June 30, 2020
Feds reveal they've been investigating Elijah McClain's death since 2019
Federal law enforcement officials on Tuesday revealed that they've been investigating the death of Elijah McClain since it happened last year. In a joint statement, the Denver division of the...
11-year-old boy is latest victim of gun violence in NYC
An 11-year-old boy was shot in Brooklyn on Tuesday night, police said. The youngster was struck in the leg at about 9:45 p.m. on East 29th Street near Avenue D...
City Council, de Blasio budget deal chops $1.5B from NYPD
The City Council was poised Tuesday to approve an $88.1 billion budget deal that Mayor de Blasio said would slash spending on the NYPD by $1.5 billion. The cuts —...
Famous soccer star reaches career milestone
BARCELONA, Spain — Lionel Messi scored his 700th career goal for club and country before Atletico Madrid came back to draw 2-2 in the Spanish league on Tuesday and deal...
Mets are using risky strategy to rebuild depleted farm system
For a second straight year, the Mets took a risky approach with the draft and lived to tell. The next step will be receiving results on their gamble. In outfielder...
Bill de Blasio caves to absurd 'defund the police' movement: Goodwin
Reader Jay Roberts raises the burning question of the day, one that has sparked a lively debate with one of his friends. He writes, “You say Mayor de Blasio is a...
Brian Cashman knows coronavirus could change MLB's blueprint
Having a blueprint is paramount to any project, but like anything else MLB’s plan to complete a 60-game schedule and dive into a postseason has colossal hurdles. “That is the...
Alabama students partied despite knowing they had coronavirus, officials say
Students and teens recently partied around an Alabama county -- despite knowing they were infected with the coronavirus, a local report said Tuesday. Tuscaloosa Fire Chief Randy Smith said he...
The New York Times' metro section mysteriously disappeared
It’s still called the New York Times, but good luck finding any section of the print edition that’s devoted exclusively to news from New York. The paper’s March 23 edition...
Homeland Security deploying federal officers to protect monuments on 4th of July
The Trump administration will reportedly deploy specially trained federal officers to protect American monuments during the Fourth of July weekend. The Department of Homeland Security will dispatch the units to...
Judges question legality of search warrants in Robert Kraft prostitution case
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida appellate judges on Tuesday questioned the legality of search warrants that let police secretly video record New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and others paying...
Diet behind new bulked-up frame of Bryson DeChambeau
It’s hard work becoming an overnight sensation, but how much food that work requires is usually overlooked. Bryson DeChambeau shared with the world the diet that fueled his almost 50-pound...
Racial unrest may have led to ousting of Bleacher Report boss, report says
Howard Mittman’s ouster as chief executive of Bleacher Report may have been tied to racial unrest at the company, according to a new report. Digiday on Tuesday said the lack...
Final bids due for McClatchy bankruptcy auction
Final bids are due in the bankruptcy auction of McClatchy, the nation’s second-biggest newspaper chain, and the list of suitors is far shorter than it used to be. The owner...
Iowa police chief suspended for urging drivers to 'hit the gas' on protesters
An Iowa police chief was suspended for two weeks without pay on Monday for a Facebook comment he made targeting local Black Lives Matters protesters. Sioux Rapids City Council delivered...
'Who the f--k is Brad34?': How an internet scandal rocked the Mets
After a 2-1 win on April 13, 2000, then-Mets manager Bobby Valentine answered the routine postgame questions at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia. As the rest of the writers filed out...
Cops coax loose peacock through traffic, back to Prospect Park Zoo
Police successfully coaxed peacock that reportedly flew the coop from the Prospect Park Zoo back to its home Monday. Cops chased the brilliant bird through Crown Heights after witnesses called...
Subway reins in controversial $10-for-2 deal amid franchisee revolt
Subway’s grand plan to bring back the $5 footlong has fallen flat, The Post has learned. America’s biggest restaurant chain on Tuesday told its franchisees that it would be ending...
NHL salary cap makeover would be problematic
Regarding Return to Play: 1. There will be two subsections of groups that will benefit if the NHLPA ratifies the renegotiated and extended collective bargaining agreement, which will be presented...
Nets interim coach has big hurdles to overcome
After the NBA’s long coronavirus layoff, the Nets are ramping up to resume play. They opened HSS Training Center on Tuesday and will bring players back for mandatory workouts Wednesday....
'Doomsday' mom Lori Vallow dabs her eyes with tissue as she appears on new charges
Doomsday-obsessed mom Lori Vallow dabbed her eye with a tissue during her first court hearing Tuesday on charges she conspired with her new husband to hide or destroy her children's...
Oink in the city: East Village residents bond over their pet pigs
New Yorkers come in all shapes, sizes and hooves. A trio of Manhattanites have bonded over their ownership of some of the most unique pets in the city: pigs. Queelin,...
Carl Reiner's glorious, inspirational American life
It’s hard to think of anyone who took the natural gifts, unexpected opportunities and simple strokes of luck that crossed his way over a life two years short of a...
Mets lay off 25 employees
The Mets are among the teams to have recently cut staff. An industry source confirmed Tuesday that the team last week laid off 25 employees, most of whom worked in...
Uber Eats cuts fees for NYC restaurants as Grubhub rivalry heats up
The food delivery wars are back on. Just three weeks after its offer to buy Grubhub crumbled, Uber is going on the offensive with a plan to steal its former...
The Supreme Court delivers a huge win for kids — and against bigotry
Tuesday’s Supreme Court ruling in Espinoza v. Montana was a huge win for American families and supporters of school choice. The decision paves the way for granting students the freedom...
Lawyers accused of tossing Molotov cocktail at NYPD vehicle eligible for bail
The two Brooklyn lawyers charged with hurling a Molotov cocktail at a marked NYPD vehicle during the George Floyd protests may go free on bail as the case moves forward,...
Dustin Hoffman to star in first Broadway show since 1989
It will be Hoffman’s first Broadway role since 1989’s "The Merchant of Venice."
