August 3, 2020
Gerrit Cole approaches history with another Yankees win
The Yankees don’t need Aaron Judge to hit balls into empty seats every night to win. Not when Brett Gardner pokes a rare opposite-field homer to left field, Gio Urshela...
88-year-old man survives fall into Long Island cesspool
An 88-year-old man on Long Island was rescued by cops after he fell into a collapsed cesspool while doing yard work. Ralph Santos was at his North Bay Shore home...
Much-needed Mets win may come at a price
ATLANTA — Just when the Mets should have been allowed to enjoy the gift of runs for their ace and a clear path to victory, players began departing Monday night....
How Tom Thibodeau won over Scott Perry to become Knicks coach
Knicks GM Scott Perry didn’t know Tom Thibodeau. And he still hasn’t shaken hands with the new Knicks coach. Perry just knew what he saw on the court — Thibodeau’s...
'Twilight' cast: Where are they now and will there be a 'Midnight Sun' movie?
Take a trip down memory lane in Forks, Washington.
Obit of man who died of COVID-19 includes ominous warning
The obituary of a Texas man who died of the coronavirus includes an ominous warning: "May Karma find you all." David W. Nagy's obit has been shared widely on social...
Brooklyn native dreaming big amid epic knockout streak
The next time Edgar Berlanga hears the second-round bell, it’ll be his first time. The Brooklyn-born super middleweight has slugged his way to a perfect 14-0 start to his professional...
Teachers bring coffins, guillotine while protesting schools reopening plan
They get an A+ for creativity. Teachers brought along visual aids, including handmade coffins and a guillotine, while protesting Mayor Bill de Blasio's schools reopening plan in Lower Manhattan on...
Rangers are in 'uncharted territory'
Marc Staal has played 106 career playoff games. None of them offered a challenge quite like the one the Rangers will face Tuesday night — facing elimination in the second...
Giants hope Saquon Barkley can buck running back payday trend
Running back or run it back? NFL teams continue to give big extensions to star running backs despite a history of returns on investment that mostly warrant a do-over wish....
Nets are basically conceding their next game
The Nets will rest their “Bubble Big 3’’ Tuesday when they face the league-leading Bucks at Disney World. After keying Sunday’s victory over Washington with spectacular performances, swingmen Caris LeVert...
Mother arrested in her baby’s 1988 killing thanks to DNA
SAN FRANCISCO — A California woman has been arrested in the death of her newborn baby boy in the San Francisco Bay Area 32 years ago in a case that...
Islanders filling bubble time with 'Boys of the Isle' tourney
The NHL bubble sounds like a competitive athlete’s paradise. Coming off Saturday’s 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup qualifiers, the Islanders decided to...
Latin America exceeds 5 million COVID-19 cases, new tally shows
ASUNCION - Latin America broke through 5 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Monday, a Reuters tally showed, underscoring the region’s position as the area of the world hardest hit...
Mets suddenly have three injury concerns
ATLANTA – Jeff McNeil’s cranky lower back is the first potential injury of substance to infiltrate the Mets’ starting lineup this season. After getting penciled in Monday for his first...
California mother goes missing during road trip to Joshua Tree
A California mother destined for a trip to Joshua Tree National Park amid the coronavirus pandemic in June vanished two days into her travels — and has been missing ever...
NBA star connections make Knicks brand guru an intriguing recruiter
Knicks branding manager Steve Stoute is known for his marketing, but he thinks he can help lure free agents, too. Knicks president Leon Rose and senior vice president William Wesley...
Mass-shooting notes, anti-Semitic flyers found in Queens arsonist's car: feds
A Queens pharmacist who set a traffic camera on fire last month had a notebook expressing a desire to emulate New Zealand mosque killer Brenton Tarrant and stacks of anti-Semitic...
All the COVID safety rules are little more than theater
If you go to a restaurant in Gotham right now, you might be subjected to a temperature check. It’s no big deal, it takes a second — but it’s pointless;...
YouTube censored my talk on policing
If your 12-year-old son goes on YouTube, he can watch a porn star giving a lap dance to a happily surprised young man. He can see nubile, naked girls spooning...
First-time gun ownership skyrockets amid riots, increased violence across country
For years, Carlene and Jake went back and forth about purchasing a firearm. The young parents from California – who did not feel comfortable using their last names or more...
New York City — the new liberal utopia
Some people are complaining about the state of New York City these days. Don’t listen. Those reactionaries are just salty because they’re no longer in charge. Our progressive leadership has...
Suddenly Dems want to scrap presidential debates! Ha!
Get this: Democrats want to scrap this year’s presidential debates. It’s not hard to guess why. “Whatever you do,” CNN’s Joe Lockhart, who served as President Bill Clinton’s press secretary,...
Who lit the COVID match at nursing homes? That's pretty obvious
At a hearing Monday, Senate Investigations Committee Chairman James Skoufis recalled Gov. Cuomo’s description of COVID-19 ripping through nursing homes as “a fire through dry grass.” Lawmakers want to know...
De Blasio fiddles while NYC burns and other commentary
Conservative: Blas Fiddles While Gotham Burns “New Yorkers sense the city, already reeling from the virus and the economic effects of the lockdown, is sinking into lawlessness,” warns National Review’s...
