July 28, 2020
Mets rookie's improbable debut one to remember
BOSTON — In a best-case scenario — remember those? — David Peterson would be four months into his first season at Triple-A. There wouldn’t have been even a thought about...
12-year-old boy accused of gunning down woman in Houston apartment
A 12-year-old Houston boy has been accused of gunning down a 51-year-old woman inside an apartment over the weekend. The boy, whose name was not released because he is a...
Answering your questions about baseball's coronavirus problem
On Tuesday, Major League Baseball announced a dizzying slew of scheduling changes emanating from the coronavirus outbreak that hit the Marlins these past few days. Do you have questions about...
Jets could quarantine quarterback as precaution
This season offers so many challenges and obstacles for NFL teams to overcome in dealing with COVID-19. One that teams are dealing with is what happens if there is an...
Mets rookie puts on a show in debut
BOSTON — David Peterson earned his big boy pants Tuesday night, departing the mound in the sixth inning all grown up so quickly. A major league debut can be scary...
AG William Barr defends use of force against DC protesters
Attorney General William Barr defended his decision to use force to disperse protesters in Lafayette Park in Washington, DC, ahead of a President Trump photo op nearby on June 1,...
Giants send their first player into quarantine
The Giants sent their first player into quarantine. Wide receiver David Sills was placed on the newly created reserve/COVID-19 list, according to Tuesday’s NFL transaction wire. Under the terms of...
Barr destroys Nadler in another House Dem testimony disaster: Goodwin
He came, he saw, he ate their lunch. Bill Barr, denied a meal break, feasted instead on a gaggle of Democratic amateurs. Another congressional hearing, another Dem disaster. They planned...
Yankees star's status remains murky
In discussing his team, general manager Brian Cashman said Tuesday the Yankees were excited to have avoided the COVID-19 situation which has allowed them to continue to play. While that...
Ted Baker's NYC flagship battling sewage leaks, creating 'dangerous conditions'
The basement of Ted Baker’s posh New York City flagship store has been battling with raw sewage leaks for years — creating “dangerous conditions” for customers and staff, according to...
Masks are the new condoms — and Americans need to get on board now!
Masks are the new condoms. In the earliest days of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, when so little was known about this deadly, incurable, highly transmissible disease, none other than a young...
Ex-Deadspin staffers reunite to launch sports and culture site Defector Media
It’s the staff revolt that refuses to die. More than a dozen of the Deadspin staffers who left the sports website for dead when they walked off their jobs last...
Neighbor recounts woman's final moments as she was killed by shark in Maine
The former New York City fashion executive killed by a shark off the coast of Maine “just started screaming” as the beast attacked her, according to a neighbor who witnessed...
Embattled Jets coach has a lot to prove
The owner backed his embattled head coach days after the 2019 Jets hit rock bottom at Hard Rock Stadium, the general manager backed him on Monday, and the next single...
Mayoral hopeful put guard at restaurant to protect from wild NYC streets
A struggling Queens restaurant finally took advantage of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s sidewalk-seating rules Tuesday — no thanks to Hizzoner. A security guard began protecting the LIC Grill and its...
Hearst Magazine employees to find out fate of union push
Fresh on the heels of Hearst Magazines’ headline-grabbing ouster of president Troy Young last week, the storied media empire is facing yet another crisis. Editorial workers at the owner of...
NBA break helped Nets player find his confidence
The NBA restart gave Rodions Kurucs a chance to reset. And he took advantage of it. If there was a Net who benefitted from time away — mentally and physically...
Islanders, Rangers discussing their own 'Moment of Solidarity'
As the NHL’s exhibition schedule officially kicked off Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers opened the first game of the day by lining up alongside each other during the...
US, Oregon in talks about pulling agents from Portland, report says
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Trump administration has started talks with the Oregon governor’s office and indicated that it would begin to draw down the presence of federal agents sent to...
'No Limit Chronicles' traces Master P's rise to rap stardom
“I was really inspired by being with 2Pac,” he says.
Serial Manhattan bank robber strikes in Brooklyn, feds say
An accused serial Manhattan bank robber was charged Tuesday in yet another heist — this time in Brooklyn, federal prosecutors said. Eric Adjei, 47, allegedly robbed a Chase Bank in...
MLB blaming 'one' team for coronavirus fiasco
Major League Baseball, its season having struck a coronavirus iceberg just days after leaving port, took dramatic, dizzying measures Tuesday to keep its endeavor afloat. The Marlins, with four more...
Philadelphia students to start school year online after public backlash
PHILADELPHIA — The School District of Philadelphia is switching gears to keep all public school students in online classes after a previous plan to return students to class two days...
Cuomo's SLA gets 40 state workers to spy on bars, restaurants in NYC area
This may be the biggest booze-spying operation since Prohibition. Pencil-pushers from a slew of state agencies have been enlisted to go undercover to find violations of social-distancing rules at bars...
How ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ ‘Jeopardy!’ are handling coronavirus as they return for new seasons
EXCLUSIVE: Two of America’s longest-running gameshows, "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!" are heading back to the studio. Both shows were hit by the COVID-19 production shutdown but Deadline understands that...
Why Joe Judge's Giants learning curve may not be so steep
There is so much discussion as to how Joe Judge is at a disadvantage as he embarks on his first head coaching assignment at any level. He does not get...
Jeff Bezos will admit Amazon should be scrutinized before Congress
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos will admit that his company should be scrutinized when he testifies before the House Judiciary Committee’s antitrust panel on Wednesday. But the tech mogul is also...
