August 10, 2020
Putin pushes for more integration with Belarus after election unrest
MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin said on Monday he wanted neighboring Belarus to reactivate stalled plans for more integration with Russia after a contested election win left Belarusian leader Alexander...
Seattle City Council approves cuts to police positions, budget
SEATTLE — The Seattle City Council approved proposals Monday that would reduce the police department by as many as 100 officers through layoffs and attrition — an action supported by...
Get used to 23-year-old champion taking golf by storm
SAN FRANCISCO — “It doesn’t stop here.’’ Those four words were innocuous by nature in Collin Morikawa’s victory press conference Sunday evening while he regaled media members about becoming only...
The dreadful mistake Rangers can't make after lottery stunner
First-overall pick to Edmonton in 2010. First-overall pick to Edmonton in 2011. First-overall pick to Edmonton in 2012. Seventh-overall pick to Edmonton in 2013. Third-overall pick to Edmonton in 2014....
Thousands gather for wild rave at Brooklyn park amid pandemic
Pandemic in the park? A massive rave took place at Prospect Park in Brooklyn on Sunday — with carefree revelers ignoring social distancing guidelines as the city recovers from the...
Ghislaine Maxwell whines about 'onerous' jail conditions, wants out of solitary
Ghislaine Maxwell is whining about the "onerous" conditions she's facing at a federal lockup in Brooklyn — including 24/7 camera surveillance and guards taking notes on her every move, according...
The UWS is falling apart, and lefties seem too woke to care
New York City must be one of the few places on earth where chaos nostalgia is widespread. Many were the laments in the Giuliani-Bloomberg era that the city was “too...
'Critical new information' found in Ghislaine Maxwell case, lawyers claim
Attorneys for Ghislaine Maxwell discovered "critical new information" last week that will impact both her criminal and civil cases in Manhattan federal court, according to court documents filed Monday. The...
Mets pitcher clobbered in terrible loss
Steven Matz didn’t tell the Mets he was opting out from mediocrity for a trip to Abysmal-ville on Monday, but it happened. Only hours after fellow Long Island native Marcus...
DC police union moves to block mandatory release of body cam footage
WASHINGTON -- The Washington, D.C., police union said on Monday it asked a court to block the mandatory release of body camera footage and names of police officers involved in...
Two Fort Hood soldiers among nine arrested in child sex trafficking sting
Three soldiers, including two stationed at Fort Hood, were busted for allegedly trying to pay for sex with underage girls over social media, police said Monday. The military members were...
Hilary Tisch, daughter of Giants co-owner, dead at 36
Giants co-owner Steve Tisch announced Monday the death of his daughter Hilary Anne Tisch following a bout with depression. She was 36. “Hilary was a kind, caring and beautiful person,”...
MTA mocks wedding party over photo op
Knot cool. The MTA mocked a wedding party for holding up Midtown traffic and partially blocking a bus lane for a photo op. “ARE YOU A BUS?” the agency tweeted...
Giants star has no hard feelings with team after 'frustrating' offseason
This pretty much sums up Markus Golden: “I’m feeling healthy and I don’t worry about everybody else,’’ he said Monday. “I don’t worry about ‘Oh, I got to go prove...
Bear breaks into pizza delivery driver's car at night, doesn't get any pizza
Everybody loves pizza. A pizza delivery driver in Alaska was woken up in the early morning hours to the sounds of a bear wrecking his car. Apparently, the vehicle still smelled like pizza, and the...
'Rigged??': NHL draft lottery blooper sparks Rangers conspiracy theory
There might not be a frozen envelope involved, but conspiracy theories abounded after the Rangers won the NHL Draft lottery Monday night and with it the right to select the...
Mets fans should be terrified of what Brodie Van Wagenen might do next
The Mets took another hit Monday when Marcus Stroman announced he was opting out. Stroman cited a number of things that worried him — the obvious one being the game...
Teen son of NYPD counterterrorism head robbed near Central Park
The 13-year-old son of NYPD Deputy Commissioner John Miller was robbed of his cell phone and wallet outside of Central Park on Monday afternoon, sources said. The theft occurred at about...
Sorry, Albany: 'Shampoo assistants' don't need pricey 'cosmetology' schooling
New Yorkers are hurting for jobs. But New York state lawmakers are poised to make it even tougher to earn a paycheck, by concocting licensing requirements for something as simple...
New York City is headed for a serious decline
New York City’s relentless crime spike and chaos on the streets make it painfully clear: Gotham — significant parts of it, anyway — is headed for a steep decline. The...
Lebanon proves President Trump right on the Middle East
The Lebanese people are outraged. If the official explanation is true, then their divided and do-nothing government bears a lot of the responsibility for the horrifying explosion of an abandoned...
Gov. Cuomo is snubbing the victims of his fatal nursing-home orders
Gov. Cuomo keeps nixing demands for an independent probe into his fatal nursing-home orders, claiming they’re political. But at a hearing Monday, survivors just wanted answers. “The COVID crisis in...
