August 5, 2020
Lake of the Ozarks mayor defends crowds after town catches heat — again
Pandemic at the disco? Viral videos of packed partying underway at waterfront clubs in Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks led to a spike in tourism amid the coronavirus crisis --...
Millennials are snatching up 'cheap old houses' via Instagram
One cost as little as $18,5000.
Golf's anti-Mariano Rivera looking to close deal this time
SAN FRANCISCO — Mariano Rivera Tony Finau is not. Finau knows this. That’s why he understands why the question about his inability to close the deal and win tournaments is...
This is rock bottom for Gary Sanchez
It was another rough night for Gary Sanchez, who struck out two more times and was hit by a pitch on the left elbow during the Yankees' 3-1 win over...
‘Just strange’: Fauci family needs security amid harassment, death threats
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday said he and his family have needed continued security because of harassment and death threats over his statements about the coronavirus pandemic. “Getting death threats...
Mets defense stunningly looked like 'The Best Infield Ever'
For a night, anyway, the Mets paid homage to a mostly overlooked chapter in their history. It’s coming up on 21 years ago when Sports Illustrated put the four regular...
Innocent bystander among two injured in Queens shooting
A shooting in Queens on Wednesday night wounded two people -- including a woman believed to be an innocent bystander, police sources said. Four suspects on motorized bikes opened fire...
LA mayor threatens to turn off water, power after Beverly Hills bash
The mayor of Los Angeles is threatening to shut off water and power to any businesses or residences found to be hosting massive parties during the coronavirus pandemic. The warning...
Biden's mental ability is a campaign issue that can't be ignored: Devine
He might be riding high in the polls, but Joe Biden’s mental acuity increasingly is an issue in the election campaign, and growling at reporters who ask about it is...
Yankees salvage doubleheader split with clutch hit
After their seventh-inning rally came up short in the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader in Philadelphia, the Yankees made sure to finish the job in the finale. Mike Tauchman’s double...
Condé Nast may face fight in bid to leave WTC offices
Glossy magazine empire Condé Nast is looking to move its headquarters out of the World Trade Center — a surprise shift that insiders say could spur a knockdown, drag-out battle...
Raiders pretended Jon Gruden was hospitalized with coronavirus
Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” It seems Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden has taken that to heart. When Raiders players...
Twin YouTube stars charged over phony bank robbery
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Twin brothers who have won millions of followers by posting prank videos on social media have been charged for faking bank robberies in Southern California and...
Proposal to disband Minneapolis police blocked from ballot
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minneapolis commission decided Wednesday to take more time to review a City Council amendment to dismantle the Police Department in the wake of George Floyd’s death, ending...
Returning linebacker's Jets value skyrocketed with C.J. Mosley opt-out
It has been almost a year since Avery Williamson tore the ACL in his right knee in a meaningless preseason game in Atlanta. The injury occurred late in the second...
Igor Shesterkin mystery solved as Rangers face tough decisions
The offseason began Wednesday, when the Rangers left the bubble in Toronto for disparate precincts across the globe. It is on to 2020-21 for the players who amassed just a...
Rick Porcello steps up in huge Mets win
WASHINGTON — The battle between 2016 Cy Young award-winners ended with one injured and the other in control. If you guessed Rick Porcello as the injured, given the Mets’ health...
Woman arrested for defacing BLM mural outside Trump Tower
The Black Lives Matter mural outside Trump Tower has been defaced yet again — just days after it was cleaned from a previous act of vandalism. Guilet Dita Germanotta, 39,...
Texas cancer researcher murdered on her daily jog, suspect in custody
A cancer researcher and mother of two who emigrated from India to Texas reportedly was murdered on her daily jog Saturday morning. Sarmistha Sen, 43, was found dead by a...
Facebook, Twitter take action against Trump over coronavirus post
Facebook deleted a post by President Trump for the first time on Wednesday, saying it violated a policy against spreading misinformation about the coronavirus, and Twitter restricted his campaign's access...
This type of roster creativity can make Joe Judge a Giants success
For Joe Judge to achieve even a measure of success this season for the Giants, there will have to be more — much more — of what went down to...
Lebanese bride happy to be alive after blast cuts short wedding video
BEIRUT - Radiant in a long white gown and veil, 29-year-old Lebanese bride Israa Seblani stands smiling and posing for her wedding video. The scene is shattered by a deafening...
Top golfer not the same since return from coronavirus hiatus
SAN FRANCISCO — Rory McIlroy was cruising. Not a care in the world. He owned the world No. 1 ranking. He was in great form, with six consecutive top-5 finishes,...
'Big of a b-tch as ever': Johnny Manziel fires back at reporter
Johnny Manziel and reporter Darren Rovell apparently still have beef. Rovell, who works for the Action Network, pointed out the irony of two Sports Illustrated covers from seven years ago....
Seeds aren’t the only bizarre packages Americans are getting from China
Perhaps the seed scammers branched out. After reports across the country of mysterious packages of seeds arriving from China, residents from New York to Georgia now say they're getting other...
Gang member suspected in trio of shootings done in by out-of-town bullets
The Brooklyn ex-con who dodged jail because an attempted murder case against him fell apart is behind bars today because the bullets he allegedly used in another shooting were shipped...
'F--king bulls--t': Yankees coach loses it on despised umpire
Add Yankees third-base coach Phil Nevin to the growing list of Angel Hernandez critics. A visibly heated Nevin was ejected during the first half of Wednesday's doubleheader 11-7 loss to...
New York club pro: Playing in majors never gets old
Rob Labritz, 49, has been the director of golf at GlenArbor Golf Club in Bedford Hills, N.Y. for the past 20 years. He is one of 20 club pros in...
Cruise line held crewmembers 'against their will' without pay, lawsuit claims
A Florida-based cruise line has been hit with a class-action lawsuit by employees who say they were held "against their will" and “forced” to sign a document that allowed the company to not...
‘Spying’ charges against Trump couldn’t be more absurd
President Trump’s rise drove a subset of American conservatives to sheer derangement. Symptoms have included unaccountable reversals of political positions and a burning desire to defeat every single sitting GOP...
