July 30, 2020
Jets add three key players to PUP list
The Jets placed a few of their injured players on the physically unable to perform list Thursday, meaning they won’t be able to practice until medically cleared. Backup quarterback Joe...
Three Chicago cops shot in shootout with handcuffed carjacking suspect
An apprehended Chicago carjacking suspect opened fire on police Thursday morning, striking three officers as they attempted to walk him into a local police station, police said. Police returned fire...
Mets couldn't get big hit — again
In two games at Fenway Park this week the Mets lineup looked plenty formidable. Before and after it’s been a different story. On Thursday, most of the Mets hitters could...
Jamal Crawford talks Nets future, Tom Thibodeau, Kobe Bryant's death
As the NBA restarts its season, Jamal Crawford, the oldest player in the league and one of the newest Nets, plays a little one-on-one with Steve Serby, talking about his...
Jeffrey Epstein told Ghislaine Maxwell she did ‘nothing wrong’, unsealed docs reveal
Jeffrey Epstein told his alleged madam Ghislaine Maxwell that she had "done nothing wrong" in a 2015 email, according to a trove of court documents unsealed Thursday night. The convicted...
Zion Williamson wasn't the star of the NBA's return
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Rudy Gobert sank two free throws with 6.9 seconds left to cap a 14-point, 12-rebound and three-block performance, giving the Utah Jazz a 106-104 victory...
Twitter bitcoin hack caused by 'phishing attack' against employees, company says
The Twitter hack that compromised prominent users like Joe Biden and Elon Musk was the result of a targeted "phishing attack" against its employees, the company said Thursday. The culprits...
Nets' first two games could decide everything
Whether it’s managing expectations or just plain coach-speak, Jacque Vaughn insists the Nets’ restart “opener” Friday in Disney isn’t the end-all, be-all. But his players aren’t even trying to sell...
American Museum of Natural History plans to reopen in September
T-errific dinosaur news for New Yorkers. The American Museum of Natural History announced on Thursday that it plans to reopen on Sept. 9 at a 25 percent capacity and with...
Why MetLife Stadium gives Giants a training camp edge
Eye contact. Every coach craves eye contact with his players. Not the through-the-computer-screen Zoom visibility that 2020 has wrought. Live, in-person eye contact, head coach and players in the same...
MLB actually could be getting worse
This has been a confusing summer. Even my flip-flops keep changing their mind. Clearly, what’s left of this baseball season is being played exclusively for TV revenue. When we last...
NBA players display social justice messages during Disney restart
The NBA is back and the players brought their social justice messages. Players on the Utah Jazz, New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers wore pre-approved messages...
Historic black media Ebony and Jet magazines set for bankruptcy battle
The battle for control over Ebony and Jet magazines is coming to a head in federal bankruptcy court in Texas next week. The publisher of the two storied publications, which...
What the Rangers found 'different' in new NHL reality
The Rangers’ exhibition matchup with the Islanders came and went and served its purpose. Though it resulted in a 2-1 loss, the Rangers got their first taste of competitive hockey...
Most Americans blame China for global spread of COVID-19: survey
A large majority of Americans blame China for the global spread of the coronavirus as animosity toward the country has soared, according to a new survey. More than three-quarters of...
Wednesday saw most US coronavirus deaths since May
More than 1,500 coronavirus-related fatalities were reported in the US for Wednesday — marking the country’s worst single-day death rate since May. The data emerged as Florida, California and North...
Tom Thibodeau's seriousness is just what Knicks need now
Maybe it would’ve made a difference if there had been a star-spangled press conference at Madison Square Garden or up at the Knicks’ headquarters in Westchester. Maybe in those usual...
Convicted felon with family mob ties accused of defrauding investors
Federal officials say a convicted felon with mob ties and his wife fraudulently raised more than half a billion dollars from investors for their company, which loaned cash to small...
Yankees star exits game after getting hit by pitch
Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres left Thursday night’s game against the Orioles in Baltimore in the fourth inning after getting hit in the right elbow with a pitch in his first...
MLB planning shortened doubleheaders to make up for postponed games
A shortened MLB season will include shortened games now, too. In the wake of several games being postponed because of the Miami Marlins' coronavirus outbreak, the league and MLB Players...
Coronavirus outbreak at USC’s fraternity row infects 40 people
A coronavirus outbreak has ripped across the University of Southern California's fraternity row, school officials said Thursday. At least 40 people living on a street where several of the school's...
Tom Thibodeau's Knicks rebuild starts now: 'A dream come true'
New Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau grew up in New Britain, Conn., and still owns his old house — 85 miles from the Knicks’ practice site in Tarrytown. During his introductory...
POTUS tweets support for NY pizza shop after owner's Trump flag controversy
Guy Caligiuri, owner of Patio Pizza on Long Island, told Fox Business that a woman threatened to drive him out of business over his "Keep America Great" flag.
Florida flight attendant smashes cheating husband's guitar after walking in mid-tryst
A Florida flight attendant soared with rage after walking in on her cheating husband. Nicole Denison, 29, allegedly struck her unfaithful hubby while also striking a chord, smashing his acoustic...
California's 'woke' revolution is driving out blacks and Hispanics
No state wears its multicultural veneer more ostentatiously than California. The Golden State’s leaders believe that they lead a progressive paradise. Others see California as deserving of nationhood; it reflects,...
Offshore wind power vast boondoggle that New York can no longer afford
Offshore wind is the renewable-energy industry’s shiny new toy. Led by New York, seven Atlantic-coast states have now imposed mandates to expand offshore wind use over the next decade, with...
All NBA players, coaches and referees kneel during anthem
Moments before the Pelicans and Jazz kicked off the NBA’s return to action, every player, coach and referee on the court kneeled during the national anthem to protest police brutality...
