June 11, 2020
‘We want camp:’ Jewish kids take to streets, demand reopening of sleepaway camps
Young Jewish children took over the streets of South Williamsburg on Thursday night, calling on the state to allow sleepaway camps to operate this summer. Footage of the protest, with...
Selena fans angry after man puts MAGA hat on slain singer's statue
Selena fans became enraged after a photograph of a man putting a MAGA hat on the statue of the beloved singer in Texas went viral over the past week. The...
Inside PGA Tour's moment of silence for George Floyd
FORT WORTH, Texas — The moment did not last long, but it was powerful and poignant. The players with the 8:40 a.m. tee time in Thursday’s opening round of the...
Statue of Boy Scouts founder will be 'temporarily' removed
A statue of worldwide Boy Scouts founder Lord Robert Baden-Powell will be “temporarily” removed in southern England amid topplings of controversial monuments, officials said. Amid the surging worldwide anti-racism movement,...
Man nearly drowns in Hudson River after chasing frisbee into water
A 20-year-old man is clinging to life after nearly drowning in the Hudson River Thursday evening, police said. The man had jumped into the water near a pier at West...
Seattle Mayor defends ‘autonomous zone’ as 'patriotic'
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan on Thursday defended the protesters who have declared an "autonomous zone" on the city's streets as "patriotic." In her remarks to the press, Durkan also said...
WFAN has become nearly unlistenable
Old gag: They call radio a medium because when it’s well done, it’s rare. WFAN is much like ESPN in that all these years later — since 1979 in ESPN’s...
Jeff Wilpon says many 'suitors' interested in buying Mets
Mets COO Jeff Wilpon said Thursday there are four or five parties interested in buying the team. “The team will have some kind of transaction, I can’t tell you exactly...
The Yankees comeback that stands the test of time
This week The Post takes a fresh look at the “best of” New York sports history — areas that are just as worthy of debate, but that haven’t been argued...
Grubhub acquisition sets up delivery duel with Uber
The cut-throat food-delivery business is turning into a gladiator fight. Wall Street cheered the acquisition of Grubhub by Dutch-based delivery giant Just Eat Takeaway.com on Thursday, sending Grubhub’s shares up...
Homeless man faces federal charges for torching unmarked cop car in Brooklyn
A homeless man in Brooklyn faces 20 years in prison for allegedly setting fire to an unmarked police car last week. Federal prosecutors believe Michael Rodriguez, 32, was caught on...
French celebrity chef unveils elaborate anti-COVID restaurant ventilation system
PARIS — French celebrity chef Alain Ducasse on Thursday unveiled a novel air ventilation system in one of his smallest Parisian restaurants to try to overcome the distancing restrictions related...
John Bolton's book won't be delayed again, despite White House claims
It looks like showdown time between President Trump and his former National Security Adviser John Bolton. Despite objections that Bolton’s controversial forthcoming book still contains classified material, publisher Simon &...
PGA Tour got the return it wanted
FORT WORTH, Texas — The first day of the PGA Tour’s anticipated restart went off without a glitch. If it were a golf score, it would have to be considered...
Man busted with explosives at LI hospital was angry about poor care: authorities
A man arrested for taking explosives and other weapons into a Long Island hospital pulled the frightening move because he thought his boyfriend didn’t receive proper treatment there earlier in...
Seattle police chief blasts city officials, says leaving precinct 'not my decision'
Seattle's police chief told her department Thursday it was “not my decision” to abandon a precinct in an area of the city taken over by protesters -- and blasted city...
RNC officially moves convention to Jacksonville, Florida
The Republican National Committee said Thursday that Jacksonville, Florida will be the site of their 2020 convention after backing out of Charlotte, North Carolina over coronavirus restrictions. RNC chairwoman Ronna...
Airbnb shuts down host flaunting coronavirus immunity
After testing positive for coronavirus antibodies, Martin Eaton added the phrase "IMMUNE HOST" to a listing for his $50/night guest room. But it violated Airbnb's content policy.
Top NBA coach hopes Kenny Atkinson gets Knicks job
Mike Budenholzer, arguably the NBA’s top-rated coach, would like to see his former assistant, Kenny Atkinson, take a Knicks job he once pursued in 2018. Preparing for the NBA restart...
Woman dies after getting trapped in clothing donation box
A woman in Atlanta reportedly died after getting trapped in a clothing donations box. Local police believe the 26-year-old victim was attempting to retrieve clothes in the metal container located...
Paul Heyman out as Raw boss in massive WWE creative shakeup
With one sentence, WWE’s creative team was turned on its head. Vince McMahon’s company released a statement on Thursday that read: “In an effort to streamline our creative writing process...
Louisville City Council passes 'Breonna's law' to ban no-knock warrants
The Louisville City Council voted unanimously for "Breonna's Law" which bans so-called "no-knock" warrants in the city. The council voted 26-0 for the law named in honor of Breonna Taylor,...
New York prepares for wild, unpredictable primary elections amid coronavirus
New York’s June 23 primary elections could turn out to be the most unpredictable in modern history.
Worse than the limousine liberal: 'Prius woke-sters' cheer chaos at personal risk
In 1969, New York mayoral candidate Mario Procaccino went after his rival, the movie-star-good-looking incumbent John Lindsay, by deriding him and his supporters as “limousine liberals” — people who, in...
Leon Black suing mattress giant Serta Simmons over 'unlawful scheme' to lower debt
Billionaire Leon Black is going to the mat with America’s largest mattress maker. As The Post first reported on Thursday, Black’s Apollo Global Management is suing Serta Simmons over “an...
The Trump-Biden race is a lot closer than the headlines are telling you
Former Vice President Joe Biden appears to be in a better position to win the November presidential election than ever before, with a number of recent polls showing him with...
Lawmakers, police unions blast City Council for out-of-control NYPD oversight hearing
Lawmakers and police unions denounced the City Council for allowing members of the public testifying at a remote NYPD oversight hearing to curse out cops, flip the bird and display...
