September 18, 2020
A look back at the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
"The Notorious RBG" died Friday night at 87.
Steven Matz didn't give Mets a chance in ugly loss as playoff hopes fade
The Mets withstood two consecutive abridged starts by their rotation, coming back each time behind a resilient bullpen and a productive lineup to post two desperation wins they needed to...
Some Republicans ready for SCOTUS fight after RBG death
The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday gives President Trump the opportunity to solidify the high court's former 5-4 conservative majority -- and some Republican senators...
How RBG became a pop culture icon
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday at 87 from metastatic pancreatic cancer, became a pop culture icon -- thanks, in part, to her fiery dissents on the bench. Her...
Gov. Cuomo to target bars frequented by college students
ALBANY -- Beer pong alert: Gov. Andrew Cuomo is directing his recently heavy-handed State Liquor Authority to beef up inspections at watering holes frequented by college kids. "With the return...
Why Buccaneers' Game 2 test won't be decided by Tom Brady
Week 2 of this strange NFL season has arrived, and many football fans are wondering if Tom Brady, in just his second game with his second NFL team in his...
Trump: Biden will make Minnesota 'refugee camp' of Ilhan Omars
President Trump on Friday said that Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden would turn Minnesota into a "refugee camp" full of people like Rep. Ilhan Omar. "Sleepy Joe will turn Minnesota...
Biden wants to hold off on RBG replacement until after election
Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden is urging that Ruth Bader Ginsburg's seat not be filled until after voters choose the next president. Ginsburg's death at age 87 due to complications...
Trump isn't likely to shrink from Supreme Court fight in election year: Goodwin
If you thought the presidential election was already too hot and too nasty, brace yourself. You ain’t seen nothing yet. The mourning for Ruth Bader Ginsburg had barely started when...
Here's who might succeed Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Supreme Court
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death on Friday at 87 is sure to spark a battle over who will fill her seat. Here are some of the judges who...
MSNBC commentator drinks wine on camera while discussing RBG
"We are all @rtraister chugging wine on @MSNBC with @chrislhayes tonight," wrote Matt Wilstein of the Daily Beast.
Bill Barr's critics are wrong — again, and other commentary
Prosecutor: Barr’s Critics Are Wrong — Again Attorney General Bill Barr’s call for US Attorneys to get tough on riotors, including charges for “seditious conspiracy,” met with “expert” pooh-poohing that...
Trump reacts to death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
President Trump on Friday night praised the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as “an amazing woman” who “led an amazing life.” Trump commented on the death of the...
Another de Blasio parking placard abuse promise proves a total joke
We’ve lost track of how many de Blasio anti-placard-abuse plans have failed; maybe the next mayor will actually care about living up to his promises.
McConnell: Senate will take up nominee to replace RBG
The Republican-controlled US Senate will vote on a potential successor to the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg if President Trump nominates someone, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Friday...
The fight to fill Ruth Bader Ginsburg's seat before 2020 election has begun
Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death jolts the Supreme Court firmly to the right and sets the stage for a heated battle over her empty seat just 46 days before the presidential...
Some of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's most memorable quotes
A trailblazer for gender equality, whose defense of the rights of women and minorities made her an inspiration to many, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg imparted several words of...
Good news: That New York pork isn't going out the door after all
Well, that was fast: Robert Mujica, the state budget director, reached out Friday to clarify that the pork-barrel spending discussed in that morning’s editorial (“Cuomo’s Shameful Top Priority”) will not...
Trump's peace deal also exposes the follies of the West's Middle East 'experts'
"Suppose they gave a war, and nobody came,” went the anti-Vietnam War slogan that became the title of a 1970 film. “Suppose they made peace, and not everybody liked it”...
TV show that pairs kids and naked adults slammed as depraved
"Some people are like, 'Oh, my God, they are combining nakedness and kids,' " said "Ultra Strips Down" host Jannik Schow. "But this has nothing to do with sex."
World mourns loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The world mourned the loss of pioneering feminist, outstanding legal scholar and historic Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Friday night. The Brooklyn-born Justice -- only the second woman appointed...
By the numbers, it's hard to see how lockdowns saved many lives
The New York Times describes Sweden’s approach to COVID-19, which has been notably less restrictive than the policies adopted by other European countries and the United States, as “disastrous” and...
CNN's fixed 'town hall' proves the network is totally in the tank for Joe Biden
CNN’s town hall with Joe Biden on Thursday should put any doubts to rest: The network is all in for Joe. Even Christopher Cadelago of left-leaning Politico called it a...
Democrats latest awful idea: adding new states to lock in Senate control forever
What happens if, as seems much more likely now than it did a year or six months ago, Democrats overturn the Republican majority in the Senate? No clear answer yet,...
