August 24, 2020
First night of RNC 2020 was very effective, to media's dismay
The first night of the Republican National Convention was, all in all, sensationally effective — and effective in ways that the mainstream media and its Twitter chatterers clearly found it...
Evan Engram on verge of expensive Giants crossroad
Here is the one Evan Engram trade the Giants would be happy to make: Dump his injury problems and add his big contract. The top of the tight-end market was...
GOP's lone black senator says 2020 election is about 'promise of America'
Congress' only black GOP senator, Tim Scott of South Carolina, praised President Trump for making "tremendous progress" in achieving equality for all Americans as he closed out Monday's first night...
Off-duty NYPD cop arrested for allegedly threatening to kill fiancée
An off-duty NYPD cop was arrested Monday for allegedly threatening to kill his fiancée who had an order of protection against him from a separate alleged attack five months ago,...
Brace yourself for Giants roster surprises
Not at every position and certainly not where new head coach Joe Judge has little choice but to rely on those who were here last season. When it comes time...
Trump Jr. says Biden will 'crush the working man and woman' in blistering RNC speech
Donald Trump Jr. accused Joe Biden of running on a platform "designed to crush the working man and woman" in a blistering headline speech at the 2020 Republican National Convention....
Kimberly Guilfoyle's RNC speech makes waves on social media
Kimberly Guilfoyle delivered a passionate pro-Trump message at the 2020 Republican National Convention on Monday. The Trump campaign surrogate made waves on social media with her in-your-face address trashing the...
Nikki Haley says 'we stood up for America' during RNC speech
Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley touted President Trump as the man to lead America on the international stage — while claiming that challenger Joe Biden would...
Trump meets at White House with US hostages during surprise RNC event
WASHINGTON -- President Trump met with freed US hostages at the White House who thanked him for saving their lives in another surprise event during the 2020 Republican National Convention...
RNC 2020: Jim Jordan accuses Democrats of bowing to mob rule
GOP Rep. Jim Jordan accused Democrats of kowtowing to mob rule in a full-throated 2020 Republican National Convention speech on Monday evening. "This election is about who can preserve the...
Democratic rep delivers blistering attack on his own party at RNC
Democratic Georgia state Rep. Vernon Jones bashed his party and declared his ardent support for President Trump in a speech Monday night at the 2020 Republican National Convention. Jones, who...
Le'Veon Bell soaking up veteran's ageless wisdom
Adrian Peterson is 35, and they still call him All Day. Curtis Martin made history when he led the NFL in rushing at 31. Age 30 doesn’t have to be...
Viral St. Louis gun-wielding couple boosts Trump, bashes Dems at RNC
Mark and Patricia McCloskey, the St. Louis couple caught on video pointing guns at Black Lives Matter protesters outside their home in June, endorsed President Trump as the law-and-order candidate...
Parkland dad praises Trump, blasts Obama-Biden in fiery RNC speech
In a gripping speech in support of Donald Trump, the father of Parkland shooting victim Meadow Pollock accused Barack Obama and Joe Biden of "forcing" flawed restorative justice policies into...
Steve Cohen out to gobble up Hollywood big fish with new management company
Hollywood is on its knees — and Steve Cohen smells an opportunity. The controversial hedge-fund boss — who’s been battling Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez to buy the Mets —...
University of Alabama records more than 500 COVID-19 cases in less than a week
The University of Alabama reported more than 500 new coronavirus cases from tests administered since classes resumed last Wednesday. The university’s main campus in Tuscaloosa registered 531 infections between students,...
Islanders shut out Flyers to take series lead
The Islanders followed a gritty veteran defenseman to a series lead in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Behind a seasoned performance from Andy Greene, whose first goal...
Football great Herschel Walker throws block for Trump at RNC
Former gridiron great Herschel Walker, who once played for a team owned by President Trump, lined up for the incumbent at the 2020 Republican National Convention on Monday — and...
Cuomo, de Blasio appear in RNC video for botched COVID response
New York's Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio made an appearance at the 2020 Republican National Convention on Monday -- in a video trashing their response to the...
Trump meets with essential workers during surprise RNC appearance
WASHINGTON -- President Trump made a surprise appearance during the 2020 Republican National Convention kick-off on Monday, interviewing frontline workers from the East Room at the White House. Trump met...
Knicks eyeing forward with Jaylen Brown hype as unexpected draft option
He’s not a scoring point guard, he’s not even a good shooter. But he’s got a reputation for being a winner and defender — and that might be what the...
RNC 2020: Teacher, school choice advocate Rebecca Friedrichs backs Trump
Rebecca Friedrichs, a veteran California teacher and school choice advocate, touted President Trump as the candidate for the education system at Monday's opening night of the 2020 Republican National Convention...
Mets have no time for excuses amid daunting stretch
After four straight days of postponements due to a pair of coronavirus cases, the Mets now face a different hurdle: starting Tuesday, they’ll play nine games in six days —...
Liberal Dems more likely to shut down political talk over disagreement
Liberal Democrats are more likely to stop discussing politics with someone with whom they disagree than other Americans, a survey reveals. Sixty percent of liberal Democrats cut off political talk...
