August 19, 2020
Kamala Harris says 'road ahead will not be easy' in DNC acceptance speech
Kamala Harris spoke of the "awesome responsibility" of being crowned the Democratic vice presidential nominee during a convention address on Wednesday, where she warned the fight ahead could get rocky....
Old teammate tests what Giants' Andrew Thomas is made of
The Old College Try isn’t going to cut it here. Giants rookie left tackle Andrew Thomas learned that lesson from — fittingly enough — a fellow Georgia alum when he...
Reds player speaks out against announcer's anti-gay slur
A Reds player already has spoken out against the homophobic slur team announcer Thom Brennaman said over a hot mic during Wednesday’s doubleheader split with the Royals. Reds pitcher Amir...
UConn students evicted from dorm after packed campus party amid COVID-19
Several University of Connecticut students were evicted from their dorm rooms following a packed on-campus party that violated the school’s coronavirus policy. “Students were not wearing masks, closely assembled, and...
Obama accuses Trump of running US like 'reality show' in DNC speech
Former President Barack Obama on Wednesday accused President Trump of being an immature narcissist who runs the US government like a "reality show," resulting in additional coronavirus deaths. Obama's Trump-bashing...
Trump rips Obama's DNC speech: 'He spied on my campaign and got caught'
"He spied on my campaign, and got caught!," the president wrote in all caps.
Trump speaks out on QAnon
The QAnon conspiracy theory movement won a major victory Wednesday when President Trump was asked about it at a White House press conference — and he answered. For months, White...
'Law & Order: SVU' star Mariska Hargitay touts Biden's record at DNC
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" star Mariska Hargitay made a cameo at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night as part of a segment on violence against women. The actress...
Warren casts election as COVID-19 reckoning in 2020 DNC remarks
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren used her Democratic National Committee speech on Wednesday to encourage voters to back Joe Biden in November — an election she cast as a referendum on...
Billie Eilish debuts 'My Future' song, endorses Joe Biden at DNC
The 18-year-old Grammy-winner urged Americans to cast their ballots for Biden "like our lives and the world depend on it."
Helicopter pilot dies in crash while fighting California wildfires
A helicopter pilot fighting the California wildfires died Wednesday morning when his aircraft went down in Fresno County, officials said. The pilot was on a water dropping mission when the...
Michael Conforto turns Mets implosion into magical moment
Luis Rojas’ impending rotation shake-up put the Mets in peril Wednesday night in Miami, but a dependable bat helped ensure the team didn’t have to bleed before the experiment could...
Savage beating of retired NYPD sergeant caught on video
A retired NYPD sergeant was punched and kicked as he lay helplessly on the ground in a brutal Manhattan beatdown caught on security footage, police sources told The Post. The...
LA cuts power to TikTok star's home after massive parties
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti said the house "has turned into a nightclub in the hills."
Westport estate where Prudence Farrow lived hits market for $9M
The younger sister of Mia Farrow, Prudence is famous for being the subject of the Beatles' White Album song, "Dear Prudence."
Pelosi hits Trump and McConnell in convention speech
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi railed against President Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in her Democratic convention speech on Wednesday — accusing them of standing in the way of America's...
Democrats stay silent on violence in their cities: Devine
The timing could not have been more inconvenient for Democrats. The day before they eulogized the Black Lives Matter movement and elevated it to the centerpiece of their national convention,...
'Take it from me': Clinton urges voters to show up for Biden at 2020 DNC
Hillary Clinton urged voters to show up in force to support Joe Biden in remarks Wednesday at the Democratic National Committee — with the losing 2016 party nominee saying they...
Tennessee teachers who have been exposed to COVID-19 allowed to return to class
Tennessee will allow teachers who have been exposed to the coronavirus to return to the classroom. Gov. Bill Lee said school districts could adopt policies that classify educators as essential...
Nets veteran takes 'blame' for costly turnover
With the Nets trailing by three in the waning seconds of Wednesday’s first-round Game 2 against the Raptors, Joe Harris and Garrett Temple botched a handoff and committed a decisive...
Grubhub fights back against COVID-19 food delivery commission caps
Grubhub is launching a petition on Thursday to end food-delivery commission caps that have been imposed during the pandemic by the New York City Council, The Post has learned. The...
Barry Trotz issues Game 5 challenge for Islanders
Barry Trotz didn’t expect his former team to go down quickly or easily. But he did expect the Islanders to respond better to the Capitals’ desperation. The Islanders got away...
Inside look at ESPN's US Open plan that comes with fan twist
The U.S. Open will be fan-less but won’t be without the traditional “player box.” Virtually, that is. As a highlight to ESPN’s coverage of the Open that starts Aug. 31,...
Former Ariz. Rep. Giffords touts Biden as gun-reform candidate
Former Arizona congresswoman and mass-shooting survivor Gabrielle Giffords pitched Joe Biden as the candidate most equipped to combat America's epidemic of gun-violence in stirring remarks Wednesday at the Democratic National...
Kamala Harris opens 2020 DNC by urging viewers to vote
Kamala Harris, set to formally accept the Democratic Party's vice presidential nomination, kicked off Wednesday's third night of the Democratic National Convention by urging supporters to vote — and offering...
NYU students back early, tested for COVID-19 ahead of 14-day quarantine
New York University welcomed back students to its Manhattan campus on Wednesday — but, as per the school’s coronavirus safety plan, the scholars are required to get tested for the...
MLB announcer suspended for homophobic slur, says career might be over
Thom Brennaman, the longtime play-by-play man for the Cincinnati Reds, was suspended indefinitely Wednesday and acknowledged his career might be over after video showed him using a homophobic slur on...
Former Giants QB who was arrested getting shot with Jets
Kyle Lauletta will be back on New Jersey roads again, but it may not be for long. The former Giants quarterback, who was cut by the team before the 2019...