Chuck Schumer says Ginsburg vacancy should be filled by new president
US Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on Friday the Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg should not be filled until there is a...
What's next: Ruth Bader Ginsburg's dying wish
The dying wish of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was to not be replaced until after the next president is inaugurated in January. "My most fervent wish is that...
Home for the high holidays: Ex-de Blasio donor gets prison furlough
Jeremy Reichberg was convicted of bribing cops with access to hookers.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dead
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the unrelenting trailblazer for gender equality and the second-ever woman appointed to the high court, died Friday night. She was 87. Ginsburg died surrounded...
Man fatally struck by vehicle after driver loses consciousness in NYC
The fatal incident unfolded just before 4:45 p.m. at Atlantic Avenue and Milford Street in Cypress Hills.
Tiger Woods beaten down by Winged Foot again
Tiger Woods is leaving Winged Foot early once again. The hunt for his 16th major championship, and fourth U.S. Open title, ended Friday after Woods shot a 7-over 77 in...
2nd Steelers player to remove police shooting victim's name from helmet
A second Pittsburgh Steelers player has decided to cover the name of police shooting victim Antwon Rose, Jr., on the back of his helmet. Steelers captain Maurkice Pouncey said he...
Sen. Blumenthal demands AT&T drop push for ad-subsidized cell plans
US Senator Richard Blumenthal on Friday called on AT&T to stop pursuing plans to offer cellphone plans partially subsidized by advertising that he said would undermine consumer privacy. “Consumers expect...
New York's plastic bag ban is back on — here's when it starts
ALBANY -- New York state will start enforcing its long-stalled ban on single-use plastic bags in grocery stores and supermarkets starting Oct. 19, according to a letter filed in court...
Prestigious Gramercy Park middle school rocked by teacher sex-assault claims
Parents at the prestigious Salk School of Science middle school in Gramercy Park are in an uproar after two former students alleged online that an unnamed teacher there had sexually...
Emmys trophy presenters will wear full hazmat suits in very 2020 move
The Emmys will be less haute couture and more hazmat.
Giannis Antetokounmpo beats out LeBron James for MVP
Make that two MVP’s for Giannis Antetokounmpo by the age of 25. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced Friday afternoon that the Milwaukee Bucks star had won the league MVP award,...
Trump doubles down on criticism of FBI head
President Trump on Friday doubled down on his criticism of FBI Director Christopher Wray, saying his testimony to congress about Antifa and China's influence in the US election "bothers me."...
NBCUniversal quietly looking to replace TV exec amid toxic workplace probe
NBCUniversal is quietly looking to replace top reality-TV exec who was accused of cultivating a toxic workplace in a bombshell report in late July, The Post has learned. The takedown...
Shirley Jones dishes on 'The Partridge Family' as it turns 50
It's been 50 years since "The Partridge Family" urged people to "C'mon, Get Happy!" Shirley Jones, now 86, reflects on the show and its impact on her life.
SUNY Empire official busted for allegedly stealing over $31K from school
This college honcho provided the wrong lesson for students.
Playboy is eyeing a return to the stock market, sources say
Months after killing its iconic nudie magazine, Playboy Enterprises is eyeing a return to the stock market, The Post has learned. The company founded by Hugh Hefner 66 years ago...
48,000-year-old Neanderthal tooth unearthed in Italy
The discovery of a baby tooth belonging to an adolescent Neanderthal in northern Italy's Veneto region is shedding light on the doomed hominid's final days.
NY Health Department sued for 'hiding' COVID-19 death stats of nursing home patients
The state Health Department is illegally withholding information about the number of nursing home residents who died of COVID-19 in hospitals so it can intentionally undercount fatalities and tout New...
Alyson Hannigan enters the world of competitive pumpkin-carving on new show
Alyson Hannigan is getting a jump on Halloween.
All signs point to Over in this interleague battle
At the trade deadline, the Seattle Mariners sold a few impact players to the San Diego Padres, who are in solid shape in the playoff picture. Despite the trades, the...
These TV shows were renewed, but got shocking reversals of fortune
The pandemic has created a TV landscape in which no series is safe — even those shows renewed for the new season.
Knife-wielding man punches elderly Trump supporter at MAGA rally: report
A knife-wielding California man allegedly punched a female Donald Trump supporter at a "Make America Great Again" rally before a retired cop pulled a gun and subdued him. The heated...
Deaf, blind, disabled kids left with no school buses despite NYC reopening
Hundreds of blind, deaf and disabled children attending independently run special education schools in New York City reopened for in-person classes have been denied bus transportation by the Department of...
Sneak peek at new season of 'The Masked Singer'
Even the pandemic can’t stop “The Masked Singer.”
NBCU ends Roku dispute over Peacock app after threatening to pull channels
NBCUniversal has reached a deal with Roku over its refusal to carry the media giant's new Peacock video app on its platform. The deal comes a day after NBCU threatened to...
