September 3, 2020
Liberty have no answers for the Dream once again
BRADENTON, Fla. — Courtney Williams had 15 points and 13 rebounds and the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 62-56 on Thursday night to sweep the season series. Betnijah...
Man charged with murdering 62-year-old NYC church caretaker
Police on Thursday arrested a man accused of gunning down a 62-year-old church caretaker at his Brooklyn house of worship earlier in the week. Moriyah Lewis, 39, was charged with...
Serena Williams' win sets up US Open test vs. young US star
Serena Williams has a big test waiting in the next round of the U.S. Open in Sloane Stephens. But the 38-year-old is trying to stay mindful of the other opponent...
Video captures moment man is fatally shot at point-blank range in NYC
Dramatic footage shows the moment a 26-year-old man was fatally shot at point-blank range by a gunman on a motorbike in Upper Manhattan on Wednesday night. The victim, one of...
Islanders lose double OT crusher as Flyers force Game 7
The Islanders have lost their grip on this series. The Flyers forced a Game 7 of this Eastern Conference second-round series with a 5-4 victory behind a goal from Ivan...
Nothing certain about Yankees after Aroldis Chapman crusher
An early four-run Yankees lead vanished from Citi Field, as did a three-run cushion late when Aroldis Chapman gave up a one-out homer to J.D. Davis in the ninth inning...
This was perfect way for Mets to honor Tom Seaver
One more time, at the best possible time, on the most appropriate day, the Mets reminded us all where, precisely, the home office for baseball phenomena resides. One more time,...
Jets receiver leaves mixed last impression with cuts coming
Highlights from Thursday’s Jets practice: ‘Complete’ success Thursday was the final day of training camp. The Jets will now make their roster cuts and pickups this weekend then prepare for...
Tom Seaver's daughter shares one of the last photos of her dad
Tom Seaver's daughter Anne made a touching Facebook post on Thursday night that included one of the last pictures taken of her dad. "I can’t thank you all enough for...
‘Bloody hell’: White House economic adviser opens up about addiction battle
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow opened up about his battle with alcohol and drug addiction during an event hosted by first lady Melania Trump on Thursday. Kudlow, 73, said...
Kyle Lowry's crazy pass over Tacko Fall leads to big Raptors win
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Toronto Raptors were a half-second away from falling into the abyss that no NBA team has ever escaped. Down by two points, down by...
GOP reps ask Barr if Pelosi ripping Trump's State of the Union address was unlawful
Two House Republicans have requested Attorney General William Barr's opinion as to whether Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) violated federal law when she ripped up her copy of President Trump's State...
The modern MLB game is a baseball farce
Ron Hassey, a Yankees catcher in the mid-1980s, was asked how he was feeling. “Physically, I’m fine,” he replied. “Mentally, I’m day-to-day.” We get it. Monday, the Marlins led the...
Young American star advances at US Open in five-set thriller
Frances Tiafoe was well on his way to another early US Open exit. The 22-year-old American had won the first set against John Millman in their second-round match Thursday, but...
Trump takes on Biden, Pelosi, Cuomo and de Blasio in Pa. speech
President Trump on Thursday pushed his "law and order" message and knocked Democratic rival Joe Biden's mental fitness during a rally near Pittsburgh — hours after Biden visited Kenosha, Wis.,...
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine stops severe illness — in hamsters
Syrian golden hamsters were vaccinated and then exposed to COVID-19 about four weeks later, as part of a pre-clinical study by the drugmaker.
Bulgarian star making US Open splash after 2-year tennis hiatus
Tsvetana Pironkova wasn’t sure she would ever play tennis again. She had devoted more than 15 years of her professional life to the sport, peaking with a 2010 run to...
New Jets center gets work ethic from potato-farm roots
You could describe new Jets center Connor McGovern as a meat-and-potatoes guy, but put the emphasis on the potatoes. McGovern grew up in Fargo, N.D., with his family owning potato...
Driver speeds through protesters marching in Times Square
A car rammed through a crowd of protesters in Times Square who were demonstrating against police brutality on Thursday, according to social media footage. Dozens of demonstrators were gathered in...
Knicks star's dad: Steve Nash prepared himself to be NBA coach
The news, that Steve Nash had become the Nets’ new coach came as a surprise to most observers. Few knew he was even in the mix, let alone interested in...
Mets' likely next owner recalls one Tom Seaver one-hitter
Steve Cohen, who has the inside track to becoming the next Mets owner, on Thursday paid his condolences to Tom Seaver, who died Monday of complications from Lewy body dementia...
Pete Alonso's blast gives Mets wild walk-off win over Yankees
Thunder was about the only thing missing from the scene as Pete Alonso walked to the plate in the rain after skies had violently darkened Thursday at Citi Field. Boom....
American grand slam champ looking to prove skeptics wrong
You were sleeping when Sofia Kenin made history, when the 21-year-old opened 2020 by conquering Australia and becoming the youngest American to win a Grand Slam since 2002. You had...
Behind John Mara's belief that Giants are about to turn corner
John Mara was a young man when the Giants hit rock bottom, that tortured day when a twin-engine plane carrying the “15 YEARS OF LOUSY FOOTBALL WE’VE HAD ENOUGH” banner...
Man convicted of murdering 2 women, hiding corpses in freezer
A man was found guilty Thursday of killing two women and hiding their bodies inside a freezer at his London apartment. Zahid Younis will spend at least 38 years behind...
Professor who lied about being black ripped 'white New Yorkers' in profanity-laced tirade
The white college professor who admitted to posing as a black woman allegedly once went on a profanity-laden tirade at a City Council hearing, in which she spoke in a...
NY State Liquor Authority breaks mask rules while imposing mask fines
When it comes to masks, they’re two-faced. State Liquor Authority board members failed to wear face coverings during a meeting in which they fined at least one business for breaking...
Westchester church parishioners to quarantine after priest, staffer catch COVID-19
Parishioners of a Westchester County church are being asked to self-quarantine after a priest and staff member tested positive for the coronavirus, county officials announced Thursday. The two infections were...
Kamala Harris' rampant prosecutorial abuses
"America has a deep and dark history of people using the power of the prosecutor as an instrument of injustice,” Kamala Harris wrote in her 2019 campaign tract. “I know...