Trump revives push for hydroxychloroquine during White House COVID-19 briefing
President Trump on Tuesday resumed his push for coronavirus patients to take hydroxychloroquine. Trump spoke at length during a White House press briefing about the anti-malaria drug, including his experience...
Yankees make 'powerful statement' during all this madness
Forty-five minutes before the Yankees were scheduled to bus Tuesday from Philadelphia to Yankee Stadium, where they had a workout planned, the itinerary changed drastically. So, instead of opening a...
This won't be a normal Rangers-Islanders preseason match
It may be the Rangers’ first game of any kind since March 11 following a break of 140 days, and it may be against the Islanders, but when New York,...
Teen protester busted by NYPD, charged with criminal mischief
Plainclothes cops were attacked with "rocks and bottles" as they swooped in to to arrest a suspected vandal in an unmarked van Tuesday, the NYPD said. Viral videos show an...
Bringing drug manufacture back to America (and New York): Another Trump triumph
New York and the Rochester-based Kodak Corp. are about to enjoy one of the greatest second acts in US industrial history. The US International Development Finance Corp., or DFC, a...
NYCHA boss plans to revamp housing units by handing city-owned corporation
It's a paper shuffle that could really pay off. The New York City Housing Authority unveiled plans Tuesday to boost federal funding for Gotham's public housing by handing two-thirds of...
Weighing Jacque Vaughn's chances of being full-time coach
The Nets may not just hand Jacque Vaughn the head coaching job, but they’re going to give him every opportunity to earn it. And that starts in earnest when the...
'Cancel culture' crew nearly got me 'expelled' before I'd even started college
For every public figure or pundit denouncing cancel culture — the wave of leftist coercion and censorship sweeping America’s institutions — there are many more who deny that such a...
The Trump Justice Department is standing up to anarchist rioters
Attorney General William Barr testified before the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday. Excerpts from his prepared remarks follow: The horrible killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis understandably jarred the whole country...
AMC Theatres, Universal strike deal to bring new movies to homes earlier
AMC Theatres and Comcast’s Universal Pictures agreed to a major shift in their operations that will allow the studio’s movies to be made available to US audiences at home after...
The silly assault on the Seal of New York City
In the latest laughable attempt to find something racist to condemn, The New York Times has taken aim at the official seal of the City of New York. As you...
Nadler's bid to exploit Portland against Team Trump another embarrassing failure
New York’s own Rep. Jerry Nadler was in two car crashes Tuesday. The first left him uninjured but delayed the start of the House Judiciary Committee hearing with Attorney General...
Red Lobster worker saves rare blue lobster, donates to zoo
The employee named the crustacean "Clawde."
Inside NYC's crazy bathtub kitchens
"THERE IS A BATHTUB IN THE KITCHEN," reads a current listing.
Stranger captures couple's Brooklyn Bridge wedding, tracks them down on Twitter
The uninvited guest gave them an epic wedding gift.
Adam Gase is moving on from Jamal Adams
The Jets began life after Jamal Adams on Tuesday when veteran players reported to training camp. Jets coach Adam Gase spoke with reporters on a conference call, addressing the decision...
MLB star mocks another coronavirus debacle
When in doubt, check Twitter. In light of the MLB’s coronavirus crisis, that’s how Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen has been learning of his team's ever-changing schedule. “I come on Twitter...
What MLB can learn from this coronavirus catastrophe: Sherman
The MLB press release began with the moving parts. The Marlins will not be playing before Monday. The Phillies will not be playing before Friday. The Yankees and Orioles will...
Corey Johnson denies vetoing grant over protests at boyfriend's home
Council Speaker Corey Johnson on Tuesday denied claims from a progressive nonprofit that he nixed a $2 million grant in retaliation for the group leading protests against the recently passed...
Minneapolis 'Umbrella Man' protester is white supremacist Hells Angels biker: cops
A hooded Minneapolis man dubbed "Umbrella Man" after he was filmed smashing windows with a hammer during George Floyd protests is allegedly a white supremacist and member of the Hells...
Sandy Hook parents warn Jamie Dimon not to protect bankrupt Remington
Sandy Hook parents are warning JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon to stay out of their way as they continue their lawsuit against gunmaker Remington, which filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday...
Owner of NYC eatery that lost liquor license claims double-standard
The owner of an embattled Queens restaurant claimed Tuesday that he's being unfairly blamed for social-distancing violations during a wild street party -- while a woman who was serving drinks...
Chirlane McCray's new ThriveNYC website reveals $1.25B program's empty boasts
A closer look at geocoded maps in its “Data Dashboard” reveals missing metrics for over two-thirds of the programs.
'Scrotum frog' is essential to Lake Titicaca region and must be saved, experts say
The frogs' declining population has alarmed ecologists.
Biden calls for violent protesters to be 'found, arrested and tried'
"I think we do need to hold those who violate the law accountable," Biden said. "We should never let what's done in a march for equal rights overcome what the...
Harvard researchers figure out why coronavirus causes loss of smell
One of COVID-19's many mysteries may finally be solved. Researchers at Harvard Medical School say they've discovered why some people infected with the coronavirus lose their sense of smell. The...
Financial giant Raymond James signs big office lease on Park Avenue
There’s life in the Midtown office market after all. Financial services giant Raymond James has signed for 160,000 square feet at 320 Park Avenue, The Post has learned – a...
Feds seek to block release of victims' names in Ghislaine Maxwell case
Federal prosecutors in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex-trafficking case have sought to block her from publicly naming Jeffrey Epstein victims in court documents — and agreed to hide sexually explicit images and...
Is Sam Darnold the Jets' savior?
The 2020 NFL season will be an intricate challenge even for a team steeped in tradition and excellent football culture, even for a club with a habit for victory, even...
Rangers may have to give up star defenseman
The Rangers might play as few as three games in Toronto or they could play as many as 33 in the tournament if they advance to the conference finals and...
The vaccine race at the finish line and other commentary
Libertarian: The Vaccine Race at the Finish Line Reason’s Ronald Bailey reports some good news: “The biotechnology company Moderna just launched the first Phase Three clinical trial of a coronavirus...
Ex-SUNY football player shot during bodega brawl in Queens
A former SUNY Buffalo football player caught a bullet during a bodega brawl in Queens, cops said Tuesday. Now police are looking for Jeffrey Thurston in connection to one of...
Cuomo adds new states, Puerto Rico to NY's quarantine travel list
ALBANY -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo is growing his 14-day quarantine coronavirus travel advisory list to 34 states plus Puerto Rico, he said Tuesday. “Our job is to make sure we’re...
NYC woman killed in Maine shark attack retired early to live dream life, pal says
"She made her money, and she wanted to spend time with her family,'' said the pal, who worked with Julie Dimperio Holowach for years in the fashion industry.
Shooting star wars: How to watch dueling meteor showers Tuesday night
It's a celestial double-header.
'Your rudeness isn't recognized!' Reps Jordan, Nadler clash at AG Barr hearing
A House Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday featuring Attorney General William Barr descended into bickering over decorum — not to mention over whether to allow the star witness a five-minute break. The top...
Ric Flair's wife doing better after coronavirus 'nightmare'
Wrestling legend Ric Flair’s wife Wendy Barlow is doing “much better" following a fierce battle with the coronavirus. The Post previously reported that Barlow was “very ill” with the virus....
Hollywood talent agency CAA cuts 90 agents and execs due to COVID-19
Glitzy Hollywood talent agency, CAA, which reps the likes of Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon and Meryl Streep, announced a significant round of layoffs and furloughs on Tuesday. The Los Angeles-based...
Nonbinary New Yorker sues to have 'X' gender option on driver's licenses
A New Yorker who identifies as neither male nor female is suing Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the head of the state Department of Motor Vehicles on Tuesday because Empire State-issued...
Apparent junkies turn stretch of NYC's Midtown into a shooting gallery
It's the Great Black Tar Way. A cluster of junkies has turned Broadway into a shooting gallery, injecting drugs unhampered in broad daylight and then shuffling around in a zonked-out...
Model Karolina Sevastyanova responds to Conor McGregor photo criticism
https://www.instagram.com/p/CC3wJXyhM7w/?utm_source=ig_embed Gymnast-turned-model Karolina Sevastyanova is setting the record straight on her encounter with Conor McGregor. Last week, the former Olympian shared a photo of herself posing with McGregor on Instagram,...
10-foot great white shark tracked off Atlantic City — as 3 more spotted off LI
A 10-foot great white shark was tracked off Atlantic City, NJ, on Tuesday — while three more sharks were seen in the waters along Jones, Long and Atlantic beaches on...
What pandemic? New York City Council busies itself with renaming an agency
The Big Apple is in the midst of a pandemic that's killed nearly 30,000 people, confronting its worst budget crisis since the 1970s financial collapse, all while shootings have more...
France opens beach-side coronavirus testing sites in tourist areas
France has opened beachside coronavirus testing sites in tourist areas amid fears over a second wave sweeping across Europe. It comes as both Britain and Germany shutdown holiday travel to...
J-Rod list Malibu beach house for $8M
She's still Jenny from the beach — until she sells this just-listed Malibu, California, home. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have put a three-story oceanfront home on the market for...
Patrick Mahomes is making MLB history now
After making NFL history, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes made some in MLB, too. Weeks after signing the richest contract in sports history -- a 10-year deal worth up...
Trevor Lawrence doppelganger lures star QB into viral TikTok craze
One user on social media fooled everyone into thinking he was Clemson Tigers quarterback and Heisman Trophy frontrunner Trevor Lawrence in a viral TikTok challenge. The user -- who goes...
Cuomo blames de Blasio's Rikers releases, anti-cop attitude for NYC crime wave
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday he was "very concerned" about the "devastating" crime wave sweeping the Big Apple, casting blame on anti-police sentiment, Mayor Bill de Blasio's decision to release...
Prankster interrupts hearing on NYPD disciplinary records, orders corn dog
Some people are hungry for justice -- but this guy just wanted a corn dog. A prankster Skype-bombed a federal court hearing over whether the city can publish disciplinary records...
Hamptons Chainsmokers concert could have civil, criminal repercussions
Local officials in the Hamptons could face "civil fines and potential criminal liability" over a packed weekend concert featuring The Chainsmokers that flaunted social distancing restrictions, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said...
More than 2,000 Veterans Affairs patients have now died from coronavirus
The Department of Veterans Affairs on Tuesday passed 2,000 patient deaths from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, even as the number of seriously ill cases at their hospitals continued to decline....
Aaron Rodgers started drinking tequila right after 'quarterback' draft text
In a wide-ranging interview on Kyle Brandt’s new Ringer podcast, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers revealed his initial reaction to Green Bay drafting a quarterback in the first round of the...
Height of the problem: Taller people more likely to catch coronavirus
People over six feet tall are more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with the coronavirus, the results of a new survey reveal.
Sam Darnold doesn't feel same way about Adam Gase as Jamal Adams does
Jamal Adams may have believed Adam Gase is not the right coach for the Jets, but the team’s quarterback disagrees. Sam Darnold spoke to the media on Tuesday as players...
GOP coronavirus package will force MTA fare and toll hikes: Cuomo
The GOP's proposed federal coronavirus aid package would force the MTA to hike transit fares and bridge tolls, Gov. Andrew Cuomo claimed Tuesday. "If the MTA does not receive funding...
Enjoying short-term pleasures will make you happier in the long run
Go ahead, eat that cookie.
Federal judge orders secret Ghislaine Maxwell documents to begin being unsealed
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the unsealing of previously unseen documents in a civil case against Ghislaine Maxwell, according to court papers. Judge Loretta Preska ordered the release of...
Man stages epic proposal before NEOWISE comet only visible every 6,800 years
This perfect proposal was written in the stars. A New York couple is engaged after the man popped the question before the NEOWISE comet, only visible about every 6,800 years....
Jeff Bezos' ex MacKenzie says she's donated $1.7B to charities in 2020
"Like many, I watched the first half of 2020 with a mixture of heartbreak and horror,'' MacKenzie Bezos wrote in an open letter posted on the Web site Medium.
'The Handmaid's Tale' star O-T Fagbenle shifts gears in new Hulu comedy
O.T. Fagbenle's new series is a family affair.
The Tom Thibodeau 'slander' is spreading beyond the media
The Tom Thibodeau “slander" continues — and it’s not just media. Former Pacers All-Star forward David West slammed the Knicks’ hire, saying they should have gone with a younger coach...
NASA is building balloon big as a football stadium
Sending an observatory into space is typically handled by a rocket. You cram the spacecraft into a payload bay, fire it into space, and then deploy it in orbit around...
Chinese consulates in NYC, San Francisco identified as main spy hubs
Last week, the US ordered the closure of the Chinese Consulate in Houston, accusing Chinese diplomats there of turning the facility into an illegal spying hub. However, according to a...
Two women charged with beating Wisconsin lawmaker during protest
State Sen. Tim Carpenter, a Democrat from Milwaukee, was attacked in Madison on June 24 as he pointed his phone a group of protesters who tore down two statues on...
Emmy nominations 2020 snubs: 'Better Call Saul,' Reese Witherspoon, more
The 2020 Emmy nominations were announced on Tuesday morning (check out the full list here), and along with them, some surprising snubs. HBO’s “Watchmen” led the pack with a whopping...
These are the ways American women are prioritizing their health
Fifty-seven percent of American women have experienced a health wake-up call that made them reevaluate their lifestyle, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American women aged 25–50 revealed,...
Twins, Cardinals set up for high-scoring affair
The St. Louis Cardinals and Minnesota Twins both are 2-1 and are looking to keep their solid offensive starts to the season going. St. Louis’ Carlos Martinez will be making...
Protesters have caused nearly $1M in damages to NYPD vehicles, sources say
The tally comes just days after a chaotic scene in downtown Manhattan where anti-cop protesters, rallying in solidarity with those in Portland and Seattle, torched a half-dozen police vans. [gallery...
Emmys 2020 nominations needed more surprises, less same-old
The list includes an overabundance of "I'll have the usual" nods.
Amazon offers $1 Echo Dot with two months of Amazon Music Unlimited
If you love music, then you don't want to miss Amazon's latest deal. For a limited time, Amazon is taking 95% off its popular Echo Dots. You can snag the...
Trump will allow DACA recipients to renew status for one year: officials
President Trump will allow people brought to the US illegally as minors to renew work permits and protections against deportation for one year. The White House announced the decision in...
Cuomo makes an offer to all MLB teams
Play ball ... here!
NFL player opt outs: A complete list of who's skipping 2020 season
As concerns over the coronavirus continue to grow, several NFL players are choosing to opt out of the 2020 season. The NFL’s agreement with the Players Association allowed training camp...
China reports 68 new COVID-19 cases, highest total since March
Chinese officials reported 68 new coronavirus cases on Monday, the highest total since March -- raising concerns about a new spread of the deadly global pandemic, according to reports. The...
Marlins season paused as MLB in full coronavirus crisis
The Miami Marlins and Philadelphia Phillies seasons have been paused. The Marlins will temporarily take a break as 15 players — half their active roster — and two coaches tested...
Video camera used to record Rodney King beating is up for auction
The starting bid on the timely relic is $225,000.
TikTok video shows Army soldier aiming loaded pistol at specialist
An Army specialist appeared to be frozen with fear when a fellow soldier aimed a loaded gun at him in a video on the TikTok app -- but he insists...
AG Barr thinks Antifa will spread if states don't squash violence
WASHINGTON -- Attorney General William Barr is concerned that Antifa-led violence will grow and spread across the country if state officials allow riots to continue rocking their cities. During a...
Scientists celebrate 'breakthrough' blood test for Alzheimer’s
An experimental blood test was highly accurate in detecting Alzheimer’s disease, scientists reported Tuesday -- a promising breakthrough that could make diagnosis simple, affordable and widely available. The test was...
