August 12, 2020
Couple married for 62 years dies of COVID-19 on same day, 48 hours after son
Their son died of the virus just two days before.
Chainsaw-wielding men covered in blood terrorize Toronto beachgoers
It wasn't a Toronto Chainsaw Massacre — but two blood-covered, chainsaw-wielding men terrorized beachgoers in Toronto over the weekend, according to videos and local reports. The slasher-film-like footage, which was...
Bradley Cooper stealthily quarantined in Connecticut this summer
The actor rented a house on Sasco Hill Road in Southport, Conn., spies said, and was spotted at restaurants around posh Fairfield County.
Clint Frazier puts on a show in Yankees victory
Twenty-seven picks after the Indians took Clint Frazier in the draft seven years ago, the Yankees selected Aaron Judge. Ever since, the outfielders' careers have traveled very different paths. Judge...
Christopher Plummer's old Darien estate hits market for $11M
It's "the perfect escape for a New York family seeking refuge during the pandemic," said Compass broker Yashmin Lloyds.
AOC given just 60 seconds to deliver pre-recorded message at DNC
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will be given just 60 seconds to deliver a pre-recorded message at the Democratic National Convention next week. The party's progressive firebrand has been afforded the limited...
This is what Joe Judge was waiting for
It’s getting to look somewhat like … football. On Wednesday, new Giants head coach Joe Judge witnessed something for the first time: all 80 players on the field, at the...
Sam Darnold has been staying away from In-N-Out
Sam Darnold’s key to coming into training camp in shape is easy: avoid the double-double. “I’m making sure I’m not eating whatever I want to eat. I’m not having In-N-Out...
Pete Alonso busts out in big way
Please, fasten your seat belt. Make sure your seat back and folding tray are in their full upright positions. Pete Alonso is cleared for takeoff. Grounded by a sophomore slump,...
Outcry in Somalia as new bill would allow child marriage
JOHANNESBURG — An outcry is rising in Somalia as parliament considers a bill that would allow child marriage once a girl’s sexual organs mature and would allow forced marriage as...
Color expert Donald Kaufman lists Chelsea triplex for $2M
The late Philip Johnson described Kaufman as "the rare painter who understands architecture."
Louboutin ex-exec selling $2.75M Brooklyn penthouse
Alexandra Rose has an eye for stilettos — and stylish apartments.
Renowned climate change scientist dead after falling into crevasse in Greenland
A renowned Swiss-American climate change scientist died after falling into a crevasse while conducting research on ice in Greenland, authorities and reports said Wednesday. Konrad Steffen, director of the Swiss...
Nets bracing for showdown with red-hot NBA star
The Nets are bracing for dominant Damian Lillard and his desperate Trail Blazers. And even if Brooklyn couldn’t care less about playing spoiler, they’re trying to close out the regular...
Touting Kamala Harris as a moderate is a liberal dose of deception: Devine
The New York Times was quick out of the blocks with the Democratic pitch that Kamala Harris is a “pragmatic moderate.” It’s pulling your leg. Joe Biden’s running mate had...
Islanders' penalties nearly cost them
The Islanders’ game plan to keep the Capitals off the power play imploded when they were called for six penalties in the first period alone. After sitting in the penalty...
Jets star's blunt accountability is such a welcome sign
A word of advice to every player on the Jets’ 2020 roster: Follow Le’Veon Bell. If there’s one player on the Jets who had reason to come away from last...
500 homes under evacuation order as massive fire rips through LA County
Officials have ordered the evacuation of between 400 and 500 homes as a massive fire spreads quickly through Lake Hughes in Los Angeles County, according to local outlets. The blaze...
Big East cancels fall season with college sports reeling
St. John’s and Seton Hall backed the Big East’s decision to cancel its fall sports season Wednesday, a move that won’t affect basketball but further highlights the grim reality college...
Two Indianapolis cops charged with assault for violent arrests of protesters
Two Indianapolis police officers have been charged with felony assault for the violent arrests of two women at a late May protest, officials announced Wednesday. The officers, Jonathan Horlock and...
The big mystery surrounding Yankees star's coronavirus
Aroldis Chapman doesn’t know exactly when he will be ready to anchor the Yankees’ bullpen, but he has more information on that situation than he does about how he contracted...
NJ Gov. Murphy approves some schools to start with all-remote option
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday that schools that cannot meet health and safety guidelines for an in-person start to the academic year can go with...
John Calipari on how his ex-assistant will fare with Knicks
John Calipari knows a lot about winning basketball, and he knows the Knicks are a long way from it. But the Kentucky coach is rooting for their rebuild, rooting for...
Pregnant woman killed by alleged drunk driver
A 23-year-old pregnant woman was killed by an allegedly intoxicated driver in California on Tuesday night, police said. Yesenia Lisette Aguilar was walking on a sidewalk with her husband in...
Big Ten set to take massive money hit after canceling football
Health is priceless, but the decision to prioritize it was not for the Big Ten. Canceling college football season for the safety of student-athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic will cost...
Mom of 5-year-old allegedly killed by neighbor says suspect will 'rot in hell'
The mother of a 5-year-old North Carolina boy shot dead while riding his bicycle outside his home vowed to get justice for her son, saying his accused killer will "rot...
