August 21, 2020
Forced reset could be blessing for Yankees
It is always risky to look at a break in the schedule and predict what it means to a team. If a club is riding a win streak, the time...
Islanders' second-round foe is set
Barry Trotz won the Stanley Cup two years ago with a star-studded Capitals roster. Now he has sent them home early with a largely unheralded roster that embodies the team....
Former Florida county tax collector faces child sex-trafficking charge
A Florida county’s former tax collector allegedly paid for sex with an underage girl and tapped the state's motor vehicle database for records on people with whom he was engaged...
Joe Harris' absence left this Nets star neutralized
If playoff basketball is a chess match, the loss of Joe Harris has put Brooklyn in checkmate. The Nets were already decimated, but losing the only proven shooter they had...
Panda birth finally brings some good news to 2020
WASHINGTON — Delivering a “much-needed moment of pure joy,” the National Zoo's giant panda Mei Xiang gave birth to a wiggling cub Friday at a time of global pandemic and...
Subway Series postponement could bring big Mets rotation boost
The Nos. 4 and 7 trains will take the entire weekend off from converging, at least in a baseball sense. A day after a Mets position player and coach tested...
NYC assault suspect misses court date because she was allegedly stabbing woman
A woman who was sent for mental health treatment instead of to prison for a pair of assaults failed to appear in court for a status update this week —...
Biden talks coronavirus shutdowns, defunding police in new interview
Joe Biden says he will close the country down to stop the spread of the coronavirus if scientists recommend he do so. The democratic presidential nominee made the startling promise...
NYPD captain to sue department for $5M over alleged sexual harassment
An NYPD narcotics captain plans to sue the department, claiming that another captain repeatedly harassed her with questions about her sex life -- and that she was targeted with an...
Subway Series chaos comes with important lesson for fans
The seduction has been easy, for those who’ve invited it in. There were some sports fans who’ve done what some of the athletes have done — they’ve opted out, either...
USPS launches new website to help Americans vote by mail
The site comes in the midst of a service crisis and as President Trump, along with his postmaster general, Louis DeJoy, face increasing outrage over USPS management.
Trump's basically right about California's blackouts
President Trump’s tweet blaming Democrats for California’s rolling blackouts was basically right. As Trump noted this week, it amounts to “intentionally implemented” blackouts when your anti-carbon energy policies leave power...
John Kerry's just mad that Trump's foreign policy is working far better than his
It took approximately 20 seconds for former Secretary of State John Kerry to drop the first flagrant lie in his Democratic National Convention speech, when he claimed that the Obama...
This case proves that de Blasio's sleaze will never end
Even during the pandemic, it seems Mayor Bill de Blasio couldn’t resist rewarding his donors at the public’s risk and expense. That’s the clear bottom line of his scandalous favors...
Feds charge former Green Beret with espionage with Russia
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — A former Army Green Beret living in northern Virginia was arrested on Friday, charged with divulging military secrets about his unit’s activities in former Soviet republics...
If Cuomo won't allow outside review of NY nursing home COVID-19 horror, he admits guilt
Will Gov. Andrew Cuomo allow anything resembling an outside review of New York’s coronavirus nursing-home horrors? The test case is a bipartisan bill from state Sen. Jim Tedisco and Assemblyman...
The Upper West Side rebels in the face of de Blasio's homeless plague
Hell hath no fury like a liberal neighborhood recently mugged by Bill de Blasio. Therein lies a salutary tale. Manhattan’s leftier-than-thou Upper West Side last month got a vagrant transfusion...
NY needs a plan to reopen indoor dining or the whole industry will collapse
It’s been more than six weeks since indoor dining in the city was placed on pause — again. Meanwhile, officials have rolled out plans for reopening schools, bowling alleys and...
Giants defense making early statement to Daniel Jones
By the time T.J. Brunson lowered the boom, the Giants defense already had sent a message worthy of an exclamation point. Widely perceived as the inferior side of the ball...
Post report shames Cuomo into asking Trump for unemployment assistance
More than one-quarter of America’s states have qualified to pay their laid-off workers $300 a week in unemployment insurance authorized by President Trump — but only after a nudge from The...
Roddy Ricch, J Balvin pull out of MTV VMAs lineup of performers
Although the VMAs set forth with an admirably ambitious agenda and a power-packed artist lineup, Roddy Ricch and J Balvin have both pulled out.
Gavin Newsom didn't take promised pay cut after slashing workers' wages
California Gov. Gavin Newsom failed to take a promised pay cut after slashing state workers' wages has reportedly failed to take the ten percent pay cut he promised to give...
David Pecker leaves helm of National Enquirer owner American Media
David Pecker has pulled out of American Media for good. The 68-year-old media tycoon -- whose 20-year reign as the owner of the National Enquirer got mired in scandals over...
