September 1, 2020
Islanders got what they deserved
This might have been good enough in November, probably wouldn’t have been good enough in any playoff game, but most certainly was not good enough in a potential clincher facing...
Trump claims celebs will vote for him because they're 'greedy'
President Trump said he'll win the vote from left-leaning celebrities because they're all "greedy." Trump made his prediction during a Fox News interview with Laura Ingraham that aired Tuesday night....
Jets defensive back returns after dehydration scare
Jets cornerback Brian Poole was back on the field at practice Tuesday, nearly three weeks after he exited the team’s first practice dehydrated. Poole had an extreme reaction to the...
Mets pummeled as season is slipping away
BALTIMORE — Nothing quite says meaningful September baseball like Ariel Jurado and Franklyn Kilome on the mound trying to halt a Mets losing streak. One a scrap-heap pickup and the...
There goes the last great American dynasty: Joe Kennedy III loses Mass. Senate primary
He’s the first Kennedy to lose a race for Congress in Massachusetts. Rep. Joe Kennedy III suffered a stinging loss to incumbent Sen. Ed Markey in Tuesday’s Democratic primary. The...
Islanders can't put Flyers away
The Islanders are now 0-3 on their first attempts at closing out a series this postseason. With an opportunity to send the Flyers packing after taking a commanding 3-1 series...
Rays manager makes 'scary' Yankees threat after Aroldis Chapman fiasco
The bad blood between the Yankees and Rays has been building for years, and it intensified Tuesday night when Aroldis Chapman fired a 101-mph fastball behind Mike Brosseau’s head with...
Man who inspired 'Hotel Rwanda' movie kidnapped in Dubai, daughter claims
Paul Rusesabagina -- the man whose heroism in saving more than 1,200 people from genocide inspired the 2004 movie "Hotel Rwanda" -- was kidnapped while in Dubai, his daughter claimed...
Giants big free-agent splash ready to prove doubters wrong
Logan Ryan showed up for sunrise workouts with dried sweat on his shirt. As more than 2,500 NFL players banged pads during training camps, Ryan surprisingly remained unsigned until agreeing...
Yankees finally beat Rays as benches clear in the end
The Yankees finally beat the Rays on Tuesday night, but not without some late drama. With two outs in the ninth, Aroldis Chapman’s 101 mph fastball went behind Mike Brosseau’s...
Teen allegedly gunned down by sex offender leaves eerie note
A Pennsylvania sex offender is accused of fatally shooting a 16-year-old boy who left an ominous note in the suspect's home saying, “If you’re reading this, I'm dead,” a report...
Patrick Mahomes gets engaged to girlfriend Brittany Matthews
Patrick Mahomes and girlfriend Brittany Matthews are both got rocks on Tuesday night.
Venus Williams ousted in US Open first round
Venus Williams has played in the U.S. Open a record-tying 22 times, but it sounds as if even her earliest exit might not stamp 2020 as her final appearance at...
Suspected St. Louis cop killer hit with numerous charges, including murder
A man accused of killing a St. Louis cop and injuring another during a lengthy stand-off at a home was charged with murder on Tuesday. Thomas Kinworthy Jr., 43, was...
Kentucky Derby trainer under fire for protest comments: 'Allowed to shoot you'
The trainer for Kentucky Derby favorite Tiz the Law said he was “very concerned” about the police brutality and social justice protests that are expected to surround the horse racing...
In sickness and health? US divorce rates skyrocket amid COVID-19
Divorce rates have spiked in the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic as couples have been stuck at home for months. The number of people looking for divorces was 34 percent...
Monstrous O-lineman of past has some advice for Mekhi Becton
He was a 6-foot-8, 348-pound tackle nicknamed Big Mac, and he was a first-round draft pick, which means he was Mekhi Becton before Mekhi Becton, and so Twitter users tagged...
Large study shows COVID-19 antibodies last 4 months, bolstering vaccine hopes
Coronavirus antibodies could last for at least four months and fade more slowly than previously reported, according to a new study. The findings come from a large-scale survey published Tuesday...
Black man fatally shot by Los Angeles police hit over 20 times, lawyer claims
The black man fatally shot by police in southern Los Angeles on Monday was struck over 20 times, the victim’s family lawyer said Tuesday. The man, identified as 29-year-old Dijon...
Triple Crown for Kentucky Derby favorite would get an asterisk
Heading into Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, Tiz the Law is drawing comparisons to some of the best 3-year-olds in horse racing’s recent memory. But even if the heavy favorite from Sackatoga...
Nets kicks off coaching search with familiar face
The Nets’ coaching search has gone from prospective to in-progress. Interim coach Jacque Vaughn officially interviewed for the job, and left ownership “impressed” according to the Athletic. The Post confirmed...
Army shakes up leadership at embattled Fort Hood after death of several soldiers
The Army on Tuesday announced a leadership shakeup at the embattled Fort Hood base in Texas — and appointed a four-star general to head a probe into the handling of...
Joe Judge's roster philosophy means shot for unheralded Giant
So, you are saying there’s a chance? “He says to everybody, he doesn’t care where you come from or anything like that,’’ Jarren Williams told The Post. “It’s not just...
The riot test: Democrats need to face the enemy to their left
Dems can’t afford to kowtow to the hard left Last week, a mob of white protesters swarmed a white woman eating dinner in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC....
The surprising Gerrit Cole issue preventing his dominance
There’s no reason, with half of a drastically reduced season in the books, to think that Gerrit Cole can’t stand the heat. Throwing the heat, however, has proven surprisingly difficult...
The numbers are clear: COVID is no real threat to kids
CDC confirms — again: Youth aren’t at COVID risk The latest data on COVID-19 cases and fatalities from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirm that young people face...
Anti-Trump hysterics now look to block ... a vaccine
"These are the same voices who ... wish failure on [every] breakthrough." Trump-haters are so determined to defeat the president that they are opposing emergency authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine....
NY bar draws outrage for taking bets on Labor Day weekend shootings
All bets are off. A Long Island bar has drawn outrage for creating a gambling pool on whether New York City or Chicago would have more shootings during Labor Day...