Why Democrats should be worried about mail-in voting
There is a giant scheme afoot to disenfranchise voters in November — and it’s called mail-in balloting. Mail-in voting has, like many things in our politics, taken on the aspect...
Jets rookie spent $175K on enormous diamond chain
Mekhi Becton is a big man with a big necklace. The Jets rookie tackle said he spent $175,000 on a gold chain with a large ticket stub pendant that reads,...
Crime, not cops, is by far the largest threat to black lives
It’s a truth urban prosecutors like me know well but that the activist fire and fury of our moment threatens to swallow: Incidents of black men being killed at the...
Disbarred attorney allegedly bilked $1M in 9/11 compensation from NYPD cop
A disbarred lawyer stole $1 million in 9/11 compensation from a retired NYPD cop who contracted cancer from working at Ground Zero, federal officials said Thursday. Gustavo Vila, 62, of...
Tom Seaver will live forever in New Yorkers' memories
Tom Terrific. The Franchise. The greatest Met ever. Legend. All those titles aptly fit Tom Seaver, who died Monday at 75. After meeting Seaver at the All-Star Game in 1967,...
Nancy Pelosi is just too important to obey the rules
Erica Kious is now getting threats against her life and her business for exposing the hypocrisy of Nancy Pelosi, who accuses the salon owner of a “setup” that caught her...
Tom Seaver's beautiful life brought joy to all his fans
One of the most esteemed works of sports literature was written 55 years ago by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author John McPhee. It was a profile of a Princeton student and...
Most New Yorkers benefited from Trump's Tax reform, study says
Federal income taxes paid by New Yorkers fell by nearly $3.4 billion, or 2.4 percent, in 2018 -- in the first year following the tax overhaul approved by President Trump...
A-Rod fuming over 'fixed' Mets sale to Steve Cohen: sources
Alex Rodriguez is fuming over losing the Mets to billionaire Steve Cohen and griping that the process was rigged, multiple sources tell The Post. Sources close to the former Yankees...
Andrew Cuomo's gift to Donald Trump
President Trump knows how to troll Democrats — witness his declaration that he will cut federal funds for New York City along with three other “lawless” cities. It’s an empty...
When long-awaited Tom Seaver statue is scheduled to be erected
He’s got his own street, but where is the statue? In remembering former teammate Tom Seaver, who died this week at age 75, Ron Swoboda on Thursday wondered about the...
Suspected Portland protest killer says he 'had no choice'
The Antifa security guard allegedly being eyed in the shooting death of a President Trump supporter during protests in Portland has broken his silence, telling Vice News, "I had no...
Steve Nash coaching the Nets makes so much sense
This was early January 2019, fifth floor of the Oakland Convention Center, long after the rest of the Golden State Warriors had cleared out their afternoon practice. Two solitary figures...
FEMA COVID-19 funding change will hit subway, school cleanings, Schumer says
The FEMA rule change, set for Sept. 15, eliminates federal support for the virus-safe operation of courthouses, public transit, public housing, schools and other public facilities — including funds for cleaning...
Biden garners more Republican endorsements, this time from ex-governors
Nearly 100 Republican and independent leaders will endorse Democrat Joe Biden for president on Thursday, including one-time 2020 Republican presidential candidate Bill Weld and the former Republican governors of Michigan...
Pro-Trump, pro-cop boaters to line Jersey Shore in potentially record-setting spectacle
O say, can you sea! A massive flotilla of pleasure boats is expected to set sail at the Jersey Shore on Saturday as part of a tribute to law enforcement,...
Judge deems fiend who raped, killed two NY moms a threat to public safety
A convicted killer who was granted parole after 43 years in prison for the rape and murder of two housewives has been deemed at high risk of committing a new...
New owner of National Enquirer, US Weekly to furlough staff
The company that now owns gossip tabloids the National Enquirer and US Weekly has announced a new round of furloughs starting immediately. On Thursday Accelerate 360 CEO David Parry told...
Professor only admitted she lied about being black after getting caught, pal says
The white George Washington University professor who on Thursday admitted she lied about being black for years only fessed up after being found out, a friend claimed. Hari Ziyad, a...
Keith Hernandez chokes up during Tom Seaver tribute
Much like the fans who rooted for him as a player, the loss of Tom Seaver had an emotional impact on Keith Hernandez. Prior to the Mets-Yankees game, the SNY...
Stephen A. Smith: Nets' Steve Nash hire was 'white privilege'
Stephen A. Smith, ESPN's controversial talking head and hot take artist, of course had an opinion on the Nets' hiring of Steve Nash, the Hall of Fame point guard. Smith...
Twitter joins censorship barrage on Trump, says vote-twice advice 'may be illegal'
Twitter on Thursday masked a pair of tweets from President Trump for "encouraging people to potentially vote twice," which "may be illegal."
Rochester mayor suspends cops involved in Daniel Prude death
"I have never shied away from taking action and holding our police or anyone that fails in their duty in our community accountable," Lovely Warren said at a news conference.
Cuomo demands 'expeditious' probe into police custody death of Rochester man
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday demanded an "expeditious" investigation into the March police-custody death of Daniel Prude in Rochester that's been probed since April, calling the fatal encounter "deeply disturbing."...
Nxivm leader gets first legal visit in Brooklyn federal lockup since COVID-19
Nxivm sex cult leader Keith Raniere received the first face-to-face lawyer visit last Thursday in Brooklyn federal lockup since the coronavirus-induced shutdown -- one day before Ghislaine Maxwell met with...
Democrats created urban despair and other commentary
Riot journal: Dems Created Urban Despair “Democrats didn’t want President Donald Trump to visit Kenosha to respond to last week’s mob violence, looting and arson,” notes The Chicago Tribune’s John...
'Brooklyn for real': Rat takes on pigeon in ruthless NYC showdown
The battle between the Big Apple's biggest pets "is Brooklyn for real," said the New Yorker who captured the epic dust-up on video.
Glenn Howerton: 'I've always been fascinated by egotistical characters'
Glenn Howerton knows his way around self-involved characters.
Big Ten season was brought down by ‘alarming' coronavirus side effect
The Big Ten's decision to cancel fall football had at least partly to do with the fact a significant percentage of its athletes who tested positive for the novel coronavirus...
