July 2, 2020
Woman charged in connection with murder of Fort Hood soldier
July 2, 2020 | 11:39pmA Texas woman has been charged with helping to mutilate and dispose of the body of missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen. Cecily Aguilar, 22, faces one count of conspiracy...
Elite soccer star cuts off contract renewal talks
July 2, 2020 | 10:57pmBARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has called off negotiations over renewing his contract with the club and is ready to leave the Catalans when his current deal expires...
Drone footage shows just how secluded Ghislaine Maxwell's hideaway was
July 2, 2020 | 10:52pmGhislaine Maxwell was living in seclusion in the mountains of New England until justice came knocking at her door Thursday morning. The British socialite, who went into hiding after the...
Inside MLB stars' secret summer games: 'Fight Club'
July 2, 2020 | 10:50pmIt was a long way from Iowa, but Palm Beach High School could have passed for another Field of Dreams last month, when an array of All-Stars worked out as...
Two more arrested for Atlanta Wendy's fire after Rayshard Brooks shooting
July 2, 2020 | 10:48pmTwo more people have been charged with arson in the torching of an Atlanta Wendy's fast-food restaurant in the wake of the police shooting death of Rayshard Brooks last month,...
Man allegedly shoots out pizzeria window over lack of toppings on pizza pie
July 2, 2020 | 10:44pmAn Arkansas man fired gunshots through the front window of a pizzeria after arguing with an employee over getting an insufficient amount of toppings on his pizza pie, according to...
Suit claims catch-and-kill ruined National Enquirer Live! theme park
July 2, 2020 | 10:34pmCatch-and-kill may have killed the National Enquirer Live! theme park. At least that is the claim of an explosive new lawsuit filed by theme park developers Frontpage Attractions, which says...
White woman arrested for pulling gun on black woman, daughter in parking lot
July 2, 2020 | 10:27pmA Michigan man and his wife, the white woman who pulled a gun on a black mother and her 15-year-old daughter in a Chipotle parking lot, were arrested Thursday for...
NY court officers' union sues for failing to protect members from COVID-19
July 2, 2020 | 10:10pmThe New York court officers' union has sued the state office that runs the court system, alleging it has failed to keep members safe from the coronavirus. Dennis Quirk, president...
'Tiger King' star ordered to turn over lions' medical records to PETA
July 2, 2020 | 10:08pm"Tiger King" star Jeff Lowe has been ordered to release medical records and other documents related to the condition of four lions at the Oklahoma zoo featured in the popular...
Mets sign Venezuelan pitcher who can throw 100 mph
July 2, 2020 | 9:40pmThe Mets added an electric arm to their prospect pool Thursday by signing Venezuelan right-hander Richard Brito. The 21-year-old Brito, whose fastball has a 101-102 mph ceiling, was considered a...
New York bail laws restore some power to the court
July 2, 2020 | 9:40pmThe tide of bail reform rolled back a bit Thursday, as a number of new provisions approved under April’s state budget formally kicked in. The revisions restore some power to...
NYC school safety agents to remain with NYPD, countering budget cut claims
July 2, 2020 | 9:35pmIt's funny math! City Hall will keep the $326 million school safety tab on the NYPD's books for at least one more year, even though Mayor Bill de Blasio made...
Giants add Long Islander in historic hire
July 2, 2020 | 8:56pmHannah Burnett is scouting a trailblazing path. The 25-year-old Long Island native was hired Thursday as the first female full-time scout in the 95-year history of the Giants. She will...
New bidder emerges in Mets' sale talks
July 2, 2020 | 8:51pmA new bidder has emerged for the very-much-for-sale New York Mets. Kurt Rappaport, a 49-year-old Los Angeles realtor turned real estate developer, is leading a group that hopes to purchase...
Felony charges dropped against 'doomsday cult' mom
July 2, 2020 | 8:31pmTwo of the felony charges against doomsday-obsessed mom Lori Vallow were dismissed Thursday, according to a report. Vallow, who is being held in Idaho on $1 million bail, still faces...
Houston hospitals forced to transfer patients out of city as COVID-19 cases soar
July 2, 2020 | 8:29pmHouston has become so overwhelmed by new coronavirus cases that its hospitals are reportedly shipping patients to facilities outside the city. With infections soaring across the state, Harris Health Systems,...
The meaningful social messages NBA players won't wear
July 2, 2020 | 8:13pmThere are none so blind as those who refuse to see. NBA commissioner Adam Silver has given players the green light to wear “social messages” on their uniforms when the...
Knicks ditch call for second NBA bubble to interview Jason Kidd
July 2, 2020 | 8:12pmThe Knicks were the only one of eight teams to miss an NBA conference call Thursday that proposed bringing the non-Orlando clubs to a Chicago bubble in September for voluntary...
Trump calls family of teen killed in lawless Seattle 'CHOP' zone
July 2, 2020 | 7:54pmPresident Trump offered a phone call of support to the family of Horace Lorenzo Anderson Jr., a teen killed in Seattle's "CHOP" zone, the mourning relatives told Fox News Thursday....
Bill de Blasio just protected transit for NYC's well-off — at the poor's expense
July 2, 2020 | 7:45pmA pair of small choices in Mayor Bill de Blasio’s new budget tells a lot about his true priorities — or, at least, his refusal to let facts stand in...
4th of July heatwave set to hammer US may bring 'ring of fire' effect
July 2, 2020 | 7:45pmA Fourth of July weekend heatwave will put the 'fire' in 'fireworks' for much of the US, a report said Thursday — with the potential for a "ring of fire"...
Mike Pence says RNC will have 'sophisticated' coronavirus plan
July 2, 2020 | 7:42pmVice President Mike Pence says the Republican National Convention in Florida next month will have "very sophisticated plans" to prevent spread of the coronavirus. Pence, visiting Florida on Thursday, spoke...
This Net risking free agency payday to play in NBA restart
July 2, 2020 | 7:32pmJoe Harris is an unrestricted free agent with no player option. For the Nets forward, taking part in the NBA restart is walking a tightrope toward the biggest payday of...