Charlie Kirk hails Trump as 'bodyguard of western civilization' at RNC
Charlie Kirk, the young founder of the organization Turning Point USA, dubbed President Trump the "bodyguard of western civilization" in his speech opening the 2020 Republican National Convention on Monday...
Viral candidate Kim Klacik rips into Dems at RNC
Kim Klacik, the Baltimore congressional candidate whose rebuke of Democratic leaders in big cities across America went viral last week, repeated the charge in Monday's opening night of the Republican...
Jerry Falwell Jr. allegedly caught on tape warning pool boy not to make wife jealous
Jerry Falwell Jr. warned the pool boy his wife was having an affair with not to make her jealous with stories of other hookups, according to audio of their phone...
Matt Gaetz says Biden administration would be ‘Weekend at Bernie’s’
President Biden would be a puppet of the Democratic Party's noisy progressive flank, GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz said at Monday's Republican convention kick-off -- calling Biden's White House a "Weekend...
Joe Judge chews out Giants at heated practice
Around the scheduled end time for a two-hour practice, Joe Judge called the Giants together and cut the music. It quickly became clear over the silence that this wasn’t the...
Undrafted rookie doing everything to get Jets' attention
This was not the NFL Scouting Combine experience that Lawrence Cager had been dreaming of. It was 11 hours in an Indianapolis hospital undergoing a medical check, with doctors pulling...
Prison-bound Sheldon Silver threatens to punch out Post photographer
Crooked ex-pol Sheldon Silver almost added assault to his criminal record on Monday evening -- when he blew his stack at a Post photographer. The prison-bound former state Assembly speaker...
How ‘protecting tenants’ hurts innocents
New York’s habit of offering blanket protections for renters has a serious dark side, as Heidi Russell is learning. Russell rented out the second bedroom of her Barrow Street co-op...
What to watch for on night one of the RNC
President Trump and the Republicans are making their pitch to America for four more years as the 2020 Republican National Convention kicks off Monday night. Whereas last week's Democratic National...
Team Biden’s two-faced games on anti-Semite Linda Sarsour
Joe Biden’s campaign can’t seem to make up its mind about notorious anti-Semite Linda Sarsour — unless its “principle” is merely to tell you what you want to hear. In...
NFL rookie sorry for trying to sneak woman into team hotel
Kemah Siverand didn't dress this one up: he's sorry. The undrafted rookie cornerback, cut by the Seattle Seahawks after he was caught on video trying to sneak a woman into...
In New York, the protests should be about shootings by civilians
A pair of shootings of black men by cops in Wisconsin and Louisiana has enflamed anti-police protests across the nation. But here in the city, the problem isn’t trigger-happy cops...
Democrats are pretending the cities aren’t burning
The Democratic convention portrayed an America suffering from every possible sort of malady — except urban unrest. Is the country going through a terrible pandemic? Yes. A punishing recession? Absolutely....
Why the Fifth Avenue 'Black Lives Matter' mural is another de Blasio disaster
It happened again this weekend: A pro-Trump protester vandalized the Black Lives Matter mural painted on Fifth Avenue below Trump Tower. The mural has become a dangerously divisive symbol. It...
The two Yankees suddenly facing so much pressure
Even members of the Wade and Estrada families would agree the Yankees aren’t as strong up the middle with Tyler Wade and Thairo Estrada playing where Gleyber Torres and DJ...
Ex-'throuple' pol rips Falwell Jr. over pool boy sex scandal
Former "throuple" pol Katie Hill on Monday took a swipe at religious-right leader Jerry Falwell Jr. over a sex scandal allegedly involving him, his wife and a pool boy. Hill...
There is a Mets surprise waiting for all of us
You get the sense that if they could, the Mets would channel one of the signature moves of the seminal figure of one of their ancestral forebears. That would be...
Biden's blinkered COVID fix and other commentary
Pandemic journal: Joe’s Blinkered COVID Fix The Wall Street Journal’s editors now know why Joe Biden’s advisers have kept him “under wraps”: The ex-veep vowed Sunday to shut the economy...
CDC drops 14-day quarantine recommendation for travelers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday dropped its recommendation for travelers to quarantine for 14 days upon returning from trips overseas or out of state during...
Shaq still haunted by his Kobe Bryant regrets
Shaquille O’Neal still has regrets and gets emotional when talking about Kobe Bryant, seven months after the death of his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate. “I don’t want to see...
Nose-swabbing COVID-19 robot offers terrifying vision of the future
These are snot the droids you are looking for. A Taiwanese medtech startup has unveiled a robot that can perform nasal-swab coronavirus tests autonomously. Brain Navi says its Nasal Swab...
'Five Bedrooms' star Stephen Peacocke was a 'jackaroo' before acting
"Five Bedrooms" follows five people in their 30s and 40s — some of whom barely know each other — who agree to buy a house as an investment after sharing...
Giants-loving family overjoyed to have Jason Garrett back home
Dressed to match his brothers in pajamas with a blue Giants helmet across the chest, Jason Garrett allowed an interruption to his busy day to pose for the family photo....
