August 20, 2020

Trump rips Biden's DNC speech in real-time: 'He will never change'

President Trump live-tweeted Joe Biden as the former vice president formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday night. "In 47 years, Joe did none of the things of which he...

Red Bulls nip NYCFC on Kyle Duncan's late goal

Kyle Duncan scored in the 59th minute to give the Red Bulls a 1-0 victory over NYCFC in the Hudson River Derby on Thursday night in Harrison, N.J. NYCFC goalkeeper...

Trump slams Biden for not taking questions, teases RNC

President Trump, in a live interview that ran amid the Democratic National Convention, slammed rival Joe Biden Thursday for rarely fielding questions from the media in recent months. Biden has...

New Giant's career highlight remains Big Blue sore spot

The best kick of Graham Gano’s career is a sore spot for his teammates. In the few days since he signed with the Giants, Gano already has had his fill...

Hunter Biden urges voters to support 'honest' father Joe at DNC

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's controversial son Hunter Biden helped introduce him Thursday in a video on the final night of the Democratic National Convention. Hunter Biden, 50, hailed his...

Teen describes how Joe Biden helped him overcome stutter during DNC

"It was really amazing to hear that someone like me became vice president," Brayden Harrington, 13, said in a video.

Steph Curry and family endorse Joe Biden during last night of DNC

NBA All-Star Stephen Curry and his family endorsed Joe Biden in a unique 2020 Democratic National Convention segment Thursday. The Golden State Warriors guard and his wife Ayesha appeared in...

Alleged 'We Build the Wall' scammer also planned to sell donor data: report

The founder of "We Build the Wall" — who was charged Thursday with defrauding donors to the project — was also planning on selling their data, according to a report....

NBA Mock Draft 3.0: Where top prospects will land

Let the speculation begin. One of the most fascinating drafts in history now has a lottery order. Without a clear No. 1 choice, being held in October during a pandemic...

Islanders are moving on

The Islanders are making a habit of bouncing back from a loss to advance in the playoffs. With a 4-0 win over the Capitals on Thursday night in Toronto, the...

Biden takes aim at Trump, talks unity in gaffe-free DNC speech

Former Vice President Joe Biden formally accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for president on Thursday night, rising above a crowded field of candidates and defying the odds after pundits wrote-off...

Failed candidates have 'Survivor' reunion at DNC — without de Blasio

A group of seven failed Democratic presidential candidates held what resembled a "Survivor" reunion of losers before Joe Biden accepted the party's presidential nomination — but New York Mayor Bill...

Jets safety already looking like Jamal Adams clone

Jets safety Marcus Maye looks an awful lot like his old running mate Jamal Adams early in training camp. Maye has been everywhere during the first week of practices. He...

Airbnb bans parties amid COVID-19, caps guests at 16

Short-term home rental company Airbnb on Thursday announced a global party ban at its listings amid the coronavirus pandemic. Gatherings at Airbnb rentals will also be capped at 16 as...

Sean Penn's meeting with El Chapo was nearly his demise

On Oct. 2, 2015, Sean Penn flew to Mexico for what could have been the most disastrous and even deadly night of his life. The actor had been invited to...

Adam Silver hints at pushing back 2020-21 NBA start

The 2020-21 NBA season might start even later than scheduled. Already pushed back to Dec. 1 thanks to a lengthy coronavirus pause, Commissioner Adam Silver on Thursday’s NBA Draft Lottery...

John Legend and Common perform 'Glory' at DNC in honor of John Lewis

John Legend and Common gave a rousing performance of their Academy Award-winning song "Glory" on the 2020 Democratic National Convention stage Thursday night. The musicians delivered an impassioned rendition of...

NBA players mock Knicks' lottery misfortune

The rest of the NBA is keenly aware of the Knicks lack of lottery luck. With the woeful franchise falling back to the No. 8 pick in Thursday's 2020 NBA...

Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera has cancer

A challenging offseason for coach Ron Rivera just got more much more difficult. The 58-year-old Washington Football Team coach told ESPN that he discovered he had cancer after a self...

Warriors dynasty may have new life

They're coming back. One season after making the NBA Finals, the Warriors secured the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 Draft in Thursday's lottery, adding to an already impressive...

Sturgis motorcycle rally attendees test positive for coronavirus

Numerous people who attended a massive 10-day motorcycle rally in South Dakota that ended Sunday have tested positive for the coronavirus, health officials announced Thursday. Officials with the state Department...

‘Double’ trouble: Entrepreneur magazine continues beef with longtime subscriber

Entrepreneur magazine skipped its June issue because of the pandemic — and it’s getting static about it from a subscriber with a longstanding beef. As recently as 2017, the glossy...

How Aaron Boone reacted to Gerrit Cole's yanking anger

Gerrit Cole didn’t try to mask his displeasure about being yanked in the seventh inning of Wednesday’s loss to Tampa Bay. Not when Aaron Boone came to the mound to...

'Veep' star Julia Louis-Dreyfus jokes about Trump and Pence to open DNC

Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus on Thursday kicked off the final night of the Democratic National Convention with a comedy monologue mocking President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. The "Veep" and...

The Chicks perform national anthem at DNC under new name

The artists formally known as the Dixie Chicks gave their first nationwide performance as The Chicks on Thursday, singing the National Anthem at the Democratic convention. The country trio sung...

Judge removes DA from rape case against reality TV surgeon, girlfriend

SANTA ANA, Calif. — The Orange County District Attorney’s Office has been removed from handling the criminal case against a reality TV doctor and his girlfriend accused of drugging and...

NBA Draft Lottery 2020: Timberwolves win the first overall pick

And the first pick goes to… the Minnesota Timberwolves! The T-Wolves came away from Thursday’s NBA Draft Lottery with the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Who will...

Army searching for another missing soldier at Fort Hood

Another Fort Hood soldier has gone missing. The Army on Thursday asked the public's help in locating Sgt. Elder Fernandes of the troubled Killeen, Texas, military base. Fernandes, 23, hasn't...