Welcome home, Crew Dragon
They’re back — and safe. Hooray! The Crew Dragon capsule carrying NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley splashed safely down near Pensacola, Fla., on Sunday (take that, Tropical Storm...
Mets star heard different version of Yoenis Cespedes' strange exit
ATLANTA — Mets players aren’t sure what to believe surrounding Yoenis Cespedes’ strange departure from the team other than the fact the veteran outfielder has opted out from the season,...
TCU players revolt after coach allegedly used racial slur over girlfriend post
A TCU football player alleges on social media coach Gary Patterson used the N-word Sunday and it prompted multiple players to skip Tuesday’s practice in protest. Redshirt freshman linebacker Dylan...
Hollywood Foreign Press Association accused of being an illegal cartel
A Norwegian entertainment reporter sued the HFPA, alleging a “culture of corruption” under which reporters abuse their power to suppress competition.
Rangers in terrible spot as Henrik Lundqvist era may be over
This was Game Too. Because though the Rangers were a tad better through stretches than they were in Saturday’s 3-2 Game 1 defeat to Carolina, they weren’t even close to...
Trump calls for re-do of tightly-contested NYC congressional race
President Trump on Monday called for a re-do in the tightly-contested Democratic primary for New York's 12th congressional district, a razor-thin race beset by issues with thousands of mail-in ballots...
Facebook closes on massive NYC office expansion
The biggest lease of the year is done – and it’s momentous good news for a limping office-leasing market in a city beleaguered by the coronavirus. Facebook on Monday closed...
ESPN New York radio undergoes major lineup shift
In its competition with WFAN, ESPN New York has a new lineup, sliced up all day that adds big names, but crushes the continuity it had built in recent years...
Trump floats payroll tax cut by executive order
President Trump on Monday said that he may order a payroll tax cut via an executive order to boost the economy during the coronavirus pandemic. "I can do that also...
Locals in Long Island hamlet object to homeless families in hotel
Homeless families in Nassau County are set to move into an old hotel in the small hamlet of Jericho amid the coronavirus pandemic — but some locals aren't exactly welcoming...
New Charles Manson docuseries recounts horrific murder spree
The six-part "Helter Skelter: An American Myth" dives more deeply into the roots of both Manson and his "family."
Ex-Cleveland dance instructor arrested on sex abuse charges in upstate NY
A former Cleveland dance teacher who allegedly molested a student was tracked down and arrested by US Marshals in upstate New York on Monday, authorities said. Terence Greene, 54, a...
Trump administration aide fired after anti-gay Twitter meltdown
A Trump administration official who once called the US a "homo-empire" erupted in an anti-gay tweet spree on Monday, resulting in her termination. Merritt Corrigan, deputy White House liaison at...
Philadelphia boy, 7, dies from wounds after weekend shooting
A 7-year-old Philadelphia boy who was shot in the head while playing on his front porch on Saturday has died from his wounds, according to a report. Zamar Jones, who...
Safest choice to buy Mets may not make fans happy
Private equity billionaire Josh Harris is seen as the safest choice to buy the New York Mets. However, there is some question as to whether Mets fans would find him...
Spain's ex-king Juan Carlos I leaves country amid financial scandal
Adios! The former king of Spain has skipped town amid a financial scandal -- and his whereabouts are currently unknown. Ex-monarch Juan Carlos I wrote in a letter to his...
Ghislaine Maxwell judge picks Epstein's death date as eerie court deadline
The Manhattan federal judge in the Ghislaine Maxwell case on Monday picked an eerie deadline for an upcoming court filing — the one-year anniversary of Jeffrey Epstein's death. Judge Lorette...
Jets cut last player with ties to Rex Ryan
The Jets released another of their longtime players on Monday, cutting wide receiver Quincy Enunwa. The move comes a day after the team released guard Brian Winters, who wasn’t out...
NY state health head grilled over infamous nursing home coronavirus policy
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's health commissioner sweated out a grilling by state lawmakers Monday on the state's controversial policy compelling nursing homes to take on coronavirus-positive seniors at the height of...
Schiff will reportedly probe DHS intel branch after Portland protests
WASHINGTON -- The House Intelligence Committee, chaired by Rep. Adam Schiff, is opening an investigation into how the Department of Homeland Security responded to protests over police brutality, according to...
Cuomo: Parents are 'ultimate decision makers' on reopening of schools
Gov. Andrew Cuomo stressed Monday that New York parents need to feel “comfortable” with schools’ reopening plans as he deemed them the “ultimate decision makers” on the matter. New York's...
Former prosecutor accused of misconduct announces run for Manhattan DA
A former top Manhattan prosecutor who resigned amid allegations she played hide-and-seek with key evidence in a major bribery case announced Monday that she's joining the crowded race for Manhattan...
Yankees game on Tuesday has been postponed
Now it’s the weather forcing the Yankees and Phillies to juggle schedules. Due to heavy rains headed to The Bronx on Tuesday, the Phillies-Yankees game at Yankee Stadium has been...