West Virginia teacher accused of sexually assaulting 11th-grader inside classroom
A West Virginia high school teacher is accused of sexually assaulting an 11th-grader in his classroom, authorities said. Jonathan Michael McNemar, a 27-year-old social studies teacher at Petersburg High School,...
Trump holds White House funeral for late brother Robert Trump
Donald Trump and first lady Melania joined family members at the White House Friday for a funeral service for the president's younger brother, Robert. Bagpipers played the hymn “Abide With...
William Barr 'vehemently opposed' to pardoning NSA leaker Edward Snowden
President Trump and his top law enforcement chief appear at odds over the fate of whistleblower Edward Snowden. Attorney General William Barr told the Associated Press he was "vehemently opposed"...
Georgia cop fired after tasing unarmed woman in viral TikTok video
A Georgia cop has been fired after he was caught on a viral TikTok video tasing an unarmed black woman on her front porch, officials said Friday. Michael Oxford, formerly...
Fantasy baseball owners should give these Indians players a look
One of your most difficult tasks to complete this fantasy baseball season is to accrue as many at-bats as possible. The more at-bats, the greater the chances of bulking up...
Sam Darnold still looking like frustrating Jets enigma
After watching a week’s worth of Jets training camp practices, here are some thoughts and observations: 1. Third-year quarterback Sam Darnold enters the season under the microscope. Is he the...
Knicks believe they can maximize No. 8 pick — even if they keep it
As NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum turned over the Knicks’ placard to represent the eighth pick Thursday, rookie president Leon Rose remained stone-faced on Zoom. Was Rose thrilled to fall...
Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali dead at 68
Frankie Banali, the drummer for heavy metal band Quiet Riot, died Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 68.
Why Frankie Edgar is a bet-against in this UFC bout
The UFC remains at the APEX in Las Vegas for a card headlined by a bantamweight (135 pounds) bout between Pedro Munhoz and Frankie Edgar. Munhoz, the fifth-ranked bantamweight, has...
First-time 'Ozark' Emmy nominee on working with star Jason Bateman
Ben Semanoff garnered his first Emmy nomination for directing "Su Casa Es Mi Casa," the game-changing Season 3 episode of "Ozark."
De Blasio moves homeless men into boutique Brooklyn hotel rooms
Dozens of homeless men were moved into a Downtown Brooklyn boutique hotel Friday -- just days after Mayor Bill de Blasio said he’s looking to end the city’s emergency coronavirus...
Rangers loaning 2018 draft pick back to KHL
Vitali Kravtsov is headed back to Russia. The Rangers are loaning the No. 9-overall pick from 2018 back to the KHL for the 2020-21 season, The Post’s Larry Brooks reported...
George W. Bush supports Maine Sen. Susan Collins' reelection campaign
KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — Former President George W. Bush on Friday backed Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine in his first public endorsement of the 2020 election cycle. Bush has largely...
TikTok to sue Trump over order banning transactions with app
TikTok is preparing to mount a legal challenge as early as Monday to President Trump’s executive order prohibiting transactions with the popular short video app and its Chinese parent ByteDance,...
More 'Buffalo Billion' woes as audit finds Cuomo boondoggle a waste of tax money
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's signature program to revive the long-stalled upstate economy, the scandal-plagued "Buffalo Billion," has yet to produce promised jobs and was marred oversight failures that allowed tax dollars...
Marlins pitcher looks like ideal fantasy baseball waiver wire steal
It is challenging enough to deal with injuries to players such as Ronald Acuna Jr., Alex Bregman, Aaron Judge or Kirby Yates during a normal baseball season, but it is...
'Doomsday' dad Chad Daybell pleads not guilty to hiding evidence in missing kids case
Daybell is accused of concealing evidence by hiding the bodies of wife Lori Vallow's autistic son Joshua “JJ” Vallow and his 17-year-old sister, Tylee Ryan, on his Idaho property in June...
20 tools, trainings, and services which will help you step up your mixology game
Your favorite cocktail bar might be closed for business due to the coronavirus, but that doesn’t mean you have to sip on room temperature beer or mundane liquor in lieu...
Patriots' quarterback competition comes to abrupt end
The Patriots supposed quarterback competition, if there really ever was one, may be over now. Jarrett Stidham will be out a few weeks with a hip injury, NFL Network reported,...
Health Department mandates PPE supply for nursing homes ahead of 'second wave'
ALBANY -- The Cuomo administration has directed nursing homes to collect a mandatory 60-day supply of PPE heading into the fall fearing a potential second wave of coronavirus. The order...
20 classes under $20 that can help you learn a new skill
How many times have you said you would learn a skill or start a new hobby “if you only had the time”? Welp, six months into quarantine, and it looks...
Minnesota man uses 25-foot lift to peek at Twins-Brewers game
The televised, empty-stadium return of Major League Baseball just doesn't cut it for die-hard fans like Peter Zlebek. The 30-year-old Milwaukee Brewers fan ached for in-person baseball so badly that...