'Defund the police': A sick joke that's coming far too close to reality
Sensible people laughed when they first heard calls to #DefundthePolice after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. No one should be laughing now. Some of this city’s leading politicians...
Brodie Van Wagenen bracing for positive coronavirus tests
Reporting day for spring training 2.0 is just the beginning of the worry for the Mets. With players arriving to New York and required to undergo their first COVID-19 testing...
Nets can still get the last laugh after bizarre 12 months
A year ago, they were not only the toast of the NBA but a model for the way things get built in professional sports now, the way foundations and cornerstones...
Beijing issues death warrant for Hong Kong freedom
China’s puppet legislature finally passed the long-feared Hong-Kong-crackdown law — unanimously, of course. The city’s people had barely an hour to read it before it took effect at midnight on...
Stonewall Inn gets $550K 'lifeline' to help survive coronavirus crisis
“We’re so happy and thankful,” says co-owner Stacy Lentz.
Rashid Brimmage's 15 years of being failed by New York's mental-health system
The video footage shocked the city: Rashid Brimmage, 31, casually and apparently at random striking a 92-year-old woman walking down 3rd Avenue in Manhattan who falls and hits her head...
Health Department probes coronavirus exposure at upstate church
ALBANY -- The state Health Department is investigating a “potential” coronavirus exposure associated with a Catholic Church in Upstate New York. Catholics who attended mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church...
Iowa gov's car hits BLM protester who 'intentionally' got in way: report
"This is the governor, my governor, who's supposed to be representing me," the protester told local media. "I'm sure that her car is not going to intentionally hit me. I...
Protesters, politicians slap the NYPD for a quarter-century of saving lives
With multiple members complaining about the failure to defund the agency that has done by far the most good for New York City and its citizens over the past quarter-century,...
Carl Reiner's BFF of 70 years Mel Brooks posts touching tribute
"I met him in 1950 ... and we’ve been best friends ever since. I loved him.”
New Yorkers ignore 'one way' instructions on Lower Manhattan sidewalks
Walk that way? Fuhgeddaboudit. A local business group has placed stickers with red arrows that read "One way" and "This way please" on dozens of sidewalks in and around the...
De Blasio sinks another $62M into NYC Ferry despite COVID-19 budget cuts
Despite the coronavirus-fueled budget crisis, Mayor Bill de Blasio went ahead with spending $62 million on new boats for the city's lightly used and heavily subsidized East River ferry system,...
Surgeon general says masks are 'instruments of freedom' that can bring back football
"If you want the return of college football this year, wear a face covering. If you want a chance at prom next spring, wear a face covering," Surgeon General Jerome...
Wild brawl erupts in restaurant over social distancing
A wild brawl broke out inside an Arkansas restaurant this past weekend over social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report. The caught-on-camera fracas erupted Saturday inside the...
'Strong evidence' missing toddler Madeleine McCann is dead, authorities say
German prosecutors said they have "strong evidence" that missing UK toddler Madeleine McCann is dead, as investigators also uncovered a trove of pictures and videos in an abandoned factory owned...
Mississippi drops Confederate-themed flag with new bill
JACKSON, Miss. — With a stroke of the governor’s pen, Mississippi is retiring the last state flag in the US with the Confederate battle emblem — a symbol that’s widely...
Officials tell Carranza that parents want schools with competitive admissions
A group of Queens elected officials - including influential State Senator John Liu - told schools Chancellor Richard Carranza in a letter this week that most of their constituents support...
This could be NFL's year of the backup QB
The NFL for years has bent over backward to keep quarterbacks safe from predators with bad intentions. Most notably its franchise quarterbacks, from Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson to Russell...
This NYC apartment has a shower in the kitchen and costs $1,650 a month
Sadly, it's not the first, nor will it be the last.
Kanye West wants to make Yeezy shoes, clothes in Wyoming
Kanye West aims to launch manufacturing for his Yeezy streetwear line in Wyoming by the end of this year. The “Closed on Sunday” singer hopes to produce over 1 million...
Academy invites new members to add diversity: See the full list
45% of the new members will be women and 36% are from underrepresented ethnic/racial communities
White House to brief Pelosi, McConnell on Russia-Taliban bounty plot
Senate majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will be among a handful of powerful lawmakers briefed by the White House on Wednesday over the Russia-Taliban bounty plot.
Here's when (some) NYC pools will open this summer
Here's some good news for New Yorkers seeking to beat the summer heat. About a quarter of the city's public outdoor swimming pools that have been closed because of the...
$1.5B in NYPD cuts not enough for AOC: 'Defunding police means defunding police'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Tuesday the proposed $1.5 billion NYPD budget slash didn’t go far enough. “Defunding police means defunding police. It does not mean budget tricks or funny math....
Comedian Dave Merheje dishes on life with 'Ramy'
The Lebanese-Canadian standup comedian dishes on playing the kindhearted doctor Ahmed on "Ramy."
NBA legend raves about Knicks coaching candidate
Jamahl Mosley, a Knicks coaching candidate, is in his sixth season on Rick Carlisle’s Mavericks staff. The 41-year-old has emerged as one of the league’s top young assistants destined to...
'Da Vinci Code' author Dan Brown's ex-wife alleges he had 'sordid' string of affairs
Author Dan Brown's ex-wife has accused him in a new lawsuit of secretly siphoning off vast sums of money to conduct "sordid, extra-marital affairs" -- including a dalliance with a...
'Doomsday' mom Lori Vallow allegedly helped keep kids' bodies hidden
Doomsday-obsessed mom Lori Vallow allegedly conspired with her new husband Chad Daybell to hide or destroy her kids' bodies, according to new court documents. A probable cause affidavit tied to...
Democrats playing politics with Black Lives and other commentary
DC desk: Dems Playing Politics with Black Lives “Do black lives matter to Democrats?” asks Glenn Harlan Reynolds at USA Today. “A lot of black voters think the answer is...