Alligator sucking on helium wins parody Ig Nobel Prize
But they couldn't convince it to sing the "The Chipmunk Song."
Why the Odell Beckham trade whispers will never end
Odell Beckham Jr. could still be on the trading block for the Browns. In spite of a bounce-back performance on Thursday night against the Bengals, ESPN's Dianna Russini reported on...
Businessman pays $250K ransom after being kidnapped in home invasion
A retired Alabama businessman was kidnapped during a home invasion and forced to wire $250,000 to his captors before they released him unharmed. Elton B. Stephens Jr., whose father founded...
This Army-backed research could unlock ways to combat sleep deprivation
New discoveries uncovered by Army-backed scientists may help future soldiers better combat the ever-present problem of sleep deprivation. Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York recently...
Three wounded in separate early Friday shootings in NYC
Three people were wounded in separate shootings in Brooklyn and Manhattan early Friday, according to police. A 31-year-old man was blasted in the leg around 4:40 a.m. on Marion Street...
Bolsonaro downplays Amazon fires, accuses NGOs of blocking land titling
BRASÍLIA - President Jair Bolsonaro said late on Wednesday Brazil was being “disproportionately” criticized for fires in the Amazon rainforest and Pantanal wetlands, at a time when many places around...
This app lets you spy on your neighbors through your phone
If you've got a smartphone, you've got a PI in your pocket.
Gary Woodland's US Open defense was doomed from the start
Gary Woodland was hoping a return to the US Open this week as defending champion could give him some renewed energy and get his game back on track. But he...
Glitch delays benefits from reaching over 2.2M out-of-work New Yorkers
The state Labor Department announced early Friday that it had distributed three weeks retroactive $300 benefits under President Trump's Lost Wages Assistance program.
Iranian teens convicted of stealing reportedly will have fingers chopped off
Three teenage boys found guilty of stealing in Iran will now endure the barbaric punishment of having their fingers hacked off, according to a report. The teens — identified as...
Dissecting the Giants' Evan Engram problem
All signs pointed toward a breakout year for Giants tight end Evan Engram — until the first half of the season opener happened. A dropped pass at the first-down marker...
Student journalist 'canceled' for tweeting NY Post story on Jacob Blake
An Arizona State University journalism student said she is latest victim of “cancel culture” -- having been removed from her role at the school’s radio station for tweeting about Jacob...
Stunning new Jupiter photo shows 9,800-mile mega storm bigger than Earth
NASA has revealed a stunning photo of Jupiter showing its 9,800 mile Great Red Spot along with a brand new storm. NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured a close up image...
Trump: We'll have enough coronavirus vaccines for 'every American' by April
President Trump on Friday said development of a US coronavirus vaccine was in the "final stage," declaring, "We essentially have it" and telling reporters he expected to have doses available...
Madewell takes up to 25 percent off apparel, accessories and more for new sale
Known for its chic apparel and accessories, Madewell is a definitely a go-to for all of your fashion needs. And now you can enjoy up to 25% off denim, outerwear,...
Lady Gaga's '911' film is a raw look at her mental-health battle
"It’s the poetry of pain.”
Tickled pink: NYC's 'bubblegum house' is a 1960s time capsule
“Everyone … calls it the bubblegum house,” said Barbara DeLeo, 83, a retired deli owner.
De Blasio extends once-a-week alternate-side parking rules
New York City drivers will only have to move their cars for street-sweeping once a week "until further notice," Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday. The decision comes two months...
Courtroom sketch artist remembers 40 years of legendary bad guys
Jane Rosenberg has been at the trials of the century, meticulously capturing the likes of Bernie Madoff, Bill Cosby and Mark David Chapman, John Lennon’s assassin, throughout her 40 years...
Comedian's subway announcer spoof gets attention from iconic voice himself
A West Village comedian received a personal thank you from MTA royalty -- the voice behind the iconic line, "Stand clear of the closing doors, please" -- after sharing a...
Fugitive child sex abuse suspect busted at Connecticut gas station
A Florida fugitive charged with sexually assaulting two children over the span of several years has been arrested in Connecticut, federal officials said. Maurice Lewis, 33, was busted Wednesday in...
CNN town hall shows how media edits things in favor of Biden, and against Trump
A few years ago, some waggish citizen of the internet decided he would take bits and pieces from horror film “The Shining,” score them to Peter Gabriel doing “Solsbury Hill”...
John Leguizamo boycotts 2020 Emmys over 'cultural apartheid'
As Leguizamo points out, no Latinx people got nods this year.
The New York Post Store’s three-day VIP Sale is here with tons of price drops!
