August 26, 2020
RNC night three celebrated heroes — and Trump's steady wingman Mike Pence
The first two nights of the Republican National Convention felt like festivals of freedom dedicated to the re-election of a president who loves the spotlight. Night three focused on Vice...
Widower Sam Vigil endorses Trump, lauds ‘Operation Legend’ at RNC
An Albuquerque man whose wife was tragically murdered by an illegal immigrant with a lengthy rap sheet praised President Trump for finding her accused killer through Operation Legend in a...
Desegregation activist says Trump represents US he fought for at RNC
Lunch counter desegregation activist Clarence Henderson on Wednesday endorsed President Trump in a 2020 Republican National Convention speech. Henderson, who is black, recounted taking part in the 1960 Greensboro, North...
Lakers, Clippers push to boycott rest of NBA season in emotional meeting
The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers are in favor of boycotting the rest of the NBA postseason, according to multiple reports. They were the only teams to oppose...
New Zealand mosque shooter gets sentenced to life without parole
The white supremacist who gunned down 51 people during Friday prayer at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, has been sentenced to life in prison without a chance for parole....
Lara Trump gets personal in RNC 2020 speech, praises Trump as champion of women
Lara Trump described her father-in-law, President Trump, as a "person of convictions" who will fight tirelessly for the nation in remarks Wednesday at the 2020 Republican National Convention. "No one...
Mike Pence accepts VP nomination, says Trump 'believes in America' at RNC
Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday urged voters to reelect President Trump, hailing him as someone who "believes in America" at the 2020 Republican National Convention. Accepting his party’s vice...
Ex-Trump spy chief says Biden helped target Michael Flynn at RNC
Former acting intelligence director Richard Grenell on Wednesday accused Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden of scheming to take down President Trump's first national security adviser. "Former Vice President Joe Biden...
Clutch Mets hit salvages another wasted Jacob deGrom effort
From the empty stadiums to the increased rosters, the seven-inning doubleheaders to the new extra-inning rule, the COVID-19-forced postponements to players opting out, nothing about this shortened season is normal....
NHL stars upset with league's response to Jacob Blake shooting
The NHL was the only professional sports league in North America not to postpone games Wednesday in protest of Jacob Blake’s shooting by police, a decision that drew criticism from...
Iowa senator thanks Trump for standing up for farmers
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst, whose state was devastated earlier this month by a derecho windstorm, praised President Trump Wednesday at the 2020 Republican National Convention for delivering to those in...
De Blasio's inability to make a decision could be death knell for NYC restaurants
City restaurateurs reacted with shock and disbelief to Mayor de Blasio’s lack of urgency to reopen eating places indoors — an industry that employs over 300,000 people and is an...
Chinese dissident at RNC says Trump will stand up to Beijing
A prominent Chinese human rights activist urged Americans to vote for President Trump in remarks Wednesday at the 2020 Republican National Convention, saying he has stood up to China during...
Craven Democrats invite violence: Devine
An army of lawyers descended on the Wisconsin city of Kenosha on Tuesday to prey on the family of Jacob Blake and fan the flames of mob violence. Sure enough,...
Giants' Evan Engram makes big play to empty MetLife stadium
Highlights from Wednesday's Giants practice: Evan Almighty The Giants didn’t practice in pads or at full speed, as Wednesday’s session inside MetLife Stadium was more of a walk-through. But tight...
There will be more twists and turns in Islanders' series
It was another Game 2 of another second-round playoff series three years ago when Alain Vigneault was on the wrong end of another late third-period tying goal off the stick...
NY Rep. Lee Zeldin lauds Trump's COVID-19 response at RNC
Military veteran and Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin touted President Trump as the candidate to lead America out of the coronavirus pandemic Wednesday night at the 2020 Republican National Convention...
Catholic nun touts Trump's pro-life bona fides at RNC
A Catholic nun -- who's had previous stints as a surgeon, Army colonel and missionary -- anointed President Trump as "the most pro-life President that this nation has ever had" in...
Rising GOP star Madison Cawthorn gives stirring speech about adversity at RNC
He's truly a rising GOP star. Madison Cawthorn -- a GOP congressional candidate who will likely become the youngest person ever elected to Congress -- gave an impassioned speech at...
NY Rep. Elise Stefanik says Biden wants to keep Americans 'locked in the basement' at RNC
Upstate New York Rep. Elise Stefanik praised President Trump as the candidate who would stand up for Main Street and protect hardworking American families during her 2020 Republican National Convention...
Jacob Blake had a knife in his car when he was shot by police, DOJ says
Jacob Blake had a knife inside his vehicle when he was shot seven times by a Wisconsin police officer as he opened the SUV’s door, authorities revealed Wednesday. The discovery...
College football icon coach Lou Holtz calls Trump a 'consistent winner' at RNC
Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz called a play for President Trump Wednesday night at the 2020 Republican National Convention, endorsing him as the man to lead America to victory....
Logger in 'Make Logging Great Again' hat thanks Trump for industry support at RNC
He's trying to make the "lumberjack look" hip again. Scott Dane, a logger and trucker from Wisconsin, threw his support behind President Trump in remarks at the 2020 Republican National...
Karen Pence plugs military spouses and art therapy at RNC
Second lady Karen Pence on Wednesday used her Republican National Convention speech to promote military spouses and art therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder. Pence combined two themes of the evening,...
Kellyanne Conway says ‘everyday heroes have a champion’ in Trump at RNC
Outgoing White House counselor Kellyanne Conway gave her boss a parting gift Wednesday night at the 2020 Republican National Convention, endorsing him as the presidential candidate to champion women's rights....
McEnany shares how Trump, Ivanka supported her through health ordeal
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany detailed how President Trump supported her through a health ordeal -- and continues to stand by her as a working mother -- in remarks...
