July 21, 2020
Texas teacher's aide accused of having sex with three students
July 21, 2020 | 11:53pmA Texas high school teacher's aide is charged with having sex with three separate students -- including one encounter in her home after she put her young child to bed,...
It turns out a ninth Net had coronavirus
July 21, 2020 | 11:37pmJustin Anderson finally rejoined the Nets for Tuesday’s practice in Orlando, Fla., a journey that seemed winding and interminably long. Now the burly forward revealed why: He had been the...
Where Knicks point guard will be playing this summer
July 21, 2020 | 11:18pmKnicks point guard Frank Ntilikina left the USA for his native France in late June and is making the most of it. With the French League as well as another...
Man who allegedly threw brick at NYPD officer freed after posting bail
July 21, 2020 | 11:16pmThe man who allegedly threw a brick at an NYPD cop during a late-May George Floyd protest has been freed after posting bail, sources told The Post. Christopher Cabrera, 25,...
The case for the Rangers being the NHL's next dynasty
July 21, 2020 | 11:12pmYou know how many teams with the Stanley Cup in the 33-year stretch from 1956 through 1988? Why, that would be seven — Montreal 16; Islanders, Oilers, Maple Leafs, four...
All-time Mets villain dishes on all things baseball
July 21, 2020 | 11:06pmCurrent ESPN analyst and Hall of Fame Braves third baseman Chipper Jones, who was a Mets villain for years, discusses with Post columnist Steve Serby how MLB will tackle the...
Yankees are nervous to leave their 'little bubble'
July 21, 2020 | 10:57pmLuke Voit uttered the words “deadly” and “damage” on Tuesday, and it felt refreshing to hear these used in the non-literal sense — “This lineup is deadly, top to bottom,”...
Twitter cracking down on thousands of QAnon conspiracy theory accounts
July 21, 2020 | 10:40pmTwitter on Tuesday said it was cracking down on accounts linked to QAnon, a group known for spreading conspiracy theories online. "We've been clear that we will take strong enforcement...
NYC reports zero coronavirus deaths for first time since March
July 21, 2020 | 10:34pmNew York City recorded zero coronavirus deaths on Monday in what would be the first day without deaths in the city since the pandemic began to ravage the city in...
The NFL's next dynasty has arrived
July 21, 2020 | 10:30pmEvery time we have a Super Bowl winner with a young quarterback, we wonder if this is the beginning of a new dynasty. Over the past decade, we questioned whether...
Newsweek, Olivet University get heat for PPP loans
July 21, 2020 | 10:28pmNewsweek and Olivet University are drawing fire for receiving coronavirus stimulus loans following their involvement in a $35 million money-laundering scheme that has resulted in guilty pleas by former executives...
Jalen Rose: NBA champion coach would be perfect Nets fit
July 21, 2020 | 10:12pmNets interim coach Jacque Vaughn has a great chance at getting the permanent post, considered one of the best NBA gigs this offseason because of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant....
Insurgent with 'mooning' past upsets 46-year State Assembly vet
July 21, 2020 | 10:11pmThis insurgent candidate’s moon shot is shining over Brooklyn. In a stunning development, community activist Emily Gallagher has pulled off an upset of 46-year-incumbent Assemblyman Joe Lentol as the final...
Joe Biden may pay for the chaos in major cities: Goodwin
July 21, 2020 | 10:04pmFrom sea to shining sea, crime is surging and gunfire rings throughout the night. In some cities, anarchists smash windows and set fires, aiming to set up autonomous zones. In...
There will be no NFL preseason games
July 21, 2020 | 10:02pmThe NFL Players Association has agreed to the league's plan to drop all preseason games for the 2020 season, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The...
NBA legend interested in buying team
July 21, 2020 | 9:48pmThe Minnesota Timberwolves are for sale, and franchise icon Kevin Garnett is part of a group of investors looking to buy the team, the Hall of Famer announced Tuesday. Sportico...
High Times magazine faces competition from laid-off writers
July 21, 2020 | 9:47pmHightimes Holdings, owner of stoner magazine High Times, appears to be coming down from its marijuana-legalization buzz, thanks to the coronavirus. The flagship publication has not produced a print version...
Touted prospect did everything right except make the Yankees
July 21, 2020 | 9:41pmClarke Schmidt won’t break camp with the Yankees, but the pitching prospect made the most of his opportunities in both spring trainings. The 24-year-old right-hander on Tuesday was named the...
Three stabbed in melee at Atlantic City casino
July 21, 2020 | 9:38pmThree men were stabbed during a melee at an Atlantic City casino, one of them suffering life-threatening injuries. New Jersey State Police said the incident took place shortly before 3...
Planned Parenthood removing Margaret Sanger's name from NYC clinic
July 21, 2020 | 9:35pmPlanned Parenthood of Greater New York on Tuesday said it'll ditch the name of Margaret Sanger -- one of the founders of the national organization -- from its Lower Manhattan...
A crucial Yankee won't be on Opening Day roster
July 21, 2020 | 9:15pmMasahiro Tanaka will not be on the Yankees’ Opening Day roster, but he may not be far behind. Though the veteran right-hander took a key step forward Tuesday, facing live...
Venice gondola tours restrict capacity due to 'overweight' tourists
July 21, 2020 | 8:54pmMaybe they should cut down on the pasta. Venice gondola tours are reducing capacity on their boats because of too many overweight tourists, the Guardian reported Tuesday. The smaller boats...
14 people shot in hail of gunfire outside Chicago funeral home
July 21, 2020 | 8:48pmFourteen people were shot and wounded in a barrage of gunfire at a Chicago funeral Tuesday, with police now combing the neighborhood for suspects. At least 60 shell casings were...
Jacob deGrom feeling the Mets pressure in shortened season
July 21, 2020 | 8:46pmJacob deGrom knows a repeat of last season won’t be good enough. Not with a 60-game schedule. He can’t afford to get off to a slow start again. “I don’t...
Split from Russian bride sparked 'killer lawyer's' anti-women crusade: attorney
July 21, 2020 | 8:43pm“Anti-feminist” lawyer Roy Den Hollander’s split from his Russian bride nearly 20 years ago helped trigger a women-hating tailspin that culminated in his murderous rampage at a female federal judge’s...