After 75 days, Louisville has had enough of its too often violent protests
Protests over the past few months in cities like Portland, Seattle and even New York have led to violence all too often. Louisville, Ky., has had enough. On Sunday, its...
In a second term, Trump could build on his foreign-policy successes
Democrats and their media allies like to paint Donald Trump as a foreign-policy catastrophe. Even some conservatives have joined the angry chorus. Neocon stalwart Eliot Cohen, for example, has attacked...
Family of NY nursing home residents lost to COVID testify to woe
Relatives of New York nursing home residents Monday blasted the conditions that drove the facilities’ coronavirus hell — including Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s directive barring the refusal of COVID-positive patients. “The...
Vile remark about player's mom may have sparked baseball brawl
Apparently you don’t talk ill of Ramon Laureano’s mother. The Oakland Athletics outfielder told ESPN that a nasty comment from Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron about his mom set him...
College football cancellation talk fueled by heart condition linked to COVID-19
The Power Five conferences weren’t just worried about their athletes contracting the coronavirus but a heart condition that could come with it, causing them to consider postponing the fall sports...
'Broke' Hunter Biden got $450K tax lien 'resolved' within days: report
Hunter Biden settled a $450,000 tax debt within six days last month, despite recently claiming he was too broke to pay child support, according to a new report, raising further...
X marks the spot: NY Board of Elections adds quick fix to mail-in ballots
The red X marks the spot! The New York State Board of Elections plans on using a Red X or Red arrow — and possibly larger print — to remind...
Trump wants WTO to end China's 'developing nation' status
President Trump on Monday said he submitted a request with the World Trade Organization asking it to end China's status as a "developing nation." China's WTO status is a frequent...
Trump says he wants to hold G-7 summit after the election
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Monday said this year's G-7 summit would be postponed until after the election and added that Russian leader Vladimir Putin could still score an invite....
Meet the Canadian prodigy Rangers will likely pick No. 1
The Rangers will have the chance to select a potential franchise cornerstone in Alex Lafreniere after winning the NHL draft lottery on Monday night. Lafreniere, 18, is a wunderkind Canadian...
Video shows Florida cops try to handcuff 8-year-old boy at elementary school
Video emerged on Monday of police officers trying to handcuff an 8-year-old boy at his Florida elementary school during a 2018 arrest. The newly-revealed bodycam footage shows two Key West...
'Don’t be a dumbass': Man's obit comes with grim warning
He was known as a man full of heart and humor, who loved "his middle finger and showing his butt to the world!"
Promised electric Citi Bike rollout fizzles
Citi Bike's fleet of pedal-assist e-bikes has barely grown since its February launch despite a pledge to put "thousands" on city streets by the summer, its parent company admitted on...
Kelly Clarkson to replace injured judge Simon Cowell on 'America's Got Talent'
Kelly Clarkson is stepping up to the judges' tables and replacing a recuperating Simon Cowell on "American's Got Talent."
New police footage shows first complete view of George Floyd's death
Disturbing new police bodycam video captures the final 17 minutes of George Floyd's life, providing the most complete account yet of his arrest and death at the hands of Minneapolis...
New York couples may host more than 50 guests at weddings, court rules
A federal judge has given his blessing to two upstate New York couples who sued for the right to have more than 50 people at their weddings amid the coronavirus...
'Five Bedrooms' moves in comfortably on NBC's Peacock
At first blush, the premise of "Five Bedrooms" might seem cloying — but I promise you this ensemble dramedy is anything but.
Rangers win draft lottery, Alexis Lafreniere sweepstakes
It is the 12.5 Percent Solution that represents an accelerated path to the future without compromising the program. On Monday night, in a tight half-hour telecast fraught with drama produced...
The mail-in voting mess and other commentary
Libertarian: The Mail-In Voting Mess Because of the pandemic, mail-in voting will become “much more normal” this November — yet, Reason’s Eric Boehm warns, “we’re not ready” for it. Yes,...
Trump briefing halted by Secret Service after shots fired near White House
WASHINGTON — Secret Service agents abruptly halted President Trump’s coronavirus briefing on Monday evening after an armed suspect was shot outside the White House, he said. The president was just...
Giants star back at it after hectic offseason
Evan Engram is healthy and relieved after what he calls “a very blessed offseason.’’ Engram, the Giants’ dynamic yet injury-prone tight end, underwent Dec. 20 foot surgery to repair a...
Cuomo taunts McConnell to pass bill allowing states to file for bankruptcy
ALBANY -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo dared Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to sponsor and pass a federal bill allowing cash-strapped states thanks to the coronavirus’ hit to state revenues to...
NFL player abruptly retires at 26
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jatavis Brown abruptly announced his retirement Sunday, ending his NFL career at 26 years old and days before training camp was set to open. Brown this offseason...
Trump blasts Democrats in Congress for inaction on COVID relief
There was hardly a soul at the US Capitol on Monday, reflecting the lack of optimism for a new coronavirus relief deal amid the mounting blame-game between Democrats and Republicans....