Knicks' draft lottery misery continues

Rookie president Leon Rose couldn’t reverse his team’s lousy lottery streak Thursday. The Knicks not only failed to move up but they dropped two spots from sixth to eighth for...

Tiger Woods off to solid start at Northern Trust after neck alarm

NORTON, Mass. — Tiger Woods got off to a hot start Thursday before even hitting his first shot. The images of Woods on the practice range rubbing his upper back...

John Legend, Chrissy Teigen selling massive LA mansion for more space

The popular duo, who bought the house from Rihanna in 2016 for $14.1 million, need more space now that they're expecting their third child.

Lawmakers demand answers from Con Ed, PSEG on Hurricane Isaias outages

ALBANY -- State lawmakers grilled the utility company heads from Con Edison and PSEG Long Island Thursday, demanding answers about why Tropical Storm Isaias left more than one million New...

Kanye West rejected from Wisconsin ballot over late registration

Kanye West’s bid to appear on Wisconsin’s presidential ballot has fallen short. The state’s Elections Commission reportedly ruled Thursday the rapper failed to file by the Aug. 4 deadline of...

Yankees' rash of injuries in danger of getting worse

James Paxton could be the latest Yankees pitcher headed to the injured list. If so, he’ll have plenty of company. The left-hander underwent an MRI following his start in Thursday’s...

Gov. Andrew Cuomo extends eviction moratorium for commercial tenants

The gov's executive order expands the COVID-19-related emergency moratorium on evictions and foreclosures of commercial properties until Sept. 20.

Thom Brennaman's slur was wrong but so is selective justice

Who’d a thunk it? In our exchanges, he’d never even cussed. Can’t say the same for myself. I know Fox and Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman long enough to be shocked...

It was only matter of time before coronavirus hit New York sports

This hits home now. We always knew that was a possibility, if not a certainty. As the coronavirus made its merry way around Major League Baseball, infiltrating random teams and...

Giants safety sees Nick Saban-like similarity in Joe Judge rules

With so much attention paid to the pages Joe Judge is borrowing from Bill Belichick in his initial Giants practices, it’s easy to forget the first-time head coach worked under...

The fear behind city union's strike threat

Polling this month showed that two-thirds of the nation’s teachers would prefer to stay out of the classroom this fall, and teachers unions across America are poised to keep schools...

All eyes on the Bidens: Joe, Hunter to speak on final night of DNC

All eyes will be on Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Thursday night as he delivers a live acceptance speech on the final night of the Democratic National Convention. Biden...

The chilling drama behind 'Ice Ice Baby,' 30 years after its release

It was the coolest song of 1990, but there was a lot of drama behind Vanilla Ice's “Ice Ice Baby” before it rode that bass line all the way to...

Parents are spending $70,000 for their kids to learn in 'pods'

Known as "pods," small groups of four to 10 students in the same grade led by a tutor or teacher, have become the solution for weary and wealthy parents.

How pro sports are making pandemic-era play work

The moment it became apparent that professional sports might actually be able to negotiate the obstacle course laid out by COVID-19 arrived last week, inside a Westin hotel on Chicago’s...

Michael Cohen to appear on 'Late Night With Seth Meyers'

The disbarred lawyer tweeted the news Thursday, though an air date hasn't been determined, he wrote.

Hamptons restaurateur pits Trump vs. Biden in 'sushi roll poll'

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Andrew Cuomo has weaponized the state's chief ethics panel

In what ought to be a damning blow, another member of the state Joint Commission on Public Ethics reports that appointees of Gov. Andrew Cuomo get info that’s withheld from...

The viral photo that defines 2020

It's a real sign of the times.

Bill de Blasio's pathetic excuses for his wife's $2 million-a-year staff

Nearly a third of New Yorkers may be out of work thanks to the pandemic and lockdowns, but first lady Chirlane McCray’s staff is ... thriving. And Mayor Bill de...

Defiant Steve Bannon all smiles after indictment on fraud charges

A defiant Steve Bannon claimed Thursday that his bombshell indictment on fraud and money-laundering charges was a "fiasco" caused by people who want to block the construction of the border....

Only anti-Trump hysteria allows for denial of Paterson's mail-in-vote fraud

Count it as one more way that anti-Trump hysteria skews news coverage: Story after story treats the fraud in this year’s Paterson, NJ, City Council election as somehow proving that...

Feds to seek death sentence for Boston Marathon bomber

WASHINGTON  — The Justice Department will seek to reinstate a death penalty for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the man who was convicted of carrying out the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, Attorney General...

Trump supporters crash DNC with 'Creepy Joe' signs

A large crowd of President Trump supporters descended on Delaware to crash the Democratic convention ahead of Joe Biden's speech on Thursday -- one woman even donning a creepy cardboard...

LI cops hunting for booby trapper after camouflage rope nearly kills teen ATV rider

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'New Girl' star Jake Johnson playing 'Hoops' on Netflix

“New Girl” star Jake Johnson steps into the world of sports comedy in "Hoops," a new animated series on Netflix.

Minneapolis George Floyd mural vandalized

A mural for George Floyd at the Minneapolis intersection where he died in police custody has been vandalized, according to a report. The massive work of art at the intersection...

Minnesota poll finds Trump and Biden in battleground dead heat

President Trump is tied with Joe Biden in a new Minnesota poll, boosting his hopes of winning the state in November. Results indicate that 46.9 percent of voters favor the...

New election ordered in NJ race marred by voter fraud charges

PATERSON, N.J. — A judge has ruled that a new election will be held in November for a disputed Paterson City Council seat, just weeks after the race’s apparent winner...

NY Liquor Authority cracks down on ticketed live music events at bars, restaurants

The New York State Liquor Authority is cracking down on bars and restaurants holding ticketed live music events -- which has been barred since the beginning of the coronavirus.

Mutated form of coronavirus may be more contagious, but less deadly, experts say

A common mutation of the novel coronavirus seen in the United States may be more infectious but less deadly, according to recent reports. The World Health Organization (WHO) and infectious disease experts told Fox...

