August 17, 2020
Amy Klobuchar can't avoid blizzard reference in DNC speech about Biden
Sen. Amy Klobuchar heaped praise onto Joe Biden during the 2020 Democratic National Convention on Monday -- but couldn't help mention for the umpteenth time how she launched her own...
Michelle Obama breathes life back into listless Democratic National Convention
Michelle Obama brought a breath of life to the Democratic National Convention Monday after nearly two hours of brief, bleak speeches and videos, taking aim at President Trump as she...
Yankees sweep embarrassing Red Sox as Luke Voit goes off
The Yankees take a big step up in class Tuesday evening after they swept the brutal Red Sox out of The Bronx with a pinstriped broom. Now the Yankees face...
De Blasio noticeably missing from DNC's presidential candidate montage
Good thing he forgot about this week’s convention. Mayor Bill de Blasio was conspicuously missing Monday night from a video montage at the Democratic National Convention showing most of the...
Low-energy virtual Democratic Convention fails to inspire
Remember how Donald Trump brought Jeb Bush low by characterizing him as “low energy”? Few major American events in my lifetime have been as low energy as the Democratic National...
Jets veteran's mindset 'on a whole other level'
Frank Gore believes he could have rushed for 1,000 yards last season with the Bills had they given him the ball enough. He enters this season with the Jets with...
Pete Alonso finally breaks out
The official Home Run Derby at Marlins Park occurred three years ago before the All-Star Game, but the unofficial version, featuring two prominent Mets, was underway Monday night. Robinson Cano...
Giants' training camp jerseys are nameless for a reason
Who the heck are those guys? Plenty of them, of course, are easily recognizable by their numbers but none of them have any names on the backs of their blue...
Sanders urges left-wing supporters to join him in backing Biden at DNC
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said on the first night of the Democratic National Convention that President Trump is "leading us down the path of authoritarianism." Sanders, a self-declared socialist, endorsed...
Kasich, standing at literal crossroads, says Biden won't 'turn sharp Left'
Standing at an actual crossroads, Republican former Gov. John Kasich of Ohio on Monday endorsed Democrat Joe Biden at the Democratic National Convention, saying he is "respectful" and won't "turn...
Rick Pitino has 'awesome' first practice with Iona
Rick Pitino only needed three words to describe his Monday. “It was awesome,” he told The Post. Five months after taking the job at Iona and close to three years...
Cuomo says 'COVID is the symptom not the illness' in DNC speech
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday gave a self-congratulatory speech about the coronavirus pandemic at the Democratic National Convention, declaring that "COVID is a metaphor" for a weakened country....
First technical glitch of DNC hits during Rep. Clyburn's speech
See what happens when you go live? South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn got hit with the first technical glitch of the mostly-virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention on Monday night. Clyburn,...
Jets' monster dazzles at practice: 'He's different'
He’s not only the new kid on the block, he’s the biggest kid on the block. Literally. Mekhi Becton is making his presence felt. Just ask any Jets defensive players...
Islanders want to match Capitals' 'desperation'
The Islanders are in the driver’s seat of their first-round playoff series against the Capitals, but they know they can’t let their foot off the gas pedal now. Barry Trotz’s...
George Floyd's brother leads moment of silence on first night of DNC
George Floyd's brother led a moment of silence in a video broadcast Monday on the opening nigh of the virtual Democratic National Convention. "George had a giving spirit. A spirit...
Virtual DNC kicks off with Eva Longoria as emcee
The 2020 Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday night with an introduction by a former “Desperate Housewives” star and a pre-recorded rendition of the National Anthem. “The past four years...
De Blasio says he didn't know Democratic National Convention was this week
The convention. What convention? Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday night claimed he was unaware the Democratic National Convention was taking place this week. The mayor said on NY1 he's...
Nets have more than enough to put Raptors to the test
There was a moment, late in the third quarter, when the most beautiful hidden gem of New York City’s basketball season, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, gathered in a pass from Jarrett Allen,...
Gun-toting St. Louis couple will declare support for Trump at RNC
The St. Louis couple who wielded firearms while Black Lives Matter protesters gathered outside their mansion will make an appearance at the Republican National Convention next week, a report said...
Snowden? Tiger King? Trump says he will pardon 'very, very important' figure today
President Trump on Monday night said he will pardon someone who is “very, very important” on Tuesday. The president, making the declaration to reporters aboard Air Force One, didn’t identify...
Islanders forward proving to be worth big trade deadline price
Shortly after the Islanders landed Jean-Gabriel Pageau at the trade deadline, Barry Trotz was asked about the haul that it took to get him. The Senators had sent Pageau to...
SUNY Board set to appoint Cuomo right-hand next chancellor: source
ALBANY — Being the right hand man to Gov. Andrew Cuomo throughout the coronavirus pandemic is about to pay off big time for Jim Malatras. The 42-year-old, a key official...
Joe Judge makes coaches run laps in wild first Giants practice
At one point during Monday’s training camp practice, a whole bunch of Giants players wearing blue jerseys were jogging around the perimeter of Field 3, going far out of their...