Exec at Israeli-owned company said holocaust 'wasn’t as bad as people said': lawsuit
An executive at an Israeli-owned company teased Jewish employees about the Holocaust and said concentration camps weren’t “that big a deal,” a new lawsuit alleges. El Ad Group Executive Vice...
How Mets can overcome this nightmare: Sherman
The Mets have produced a better-than .500 record just three times in the past 11 seasons. On each occasion they were mediocre or worse for much of the schedule, then...
'I'm a good person': 'Doomsday' mom played victim when cops asked her about missing kids
"Doomsday'' suspect Chad Daybell's wife played the victim as Idaho cops questioned her about her two then-missing kids last year, a court heard Monday. "I look like a suspect, but...
Derek Jeter denies coronavirus rumors, throws MLB under the bus
The Marlins weren’t trying to find Magic City. The COVID-19 outbreak resulting in positive tests for 18 players in the Miami Marlins’ clubhouse is not the result of going to...
Tropical Storm Isaias growing more intense as it approaches NYC, officials warn
Tropical Storm Isaias is gaining speed and strength as it heads up the East Coast toward New York City, officials warned Monday afternoon. "This storm has changed in its intensity,"...
NY hits record new low for coronavirus hospitalizations
New York has hit record lows for coronavirus-related hospitalizations, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday. The state saw 536 people hospitalized with the bug on Sunday -- a new low since...
Kanye West plans to be on ballot in swing-state Wisconsin
Independent "Birthday Party" presidential candidate and rapper Kanye West is making a last-minute push to get on the ballot in the swing-state of Wisconin. The Rust Belt state helped elect...
Democrats subpoena Mike Pompeo aides over ousting of State Dept. watchdog
WASHINGTON — Top House Democrats on Monday subpoenaed four aides to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo — including the advisor who was allegedly made to walk his dog — as...
Maine hospital sees coronavirus resurgence after state visitors report positive tests
A Maine hospital saw a resurgence of coronavirus cases after months without a positive COVID-19 test after visitors to Acadia National Park learned they tested positive during a trip to...
Gun violence shot up 177% in July, NYPD says
This July saw nearly three times the number of shootings it did last year, new NYPD stats show. There were 244 shooting incidents for the month, compared to just 88...
Tony Parker announces split from wife Axelle Francine
It's over for Tony Parke rand wife Axelle Francine.
Ex-Met rips Yoenis Cespedes: 'Punk move'
Former Mets catcher Paul Lo Duca wasn't among those shocked at Yoenis Cespedes' decision to abruptly opt-out of the baseball season. “Now you can make your jokes,” Lo Duca tweeted...
Cardinals' coronavirus problem grows as casino rumors leak out
The St. Louis Cardinals may have gambled with their season. As the team reported a total of 13 confirmed cases of COVID-19 — including seven players — and had a...
Liquor-infused ice cream is now legal in New York
ALBANY -- Ice cream in New York won't be so vanilla after this. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Monday legalizing the sale of frozen desserts infused with liquor in the...
These are the safest precincts as NYC gun violence rages
Gunfire is erupting across the city at nearly twice the rate it did last year, but you wouldn't know it in these neighborhoods. Just seven out of the city's 77...
Irish pub bans singing Neil Diamond's 'Sweet Caroline'
Good times never seemed so sad.
Sorry, boomers: Millennials and younger are new US majority
ORLANDO, Fla. — Sorry, boomers. Millennials and their younger siblings and children now make up a majority of the US population. A new analysis by the Brookings Institution shows that...
Mystery radio signal sent to Earth from ‘closest ever point’ within Milky Way
Scientists have traced mysterious radio signals detected on Earth to a dead star within our Milky Way galaxy. The millisecond-long burst of radiation was emitted by a magnestar -- a...
FAA proposes requirements for major 737 MAX design changes
The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it is proposing requiring four key Boeing 737 MAX design changes to address safety issues seen in two crashes that killed 346 people and...
Georgia's largest school district reportedly sees surge of employees exposed to COVID-19
Around 260 employees in Georgia’s largest school district have either tested positive for the coronavirus or have been exposed to the contagion, according to a new report. Teachers in the...
Morgue workers fired over cake decorated with black penis
Three female employees at a medical examiner’s office in Michigan have been fired -- after a worker brought a cake decorated with an image of a black penis into an...
Patriots star drops comment on rumored model girlfriend's Instagram
Julian Edelman "likes" what he sees of model Daiane Sodré.
Egypt invites Elon Musk to visit after he tweets aliens built the pyramids
Egypt has invited billionaire Elon Musk to come and visit its pyramids — after he tweeted a conspiracy theory that aliens built the landmarks. “Aliens built the pyramids obv,” the...
NYPD cop arrested for the second time in less than a week
An NYPD cop was arrested for the second time in less than a week on Monday -- for stealing model cars, clothes and hygiene products from a Queens Walgreens just...
Protests in the long term: How is a lasting legacy cemented?
NEW YORK — What sort of staying power does it take for a protest movement to be judged a success? This year, without a centralized team of senior leaders, perhaps...