Cuomo, de Blasio must give NYC's restaurants a chance to survive
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio have clearly decided to let the city’s restaurants die: They won’t allow indoor dining, the only way for most eateries to stay...
Serena Williams breaks tennis legend's record in US Open win
Even in an almost empty Arthur Ashe Stadium, Serena Williams’ serve was still awesome. After a shaky start, when she lost her first service game to fall behind, Williams broke...
Mets just sent a strong message to their clubhouse
BALTIMORE — Todd Frazier, Robinson Chirinos and Miguel Castro alone won’t be enough to resurrect this Mets season — that will take a team effort — but the trade-deadline additions...
Joe Biden needs to do better in calling out the rioters
Naturally, all the folks who’d been downplaying and/or defending the violence of the anti-cop demonstrations across America are happily seconding Joe Biden’s claim that yes, it is terrible — and...
Bill de Blasio's pathetic surrenders to NYC unions
Mayor Bill de Blasio just folded like a cheap beach chair — twice in two days, flinching first on his vow to lay off 22,000 city workers, then on his...
David Pecker still calling editorial shots at National Enquirer parent
David Pecker may have stepped down as CEO of American Media last month, but he’s still heavily involved in calling the editorial shots at the publisher of the National Enquirer...
CDC to implement federal eviction ban due to coronavirus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reportedly planning to institute a federal eviction ban for the remainder of the year due to the coronavirus. Individuals making less than...
Cuomo admin accused of stonewalling over COVID-19 nursing home death tally
A government watchdog group is accusing Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration of sitting on data that would provide the full death tally of nursing home residents from the coronavirus. The Empire...
Why retro toys like Barbie and Care Bears are flying off the shelves
Decades-old toy brands like Care Bears and Monopoly are flying off the shelves as parents turn to reliable hits from their own childhoods to keep their kids busy during the...
Hedge fund stake sends shares in Kodak up 65 percent
The wild ride that is Kodak's stock market performance appears far from over. The company’s stock shot up by 65 percent on Tuesday after news broke that New York-based hedge...
Man shot dead across the street from popular NYC Whole Foods
A man was shot in the neck and killed across the street from a Whole Foods Market in Harlem on Tuesday afternoon, police said. The 28-year-old, identified as Javon Bradley,...
Islanders have grown fully accustomed to NHL bubble oddities
They’ve become accustomed to it now, and why wouldn’t the Islanders after having played 13 games under the antiseptic bubble in Toronto before taking the ice for Tuesday’s potential elimination...
Bozo clings onto MTA bus for dear life as it zooms down NYC highway
He's no Keanu Reeves. A viral video shows a knuckleheaded New Yorker gripping onto the back of a BxM1 express bus making its way down the Harlem River Drive. "Bruh,...
The 'old school' backhand that can save US men's tennis
The hype over Brandon Nakashima began in February when the American reached the Delray Beach Open quarterfinals at age 18 — and in the process bowled over Pat Cash. Cash,...
Nearly half of New Yorkers think the Big Apple is rotting
After six of the most trying months in modern city history, nearly half of New Yorkers say the Big Apple is heading in the wrong direction — with worries about...
Brooklyn couple gets engaged on Gowanus Canal
They found love in the muck. Despite its notorious reputation for being a polluted pool of stagnant filth, the Gowanus Canal was recently the site of a marriage proposal —...
Homeless man with crack pipe arrested for attacking NYPD chaplain
A homeless man was arrested Tuesday for robbing NYPD Chief Chaplain Rabbi Alvin Kass on the Upper West Side earlier in the day, cops said. Rafael Diaz, 39, was charged...
‘Black-ish’ airing election-themed, partially animated special Oct. 4
The back-to-back episodes will be directed by Oscar-winner Matthew A. Cherry ("Hair Love").
Jets hint at tantalizing Le'Veon Bell strategy
The Jets seem to lose another wide receiver to injury with each day of training camp, but their best receiver in recent practices has not been wearing a receiver’s number,...
US will not join WHO's coronavirus vaccine effort, White House says
The US will not participate in a worldwide effort to develop and distribute a coronavirus vaccine -- in part because the initiative is being led by the World Health Organization,...
Mnuchin is willing to meet Pelosi 'anytime' to restart COVID-19 aid negotiations
WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told lawmakers on Tuesday that he was willing to restart COVID-19 relief negotiations with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at any time. But Mnuchin balked...
US Virgin Islands wants access to secret Ghislaine Maxwell files
The US Virgin Islands asked for permission to view sealed documents in a civil case against Ghislaine Maxwell as part of their lawsuit against the estate of multi-millionaire pedophile Jeffrey...
Aching Andy Murray pulls off comeback in US Open marathon
The ice baths in the trainer’s room inside Ashe Stadium are only for desperate measures because of safety protocols at this year’s U.S. Open. Andy Murray believes he deserves one....
Nurse's coronavirus case sheds light on lesser-known symptom
An Australian nurse tested positive for the coronavirus after realizing that his stomach pains were a possible symptom of the bug, according to local authorities. Officials are now warning people...
Julianne Moore joins Universal’s ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ movie
The Oscar-winner joins cast including Ben Platt, Kaitlyn Dever, Amy Adams and Amandla Stenberg.
Fancy Nancy: Pelosi breaks local COVID rules to get her hair done
It's "hair-esy." House Speaker Nancy Pelosi got her hair done at a San Francisco salon on Monday -- in spite of local coronavirus rules barring indoor personal-care services, Fox News...
Facebook shuts down accounts linked to Russian meddling in 2016 election: report
The disinformation operation targeted liberal readers and involved a fake news website with articles written by American journalists, the Washington Post said.
The North Face takes 30 percent off summer favorites for Labor Day sale
The North Face is bringing the deals with its latest summer sale. In celebration of Labor Day, you can enjoy 30% off all of your summer faves. And healthcare workers...
Star running back ignites money war with NFL future in flux
Leonard Fournette's Jaguars career is over, but the running back hasn't forgotten about the money he believes he is owed. After going unclaimed on Tuesday, a day after the 25-year-old...
Joe Judge sticks it to his haters in crazy, muddy Giants moment
Who said Giants practices are all running penalty laps, contact drills and no fun? In a drill borrowed from the New England Patriots, the Giants ended practice Tuesday by turning...
Who is Kim Yo Jong? What to know about Kim Jong Un's sister
The rumors that North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is in a coma -- and his recent public appearances were all faked -- has fueled questions about the future leadership...
The Post-Trump reckoning and other commentary
Eye on 2020: The Post-Trump Reckoning The “demented” American media are obsessed “with making everything about” President Trump, “as if he were not just president but a mad god,” laments...
Google, Apple unveil built-in COVID-19 exposure notifications
Alphabet’s Google and Apple on Tuesday announced a new system that will enable public health authorities to use smartphones to assist in contact tracing without having to build an app....
Two kids missing after mom's car swept away by floodwaters
Two kids, ages 4 and 5, are missing in North Carolina after their mom's car was swept away in a flood, authorities said. The unidentified mother called 911 around 1...
Trump wants to see US 'compensated' for TikTok deal
President Trump has told individuals involved in the sale of TikTok's US assets from its Chinese parent company that he wants to see a deal that compensates the United States....
Ecuadorian pair, 104 and 110, set record for oldest married couple
Talk about a love for a lifetime.
Child care providers allegedly need $50B stabilization funding
Around 20 percent of child care jobs in the U.S. have been lost since February due to the coronavirus pandemic and the industry will face a $50 billion shortfall, according...
Far out: UFO sightings on rise amid coronavirus pandemic
Among the 5,000 sightings recorded this year, 20 percent of them occurred in April – the height of the COVID-19 crisis and lockdown, according to the news outlet.
Food fight: Community refrigerator trashed in Far Rockaway dispute
Someone trashed a Far Rockaway community refrigerator set up to provide food for residents who are hurting during the coronavirus pandemic -- sparking accusations of racism and classism on the...
Video shows Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse punching a girl: report
A new video appears to show alleged Kenosha killer Kyle Rittenhouse slugging a girl in the Wisconsin city, according to a report. The shocking footage, shot July 1 and posted...
Another running back gets big payday
Another young running back is cashing in before the 2020 NFL season begins. The Bengals are locking up Joe Mixon with a four-year, $48 million extension, NFL Network reported Tuesday....
De Blasio, Carranza spark Election Day confusion with 'alternate' sites remark
This vote is for confusion! Mayor Bill de Blasio and his schools chancellor, Richard Carranza, set off a wave of Election Day doubt Tuesday when they seemed to suggest that...
Little-known Giants receiver could steal roster spot
Highlights from Tuesday's Giants practice. Passing Grade The quarterbacks were sharp: Daniel Jones dropped a couple of deep throws over Corey Ballentine’s shoulder to Darius Slayton. They had a third...
Coronavirus face mask 'brackets' latest pandemic trend — but experts voice concerns
Face brackets, the latest coronavirus pandemic trend, has experts questioning how safe they are in protecting against SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The manufacturers of these mask brackets, which...
Elvis Presley's Graceland vandalized with 'Black Lives Matter' graffiti
Graceland is all shook up. Elvis Presley's estate was vandalized with "Black Lives Matter" and "Defund the Police" graffiti overnight into Tuesday. The protest slogans were found spray-painted in black...
Son of slain Brooklyn church caretaker said he was killed 'in a place he loved'
The only son of the 62-year-old Brooklyn church caretaker who was gunned down at the house of worship Monday said his father was killed “in a place he loved.” Edward...
The sun's long-lost twin could be in deep space
The sun, the center of the solar system, continues to fascinate researchers, and NASA has sent a probe to "touch" the massive star. A new study, however, suggests it may...
Firefighter rappels down Harlem building to save trapped resident
A firefighter rappelled down a burning, 16-story Harlem building Tuesday to rescue someone trapped on the top floor Tuesday, fire officials said. "He really put his life on the line...
Yankees shuffle roster as they finally get healthier
The Yankees’ bullpen got an important piece back Tuesday, when Zack Britton was activated from the IL after recovering from a left hamstring strain. Kyle Higashioka (oblique) was also activated,...
Red Sox can't get anything right
Some tweets are just better off not being sent. The Red Sox learned that lesson the hard way on Tuesday. With the season reaching Sept. 1 and the competitive balance...
De Blasio's pandemic transportation council says he's ignored them for months
Mayor Bill de Blasio is ignoring his own COVID-19 pandemic transportation advisory council, panel members charged Tuesday. "We spent collectively hundreds of hours on smart plans that have just gone...
Boat explosion in Italian port sends woman flying through air, video shows
A boat exploded during its refueling at an Italian port last week and sent a woman onboard flying through the air and into the sea. Security cameras at the port...
Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks analysis: Bet the under
The Arizona Diamondbacks enter into Tuesday’s showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers having scored two runs or fewer in eight of their past 11 games and will look to bust...
Gov. Cuomo orders probe into Confederate flag on LI fire truck
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ordered an investigation into why a Confederate flag was draped over the side of a Long Island fire truck for a local drive-by event. “I’m appalled...
Hubble finds dead star in deep space that resulted in orange shockwave
The Hubble Space Telescope has made some remarkable discoveries in its 30 years in space, including a flapping "bat shadow," summertime on Saturn and that the first stars and galaxies...
Breonna Taylor's boyfriend says he didn't wound cop during shootout
Breonna Taylor's boyfriend says he didn't wound an officer in a shootout with three cops during a botched police raid that left Taylor dead, according to a new lawsuit. Kenneth...
Amusement park owners beg Cuomo for reopening guidance
ALBANY -- Amusement park owners are desperately awaiting the green light from Gov. Andrew Cuomo to reopen, ranking among the few remaining industries still shuttered due to coronavirus restrictions. Theme...