NY Liquor Authority has pulled almost 150 licenses to date
ALBANY -- Nearly 150 businesses in the state have lost their liquor licenses to date amidst a COVID-19 generated crackdown on bars and restaurants found in violation of social distancing guidance,...
White Long Island couple arrested for harassing black neighbor
A white couple on Long Island was arrested for allegedly harassing their black neighbor by repeatedly shooting pellets across her yard and leaving feces on her lawn, officials announced Monday....
Disgraced NFL player in trouble beyond strangling accusation
The dramatic fall of former Washington Football Team running back Derrius Guice continued Monday, when it was revealed he had been busted for reckless driving in June. Guice’s latest run-in...
Reopening of gyms pits Cuomo against de Blasio — yet again
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio appeared to be bulking up for their next political battle as both issued conflicting statements Monday regarding the reopening of the city's...
Andrew Cuomo talks following in dad Mario's footsteps with DNC speech
ALBANY -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo teased a sneak peak of the new book he’s been working on, detailing his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic where he sprinkles in fond memories...
Texas mom of two found dead, tortured, with all teeth missing in Mexico
A Texas mom of two was found in Mexico — dead, tortured and with all her teeth removed — a day after she was reported missing, police and local reports...
Potential Knicks pick's dad says he was 'horrible' last year
Greg Anthony spoke more like an analyst than a father. He was blunt, critical and honest. He didn’t hold back when asked about his son Cole’s freshman season at North...
Giancarlo Stanton bares his soul: 'I am disappointed in myself'
Aroldis Chapman stepped off the COVID-19 injured list and joined the Yankees on Monday night when they swept a four-game series against the rancid Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. Aaron...
Don't let China steal the global nuclear-power industry
In a major blow to the US nuclear-energy industry, China is reportedly helping Saudi Arabia create a facility to produce uranium “yellowcake” from uranium ore. The deal is further evidence...
Could blogger in viral TikTok die from swimming in Hudson River? Experts weigh in
Turns out: The Hudson River isn't as polluted and gross as everyone thought.
Steven Matz uncertainty casts shadow over Jacob deGrom return
Their ace is returning, but another member of the Mets rotation remained in limbo Monday. Jacob deGrom threw a bullpen session at Marlins Park, after which manager Luis Rojas declared...
The failure of 'remote summer school' is an ill omen for NYC's fall classes
When it comes to the city’s remote-learning program, something — or more accurately, someone — doesn’t compute: Too many students failed to sign on for their online classes this summer....
Go all-out to enjoy the rest of the summer — fall’s horrors are coming all too fast
I’m an eternal optimist but even I have to admit: Everything is pretty terrible right now. We are three weeks out from Labor Day. Schools aren’t opening in many places....
Oust insiders behind hare-brained push for training just to shampoo a salon
It turns out that most members of a state board that licenses salon workers — and is pushing for insane new training requirements — have a naked conflict of interest....
NYPD releases new video of men wanted for questioning in baby's fatal shooting
The NYPD released photos and video Monday of three men being sought for questioning in the shooting death of 1-year-old Davell Gardner. The baby was shot near the Raymond Bush...
The left's lunatic 'postal' conspiracy theory
At this rate, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy will be lucky if he isn’t arrested and tried for treason before a people’s tribunal. DeJoy has quickly replaced Vladimir Putin as the...
NYPD confiscates 400 pounds of pot at Brooklyn warehouse
The NYPD confiscated 400 pounds of pot on Monday afternoon at a Brooklyn warehouse, police sources said. Four men were trying to pick up packages at a warehouse at 500...
The 9/11 Museum must answer for outrageous bid to cancel Tribute in Light
A massive public outcry has prompted the 9/11 Memorial and Museum to reverse its cancellation of this year’s “Tribute in Light” display to mark the anniversary of the attacks —...
'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' ousts 3 top producers after 'toxic' workplace accusations
The show has overhauled its senior production team in the wake of accusations of racial insensitivity, sexual misconduct and other problems in the work environment.
Nets no match for repeat-hunting Raptors in Game 1
There’s no substitute for experience. And the shorthanded Nets got a hard-earned lesson at the hands of the reigning champion Raptors in Monday’s playoff opener. The Nets got floored early,...
Woman barrels car straight into Home Depot to shoplift in Alabama
A female thief drove to a Home Depot in Alabama — and then barreled her car straight through its doors and down the aisles to swipe goods before zooming off...
Trump says 'O'Biden' would make US a 'boring socialist country'
President Trump on Monday said Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden would make the US a "very boring socialist country." Trump nicknamed the former vice president "O'Biden" during his campaign speech...
Trump campaign's plan to steal Democratic National Convention thunder
President Trump's re-election campaign plans to hijack the virtual Democratic National Convention — flooding the internet with millions of dollars worth of ads and sending Trump to Joe Biden's hometown...
UNC Chapel Hill switches to remote learning after 130 test positive for COVID-19
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Monday abruptly announced it will no longer hold in-person undergraduate classes -- after 130 students tested positive for the coronavirus in...
Donald Trump joins TikTok's rival Triller and already has 4.8M views
WASHINGTON — President Trump has joined TikTok's major rival as he tries to block the Chinese-owned video streaming giant from operating in the US. The president posted his first video...