Brooklyn man pleads guilty to attempting to support ISIS
A Brooklyn man who uploaded instructional manuals online about how to conduct lone-wolf terror attacks in New York City pleaded guilty Monday to attempting to provide material support to ISIS....
Damian Lillard dunks on Skip Bayless after rip job: 'You a joke'
Damian Lillard's dunks are not strictly reserved for the basketball court. The Trail Blazers star posterized Skip Bayless via Twitter on Monday after the Fox Sports host tweeted that he...
NYC loses bid to reduce $60M payout to burned Beacon High School student
The city lost its attempt to avoid paying the $60 million verdict that was awarded to a Beacon High School student who was badly burned in a since-banned chemistry experiment...
Powerful tornado sweeps through China, injuring 33
A powerful tornado swept through north China Sunday, wreaking havoc as black clouds took over the sky, video shows. The extreme weather struck a tourist site known as Swan Lake...
Back-to-school shopping items you'll actually need this year
This year requires a different kind of back-to-school shopping.
Documents unsealed in battle between Virginia Giuffre and Alan Dershowitz
New documents have been unsealed in the bitter legal battle between Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre and Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz. The trove relates, in part, to Dershowitz's effort...
Censored 'Black-ish' episode to air on Hulu after being shelved by ABC in 2018
“I cannot wait for everyone to finally see the episode for themselves," said creator Kenya Barris.
Controversial Bronx judge releases alleged rapist without bail
An illegal immigrant facing rape charges was released without bail by a judge who critics claim only landed her position through political connections — and his victim’s family is outraged...
'F--k that COVID shit!': Smash Mouth plays to thousands of bikers at rally
They 'aint the sharpest tools in the shed... Thousands of people turned up to a concert headlined by Smash Mouth in South Dakota on Sunday night amid the coronavirus pandemic....
MTA wants Apple to update FaceID so riders don't have to unmask
The MTA is urging Apple to update its facial-recognition technology so riders don't have to take their masks off to unlock their phones. In a letter to Apple CEO Tim...
NFLPA president dishes on COVID-19 protocols
With NFL training camps under way as the league prepares to play amid the coronavirus pandemic, Cleveland Browns center and NFLPA president JC Tretter, takes a timeout for some Q&A...
Fiend who raped, murdered two Westchester moms as kids listened is being freed
A man who beat, raped and murdered two moms as their young children listened to their screams in a Westchester County home invasion is about to be freed by the...
Susan Rice and millionaire husband made large donation to Biden campaign: report
Susan Rice and her husband ponied up increasingly large donations for Joe Biden's campaign as her stock rose as his potential running mate, according to a new report. The Obama-era...
Mnuchin calls for state board to control New York City's finances
US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said Monday a state control board should take over New York City���s shaky finances amid a stalemate between the White House and congressional Democrats over...
Julian Edelman trying to move on from Tom Brady: 'I love him to death'
It’s fair to wonder how Julian Edelman is coping without the other half of his long-term bromance, Tom Brady. But the Patriots star wide receiver sounds like he’s ready to...
'Hitler was a great Christian': Pro-cop demonstrators clash with BLM protesters
Pro-cop demonstrators praised Adolf Hitler as a "great Christian man" as they clashed with Black Lives Matter protesters in Nevada, video shows. The pro-cop demonstration was held outside the Douglas...
From fancy picnics to custom caviar: Inside the pandemic parties of the elite
Well-heeled city folks are making gourmet lemonade out of lemons — with the help of private chefs, caterers and event planners, of course.
Baker Mayfield shades 'trolls' while continuing body transformation
Baker Mayfield is fired up and ready for his third season with the Browns. On Saturday, the 25-year-old quarterback posted a shot from his workout grind, letting the "Dawg Pound"...
Grandmother, 103, gets first tattoo after release from nursing home isolation
A 103-year-old Michigan grandmother got her first tattoo — after she spent months isolated at a nursing home during the coronavirus pandemic. Dorothy Pollack, who celebrated her birthday on June...
Mariners vs. Rangers will produce a ton of runs
Two trends collide in Arlington, Texas on Monday night as the Seattle Mariners, who have not played any of their road total to the Under in 2020 (six Overs and...
‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ spinoff series ‘The Patrick Star Show’ set at Nickelodeon
The character will be voiced by Bill Fagerbakke
Network sorry for using N-word uncensored during broadcast
Fiona Lamdin, a white correspondent, used the slur on air to describe the hateful words shouted last month at a black man during a violent attack in Bristol.
We need legislation against 'killer robots,' Human Rights Watch says
Several countries are "investing heavily" in the killer robot industries.
Trump says he will deliver RNC speech from Gettysburg battlefield or White House
President Trump will deliver his GOP nomination acceptance speech from either the White House grounds or the battlefield at Gettysburg, he announced Monday. "We have narrowed the Presidential Nomination Acceptance...