Yankees' disastrous day includes ominous Aaron Judge exit
The Yankees began a stretch of 35 games in 33 days with a doubleheader in Atlanta on Wednesday. It couldn’t have gone much worse. They lost both games to extend...
Sen. Marsha Blackburn says Democrats are trying to 'cancel' law enforcement at RNC
Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn accused Democrats of trying to "cancel" the nation's law enforcement and armed services during her 2020 Republican National Convention speech on Wednesday evening. The GOP lawmaker...
Bella Thorne's OnlyFans debut a stark contrast to Disney pal's career
They could have been Tinseltown twinsies.
South Dakota gov. likens Trump's challenges to Lincoln's during RNC speech
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on Wednesday likened President Trump's challenges managing racial unrest in the US to clashes over slavery before the Civil War in urging voters to re-elect...
WNBA follows NBA lead and postpones its games
The WNBA postponed its three games Wednesday night following the shooting of Jacob Blake over the weekend. The move came hours after the NBA decided to postpone its three playoff...
Sports' unprecedented Jacob Blake protest speaks volumes
We all celebrated the return of professional sports, because they have always been a significant part of the fabric of the country. Once more we needed them, pleaded with them...
Giants and Jets react to Jacob Blake shooting
The Jets and Giants both held emotional team meetings this week in the wake of the recent shooting of Jacob Blake by police in Kenosha, Wisc. Jets CEO Christopher Johnson...
NFL slams 'disturbing' Dan Snyder, Washington Football videos
While claiming he takes “full responsibility for the culture of our organization,” Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder called the latest Washington Post story that exposes a toxic and sexual...
Third night of the 2020 RNC kicks off, with Vice President Mike Pence on tap
Wednesday's third night of the 2020 Republican National Convention is underway, with guests galore building to Vice President Mike Pence's formal acceptance of the nomination to run for four more...
Fox sets ‘Masked Singer’ Season 4 premiere; moves up Ken Jeong’s ‘I Can See Your Voice’
An executive said Jeong's new show is "pure magic."
Suspected teen gunman spotted cleaning Kenosha graffiti before shooting
The suspected teen shooter, who killed two Kenosha protesters and injured a third Tuesday night, was photographed cleaning graffiti in the city just hours before the violence.
Tiger Woods: Phil Mickelson can rule Champions Tour
Phil Mickelson's first foray into the senior circuit led to his first tournament victory in more than a year. Tiger Woods believes it could just be the start. While Woods...
What Jets must do to avoid Le'Veon Bell disaster
There are no reasons why Adam Gase would not be telling the truth about Le’Veon Bell’s hamstring tightness, about keeping him off the field as a precaution, and maybe it...
Protester fatally shot in Kenosha remembered as 'peaceful person'
“He is a peaceful person. He didn’t go out looking to beat people up. He’s more of a defender," his friend said.
Navy sailor being eyed in connection to massive USS Bonhomme Richard fire
A Navy sailor is being eyed in connection to the massive four-day fire on the USS Bonhomme Richard that investigators suspect may have been set intentionally. Navy investigators searched the...
NYC Councilman Ben Kallos' profile in cravenness
City Councilman Ben Kallos recently managed to permanently debunk any rumor that he has a spine. The Manhattan Democrat, already running in next year’s borough president race, sent out a...
Vladimir Putin will never help catch the poisoner — because it’s him
Forgive us for finding the international push for an investigation into the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny to be a bit... hopeless. Navalny, President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest domestic...
Family of man killed while walking dog in NYC decries uptick in gun violence
The family of a man who was fatally shot by a stray bullet while walking his dog in Queens is not only devastated, but wracked with worry amid the city's...
Anti-cop rioting devastates the very communities it pretends to defend
"Please, don’t burn up property and cause havoc and tear your homes down in my son’s name,” pleaded Julia Jackson. “This doesn’t reflect my son or my family.” Her son,...
Kenosha police officer who shot Jacob Blake ID'd
The Kenosha, Wisconsin, police officer who fired seven bullets at Jacob Blake's back was identified by officials on Wednesday. The Wisconsin Department of Justice said Officer Rusten Sheskey, a seven-year...
Jets starters look terrible as concerns grow
The Jets played a game against themselves on Wednesday and found a way to lose. It was an ugly intrasquad scrimmage in Florham Park as the first-team offense was shut...
Christy Carlson Romano cooks up 'escape' in 'Bucket List Bistro'
The "Kim Possible" star has added chef to her TV resume.
Dad of Seattle CHOP shooting victim files $3B in claims against government
The father of a 19-year-old man who was fatally shot inside Seattle’s Capitol Hill Occupied Protest zone in June has filed $3 billion claims against local and state governments for...
Kenny Smith walks off TNT set after NBA boycott: 'My head is ready to explode'
Kenny Smith walked off the NBA on TNT set on Wednesday night in the wake of the league postponing its three playoff games scheduled for the same day. The postponements...
Wokeness is a dish better never served — but it's taking over restaurant criticism world
The Hollywood Oscars went woke not too long ago, and now, so have the so-called Oscars of the Food World — the James Beard Foundation’s annual restaurant and chef awards....
The biggest barrier to New York's recovery is its pathetic political class
So New York stopped prosecuting turnstile jumpers, and now folks are smashing windows in the subways. Has there ever been a more delicious vindication of a venerable policing policy than...
French cops scolded for telling female sunbathers to cover breasts
The French are up in arms over their right to bare boobs.
NYC DOE assessing classroom airflow with toilet paper attached to sticks
The city is going to extremes to make sure this school year doesn't get flushed. Department of Education workers have been spotted using pieces of toilet paper stuck to the...
19 more NYC subway windows broken, bringing total over 465
Transit workers reported 19 more broken subway windows on a 7 train at Queensboro Plaza station on Tuesday night -- just the latest in a months-long smashing spree. The windows...
DOJ probes nursing home deaths in 4 states — including in NY
The US Justice Department has opened a preliminary inquiry into the coronavirus nursing home policies of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan that it says "may have resulted in...
