September 17, 2020
NYC murders and gang violence surged over past year, data reveals
More than 350 New Yorkers lost their lives to murder in 2020 -- an increase of 27 percent from last year, NYPD data included in the Mayor’s Management Report shows.
Brandon Nimmo's homer in ninth leads Mets to much-needed 'W'
PHILADELPHIA — The yelling from the Mets dugout echoed through the empty ballpark as Brandon Nimmo sped around the bases. All night the Mets had clawed following a disastrous Seth...
Islanders' Stanley Cup dream ends in crushing Game 6 OT loss
Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli wristed one off the post and Islanders goalie Semyon Varlamov looked to be frozen in time. The puck had deflected in behind him. And with it...
Trumps mocks Biden for 'softball questions' at CNN town hall
"They don’t ask me questions like that,” the president told his supporters at a Wisconsin rally tonight.
Emerging star makes statement in first round of US Open
Matthew Wolff has positioned himself to be golf’s next young gun to have a so-called major breakthrough. The 2019 NCAA individual champion with the unorthodox swing is in a three-way...
Steve Nash's exciting Nets plan for Kevin Durant
The day before the Nets parted ways with Kenny Atkinson, he told The Post he planned to play Kevin Durant everywhere on the floor, from point guard to center. Now,...
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston get flirty during 'Fast Times' read
The former married couple, both Emmys 2020 nominees, who’ve practically gone on tour since their warmhearted reunion at the SAG Awards in January, had to act out one of the...
Yankees' insane homer barrage continues in eighth straight win
A lot of folks might disagree with Aaron Judge believing the Yankees are the best team in baseball. The Blue Jays pitchers can’t be among the non-believers. Not after leaving...
Assaults on NYC correction officers reach 5-year high
The city's correctional officers took a serious beating last year from inmates, as new data shows a dramatic increase -- and a five-year high -- in serious injuries sustained as...
Heat are two games away from NBA finals
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Goran Dragic scored 25 points, Bam Adebayo led a big third-quarter rally to finish with 21, and the Miami Heat pulled off another comeback to...
Nebraska bar owner who killed George Floyd protester hit with manslaughter charges
The white Nebraska bar owner who shot dead a black George Floyd protester in May was hit with a slew of charges this week -- more than a month after...
Trump tells Wisconsin voters Biden will 'absolutely eradicate' state's economy
President Trump on Wednesday night told Wisconsin voters that Joe Biden “would absolutely eradicate your state’s economy” if he wins the election in November. The president predicted at a rally...
Democratic voters toss Joe Biden softballs during CNN town hall
Joe Biden was tossed softball questions from mostly all Democratic voters at a 75-minute CNN town hall on Thursday night in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, two nights after President...
New York natives tee off first at backyard US Open
The powers that be at the USGA tapped into a cool story when the two players with local ties hit the first tee shots Thursday morning. Danny Balin, a 38-year-old...
Street homelessness increased as COVID-19 lashed NY's shelter system
The number of New Yorkers sleeping on the Big Apple's streets or in its subways climbed to a near-five year high in 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic rocked the city's...
Yankees blast five home runs in absurd fourth inning
The Yankees clubbed there way to an eighth straight victory. The Bombers lived up to their name in a ridiculous fourth inning, hitting five home runs, including a stretch of...
COVID-19 the 'largest mass fatality incident in modern NYC history': officials
The number of deaths reported to the New York City Chief Medical Examiner's Office more than doubled amid the coronavirus pandemic -- described as "the largest mass fatality incident in...
The flaw that killed the Giants in loss to Steelers
The Giants were rubbed the wrong way. After three straight years ranked near the bottom of the NFL, the new-look Giants defense capitalized on that curve to exceed expectations in...
Golf's top stars tame Winged Foot in 1st round of US Open
What was expected to be a bloodbath Thursday at Winged Foot turned out to be nothing more than a warm bath. Instead of wreaking havoc on the field of 144...
McCray's $1.25B ThriveNYC hotline missed targets despite COVID-19 surge
The mental health hotline that's a cornerstone of the $1.25 billion mental health plan run by Mayor Bill de Blasio's wife saw a 17 percent surge in calls during the...
Trump dismisses ex-Pence aide who says she's voting for Biden
President Trump on Thursday dismissed a former aide to Vice President Mike Pence, Olivia Troye, as someone who was "let go" — denouncing her after she cut an ad saying...
New Hubble photo captures Jupiter's storms and its moon, Europa
Details of Jupiter's fierce storms are on full display in a new Hubble Space Telescope photograph — along with the planet's potentially life-supporting moon, Europa. The new space image, captured...
Campaign worker for Ilhan Omar's GOP challenger fatally shot
A 17-year-old boy interning for the Republican challenger of Rep. Ilhan Omar was fatally shot in north Minneapolis on Monday, according to reports. The fatal victim, Andre Conley, was among...
NFL, networks keep glorifying and justifying showboating
How much space is left behind us before we fall off and forever disappear? Can’t be much. Even before the current rush to alienate the fair-minded and logical, let us...
Warner Bros. execs address 'unacceptable behavior' claims at 'Ellen,' TMZ
Warner Bros. executives addressed the allegations Thursday against executives at TMZ and “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”
How Samuel L. Jackson docuseries 'Enslaved' shines a new light on slavery
"Enslaved" follows star Samuel L. Jackson as he traces his roots with help from British author/broadcaster Afua Hirsch and investigative journalist Simcha Jacobovici.
Canceling Beethoven is the latest woke madness for the classical-music world
Think some things are so beloved and essential to Western civilization they can’t be canceled? Think again. If there’s anything we should have learned from months of “mostly peaceful” Black...
De Blasio's latest school retreat sends clear message to parents: Give up on NYC
What a disaster: For the second time, New York City has delayed the start of school. This leaves parents like me up a creek. And it cheats kids yet again...
Princeton faces federal probe for admitting racism remains 'embedded' there
Princeton University could be forced to pay back millions of dollars in federal funding — and also be fined — over its president’s recent admission that racism persists at the...