Nets lose another star as Joe Harris leaves bubble
The already decimated Brooklyn Nets didn’t just lose a game Wednesday, but also one of their Bubble Big 3 when Joe Harris left the NBA campus in Orlando. Harris left...
Former Mets star talks New York baseball — past and present
MLB Network analyst Cliff Floyd — who played 17 seasons in the majors, including four with the Mets — takes a swing at some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby....
Obama, Clinton and Kamala Harris headline DNC night three
The Democratic National Convention on Wednesday will feature speeches by former President Barack Obama, 2016 Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris. The packed night of...
Obama slams Trump as selfish and blames him for COVID-19 toll
Former President Barack Obama will accuse President Trump of not "taking the job seriously" and blame him for the coronavirus pandemic's death toll during a Wednesday night speech at the...
New doc goes deep into the sick, sordid Nxivm sex cult
The rise and fall of Nxivm is the subject of a captivating nine-part HBO documentary series, called “The Vow."
Gov. Cuomo finally admits a mistake in his COVID-19 response
Gov. Andrew Cuomo again justified his administration’s decision to stop counting as nursing home deaths the COVID-19 fatalities of residents who succumbed after being transferred to hospitals, but finally admitted...
Jets' 'super explosive' receiver has Sam Darnold drooling
The Jets lined up for the first play of team drills Wednesday with the offense starting at its own 20. Breshad Perriman was lined up to Sam Darnold’s left and...
Pompeo: Tamping down 'risk' of Saudi nukes is a top US priority
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says that nuclear proliferation by Saudi Arabia is a real "risk" — listing it among rogue regimes that the United States is keeping its...
Kansas Democrat wins primary after admitting to revenge porn
A 19-year-old Democratic candidate for a Kansas House seat narrowly beat a long-time incumbent in the primary election -- despite the newcomer admitting to sexually harassing girls online in middle...
Mike Pompeo says he'll decline 'PR stunt' invite to visit China
WASHINGTON -- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday told The Post that he won't accept a "PR stunt" invitation to visit China. "There's no reason to go there and...
Airbnb sets stage for blockbuster listing with confidential IPO filing
Short-term home rental company Airbnb on Wednesday confidentially filed for an initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission, setting the stage for one of the marquee stock market...
Yankees star extremely bummed out
If Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton hadn’t beaten DJ LeMahieu to the injured list, the second baseman would still be bummed about being unable to play due to a sprained...
What Hillary Clinton will say during her 2020 DNC speech
Four years after losing the 2016 presidential race to Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton will use her Democratic National Convention speech on Wednesday to urge voters not to take victory for...
Movie theaters could be next on Gov. Cuomo's reopening list
ALBANY -- Movie theaters are likely next on New York’s list of industries desperately awaiting the greenlight to reopen, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday afternoon. “Should be next ... if...
Here's what Democratic veep pick Kamala Harris will say at the 2020 DNC
Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris will use her Democratic National Convention acceptance speech Wednesday evening to portray an America at a crossroads. "We’re at an inflection point. The constant...
Joe Biden has surrendered middle ground on immigration by embracing left's extremism
In 2016, Donald Trump made immigration restrictions a signature campaign issue. Since then, Trump’s aimed at significantly reducing immigration, especially in the months after COVID-19 arrived on our shores. Some...
New York Times food editor Sam Sifton upgrades to $2M Brooklyn townhouse
Sifton and his wife, Realty Collective broker Christina Fallon, have upgraded to a $2 million townhouse nearby.
Pols push for independent probe of COVID-19 deaths in New York nursing homes
Albany lawmakers are pushing for an independent, bi-partisan commission that would investigate the COVID-19 deaths of at least 6,447 New Yorkers in state-regulated nursing homes and what role Gov. Andrew...
New UWS group hires lawyer to address homeless issue
A newly formed Upper West Side residents' group is bringing in the big guns — hiring a high-profile lawyer to get City Hall to do something about the troubling influx...
MLB won't allow cleats supporting banned pitcher
Trevor Bauer will have to find another way to support Joe Kelly. The fiery Reds pitcher planned to wear custom Nike cleats honoring the suspended Dodgers reliever on Wednesday, but...
Yes, America's really getting moral lectures from the party of Harvey Weinstein
If there’s one thing former first lady Michelle Obama excels at, it’s presenting an air of smug moral superiority. Her tepid keynote address on Monday night, which kicked off the...
Mets needlessly making this Steven Matz saga worse
Regarding the Mets and Steven Matz, this need not be complicated, no matter how much Luis Rojas channeled Gregory Hines on Wednesday afternoon with his tap dancing: Sure, the Mets...
Boy thrown from balcony of Tate Modern 'happy' to finally visit home
A boy who suffered debilitating injuries when he was thrown 100 feet from a balcony of the Tate Modern in London finally visited his family home a year after the...
What NYC needs to learn from the post-Isaias blackouts
One week after the fast-moving Tropical Storm Isaias blew through the city, thousands of New Yorkers still had no power. Food in their refrigerators spoiled. They couldn’t work from home...
Joe Biden faces at least two critical tests in Thursday night's speech
Even more than usual, the stakes are enormous for Joe Biden’s speech tonight to the Democratic National Convention. He needs to show he’s still able to lead the nation —...
Outrageous demands, illegal threats from teachers-union chief Mike Mulgrew
Bare weeks before city schools reopen, United Federation of Teachers boss Michael Mulgrew dropped an 11th-hour bomb — demanding testing of the system’s 1.3 million students and staff before doors...
Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson grew closer filming 'Love in the Time of Corona'
"It’s going to either bring you closer together or pull you farther apart,” said Odom of quarantine life.
LaMelo Ball's Knicks draft dream about to be decided
The NBA has downplayed Thursday’s first-ever virtual draft lottery since it won’t have all the bells, whistles and the usual full transparency because of COVID-19 safety measures. But it’s a...
Pompeo tells Post 'nobody can stop us' as he heads to UN for Iran 'snapback'
Vowing that "Nobody can stop us," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told The Post that he will travel to New York on Thursday to trigger a "snapback" of United Nations...
