May 8, 2020

Fighter out of UFC 249 after positive coronavirus test

UFC 249 has its first fighter being removed from the card because of coronavirus. Ronaldo “J’acare” Souza, who was supposed to face Uriah Hall, will not take part in the...

NBA delays restart decision as details emerge

NBA commissioner Adam Silver, in a conference call with players Friday night, said he is willing to wait until June before deciding on a firm plan to resume the season...

Ex-NYC schools honcho Rudy Crew left dangling in Georgia superintendent bid

Former NYC schools honcho Rudy Crew has been left dangling by Dekalb County, Ga. -- where he is hoping to be the new superintendent. The county Board of Education had...

Cops debunk accused killers' claims Arbery was burglary suspect

The two men accused of fatally shotgunning unarmed jogger Ahmaud Arbery told police they believed he was a suspect in a recent string of break-ins — but no such crimes...

Barr stands by declaration of Flynn-ocence

Attorney General Bill Barr on Friday defended his decision to drop the prosecution of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn amid efforts by the retired Army general to withdraw his...

Video shows man charge at officer who fatally shot him

SILVER SPRING, Md. -— Video released Friday from a Maryland police officer’s body camera captures him warning the man to drop a knife and get down on the ground before...

MLB draft drastically slimmed down in cost-saving move

In the latest example of MLB and the Players Association being unable to work well together, the Commissioner’s Office is implementing a five-round draft to be held June 10-11 after...

Betty Wold Johnson, mother of Jets owners, dies at 99

NEW YORK — Betty Wold Johnson, the mother of New York Jets owners Christopher Johnson and Woody Johnson, has died. She was 99. The Jets announced her death Friday night...

Jets' success doesn't just start with Sam Darnold

The most dominant Jets narrative since the 2019 NFL season ended has been about how 2020 needs to be Sam Darnold’s time to finally elevate his game and those of...

The World Health Organization just can't stop covering for China

Even now, the World Health Organization can’t resist covering for China. The latest: Dr. Mike Ryan, its top emergency expert, called claims that the coronavirus escaped from that Wuhan lab...

Believe all ... Bidens? Tara Reade has exposed endless Democratic hypocrisy

Bits and pieces of confirmation keep rolling in for Tara Reade’s accusations against Joe Biden, but Speaker Nancy Pelosi clearly voices the view of the Democratic establishment when she declares...

How the 1619 Project slandered America

In the absence of traditional public examinations this time of year, as a result of you know what, here’s a little history quiz for you. What year marked the creation...

70% of US Olympic sports have applied for PPP funds

DENVER  — At least 70 percent of US Olympic sports organizations have applied for government funds during the coronavirus pandemic, a stark financial reality that underscores the frailties within the...

DJ D-Nice 'can't sleep through the night' during lockdown in LA

When the soundtrack of the coronavirus crisis is played back years from now, it will be the uplifting sets of DJ D-Nice that capture the musical moment. The Bronx-born spinmaster,...

Giants and Jets fans already wading in pessimism

Consider this your secular confessional, dear friends. Here is where you can come and admit to me, your humble columnist, that which you would have difficulty conceding anywhere else, to...

Nearly 1 in 5 US kids considered obese despite efforts to curb trend

NEW YORK -— Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. kids are obese, according to the latest national data. The news is disappointing, given that programs across the country have for years...

My medical opinion: Yes, it's time for America to (carefully) reopen

Many commentators paint an ominous future for states loosening COVID-19 restrictions. Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia has come under particular fire from the mainstream media. But it is safe for...

Judge reinstates Rebecca Seawright as assembly candidate in COVID-19 ballot case

A state Supreme Court judge has reinstated Upper East Side Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright to the ballot as the standard bearer of the Democratic Party and Working Families parties – ruling...

No, there's nothing 'tyrannical' about wearing a mask now

One of the things I love about America is her deeply ingrained rebelliousness. When the government tells us to do something, we instinctively question it. Of course, all principles can...

Queen Elizabeth says 'never give up, never despair,' in VE Day 75th anniversary address

"Never give up, never despair," Queen Elizabeth II said in a poignant VE Day address Friday night -- marking the 75th anniversary of the World War II victory in Europe....

Brett Favre disputes details of Mississippi state auditor's report

MILWAUKEE — Brett Favre on Friday disputed a Mississippi state auditor’s report that said the Hall of Fame quarterback received $1.1 million in welfare money for multiple speaking engagements that...

