September 21, 2020
Why Michael Conforto missed must-win Mets game
The Mets’ must-win week kicked off Monday with a huge bat absent from the lineup. Michael Conforto incurred left hamstring tightness after Sunday’s game, according to the Mets, and though...
Yankees must make controversial Gary Sanchez decision
BUFFALO — This is not your 2016 Gary Sanchez anymore. This is not your 2017 Kyle Higashioka anymore. This is not your 2000 Major League Baseball anymore. Therefore Aaron Boone...
Jets' season already stuck in miserable pattern
The Jets are coming off a noncompetitive loss, dealing with more injuries to Sam Darnold’s weapons, and hoping they can somehow fix issues on both sides of the ball before...
Second LA deputy in Compton ambush released from hospital
The second LA County deputy shot in an ambush in Compton earlier this month has been released from the hospital, the sheriff's office said Monday. Claudia Apolinar, 31, who was...
Yankees' bats nowhere to be found in miserable loss
Add fumigator to Gerrit Cole’s job description. After Michael King and Jonathan Loaisiga stunk up Sahlen Field on Monday night in Buffalo on the way to an ugly 11-5 loss...
Fantasy football: Smart waiver options amid star injuries
No matter what your path in life may be, no matter which side of the fence you stand on a variety of issues facing our world today, the one thing...
Utah police release footage after officers shoot 13-year-old boy
SALT LAKE CITY — A 13-year-old Utah boy with autism was shot by police after his mother asked for help getting him hospital mental-health treatment and officers agreed to talk...
Mets fail Jacob deGrom again in devastating loss
Jacob deGrom was hamstrung once again Monday night. Make no mistake, the right-hander’s leg appeared better after he had departed his previous start early with hamstring discomfort, but deGrom’s chances...
Former Wisconsin police chief to review Jacob Blake shooting
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin's attorney general announced Monday that he has selected a former Madison police chief to serve as an independent consultant for prosecutors weighing whether to file charges...
Saquon Barkley makes huge statement in Instagram post
Saquon Barkley is confident he will come back as strong as ever from his season-ending injury. “Gonna be a hell of a story,” the Giants star running back wrote Monday...
Hollywood unions, studios agree on rules to start production
LOS ANGELES -- Hollywood’s unions announced Monday that they have reached an agreement on pandemic protocols with major studios that will allow the broad resumption of production of films and television...
Michael Jordan starts NASCAR team starring Bubba Wallace
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin are starting their own race car team and Bubba Wallace is their driver. Hamlin, a three-time Daytona 500 winner and top contender...
Trump blasts Biden, appeals to working-class voters at Ohio rallies
President Trump blasted Joe Biden's record in back-to-back rallies in Ohio on Monday evening — questioning the Democratic nominee's working class roots and accusing him of selling out American workers....
Two more GOP senators say they will vote to fill RBG’s seat before election
Two more Republican senators signaled their support Monday for holding a vote on President Trump’s eventual Supreme Court nominee before the November presidential election. GOP Senators Chuck Grassley, of Iowa,...
NYC’s restaurants fear 25% indoor cap means ‘Armageddon’
Big Apple restaurateurs fought tooth and nail for indoor dining, and now that they’ve got their wish — sort of — they’re not so sure it’s going to help them...
New York's Democratic socialists want a revolution — but does anyone else?
Fresh off of surprising upset victories in this summer’s Democratic primaries for state Assembly and Senate, the city’s Democratic socialists are targeting the City Council primaries next year, when 35...
Man suspected of derailing NYC subway train held on $50K bail
The man suspected of derailing a Manhattan subway train was held in lieu of $50,000 cash bail at his arraignment in Manhattan Criminal Court Monday night. Judge Paul McDonnell set...
Mike Anderson's second St. John's team feels very different
At this time last year, everything was new for Mike Anderson. New players. New team. New conference. New school. New home. He didn’t know what to expect. A year later,...
Robert Kraft likely to get off in Florida massage parlor case
Looks like New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is going to beat his Florida sex solicitation rap. Prosecutors said Monday that they won't challenge an appeals court ruling that banned...
NFL player crashes into TV cart in scary collision
The most devastating hit during “Monday Night Football” came courtesy of a television camera cart. Las Vegas Raiders starting safety Johnathan Abram appeared to trip before crashing into the towering...
Popcorn farmers are sitting on mountains of unsold popcorn
The popcorn market may have popped. With movie theaters shut down, people are obviously eating less movie theater snacks. This has left the farmers who supply theaters (and other venues)...
NYFW: Despite the lack of shows, the glamour lived on
Fashion was alive and well despite not being able to experience most of it IRL.
Giants don't see any problems with MetLife Stadium turf
The turf at MetLife Stadium is fine. So says coach Joe Judge and his Giants players. “We haven’t had any issues with it,’’ safety Jabrill Peppers said. The 49ers beg...
Family of Louisville BBQ restaurant owner sues cops, state over fatal shooting
The family of a Louisville restaurant owner killed in an exchange of gunfire with police and Kentucky National Guard troops is suing over his death, according to reports. David "YaYa"...
Coronavirus patient blocked from boarding flight by health officials
A person who tested positive for the coronavirus last week tried to board a Florida-bound plane at an airport in Maine on Sunday — but was stopped from getting on...
Yankees may benefit from Aroldis Chapman witness issue
Aaron Boone said he hasn’t received official word that Aroldis Chapman’s appeal of a three-game suspension will bleed into next year but said Monday there is a possibility that will...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg deserves better than the 'Notorious RBG' cult
Ours is a country where celebrities are increasingly not known for any real accomplishments. Americans are fascinated with people who are “famous for being famous,” like the Kardashians. So when...
