July 8, 2020
Gov. Cuomo sent 6,300 COVID-19 patients to nursing homes during pandemic
New York dispatched more than 6,300 recovering coronavirus patients into vulnerable nursing homes during the height of the pandemic, officials said this week. The transfers were made under a now-scrapped,...
US tourist accused of fatally stabbing Rome cop says he was beaten in custody
One of the Bay Area students standing trial in Italy for the murder of a police officer said he was roughed-up in custody, according to a report on Wednesday. Finnegan...
One New York sports team about to play a real game
After months of waiting, New York finally will have one of its teams play a real game Thursday. NYCFC return to action against the Philadelphia Union Thursday morning. It will...
NYC to start painting Black Lives Matter mural outside Trump Tower
New York City will begin painting a large Black Lives Matter mural along Fifth Avenue outside Trump Tower on Thursday, sources told The Post. Mayor Bill de Blasio plans to...
Florida men busted for selling bleach as 'miracle' coronavirus cure
A Florida family has been hit with federal charges for allegedly peddling a so-called coronavirus miracle cure that is actually a concoction used as an industrial bleach. Mark Grenon, 62,...
‘You can’t win!’: NYC parents outraged over ‘blended’ learning plans
Parents and students expressed outrage Wednesday over the city’s plan for “blended” instruction, saying remote learning already has proven a failure — and limiting kids’ time in school won’t keep...
ESPN announcer's job in jeopardy after slip-up during race relations call
During a passionate two-hour ESPN college football conference call last month to discuss race following the death of George Floyd, there were riveting and emotional testimonials from on- and off-air...
Wendy's franchisee allegedly used $1 million in PPP loans to buy new home
The CEO of a large Wendy's franchisee diverted $1 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans meant to keep workers employed to buy a new house, according to a new lawsuit....
Movement on Mets sale about to pick up
The sale process for the Mets finally kicks into gear Thursday with the first-round bidding deadline. Suitors will be making indicative offers, meaning they will not be making binding bids....
Protester who claimed to be struck by car at BLM march charged with filing false report
A protester who claimed to have been hit by a car on Long Island was charged Wednesday with filing a false report, police said. Keith Harrison was at the Black...
Empty classrooms could put kids at emotional risk, therapist says
Keeping kids out of the classroom can deprive them of structure and hamper their learning of not just academics but key social cues, a city-based child therapist told The Post....
NYC teachers say classrooms will be chaos in staggered schedule
Chaos will likely rule the classrooms under the city’s plan to reopen public schools with a staggered schedule this fall, teachers told The Post on Wednesday. “There are so many...
Tesla stock surge may lead to $1.7B payday for Elon Musk
Tesla’s supercharged stock rally has put a $1.7 billion payday within arm’s reach for Chief Executive Elon Musk. Shares of the electric automaker have soared 40 percent in the past...
US Army soldier sentenced to life for sexual assault of minor
A 51-year-old US Army soldier was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday for aggravated sexual assault of a minor while on active duty, the Department of Justice announced. Daniel Kemp Sr....
Highly touted Mets shortstop's big test is here
The platform has shrunk from a full-length feature to, say, a short film at best. Yet that doesn’t lower the 2020 stakes for Amed Rosario. This still can be his...
Doggy deliveries help Colombians shop during coronavirus pandemic
MEDELLIN, Colombia — Eight-year-old Eros trots through the streets of this hilly city several times a day with a straw basket in his jaws, taking vegetables, fruit and packaged foods...
Aaron Boone's savage Yankees leadership making father proud
July 18 marks the one-year anniversary of Aaron Boone going “Savage” at the Stadium on home plate umpire Brennan Miller for calling Brett Gardner out on strikes: “Our guys are...
Ex-A's catcher: I was pushed out of MLB for kneeling
After George Floyd’s killing sparked a nationwide conversation about racial equality and justice, MLB decided to take its own stance. Black players around the league united to record a video...
Depleted Nets signing ex-Knick and 'moving toward' another
On the eve of training camp, the depleted Nets added a veteran, playoff-tested presence to their roster and were working on another. After arriving in Orlando, Fla., for the NBA’s...
Cop who knelt on George Floyd's neck told him it takes 'a lot of oxygen to talk'
The Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck for nearly 8 minutes before he died dismissed his pleas of being unable to breath, saying “it takes a heck...
Would Alexander Hamilton be a Democrat or Republican today?
Those who stand for nothing fall for anything — and if Alexander Hamilton were alive today, he would stand politically near the center as a right-leaning Democrat, historians say. "He...
Never Trump's utterly unprincipled lies
Conservatives have their disagreements with President Trump, even as they continue to support him overwhelmingly for any number of reasons. But a tiny group — a groupuscule, really — of...
Protesters stop sudden eviction of out-of-work NYC tenants
A group of protesters managed to stop what officials called a heartless and illegal eviction of tenants from a Brooklyn residence on Tuesday night. The tenants living in a four-story...
How COVID-19 is transmitted completely upended — here's what we need to reopen
If you’re working in an office or eating in a restaurant, and someone 30 feet away exhales tiny particles of the coronavirus, those particles can drift and infect you. Picture...
California security guard charged with murder after facemask dispute
A California security guard has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting a man dead during a dispute over a facemask. Umeir Hawkins, 32, was working as a guard in...
The left goes nuts over liberals who dare to defend free speech
One-hundred fifty luminaries, mostly of the left, signed an impassioned statement against the intolerance of cancel culture — and were promptly targeted by intolerant liberals for cancellation. Liberal culture in...
AG William Barr calls unfair policing of black males a 'widespread phenomenon'
WASHINGTON -- Attorney General William Barr on Wednesday acknowledged a "widespread phenomenon" where communities of color are treated differently by police in the US. “I do think it is a...