Knicks coaching candidate answers his critics

While admitting he has to “keep adapting as time goes on,” Knicks coaching candidate Tom Thibodeau defended some of the criticisms leveled at him, including overplaying his star players and...

How Chris Hemsworth kills 183 men in one 'Extraction' scene

He does "all of the fighting," says director Sam Hargrave.

ABC special looks at legendary life and career of Garry Marshall

ABC remembers television and movie wizard Garry Marshall in a two-hour special airing Tuesday night.

Chinese Laundry takes extra 30 percent off clearance

Chinese Laundry is taking an extra 30% off all sale styles, with the brand discounting a variety of stylish sandals, boots and sneakers. Plus, you can enjoy free shipping on...

Father, son charged in Ahmaud Arbery shooting have first court date

The white father and son accused of fatally shotgunning an unarmed black jogger in Georgia were ordered held without bail in their first court appearances on Friday. Travis McMichael and...

Why Facebook wanted this woman to provide a driver's license for her dog

Facebook expects this dog to parallel bark.

'Happy Days' star Marion Ross recalls time as TV's favorite mom

"I look forward to Mother's Day, and my whole life is really lovely," she says.

Farmers slaughter dairy cows amid coronavirus-fueled beef shortage

American dairy farmers are sending their cows to the slaughterhouse to become hamburgers amid a coronavirus-fueled meat-industry meltdown, according to a report. The number of milking cows butchered to become...

Ahmaud Arbery shooting was a hate crime, his sister says

The shooting of Ahmaud Arbery was a hate crime, his older sister believes. "It was one black guy and three white guys while my brother was jogging," Jasmine Arbery told...

'Scrap the season': Shaq doesn't see point to NBA return

Shut it down. Trying to restart the NBA season is simply not worth the risk as the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the country, Shaquille O’Neal believes. If it...

Memorial remembering those killed by coronavirus erected near nursing home

A new memorial dedicated to coronavirus victims in Westchester County has been erected just down the street from a nursing home where some of them died. Phyllis Greco tied a...

The left's shameful 'so what' to Tara Reade and other commentary

Conservative: The Left’s Shameful ‘So What’ to Reade Early on, “many on the left” either denied Tara Reade’s sexual-assault allegations against Joe Biden or just “accused Reade of lying.” Yet...

Meet Lexi Underwood, the breakout star of 'Little Fires Everywhere'

"I would study Kerry’s facial expressions, so I was watching her religiously," she says.

Easy spring cleaning hacks to make lockdown less stressful

Tackle those dust bunnies the size of tumbleweeds and despicable bathroom scum.

Dog rescued from illegal meat trade brings 'Britain's Got Talent' judges to tears

The panel of judges, which includes notoriously cantankerous Cowell, were moved to tears by the dog's tale.

What we learned about coronavirus today: Trump says jobs back by 2021; More kids fall ill

President Trump said Friday that jobs lost during the coronavirus crisis will come back by 2021 and urged state leaders to move fast to open up struggling economies. “Those jobs...

Scientists mapped an entire mouse brain, and the results are mesmerizing

You probably don’t think about mice all that often. If you have a few of them running around your house or apartment, that’s another story, but the modern mouse plays...

Tom Brady heads athletes' letter calling for Ahmaud Arbery justice

The Players Coalition and a group of current and former athletes and coaches sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr and FBI Director Christopher Wray calling for an immediate...

Sadly, we only found out about this NFL exec's facial hair on the day he retired

It's the 'stache of the Titans. There have been many distinguished, mustachioed gentlemen in the rich history of the NFL (see: Gardner Minshew II), but Titans President and CEO Steve...

Familiar face to play Boba Fett in 'The Mandalorian'

It’s time for "The Mandalorian" to meet the original "Star Wars" bounty hunter. Boba Fett, the iconic character from "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi," will appear...

Agents seize $1M worth of heroin and fentanyl with 'coronavirus' stamp

Here's another way for coronavirus to get you sick. A group of alleged drug dealers in the Bronx were caught peddling single-dose heroin and fentanyl packets that were stamped with...

NYC health commissioner conspicuously absent from de Blasio briefing

She was not on the conference call Friday as de Blasio praised her colleague, Dr. Mitchel Katz head of NYC Health + Hospitals, for working "miracles" at 11 public hospitals...

Blacks, Hispanics make up most of NYPD social-distancing summonses, arrests

The NYPD has issued nearly 400 summonses to people for violating social-distancing protocols or other emergency measures related to the coronavirus -- with more than 80 percent of the violations...