Man who tragically lost 7 relatives to COVID-19 is trying an experimental vaccine
"Look at the amount of lives that we lost," Serrano told CBS medical contributor Dr. Jon LaPook. "And I just don't want that to keep occurring."
Pregnant teacher dies of COVID-19 after co-workers throw surprise baby shower
A pregnant teacher in Brazil died from COVID-19 after becoming infected at a surprise baby shower, her family said. Camila Graciano, 31, had been careful to stay home because of...
NASA’s Curiosity Rover spots dust devil traveling across Mars
NASA’s Curiosity Rover has spotted a dust devil traveling across the surface of Mars. The rover captured remarkable footage of the dust devil from its vantage point in Mars’ Gale...
Massive New Jersey pool party with pricey cover fee busted by cops
New Jersey cops broke up a massive house party with nearly 300 people ponying up to $150 each for a chance to cool off and take a dip in the...
Chris Russo in heated debate with columnist: 'You're calling me a white supremacist?'
William C. Rhoden said Chris Russo was "feeding into a white supremacist ideology" when the radio host claimed "there's bad on all sides of the coin" regarding the recent protests...
Jets continue to have trouble keeping receivers on the field
Highlights from Tuesday's Jets practice: Put it in the rook Rookie safety Ashtyn Davis had a strong practice with Marcus Maye sidelined. Working with the starters, Davis was all over...
'Crazed' man shoves MTA worker in front of oncoming subway in Brooklyn
A 65-year-old subway platform conductor was pushed onto the tracks by a "crazed assailant" and narrowly missed being hit by a train in Brooklyn Tuesday morning, transit leaders said. "He...
NYC parents, teachers give new schools plan a failing grade
The city’s last-minute move to push back the reopening of its public schools and limit mandated coronavirus testing earned it a failing grade from some parents and teachers Tuesday. “What...
This online jewelry marketplace makes selling diamonds fast, easy and secure
Diamonds may be forever, but that doesn’t mean they have to be in your life forever. From a sparkly family heirloom that’s tucked away in a safety deposit box to...
Coach takes up to 70 percent off handbags and more for Labor Day sale
Coach Outlet is known for its standout deals on luxury handbags and accessories. And now it is rolling out some new Labor Day markdowns on its goodies as part of...
Man shot in broad daylight in Brooklyn
A man was shot in broad daylight Tuesday, police said. The shooting broke out around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday outside 421 Bainbridge St. in Bedford-Stuyvesant, police said. The victim is expected...
DJ Erick Morillo, of 'I Like To Move It' fame, found dead at 49
The international DJ was famous for mega club hits like "I Like to Move It."
Biden takes campaign to Nintendo's wildly popular 'Animal Crossing'
It's all about that youth vote.
People are fleeing NY and NJ at staggering rates
Will the last person left in New York turn out the lights? New data shows that people flooded out of the Empire State during the pandemic, as 67 percent of...
Trump and his doctor deny stroke caused mysterious Walter Reed visit
President Trump and his doctor on Tuesday denied that he suffered a stroke last year ahead of a mysterious visit to Walter Reed Medical Center. Dr. Sean Conley issued a...
Knicks legend had blood clot during 'rough' COVID-19 battle
Patrick Ewing, the former Knicks star and current Georgetown coach, was one of many big names to have contracted the novel coronavirus. He didn't just have symptoms of the virus...
White Sox vs. Twins prediction: Bet against Michael Pineda after ban
“I’m concerned about what your presence will mean ... concerned it will hinder our healing ... inflame the situation.” Understood. Therefore Stitches, whose selections have radiated more negative energy than...
NYC students, teachers to be in classroom two weeks before testing starts
New York City students and teachers will be back in classrooms for nearly two weeks before even any limited mandatory coronavirus testing starts, officials said Tuesday.
Cops release footage of man possibly linked to Times Square shooting
Cops released footage early Tuesday of a person who they believe may be connected to the shooting of a man in Times Square. The victim, who police believe is his...
Ridiculous $600 million Manchester City contract floated for Messi
Manchester City are ready to offer Lionel Messi an incredible $600 million over five years if he leaves Barcelona, reports claims. The 33-year-old — who has one year left on...
Barclays Center to host early voting, Election Day polls for 2020 race
It comes a week after officials set up a similar arrangement with the New York Knicks and their home, Madison Square Garden.
House Dems may invoke rarely used power to force McGahn testimony
Some House Democrats are looking to switch tactics after a federal appeals court shot down their lawsuit to enforce a subpoena against former White House counsel Don McGahn, suggesting invoking...
Jamie Foxx to star in Netflix comedy series inspired by daughter Corinne
It is titled “Dad Stop Embarrassing Me.”
AT&T explores sale of its Xandr advertising unit amid restructuring
AT&T's Chief Executive Officer John Stankey continues to look to slim down the telecom and entertainment giant as the coronavirus slams its businesses. The telecom company that also owns HBO...
Pope urges respect for Paris climate accord, says 'creation is groaning'
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis on Tuesday urged nations to fight global warming according to the 2015 Paris climate accord, weighing in on issue that figures in the US presidential...
How 'Smallville’ actress showed her devotion to sex cult Nxivm
"Smallville" actress Allison Mack wore a belly chain to symbolize her devotion to the leader of upstate sex-slave cult Nxivm, according to a former member of the group.
DC mayor fears a 'race war' is brewing amid unrest
The mayor of Washington, DC, said she fears a "race war" is brewing -- blaming "outside agitators" who come "armed for battle." Mayor Muriel Bowser said there was a "stark...
Save 20 percent on this helmet equipped with turn signals, brake lights
Bike riding is one of the most quintessential summer activities—but are you taking all the necessary precautions to keep you and your little ones safe? According to the Consumer Product Safety...
Strip mall owners accused of shooting at black men returning a U-Haul
Two black men claim the white owners of a Florida strip mall racially profiled them and opened fire as they returned a U-Haul van, assuming they were connected to ongoing...