As Cuomo slashes NY spending for everyone else, he keeps pork outlays flowing
With the pandemic devastating state tax revenues, Gov. Andrew Cuomo quite rightly had his Division of the Budget hold back $4 billion in funds for local governments, nonprofits and school...
Giuliani pal hit with new fraud charges for allegedly bilking biz investors
Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas, who was indicted last year for illegally funneling campaign contributions to super PACs and politicians, was hit with new federal charges Thursday for allegedly ripping...
Slip and Falwell: Jerry allegedly got drunk, tumbled down stairs amid pool boy scandal
Jerry Falwell Jr. allegedly got drunk and injured himself inside his home about a week after explosive reports of an affair involving him, his wife and a pool boy surfaced,...
Please, Mr. President: Quit trash-talking masks
Wear a mask: It’s the most effective single technique right now for limiting COVID-19 spread, pending release of an effective vaccine. Please, Mr. President, stop suggesting anything else. We want...
Le'Veon Bell's injury could open door for Jets rookie
Frank Gore may not have to carry the entire load out of the backfield on Sunday. Rookie running back La’Mical Perine took a significant step toward making his NFL debut,...
Mideast experts aren't laughing at Jared Kushner anymore
Over the past several years, a new certainty was added to death and taxes: Jared Kushner would fail in his role as the administration’s Middle East point man. It caused...
Bryson DeChambeau boils over at US Open: 'These greens suck'
Bryson DeChambeau is over Winged Foot. The newly bulked-up golfer was caught by a hot mic in a fit of frustration during the end of his US Open first round...
Macmillan CEO forced out over 'disagreement' with direction of company
Longtime CEO of book publishing giant Macmillan has been forced out after what the parent company said was “a disagreement regarding the direction of Macmillan." John Sargent will be succeeded...
By folding schools again, de Blasio proves his spine on permanent furlough
For all his talk about children’s needs and the importance of in-school learning, Mayor de Blasio folded again Thursday, putting off the start of in-person school for most kids. Rather...
Federal judge blocks US Postal Service changes blamed for mail slowdown
A federal judge on Thursday blocked controversial changes within the US Postal Service that have been blamed for a nationwide mail slowdown ahead of the November election, where a record...
‘It lies at the top’: Bombshell emails show de Blas’ City Hall is rife with dysfunction
“It is amateur hour. It’s a bunch of people who have no idea how City Hall works running the show because everyone else has left,” said one former staffer.
Anti-ICE protesters arrested at World Trade Center
Eight protesters were taken away in cuffs during an anti-ICE demonstration in Lower Manhattan Thursday evening. The rally started in Foley Square and made its way down to World Trade...
Gospel of ayahuasca: Hallucinogenic inspires legal religious movement
The "churches" use hallucinatory daime tea, also known as ayahuasca, for the purpose of spiritual ceremony.
AOC says it's 'likely' Biden will move farther left once in office
WASHINGTON -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speculated Joe Biden would "likely" be swayed by the left with enough pressure from the Democratic Party's noisy progressive flank if elected to the White...
Saquon Barkley's motivated response to Tiki Barber's 'challenge'
No one lights a fire under Giants stars quite like Tiki Barber. Barber’s criticism of Saquon Barkley’s failures in pass protection and description of Barkley as “a big back who...
'The View's' Sunny Hostin opens up about racial identity crisis in new book
“People would stare at me, they would call me a zebra,” the lawyer and journalist said.
Debating what Steve Cohen will mean to Mets
He's coming home. He's coming home. Tell the world he's coming home. Steve Cohen, Great Neck's own, is making his way to the big boy chair at Citi Field, to...
Adam Gase: I'm spoiled to have this Jets owner
Some team owners just show up on Sundays. Some stay largely out of sight, detached from the day-to-day football operations. Jets CEO and chairman Christopher Johnson has been at every...
Oregon man surrounded by wildfire survives by lying in river, using chair as shield
“Everything around me was on fire,” Don Myron, 56, of Elkhorn Woods told told The Statesman Journal. “That chair helped save my butt.”
Giants coordinator's unlikely NFL start: Hanging up on Bill Belichick
Patrick Graham had just been hired as the defensive line coach at the University of Toledo when Bill Belichick was on the other end of the line offering him a...
Joe Biden's CNN town hall will have a drive-in format
Would you like a milkshake with that slice of democracy? Democratic nominee Joe Biden will appear at a CNN town hall on Thursday evening designed to resemble a drive-in amid...
Fauci makes bold vaccination prediction
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he expects to see a COVID-19 vaccine being proven safe and effective by November or December. "I would still put my money on November/December,” Fauci said...
Man attacks customers at California tea shop with blowtorch, hatchet
A deranged man attacked people with a knife, hatchet and blowtorch at a Berkeley, Calif., boba tea shop -- igniting two customers hair before being subdued. Suspect Brandon Glone, 46,...
NY taxes on high earners already top NJ's new rates, budget director says
New York state's top budget official responded to Thursday's hike in New Jersey's "millionaire's tax" -- by saying that most of the Empire State's highest earners are already taxed even...
Focus on your base, Trump and other commentary
From the right: Focus on Your Base, Don “President Trump has work to do to ensure he can replicate his strong 2016 showing among working-class white voters, crucial to his...
Family suspects foul play in Fort Hood solider's death
Army tank crewman Pvt. Corlton L. Chee, 25, of New Mexico, had collapsed during fitness training at the troubled Texas base on Aug. 28, dying two days later.
NYC cabbies halt Brooklyn Bridge traffic in bid for debt relief
Video posted on Citizen app shows the caravan of yellow cabs stalled out on Manhattan-bound side of the Brooklyn Bridge at around 12:40 p.m.
Elderly Queens greenskeeper dies after chasing off vandals
An elderly greenskeeper at Queens' golf course died after being pushed to the ground by a group of teens who he tried to chase off the course, police said Tuesday....