Why Steve Cohen would choose Sandy Alderson over his trusted lieutenant
Steve Cohen is now in a period in which he is trying to make his candidacy to be the Mets owner more appealing to the 29 owners, who will vote...
Why this is the hands-down best pick to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Picture a female jurist who has consistently defied social expectations imposed on women and whose legal thinking is closely bound up with her faith. No, I’m not talking about Amy...
Dems answer to anything they dislike is increasingly 'Burn it all down'
Constitutional revolution is going mainstream. After delivering lectures about political norms for the entirety of the Trump era (often with good cause), much of the left is now threatening to...
Adam Gase's weird explanation for Jets play-calling disaster
Adam Gase stood behind his play-calling a day after the Jets’ 31-13 loss to the 49ers, instead lamenting a lack of execution. Late in the second quarter, the Jets faced...
Alexei Navalny may be the bravest living Russian
It’s going to take more than a little poison to scare off Alexei Navalny. The vocal Vladimir Putin critic is well on his way to recovery in Germany. A month...
Now the 1619 Project is trying to rewrite its own history
Not content with aiming to rewrite American history with its 1619 Project, The New York Times and project chief Nikole Hannah-Jones are now trying to rewrite the history of . . ....
NYPD busts woman who threw bottle, yelled racial epithet at jogger
The woman who hurled a bottle and spouted a racial epithet at a Queens jogger last week was arrested Monday and is facing hate crime and harassment charges, cops said....
Wake up, New York — or the Democratic socialists really will take over
You’ve been warned, New York — so you’ll only have yourselves to blame if the local branch of the Democratic Socialists of America pulls off its plan to gain working...
Constitution at risk in November and other commentary
Conservative: Constitution at Risk in November Just days after Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death, the left is already hatching schemes to “pack the court, abolish the Senate filibuster...
Outfielder's injury exposes another Brodie Van Wagenen mistake
We hardly knew you, Jake Marisnick. The center fielder’s Mets career likely came to a close on Monday, with the news he was going back on the 10-day injured list...
Rangers star misses out on MVP after insane season
Artemi Panarin's first season on Broadway was a smashing success by most accounts. He still has some individual hardware left to chase, though. The Rangers winger was a finalist for...
Video shows Revel moped engulfed in flames on Brooklyn street
New video shows a Revel moped going up in flames in Brooklyn over the weekend. Video posted on Reddit Sunday shows the blazing rental bike at the corner of Lafayette...
Thousands may have been exposed to COVID-19 on airplanes: CDC
Thousands of people may have been exposed to COVID-19 on airplanes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Agency officials believe nearly 11,000 people may have been exposed...
The 'scary' hope for Saquon Barkley comes from his idol
In the moment, the snippet captured by NFL Films was simply a feel-good passing of the torch from one generation of electrifying runner to another. This was from Oct. 28,...
The NFL star who got Eli Manning to end his football hiatus
Can you imagine going for a nice summer walk, glancing over at the high school football field in your New Jersey suburb and not believing what you think you are...
Man accused of derailing NYC subway was freed without bail for similar incident
The man accused of derailing a Manhattan subway train by tossing metal construction debris on to the tracks on Sunday was released without bail on a prior case, outraging one...
Jason Schwartzman enters the surreal world of 'Fargo'
"Fargo" returns to FX on Sunday after a three-and-a-half-year hiatus, with Jason Schwartzman and Chris Rock starring as Josto Fadda and Loy Cannon.
Nearly half of NYC kids now enrolled in remote only learning
With a week to go before the delayed start of in-person learning, nearly half of city public school students are now enrolled in remote-only instruction, according to new figures. As...
Bryson DeChambeau's warning should make Masters officials shudder
There may be some stirring, shuffling and scurrying about taking place on the other side of the hedges and gates that surround and protect Augusta National this week after what...
Clippers' future sounds bleak after Paul George's failed call for loyalty
Paul George’s pleas for players to remain committed to the Clippers and return to the franchise next season didn’t go over well with all of his teammates, according to a...
NYC's youngest students bravely kick off uncertain school year
There was no masking their excitement. The city's tiniest students kicked off their formal educations amid an unprecedented pandemic Monday -- but bravely embraced the challenge with good cheer and...
Louisville PD declares 'state of emergency' in anticipation of Breonna Taylor decision
Louisville police have declared a state of emergency as the Kentucky city braces for a grand jury decision on the fate of three cops involved in the police shooting death...
Mysterious Union Square digital counter now even more confusing
Oh, well now it's clear! Manhattan's inscrutable Metronome digital clock — which for decades has confounded Union Square passersby uncertain of what it's actually measuring — now tracks the amount of time...
This tropical storm on the verge of making history
Tropical Storm Beta is on the verge of tying a weather record that is more than a century old. The weather rager is set to make landfall in Texas on...
Cuomo admin blames bank for New Yorkers not getting their jobless benefits
The Cuomo administration is still getting inundated with complaints from frustrated jobless New Yorkers who haven't received federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits that officials promised to transfer into their accounts last...
Gucci is selling denim overalls with grass 'stain effect' for $1,400
These overalls are a haute mess.
Adam Gase's last hope with angry Jets mob seething
It is past time for Adam Gase to show us, show Christopher Johnson, he can be the coach he was hired to be with much fanfare ... the first Jets...
Ad likens Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler to Attila the Hun — in a good way
A new campaign ad released Monday for Republican Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler proudly touts her as "more conservative than Attila the Hun." The 30-second spot -- which includes an actor...