Boston's Berklee College apologizes for letting cops use bathrooms amid protests
Berklee College of Music President Roger Brown has apologized to students for allowing cops to use campus bathrooms during recent protests of police discrimination and brutality.
Andrew Cuomo's sad bid to blame Florida for New York's mismanagement
Recently, Gov. Andrew Cuomo used one of his daily news briefings to attack me. He’s been doing that a lot lately. And again, he begged for a bailout from the...
NFL coach: Someone 'is interested' in Colin Kaepernick
Pete Carroll said Thursday that an NFL team is interested in possibly bringing back Colin Kaepernick. The Super Bowl-winning coach, who has been the Seattle Seahawks coach since 2010, said...
Trump preps executive order urging 'the opposite' of defunding police
President Trump says he's preparing an executive order that encourages police to adopt the "most professional" use of force standards — while urging "the opposite" of defunding cops. Trump teased...
Attendees of Trump's upcoming Tulsa rally must sign coronavirus disclaimer
Supporters attending President Trump’s Oklahoma campaign rally next week -- the first since the coronavirus pandemic -- must first sign a disclaimer bearing all responsibility if they catch the illness....
First-round pick not getting away from Yankees this time
Being drafted for a second time by the Yankees and a lot higher than the first stab flushed any thought of returning to college out of Austin Wells’ head. The...
These pols are rushing to support ... looters
It’s beyond ridiculous: Five candidates aiming to unseat Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance next year have joined to slam him for ... wanting to be able to jail people arrested...
Gen. Milley almost resigned after Trump church photo op, report says
WASHINGTON -- Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley considered resigning last week amid criticism over his role in President Trump's photo op at a historic church outside the...
Team Cuomo quietly retreats from yet another nursing-home mistake
Once again, the state Health Department has tacitly admitted a major bungle in handling nursing homes amid the pandemic — even as Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Health chief Dr. Howard...
Shots fired in manhunt for California cop-shooter leads to lockdown
A section of Paso Robles, California, was under a shelter-in-place order Thursday after reports of shots fired in the manhunt for a gunman who shot a deputy and killed another...
Lawless in Seattle: City lets anarchists seize downtown blocks
Even for 2020, events in Seattle are bizarre: Armed radicals have taken over six blocks downtown, with the de facto blessing of city officials. It’s the 2011 Occupy Wall Street...
How '90 Day Fiance' became a TV hit and pop-culture phenomenon
Sunday nights belong to TLC’s “90 Day Fiancé” and its spinoffs because antiheroes are now a cliché. “90 Day” is about the naïve but human hope that love can conquer...
Gone with ‘Gone With the Wind’ and other commentary
Culture critic: Gone With ‘Gone With the Wind’ At The Washington Examiner, Philip Klein sees HBO’s decision to yank “Gone With the Wind” from its streaming service as “yet another...
Williamsburg barbershop defiantly remains open despite being hit by lockdown fines
He's hair to stay. A Williamsburg barber has reopened in defiance of the state's coronavirus lockdown -- and is vowing to keep on clipping despite facing thousands of dollars in...
Microsoft hits pause on selling facial recognition tech to police
Microsoft on Thursday said it would await federal regulation before selling facial recognition to police departments, making it the latest big firm to back away from the surveillance business following...
The 8 hottest bookings in the summer concert series
Here are the eight concert series from TV’s morning shows that give you good reason to set your alarm on a Friday.
Florida breaks record for new coronavirus cases recorded in a single day
Florida on Thursday broke its record for the highest number of coronavirus cases reported in a single day since the beginning of the pandemic. The Sunshine's State department of health...
Looters bagging over $375K in purses from NYC shop caught on video
Thieves clutched handbags by the armful as they swiped more than $375,000 worth of Hermes, Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Balenciaga swag while looting Rebag last week.
Alex Cora has major issue with Astros' sign-stealing narrative
Blame Alex Cora. Fault him for his role in the Astros’ electronic sign-stealing scandal. He can accept that. But don’t absolve everyone else. "If there is one thing I am...
Starbucks bans employees from wearing Black Lives Matter attire
Starbucks publicly voiced support for the Black Lives Matter movement while it privately banned employees from wearing any BLM-related clothing or accessories, according to a report. The coffee giant sent...
Rihanna's new Fenty summer collection is going fast
RiRi's back! After temporarily closing her businesses on Blackout Tuesday last week as a response to the protests surrounding George Floyd's death, Rihanna's luxury label Fenty dropped its newest collection...
Apple TV+ sets July 10 premiere for Tom Hanks' film ‘Greyhound’
Uncertainty over the COVID-19 theater closures prompted the film's move to Apple+.
Trump slams GOP-led panel backing removal of Confederate names from military bases
WASHINGTON -- The GOP-led Armed Services Committee has approved a motion requiring the Pentagon to rename military bases and assets named after Confederate leaders -- defying President Trump, who warned...
Golfer has live-mic mishap at PGA return: 'Pretty f--king good'
"Get in the Hole” was replaced by an F-bomb. With professional golf returning on Thursday without fans, CBS has gone to live microphones to add to the experience. Early on,...
Chicago cops napped, made coffee, popcorn while looters ravaged city
Some Chicago cops napped, made coffee and popcorn, and stayed out of harm's way in a local Congressional office while looters ravaged the Second City's South Side, according to reports. US...
Why Beyoncé protégées Chloe x Halle paused their second album release
"We've been really heartbroken by what's been going on, so we just felt like during this time it was more than us."
Chicago police union boss says he'll boot cops who kneel with protestors
John Catanzara, the new president of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police, said the gesture, seen throughout the nation during protests over Floyd's death in police custody in Minneapolis, is...
'Glee' star Lea Michele was a mean girl 'from Day One,' says Samantha Ware
“When I tried to speak up for myself, she told me to shut my mouth," Ware says of Michele.
