August 28, 2020
Steve Cohen closes in on buying Mets
For the second time in nine months, Steve Cohen is ready to buy the Mets. Multiple sources confirmed to The Post late Friday night that the hedge fund billionaire is...
Here’s where to get a face shield on sale for better COVID protection
If your mind is currently swirling with questions, concerns, and genuine worries regarding how to best protect your family during this unprecedented time, then you are not alone. Thankfully, while...
Shirtless, spear-wielding man allegedly stabs teen in Times Square
An apparently unhinged man stabbed a 15-year-old boy in the head with a makeshift spear in a random attack in Times Square on Friday night, witnesses and law enforcement sources...
MLK Jr.'s granddaughter gives impassioned speech at DC march
On the 57th anniversary of her grandfather's historic "I Have A Dream" speech at the March on Washington, Yolanda Renee King -- the civil rights leader's granddaughter -- gave her...
NYPD officer found unconscious in police station
An on-duty NYPD officer is in critical condition after he was found unconscious after falling ill inside an East Village station house early Friday, law enforcement sources said. The cop,...
Chad Green dooms Yankees again
Wednesday in Atlanta, Masahiro Tanaka told Aaron Boone the tank was on its way to empty and the manager called for Chad Green to face Freddie Freeman. While the Second-Guess...
Mitch McConnell’s campaign hires Covington teen Nick Sandmann
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s campaign has hired a Kentucky teenager known for his viral encounter with a Native American man at the Lincoln Memorial last year....
Trump slams DC 'thugs' and Joe Biden in first rally after RNC
President Trump on Friday slammed "thugs" who confronted his supporters outside the White House a day earlier and mocked his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, in his first rally since accepting...
Mind games: Elon Musk reveals working brain-implant device
Elon Musk on Friday unveiled a working prototype of his firm’s much-anticipated brain-implant device — which the billionaire tech tycoon believes can cure everything from blindness to quadriplegia. In an...
Finally sworn in as a citizen — eight decades after he fought for America
Isidore Bertone volunteered at 18 for the Navy in 1943 and served aboard the USS Zircon, supporting the troops in Normandy on D-Day. Yet the Staten Islander was finally sworn...
Goya family furious over CEO Robert Unanue's latest Trump plans
Members of the family that owns Goya Foods went ballistic this week when they discovered CEO Bob Unanue was going to speak at the Republican National Convention, saying he never...
China's 260 concentration camps are proof of pure evil
It turns out the Chinese Communist Party is bent on permanently locking up much of the Uighur Muslim population of the far-west region of Xinjiang: Satellite images show that Beijing...
Now 2020 campaigns go into high gear — except for Biden, who'll apparently be resting
With the conventions over, one of the strangest presidential races in American history moves into high gear. Or, well, sort of: It’s still not clear how much Democratic nominee Joe...
Hurricane Laura death toll rises
Hurricane Laura's death toll rose to at least 10 on Friday, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards announced. Neighborhoods in Lousiana remained inundated Friday after the Category 4 storm with devastating...
Mets sale talks haven't included Jeff Wilpon
Mets COO Jeff Wilpon is not involved in talks with suitors about selling the team after complicating a prior sale agreement with Steve Cohen, sources told The Post. “Jeff’s not...
Why we felt called to open our Catholic schools full-time, in-person amid COVID-19
I am a member of a community of Catholics that has thought for months on whether to reopen our diocese schools this fall. As with any decision that relates to...
Kristaps Porzingis' injury knocks him out of first round of playoffs
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Kristaps Porzingis will miss the rest of the Dallas Mavericks' series against the Los Angeles Clippers because of a torn ligament in his right knee....
Trump says Democrats are trying to hijack football season
President Trump accused Democrats of trying to keep football shutdown for political reasons in a Friday evening tweet where he declared, "I want Big Ten, and all other football, back...
NJ teen billed for police overtime by mayor after holding BLM rally
So much for free speech! A New Jersey teen organized a Black Lives Matter rally that lasted 90-minutes — and days later, was handed a bill from the mayor for...
Rand Paul's wife describes 'harrowing' clash with BLM activists
WASHINGTON -- Kelley Paul, the wife of Sen. Rand Paul, said she felt like she was living in a "terrifying dystopian novel" when a mob of militant Black Lives Matter...
Dominic Smith's heroics propel Mets to comeback win over Yankees
A day after the Mets and much of the rest of Major League Baseball opted not to play in an attempt to protest racial injustice, there was no talk of...
Trump redefined the race and other commentary
RNC journal: Trump Redefined the Race Democrats’ strategy doesn’t involve Joe Biden winning, argues Daniel McCarthy at Spectator USA. “He just has to accept office when the coronavirus and the...
