August 9, 2020
New Jersey police shut down 'pop-up' house party with 300 attendees
A massive “pop-up” party promoted on Instagram was shut down by police in New Jersey on Sunday evening — less than a week after the state limited indoor gatherings because...
Nets pull off another shocking win to clinch 7th seed
The Nets came out and floored the Clippers with the best offensive quarter in the NBA all season. And they held off Kawhi Leonard & Co. the rest of the...
3-year-girl among victims killed in Beirut blast
An adorable three-year-old girl was revealed on Saturday to be among at least 160 people killed in the massive Beirut blast. Little Alexandra Naggear was thrown from her mother Tracy’s...
Native American tribe plans to block thousands of bikers headed to Sturgis
A convoy consisting of thousands of bikers headed for a South Dakota rally will not be allowed to cross Cheyenne River Sioux checkpoints on their way to the event, according...
Tiger Woods' new attitude is upsetting
SAN FRANCISCO — There was an unfamiliar and disconcerting look of satisfaction on Tiger Woods’ face and in the tone of his voice as he readied to exit Harding Park...
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested under new Chinese security law
HONG KONG — Hong Kong police arrested media tycoon Jimmy Lai and raided the publisher's headquarters Monday in the highest-profile use yet of the new national security law Beijing imposed...
Trump says adding his face to Mount Rushmore 'sounds like a good idea'
President Trump on Sunday denied reports that the White House contacted the governor of South Dakota about carving his face into Mount Rushmore — but said that adding his likeness...
Three Texas wildlife workers killed in chopper crash while surveying for sheep
Three Texas wildlife researchers died in a helicopter crash Saturday while surveying for desert bighorn sheep, authorities said. The chopper carrying the victims, all employed by the Texas Parks and...
Rangers' draft options if they lose lottery for No. 1 pick
Oh-for-three-and-out, the Rangers are still searching for the first August victory in franchise history. Emerging with the first-overall selection in the 2020 Entry Draft by winning Monday’s lottery drawing would...
Is there a cure for anti-Trump disease?: Devine
Whatever President Trump is for, the chattering classes are against it. Whatever he says, they will go to any lengths to prove him wrong. It’s a form of mass psychosis....
Trump says payroll tax cuts could be permanent, won't impact Social Security
President Trump said Sunday his plan to order payroll tax cuts via an executive order could be permanent and will have "no impact" on Social Security benefits. Speaking to reporters...
Jacob deGrom 'hot spot' gives Mets scary dose of reality: Sherman
This season is doubling as a torture chamber for pitchers. So when a contingent of Mets, including trainer Brian Chicklo, huddled around Jacob deGrom in the second inning, you could...
Jets eager to see enormous star rookie at training camp
The Jets will put helmets on this week and then progress to fully padded practices next week. There is not much debate about who the top attraction will be for...
23-year-old stunningly wins PGA Championship
SAN FRANCISCO — It was a shot Collin Morikawa will never forget. Nor will anyone who witnessed it — especially those who were most affected by it, beginning with the...
Barr: US facing new form of 'urban guerrilla warfare' driven by left's 'lust for power'
The United States is grappling with a new form of "urban guerrilla warfare" driven by the left's "lust for power," Attorney General William Barr told "Life, Liberty & Levin" on Sunday. Discussing the ongoing Black Lives Matter...
'A little childish': Yankees, Rays hatred reaches new level
Who needs a Yankees-Red Sox rivalry — currently deader than the VCR — when you have a burgeoning Yankees-Rays rivalry? Even if Sunday saw a turndown of Saturday’s heat that...
Islanders draw Barry Trotz's former team in first round
Barry Trotz helped the Capitals win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history just three seasons ago. Now, he’ll have to get through his former team to have any chance...
2-year-old Australian boy was among victims killed in Beirut blast
One of the victims killed by the massive Beirut explosion was a 2-year-old Australian boy whose family is "heartbroken" by the tragedy, according to a report. Little Isaac Oehlers died...
Fence erected at Chicago beach after mayor slams 'reckless behavior'
Fencing was erected outside a Chicago beach to prevent people from accessing the closed area after the city’s mayor blasted non-socially distant beachgoers for their “reckless behavior.” The barrier was...
Hamptons restaurateurs feel burned after Chainsmokers concert fiasco
It’s been two weeks since a botched charity concert featuring The Chainsmokers drew the wrath of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and struggling Southampton restaurateurs say they’re still paying the price. Eatery...
Goya CEO saved by his sisters from getting canned
All CEOs should have sisters like these. Goya Foods’ President Trump-loving CEO nearly lost his job last month as members of the family-owned business sought to inject new blood into...