Gerrit Cole suffers his worst Yankees performance
In their first game back after an unscheduled five-day layoff, the Yankees looked like they hadn’t learned their break was over in a 5-1 seven-inning loss to the Braves to...
Suffolk County wants to keep NYC residents in their summer homes full-time
The city’s loss is their gain.
Phil Mickelson takes wire-to-wire win in senior tour debut
RIDGEDALE, Mo. — Phil Mickelson chose to make his PGA Tour Champions debut at Ozarks National this week so he could avoid a two-week break right in the middle of...
Islanders' rally not enough in Game 2 loss
This game looked to be over in the first period, but the Flyers learned to never count the Islanders out. However, the Islanders fell short of a storybook comeback after...
Ammon Bundy arrested at Idaho capital for second time in 2 days
Police had arrested Bundy on Tuesday after he occupied a press table in the statehouse and refused to leave.
At least 17 people rescued from yacht inferno near Italy
The dramatic footage showed the blaze ravaging the vessel, until it disappeared beneath the waves.
MLB teams refuse to play in protest of Jacob Blake shooting
ATLANTA — The historic action that shut down the NBA on Wednesday rippled to Major League Baseball, which postponed three games as professional athletes took a giant leap to display...
Central Park gets its first-ever statue honoring real women
It's monumental. A statue of three women's rights pioneers was unveiled in Central Park on Wednesday -- becoming the 167-year-old green expanse's first monument to real-life female figures. The bronze...
Most of Scottish Wikipedia written by American using fake 'accent'
Och aye! Much of the Scottish-language version of Wikipedia is actually written by an American who doesn't even speak the language -- resulting in comically-bad entries that read like they...
Trump calls for Joe Biden to be drug tested before presidential debates
President Trump is calling for Joe Biden to be drug-tested ahead of the presidential debates to ensure he's not using performance-enhancing drugs. "I don't know that they'll let me do...
Revel scooters returning to NYC streets after three fatal crashes
The scooter share's return comes one month after it shut down its 3,000-vehicle fleet after three fatal collisions in the span of just 10 days.
NYC Councilman wants memorial for essential workers lost to COVID-19
This one's for the heroes. A Manhattan City Councilman plans to introduce a bill Thursday to create a local memorial to the front-line workers lost to COVID-19. "They paid a...
Alleged Kenosha shooter part of group that sought to be deputized
The teenager accused of killing two people during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, late Tuesday was part of a militia group that sought to be deputized by police -- but was...
Kamala Harris to speak between Pence and Trump RNC 2020 addresses
Vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris will serve as a Democratic counterweight to the Republican National Convention Thursday giving an afternoon speech that is sandwiched between Vice President Mike Pence's address...
Cuomo blasts new CDC coronavirus testing guidance as 'shameful'
ALBANY -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo blasted guidance recently altered by the Centers for Disease Control Wednesday, calling the federal agency's policy changes "shameful" and "schizophrenic." On Monday, the CDC altered...
Biden condemns 'needless violence' in Kenosha after Jacob Blake shooting
"What I saw on that video makes me sick," Biden said of the stomach-churning footage which captured Blake being shot in the back seven times by police in front of...
CBS taps 'Star Trek: Discovery,' 'One Day at a Time,' to fill out fall schedule
CBS has (inter)stellar plans to fill out its coronavirus-hobbled fall TV lineup.
Liver grown in pigs' lymph nodes may help liver disease treatment: study
A liver grown in the lymph nodes of a pig could bring hope to patients dealing with liver disease, according to a new study. Researchers out of the University of...
Australian woman gets 6 months in jail for breaking COVID-19 quarantine order
Asher Faye Vander Sanden failed to tell authorities her whereabouts and was arrested Aug. 12, 10 days after arriving at her boyfriend’s house in Scarborough.
Jeanette Epps set to become first black female astronaut on ISS in 2021
NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps will make history next year when she becomes the first black female astronaut to be a crew member of the International Space Station, the space agency...
'Half-masking' may increase coronavirus risk, study finds
So-called "half-masking," or wearing a face mask below the nose, may allow coronavirus the opportunity to enter your body, according to a recent study and health experts. During the coronavirus pandemic, half-masking still...
Union reps threaten 'confrontation' over MTA fiscal crisis
The MTA's looming fiscal crisis could set the agency up for a confrontation with its unions, labor leaders warned on Wednesday. "We're not going to step up, we're not going...
Poison ivy is more dangerous than ever, because 2020
Didn’t think 2020 could get any worse? Think again! While you’re doing your best to maintain social distancing, you might be tempted to turn to nature, taking a nice walk...
Google searches for 'panic attack,' 'anxiety attack' hit all-time high amid coronavirus
Keep calm and carry on? That’s been easier said than done this year. In fact, the number of Americans who Googled information about panic and anxiety attacks reached a 16-year...
Fed court blocks release of NYPD misconduct records until judges hear appeal
A federal court has halted the release of police misconduct records until a coalition of New York City's police, fire and corrections unions can make their case to the United...
Feds say immigrant who stabbed NYPD cop in neck is an ISIS fan
A illegal immigrant who stabbed an NYPD officer in the neck then opened fire on cops earlier this year is an ISIS supporter who confessed "my religion made me do...
NBCUniversal, FBI probe Ron Meyer affair with actress Charlotte Kirk
Hollywood legend Ron Meyer’s dalliance with an aspiring actress is coming under scrutiny at both his former employer and the FBI, The Post has learned. NBCUniversal has launched an investigation...
CDC now claims people without COVID-19 symptoms may not need a test
Previously, the CDC recommended that anyone who was recently exposed, or suspected they were exposed to the virus be tested.
Twitter says Shaun King's threat to name Kenosha cops 'not in violation' of rules
King tweeted Tuesday that the Kenosha Police Department must "name the officer" who shot Jacob Blake, or "we will simply begin naming officers from your department who may or may...