Giants' surprise receiver poised to become even greater threat
There was no one anywhere near Darius Slayton when he sat down for his Zoom call on Wednesday ... and he kept his mask on anyway. “Honestly at this point,...
How Jacque Vaughn led Nets to resurgence in NBA bubble
Nets interim coach Jacque Vaughn has used the restart to restructure his system and reboot his team. The result has been a 5-2 mark going into Thursday’s regular-season finale versus...
Warm memories of a Yankees legend on 25th anniversary of his death
This was early in the final summer of his life, June 2003, and my father was gazing through the glass at a display case inside the Yogi Berra Museum in...
Discrimination claims haunting Steve Cohen's dream of owning the Mets
Opponents of billionaire Steve Cohen's efforts to buy the New York Mets are licking their chops over fresh discrimination complaints filed against his firm, Point72 Asset Management, The Post has...
Time Out New York reportedly ends print edition due to coronavirus
Time Out New York is ending its 25-year-old print edition as part of a global retrenchment by the London-based parent company due to the coronavirus. At its peak prior to...
Carl Icahn has officially ditched NYC for Florida
Carl Icahn has officially moved left New York City for Sunny Isles Beach in Florida. The billionaire activist investor has entered into a lease for a 23,463-square-foot office in the...
Ex-Boston police union chief arrested over child rape allegations
The former head of Boston's police union was reportedly arrested Wednesday in connection to child rape allegations. Patrick Rose, the one-time president of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association and retired...
Trump calls on Biden to denounce Antifa
WASHINGTON -- President Trump on Wednesday called on Joe Biden to denounce radical far-left group Antifa after pranksters appeared to direct "Antifa.com" to Joe Biden's campaign page. The president was...
Can't we keep politics out of the race for a coronavirus vaccine?
There was once a time when tragedy and national challenges brought Americans together. From the moonshot to 9/11, we knew moments of national trial call for one nation locked in...
Teen dies after being set on fire, stabbed in NYC apartment building
A teenager was killed Wednesday after being set afire in a Bronx apartment building during a dispute, cops said. The 18-year-old victim, identified by police as Winston Ortiz, was stabbed...
Kamala Harris believed Joe Biden's accusers — until she didn't
By the standard of her own ample public record, Kamala Harris has just joined the presidential campaign of a serial sexual abuser, Joe Biden. It was during the Brett Kavanaugh...
Anti-Semitic graffiti found scrawled on UES building
The lurid messages, which The Post is not reprinting, were found on the Upper East Side and made sexual references and alluded to Jewish stereotypes.
Trump vows to permanently end payroll tax in 2021 if he's reelected
WASHINGTON -- President Trump on Wednesday vowed to permanently abolish the payroll tax at the beginning of 2021 if he is re-elected in November. "On the assumption I win, we...
Cuomo's threats about Con Ed help no one
Here we go again: Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he was “personally disappointed” with utility companies after hundreds of thousands of people lost power during Tropical Storm Isaias and is threatening...
Tiny New York community wins holy war to safeguard historic Catholic church
Parishioners at a small Westchester County church just got a miracle -- straight from the Vatican. The community had appealed to the Holy See to save their local Holy Trinity...
De Blasio is actually putting school kids ahead of unions
Guess what: Mayor Bill de Blasio is actually standing up for kids, despite incessant whines from the teachers and principals unions set on delaying in-person school reopenings. Kudos, Mr. Mayor....
ESPN's Desmond Howard: Big Ten needs to kick Nebraska out
The Big Ten became the first of the Power 5 conference to call off its football season on Tuesday, and member school University of Nebraska made its opposition to the...
Trump says schools must open and online learning is 'not the answer'
President Trump said Wednesday that distancing learning for children "is not the answer" and that schools must reopen in the fall. "It is interesting because one thing we've learned during...
NYC schools tested positive for lead paint nearly 50K times in 5 years
Safety inspectors discovered dangerous lead paint in city classrooms more than 38,000 times during the past five years — with almost half the findings in rooms that housed highly vulnerable...
Islanders' big rally propels them to Game 1 win
The Islanders were all brawn and no brains, but somehow finessed a win. Unable to stay out of the penalty box and keep their heads above the physical play for...
Ghislaine Maxwell's 'critical new information' won't delay unsealing process: judge
Ghislaine Maxwell's claim that she has "critical new information" related to her cases in Manhattan federal court was not enough to keep sealed secret files from the defamation case against...
Dua Lipa teases 'Levitating' remix featuring Madonna and Missy Elliott
Ironically, it was remixed by London DJ-producer the Blessed Madonna.
Sick NY nursing home residents reportedly sent to die at hospitals amid pandemic
Dying residents of a New York nursing home were reportedly dumped at local hospitals amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report -- raising even more questions about the Cuomo...
Chicago PD launches looting video site to ID offenders
Chicago police want Windy City residents to rat out the looters who trashed their city. The department on Wednesday launched a new "Looting & Civil Unrest Videos" website with surveillance...
Pelosi, Mnuchin clash after COVID-19 stimulus call
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin clashed after speaking on the phone Wednesday about stalled coronavirus relief legislation. Gridlock in talks, which descended this week into a...
People from 33 countries bought Gov. Cuomo's bizarre COVID-19 mountain poster
ALBANY -- Nearly 40,000 orders from 33 different countries have been placed for copies of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's bizarre coronavirus victory-lap poster after it was unveiled earlier this summer. Cuomo's...