Curtis Sliwa, Guardian Angels tour Upper West Side amid homeless woes
Curtis Sliwa and the Guardian Angels safety patrol toured Manhattan's Upper West Side on Sunday amid growing concerns about hundreds of homeless recently moved into neighborhood hotels by the city....
Trump rescues America — again, and other commentary
Eye on the economy: Don Rescues US — Again “President Trump showed once again Saturday that he places America and the American people first when” he used his executive powers to...
Yankees need Clint Frazier now more than ever
These guys need a boost. “I think the off day [Monday] is coming at a good time,” Brett Gardner said Sunday, after his Yankees suffered a walk-off, 4-3 loss to...
Man fatally shot in the head at Brooklyn handball court
A 53-year-old man was killed by a stray bullet at a Brooklyn handball court on Sunday, police said. The innocent bystander was found shot to the head inside Lincoln Terrace...
NY's largest hospital network had to buy garden hoses to fix ventilators: book
At one point during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, staffers at New York’s largest hospital network were forced to shop at hardware stores for garden hoses to make the...
With a defanged watchdog, NYC's fiscal future is dicey
Faced with the biggest New York City fiscal crisis in nearly two generations, the state’s Financial Control Board has punted. The board decided last week that the city’s budget isn’t...
Letitia James' political pot-shots at the NRA
There she goes again: Attorney General Tish James last week filed another dubious lawsuit, this one seeking to dissolve the National Rifle Association. We’ve had differences with the pro-gun group...
Bench-clearing MLB brawl erupts after player charges dugout
The Athletics and Astros engaged in a bench-clearing brawl Sunday that defied MLB’s coronavirus protocols and will likely lead to multiple suspensions. A’s outfielder Ramon Laureano, who had taken first...
NY lawmakers to grill election officials over mail-in ballot debacle
Officials from the city’s Board of Elections will appear at a hearing in Albany on Tuesday as state legislators seek answers over the mail-in ballot debacle for the June 23...
'Defund the Police' is a media fantasy
A new, exhaustive study by Gallup and the Knight Foundation found that Americans across the board are losing trust in the media. Some people might be shocked by this finding,...
Joe Biden's doubletalk on 'Defund the Police'
Forget Joe Biden’s endless gaffes and remarks he later takes back; just try to figure out where he stands even when he speaks clearly, such as on defunding police. Thursday,...
Just the app New York needs to keep pols honest
An informed public is an energized public, and that’s a good thing. Right? So say hello to Citizen app, free public-safety software for your smartphone that keeps you in real-time...
Is de Blasio really going to bail out a donor again — at city expense?
Is Mayor Bill de Blasio actually thinking of buying a school-bus company owned by a donor — and assuming its debts? Even he couldn’t be that cynical, could he? As...
Baseball player punished for going out with friends amid COVID-19
The Cleveland Indians sent starting pitcher Zach Plesac home to quarantine after he went out Saturday night with friends in Chicago following his victory over the White Sox, according to...
Coronavirus mask dispute leads to Washington man's arrest in assault on veteran, 72
A man in Washington state was arrested Saturday and charged with assault after allegedly breaking the jaw of a 72-year-old disabled veteran in a hotel lobby in a dispute over coronavirus...
Louisville police ban street protests after months of Black Lives Matter demonstrations
Police in Louisville are laying down the law. Cops in the Kentucky city said Sunday they are banning all street marches and protest caravans in the wake of a violent...
Israeli jeweler makes $1.5M gold, diamond-encrusted coronavirus mask
MOTZA, Israel — An Israeli jewelry company is working on what it says will be the world’s most expensive coronavirus mask, a gold, diamond-encrusted face covering with a price tag...
College admissions scandal CEO whines upstate prison is 'torture,' wants release
An ex-financial firm CEO who was sent to an upstate New York prison for his role in the college admissions scandal is asking to be set free — because life...
HHS Secretary Alex Azar in Taiwan for trip that angered China
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar touched down in Taiwan on Sunday, as part of a trip that's spurred outrage from China. The nation's top health official is leading...
New footage shows Beirut explosion up-close and in slow motion
A new video shows the moment an explosion shook the port of Beirut — sending a fireworks-like blast of “white hot glass” into the air before leveling dozens of buildings...
NYC pols call for a 'desegregated' remote-learning format
A pair of City Council members is urging the de Blasio administration to use remote learning to better "desegregate" the district -- including by offering more gifted and talented programs....
Travis Kelce's ex shows him what he's missing with bikini post
No breakup bikini blues here!