Asbury Park, NJ gives restaurants blessing to defy state COVID lockdown
Restaurants in Asbury Park, New Jersey are clear to resume indoor dining starting Monday, city officials have ruled — in defiance of Garden State Gov. Phil Murphy's coronavirus shutdown. "We...
Nets' refund policy comes with Joe Tsai twist
The Nets have emailed their season-ticket holders a refund policy that includes a 20 percent matching contribution by team owner Joe Tsai. According to a person familiar with the situation,...
Seeing red: Protesters leave trail of paint down 5th Ave. in 'Blood on the Street' march
Around 100 protesters left a trail of red paint down Fifth Avenue on Thursday as part of a so-called "Blood on the Street" march against police brutality -- with at...
Biden conflates Juneteenth celebration with Tulsa massacre in bid to hit Trump
Joe Biden got his facts garbled again on Thursday, apparently mistaking the day marking the emancipation of American slaves with what’s considered one of the worst massacres of African-Americans in...
Family of Bronx man killed by cops during routine traffic stop file suit
The family of an unarmed man killed by cops during a routine traffic stop last year has brought a $350 million potential class action lawsuit against the city and the...
NBA star claims he was almost a Knick
Damian Lillard was nearly a Knick. At least, that's what the Trail Blazers All-Star point guard believes. “I thought I was headed there a few years ago; I was hearing...
Adorable social-distancing decals installed inside NYC subways
The MTA has installed "hundreds of thousands" of social distancing decals on subway platforms across the city to guide straphangers on how to stay 6 feet away from each other,...
Data suggests George Floyd protests have not caused coronavirus spike in NYC
Officials in New York have openly fretted that the massive civil rights and anti-police protests following the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd could lead to a new coronavirus outbreak...
All three major US markets sink as investors fret over long recovery
The Dow plummeted 6.9 percent on Thursday in its sharpest one-day decline since the start of the coronavirus as investors face the prospect of a slow perhaps painful recovery. The...
Elderly man shoved by Buffalo police at protest has brain injury, lawyer says
Martin Gugino's "brain is injured and he is well aware of that now," attorney Kelly Zarcone said in a statement to multiple news outlets.
Band-Aid launching racially diverse bandages
After years of petitions, Band-Aid will now launch a new line of bandages in a range of different skin tone colors — from beige to dark brown — to “embrace...
Patriots 'better off without' Tom Brady: Ex-teammate
Former Patriot Christian Fauria knows what a Tom Brady-led offense is capable of after being part of them for four seasons, but the retired tight end believes this New England...
120M-year-old crocodile that walked on hind legs like T. Rex discovered
Footprints found in modern-day South Korea that were thought to have been made by pterosaurs are instead from a 13-foot crocodile that lived between 110 and 120 million years ago...
Titanic hero's whistle, other artifacts, up for auction
A whistle that belonged to a hero of the Titanic disaster is up for auction in the U.K., along with a host of other artifacts. The whistle is among a...
One NBA superstar is 'not in the best shape' ahead of league's return
The NBA appears close to a return after a multi-month shutdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which means it's time for players to start getting back into game shape. For...
Power publicist reveals sad, lonely story of Bob Marley's last days
Howard Bloom admits he should've talked Kiss out of taking off their makeup.
Nashville nurses sing to comfort patients in midst of pandemic
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Providing palliative care at Vanderbilt University Medical Center can be taxing for nurses trying to extend and improve the lives of seriously ill patients, especially amid the...
Trayvon Martin's mother running for public office in Florida
Trayvon Martin's mother Sybrina Fulton is running for public office in Florida, eight years after her unarmed 17-year-old son's shooting death sparked a national outcry.
MLB star takes another shot at owners amid contentious talks
Nationals ace Max Scherzer flung another high-and-inside pitch at Major League Baseball owners. The three-time Cy Young winner, who serves as a member of the MLBPA’s executive subcommittee, continues to...
Trump taps retired general, Fox News guest as Pentagon policy chief
President Trump will nominate retired Army brigadier general and frequent Fox News guest Anthony Tata to be the Pentagon's undersecretary for policy, the White House announced. Citing his "extensive uniformed...
De Blasio pulls race card to fight critics over wife's role
"There have been critics from the beginning," de Blasio said during his daily briefing Thursday when asked about concerns that he's crediting her with the decision to shift money from...
Ruff day at the shore: Dogs chase young seal away on NYC beach
An adorable young seal spotted on Rockaway Beach over the weekend was chased back into the water by two frisky dogs, according to a wild new video.
LA parents both die of coronavirus, leaving five children orphaned
A Los Angeles mom and dad died of the coronavirus just one day apart -- leaving behind five underage kids, according to a new report. Karina Bonilla, 38, died on...
61-year-old vet delivers stunning round in PGA Tour's return
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Tom Lehman is 61 years old, 11 years into his Champions Tour career. Lehman won the Colonial 25 years ago, posting a 67 in his opening...
Planets with 'significant airborne dust' could be home to alien life, study says
Though humanity has yet to discover the presence of extraterrestrial life, that hasn't stopped astronomers from suggesting the universe is teeming with life. A new study suggests that planets with...
Trump confidantes push him to drop reelection campaign manager
WASHINGTON -- Advisers to President Trump are pushing him to dismiss his campaign manager Brad Parscale, arguing he lacks the political instincts to lead the team to a second term...
Mel Winkler, ‘Doc Hollywood’ and ‘Oswald’ actor, dead at 78
Mel Winkler, a character actor with numerous TV, film and stage credits as well as being a recognizable voice, died. He was 78.
Comic-Con will offer free panels at 2020 virtual event
Badges will be available for fans to print and wear at home.
How St. John's coach thinks team can cope with star's likely transfer
Mike Anderson remains encouraged. Optimistic, even. LJ Figueroa’s likely departure – last year’s leading scorer recently entered the transfer portal – hasn’t dimmed his high hopes for the program. In...