Sadly, political conventions have completely outlived their purpose
The party conventions are over — and I don’t just mean the 2020 conventions. In one sense, the conventions have been over for a very long time. They were created...
Phil Murphy's horrific lack of leadership on NJ school reopenings
Nothing tests leaders like a crisis. But if you think we should judge President Trump by his approach to the coronavirus pandemic, the same is true of figures like New...
You can cast your 2020 vote at Madison Square Garden starting Oct. 24
Madison Square Garden, which has been dark since March due to the pandemic, has found a new use for itself -- Election Day polling site. "Madison Square Garden is excited...
Remainder of Hurricane Laura to intensify New York storms this weekend
On-and-off heavy thunderstorms will douse New Yorkers throughout the day Saturday -- but don't blame Hurricane Laura, at least not entirely. Laura's final, tail-end blasts of humid, tropical air as...
How Padres rookie can boost your fantasy baseball roster
Dealing with fantasy baseball injuries or bad performances is part of the game — in every sport. Unfortunately, those ailments or underwhelming efforts at the plate are magnified when you’re...
Ghislaine Maxwell gets rare jail privilege — a face-to-face visit with lawyers
The accused Epstein madam is only the second inmate in Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center to get a face-to-face lawyer visit since March, multiple sources told The Post.
ESPN tennis analyst will not be on site at US Open
ESPN’s roving tennis analyst Pam Shriver will not be on site at the U.S. Open for the first time in 15 years and it will mark just her second absence...
This is why Jacob Blake had a warrant out for his arrest
The cops involved in the shooting of Jacob Blake were attempting to arrest him for violating a restraining order stemming from an alleged sexual assault, The Post has learned.
HIV patients with 'powerful immune systems' may naturally clear infections, study says
A small percentage of HIV patients may naturally reach a “functional cure,” isolating the virus into parts of the human genome so remote, it is unable to replicate, according to new research....
NHL investigating former GM over claims of racist language
Former Florida Panthers general manager Dale Tallon is being investigated by the NHL after being accused of using a racial slur on at least one recent occasion. According to multiple...
Granny 'Monkey Busters' are battling apes with airguns
They mean business -- monkey business.
NYC museums reopening: Everything you need to know
Culture vultures, rejoice!
'The New Mutants' review: Bland teen drama forgets it's an X-Men movie
The high-school drama is intriguing, but one-note.
Highly touted Yankees prospect makes long-awaited debut
Injuries and Aaron Hicks have gotten in the way of Estevan Florial competing for a big league roster spot the past several years. However, when Aaron Boone ticked off the...
Big Ten considering Thanksgiving start for football season
The Big Ten may end up playing football in the fall after all. Less than three weeks after announcing the postponement of all fall sports — with the focus turned...
Who is Kim Jong Un's older brother Kim Jong Chul?
Kim Jong Chul, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's elusive older brother, is a talented musician and major Eric Clapton fan who has the respect of his powerful younger brother.
Apple terminates 'Fortnite' maker's App Store developer account
In a major blow to maker of "Fortnite", Apple has terminated the developer account of Epic Games, yanking all of the company's titles from its App Store. The move comes...
Former teacher who is judge’s son pleads guilty to having sex with student
A former high school teacher in San Diego who is the son of a California judge has pleaded guilty to having sex with a 17-year-old student. Jonathan Sammartino, a 36-year-old...
'UFO' found in Congo turns out to be Project Loon balloon
The truth may be out there, but it isn't in a jungle in the Democratic Republic of Congo. What was mistaken for a UFO after it wound up in a...
Gov. Cuomo adds expensive staff despite statewide hiring freeze: report
ALBANY -- Despite a statewide hiring freeze and massive budget deficit thanks to COVID-19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office has been adding high-profile and expensive new employees to the payroll, according...
Top nursing home association begs Cuomo, Zucker to relax testing, visitation rules
ALBANY --- One of New York's top nursing home associations wants Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his Health Commissioner Howard Zucker to change two strict policies: a mandate requiring staffers get...
Chicago seeks solution for outdoor dining during the winter, offers $5,000 prizes
Outdoor dining: It’s all fun and games until it starts snowing on your burrito. As restaurants across the nation adapt to a new normal amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, eateries...
Kenosha shooting victim seen in video confronting armed men saying, 'shoot me'
Joseph Rosenbaum, 36, can be seen approaching a group of men in Kenosha as he moves closer and closer repeatedly saying, “Shoot me, n---a,” according to a report by Storyful.
UK pressures workers to return to the office as cities become 'ghost towns'
LONDON — The British government is encouraging workers to return to their offices amid concerns that the shift to working from home during the coronavirus pandemic is hurting coffee bars,...
