May 29, 2020
Dave Portnoy won't be hanging out with Roger Goodell after all
Dave Portnoy won’t be visiting Roger Goodell’s basement after all. Portnoy, the Barstool Sports founder, announced Friday on Twitter that the league rescinded the invitation to visit Goodell’s Bronxville, N.Y....
What Knicks' facility reopening will look like
The Knicks are open for business — kind of. On Friday, the Knicks announced they would reopen their Tarrytown training facility for voluntary individual workouts for players on the same...
Coty stock dives on report Kylie Jenner fabricated taxes
Kylie Jenner is no billionaire — and that’s bad news for Coty, the beauty company that bought a controlling stake in her makeup business last year. Shares of Coty tanked...
Subway HQ receives suspicious powder after recent firings
Subway Restaurants’ Milford, Conn., headquarters received a package with a powdery substance on Thursday that’s being investigated by the local police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, The Post has...
Pier 1 raking in $20M a week in online going-out-of-business sales
Going out of business has helped boost sales at Pier 1 Imports, The Post has learned. The struggling seller of glassware and wicker furniture has been raking in some $20...
White House briefly placed on lockdown due to nearby George Floyd protest
The White House was placed on lockdown by the Secret Service for about an hour on Friday night due to crowds outside the gates protesting the police custody death of...
Michael Flynn transcripts show conversations with Sergey Kislyak were normal
That’s it?! Transcripts of the infamous calls between Michael Flynn and then-Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak reveal what was already known: The conversations between an incoming administration official and a foreign...
Protesters storm CNN building in furious Atlanta protest
ATLANTA — Demonstrators marched, stopped traffic and in some cases lashed out violently at police as protests erupted Friday in dozens of U.S. cities following the killing of George Floyd...
Person who partied at Lake of the Ozarks tested positive for coronavirus
One of the revelers at the wild, caught-on-video pool parties at the Lake of the Ozarks over Memorial Day weekend has tested positive for the coronavirus, it was revealed Friday....
NYPD van torched, hundreds arrested as fiery protesters storm NYC
Anti-cop rage over the police-custody death of George Floyd boiled over in Brooklyn on Friday night -- with an NYPD van being set on fire in Fort Greene Park and...
Yankees continue to pay minor leaguers, non-uniform personnel
While several major league teams have released minor league players and the A’s say they will stop paying their non-40-man roster minor leaguers at the end of the month, the...
Trump's 'shooting' tweet was bad — but Twitter's response was worse
How stupid is the Trump vs. Twitter war going to get? Early Friday, President Trump tweeted: “I can’t stand back & watch this happen to a great American City, Minneapolis....
NYC golf courses in dire financial straits amid coronavirus shutdown
Live in New York City and want to play golf? Get out of the city. It’s your only option. You’ll have to go play elsewhere — Long Island, Westchester, New...
Jon Jones asks Dana White for his UFC release: ‘F--king liar’
Jon Jones asked UFC president Dana White to release him from his contract as their very public battle over the negotiations for the light heavyweight champion’s potential move up to...
NYC's DOE has given up on education during coronavirus lockdown
How many of the city’s 1.1 million K-12 students are actually receiving live instruction amid the lockdown? The city Department of Education can’t say. And don’t even think of asking...
People rent by-the-hour spaces to escape loved ones, homes during lockdown
How much would you pay to get away from your quaranteam for a bit?
Righteous rage over George Floyd's death has taken a turn that helps no one
Now-ex-cop Derek Chauvin has been charged in the killing of George Floyd, as he should be. But rage over the incident has led to even more equally senseless behavior —...
Anti-coronavirus lockdown protests are the Tea Party reborn
It’s 2009 again, or feels like it. That was when spontaneous, grassroots protests against overweening government sprang up and were widely derided in the media as dangerous and wrongheaded. Protesters...
J.Lo-A-Rod making second push to buy Mets with Patriots twist
J-Rod are re-circling the wagons on their dream of becoming the king and queen of Queens. Multiple sources close to the situation tell The Post that Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer...
Ruby Rose joins long line of TV stars' early exits
The show must go on -- with or without its star.
New York's nursing home horrors are even worse than you think
Patricia Castillo remembers when the Newfane Rehab and Health Care Center, where her mother lived, notified her that a patient had just been admitted from a nearby Niagara County hospital...
Six Super Bowls? Bill Belichick-led Jets had unlimited potential
Jan. 4, 2000, is a day that forever will live in infamy for diehard Jets fans. As shocking as Bill Belichick’s sudden resignation as the “HC of the NYJ’’ was...
Twitter ignores far worse than Trump — time to stop singling him out
Donald Trump and Twitter are at it again. Like star-crossed enemies, the president and the platform that helped create him have entered into a new fight over how the social-media...
