August 7, 2020
Police unions slam NYPD retreat in standoff at home of cop-assault suspect
City police unions slammed the Police Department for retreating from an hours-long standoff at the home of a Black Lives Matter organizer accused of assaulting a cop. Dozens of NYPD...
Mets flop vs. severely-depleted, surging Marlins
More than a decade has passed since the Marlins had a winning season. They’ve spent the past two years buried at the bottom of the National League. They have the...
Democrats, Republicans can't reach last-minute agreement for COVID-19 aid
WASHINGTON — A last-ditch effort by Democrats to revive Capitol Hill talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money collapsed in disappointment Friday, making it increasingly likely that Washington gridlock will mean...
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer met with Joe Biden as he nears VP decision
LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer traveled to Delaware last weekend to meet with Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee’s first known in-person session with a potential running mate...
Body recovered from East River near Brooklyn's Domino Park
A body was recovered from the East River on Friday evening -- floating off the shore of Domino Park in Brooklyn, police said. Police pulled the man to shore in...
NYC ‘illegally’ housing pedophiles just a block from UWS playground
The city dumped at least six homeless pedophiles, all still on parole, at a luxury Upper West Side hotel just a block from an elementary-school playground — an apparent violation...
Yankees completely waste Masahiro Tanaka's gem
Friday night wasn’t a complete loss. Masahiro Tanaka looked like his October version, tossing five shutout innings to give the Yankees’ struggling starting rotation a needed boost. That’s the extent...
Joe Arpaio loses Arizona primary to win back county sheriff job
The fiery anti-immigrant hardliner and ardent President Trump supporter was defeated by his former chief of staff and fellow conservative, Jerry Sheridan.
Florida teen accused of fatally shooting man in the head
A teenage Florida boy accused of shooting a man in head while on the phone with a 911 dispatcher had charges against him upgraded to murder Friday after the victim...
Proposed law would require NY BOE to provide 'drop boxes' for voters
Under a proposed law, New York election officials would be required to provide “drop boxes” for voters to place their ballots in to avoid a repeat of the June 23...
HHS Secretary Alex Azar's trip to Taiwan is a welcome slap at China
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar’s trip to Taiwan is angering Beijing. Good. Azar will be the highest-ranking US official to visit the island since 1979 and the first...
NY Democrats are moving to lock in one-party rule — maybe forever
Democratic lawmakers in Albany are never satisfied: Their party already has a firm lock on the key levers of power, yet last week they moved to solidify that power even...
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's green-light-red-light for New York schools
Great news: Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday gave a green light for schools in New York to reopen in September. Hear, hear. The state’s 1 percent positive test rate for...
You can help save Lebanon — through charity and prayer
As bishops in New York and Los Angeles serving Lebanese Maronite Catholic communities across the United States, we were heartbroken by this week’s massive explosions in Beirut, which left more...
NYC gyms dream up creative outdoor workouts despite closures
Gym rats aren't sweating the pandemic anymore.
Joe Biden's perilous veep-pick balancing act
If the presidential-nominating process is the weakest part of our political system, the vice-presidential selection process comes solidly in second place. Some might even argue it’s a contender for the...
Nets are in the playoffs
The Nets clinched their second straight playoff berth. And they didn’t back in or fall in, but won their way in with a 119-106 bounceback against Sacramento. After Wednesday’s desultory...
Obama and the Democrats' astonishing hypocrisy on the filibuster
In April 2005, then-Sen. Barack Obama took to the Senate floor and ardently spoke out against GOP efforts to end the filibuster. Then a rising star in the Democratic Party,...
Bill Lawrence teams up with Jason Sudeikis for soccer comedy 'Ted Lasso'
Jason Sudeikis plays an affable American college football coach who’s hired to run a Premier League soccer team in the UK — despite having no knowledge of the sport or...
Meet the femme fatale of Showtime thriller 'We Hunt Together'
She's a twentysomething blonde with a shadowy past who quotes philosophers and works as a phone-sex operator. She's also a killer.
NFL changes coronavirus protocols after QB's false positive
The NFL is changing the current coronavirus screening and testing protocols, it announced Friday. Dr. Allen Sills, chief medical officer of the league, sent out a memo to all club...
NYPD backs down from bust of cop-assault suspect — on top cop's orders
NYPD officers engaged in an hours-long stalemate with a cop-assault suspect Friday in Hell's Kitchen -- before Police Commissioner Dermot Shea ordered them to retreat as a stream of protesters...