NYC is now the worst place to do business, retailers say
July 21, 2020 | 8:40pmNew York City’s progress fighting the coronavirus is doing little to help retailers, who say business in the city that never sleeps has become worse than anywhere else in the...
Artemi Panarin deserves to win the Hart Trophy
July 21, 2020 | 8:35pmDid you know that the Presidents’ Trophy-winning 1993-94 Rangers did not have a player in the top five of the Hart Trophy balloting? Adam Graves, eighth, and Mike Richter, 10th,...
Jets, Giants await answers on coronavirus testing for rookies
July 21, 2020 | 8:16pmJets rookies were scheduled to report for training camp on Tuesday and get their first COVID-19 tests, but the team delayed the report date. The Jets are seeking more clarity...
House passes $740B bill that would strip Confederate names from military bases
July 21, 2020 | 8:08pmThe National Defense Authorization Act was passed with a bipartisan majority of 295 to 125. The bill also includes a 3 percent pay raise for US troops.
Aaron Judge's message after 'cruel' Yankees moment still resonates
July 21, 2020 | 8:00pmIn the quiet visiting clubhouse at Minute Maid Park last October, just minutes after the Yankees saw their season end in crushing fashion against the Astros in the ALCS, manager...
Charles Oakley: What comes after Knicks' coaching hire is what matters
July 21, 2020 | 7:58pmCharles Oakley has a good inkling whom the next Knicks coach will be. Knowing Knicks president Leon Rose is Tom Thibodeau’s former agent and that the two grew close, Oakley...
Ukrainian president promotes animal rights to end hostage situation
July 21, 2020 | 7:57pmUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s promotion of a 2005 animal rights documentary starring Joaquin Phoenix led to the end of a dangerous hostage situation on a bus in northwest Ukraine on...
Here's a rare chance to live on a coveted secret street in NYC
July 21, 2020 | 7:51pmHomes go up for sale once every year or two and are snatched up quickly, while rental units, which rarely hit the market, find tenants in just a few days.
Sports team owners scoring on blank-check company craze
July 21, 2020 | 7:50pmThe coronavirus crisis is fueling a craze for blank-check companies, and the billionaire owners of pro sports teams are cashing in. On Monday, Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula said in...
Yoenis Cespedes has '80 percent' challenge as Mets plan gets clarity
July 21, 2020 | 7:35pmWhether Yoenis Cespedes has the mobility to play left field on even a part-time basis remains a question, but it’s also one the Mets don’t necessarily need answered. The veteran...
Another Fort Hood soldier found dead near Texas Army base
July 21, 2020 | 7:32pmA 26-year-old Fort Hood soldier was found dead near a lake about 15 miles from the Texas Army base, military officials said Tuesday. Pvt. Mejhor Morta was discovered Friday in...
Climate-change hysteria costs lives — but activists want to keep panic alive
July 21, 2020 | 7:28pmLast month, I published a book, “Apocalypse Never,” which debunks popular environmental myths. Among them: that humans are causing a sixth mass extinction and that climate change is making natural...
Joe Biden's disastrous plans for America's suburbs
July 21, 2020 | 7:26pmIf you live in the suburbs or you’re a city dweller eyeing a move to a quiet cul-de-sac where your kids can play outside, you need to know about Joe...
MLB player explains why he decided to kneel
July 21, 2020 | 7:21pmSan Francisco Giants’ outfielder Jaylin Davis is upholding his vow to use his platform for good, and started by explaining the significance behind why some players took a knee during...
Scientists replicate Orca boat from 'Jaws' to study sharks
July 21, 2020 | 7:21pmHooper won’t be driving this boat, chief.
Justice is still delayed for Shelly Silver
July 21, 2020 | 7:16pmShelly Silver’s “time has come,” Judge Valerie Caproni said Monday: “He needs to go to jail.” Will it finally stick? Now 76, the former speaker of the state Assembly has...
Rockland County mom fights parole terms of daughter's sexual assault killer
July 21, 2020 | 7:15pmOutraged Rockland County residents are fighting to keep a murderous sex fiend from being paroled in Manhattan later this week — just a 30-minute bus ride from where he sexually...
Why President Trump needs to let New York solve its own crime problem
July 21, 2020 | 7:14pmAs President Trump talks of sending in federal law-enforcers to help Chicago, New York and other cities deal with surging crime, we can’t help but think of a line from...
Trump pushes masks, warns coronavirus may 'get worse before it gets better'
July 21, 2020 | 7:13pm"I'm getting used to the mask. And the reason is, think about patriotism," Trump said.
Andrew Cuomo's ham-handed threats to roll back NY's reopening
July 21, 2020 | 7:09pm"It has to stop,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday of the crowds partying outdoors at bars and restaurants sans masks and flagrantly violating social-distancing rules, and if it doesn’t, well,...
NYPD cops engage in water gun battle on sweltering day in NYC
July 21, 2020 | 7:05pmTwo police officers were captured on video shooting water guns at a group of people in Jamaica, Queens, who were spraying the cool liquid right back at them.
NY bill would rollback COVID-19 liability protection for hospitals, nursing homes
July 21, 2020 | 7:01pmALBANY — Democratic state lawmakers are considering legislation this week that would partially rollback generous lawsuit liability protections for hospitals and nursing homes related to the coronavirus crisis, The Post...
NYC banner shows 'Che' Blasio holding Lady Liberty's severed head
July 21, 2020 | 6:56pmIt's Blaz the impaler. A banner unfurled over the Staten Island Expressway Tuesday shows New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio smirking in a Che Guevara shirt -- while holding...
Minnesota judge lifts gag order in George Floyd case
July 21, 2020 | 6:50pmMINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota judge on Tuesday lifted a gag order in the criminal case against four former officers charged in death of George Floyd, but said he would take...
Late 'Inside the Actors Studio' host James Lipton leaves wife $2.125M estate
July 21, 2020 | 6:47pmWelcome to "Inside the Actor's Portfolio." Late thespian and "Inside the Actors Studio" host James Lipton, left behind a $2.125 million estate to his wife, court records show. The 93-year-old...