Expanded $600 unemployment benefit expires after lawmakers fail to reach deal
Expanded unemployment benefits for more than 25 million Americans will expire on Friday after negotiations between lawmakers on Capitol Hill failed. Frenzied talks between the White House, Democrats and Republicans...
Andrew Cuomo's missed quarantine opportunity
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision Tuesday to include travelers from DC in his 14-day quarantine order at first seemed great news: What a fine way to keep Sen. Chuck Schumer, Rep....
AHL pushes back start of 2020-21 season over coronavirus concerns
Coronavirus continues to have an effect on North American sports, including the minor leagues. On Thursday, the American Hockey League announced it would delay the start of the 2020-21 season...
School-reopening plans ought to put the kids — not the adults — first
Mayor Bill de Blasio is set to unveil his school-reopening plan Friday. Thanks to his reluctance to cross the United Federation of Teachers, it’s sure to be another bust. The...
The 'Never Republican' crowd just wants to burn everything down
’Burn it down” is rarely a wise or prudent sentiment. A cadre of GOP opponents of President Trump is nonetheless calling for a purifying fire to sweep through the Republican...
No charges for ex-cop Darren Wilson in Michael Brown’s death, prosecutor says
CLAYTON, Mo. — St. Louis County’s top prosecutor announced Thursday that he will not charge the former police officer who fatally shot Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, a dramatic decision...
Private sector bleeding badly — but Democrats are still looking to milk it to death
It’s not surprising but it’s still stark: The US economy shrank 33 percent in the year’s second quarter over where it was in 2019, the biggest drop in records going...
How to watch Beyoncé's 'Black is King' visual album on Disney+
Find out how to see it on TV, laptop, tablet or phone.
Things come full circle for Rudy Gobert and the NBA
Talk about things coming full circle. Rudy Gobert, who contracted the coronavirus in mid-March which led to the shutdown of the NBA season and all sports soon after, scored the...
NYC DOE releases new protocols for positive COVID-19 cases in schools
The Department of Education released new protocols Thursday for handling any possible confirmed coronavirus cases in schools this upcoming year. The DOE plan states that if one or more students...
What to know about the mystery seeds from China appearing in US mailboxes
From New York to Washington state, a growing number of people have recently reported receiving unsolicited shipments of seeds -- that appear to have been sent from China.
Listen to Episode 14 of 'Amazin' But True': Bullpen Ruins DeGrominance... Again feat. Jay Horwitz
Wednesday was a tough loss to swallow for the Mets after having a lead, blowing a would-be Jacob deGrom win and then failing to get the tying run home despite...
Bronx Zoo apologizes for putting African man on display in 1906
Zoo officials on Wednesday described it as an act of "unconscionable racial intolerance."
Naya Rivera makes final TV appearance on Netflix baking show 'Sugar Rush'
The "Sugar Rush," which could be her final TV appearance, will be dedicated to the late actress.
Newspaper delivery man got groceries for seniors over 900 times during pandemic
He said he'll stop at the liquor store for customers, too.
Ex-Giants coach breaks ribs, punctures lung in bike accident
Tom Coughlin is recovering from a serious bicycle accident. The former two-time Super Bowl winning head coach with the Giants fractured four ribs, slightly punctured his lung and needed stitches...
This is how Americans feel about kneeling during the national anthem
The majority of Americans are okay with athletes taking a knee during the national anthem, according to a new poll -- but there was a steep divide along racial and...
NCAA will let athletes wear social justice messages
College athletes now have the freedom to to honor social justice causes they support. The NCAA announced Thursday the Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved rules that allow athletes across all...
Man charged with paying sister to procure sex with minors
A 71-year-old Pennsylvania man allegedly paid his sister to find preteens to have sex with him. George Sappah and his sister, Greta, 65, face charges of aggravated sexual assault, sexual...
Ellen addresses 'toxic' workplace allegations
Embattled talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has addressed allegations of a "toxic" workplace culture in a memo to staff Thursday. The longtime host wrote that she intends to “correct” issues...
Americans are flocking to New Zealand immigration website amid COVID-19
Last month, the site had a 160 percent hike compared with the same time last year — the equivalent of one US user clicking on the site every 30 seconds.
NJ residents will be exempt from NY quarantine if coronavirus cases spike, Cuomo says
ALBANY -- New Jersey residents coming into New York would be exempt from a 14-day quarantine rule targeting travelers from areas seeing spikes in coronavirus cases -- even though cases...
DC public schools to go virtual through at least November
All Washington, D.C., public schools will begin the year virtually on Aug. 31 until at least Nov 6., Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office announced Thursday. The announcement comes after the mayor...
Children can carry 100 times as much coronavirus as adults, study claims
Infected children younger than age 5 may carry up to 100 times as much of the coronavirus in their noses and throats as adults -- while older children carry at...
Jamal Adams cried 'tears of joy' after trade to Seahawks
In November, Jamal Adams said he wanted to be a "Jet for Life." Thursday, he said he wants to retire a Seahawk. The safety spoke to reporters Thursday for the...
Sue Perkins goes from baking to contract killing in new show 'Hitmen'
The comedian from "The Great British Baking Show" has traded recipes for murder in the new comedy series “Hitmen.”
Best goggles, face shields and glasses to protect against Omicron
I spy the best eye protection from the Omicron varriant.
Patriots star Patrick Chung rips 'idiot' reporter's Tom Brady opt-out theory
Patrick Chung is fed up with the latest Patriots opt-out conspiracy theory. The star safety ripped NBC Sports beat writer Tom E. Curran after the reporter shared his theory that...
Trump says election results may take 'years' with mail-in ballots
President Trump on Thursday evening broadened his attack on widespread mail-in voting, warning that it could delay the results of the presidential election.