Andrew Cuomo’s dubious bid to keep the wealthy from fleeing New York
When it comes to socking New York’s economy with tax hikes, Gov. Andrew Cuomo gets it — for now. Unlike with his no-end-in-sight COVID restrictions. “I literally talk to people...
Fauci expects tens of millions of coronavirus vaccine doses at start of 2021
WASHINGTON - Drugmakers will likely have tens of millions of doses of coronavirus vaccines in the early part of next year, Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious diseases official, said...
Broken zoning rules are crippling NYC’s COVID recovery
New Yorkers have too many worries at the moment, perhaps, to think about urban planning. But the breakdown of the city’s land-use process should loom large for all of us....
Don’t blame NYC’s Health boss for hating to work with de Blasio
New York City’s health commissioner quit her post in the middle of the pandemic — but given the way Mayor Bill de Blasio has handled the coronavirus crisis, we can’t...
Why won’t Democrats listen to blacks about defunding cops?
Talk about out-of-touch pols. According to a new Gallup survey, nearly nine out of 10 respondents — and more than eight of 10 African Americans — oppose having police spend...
Let’s stop importing doctors while American MDs go jobless
The United States is in the midst of the worst public-health crisis in a generation. So why are many of the nation’s newest doctors unable to find work? More than...
Islanders goalie admits to game-turning 'mistake'
A rare penalty called on Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov early in the third period changed the whole trajectory of Game 3 against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday afternoon. It was...
Trump will block evictions if Democrats won't bend: White House
President Trump is prepared to sign executive orders on Friday to revive a moratorium on evictions and the lapsed federal boost in unemployment insurance pay, White House chief of staff...
Protester busted for allegedly trying to cut NYPD van's brake line
Jeremy Trapp was also charged for allegedly telling a paid informant that he wanted to blow up the Verrazzano Bridge, according to federal prosecutors.
US COVID-19 testing slows down as death toll rises more than 1K daily
U.S. testing for the coronavirus is dropping even as infections remain high and the death toll rises by more than 1,000 a day, a worrisome trend that officials attribute largely...
Yankees loss overshadowed by starter's growing concerns
Not even a late rally by the Yankees’ offense could bail out J.A. Happ this time. The struggling left-hander had another shaky start Wednesday in Philadelphia, allowing four runs in...
NYPD has pattern of using 'fraudulent' subpoenas to get what it wants: suit
The NYPD's Internal Affairs Bureau issues "fraudulent," warrant-less subpoenas to investigate rank-and-file cops and to prevent leaks to the media, a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday claims. The subpoenas violate officers'...
Over 80,000 mail-in ballots disqualified in NYC primary mess
The mail-in ballots of more than 84,000 New York City Democrats who sought to vote in the presidential primary were disqualified, according to new figures released by the Board of...
Susan Mendik selling $9M townhouse late husband Bernard built
The widow of real estate developer Bernard Mendik has put the Upper East Side townhouse he built in 1982, at 207 E. 71st St., on the market.
Trump deploying task force to states to tailor coronavirus guidance
WASHINGTON -- President Trump on Wednesday announced he is dispatching members of his coronavirus task force to different states to help them tailor their response to the coronavirus crisis. "In...
21-year-old turning heads after surprisingly making Mets
WASHINGTON — Andres Gimenez was a surprise roster addition at the end of spring training 2.0, but suddenly has assumed a larger role with the Mets. Robinson Cano’s recent move...
Biden's campaign knocked on zero doors this week — while Trump's hit one million
The Trump and Biden campaigns are taking wildly different approaches to canvassing voters amid the pandemic, according to a new report. Volunteers for President Trump's re-election effort say they have...
Death of NJ man probed as possible electrocution linked to Isaias
The death of a 60-year-old New Jersey man is being probed as a possible electrocution from a wire downed in Tropical Storm Isaias. The River Vale, NJ man was found...
Shocking videos reveal horror, humanity of terrifying Beirut blast
The explosion sent a mushroom cloud high into the sky above the Lebanese capital, leveling much of the city’s port area, damaging some buildings and blowing out windows in others.
CDC warns against drinking hand sanitizer after poisoning deaths
Health officials are warning against drinking hand sanitizer — after four poisoning deaths were reported in the American southwest. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday issued an...
NYPD ends spat between police unions, CCRB over remote hearings
The NYPD has ordered cops to appear for misconduct hearings via video — after weeks of fighting between the unions and the city's Civilian Complaint Review Board police watchdog, The...
NYC business owners seek clarity on vague future of indoor dining reopening
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration is refusing to give specific guidelines for when indoor dining can resume in New York City, leaving industry representatives and business owners frustrated by...
Adam Gase's handling of Le'Veon Bell could decide his Jets fate
The body is sculpted and glistening with perspiration, and Le’Veon Bell loves showing it off on Instagram. See Le’Veon skipping rope. See Le’Veon boxing. Hear coach Adam Gase giving Le’Veon...
'E! News' among canceled shows in NBCUniversal restructure
Three E! entertainment news shows have been canceled.
Sun worshipers share secrets for scoring beach spots during a pandemic
Going to the beach is one sacred summer ritual you can still safely do this year — if you can get there in time.
Suspect broke 63 MTA subway car windows over three months, cops say
Sometimes it's OK to bash the MTA — but not like this! Police are searching for a man they believe smashed 63 MTA subway car windows over the course of...
Beirut explosion reportedly equal to 1,100 tons of TNT
The huge blast that leveled much of Beirut's port district Tuesday had the impact of 1,100 tons of TNT and the seismic force of a 3.3-magnitude earthquake, according to reports....
Gov. Cuomo issues emergency declaration in NYC after Isaias
"We're taking an all-hands-on-deck approach and activating every resource at our disposal to expedite communities' recovery from the impacts of Tropical Storm Isaias," said Cuomo.
Sports power couple Laura and Josh Rutledge selling NYC condo
The ESPN anchor and former MLB infielder only bought the apartment in November.
