July 22, 2020
Twitter says hackers accessed direct messages of some accounts in bitcoin scam
The Twitter hackers who took over prominent accounts in an apparent bitcoin scam last week gained access to the direct messages of 36 of the 130 users targeted in the...
Video shows suspects follow victim into store before Florida 'massacre'
New surveillance video from a Florida convenience store shows the suspects in the "massacre" of three buddies on a fishing trip as they follow one of their victims just 10...
Rangers veteran winger looking to pick up where he left off
In the final six weeks before the regular season was suspended in March, Rangers forward Pavel Buchnevich was playing some of the best hockey of his career. The Russian winger...
Michigan teacher claims he was fired over pro-Trump tweets
A social studies teacher in Michigan says he was fired for tweeting in support of President Trump and of schools reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to reports. Justin Kucera,...
Longtime Met back in the fold
Juan Lagares has found his way back to Citi Field. The Mets bolstered their veteran depth Wednesday by signing both Lagares and infielder Brian Dozier to minor league contracts and...
Nets finally hire new president
Both of Joe Tsai’s Brooklyn basketball teams — the Nets and Liberty — are adding new bosses. And both have plenty of history across the river in the Garden. Eight...
Oakland mayor's home vandalized with graffiti calling for defunding police
A pack of vandals allegedly sprayed-painted graffiti about defunding the police across the garage door, sidewalk and stone wall of Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf's home early Tuesday morning. Witnesses said...
Nets' first bubble game exposes how shorthanded they are
After four months away from the game, the Nets didn’t look anything like the team that was red-hot when the season halted. Not their roster, and surely not their play....
Toddler dies, baby sister injured after being left in hot car
A three-year-old Arkansas girl died and her baby sister was hospitalized after being left in a sweltering car parked outside their mother's home, police said. The mom, 21-year-old Kaylee Petchenik,...
Trump says he would take coronavirus vaccine first — or last
President Trump said Wednesday he would take the coronavirus vaccine first — if he was asked to. Trump was speaking to Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel just hours after...
Mets forced to adjust season-opening rotation
The Mets’ rotation for the season-opening series is set. Jacob deGrom will start Friday’s opener against the Braves, who will counter with Mike Soroka, at Citi Field. Steven Matz will...
Delusional Democrats intent on trying to fool Americans: Devine
Every day, evidence mounts that Democratic politicians are delusional by design. They may or may not believe their increasingly absurd versions of unreality, but they are intent on fooling the...
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's new bar rules are killing NYC businesses
New York City this June had at most 40 percent of the food service and bar jobs it had last June — and Gov. Andrew Cuomo seems intent on killing...
Rangers youngster could be playoffs X-factor
Filip Chytil is one of several young Rangers who is getting thrown into the first postseason experience of his career. But he may just be an unexpected component to the...
Yankees star still testing positive for coronavirus
Aroldis Chapman still has the coronavirus, so there’s no telling when the Yankees closer might return. General manager Brian Cashman said Wednesday that Chapman remains at his home in New...
Baseball season won't be the same without Anthony Causi
This promises to be a baseball season like we’ve never seen before. A 60-game sprint rather than our preferred 162-game marathon. Empty stadiums with cardboard cutouts where fans should be...
Fire rips through Queens church during severe thunderstorm
A fire tore through a queens church Wednesday evening during intense thunderstorms. The blaze broke out around 7:35 p.m. at the Spirit & Truth Christian Church in South Ozone Park,...
The Tom Thibodeau concession that could lead to Knicks job
In the recent past, lead Knicks candidate Tom Thibodeau has been averse to having the front office dictate his coaching staff. He’s always picked his own guys. In this new era,...
Brazil reports nearly 68,000 coronavirus infections in a day
BRASILIA, Brazil — Brazil’s health ministry has reported a record 67,860 confirmed coronavirus cases over the last 24 hours. The previous mark for one day was 54,771, set June 19....
Queens couple busted for trying to sell elephant feet stools
It's enough to make you 'ele-faint.' A Queens couple was caught trying to sell two stools made out of elephant feet, a class E felony under state law, officials said...
Rangers podcast: Hart-emi Panarin?
The Rangers are a little over a week away from beginning their Stanley Cup playoff run against the Carolina Hurricanes. Things are starting to ramp up on the ice before...
Yankees' Opening Day may be in trouble
We’ve waited this long for the 2020 season to get underway, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic and a labor dispute — so why shouldn’t the Yankees and Nationals have to...
Dramatic video shows moment lightning strikes behind Statue of Liberty
A breathtaking video taken during Wednesday's thunderstorm shows the moment lightning strikes behind the Statue of Liberty. The 21-second clip posted to Twitter shows dark grey clouds hanging above Lady...
With COVID-19 deaths near zero and economy on its knees, NYC must reopen wide
New York City is ready. With zero deaths reported in the five boroughs Monday, and just four on Tuesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio have no good...
Free agent's dwindling options could help Giants
The wind that swept across New Jersey late Wednesday afternoon might have been caused by the collective sighs of relief from scattered Giants coaches and executives. Though he did not...
Why falling rents mean big trouble for NYC's future
Manhattan apartment rents are falling for the first time since the Great Recession — and with less reason to think they’ll rebound any time soon. That signals big trouble for...
The Coronas, a band long before the pandemic, drop latest LP
There’s an Irish indie-rock band called the Coronas that will also now be forever associated with COVID-19.
President Trump mourns death of civil rights figure Charles Evers
President Trump said Wednesday he was "deeply saddened" by the death of civil rights figure Charles Evers, who died Wednesday at his home in Jackson, Mississippi at the age of...
