June 23, 2020

How did the media get duped — again — on the Bubba Wallace story?

Here we go again … As reliably as children being fooled by Santa Claus, the news media has once again been duped by an obviously false story that fit their...

Insurgent Jamaal Bowman holds early lead over veteran Rep. Eliot Engel

Insurgent Jamaal Bowman all but declared victory over veteran Rep. Eliot Engel in a fiery victory-like speech Tuesday night. Bowman led Engel by about 4,000 votes in early returns in...

AOC cruises to primary win, looks set to waltz to re-election

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez looks set to waltz to a second term as the self-described Democratic socialist dominated her primary competition Tuesday night. The incumbent — almost better known by her...

Louisville voters bang on doors to demand vote at city's sole polling site

Frustrated Louisville voters banged on the closed doors of the city's lone polling site Tuesday after nearly getting shut out from having their voices heard. Dozens of residents chanted "let...

NFL teams already showing interest in Antonio Brown

If you’re talented enough, the NFL will come calling. Antonio Brown has been proof of that in the past and it’s apparently the case again, with the NFL Network reporting...

Councilman Torres takes early lead as firebrand Ruben Diaz Sr. trails in third

Councilman Ritchie Torres broke out to an early lead Tuesday night in the hotly contested battle for an open Bronx congressional seat, as the openly gay city lawmaker appeared to...

Fire that burned through roof of Bronx building was caused by fireworks, FDNY says

A fire to a Bronx apartment building on Tuesday morning that caused “extensive damage” to the roof was caused by fireworks, the FDNY said. The blaze erupted about 9:20 a.m....

Police officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting is fired

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville Metro police department has fired one of the police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, more than three months after the 26-year-old black woman...

Wall Street bonus forecast not as dire as in May

With the economy slowly bouncing back from coronavirus quarantines, Wall Street bonus season is shaping up to be less of a nightmare and more of a very bad dream. The...

Trump's family seeks restraining order to stop niece's tell-all

For the second time in a week, a temporary restraining order is being sought to block the publication of a book that is highly critical of President Trump. The case...

Three-quarters of a million NYC Democrats requested absentee ballots for primary

More than three-quarters of a million New York City voters requested an absentee ballot for Tuesday’s Democratic presidential and congressional and state legislative primary elections taking place during the coronavirus...

Trump can recover from this: Goodwin

President Trump looked every bit the beaten fighter as he returned to the White House after Saturday’s rally in Tulsa. His team had boasted that more than 1 million people...

NYC beaches to open for swimming

The Big Apple’s beaches will open for swimming beginning July 1. Mayor Bill de Blasio confirmed the development Tuesday night and is expected to make an official announcement on Wednesday,...

42nd Street McDonald's in Times Square is shuttering for good

McDonald’s is closing its four-story former flagship on West 42nd Street in Times Square, The Post has learned. Opened 17 years ago, the eatery — whose entryway is lit with...

Howard Mittman is out as CEO of Bleacher Report

Howard Mittman is out as chief executive of Bleacher Report and Lenny Daniels — head of the sports Web site’s owner, Turner Sports — will run the site on an...

Seven states report new highs for coronavirus hospitalizations

Seven states are reporting their highest number of coronavirus hospitalizations since the pandemic began, a report on Tuesday found. The states experiencing a spike in hospitalizations were Arizona, Arkansas, California,...

Joe Biden wins New York primary, adds to insurmountable delegate lead

The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Joe Biden, added a couple-hundred New York delegates to his already insurmountable primary lead Tuesday. The Associated Press called the race for Biden just after...

Trump slams Cuomo for 'not using' Javits, USNS Comfort during coronavirus peak

President Trump on Tuesday evening ripped into Gov. Andrew Cuomo for not better utilizing the makeshift military hospitals deployed to New York City during the peak of the coronavirus outbreak....

It's time for Twitter to fact-check anonymous claims against celebrities

Over the past few days, Justin Bieber, Ansel Elgort and four cast members of the CW’s “Riverdale” have all been accused on social media of sexual assault.

FDNY Marshals arrest two for having $6K worth of illegal fireworks

Two men were arrested on Staten Island Tuesday for allegedly possessing a trove of illegal fireworks, the FDNY said. Fire Marshals nabbed Matthew King, 35, and Rayval Singh, 22, during...

How Big East assistant coaches are fighting for social justice

It’s about using their platform. Trying to foster change. Doing anything in their power to educate others about racial inequality and police brutality. That’s why St. John’s assistant coaches TJ...

Long line of voters waiting to cast ballots in tight Engel-Bowman primary

Voters waited in an hours-long line outside a Yonkers polling site Tuesday night to help decide the hard-fought Democratic primary election between veteran Rep. Eliot Engel and insurgent Jamaal Bowman...

Play ball! MLB 2020 season is officially a go

After a harrowing journey, Major League Baseball finally is ready to exchange lineup cards to signal the start of action. (Actually, there won’t be any such exchanges thanks to the...

Drag-racing deputies under investigation by Dallas County Sheriff's office

Drag-racing deputies are under scrutiny after they were filmed burning rubber in their patrol vehicles. The Dallas County Sheriff's Office announced late Monday that it would investigate a viral video...

NBA All-Star tests positive for coronavirus

Nuggets All-Star center Nikola Jokic, who recently spent time with tennis star Novak Djokovic in their native Serbia, has also tested for positive for COVID-19, sources told ESPN. Jokic's return...

Bryson DeChambeau's rivals are torn on his freakish changes

CROMWELL, Conn. — “I knew this was going to come up.’’ Those were the first words out of Jon Rahm’s mouth when he was asked about the new hulked-up, bulked-up...

DOJ fielding news industry's antitrust complaints about Google

Google is getting fat off the struggling news industry by using its position as the nation’s dominant search engine to force publishers into unfair agreements, according to a new research...