Free trading app Robinhood may be behind Virtu's stellar 2Q
Mom-and-pop investors spending their stimulus checks on no-fee trading apps like Robinhood weren't all winners in the June rally they fueled, but one Wall Street firm that executed their trades...
Alleged Wagner basketball 'fixer' didn't have connections to pull off bribe
A Wagner College graduate may have claimed he could fix a college basketball game involving his own school, but a source close to the program cast doubt on his connection...
Kenny Smith: Tom Thibodeau alone isn't the answer for Knicks
The Knicks’ hiring of Tom Thibodeau as coach has largely been lauded as a smart move. But no single coach, player or executive alone will be enough to turn around...
Joe Biden is alienating the middle class and other commentary
Democrat: Joe Is Alienating the Middle Class Joe Biden won the Democratic nomination by claiming that he would “restore American values, overcome petty politics and get government working again,” Democratic...
TNT's Kenny Smith: Lakers' bubble troubles 'starting to get concerning'
The Lakers still have three games to get their rhythm back in the NBA’s bubble and, upon last check, they still employ LeBron James and Anthony Davis. So while the...
Bob Greenblatt out at HBO-parent WarnerMedia as larger layoffs loom
WarnerMedia's new chief executive is wasting no time putting his stamp on the film and TV giant behind "Game of Thrones" and "Aquaman." Jason Kilar, best known as founding CEO...
Washington Football Team cuts Derrius Guice after domestic violence arrest
The Washington Football Team has released Derrius Guice after the running back turned himself in on Friday after alleged domestic violence charges. Among the charges levied at Guice, 23, are...
NYC releases full details on school reopening plans
New York City's final plan on reopening schools was released early Friday night -- including fleshed-out details on coronavirus testing for students and staffers, protocols on positive cases and potential...
'Doomsday' cult mom likely to be charged with ex-husband's death
"Doomsday" cult mom Lori Vallow-Daybell, who is at the center of an Idaho case connected to the deaths of her two children, will likely be charged in Arizona with the...
Here's The Rock's vision for the XFL
The XFL has new owners -- and they plan to tackle their investment with Hollywood flair.
US records more than 2K coronavirus deaths in single day — the most since May
The US saw more than 2,000 coronavirus fatalities in a single day for the first time since May — as the country’s total death toll soared to a staggering 160,000...
Brooklyn Democratic leader pushes for rule allowing non-binary members to serve
The chairwoman of the Brooklyn Democratic Party wants to change party rules to allow Democrats who identify as non-binary to serve in the county committee’s elected leadership positions. Party leader...
More Bon Appétit Test Kitchen stars exit amid disputes with Condé Nast
The talent roster behind the popular Bon Appétit Test Kitchen series on YouTube continues to unravel.
The best rooftop bars and restaurants in NYC for fun like summers of yore
Many of the city's popular rooftop spots have reopened with new safety regulations.
School reverses suspension of teen who shared viral photo of crowded halls
The Georgia high schooler who received a five-day suspension for tweeting a video of a crowded hallway had her punishment reversed.
Ben Affleck to direct movie about the secrets of 'Chinatown'
It will be an adaptation of the Sam Wasson book "The Big Goodbye: Chinatown and the Last Years of Hollywood."
President of evangelical university takes leave of absence amid racy photo controversy
The private university issued a one-sentence statement making the announcement.
DOJ kills 1948 rule separating Hollywood studios from movie theaters
Shares of struggling cinema chains jumped on Friday after the Department of Justice scrapped 72-year-old rules severely limiting Hollywood's ability to buy movie theaters. Friday's ruling paves the way for...
Amazon takes up to 25 percent off clothing and more for Big Summer Sale
Amazon has kicked off its Big Summer Sale which is filled with savings of up to 25% off home decor, clothing and more. Standouts include products from top brands like...
Would you buy a $700 shirt that doesn't exist?
The fact that the clothes don't exist adds to the cool factor, said one buyer.
Ex-staffer charged in overdose death of Angels pitcher
The Angels' former director of communications has been charged with allegedly supplying drugs to Tyler Skaggs, the team's pitcher who was found dead in his hotel room last July after...
Set phasers to stunned: 'Star Trek' film reboot on hold, but could still happen
ViacomCBS wants to make sure they get it right.
US counterintelligence chief: China and Iran favor Biden, Russia favors Trump
The Trump administration's top counterintelligence official warned Friday that China and Iran are trying to help Joe Biden defeat President Trump, but that Russia appears to be opposing the presumptive...
January Jones isn't very subtle flirting with NBA star
Actress January Jones took to social media to swoon over Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard. Jones posted two Instagram stories of the two-time NBA champion, taken after he led...