Trump names two women he's considering for SCOTUS vacancy
President Trump on Monday said he's considering five women to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court, including federal judges Amy Coney Barrett and Barbara Lagoa. Trump said he...
Florida governor pitches stiffer penalties for violent protestors
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will introduce new legislation to stiffen penalties against protesters and penalize cities in the Sunshine State that defund police departments by cutting off state funds. DeSantis...
Biden makes no mention of RBG vacancy during campaign speech
The passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has upended the presidential race but in an appearance Monday, Joe Biden made no mention of his own pick for the...
Save an extra 20% on these already discounted air purifiers during The New York Post Store’s VIP Sale
If you are currently on the West Coast, then you are likely dealing firsthand with the effects of the historical wildfires. If you are thousands of miles away, however, you...
Judge fast-tracks Tiffany suit against LVMH over abandoned $16B deal
A Delaware Chancery Court justice on Monday agreed to fast-track Tiffany & Co.'s lawsuit against French luxury goods conglomerate LVMH for trying to back out of its $16 billion deal...
Two bomb disposal experts die in explosion at home
Two bomb disposal experts were killed in a blast while on assignment mapping out unexploded World War II weapons in the Solomon Islands, according to reports. Norwegian People’s Aid workers...
Family court judge resigns for asking female staffer about 'three-way'
A New York family court judge resigned Monday for asking a female court staffer whether “she knew how to do a three-way” before forcibly kissing her, ethics officials said. Disgraced...
Steve Cohen's first big Mets move could end with Van Wagenen bolting: Sherman
Steve Cohen could soon have the keys to the most attractive available job of the offseason — running baseball operations for the Mets. If Cohen receives the necessary 23 owner...
Critics slam parents of 6-month-old water-skiing baby
The tike became the youngest water skier in the world.
Michael Irvin loses his mind over Cowboys' crazy comeback
Michael Irvin couldn't contain his emotions after the Cowboys' latest victory. Irvin's former squad was on the brink of opening the season 0-2 when Dallas shockingly overcame a 20-point deficit...
Another COVID-19 fallout: Fertility treatments and new life on hold
Heather Wirsing and her husband, Michael, started trying for a baby in 2016, long before the world had ever heard of COVID-19. But it was this year’s pandemic that made...
Hedge fund Bridgewater set up tent offices in the woods to beat COVID-19
Falling stocks ... falling trees — it's all part of a day's work at Bridgewater. Ray Dalio's $138 billion hedge fund has set up tents in the woods across from...
NYC dad makes heartbreaking plea for 'change' after shooting death of his baby
The dad of a baby fatally struck by a stray bullet during a Brooklyn barbecue in July weeps and pleads for “change’’ in an online video posted by the NYPD...
Who is Nadia Marcinkova, the model-turned-pilot from Epstein flight logs?
A bombshell blond pilot who allegedly started out as Jeffrey Epstein’s underage sex slave before morphing into an abuser herself is presumably named in newly subpoenaed flight logs involving his...
A cancer diagnosis need not end future dreams for a family
Needless to say, there’s a dizzying array of questions to consider when you’re given a cancer diagnosis. Coming up with a game plan to preserve your fertility can be one...
UFC star sorry for destroying opponent's face right before wedding
UFC bantamweight Jessica-Rose Clark apologized to Sarah Alpar after leaving her a bloodied mess -- just three weeks before her wedding. Clark won in the third round of their fight,...
Mel Gibson is reportedly making 'Passion of the Christ' sequel
Jesus is about to rise again — more than 16 years later.
Surgical intervention can help avoid the devastation of late-term miscarriage
Hopelessness could have stopped Lenora Wehye from giving up on her dream to have a child, but instead, she didn’t accept this as her fate. Wehye, a now 40-year-old nurse...
For transgender people wanting a family, specialist advice and support is key
For anyone whose gender identity is not aligned with that recorded on their original birth certificate, the desire to bring a child into the world can be complicated. Thankfully, the...
Ex-Campari chief accused of spilling Grand Marnier deal to friend
The apertif for this dinner was allegedly a hot investment tip. French authorities have accused a former Campari Group honcho of telling his friend over dinner about the company's impending...
Tidal wave! Gushing river at high tide sweeps cars off road
Watch the dramatic moment when a huge high-tide wave swept away vehicles on a road near the Qiantang River in Hangzhou, China. The extreme weather was caused by a tidal...
Would you risk getting COVID-19 for unlimited flights?
Airlines are wooing passengers with unlimited flight promotions.
10 top-rated auto accessories on sale for The New York Post Store’s VIP Sale
There are a few things every car needs—and the New York Post Store has them all. During our three-day VIP Sale, you can save up to 70% on these top-rated...
Brooklyn state lawmaker, police union butt heads over shootings
A Brooklyn state lawmaker and the city's largest police union waged a war of words on Twitter over Gotham’s safety -- with the cops accusing the pol of making light...
Couple sues Chelsea Hotel after 2 years without water, electricity
A family has been forced to move out of their apartment at the historic Chelsea Hotel after renovations left them without electricity or running water for two years, according to...
How Rangers and Henrik Lundqvist could both win in eventual divorce
The NHL’s first buyout window opens this coming Friday, Sept. 25, at 5 p.m. and closes at the same time on Oct. 8. But that does not necessarily mean that...
McConnell says Trump nominee for RBG vacancy will be voted on before election
WASHINGTON — With the presidential election looming, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday vowed to hold a vote on President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee following the death of Justice...
'Dukes of Hazzard' jumper busted for wild stunt over rising drawbridge
A Michigan daredevil launched his car over a rising drawbridge "Dukes of Hazzard"-style while he was allegedly high on whippets, according to reports. Miguel Gomez, 26, of Allen Park, was...
Ohio parents killed in murder-suicide after dad posts alarming messages online
An Ohio man shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself in a suspected murder-suicide, police said. The grisly incident unfolded inside the couple’s home in the...
NYPD commissioner claims NYC gunplay finally declining — even as 9 more people shot
Nine people were shot -- one fatally -- across the city Sunday and Monday, cops said. The latest incident came when a 27-year-old man was blasted in the stomach behind...
Woman accused of mailing ricin to Trump also may have targeted Texas law enforcement
A woman accused of sending a letter containing ricin to President Trump is also suspected of mailing the highly potent poison to law enforcement agencies in Texas, sources close to...
North Carolina dad-to-be wins $1 million jackpot while at grandma's house
A North Carolina father-to-be won a $1 million jackpot in a scratch-off game while at his grandmother’s house for dinner, lottery officials said. Clayton Cook, of Hickory, won big on...
Yet another Jets weapon is set to miss time
The hits just keep coming for the Jets. Wide receiver Breshad Perriman left Sunday's loss to the 49ers with a sprained ankle and could "miss a game or possibly two"...
NYPD is searching for man who threw rock at cop on UWS
A man who chucked a rock at an NYPD officer on the Upper West Side -- sending him to the hospital -- is still on the loose nearly four months...
Tech chiefs endorse Biden, rebuking Trump's immigration policies
Executives and top scientists at tech giants Google, Microsoft and Facebook endorsed Joe Biden's White House bid on Monday, complaining that President Trump's immigration policies have prevented them from hiring...
Jeffrey Katzenberg's Quibi app is exploring a sale, report says
Hollywood mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg is already thinking about throwing in the towel on his six-month-old streaming startup Quibi, according to reports. The app, which tapped big stars like Kevin Hart,...
Trump thinks Biden will 'do great' at first presidential debate
"I think he's a professional. I don't know if he's all there, but I think he's a professional," Trump remarked.
Stocks plunge on COVID-19 lockdown fears, political tensions
US stocks continued their retreat Monday as fears of more coronavirus lockdowns and a lack of economic support from Congress weighed on Wall Street. The Dow Jones industrial average plunged...
Emmys 2020: Jennifer Aniston, Jimmy Kimmel almost burned down the building
Although they had an extinguisher, the fire failed to go out the way it did when they practiced in rehearsals.
LeBron James: Lakers critics would 's--t their pants' in spotlight
LeBron James praised teammate Anthony Davis’ desire to come to the Los Angeles Lakers and his acceptance of the pressure to win a championship that coincides with that. James also...
Eli Manning doesn't miss Giants days like this one
There is plenty about the game he misses. Eli Manning does not miss Monday mornings like this. Not the day after another loss, this one etched with the terrible markings...
Saints vs. Raiders line, prediction: Liking Las Vegas' chances
VSiN NFL handicappers Matt Youmans and Drew Dinsick look at Monday night’s New Orleans Saints-Las Vegas Raiders matchup from different perspectives, but come to the same conclusion. Youmans: As Brent...
Roosevelt Island building proposal has 'air-scrubbing' feature
Now this is a climatic scene. A behemoth air-scrubbing high-rise that looks straight out of a sci-fi flick has been designed for the middle of Roosevelt Island. The tree-studded, 2,400-foot-tall,...
NYPD cop charged with serving as secret agent of Chinese government
A NYPD cop and Army reservist with a “secret” security clearance betrayed fellow Tibetans in the Big Apple by spying on them and passing the intel on to a Chinese...
These are the top things on Americans' remote working wishlists
Nearly three in four Americans said working from home has increased their sense of “digital overload,” according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans working from home found since...
Halloween candy chute is a ‘tricky’ way to socially distance
A Halloween-obsessed dad created a safe way to hand out candy this year. See how Andrew Beattie installed a candy chute on his porch railing in Cincinnati, Ohio, made from...
Yankees' rotation dilemma with playoffs approaching
The Yankees turned their season around in September, going on a 10-game win streak, before losing Sunday. Despite the loss, the Yankees have clinched a playoff spot with seven games...
DSW is opening shoe stores inside supermarkets
Milk, eggs, chicken breasts -- and a pair of Vince Camuto ankle boots? Footwear retailer DSW just opened a pair of 1,200-square-foot shoe shops inside two supermarkets in Minneapolis --...
Underwater and on fire: US climate change magnifies extremes
America’s worsening climate change problem is as polarized as its politics. Some parts of the country have been burning this month while others were underwater in extreme weather disasters. The...
Alexei Navalny demands Russia returns his clothes for Novichok probe
Russian dissident Alexei Navalny on Monday accused Moscow of withholding a key piece of evidence in his poisoning and demanded the return of the clothes he was wearing when he...
De Blasio, Cuomo fume as DOJ puts 'anarchist' NYC funds on chopping block
New York's Democratic leaders on Monday trashed President Trump after the Justice Department placed the Big Apple on a list of “anarchist jurisdictions” eligible to lose federal funds — with...
The Mets need a miracle
The Mets will need nothing short of a miracle if they want to sneak into the playoffs. It will take seven straight wins to finish the season. 31-29 likely gets...
Novak Djokovic's comeback from US Open debacle is complete
Fifteen days after he was defaulted from the US Open, Novak Djokovic had plenty to celebrate on Monday.
Beyond Meat to sell plant-based sausage patties in 5K more stores
Plant-based meat company Beyond Meat said on Monday it would start selling its frozen breakfast sausage patties at 5,000 more stores, including Kroger, Walmart and Publix in the US, by...
Gov. Cuomo may use National Guard to staff polling locations on Election Day
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is finally ready to call out the National Guard -- to staff polling places on Election Day! After placing the Guard "on standby" but not sending them...
Indian couple run street-side classes for poor students
NEW DELHI — On a quiet road in India’s capital, tucked away on a wide, red-bricked sidewalk, kids set adrift by the country’s COVID-19 lockdown are being tutored. The children,...
Oregon town hoping goats can help in fight against wildfires
They're not kidding around. An Oregon town has unleashed a special team of more than 200 goats to help reduce the risk of fires as a series of catastrophic infernos...
Motorcycle rally with 125K bikers sparks fears of COVID-19 spread
Some 125,000 bikers from across the nation descended on Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks for a weekend rally, fueling fears that the gathering could spread the coronavirus far and wide....
The Vikings set Kirk Cousins up for this tailspin
Week 2 is the point in the NFL season where you start to get an idea of what a team is made of. Since 1990, more than 60 percent of...
Brett Favre's bizarre appearance not sitting well with some Bucs
Bruce Arians criticized Tom Brady after the Buccaneers' Week 1 loss. Brett Favre warned Arians that he was "barking up the wrong tree" by doing so. Favre was then at...
NJ authorities call on public to help identify sex assault suspect
New Jersey authorities are turning to the public in hopes of zeroing in on a sexual assault suspect wanted in an attack two months ago. The alleged attacker preyed on...
Protesters occupy Swiss square demanding action on climate change
BERN - Up to 400 protesters occupied a square near the Swiss National Bank and parliament in Bern on Monday, as leaders of a group that has also targeted banks...
Hungry for help: Nearly 90 percent of NYC eateries couldn't make August rent
Nearly 90 percent of New York City bar and restaurant owners couldn’t pay their rent in August, heightening the continued crush the coronavirus shutdown has inflicted on Gotham’s economy.
Twitter examining why photo previews focus on white faces
Twitter is examining why its artificial intelligence sometimes cuts black people's faces out of photos. The social-media giant uses technology called a neural network to create the cropped previews of...
What pandemic? Big restaurant to open in Greenwich Village
A new, 14,000 square-foot restaurant might be the last thing you’d expect in pandemic-battered, central Greenwich Village, where eateries and bars have closed by the score. But a jumbo is...
Shocking percentage of parents said they'd still let their kids go to a sleepover
Eight in 10 parents feel conflicted about allowing their child to socialize during the new school year, according to new research. The study of 2,000 parents of school-aged children revealed...
Cancer detection startup backed by Jeff Bezos sells for $8 billion
Biotech firm Illumina will buy back cancer-detection startup Grail in an $8 billion deal that will buy out investors including Amazon chief Jeff Bezos, the companies said Monday. The deal...
Emmys 2020 ratings: Awards viewership sinks to all-time low
Sunday's virtual 2020 Emmy Awards were also were a virtual loser for ABC.
Rescue operation underway to save 200 whales after dozens die
At least 25 pilot whales may have died after getting stranded on a sandbar near Tasmania’s west coast.
CDC pulls new coronavirus guidelines 'posted in error' to website
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has pulled its updated guidance that the coronavirus is airborne and can travel distances beyond 6 feet – saying a draft version...
Michael Lonsdale, James Bond villain Hugo Drax, dead at 89
He starred in 1979's "Moonraker" opposite Roger Moore.
Microsoft buys 'Doom' video game owner ZeniMax for $7.5 billion
ZeniMax is the parent company of Bethesda Softworks, which has also developed hits including The Elder Scrolls, Wolfenstein, and Dishonored.
Trump administration slaps new sanctions on Iran despite UN pushback
The secretary-general of the United Nations said the world body will not support the Trump administration's move to reimpose sanctions on Iran unless the Security Council first signs off on...
NY Health Dept. responsible for $700M in 'improper' spending: audit
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Health Department is responsible for $700 million in "improper" and "questionable" Medicaid spending during fiscal 2019, state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli announced Monday. The payments, uncovered by state...
US Space Force deploys to vast new frontier: Arabian Desert
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The newly formed US Space Force is deploying troops to a vast new frontier: the Arabian Peninsula. Space Force now has a squadron of 20...
Saquon Barkley ACL tear: What is the recovery timeline for Giants star?
The Giants confirmed Saquon Barkley tore his ACL on Monday. Now the question is, when will he back? The timeline recovery is usually around a year, but it differs from player...
North Korea reportedly laundering money through US banks to evade sanctions
North Korea has laundered money through US banks in an elaborate, years-long plot to evade international sanctions, according to a new report citing a leak of confidential documents from leading...
Honoring David Rose's most shocking outfits on 'Schitt's Creek' after Emmys 2020 wins
The Blouse Barn was not ready.
Deion Sanders makes grand entrance as new college football coach
Prime Time officially has arrived for the Jackson State football program. Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders was introduced Monday (Sept. 21) as the school’s 21st head football coach,...
Gov. Cuomo: RBG statue may go up in Brooklyn park
The state is considering Brooklyn Bridge Park as a location to erect a statue depicting late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday. Cuomo, speaking during...
Why you should bet the Brewers
Much was expected of the Cincinnati Reds in 2020, and it is going to take a good final week of the regular season for them to have a chance of...