Red Sox are laughing at their own misery
At least the Red Sox' social media team can joke about the misery. Boston's long national nightmare ended Wednesday, at least for a day, when the Red Sox snapped their...
Trump announces 'snapback' of Iran economic sanctions
President Trump on Wednesday announced a "snapback" re-upping sanctions against Iran, and vowed that the nation would never possess the capacity for nuclear arms. "The United States intends to restore...
LeBron to campaign for Biden, Harris White House ticket
LeBron James is taking his talents back to the campaign trail. The Los Angeles Lakers star will stump for Democratic running mates Joe Biden and Kamala Harris ahead of Election...
'People will die': EMS union chief on NYC's plan to ax first responders
"People will die" if City Hall follows through with a plan to lay off nearly 400 EMTs and paramedics, the head of the union representing those workers told The Post.
The Joe Judge hate is ridiculous
There is much we do not know about Joe Judge, and cannot know until the moment arrives. Fourth-and-3 from his own 47-yard line, down by three midway through the fourth...
Democrats plan virtual DNC afterparty Thursday headlined by Diplo
Democrats are punctuating the 2020 Democratic National Convention with a virtual afterparty Thursday night hosted by Andy Cohen. Electronic music artist Diplo will headline the event with a "never before...
How Glennon Doyle's 'Untamed' captured Adele's heart — and millions more
Adele's outer transformation has shocked fans worldwide. But it's her mind makeover that's really making waves.
Another lawsuit challenges controversial chokehold law in NYC
Two more law enforcement unions have teamed up to sue New York City over the controversial new law that criminalizes cops kneeling on someone's back. The lawsuit is the second...
Islanders will have Clutterbuck for Game 5 after injury scare
The Islanders’ injury scare involving Cal Clutterbuck appears to be just that. Clutterbuck missed the third period of Game 4 on Tuesday night after taking a low hit from Radko...
Florida court blocks Robert Kraft massage parlor videos from trial
Police violated New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's rights when they surreptitiously videotaped him paying for sex acts at a Florida massage parlor, a court ruled Wednesday, dealing a blow...
German pet owners forced to take dogs on 2 walks a day under new law
German dog owners are barking mad about a planned new law that would force them to take their pooches on at least two walks a day. The country's Agriculture Minister,...
Robin Williams was 'crumbling' making final film, director says
"Something was going on with Robin," said director Shawn Levy.
Two men shot, one killed, in broad daylight on Brooklyn street
An 18-year-old was shot dead and another in the stomach in a broad-daylight shooting in Brooklyn — the second on the Flatbush block this week, police said. The latest act...
NFL blockbuster trade could be imminent
Yannick Ngakoue's trade nightmare could finally be coming to an end. Michael Lombardi of The Athletic reported on Wednesday that the Jaguars are fielding multiple offers for the disgruntled defensive...
Gov. Cuomo gets defensive about his upcoming COVID-19 book
Gov. Andrew Cuomo got defensive Wednesday about his upcoming book on New York's battle with the coronavirus pandemic -- even though he says that the Empire State is only “at...
There was a Saquon Barley surprise at Giants practice
Highlights from Wednesday's Giants practice: Good Two practices without a kicker was enough. Newly signed ex-Panther Graham Gano, 33, was on the field after missing last season due to injury....
Here are some of the prominent Republicans endorsing Biden
Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a former 2016 GOP presidential hopeful, abandoned his party on Monday and endorsed Democratic nominee Joe Biden in the 2020 race. Standing at a literal...
AOC roasts NBC News over tweet about Bernie DNC nomination, Biden snub
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez unloaded on NBC News on Wednesday for a since-deleted tweet bearing what she called a "malicious & misleading" headline about her DNC nomination of Vermont Sen....
This MLB pitching matchup means the Under is the bet
Two years ago, Merrill Kelly was pitching in South Korea. Now he’s a starter for the Arizona Diamondbacks and has a top-five ERA among qualified NL starters. On Wednesday, he...
JPMorgan Chase reportedly had talks about putting banks inside USPS locations
The United States Postal Service wants to get back into the banking business -- and Jamie Dimon appears eager to help. USPS officials are considering a pilot program that would...
Once in a blue moon! Rare dazzling meteorites hit the auction block
This art is out of this world. A rare collection of stunning, platinum-hued meteorites hit the auction block this week — offering bidders a chance to take home the cosmically...
We can read, you know and other commentary
From the right: We Can Read, You Know “The Democrats’ pundit class” is painting Joe Biden as “a soothing moderate,” notes National Review’s Dan McLaughlin, while at the same time...
CUNY president phased out white male staffers for minority women: suit
An ex-security chief at CUNY’s Kingsborough Community College claims that the school president has been systematically phasing out male white employees replacing them with minority women, new court papers show....
The Arch Manning hype is taking off
The hype isn't going away any time soon. Arch Manning, the nephew of Eli and Peyton, is only entering his sophomore year of high school but the spotlight is already...
'RHONY' Leah McSweeney slams de Blasio over unsafe streets
She won't let her daughter walk alone in NYC.
Epstein, Maxwell partied with Australian billionaires on 100ft yacht
Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell once partied in Sydney Harbor on a 100-foot yacht with a billionaire Australian trucking tycoon and a powerful medial mogul, according to a newly resurfaced...
Dustin Johnson isn't only golfer with a chance at Northern Trust
This weekend’s Northern Trust at TPC Boston in Norton, Mass., marks the first event of the FedEx Cup playoffs. The tournament, which began in 1967 as the Westchester Classic and...
This drive-in haunted house is a coronavirus-safe nightmare
Trade the coronavirus pandemic for a zombie apocalypse.
Disastrous final possession dooms Nets' upset chance
The Nets never gave themselves a chance in Monday’s playoff opener right from the start. But Wednesday, it was the endgame that did them in. After proving they can play...