Le'Veon Bell's ugly training camp has Adam Gase headed right for disaster
Adam Gase has a Le’Veon Bell problem and it has nothing to do with whether the running back’s hamstrings are tight or not. Bell has not had an impressive training...
Parents sue over death of baby in babysitter’s military housing home
The parents of a 7-month-old baby who died at a babysitter’s home in Hawaii military housing are suing the U.S. government and the privatized housing company, alleging they failed to...
Padres vs. Rockies prediction: Over the bet in this NL West clash
The Padres and Rockies have played some wild games in Coors Field the past two seasons, and Friday’s scheduled showdown has a chance to have more fireworks. Zach Davies has...
Indians seek out fortune tellers to fight COVID-19 blues
NEW DELHI - In his golden-hued office, decked out with peacock feathers and crystal balls, Indian mystic healer and astrologer Sanjay Sharma is busy offering his clients a peek into...
Fox developing ‘The X-Files’ animated comedy spin-off
This reboot is out there.
De Blasio clueless about NYC homeless hotel
"I don't have knowledge of a single location with 100 former inmates," de Blasio said on WNYC radio Friday after a neighbor of the Wyndham in Fresh Meadows called in...
Mark Zuckerberg slams Apple's App Store 'monopoly' in leaked comments
Mark Zuckerberg poured gasoline on his simmering feud with Apple on Friday, slamming the company's "stranglehold" on the iPhone's App Store, saying it charges "monopoly rents." In leaked remarks from...
Ritzy restaurant serving meals in sidewalk plastic bubbles sparks outrage
It's a culture clash for the pandemic age.
Lawyer of alleged Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse claims self-defense as video emerges
Newly emerged online video and photos apparently shows one of alleged Kenosha, Wisconsin shooter Kyle Rittenhouse's victims holding a handgun during the encounter – as the suspect’s lawyer insists his...
Gio Urshela added to Yankees' infinite list of injury worries
In a baseball season that has been anything but normal there has been a routine with the Yankees: another player with an injury. Third baseman Gio Urshela has a bone...
Yankees' Aaron Boone hit closely by MLB's racial justice fight
After a nearly hour-long meeting manager Aaron Boone described as a “powerful conversation,” the Yankees opted not to protest and decided to take the field. But that doesn’t mean the...
NY1 boss accused of mocking cancer-stricken anchor, sexually harassing producer
A former senior producer at NY1 says her boss regularly made rude comments about “old” female employees, including saying that “cancer has really aged" anchor Roma Torre, a new sex...
TikTok stars charged for throwing wild parties in LA amid COVID-19
City Attorney Mike Feuer said that the "mega-parties" have outraged and alarmed local residents.
Boeing grounds several 787 jets due to manufacturing defect
Boeing has found manufacturing defects on some of its 787 long-range airliners in areas where parts of the fuselage are joined together, the latest setback for the aircraft maker whose...
TikTok influencers fear taking 'big hit' amid Trump app ban
In a luxury mansion in the Hollywood Hills, young TikTok influencers bounced around on a bright sunny morning this week trying out new ideas for zany short-form videos that they...
George Floyd's brother breaks down at Washington DC protest
"I'm so overwhelmed now now, with everybody here right now," Philonise Floyd told the crowd. "I wish George were here to see this right now. That's who I'm marching for."
Rookie pitcher will lead Indians past Cardinals
2020 disaster update. An asteroid will pass perilously close to Earth the day before Election Day. Odds it will “make the earth flat again” are 240-1 and 2-1 to hit...
Mets' latest clown show raises bigger issues to the surface: Sherman
The Mets looked closely at the flower lapel and it again squirted water. They wore the big floppy shoes and tripped over them. They stepped on the rake and whack....
Bella Thorne's $2M payday has OnlyFans sex stars, subscribers crying 'scam'
Is it a big striptease — emphasis on the tease?
Brazil's plan to protect Amazon is having opposite effect
NOVO PROGRESSO, Brazil — In May, facing urgent international demands for action after a string of massive wildfires in the Amazon, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro put the army in charge...
Why Vegas Dave ‘sacrificed his relationship’ with Holly Sonders
"Vegas" Dave Oancea and Holly Sonders are living shockingly wholesome lives in Sin City. The 44-year-old "sports information consultant" has moved back in with his parents, leaving his girlfriend and...
Trump grants full pardon to Alice Johnson after her RNC speech
President Trump on Friday pardoned Alice Johnson, the woman sentenced to life in prison before being freed by Trump in 2018, hours after she praised his compassion in an emotional...
Lock of Abraham Lincoln's hair expected to sell for over $75K at auction
The tuft of hair was "clipped from the President's left temple" during Lincoln's postmortem exam.
Japan’s flying car soars in test flight with passenger aboard
Paging Marty McFly! One of the world's first successful test flights of a flying car with a passenger aboard was launched by a Japanese firm, according to a report Friday....