Out-of-work bartenders now serving swanky cocktails in NYC parks
Meg Moorhouse was recently enjoying her daily homemade cocktails in Prospect Park when the unthinkable happened: She ran out of alcohol. The 42-year-old designer and restaurant-industry veteran was about to...
Le'Veon Bell denies Adam Gase tension in big Jets statement
Jets running back Le’Veon Bell has a warning for the rest of the NFL. “I’m ready to show this is the best Le’Veon Bell that’s ever played in the NFL,”...
Meet the 14-year-old boy makeup artist with a CW docuseries
Welsh teen Reuben de Maid, the star of "Being Reuben," isn’t your typical makeup artist/ influencer.
Federal judge refuses to block campus sexual assault rules
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Wednesday allowed the Education Department to move forward with new rules governing how schools and universities respond to complaints of sexual assault. The rules,...
Chart of US birthdates finds Christmas, New Year's Day least popular
He unearthed a number of surprising facts about birthdates.
Brett Favre would 'love to see' Aaron Rodgers on the Bears
Brett Favre finished his career with the rival Minnesota Vikings, so anything is possible when it comes to great quarterbacks moving on from the Green Bay Packers. Even Aaron Rodgers...
Biden, Harris make first public appearance as running mates
Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris made their first public appearance as running mates on Wednesday at an event in Delaware where they bashed the Trump administration and promised to...
Court restores man's driving privileges two decades after mistaken identity flub
It was an existential error worthy of Kafka. A man's New York driver's license was wrongfully revoked 24 years after he was convicted for a driving violation that he didn’t...
Florida man charged for selling bleach coronavirus 'cure' arrested in Columbia
A Florida man behind a fake church allegedly selling a deadly bleach coronavirus "miracle cure" has been arrested in Colombia. Mark Grenon, 62, and his son, Joseph, 32, face extradition...
Paige VanZant wants to end 'pretty face' stigma with $1 million deal
Paige VanZant is taking off the MMA gloves. The former UFC fighter on Wednesday announced that she signed a four-fight contract with the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. The deal is...
Jerry Jones plans to have fans at every Cowboys game this season
The biggest stadium in the NFL won’t be empty if Jerry Jones has anything to say about it. As some NFL teams announce they will play fan-less home games and...
Andrew Lloyd Webber taking part in COVID-19 vaccine trial
“I’ll do anything to prove that theatres can re-open safely,” he tweeted.
COVID-19 death rates reveal the states that failed the test
It’s hard to know what’s worse — the dying or the lying. More than 32,000 New Yorkers have died from the coronavirus, a toll higher than any other state. New...
Avra Estiatorio signs 16,500-square-foot lease in Midtown
In the latest display of faith in post-pandemic Manhattan, famed Greek seafood restaurant Avra Estiatorio is making a splash in Midtown, The Post has learned. Avra just signed a long-term...
How Trump outfoxed Democrats and other commentary
From the right: How Don Outfoxed Dems “Democrats thought they had Republicans cornered” in the latest COVID-relief package fight, snarks Marc A. Thiessen at The Washington Post. But they “failed...
North Carolina dog dies after contracting COVID-19, officials say
A dog in North Carolina died after contracting the coronavirus — one of at least 13 cases nationwide of a canine catching the illness, health officials said Wednesday. The 8-year-old...
Voice of America leaders sidelined over pro-Biden video and foreign hiring
President Trump’s new leader at the Voice of America and its parent organization made sweeping staff changes this week in response to a pro-Joe Biden video and a review of...
NYC apartment listing with absurd, raunchy description goes viral
What happens in the bedroom doesn't always stay in the bedroom — especially when you're trying to rent it.
Talking Alexis Lafreniere and the Rangers' offseason plans
While the Rangers' season may have ended abruptly in the Toronto bubble when they were swept by the Hurricanes, they quickly had something to celebrate. They won the Alexis Lafreniere sweepstakes...
Yankees have a new Aaron Judge concern
No matter how high Aaron Boone is on Clint Frazier, there is no way the Yankees improved their lineup Wednesday night when the manager didn’t have Aaron Judge healthy enough...
How Amanda Kloots is coping with Nick Cordero's death: Fitness is 'therapy'
Kloots is teaching her first workout class since losing her husband to COVID-19 in July
More companies are adopting paid menstrual leave policies
"While we don’t fully understand what women go through, we need to trust them when they say they need to rest this out," said Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal.
Bon Appétit videos will return in September after mass exodus
The new videos on the popular channel will include some old faces and new -- diverse -- ones.
'The Crown' casts final Prince Philip: 'Game of Thrones' star Jonathan Pryce
He’ll play Philip opposite Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth.
Mr. Not-so-Softee: Ice cream truck keeps plowing into NYC street barrier
I scream, you scream -- we all scream when this truck comes down the block. A scofflaw ice cream truck driver has made a twice-daily ritual out of plowing through...
New action-packed 'Mulan' teaser drops ahead of Disney+ launch
The one-minute clip depicts Mulan kung fu-ing various baddies while off-screen villains paradoxically shade her for being a woman.
The Daily News plans to close its NYC newsroom for good
The Daily News is about to become a newspaper without a newsroom. Tribune Publishing, which has owned the 101-year-old tabloid since 2017, confirmed on Wednesday that it will shutter the...