Trump's limo, 'The Beast,' equipped with Goodyear tires he wants to boycott
President Trump called for a boycott of Goodyear on Wednesday, but his limousine -- dubbed the “Beast” -- is equipped with the company’s Kevlar-reinforced run-flats that can keep the armored...
Brooklyn man foiled by his own mother during attempted kidnapping: cops
A Brooklyn man kidnapped his 11-year-old neighbor as she waited for a bus -- but his sick plot was thwarted by his own mother, police and sources said Wednesday. Boruch Lapp,...
Vox Media agrees to $4M settlement with SB Nation writers
Vox Media has agreed to pay $4 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed by 450 writers and site managers who claimed they weren't paid fair wages for their work....
How to fix sports' broken draft lottery systems
The NBA’s lottery is Thursday night, and so for the 36th-straight year there will be much anticipation about ping-pong balls and probability tables, and the ways these things shake out...
Scientists say ‘anomaly’ in Earth’s magnetic field is splitting
There are many reasons why life is able to exist on Earth. We’re the right distance from the Sun, our planet has an abundance of liquid water (but not too...
You won't see any NFL cheerleaders this season
Nobody was cheering for 2020 anyways. NFL Network reported Wednesday that cheerleaders and mascots won’t be allowed on the field during the 2020 season. The NFL and NFL Players Association...
UK family mistakenly buries complete stranger at relative's funeral
A UK family inadvertently held a funeral for a complete stranger -- and then buried him -- following a bizarre mix-up, according to a new report. The family buried an...
Retired NYPD cop shoots thief in Bronx home
This guy tried to rob the wrong woman. A retired NYPD officer shot an alleged thief after he tried to mug her and chased her into her Bronx home, The...
China under renewed scrutiny amid reported Uighur infanticide, forced abortions
The State Department is reiterating its criticism of the Chinese government amid a Uighur obstetrician's allegation that Xinjiang hospitals are committing infanticide and forced abortions to maintain family planning limits....
Biden compares his relationship with Kamala Harris to Obama
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden is comparing his friendship with vice presidential hopeful Kamala Harris to his personal bond with former President Barack Obama. Speaking to People magazine in their...
Bucks playoff dud fuels first phase of Greek Freak free-agency drama
If Giannis Antetokounmpo's future in Milwaukee is at all tied to its playoff run this year, the Bucks got off to an inauspicious start Tuesday. After securing the No. 1...
Coronavirus outbreak on Seattle fishing boat suggests antibodies may provide immunity
Three Seattle fishermen who were spared coronavirus during an outbreak that affected 85 percent of the people on their boat may provide the first direct evidence that antibodies can provide...
Daredevil friends go viral for sitting on edge of raised Chicago bridge
Six daredevil friends have gone viral for "chilling" on the edge of a 100-foot-high raised bridge in Chicago -- with authorities angrily denying they were accidentally lifted when the bridge...
Robert Pattinson’s ‘The Batman’ resuming production in September
The film halted filming in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Rare white killer whale, possibly one of five in the world, spotted near Alaska
A rare white killer whale spotted off the coast of Alaska is thought to be one of only five in the world. Named Tl’uk, the two-year-old pale male was swimming...
MTA staffer busted giving work iPhone to African gal pal, trying to score new one
An MTA computer expert was busted giving his work-issued iPhone to a girlfriend in Liberia — then trying to switch his busted personal device for a fresh one, according to...
Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy bedridden, 'maybe' with COVID-19
El Presidente has had a tough go of things lately. A week after Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy revealed his “close to seven figures” loss on a controversial stock, Portnoy...
'Survival does not mean that individuals fully recovered': Another warning from 1918 flu
There’s still so much we don’t know. The 2020 coronavirus and 1918 influenza are two highly contagious respiratory diseases that spread around the world in months, and lacked a vaccine...
European heroics of MLS alumni show league's rising stature
Last Thursday, the MLS won. Same with the following day. The league held no games on Thursday, Friday or Saturday. But in that timespan, some of its former players shone...
Ex-FBI lawyer pleads guilty to falsifying documents in Russia probe
Former FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith pleaded guilty on Wednesday to falsifying documents used to monitor 2016 Trump campaign aide Carter Page during a hearing in federal court in Washington. “At...
Raptors coach: New video tells whole story of NBA Finals incident
Toronto is facing the Nets on the court, while Raptors president Masai Ujiri has his own court battle ongoing. Ujiri filed a countersuit Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Oakland,...
Todd Nance, Widespread Panic founding drummer, dead at 57
He was a 30-year member of the Southern rock jam band .
Money in the bank: Video shows step-by-step guide to getting free cash from ATMs
A video is circulating online that gives a step-by-step "how-to" for hacking Santander Bank ATMs — a scam that has plagued the area and led to a police chase on...
Bet against Jacob deGrom and Mets in this spot
With our season heading so swiftly south, Michelle Obama gave us an earful Monday. “You simply cannot fake your way through this job ... it’s not just disappointing, it’s downright...
Rams stunning WAGs have invaded 'Hard Knocks'
The WAGs of the Los Angeles Rams have invaded "Hard Knocks." During Tuesday's installment of the HBO series, which is chronicling the offseasons of the Rams and the neighboring Los...
Melania Trump to give RNC speech from White House Rose Garden
First lady Melania Trump will address the Republican National Convention next Tuesday from the White House, her spokeswoman told The Post. Trump will deliver her remarks from the Rose Garden,...
COVID go bragh: Irish bar's 'appalling' brunch antics
An Irish bar hosted a boozy brunch with an employee pouring shots into patrons' mouths in a wild scene that has been condemned by the country's prime minister as "appalling."...
Batman prowls streets of Santiago delivering food to homeless
SANTIAGO - A stranger disguised as Batman is prowling the streets of Santiago delivering food to the homeless, providing sustenance and light-hearted solace to those in need following months of...
Body found inside missing Kansas mom's SUV, officials say
An uncle searching Arkansas’ Crittenden County for Marilane Carter, 36, made the gruesome discovery Tuesday on a private farm in West Memphis.