'So sick of this': Phil Mickelson reaches US Open breaking point
Phil Mickelson's US Open frustration boiled over on the ninth hole after he hit his second shot way right on Thursday. An NBC camera caught a defeated Mickelson muttering, "I...
Inside Kanye West's bipolar disorder
How did the 21-time Grammy winner get here? Here's a look into the disorder and its effect on West over the years.
Trump encourages voters to request absentee ballots through campaign site
"Want to register to vote? Request an Absentee Ballot or vote early - simply click the below link. My campaign has made it incredibly easy!" the tweet read, including a...
Teaching American Greatness Again: Trump reveals '1776 Commission'
Trump said Democrats and the Times' "1619 Project" promote an inaccurate version of US history by over-emphasizing race and the legacy of slavery.
Kanye West's Twitter attack on Forbes editor might come down to money
Anyone trying to reach Randall Lane, the editor of Forbes Magazine, might wanna try email. Lane's cell phone appeared to be shut off on Thursday, one day after rapper and...
Scientists spot giant planet orbiting dead white dwarf star
This planet is an absolute chonk.
Sur La Table takes 20 percent off Cristel Strate cookware for flash sale
Your search for great cookware is over thanks to Sur La Table's latest flash sale. For a limited time, the popular cooking site is taking 20% off Cristel Strate cookware....
How ineligible goalie phenom has benefited from Islanders' playoff run
The Islanders showed just how much they value team camaraderie when they used a playoff roster spot on recently signed goaltender Ilya Sorokin. Even though Sorokin, the organization’s 78th-overall pick...
Mustang moron does donuts, crashes into pole
Ouch! Watch the moment a person doing "donuts" in a Mustang rams headfirst into a lamppost. The cringeworthy crash, which took place in a practically empty parking lot in The...
Texas cop indicted for fatally shooting woman during welfare check
Ex-Arlington Police Department officer Ravi Singh inadvertently shot Margarita Brooks in the chest on Aug. 1., 2019 when he fired his weapon at a dog that was lunging at him,...
Video shows huge alligator swimming in floodwaters outside Alabama home
One more reason to stay indoors in 2020! A massive alligator was spotted swimming in floodwaters outside an Alabama woman's home as Hurricane Sally tore through the Gulf Coast, hair-raising...
Florida sheriff's deputy fatally shoots man who 'advanced' at him with shovel
A Sheriff's officer in southern Florida shot and killed a man who came at him with a shovel early Thursday, officials said. The death, in the town of Immokalee --...
Twins slugger ejected after crushing home run in weird MLB scene
A home run did not make Josh Donaldson any less angry. The Twins third baseman launched a sixth-inning solo home run to left field against the White Sox on Thursday...
Miami Herald apologizes for insert with 'racist and anti-Semitic commentary'
The Miami Herald is investigating how it published a paid insert with what it called “racist and anti-Semitic commentary” and distributed to readers of its Spanish-language sister paper. The Florida...
New York's sales tax revenue down 7.8 percent due to COVID-19
ALBANY -- Sales tax revenue in New York's cities and towns plunged by an average of 7.8 percent last month compared to figures from August 2019, according to a new...
School asks students to write about suspected Kenosha shooter as 'hero'
The controversial paper assigned Monday by W. T. White High School teacher Paul Ford asked students to write a one-page essay on a "hero for the modern age," the Dallas...
Teen pleads guilty to charges after pushing log off cliff, killing mom of four
Jaden W. Churchheus, 17, pleaded guilty Wednesday in a Hocking County court to involuntary manslaughter in the September 2019 death of 44-year-old Victoria Schafer.
Men convicted of rape will be castrated in Nigeria under new law
Male rapists in Kaduna state can be subject to surgical castration, while a woman convicted raping a child faces the removal of her fallopian tubes.
Ransomware jumps in September as schools become primary target
Schools have become magnets for ransomware. The number of schools hit by ransomware ticked up in September growing to roughly twice the number in August, according to cybersecurity firm Emsisoft....
Off-duty correction officer busted after drunkenly crashing into parked car
An off-duty correction officer drunkenly crashed into a double-parked car — and was slashed in the face in retaliation, police said Thursday. Shakiyl Melville, 30, was heading north on Mccombs...
Trans woman not recognized as child's mom in court despite being parent
A transgender woman in France cannot be legally recognized as her child's mother despite being a biological parent, the nation's highest court ruled. In order to be considered her legal...
Burger King puts Whopper 'recipe' on wrappers to show no artificial preservatives
Sure you could just lift up the bun, but why bother when Burger King has now printed the ingredients that you already knew were on your sandwich right on the...
WH Chief of Staff says a third of US may get COVID-19 vaccine in 'first tranche'
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows on Thursday said that the Trump administration is preparing to rapidly distribute 100 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine if there are positive...
Gunman shoots three people, himself at Wisconsin senior apartment complex
A gunman shot two women, another man and then himself in an attack on the grounds of a Wisconsin senior apartment complex this week, according to authorities and a local...
Miguel Andujar has a blueprint to survive his Yankees low point: Sherman
He had lost ground due to injury. He was blocked by better players. He had minor league options. His team believed in him and would not just trade him at...
Florida dad defends fifth-grade son wearing Hooters mask to school
It's the breast mask ever. A Florida dad says there's nothing wrong with his fifth-grade son wearing a Hooters-themed mask to school-- after the principal said it was "offensive" and...
Joe Burrow and Bengals will keep it close vs. Browns
This Bengals-Browns matchup would be met with derision in any other year, but it’s 2020, so we’ll count our blessings that we have “Thursday Night Football.” We loved “Friends” &...
Gerrit Cole is paying off for the Yankees
The Yankees' 5-15 stretch seems like a lifetime ago. They are winners of seven straight games and decided to get Higgy with it on Wednesday as backup catcher Kyle Higashioka...