Here at the New York Post, we aim to always deliver the best deals and discounts—that’s why we’re offering our three-day VIP Sale. On top of the sales already going...
This 'bad a--' 16-year-old is going to be the next huge thing in MMA world
“You’re brilliant, you’re beautiful, and you’re bad a--” With those words from older sister Angela, 16-year-old phenom Victoria Lee entered the most watched fight promotion on the planet. The controversial...
Score massive savings on affordable new luggage by Brandless
You might not be booking any flights in the next couple of months due to the pandemic, but this is a great time to score massive savings on luggage. During...
Take the desperate team in this AL Central clash
A fifth grader was ordered to take his COVID-19 “Hooters” mask off as it was deemed “inappropriate.” Dad argued there’s nothing wrong with the mask and he will continue to...
Tesla wins case against Gigafactory whistleblower
Tesla has won its case against a whistleblower who was fired for hacking and transferring company data to a news publication. The electric automaker had filed a lawsuit against former...
Schumer pushes federal bill to save Broadway
A $10 billion bill that will help keep the lights on along Broadway took center stage Friday as Sen. Chuck Schumer vowed to fight for entertainment venues hard hit by...
Dave & Buster's warns of mass layoffs as COVID-19 keeps arcades closed
Restaurant-and-arcade chain Dave & Buster's has warned it could lay off more than 2,500 employees as the coronavirus keeps its gaming halls closed. The Dallas-based company has filed notices in...
'Hindering our lifestyle': Bar owner bans masks, will boot patrons who wear them
The owner of a bar in Florida has outright banned any patrons from wearing masks or face coverings amid the COVID-19 pandemic, saying he doesn’t “agree” with the idea. Gary...
The extra motivation for Yankees in final week of season
The Yankees have extra incentive in their next six games because they are all against AL East foes — the Red Sox and Blue Jays — and the results of...
Firefighter dies while battling blaze sparked by gender reveal
The firefighter, whose name was not released pending family notification, died Thursday in the San Bernardino National Forest where he and others were battling the El Dorado Fire.
Coronavirus clusters at French universities teach Europe a lesson
PARIS — Can mandatory masks offer enough protection in lecture halls so packed that late arrivals have to sit on the floor? That’s what worries many students at the centuries-old...
This man started a 20-mile-long gum-wrapper chain in 1965
This is a gum-believable amount of wrappers — and his wife is not exactly thrilled.
Pope Francis wants to stop Mafia from exploiting symbols of the Virgin Mary
A new Vatican group backed by Pope Francis is taking a whack at stopping Mafia members from exploiting the Virgin Mary and other Catholic imagery.
Malaysia's battle against plastic waste spans beaches and city shops
TIOMAN, Malaysia - Every weekend, a team of volunteers comb the coastline of the Malaysian resort of Tioman to collect plastic trash that washes up on the white-sand beaches of...
Estée Lauder is sending products into space, NASA confirms
One step for man, one giant leap for skincare.
Virginia sees massive early voting lines ahead of general election
Long lines packed with hundreds of voters were seen across Virginia Friday as in-person early voting kicked off there and in other states for the upcoming November general election. Online...
Over half of coronavirus-infected pregnant women showed no symptoms
While data is limited around birth outcomes and COVID-19, two new federal reports found that more than half of pregnant women infected with the virus were asymptomatic, or showed no...
Browns fans let into game — immediately fight each other
This is social distancing at its worst. Around 6,000 fans were allowed into the Browns' 35-30 victory over the Bengals on Thursday night in Cleveland. And a handful of those...
Who is Kim Jong Un's younger sister and could she rule North Korea?
Who is Kim Yo Jong? The right-hand woman — and younger sister — of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is being "groomed" to take over, according to Harry J....
Unity Software's shares soar in NYSE debut
Shares of Sequoia-backed startup Unity Software jumped 44.2 percent in their debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, signaling sustained demand for new stocks. The company's stock opened...
De Blasio announces reopening of NYC's indoor pools at 33 percent capacity
Grab your goggles and swim cap, the city's public and private indoor pools can now reopen at 33 percent capacity on Sept. 30, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday. “As...
Atlanta Fed chief says US racial wealth gap is stuck in last century
The "pernicious and persistent" impact of long-outlawed policies like "redlining" blacks out of white neighborhoods continues to influence the ability of minority families to amass wealth, and requires a deeper...
Massachusetts home of Lizzie Borden listed for $890K
A house that once belonged to suspected ax murderer Lizzie Borden is up for sale. The Victorian-style home in Fall River, Mass., where Borden lived until her death in 1927,...
These drivers are 'the greatest parallel parkers of all time'
Call it parallel park-our.
'I’m f---ing hungry!': Maskless woman threatens to stab KFC worker who refused service
Her order was hard to stomach. An irate customer at a California KFC restaurant hopped up onto the counter and threatened to stab a worker after she was refused service...