Supreme Court to take up ObamaCare challenge after November election
The Supreme Court will take up a challenge to the Affordable Care Act a week after the November presidential election. The justices will hear oral arguments on the case brought...
300-year-old chairs with no seats, backs or upholstery sell for $1.4M
You'd probably want to be able to sit down after blowing this much money. Four ancient chairs have sparked an unexpected bidding war, selling for a staggering $1.4 million at...
Portland attacker accused of knocking man unconscious has lengthy rap sheet
A Black Lives Matter protester wanted for allegedly knocking out a driver in Portland has a lengthy rap sheet in Oregon, including charges of domestic assault and theft, records show....
Bill Belichick is open to everything in battle to succeed Tom Brady
There’s only one Bill Belichick and he’ll deploy two quarterbacks if he wants to. As New England’s training camp heats up, so does the franchise’s first competition for starting quarterback...
DeSean Jackson engaged to Instagram star he met online
DeSean Jackson appeared to look to a different sport before popping the question to girlfriend Kayla Phillips. On Wednesday, multiple reports confirmed the Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver, 33, had proposed...
Spanx price matches Nordstrom Anniversary Sale styles up to 50 percent off
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale deals are continuing to roll in. And now Spanx is joining in on the savings, with the shapewear brand price matching all of the Spanx styles...
'Gold Rush' star Jesse Goins dead at 60
He is believed to have suffered a heart attack while on location for the show.
De Blasio explains coronavirus uptick in Brooklyn
Brooklyn’s Borough Park neighborhood is experiencing an “uptick” in COVID-19 cases that’s mostly been linked to a large-scale wedding, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday. “We’ve seen an uptick just...
NYC dad creates summer camp for bored daughter, her friends
An enterprising Manhattan dad of two bored teenage girls is playing cabin leader this summer -- at a sleep-away camp he dreamed up for his daughters and 10 of their...
NY teachers union lobs threat over coronavirus reopening plans
New York’s powerful teachers union threatened Wednesday to walk out unless every student and staffer in the Big Apple’s sprawling public school system is tested for the coronavirus as a...
Sanitation boss mulls mayoral run as trash piles up all over NYC
Department of Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia is mulling a mayoral run -- but she'll have to overcome the city's mounting trash woes first. “Kathryn spoke to me some months ago...
This eco-friendly laundry egg has over 4,000 reviews on Amazon
Laundry has never been this cute. Meet the Ecoegg Laundry Egg. This unique, pastel laundry system completely replaces the need for laundry detergent and fabric conditioner. Containing no harmful chemicals,...
'Stuttering John,' of Howard Stern fame, sues SiriusXM
John Melendez, who became known as Stuttering John as a longtime sidekick to radio and television host Howard Stern, has sued SiriusXM for using his name, likeness and voice without...
What is 'loaded tea' and will it land you in the emergency room?
Everything to know about the popular drink on Instagram.
Beat the summer heat with this cordless mini collar fan
Summer may be in full swing, but that doesn’t mean you need to let the high temperatures get the best of you. When your body is overheating, pointing a fan...
How cooking in quarantine could help tackle climate change
CHICAGO/LONDON - Clint Parry ransacked every kitchen cupboard and scoured all corners of his fridge during lockdown in Detroit, hunting for lost ingredients and leftovers to whip up meals. The...
Part of New Zealand's strict COVID-19 lockdown ruled unlawful
New Zealand’s government broke the law when it told residents to stay at home during the early days of the country’s coronavirus lockdown, a court ruled Wednesday. New Zealanders' rights...
Why so many Americans are taking more road trips this summer
Is the American road trip experiencing a renaissance? According to a new survey, coronavirus has resulted in 44 percent of American drivers taking more road trips this summer. Of that...
Feds arrest hundreds across nine cities as part of 'Operation Legend'
Attorney General William Barr said Wednesday that federal agents helped make 1,485 arrests as part of the nine-city anti-violent-crime Operation Legend. Barr said 1,000 state fugitives were arrested during the...
Amazon continues to burn in 2020 despite promises to save it
NOVO PROGRESSO, Brazil — A year ago this month, the forest around the town of Novo Progresso erupted into flames — the first major blazes in the Brazilian Amazon’s dry...
The alarming phone call that pushed Bruins star out of NHL bubble
Bruins No. 1 goaltender Tuukka Rask cited family reasons when he opted to leave the NHL bubble prior to Game 3 against the Hurricanes this past Saturday, but apparently it...
Millions of women have lost access to contraceptives, abortions amid COVID-19
NEW DELHI — Millions of women and girls globally have lost access to contraceptives and abortion services because of the coronavirus pandemic. Now the first widespread measure of the toll...
Green no deal? Dems reportedly nix fossil fuel language from platform
“This platform is a step backwards, and we deserve better,” Charlie Jiang, a campaigner at Greenpeace, said in a statement.
Heroic teen dies saving young relatives from raging waters
A heroic teen died rescuing her younger relatives from raging waters below a Minnesota dam this week, according to local authorities. Raina Lynn Neeland, 18, was with a group of...
Sarah Hyland to star in ABC comedy ‘Yours, Mine & Paul’s’
It is produced by fellow ‘Modern Family’ alum Ty Burrell.
Leopard welcomes four cubs inside farmer's shed
This female leopard "spotted" a perfect place to give birth: a farmer's hut. Watch adorable video of the newborn cubs in Nashik, India, here. The Maharashtra Forest Department will hold...
Underwhelming Jet is ready to fulfill massive draft hype
The first thing you noticed about Quinnen Williams when the Jets drafted him with the third-overall pick last year was probably his toothy smile, accentuated by the sparkle of braces....
Plant-based egg startup aims to see profit next year, maybe IPO
As shoppers raise grocery spending due to the COVID-19 pandemic, plant-based egg startup JUST said it aims to turn an operating profit before the end of next year and then...