Brooklyn man gets 12 years for attacks on black woman, cop
Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Danny Chun handed Saveljevs 10 years for the hate-crime assault on Ann Marie Washington, plus another another two-to-four for attacking the officer.
Rex Chapman rode 'Block or Charge?' to Twitter stardom
Block or charge? Those three words have changed Rex Chapman’s life. Chapman, a two-year star at Kentucky before playing 12 seasons in the NBA, has become a comedic Twitter sensation....
Trump cancels Miami golf resort fundraiser as Tropical Storm Isaias nears Florida
The president had planned to host the event at his Trump National Doral Miami resort on Saturday.
Michael Porter Jr.'s coronavirus conspiracy theory forces Nuggets talk
Michael Porter Jr.’s coronavirus conspiracy landed him a meeting with management. Nuggets president of basketball operations Tim Connelly spoke with Porter about his comments, though the team wants to allow...
The anti-Barr show and other commentary
Congressional circus: The Anti-Barr Show At Tuesday’s House Judiciary Committee hearing, Democrats asked questions that “heaped scorn” on Attorney General William Barr — and then, The Federalist’s David Marcus eyerolls,...
NYC man charged in shooting of ex-SUNY football player
Jeffrey Thurston, 27, was arrested Wednesday and charged with attempted murder, criminal possession of a weapon and felony assault on Thursday.
Obama joins Trump in calling for end of Senate filibuster rules
Former President Barack Obama on Thursday said it's time to end Senate filibuster rules that require a super-majority to pass legislation. The reform is also supported by President Trump. Archaic...
Judge rules 86 child abuse lawsuits against LI diocese can move forward
A Long Island Diocese can't postpone the 86 child sex-abuse lawsuits it's facing as it tries to fight a law protecting underage victims, a judge ruled Thursday. The Diocese of...
Apple smashes earnings expectations, announces 4-for-1 stock split
The work-from-home trend helped Apple boost sales by 11 percent last quarter — and now it’s reducing its stock price by 75 percent to attract new investors. The iPhone maker...
Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande lead 2020 MTV VMAs nominations
The VMAs will air live Aug. 30 at 8 p.m. ET on MTV.
8-year-old girl attacked by fox while playing outside NJ home
An 8-year-old girl in New Jersey was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after she was attacked by a fox outside her family's home in Essex County, according to the Livingston Police Department....
Trump and Fauci make first public appearance together in months
WASHINGTON -- President Trump and Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared together for the first time in months on Thursday after a string of reports the pair had fallen out amid the...
NASA announces astronauts for second SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to International Space Station
NASA announced on Tuesday the astronauts who will fly aboard the SpaceX Crew-2 mission to the International Space Station next spring. Two of the astronauts are American: Shane Kimbrough and...
Florida couple jailed for breaking mandatory coronavirus quarantine
A Florida couple was jailed for allegedly breaking a mandatory quarantine order after they tested positive for the coronavirus, local officials said Thursday. Jose Antonio Freire Interian, 24, and Yohana...
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyers file appeal, say secret sex life files may prevent fair trial
Attorneys for Ghislaine Maxwell filed an appeal Thursday to block the release in civil court of depositions related to her sex life -- arguing she’ll never be given a fair...
Amazon posts record profits as coronavirus keeps shoppers glued
Amazon reported it’s biggest profit in history on blowout sales Thursday as the coronavirus kept shoppers turning to their phones to buy everything from diapers to groceries. The Seattle-based e-tailing...
Wuhan nurse falls to death after row with boss over lack of PPE while treating COVID-19
A nurse who worked in a Chinese hospital in the coronavirus epicenter of Wuhan reportedly plunged to their death after daring to complain of chronic PPE shortages. The cardiac nurse...
Manhattan principal tells parents kids will be in school 'about 5-6 times per month'
A Manhattan principal cautioned parents at his school this week that their kids will likely be in classrooms only five or six times a month this upcoming year, the Post...
Dems slam AOC's 'insulting' proposal to ban military recruitment on gaming platforms
The New Yorker's proposed restrictions will get a vote Thursday night in the House, pitting centrist Democrats against allies of AOC.
Heroic stranger pulls driver from flaming car in dramatic video
A video of the dramatic moment, captioned "This black man is a hero," has garnered over 800,000 views.
Coronavirus spikes in Asia spur warnings against complacency
SYDNEY/NEW DELHI - Spikes in novel coronavirus infections in Asia have dispelled any notion the region may be over the worst, with Australia, India and Hong Kong reporting record daily...
Blue Ivy makes adorable cameo in Beyoncé's 'Black Is King' trailer
Blue Ivy Carter has stolen the show, again.
Grave cameras offer virus-weary grievers virtual burial visits
The tech includes HD video, night vision, two-way audio and 24/7 streaming.
German cops may search 'hidden cellar' for remains left by Madeleine McCann suspect
Police in Germany might now search a second hidden cellar for possible remains left behind by the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case. Even as police and cadaver dogs...
China captures stunning photo of Earth and the Moon from its Mars probe
China managed to launch its mission to Mars before NASA sends its Perseverance rover skyward, starting the mission on July 23rd. The Mars probe heading for the Red Planet right...
Inside the Go-Go's vicious, drug-fueled ride to fame
Their lips may have been sealed, but their nostrils were wide open.
Inside Beyoncé’s queendom: How ‘Black Is King’ is a 'form of protest'
Bey has used her voice — and vision — to lift up other black culture creators along with her.
COVID-19 threatens JFK revamp and LGA AirTrain, Port Authority warns
Rick Cotton said transportation megaprojects like the JFK revamp and the controversial AirTrain "will simply need to be revised" without $3 billion in rescue funds from Congress.