Foul play suspected in case of missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen

Army investigators suspect foul play in the disappearance of Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen -- who went missing from the Texas base two months ago. Texas Rep. Sylvia Garcia made...

Looted Bronx businesses need more than token help from the city and state

One key corner of the Bronx faces an added burden as it reopens: Criminal gangs looted over 100 stores on and around Fordham Road the night of June 1, and...

John Bolton says Mike Pompeo only backs Trump for 'political future'

Former national security adviser John Bolton fired back at Mike Pompeo on Tuesday, saying the Secretary of State only sticks with President Trump to protect his "political future." "I think...

NYC DOE needs to quit chasing ideology and focus on opening schools this fall

You already can see that the reopening of city schools this fall is shaping up as a complete disaster — because too many of the people in charge would rather...

Investor says Elizabeth Warren is right, ditches $16B hedge fund

An activist investor declared that “Elizabeth Warren is right�� as he left the helm of his giant hedge fund to focus on environmental and social-impact investing. Jeffrey Ubben -- a...

Big money co-investor knows A-Rod is captain of Mets' ownership bid

Alex Rodriguez and his advisers were upset when they learned that potential Mets co-investor Mike Repole wanted to be a general partner of their bidding group, but Repole apparently understands...

A fecal fortune: Bidet company paying $10K to study pooping habits

"All you have to do is poop everyday for three months and record what you're doing," Tushy founder Miki Agrawal tells The Post.

Wrongfully convicted Queens man exonerated after serving 25 years for murder

In an emotional hearing, a judge Tuesday vacated the murder conviction of a Queens man who served 25 years in prison for a 1994 execution-style shooting he didn’t commit. "To...

Giants cornerback's lawyer doubles down amid criminal charges

DeAndre Baker’s representation remains steadfast and confident the Giants cornerback will be cleared of any wrongdoing and the serious criminal charges against him will be dismissed. “We have at least...

Chirlane McCray still the only member of panel that will decide fate of NYC monuments

Critics have accused de Blasio of using city resources to boost his wife's political future as she's expressed interest in running for Brooklyn borough president next year.

Is a Taser a deadly weapon? We need a single legal standard

DAs can’t decide whether tasers are deadly Following the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks by a police officer in Atlanta this month — after Brooks stole the officer’s taser and...

Thank you, Macy's: NYC really needs your fireworks this year

Macy’s isn’t letting New York down: It will give the city some fine fireworks for Independence Day despite the pandemic — albeit not via the traditional show. Rather than the...

NYC must focus on filling empty buildings again — not profits or tax revenues

"Enact a vacancy tax on retail, office and residential property." New York City’s government and real-estate industry have a common purpose: to keep real-estate prices high. City Hall wants tax...

Mike Rowe takes 'Dirty Jobs' back on the road in return to Discovery

"Dirty Jobs" is back on Discovery Channel.

Barack Obama appears in virtual fundraiser for Joe Biden

Barack Obama threw his full weight behind former veep Joe Biden during a virtual fundraiser on Tuesday night -- raising millions for his former running mate in his first full-fledged...

Quarantine is helping George R. R. Martin finish 'Winds of Winter'

"I am spending long hours every day on 'The Winds of Winter,' and making steady progress," he says.

Winona Ryder recalls Mel Gibson's 'painful' homophobic remarks to pal Kevyn Aucoin

"Around 1996, my friend Kevyn Aucoin and I were on the receiving end of his hateful words. It is a painful and vivid memory for me."

ViacomCBS, in reversal, now says it will air Showtime Comey movie before election

The director of the cable movie version of fired FBI chief James Comey’s book “A Higher Loyalty” flipped his lid after learning that the flick would air after the November...

Big Porn cashes in on racism and anti-Semitism

Pornhub, the world’s most popular porn site, has been ­under fire in recent months for featuring videos of sex-trafficking victims — including a 15-year-old victim from Florida, 118 confirmed cases...

Swimmer catches shark with bare hands, holds its mouth open for shocked beachgoers

The man in knee-deep water drags the shark by its tail, then holds it under his left arm.

Accused Wendy's arsonist was Rayshard Brooks' 'girlfriend': lawyer

The woman arrested for burning down an Atlanta Wendy's as retribution for the police killing of Rayshard Brooks was his "girlfriend," her lawyer confirmed Tuesday. Brooks referred to Natalie White,...

Man lobs lit fireworks at police cruiser in Brooklyn, cops say

The NYPD released a video Tuesday that shows a man throwing a lit firework in the direction of a police car in Brooklyn. The male depicted in the brief video...

Red Bull employees leak 'offensive' image from internal meeting

Red Bull employees leaked an image of a slide from a February marketing meeting that some workers deemed offensive and "racist" amid heightened tensions at the caffeinated beverage giant. The...

Shocking video shows man remaining calm despite butcher knife sticking out of his head

"It looks like a scene out of a freaking movie," one witness said.

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree to return, possibly without crowds

Christmas isn't canceled.

MLB 2020 season is one giant step closer to happening

After a labyrinthine journey, Major League Baseball is just about ready to exchange lineup cards to signal the start of action. (Actually, there won’t be any such exchanges thanks to...

Power brokers now take business meetings while walking

“What would have been an in-person meeting with more formal business attire was a casual walk."

Tattoo artist offers to cover up racist ink for free

A New Jersey tattoo artist has offered to cover up racist or hate-filled ink for free -- saying change needs to "starts with yourself."

Fed prosecutor to tell Congress that Roger Stone got preferred treatment before sentence

WASHINGTON — A federal prosecutor is prepared to tell Congress on Wednesday that Roger Stone, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was given special treatment ahead of his sentencing...