Trump blasts GOP for allowing Democrats to hold hearings on USPS amid RNC
President Trump ripped his GOP colleagues for allowing Democrats to hold hearings and question Postmaster General Louis DeJoy in Congress as the Republican National Convention gets underway next Monday. "Why...
Here comes the outbreak: Wedding linked to coronavirus cluster
More than two dozen COVID-19 cases have been linked to a wedding reception in Maine, officials said. The outbreak occurred after the Aug. 7 celebration at the Big Moose Inn...
911 calls released from fatal Baltimore gas explosion
Newly released 911 calls show the panic and confusion in the wake of a massive gas explosion in northwest Baltimore that leveled three homes and killed two people. More than...
Pope Francis says rich people shouldn't get priority for COVID-19 vaccine
Pope Francis on Wednesday warned against giving the wealthy the priority to receive a coronavirus vaccine, as he cited the worsening inequality between the rich and poor amid the pandemic....
The Justin Herbert draft worries are playing out on ‘Hard Knocks’
Tyrod Taylor has been here before. The 31-year-old veteran once again finds himself in a quarterback competition on HBO's "Hard Knocks" against a fresh-faced first-round pick. In 2018, Taylor was...
Mayor rushes to defense of first lady's $2M staff amid city budget crisis
Criticism of her pricey team doesn't "take into account the work that's being done," de Blasio said at a City Hall press briefing Wednesday.
B&H takes up to 42 percent off Apple iPad Pros for one-day sale
B&H is kicking off some amazing new Apple iPad Pro deals with its latest one-day sale. For August 19 only, the retailer is taking up to $528 off the Apple iPad...
'Professed nudist' allegedly stalked 7-year-old Florida girl
A naked man in Florida repeatedly knocked on the window of a 7-year-old girl and spoke to the youngster without her parents’ permission, authorities said. Eric Straight, 50, of Navarre,...
Ex-Navy SEAL credited with killing bin Laden makes bold claim about masks
"I'm not a p---y," tweeted former SEAL Team Six member Robert O’Neill, 44 -- alongside a photo of him smiling in his seat.
Women's bodies can weed out 'unwanted' sperm, study finds
Men can get rejected even after sealing the deal.
Kenyan woman's ordeal highlights newly identified sex-trafficking route
NAIROBI -- J’s cousin promised her a well-paid job in India as a housekeeper. Instead, she found herself in a brothel until the United Nations brought her home to Kenya...
More eggs harvested from last 2 northern white rhinos
OL PEJETA, Kenya — An international team of scientists said they successfully extracted eggs from the last two remaining northern white rhinos, a step on the way to possibly saving...
Artists, academics defend LGBT rights in Poland
WARSAW, Poland — Dozens of authors, artists and scholars — including writer Margaret Atwood and film directors Pedro Almodóvar and Mike Leigh— have expressed outrage at the hostility being directed...
Michael Strahan in war over Super Bowl jersey
The NFL has another Super Bowl jersey-gate on its hands. This one involves Michael Strahan, who reportedly believes he has his jersey from Super Bowl XLII framed in his home....
Trade talks between China, US called off amid COVID-19 fallout
But White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said officials from Washington and Beijing are still in touch about reviewing phase one of a trade deal signed by both countries...
Injured hiker somehow survives being stranded for 14 days
An injured hiker was stranded for two weeks in a New Mexico forest until a family on a nearby trail finally heard his calls for help, authorities said. John Utsey...
Trump calls for Goodyear boycott amid outrage over 'MAGA' ban
President Trump called for a boycott of Goodyear Tire & Rubber, citing a corporate diversity policy that reportedly banned employees from wearing his "MAGA" hats. Trump slammed the tire maker...
Girlfriend of BLM mob victim says they were 'looking for a fight'
The girlfriend of Adam Haner, the Portland driver who was beaten up by Black Lives Matter protesters said the mob was "looking for a fight" that night.
One country mulls universal basic income of $1,400 a month
German researchers will test whether universal basic income could work by handing out around $1,400 per month to a group of people for three years. The German Institute for Economic...
Bill Murray teamed with Sofia Coppola again for Apple's 'On the Rocks'
The "Lost in Translation" director has found her star again.
Biden campaign denies Linda Sarsour ties after DNC appearance
Sarsour, a prominent left-wing Muslim advocate who has faced accusations of anti-Semitism, appeared at a virtual meeting of the Democratic National Convention's "Muslim Delegates and Allies Assembly."
Third arrest made in connection to dead body found on McDonald's roof
The NYPD has made a third arrest in the death of a man found wrapped in plastic and dumped on the roof of a Bronx McDonald's, police said Wednesday. Angel...
'Karen' arrested for hitting black bicyclist over trespassing claim
A so-called “Karen” in Illinois told a black man he needed passes to walk along a public pier during a caught-on-video dispute in which she also asked him, “Maybe you...
Astros starter has curious theory on Joe Kelly's taunt
The face Joe Kelly made was actually one of ... fear? The Dodgers reliever ignited a firestorm last month during a game against the Astros when he threw at both...
Last call for beloved 'Cheers' bar in Boston
Pour one out.
Ballot drop boxes seen as a way to bypass the post office
PHOENIX — With the Trump administration openly trying to undermine mail-in voting this fall, some election officials around the country are hoping to bypass the Postal Service by installing lots...
Apple becomes first US company to reach $2 trillion valuation
Apple became the US's first $2 trillion company on Tuesday -- almost two years to the day after it became the first company in the world to reach the $1...
Gene Simmons kisses his LA home goodbye
Built in 1968, the $2.2 million residence rocks 360-degree views of the city.
How Paige VanZant is embracing drastic new chapter after UFC exit
Paige VanZant has a million new reasons to do poolside backflips. Days after agreeing to a four-fight contract with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, worth more than $1 million, the former...
Honey better than antibiotics for treating coughs and colds: study
Sometimes the best remedy is also the simplest.
