September 25, 2020
One part of the Giants is going exactly as planned
The more the sacks, the fewer the scoffs. When general manager Dave Gettleman said in the offseason that the Giants would rely on the defensive scheme of generating pressure on...
Kamala Harris names Tupac 'best rapper alive'
2Pac lives! Vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris called Tupac Shakur the "best rapper alive" during an interview at the NAACP's virtual convention Friday — even though the legendary emcee has...
These Knicks will be Tom Thibodeau's reclamation projects
Knicks new head coach Tom Thibodeau gained a reputation in Chicago as a point guard whisperer. Beyond his stellar work with Derrick Rose, Thibodeau maximized the talents of D.J. Augustin,...
Yankees' worst playoff fears are coming true after sloppy loss
They have talked about winning a World Series since March and Aaron Boone felt the same way after a gut-wrenching loss to the Marlins on Friday night at Yankee Stadium....
Trump bans oil drilling off Virginia, North Carolina coasts
President Trump on Friday announced a ban on oil drilling off the coast of North Carolina and Virginia — expanding an Atlantic moratorium he established this month. Trump announced the...
At last, FBI's reckless bungling of Russia probe exposed
After years of investigations, we finally have proof that a 2016 presidential candidate colluded with a Russian agent to help win the election — and that candidate was Hillary Clinton....
Show patience with these fantasy football disappointments
It can be very easy to be discouraged by a slow start in fantasy football. You see yourself at the bottom of the standings with an 0-2 record, your friends...
The 'monster' COVID roadblock that could derail college basketball
One coach called it a “monster” roadblock. Another described it as “extreme.” A source from the Big East suggested it could lead to alterations in its planning for the season....
New deal with DOE lets some UFT teachers work from home
The Department of Education will now allow many more teachers to work from home this upcoming school year as part of a new deal with their union, officials said late...
Frank Gore compares Jets 'beast' to Hall of Famer
Welcome to the Mekhi Becton fan club, Frank Gore. It’s getting crowded. The venerable Jets running back threw praise at the rookie offensive tackle Friday, describing him as a “beast,”...
Louisville extends curfew as unrest over Breonna Taylor continues
Despite a 9 p.m. curfew, protests continued in Louisville Friday night over a Kentucky grand jury's decision not to indict police officers in the killing of Breonna Taylor. Unrest was...
Knicks want to bring Pat Riley's 'core values' back
Tom Thibodeau knows he’s building the Knicks from scratch. But Thibodeau has a Miami model to which to aspire — with one of his idols, president Pat Riley, constructing another...
Child allegedly abducted by dad and 2 body-armor-clad pals found safe in NYC
A 7-year-old girl who was abducted in Pennsylvania — allegedly by her estranged father and two armed, body-armor-clad male friends — is safe after hostage negotiators talked the dad into...
Giants aren't taking 'talented' Nick Mullens lightly
The Giants opened the season against Ben Roethlisberger, playing his first game since undergoing surgery on his throwing elbow. Week 2 presented a matchup against the ever-inconsistent Mitch Trubisky. Still,...
Jets sophomore becoming the 'dog' he wants to be
Quinnen Williams looks different to observers after shedding weight and adding muscle in the offseason. His performance so far doesn’t feel the same, either. “I can tell the difference,” the...
Massachusetts woman arrested for injuring 2-year-old in road rage incident
Massachusetts police arrested a woman they said threw a cup of iced coffee at a sleeping 2-year-old boy in a road rage incident. Emma Silva, 20, of Marstons Mill, Mass.,...
This could be the last chance for promising Giants running back
It’s déjà vu with a twist for Wayne Gallman. One year ago, an early-season injury to Saquon Barkley opened a door for Gallman, who answered the call at first, but...
UN investigators confirm: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is a monster
A UN fact-finding mission has amassed evidence of “crimes against humanity” by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his top lieutenants. “Far from being isolated acts, these crimes were coordinated and...
Yankees pitcher has one more start to cement postseason role
Deivi Garcia’s entry to the majors took a step back in his most recent outing, when he gave up six runs in just three innings at Fenway Park. He’s got...
Gov. Andrew Cuomo needs to start spelling out his spending cuts
It’s long past time for Gov. Cuomo to offer up his Plan B for spending cuts if the feds don’t dump tens of billions on the state. Critics, such as...
Fresh proof the entire Russiagate probe was nothing but a political smear
Fresh proof, and lots of it, just landed that the entire Russiagate probe was a political hit on Team Trump — unprecedented abuse of Justice Department powers by Obama-era officials...
Why the Democrats won't pack the Supreme Court
For many progressive opinion-makers, the only way to save the Supreme Court is to destroy it. They believe the best response to the Republican-held Senate confirming a Trump nominee to...
Man accused of breaking into MLB stadium takes tractor joyride
Breaking and entering and, riding a tractor? Keyon A. Lambert was charged with a felony count of criminal damage to property and misdemeanor disorderly conduct in June after he was...
Andrew Cuomo is playing with racial fire
With children being shot down in the streets all across New York — a by-product of statewide double-digit increases in gun homicides — you’d think Gov. Cuomo would be too...