Noose found in Bubba Wallace's stall a big misunderstanding: FBI

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace was not the victim of a racist hate crime, according to the FBI. It said the noose found in the garage stall assigned to the circuit’s...

Now they're coming for Jesus

The movement bent on erasing all depictions of real and fictional folks, from Teddy Roosevelt and Christopher Columbus to Aunt Jemima, doesn’t go far enough for some. Pumped by the...

NJ family found dead in backyard pool died from drowning

The three family members found dead in the backyard pool of their recently purchased New Jersey home drowned, local officials said Tuesday. Authorities had been investigating whether Bharat Patel, 62,...

Twitter strikes again, censuring Trump tweet

The move comes after the social media giant began policing and censoring its most prolific user earlier this year, garnering backlash from both the president and free speech advocates.

De Blasio calls parents 'privileged' for mulling escape from city schools

Mayor de Blasio called parents who are thinking about removing their kids from troubled Department of Education-run schools "privileged" Tuesday -- and said those of lesser means will "stand and...

Woman arrested in arson of Atlanta Wendy's where Rayshard Brooks was killed

Natalie White, 29, was apprehended Tuesday in connection to the arson that burned down the fast-food chain's location during protests on Saturday, June 13.

Breaking down the Jets' volatile Jamal Adams situation

The contract standoff between Jamal Adams and the Jets reached a new level of ugliness last week, with the safety asking the team to give his agent permission to seek...

New Hampshire removes mental health questions from bar application

New Hampshire has removed questions about mental health history, diagnosis and treatment from its bar admission application. The state Supreme Court Committee on Character and Fitness said on June 19...

Fauci says he never told Trump to wear a mask

"I have not directly recommended to the president to wear a mask," Fauci said.

The not-so-deadly second spike and other commentary

Pandemic watch: About That Second Spike. . . With US coronavirus “infections up 15 percent in two weeks,” some see a “confirmation of the folly of reopening society far too soon,” notes...

Mel Gibson axed from 'Chicken Run' sequel following 'oven dodger' allegations

He voiced the main character in the 2000 stop-motion-animation flick.

Dedicated Indonesian teacher rethinks remote learning for offline pupils

MAGELANG, Indonesia - When the coronavirus pandemic forced his school on Indonesia’s Java island to shut, teacher Henrikus Suroto knew he could not rely on hosting online lessons for pupils...

Craig Carton could battle Michael Kay in complicated WFAN return scenario

It is easy to imagine a new afternoon sports radio ratings war pitting the current champ Michael Kay versus Craig Carton. It would be a worthy sequel to Kay-Mike Francesa....

Trump touts more than 200 miles of new border wall in Arizona visit

President Trump on Tuesday traveled to Arizona for a roundtable on border security and touted the completion of more than 200 miles of what he called an impenetrable “border wall...

National Enquirer publisher AMI lands deal to stay afloat

American Media Inc. lenders have thrown the cash-strapped owner of the National Enquirer, US Weekly and OK! a financial lifeline to help it survive a sales slump brought on by...

Cop claims 'tampon' was put in his coffee — Internet says 'no way'

An off-duty LAPD cop claims he found a "tampon" in his Starbucks Frappuccino, as his police union decried the act as a "disgusting assault" on law enforcement

Thai city mass sterilizes hungry monkeys wreaking havoc on locals

Wild macaques in the Thai city of Lopburi are being sterilized en masse in a bid to clampdown on the pesky primates -- who are terrorizing city residents due to...

New 'Cristoli virus' discovered in Paris using coronavirus technique

French scientists have discovered a new virus using the same technique that identified the coronavirus behind the COVID-19 pandemic. A 58-year-old Parisian woman who died of encephalitis at a hospital...

Bolton says it may have been 'mistake' not to confront Trump with criticisms

Former national security adviser John Bolton admitted that he may have made a mistake by failing to directly confront President Trump with what he considered inappropriate or illegal conduct, saying...

Rayshard Brooks' funeral is an 'all too familiar moment', says MLK's daughter Bernice King

“We really should not be here today,” the Rev. Bernice A. King, the youngest daughter of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., told grievers.

Vistaprint reportedly ships 'All Lives Matter' signs with BLM posters

A pair of Atlanta friends who ordered print-outs of Black Lives Matter posters were shocked when they found All Lives Matter prints tucked into their bundle, according to a new...

NY dad whose twin babies died in hot car pleads guilty, gets no jail time

Juan Rodriguez, 39, copped to two counts of counts of second-degree reckless endangerment, a misdemeanor, during a virtual hearing before Bronx Criminal Court Judge Jeffrey Rosenblueth.

Ballot screw-ups prevent voting in some NYC primary races

And they were worried about the pandemic’s effect on Primary Day . . . Major Board of Elections snafus shortchanged democracy in New York City on Tuesday when poll workers...

Why coronavirus vaccine may be stronger through nasal spray

As the global race to find a vaccine for the coronavirus heats up, researchers say immunizations may be more effective if delivered through a nasal spray as opposed to an...

NJ football star kicked off college team after using N-word on Snapchat

A star running back from Morristown, N.J., has been booted from the Cornell football team after he was recorded using a racial slur, The Post confirmed. Nate Panza, who was...

How a backyard swimming pool can become an electrical death trap

Electrified pools are a silent killer that can strike without the slightest warning, an electrician told The Post Tuesday -- as authorities in New Jersey investigated whether three family members...

WH says Cuomo 'alone to blame' for coronavirus nursing home death toll

“My statement regarding Governor Cuomo’s ridiculous comments attempting to shift blame and erase his direct responsibility for so many precious lives lost in New York,” Hogan Gidley said.

NYPD, FDNY appear to let illegal fireworks show play out, video shows

Brooklyn firefighters and cops simply stood around and watched as a massive illegal fireworks show lit up Crown Heights, a fed-up neighborhood resident told The Post.