New Jersey BLM leader charged with shoving elderly man during rally
A Black Lives Matter leader in New Jersey has been charged with hitting a 68-year-old man who appeared to lunge at the protester while calling him a "scumbag," he told...
Coronavirus outbreak linked to Maine wedding reception
A Maine wedding is linked to over two dozen coronavirus cases with more expected to surface, according to multiple reports. The wedding reception was held at the Big Moose Inn...
Heart-wrenching video of devastation brings California firefighter to tears
A California firefighter captured a fellow smoke-eater’s emotional moment as he shed tears at the sight of the Mojave National Preserve in flames near the border with Nevada, according to...
'Like marrying a 4-year-old': How sham relationship nearly ruined former NFL QB
Erik Kramer is moving forward with his life. The former NFL quarterback, most notably of the Lions and Bears, revealed his harrowing story of a deceitful "sham marriage" to Yahoo!...
Man brain-dead after being ejected from moving SUV in Queens
The man was inside the vehicle at 135th and North Conduit Avenues in Springfield Gardens around 3:30 p.m. Monday when he was somehow ejected, cops said.
Mariah Carey to release ‘Rarities’ collection of B-sides and unreleased tracks
It will celebrate Carey’s three-decade career.
Portland driver allegedly assaulted by BLM protesters raises $100K
The brother of the driver who was assaulted by a group of Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland is raising money for his sibling's recovery and destroyed property -- and...
Sinkhole swallows 21 cars near a shopping mall
A 21-car sinkhole opened up in southwest China in this shocking surveillance video filmed outside a shopping mall. Fifteen vehicles were lifted from the wreckage and no casualties were reported....
What we know about Portland attacker who allegedly beat driver unconscious
More details about Marquise Love, 25, emerged Wednesday as police continue to seek him in the alleged attack on driver Adam Haner Sunday night.
'Swedish Dr. Fauci' makes a strong case against masks
Sweden’s top infectious disease expert has resisted recommending face masks for the general population -- arguing it's "very dangerous" if people believe the coverings alone will stop the spread of...
Study finds black babies are more likely to survive when cared for by black doctors
When a Black doctor oversees a Black newborn’s hospital care, the baby shows a significant improvement in survival rates, according to a study. Researchers from George Mason University, among other...
Matt Harvey realizes this might be last MLB chance
Former Mets ace Matt Harvey hasn’t pitched in the majors in more than a year, and he knows that this could be his last chance at sticking in the big...
Trump: 'If you can protest in person, you can vote in person'
President Trump on Wednesday pointed to the protests going on around the country calling for racial justice and police reform as a reason why Americans should have to go to...
A homeless woman was about to give birth – then this hero nurse arrived
“Maybe God really intended for me to wake up late, so I could help the mother,” she said.
Woman charged with murder in Washington Heights stabbing
The female suspect accused of fatally stabbing another woman inside a Washington Heights apartment has been charged with the murder, cops said early Wednesday. Kaylha Armand, 20, was charged with murder,...
Portland beatdown victim posted anti-George Floyd meme hours before assault
The driver who was beaten unconscious by a Black Lives Matter mob in Portland shared an anti-George Floyd post on Facebook hours before the assault. The post appeared on Adam...
Chilling video captures moment before pop star is killed by train
Chilling video captured the final seconds of a Romanian pop singer who was livestreaming to his fans when a train plowed into his car, killing him and leaving his wife...
Horrifying video shows snake slithering out of man's toilet
This may scare the you-know-what out of you.
Ex-LSU students say troubled NFL running back raped them
Two former Louisiana State University students, including a tennis player, claim ex-Washington Football Team running back Derrius Guice raped them four years ago when he was a freshman, according to...
Amazon tells third-party Prime sellers to start working weekends
Amazon is cracking down on sellers who don't live up to its two-day shipping promise — and it means they'll have to work weekends. The e-tail juggernaut this week told...
Trump backs Oracle as potential buyer for TikTok
President Trump said he would support Oracle acquiring TikTok in the US as the popular video-sharing app continues its search for a buyer. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Trump called Oracle...
FDA halts emergency approval of COVID-19 blood plasma treatment
The Food and Drug Administration’s emergency authorization for blood plasma as a treatment for the coronavirus has been put on hold to allow for more data to be reviewed, according...
Old Giants rival amps up Joe Judge hate: Going 2-14 with 'imbecilic' plan
Add another to the list of former NFL players who think Giants head coach Joe Judge’s old-school coaching style is bananas. Appearing on Fox Sports on Tuesday, former Eagles linebacker...
Trump backs GOP candidate trying to flip Baltimore House seat
President Trump said he will work with African American Republican Kimberly Klacik running for the late Rep. Elijah Cummings' congressional seat, saying "we will bring Baltimore back." “Kimberly will work...
BLM speaker declares war on 'filthy, disgusting animal' cops
A Black Lives Matter protestor told a cheering crowd in Portland that she wanted "filthy disgusting animal" cops to "fry like bacon" -- as she declared a "war" where militants...
NJ officer suspended over Facebook comment about boy killed in shooting
Rome Smith, who works at the Cumberland County Juvenile Detention Center, wrote a Facebook post Friday about the Aug. 9 shooting that killed Cannon Hinnant.
The infamous 'Tiger King' zoo is closing for good
It will now be used exclusively for film and TV shoots since the USDA caved under pressure, Lowe said.
Obama's message to Biden after his big night at DNC
Former President Obama congratulated former Vice President Joe Biden on officially being given the Democratic nomination for president.
'Back the f--k up': Video emerges from Raptors president's NBA Finals altercation
Toronto Raptors president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri filed a countersuit against the San Francisco Bay Area police officer he had an altercation with while trying to make his way...
Doctors use poop transplant to cure man whose gut was getting him drunk
His microbe-brewery was working overtime.
Trump campaign sues NJ over mail-in ballot voting plan
President Trump's re-election campaign sued New Jersey over the governor's plan to mail a ballot to every voter in the state for the November election. The suit filed in federal...