This college football poll is completely ludicrous
The preseason AP Top 25 is out, but there’s one huge snub: COVID-19. The virus did not make the list, but nine college football programs that will be sitting this...
Allan Rich, actor in 'Serpico,' 'Quiz Show' and 'Amistad,' dead at 94
Allan Rich, who was blacklisted in Hollywood early in his career and later found his niche as a versatile character actor in hundreds of roles, died on Aug. 22. He...
The fantasy football strategy that could transform your draft
Remember in the original “Star Wars” when Luke and Han go to the Death Star to save Princess Leia from Darth Vadar? The plan didn’t quite work out as envisioned,...
Photos show devastation in wake of Wisconsin protests
Photos from Kenosha, Wisconsin show the aftermath of violent protests that broke out after a black man was shot by a white police officer on Sunday. The images show burned-out...
Sorry, Seinfeld: Your love of NYC won't change the facts about its crisis
I’ve gotten more death threats in the past week than probably the average politician does — all because I wrote a column for The Post with the online headline “NYC...
Cop's wife dies while trapped in rear of sweltering police SUV
The wife of a Florida cop died after getting trapped inside his police SUV as the temperature outside soared into the 90s, according to a report Monday. Clara Paulino's fingerprints...
Teens find treasure trove of ancient pure gold coins in Israel
They really struck gold. Two Israeli teenagers on their summer break unearthed a clay jar filled with hundreds of gold coins that had sat undisturbed for more than 1,100 years....
'They'll be back': De Blasio isn't stressing exodus of wealthy New Yorkers
Let them leave. That was the blunt message Mayor de Blasio had for well-heeled New Yorkers fleeing the city because of the coronavirus, rising crime, unemployment and other factors --...
This NYC club is throwing secret, indoor ragers amid pandemic
An underground Brooklyn club has been hosting secret dance parties devoid of coronavirus precautions — leaving neighbors in fear that the club dubbed The Illmore might live up to its...
76ers 'upheaval' begins with firing of embattled head coach
The 76ers finally dropped the hammer, and more could be on the way. About 24 hours after getting swept out of the playoffs in the first round, the 76ers fired...
LeBron knows how ridiculous his balding head looks
This is what LeBron James would have missed had he instituted his typical social media blackout during the NBA playoffs. Monday morning, hours before the Lakers were set to square...
Farewell, Falwell? Conservative college prez's status unclear amid pool boy sex scandal
Jerry Falwell Jr. on Monday denied reports that he has resigned as president of Liberty University amid an alleged sex scandal involving him, his wife and a pool boy --...
You can stay inside Taylor Swift's former tour bus for $2K per night
They've transported the likes of Cher, Beyoncé, Post Malone, Dolly Parton, Lady Gaga and Oprah.
LeBron James calls for justice for Wisconsin shooting victim Jacob Blake
LeBron James took to Twitter Monday to denounce Sunday's shooting of a black Wisconsin man by police. "And y'all wonder why we say what we say about the Police!! Someone...
iHeartRadio Music Awards 2020 broadcast canceled due to coronavirus
Winners instead will be unveiled on radio stations and social media over Labor Day weekend.
Feds reveal disturbing new details in disappearance of missing NJ girl
A New Jersey girl who vanished from a park nearly a year ago was likely snatched by a predator hunting for an opportunity to grab a child, according to a...
'Direct consequence of climate warming': Astounding amount of Earth's ice has melted
Just days after a group of researchers found that Greenland's ice sheet is past a "point of no return," a separate group of experts said that Earth has lost 28...
Usain Bolt fearing coronavirus after his surprise birthday bash
Usain Bolt is taking COVID-19 precautions in the aftermath of his surprise birthday bash in Jamaica. The Olympic gold medalist sprinter took a COVID-19 test Saturday and is quarantining until...
Widower files suit for architect fatally struck by falling building facade
The husband of the architect who was killed by a falling piece of building facade has filed a wrongful death suit against the city and the building owners. Architect Erica Tishman,...
Mets returning to daunting schedule
After what will be five straight days without a baseball game, the Mets will make up for it in short order beginning Tuesday. The team will play nine games in...
'Robin's Wish' looks at comedian Robin Williams' tragic final days
A new documentary, “Robin’s Wish,” out Sept. 1, documents Robin Williams' final days as his worsening condition alarmed loved ones and colleagues.
Biden camp apologizes to Muslim Dems after condemning Linda Sarsour
The Joe Biden campaign appears to be publicly condemning anti-Israel activists while privately pandering to them. Team Biden went into damage control Sunday to shore up support with Muslim-American Democrats...
Exiled Indians ace among intriguing Yankees trade possibilities: Sherman
Since the beginning of last season — since the Yankees moved on from them — Lance Lynn leads major league pitchers in Wins Above Replacement (Baseball Reference), ahead of Jacob...
Mishandling of misconduct reports, retaliation a pattern across the National Guard
“It was one of those ‘this is just what we do here” type of situations,” Army Staff Sgt. Jessica MacHaffie said of the reaction from colleagues after a field-grade officer,...
Cops, store owners fume after alleged NYC looter freed after two-month search
A twenty-something terror accused of inciting riots and looting a Manhattan liquor store led cops on a two-month chase -- only to be cut loose after his arrest to the...