Trump's lawsuit to block tax return subpoena should be dismissed: DA
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance Jr. filed a motion Monday to dismiss President Trump’s latest lawsuit trying to block the prosecutor from subpoenaing his tax returns. In the Manhattan federal...
Odell Beckham: The NFL season should not happen
No football, no problem for Odell Beckham. Beckham told Wall Street Journal Magazine that “it doesn’t make sense” for the NFL to charge forward with the 2020 season amid the...
Trump vows to stop evictions by executive order if necessary
President Trump on Monday said he will take executive action to halt evictions if Congress doesn't quickly pass coronavirus relief legislation. A ban on evictions passed Congress in March but...
Nonprofit Karmagawa to donate $1 million for children in Yemen
A popular charity on Instagram will donate $1 million to help children impacted by coronavirus and civil war in Yemen. Karmagawa -- the nonprofit founded by millionaire trading expert Timothy...
Another teachers union group rips plan to reopen NYC schools
Another teachers union group has come out swinging against a return to classrooms in September -- and is calling for the resignation of Chancellor Richard Carranza. Citing unresolved health concerns...
New bodycam video shows George Floyd begging cops not to shoot him
New police bodycam video shows a terrified George Floyd begging a rookie Minneapolis cop not to shoot him — just minutes before he died while pinned down by four officers....
Giants' Saquon Barkley contract decision is complicated
Time flies faster than Saquon Barkley running through a defense. This is the final season before the 2018 NFL Draft class is eligible to negotiate contract extensions, and thus before...
Mets vs. Braves: Take Atlanta, Mike Soroka as deGrom can't do it all
Two of the MLB’s best pitchers will face each other in Atlanta on Monday as Jacob deGrom of the New York Mets will go against Mike Soroka of the Braves....
Trump calls for firing of top paid federal official over outsourcing
President Trump on Monday called for the ouster of the highest-paid federal worker, Tennessee Valley Authority President Jeff Lyash, citing his plans to outsource jobs to India.
New doctored Pelosi video goes viral on Facebook
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has again become victim to a doctored video that has gone viral, according to fact-checkers which said it was made to look like she was intoxicated.
Chinese AI company files $1.4 billion lawsuit against Apple
SHANGHAI/SAN FRANCISCO - Chinese artificial intelligence company Shanghai Zhizhen Intelligent Network Technology Co Ltd, also known as Xiao-i, has filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc, alleging it has infringed on...
Rangers season abruptly on the brink
The Rangers’ bubble life is suddenly in danger of popping. A pair of goals in 71 seconds early in the second period sank the Rangers on Monday as they fell...
Debate begins for who’s first in line for COVID-19 vaccine
Who gets to be first in line for a COVID-19 vaccine? US health authorities hope by late next month to have some draft guidance on how to ration initial doses,...
Show us the money: Congress wants US universities hand over foreign donation records
WASHINGTON -- Congress wrote to the nation's top universities on Monday demanding they hand over all records of donations they have accepted from foreign governments and rogue regimes, citing concerns...
Sports teams experiment with facial recognition for contactless admission
Several sports teams are exploring the use and implementation of facial-recognition technology in their stadiums, an effort that would help reduce risks from the coronavirus when fans return, the Wall...
This is one very depressing Kristaps Porzingis birthday tweet
Not everyone will be sending Kristaps Porzingis gifts. The star’s 25th birthday is a harsh reminder for Knicks fans about what could’ve been. The 7-foot-3 Latvian has a number of...
St. John's hopes Harlem native is just the start of big class
St. John’s is on the board for 2021 and it has landed one of its top local targets, continuing a trend under coach Mike Anderson. Harlem native Drissa Traore of...
Nagasaki bomb survivor continues to fight for nuclear-free world
TOKYO - Terumi Tanaka was 13 when a US warplane dropped a plutonium bomb on the southern Japanese city of Nagasaki, on Aug. 9, 1945. Sitting at home with a...
Civil rights campaigner, Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume dead at 83
John Hume, a Nobel laureate and Roman Catholic civil rights campaigner who laid the groundwork for Northern Ireland’s Good Friday peace agreement, died early Monday, his family said. Hume, who...
Black entrepreneurs still facing unique challenges despite increase in business
A staggering 75 percent of Black business owners have seen an increase in business since the beginning of June, according to new research conducted to coincide with National Black Business...
AllModern offers up to 65 percent off furniture and more for clearance sale
Your search for stylish home goods will be over after you shop AllModern's latest Clearance Sale. The brand is taking up to 65% off a variety of furniture, lighting and...
Dermot Shea defends relationship with de Blasio amid shooting surge
The dissolution of the NYPD's anti-crime unit did not lead to the dramatic rise in city shootings, Commissioner Dermot Shea said Monday, as the top cop defended his relationship with...
What's in a name? Town torn over push to oust school's controversial mascot
A former student at a Missouri high school is leading a push to change the school’s longtime nickname, saying the Savannah Savages and its Indian mascot must go. Amanda Barr,...
Cuomo signs legislation extending Child Victims Act
Victims of child sex abuse now have an extra year to file lawsuits against their abusers, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Monday extending the current deadline slated for mid-August....