NY Democrats' insane bid to bleed wealthy — when they're already fleeing state
Albany Dems want to squeeze job-creators now? When it comes to New York’s economy and creating opportunity, there is much that Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration has gotten wrong. But in...
Breathtaking 4K video shows Mars like you've never seen it before
A 10-minute clip posted on YouTube features panoramic views of the Red Planet's surface, including sweeping deserts, massive dunes and craggy outcroppings.
Hearst Magazines chief Troy Young accused of lewd and creepy behavior
Troy Young was called out on Wednesday for leading a “toxic culture” at the magazine empire behind Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar and O, the Oprah Magazine, according to a scathing...
Let's hope MLB can pull this off: Sherman
The season begins with an immunologist throwing out the ceremonial first pitch — and that immunologist, Dr. Anthony Fauci, is one of the most famous people in the country. The...
Winner of $10 million lottery charged with murder in North Carolina
A North Carolina man who won a $10 million lottery in 2017 has been charged with murder in the death of a woman who was found lifeless in a hotel...
House passes bill to remove Confederate statues from Capitol
The Democratic-led House voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to ditch statues of Confederate leaders from the Capitol. The bill -- requiring the removal of at least 10 statues from the National...
Soaring subway disorder is another knife at NYC's throat
New York’s subways are suffering from an old, familiar plague: broken windows. For the first half of the year, the Daily News reports, the state-run Metropolitan Transportation Authority has recorded...
Planned Parenthood finally admits that its founder was a horrific bigot
Planned Parenthood is finally removing the name of Margaret Sanger, its founder, from its Manhattan clinic — ending decades of denial about her horrid, racist views. Just four years ago,...
The lawless left's attack on America's bedrock beliefs
Excerpted from Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s speech on the Senate floor Wednesday. Since the spring, our nation has engaged in important conversations about racial justice in policing. Most people understand...
Democratic Socialists expected to shake up New York Assembly
The socialists are coming — to the state Assembly. A half-dozen insurgent candidates in Brooklyn and Queens — some backed by the Democratic Socialists of America — toppled veteran incumbents...
English Dept. vs. English and other commentary
Campus watch: English Dept. vs. English Among its several “actions in solidarity with Black Lives Matter,” Rutgers University’s English Department will de-emphasize “traditional grammar rules,” reports Alex Frank at The...
California surpasses New York state in confirmed virus cases
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California has surpassed New York for the most coronavirus cases in the country, reporting more than 409,000 infections after setting a record on Tuesday for the state’s...
Montana man accused of over 60 child sex abuse counts gets a year sentence
A man in Montana who was initially charged with more than 60 counts of child sex abuse has received a deferred one-year sentence after agreeing to a plea deal, according...
CBS’ ‘Love Island’ moves from Fiji to Las Vegas for Season 2
The series has reportedly started pre-production there.
Trump again pushes wearing masks, saying he 'believes in it' in coronavirus briefing
WASHINGTON -- President Trump was back at the podium for another White House coronavirus briefing on Wednesday evening, appearing for a second time without his health experts. Unlike his free-wheeling...
Zion eyeing return after NBA bubble exit
Even outside the bubble, Zion Williamson continues to be tested daily for COVID-19. The New Orleans Pelicans announced Wednesday that their star rookie, who left Orlando's NBA campus last week...
Colorado police hunt man accused of killing roommate’s dogs
Police in central Colorado are on the hunt for a 30-year-old man accused of brutally beating to death his roommate’s dogs and dismembering one of them. Matthew Stephen Dieringer, of...
MLB discussing change to playoffs for 2020 season
WASHINGTON -- Major League Baseball might get an expanded postseason after all. An industry source confirmed that MLB and the MLB Players Association were talking Wednesday about increasing the playoffs...
Filipino president corrected after he suggests cleaning face masks with gasoline
Philippine health officials on Wednesday swiftly corrected President Rodrigo Duterte after he wrongly advised residents to disinfect face masks with gasoline. Duterte suggested the highly flammable substance as a suitable...
Missing toddler's parents 'stopped cooperating' in investigation, police say
The parents of a 2-year-old California since last week have "stopped cooperating" with police, authorities said Tuesday. Madera Police Department said it will keep investigating the disappearance of Thaddeus Sran despite...
Army sergeant convicted in fatal crash that killed West Point cadet
A US Army sergeant was found guilty of negligent homicide and sentenced to three years confinement for a military vehicle accident last year that killed a West Point cadet, according to...
Outbreak at Iowa pork plant was larger than state reported
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The first confirmed coronavirus outbreak at an Iowa meatpacking plant was far more severe than previously known, with more than twice as many workers becoming infected...
Former 'Young and the Restless' star Victoria Rowell is a streaming superstar
Her do-it-yourself series, "Trash vs. Treasure," is going strong.
Mets lose key pitcher in pre-Opening Day nightmare: 'Daunting'
The Mets’ rotation — and by extension playoff hopes — were dealt a damaging blow Wednesday, when an MRI exam revealed Marcus Stroman has a left calf tear that will...
What coronavirus means for the future of NYC nightlife
The life of the party remains in critical condition.
Clint Eastwood sues over claims he's leaving Hollywood to sell CBD
Don't believe what you've read: Clint Eastwood isn't ditching Tinseltown to pursue a career hawking CBD products. The Academy Award-winning actor, producer and director, known for his roles in "Dirty...
Euro golfer is the 'anti-DeChambeau' with steak and liver diet
In order to slim down, Eddie Pepperell decided to beef up. After a near five-month hiatus, the Englishman made his first competitive appearance at the Betfred British Masters on Wednesday...