Finding the best of NYC despite the COVID-19 shutdowns
I moved to New York City so I could, on any given day, listen to some of the world’s greatest classical music, see some of the world’s finest art and...
Nets owner weighs in on Steve Nash 'white privilege' debate
Nets owner Joe Tsai said he was glad Steve Nash’s hiring as Brooklyn’s coach created a discussion about “white privilege,’’ but believes the argument doesn’t hold up. ESPN’s Stephen A....
From Spanish flu to COVID-19, how NYC's oldest restaurants are surviving 2nd pandemic
They survived Hurricane Sandy, 9/11 and even the 1918 Spanish flu. Now New York’s oldest and most storied restaurants, bars and cafes are struggling to survive the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump rips Gov. Cuomo over plan to slow-walk a COVID-19 vaccine in New York
WASHINGTON -- President Trump skewered Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday after he threatened to slow-roll a COVID-19 vaccine in New York -- telling the Democrat he should have trusted his...
'I hate you': NBA legend unloads on mysterious TV personality
Allen Iverson is talking about a beef -- not a misunderstanding, he's talking about a beef -- but he's leaving it up to the imagination to figure out which television...
3 Orthodox Jewish men die of COVID-19 hours after arriving at NYC hospital
All three men were fatally ill with the disease by the time they sought treatment at the Maimonides Medical Center in Borough Park.
Sir David Attenborough becomes fastest to reach 1M Instagram followers
Attenborough's first post was a video of himself warning about environmental disasters.
Gregg Williams doesn't see a Jets practice problem
Practice? We’re still talking about practice? NBA legend Allen Iverson’s infamous 2002 plea was still lingering in the air Friday, as Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams pushed back against comments...
Maury Povich says his show has 'classic Shakespearean' elements
"What's appealing when it comes to watching TV, it's always been those classic Shakespearean themes, whether it's love, lust, betrayal, conflict or drama."
Maryland man sentenced to prison for throwing parties against COVID-19 orders
He's serving hard time for hard partying. A Maryland man was sentenced Friday to a year in prison for hosting two parties in defiance of the state's coronavirus orders barring...
18 parking meter solar panels found 'intentionally damaged' in NYC
The total damage will cost the city $14,000 to repair, cops said.
NYC Elections boss blasts Carranza in flap over school poll sites
Elections executive director Michael Ryan said his staff had been working "very closely" with Department of Education officials for months about the designation of early voting sites amid the coronavirus...
New Jersey students seen mocking George Floyd in racist photo
A photo showing two New Jersey high school students apparently mocking the police death of George Floyd has been circulating on social media. The photo shows one shirtless student wearing...
NY AG suggests NYPD stop conducting traffic stops
The New York State Attorney General will not be filing charges against an NYPD sergeant for a 2019 police-involved shooting death but did recommend cops no longer arrest people during...
Why Ethan Hawke created his first TV show with 'The Good Lord Bird'
“It was definitely the most challenging undertaking of my life,” says Hawke, 49, who stars in and executive-produced the show.
Mets will play Saturday doubleheader after game is postponed
The Mets' game against the Nationals in Washington on Friday night has been postponed because of inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on...
Period drama king David Morrissey on research and filming during COVID-19
English actor David Morrissey has been a staple in period pieces over the course of his prolific career.
Trump to nominate Amy Coney Barrett to US Supreme Court: reports
The White House has indicated in conversations that Barrett was Trump's intended choice to replace the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg but cautioned that he could still change...
Judge tosses quadriplegic defense in hedge fund manager sexual harassment case
A federal judge has ruled that being a quadriplegic did not necessarily stop a hedge fund manager from sexually harassing his employees. Influential biotech investor Sam Isaly -- who left...
Willie Randolph details his side of bizarre Mets firing
Willie Randolph went to Omar Minaya's hotel room thinking he had to save Rick Peterson's job. Instead, he was walking in to collect his own pink slip. The Mets had...
De Blasio hits back at Gov. Cuomo over police reform demands
An impatient Mayor Bill de Blasio slapped back at Governor Andrew Cuomo's demand that City Hall produce a new police reform plan on Friday, saying the fight was animated by...
Principals union blasts DOE for blaming COVID-19 outbreak on school staff
The city principals union ripped the Department of Education Friday for accusing Staten Island middle school staffers of failing to social distance after a teacher tested positive for the coronavirus....
Study finds belly fat linked to early death, regardless of weight
It's the largest study to date that links abdominal fat specifically to premature death, regardless of hip or thigh size.
Australian airline selling stocked bar carts from retired jets
There are 1,000 mobile liquor cabinets up for grabs.
Conor McGregor says he's fighting boxing great next
Conor McGregor says he is returning to the ring. The UFC star said Friday he is "boxing Manny Pacquiao next in the Middle East," which would be his second career...
The real 'Schitt's Creek' motel will be up for sale soon
This television-famous property can be your own, but you won't see Johnny Rose (Eugene Levy) or Stevie Budd (Emily Hampshire) working the check-in desk.