Tim Minchin tries to stay 'Upright' in dark, complicated comedy
In "Upright," a dark comedy on Sundance Now, Tim Minchin plays Lucky Flynn, a depressed musician driving to visit his dying mother, his treasured piano attached by trailer to his...
Hubble just made a major breakthrough in the search for alien life
Hubble took advantage of a total lunar eclipse to do a bit of science that may one day be used to detect life on other worlds. As NASA reports in...
Hero bystander drowns after jumping into river to save three children
A selfless hero drowned while trying to save three drowning children -- all strangers to him -- in California this week. Manjeet Singh, 29, died after jumping into the Kings...
Temperatures in Iraq hit 126 degrees — the hottest ever recorded
Folks in Iraq aren’t hot on this weather trend.
Fast-food wrappers at McDonald’s, Burger King may harbor toxic chemicals
The calorie count might not be the only thing to be concerned about in that fast-food order. Toxic chemicals may be coating the wrappers and containers used at popular fast-food...
Trump adds to list of states exempt from National Guard fee amid COVID-19
President Trump on Friday ended his bid to force a number of states pay for part of the cost of National Guard troops deployed to help with coronavirus efforts.
Delta wants at least 3,000 flight attendants to take unpaid leave
Delta Air Lines will need at least 3,000 of its roughly 20,000 flight attendants to take unpaid leave of four to 12 months, or consider other options, to avoid involuntary...
Epstein accuser gets another shot at exposing his alleged accomplices
A Jeffrey Epstein accuser will get another shot at unmasking the dead pedophile's alleged accomplices, an appellate court ruled Friday. Courtney Wild, 32 — who claims the twisted 66-year-old multimillionaire...
Braves mercilessly troll Blue Jays catcher after masturbation arrest
Reese McGuire won't have to hear it from fans, but he won't be getting off that easily. After the Blue Jays catcher was revealed to have been busted for allegedly...
Tanzanian miner finds third rare tanzanite gem worth millions
A small-scale miner from Tanzania made another record discovery of one of the world's rarest gemstone this month, hauling in a precious, 14-pound stone valued at $2 million, according to...
NYCHA faces suit for Harlem ‘death trap’ building where fire killed 6
The families of the victims who perished in a Harlem public-housing fire last year -- including a mom and four of her children -- say the building was a “death...
Man accused of threatening black neighbor with burning cross, swastika
Shepherd T. Hoehn, 50, of Lawrence, was angered by the removal of a tree on the man’s property on June 18, prompting him to take “several steps to intimidate” his...
Black teen forced to take off Black Lives Matter mask at graduation ceremony
A black teenager said he was forced to take off his Black Lives Matter face covering during his private high school graduation ceremony in Pennsylvania last month. Dean Holmes, 18,...
Ghislaine Maxwell reportedly wanted to recruit Paris Hilton for Epstein
Ghislaine Maxwell wanted to recruit Paris Hilton for pedophile pal Jeffrey Epstein when she spotted the striking then-teen in New York in the early 2000s, a report said Friday. When...
Two NYPD cops punched in face while arresting alleged shoplifter
The assault unfolded around 10:15 a.m. Friday when the two cops were called to the hardware store on W. 23rd Street in Chelsea to arrest the 46-year-old man.
Portland mayor rips into rioters for 'attempting to commit murder'
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler tore into rioters who set a blaze at a police station while blocking exits, calling the violence an act of “attempted murder" — but that didn't...
Mississippi teacher's death sparks coronavirus fears for school district
Nacoma James, 42, who taught at Lafayette Middle School and was an assistant football coach for the district's high school, died on Thursday.
One thing kept Celtics star from signing with the Knicks: 'Top priority'
Native New Yorker Kemba Walker admits he almost came home last summer to play for the Knicks. But they couldn’t land another star, and the rest is history. Walker ended...
Democrats offer $2T deal as Trump preps sweeping order to cut taxes, ban evictions
"If we take down a trillion and they add a trillion, we will be within range," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said at a Friday press conference.
'No drama llama' Caesar McCool keeps protesters calm in Portland
"Maybe they're going to have a better day because of a llama hug," said handler Larry McCool.
Coronavirus is giving plastic surgery a lift in patient demand
The plastic surgery business is booming thanks to the coronavirus. In mid-March, non-essential services such as cosmetic surgeons and dermatologists in major hubs like the Big Apple and Los Angeles...