Barbados offering 12-month remote-work stay incentive to attract visitors
Why work from home when you can work from an island?
Yes, Amy Cooper has suffered enough
"Bringing her more misery just seems like piling on,” Christian Cooper says to explain why he won’t help Manhattan DA Cy Vance prosecute Amy Cooper over their now-infamous Central Park...
Showtime not firing ex-NBA player following defense of anti-Semitism
Showtime has distanced itself from Stephen Jackson’s comments defending anti-Semitism, but it is not cutting ties with him at this point. “We are aware of Stephen Jackson’s recent statements,” a...
Supreme Court's odd reluctance to truly stand up for religious freedom
Wednesday’s headline news from the Supreme Court was less than it seemed, because the justices never should have had to rule on the point they decided on — and they...
De Blasio's 'plan' for schools reopening falls far short of what kids, parents need
Parents are rightly panning Mayor Bill de Blasio and Chancellor Richard Carranza’s plan for a half-reopening of city schools come September — a vision that seems to only work for...
Javicia Leslie cast as new 'Batwoman' after Ruby Rose's shocking exit
“Batwoman” has found its new series lead.
Don't pull out of WHO — America should stop its lies from within: Devine
The president’s decision unilaterally to withdraw from the World Health Organization, without announcing an alternative body, against the advice of medical experts and the GOP’s own House Foreign Affairs Committee’s...
NY nurses union seeks hospital statistics on coronavirus in nurses
A New York nurses union is demanding local hospitals turn over statistics about coronavirus in nurses so they can prepare for a possible second wave of the virus, according to...
The band Lady A files lawsuit against blues singer Anita 'Lady A' White
The band Lady A, formerly known as Lady Antebellum, has filed a lawsuit against blues singer Anita White, who also goes by the name Lady A.
Devils to name Rangers assistant as next head coach
The Rangers may be searching for a new assistant coach soon. Lindy Ruff is expected to be named the next head coach of the Devils, ending his three-year tenure as...
Houston scraps Texas GOP’s in-person convention due to coronavirus
HOUSTON — Houston officials on Wednesday canceled the Texas Republican Party’s in-person convention, saying the spread of the coronavirus made it impossible to hold the event as scheduled. Mayor Sylvester...
The hottest sneaker of 2020, the Air Jordan 1 OG Dior, has arrived
The biggest cop of 2020 was so haute, it came and went without ever hitting store floors.
Henrik Lundqvist only goalie not at Rangers workouts
Two of the Rangers’ three goaltenders had participated in the NHL’s Phase 2 voluntary small-group workouts as of Wednesday, the team confirmed to The Post. Veteran Henrik Lundqvist is the...
Scientists warn of potential wave of COVID-linked brain damage
The world should brace itself for a possible wave of coronavirus-related brain damage leading to inflammatory diseases, psychosis and delirium, scientists warned Wednesday. A new study from University College London...
Muslim woman gets 'ISIS'-labeled Starbucks drink
A Muslim woman in Minnesota said a Starbucks employee wrote the word "ISIS" on her coffee cup after she ordered the drink, according to a report. The woman, identified by...
NFL player denounces DeSean Jackson's Hitler post in emotional speech
An NFL player choked up as he condemned anti-Semitism a day after Eagles star receiver DeSean Jackson apologized for posting offensive messages to Instagram. Steelers offensive tackle Zach Banner said...
Brooklyn man busted for stabbing pharmacy staffer during robbery
A Brooklyn man was arrested Wednesday for trying to rob a pharmacy and stabbing a staffer who didn’t open the register fast enough, officials said. Detectives and agents with the...
Counterfeit $20 bill now part of George Floyd murder case
The counterfeit $20 bill that cost George Floyd his life is now part of the murder case against the ex-Minneapolis cops charged in his death, according to court records made...
Pier 1 Imports to become a web-only business after liquidating stores
Pier 1 Imports isn't dead -- it's just heading to the web. The bankrupt home goods retailer -- which revealed in May it was closing all of its 540 stores...
Social distancing could stop surge of this deadly kids disease
Social-distancing measures may be stopping the spread of more than just the coronavirus.
Can't get a facial in lockdown? Try a butt one instead
This facialist has a cheeky response to NYC's reopening standards.
Seth Green celebrates 200 episodes of 'Robot Chicken'
"Robot Chicken," which premiered in 2005, is nearing its milestone 200th on Adult Swim.
NYPD limits retirement applications amid 400 percent surge this week
New York’s Finest are putting in for retirement faster than the NYPD can handle -- while citing a lack of respect and the loss of overtime pay, The Post has...
Listen to Episode 32 of 'Up In The Blue Seats': Training Camp Coming Soon feat. Butch Goring
The Rangers should be back to training camp on Monday. The hockey season is inching closer and closer. To talk about it, we present to you a new episode of...
Ex-Reddit CEO tweeted she 'knew about' Ghislaine Maxwell allegations in 2011
Ellen Pao, the former CEO of Reddit, said in the tweet posted Monday that Maxwell was at the party hosted by Kleiner Perkins, a venture capital giant where she worked...
Johnny Depp, the ultimate Gen X pinup, goes out with a sad whimper
Johnny, we hardly knew ye. For Gen Xers who came of age in the 1990s, there was no one like Johnny Depp. As it is, our icons are few —...
Louisiana lawmaker equates coronavirus mask mandates with Nazi Germany
A Louisiana state lawmaker said people who refuse to wear a facemask during the coronavirus pandemic are being persecuted like Jews in Nazi Germany as he filmed himself destroying a...