'Our first dictatorship is school': Thai students revolt
BANGKOK - Wearing white ribbons, publicly hacking off their hair and making “Hunger Games” salutes - Thailand’s high school students are doing their best to shake up the country’s rigid...
Newly-released bodycam footage shows moments after Breonna Taylor raid
Newly surfaced police bodycam footage shows the moments after the botched apartment raid that resulted in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky. In the 44-second clip posted...
Jeffrey Epstein victims compensation fund starts pay-outs to accusers
The victims compensation fund for Jeffrey Epstein's accusers has already received claims from 50 women and has begun issuing pay-outs to some, a rep with the fund said. The program...
School, teen agree to end lawsuit over sexual assault note
PORTLAND, Maine — The Cape Elizabeth School Department has agreed to remove any record of discipline against a student who posted a note about sexual assault in a bathroom last...
Queens bar made famous by 'Goodfellas' looted by burglars
The Woodhaven watering hole was looted of the cash register, POS system, about $300 in cash and four bottles of booze from behind the bar by a pair of thieves,...
'Trump was right' about ginned-up Russia probe, FBI texts show
The bombshell admission is contained in a text message exchange that took place on Jan. 5, 2017, and was among several that lawyers for former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.
DOE revisiting furlough list after staffer rips cuts for low-income employees
A Department of Education staffer ripped plans to furlough low-wage city workers in a letter to Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza this week -- and now the agency said it will...
Thom Brennaman resigning from Reds job after anti-gay slur
Longtime Reds play-by-play man Thom Brennaman is resigning from Fox Sports Ohio after he was suspended last month for using a homophobic slur that was caught on air by a...
Teen accused of killing two in Kenosha fighting extradition to Wisconsin
The Illinois teen accused of fatally gunning down two protesters during violent demonstrations sparked by the police shooting of Jacob Blake is fighting extradition to Wisconsin, according to reports. The...
Breonna protesters' dangerous lies and other commentary
Ex G-man: Breonna Protesters’ Dangerous Lies “As if on cue,” laments ex-FBI agent James Gagliano at the Washington Examiner, “civil unrest” erupted following the grand jury’s decision in the Breonna...
Greta Thunberg and youth climate protests make a return
STOCKHOLM — Teenage environmental activist Greta Thunberg is back. She joined fellow demonstrators outside the Swedish Parliament on Friday to kick off a day of socially distanced global climate protests....
WeWork sells control of China business to private equity firm
WeWork has sold a majority stake in its China business to a private-equity firm in the troubled office-sharing startup's latest effort to cut costs. The deal announced Thursday will hand...
Pablo Escobar's nephew says 'vision' led him to uncle's $18M cash stash
Pablo Escobar's nephew claims he found $18 million cash in a secret "cove" in the late drug lord's Colombian home -- after a "vision" led him to the loot. Nicolás...
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine shows promising results
Scientists said 98 percent of the 1,000 participants in the government-backed trial had “neutralizing antibodies” — which defend cells from pathogens — roughly a month after receiving the vaccination.
Novavax stock soars after start of late-stage COVID-19 vaccine trial
Novavax's stock price surged Friday after the biotech firm started a key late-stage trial of its experimental coronavirus vaccine. Shares in the Maryland-based company soared nearly 11 percent to $113.56...
Pol calls for DOH to suspend alleged anti-Semitic hospital resident
A Brooklyn state assemblyman is demanding that the state Health Department take immediate action against a hospital resident for allegedly making anti-Semitic statements on social media. Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein (D-Brooklyn)...
Play in the Under in this matchup of MLB bottom feeders
It has been a lost season for both the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals, but both are bringing their best starters to the mound Friday as each looks to...
Judge says 2020 Census must continue for another month
ORLANDO, Fla. — A federal judge has stopped the 2020 Census from finishing at month’s end and suspended a year-end deadline for delivering the numbers needed to decide how many...
Google agrees to workplace changes in settling sexual misconduct suit
Google's parent Alphabet on Friday settled a shareholder lawsuit that accused it of covering up lavish exit packages to executives found responsible for sexual misconduct, saying it would overhaul workplace...
Yosemite National Park reopens following closure due to wildfire smoke
Yosemite National Park will reopen to the public Friday morning following a weeklong closure due to significant smoke impacts from California’s wildfires. The popular national park will welcome guests once...
Trump to designate KKK, Antifa as terrorist groups in black empowerment plan
President Trump unveiled an economic empowerment plan for black Americans in Atlanta on Friday that will designate both Antifa and the Ku Klux Klan as terrorist organizations. The “Platinum Plan”...
Lawyer for maskless mom arrested at football game says she 'committed no crime'
The Ohio mom who was tased and arrested in the stands of a grade-school football game had refused to wear a mask because she has asthma and was keeping more...
Most terrifying workout ever? Hudson Yards' Edge yoga offers elevated outdoor class
Don't look downward dog!
Samuel L. Jackson to reprise Nick Fury role in Disney+ series
He has played eyepatch-wearing Fury in films including “Spider-Man: Far from Home” and “Avengers: Endgame.”