Nine injured, one critically, in NYC crash involving MTA bus
A crash involving an MTA bus in Brooklyn Wednesday left nine injured — one critically, officials said. A blue Mercury Grand Marquis and gray Lexus RX 300 collided with an...
Biden VP search narrows to Kamala Harris and Susan Rice, report says
Joe Biden's veep list has reportedly narrowed to two candidates: Sen. Kamala Harris and Susan Rice. According to an Axios report published Wednesday, the Democratic nominee, 77, is holed up...
People are renting or buying second homes to use as offices
Locals, with the means to do so, are renting or buying separate flexible-space apartments to use as home offices.
Giants' options aren't very appealing after cornerback's opt-out
Sam Beal’s decision not to play this season should not make a major impact on the Giants. The fact it could — that so much was riding on a cornerback...
NYC exploring public takeover of school buses -- with one company linked to de Blasio
TransPar Group, Inc. won the contract in late June, according to minutes from the city's Economic Development Corporation.
The mystery seeds from China have finally been identified
Residents in all 50 states have recently reported getting the bizarre, unsolicited seed packages, apparently being sent from China.
Yankees' plan for Aroldis Chapman as bullpen changes
Aroldis Chapman continues to progress in his comeback from a battle with COVID-19, but there still is no return date set for the Yankees closer. “I don’t expect it anytime...
College coach's 'toxic' culture included confiscating player's dog
Texas Tech women’s basketball coach Marlene Stollings has come under fire for creating what players described as a “toxic” environment that allegedly included sexual harassment, name-calling and a stolen dog....
Beirut explosion sparked by nearby warehouse fire, report says
The Beirut explosion that killed at least 135 people and injured thousands appears to have been sparked by a warehouse fire, according to a new report A fire at one...
Michelle Obama says she has 'low-grade depression' -- blames Trump
Former first lady Michelle Obama says she's suffering from "low-grade depression" in part because of President Trump. "I'm dealing with some form of low-grade depression. Not just because of the...
Police rescue frightened horse from barn fire
These cops weren't horsin' around. Watch the dramatic rescue of horse, frozen in fear inside a barn blaze in Pennsylvania. Hilltown Township Police Officers Matthew Reiss and Kristian Hanus pulled...
History was made in the Orioles radio booth last night
Melanie Newman made Baltimore Orioles history on Tuesday. The 29-year-old made her play-by-play debut on the Orioles Radio Network in the team's 4-0 loss to the Marlins, becoming the first...
Pelosi slams Trump's 'very wrong' idea to deliver convention speech at White House
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday said it was "very wrong" for President Trump to suggest he would deliver his convention speech from the White House. "Whether it's...
Whimsical, Hobbit-like Chicago home listed for less than $500K
"It's cozy and beautiful and fabulous."
Beware a 2000 recount repeat and other commentary
2020 watch: Beware a 2000-Recount Repeat “As a survivor of the 2000 recount,” former George W. Bush Press Secretary Ari Fleischer at Fox News warns of a repeat. If this...
Tom Hanks being considered for Geppetto in live 'Pinocchio' remake
He's soon to be a real, live-action boy, and Tom Hanks may play his dad.
'Waiting for the Barbarians' review: Heavy-handed, but Johnny Depp sure is scary
There's precious little subtlety here.
Sally Yates says James Comey went 'rogue' in Michael Flynn case
Former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates said Wednesday that then-FBI Direct James Comey went "rogue" during the investigation of Michael Flynn. Yates oversaw day-to-day operations at the Justice Department during...
NY native is 5th Fort Hood soldier found dead this year
The body of Spc. Francisco Gilberto Hernandezvargas of Woodside, NY, was recovered from a lake near the Texas base weeks after another soldier drowned there.
Stacey Bronfman lists modern Hamptons mansion for $11.5M
The property, at 75 Sams Creek Road in Bridgehampton, was designed by architect Norman Jaffe, known for contemporary Long Island homes -- but Jaffe also lived there himself.
Lithium-laced drinking water could curb suicide rates, scientists say
Fun fact: Lithium was part of 7-Up's original recipe from 1929.
Guided ketamine trip therapy clinic opening in NYC this month
A mind-expanding injection may be just what the doctor ordered.
Inside China’s huge underground city dubbed 'The Dungeon'
Astonishing images show inside China's huge underground city, where millions of low-income workers known as the Rat Tribe live in tunnels spanning three stories below ground. The complex, dubbed Dìxià...
Majority of African Americans want steady police presence
A majority of African Americans want the police presence in their neighborhoods to stay the same, according to a Gallup poll released Wednesday — even though less than one-in-five say...
75 people evacuated from capsized dinner cruise in Thailand
Around 75 people were evacuated from a capsized dinner cruise in Thailand, a report from Khaosod English – a local news outlet in Bangkok – revealed. The three-story wooden ferry...
Fairway sued for fraud
Will the real Fairway please stand up? The supermarket chain that bought Fairway Market out of bankruptcy in March says the former owners of the Big Apple grocer have been...
Sexpot: Women who use marijuana have better orgasms, study claims
The study involved conducting a survey of 452 ladies who responded to an invitation distributed at a chain of marijuana retail stores.
Why The Post will never forget tabloid journalism hero Pete Hamill
Legendary columnist Pete Hamill, who passed away on Wednesday at 85, was a tabloid journalism hero and a celebrated novelist and screenwriter for 60 years. But for me, the zenith...
Why CEOs are stepping down: 2020's major resignations, explained
Away, Ford, and Disney all had C-Suite shakeups this year. Why are so many CEO's stepping down in 2020? We explain the major resignations in detail.
'Mask mouth' is a seriously stinky side effect of wearing masks
Some bad breath just can't be masked.
Trump campaign requests presidential debates be moved to early September
WASHINGTON -- President Trump's campaign has formally requested a presidential debate be moved to the first week of September, and that another debate be added to the schedule, as they...
