August 4, 2020
Mets find way to reach new low
WASHINGTON — The ouch factor is real for the Mets on multiple fronts. There is the obvious: Robinson Cano was placed on the injured list Tuesday with a grade two...
Trump says generals feel Beirut blast was likely an 'attack'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said U.S. military generals have told him that they “seem to feel” the massive explosion that rocked Beirut on Tuesday, killing at least 70 people,...
Chicago rapper FBG Duck shot dead while shopping in ritzy neighborhood
Popular Chicago rapper FBG Duck was reportedly killed and two others wounded in a broad daylight shooting in the city's ritzy Gold Coast neighborhood. The 26-year-old artist was shopping with...
Video of MLB player's masturbation arrest: 'What an idiot'
What an awkward bust. Video obtained by TMZ shows the February arrest of Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire, who allegedly masturbated in his car outside a strip mall in Dunedin,...
Rangers' season ends in a whimper
Not even Igor Shesterkin could save the Rangers. The rookie goalie had provided a spark upon his arrival during the regular season, and while the Rangers looked more like that...
Reigning 'American Ninja Warrior' winner accused of child sex crimes
The reigning champ of NBC's "American Ninja Warrior" competition was arrested Tuesday after being accused of having a years-long sexual relationship with teen girl from New Jersey, federal prosecutors said....
Conde Nast mulls move out of 1 World Trade Center
Conde Nast, which only finished moving into its HQ at One World Trade Center in 2014, is scouting midtown Manhattan for a potential new HQ. The parent company, Advance Publications,...
US pursues nearly $13B of claims in Purdue Pharma opioid probes, sources say
NEW YORK -- U.S. prosecutors are pursuing possible penalties of nearly $13 billion to resolve investigations of OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma after uncovering evidence of criminal and civil misconduct stemming...
Bogus Russia scandal sourced to man with history of public drunkenness
Years of unending media hysteria and alarming abuses of federal law enforcement were premised on the belief President Trump was compromised by Russian intelligence. Now it turns out that the...
Results finally in for two long-awaited NYC congressional primary races
New York Rep. Carolyn Maloney on Tuesday was finally deemed the winner of her tightly-contested Democratic primary race that was plagued by problems with mail-in ballots, her campaign announced. The...
Yankees pitcher becoming star for clutch bullpen
Outside of three impressive outings from Gerrit Cole and a solid debut from Jordan Montgomery, the Yankees’ rotation has been shaky, with poor showings from James Paxton and J.A. Happ,...
25 percent of ballots in Brooklyn June primaries invalid
A staggering 25 percent of mail-in ballots cast in Brooklyn for June’s primary elections were declared invalid, it was revealed on Tuesday, as Mayor Bill de Blasio called on the...
McClatchy newspaper sale nearly derailed by Tropical Storm Isaias
Chatham Asset Management’s $312 million takeover of McClatchy — owner of the Miami Herald, Kansas City Star and other newspapers — was nearly waylaid by tropical storm Isaias. Federal bankruptcy...
Hearst Magazines in no rush to replace ousted president
The owner of Cosmopolitan, Esquire and Good Housekeeping magazines is refusing to search for a candidate to replace ousted Hearst Magazines president Troy Young in hopes that his temporary successor...
Democratic donor Ed Buck hit with four new felony charges
Disgraced Democratic donor Ed Buck has been charged with four more felonies, including enticing victims to travel interstate for prostitution. The Justice Department announced Tuesday that a Los Angeles federal...
Newest Met wouldn't take train to debut because of 'Criminal Minds'
WASHINGTON — Billy Hamilton’s first day on the Mets roster was eventful off the field. After his flight to northern Virginia from New York was canceled, the veteran outfielder was...
Top PGA Tour star: No. 1 ranking in golf will keep shifting
SAN FRANCISCO — Well, it was fun while it lasted. Jon Rahm got to bask in being ranked No. 1 in the world for all of two weeks. When the...
Watch out for Brooks Koepka
SAN FRANCISCO — Who’s the baddest man in golf right now? With the No. 1 ranking already having changed hands four times this year, that answer is up for debate...
New Jersey woman arrested for attacking Staples customer over mask dispute
New Jersey police on Tuesday arrested a woman who allegedly attacked a shopper when the person asked her to properly wear her face mask in a Staples store, a report...
Joe Biden's basement strategy will backfire: Goodwin
For Joe Biden, these are the best of days. Riding high in the polls, he has a long list of Democrats scrambling to be his running mate, while others offer...
Tom Thibodeau's first wish as Knicks coach may be in trouble
Tom Thibodeau still hasn’t gotten his first wish as head coach. A stalemate still exists between the players association and NBA on an agreement regarding organized team activities (OTA) for...
Navy finds human remains on sunken Marine tank off Southern California
The Navy on Tuesday located an amphibious tank that sank off the Southern California coast last week and is preparing to recover the human remains of troops believed to have...
Young people fueling rise in coronavirus cases
Youngsters hitting nightclubs and beaches have sparked an uptick in coronavirus cases around the globe, the World Health Organization said. The proportion of people between the ages of 15 and...
Cuomo beats back 'surprise' AOC challenge to lead NY delegation to DNC
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday easily defeated Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's surprise challenge to determine who will head New York's delegation to the Democratic National Convention. Democratic Party chairman Jay Jacobs...
NHL player carried off on stretcher following brutal collision
TORONTO — Auston Matthews and John Tavares scored and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-0 on Tuesday to even their best-of-five qualifying series at one game....
New York college students must pass a COVID-19 test to enter campus
Students enrolled at New York's public colleges must first pass a COVID-19 test in order to get access to campus in a bid to prevent the spread of the contagious...