Jimmy Garoppolo's replacement has 'higher expectation' for start against Giants
As Jimmy Garoppolo continues to nurse a high ankle sprain, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Friday that backup Nick Mullens will start against the Giants on Sunday. C.J Beathard will...
Neiman Marcus emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid COVID-19
Neiman Marcus said on Friday it has completed its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection process, emerging from one of the highest-profile retail collapses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Its restructuring plan eliminated...
Louisville cop who called BLM protesters 'punks' is relieved of duty
The white Louisville, Kentucky, police major who belittled Black Lives Matter protesters in an email -- calling them "punks" who will be living in their parents’ basements all their lives...
Women are skipping out on motherhood because everything is awful
“The world is on fire now. I don't want to bring a child into that.”
This city just banned candy from supermarket checkout aisles
"It's not a ban, it's a nudge."
RBG's passing, protests reignite over Breonna Taylor: The Post’s week in photos
As the summer comes to an end, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passes from cancer and protests continue over Breonna Taylor's death.
First man cured of HIV infection now has terminal cancer
Timothy Ray Brown, the first person known to have been cured of HIV infection, says he is now terminally ill from a recurrence of the cancer that prompted his historic...
De Blasio gets testy with radio host over COVID-19 teacher staffing
Mayor Bill de Blasio defended not having final teacher staffing numbers Friday in a testy exchange with WNYC radio host Brian Lehrer. Lehrer asked de Blasio exactly how many educators...
Coach handbags are 25 percent off at Macy's during surprise sale
If you can't get enough of the end-of-summer Coach deals, then Macy's has the perfect sale for you. Starting on September 25, you can enjoy 25% off select regular-priced Coach...
And water is wet: NYC streets and sidewalks are filthy, state audit finds
Auditors from state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's office inspected a sample of 271 "blockfaces" -- one side of a city block corner, including the street and sidewalk.
Wife's alleged $1.2 million plot to kill soccer star husband failed horribly
Turkish football WAG Yagmur Asik has been accused of plotting to have her husband murdered by a $1.2 million hitman, according to reports. Yagmur, 27, married ex-Turkey international Emre Asik...
Man arrested for fatal drive-by shooting of two Brooklyn teens
Bonilla is accused of opening fire on the three teens during a basketball game at George Walker Jr. Park in Cypress Hills around 6:40 p.m. on a Sunday evening.
Ron Paul hospitalized after he appears to suffer stroke during livestream
Former Texas congressman Ron Paul suffered an apparent stroke-like illness in the middle of a live-stream on Friday afternoon.
Discman attack, Shaq's bodyguard: Crazy details of Kobe punching teammate over $100
A sucker punch, a hurled Discman and open threats led to Phil Jackson to ask the Lakers' team bus to pull over on the side of the road in Cleveland...
Singapore testing out automated COVID-19 'SwabBot'
SINGAPORE - Seeking to improve the sometimes uncomfortable process of getting a COVID-19 test, a Singapore company has developed an automated swab-testing robot which could also cut risks facing healthcare...
RBG's personal trainer Bryant Johnson spotted doing push-ups at funeral
Many felt it was a unique and fitting tribute.
Hey, 'Riverdale' fans: Gargling mouthwash before kissing won't stop COVID-19
At least their breath will be minty fresh, though.
Prudential fires man accused of telling social media star to 'go back to Wuhan'
Insurance giant Prudential has fired an employee accused of telling a Korean-American social media star to “go back to Wuhan” while at a California restaurant, company officials said. Prudential Financial...
'Restaurants for Biden': Famous chefs, restaurateurs claim Trump 'failed' industry
They���re riding with Biden. An open letter in favor of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has reportedly been signed by some of the restaurant industry's biggest names, according to food...
Queens man charged in fatal stabbing of his wife: cops
The man who allegedly stabbed his wife to death in their Queens apartment this week — and later called 911 threatening suicide — has been charged with the slaying, police...
Ex-teaching assistant pleads guilty to having sex with teen boy at her school
A former teaching assistant in Illinois has admitted to having sex with a 14-year-old student while she worked at his school, according to disturbing new reports. Allyssa Gustafson, 24, entered...
Ranting, maskless protester shuts down NYC coronavirus presser
Heshy Tischler, a local community activist, screamed at the head of the city's public hospital system, Dr. Mitchell Katz, and refused to put on a mask or keep six feet...
Retired cop injured by stage diver at Asbury Park concert wins $2M in suit
Jason Kooken, 46, sued Asbury Audio, Inc., which organized and produced the April 2 benefit concert headlined by famed hardcore band Agnostic Front.
'The man shot my daddy': Kids traumatized watching hero father shot
The three young children who witnessed their father get shot at a Bronx car dealership are emotionally traumatized -- and will need therapy to get through it, their mother told...
Three people shot across NYC as gunplay continues to spike: cops
Three people were shot across Gotham on Thursday, according to preliminary numbers released by cops Friday, including a woman collecting cans. A 46-year-old man was popped in the foot on...