Giants' dire corner dilemma puts added pressure on big-money signing
The need certainly seems to be there. Unless you ask Joe Judge. The first-year head coach knows more than anyone what he has on his roster and when he scans...
Trump wants to replace defense secretary after election: report
WASHINGTON -- President Trump wants to replace Mark Esper after the November election because of his defense secretary's hesitation to deploy active US military to quell violent protests, a report...
Les Wexner agrees to give written deposition in Epstein-related case
Billionaire fashion mogul Les Wexner has agreed to answer written deposition questions to prove he had no knowledge of an extortion scheme by Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre in a...
Air Force helicopter flying over Virginia struck by a bullet
A military helicopter flying over northern Virginia was hit by a bullet this week, injuring a crew member and forcing an emergency landing. The incident happened during a training mission...
Principals union officially pushes back on de Blasio, DOE reopening plan
The city's principals union called for a delay in the reopening of New York's public schools to allow more time to address coronavirus concerns, the group said in a letter...
Man commits suicide in Brooklyn Sears parking lot
A man committed suicide in the parking lot of a Sears in Brooklyn, police said Wednesday. The man, whose name and age were not yet confirmed by cops, was found...
Homeless camp takes hold of NYC neighborhood despite de Blasio's promises
An encampment of homeless people has taken hold of a Chelsea street corner, making life a drug-infested hell for area business owners and residents — despite Mayor Bill de Blasio...
Stepmom of cop who shot Rayshard Brooks accused of sexist, racist behavior
The stepmother of former Atlanta cop Garrett Rolfe is being sued by the company that fired her — accused of exploiting Rayshard Brooks' death to cover for her sexist and...
Instagram models will be kept outside the NBA bubble
The NBA bubble is getting an Instaban. Ahead of the arrival of league-sanctioned guests, the NBA will begin requiring players to prove “long-standing relationships” with non-family members, according to a...
Why Kamala Harris' record as prosecutor makes progressives nervous
She may tout herself as a "progressive prosecutor," but Kamala Harris' record as a career California prosecutor suggests otherwise. Harris -- who made history Tuesday as presumptive Democratic presidential candidate...
NYC hospitals honcho made worker watch porn, commented that her 'butt spreads'
A honcho in the city's Health and Hospitals Corporation tricked his employee into watching porn, groped her and even made creepy comments about how her "butt spreads" when she bent...
Madewell offers 70 percent off apparel and accessories for Secret Stock Sale
If you've been looking to update your closet, then you have to check out Madewell's latest sale. The popular retailer is taking 70% off its trendiest apparel for its Secret...
Broken cable damages giant radio telescope in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A broken cable caused severe damage at Puerto Rico’s Arecibo Observatory, causing a suspension of operations for one of the world’s largest single-dish radio telescopes,...
Mom shot dead during her child's Zoom class in grisly slaying
A 10-year-old Florida girl was taking her first online class from home when her mother was shot dead in front of her, police said Wednesday.
Three dead after Facebook post sparks violent clashes in Bengaluru
BENGALURU - Baton-wielding police patrolled barricaded and deserted streets in parts of the southern Indian tech hub of Bengaluru on Wednesday after three people were killed in overnight clashes triggered...
The COVID-19 recession will widen the gender pay gap
COVID-19’s disproportionate economic toll on women could create a larger gender wage gap during and immediately after this downturn, suggests a new study. But the so-called she-cession could also fuel...
Kanye West reportedly had secret meeting with Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump
Independent presidential candidate Kanye West secretly met with President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner last weekend, according to a new report. The billionaire rapper had been camping with...
Most charges against Portland protesters won't be prosecuted, DA says
Hundreds of Portland, Oregon, protesters arrested during two months of clashes with law enforcement won't be prosecuted, the city's district attorney announced. Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt unveiled the...
Inside look at how Deion Sanders ended up at Barstool
Deion Sanders’ deal with Barstool came together quickly over the past three weeks as Sanders decided to turn down an NFL Network extension offer that would have cut his seven-figure...
The Masters will be played without fans
Other than the Ryder Cup, no tournament in professional golf is defined more by the spectators at the event than the Masters, where the roars around Augusta National have become...
Barstool founder gets into fiery online spat with investor who called him out
Dave Portnoy got into a fiery online spat with a skeptical investor Wednesday over a stock he says he no longer owns. The Barstool Sports founder kicked off his daily...
California zoo sued for allegedly using banned prods on elephants
The Monterey Zoo in California is facing a new lawsuit over the alleged use of banned prods on elephants at its facility and unsafe handling that could endanger zookeepers. The...
Fantasy soccer winner disqualified for racist comments against Raheem Sterling
A Fantasy Premier League winner has been disqualified for calling Manchester City striker Raheem Sterling the N-word in a private Facebook chat with friends. Aleksandar Antonov opened up about being...
Company offers employees $300 for pet adoption — plus ‘pawternity’ leave
What a pawsome deal.
10 breathable, lightweight masks that you can exercise in
Wearing a mask outdoors on a hot summer day can leave you sweaty, uncomfortable, and prone to breakouts. Add a high-intensity workout to the already sweltering heat? And you have...
Stem cells give hope for revival of Malaysia's extinct rhinos
KUANTAN, Malaysia - Some skin, eggs and tissue samples are all that remain of Malaysia’s last rhino, Iman, who died last November after years of failed breeding attempts. Now scientists...