MLB's highest-paid player is not who you think
July 21, 2020 | 6:32pmThe coronavirus pandemic has had its economic effects on the 2020 MLB season, but the most bizarre aspect has to be the league-leading salary of one vastly overpaid pitcher. Chen...
This is the man behind hundreds of your favorite cartoon voices
July 21, 2020 | 6:27pmFans of "Reno 911" might not know that Deputy Garcia — aka Carlos Alazraqui — is also one of the industry's busiest voiceover actors.
Acting DHS, CBP heads defend federal officers in Portland: 'We will not retreat'
July 21, 2020 | 6:21pmTrump administration officials on Tuesday defended federal officers deployed in Portland after criticism that the agents were unconstitutionally "kidnapping" protesters in the city. Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf said...
Trump speaks on Ghislaine Maxwell: 'I wish her well, frankly'
July 21, 2020 | 6:04pm"I've met her numerous times over the years, especially since I lived in Palm Beach and I guess they lived in Palm Beach, but I wish her well," Trump said...
‘The Wendy Williams Show’ sets Season 12 in-studio premiere
July 21, 2020 | 6:03pm“I miss you and can’t wait to get back in my purple chair."
A-Rod and J.Lo could lose control of their Mets bid
July 21, 2020 | 5:55pmAlex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez may soon be at an inflection point. Fred Wilpon’s Mets by the end of July will start management meetings with the four remaining bidding groups...
Cuomo may slash Excelsior Scholarship program amid COVID-19
July 21, 2020 | 5:51pmGov. Andrew Cuomo is warning incoming SUNY and CUNY freshmen he may have to slash the tuition relief program for middle class families because of the fiscal crisis fueled by...
Inside the madness of Kanye West's wild 2020 presidential bid
July 21, 2020 | 5:28pmWest said he’s running under the self-styled banner called the Birthday Party “because when we win, it’s everybody’s birthday.”
'It’s lonelier in lockdown': Users admit they're attracted to Amazon's Alexa
July 21, 2020 | 4:56pmIn case you thought the coronavirus lockdown wasn't making people desperate enough, a few lovesick souls are apparently getting turned on by Amazon's Alexa.
GOP searching for 2021 NYC mayoral race candidates
July 21, 2020 | 4:52pmThe New York Republican Party sees an opening to once again reclaim the mayoralty in the Big Apple after eight years of Mayor Bill de Blasio as anger builds over...
New York native loves looking like an MLB superstar
July 21, 2020 | 4:51pmThey say that there is someone in the world who looks just like you, and it just so happens that Max Scherzer’s doppelgänger resides five miles from Nationals Park. “I...
Trump signs memo excluding illegal immigrants from 2020 Census count
July 21, 2020 | 4:46pmWASHINGTON -- President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order excluding illegal immigrants from being counted in the 2020 United States census. Since the first census in 1790, both US...
Dr. Fauci says he 'was not invited' to Trump's coronavirus briefing
July 21, 2020 | 4:43pm"I'm assuming that I'm not going to be there because it's going to be just a short while and I'm still here at the NIH so I'm assuming I'm not...
Outdoor dining reservations at popular NYC spots booked weeks in advance
July 21, 2020 | 4:41pmIf you thought snagging a reservation at popular Big Apple eateries was hard before the coronavirus pandemic -- think again.
This MLB season will be unrecognizable
July 21, 2020 | 4:41pmWhen the 2020 season finally opens Thursday, baseball will look a lot different than when last season ended. Some of those changes were already set to be implemented, but the...
John Lewis' lesson for America and other commentary
July 21, 2020 | 4:26pmFrom the right: John Lewis’ Lesson for America John Lewis’ life “is worth celebrating for its own sake,” declares The Wall Street Journal editorial board, “but it’s all the more...
COVID-19 concerns nudge some teachers toward classroom exits
July 21, 2020 | 4:23pmCOLUMBUS, Ohio — As pressure mounts for teachers to return to their classrooms this fall, concerns about health risks from the coronavirus are pushing many toward alternatives, including career changes,...
Billy Eichner to play Paul Lynde in ‘Man in the Box’ biopic
July 21, 2020 | 4:20pm"He was as out as you could be, at that time."
Seagull rescued after spending week trapped in littered coronavirus mask
July 21, 2020 | 4:15pmA seagull in the UK was rescued after spending around a week with its legs hopelessly entangled in a disposable mask, which rendered it unable to fly or walk.
There's nothing wrong with peacefully kneeling for the national anthem: Sherman
July 21, 2020 | 4:12pmUsually we stagger to the finish line. But there is no “usually” this year. None at all. We stagger to the start this year. So just reaching MLB’s Opening Day...
Nurse ready for Mets return after 'insane' coronavirus work experience
July 21, 2020 | 4:11pmA new father carrying on his dad’s love of the Yankees. A Pete Alonso-loving nurse. A cancer-surviving, Mets-obsessed grandma. A baseball-mad thoracic surgeon and vice president of NYU Langone Health....
Fans remember Robin Williams on what would have been his 69th birthday
July 21, 2020 | 4:09pm"Robin Williams felt immortal in a way that's hard to articulate, but we didn't know that until we lost him."
Astronauts squeeze in last spacewalk before SpaceX departure
July 21, 2020 | 4:05pmCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronauts squeezed in one last spacewalk Tuesday before turning their attention to the all-important end to SpaceX’s first crew flight. Making their fourth and final spacewalk...
More than half of US states are now on tristate travel advisory list
July 21, 2020 | 4:03pmALBANY -- More than half of the United States cannot visit New York, New Jersey or Connecticut without quarantining for two weeks upon arrival, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday. Thirty-one...
US will hit back at foreign meddlers in 2020 election, top spy chief says
July 21, 2020 | 4:03pmGen. Paul Nakasone, National Security Agency director and US Cyber Command head, pledged that "We’re going to act when we see adversaries attempting to interfere in our elections."
Joe Biden takes no questions on his new coronavirus policy
July 21, 2020 | 3:57pmJoe Biden once again took no questions from the press Tuesday as he rolled out a plan to expand services for the elderly and children during the coronavirus pandemic. "Thank...