Queens man charged in 2006 murder after he's busted setting trash fires
This cold case really heated up. A 46-year-old man who allegedly got away with a murderous arson more than a decade ago was busted Thursday after setting a series of...
Man gets into 'tug-of-war' match with alligator that attacked his dog
A Florida man got into “a tug-of-war match” with an alligator that grabbed his dog and pulled it into the river this week, according to a news report. Trent Tweddale...
North Korea threatens 'disgusting' US to keep out of its spat with South Korea
North Korea on Thursday warned the US to "hold its tongue" over the Hermit Kingdom's escalating spat with South Korea -- threatening a "hair-raiser" before the presidential election if it interferes,...
Scientists create embryo-like research model from human stem cells
LONDON - Scientists have used human embryonic stem cells to create an embryo-like research model to help them study some of the earliest stages of human development. The model overcomes...
Andrew Cuomo hasn't seen his mom since start of COVID-19 pandemic
The governor said he hasn’t gone to see his mom “because I love my mother and I could get her sick,” and added, “When the health professional says, it’s safe...
NYPD guards Christopher Columbus statue as other monuments are torn down
The statue of Christopher Columbus that towers over Columbus Circle got a special NYPD envoy Thursday — after protesters beheaded and toppled controversial monuments nationwide this week. Two officers were...
Ex Amazon VP who called company 'chickens—t' says it should be split up
A former high-ranking Amazon engineer who quit last month in protest of the company's treatment of its warehouse workers is calling for it to be broken up. Speaking at a...
Pet owner accused of 'animal cruelty' for giving his cat ice cream in viral video
That’s cold. A pet owner filmed giving his cat ice cream for the first time is getting some backlash on Twitter, where the video was posted earlier this week. The...
Has the coronavirus pandemic left you with a severe case of FOGO?
FOMO, meet FOGO. The "fear of missing out" has been replaced with the "fear of going out," thanks to the coronavirus.
Bus riders outnumber subway straphangers for 80 days, MTA says
Public transit ridership has continued to climb this week as the city reopens — but buses remain more popular than subways, according to the MTA. Subway ridership, which averaged nearly...
Leon Black's Apollo to go to war over Serta Simmons debt deal, sources say
Billionaire Leon Black wants to go to the mat with America’s largest mattress maker. Black’s Apollo Global Management — together with investment firms Angelo Gordon and Gamut Capital — is...
Accused Stony Brook Hospital 'bomber' also had body armor, pickaxe
The man arrested for taking explosives into a Long Island hospital was also armed to the teeth with body armor and a pickaxe, Suffolk police said Thursday. Images of the...
Cops, cadaver dogs descend on Connecticut mansion in renewed search for missing mom
Police have renewed their hunt for missing Connecticut mom Jennifer Dulos -- on Thursday bringing cadaver dogs and scouring a septic tank at the Avon mansion where she once lived...
PGA Tour's resident nerd is really jacked now
FORT WORTH, Texas -- You may have noticed something different with Bryson DeChambeau while watching him shoot his 5-under-par 65 in Thursday’s first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge at...
Here's when you can see Disney's upcoming movies
Here's when you can see Disney's upcoming movies like "Mulan," "Soul," "Black Widow" and "Hamilton."
Army leaders to make decision on Confederate flags ‘soon’
Army leadership is assessing a policy that could ban Confederate flags similar to what the Navy and Marine Corps have now established and will make an announcement “soon,” a defense...
Illinois teacher says term 'white privilege' is as offensive as N-word
An Illinois school has launched an investigation after a teacher claimed "white privilege" was as offensive as the N-word, according to reports. The Palatine High School teacher, who was not...
Africa's deserted safaris leave mounting toll on tour companies
MABARHULE, South Africa - When Khimbini Hlongwane spent most of his small safari tour company’s savings on the deposit for a new minibus in February, it seemed like a safe...
97-year-old New Jersey man leaves behind treasure trove of signed baseball cards
James Micioni had amassed hundreds of collectibles -- including a signed Babe Ruth card from 1933 that could go for over $100,000 – in what experts say is one of...
Don’t mask, don’t tell: NYPD blows off concerns about cops ditching face coverings
The NYPD has better things to do than make sure its members are not spreading a pandemic by wearing masks, the department said Thursday in a response to media inquiries...
City Council asks for $500M to rescue coronavirus-rocked small businesses
A majority of City Council members wrote Mayor Bill de Blasio Thursday, demanding a $500 million emergency relief program to help save small businesses from the coronavirus lockdown. "New York...
Byron Allen settles racial discrimination lawsuit with Comcast
Byron Allen and Comcast settled their long-running racial discrimination lawsuit that went all the way to the Supreme Court over the cable giant's decision to not air Allen's cable channels.
FBI spread claim Trump worked with Russia, declassified document shows
A newly declassified document reveals FBI officials circulated sensational claims that President Trump “worked with” Russia in 2016 and that his campaign was offered “financial compensation” to drop US sanctions,...
Nick Kyrgios brags about 'swaggy as f--k' Genie Bouchard memory
Nick Kyrgios has got the past on his mind. Fresh off his breakup with Russian tennis star Anna Kalinskaya, the Australian athlete shared a photo from 2019, featuring fellow tennis...
'Mr. Iglesias' star Cree Cicchino dishes on her big TV summer
"He's just like his character, Mr. Iglesias -- he wants to take care of us," she says of the series' star.
Acting spontaneously might be the key to happiness
The average American makes 6,709 spontaneous decisions every year, according to new research. A brand new survey of 2,000 American respondents found, when including decisions such as getting coffee, trying...
Chuck Schumer blocks resolution opposing 'defund the police' movement
The resolution, introduced Tuesday by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), called for two simple things: "justice for George Floyd" and to oppose "efforts to defund the police."