Bill de Blasio's blatant anti-religious discrimination
July 2, 2020 | 7:27pmAbout a month after Mayor Bill de Blasio personally led a police raid on a Hasidic rabbi's funeral in Brooklyn, which he portrayed as an intolerable threat in the era...
Brooklyn US attorney leaving for top role at Justice Department
July 2, 2020 | 7:24pmBrooklyn US Attorney Richard Donoghue is leaving his post at the Eastern District of New York for a high-level position at the Justice Department, his office said Thursday. Donoghue will...
Zion Williamson looks totally different ahead of NBA restart
July 2, 2020 | 7:24pmZion Williamson is doing all he can to ensure we see the best of him when the NBA restarts its season. The Pelicans posted a picture of a slimmed-down and...
The New York Times' outrageous, arrogant hypocrisy on who gets to be 'anonymous'
July 2, 2020 | 7:23pmHow exactly does The New York Times decide who gets to remain anonymous? Our question is prompted by its move to reveal the full name of an anodyne blogger —...
How the Swamp mucked up America's coronavirus response
July 2, 2020 | 7:19pmIn a pandemic, government efficiency can make the difference between life and death. You would expect our civil “servants” to rise to the occasion. Some are. But the Government Accountability...
Take care in reopening amid COVID-19 — but keep the job gains coming
July 2, 2020 | 7:14pmJune saw the largest one-month jobs gains — and biggest drop in unemployment — in American history. That’s a clear sign the nation’s careful reopening is seeing success — and...
This Jeffrey Epstein accuser is 'ecstatic' over Ghislaine Maxwell's arrest
July 2, 2020 | 7:10pmOne of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers is "ecstatic" over Ghislaine Maxwell's arrest, as the British socialite also allegedly sexually abused her and left her with night terrors, the woman told The...
The 'cancel' crowd should be gunning for 'Hamilton'
July 2, 2020 | 7:02pmThe cancel mobs had better sharpen their pitchforks. A new film treats our Founding Fathers as flawed but ultimately good, even great, men and celebrates America as a place where...
NFL plans to play Black national anthem before Week 1 games
July 2, 2020 | 6:58pmNFL games in Week 1 may be starting a little differently this season. According to ESPN, the league will have renditions of "Lift Every Voice And Sing," traditionally known as...
St. Louis couple that pulled guns on protesters once challenged neighbor at gunpoint
July 2, 2020 | 6:57pmThe St. Louis couple that exploded into viral infamy when they pulled guns on a crowd of George Floyd protesters has brandished firearms before in defense of what they consider...
Talent agency CAA keeping LA, NYC and Nashville offices closed until 2021
July 2, 2020 | 6:43pmThe high-profile Hollywood agency, which represents the likes of Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Nicole Kidman, is delaying reopening its biggest US offices as coronavirus cases continue to spike.
FedEx puts heat on Washington Redskins to change team name
July 2, 2020 | 6:32pmAt least one sponsor is speaking. Not long after Adweek reported that big-name sponsors, shareholders and investors like Nike and PepsiCo were putting pressure on owner Daniel Snyder to change...
Atlantic City casinos reopen in a changed pandemic world
July 2, 2020 | 6:31pmThe casinos are limited to no more than 25% of usual capacity, but that did not appear to be a problem Thursday morning
Albany lawmakers want to strip cops with of pension benefits
July 2, 2020 | 6:28pmRight now, officers may qualify for and obtain their benefits regardless of a voluntary or involuntary termination.
Yoenis Cespedes only start of Mets’ DH bonanza
July 2, 2020 | 6:12pmAnother preseason camp filled with optimism about a star outfielder’s return is upon the Mets. For the record, spring training 2.0 will be the Mets’ third camp since Yoenis Cespedes...
13 festive 4th of July makeup and nail-art ideas
July 2, 2020 | 6:01pmYou might not be gathering for a big cookout or packing the beach bag to catch the fireworks, but there are still ways to celebrate with your outfit or festive...
All the places Ghislaine Maxwell was rumored to be laying low
July 2, 2020 | 6:01pmThe reports of Ghislaine Maxwell's whereabouts have been greatly exaggerated. The British socialite and accused madame of the late millionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein has been rumored to be living in...
Amazon delivery driver quits mid-shift, abandons truck and packages
July 2, 2020 | 5:42pm"I quit amazon f--k that driving s--t i left the van on 12 mile and Southfield y’all can have that bitch and it’s full of gas wit the keys in...
NYC 4th of July 2020 events, fireworks and more
July 2, 2020 | 5:40pmYou can still get your oohs and ahhs this holiday weekend.
Hal Steinbrenner expects fans at Yankee Stadium this season
July 2, 2020 | 5:34pmFlesh stuffed into Yankee Stadium seats. That is Hal Steinbrenner’s expectation for the upcoming 60-game Yankees schedule, if COVID-19 doesn’t shut MLB down. “I do expect to see fans in...
Snapping turtle bites guy who just wanted a kiss
July 2, 2020 | 5:30pmThey don't call them "kissing" turtles. A snapping turtle bit a Massachusetts man on the face after he tried to smooch the 22-pound reptile in Burlington, Vermont. The 2018 video...
Texas Gov. mandates face masks in public as COVID-19 cases spike
July 2, 2020 | 5:24pmGov. Greg Abbott on Thursday ordered that residents of counties with more than 20 coronavirus cases have to wear masks when they venture outdoors as cases spike in the Lone...
Get a lifetime subscription to 10TB of cloud storage for just $150
July 2, 2020 | 5:20pmThink about how much data you have preserved on your laptop or desktop computer. You likely have a variety of must-have items, from school papers and work documents to financial...
The High Line announces limited reopening after coronavirus shutdown
July 2, 2020 | 5:18pmManhattan's High Line is set for a socially-distanced reopening this month that will include reservations as the Big Apple slowly begins to get back to life, following the devastating coronavirus...
Save over 30% on this comfortable effective face mask with air filter
July 2, 2020 | 5:16pmFor cyclists who find themselves behind gas-guzzling cars on the motorway or commuting daily in polluted cities, it is becoming increasingly important to wear masks during your journey. It is...