Fireman helps fight crime in Queens, holds down stabber until cops arrive
They aren't just fighting blazes any more. A Queens fireman held down a knife-wielding attacker who was trying to stab a guy seeking refuge in the firehouse Monday morning, officials...
Telfar finally making it easier to buy the 'Bushwick Birkin' shopping bag
The "Bushwick Birkin" is getting its own waiting list — à la Hermès.
Michelle Obama calls Biden 'profoundly decent' in convention speech
Former first lady Michelle Obama describes Joe Biden as a "profoundly decent man" in her weighty endorsement of the Democratic nominee which will air at Monday evening's virtual convention kick-off....
Tech startups tied to Joshua Kushner received millions in relief funds
A deep-pocketed venture-capital firm run by Jared Kushner’s brother watched some of its tech startups rake in millions of dollars in federal coronavirus relief loans — despite the fact that...
Jets' breakout candidate could miss half the season in devastating blow
The Jets wide receivers corps was dealt another blow on Monday. Vyncint Smith, who started four games for the Jets last season, learned he needs to undergo surgery on a...
Boyd Holbrook is 'The Fugitive' on the run from Kiefer Sutherland
"The Fugitive" returns — this time with Boyd Holbrook as the wrongfully accused man.
It didn't take long for Saquon Barkley to impress Joe Judge
Joe Judge did not need to step foot in the building or say a word to his star running back to understand Saquon Barkley, the player. The outrageous body and...
Rob Gronkowski not yet in ‘Florida shape’ as Tom Brady favors new tight end
Rob Gronkowski isn't the only Buccaneers' tight end Tom Brady has eyes for. With training camp in full swing beneath a sweltering Florida sun, Brady is swooning over O.J. Howard...
Remote-only school requests jump by 40,000 in one week
The number of families opting out of classroom learning jumped by 40,000 in the past week — with Hispanic families accounting for the highest number of those choosing the format,...
Former CIA officer accused of selling state secrets to China
A former Central Intelligence Agency officer has been charged with spying on the US and selling state secrets to China, the Department of Justice said Monday. Alexander Yuk Ching Ma,...
Joe Judge taking no prisoners in Giants culture shock
He resembled a masked Big Blue bear wearing long white sleeves, prowling from this drill to that drill, growling when he saw something he didn’t like. He interrupted one drill...
Controversial trading app Robinhood now worth $11.2B
Love it or hate it, Robinhood is now worth more than $11 billion. The controversial trading app announced on Monday that it raised a new $200 million round of funding...
Considering 'Trumpism' and other commentary
From the right: Considering ‘Trumpism’ President Trump’s ideology, or “Trumpism,” hinges on what he has done in office, not “what he said,” Victor Davis Hanson contends at American Greatness. He...
This influencer mom has 11 kids — and she’s not done yet
Fifteen kids is her cutoff, she swears.
Lawmakers: Postal changes delay mail-order medicine for vets
WASHINGTON — Policy changes that slow delivery at the US Postal Service are taking a toll on military veterans, who are reporting much longer wait times to receive mail-order prescription...
Massive lava tubes on Mars and the moon could be home to life
Lava tubes under the surface of both the moon and Mars are large enough to be the homes of planetary bases as humanity further explores the cosmos, a newly published...
Crazy NBA playoff start comes with tinge of Knicks sadness
In the middle of a Monday afternoon in August, social media was buzzing. The start of the NBA playoffs had created a stir. Consider it one positive of the COVID-19...
Lebanon needs nationwide lockdown after COVID-19 surge, health minister says
BEIRUT - Lebanon must shut down for two weeks after a surge in coronavirus infections, the caretaker health minister said on Monday, as the country reels from the massive Beirut...
Trump says USPS testimony timed to undermine RNC
President Trump on Monday accused Democrats of undermining the Republican National Convention by scheduling Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to testify on its opening day. "Why is Congress scheduled to meet...
ESPN analyst begs for Kevin Durant Twitter mercy after on-air mention
At least Doris Burke knew the risk she was taking. During the Nuggets-Jazz first-round playoff game Monday afternoon, Michael Porter Jr. came down the floor and pulled up for a...
Parents of 5-year-old allegedly killed by neighbor want death penalty for suspect
The parents of the 5-year-old boy allegedly shot in the head by a neighbor in North Carolina want their son's killer to get the death penalty. Parents Bonny Waddell and...
Acupuncture could help coronavirus patients, study says
Good news as we wait on pins and needles for a vaccine.
De Blasio says NYC gyms not reopening anytime soon
New York City residents who packed on some pandemic pounds during the coronavirus lockdown will have to wait a while before they start hitting the gym again. Even though Gov....
Big Ten football drama widens with cancellation confusion
Penn State athletic director Sandy Barbour didn’t question the Big Ten’s decision to cancel fall football, but she did potentially create a stir by questioning whether there was an official...
Man dies after getting stuck in Arizona waterslide pipe
A 32-year-old man died after he became stuck in the pipe of a waterslide at an Arizona waterpark. Scottsdale police said an officer was patrolling the area around 12:30 a.m....