Weather forecaster found dead after confessing 'sins' on Facebook
A Texas weather forecaster has died after confessing her "sins" in a devastating, final social media post, according to reports. Kelly Plasker, a reporter with news station KCBD, shared a...
These wireless earbuds last up to 35 hours on a single charge
While there are tons of headphones on the market that enthusiastically promise crystal clear sound, long-lasting battery, and a waterproof design, many of them simply don’t live up to their...
Bronx DA recommends dismissing summonses given to hundreds of protesters
Hundreds of summonses handed out to protesters for violating a curfew during a demonstration against the police killing of George Floyd should be dismissed, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark announced...
Kemba Walker's NBA playoff showcase is a Kyrie Irving warning
The thing to keep at the front of your mind, if you are a Nets fan, are the 20 games Kyrie Irving played this year. It was an all-too-brief sample,...
Apple's 5G iPhone will reportedly make its debut next month
Apple's long-awaited 5G iPhone will reportedly make its debut this October. The tech juggernaut will launch four new iPhone models at its annual fall keynote, as well as a new...
Why more Americans chose to eat less meat during the pandemic
If you’ve been reaching for fruits and vegetables in favor of meat and dairy during the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re far from alone. A recent survey of 2,000 Americans found that...
Appeals court agrees to delay release of Trump's tax returns
The 2nd Circuit Court of appeals ordered the documents remain secret until at least Sept. 25, when they will hear merits argument in the president's appeal to block a subpoena.
Trump visits riot-ravaged Kenosha
President Trump arrived Tuesday afternoon in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to tour the city recently wracked by the police-involved shooting of Jacob Blake and then by a resulting wave of fiery unrest.
Oil companies accused of wanting to dump plastics in Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya — The oil industry has asked the United States to pressure Kenya to change its world-leading stance against the plastic waste that litters Africa, according to environmentalists who...
Trump says NYC needs 'young version' of Rudy Giuliani to fight crime
President Trump decried the attempted rape of a woman on a New York City subway platform in broad daylight and said the Big Apple needed a "young version" of Rudy...
President Trump spoke to Big Ten commissioner about playing football season
President Trump and the White House are trying to bring back Big Ten football in the fall. The president tweeted on Tuesday he had a "very productive" conversation with league...
Mom battling colon cancer: Chadwick Boseman's secret fight stuns me
Working through the physical and emotional ravages made him a real-life superhero, she says.
California wildfires leave 'extensive' burn scars
Firefighters in California are gaining more ground against relentless wildfires that were sparked by lightning, but the extensive scars on the land left behind can be seen from space. Cal...
75 years later, Japanese man recalls bitter internment in US
TOKYO — When Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941, the first thing Hidekazu Tamura, a Japanese American living in California, thought was, “I’ll be killed at the hands of my...
The new normal: How one NYC school implemented COVID-19 safety measures
A Queens Catholic school is preparing to welcome back students into the classroom five days a week with a major coronavirus safety overhaul that includes clear barriers on every desk.
Bronx man accused of sexually abusing 2 girls, likely more: NYPD
A perv allegedly sexually abused two young girls in a Bronx building last month -- and cops believe he may have other victims. The two victims, 6 and 10, were...
PETA slams Elon Musk for implanting brain device in pig
On Friday, Musk unveiled a working prototype of his firm’s brain-implant device, which aims to achieve human “symbiosis with artificial intelligence.”
Facebook improving hate speech detection ahead of Myanmar election
Facebook said on Tuesday that it was preparing for Myanmar’s general election in November by improving the detection and removal of hate speech and content that incites violence and preventing...
UN chief says coronavirus reversed fragile progress on gender equality
UNITED NATIONS — The COVID-19 pandemic has deepened inequality between men and women and reversed “decades of limited and fragile progress on gender equality and women’s rights,” the United Nations...
Chadwick Boseman's '42' to be re-released in theaters as tribute
AMC Theatres will pay tribute to the “Black Panther” star who died last week of colon cancer at the age of 43, by screening “42.”
Mariah Carey reveals the two songs she wrote about ex Derek Jeter
Moments from Mariah Carey's romance with Derek Jeter are forever immortalized in music.
Honeybee venom can kill aggressive breast cancer cells: study
Oncologists are abuzz with excitement.
Top lawyer at NYC Board of Elections takes leave of absence amid probe
The elections board is expected to announce legal counsel Steve Richman's sudden leave at its meeting Tuesday afternoon.
Two Oregon counties refuse to send cops to Portland
Sheriffs in two Oregon counties are refusing to obey Gov. Kate Brown's call to send more cops to Portland to help quell ongoing riots, saying doing so "would not solve...
Bret Easton Ellis TV series 'American Tabloid' faces legal battle
A new TV project on the rise of US tabloid culture created by "American Psycho" author Bret Easton Ellis and "Trainspotting" scribe Irvine Welsh had hit a legal snag. According...
NYPD commish blasts police critics as three officers test positive for coronavirus
Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said three NYPD detectives tested positive for COVID-19 Monday, as he blasted police critics on CNN Tuesday morning.
Couple finds loaded revolver while 'magnet fishing' off bridge in Boston
Two people “magnet fishing” off a bridge in Boston reeled in a loaded firearm covered in mud, police said. A man and a woman using magnets to fish off a...
'Direction of the country' prompted ESPN star to bolt for Fox News
Will Cain didn't want to stick to sports. The state of the country was too important to do so. But he also didn't want to talk politics while his job...
Here's what roads you'll have to slow down on in NYC as city lowers speed limits
Speeding spiked in the initial weeks of the pandemic as drivers took advantage of near-empty roads, and has continued to outpace pre-pandemic levels over the summer.
Hurricane Katrina series from John Ridley and Carlton Cuse set at Apple+
"Five Days at Memorial" chronicles the immediate aftermath.
Furious NFL fans have reached a Madden breaking point
Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting the same result, and it appears that Madden players believe the game's creators have gone insane. EA Sports'...
Samsung heir indicted over controversial 2015 merger
South Korean prosecutors on Tuesday indicted Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong on charges of stock price manipulation and other financial crimes, setting up what could be a protracted legal battle to...