The reason behind Jennifer Lopez's pursuit of Mets ownership
Final bids for control of the Mets are due Monday. Soon afterwards, the team could have the most famous owners in sports. Alex Rodriguez could become the only former player...
Arsonist torches Jewish student center at University of Delaware
An arsonist torched a Jewish student center at the University of Delaware this week -- though fire marshals have stopped short of calling the incident a hate crime, according to...
Mayor de Blasio announces six more 'open streets' for outdoor dining
Six more NYC streets will close to car traffic to make way for outdoor eateries this weekend, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday.
Amy Adams joins ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ movie adaptation
She'll portray Cynthia Murphy, mother of the characters Connor and Zoe Murphy.
Kim Jong Un said to be closely watching for who will replace Japan PM
Kim Jong Un may be closely watching for who will succeed Shinzo Abe -- given the Japanese prime minister's legacy of fighting for abductees taken by North Korea, according to...
Why Yankees minor leaguer won't 'bite his tongue anymore'
A day after he called on the Yankees to speak up for African-American players, minor leaguer Canaan Smith-Njigba isn’t backing down, reiterating the need for support from the organization in...
Caesar Cordova, ‘Scarface’ and ‘Carlito’s Way’ actor, dead at 84
Cordova was a lifetime member of the Actors Studio. He also appeared on Broadway with Pacino in “Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie?”
Kamala Harris promises national mask mandate if elected
The Democratic vice presidential nominee expanded on the three-month plan that Biden has promised to enact if he won the White House.
Ex-Hunter College HS staffer accused of sexually abusing two students
Asumana Randolph, 62, allegedly told a girl, who was younger than 17 at the time, that he’d previously had sex with a student.
Boeing CEO pledges a 20 percent increase in black employees
Boeing is seeking to increase black US employees throughout the company by 20 percent and mandate benchmarks for hiring people of color, Chief Executive Dave Calhoun told employees in a...
Texas governor wants teacher fired for comparing cops to KKK, slave owners
The Republican governor shared his disgust Sunday on Twitter over the assignment featuring a five-panel political cartoon starting with a slave owner holding his knee on a black’s man neck.
Elon Musk worth more than $100B as Tesla's stock keeps surging
Make room, Jeff, Bill and Mark: the 12-digit club has a new member. Elon Musk's fortune crossed the $100 billion mark on Friday as Tesla's shares continued a dizzying rally...
Man secures Guinness World Record for tallest mohawk
A man from Minnesota has just secured the Guinness World Record for the world’s tallest mohawk, an accomplishment that undoubtedly makes up for the fact that he will never fit...
Adam Silver breaks silence as NBA, players reveal social justice plan
NBA commissioner Adam Silver broke his silence on the recent player boycotts and his own employees striking at the league office Friday, penning a letter to “colleagues.’’ The NBA postponed...
Police union boss demands de Blasio's resignation by 'sundown'
As Mayor de Blasio prepared to get out of Dodge for the weekend, a police union boss issued a very "High Noon"-like ultimatum for him to quit by sundown. "We...
One-armed, schizophrenic roller-skater charged in stabbing rampage
A one-armed, schizophrenic roller-skater allegedly stabbed three bystanders during a psychotic rampage on wheels in the UK in which he thought his family was going to be killed by aliens,...
Homeowners are spending cash they saved on canceled plans to upgrade their houses
The average homeowner has spent $1,500 so far on improvements this year alone, according to new research. Respondents in a study of 2,000 homeowners estimated it would cost an additional...
De Blasio calls to 'tax the wealthy' even as rich taxpayers flee NYC
Mayor de Blasio made a public plea Friday for taxing the rich and redistributing their money even as the Big Apple reels from a coronavirus-induced budget crisis.
Michelle Troconis faces new charges in Jennifer Dulos murder case
The fresh charges are related to video evidence that prosecutors claim shows Troconis and her late ex-boyfriend Fotis Dulos disposing items in Hartford.
Amazon orders 1,800 Mercedes-Benz electric vans for European deliveries
Amazon.com Inc said on Friday it had ordered 1,800 electric vans from Mercedes-Benz for its European delivery fleet, as part of the online retailer’s plans to run a carbon neutral...
NYSE relaxes fundraising rules in troubled IPO market
Even The Big Board appears to agree that the IPO business is in trouble. After turning down a similar rule change in December, the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday...
Twitter suspends 'Dracula' botnet pushing pro-Chinese propaganda
Twitter has suspended or restricted nearly all 3,000 accounts linked to a “Dracula” botnet pushing pro-Chinese political propaganda. The network of fake Twitter accounts was first flagged by Graphika, a...