Ex-Devil comes up big for Isles in crucial win
The fact veteran defenseman Andy Greene was a healthy scratch in Game 1 of the Islanders’ best-of-five play-in series against the Panthers says a lot about the team’s depth on...
We need a vaccine for Dems' COVID lies
Beware of three widely circulating coronavirus lies — and the partisan motives behind them. These lies are dangerous to our children and hinder our communities’ ability to cope with this...
Teachers and their unions have been anything but heroes amid COVID-19
No other group has shown as much contempt for its own work during the coronavirus crisis as teachers. Their unions are actively fighting to keep kids out of classrooms and...
How Medgar Evers College is betraying its namesake
Civil-rights warrior Myrlie Evers says the situation at Brooklyn’s Medgar Evers College — named for her martyred activist husband — is an “embarrassment.” She’s being too kind. It’s also a...
De Blasio, Carranza better move fast if schools are to reopen
If the city’s children are to get an education this year — in whatever form — Mayor de Blasio and Chancellor Richard Carranza better start getting their ducks in order....
Forget voter fraud — the mail-in process itself is the biggest worry
It’s not voter fraud; it’s the process itself — the laws and the lawyers, the incompetence and the bungling bureaucrats — that makes mail-in ballots an almost inevitable nightmare. As...
NSA urges military personnel to turn off cellphone location data
The National Security Agency is urging US military and intelligence personnel to turn off location-sharing services on their cellphones to prevent security breaches. The secretive intelligence agency warned in a...
New York suspends nearly 100 liquor licenses for COVID-19 violations
ALBANY -- Nearly 100 New York bars and restaurants have had their liquor licenses suspended during the coronavirus pandemic for violating social distancing and other COVID-19-related restrictions, according to new...
This could have been a lot worse for the Mets
WASHINGTON – The Mets are bloodied but managed to avoid a worst-case scenario Tuesday. Even so, the team lost its hottest hitter for at least 10 days with Robinson Cano’s...
Scientist says she made up Twitter account for Arizona State prof who 'died' of COVID-19
An Arizona State University professor who posted on Twitter for years about social justice issues and recently detailed her fight with COVID-19 was said to have died last week --...
Officials blame ammonium nitrate for Beirut blast
The death toll from a massive blast that rocked Beirut Tuesday has risen to at least 78 people — with officials blaming a shipment of ammonium nitrate that sat in...
Clorox wipes won't be fully restocked in stores until 2021
Clorox is wiped out. The company's CEO said its iconic wipes won't be fully restocked in stores until 2021 -- after the coronavirus pandemic sent the demand for the disinfectant...
Apple says it has no interest in buying TikTok
Apple has no interest in acquiring TikTok, the company said on Tuesday, denying a report by news website Axios from earlier in the day. Axios, citing sources outside Apple, earlier...
'Doomsday' dad Chad Daybell's case can go ahead, judge rules
An Idaho judge ruled Tuesday that there is enough evidence to transfer “Doomsday” dad Chad Daybell’s Idaho case to a higher court for his role in the disappearance and death...
Teen mastermind of infamous Twitter hack pleads not guilty
TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida teen identified as the mastermind of a scheme that gained control of Twitter accounts of prominent politicians, celebrities and technology moguls pleaded not guilty on...
'Who’s The Boss' sequel series with Tony Danza and Alyssa Milano coming
One of the most beloved television comedies is making a comeback.
Disney says 'Mulan' plan a 'one-off' after posting $5B loss
After reporting an eye-popping $5 billion loss, Disney said it will release “Mulan” directly to the Disney+ as it looks to its budding streaming service to carry it through the...
Gary Sanchez is a mess again
Gary Sanchez is missing. Not missing like when the Mets scared the daylights out of everyone by announcing they couldn’t find Yoenis Cespedes, even though they had a pretty good...
Federal officers in Portland suffered 113 eye injuries from lasers, DHS official says
The deputy director of the Department of Homeland Security says federal officers in Portland suffered 113 eye injuries while guarding a courthouse from activists armed with powerful lasers. The usually...
'Doomsday' texted about shooting, burying raccoon after daughter disappeared
The day after "Doomsday" dad Chad Daybell’s stepdaughter was last seen alive, he sent his then-wife an "unusual" text about shooting a raccoon and burying it in a pet cemetery.
Tom Cotton introduces move to block China-owned companies from receiving stimulus funds
WASHINGTON — GOP Sen. Tom Cotton on Tuesday introduced an amendment to the Republican HEALS act banning any Chinese-owned entity from receiving stimulus cash. The measure would also require the...
Gardner Minshew's curious theory on positive coronavirus test
Gardner Minshew II doesn't think COVID-19 would dare mess with his swagger. The mustachioed Jaguars' quarterback has been activated after a "brutal" stint on the reserve/COVID-19 list, which lasted all...
Michigan Democratic rising star rep blogged about drug use and sex
A Michigan lawmaker and rising star in the Democratic Party who is running for Congress in one of the nation's most contested seats discussed drug use and sex in a...
Nets' historic upset includes $32K betting payday
The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, 119-116, as 19-point underdogs Tuesday, pulling off a historic upset. The win was the third-biggest point-spread upset since 1990 according to ESPN —...
Video shows Florida 'Karen' use racial slur against landscapers in tirade
"Here's the type of s--t we go through, man," one of the landscapers says to the camera, as the woman stands on nearby on a sidewalk shouting at them.