Thousands lose power in South Dakota after bird drops snake into substation
Thousands of people in South Dakota were left in the dark when a bird dropped a snake into an electrical substation, according to NorthWestern Energy.
Twitter beefs up security on big-name accounts ahead of US election
Twitter is beefing up its security ahead of November's US presidential election -- a bid to avoid another debacle like the bitcoin scam earlier this year, which saw the accounts...
Former JPMorgan trader sentenced to prison for currency rigging
A former JPMorgan Chase foreign exchange trader was sentenced Thursday to eight months in prison, following his November 2019 conviction for conspiring with traders at other banks to rig currency...
'Antebellum' review: Janelle Monáe captivates in breathless horror flick
“Antebellum” is a horror movie about slavery that makes few weighty comments about it.
High-tech AI ship launched on Mayflower's 400th anniversary
The U.S. ambassador to Britain officially launched a ship named Mayflower on Wednesday, marking 400 years after a wooden vessel with the same name sailed from an English port and...
Fan who attended Chiefs game tests positive for coronavirus
Only two NFL teams opened their stadiums to fans in Week 1. A fan at one has since tested positive for COVID-19. The Kansas City Health Department announced Thursday that...
This is what virtual learning looks like for teachers
These teachers deserve a round of applause — and a much-needed nap. America's inexhaustible educators have found themselves in the social media spotlight as schools reopen and the new realm...
Florida woman who assumed missing husband's identity charged in his slaying
A Florida woman whose missing husband's remains were found last year in their yard has been charged in his slaying -- after years of assuming his identity to convince friends...
DOJ considered bringing charges against Portland officials over unrest
The Department of Justice considered bringing charges against local officials in Portland as violent protests between demonstrators and federal law enforcement roiled the Oregon city for months, the department's spokeswoman...
Justin Thomas is already breaking records at the US Open
It was only one round, but it was a record-setting one for Justin Thomas. Thomas seized the early lead at the 120th U.S. Open on Thursday at venerable Winged Foot...
Hawaii to allow travelers to skip quarantine with virus test
HONOLULU — Hawaii Gov. David Ige said Wednesday that starting Oct. 15, travelers arriving from out of state may bypass a 14-day quarantine requirement if they test negative for COVID-19....
Michelle Obama says 'We never could've gotten away with' what Trump does
Former first lady Michelle Obama took a dig at President Trump and his administration, saying she and former President Barack Obama "never could've gotten away" with what the current White...
Man indicted for bludgeoning ex with nail-spiked plank in Queens
Grand jurors returned an indictment against James Fitzgerald, 53, for the brutal assault on his estranged girlfriend on a Jamaica, Queens, street in May, the Queens District Attorney's Office said.
Eric Trump will cooperate with the NY AG's probe — after the election
"Counsel for Mr. Trump has made clear that he is willing to appear pursuant to the subpoena, and have also proposed four available dates after the presidential election," wrote lawyers...
Disturbing video shows truck driver looking at his phone before horrific wreck
Shocking dashcam footage shows a truck driver looking at his phone as he hurtles down a UK highway -- before plowing into a woman's car, leaving her with a fractured...
Uganda says 219 prisoners escape, some with guns and ammunition
KAMPALA - Prisoners in a Ugandan jail overpowered their guards and 219 of them escaped with at least 15 guns, but two were killed after security forces launched an operation...
Parents knowingly sent coronavirus-positive child to school: reports
The student attended class at Attleboro High School on Monday, just three days after the parents told the city health department they'd learned of the positive test result, Mayor Paul...
This airline is now using creepy giant robots to disinfect planes
MicroSonic's NovaRover machine will soon be spraying anti-microbial chemicals on United planes at 10 American airports, the airline announced Wednesday.
Over is the clear play in this AL West clash
After a stellar close to his 2019 season, Texas Rangers starter Jordan Lyles has had a brutal 2020 and on Thursday at Minute Maid Park must face an Astros bunch...
Terry Bradshaw isn't afraid to be 'brutally honest' in new TV series
When Terry Bradshaw agreed to film a reality series with his family, he had one word of advice to the "Bradshaw Bunch": Just be yourself. "I’ve been doing television and...
Bill Belichick's surprising praise for Russell Wilson
Bill Belichick is fawning over one NFL quarterback, and it's not who you might have expected. The Patriots coach told reporters on Thursday that he thinks Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson...
Citigroup employee who ran popular QAnon site put on leave
Citigroup said it has placed an employee on paid leave after he was unmasked as the operator of a popular website linked with the conspiracy group QAnon.
Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf defies House subpoena to testify
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf defied a subpoena to testify before the House Homeland Security Committee on Thursday. It was understood ahead of time that Wolf would not be...
Are Facebook and Instagram down? Users rant on Twitter about crash
Facebook and Instagram are inexplicably down — and social media users really don't know what to do with themselves other than complain and seek answers on Twitter.
The Stanley Cup trend that gives Islanders hope in comeback bid
From Kelly Clarkson’s lips to the last seven Stanley Cup winners’ ears. What didn’t kill them made them stronger, each of those teams having faced elimination at least once on...
Carranza says NYC remote-learning porn hack appears to be inside job
The hijacking of a Brooklyn school's remote-learning class with porn and pictures of President Trump appears to be an inside job, Department of Education Chancellor Richard Carranza said Thursday. "There...
Diptyque City Candles now available online for exclusive one-week sale
Stocking up on your favorite Diptyque City Candles won’t require a trip to London, Paris or Tokyo now that the brand is launching an exclusive online sale of the beloved...
Where to buy phone cases: The best places to shop online
Whether you're looking to protect your brand new investment or just want to upgrade your current case, we've got your covered.
Baby mauled to death by 'jealous' pet dog
A British family's "cuddly" pet dog mauled their newborn baby to death -- possibly because he was "jealous" of the days-old new arrival, according to a relative. Chow Chow crossbreed...
Republicans blast FBI director for claiming Antifa 'not an organization'
House Republicans on Thursday tangled with FBI Director Christopher Wray after he said Antifa is "kind of a movement" or ideology but "not an organization." Wray told the House Homeland...