NYPD cops don't lift a finger as teen is beaten in broad daylight
NYPD cops had a front-row seat to a five-on-one brawl — but let the violence play out rather than doing their jobs to break it up, The Post has learned....
Anxious Mauritians are chopping off their hair to try and stem oil spill
NAIROBI - Mauritians are making floating booms of human hair and leaves in a round-the-clock scramble to mop up oil leaking from a grounded Japanese ship onto their pristine Indian...
White House says Belarus must respect election protesters
Belarus strongman Alexander Lukashenko claims he won re-election Sunday with more than 80 percent of the vote. But his top challenger, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, claims she actually won.
Phil Collins' 'In the Air Tonight' tops charts 39 years after release thanks to viral video
Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight” is officially a hit single again 39 years after its release, thanks to a pair of twins from Gary, Indiana.
Kim Foxx, former Jussie Smollett prosecutor, drops felony cases at alarming rate: report
Kim Foxx, the Chicago prosecutor criticized over her handling of the Jussie Smollett case, is tossing felony cases at a higher rate than her predecessor, according to a new report....
California AG wants to free woman charged with murder after meth found in stillborn baby
California's Attorney General is fighting to free a woman who was charged with murder after her stillborn baby had a high level of meth -- accusing fellow prosecutors of twisting...
Another Mets player has opted out
Marcus Stroman’s rehabbed left calf told him he could continue this season. The national pandemic told the Mets pitcher otherwise. Citing COVID-19 concerns, Stroman on Monday became the second Mets...
Ex-NYPD chief demoted by police commissioner due to her gender: lawsuit
A former high-ranking cop who built a decades-long career in the NYPD was locked out of top-tier positions in the department because of her gender, she claimed in a suit...
Cuomo shoots down probe into nursing home coronavirus debacle
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday shot down the idea of an independent probe into the coronavirus' tear through New York nursing homes — while again asserting that criticism of his...
Trump tells Oregon officials to 'finally' call in National Guard as protests rage on
President Trump on Monday warned officials in Oregon to call on the National Guard to quell unrest in Portland or they will be "held responsible." "Portland, which is out of...
California neighborhood unites after little girl's BLM chalk art destroyed
Chalk it up to neighborly love. A California neighborhood has been covered in "Black Lives Matter" chalk drawings -- in support of a young girl whose own signs kept getting...
Every Yankees decision comes with a Giancarlo Stanton caveat: Sherman
This equated to finding a signed confession after the DNA evidence already had allowed a case to be solved. Giancarlo Stanton going down over the weekend with yet another leg...
Family of Carole Baskin's missing ex-husband offering $100K for info
The hottest cold case in town just got a fresh financial offering for intel.
Angels rookie's nightmare error turns fly ball into home run
That just might be the error of all errors. In the series finale between the Angels and Rangers on Sunday, Angels right fielder Jo Adell managed to turn a routine...
Trump slams Anthony Scaramucci after Mooch backs Biden
President Trump knocked former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci after he slammed the commander-in-chief in a Fox News appearance. "@Scaramucci, who just made a fool of himself as he...
Group says Belarus hit with 'nation-scale' internet disruption during election
Belarus was hit with widespread disruption in internet connectivity during the country’s closely watched election Sunday, according to web monitoring organization NetBlocks. “Network telemetry from the NetBlocks internet observatory confirm...
Judd Apatow making 2-part George Carlin doc for HBO
It will feature interviews with Carlin’s family and friends.
Foot Locker shares rally after retailer forecasts surprise profit
Foot Locker expects to turn a second-quarter profit thanks in part to aid sent to Americans to help during the pandemic. The announcement caught Wall Street, which had expected big...
Dramatic video shows Baltimore blast survivor pulled from rubble
Dramatic Twitter video shows firefighters pulling a survivor out of the rubble of a massive Baltimore gas explosion that killed one woman, injured at least four other people and leveled...
Gandhi’s glasses surface after being left in mailbox
Glasses that once belonged to Mahatma Gandhi have surfaced after they were left in the mailbox of a UK auction house. The BBC reports that the glasses were found in...
$260K 'skinny house' near Chicago stuns TikTok watchers
"That's not a house, that's a hallway."
First night of DNC to feature Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders
The first night of the Democratic National Convention will have a theme of unity against President Trump, with former Ohio Gov. John Kasich, Sen. Bernie Sanders and former first lady...
Celebrities with coronavirus: A list of who’s tested positive
The coronavirus has shuttered daily life around the world and is claiming more lives every day. In the US, some figures estimate that up to 70% of people will eventually...
Indonesia’s Sinabung volcano ejects towering column of ash
MEDAN, Indonesia — Indonesia’s rumbling Mount Sinabung erupted Monday, sending a column of volcanic materials as high as 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) into the sky and depositing ash on villages....
James Hong, 'Hollywood's most prolific actor,' may finally get Walk of Fame star
He has more credits than nearly anyone in Hollywood, yet he still isn't a bona fide "star."