Statue of Melania Trump torched in her native Slovenia
A wooden statue of first lady Melania Trump was torched near her hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia, on July Fourth, according to the artist who commissioned the sculpture. Brad Downey, a...
Desperate New Yorkers are trying to bribe hair salons for coveted cuts
"Some try to pay off the bookers" — like greasing the palms of the maitre d' back in the day.
What to know about Governors Island reopening: Food, rides, art and more
Everything to know about the Governors Island opening.
'Cult' mom Lori Vallow's daughter allegedly molested by dad years before death
Lori Vallow's daughter was allegedly molested by her biological father years before her doomsday-obsessed mom and step-dad were implicated in her disappearance and death -- and her mother knew about...
Wild video shows woman steal pedestrian's sneakers, strip naked in Brooklyn
Good Samaritans shouting "call the police" took down an unhinged woman on their own after she attacked another woman and stole the victim's sneakers — but they couldn't stop her...
AG Letitia James calls to 'change existing structure' of NYPD
The 57-page report suggests the oversight model similar to Detroit, in which citizens would be appointed to the commission by the City Council, Public Advocate, Comptroller and the Mayor.
DeAndre Hopkins uses Patrick Mahomes deal to shade Texans again
With NFL players across the league reacting to Patrick Mahomes' market-resetting contract extension, former Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins had a slightly different reaction. The All-Pro wideout, who is clearly...
Yankees bust is shockingly an ace for his new team
One team’s trash became another team’s treasure. The Reds named Ex-Yankee Sonny Gray their opening day starter Wednesday. It’s a far-cry from his performance in the Bronx just two years...
West Village firehouse-turned-townhouse finds a new owner
Design details show the home's firehouse history, from framed payroll records and local neighborhood advertisements to the firehouse's original spiral staircase.
Circle K owner may sell gas stations amid concerns over Speedway deal
The owner of Circle K is angling to sell a chunk of its gas stations to quell possible antitrust concerns as it eyes a possible acquisition of the Speedway chain,...
The Twin Cities in ruins and other commentary
Protest beat: The Twin Cities in Ruins The media “might have ‘moved on’ from the riots in Minneapolis, but residents have nowhere to go,” reports Michael Tracey at The Wall...
Ex-Fox News anchor Shepard Smith joins CNBC
Former Fox News anchor Shepard Smith is set to join CNBC as the host of a new nightly newscast. The 56-year-old newscaster will host an hourlong weekday broadcast at 7...
Ivy League canceling football, all fall sports
The Ivy League has canceled all fall sports, including football, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, again potentially foreshadowing a nationwide shutdown of college athletics. Winter sports, including basketball, won’t begin...
18-year-old shot by LA deputy 5 times in the back, independent autopsy finds
Attorneys representing the family of a Southern California man who was fatally shot by a Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy last month said Wednesday that an independent autopsy found he...
Marilyn Monroe's former shrink's office for sale
Some like it bought: Marilyn Monroe's former shrink's home is for sale.
How tiny-house residents are weathering quarantine
Just weeks after the country shut down due to the coronavirus, cabin fever set in. After all, being confined to a small space can make anyone go nuts. But some...
Alec Baldwin is hush-hush shopping his Village penthouse
When Alec Baldwin isn't drinking Clorox while impersonating President Trump on "Saturday Night Live," he has quietly been shopping his sprawling penthouse off-market at Devonshire House, a prewar condo in...
Mexican president praises Trump at White House trade deal celebration
WASHINGTON — Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Wednesday hailed President Trump at the White House as "respectful" and "kind" to our neighbors to the south as the two...
Mets find creative way to get fans into Citi Field this season
There will be paying fans at Citi Field this year, after all. Well, at least paying fans’ cardboard equivalents. The Mets finally are offering refunds to all 2020 games (as...
Diplomat's former Westchester house returns for sale
The former Westchester home of Seychelles diplomat Justin Etzin and his then-wife, former Latvian model and Maxim cover girl Lana Zakocela, is back on the market for $3.37 million. That's...
Going to sleep with Harry Styles is no longer a dream
It's every fangirl's dream.
Idris Elba teases a ‘Luther’ movie based off his iconic role
Idris Elba has again teased the idea of turning his cult BBC detective drama "Luther" into a feature, more than a year after Season 5 aired on British television. The...
Ohio man cut off fingers, tattoos of woman found in barrel: court docs
An Ohio man cut off a woman's fingers and used a razor to remove her tattoos before stuffing her naked body in a barrel, court documents show. Ex-con William Slaton,...
Elon Musk's die-hard fans believe the wacky billionaire can do no wrong
What’s the deal with Elon Musk’s online army?
Ex-City Council staffer sues King for retaliating against her
A former staff member of embattled City Councilman Andy King sued him in federal court Wednesday — claiming his office retaliated against her after she cooperated with investigators who probed...
Florida lawyer wears hazmat suit to court amid coronavirus surge
You have the right to remain protected from the coronavirus. A Florida defense lawyer turned heads this week when he showed up to a federal courthouse in a full hazmat...
Unstoppable newborn poses with IUD that failed his mom
Talk about a strong swimmer.
Roger Stone banned from Facebook, Instagram after controversial post
President Trump’s longtime adviser Roger Stone has been blocked on Facebook and Instagram just days after he publicly asked the commander in chief for clemency.
Coronavirus has sparked honest conversations about finances in American households
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked more honest conversations about finances in American households, according to a new study. The survey asked 2,000 Americans about their finances in light of the...
Aggressive seaweed smothers one of world’s most remote reefs
HONOLULU — Researchers say a recently discovered species of seaweed is killing large patches of coral on once-pristine reefs and is rapidly spreading across one of the most remote and...
