September 28, 2020
'Time to be famous': Indians stars determined to right playoff struggles
Jose Ramirez could soon be named the AL MVP. At some point, he’s due to play like one in the postseason, too. Entering the wild-card series against the Yankees in...
3 dead in Northern California wine country wildfires as thousands flee
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Northern California's wine country was on fire again Monday as strong winds fanned flames in the already scorched region, destroying homes and prompting orders for nearly...
Aroldis Chapman's redemption tour is about to begin
The last time Aroldis Chapman stood on a postseason mound, he had a grin on his face after Houston’s Jose Altuve took him deep to end the ALCS and send...
Patrick Mahomes toys with Ravens in unreal performance
BALTIMORE — It wasn't just that Patrick Mahomes threw for a ton of yards and four touchdowns. Most impressive was how he did it. Mahomes juked, danced, and jumped in...
Brooklyn voters report mislabeled absentee ballots: 'It's a major problem'
Voters across Brooklyn are reporting widespread issues with mislabeled absentee ballots -- a problem the city Board of Elections has blamed on an outside vendor. In numerous cases shared with...
Roosevelt Island Corp. boss backs off threat to evict cat sanctuaries
The claws are back in. The head of the scandal-scarred state agency that runs Roosevelt Island has backed off an extraordinary threat to evict the operator of a beloved group...
The key decision hanging over Yankees' Game 1 lineup
Asked Monday afternoon if he had a lineup for Tuesday night’s Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series against the Indians at Progressive Field, Aaron Boone said he didn’t....
It may be now or never for winless Jets
They are 0-3, besieged by injuries and facing a quick turnaround for a Thursday night game at MetLife Stadium. What is true for the Jets is also true for their...
Lightning win the Stanley Cup
EDMONTON, Alberta — The joyful yells from the bench could be heard in the empty arena in the final seconds and the roar from players when Commissioner Gary Bettman called...
Montauk's Surf Lodge is transforming into wellness retreat amid pandemic
Brazilian-born trendsetter Jayma Cardoso helped put Montauk on the map when she launched The Surf Lodge in 2007 — transforming the sleepy fishing town into a popular party destination with...
Ex-Yankees outfielder, prankster dies of coronavirus
LOS ANGELES — Jay Johnstone, who won World Series championships as a versatile outfielder with the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers while being baseball’s merry prankster, has died....
Trump and Biden prep for debate with fake rivals
With less than five weeks to go to the Nov. 3 election, President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday will face off live on the same stage...
Heavy machinery crushes woman to death on beach
A woman who appeared to be in her late 40s to early 50s lying on a beach in California was crushed to death by a tractor around 10 a.m. Monday,...
Mark Cuban trying to save troubled ex-NBA star from himself
Former NBA player Delonte West may finally get the help his family and former peers feel he desperately needs. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban picked West up from a gas...
Yankees playoff tormentor stands in the way again
Sandy Alomar Jr. stands in the way again. The former Indians catcher, whose home run off Mariano Rivera — four outs from ending the 1997 ALDS — led to the...
Fantasy football: Don't bite on these one-week wonders
One of the biggest mistakes fantasy football owners make when acquiring free agents through waivers is chasing last week’s points. How many times have you seen someone blow a huge...
De Blasio says city will check if Trump paid 'fair share' of local taxes
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday night said the city will look into whether President Trump has paid the correct amount of city taxes. “Our City Finance Department will get...
Trump's pick to replace RBG is no judicial radical
Judge Amy Coney Barrett is a distinguished scholar whose judicial philosophy balances a commitment to originalism with a respect for precedent. Dire predictions circulate about the consequences of adding another...
Global coronavirus death toll surpasses 1 million people
More than one million people across the globe have now died of COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins University. The toll comes about nine months after the illness was first detected...
Andrew Cuomo's Parole Board keeps releasing cop-killers
In its latest act of mercy for cop-killers, Gov. Cuomo’s Parole Board has voted to free Anthony Bottom. The old Black Liberation Army soldier gets to walk the streets in...
Refugees from tyranny agree: Authoritarian threat in America now is from the left
Left-wing hysterics with major media platforms have for years been shrieking that President Trump is about to install a fascist dictatorship any minute. Meanwhile, unheard immigrants from the Soviet bloc...