Columbine-obsessed teens accused of plotting school shootings in Indiana
Two Columbine-obsessed teenagers have been accused of planning mass shootings targeting two Indiana high schools -- in which they were allegedly going to "kill a bunch of human scum," according...
President Trump backs college football players' quest to play 2020 season
College football stars' push to play this season has received the presidential stamp of approval. University leaders may have more of a say in this situation, but President Trump on...
Patrick Corbin will again get best of Steven Matz
Shark Week on Discovery! Mike Tyson, who will fight Roy Jones Jr. next month, was set to go the distance with a toothy killer. But in an ironic twist “Tyson...
Wayfair takes up to 60 percent off outdoor furniture for Fall Preview sale
Wayfair is bringing the deals with its Fall Preview Sale. And during the limited-time event, you can grab its outdoor furniture and accessories for up to 60% off. Whether you're...
Kanye West releases presidential platform on new campaign website
Kanye West, the billionaire rapper and long-shot White House hopeful, announced his 10-point presidential platform that includes restoring prayer in classrooms, reforming the police, seeking racial justice in the courts...
Breaking down the Yankees after latest Stanton injury
The Rays got the best of the Yankees in St. Petersburg over the weekend, taking three out of four games. Chris Shearn and four-time World Series champion Jeff Nelson get...
Popcorn conundrum: When movie theaters reopen, will they ban concessions?
People go to the movies to stuff their faces.
Brooklyn judge forced to retire early following Alzheimer's diagnosis
A Brooklyn judge has been forced into early retirement following an Alzheimer’s diagnosis and an investigation into accusations of "erratic” behavior on the bench, officials announced Monday. Brooklyn Supreme Court...
Cuomo slams PSE&G, Con Ed over 'lousy' response to Isaias
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday said he launched an investigation into PSE&G and Con Edison's "lousy" response to Tropical Storm Isaias -- as more than 29,000 customers remain without power....
Mike Tyson's big comeback fight has been postponed
Mike Tyson waited 14 years to get back in the ring, so what's a few more months? The former heavyweight champion was set to fight Roy Jones Jr. on Sept....
Paragon Sports says it will stop selling fur after winter season
What better time to announce a fur ban than during a heat wave in August? Paragon Sports, New York City's go-to sporting goods retailer for over a century, has quietly...
Three Amazon tribesmen in Peru killed during protest against oil firm
LIMA - At least three indigenous people from Peru’s Amazon region were killed and 17 other residents and police injured in a conflict with Canadian energy company PetroTal Corp, Interior...
Ghoulish gals are taking sexy snaps in front of Beirut explosion carnage
A couple of ghouls posed for sexy snaps in Beirut over the weekend -- in front of the devastated section of city leveled by an explosion that killed at least...
Chicago to restrict downtown access after looting, police clashes
Chicago officials will restrict access to the city's downtown beginning Monday night after looting and clashes with police that saw 13 cops injured and 100 people arrested. Police Superintendent David...
NYPD Commissioner denies slowdown in speeding enforcement
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea denied Monday that cops were turning a blind eye to speeders -- the day after a Post report found cop-issued tickets plummeted in recent months even...
Police break up protests after Belarus presidential vote
MINSK, Belarus — Phalanxes of Belarusian police in full riot gear violently dispersed thousands of demonstrators who poured into the streets to challenge the early count from Sunday’s presidential election...
Long Island 'Karen' goes ballistic when asked to wear mask
A Long Island covidiot got her hackles up and profanity-laced rant out in a supermarket’s frozen food section when an employee confronted her about not wearing a mask. In the...
Sweden looks to US model as it tries to tackle gang violence
Authorities in the capital of Sweden are looking to implement a strategy pioneered in the US to prevent gang-related violence amid a spate of shootings -- including one that killed...
Lebanon PM resigns on live national TV
Lebanon's embattled prime minister announced his resignation on live national TV on Monday -- as his cabinet headed for the door amid widespread unrest over the deadly explosion at Beirut's...
NYC woman falls to death while rock climbing upstate
A 25-year-old Brooklyn woman fell to her death while rock climbing near New Paltz, police said Monday. Lauren Sobel was leading two other climbers at the Mohonk Mountain Preserve around...
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow arrested
Prominent pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow was arrested at her Hong Kong home on Monday under China’s new national security law, according to reports. A masked Chow was seen in a...
Ex-manager wanted D-backs to drill Padres hitters after home-run barrage
Diamondbacks TV game analyst Bob Brenly, the team's former manager, wasn’t even on the field for Arizona’s brutal 9-5 loss to the Padres on Sunday, but he felt strongly enough...
Finally, an alternative to this outdated fantasy football stat
A lot of things have changed in our world since you last spent time with the Madman. But one thing hasn’t. PPR still stinks. Yep, the most popular format in...
Man behind massive pool party at NJ mansion is arrested
Tashay Knight, 45, of Newark, was hit with recklessly creating a risk of widespread injury or damage for the pool party that drew up to 400 people to the home...