Feds say Michael Cohen back in prison for being combative, not for tell-all
"Cohen had objected to electronic monitoring, had been argumentative, and was attempting to dictate the conditions of his monitoring," a Bureau of Prisons official said.
Texas woman arrested after friend left in hot car dies
A Texas woman was arrested for allegedly leaving a friend to die in a hot car after they had done drugs together the night before. Ashley Langham, 18, from the...
Police respond to report of shots fired at New York shopping mall
Police from three departments responded to reports of shots fired at a mall outside of Albany Wednesday, according to reports. No injuries were reported but the shopping center remained on...
Manhattan mansion for sale for first time in 50 years
The 12,500-square-foot townhouse at 14 E. 69th St., priced around $30 million, is majestic but "needs work."
Former intern accuses ex-NYCFC star of sexual harassment
A former intern for NYCFC has accused former striker David Villa of sexual harassment. The allegations came on July 17 from a Twitter user named Sklyer B. The 38-year-old Villa...
Swedish journalist lists upstate New York farmhouse built in 1830
The six-bedroom property, which predates the Civil War by a few decades, is listed for $520,000.
Loren and JR Ridinger ditching $20M NYC condo for Greenwich
"The new space is a better fit for our family right now, but I will miss my New York City home so much. It was a tough decision for us,"...
Ilhan Omar slams 'hateful' travel ban on terror-plagued countries
Progressive Rep. Ilhan Omar took to the House floor Wednesday to denounce the Trump administration’s travel ban.
Amazon takes up to 35% off AUKEY products for exclusive sale
If you've been looking for some new tech gear, then you have to check out our exclusive Amazon deal with AUKEY. For a limited time, New York Post readers can...
Professional cuddlers offering virtual snuggle sessions in lockdown
Pro cuddlers are turning to screen snuggling as an alternative.
Amazon is rolling out more bots for contactless delivery
The bots are coming to town.
Tesla poised to join S&P 500 after fourth-straight quarterly profit
Tesla delivered its fourth consecutive quarterly profit on Wednesday, scaling a long-elusive hurdle that finally makes it eligible to join the benchmark S&P 500 index. The electric automaker -- whose...
Nadia from 'Indian Matchmaking' on why she wanted an arranged marriage
She's smart, beautiful — and pursuing an arranged marriage.
Afghan women find inspiration, empowerment with martial arts
KABUL, Afghanistan — A year and a half ago, Liqa Esazada for the first time stepped into a martial arts club for women in Kabul, something of a rarity in...
Trump orders feds to Chicago, other cities to address 'rampage of violence'
"For those people in Chicago and other cities where we'll be, help is on its way."
Ex-cop Derek Chauvin, wife, charged with tax evasion in Minneapolis
The ex-Minneapolis cop charged with murder in the death of George Floyd has been hit with tax-evasion charges, along with his wife. Derek Chauvin, 44, and his 45-year-old wife, Kellie,...
Bars restricted from selling chips with booze to get around Cuomo rule
The “Cuomo Chips” don’t cut it.
MLB is back: A look at other unusual shortened seasons
Instead of baseball’s traditional marathon, its 2020 season will be a sprint to the finish. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, MLB has formulated a 60-game season that will be unlike...
Three suspects arrested in brutal triple murder of Florida fishing pals
Brothers Tony "TJ" Wiggins and Robert Wiggins, along with Tony's girlfriend, Mary Whittemore, allegedly beat and fatally shot the three victims Friday night in Frostproof, Florida.
Georgia gov signs law stripping human traffickers of commercial driver's licenses
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a batch of new laws Tuesday aimed at bolstering foster care and battling human trafficking in the Peach State, including a bill that will ban...
Nuns say coronavirus 'shattered our faith' after losing 13 sisters
The tragedy "may be the worst loss of life to a community of religious women" in the past century.
Top NYC school NEST+M wants full-time remote learning next year
One of the city's top schools is pursuing full remote learning for the upcoming school year, The Post has learned. Manhattan's New Explorations in Science, Technology and Math (NEST+M) has...
Black man arrested after paying for bike at Walmart, sparking protest
Protesters are planning to converge on a Pennsylvania police department Wednesday after the arrest of a black man in a local Walmart -- even though he had paid for a...
Queens gun-running ring busted after months-long undercover operation
Authorities busted a gun-running ring that trafficked the illegal firearms from Virginia to Queens after a months-long undercover operation, officials announced Wednesday. "This is the result of a joint investigation...
FedEx guy refuses to help fallen man: 'I can't do that, boss'
A FedEx driver ignored an elderly man's call for help in this disturbing doorbell video. The 89-year-old customer asked the delivery guy for help up after falling down on his...
Chunks of building facade come crashing down in Brooklyn
Pieces of a Brooklyn building's facade fell off Wednesday afternoon — damaging an awning, according to photos and officials. Calls came into FDNY just before 3:15 p.m. for a building...
Oregon officials seek restraining order against Portland federal agents
Oregon officials are desperate to kick federal troops out of Portland -- filing a lawsuit this week requesting a restraining order against the more than 100 agents deployed to Portland...
Colorado bans restaurants, bars from serving booze after 10 p.m.
Last call, Colorado. Bars and restaurants in the Centennial State have been ordered to stop serving alcohol after 10 p.m. as the number of coronavirus cases among young adults continues...
BLM organizer allegedly stole flag from pro-Trump caravan in Miami
A Black Lives Matter organizer in Miami was arrested for stealing a flag from a caravan supporting President Trump, police said. Jonathan Gartrelle, 31, was taken into custody by police...
Who will prevail in underwhelming NL Central?