Senate Intelligence Committee wants to make UFO reports public

WASHINGTON -- Lawmakers on the Senate Intelligence Committee want the American people to see the government's reports on UFOs, warning that not enough is known about the "potential threat," according...

CERN wants to build massive super-collider to unlock secrets about fabric of reality

When CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, built the Large Hadron Collider it was a monumental undertaking. The super-collider was unlike anything that had ever been built for the...

Trevor Bauer vs. Aubrey Huff is the baseball Twitter war no one needed

No one wins when Trevor Bauer and Aubrey Huff start flinging petty, expletive-laden insults at each other over social media. The war of words between the controversial duo -- both...

Restaurant worker quits over 'I can't breathe' blackened chicken wings

"I initially brushed it off as a mistake, but the owner came into the kitchen and mentioned the joke to the kitchen workers," Gonzalez told the outlet.

Bubba Wallace has heard 'simple-minded' conspiracy theories about noose incident

Where there is racism, there are baseless conspiracy theories. Following the discovery of a noose in the garage of Bubba Wallace — who helped spark the company's new policy to...

New York was 'explored' during narrowing NHL hub city search

The NHL is reportedly getting closer to selecting the two "hub cities" to host Phase 4, the start of the 24-team playoff tournament, of the league's 'Return-to-Play' plan. Las Vegas,...

How to turn your Google Home device into a portable speaker

Google Home is one of the most advanced smart assistant speakers on the market. Its booming audio quality, top-notch comprehension, and additional integrated services (like reading the news, playing your...

Get through your summer reading list faster with this speed reading training

It is thought that the average attention span is eight seconds. That means when it comes to reading long books, documents, and emails, it can be hard to retain the...

Igor Shesterkin expected to practice at Rangers' facility this week

New York Rangers rookie goaltender Igor Shesterkin traveled back to New York from Florida this past weekend as coronavirus cases soared in the Sunshine State over the last week, the...

Huge dead iguana found in freezer of gross Florida pizzeria

That wasn't well thawed out. A pizza joint in West Palm Beach, Fla., was temporarily shuttered last week after state inspectors found an 80-pound iguana stashed in the freezer, according...

UK terror suspect had been picked up by police hours before stabbings

The suspected terrorist who allegedly stabbed to death three people in a UK park had been picked up by a special police squad just hours before the weekend killing spree,...

Good Samaritan helps catch person who robbed off-duty cop, then dies

An off-duty cop was punched and robbed by a subway miscreant Tuesday morning, but it was a civilian good Samaritan who chased down the lowlife -- only to die of...

7.4-magnitude earthquake in Mexico leaves at least one dead

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake near the southern Mexico resort of Huatulco appeared to have killed at least one person Tuesday morning -- and created tremors that could be felt for miles,...

White House spokesman Hogan Gidley leaves for Trump campaign

WASHINGTON -- White House spokesman Hogan Gidley is departing the West Wing to become national press secretary for Trump's re-election campaign, officials confirmed Tuesday. Gidley, who served as junior and...

Florida deputy probed for claiming most people killed by cops 'deserved it'

A Florida sheriff’s deputy is being investigated for a Facebook post claiming that “most” people who die during encounters with police deserved it.

Alternate side parking rules get update for first time in decades

Mayor Bill de Blasio is making the biggest change to the city's dreadful parking situation in two decades -- allowing drivers to move their cars for alternate side parking just...

Noose found at another racetrack prompts hate crime investigation

A noose was found hanging from a tree at the Sonoma Raceway on Saturday, a day before NASCAR was rocked when one was discovered in Bubba Wallace’s garage at Talladega...

Peru indigenous leaders push quick Amazon protection vote, defying oil industry

LIMA - Peru’s indigenous leaders have been lobbying lawmakers to pass a bill to declare swathes of virgin Amazon rainforest off-limits to outsiders, but they fear opposition by the oil...

Detained migrant kids isolated and afraid amid coronavirus

HOUSTON — In the isolation wing of a U.S. detention center for immigrant families, a woman from El Salvador says her 8-year-old son asks her if they are going to...

Pompeo says Bolton was shut out of meetings because 'he was leaking'

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo zeroed in on John Bolton's credibility in recent interviews, describing the former national security adviser as someone who was routinely shut out of White House...

Researchers form international group to track lockdown impact on wildlife

The worldwide lockdown prompted by the coronavirus pandemic can provide us with valuable insights into how humans and wildlife interact, according to scientists. In an article published in Nature Ecology...

European Union may ban American tourists over coronavirus concerns

European Union countries desperate to revive their economies and reopen their borders to tourists may bar Americans from entering because US efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic have not stopped...

'Monster' heard on video feed during House coronavirus hearing

A House committee hearing on the coronavirus pandemic turned heads Tuesday when a "monster" surfaced on a video conference line. The mysterious, ominous noise appeared to be linked to the...

Chonky cat was about to be put down — until the vet rescued her

Pitoe, a four-year-old cat with a crooked spine, was almost euthanized as as a kitten, but after being adopted by her veterinarian, she now lives the carefree life that all...

Sahara dust blankets Caribbean, air quality hazardous

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A vast cloud of Sahara dust is blanketing the Caribbean as it heads to the US with a size and concentration that experts say hasn’t...

Judge compares 'bomb throwing' lawyers to Weather Underground radicals

A federal appeals court judge on Tuesday compared the two lawyers accused of tossing a Molotov cocktail into an empty cop car to Weather Underground radicals who accidentally blew up...

Mel Gibson responds to Winona Ryder's Jewish 'oven dodger' accusations

"She lied about it over a decade ago ... and she’s lying about it now."