Podcast: How it ended so quickly for the Rangers
The Rangers' playoff run ended much quicker than they expected, getting swept in three games by the Hurricanes. To look back on the rough series and the Rangers' season, we...
Port Authority left in dark on mayor's NYC checkpoints at bridges, tunnels
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey was left in the dark on Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan to set up NYC checkpoints for coronavirus at the city's...
The better Carmelo Anthony plays, the angrier Blazers get
Carmelo Anthony wants to prove the NBA was wrong about him. His new teammates are heavily invested in the mission, too. “When we got him, everybody had something to say...
Google, Amazon, WhatsApp top list of hackers' favorite brands to imitate
Google and Amazon have overtaken Apple as hackers’ most imitated brands, a new report says. Google, Amazon, WhatsApp and Facebook are the brands that hackers copied the most to trick...
NASA captures storm Isaias in a 'slice' taken by satellite
NASA’s CloudSat satellite passed directly over Tropical Storm Isaias as it was strengthening back into a hurricane on Monday. The satellite analyzed Isaias before it made landfall in North Carolina,...
Bet on a vintage Dallas Keuchel performance
2020: “Well done Hurricane Isaias! OK then, release the giant murder Hornets!!!”... Health commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot resigned Tuesday. Mayor de Blasio’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic was a “deep...
Powerful NYC Democrat demands Board of Elections overhaul after 'total collapse'
"The failure of the NYC Board of Elections over the last several elections has been appalling," wrote Democratic state Senator Liz Krueger.
Penis microbes may increase the risk of vaginal infections after sex
Couples may share a lot more than a bed, the new study suggests.
Second White House journalist tests positive for coronavirus this week
A second White House journalist has tested positive for COVID-19 in less than a week, the White House Correspondents' Association said on Wednesday. The latest case was diagnosed after the...
Cuomo and his Health Dept. at odds over total New York COVID-19 deaths
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his own Health Department are at odds over how many New Yorkers have died from the coronavirus. The governor on Wednesday reported 25,179 COVID-related fatalities in...
Student sues Yale for lacking 'on-campus life' amid remote learning
Arguing that he shouldn't have to pay in full for an online education, Jonathan Michel, of Ohio, filed the case in New Haven federal court on July 29.
Activist wearing anti-cop mask says she was kicked off flight because she's black
A Florida activist wearing a face mask with a vulgar anti-cop slogan on it claims she was kicked off an American Airlines flight because of her race. “I think I...
Science proves that microwaves suck at almost everything
Microwaves are one of those modern conveniences that everyone uses but that nobody is particularly fond of. I mean let’s be real here, you know that heating stuff up on...
Chiefs star splits with girlfriend, angrily denies cheating
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end is a free agent.
Family of man killed in Queens one-punch death files lawsuit
The family of a Florida tourist who died from a single punch delivered by ex-Wake Forest basketball coach Jamill Jones has filed a wrongful death lawsuit following Jones’ no-jail sentence....
Grandmother plays 'Auld Lang Syne' in home rocked by Beirut explosion
A moving video captures a grandmother in Lebanon calmly playing "Auld Lang Syne" on the piano in her debris-strewn home in the wake of the massive blast that shook Beirut...
Kanye West drops effort to be on New Jersey presidential ballot
"Screams from the haters" kept Kanye West from getting on the presidential ballot in New Jersey. West has withdrawn his petition to appear as an independent presidential candidate on the...
New York coronavirus policy is harming disabled youth, parents say
Christopher Heisel of Long Island, N.Y., was once able to take 30 steps with help from his gait trainer. The child, who suffers from cerebral palsy, could sit up on...
Jared Goff on quarantine weight gain: Cheeseburgers or muscle
Jared Goff is opening up about his quarantine transformation. During a conference call this week, the 25-year-old quarterback -- entering his fifth season with the Los Angeles Rams -- quipped...
Coronavirus vaccine might not be as effective for one group of people
A coronavirus vaccine, once found, likely won't be as effective in protecting people who are obese, researchers have warned. Other immunizations, such as those for the flu and hepatitis B,...
Pennsylvania woman killed after Isaias floodwaters swept her car away
A woman was killed when her car was swept away by floodwaters in Pennsylvania as Tropical Storm Isaias raged, according to a new report. The 44-year-old victim was driving when...
Tourist snaps off toes of 19th century sculpture at Italy museum
A footloose and fancy free tourist in Italy snapped three toes off a 200-year-old sculpture while taking a photo according to reports. The toe woes began on July 31 when...
White Sox vs. Brewers prediction: Play the Under
Milwaukee was handed a curveball over the weekend when their four-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals was postponed, but they will look to get things brewing Wednesday against the...
'Driving Miss Daisy' star Jessica Tandy's former Manhattan home on the market
A landmarked Murray Hill triplex -- in a townhouse once home to the late, legendary actress Jessica Tandy and her actor husband, Hume Cronyn -- is on the market as...
Goalie's mistake costs Islanders in bid to sweep Panthers
The Islanders broke their own brooms before they could complete the sweep. Costly penalties and undisciplined play from the Islanders led to a 3-2 loss in Game 3 of the...
NCAA ruling puts fall sports in real jeopardy
After months of inaction, punting decisions down the calendar, the NCAA finally began to take action Wednesday, and hours after doing so, Division II and III fall championships were canceled...
Only three people shot in NYC during Tropical Storm Isaias
Just three people were shot Tuesday -- as Tropical Storm Isaias raged through New York -- far fewer than he two days prior, which saw double-digit shootings amid an ongoing...
Eli Manning gets into one Hall of Fame
Eli Manning is officially a Hall of Famer. Well, in New Jersey, anyway. The two-time Super Bowl MVP will be inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame, the organization...
St. Louis prosecutor Kim Gardner wins primary after charging gun-toting couple
The prosecutor who charged a now-infamous St. Louis couple for pointing guns at Black Lives Matter protesters outside their mansion last month has won her primary election for a second...
Grisly drone footage shows scope of Beirut devastation
Drone footage shot on Wednesday captures the utter destruction of Beirut's port district following the massive explosion that killed at least 135 people and injured 5,000 more. The overhead footage...