‘The Bachelorette’ twist: Two female stars in Season 16
Is Clare Crawley leaving early?
Nearly half of coronavirus patients at NYC hospital developed kidney issues
Nearly half of coronavirus patients admitted to Manhattan's Mount Sinai Hospital developed acute kidney problems -- even though the vast majority had never had any issues with the organ before,...
Toddler scales 10k-foot mountain and puts us all to shame
A toddler might have just become the youngest person to reach the summit of a 10,000-foot mountain. His reward? Haribo candy.
A parasite is turning cicadas into mind-controlled ‘sex zombies’
Whether or not you find their shrill buzzing to be annoying or a pleasant reminder that summer is officially here, cicadas are seasonal visitors that many people are familiar with....
Gruesome testimony heard in hearing for 'Doomsday' dad
The grandparents of “Doomsday” dad Chad Daybell‘s stepson wept in court Monday as a detective described finding the 7-year-old’s remains bound like a mummy in duct tape and plastic in...
BLM protester takes flamethrower to march on KKK compound
A Black Lives Matter protester carrying a flamethrower led a march on the Arkansas compound of the Ku Klux Klan's grand wizard -- where demonstrators were met by heavily armed...
'Got milk?' ads return as sales rise amid pandemic
The dairy industry has a familiar question for you: “Got milk?” Six years after the popular tagline was retired, “Got milk?” ads are back. A dairy industry-funded group is reviving...
TikTok will be 'out of business' if it doesn't sell by next month, Trump says
President Trump said the wildly popular TikTok app will be “out of business” in the US if it doesn’t reach a deal to sell its American operations by next month...
Ferrari's orders accelerate despite profit drop
Ferrari trimmed its full-year earnings forecast on Monday after second-quarter income fell 60 percent due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, but said orders were “very strong,” sending the...
Tom Brady jokes about upgrade after sad iPhone revelation
Treat yourself, Tom. The 43-year-old Florida man is contemplating an overdue smartphone upgrade for his birthday after it was revealed on Saturday that Brady is still using an antiquated iPhone...
Texas city commissioner killed in gun battle with cops
A city commissioner in Texas whose girlfriend and her 4-year-old son were wounded was fatally shot in an exchange of gunfire with police after a five-hour standoff, according to reports....
Jacob deGrom makes Mets worth a bet vs. Braves
Adios. Yoenis Cespedes was a no-show Sunday. Word is Cespedes, batting .161, is opting out of the 2020 season due to COVID concerns or concerns about playing time that would...
Obama hands out endorsements to NY Dems – with no mention of AOC
Obama released the list of candidates he supports on Twitter. It's possible he will add additional New Yorkers closer to the election.
Dad of 7 dies a hero after saving his kids' lives from a riptide
"There are no words to describe the pain."
Larry Bird looks just like this tomato
A photo recently surfaced on social media of a tomato with a shocking resemblance to NBA Hall of Famer Larry Bird. Once the photo hit Twitter on Friday, it immediately...
Steve McQueen’s ‘Lovers Rock’ to open New York Film Festival
The movie is part of the filmmaker’s Small Ax anthology series.
‘Married At First Sight’ gets huge 6-season renewal on Lifetime
Also in the works: spinoff series "Married at First Sight: Unmatchables."
'The Aryan nation will rule the world': White supremacist goes berserk in Florida restaurant
A self-declared white supremacist tattooed with swastikas went on a profanity-laced tirade at a Florida restaurant, where he struck a female worker and threatened to sexually assault a woman seated...
Adidas takes 30 percent off Ultraboost shoes for Creators Club Sale
Adidas is kicking off the new month with an exciting sale deal on one of its most popular shoes. The brand is taking 30% off select Ultraboost sneakers for an...
Construction resumes on Greek Orthodox church destroyed in 9/11 attacks
Construction at the new St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church began in Lower Manhattan on Monday -- with hardhats fitting the first skylight into the dome of the 9/11-ravaged structure during...
Humpback whale injures Australian swimmer at Ningaloo Reef, reports say
An Australian woman was seriously injured Saturday while swimming with humpback whales at a tourist hotspot in Western Australia. The 29-year-old woman suffered fractured ribs and internal bleeding when one...
Podcast: Aaron Judge Is unstoppable
Aaron Judge is a man possessed right now. Home runs are being hit all over the place. After the Yankees swept the Red Sox and won their sixth straight game...
Australian state imposes strict lockdown measures after declaring state of disaster
MELBOURNE - Australia’s second-most populous state Victoria entered its first full day under stricter lockdown measures on Monday, after declaring a state of disaster and imposing a nightly curfew in...
College coach caught on tape booting player for unity plans
There is a new posterboy for the many injustices in college athletics. Meet 41-year-old Washington State football coach Nick Rolovich. Rolovich essentially cut wide receiver Kassidy Woods from the team...
De Blasio fires back at Cuomo, defends NYC school reopening plan
De Blasio denied being bothered by Cuomo's pointed scolding. "I am past the point of irritation," he said. "I just focus on the work and I'm focused on the people...