Man dies after relatives unplug ventilator for air conditioner unit

The relatives of a suspected COVID-19 patient in India allegedly unplugged his ventilator to use an air conditioner at a sweltering hospital, killing him, according to reports.

Texas children's hospital admits adult patients as coronavirus surges

A Texas children's hospital is admitting adult patients as coronavirus cases surge throughout the state, according to a report. Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston will offer beds to adult patients...

A lot of Americans have broken quarantine for a booty call

Three in 10 Americans have broken quarantine to have sex, according to new research. The survey asked 2,000 Americans about their sex lives in lockdown — due to the COVID-19...

Oregon county issues face mask order that exempts nonwhite people

Lincoln County, Oregon, has exempted nonwhite people from a new order requiring that face coverings be worn in public -- to prevent racial profiling. Health officials announced last week residents...

DC teen charged with four murders, including pregnant woman

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for murdering four people in Washington, DC -- including a pregnant woman who was used as a "human shield" by an intended target, according...

Fireworks retailers see massive jump in sales as they rock NYC streets

Fireworks sellers outside of New York City are seeing “an exponential increase in business” as the explosives continue to rock Big Apple streets each night and cause an unprecedented amount...

Arizona sees highest number of coronavirus cases in single-day record

State health officials said it had added another 3,591 COVID19 cases -- a new single-day record, AZ Big Media reported.

Bolton reveals what Trump and Kim talked about during historic summit

President Trump and Kim Jong Un gabbed about Dennis Rodman and golf during the historic Singapore summit two years ago, according to John Bolton's new tell-all book. The former national...

Paige Spiranac posts 'nasty' proof of run-in with boozy college roommate

Paige Spiranac prefers to pack a punch on social media. While discussing the difficulty levels of sports during Monday's episode of her "Playing A Round" podcast, Spiranac spoke about boxing...

Defiant Tom Brady continues to take coronavirus risks

Tom Brady has gone from defying age to defying common sense. Despite Florida recently surging past 100,000 coronavirus cases — including at least two Buccaneers players and one assistant coach —...

Meet 7 emerging comics keeping the laughs going during the pandemic

Here are seven emerging comedians to watch.

Mason Disick makes appearance in viral star Addison Rae's TikTok

Looks like the Kardashians are pivoting to TikTok fame.

Activists tried to set up cop-free 'BHAZ' outside White House

WASHINGTON — Welcome to Anarchy, DC. This is what it looked like as protesters in the capital tried unsuccessfully to create an anarchic, cop-free zone outside the White House on...

One city's bars, eateries voluntarily close amid coronavirus spike

The move also comes just days after Gov. Ron DeSantis called for increased enforcement at bars and restaurants not adhering to social-distancing guidelines and a 50% capacity cap.

Gold prices highest since 2012 as US dollar stumbles

Gold prices surged to their highest since October 2012 on Tuesday, driven by a weakness in the US dollar and widespread monetary stimulus packages by central banks as a jump...

Los Angeles installs thermal cameras at airport to detect feverish travelers

Play it cool, LAX travelers: You’re on thermal camera. Beginning on June 23, Los Angeles International Airport will be utilizing thermal camera technology at two key points within the Tom...

Toddler takes entire box of cookies when offered just one

This toddler is a cookie monster. When 2-year-old Everleigh was offered a chocolate-chip treat by her dad in Hamilton, Ohio, the clever girl instead grabbed the entire container of cookies....

Ex-Patriots coach anticipates 'growing pains' for Tom Brady successor

Former Patriots offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia thinks Jarrett Stidham could be the real deal, but expects there will be some "growing pains" as the team adapts to a world...

Governors Ball to replay sets from past festivals on YouTube

On Thursday’s bill is Travis Scott and the Black Keys, while Friday's lineup includes Post Malone and Major Lazer.

'Gone With The Wind' returning to HBO Max 'very soon'

A WarnerMedia confirmed that "Gone With the Wind" will be back on HBO Max “very soon” with added historical context.

Tory Burch fired employee for trying to balance work with motherhood: lawsuit

An ex-employee at fashion company Tory Burch says she was hired when she was over 7-months pregnant -- then fired for trying to keep a healthy work life balance and...

Amish teen vanished after going to church service

Pennsylvania authorities are searching for an Amish teen who vanished after attending Sunday church services, reports said. Linda Stoltzfoos, 18, never returned to her family's home in the rural village...

North Korea reportedly threatens 'new round of the Korean War' to end US

North Korea's embassy in Moscow has threatened to use its nation's nuclear weapons against the United States in what they claim would be "a particularly sensational event."

Gov. Cuomo blames sick nursing home staffers for infecting residents

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday blamed sick nursing home staffers for infecting residents at the facilities -- and doubled down on a controversial state order barring the facilities from turning...

Amazon signs lease for NYC's biggest-ever warehouse: report

Amazon has signed a lease for a 1-million-square-foot warehouse in Queens, its biggest-ever in New York City, according to a report. The deal will see Amazon knock down a former...

US honeybees are doing better after bad year

American honeybee colonies have bounced back after a bad year, the annual beekeeping survey finds. Beekeepers only lost 22.2 percent of their colonies this past winter, from Oct. 1 to...

NBA teams pushing for free-agent All-Star ahead of restart

DeMarcus Cousins isn't going to Disney World -- not yet, anyway. Cousins' agent, Jeff Schwartz, told the Los Angeles Times that his client -- who hasn't played since tearing his...

European Union eyes tariffs on American coal, farm goods over trade dispute

The European Union wants to slap tariffs on American industries that are politically near and dear to President Trump and congressional Republicans this election year, a new report says. The...

World Series winner will still be a deserved champion: Sherman

If somehow the entire 60-game regular season and playoffs are completed this year, you know what I am going to call the team that wins the final contest of this...