House Democrats announce contempt proceedings against Mike Pompeo
The investigation comes as Pompeo faces ethical scrutiny over his decision to make a speech at this week's GOP convention from Israel while on official business.
Spanx takes 50 percent off best-selling leggings for flash sale
If you loved Spanx's Nordstrom Anniversary Sale deals, then you have to check out its latest sale. The shapewear brand is taking 50% off its best-selling faux leather leggings for...
A velvet Duhome accent chair is the decor piece your home is missing
There typically comes a time during your home decor journey that you feel your space needs a little pick-me-up. And what better way to add some attitude to any room...
With conventions over, Trump and Biden campaigns shift focus to battleground states
The tickets led by President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden are hitting the campaign trail for the final two-month stretch of the 2020 election with the party conventions now...
LeBron James' moment of truth that nearly popped NBA bubble
With the NBA season hanging by a thread, LeBron James was put on the spot. Following the surprise postponement of Wednesday’s game between the Bucks and Magic — sparking a...
Nevada man becomes first in the US to catch COVID-19 twice
A Nevada resident is thought to be the first person in the United States to be infected twice by the coronavirus, according to findings released this week. The 25-year-old man,...
What you need to know about Elon Musk’s brain-implant device
Elon Musk plans to unveil a working model of his firm's much-anticipated brain-implant device — created to cure everything from blindness to quadriplegia — at 6 p.m. Friday, he announced...
Teacher reinstated after parents complained about BLM, LGBTQ classroom posters
A Texas school has reinstated a teacher put on administrative leave because she adorned her virtual classroom with Black Lives Matter and pro-LGBTQ posters, district officials said. Taylor Likfa, an...
Apple's next iPad Air is getting a radical redesign, leaks suggest
Apple's quest to kill the home button has found its next victim. The next version of the company's popular iPad Air tablet will get rid of the button in favor...
Dramatic footage captures damage from Hurricane Laura
The footage also shows the storm damage In Orange, Texas, where trees were uprooted and utility poles were torn from the ground.
Musicians perform for ants after COVID-19 cancels festivals
What is this, a music festival for ants?
Trump says the National Guard has ended violence in Kenosha
President Trump on Friday said that the National Guard quelled violence and rioting in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in the wake of the police shooting of Jacob Blake.
As Arctic ice melts, polluting ships stream into polar waters
LONDON - As melting sea ice opens the Arctic to navigation, more ships are plying the loosely regulated polar waters, bringing increasing amounts of climate-warming pollution, a Reuters analysis of...
Vegan bodega now serving meatless takes on classic NYC sandwiches
It's called — what else? — the "Vodega."
Feds fine Herbalife $123 million for bribing Chinese officials
The feds fined nutritional supplement maker Herbalife about $123 million for running a decade-long bribery scheme to boost its business in China, officials said Friday. The penalties from two federal...
Tom Thibodeau adds two trusted confidantes to Knicks coaching staff
Tom Thibodeau will have at least two guys on his assistant staff with whom he’s worked closely. While the hirings of Kenny Payne, Johnnie Bryant and Mike Woodson had been...
MLS owner: Player protests 'like someone stabbed you'
Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals owner Dell Loy Hansen has come under criticism for comments he made on a local radio show after RSL players protested racial injustice by...
Accused Kenosha gunman Kyle Rittenhouse once fundraised for pro-cop charity
Using Facebook's fundraiser feature, the teen wrote that the group seeks to “forge stronger relationships between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve."
Russia releases previously unseen 1961 footage of largest ever nuclear explosion
Russia has released previously classified footage of the world's largest nuclear explosion, caused when the Soviet Union detonated the so-called Tsar Bomba almost 60 years ago. The hydrogen bomb, which...
Suspects exchange gunfire in broad daylight during wild NYC shootout
The footage, released by the NYPD on Friday, captures a duel between two men, a 48-year-old and 19-year-old, on Audubon Avenue near W. 174th Street just before 2 p.m. on...
Nxivm sex cult leader Keith Raniere should get life in prison: prosecutors
Convicted Nxivm cult leader Keith Raniere has no remorse for his crimes and is even putting up a $25,000 prize for anyone to find holes in his case, prosecutors allege...
Is Gen Z more frugal than older generations?
Nearly half of Gen Zers already have a savings account, a quarter have an emergency fund and two in 10 have cash in stocks and shares, according to new research....
Judge delays extradition hearing for accused Kenosha shooter
The suspected teen shooter requested to waive his presence at the hearing and to have more time so that he could hire his own legal team, according to the news...
Coca-Cola offering buyouts to about 4,000 workers
Coca-Cola is offering voluntary buyouts to about 4,000 people to reduce the number of layoffs it says will take place as it streamlines operations. Coca-Cola is reducing the number of...