Facebook gets temporary exemptions from Apple App Store fees
Facebook said Friday that businesses running paid online events on its iOS app would not need to pay a 30 percent fee to Apple for the remainder of 2020, temporarily...
Florida man suing McDonald's says he chipped tooth on Chicken McNugget
A Florida man is not lovin’ the dental agony he claims he suffered after biting into a McDonald’s Chicken McNugget, according to a report. Alexei Stolfat of West Palm Beach...
Amish brothers avoid jail time despite admitting sex with 12-year-old sister
Two Amish brothers in Missouri admitted having sex with their 12-year-old sister and getting her pregnant — but managed to avoid jail time because a prosecutor feared they'd "be eaten...
Machine Gun Kelly's 'Tickets to My Downfall' is a punk move
Megan Fox's "achingly beautiful boy" is no longer just a rapper.
With schools shut, Indonesian bus drivers ferry COVID-19 patients instead
JAKARTA - For the past decade, Yusuf Iswahyu has ferried Indonesian children in his yellow bus to and from their schools. But with many shut due to COVID-19, the 29-year-old...
Hunter killed by grizzly in Alaska died during 'surprise attack'
An investigation found Austin Pfeiffer died during the “surprise attack” and didn’t have a firearm or bear spray with him at the time, according to Thursday’s statement.
Groups decry proposal to roll back Alaska forest protections
JUNEAU, Alaska — The U.S. Forest Service is proposing to exempt the country’s largest national forest from a ban on timber harvests and road building in roadless areas, a move...
Justice Department seeks immediate ban on WeChat in US
The Justice Department is seeking an immediate ban on downloads of WeChat in Apple and Google app stores, saying the Chinese-owned messaging service is a threat to the security of...
Airline crew held in COVID-19 ‘concentration camp’
The cabin crew of a British Airways flight has been held in what one flight attendant has described as a “concentration camp” in Hong Kong after a colleague tested positive...
Off-duty Pennsylvania cop charged in boozy tire-slashing spree
A Pennsylvania cop has been charged in an off-duty tire-slashing spree that allegedly took place after a bartender in the city where he works refused to serve him any more...
Woman shot in the head as she collected recyclables on Queens street
A woman was shot as she collected recyclables on a Queens street, cops said Friday. The 69-year-old victim was behind a row of stores at 147th Street and Northern Boulevard...
Indiana woman, friend allegedly poisoned husband with deadly mushrooms
Katrina Fouts, 54, and Terry Hopkins, 65, were charged with the murder of Fouts' husband, 50-year-old David Fouts.
Trump says debates with Biden will be like the UFC Octagon
President Trump on Friday told a group of Hispanic supporters in Miami that his upcoming debates with Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden will be like UFC cage matches. Trump —...
'Family Guy' casts YouTube star Arif Zahir as new Cleveland Brown
Mike Henry, who is white, has voiced Brown since the Seth MacFarlane-helmed show began in 1999.
Lionel Messi's fight with Barcelona escalates over friend's forced exit
Things are only getting Messi-er with Barcelona. Lionel Messi decided to stay with the team and not bring them to court over his wish to leave on a free transfer...
Queen Elizabeth faces $45 million shortfall due to COVID-19
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and her family are facing a 35 million pound ($45 million) hit from the coronavirus pandemic, partly due to a shortage of tourists, the monarch’s money-manager...
Orthodox doctor warns High Holy Days ceremonies could fuel COVID-19 outbreak
A prominent doctor on Long Island is warning that ceremonies marking the Jewish High Holy Days could fuel another coronavirus outbreak in already hard-hit communities, triggering a vicious backlash online....
William Hill shares surge after approaches from Apollo, Caesars
Shares in British bookmaker William Hill soared Friday after the company revealed it received takeover proposals from two American suitors. The London-listed stock ended the day up 43.4 percent at...
Mets will deny Max Scherzer a milestone
Last stop. Last stop. No passengers. No playoffs. No more daily COVID tests for the Mets and Nationals as both teams’ playoff chances came back negative. Appropriately, the disappointing squads...
Here's what Dr. Birx thinks about rumors she's leaving coronavirus task force
“Do I look like a person that is diminished?" the task force coordinator said when asked Thursday about a CNN report which claimed the health official was unhappy about her...
Supergoop takes 20 percent off SPF products for Friends and Family Sale
100% Mineral Invincible Setting Powder Sale price: $24.00 Original price: $30.00 Play Home & Away Set Sale price: $61.60 Original price: $77.00 Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 Sale price: $27.20...
CC Sabathia reveals 'fake' reason behind mysterious Red Sox feud
CC Sabathia has some Michael Jordan in him. There has always been confusion around why the former Yankees ace seemed to hate Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. so much....
Breonna Taylor's family urges Kentucky AG to release grand jury transcripts
Breonna Taylor’s family members on Friday called on Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron to release the transcripts from the grand jury that did not bring charges against the police officers...
Two charged over handling of deadly COVID-19 outbreak at veterans home
"We believe this is the first criminal case in the country brought against those involved in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic,” AG Maura Healey told reporters.
Three churchgoers arrested for failing to wear masks at Idaho protest
Three people were arrested at an anti-mask protest in Idaho where churchgoers gathered to belt out religious songs in a city hall parking lot. The parishioners from Christ Church in...
CDC says nearly 50 percent of coronavirus patients did not report their close contacts
Contact tracing, when effective, may help interrupt the chain of coronavirus transmission. However, noncooperation from infected individuals and failure to reach close contacts feeds into ongoing transmission. In North Carolina,...
Woman charged after driving truck through Breonna Taylor protesters
A Buffalo woman was charged Friday with hitting a cyclist while driving a pickup truck through upstate Breonna Taylor protesters as caught in a now-viral video. Joanna Gollnau, 25, was...
Glenn Close will play Roy Cohn in 'Angels in America' reading
One small step closer to theater audiences actually being in the room with them.
French Open keeps cutting down on fans
The French Open continues to shrink — and become safer. On Sept. 6, the French Tennis Federation announced it would allow 11,000 fans daily on the ground of Roland Garros,...
Crew of all-female firefighters makes history in Florida
These trailblazers are setting the status quo on fire.
Nancy Pelosi still doesn't think Biden should debate Trump
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is standing by her statement that Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden should not debate President Trump. Speaking to CBS' "This Morning" Friday, Pelosi (D-Calif.) made the...
Buffalo Police Department will no longer require names on uniforms
As a means to protect officers from threat incidents, Buffalo cops will don an identifying number instead of their name as part of a new policy change that went into...
Parents are more concerned about their children's online safety during remote learning
Three-quarters of American parents are more worried than ever about their child’s online safety — due to distance learning, according to new research. As children return to their classrooms virtually,...
Mark Zuckerberg calls Breonna Taylor decision 'painful reminder' of injustice
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg reportedly called a grand jury's failure to indict any cops for killing Breonna Taylor a "painful reminder" of the need for criminal justice reform. The billionaire...
De Blasio makes outdoor dining permanent and 'year-round'
New York City's al fresco dining program that was launched in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic lockdown will become a permanent part of the Big Apple, Mayor Bill de...
Jets' injury mess is as bad as they feared
The signs weren’t encouraging all week, but Jets coach Adam Gase confirmed wide receivers Jamison Crowder and Breshad Perriman and right tackle George Fant will not play Sunday in Indianapolis....
US, UK reportedly set to announce new AI partnership
The Trump administration is set to announce that the United States and the United Kingdom have signed a new agreement to cooperate on research and development on artificial intelligence, Axios...
Experience the cleaning power of UV-C light with these 30 gadgets
As of late, you have likely been seeing a plethora of UV-C-powered gadgets designed to eliminate germs, bacteria, and viruses in a matter of seconds. But, do they really work?...
Jamal Adams' social media threat shows how great it is with Seahawks
The difference between what Jamal Adams is worried about this season with the Seattle Seahawks compared to the train wreck he left behind with the Jets is quite distinct. Adams,...
These copper-based items designed to kill bacteria, viruses are on sale
Humans have been using copper since 2600 B.C. as a way to sterilize wounds and drinking water—and now its popularity is on the rise again due to its antimicrobial properties....
Prepare for the GRE, LSAT and SAT with this all-in-one test prep bundle
If you want to go to a highly selective university, whether for an undergraduate program, to get your master’s or to earn a law degree, then you need entrance exam...
Mueller team FBI agent: Flynn prosecution had 'get Trump' vibe, collusion 'dead end'
An FBI official who worked on former special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election believed some investigators had a "get Trump" attitude and that the...
Hero rat honored with bravery medal
Say “cheese,” Magawa! This 7-year-old giant African pouched rat on Friday was awarded a British veterinary charity’s top civilian award for animal bravery after sniffing out unexploded landmines in Cambodia....
Duo plotted 'Netflix worthy' attacks on Trump Tower, other sites: feds
Kristopher Sean Matthews, of Elgin, South Carolina, is accused of conspiring with other ISIS supporters over a period of months, including a Texas man named Jaylyn Christopher Molina.
Jerry Seinfeld can't let go of his big issue with Mets booth
What's the deal with "final strike" calls? Jerry Seinfeld wants to know after he was evidently watching the Mets on Thursday night and once again picked a bone with Gary...
Why birds are singing a 'sexier' song during COVID-19 lockdown
Quarantine has made birds more sultry. The coronavirus shutdown has had a huge, unintended but generally positive impact on nature — including, new research has found, making birds sing softer,...
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, wife test positive for coronavirus
The Democratic governor and first lady received nasal swab tests Thursday afternoon after learning a staff member who works in their living quarters became infected with the virus, his office...
This service guarantees to make your knives sharper than the day you bought them
Keeping your social distance by cooking at home? Then you need a set of razor-sharp knives that can help you get the job done. Why? Because, frankly, sharp knives work...
US senators urge Netflix to drop Chinese sci-fi series over author's comments on Uighurs
LOS ANGELES - Five Republican US senators have urged Netflix to reconsider plans to adapt a Chinese science-fiction book trilogy into a TV series because they said the author has...
Connecticut man facing charges for killing bear to protect his dog
A Connecticut man is facing charges for fatally shooting a bear to protect his pooch, state officials said. William O’Connor, 26, was issued a summons Tuesday after gunning down the...
The winless team you should pick for Week 3 in survivor pool
Congratulations, you won! How do I know this? Well, because everybody won. Last Sunday’s real upset was the fact that there was no upset. If you follow the NFL closely,...
Facebook bans political profile pictures on its internal social network
Facebook has banned its employees from using political images as their profile pictures on its internal social network. The policy is one of several new rules Facebook instituted this week...
New York Public Library releases list of 125 top books for teens
If your teen is already in a rut from Google Classroom glitches, huge Zoom classes and the general chaos of what promises to be a very strange academic year, tell them...
Abiding by COVID-19 curbs, Australian students protest in opposition to gas
SYDNEY- Thousands of Australian students on Friday protested to demand investment in renewable-energy projects, though COVID-19 restrictions confined the events to small gatherings and online activism. About 500 protests were...
Rep behind 'Breonna's Law' arrested at Louisville protest
The Kentucky lawmaker who co-authored "Breonna’s Law" has been charged with felony rioting after being arrested alongside her daughter at Breonna Taylor protests in Louisville. Democratic Rep. Attica Scott, 48, and...
Bronx dad who shielded kids in dealership shootout loses his jobs
Anthony Jefferson, 39, visited the used-car business on Boston Road in Eastchester around 7:30 p.m. Monday to look for a car to surprise the mother of his kids, Danica Jefferson,...
Feds fine BMW $18 million for allegedly inflating sales numbers
The feds slapped German automaker BMW with an $18 million fine for allegedly inflating its sales figures while raising billions of dollars from investors. The Munich-based company's North American unit...
RBG makes history as first woman to lie in state
Even in death, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg continued to make history, on Friday becoming the first woman to lie in state in the US Capitol. Ginsburg, who died...
Joe Namath is starting to worry about Sam Darnold
Joe Namath had some strong thoughts on his former team’s start to the 2020 season. Speaking on The Post’s “Gang's All Here” podcast, the legendary quarterback criticized the Jets’ performance...
Nuggets react after Lakers' LeBron James complaints paid off big time
The Nuggets may have the Lakers right where they want them — down 3-1 in the Western Conference Finals — but a little help from the league wouldn't hurt either....
Alexei Navalny thanks 'unknown friends' for saving his life after poisoning
A relaxed-looking Alexei Navalny posted a touching selfie embracing his wife on his road to recovery after being poisoned with a Soviet-era nerve agent — and thanked his “good unknown...
Wisconsin parents knowingly sending COVID-infected kids to school, officials say
Parents in Wisconsin are knowingly sending their kids to school while the students are infected with COVID-19 or experiencing symptoms, health officials said. Kirsten Johnson, director of the Washington-Ozaukee Public...
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen buy Beverly Hills manse for $17.5M
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in the baby carriage. But when it's three babies, you're gonna need a larger home. John Legend, 41, and Chrissy Teigen,...
Bronx man arrested after delaying treatment for toddler who died, had COVID-19
A 3-year-old girl was found to have COVID-19 following her death at a Queens hospital Thursday — and a friend’s father is under criminal investigation after he took three hours...
California wineries unlikely to sell smoky wines post-wildfires
Smoke from California wildfires can taint the flavor of wine grapes, but flawed harvests are unlikely to make it into the hands of consumers. Or at least that’s what experts...
Famed Bollywood film musician dead at 74 of COVID-19
"He made the '90s kids fall in love with the idea of love."
The fantasy football running back picture changed dramatically Thursday night
The Week 3 installation of "Thursday Night Football" was a blowout Dolphins win over the Jaguars in a Florida showdown. Entering the game as field goal-underdogs, Ryan Fitzpatrick's squad scored...
Keith Hufnagel, skateboard legend, dead at 46
The late athlete founded the popular streetwear brand Huf Worldwide.
Sanders calls for commission to certify 2020 election: 'Democracy must win'
Joe Biden and Donald Trump aren't the only ones preparing for uncertainty and mayhem after Election Day -- Sen. Bernie Sanders is now calling for an independent commission to oversee...
Carpenter builds dozens of desks to support remote learning for students in need
There’s nothing like a neat and clean work space to get the job done. The coronavirus pandemic has upended the traditional academic year for millions of American students, inspiring one...
Playing the Jets' blame game with Joe Namath
Through two weeks, the Jets have looked like the worst team in the NFL. The scores don't really indicate just how atrocious they played, especially on the offensive end. Things...
Faulty propane system eyed in blast that killed teen and leveled Oklahoma home
A suspected faulty propane system caused an Oklahoma City home to explode, killing a teenage girl and injuring her parents and brother, fire officials said. The girl, 14-year-old Berklee Maguire,...
FDA to TikTok teens: Do not do the deadly ‘Benadryl Challenge’
The stunt "can lead to serious heart problems, seizures, coma or even death."
Fox Sports is pivoting back
Fox Sports infamously fired all of its online writers three years ago as it pivoted to video. Now, The Post has learned, there is a re-pivot. The website and app...
Florida gov wants to protect partying students from punishment amid COVID-19
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he wants to seek a "bill of rights" to protect college students from being expelled for partying hearty during the coronavirus pandemic.
London gaining on New York in financial centers ranking
Wall Street is barely hanging onto its title as the global financial capital. A new ranking of the world's top finance centers placed New York City only slightly ahead of...
Lawmaker resigns after kissing girlfriend's breast in virtual session
A married Argentinian MP has resigned after cavorting with his girlfriend during a virtual session of congress — pulling down her top to kiss her newly enhanced breast. Juan Emilio...
Charles Barkley defends cops, says Breonna Taylor shouldn't be 'lumped in' with George Floyd
Basketball legend and NBA analyst Charles Barkley defended Louisville police this week, insisting that the shooting of Breonna Taylor shouldn’t be “lumped in” with other high-profile shootings of unarmed black...
Debating Devonta Freeman's impact in Giants debut
The Giants look to get in the winning column when they return home to take on the defending NFC champions. The Giants are getting the 49ers at the perfect time,...
Kamala Harris to join Bidens at RBG ceremony
Kamala Harris will join Democratic candidate Joe Biden Friday to pay their respects to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the US Capitol.
Louisville cop's friend says heart 'dropped' when he learned of protest shooting
One of Aubrey Gregory's friends, George Rodman, feared the worst when he received word about the shooting, which brought back memories of when his son was killed in the line...
How Saquon Barkley's contract dance with Giants could go now
Forecasts of Saquon Barkley becoming the highest-paid running back in the NFL after this season always included one caveat. If he stays healthy. He didn’t. The long-term implications of Barkley’s...
London cop shot dead after missing gun while booking suspect
A London cop was shot dead in his precinct early Friday while booking in a suspect -- after officers failed to find his gun during an earlier search, according to...
Two wounded in knife attack near site of 2015 magazine terror strike
Two people were wounded in a knife or meat cleaver attack Friday outside the former Paris office of the Charlie Hebdo satirical weekly — and a suspect has been arrested,...
How 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' went from tiny musical to filthy phenom
Dammit, Janet, you're 45! The science-fiction, B-movie-style musical opened Sept. 25, 1975, and became the king of cult hits after the Waverly Theater (now the IFC Center) in Greenwich Village...
European Union appeals in $15 billion tax battle with Apple
The European Union is taking its fight to get $15 billion in back taxes from Apple to the continent's highest court, officials said Friday. The European Commission said it will...
Baby possum reunited with its mother in this cute video
"Give me your milk, Mom!" Staff at a wildlife hospital in St. Lucia, Australia, reunited a brushtail possum with its missing joey after the older marsupial had gotten stuck in...
Two-year old shoots 12-year old cousin after finding gun, police say
A 2-year-old in Alabama was able to gain access to a handgun and accidentally shoot his 12-year-old cousin, according to authorities. Mobile police responded to a report of a shooting...
Kim Jong Un makes rare apology for killing of South Korean soldier
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un issued a rare apology Friday to South Korea over the killing of one of their officials, authorities in Seoul announced. The mea culpa was...
Ryan Fitzpatrick now owns a record only he would reach
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Ryan Fitzpatrick handles the Jacksonville Jaguars as well as anyone in the NFL. It doesn’t matter which uniform the journeyman quarterback is wearing, either. Fitzpatrick accounted for...
Shocking video shows truck plow through Breonna Taylor protesters
A pickup truck driver plowed through a group of protesters in Los Angeles on Thursday night, hurling one of the demonstrators to the ground before speeding away, according to reports....
Louisville cop attends roll call one day after being shot at protest
One of the Louisville police officers shot Wednesday night amid protests over the Breonna Taylor indictment decision was back to his precinct the next day for roll call. Maj. Aubrey...
Yankees star know his defense hasn't been good enough
Gleyber Torres made his eighth error at shortstop on Wednesday, a number he knows is too high. He called his defense this season “regular, I guess.” “I had a little...
Mets star's 'unbelievable' season is over
WASHINGTON — Michael Conforto is getting the remainder of the season off. A day after returning from a two-day break because of left hamstring discomfort, the outfielder was placed on...
Several Google services suffer outages Thursday night
Several Google services, including Gmail, Hangouts and YouTube, briefly went down for many users across the US on Thursday night. The outage-tracking website DownDetector received an influx of reports of...
How projected top pick feels about possibly landing with Rangers
There’s an endearing modesty about Alexis Lafreniere, the projected No. 1 pick in the upcoming 2020 NHL Draft. As the coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc on the NHL’s schedule, forcing the...
LeBron James, Lakers are on the brink of the NBA Finals
The Los Angeles Lakers are a victory away from returning to the NBA Finals — and only another comeback from 3-1 down by the Denver Nuggets can stop them. Anthony...
The Yankees need to fix this before it's too late
BUFFALO — Moving day rapidly approaches, and the Yankees look like they have neither started packing nor notified their utilities nor hired the crew to transport their considerable belongings. They...