Minions ensure movie fans are social distancing as cinemas reopen in France

PARIS - French movie fans ventured back into cinemas on Monday for the first time since the COVID-19 lockdown, helped by a new safety feature: minions placed at intervals in...

'Jurassic Park' tops weekend box office, 27 years after original release

Steven Spielberg’s 1993 movie "Jurassic Park" was No. 1 for the fourth time in its release history this past weekend.

Shaun King's calls to remove white Jesus statues leads to ridicule, outrage, threats

"If your religion requires Jesus to be a blonde haired blue eyed Jesus, then your religion is not Christianity, but white supremacy," King tweeted. 

Trump says 'I don't kid' about coronavirus testing, Fauci affirms no slowdown

WASHINGTON — President Trump on Tuesday addressed remarks he made during an Oklahoma rally about directing staff to slow down COVID-19 testing — telling reporters he wasn't joking while affirming...

Fireworks show torments Brooklyn as protesters demand City Hall crackdown

Someone set off an elaborate late-night fireworks show on a Brooklyn street — just as scores of drivers fed up with the illegal pyrotechnics honked their horns outside Gracie Mansion...

De Blasio backs NYPD chief of department against criticism of response to protests

Mayor Bill de Blasio picked sides with NYPD Chief of Department Terence Monahan Tuesday over criticism of his handling of past protests, praising the long-time officer for taking a knee...

Johnson & Johnson damages cut in half in talcum powder cancer suit

A Missouri appeals court on Tuesday reduced a damages award against Johnson & Johnson to about $2.12 billion from $4.69 billion in a case brought by 22 women who blamed...

This man's ordeal is why you should never 'hold it in'

Urine trouble.

Woman tells BLM supporter, 'I will teach my grandkids to hate you all'

A Missouri woman draped in a Confederate flag told a Black Lives Matter supporter she intended to pass on her bigotry to her grandchildren, vile video shows. Kathy Bennett, of...

Pro softball team's anthem tweet causes player mutiny

When major sports return to the US, there will no doubt be a greater number of players kneeling during the national anthem in response to the Black Lives Matter movement....

College removing former MLB owner's name from stadium over racist remarks

Marge Schott is the latest baseball figure to have a racist legacy catch up to her. The University of Cincinnati announced Tuesday that it had voted to remove the former...

Over 8.7 million coronavirus cases in US went undetected in March: study

The number of coronavirus cases in the US during March may have been 80 times greater than original estimates -- amounting to over 8.7 million new cases that health officials...

Accused killer of suspected sex trafficker freed on bail

A Milwaukee woman facing life in prison for murdering her alleged sex trafficker was released from jail as she awaits trial, an advocacy group said.

Landon Donovan's World Cup goal remembered a decade later: 'I really blacked out'

It wasn’t supposed to come to this. A US team glittering with stars was now staring down the barrel of its World Cup. Technically-gifted players like Landon Donovan and Clint...

Florida inmate allegedly beaten to death by corrections officer

Christopher Howell, 51, was in his cell and cuffed on Thursday when he allegedly refused a command at the Lake Correctional Institution in Orlando, according to the Miami Herald.

Church claiming to have coronavirus-killing tech set to host Trump

"You can know when you come here you'll be safe and protected," claims a church pastor.

Rayshard Brooks' funeral to be held in Atlanta

Rayshard Brooks, the black man who was killed by a police officer outside an Atlanta Wendy's, will be laid to rest Tuesday during a private funeral service with his family...

Widow donates kidney to same man saved by her husband's organs 16 years ago

Terri Herrington was determined to keep her late husband's legacy alive.

Five people shot during Brooklyn vigil as gun violence surges

Police said the victims were attending a vigil, but had no further details on the gathering or what led up to the shooting. A total of 11 shootings, with 17...

Groupon offered fireworks deal as cities saw increase in pyrotechnics

Groupon was offering discount fireworks as cities across the country complained of being tormented by incessant lights displays, according to a report. Phantom Fireworks, an Ohio-based company with outposts across...

Neanderthal genome sequenced, shedding new light on our prehistoric cousins

Researchers in Germany have sequenced the genome of a Neanderthal female who lived up to 80,000 years ago. High-quality genome sequencing has only been performed on the remains of two...

Dr. Fauci has some bad news about a coronavirus vaccine

White House coronavirus task force member Dr. Anthony Fauci says a vaccine that ends the coronavirus pandemic “might take some time" — though at best it could come later this year. The...

Army developing drones that can change shape mid-flight

US Army researchers are developing drones that can change shape in mid-flight. Experts from the Army’s Research Laboratory presented their work on a new tool to develop the small shape-shifting...

National Suicide Prevention hotline number is changing to 988

The FCC wants the 24/7 hotline to carry the same ease as 911.

Mike Francesa trashes 'miserable' Jamal Adams after Jets trade request

Mike Francesa blasted Jamal Adams on Monday, saying the All-Pro safety who has publicly asked for a trade, isn’t a “great player” who makes “life miserable” for the Jets. The...

Disneyland unions push back against reopening amid pandemic

Unions representing Disneyland workers are pushing back on plans to reopen the theme park next month as cases of coronavirus surge across the country.

Rival snaps at Novak Djokovic over coronavirus, shirtless partying video

Tennis has turned upside down. The world's top player, Novak Djokovic, is setting back the sport. The ATP's long-running headache, Nick Kyrgios, is the voice of responsibility. Djokovic, who became...

De Blasio says NYC will crack down on illegal firework activity

The city will begin cracking down on illegal firework activity that has ramped up in recent weeks -- but pyromaniacs themselves won't be targeted because it's "not a good use...

Black hole bounty captured at center of Milky Way galaxy in NASA image

Astronomers have found evidence for thousands of black holes near the center of the Milky Way galaxy using data from NASA's Chandray X-ray Observatory. According to NASA, this bounty of...