No love gov: Couple postpones wedding over Cuomo COVID rules
A couple has postponed their upstate New York wedding with a guest list of 175 following an appeals court ruling Friday that would limit their nuptial celebration to just 50...
New charges could be looming in Jeffrey Epstein investigation
New charges related to multi-millionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein could be in the works as a grand jury investigation that ensnared him and alleged madam Ghislaine Maxwell remains active, according to...
Cam girls are now working inside warehouse studio 'pods'
COVID-safe co-working spaces have arrived.
European Union agrees to eliminate tariffs on US lobsters
The European Union informed the White House that it will eliminate tariffs on US lobsters, Maine Sen. Susan Collins said Friday. Collins, a Republican in a tight re-election race, said...
Saquon Barkley had to acknowledge this Giant's supremacy
Highlights from Friday's Giants practice: Good Dexter Lawrence made himself seen and heard when he stuffed a Saquon Barkley run and then sniffed out a screen to Barkley (who waved...
Biden's words don't match agenda and other commentary
From the right: Joe’s Words Don’t Match Agenda At the DNC this week, Joe Biden vowed to unify the nation, yet that’s “incongruous” with his agenda, which represents “the most...
Camera catches Florida woman enter stranger's home to allegedly abduct baby
A Florida woman was caught on a doorbell camera trying to trick her way into a stranger's home to abduct a baby -- one of two attempted abductions that night,...
Listen to Episode 20 of 'Amazin' But True': COVID Hits the Mets feat. Glendon Rusch
COVID-19 hit the Mets on Thursday as a player and staff member tested positive, forcing the Mets-Marlins game and the Subway Series over the weekend to be postponed. On an...
Drink up! Inside researchers' 'magic' hangover cure
Your hair of the dog can take a walk.
Yankees furlough around 60 player development employees
The dark days in the Yankees’ organization didn’t end after the big league club dropped three games to the Rays this week at Yankee Stadium and dropped out of first...
Netflix cancels ‘The Society’ and ‘I Am Not Okay With This’ due to COVID-19 crisis
“The Society” had been picked up for a second season last July.
Sarah Lawrence 'sex cult' leader still contacts victims from behind bars: feds
The man accused of running a sex cult at Sarah Lawrence College has been in contact with two of his alleged victims from behind bars in an attempt to stop...
This pineapple-derived cancer drug could help treat COVID-19
Everyone has the same question on their lips right now regarding the coronavirus pandemic: When will a vaccine finally be ready? The importance of an effective vaccine in ending this...
Amazon devices discounted by up to 30 percent for limited-time deal
Upgrading your tech game will be easy with Amazon's latest deals. For a limited time, the popular retailer is taking up to 30% off its most popular Fire TV devices,...
Apple asks judge to reject 'Fortnite' maker's bid to be kept in App Store
Apple on Friday asked a federal judge in California to deny a request by “Fortnite” maker Epic Games to be kept in the iPhone maker’s App Store as a dispute...
PGA Tour rookie shoots crazy round at Northern Trust Open
NORTON, Mass. — It took a disappointing par for Scottie Scheffler to realize he was making enough birdies to have a shot at 59, and he seized on the chance...
Two more Yankees stars are going to be out a while
The Yankees’ series against the Mets was postponed this weekend, but that didn’t stop their incredible list of injuries from growing on Friday, as James Paxton, Gleyber Torres and Luis...
Wife of Bic pen heir files for divorce in Manhattan
The baroness wife of the heir to the Bic pen fortune filed for divorce Friday, court records show. Veronique Bich filed a contested divorce in Manhattan Supreme Court from Bic...
This Knicks draft pick is so unpredictable
The only consensus is there isn’t one. Considering how unpredictable this NBA Draft is expected to me, that should hardly come as a surprise. Five of the most prominent mock...
'Star Trek' icon Nichelle Nichols embroiled in elder abuse lawsuit
She has beamed into an out-of-this-world legal battle.
Burglars can analyze key sounds to create a replica, break into homes
Criminals could break into your house by simply recording the sound your key makes and using that to create a replica. This is according to a researchers who have been...
Dance instructor who worked with Britney Spears accused of being a sexual predator
A renowned Las Vegas dance instructor who has worked with everyone from Britney Spears to Madonna and Pink has been arrested as a suspected serial sexual predator — and allegedly...
US installs fence along Canadian border to stop 'dangerous criminals'
A cable fence was installed along a section of the border between the US and Canada this week in an effort to stop "dangerous criminal enterprises" exploiting the world's longest...
Critics say councilman is trading NYC trash pickups for political future
The head of the City Council's sanitation committee focused on defunding the NYPD and saving composting -- policies that appeal to the Brooklyn progressives he's wooing in the race for...
Nets' season basically over after Game 3 destruction by Raptors
The Nets’ odds to advance into the next round of the playoffs are longer than the three-quarter court heave Fred VanVleet made at the halftime buzzer. As in long beyond...
Kiana Madeira shines a light on the final season of 'Trinkets'
Teen drama “Trinkets” heads into its second and final season Tuesday on Netflix.
Veteran pitcher will be difference in this Windy City battle
The Windy City’s two teams will collide on Friday night at Wrigley Field, with former All-Stars and World Series champions dueling on the mound. Dallas Keuchel will go for the...
Cautious Serena Williams OK with US Open bubble in 'asterisk' year
Serena Williams says she’ll gladly deal with not having the raucous fans root her on at Ashe Stadium in her current mode of super safety. Because of preexisting conditions which...
Chipotle keeps the change – without customers’ permission, lawsuit claims
Cashiers at the Chipotle restaurant chain have been rounding off customers’ tabs a little too well, according to a lawsuit. Some of the chain’s locations in Pennsylvania have been keeping...
Kamala Harris reportedly duped by Russian pranksters posing as Greta Thunberg
Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris was reportedly duped into a phone call with a pair of infamous Russian pranksters who posed as teen environmental activist Greta Thunberg offering up...
Star-studded 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' live table read postponed
Not so fast! The starry virtual table reading of the 1982 comedy film "Fast Times at Ridgemont High," which was supposed to take place Friday night, has been postponed.
Utah students, school staff defying mask mandate could reportedly face charges
K-12 students and teachers in Utah could be charged with a misdemeanor for not wearing a mask, as they return to classrooms amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to multiple reports....
Controversial analyst in hot water over NHL bubble 'women' slight
The NHL bubble may keep its players safe from COVID-19, but not its fans from Mike Milbury's "insensitive and insulting" commentary. The NBC Sports analyst came under fire Thursday night,...
13 states approved for $300-per-week unemployment benefits – but not New York
More than a dozen states have been approved to pay unemployed workers $300 a week authorized by President Trump -- but New York hasn't even asked for the cash, according...
Capsule startup expands as prescription delivery battle heats up
Pharmacy giants and tech titans are in a crowded battle to deliver your prescriptions — but a startup coming off a coronavirus-fueled growth spurt thinks it can beat them. Consumers...
‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ to start filming Season 2 with virtual audience
EXCLUSIVE: Kelly Clarkson spent part of the COVID-19 lockdown on her ranch in Montana, where she was filming weekly remote episodes of her daytime talkshow. However, the pop star and...
A tropical storm and hurricane could hit US simultaneously next week
A strengthening tropical storm and another system that could develop into a hurricane could slam into the US at the same time next week — a phenomenon that hasn't happened...
All signs point to Phillies
Soul searching. Teams have collapsed on Stitches all week and readers have compared my performance to that of Mayor de Blasio. Ahh, the difference is I take full responsibility ......
Taxidermist creates 'high-five machine' out of rat legs for people who miss high fives
Britain's wackiest taxidermist has created a solution for loved ones who want to embrace while social distancing - a 'high-five machine' made out of rats legs. Eccentric Jack Devaney has...
The Patriots' sidelines will feature a third Belichick this season
Another Belichick is getting a promotion with the Patriots this season. After spending the last three years as a coaching assistant, Brian Belichick will be on the sidelines this season...
Gov. Cuomo's right-hand man Jim Malatras appointed SUNY chancellor
The State University of New York's trustees installed a top lieutenant to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Jim Malatras, as the system's new chancellor on Friday, with a nearly unanimous vote despite...
NYC's online mail-in ballot registration is officially open
The city's embattled Board of Elections opened up online registration to receive absentee ballots for the November election on Friday, allowing Big Apple residents to quickly register to vote by...
Influenza virus spread by guinea pigs through dust particles, study shows
Sending influenza virus-containing droplets into the air through coughing and sneezing may not be the only way to spread respiratory diseases, according to a new study involving guinea pigs. Some...
These are the top 40 most iconic fashion items of all time
Americans have voted Levi 501 jeans as the most iconic fashion item of all time. The denim perennial has been in production since 1873 and has been a favorite of...
DSW takes 20 percent off sitewide for End of Summer Sale
We know you love a good DSW deal. And now you can enjoy even more footwear and accessories savings during its latest End of Summer Sale. For a limited time,...
Hedge fund to close after 'grave mistake' in Neiman Marcus bankruptcy
Distressed investment firm Marble Ridge Capital plans to wind down its funds after a government report called into question the actions of its managing partner, Dan Kamensky, during the Neiman...
Alain Vigneault channels Rangers incident with Canadiens dig
Alain Vigneault's memory goes all the way back to 2014, at least. The Philadelphia Flyers coach has been under fire after his Thursday comments about Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher,...
Italy sees highest daily coronavirus infections since May
Italy is bracing itself for a second COVID-19 spike after it recorded the highest increase in daily infections since the end of lockdown. Coronavirus cases surged by 845 yesterday —...
Yankees acquire Addison Russ from Phillies as injuries mount
The Yankees made a minor trade Friday, shipping David Hale to the Phillies in exchange for Addison Russ. The 25-year-old Russ was part of the Phillies’ 60-player pool this season,...