The Post's Dan Martin previews the NL Central. 1. St. Louis Cardinals O/U wins: 32 ¹/₂ Key player: Jack Flaherty. He was superb in the second half of last season,...
FDA releases guidelines for cannabis-related research, but CBD will have to wait
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released preliminary guidance on Tuesday on cannabis-related clinical research, outlining how companies seeking approval of drugs that contain cannabis or its derivatives must follow...
Trump, Biden locked in tight race in Texas, poll says
President Trump and Joe Biden are in a dead heat in Texas, with a new Quinnipiac University poll showing the presumptive Democratic nominee with a slight edge, 45 percent to...
Amazon takes 30 percent off Dash air fryers and toasters for flash sale
You can make your cooking just a little healthier with Amazon's latest deal on Dash air fryers and toasters. For today only, you can take up to 30% off the...
Ship owners struggle to bring home crews amid coronavirus chaos
LONDON - Shipping companies are still struggling to get hundreds of thousands of crew members back home after many months at sea despite pledges by countries to ease transit restrictions...
Blood test can detect cancer signs years before symptoms appear: study
A blood test can detect signs of cancer four years before symptoms appear, an “exciting” new study led by Chinese researchers found. The non-invasive blood test, called PanSeer, detects cancer...
Nick Cordero's last album will be released on his birthday
"Live Your Life" is from his 2019 cabaret at New York's Feinstein's/54 Below.
The return of baseball helps Fox reel in 'tsunami' of ad dollars
Pent-up demand for sports is translating into major advertising bucks, according to Fox, which is kicking off baseball season with its first-ever-triple header on Saturday. The advertising inventory for the...
Dog freaks out seeing owner after 7-month military deployment
This sailor got a warm welcome home — from his dog. Watch the adorable moment when a miniature Australian shepherd named Brody realizes his owner, Cameron Andrade, has returned after...
Teachers union ready to go to war if NYC forces schools to reopen
Union officials are prepared to fight back if they think the reopening of Big Apple schools is being done unsafely, union boss Michael Mulgrew said Tuesday. “All I am going...
Kylie Jenner and Cardi B need to stop spoiling their kids in lockdown
The pricey gift felt like a "let them eat cake — the toddler chronicles" moment to many.
Area 51 photos from pilot reveal new view of Nevada base
An up-close view of runways and buildings at the top-secret military base known as Area 51 can be seen in new images from a private pilot who traveled near the...
Federal agents deployed to Portland as part of 'Operation Diligent Valor'
More than 100 federal agents have been deployed to the streets of Portland, Oregon, to protect federal buildings in the city in a mission called "Operation Diligent Valor," a report...
One Direction to launch 'immersive' website as 10th-anniversary treat
It's no One Direction reunion, but 10 years after forming, the band is getting back together — virtually, that is. The currently defunct boy band supergroup is preparing a new...
NBA coach laments 'embarrassing' mask arguments as Lakers star doubles down
Scott Brooks said what so many are thinking. Wearing a facemask as he spoke with reporters Tuesday night, the Wizards coach said he can't comprehend why anyone — like, say,...
'No More Monsters Under Your Bed!' author selling Brooklyn townhouse
Children's book author Jordan Chouteau listed her family's Bed-Stuy townhouse for $3.49 million. It has eight bedrooms — but there are no monsters to be found in any of them.
Jamal Adams rips Jets owner after racist accusations surface
Jamal Adams may have found a way to expedite the execution of his trade demand. In response to a story reporting that Jets owner Woody Johnson was investigated by the...
Telescope snaps family portrait of 2 planets around baby sun
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — For the first time, a telescope has captured a family portrait of another solar system with not just one, but two planets posing directly for the...
This is how much money you waste a year throwing away spoiled fruit
While many Americans are looking for ways to save money right now, unused fruit may be a hidden culprit, according to a new study. The average person throws away $520...
Late playwright Terrence McNally leaves behind $5M estate
Prolific playwright Terrence McNally — who died from coronavirus complications in March — left a $5 million estate to his husband and a nonprofit, court records show. The 81-year-old four-time...
Humanitarian aid from top donors drops even as need soars
JOHANNESBURG — A new snapshot of the frantic global response to the coronavirus pandemic shows some of the world’s largest government donors of humanitarian aid are buckling under the strain:...
Occupy City Hall protesters were 's--tting and pissing' in subway grates
The "Occupy City Hall" protesters turned the city into a literal toilet, using subway grates as makeshift latrines during their month-long encampment in Lower Manhattan, an MTA supervisor revealed Wednesday...
CDC boss comfortable his sending grandkids to school
The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday he would be “absolutely” comfortable with his grandchildren heading back to school despite the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Robert...
Bill Ackman: 'I really blame CNBC' for 'Hell is coming' controversy
Bill Ackman lashed out at CNBC on Wednesday after anchors prodded him about his controversial appearance on the cable network this spring during the early days of the coronavirus.
Trump expected to send federal officers to Chicago to quell violence
President Trump is expected to announce Wednesday afternoon that he is deploying federal officers to Chicago to quell a spike in violent crime. The decision follows a surge in shootings...
Kentucky plans virtual town hall on reopening schools
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky officials plan to hold a virtual town hall on Thursday about reopening schools. The event will focus on reviewing the major points of the state’s “Healthy...
California police department adds cameras to guns in pursuit of transparency
KING CITY, Calif. - Amid demands for more police transparency after the killing of George Floyd, US police departments are experimenting with a new way of capturing potentially deadly moments:...
There's a new coronavirus mutation – and it's not good
A new coronavirus mutation has become the most dominant strain of the virus -- and is causing outbreaks to spread more quickly across the world, an expert said. Professor Nick...