Bon Appétit loses yet another Test Kitchen viral video personality in mass exodus
The video series is one of Condé Nast's few successful endeavors.
10 bidets and toilet paper alternatives on sale right now
Ever since quarantine began, we, as a society, have gone through a variety of stages, from baking homemade bread and putting up Christmas decorations to playing Animal Crossing and watching...
Brooklyn principals voicing strong concerns of pandemic reopening plans
In a letter to top city officials Tuesday, 34 District 15 administrators said they were "gravely concerned" about the scheduled reopening of school buildings next month.
Flu and pneumonia kill five times more in UK than COVID-19: reports
Flu and pneumonia are currently killing five times as many people in the UK as the coronavirus — while ongoing lockdowns have caused the worst recession there since records began,...
Man busted for leaving revolver, bag full of drugs in Times Square
Police busted a 39-year-old man after he left a bag full of drugs and a revolver that looked like it was torn from the pages of a history book in...
Annoyed llama spits in guy's face
If you're wondering whether llamas spit, the answer is yes. Watch a man's attempt to lure, what appears to be a member of the llama family, over to him in...
David Blaine plans new live stunt, his first in nearly a decade
Blaine will attempt to float across NYC's Hudson River using balloons.
Dog who died of 'acute illness' confirmed positive for COVID-19
A North Carolina dog whose owners said died of an “acute illness” tested positive for COVID-19, health officials confirmed this week. The male Newfoundland, around 8 years old, showed signs...
Brazen bear sits down at picnic table as unfazed family shares a snack
Some in the video can be seen taking selfies with the furry interloper.
Uber says new driver ruling would force it to shut down in California
Uber would be forced to shut down its ride-hailing operations in California if a court ruling that blocks it from classifying its drivers as independent contractors goes into effect, the...
NY health chief makes wild claim about PPE during height of pandemic
New York’s top health chief bizarrely claimed Wednesday that the state’s hospitals had enough personal protective equipment for nurses and doctors during the height of the coronavirus pandemic -- despite...
Big 12 doubles down on college football after others cancel
Don’t mistake the Big Ten and Pac-12 cancelling all fall sports for the end of college football in 2020. At least not yet. If you need more proof that the...
Kamala Harris ignites fundraising surge after Joe Biden VP announcement
Democrats raked in $10.8 million in donations in the four hours after presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden announced Sen. Kamala Harris as his vice presidential running mate, according to a...
Sarah Cooper lands Netflix comedy special for fall
She found fame on social media by lip-synching President Donald Trump.
Lou Reed jams with John Mellencamp in previously unseen 1987 video
The late John Prine even makes an onstage cameo.
Leah Remini slams Tom Cruise, expresses concern for daughter Suri
He's "not a good person," she says.
Disturbing bodycam video shows cops order dog to attack black man
Newly released police bodycam video shows cops in Salt Lake City order a police dog to maul a black man in his own backyard. The disturbing footage, obtained by the...
Phillies analyst calls Orioles game 'an embarrassment to baseball'
NBC Sports Philadelphia analyst and former MLB reliever Ricky Bottalico definitely did not sugar-coat how he felt about the Phillies’ series-opening loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. Following the...
Trump: 'Suburban housewives' will vote for me over Joe Biden
WASHINGTON -- President Trump on Wednesday said housewives in the suburbs will vote for him over Joe Biden in November because he is trying to roll back low-income housing initiatives....
Take the Twins in this matchup
The Milwaukee Brewers have gotten off to a tough start to 2020 and have to turn to Eric Lauer on Wednesday to face a Minnesota Twins lineup that ranks in...
Cuomo slams bigot who left anti-Semitic note at assemblywoman’s office
Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants the bigot who taped an anti-Semitic message to the storefront of Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright’s Upper East Side office brought to justice, he said. “This cowardly act...
Model wife: Man installs life-size wax figure of dead spouse
Even death could not do them part.
Mars 'nightglow' spotted by NASA spacecraft
NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft has spotted a pulsing ultraviolet light in the Martian night sky. “The MAVEN team was surprised to find that the atmosphere pulsed exactly three times per night...
Devin Booker's NBA bubble explosion may end up all for naught
Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is lighting up the NBA bubble. After his second straight 35-point performance in Tuesday’s 130-117 win over the 76ers, Booker and the Suns are one...
Fisher-Price drops COVID-themed work-from-home toys for kids
Mommy, hold my calls!
Greek Freak shockingly headbutts opponent: 'I lost it'
The Greek Freak lost his cool. Giannis Antetokounmpo was called for a flagrant-2 foul and ejected Tuesday night after the Milwaukee Bucks star headbutted the Washington Wizards’ Moe Wagner during...
NJ town pulls license of gym that repeatedly defied COVID-19 lockdown
A New Jersey town has voted to rescind the license of a local gym that repeatedly refused to adhere to the Garden State's coronavirus lockdown restrictions. The Bellmawr Borough Council...
Why tennis star has tried to stop posting bikini pics
Eugenie Bouchard's Instagram feed is continuously evolving. Discussing the ups and downs of social media during a recent podcast with Tennis.com, Bouchard spoke about how sharing bits of her private...