Chiefs make major change to fans' dress code

The Kansas City Chiefs are banning fans from sporting any sort of cultural misappropriation, including headdresses and American Indian-themed face paint, at future games, the team said in a statement...

Raptors' Masai Ujiri: NBA Finals altercation was 'because I am Black'

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri released an official statement Thursday in response to new footage of a 2019 NBA Finals incident with a security guard. Ujiri's lawyers released the video...

Receiver's first Jets practice highlight meant so much more

Chris Hogan has two Super Bowl rings. He has played in nine playoff games and three Super Bowls. He once had nine catches for 180 yards and two touchdowns in...

‘The Masked Singer’ adds fan voting for first time as Season 4 filming begins

The show went back to the Hollywood studio Thursday with rigorous health and safety protocols in place.

These Miulee velvet pillow covers are a home decor must-have

It's important to make your space your own — and even the smallest detail can have your home feeling stylish and unique. For instance, a set of Miulee velvet pillow...

$120M of proof that it pays to be a de Blasio donor

Give to Bill and ye shall receive. A big-bucks donor to Mayor Bill de Blasio's political campaigns not only scored $120 million in no-bid coronavirus contracts -- he also won...

Thom Brennaman loses one of his jobs over anti-gay slur

Thom Brennaman won’t call any more NFL games on Fox Sports after saying a homophobic slur on the air during Wednesday’s Cincinnati Reds telecast. After calling NFL and MLB games...

NJ woman gets 15 years for killing wife, digging her grave

A New Jersey woman who shot her wife in the face and proceeded to dig a grave in their backyard has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Laura Bluestein,...

Here's where Dermot Shea, other NYPD brass rank in disciplinary data dump

The New York Civil Liberties Union published a trove of hundreds of thousands of NYPD disciplinary records on Thursday — revealing a slew of allegations reaching all the way up to Police...

'RuPaul's Drag Race' star dead at 34

"I am heartbroken," RuPaul said in a statement on Twitter.

Trump accuses Biden of 'abandoning Pennsylvania' at rally near his hometown

President Trump accused Joe Biden of "abandoning Pennsylvania" during a rally just miles from Biden's hometown of Scranton in an appearance designed to needle his opponent hours before he addresses...

Colleges are dismantling civilization and other commentary

Campus beat: Colleges Are Dismantling America “Academia was the ideological seedbed” for post-George Floyd violence, contends Heather Mac Donald at City Journal, and it’ll “prove just as critical in the...

Big-name quarterbacks are this season's fantasy sleepers

Everyone loves the cheap fantasy find deep in a draft who turns out to be a productive contributor. This discovery has long been known as a “sleeper,” though that term...

Delta bans bin Laden-killing ex-Navy SEAL after anti-mask tweet

The ex-Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden and bragged on Twitter about not wearing a "dumb-ass" mask on a Delta flight has been banned from the airline, he said...

Coronavirus postpones Mets-Marlins finale, Subway Series in doubt

The Mets received an unexpected momentum breaker Thursday in the form of multiple COVID-19 positives that have put their season on hold. According to a statement released by the team,...

California, the Great Basin and the Rockies face critical fire weather danger

Critical fire weather danger continues for parts of California, the Great Basin and the Rockies with heat, dry conditions and the risk of dry thunderstorms producing lightning and not a...

Ninja museum in Japan hit by elusive late-night bandit

If anyone should have been ready for a stealthy attack... A ninja museum in Japan was relieved of more than $9,400 by a bandit who pulled off a sneaky late-night...

How to watch a new movie in theaters this weekend

Movie theaters are back! Sort of.

Goodyear backtracks, says workers can wear clothes supporting police

Goodyear Tire Chief Executive Rich Kramer said Thursday the company had clarified its policy to make clear employees can wear apparel expressing support for law enforcement after it faced a...

Yankees' day only gets worse as Rays complete sweep

The bad news started for the Yankees early Thursday and continued all the way until after the game. They lost Zack Britton to the injured list before the game, then...

Volcanic ‘rock raft’ that could help revitalize Great Barrier Reef reaches Australia

A volcanic stone raft has finally crashed into Australia's coast after an underwater volcano created it last year. The pumice stone raft was bigger than Paris when floating in the...

16-year-old girl allegedly gang-raped by 30 men in Israel hotel

A teenage girl was allegedly gang-raped by dozens of men at a hotel in Israel — in an attack the country’s prime minister called a “crime against humanity." Two suspects...

Taylor Swift starts frenzy with surprise signed ‘Folklore’ CDs at stores

"Honestly, I expected it to be big, but this was huger than I expected!”

Steve Bannon pleads not guilty to fraud charges in New York court

Former White House adviser Steve Bannon pleaded not guilty to charges he defrauded donors to a $25 million campaign to build a border wall during his first court appearance in Manhattan...

Five Notre Dame football players test positive amid coronavirus spike

In the aftermath of Notre Dame moving to remote classes following an on-campus outbreak of COVID-19 cases, the school’s football team has opted to undergo two rounds of testing. The...

Taxi drivers block traffic outside City Hall to demand debt relief

New York City cabbies formed a protest caravan of yellow taxis on Thursday, blocking traffic outside City Hall and the offices of three separate medallion lenders to demand immediate debt...

Sabrina Ionescu's ankle rehab includes movie night with Vanessa Bryant

The New York Liberty’s prized No. 1 draft pick Sabrina Ionescu appears to be rehabbing her ankle injury with some help from the Bryant family. Ionescu posted a photo of...

US won't seek death penalty for ISIS 'Beatles' jihadis: AG Barr

The US has agreed not to seek the death penalty for two British ISIS terrorists from the notorious execution squad dubbed "The Beatles" in a bid to get help from...

Neo-Nazi ex-soldier jailed for bomb plot to overthrow government

A neo-Nazi ex-soldier who wanted to bomb CNN and incite a race war has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in federal prison -- after prosecutors described him a self-confessed Satanist...