Atlantic hurricane season entering most active phase, scientist warns
Thursday marks an important date in the hurricane season, according to Colorado State University hurricane research scientist Phil Klotzbach. “Historically, about 2/3 of all Atlantic hurricane activity occurs between August...
Trump says Nancy Pelosi could be president if mail-in ballots delay results
President Trump on Friday warned a conservative gathering that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi could become president if mail-in voting delays election results. "You know there's a theory that if you...
Accused fraudster in Bannon scandal rages against feds
Triple-amputee Air Force veteran Brian Kolfage, charged in the border-wall fundraising scandal alongside Steve Bannon, is ranting online about his bust, claiming it's all about politics. Kolfage took to Facebook...
Florida officers fake traffic stop to surprise kids with military mom's homecoming
Horror very quickly turned to delight when this family learned they were being detained as a cover for a happy surprise.
Trump rips DNC: 'Gloomiest convention in American history'
President Trump came out swinging on Friday, bashing the Democratic National Convention as the “gloomiest” in US history and denouncing Joe Biden’s acceptance speech for omitting support for cops or...
Federal courthouse closed in Portland after bomb threat
The federal courthouse in Portland, where protesters clashed with the feds last month, was closed Friday after someone threatened to slam a bomb-filled vehicle into a federal building, according to...
News publishers join battle against Apple over App Store revenue
Apple's App Store rebellion is growing. A week after "Fortnite" maker Epic Games sued Apple for booting its mega-popular game off the App Store when it tried to circumvent the...
Facebook reportedly eyes shutting off political ads after US election
Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg and other company executives have been discussing a “kill switch” to shut off political advertising after the election is over to curb misinformation, the New...
Bad news for those hoping to see a plan for reopening indoor dining in NYC
Mayor Bill de Blasio bluntly said he has "no plan" for the return of indoor dining in New York City, citing a link between eating inside and a resurgence of...
Joe Kelly's wife snaps at Astros starter in escalating feud
Don’t mess with Joe Kelly. His wife will have none of it. Ashley Kelly, the Dodger reliever’s significant other, has entered the Astros-Dodgers fray, responding to the idea from Astros...
'Golden State Killer' to die in prison after hours-long sentencing hearing
Joseph James DeAngelo -- the former police officer known as the "Golden Gate Killer" for his spree of rapes and murders across California in the 1970s and 80s -- was...
SummerSlam could be start of major WWE shift
WrestleMania is always seen as the transition point into a new year on the WWE calendar. This SummerSlam could have a similar effect. WWE will unveil its ThunderDome setup at...
Russian doctors clear Putin critic Alexei Navalny to be flown to Germany
Russian doctors treating opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who has been in a coma following allegations he was poisoned, have granted permission for him to be flown to Germany for treatment...
'Zapped' truck driver and cat survive shocking encounter
A truck driver — and his pet cat — survived an electrifying experience. When driver Piya Wattana noticed a loud noise at a red light in Phuket, Thailand, he got...
MTA faces glass shortage amid subway train window-smashing spree
A spate of over 400 smashed subway windows in four months has the MTA on the verge of a glass shortage, transit officials said Friday. "We had a reserve of...
Social distancing and the struggle to reopen schools: The Post's week in photos
As the school year begins K-12 and college students get ready to return to in-person instruction, as other schools fallback to remote learning, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ex-jail union head Norman Seabrook must go to prison by December, judge rules
Norman Seabrook, the former head of the city jails union, must surrender to prison in December after being convicted of steering union funds to a shoddy investment firm in exchange...
What are those?! NYC man opens Nike box and finds it full of worms
This package came with more scare than care.
Dustin Johnson takes Brooks Koepka's major dig better than Rory McIlroy
Dustin Johnson threw a bucket of cold water on his feud with Brooks Koepka. Instead of stoking the flames after Koepka had delivered a dig at him during the PGA...
Hong Kong court blocks release of first person charged under new security law
HONG KONG - In a landmark decision, a Hong Kong court denied on Friday a bid for the release of the first person charged with inciting separatism and terrorism under...
Biden supporters hold golf cart rally in Florida retirement community
Joe Biden supporters on Friday paraded through The Villages retirement community in Florida — the morning after Biden accepted the Democratic presidential nomination. Fox News reporter Robert Sherman reported that...
Grim details revealed in death of Texas mom
A Texas mother found dead in Mexico with all of her teeth removed was lured there by a registered sex offender who said he kidnapped her boyfriend, according to a...
US trade rep outlines plan to revamp WTO
US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has outlined a five-point plan to overhaul the World Trade Organization as the body searches for a new leader. The Trump administration's top trade official...
BLM protester wanted for bloody Portland attack taken into custody
Marquise Love, the Black Lives Matter protester who allegedly knocked a motorist unconscious in Portland, has been arrested days after the attack. The 25-year-old was busted by Portland police and...