Drive-in concerts may be future of live music amid COVID-19

The electronic musician Marc Ribellet announced the first-ever drive-in concert tour in the US, and entertainment honchos say it could become the new normal, according to the music news site...

'We have the beast on the run': Cuomo's optimism on coronavirus crisis

“The good news, on the overall, [is] we’re finally ahead of this virus,” Cuomo said during a press briefing at Marist College in Poughkeepsie. “Now I feel for the first...

Online learning could leave kids even more distracted than they already are

Owing to the lockdown, the second half of spring semester was a relatively unsupervised period for the freshmen in my introductory philosophy course. You would think independent, web-based learning would...

'Building the plane while trying to fly': Cuomo aide defends unemployment fiasco

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his top aide, Melissa DeRosa, defended their handling on Friday of the state's unemployment system meltdown, even as they admitted they were aware it struggled during...

NYC homeless outreach workers MIA for cleaning shutdown at Herald Square

City-contracted outreach workers were nowhere to be found early Friday as cops booted two dozen homeless men and women from the 34th Street-Herald Square subway station amid coronavirus cleaning. “It’s...

Trump sends another large shipment of coronavirus PPE to New York

The shipment sent on Friday includes nearly one million pairs of gloves, 200,000 masks, 194,000 gowns and 18,000 protective eye goggles and will be received by New York state health...

California restaurants defying stay-at-home order could lose liquor license, officials warn

California officials are warning restaurants opening for dine-in service in defiance of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s coronavirus stay-at-home order that they may risk losing their liquor license. The warnings from the...

I love NYC more than ever — and no pandemic could ever drive me out

I’d still rather die here than live anywhere else.

Apple to start gradual reopening of US stores next week

Apple will begin opening its American retail stores next week. The reopening of its 271 US locations — which have been shuttered in March due to the coronavirus — will...

Facebook says employees can work at home until year end

Facebook said on Friday it would allow its workers who are able to work remotely to do so until the end of the year as the coronavirus pandemic forces governments...

Shootings in Brooklyn have increased since coronavirus lockdown

“With the social-distancing, you would figure that violence would drop and we would have less violent acts in regards to shootings, though we’re not seeing that in Brooklyn," said NYPD Chief...

Kawasaki disease: What to know about the illness linked to coronavirus

Everything you need to know about the rare but potentially fatal illness.

UK's coronavirus lockdown could help 'wipe out' HIV, clinic claims

Coronavirus lock down could help "wipe out HIV in the UK", leading experts have claimed. Medics at 56 Dean Street in London said that the UK has a "unique opportunity"...

Philip Rivers has post-NFL gig all lined up

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers will take over as head football coach at St. Michael Catholic High School in Alabama pending his retirement from the NFL, the school announced Friday....

'Bridgegate' still a 'stain' on New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy says

The "Bridgegate" scandal remains a "stain" on New Jersey, despite the Supreme Court ruling that reversed the convictions of two former allies of ex-Gov. Chris Christie, according to his successor....

Child Victims Act lawsuit deadline extended due to coronavirus

The CVA, which was passed last year, opened a one-year look back period for victims to bring claims that had already passed outside of the statute of limitations.

New WH press secretary makes plea for Flynn case to be taken 'very seriously'

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany says FBI leaders appeared to "manufacture" a case against former national security adviser Michael Flynn and that it's important to ensure it never happens...

Vijay Singh lands in bizarre golf controversy: 'Complete turd'

The field for the Korn Ferry Challenge at TPC Sawgrass in Florida has yet to be finalized, though an early list of participants surfaced on Twitter and three-time PGA major...

Lori Loughlin, hubby still on the hook in college admissions scandal

A federal judge Friday refused to dismiss the charges against the couple and other wealthy parents accused of cheating to get their kids into their dream colleges.

The Undertaker only Michelle McCool knows: ‘Scary’ Goldberg moment, last match dilemma

Former WWE superstar Michelle McCool, the wife of “The Undertaker” Mark Calaway, talked exclusively with The Post ahead of the debut episode of “Undertaker: The Last Ride.” The five-part docuseries...

White House coronavirus task force spokeswoman contracts COVID-19

The top spokeswoman for Vice President Mike Pence and the White House coronavirus task force tested positive Friday for COVID-19, setting off a scramble to test officials and journalists with...

5-year-old dies of coronavirus-linked Kawasaki disease in NYC

Seventy-three children in New York have been infected with a rare, life-threatening, inflammatory illness potentially linked to the coronavirus — and a 5-year-old boy in New York City with symptoms...