For some bobsled hopefuls, the Olympics may be a click away
USA Bobsled and Skeleton typically has staff spending part of the spring and summer months on the road recruiting, looking for new talent and luring them with the potential of...
Family sues cops over televised shootout that killed UPS driver
The suit, which seeks unspecified damages, targets six Florida police departments whose cops are alleged to have acted recklessly by opening fire.
Defying protests and poverty, Haitians get creative to wed in style
PORT-AU-PRINCE - As anti-government protesters in Haiti’s capital blocked principal roads and clashed with police last year, Stanley Joseph and Daphne Gerard used the city’s winding and potholed backroads to...
Airline CEOs beg for relief at White House amid delays in COVID-19 aid
“We airline CEOs are here on behalf of the people that work for us, keeping our country moving when our country is largely paralyzed,” American Airlines chief Doug Parker said...
Woman holds supermarket stabbing suspect at gunpoint until cops arrive
A quick-thinking woman held a fatal stabbing suspect at gunpoint at a Michigan supermarket until cops arrived and arrested him, police said. The unidentified woman, who had a concealed pistol...
Pervert gynecologist got no-jail deal after Manhattan DA withheld evidence
The gynecologist who cut a widely panned plea deal in state court for sexually abusing two patients was allowed to walk because the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office was allegedly caught...
Colin Kaepernick's rookie NFL jersey could fetch $100K at auction
The white number seven jersey worn by Colin Kaepernick on his debut with the San Francisco 49ers could fetch $100,000 when it goes up for auction in December. Julien's Auctions...
Minorities more likely to test positive for the coronavirus, study finds
Blacks, Asians and Hispanics are substantially more likely to be diagnosed with, and die from, the coronavirus when compared with whites.
FBI director says Russia and China tried to 'piggyback' on George Floyd unrest
FBI Director Christopher Wray on Thursday testified to Congress that Russia and China sought to exploit anti-police brutality and anti-racism unrest following the May killing of George Floyd. Wray said...
'Big Brother' fans fume as Memphis Garrett's N-word controversy balloons
Outraged fans are calling for his eviction from the CBS reality TV competition.
The top things people eat to comfort themselves during difficult times
Many of us have chosen to eat like a kid again in 2020, according to new research. A poll of 2,000 Americans found — in the year of quarantining and...
Clippers’ collapse featured Paul George drama: ‘You’re always right’
As with any good collapse, the Clippers offered a side of drama to go with their playoff choke. Paul George and Montrezl Harrell got into a heated exchange over George's...
Black Lives Matter co-founder teams up with Chinese advocacy group
One of the Black Lives Matter founders has launched a new venture with a Chinese community advocacy organization. Alicia Garza is behind the Black Futures Lab, which is backed by...
Tiger Woods unravels at US Open
Tiger Woods had his chances. Then he blew them. Woods, 44, was on the cusp of vaulting himself into contention in Thursday’s U.S. Open first round at Winged Foot with...
NY Fed operating chief to retire next year
Michael Strine, first vice president and chief operating officer for the New York Federal Reserve, will retire early next year, the New York Fed said Thursday. Strine, who is an...
Watching good Toronto Film Fest movies from home sucked
I never want to sit through a film fest in my bedroom again.
'Sushi-grade' fish from salmon cells grown in lab by California startup
Would you eat fish grown in a lab? A San Francisco-based cellular agriculture startup thinks people will. The company, Wildtype, said on Wednesday that it has created “sushi-grade” cell-based salmon...
Saudi Arabia reportedly has a concerning amount of uranium
Saudi Arabia likely has enough mineable uranium ore reserves to begin its domestic production of nuclear fuel, according to a new report.
Minnesota Dem slams Ilhan Omar, says she 'doesn't belong in our party'
In a video obtained by The Post, fellow Minnesota Rep. Collin Peterson torched the scandal-scarred progressive lawmaker after previously defending her controversial "some people did something" remarks about 9/11.
Families buy 97 acres of land in Georgia to build 'city of Freedom' for black people
Nineteen Black families who collectively purchased nearly 100 acres in Georgia they call the "future city of Freedom" want to inspire a sense of ownership and leave a legacy for...
Baseball's unseen loss during COVID-19
Years before the novel coronavirus upended our world, Major League Baseball’s scouting culture underwent a revolution. It took me until COVID-19 arrived, however, to fully appreciate the impact of that...
Appeals court bars release of NYPD disciplinary records
A three-judge panel on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled two-to-one on Thursday to reissue a stay on the documents.
Beauty brand blasted over makeup named for Anne Frank
"Naming a shade of blush after Anne Frank, who was a victim of genocide is revolting. Dead Jews are not a marketing opportunity."
The fall of Craig Carton: $30 million reveal 'ruined what we had'
Craig Carton's rise and fall will soon be laid out for all to see in an HBO documentary. A trailer was released Thursday for "Wild Card: The Downfall of a...
Transit advocates warn MTA cuts threaten Long Island 'way of life'
Proposed 50 percent cuts to the MTA's commuter rail service threaten Long Island's "very way of life" and could spell the end of the Hamptons, transit advocates warned on Thursday....
US student apologizes in Italian court for taking officer's life
A 20-year-old California student charged in the murder of an Italian police officer after a botched drug deal has apologized in court, saying he was “filled with remorse” and hoped...
Seattle resident trying to boot councilwoman over BLM protest involvement
A Seattle resident's effort to boot a councilwoman from office over her involvement in Black Lives Matter protests — including a march that could've compromised the mayor's "personal safety" —...
Majority of Europeans support human augmentation if it improves their lives
LONDON - Nearly two-thirds of people in leading Western European countries would consider augmenting the human body with technology to improve their lives, mostly to improve health, according to research...
Richard Branson joins blank-check company craze, plots $460 million IPO
British billionaire Richard Branson is getting in on Wall Street's hottest trend: creating a company just to buy another one. The Virgin Group tycoon has founded a blank-check company called...