Sheriff bans cops from wearing masks as coronavirus deaths spike
A Florida sheriff has banned officers from wearing masks at work — citing “clear communication” amid anti-cop sentiment — as coronavirus deaths soar in the state, according to a report...
US reports fewer than 50,000 new COVID-19 cases for third day in a row
The US recorded fewer than 50,000 new coronavirus infections for the third day in a row -- marking the longest streak below that threshold in more than a month, new...
Lights out: Over 1,000 Queens residents still powerless after Isaias
More than 1,000 Queens residents were still without power Wednesday morning — more than a week after Tropical Storm Isaias ripped its way through the region. A total of 1,333...
McConnell on 2020 fight: 'This was always going to be a tough cycle for us'
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he feels "optimistic" that Republicans will be able to hold on to the Senate come November -- but warned it was going to be...
Human pyramids at Mumbai's 'Lord Krishna' festival canceled due to coronavirus
MUMBAI - There were no human pyramids in Mumbai’s Janmashtami festival celebrating Lord Krishna on Wednesday, which normally attracts thousands onto the streets, due to a surge in coronavirus in...
Verishop takes up to 80 percent off designer fashions for Warehouse Sale
Your search for designer fashions will be over once you take a look at Verishop's Warehouse Sale. The big event is taking up to 80% off a variety of designer...
Dentist busted for hosting packed wild house party amid pandemic
A Nashville dentist was busted for hosting hundreds of people for a packed house party despite coronavirus restrictions, according to a report. Jeffrey W. Mathews, 36, was booked into jail...
Pompeo vows to deliver 'freedom' in Belarus
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday pledged the US would deliver freedom to Belarus, which is being roiled by days of unrest following the disputed reelection of its authoritarian...
Wall Street Journal will stick by Apple News: News Corp CEO
News Corp. will continue to allow tech giant Apple to disseminate its news articles through the Apple News platform because the arrangement is helping introduce new readers to The Wall...
State Dept. calls for 'thorough review' of Woody Johnson over alleged racism
US Ambassador to the UK Woody Johnson allegedly made racist and sexist remarks to staff, and the State Department inspector general is calling for a “more thorough review” of the...
Empty Hudson River Derby will be bereft of usual chaos
No tifos. No screaming fans. No sea of blue, or red. In a line of some truly deafening Hudson River Derbies, the next iteration will surely be its most silent....
Cape Cod volunteers rescue 45 dolphins stranded on beach
A group of volunteers over the weekend worked to save 45 dolphins stranded on a beach in Cape Cod, Mass., known locally as The Gut. Roughly 50 volunteers with the...
Sports Illustrated owner gears up for deal with sports betting company
The owner of Sports Illustrated is gearing up to complete a deal with a sports betting company before year end, Media Ink has learned. “It will be a game changer,”...
Brazil's Bolsonaro calls surging Amazon fires a 'lie'
BRASILIA - Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday angrily denied the existence of fires in the Amazon rainforest, calling it a “lie,” despite data produced by his own government showing...
Damian Lillard: 'Put some respect on my f—king name'
Damian Lillard wants some respect. The Portland Trail Blazers star avenged Saturday’s 122-117 loss to the Clippers, in which he missed two late free throws, with 51 points in a...
DNA solves 1996 case of Alaska teen raped, murdered after birthday party
DNA evidence has solved a 24-year-old cold case of an Alaska teen who was raped and murdered after celebrating her 17th birthday, authorities said. Steve Branch, a 66-year-old man from...
Flash flood watch in effect for large parts of metro area
A flash flood watch is in effect for the lower Hudson Valley and a swath of northeast New Jersey on Wednesday -- just over a week after Tropical Storm Isaias...
One NYC neighborhood is seeing an 'uptick' of coronavirus cases
Sunset Park in Brooklyn is seeing an "uptick" in coronavirus cases — with 228 people testing positive for COVID-19 in the past two weeks, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday....
Store may shutter for good after looters wrecked it again
A devastated Chicago store owner said he may have to close for good -- after looters trashed his business for the second time in months. Walid Mouhammad told WLS how...
Artists & Writers charity softball game canceled due to COVID-19
The annual Artists & Writers charity softball game that would have been held at historic Herrick Park in East Hampton on Saturday has been canceled due to the coronavirus. In...
Rare megamouth shark sitting on ice block at the Smithsonian
It's a one-in-a-mega-million find.
The golfers to bet on at Wyndham Championship
PGA Championship winner Collin Morikawa, like many of the top players, will return next week for the opening event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs at The Northern Trust. However, there...
California denies reports that BLM protester faces 15 years in prison
Officials in California slammed a "misinformation" campaign that claims that a "peaceful" Black Lives Matter leader who was arrested last month is facing 15 years in prison, calling her the...
Fantasy football: If you must draft a kicker, here's the correct strategy
Fantasy football kickers are hard to forecast, tricky to predict from week to week and are seeing fewer and fewer leagues that utilize them. Take a hint kickers! The fantasy...
Microsoft launching a giant, foldable phone that will cost $1,400
Microsoft plans to re-enter the smartphone market next month with a giant, foldable phone that's priced at $1,400. The Surface Duo — which features two 5.6-inch OLED displays connected by...
A soda shortage has drinkers bubbling over
Don't blow your lid over the soda shortage.