Democrats blocked effort to slash Hezbollah funding days before border attack
WASHINGTON -- Democrats in Congress last week blocked an effort to slash funding to Iranian terror organization Hezbollah -- just days before the group launched an attack on Israel's border....
Husband of Los Angeles DA charged with assault for pulling gun on BLM protesters
The husband of Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey is facing assault charges for pulling a gun on Black Lives Matter protesters outside the couple's home earlier this year....
Former Yankee slams Derek Jeter's COVID-19 fiasco
The Marlins' coronavirus outbreak forced the Phillies to pause play for a week, and one Philadelphia player was not happy about it. “I was upset at everything that’s transpired through...
These high-waisted Fabletics leggings are a workout must-have
Working out is one of the keys to staying healthy. But we realize you probably still want to look stylish while enjoying your run, walk or even a hike. And...
Black SUVs line up for laid-off employees outside NBCUniversal offices
You're fired — but you're going out like a big shot! A cluster of black Chevy Tahoe SUVs lined up outside NBCUniversal's Manhattan headquarters at 30 Rockefeller Center early Tuesday...
Israel uses UN channels to offer aid to Lebanon after deadly Beirut blast
Israel is using diplomatic channels to offer humanitarian aid to Lebanon following a devastating blast in Beirut Tuesday that killed at least 60 people and injured thousands more, according to...
Woman, two kids killed in New York State Thruway crash
Three family members were killed and five were injured Monday night when a tractor-trailer rear-ended a car on the New York State Thruway and sent it barreling into another vehicle,...
Trump campaign email urges supporters to wear facemasks
The president's 2020 campaign on Tuesday tapped its email network to ask supporters to wear facemasks while out and about. "We are all in this together, and while I know...
Once top Yankees prospect can finally salvage disastrous Sonny Gray trade
As Sonny Gray continues to thrive in Cincinnati, one of the prospects the Yankees gave up to acquire him from the A’s three years ago is finally set to make...
'Ellen DeGeneres Show' ratings plunge to all-time low amid backstage drama
But an insider told The Post that “Ellen isn’t quitting.”
Man allegedly blew COVID-19 relief on strip clubs, Lamborghini, Rolex
A Texas man allegedly blew coronavirus relief loans meant for small businesses on strip clubs, a brand-new Lamborghini and a Rolex watch, federal prosecutors said Tuesday. Lee Price III, 29,...
'Mulan' to skip theaters for Disney+ premiere
In another major blow to movie theaters, Disney announced “Mulan” will forgo its planned theatrical release.
Fast and furious: Family gives away son's belongings for taking car on joyride
'Carma' can be cruel. An Arizona teenager was forced to give away all of his belongings as punishment for taking his parents' car on a joyride while they were on...
Matt Martin scores for Islanders as wife, baby cheer from home
Windsor Grace Martin has yet to see her father lose a game. As the Islanders rolled to a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the Stanley...
Tiger Woods will need a miracle at PGA Championship
SAN FRANCISCO — The last question posed to Tiger Woods in his pre-tournament press conference Tuesday at Harding Park in advance of this week’s PGA Championship came from a reporter...
Woke women are the new enemy and other commentary
Left watch: Woke Women Are the New Enemy “Torch-carrying neo-Nazis in Charlottesville were the face of white supremacy in 2017,” recalls RealClearPolitics’ J. Peder Zane, but in 2020, it’s “Nice...
Which COVID-19 treatments are showing promise? A list of potential drugs
Here's a list of the most promising treatments and potential vaccines for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
No-name Nets pull off one of the biggest upsets in NBA history
The Nets were supposed to get a one-sided caning. What they got — no make that earned — was the biggest NBA upset win in over a quarter-century. Facing the...
'Late Show With Stephen Colbert music booker fired after sex misconduct claims
Giovanni Cianci has been let go from the company after a woman accused him of sexual misconduct in a 2010 incident.
Off-duty NYPD cop saves emotionally disturbed woman on his way to work
An off-duty Staten Island cop on his way to work became a homegrown hero Saturday after saving the life of an emotionally disturbed woman. Joseph Everett, 34, a 4-year veteran...
Rangers turning to Igor Shesterkin with season on the line
After 129 straight games, Henrik Lundqvist’s postseason reign came to an end Tuesday night. Rookie Igor Shesterkin, after being deemed unfit to play for the first two games of the...
Family of 9-year-old boy who drowned at NJ water park sues camp
Hersch Meilich Grossman, of Borough Park, Brooklyn, died in an outdoor pool at Sahara Sam's Oasis Water Park in West Berlin, N.J.
Department of Veterans Affairs coronavirus total tops 40,000
The Department of Veterans Affairs surpassed 40,000 coronavirus cases on Monday, but the number of active cases within the health system continued to decline since hitting a peak in late...
'No silver bullet' against coronavirus, warns WHO
"There is no silver bullet at the moment and there might never be," against the novel coronavirus, warned World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebrevesus during a virtual media briefing...
This is the power pairing Yankees have been dreaming of
It’s only been nine games, but the Yankees will head into Wednesday's doubleheader with the best record in the majors (8-1) and their two biggest sluggers showing — for now...
'It's a daddy thing': These silver foxes are landing plenty of chicks
They’re no spring chickens, but they’re landing chicks.
Man killed, woman injured by falling trees in NYC amid Tropical Storm Isaias
Tropical Storm Isaias claimed at least one New Yorker on Tuesday and critically injured another, authorities said. A man was killed in Queens when a tree wrenched loose by the...
Olympic gold medalist swims a lap balancing chocolate milk on her head
Katie Ledecky can do it all. The five-time Olympic gold medalist and 14-time world record-breaker recently shared a social media challenge in which she astoundingly managed to balance a semi-full...