Federal judge rules NYPD disciplinary records should be made public
A Manhattan federal court judge ruled Friday police disciplinary records should be made public, even if the cops have been cleared of any wrongdoing. Judge Katherine Polk Failla assailed a...
Lawyer for Minneapolis cop says George Floyd 'killed himself'
The knee-on-the-neck arrest of George Floyd had nothing to do with his death -- because he actually "killed himself," a lawyer for one of the four charged cops has claimed....
MTA scraps free cab offer for commuters impacted by subway closures
The cash-strapped MTA will no longer offer free taxi rides to commuters severely impacted by Gov. Andrew Cuomo's nightly subway closures, transit officials said Friday. The program, which serves around...
Stuffed fan drilled by line drive in frightening MLB scene
He bear-ly flinched. A life-size teddy bear took a line drive off the noggin Thursday night at the Oakland Coliseum but bounced back like a champ, hardly worse for the...
Accused fraudster Steve Bannon says arrest was a 'political hit job'
Former White House strategist-turned-accused fraudster Steve Bannon ranted on his podcast Friday that his arrest on money-laundering and other charges was a "political hit job" to stop people from speaking...
Dozens of WWII veterans to gather in Hawaii amid pandemic
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Several dozen aging US veterans, including some who were in Tokyo Bay as swarms of warplanes buzzed overhead and nations converged to end World War II,...
US home sales hit a 14-year high amid coronavirus pandemic
US home sales rose at a record pace for a second straight month in July and home prices hit a record as historically low interest rates boosted demand for homes...
The Subway Series is in shambles
As the Mets await the results of their most recent COVID-19 tests, the entire Subway Series this weekend has been postponed. Friday's series opener had already been called off, after...
NASA working to isolate space station air leak
NASA is working to isolate a small air leak in the US segment of the International Space Station. Astronaut Chris Cassidy will join cosmonauts Ivan Vagner and Anatoly Ivanishin in...
Teachers protest outside Richard Carranza's home over school reopenings
Escalating their fight against the resumption of classroom learning next month, a crowd of city teachers massed outside Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza's Brooklyn apartment building Thursday night to demand a...
Lawyers claim releasing Ghislaine Maxwell files will threaten fair trial
Ghislaine Maxwell gave the deposition in the civil defamation case brought against her by Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre.
Millions of COVID-hit nursing home residents risk losing their vote
For months, the pandemic has curtailed nursing home residents’ freedom of movement and visits with family and friends. Now, it is threatening their ability to vote. The 2.2 million residents...
Tony Awards will go virtual after rescheduling due to Covid-19
Organizers of the Tony Awards have set a plan for a virtual presentation of this year’s delayed awards ceremony to be held in the fall. The 74th annual Tony Awards...
Postmaster general denies 'outrageous claim' he's slowing mail
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on Friday denied slowing mail to undermine the November election and told a Senate committee it's an “outrageous claim." DeJoy, who took office in May, denied...
LSU football coach denies rape coverup around troubled star
LSU football coach Ed Orgeron denied accusations that he knew of an alleged sexual assault involving Derrius Guice and the girlfriend of a former player, saying in a statement it...
Monster swallows monster: Fossil reveals doubly fatal Triassic encounter
WASHINGTON - In a warm shallow sea about 240 million years ago in what is now southwestern China, a large dolphin-like marine reptile attacked and swallowed an almost equally big...
Rep. Elise Stefanik will speak at RNC about Joe Biden's legacy
WASHINGTON — Rep. Elise Stefanik will join the list of speakers at the Republican National Convention next week, appearing in a prime-time headline slot to deliver a scathing analysis of...
Coronavirus is draining craft booze makers' sales, study claims
The coronavirus pandemic has left craft booze makers with one big hangover, a new study says. The nation's craft distilleries expect to lose 41 percent of their sales now that...
Golden retriever puppies are entranced by book-reading dragon toy
While puppies can't read, they can enjoy being read to. Watch as Dalton the Storytelling Dragon, an animated toy that recites fairy tales, entertains a litter of 4-week-old golden retriever...
Oh, Marge! Americans are weirdly turned on by these cartoon characters
We're sorry to report that Elsa from "Frozen" is on this list.
Washington, Pennsylvania to lead states in lawsuits against Postal Service
Fourteen states have filed a federal lawsuit against the United States Postal Service over changes that they say will be detrimental to the November election — with Pennsylvania expected to...
Thieves sneak in, carry out heist at Japanese ninja museum
A museum in Japan dedicated to the famed Iga clan of ninja was raided by thieves on Monday, who snuck in and stole more than 1 million yen ($9,400) from...
CDC study suggests inmates should have gotten mass COVID-19 testing
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Correctional facilities that resisted mass coronavirus testing for inmates erred in their decision to only test inmates with symptoms, leading to large initial undercounts, a recent study...