Snow, wind and frigid temperatures will batter most of US this weekend

As if the coronavirus crisis wasn’t enough to bear, Mother Nature has more tricks up her sleeve as a frigid and windy polar vortex heads south from Canada Friday, impacting...

Woman loses mom and mother-in-law to coronavirus 8 days apart

Linda Hinton remembers her mother, Anna Groome, 93, and her mother-in-law, Gloria Hinton, 92, who passed away April 9 and April 17, respectively.

Skull found after New Hampshire river causes erosion at historic cemetery

A winding river in northern New Hampshire is eroding the bluff beneath a historic cemetery there -- and human remains have already been recovered along the bank, according to a...

Ted Cruz gets haircut from Texas salon owner jailed for violating coronavirus lockdown

Sen. Ted Cruz showed his support Friday for a Dallas hair salon owner after she was jailed for opening in violation of the state’s coronavirus rule -- by dropping by...

Walmart woman melts down in racially charged rant

A Walmart customer's livid tirade was caught on camera in Hilo, Hawaii. The angry woman was "going nuts on everyone" in the parking lot, according to the filmer, and refused...

NYC coronavirus progress not enough to reopen: de Blasio

The Big Apple is making “extraordinary” progress in the battle against the coronavirus but still not enough to reopen the city, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday, as he announced...

Robots help college students in Arizona get their graduation day

Juili Kale’s dreams to receive her master’s degree diploma in a ceremony cheered on by her family were dashed by the coronavirus - until robots came to the rescue. Kale,...

Before failed Venezuela coup, ex-Green Beret was on a mission to stop school shootings

“Cops were there, but they didn’t do anything because they weren’t trained to act,” ex-Green Beret White told NBC News. “Special operators are trained to move forward and end a...

Online shopping is helping a lot of Americans cope with coronavirus lockdown

The COVID-19 pandemic has Americans shopping more impulsively, according to new research. In January of 2020, before the pandemic, the average American was found to spend $155.03 monthly on impulse...

The baseball wait has been particularly torturous for one Yankee

If waiting for baseball to return is the hardest part for fans, players, coaches, scouts and front office types during the coronavirus pandemic, it isn’t new to Miguel Andujar. Unfortunately...

Three generations under one roof: How families are thriving in quarantine

As the coronavirus lockdown continues, millions of moms and daughters will be celebrating Mother's Day in a slightly unconventional manner on Sunday May 10. Many will be spending the holiday...

NYC restaurant feeding essential workers during coronavirus crisis

A West Village restaurant has transformed itself into a delivery service for essential workers on the frontlines of COVID-19.

Teacher crafts plastic barrier at her home so she can hug her students

A teacher in Indiana invited her students around for a hug after she constructed a homemade plastic barrier at her front door in an attempt to stay at a social...

Angry WeWork tenants hire lawyers in effort to claw back rent

WeWork's tenants are lawyering up. Attorneys for cash-strapped clients of the office-subleasing startup are demanding that the company stop billing them for office space they can't use because of coronavirus...

Ari Emanuel's Hollywood talent agency WME to cut 300 jobs

The bad news keeps on coming at WME, Ari Emanuel's glitzy Hollywood talent agency. Formerly known as William Morris Endeavor, the agency that represents stars like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson,...

DA blocked cops from making arrests in shooting of unarmed jogger: commish

The local district attorney blocked police from making arrests immediately after the Feb. 23 shooting death of unarmed jogger Ahmaud Arbery, two county commissioners said Friday -- with one accusing...

Creep hid in girl's bedroom, sexually abused her for a month: prosecutors

A Washington state man sexually abused a 12-year-old while hiding out in her bedroom over the course of a month, federal prosecutors said. Zacharias Adrian Cavasos, 21, initially contacted the...

Donald and Melania Trump honor veterans on 75th anniversary of VE Day

President Trump and Melania Trump greeted eight World War II veterans — the youngest of them age 96 — at a ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of the allied victory...

Here's how 'Bridgegate' case could help Lori Loughlin in college admission scandal

The Supreme Court's ruling in the "Bridgegate" case could help Lori Loughlin and husband Mossimo Giannulli fight their admissions-gate college testing scandal case, experts told The Post. Former Manhattan federal...

Zoom reaches deal with New York AG to better protect its users

Zoom has reached a deal with New York regulators to better protect users from "Zoom-bombing" and other security problems.

US Postal Service, stung by ad drought, reports $4.5 billion loss

The US Postal Service said Friday it shed $4.5 billion in the quarter ending in March, more than double its loss over the same period last year, and warned COVID-19...