There will be no minor league baseball in 2020
The pipeline to Major League Baseball has officially been cut off for 2020 and the impact could be long-lasting. In a move that had long been expected, MLB announced Tuesday...
Yankees in prime position to take advantage of delayed MLB start: Sherman
Never in major league history have teams been more challenged to keep players healthy. There will be the familiar strains and sprains, exacerbated by the unique environment of a spring...
Social jiggling: Lap dances OK in Miami despite coronavirus surge
Florida has seen a rise in new coronavirus infections — but lap dances in Miami strip clubs are allowed to jiggle on, reports said Tuesday. On Monday, Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos...
Anti-cop activists harassed Corey Johnson's boyfriend, vandalized apartment building
Council Speaker Corey Johnson revealed Tuesday that anti-police demonstrators have harassed his boyfriend — even vandalizing his building in Williamsburg — as protests over NYPD funding intensified in recent days....
Video shows woman coughing on cancer patient at Florida store
A woman was caught-on-camera in a now-viral video purposefully coughing in the face of a cancer patient at a Pier 1 store in Florida amid the coronavirus crisis. “How about...
Video shows chaotic aftermath of deadly CHOP zone shooting: 'An active war zone'
The nearly 40-minute clip also shows the bullet-ridden white Jeep Cherokee SUV that the teens were believed to have been riding in.
Mitch McConnell says Russia should not rejoin G-7
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell split with President Trump Tuesday on whether Russia should be allowed back into the G-7.
Kayleigh McEnany says 'rogue intel officers' hurting US national security
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said Tuesday that "rogue intelligence officers" are harming US national security with leaks against President Trump. McEnany spoke after Democrats blasted Trump over a...
Black WaPo editor says white women 'lucky' to be called 'Karen,' there's no 'revenge'
A Washington Post editor is under fire for tweeting white women are "lucky" that blacks such as herself just call them "Karens" -- and don't take "revenge." "The lies and...
Military aviation mishaps, deaths decline for the first time in years
The military services saw an overall decline in the total number of serious aviation mishaps and aviation-related fatalities in 2019, reversing a trend in recent years that saw record-high numbers...
Reggie Jackson seeing hope for change in baseball
Reggie Jackson has renewed hope he'll see meaningful change in baseball his lifetime. Following Ian Desmond's thoughtful and emotional announcement that he won't play during the shortened 2020 season —...
S&P nabs biggest quarterly gain in more than 20 years
The S&P 500 rallied on Tuesday to finish higher and secure its biggest quarterly percentage gain in more than two decades as improving economic data bolstered investor beliefs that a...
Regal parent company joins AMC in delaying reopening as big films postponed
Regal parent Cineworld joined AMC on Tuesday in delaying its reopening date, after Hollywood blockbusters “Tenet” and “Mulan” postponed their releases by several weeks amid a resurgence of coronavirus cases....
This is the best fabric for DIY face masks, according to science
Your grandmother will be pleased.
Family frees bear swimming with plastic tub stuck on its head
A black bear cub was rescued after getting its head stuck inside a plastic container in Marsh-Miller Lake, Wisconsin. The distressed animal was at risk of drowning as the tub...
Beat it! Petition looks to halt film starring Paris Jackson as Jesus
Detractors call it “Christianophobic garbage.”
Koalas will be extinct in areas of Australia within 30 years
Koalas will be extinct in areas of Australia within 30 years, an inquiry has found. Habitat loss is seen as the biggest threat to the survival of the adorable furry...
Protesters put up makeshift roadblock after crews remove barriers at CHOP
The city of Seattle began tearing down barricades around the Capitol Hill Organized Protest zone, or CHOP, Tuesday -- but protesters quickly jumped in to preserve the cop-free area, according...
Airlines may start using special cameras to enforce mask-wearing regulations
Cameras are watching for everything these days. As airlines begin resuming service amid the coronavirus pandemic, two of the major issues they’ve seemingly struggled with are social distancing and face...
Bond set at $500K for ex-cop charged in Rayshard Brooks shooting
A Georgia judge on Tuesday set bond at $500,000 for the ex-Atlanta cop charged in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Jane Barwick said she...
More than half of US restaurant closures are permanent due to coronavirus: study
New data reveals that many are on the brink of shutting down for good.
Meghan McCain defends gun-wielding St. Louis couple, criticizes their firearm safety
Meghan McCain defended the St. Louis couple who pulled guns on Black Lives Matter protesters outside their mansion -- but skewered the homeowners' reckless handling of their weapons. McCain said...
Trump wishes Queen Elizabeth a belated happy birthday in call
President Trump spoke with Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday and wished her a belated happy 94th birthday, the White House said. The rare royal phone call occurred more than two...
TikTok is saving Judi Dench's life during coronavirus lockdown
"It [Tik Tok] saved my life," the 85-year-old Oscar winner said.
Swedish drinkers to go the distance with new pub app
STOCKHOLM - Pub drinkers and restaurant-goers are set to get digital help from Swedish-based developers whose new app aims to make social distancing rules work as the hospitality industry cautiously...
iPhone 12 might not come with power adapter, report says
It's a classic Apple power move. Buyers of the upcoming iPhone 12 might find the box emptier than they were expecting, with Apple rumored to be eliminating the charger that...
Disturbed man leaps into Hudson River from Pier 84
A disturbed man jumped into the Hudson from Pier 84 Tuesday afternoon — telling responders he had wanted to be a Marine, police sources said. The man, whose name was...
John Jay college student deletes tweet that 'doxxed' NYC officials
Aaron Narraph Ferrando tweeted the information amid what one council member told The Post was a campaign to de-fund the NYPD.
Naked Cowboy chased off by City Hall protesters who say he was 'antagonizing'
It was a brief appearance. Times Square's guitar-slinging Naked Cowboy -- who famously croons in little more than tighty-whities -- drifted south to the anti-cop protests outside City Hall on...
NASA wants to use steam-powered robot to explore icy moons that could host alien life
NASA's plans to explore the ice moons of the Solar System are getting more detail as the space agency is developing a robot that would use steam to power itself...