Parents and teachers rip into de Blasio during radio interview
An angry parent of a Big Apple public school kid and a frustrated teacher blasted Mayor Bill de Blasio during a radio interview Friday over his bungling the reopening of...
Outgoing US ambassador to China rips Beijing over handling of COVID-19
Outgoing US Ambassador to China Terry Branstad slammed Beijing on Friday over its handling of the coronavirus when it first emerged in the country.
TikTok dating guru gives tips on how to bag athletes, rich guys in NYC
Her video “Best Place in NYC if You’re Looking for a One Night Stand” racked up a whopping 452,000 views. “I’ve woken up to a lot of sweaty strangers," she...
Hair she goes again: Salon owner in Pelosi drama plots a comeback
An elected official in California threw her support behind the salon owner who shuttered her business over the Nancy Pelosi debacle — offering the hairstylist a chance to reopen in...
Huge 6-year-old dominates opponents in viral football video
This isn’t any ordinary 6-year-old. In a viral video of a 6U football team in Texas, an abnormally large 6-year-old absolutely dominated his opponents, running through anyone who got in...
Illegal Chinese fishing near Galapagos Islands threatens rare species
A fleet of 300 Chinese ships were caught on a month-long illegal fishing mission off the coast of the Galapagos Islands — threatening rare species in the marine wildlife oasis,...
Peru's president faces impeachment vote amid pandemic turmoil
LIMA, Peru — Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra’s job is on the line Friday as opposition lawmakers push through an impeachment hearing criticized as a hasty and poorly timed ouster attempt...
This national park mails trash back to litterbug tourists
If you're going to litter in Thailand's Khao Yai National Park, authorities want you to know that you're trash.
'Doping drugs' discovered on Amazon despite ban
Online merchants have been skirting Amazon's policies to sell sketchy muscle-building drugs used by athletes and bodybuilders, a new report says. Some 66 listings for peptides — substances that help...
Football and fashion week kick off: The Post's week in photos
The regular football season has kicked off amid the ongoing pandemic, in addition the return of a socially distant fashion week.
No class: Parents get high, expose themselves during kids' virtual classes
Florida moms and dads have been spotted smoking weed, drinking and walking around half-naked in the background of their kids’ online classes, frustrated teachers said.
Jets are now without Sam Darnold's best weapon
Sam Darnold won’t have his most reliable playmaker with him on Sunday, but the Jets’ quarterback could be adding a potential weapon. Slot receiver Jamison Crowder (hamstring) was ruled out...
Blue Bell Creameries slapped with $17M fine for listeria outbreak
Ice cream manufacturer Blue Bell Creameries has been hit a $17.25 million fine for causing a massive listeria outbreak in 2015. The fine, issued by a federal court judge in...
New 'historical' American Girl doll is from way back in the '80s
The newest AG hails from a bygone era, an ancient decade few will remember.
Teen arrested, second suspect at large in 'ambush' shooting of Arizona trooper
A teen was arrested and a second suspect is in the wind following an "ambush"-style shooting of an Arizona state trooper Thursday, authorities said. Luis German Espinoza Acuna, 17, allegedly...
Dog overcomes crippling anxiety — with his own emotional support dog
Yes, Frank the wiener dog has taken on the role canines — and peacocks, cats, opossums and miniature horses — typically fulfill for humans.
Trump won't attend UN General Assembly in person due to COVID-19
But it remained unclear in what way the president would take part in the gathering for the 75th General Assembly, which is going virtual amid the global outbreak, according to...
What is up with Erin Andrews' nose on this strange cake?
A portrait cake just doesn’t do Erin Andrews justice. Video posted to the Fox Sports NFL sideline reporter’s Instagram story Thursday showed off cakes the broadcasters were gifted with their...
Police investigate swastika cut into front yard of North Carolina home
A massive swastika was carved into the front yard of a North Carolina home belonging to a black family, authorities said. Deputies from the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office found the...
Can US TikTokers still legally use the app after Sunday's download ban?
US users who download TikTok before the deadline will still be free to use it under the Trump administration's order -- a fact that has sparked a tidal wave of...
Vexed and the city: Even Carrie Bradshaw has had it with de Blasio
Even Carrie Bradshaw has had it with Bill de Blasio! "Sex and the City" star Sarah Jessica Parker, who started her own SJP shoe and accessories business in New York,...
Goldman Sachs sees two COVID-19 cases as workers return to the office
Goldman Sachs has seen two employees test positive for COVID-19 in the last two weeks -- just as the megabank has begun to prod workers back into the office, sources...
Alicia Keys pays sultry homage to jazzy Jill Scott on new album
Even 15-time Grammy winners can be fan-girls.