'Electric Avenue' singer sues Trump for using song to bash Biden
The musician who wrote reggae classic "Electric Avenue" sued President Trump for copyright infringement for using the song in a Twitter video that bashed Democratic nominee Joe Biden. Songwriter Eddy...
Zoom shares up over 35 percent after monster second quarter
Zoom shares skyrocketed more than 30 percent on Tuesday following an earnings report that saw the video conferencing provider obliterate Wall Street's estimates for the quarter. The San Jose, Calif.-based...
Teen rapper's 'Dream' tattoo goes viral for all the wrong reasons
He'll forever only be able to read it in a mirror.
Steven Mnuchin to testify before coronavirus crisis subcommittee
WASHINGTON -- Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will testify Tuesday before the newly formed House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis as negotiations on another wave of relief continue to stall....
Republican group launches Florida campaign to sway voters toward Biden
A Republican group, with the help of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's top political strategist, is working on a campaign called "Project Orange Crush" in the battleground state to back...
'Shy' remark is perfect fodder for James Harden-Chris Paul rivalry
Chris Paul took the ball into his own hands Monday night and delivered daggers. James Harden did not. The Thunder and Rockets are going to a Game 7 because of...
Hotels reeling six months into coronavirus pandemic, analysis finds
America's hotels are still reeling six months into the coronavirus pandemic with Labor Day weekend approaching and no end to the economic misery in sight, according to an analysis released...
Trump says 'law and order' will heal racial tensions
Trump was responding to a reporter on the tarmac of Joint Base Andrews who asked if he was helping heal racial divisions following months of anti-police brutality protests.
Elon Musk passes Mark Zuckerberg to become world's third-richest man
Mark Zuckerberg's reign as the third-richest man on Earth didn't last long. The Facebook CEO lost his grip on the No. 3 spot this week after Tesla boss Elon Musk's...
Appeals court to rule on Trump's tax returns by end of day
In oral arguments in front of the 2nd Circuit Court, Carey Dunne, the lawyer for Manhattan DA Cy Vance, challenged Trump's assertion that their investigation into him is "over broad."
Woman stabbed boyfriend for looking at nude photos of her daughter: cops
A Connecticut woman is facing charges for stabbing her boyfriend after he allegedly looked at nude photos of her young daughter, according to a report. Trysh Brown, 31, was arraigned...
Twitter account of late Herman Cain deletes post downplaying COVID-19
The Twitter account of Herman Cain — who died from the coronavirus — said the bug is “not as deadly as the mainstream media made it out to be.”
NYPD frees up overtime funds ahead of potentially violent holiday weekend
The NYPD has shifted around some funds to give street cops more overtime through Labor Day — a typically violent weekend when cops will be out in force along parade...
School district gives hotspot to kids forced to use Taco Bell WiFi
The Salinas City Elementary School District stepped in to help after a touching photo of the two young girls sitting outside the fast-food eatery went viral, CNN reported.
White House set to resume public tours after 6-month hiatus
The White House will resume public tours starting Saturday, Sept. 12, after a six-month hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the East Wing announced Tuesday. Tours will take place on...
Pandemic brings hard times for farmers, worsening hunger
The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside. United Nations experts are holding...
Man slashed in unprovoked attack at Upper East Side train station
A man was slashed in an unprovoked attack as he waited for a train on the Upper East Side this week, authorities said. The 38-year-old victim was standing on the...
Trump offers a warning to football, baseball players over boycotts
President Trump on Tuesday warned pro football and baseball players not to follow the lead of the NBA in boycotting games and kneeling for the national anthem in protest of...
Two states back on NY's quarantine list, upping total to 33
ALBANY -- Two states were added back onto New York’s travel advisory list Tuesday, as the Empire State also celebrated 25 straight days of a positive COVID-19 infection rate below...
Akon just unveiled his $6B 'futuristic' city in Senegal; reviews are mixed
"I want the buildings to look like real African sculptures that they make in the villages."
Trump administration finalizes coal plant pollution rollback
BILLINGS, Mont. — The Trump administration on Monday finalized its weakening of an Obama-era rule aimed at reducing polluted wastewater from coal-burning power plants that has contaminated streams, lakes and...
Two massive pythons crash through kitchen ceiling in Australia
There was something slithering up above ... down under. An Australian man was floored after two massive snakes -- weighing a combined 100 pounds -- crashed through his kitchen ceiling...
Judge orders Georgia to extend deadline for absentee ballots
ATLANTA — A federal judge on Monday ordered Georgia to extend its deadline for accepting mail-in ballots for November’s general election from the close of polls on Election Day until...
Four South Korean civilians killed in crash with US military vehicle
Four South Korean civilians have been killed when their SUV rear-ended a US armored-personnel carrier, prompting American forces to suspend training in the area near the border with North Korea,...
'Daddy!': Adorable video shows NBA star reuniting with kids
The House of Mouse is making new kinds of memories in the NBA bubble.
Naked workers forced to streak after losing a bet
Talk about a losing "streak." Five naked men were nabbed by police after running through the streets of Changsha, China, barely covering their private parts. The group of streakers had...
Elderly Buffalo protester pushed by cops has little memory of the incident
The elderly activist seen in a viral video getting pushed over by police at a protest in Buffalo says he has no memory of it -- including why he first...
Brazen ATM heist shows thieves are going to new lengths
Another ATM was stolen from outside a Manhattan business in a brazen before-dawn heist Tuesday, cops said. Cops were called to the No Fun NYC Restaurant and Bar on Ludlow...
Reggae legend Toots Hibbert in intensive care awaiting COVID-19 test
The "Pressure Drop" singer, 77, sought medical help after complaining of trouble breathing.
Joe Judge has 'sunshine and rainbows' message for doubters
Joe Judge has a response to his many critics: I'm being me. This is not an act. He's not running a rigid training camp because he's trying to be Bill...
Another era in Boston sports could be coming to an end
The Bruins didn't just lose a playoff series Monday night. They also may have lost their last chance at winning another Stanley Cup with their longtime core. It didn't take...