Russia plans to remove radioactive subs, reactors from its Arctic sea floor
Russian state atomic energy corporation Rosatom is planning to remove the most dangerous radioactive items from the country’s Arctic seafloor, according to a media report. State news agency TASS reports...
Convicted sex offender charged in gruesome murder of poker pro
The 60-year-old Michigan man charged in the death of professional poker player Susie Zhao is a homeless sex offender who met her at a motel the night before her charred...
Joe Judge's Giants isolation plan does not include a 'pseudo-bubble'
Call him “Bazooka Joe,” because he has a very strict definition of a bubble. In Joe Judge’s first year coaching the Giants, players and coaches have the option of checking...
Parents are finding it harder than ever to talk to their kids about the state of the world
Nearly seven in 10 American parents believe talking to their kids about politics is more difficult today than it was for their own parents, according to new research. Eighty percent...
Hiroshima survivors worry that the world will forget
HIROSHIMA, Japan — The atomic bomb that exploded over Hiroshima 75 years ago didn’t just kill and maim. The survivors have also lived for decades with lingering shame, anger and...
Mayor takes veiled shot at ousted health commissioner
Both Shea and Barbot have clashed with the mayor over his decisions around policing and the coronavirus.
Star of Netflix documentary 'Audrie & Daisy' dead at 23
Daisy Coleman, one of the subjects of the 2016 Netflix documentary “Audrie & Daisy,” died by suicide on Tuesday. Coleman was 23.
Grisly before and after images reveal devastation of Beirut blast
Before and after satellite images show the level of devastation from the massive blast at a Beirut port that killed at least 135 and left as many as 300,000 homeless...
Most people are more stressed than ever about bills since the pandemic began
One in four Americans has missed a payment on at least one of their bills since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 respondents examined...
5-year-old girl who wandered from home as Isaias raged found dead
The body of a missing 5-year-old girl who wandered away from her Pennsylvania home during Tropical Storm Isaias has been discovered near a creek, police said. Eliza Talal, who was...
Henrik Lundqvist's long Rangers goodbye is coming to an end
This has been a long goodbye. A melancholy one, too. But now is the time. In your heart, you know it’s right. Henrik Lundqvist might, also. He has been The...
Beirut port officials under house arrest as explosion death toll hits 135
It was not clear how many officials would be included or their seniority level, official sources told Reuters as they revealed the house arrest under the watch of Lebanon's army.
Russian man's forgotten 'floating bomb' is behind Beirut devastation
The massive stockpile of fertilizer that exploded this week in Beirut and killed at least 135 people was a known risk for seven years — and was even described as...
PGA Championship: These four players are worth a wager
Majors golf returns beginning Thursday with the PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco. Justin Thomas won his 13th PGA Tour event last weekend at the WGC-FedEx St....
Americans are thankful for 'little joys' more than ever these days
Seeing a loved one after being apart for a while, sleeping in a freshly made bed and feeling the sun on their face are Americans’ top “little joys,” according to...
New Miley Cyrus song puts Instagram's TikTok competitor Reels on map
She came in like a wrecking ball on Instagram.
Danish author selling Brooklyn 'treehouse' studio for $396K
Christian Moerk went to Paris in February to sell an apartment he owned there. He fell in love during COVID-19 and is now selling his 403-square-foot NYC pad instead.
Dem mega-donor faces new felonies for OD deaths
A federal grand jury in California has indicted Democratic mega-donor Ed Buck on four additional felony counts related to the fatal drug overdoses of two men at his home. Buck,...
NYC reaches new milestone in coronavirus battle
There were four new coronavirus deaths in total statewide, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday.
Ellen DeGeneres' brother blasts 'bulls--t' attacks on his sister
"She always has — and always will — stand against bullying."
Son of late ‘Dyno Gyno’ wants judge to order autopsy of dad’s remains
The son of disgraced "dyno-gyno" Niels Lauersen wants a court to release the body of the late "fertility doctor to the stars" so an autopsy can rule out "foul play"...
HHS Secretary Alex Azar to travel to Taiwan, angering China
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar will travel to Taiwan in coming days to discuss the global response to the coronavirus pandemic, the highest level visit by a US...
COVID-19 has drastically reduced parents' back-to-school spending
NEW YORK — For Michelle Lynn England, back-to-school shopping always meant heading to Target and the local mall with her two girls and dropping about $500 on each of them...
Smoking weed, vaping may trigger heart attack or stroke, studies say
The paper referenced studies that showed that the THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, found in cannabis could lead to sudden heart rhythm abnormalities.
New app allows NYC renters to rate their landlords
New York City’s 311 hotline has received more than 90,000 housing complaints since the coronavirus lockdown began in March, with a third of callers griping about heat and hot-water issues....
'Star Trek: Lower Decks' actor Jerry O'Connell dishes on animated series
O’Connell and wife Rebecca Romijn are on parallel career treks these days.
Ex-high school football star charged with fatally shooting brother
A former Pennsylvania high school football standout fatally shot his older brother, prosecutors alleged this week. Michael Barbuto, an 18-year-old Beaver County man who played wide receiver and defensive back...
Ominous Cam Newton-Bill Belichick warning from player who knows both well
Cam Newton won the Heisman Trophy, a national championship, an NFL MVP, an NFC Championship. Bill Belichick has what Newton’s missing, holding more Super Bowl rings than any person on...
Congressional leaders offer uninspiring update on coronavirus relief package
Talks on another coronavirus relief bill are sputtering on Capitol Hill, with party leaders reporting little progress on a deal that would pump more stimulus money to most Americans. "The...
Couples seek genital 'matchmaking' to improve lockdown sex
A plastic surgeon is helping couples get a "perfect fit."
This high-quality air fryer is 25 percent off for Amazon sale
You can make some major upgrades to your frying game now that Amazon is running a sale on the Cosori Max XL Air Fryer. For a limited time, you can...