Gerrit Cole is already throwing serious heat
July 2, 2020 | 5:16pmSo much for Gerrit Cole easing into things. Before the Yankees hold their initial spring training 2.0 workout Saturday at Yankee Stadium, the staff ace is almost pushing speed guns...
Barstool Sports uses N-word in 'Extremely Real' podcast title
July 2, 2020 | 5:06pm"Looking like fools with that acronym," said one Twitter reaction.
Soldiers deployed to stop DC protests were issued bayonets
July 2, 2020 | 5:02pmThe chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has confirmed that some of the active-duty service members mobilized to Washington, DC, last month to respond to civil unrest were issued...
Investors send stocks higher on signs that economy's still buoyant
July 2, 2020 | 5:00pmBetter-than-expected jobs data sent stocks higher on Thursday as Wall Street cautiously cheered evidence that the economy, while still fragile, appears eager to bounce back. The Dow Jones industrial average...
Feds nab Antifa-linked 'ringleader' of attack on Andrew Jackson statue
July 2, 2020 | 5:00pmWASHINGTON -- Federal prosecutors have arrested a man they are calling an Antifa-affiliated "ringleader" of an effort to pull down the Andrew Jackson statue outside the White House last month....
How to see the strange full-moon lunar eclipse this 4th of July weekend
July 2, 2020 | 5:00pmThis holiday weekend, the sky has a special treat in store — in addition to the fireworks.
Twitter removes New York Times photo from Trump tweet
July 2, 2020 | 4:54pmTwitter took down a picture after The New York Times, which owned the rights to the picture, filed a complaint.
Arizona wildfire explodes in size in time-lapse video, burns over 800 acres
July 2, 2020 | 4:53pmA wildfire that broke out southwest of Phoenix last weekend can be seen exploding in size in a time-lapse video of the blaze. The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire...
FDNY firefighters oust union president over coronavirus discontent
July 2, 2020 | 4:48pmThere’s a five-alarm fire of discontent raging within the rank-and-file of the FDNY. Firefighters have voted to oust their union president, officials announced this week -- with the winner declaring...
What pandemic? Horror movie fans coping better with the coronavirus
July 2, 2020 | 4:47pmPandemic. What pandemic?
NHL delaying start of formal training camps
July 2, 2020 | 4:45pmThe Rangers and Islanders have been skating at their respective facilities since the second week of June, but now they will have to wait even longer for the next step...
Only half of parents and students embrace in-school mask use, NYC DOE survey finds
July 2, 2020 | 4:43pmOnly half of city parents and students said they were "very or mostly comfortable" with daily mask use in schools next year, according to a new Department of Education survey....
'Nacho table' is the most delicious family tradition
July 2, 2020 | 4:40pmIt's "nacho table" time! This family vacationing in northern Michigan skips the chips bowl and turns their dinner table into a nachos buffet. See how they wrap the table with...
Bob Ross’ ‘Joy of Painting’ streaming for free is exactly what 2020 needs
July 2, 2020 | 4:37pmBob Ross' PBS series, "The Joy of Painting," freed the art world from its stuffiness and made it accessible to everyone.
I spent thousands on a Zoom makeover and have no regrets
July 2, 2020 | 4:35pmThe four-to-six-week comprehensive digital glow-up cost thousands.
Fin-ito! Massive bird of prey snags shark-like fish in wild video
July 2, 2020 | 4:35pmEat your heart out, Jaws. Stunning video footage shows a ruthless bird of prey soaring above a South Carolina beach while clutching a shark-like fish -- that’s destined to become...
Congressman calls for coronavirus task force to be disbanded
July 2, 2020 | 4:33pmThe Arizona health department reported 3,333 new coronavirus cases and 37 deaths Thursday morning, Phoenix TV station KTAR reported.
Rare Javan Rhino captured on hidden camera in gleeful mudbath
July 2, 2020 | 4:33pmJAKARTA - A rare Javan rhinoceros has been captured on camera gleefully rolling around in the khaki, tropical waters of a national park, on the westernmost tip of Indonesia’s Java...
Fire, explosion damage Iran nuclear enrichment facility
July 2, 2020 | 4:31pmA fire and an explosion struck a centrifuge production plant above Iran's underground Natanz nuclear enrichment facility early Thursday, analysts said. The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran sought to downplay...
Suspect in Vanessa Guillen murder who killed himself identified
July 2, 2020 | 4:29pmThe suspect was identified as 20-year-old Aaron David Robinson of Illinois who joined the Army in October 2017 as a combat engineer, KHOU reported.
De Blasio's fall school opening pledge is 'premature’: Cuomo, teachers union
July 2, 2020 | 4:28pmNot so fast, Mr. Mayor. Both Gov. Andrew Cuomo and city teachers union boss Michael Mulgrew said Mayor Bill de Blasio jumped the gun Thursday with his assured pledge of...
Man busted for allegedly burning down NYC home with illegal fireworks
July 2, 2020 | 4:26pmA 36-year-old man is facing an arson charge after burning down a Brooklyn house while playing with fireworks, authorities said Thursday. Daniel Bend was arrested Thursday in connection to the...
MLB's 2020 champion deserves better than an asterisk
July 2, 2020 | 4:25pmBeginning Friday in earnest, a phalanx of talented, tested marathoners will begin altering their training to better mentally and physically handle a 10-mile steeplechase. The distance skills will still be...
Double-slay suspect once beat murder charges related to Stephon Marbury's cousin
July 2, 2020 | 4:22pmThe ex-con wanted in last weekend’s assault-rifle murders of a man and woman in Brooklyn once beat the top charges in a 2004 double-slaying in which the cousin of former...
Some coronavirus antibody tests too inaccurate, study finds
July 2, 2020 | 4:21pmThese tests are failing.
Ghislaine Maxwell ordered held without bail on child sex-trafficking charges
July 2, 2020 | 4:17pmDue to the coronavirus pandemic, the judge, the lawyers and the defendant all appeared for the initial presentment and removal hearing by video in Concord District Court.