State yanks liquor licenses from NYC bars over social distance violations
July 21, 2020 | 3:55pmThe state has indefinitely suspended the liquor licenses of three restaurants and bars in Queens -- including a problem lounge that has recently drawn crowds of partiers -- for violating...
Hong Kong protesters adapt signs, slogans to skirt new law
July 21, 2020 | 3:53pmHONG KONG — It was one of the first protests in Hong Kong after a feared national security law came into effect. Among a dozen or so lunchtime demonstrators at...
Pavel Buchnevich returns to Rangers' top line despite Kaapo Kakko's upturn
July 21, 2020 | 3:52pmPavel Buchnevich rejoined the Rangers for Tuesday’s practice session after having missed one day on the ice with an apparently minor physical issue. The winger slid back into his slot...
'Grey's Anatomy' to feature coronavirus crisis in Season 17
July 21, 2020 | 3:50pmThe pandemic will particularly impact Dr. Owen Hunt’s (Kevin McKidd) plotline.
World population expected to shrink in the second half of this century
July 21, 2020 | 3:45pmThe world’s population is expected to shrink in the second half of the 21st century, according to researchers. The research, which is published in The Lancet medical journal, forecasts mortality,...
Late ‘Desperately Seeking Susan’ star leaves $450K estate to wife
July 21, 2020 | 3:45pmLate "Desperately Seeking Susan" actor Mark Blum has left behind a $450,000 estate to his wife, court papers show. The 69-year-old actor — who died of coronavirus-related complications on March...
This might be yet another coronavirus symptom, study claims
July 21, 2020 | 3:41pmCoronavirus patients may develop rash-like lesions inside their mouths, a small Spanish study recently concluded. Researchers involved in the study, published last week in JAMA Dermatology, examined 21 consecutive patients...
Gambling addiction spikes among South Korea's work-from-home day traders
July 21, 2020 | 3:40pmSEOUL - Day traders seeking help for gambling addiction have tripled in number in South Korea, as COVID-19 social distancing and working-from-home has freed up more time for online stock...
Our Lady J to write 'Rub & Tug' series with trans actor replacing Scarlett Johansson
July 21, 2020 | 3:38pmScarJo left the project after pushback.
Memory-boosting effects of working out could be bottled in 'exercise pill'
July 21, 2020 | 3:35pmForget the red pill and blue pill, how about an "exercise pill?"
New MTA app feature provides bus crowding info in real time
July 21, 2020 | 3:34pmHoping to avoid crowded buses because of the coronavirus pandemic? The MTA has you covered. The agency's myMTA mobile app now provides a real-time count of how many people are...
MotoGP champ flies through the air in terrifying crash
July 21, 2020 | 3:30pmDefending MotoGP champion Marc Marquez is currently recovering from surgery after suffering a horrifying crash in his first race of the season. After losing control of his bike with only...
Restaurateur Danny Meyer nixes famous no-tipping policy
July 21, 2020 | 3:26pmOne of the city's top restaurateurs — who famously instituted a no-tipping policy at his eateries five years ago — is rescinding the move amid the coronavirus. "We don’t know...
Heat wave continues to batter the East Coast
July 21, 2020 | 3:24pmStifling summer heat will linger on Tuesday for parts of the East Coast as eyes turn to the Gulf of Mexico for potential tropical developments. While a few degrees lower...
DNA from cigarette butts led to murder charge in 1985 stabbing
July 21, 2020 | 3:24pmDNA from cigarette butts led Oklahoma authorities to identify a suspect in a rest stop killing 35 years ago, the state’s attorney general said. Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter announced...
HBO lands Bridget Everett biographical comedy ‘Somebody Somewhere’
July 21, 2020 | 3:19pmIt is inspired by the Kansas native's life.
EU leaders agree on $2.1 trillion budget, coronavirus recovery fund
July 21, 2020 | 3:16pmEuropean Union leaders settled early Tuesday on a massive $2.1 trillion budget and coronavirus recovery fund — touted as a historic deal — after a contentious summit that lasted nearly...
US coronavirus infections more than 10 times higher than reported, CDC says
July 21, 2020 | 3:15pmThe coronavirus may be an even bigger problem than previously thought. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a new study that found that the numbers of COVID-19 cases...
Killer Roy Den Hollander had photos, address of NY chief judge in car
July 21, 2020 | 3:12pmA top New York judge may also have been in the cross hairs of "anti-feminist” lawyer Roy Den Hollander — her photo was found in the car where he killed...
Fauci pushes back on Trump criticism
July 21, 2020 | 3:06pmDr. Anthony Fauci pushed back at President Trump’s characterization of him as “a little bit of an alarmist” about the coronavirus, saying he prefers to think of himself as “a...
Mets' all-in attitude will propel them in NL East
July 21, 2020 | 3:04pmThe Post's Ken Davidoff previews the NL East. 1. New York Mets O/U wins: 32 Key player: OF/DH Yoenis Cespedes. In his four years as an active Met, Cespedes has...
WH press secretary McEnany slams de Blasio, NY mail-in ballots
July 21, 2020 | 3:03pmWhite House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said Tuesday that New York's "absolute catastrophe" with mail-in ballots is a "dark omen" for November and that Mayor Bill de Blasio is having...
Yom Kippur synagogue attacker goes on trial in Germany
July 21, 2020 | 2:56pmMAGDEBURG, Germany — A 28-year-old German right-wing extremist went on trial Tuesday for a Yom Kippur attack on a synagogue that is considered one of the worst anti-Semitic assaults in...
De Blasio silent on when anti-cop graffiti will come off Dinkins building
July 21, 2020 | 2:41pmMayor Bill de Blasio refused to say when city workers would clean graffiti that says "F--k cops" and "ACAB" (for "All cops are bastards") from the David N. Dinkins Municipal...
Cape Cod boaters spot great white shark circling them for 15 minutes
July 21, 2020 | 2:37pmKids on board a boat on Cape Cod Bay in Massachusetts experienced what will become a “lifelong memory” when a great white shark was spotted over the weekend, according to...