7 cabbies robbed in one week in B'klyn, now want special police hot line
Seven cabbies have been robbed at gunpoint in as many days in Brooklyn, industry advocates said Sunday — as they urged the NYPD to set up a special police hot line...
Puerto Rico suspends primary voting in centers lacking ballots
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico on Sunday was forced to partially suspend voting for primaries marred by a lack of ballots as officials called on the president of...
Yankees suffer most crushing loss of the season
There was solace in the most crushing loss of the season: The Yankees aren’t scheduled to visit the Rays again this year. Despite a largely dominant bounce-back effort from James...
Woman from anti-mask ‘agency’ threatens worker with jail for enforcing masks
A woman from a discredited anti-mask “agency” was caught on camera falsely informing a California grocery store worker that she could be sued — or go to jail — for...
'Amazing' rookie does it all in big Mets win
Andres Gimenez’s raw talent has been on display for two weeks, but Sunday he took that step from nice-looking player with a potential big upside to somebody who put the...
NYPD traffic tickets plummet, but cameras show drivers aren't slowing down
Lead-footed New York drivers aren't slowing down — but the rate at which cops are issuing traffic tickets is another story. The number of moving violations handed out by police...
Chinese hackers targeting US election infrastructure, White House adviser warns
Chinese hackers have targeted US election infrastructure, the White House's national security adviser warned Sunday. “They’d like to see the President lose," Robert O'Brien told CBS News' "Face The Nation." “China —...
Texas man charged with murder in death of Fort Hood soldier
A 28-year old man has been charged with murder nearly three months after the body of US Army Pfc. Brandon Rosecrans of Fort Hood was found on the side of...
Graham: New docs show FBI misled senators about Steele dossier
Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday that FBI officials "misled the hell out of" a Senate committee about the reliability of the Steele dossier during an interview in 2018, citing newly...
NYC shootings are approaching a grim milestone
There have been 821 shootings and 1,000 victims as of Saturday, compared to 466 incidents and 551 victims for the same time frame in 2019, according to statistics released by...
Scientists tested 14 types of masks — here are the ones that worked and didn't
Bandannas, gaiters and knitted masks are some of the least effective face coverings for preventing the spread of coronavirus, according to a new study. Researchers at Duke University made the...
Elderly Portland woman confronts protesters, gets splattered with paint
A 77-year-old Portland woman pleaded with anti-police protesters to stop the destructive vandalism amid weeks of unrest in the city — only to have paint dumped over her head, video...
Draymond Green gets $50K tampering fine after comments about All-Star
The NBA slapped a $50,000 tampering fine on Warriors star Draymond Green after his suggestive comments toward Suns All-Star Devin Booker. As a guest analyst on an NBA on TNT...
Group welcomes homeless to Upper West Side with demo treating OD patients
A group gathered on the Upper West Side on Sunday to welcome hundreds of homeless to the neighborhood with supportive chalk messages — and a demonstration on how to revive...
Dentist's stalker had crossbow in 'murder kit' as he counted down to 'the event'
A Welsh dentist was secretly stalked for four years by a disgruntled patient who carried a "murder kit" — including a ski mask, knife, hammer and even a crossbow, according...
Yoenis Cespedes seen out salsa dancing in video weeks before Mets opt-out
Yoenis Cespedes was seen out at a Long Island restaurant salsa dancing with an unidentified woman roughly three weeks before his dramatic Aug. 2 opt-out from the rest of the...
Snake on a train! Slithery straphanger caught on an MTA platform
It's a jungle out there.
Instagram feud between sister, girlfriend of NBA stars boils over
Trash talk isn't just reserved for NBA stars. After the Los Angeles Clippers topped the Trail Blazers, 122-117, on Saturday, Portland's Lillard spoke about the celebrations from the Clippers' Patrick...
One state is welcoming NRA with open arms after NY lawsuit
The Texas attorney general offered the National Rifle Association a big Lone Star State "howdy" days after New York sued to dissolve the Second Amendment stalwart, saying "we care about...
Man shot and killed in front of wife over a cigarette
A 36-year-old man was fatally shot in front of his wife in The Bronx -- after inadvertently flicking a cigarette near a group of men, police sources said Sunday.
Cuomo calls on NYPD to enforce social distancing as city violations rise
Authorities handed out 26 violations to venues a day earlier for breaking coronavirus rules, including 16 in Queens, one in the Bronx, two in Brooklyn, five in Manhattan and two...
Shamed retail worker comes to defense of another
A Massachusetts manager who was nicknamed "Target Tori" when a customer shamed her online has now come to the defense of another viral retail worker dubbed "Kroger Andy" -- and...