UN food chief urges rich to help keep millions from starving
UNITED NATIONS — The World Food Program chief warned Thursday that millions of people are closer to starvation because of the deadly combination of conflict, climate change and the COVID-19...
Buccaneers offensive plan could 'change a lot' this week
The Buccaneers have already been hit with the injury bug headed into their Week 2 matchup. Wide receiver Chris Godwin is in the concussion protocol and missed practice again on...
Belarus, backers seek to block speeches at UN rights body
GENEVA — A representative of Belarus, backed by Russia, China and Venezuela, tried and failed to limit speeches as the UN’s top human rights body held an urgent debate Friday...
Wildfire smoke may boost risk of COVID-19 death
Smoke from the wildfires that are scorching the West Coast could increase the risk of dying from the coronavirus, disturbing new research suggests. Wildfire smoke contains a mixture of many...
Nurse and pilot fly dying dad to see son play football one last time
The Kentucky nurse arranged a private plane flight for her hospice patient.
Judge blasts bankrupt Hertz's 'offensive' plan to pay big bonuses
A federal judge blasted bankrupt car-rental firm Hertz's proposal to pay top executives millions of dollars in bonuses as she shot down the plan Thursday. US Bankruptcy Judge Mary Walrath...
Coronavirus isolation killing thousands of Alzheimer’s patients
Some 13,200 more people than usual have died from dementia since March and health care professionals are placing much of the blame on isolation intended to prevent the spread of...
Joe Burrow hasn't experienced anything like this Bengals start
Welcome to life as a Cincinnati Bengal, Joe Burrow. The 2020 first-overall pick is fresh off a college football season in which he went 15-0 and won a national championship...
NYSC sets aside $850,000 to pay back members it billed during shutdowns
The owner of New York Sports Clubs has set aside $850,000 to compensate angry gym rats who were charged monthly membership fees while its facilities were closed. Town Sports, which...
Desperate migrants jump overboard from rescue ship off Italy
ROME - Some 70 migrants jumped overboard from the Spanish rescue ship Open Arms on Thursday, in an attempt to swim to the nearby southern Italian city of Palermo. Those...
Rival brewers work together to create 'strongest beer in the world'
Two breweries that competed in a decade-long rivalry to create increasingly strong beers said they have now worked together and created the world’s strongest beer. The 57.8 percent ABV beer...
Maddow uses pics of immigrant kids to blast Trump, but should've checked the date first
MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow used a pair of Obama-era photos of immigrant kids — to accuse the Trump administration of “deliberately” hurting families, according to a report. The liberal host opened...
Teachers at Stuyvesant High School revolt amid softened academic policy
New Stuyvesant High School principal Seung Yu issued a memo telling staffers that they can no longer lower exam scores for kids who miss tests and then make them up...
Two Celtics stars in middle of 'bulls--t' locker room drama
The Celtics blew their second straight second-half lead in a 106-101 loss to the Miami Heat on Thursday night as Boston fell behind 0-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals. And...
Glove maker's profits spike 417 percent thanks to coronavirus
The world's largest producer of disposable gloves saw its profits explode as the coronavirus pandemic sparked a worldwide hand-hygiene frenzy. Malaysia-based Top Glove posted after-tax profits of about $459 million...
5-year-old gifts Baby Yoda doll to 'lonely' firefighters on wildfire front lines
An inspiration, Baby Yoda is.
Trapped man confined to wheelchair dies in LI house fire
A 65-year-old man confined to a wheelchair was trapped in a house fire on Long Island early Friday and died, authorities said. The man, whose name was not released, was...
Eyeglasses may be ‘protective factor’ against coronavirus
A new study by Chinese researchers suggests that people who wear eyeglasses for extended daily periods may be less susceptible to COVID-19. While the main route of infection for coronavirus...
Mayor de Blasio 'very confident' NYC will stick to latest school plan
Well that's reassuring. Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday said he's "very confident" the city will stick to its new back-to-school schedule — following the last-minute decision the day before...
Whaddya know, Joe? Biden makes several dubious claims during CNN town hall
Biden, 77, boasted during Thursday’s town hall hosted by Anderson Cooper that he’d be first commander-in-chief to not have an Ivy League education on his résumé, among other gaffs.
Meredith cuts 3.6 percent of workforce
Publishing and broadcasting giant Meredith — which until now has relied on pay cuts to weather the pandemic — said it will cut 180 employees, or about 3.6 percent of...
Man critically injured after beating, slashing outside Bronx deli
Two brutes viciously beat, slashed and robbed a man in broad daylight outside a Bronx deli this week -- leaving him in critical condition.
Gunmen open fire on home of NJ cops and their newborn
Two New Jersey cops at home with their newborn baby were "targeted" by gunmen who riddled the house with bullets in what officials described as the latest attack on police...