Tropical Storm Laura likely to become hurricane by Tuesday
One of the two storms set to smack the southern U.S. coast will likely turn into a hurricane Tuesday, forecasters warned as the storm's partner in crime appeared to weaken....
This will be a different kind of trade deadline for the Mets
Don’t expect any big splashes from Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen before next Monday’s trade deadline. Van Wagenen, who traded prospects for Marcus Stroman at last year’s deadline, said...
Principals union blasts NYC's 'too little too late' outdoor learning plan
The union representing city school principals blasted the Department of Education's plans for outdoor learning announced Monday by Mayor Bill de Blasio as too little too late. "Once again, the...
Billions of ‘rogue planets’ may be drifting through Milky Way unattached to star
There may be more than 100 billion "rogue planets" drifting through the Milky Way unattached to a star, new research has suggested. The free-floating planets travel aimlessly through space, because...
Which NFL stadiums will have fans in 2020?
With the NFL season slated to open Sept. 10 in Kansas City, many teams still remain undecided at what capacity, if at all, they will permit fans to attend games....
De Blasio's homeless hotels plague struggling restaurateurs
Upper West Side restaurateurs struggling to survive COVID say the city did them no favor by moving hundreds of homeless men dealing with drug addiction into the neighborhood just as...
Reebok takes 50 percent off select running shoes for daily deal
Reebok sneakers never disappoint. Known for their comfort and trendy design, they are a clear staple for runners everywhere. And now you stock up on your favorite styles with its...
NY AG says Eric Trump is stonewalling investigation into Trump Organization
Eric Trump is refusing to be interviewed as part of an investigation into the Trump Organization's financial dealings, New York Attorney General Letitia James alleged in new court papers filed...
Is a serial killer behind the deaths of several couples?
The deaths of five couples in England that were believed to be murder-suicides may actually have been slayings carried out by a serial killer who has been on the loose...
MTA offers $10K reward to find serial subway window smasher
The cash-strapped MTA is putting up $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of the "sociopath" vandal who's been smashing 7 train windows, the agency's top boss announced Monday. "This...
Strapped tourist busted with firearm in Empire State Building
An 18-year-old out-of-towner thought it'd be fine to see one of New York City's most iconic tourist attractions while packing a pistol, The Post has learned. The Wyoming teen, Sabrina...
Biden calls for probe of police shooting of black man in Wisconsin
Joe Biden said Sunday's shooting of a black man in Wisconsin pierces "the soul of our nation" and that the cops involved "must be held accountable," according to a statement...
Video shows devastation in Dominican Republic after Tropical Storm Laura
Tropical Storm Laura tore through the Dominican Republic with strong winds, dumping heavy rainfall that left residents wading waist-deep through floods, video shows. The storm on Saturday killed at least...
Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy struggling with new PGA reality
The PGA Tour is two-plus months into fanless tournaments and two of the game's best players are still trying to adjust to it. Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy have been...
Romeo and Juliet? Researchers reveal Shakespeare's sexuality
Now here's a period drama.
Kim Yo Jong could be North Korea's worst dictator yet
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un's sister could be the Hermit Kingdom's most brutal leader if she succeeds him, experts told The Post on Monday.
Survivors of New Zealand mosque attack confront terrorist in court
Survivors and the loved ones of slain worshipers in the 2019 New Zealand mosque attacks confronted terrorist Brenton Harrison Tarrant in court Monday during a hearing ahead of his sentencing....
Instant Pot Aura discounted 54 percent for Amazon sale
If you’ve been shopping for a new kitchen gadget, then we’ve found the perfect deal. Amazon is taking 54% off the Instant Pot Aura slow cooker for a one-day flash sale. The...
NYPD detective helps distressed woman on JetBlue flight
One of New York's Finest took his duties to new heights when he helped a woman who was in distress on a flight back to the city from Arizona. NYPD...
Trump to direct federal agencies to move into 'Opportunity Zones'
WASHINGTON -- President Trump on Monday will order federal agencies to prioritize moving their offices to Opportunity Zones to spur investment in some of the nation's poorest neighborhoods, The Post...
'Mario and Luigi' go on wild joy ride through NYC in viral stunt
Complete with mini go-carts.
PBA backs Nicole Malliotakis over Max Rose in tight Staten Island race
The New York City Police Benevolent Association endorsed GOP congressional challenger Nicole Malliotakis over first-term Staten Island Democratic incumbent Rep. Max Rose in what is considered one of the most...
Giants receiver flashes first-round pedigree in eye-opening practice
Highlights from Monday's Giants practice: Good Blake Martinez continually draws the unenviable task of covering Saquon Barkley in 1-on-1s, offering the ultimate chance to improve his criticized coverage skills. He...
Science foundation discusses funding giant Hawaii telescope
HONOLULU — The National Science Foundation has launched an informal outreach to Hawaii about possible funding efforts for the stalled Thirty Meter Telescope project. The effort by the nation’s top...
Young people don't trust anyone who uses this punctuation, period
Serving you period drama.