'Indian Matchmaking': How Netflix's hit dating show is changing reality TV
July 21, 2020 | 2:32pmNetflix's latest binge-worthy dating show has viewers hooked.
Dad hilariously struggles to wrangle triplets raiding the fridge
July 21, 2020 | 2:30pmThese triplet tots staged a coordinated raid on the family fridge — and dad could barely keep up.
Universal Standard takes up to 75 percent off bestsellers for Sample Sale
July 21, 2020 | 2:29pmNow is the perfect chance to score some Universal Standard deals now that its Sample Sale is here. The popular brand is taking 75% off a variety of summer styles,...
Michael Cohen's attorneys to argue for his release later this week
July 21, 2020 | 2:28pmLawyers for President Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen will argue for his release in a Manhattan federal court hearing later this week, according to court papers filed Tuesday. The attorneys...
City's illegal-fireworks crackdown starts off with a bang
July 21, 2020 | 2:26pmThe city's illegal-fireworks crackdown netted two shipping containers worth of pyrotechnics and nabbing 127 people for allegedly smuggling the firecrackers into the five boroughs from out-of-state in the last month.
Coronavirus has inspired more people to spend their money on small businesses
July 21, 2020 | 2:26pmSeven in 10 Americans have experienced a wake-up call to avoid big corporations and shop small during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research. The study asked 2,000 Americans how...
Mets honor late Post photographer Anthony Causi with photo-pit cutout
July 21, 2020 | 2:18pmThe likeness of late Post sports photographer Anthony Causi resides right where it belongs – in the photo pit at Citi Field. The Mets gave a touching tribute to Causi...
Reporter denies calling Kayleigh McEnany 'lying bitch' during briefing
July 21, 2020 | 2:17pmTwo years after "yanny or laurel" reached the White House, the executive mansion was consumed Tuesday with debate about whether a journalist called White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany a...
AOC accosted, called 'f---ing bitch' by Republican lawmaker
July 21, 2020 | 2:15pmThe incident, according to The Hill, occurred on Monday when Rep. Ted Yoho (R-Fla.), joined by Rep. Roger Williams (R-Tx.), was coming down the steps of the Capitol after voting.
Rangers star is a finalist for NHL MVP
July 21, 2020 | 2:10pmThe Breadman has Hart. The NHL announced Tuesday that Rangers star forward Artemi Panarin is a finalist for the Hart Trophy, awarded annually to the “player judged most valuable to...
CEO of Coach parent company Tapestry quits amid investigation
July 21, 2020 | 2:09pmTapestry Chairman and CEO Jide Zeitlin stepped down on Tuesday amid an investigation into his personal behavior, a source familiar with the matter said. The source said Tapestry's board had...
Draymond Green, Charles Barkley get right to the elephant in the room
July 21, 2020 | 2:07pmAs members of a panel for TNT’s new nightly show, “The Arena,” which was launched to follow the restart of the NBA season, Charles Barkley and Draymond Green had no...
Starbucks employee arrested for spitting in cops' drinks
July 21, 2020 | 2:05pmA New Jersey Starbucks employee spat in drinks ordered by police officers and then bragged about it — leading to his easy arrest, reports said Tuesday. Kevin Trejo, 21, of...
Matt Gaetz calls on Liz Cheney to resign from GOP leadership
July 21, 2020 | 2:03pmWASHINGTON -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, a rising star in the Republican Party and close ally to President Trump, publicly accused Rep. Liz Cheney of undermining the president and called on...
Wall Street mogul gearing up for NYC mayoral run
July 21, 2020 | 2:02pmCitigroup vice chairman Raymond McGuire has hired Jerry Goldfeder to start laying the foundations for a mayoral bid, sources said.
Racism is giving black women serious memory problems: study
July 21, 2020 | 1:53pmIt may put them at a higher risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's.
Wells Fargo appoints CFO in leadership shake-up
July 21, 2020 | 1:51pmWells Fargo said on Tuesday that Mike Santomassimo will replace John Shrewsberry as chief financial officer when he retires in the fall after more than two decades at the firm.
Chinese hackers charged with trying to steal vaccine research
July 21, 2020 | 1:49pmTwo Chinese hackers have been charged with attempting to steal coronavirus vaccine research from government agencies and private companies, the Department of Justice announced on Tuesday.
Beachfront homes in Australia evacuated 'indefinitely' after 'erosion crisis'
July 21, 2020 | 1:49pmBeachfront homes in Australia worth millions were ordered to evacuate on Monday after a coastal storm triggered massive waves that eroded away cliffs. A total of 18 homes were evacuated...
Connecticut lab finds 90 positive COVID-19 tests were false: report
July 21, 2020 | 1:38pmNearly a hundred people in Connecticut who received positive coronavirus tests didn’t actually have the disease, reports said. A total of 90 out of 144 people tested between June 15...
One fan went all out to troll Vikings' Kirk Cousins TikTok 'duet' challenge
July 21, 2020 | 1:32pmA Kirk Cousins TikTok challenge — what could go wrong? The video posted by the official @VikingsNFLTikTok account showed quarterback Kirk Cousins wearing a red non-contact jersey dropping back and...
Bulls rookie publicly rips his own coach: 'I don't like him'
July 21, 2020 | 1:31pmFor a team that once won six championships in eight years, the Chicago Bulls have largely been a mess since Michael Jordan left the team. Monday added another embarrassing moment...
Walmart announces it will close all stores for Thanksgiving Day
July 21, 2020 | 1:25pmWalmart said it will close all of its stores on Thanksgiving Day -- a big pivot from its usual practice of kicking off Black Friday doorbuster sales during the storied...
Success Academy delays reopening after being denied access to buildings
July 21, 2020 | 1:24pmSuccess Academy planned to begin some in-school instruction Aug. 20, with a staggered schedule that would have students alternating between remote and campus teaching.
David Schwimmer has an update on coronavirus-postponed ‘Friends’ reunion
July 21, 2020 | 1:24pmThe special will include some “surprise bits,” he said.