Two golfers sink holes-in-one at US Open
Any hole-in-one at the U.S. Open is a rarity. Multiple aces on the same hole on the same day only had happened once before in the tournament’s 120-year history. Patrick...
Moderna expects coronavirus vaccine trial results by November
Biotech firm Moderna expects to know by November whether its coronavirus vaccine is effective at warding off the deadly disease, CEO Stephane Bancel said Thursday. Massachusetts-based Moderna says it has...
The Jets are running out of skill players
The Jets, already thin on talent at the skill positions, could be without one of their few established standouts on Sunday against the 49ers. Wide receiver Jamison Crowder will sit...
Michigan student who fatally stabbed classmate gets 27 years
A Michigan woman who fatally stabbed her high school rival in a dispute over her ex-boyfriend was sentenced this week to at least 27 years in prison. Tanaya Lewis, 19,...
NY charges Johnson & Johnson with fraud over opioid claims
New York state filed civil charges on Thursday accusing Johnson & Johnson of insurance fraud for downplaying the risks of opioid painkillers, including to doctors and elderly patients.
Austrian minister to Trump: No, we do not live in forests
BERLIN — The Austrian government has spoken up to correct US President Donald Trump’s claim that people in its country live in “forest cities.” Trump recently cited Austria and other...
Exhausted Oregon firefighters sing after battling West Coast wildfires
A crew of exhausted, ash-covered firefighters is going viral after breaking into song at the end of a grueling 14-hour shift -- as the still-raging West Coast wildfires are predicted...
Hundreds flock to Texas taco truck after owner's daughter tweets for help
"I wouldn't normally do this, but my dad's taco truck business is struggling, he only sold $6 today," Giselle Aviles, 21, tweeted of her father Elias’ eatery, Taqueria El Torito...
Take a hike: NJ imposing 'millionaires tax' on wealthy residents
High-earning New Jersey residents will face an increased "millionaires tax" under a new budget deal announced Thursday — despite warnings from critics that it could lead the wealthy to flee...
Wrestling rival rips Dwayne Johnson's acting skills: 'F--k no'
WWE legend turned Hollywood star Dave Bautista has fired shots at Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson by claiming the icon is not a good actor. The 51-year-old has followed the likes...
Students overhear fatal shooting during remote-learning class
When cops arrived at the home on West Silver Spring Drive, they found Michelle Blackmon, 52, lying dead in the kitchen of two gunshot wounds to the head, the report...
Olympians transform into 'The Avengers' for new video game
The Olympics were called off, but Team USA still suited up for the Marvel Universe.
Kim Jong Un rejects face mask shipment amid suspicions they were made in South Korea
Despite them being in high demand, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent a massive shipment of surgical masks back to China because they may have been manufactured in...
US charges two Iranian nationals with stealing American intel
Two Iranian nationals have been indicted on charges of hacking into US computer networks and stealing data to sell on the black market — sometimes at the behest of the...
Many crappy returns! Cops look for woman leaving dog poop in Trump supporters' mailboxes
Police in Maine are hunting a middle-aged woman who has been dumping dog poop in Trump supporters' mailboxes, according to a report Thursday.
Home field will be difference in this MLB interleague battle
Headline in Wednesday’s Post read “Steve Cohen’s first move as Mets owner should be to sign J.T. Realmuto.” Wrong. Steve Cohen’s first move as Mets owner should be to have...
Comey to testify about misconduct in Russia probe: Sen. Graham
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Lindsey Graham on Wednesday announced that former FBI Director James Comey will testify Sept. 30 about misconduct in the investigation of possible collusion between President...
100-million-year-old 'giant sperm' found fossilized in amber
The human sperm equivalent would measure 24 feet in length.
'The Batman' resumes production after Robert Pattinson's COVID-19 diagnosis
"The Batman" is ready to take flight again.
Divers in SE Asia may have found US submarine lost in WWII
BANGKOK — Divers have found what they believe is the wreck of a US Navy submarine lost 77 years ago in Southeast Asia, providing a coda to a stirring but...
Why BlackRock's CEO isn't happy about the work-from-home trend
“I don’t believe BlackRock will be ever 100 percent back in office,” the New York company's billionaire chairman and chief executive revealed on Thursday.
Firefighter who hung brown figurine from ribbon gets suspended
A white Milwaukee firefighter who hung a small brown figurine by the neck inside a fire station has been suspended without pay for 20 days. The firefighter who hung the...
Nearly 60 percent of COVID-19 business closures are permanent: report
Nearly 60 percent of businesses that closed nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic are never reopening again, according to a report. The vast majority of those businesses are restaurants and gift...
Less sleep makes stressful days feel worse, research shows
Getting less sleep could be linked to having a stronger emotional reaction to stressful events, according to new research. “Specifically, nights of shorter-than-usual sleep duration predicted more pronounced decreases in...
FTC reportedly preparing possible antitrust lawsuit against Facebook
Facebook's dominance in the social networking space has reportedly put it in the Federal Trade Commission's cross hairs. The tech giant could be hit with an antitrust lawsuit as soon...
Learn to play your favorite songs on the piano with these interactive classes
Whether you like to hear it or not, your parents may have been doing the right thing when they drove you kicking and screaming to piano lessons every week. Why?...
Yankees player's agent furious after latest demotion
Miguel Andujar's yo-yo-like season between the Yankees and their alternate site isn't sitting well with his agent. Andujar had finally gotten hot during his most recent call-up -- hitting 11-for-31...
Kim Jong Un could reveal terrifying ballistic missile at military parade
Kim Jong Un may debut a terrifying new rocket that could wipe out US cities at a massive military parade in North Korea, according to a report. Satellite photos showed...
Get an extra layer of protection over your face mask with this top-rated face shield
When the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 began spreading throughout the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) called upon Americans to wear face coverings as a...