Real women are recreating sexy Sports Illustrated Swimsuit covers
Oh, we’re still doing beach bods this year?
This 3-day emergency kit can help you get out of a sticky situation
Accidents happen, inclement weather strikes, power sources fail, and — in the case of 2020 — pandemics can strike at moment’s notice. The moral of the story here is that...
Kickstart a freelance career with these online classes
Freelancers are on the rise: it is projected that by 2027, 50.9% of the total U.S. workforce will be working in a freelance capacity. This makes sense considering gig work...
Carol Burnett takes a deep dive into her classic CBS variety show
"The Carol Burnett Show" is making its streaming debut.
Ryan Gosling to play ‘Wolfman’ in reboot of horror classic
A director could be named soon.
Pigs roasted alive in coronavirus mass-extermination, probe uncovers
Iowa’s largest pork producer has killed thousands of pigs with a gruesome mass-extermination method amid a coronavirus-fueled oversupply — slowly roasting and suffocating the animals to death, an investigation revealed...
Iconic New York City sports bar closing down
A New York City sports mecca is no more. Foley’s NY, an iconic Midtown waterhole cherished by sportswriters, fans, and beer lovers alike, will be closing its doors permanently, owner...
People are mistaking stimulus payments for junk or scam mail
"Got my 'stimulus check' in the mail today as a shady looking pre-paid debit card," said one tweeter.
Hospital staffer volunteered on his off-time amid pandemic
Roman Khait is a patient representative at Mount Sinai Brooklyn whose main job is to advocate for patients, communicate with their families and make sure all of their needs are...
Virgin Islands AG reaches deal for Epstein victims compensation fund
George previously raised questions about the victim fund — which would pay money to Epstein accusers who choose to settle rather than continue litigation — claiming there weren't enough protections...
Why Twitter flagged Trump and other commentary
Election watch: Why Twitter Flagged Trump In slamming Twitter for fact-checking President Trump, many have ignored the key questions, Liz Peek argues at The Hill: “Why this issue? Why now?”...
Minneapolis mayor issues curfew amid destructive uprisings
The mayor of Minneapolis imposed a citywide 8 p.m. curfew starting Friday night following three nights of destructive protests in the city over the death of George Floyd. The curfew...
Coronavirus began spreading in US as early as late January, CDC says
Coronavirus began slowly spreading in the US as early as late January or early February -- and went undetected for a month, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...
Britney Spears crashes Lady Gaga's album release day with 'new' song
Remember Britney, folks?
I was 'rehomed' and it was the best thing that ever happened to me
Ana Shurmer was adopted when she was 7 by a wealthy family. Five years later, she was "rehomed."
Amy Klobuchar on claims she didn't charge Derek Chauvin in 2006 shooting: 'It's a lie'
“This idea that I somehow declined a case…against this officer is absolutely false. It is a lie,” said Klobuchar, who served as Hennepin County attorney from 1998 to 2006.
Worldwide soccer scandal satirized in Amazon's 'El Presidente'
The new Amazon series "El Presidente" lays bare the 2015 FIFA soccer scandal that exposed the international organization's wide-ranging corruption.
Trump speaks to George Floyd's family, calls on DOJ to expedite probe
President Trump on Friday said he spoke with members of George Floyd's family -- and called on the Justice Department to expedite its investigation into his death. "Our nation's deepest...
What cost Jets shot at their own Bill Belichick dynasty
In a weeklong series, The Post is looking at alternate realities in New York sports. We are examining “what if” scenarios for our teams, reversals of fortune that would have...
There is a new highest-paid athlete
Roger Federer is back on top. Despite inching closer and closer to retirement, the 38-year-old, 20-time Grand Slam champion — currently ranked fourth in the ATP — topped Forbes magazine's...
Ilhan Omar once had a 'Britney Spears-style meltdown'
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar addresses feverish speculation over her messy personal life in a new autobiography where she describes a "Britney Spears-style meltdown" after leaving her first husband, which included...
Friendly fire tragedy kills deputy on morning of his kid's graduation
A sheriff's deputy accidently shot and killed a constable's office deputy early Friday as the two investigated a report of suspicious activity at a vacant house a half-hour southeast of...
Dow panics, then softens as China tensions ease
US stocks took a deep sigh of relief Friday after President Trump’s tough talk toward China did not include the announcement of any new tariffs. The Dow Jones industrial average...
NYPD cops face disciplinary charges over 'George Floyd-style' incident
An NYPD cop will face misconduct charges for putting his knee on a suspect's neck -- the same move that led to the controversial police death of George Floyd in...
Transcripts of Flynn's calls with Russian ambassador released
The content of four phone calls and one voicemail between Flynn and Kislyak were released, documenting conversations during the Trump presidential transition, including about sanctions.