COVID-19 relief negotiations stall as lawmakers fail to compromise
WASHINGTON -- Coronavirus aid negotiations continue to stall between lawmakers in Washington as millions of Americans face a financial breaking point amid the pandemic -- with Nancy Pelosi vowing "we're...
Banksy secretly funded this hot-pink refugee rescue yacht
Art meets anarchy.
Kim Jong Un evaluates typhoon damage in public appearance
Kim Jong Un praised ruling party organizations and government officials for implementing measures that limited damage from the typhoon, according to KCNA.
MGM Resorts to lay off 18,000 furloughed US workers
Casino operator MGM Resorts plans to lay off 18,000 furloughed workers in the United States as a global travel slowdown from the coronavirus crisis hurt its operations, the Wall Street...
US adapts to climate threats with drastic shift in flood strategy
As hurricane season enters its most dangerous period, the US is shaking up its strategy to tackle severe flooding, using tax dollars to move entire communities out of harm's way....
Former college student admits she tried to join al Qaeda: feds
Tnuza Jamal Hassan, 22, of Minneapolis, pleaded guilty Wednesday to attempting to provide material support to al Qaeda while she was a freshman at St. Catherine University in St. Paul.
Biden goes off on tangent when asked about Jacob Blake shooting
Joe Biden went off on a tangent Thursday night about the Kenosha protest shooting suspect and the deadly Charlottesville rally in 2017, despite being asked about Jacob Blake.
Jordan Love's first Packers impression won't have Aaron Rodgers worried
Aaron Rodgers may still be in a state of confusion. Packers' QB-in-waiting Jordan Love continues to perplex onlookers at training camp, who aren't seeing the must-have talent that inspired general...
Kenosha sheriff reportedly made derogatory comments about black suspects in 2018
Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth -- who has led the response to protests after the Jacob Blake shooting -- has come under fire for inflammatory comments he made in 2018...
Blind Woodsman carves out a niche for himself
"Wood" you look at that? John Furniss, aka the Blind Woodsman, makes impressive wood bows and canisters in Washougal, Washington, all without the ability to see. The 38-year-old learned his...
NYC principals union warns of staffing crisis amid school reopenings
With school populations split up to enable social distancing, the overall number of classes will multiply as some kids learn from home and others on-site.
Engineer creates 'AI Jesus' that makes doomsday 'prophecies'
An artificially intelligent algorithm that has been trained in biblical scripture has been coming up with its own "prophecies." The creation is called AI Jesus and it's already spoken about...
Consumer spending climbs less than 2 percent as COVID recovery slows
American consumers increased their spending by just 1.9 percent in July as the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic lost some momentum.
Dutch man killed by polar bear on Norway's Svalbard Islands
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A polar bear attacked a camping site Friday in Norway’s remote Svalbard Islands, killing a 38-year-old Dutch man before being shot and killed by onlookers, authorities on...
Some Californians didn't get evacuation alerts during wildfires
SAN FRANCISCO — When Debra DeAngelo went to sleep, she thought the flames chewing through Northern California wine country were too far away to be dangerous. Plus, she had signed...
In contrast to US, WHO backs asymptomatic coronavirus testing
GENEVA — The World Health Organization said Thursday that countries should actively test people to find coronavirus cases even if they don’t show symptoms — a stance that comes after...
Dissident Chinese artist made secret film about Wuhan during coronavirus lockdown
Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei made a secret film called "Coronation" in Wuhan, the central Chinese city that became the origin of the coronavirus pandemic, during its strict lockdown. The...
Bicyclist in critical condition after being struck by SUV in Brooklyn
A bicyclist is clinging to life after he was struck by an SUV in Brooklyn early Friday, cops said. The 56-year-old driver -- who had the green light -- was...
TikTok's parent ByteDance reportedly preparing to shut down app if it's not sold
TikTok's parent company is getting ready to shut down its American operations in the event that a sale doesn't materialize in the next few months, according to a report.
This best-selling photo frame kit is the perfect baby shower gift
If you feel like your social media feed is suddenly flooded with baby showers and newborn pictures, then we are here to tell you that you are not imagining it....
Devastating injury news for Yankees biggest stars
Aaron Judge’s return lasted less than six innings. Now, as expected, he’s back on the injured list and may be there longer than he would like. The Yankees placed the...
Dozens of missing kids — including 15 sex trafficking victims — found in Georgia
Dozens of endangered or missing Georgia children -- including 15 sex trafficking victims -- were rescued during a recent two-week operation, according to officials. “Operation Not Forgotten,” conducted in Atlanta...
Seattle-based activists arrested in Kenosha after filling up gas cans
Activists from Seattle group "Riot Kitchen" were arrested in Kenosha, Wisconsin, after they filled up multiple gas cans, prompting law enforcement officials in unmarked cars to take them into custody,...