New York trees turn brown after Tropical Storm Isaias due to 'interesting phenomenon'
Nearly two weeks after Tropical Storm Isaias roared up the East Coast killing several people and knocking out power for millions of households, the storm left behind a unique remnant...
De Blasio says he's eyeing wind down of COVID-19 hotel shelters
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday that the improving health situation in the Big Apple has opened the door to finally winding down the city's emergency coronavirus shelter program that...
I wore a ridiculous hoop skirt for stylish social distancing
It's COVID couture!
Trump jokes about running for third, fourth, fifth and sixth terms
President Trump on Monday joked that if Minnesota doesn't vote for him, he won't return when he runs for a third, fourth, fifth or sixth term. "If I don't win...
Gov. Cuomo denounces surge of shootings across NYC and state
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday denounced the surge of shootings across New York state, including in the Big Apple, saying more has to be done to beat back the rampant...
Postmaster general to testify before Congress on service changes, mail-in ballots
WASHINGTON -- Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has agreed to testify before Congress next week amid allegations from Democrats that he is undermining the cash-strapped US Postal Service ahead of the...
The fantasy option that gives quarterbacks the value they deserve
The Madman is known to have a crutch – his reliance on Batman analogies. But hey, if it works … To wit, our fantasy ideology could be considered a “Batman...
Warren Buffett confuses Wall Street as he buys gold, sells Goldman Sachs
Warren Buffett has given up his long-held conviction against buying gold — and he's meanwhile getting out of Goldman Sachs. The totemic tycoon revealed in filings late last week that...
New York City is dead forever
People say, "NYC has been through worse" or "NYC has always come back." This time it's different.
NY bowling alleys reopen for first time since coronavirus shutdown
They were ready to roll. Big Apple bowling alleys welcomed back some rusty but eager customers Monday, as the state lifted coronavirus restrictions after five months. "We've been itching to...
How meat plant COVID outbreaks revealed ‘devastating’ workplace conditions
Gütersloh county in the pine-and-oak forested flatlands of northern Germany is an industrial hub with washing-machine and tractor factories and the head office of a giant media conglomerate. But it...
Jam Master Jay's accused killer ordered held without bail
The accused triggerman in the murder of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay was ordered held without bail in Brooklyn federal court Monday. Karl Jordan Jr., 36, pleaded not guilty to two...
Shocking images show packed Wuhan pool party in former coronavirus ground zero
Disturbing images have emerged showing swimmers in China’s former coronavirus epicenter crammed together for a massive pool party. Hundreds of people can be seen packed shoulder-to-shoulder at a water park...
‘Jeff Wilpon hates Steve Cohen’: Simmering feud won’t stop billionaire’s Mets pursuit
Steve Cohen wants the Mets, and he will not go away quietly. On Sunday, reports swirled that the Wilpons are getting ready to sell their baseball team to superstar entertainer...
‘America’s Got Talent’ enlists Kenan Thompson as next Simon Cowell replacement
He follows Kelly Clarkson filling in for the recuperating Cowell.
PGA Tour winner thinks President Trump is golfing good luck charm
Jim Herman has identified his good luck charm, which just so happens to reside in the White House. A former assistant golf pro at Trump National Bedminster in New Jersey,...
Florida man's racist tirade caught on video days before he led cops on wild chase
A Florida man captured on viral video hurling racial slurs at a woman last week -- and days later leading cops on a high-speed chase -- has been busted, according...
'Joey B' talks free health care, college in policy talk with Cardi B
The rap superstar spoke candidly to the presumptive Democratic nominee about what changes she wanted to see happen in the country, where Biden revealed his childhood nickname was "Joey B."
VMAs 2020 performers: Miley Cyrus to sing 'Midnight Sky'
She's also nominated for two awards.
MMA star celebrates contract with twerking video
Valerie Loureda certainly knows how to celebrate. Last week, the 22-year-old MMA fighter announced she had signed a multi-fight extension with Bellator MMA, commemorating the exciting news by twerking to...
Pentagon's UFO announcement is 'exciting,' raises 'controversies': expert
The Pentagon's announcement establishing a task force to "detect, analyze and catalog" unidentified aerial phenomena is a welcome addition in the now very public search for UFOs, albeit one with...
What is the USPS crisis and how does it affect the 2020 election?
With less than three months to go until Nov. 3, the cash-strapped United States Postal Service has been thrust into the center of the presidential election. The independent federal agency...
De Blasio calls for 'clear standards' for facial recognition tech for NYPD
Mayor Bill de Blasio called for "clear standards" for the NYPD when using facial recognition tech after officers were spotted using information from the department's unit when trying to arrest...
Trump backers more likely to vote in person than Biden supporters: poll
Nearly half of Joe Biden's backers said they plan to mail in a ballot for their candidate, while two-thirds of President Trump's supporters plan to vote in person on Nov....
'The Conners' starts filming Season 3 with COVID safety protocols
The first taping is slated for later this week.
Harvey Weinstein challenges NY law protecting sex abuse victims
Convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein is claiming New York’s Child Victims Act is unconstitutional -- in a bid to get a court to toss accusations that the fallen movie mogul sexually...