NYC mom recounts being kicked off JetBlue flight after toddler wouldn't wear mask

The Brooklyn mom who was kicked off a Newark-bound JetBlue plane in Florida when her 2-year-old wouldn't mask up said the "traumatic" ordeal left her six kids in tears. "I...

MIT professor unveils 5 ways to save ourselves from total human extinction

Humanity is nearing a point of no return after which nothing can be done to stop our species' extinction at the hands of climate change. That's the shock claim made...

Man charged with leaving anti-Semitic note on Manhattan assemblywoman's office

An Upper East Side man was charged with leaving a vulgar anti-Semitic note outside a state lawmaker's Manhattan offices, officials said. Karan Aggarwala, 53, was arrested Wednesday and charged with...

Americans are starting to get sick of cooking at home

With all the increased time at home, it’s no surprise 55 percent said cooking during COVID-19 has left them feeling fatigued. A new study of 2,000 Americans found, due to...

'The One and Only Ivan' review: This one is only for the littlest viewers

It goes overboard in patting its young audience on the head by remaining much too calm and soothing, like an on-screen lullaby.

'Batfleck' returns in upcoming DC flick

It is to be a cameo role.

Uber, Lyft shares soar as ride-hailing apps avert California shutdown

Uber and Lyft saw their stocks soar after an eleventh-hour stay allowed the companies to avoid a service shutdown in California. The ride-hail giants were set to suspend service in...

Merkel and Macron offer 'assistance' to Russian opposition leader

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday offered assistance to Alexei Navalny and called for transparency in determining how the Russian opposition leader ended up in...

Scandal-plagued Hunter Biden to speak on final night of DNC

Joe Biden's scandal-scarred son Hunter Biden will make a rare appearance on the final night of the Democratic convention on Thursday before his father is officially named the party's nominee....

Dion Lewis shows Giants the burst he has to offer

Highlights from Thursday's Giants practice: Good In an open-field 1-on-1 drill designed to heavily favor the receivers, Xavier McKinney and Grant Haley fought for pass break-ups. In the same drill,...

At least 13 shot as NYC gun violence surge continues

At 13 least people were shot in New York City on Wednesday and Thursday -- continuing the recent surge in shootings citywide, authorities said. A 31-year-old man was shot once...

This is the $28 million yacht Steve Bannon was arrested on

Accused fraudster and former White House strategist Steve Bannon was aboard a $28 million yacht owned by a Chinese billionaire when he was arrested on fraud charges Thursday morning, according...

Thousands of chicks arrive dead at farms after USPS budget cuts

Now the post office's head honcho is ruffling farmers’ feathers. Chicken farmers in Maine received thousands of dead chicks sent via the United States Postal Service after the agency's budget...

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ ‘All Stars,’ 'Untucked' renewed by VH1

It’s lucky 13 for “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”

Nate Hairston making a case to be a Jets starter

Highlights from Thursday's Jets practice: The good CB Nate Hairston showed off his coverage skills on Thursday. He made several plays on the ball, breaking up at least three passes....

Video shows shocking broad-daylight NYC shooting

A gunman fired off about half a dozen rounds in a broad-daylight shooting on a Brooklyn block that has seen two fatal acts of gun violence this week alone, a...

Why ISIS members haven't faced genocide, sexual violence charges for Yazidis crimes

In August 2014, the world watched in horror as ISIS operatives swarmed Yazidi-majority villages in and around Sinjar Mountain. Thousands of men were slaughtered on the spot and thousands of...

Wife of alleged 'We Build the Wall' scammer claims he's 'trustworthy'

The wife of the alleged ringleader of the "We Build the Wall" scam that ensnared former White House adviser Steve Bannon on Thursday told The Post that her husband is...

Brewers ace will shut down Twins

The Minnesota Twins entered Wednesday with the third-lowest team ERA in the majors, but they need their ace to keep pace. Since last August, Jose Berrios has made 15 starts,...

TikTok removes 380K videos in US for violating hate speech policy

TikTok has removed more than 380,000 videos in the US for violating its hate speech policy so far this year, the short-form video app said Thursday. The app, owned by...

Adam Schefter stirs Packers-Aaron Rodgers drama: 'Triple slap' in face

ESPN's Adam Schefter doesn't think there was any ambiguity in the message the Packers sent to 36-year-old Aaron Rodgers on draft day by trading up to select Jordan Love over...

Pelosi angers AOC with endorsement in Senate race

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday endorsed Rep. Joe Kennedy III in a primary challenge against Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey, yielding charges of hypocrisy from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Markey is...

Health misinformation on Facebook viewed nearly 3.8B times in last year

Health misinformation spread by networks on Facebook has been viewed 3.8 billion times over the past year, a new study reported Wednesday. According to the nonprofit advocacy group Avaaz, the...

Leon Rose hoping special bracelet is Knicks' lucky lottery charm

For Thursday’s NBA Draft lottery, “Lucky Leon” Rose will wear a replica of a special bracelet that a young Knicks fan/high school player gave to RJ Barrett before Rose’s first...

These are the extreme measures colleges are taking to limit partying

College kids are refusing to hang up their togas.

Russell Crowe's revenge thriller 'Unhinged' is bloody and hilarious

There are lots of laughs at the gruesome deaths.

Yankees lose another slugger to injury

They're dropping like flies in The Bronx. Gleyber Torres became the latest Yankee to deal with an injury when he left Thursday’s game against the Rays with a tight left...

Food fight: A battle over indoor dining in NYC is coming

A coalition of 100 Staten Island and Brooklyn restaurants are planning a class action lawsuit to force the city and state to reopen indoor dining in New York.

LAPD seeking hate-crime suspect who robbed, bashed three transgender women

Three transgender social-media influencers in Los Angeles were robbed and assaulted by a man in what police are investigating as a hate crime, according to officials and reports. The LAPD...

Why women are posing topless on mountaintops

What a view.