Parscale's cop friend coaxed him outside after hours-long standoff
An hours-long standoff between police and former Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale finally ended after a cop friend of Parscale coaxed him to surrender, officials said. Even though his shift...
7-year-old girl on scooter fatally struck by armored truck in Brooklyn
A driver in an armored truck struck and killed a 7-year-old girl riding her scooter in Brooklyn on Monday afternoon, police said. The child, identified as Sama Ali, was hit...
Tish James' shameful call for cops to stop doing their jobs
State Attorney General Letitia James says cops should quit automatically arresting drivers they’ve stopped for traffic violations simply because they discover the perp has an open warrant. Huh? James’ new...
Dems' big lies about Amy Coney Barrett, SCOTUS and ObamaCare
Democrats and their media allies are warning that putting Amy Coney Barrett on the Supreme Court would doom the Affordable Care Act. They predict that tens of millions would be...
De Blasio's school-reopening bungles disgraceful by his social-justice standards
Getting kids back in school is vital to all families, especially those of the less-privileged. So it’s maddening to see how horribly Mayor Bill de Blasio and Chancellor Richard Carranza...
Gary Sanchez's Yankees downfall officially hits new low
Aaron Boone made official what seemed obvious down the stretch: Kyle Higashioka will catch the most important game of the Yankees’ season on Tuesday — not Gary Sanchez. The manager...
'Pissed off' Giants facing serious problem
Double- and triple-check the math in disbelief, but it all adds up correctly. Pro Bowl running back plus three playmaking receivers plus recent first-round draft picks at quarterback, tight end...
Trump will speak remotely at NY Archdiocese's virtual Al Smith Dinner
President Trump has agreed to speak remotely Thursday at the New York Archdiocese's first ever virtual Al Smith fundraising event amid the coronavirus pandemic, church officials said Monday evening. The...
Bear in Denali National Park euthanized over safety concerns
DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE, Alaska — A grizzly bear that was believed to have gotten into buildings and food storages over the last year has been euthanized amid safety...
Podcast: What's next for Mets after miserable season
The Mets had every team lose that they needed to over the weekend in order to make the playoffs...but they could not take care of business themselves. It was the...
The big Jets predicament with firing Adam Gase right now
To steal a phrase from one of the most famous New York managers to get fired during the season, it has gotten late early for Adam Gase and the Jets....
Yankees' strange road to playoffs doesn't matter anymore
Nothing tells you more about both the oddity of this 60-game whack-a-doo baseball season, and the way you can look at the Yankees if you choose to do so through...
De Blasio side-swiped by e-scooter in Manhattan
Mayor Bill de Blasio was side-swiped by an electric scooter in Lower Manhattan on Monday -- but escaped the debacle without injury, The Post has learned. The mayor was walking...
DOE spending $48M on substitutes and emergency teachers due to COVID-19
Department of Education funding for substitute teachers and other emergency instructors will balloon from roughly $2 million to about $48 million this year due to the coronavirus crisis, The Post...
NYU student newspaper staffers quit over flap with advisor
The entire 43-person editorial staff of Washington Square News — the weekly newspaper of New York University — resigned Monday over a flap with their editorial adviser. In an op-ed...
Ex-con tried to bust girlfriend out of jail via helicopter booked under his name
An ex-con was busted in Belgium for hijacking a helicopter to break his wife out of jail -- after he used his own name to book the flight, reports said...
De Blasio signs COVID-relief bills for hotel workers and commercial tenants
Mayor de Blasio signed three bills Monday to protect hotel workers, small business owners and sick employees from the coronavirus pandemic and economic ramifications. "It’s a matter of justice in...
NYC kids will return to classrooms for first time in 6 months on Tuesday
School bells are about to start ringing in New York City -- but they could be tolling for a troubled year. With a slew of COVID-19 restrictions in place, hundreds...
Trump administration will deploy 150 million new COVID-19 swabs for schools
Tens of millions of new COVID-19 rapid tests will be made available for the nation's teachers and students as schools begin to reopen across the country, President Trump announced Monday....
The fantasy football studs-turned-duds you should banish
The older you get, the more you will understand the get-off-my-lawn mentality of us older folks. The more you realize how making a mess of things isn’t fun, it is...
