August 23, 2020
Video shows cops shoot black Wisconsin man as he gets into car
A video posted online Sunday shows police officers in Kenosha, Wisconsin, shooting a black man as he gets into a car. The footage circulating on social media shows two cops...
Daniel Jones is turning heads: 'Eye-opening'
Daniel Jones should consider yelling “Surprise!” after the next pass he fires to the sideline into tight coverage. Jones spent most of his rookie season with the Giants forcing a...
Luka Doncic's playoff masterpiece was Jordan-esque
Luka Doncic is not only the best 21-year-old player to ever compete in an NBA game, but maybe now he’s the best player in basketball. In his second season, Doncic...
Veteran wide receiver quickly impressing Jets
Highlights from Sunday's Jets practice: Hogan Shows Best WR Chris Hogan had his best day since joining the Jets. Working with the first team for the first time, Hogan made...
Kellyanne Conway announces departure from White House role
President Trump’s longtime adviser Kellyanne Conway is stepping down from her role at the end of the month. Conway, whose daughter Claudia has sparked national attention this summer over her...
Joe Biden's doddering interviews prove he may not be all there: Devine
Despite the fact that he would be 82 years old at the start of his second term, Joe Biden on Sunday declared that he would “absolutely” serve a full eight...
Jets defensive star pain-free in long-awaited return
It had been just over a year since Avery Williamson was in his familiar spot in the middle of the Jets defense. That is where Williamson was Sunday, participating fully...
Subway Series could get a little wacky
We’ve witnessed multi-stadium Subway Series and multi-nightmare Subway Series (looking at you, Luis Castillo), one-off Subway Series and a Subway World Series. What they’re discussing for next weekend, and what...
Kansas Democrat who won primary after admitting to revenge porn to drop out
A 19-year-old Kansas Democrat who won a primary for a state office despite admitting to sexually harassing girls in middle school reportedly said Sunday he plans to drop out of the...
New York City will rise again
New York City is dead! So claimed hedge-fund entrepreneur, prolific author and — keep this in mind — professional comic James Altucher. He penned a “Point of No Return” tantrum...
Islanders' stinginess has been huge playoff difference-maker
The Islanders were one of the tougher teams at five-on-five during the regular season. They’ve taken that stinginess to a whole other level in the postseason. Entering Monday’s second round...
Looters target California wildfire evacuees
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Thousands have been driven from their homes by the wildfire burning in the Santa Cruz Mountains south of San Francisco and authorities say criminals are taking...
Giants rookie facing unfair expectations
There is no need for Darnay Holmes to explain what it’s like to be a rookie cornerback in the NFL. He can just point to the film of one play...
Nets' season ends in ugly fashion
What’s left of the Nets ended their season Sunday at the hands of the Raptors. Other than the uniforms, the team that will tip off next season won’t be recognizable....
3 in 4 Republicans think America is better off now than in 2016: poll
The majority of Republicans have a rosier picture of America now than they did four years ago — because of their confidence in President Trump, a new poll found. Three...
Roger Goodell reveals NFL regret in Colin Kaepernick saga
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he wished “we had listened earlier” to Colin Kaepernick, when asked what he would say in an apology to the former 49ers quarterback who was...
Formerly homeless Marine vet-turned-nurse gives back amid pandemic
A US Marine veteran who went from living on the streets to becoming an ER nurse at a Long Island hospital found inspiration to help the homeless in the coronavirus...
Dustin Johnson's Northern Trust win comes with added bonus
NORTON, Mass. (AP) — Dark clouds gathered. Thunder rumbled. Lightning flashed on the horizon. Just as unsettling was seeing Dustin Johnson in complete control of his game with a performance...
The MTA is headed for a total financial derailment
How bad are the state-controlled Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s finances? Last week, the MTA was forced to borrow money from the Federal Reserve, the country’s central bank and the lender of...
Connecticut city facing 'serious' coronavirus outbreak
The city of Danbury in Connecticut is facing a “serious outbreak” of the coronavirus, officials warned Friday as they urged residents to stay home. “This is a serious outbreak in...
What Mets' schedule may look like in coronavirus aftermath
Following a lost weekend for the Mets, indications pointed toward a workout at Citi Field on Monday followed by a series starting against the Marlins there Tuesday. And the possibility...
Face the facts on when America's divisions got so deep
Give Politico’s chief Washington correspondent, Ryan Lizza, some credit. After Michelle Obama’s speech capping the first night of the Democrats’ virtual convention, he tweeted: “Story of an era in two...
Israel pays a security price for its latest peace deal and other commentary
Eye on the Mideast: Israel-UAE Friendship’s Cost “What’s an advanced weapons system between new friends?” quips Bloomberg Opinion’s Eli Lake. Yet Israel, which has long relied on America’s policy not...
How NYC could make remote learning into a winner for many kids
Remote learning has been a near-disaster for city school kids, but City Councilmen Ben Kallos and Robert Cornegy hope it can bring at least one plus. The lawmakers want the...
Andrew Cuomo doubles down in his 'war on fun'
No dancing at bars. No darts. No karaoke. So orders Gov. Andrew Cuomo, adding to his “order food, not just alcohol” mandate in what sure looks like an all-out war on...
The incredible chutzpah of Jumaane Williams' complaint about an NYPD 'slowdown'
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams last week wrote Police Commissioner Dermot Shea demanding answers about “rumors” that the NYPD “is taking part in a deliberate slowdown,” implying that this is the...
Biden denies feeling pressured to pick black woman as running mate
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden says he didn't feel as if he had to select a black woman as his running mate. “No, I didn’t feel pressure to select a...
Enough! Time to seriously loosen lockdown rules for restaurants and others
Enough. Every day there’s a new story about the death of New York, how we’re so broken, we can never be rebuilt. And every day brings a new crazy piece...
What made Aaron Judge's Yankees wait even more miserable
When Aaron Judge boards the Yankees bus that will take the team to a plane headed for Atlanta on Monday afternoon, it would help if he packed the same swing...
Federal judge issues stay in Trump challenge of mail balloting in Pennsylvania
NEW YORK — A federal judge on Sunday ordered a stay in President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign’s lawsuit seeking to ban drop boxes and other changes to Pennsylvania’s mail-balloting procedures....
Luka Doncic buzzer-beater caps insane playoff performance
ORLANDO Fla. — Luka Doncic stepped back for a winning 3-pointer — on a tender ankle, no less. Another installment in the ever-growing legend of Doncic. Doncic's deep shot at...
Giants manage to avoid NFL's coronavirus testing mess
No Giants players received a false positive COVID-19 test even though the team uses the same New Jersey-based processing lab responsible for a rash of misdiagnosed results around the NFL...
Sag Harbor resort offers six-month stay starting from $14,000
A Sag Harbor resort found a solution for families that plan to postpone their return to the city — and a way to bolster the hotel’s bottom line during the...
Brooklyn's City Point complex adding private school
The City Point complex in Downtown Brooklyn has apartments, stores, offices, a film-production studio, the DeKalb Market food hall — and next year, it will have reading, writing and arithmetic,...
Strange Indy 500 ends with Takuma Sato the winner
INDIANAPOLIS — At an eerily empty Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Takuma Sato snatched a second Indianapolis 500 victory in an odd and unsatisfying finish to “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Sato...
First-ever sports SPAC could target English soccer giant Liverpool
Two US sports moguls just raised more than half a billion dollars — and insiders bet that they’re shopping for a UK soccer team. Last week, prolific sports banker Gerry...
Knicks must go hard after blossoming star point guard
The Knicks have had as good an offseason as a franchise mired in a 20-year slump can have. They hired the best man available for their open coaching job in...
Houston police chief recruits officers from defunded police departments: 'We're hiring'
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo is inviting officers laid off by defunded police departments throughout the country to join his force telling “Fox & Friends Weekend” on Sunday, “We’re hiring.” “We’re fortunate we...
Jets linebacker throws punches as fights break out at practice
The Jets had a fight-filled practice Sunday. Tempers flared during the second half of practice with several fights breaking out between the offense and defense. Linebacker Jordan Jenkins was in...
Dozens protest trouble-magnet Queens hotel near borough hall
Dozens of locals and lawmakers took to Queens Borough Hall on Sunday to protest the transformation of a nearby hotel into a violence-magnet "flophouse." “This is a community crisis," said...
Nightmare 'serial grifter' returns to West Village pad with NYPD escort
An accused roommate from hell returned Sunday to the West Village digs where she’s allegedly been squatting and wreaking havoc for more than a year -- armed with an NYPD...
Georgia college frat house under quarantine after COVID-19 outbreak
A Georgia Institute of Technology frat house was placed under quarantine due to a COVID-19 outbreak. The university announced Saturday there had been 33 new cases on campus, 17 of...
Woman accused of defacing BLM mural outside Trump Tower for third time
A serial demonstrator was busted Sunday for defacing the Black Lives Matter mural outside Trump Tower -- for the third time, according to police. Juliet Dita Germanotta, 39, was dressed...
76ers coach looks like a goner after ugly sweep by Celtics
The Process may be over and the coach who was part of that roller-coaster ride could be on his way out, too. After the 76ers were swept out of the...
Top US security official says he cannot send law enforcement to polling sites
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump’s top homeland security official said on Sunday that his department does not have the authority to send law enforcement to polling sites during the...
Ex-NY Times reporter under fire for 'xenophobic' attack on Melania
A former senior reporter at the New York Times has come under fire for an ugly attack on Melania Trump -- saying he was "furious" that the first lady is...
Viral Baltimore GOP congressional candidate to speak at RNC
GOP Congressional candidate Kimberly Klacik -- whose video about "the reality for black people" in Baltimore went viral -- will speak at this week's Republican National Convention, officials announced Sunday....
Connecticut mayor rips John Oliver by naming sewage plant after him
John Oliver dumped on the wrong Connecticut town. The British comedian took the piss out of Danbury on his HBO show last week -- so officials are naming the local...
Dana White mocks Oscar De La Hoya's boxing comeback: 'Cocaine isn't cheap'
Dana White did not hold back. The UFC president was asked Saturday night what he thought about Oscar De La Hoya making a return to boxing at the age of...
The Big East may play in a bubble
Every week since the novel coronavirus pandemic hit in March, canceling most of the Big East Tournament and the entire NCAA Tournament, the league’s athletic directors have met virtually. And...
Diplomat accused of beating employee shielded by immunity: sources
A West African official beat his Big Apple employee with a broom and then bound her wrists before taking her to get help -- but was not arrested because he...
Kim Jong Un reportedly in a coma as his sister takes control
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has fallen into a coma, a former South Korean official is claiming on the heels of reports that the northern leader has ceded some...
Trump announces emergency authorization of coronavirus treatment
President Trump on Sunday announced an emergency authorization for convalescent plasma to be used as a coronavirus treatment, dubbing it a “truly historic” declaration. The designation by the Food and...
NJ gym that defied order to close is now campaign HQ for GOP hopeful
The owners of a New Jersey gym that famously defied Gov. Phil Murphy’s order to remain closed amid the coronavirus, only to be arrested, say they are reopening as a...
Miscreants invade New Jersey farm to ride animals
A pack of young punks trespassed on a New Jersey farm late Saturday, riding and abusing animals in an ordeal that left the creatures "shaken and skittish," according to a Facebook...
Why Braves will beat Phillies in this spot
A second chance sometimes is not given to a starter who gets relegated to the bullpen during the middle of his career, but the Atlanta Braves are giving Josh Tomlin...
16-year-old girl dies in cliff fall at New York gorge
A 16-year-old girl died Saturday afternoon when she fell from a cliff in western New York, authorities said. The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office said it received several 911 calls about...
Vanessa Bryant pens emotional birthday message to Kobe
On what would've been Kobe Bryant's 42nd birthday, Vanessa Bryant penned an emotional tribute to her late husband.
State lawmakers prepare to fight de Blasio on pandemic tax debts
Mayor Bill de Blasio and the city Finance Department postponed a lien sale scheduled for May on the outstanding taxes, citing the COVID-19 outbreak.
Mark Meadows slams Democrats' USPS bill as just a 'political statement'
The House bill to give the US Postal Service $25 billion ahead of the November presidential election is just a "political statement," White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said...
Portland cops stand by as groups of protesters clash with guns, liquid-filled condoms
Portland police stood by for more than two hours Saturday as alt-right and anti-police protestors faced off with guns, smoke bombs and even liquid-filled condoms during the 86th consecutive day...
150-pound tortoise back at home after 74 days on the lam
He went to shell and back. A 150-pound tortoise is back at his Tennessee home after being on the crawl for 74 days — a journey that ended less than...
NHL star has agent delete shocking backstabbing picture
Thanks, but no thanks. Marc-Andre Fleury appreciated the support, but he asked his agent to take down his controversial Twitter post anyway. His goal, he told reporters, is to win,...
Diner reopens for indoor dining despite cops changing locks
“As well as a need financially to pay our bills here, pay our bills at home, pay our employees, it’s also a constitutional right."
AOC reveals her makeup secrets in new video
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has done a step-by-step tutorial of her makeup routine for Vogue — while lamenting it's "so hard'' to be treated seriously on Capitol Hill. The freshman congresswoman...
Jets had 10 false-positive COVID-19 tests amid NFL fiasco
The realities of a COVID-19 outbreak hit the Jets on Saturday night when their virtual team meeting was interrupted with the news that 10 members of the Jets organization had...
Chilling video captures moment gunman kills mother of three
Chilling surveillance video captures the moment a suspected killer gunned down a Bronx mother of three over the weekend. The footage, released by police Sunday, shows a lone gunman, wearing...
MLB team fires employee after video emerges of him throwing coffee in woman's face
A Washington Nationals employee was fired after he allegedly threw two cups of hot coffee at a female convenience-store worker. Jahziel Morel, who worked as an administrator for the team’s...
Trump set to speak every night of RNC this week as full lineup revealed
President Trump will speak each of the four nights of the Republican National Convention to deliver an uplifting message to the American people, a campaign adviser said on Sunday --...
Ravens cut seven-time Pro Bowler after he punched teammate
Well, that happened fast. Earl Thomas’ time in Baltimore is over. The seven-time Pro Bowl safety was cut by the Ravens on Sunday in the wake of his practice scuffle with...
Missing Fort Hood soldier was victim in sexual abuse probe
A soldier who went missing from Fort Hood had lodged a sexual abuse complaint before he disappeared last week, authorities said. Sgt. Elder Fernandes, 23, who was last seen Monday...
Here's what's driving Italy's surge in coronavirus cases
Sicily’s governor has ordered all migrant residences on the Italian island to be shut down by Monday, part of a push-back by Italian regions alarmed by a surge in COVID-19...
Over 100,000 protesters gather to pressure Belarus president to resign
MINSK, Belarus — More than 100,000 protesters demanding the resignation of Belarus’ authoritarian president rallied Sunday in a vast square in the capital, keeping up the massive outburst of dissent...
Trump rips Dems for pushing 'mail drop boxes' to collect election ballots
President Trump on Sunday blasted Democrats for wanting to use "mail drop boxes" to collect ballots for November's presidential election, insisting they would lead to fraud and aren't "COVID sanitized."...
Capitals fire coach two years after he replaced Barry Trotz
Todd Reirden was groomed to replace Barry Trotz, who schooled his former understudy in this year's playoffs. Now, Reirden is a goner. The Washington Capitals fired Reirden as head coach...
Disturbing video shows cop fatally shoot dog in its own yard
A Detroit cop fatally shot a dog on its own yard as it clashed with a K9 through the fence, video shows. Footage of the incident taken on a Ring...
Breaking down Champion League final for bettors
Two heavyweights — Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain — square off in Lisbon on Sunday for the chance to lift the Champions League trophy. Both clubs win their domestic leagues...
Trump lands another major endorsement from a NY police union
The head of the union representing 4,000 New York State Police Troopers – a workforce overseen by Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo -- is backing Republican President Trump’s re-election bid.
Biden said he would 'absolutely' consider running for a second term if elected
Joe Biden said he's "absolutely" open to serving two terms if elected president this November and urged President Trump to "watch me" in response to the commander-in-chief's accusations that he's...
The NFL has its first big coronavirus testing hiccup
The NFL hit its first snag in coronavirus testing. Fortunately, the end result was more negative COVID-19 testing. Saturday’s round of testing in the NFL produced a significant increase in...
At least 13 die in stampede as cops raid club breaking COVID-19 rules
At least 13 people were killed when a hoard of revelers tried to flee during the police raid of a Lima, Peru, nightclub that was open despite coronavirus restrictions, officials...
A disability made communicating at work hard and I was fired — is that legal?
Generally, employees with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under Title l of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
How to use this time during the pandemic to advance your career
Advancing your career may be easier than you think during these strange times. With elaborate vacations out of the question for now, there’s never been a better moment to focus...
Wedding guest reportedly shoots groom in the chest, bride refuses to talk
A Texas groom was shot in the chest at his own wedding party -- and even his new bride is refusing to help investigators, according to officials. Officers believe the...
Double trouble: Two storms could hit US in once-in-a-century event
If the storms coincide, it would be the first time two hurricanes have appeared in the Gulf of Mexico simultaneously in at least a century.
Trump said, if asked by Democratic leaders, he will 'solve' protests
On Saturday, Trump said he was poised to send in the National Guard to stop demonstrations that have been continuing across the country since George Floyd's death at the hand...
Red Sox the pick in this AL East clash
Season of darkness indeed Joe Biden. ... Let’s try this Joey B. A perennial contender in the AL East, the Red Sox are now arguably the worst team in the...