AOC-backed socialists have a plan to take over New York City
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Democratic socialists brigade wants to turn New York City far-left -- from the ground up. The Democratic Socialists of America-NYC is pushing to put up or back...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg to lie in repose at Supreme Court on Wednesday, Thursday
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will lie in repose at the Supreme Court on Wednesday and Thursday after a private ceremony for family, friends and members of the court, according to...
Grizzly bear cubs wrestling in the road hold up traffic
A grizzly bear cub turned a traffic cone into a chew toy — as two more cubs wrestled in the road — at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. The...
'Super-pigs': Rising populations of wild hogs worrying experts
The US wild pig population is soaring and rapidly multiplying, which experts describe as a ticking 'feral swine bomb,' according to a report on Saturday. There are roughly nine million...
Giants' worst Saquon Barkley fears realized
Joe Judge hoped sharing what he could, from his personal experience, would in some way help Saquon Barkley realize there will be bright light at the end of this darkness....
Bobcat wildfire now among largest in Los Angeles history
California's Bobcat fire is one of the largest blazes in the history of Los Angeles County -- torching more than 103,000 acres and setting off a rare "firenado" captured on...
Take Luis Castillo and the Reds tonight
Former NBC “Today” host Matt Lauer is selling his Hamptons estate. Asking price is $43.99 million. The spacious palace boasts 12 bedrooms, six fireplaces, a gym, basketball court and a...
The Christian McCaffrey injury is worse than he thought
The Panthers suffered a massive blow Sunday, and it wasn't solely their 31-17 blowout loss to the Buccaneers. First-team All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is expected to miss four to...
Probe of Epstein flight logs reportedly causing ‘panic’ among elites
Attorney General Denise George has sued the late pedophile's estate, subpoenaing logs for each of his four helicopters and three planes from 1998 until his suicide last year at a...
Man charged for assault on elderly man that blinded victim in one eye
A Boston man has been charged with violently assaulting an elderly man -- leaving him permanently blinded in one eye, police said. Officers responded to call on Sept. 10 for...
Trump says GOP doesn't need to be beholden to big donors like Democrats
President Trump argued Monday that while Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden had significantly outpaced him in fundraising, he does not feel the need for that much money to win.
Josh Allen's girlfriend goes 'crazy' for QB's performance
Brittany Williams is all about that "2-0 mood." On Sunday, the girlfriend of Bills quarterback Josh Allen watched as Buffalo rolled passed the Dolphins in Miami, 31-28, posting a collection...
Protesters' bed to 'wake up Lindsey Graham' fails for unexpected reason
A crowd of activists staged a theatrical “wake up Lindsey Graham” protest outside the South Carolina GOP senator’s home Monday to protest his support of confirming a new justice before...
Bank stocks tumble after allegations of dirty money transactions
Major banks' stock prices sank Monday after news reports detailed how they allegedly moved huge sums of money for criminals around the world. Shares in finance giants Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan...
Would you pay $1.29M to live in this skinny home?
You may have gained weight in quarantine, but this London home has stayed quite thin. Standing 5-feet, 5-inches wide at its skinniest point, this is the city's most narrow home...
Russian 'Teacher of the Year' winners mortified by X-rated trophy
They were told it would be for "good luck."
Tiki Barber devastated for Saquon Barkley
The Giants fell to 0-2 after losing 17-13 to the Bears in Chicago. They also lost star running back Saquon Barkley for the season with what is suspected to be...
New York doctor, 28, dies after COVID-19 battle, family says
A 28-year-old doctor from Syracuse has died after battling a serious bout of COVID-19 for more than two months, according to her family.
Sony apologizes to customers for PlayStation 5 pre-order fiasco
Sony apologized over the weekend for the botched rollout of PlayStation 5 preorders which saw some retailers make the game console available earlier than others, frustrating eager fans hoping to...
Are the Jets the worst team in the NFL?
After falling 31-13 to the 49ers, the Jets look like the worst 0-2 team in the NFL right now. They are the only team in the NFL that has not...
Emmys 2020: Winners celebrate with official virtual portraits
Check out these virtual victors.
First day of in-person learning for pre-K, 3-K students kicks off in NYC
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza on Monday morning welcomed pre-K students back for the first day of in-person learning amid the start of an unprecedented, coronavirus-impacted...
Belarus sees another massive protest after opposition leader detained
Tens of thousands of Belarusians calling for the president's resignation marched through the capital Sunday as the country’s wave of protests entered its seventh week. Hundreds of soldiers blocked off...
Chicago postal workers threaten to stop delivering mail after multiple employees shot on the job
United States Postal workers who deliver mail in some of Chicago’s more violent neighborhoods are threatening to halt their services after a mail carrier was shot in the city’s South...
The most mouthwatering food porn moments in classic streaming movies
These cinematic cuisine scenes are so mouthwatering, they make viewers want to stick a fork in your TV screen.
Salvation Army starts 'Rescue Christmas' fundraising early
For the first time in 130 years, the Salvation Army is launching its "Rescue Christmas" fundraising campaign early this year as requests for its services have hit an all-time high...
Rory McIlroy conflicted on Bryson DeChambeau 'taking advantage' of golf world
Rory McIlroy isn't quite sure what to make of Bryson DeChambeau's US Open conquest. McIlroy was asked what he would have said if he were told before the tournament that...
Hydrogen balloons turn into fiery fiasco at India's PM birthday
As many as 12 people were hurt when firecrackers ignited hydrogen-filled balloons, causing a massive explosion during a birthday celebration for India’s prime minister, dramatic video shows. The fiery footage...
No second-guessing from Bill Belichick on doomed Patriots play
It was another goal-line play in the closing seconds between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, but this time the play call was to run the ball. New...
Passenger bites off part of friend's ear in boozy mid-air melee
A British man who was denied an alcoholic drink aboard a flight to Palma de Mallorca because he was too drunk went on a rampage -- and bit off part...
'Monday Night Football' debut 50 years ago began a TV revolution
The options were limited that night, of course. If you lived in and around New York City, you were actually blessed with what felt like a buffet table of seven...
Trump won't approve TikTok deal if ByteDance keeps control
President Trump said he will not approve a deal to keep TikTok running in the US if its Chinese parent company remains in control of the popular video-sharing app.
Trump rips China after Post exclusive on COVID-19 outbreak cover-up
President Trump said he expresses his anger whenever he speaks about Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Beijing's failure to contain the coronavirus pandemic and allowing it to spread about the...
Zendaya fans upset over Emmys 'upset'
The 2020 Emmys offered a teachable moment for Zendaya fans, who were apparently confused by the meaning of "upset." The 24-year-old’s surprise victory for her portrayal of Rue Bennett in...
Trump pushes back on RBG's dying wish about SCOTUS appointment
President Trump pushed back when asked if he was going against Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's dying wish by appointing someone before the November election, questioning whether she even...
UN facing deeply polarized world on 75th anniversary
UNITED NATIONS — Born out of World War II’s devastation to save succeeding generations from the scourge of conflict, the United Nations officially marks its 75th anniversary Monday at an...
China reportedly uses clips from Hollywood movies to show simulated attack on US
The Chinese air force propaganda effort has gone Hollywood, according to a report. The military’s publicity team has released an action-packed video of bombers in a simulated attack on a...
Suspect arrested after allegedly slashing two people in West Village
An East Harlem man was nabbed for allegedly slashing two people, including a jogger, across the face minutes apart in Manhattan late Sunday, authorities said.
New Zealand ends all pandemic restrictions outside main city of Auckland
WELLINGTON - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday lifted all coronavirus restrictions across the country, except in second-wave hotspot Auckland, as the number of new infections slowed to...
Researchers warn 53 trillion tons of plastic will be in Earth's waterways by 2030
A newly published study is warning that there will be 53 trillion metric tons of plastic pollution in the world's rivers, lakes and oceans by 2030. The research, published in...
Man attacked by shark while snorkeling in Florida Keys
An Atlanta man was attacked by a shark while snorkeling in the Florida Keys, sheriff officials said. The victim, Andrew Charles Eddy, 30, was bitten in the shoulder “almost immediately”...
Bad Bunny performs surprise concert on top of truck driving through NYC
This live concert had a unique obstacle: oncoming traffic.
Trump predicts disaster for Dems if they try to block his SCOTUS pick
President Trump on Monday predicted that Democrats moving to impeach him in an effort to block a Senate vote to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg would backfire and Republicans would...
Volunteers take matters into their own hands and clean up NYC neighborhood
"It’s wonderful to watch all these New Yorkers come together and make change happen," said Ann Cutbill Lenane.
Biden backtracks on promise to release list of Supreme Court nominees
Joe Biden said in June that he would release a list of nominees to the Supreme Court after the vetting process is completed -- a matter that has taken on...
Chicago restaurants may use old train cars, portable greenhouses for winter months
Eating out is about to get weird. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many restaurants across the country were forced to focus on outdoor dining and to-go orders. While that solution...
Madrid rolls out new coronavirus lockdown measures amid surge
Madrid started rolling out new lockdown measures Monday targeting neighborhoods that have seen a surge in COVID-19 infections. Police were assembled in the Spanish capital at checkpoints in several working-class...
Nikola founder leaves amid fraud claims sending shares plunging
Nikola founder Trevor Milton has left the embattled electric-vehicle startup's board following a slew of embarrassing allegations by a short-seller. Phoenix-based Nikola announced the shakeup early Monday morning as it grappled...
There won't be another week of Tom Brady drama
Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians’ assessment of Tom Brady’s play was far less critical Sunday than it had been the week before. Brady followed up his two-interception loss in...
Fantasy football injury report for Week 2: Saquon Barkley, Christian McCaffrey
It was a downright awful day for injuries across the NFL. Saquon Barkley, Christian McCaffrey, Davante Adams, Raheem Mostert and Jimmy Garoppolo were among those injured in Week 2 of...
Paige Spiranac impressed with Bryson DeChambeau's US Open win
Paige Spiranac will give credit where it is due. On Sunday, Spiranac congratulated Bryson DeChambeau on his US Open win, less than two months after the "Playing A Round" podcast...
Two killed in fiery crash in Rockland County
Two off-duty EMTs were killed in a fiery Rockland County crash early Monday when they collided with a tractor-trailer on the New York State Thruway, officials said. The crash happened...
What could push Jets into using the nuclear option on Adam Gase
The 49ers embarrassed the Jets 31-13 on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, dropping them to 0-2 this season. Here are some thoughts and observations from the game. 1. This team is...
US, China disagree over who will control TikTok after Oracle deal
When it comes to who will control TikTok, Washington and Beijing are dancing to completely different tunes. Chinese tech giant ByteDance insisted on Monday it will keep the reins of...
Alabama State University student charged in classmate's shooting death
An Alabama State University junior has been charged with fatally shooting a classmate who disappeared after leaving his dorm room to grab cash, police said. Ivry Hall, a 20-year-old Golden...
People working from home still feel guilty about taking a lunch break
Three in 10 employees don’t take a lunch break when working from home – according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans working from home found 29 percent don’t...
Trump says he'll wait until after RBG's funeral to announce SCOTUS pick
President Trump said Monday he would probably announce his nominee to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court by Friday or Saturday. "I think it'll be on Friday...
Man reportedly sliced open pregnant wife's belly to check baby's gender
An Indian man who has five daughters was so desperate for a son that he allegedly ripped open his pregnant wife’s stomach with a sickle to find out if she...
Sen. Alexander backs GOP effort in Supreme Court fight
Sen. Lamar Alexander says he supports the Senate holding a vote on President Trump's nominee to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the nation's highest bench before the...
Over 10 million US residents under warning as Tropical Storm Beta approaches
Tropical storm conditions reached the Texas coast Sunday, though the heaviest rain isn’t expected until late Monday and Tuesday when Beta is forecast to make official landfall
Giants' options to replace Saquon Barkley are far from ideal
CHICAGO -- Dion Lewis saw no need to sugarcoat the stomach-turning truth. How do the Giants replace Saquon Barkley if an MRI exam Monday confirms he is out for the...
Top Democrats threaten to expand Supreme Court if Trump fills RBG seat
A rising number of prominent Democrats are speaking out in favor of "packing" the Supreme Court as fears mount over the impending reality that the nation's highest bench will soon...
Giants working out former Falcons star to possibly replace Saquon Barkley
Saquon Barkley, the player, cannot be replaced. Saquon Barkley, the roster spot, will have to be replaced. And so, the Giants are looking for candidates and will bring in veteran...
President Trump calls LA deputies wounded in Compton ambush
President Trump has reached out to the two LA County deputies who were wounded in a brazen ambush to wish them a speedy recovery – and spoke to the female...
Coronavirus can spread through the air: CDC
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance about the coronavirus to acknowledge that the deadly pathogen is airborne and can travel distances beyond 6 feet. “It...
Turbo tortoise chases dog in the yard
A surprisingly fast tortoise named Tuk chased a dog in this adorable interspecies playdate. Watch the moment the cavapoo — a mix between a King Charles cavalier and a poodle...
'Very confused' Biden's latest flub on campaign trail
Joe Biden said during a campaign speech in Philadelphia that about 200 million people have died of the coronavirus in the US -- or nearly two-thirds of the population --...
Flight attendant, passenger argue over American flag-themed neck gaiter
A Spirit Airlines passenger who was wearing an American flag-themed neck gaiter as a mask touched off a viral, caught-on-camera altercation when he refused to switch the face covering that...
Justice Dept. brands these three cities 'anarchist jurisdictions'
New York City was among three cities labeled “anarchist jurisdictions” by the Justice Department on Sunday and targeted to lose federal money for failing to control protesters and defunding cops,...
Congressional report reveals China's grim role in COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic might have been prevented if not for Chinese cover-ups in the early days of the outbreak and the World Health Organization “parroting” Beijing propaganda, according to a...
Giants failed to break another sad trend
CHICAGO — The Giants should ask the NFL to start next season with a double-bye just to survive into Week 3. For the fourth straight season and the seventh time...
US Open contender angered by lost-ball fiasco
Harris English doesn’t generally lose his temper. He might be one of the most even-tempered players on the PGA Tour. But on the first hole of the U.S. Open final...
49ers blame rash of injuries on 'trash' MetLife Stadium turf
The 49ers had some complaints about the new turf at MetLife Stadium. San Francisco lost star edge-rusher Nick Bosa to what is believed to be a torn ACL. Fellow defensive...
The role Jacob deGrom's Cy Young chase will play for Mets
The biggest concern is keeping the Mets’ miniscule postseason chances alive, but Jacob deGrom will also have a National League Cy Young Award race to consider. DeGrom will return to...
Golf's big names had it rough to close US Open
The big names lingered Sunday morning at Winged Foot, threatening to make a push to put the pressure on the top of the leaderboard. Three of the top four ranked...
Jets receiving corps is getting thinner
At this rate, Sam Darnold will have to start catching his own passes. His already-thin wide receiver corps took yet another hit on Sunday, when his most established option, Breshad...
The 15 best-dressed celebrities at Emmys 2020 — from home!
Though the 2020 Emmys were red carpet-free, there was no shortage of viral fashion moments.
So much for Gregg Williams' ballyhooed Jets defense
Dominant? More like dominated. On Friday, defensive coordinator Gregg Williams said his defense was close to being dominant, that it just had to finish plays to become elite. On Sunday,...
Woman spread coronavirus to 15 people on international flight
A single sickened airplane passenger spread coronavirus to 15 other people aboard a flight from London to Vietnam, according to a newly published study. The passenger, identified as a 27-year-old...
US Open runner-up's implosion isn't all negative
Matthew Wolff had a chance at making history Sunday. Instead, he was left with a lesson for his bright future. The 21-year-old was the 54-hole leader by two shots at...
Daniel Jones was so close to becoming Giants hero
One step forward, two turnovers back. With one more 10-yard completion, Daniel Jones awakes Monday a hero to Giants fans. With a game-ending touchdown pass and a 17-point comeback, the...
Bryson DeChambeau's stunning US Open win is game-changing
Get used to this, people. Bryson DeChambeau told he us wants to change the game of golf, and — skeptics be damned — that’s exactly what he’s doing. Golf’s old-school...
Emmys 2020 recap: The best and worst moments from this year’s unusual show
The 2020 Emmys gave host Jimmy Kimmel and presenters an unusual challenge.