Gov. Cuomo aide emerges as top candidate to head SUNY
James Malatras, a top adviser to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, has emerged as the leading candidate to become the chancellor of the 64-campus State University of New York
Woman nearly becomes roadkill crossing busy street
What was she thinking? A woman scooting across a four-lane road in Saint Petersburg, Russia, was nearly run over by multiple vehicles. Dashcam video shows the middle-aged pedestrian waving at...
Trump slams GOP Sen. Ben Sasse over COVID relief comments
President Trump on Monday slammed Republican Sen. Ben Sasse for calling Trump's new executive orders "unconstitutional slop."
Hong Kong media company's shares surge after founder's arrest
Hong Kong-based media firm Next Digital saw its stock price explode Monday after authorities arrested its dissident founder. Next Digital's shares surged as much as 344 percent as investors showed...
Cops clash with protesters on anniversary of Michael Brown's killing
Viral videos show officers clad in riot gear spraying protesters as they defended a barricade set up outside the Ferguson department building.
William Petersen, Jorja Fox in talks for 'CSI: Vegas' sequel
Here are details about the team of three new Vegas CSIs and the medical examiner who works with them.
ESPN won't change 'Monday Night' booth with NFL Saturday a possibility
With the potential of Saturday NFL games in the event of college football being totally canceled in the fall, ESPN’s current plan is to stick with its newly created but...
National Park Service PSA: 'Don't push your slower friends' in front of bears
"Even if you think the friendship has run its course."
Le Creuset takes up to 70 percent off cookware for Factory to Table Sale
Le Creuset is back with its exciting Factory to Table Sale and you don't want to miss the amazing cookware savings. The big event features markdowns of up to 70%...
Biden family gathered over weekend to discuss VP finalists
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden spent the weekend huddled with family in his home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, narrowing down his choices for a running mate. The former vice president...
Big Ten expected to cancel its college football season
Even Michigan and Ohio State players and coaches are coming together for this Hail Mary. With the fate of college football’s 2020 season hanging in the balance — amid reports...
Why Googling 'white American doctor' shows image results of black doctors
The search engine giant hasn't been hacked by activists, nor is there any big conspiracy, though it did spark a recent viral conversation on Twitter.
Royal Caribbean stock rises despite wider-than-expected loss
Royal Caribbean Group reported a wider-than-expected quarterly loss on Monday as the cruise operator suffered from a coronavirus-driven halt to sailings that is now on course to last deep into...
How China's top-notch mass surveillance system threatens global freedoms
Every millimeter of Beijing is monitored by state-of-the-art surveillance cameras, according to the Beijing Public Safety Bureau. Facial recognition algorithms matched with images filed away in a secret database could...
Woman 'bumped' by 8-foot shark after swimming into its path
Cue the "Jaws" theme.
Morocco’s horses at risk of starvation as tourism collapses
MARRAKECH, Morocco — Abdenabi Nouidi sold his favorite horse for $150 to help feed the others on the team that pulls tourists in carriages through the buzzing streets of Marrakech,...
Dramatic video shows car ram into Chicago store amid citywide looting
The looting and vandalism followed angry scenes in the Windy City’s Englewood neighborhood after police shot a person they said had fired at them.
Barry Diller's IAC bets $1 billion on gambling giant MGM Resorts
IAC chairman and senior executive Barry Diller said his company was attracted to MGM, which owns resorts like The Mirage, The Excalibur and Luxor, for its online gaming business, among...
Attorney general calls lawmakers backing voting by mail 'grossly irresponsible'
Attorney General William Barr warned of a possible contested election if large-scale voting by mail is allowed this November and slammed lawmakers pushing the option as "grossly irresponsible." Barr said...
‘Fargo’ Season 4, starring Chris Rock, gets Sept. 27 FX premiere
It was bumped from an April premiere due to coronavirus delays.
This top-rated streaming service is designed to help you fall asleep
Getting 7 to 8 hours of good quality sleep each night is essential to human health—in fact, the benefits are overwhelming. When you get regular shut-eye, you reduce stress, improve...
Learn how you can become an in-demand coder with the help of this $40 training
Social distancing is still in full force — so why not use your newfound free time to learn a new skill? Meet The 2020 Ultimate Web Developer & Design Bootcamp...
Yankees calling up Clint Frazier for another big opportunity
When it comes to Clint Frazier and the sense of the clock ticking on him, let’s remember that Austin Meadows did not break out until last season. Frazier and Meadows...
'Friendly bear' castrated after sniffing woman's hair
A "friendly bear" was castrated in Mexico after he sniffed a woman's hair, according to a report.
McDonald's sues ex-CEO Steve Easterbrook over relationships with staffers
McDonald's sued its former chief Steve Easterbrook claiming he had sexual relationships with three subordinates after it discovered "dozens of nude, partially nude, or sexually explicit" photos and videos in...
Roughly 700,000 NYC students will begin blended format in September
Roughly 736,000 New York City public school students will resume part-time classroom learning beginning next month, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday. Hizzoner said that 74 percent of families opted...
Possible Biden VP pick Rep. Karen Bass spoke at socialist forums
WASHINGTON -- Rep. Karen Bass, who is on the shortlist of Joe Biden running mates, was a keynote speaker at two socialist events in Los Angeles in the 1980s and...
Knife-wielding man shot dead after taking a hostage
"It's not worth it! Put it down!" Salt Lake City police saved the life of a man taken hostage by a knife-wielding suspect on a sidewalk near a supermarket in...
Mauritius races to contain oil spill, protect coastline
JOHANNESBURG — Thousands of students, environmental activists and residents of Mauritius were working around the clock Sunday, trying to reduce the damage to the Indian Ocean island from an oil...
Metallica to play first 2020 concert for 'Encore Drive-In' series
Metallica won't let a pandemic make it fade to black.
Lebanon's entire government resigns over Beirut blast, minister says
Lebanon's health minister said Monday “the whole government resigned” in the wake of last week’s massive explosion, which claimed at least 220 lives and injured about 6,000. Speaking with reporters...
College football players pushing to unionize as season hangs perilously
Trevor Lawrence is leading the charge to not just play college football this fall but potentially change the sport forever. The Clemson quarterback and other stars across the country Sunday...
Baltimore explosion kills at least one, traps several in rubble
A massive explosion in a Baltimore neighborhood killed at least one person and left several people trapped, including children, according to reports.
GOP Sen. Johnson issues subpoena to FBI for Russia probe documents
Sen. Ron Johnson said Monday that he has subpoenaed FBI Director Christopher Wray to turn over documents to his committee as part of its investigation into the origins of the...
Madonna reportedly leaves Universal Music, in talks to return to Warner label
Madonna has left Universal Music Group's Interscope, her record label for nearly a decade, according to reports. The Queen of Pop is considering returning to Warner Music Group, where she...
UK might scrap their COVID-19 daily death count
The UK’s official COVID-19 daily death count could be scrapped following an investigation into Public Health England’s method of counting the toll, The Telegraph newspaper reported. The conclusions of the...
Who is Katherine Zhu, PGA champ Collin Morikawa's girlfriend?
Katherine Zhu has always been "proud" of boyfriend Collin Morikawa, long before the 23-year-old won the PGA Championship on Sunday. Last month, fellow golfer Zhu praised Morikawa on social media...
Wuhan lab allows visit from US reporters to dispel COVID-19 rumors
The Chinese lab accused of being a potential source of COVID-19 has opened its doors to a US television crew -- to insist "100 percent" that the deadly global pandemic...
Disney World reduces hours after massive drop in revenue
It's taking a step back.
World donors demand change before money to rebuild Beirut
BEIRUT — World leaders and international organizations pledged nearly $300 million in emergency humanitarian aid to Beirut in the wake of the devastating explosion, but warned on Sunday that no...
The most ridiculous foods that bars are serving to comply with Cuomo's mandate
Would you like some Lunchables with that martini?
Woman who ripped her eyes out while on meth gets prosthetics
A South Carolina woman who gouged her eyes out during a meth-induced psychotic episode in which she thought she could save the world has received a pair of prosthetic eyeballs...
Health secretary praises Taiwan's coronavirus response
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, the highest US official to visit Taiwan in four decades, heaped praise on the island nation's president for its response to the coronavirus...
Steph Curry crashes Collin Morikawa press conference with caddie offer
Steph Curry has his latest plan to align himself with greatness. After Collin Morikawa won the PGA Championship on Sunday, Curry found a way into his press conference and jokingly...
Apple goes after meal-prep company over its 'similar' logo
It's not apples and oranges to gadget maker Apple. The Silicon Valley tech giant is seeking to block a fledgling meal-prep company from using a pear logo by arguing that...
Never-before-seen screen tests reveal Keanu Reeves' 'Bill & Ted' competition
The grainy leaked footage reveals some unlikely contenders.
Motorcyclist killed in the Bronx after slamming into dump truck
A motorcyclist was killed when he slammed into a dump truck in the Bronx, cops said. The unidentified man was driving a Honda CR80 motorcycle south on Boston Road around...
Ex-FDA chief warns COVID-19 death toll in US could hit 300K this year
The former head of the Food and Drug Administration has warned that the death toll from coronavirus in the US could climb to as high as 300,000 by the end...
The big Tiz the Law question facing Kentucky Derby bettors
The popular view of Tiz the Law did not change with his victory Saturday in the Travers Stakes. In fact, his odds to win next month’s Kentucky Derby were cut...
Trump prepping for Biden debates with Chris Christie
President Trump has begun preparing for the first of the three scheduled debates against presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden, slated for late September, according to a report. The commander-in-chief is...