Woman seeks to revive tossed suit over $30K wine-stained Hermès bag
Maryana Beyder sued the Alpine Country Club in October claiming that a server allegedly stained her pricey pink purse while she was dining.
Trump campaign credits rebooted nightly briefings for surge in polls
WASHINGTON — President Trump's re-election team says his rebooted nightly coronavirus briefings are the new campaign trail stump speech — crediting them with a recent surge in his poll numbers....
Fauci says COVID-19 vaccine may only be 50 percent effective
The odds of a coronavirus vaccine being highly effective are low, Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Friday — and getting people to take it might not be easy, either. “The...
Take the Over in this NL East battle
It’s been trying times for the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves, and both will turn to less-than-trustworthy starting pitchers when they meet Friday night at Citizens Bank Park. Braves ace...
Islanders finish off Panthers to earn Stanley Cup playoffs berth
Islanders coach Barry Trotz wanted his team to find its killer instinct for Game 4, and boy, were they lethal. With a 5-1 win Friday afternoon, the Islanders knocked the...
Canadian in ICE facility dies of COVID-19 days before deportation
James Hill, a 72-year-old Canadian man, has died from complications due to the coronavirus after being held in a ICE detention center.
Tennis star's model girlfriend destroys rival after 'elephant' diss
If you come at Camille Ringoir’s man, you best not miss. The girlfriend of tennis star Milos Raonic leapt to his defense by serving up a cold-hearted dig to a...
NYC's Columbus Day Parade canceled due to coronavirus pandemic
The Columbus Day Parade has become another casualty of the coronavirus pandemic. Organizers said the Oct. 12 parade celebrating Italian-American heritage will be canceled and replaced with virtual events. “Due...
Japan's space agency captures huge ‘poisonous' tsunami racing across Venus at 200 mph
A gigantic wave of toxic gas has been spotted surging across Venus in an event never seen before in the Solar System. The planet-wide cloud is traveling at 200 mph...
Paws for reflection: British Foreign Office cat retiring
LONDON - Palmerston, the cat who has lived at the Foreign Office for four and a half years, will trade in his London residence for retirement in the countryside, where...
Why Yankees will roll past the Rays
Kanye West’s vice presidential running mate Michelle Tidball to get us started. “If you would get up every day and make your bed you would be better for it.” “Make...
Scientists invent a new way to track space junk during the day
You might not see it when you gaze up at the night sky, but there’s a whole lot of junk orbiting Earth right now. Pieces of defunct satellites, discarded rocket...
Fans say Betty White should be in Cardi B's 'WAP' video, not Kylie Jenner
Who needs Kim Kardashian's sister when you could have a golden girl?
Angry Canadians are going after illegal US visitors amid COVID-19
Angry Canadians are intimidating and reporting Americans they suspect may have crossed the border illegally to escape the coronavirus crisis in the United States, according to a report. Residents of...
Couples would rather shrink their guest list than postpone their wedding
Forty-eight percent of Americans planning a wedding would rather shrink their guest list and have it now than wait for their perfect day, according to new research. The survey found...
Putting an N95 mask in an Instant Pot decontaminates it: study
Last year’s hot kitchen appliance is trendy again — this time, for being a virus killer.
People are brushing their teeth way more after smelling their breath with a mask on
Seventy-five percent of Americans don’t kiss their partner when they wake up because of dreadful morning breath, according to new research. A poll of 3,000 Americans found 81 percent said...
Video captures Beirut furniture store blown apart after explosion
Two cameras inside a Beirut furniture store captured the terrifying moment the city was rocked by a massive explosion, which sent a group of people at the business running for...
Amazon takes up to 50 percent off Ray-Ban and Oakley sunglasses
Amazon is back with even more summer savings. This time, it's taking up to 50% off Ray-Ban and Oakley sunglasses. So you can get your hands on the luxury eyewear...
Tribeca Film Festival sets 2021 return after coronavirus delay
It will be June 9 to 20 in New York City.
Blazers star keeps hotel room in NBA bubble freezing cold to store wine
The bubble inside Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. thus far has been a rousing success with the NBA quelling the threat of COVID-19; its pedestrian wine offerings, however, have...
Rape suspect freed from jail over COVID-19 fears kills accuser: cops
Ibrahim E. Bouaichi, 33, of Greenbelt, was indicted on charges of rape, strangulation and abduction after Karla Dominguez, a native of Venezuela.
Brent Scowcroft, national security adviser to two presidents, dead at 95
Brent Scowcroft, the prominent former White House adviser, died Thursday at his home in Virginia. Scowcroft, 95, was the only person to twice serve as White House national security adviser...