Joe Biden reportedly wouldn't pursue carbon tax as president

Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden will not pursue a carbon tax should he win the November election, according to a report, marking an about-face from an inference made at the...

Another sad twist to Miguel Andujar's nightmare start

Miguel Andujar’s return to The Bronx didn’t last long. He was optioned to the alternate site following Wednesday’s loss to Tampa Bay, the team announced Thursday. So far, Andujar has...

Young, healthy coronavirus survivors face long-term issues

When Jake Goldenstein tested positive for COVID-19 in April, he thought beating it would be a breeze. He was 20 years old, athletic and had zero pre-existing conditions. Five months...

Perks of being a wall-scammer: Inside the lavish life of Iraq War vet busted alongside Bannon

The Iraq war veteran charged with skimming $350,000 in donations for the US-Mexico border wall blew the cash on his "lavish lifestyle," including a boat, jewelry and cosmetic surgery, prosecutors...

Biden sexual assault accuser says Dems 'complicit' by ignoring her claims

Joe Biden's sexual assault accuser Tara Reade on Thursday accused the Democratic Party of "gaslighting" survivors by mishandling her claims and said the four-day convention had been "traumatizing" to watch,...

'The Batman' director Matt Reeves reveals first look at logo, teaser poster

Director Matt Reeves revealed the first look of the logo at his upcoming film “The Batman” on Thursday.

Group of NYC council members rebuke de Blasio, DOE on school reopen plan

There are still "far too many unanswered questions" to safely reopen New York City public schools for in-person learning next month, a group of 31 City Council members wrote in...

Despite the pandemic, wet markets are thriving in one country

LAGOS - Just a few months after Epe Fish Market was under lockdown to stem the spread of the new coronavirus, vendors at the site in the southern Nigerian state...

Orioles legend Cal Ripken reveals details of cancer battle

Hall of Fame shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. announced he was diagnosed, and has since recovered, from prostate cancer. The legendary former Oriole told reporters on the Zoom call that he...

Millions of genetically modified mosquitoes to be released in Florida

Critics of the "robo-Frankenstein" mosquitos are calling it a " 'Jurassic Park' experiment."

Amazon pulls offensive election shirts after backlash

Amazon has removed an offensive line of clothing that derided Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris as "Joe and the Hoe," according to reports. The T-shirts,...

Tesla's stock edges past $2,000 mark

Tesla shares topped $2,000 Thursday, continuing a remarkable run that has seen them skyrocket more than 360 percent this year. The electric automaker’s stock rallied more than 6 percent in...

Video of this 11-year-old boy rapping will move you

He wants to be "Palestine's Eminem."

Sweden's COVID-19 outbreak leads to highest death toll in 150 years

Sweden has recorded its highest death toll in 150 years in the first half of 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to the country's official statistics office. The Scandinavian nation,...

Trump vows to 'hit' Russia 'so hard' if bounties report is true

President Trump on Thursday vowed to "hit" Russia "so hard your head would spin" if it's proven that the Russian government paid bounties to kill US troops in Afghanistan. Trump...

Judge OKs potential 'super-spreader' wedding in upstate NY

An upstate wedding with 175 on the guest list can go forward this weekend, despite a coronavirus mandate that limits nuptial gatherings to just 50 people, a judge ruled Wednesday....

Researchers may have discovered hangover cure

Raise a glass. Researchers in Finland think they have discovered the cure to hangovers. In a study published Tuesday in the journal Alcohol and Alcoholism, researchers from the University of...

NY voters can now legally request a mail-in ballot over COVID-19 fears

Fear of contracting COVID-19 is now a legally legitimate excuse for New Yorkers to cast mail-in ballots in the upcoming general election, with Gov. Andrew Cuomo signing the legislation Thursday....

Man found guilty of tainting baby food in sick extortion attempt

A British farmer added metal shards to baby food in a sick plot to extort nearly $2 million from the supermarket chain Tesco. Nigel Wright, 45, of Lincolnshire was found...

How to set up a small business with the best resources of 2020

Finally biting the bullet and launching your own small business? Your first thought: Let’s do this! Your second thought: Oh boy. But setting up a small business doesn’t have to...

Harley-Davidson's new CEO gets support from activist investor

An activist investor who shook up Harley-Davidson earlier this year said he is impressed with the changes initiated by new Chief Executive Jochen Zeitz to turn around the 117-year-old motorcycle...

Insecticides are killing bees, birds, and other wildlife

Balancing the human need to grow crops to feed a booming population with the impact that various chemicals have on wildlife is delicate. To be perfectly blunt, humans tend to...

Listen to Episode 20 of 'Pinstripe Pod': Subway Series Memories feat. Graeme Lloyd

The Rays have had the Yankees number so far this season, winning five of the first six games. On the latest episode of the "Pinstripe Pod" with Chris Shearn and...

NYC couple charged with assaulting Sesame Place worker over mask dispute

A New York City couple is facing charges for assaulting a teen worker at Sesame Place in Pennsylvania over a dispute about wearing masks, police said. Troy McCoy, 39, and...

Netflix 'deeply sorry' for 'Cuties' poster after backlash for sexualizing kids

"We’re deeply sorry for the inappropriate artwork that we used for 'Cuties.' It was not OK."

American Airlines will drop flights to 15 cities in October

American Airlines will drop flights to 15 smaller US cities in October when a federal requirement to serve those communities ends. The airline blamed low demand during the coronavirus pandemic,...

Backcountry takes up to 50 percent off outdoor gear and apparel for Semi-Annual Sale

It's the perfect time to stock up on outdoor gear — and now you can do it at great prices with BackCountry's Semi-Annual Sale. During the limited-time event, you will...

South Korea COVID-19 infections 'in full swing' after protest outbreak

SEOUL - South Korea’s coronavirus infections are back “in full swing” and spreading nationwide after members of a church attended a political demonstration, authorities said on Thursday, threatening one of...

De Blasio hints at plans to scale back annual holiday traditions

Mayor Bill de Blasio signaled Thursday that the Big Apple will likely scale back two staples of the holiday season — the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Rockefeller Center...