Man auctions dad's $50K whisky collection to buy his first home
Drinks on the house?
Mom of teen in coma begs driver who crashed into her son's Lyft to come forward
A teenager who was critically injured when his Lyft got into a wreck in Brooklyn last week is in a medically induced coma and may have a permanent brain injury,...
Homeless essential workers face greater risk of COVID-19
At the beginning of the pandemic, Tiffany Cordaway’s biggest struggle was finding a place to shower. She worked two jobs in northern California, disinfecting medical equipment during the day and...
NBA playoffs in jeopardy after team boycotts over Jacob Blake shooting
The completion of the NBA season is in jeopardy after a boycott by the Bucks triggered the NBA to postpone all three of Wednesday’s playoff games and sparked a players...
Lionel Messi's potential move to New York would be Ruthian spectacle
Babe Ruth ... Mickey Mantle ... Lionel Messi. If Messi ever walks into Yankee Stadium as a member of NYCFC, regardless of his age, it would be a spectacle befitting...
CDC warns workers to avoid arguing with anti-mask customers
"Don't argue with a customer if they make threats or become violent," the CDC says in a new advisory about “workplace violence" related to COVID-19.
Supervisors at Epstein jail allowed guard to abuse female inmates for a decade, suit claims
Supervisors at the troubled Lower Manhattan jail where Jeffrey Epstein killed himself last year let a "predator" correction officer sexually abuse at least a dozen women who were locked up...
Jets rookie showing off his big-play potential
Highlights from Wednesday's Jets practice: The good Rookie running back La’Mical Perine had a strong performance during the team’s scrimmage. Facing the starting defense, he ran for a 79-yard touchdown....
Why 2020 social-distancing rules are so outdated: scientists
You still shouldn't go to parties, though.
This California city may pay COVID-19 patients to stay home and quarantine
The California city said the proposed stipend would provide the equivalent of $12.50 an hour for two 40-hour work weeks to those who don't qualify for unemployment or other assistance...
Roku and Netflix surge more than 11 percent after upbeat analyst reports
Shares of Roku surged over 11 percent Wednesday after Citi initiated coverage of the streaming video company with a "buy" rating, while Netflix also gained more than 11 percent in...
Head scratcher: Chirlane McCray helming COVID-19 mental-health program for schoolkids
First lady Chirlane McCray -- creator of the billion-dollar-plus boondoggle ThriveNYC mental health initiative -- has now been tasked with helping city schoolkids traumatized by the coronavirus pandemic transition back...
Cuomo admin dragged feet applying for $300-a-week Trump layoff aid
The Cuomo administration waited 10 days to apply for the $300-a-week bonus for New Yorkers even after the feds called to walk them through the program and met their demands.
MLB proposing bubble-like environments for postseason
Major League Baseball could be played in a bubble after all. MLB has sent a proposal to the Players Association about playing the postseason in a bubble-type environment, The Post's...
CNN's Don Lemon warns Dems about ignoring riots: 'It's not going to go away'
CNN anchor Don Lemon is warning Democrats that they’ll face consequences on Election Day for ignoring rioting across the country, saying it represents a “blind spot” for the party.
Bet on this former Yankee in NL Central clash
2020’s latest sinister plot has two hurricanes simultaneously slamming the Gulf Coast. With Laura gaining strength President Trump promised federal aid ahead of the storms but took time to call...
Corey Johnson at odds with de Blasio on COVID-19 tests for students, staff
All New York City public school students and staff should be tested for the coronavirus before entering school in September, City Council Speaker Corey Johnson said Wednesday. Johnson's endorsement of...
Elderly man defending store during Kenosha riots has jaw broken
An elderly man's jaw was broken in a sickening caught-on-camera attack as he tried to protect a store that was eventually torched during the Kenosha protests, according to reports
Hurricane Laura upgraded to Category 4, experts call surge 'unsurvivable'
The rapidly moving storm is packing winds of 140 mph, according to a release from weather service at 2 p.m. eastern time.
Trump’s surprises are working and other commentary
From the right: Trump’s Surprises Are Working The GOP convention “is the Trump presidency in microcosm,” notes The Washington Free Beacon’s Matthew Continetti: “Precedent is overturned” and “norms disregarded” to...
NYPD unions say tinkering with chokehold law won't be enough
NYPD unions said Wednesday that it won’t be enough for the City Council to amend its sweeping anti-chokehold legislation -- that makes it a crime for an officer to apply...
'Not good news': Confirmed COVID-19 reinfections reported
Two coronavirus patients in Europe have been reinfected with COVID-19 in a confirmed development one scientist called "not good news,” according to a report Wednesday.
NJ cops admit slashing tires on man's cars in 'spiteful retaliation': prosecutor
Two New Jersey police officers have admitted to slashing the tires of a pair of cars owned by a man who filed an internal affairs complaint against them, prosecutors said....
Saks owner Hudson's Bay drops plans to raise $900M in debt
Hudson’s Bay, the owner of luxury department store Saks Fifth Avenue, has ditched its plan to raise up to $900 million in debt after prospective investors requested a higher interest...
Man shot while walking dog in NYC dead nearly a month later
A man who was shot in the gut in broad daylight while walking his dog in Queens last month died from his injuries Tuesday — almost a month later, police...
John Kasich says it's 'imperative' for Biden to condemn violence in Kenosha
Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a lifelong Republican who bucked his party last week to endorse Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, is calling on the former vice president to condemn...
Bengals player arrested for alleged battery amid search for missing dad
After leaving the Cincinnati Bengals’ training camp Tuesday amid news that his father is missing, cornerback Mackensie Alexander was arrested in Florida on one count of battery. According to jail...