Catch him if you can! 12-year-old boy leads police on chase
July 21, 2020 | 1:22pmA 12-year-old Delaware boy stole a pickup truck at a convenience store and led cops on a high-speed pursuit before crashing into a guardrail, state police said. The boy, whose...
Strip clubs slammed by US restrictions on COVID-19 loans
July 21, 2020 | 1:22pmStrip clubs across the US closed earlier this year in the face of COVID-19 social-distancing measures that precluded the up-close nature of the exotic dancing industry. Like many businesses, these...
Man kicked out of Wisconsin store after using his shirt as a 'mask'
July 21, 2020 | 1:11pmThis bellyacher was no match for workers at a Wisconsin store who kicked him out after he pulled his shirt over his face – exposing his big gut -- and...
Devoted Yankees fan's life filled with pain, joy as baseball normalcy returns
July 21, 2020 | 1:05pmA new father carrying on his dad’s love of the Yankees. A Pete Alonso-loving nurse. A cancer-surviving, Mets-obsessed grandma. A baseball-mad thoracic surgeon and vice president of NYU Langone Health....
Rich Americans spew more carbon pollution at home than poor
July 21, 2020 | 1:01pmRich Americans produce nearly 25 percent more heat-trapping gases than poorer people at home, according to a comprehensive study of US residential carbon footprints. Scientists studied 93 million housing units...
US tennis star who ripped Djokovic booted from event for breaking quarantine
July 21, 2020 | 12:58pmAmerican tennis player Danielle Collins has been dismissed from the World TeamTennis event for breaching coronavirus protocols just over a month after she heavily criticized Novak Djokovic, the men’s world...
'Colbert Report' spot once featured 'anti-feminist' lawyer who shot NJ judge's family
July 21, 2020 | 12:51pmProudly "anti-feminist" lawyer Roy Den Hollander — who fatally shot a federal judge's son and wounded her husband before killing himself — once made a chilling call for armed men...
China, US reportedly launching separate spacecrafts to Mars within two weeks
July 21, 2020 | 12:41pmChina is preparing to send its first mission to the red planet this week, launching a spacecraft on a seven-month trip to Mars.
These are the top how-to videos people have searched for while stuck at home
July 21, 2020 | 12:40pmAmericans now consult ‘How To’ videos to learn something new, with top life 'hack' search terms including how to play the guitar, edit photos and stain removal. A study of...
Former Illinois sheriff's sergeant charged with sexually abusing teens
July 21, 2020 | 12:34pmA retired sheriff’s sergeant in Illinois has been charged with sexually abusing two girls and hosting parties at his home where he provided alcohol and drugs to teens, police said....
Woman's dead body found floating in East River
July 21, 2020 | 12:30pmA woman’s dead body was found floating in the East River on Monday night, cops said. The unidentified woman, who appeared to be in her 20s or 30s, was discovered...
Patrick Mahomes' girlfriend calls out trolls after kissing post
July 21, 2020 | 12:28pmMatthews shared a cozy snap of the couple Monday on Instagram.
Kanye West makes bizarre Bill Cosby claim in now-deleted rant
July 21, 2020 | 12:25pm2020 presidential hopeful Kanye West claimed in his since-deleted Monday night Twitter rant that NBC "locked up" disgraced comedian Bill Cosby.
Watchdog says NYPD on pace to blow past overtime cap by $400M
July 21, 2020 | 12:22pmIt's just a paper cut! Gotham's top budget watchdog projected Tuesday that the New York Police Department will blow its new overtime cap by $400 million, effectively undoing the biggest...
De Blasio fires back at Trump about sending feds to NYC
July 21, 2020 | 12:14pmThe mayor blasted Trump's threat as "bluster" at his daily press briefing.
Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder busted in $60M bribery scheme
July 21, 2020 | 12:10pmOhio House Speaker Larry Householder and four others were arrested Tuesday in connection with a $60 million bribery scheme, according to reports. Federal officials busted Householder at his farm in...
Score two luxury toothbrushes for over 70 percent off with this bundle
July 21, 2020 | 12:09pmAccording to the American Dental Association (ADA), it is of utmost importance that people brush their teeth for at least two minutes twice a day. Not only will doing so...
Homeland Security to collect intel on protesters threatening to damage statues
July 21, 2020 | 12:06pmThe Department of Homeland Security expanded the authority of its officials to collect information about protesters threatening to damage or destroy public memorials and statues even if they aren't on...
Be your own accountant with this personal finance course
July 21, 2020 | 12:05pmIn the world of personal finances, you have three options to choose from: Either pay for an accountant or professional to handle the books for you, learn how to manage...
Police bust suspect in 'thrill killing' of homeless man
July 21, 2020 | 12:00pmA gunman in Las Vegas shot two men in random, unprovoked shootings, including the “thrill killing” of a sleeping homeless man, police said.
Michael Brooks, popular political commentator, dead at 37
July 21, 2020 | 12:00pmPopular political commentator Michael Brooks, who hosted “The Michael Brooks Show” and “The Majority Report,” has died suddenly from an undisclosed medical condition at age 37. “It is with a...
Washington NFL team names disgraced broadcaster's replacement
July 21, 2020 | 11:54amNBC Sports Washington anchor and reporter Julie Donaldson is being hired by Washington’s NFL team to lead its radio broadcast team this season, according to ESPN. In addition, Donaldson will...
COVID-19 pandemic delays Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' fraud trial
July 21, 2020 | 11:52amThe long-anticipated criminal fraud trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes will likely get delayed until early next year -- and she has the coronavirus to thank. The disgraced former Silicon...
'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek reveals whom he wants as successor
July 21, 2020 | 11:51amHe says she's "younger . . . funnier."
Aldi to open more than 70 new grocery stores by end of this year
July 21, 2020 | 11:48amGerman-owned supermarket chain Aldi -- a deep-discounting, corporate cousin of the popular Trader Joe's supermarket chain -- says it will open more than 70 new US stores by the end...
Teen masters piano and Rubik's Cube, sets the bar for pandemic goals
July 21, 2020 | 11:46amTikTok isn't all trash.
Andrew Gillum addresses entering rehab after hotel room incident
July 21, 2020 | 11:44amAndrew Gillum, the once-rising Democratic star who narrowly lost the 2018 Florida governor's race, has opened up for the first time since exiting public life and entering rehab.