Zappos takes up to 45 percent off shoes, clothing and more for VIP Sale
Zappos is bringing the fashion deals with its first-ever VIP Sale. For a limited time, VIP members can get up to 45% off all of its best shoes, clothing, and...
Queens man charged in 'unprovoked' Grand Central shooting
Tearance Crumpty arraigned on attempted murder charges Monday for allegedly shooting a stranger on a subway platform at Grand Central Terminal.
Israel aims to cooperate with UAE on business opportunities in tech
Israel signaled that it is willing to explore business opportunities with the United Arab Emirates following the normalization of relations established last week, including in the areas of commercial space...
Tree hugger: Man rescued by chopper after 16 hours in flood waters
A man in India who spent 16 hours clinging for life to a tree to escape floods was finally saved in a daring helicopter rescue Monday.
This is when and how the universe is expected to end
It's not expected to happen anytime soon, but one scientist has calculated when the universe will end. The research, published in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society,...
A year after her death, 'Dying for Sex' podcast star has a new memoir
Molly Kochan's new memoir reveals more about her adventurous sex life after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Missing sex worker found, arrested in man's death
Madeleine Lewin, 32, went missing in New South Wales in July last year, with police releasing photos along with local media appeals for the woman with "shoulder-length brown hair."
Podcast: The Red Sox are an embarrassment
Is the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry a thing of the past? On the latest episode of the "Pinstripe Pod" with Chris Shearn and four-time Yankees World Series champion Jeff Nelson, the...
Japanese ship involved in Mauritius oil spill breaks apart
A stricken Japanese oil tanker that's leaked tons of oil into the Indian Ocean off the island nation of Mauritius split apart Saturday, spreading remaining fuel into the area. The...
Trump actually praises CNN after new poll shows virtual tie with Biden
This is one CNN poll even President Trump can get behind. The Aug. 12-15 national poll of registered voters showed Trump down just four points, with 46 percent against Biden's...
Homeless man smashes bottle over his head in Hell's Kitchen deli
Video shows a homeless man smashing a bottle over his own head inside a Hell's Kitchen deli -- near a hotel where vagrants have recently been relocated amid the coronavirus...
Google says Australia's paid news proposal puts free services 'at risk'
Google says an Australian proposal to make tech giants pay news publishers for their content would put its free services in danger there. The Silicon Valley titan lashed out at...
Russia's vaccine chief claims Western institutions poach nation's scientists
The head of the Russian institute behind a new COVID-19 vaccine claims Western research institutions are trying to poach its scientists. Alexander Gintsburg, director of the Gamaleya Institute, claimed that...
De Blasio offers ominous warning about trash-strewn city parks
It's already "Parks & Wreck" and it may get a whole lot worse! Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday the budget-battered Parks Department is in line for additional cuts even...
Baby kitten ready for adoption at NYC pound suddenly euthanized
A week-old kitten at the New York City pound was cleared for adoption and ready to be picked up by her new owner -- and then she was suddenly euthanized,...
McDonald's ex-CEO claims company should have known about his sexting
McDonald’s former CEO Steve Easterbrook has fired back at the fast-food giant's allegations that he lied about his habit of sexting with multiple employees, claiming that the company should have...
Mount Everest reopens to tourists despite COVID-19 spike
Hoping to regain revenue lost amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Nepal is set to reopen Mount Everest to climbers and tourists. In July, the Nepalese government announced that international flights would...
'Antifa' protesters trashed NYC stores over the weekend
Dozens of protesters, including suspected members of the anti-fascist group Antifa, rampaged through Williamsburg over the weekend, trashing several national chain stores and spraying anti-police graffiti, according to police and...
Tom Brady doesn’t sound like he’s missing Bill Belichick
Tom Brady doesn’t sound like he’s missing Bill Belichick much. In fact, he seems downright giddy to be teaming up with Bruce Arians in Tampa Bay with the Buccaneers. “It’s...
Invasive bug forces additional quarantine restrictions in New Jersey
As if a pandemic weren't enough, swaths of New Jersey are now under additional quarantine restrictions due to an invasive insect.
Dancing screams: TikTok users are getting hurt trying to be like Cardi B
Splits-twerk at your own risk.
Gov. Cuomo signs coronavirus poster for reporter during press briefing
Gov. Andrew Cuomo got celebrity treatment at his coronavirus press briefing Monday when a Turkish reporter asked the governor to autograph a copy of his “New York Tough” COVID-19 victory...
New COVID-19 cases in nursing homes soar past peak levels
Nursing homes have seen a disturbing spike in coronavirus infections -- with the number of new cases surpassing the peak level that occurred in the spring, new data shows. There...
Trump rips 'communist' de Blasio as a 'fool' who ruined NYC
President Trump on Monday ripped Mayor Bill de Blasio as a “communist” and a “fool” who’s transformed the Big Apple into a lawless city of homelessness and violent crime. "He's...
Lyin' Bidens? Joe and Jill accused of sordid 1970s affair
Jill Biden's ex-husband has accused the potential first lady of having an affair with Joe Biden and says they lied about how they met in the 1970s.