Trump offers to help Beirut investigate blast, calls for calm amid protests
President Trump said the US would assist in investigating the cause of the massive explosion that rocked Beirut.
Likely top NFL pick takes clear stance in college football's COVID-19 debate
Trevor Lawrence says his team wants to play. Clemson's star quarterback reiterated the sentiment that he is “100 percent committed” to playing the 2020 football season, writing on Twitter Saturday...
Cuomo calls Trumps coronavirus relief orders 'laughable'
Covering part of the benefits would set the Empire State back $4 billion, Cuomo estimated, saying the cost was "irreconcilable."
Panhandler stabbed outside Times Square bakery
A pushy panhandler was stabbed in front of Carlo's Bakery outside the Port Authority in Manhattan early Sunday, witnesses and police sources said.
North Carolina rocked by strongest earthquake in a century
It marked the strongest to rattle the state since 1916, when a magnitude 5.5 quake occurred near Skyland.
One unlikely NYC industry is actually booming during the pandemic
New Yorkers who've never turned to the occult before are now seeking out some spiritual guidance.
New injury leaves another hole in Mets rotation
As the Mets await Marcus Stroman’s potential return from the injured list in the near future, another starting pitcher is on the sideline. Michael Wacha was placed on the IL...
'Resign or hang': Beirut blast protests force another top official to quit
Manal Abdel-Samad was the most prominent resignation of at least six lawmakers who have stepped down.
Mnuchin warns Dems about challenging Trump's relief orders
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Sunday defended the legality of President Trump's executive orders to provide financial help during the coronavirus
Rays manager won't change strategy that has Yankees fuming
Kevin Cash won’t let history hinder his team’s strategy. As the Rays prepared to close this weekend's series against the Yankees at Tropicana Field, their manager validated the Yankees’ feelings...
MLB still can't escape its coronavirus nightmare
The Cardinals haven’t played a game since July 29, and it’ll be even longer before they hit the field again. St. Louis' series against the Pirates this week was postponed...
How to make an impression and get noticed while working remotely
The novelty of working from home, with 8:53 a.m. alarm calls and midday MasterClass breaks, has long worn off. Now you miss the sub-zero temps of your cubicle and the...
I was furloughed, now someone else is doing my job — have I been laid off?
When you are furloughed, there is the expectation that you will come back to a job, though not necessarily the job you had.
How coronavirus became a 'blessing' for NFL linebacker
For Minnesota Vikings linebacker Cameron Smith, testing positive for COVID-19 turned into a "blessing." Smith, a 2019 fifth-round pick (162nd overall), announced Saturday that he will miss the 2020 NFL...
These three rules will have you betting sports like pro in no time
Sports betting is all about being on the same side as the smart money. You always want to be with the professional bettors, also known as the wiseguys, and never...
Spate of shootings rock NYC early Sunday
The latest early-hours shooting spree capped a week with at least 38 shootings so far leaving more than 50 people injured -- easily more than double the 16 shootings for...
Pelosi slams Trump's emergency coronavirus executive orders
Trump said he took the executive actions to protect Americans after weeks of negotiation between the White House, Democrats and Republicans hit a wall.
New Zealand reaches remarkable milestone in coronavirus battle
During the past three months, the only new cases that have cropped up were among returning travelers who were quarantined at the border of the country, which is home to...
Teen dead, off-duty cop fighting for life -- and 19 more hurt -- as bullets fly at DC party
One person was killed and at least nine others were injured at a birthday party early Sunday in Washington D.C. when gunfire broke out in a residential neighborhood, according to...
Giancarlo Stanton out in another injury mess
Giancarlo Stanton has returned to the injured list — and the Yankees don’t know when the injury-plagued slugger will be ready to return to the lineup. Stanton, who was placed...
Ex-Yankee makes Under the play in NL Central clash
Cincinnati Reds ace Sonny Gray enters Sunday’s start in Milwaukee with 36 straight starts allowing six hits or fewer, an MLB record. In 18 starts since the beginning of July...
Take a shot on the struggling Red Sox
Let’s play two! Because odds are you are not going to tune into the Dominican Day Virtual Parade ... Game 1: A pair of struggling pitchers throw at Fenway on...
Cop fired for misuse of murdered sexploitation victim's photos
A Utah cop who showed off explicit photos of a sexploitation victim days before she was murdered has been fired from the force, his police chief has confirmed.
Prime suspect in Madeleine McCann case will never be tried, lawyer claims
“Where is the evidence? Why has the prosecution not revealed it?" Friedrich Fulscher asked.