Princess Diana musical will hit Netflix before Broadway in industry first
In a Broadway first, "Diana: A New Musical," the stage production about Princess Diana that went dark with the COVID shutdown just prior to its opening night, will premiere on...
Brooks Brothers to be sold for $325 million after buyer hikes offer
Brooks Brothers will likely be sold out of bankruptcy for $325 million this week after the storied retailer's leading suitor hiked its offer by $20 million. The New York-based clothier...
WWE star: Pat McAfee is 'not welcome' in pro wrestling
Adam Cole is in the middle of one of the most unique feuds of his career, set to take on former Indianapolis Colts punter and sports personality Pat McAfee at...
3 people killed after train derails amid storms
Three people were killed and at least six others injured Wednesday morning when a passenger train derailed on the east coast of Scotland as the country was hit by storms,...
Urban Meyer frantically shoos away shirtless man during live TV interview
Urban Meyer looked like he wanted to zoom away from the camera. During an interview Tuesday on Big Ten Network to discuss the conference canceling the fall football season, the...
Coronavirus-stricken boy, 7, suffered seizure in bathtub and drowned
A 7-year-old Georgia boy who had COVID-19 when he died suffered a seizure in the bathtub and drowned, according to a report. Chatham County Coroner Bill Wessinger said the child,...
Are these VIP boxes the future of socially distanced live concerts?
A very important solution.
Deion Sanders has joined Barstool Sports
It didn't take long for Deion Sanders to find a new job. The 53-year-old former NFL star is joining Barstool Sports, as unveiled on the "Pardon My Take" podcast Wednesday...
Doctors slam critics of Cardi B's 'WAP' song: Don't shame 'healthy' women
The song made quite the splash on social media.
People in Japan are boarding fake planes to take virtual vacations around the world
TOKYO - Japanese businessman Katsuo Inoue chose Italy for this year’s summer vacation and he enjoyed the trimmings of a business class cabin and soaked up the sights of Florence...
US companies may suffer in the fallout of looming TikTok ban
The Trump Administration's looming ban of TikTok may even make it illegal for US companies to run ads on the wildly popular short-form video app. In a document sent out...
Biden-Harris first Democratic ticket since 1984 without an Ivy League grad
Joe Biden's choice of Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate marks the first time that the Democratic presidential ticket hasn't had an Ivy League graduate since 1984, according to...
Shop blasted for 'racist' promo that waived fee for people of color
A vintage clothing store in Georgia is getting backlash online for a promotion blasted as “racist” that waived a $20 fee for non-white shoppers. In a since-deleted Facebook post, Civvies...
Trump says Bill Maher is 'missing in action'
President Trump tore into Bill Maher on Wednesday, saying he watched the funnyman's recent show on HBO and concluded he is "missing in action!" "Watched @billmaher last week for the...
Mike Pence reacts to 'radical' new VP opponent Kamala Harris
Vice President Mike Pence came out swinging against his new 2020 vice-presidential opponent Sen. Kamala Harris.
Coronavirus discovered on frozen seafood packaging in China
BEIJING - Authorities in China have found the novel coronavirus on the packaging of imported frozen seafood that arrived from the port city of Dalian, which recently battled a surge...
Three fatally shot as NYC shooting surge continues
Two men were fatally shot overnight -- and at least two others were hurt amid surging gun violence across the city, cops said.
Man launches racist tirade against Asian woman on subway
A New York City straphanger launched a racist tirade against an Asian woman on the subway, using the term "kung flu" in reference to coronavirus, video shows. PeiJung Lee shared...
Blood test could determine severe COVID-19 cases, risk of death: study
Several biomarkers found in blood tests performed on coronavirus patients can allow doctors to detect the more critical cases and help them prevent those infected from getting worse, according to...
UK court says facial recognition tech violates human rights
LONDON — The use of facial recognition technology by British police has violated human rights and data protection laws, a court said Tuesday, in a decision praised as a victory...
Coronavirus medic sweats buckets — literally — to save lives in wild video
This clip is too hot to handle.
UK marks worst recorded recession as coronavirus roils economy
The British economy suffered a massive contraction from April to June as the coronavirus pandemic plunged the UK into its worst recorded recession, officials said. The country's gross domestic product...
'Hard Knocks' opens with Chargers coach's coronavirus reveal
Count another head coach among the NFL’s positive COVID-19 test results. Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn revealed his case to his team during a virtual meeting, as shown...
One injured at Louisiana hospital, police search for shooter
At least one person was wounded when a man opened fire at a Shreveport, Louisiana, hospital early Wednesday, according to reports. The suspect, identified as Taniel Cole, 41, entered the...
Kendall Jenner and NBA star get flirty with Instagram exchanges
Kendall Jenner and Devin Booker are keeping the rumor mill churning.
Rockies the pick to catch fire again against Diamondbacks
It’s official! Senator Kamala Harris will join Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket as he looks to unseat President Trump from the White House. A quick poll shows 34 percent...
Man accused of sexually assaulting 96-year-old neighbor
A Michigan man allegedly climbed through a window to sexually assault a 96-year-old neighbor in her home, police said. Dejon Dejor Lynn, 25, was arrested Saturday in an Aug. 4...
Barry Trotz gives Islanders edge against former team
A season after Barry Trotz told the Capitals they would have to go through the (expletive) Island to get to another Stanley Cup, their playoff matchup against the Islanders has...