Deadly Beirut blast may have a devastating consequence
The silos destroyed in the deadly Tuesday explosion contained about 15,000 tonnes of grain at the time, Lebanese economy minister Raoul Nehme told Reuters.
Neil Young sues Trump campaign for using his songs at rallies
Stop rockin’ in the free world! Legendary folk rocker Neil Young is suing to stop President Trump from playing his tunes on the campaign trail. The Grammy award-winning singer is...
Man's burning desire for romantic proposal torches their apartment
Talk about burning love.
Homeless man dead after Penn Station attack: cops
Cops found him at the bottom of the stairway with head trauma.
Cuomo begs the rich to return to NYC: 'Come over, I'll cook!'
ALBANY -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been begging rich people to return to New York City from their second-home retreats so they can pay taxes to help offset the state’s...
De Blasio calls for quarantine checkpoints – then asks for NYPD volunteers
The NYPD is asking for volunteers from its civilian staff to enforce the state's quarantine order for travelers, The Post has learned.
Walmart announces free drive-in movies: Theater locations and dates
In the ultimate meeting of highbrow and lowbrow, Tribeca Film Festival is partnering with Walmart to offer free drive-in movies.
'Are you a junkie?' Biden loses it over reporter's cognitive test question
The heated exchange happened during an interview with CBS correspondent Errol Barnett who asked Biden to clarify if he had taken a test to measure his mental acuity.
Isaias was 'most serious' storm to hit NYC since Sandy, de Blasio says
Tropical Storm Isaias' appearance in New York may have been brief — but it was the worst storm to wallop the area since Hurricane Sandy, Mayor Bill de Blasio said...
There is a birthday cake thief inside the NBA bubble
There is a thief with a sweet tooth lurking inside the NBA bubble. New Orleans Pelicans center Derrick Favors’ birthday cake was stolen as he recently celebrated his 29th birthday,...
NBA star feels he was 'thrown under the bus' for strip-club visit
Like many men, Lou Williams only realized after leaving a strip club that he could have made a better decision. Speaking for the first time since a visit to the...
Churchgoer spreads coronavirus to at least 91 people
An Ohio churchgoer sparked a coronavirus outbreak that spread to more than 90 other people after he attended a service, Gov. Mike DeWine said. The 56-year-old man, who was not...
400,000 NYC families could lose homes as eviction pause lifts, federal aid stalls
As many as 400,000 families across New York City could end up in housing court as the coronavirus takes a toll on people's health and finances. The legal actions could...
China reportedly helped Saudi Arabia build secret nuclear site
Chinese companies recently helped Saudi Arabia construct a secret uranium extraction facility, according to a report. The absolute monarchy, and a US ally, stealthily constructed the "yellowcake" processing plant in...
Discovery to launch new streaming service as profit falls 71 percent
Discovery, home of "90 Day Fiancé" and Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," said Wednesday that it plans to launch a new streaming service as the coronavirus took a bite...
Biden scraps plans to accept nomination at DNC over COVID-19 fears
Joe Biden will no longer travel to Wisconsin to formally accept the Democratic Nomination at a scaled-back convention in Milwaukee later this month, party officials announced Wednesday. Convention organizers said...
5 dead, including 2 children, in suspected arson at Denver home
Five people, including two children, were found dead in a house fire in Denver that evidence shows was intentionally set, authorities said. Denver Fire Department Capt. Greg Pixley said investigators...
MLB season is torture for Mike Trout
Mike Trout is already back with the Los Angeles Angels, but it wasn't easy for him to leave home. After missing four games because of the birth of his son,...
Seagulls prove they still can't be trusted in this snack attack
This could be a bonus scene from Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds."
Trump slams Black Lives Matter organization as 'Marxist group'
President Trump said Wednesday that Black Lives Matter is "a Marxist group that is not looking for good things for our country." Trump said in a "Fox & Friends" interview...
Black New Yorkers with a college degree earn $21,900 less a year than their white counterparts
Creating a life of financial security in New York City is notoriously daunting. A new report suggests that the effort New Yorkers are putting into that goal isn’t paying off...
Cops search for woman who randomly punched 6-year-old at Walgreens
A woman socked a 6-year-old boy in the head in an unprovoked attack at a Brooklyn Walgreens last week -- and she is still on the lam, cops said. The...
People in Japan panic buy gargling medicine after governor touts anti-virus effect
TOKYO - Japanese drugstores were stripped bare of gargling solution by Wednesday, a day after the governor of the western prefecture of Osaka suggested it could help fight coronavirus, triggering...
Quarantine crackdown: De Blasio threatens violators with $10K fines
Out-of-state travelers could face up to $10,000 in fines if they break New York City's two-week quarantine rule, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday, saying checkpoints will also be set...
Domino’s worker makes a pizza blindfolded
This blindfolded pizza guy’s skills are totally supreme. Watch as 18-year-old Jeremyah makes a pepperoni pizza with a face mask over his eyes at a Domino's branch in Santa Fe,...
Pompeo, Trump pledge to support Beirut after deadly explosion
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reiterated President Trump's pledge that the US stands ready to help Lebanon after a major warehouse blast left at least 100 dead and 300,000 homeless....
Anthropologie takes extra 25 percent off clearance for flash sale
If you been on the hunt for some chic fashions, then Anthropologie has the perfect flash sale for you. The brand is taking an extra 25% off a variety of...
PGA Championship picks: An unlikely veteran will win title
The Post's Mark Cannizzaro makes his picks for this week's PGA Championship at Harding Park in San Francisco: Adam Scott The 40-year-old Australian and past Masters champion hasn’t played on...
Portland cancels 'Kindergarten Cop' for romanticizing 'over-policing'
A Portland theater has scrapped plans to screen the Arnold Schwarzenegger flick “Kindergarten Cop” after complaints that the comedy "romanticizes over-policing." The Northwest Film Center announced this week it would...
Beirut bride's horror: Wedding shoot captured moment of terrifying blast
A bride posing for her wedding photos was caught in the Beirut blast — and was filmed running for her life amid the debris. Dr. Israa Seblani smiled proudly in...