Why Twitter refused to remove Khamenei tweets calling for genocide of Israelites
Twitter executives last month rebuffed a request from the Israeli government to remove tweets from Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calling for the genocide of the Israeli people --...
Wrestling star had to shut down her DMs over influx of d--k pics
Brandi Rhodes has seen all sides of social media: The good, the bad, and the explicit. During an interview on Monday with "CHRISTY reports," the AEW chief brand officer and...
Dead seals with bite marks washing up in Maine after deadly shark attack
Dead seals with giant bite marks are washing up along Maine shores in wake of the deadly great white shark attack that claimed the life of a New York retiree,...
Ruby Princess passengers reportedly disembarked after mistaken COVID-19 results
An Australian Border Force officer allowed thousands of passengers to disembark the coronavirus-stricken Ruby Princess cruise ship after he mistakenly thought passengers with “flu-like symptoms” had tested negative for COVID-19...
Rooney Mara, Joaquin Phoenix making documentary on deadly diseases
Production started last fall, before COVID-19 made headlines.
Michael Cohen can write tell-all book while on home confinement
Michael Cohen will be free to write his upcoming tell-all book about President Trump — but only from the comfort of his own home, according to stipulations for his home-confinement agreement...
How Bob Newhart's smash 1960 comedy album launched his career
In early 1960, a 30-year-old unknown comedian with no stand-up experience walked onto the stage of a nightclub to record an album.
'The Secret: Dare To Dream' review: Katie Holmes, get some self-help!
Why has this film been made now, anyway?
Man stabbed at protest says he was targeted for being conservative
"I was stabbed for being a conservative journalist," Andrew Duncomb, 25, told The Oregonian of the caught-on-video attack Saturday.
Trump offers to pay for funeral of slain soldier
President Trump on Thursday offered to pay for the funeral of a soldier found dead after disappearing in April from Fort Hood — and said he's paid for other funerals...
Enes Kanter says Turkish president's 'goons' send him daily death threats
Enes Kanter is accusing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of “using his goons” to send him daily death threats, including one that claims an order to decapitate the outspoken Celtics...
De Blasio paints another Black Lives Matter mural, as shootings plague NYC
Mayor Bill de Blasio rolled up his shirtsleeves to paint another Black Lives Matter mural on a city street Thursday, but offered no solutions to tackle rising crime as 10...
Yankees' schedule in flux again with more MLB coronavirus cases
BALTIMORE -- Another day, another potential schedule change for the Yankees. The Phillies announced Thursday that a coach and home clubhouse attendant tested positive for COVID-19 and they canceled a...
How Tom Cruise landed his $200M movie — in space
EXCLUSIVE: What did Universal Pictures execs require to commit to liftoff of the first-ever narrative feature film to shoot in outer space? According to sources, all it took was an...
Former de Blasio lawyer makes mayoral bid official
Civil rights attorney and New School professor Maya Wiley, who served as Mayor de Blasio's top legal counsel during a fundraising scandal, has filed paperwork to run for mayor in...
Anonymous TSA agent describes alleged unsafe work conditions
Some workers in the travel industry don’t believe they are adequately protected by the current rules and guidelines. An unnamed TSA agent in Chicago recently spoke with a local news...
Teen, two other men hurt in separate Brooklyn shootings
A teen and two other men were hurt in three separate shootings in Brooklyn Wednesday — the second day in a row of statistical declines in shootings, cops said Thursday....
Emerging left-hander will lead Mets past Red Sox
Astros and Dodgers almost came to blows Tuesday after L.A.’s Joe Kelly threw at Alex Bregman then Carlos Correa. Astros are sure to lead the league in hit-by-pitches after their...
NBA players getting insane amount of Amazon shipments to bubble
NBA players are ordering an insane amount of packages into their bubble to make them feel at home. During a segment on ESPN’s “The Jump,” Rachel Nichols explored the shipments...
Johnson & Johnson starts human vaccine trials after monkey study
Johnson & Johnson kicked off human trials of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine Thursday, after the shots already proved successful in protecting monkeys, the drugmaker announced. Company honchos pointed to a...
These are 10 signs your relationship will fail, according to science
"What predicts how happy people are with their romantic relationships?"
1,400 US coronavirus deaths reported in a day — about one per minute
More than 1,400 coronavirus-related fatalities were reported in the US on Wednesday — roughly one person for every minute of the day — marking the country's worst single-day death rate...
Amazon lands Regina King’s feature directorial debut ‘One Night In Miami’
It's about young Cassius Clay, who became Muhammad Ali.
'Tijuana Jackson: Purpose Over Prison' review — A lesser mockumentary
Regina Hall is always extraordinary — even in projects that are mediocre.
Barack Obama delivers eulogy at Rep. John Lewis' funeral
Former President Barack Obama is delivering the eulogy at civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis' funeral Thursday afternoon.
Vietnam went from coronavirus-free paradise to panic in matter of days
HANOI - There had been so few coronavirus cases in Vietnam that every patient was known by a number: Patient 17 brought the virus back from Europe after an initial...
Portland cops find sledge hammer, gas can near courthouse amid protests
Chapman and Lownsdale squares were shut down as part of a plan announced Wednesday to withdraw federal troops from the Oregon city in phases, according to Mayor Ted Wheeler.
Tom Thibodeau pinpoints 'growing pains' Knicks have to conquer
Knicks rookie president Leon Rose said he had "no timeline'' to break the seven-year playoff drought but feels he's hired a coach smart in player development that will hasten their...
Garth Brooks withdraws from CMA top prize because of tweet
"With all the love in the world, we are officially pulling ourselves out of 'Entertainer of the Year.'"
Behind Russia's mysterious testing of deadly anti-satellite weapons in orbit
Space Wars: it might soon leave the realm of science fiction and become a reality. Last week, the head of the US's newest military branch, the Space Force, cautioned publicly...