Coco Chanel's former 'love nest' discovered in utter decay
The mansion, the interior of which she designed, has been left to rot.
Lightning sparks new wildfires across California
LOS ANGELES — A rare summer thunderstorm brought lightning that sparked several small blazes in Northern California on Sunday and stoked a huge wildfire that has forced hundreds of people...
'Racist' knocked out cold after rant aboard London train
This racist was flushed down the Tube. The unhinged straphanger was knocked out cold in a caught-on-video punch aboard a London Underground car after hurling abuse at a group of...
Prized free agent ruptures quad in Cowboys nightmare
The majority of the NFL began padded practices on Monday and one team in particular didn’t get off to a good start. Prize defensive tackle Gerald McCoy suffered a ruptured...
Two arrested in 2002 slaying of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay
Two men long suspected of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay have finally been arrested -- as new details emerged Monday in the nearly 20-year-old slaying of the hip-hop pioneer in...
Diageo to buy Ryan Reynolds-backed Aviation Gin
Diageo is paying up to $610 million for Aviation American Gin, co-owned by Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds, and a clutch of other spirits brands, adding to a gin portfolio which...
Why Biden won't be using a campaign plane
The coronavirus pandemic is grounding Joe Biden's campaign. The former vice president's campaign team hasn't booked any air travel, leaving no need to lease a plane to jet around the...
Blogger tries to explain why she jumped into Hudson River
A Long Island woman who grossed out the web by posting TikToks of herself jumping into the Hudson River admits she took a dive for the attention — but she’d...
Paige Spiranac is experimenting with a new sport
Paige Spiranac's moves aren't just reserved for the golf course. On Sunday, the golfer-turned-influencer added a video from a tennis outing to her Instagram story, noting she isn't at the...
World's oldest panda in captivity rings in 38th birthday with the sweetest celebration
This cuddly cutie had an un-bear-ably cute birthday party. While a normal panda's lifespan is around 20 years, Xinxing, the world's oldest panda in captivity, turned 38 this week. Watch...
UC San Diego research lab to make environmentally friendly flip-flops from algae
Researchers at University of California, San Diego hope to make future beach visits both environmentally and fashion-friendly, with a new formula for biodegradable flip-flops. Mike Burkart, professor of chemistry and...
Teacher's homemade COVID news tracker goes viral
A Kansas school teacher’s passion project has become a national database, cataloging coronavirus-related events including school closings, cases and deaths. Alisha Morris was overwhelmed by the information she found online...
NYC kids in remote classes could be taught by teachers from other schools
City kids could be taught by teachers from other schools during remote classes this year, Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza said Monday. With school populations split up to enable social distancing,...
Rural families without internet face tough choice on school
BEATTYVILLE, Ky. — John Ross worries about his children returning to their classrooms this fall with coronavirus cases rising in Kentucky, but he feels he doesn’t have much of a...
Even Tiger Woods jealous as son dominates junior event
Tiger Woods had better watch his back — Charlie Woods may be coming for his old man on the golf course. Tiger's 11-year-old son, Charlie, won a US Kids Golf-sanctioned...
Russia offers statement of military support to Belarus' embattled leader
Russian President Vladimir Putin has told Belarus' embattled President Aleksandr Lukashenko that Moscow stands ready to assist in his efforts to maintain power, the Kremlin said. In a statement, the...
Boy, 2, dies after shooting himself with dad's gun
A two-year-old boy shot himself dead while playing with his dad's gun in a North Carolina motel -- one of three youngsters hit in similar accidents in just five days,...
Facebook's plan to merge Instagram, Messenger chats underway
Facebook is quietly moving forward with a controversial plan to merge the messaging features of its Messenger and Instagram platforms. US Instagram users over the weekend were met with an...
This historic home comes with its own private prison in the basement
If you decide to buy this home, you can place yourself under house arrest.
‘This Is Us’ will make coronavirus a central theme of upcoming season
During Deadline Contenders, a viewer tweeted a list of questions in regards to the upcoming season of "This Is Us." Creator Dan Fogelman addressed the queries with the most pressing...
Why is John Kasich speaking at the DNC?
Former Ohio governor and Republican presidential hopeful John Kasich will be among the featured speakers kicking off the 2020 Democratic National Convention on Monday, taking the virtual stage alongside prominent...
Ruff times: Kim Jong Un orders pet dogs to be confiscated
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has ordered pet dogs to be confiscated in the country’s capital, saying the pooches represent Western “decadence’’ — but their owners fear Fido is...
New push on training officers how to stop abuse in own ranks
HARTFORD, Conn. — Despite policies on the books for years that require officers across the United States to stop colleagues from using excessive force, there has been little or no...
Maya Rudolph got a cryptic text about Kamala Harris from her 'SNL' boss
“He sent me a GIF of myself, as Kamala."
France deploying riot police to enforce masks
PARIS — The French government is sending riot police to the Marseille region to help enforce mask requirements, as more and more towns and neighborhoods are imposing mask rules starting...
Lakers an NBA playoffs bargain thanks to Vegas love for Blazers
With the Portland Trail Blazers’ 126-122 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday to clinch the Western Conference play-in series, the field for the NBA playoffs is complete. Higher-seeded teams...