Raven-Symoné on how 'Celebrity Watch Party' isn't your normal show

Raven-Symone is among the celebrities featured in Fox’s new series “Celebrity Watch Party.”

Venezuela asks US to extradite ex-Green Beret behind coup attempt

Venezuela wants the US to extradite ex-Green Beret Jordan Goudreau and two ex-pat Venezuelans accused of involvement in the failed coup attempt.

Jeff Van Gundy suddenly linked to another NBA coaching job he used to have

Jeff Van Gundy could return to an old job, but maybe it’s not the one he has often been linked to. Rather than the Knicks, Van Gundy could go back...

The origins of Bartolo Colon's Big Sexy nickname revealed

Legendary pitcher Bartolo Colon reveals in his upcoming book that it was a current Met to give him his famous nickname, Big Sexy. Colon, who played for the Mets from...

Walmart and other superstores continue coronavirus-fueled hiring spree

Amid the carnage of the US employment report for April was one bright spot: Superstores led by Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, added more than 90,000 jobs. Overall, roughly 20.5...

Trump says jury is 'still out' on FBI Director Christopher Wray

During an appearance on Fox News' "Fox & Friends," Trump was asked about Wray's role in the ongoing reviews of the FBI's investigation into Russia's alleged meddling in the 2016...

Georgia authorities launch probe of 'everybody involved' in Ahmaud Arbery case

A Georgia Bureau of Investigation official said Friday the agency “would have preferred” to be asked to investigate the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery much sooner -- and is now probing...

Adam Schiff lied about the Trump investigation — and the media let him

Last week, Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell forced Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff’s hand. If the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee didn’t release the transcripts of 53 interviews...

Penn Badgley look-alike takes over TikTok, imitates creepy Joe on 'You'

“Do you think this peach looks like a butt?”

New study says climate change has altered where tropical cyclones occur most frequently

While the global average number of tropical cyclones has not increased in the last four decades, a new study says climate change has been influencing where exactly those deadly storms...

Cat cafe in Thailand reopens after coronavirus shutdown

BANGKOK - As Thailand’s capital cautiously reopens many restaurants shuttered over coronavirus fears, the feline “employees” of the Caturday Cafe are back at work. The few dozen friendly cats typically...

Novak Djokovic hosts 'disturbing' video interview on Instagram

Tennis star Novak Djokovic has come under fire for spreading the idea that people can change the chemical makeup of food and water with their thoughts and emotions. The world...

Another Pence aide tests positive for coronavirus

Another member of Vice President Mike Pence's staff has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to multiple reports.

NYC cop, transit worker and EMT all arrested for domestic violence in 24-hours

An NYPD officer was among three city workers busted overnight in domestic incidents, cops said Friday. Officer Rafal Korycki, 29, was arrested around 6 a.m. Friday and charged with criminal...

Tekashi 6ix9ine returns with new song recorded in home confinement

He's making the most of his house arrest.

African countries ordering herbal 'cure' from Madagascar despite WHO warnings

ANTANANARIVO - Madagascar is putting its self-proclaimed, plant-based “cure” for COVID-19 on sale and several countries in Africa have already put in orders for purchase, despite warnings from the World...

NYC teacher battled coronavirus — but never took a day off

“For any kid, whether they are your neurotypical kid or a student with disabilities, they thrive on structure, they thrive on consistency,” Rabeena Khan, a seventh grade English Language Arts...

How the mission to overthrow Venezuela's prez fell apart

Jordan Goudreau, a 43-year-old former Green Beret who has claimed credit for the raid by a ragtag group of mercenaries, concocted the ill-fated plan from a luxury Miami apartment late...

These businesses are surprisingly cleaning up despite coronavirus

Tony Fitzpatrick, 62, is a world-renowned multimedia artist from Chicago. He has permanent collections at The MET and MoMA and major museums from Chicago to Washington, DC. He’s created album...

Pete Davidson's 'The King of Staten Island' is a tribute to 'heroes'

Director Judd Apatow says Pete Davidson "is a very strong actor and is very willing to be vulnerable in the scenes."

White House briefing with Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany holds a briefing with reporters in Washington D.C.

NYPD to limit entry at two 'problem' parks this weekend

The NYPD will begin limiting entry at two city parks this weekend that were “more crowded than they should have been” as part of new social distancing efforts to halt...

NFL star's affair chaos causes contract confusion

Earl Thomas’ marriage is on the rocks, but his job appears to be safe. After his wife allegedly held a gun to his head last month when she found him...

