Masters Tournament. He is just the third player in Tournament history to win the green jacket in back-to-back years

San Francisco, CA ABC7 SF Apr 12
SF gives $3.3 million to residents, nonprofits with projects to beautify the city: Here's a list

San Francisco is granting $3.3 million to residents and nonprofits who have ideas to make their neighborhoods more beautiful through the Community Challenge Grant. Out of 100 applications, 25 projects were selected.

New York, NY NY Post Apr 12
Rory McIlroy holds off Scottie Scheffler to become first repeat Masters champ since Tiger Woods in 2002

Rory McIlroy made a different kind of history with this year's Masters win.