Queen Elizabeth's portfolio taking a $716 million hit
Even the queen is taking a financial hit from the coronavirus pandemic. Part of Queen Elizabeth's UK real estate portfolio lost $716 million in value last fiscal year as the...
Former Giants RB weighs in on the Tiki-Saquon debate
The Giants will look to get in the winning column Sunday in Chicago against the Bears. Beating the Steelers was a tall task for Big Blue, but taking down this...
These are five bet-against college football teams in 2020
The 2019 national champion LSU Tigers were truly a team for the ages. Led by dead-eye Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Joe Burrow, who completed 76 percent of his throws for more...
22 people busted at anti-ICE demonstration in NYC
22 people were arrested during the rally, which made its way down to World Trade Center to speak out against allegations of unwanted hysterectomies at the border.
Twitter's public policy chief departs to join Joe Biden's transition team
A former Democratic aide who served as Twitter’s director of public policy has left the social media company’s Washington, DC, office to join Joe Biden’s transition team, according to a...
Tesla driver busted for taking a nap — while going 93 mph on autopilot
It was neither the time nor the place.
Browns-Bengals fantasy football takeaways: Joe Burrow, Nick Chubb
The second installation of "Thursday Night Football" came in the form of an AFC North shootout between the Browns and the Bengals. Joe Burrow, the No. 1 overall pick from...
262 arrested, 5 missing children found in monumental fed operation
A massive takedown by the US Marshals in Oklahoma netted more than 260 suspects — including 141 gang members — and located five missing children, authorities said. Playing out over...
Dwight Howard is having a hard time inside NBA bubble
It wasn't always a sure thing that Dwight Howard would join the Lakers in the NBA's bubble. More than two months in, he doesn't exactly sound like a fan of...
How bettors can get redemption after losing in NFL survivor pools
To borrow a phrase from the great Bruce Springsteen, “Is there anybody alive out there tonight”? As we enter Week 2 of the NFL season, I write this from the...
Man sues Starbucks after gruesome burns that make sex 'painful and awkward'
Piluyev spent 11 days in at the UC Davis Medical Center’s burn unit, where “he required intravenous pain control along with intensive and invasive wound care,” according to the suit.
China flies 18 warplanes near Taiwan during US envoy’s visit
China’s military sent 18 planes including fighter jets over the Taiwan Strait in an unusually large show of force as a U.S. envoy held a day of closed-door meetings.
Justin Bieber gets 'Holy' for this new song with Chance the Rapper
The new single, dropped Friday, finds the born-again Biebs taking it to church.
Biden calls Russia an 'opponent' and China a 'competitor'
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden believes Russia is "an opponent," while calling China a "competitor" during CNN's town hall on Thursday night.
Trucker charged with hate crime in stabbing of black man
The victim, identified as Ronnell Tyrone Hughes, was sitting in the restaurant’s lobby waiting for a manager when Strauss approached him from behind without warning and stabbed him in the...
Carole Baskin says finding missing former husband would be 'huge relief'
Carole Baskin said it would be a "huge relief" if her missing husband were found thanks to a commercial that ran during "Dancing With the Stars."
Man found dead in Central Park
A 59-year-old man was found dead in Central Park early Friday, cops said. The man was discovered unconscious on the ground, butted against a rock, at West 109th Street and...
Google fixes policy that appeared to let apps track cheating spouses
Google has amended a confusing policy that appeared to permit smartphone apps that let people keep tabs on their cheating spouses. The tech giant issued an update Wednesday to its...
Jets great describes the steep learning curve ahead
A lot has to change for the Jets if they want to compete against the defending NFC Champion 49ers on Sunday in their home opener. With no fans in the...
White House to ban TikTok app downloads — starting this weekend
The clock is ticking on TikTok after the US Commerce Department issued an order that will ban downloads of the wildly popular app starting Sunday, citing national security concerns. The...
New details revealed about Portland gunman's final moments
Michael Reinoehl, the Antifa security guard accused of killing a far-right demonstrator in Portland, pointed a pistol at officers when he was fatally shot.
Biden says he'd mandate mask use on federal property
Joe Biden said during a town hall event that he can’t force the public to wear masks in general -- but insisted that he would make people wear them while...
'Forrest Gump' author Winston Groom dead at 77
He wrote 16 books, fiction and nonfiction. One, “Conversations with the Enemy,” about a American prisoner of war in Vietnam accused of collaboration, was a Pulitzer Prize finalist, according to...
Watch 10,000 snail-eating ducks 'clean' a rice paddy
These ducks are mighty. Stunning drone footage filmed in Thailand's Nakhon Pathom province shows roughly 10,000 ducks descending upon a rice field to eat pests after a harvest. Watch as...