Four US troops injured in collision with Russian vehicle in Syria
Four US soldiers were reportedly injured in northern Syria this week after their vehicle collided with a Russian military vehicle. Footage of the collision circulating online shows US and Russian...
'Unsurvivable storm surge': Louisiana highway flooded ahead of Hurricane Laura
A coastal Louisiana highway has already been forced to close because of rising waters hours before Hurricane Laura is set to make landfall -- as forecasters predict an “unsurvivable storm...
Cops who killed Breonna Taylor reportedly have botched a raid before
At least five of the Kentucky cops who stormed innocent Breonna Taylor's house and killed her in a botched raid messed up another no-knock warrant in 2018 -- terrorizing an...
Airbnb says employees can work from home until August 2021
Airbnb said Wednesday its employees could choose to work remotely through the end of August 2021, even if some of its offices reopened as COVID-19 restrictions ease. The company said...
Everything we know about the 16 soldier deaths at Fort Hood this year
The base was determined earlier this month to have the highest number of soldier murders and sexual assault cases among all Army installments, prompting officials to vow to investigate the...
Wedding smasher: Cuomo puts de Blasio on notice to crack down
Cuomo has repeatedly criticized de Blasio for not controlling crowds at the city's outdoor bars and restaurants.
Racism is just as deadly if not worse than COVID-19 for black people: study
Racial inequality remains a leading cause of death for black people in the US — on par with or greater than the pandemic health threat, researchers say.
Clint Frazier staring down yet another round of trade-deadline rumors
At this point of his career, Clint Frazier knows what to expect when the trade deadline is approaching. “I feel like it wouldn’t be a trade deadline unless my name...
MTA warns doomsday cuts may be coming without a bailout
Potential cuts include a 40 percent reduction in subway service, 50 percent cuts on the commuter rails and the elimination of Metro-North's west-of-Hudson service, officials said.
Corey Johnson calls spike in NYC shootings a 'public health emergency'
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson on Wednesday called the summer's sharp increase in New York City gun violence a "public health emergency." "This increase is stark and really scary for...
'It's all gone': Kenosha store owner sobs, left to pick up pieces of torched business
"It’s basically theft. Whoever did this stole from us."
Giants' ravaged secondary just took another seismic hit
The Giants’ already-decimated secondary took another significant hit Wednesday when it was revealed that projected starting free safety Xavier McKinney suffered a fractured foot, requiring surgery. McKinney, the Giants’ second-round...
Couple has all wedding gifts stolen from outdoor nuptials
You may now grift the bride. A Michigan couple says their wedding day was ruined by crashers who stole all of the gifts from their outdoor celebration. Alicia and Darreck...
At least 14 dolphins wash up dead on Mauritius after Japanese ship's oil spill
JOHANNESBURG — At least 14 dead dolphins have washed up on the coast of the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius, where a Japanese ship ran aground last month and spilled...
Danielle Brooks, Mike Colter cast in Netflix's ‘Social Distance’ quarantine series
The eight-part anthology is set in the initial months of the coronavirus pandemic.
Tom Cotton speaks out against legal immigration amid mass US unemployment
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) says it "makes absolutely no sense" to maintain the current levels of legal immigration in the US when the country faces an unemployment crisis, he said...
Teen charged in fatal shooting of 2 Kenosha protesters
A 17-year-old Illinois man has been charged in the shooting death of two protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin, late Tuesday, according to a report. Kyle Rittenhouse has been charged with first-degree...
Raptors-Celtics Game 1 boycott is 'on the table'
The threat of NBA players boycotting playoff games isn't going away. A day after the Raptors raised the possibility of not playing Thursday's Game 1 against the Celtics to bring...
Older Americans say looks become less important in dating as we age
Older Americans are ready for love — and three in 10 searching for romance would consider going on a dating show for seniors, according to new research. The study of...
Cops thanked militia members minutes before deadly Wisconsin shooting
Kenosha cops thanked heavily armed militia members just minutes before one shot dead a pair of rioters in the Wisconsin city Tuesday night -- even handing a water bottle to...
Facebook says Apple iPhone update will hurt ability to target ads
Facebook on Wednesday warned developers that a new Apple privacy update would likely harm its ability to get targeted ads in front of iPhone users. The social network said in...
Trump sending National Guard into Kenosha to quell widespread riots
President Trump on Wednesday said the National Guard and federal agents would be deployed to Kenosha, Wisconsin, to quell widespread looting, arson and violence following the recent police shooting of...
Shocking video shows woman beaten in random attack in Williamsburg
An innocent woman was in a coma Wednesday after a stranger slammed her to the ground and pummeled her in a random Williamsburg attack, police said. The 46-year-old was walking...
Portland rioters try to set city hall ablaze as violence escalates
An unlawful assembly was declared, with police urging the crowd via loud speaker to disperse or face arrest.
Paige Spiranac teaches fans to 'flop it like it's hot' in new video
Paige Spiranac is teaching her 2.8 million Instagram followers how to "flop it like it's hot."
Snyder, Washington continue to put the pig in pigskin with latest allegations
After the Washington Post’s July report alleging a widespread sexual harassment culture within the Washington Football Team’s front office, a new report from the paper on Wednesday suggests team owner...
University offering $1,900 grants to people who want to do absolutely nothing
Is genius made from bootstraps or handouts? A university in Germany may answer that question by giving out free money for being lazy. The University of Fine Arts in Hamburg...
Myanmar shuts schools after huge spike in coronavirus cases
YANGON - Myanmar ordered all schools to close after reporting 70 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday, its biggest daily rise, as authorities try to tackle a resurgence of the virus...
Nordstrom Rack sale: Designer sunglasses up to 80 percent off
Summer is the perfect time to invest in some luxurious new frames. And Nordstrom Rack is making it easy with its latest flash sale. For a limited time, you can...
Rise and Falwell: Inside ex-Liberty boss' life of luxury before sex scandal
Falwell, 58, portrayed himself as the consummate family man on Instagram, posting photos of his daughter's picture-perfect engagement and riding horses on his sprawling farm.