Women find single men with cats less dateable than those with dogs

Sorry, cat lovers, you’re on your own. A new study suggests that single men with cats may have more trouble attracting women than other men. Apparently, the same cannot be...

Professor put on leave after asking student to 'Anglicize' her name

A professor at a California community college has been placed on administrative leave after asking a Vietnamese-American freshman to "Anglicize" her name because it sounds like an “insult in English,”...

Top tech leaders slam Trump's move to suspend immigrant visas

Tesla's Elon Musk, Apple's Tim Cook and Google's Sundar Pichai slammed President Trump's move to suspend an immigrant visa program.

Craig Carton released early from prison with a WFAN return realistic

Former WFAN radio host Craig Carton was released from federal prison on Tuesday morning, The Post has learned. Carton, 51, will either enter home confinement or a halfway house to...

Why you're hearing more fireworks than usual

Theories over the inordinate amount of firework activity in New York City and beyond are blowing up on the internet — ranging from bored kids to a decrease in enforcement...

Ben & Jerry's CEO says Facebook ad boycott doesn't go far enough

The boss of Ben & Jerry's says the ice cream slinger is considering joining a growing Facebook ads boycott, but thinks it doesn't go far enough. Facebook's failure to police...

Barcelona opera house fills seats with plants for first concert since lockdown

BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona’s Gran Teatre del Liceu opera house reopened Monday and performed its first concert since the coronavirus lockdown — to an audience that didn’t have to worry...

Cornerback seems like perfect fit after Jets pounced to sign him

As the Jets get close to training camp, I am examining the roster and giving you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on the list,...

South Korea denounces John Bolton's account of Trump-Kim summit

South Korea is denouncing former US national security adviser John Bolton over what it calls his distorted recollection of events in his new tell-all memoir. In a statement released Monday,...

Macy's Fourth of July fireworks will take place over three nights in NYC

There will be July 4 fireworks in the Big Apple -- just not the way New Yorkers are used to them. The Macy's Fourth of July fireworks show will be...

Two men part of 'Seven Deadly Sins' club accused of killing 7 people

Two men belonging to a club named "Seven Deadly Sins" are accused of killing seven people found dead in an Alabama home set on fire, authorities said. John Michael Legg,...

Hundreds support police during Long Island 'Back the Blue' rally

The throng of up to 500 people, most of whom did not wear face masks, lined Route 347 in Port Jefferson, near the site of a Black Lives Matter protest...

Restaurant changes name from Savage citing 'troubled history' with term

A restaurant is shifting over into a new era. An eatery in Missouri is changing its name from Savage to SHIFT, citing the “troubled history” behind its former moniker. On...

Sloth bear mauls two people in this ‘grizzly’ attack

When sloth bears attack! At Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in Tirunelveli, India, a sloth bear mauled a group of forest officials as they released the animal back into the wild....

Regina King says ‘Watchmen’ Season 2 might not happen

Despite the rave reviews and a career-best role, Regina King isn’t sure if she’ll return to playing the masked police detective Sister Night on HBO’s “Watchmen.” In an interview for...

Starbucks adds Impossible Foods breakfast sandwich to menu

The java giant added a sausage egg and cheese sandwich on Tuesday that uses a plant-based sausage patty from Impossible Foods.

Tina Fey, Lin-Manuel Miranda among stars to join NYC's virtual graduation

Big Apple celebrities including comedian Tina Fey, "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, rapper Pitbull and actor Kenan Thompson will star as special guests at the city's virtual high school graduation on...

Winona Ryder claims Mel Gibson asked her if she was a Jewish 'oven dodger'

It's not the first time Gibson's been accused of making anti-Semitic remarks.

The unusual pep talk behind drunk Yankees perfect game

The Yankees set an MLB record with 125 wins, including playoffs, during their 1998 championship season. None was more memorable than May 18. It was in front of a Yankee...

Trump threatens 'serious force' against DC 'Autonomous Zone'

President Trump on Tuesday said efforts by protesters to create an "Autonomous Zone" in the capital will be "met with serious force." "There will never be an 'Autonomous Zone' in...

Restaurant manager cites dress code while denying service to black family

A Baltimore restaurant manager turned away a black woman and her son due to the boy’s outfit – despite a white child nearby dressed in similar athletic wear who was...

Disturbing video showing cops pepper-spraying double amputee causes uproar

A disturbing video has emerged of a double amputee being pepper-sprayed by police during a protest in Columbus, Ohio -- and left crawling on the ground after they appear to...

Handicapping the NFL's four intriguing quarterback battles

One of the most intriguing and compelling storylines of every new NFL season centers around quarterback battles. The vast majority of teams have clear-cut starters at the most important position...

Bryce Harper has more to celebrate than baseball's likely return

The Harpers are adding another member to their team.

Texas Gov. Abbott: Coronavirus spreading at 'unacceptable rate'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said this week that the coronavirus is spreading there “at an unacceptable rate” -- but a full shut down “will always be the last option” for...

Dr. Anthony Fauci will be the subject of a new HBO Max show

He's getting the Malcolm Gladwell treatment.

Woman found dead at neighbor's home after husband says he was kidnapped

A Florida woman whose husband claimed he was kidnapped was found dead in a neighbor's home, according to reports. Amber Gaddis, 30, was discovered dead early Saturday when a trail...

Lin-Manuel Miranda: I 'literally gave two f--ks' for 'Hamilton' PG-13 rating

The composer said he's scrapping two of the musical's three F-bombs.

New study says summer sun can kill coronavirus in 34 minutes

The strong summer sun is capable of wiping out 90 percent or more of coronavirus living on surfaces in just 34 minutes, a new study has found. Scientists suggest that...