South Africa says 12 million ‘probably’ had coronavirus
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — About 12 million people in South Africa have “probably” been infected with the coronavirus, but that startlingly high number has not caused a similarly high...
Thousands sickened after contracting disease from Chinese lab leak
More than 3,000 people in China have contracted the bacterial disease known as Malta fever following a leak from a lab last year, health officials said. The outbreak originating from...
Fitness company offering $13,000 for people to work out, diet for 3 months
An Indiana-based fitness company is offering $13,000 to candidates who can shed pounds in three months. The “Lose Your Lockdown Love Handles” recruitment call has been issued by Total Shape,...
Protester claims he was sexually assaulted by Denver cop during arrest
A Denver cop has been accused of using his baton to sexually assault a protester in police custody, a report said. Police said Wednesday an internal investigation was launched into...
Joe Biden says legal team thinks mask mandate is constitutional
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden admitted that while he believes that he would have the legal authority as president to implement a nationwide mask mandate, he "can't guarantee you that...
TikTok users are reshaping teeth with nail files, to dentists' horror
File this under dangerous.
Red Cross warns coronavirus is driving discrimination in Asia
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) warned on Thursday that the novel coronavirus is driving discrimination towards vulnerable communities in Asia, including migrants and foreigners....
Cowboys star's mom isn't a fan of son's 'Feed Me' tattoo
Ezekiel Elliott's latest tattoo was not mom-approved. The Cowboys running back showed off his newest ink Sunday night after scoring a touchdown in a season-opening loss to the Rams, lifting...
Here's how stimulus checks could cost Americans in the long run
Massive federal spending meant to blunt the coronavirus's economic impact could have long-term costs, experts say — meaning those stimulus checks might not be free money after all. Congress's unprecedented...
Four hurt in two NYC shootings on Wednesday, NYPD says
Four people were wounded — one critically — in two separate shootings across the Big Apple late Wednesday, according to cops. Two 36-year-old men were blasted in the leg —...
Stanley Crouch, outspoken columnist and jazz lover, dead at 74
In a career dating back to the '60s, his work was a blend of high art and street talk.
Hurricane Sally unleashes flooding after hitting Florida, Alabama
Hurricane Sally weakened to a tropical depression with winds down to about 35 mph — but continued to dump torrential rains over wide stretches of eastern Alabama and western Georgia...
Qantas seven-hour flight 'to nowhere' sells out in 10 minutes
Australian air carrier Qantas announced that a seven-hour scenic "flight to nowhere," which will take off and land at the same airport amid interstate travel restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic,...
De Blasio caves to mounting pressure, delays most in-person classes for NYC schools
Under mounting pressure from unions and elected officials, Mayor Bill de Blasio made an 11th hour announcement Thursday that the city will delay in-person learning for public school students in...
Couple helplessly watch as looters break into evacuated home
An Oregon couple forced to flee their home because of the raging wildfires soon faced a second heartbreak -- as they helplessly watched looters breaking in on their home video...
Pac-12 could follow Big Ten's college football reversal
When the Big Ten announced in August it was postponing its football season, the Pac-12 wasn't far behind. They may take the same path to reviving their seasons. After the...
Alexei Navalny aides: Nerve agent was found on hotel water bottle
Vladimir Milov, a former deputy energy minister and an ally of Navalny, said his team members had outsmarted the Russian security police.
Mike Tyson nearly takes trainer's head off in jaw-dropping video
The hype for Mike Tyson's return to the ring continues to grow, one wild training video at a time. In the most recent clip, the 54-year-old once known as the...
Support for Black Lives Matter suffers double-digit drop, poll reveals
Support for the Black Lives Matter movement has cratered over the past three months -- as some protests led by the group have descended into violence and looting, a new...
Pastor who flouted mask mandate now in ICU battling COVID-19
An Idaho pastor who eschewed wearing face masks during services has contracted COVID-19 and is now recovering in an intensive care unit, church officials said. Paul Van Noy, senior pastor...
Why is Alexandru Mitrita the odd man out under Ronny Deila?
NYCFC have an expensive dilemma with Alexandru Mitrita. Last year, he became the most pricey signing in club history. He’s currently the eighth-highest paid player at the club. And now,...
'Devil All the Time' review: Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson give Netflix hell
The film can be a tad unrelenting, but it's highly watchable.
New York Sports Clubs' bankrupt owner secures $20 million loan
Town Sports, the bankrupt owner of New York Sports Clubs, secured $20 million in financing from its lenders to keep it afloat while it searches for a buyer. The tentative...
Trump accuses Twitter of tweaking algorithm to make him look bad
President Trump on Thursday accused Twitter of tweaking its algorithms to make him look bad, saying on Twitter that the matter is “being studied now.” “Twitter makes sure that Trending...
PlayStation 5 is coming Nov. 12, and here's how much it'll cost
Sony's PlayStation 5 finally has a release date and price tag.
Chilling 'American Murder' trailer: Why Chris Watts killed his family
"We're not promised tomorrow," the dead wife and mother is heard saying in the haunting trailer. "We're not promised anything."
Sen. Grassley calls on Biden to release Supreme Court nominee list
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley is calling on Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden to release a list of potential Supreme Court nominees by the end of September. Grassley (R-Iowa),...
A whole lotto dough! $94M Powerball ticket sold in NY
A $94 million jackpot-winning Powerball ticket has been sold at a liquor store in New York. The golden ticket was purchased at Minogue's Beverage Center on Route 9 in Malta,...
Elevator that killed university lecturer is an 'unnerving' antique, resident says
The elevator at a Boston apartment building where a French lecturer was crushed to death is a disconcerting “antique” that can leave some people uneasy, one resident said. Carrie O’Connor,...
HHS offers nursing homes cut of $2B to slash COVID-19 infections
Nursing homes will be offered a cut of a $2 billion federal fund as an "incentive" to get coronavirus rates lower than in their local communities, according to a report...