Chubby dog's epic food fail is a 'treat' to watch
Who's hungry? This doughy dog chowed down at a pet expo in Taichung, Taiwan, when challenged to a race without being distracted by food. Watch as Nimo the chunky chow-chow...
Yankees giving away free gear for getting coronavirus test
Get tested, and score some free Yankees stuff. The Yankees have teamed up with Mayor Bill de Blasio for this week’s Get Tested Tuesday initiative, whereby the first 4,000 people...
First openly gay cabinet member: Trump rejects 'identity politics'
Richard Grenell says President Trump's decision to include him in his cabinet had nothing to do with his sexuality or "identity politics."
One of the world's rarest animals born at zoo in England
A newborn African wild donkey, one of the world's rarest and most endangered mammals, has been born at a zoo in the UK. The foal was born at Marwell Zoo...
South Korea on verge of 'massive' nationwide COVID-19 outbreak
South Korea is on the brink of a “massive nationwide outbreak" of the coronavirus, the country's top health official warned as it recorded its highest number of new cases in...
AI pilot beats human in clean sweep of virtual F-16 dogfights
An AI pilot defeated a human pilot in a clean sweep of virtual reality dogfights, with experts hailing the victory as a significant moment for artificial intelligence, sources reported. The...
Storage locker treasure hunters cash in on Kobe Bryant discovery
What a $375 steal. An abandoned storage unit in the Los Angeles area went up for auction recently and drew a top bid of $375, according to TMZ. The winner...
California wildfires grow to become among largest in state's history
Two California wildfires have grown into the second- and third-largest blazes in the state's recorded history, as firefighters struggle to contain the flames that have consumed huge portions of the...
Scott Peterson spared from death penalty in infamous slaying of pregnant wife
California’s highest court overturned Scott Peterson’s death sentence Monday — although the ruling still left the door open for the wife-killer to be executed. The state’s supreme court balked at...
Postmaster general defiant, won't return mail sorting machines
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on Monday defiantly pushed back against Democrats calling for him to return mail sorting machines removed from post offices before November's presidential election.
New Zealand extends Auckland coronavirus lockdown
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Monday that the city of Auckland will remain under lockdown for an extra four days in order to successfully manage the reemergence of...
Gov. Cuomo boasts New York's coronavirus rate amid record low
The infection rate for the coronavirus in New York state plummeted to the lowest level during the pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo reported Monday. Of the 62,031 tests of New Yorkers...
Virgin Islands to subpoena Leon Black, Apollo over Epstein ties
US Virgin Islands authorities will issue subpoenas to Leon Black and his private-equity giant Apollo Global Management, demanding that they fork over details of their ties to pedophile financier Jeffrey...
This was an emotional Dustin Johnson triumph for Paulina Gretzky
Dustin Johnson's Northern Trust victory on Sunday tugged at the heartstrings in a myriad of ways. As Johnson competed in Massachusetts over the weekend, longtime love Paulina Gretzky highlighted the...
Woman declared 'dead' found alive inside Detroit funeral home
A Detroit woman was declared dead and shipped off to a funeral home Sunday -- only for shocked workers to discover she was still alive.
Instagram deletes account advertising 'COVID parties' at Arizona State University
PHOENIX — Instagram has deleted an account that claimed to throw “COVID parties” at Arizona State University after the school sued Facebook and the owner of the account on Thursday...
De Blasio makes questionable claim about NYC homeless encampments
Mayor Bill de Blasio made the head-scratching claim that homeless encampments are "very, very rare" in the city -- despite the proliferation of sprawling shantytowns that has been well documented...
Dennis Quaid making non-scripted series about rescue cat, 'Saving Dennis Quaid'
Dennis Quaid recently saved a cat, named Dennis Quaid, from an animal shelter in Lynchburg, Virginia and will turn the story into a non-scripted TV project.
Here are the countries that have never reported a coronavirus case
Health over wealth.
Trump calls delegates 'incredible warriors' at RNC
President Trump popped in early to the Republican National Convention on its first day Monday to cries of "four more years" from delegates after being officially crowned the party's nominee.
Kevin Bacon preparing his 'morning mango' may be TikTok’s sexiest ASMR video
Kevin Bacon's sultry whisper is sending tremors across social media.
Beyoncé drops video for ‘Brown Skin Girl,’ starring Blue Ivy and Kelly Rowland
Beyoncé has released a new video for her song “Brown Skin Girl,” featuring appearances from her daughter Blue Ivy and former Destiny’s Child bandmate Kelly Rowland, along with Naomi Campbell,...
Will Yankees injuries ever stop?
The Yankees had the whole weekend to get the three-game sweep at the hands of the Rays off their minds after the Subway Series was postponed due to a positive...
Majority of Brooklyn small businesses will struggle to stay open: survey
The majority of Brooklyn's small businesses will struggle to survive this fall because of coronavirus-related losses, according to a new survey by a local industry group. “The small businesses that...
Joel Embiid's 76ers future suddenly in question after dreadful sweep
The 76ers seem all but assured of having to find a new coach soon, but their future beyond that remains very much cloudy. That includes center Joel Embiid, the face...
Didi Gregorius showing Yankees he was worth $14 million
His new team is in last place, but Didi Gregorius continues to make a positive impact for the Philadelphia Phillies. The popular former Yankees shortstop belted his fourth home run...