Cam Newton still 'wakes up mad' over Panthers release
Cam Newton is happy to be with the New England Patriots this season, and that's bad news for 31 other NFL teams. The former MVP was unceremoniously released from the...
Smoke on the water: Boat bursts into flames on Jamaica Bay
A boat burst into flames on Jamaica Bay, sending plumes of smoke billowing from the floating blaze, video shows. The nautical inferno broke out just after 7 p.m. Thursday near...
MLB can't rid itself of coronavirus
The Cardinals season remains at the mercy of coronavirus. After three straight days of negative tests, at least one new Cardinals player tested positive for coronavirus on Friday morning and...
Goldman Sachs restates quarterly earnings on 1MDB settlement
Goldman Sachs on Friday lowered its previously stated quarterly earnings as the bank set aside more money to pay for its settlement with the Malaysian government over the multi-billion-dollar 1MDB...
Major protest planned in Beirut in wake of deadly explosion
A massive anti-government protest is planned for central Beirut on Saturday as many Lebanese citizens have blamed leaders' incompetence for the deadly explosion that leveled the city's main port earlier...
NYC is rattled by Tropical Storm Isaias: The Post's week in photos
New Yorkers soak up the sun before a tropical storm rattles the city, snapping trees and knocking out power.
'Friends' reunion postponed again on HBO Max due to COVID-19
There reportedly is no new target date.
Leap of faith: Nigerian boy captivates the world with his ballet
LAGOS - Gracefully spinning among a group of dancers clad in pink, 11-year-old Anthony Mmesoma Madu stands out in black leggings, a white turtleneck and poise beyond his years. His...
China sentences two Canadians to death for drug smuggling
Chinese courts sentenced two Canadian citizens to death this week for drug smuggling in the latest plunge in Chinese-Canadian relations. The death sentences were imposed by separate courts in the...
This company can help reduce your carbon footprint in just two minutes
You’ve probably heard the term “carbon footprint,” but do you really know what it means? Many of our daily activities, from turning on our bedroom light to disposing of waste,...
Bullies tried breaking up Pete Alonso's relationship with illicit photos
Mets star Pete Alonso’s undeniable persistence shaped him into the face of the franchise he represents today. During an interview with ESPN, Alonso revealed that during his time playing for...
Ex-cop tracks down escaped convict who shot him nearly 50 years ago
A former Colorado cop shot as a rookie in 1971 spent nearly 50 years tracking down the escaped convict who pulled the trigger — a hunt that paid off this...
UFC main event features wildly contrasting heavyweight styles
The main event of Saturday night’s UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas is a fascinating heavyweight matchup between Derrick Lewis and Aleksei Oleinik. Lewis, the fourth-ranked heavyweight, is a one-dimensional...
At least 16 dead after Air India plane skids off runway while landing
At least 16 people were killed and 123 injured Friday when an Air India Express airliner skidded off the runway and broke apart after landing in heavy rain in the...
Egypt's sex assault accusations spotlight social stigmas
CAIRO - When dozens of Egyptians began posting accounts of sexual assault on social media last month, activists sensed a “#MeToo” moment in a nation where women have long felt...
US to sanction Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, others amid political upheaval
The sanctions come less than a month after President Trump signed the Hong Kong Autonomy Act to penalize authorities responsible for a broad free speech crackdown.
Giants' DeAndre Baker charged with four counts of robbery
Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker was charged Friday with four counts of robbery with a firearm in Florida, Broward County state attorney Mike Satz announced. The formal charges stem from a...
Kim Jong Un rolls up to village devastated by floods in luxury SUV
State-sanctioned photos show the North Korean despot climbing out of what appears to be a Lexus LX 570 to greet residents in the North Hwanghae Province on Friday.
One-third of Americans would refuse a COVID-19 vaccine: poll
Public health experts and political leaders who say a vaccine is our only hope of stopping the spread of the coronavirus have some work to do. One-third of Americans say...
China quarantines village after resident dies of bubonic plague
Authorities in the Chinese region of Inner Mongolia have sealed off an entire village after a resident died of bubonic plague, according to reports. Health officials in Baotou city --...
Two teens among eight wounded as NYC shooting plague continues
At least one gunman pumped a bullet into the back of a teen's head in Brooklyn, one of four separate shootings overnight across the Big Apple, police said Friday. The...
Scientists puzzled after Paraguayan lagoon turns purple on just one side
Scientists in Paraguay have been investigating how one side of the divided Cerro Lagoon turned purple and began emitting a foul odor months ago, while the other side has remained...