Scary collision between ambulance and FDNY truck turns deadly
A heart attack patient died early Thursday after an FDNY ladder truck collided with the ambulance that was rushing him to the hospital in Brooklyn, according to police and fire...
US workers file 860,000 jobless claims, crisis total tops 61 million
Some 860,000 Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as the coronavirus pandemic continued to weigh on the US labor market, the feds said Thursday. Last week’s initial jobless claims dropped...
Gun pulled during tense standoff between ICE protesters inside NYC FBI building
A security guard pulled a gun on protesters who stormed a Lower Manhattan building housing both the FBI and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, footage posted to social media shows. The...
Taylor Swift sings 'Betty' at ACM 2020: Secret meaning of the song revealed
Spoiler alert: It's not really about Blake Lively and Ryan Reynold's kids.
Nintendo stops making its 3DS handheld console
Nintendo has discontinued its handheld 3DS video game systems after nearly a decade. The gaming giant quietly announced on its Japanese and UK websites that it stopped producing all 3DS...
'American covidiot' allegedly responsible for German coronavirus outbreak ID'd
A US citizen who allegedly refused to quarantine and instead went on a pub crawl in a Bavarian town -- sparking a COVID-19 outbreak -- has been named as a...
Fans fume over Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett's 2020 ACM entertainer of the year tie
It was a historic first for the academy. Plus, a complete list of 2020 ACM Award winners.
Obama to release first volume of memoir shortly after Election Day
Former President Barack Obama will release his new memoir in two volumes, with the first coming out shortly after Election Day, his publisher, Penguin Random House, announced Thursday morning. The...
TikTok's owner eyes IPO of popular app if it avoids a US ban
The China-based owner of TikTok is reportedly planning to take the wildly popular video-sharing app public — if it manages to avoid a US ban that’s being threatened by the...
NYC's newest buildings have COVID-era appeals — and deals
It's a terrible time to sell an NYC apartment. It's a great time, though, to buy one.
Europe sees 'alarming' spike in coronavirus cases, WHO warns
Europe is again seeing "alarming rates of transmission" of the coronavirus — a "wake-up call" to avoid quarantine "fatigue," the region's World Health Organization director warned Thursday. "We have a...
Shoplifter stabs security guard with scissors in the arm: cops
A Bronx shoplifter stabbed a security guard with a pair of scissors when he tried to stop him from leaving with the loot, cops said Thursday. The crook grabbed about...
US attorney denies report saying AG mulled charges against Seattle mayor
A US attorney overseeing the Seattle, Wash., area joined Attorney General William Barr in denying a report that the nation's top law enforcement officer asked prosecutors to explore criminal charges...
Missing ballerina may have been dismembered, dissolved in acid
A ballerina from the world-famous Bolshoi Theatre who disappeared six years ago may have been chopped up and dissolved in sulfuric acid by a man who had sexually compromising images...
Singing doctor keeps baby happy during vaccination
Needles can be scary. That's why this Long Island pediatrician sings to his patients while administering shots. Watch as Dr. William Gerba of Great Neck, New York, hums a happy...
Why this Yankees start meant more to Clint Frazier
It was hidden by the mask Clint Frazier never takes off, but the outfielder admitted to wearing a smile underneath the face covering as he stood in left field during...
Gerrit Cole reaches major milestone in Yankees' win
Gerrit Cole notched his 100th career win when he held the Blue Jays to a run and three hits in the Yankees' 13-2 win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday...
Struggling Met comes up big in relief of Jacob deGrom
Michael Wacha has pitched the Mets out of plenty of games this season. But on Wednesday night, his right arm enabled them to rally for arguably their biggest win of...
Drone landing on field delays MLB game
CHICAGO — Umpires hastily cleared the field during the Cubs-Indians game on Wednesday night at Wrigley Field when a small drone flew into the ballpark over the left-center bleachers and...
MLB umpire tests positive for coronavirus, crews shift
A Major League Baseball umpire tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting a late shift in crew assignments in Florida this week, several people familiar with the situation told The Associated...
76-year-old Westchester County woman dies from West Nile virus
A 76-year-old woman from Westchester County died after contracting the West Nile virus, health officials announced Wednesday. The Yonkers resident, who had “significant underlying medical conditions,” died on Aug. 22,...
Louis Vuitton's LVMH beefs up legal team in fight over Tiffany merger
The company behind Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior is building its legal team as it fights claims that its trying to wiggle out of a $16 billion merger with Tiffany....
Deputy shot in Compton attack released from hospital
One of the deputies wounded in a brazen ambush in Compton, Calif., over the weekend was released from the hospital Wednesday, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said. “Great news,...
How a governor's gift to wildfire victims turned into a 'slap in the face'
Washington state is known for its apples -- but Gov. Jay Inslee didn't appear to do the popular fruit any public-relations favors last week. The Democrat, in an effort to...
Krispy Kreme unveils largest 'Hot Light' at new Times Square store
The new flagship Krispy Kreme store in Times Square has unveiled its brand new and largest "Hot Sign" on Wednesday. The sign, which stands about above the entrance at a...
Brooklyn townhouse with indoor pool and yoga greenhouse selling for $8M
It also has a two-car garage and a separate greenhouse to use as a home office, studio or workout room.
This beachfront compound could be the Hamptons' priciest sale of 2020
Dune Lane is "one of the most desirable streets in town." Sure seems like it!
Barr: A COVID-19 lockdown would be 'greatest intrusion on civil liberties' since slavery
US Attorney General William Barr on Wednesday said a nationwide coronavirus lockdown would amount to the "greatest intrusion on civil liberties" besides slavery in US history, according to a CNN...
Father-son duo busted for allegedly swiping outdoor ATM in NYC
Police are now probing whether the duo is behind more than half a dozen other ATM thefts in the past month.
Prepare for wild Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton roller coaster
Ready for another ride on this pinstriped tilt-a-whirl? It could provide you with life-changing thrills. It could detach from its bolts and wreak havoc on the entire Yankees universe. It’s...