Trump slams Kamala Harris as Biden's VP pick
President Trump noted Kamala Harris' failed 2020 presidential run, saying she finished "weak" and adding that she's a challenger "everyone dreams of!" "@KamalaHarris started strong in the Democrat Primaries, and...
Details revealed about man shot by Secret Service near White House
The 51-year-old man whose shooting by the Secret Service disrupted President Trump’s press conference is a 6-ft-3 former licensed boxer.
ESPN talked to current NFL coach about 'Monday Night Football' gig
You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York’s biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers & columnists to answer them in a...
Amid fears of TikTok's demise, influencers are already fleeing the app
Many creators are already turning to a new app. Hey, they survived the death of Vine.
Chicago locals fight off protesters, shut down BLM rally
A largely black group of Chicago residents infuriated by looters blighting the city pushed back against a Black Lives Matter protest. As access was again blocked to downtown overnight to...
Gruesome details emerge in poker pro's murder
The gruesome new details in the ongoing FBI and White Lake Township investigation into the 33-year-old rising poker star’s death, show that cellphone records indicate Zhao met Jeffrey Bernard Morris...
Sumner Redstone, billionaire media mogul, dead at 97
Sumner Redstone, the billionaire media magnate whose family company controls CBS and Viacom, and whose career spilled over from boardrooms to gossip sheets, has died. He was 97. Redstone's health...
Late-night hosts take first shots at Kamala Harris' vice presidential bid
Hours after Joe Biden announced that California junior Senator Kamala Harris would be his running mate, the hosts shared their opinions on the news.
Palin offers Kamala Harris advice – and warning – on being a VP pick
Sarah Palin warned Sen. Kamala Harris to "trust no one new" and "don't get muzzled" as Joe Biden's vice presidential pick. In an Instagram post published Tuesday evening, Palin, the...
Fauci issues a warning about Russia's new vaccine
In his rush to declare victory in the COVID-19 vaccine race, President Vladimir Putin said that his country was the first to approve an inoculation.
Why Dwayne Johnson is Hollywood’s highest-paid actor again
He's rocking the top salary for a second year in a row at $87.5M. Find out how his competition ranks.
Tesla shares surge after Elon Musk announces stock split
Tesla shares soared in premarket trading Wednesday after Elon Musk's electric car-maker announced a 5-for-1 stock split.
Unsung Yankee thrives in first crack at replacing Giancarlo Stanton
Mike Ford isn’t Giancarlo Stanton on many levels. Yet, it was the left-handed hitting Ford getting the first crack at replacing the right-handed hitting Stanton as Aaron Boone’s designated hitter...
Overweight man's big belly saves him from falling down a well
Luckily, he's got guts! An overweight Chinese man found his big belly to be a lifesaver -- after it got wedged in a well and stopped him falling down, according...
Biden mocked for using script to tap Kamala Harris as his running mate
Shortly after Joe Biden called Sen. Kamala Harris about tapping her as his running mate, the gaffe-prone former veep was mocked for using a script during his virtual chat, according...
Family in shock after shark steals freshly caught fish
A family fishing trip in Bay de Verde, off the coast of Newfoundland, took a shocking twist when a shark decided to bite a freshly caught fish as it was...
Buzz off: Mississippi removes 'mosquito' option for state flag replacement
Mississippi officials zapped the idea of the next state flag featuring a huge mosquito -- saying the blood-sucking insect design was included in the final selections by mistake. A nine-member commission...
Decades-old corpse found during renovations of $41M Parisian mansion
The decomposing corpse of a homeless man was reportedly found inside the basement of a $41 million Parisian mansion undergoing renovations after sitting vacant for 30 years. The discovery at...
Connecticut congressional candidate quits race following domestic violence arrest
A Republican candidate for Congress in Connecticut dropped out of the race Tuesday as voters were going to the polls in his primary election following his arrest in an assault...
Woman receives driver's license with picture of empty chair
A Tennessee woman who recently renewed her driver’s license online received the ID card back with a photo of an empty chair on it instead of her face. “I was...
Colorado Springs cop suspended for 'KILL THEM ALL' comment on protest livestream
A Colorado Springs cop has been temporarily suspended after an investigation found he commented "KILL THEM ALL" on a livestream video of a police brutality protest in June. Colorado Springs...
Mets righty set for crack rotation vacancy
The first crack at filling the vacancy in the Mets rotation could belong to Walker Lockett. The right-hander was removed from the injured list Tuesday and added to the bullpen...
Giants' new defense will look a lot different
“Yes.’’ That was Patrick Graham’s answer to what seemed much more like an either-or question. The new Giants defensive coordinator arrives with a history filled with Bill Belichick-inspired theories as...
Sea life around Mauritius dying as Japanese ship's oil spill spreads
Mauritian volunteers fished dead eels from oily waters on Tuesday as they tried to clean up damage to the Indian Ocean island’s most pristine beaches after a Japanese bulk carrier...
Once-promising Yankees pitcher overcame so much for this moment
These are the games that allow you to come all the way back, at last. These are the nights when you start to believe your body doesn’t hold a grudge...
Newcomers boosting NYC's real estate market amid COVID-19
"The fact that we were in the middle of the crisis just meant additional logistics we had to take care of. It didn’t color our excitement," one couple told The...