Amazon in talks to convert old Sears, JCPenney stores into warehouses
Amazon could end up dancing on the graves of department stores it has decimated by taking over their former homes in shopping malls, according to a report. The e-commerce colossus...
Teen shot in front of her dad amid NYC's gun violence surge
A teen was shot right in front of her dad in the Bronx Sunday -- one of 16 victims of gun violence across the city that day, according to cops...
Rory McIlroy jabs Brooks Koepka over Dustin Johnson 'mind games'
Rory McIlroy took notice of — and some offense at — Brooks Koepka on Saturday throwing shade at 54-hole PGA Championship leader Dustin Johnson, whom he tweaked for having only...
11 patients dead in fire at temporary coronavirus hospital
Eleven people died in a fire that broke out inside a temporary coronavirus hospital in India, according to a report. The deadly inferno swept through Hotel Swarna Palace in the...
Maxwell's ex-personal assistant reportedly flees UK
Tayler, who worked as Maxwell's personal assistant, was also named in court filings as among Epstein's pals who flew on his so-called "Lolita Express" jet at the time he was...
Time for Mets to play Andres Gimenez every day
The Mets took two out of three from the Marlins over the weekend at Citi Field to work their way up the NL East standings. The big story on the...
Wrestler James 'Kamala' Harris, the WWE's 'Ugandan Giant,' dies at 70
He wrestled the sport's biggest superstars, including Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker and André the Giant.
Kodak stock plunges after Trump administration halts loan deal
Shares in the former photography giant tumbled 38.2 percent to $9.20 by 7:50 a.m.
Brodie Van Wagenen's Mets legacy at stake ahead of trade deadline
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...
Portland police officers injured by fireworks during riots
Two Portland police officers were injured when rioters shot commercial-grade fireworks at them Sunday night, according to cops. The officers were struck around 10 p.m., as protesters tried to take...
Beirut death toll over 200 as top Lebanon officials continue to resign
The death toll from last week’s explosion in Beirut has risen to at least 220, according to the Lebanese capital’s governor, who said dozens remain missing.
Beirut blast destroyed recently restored 19th-century palace
A recently restored 19th-century palace was one of the treasured tourist attractions destroyed in last week's massive chemical explosion, according to its devastated owner.
China sanctions six major GOP lawmakers over Hong Kong retaliation
China has imposed sanctions on 11 US citizens, including six prominent US lawmakers, for their response to "Hong Kong-related issues," the country's foreign ministry announced Monday.
Martin Birch, Iron Maiden and Whitesnake producer, dies at 71
The "British Metal" influencer also worked with Jeff Beck and Fleetwood Mac.
Newark Airport flight searched after passenger makes bomb threat
The luggage of a United Airlines flight from Los Angeles was searched on the tarmac at Newark Airport on Sunday after a passenger made a bomb threat.
Georgia student who shared image of packed hallway says she's getting threats
The Georgia teen who was briefly suspended after sharing an image of a crowded high school hallway in which many students were seen without masks said she has received threats...
Alarming rise in kids with coronavirus over last two weeks of July
Almost 100,000 American children tested positive for the coronavirus in the last two weeks of July -- an alarming 40 percent rise, according to new data. As officials continue to...
Backdoor beetle: Insect survives being eaten by frog
This bug made "The Great Escape." An aquatic beetle was eaten by a frog and successfully emerged from the amphibian's anus unscathed. Watch video of the un-beetle-able experiment conducted at...
Looters, vandals sweep through Chicago following police shooting
About 100 people were arrested in Chicago and 13 police officers were injured during a night of looting and vandalism -- hours after cops shot a young man who had...
Texas mother of three found dead, ex-husband charged with kidnapping
A Texas mother of three was reportedly found dead over the weekend after her ex-husband allegedly shoved her into an SUV. Melissa Banda, 37, was allegedly kidnapped Thursday by Richard...
The Nets are true believers with playoff matchup set
With the Nets having gone 6-2 under interim coach Jacque Vaughn — with wins over the NBA’s top three title contenders — their confidence is sky-high. High enough to think...
Unlikely duo has suddenly become the Giants' elder statesmen
An entire locker room knew him as ��Young Shep” just a few months ago. Now? “Dean Shep” is a more appropriate nickname for Sterling Shepard ... if Leonard Williams will...
Gary Sanchez getting a pass from Yankees after dooming mishap
The box score blames Zack Britton. He accepts the fault, too. But Gary Sanchez can rarely sidestep all responsibility on a wild pitch. He can’t escape his reputation. With a...
Bryson DeChambeau feels he's on doorstep of first major even in defeat
SAN FRANCISCO — Bryson DeChambeau made the best run of his career at a major championship, but still fell short despite shooting a final-round 66 to finish 10-under for the...
Fire rips through Rachael Ray's home in upstate New York
A spokesperson for Ray said that she was not injured in the blaze.
It sounds like college football is doomed
The college football season this fall is in serious jeopardy. Commissioners of the Power 5 conference met Sunday night to discuss if the fall season could be played as health...