Charlie Hebdo to reprint cartoons of Prophet ahead of terror trial
French satirical paper Charlie Hebdo will reprint controversial cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed cited by Islamic extremists in the 2015 terror attack on the newsroom. The decision comes ahead of...
Florida dad drowned toddler son, killed himself in lake: cops
A Florida dad drowned his son in a lake and then returned to the same spot and took his own life, police said. Miguel Leonardo Hernandez, 28, and his 19-month-old...
McConnell will 'hopefully' propose coronavirus bill next week
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will "hopefully" unveil a new coronavirus relief package next week, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.
Trailer drops for animated series ‘Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous’ on Netflix
There's also a new interactive website perfect for bored kids.
Joe Exotic launches 'Tiger King' undies with his face on crotch
He's got the clothing market by the seat of its panties.
Facebook threatens to block news sharing in Australia
Facebook has threatened to block Australians from sharing news articles if lawmakers there approve a proposal to make it pay news outlets for their content. In a blog post dated...
Philly mayor slammed for indoor dining while his city's restaurants stay closed
Philadelphia’s mayor has not been experiencing much brotherly love after an image of him dining inside a Maryland restaurant went viral while eateries in his city remain closed amid the...
CVS pharmacy in Georgia told not to call patients if meds handled by sick employees
CVS Health clarified its policy on Monday after one of the company’s district leaders in Georgia allegedly instructed local pharmacy employees not to notify customers whose prescriptions had been filled...
Uber to crack down on passengers not wearing masks with new requirement
Some Uber passengers will soon be required to snap a selfie with their mask on in order to hail a ride through the app. The new rule applies to riders...
Parents 'sell' newborn baby to hospital when they can't pay medical bill
They claim they were taken advantage of by hospital administrators.
At least 14 shot — two fatally — in latest wave of NYC gun violence, NYPD says
At least 14 people were shot across New York City Monday and Tuesday — two fatally — amid a recent spate in gunplay, cops said.
NYC to delay reopening of schools, Mayor de Blasio announces
New York City’s public-school classrooms will not reopen until Sept. 21 under an 11th-hour deal struck between Mayor Bill de Blasio and the powerful education unions, officials announced Tuesday. All...
Twitter tightens warning label policy after Biden meme complaints
Twitter tweaked its policy to add warning labels on shared posts that include memes and doctored videos after the social media giant was hit with complaints that it didn't do...
CMAs 2020 nominees: Miranda Lambert leads pack with 7 nods
The genre’s newest male superstar, Luke Combs, followed with six nominations.
Belarus poll workers describe fraud in recent presidential election
MINSK, Belarus — Even before the Aug. 9 presidential election in Belarus ended, a poll worker in Minsk said she was asked to sign a document summing up its result,...
N. Korea reportedly orders police to shoot citizens who approach border
North Korea has ordered authorities to shoot anyone who approaches the Chinese border in an extreme attempt to crack down on the spread of COVID-19, according to a report. The...
One tweet shows all of Joel Embiid's agony over Jimmy Butler
All Joel Embiid tweeted was, “IF......” but social media filled in the rest for him. What if the 76ers had kept Jimmy Butler? That seemed to be on Embiid’s mind,...
Wild video shows stolen SUV smashing through Los Angeles storefront
Wild video shows the moment a stolen vehicle smashes through the front of a Los Angeles sneaker store and takes off Monday night. The clip posted on Instagram shows the...
Trump legal team will argue for tax returns to remain hidden
President Trump's attorneys will argue Tuesday in front of a federal appeals court that his tax returns remain hidden — a day after they again urged the three-judge panel to...
Gisele Bündchen blew up over Bill Belichick's treatment of Tom Brady
Gisele Bündchen forever has husband Tom Brady's back.
Steve Cohen bid values Mets $250M less than his first try
In the end, things appear to be working out for Steve Cohen in more ways than one. Not only did the billionaire end up back on a path toward buying...
Tesla to sell $5 billion worth of stock as shares continue to rally
Tesla on Tuesday revealed plans to take advantage of its meteoric stock rise by raising up to $5 billion through a program to sell more shares of the popular electric...
Man with alleged 'Boogaloo' ties charged with threatening California official
Alan Viarengo, 55, of Gilroy, is facing felony counts of stalking and harassing a public official for letters police say he sent to Santa Clara County Health Officer Dr. Sara...
Map shows where your hometown was hundreds of millions of years ago
An online interactive map created by a California-based paleontologist allows people to see how their hometown moved through hundreds of millions of years of continental drift. Ian Webster, who designed...
Man admits to killing wife, two teens for 'being too loud'
A Dallas man confessed to killing his wife and two children because he had a headache and they were being too loud, police said. James Lee Webb, 57, called cops...
Ballsy tourist faces backlash for brazen selfie with tiger
The handsy tourist has outraged animal lovers with her Tiger Kingdom antics.
Florida beaches left stinking after Hurricane Laura leaves seafloor critters rotting ashore
Hurricane Laura may have stayed far away from Florida's Gulf Coast, but the storm's strong waves have left a stinking remnant behind. Thousands of gray, fleshy looking clusters have appeared...
Internet trolls redirect strange sites to Trump, Biden campaign pages
Internet trolls are having a field day with this election season by directing a handful of suspect sites to campaign pages for President Trump and Joe Biden. It first emerged...
Man eyed in deadly Portland shooting took bat wielding-teen daughter to protests
Michael Forest Reinoehl, 48, was pictured late Friday at a Black Lives Matter protest outside the condominium building that is home to the Oregon city's mayor, Ted Wheeler.
The case for the Giants and Jets both being underrated
I may be on the short list of people who are actually optimistic about the Giants’ chances in 2020. I love the fact this franchise is finally moving on from...
New Jersey makes it a crime to make race-based false reports to 911
New Jersey has made it a crime for 911 callers to make false police reports to harass or intimidate people of color, the governor said. Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday...