Gov. Cuomo reveals reopening date, guidelines for NY gyms
New York gyms can finally reopen from their coronavirus-induced shutdowns as soon as Aug. 24 with strict requirements, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday. Gyms and fitness centers across the Empire...
How the Nets match up against the Raptors at all positions
After having their roster gutted — losing a total of nine players to either injury or COVID — the Nets still managed to claw their way into the playoffs. Their...
'The Mandalorian' boss admits Baby Yoda was inspired by E.T.
Jon Favreau also reveals the challenges of following in George Lucas’ footsteps.
Court tosses Tiffany's $21M judgment against Costco over 'Tiffany' rings
A federal appeals court on Monday overturned Tiffany’s $21 million judgment against Costco over the warehouse club chain’s sale of unbranded diamond engagement rings bearing the “Tiffany” name. In a...
Mets bust's ultimatum behind Indians dumping star pitchers
Mike Clevinger and Zach Plesac aren’t with the Indians and their teammates appear to be at least part of the reason why. After breaking protocol and being punished for it,...
De Blasio says COVID-19 uptick in Sunset Park not a 'cluster' situation
The uptick in COVID-19 cases in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park neighborhood is not the result of a “cluster” issue, but a problem in individual households.
Kamala Harris not having much effect on voters after being picked for VP, poll shows
An overwhelming majority of Americans say having Sen. Kamala Harris on the Democratic presidential ticket won't make a difference in how they vote, a poll released Monday said. Seventy-one percent...
History plans documentaries, podcast looking at 9/11 attacks
Two hour-long documentaries will premiere on Sept. 11. A podcast will debut Sept. 9.
Subway shooting victim identified
The man who was shot on a subway platform at Grand Central Terminal has been identified in a GoFundMe page as a father of two who works at a pizzeria...
Peter Nygard accused of hiring 'sex worker' to rape his teen sons
Fashion mogul Peter Nygard hired his girlfriend, a "known sex worker," to rape two of his sons as teens -- saying he wanted the woman to "make a man" out...
Five people shot early Monday as NYC gun violence surges
Five people were shot early Monday in two incidents across the city -- continuing the recent shooting surge that has gripped the city. A 29-year-old man was blasted in the...
Sorry! Anti-vaxxers, anti-maskers sue Trudeau
An Ontario-based anti-vaccination organization has filed an $11 million lawsuit against Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the CBC reported Thursday. The Vaccine Choice Canada and seven individuals are suing the...
Kelly Stafford has changed her mind about Colin Kaepernick
Kelly Stafford, the wife of Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, apologized Saturday for previous criticisms directed towards Colin Kaepernick and his national anthem protests. Taking to Instagram, Kelly said she...
Trump reveals brother's funeral plans after return to DC with Melania, Barron
President Trump said he intends to hold his younger brother Robert Trump's funeral at the White House on Friday, telling reporters it would be "a great honor" to the late...
Strong road record makes Nationals the pick
Joe. Joe. JOE! ... What? ... The convention is starting, Joe. ... CAN’T YOU SEE I’M NAPPIN! ... New York City schools are expected to reopen next month. Worstmayorever Bill...
Trump says Amazon may be the biggest problem with USPS
Defending the US Postal Service from criticism that recent action taken by the postmaster general will hamper the expected surge of mail-in voting because of the coronavirus, President Trump said...
Save over 60% on this massage therapy gun with 10 speed levels
At first glance, as you scrolled through Instagram, you may have thought this device was some sort of power drill or inhumane torture device. In reality, it is 2020’s most...
This Kickstarter funded bar tool is a product we didn’t know we needed
Successfully funded on Kickstarter at $595,789, this patent-pending bar tool was designed to remove the top of just about any can. Using 4 rotational blades, Draft Top splits and folds...
Humans have slept on beds for their entire existence: cave discovery
It was so easy even a caveman could make it.
Scammer posing as Small Business Administration to steal personal info
A scammer is sending bogus emails from the US Small Business Administration to steal personal information from unsuspecting Americans, the feds have warned. The messages direct potential victims to a...
Podcast: Solutions to the Mets' Wilson Ramos problem
Have the Mets hit rock bottom during the 2020 season or could it get worse? After the Mets were swept by the Phillies in Philadelphia, there was some more ranting...
Italy closing down nightclubs after uptick in COVID-19 cases
Italy is shutting down its nightclubs and making face masks mandatory in some outdoor areas popular for nightlife due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases, particularly among younger people.
Red Sox sound like they're absolutely miserable
The Red Sox have reached the team meeting stage of a bad season. Before losing a second straight game to the Yankees on Saturday night — and fifth straight overall...
High school student 'knowingly' went to school with coronavirus
An Oklahoma high school student went to school despite "knowingly" being infected with the coronavirus. The Moore Public Schools district in Oklahoma City sent a letter to parents on Friday...
Progressives lobby for AOC at the DNC
The progressive wing of the Democratic Party is beginning to push back on the DNC as the convention takes off this week. Progressive delegates are calling on presumptive nominee Joe...
Lego piece finally falls out of boy's nose — two years later
Another reason to avoid this childhood pastime.