John Sterling expects Yankees return soon after blood infection scare
After a four-day stay in the hospital, John Sterling, the radio voice of the Yankees, expects to return to calling games Wednesday. “Everything is cool,” Sterling told The Post. Sterling,...
De Blasio admits city skipped permit process to paint BLM murals
City officials ignored their own application process for public art projects to paint Black Lives Matter murals around the five boroughs, in order to mark an important moment in history,...
Coronavirus unknowns may mean billions in healthcare costs still ahead
Late in March, Laura Gross, 72, was recovering from gall bladder surgery in her Fort Lee, New Jersey, home when she became sick again. Her throat, head and eyes hurt,...
Splash Mountain log flume sinks during ride at Disney World
Some unlucky riders on Disney World's Splash Mountain almost ended up "under the sea." Passengers on the log flume tweeted late Sunday about a harrowing experience in which their boat...
Gas truck explodes into huge fireball
Great balls of fire! A gas station explosion was filmed in Vasyurinskaya, Russia, after a Gazelle tanker truck caught fire. The driver reportedly tried to pull away without first removing...
Men's Wearhouse calls it quits
Suit retailer Men’s Wearhouse filed for bankruptcy on Sunday as the coronavirus has kept millions of office workers at home and in lounge pants. Parent company Tailored Brands, which also...
Joe Biden shouldn't debate Trump, Clinton’s ex-White House spokesman says
Joe Lockhart, the former White House press secretary, penned an op-ed last week urging Joe Biden to skip debating President Trump prior to the November election. “Whatever you do, don’t...
NYC's outdoor dining program will resume next year -- COVID or not, de Blasio says
New York City’s outdoor dining program, born out of the coronavirus crisis, will return next year whether or not there’s a resurgence of the killer bug -- and the city...
It is up to Henrik Lundqvist to save the Rangers' season
It will be Henrik Lundqvist in net again. The Rangers announced on Monday morning that the veteran Swede would start his second straight game in this play-in series against the...
83 percent of NYC restaurants, bars unable to pay full rent: survey
The coronavirus pandemic continues to impose a severe economic toll on New York City’s eateries and pubs -- with 83 percent of establishments saying they're unable to make their full...
This app can read books, documents, articles, and webpages out loud
Even if you love to read, finding the time to sit down with a book can be a challenge. With fast-paced lives spent in constant motion, audiobooks continue to rise...
Girlfriend photos send tennis great's estranged wife into Instagram rage
Boris Becker's estranged wife, Lilly, blasted the tennis icon's new girlfriend and pleaded with her to "step away from my son." Lilly Becker, 44, blasted Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro after...
Man, 20, charged with fatally stabbing his 7-year-old brother
A Texas man is facing a capital murder charge for fatally stabbing his 7-year-old brother, police said. The boy, Jacob Gabriel Brito, was found by police with multiple stab wounds...
One person is dying of coronavirus every seven minutes in Iran
DUBAI - One person is dying from COVID-19 every seven minutes in Iran, state television said on Monday, as the Health Ministry reported 215 new deaths from the disease and...
This KeySmart bundle has three products to help keep you healthy and safe
If you often come to the New York Post looking for great products that will improve your everyday life, then you are likely already familiar with these favorites: The KeySmart...
Notre Dame Cathedral’s organ getting 4-year-long cleaning
PARIS — Pipe by precious pipe, the organ that once thundered through Notre Dame Cathedral is being taken apart after last year’s devastating fire. The mammoth task of dismantling, cleaning...
11-year-old boy seriously injured in hit-and-run on Long Island
A female driver in a pickup truck struck an 11-year-old boy on a scooter on Long Island — then fled, leaving the seriously injured child in the street, police said...
9 baby koalas will melt your heart
Meet these nine bundles of joy. A wildlife sanctuary in Australia welcomed a batch of baby koalas, bringing hope to the species. Before the devastating bushfires of 2019, an estimated...
NYC bracing for potential flooding as Tropical Storm Isaias bears down
Temporary flood barriers are being set up in Lower Manhattan in preparation for a possible storm surge from Tropical Storm Isaias, which is expected to dump several inches of windswept...
Gisele Bündchen pens birthday note to 'love of my life' Tom Brady
Gisele Bündchen is rolling out the birthday love for husband Tom Brady.
One country will make travelers wear electronic tags to enforce quarantine
SINGAPORE - Singapore will make some incoming travelers wear an electronic monitoring device to ensure that they comply with coronavirus quarantines as the city-state gradually reopens its borders, authorities said...
Feline drug smuggler escapes from high-security prison
The alleged criminal mastermind behind the scheme had also used an eagle in the past.
22 victims shot, one fatally, across NYC in bloody Sunday overnight
A man was gunned down overnight in the Bronx, one of 22 people — including several teens — shot across the city Sunday into Monday, cops confirmed said. The unidentified...
How COVID-19 reunited two sisters after 53 years apart
Two Nebraska sisters have reunited 53 years after one of them was born – and they have the coronavirus to thank for the joyous occasion, according to reports. Doris Crippen,...
Next big coronavirus treatment may be on the way
As the world awaits a COVID-19 vaccine, the next big advance in battling the pandemic could come from a class of biotech therapies widely used against cancer and other disorders...