Smoking guns: Officers on shooting duty caught with hookah instead
These cops were supposed to be preventing shootings -- but instead they were just blowing smoke. A pair of NYPD officers posted up on a Bronx street corner to deter...
Video of man shaving girlfriend's head will bring you to tears
Watch till the end and just try not to cry.
Julianne Moore, Don Cheadle, Chris Cooper and more cast in lockdown anthology ‘With/In’
The made-at-home anthology film revolves around themes of confinement and isolation.
Hong Kong opens shelters for dining in as residents struggle with restaurant ban
HONG KONG - Hong Kong authorities on Thursday opened 19 community centers for residents to eat inside after a virus-induced ban on indoor dining at restaurants forced many workers to...
Bryant Park Hotel is being converted to office space
The iconic Bryant Park Hotel is checking out of its long-time home on West 40th Street, The Post has learned. The entire landmarked building, including popular ground-floor restaurant Koi and...
Scientists use drones to study great white sharks along California coast
DEL MAR, Calif. - Scientists are using drones and other technology to study great white sharks along the coast of Southern California to better understand interactions between these marine predators...
Most Americans say they're loaded with stress when they have to do this
The average American household will see 217 arguments a year – about the dishes, according to new research. The study asked 2,000 Americans who own dishwashers about the dishwashing habits...
Ex-cop charged in Floyd murder wants charges dropped
One of the ex-Minneapolis cops charged over George Floyd's fatal arrest is fighting to get his case dropped -- saying he had no way of knowing his colleagues were going...
College students are finding off-campus housing to create their own dorm experience
Like thousands of students across the country, Harlow Brooks has resigned herself to the fact that her first year of college will be different from what she expected. The 19-year-old,...
MLB's coronavirus outbreak hits a second team
The Phillies might not have escaped the Marlins' COVID-19 web after all. A Phillies coach and a member of their home clubhouse staff have both tested positive for the virus,...
Death, taxes, the Yankees beating the Orioles
Another Yankees-Orioles matchup, another Yankees win. It's like clockwork now. To talk about the Yankees win Wednesday night in Baltimore and everything going on in Yankees land, we present a...
Man allegedly posed as 'heath inspector' to get free booze
A Florida man walked into a bar — and claimed he was a "health inspector" who would shut the place down if they didn't serve him a drink. Lance Walters,...
Fowl play: Fast-food chain admits its chickens suffer from health ailments
KFC admitted that a third of its chickens get painful inflammations, as well as a host of other ailments including heart and liver failure, because of poor conditions at it...
Ex-security guard accused of illegally detaining black teen
A former security guard at a Florida theme park allegedly acted like a “vigilante” when he accosted a black 18-year-old, falsely detained him and claimed in a call to 911...
Police ratchet up shark response after uptick in sightings
Police have deployed helicopters and boats to track sharks on the coastlines of Long Island and Maine after a New York City woman was fatally attacked by a great white...
Conspirator in 1993 NYC terror plot set for release
A would-be terrorist convicted in a fiendish plot to bomb New York City landmarks was released to a Manhattan homeless shelter on Thursday -- after declaring in court that he...
California wildfire triggers fresh evacuations as firefighters battle blazes throughout state
Evacuations were ordered in one California community after a wildfire broke out Tuesday, as firefighters continue to battle blazes elsewhere in the state. CAL Fire said the Branch Fire has...
NBA China academies saw human rights abuse toward young players
Human rights abuses have taken place at the NBA's training academies in China, a bombshell report alleges. ESPN reported on Wednesday that the young participants in the NBA program were...
Titans' key signing curiously absent from camp
One of the Titans' key offseason additions has yet to show up to training camp. Outside linebacker Vic Beasley, who signed a one-year, $9.5 million deal, is a no-show in...
Royal Caribbean drops 'cruises' from company name
The Royal Caribbean cruise conglomerate has dropped the word "cruises" from its name as the industry takes a beating from the coronavirus pandemic. The Miami-based travel company announced Thursday that...
FDA-Determined General Wellness sheets on sale for over 30 percent off
The average American will spend 36 years in bed over the course of their lifetime—so why not make your bed the oasis you have always dreamt of? Since 3-in-4 Americans...
DC appeals court revives case against Michael Flynn
In a Thursday order, the appeals court vacated a three-judge panel's finding that Flynn's case must be dismissed.
NYers are eligible for extra weeks of unemployment, de Blasio says
New Yorkers are eligible for up to 20 additional weeks of unemployment benefits, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday as he applauded state officials for the extra cushion during the...
SiriusXM in talks to renew Howard Stern contract amid pandemic
Satellite broadcaster SiriusXM said it's in talks to retain Howard Stern — its biggest star — as the business weathers the fallout from the coronavirus. SiriusXM Chief Executive Jim Meyer...
Execution date set for only Native American on federal death row
The country’s sole Native American on federal death row is scheduled to be executed next month, the Department of Justice announced. Lezmond Mitchell, a Navajo man convicted in the 2001...
Mouth 'joystick' could allow people with disabilities to play — and work
The mouth-based "joystick" could be a real advancement.
US energy use hit 30-year low during pandemic shutdowns
BILLINGS, Mont. — US energy consumption plummeted to its lowest level in more than 30 years this spring as the nation’s economy largely shut down because of the coronavirus, federal...
Comcast hit by coronavirus-related declines at NBCUniversal
Comcast said its second-quarter revenue slumped 12 percent as the impact of the coronavirus squeezed its NBCUniversal entertainment division. The Philadelphia-based cable-TV giant had some bright spots in the quarter...
Crafty fox busted for swiping 100 shoes from neighborhood in Germany
This fox could give Imelda Marcos a run for her money. The crafty crook with an affinity for footwear swiped about 100 shoes from outside people’s homes in Berlin, including...
De Blasio tries to blame The Post over city violence data — before realizing it came from his own cops
"I have not seen The Post article and I don’t always get accuracy from that publication," de Blasio sniffed during a virtual City Hall press briefing.
Man turns face into elaborate hummingbird feeder to connect with nature
This face covering does the opposite of social distancing.
Portland Wall of Moms group accused of 'anti-blackness'
The group of moms that's acted as a buffer for protesters in Portland is being accused of "anti-blackness" by another advocacy group in the city. Don't Shoot PDX posted a...
Mike Pence involved in campaign bus crash in Pennsylvania
Vice President Mike Pence was involved in a minor vehicle collision Thursday morning while stumping through western Pennsylvania — shortly followed by a second campaign caravan crash. With Pence aboard,...
Paige Spiranac's sexiest bikini photos
A look at Paige Spiranac's hottest bikini shots on Instagram over the years.
GOP lawmaker floats theory on how he caught coronavirus
Rep. Louie Gohmert said he "can't help but wonder" if wearing a face mask was what led to him becoming infected with the coronavirus. The Texas Republican, who tested positive...
Rutgers football coronavirus outbreak linked to on-campus party
This party was nothing to celebrate. Fifteen Rutgers football players tested positive for COVID-19 – causing the program to shut down voluntary workouts less than two weeks before training camp...
Mike Greenberg's heartfelt goodbye as Mike Golic's ESPN Radio era ends
ESPN’s Mike Greenberg, former co-host of “Mike & Mike,” paid a thoughtful tribute to his longtime partner Mike Golic as the former NFL player concludes his final week on the...
Sports injuries don't always move the betting line
Player news such as injuries and illnesses can have a huge impact on a betting market. But in some scenarios, such news warrants no action, no matter how important the...
Can Trump delay the 2020 presidential election?
President Trump can't change Election Day without Congress, despite tweeting that mail-in ballot fraud may justify it during the coronavirus pandemic. "It will be a great embarrassment to the USA....
Genius wife places mini middle fingers over her husband's messes
That's one way to send a message.
The politics of love: Explaining the new 'wokefish' dating trend
Yes, horny guys are using progressivism as a virtual pickup line.
Three women accuse ex-private school teacher of sexual abuse: suit
Three women have accused their former Brooklyn private school teacher of sexually abusing them over five decades ago when they were just 12 years old, new court papers show. Nancy...
People share what makes up their ultimate dance playlist during lockdown
Three in five Americans are boosting their moods with indoor dance parties and karaoke sessions after so much time at home, according to a new poll. Two in five have...
Colorado health officials probe ketamine use in Elijah McClain's death
Colorado health officials have launched an investigation into the use of the sedative ketamine, which paramedics injected into Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old man who died while in police custody in...
One major city's workers with COVID-19 could get paid to stay home
Workers who get infected with the coronavirus in Los Angeles could soon get paid to stay home. A city council motion is pushing to use up to $25 million in...
Longtime Trenton cop takes own life in New Jersey parking lot
A longtime Trenton police sergeant committed suicide in a New Jersey parking lot, department sources and city officials said. Trenton Police Sgt. Daniel Pagnotta III, a 43-year-old department vet of...
Belarus says Russians plotted terror acts to spur unrest ahead of election
MINSK, Belarus — Belarusian authorities accused more than 30 people who allegedly worked for a private Russian military company of plotting terrorist acts and said Thursday that the suspects are...
Man stabbed during random attack inside Prospect Park
A man strolling through Prospect Park with a date was stabbed in the chest early Thursday in what police described as a random attack. The 37-year-old victim was walking with...
Watch live: John Lewis remembered by loved ones and presidents at MLK's church
Three former presidents bade farewell to Rep. John Lewis at his funeral in Atlanta Thursday — with Barack Obama eulogizing that the civil rights icon took all of America “closer...
Japan's renowned artists find inspiration from pandemic
TOKYO - Some of Japan’s best-known artists are finding new avenues of expression in areas such as online communication and the environment, as the novel coronavirus outbreak sparks ideas as...
Knicks officially hire 'proven winner' Tom Thibodeau
For the first time in nearly eight months, the Knicks officially have a permanent head coach. On the morning of the first day of the NBA’s 22-team restart, the Knicks...
Are the Jets trying to land Trevor Lawrence?
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 regularly published...
Elon Musk tweets that he and Bill Gates are not 'lovers'
Tesla CEO Elon Musk responded to a broadside from Bill Gates by tweeting "Billy G is not my lover," and "The rumor that Bill Gates & I are lovers is completely...
De Blasio warns of massive power outage possibility in Brooklyn
Mayor Bill de Blasio warned that parts of Brooklyn are on the brink of massive power outages Thursday — as he directed residents to conserve energy.
MLB mandating babysitters after 'massively disruptive' Marlins mess
Babysitters will soon be hitting the road with MLB teams. In light of the Marlins' COVID-19 outbreak, the league will now require teams to travel with a compliance officer to...
WNBA star goes scorched earth on Andre Iguodala for 'nice' comment
Andre Iguodala is in hot water with the Twitterverse. On Tuesday night, the Miami Heat forward appeared to catch the Washington Mystics' 94-89 win over the Connecticut Sun, in which...
Four arrested under new Hong Kong security law for social media posts
HONG KONG — Hong Kong police have signaled their intent to enforce a new Chinese national security law strictly, arresting four youths Wednesday on suspicion of inciting secession through social...
Herman Cain, former presidential candidate, dead after battle with coronavirus
Former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain has died at the age of 74 after he was hospitalized with the coronavirus, his family confirmed Thursday. "You’re never ready for the kind...