Hair scavenged from Nairobi dump ends up in salon amid COVID-19 pandemic
NAIROBI - Stylist Julia Wanja picks her way delicately through piles of food waste, discarded masks, rubber gloves and other rubbish at Nairobi’s Dandora dumpsite, looking for used hair extensions...
Above-ground subway service, LIRR suspended as Isaias slams NYC
Above-ground subway service was suspended Tuesday afternoon as Tropical Storm Isaias ripped through New York City, downing trees and sending debris flying onto the tracks. The MTA said at around...
FBI agent describes grisly excavation of 'Doomsday' cult mom's children
An FBI agent described in an Idaho court Tuesday the grisly excavation of the charred and decomposing remains of "Doomsday" dad Chad Daybell's stepchildren in a pet cemetery at the...
These are just some of the public submissions for new Mississippi state flag
Nearly 2,700 public proposals to replace Mississippi’s state flag have been released online -- including some that feature beer cans, Elvis Presley and Kermit the Frog. The nine-member Commission to...
SEC probes Kodak's handling of pharmaceutical business: report
The Securities and Exchange Commission is probing Kodak's handling of material information about the startup pharmaceutical business it's launching with the help of Uncle Sam. According to the Wall Street...
Only one of the Big 3 will be playing in the US Open
Rafael Nadal won’t be there to defend his US Open title. The Spaniard is skipping the tournament, which he won last year, because of concerns surrounding COVID-19. Roger Federer is...
Flood of 911 calls overwhelm NYC emergency call centers during Isaias
A flood of 911 calls has overwhelmed emergency call centers as Tropical Storm Isaias rolled into New York City on Tuesday. A spokesman for the mayor's office said there were...
TikTok owner says US wants to ban the app, not buy it
The CEO of TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, said he believes the United States is trying to kill the wildly popular app as President Trump presses for a sale and...
TV reporter whose cancer was spotted by viewer says she's ’90 percent back to normal’
A Florida news reporter who credits an eagle-eye viewer for spotting what turned out to be thyroid cancer says she's now “90 percent back to normal” after treatment. Victoria Price,...
This state recorded no new coronavirus deaths for the 1st time since March
Pennsylvania has recorded no new deaths attributed to COVID-19 for the first time since late March, health officials reported. On Monday, the death toll remained at 7,209, while public health...
Jamal Crawford's 20th NBA season may have lasted 5 minutes
Jamal Crawford’s return didn’t last long. The venerable guard made his season debut for the Nets on Tuesday, but was forced out of the stunning, 119-116 upset of Milwaukee in...
Audi drops 'suggestive' ad featuring young girl amid backlash
Audi has yanked an ad showing a little girl eating a banana in front one of its cars -- following backlash that the image was sexually suggestive. The ad from...
TikTok influencers are obsessed with these $10 Walmart jeans
For under $11, there isn't much on the line.
NFL very restrictive on player opt-outs after Thursday deadline
Once the NFL’s deadline passes, the opt-out options for players become extremely restrictive. Players can choose to opt out of the 2020 season by Thursday at 4 p.m. After that,...
Jordan Eberle's two goals give Islanders stranglehold over Panthers
The Panthers made adjustments to their lineup that made a difference, but none that were enough to shake the Islanders off their game. It may have taken the first period...
Spain's ex-King Juan Carlos reportedly flees to Dominican Republic
Disgraced former King Juan Carlos of Spain fled the country to hide out with a wealthy family in the Dominican Republic, reports said Tuesday. The ex-monarch -- battling allegations of...
Trump changes tone, backs mail-in voting in Florida
President Trump on Tuesday encouraged voters in Florida to cast their ballots via mail, in a change of tone from weeks of vocal criticism of absentee voting.
Winds whip NYC as Isaias continues to rage
Powerful winds from Tropical Storm Isaias battered New York City and the surrounding areas Tuesday afternoon, downing trees that killed one person, sending debris flying through city streets and knocking...
Beetles, eaten by frogs, can run right out of their butts: study
It's a new kind of dung beetle.
Another top NFL prospect opts out of college season
College football has lost another top prospect. Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman has followed Virginia Tech cornerback Caleb Farley in opting out of the season due to the novel coronavirus...
Most people say their skin is way healthier after spending more time at home
Two in three Americans said their imperfect skin is holding them back from feeling confident, according to new research. In an attempt to gain confidence through clearer skin, respondents are...
Why some people are more likely to believe coronavirus conspiracy theories
Think before you click. People who get their news from social-media platforms like Facebook and Twitter are more likely to have misperceptions about COVID-19, according to new study led by...
National security adviser returns to White House after contracting COVID-19
O'Brien had a mild case of the virus and had been working from home since July 23, but was back in the White House on Tuesday after being cleared by...
Pence slams Cuomo for 'poor decisions' that caused COVID-19 outbreak deaths
Vice President Mike Pence ripped Gov. Andrew Cuomo's response to the coronavirus pandemic on Monday, claiming his "poor decisions" were a factor in the Empire State's enormous outbreak and 32,000...
Bachelorette partygoer allegedly coughed on restaurant worker amid dispute
A woman celebrating a bachelorette party in Tennessee intentionally coughed on a restaurant employee during a dispute over tables being combined, according to the restaurant's owner. Mikey Corona, co-owner of...
Principal of another elite NYC school is retiring
Another top city specialized high school is losing its leader. The principal of Bronx Science High School, Jean Donahue, announced her retirement in a letter to parents and staff Tuesday...