States might turn to legalized gambling with budgets rocked by coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic could lead to a quicker expansion of sports betting and internet gambling in the US as states deal with huge budget deficits and look for new tax...
Owner of Minneapolis eatery damaged in George Floyd protests: 'Let my building burn'
The owner of a local Minneapolis restaurant that caught fire during protests over the death of George Floyd doesn’t care about the damage so long as justice is served, his...
Protesters flood Foley Square to rally against death of George Floyd
Hundreds of protesters flooded Manhattan’s Foley Square on Friday afternoon as the outrage over the police-custody death of George Floyd in Minnesota extended to the Big Apple for a second...
Daniel Jones' rookie season made a big impression on Chris Simms
Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms is apparently a big fan of Giants quarterback Daniel Jones. The bottom 10 pass-throwers on Simms’ annual Top-40 quarterback rankings does not include Jones —...
George Floyd's uncle denounces Minneapolis riots as response to killing
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -— The uncle of a black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis said he will be attending a peaceful demonstration in Rapid City this weekend,...
Ex-con racks up 19 arrests during crime spree thanks to loose bail laws
A 55-year-old felon has used loose bail laws to terrorize Big Apple residents with a three borough crime-spree in which he was arrested 19 times and repeatedly released, The Post...
Man 'stoned to death' on grounds of historic UK castle
A man was “stoned to death” as he walked on the grounds of a historic castle in the UK this week, according to new reports. Local authorities were looking into...
SpaceX prototype vehicle explodes during engine test
A SpaceX launch vehicle prototype burst into flames during a test at a Texas launchpad Friday afternoon -- a day before the company hopes to send two NASA astronauts into...
Ex-party girl Cat Marnell plots return to NYC amid coronavirus
When the coronavirus hit, Cat Marnell was in Cairo.
George Floyd's family will get its own autopsy — from a celeb medical examiner
Former New York City chief medical examiner Michael Baden will conduct an independent autopsy on George Floyd following his death after being pinned by a Minneapolis police officer. Dr. Michael...
'When the looting starts, the shooting starts': Behind the infamous phrase used by Trump
It was used by Miami Police Chief Walter Headley in 1967 and again the following year by segregationist presidential candidate George Wallace, NPR reported Friday.
Cop kept knee on 'non-responsive' George Floyd's neck for almost 3 minutes
A Minneapolis cop kept his knee on George Floyd's neck for nearly three minutes while the handcuffed man was "non-responsive" -- and the "inherently dangerous" move likely helped kill him,...
Rocker Bob Kulick, who wrote 'Sweet Victory' for 'SpongeBob,' dead at 70
Kulick was an accomplished session guitarist and producer who played with Lou Reed, Meat Loaf and Diana Ross.
Knicks season looks dead: 'Long shot'
NBA commissioner Adam Silver wants the season’s reopening to begin July 31, but it looks like the Knicks won’t be part of the Disney World kickoff party. The Knicks finally...
Trump says US will no longer treat Hong Kong as autonomous region
WASHINGTON -- President Trump on Friday announced sweeping changes to the US relationship with Hong Kong, declaring the region would no longer be viewed as autonomous from China or given...
Fed will soon begin 'challenging' Main Street lending, says Powell
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged Friday that the Fed faces a major challenge with the launch in the coming days of a program that will lend to companies other...
Cuomo must respond to Long Island strip club seeking to open amid coronavirus, judge says
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration has to respond by early June to a federal lawsuit by a Long Island strip club that has sought to reopen amid the coronavirus outbreak, a...
Coronavirus hot spot Los Angeles can reopen restaurants, salons, Gov. Newsom says
Los Angeles can reopen its restaurants, barbershops and hair salons for sit-down service, California officials said Friday -- even though the county is still the epicenter of the state's coronavirus...
MTA 'confounded' by CDC push for people to avoid mass transit
MTA Chairman Pat Foye on Friday blasted a new CDC guidance that businesses encourage employees to avoid mass transit. "The CDC's latest guidance marks yet another confounding recommendation from the...
FDA asks drugmakers to recall several diabetes drugs over contaminants
US health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated levels of a contaminant linked to cancer. The...
Trump cuts off WHO over China coronavirus 'coverup'
WASHINGTON -- President Trump on Friday announced he is suspending the United States' relationship with the World Health Organization -- accusing the global body of covering up the coronavirus crisis...
Car won’t stop: Dramatic rescue of 20-year-old woman in SUV deathtrap
Watch the heart-stopping rescue of an Ohio woman who reported her car wouldn’t slow down on a busy highway. A 911 dispatcher worked in tandem with Ohio State Highway Patrol...
Trump says Twitter misunderstood his tweet about looters and shooting
President Trump says Twitter employees misunderstood his intent when deciding to censor a Friday morning tweet that said looting may lead to shooting in Minnesota. Trump tweeted Friday afternoon that...