Lawyer who killed judge's son, wounded husband 'was ready to blow' back in 2007
A fellow attorney warned the New York state court system more than a decade ago about murderous "anti-feminist" lawyer Roy Den Hollander, urging that the unhinged attorney be forced to...
This is how much money people think their time is worth
The average person thinks their time on a task that feels like work is worth $15.63 an hour ‒ that’s more than double the federal minimum wage ($7.25 an hour)....
Trump's Federal Reserve nominee closer to approval after key Senate vote
A Senate committee on a 13-12 party-line vote has approved President Trump’s nominee to the Federal Reserve — a longtime Fed critic who favors a return to the gold standard.
Mom of missing girl suspects jailed sex offender knows her whereabouts
The mother of a missing 10-year-old Iowa girl believes her daughter is being held against her will — and suspects her half-brother’s father holds clues to where that may be,...
De Blasio means business with restaurant crackdown
The State Liquor Authority's decision to yank liquor licenses from three packed bars and restaurants in Astoria, Queens, was a warning to other city businesses to follow COVID-19 social distancing...
‘Rodham’ drama series about Hillary Clinton in the works at Hulu
It's an "alt-history" show based on the book by Curtis Sittenfeld.
'RuPaul's Drag Race: Vegas Revue' sets series premiere
These birds of a feather will flock to Sin City together.
United to extend mask rule to airport lounges, ticket counters
Passengers wishing to board a United Airlines flight will have to wear face masks at ticket counters and in its airport lounges, or risk a flight ban, the carrier said...
Conor McGregor mocked over photo with model gymnast
A beautiful Russian gymnast sparked a social media backlash after appearing to pose with Conor McGregor. Karolina Sevastyanova, 25, posted a snap of her hugging McGregor as the UFC star...
NYC's 'Catwoman' lost massive Trump World Tower lair in bankruptcy
Socialite Jocelyn Wildenstein, sometimes known as Catwoman for her multiple plastic surgeries, has lost three apartments at 845 UN Plaza due to her 2018 bankruptcy. They are now on the...
Mitch McConnell quotes Salman Rushdie in speech ripping 'cancel culture'
The Kentucky Republican linked a "cycle on nonsense" against unpopular opinions and "eroded" rule of law following unrest in cities as threats to US freedom.
Motörhead to release massive 'Ace of Spades' 40th anniversary box set
The box set features a collection of instrumental demos, B-sides, outtakes and alternative versions.
Mets suddenly have a new rotation scare
Marcus Stroman’s left calf discomfort is under evaluation by the Mets as team officials prepare to set the 30-man roster. Manager Luis Rojas revealed Wednesday that Stroman has been dealing...
NYCFC's first victory shouldn't mask attacking woes
Ronny Deila is at a crossroads. NYCFC’s first win of the season served as the perfect example behind the coach's dilemma. On one hand, the 1-0 win over Inter Miami...
4,000 volunteers needed to study how COVID-19 spreads at concerts
Your body may not survive, but rock 'n' roll never dies.
Research suggests coronavirus antibodies may fade after a few months
The immune systems of people who recover from mild bouts of COVID-19 produce antibodies that may only last a few months -- but that doesn’t mean protection vanishes or that...
Bats are better at social distancing than people: study
They know how to bat-ten down the hatches.
New York Times promotes Meredith Kopit Levien to CEO
The New York Times appointed insider Meredith Kopit Levien to replace Mark Thompson as CEO and president following a year-long search. In an interview with the Times, Levien said it...
Kanye West needs help, but mental-health laws make it tough to intervene
Considering he’s made a career out of provocation, it’s not easy to tell where Kanye West the showman ends and Kanye West the troubled man begins. But it’s clear by...
Cuomo says he spoke to Trump, de Blasio about NYC shooting surge
Andrew Cuomo said that he and President Trump spoke about the shooting surge plaguing NYC, and they agreed that federal authorities are not necessary to curb the crime spike.
Hells Angels members arrested for allegedly killing rival gang's leader
Francisco Rosado, 51, was shot dead by a pair of masked gunmen on Holland Avenue near Mace Avenue in Allerton at about 3:20 p.m on May 2, according to police.
Lawyer likely killed rival attorney a week before he shot federal judge’s family: FBI
Federal authorities discovered Hollander's visit while retracing his steps after he was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot Monday after he allegedly killed US District Judge Esther Salas' son.
Only 53 percent of NYC households have filled out the 2020 Census
"So far we're not seeing the numbers we need. So far only 53 percent of New Yorkers have responded," Mayor Bill de Blasio said at a City Hall press briefing...
How a typo thwarted a criminal's attempt to fake his death
A Long Island car thief tried to fake his own demise to avoid jail — but a glaring typo on the bogus death certificate exposed the fraud, authorities said. Robert...
Daylight shooting on Staten Island leaves man dead
A man was wounded in a Staten Island shooting late Wednesday morning, according to police and fire officials.
German state bars students from wearing full-face Muslim veils
Germany's third-largest state has banned girls from wearing full-face Muslim veils in its schools, according to a report. The move by officials in Baden-Württemberg came amid growing national controversy over...
Tesla shares rise as company moves closer to S&P 500
Tesla shares extended their rally on Wednesday ahead of a quarterly report from the electric-car maker that might clear the way for it to join the S&P 500 and attract...
No discipline coming for cop who punched, dragged homeless man
The NYPD cop who was captured on video punching a homeless man and dragging him off a subway car will not face discipline, Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said Wednesday. "I...
Why Americans are having more aches and pains than before the pandemic
A quarter of Americans are experiencing increased aches and pains during their time in quarantine, according to new research. The survey asked 2,000 Americans how their daily routines have changed...