Free ambulance helps save mothers and babies in Kenya lockdown
NAIROBI - As soon as Kenya introduced a coronavirus curfew, Dr. Jemimah Kariuki, an obstetrician-gynecologist at Nairobi’s Kenyatta Hospital, started seeing more death and complications. “Every time I went to...
This zippered mask allows you to eat and drink without removing your face covering
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread across the United States, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the use of face coverings to slow transmission. Now, a...
Tropical storm Fay could form, bring heavy rainfall to NYC, Northeast on Friday
A tropical storm could form and bring heavy rains, winds and even a small chance of tornadoes to the New York and the Northeast beginning Friday, according to a report....
Start learning business school secrets from home with this $35 master class training
Sure, in an ideal world, you’d have all the time and financial resources to go back to school to get your MBA — the key word here being ideal. But life...
How Steven Matz's 'vow' kept him ready for crucial Mets role
Steven Matz can actually consider this as spring training 3.0. His first camp came in February and March with the rest of his Mets teammates, but was suspended by the...
Daniel Jones is just one part of this pivotal Giants leap
Part 3 in a five-part series -- a Giants trio of note. The Giants need more than three. They need more than three players in 2020 to take a quantum...
LAPD probing possible July 4th 'blue flu' protest
The Los Angeles Police Department saw an unusual spike in officers calling in sick over the Fourth of July weekend, and officials are probing whether it was a case of...
US coronavirus cases reach grim milestone
On Tuesday, the US broke a new record for the most number of cases confirmed in a single day at 60,021.
Rare gorillas in Nigeria captured on camera with babies
DAKAR, Senegal — Conservationists have captured the first images of a group of rare Cross River gorillas with multiple babies in Nigeria’s Mbe mountains, proof that the subspecies once feared...
Jane Lynch to host 'Weakest Link' game show revival
The game show phenomenon "Weakest Link" is making a comeback.
Alphabet's Loon uses balloon to give internet to remote regions in Kenya
Alphabet began offering the world’s first commercial high-speed internet using balloons to villagers in remote regions of Kenya’s Rift Valley on Wednesday. “Kenya is the first country... to have base...
Trump weighing TikTok's fate, national security adviser says
TikTok allows users to post creative video compilations and is extremely popular among teens, rivaling US-based Instagram and Snapchat.
Bubba Wallace says Trump should be worried about other matters than NASCAR
Wallace, 26, the sole black driver on the NASCAR circuit, needled Trump for getting the facts wrong about the rope that was found last month.
Lee Daniels' 'Wonder Years' reboot with black family in the works
A reboot of “The Wonder Years” has landed a pilot production commitment at ABC.
Singapore scientists seek power from darkness through shadow energy
SINGAPORE - Scientists in Singapore are hoping to perfect a new method of power generation driven largely by shadows, with the hope that it could one day help highly urbanized...
Gold surges over $1,800 toward new record high
Gold pushed above $1,800 an ounce on Wednesday for the first time since 2011, with analysts expecting further gains as investors stock up on an asset they expect to hold...
Democrats move forward with $1M for Confederate base name changes
House Democrats have included $1 million to remove Confederate names from military bases in their annual defense spending legislation. The $694.6 billion defense appropriations bill, unveiled Tuesday by the House...
GOP Rep. Zeldin wants de Blasio removed from office amid crime spree
New York Rep. Lee Zeldin wants Mayor Bill de Blasio ousted from office in the wake of the surge in gun violence and crime the city has seen in recent...
Novak Djokovic blasts coronavirus 'witch hunt'
Novak Djokovic doesn't understand why irresponsibility is so unpopular. Last month, the world's No. 1 tennis player helped plan The Adria Tour, which brought in players from multiple countries and...
Surfing star relives two-month rape, kidnap nightmare
Former surf star Carmen Greentree has written a book about being held captive in India for two months as a 22-year-old. The Australian Greentree, now 37, was a star waverider...
Queens man allegedly stabbed girlfriend to death in front of her daughter
A maniacal boyfriend used a kitchen knife to butcher his girlfriend to death in front of her horrified teen daughter — then sliced open his own abdomen in the frenzy,...
'The Old Guard' review: Charlize Theron is 6,000 years old and kicking ass
Charlize Theron has swapped "Mad Max" for a rad ax.
Coronavirus lockdown has turned us all into video experts
Americans have met an average of 10 new people online during their time in self-isolation, according to new research. The survey asked 2,000 Americans about their digital communication habits while...
Cat with head stuck in jar finally rescued after 2 harrowing weeks
It was a jarring ordeal for poor Peanut.
The 'MLS is Back,' but should it be?
The teams have trickled into Orlando and the grass at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex is freshly cut. Yet the "MLS is Back" tournament will separate players from...
New York's school decision a slap in the face to parents
Well, they did it. Mayor Bill de Blasio and his schools Chancellor Richard Carranza have finally confirmed an absurd plan to have school restart on a part-time schedule in the...
NYPD's Terrence Monahan calls portion of anti-chokehold bill 'dangerous'
NYPD Chief of Department Terence Monahan on Wednesday doubled down on his criticism of the City Council’s police anti-chokehold bill, calling a portion of it “dangerous.”
China puts visa restrictions on US citizens over Tibet
The announcement, made by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian, warned that the move would target "US individuals with egregious conduct related to Tibet issues," without further elaboration.
DeSean Jackson's teammate claims 'the Jewish community is mad at me'
Another Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver is on the defensive following DeSean Jackson's anti-Semitic posts on Instagram. Teammate Marquise Goodwin said he has been harassed online by "the Jewish community" after...
Cuomo blames inmates releases for NYC crime spike
The governor also emphasized the poisoned relations between the NYPD and New Yorkers as triggering to the uptick in crime.