White House briefs 'Gang of 8' on Russia-Taliban bounty intel
July 2, 2020 | 4:15pmWASHINGTON -- Congressional leaders in the so-called Gang of Eight were tight-lipped Thursday after receiving a classified briefing on the Russia-Taliban bounty intelligence fiasco -- but Democrats used the opportunity...
The twisted way Ghislaine Maxwell allegedly groomed young girls
July 2, 2020 | 4:06pmJeffrey Epstein's longtime confidant and alleged accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell groomed young girls for sex acts with the accused sex-trafficker by befriending them -- sometimes with movie and shopping trips, federal...
New documentary questions role of casinos in Las Vegas shooting
July 2, 2020 | 4:06pmMGM Resorts played games with high rollers like Stephen Paddock — and his anger at the casino giant may have driven him to commit modern America’s deadliest mass shooting, a...
Nine more NBA players test positive for coronavirus
July 2, 2020 | 3:58pmThe NBA's latest round of coronavirus tests revealed another nine players testing positive. Following the tests conducted between June 24-29, a total of 25 players — out of 351 —...
Strange new species discovered in Pacific Ocean 'abyss'
July 2, 2020 | 3:57pmFour new species of single-cell organisms have been discovered in the depths of the Pacific. The single-celled xenophyophores were found by researchers from the U.K.’s National Oceanography Center, the University...
Driver charged with murder after hit-and-run box truck rampage
July 2, 2020 | 3:50pmA Bronx man has been hit with murder charges for allegedly stealing a truck in the middle of a delivery Tuesday, then taking it on a rampaging ride that ended...
Powerful men are scared about what Ghislaine Maxwell will say
July 2, 2020 | 3:44pmJeffrey Epstein’s victims have another shot at justice. Here’s hoping they get it. Ghislaine Maxwell, the alleged child sex trafficker and abuser in league with Epstein, was finally arrested Thursday...
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he will stop listening to Dr. Fauci
July 2, 2020 | 3:43pmTexas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said this week that he will stop listening to Dr. Anthony Fauci -- who he claimed “doesn’t know what he’s talking about” amid a recent...
Cam Newton responds to critics of cheap Patriots contract
July 2, 2020 | 3:40pmCam Newton doesn’t care about his bare-bones guarantees. The money –- or in the case of his one-year, prove-it contract with the Patriots, the lack thereof -- doesn’t matter to...
Closing bars to stop coronavirus spread is backed by science
July 2, 2020 | 3:36pmAuthorities are closing honky tonks, bars and other drinking establishments in some parts of the U.S. to stem the surge of COVID-19 infections — a move backed by sound science...
This is the stunning home where Ghislaine Maxwell was hiding out
July 2, 2020 | 3:34pmGhislaine Maxwell was hiding out in a luxury home on a 156-acre estate in New Hampshire -- where she fled to a bedroom when the feds rang the bell at...
Video shows Yankees star driving off in $150K Kevlar Jeep
July 2, 2020 | 3:31pmAroldis Chapman is officially in possession of his new ride. Video obtained by The Post shows the Yankees closer driving off Tuesday night after picking up his custom six-wheel, Kevlar-lined...
Redskins owner facing mounting pressure to change team's name
July 2, 2020 | 3:26pmOnce again, pressure is mounting for owner Daniel Snyder to change the Redskins’ name. This time, it is coming from investment firms and shareholders tied to the team’s sponsors and...
Boeing to stop making 747 jumbo jet: report
July 2, 2020 | 3:02pmBoeing is pulling the plug on its 747 jumbo jet, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. The 747 democratized global air travel in the 1970s but fell behind modern twin-engine passenger...
Partygoers at center of coronavirus cluster to cooperate after threats of hefty fines
July 2, 2020 | 2:59pmMoney talks. Rockland County’s threats of hefty fines in order to force a group of partygoers to cooperate with health officials trying to contain a coronavirus cluster has worked as...
Hugh Downs, whose TV career spanned decades, dead at 99
July 2, 2020 | 2:55pmHugh Downs' career stretched back to the birth of television.
Everything to know about the town where Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested
July 2, 2020 | 2:52pmInvestigators had been “keeping tabs” on Maxwell, including at her new secret country home, “for some time,” FBI Special Agent William Sweeney said.
I was fired from my job because my kids were noisy during calls on lockdown
July 2, 2020 | 2:50pm"It was so heartless. I felt degraded as a mother."
Video shows cops laugh while shooting rubber bullets at protesters
July 2, 2020 | 2:49pmFlorida cops laughed and celebrated shooting protesters with rubber bullets during a George Floyd rally in May, newly released body camera footage shows. “Beat it, little f---er,” Detective Zachary Baro,...
Coronavirus forced feds to delay Ghislaine Maxwell arrest: sources
July 2, 2020 | 2:39pmFederal authorities knew for months where alleged Jeffrey Epstein madam Ghislaine Maxwell was hiding out — but couldn't arrest her in an underage sex-trafficking scheme until Thursday thanks to the...
Vanilla Ice postpones July 4 concert over spike in coronavirus cases
July 2, 2020 | 2:38pmThis concert's on ice, ice, baby.
'SNL's infamous 'cue card guy' Wally Feresten launches side hustle
July 2, 2020 | 2:36pmFor 30 years, Wally Feresten has been writing and holding the off-camera script cards on "SNL"
Willie Nelson celebrates July 4 with virtual picnic, new LP
July 2, 2020 | 2:36pmLike many musicians, Willie Nelson would love to be on the road again.
US companies must avoid Chinese forced labor from Uighur camps: Pompeo
July 2, 2020 | 2:34pmThe Trump administration is advising US companies against doing business with Chinese suppliers that use forced labor from Uighur Muslims, a minority ethnic group being forcibly detained in concentration camps...
Maxwell's millions: Epstein fixer's wealth revealed — and how she used it to hide
July 2, 2020 | 2:27pmDetails of Maxwell's cushy, transient lifestyle were laid out in a 10-page detention memo filed Thursday, hours after Jeffrey Epstein's longtime confidant was busted on federal sex abuse charges.