'Doomsday' mom called hubby from jail on day kids' bodies were found
"Doomsday" cult mom Lori Vallow asked her husband in a call from jail if police were searching his house the day her children's bodies were discovered on his property, according...
Apple replaces longtime marketing chief Phil Schiller
Apple is putting its longtime marketing boss out to pasture. Phil Schiller, who has been with the company since 1987 and was a trusted lieutenant of Steve Jobs, is departing...
Explosion at Chinese chemical factory kills six people, injures four
The blast occurred about 5:30 p.m. local time at the factory of the Lanhua Silicone Co. in Xiantao, a Hubei Province city of some 1.5 million residents.
Father of Epstein's 'secret' girlfriend confirms relationship
The father of Jeffrey Epstein's alleged secret girlfriend Shelley Anne Lewis confirmed she had dated the financier-turned-pedophile, according to a new report.
'Goodnight Moon' reimagined as 'Good Morning Zoom' for coronavirus era
"Zoom was a nice play on words and fitting, given our new reality."
John Sterling has a Yankees return date
After a negative COVID-19 test and a four-day hospital stay, John Sterling will return to WFAN Yankees broadcasts on Thursday. Upon his release from the hospital after recovering from a...
Friend of 'Doomsday' cult mom says he was one of last people to see her son alive
A friend of "Doomsday cult" mom Lori Vallow said he was one of the last people to see her 7-year-old autistic son alive -- before the mother told him she...
Islanders voice calling two playoff games on his wedding anniversary
Brendan Burke is unconventionally celebrating his eight-year wedding anniversary with a never-ending day of playoff hockey. The television voice of the Islanders noted the "big day" he had at home,...
Building collapses in middle of popular Williamsburg block
The top two floors of a three-story Brooklyn building collapsed into a busy shopping corridor Tuesday morning, the FDNY said. The front of the structure on Bedford Avenue between North...
Shane Bieber is just what quiet Indians bats need
Yankees were 7-1 going into Monday night, had 17 home runs and an average body temperature of 98.8 degrees. All good, but not good enough for this screwy season. How...
President Trump defends administration's pandemic performance
President Trump defended his administration's coronavirus pandemic performance in a recent interview, saying "we are doing everything we can" to control the damage and fatalities caused by the virus.
Star catcher among the many Cardinals battling coronavirus
Nine-time All-Star catcher Yadier Molina is among the six names the Cardinals announced that have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Upon approval from the players, the Cardinals also named...
Man plants mystery seeds from China — here’s what happened
An Arkansas man who received one of the mysterious seed packages sent to thousands of US residents from China planted them on his property — and said the results are...
Ex-Formula One racer claims he partied with Bill Clinton at Epstein bash
Bill Clinton once partied with Eddie Irvine at a shindig thrown by Jeffrey Epstein, the former Formula One racer said in a new report. Irvine said he didn't think twice...
Scientists worried after Amazon rainforest sees huge surge in fires
Thousands of fires have erupted in the Amazon rainforest, Brazil's space agency has reported, threatening a repeat of the catastrophic blazes that devastated the region last year. The National Institute...
Whopper of a video: Furious man slaps Burger King employee in face
The video, tweeted on Monday, shows the man standing inches from an employee’s face ranting about a female employee who he claimed "can't count except for robbery and stealing stuff.”
Another NFL contender sounds ready to give Antonio Brown a chance
Troubled wide receivers Antonio Brown and Josh Gordon could be getting another chance in the NFL. On the heels of the Seahawks' blockbuster Jamal Adams trade with the Jets, head...
Rutgers football's coronavirus outbreak nearly doubles
On July 25, Rutgers shut down workouts and placed the entire football program under quarantine. The numbers have only worsened since. Altogether, 28 players have tested positive for the novel...
Honeymooners stranded by pandemic hitch ride home on Antarctic boat
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Feeonaa Clifton said she had never spent even a single night on a boat before she and her husband Neville embarked on the monthlong voyage through...
50 NFL players have now opted out of 2020 season
The NFL opt-out list has officially reached 50. Browns defensive tackle Andrew Billings opted out Tuesday, bringing the total around the league to 50. Players are allowed to opt out...
Average American spends this much time doing housework a month
The average American parent dedicates almost a full day’s worth of time to cleaning and housework each month, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American parents who live...
Man set to become teacher busted for seeking sex from 14-year-old girl
An Oklahoma man set to become a teacher sent explicit photos to someone he thought was a 14-year-old girl and tried to meet up with the teen for sex, deputies...
Nathan Eovaldi will be the difference for Red Sox vs. Rays
The Red Sox’s pitching rotation has the second-worst ERA in the majors, but have the elements on Tuesday that should push things in the right direction. Nathan Eovaldi, riddled by...
Cinemark gears up for August reopening with 'test and learn' centers
After multiple postponements, movie theater chain Cinemark said it's ready to reopen, citing "high satisfaction" among moviegoers who tested the chain's new COVID-19 protocols. In an earnings conference call on...
Jets star explains why he opted out of 2020 season
Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley called his decision to opt out of the 2020 season “probably the biggest football decision I’ve made in a long time.” Mosley made his first comments...
Parents unhappy with school options assemble learning ‘pods’
MIAMI — On the 4-acre farm at the edge of the Everglades where Timea Hunter runs a horse academy, she has hosted plenty of parties, picnics and workshops. So with...
Tornado touches down in NJ as Isaias barrels toward NYC
The small tornado touched down in Cape May County, New Jersey, and a second was also spotted on Long Beach Island in Ocean County, NJ.com reported.