Scientists find first direct evidence of ocean mixing across the Gulf Stream
Scientists have discovered the first direct evidence of the so-called Gulf Stream “blender effect,” where the waters mix on either side of the current. The University of Maryland led the...
Texas death row inmate to be first execution since coronavirus delay
A Texas inmate convicted of fatally shooting an elderly man nearly three decades ago is scheduled to be put to death by lethal injection Wednesday -- the first execution in...
Brazil media group to sue President Bolsonaro over coronavirus risks
The Brazilian Press Association said it will sue President Jair Bolsonaro for putting them at risk of being infected by the coronavirus.
Spotify cancels the term 'urban' in UK amid Black Lives Matter movement
"Moving forward, we won’t be using the word ‘urban.'"
United Airlines to notify 36,000 workers of potential furloughs
United Airlines said on Wednesday it was preparing to send notices of potential furloughs to 36,000 US-based frontline employees, or about 45 percent of staff, as travel demand hit by...
Tech CEO apologizes after racist tirade against Asian family
"My behavior in the video is appalling. This was clearly a moment where I lost control and made incredibly hurtful and divisive comments," Lofthouse said.
Rising ESPN star pays tribute to 'legendary' Mike Golic
For colleagues of ESPN, losing Mike Golic as a radio host leaves them with a heavy heart. On Tuesday, ESPN released their new weekday lineup of hosts to debut Aug....
What coronavirus? A new fever is now spreading in Florida
Forget the coronavirus, say hello to dengue fever. An 11th case of the mosquito-borne illness has been confirmed in the Florida Keys, officials from the Florida Department of Health announced...
Ex-college football player catches toddler thrown from burning balcony: video
Phillip Blanks, 28, said he sprang into action Friday when he heard a commotion outside his apartment building and dashed outside barefoot.
Family offers reward after grisly discovery revealed on TikTok
Two bodies discovered stuffed in suitcases by TikTokers were identified as a Washington couple -- and now their family is raising money to help solve their grisly slayings. Jessica Lewis,...
Bricks from NYC building crash into street after partial collapse
Part of the brick facade of a Midtown Manhattan building collapsed into the street Wednesday morning, snarling traffic and wrecking at least one parked car, authorities said. Bricks from the...
MTA union wants cops to enforce mask-wearing on buses
The MTA’s largest union wants cops assigned to buses to make sure riders wear masks — with drivers saying up to half of their passengers don’t cover their faces. “The...
Stephen Curry's Facebook face-mask plea met with anger
Not everybody was on board with Stephen Curry’s message about mask-wearing. The NBA shared a video on Facebook on Monday featuring Curry wearing a black Under Armour mask. In the...
Heinz releases 'Creamz' kits to turn condiments into ice cream
We all scream for how strange this ice cream is. Heinz, best known for its ketchup and other condiments, has decided to dip its toe – or scoop, rather –...
NYPD stats debunk commissioner's claims on NYC shootings spike
State bail reform and coronavirus-related releases from city jails are not driving this year's surge in shootings, the NYPD's own data shows — despite the insistence of department brass to...
Woman takes bird poop to the face helping baby crow
What's worse than egg on your face? Bird poop. A woman got hit in the kisser by a protective mother crow whose chick had fallen from the nest in San...
WHO says Sri Lanka and Maldives have eliminated measles, rubella
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka and Maldives have become the first two countries in the World Health Organization’s South-East Asia region to eliminate both measles and rubella ahead of...
Walmart creates new health insurance business, looks to hire agents
Walmart is making its latest move into the health care space with its own insurance business, the company said on its website. The world’s largest retailer has created an insurance...
Twitter shares spike after it hints at new subscription platform
Shares of Twitter spiked as much as 8 percent Wednesday after the company hinted it's building a subscription platform codenamed "Gryphon." Engineers for subscription platform, Twitter says in a job...
Fugitive auto tycoon wired nearly $900K to aid his dramatic escape
Fugitive auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn wired nearly $900,000 to one of the Americans accused of aiding his dramatic escape from Japan, the feds said. The former Nissan CEO sent two...
Not groovy, man: Congressman vows to stop DC from allowing magic mushrooms
Maryland Republican Rep. Andy Harris says Washington, DC, won't decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms, cacti and plants on his watch. Harris told The Post he's appalled that drug reform activists submitted on...
Trump's niece Mary photographed smiling in Oval Office in 2017
The photo was reportedly taken in April 2017 when the family celebrated the 80th birthday of the president's sister, Maryanne, just months after he was inaugurated.
Bullets fly through Brooklyn window into sleeping grandmother's bedroom
Bullets flew through the window of a Brooklyn home and entered a sleeping grandmother’s bedroom early Wednesday, police sources said. The shots went off on Van Siclen Avenue near Belmont...
Key witness in Trump impeachment trial to retire
Vindman has been the target of "bullying, intimidation, and retaliation" by the president and his allies, his attorney David Pressman said.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony canceled, will be replaced with special
The 35th annual induction ceremony will be replaced with an exclusive HBO special.
NBA exodus possible as Lakers, Zion Williamson take center stage at Disney World
It’s undetermined how many asterisks will be needed when (if?) a new NBA champion is crowned in an empty gym in October. But the march for a ring – not...
Dog dispute led to tragic killing of a dad and his daughter
An 82-year-old Florida man whose dog was declared by a court to be dangerous gunned down a father and his 11-year-old girl before being shot dead in a gunfight with...
Harvard, MIT sue Trump administration over policy for foreign students
Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have filed suit to block a new Trump administration policy that would force foreign students taking online-only courses this fall to return home,...