Delta will begin allowing more flight passengers in October

Delta Air Lines said Thursday it will continue blocking middle seats through at least Jan. 6, covering the key holiday season, but will raise the cap on the number of...

Messy NFL breakup nearly derailed Olivia Culpo-Christian McCaffrey romance

Before meeting boyfriend Christian McCaffrey, Olivia Culpo had some reservations about dipping her toe back into the athlete dating pond.

Trump slams 'hideous witch hunt' after judge rejects bid to hide tax returns

President Trump on Thursday called an investigation into his financial records led by New York prosecutors "the most hideous witch hunt in the history of our country."

Who to bet on in most intriguing Indianapolis 500 in years

For the first time in its history, the Indianapolis 500 will be run this year outside the month of May. The pandemic forced the annual Memorial Day weekend tradition to...

The grim greeter: College admin tells students to 'prepare' for COVID-19 deaths

Get ready for reading, writing — and the reaper. A Yale University honcho has warned students to “emotionally prepare” for people to die from COVID-19 when in-person classes begin this...

Lyft to shut down in California by the end of Thursday

Shares of ride-hail giant Lyft plummeted more than 6.5 percent after it announced it will suspend service in California at the end of the day Thursday following a judge's ruling...

Trove of more than 300,000 NYPD misconduct complaints made public

The New York Civil Liberties Union dropped a massive database with hundreds of thousands of allegations against NYPD officers — just moments after a federal appeals court denied a police...

AOC escalates war of words with NBC over DNC coverage

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez continued her war of words with NBC on Thursday over a since-deleted tweet about her Democratic convention speech nominating Sen. Bernie Sanders -- insisting it had left...

Lesbian penguins become proud moms after 'adopting' an egg

Congrats to Electra and Viola!

Chinese officials kept in dark about COVID-19 severity in early stages: report

High-level officials within the Chinese Communist Party were kept in the dark about the dangers of the coronavirus in the first weeks of the outbreak by local officials who feared...

Otter Pops faces backlash after walking back offer to donate to protesters

Portland protesters aren’t sweet on these frozen treats. Otter Pops, the classic summer snack, was hit with demands to boycott the brand after it backed out of an offer to...

Yankees' injury crisis intensifies with reliever headed to IL

The Yankees lost another key player Thursday, as Zack Britton was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring suffered during Wednesday’s loss to Tampa Bay. Manager...

Brazilian model engulfed in flames during dispute with girlfriend

A Brazilian model was badly burned after becoming engulfed in flames following an argument with her girlfriend, disturbing video shows. Katiuscia Silva Mota, 31, is seen in the shocking footage...

Trump reacts to Steve Bannon's indictment

President Trump on Thursday said the indictment of his former White House strategist Steve Bannon was "very sad." Bannon was arrested Thursday for allegedly defrauding donors to the private $25...

Drastic 76ers changes looming as Joel Embiid takes subtle jab at coach

A quick exit from the playoffs could put 76ers coach Brett Brown’s job in jeopardy, and this quote from Joel Embiid probably won’t help him, either. After an ugly Game...

Facebook removes nearly 800 QAnon groups over safety fears

Facebook removed hundreds of QAnon conspiracy groups over concerns that they could threaten public safety. The social-media giant said Wednesday it took down more than 790 groups, 100 pages and...

Haiti's schools re-open but many parents now can't afford them

PORT-AU-PRINCE - Haiti’s school children missed class this year first due to months of violent unrest, then the coronavirus pandemic. Now, as schools are finally reopening, many parents can no...

Man stabbed to death in lobby of Bronx building over dispute

A 42-year-old man was stabbed to death in the lobby of his Bronx building -- and an older man was busted for the slaying, according to police. Fernando Rodriguez was...

Toddler mask mayhem gets mom, 6 kids booted off JetBlue flight

Chaya Bruck, of Midwood, told WNBC that when she boarded the flight with her kids on Wednesday, her youngest child, Dina, refused to wear the mask, leading to an argument.

Mexico targets junk food as obesity takes toll amid pandemic

MEXICO CITY — As more states propose or approve bans on junk food sales to minors, Mexico is seeing the tide turn against high-calorie snacks that experts say have given...

US halts extradition treaty with Hong Kong over national security law

The Trump administration has suspended an extradition treaty and ended a reciprocal tax agreement with Hong Kong in retaliation over China's harsh response to pro-democracy protesters in the semiautonomous former...

Anthony Fauci undergoes surgery to remove polyp on vocal cord

Fauci, 79, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, informed CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta of the operation.

Mystery surrounding interstellar asteroid deepens as researchers challenge earlier theory

If it's a day ending in -y, researchers are probably arguing about the origins of the mysterious interstellar object 'Oumuamua. A newly published study in The Astrophysical Journal Letters has...

Bowlers in California stage protest against coronavirus shutdowns

Bowling enthusiasts from across San Diego County in California staged a protest Wednesday, hoping to get back soon to enjoying their favorite sport. It could happen now that the county...

NASCAR's Trump 2020 car is stuck with Goodyear tires

The lone NASCAR Cup Series driver with a “Trump 2020” paint scheme will continue to use Goodyear tires in upcoming races despite President Trump’s call Wednesday for a boycott of...

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy back from short-lived COVID-19 scare

Dave Portnoy's COVID-19 scare didn't last long. The Barstool Sports founder on Thursday morning posted an update to his Twitter page claiming that he beat the deadly virus, a day...

‘The Crown’ teases Emma Corrin as Princess Diana, sets Season 4 premiere

Gillian Anderson also joins this season as Margaret Thatcher.

Portland victim believes race was factor in his attack

The driver kicked unconscious during a mob attack in Portland says he has previously marched in support of Black Lives Matter — and believes he was only targeted because he...

Ride the red-hot Astros

NFL news. Seahawks released rookie Kemah Siverand last week after he tried to sneak a woman into the team hotel by disguising her in a Seahawks’ uni. Former Gov. Eliot...