Activists push for investigation over claims China is forcibly harvesting organs of Uighurs
For decades, the Chinese Communist Party depended on executed prisoners to bolster its organ transplant trade. Then it emerged that government leaders were relying on persecuted minorities to boost their...
Brooklyn man, Bronx woman followed into homes in horrifying incidents
Strangers followed an elderly Brooklyn man and a young Bronx woman into their homes this week in a pair of separate — and terrifying — incidents, cops said early Thursday....
TV viewers are getting really sick of those 'pandemic specials'
Only one of the much-hyped "specials" scored a 2020 Emmy nomination.
China's new entertainment guidelines bans portrayal of miracles, healing in films
China has issued new guidelines targeting the Christian faith, filmmakers claim, banning content such as miracles and healing in movies. China's National Administration of Radio and Television, which controls radio...
MLB players rally around pitcher suspended for throwing at Astros
He may be facing the wrath of MLB, but Joe Kelly has plenty of players on his side. The Dodgers reliever was handed an eight-game suspension Wednesday after throwing at...
Madeleine McCann search leads cadaver dogs to hidden cellar
The police dig for missing British girl Madeleine McCann found a hidden, sealed-off cellar under an allotment used by the prime suspect -- sending cadaver sniffing dogs wild, according to...
Trump says feds will stay in Portland 'until there is safety'
President Trump tweeted Thursday that federal troops will remain in Portland -- while slamming Oregon Gov. Kate Brown for failing to arrest the "anarchists & agitators." The commander in chief's...
German studies call for further investigation into heart issues in coronavirus patients
New studies from Germany revealed heart inflammation in recovered coronavirus patients and virus presence in the hearts of those who died from the disease. Both studies called for further investigations...
Grandma's 'savage' story of revenge on cheating husband is downright hilarious
Revenge is sweet, but this grandma is even sweeter. Hear the impressive tale of how 94-year-old Doris once pulled off the perfect plan when she found out her husband was...
Teacher fired for saying mayor should 'get laid' by BLM members
An Idaho teacher who suggested that Boise’s mayor should “get laid” by Black Lives Matter members is now out of a job, district officials said.
'F—k' and 'sorry': The new sounds of a baseball season
This won't be the last "f--k" of the baseball season. Astros outfielder Josh Reddick screamed the curse in anger after popping out during his team's 4-2, 13-inning loss to the...
Killer of Rafiki, Uganda's beloved gorilla, sentenced to 11 years in prison
A man who claimed to have killed Rafiki -- Uganda’s most beloved gorilla – in self-defense has received an 11-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to the crime, according to...
US jobless claims top 54 million as coronavirus crisis surges
Some 1.43 million Americans filed for unemployment, pushing the number of initial jobless claims during the coronavirus pandemic above 54 million.
Trump suggests delaying presidential election over possible voter fraud
President Trump on Thursday suggested delaying the 2020 election, citing the possibility of inaccurate tallies and widespread fraud caused by a surge in mail-in votes. “With Universal Mail-In Voting (not...
John Lewis funeral: Obama, Bush and Clinton among reported attendees
Former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton will attend the funeral service Thursday of civil rights legend Rep. John Lewis, according to multiple reports. Two of the...
'Devastation and heartbreak': Tributes pour in for NYC woman killed in shark attack
The New York City fashion executive killed in a great white shark attack in Maine was remembered for her love of golfing, gardening and volunteering in an obituary published Thursday.
Claudia Conway asks AOC to ‘adopt’ her in epic return to Twitter
Claudia Conway marked her return to Twitter this week with a barrage of posts — urging her followers to vote and asking Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to "adopt" her. "Got my...
How Patrick Mahomes is finding motivation after $500 million deal
Patrick Mahomes is taking note. The reigning Super Bowl MVP wasn't pleased with the NFL's Top 100 list that shockingly ranked him fourth behind Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, Seahawks quarterback...
NASA rover launches from Florida to seek out signs of past life on Mars
NASA’s latest Mars rover Perseverance blasted off Thursday from Cape Canaveral, Florida, morning on an ambitious mission to search for traces of possible past microbial life on the Red Planet....
Is this the end of A-Rod's exposed Sunday Night Baseball run?
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...
This $1M dump puts the 'stye' in Bed-Stuy
This million-dollar property is priced so high, it's criminal. Located in the hip Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, this NYC home has more holes than Swiss cheese. Inside the smashed-up property...
How Maxwell’s rumored hubby planned to respond if home fell 'under siege'
Scott Borgerson -- believed to be Maxwell's secret husband -- wrote to the chief of police near his Massachusetts home last August.
US economy suffers its worst blow since the Great Depression
The US economy suffered its worst blow since the Great Depression in the second quarter as the coronavirus crisis brought the country to a standstill.
No. 1-ranked women's player drops out of US Open
BRISBANE, Australia — No. 1-ranked Ash Barty is skipping the first tennis major since January after deciding it's too risky to travel for the U.S. Open during the coronavirus pandemic....
Clorox tops corporate reputation ranking as demand soars over COVID-19
The coronavirus has Americans growing misty-eyed over disinfectant, new survey data shows. Clorox's wipes, cleaners and bleach became such lifesavers during the pandemic that the California-based company has soared into...
Rep. John Lewis delivers final message in posthumous op-ed
Rep. John Lewis delivered one final message to Americans in a posthumous op-ed, saying that "ordinary people with extraordinary vision can redeem the soul of America."
GOP rep 'all in' on hydroxychloroquine to treat his COVID-19
Rep. Louie Gohmert will take the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine to treat his COVID-19, he announced this week. Speaking to Fox News Wednesday evening, Gohmert (R-Tx.) said that his doctor had...
‘Cousin Brucie’ out at Sirius XM’s ’60s channel after 15 years on air
The 84-year-old Brooklyn native leaves the air this weekend.
Thief shoves woman onto subway tracks then steals her phone: cops
A stranger shoved a 68-year-old grandmother onto the subway tracks at a Manhattan subway station this week in a violent attack that her daughter is considering a hate crime. Zvezdana...
Data doesn't support De Blasio, NYPD claim that shooting surge is due to court shutdown
They’re starting to run out of excuses. The mayor and police have repeatedly blamed a coronavirus-related court shutdown for the explosion of gun violence rocking the city — but firearms...
Domino's 'free pizza for Karen' offer didn't end well
The American pizza giant’s branch in the country decided to give actual Karens a break since their name has turned into a derogatory term for entitled white woman in social...
Woman opens door for 'flower delivery,' suffers serious burns in chemical attack
A 31-year-old woman in Spain suffered serious burns on her scalp when a stranger who said he was delivering flowers slapped a chemical-filled hat on her head in front of...
Ex-Marine gets nine years in prison for drunkenly attacking Russian cops
A former US Marine was sentenced Thursday to 9 years in prison in Russia for attacking two Moscow cops who arrested him after he got black-out drunk at a party....
Rooftop greenhouses combat COVID-19 at this restaurant
YES, WE'RE OPEN Michele and Anisa Iuliano planned to open a combination pasta and beer garden on the rooftop of their Financial District restaurant, Gnoccheria, in April. “That was my...
Fauci urges a new protection against COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci suggested that people wear goggles or face shields as an added measure of protection against contracting the coronavirus, according to a report. "If you have goggles or...
Tropical Storm Isaias churns in Caribbean, could hit Florida
Tropical Storm Isaias formed in the Caribbean Wednesday night -- becoming the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season’s ninth named storm. With winds of up to 50 mph, Isaias was churning through...
The struggling Yankee who is a real concern
BALTIMORE — The Yankees offense has lived up to expectations during the first handful of games, but two key members are still looking for their first hits. Gary Sanchez and...
Mets' young gun will gets another shot
David Peterson can circle Sunday on his calendar. The rookie left-hander will remain in the Mets rotation, manager Luis Rojas confirmed Wednesday, a day after Peterson earned the victory in...
Five reasons why Knicks fans should care about NBA's restart
The Knicks aren’t in Orlando, but there are still reasons for Knicks fans to care about the NBA’s 22-team restart. Here are five: 1. Like a spurned lover, Knicks fans...
Mets rookie comes up big in first major league start
In a normal season, Andres Gimenez would be spending his summer a few hundred miles north of Citi Field. If there were no 30-man rosters and a minor league campaign,...
Philadelphia cops arrest six accused of vandalizing state cruisers
Police in Philadelphia have arrested six people who allegedly damaged state police cruisers during rioting on May 30. Protests over the death of George Floyd cropped up nationwide that weekend....
Rangers could face a contract issue with their 'Player's Player'
And then there are going to be the offseason contract negotiations with pending unrestricted free=agent winger Jesper Fast, and good luck to general manager Jeff Gorton if or when he...
LAPD 'SWAT Mafia' encouraged deadly force and retaliation, officer's lawsuit claims
A former member of a Los Angeles police SWAT unit is alleging in a lawsuit that officers encouraged the use of deadly force and retaliated against him for speaking out...
Trump to meet with family of slain Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen
The family of slain Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen was scheduled to meet with President Trump at the White House on Thursday to discuss the new “#IAmVanessaGuillen” bill, a proposal...
Teacher's union president says strikes probable in Texas, Arizona, Florida
The president of the American Federation of Teachers warned Wednesday that strikes due to unsafe working conditions in schools were possible in Texas, Florida and Arizona -- all states with...
Shomrim member slashed while responding to assault in Brooklyn
A member of the Jewish volunteer safety patrol group Shomrim was slashed in Brooklyn Wednesday night while intervening in a separate assault, police said. The attack on the Shomrim member...
Man accused of firing gun in hotel lobby over lack of social distancing
A Florida man was arrested for allegedly firing a gun inside the lobby of a Miami Beach hotel in response to a family flouting social distancing norms, a report said....
Why Reds will take down the Cubs
The Cincinnati Reds were a chic pick to win the NL Central in 2020 but have stumbled early in the season. They will look to ace Luis Castillo to set...
Divers pull Paralympic hopeful's prosthetic from ocean floor
LOS ANGELES — When DeWalt Mix lost his prosthetic leg while paddle-boarding off the coast of Long Beach, the local Fire Department dove right in to try to retrieve it...
New Yorkers get creative with precious outdoor space during lockdown summer
Across the country, home improvement projects have been a quarantine hobby of choice, and most DIYers have focused their efforts on their outdoor spaces.
Hydroxychloroquine banned by Ohio pharmacy board for coronavirus treatment
Starting on Thursday, Ohio pharmacies, clinics and other medical facilities will be prohibited from dispensing or selling the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine, to treat the novel coronavirus. State regulations were updated...
AG Bill Barr tests negative for coronavirus after encounter with Rep. Gohmert
Attorney General William Barr tested negative for the coronavirus Wednesday, a day after his encounter with Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert, Fox News reported. Gohmert, 66, revealed earlier Wednesday that he...
Monstrous, nearly 400-lb. shark caught as sightings haunt beaches
It's a 'jaws'-dropper. A 21-year-old college student captured a massive, near 400-pound shark off the coast of a Long Island beach earlier this month. Manhasset, New York, resident TJ Minutillo...
Manhattan rooftop restaurant has city's only greenhouse dining
The greenhouse tables, the brainchild of chef-owner couple Anisa and Michele Iuliano, are already booked up three weeks in advance.