‘The Bachelor’ senior citizen spinoff still in the works at ABC
“Now casting seniors looking for love.”
An 'underworld' prison was just discovered and it'll give you nightmares
Dutch police said they discovered a twisted, underworld prison with soundproof torture chambers to stifle prisoners' screams. The operation uncovered seven shipping containers converted into prison cells and torture chambers...
UC Berkeley students plan to skirt ICE rules with fake course for foreign classmates
Hundreds of students at the University of California at Berkeley are privately discussing a plan to create a "dummy" course. The bogus class is allegedly being designed solely to help...
De Blasio still silent on plan to curb shootings as hot weekend looms
With another hot weekend looming, Mayor Bill de Blasio was again mum Wednesday on any detailed plan to combat the weeks-long surge in gun violence — following a summer holiday...
Allstate putting auto insurer in good hands with $4B megadeal
US insurer Allstate said late on Tuesday it will buy National General Holdings for about $4 billion in cash, scaling up its auto insurance business at a time when the...
Mississippi city named after Andrew Jackson is removing his statue
The City Council in Jackson voted 5-1 Tuesday to relocate the bronze figure of its namesake from its perch outside City Hall grounds.
Constable suspended for 'despicable' racist online posts
A Pennsylvania judge suspended a constable Wednesday over a series of “despicable” Facebook posts calling for a “race war” and characterizing Black Lives Matter protesters as terrorists. Pete Dardas --...
Girl pretends to sleep after she’s caught stealing snacks
This little girl pretended to catch some Z's — while standing up — when her grandmother caught the tot red-handed with a packet of fruit snacks. Twenty-month-old Amala closed her...
Democrats release memo blasting Facebook for 'unkept promises'
The DNC is calling out Facebook for its “unkept promises, uneven policies,” over the tech behemoth's stated commitment to combating disinformation on its platform. In a memo released Tuesday, the...
Joe Biden says he wants schools to reopen this fall, but 'safely'
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden "of course" wants schools to reopen this fall, a Biden campaign official tells The Post.
Gov. Cuomo to decide on school reopening date in August
The governor laid out a timeline as to how the state will determine when schools in some 700 districts, including New York City, will resume.
Russia digs trench around village to enforce coronavirus quarantine
Local officials believe the bug was spread throughout the village during a traditional shaman ritual performed by an infected woman on June 10.
Inside a possible Kanye West Wing: Wakanda, God and China
Billionaire rapper and business mogul Kanye West vaguely outlined a preliminary campaign platform in an interview with Forbes Wednesday, after revealing in a July 4th tweet that he would be...
Hong Kong bans protest anthem in schools as fears over freedoms intensify
HONG KONG - Hong Kong authorities on Wednesday banned school students from singing of “Glory to Hong Kong,” the unofficial anthem of the pro-democracy protest movement, just hours after Beijing...
VP Mike Pence says it's 'absolutely essential' for schools to reopen this fall
“We cannot let our kids fall behind academically," Vice President Micke Pence said.
The star WWE should move all-in with to replace Becky Lynch
WWE needs to go to the Banks. The company has a unique opportunity — one it appears to be seizing — with Sasha Banks. The Boss and tag partner Bayley...
How ESPN dumped Mike Golic: 'Not my choice'
Even a "Mike & Mike" reunion wasn't appealing enough for ESPN to keep Mike Golic on the radio. Shortly after The Post reported that ESPN was canceling "Golic & Wingo,"...
Gerrit Cole's baby boy Caden watches his first Yankees game
Caden Cole had a front-row seat to dad Gerrit Cole's first Yankees start in the Bronx. On Tuesday, new mom Amy Cole shared a photo from her living room, where...
'Goldilocks bread' sounds nice, but its secret ingredient will make you cringe
An enterprising French baker is switching up her reci-pee.
Demi Moore to produce erotic podcast ‘Dirty Diana’ with Lena Dunham, others
Demi Moore is to star in and produce starry scripted podcast series "Dirty Diana," which is being billed as “a new form of erotica” and will bow July 13. Created...
Feds reportedly investigating TikTok over children's privacy
The feds are investigating the popular app TikTok to determine if it failed to comply with a 2019 agreement aimed at protecting children’s privacy, according to a report. TikTok has...
Qatar Airways now requiring passengers to wear face shield
Travelers are going to have to up their PPE game if they want to fly on Qatar Airways. The airline is now requiring passengers to wear face shields in addition...
Jodie Comer is getting canceled over supposed Trump-supporting boyfriend
Evidence is slim in this case.
Facebook to blame for 'significant' civil rights setbacks: audit
The auditors blasted Facebook's policy of not fact-checking posts from politicians in the interest of protecting free expression over equality and non-discrimination — an approach they called "deeply troubling."
Pol pushes ‘CAREN’ act to combat racist 911 calls
A San Francisco city official is taking aim at so-called “Karens” -- by introducing an ordinance making it illegal to make bogus “racially biased” calls to cops. Supervisor Shamann Walton...
University of Toledo football player fatally shot at pizzeria
A football player for Ohio’s University of Toledo was fatally gunned down outside a pizza joint — and the shooter remains at large. Jahneil Douglas, 22, a defensive lineman on...
I flew across the country in a hazmat suit
Welcome to the new normal of airline travel. On a recent Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York, senior New York Post producer Heather Hauswirth wore a hazmat suit....
Heat will stay stuck on extra high for July in most of US
The heat is on. And for most of America it’ll stay on through the rest of the month and maybe longer, meteorologists say. Widespread and prolonged extreme heat is baking...
WHO acknowledges 'evidence emerging' of airborne spread of COVID-19
The World Health Organization acknowledges there is “evidence emerging” of the airborne spread of the coronavirus -- after a group of more than 200 scientists urged the UN agency to...