Nightmares, flashbacks, fatigue: Beirut faces mental health crisis after blast
BEIRUT - More than two weeks after a massive explosion tore through Beirut killing 181 people and leaving entire neighborhoods in ruins, Sandra Abinader still jumps at the slightest sound....
EPA OKs first long-term disinfectant against COVID-19 for emergency use
The Environmental Protection Agency granted emergency approval Monday for the first long-lasting disinfectant against COVID-19 -- which could kill the virus on surfaces for days after cleanings.
BLM leaders hit Democrats for 'performative' 2020 convention
Last week's Democratic National Convention featured countless references to Black Lives Matter, but some leaders in the movement are expressing concern that Democrats could simply be paying lip service. Speaking...
Why Cleveland will top the Twins
Islanders/Flyers in the Toronto bubble Monday night. A hypothetical to ponder as we watch Game 1. If Lou Lamoriello was running New York City and Mayor de Bubblehead was running...
'The Boys' are back in town for Season 2
"The Boys" returns for a second whirlwind season of damaged superheroes and the rogue group hell-bent on exposing their dirty secrets.
Wisconsin man 'fighting for his life' after police shooting
Wisconsin man Jacob Blake -- whose shooting by cops in front of his kids sparked riots in his hometown of Kenosha -- was still "fighting for his life" Monday after...
Pence: Biden, Democratic Party have been 'overtaken by the radical left'
Vice President Mike Pence said it was "deeply humbling" to be nominated as President Trump's running mate for another four years and encouraged attendees at the Republican National Convention to...
Office in Dubai using color-coded wristbands to guide social distancing
DUBAI - As nearly 100 employees went back to work in the office of a Dubai media company, managers found a way to avoid awkwardness around social distancing — color-coded...
Unholy trinity? Pool boy claims Falwell Jr. liked to watch him have sex with wife
Jerry Falwell Jr. has revealed his wife had an affair with a pool boy, who he says later tried to extort the couple. But the other man claims the embattled...
Hong Kong walking tour company moves online to survive pandemic
HONG KONG - A Hong Kong tourism company has moved its walking tours online to reach a travel-starved audience unable to explore new places due to coronavirus restrictions. The company,...
Scary study reveals how long coronavirus can live on meat and fish
The coronavirus can survive for up to three weeks on frozen meat and fish, according to a new study that warns about the danger of contaminated food in sparking new...
China already giving potential COVID-19 vaccine to high-risk workers
China has been administering a potential COVID-19 vaccine to employees whose jobs put them at high risk of contracting the virus, a top health official said. Zheng Zhongwei, director of...
Rio Tinto cutting executive bonuses after review of cave destruction
Rio Tinto said Monday it will cut the short-term bonuses of some senior executives but stopped short of leadership overhaul following review of the company’s destruction of two ancient caves...
Ravens-Earl Thomas breakup could get messier with $10 million fight looming
An abrupt fall from grace for "Legion of Boom" member Earl Thomas III could have costly implications. If the Ravens — as expected— move to recover the $10 million the...
Save over 40% on this foam massage ball that helps relieve sore muscles
Scroll through Instagram for ten minutes and you are bound to find an influencer raving about the massaging effects of vibration therapy—but does it really work? There have been a...
Delta doubles staffers handling cabin cleaning in 'pit stop' revamp
Delta Air Lines has doubled its staffing to handle revamped pre-flight “pit stops” for deeper cleaning and wants to ensure that tray tables and restroom door handles are germ-free with...
TikTok sues US government over Trump ban, forced sale
TikTok on Monday sued the Trump administration for ordering its Chinese parent company to sell the mega-popular app's US business. In a blog post called "Why we are suing the...
A's pitchers' road struggles make Texas the pick
The Texas Rangers will look to Lance Lynn to help a squad that has lost eight games in a row. Lynn has given up two runs or fewer in all...
How Luka Doncic's girlfriend celebrated his epic Mavericks win
No one was more amped after Luka Doncic's spectacular performance Sunday night than girlfriend Anamaria Goltes.
Popular WWE host signs off for the last time
Renee Young is officially no more. Renee Paquette, who took on the stage name Renee Young upon joining WWE nearly eight years ago, made her final appearance for the wrestling...
President Trump is officially Republican nominee after RNC roll call
Nevada vaulted Trump over the 1,276 delegate threshold needed to win the nomination to a second four-year term but for some unclear reason, Nebraska's 36 delegates were snubbed during the...
Officer knocked out by brick as riots in Wisconsin escalate
A Wisconsin officer was apparently knocked out by a brick as an angry mob cheered and shouted "f--k the police" during riots in Kenosha.
Dirty dozen: NYC sees 12th straight week of surging gun violence
Nearly four dozen people were injured in shootings over the weekend — as Gotham recorded its 12th consecutive week of surging gun violence, according to authorities. One of the latest...
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned, German hospital says
Russian opposition leader and Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was poisoned, according to a German hospital where he is being treated while in a medially induced coma after being transferred from...
De Blasio unveils plan for outdoor classrooms
New York City streets and parks will be turned into outdoor classrooms amid the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday.