The NBA has its target return date
The NBA is next in line for a comeback. Days after the NHL announced its plan for a 24-team playoff tournament, NBA commissioner Adam Silver informed the board of governors...
Patriots, Redskins among options for the quarterback free agency forgot
Amid an odd NFL offseason where Tom Brady joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Roger Goodell announced draft picks slumped over in a chair in his basement, one storyline remains...
'Enough is enough': Cuomo says he stands with protesters after George Floyd's death
“Enough is enough,” Cuomo said during his daily coronavirus press briefing in New Rochelle, explaining that the Monday death of Floyd -- which has sparked national outrage -- “is not...
Tenants plan suit against NYCHA officials for coronavirus response
Distraught public housing residents plan to sue the New York City Housing Authority after 1241 tenants died of COVID-19 and thousands more were sickened because the buildings were not properly...
Family of LI public defender found strangled at tropical resort files wrongful death suit
The family of the Long Island public defender found strangled to death at Club Med on Turks and Caicos two years ago has filed a $10 million wrongful death lawsuit,...
Hoops star stranded half a world away as 'worst fear realized'
Kerron Johnson is trapped half a world away, fearful he will miss the birth of his first born. The former Belmont basketball star — and brother of Lions running back...
And so it begins: Monkeys steal coronavirus samples in first bid to get rid of us
A mob of monkeys stormed a lab worker in India and snatched several coronavirus-positive blood samples — causing outbreak-fearing neighbors to go ape, according to a report Friday. In the...
Tennis fans freak out over Nadal retirement
Tennis fans couldn’t believe what they were seeing on social media when the words “Nadal” and “retirement” began trending on social media Friday morning. The name synonymous with the Spanish...
Former teammate's Roy Halladay regret: 'We both had issues'
With ESPN’s latest documentary series “Imperfect: The Roy Halladay Story” set to air Friday, one of Halladay’s longtime teammates and friends, Chris Carpenter, revealed just how complicated his friendship with...
Trump’s fossil fuel agenda gets pushback from federal judges
BILLINGS, Mont. — Federal courts have delivered a string of rebukes to the Trump administration over what they found were failures to protect the environment and address climate change as...
Building a better boot camp: How to make Marines during the pandemic — and beyond
Picture Marine Corps boot camp. You probably see a huge drill instructor screaming directly into the face of a determined young recruit. Well, all that’s on hold for now. Roughly...
Applicants find chaotic hiring process at NYC coronavirus tracing program
The Big Apple's giant new program to trace and contain coronavirus infections has been marred by a chaotic hiring process, leaving applicants who thought they were hired twisting in the...
Investor group allowed to buy Grindr from Chinese firm for $620M
Chinese gaming company Beijing Kunlun Tech said on Friday that a US national security panel approved the $620 million sale of popular gay dating app Grindr to an investor group...
Costco to bring back free samples – but it's not going to be like it was
Don’t expect it to be the same free-food free-for-all you were used to, Costco shoppers. After temporarily discontinuing the practice in early March, Costco is planning to once again offer...
NYPD cop caught on camera purposely coughing on Bronx man
A plain-clothes NYPD cop purposely coughed on a man in The Bronx amid the coronavirus pandemic, a shocking new video shows.
The top summer plans families canceled due to coronavirus
Children are going to be completely bored by July 2 — as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research. Three in four parents agreed that keeping their...
Wife of cop accused in George Floyd killing once wrote bad check
The beauty queen wife of the Minneapolis cop who is accused of killing George Floyd during an arrest for allegedly using a fake $20 bill was once criminally charged for...
Welcome to summer! Here are some terrifying insects that could ruin your travel plans
Families and friends around the country can't wait to get back outside now that lockdown restrictions are finally being eased. But invasions of dangerous insects could turn out to be...
Learn how to golf at home and where to up your game around NYC
The world is seemingly still roped off but golf is back swinging.
Netflix buys Hollywood's famed Egyptian Theatre
Netflix has finalized a deal to buy Hollywood's historic Egyptian Theatre for an undisclosed price, capping a transaction that was in the works for over a year. The deal marks...
China reveals plan for ‘Heavenly Palace’ space station to rival ISS
China has outlined plans to build an orbiting science lab by 2023. The "Heavenly Palace" station will house six people and serve as a test bed for experiments on astronomy,...
Stocks tumble as Wall Street awaits Trump's China salvo
US stocks tumbled Friday as Wall Street anxiously waited for President Trump to announce his next economic salvo against China. The Dow Jones industrial average slid as much as 368.97...
American Airlines allegedly stopped flight attendant from wearing face shield
The woman recently returned to the skies after being grounded for a month due to coronavirus-related cancellations, but found out that someone who tested positive for the illness was aboard...
The murder hornets are coming to liven up your already grim 2020
Murder hornets have resurfaced in Washington state and appear to have reached British Columbia in Canada, officials said.
John Harbaugh's plan to make Lamar Jackson even more unstoppable
On the heels of an unanimous MVP season, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh says that quarterback Lamar Jackson is going to make opposing teams' secondaries "pay" this year. "Those corners...
Ancient mass extinction event linked to damaged ozone layer
When the miles-wide asteroid that arrived at Earth some 66 million years ago came crashing down, it wiped out an estimated 75% of all species on the planet. It was...
Cush Jumbo exits 'The Good Fight' ahead of Season 5
She originated the role of attorney Luca Quinn on CBS' "The Good Wife."
'If you can talk, you can breathe': Mayor ripped over George Floyd killing remarks
Hal Marx, mayor of Petal, weighed in on viral video footage that shows Floyd, who was black, saying “I can’t breath” while a white Minneapolis police officer pins him to...
South Korea schools forced to close again after second wave of coronavirus
Hundreds of schools in South Korea were forced to close just days after reopening due to an unexpected spike in coronavirus cases, according to a report Friday. The country reported...
'This shouldn't be normal': Obama comments on George Floyd killing
Former President Barack Obama responded Friday to the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, writing in a statement that disparate treatment "for millions of Americans . ....
1Oak founder's #ZoomFest invites everyone behind the velvet rope — finally
He created a more inclusive party, not just one for boldface names.
De Blasio backs George Floyd protests despite coronavirus gathering ban
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday welcomed peaceful mass protests in the Big Apple over the police-involved death of George Floyd -- even as he has staunchly barred other demonstrations,...
Elon Musk earns performance-based Tesla payout worth $775M
Elon Musk is officially in the money. The Tesla CEO on Thursday became eligible to cash in on a controversial payday which could see him pocket more than $700 million....
Amy Klobuchar won't back down from VP bid over prosecutor record criticism
WASHINGTON -- Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Friday refused to withdraw her bid to become Joe Biden's vice president after it emerged that she once failed to get charges brought...
NYC's reopening finally has a date
New York City will finally begin reopening from its months-long coronavirus lockdown on June 8, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday.
Ex-cop who pinned down George Floyd faces murder charge
The cop who was caught on camera using his knee to pin George Floyd's neck to the ground is being charged with unintentional murder and manslaughter -- but may face...
Facial reconstruction provides glimpse of priest who died 900 years ago
Experts in the U.K. have reconstructed the face of a priest who died 900 years ago. The priest’s skeleton was discovered at Lincoln Cathedral in England earlier this year. Analysis...
Inside a coronavirus hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight
NEW DELHI - It was barely noon on Thursday when the metal doors of the mortuary at a hospital in south New Delhi swung open and staff in white coveralls...
Uber rolls out ride-by-hour option in some US cities
Uber on Friday said it would offer rides by the hour in some US cities, a feature aimed at helping Americans with essential trips during the coronavirus pandemic. The option,...
NYPD removed 'troublemakers' from George Floyd protests in Manhattan
Cops arrested 72 people during heated demonstrations in Manhattan over the police-involved death of George Floyd in Minnesota, an NYPD official said.
Judge says he can't force Health Department to give nurses protective gear
A New York judge has ruled in a nurses union lawsuit that he can’t force the state Department of Health to provide personal protective equipment to nurses or make the...
Consumer spending plunges as Americans hoard cash amid coronavirus
US consumer spending took a record nosedive last month as Americans hoarded cash during the coronavirus pandemic, new data show. Personal consumption spending tumbled 13.6 percent in April, marking the...
Trump appeals to Africa with coronavirus aid as China increases efforts
President Trump is trying to help African nations battle the coronavirus in an apparent effort to boost the US's influence there to combat China's, according to a new report. The...
China targets citizen journalists reporting on coronavirus outbreak
The Chinese Communist Party has cracked down on and arrested citizen journalists reporting on the coronavirus pandemic in Wuhan and how the government handled the outbreak, according to a report....
Michael Jordan's secret 48-hour flirtation with Bulls foe
If you're one of the many people who scrubbed the memory of Michael Jordan as a Wizard from your mind, try imagining him wearing a Warriors jersey. Following Jordan's first...
Hospital officials probing whether ventilators actually killed coronavirus patients
New York’s largest hospital system is conducting a sweeping analysis of its use of ventilators while treating coronavirus patients during the peak of the pandemic. The study comes as experts...
South Africa has virus testing backlog of nearly 100,000
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa says it has a backlog of nearly 100,000 unprocessed tests for the coronavirus, a striking example of the painful shortage of testing kits and reagents across...
ESPN analyst's Damian Lillard dig backfires: 'Watch yo mouth'
Dan Orlovsky looked better running out of the back of the end zone. The former longtime backup quarterback, who called Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard "a spoiled and entitled...
Cops involved in George Floyd death invoke Fifth Amendment right
Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng, all four former Minneapolis cops involved in the death of George Floyd have invoked their Fifth Amendment right.
Gov. Cuomo gives update on NY's coronavirus response
Gov. Cuomo holds a press briefing to give an update on New York's coronavirus response from Iona College in New Rochelle, New York.
Little boy gets stuck inside tree on first post-lockdown park trip
"Look, Mummy, I’m stuck like a bug in a rug," he told his mother before she enlisted a stranger to rescue him.
SoftBank Vision Fund head Rajeev Misra's pay doubled in 2019 amid company losses
SoftBank Vision Fund’s head, Rajeev Misra, saw his total pay for the past business year more than double to 1.6 billion yen ($14.8 million), even as the fund’s underperformance pushed...
Officers line up to protect home of 'killer cop'
Droves of police officers blocked more than 100 protesters from the Minnesota home of the now-former Minneapolis cop who pressed his knee into the neck of George Floyd before he...
Gay weddings have boosted US economy by $3.8 billion since landmark ruling
MEXICO CITY - Gay and lesbian weddings have boosted state and local economies by an estimated $3.8 billion since same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide in the United States in 2015,...
Bill de Blasio dodges Eric Garner questions, calls George Floyd video 'horrifying'
“I watched that video and my heart just broke,” said de Blasio in response, in reference to viral video footage that shows a white Minneapolis police officer with his knee...
Minnesota governor calls for 'swift' justice in George Floyd killing
"It is my expectation that justice for the officers involved in this will be swift," Gov. Tim Walz said.
Trump is clearly not backing down in war with Twitter
The increasingly strident stance by Trump follows his Thursday executive order requesting regulations that say platforms lose immunity when they are "engaged in editorial conduct" and "censor content and silence...
Minneapolis rocked by protests over George Floyd's death
Protests over the death of George Floyd in police custody broke out in Minneapolis this week, with protesters overrunning a police precinct and over 500 National Guard soldiers being activated...
NFL closes a loophole that blew up in Bill Belichick's face
NFL owners closed the door on a Bill Belichick loophole during Thursday’s meeting, voting to prevent teams from running chunks of time off the clock by intentionally committing dead ball...
Myka Stauffer: Who is the YouTuber who 'rehomed' her adopted son Huxley?
She was grounded at 16 for losing her virginity.
Mammoth skeletons dug up at Mexico City airport construction site
ZUMPANGO, Mexico - Alongside construction crews racing to build the Mexican capital’s new airport, skulls and curving tusks of massive mammoths peek through the dirt as archaeologists dig up more...
Cuomo outrages officials with reopening delay
Frustrated upstate officials and businesses are demanding that Gov. Andrew Cuomo allow them to immediately begin Phase 2 of their economic reopening following the two-month shutdown triggered by the coronavirus...
George Floyd once worked with cop accused of killing him
George Floyd and Derek Chauvin — the now-fired Minneapolis cop caught on viral footage pinning his knee on Floyd's neck — once worked overlapping security shifts at a club in...
New Yorkers remember and reopen: The Post’s week in photos
Beginning with Memorial Day warm weather and summer's arrival – pandemic lockdown measures begin to loosen in the city.
'Lucifer' star Tom Ellis finally signs deal for Season 6 return
The development all but assures that "Lucifer" will be renewed on Netflix.
Most Americans worry they will never be financially stable
Seven in 10 Americans worry they will never be financially independent, according to new research. And this might be the result of a lack of financial knowledge — the survey...
De Blasio says New Yorkers 'have to improvise' their way around town
New Yorkers will "have to improvise" how they get around town during the next phase of the coronavirus crisis, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Friday.
Dormant ‘zombie fires’ are burning in the Arctic again
Fierce fires that have lain dormant for months are igniting once again across the Arctic region. The so-called "zombie fires," which are remnants of record blazes seen last year, may...
Bill would add 15 to 35 years in prison for COVID-19 scam artists
The legislation, introduced late Thursday, would temporarily boost federal criminal penalties by 15 years for pandemic-related fraud and by 35 years for COVID-19-linked counterfeit goods.
Baseball needs an adult to step up and stop this madness: Sherman
Dear Adults: You are in the room, right? This isn’t all just going to be “take my ball and go home” day, is it? Name calling? Intractability? There is going...
Fox spotted on camera watching intense badger fight
Apparently, humans aren't the only mammals that like to watch a good fight now and then. A fox was spotted on camera watching two badgers go at it near Bristol,...
Doctors sue to block FDA abortion pill rule during pandemic
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Requiring patients to visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to get an abortion pill is needlessly risking their health during the COVID-19 pandemic, a group...
Kim Jong Un launches bizarre attack on teen sex
Kim Jong Un has gone nuclear in a new crusade against sex — lashing out at “immorality” and “impure acts” among teens in the Hermit Kingdom, according to a report....
Custom face mask is a creepy way to greet the world
Say cheese? A digital photography shop in Ettumanoor, India, is making custom protective masks of patrons' own faces. Studio owner Binesh G. Paul, 38, claims the unique prints — which...
Twitter flags White House tweet identical to Trump's George Floyd post
The platform placed a "public interest notice" on the White House's word-for-word copy of Trump's tweet suggesting people looting in Minneapolis would be shot.
The overshadowed heroes of 'the greatest victory' in Giants history
Tom Brady chuckled at the preposterous prediction, but Plaxico Burress got the last laugh. After scoring a then-NFL-record 589 points with an average margin of victory exceeding three touchdowns during...
Driver runs over man at George Floyd demonstration in Denver
A driver in Denver appeared to intentionally hit a man protesting the death of George Floyd during a demonstration, disturbing video shows.
Over 500 National Guard soldiers activated amid George Floyd protests
More than 500 Minnesota National Guard soldiers have been activated to help contain violent protests in the Twin Cities over George Floyd’s death.
Former Chargers star brutally shades team: 'Didn't have fans anyway'
No fans, no problem. With the coronavirus pandemic threatening live sports attendance, new Broncos running back Melvin Gordon says that he's prepared to deal with that fallout having played for...
Bald eagle nest spotted in Cape Cod for first time in 115 years
Bald eagle numbers in Massachusetts have soared so far in 2020, according to state wildlife officials. They described the ascension as “a dramatic uptick,” with more than 70 active nests...
Coronavirus is saving Astros from MLB hate: Yankees reliever
Before the coronavirus pandemic shut down Major League Baseball, the Astros were still the sport's collective enemy for their 2017 sign-stealing scandal. Yankees reliever Adam Ottavino is convinced the current...
NYPD mulls criminal charges for Central Park 'Karen'
The NYPD is working with the Manhattan DA’s Office to determine whether any charges could be brought against the white woman who called cops on a black man in Central...
NFL veteran QB's return has big effect on point spreads
LAS VEGAS — If nothing changes between now and September, the Pittsburgh Steelers plan to get a big boost from a new and improved Ben Roethlisberger. All reports are positive...
Taiwan decriminalizes adultery in landmark ruling
TAIPEI - Taiwan’s constitutional court on Friday decriminalized adultery in a landmark judgment aimed at upholding personal rights and privacy, scrapping a law that activists said discriminated against women. The...
Heart-pounding video shows moment cops fled torched precinct
Harrowing footage shows the moment cops abandoned the Minneapolis police precinct that was torched by those protesting the death of George Floyd.
Study finds black patients have double the odds for coronavirus hospital admission
A new study found that the odds of coronavirus hospital admission were nearly doubled if a patient is black. The study, published on May 27 in the New England Journal...
Tyson Foods to close Iowa pork plant amid coronavirus outbreak
Tyson Foods plans to temporarily close an Iowa pork plant where nearly a quarter of the workers have caught the novel coronavirus.
‘The Flying Nun’ star Marge Redmond dies at age 95
She also was known as the spokeswoman in Cool Whip commercials.
'I f--king cant:' Ugly MMA feud explodes over TikTok 'strip tease' video
A war of words has erupted after an MMA fighter’s TikTok contribution was deemed a little too racy by a UFC star. Macy Chiasson came out swinging after Valerie Loureda...
Amy Klobuchar once failed to prosecute Derek Chauvin, cop in Floyd death
Former Democratic presidential candidate and potential vice presidential pick Amy Klobuchar failed to get charges brought against the police officer involved in George Floyd’s death while serving as a county...
Denzel Washington seen helping homeless man in LA, video shows
Denzel Washington played the role of a “good Samaritan” in a video as he helped a homeless black man in Los Angeles during an encounter with police.
Tim Tebow is the face of minor leaguer's Mets anger: 'Snakes'
Andrew Church was among the minor leaguers the Mets released on Thursday. Not long after receiving the news, the 25-year-old right-handed starter tore into his now former organization. The 2013...
Grimes plans to legally sell her soul — to the tune of $10 million
She's selling a legal document that entitles the purchaser to a percentage of her soul.
Giants are part of the Jadeveon Clowney obsession disconnect
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...
New York coronavirus tracing program falls behind on hiring goals
The joint initiative between Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office and Bloomberg Philanthropies has successfully trained and hired just 2,164 tracers.
'Chromatica' review: Lady Gaga's dance party is a pumping lockdown release
Lady Gaga is here to set you free.
How George Floyd protests could spark a coronavirus surge
Health officials warn that the mass protests roiling Minneapolis in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death could have the unintended consequence of a spike in coronavirus cases in Minnesota, according...
Novartis will start making coronavirus vaccine this month
Swiss drugmaker Novartis will start producing a genetic coronavirus vaccine this month under a deal with Massachusetts researchers. AveXis, Novartis' gene-therapy arm, agreed to manufacture the vaccine being developed by...
Former 'Boy Meets World' actress and current porn star is loving lockdown
She's turning what's been a lackluster lockdown for most into a boob-filled blowout.
New video shows clearer picture of Floyd's fatal encounter with cops
The footage, which has been circulating on social media, was shot from the opposite side of the street from where Officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck.
Anthony James, 'Unforgiven' and 'In the Heat of the Night' actor, dies at 77
In his last film, Clint Eastwood’s 1992 western “Unforgiven,” he played brothel owner Skinny Dubois
CNN crew arrested on live TV while reporting on Minneapolis protests
Correspondent Omar Jimenez, and the crew with him, were handcuffed and detained by Minnesota State Police just after 5 a.m. local time.
Minneapolis mayor hits back at Trump for calling him 'very weak'
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey lashed back early Friday at President Trump, who accused him of being a “very weak” leader amid the protests roiling the city over George Floyd’s death.
Minn. police release call that led to fatal Floyd incident
Minneapolis police have released the transcript of the 911 call that began with a report of someone, later determined to be George Floyd, using a counterfeit bill to buy cigarettes.
Dalai Lama blames George Floyd's death on racism
The 84-year-old spiritual leader’s talk was part of a two-day empowerment teaching on Avalokiteshvara, a practice focused on compassion.
Cat with coronavirus makes an a-mew-zing recovery
Can cats get coronavirus? This 9-year-old kitty in France did. Pepille the cat has since made a full recovery after testing positive for COVID-19 at a vet school outside Paris...
Twitter escalates war with Trump after flagging 'shooting' tweet
Twitter on Friday escalated its war on President Trump by placing a "public interest notice" on one of his tweets. The social media giant said a tweet by Trump that...
Carmelo picks his GOAT and delivers 'Last Dance' review
Carmelo Anthony wasn't comfortable with the question, but he acknowledges there is just one basketball GOAT — Michael Jordan. The former New York Knick — who talked with CBS Sports...
Woman's wild rainbow house rankles neighbors for decades
Life in this bright California abode isn't all sunshine and rainbows.
There's only one way Joe Flacco reaches his Jets potential
Here’s how the Jets’ signing of Joe Flacco to be Sam Darnold’s backup is going to work best: If Flacco makes it work. On paper, the acquisition looks like the...
Seven people shot in Louisville during protests over death of Breonna Taylor
Seven people were shot in Louisville, Kentucky, on Thursday night as protests broke out over the shooting death of Breonna Taylor, reports said. Hundreds of protesters stormed through the street...
Examining the biggest what-ifs in Devils' and Islanders' history
In a weeklong series, The Post is looking at alternate realities in New York sports. Today’s edition looked at what would have happened had the Rangers acquired a 19-year-old Eric...
Trump slams Minneapolis mayor over violent George Floyd protests
President Trump early Friday threatened to "get the job done right" to control the violent Minneapolis protests if the city’s mayor doesn’t “get his act together.” “I can’t stand back...
US charges dozens of North Koreans in $2.5B sanctions-busting scheme
The Justice Department has accused a network of North Korean and Chinese citizens of secretly advancing North Korea’s nuclear weapons program by channeling at least $2.5 billion in illicit payments...
Reasoning behind Scott Boras' rallying cry to MLB players
With Major League Baseball veering toward a Titanic-like disaster, Scott Boras, trying to rally the playing universe, invoked a Leonardo DiCaprio line from the epic film about the ill-fated cruise...
Hawaii governor to extend traveler quarantine past June
HONOLULU — Hawaii Gov. David Ige on Thursday said he would extend the state’s 14-day quarantine requirement for travelers arriving in the state beyond June 30. The state mandated the...
Failed Eric Lindros trade is the Rangers 'greedy' dynasty long shot
In a weeklong series, The Post is looking at alternate realities in New York sports. We are examining “what if” scenarios for our teams, reversals of fortune that would have...
Top NASCAR driver snaps losing skid, snags 1st Cup win of season
CONCORD, N.C. — Chase Elliott's streak of bitter defeats in NASCAR's frantic first push of rescheduled races finally ended with his first Cup victory of the season. Elliott won Thursday...
Woman stored dead grandma in freezer to collect her social security checks
A Pennsylvania woman allegedly stored her grandmother’s body in a freezer for several years in order to collect the dead senior’s social security checks, a report said. Cynthia Black, 61,...