Senate panel gives Lindsey Graham power to subpoena Obama officials
WASHINGTON — Ex-FBI Director James Comey and dozens of other Obama-era officials could soon be hauled before Congress after the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday gave Chairman Lindsey Graham unilateral...
US stocks slump as investors fear resurgence in coronavirus infections
US stocks slumped on Thursday with the Dow shedding more than 5 percent and the index on track for its sharpest one-day decline since March 18, as investors fretted over...
Men in Ku Klux Klan-style hoods crash Nevada Black Lives Matter rally
Two men wearing Ku Klux Klan-style hoods tried to interrupt a George Floyd rally in Nevada -- with even a group who'd shouted abuse at Black Lives Matter protesters switching...
Carmelo Anthony unsure about playing in NBA's Orlando restart
Not all NBA players are thrilled about the restart plan in Orlando. One of them, Carmelo Anthony, isn’t sure he will take part in it. "As far as actually playing...
Tech giants hire advocacy groups to burnish their images, deter regulators
Tech behemoths Amazon, Facebook and Google are employing a number of advocacy groups to conduct p.r.-like campaigns that include letter writing and polling to paint a positive image for them...
Mental health in focus in post-lockdown China amid reported jump in student suicides
SHANGHAI - Some Chinese students returning to school after lockdown are grappling with familial conflict while others are stressing over how coronavirus disruptions have affected their academic performance, teachers and...
DOJ files federal charges against 53 protesters in nationwide riots
The Department of Justice filed charges against 53 protesters for their alleged roles in riots that have broken out across the country in the wake of George Floyd's death. The...
The Wing CEO Audrey Gelman resigns amid employee 'digital walkout'
The Wing co-founder Audrey Gelman resigned as CEO Thursday amid outrage from employees over how the women-focused co-working space treats people of color. Gelman announced her departure amid a "digital...
Apple CEO Tim Cook pledges $100 million toward racial justice
Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook said on Thursday the iPhone maker will increase spending with black-owned partners in its supply chain and seek to increase minority representation among the firms...
These small kitchen appliances will completely upgrade your cooking routine
If you've been looking to mix up your cooking routine a bit, then investing in some small appliances is a great way to expand your meal prep tools. The countertop...
Retired physician assistant accused of killing wife at Connecticut home
Richard Commaille, 70, surrendered to police Tuesday on a murder charge before being released on $500,000 bond. An arrest warrant affidavit in the connection to the April 6 death at...
The NHL's remaining hurdles for restart after camp agreement
The NHL and NHLPA announced on Thursday morning that they have solidified July 10 as the target date for the opening of training camps. Now that the date is set,...
George Floyd's childhood dream was to become a Supreme Court justice
An essay penned by an 8-year-old George Floyd revealed that he had big dreams of one day sitting on the Supreme Court, according to his former teacher. Waynel Sexton, who...
Breonna Taylor police incident report is almost entirely blank
Louisville authorities have released the incident report about the March police-involved shooting death of Breonna Taylor — but the document is almost entirely blank, according to a new report. The...
'Paw Patrol' latest show to incur anti-cop wrath on social media
"Get rid of the cop or delete ur account," fumed one critic about the show's police dog, Chase.
Coronavirus nurse proposes to girlfriend during 7 p.m. clap celebration
A little bit of love is what the city needs right now.
MTA says riders without masks will be booted, publicly shamed
Unmasked straphangers may be kicked out of the subway system by cops -- or face public humiliation from fellow commuters, an MTA bigwig said Thursday. "When they get on a...
Tick-bite disease with coronavirus symptoms on the rise in NY
Experiencing COVID-19-like symptoms after venturing into nature? It may not be the coronavirus, but a tick-borne disease with similar symptoms.
Taiwan scrambles to ready for influx from Hong Kong protests
TAIPEI/HONG KONG - Taiwan is gearing up to welcome Hong Kong people fleeing their city as China tightens its grip, but the island has little experience of handling refugees and...
Local officials can decide when pools, playgrounds reopen: Gov. Cuomo
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that he will allow local governments across the state to decide whether to open playgrounds and pools as regions continue phased reopenings from their coronavirus-induced...
'Doomsday cult' mom's hubby lit bonfires where kids' remains were found
Chad Daybell had massive bonfires on his Idaho property last fall — in the same area where the remains of his two stepchildren were found, his neighbor said Thursday. Matthew...
Olivia Culpo's return to LA with Christian McCaffrey gets weird
Home sweet Los Angeles for Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey.
18 face masks that you will actually want to wear
As lockdown restrictions loosen and places start opening up again, the CDC continues to recommend the use of cloth face coverings as a means of slowing the spread of the...
Influencers actually believe blackface is appropriate to show solidarity
This is not how you support the cause.
St. John's immediately fires fencing coach after racist video leaks
St. John’s has fired its assistant fencing coach for shocking racist comments made during a virtual clinic that was leaked on Instagram, the school confirmed to The Post. Boris Vaksman...
Disturbing video shows cops call man 'dumb ass' as they watch him drown
Tennessee cops ignored a drowning man's repeated cries of "Help me!" -- calling him a "dumb ass" rather than trying to save him, according to disturbing police bodycam video. Johnny...
Top Condé Nast video editor resigns over racial bias complaints
A top Condé Nast video editor has resigned over complaints of racial bias in the workplace — marking the publishing giant’s second high-profile departure in recent days over racial issues.
Confederate, Columbus statues destroyed across US amid protests
Fires burned, a band played and people danced as a crowd dismantled a Virginia Confederate monument — one of several destroyed this week across the country amid protests over the...
These personal air conditioners are on sale just in time for summer
With summer just around the corner, now is the time to stock up on your favorite, sunny-day essentials. If you are already stressing about the heat, then now is the...
NY Republicans petition Mitch McConnell for MTA bailout money
New York's most prominent elected Republicans are urging Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to deliver the MTA billions of dollars in federal coronavirus rescue money. In a letter to McConnell...