German girls were more studious, creative than boys during pandemic
BERLIN - Girls have studied harder and spent longer on creative projects than boys during Germany’s coronavirus pandemic, but both have frayed their parents’ nerves more than they did before...
Cops search for missing girl who wandered outside during Isaias
Police in Pennsylvania are searching for a missing 5-year-old girl who wandered outside as Tropical Storm Isaias walloped the region. Eliza Talal, who is autistic and non-verbal, was last seen...
President Trump plans to give RNC speech live at White House
President Trump says he plans to give his Republican National Convention speech this month from the White House. "I'll probably do mine live from the White House," Trump said Wednesday...
NYC man killed by falling tree during Isaias identified
The man killed when a tree uprooted by Tropical Storm Isaias crashed on his car in Queens has been identified as an East Harlem resident, according to cops. Mario Siles,...
Houston latest city to fine residents who won't wear a mask
Houston is the latest city to announce fines for residents who refuse to wear masks in an effort to control the spread of coronavirus, joining a growing list of local...
Aaron Rodgers wasn't only Packer stunned by QB draft shocker
It sounds like most of the Packers were blindsided by the team's 2020 NFL Draft drama. Star wide receiver Davante Adams says that he and his teammates were expecting general...
BMW posts $790 million loss as coronavirus pummels auto sales
BMW on Wednesday reported a quarterly loss of $790 million, fueled by a staggering 25-percent sales drop as the coronavirus pandemic continues to pummel the auto industry. The German auto...
Ref shocked at tennis star's sweaty coronavirus mistake
Old habits are hard to break. Tennis stars have been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons during the coronavirus crisis and that has — accidentally — continued in...
Florida cop caught punching unarmed man on video gets reinstated
A Florida police officer who was suspended for punching an unarmed man outside a hotel has been cleared of wrongdoing by prosecutors and internal affairs investigators. Miami Beach Officer Adriel...
Expert-led trainings that will teach you everything about Adobe Creative Cloud
When it comes to creating eye-catching designs, no software is trusted by more professionals than those in Adobe’s Creative Cloud. Thankfully, you don’t have to be a pro in order...
These anti-bacterial wipes and soap are perfect for sanitizing on the go
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has made it very clear that washing your hands thoroughly is one of the best ways to limit the transmission of the...
Trump wants to debate Biden before first mail-in ballots are sent out
President Trump says he wants the presidential debates earlier so that they can happen before ballots are mailed, and that he's heard opponent Joe Biden wants to avoid the forums...
Latin America now has world's highest coronavirus death toll
Latin America surpassed Europe on Tuesday to become the region with the highest coronavirus death toll worldwide, according to a Reuters tally. The region has now recorded more than 206,000...
Video shows man open fire in broad daylight on Brooklyn street
A gunman was captured on surveillance video popping off shots at another man during a broad-daylight blitz in Brooklyn last month. The brief video, captured around 3:50 p.m. July 5...
Georgia second-grader tests positive for COVID-19 after first day of school
A second-grade student in Georgia tested positive for the coronavirus after attending the first day of in-person classes, according to a report. Sixes Elementary School in Cherokee County informed parents...
Terrifying video captures moment of Beirut blast during reporter's live interview
A BBC reporter screamed in terror as the Beirut blast threw her to the ground while she reported live -- the camera rolling as broken glass scattered around her.
Tinder owner's shares surge over 12 percent as online dating soars
Shares of Tinder's parent company Match Group surged more than 12 percent Wednesday after it said stuck-at-home singles turning to its apps for love have fueled surprisingly strong earnings. The...
Pete Hamill, legendary Post columnist and author, dead at 85
Pete Hamill, the consummate New York newspaperman and novelist whose 15-year career at the New York Post included stints as a columnist and editor, died Wednesday, his family said. He...
Potential Biden VP pick praised Communist Party USA member
Rep. Karen Bass, who is reportedly on Joe Biden's shortlist of potential running mates, honored a known member of the Communist Party USA by praising him in remarks she then...
Little girl, 6, chokes on face mask baked into her Chicken McNuggets
Maddie's Happy Meal turned out to be anything but.
Top MLB prospect flirts with 'Bachelor' star on Instagram
Adley Rutschman is really hoping to score a first impression rose from "Bachelor" alum Madison Prewett.
Mayor urged to resign after saying Biden tapped 'Aunt Jemima' as VP
A Virginia mayor is facing calls to resign for a Facebook post saying Joe Biden “just announced Aunt Jemima” as his running mate in his bid for the White House....
First major college football team cancels season
UConn football announced Wednesday it has canceled its 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns, becoming the first program at the sport’s highest level (FBS) to take the step. On the...
Prince Andrew used puppet of himself on victims: Epstein accuser
Prince Andrew once used a puppet of himself to allegedly grope Virginia Roberts Giuffre and another accuser in Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan townhouse -- before an erotic massage in the "dungeon,"...
Over 89,000 New Yorkers still without power after Isaias ripped through NYC
More than 89,000 people were still without power in New York City on Wednesday afternoon — a day after Tropical Storm Isaias ripped through the region, knocking out juice to...
College football team in chaos over alleged coronavirus 'cover-up'
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Colorado State president Joyce McConnell says she will launch an investigation into how the athletic department handled COVID-19 safety protocols amid a report that players were...
CDC warns of upcoming outbreak of life-threatening disease
The CDC is warning that it expects an outbreak of a rare, life-threatening disease that targets children, starting this month. The potentially deadly neurological and respiratory disease, acute flaccid myelitis,...
Trump: 'Teachers in a certain age group' should stay home in the fall
"If a teacher's in a certain age group, I think they shouldn't be going in and probably they'll have to wait until the thing goes by," Trump said during a...
Oprah labeled a 'fraud' for calling out 'white privilege'
"Why is Oprah, maybe the richest black woman in the world, trying to shame white people?"
What Jets' new cap space means in lingering Jadeveon Clowney saga
You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York’s biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers to answer them in a series of regularly published...