Epic Games won't remove feature that got 'Fortnite' booted from Apple App Store
Epic Games said Wednesday it will not remove a direct payment feature it enabled on Apple devices recently, a move that would mean iPhone users will not receive the latest...
Stress headaches surge during COVID lockdowns, research shows
The logistical headaches of the coronavirus pandemic led to more cases of actual head pounding last spring, new research shows. Ten states saw reports of stress- and anxiety-related migraines surge...
Metal bands turn up the volume as live venues reopen in China
BEIJING - The moment the metal singer Shui Shu spread his arms, Buddhist prayer beads in hand and incense wafting from the stage, his band unleashed a wall of sound...
What to expect on night three of the 2020 RNC
Vice President Mike Pence is expected to be center stage Wednesday night for the third day of the 2020 Republican National Convention under the theme, "America, Land of Heroes." He...
All the ways Americans are pinching pennies during the pandemic
Growing their own vegetables, switching to one-ply toilet paper and eating lots of leftovers — these are just a few ways Americans are pinching pennies during the COVID-19 pandemic, according...
Le'Veon Bell already causing Jets headache with Twitter complaints
The Jets could not even get to the regular season before Le’Veon Bell’s carries became an issue. The running back took to Twitter to gripe about his role in an...
McDonald's probes whether ex-CEO covered for other colleagues
McDonald's is investigating whether ex-CEO Steve Easterbook covered up other employees' inappropriate behavior in addition to his own alleged trysts with underlings, reports say. The allegation is part of a...
Dick's sales jump more than 20 percent on COVID-19 fitness craze
At-home workouts and outdoor athletic activities are shaping up to be good business for Dick's Sporting Goods. The retailer's second-quarter results easily beat Wall Street's expectations as consumers continue to...
Party animals caught ‘gyro’-rating inside kebab place
Watch these partiers ke-bob up and down inside a crammed kebab shop. The late-night rave in Derry, Northern Ireland, was totally spontaneous, says one reveler. “More people started to move...
Softbank CEO spends $11M on Miami home he'll demolish for new mansion
Despite Softbank's record losses, Claure plans to build his dream house on the site.
Ex-teacher accused of sexually assaulting student 'over and over' for years
Szczesny Jerzy Kaminski surrendered to cops Monday on charges of aggravated felonious sexual assault and misdemeanor sexual assault.
Sleek Hamptons mansion on the Atlantic Ocean sells for $20M
Demand for properties out east is at an all-time high due to the coronavirus.
Pool boy dishes even more dirt on 'predator' Falwell
The former pool boy who claims to have had an affair with Jerry Falwell Jr.'s wife while the evangelical leader watched accused him of being a "predator" who once sent...
Birds high on opioids sing songs that sound like jazz: study
These "free-form jazz" artists are ready for Birdland.
Mask-wearing employees at Starbucks in South Korea avoid coronavirus following outbreak
An outbreak of the novel coronavirus at a Starbucks cafe in Paju, South Korea, infected dozens of customers — but at least four of the location’s employees were spared, with...
Kanye West Wing? Rapper to appear on ballot in three new states
He has also has been booted from the ballot in Illinois, Ohio and New Jersey.
De Blasio says NYPD cop who put knee on suspect's neck to be disciplined
Mayor Bill de Blasio promised discipline "relatively soon" for the NYPD officer facing misconduct charges for putting his knee on a suspect’s neck during an East Village arrest. "[It's] the...
Renowned climate-change researcher killed by climate change: colleagues
Those close to the Swiss-American scientist's work claim the type of cracks in the melting ice he fell into "were unheard of" in the region until recently.
Yankees add catching depth in trade with Giants
The Yankees added to their catching depth by trading for San Francisco’s Rob Brantly in exchange for cash considerations. The 31-year-old is part of the Yankees’ 60-player pool and was...
VMAs 2020 can't come soon enough for Lady Gaga in hilarious social media posts
She apparently misses the applause, applause, applause.
Billie Eilish and Finneas perform 'My Future' in 'Tiny Desk Concert'
Billie Eilish and her brother/musical collaborator Finneas were supposed to be six months into their “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” world tour — but just two...
Three workers killed after getting trapped in manhole
Three workers in Indiana died after getting trapped in a manhole 20 feet underground that was partially filled with water, officials said. Cops and firefighters in Columbia City responded early...
'Normal People' stars reveal surprising secret behind red-hot sex scenes
“After the initial awkwardness of the nakedness, it became creatively satisfying."
Video shows cops seemingly ignore Wisconsin shooter
Despite his hands raised and his rifle clearly on display, at least three BearCat armored vehicles drove past him, asking over a loudspeaker about injuries.
Man repeatedly stabbed during fight in West Village parking garage: video
A man was repeatedly stabbed during a scuffle inside a West Village parking garage this week, video released by cops early Wednesday shows. The 52-year-old victim is captured on surveillance...
Stephen A. Smith's ESPN presence is getting even bigger
Stephen A. Smith will be an even bigger part of ESPN’s NBA coverage going forward. Smith is being added to "NBA Countdown" for the rest of the playoffs and through...
Researchers say Biogen conference led to 20,000 COVID-19 cases in Boston area
A two-day conference for officials from the biotechnology firm Biogen at a Boston hotel in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic resulted in roughly 20,000 cases of COVID-19 within...
Scientists find ingredient that can kill COVID-19 in an unlikely place
British scientists have discovered that an active ingredient found in insect repellent can kill COVID-19, according to a report.
Ex-Knick denies intentionally stepping on Luka Doncic's ankle
Not much has been able to stop Luka Doncic, aside from a sprained left ankle. So it raised plenty of eyebrows on Twitter and elsewhere Tuesday night when Marcus Morris...