J.K. Rowling returns Kennedy family award over 'transphobic' tweet controversy
Rowling is in the goblet of backfire.
Napping for longer than an hour may be bad for your health
Snoozing for an hour or more may raise your risk of death and heart disease, a researcher says. "Daytime napping is common all over the world and is generally considered...
NBCUniversal jumps into sports betting with PointsBet deal
Comcast-owned NBCUniversal is getting into the sports betting game. The New York-based media giant has inked a multiyear partnership with Australia-based PointsBet, a rapidly expanding sports betting company that entered...
The only problem with Paige Spiranac's new sports experiment
Paige Spiranac hasn't thrown in the racket just yet. On Thursday, the golfer-turned-influencer gave her nearly three million Instagram followers an update on her tennis progress, revealing how her body...
Gap, Banana Republic to close more than 225 stores this year
Gap and Banana Republic will close more than 225 stores worldwide this year as their parent company slims down its brick-and-mortar footprint. Gap Inc's Thursday announcement suggests it's closing far...
German sex workers stage fake romps in X-rated coronavirus protest
German sex workers idled by the coronavirus pandemic let their positions be known – by simulating intercourse on an outdoor bed to demand the reopening of brothels, according to reports....
Insect repellent company warns: Don't use our products to kill COVID-19
Don't go Off-ing yourself just yet.
Notre Dame distances itself from Lou Holtz after RNC speech
Notre Dame is distancing itself from Lou Holtz after the former coach was critical of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, calling him a “Catholic in name only,” during a speech...
NYC sees break from gun violence with just one morning shooting
Only one shooting was reported in New York City Friday morning, police said — a break from the recent surge in gunplay — as authorities confirmed that five people were...
Rand Paul says he feared for his life during clash with BLM activists
Video posted on social media showed the Kentucky Republican and his wife being confronted by the mob as Metro Police struggled to protect them.
Dolphins, reindeer among animals most at risk for coronavirus
The novel coronavirus is believed to originate in bats, according to experts, leading the authors of a recent study to look at what other members of the animal kingdom may...
Pool boy dishes new details of first romp with Jerry Falwell Jr.'s wife
Giancarlo Granda recalled new details of the first encounter in his years-long affair with Becki after meeting her in 2012 at the Fontainebleau hotel in Miami.
Facebook says Apple kept users in the dark about App Store fees
Facebook this week doubled down on its criticism of Apple's steep 30 percent App Store fees, revealing that the iPhone maker rejected its attempt to be transparent about the fees...
MLB's most disappointing offenses not necessarily out of contention
Although the abbreviated 2020 MLB season is barely a month old, it is also remarkably at about the halfway point. Of course, this season will go down in the history...
Kamala Harris to host star-studded online fundraiser with Hollywood elite
Kamala Harris will headline a star-studded virtual fundraiser set up by Hollywood elite, including TV showrunner Ryan Murphy and filmmaker J.J. Abrams.
The city tries to keep cool during summer heat: Post's week in photos
The city continues to reopen from pandemic lockdowns, power through the late summer heat, and is on the hunt out for a serial subway window smasher.
Michael Jordan was the 'perfect person' to step up during NBA drama
Michael Jordan is considered by most the greatest player ever and he’s using that power to help current players make their voices heard. The GOAT is emerging as a significant...
BLM protesters harass RNC guests leaving White House event
Black Lives Matter protesters harangued and harassed Republican National Convention guests as they left the White House Thursday night, according to a series of videos posted to social media. Daily...
SEAL credited with killing bin Laden says the 'left' has no sense of humor
The former Navy SEAL credited with killing Osama bin Laden said the mask-less selfie that got him banned from future Delta flights was just "a joke" — as he ripped...
Eagles running back is getting drafted way too early in fantasy
No position is more prone to busts than running backs. Between injury, poor performance, workload and now COVID, there are any number of factors that can work against even the...
Blackpink, Selena Gomez dip into ‘Ice Cream’ for new song and video
In the flirty clip, Gomez and the K-pop gals visit a pastel-colored world.
What Daniel Jones can do to limit his fumbling problem
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...
Michelle Obama says 'white America' acts like black women don't exist
Former first lady Michelle Obama said on her podcast Thursday that "white America" acts like black women -- including herself -- don't exist. “When I’ve been completely incognito, during the...
DNA clears man who served 37 years in prison for 1983 crime
A Florida man who served 37 years behind bars walked out of prison one day after prosecutors said DNA evidence exonerated him in a 1983 murder and rape of a...
Biden to hit campaign trail after hunkering down amid pandemic
Joe Biden -- whom President Trump has mocked for hunkering down in his Delaware basement during the coronavirus pandemic – said he plans to return to the campaign trail.