There's still time for Rob Manfred and the MLBPA to save face: Sherman
Recently I completed a series about the 1990 Yankees, which reminded me what a villain George Steinbrenner was in New York at that time. To illustrate, when word circulated at...
Pershing Square's Bill Ackman files for blank-check IPO
After making billions on the pandemic in March, Bill Ackman is on the lookout for a new investment. The founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management has reportedly filed...
Health officials ordered coronavirus patients to nursing homes despite empty beds
State Health Department officials knew there were hundreds of empty hospital beds in New York City specifically set up to treat coronavirus as they ordered elderly COVID-positive patients returned to...
Finland lifts travel restrictions on neighbors except for Sweden
HELSINKI - Finland’s government said on Thursday it will lift coronavirus-related restrictions on leisure travel to and from neighboring Baltic and Nordic countries, but excluded Sweden, prompting indignation in Stockholm....
Daniel Jones takes next Giants leadership step
Daniel Jones has succeeded in getting his Giants teammates to follow his lead — a huge step in the development of a young quarterback who turned 23 two weeks ago....
Buffalo seeks to restore pension of cop fired for stopping chokehold
Buffalo city officials are moving to restore the pension of a city cop fired for trying to stop another officer from using a chokehold, according to reports. The Buffalo Common...
Tech titans commit to curbing child exploitation on their platforms
Big tech companies are pledging to be transparent about child exploitation on their platforms as they look to continue expanding encryption. The Technology Coalition, which includes titans like Facebook and...
Grizzly bear and young bison caught in death match at Yellowstone park
It was a “grizzly” murder. Wild footage shows the moment a grizzly bear and a young bison fight to the death next to a parking lot at Yellowstone National Park....
Parents are leading much healthier lives thanks to their kids
Four in five parents confessed to doing a complete lifestyle-180 after having kids, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 parents with children 0-18 examined the changes — both...
Biden says he supports free college, student loan forgiveness
Speaking about protests that have spread nationwide over the death of George Floyd, the former vice president has changed much like the country has in their wake.
Joe Biden campaign swearing his economic advisers to secrecy
As the presumptive Democratic nominee, former Vice President Joe Biden has been relying on multiple teams of close advisers on key issues for the campaign and the country. None of...
'Doomsday' mom's hubby allegedly worked as a gravedigger
Chad Daybell, who was arrested this week after cops found the remains of Vallow's two children buried in his back yard, penned a 2001 book titled “One Foot in the...
De Blasio: NYC's Robert E. Lee street must be renamed 'immediately'
Mayor Bill de Blasio said he'd renew efforts to change a street named after Robert E. Lee in Brooklyn's Fort Hamilton military base -- as one of his deputy mayors...
Lady Antebellum changes name in support of Black Lives Matter movement
"We are regretful and embarrassed."
Woman in her twenties has double lung transplant due to coronavirus
A Chicago woman received a double lung transplant after a bout with coronavirus wreaked damage on the organs, the hospital announced Thursday. The patient, a Hispanic woman in her 20s,...
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson documentary is in the works
The filmmakers were granted “unprecedented access” to the Basketball Hall of Fame inductee.
Meet new 'Doom Patrol' co-star Abigail Shapiro
She stars as Dorothy Skinner when the superhero series returns on HBO Max and DC Universe.
Cop says 'I don't care' to man who died after saying he can't breathe
Chilling video has emerged in the death of a black man being pinned to the ground by police in Oklahoma City last year, pleading “I can’t breathe!” -- to which...
Judd Apatow: What happened when locals hung out on 'The King of Staten Island' set
Here’s something you don’t see every day: a nice movie that takes place entirely on SI.
‘Haunted’ rumbling town sends villagers quaking in fear
This was a royal rumble. A town in eastern India mysteriously quaked for an hour, leading some people to believe the phenomenon was caused by "hostile spirits." The event occurred...
How a minor league team turned Astros stunt into charitable endeavor
Remember when the Astros’ illegal sign-stealing scandal felt like a big deal? Man, those were innocent times. One particularly enterprising baseball team tried to capitalize on that fury, and to...
You can’t hear the difference between sick and healthy coughs, study finds
Coughing in public has become something that turns heads, prompts people to switch seats on mass transit and sparks anxiety. That's one unfortunate byproduct of the coronavirus pandemic. However, if...
'Artemis Fowl' review: Disney movie destroys beloved books
This fantasy flop is sunglasses-and-fake-mustache bad and begging to be banished to the Disney Vault.
'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek can't wait to film more episodes
“Alex is looking forward to resuming production as soon as we are able to do so," a representative told TV Line.
Pregnant South African woman found dead hanging in tree
Tshegofatso Pule, who is eight months pregnant, was discovered dead Monday with chest stab wounds near Florida Lake in Roodeport.
NASCAR driver quitting sport over Confederate flag ban
NASCAR turned off some fans on Wednesday by announcing it was banning Confederate flags from all of its events. It also lost a driver. In a Facebook post, Ray Ciccarelli...
NFL star singles out Jerry Jones for George Floyd silence
Over the past several days, many prominent NFL voices – including superstar QB Patrick Mahomes and commissioner Roger Goodell – have spoken out about about systemic racism in America following...
Norah Jones new album is a 'Pick Me Up' for troubling times
“I remember back then not making the connection of people being comforted by music after 9/11,” Jones, 41, tells The Post.
NJ cop charged with assault in 'appalling' use of pepper spray
A New Jersey police officer, caught on video pepper-spraying two people allegedly without provocation, is facing assault charges, prosecutors said. Woodlynne Police Officer Ryan Dubiel, 31, was charged Wednesday with...
Passing on Yankees first time 'was the best decision I ever made'
History repeated itself on Wednesday night when the Yankees drafted Austin Wells 28th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft. But for Wells, who the Yankees originally drafted in the 35th...