Massachusetts detective fired over 'hurtful' anti-cop Instagram post
July 2, 2020 | 2:24pmA Massachusetts police detective who posted a photo of her niece at a Black Lives Matter protest -- holding a sign that advocated shooting police officers -- has been fired,...
Cubs pitcher gets surgery after slicing finger washing dishes
July 2, 2020 | 2:11pmCubs pitcher Jose Quintana underwent surgery on his left thumb and required five stitches, following a mishap while washing dishes in his Miami home. Quintana, 31, suffered a lacerated digital...
Distant star disappears — and panicked scientists have no idea where it went
July 2, 2020 | 2:11pmA massive star in a distant galaxy has baffled astronomers by disappearing without a trace. Scientists have been observing the star for decades as it was in the late stages...
Exclusive 'sMothered' sneak peek: It's going down at the wiener festival
July 2, 2020 | 2:09pmNobody gets in the way of this mom and daughter -- not even two adorable wiener dogs. In “SMothered,” TLC’s hit reality series co-produced by The Post, several pairs of...
Scientists in Kenya working to develop environmentally friendly way to get rid of locusts
July 2, 2020 | 2:04pmNAIROBI, - Eat them, poison them, and use scent to drive them to cannibalism - as a second wave of locusts threatens to devour East Africa’s crops, scientists in a...
Twitch streamer Byron Bernstein, known as Reckful, dead at 31
July 2, 2020 | 2:01pmByron Bernstein, a beloved member of the online gaming community, has died at 31.
Herman Cain hospitalized with coronavirus
July 2, 2020 | 1:59pmCain, 74, the former CEO of Godfather’s Pizza, is doing well and is not on a ventilator, his staff told Newsmax, the conservative media outlet he joined as a contributor...
Joe Biden maintains double-digit lead over Trump in new poll
July 2, 2020 | 1:55pmWASHINGTON -- Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden continues his double-digit lead over President Trump and is now significantly ahead with senior voters, according to a new Monmouth University poll released...
Aaron Judge among Yankees who worked out at New Jersey HS
July 2, 2020 | 1:54pmAaron Judge and Aaron Hicks were among those back at Yankee Stadium Thursday, taking swings in preparation for the start of spring training 2.0 as they come back from injuries....
Rob Manfred backtracks after curious statement on MLB talks
July 2, 2020 | 1:53pmIn an appearance on "The Dan Patrick Show" on Wednesday commissioner Rob Manfred said that playing more than 60 games was never an option due to the novel coronavirus pandemic....
The rise and fall of Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s confidant
July 2, 2020 | 1:51pmThursday's arrest of accused Jeffrey Epstein "madam" Ghislaine Maxwell caps a spectacular fall from grace for the once-well-connected British socialite — who spent much of her life clawing her way...
Texas town’s entire police department placed under coronavirus quarantine
July 2, 2020 | 1:47pmAll 12 officers in a small Texas town’s police department went into self-quarantine after one member tested positive for the coronavirus this week, prompting a nearby sheriff’s office to step...
80 percent of NYC eateries couldn't afford June rent amid coronavirus
July 2, 2020 | 1:45pmMany restaurants closed during the peak of the pandemic in March through May.
Egypt reopens airports, pyramids after coronavirus closures
July 2, 2020 | 1:29pmCAIRO - Egypt restarted international flights and reopened major tourist attractions including the Great Pyramids of Giza on Wednesday after over three months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic....
Epstein victims celebrate Ghislaine Maxwell's arrest: 'I can’t be hurt anymore'
July 2, 2020 | 1:24pm“For years, I feared Epstein and his ring. Maxwell was the center of that sex trafficking ring. Now that the ring has been taken down, I know that I can’t...
Kobe Bryant featured on NBA 2K21 'Mamba Forever Edition' cover
July 2, 2020 | 1:23pmKobe Bryant is still in the game. The deceased Lakers legend will be featured on covers of NBA 2K21, including the "Mamba Forever Edition." Rookie sensation Zion Williamson and Trail...
American Airlines, four other carriers to receive billions more federal aid
July 2, 2020 | 1:21pmAmerican Airlines and four smaller carriers have reached agreement with the government for billions more in federal loans, a sign of the industry’s desperate fight to survive a downturn in...
Trump says Biden as president could lead to next Great Depression
July 2, 2020 | 1:18pmPresident Trump said Thursday that his defeat by Joe Biden could mean a "1929 situation" for the economy — as Biden blamed Trump for mass job losses during the coronavirus...
Death Cafes help ease grief, loss in the time of coronavirus
July 2, 2020 | 1:17pmNEW YORK — Panic attacks, trouble breathing, relapses that have sent her to bed for 14 hours at a time: At 35, Marissa Oliver has been forced to deal with...
Brazil military hand out masks to protect isolated Amazon tribes
July 2, 2020 | 1:13pmBOA VISTA - Soldiers handed out masks to barefooted Yanomami indigenous people including body-painted warriors carrying spears and bows and arrows on Wednesday on the second day of a military...
Coty changes CEO again, hires former L'Oreal executive
July 2, 2020 | 1:10pmCoty on Thursday named former L’Oreal executive Sue Nabi as chief executive officer, the cosmetics maker’s fifth since its multibillion-dollar deal with Procter & Gamble nearly five years ago. The...
Epstein investigators eyeing Prince Andrew after Ghislaine Maxwell bust
July 2, 2020 | 1:09pmPrince Andrew must really be sweating now. Investigators who busted accused Jeffrey Epstein procuress Ghislaine Maxwell still want to talk to Prince Andrew, they confirmed Thursday -- as lawyers predict...
Ghislaine Maxwell may testify against others in federal probe
July 2, 2020 | 1:09pmProsecutors on Thursday left open the possibility that Ghislaine Maxwell could cooperate in their investigation — despite indicting her on charges including perjury. Audrey Strauss, the acting US attorney for...
Fauci issues another grave coronavirus warning for US
July 2, 2020 | 1:03pmDr. Anthony Fauci on Thursday said the spikes in coronavirus cases in many states were “the worst” the US had seen — and warned of “an even greater outbreak ahead.”...