MTA gets $3.9B in promised bailout funds: feds

President Donald Trump is on board with the MTA's request for another $3.9 billion bailout in the next stimulus bill to shore up its financial losses.

Meet the queens: 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' premiere set

Meet the new set of dishy divas.

McDonald’s drive-through hack? Build a cardboard car

You need a car to go to the McDonald’s drive-through. That’s why Nathalie Moermans and her 16-year-old daughter, Marie, in La Louvière, Belgium, built a “vehicle” out of cardboard boxes...

Mexico is running out of beer amid coronavirus shutdown

When the beer runs out, that’s when things are really bad. As many countries across the world face significant and unique challenges amid the coronavirus pandemic, Mexico is dealing with...

Frontier Airlines becomes 1st US airline to take temperatures of all passengers

Running a fever? Then you won’t be flying with Frontier. On Thursday, the airline announced that all guests, as well as all crew members, would need to undergo a touchless...

JCPenney could file for bankruptcy next week, even as some stores reopen

JCPenney is preparing to file for bankruptcy protection as soon as next week with plans to permanently close about a quarter of its roughly 850 stores, becoming the latest major...

275-year-old Charleston mansion on the market for first time

This rare mansion has survived "275 years of wars, hurricanes, earthquakes and fires from shell bombardment."

Photographer captures rooftop antics of stir-crazy New Yorkers

Life goes on under lockdown — and this peekaboo photographer is proving it.

NJ gov gives hopeful timeline for reopening of Garden State beaches

New Jersey's beaches should be open by Memorial Day weekend, although with some restrictions, according to Gov. Phil Murphy. “I will be shocked if our beaches are not open, but...

Is Mom refusing a Mother's Day gift? Donate to these charities instead

Not all moms want physical gifts this Mother's Day.

Social distancing signs around the world show the new normal

They range from simple spray-painted circles on the ground in a Mogadishu market to bright and breezy floor stickers in a Dubai mall, which blow a kiss and urge: “Hey...

US, China pledge cooperation on trade agreement despite coronavirus spat

Officials from both nations agreed on a Thursday conference call that they were making "good progress" toward setting up the government infrastructure needed to make the phase-one agreement a success,...

Bill Belichick explains Patriots' surprising Jarrett Stidham loyalty

All signs point to Jarrett Stidham succeeding Tom Brady as the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots. The organization has shown their faith in Stidham by not signing a...

Trump says he watched video of jogger's death, calls it 'rough stuff'

Donald Trump described the shooting death of unarmed black jogger Ahmaud Arbery as "very disturbing" and said he trusted Georgia law enforcement would get to the bottom of his alleged...

Armed activists escort Michigan lawmaker to work after protests against stay-at-home order

An African-American state lawmaker was flanked by armed escorts while walking to Michigan's Capitol Wednesday following weeks of protests that saw armed demonstrators clad in tactical gear storm the building...

Obama knew details of Flynn's wiretapped calls: docs

President Barack Obama knew about Michael Flynn’s intercepted phone calls in late 2016 with then-Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak — and brought up the issue during a White House powwow about...

Get lifetime access to 400 online workouts and custom diets for only $40

With all these goodies, you’ll be well equipped to crush your fitness goals without even setting foot into a gym. And right now, lifetime plans are on sale for only...

Singapore plans to test all nursing home residents for coronavirus

SINGAPORE - Singapore plans to test all 16,000 elderly residents of its nursing homes for the coronavirus over the coming weeks, as it edges towards exiting a nationwide lockdown next...

This data analyst training can supercharge your resume

Whether you are kickstarting a career in business or are knee-deep in starting your own company, being able to make data work for you plays a pivotal role in ensuring...

Italy giving 600,000 migrants right to stay after they provided essential work during lockdown

Italy will give 600,000 illegal migrants the right to stay in the country as they have been providing essential work during the coronavirus crisis. Unregistered migrants have been picking crops...

Trump hopes Joe Biden sexual assault allegations are 'false'

WASHINGTON -- President Trump said Friday he hoped the sexual assault allegations against Joe Biden are false, and would reserve judgment about whether his presumptive Democratic opponent sexually assaulted his...

The Mets' improbable Cy Young season before deGrom

R.A. Dickey was a failed first-round pick by the Rangers when he signed a minor league deal with the Mets in 2010. Two years later, the right-hander became just the...