Yankees' reality an obstacle for Mike Tauchman
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...
Coronavirus cases uncovered at school with viral reopening photo
The outbreak comes after Hannah Watters, 15, was suspended last week for posting to Twitter a video of other pupils jam-packed in the hallway during the first week back of...
35 ways to keep your kids entertained and stimulated while learning remotely
While many parents in the U.S. have had their little ones home during normal school for months, many are preparing for their children to continue remote learning into the new...
You’ll forget your AirPods with these 35 non-Apple headphones steals
Headphones — especially if they��re noise-canceling — help people take a step away from all the distractions.
Inside Yankees' Aaron Boone's ejection: 'Just about the history'
Two pressure points hit Tropicana Field on Saturday evening. One likely will be forgotten. One likely won’t. When home-plate umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone and hitting coach...
Phil Mickelson's CBS booth experience had bit of everything
Phil Mickelson’s credentials were well-established by the time he settled into the broadcast booth during the third round of the PGA Championship. As a golfer. And as a talker. The...
Portland police declare riot after protesters set union building ablaze
Cops in Portland, Oregon declared a riot Saturday night after a group of protesters broke into a police union building and started a fire, according to police. The group was...
Pete Alonso needed a game like this
The What Have You Done For Us Lately? Crowd isn’t the sole property of New York, but it is everpresent and omnipresent when you set the bar as high as...
Radio host quits after racial slur is used in news story
Popular British radio host David Whitely, known as "Sideman" on BBC's Radio 1Xtra, quit his job after the network decided to include a racial slur in a news story about...
Yankees' young pitchers have a game to forget
Entering Saturday’s doubleheader, the Rays were scuffling for runs, so they gladly accepted the multiple chances to score provided by bouts of wildness by Yankees pitchers in Game 2. Mike...
Traditional council frees Taliban members setting up peace talks
KABUL, Afghanistan — A traditional Afghan council concluded Sunday with hundreds of delegates agreeing to free 400 Taliban members, paving the way for an early start to negotiations between Afghanistan’s...
New Zealand man paid $10,000 to be city's official wizard
For decades, Christchurch, New Zealand, has employed a paid, official wizard -- but at age 87, current black-robed and pointy-hatted office-holder says he is now ready for a successor. Since...
Giants working to help on voter issues
The Giants, in an effort to help create real change instead of merely talking about it, are partnering with RISE to help with voter education and registration. During the 2020...
Tiger Woods: 'It was just a fight all day'
SAN FRANCISCO — On moving day, Tiger Woods made a move, but it was not in the right direction. Woods began Saturday’s PGA Championship third round at Harding Park at...
Mets reliever returns in style
Robert Gsellman immediately got tested in a high-leverage situation and emerged a bullpen hero for the Mets on Saturday. In his first appearance since Aug. 11 of last season, the...
Pregnant woman is one of six injured in Philadelphia shooting
Six people were injured in a shooting in Philadelphia on Saturday night -- including a pregnant woman whose unborn baby was unharmed. The victims were three women, ages 59, 24...
Where fantasy owners can go for their best tight end bargains
It’s August. which means welcome to draft month in fantasy football. An early look indicates running backs are at a serious premium, and both the wide receiver and quarterback positions...
Chechen ruler pays thousands to kids who write poems that praise his family
Flattery will get you everywhere in Chechnya -- where the country's brutal, dictatorial ruler is paying thousands of dollars to kids who write poems praising his family, the BBC reports....
Homecoming king and queen marry on football field 28 years after being crowned
As college reunions go, this one is especially sweet. New Jersey's Gregory Dabice and Janet Fenner tied the knot last weekend on the same football field where they were crowned...
Golf's latest young, poised star primed for first major
SAN FRANCISCO — For some people, life happens fast. Collin Morikawa’s life has been happening so fast you need a police radar gun to measure its speed. Other than Bryson...
Needed some 'bear' necessities: Bear swipes picnic bag from truck
He just needed some "bear" necessities.
This X-factor helping make Nets more dangerous
Joe Harris may not be a star, but he’s still got plenty of gravity — enough pull to stretch defenses out of shape, and help the Nets win. That’s never...
Nagasaki urges nuke ban on 75th anniversary of US atomic bombing
TOKYO — The Japanese city of Nagasaki on Sunday marked its 75th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing, with the mayor and dwindling survivors urging world leaders including their own...
Twitter eyeing purchase of TikTok's US operations
Move over Microsoft -- Twitter is joining the tech giant in pursuing the purchase of TikTok's US operations after President Trump set a fall deadline for the video-sharing platform to...