Teen who killed neighbor picked a fight to get 'TikTok famous': lawyer
A New Jersey teenager who stabbed to death a corrections officer neighbor had deliberately instigated the fatal fight -- hoping it would make him "TikTok famous," according to lawyers of...
Scientists inspired by 'Star Wars' create artificial skin that can feel
SINGAPORE - Singapore researchers have developed “electronic skin” capable of recreating a sense of touch, an innovation they hope will allow people with prosthetic limbs to detect objects, as well...
Teen tragically loses both parents to COVID-19 within days
A Georgia teen lost his parents to the coronavirus within the span of four days, despite both taking daily safety precautions to protect themselves amid the pandemic. Justin Hunter, a...
Hong Kong police issue arrest warrant for US citizen amid crackdown on activists
Hong Kong police have issued an arrest warrant for a US citizen involved in pro-democracy activism, part of a wider crackdown on those who are suspected of violating a new...
Here's who the Internet wants to replace Ellen
Yes, #ReplaceEllen is trending — but is Drew Barrymore already ahead of the pack?
Trump rips 'pathetic' Dr. Birx
Trump's public rebuke of Birx sharply contrasts with his frequent denial of tension with fellow task force member Anthony Fauci, who emerged as a hero to Trump critics for his...
The Rock is buying Vince McMahon's failed football league
The Rock cooked up a plan to save the XFL. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson headlines an ownership group that has agreed to purchase the XFL for $15 million, according to...
America's oldest department store files for bankruptcy
Lord & Taylor, the oldest department store in the US, has become the latest retailer to file for bankruptcy protection -- and the storied chain may soon go away for...
How Chernobyl fungus could protect astronauts in deep space
A type of fungus found at the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster was sent into space in a research project that aims to keep astronauts safe from radiation on...
Trump slams Nevada officials for mail-in ballots
The Nevada legislature on Sunday voted to make the state the eighth to send ballots to all registered voters. Nevada's Democratic Gov. Stephen Sisolak is expected to sign the bill.
Man whose disappearance was 'complete mystery' found alive years later
A missing man who was assumed to have been murdered five years ago in Britain has been found alive -- hiding out in terror in the woods, police revealed Monday....
Nike offers 25 percent off new styles for summer sale
Adding some athleisure to your wardrobe will be easy with Nike's latest sale. During the event, the brand is taking 25% off its newest styles. So you can get your...
Zion Williamson's minutes drama is reaching a breaking point
Zion Williamson is losing minutes as the New Orleans Pelicans are losing games. The top pick in the 2019 NBA Draft played just 29 total minutes as the Pelicans dropped...
Apple Fire spreads in California with less than 5 percent contained
Thick, dry brush, steep terrain and unruly weather have hampered efforts to stamp out the massive wildfire in Southern California that's burned through more than 20,000 acres, according to a...
'Pathetic' de Blasio finally cleans up Black Lives Matter mural
The city finally cleaned up splotches of red and white paint thrown on the Black Lives Matter mural in front of Trump Tower a week after the vandal struck —...
7-year-old boy fighting for life after being shot in head while playing
A 7-year-old Philadelphia boy is clinging to life after he was shot in the head as he played on his front porch, police and distraught relatives said. The boy, identified...
7-Eleven parent company acquires Speedway for $21B
Speedway gas station owner Marathon Petroleum has agreed to sell the chain to 7-Eleven's parent company. Seven & i Holdings, the Japanese retail group that owns the popular convenience store,...
Why NHL teams enjoy home ice advantage — even without fans
Unlike most other sports, hockey has a built-in home advantage that many casual fans may not know about. And no, we’re not referring to the fact the player from the...
Portland sees record number of murders in July as city grapples with protests
The spate in killings comes as the city winds down from more than two months of nightly protests, which often turned violent as protesters clashed with police.
UPenn received $3M from mysterious CCP-linked businessman
The University of Pennsylvania recently received $3 million from a company reportedly owned by a Chinese Communist Party-linked businessman, according to a report. The Philadelphia school's spokesman Stephen McCarthy told...
Owners of NYC riverboat busted for hosting more than 170 people
The owners of a Manhattan riverboat have been arrested after a weekend party with more than 170 guests was hosted aboard the Liberty Belle in violation of social distancing rules,...
Chicago Fire Department probes alleged removal of BLM banner
The Chicago Fire Department is investigating the alleged removal of a Black Lives Matter banner by someone in a firetruck, department officials said. A post on Nextdoor -- a social...
'Just us': Simone Biles shows off new NFL boyfriend
Simone Biles' latest social share is scoring 10's across the board.
Wild brawl erupts on flight after passengers refuse to wear masks
A holiday trip from Amsterdam to Ibiza turned into a flight from hell as two passengers – one shirtless -- who refused to wear face masks got into a brawl.
Even Gerrit Cole is in awe of the Yankees' potential
Having spent the previous two seasons with the Astros, Gerrit Cole knows what a good team looks like. On Sunday afternoon, the Yankees ace was asked his impression of the...