Fixing Uncle Sam's global broadcasting arm is more important than ever
Now more than ever, our nation must engage the the global war of ideas. America’s adversaries — especially China, Russia, and Iran — have aggressively ramped up their disinformation and...
Suspect in California doctor's killing identified as wanted felon
John Conway, 40, of Orville allegedly opened fire as Dr. Ari Gershman, 45, and his 15-year-old son drove a new Jeep Friday near Downieville.
Video of Schenectady cop kneeling on man's neck sparks outrage
Disturbing video has emerged of a Schenectady cop punching a man and kneeling on his neck during a violent altercation that drew comparisons to the Minneapolis police arrest of George...
AMC shares surge as chain nears deal to avoid bankruptcy
AMC Entertainment, struggling as its cinemas have been shuttered by coronavirus lockdowns, saw its stock surge nearly 10 percent Wednesday.
Politician cops to sending 'anonymous' racist letter — to himself
An Oregon politician has confessed to penning a racist letter to himself after he initially claimed it was anonymously sent to him, authorities said. Jonathan Lopez, who is Latino and...
'Vulnerable' AOC? This GOP candidate thinks he can unseat democratic socialist
The Republican candidate challenging Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claims he has a real shot at toppling the first-term Democratic socialist firebrand in the general election. The campaign of ex-cop and retired...
Yoenis Cespedes tries new position — but not at the Mets' request
Yoenis Cespedes owns a first baseman’s mitt, and put it to use during workouts Wednesday. But the grounders he took at first base were on his own, with Mets officials...
'Palm Springs' review: Andy Samberg isn't stuck on repeat in Hulu comedy
"SNL" vet makes quantum physics cool.
NYC schools announce 'blended learning model' for September
More than a million New York City students will return to school in September on a staggered schedule of two- and three-day weeks.
Beliebe it: Billie Eilish almost went to therapy over a weird obsession
"We did consider taking you to therapy because you were in so much pain over Justin Bieber."
Tampa Bay Bucks: Tom Brady's TB12 accepts big PPP loan
Your tax dollars, hard at work. In spite of the GOAT inking a two-year contract worth $50 million with the Buccaneers this offseason, Tom Brady's business venture, TB12 Inc., has...
Trump threatens to cut funding if schools don't reopen this fall
President Trump upped the ante in his push to have schools reopen this fall despite the coronavirus pandemic, threatening to cut off funding for those that don't. "In Germany, Denmark,...
Tech firm could be on verge of Alzheimer's breakthrough
Biogen has asked the feds to let it market a potentially groundbreaking treatment for Alzheimer's disease in the US, the company said Wednesday. The Massachusetts-based biotech firm asked the Food...
Supreme Court backs religious exemptions from ACA birth control mandate
The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld expanded exemptions to the Affordable Care Act’s birth control mandate for employers with religious or moral objections.
The Lakers ate like kings before getting NBA bubble food
Before they have to eat the grotty-looking food served during the quarantine phase of the NBA's Orlando bubble, the Lakers stuffed their faces like kings. On Tuesday night, Lakers stars...
Brooks Koepka perfectly trolls Bryson DeChambeau with 'steroid' tweet
Bryson DeChambeau's divisive rise in the golf world has now been acknowledged by his biggest rival. The 26-year-old DeChambeau has taken the sport by storm since the PGA Tour's return...
Florida man canned from job after mask outburst
The Florida Costco shopper who went ballistic after an elderly woman asked him to wear a mask is now out of a job. The man – who said he felt...
NJ tightens mask requirements to fight coronavirus surge
Wearing a face mask outdoors in New Jersey will now be required by law, Gov. Phil Murphy said. Murphy appeared on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" to announce that he'll be signing...
Trump administration warns against investing in Chinese firms
The Trump administration warned about investing in Chinese companies because of the possibility of sanctions and boycotts over the Chinese Communist Party's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and its strong-arm...
Netflix and spill? 'Unsolved Mysteries' reboot is leading to credible tips
Netflix and spill.
Portland police union blames riots on city officials: 'Condemn the violence'
Portland's police union ripped public officials for enabling rioters to destroy the city, as demonstrators once again taunted cops Tuesday night. In a post titled "This Cannot Continue," Portland Police...
Good Samaritan's death on subway tracks ruled a homicide
The death of a good Samaritan who was crushed by a Harlem train as he tried to break up a fight last week has been ruled a homicide, the NYPD...
Usain Bolt reveals daughter's perfect name in adorable photo
Baby Olympia Lightning Bolt arrived in May.
This has all the makings of hyped Jets draft pick's breakout season
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,...
Beachgoers beat seal unconscious so kids could take pictures with it
A seal was beaten the point of unconsciousness by a group of men at a Kazakhstan beach — so kids could take pictures with it.
No one knows what to make of these dancing robot baseball fans
TOKYO -- With their stadium devoid of fans due to coronavirus restrictions, Japanese baseball team Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks have come up with an imaginative replacement: dancing robots. Before their most...
Brooks Brothers files for bankruptcy, becoming latest retail virus victim
Brooks Brothers, the 202-year-old retailer that has dressed dozens of US presidents, filed for bankruptcy Wednesday.
Top ESPN college analyst could make 'Monday Night Football' his second job
You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York’s biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers & columnists to answer them in a...
Ex-drama teacher jailed over 'exploitative' relationship with student
Kim Connor, a former drama school teacher in England, was sentenced to nine months in jail for grooming one of her female students.
Trump says flying Confederate flag is a 'freedom of speech' issue
President Trump said the decision whether to fly the Confederate flag comes down to "freedom of speech," after he blasted NASCAR for banning the flag at its race events.