The quarterback destined to be a fantasy football bust
The worst thing that can happen in a fantasy draft is to pick a player with a high, valuable pick, then have that player underperform. These busts can ruin a...
9 firefighters injured as fire rips through Staten Island home
A three-alarm fire ripped through a Staten Island home early Friday, injuring nine firefighters, officials said. The blaze at a two-story home at 8 Holly Avenue in Great Kills broke...
Dem senator caught dropping F-bombs at staffer during mail hearing
Democratic Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware threw a fit at his staffer when the senator nearly missed his turn to grill Postmaster General Louis DeJoy at a hearing on election...
Teen who reported horrific, 30-man gang rape under police guard after threats
The teenager who says she was gang-raped by 30 men in Israel was under police guard Friday amid a barrage of online threats — as the owner of the hotel...
Model girlfriend's swimsuit photo keeping injured Brooks Koepka busy
It’s “cheeky” season for Brooks Koepka and girlfriend Jena Sims. On Thursday, Sims posted a photo of herself modeling a summer look on Instagram, captioning the post, “Georgia peaches are...
Queens man beaten, robbed of $10,000 in daytime attack
A pair of brutes beat and robbed a 23-year-old man of $10,000 in a broad daylight attack in Queens, police said Friday. Two assailants followed the man into 45-38 40...
Former sailor details sexual misconduct by SEALs pulled from Iraq
SAN DIEGO — US Navy intelligence specialist Colleen Grace was asleep on a remote airbase in Iraq in 2019 when she was woken up by knocking on the door next...
Top Amazon exec takes aim at Whole Foods cashiers ahead of retirement
A powerful Amazon executive who had been considered a possible successor to Jeff Bezos is leaving the company -- but not before setting the stage for Whole Foods to eliminate...
Innocent woman at Brooklyn nail salon among nearly dozen shooting victims Friday
Two people were killed and another nine were wounded on another bloody Friday in Gotham — which saw an innocent woman at a Brooklyn nail salon caught up in the...
BTS' new song 'Dynamite' is smashing YouTube records — here's why
It's a strong contender for song of the summer.
Karen Pence will return to classroom to teach next week
Second Lady Karen Pence will be returning to teach at her private Virginia school next week, Vice President Mike Pence said Friday.
Carmelo Anthony remark ignites NBA coaching Twitter feud
From way downtown, George Karl took his shot Thursday night and dragged Mark Jackson while he was at it. The former Nuggets coach was apparently watching the Lakers and Trail...
Breaking down bettors' options on packed sports weekend
LAS VEGAS — We’re looking at another action-packed weekend of sports — and sports betting action! — so let’s run through our options. Friday We were scheduled for a full...
11-year-old girl transforms junky RV into her own 'tiny home' for $800
The before and after pictures are stunning.
Blunt force drama: Karma comes for singer after bid to spite Vegan women
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life was not for him. English singer James Blunt was so committed to being a carnivore in college that he went on an all-meat...
Russian doctors say opposition leader wasn’t poisoned
Russian doctors treating opposition leader Alexei Navalny said they don't believe he was poisoned -- but they refused to transfer him to a German hospital.
FTC grills Mark Zuckerberg in Facebook antitrust probe
The Federal Trade Commission questioned Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg this week as part of its antitrust investigation into the social-media titan, reports say. Zuckerberg testified remotely over two days during...
Feds probing billionaire who pledged to pay off students debt
Robert Smith, the billionaire financier who promised to pay off an entire Morehouse College class's student debt is under federal probe for possible tax crimes.
Postmaster general faces grilling over mail delivery delays
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy began testifying before the Senate Friday amid uproar over disruptions in mail delivery ahead of November's election. "I want to assure this committee and the American...
Some California wildfires double in size as thousands flee homes
Some of the dozens of wildfires sweeping across California more than doubled in size in just one day — killing at least five.
Howl-abunga! Little-known facts about Teen Wolf on its 35th anniversary
Let out a howl for these little known facts about Michael J. Fox's hairiest movie "Teen Wolf" on its 35th anniversary.
Pharrell Williams, Jay-Z's 'Entrepreneur' celebrates black pioneers
Pharrell Williams and Jay-Z want you to know that black is still king.
Phillies pitcher's line drive to 'private parts' hurts even more than it looks
The Phillies added injury to insult Thursday with a 105.3-mph shot to the groin. In the midst of getting swept in a doubleheader by the Blue Jays, Jose Alvarez took...
Gov. Cuomo accuses Trump of creating mail-in voting 'conspiracy'
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday accused President Trump of starting a mail-in voting "conspiracy" as a "setup" to justify losing the election. "I think this is a setup. I think...
'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' live event: How to watch it online
Update: The "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" live event has been "delayed due to technical difficulties." A new date and time will be announced shortly. "We want to deliver the...