Chicago artist brings segregated residents together in 'Folded Map Project'
Chicago’s segregated residents are unexpectedly becoming friends in a project that an artist hopes will smash barriers and stereotypes. When Tonika Johnson started photographing houses with corresponding addresses in the...
Philippine capital returning to lockdown as virus surges
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine president has agreed to place the capital and outlying provinces back under a lockdown after medical groups warned that the country was waging “a losing...
Ancient fossil is first known example of dinosaur with malignant cancer
WASHINGTON - When scientists first unearthed fossils of a horned dinosaur called Centrosaurus in the badlands of Dinosaur Provincial Park in Canada’s Alberta province in 1989, they spotted a badly...
Sony predicts 40 percent profit drop in film and TV division
Sony said it expects to log a 40 percent decline in full-year profit at its film and TV studio unit due to the pandemic. That's marks a revision from the...
Massive explosions in Lebanon's capital of Beirut leaves dozens dead
Local media carried images of people trapped under rubble, some bloodied.
Husky hilariously tries to take a bath in the sink
This dog is too "husky" for a puppy bath. Watch the awkward moment when a fully grown husky in Krasnodar, Russia, tries to climb into the bathroom sink — only...
MSNBC producer slams network as 'cancer' after quitting
An MSNBC producer released a scathing open letter after quitting her job — accusing the network of becoming a "cancer" that "blocks diversity of thought" and "amplifies fringe voices." Ariana...
‘The Simpsons’ actor Harry Shearer weighs in on using white actors for non-white characters
“The job of the actor is to play someone who they’re not,” he said.
Stimulus standstill: GOP, Dems spar over coronavirus relief
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Tuesday morning that Democrats "want to burn cash on 1,000 unrelated things" and "check off every left wing lobbyist's Christmas list."
Gen Z men say feminists have 'gone too far' for men to succeed: survey data
Well, so much for the demographic's "woke" reputation.
Giants get top pass-rusher back in big coup
Markus Golden made the only choice available. Golden re-signed with the Giants on a one-year, $4.125 million contract Tuesday, after passing his physical. He reported to training camp last Friday...
Giancarlo Stanton's model ex linked to Dodgers star
It appears Chase Carter's baseball allegiances have shifted to the west coast.
Minneapolis mayor blames governor for ignoring warnings about riots
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reportedly ignored repeated warnings from the mayor of Minneapolis about brewing violence in the city after the May death of George Floyd and rebuffed his requests...
Corrections officer, wife die of COVID-19 within hour of each other
A Florida corrections officer and his wife died from COVID-19 complications at a hospital within an hour of each other, according to a report. Wayne Rogers, a 30-year veteran at...
Mayor de Blasio backpedals on crime wave claims
Mayor Bill de Blasio claimed Tuesday that he's "never blamed" coronavirus-shuttered courts for the city's violent crime spree -- despite having done just that no less than three times over...
Rangers youngster on his growth, Artemi Panarin and missing fans
Brett Howden, the Rangers’ 22-year-old center, chatted with The Post’s Steve Serby from the “inside the bubble” in Toronto. Q: You can pick the brain of any center or wing...
LeBron James isn't loving life inside the NBA bubble
LeBron James is still not quite settled in the NBA bubble. The NBA has done a commendable job in creating a sufficient environment for the players in Orlando. For James,...
'Birdman' covered in bagels lets pigeons feast in NYC park
This guy's a real 'holy' roller. A Big Apple birdbrain tied bagels to his body and offered himself up as brunch to a hungry horde of pigeons, video posted online...
Concepts to help take your betting to the next level
In order to be a successful sports bettor you need to know how the game is played. Most casual bettors have a pretty good grasp on the basic fundamentals like...
You can get the CHEF iQ pressure cooker for 25 percent off at Amazon
If you've been looking to upgrade your cooking routine, then you'll love Amazon's latest flash sale on the CHEF iQ pressure cooker. For today only, the highly rated smart cooker...
The Pelicans unleashed Zion Williamson and changed everything
The Pelicans loosened the reins on Zion Williamson and the result was predictable: A victory and a happy rookie. After being limited to a combined 29 minutes in two losses...
Four face shields you can buy on sale right now
On July 30th, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top US infectious disease expert, suggested wearing goggles or face shields as an additional protection measure against the coronavirus. As he told ABC News,...
Ted Cruz convenes Senate hearing on Antifa 'terror attacks'
Sen. Ted Cruz on Tuesday hosted a Senate subcommittee hearing on what he called Antifa “terror attacks” during anti-police brutality protests. Cruz said in a Fox News interview that the...
Ford taps Jim Farley as CEO, replacing Jim Hackett
Jim Farley will lead Ford Motor into the future as the global auto industry faces a new era of autonomous and electric vehicles. The company named Farley, 58, as its...
Mayor de Blasio says NYC Board of Elections 'must do better' with mail-in votes
The city Board of Elections "must do better" than its messy handling of mail-in ballots in June's primaries, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday — while still voicing confidence that...
Upgrade your WFH experience by expanding your laptop’s display
I think it is safe to say that work from home has become the new normal, which means it is probably time you stop making your life unnecessarily difficult by...
VMAs 2020: BTS, Doja Cat and J Balvin among performers this year
BTS will hit the VMA stage for the first time ever.
Embattled NYC health boss who tussled with cops during pandemic resigns
New York City’s embattled Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot — who told a top NYPD official she didn’t “give two rats’ asses” about police at the height of the coronavirus...
Thief steals $2K in merchandise from Coach store in Manhattan
A thief swiped $2,000 in designer items from a Manhattan Coach store over the weekend -- and flashed a box cutter when an employee tried to stop him, cops said....