Senator asks if 'colored' people get coronavirus due to poor hand washing
An Ohio state senator sparked outrage after asking a black health expert if “the colored population” gets hit harder by the coronavirus because they "do not wash their hands as...
Co-worker who said George Floyd, Derek Chauvin 'bumped heads' recants story
The former co-worker of George Floyd and Derek Chauvin who said the two "bumped heads" while working part-time security at a nightclub years several before their fatal encounter has recanted his...
Gov. Cuomo holds a press briefing
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo gives an update on the state's coronavirus response live in Albany, NY.
Florida looters break into medical marijuana shop, video shows
Authorities in Florida are hunting for a mob of looters who were caught on camera smashing their way into a medical marijuana store.
NYPD cop apologizes for 'shaming uniform' by kneeling with protesters
A Manhattan NYPD lieutenant has apologized to his fellow department members for taking a knee alongside George Floyd protesters — telling them that “the cop in me wants to kick...
Protester severely injured when Confederate monument falls on his head
A protester was seriously injured in Virginia this week when a Confederate statue he helped tear down toppled on top of him, according to reports. The man, believed to be...
Deadly mosquito-borne disease reportedly on the rise, because 2020
Cases of the deadly mosquito-borne virus Eastern equine encephalitis -- along with other insect-carried diseases -- are expected to skyrocket in the Northeast in the coming years, a troubling new...
24 Hour Fitness slashes jobs over the phone
The 24 Hour Fitness gym chain recently laid off workers over the phone as it grappled with the coronavirus crisis. The California-based company told employees their jobs were being cut...
New Twitter feature challenges users to read articles before sharing
Be honest, did you only read the headline?
Swiss officials now have to take trains for work trips to help reduce carbon emissions
GENEVA — For Swiss federal officials, it’s no more jetting to Paris for business: They’ll need to go greener. Under new rules announced Thursday by the finance department, federal Swiss...
'Da 5 Bloods' review: Spike Lee's gutsy Vietnam film has year's best acting
The Netflix drama sets you up and knocks you down.
Trump intensifies feud with 'fool' Washington governor
President Trump on Thursday said Washington Gov. Jay Inslee looks like a "fool" - a day after Inslee responded "that's news to me" to a question about protesters carving out...
Trump administration cuts oil, gas fees in hundreds of cases
BILLINGS, Mont. — The Trump administration has awarded energy companies hundreds of breaks on payments for oil and gas extraction from US lands and the Gulf of Mexico during the...
Gen. Mark Milley: It was a 'mistake' to appear with Trump at church photo op
Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said he should not have taken part in a photo op with President Trump at a historic church near the...
Ancient megalodon shark tooth as large as a human hand found in South Carolina
A woman in South Carolina found a huge ancient megalodon shark tooth that weighs a pound., Jessica Rose-Standafer Owens spotted a large chunk of gray tooth sticking out of the...
European Union plans antitrust charges against Amazon: report
The European Union is planning to file antitrust charges against Amazon for its habit of copying third-party products, according to a new report. The charges against the ecommerce juggernaut could...
Philip Rivers doesn't think he's washed up: 'Turn on the tape'
Philip Rivers may have ended his 16-year stint with the Chargers on a sour note, but he doesn't think he's washed up quite yet. “At times, I think what may...
No new cases among 140 clients served by coronavirus-stricken hairstylists
Two coronavirus-stricken hairstylists in Missouri served a total of 140 clients while displaying symptoms – but no new cases have been linked to the two workers, who had been wearing...
LAPD probing 56 accusations of police misconduct at George Floyd protests
The Los Angeles Police Department has assigned 40 investigators to look into 56 allegations of misconduct by officers during George Floyd protests.
Black people arrested five times more than white in the US in 2018: report
Black people were arrested five times more than white people in 2018, according to an analysis of arrest data from across the country. That arrest rate was found in 800...
NASCAR's only black driver races in Black Lives Matter car
On the same day NASCAR banned the confederate flag, Bubba Wallace, NASCAR's only black driver, raced his No. 43 car with a Black Lives Matter paint scheme. The hood featured...
Stringer subpoenas City Hall for coronavirus records de Blasio 'refused' to provide
City Comptroller Scott Stringer subpoenaed City Hall on Thursday for all records relating to the Big Apple's response to the coronavirus pandemic -- because, he said, Mayor Bill de Blasio...
Mets draft pick's mom is part of baseball movie history
Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Mets’ first-round pick in the 2020 MLB Draft on Wednesday night, is from a family that is no stranger to the big stage. Both of Crow-Armstrong’s parents...
Patrick Mahomes and girlfriend Brittany Matthews get cozy on a boat ride
Baker Mayfield isn't the only NFL star embracing the boat life this offseason. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and girlfriend Brittany Matthews recently enjoyed a cozy boat ride, with Matthews sharing...
Jason Derulo gags on 22 burgers to celebrate 22 million TikTok followers
Anaconda's got a big appetite.
George Floyd rookie cop used crowdfunding to pay $750K bail
The fired rookie cop who bailed out of jail on serious charges over George Floyd's death managed to raise his $750,000 bond with the help of donations to a crowdfunding...
'Sopranos' creator accidentally spills the beans on that final scene
"F--k you guys," David Chase said upon realizing his blunder.
Trump orders sanctions to halt international probe of US troops
President Trump on Thursday issued an executive order authorizing sanctions against anyone involved in an International Criminal Court investigation of Americans or US allies — as aides say Russia may...
Biden: Military would intervene if Trump refused to leave White House
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden said he was "absolutely convinced" that the US military would intervene to remove President Trump from the White House if he lost his re-election bid...
Trump to meet with African American faith leaders, address police reform
Trump -- who will meet with law enforcement and African-American faith leaders -- may announce measures to address race relations and policing that he also could take with an executive...
Tears, rumors made for one of the most awkward games in Mets history
Wilmer Flores stood at shortstop at Citi Field, crying, during a loss to the Padres on July 29, 2015 when word leaked that he’d been traded to the Brewers —along...
