June 25, 2020
7 dead, 3 injured when car fleeing Texas Border Patrol crashes
Seven people were killed and three injured when a car they were traveling in crashed while being pursued by Border Patrol in Texas early Thursday morning, authorities said. The fatal...
Connecticut officials unveil plans to reopen schools in fall
Connecticut officials on Thursday unveiled plans to have students in grades K-12 return to their classrooms this fall, but with safety measures that range from mandatory face masks for students...
Special prosecutor will probe 2019 death of Elijah McClain in police custody
Colorado officials on Thursday reopened an investigation into the case of an unarmed black man who died after being placed in a chokehold by police who stopped him because he...
Layoff hasn't removed all Yankees injury questions
When spring training was knocked out by the coronavirus on March 12, the Yankees were the favorites to win the AL title despite knowing they would start the season with...
LA Times faces backlash over handling of race issues
Racial tensions are boiling over at the Los Angeles Times, which held a nearly five-hour town hall on Wednesday to address a “crisis” over the paper’s diversity practices. The emotional...
New Jersey prepares to oust officer seen mocking death of George Floyd
New Jersey’s Department of Corrections has started the process to oust one of its officers who was among a group of white men that mocked the death of George Floyd...
State Department says threat of terrorism from white supremacists 'on the rise'
The threat of racially and ethnically motivated terrorism from white supremacists is “on the rise and spreading geographically” across the country and world, according to a new State Department report....
Suraj Patel files lawsuit in 12th District ballot battle with Rep. Carolyn Maloney
The vote-counting to decide the nail-biting Democratic primary for the 12th Congressional District pitting insurgent Suraj Patel against veteran Rep. Carolyn Maloney is already in court. In a pre-emptive strike,...
One dead and three injured in Bridgeport, Connecticut shooting
One person is reported dead and three others were injured in a shooting that broke out in Bridgeport, Connecticut on Thursday evening. The Bridgeport Police Department has called on neighboring...
How Rangers could net top pick in confusing NHL draft lottery
By the time Friday night’s NHL draft lottery drawing is complete, we’ll know whether the Rangers have a chance to pull off the first-overall pick/Stanley Cup championship daily double; whether...
Man who spent year in jail on false charges rescues cop from burning car
A Pennsylvania man who was once falsely accused of pointing a gun at a cop recently saved an officer from a burning car, according to a report. Daylan McLee --...
Knicks claim one guard and waive another
The first transaction of the Leon Rose era is in the books. The Knicks claimed former Auburn star and two-way guard Jared Harper on waivers from the Suns and waived...
More protesters are joining the occupation at City Hall Park
The occupation of City Hall Park by activists has been growing — as 400 demonstrators slept there overnight Wednesday into Thursday, organizers said. That’s roughly four times the number of...
Tribune Publishing staff rattled by Alden’s pending power
Newsrooms across the Tribune Publishing newspaper empire are growing anxious as the standstill agreement that has kept cost-slashing hedge fund Alden Global Capital from increasing its stock holdings gets set...
The NYPD's top cop says the criminal justice system is 'imploding'
The city’s top cop said the criminal justice system is “imploding” as he highlighted a rise in shootings and killings on the city’s streets and slammed pols for refusing to...
Man accused of fatally shooting 7-year-old girl three hours after jail release
A North Carolina man was arrested for allegedly fatally shooting a 7-year-old girl on Tuesday three hours after he was released from jail. Shaquille Marshon Francis, 26, is accused of...
Tom Brady channels ex-president in coronavirus message
Despite a rise of coronavirus cases in Florida, Tom Brady isn't backing down from holding workouts with his Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammates. And during a Thursday workout, he even channeled...
Bill de Blasio's bogus layoff threat
Mayor Bill de Blasio is threatening to pink-slip 22,000 city employees if the feds or state don’t send him cash soon, but the schnook can’t even blackmail properly. De Blasio...
Verizon joins in on Facebook ad boycott
A Facebook ad boycott gathered more steam on Thursday, when telecom giant Verizon said it would pull ads in July over criticisms of the social media giant's failure to monitor...
Golfer's brilliance shifts Travelers talk away from coronavirus
CROMWELL, Conn. — Marc Leishman called TPC River Highlands “as gettable as I’ve ever seen this place.’’ Well, Mackenzie Hughes went out and got it in Thursday’s opening round of...
7-year-old girl grazed by bullet in Harlem, gunman still on loose
A 7-year-old girl was grazed by a bullet and a 19-year-old was shot in the leg on Thursday when a fight broke out in Harlem, cops said. The gunfire rang...
NYC man arrested carrying a grenade launcher in the Bronx
A man was arrested while walking through the Bronx on Thursday while carrying a grenade launcher and wearing a bulletproof vest, sources said. Edison Cruz was walking near Andrews Avenue...
House Democrats pass police reform bill that will likely be blocked by Senate
House Democrats approved a police reform bill Thursday in response to the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota — but Republicans said the vote was a PR stunt that wasted...
Andrew Cuomo's ridiculous order for out-of-staters to quarantine
Anyone coming to New York from a state with a spiking coronavirus infection rate is required to voluntarily self-quarantine — and mandatory “volunteering” is only the most obvious absurdity here....
New York's messy primary shows November could be national vote-count nightmare
New York’s primary Tuesday was plagued with more errors than usual — and it presages a national mess in November. Some 1.7 million voters requested absentee ballots — including 750,000...
Amazon renames Seattle's NHL stadium 'Climate Pledge Arena'
Seattle will soon have the greenest ice in the NHL. Amazon has secured the naming rights to the stadium that will host the city's future hockey franchise and has renamed...
Send coronavirus relief to all schools — not just public ones
With a second round of CARES Act funding on the line, it’s time for Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, as well as New York’s 27 House members, to step...
CDC adds 3 new COVID-19 symptoms to list
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) appears to have recently added three new symptoms of the novel coronavirus to its ongoing list. Congestion or runny nose, nausea, and...
Face coverings are now mandatory at Las Vegas casinos
They're not gambling on safety any longer. Nevada will now require face coverings outside and in all indoor spaces where people convene — including casinos, officials announced Thursday. The order,...
Let the city vote on Teddy Roosevelt
The board of directors of the Museum of Natural History, who I imagine run the ideological gamut from super-woke to ultra-woke, have resolved to remove the statue of President Theodore...
Getting realistic about the coronavirus death rate
With coronavirus infections rising again across the nation, the question of just how lethal the virus is has become more crucial than ever. Early in the epidemic, public-health experts feared...
What Artemi Panarin's declaration means for Rangers
There's lots to discuss on a brand new episode of the "Up In The Blue Seats" podcast with Rangers great Ron Duguay, including some breaking news during the show. Ron...
Mets sign top draft pick, plus compensatory selection
The Mets locked up two of their top three picks in this year’s draft on Thursday, including their first-round selection. Pete Crow-Armstrong, an outfielder from Harvard-Westlake High in Los Angeles,...
26 Trinitarios gang members indicted for violent stabbings at Rikers Island
More than two-dozen accused Trinitarios gang members were indicted Thursday for a host of stabbings on Rikers Island. The 24 defendants include two alleged leaders who ran the group behind...
Biden leads in key battleground states, Fox News poll shows
WASHINGTON -- Joe Biden continues to lead President Trump in the traditionally ruby red states of Texas, Georgia, North Carolina and Florida, a new Fox News poll has found. The...
MTA worker allegedly called woman a 'Cuomo c--t' when asked to wear a mask
The unidentified man also insulted Gov. Andrew Cuomo -- who in April signed an executive order mandating masks in public -- during the alleged incident, according to an account posted...
Property tax 'loansharking' will cause middle class to flee NYC, lawmakers say
Several city lawmakers revolted during a routine meeting Thursday -- refusing to support bills that would hit property owners with interest rates on late tax payments of up to 18...
Zoo featured in 'Tiger King' probed for animal negligence
G.W. Zoo is under investigation for animal negligence.
Hospice sales reps accused of sneaking into hospitals, nursing homes amid coronavirus
A Florida hospice chain prodded its sales reps to sneak into hospitals and nursing homes in search of terminally ill patients at the height of the coronavirus pandemic — even...
Go figure: 'My Little Pony' is popular with Nazis
How did a colorful cartoon for kids become linked to white supremacy?
NYC Elections director to pay $2,500 fine over posh hotel stay
As if all the Primary Day snafus weren't bad enough. New York City Board of Elections Executive Director Michael Ryan has agreed to pay a $2,500 fine for taking an...
52 first dates: With lockdown lifted, this woman tried to make up for lost time
Lockdown is over, so she's looking to lock it down.
Why Chinese drones used by US police are 'at risk'
The department's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency expressed its concern in a letter this week to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler.
Phil Mickelson ready to defy the odds at 50
CROMWELL, Conn. — He’s alive. For this week’s Travelers Championship. And for the U.S. Open in September at Winged Foot. Phil Mickelson’s playing career is not dead yet. Not after...
Lawmakers urge Cuomo to overhaul nursing home oversight amid coronavirus mess
A cadre of democratic state senators are urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo to enact a sweeping overhaul of nursing home oversight -- amid criticism that his administration’s COVID-19 policies contributed to...
Trump slams Seattle over CHOP protest zone, rips Biden's gaffes
President Trump ripped Seattle in an interview that will air Thursday night, again threatening “we’re going to go in there” if local authorities don’t crack down on protesters. “They don’t...
Trump says ‘crazy’ Dems 'tougher to deal with' than China, Russia, North Korea
President Trump on Thursday told a crowd in Wisconsin that the toughest adversary he deals with is not the rogue regimes of Russia or North Korea, but the "crazy" and...
Federal Reserve reins in bank spending on pandemic fears
The Federal Reserve is making life a little harder for Jamie Dimon and his fellow big bankers until it gets more clarity on just how painful the coronavirus pandemic will...
De Blasio and lawmakers in budget stalemate over NYPD cuts, layoffs
Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City Council are at a stalemate in budget negotiations -- just five days before a deal must be reached by law -- over $1...
Sports statues and awards indulge in revisionist history
To think that Mike Francesa begged Buddy Holly not to board that flight. What’s going on now — the indiscriminate often reckless and wanton destruction and wishful, cosmetic reconstruction of...
How Patton Oswalt helped turn his late wife's book into a true crime series
His wife wrote the book “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark."
This squatter turned Washington Square Park's iconic fountain into his own 'spiritual zone'
Matthew John Mishefski, 25, said he has been squatting at the drained New York landmark since May.
'Never use a chokehold': NYPD warns cops about new laws after first officer charged
The NYPD did not mince words Thursday warning cops that if they use chokeholds or restrict a person's breathing during an arrest they could face criminal charges — just hours...
Betsy DeVos steering more coronavirus aid to private schools
The policy has been contested by public school officials who say the funding should be shared based on the number of low-income students at local private schools rather than their...
Another NFL coach may kneel with players for anthem
The NFL insists it will support its players in protesting racial inequality and social justice. One head coach, Bill O’Brien of the Texans, has said he will take a knee...
NY water parks hung dry as owners question Cuomo why NJ, Conn. parks open
It’s a real splash in the face. New York water park owners say it's not fair that they can’t open for business anytime soon under the Cuomo administration’s coronavirus reopening...
Comptroller Stringer demands school reopening answers
The Department of Education gets an F for its planning ahead of the new school year, city Comptroller Scott Stringer said Thursday in a scathing letter to city officials.
Gregg Williams ready to be wowed by Jets lineman
Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams affectionately calls defensive coordinator Gregg Williams “Uncle Gregg” because the two share the same last name. Uncle Gregg is expecting big things from his nephew...
NY Republicans call on Letitia James to probe Cuomo's nursing home order
ALBANY -- House Republicans are turning up the heat on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s controversial coronavirus nursing home policy, calling on Democratic state Attorney General Letitia James to back an independent...
Diabetes drug combats some severe COVID-19 symptoms in women, study says
Appearing before Congress yesterday, Dr. Anthony Fauci testified that, in his view, there’s a possibility researchers will develop a coronavirus vaccine before the end of the year. Barring that, Fauci...
Coronavirus-tracking apps might be full of ransomware, report warns
New ransomware has popped up that may signal more malicious COVID-19 apps are coming. The "CryCryptor" app, distributed on two websites under the guise of an official COVID-19 tracing app...
Retired NYPD cop faces 25 years for shooting bystander in Queens restaurant dust-up
The former NYPD cop accused of shooting an innocent bystander during an argument in a Queens sushi restaurant has been arrested and faces up to 25 years in prison on...
Google continues to slowly give users more control over their own data
The words “Google” and “privacy” don’t exactly go hand in hand. It’s not that I don’t trust Google’s ideas or its ability to deliver. It’s the fact that these announcements...
Rayshard Brooks' 'girlfriend' out on bond in Wendy's arson case
The Atlanta woman charged with arson for allegedly torching a Wendy's fast-food restaurant after the police shooting death of Rayshard Brooks was released on a $10,000 bond Thursday.
Florida's new coronavirus cases soar for second straight day
The 5,004 cases of COVID-19 reported by the state's health department marked the second-highest single-day total since the pandemic began.
The looming China-America split and other commentary
From the left: The Looming China-America Split For years, China and the United States were in “a period of unconscious economic coupling,” but no more, observes The New York Times’...
Dozens of shots fired at unmarked police car in Michigan
Several people repeatedly shot at an unmarked police vehicle in Michigan during an ambush-style attack, according to a report. Cops in Grand Rapids were interviewing potential witnesses early Thursday, just...
Last summer's hottest dress is now this year's chicest mask
Now it's really everywhere.
Bonnaroo 2020 festival canceled due to, you guessed it, coronavirus
The Bonnaroo 2020 festival has been officially canceled.
Woman admits to stomping 5-year-old boy to death: cops
A South Dakota woman allegedly admitted to kicking and stomping a 5-year-old boy to death in a disturbing attack, according to police who arrested her. Julia Lee Carter, 21, first...
Back in the 'swing' of things: As Trump hits Wisconsin, Biden visits Pennsylvania
As President Trump hit battleground Wisconsin Thursday, his Democratic challenger Joe Biden hit the key swing state of Pennsylvania in the most active day of in-person campaigning by the two...
Vince offers up to 80 percent off sale clothes, accessories and more
Refreshing your summer wardrobe will be easy once you take a look at Vince's latest sale deals. Sale items are currently marked down as much as 80% off, including some...
Meet the knockout WAG behind boxing star Canelo Alvarez
Canelo Alvarez is one of the highest earning boxers around today, but his private life is shrouded by mystery. Not much is known about Fernanda Gomez, the girlfriend of the...
Surprise! Family party leads to coronavirus infections
A surprise birthday party turned into a nightmare for a Texas family -- with the gathering sparking a coronavirus cluster that has now infected 18 relatives, according to a report.
NYPD sergeants union picking up funeral tab for doorman who aided off-duty cop
The NYPD’s sergeants union will pay for the funeral of a doorman who helped catch a man accused of punching an off-duty policewoman in the face on a Manhattan subway...
Harley-Davidson laying off 140 workers in US
Harley-Davidson will cut 140 jobs in the US following its decision to adjust production volumes, a company representative told Reuters. The layoffs will affect 90 production workers at Harley's York...
Alien life may be lurking in Earth-like ocean on nearby Jupiter moon: NASA
NASA scientists have admitted that Jupiter's moon Europa could potentially support life. The team created a new model to show the moon is likely to have subsurface oceans under its...
Feds water down Volcker Rule restrictions
The Federal Reserve and four other regulatory agencies announced on Thursday that they have finalized a rule that will ease restrictions curtailing the ability of banks to make investments in...
Entire college basketball team quarantined because of coronavirus
Grand Canyon University's entire men’s basketball team has been instructed to quarantine after six people within the program tested positive for coronavirus, the school announced Wednesday. After four players and...
For-hire driver stabbed 11 times in the Bronx: police sources
A for-hire driver was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after he was stabbed 11 times early Thursday in the Bronx, police and police sources said. Police responded to...
Let me hold a benefit concert, with fans tested for COVID antibodies: James Dolan
At Madison Square Garden we have some tough choices to make. We have weathered the shutdown well. However, the future is cloudy and filled with doubt. Will the Knicks and...
Feds bust gang that smuggled drug-soaked comics, court papers into Rikers
The Bully Gang's founder, Moeleek “Moe Money” Harrell, 30, is currently in Rikers on a murder charge.
Sex addict claims female gamers caused him to mangle his ‘joystick’
Excessive gaming is known to damage one's joystick. A California sex addict is suing the video streaming platform Twitch for $25 million after claiming that the site's overabundance of "scantily...
William Barr agrees to House testimony amid subpoena spat with Nadler
Attorney General William Barr has agreed to testify before the House Judiciary Committee next month amid threats from Chairman Jerrold Nadler of subpoenas and a possible impeachment inquiry, his spokesperson...
Josh Groban and Katy Perry livestream weekend concerts
The shows must go on!
NYPD cop accused of using illegal chokehold released without bail
Officer David Afanador, 39, was cut loose at his arraignment in Queens criminal court after being arrested Thursday for attempted strangulation.
Virtual Pride 2020: NYC marches on with Janelle Monáe, Billy Porter and Dan Levy
#Pride2020 marks 50th anniversary of Christopher Street Liberation Day March on June 28, 1970.
Stephon Marbury blasts Knicks for hiring 'World Wide Wes'
The Knicks’ hiring of "World Wide Wes," aka William Wesley, was universally praised on Wednesday as a forward-thinking addition by new team president Leon Rose. One former Knick, however, is...
A 'chicken serial killer' is on the loose at Jay Cutler's farm
Jay Cutler has a lot of free time these days. Having recently split from reality star Kristin Cavallari after seven years of marriage, the former NFL QB has been spending...
US attorney Bianca Forde sues cops for wrongful arrest in NYC
A federal prosecutor was wrongfully arrested when cops slapped the cuffs on her for advising her boyfriend of his legal rights during a drunk-driving stop, a new lawsuit alleges.
Judge rejects suit seeking to block memoir by Trump's niece
A Queens judge on Thursday threw out a suit that sought to block publication of a tell-all memoir by President Trump's niece. Surrogate's Court Judge Peter Kelly ruled that the...
Coronavirus cases in US could be 10 times higher than estimates: CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that as many as 10 times more Americans may be infected with coronavirus than earlier estimates suggested — which means as...
Man charged in spat with Texas judge over face mask
A man is facing misdemeanor charges for smacking the business card out of the hand of a Texas judge during a dispute over a face mask -- which was mandated...
Artemi Panarin asks NHL players to boycott restart amid escrow issues
The full NHL Players Association membership will vote on a comprehensive Return to Play proposal that would include a collective bargaining agreement extension as well as coronavirus-related protocols for training...
MLB mound visits will look a lot different this season
In the 101-page operating manual for playing this season within a pandemic, MLB and the Players Association agreed that multiple players should not warm up on bullpen mounds next to...
Trump rips Carly Fiorina after she vows to vote for Joe Biden
President Trump on Thursday took a shot at one-time GOP presidential candidate Carly Fiorina after she said she could not support him in November and would vote for Joe Biden....
Texas pauses reopening amid surge in coronavirus cases
Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott on Thursday reversed course and put a stop to the reopening of the state's economy amid record numbers of new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations.
Fireworks noise could be deadly for some pets, vets warn
"The stress of fireworks right now is a lot on pets," said Dr. Natara Loose of The Neighborhood Vet in Brooklyn.
New Jersey's coronavirus death toll adds nearly 2,000 probable fatalities
“We’re not the only state which has been grappling with how best to draw a complete picture of COVID-19′s impacts,” Gov. Phil Murphy said.
Trudeau refuses to swap Huawei exec for detainees in China
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday rejected a call to swap an imprisoned Huawei Technologies executive for two citizens held by Beijing, saying such a move would set a...
Move to revise law shielding online companies draws bipartisan support
A congressional movement to revise a federal law that shields online companies from being sued over posts is picking up bipartisan support, according to a report. President Trump and other...
Biggest Sahara dust storm in 50 years hits the US
The massive Sahara dust cloud that caused air quality problems in the Caribbean hit the US for the first time Thursday, according to reports.
US economy shrank 5 percent in first quarter, more bad news ahead
The US economy shrank at a 5 percent rate in the first quarter and a vastly worse performance is expected in the current three-month period, when the coronavirus pandemic began...
'Mystery object' spotted by astronomers changes talk of black holes
Astronomers have spotted a mystery object that they say could be a black hole or a neutron star. Both black holes and neutron stars are the remains of dead stars....
Virtual BET Awards will be a political affair this year
Rep. Maxine Waters will be in attendance.
Is beating coronavirus as easy as gargling salt water? Scientists are on the case
Scientists are testing to see if gargling and flushing out your nose with salty water could be a simple treatment to help fight the coronavirus. A team at the University...
Trump rips de Blasio for plan to paint 'Black Lives Matter' by Trump Tower
President Trump ripped into Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday after The Post reported that Hizzoner plans to paint "Black Lives Matter" in the street in front of the Trump...
Vietnam rice farmers are planting at night to beat extreme heat
HANOI - Under a pitch-black night sky, a group of Vietnamese farmers planted rice this week in a paddy field on the outskirts of the capital Hanoi using head lamps...
Elise Stefanik secures Canadian exemption to Trump's immigration ban
WASHINGTON — Canadians will be exempt from President Trump's sweeping ban on foreign workers after New York Rep. Elise Stefanik lobbied the administration over the move, which would hamstring her...
NASCAR's photo of rope in Bubba Wallace's garage looks an awful lot like a noose
It certainly looks like a noose. NASCAR released a photo Thursday of the rope that set off a firestorm, first assumed to be a racist symbol, then determined to be...
'Don't be a sheep': Washington sheriff urges residents to defy mask order
A Washington state sheriff urged residents to defy Gov. Jay Inslee’s statewide mandate requiring people to wear masks in public — declaring, “Don’t be a sheep,” according to a report....
Coronavirus surge pushes one hospital to 'tipping point'
As Texas continues to see a spike in coronavirus cases, one facility reports that 97 percent of its ICU beds are now filled.
Hawaii quarantine rule will include pre-travel testing option beginning Aug. 1
Hawaii’s governor on Wednesday announced that the state’s 14-day quarantine requirement for out-of-state visitors amid the coronavirus outbreak will include a pre-travel testing option beginning Aug. 1. Gov. David Ige,...