Astronomers discover fluttering 'butterfly' in deep space
"It appears to float and flutter across the sky."
Illinois lawmaker calls for schools to abolish history curriculum
An Illinois lawmaker is calling on schools to abolish history classes until a new curriculum can be created that doesn't create a "racist society." State Rep. LaShawn K. Ford has...
MMA prospect out to prove she's more 'animal' than Instagram model
MMA star Valerie Loureda has found herself in the spotlight of late, but it has had nothing to do with her fighting abilities. A video uploaded to her TikTok account...
12 hospitalized in hot-air balloon crashes: 'We were in hell'
Eleven of the victims were taken to local hospitals after the incident, while another was rushed to a trauma center in Idaho Falls.
Pizza restaurant launches Spain's first virtual waiter app
PALAFRUGELL, Spain - A restaurant on Spain’s northeastern Mediterranean coast is pioneering a dining experience that allows customers to avoid most face-to-face contact with staff and minimize the risk of...
'Doomsday' couple allegedly wanted friend to lie to cops about son
"Doomsday"-obsessed couple Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell instructed a friend to lie to police about the whereabouts of Vallow's son, claiming he was "safe and happy," according to testimony Monday....
‘Toy Story’ director spoils debate over whether toys can die
Spoiler alert: You probably already know the answer, but are in denial about it.
Spain’s new wave of infections hits the young, middle-aged
SANT SADURNÍ D’ANOIA, Spain — Like most Spaniards, Emma Gaya thought the worst of the pandemic was behind her. Spain’s government had ended a three-month lockdown after an COVID-19 onslaught...
How a man who flew 33 times amid coronavirus stays safe
A Florida-based CEO who has flown more than two dozen times this year says he protects himself from coronavirus while traveling by wearing multiple layers of disposable gloves and exposing...
Trump reveals he has doubts about Epstein's cause of death
President Trump says in a new interview that mega-wealthy child abuser Jeffrey Epstein may have been "killed" in prison, and that's why he wished his alleged accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell "well."...
De Blasio issues warning about Isaias tornado threat
A tornado watch is in effect for the city until 4 p.m.
Trump nursing home plan limits supply of free COVID-19 tests
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s plan to provide every nursing home with a fast COVID-19 testing machine comes with an asterisk: The government won’t supply enough test kits to check...
Amazon drops shoe with N-word in description following outrage
The ad had allegedly been on the site since March.
BLM protesters say costly protective gear prices them out of civil rights
Five Black Lives Matter demonstrators in Seattle claim they’re being priced out of their right to protest. In a lawsuit filed Monday in federal court, they say that clashes with...
Massachusetts court will no longer use 'grandfathering' due to 'racist origins'
A Massachusetts appeals court says the term “grandfathering” will no longer be used in its decisions, citing its origin in post-Civil War laws that prevented Black people from exercising their...
Take-Two earnings on the rise as lockdowns boost video game sales
Shares of "Grand Theft Auto" publisher Take-Two Interactive surged on Tuesday after the company raised its annual sales forecast, citing surging demand from gamers stuck at home because of the...
UN chief says 1 billion students affected by coronavirus closures
UNITED NATIONS — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday the coronavirus pandemic has led to the largest disruption of education in history, with schools closed in more than 160 countries...
Councilwoman intervenes after cops show up at bar for noise complaint
A Rhode Island city councilwoman got involved when cops showed up at a Providence bar for a noise complaint, asking for officers’ names, threatening to call the police chief and...
ESPN host's poll asked if NBA star's torn ACL is funny after he stood for anthem
Dan Le Batard issued an apology for his ill-advised poll Monday afternoon. The ESPN radio host’s show, “The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz,” ran a poll on Twitter poking...
Golf betting skyrocketing as strong field heads to PGA Championship
LAS VEGAS — It was once theorized that when Tiger Woods aged and faded from dominance, golf might become old news, too. But during a year of never-ending bad news,...
Twitter faces $250M FTC fine for using security data to target ads
Twitter revealed this week that it expects to pay as much as $250 million in fines over allegations that it improperly used customers' private data to target ads. The San...
Cops sorry for detaining black family in stolen vehicle mix-up
Footage of the Sunday stop in an Aurora parking lot shows four children, aged 6 to 17, crying loudly as police order them to lie facedown on the parking lot.
DHS deputy secretary bashes Oregon officials for 'smearing' officers
Acting Deputy Homeland Security Secretary Ken Cuccinelli on Tuesday accused Oregon officials of "smearing federal officers" instead of "restoring peace" as Portland was blighted by riots and a record number...
Brett Gardner home run prank: Who was ex-teammate's accomplice?
When a team is rolling like the Yankees are it is easy to have fun, and outfielder Brett Gardner was the butt of a clubhouse joke. When Gardner got to...
Famed acrobat busted after 'Karen' reports her for wearing thong on beach
Her string of bad luck continues – no ifs or butts about it. Sam Panda, an acrobat who went viral a few years ago when she broke her neck during...
Three teens busted in connection to UES armed robbery spree
Three teens were busted -- and a fourth suspect is still on the loose -- in connection to an armed robbery spree on the Upper East Side over the weekend,...
'Absolute scandal': Tennis returns with dubious bubble and US Open confusion
Tennis has officially returned with the WTA Palermo Ladies Open this week, but safety protocols have already been called into question. An unnamed player has already been forced to withdraw...
Woman allegedly bashed cop's head into 'concrete' for asking her about mask
An Australian woman allegedly bashed a cop's head into the ground after being stopped for not wearing a mask — and police believe she's part of a growing trend of...