Four-year-old boy fatally shot while sleeping in Kansas City apartment
A 4-year-old boy was shot dead as he slept inside a Kansas City, Missouri, apartment this week, officials said. Little LeGend M. Taliferro was asleep in an apartment on Bushman...
This foldable lamp is the perfect accessory for summer nights
Summer nights are all about the ambiance. From romantic sunsets and candlelit dinners to the glow of a roaring campfire, the aura of the season is what makes these memories...
Legendary NBA announcer Marv Albert to sit out Orlando restart
Marv Albert, arguably the greatest NBA play-by-player of all-time, will not be part of TNT’s on-site coverage when the NBA resumes its season this month at Disney World in Orlando,...
NYPD busts 'looter' who allegedly rammed cop with getaway car
A 24-year-old man was arrested Tuesday morning for allegedly hitting a cop with his getaway car after looting a Manhattan store, police said. Jahara Joberteh is facing charges of assault,...
MLB MVPs want ex-commissioner's name removed from award: 'Dark time'
Something still bothers Barry Larkin about his Most Valuable Player award. The other name engraved on the trophy: Kenesaw Mountain Landis. “Why is it on there?” said Larkin, the Black...
How 4 families are talking to their kids about racism
Parents are wondering how to tackle the tough topic of racism with their kids.
Recovered coronavirus patients report mystery pains months later
Coronavirus patients are increasingly being stricken by mystery pains even months after they are deemed recovered, according to a report. “What we are seeing is very frightening,” Prof. Gabriel Izbicki...
Tom Brady seems jealous of Julian Edelman's new bromance
Divisions and distance will not break Tom Brady and Julian Edelman's bromance. On Tuesday, Edelman welcomed quarterback Cam Newton to New England, posting a photo of the pair in Patriots...
Romney leads bipartisan group to stop Trump pulling troops from Germany
Sen. Mitt Romney is leading a bipartisan group of senators in an effort to curb President Trump's ability to remove troops from Germany after the commander-in-chief opted to withdraw tens...
Rental car, business travel slump hit auto sales hard
Collapsing demand from rental car companies, corporations and government agencies has sapped US auto sales during the coronavirus pandemic and a recovery will likely be slow, threatening auto workers whose...
Research shows the older you get, the more you care about the environment
In a bid to be more environmentally conscious, 85 percent of Americans have made at least one positive change in their lifestyle in the past year. A new survey of...
Biden calls reporter a 'lying dog face' after speech ripping Trump
Biden, who has been stuck at his Wilmington home during the pandemic, also took questions from reporters for the first time in months after the Trump campaign accused him of...
Kim Jong Un reportedly blew up office over 'dirty depictions' of his wife
The leaflets, carried over the highly militarized border by balloons, is a propaganda tactic that the two countries have used since the Korean War.
Biden will choose 'woman of color' as running mate by August
Asked if he were still shooting to name a pick by the beginning of August, the former veep said it might take longer than that.
'White power' flare-up in retirement haven reveals tensions
THE VILLAGES, Fla. — There has always been a low-boil tension in The Villages retirement community between the Republican majority and the much smaller cohort of Democrats, but a veneer...
Supreme Court allows Booking.com to trademark its name
The travel reservation company Booking.com, a unit of Booking Holdings, deserves to be able to trademark its name, the US Supreme Court decided on Tuesday, overruling a federal agency that...
Stephen A. Smith is concerned about NBA players having sex
There are all sorts of frustrations that are expected to come with the NBA’s bubble plan for the season restart in Orlando. Stephen A. Smith argued on “First Take” Tuesday...
Majestic mustangs caught horsing around in muddy embrace
A pair of mud-drenched wild mustangs were captured in a glorious set of photos engaged in a wrestling match in the western desert of Utah.
Gen-Z: We're the greatest generation
“I’m proud to be in Gen Z. We’re super inclusive and welcoming."
Yankees hint that Aaron Judge, other stars may be ready for Opening Day
Spring training 2.0 doesn’t provide the feel of flowing optimism that smothers the real deal in February when everything is new and the buzz of a big-league season is closing...
Nearly 100 residents of California farmworker dorm contract coronavirus
At least 95 residents of a California farmworker housing facility have been infected with the coronavirus, according to a new report. The farmworkers, employed at the Villa Las Brisas complex...
Survey reveals Americans disagree on what constitutes the 'perfect' steak
Three in 10 Americans are still planning a cookout this Fourth of July weekend, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans found 49 percent of respondents have a...
MTA installing plastic barriers on buses to protect drivers
The MTA will install plexiglass and plastic curtain barriers to shield bus drivers -- ahead of a planned August return to front-door bus boarding and fare collection, officials said Tuesday...
Buyer of DJ Khaled's Florida mansion with massive sneaker room revealed
Khaled flew a team from LA to Miami to remove his kicks from the home's massive, shrine-like closet.
Black Jesus painting will be installed in one of UK's oldest cathedrals
One of Britain's oldest churches is paying tribute to the Black Lives Matter movement by installing a version of Leonardo Da Vinci's "The Last Supper" with Jesus recast as a...
‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ renewed for Season 11 at HBO
“Curb Your Enthusiasm” has been renewed for an eleventh season at HBO. The show stars “Seinfeld” co-creator Larry David as a heightened version of himself. Season 10 also starred Susie...
Gun-toting St. Louis couple insists they support Black Lives Matter
The white St. Louis couple who went viral for brandishing guns on Black Lives Matter marchers in their tony neigborhood are supporters of the movement and are longtime civil rights...
Swarms of locusts devastate parts of northern Kenya
TURKANA, Kenya - The branches on trees around Kenya’s northern town of Lodwar have been stripped bare of leaves, bending downwards under the weight of voracious young locusts. Numbers of...
MLB, union still discussing whether to disclose players' coronavirus cases
MLB and the Players Association continue to discuss just what the teams can announce -- or not -- about players who are placed on the COVID-19 Related Injured List. A...