Beluga whale gives birth in stunning aquarium video
Welcome to the world, little one!
Jeff Bezos is world's first-ever $200 billion man
The world’s richest man is now also the world’s first $200 billionaire. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos broke the wealth barrier on Wednesday as shares of his online shopping behemoth continued...
George Washington visited this 270-year-old house for sale
The original property, built around 1750, served as a trading post in pre-revolutionary times.
Disgraced ex-pol Sheldon Silver surrenders to prison officials
Disgraced former Albany power broker Sheldon Silver surrendered to federal prison on Wednesday — bringing an end to a stunning fall from power by the one-time speaker of the New...
Russell Wilson wants to play well into his 40s
Russell Wilson is already a modern-day iron man, having started every game for the Seahawks since 2012, but the star quarterback apparently is ready for at least another decade and...
Man stabbed, robbed on Bronx train before chasing attackers: cops
The victim chased after them and was able to retrieve his backpack -- but one of the men stabbed him again in the process -- once in each arm and...
Savage violence caught on camera as man fatally shot amid Wisconsin clashes
Harrowing photos show the moment a skateboarder took a bullet to the chest at close range during a violent night of unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. A photographer caught the chaotic...
Riley Gale, Power Trip singer who collaborated with Ice-T, dead at 34
The lead singer of a Texas thrash metal band recently contributed vocals to rapper-actor Ice-T’s “Point the Finger."
Woman who made false rape claims denied probation reduction
A Connecticut judge denied a request to cut short probation for a Long Island woman convicted of falsely accusing two former Sacred Heart University football players of raping her four...
One country's sudden drop in COVID-19 cases prompts new questions
An unexpectedly positive turn for Brazilian cities once plagued with the coronavirus pandemic is raising fresh questions about herd immunity. A new report in the Washington Post described how the...
Roman Polanski loses bid for Academy reinstatement
Polanski’s lawyer, Harland Braun, told Variety that he would probably not appeal. Asked why Academy membership was important to Polanski, Braun said it was not.
'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star among 71 arrested at Breonna Taylor protest
A protest in Kentucky over the police shooting of Breonna Taylor led to 71 people being arrested on the final day of a four-day event to call for justice in...
Supermodel Alexina Graham represents for redheads
"People called me 'carrot top' and 'giraffe,' " the 30-year-old says. "I was very skinny, I had bright red hair, braces and no boobs at the time. I was an easy...
Cardinals star returns from quarantine with DJ LeMahieu aspiration
The quarantine lasted a couple of weeks and Paul DeJong, his coronavirus case not awful -- a fever for a couple of days and no sense of taste for about...
Fate of California condors unknown after sanctuary burns
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A California wildfire has destroyed a sanctuary for the endangered California condor and the fates of several condors, including a chick, remain unknown. A blaze began...
Yam scam: How $5.7M worth of cocaine got into an airport
Vegetables aren't always good for you.
Ft. Hood soldier found hanging from tree in troubled base's 15th recent death
The body of a missing Fort Hood soldier is believed to have been found hanging from a tree about 30 miles from the Army base -- at least the 15th...
This $20 training will teach you everything about gardening
Wish you had a green thumb? If you are serious about cultivating plants that thrive, then training like The Green Thumb Gardening Bundle is a great way to get started....
Save over 30% on this best-selling anti-aging wand
If anti-aging is your main skincare goal, then you have probably already tried a variety of products designed to help you look your best, from creams and serums to oils...
COVID-19 can't put a dent in Apple's iPhone sales
The iPhone is pandemic-proof. That's the takeaway from a new research report from Gartner, which found Apple's flagship smartphone saw sales hold steady in the second quarter — even as...
White Sox ace makes Under the play in this one
The Chicago White Sox offense has gained tons of attention for leading the American League in home runs per game, but lost in the shuffle is a former Cy Young...
Jacob Blake's family condemns looting, violence in Wisconsin
Jacob Blake's mother begged rioters to stop the looting and violence in the wake of her son's police shooting in Wisconsin, saying her family is "quite frankly disgusted" with the...
Wheely dangerous! Wild video shows loose tire crashing into house
The wheel of misfortune moves fast.
Clippers star emerges from 'dark place' with clutch performance
Paul George was battling more than just the Mavericks during his early playoff woes. The Clippers star struggled mightily in Games 2-4 and revealed Tuesday night he was dealing with...
6 shot, 2 killed in latest round of NYC shootings
Six people were shot -- two of them killed -- in the latest round of shootings across Gotham Tuesday and Wednesday, cops said. A 41-year-old man was blasted in the...
Betting tips for golf's next big event
The FedEx Cup Playoffs got under way last week with Dustin Johnson winning The Northern Trust by 11 strokes, the largest margin of victory in a PGA event in 14...
Kamala Harris calls on Congress to pass John Lewis Voting Rights Act
Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris is calling on Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act ahead of the November election. Sen. Harris (D-Calif.) made the congressional call...
Idris Elba is opening an experimental boxing school as part of new BBC series
Idris Elba is to step back into the boxing ring for a BBC Two series, in which he will provide seven disadvantaged young people with lessons in discipline, focus and...
Serena Williams compares loss to 'dating a guy that you know sucks'
Some losses sting more than others for Serena Williams. Following Tuesday's shocking defeat to Greece's Maria Sakkari-- the 13th seed-- at the Western & Southern Open in New York, 38-year-old...
Lionel Messi may wind up playing in New York
Lionel Messi may eventually take center stage in New York. After the 33-year-old soccer superstar — one of the world's most popular athletes — formally told Barcelona Tuesday he wanted...
Pompeo: US 'ready to assist' with probe into Alexei Navalny poisoning
The United States and the UK are joining the EU in calling for an investigation into the suspected poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo...
Peter Thiel's Palantir reveals $580 million losses in bid to go public
The secretive data-mining titan co-founded by tech tycoon Peter Thiel pulled back the curtain on its finances in a Tuesday filing for a direct listing that showed net losses of...