After being prodded, De Blasio finally cleans up anti-cop graffiti from Dinkins building
Mayor Bill de Blasio finally took action Wednesday to clean up the anti-cop graffiti from the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building in Lower Manhattan after he was hounded by The Post...
Former UConn hoops star dead at 32
Former Uconn star Stanley Robinson died at the age of 32, the school announced Wednesday. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed. “The UConn Basketball family grieves the...
Reddit user finds potential clue for name that'll replace Redskins
At least Keanu Reeves could end up liking the new nickname of Washington's NFL team. The former Redskins appear to strongly be considering becoming the Washington (or DC) Sentinels —...
Mookie Betts' $365 million payday includes pain for Mets fans
For a while, it appeared Mookie Betts might never play with the Dodgers. Now, it looks like he will spend the rest of his career in blue. Betts and the...
Nike to ax jobs, shuffle leadership overseas
Nike said Wednesday it's cutting jobs and shuffling its executive ranks as the sports apparel giant shifts more of its focus to digital sales versus brick-and-mortar retail outlets, which have...
Jets owner and Trump's UK ambassador probed over sexist, racist remarks
President Trump's billionaire ambassador to the United Kingdom was probed by a State Department watchdog over allegations he made racist and sexist remarks and used his office to promote Trump...
Arizona child welfare workers fired for 'professional kidnapper' shirts
Multiple employees of the Arizona Department of Child Safety lost their jobs for wearing T-shirts that read “Professional kidnapper,” according to a report. The bright pink shirts that were apparently...
Doctor wears six masks at once to prove a point
Wear that mask!
Trump campaign raises over $20 million in first virtual fundraiser
The Trump re-election campaign raised more than $20 million in its first virtual fundraiser that was hosted by President Trump's son Donald Jr. “Trump Victory’s groundbreaking fundraising record proves the...
Annie Ross, Grammy-winning jazz singer and actress, dies at 89
The jazz pioneer wrote the iconic vocalese tune "Twisted."
TSA catches passenger with assault rifle 'artfully concealed' in suitcase lining
A woman was stopped at Newark Liberty International Airport for bringing a loaded assault rifle and ammunition in a checked bag on Monday. The traveler from East Orange, NJ, was...
Biden, Obama rip Trump in socially distanced campaign video
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is once again pulling out the big guns to get his message across -- this time filming a slick sit-down conversation with old boss and...
New Orleans musician offers kids trumpets for guns
NEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans trumpeter, vocalist and bandleader is offering kids trumpets in exchange for guns. Shamarr Allen started the project last week, after a 9-year-old boy was...
US investors eye buying TikTok from Chinese parent company: report
A group of US investors in TikTok parent company ByteDance are reportedly discussing a plan to save the embattled app by buying it. The investors, including Silicon Valley big shot...
Twins bulked up for AL Central repeat
The Post's Joel Sherman previews the AL Central. 1. Minnesota Twins O/U wins: 35 Key player: Homer Bailey. The Twins started Randy Dobnak in Game 2 of the Division Series...
Open or shut? De Blasio again delays decision on schools
City parents won't know if schools will reopen in September until right before the start of the academic year, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday. While he previously vowed to...
NYU doctor thrilled for Yankees baseball after being in eye of coronavirus storm
A 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....
Man's liver becomes worm-filled pus ball after he ate undercooked fish
He wanted rare fish and ended up with parasite pâté.
Three Astros stars get plunked in ominous sign for season
These beanings didn’t seem like a coincidence. During the Houston Astros’ final tune-up before the official start of the shortened MLB season, Kansas City Royals pitchers Jorge Lopéz and Jackson...
Israelis block entrance to parliament amid intense protests
JERUSALEM — After a night of intense protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government, dozens of Israeli demonstrators chained themselves together and briefly blocked the entrance to parliament...
Mets-obsessed grandma got cancer 'miracle' after viral Pete Alonso video
A 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....
Whole Foods workers sue over alleged Black Lives Matter mask ban
More than a dozen workers sued Whole Foods after the grocery giant allegedly punished some of them for wearing "Black Lives Matter" face masks on the job. The 14 workers...
Martha Stewart's sexy pool thirst trap is making Instagram sweat
America’s favorite homemaker is looking more like a homewrecker.
NYPD cop reportedly busted for role in drug ring
An NYPD officer who allegedly sold drugs linked to a fatal overdose on Long Island last year has been busted along with two other men for narcotics trafficking, officials said...
Woman walking dogs strangled to death by leashes in horrific accident
A mother of four in Wales was strangled to death by two dogs pulling leashes that somehow wrapped around her neck at a popular dog-walking area near her home, according...
‘The Great British Bake Off’ could return in late 2020
The series is back in production following coronavirus delay.
Coronavirus surge overwhelms labs, slowing test results
Sick Americans are facing long waits for coronavirus test results with labs overwhelmed by the massive surge in infections across the country, medical testing executives say. Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp,...
Woman faces animal cruelty charges after 61 dogs found in 'squalor'
A New Jersey woman faces a slew of animal cruelty charges after 61 dogs were rescued from her home, where they lived in “absolute squalor,” according to a report.
MTA says its getting walloped by coronavirus 'fiscal tsunami'
The MTA is losing $200 million per week amid a once-in-a-century “fiscal tsunami” brought on by the coronavirus, agency boss Pat Foye said Wednesday. “We are in the midst of...
Student files first climate change lawsuit against Australian government
SYDNEY - A 23-year-old student has filed a lawsuit against Australia’s government alleging it has failed to disclose climate change-related risks to investors in the country’s sovereign bonds, in the...
Bizarro 2020 MLB season storylines: Mookie Betts, Astros hate, awkward trade deadline
Face mask: What the catcher wears to protect his face. What all those who are not involved in the action will need to be wearing while on the field or...
Chinese giant panda gives birth in South Korean zoo
A Chinese giant panda at South Korea’s Everland amusement park has given birth to a cub, the zoo said on Wednesday, the first baby panda born in the country and...
'Panera Karen' is full of hot air, compares coronavirus masks to farts
Talk about public health advice not passing the smell test. A woman refused to wear a mask at a Panera Bread in California, claiming they’re useless to stop the spread...
‘The Crown’ Season 5 premiere delayed to 2022, hiatus planned before coronavirus pandemic
The hiatus is reportedly not related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Ex-Google engineer says glitch may have exposed conservative blacklist
Google said it has fixed a "bug" that led to several conservative websites disappearing from its search results on Tuesday, but a former engineer for the tech giant said the...
This training can help you better manage your remote employees
Managing a team isn’t easy—managing a team during the coronavirus? A whole different ball game. The Ultimate Leadership & Stress Management Bundle is aimed at helping you become a better...
Strengthen your fingers, hands, and forearms with these resistance bands
Not only is FlexEx great for regular use by healthy individuals, but it can also be a valuable tool for those with weakened hands due to injuries such as carpal...
Rent-a-hitman: Woman tries to use fake website to kill ex-husband
A Michigan woman tried to have her ex-husband killed for $5,000 by contacting a fake hitman website, state police said. Wendy Wein, 51, of South Rockwood, was arrested Friday after...
Leaps of faith: Boys plunge from burning building with bystanders waiting below
Harrowing video captured the moment two brothers dropped from a burning apartment in France into the hands of people more than 30 feet below -- and miraculously survived their three-story...
Yankees have too much talent to be tripped up by weird season
When the coronavirus shut down spring training on March 12 the Yankees were the favorites to win the AL East despite not having Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Hicks and...
Houston is now home to Texas' first drive-thru strip club
It's all buns and no burger at this drive-thru.
ESPN star alleges black colleagues kept her off race special
There's more controversy at the Worldwide Leader. ESPN star Sage Steele told network president Jimmy Pitaro she thinks she was excluded from the network’s special on race in June, believing...
Republican lawmaker apologizes, denies calling AOC 'f---ing bitch'
Republican Rep. Ted Yoho of Florida apologized Wednesday for a heated exchange in which he allegedly called Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez a "f---ing bitch." "I rise to apologize for the abrupt...
Drew Rosenhaus 'on a mission' to get spurned running back out of free-agency purgatory
Free agent Devonta Freeman has hired heavy-hitting agent Drew Rosenhaus to help him out of free-agency purgatory. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday evening that Rosenhaus has been hired to...
Dose of hope? Feds place $2 billion bet on Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine
The feds placed a $2 billion order for 100 million doses of Pfizer's potential coronavirus vaccine under the Trump administration's push to have a shot ready by next year. Americans...
Scientists accidentally created a new fish species
Scientists don’t usually set out to create new species of, well, anything. Generally speaking, creating new species is thought to be a risky endeavor and, of course, there are the...
Apple, Amazon offices searched in antitrust probe
The Italian offices of Apple and Amazon were raided Tuesday as the country's antitrust authority opened an investigation into whether the companies engaged in anti-competitive practices.
Spotify, Universal Music Group strike global licensing deal
Universal Music Group and music streaming giant Spotify inked a multiyear global licensing pact on Wednesday.
Pompeo calls for international coalition to 'push back' against China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called for an international coalition to check China, blasting the Chinese Communist Party's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, aggressive moves in the South China Sea...
Snap shares sink as coronavirus boost wears off sooner than expected
Shares of Snapchat parent company Snap Inc. were down as much as 7 percent Wednesday morning after the company said that its coronavirus-related user boost fizzled out sooner than it...
Bill Ackman raises $4 billion for blank check company
In mid-June, Bill Ackman asked Wall Street for $1 billion to hunt down a major investment. Six weeks later, the street gave him $4 billion. The 54-year-old hedge fund manager...
MLB records that could be broken in bizarre season
With an abbreviated 60-game schedule on tap, there won’t be any single-season home run or strikeouts records set, but some rate or percentage numbers figure to be in jeopardy in...
50M people in path of dangerous storms barreling toward East Coast
More than 50 million people across a wide swath are in the path of powerful thunderstorms packing strong winds and torrential downpours heading eastward Wednesday, meteorologists said.
Mets season preview: Shaky bullpen will make or break playoff chances
Rewind to early March, when life still seemed mostly normal and the countdown was underway to the Mets opening the 2020 season. At the time, the Mets didn’t resemble a...
Pelosi calls coronavirus the 'Trump virus' in latest dig at the president
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi took a swipe at President Trump shortly after he resumed his coronavirus briefings Tuesday — calling the contagion “the Trump virus” in response to his description...
'Pitch Perfect' star Anna Camp still recovering from 'scary' coronavirus battle
Actress Anna Camp took to Instagram on Tuesday and, in a lengthy post, revealed her “very scary” battle with coronavirus. “The panic of contracting a virus that is basically untreatable...
Paige Spiranac's NBA bubble theory: 'Unspoken code' for sneaking women in
The NBA bubble may not be scoring rave reviews from some players, but Paige Spiranac believes she would "thrive" at the closed Disney World campus. "I would be thriving," the...
Dramatic video shows firefighters reviving dog rescued from burning house
That's one lucky dog.