This Alexa-enabled robot vacuum is highly rated on Amazon and now on sale
Spending more time at home directly correlates to making more messes at home — we don’t make the rules. Whether you have been experimenting in the kitchen with your newfound...
Paris burns: Angry soccer fans clash with police after agonizing loss
Despair on the field morphed into violence on the streets of Paris on Sunday night. Fans of PSG clashed with riot police in the city, leading to 148 arrests after...
Claudia Conway reacts to her mom Kellyanne's resignation
Claudia Conway, daughter of President Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway and her husband, presidential critic George Conway, took to TikTok to react to their withdrawal from politics -- expressing dismay that...
Brazil's Bolsonaro tells reporter he wants to punch them in the face
BRASILIA - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Sunday he wanted to punch a reporter in the face for asking about bank deposits made in the account of his wife,...
Patriots sign tight end who hasn't played football in five years
Bill Belichick has added a true patriot to his training camp roster. Paul Quessenberry, who hasn’t played organized football in more than five years due to a stint in the...
German researchers throw pop concert to see how coronavirus spreads at arenas
BERLIN — Germany held a pop concert Saturday to see how those attending could spread coronavirus if they had it. German researchers studying COVID-19 packed part of a Leipzig arena...
Shorts with a 5.5-inch inseam make a guy instantly hotter
It's thigh time you tried these, dudes.
Lithuanians form human chain to support protesters, back democracy in Belarus
MEDIKINNAI, Lithuania — More than 50,000 Lithuanians joined hands Sunday in a human chain stretching 20 miles from the capital of Vilinus to the Belarus border to express solidarity with...
Spotify inks podcast deal with 'League of Legends' maker Riot Games
Spotify is digging deeper into podcasting in a new partnership Riot Games, maker of the battle royale video game "League of Legends." The deal will include an original podcast series...
Microsoft backs Epic Games in fight over Apple fees
The software giant co-founded by Bill Gates said in a Sunday court filing that Apple's threat to cut off Epic from its developer tools later this week would hurt not...
Zoom suffers outage blocking users from hosting video meetings, webinars
Zoom suffered an outage that prevented users from holding virtual conferences for more than three hours Monday morning. The videoconferencing platform — which has seen a surge in new users...
Zuckerberg lobbied against TikTok in Washington
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg lobbied against TikTok in Washington months before President Trump threatened to ban the popular Chinese-owned app.
'B---h:' The love triangle roots behind Clippers star's rock bottom playoff moment
It’s already the best series of the first round of NBA playoff games, but in case you needed another reason to tune into the Clippers-Mavericks battle there’s a whole lot...
Lab explains what caused NFL's coronavirus testing mishap
The New Jersey lab at the heart of the NFL’s weekend COVID-19 scare says the 77 false-positive samples affecting 11 teams were caused by “an isolated contamination during test preparation”...
Miner finds 442-carat diamond that could be worth up to $18 million
One of the world's largest diamonds has been unearthed in Africa -- a 442-carat rock worth as much as $18 million, according to one expert. Gem Diamonds Ltd. discovered the...
Armed protesters confront SWAT team in Wisconsin after shooting of black man
Anti-police protesters armed with powerful rifles confronted an armored SWAT vehicle as Kenosha, Wisconsin, was left in flames following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, alarming footage shows. A line...
Naked truth: Dozens of nudists test positive for coronavirus
More than 100 nudists have tested positive for the coronavirus in a “very worrying” outbreak at a popular naturist holiday resort in France, according to reports. The Cap d’Agde resort...
Mike Pompeo reportedly to address RNC from Jerusalem
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will address the Republican National Convention on Tuesday from an “undisclosed location” in Israel, according to a report by Axios on Monday. The nation's top...
COVID-19 researchers record first case of reinfection
A 33-year-old man has contracted COVID-19 after recovering from the illness earlier this year in what's believed to be the world's first case of reinfection, researchers announced Monday. University of...
New guidelines say coronavirus antibody tests are pointless
You’ve heard about them everywhere since the beginning of the health crisis; antibody tests that can tell you whether you’ve had an undiagnosed COVID-19 case in the past and whether...
Nets will try to pry Gregg Popovich from Spurs
Fantasy aligned with reality when Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving came to Brooklyn last summer. Now, the Nets are dreaming big again. Preparing for one of the most anticipated seasons...
Postmaster General to deliver same opening statement in House hearing
If House lawmakers find Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's opening statement familiar, there's a reason. DeJoy will deliver the exact same remarks he gave before the Senate Friday when he testifies...
How to make your favorite NYC office lunch at home
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Shepard Smith's CNBC premiere set for Sept. 30
The 7 p.m. program will broadcast from CNBC’s headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ.
Japan PM hospitalized amid growing health concerns
Concerns are mounting over Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's health after the country's leader returned to a Tokyo hospital Monday for the second time in a week.
NYPD commish says allegations of a slowdown make his 'blood boil'
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea on Monday said accusations that his cops are on a "slowdown" makes his "blood boil."
Cara Delevingne doing Hulu series on sexuality, gender identity
The working title is "Planet Sex."