New York Film Festival eyes virtual screenings to survive coronavirus lockdown

Navigating a path is a day-by-day process balancing safety protocols, logistics and buy-in from the film industry.

Here's what Michael Flynn has to say about the DOJ dropping his case

The retired Army lieutenant general pleaded guilty of lying to the FBI in 2017, but the DOJ announced plans to drop the case Thursday “after a considered review of all...

New 'Breaking Bad' Monopoly game will let you play drug lord

Edgy new board game kicks game night up a few notches . . . with meth.

How Falcons star stumbled into bread-baking obsession in quarantine

Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack may not have football, but he is still making that bread — literally. The six-time Pro Bowler has had an eventful quarantine amid the coronavirus...

Beaches in Spain map out social distancing plans ahead of reopening

Tanning may be more complicated in the future. As part of the reopening process amid the coronavirus pandemic, many public places are figuring out ways to bring people back while...

Trump: US would send 'army' for Venezuela coup, not a pair of bumbling mercs

WASHINGTON -- President Trump has denied suggestions the US government was behind a failed coup to overthrow Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and bring him to the US -- saying he...

Doctor to do Hamptons house calls for Botox, face-lifts (and coronavirus tests too)

It’s a test and tuck. A Manhattan cosmetic doctor plans to make house calls to rich Hamptonites offering a combo of coronavirus tests and aesthetic procedures including Botox and fillers...

UFC 249 giving big boost to Vegas after long sports drought

LAS VEGAS — It’s been almost two months since the NBA suspended its regular season and the rest of the sporting world came to a halt. It has been a...

Trump says jobs lost during crisis will be back by 2021

President Donald Trump said Americans are desperate to get back to work after a monthslong lockdown, warning state leaders to move faster.

One Tom Brady streak is already in jeopardy

One Tom Brady streak is already in jeopardy. Barring a seismic shift before Sept. 13, the Buccaneers will be road underdogs in their Week 1 NFC South showdown against the...

Bill Barr defends dropping Michael Flynn case: 'It was not a crime'

Attorney General Bill Barr is defending the Justice Department’s decision to drop charges against Michael Flynn, saying President Trump’s former national security adviser did not commit a crime. In his...

Suspect in shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery had a history with victim

The white Georgia man who, along with his son, are charged with murdering unarmed black jogger Ahmaud Arbery had a past connection to the victim.

One of ESPN's top rising stars bolts for rival network

One of the up-and-coming play-by-players in sportscasting, Adam Amin, is leaving ESPN for Fox Sports, The Post has learned. Sources said Amin and Fox are finalizing a deal that will...

Trump: James Clapper in cahoots with CNN 'den of thieves'

Donald Trump has accused ex-National Director of Intelligence Director James Clapper of lying about collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign and being in cahoots with CNN.

Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber's 'Stuck With U' is a lockdown anthem

Celebs don't mind if quarantine goes on forever in "Stuck with U."

WWE shows you the Undertaker at his most vulnerable

The Undertaker can’t be destroyed. Countless wrestlers have tried. Countless times they’ve come close. He’s been set on fire. He’s been sealed in caskets. He’s been buried alive. The Deadman...

AOC: Claim against Biden isn't 'clear-cut'

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez believes “something happened” between former Joe Biden and Tara Reade some 27 years ago, although the allegations are not “clear-cut,” she said.

Unemployment rate spikes to all-time high after 20.5M jobs lost in April

The nation lost a record 20.5 million jobs in April as the coronavirus pandemic caused the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.

Bob Dylan previews new double album with moody ‘False Prophet’ song

His first album of original songs in eight years, "Rough and Rowdy Ways," drops in June.

Trump says he has not seen video of slain jogger, 'heart goes out' to parents

President Trump reacted to the shooting death of unarmed black jogger Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia by saying his “heart goes out” to the 25-year-old’s parents and loved ones, adding that...

Tesla wants to restart production at California plant on Friday

Tesla reportedly plans to restart its California plant as soon as Friday as the state lifts coronavirus restrictions for manufacturers. The electric-car maker wants to resume production at the Bay...

Debunking the Giants' Chase Young tanking myth

You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York’s biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers to answer them in a series of regularly...

Marines use tactical move to subdue unhinged passenger aboard flight

Three tough-as-nails Marines aboard a flight from Japan to Texas sprang into action and detained a fellow passenger who barricaded himself in the lavatory and began yelling threats, according to...

Video shows arrest of father-son duo in killing of Ahmaud Arbery

Video and photographs show the pair being handcuffed Thursday night by officers from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Kim Jong Un reportedly praises China's coronavirus 'success'

North Korea's Kim Jong Un gave a shout-out to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, congratulating him for his “success” in managing the coronavirus outbreak.

The inside story behind iconic Willis Reed photo

In a half-moment of fate, George Kalinsky was faced with a most difficult predicament. He’d been back to the home-team locker room a couple of times to check in on...

Hot trainer is running the New York City Marathon on hands and feet

Whether or not coronavirus halts the 2020 New York City Marathon, this runner will be crawling across the finish line.   Devon Levesque, an NYC fitness trainer, plans to run...

Willis Reed, Clyde Frazier take you inside Knicks' 1970 title run

It’s been 50 years since Willis Reed, Clyde Frazier and the 1970 Knicks won the NBA title. The iconic team leaders took some time to reminisce with Post columnist Steve...

Pols rap Brooklyn nursing home operator tied to de Blasio land scandal

Four lawmakers are accusing a Brooklyn nursing home operator tied to a real estate scandal that rocked the de Blasio administration of stonewalling constituents who have family members residing in...

Giants' 2020 schedule contains a historical first

The answer is never. That is the last time the Giants were the home team for two “Monday Night Football” games in the same season in the 51-year history of...

NFL's offseason events can't hide grim coronavirus question

We all keep our fingers crossed for any kind of professional sports season, but especially for an NFL season. The release of the NFL schedule on Thursday night allows us...

Four ways NFL schedule leaves room for coronavirus contingencies

The NFL is headstrong about preparing for its traditional 16-game schedule, but it left a few coronavirus-necessitated contingencies for anyone on the lookout. Dates, times and matchups for all 256...

Family of Philadelphia meat worker who died of coronavirus sues factory

The family of a Philadelphia meat worker is suing his employer after he died of the coronavirus. Enock Benjamin, a Haitian immigrant, died of respiratory failure caused by COVID-19 on...

Patrick Ewing responds to Charles Oakley's harsh critique

Taking the high road, Patrick Ewing called Charles Oakley “one of my best teammates.’’ The Georgetown coach was not about to get into a spitting match with the outspoken Oakley,...

Ex-ABA commish Mike Storen, dad of ESPN's Hannah Storm, dies at 84

Mike Storen, a former ABA commissioner and multisport marketing whiz and the father of ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm, died Thursday. He was 84. Storm said her father died at Emory...

NFL makes call on controversial pass interference review rule

Pass interference review has been overturned. The NFL’s experimental rule allowing the league office to use replay and review pass interference in 2019 will not even be brought up for...

NFL 2020 schedule: Tom Brady's move changed everything

Not since the days of creamsicle uniforms have the Tampa Bay Buccaneers been such a must-see. Tom Brady changing teams headlined the craziest offseason of player movement in NFL history...

Study claims Vitamin D levels may impact COVID-19 mortality rates

Researchers have discovered a strong correlation between vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates from the novel coronavirus, a new study reveals. A research team led by Northwestern University analyzed data...

CFL's future 'very much in doubt'

OTTAWA, Ontario — Canadian Football League Commissioner Randy Ambrosie said the most likely scenario is to cancel the season because of the coronavirus pandemic. Ambrosie made the admission Thursday in...

Man dies after being hit by landing jet at Austin, Texas airport

AUSTIN, Texas — A man was struck and killed by a commercial jet landing on a runaway at an Austin, Texas, airport Thursday night, authorities said. The pilot of Southwest...

Meth disqualification prompts 4-time Iditarod champ to rehab

JUNEAU, Alaska — Veteran musher Lance Mackey has had his 21st place finish in this year's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race vacated because of a failed drug test, race officials...

The Rick Pitino nightmare that won't go away

“Villains!” I shrieked. “Dissemble no more! I admit the deed! Tear up the planks! Here, here! It is the beating of his hideous heart!” — Edgar Allan Poe, 1843, “The...

2020 NFL team-by-team schedule

Here’s a look at the 2020 NFL team-by-team schedule (Home games in CAPS): AFC East Buffalo Bills September 13     JETS            1:00 20     at...

Barry Farber, conservative radio host who ran for NYC mayor, dead at 90

Pioneering radio host Barry Farber, who hosted a conservative talk show for decades in New York City and ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 1977, has died. Farber died of natural...

Amtrak will require face masks for all passengers beginning next week

NEWARK, N.J. — Amtrak will require passengers to wear face coverings beginning next week. The national railroad service announced Thursday that the new rules will go into effect on Monday....