9/11 Memorial Museum will reopen to the general public on Sept. 12

The 9/11 Memorial Museum is reopening exclusively for victims’ families on the 19th anniversary of the terrorist attack -- and then to the general public a day later following a...

Federal judge rejects Trump's bid to hide tax returns from Manhattan DA

A federal judge on Thursday shot down President Trump's bid to hide his tax records from the Manhattan district attorney -- the latest blow to the president in his legal...

Wannabe Rocky fights a sign for no reason

What did that sign ever do to you? A man was caught shadowboxing a construction company's sign — and then ripping it off the wall — as he stumbled home...

Legendary dad conflicted after Thom Brennaman's hot-mic slur debacle

Thom Brennaman may have cost himself his career Wednesday night by unknowingly uttering a homophobic slur on the air. The 56-year-old Brennaman was pulled from the broadcast booth by the...

Used iPhones pre-loaded with 'Fortnite' are selling for thousands

Apple's ban of "Fortnite" from its App Store has led opportunistic sellers to try to make a quick buck. Listings of iPhones loaded with the wildly popular, battle royale game...

Study finds asymptomatic kids may be more contagious than severely ill adults

Children with little to no symptoms may spread the coronavirus more easily than severely ill adults, according to a new study published Thursday. The Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Mass...

Baltimore light-rail train crash kills woman, injures 2 others

A woman was killed and two others were hurt when a car got wedged between two light-rail trains in downtown Baltimore early Thursday.

Hop to it: Climate change could start messing with your beer

For years, an increasing number of scientists have warned about the side effects of climate change like rising oceans and unpredictable changes in weather patterns. But this may be the...

Meet the couple who went on wild dating show 'Singletown' to see other people

They solidified their relationship by breaking up and dating other people on television.

This expert-led training will help you make the most of Salesforce Trailhead

You’ve probably heard of Salesforce, but do you know about Trailhead? Salesforce Trailhead is a fun and innovative learning experience platform that helps you develop the skills you need to...

Netflix is being slammed for a movie 'sexualizing' little girls

The film revolves around Amy, 11, who becomes fascinated with a twerking dance crew.

The ugly, expensive fallout after teen athlete's girlfriend broke into quarantine

Australian Rules Football star Elijah Taylor has been banned for the remainder of the 2020 season after he and 18-year-old girlfriend Lekahni Pearce violated COVID-19 protocols. Last week, Pearce breached...

Michigan reportedly reaches massive settlement in Flint water crisis

Michigan will pay $600 million to compensate Flint residents whose health was damaged in the city's lead water scandal. The deal will resolve all legal actions against the state for...

Uber is now delivering prescriptions

Uber has started delivering prescriptions to help people avoid trips to the pharmacy during the coronavirus pandemic. The ride-hailing giant launched the new service in Seattle and Dallas under its...

22 refurbished iPads so cheap you won’t worry about dropping them

Whether you are looking for a gadget that won’t have you worrying every time your child picks it up for at-home learning, or you are simply trying to find a...

Officer suspended for refusing to investigate call over BLM sign: cops

An upstate New York police officer has been suspended for allegedly refusing to investigate a call at a Planned Parenthood clinic due to a Black Lives Matter sign in the...

Protesters vandalize ICE building in Portland, clash with feds again

Rioters in Portland vandalized an ICE building and clashed with federal agents during another violent night of protests Wednesday.

Bannon bombshell: Ex-White House adviser and 3 others indicted

Former White House adviser Steve Bannon has been indicted on charges he defrauded donors to a $25 million campaign to build a border wall, federal prosecutors in Manhattan said Thursday....

There is hope for Matt Harvey after 'surreal' MLB return

It was at least a start. Thirteen months after he was last on a big-league mound, Matt Harvey was back. His brief outing wasn’t the Dark Knight of old. He...

Richard Grenell joins RNC as senior adviser to help with LGBT outreach

Former acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell is joining the Republican National Committee to handle LGBT voter outreach, a GOP official tells The Post. Grenell will serve as a...

A rare interview with WWE's Asuka

The magnitude of the moment isn’t lost on Asuka. After winning a Money in the Bank ladder match a little more than three months ago, she was given the Raw...

Elderly man slashed in unprovoked NYC attack

An elderly man was slashed in an unprovoked attack as he collected cans on a Bronx street this week, cops said. The 81-year-old man was at Brook Avenue and East...

Suspected Chicago looter busted trying to sell $2,700 sweater to undercover cops

Melvin Banks was arrested after undercover cops arranged to pay $800 for the stolen item -- one that clearly impressed the judge at his first court hearing Wednesday, the paper...

Brother of Ariana Grande concert bomber gets at least 55 years in prison

The terrorist who helped his brother kill 22 people at an Ariana Grande concert in the UK was sentenced Thursday to at least 55 years in prison. Hashem Abedi, 22,...

Jets may already have a top 5 NFL tight end

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...

China confirms talks to review trade deal with US will happen

Ministry spokesman Gao Feng said the trade talks would occur "in the coming days" at a weekly briefing.

Delta may ban ex-SEAL credited with killing bin Laden for anti-mask rant

The ex-Navy SEAL who shot Osama bin Laden and posted a since-deleted photo of himself without a “dumb ass” mask may be subjected to some Delta force -- as the...

BLM protesters met by blue wall outside home of NYPD union boss

Dozens of Black Lives Matter protesters gathered outside New York City Police Benevolent Association president Pat Lynch's Queens home Wednesday night -- following the union's endorsement last week of President...

Giants' dangerous receiving trio lacks one thing

Two wrongs don’t make a right, but three healthy second-tier receivers might be just right for the Giants. The top of the Giants’ receiver corps features three weapons proven capable...

Frisky freshman: Student made sexual advances at teacher during Zoom class

A frisky high school freshman in San Antonio turned a virtual art class into an unwanted peep show, pulling up his shirt and making sexual advances toward a teacher.