Pakistan urges worshippers to buy sacrificial animals online to prevent coronavirus surge
KARACHI, Pakistan - Pakistani authorities are encouraging people to buy sacrificial animals online or at least wear masks when visiting cattle markets, fearing preparations for the Muslim festival of Eid...
An analytics crash course for NHL bettors
Interest in hockey analytics skyrocketed in the summer of 2014 with the successful prediction of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ late-season disaster followed by the Corsi darling Los Angeles Kings winning...
CDC reports one-third of coronavirus survivors have symptoms that don’t go away
A new CDC report reveals that many individuals who previously recovered from the coronavirus can still experience a range of symptoms weeks and sometimes months after the fact. The report...
Portland protester shot in face, writes message with own blood
A Portland protester scrawled the word "FEDS" on the ground in his own blood after being shot in the face with a projectile, according to a new report. Camillo Massagli...
Paige Spiranac isn't a fan of the new Bryson DeChambeau
Bryson DeChambeau's latest antics aren't winning him any points with Paige Spiranac. Discussing the 26-year-old golf sensation on a recent episode of her "Playing A Round" podcast, Spiranac said while...
This airline will cover funeral costs if you catch COVID-19 while flying
They'll ferry and bury you. Emirates airlines is attracting passengers during the pandemic in an unorthodox way — by covering the funeral costs of travelers diagnosed with COVID-19 after flying....
Consumer Electronics Show 2021 will be an all-digital affair
Las Vegas's biggest convention is going all digital next year -- a major blow to both the gadget industry and the gambling capitol of the world. The Consumer Electronics Show,...
What the cluck? Why woman believed she was a chicken
She was found in her garden "clucking and crowing like a rooster."
Harley-Davidson shares tank as coronavirus spurs quarterly loss
Harley-Davidson on Tuesday reported an unexpected quarterly loss due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, sending its shares sliding more than 9 percent in morning trade. It also unveiled...
Kodak launching new pharmaceuticals arm with $765M federal loan
The phrase "Kodak moment" could soon have a new meaning. Kodak, a 132-year-old camera company, is launching a new pharmaceuticals arm with help from Uncle Sam, officials announced Tuesday. The...
Virgin Isles AG subpoenas banks for Epstein financial records
The US Virgin Islands has subpoenaed multiple major banks for more information on Jeffrey Epstein's finances, according to a report. Big financial institutions like Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan Chase and Citibank...
Mets give MLB's first kneeler another baseball chance
BOSTON — The Mets’ search for catching depth had them close to reaching agreement on a minor league contract with free agent Bruce Maxwell on Tuesday. An industry source confirmed...
Internet rips $2K Bottega Veneta clutch that looks like dog poop bag
It's a fashion doo-doo. Italian fashion house Bottega Veneta is getting roasted over its $2,200 woven leather clutch -- because it resembles a waste bag for dog poop. The haute...
McDonald's shares plunge as coronavirus takes a bite out of sales
McDonald's said the coronavirus pandemic sent its sales tumbling nearly 30 percent in the quarter that ended in June. The burger chain, known for its Big Macs and baked apple...
Giant smiley face projected onto Brooklyn Bridge to cheer up New Yorkers
These eye-catching images of a smiley face were projected on the East River Bikeway in New York City, to spread an uplifting message of positivity. A smile – especially one...
Vagrants rebuild homeless encampment after NYC breaks up ‘zombie movie’
City workers broke up a large homeless encampment under the FDR Drive in Lower Manhattan following a Post exposé — but several rousted residents were already working to rebuild it...
House Dems accuse Barr of using federal troops as 'prop' in Trump's re-election
WASHINGTON — Attorney General William Barr on Tuesday defended the use of federal agents in Portland amid an onslaught of diatribes from Democratic lawmakers who accused him of using troops...
Carlos Martinez will be motivated for return to Cardinals rotiation
Mailbox full of readers ripping Dr. Fauci’s first pitch on national TV. To the doctor’s credit he is owning it. “Look, this thing isn’t going away and it’s going to...
Unsettling number of people are still refusing to wear a mask at bars, restaurants
More than half of American citizens would refuse to wear a face mask in a bar or restaurant – regardless of government advice. And four in 10 wouldn’t consider donning...
Chinese students in Australia fall victim to 'virtual kidnapping' scams: police
Chinese students in Australia have been coerced by phone scammers into staging their own kidnappings in order to extort millions from their families back home, Australian authorities said Monday. The...
Nationals put pressure on MLB with anti-Miami vote
The latest twist in the Miami Marlins coronavirus crisis could further imperil MLB's schedule. The Post's Joel Sherman confirms that a majority of Washington Nationals players voted against traveling to...
Birds gone wild: Bar bans famed emus for wreaking havoc
An outback Australia watering hole has barred the big birds from the premises following a series of flaps, according to reports.
School girls in India discover Earth-bound asteroid
AHMEDABAD, India - Two teenage girls from India have discovered an Earth-bound asteroid by poring through images from a University of Hawaii telescope, an Indian space education institute said on...
Rep. Jim Jordan defends AG Barr, slams Dems during hearing
The top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee defended Attorney General William Barr on Tuesday, saying Democrats are simply upset that Barr condemned FBI “spying” on President Trump’s 2016 campaign...
Shark that killed NYC woman confirmed as great white – and it's still out there
Victim Julie Dimperio Holowach, 63, was swimming with her daughter about 20 yards off Bailey Island when she was attacked by the beast.
Roger Federer drops significant retirement hint
Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer just dropped a huge hint that the 2021 Tokyo Olympics might be his swan song. "It is already clear that I am at the...
Florida man accused of shooting two people while filming music video
A Florida man fatally shot one person and critically wounded another in an unprovoked attack while filming a music video, deputies said. Jordan Jaime Silver, 20, was charged with first-degree...
Police union head blames deadly shooting on BLM protester
The head of the Austin, Texas, police union blamed a Black Lives Matter protester for the confrontation in which the man was shot dead, saying the demonstrator was "looking for...
Head of China CDC gets injected with experimental vaccine
BEIJING — The head of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention says he has been injected with an experimental coronavirus vaccine in an attempt to persuade the public...
Georgia senator removes ad that enlarged Jewish opponent's nose
Facing accusations of anti-Semitism, Georgia Republican Sen. David Perdue has taken down a digital campaign ad featuring a manipulated image of his Jewish opponent Jon Ossoff.
At least 8 people hurt overnight in Brooklyn, Queens shootings
Three men were blasted in the buttocks or legs during a dispute on Wyona Street near Hegeman Avenue in Brooklyn's New Lots section around 3 a.m., according to police.
Party's over: 14 family members catch coronavirus after mask-free bash
Fourteen members of a Texas family have tested positive for the coronavirus following a party last month, with one dead and another on life support, according to a report.
Kanye West files to appear on New Jersey's presidential ballot
Kanye West has filed to appear on the New Jersey ballot in November's presidential election, state documents show. The 43-year-old rapper collected 1,327 signatures -- surpassing the 800 required by...
Why Rep. Rashida Tlaib will not be endorsing Biden
"Squad" member Rep. Rashida Tlaib on Monday said she will not endorse Democratic nominee Joe Biden -- just hours after a co-chair of Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign likened voting for...
Unfazed seagull living with arrow pierced through its entire body
If this bird seems like an ordinary seagull at first, look again. The poor creature was shot by an arrow two months ago, yet thankfully is showing no signs of...
GoSkills takes 30 percent off unlimited subscriptions
It's never too late to learn a new skill. And GoSkills is making exploring some fresh topics easy with its latest sale. During the event you can get 30% off...
Man says he was bitten by bus passenger after asking him to wear mask
A disabled man claims he was bitten by an angry bus passenger in Belgium after asking him to properly wear his mask, reports said. Robert Murphy, who lives in Merksem...
Sinclair kills controversial interview pushing Fauci conspiracy theory
Sinclair Broadcasting Group on Monday said it killed a news segment promoting a conspiracy theory that Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, was responsible for the creation...
Ex-FBI agent's new book claims Trump has fallen 'under the sway' of Russia
Fired FBI official Peter Strzok will release a book, seemingly timed to coincide with the final weeks of the fall election, alleging that President Trump has fallen "under the sway"...
BareMinerals takes 25 percent off for Friends & Family Sale
If you've been looking for some new makeup staples, then you have to shop BareMinerals' latest Friends & Family Sale. The popular beauty brand is taking an extra 25% off...
Creepy Maxwell request for Epstein birthday reportedly revealed
Ghislaine Maxwell once hired someone to write a birthday song for pedophile Jeffrey Epstein — insisting that it refer to 24-hour erections and schoolgirl crushes, according to a report. Journalist...
NYC woman ID'd as victim of deadly shark attack in Maine
The woman killed in a shark attack while swimming off the coast of Maine has been identified as a New York City woman, officials said. Julie Dimperio Holowach, 63, was...
Moroccan women break through in rap scene dominated by men
RABAT - In a rap scene dominated my men, women’s voices are starting to make waves in Morocco. Houda Abouz, a 24-year-old who majors in film studies at a university...
Fauci fires back after Trump tweet
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Tuesday pushed back at President Trump for suggesting that he had misled Americans in his role as the nation’s top infectious diseases expert and member of...
The Marlins' coronavirus outbreak has gotten worse
After 11 Marlins players and two coaches tested positive for coronavirus over the last few days, four additional players tested positive as of Tuesday, according to multiple reports. That brings...
These genius reusable Q-tips can clean your ears 1,000 times with one swab
Before you get grossed out, know it is way more hygienic than you think.
Save over 35% on the world’s leading bookkeeping software QuickBooks
Small business owners are not just the visionaries of their companies. They are the social media managers, analysts, salespeople, and even the accountants of their organization, too. As an SMB...
Report reveals Rite Aid put facial recognition systems in hundreds of US stores
Over about eight years, the American drugstore chain Rite Aid Corp quietly added facial recognition systems to 200 stores across the United States, in one of the largest rollouts of...
Fauci issues a stern warning about a coronavirus vaccine
As drug makers work on developing vaccines against the coronavirus, Dr. Anthony Fauci stressed the importance of overcoming public skepticism toward inoculations using a campaign of community engagement and outreach,...
Clown motel next to a cemetery is a traveler's worst nightmare
This motel is no laughing matter.
De Blasio rips Republican stimulus plan
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday ripped Senate Republicans' newly unveiled stimulus plan as a "nonstarter" -- and insisted it'll force him to layoff 22,000 city workers including first responders,...
Yankees star linked to Tiger Woods' niece
There appears to be a new lady in Aaron Hicks' life.
Conor McGregor's coach offers to train Elon Musk for 'fight' with Johnny Depp
He wants to help Musk put Depp on Mars — with a punch.
Sheriff's daughter rips 'racist' Blue Lives Matter movement
The daughter of a black Alabama sheriff is criticizing the Blue Lives Matter movement, saying anyone who supports the law enforcement cause is racist and “privileged,” according to reports. Gabrielle...
Coronavirus may close one-third of America's museums for good
A third of American museums -- 12,000 organizations -- shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic may be closed for good, according to a survey from the American Alliance of...
Braves shockingly release former All-Star after one brutal start
The Atlanta Braves unexpectedly designated right-handed pitcher Mike Foltynewicz for assignment following Monday night’s rough start against the Rays in St. Petersburg. “After the last couple outings in [Summer Camp],...
Model sues Canadian company Tristan over missed photo shoot
A model says she couldn't get through customs for a fashion shoot with a Canadian clothing brand because the company screwed up her visa — and now they won't pay...
MLB’s opening weekend had everything and a lot of wagering
LAS VEGAS — It was nearing midnight Friday on the West Coast when Matt Olson’s grand slam in Oakland put bookmakers from coast to coast on tilt. The baseball season...
In a wide-open Emmy field, here is the complete list of 2020 nominees
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is set to emcee the actual Sept. 20 ceremony on ABC, marking first major Hollywood awards ceremony of the coronavirus pandemic.
New study says plastic waste in oceans will triple by 2040
Plastic waste in the oceans is expected to triple by the year 2040, more than tripling compared to current levels unless drastic measures are taken, according to a new study....
Twitter hits Don Jr. with a suspension over coronavirus video
Donald Trump Jr. has been temporarily suspended from Twitter, his spokesperson alleges.
Instagram trying to poach TikTok influencers for its new Reels platform
Mark Zuckerberg is throwing money at some of the most popular content creators for rival TikTok in a bid to build buzz for a new copycat app, a new report...
Doctor runs 22 miles with face mask to debunk this myth
Face mask protesters have made up several silly reasons to oppose the use of the simplest tool possible to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Some oppose the idea of...
Revel shuts down scooter service in NYC following series of crashes
Scooter-sharing service Revel announced Tuesday that it will temporarily stop operating in New York City following an epidemic of crashes involving its mopeds — including two that were fatal. “New...
NYPD hunting for female suspect in fatal Brooklyn stabbing
A woman was fatally stabbed early Tuesday in Brooklyn — and cops are looking for a female suspect who they believe attacked her.
PGA pro loses 22-month-old daughter to cancer
MIAMI — The 22-month-old daughter of Camilo Villegas of Colombia has died from tumors on her brain and spine, the PGA Tour announced Monday. Mia Villegas was diagnosed March 14,...
Wild video shows the moment two pedestrians are swallowed by giant sinkhole
Terrifying new video shows the moment two people are swallowed by a sidewalk that suddenly collapses in southern China -- but incredibly, both survived. The man and woman are walking...
Now you see me, now you don't: Masks are disrupting facial recognition
Having a tough time recognizing your neighbors behind their pandemic masks? Computers are finding it more difficult, too. A preliminary study published by a US agency on Monday found that...
German authorities search field in connection to Madeleine McCann case
Police searched a field in northern Germany Tuesday in connection to the 2007 disappearance of Madeleine McCann, according to reports. A grassy area in Hanover was being scoured by the...
TikTok stop: Biden's campaign tells staffers to delete app from phones
Joe Biden’s campaign has instructed its staff to delete TikTok — the Chinese-owned social media app — from their phones due to security and privacy concerns, according to a report....
Video shows ‘Post Office Karen’ hurl shocking slurs at USPS worker
A white woman shouted racial slurs at an Asian employee at a California post office, video shows. The unidentified woman was caught on camera using an anti-Asian slur while arguing...
Yankees leaving Philadelphia with their season on coronavirus hold
The Yankees are leaving Philadelphia. The Post's Joel Sherman reported on Tuesday morning that the Yankees-Phillies game has been postponed for a second straight night. The Yankees are leaving Philadelphia...
Rep. Nadler involved in car accident, delaying House hearing with AG Barr
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler was involved in a car accident Tuesday morning heading from New York to Washington, DC, his spokesman said in a statement. Nadler (D-NY) was...
Latest 'pizza squirrel' brazenly swipes two slices from family's delivery
The enterprising squirrel beat this mom to the lunch.
LPGA star gets in heated Twitter feud over full-body suit
Christina Kim is taking extra precaution while traveling to Toledo, Ohio for the first event of the LGPA restart. After waking up at 4 a.m. for her connecting flight to...
NBA star fires back at criticism of his strip-club hot-wing escapade
Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams clapped back at former NBAer and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins over criticism of Williams' visit to an Atlanta strip club to eat wings...
NBC reveals its plan for covering the NHL playoffs
Legendary hockey play-by-play man Mike “Doc” Emrick will watch the NHL playoffs like the rest of fans — on TV. Well, sort of. Ahead of the NHL’s return to play...
Shark that forced LI beaches to close may have left behind scary evidence
It was a sad 'skate' of affairs. The huge shark that forced some Long Island beaches to close may have also been responsible for the damage done to this doomed...
Covington teen's lawyer threatens CNN, WaPo with more legal action
The attorney for high school student Nick Sandmann, who won settlements with CNN and the Washington Post over the botched coverage of his encounter with a Native American activist, threatened...
Man dies after crashing Revel scooter in Queens
Jeremy Malave, 32, was heading north on Woodhaven Boulevard near 67th Drive in Middle Village around 3:15 a.m. when he crashed his Revel scooter.
Remington gunmaker files for second bankruptcy in two years
Remington Outdoor, one of America’s oldest gunmakers, has declared bankruptcy for the second time in about as many years, with plans to sell its business. The 204-year-old firearms conglomerate continued...
Saratoga Springs police horses get face shields amid protests
Cops in upstate New York are taking "neigh" chances with their police horses during "aggressive" protests -- outfitting the animals with protective face shields.
Explosion seen outside courthouse as Portland protests escalate
Portland rioters launched what appeared to be a Molotov cocktail at a federal courthouse early Tuesday morning during another tense standoff between protesters and federal law enforcement, police said. The...
UNC Wilmington professor Mike Adams died by suicide: cops
The North Carolina professor found dead in his home -- only days before he was forced to retire because of his racist social media posts -- died by suicide, authorities said....
Defiant AG Barr comes out swinging against Dems in House testimony
Attorney General William Barr pulled no punches in his Tuesday appearance before the House Judiciary Committee. In his opening statement, a defiant Barr defended his conduct as paramount to getting...
Two star defenders join Patriots' exodus over coronavirus worries
If the 2020 NFL season can be played without a hitch, the Patriots are going to be without some key players. Chief among them, as of Tuesday morning, is Pro...
Schmear and loathing: Hangry vandals ransack bagel shop after learning it's closed
A hangry trio ransacked a Brooklyn bagel shop -- causing more than $13,000 in damage -- because they were outraged that the store was closed for the day.
Hospital security guard stole from patient who died of COVID-19: cops
A security guard at a New Jersey hospital has been accused of stealing cash and jewelry from three patients -- including one who had died of the coronavirus, according to...
Ex-Malaysian prime minister convicted in 1MDB case
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak was convicted of corruption charges and sentenced to jail in the first criminal trial linked to the massive 1MDB financial scandal.
Kim Jong Un reportedly says his nuclear weapons will prevent war
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un touted his country’s nukes, saying there will be no more war because the arsenal guarantees the Hermit Kingdom’s safety and future amid military threats,...
For 'fork's' sake: Four-year-old has the most hilarious homework fail
This lil' guy's homework mishap is so funny, even his teacher couldn't possibly be mad. Four-year-old Alfie from Paignton, England, mixed up the words "fork" and, well, a certain swear...
Woman killed in apparent shark attack while swimming in Maine
A woman was killed in what appears to be a shark attack while swimming off the coast of Maine on Monday, officials said. She was wading off the shore of...
Video shows man open fire in bodega, killing rival and nearly hitting shopper
A man can be seen on surveillance video as he opens fire in a Staten Island bodega — killing his rival and nearly hitting a shopper in the process, cops...
22 people facing federal charges in connection with Portland protests
Twenty-two more people have been arrested and charged over their alleged roles in Portland protests, federal prosecutors announced Monday. The charges of criminal conduct were in connection to demonstrations outside...
Ex-Malaysian prime minister convicted for corruption over 1MDB investment fund
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was convicted on corruption charges and sentenced to jail Tuesday in the first criminal trial linked to the massive 1MDB financial scandal. A judge...
All signs point toward rookie pitcher joining Mets rotation
BOSTON — The Mets were keeping mum before Monday’s 7-4 win over the Red Sox on their starting pitching plans for Tuesday, but rookie David Peterson’s name was squarely in...
Rangers, Islanders closing in on naming their starting goalies
Ahead of their New York showdown exhibition matchup Wednesday, Islanders coach Barry Trotz and Rangers coach David Quinn are beginning to contemplate their starting goaltender assignments. The Rangers and Islanders...
De Blasio thinks NYC should reexamine seal depicting Native American
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday pledged to reexamine the official seal of New York City over its depiction of a Native American in a loincloth and an early settler...
Man shot at memorial for teens gunned down on NYC basketball court
A man was shot on Monday night at a memorial for two teens slain in a drive-by shooting while playing basketball on a Brooklyn court over the weekend, sources said....
NFL is now on notice after MLB coronavirus outbreak
The best-laid plans of mice and Roger Goodell’s men better get better. The Marlins/MLB outbreak/crisis should serve as a stark reminder that: No bubble, big trouble. The NBA, WNBA, and...
Ex-49ers star convicted of raping 'mentally delayed' woman
A former San Francisco 49ers star was found guilty of raping a woman described as mentally delayed while using a gun in his Northern California home in spring 2015, according...
Why MLB doesn't have a coronavirus bubble
PHILADELPHIA — A bubble can’t contain Major League Baseball. That’s the reasonable contention that Rob Manfred made Monday to the MLB Network as concerns grew about the league’s viability in...
Man scams $4M in coronavirus relief, promptly blows it on luxury items
A Florida man allegedly scammed nearly $4 million from the US government's coronavirus relief loan program -- and used some of the cash on a brand-new Lamborghini and other luxury...
Young duo stepping up for depleted Nets
The Nets are shorthanded, not empty-handed. In the final tuneup before resuming their season Friday against the Magic, the Nets — who traveled to the Orlando bubble without Kevin Durant,...
Strange sight outside Mets game another sad reminder
BOSTON — We don’t require daily reminders of the different world we now inhabit, but we get them anyway, every day, no matter where we are. Outside Fenway Park’s Gate...
Mets' new pitcher superb in his debut
As disappointing as Rick Porcello was on Sunday, that’s how impressive Michael Wacha was a day later. The two newcomers couldn’t have authored outings more different. Twenty-four hours after an...