Patriots star blasts NFL over opt-out deadline scheme
Devin McCourty took off the New England Patriots-issued muzzle to rip into the NFL. The league reportedly is trying to move up the verbally agreed-upon deadline for players to opt...
Minneapolis fed chief says hard shutdown needed to save economy
In an interview with CBS' "Face the Nation," Neel Kashkari said that the only way to have "a real robust economic recovery" is to quash the flare ups of the...
Podcast: The Yoenis Cespedes debacle
The Mets can never find themselves out of the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Sunday was a wild ending to a rough weekend for the Mets. Yoenis Cespedes went...
WHO completes part of investigation into origins of coronavirus in China
The WHO sent two experts -- an animal health expert and an epidemiologist -- to the country early last month to investigate how the virus jumped from animal to human.
How Prince Andrew helped Ghislaine Maxwell into New York high society
Prince Andrew helped Ghislaine Maxwell weasel her way into New York high society by giving her the "stamp of approval," according to former friends. The rest of the British socialite's...
Dr. Birx's dire message about 'new phase' of COVID-19 pandemic
Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus task force coordinator, said the US is in a “new phase” of the pandemic -- with the outbreak more widespread than when it...
NJ federal judge speaks out on crazed lawyer’s attack on family
New Jersey federal Judge Esther Salas -- whose son was killed two weeks ago in a hail of gunfire at their home -- said the college student died trying to...
Nation's top CEOs sign letter calling for urgent small businesses aid
Many small businesses across the country face near-certain catastrophe if they do not receive federal aid soon, claims a Monday letter signed by some of the biggest names in business....
The Quarantine Island: Inside the 'super intense' game bringing strangers together
Instead of staying locked inside his Brooklyn home, 29-year-old Cameron Couch spent part of his quarantine on a remote island, competing in a variety of physical and intellectual challenges.
Andrew Lloyd Webber slams ‘Cats’ movie: 'The whole thing was ridiculous'
“The problem with the film was that Tom Hooper decided that he didn’t want anybody involved in it who was involved in the original show."
Black bear euthanized after attacking elderly NJ man in his garage
A black bear has been euthanized in New Jersey after attacking an elderly man in his garage -- leaving him needing 30 stitches to his face, according to reports. Ronald...
Warning issued as Tropical Storm Isaias zeroes in on NYC area
The New York City Emergency Management Department said it was keeping an eye on Isaias. A flash flood watch has been issued for the city from 6 a.m. Tuesday until...
Walrus delights little girl with a kiss through the glass
Pucker up! Watch the adorable moment a walrus swims up to a little girl at a zoo in Brugelette, Belgium and gives her a smooch through the glass.
Retired Pope Benedict XVI falls ill after visit to Germany, report says
BERLIN — Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI has fallen ill after his return from a trip to his native Bavaria to visit his brother, who died a month ago, a German...
TikTok owner ByteDance set to move headquarters to London under new deal
LONDON -- TikTok owner ByteDance will move its headquarters to London from Beijing under a deal approved by British officials, The Sun newspaper reported. ByteDance’s founders are to announce their...
Man in wild police shootout was 'not handling the pandemic well,' lawyer says
A Pennsylvania man who started multiple shootouts last week, including one with police, was "just not handling the pandemic well," according to his lawyer. The series of incidents began when...
Islamic State attacks Afghan prison holding hundreds of its members
KABUL, Afghanistan — An Islamic State group attack on a prison in eastern Afghanistan holding hundreds of its members raged on Monday after killing at least 21 people in fighting...
Covidiots hold secret rave under NYC bridge
Party like it's COVID-19 — phase four. An illicit rave took place under the Kosciuszko Bridge in Brooklyn Saturday night, as bars and clubs remain on lockdown from the coronavirus....
Mexican national dies after apparent fall from Arizona border wall
A 33-year-old Mexican man died in American custody on Saturday about a week after falling from the US-Mexico border wall, authorities said. The man was found injured in an open...
Florida man buys Porsche with fake check printed from home computer
A man in Florida reportedly purchased a brand new Porsche with a check he printed on a home computer — and then decided to splurge on some watches. Casey William...
Yankees star hopes slimming down will keep him on the field
Giancarlo Stanton planned to play this season leaner with the hope less weight on a large frame would help him avoid the injuries that limited him to 18 regular season...
Man fatally shoots Burger King worker over drive-thru delay
A Florida man fatally shot an Orlando Burger King worker Saturday night after his friend's drive-thru order took too long to complete, according to a report. Kelvis Rodriguez-Tormes, 37, is...
Young pitcher gives Mets hope during chaotic day
Between Yoenis Cespedes not showing up and later opting out of the season, and the Mets offense remaining inept, it was another dark day in Atlanta for Luis Rojas’ team....
Aaron Judge making MVP case with scary power: Sherman
Twenty-seven homers in a 60-game season would be the equivalent of 73 homers. This public service announcement is offered by those watching Aaron Judge this young season. There is so...
Igor Shesterkin’s status creates Rangers playoff dilemma
Igor Shesterkin was healthy enough to practice Sunday, but David Quinn said following the team’s workout that he had not yet anointed a starting goaltender for Monday afternoon’s Game 2...