Twitter expects massive fine for misuse of user phone numbers
The social network said that last year, it "inadvertently" used numbers supplied for security -- to steer advertising.
ESPN star shades ex-husband during NBA broadcast
The internet is in agreement for once: This world isn't worthy of Doris Burke. While commentating on Monday's game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Memphis Grizzlies, ESPN analyst...
Cops break up massive mansion pool party in NJ's richest zip code
Hundreds of carefree revelers — most without masks — were spotted outside the home on Hemlock Drive in Alpine Saturday night, a report says.
Veteran lineman signs with rival days after Jets release
Brian Winters is staying in the AFC East. The former Jets guard signed a one-year deal with the Bills on Monday, according to multiple reports. Winters had been a starting...
The big issue with Fox's virtual baseball fans
You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York’s biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers & columnists to answer them in a...
Fauci issues ominous coronavirus warning for fall
Dr. Anthony Fauci warns that the US could end up “in a really bad situation” if it does not bring its daily coronavirus case count down to 10,000 by September,...
Radio City 'Christmas Spectacular' canceled for first time ever
This year's "Christmas Spectacular," starring leggy dance troupe the Radio City Rockettes, is being canceled for the first time since the show was introduced in 1933. MSG Entertainment, which owns...
14 people shot across NYC in latest surge of gunplay
At least 14 people were shot across New York City during yet another surge of gunplay that began on Monday and stretched into early Tuesday, cops said. Gunfire rang out...
'Coyote Ugly' turns 20: Secrets and scandals of the real-life bar and movie
Stars look back at the cult classic movie — and the bar owner dishes secrets of the real-life Coyote Ugly.
‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Dirty Harry’ actor dead at 81
Born in NYC, he built his acting career from off-Broadway theater.
Tornado watch issued as NYC braces for wrath of Isaias
A tornado watch was added Tuesday to the tropical storm warning in effect across the tri-state area as Tropical Storm Isaias continues its trek toward the Big Apple after making...
Chinese media slams Trump's 'smash and grab' TikTok tactics
Chinese state media branded the US a "rogue country" because of Washington's approach to the popular app TikTok, saying that a forced sale would amount to "an open robbery."
Three reportedly shot at Beverly Hills party thrown for NFL player
One person was killed and two others critically wounded when gunfire erupted during a party held for an NFL player at a Beverly Hills mansion, according to reports. The LAPD received...
Prince Andrew was at nightclub with Epstein's 'sex slave,' witness claims
A new witness is claiming she saw Prince Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein’s “sex slave” Virginia Giuffre at a nightclub on the night the royal allegedly had sex with her, according...
Whale and calf splash surfers in up-close encounter
These surfers had a “whale” of a good time. Stunning drone footage shows a group of surfers' close encounter with a huge whale and her calf in the crystal-blue waters...
Missing sailors rescued after searchers spot their 'SOS' sign in sand
These three castaways made it off the island. A trio of lost sailors were rescued after three days on a small Pacific island Sunday when airborne search crews spotted their...
Portland man, 18, charged with assaulting US Marshal during courthouse protest
An 18-year-old man in Portland has been charged with assaulting a federal officer with a dangerous weapon and willfully damaging government property after his explosive device allegedly blasted both of...
'Drop the knife!': Aftermath of Portland protest stabbing caught on video
A Portland protester was stabbed Monday night during a fight with a woman who took footage inside a city park that housed demonstrators for months, according to police and social...
Long Island goose found strapped with explosives
Authorities were goosed to find a bird strapped with explosives in a Long Island park last week, the apparent product of someone intending to harm the animal, according to local...
Yankees eliminate one reason for veteran pitcher's struggles
James Paxton had lower back surgery in early February and two rough outings since the season got underway. Following Sunday night’s game against the Red Sox in which the lefty...
Video shows police responding to large party at Los Angeles mansion
Police responded to a large party at a Los Angeles mansion on Monday night as the city's clubs and bars remain on lockdown, according to local reports. Chopper footage from...
Two shot at Bronx vigil, a block away from scene of fatal shooting last week
A man and a woman were shot Monday night at a Bronx candlelight vigil for a family member, cops said. Bullets started flying at the event at the Soundview Houses...
This is just a taste of Gerrit Cole's tantalizing potential
If only Monday night’s thunderstorm in The Bronx possessed a little more oomph, Gerrit Cole could have doubled his career complete-games total from two to four in the span of...
Veteran saves Mets from another bullpen debacle
ATLANTA — Jared Hughes came sprinting from the bullpen before the bottom of the eighth inning and then took the shorter route, from the Mets dugout, for the ninth. The...
Judge orders New York state to count previously invalidated mail-in ballots
A federal judge ordered election officials to count thousands of mail-in ballots throughout New York State that were declared invalid for not having a post-mark or arriving at offices shortly...
Struggling Met finally breaks out
Jacob deGrom was due to get some support. Wilson Ramos was due to provide it. Ramos arrived at Truist Park on Monday below the Mendoza line, hitless in his previous...
Georgia teen fighting for her life after vicious pitbull attack
A 15-year-old Georgia girl was fighting for her life Monday after being mauled by two pitbulls while taking a walk in her neighborhood. Joslyn Stinchcomb had her scalp torn off,...
Isaias downgraded to tropical storm following landfall in North Carolina
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Hurricane Isaias has been downgraded to a tropical storm after making landfall near Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, according to an official with the National...
Mets rival loses ace for the season
The Mets finished their win over Atlanta with three starters’ health in question — the Braves weren’t so lucky. Atlanta lost its ace Mike Soroka for the season after he...