Angels rip Giants pitcher after third Mike Trout scare: 'Not ready to be here'
SAN FRANCISCO — Angels star Mike Trout flinched after yet another high-and-tight fastball from San Francisco reliever Shaun Anderson, prompting a warning from the plate umpire Thursday night in the...
The free-agent long shots who could make the Giants
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...
All the highlights — and lowlights — of the 2020 DNC
The 2020 Democratic National Convention came to a close Thursday night, with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris formally accepting their party's nominations. Upended by the coronavirus pandemic, the convention played...
Joe Harris' NBA bubble exit could be final blow for scrappy Nets
Might as well start the Nets’ coaching search. Down 2-0 to the defending-champion Raptors, interim coach Jacque Vaughn announced Joe Harris will miss Games 3 and 4 of the first-round...
'Bring It On' turns 20: Inside the cult cheer movie's secrets and drama
Get your spirit fingers out, "Bring It On" is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Actresses Nicole Bilderback and Clare Kramer reminisce about the cult classic cheer movie.
Watch BTS' highly anticipated new single and video, ‘Dynamite’
K-pop superstars BTS have dropped their new single, “Dynamite” — the group’s first ever song to be release completely in English. The song arrives just six months after the release...
Cuomo admits he'd be wary about sending his kids back to school
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday said he had his "fingers crossed" that Big Apple schools are ready to open safely — but admitted he is not sure he'd send his...
'Swedish Fauci' under fire over email saying risk to elderly 'worth it'
Sweden’s top infectious disease expert appeared to chase herd immunity from coronavirus — saying the death risk to the elderly could be "worth it."
Twin mom has baby seeing double
Which one's Mommy? A twin stumped her baby in Palm Bay, Florida, when she cozied up on the floor next to her identical twin sister. See how the tot reacts...
Yankees must persevere before they get another shot at Rays
The 2020 Yankees’ defining moment might not be the coronavirus, if they continue to be diligent and fortunate. It might be issues and opponents they know all too well, ones...
Mets coronavirus fallout: Seven pressing questions
The Mets became Major League Baseball’s latest coronavirus casualty on Thursday, when one player and one staff member tested positive for the disease, immediately resulting in the postponement of Thursday’s...
23-year-old man fatally shot in Downtown Brooklyn
A 23-year-old man was shot dead in Brooklyn Thursday night, police said. The victim was found with bullet wounds to his head and shoulder on Flatbush Avenue and Fulton Street...
Jets CB transforming hard lesson into potential turning point
Jets coach Adam Gase was talking about cornerback Bless Austin’s rookie season last year and said, “He didn’t even know what he didn’t know.” But Austin learned one lesson the...
Defenseman's under-the-radar contributions propel Islanders
Taking a two-goal lead in the second period was instrumental for the Islanders’ momentum in their series-clinching win over the Washington Capitals on Thursday, but it wouldn’t have been possible...
Fly steals the show during Bloomberg’s DNC speech
Some Twitter users considered the unexpected bug landing the highlight of the night.
Quarantined NYU students display dismal food options on TikTok
A few slabs of chicken to go along with a hoagie roll and a small side of dressing were given for a DIY sandwich.
Reds announcer begs for forgiveness after anti-gay slur
A second apology for using an anti-gay slur on the air couldn’t save Thom Brennaman from losing one of his jobs. The suspended Reds play-by-play man was also removed by...
Trump accuses Democrats of trying to 'steal' 2020 election with mail-in voting
President Trump on Thursday flipped a line from Hillary Clinton's 2020 Democratic National Convention speech -- claiming it's Democrats who are trying to "steal the election" with their push for...
Biden clears a low bar, but now he can't go back into hiding: Goodwin
HE did it, he really did it. Joe Biden got through the biggest speech of his life cleanly and coherently, without stumbling or mumbling or getting that faraway dazed look...
Joe Biden benefits from low expectations
It happened with George W. Bush two decades ago and now it’s happened with Joe Biden — scoring big due to low expectations. Skeptics who watched Bush’s rise to the...
Michael Bloomberg tells America to 'fire' Trump in DNC speech
Michael Bloomberg accused President Trump of cozying up to white supremacists in a speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention on Thursday night where he asked voters to fire the...
New Knicks assistant will be missed by old NBA team
Johnnie Bryant will be missed in Utah. The announcement of Bryant as a new Knicks associate head coach will come next week, but he will continue alongside head coach Quin...
Lakers roll past Blazers; Damian Lillard injured
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Los Angeles Lakers learned their lesson. Anthony Davis had 31 points and 11 rebounds and the top-seeded Lakers bounced back from an opening loss...
Liberty remain stuck on one win
BRADENTON, Fla. — Azurá Stevens scored a season-high 25 points, Courtney Vandersloot had 19 points, 10 assists and four steals and the Chicago Sky beat the New York Liberty 101-85...
Reggaeton star Maluma drops surprise album 'Papi Juancho'
The Reggaeton star made it a very happy Friday for his fans when he dropped a surprise album, “Papi Juancho.”