Japan delaying effort to increase number of female leaders by up to a decade
TOKYO - Japan will delay by up to a decade its target to raise the percentage of women in leadership posts to 30 percent - part of Prime Minister Shinzo...
Mystery of how flying snakes move is solved by scientists
Flying snakes are able to undulate their bodies as they glide through the air, and those unique movements allow them to take flight, scientists have found. These snakes, such Chrysopelea...
NYC council members are getting 'doxxed' by activists
City Council members are getting phone calls, text messages and even visits at their homes from activists who want them to defund the NYPD, The Post has learned.
AOC: Israel may become 'apartheid state' after annexing West Bank
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is leading legislative opposition to Israel's possible annexation of West Bank areas, saying it could result in the country becoming an "apartheid state." The 30-year-old New York...
Rap-loving twins react to classic songs for the first time
The duo "wants to bring people together because there's no color to music."
Muslim cop plans to sue NYPD for $5M after alleged discrimination
A Muslim cop plans to sue the NYPD for $5 million after years of alleged discrimination over his religion — including being forced to pray in a dirty cell —...
India bans TikTok, other Chinese apps amid border clashes
Indian TikTok users awoke Tuesday to a notice from the popular short-video app saying their data would be transferred to an Irish subsidiary, a response to India’s ban on dozens...
South Pole has been warming 3 times faster than rest of the world for decades
The South Pole has warmed more than three times the global rate for the past three decades, a new study reports. Scientists involved in the study, which was published Monday...
'Doomsday' mom Lori Vallow set to appear in court on new felony charges
Lori Vallow will appear in court Tuesday on new felony charges for concealing, altering or destroying evidence after her kids’ “tortured” bodies were found buried in her husband Chad Daybell’s...
Hotel employee fired for calling cops on black woman
A North Carolina Hampton Inn employee has been fired for calling the cops on a black woman using the pool with her children — a scene captured in a now-viral...
Arizona mayor says he won't require masks for town's summer events
An Arizona town will push forward with its summer festivities but leave the coronavirus mask requirement behind. Mayor Bryce Hamblin of Eagar, an east Arizona city with a population around...
North Korea registers trademark for ski resort in tourism push
The powder is killer. North Korea registered a trademark with the United Nations for a hotel that sits within a $35 million ski resort -- a pet project of Kim...
NY judge temporarily halts Trump's niece from publishing tell-all
A New York judge Tuesday temporarily blocked the publication of a controversial new book written by President Trump's niece. The president has said publication of the potentially explosive tell-all --...
NBA's coronavirus problem is growing
The NBA schedule is set. How it will be completed will remain a challenge. Just over a week before the NBA campus in Orlando, Fla. is scheduled to open for...
Cuomo adds eight more states to region's quarantine order
Travelers from California, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada and Tennessee will now have to quarantine for 14 days, or face fines and penalties.
Trump campaign cancels Alabama rally as coronavirus cases surge
WASHINGTON -- President Trump's campaign has been forced to cancel a planned rally in Alabama for next weekend as new coronavirus cases continue to surge across the US, a source...
Anne Hathaway says director Christopher Nolan bans chairs on set
"If they're sitting, they're not working."
Evan Engram looks ready for next step in Giants return
Before undergoing surgery to repair a partial Lisfranc tear in his foot last December, Evan Engram vowed he would be ready for training camp. More than six months later, the...
New Redskins coach isn't ready to discuss team's controversial name
Ron Rivera was more than willing to join the Washington Redskins organization, becoming the first coach hired in the NFL's offseason coaching carousel on the first day of 2020. However,...
How to watch 'Hamilton' on Disney+: Streaming details, extras and more
If you never got the chance to see "Hamilton" on the stage, now's the time to shoot your shot.
EU media companies target Google's data dominance
Alphabet's Google upended plans by European media companies to block it from harvesting data about their readers and slash some of its dominance in online advertising, seven people involved in...
NYPD commish, chief of department blame shooting spike on bail reform, coronavirus
“There’s a lot to this, you know,” Chief of Department Terence Monahan said on 1010 WINS radio after he was asked about the shooting spike.
MTA installs PPE vending machines at subway stations
The dozen PPE machines, part of a pilot program, also offer gloves and sanitizing wipes and will be rolled out at 10 stops, mostly in Manhattan, according to the MTA.
Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez to be keynote speakers at NYC virtual graduation
Power couple Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez will be the keynote speakers at the city's virtual high-school graduation ceremony, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday. De Blasio called J-Lo the...
Kanye West's 'Wash Us in the Blood' seeks spiritual fix for society's pain
"Rain down on the pain/Rain down on the slain," West raps.
De Blasio reaches $88.1 billion budget deal that includes NYPD cuts
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday announced a deal with the City Council to approve an $88.1 billion city budget that cuts $1 billion in funding from the NYPD. "The...
Amy McGrath wins Kentucky primary, will take on Mitch McConnell
Former Marine combat pilot Amy McGrath has edged out a victory in the surprisingly close Democratic Senate primary fight in Kentucky. McGrath narrowly beat state Rep. Charles Booker to the...
Rand Paul rips Fauci's coronavirus response, says schools should be reopened
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul on Tuesday ripped into Dr. Anthony Fauci and what he called government “central planners” during a hearing on COVID-19 response.
Why comedy genius Carl Reiner's death feels like a punch in the gut
Now, he's joined all his friends and family members in Comedy Heaven. That must be a really fun place.
Windshield-kicking hero rescues three people from burning van
Kudos to this hero! A passing motorist came to the rescue in this fiery car crash in Chongqing, China. Surveillance video caught a van flipping over on a highway and...
Odell Beckham can't help but respond to Patriots trade buzz
Odell Beckham Jr. shot down speculation that he wants to leave the Cleveland Browns and join his friend Cam Newton in New England. While a free agent earlier this month, Newton...
State inspectors to monitor NYC eateries for coronavirus compliance
Concerned about establishments that have flouted social distancing and mask-wearing rules amid the Big Apple's reopening from the coronavirus lockdown, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is sending state police and health investigators...