Man desperate for kidney after donor changes mind over coronavirus
A New Jersey man with kidney failure is praying for a miracle after a donor had a change of heart amid coronavirus concerns, according to a report. "Come through here...
US could see 200,000 coronavirus deaths by September, experts say
The US could see roughly 200,000 coronavirus deaths by September as states continue to loosen restrictions, a leading expert said as the nation surpassed 2 million confirmed cases.
It would be a mistake to give up on this Jet
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...
Bald men at risk for severe coronavirus symptoms, scientists fear
Bald men appear to be at higher risk of suffering severe coronavirus symptoms — a risk factor being named after the Big Apple man who was the first US doctor...
A look inside Seattle's 'Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone'
Protesters in Seattle have been camped out this week in a six-block enclave called the "CHAZ" — where there's a smoking section, room for political discourse and free food, if...
Chirlane McCray says NYPD-free New York City would be 'nirvana'
New York City first lady Chirlane McCray -- whom Mayor Bill de Blasio has credited for his executive decision to jump on the “defund the police” bandwagon -- said no...
How reopening has impacted this week's jobless claims
Some 1.5 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week even as the US emerged from its coronavirus lockdown, the feds said Thursday. The latest figures from US Department of...
Zoom suspends US nonprofit for commemorating Tiananmen Square massacre
Zoom suspended a US-based Chinese activist group's account after it held an online event commemorating the Tiananmen Square massacre.
Emma Watson on J.K. Rowling controversy: 'Trans people are who they say they are'
"[They] deserve to live their lives without being constantly questioned," she says.
Grandparents of Lori Vallow’s son visit site where remains were found
The grandparents of doomsday-obsessed mom Lori Vallow's son visited the ranch where his remains were found buried alongside those of his sister.
New Jersey cop seen on video saving EMT's life with Heimlich maneuver
This is the dramatic moment a New Jersey cop sprung into action when a medical worker who choked on her food pleaded for help while on duty near the police...
White cop placed on leave after arresting black Amazon driver who parked wrong way
A white Michigan police officer has been placed on paid administrative leave after being caught on video arresting a black Amazon driver who parked the wrong way while delivering a...
House falls into a river as family flees in the nick of time
Watch the devastating moment when a four-story residential building collapsed into a river in Liuzhou, China. A family of six evacuated just 10 minutes before floodwaters took the structure. ...
DeAndre Hopkins defends old coach: He's 'never been a racist'
Clemson Tigers coach Dabo Swinney, who has been under fire for his “Football Matters” T-shirt and the use of the n-word by one of the coaches in his Tigers program,...
Jaywalking arrest of black teens under review in Oklahoma
The jaywalking arrest of two teenagers in Oklahoma has sparked an investigation after videos were released showing police aggressively detaining one of the teens before holding him to the ground...
Two golf rivals agree on one thing: Ryder Cup needs fans
FORT WORTH, Texas — They’ll play a golf tournament this week, starting Thursday at Colonial Country Club. Even with no spectators, social distancing, face coverings, hand sanitizer, COVID-19 testing and...
Bloody corpses found on Florida beach may be linked to dramatic police chase
Two bloody bodies were found on the beach in Fort Lauderdale Tuesday morning. Police are investigating whether the double homicide is connected to a separate incident that led officers on...
Seven epic pop culture cameos by New York sports stars
This week The Post takes a fresh look at the “best of” New York sports history — areas that are just as worthy of debate, but that haven’t been argued...
Suspects wanted for taking $550K of loot from high-end SoHo camera store
Police early Thursday released photos of several suspects wanted for stealing from a high-end SoHo camera store that lost over a half a million dollars from looting. The Leica Store...
PGA Tour winner's daughter has brain and spine tumors
Four-time PGA Tour winner Camilo Villegas has said his 20-month-old daughter has tumors in her brain and spine and is in her second round of chemotherapy. Villegas' daughter Mia underwent...
How I survived lockdown in a teeny-tiny apartment
These homes are gorgeous, inventive — and less than 300 square feet.
Trail Blazers founder dead at 96
PORTLAND, Ore. — Harry Glickman, the founder of the Portland Trail Blazers and general manager of the franchise's only NBA title-winning team in 1977, died Wednesday. He was 96. The...
Reggie Bush's exile is over
Reggie Bush was the centerpiece of Southern California's last football dynasty. He inspired players to become Trojans and continued to be adored by USC fans while spending a decade in...
MLB owners' cries of poverty can't be taken seriously
Great news, everyone! Turns out Major League Baseball’s owners and players do hold a commonality after all. Both can illustrate tone deafness like Hall of Famers. Herein lies the difference,...
California deputy shot in the head during 'ambush' at police station
A gunman shot a California sheriff's deputy in the head during an ambush at a San Luis Obispo County police station — then fled and allegedly killed a homeless man....
Virginia protesters topple statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis
Virginia protesters pulled down a statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis on city's famed Monument Avenue during Wednesday night demonstrations over the police killing of George Floyd. Local police were...
Walmart to stop displaying 'multicultural' beauty products in locked cases
Walmart announced Wednesday that their stores will stop displaying personal care products meant for people of color in locked cases in response to complaints the practice was discriminatory. “We have...
Trump demands Seattle officials 'take back' cop-free protest zone
President Trump on Wednesday night demanded that Seattle officials "take back" what has become a cop-free protest space in the center of the city. Demonstrators have occupied the roughly six-block...
A&E drops reality series 'Live PD’ days after ‘Cops’ canceled
LOS ANGELES — A&E Network has canceled the police reality series “Live PD” following weeks of protests inspired by the death of George Floyd and a report that a crew...
Martin Truex Jr. ends winless skid on NASCAR's historic day
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Martin Truex Jr. used a trip to NASCAR's shortest track to end a lengthy losing streak on the day the stock car series at long last banned...