Restaurant owners protest in NYC to push for indoor dining
Angry restaurant owners rallied in eastern Queens on Thursday, demanding that Gov. Andrew Cuomo allow indoor dining to restart — and arguing they won't survive the winter without it. The...
LI man busted for stealing horse drugs to sell at race tracks: feds
He got knocked off his high horse. Federal authorities on Thursday reined in a Long Island pharmaceutical company employee who allegedly swiped hundreds of thousands of dollars in horse drugs...
Trans woman embraces 'very lucky' new life — and 1,400 Tinder matches
This gal is a match made in heaven.
When and where you should get a flu shot, according to doctors
Flu season is coming and this year could be particularly sickly.
Inside Paige VanZant's transition to bare-knuckle fighting
Boxing coach Gabriel de Oliveira anticipates a "smooth transition" for Paige VanZant as she begins the next chapter of her career with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. "We’ll have more time...
Hunter Biden's deals 'served' China and Chinese military, new film claims
Hunter Biden's business dealings in China served the "strategic interests" of the country's communist government and military -- and may have imperiled American national security, claims a new documentary exclusively...
FedEx Cup Championship: Betting against Dustin Johnson, Jon Rahm
Last weekend, Jon Rahm won the BMW Championship at 10/1 by making a 66-foot putt on the first playoff hole to defeat Dustin Johnson, who had just made a 43-footer...
Live video shows ongoing search-and-rescue mission in Beirut
Live video shows the ongoing search of rubble from last month's massive explosion in Beirut -- after a rescue dog detected a child’s heartbeat beneath the wreckage earlier Thursday. Footage...
Influential Occupy Wall Street leader David Graeber dead at 59
David Graeber, who helped organize the Occupy Wall Street movement, has died in Venice, his agent said. He was 59. A professor of anthropology at the London School of Economics,...
De Blasio blames COVID-19, not defunding cops for crime wave in NYC
"This predates any funding decisions that’s just the truth," de Blasio told MSNBC's Katy Tur when she asked about police unions blaming rising crime in part on defunding the NYPD.
Urine luck? Pee-drinking man says he never gets sick
"I have a better quality of life since doing this," he said.
Pentagon taps Google for AI project to help veterans battling cancer
EXCLUSIVE – Google announced Wednesday it has been chosen by a sector of the Defense Department to assist with a new U.S. health system designed to help pathologists study and...
Gap takes up to 50 percent off sitewide for Labor Day sale
The discounts are reaching new levels at Gap now that the brand has kicked off its Labor Day sale. For the event, the Gap is pricing down summer sale styles...
Cole Haan takes up to 75% off sale items for Labor Day deals
Cole Haan's epic Grand Summer Sale is running through Labor Day weekend, which means you can still enjoy discounts on some of the brand’s most popular styles. During the sale,...
DOJ reportedly planning Google antitrust suit by end of September
The feds are reportedly gearing up to bring an antitrust lawsuit against Google by the end of September. Justice Department lawyers have been instructed to finish up their inquiry into...
Patriots' post-Tom Brady era begins with Cam Newton as QB
The New England Patriots officially will start the “Life after Tom Brady” era with Cam Newton at quarterback. Bill Belichick informed the Pats during a team meeting Thursday morning that...
Why Christopher Nolan has become one of Hollywood's surest bets
What better way to mark the 20th anniversary of Christopher Nolan’s groundbreaking “Memento” than with "Tenet," the strangest movie rollout in memory?
Simulations show how tsunami could overwhelm coast of Washington state
Using a hypothetical large earthquake off the coast of Washington, a new set of simulations shows why it's so important to quickly head to higher ground. The Washington Department of...
Scientists want AI to help predict dangerous hurricanes
With the southern United States still dealing with the effects of a pair of intense storms that arrived almost simultaneously, now is as good a time as ever for scientists...
Woman calls cops on black joggers at California beach: video
A woman in California called the cops on three black women claiming she was attacked by "an African black person," video shows. The three women -- identified only as Brittany,...
Trump's defund NYC plan explodes as key issue in tight Staten Island House race
Max Rose immediately blasted out a release opposing Trump's provocative plan to yank funds from the city shortly after The Post broke the story about the White House memo Wednesday...
Swan rescued from LI storm drain thanks to 5-year-old girl
That's one lucky fowl! A swan trapped in a storm drain on Long Island was rescued thanks a team of cops — and an eagle-eyed 5-year-old girl, according police and...
Facebook censors video of Trump urging people to vote twice
Facebook said Thursday that it's removing a video of President Trump urging supporters to vote in-person if their mail-in ballots aren't counted because that could amount to voter fraud. A...
Muslim black woman sues city, cops over violent arrest
A black Muslim woman says a traffic stop escalated to a violent arrest after her repeated requests for a female officer because of her religious beliefs, a new lawsuit against...
SUNY Oneonta first public college to go all remote after COVID-19 outbreak
ALBANY -- The State University of New York campus in upstate Oneonta is the first public college to shutdown in-person classes thanks to over 300 positive cases of COVID-19 among...
Adam Sandler joins chorus of celebrities honoring Tom Seaver
Tom Seaver’s reach extends even to celebrity sports fans. Adam Sandler sent out a personalized tribute to Tom Terrific after it was learned the Mets icon died Monday of complications...
NBA team fires announcer after 'mistyped' N-word tweet
The Charlotte Hornets have parted ways with the radio announcer who had claimed last month that his use of a racial slur on social media was accidental. John Focke was...
Adidas takes 25% off sitewide for Labor Day sale
Adidas is rolling out some exciting new deals for its Labor Day sale. For the event, you can save up to 25% off your entire order. The discount is valid...
Watch high-flying drone drop bags of marijuana over Israel
Dozens of pot packets rained down from the sky in Tel Aviv — sending folks running into the street to snag them and leading to two arrests.
Handsy Joe flouts COVID-19 protocols in Wisconsin
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Thursday flouted COVID-19 social distancing norms and shook hands with an aide on the tarmac as he arrived in Wisconsin to meet with residents...
North Carolina teacher dies unexpectedly in classroom
A North Carolina elementary teacher died unexpectedly in her classroom just weeks into the new school year, officials said. Cindy Grindstaff, 50, a fifth-grade teacher at W.A. Young Elementary, had...
Sur La Table Labor Day Sale takes up to 50% off cookware and more
Sur La Table’s Labor Day sale has officially launched, with the cookware brand rolling out some deals on top items like pots, pans and cooking tools. During the event, the brand...
Democratic socialist Jabari Brisport talks anti-capitalism, the Squad with AOC
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jabari Brisport, the Democratic socialist running to represent part of Brooklyn in the state Senate, see themselves as moles "on the inside" for the progressive, anti-capitalism...
LeBron James snaps at ESPN star over Scottie Pippen comparison
LeBron James doesn't like being compared to Scottie Pippen -- to put it mildly. The self-described King lashed out on Twitter when ESPN's Jay Williams suggested he was Dwyane Wade's...
Over half of NY restaurants may need a bailout to survive pandemic
Nearly two-thirds of restaurants in New York State say they'll have to shut their doors if they don't obtain additional government relief, according to a grim survey released Thursday. The...
Whisky Hotel to open in Los Angeles with whiskey fountain
Forget smoking or non-smoking, this hotel may need to offer rooms neat or on the rocks. A whiskey-themed hotel, appropriately named The Whisky Hotel, is in the works in Los...
MTA chief warns of massive layoffs if federal aid falls through
The MTA could lay off 8,400 workers by November or sooner if the federal government doesn't come through with a $12 billion bailout, agency chairman Pat Foye said Thursday. "With...
15 percent of straphangers can't figure out how to wear a mask, MTA says
More than nine in 10 subway riders are wearing a mask — but a full 15 percent of them are doing it wrong, according to the MTA's latest survey. The...
All signs point to Under in this AL East clash
The Boston Red Sox’s pitching has been far from stellar this season, but a few bad performances might have it being critiqued a bit too harshly entering into Thursday’s game...
Gov. Cuomo says NY casinos, malls can soon reopen -- with strict limits
In New York City, malls will be allowed to reopen at 50 percent capacity provided they've installed new sophisticated filters.
Hedge fund founder charged with fraud tied to Neiman Marcus bankruptcy
A New York hedge fund manager has been hit with multiple federal criminal charges for his alleged role in trying to strong-arm a rival so he could profit on the...
NYPD preps for 'mass arrests' during upcoming Labor Day weekend
The NYPD is beefing up patrols -- and bracing for '"mass arrests" -- in central Brooklyn and citywide ahead of the upcoming Labor Day weekend that's typically marred by violence...
Francis Ford Coppola making new 'Godfather Part III' cut
"I created a new beginning and ending, and rearranged some scenes, shots, and music cues."
Mitch McConnell unsure of another coronavirus relief package
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell could not say for certain if the White House and Congress would be able to come together and pass another coronavirus relief package. Speaking to...
Seattle man accused of threatening to blow up Portland police station
A 36-year-old Seattle man threatened to blow up a Portland police station with an "undetectable" bomb unless police stood down from Black Lives Matter protests in the Oregon city, the...
Former 'Most Wanted' list member saves life of officer who arrested her
An Alabama woman once on the state's "Most Wanted" list has given a life-saving kidney to the cop who threw her in jail. Jocelynn James, of Russellville, donated the organ...
China takes aggressive steps, claims ability to block TikTok sale
Among the companies looking to gobble up ByteDance's operations are Microsoft, Walmart and Oracle.
Ivanka Trump to host 'fireside chat' in Pennsylvania
First daughter Ivanka Trump will host a “fireside chat” in the battleground state of Pennsylvania on Friday, President Trump’s re-election campaign said. “Pennsylvania represents the heart of America, and I...
McEnany slams 'feckless' de Blasio, Cuomo
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Thursday slammed the "feckless" rule of New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo in defending President Trump's memo ordering the...
Mike Tirico will fill in for Al Michaels during Sunday Night Football 'bye weeks'
"Sunday Night Football" will not have the slide this year, but it will begin the switch. While the broadcast restrictions of COVID-19 will make it so game analyst Cris Collinsworth...
Lara Trump saves the puppy rescued from Syria by US airman
Harley is saved! On the brink of being shipped back to the Middle East, Harley — a puppy rescued from the battlegrounds of Syria — will now stay in the...
NYC kids of the '70s always had Tom Seaver, and always will: Sherman
When I heard Wednesday night that Tom Seaver had died, I found myself thinking about New York a lot. That happens often these days. I love this city -- born,...
'Batman' star reportedly tests positive for coronavirus
Holy COVID, Batman!
NASA baffled by mysterious ridges on Mars
NASA has spent years observing and exploring Mars, but the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter took a picture of a ridged portion of the Martian surface last month that is "puzzling" to...
COVID-19 is the leading cause of death for US police officers in 2020
The tally of police Covid-19 fatalities is likely an undercount, as the memorial wall for officers only includes three of the eight uniformed NYPD members who died from complications of...
Professor admits she lied about being black: 'I cancel myself'
"I have lived this lie, fully, completely, with no exit plan or strategy," the George Washington University race historian said in a life-shattering post.
Joe Biden speaks with Jacob Blake, visits riot-rattled Kenosha
Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden spoke Thursday with paralyzed police-shooting victim Jacob Blake, who vowed to persevere, Biden revealed during a community meeting in riot-rattled Kenosha, Wisconsin. “He talked about...
Success Academy delays in-person learning until at least January
Citing logistical uncertainties and coronavirus restrictions, the city's largest charter school network has delayed in-person learning until at least January, officials said Thursday. Success Academy, which enrolls 20,000 kids across...
Most Americans feel their mental sharpness has declined during quarantine
The majority of Americans said they have no energy and have felt their mental sharpness decline during the pandemic, according to new research. The study asked 2,000 Americans about their...
Hair flay: Trump and McEnany rip into Pelosi over salon debacle
President Trump on Thursday went off on Nancy Pelosi's claims that she was "set up" at a San Francisco hair salon — as his press secretary laced into the House...
Madewell takes up to 50 percent off clothes and more for Labor Day sale
If you’ve been wanting to add some new items to your wardrobe, then Madewell’s Labor Day sale is what you need to check out. The brand is taking up to...
The stress of working from home is getting to most Americans
Sixty-five percent of Americans working from home during the coronavirus pandemic are working longer hours than ever before, according to new research. The survey asked 2,000 Americans who are working...
Prosecutors want to try 'Doomsday' cult couple together
Idaho prosecutors want to try "Doomsday" cult couple Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow-Daybell together -- a move experts claim will allow them to "dirty up" the defendants in front of...
What MJF's evolution could look like in AEW
Arn Anderson wants to help Maxwell Jacob Friedman evolve as a wrestling bad guy. Friedman, 24, will face Jon Moxley for the All Elite Wrestling world championship on Saturday (8...
UFO research 'could change the world,' Tom DeLonge says
In a new interview, Blink-182 co-founder Tom DeLonge said the research he and his To The Stars Academy of Arts & Science organization is doing on UFOs could "change the...
John Mara prefers Giants stand for anthem but 'supports' kneeling
John Mara is standing with Giants players who protest racism and social injustice. Including any who chose to kneel during the national anthem when games start. “My preference is that...
Yankees star isn't the only athlete keeping tabs on Vanessa Hudgens
Giancarlo Stanton isn't the only athlete keeping tabs on Vanessa Hudgens.
Book critics fail to boot colleague from board after race controversy
A literary critic who found himself in the center of a race-related controversy at the prestigious National Book Critics Circle has managed to hang onto his board seat. After a...
Black holes merge into 'biggest bang since the Big Bang observed by humanity'
Black holes are getting stranger — even to astronomers. They’ve now detected the signal from a long ago violent collision of two black holes that created a new one of...
Is the next 'Jeopardy!' host already being groomed?
The "Jeopardy!" champ will play a much bigger role in the show when it returns.
Officials release pulse-pounding video of cops fatally shooting black man after he pulled gun on them
Deon Kay was shot once in the chest and later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
How NYC’s scrappy street ball shaped the NBA’s most showstopping moves
NYC’s hard-edged, sharp-elbowed iteration of basketball, as practiced on courts in schoolyards, parks and projects, is celebrated in ���City/Game: Basketball in New York.”
Rochester cop reportedly arrested protester for 'being an idiot'
A Rochester activist who tried to crash a city press conference amid protests over the police-involved death of Daniel Prude was told she was being locked up for "being an...
SF mayor blows off question about Pelosi salon scandal
"We need to be focused on the issues and the fact that over 180,000 people have died in this country and we have a president that continues to divide us."
Journalist quits Wisconsin paper over Jacob Blake coverage
Daniel J. Thompson, a digital editor at the newspaper who said he was the only full-time black journalist at the outlet, reigned over a headline used in a story.
It's a jungle out there for Amazon delivery drivers
As part of the 'green' new trend, which was also spotted at area Whole Foods, workers go out on a limb to take advantage of proximity-based software.
De Blasio not planning to return to Park Slope YMCA anytime soon
Before the coronavirus pandemic struck New York City, you couldn't keep Mayor Bill de Blasio away from morning workouts at his Brooklyn gym. He decided to hit the mat at...
Listen to Episode 24 of 'Pinstripe Pod': Time to Be Concerned About the Yankees?
The Yankees are finally done playing the Rays...at least in the regular season. They finished up their 10-game slate against them on Wednesday with yet another loss, finishing 2-8 against...
Nordstrom Rack takes 25 percent off clearance for Labor Day sale
Nordstrom Rack’s latest Clear the Rack sale is here just in time for Labor Day. During the sale, you can enjoy an extra 25% off clearance items if you enter...
Dog detects possible heartbeat under Beirut rubble month after blast
A search-and-rescue dog detected signs of life beneath the rubble of Beirut on Thursday, raising hopes that there could still be a survivor buried there — a month after a...
Mother tragically dies battling California wildfires alongside her son
A firefighter from Texas was killed as she battled the California wildfires on the front lines with her son, officials said. Diana Jones, 63, had joined her son Ian Shelly,...
Yay or nay? Horse hotel lets tourists sleep in a stable
The hotelier admits her Shetland pony can "be a bit nibbly sometimes."
'Star Trek Day' beams up with 24-hour virtual celebration
"For every person who tweets #StarTrekUnitedGives, CBSAllAccess will donate $1 to organizations championing equality, justice and the pursuit of scientific advancements."
Having Kevin Durant's 'confidence' is huge for Steve Nash
The Nets clearly wouldn’t have hired Steve Nash as their new head coach without the backing of stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Nash, the two-time NBA MVP, was named...
Baby Zoomers: Parents dish on the hilarious antics of kids' remote learning
Parents are getting a hard, and at times comical, lesson in virtual reality as their kids crack open their computers and head back to school — via Zoom. Anecdotes ranging...
Nike takes 40 percent off shoes, apparel and more for Labor Day sale
You can enjoy some exciting discounts on Nike footwear and apparel now that the brand has launched its Labor Day deals. Nike is taking up to 40% off select items,...
'The Batman' sidelined by that supervillain known as coronavirus
Shutdown comes days after production resumed following months of delays.
Josh Gordon signs with Seahawks as Antonio Brown's options shrink
Josh Gordon is getting another chance. Antonio Brown is still waiting for his. The Seahawks have re-signed the talented but troubled wide receiver, his agent David Canter announced on Thursday....
Former NRA exec calling for gun control
A former top executive at the National Rifle Association is breaking ranks and calling for gun control measures in an upcoming book. Joshua Powell, who was second-in-command at the pro-gun...
NYPD names police commander, forensic nurse as head of Special Victims Unit
The NYPD Special Victims Unit is getting a new leader -- a police commander who's also a registered nurse specializing in forensics, Police Commissioner Dermot Shea announced Thursday. Deputy Inspector...
John Mara: Giants GM's future could come down to a 'feeling'
The reset button on John Mara’s desk needs some time off. So, the Giants co-owner isn’t going to pin general manager Dave Gettleman’s job security entering his third season at...
How 'Reflection' from 'Mulan' became Christina Aguilera's big break
Lyricist David Zippel reveals some secrets behind the music.
Dow plunges 800 points, Nasdaq drops 5 percent as tech stocks stumble
NEW YORK — Wall Street’s euphoria took a break Thursday, as steep losses in technology stocks dragged the rest of the market down with them. It was the biggest decline...
Cuomo sidesteps de Blasio in push for NYC indoor dining
He can't wait for 2021, either! Gov. Andrew Cuomo put frequent foe Mayor Bill de Blasio on the shelf Thursday as he announced he will work with City Council Speaker...
Daniel Prude's aunt remembers him as loving, harmless father of five
Daniel Prude, who suffocated during a confrontation with Rochester police, was the loving father of five adult children who was traumatized by the deaths of his mother and two brothers,...
'Mulan' review: Disney+ live-action remake delivers real guts, reinvention
It’s not just a reflection. Thank God.
Most adults admit they don't drink nearly enough water every day
More than half of adults in the United States don’t drink enough water – because they are too busy, forget or don’t track it. A study of 2,000 people from...
Fat-shaming occurs less among Americans compared to Brits, survey says
Fat-shaming is occurring less among Americans compared to three years ago, according to a recent survey. Americans are less likely to blame or shame obese people for their condition compared...
House panel subpoenas Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to turn over documents
A House committee subpoenaed Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to turn over documents to the panel after he missed an Aug. 26 deadline to provide information Democrats are seeking on changes...
Fauci lays out 'conceivable' COVID-19 vaccine timeline
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Thursday that it's "conceivable" a COVID-19 vaccine could arrive as early as October — though the end of the year is more likely to see a...
Cuomo escalates attack on Trump, challenges election prediction
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday got personal in attacking President Trump -- going so far as to draw his sister into the fray -- before daring the president to bet...
Biden to meet with Jacob Blake's family in Kenosha today
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will meet with the family of Jacob Blake when he travels to Kenosha, Wis., Thursday, a Biden campaign spokesman said. The former vice president will...
This unique fabric mask lights up and changes colors
If you are still in the market for a face mask that matches your unique style, then we recommend a colorful option like the Luminous 3D LED Mask. Made with...
Microsoft launches tool to spot deepfakes ahead of US elections
The tool, dubbed Microsoft Video Authenticator, is rolling out ahead of the US presidential election and is meant to help stop the spread of digitally altered videos.
'Open secret' about Giannis Antetokounmpo haunts Bucks in NBA bubble
The Bucks aren't just halfway to elimination. They could be incidentally showing their MVP why the team overwhelming them may be his best future choice. As the Heat take a...
Timeline reveals what led to Rochester man's disturbing homicide-ruled death
Daniel Prude was suffering from acute mental health problems as he walked naked and bleeding down a Rochester street before three cops placed a so-called spit hood over his head...
Wife of struggling Red Sox pitcher jokes about divorce on Twitter
Filed under: You know it's bad when ... As the Atlanta Braves swept the Red Sox this week, the wife of Boston pitcher Robert Stock quipped how the current state...
Ex-teammate rips Aroldis Chapman: 'On purpose' pitch, hid from media
Aroldis Chapman planned to appeal his three-game suspension for zipping a 101-mph fastball behind the head of Tampa Bay’s Mike Brosseau, but former Yankees teammate Mark Teixeira believes MLB should...
'Ice Bucket Challenge' pays off in promising new ALS treatment
The internet stunt raised over $200 million for research.
In Breonna Taylor’s hometown, 90-day protest becomes family
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Amber Brown had climbed into a city bus before dawn, had driven her eight-hour shift and she was tired. But she knew she couldn’t go home. Instead...
De Blasio to Trump: 'See you in court'
See ya in court. That was Mayor Bill de Blasio's response on Thursday to President Trump ordering the federal government to find ways to deny federal aid to New York...
Bill Belichick waves white flag on disastrous trade
The Patriots are releasing Mohamed Sanu with just a week remaining in the coronavirus-shortened preseason. The veteran wideout -- who was carrying the team's fifth-highest salary cap liability in 2020...
North Korean defector describes hellish life inside rogue regime
Growing up in North Korea, Yeonmi Park did not know of the concepts of love or friendship. Everyone was a "comrade" and feelings of adoration were reserved for the rogue...
Man caught 'sprinkling pubic hair' on diner food in revolting video
It was a hair-brained scheme.
Climate activists glue themselves to street outside British parliament
LONDON - Climate activists from the Extinction Rebellion group glued themselves to street entrances at the British parliament on Thursday, a Reuters reporter at the scene said. The activists said...
Trump fires back at Gov. Cuomo as two spar over NYC defunding threat
President Trump demanded Gov. Andrew Cuomo tell state prosecutors, who he said are "illegally after me," to investigate the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic, as the two continue their...
Vince Lombardi's mythic figure looms over New York 50 years later
Every now and again, the kids on Fordham’s touch football team would notice the man in thick glasses standing by himself, watching their lunch-hour practices. He seemed odd, lonely, aloof,...
Family warns of viral TikTok 'Benadryl Challenge' after daughter dies
The family of an Oklahoma teen who died attempting the "Benadryl Challenge" on TikTok is warning others that the dangerous stunt "needs to stop." Chloe Phillips, 15, a sophomore at...
Skip the orthodontist and save over 70 percent on Byte’s Impression Kit
Fear of going to the dentist or orthodontist is a real thing—in fact, studies show that dental anxiety is estimated to affect approximately 36% of the population. If the whirring...
K-pop stars BTS stand to reap $54 million from label's IPO
The members of South Korean boy band BTS could become $54 million richer when their record label goes public. Big Hit Entertainment — the Seoul-based music firm behind the world's...
Mike Pompeo warns that China poses bigger threat to US election than Russia
Two Trump administration cabinet members, Attorney General Bill Barr and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, said they believe China poses more of a threat to November's election than Russia. During...
Workers discover heart of 19th-century mayor while renovating fountain
Workers made a stunning discovery when they were renovating a fountain in the Belgian city of Verviers. The heart of the city’s 19th-century mayor was found in a metal box...
Embarrassing flops by NBA All-Stars mar end of thrilling Game 7
A fan can't ask for much more than a one-point game in a Game 7 with less than a minute to go. But what should've been an enormous moment at...
Hollywood agency UTA cuts 50 jobs, reinstates full pay for remaining staff
Hollywood talent agency UTA, whose star-studded client list includes Will Ferrell, Chris Pratt and Ryan Seacrest, laid off 50 of its 1,100 employees as the pandemic continues to crimp its...
GM and Honda announce new partnership in North America
General Motors and Honda intend to share common vehicle platforms on the continent, including electrified and internal combustion propulsion systems.
'Cuties' director received death threats over 'sexualized' poster
The last two weeks has been a period of contrasting emotions for filmmaker Maïmouna Doucouré.
Mexico leads in health worker deaths from COVID-19
MEXICO CITY — Mexico leads the world in coronavirus deaths among its health care workers, Amnesty International said in a new report Wednesday. It said Mexico has reported 1,320 confirmed...
Red moon rising over lighthouse is an out-of-this-world view
This moonrise might beat the sunset. A stunning timelapse of a red moon rising over Cape Byron Lighthouse was filmed in Byron Bay, Australia. The easy-on-the-eyes shot wasn't easy to...
Boston bar beloved by Rihanna shutters after 34 years
The Pour House, a watering hole in Boston beloved by Rihanna for its wings, is shuttering after 34 years in business due to the impact of coronavirus.
Facebook to limit forwarding in Messenger ahead of election
Facebook is implementing a worldwide limit on forwarding within its Messenger app ahead of the US presidential election. The popular chat platform will follow in sister company WhatsApp's footsteps by...
Study finds 'ultra-processed' foods could accelerate biological aging
Three or more servings per day of what researches call “ultra-processed food” – mass-manufactured foods containing oils, sugars, fats, starch and little nutrients – may lead to changes in chromosomes...
Missing Los Angeles firefighter feared kidnapped in Mexico
A missing Los Angeles firefighter may have been violently kidnapped in Mexico, city officials said. Mayor Eric Garcetti said Wednesday the city is working to ensure Francisco Aguilar, a 20-year...
Five kids allegedly killed in mom's twisted murder-suicide plot
A German mom killed her five kids Thursday and then tried -- but failed -- to end her own life by jumping in front of an oncoming train, reports said.
Top veteran pitcher will shut down Rangers
Breaking! Madison Square Garden will be used as a polling site for this year’s election. However voters will be removed from the building if they refuse to (1) wear a...
Trio of muggers suspected of nine robberies across NYC
A brazen trio of muggers are responsible for a string of nine robberies in northern Manhattan in just over a week, police said Thursday. The incidents took place between Aug....
Three people fatally shot over three hours as gunfire surges in NYC
Three people were gunned down in a less than a three-hour span Wednesday night into Thursday — as the epidemic of gun violence across New York City shows no signs...
Australian dad among 42 missing at sea after ship capsizes near Japan
Lukas Orda, 25, who has a six-month-old baby, is among the 42 crew members missing after the vessel sank Wednesday west of the Japanese island of Amami Oshima in the...
Hall of Famer stunningly named Nets' new coach
The Nets stunned the NBA with the outside-the-box hiring of Steve Nash, entrusting a win-now team to a rookie head coach. But Nash, who got a four-year deal, isn’t a...
Dating apps prompt users to register to vote in 2020 election
Dating apps, meet elections. Apps including OkCupid, Tinder and Bumble are encouraging users to register to vote while they search for potential dates, according to recent reports. OkCupid released a...
Parents locked up kids for months to protect them from COVID-19
Two paranoid parents in Sweden locked away their three kids in separate rooms for four months — and even nailed the front door shut — to protect them from catching...
Mike Piazza pays tribute to 'baseball icon' Tom Seaver
They are the only two Mets players to have their numbers retired, and they will forever share a link as the last-pitch and first-pitch Hall of fame battery that helped...
NBC meets with Muslim advocates amid Joy Reid backlash — but she won't apologize
Executives at NBC have met with members of a top Muslim advocacy group as backlash mounts over MSNBC host Joy Reid's controversial claims during Tuesday night’s episode of her show...
Disney's 'Mulan' shoes by Ruthie Davis are kickass warrior wear
Davis, a fave of Beyoncé and Gaga, was inspired by the new Disney+ film.
Prince Andrew reportedly met with Queen over Epstein scandal
Prince Andrew has met with his mother, Queen Elizabeth, to discuss the fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell sex-trafficking scandal, according to a new report. The Duke of...
AG William Barr says expansive mail-in voting is 'playing with fire'
Attorney General William Barr condemned lawmakers who are pushing for expansive mail-in voting in the November election as "playing with fire" because it carries a threat of rampant fraud and...
Bodycam footage shows woman stab cop ahead of fatal shooting
A Florida woman stabbed a police officer and was then fatally shot as she lunged toward another officer, dramatic bodycam video shows. The footage, released Tuesday, shows Leah Baker, 29,...
Rory McIlroy, wife announce birth of daughter with touching photo
The golfer announced the birth of his daughter Thursday on Instagarm,
Rochester man's family wants cops charged after horrific arrest video released
Nine people were arrested after protesting the death of Daniel Prude, 41.
'Alcohol!' American chugs wine in stands after US Open shocker
Madison Brengle seems to be enjoying her US Open bubble experience. Brengle ran into the stands to crack a bottle of wine on Wednesday night after her 6-2, 6-3 upset...
Facebook making drastic changes to political ads policy prior to election
Facebook will stop accepting new political advertisements in the week before November's presidential election in an attempt to clamp down on misinformation. The move is one of several steps Facebook...
12-year-old allegedly assaulted over Trump sign
A 12-year-old boy in Colorado was allegedly pummeled this week because he held a sign supporting President Trump, authorities said. The boy was riding his bike with the sign in...
US workers file 881,000 more jobless claims
Some 881,000 Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as the coronavirus pandemic kept the job market under pressure, the feds said.
Dan's Papers acquired by Schneps Media
Dan's Papers, the quirky East End paper which in June bought the Ron Perlman-owned weekly The Independent, has itself been acquired by weekly newspaper chain Schneps Media.
New 'No Time To Die' trailer drops, proving COVID can't take Bond's license to kill
Not even a global pandemic can take away James Bond's license to kill. “No Time To Die” — the 25th movie in the slick super-spy franchise — dropped a new...
Hair today, gone tomorrow? Salon owner getting numerous threats as stylist insists Pelosi was 'set up'
Jonathan DeNardo, the stylist who did House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's hair, says the appointment was, in fact, a set up by the San Francisco salon owner.
Giants podcast returns: The Fighting Joe Judges
Joe Judge has the Giants getting down and dirty...literally. He was rolling in the mud, getting the team fired up in training camp as they get ready for their Week...
McDonald's accuses Australia's Burger King of ripping off Big Mac
Australia's Burger King franchise is selling a burger that looks suspiciously similar to the Big Mac — and McDonald's isn't lovin' it. The fast-food giant has sued Aussie rival Hungry...
Why Marie Osmond is quitting Emmy-winning 'The Talk' after one season
The exit coincides with a life milestone for Osmond and her family.
Trump and Biden to both attend Shanksville, Pa. memorial on 9/11
President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden will both pay their respects at the site of the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, on the anniversary of the September...
Florida man arrested in attack on cop near Sen. Rand Paul
A Florida man who was “in the vicinity” of Sen. Rand Paul has been charged with assault for allegedly attacking a DC police officer, a report says.
Podcast: Mets legends remember Tom Seaver
When you think of the New York Mets, the first player you think of is Tom Seaver. "The Franchise." "Tom Terrific." For a long time, Seaver was the only Mets...
Sister of Antifa member probed in deadly Portland shooting describes estranged man
The Antifa security guard allegedly being probed in the deadly shooting of a President Trump supporter in Portland was abusive to his mother and leeched off the family, the man’s...
Twins eat spicy chips for the first time: ‘My mouth is hot’
These kids tried spicy chips — to flamin'-hot results. See how the adorable twin toddlers in Baltimore, Maryland, react to mistakenly eating Utz Red Hot Potato Chips. Their dad, Jarron...
Michael Conforto expectations too high because of game like this
This, in some ways, is the problem, if you can really call it a problem. There are these games, like this game, when Michael Conforto can make you believe he...
Yankees-Rays game delayed by a drone over stadium
In what might be a MLB first the Rays-Yankees game was delayed for five minutes in the home first because of a drone moving over the Stadium. With Charlie Morton...
Mets legend Tom Seaver's life and career: The great moments
Legendary Met and Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver died Monday at the age of 75, the Baseball Hall of Fame announced Wednesday night. A look back at the memorable...
Dave Gettleman on Daniel Jones and progress of Giants' O-line
They go hand-in-hand — and not just on the snap at the beginning of each play. If the squandered end of Eli Manning’s career proved anything, it’s that even Hall...
Key Yankee could be back in the lineup this weekend
Gleyber Torres believes he can come off the injured list in time to add something to the Yankees’ lineup this weekend in Baltimore. Out since Aug. 21 with left hamstring...
US Open without fans leaves an empty feeling
The most jarring difference comes while driving in the car, going West on Grand Central Parkway, approaching the exit “9P-Flushing Meadows/Billie Jean King Tennis Center.” It is on Monday, 15...
Officer charged in shooting death of black man in California Walmart
A San Francisco Bay Area police officer was charged Wednesday with voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a black man inside a Walmart store in April. The charge was...
Mets greats always knew Tom Seaver was something special
Ron Swoboda knew from the start the Mets had something special. Then a third-year outfielder with the team, Swoboda watched Seaver pitch his first game for the Mets in 1967...
Yankees running out of time to prove they are title-worthy team
A home clubhouse celebration scene at Yankee Stadium Wednesday night would’ve been gauche. Also perfectly appropriate. And now that the Yankees can bid farewell to the dangerous Rays for the...
Salon owner denies Nancy Pelosi hair appointment was a setup
The owner of a San Francisco hair salon where Nancy Pelosi was spotted on camera without a mask denied on Wednesday night that she set up the House speaker. "There...
James Harden flips the script as Rockets advance to face Lakers
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — James Harden couldn't get his shot to fall all night, so the scorer turned stopper. In this wild Game 7 that took one strange turn...
Novak Djokovic looking right at 'home' at US Open
No offense to the Long Island Marriott, but Novak Djokovic didn’t want you. Djokovic is one of only a couple of men’s players to rent a house during the U.S....
Red Bulls' winless streak continues
Eric Sorga scored in stoppage time, Chris Seitz had four saves and D.C. United beat the New York Red Bulls 1-0 on Wednesday night in Harrison, N.J. to snap a...
NYCFC on a hot streak
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Heber Araujo dos Santos scored his first goal of the season, Sean Johnson had three saves and New York City FC beat the New England Revolution 2-0...
California fisherman reels in live pipe bomb from river
A California fisherman got the surprise of a lifetime recently when he reeled in a live pipe bomb while fishing on the Sacramento River, according to local reports. Jon Kenyon,...
Man attacks Asian duo in Manhattan while ranting about China
An Asian duo was spat at and attacked in Manhattan on Wednesday night by a man on a bicycle who ranted about China and said the country “has virus,” sources...
Los Angeles mayor, city workers to be furloughed during 'fiscal emergency'
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti will be among the more than 15,000 city workers to be hit with furloughs during an unprecedented fiscal emergency, he said Wednesday, The LA City...
Pelosi’s hair-pocrisy reflects Dems' hypocrisy: Devine
It’s hard not to relish the schadenfreude of Nancy Pelosi being caught on security camera, with wet hair, bare feet and no mask, indulging in an illicit private hair-salon experience...
Todd Frazier considers Mets return a 'good surprise'
BALTIMORE — Todd Frazier considered it a “good surprise” he was traded to the Mets. The veteran third baseman was preparing to depart on a road trip with the Rangers...
Adam Gase impressed with Jets' overhauled offensive line
The Jets’ offensive line has had three weeks to come together, get to know each other and get ready for the season. We won’t know how this chemistry experiment has...
US Open's women's top seed ousted in second-round stunner
The top-ranked women’s players in the world, Ashleigh Barty and Simona Halep, opted out of this year’s U.S. Open amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Karolina Pliskova, ranked right behind Barty...
Joy Reid admits framing of controversial Muslim comments 'obviously didn't work'
MSNBC host Joy Reid on Wednesday night addressed her recent on-air controversial comments that were perceived by some as Islamophobic -- stopping short of apologizing, but admitting to improperly framing...