McDonald's accused of sending black franchisees on 'financial suicide mission'
Dozens of former McDonald's franchisees say the fast-food giant steered them toward restaurants in poor, crime-ridden neighborhoods because they were black. The 52 entrepreneurs made the allegations in a sweeping...
Meet the 24-year-old 'pain in the ass' taking over wrestling
Maxwell Jacob Friedman thinks he’s better than you and makes sure you know it. That simple approach and his throwback delivery has made the 24-year-old Plainview, Long Island native --...
Trump tells supporters not to confront protesters, leave to the police
President Trump said he doesn't want his supporters to confront protesters, saying they should be dealt with by law enforcement. "No. No, I don’t want them. I want to leave...
Racing star marrying stepsister after secret romance revealed
MotoGP rider Miguel Oliveira is engaged to his stepsister Andreia Pimenta, his dad has revealed. The couple, who have known each other since they were 13, had a secret relationship...
Riot declared in Portland after fire started in apartment building
Portland police again declared a riot Monday night after a fire was started in a 16-story apartment building — as hundreds marched on the home of the Oregon city's mayor...
Real-life 'Rocket man' flying at 3,000 feet baffles pilots
“We just saw the guy passing by us in the jetpack.”
Flight of 'selfish covidiots' in isolation after 16 test positive for COVID-19
A flight from Greece to Wales carrying “selfish ‘covidiots’ and an inept crew” has led to at least 16 passengers testing positive for COVID-19 and nearly 200 people in two...
Betting action starting to pour in for COVID-era college football
LAS VEGAS — Not everyone is excited about playing college football during the COVID-19 pandemic. LSU wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, a top NFL prospect, is the latest star to opt...
NYPD's longest-serving chaplain assaulted in attempted mugging on UWS
NYPD Chief Chaplain Rabbi Alvin Kass was mugged on the Upper West Side early Tuesday morning, sources told The Post.
Bronx shootout caught on video leaves innocent bystander hurt
An innocent bystander was wounded when two shooters exchanged fire this week during a wild gun battle caught on surveillance video.
Homeland Security boss confirms probe into funding of rioters
Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf confirmed an investigation is underway into the funding of rioting taking place amid racial justice protests and unrest nationwide and has sent a letter to...
Walmart launches subscription service Walmart+ to rival Amazon Prime
Walmart rolled out a new subscription service Tuesday offering free shipping for online orders in its latest move to compete with Amazon. The service, dubbed Walmart+, will deliver more than...
Gucci Mane named in wrongful death suit over club shooting
Fellow rapper Foogiano was also named in the South Carolina suit.
Portland shooting victim was 'hunted' down and 'executed,' friend says
The man shot dead after a Portland rally was "hunted" down in what his pal who was with him believes was a "planned" execution. "They executed my partner," Chandler Pappas...
Baltimore man smashes victim with brick in horrifying video
A brute cold-cocked a man walking along a Baltimore street in a caught-on-video attack that has gone viral, according to reports. The shocking footage shows the assailant running up to...
Fight and flight response: Two women in wild brawl on airport jet bridge
These gals had tickets to fly the unfriendly skies. A wild brawl between a pair of women unfolded on the jet bridge to a Delta flight at La Guardia Airport...
DOE removes principal from embattled Queens middle school
The principal of a Queens middle school that became a flashpoint in a citywide debate over classroom safety and discipline last year has been removed, according to the Department of...
Daring dog got in over his head chasing seagulls
This pooch bit off more than he could chew. While chasing seagulls on the beach in Rhyl, Wales, a dog swam out too far and needed to be rescued by...
Woman calls cops over meat from store that she thought was a penis
Weiner and beans, anyone? An Ohio woman bought a package of what she thought was smoked turkey tails at a supermarket – but thought she got the shaft when she...
Fox Sports makes move in college football battle with ESPN
The Big Ten isn’t playing and the fall is in flux, but the budding college football pregame show rivalry will be ratcheted up a notch. Fox Sports’ “Big Noon Kickoff”...
Protests erupt in Los Angeles after fatal police shooting
Protests erupted in southern Los Angeles on Monday night after the fatal shooting of a black man by police. A demonstration took place at the scene of the shooting earlier...
Seagram's heiress stands by Nxivm leader ahead of sentencing
Seagram's heiress Clare Bronfman continues to support leader Keith Raniere and his cult that she bankrolled, Nxivm, despite facing up to 27 months in prison for her role in the...
Hurting outfielder was healthy enough for Yankees cameo
When Aaron Boone got past the first four spots in the lineup, it was apparent Aaron Hicks wasn’t starting Monday night’s game against the Rays at Yankee Stadium. Hicks left...
Liberty University announces independent investigation into Jerry Falwell Jr.
Liberty University has announced an independent investigation into the conduct of its disgraced former president, Jerry Falwell Jr., the evangelical school announced Monday. Falwell officially resigned from his position last...
Life inside US Open's 'bubble within a bubble' doesn't sound fun
Adrian Mannarino and Kristina Mladenovic both played and won their U.S. Open first-round matches Monday afternoon. Then it was back to their incredibly strict “bubble within a bubble.” Mannarino and...
Naomi Osaka is making a statement with her US Open masks
Naomi Osaka made a statement as she walked onto the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday night. She hopes to stick around long enough to make six more. The...
Trump claims Biden is controlled by people in the 'dark shadows'
President Trump on Monday said Joe Biden is a “weak person” who is controlled by people in the “dark shadows," before warning that a Justice Department investigation was underway into...
Rays surprised themselves by beating Yankees ace
Ji-Man Choi has three homers this season. Two of them are off Gerrit Cole, including one in Tampa Bay’s 5-3 win over the Yankees in The Bronx on Monday. The...
Jets' prized rookie showing off 'scary' potential
No one has seen more of rookie tackle Mekhi Becton on the Jets than veteran outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins. The two square off daily at training camp. Jenkins schools the...
'Stressed out' Novak Djokovic screams into US Open silence
Novak Djokovic was screaming. To or at whom, it was unclear at the time, but the No. 1 player in the world had finally just taken a challenging second set...