Taxi driver shot in the neck during attempted robbery in Brooklyn
A Brooklyn green cab driver was shot in the neck early Friday by an irate passenger upset about the fare, cops and police sources said. Cabbie Perviaz Iqbal, 62, was...
NYS finally distributing $300 weekly jobless benefits to 2.26 million residents
The Cuomo administration finally started distributing unemployment insurance benefits this week to 2.26 million New Yorkers -- $1.9 billion in total -- weeks after the White House accused the state...
Suffolk cops face $20M cut amid fiscal crisis, county exec says
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone plans to slash police spending by $20 million to deal with a fiscal crisis triggered by the coronavirus pandemic. Bellone, who will unveil his grim...
Yankees star: 'We have the best team out there'
So much about baseball has changed since March 12, when the first spring training was shut down due to the coronavirus. Empty ballparks. Seven-inning doubleheaders. Designated hitters in the AL...
Mets give first Jacob deGrom hamstring injury update
PHILADELPHIA — Jacob deGrom’s right hamstring is showing improvement, but the Mets are still taking it slow in declaring the right-hander set for his next scheduled start. A day after...
Tom Brady doesn't think much of brewing controversy with new coach
TAMPA, Fla. — Tom Brady had little to say Thursday in response to coach Bruce Arians’ critical assessment of the quarterback’s play during the six-time Super Bowl champion’s debut with...
Yankees' Aaron Boone hoping to be in MLB bubble for a long time
When the Yankees return from Buffalo late next Thursday night, they will check into a New York hotel and play the final three games of the regular season while living...
Luis Rojas deserves managerial job — with the Mets or elsewhere
For such a reserved guy, Luis Rojas sure seems to stumble onto a bunch of loud situations. Credit the Mets, who could find ways to complicate dry toast. Fittingly, assessing...
Saquon Barkley's Giants star comes with all of its burdens
There have been prickly issues surrounding Saquon Barkley from the moment the Giants took him with the No. 2 pick on the evening of April 26, 2018. The one that...
What Sam Darnold thinks about all these Jets' injuries
Good soldier he is, Sam Darnold isn’t looking for any excuses. No Le’Veon Bell? Doesn’t matter. No Denzel Mims? Not his focus. No Jamison Crowder? He’ll worry about who is...
Mets' forgotten man returns to rotation for start vs. Braves
PHILADELPHIA — The forgotten man from the Mets’ original rotation this season will return Friday. It’s been a year to forget for Steven Matz — who sputtered early, got demoted...
Islanders defenseman's absence felt in Game 6 loss
The Islanders wouldn’t have gotten as far as they did in these playoffs without Adam Pelech, so it wasn’t surprising when they couldn’t keep their season alive without him. Pelech...
It's only going to get harder this week for impressive Giants rookie
Andrew Thomas aced a huge test in his first NFL game, and it only gets easier now. Wait a second. The Bears’ tandem of Khalil Mack and Robert Quinn is...
Jets veteran in the background no more
Marcus Maye was overshadowed from the moment he entered the NFL. When the Florida standout was selected with the 39th-overall pick in the 2017 draft, the Jets had already taken...
Islanders' next step is to go from contender to champion
And so it ends, six wins shy of the Stanley Cup for this Islanders team that went farther than their ancestors had over the last 27 years. It ends in...
Two fatal gunshot victims found minutes apart in separate NYC incidents
Two fatal gunshot victims were found minutes apart in separate incidents on Thursday in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx, police said. The body of a 44-year-old woman was found by...
Mets' thrilling win shows MLB expanded playoffs here to stay
It’s going to work. Major League Baseball is going to keep the 16-team postseason that emanated from the pandemic shutdown, and you’re going to like it. Don’t believe me? Then...
Phil Mickelson's US Open dream may have just died for last time
The dream is dead. Again. For the 28th time in his career, Phil Mickelson, 50, will depart from a U.S. Open without the trophy he’s coveted most in his otherwise...
Twisted Sister singer is not gonna take ‘moronic’ maskless mob using band’s song
Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider slammed a group of anti-maskers who paraded around a Target in Florida while blasting the band’s hit song, “We're Not Gonna Take It.”
Baker Mayfield, Odell Beckham Jr. come up big for Browns
CLEVELAND — Baker Mayfield found Odell Beckham Jr. and maybe some of his missing swagger. Mayfield threw two touchdown passes, Nick Chubb ran for two scores and 124 yards and...
There is something 'awesome' going on with Yankees: Sherman
Homer barrage is not enough. It doesn’t do it. We have seen homer barrages before. So it is inadequate to use those two words to describe what the Yankees did...
US Open champ won't play in French Open due to injury
PARIS — U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the French Open because of an injured left hamstring. Osaka joins defending champion Ash Barty in skipping the French...