New details revealed in family of three's swimming pool death

The family of three found dead in a pool at the back of their New Jersey home may have been electrocuted, their neighbors fear. An electrician's truck was spotted Monday...

Trump tells feds to arrest anyone vandalizing, taking down monuments

President Trump has ordered a crackdown on anyone caught vandalizing or tearing down monuments amid a wave of Confederate and other statues being toppled by people protesting racial injustice. The...

Pompeo calls on China to release two Canadians charged with espionage

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on Communist China to release two Canadians who were formally charged with espionage. "These charges are politically motivated and completely groundless," Pompeo said in...

What Adam Fox and Tony DeAngelo's similarities mean for Rangers' future

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...

Ex-Wirecard CEO Markus Braun arrested amid $2.1 billion accounting scandal

German authorities arrested former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun days after he left the payments company amid a $2.1 billion accounting scandal. Munich prosecutors accused Braun of using bogus income from...

Beastie Boys finally reunite with original producer Rick Rubin after 20 years

They joined doc director Spike Jonze on Rubin's 'Broken Records' podcast.

Pennsylvania mom charged as getaway driver in son's armed robbery

A Pennsylvania mom admitted that she was her son's getaway driver after he allegedly held up a tobacco shop at gunpoint, state police said. Lori Ann McHenry, 52, of Muncy,...

Novak Djokovic, wife have coronavirus after ill-conceived tennis event

Amid public backlash for hosting the controversial Adria Tour and reckless partying in the middle of a pandemic, Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic and his wife, Jelena, have tested positive...

Newborn triplets in Mexico all test positive for coronavirus

In what is believed to be an unprecedented case, newborn triplets in Mexico have tested positive for COVID-19 – and experts are investigating whether they were infected from the mother’s...

Trump says China trade deal 'fully intact' after Navarro claims it's over

President Trump said his landmark trade deal with China was still in place after a top White House aide suggested it would be scrapped. "The China Trade Deal is fully...

‘Chicken Run’ sequel to hit Netflix 20 years after original was released

It became the highest-grossing stop-motion animation film of all-time when it premiered in 2000.

Hollywood producer charged with raping four women

A Hollywood producer was busted this week on multiple charges of drugging, kidnapping and raping four women -- including two over the same 48-period, authorities have announced. David Guillod, 53,...

Trump backs second 'very generous' coronavirus stimulus package

President Trump said he supported the idea of giving Americans a “very generous” second round of financial aid to counter the effect of the shutdowns amid the coronavirus pandemic, according...

Shots fired at off-duty NYPD officer in the Bronx

A masked gunman opened fire at an off-duty NYPD officer who walked past him and his pals early Tuesday in the Bronx, cops said.

Atlanta cop charged in Rayshard Brooks' death says 'truth will come out'

Devin Brosnan, the Atlanta cop charged in Rayshard Brooks’ death, expressed his horror after watching the viral video of George Floyd’s “heartbreaking” final moments — and said he never expected...

Dress zipper hack is perfect for single women

Ladies, this zipper hack has your back. A woman in Braintree, England, found a handy way to zip up a dress without an extra set of hands: Use a lanyard....

Pitcher's all-time day would stand forever with universal DH looming

Walking in from the bullpen at Riverfront Stadium that muggy Wednesday evening, Rick Wise knew he was in for some trouble. He’d been fighting the flu for days. In his...

The Giants' coronavirus safety is in good hands

He was one of 20 black students chosen to integrate an all-white middle school in Wilson, N.C., because if young Ronnie Barnes, so good and bright and tough on the...

Louisville will only have one polling place open for today's election

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — With only one polling place designated for Louisville on Tuesday, voters who didn't cast mail-in ballots or show up early could face long lines in Kentucky's primary...

Joe Biden asks Rep. Karen Bass to undergo VP vetting process

The Democratic Party’s veepstakes has a new contender. Joe Biden's campaign is vetting congresswoman Karen Bass, the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, as a candidate to be his running...

This state is trying to change its name over slavery connotations

What's in a name? For the state of Rhode Island, years of acrimony over an official designation with connotations of slavery. But change is brewing in the union's smallest state,...

Honk if you're ornery: NYers fed up with fireworks protest outside Gracie Mansion

Scores of drivers honked their car horns near Gracie Mansion Monday night to disrupt the mayor's slumber in protest of the recent uptick in illegal fireworks shooting off across the...

Police looking for woman who allegedly coughed on baby in California

Police on Monday announced they are looking for a woman who appeared to purposely cough on a 1-year-old at a restaurant in California amid the coronavirus pandemic. Surveillance video of the...

University of Michigan to withdraw from hosting 2020 presidential debate

The University of Michigan will withdraw from hosting one of the 2020 presidential debates this fall, a report said Monday. The university was scheduled to host the second of three...

California can’t require cancer label for weed killer Roundup, judge rules

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California can’t require a cancer warning label on Roundup, the world’s most widely used weed-killer, a federal judge ruled Monday. U.S. District Judge William Shubb issued a...

Why the layoff comes with added boost to Islanders' title chances

As the Islanders embark on their third week of voluntary small-group workouts and begin to envision the full-strength team they could take to the NHL’s 24-team tournament, there’s still a...

Fifteen killed in brutal attack on indigenous village in Mexico

MEXICO CITY - Assailants killed 15 inhabitants of an indigenous village in southern Mexico that has been plagued by local disputes, authorities said on Monday, in one of the most...

House judiciary panel intends to subpoena Attorney General Barr

WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee intends to subpoena Attorney General William Barr to testify about the firing of a federal prosecutor whose office had been investigating...

Queens man wielding samurai sword dies after being tased by cops

A man who had been wielding a samurai sword died Sunday night after he was tased by police officers at his Queens home, the NYPD said. Police were called to...