Doctored videos online appear to fake the cause of Beirut explosion
Manipulated videos circulating online after the massive explosion in Beirut were made to show a missile striking the Lebanese capital’s port just before the blast. The footage, which made its...
Feds discover 'most sophisticated tunnel in history' along US-Mexico border
A more than 1,300-foot underground passageway stretching from Arizona to Mexico was recently discovered -- with the feds calling it "the most sophisticated tunnel in US history."
Bon Appétit Test Kitchen star Molly Baz resigns in solidarity amid controversy
Yet another Bon Appétit Test Kitchen star has resigned — but this time in solidarity with colleagues at the controversy-ridden video channel.
Cuomo says all NY schools can open — but it's not that simple
The New York City school district and all other districts across the state can reopen, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday.
This LA company created at-home hologram machines
LOS ANGELES - Looking for a new way to communicate during the pandemic? A Los Angeles company has created phone booth-sized machines to beam live holograms into your living room....
US kids, parents perform DIY tests for coronavirus science
In a comfy suburb just outside Nashville, a young family swabs their noses twice a month in a DIY study seeking answers to some of the most vexing questions about...
Leather store and craft beer unwittingly named after Māori word for 'pubic hair'
It's a hairy mistake.
Doctors in South Korea strike against plan to expand admissions to medical schools
SEOUL, South Korea — Thousands of young doctors in South Korea staged a one-day strike Friday against government medical policy, causing concerns about treatment of patients amid the coronavirus pandemic....
Jim Harbaugh goes after Ryan Day in heated Big Ten phone call
The college football season hasn’t even started yet, and University of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh is already getting under Ohio State head coach Ryan Day’s skin. During the weekly...
Woman moves homes to fit her huge Harry Potter collection
Is this the biggest Harry Potter fan in the world? Take a tour of Tracy Nichol-Lewis' massive — and magical — collection in Bargoed, Wales, inspired by the beloved J.K....
NY Post’s Instagram 2020 Challenge proves this year has been an eternity
Reese Witherspoon challenged the world to visualize the fact that this year has embodied the five stages of grief — and The Post took her up on it.
Coronavirus helps subscription numbers at struggling Dish Network
The coronavirus pandemic has helped stanch the bloodletting at Charlie Ergen's struggling satellite TV company Dish Network. The Englewood, Colo.-based company on Friday reported fewer than expected subscriber losses for...
Robin Williams' 'rambling' Joe Biden bit resurfaces 11 years later
The resurfaced bit began circulating this week.
Sex offender freed on bail rapes again shortly after his release: cops
Shawn McClinton, 39, was arrested on charges of aggravated rape, armed kidnapping with sexual assault and related counts.
Senate Democrats warn of 'foreign interference' in 2020 election
Senate Democrats on Friday asked FBI Director Christopher Wray to offer "a regular series of update briefings" on an alleged foreign influence campaign targeting the November election. Sens. Bob Menendez...
Over 55K still without power after Isaias slams NY area
Local politicians lined up to bash electric utility ConEdison on Friday as 57,000 customers remained without power days after Tropical Storm Isaias — and the utility suffered an embarrassing Manhattan...
Rich New Yorkers are buying up multiple Hamptons quarantine mansions
The ultra-rich are buying multiple quarantine mansions in the Hamptons for the "long term," as Gov. Andrew Cuomo is begging them to come back to New York City. The Hamptons...
Massachusetts hotel fined for holding 300-person wedding
A hotel in Massachusetts was reportedly fined $600 for hosting two events over the weekend in violation of the state’s coronavirus restrictions. The Colonial Hotel in Gardner, Massachusetts, held a...
Man, 23, stabbed multiple times inside Queens home: cops
A 23-year-old man was stabbed multiple times inside a Queens home early Friday, cops said. The man was repeatedly knifed in the back and legs inside the home on 41st...
And now for something nude and completely different: Naked man chases boar that stole laptop
"He gave it his all in Adam's costume," said one onlooker.
20 outdoor summer essentials that are on sale for up to 66% off
Summer 2020 might not be exactly how you imagined. With COVID-19 continuing to spread in the United States, beach vacations and pool parties have been replaced with Netflix marathons and...
Chilling images capture rescue of man thought to be dead in Beirut blast
Reuters photographer Mohamed Azakir snapped the dramatic images after rushing out into the bodies-filled streets of the decimated Lebanese capital in the moments after Tuesday’s blast.