Cops told woman to remove her tampon during a strip search
A woman in Australia was asked by police to remove her tampon during a strip search outside a Sydney casino -- one of a series of degrading and humiliating encounters...
Chicago mayor says she won't let Trump send feds after drive-by shooting
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot declared she wouldn't allow President Trump to "terrorize" the city by deploying federal troops to crack down on violence, even as at least 15 people were...
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer asks judge for pretrial gag order
An attorney representing alleged Jeffrey Epstein fixer Ghislaine Maxwell asked a judge presiding over her sex crimes case to impose a pretrial gag.
Hear 'Scarlet,' the lost Rolling Stones song featuring Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page
"The Stones and Page = Match made in heaven," one fan raved.
Portland pandemonium: Protesters try to light courthouse on fire with feds inside
Portland protesters barricaded federal officers inside a courthouse -- and tried to set the building on fire -- as the two groups clashed again Tuesday night into Wednesday. As hundreds...
Longtime NFL host looks like the odd man out at ESPN
You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York’s biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers to answer them in a series of...
Sam Darnold is tantalizingly close to making the leap Jets’ season rides on
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,...
Death of teen visiting family in West Virginia ruled a homicide
The death of a 14-year-old Connecticut boy who was found in a shallow grave in West Virginia has been ruled a homicide, authorities said. The body of Jonathan “Johnny” Adams,...
See you in court: De Blasio doubles down on Trump threat
Mayor de Blasio vowed to haul President Trump to court if just a single federal law enforcement official "steps foot in New York City."
These 'Big Brother' 2020 all-star contestants are undergoing COVID-19 testing
They were doing the quarantine lockdown thing long before it became famous.
'Dildo Baggins' makes off with 3-foot toy in Sin City sex shop theft
Maybe he was too hard up to afford it. A hardened crook pulled off a cockamamie crime -- by swiping a giant dildo from a Las Vegas sex shop, according...
Judge sides with Burger King over vegans' beef with 'Impossible Whopper'
The vegans who accused Burger King of deceptively marketing its "Impossible Whopper" didn't put enough meat on their legal claims, a federal judge ruled. The aggrieved diners failed to prove...
Ex-Epstein employee saw video of 'Randy Andy' with topless woman: report
A former employee of late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein claims she walked in on him and his alleged fixer Ghislaine Maxwell as they joked about “randy Andy” while watching a video...
Happy 80th birthday, Alex Trebek: 'Jeopardy!' host's best moments and quotes
The beloved "Jeopardy!" host is entering his eighth decade on the planet.
Rottweiler puppy growls and lunges in this cute video
A rambunctious Rottweiler puppy put on a tough act in this adorable moment filmed in Farmington, Utah. The dog's owners couldn't help but laugh watching their feisty pup growl and...
NYPD officers clear out remaining Occupy City Hall protesters
A line of NYPD officers in riot gear cleared out the remaining Occupy City Hall protesters from their month-long encampment early Wednesday, police confirmed. The officers began pushing the remaining...
US orders China to close its consulate in Houston
The US has ordered China to close its consulate in Houston in what an official in Beijing blasted as an outrageous and unjustified move – leading the country to consider...
The next baseball dynasty — and it's not the Yankees
The last 30 World Series have bestowed glory and immortality to 18 different franchises, none of them the Los Angeles Dodgers. Assuming that labor discord doesn’t kill baseball and the...
Tsunami possible off Alaska coast following powerful earthquake
A powerful 7.8 earthquake struck the Alaska Peninsula late Tuesday, triggering a tsunami warning that sent residents fleeing to higher ground before it was called off without any damaging waves....
Mets trying to find different ways to get Dominic Smith in lineup
Yoenis Cespedes’ long-awaited return does have a downside. It may take away at-bats from Dominic Smith. With the advent of the designated hitter in the National League, along with Cespedes’...
The next great sports dynasty hinges on this star
Here’s the funny thing about dynasties: You almost never see them coming. The Yankees of yore, they were the exception, because they always managed to find icons to replace their...
Pregnant Kansas City woman shot while pushing child in stroller
A pregnant woman was shot and killed at a 7-Eleven in Kansas City while pushing her 14-month-old child in a stroller, reports said. Diamond Eichelberger, 20, was getting snacks for...
One sports league unified regarding coronavirus protocols
Other leagues can take a page out of Major League Lacrosse’s playbook. As they prepare to open training camp in the coming days, NFL players have publicly criticized the league...
Man allegedly slugs MTA bus driver after refusing to wear mask
A man slugged an MTA bus driver who told him he needed a mask before getting on board -- the latest in a surge of attacks on transit workers in...
Aaron Judge gives his thoughts on anthem kneeling
It’s not clear yet whether someone in a New York baseball uniform will kneel during the pregame playing of the national anthem. What stands clear right now, however, is Aaron...
Key Met on track to be ready by Opening Day
Wilson Ramos returned to camp Tuesday, indicating the Mets will have their starting catcher for Friday’s opener against the Braves. Ramos, who had missed the previous three days of workouts...
Lawyer accused of shooting judge previously wrote of posing as FedEx worker
The self-proclaimed anti-feminist lawyer Roy Den Hollander wrote about posing as a Federal Express worker years before he allegedly used a similar ploy in his murderous rampage at the home...
Cyclist busted over video showing him spitting on Asian woman, calling her slur
A former University of Calgary basketball manager has been arrested after getting caught on video spitting on an Asian woman and calling her a racist slur, according to reports. Justin...
Texas cops say fire at Chinese consulate started with burning documents
Houston firefighters and police have responded to a fire reportedly started by burning documents at the Consulate General of China. Houston police told the local NBC affiliate that they began...