Possible 'retaliation' shooting in Brooklyn leaves one dead: NYPD
A man was shot dead as he and three other people were riddled with at least 20 bullets in Coney Island early Sunday — possible "retaliation” for a nearby murder...
Is a trade in Miguel Andujar's future?
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...
Man repeatedly stabbed at Manhattan homeless encampment dies
A homeless man was repeatedly stabbed in a Midtown tent city -- and left to die in a pool of his own blood, police said Sunday. Pedro Diaz, 49, was...
White House: Trump to announce coronavirus 'breakthrough'
The White House is touting a "breakthrough" on a coronavirus therapeutic that President Trump will announce in a news conference Sunday evening.
Pass the FRM exam on your first try with help from this $40 training bundle
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, financial risk managers are in high demand. In fact, employment in this field is projected to grow 16% from 2018 to 2028,...
23 humidifiers, purifiers, diffusers, and air conditioners that will improve the air you breathe
During dry winters, a humidifier is a must-have; if you are suffering from anxiety or headaches, then a diffuser filled with your favorite essential oils might be just what you...
Injured Yankee's goal: Be ready for the playoffs
James Paxton’s plan is make a couple of starts late in the season and be ready for the postseason, even though he has been shut down from throwing for two...
High school reunion for two Giants: It's 'come full circle'
What are the chances of this? “It’s pretty crazy for that to come full circle like that,’’ Giants linebacker Ryan Connelly said. “I don’t know what the odds are, but...
Federal police clear plaza as Portland protests turn violent
Federal authorities on Saturday forced demonstrators away from a plaza near a federal building as dueling demonstrations in Portland by right-wing and left-wing protesters turned violent. The area includes county...
Woman wants to build Central Park farm tribute to mom killed by ex-NYPD cop dad
She wants to grow the memory of her murdered mom by planting a farm in Central Park. Six years after Amber Tamm's dad shot and killed her mother, the 25-year-old...
Cornerback thrilled he was traded to Jets
Late on Day 3 of the NFL draft, Quincy Wilson got news that he welcomed. The Colts had traded the cornerback to the Jets for a sixth-round pick. You could...
Police fatally shoot black man outside Louisiana store
The mother of a man fatally shot by Louisiana police said her son was intelligent, shy and had sought therapy for social anxiety. Her lawyers said they plan to sue...
Changes in weather prompt more fire fears in California
SAN FRANCISCO — An unwelcome change in the weather, with higher winds, temperatures and lightning that threatens to spark new wildfires was coming Sunday to parched Northern California, where firefighters...
Yankees' injuries remain a test for team's new health director
Directors of player health and performance, Casey Stengel once said, are like umpires and weather forecasters. We talk about them only when things go wrong on their watch. (OK, you...
US faces back-to-school laptop shortage amid COVID-19
SAN FRANCISCO — Schools across the United States are facing shortages and long delays, of up to several months, in getting this year’s most crucial back-to-school supplies: the laptops and...
TikTok confirms it'll sue Trump administration over ban
TikTok confirmed Saturday that it would be suing the Trump administration for ordering its Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations. Trump signed an executive order earlier in...
Longtime UFC star shows he still can win a big fight
Don’t write off Frankie Edgar quite yet. Edgar, who made his UFC bantamweight (135 pounds) debut, defeated Pedro Munhoz by split decision 48-47, 46-49 and 48-47 on Saturday night in...
NYPD does away with weekends off for most uniformed cops
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea has ordered sweeping changes to police schedules that will ruin weekends for a lot of cops, The Post has learned. The changes are meant to beef...
Police searching for man who gave strangers 'COVID hugs' in Walmart
This suspect's wanted for a different kind of bearing arms. Police in Springfield, Massachusetts, are searching for a man who gave unsolicited "COVID hugs" to strangers in a local Walmart....
One man killed, another injured in NYC jet ski crash
One man was killed and another was injured when their jet skis collided in the Harlem River Saturday night, police said. The men, ages 35 and 37, were riding in...
'Buckle up': Claudia Conway 'officially pushing for emancipation'
Kellyanne Conway's Trump-hating daughter is apparently ready for a new family. "I’m officially pushing for emancipation. Buckle up because this is probably going to be public one way or another,...
Missing Arkansas jogger found dead, farmer arrested in connection
An Arkansas jogger who has been missing for days was reportedly found murdered not far from her home -- and a farmer has been arrested in connection to her death....
Carter Page explains being a 'pawn' in the crusade to bring down Trump
In an exclusive excerpt from his new book, Carter Page reveals: ‘I was a pawn in the Dems’ crusade to overthrow Trump’