Fantasy football metric can't reach new level during pandemic
In a classic movie-trailer voice: In a world where the globe is gripped by a pandemic and the fate of all sports season hangs in the balance, there is a...
Score over 40 hours of marketing knowledge for $35
Nowadays, marketing isn’t quite the same as it used to be. Instead of putting up billboards or buying time on a radio show, you are likely scouring social media for...
With her 'Jaguar' project, Victoria Monèt has written her perfect moment
Enfolded in soft golden light and the warm hum of strings, Victoria Monèt's silhouette gleams as flashes of light reflect off the stones sewn into her cinnamon-colored headwrap, midriff-baring top...
Coronavirus cases spiking from family gatherings
Family gatherings in the age of COVID-19 may seem like a safer alternative to restaurants and bars, health experts are still advising against them. COVID-19 related cases are hitting closer...
Mac and cheese gets Cheetos collab, Kraft breakfast rebrand
Macaroni and cheese is evolving.
Former college hoops star dies jogging at practice
Michael Ojo, the former Florida State basketball big man, died Friday after suffering a heart attack at practice, according to multiple reports. The 27-year-old, who graduated in 2017, was playing...
AOC may be denied speaking slot at Democratic National Convention
Although the 30-year-old democratic socialist is one of the most recognizable new leaders in the party, centrists are opposed to giving her time to speak.
Facebook gives employees $1,000 as it extends remote work to July 2021
It's looking like Big Tech isn't going back to the office anytime soon. Facebook this week announced it will allow its employees to work from home until next July, following...
Frontline coronavirus nurse forced to amputate leg after ignoring pain
A British nurse on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic was so engrossed in her work that she ignored a persistent pain for two months – and eventually had...
95 charged in Atlantic City looting after protest of George Floyd death
Ninety-five people are facing charges following an “exhaustive investigation” into rioting and looting in Atlantic City after a protest of the killing of George Floyd.
LeBron James hints at mysterious 'off the floor' Lakers problem
The NBA’s bubble might keep COVID-19 out but nobody said it would be drama-proof, too. While the Lakers have secured the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, they seem...
Epstein ‘sex slave’ goes into lurid detail about royal romp with Prince Andrew
Jeffrey Epstein “sex slave” Virginia Giuffre claimed that sex with foot-licking fetishist Prince Andrew was “the longest 10 minutes of my life,” according to a new report. Giuffre made the...
Trump reimposes tariff on Canadian aluminum
President Trump has reimposed a 10 percent tariff on Canadian aluminum, saying the northern neighbor sent too much of the metal to the US.
UFC star spits in opponent's food in disturbing pre-fight video
UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis was slammed on social media after he spit in his opponent's food ahead of their fight. Lewis, 35, headlines a UFC Fight Night shows in Las...
Betting strategy for this weekend's sports bonanza
LAS VEGAS — Isn’t it great to have sports (and sports betting) back? If you’re like me, your head was spinning last week with all the action after 4¹/₂ months...
Couple's amazing story of survival after being close to Beirut blast
A Beirut couple whose apartment is about 2,000 feet from the site of the massive explosion have undergone a combined nine hours of surgery after being injured by flying shards...
Black cheerleader quits after squad poses with Confederate flag shirt
Six white Alabama high school cheerleaders posed with a Confederate flag T-shirt extolling their love for “redneck boys,” prompting a black teammate to quit, according to a report.
Oprah buys billboards demanding justice for Breonna Taylor in Kentucky
"Demand that the police involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor be arrested and charged."
Trump says Biden 'lost the Black Vote' with latest gaffe
Joe Biden "lost the Black Vote" as a result of a disastrous interview he gave this week, President Trump said Friday. Trump specifically highlighted Biden's suggestion that Hispanic Americans were...
How Instagram fame changed life of amateur golfer Bella Angel
When UK golfer Bella Angel launched her Instagram account two years ago, she never imagined reaching influencer territory. “I started my golf account as a way of tracking my own...
Firefighter dubbed 'Bride of Beirut' laid to rest in emotional funeral
A female firefighter dubbed the “Bride of Beirut” because she had planned to get married next June has been buried – as her fiancé posted a tribute.
Breaking down how Giants will get most out of their defense
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...
Jobs growth slowed in July amid rise in COVID cases
The US economy's growth slowed in July, adding just 1.8 million jobs following skyrocketing numbers of COVID-19 cases in states like Texas and Florida.
Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion drop new video with Kylie Jenner — and it’s raunchy
The video, which Cardi described as being censored due to it having some “nasty ass s--t,” is still plenty sensual.