Marshals, SWAT team standoff with gunman in New Jersey
A suspect in a Big Apple murder case was shot and killed after a nearly two-hour standoff with police and US Marshals Wednesday, according to reports. The one hour and...
Yeezy does it: Kanye West actually breaks from Trump, but also blasts Dems
Rapper Kanye West said he no longer supports President Trump and also sounded off against the Democratic Party, in a wide-ranging interview discussing his political aspirations. Speaking to Forbes magazine in an...
Snowboarding champion drowns in spearfishing accident
GOLD COAST, Australia — Two-time world snowboard champion and Winter Olympian Alex Pullin drowned Wednesday while spearfishing on Australia’s Gold Coast. A police spokesperson said a 32-year-old man, later identified...
Why Yankees are taking it slow with Clint Frazier
Clint Frazier replaced Kyle Higashioka as the DH during Tuesday's intrasquad game, the second straight night he wasn’t in the field. “He is doing well. He had a little foot...
Jude Law circling Captain Hook role in Disney’s new ‘Peter Pan’
Sources say the release is expected to be theatrical and not go the Disney Plus streaming route.
'Dukes of Hazzard' stars jump into Confederate flag debate
“I have never had an African-American come up to me and have any problem with it."
35-year-old bicyclist fatally shot near his East Harlem home
An East Harlem bicyclist was fatally shot near his home early Wednesday, one of six shootings — two of them fatal — reported in the Big Apple within less than...
Two of Thomas Jefferson's descendants want his DC memorial replaced
Two descendants of Thomas Jefferson said they want his DC memorial replaced because it glorifies the third president as a Founding Father without providing context about him being a slaveholder,...
Developer Infinity Ward quietly removes gesture from 'Call of Duty' game
Players on the popular shoot-’em-up game “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare” will no longer be able to celebrate with an “OK” gesture because of its use as a hate symbol,...
Which state has the worst mosquitoes?
Alaska’s mosquitoes are so bad that you need to wear a special suit to go outside. A couple in Coldfoot, Alaska — 250 miles north of Fairbanks — showed the...
Airliner with 178 passengers plunges 10,000 feet after window cracks
A Chinese airliner with 178 passengers aboard plummeted 10,000 feet in three minutes after the cockpit window cracked – sending their meals and belongings tumbling onto the aisle as they...
Four people killed, three injured when gunfire erupts in Paterson
Four people were killed and three others injured when gunfire erupted in Paterson, New Jersey, late Tuesday, according to a report. The victims were struck about 11 p.m. in the...
Fans create petition to rename NYC's Longacre Theatre after Nick Cordero
Fans have launched a petition to rename New York City's Longacre Theatre in memory of Broadway star Nick Cordero, who passed away on Sunday due to complications from coronavirus. The...
What Aaron Boone's 'creative' Yankees pitching plan looks like
Twice on Tuesday, when discussing his starting pitching supply, Aaron Boone used the word “creative.” You know what that means: Make sure you have “Deployment of an opener” on your...
Women attack Canadian Black Lives Matter protesters with hockey stick
Two women in Canada were filmed attacking protesters with a hockey stick at a Black and Indigenous Lives Matter rally on Saturday. Winnipeg police said they are investigating the attack...
Oregon man driving stolen car crashes into woman driving another stolen car
A police chase in Oregon ended when a driver fleeing authorities in a stolen car crashed into a woman driving another stolen car. The debacle took place Monday when police...
Adam Silver: NBA's bubble plan 'should work' but is still a risk
Adam Silver is confident in the plan — that the NBA’s 22-team restart in Orlando, Fla., will be able to crown a champion without a spread of the novel coronavirus...
How Aroldis Chapman got shredded during shutdown
Viewed through a tiny rectangle Zoom box, the upper arms still look like dock rope connected to shoulders made of iron. Six days a week in his Davie, Fla., home...
NFL players union balks at league's escrow proposal
NFL players have balked at the league's proposal that 35 percent of player salaries be held in escrow during the 2020 season, NFL Network reported Tuesday. Per the report, the...
Texas State Fair canceled for first time since WWII over coronavirus concerns
The Texas State Fair has been canceled for the first time since World War II. Officials said Tuesday that the event will not take place in 2020 as the Lone...
Premier golf event postponed until 2021 — as expected
The 2020 Ryder Cup will be postponed for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, ESPN reported Tuesday, saying an official announcement is expected Wednesday. Citing a source not authorized...
Man wounded, woman clings to life following Brooklyn shooting
A woman was clinging to life after she and another man were shot by a gunman in East New York, Brooklyn, Tuesday night, police said. The woman, 33, was shot...
FBI investigating reported assault of black Indiana man
INDIANAPOLIS — The FBI said Tuesday it’s investigating the reported assault of a Black man by a group of white men at a southern Indiana lake. Vauhxx Booker, a civil...
Hurdle Kaapo Kakko must clear to play for Rangers this season
The NHL’s protocols for Phase 3 (training camp) and Phase 4 (the play-in series and Stanley Cup playoffs) are pending ratification by the players and board of governors, but they...
Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound wasn't pretty
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani threw competitive pitches off the mound at Angel Stadium on Tuesday for the first time in two years. Ohtani struggled with his control in the...
12-year-old boy charged for attempted rape in Queens
A 12-year-old boy was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly attempting to rape a woman in Queens, cops said. The boy, whose identity has not been released due to his age,...
190-year-old NYC bar Neir's Tavern survives COVID-19
"We are built on being a community gathering place and that has been the key to our success," owner Loycent Gordon says, adding that the historic bar is doing Zoom...