Cop struck by garbage can lid in Captain America-style attack
A Minneapolis police officer was struck in the head with a heavy trash can lid and knocked to the ground during a chaotic night of looting and unrest in the...
False alarm of barricaded children spark police operation in Germany
Children were barricaded inside a German school after what appeared to be a false alarm sparked a major police operation Friday morning, according to local authorities and a new report.
Elon Musk says Tesla foiled Russian national's cyberattack against factory
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said his company's Nevada factory was the target of a foiled cyberattack allegedly plotted by a Russian national.
Anthony Martignetti, of classic 'Anthony!' spaghetti commercial, dies at 63
He was the 12-year-old in an iconic ad for Prince spaghetti.
Back-up singer best known for killing John Belushi dead at 73
She was also the muse for Gordon Lightfoot's "Sundown."
Passenger removed from flight after learning he tested positive for COVID-19
The last thing passengers aboard a Ryanair plane wanted to see before departure were three hazmat-clad officials walking down the aisle.
Super-realistic ‘spider’ freaks out little girl
Snapchat's spooky spider filter sent shivers up this little girl's spine. Watch the moment when a mother pranks her daughter using augmented reality, making it appear as if a hairy...
Texas woman shot dead in gunfight between two groups of Hurricane Laura evacuees
Hurricane Laura claimed no lives in Texas, but a homeless woman in downtown Austin was killed during a gunfight between two groups of evacuees from the storm, according to reports....
Breaking down all angles to Yankees-Mets Subway Series
Let’s try this again. After the first Subway Series was postponed last weekend because of a pair of COVID cases with the Mets, the Yankees and Mets are due to...
Giants aren't about to rough up Daniel Jones
The nearly 10 pounds of muscle Daniel Jones added to his now-robust 6-foot-5 frame do not need to get tenderized with a meat mallet. The strapping young man will rise...
One Yankee 'not expecting' Subway Series to be postponed
According to Aaron Boone and player rep Zack Britton, the Yankees haven’t had a chance to talk about the possibility of not playing Friday night’s doubleheader against the Mets at...
Rand Paul confronted by Black Lives Matter protesters after RNC
Rand Paul was confronted by a rowdy group of Black Lives Matter protesters in Washington, DC, early Friday after leaving the White House for the Republican National Convention. Paul was...
How Yankees and Mets fans are viewing Subway Series this season
The alternative “Let’s go Yankees! Let’s go Mets!” chants will be absent. Instead of sold-out stadiums, the seats will be empty. Since interleague play began in 1997, there has never...
A talk with Jets star's biggest fan: His 13-year-old brother
He had planned on wearing No. 77, just like big brother does, but there will be no football season at John Rolfe Middle School in Richmond, Va., thanks to the...
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe expected to resign over health concerns
Shinzo Abe, the longest-serving prime minister in Japan's history, is expected to resign over health issues, reports said early Friday. Japan's national broadcaster said that the prime minister will announce...
One Giant's celebration was too much for Joe Judge
It was a play worth celebrating, but Sterling Shepard went too far. The slippery Shepard caused Corey Ballentine to fall down in coverage and streaked open, hauling in a deep...
Dom Smith's tearful message impacted MLB
Dom Smith’s raw moment in Queens reached far and wide. The Mets first baseman and outfielder choked up after Wednesday’s win over the Marlins when talking about the police shooting...
In his acceptance speech, Trump was one thing he usually isn't: Boring
Sorry, I have to say it: After a mostly brilliant four days that engaged the emotions and advanced a surprising and interesting case for his reelection, Donald Trump came out...
NHL made the right decision after its image took a hit
Image should not be everything, even in this world in which individuals with no discernible talent become social media “influencers,” but hockey’s image took a beating on Wednesday that was...
There's a reason for beach vibe and games in US Open bubble
The U.S. Open players are stuck in a Long Island/Queens bubble and not permitted to visit either Jones Beach or Rockaway Beach. But they have full clearance to lay out...
Trump goes scorched earth in RNC acceptance speech: Goodwin
And on Day 4, there was no more Mr. Nice Guy! Republicans spent the better part of three nights in their convention presenting softer and gentler sides of President Trump,...
Legendary college basketball coach dies at age 85
TUCSON, Ariz. — Lute Olson, the Hall of Fame coach who turned Arizona into a college basketball powerhouse, has died. He was 85. Olson’s family said he died Thursday evening....
Here's the story behind those surprise Hudson River fireworks
A noisy fireworks show set off for the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards was conducted from the Hudson River on Thursday night, leaving many New Yorkers fuming. The coordinated display,...
Aaron Judge back in Yankees limbo
Three at-bats are what the Yankees got from Aaron Judge’s return from a strained calf and the injured list on Wednesday. When their anemic lineup gets the next one is...