Ex-con pays the price for going absolutely berserk at Costco
A New Jersey ex-con caught on video berating a Costco cashier — calling the woman an “old hag” — has been arrested for making terroristic threats, police said. William Gilbert...
Mick Jagger and Paul Mescal reveal the Rolling Stones’ drunken ‘Scarlet’ video
“You were obviously having so much fun in this empty hotel,”
Beirut blast probe to consider 'external interference': Lebanon president
Lebanon's president said Friday the investigation into the massive explosion in Beirut that killed at least 154 people and injured some 5,000 would seek to determine whether a rocket, bomb...
Woman stabbed in random attack at Manhattan subway station
Terrifying video shows the moment before a stranger stabs a woman in the shoulder during a random attack in an Upper West Side subway station this week, cops said. The...
TikTok threatens legal action over Trump's ban
TikTok has threatened legal action following President Trump's executive order banning transactions beginning in 45 days between American firms and the Chinese parent company of the app.
Inside the harebrained plot to fix an NCAA basketball game
Benjamin Bifalco graduated from Wagner College on Staten Island last year with a major in finance and minors in government and political science. But he did his most intense research...
Highway built around house of woman who refused to move
Think living near a highway is tough? Try living between two. A new freeway was built around a house in Guagnzhou, China, after the owner, Ms. Liang, refused to move....
No lights, big city: Blackout hits wide swath of NYC
A widespread power outage left about 130,000 customers in darkness across a large area of Upper Manhattan early Friday, a Con Edison spokesman said. Three networks in the utility's transmission...
Gary Sanchez needed this moment
PHILADELPHIA — One homer doesn’t mean a hitter has escaped a horrific slump, but when it comes to the disappointing start to Gary Sanchez’s season it provides a glimmer of...
Giants' new defensive leader finally gets to meet teammates
Yes, they have bodies. This is what Blake Martinez confirmed after a spring and early summer spent away from his new team facility. Martinez arrived from the Packers to direct...
The one weakness that could derail Yankees' title hopes
PHILADELPHIA — No doubt, no debate, over where the worry can be found within this Yankees paradise. Even after committing a record sum to an elite starting pitcher last winter,...
Texas Tech women's coach fired one day after report of abuse
LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech fired women's basketball coach Marlene Stollings on Thursday, a day after a scathing newspaper report alleging a culture of abuse in her program. Athletic director...
It's time for Daniel Jones to make that Year 2 leap
There is no Eli Manning now in front of him on the depth chart, no Eli Manning in the quarterback room, no Eli Manning in the socially distanced locker room,...
Ex-aide pleads guilty to murder of Arkansas state Sen. Linda Collins
The former aide of an Arkansas state Senator pleaded guilty to the murder of her boss on Thursday, according to local reports. Rebecca Lynn O’Donnell, a former aide to the...
PGA Tour star in prime position for a 3-peat
SAN FRANCISCO — I’m not here to pronounce the 2020 PGA Championship as done, dusted and decided after one round at TPC Harding Park. But what I am here to...
Florida man spits on boy in restaurant, says 'you now have coronavirus'
An intoxicated Florida man allegedly spat on a child's face and told the boy “You now have coronavirus,” according to a report. The disturbing encounter took place last Sunday night...
Third Jet decides to opt out for season
Jets wide receiver Josh Doctson opted out of the 2020 season before Thursday’s deadline. Doctson is the third Jets player, following linebacker C.J. Mosley and offensive lineman Leo Koloamatangi, to...
MLB coach apologizes for apparent Nazi salute
OAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland Athletics bench coach Ryan Christenson has apologized for raising his arm during a postgame celebration in what looked like a Nazi salute. Christenson made the gesture...
Two NYC men busted with $3 million in marijuana at alleged Massachusetts grow house
Two New York City men were busted in Western Massachusetts Wednesday for allegedly operating an illegal grow house in the state where authorities uncovered $3 million in marijuana, police said....
Nets may have to try to clinch playoff spot without two starters
The Nets can get the taste of Wednesday’s loss out of their mouths with a victory Friday against Sacramento — a win that would clinch a playoff berth. After wasting...
Anti-government protests simmering in Beirut after port blast
Anti-government protests are boiling in Beirut over the deadly port blast that killed more than 100 people and decimated the city center. Authorities deployed tear gas on dozens of demonstrators...
Tiger Woods shows he doesn't need to play a lot
SAN FRANCISCO — There was much scrutiny — as there always is — surrounding Tiger Woods entering Thursday’s opening round of the PGA Championship, because he’s played so little tournament...