Cameron Diaz's hyped 'clean' wine gets lowest rating: survey
At 2-months-old — it's already not aging well.
Where Mike Golic fits in ESPN's college football lineup
You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York’s biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers & columnists to answer them in a...
Ghislaine Maxwell won't give Prince Andrew up to the feds, ex-pal says
Ghislaine Maxwell won't snitch on Prince Andrew to federal investigators -- because the pair are "fiercely loyal to each other," according to a former pal of the alleged madam. Christopher...
Shaun King threatens to name innocent cops as Jacob Blake shooter
Accused fraudster Shaun King is threatening to name innocent cops as Jacob Blake's shooter if the Kenosha Police Department does't release the identity of the officer who did. "If you...
Seattle mayor vetoes city council's budget plan to slash police funding
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has vetoed a city council-approved budget that would cut up to 100 cops and reduce salaries of top department brass, saying lawmakers offered no plan for...
Hurricane Laura could be 'catastrophic' event
Hurricane Laura is rapidly evolving into what forecasters believe will be a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane that could destroy homes and ravage communities as it swirls closer toward Texas and...
RNC 2020 opened second night with prayer for Jacob Blake
Norma Urrabazo, pastor of the International Church of Las Vegas, delivered the holy message, inviting those watching "to join your faith in mine, and let us pray in agreement."
Elon Musk is unveiling a 'working' brain implant
Elon Musk says his brain-implant firm Neuralink will show off a "working device" at a highly anticipated Friday event. Musk announced the live demonstration on Twitter early Wednesday, apparently referring...
North Korea releases new Kim Jong Un photos amid reports he's in a coma
North Korea's state news agency has released new photos of Kim Jong Un amid reports he's been in a coma for months and ceded some power to his sister. The...
Why do some NBA players hate the Knicks?
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 regularly published...
Wild videos capture tense moment leading up to deadly Kenosha shootings
Dramatic images and video footage captured the fatal clash between protesters and heavily armed militia in Kenosha, Wisconsin that left two people dead and a third wounded late Tuesday —...
'Wolf' puppy pulls cat around the house in a cardboard sled
And they're off! Watch a puppy pull a 1-year-old cat around the house in Melbourne, Australia, using a cardboard box as a sleigh. The energetic pup is an Australian lykos,...
Mets caught napping as Jon Berti steals home: 'Negligence'
The Mets were on their way to getting swept in Tuesday’s doubleheader when they added a dose of embarrassment to an already rough night. After Jon Berti led off the...
Inside the insane Hamptons real estate scene of 'Million Dollar Beach House'
The properties are jaw-dropping and the competition among realtors is cutthroat.
Two killed, one injured in shooting during third night of unrest in Kenosha
At least two people were killed and another was injured in a shooting Tuesday night in Kenosha, Wisconsin, amid widespread chaos and looting following the police shooting of Jacob Blake,...
Red Bulls come up empty in loss to Union
CHESTER, Pa. — Kacper Przybylko scored in the 31st minute and the Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 1-0 on Tuesday night. Przybylko scored on an easy tap-in...
Owner of America's most expensive home spends $60M on even more real estate
Was owning the most expensive home in American history not enough for the hedge fund mogul?
Liberty finally pick up their second victory
BRADENTON, Fla. — Layshia Clarendon drove the lane and was fouled with 0.3 seconds left and made both free throws as New York beat the Chicago Sky 101-99 on Tuesday...
Arnold Spielberg, father of Steven Spielberg, dead at 103
Steven Spielberg was with his father on the night of his passing, telling him “You are our hearth. You are our home.”
Bette Midler calls Melania Trump 'illegal alien' during unhinged tweetstorm
Bette Midler hit below the belt in a series of unhinged tweets directed at Melania Trump on Tuesday night -- poking fun at her accent and calling the first lady...
Mets running out of time to save this season
Thirty-two days down in the 2020 season. Thirty-three to go. And it feels like the Mets are stuck on a treadmill that feels destined for nowhere. Stuck in place. Stuck...
RNC 2020 aims to present a softer, kinder Donald Trump
The second night of the Republican National Convention shared the first night’s surprising power and authority. The RNC has systematically presented effective arguments in favor of the administration and its...
Clippers dominate Luka Doncic, Mavericks in Game 5 blowout
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Paul George finally found his way. The All-Star guard scored 35 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rolled past the Dallas Mavericks 154-111 on Tuesday...
Trump is hosting the Greatest Reality Show on Earth: Goodwin
Day 2 of the Greatest Reality Show on Earth didn’t disappoint. From start to finish, Donald Trump’s convention team once again unveiled a smart program that skillfully stitched together people,...
Melania Trump rocks Alexander McQueen military jacket favored by Kaia Gerber at RNC
It's military chic. First lady Melania Trump appeared to wear a designer military jacket from Alexander McQueen for her Republican National Convention speech. The fashion fatigues sell for nearly $1,500...
Mets' return from coronavirus hiatus an utter disaster
After spending the weekend cooped up inside their homes following a player and coach testing positive for COVID-19 last Thursday, the Mets resumed their season Tuesday. They were quickly reminded...
Heavily armed protesters square off with armored police truck in Kenosha
A group of heavily armed protesters in Kenosha were filmed getting tear-gassed during a tense standoff with law enforcement officers in an armored police truck. The clip, filmed by a...
Only Native American on federal death row set to be executed
CHICAGO — The only Native American on federal death row is set to die Wednesday for the slayings of a 9-year-old and her grandmother nearly two decades ago, though many...
KY AG Daniel Cameron to Biden at RNC: 'I am Black. We are not all the same, sir'
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron slammed Joe Biden for his "offensive" comments on race and labeled the Democratic presidential nominee a "backwards thinker" in remarks Tuesday at the 2020 Republican...