We now know the apparent cause of devastating Beirut explosion
The 2,700 tons of fertilizer believed to have caused the explosion that devastated Beirut had been confiscated from a Russian businessman — who "abandoned" his cargo ship after an unscheduled...
Teacher charged with having sex with 15-year-old student
A Texas teacher is charged with having sex with a 15-year-old male student -- just months after she started working at a high school, court records show.
Kirk Cousins talks 'mermaids' on Kyle Brandt's new podcast
Aaron Rodgers isn't the only NFL star in Kyle Brandt's hot seat. On Wednesday, Aug. 12, The Ringer's "10 Questions with Kyle Brandt" podcast will premiere exclusively on Spotify, hosting...
Ex-Google engineer gets 18 months for stealing trade secrets
A former Google engineer who stole self-driving car technology for Uber was sentenced this week to 18 months in prison, in what a California judge called the "biggest trade secret...
Star quarterback's wife 'loses her s--t' at NFL for turning life into nightmare
The NFL turned Kelly Stafford's life into "a nightmare." Lions star QB Matthew Stafford was removed from the NFL's COVID-IR list on Tuesday, but not after a false-positive test by...
What starstruck teammates were whispering about Tom Brady
LeSean McCoy sounds like a fan as much as a teammate. The new Buccaneers running back couldn’t help but gush about Tom Brady after signing up to play behind him...
The creepy reason Epstein allegedly preferred pink sheets
Jeffrey Epstein liked pink bedsheets because the color reminded him of a woman's private parts, according to longtime accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre. The convicted sex offender's preference was revealed in...
'Ren & Stimpy Show' is returning to TV
Get ready to sing "Happy Happy Joy Joy!" because "The Ren and Stimpy Show" is getting a reboot.
Livestreaming priest runs for his life as debris falls during Beirut blast
A Beirut priest was seen running in terror during a livestreamed Mass — as debris rained down on him during the catastrophic explosion that killed at least 100 people. The...
Trump touts signing landmark Great American Outdoors Act
President Trump on Wednesday touted the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, landmark environmental legislation that will deliver federal funding guarantees for public lands. "For those that thought I...
Blackstone reportedly buying a majority stake in Ancestry.com
Blackstone Group is taking a majority stake in DNA testing business Ancestry.com. The private-equity giant headed by billionaire Stephen Schwarzman is acquiring 75 percent of the family history research business...
Beirut governor likens deadly blast to Hiroshima
The massive warehouse blast that killed at least 100 in Beirut has also left up to 300,000 people homeless, the city's governor said Wednesday -- comparing the devastation to Hiroshima...
Fashionable feline wears hats made of cat hair
This cat owner turned shedding into style. See how Kristina Avonnokaz, 24, from Saint Petersburg, Russia, felts the fur of her cat, Prizrak, and turns it into quirky hats and...
Why Sam Darnold is a Jets enigma
The Jets may need to get Sam Darnold bigger shoulder pads this year because the 23-year-old quarterback has a whole lot resting on those shoulders. As he enters his third...
Death toll from Beirut blast reaches 100 but is expected to rise even further
BEIRUT — Lebanese rescue workers dug through rubble looking for survivors of a powerful warehouse explosion that shook the capital Beirut, killing 100 people and injuring nearly 4,000 in a...
Rangers not ready yet to look at ouster as learning experience
Eleven Rangers made their postseason debuts while getting swept by the Hurricanes. Any positive experience to come from it will have to be taken after the disappointment begins to wear...
Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic Airlines files for US bankruptcy protection
Virgin Atlantic, the airline founded by British businessman Richard Branson, filed Tuesday for protection in U.S. bankruptcy court as it tries to survive the virus pandemic that is hammering the...
Thousands of roosters rescued from alleged cockfighting ring at California ranch
California authorities recovered up to 3,000 roosters that were believed to be used in an illegal cockfighting ring on a multi-acre ranch. Several hundred livestock animals in “various states of...
Hair loss may be a coronavirus symptom, study finds
A recent survey identified dozens of potential long-term coronavirus symptoms that had previously been unreported, including hair loss. The study was conducted by a doctor at the Indiana University School...
Triumphant return for Marlins after coronavirus-induced layoff
BALTIMORE — Finally back on the baseball diamond after enduring eight days of virus testing, hotel room service and lengthy bus rides, the Miami Marlins scratched out a victory worth...
Black Lives Matter activist ousts longtime rep in Missouri primary
"The Squad" may be getting a new member. Cori Bush, a nurse and Black Lives Matter activist, ousted longtime Missouri Rep. William Lacy Clay in the Democratic primary Tuesday, taking...
Sen. Kelly Loeffler blasts players on her WNBA team for supporting challenger
WNBA players on the Atlanta Dream squad, which is co-owned by Sen. Kelly Loeffler, showed up to their Tuesday game wearing T-shirts promoting the Georgia lawmaker’s Democratic challenger. The statement...
Gangbanger carried out 3 drive-bys after he was freed without bail: prosecutors
He was set free and allegedly went right back to shooting. A Brooklyn gang member, released without bail in May on an attempted murder charge, participated in at least three...
Rep. Roger Marshall wins Kansas GOP Senate primary over Kris Kobach
TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Republicans on Tuesday nominated Rep. Roger Marshall for the Senate over polarizing conservative Kris Kobach, heeding the party establishment’s advice as it tries to keep a...
Mets' scary excuses don't match reality of spiraling season
For some, the story can be told exclusively in grit and feistiness — your Miami Marlins, for example. The Marlins have no players, they hadn’t played a game in nine...
Draft temptation could make Rangers' early exit very much worth it
This might have represented the best of all worlds in the three-dimensional universe in which the Rangers live. For: 1) Being summarily swept out of the qualifying round, 1-2-3, lickety-split...
Harlem dog groomer takes biz on the road to beat pandemic slump
After Brian Taylor had to shutter his brick-and-mortar Harlem Doggie Day Spa because of the coronavirus, he switched grooming operations to a van that can go where the customers are.