Pizza Hut driver caught on camera realizing he received huge tip
July 21, 2020 | 11:41amThis guy must have been really impressed with the service. A Tennessee man reportedly made a pizza delivery driver’s week by giving him a very generous tip. According to the...
Anti-Trump GOP group's founders have ties to Russia and tax troubles, docs reveal
July 21, 2020 | 11:35amThe founders of the Lincoln Project, a headline-grabbing new anti-Trump political action committee formed by GOP operatives have their own checkered dealings with Russia and the tax man, documents obtained...
Scientists identify dozens of active volcanoes on Venus
July 21, 2020 | 11:34amWASHINGTON - Scientists have identified 37 volcanic structures on Venus that appear to be recently active - and probably still are today - painting the picture of a geologically dynamic...
LeBron James really missed his mom during quarantine
July 21, 2020 | 11:29amAlthough Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James spent his quarantine enjoying time with his wife and kids, he revealed what he misses the most while stuck inside. “The only thing...
The team that will top the Yankees in AL East
July 21, 2020 | 11:26amThe Post's Joel Sherman previews the AL East. 1. Tampa Bay Rays O/U wins: 34 Key player: Austin Meadows. The Rays’ offense is largely interchangeable pieces used to maximize selective...
China using forced Uighur labor to mass produce coronavirus face masks
July 21, 2020 | 11:25amChinese companies are using a state-run labor program to force its mostly Muslim Uighur minorities into manufacturing masks and other personal protective equipment to keep up with increased demands during...
Doctor reinfected with COVID-19 — three months after recovering
July 21, 2020 | 11:12amThe news comes amid ongoing uncertainty in the scientific community about whether long-term immunity is possible following infection.
Gas pump flies like a rubber band at woman as car speeds off
July 21, 2020 | 11:09amWatch out! This gas station fail in Bridgewater, Tasmania, could have gone explosively wrong. When a driver pulled away from the pump while still attached to it, the nozzle sprang...
House bans Chinese-owned TikTok from federal phones
July 21, 2020 | 11:07amThe House voted as part of a defense spending bill to bar federal employees from downloading the Chinese-owned TikTok app on government-issued phones because of national security concerns. Congressional lawmakers...
Return of MLB betting marked by new rule, uncertainty
July 21, 2020 | 11:00amLAS VEGAS — Despite the negativity exacerbated by an acrimonious and prolonged offseason, it appears baseball still could be an easy sell at the sportsbooks. It certainly helps when the...
Hammer-wielding woman chased down by cops in Midtown
July 21, 2020 | 10:48amA woman was taken into custody after allegedly swinging a hammer around on the streets of Manhattan Tuesday morning, according to police and a witness. The incident unfolded just before...
Company develops drone that can disinfect an entire stadium in 3 hours
July 21, 2020 | 10:47amResearchers have developed a new coronavirus-era drone that can disinfect an entire sports stadium within three hours. Aeras Fog Company, which is based in Wexford, Pa., said the machine utilizes...
The telling text Patrick Mahomes sent Chiefs star after $500 million deal
July 21, 2020 | 10:39amNestled in the Chiefs' mammoth, $503 million deal with Patrick Mahomes is proof that the franchise quarterback had Chris Jones' back. The reigning NFL MVP made it clear to general...
Miracle mom who gave birth on a ventilator dies of coronavirus
July 21, 2020 | 10:39amA Minnesota mom died of the coronavirus without ever meeting her new daughter — after giving birth by emergency C-section while on a ventilator at the hospital, according to the...
Babysitter charged in death of missing 2-year-old
July 21, 2020 | 10:36amThe babysitter of a missing 2-year-old Philadelphia boy has been charged with murder, authorities said.
Trump takes a stand, says 'game is over' for him if athletes kneel
July 21, 2020 | 10:35amPresident Trump welcomed the return of professional sports during the coronavirus pandemic but warned athletes about kneeling during the playing of the "Star Spangled Banner" before games.
Fiery car crash kills five children from same family in France
July 21, 2020 | 10:33amFive children from the same family were killed in a fiery car crash in France, according to a report. The tragic kids, ages 3 to 14, were killed Monday night...
'Play dead!' Stunning video shows woman's run-in with a charging bison
July 21, 2020 | 10:33amA woman caught in frightening video trying to outrun a bison at Yellowstone National Park proved that if all else fails – “play dead.”
NASA scientist grows ‘moon radishes’ in his own kitchen
July 21, 2020 | 10:28amHumans are headed back to the moon. NASA wants to make it happen by 2024 — that might not happen, by the way — but even if it doesn’t meet...
Biden unveils $775B economic recovery plan that prioritizes caregiving
July 21, 2020 | 10:15amPresumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden has released the third installment of his economic plan -- a $775 billion recovery proposal aimed at creating 3 million new jobs in caregiving services....
Trump campaign says 'TikTok is spying on you'
July 21, 2020 | 10:05amPresident Trump's re-election campaign is turning up the heat on TikTok.
Unprecedented MLB season is all about hope and fear
July 21, 2020 | 10:02amSomehow, baseball has made it to today. Will it last until tomorrow? Next week? Sept. 1? Sept. 27? Baseball, like the rest of us, answers to a new boss now....
Coke suffers jaw-dropping losses amid coronavirus lockdown
July 21, 2020 | 9:58amCoca-Cola’s global sales plummeted 28 percent in the second quarter as coronavirus lockdowns continued to crimp consumption, the company said Tuesday. The soft drink giant said pressure on "away-from-home channels" such...
Biden says four black women are on his VP shortlist
July 21, 2020 | 9:47amBiden, 77, also promised that his administration will "look like America."
Mayhem in Portland: Largest crowd in weeks takes to streets, clashes with feds
July 21, 2020 | 9:35amPortland endured yet another night of violence and vandalism Monday — after the largest crowd in weeks stormed the streets for the 53rd day of protests.
NFL finally budges on key sticking point with clock ticking
July 21, 2020 | 9:31amAfter ensuring the NFL Players Association that there would be daily COVID-19 testing through the first two weeks of training camp, the league also offered to eliminate all preseason games...
Yankees salivating over what 'unreal' trio can do if healthy
July 21, 2020 | 9:25amEven if it was in a game that didn’t count, what Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez and Giancarlo Stanton did Sunday night forced people to wonder what the trio could accomplish...
Ex-con armed with guns, explosives takes 20 people hostage on bus
July 21, 2020 | 9:25amAn ex-con armed with guns and explosives seized a small bus in northwest Ukraine on Tuesday, took about 20 people hostage and threatened to detonate a bomb during a lengthy...
Afghan teen kills Taliban fighters after they murdered her parents
July 21, 2020 | 9:05amAn Afghan teen has been hailed as a hero after she used an AK-47 to fatally shoot at least two Taliban fighters — and wound several more — who dragged...
Why the Stanley Cup eluded these all-time Rangers teams
July 21, 2020 | 9:00amYou ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York’s biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers to answer them in a series of...
Majority of US voters believe American society is racist
July 21, 2020 | 8:54amThe poll, conducted nearly two months after the police-custody death of George Floyd, also found growing support for the Black Lives Matter movement and for kneeling during the national anthem...
Senate confirms Russell Vought as White House budget chief
July 21, 2020 | 8:47amThe Senate confirmed Russel Vought as head of the White House Office of Management and Budget in a 51-45 vote along party lines. President Trump nominated Vought to the position...
Lindsey Vonn sports a bikini during 'Olympics training' session with dog
July 21, 2020 | 8:42amLindsey Vonn has found a new role in her post-Olympics-career.
‘Game of Thrones’ prequel show leaks are trickling in after casting call
July 21, 2020 | 8:39amBut is it "House of the Dragon" on HBO?
It's now or never for Le'Veon Bell and the Jets
July 21, 2020 | 8:35amAs 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,...
LinkedIn cutting jobs as coronavirus slams recruiting
July 21, 2020 | 8:28amLinkedIn plans to cut about 960 jobs as the coronavirus pandemic delivers a blow to its corporate recruiting business.
Trump campaign sees more staff shake-ups after Brad Parscale demotion
July 21, 2020 | 8:26amThe White House has tapped former Treasury Department senior aide Brian Morgenstern to serve as deputy communications director and deputy press secretary.
Man fatally shot in the Bronx, another shot in the ankle overnight
July 21, 2020 | 8:23amA 24-year-old man was fatally shot in the Bronx late Monday amid a recent surge in gun violence citywide, cops said early Tuesday. The victim was blasted in the back...
Beyoncé's trailer for 'Black is King' teases much more than a visual album
July 21, 2020 | 8:09amKelly Rowland, Lupita Nyong’o, Naomi Campbell and Jay-Z among featured celebs.
Greta Thunberg to donate $114,000 to fight coronavirus in Amazon
July 21, 2020 | 8:08amSwedish activist Greta Thunberg is putting her money where her mouth is — saying she will donate 100,000 euros — or $114,000 — in prize money to combat the spread...
May the fortune be with you: Jackpot winner collects winnings as Darth Vader
July 21, 2020 | 7:48amA Jamaican man wanted to be in a galaxy far, far away after winning a jackpot of more than $650,000 in local currency. The publicity-shy winner -- identified only as...
Jeff Bezos is now worth more than some large corporations
July 21, 2020 | 7:43amAmazon CEO Jeff Bezos added a record $13 billion to his fortune on Monday amid a coronavirus-fueled boom for his e-commerce empire.
Body found in pawnshop that was torched amid Floyd protests
July 21, 2020 | 7:41amA charred body was found in the wreckage of a Minneapolis pawnshop, nearly two months after the building was burned down during George Floyd protests.
UK officials reportedly 'avoided' looking into Russian meddling in Brexit
July 21, 2020 | 7:02amThe British government failed to conduct a proper assessment into Russia’s alleged attempts to interfere in the 2016 Brexit referendum, according to a long-awaited report, which also found that the...
Grumpy dog hates mornings
July 21, 2020 | 6:55amDon't talk to this dog before he's had his coffee. Watch the funny way in which Eddie, a grumpy pooch in Massachusetts, reacts to being woken up each morning. According...
Giants put first female coach into a major league game
July 21, 2020 | 2:43amIt only took 144 years, but baseball finally has its first female coach on the field. Alyssa Nakken became the first female coach to make it into a Major League...
Two people killed in fiery crash on Bronx highway
July 21, 2020 | 2:22amA fiery four-car crash in the Bronx late Monday left two people dead and five others injured, authorities said. Police sources said the fatal wreck unfolded on the Bruckner Expressway...
Second arrest made after dead body found on McDonald's rooftop
July 21, 2020 | 1:26amPolice Monday made a second arrest in the grisly slaying of a 65-year-old man whose body was found dumped on the roof of a Bronx McDonald's. Jonathan Rodriguez, 21, of...
Rhode Island girl, 14, charged with murder in death of contractor
July 21, 2020 | 1:21amA 14-year-old girl has been charged with murder in the shooting of a contractor in Rhode Island, investigators said. The teen, whose name was not made public because of her...
Steven Matz appears primed for his crucial Mets season
July 21, 2020 | 1:10amThe regular season is coming at a good time for Steven Matz. Monday night, he looked ready for the upcoming abbreviated campaign. “Today was probably the best I’ve felt, as...
DJ LeMahieu playing Opening Day is suddenly looking real
July 21, 2020 | 12:12amDJ LeMahieu played in his second exhibition game of spring training 2.0 on Monday night and will get plenty of at-bats Tuesday in simulated games against Yankee hurlers. Is it...
Michael Cohen sues AG William Barr after being sent back to prison
July 21, 2020 | 12:09amMichael Cohen is suing Attorney General William Barr, claiming he was thrown back in prison because he refused to put the kibosh on his tell-all book about President Trump. Cohen...
Mets outfielder in danger of missing Opening Day
July 21, 2020 | 12:01amThe Mets’ outfield depth could be tested with Jake Marisnick dealing with left hamstring tightness. The outfielder didn’t play in the pair of exhibition games against the Yankees over the...