BLM leader defends looters, compares America to 'terrorists'
A leader in the Black Lives Matter movement in New York defended looters Tuesday night, comparing America to "terrorists" and saying the "government goes and pillages different countries." Hawk Newsome's...
At least two men shot overnight as NYC gun violence continues
At least two more men were shot in the city overnight following an earlier rash of violence in the late afternoon and early evening which left at least one dead,...
Target sees record sales amid coronavirus online shopping boom
Target hit a bullseye in the second quarter as an explosion of online shopping led the department store giant to record sales growth. The Minneapolis-based chain on Wednesday reported a...
Man drives car into motorcyclists in German highway terror attack
A 30-year-old Iraqi-born man drove his vehicle into several motorcycles on a Berlin highway Tuesday evening, injuring six people, in what German authorities said was an Islamist-inspired terror attack, according...
Will you get a refund if COVID-19 closes your college campus?
Here’s what students can expect as the fall shapes up.
Russia releases video of COVID-19 vaccine production process
Eager to promote what Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed is the world’s first COVID-19 vaccine, the Ministry of Health has released a short video of its production process, according...
Right-wing activist delivers upset in Palm Beach race
Right-wing internet personality and commentator Laura Loomer has delivered a surprise upset in Florida's GOP primary for the 21st Congressional District House seat. Loomer, 27, who has been banned by...
Baby, it's cocoa outside: Lindt factory glitch dusts Swiss town with chocolate
Combined with strong winds on Friday morning, the powder spread around the immediate vicinity of the factory, leaving a fine cocoa dusting.
Portland businesses fleeing downtown over nightly BLM riots
"Businesses are leaving,” Andrew Hoan, the president and CEO of the Portland Business Alliance (PBA), told KATU.
Kim Jong Un to convene key party meeting on 'crucial' issues
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday will open a key meeting of the ruling party for the first time in eight months to address issues of “crucial significance”...
The adorable moment a 10-week-old baby says, 'I love you'
A very impressive 10-week-old baby in New York stunned his parents when he said, "I love you." Kesia Cameron was holding her son Roan, saying "I love you" to him,...
Professor forced to change syllabus after banning criticism of BLM
An English professor at Iowa State University was forced to correct her syllabus after informing her students that they could not submit work that opposes Black Lives Matter, gay marriage,...
Gerrit Cole isn't satisfied
Here is something that is sure to make opposing hitters groan. Gerrit Cole and Aaron Boone believe the Yankees’ ace can be better than he has been through the first...
Rays are now a super-annoying nemesis for Yankees
These Rays, these Rays, these Rays. They’re the gum you can’t get off your shoe, the hiccup you can’t stop, the annoying high school classmate who tracks you down no...
Protesters burn government building during Portland riot
Protesters in Portland marched to a government building Tuesday night, smashing windows and setting an office ablaze in what authorities called a riot. The demonstrators descended on the Multnomah Building,...
One Met turns back the clock in a good way
A missile of a home run to create needed breathing room. A clutch, well-struck single to the opposite field. This was the Amed Rosario the Mets saw so much of...
LA considers cutting power to three notorious pandemic party houses
The city of Los Angeles is considering shutting off power to at least three houses that have hosted large gatherings in recent weeks, a move that would represent one of...
Key Islander exits after falling victim to low hit
Cal Clutterbuck fell victim to a low hit from Radko Gudas along the boards late in the second period of the Islanders’ 3-2 loss to the Capitals in Game 4...
Holy Cow: Video shows bovine inexplicably wash ashore in Ireland
Beachgoers in Ireland were left stunned when they spotted a cow, of all things, trudging ashore last weekend. The bovine sighting, which was caught on camera, occurred at Bubeg Beach...
Man threatens shootout at Yeshiva camp over social distancing complaint
A man on Long Island was arrested Monday for allegedly threatening to open fire at a Jewish children’s camp over a social distancing complaint, police said. Nicola Pelle, 58, is...
Rays ace tells himself he sucked because he missed Yankees' fans boos
Blake Snell apparently missed the bile he usually hears from Yankees fans. Snell — who picked up the win in the Rays’ 6-3 victory over the Yankees on Tuesday night...
Where Mets' catching situation stands amid Wilson Ramos struggles
Tomas Nido started behind the plate for the Mets for the third time in their past six games on Tuesday, but manager Luis Rojas said the team didn’t have a...
Minneapolis cop's lawyer claims George Floyd overdosed on fentanyl
The attorney for one of the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd is alleging that his client, Thomas Lane, should be cleared because Floyd overdosed on fentanyl while resisting...
Lindsey Graham praises Jill Biden as 'outstanding person' after DNC speech
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham heaped praise on former second lady Jill Biden after she delivered her speech at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night. "Tonight, Jill Biden did a very...
Dems are against Trump — but what are they for?: Goodwin
Watching the long slog of the second night of the Democrats’ convention, a famous Winston Churchill line came to mind: “Take this pudding away — it has no theme!” Old...
Giant plate of calamari makes appearance in Rhode Island's DNC roll call
The Democratic National Convention's roll call has never been this appetizing. Rhode Island State Rep. Joseph McNamara cast the state's votes to officially nominate Joe Biden as the party's presidential...
LeBron James' first Lakers playoff game didn't go as planned
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — After sinking a deep 3-pointer midway through the final quarter, Damian Lillard did a little dance and teammate Jusuf Nurkic pointed to his wrist. This...
John Kerry calls Trump's foreign policy record a 'blooper reel' during DNC
Former Secretary of State John Kerry slammed President Trump's foreign policy record as a "blooper reel" and talked-up Joe Biden during the 2020 Democratic National Convention Tuesday night. “When this...
Jill Biden recalls family struggles in endorsement of husband at DNC
Longtime teacher Jill Biden was back in the classroom Tuesday night to vouch for her husband's ability to lead the nation in a speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention....