September 8, 2020
‘Doomsday cult’ mom upbeat in jail, likes media attention: ex-inmate
Lori Vallow-Daybell was upbeat behind bars -- while reveling in media attention over her case, a former inmate at her jail said in a report on Tuesday. A woman who...
Pompeo calls suspected poisoning of Alexei Navalny 'abhorrent attack to justice'
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday night called on Russia to bring to justice “those responsible” for the suspected poisoning of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny. “My G7 counterparts and...
George Steinbrenner would have raised Yankees hell by now
BUFFALO — Well, the manager hasn’t been able to rally the troops so the GM hopped on a plane and tried to do his part. Once upon a time, 11...
The Jets' biggest mystery as season approaches
The biggest mystery about the 2020 Jets is how their rebuilt offensive line is going to perform. There are five new starters from last year’s opener against the Bills, including...
Islanders quickly moving on from debacle
As daunting as the 8-2 beatdown they took from the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 Monday night was, the Islanders aren’t letting one loss in the Eastern Conference finals...
Oscars unveil new diversity standards for 2024 best picture nominees
The Academy is raising the inclusion bar.
Retired FDNY lieutenant fatally shot outside upstate New York home
A retired FDNY lieutenant was fatally shot during an argument with a homeowner outside of his upstate New York residence on Saturday, authorities said. The former firefighter, Scott Kempler, 50,...
Giannis Antetokounmpo only could watch Bucks' season end
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat are headed to the Eastern Conference finals. Giannis Antetokounmpo could only watch. The fifth-seeded Heat finished off an upset...
De Blasio is useless — and NYC's next mayor could be even worse: Goodwin
If Mayor Putz had thrown in a “just kidding” line, his Tuesday press conference would have made more sense. Instead, he again looked like a mayor who doesn’t give a...
ACLU staffer fumes at university for accepting Nick Sandmann, report says
An American Civil Liberties Union official in Kentucky chastised Transylvania University over the weekend for accepting Nicholas Sandmann as a student, calling the move a "stain" on the institution. Sandmann...
Thunder surprisingly let go of head coach
Billy Donovan won't return as coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder after five seasons, the team announced Tuesday night. Donovan, who was at the end of his contract, took the...
Mets' playoff hopes take massive hit in ugly beatdown
The Mets have 17 games left in the regular season and, at this point, it seems more likely they’ll be playing out the string than making a push toward the...
Feds say Oklahoma man sexually assaulted baby, posted video online
Authorities in Oklahoma are searching for a man they claim filmed himself sexually assaulting a baby and distributed the clip online. Brice Gage Watkins allegedly committed the horrific crime against...
There are still so many questions about Sam Darnold
Sam Darnold enters his third season with more questions than the SATs. We still don’t know whether he is the long-term solution for the Jets at quarterback. We still don’t...
Yankees are 'sad' and lost after latest debacle
Brian Cashman called a sit-down Tuesday with his struggling club and told the players he believed in them, but the clock was ticking loudly on a season that is headed...
7 people fatally shot at illegal marijuana grow house in Southern California
Seven people were gunned down at an illegal marijuana grow house in Southern California early Monday morning, authorities said. The victims, including a woman, were found at about 12:30 a.m....
Fort Hood soldier died by suicide, medical examiner finds
A Fort Hood soldier whose body was found last month died by suicide, according to a medical examiner's report obtained by NBC News. Sgt. Elder Fernandes, 23, who went missing...
College football player dies of COVID-19 complications
Jamain Stephens -- a 20-year-old defensive lineman at the California University of Pennsylvania -- was the son of a former Steeler.
Photo 'prop': Iraq vet frustrated image is being used in anti-Trump memes
An Army veteran said he has become frustrated that his image is being used in anti-Trump memes about wounded soldiers. Pictures of Bobby Henline, a veteran of the Iraq war,...
Naomi Osaka will reveal sixth mask as she reaches US Open semifinals
Naomi Osaka needs to make it to the championship round to unveil all seven masks she had made specifically to wear at the U.S. Open to raise awareness against police...
NFL star's season over after shocking 'freak injury'
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press the Denver Broncos fear star linebacker Von Miller suffered a season-ending ankle injury toward the end...
High school student suspended for going to class on a remote-learning day
A Long Island high school senior is reportedly facing a five-day suspension after he ignored protocol by showing up to class Tuesday when he was scheduled to learn remotely. "I...
FDNY renames highest medal after calling namesake 'racist'
The Fire Department is renaming its highest medal for heroics after acknowledging the award was named after a man who "held deeply racist beliefs." The James Gordon Bennett Medal, instituted...
The latest low in Beijing's campaign to crush Hong Kong
Hong Kong authorities have arrested thousands of peaceful protesters, raided newspaper offices and fired pro-democracy academics, yet still hit a new low over the weekend: taking down a 12-year-old girl....
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris need to quit playing politics with COVID-19 vaccine
Are Joe Biden and Kamala Harris trying to prolong the pandemic? That might be the result of their reckless efforts to erode confidence in a vaccine — even as they...
Mets rookie is proving everyone wrong
In February 2019 — approximately three decades ago in COVID years — a scout offered this anonymous projection of young Mets infielder Andres Gimenez: “To me, he’s more of a...
Not letting NYC restaurants offer inside dining is a death sentence for thousand of small businesses
You can visit Manhattan’s Museum of Modern Art and admire Warhol’s “Campbell’s Soup Cans,” but you still can’t enjoy a simple meal inside one of the nearby restaurants. There is...
Islanders star gaining crucial experience in playoff run
Mathew Barzal certainly looks like he has battled through three playoff series in 36 days. With a gnarly bruise around his right eye and some serious swelling around the bone...
Trump says restaurant rioters 'will be in charge' if Joe Biden wins
President Trump on Tuesday told rally-goers in North Carolina that if Democrat Joe Biden defeats him, "rioters" who harass restaurant diners would run the country. "Next time you see video...
Star running back slams old team while fawning over Tom Brady
TAMPA, Fla. — Leonard Fournette feels he and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are an ideal match. The former Jacksonville running back practiced with his new team for the first time...
City Hall to move nearly 300 residents out of UWS homeless hotel
City Hall plans to pull the homeless from a hotly criticized Upper West Side emergency hotel shelter before the end of the month, officials confirmed Tuesday, ending a weeks-long political...
Mother of all tournaments: Moms make history at US Open
The week of Labor Day has transformed into a celebration of mothers at the U.S. Open. Three moms are into the quarterfinals for the first time at a Grand Slam...
One killed, two injured when gunman opens fire in Queens courtyard
A man was fatally shot and two other people were wounded in Queens Tuesday afternoon when a gunman opened fire in a courtyard, cops said. The gunfire erupted around 3...
'Latte liberals': Al Sharpton slams defund the police movement
The Rev. Al Sharpton on Tuesday slammed the nationwide call to defund the police as a “latte liberal” ideology. Sharpton made the comments on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” during a discussion...
When mayhem is 'peaceful': Welcome to Bill de Blasio-speak
It was a bloody holiday weekend, with 28 shot across the city, 11 on Labor Day alone. Yet Mayor Bill de Blasio, answering a question on the shootings at a...
NYPD officers awarded for suicide prevention at One Police Plaza awards ceremony
An NYPD detective awarded Tuesday for saving the life of a man who was holding a gun to his head at his Brooklyn apartment used parenthood to stop him. NYPD...
It’s clear Robert Mueller was in no condition to run his investigation — so who did?
To the liberal media, special counsel Robert Mueller was the sharp, seasoned, no-nonsense prosecutor who would get to the bottom of “collusion.” But when Mueller testified before Congress on July...
'Mulan' is the latest proof Hollywood has become a Chinese propaganda factory
Hollywood is accommodating a new era of McCarthyism — imposed this time by Red China. It involves everything that Hollywood tells us that it hates — censorship, pressure to conform...
Facebook, other sites scramble to remove video of army vet's suicide
A distraught Ronnie McNutt, 33, fatally shot himself during a Facebook Live stream on Aug. 31, according to outlets including The Daily Star.
Trump blasts Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Rochester mayor after mass PD resignation
President Trump blasted Gov. Andrew Cuomo and and Rochester's mayor on Tuesday after the upstate New York city's top police brass announced their retirement amid protests over the death of...
AstraZeneca halts COVID-19 vaccine trial after possible serious side effect
Drug giant AstraZeneca has put its coronavirus-vaccine testing on hold after a study participant suffered a possible serious side effect, a report said Tuesday. The pharmaceutical manufacturer has been testing...
Brian Cashman holds 'rare' meeting with free-falling Yankees
Brian Cashman planned on traveling to Buffalo for the Yankees’ three-game series against the Blue Jays at Sahlen Field before his club went into a deep funk that could cost...
DOJ says it will defend Trump in '90s 'rape' lawsuit
The Department of Justice is seeking to take over the defense of President Trump in a defamation case brought by advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, who claims Trump raped her...
Joe Judge's real Giants measuring stick begins now
They are separated by 10 years and 223 games. What the Steelers have in Mike Tomlin is what the Giants one day hope they can look back on and state...
Family 'hits the jackpot’ in quarantine hotel lottery, gets stuck in Ritz-Carlton
Quarantining in Singapore can be a dismal or luxury experience — but you won't know until you reach your hotel.
Louisville taps first black woman to run police department after Breonna Taylor shooting
Yvette Gentry will serve as interim chief of the Louisville Metro Police Department beginning Oct. 1, Mayor Greg Fischer announced.
Congress probing Fort Hood after 28 soldiers die at troubled Texas base
Two Congressional subcommittees have launched an investigation into Fort Hood after an alarming number of deaths and felonies were reported at the troubled Texas Army base this year. Reps. Stephen...
New series revisits mysterious death of Rolling Stones founder Brian Jones
A new Smithsonian series throws more gasoline onto the roaring fire still that still engulfs the death of Rolling Stones founder/guitarist Brian Jones.
Sports Authority founder sounds off on LeBron James, mixing sports with politics
The founder of Sports Authority says he’s dismayed by athletes who are mixing politics with sports — and said he would demote their products if he were still in charge....
Outspoken Biden critic Padma Lakshmi co-hosts Kamala Harris fundraiser
Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris will headline a virtual fundraiser for Joe Biden's campaign on Tuesday evening with some help from Tinseltown. "Top Chef" host Padma Lakshmi and actor...
Fabled Royalton Hotel sells for $42 million
High-flying MCR, which launched the retro-styled TWA Hotel at John F. Kennedy Airport, has added another trophy to its lodging portfolio: The fabled Royalton Hotel at 44 W. 44th St.,...
Three injured in broad daylight Brooklyn shooting
Three men were shot -- and one of them was critically wounded -- in Brooklyn Tuesday afternoon, police said. The shooting happened at around 4:45 p.m. at 452 Dekalb Ave....
Devils add former NHL star as assistant coach
Mark Recchi played and lifted the Stanley Cup with Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Patrice Bergeron and Zdeno Chara and coached Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, so the Hockey Hall of...
Fantasy football 'loser' parades around in women's bikini bottom — again
He's a glutton for punishment.
'Reckless' FEMA funding reversal will cost New Yorkers millions, MTA says
New York's cash-strapped MTA could be down another $500 million thanks to FEMA's "baffling" and "reckless" decision to cut COVID-19 funding for mass transit, transit chief Pat Foye fumed Tuesday.
Twitter roasts gender-reveal party trend with wildfire memes
People on social media are coming up with their own ironic, nightmarish and offensive scenarios, facetiously declaring that they were prompted by an ill-fated gender reveal.
'Despicable': Ex-partner rips release of accomplice in NYC parole officer's murder
The former partner of murdered parole officer Brian Rooney expressed outrage Tuesday at the Parole Board's decision to free the man who set up the slaying 35 years ago. "I...
Dept. of Corrections investigator allegedly attacked cop during drunk driving arrest
An investigator tasked with ferreting out wrongdoing in New York City's Department of Correction is facing a felony assault charge for allegedly attacking a cop during a drunk driving arrest...
This revolutionary new compound could fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Now, researchers from the University of Sheffield have invented what they say is a compound capable of killing the two subgroups of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Kurt the cloned horse was created using 40-year-old genetic material
An endangered type of horse has successfully been cloned by scientists. Kurt is a newborn Przewalski's horse, a rare and endangered horse native. He was born this year on August...
FDNY firefighters chase down man who sucker-punched a woman
Don't mess with the FDNY. A group of Brooklyn firefighters chased down a bike-riding goon who slugged a woman near their firehouse -- then held him until cops showed up...
Voters can deliver ballots at drop-off boxes on Election Day
The New York City Board of Elections on Tuesday unveiled the design of the drop-off ballot box where COVID-19-concerned voters can safely deliver their mail-in ballots at 1,300 polling sites...
Officials slam study's claim that Sturgis rally was 'superspreader event'
A new study argues the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota was a “superspreading event” that may be linked to almost 20 percent of new coronavirus cases across the country...
The perilous sanitization of looting and other commentary
Culture critic: The Perilous Sanitization of Looting “Until recently, looting was seen as a symptom of community decay” and “condemned as sickening anti-social behavior,” laments Frank Furedi at Spiked. He...
Dad battling cancer kills wife, kids in triple murder-suicide
An Indiana father battling cancer killed his wife and two kids in an apparent murder-suicide, according to police. Jeffrey Mumper, 61, fatally shot his wife, Annamarie, 54, daughter Emma, 26,...
Fanatics' Michael Rubin buys sports cap maker in deal that saves 200 jobs
Fanatics, which runs the sports merchandising for all the pro sports leagues, has just acquired the largest maker of college sports caps in a deal that’s saved 200 jobs from...
Trump bans oil drilling off coast of Southern states, likens himself to Teddy Roosevelt
President Trump on Tuesday banned oil drilling off the coasts of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina — dramatically expanding a more narrow expiring moratorium covering Florida's Gulf Coast. Trump compared...
Joe Exotic: I was sexually assaulted by prison guards
"Please be my hero," the former zoo owner implores President Trump.
Teen charged with slapping elderly woman, setting her shirt on fire
A 13-year-old has been charged with slapping an elderly woman in the face and setting her shirt on fire, police said Tuesday. The teen, whose name was not released because...
Jennifer Garner and other celebs auction virtual chats for charity
Ever dreamed of chatting with Jennifer Garner and her "Alias" dad Victor Garber or knocking back a cocktail with Alan Cumming?
Peloton cuts bike price, but here are some less expensive fitness alternatives
Plus some (more affordable) alternatives.
NYC lawmakers hail Labor Day 'success' — despite shootings
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and city Public Advocate Jumaane Williams echoed Mayor Bill de Blasio Tuesday in praising the Labor Day Weekend as an overall success — despite a...
J.Lo, A-Rod's last-ditch pitch to save Mets bid puts her in 'control'
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have not seen the dry ink on a deal that makes Steve Cohen the primary owner of the Mets. So they refuse to surrender in...
Hawaii officials intercept cult at airport, send group back to Colorado
Keep it moving, folks. Authorities have announced that members of a Colorado-based cult were intercepted at a Hawaii airport on Sunday and subsequently returned to the mainland. On Sept. 7,...
ISIS suspects sentenced to thousands of years in prison for NYE nightclub attack
ISTANBUL, Turkey — A Turkish court on Monday sentenced an Islamic State suspect to life in prison over the New Year’s Eve attack on a nightclub in Istanbul that left...
Hollywood reportedly casting light-skinned actors to appeal to China
Hollywood is casting more light-skinned actors for major roles in movies to appeal to Chinese audiences following the Communist Party allowing more foreign films in the country, according to a...
Here are all the cornerbacks drafted after Deandre Baker
The Giants made it official on Tuesday: they cut troubled cornerback Deandre Baker. As he faces four counts of armed robbery stemming from a May 13 arrest, Baker has officially...
Hartford delays first day of school due to ransomware virus
Hartford, Conn., public schools postponed the first day of classes Tuesday after a citywide ransomware attack. The malicious attack infiltrated Hartford Public Schools' critical systems, and those systems could not...
Apple files countersuit against 'Fortnite' developer Epic Games
Apple turned up the heat in its high-stakes legal battle against "Fortnite" developer Epic Games on Tuesday, filing a countersuit asking for damages resulting from lost App Store fees. Apple,...
Video shows man dumping piles of mail in parking lot
The image shows an unidentified man pulling bag after bag of mail out of the back of a Budget rental truck under the cover of night.
Rochester PD's 'entire command staff' retires amid Daniel Prude protests
The Rochester Police Department’s “entire command staff” announced their retirement on Tuesday, the mayor there said, amid raging protests over the death of Daniel Prude, the black man who was...
NYPD boss 'disappointed' police union chief called lawmaker 'first-class whore'
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea said Tuesday he was “disappointed” that Sergeants Benevolent Association president Ed Mullins called City Councilman Ritchie Torres a "first-class whore" last week. Mullins fired off the...
Tourist slapped with $1,000 fine after taking sand from beach
They were ill-gotten grains.
John McEnroe not traveling to French Open after 'bizarre' US Open
John McEnroe admits it’s a challenge rising to the occasion during the US Open in the ESPN broadcast booth at empty Ashe Stadium. But McEnroe may face an even bigger...
NJ Gov. calls off plan to remove American flags from Turnpike overpasses
He's running it down the flagpole. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has backed down on a controversial new policy to remove dozens of American flags adorning the state's highway overpasses...
Biden facing pushback from progressives over cabinet picks
Joe Biden has been hounded by calls from progressives to pledge that he will include no current or former Wall Street executives in his cabinet.
'SNL' promotes Ego Nwodim to main cast member for Season 46
"Saturday Night Live" featured player Ego Nwodim has been upped to a repertory player ahead of NBC late-night program’s 46th season.
DeAndre Hopkins, Alvin Kamara closing in on mega-deals before season
Two of the NFL's biggest stars are about to get paid just before the 2020 season kicks off. Several outlets reported Tuesday that Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has...
DOE scrambles to fill teaching slots weeks before schools reopen
The Department of Education is hustling to fill teaching spots just weeks before the scheduled start of the new academic year, Chancellor Richard Carranza said Tuesday. With families continuing to...
Listen to Episode 33 of 'Gang's All Here': Jets Season Preview, Predictions feat. Bob Wischusen
The NFL season has finally arrived this week. We never were sure it was going to happen, but the NFL season kicks off in two days. The Jets will start...
Nigerian teacher uses pandemic as opportunity to ‘teach the whole world’
LAGOS, Nigeria — Basirat Olamide Ajayi, a math teacher in Lagos, Nigeria’s biggest city, came up with a solution. She began offering free mathematics classes online via Twitter, WhatsApp and...
Presidential race tightens as Biden, Trump now tied in key swing state, poll shows
The Florida poll of likely voters found 48 percent support for both Trump and Biden. The Democratic candidate is one point down among registered voters.
8-year-old girl killed in Chicago during violent Labor Day weekend
An 8-year-old girl was killed and two other people were seriously hurt during a Labor Day shooting on Chicago’s South Side, police said. Young Dajore Wilson was struck by gunfire...
Inside the Saints, Ravens intricate schemes to sign Jadeveon Clowney
With under a week to go before the 2020 NFL season kickoff, two Super Bowl-caliber teams were willing to go to unprecedented lengths to sign Pro Bowl edge rusher Jadeveon...
Commander in sheets: Inside the sordid history of presidential sex scandals
As a new book details, sexually scandalous behavior and the presidency seem to go together like Bill Clinton and a sax.
Manicure-giving kitten totally 'nails' it
This kitty's manicure skills are "claw"-some. Watch the adorable moment when Mau, a 4-month-old kitten, lent a helping hand to nail artist Liana Nicholae as she worked on a customer's...
Teen ISIS recruiter makes bomb threat during online college lecture: feds
Students in the online class gasped at the comment, according to a criminal complaint.
Millennials have done the most home improvement projects during lockdown
Millennials are getting handier around the home since lockdown measures began, according to new research. In fact, a poll of 2,000 homeowners found that compared to other generations, millennials have...
This millennial ditched her NYC lease to work from R.V. around the country
“No one moves to New York to sit in their apartment."
Unheralded American just keeps dominating at US Open
In a week highlighted by the working moms at the U.S. Open, Jennifer Brady shared a special moment Tuesday with her mother after advancing to a Grand Slam semifinal for...
Alleged teen gangbanger charged in bloody Brooklyn shooting that hurt 6-year-old
The 15-year-old reputed Crip, whose name is being withheld, allegedly opened fire at members of the rival Folk Nation crew from a stolen car at Crown Street and Nostrand Avenue...
Odell Beckham has a perfect response to 's--t' rumors
A load of crap won't knock Odell Beckham down. On Tuesday, the Cleveland Browns receiver became a trending topic on Twitter over his alleged intimate preferences, as detailed on the...
'The Golden Girls' is returning to TV with an all-black cast
The iconic Golden Girls are coming back to TV — with a twist.
Colin Kaepernick returns to Madden after four-year absence
He may not be back on the actual football field, but Colin Kaepernick has made his return to the virtual gridiron. For the first time since 2016, the former 49ers...
Kamala Harris says ‘Wisconsin is part of my story’ in awkward Milwaukee event
The moment happened during an in-person campaign event Monday with Black, Milwaukee-based business leaders.
Georgia authorities reveal 1,000 people double-voted in primary
As many as 1,000 Georgians double-voted in the Peach State's June 9 primary using absentee ballots, a felony that is punishable by up to a decade in prison, state authorities...
Andrew Lloyd Webber warns arts are ‘at point of no return’
LONDON — “The Phantom of the Opera” composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has told British lawmakers that the arts are “at the point of no return,” and urged the government to...
Here's what the McDonald's Travis Scott meal comes with
It's a rappy meal.
Cuomo warns of 'longer commutes' in post-Labor Day New York
Big Apple traffic -- still subdued amid the COVID-19 pandemic-- is likely to pick up now that Labor Day has passed, Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned on Tuesday.
Thailand's oldest hippo celebrates 55th birthday with pile of fruit
CHONBURI, Thailand - As children and other spectators sang to mark her 55th birthday, Thailand’s oldest hippopotamus Mae Mali chomped on an assortment of fruit and vegetables arranged in the...
Hiker dies in Joshua Tree park as temperatures hit 120 degrees
A 20-year-old man died hiking in Joshua Tree National Park in California as temperatures spiked to 120 degrees, officials said. The man -- who was not identified -- fell unconscious...
Missing NJ man with learning disability found dead in parking lot
A young New Jersey man who disappeared ahead of plans to meet his mother was found dead inside a car parked at a supermarket, authorities and an attorney for the...
Vegas needs NFL chaos to keep public from betting big on favorites
LAS VEGAS — When the NFL seems wild, crazy and unpredictable, the bookmakers win. That is a constant truth, week to week and year to year, and the theme will...
El Chapo's lawyer is representing teen charged in Tessa Major's slaying
El Chapo's high-powered attorney Jeffrey Lichtman is representing pro bono a teen charged in the fatal stabbing of Barnard College student Tessa Majors, it was revealed in court Tuesday. The...
Apple announces all-digital product launch event next week
Apple is launching a new product next week, but it may not be the hotly anticipated 5G iPhone. The company on Tuesday afternoon announced a surprise even scheduled for Sept....
Disgusted restaurant owners slam de Blasio, Cuomo over indoor dining ban
The governor shut down the city’s bars and restaurants in mid-March in response to the coronavirus pandemic and has since allowed restaurants throughout the state to open for indoor dining...
Lily James haunted by ghost of Armie Hammer's ex in Netflix's 'Rebecca' trailer
Armie Hammer brings Lily James to Manderley in the first trailer for “Rebecca,” a modern take on Daphne du Maurier’s classic gothic thriller novel.
Bloody NYC Labor Day leaves 11 people shot, cops say
Eleven people were shot across Gotham on Labor Day, capping off a bloody weekend — but not a single shooting was reported early Tuesday, cops said. The most recent shooting...
Belarusian student protesters targeted by masked men
Students were dragged from protests against the contested re-election of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, by masked men who hauled them into vans, reported Reuters Saturday. Russian news agency TASS said...
Uber promises every vehicle will be electric by 2040
Uber on Tuesday said every vehicle on its global ride-hailing platform will be electric by 2040, and it vowed to contribute $800 million through 2025 to help drivers switch to...
JPMorgan probing alleged misuse of coronavirus relief funds by staff
Jamie Dimon capped off the long Labor Day weekend by warning employees who participated in illegal coronavirus loans that he’s on to them. “We are so grateful for what you...
'He’s a different guy': Ex-White House staffer questions Biden's 'mental acuity'
Joe Biden's former White House stenographer said the Democratic presidential nominee has "lost a step" and isn't as mentally sharp as he was four years ago. "It is a complete...
NYPD reached 25-year high in NYC gun busts last week
Department stats show that 160 gun arrests were made between Aug. 31 and Sept. 6 — not only a 25-year high, but more than double the 72 such collars in...
Angry Rochester protester with knife chases off TV reporter, video shows
The footage from Sunday’s protests in Rochester shows WHEC reporter Charles Molineaux and a security guard being told to get away by demonstrators.
Olivia Culpo, Christian McCaffrey have 'lazy weekend' before NFL season
Olivia Culpo and boyfriend Christian McCaffrey said farewell to summer with a picturesque "lazy weekend."
Suspect in custody for murder of man walking dog in Brooklyn
A Brooklyn man has been charged with murder in the Monday morning shooting death of 62-year-old Michael Scully, who was gunned down after leaving his apartment to walk his dog,...
In new book, teen climate activist urges peers to 'Challenge Everything'
LONDON - Blue Sandford turned 17 in a police cell. Last year, she began an indefinite school strike. Now, the British environmental activist has written a book for fellow teens...
Three liver transplants later, 'miracle' child going to school
“She’s spent over eight months of her life in hospital, but she’s made it.”
Myanmar army deserters confirmed atrocities: rights group
BANGKOK — Two soldiers who deserted from Myanmar’s army have testified on video that they were instructed by commanding officers to “shoot all that you see and that you hear”...
University stands behind course on 'how to overthrow the state'
Washington and Lee University is coming under scrutiny for offering a course on “How to Overthrow the State,” though the school’s president says the course has been “sensationalized” by the...
Lifeguard with COVID-19 goes surfing, gets arrested for not quarantining
Surf’s up – and time’s up -- for this coronavirus-infected lifeguard who was caught swimming in Spain when she was supposed to be in quarantine, according to a report. The...
3 FDNY members injured in Staten Island house fire
Three firefighters were injured battling a blaze at a Staten Island home early Tuesday, FDNY officials said. Firefighters responded to reports of a fire inside the two-story home on Rockland...
Party pooper: Cuomo fumes at NYPD, NYU over park rager
Cuomo noted that NYU draws students from around the world and that seven colleges across the state have already experienced coronavirus outbreaks.
These reusable gloves are made from 100% certified recycled material
While the CDC doesn’t recommend wearing gloves to avoid transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as they do face masks, many individuals still prefer to slip them on before running errands....
Bodies of missing California couple found at bottom of well
The bodies of a retired California couple who vanished in northern Mexico last month have been found at the bottom of a well there, authorities say. Ian Hirschsohn, 78, and...
Couple harassed by BLM protesters want an apology
The elderly white couple harassed by Black Lives Matter protesters in Pittsburgh have denied claims they invited a demonstrator over for a drink — and are now demanding an apology....
Trump says he will give his campaign 'whatever it takes' to beat Biden
Calling it "the most important election in history," President Trump on Tuesday told reporters that he will contribute to his own campaign "whatever it takes" to defeat Democrat Joe Biden...
UN secretary-general calls COVID-19 result of 'millennia of patriarchy'
The United Nations secretary-general said the coronavirus pandemic that has swept around the globe, infecting millions, shows the results of a thousand years of "male-dominated culture." "The #COVID19 pandemic is...
Paige VanZant, husband facing sudden COVID-19 crisis
Paige VanZant is now chronicling an unexpected chapter to her story — a COVID-19 scare. On Monday, the 26-year-old fighter -- who recently agreed to a four-fight deal with Bare...
Learn fundamentals of SEO, Google Analytics and social media with this training
Back in the good ole days, marketing jobs consisted of billboards, TV commercials, and radio ads. Nowadays, however, the term marketing includes a variety of ever-changing digital strategies, from social...
Facebook blocks euthanasia advocate from livestreaming his own death
"I am not asking for assisted suicide ... I am just trying to avoid inhuman suffering."
Bezos tops Forbes' richest list for third year in a row
Amazon Chief Executive Jeff Bezos topped Forbes’ list of richest Americans for the third year in a row, while President Trump’s ranking dropped as the coronavirus pandemic slammed his office...
NYC sanitation commissioner trashes de Blasio, eyes bid to clean up City Hall
"At a time when protecting public health is of the essence, cutting basic Sanitation services is unconscionable," Garcia wrote in her resignation letter, which was obtained by The Post.
Microsoft confirms new, budget Xbox Series S that will sell for $299
Microsoft has confirmed that its upcoming next-generation Xbox console will have a cheaper option for price-conscious consumers. In a tweet sent at 3 a.m. Tuesday, the Seattle-based tech giant unveiled...
Why singing 'Happy Birthday' hand-washing song can spread COVID-19: study
This one's a real party pooper.
Jim Jordan calls on Jerry Nadler to stop 'minimizing' Antifa violence
The top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday demanded that chairman Rep. Jerry Nadler convene a hearing on "left-wing violent extremism" to confirm that it's not a "myth,"...
Barack Obama dishes on Joe Biden in video chat with Kamala Harris
Former President Barack Obama offered vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris some tips about running alongside Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden. "So tell me about Joe and your relationship with Joe,...
Boeing says inspections of Dreamliner jets are slowing down deliveries
Boeing is taking longer to deliver its 787 Dreamliner jets after discovering manufacturing defects in the planes that are under federal investigation, the company said Tuesday. Boeing said it told...
Boston TV reporter stabbed with scissors while working on story
Ted Wayma of WCVB-TV was working near Copely Square on Sunday night when he was attacked.
Cyclist busted for flashing butt, assaulting hikers on bike trails
A Virginia cyclist was busted over the weekend for assaulting and flashing his butt to hikers in a series of altercations last month, according to reports. David Marlowe, 55, was...
NFL 'green light' for Cowboys breaks Eric Trump
"America's Team" taking a knee during the national anthem means "America's Sport" is officially dead to President Trump's son Eric. Eric Trump tweeted Tuesday that he was done with the...
Public support for sports plummets amid BLM protests, pandemic: survey
More people have a negative view of pro sports than a positive one, as public support for America's athletics industry plummeted amid the coronavirus pandemic and athletes' backing of the...
Mayor boasts of 'peaceful weekend' — despite 22 shooting incidents across NYC
At least 28 people were shot over the past three days in New York City — including a 6-year-old boy who had his femur shattered — and that's what Mayor...
Feminist activists occupy offices in Mexico to demand justice for missing, kidnapped persons
MEXICO CITY - Feminist activists and family members of the missing ramped up a protest at the main offices of Mexico’s human rights commission on Monday, after occupying the building...
College football coach mysteriously quits one game into season
College football has its first coaching change — before most of the sport has even played its first game. On Monday, Jay Hopson stepped down as Southern Mississippi coach following...
Trump defends campaign amid NY Times report of lost cash advantage
President Trump on Tuesday defended his re-election campaign against a report that it lost a $1 billion advantage, arguing the money was spent to counter "Fake News" attacks on his...
Thai Airways opens diner for customers craving in-flights meals
BANGKOK - More than 100 diners craving in-flight meals after months of travel restrictions flocked to Thai Airways International Pcl’s offices on Thursday to try a new pop-up restaurant and...
Army vet's friend blasts Facebook over suicide livestream
“Facebook could’ve stopped this and didn’t,” Josh Steen said.
Teen struck by bullet while inside Long Island home
A teen was struck by a bullet inside a Long Island home early Tuesday when gunfire erupted outside, according to Suffolk County Police. The 19-year-old woman was on the first...
Trump says BLM protesters who harassed Pittsburgh diners support Biden
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Tuesday condemned the Black Lives Matter protesters who harassed diners in Pittsburgh over the weekend, calling them disgraceful thugs and Joe Biden voters. In a...
Police probe 153 cases of horse mutilations around France
PARIS — French investigators have made numerous arrests since a macabre series of attacks left scores of horses mutilated or killed this year and have opened more than 150 investigations...
Taco Bell 'Karen' gets saucy in wild rant: 'I'm Charlie Manson's daughter'
A “Karen’’ went ballistic over her burrito order at a Taco Bell in Missouri, calling workers the n-word — and threatening them while claiming to be “Charles Manson’s daughter,’’ according...
Scientists stunned after discovering 'rust' on the moon
A newly published study notes that the moon is "rusting," leaving experts perplexed by the discovery. The research, published in Science Advances, notes that the rust may be a result...
Passenger reportedly kicked off plane after telling flight attendant to wear mask
Passengers aboard an Allegiant Air plane reacted in disbelief when a man was kicked off the flight after apparently telling a flight attendant to wear a face mask, according to...
Nikola shares pop 53 percent after GM takes $2B stake in Tesla rival
Nikola doesn't expect to start producing the Badger pickup until late 2022 -- though it's planning a "public debut" for the truck in December.
Coronavirus-damaged lungs can repair themselves in three months, study says
Lungs ravaged by COVID-19 can repair themselves in three months, a new study says. Nearly half of patients who had been hospitalized for the virus showed no evidence of lung...
Mark Meadows says Trump almost done with new list of Supreme Court nominees
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows on Tuesday said President Trump is nearly finished with a new list of potential Supreme Court nominees. The list is being unveiled to...
Fired up: Gender reveal inventor's desperate plea to stop the trend now creating catastrophes
"This tool thought it would be smart to light a fire about his kid's d---."
US ambassador refutes report that Trump called war veterans 'losers'
President Trump never bashed America's war dead as "losers," according to the US ambassador to France and Monaco -- who was there the day he's accused of making the disparaging...
WHO boss gives ominous warning about future pandemics
Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called on countries to better fund their public health systems, saying too many neglected them in recent years and more was needed for a "healthier and...
Paulina Gretzky had better view than her family for Dustin Johnson's $15 million win
Being Dustin Johnson's better half does have its advantages. On Monday, Paulina Gretzky watched Johnson seal his Tour Championship victory from the course at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta....
Brooklyn man fatally stabbed in Queens on Labor Day
A 29-year-old man was stabbed to death in Queens on Labor Day, and his attacker has been busted for the slaying, cops said.
Another college suspends in-person classes amid COVID-19 surge
West Virginia University is suspending in-person classes due to a spike in coronavirus cases, school officials announced. Classes for undergrads at the university’s main campus in Morgantown are canceled Tuesday...
J.A. Happ will get Yankees back on track vs. Blue Jays
“This whole situation has left me really sad and empty. ... I’m extremely sorry. ... so unintended, so wrong.” But Novak Stitchovic is ready to turn the corner. Start spreadin’...
BLM protester caught on video harassing diners denies being the 'aggressor'
A Black Lives Matter protester seen taunting Pittsburgh diners denied being the "aggressor" — saying the viral video only shows one side of the story. Nique Craft was part of...
Take the Over in this Mets matchup
John Means of the Baltimore Orioles and Michael Wacha of the New York Mets have had seasons to forget, but they will look to lower their ERAs when they collide...
Ultra-rare black alpaca born in Scotland
A rare black alpaca born in Scotland could be worth thousands of dollars because of its prized fur. The miniature mammal named Tia was born to proud parents Lola and...
Troubled cornerback's sad Giants run is over
Beleaguered DeAndre Baker may one day get the chance to continue his NFL career, but it will not be with the Giants. Not for the foreseeable future, anyway. A sad...
'Disgruntled employees': Sarah Sanders brushes off Trump detractors
Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders dismissed a recent string of scathing accounts from ex-administration officials lambasting President Trump, calling them "disgruntled employees."
Shark kills surfer off Australia's Gold Coast
A man was killed by a shark Tuesday while surfing along Australia’s Gold Coast, officials said. The victim, a 46-year-old man who was not immediately identified, was pulled to shore...
Volkswagen CEO denies Tesla ties after being seen with Elon Musk
Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess brushed aside speculation of a potential partnership with Tesla after he gave Elon Musk a test drive of the German carmaker's new ID.3 electric car.
Feds reportedly weigh ban on cotton from China's Xinjiang region
The Trump administration may ban products made with cotton from China's Xinjiang region amid concerns about human rights abuses there, a new report says. The move could cause an upheaval...
NBA star's playoff legend grows with one-fingered block
Future Hall of Famer Kawhi Leonard keeps finding way to impress the NBA world – and that is not limited just to those watching from the couch. With less than...
English soccer stars' COVID-19 bubble risk went beyond two Icelandic models
Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood tried to sneak four girls back to England's hotel, according to the latest reports on the pair's COVID-19 breach shame. England boss Gareth Southgate chucked...
Mother's call for help turns into anguish after police shoot autistic teen son
A 13-year-old Utah boy with autism is recovering in the hospital after police responding to his mom's 911 call for help repeatedly shot the teen. Linden Cameron, who has Asperger...
Tesla stock plummets after S&P 500 snub
Tesla’s supercharged stock rally may have finally run out of juice. Shares of the electric automaker — which have increased fivefold since the beginning of the year — cratered more...
Trump slams Twitter for using Section 230 to censor conservatives
President Trump took to Twitter Tuesday to slam the social media platform and others in "biased Big Tech" for using Section 230 to leave up disparaging content against conservatives, while...
Why bettors shouldn't count Patriots out just yet
It’s not as clear-cut in the AFC East as it has been since early this century. Only once since 2003 has New England failed to win the division. We still...
Trump slams Biden over mental fitness as he returns to campaign trail
President Trump doubled down Tuesday on his attacks on Joe Biden's mental abilities and said now that his Democratic presidential challenger has hit the campaign trail, voters will see for...
Black woman praises airline for stance on racism after incident on flight
Demetria Poe, 25, was flying to the capital to attend the “Commitment March: Get Your Knee Off Our Necks” on Aug. 28 when the woman, whom she had helped with...
Family discovers rare 'alien' critters worth $65K at the beach
The tides of fortune were in their favor.
How ‘Dancing with the Stars’ is waltzing through the COVID-19 pandemic
The behind-the-scenes story of how Season 29 is actually happening.
LA sheriffs fire non-lethal rounds to break up Dijon Kizzee protesters
Los Angeles looked like a war zone Monday night as police fired non-lethal rounds and flashbangs during clashes with demonstrators protesting the police-involved death of Dijon Kizzee. Video shows sheriff's...
Biden pulls an about-face on national mask mandate
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden walked back his own call for a national mask mandate, saying he wouldn't issue any binding orders because he believes it would be unconstitutional. The...
Trump slams Chris Cuomo, Michael Cohen over secret recording
President Trump took shots at his former personal lawyer Michael Cohen, whose tell-all book about his time with the president is hitting bookstores Tuesday, and CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, the...
‘Still very angry’: MLB announcer’s complicated redemption after gay slur
Thom Brennaman may very well have destroyed his career last month when he uttered a gay slur on air, and there are many who would be just fine with never...
Trump trashes Cuomo and de Blasio, saying they're the core of Big Apple’s problems
President Trump on Tuesday criticized Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio's handling of reopening businesses in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, accusing them of "destroying" New York...
'Bridezilla' caught on video tackling loud strangers outside venue
A self-described “bridezilla” tackled a group of loud people outside her rugby club wedding venue in Wales — because she “didn’t want anything to spoil our great day,” according to...
Check out New Order's new ‘Be a Rebel’ song, live tour dates
It's the band's first new release in five years.
‘The Venture Bros.’ canceled at Adult Swim after 17 years, 7 seasons
“Unfortunately, it’s true," the creator announced.
Drugmakers pledge to put safety first in race for COVID-19 vaccine
Nine drugmakers pledged Tuesday to make safety their top priority as they race to develop a vaccine for the deadly coronavirus — vowing they would not seek emergency authorization before...
Daniel Prude's brother says 'cold-blooded' cops 'assassinated' him
The brother of Daniel Prude ripped Rochester police as "some cold-blooded damn killers" who "assassinated" the father of five back in March. Joe Prude made the impassioned speech Monday night...
Here's how much Pelosi salon owner made in GoFundMe campaign
A fundraiser for the San Francisco-based hair salon whose owner says she needs to relocate her business after releasing video of a maskless House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has reached its...
Family holding gender reveal party desperately tried to put out flames before wildfire: officials
The family whose gender-reveal party started a massive California wildfire tried to douse the initial flames with water bottles, officials said — as the inferno spread to more than 10,500...
Jersey gore: Two in custody after Labor Day beach fight leads to stabbing
A 17-year-old boy was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly stabbing two men during a Labor Day skirmish at a Jersey Shore beach, authorities announced. The teen, whose name wasn't released...
Two arrested in Oregon as Trump supporters, BLM protesters clash
Two people were arrested in Oregon’s capital on Labor Day as clashes between supporters of President Trump and Black Lives Matter activists descended into violence. Chaos ensued Monday afternoon when...
Army veteran kills himself in horrifying Facebook livestream
A 33-year-old Army veteran from Mississippi who served in Iraq shot himself in the head live on Facebook — and social media sites are still scrambling to remove the harrowing...
The most likely US Open winners with Novak Djokovic out
The U.S. Open carried on without fans and Novak Djokovic on Labor Day. There will be a first-time Grand Slam men’s champion crowned Sunday with the stunning disqualification of Djokovic...
This corgi doubles the cuteness with two noses
Double the smells means double the love for this pup! Nekku, an 8-year-old corgi residing in Finland, was born with a genetic defect that left her with one eye and...
Ex-Trump adviser denies claim that prez called fallen soldiers 'losers'
Former national security adviser John Bolton reiterated his skepticism over a report alleging that President Trump disparaged America’s war dead during a 2018 trip to France. Bolton, who turned from...
UN rights chief urges Russia to probe poisoned Putin critic
The top UN human rights chief on Tuesday called on Moscow to conduct or cooperate with a full independent investigation into Germany’s “unequivocal proof” that Russian dissident Alexei Navalny was...
Cal Clutterbuck takes one for the team, but Islanders could pay price
Islanders fourth-line winger Cal Clutterbuck was visibly shaken up after blocking a hard shot from Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev in the second period of Monday night’s 8-2 blowout loss. After...
Logan Ryan has 'dream come true' with hometown Giants
Logan Ryan made it back home. But will he find a place to live? “If anybody is out there in Hoboken, please allow my pit bulls and my dogs to...
Jets have an explanation for lack of spending
The Jets enter the season with $31 million in salary-cap space, according to Over The Cap. Only the Browns and Patriots have more. Fans may wonder, why not spend that...
Yankees star's benching has no end in sight
Gary Sanchez didn’t start for a second straight game Monday night and it is not a lock the slumping catcher returns to the lineup Tuesday either. “We will see, it...
Islanders don't have many excuses for this disaster
This most assuredly was not what Barry Trotz had in mind on Monday morning when he said, “Time is going to go quicker the deeper you go into this,” but...
House Dems to probe Postmaster Louis DeJoy for alleged fundraising violations
House Democrats will probe Postmaster General Louis DeJoy for allegedly encouraging former employees to contribute to his preferred political candidates and then later reimbursing them, according to a new report....
Mets podcast: Time is ticking
The Mets reeled the fans in, coming back from a 6-0 deficit to take a 7-6 lead, only to have the bullpen blow it in a 9-8 loss to the...
Mets rookie finally struggles in dramatic outing
David Peterson finally resembled a rookie in a pennant race. The left-hander had been among the Mets’ bright spots this season, but Monday struggled to throw strikes and allowed two...
Goat invades cop car, trashes paperwork and head butts officer
It was assault and baa-ttery. A rampaging goat hopped into a Georgia police officer's marked cruiser last week before gnawing on paperwork, toppling a beverage and finally head-butting the startled...
Jets are hungry to 'prove a lot of people wrong'
The Jets are aware of people’s expectations for them. They know they are near the bottom of everyone’s rankings. No one is picking them to go to the playoffs. Fans...
Scorched earth: Record 2 million acres burned in California wildfires
SHAVER LAKE, Calif. — Wildfires have burned a record 2 million acres in California this year, and the danger for more destruction is so high the U.S. Forest Service announced...