US workers file 1.1M more jobless claims

Some 1.1 million Americans filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, driving the total for the coronavirus pandemic above 57 million. Thursday’s jump in seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims came...

Now playing at the mall parking lot: drag shows, movies

After being closed for months due to the coronavirus pandemic, malls are bringing all types of drive-in entertainment to their massive parking lots, hoping to lure people back to their...

‘Drunk History’ canceled after six seasons at Comedy Central

The show had been renewed for a seventh season when the COVID-19 pandemic forced production to stop in March.

On-duty NYPD detective arrested in Brooklyn

An NYPD detective has been arrested for stealing money on the job in Brooklyn, the NYPD and police sources said Thursday. Detective Samuel Lallave, 53 -- who police sources say...

Reds announcer's slur apology was awkwardly interrupted by home run

The Reds gave Thom Brennaman a chance to apologize Wednesday night on air after his homophobic slur was broadcast to Fox Sports Ohio viewers over a hot mic. However, the...

Army investigating uniformed soldiers who appeared in DNC roll-call vote

The Pentagon strictly forbids uniformed personnel from appearing at political engagements as part of its longstanding effort to keep the military as apolitical as possible.

Gmail down for hours as Google services suffered major outage

Nearly a dozen Google services suffered an hours-long disruption Thursday that left some users unable to send emails or upload files. The tech titan reported issues across 10 of its...

Olivia Wilde set to direct 'secret' Spider-Woman movie for Marvel

This marks the second film based around a female character in Sony’s universe of Marvel characters to land a director.

Epstein used Clinton friendship to intimidate young victim: lawsuit

The late pedophile started the presidential name-dropping as soon as he first groped the accuser, only identified as Jane Doe 15, on his so-called "Lolita Express" private jet.

Seven top prospects Knicks may look at after NBA draft lottery

A look at seven players who could intrigue the Knicks following the results of Thursday’s NBA draft lottery: PG LaMelo Ball There is no greater risk-reward prospect in the draft....

Kim Jong Un gives up some of his power: report

Kim Jong Un has delegated part of his authority to his younger sister, Kim Yo Jong, to help him cope with his mounting stress in leading North Korea.

Elizabeth Warren drops subtle shoutout during DNC speech

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren sent a subtle shoutout -- to Black Lives Matter -- during her speech at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night. The progressive Democrat delivered her...

Putin critic was 'screaming in pain' from suspected poisoning

Images have emerged of Russian opposition party leader Alexei Navalny sipping tea at an airport before falling ill from suspected poisoning. Navalny, 44, felt sick on his flight back to...

Glass artist turns cracks into craft

While many people take a “crack” at the art world, this guy is doing it with a hammer. See how Switzerland-based artist Simon Berger, 44, creates portraits by meticulously smashing...

Yankees reliever's ugly night could end with trip to IL

Two days after getting closer Aroldis Chapman back from the COVID-19 injury list the Yankees could be losing Zack Britton to the IL with a left hamstring problem. Britton grabbed...

Mets' surprising rookie dodges big injury bullet

David Peterson is sore but not completely derailed. A day after the rookie was scratched from his start against the Marlins with shoulder discomfort, an MRI exam on Wednesday indicated...

Mets' Seth Lugo-to-rotation plan is risky business

A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow. Unless you’re the New York Mets, who could tie themselves into mental knots over the ordering, today, of a...

Jets linebacker dominates at practice

Highlights from Wednesday's Jets practice. On’ the move Patrick Onwuasor was all over the field Wednesday. The linebacker picked off a pass from backup quarterback David Fales and caused a...

Gerrit Cole flashes his first burst of Yankees anger

Gerrit Cole had more problems than giving up two early home runs and Aaron Boone hooking him earlier than the ace would have liked. Working against the Rays on Wednesday...

Russian opposition leader — and vocal Putin critic — poisoned: aide

Russian opposition party leader and vocal Vladimir Putin critic Alexei Navalny is believed to have been poisoned Wednesday night, his spokeswoman said. Navalny fell ill on a flight back to...

Gerrit Cole's fit of rage is just what Yankees need

You pay for the arm, sure. You damn sure pay for the fastball, which ticked to 99 a couple of times, and for the filthy breaking stuff, and for the...

Jets tight ends put on show in practice

On back-to-back plays Wednesday, Jets tight ends came up with big catches. First, Chris Herndon made a twisting catch as he went to the ground. Then, Trevon Wesco made a...

Disgraced ex-WeWork CEO selling even more of his lavish homes

A Katonah, NY, estate is just the latest to sell. Properties in Manhattan, Westchester County and California are also on the market.

Model selling beautifully glam Manhattan pad

The longtime catwalk strutter is moving to the Hudson Valley, leaving behind this jewel on the market for $1.95 million.

Obama can give a speech, but it's not enough to lift Biden: Goodwin

In December 2007, Washington Post columnist David Broder began a column this way: “Barack Obama has become a one-trick pony. But what a trick it is!” Broder went on to...

Alleged carjacker charged with slaying woman in Staten Island crash

A man was arrested Wednesday and charged with murder for allegedly crashing a stolen car into another vehicle on Staten Island, resulting in the death of a 32-year-old woman, police...

Reds 'devastated' by announcer's homophobic slur

It didn’t take long for the Cincinnati Reds to suspend announcer Thom Brennaman, who made a homophobic slur on a hot mic during the Reds’ doubleheader against the Royals on...

Former Knicks star arrested for the fourth time this summer

Former New York Knicks guard Gerald Wilkins was reportedly arrested on assault charges Tuesday after a string of arrests over separate incidents earlier this spring. Wilkins, the younger brother of...

Model with 1,100 plants in Brooklyn pad designs studio for sale

There are, of course, a lot of houseplants in Summer Rayne Oakes' Zen vision.

Joe Biden goes all-in on women voters to win 2020 presidential election

What do these three nights of the Democratic National Convention tell us about how the Biden campaign intends to win the election? Last night’s proceedings made it clear the Bidenites...