Vandals scrawl anti-cop graffiti across lower Manhattan courthouse
Vandals attacked a Lower Manhattan courthouse early Tuesday, spray-painting anti-cop vitriol across its front. “Euthanize Swine,'' "You f--k ass cops are getting abolished'' and "ALL COPS LIE” were among the...
Authorities track down man who slapped zebra at safari
Georgia authorities said Tuesday they have tracked down a man filmed on video slapping a "friendly" zebra at an animal safari. The Troup County Sheriff’s Office said the disturbing incident...
Woman coughs in bartender's face after refusing to wear a mask
A woman deliberately coughed on a bartender at a California pub after refusing to wear a mask, according to a new report. The disturbing incident, which was caught on surveillance...
Gabon votes to reverse ban on homosexuality
LIBREVILLE - Gabon’s Senate voted on Monday to decriminalize homosexuality, a landmark result that makes the country one of the few in Africa to reverse a ban on same-sex relationships....
Australia boosting military by $270B for post-coronavirus world
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is expected to announce the beefed-up military on Wednesday.
'Hell no:' Former Patriots QB initially wanted nothing to do with them
Not every player dreams of playing for the NFL's greatest dynasty. As Jacoby Brissett waited for his name to be called in the 2016 NFL Draft, the quarterback out of...
Anguished mom of slain hoops star opens up: 'I have no forgiveness'
The mother of a promising Bronx high school basketball star bemoaned the street violence that took her son’s life -- and said she can never forgive the unknown gunman who...
NYC's first reopened pool party requires on-site virus testing for entry
“We just want everyone to feel a little safer and party a little harder," said Ravel Hotel co-owner Seth Levine.
Sale of sacred statues riles Black Lives Matter campaigners
PARIS — A pair of sacred statues that a Nigerian museum commission and protesters claimed were looted during the country’s 1960s civil war fetched $239,000 at auction in Paris on...
Italian teen on track to become 'patron saint of the internet'
A 15-year-old Italian computer whiz who died of leukemia in 2006 is on track to become the first patron saint of the internet, according to a report. Carlo Acutis was...
Anthony Fauci: 'No guarantee' COVID-19 vaccine will be ready by early 2021
Fauci also said scientists were “aspirationally hopeful” there could be doses available to the public by next year.
WHO says countries complaining about contact tracing are ‘lame’
LONDON — The head of the World Health Organization on Monday dismissed complaints from countries complaining that contact tracing is too difficult to implement as a control strategy for the...
'He made America laugh': The world reacts to Carl Reiner's death
"Thanks for the near-century of your life and gifts, Carl Reiner."
Carl Reiner's best movies, performances and quotes during legendary career
Carl Reiner's legendary, seven-decade-long career in television, film, books and Broadway came to an end Monday when he died at his home in Beverly Hills. But the Bronx-born 98-year-old's legacy...
400-mile-long lightning bolt in Brazil breaks world record
An epic lightning flash over Brazil has just been labeled as the single longest lightning bolt ever recorded. At 440-mile-long, it was so big it could connect Chicago with Toronto....
Patrick Mahomes reacts to girlfriend Brittany Matthews' swimsuit pic
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes likes what he sees.
Social distancing optional for Trump event at Mount Rushmore
Thousands of people expected at an Independence Day celebration with President Donald Trump at Mount Rushmore will not be required to practice social-distancing, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said.
Indigenous activists call for removal of conquistador, missionary statues
Activists are now calling for the removal of statues depicting missionary and conquistador who contributed to indigenous genocide, according to a new report. Some of the monuments have already been...
Jumaane Williams threatens to block city tax collection over NYPD funding
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams has vowed to invoke an untested power under the city charter to block Mayor Bill de Blasio from collecting property taxes if he doesn't freeze NYPD...
Hyperrealistic tropical island cakes are a beach lover's dream
Time for a "dessert" island getaway? These hyperrealistic tropical-themed cakes are designed by baker Jessica Barillas in El Salvador. Each creation takes about six hours to make and they are...
Kin of woman who portrayed Aunt Jemima once sought $2B in compensation
The family of a woman who once portrayed Aunt Jemima once sought $2 billion in compensation from Quakers Oats, according to a new report. Larnell Evans Jr. -- the great-great-grandson...
Tennis legend calls Nick Kyrgios a 'rat' amid Djokovic coronavirus fallout
On the heels of the Adria Tour disaster that left multiple members of the tennis community -- including World No. 1 Novak Djokovic and his wife -- infected with coronavirus,...
Former RB: Playing at Iowa was a 'living nightmare'
Longtime Iowa strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle may be gone, but the allegations of racism within the program continue. Recent standout running back Akrum Wadley issued the latest round...
US to stop exporting defense equipment to Hong Kong over China law
The US will cease exporting US-origin defense equipment to Hong Kong as mainland China tightens its grip on the city, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced. Citing Beijing's "decision to...
Woman shot for stealing Nazi flag outside man's home
The unidentified 26-year-old woman was at a party across the street when she was dared to swipe one of the two Nazi flags posted outside a nearby home.
ESPN is all in on the Keyshawn Johnson resurgence
ESPN is going all in with Keyshawn Johnson. After The Post's Andrew Marchand reported Johnson landed a spot on ESPN Radio's national morning show, ESPN announced that the former Jets...
European Union extends ban on US travelers over coronavirus surge
Travelers from the US are banned from entering the European Union for at least another two weeks following a spike in coronavirus cases in some reopened states, European officials announced...
All-Star has doubts the MLB season will actually happen
As Major League Baseball teams prepare to start training camp this week, at least one player isn’t so sure that the 2020 season will actually be played. “There’s still a...
Supreme Court set to rule on Donald Trump's financial records
The Supreme Court is expected to decide as soon as this week whether President Trump can keep his tax returns and other financial records under wraps.
DNC deletes tweet accusing Trump of 'glorifying white supremacy'
The Democratic National Committee, in a now-deleted tweet, accused President Trump of "glorifying white supremacy" in his scheduled July 3 visit to Mount Rushmore, according to a report. The DNC...
'Hamilton' review: Film musical reveals heart of Broadway on Disney+
"Hamilton" the film is just OK.
Workers sue Las Vegas casinos for failing to protect them from coronavirus
Hospitality workers have accused two casino giants of failing to protect them from the coronavirus at their reopened Las Vegas Strip properties.
NJ gov ditching his desk amid race 'reckoning'
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says he will no longer use former President Woodrow Wilson's desk at his office in Trenton due to his support of racist policies.
Facebook executive says eliminating all hate speech is impossible
A high-powered Facebook executive has defended the company's response to hate speech, arguing that it is almost impossible to catch every case of it.
Kentucky AG slammed over engagement photos amid Breonna Taylor case
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is getting slammed on social media after photos surfaced of his recent engagement party — with critics including Beyoncé's mother questioning how he's been spending...
Supreme Court says Montana tax credit program can't exclude religious schools
The Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision Tuesday ruled that a Montana tax credit program directing money to private schools cannot exclude religious schools. The decision, written by Chief Justice...
White man accused of spraying dog repellent on black men in 'racial incident'
A white man is accused of spraying five black men — including an off-duty cop — with dog repellent in Connecticut in what police described as a “racial incident,” according...
Cam Newton is already moving betting odds
You gotta hand it to Bill Belichick and the Patriots. Even with Tom Brady no longer in the fold, New England continues to shock, surprise and dominate NFL headlines. Late...
Give your muscles the relief they need with this cold laser massager
Frequent aches and pains can feel beyond frustrating, especially once you look at the price of a single visit to your local spa. Nowadays, however, there are quite a few...
Indian official beats up female employee for asking him to wear a mask: video
A local government official in India beat a female employee with a chair leg after yanking her to the floor by her hair -- all because she asked him to...
Ex-Alabama player cut by CFL team for anti-gay Twitter rant
The CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos cut running back Christion Jones on Sunday, a day after the former Alabama receiver posted a series of homophobic comments on Twitter. Jones, 27, fired off...
Coronavirus patients in ICU experiencing 'terrifying' hospital delirium
Coronavirus patients are battling “hospital delirium” through “nightmarish visions,” delusions and “paranoid imaginings,” according to multiple reports. Delirium entails a “serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking...
Student, roommates all contract coronavirus after partying in college town
Three Florida roommates went out to party after reasoning their college town "barely has any" COVID-19 cases — and all ended up infected, according to a report. University of Florida...
Unsold Guinness beer used to fertilize Christmas trees during lockdown
This year, Christmas will be brought to you by beer. As the coronavirus pandemic shut down bars, restaurants and venues across the world, many beer-makers suddenly found themselves with the...
Trump calls on George Washington statue vandals to surrender
President Trump on Tuesday called for the two vandals who threw red paint at George Washington statues in Manhattan to turn themselves in.
Researchers say they've detected coronavirus in Spain wastewater from March 2019
The origins of the novel coronavirus are still a mystery, as China still hasn’t revealed the source of the disease. A few weeks ago, officials from Wuhan went on record...
Netflix moving $100 million of cash holdings to black-owned banks
Netflix is pledging $100 million to support black-owned banks, the company announced Tuesday. The streaming video giant announced that it would shift 2 percent of its cash holdings to African...
The home run that saved the World Series that started Yankees dynasty
Earlier in the night, Jim Leyritz was just feeling thankful that at least the Yankees wouldn't be swept by the Braves in the 1996 World Series. They were down 2-1...
Kellyanne Conway's daughter Claudia shares liberal views on TikTok
The Conway dinner table just got even more heated.
Boomer Esiason thinks college football players are getting COVID on purpose
Boomer Esiason alluded to the idea that college football teams with players who recently tested positive for the coronavirus had them get it on purpose. The WFAN radio host said...
Passing poopers are making the queen's vacation home a royal mess
Her staff is raising a stink.
'Mythbusters' star allegedly raped sister as a kid: lawsuit
Miranda Pacchiana claims the abuse happened when she was between 7 and 10 years old when the siblings lived in Sleepy Hollow.
Detroit cops who drove through protesters thought they were being 'fired upon'
The Detroit cops seen driving through protesters in viral video thought they were being "fired upon," their police chief said as his department released dramatic dashcam footage of the chaos....
Walmart to stop selling 'All Lives Matter' merchandise
Walmart will stop selling “All Lives Matter” merchandise “indefinitely” on its website — after facing intense backlash over the items, according to a new report. "We fundamentally believe all lives...
Video shows moment creep tries to abduct girl while mom is distracted
A man tried to snatch a 2-year-old girl from a Berlin playground, but was thwarted by a good Samaritan, new video shows. The 44-year-old man was seen with the child...
Bipartisan senators propose limiting transfer of military gear to police
A bipartisan group of senators proposed a measure that would limit the transfer of military-grade equipment to police departments across the country -- an issue that has received renewed attention...
Father makes son turn himself in after finding texts admitting to rape
A United Kingdom father marched his son to a police station after he saw texts on the teen's phone admitting to raping a girl, according to a report. Jonathan Evans,...
Family that lost 5 to coronavirus now helping with a cure
The tragic New Jersey family that lost five members to the coronavirus, which also sickened 19 of their kin, are now taking part in scientific studies.
Expect more of the same from the Jets' locker room Yoda
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,...
Carl Reiner, TV legend and creator of 'The Dick Van Dyke Show,' dies at 98
Comedic genius Carl Reiner, whose adolescent dreams of being an actor paved the way for a legendary, seven-decade career in television, film, books and Broadway, died Monday night at his...
Connecticut woman busted in 22-year-old reservoir murder case
A Connecticut woman has just been nabbed in connection with the murder of a 26-year-old who was shot at close range 22 years ago. Katherine Pires, 50, was arrested Sunday...
Intelligence community slams NY Times report on Russia-Taliban bounty plot
Leading intelligence community officials are speaking out following a news report about Russia paying the Taliban to kill US troops in Afghanistan — denouncing leaks of sensitive information to the...
'Dilbert' creator Scott Adams claims show was canceled because he's white
"That was the third job I lost for being white," he wrote on Twitter.
China reportedly releases FedEx pilot held for nine months
The Chinese Communist Party released a FedEx pilot who had been held for nine months on charges that he was smuggling ammunition, according to a report. Todd Hohn, a retired...
How the Rangers can make a Stanley Cup run
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...
John Wayne 'was not a racist,' would have saved George Floyd: actor's son
John Wayne's son has lashed out at calls to dump his dad's name from a California airport, insisting his dad "was not a racist" -- and would even have "pulled...
Shell assets may take up to $22B hit due to coronavirus
Royal Dutch Shell expects to slash the value of its assets by as much as $22 billion as the coronavirus crisis roils energy markets. The oil and gas giant announced...
Christian McCaffrey sure knows the way to bikini-clad girlfriend Olivia Culpo's heart
Christian McCaffrey certainly knows the way to girlfriend Olivia Culpo's heart.
Portland businesses say cops did nothing as looters wreaked havoc
Downtown Portland businesses destroyed by looters a month ago say cops did nothing to stop the thieves — and that they still feel abandoned by police and city officials, according...
Meet the NHL fan who deals with heartbreak through music
While some Sabres fans turned to Twitter on June 16 in the wake of Jason Botterill's firing as general manager, others have looked to other avenues to express their feelings...
WHO sending team to China to investigate coronavirus origins
A World Health Organization team will travel to China next week to investigate the origins of the novel coronavirus, its director said this week. During a Monday briefing, WHO Director-General...
US not on EU's 'safe' destination travel list amid coronavirus
The European Union is poised to keep the US – as well as Russia and Brazil – off the initial “safe list” of destinations for non-essential travel during the coronavirus...
Uber wants to buy Postmates for $2.6B following GrubHub fallout
Uber is in talks to purchase Postmates for roughly $2.6 billion following the collapse of its takeover deal with Grubhub, according to reports. The deal would further consolidate the food...
Gun-toting lawyers now under criminal investigation
The St. Louis lawyers who pulled weapons on protesters marching past their home are being investigated for possible criminal charges, the city's lead prosecutor has revealed. Mark and Patricia McCloskey...
Occupy City Hall protesters clash with NYPD amid budget vote
Anti-cop protesters got into a tense standoff with police near City Hall early Tuesday, as lawmakers near a vote on the budget — and weigh steep cuts to the NYPD....
'Stinking black water' floods into famed Acapulco beach
This is the moment Acapulco made waves in social media for its “black water” – a sewage outbreak that soiled the famed Mexican beach resort. A person recorded the vile...
10-day-old baby donkey lulled to sleep with sweet song
Rock-a-bye donkey? Watch the adorable moment when a donkey foal is rocked to sleep in a farmer's arms while he sings "What The World Needs Now." Ivy, who is just...
What the cluck? Airline pilots probed after shocking rubber chicken video
A pair of birdbrained Ryanair pilots ruffled some feathers after one was captured on video using a rubber chicken to operate the plane’s throttle, according to a report. The footage...
Uber enlists Clorox to help boost rides during coronavirus pandemic
Uber has committed to buying 270,000 packages of Clorox disinfecting wipes for its New York City drivers as it seeks to reassure customers that it is safe to get back...
Majority of New Yorkers oppose defunding the police, poll shows
ALBANY -- A strong majority of New Yorkers oppose defunding the police, despite calls from activists to gut the NYPD’s vast $6 billion budget in the wake of protests over...
Protesters set up guillotine in front of Jeff Bezos' DC home
Protesters have set up a guillotine outside a Washington, DC complex where Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos purportedly resides, according to reports. Several videos circulated on social media showing what resembled...
Oregon pushes forward with public vote to legalize psychedelic mushrooms
It's not a hallucination — Oregon is now one step closer to becoming the first state to legalize psychedelic mushrooms. Organizers say they have received over 164,000 signatures on Initiative...
Cops probed for reenacting Elijah McClain chokehold near memorial
A police department in Colorado is investigating three officers who were allegedly photographed reenacting the chokehold maneuver cops used on Elijah McClain near a memorial for him, a report said...
Video shows wheelchair-bound gunman opening fire on Harlem street
He's hell on wheels. A gunman, who appears to be confined to a wheelchair, was caught on video while firing his weapon on a Harlem street early Sunday morning, police...
'You should swing from a tree': KC mayor receives racist threats over mask order
The mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, received threatening and racist messages over an order requiring residents to wear face coverings while in public spaces — the worst of which declared...
Most intriguing non-coronavirus storylines of MLB summer camp
With Major League Baseball set to resume practice (not begin games, as originally hoped) on July Fourth weekend, we hold these truths to be self-evident: It’s summer camp, lower-case S...
Alaska man hijacks fire truck, drives 15 miles to local bar with sirens on
An Alaska man allegedly broke into a local firehouse, stole a truck, then drove with the sirens on for about 15 miles until reaching a bar in a neighboring town,...
Rockies star opts out of season, sheds light on social injustice in MLB
Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond used a long, heartfelt Instagram post to announce he was opting out of MLB’s restart. The outfielder who became the fourth MLB player to skip the...
China passes controversial national security law for Hong Kong
HONG KONG — China approved a contentious national security law that will allow authorities to crack down on subversive and secessionist activity in Hong Kong, a move many see as...
Joe Judge is grading himself during his Giants downtime
Finding the proper, or at least appropriate, work-life balance is always a challenge for NFL head coaches, who are in a profession where leave-the-house-too-early and return-home-too-late is an ongoing grind....
Graduation ceremony sparks NY coronavirus cluster
Fourteen people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Westchester County — a cluster likely sparked after two families traveled to Florida, then attended a graduation ceremony in the suburban New...