De Blasio expands outdoor dining seating after Gov. Cuomo criticism
July 2, 2020 | 1:02pmCity Hall hopes to boost the Big Apple's ailing restaurant business by allowing restaurants and bars that serve food to set up tables and chairs on streets closed for social...
Golden Gate Bridge ‘singing’ sound is now causing residents physiological distress
July 2, 2020 | 1:02pmOfficials in San Francisco are working to figure out a way to quiet a low hum coming from the famed Golden Gate Bridge that has become annoying to some residents....
Security! Why Hamptonites are rushing to hire their own guards
July 2, 2020 | 12:59pmWith protesters descending on the Hamptons this summer, rich New Yorkers with second homes on the East End are looking for more protection than just their hedges. Wealthy Hamptonites are...
Landslide at Myanmar mine that killed over 160 people shown in video
July 2, 2020 | 12:51pmThe workers were collecting stones in the Hpakant area of Kachin state, the center of the southeast Asian nation’s jade industry, when they were swept up in the cascade after...
US coronavirus deaths likely 28 percent higher than reported: study
July 2, 2020 | 12:45pmThe number of people in the US who died from the coronavirus in March through May was likely about 28 percent higher than the official count due in part to...
Homeland Security deputy secretary tells NYPD cops: We want you
July 2, 2020 | 12:44pmThe Department of Homeland Security has a message for NYPD cops disgruntled over recent anti-police unrest and a lack of backing from lawmakers: We're hiring. Ken Cuccinelli, the agency's acting...
Oh yeah, and about Ghislaine Maxwell ...
July 2, 2020 | 12:41pmLock her in a glass cage. Put a camera in the cell, hook it up to the internet, livestream it to the world. Double the guard. Double their pay. Make...
Nine-life cycles? Cat survives harrowing spin in washing machine
July 2, 2020 | 12:36pmHis owner says he used up "three of his nine lives."
'Get the f--k back!' Armed 'Karen' pulls gun on black mom in parking lot
July 2, 2020 | 12:33pmA white woman pulled a gun on a black mother and her 15-year-old daughter during a heated caught-on-camera confrontation Wednesday at a Michigan Chipotle. Video of the incident in the...
NYPD releases images of suspect in slashing of 2-year-old boy
July 2, 2020 | 12:33pmThe NYPD has released images of the suspect in the stroller attack of a 2-year-old boy in Morningside Heights. The violent encounter unfolded while a nanny was pushing the boy...
Tom Brady seems thrilled to be gone from Patriots: 'Football's fun again'
July 2, 2020 | 12:31pmWas it reuniting with Rob Gronkowski or leaving Bill Belichick and the Patriots? That remains uncertain, but Tom Brady is having “fun again,” he told his throwing coach, Tom House,...
Brought to life: Artist creates stunning portraits of historical figures
July 2, 2020 | 12:31pmIs this artificial intelligence or a time machine?
WWE star known for wearing mask votes against mask mandate as Tennessee mayor
July 2, 2020 | 12:22pmGlenn Jacobs rose to fame as WWE star Kane, the horrifying brother of the Undertaker who wore a mask for much of his career. Now, as the mayor of Knox...
De Blasio calls budget process 'thoughtful' after it was ripped by top cop
July 2, 2020 | 12:18pmMayor Bill de Blasio said the city budget that cut and diverted more than $1 billion from the NYPD was "a thoughtful process" — a day after the city's top...
These massive sharks have teeth on their eyeballs
July 2, 2020 | 12:17pmIf you didn’t already think the mighty whale shark was impressive, just wait until you hear what scientists found on their eyeballs. In a study published in PLOS One, researchers...
NBA pouring $150 million into Disney bubble
July 2, 2020 | 12:17pmTrips to Walt Disney World never come cheap. In order for the NBA to complete its season at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, the league will spend more than...
Rep. Nadler cruises to expected Democratic primary win
July 2, 2020 | 12:17pmNadler (D-NY) earned 62 percent of the vote in the heavily Democratic 10th Congressional District, which covers most of the west side of Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn.
Airport in Taiwan offering fake flights for travel-starved tourists
July 2, 2020 | 12:14pmTAIPEI - Starved of the travel experience during the coronavirus lockdown? One Taiwanese airport has the solution - a fake itinerary where you check-in, go through passport control and security...
Staten Island Ferry to resume regular rush-hour service next week
July 2, 2020 | 12:14pmThe Staten Island Ferry will resume regular rush-hour service levels next week amid a spike in ridership, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday. "More and more Staten Islanders are coming...
‘Conan’ to ditch quarantine, tape at LA comedy club Largo
July 2, 2020 | 12:10pmHe will be the first late-night host to move out of quarantine.
Prosecutors formally charge Ghislaine Maxwell at press conference
July 2, 2020 | 12:08pmProsecutors in Manhattan will formally announce the charges against Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell on Thursday.
San Francisco to end mug shot release in effort to stop perpetuating racial stereotypes
July 2, 2020 | 11:57amSAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco police will stop releasing the mug shots of people who have been arrested unless they pose a threat to the public, as part of an...
De Blasio plans to reopen NYC schools in September
July 2, 2020 | 11:51amCity schools will reopen -- in some form -- in September, Mayor Bill de Blasio confirmed Thursday. The nation's largest school system will be subject to daunting limitations, with many...
'Jealous' family dog mauls newborn babies to death in Brazil
July 2, 2020 | 11:48amTwo newborn twin sisters in Brazil were mauled to death by their family dog in what relatives described as a possible act of “jealously,” according to a report Thursday. Elaine...
Jeffrey Epstein statue pops up in New Mexico
July 2, 2020 | 11:42amA statue of notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein was left outside a New Mexico city hall in a satirical attack on anyone defending racist monuments.
Argentinian man sailed alone for 85 days after coronavirus canceled his flight home
July 2, 2020 | 11:41amNothing was about to keep Juan Manuel Ballestero from his family. The Argentinian man was on the island of Porto Santo in Portugal when the coronavirus outbreak prompted officials to...
Dad issues warning after son dies following hours of lockdown gaming
July 2, 2020 | 11:31am"Stand up, walk around and please warn your kids," this mourning dad pleads.
Facebook is killing Lasso, its TikTok copycat app
July 2, 2020 | 11:30amThe social network introduced the app — which allows users to make short form video clips similar to TikToks — back in November of 2018.
Patriots guaranteed Cam Newton next to nothing
July 2, 2020 | 11:26amCam Newton struggled to find a team interested in signing him. The Patriots waited until they had little to lose. After the former league MVP signed a one-year deal with...
Singer Duffy wants Netflix to remove ‘365 Days,’ says film 'glamorizes rape'
July 2, 2020 | 11:19amShe called the streaming service “irresponsible.”
Supreme Court to decide if Congress gets full Mueller report
July 2, 2020 | 10:52amThe Supreme Court said Thursday it will decide if Congress can receive redacted parts of special counsel Robert Mueller's report — almost certainly delaying release until after the election. Democrats...
Off-duty NYPD sergeant busted for striking bicyclist, shoving man
July 2, 2020 | 10:44amAn off-duty NYPD sergeant was busted for fleeing the scene after he struck a Brooklyn bicyclist -- and shoving another man who confronted him about the incident, cops said. Sgt....
University tells staff it can't care for kids while working remotely
July 2, 2020 | 10:44amFlorida State University has informed its employees that as of Aug. 7 they will no longer be allowed to care for their children while working from home during the coronavirus...
LA school police chief resigns after board approves budget cut
July 2, 2020 | 10:43amTodd Chamberlain, a 33-year law enforcement veteran who just became the chief of school police in December, stepped down Wednesday.
We now know just how much size matters — here are the hard numbers
July 2, 2020 | 10:40amThe phallic findings may be reassuring to some.
Novak Djokovic, wife cleared of coronavirus after controversial tournament
July 2, 2020 | 10:38amTen days after Novak Djokovic and his wife tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the two are now clear of it, his team announced on Thursday. After hosting the exhibition...
Two GOP senators want to replace Columbus Day with Juneteenth
July 2, 2020 | 10:26amA pair of Republican senators have proposed replacing Columbus Day on the federal government's list of official holidays with Juneteenth. Sens. James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) made the...
Tesla crushes coronavirus delivery expectations, stock soars
July 2, 2020 | 10:25amForget SpaceX -- it’s Elon Musk’s electric car company that keeps soaring to new heights. Shares of Elon Musk’s electric-car company, which have already tripled this year, soared another 8...
Man's penis reattached nearly a full day after he cut it off — and it works
July 2, 2020 | 10:23amThe patient has regained full use of his organ.
De Blasio delays 'BLM' mural in front of Trump Tower
July 2, 2020 | 10:21am"It has been postponed due to scheduling change," a City Hall spokeswoman told The Post.
Trump says economy is 'roaring back' after record jobs report
July 2, 2020 | 10:18amWASHINGTON — President Trump returned to the White House briefing room on Thursday to celebrate the nation's falling unemployment rate, describing it as "spectacular news for American workers and American...
Yankees, Mets are steps behind Red Sox in ticket refund policy
July 2, 2020 | 10:11amWhile the Yankees and Mets may very well perform better on the field than the Red Sox in this truncated 2020 season, the New York duo currently trails its neighbor...
Women's tennis star shades Novak Djokovic over coronavirus disaster
July 2, 2020 | 10:05amAndrea Petkovic is simply calling it as she sees it. On Monday, tennis star Eugenie Bouchard posted a collection of photos from June's Volvo Car Open, the biggest women's-only tennis...
Coronavirus could still spark US financial crisis, Fed warns
July 2, 2020 | 10:05amThe coronavirus pandemic could still plunge the US into a financial crisis even though the economy has started to get back on track, a Federal Reserve honcho warns. With infections...
Antonio Brown works out with Russell Wilson amid Seahawks rumors
July 2, 2020 | 10:04amThis may have been more than a photo op. Antonio Brown shared a video on Instagram of himself catching a deep pass from Seahawks star Russell Wilson in San Diego...
Trump vows to put an end to the 'lawlessness' of toppling statues
July 2, 2020 | 9:55amPresident Trump said Thursday that "lawlessness has been allowed to prevail" in the wake of statues toppled across the country -- but he won't allow it to happen anymore, referring...
Harvard grad fired over TikTok 'stab threat' now raising money online
July 2, 2020 | 9:55amThe Harvard graduate fired over a TikTok video in which she threatened to “stab” anyone who told her “All Lives Matter” is now trying to raise cash online. Claira Janover...
Ex-Epstein gal pal Ghislaine Maxwell arrested — here's where she's been hiding out
July 2, 2020 | 9:27amGhislaine Maxwell — Jeffrey Epstein's longtime associate accused of recruiting young girls for sex — has been arrested, according to a report.
Biden camp raises more money than Trump in June
July 2, 2020 | 9:24amBiden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, and the Democratic National Committee fundraising committees hauled in a total of $141 million in June - a single-month high.
Idaho has highest per-capita UFO sightings in the US
July 2, 2020 | 9:15amIdaho may be known for its potatoes, but it now also has bragging rights for having the highest number of UFO sightings per capita in the nation during the first...
Why this Jets holdover is crucial to Mekhi Becton's development
July 2, 2020 | 9:14amAs 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,...
A-Rod's legacy was already tarnished when he reached this rare milestone
July 2, 2020 | 9:07amThree years to the day after Alex Rodriguez hit his 500th homer, he drilled No. 600. The blast came in the first inning of a win over Toronto when Rodriguez...
‘Unicorn’ ox has a single horn in the middle of her head
July 2, 2020 | 9:00amAn ox that looks like a unicorn was spotted in João Pinheiro, Brazil. Behold the rare sight as the animal, which boasts one large horn in the middle of her...
Cop under investigation for kicking black man during arrest
July 2, 2020 | 8:55amA black man in London was allegedly kicked by a police officer as he was pushed to the ground in a caught-on-camera incident that's now under investigation. The video shows...
House passes bill sanctioning China over Hong Kong security law
July 2, 2020 | 8:44amThe House of Representatives has approved sanctions on banks doing business with Chinese officials behind the new national security law cracking down on Hong Kong protesters. Speaking before the measure...
Seattle sees 525 percent spike in crime thanks to CHOP, mayor says
July 2, 2020 | 8:43amSeattle saw a staggering 525 percent spike in crime as a result of the violence that swept through the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest zone, according to Mayor Jenny Durkan. Durkan's...
There's finally some good news for the economy — but a threat looms
July 2, 2020 | 8:34amThe US economy added a record 4.8 million jobs last month as the nation continued an economic rebound that's now threatened by a surge in coronavirus infections, new data show.
Lesley Manville replaces Helena Bonham-Carter as Princess Margaret in ‘The Crown’
July 2, 2020 | 8:22am“The baton is being passed on from two formidable actresses."
300 teens exposed to coronavirus during 'pong fest'
July 2, 2020 | 8:19amAbout 300 teens were exposed to the coronavirus during a recent “pong fest” in Texas, during which several of them were awaiting test results, with some having since been found...
Dad of Seattle CHOP shooting victim still has no answers in teen's death
July 2, 2020 | 8:07amThe father of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed inside Seattle's Capitol Hill Occupied Protest zone last month says he still has no answers in his son's death....
CNN reporter mugged at knifepoint live on air
July 2, 2020 | 8:07amVideo shows the moment a CNN reporter was mugged at knifepoint during a live broadcast in Brazil.
Three shot, one stabbed in latest bloody New York City night
July 2, 2020 | 7:59amFour men were murdered in the span of less than three hours late Wednesday into early Thursday, continuing the recent run of violence on city streets. The bloodshed began around...
New Zealand health minister quits over coronavirus missteps
July 2, 2020 | 7:57amNew Zealand’s embattled health minister -- who was twice discovered violating coronavirus lockdown rules -- has resigned after previously calling himself an “idiot” for showing poor judgment, according to reports....
The shocking final moments of teen shot dead in Seattle's CHOP
July 2, 2020 | 7:45amThe teenagers shot in Seattle’s Capitol Hill Organized Protest area earlier this week were being chased after stealing a Jeep at knifepoint — and one sobbed, "I don’t want to...
McDonald's hits brakes on reopening amid coronavirus surge
July 2, 2020 | 7:35amMcDonald's has halted plans to reopen its dining rooms amid a surge in coronavirus infections. The fast-food giant will not resume dine-in service at any more US restaurants for three...
Gun-toting lawyer claims couple's firearms kept 'mobsters' away
July 2, 2020 | 7:17amThe St. Louis legal eagle who, along with his wife, confronted Back Lives Matter protesters in their swanky neighborhood insisted that the only thing that kept the “mobsters” at bay...
Step inside Brooklyn Chop House's chic reopening efforts
July 2, 2020 | 6:55amYES, WE'RE OPEN Brooklyn Chop House is ready to reopen. The Chinese-infused steakhouse in FiDi will have plexiglass partitions between tables, digital menus and plastic-wrapped flatware — once indoor dining...
Texas bar owners stage 'Bar Lives Matter' protest against governor
July 2, 2020 | 3:27amBar owners in Texas staged a protest in reaction to the state's order to shut them down for a second time due to the coronavirus, reports said. Tee Allen Parker,...
NBA star not confident players will follow bubble protocols
July 2, 2020 | 3:16amOne star doesn't think his fellow NBA players will follow all the rules and protocols in the bubble when the league restarts on July 30 at Disney’s ESPN Wide World...
Music teacher in semen-tainted flute incident to plead guilty
July 2, 2020 | 2:36amA California music teacher accused of giving elementary school students woodwind instruments with his semen inside has reportedly agreed to plead guilty to state and federal charges. John Edward Zeretzke,...
Support New York's indie theaters with these drive-ins and rentals
July 2, 2020 | 2:08amAnyone with a car or couch can enjoy these parked pictures and online offerings.
Mavericks bring back former Knicks guard
July 2, 2020 | 2:02amDALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks signed guard Trey Burke on Wednesday after center Willie Cauley-Stein decided not to rejoin the team for the planned resumption of the season. Burke spent...
I miss lockdown because my neighborhood is crowded again
July 2, 2020 | 1:58amModel Helen Harley Harasti moved to Times Square right before the coronavirus pandemic hit New York City, excited to be yards away from world-class Broadway shows. “It was an amazing...
Groom with coronavirus may have infected 113 people at his own wedding
July 2, 2020 | 1:57amAn Indian man who traveled home for his wedding last month may have infected 113 people at the ceremony, a report said. The 31-year-old man -- who died two days...
Alabama students gamble on who gets sick at 'COVID-19 parties'
July 2, 2020 | 1:52amStudents in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, are reportedly throwing "COVID parties" with their friends and gambling on who will get sick first, according to local officials. City council member Sonya McKinstry testified...
Missouri man freed from prison with help from WNBA star
July 2, 2020 | 1:40amJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A Missouri man was freed from prison Wednesday after a county prosecutor declined to retry his case, punctuating years of work by WNBA star Maya Moore...
Vanilla Ice plans Fourth of July concert: 'We didn’t have coronavirus' in the '90s
July 2, 2020 | 1:30amCoronavirus can't put these Fourth of July celebrations on ice. Singer Vanilla Ice announced via Instagram that he will be holding a July 4 throwback concert in Austin, Texas --...
Nets interim coach not being judged on 'wins and losses'
July 2, 2020 | 1:24amJacque Vaughn waited a while to get another shot to earn a head coaching job. This couldn’t have been how he saw it happening — because nobody could have seen...
Video shows cop sucker-punch woman at Miami International Airport
July 2, 2020 | 12:30amA Miami cop was caught on camera sucker-punching a woman in the face during an argument on Wednesday night. The officer could be seen standing next to the woman at...
Brooklyn eatery, shut by virus 8 days after opening, bounces back
July 2, 2020 | 12:01amOn March 7, Romeo and Milka Regalli hosted a grand opening for Ras, their new Ethiopian restaurant in Crown Heights. Just eight days later, they had a not-so-grand closing.