Coronavirus is now messing with pepperoni prices
Pepperoni prices are reportedly skyrocketing because of the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 has forced meat processors to "streamline" operations and hampered their ability to produce pepperoni, leading to higher prices for...
Former running back named Washington Football Team president in historic hire
The Washington Football Team continued its overhaul Monday, naming Jason Wright as the franchise’s new president and making him the first black team president in NFL history. Wright replaces Bruce...
It's raining cats: Video shows man knocked unconscious by falling feline
He wasn't exactly feline fine after the incident.
Teen charged in murder of man killed while streaming on Facebook Live
An Alabama teen has been busted in the murder of a man who was shot dead while streaming on Facebook Live, authorities said. Bakari Ano Taylor, 19, was arrested Friday...
Apple loosens grip on repair program
Apple is finally loosening up its tightly controlled repair program to allow independent repair shops to fix Macs. The iPhone maker — which until last year only allowed certain non-Apple...
Trump reportedly wants Putin summit before November election
President Trump has told aides he would like to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin before the November election, according to a report. The summit would be focused on promoting...
Trump warns 'shot' Joe Biden won't be able to stand up to foreign leaders
President Trump warned that former Vice President Joe Biden is "shot" and wouldn't be able to stand up to the "world-class chess players" who lead other countries. "Let's face it,...
Dozens of Portland 911 calls went unanswered as cops mobbed by rioters
Dozens of genuine crime victims went without help in Portland as police were mobbed by rioters who pelted them with bottles and rocks while chanting, "Kill a cop, save a...
Mets catcher quickly losing his grip on starting job
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...
Take the Rockies in this matchup
The Houston Astros and Colorado Rockies, who meet Monday night at Minute Maid Park, are trending in opposite directions from how they performed in 2019 — and the Rockies have...
Seattle cop tells BLM protester he's quitting force: 'You guys won!'
A Seattle cop was caught in a viral video announcing that he was quitting the force because of the Black Lives Matter protests -- telling a demonstrator: “I’m leaving. You...
Trump warns de Blasio after violent NYC weekend
President Trump has threatened to send the feds to intervene in New York City following the surge in shootings that's left at least seven people dead and more than 50...
Man shot during apparent robbery attempt on Upper West Side
A man was shot during what appeared to be an attempted robbery on the increasingly dangerous Upper West Side early Monday, cops said. The 29-year-old victim was blasted in the...
IRS extends deadline to claim stimulus checks for kids
Some Americans who didn't receive $500 stimulus checks for their kids just got another chance to claim the money this fall instead of waiting until next year. Taxpayers receiving certain...
Rapper Master P to pay for funeral of young girl shot in dollhouse
Trinity Randolph and her 21-year-old father, Brandon Waddles, died of multiple gunshot wounds Friday in Louisville, the Jefferson County coroner's office said in a statement.
Disturbing video shows BLM mob beat white man unconscious
A mob of Portland Black Lives Matter protesters forced a white man to crash his truck, then punched and kicked him unconscious, disturbing footage shows. A series of clips on...
Nickelback challenges devil to contest: 'Unfortunately, devil doesn’t win'
Chad Kroeger and Co.’s “homage” to Charlie Daniels aims for fiery, but it’s all just excessive noodling and bro-y chest-thumping.
Everything to know about the 2020 DNC
Joe Biden will be formally nominated as the Democratic presidential nominee this Thursday at the first Democratic National Convention held during the coronavirus pandemic.
Death Valley temperature hits shocking high in possible world record
Furnace Creek in California's Death Valley more than lived up to its name Sunday, when the mercury soared to a scorching 130 degrees – possibly the highest recorded temperature on...
American flag saved thanks to these heroic firefighters
A group of fearless firefighters took a moment to save an American flag that was surrounded by flames. According to reports, a fire spreading in Los Angeles destroyed three homes,...
Suspect arrested in shooting of straphanger at Grand Central Terminal
A 26-year-old Queens man has been arrested in the shooting of a straphanger at Grand Central Terminal, police said Monday. Tearance Crumpty, of 28-66 College Point Boulevard, was charged Sunday...
Woman loses her 'sh—t' over beach wedding amid pandemic
A woman reportedly ambushed a beach wedding in Hawaii over coronavirus regulations. In a video filmed by the unnamed woman, she proceeds to walk through Waimanalo Beach in Oahu, and...
Farmer accused of leaving dead animals on neighbor's grave
An Arkansas farmer was arrested last week for allegedly defacing the grave of his former neighbor with the blood of dead animals he repeatedly left on the headstone, a report...
Former Queens Borough President Claire Shulman dead at 94
Former Queens Borough President Claire Shulman, the first woman elected to the position, died on Sunday. She was 94. Shulman, who served the office from 1986 to 2002, was battling...
Young Democrats of Maryland leader found dead after going missing
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — The president of the Young Democrats of Maryland was found dead in Washington, DC, more than a week after he went missing in Maryland. Prince George’s...
College kids throw wild party ahead of coronavirus semester
Students at the University of North Georgia decided the best way to start the first semester of the coronavirus pandemic was to throw a wild party. Videos posted on social...