Team Trump outlines second-term priorities ahead of RNC
The Trump 2020 reelection campaign released a list of "core priorities" for a second term that includes adding 10 million jobs in 10 months, developing a coronavirus vaccine by the...
Doris Burke likens end of NBA playoff dud to a 'bad date'
Doris Burke's reign as the unofficial MVP of the NBA bubble continues. On Sunday, the ESPN commentator -- who comically shaded her ex-husband during a previous broadcast -- dropped another...
SummerSlam gave us the Roman Reigns WWE needs now
SummerSlam delivered a rare genuine surprise, and possibly the Roman Reigns we’ve been waiting for. WWE made good on the pay-per-view's tagline of “you’ll never see it coming” on Sunday...
Crazy Subway Series ahead with Mets' coronavirus outbreak contained
The Mets finally returned to action Monday with a workout at Citi Field. On Tuesday, they’ll play a doubleheader against the Marlins in Queens, their first games since a player...
Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Jack Sherman dead at 64
Jack Sherman, one-time guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers who played on the band’s debut album, has died at the age of 64, the band confirmed Friday. No cause...
Four arrested in Charlotte on third night of protests ahead of RNC
Protesters took to the streets of Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday for a third straight night of demonstrations that prompted police to use pepper spray and arrest four people ahead...
Mets mailbag: Behind the Wilpons' money-losing myth
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...
The big edge Islanders have against Flyers
It’s a Metropolitan Division clash once again. After imposing their style on the Capitals in the first round of the playoffs, the Islanders are now tasked with doing the same...
Tel Aviv erases 'Peeping Toms' beach mural after alleged gang rape of teen
A “Peeping Toms” mural in Tel Aviv depicting men ogling women in a changing room at a beach has been erased -- amid public outrage of the alleged gang rape...
Trump reportedly considers fast-tracking COVID-19 vaccine before election
The Trump administration is weighing a fast-track process that would allow AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine to be used in the US before November's presidential election, a new report says. One plan...
Republican former Sen. Jeff Flake endorses Joe Biden
Former Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) has endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, the former vice president's campaign said Monday. Flake, who retired from the Senate early last year, will deliver...
The RNC kicks off on Monday: Here's what to expect and how to watch
President Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and supporters will make the case for four more years during the 2020 Republican National Convention, which kicks off on Monday.
Seven more suspects arrested in alleged gang rape of teen girl in Israel
Israeli police have arrested seven more suspects – all of them minors – in the alleged gang rape of a 16-year-old girl in the Red Sea resort town of Eilat.
How to manage your sports betting bankroll
Believe it or not, bankroll management can be just as important as picking winners. The goal is to map out a disciplined, consistent strategy that allows you to maximize your...
'The Batman:' Everything we learned from the dark new trailer
“The Batman” is finally out of the shadows. The first trailer for Robert Pattinson’s take on Batman released on Saturday during the DC FanDome, giving fans their first looks at...
BLM protesters set Portland police station on fire as riot intensifies
Black Lives Matter militants set fire to a police station in Portland Sunday night during yet another night of violence in the Oregon city. The march on the Portland Police...
Russian doctors claim they saved Kremlin critic's life
Russian doctors claimed Monday that they saved the life of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who has been in a coma following allegations that he was poisoned – and denied there...
Kim Jong Un reportedly in a coma for months, recent appearances faked
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been in a coma for months and all his recent public appearances were faked, a South Korean official says in a new report...
Sister hypes up her boxing brother in this cute video
"You got this! You strong!" This little girl gave her brother the motivation he needed while practicing boxing on their back deck. See how she pumps him up as her...
Feds to impose new coronavirus testing rules after New York nursing home fiasco
The Trump administration will unveil mandatory coronavirus testing and reporting rules for nursing homes this week to prevent a recurrence of the tragic death toll in New York, The Post...
Jerry Falwell Jr. reveals wife's affair: 'Like living on a roller coaster'
Jerry Falwell Jr., the son of late evangelical leader Jerry Falwell, revealed Sunday that his wife had an affair with a family friend that sent him into a depression that...
Fiery protests erupt after video shows black man shot by Wisconsin police
Anti-police protests erupted Sunday night in Kenosha, Wisconsin, just hours after a police officer was filmed shooting a black man in the back as the man tried to enter his...
One person killed, two more wounded in Kentucky mall shooting
Three people were shot, one fatally, inside a Kentucky mall on Sunday, police said. The shooting occurred about 4 p.m. outside a store in the Fayette Mall in Lexington, cops...
Islanders set for 'greasy' next series
The unique postseason bubble makes for some new experiences, but there isn’t a whole lot that the men behind the benches for the Islanders-Flyers series haven’t already seen. Barry Trotz...
NFL's COVID testing disaster rendered 77 false alarms
The NFL had 77 positive COVID-19 tests from 11 teams re-examined by a New Jersey lab after false positives, and all those tests came back negative. The league asked the...
Jacque Vaughn's Nets future hangs in the balance
The Nets’ crazy COVID campaign ended Sunday. It remains to be seen if interim coach Jacque Vaughn’s stay ended with it. The Nets’ 150-122 thrashing at the hands of Toronto...