NYPD precinct commander is quitting in protest
Richard Brea, a Bronx NYPD precinct commander, is quitting in protest of how the department is handling police reform, The Post has learned.
Oregon county revises face mask order exempting non-white people
Health officials recently announced that residents must wear face coverings where they may come within six feet of another individual who is not from the same household.
Strong June jobs report could kill new coronavirus stimulus checks
A second round of coronavirus relief for Americans impacted by the pandemic will hinge on next week's jobs report and early signs of an economic recovery, according to a new...
NASA video reveals what sunsets on other planets would look like
NASA has revealed a stunning simulation of what sunsets would look like on different planets and one of Saturn's moons. Planetary scientist Geronimo Villanueva from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center...
Barista refuses to serve 'Karen' who wouldn't wear mask, gets huge 'tip'
A Starbucks barista in San Diego who stood up to a “Karen” he refused to serve without a mask is now getting served himself – with more than $21,000 in...
Star-studded Roots Picnic goes virtual to feed your soul and spirit
Former first lady Michelle Obama will co-host.
Russia holding vote to let Putin hold power until 2036
Voting on the referendum began Thursday and polling sites will be open for seven days in an effort to avoid the crowds that would gather on a single day of...
Saharan dust cloud collides with Caribbean, nears US
The Saharan dust traveled 5,000 miles across the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico.
Splash Mountain to be redone with 'Princess and the Frog' theme after racial backlash
Disney is "almost there" with purging its racist history.
McConnell calls protesters who vandalized statues 'historically illiterate'
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday denounced protesters who vandalize statues as "common criminals" and "historically illiterate." The Kentucky Republican weighed in as President Trump prepares an executive order...
Shortened MLB season comes with a pitching quandary: Sherman
Pete Alonso hit his 20th homer on June 4, 2019, and Hyun-jin Ryu dropped his ERA to 1.35 and all 30 major league teams were in action, moving more than...
Unilever to drop terms like 'whitening' from products to be more inclusive
Consumer products giant Unilever said Thursday it is aiming for a “more inclusive vision of beauty” in its skin care products and will remove words such as “fair,” “whitening” and...
Dixie Chicks change name in response to Black Lives Matter movement
Call them the Chicks.
Dog steals dentures and shows off his dopey grin
This dog with dentures would make anyone smile. Watch as Milo, an 8-month-old Jack Russell-poodle mix, steals a pair of dentures from a woman's mother in Llandudno, Wales. The mischievous...
Sons of Confederate Veterans takes credit for 'Defund NASCAR' banner
A Tennessee-based group calling themselves the Sons of Confederate Veterans is taking responsibility for the “Defund NASCAR” banner that was flown over Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday. The sport banned the...
Boat battle: Pro-Trump, anti-Trump supporters to face off on NJ lake
A political naval battle could be taking shape on the waters of a New Jersey lake, with supporters and detractors of President Trump vowing to launch their boats in a...
Eiffel Tower reopens, ending 104-day coronavirus shutdown
PARIS — Marking another milestone in France’s recovery from coronavirus lockdown, the Eiffel Tower reopened to visitors Thursday after its longest-ever closure in peace time: 104 days. Tourists who are...
'Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga' review: A hilarious parody
“Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga” is the most enjoyable music industry parody since Christopher Guest’s folk satire “A Mighty Wind.”
Massive beehive stolen after it was removed from newly bought house
Not even the bees are safe. When a family in England bought a new house, they discovered too late that the chimney was infested with over 130,000 bees. Fortunately, a...
President Trump, Melania commemorate start of Korean War at veterans memorial
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump on Thursday participated in a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the Korean War Veterans Memorial to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the start of...
EasyJet apologizes for calling Italy region 'land of mafia and earthquakes'
The embattled company, whose CEO Johan Lundgren sent a letter of apology to Santelli, removed the offensive reference and promised to investigate how the ad originated.
Florida residents furious over 'devil's law' requiring face masks
Florida’s Palm Beach County made face masks mandatory this week amid a surge in coronavirus cases — prompting a furious response from residents, including one who rebuked county commissioners for...
North Korea says only option is to 'counter nuclear with nuclear' against US
North Korea claimed Thursday that, in the face of "hostile policy" by the US, it had no choice but to counter "nuclear with nuclear" -- an announcement that came on...
Malcolm Jenkins isn't on board with the NFL's coronavirus plan
The NFL is planning to play its season even as the novel coronavirus numbers increase nationwide. Not all players appear to be on board, however. Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins didn’t...
Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Probably people in the country where the first effective vaccine is developed. About a dozen different vaccines are in various...
Segway discontinuing its two-wheeled device
Segway is discontinuing its iconic two-wheeled transportation device, the company announced Thursday, putting an end to a nearly 20-year run as the device of choice for tour groups and mall...
Cops fired over racist threats, including a civil war to 'slaughter' black people
Three veteran North Carolina cops have been fired after they were recorded making racist threats — with one calling for a civil war to "start slaughtering them f---ing n---ers," according...
Dad charged in house fire that killed family used fire pit just feet away
Robert Scales, who said he was working at the time of the Feb. 5 blaze, admitted to starting a fire in a burn pit about six feet away from the...
Supreme Court rules some asylum seekers can be deported without hearing
The US Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the Trump administration can fast-track deportations of some asylum seekers without first holding a federal court hearing — a win for the...
Singer Jessie Ware feels the love for Donna Summer and NYC
"She just had this power and this femininity and flirtation."
Cows licking cat is an interspecies tongue bath
A herd of cows licking a cat was a head-turning sight on this farm outside Kiev, Ukraine. Sergey Vasilevich was surprised to see several affectionate dairy cows grooming a random...
Pierce Brosnan is relieved to not be singing in 'Eurovision'
Pierce Brosnan has had a touch-and-go relationship with music.
Congo announces end to second deadliest Ebola outbreak ever
BENI, Congo — Eastern Congo marked an official end Thursday to the second-deadliest Ebola outbreak in history, which killed 2,280 people over nearly two years, as armed rebels and community...
Pompeo blasts China's policy on lending to African nations
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ripped China’s policy on lending to African countries in a statement on last week’s China-Africa summit.
At least one Jets coach doesn't want to see Jamal Adams leave
Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams sounded optimistic Thursday that the team and star safety Jamal Adams can stay together this season. Adams has asked for a trade from the Jets,...
Paige VanZant made more money on 'Dancing with the Stars' than UFC
Paige VanZant's "Dancing with the Stars" experience has come and gone, but the 26-year-old fighter has not forgotten her paycheck four years later. Speaking recently to Ariel Helwani of ESPN,...
White Minneapolis residents won't call cops on homeless camp in park
A Minneapolis neighborhood has been overrun by a homeless encampment that's grown to as many as 300 people -- amid an agreement among progressive white residents to not call the...
Boston bans police from using facial recognition tech
Boston has banned police from using facial recognition technology, becoming the second-largest US community to do so. The city council unanimously voted on Wednesday to ban the controversial technology's use...
Uruguay and Paraguay achieve near-total victory over coronavirus
Uruguay and Paraguay have achieved a near-total victory against the coronavirus -- bucking a regional trend as Latin America becomes the new epicenter of the global pandemic, according to a...
Keyshawn Johnson lands ESPN gig with Trey Wingo, Mike Golic in limbo
Keyshawn Johnson is headed to mornings on ESPN Radio as part of a shake-up that could leave Mike Golic without a chair, The Post has learned. ESPN and Johnson are...
Secret Service agents quarantine after Tulsa Trump rally
Dozens of Secret Service personnel were instructed to self-quarantine as a precaution against the coronavirus following President Donald Trump's rally last week in Tulsa, Okla., according to a report. The...
German payment giant Wirecard in insolvency owing $4 billion
Wirecard collapsed on Thursday owing creditors almost $4 billion after disclosing a gaping hole in its books that its auditor EY said was the result of a sophisticated global fraud.
De Blasio to continue doing nothing about illegal fireworks displays
Going after the people setting off dangerous fireworks on city streets just isn’t a priority for the NYPD or FDNY, Mayor Bill de Blasio reiterated on Thursday — a day...
2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame class will have to wait until next year
The NFL is cancelling this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Game between the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Hall of Fame’s enshrinement ceremony has been postponed because...
Dogs are joining the fight against NYC's coronavirus rat problem
Man's best friend = rat's worst enemy.
Disney's 'Mulan' July debut in jeopardy as coronavirus cases surge
Next month's release of Disney's live-action "Mulan" may be in jeopardy as new coronavirus cases surge across the US, according to a report. "Mulan," slated to hit theaters July 24,...
Black Lives Matter co-founder describes herself as 'trained Marxist'
Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors said in a newly surfaced video from 2015 that she and her fellow organizers are "trained Marxists” – making clear their movement’s ideological foundation,...
NASA renaming headquarters for 'Hidden Figures' scientist Mary Jackson
NASA announced Wednesday that the organization's Washington, DC, headquarters will be renamed to honor "Hidden Figures" scientist Mary Jackson. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine praised Jackson as a trailblazer whose efforts...
Older man grinds on beach babes amid Florida’s coronavirus spike
This beach party was dangerously fun. An older man, who said it was his birthday, got frisky to Latin music on the sands of Miami Beach, Florida. Watch as three...
Tesla reportedly fired two plant workers for staying home amid pandemic
Two Tesla factory workers claim that they were fired for not returning to work over coronavirus concerns — despite promises from Elon Musk that attendance was not mandatory. The pair...
Barstool's Dave Portnoy among chorus roasting Tom Brady's Tampa Bay gear
Not everyone believes orange is Tom Brady's color. On Tuesday, the Buccaneers quarterback showcased his TB12 gear on Instagram, rocking an orange T-shirt during a workout. "Two tone TB squared...
James Earl Jones dragged into Jenny Slate's 'Big Mouth' casting debate
The Darth haters are out in full force.
NYC on track to begin Phase 3 on July 6
New York City is on track to hit Phase Three on July 6 -- a move that would reopen parks, dog runs and sports fields for the summer.
Lost continent of Zealandia revealed in detailed new map
Deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, most of the remnants of a 2 million square foot lost continent known as Zealandia have fascinated scientists since 2017. Now, researchers from GNS Science...
Chuck E. Cheese's parent company is the latest victim of pandemic
Every kid's favorite pizza-loving mouse has become a coronavirus casualty. Chuck E. Cheese's parent company, CEC Entertainment, filed for bankruptcy late Wednesday after the pandemic shuttered most of its family-friendly...
Score a deal on a revolutionary new tool to unclog your toilet
It is estimated that during the lockdown, four in five homeowners have admitted their home could use a bit of sprucing up. While some DIY projects are a bit (read:...
Coronavirus stimulus checks went to 1.1M dead people, agency says
More than 1 million dead people received coronavirus stimulus checks this year, according to a report from a government watchdog agency. The payments to nearly 1.1 million people totaled $1.4...
Upgrading your LinkedIn is a great first step to landing that dream job
According to a recent LinkedIn study, hires who are active on the social platform tend to be two times more likely to be high demand or above-average candidates. While simply...
'Don't be dumb like me:' Another WWE announcer says she's gotten coronavirus twice
Another WWE announcer has revealed she has coronavirus -- and that she's now gotten it twice. After Renee Young revealed she had COVID-19, Kayla Braxton, a reporter on "SmackDown," shared...
Astros owner wants fans in stands so he can sell 'cold beer'
Major League Baseball may have just settled the 2020 season with its players after three grueling months of labor negotiations, but now some teams have set their sights on hosting...
Trump's planned trip to Mount Rushmore draws fire from Native Americans
SIOUX FALLS, SD — President Donald Trump’s plans to kick off Independence Day with a showy display at Mount Rushmore are drawing sharp criticism from Native Americans who view the...
House Dems set to pass police reform bill that will go 'nowhere' in Senate
House Democrats appear set to pass their own police reform bill — just one day after Democrats managed to block a GOP-led proposal in the Senate. The bill, titled the...
NYPD cop arrested over apparent chokehold
The NYPD cop accused of putting a man in an illegal chokehold in a now-viral weekend encounter was arrested, police said Thursday. Officer David Afanador, 39, was charged with attempted...
Ex-Patriot takes credit for some of Bill Belichick's coaching success
Four-time Pro Bowler Asante Samuel says he had a hand in making Bill Belichick one of the greatest coaches of all time. "Fun Fact: I made Belichick understand the cornerback...
Europe sees 'significant resurgence' of coronavirus after lockdowns lifted
Europe has recorded more than 2.5 million coronavirus cases following a "significant resurgence" after many lockdowns were lifted, the World Health Organization said Thursday. "Last week, Europe saw an increase...
John Bolton's book at center of new lawsuit over White House review
A lawsuit has been filed against the federal government seeking information on how the White House went about its prepublication review process for Bolton's tell-all book.
Myka Stauffer apologizes for rehoming autistic son and 'letting down' fans
“I was naive, foolish, and arrogant."
Connecticut man arrested after tweeting 'imma kill a cop today'
A 24-year-old Connecticut man tweeted out "imma kill a cop today" — and within hours, cops were at his front door. "imma kill a cop today and when they ask...
Pentagon releases list of 20 companies linked to Chinese military
The Pentagon released a list of 20 companies that it says are owned or controlled by Communist China's military and operate in the US - including tech giant Huawei, according...
Longest-tenured Jet faces uphill battle to make Week 1 roster
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,...
Macy's to slash 3,900 corporate jobs and furlough more store employees
Macy’s said it will axe 3,900 corporate employees on Thursday as it struggles to recover from coronavirus lockdowns nationwide.
Philadelphia seeks to remove Columbus statue amid violent clashes
Philadelphia will seek to remove a Christopher Columbus statue in a municipal park amid ongoing unrest between armed groups and protesters, city officials said. Mayor Jim Kenney announced Wednesday the...
Cuomo reveals how quarantine for out-of-staters will be enforced
Inspectors will perform "random checks" on out-of-state travelers who are supposed to be under New York's new self-quarantine orders, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday. "You fly into New York, we'll...
This Mariano Rivera performance was a 'priceless' Yankees moment
Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher grounded into an inning-ending double play and The Bronx erupted. The 40,045 fans at Yankee Stadium knew they would witness history. More than two decades after...
An A.I. robot named Erica was cast in the lead role of a $70M sci-fi film
"She was created from scratch to play the role."
Topless rescuer proves not all heroes wear capes — or tops
A 28-year-old woman soaking up the sun at a nudist beach in the UK let it all hang out as she saved a family from drowning -- while topless, according...
Miner now a millionaire after stumbling upon world's largest tanzanite gems
A small-scale miner in Tanzania just hit the $3M jackpot.
Google has agreed to pay certain publishers for their content
Google says it will pay to license content from select overseas publishers as scrutiny from US regulators mounts over its dominance over the news industry. Just a day after reports...
Billie Eilish unfollows everyone on Instagram amid 'abuser' claims
Fans have theories about why her follower count is now "0."
Lamborghini goes from cherry to mangled metal in 20 minutes
A "brand new" Lamborghini was totaled in a crash — just 20 minutes after being taken out of the showroom, UK police said. The unlucky driver behind the wheel of...
Brooks Koepka's girlfriend tests negative for coronavirus after PGA withdrawal
Jena Sims announced Wednesday she has tested negative for coronavirus, the same day boyfriend Brooks Koepka withdrew from the Travelers Championship after caddie Ricky Elliott had tested positive for the...
BET founder Robert Johnson slams protesters for toppling Confederate statues
BET founder Robert Johnson slammed those who topple Confederate and other statues across the US as “borderline anarchists.”
Soccer team says it won't play national anthem at games anymore
The Tulsa Athletic soccer team announced Wednesday that it will replace the national anthem with Woody Guthrie’s “This Land is Your Land” for the remainder of its home matches. “After...
BLM leader: If change doesn't happen, 'we will burn down this system'
The president of Greater New York Black Lives Matter said that if the movement fails to achieve meaningful change during nationwide protests over George Floyd's killing by Minneapolis police officers,...
'Don't wanna hear that s--t:' NBA star rips rival over restart concerns
Notorious trash talker Patrick Beverley has had some active Twitter fingers lately – and his latest target is crosstown rival Jared Dudley. The conversation began when Dudley retweeted a post...
Ill-advised spring break trip led to coronavirus outbreak among students
A spring break trip to Mexico left 60 University of Texas students sick with coronavirus, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The University...
The best solution to Jets' Jamal Adams mess
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...
NAACP chief calls Facebook 'one of the biggest threats to democracy'
"They are probably one of the biggest threats to democracy that we see," Derrick Johnson, the civil-rights group's president and CEO, said Thursday on MSNBC's "Morning Joe."
Human rights group files $28M suit against North Korea over Korean War abductions
Relatives of South Koreans abducted 70 years ago have filed a $28 million lawsuit against the North Korean regime — on the 70th anniversary of the Korean War. The suit,...
Rioters smash police cars, man waves sword when cops try to shut down party
An illegal London street party turned into a violent anti-police riot when officers tried to shut it down -- with disturbing footage appearing to show one man waving a sword...
More unemployment claims bring crisis total to over 47M lost jobs
Some 1.48 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market struggled to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, new data show.
Cops release images of fiends who shot off fireworks, injuring 3-year-old
Cops released footage Thursday of the group who they believe lit the illegal fireworks that injured a 3-year-old boy who was watching the commotion from his Bronx window.
West Virginia gov forces out top health official over coronavirus numbers
Hours after suggesting that West Virginia’s coronavirus numbers were overstated, Gov. Jim Justice forced out the commissioner of his public health bureau. Cathy Slemp abruptly resigned Wednesday after the Republican...
LeBron James, Maverick Carter raise $100M for new media company
Basketball superstar LeBron James and his longtime business partner Maverick Carter have raised $100 million to grow their media empire. The pair will be using the money toward their new...
Man shot in Seattle cop-free zone claims he was attacked in 'hate crime'
A man critically injured in one of the shootings inside Seattle's chaotic, cop-free CHAZ claims it was a hate crime committed by racist infiltrators who dropped the N-word. DeJuan Young...
US coronavirus deaths forecast to hit 180,000 by October
Experts forecast that there will be nearly 180,000 deaths due to the coronavirus by Oct. 1 – but as many as 33,000 lives could be saved by face masks.
'Coronavirus' played a role in devastating plane crash: report
The pilots of a Pakistan airliner that crashed last month, killing 97 people aboard, were preoccupied and distracted by the coronavirus pandemic as they chatted about the bug — trying...
Slow-moving scooter couple hilariously holds up beach traffic
"F— the traffic behind us!" An elderly couple on motor scooters led a long line of cars crossing a bridge in Navarre, Florida, and the driver behind provided his hilarious...
Epstein accusers can now apply for a piece of his $634M fortune
Jeffrey Epstein's accusers can finally get some justice -- the dead pedophile's victims compensation fund is now taking claims, the fund administrator announced Thursday. "This Program provides victims of Jeffrey...
A-frame houses see a massive surge in popularity
You'd better bring your A game, because these quirky angular abodes are in demand once again.
Woman apologizes for praising 'KKK belief' to Black Lives Matter supporter
A Missouri woman has reportedly apologized for telling a Black Lives Matter supporter she intended to pass on her bigotry to her grandchildren -- claiming she doesn’t remember making the...
Yankees veteran 'excited' to be playing again
Yankees reliever Zack Britton is confident MLB and the players have their priorities in the right place when it comes to health and safety as baseball attempts to take initial...
Rob Manfred already trying to change baseball narrative
Rob Manfred knows many fans were angered by the financial fight between Major League Baseball and the players’ association during a pandemic. “We need to get back on the field,...
Mom makes a splash throwing toddler into pool in viral Tik Tok video
A viral TikTok has been making a splash on social media this week. The video, which was posted by Colorado native Krysta Meyer on Wednesday and reached almost 70 million...
Three NBA players on same team have coronavirus
The coronavirus has struck the Sacramento Kings. Three Kings players Jabari Parker, Alex Len and Buddy Hield have tested positive for COVID-19, according to multiple reports. "Several days ago I...
Behold, 5 adorable A-frame houses for sale near NYC
Looking to take the plunge and buy your own A-frame? Good point! You’ll find plenty of good options within the tristate area. Check out these cute homes for same right...
Rock the boat: Man allegedly stole, crashed and abandoned $1M yacht
There's likely a stern punishment in store for this alleged criminal. A Florida man reportedly stole, crashed and then abandoned a yacht worth almost $1 million in March, evading police...
Former star infielder and Red Sox manager dies at 88
BOSTON — Eddie Kasko, an All-Star infielder who managed the Boston Red Sox and spent nearly three decades with the team in a variety of roles, died Wednesday. He was...
How PGA Tour should handle increase in coronavirus cases
CROMWELL, Conn. — The PGA Tour will play on this week at the Travelers Championship. The plan is to do so next week in Detroit and then in the weeks...
Mom of late ‘ER' actress sues over daughter's shooting by police
The mother of "ER" actress Vanessa Marquez, who was shot by police at her home in 2018, filed a lawsuit against the city of South Pasadena on Wednesday. The lawsuit,...
Seattle business owners, residents sue city over ‘CHOP’ zone
About a dozen businesses and residents located in and around Seattle’s autonomous protest zone sued the city Wednesday -- arguing their constitutional rights to property are being violated. The class-action...
Regal Cinemas to show classic movies for coronavirus reopening
Regal Cinemas, one of the largest movie theater chains in the US, has announced a plan to show classic movies and fan favorites when they reopen instead of blockbuster titles....
Woman allegedly kept calling 911 because she needed a ride
A Florida woman who called 911 four times Wednesday to ask for a ride to a nearby city was given a lift to jail instead, authorities said. Sarah Alameh, 31,...
New York's public libraries to begin reopening July 13
New York’s public libraries aren’t checked out anymore. Twenty-two branches across the five boroughs will reopen for grab-and-go service beginning July 13, officials announced Thursday. During the initial reopening, bookworms...
WWE star announcer tests positive for coronavirus
Longtime WWE announcer Renee Young announced on Twitter that she tested positive for the coronavirus. "Man. What a few days," Young tweeted late Wednesday. "My show gets cancelled and get...