Amanda Knox joins bid to help NXIVM sex-cult leader Keith Raniere
Amanda Knox — whose sensational 2009 murder conviction in Italy was famously overturned — has joined a bid to help NXIVM sex-cult leader Keith Raniere, according to a new report....
A liberal result from Amy Coney Barrett and other commentary
Libertarian: A Liberal Result from ACB The New York Times’ Adam Liptak and others cite Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s opinion in John Doe v. Purdue University as evidence of her...
Verizon scrambling to unload HuffPost as losses mount
Verizon has been quietly scrambling to unload HuffPost as it grapples with continued losses at the left-leaning news and culture website, The Post has learned. The telecom giant — which...
Pierce Brosnan selling James Bond-inspired Malibu house for $100M
The Thai-inspired palace took 10 years to build and has lavish extras including a private man-made beach.
Murder rate soared in major cities during summer months, study finds
The murder rate in nearly two dozen cities across the country saw a 50-percent jump during the coronavirus-ravaged summer compared to the pre-pandemic months in 2019, a new study shows....
Why you should take the Padres in the wild card
The San Diego Padres are back in the postseason for the first time since 2006 and will be facing the team they saw the last time they were there —...
Star catcher is big part of Mets' complicated roster puzzle
Whoever is entrusted with forming the Mets blueprint for 2021 will have multiple high-end pieces around which to build. The key for Brodie Van Wagenen or a general manager-to-be-named-later in...
Texas sheriff hit with evidence tampering in death of black man filmed by reality show
A Texas sheriff was indicted Monday in connection with the destruction of reality-TV show footage that showed deputies chasing down and using force on a black man who died last...
Jets avoid Mekhi Becton injury scenario they feared the most
It was natural to fear the worst when Mekhi Becton left Sunday’s game with a shoulder injury, especially given how the Jets’ season has gone thus far, but they appear...
Doc Rivers out as Clippers coach after playoff disaster
ORLANDO, Fla. — Doc Rivers would easily be considered the best coach in Los Angeles Clippers history. Most wins. Most playoff appearances. Top winning percentage. And now he's out. Rivers...
There may be a cure for dwarfism — but some call it unethical
There is controversy over whether normalizing dwarves' bodies is ethical.
Guard at Epstein jail coerced woman into sex after finding contraband: prosecutors
A guard at the Lower Manhattan jail where Jeffrey Epstein killed himself allegedly forced a woman to have sex with him after he found her passing contraband to an inmate,...
NYC threatens lockdown Tuesday for COVID-19 hot spots
New York City officials are threatening to impose a sweeping lockdown starting Tuesday on neighborhoods with soaring COVID-19 infection rates. City Hall higher-ups were huddling Monday to review which potential...
Folks who'll be counting your votes can't keep track of their tablets: DOI probe
Here's one more thing the Board of Elections can't count! The Big Apple's scandal-marred elections agency failed to keep track of the thousands of computer tablets it uses for poll...
What should worry the Yankees in wild-card matchup
The Indians arguably have the best starter (Shane Bieber over Gerrit Cole), best player (Jose Ramirez over DJ LeMahieu) and best reliever (James Karichnak over Aroldis Chapman) in their best-of-three...
Google gives Netflix, Spotify a year to start paying app store fees
Google is done playing Mr. Nice Guy. The search giant on Monday said it will no longer give high-profile app developers a pass on its 30 percent app store fee...
Target muscles in on Amazon's Prime Day — again
Target has finally announced the date for its big annual shopping event — and it just so happens to coincide with Amazon’s Prime Day. Target's Deal Days event will take...
Rangers' Marc Staal aftermath and vicious moment that changed everything
Regarding the Rangers, eight days away from making the first overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft: 1. I have borne witness to a number of shocking events on the...
Breonna Taylor cop pleads 'not guilty' to endangering neighbors
The Louisville cop charged with "wantonly" firing his gun during the shooting death of Breonna Taylor pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Monday, according to reports. Former Det. Brett Hankison,...
NYC restaurant workers hold 'wake' for industry outside Gov. Cuomo's office
New York City’s restaurant industry held a wake for itself Monday —complete with a white coffin and bagpipes — to protest COVID-19 restrictions. During the event, more than 200 chanting,...
Judas Priest's Rob Halford on public-sex arrest: ‘I’ve f--ked up!’
The gay, leather-loving singer reveals a lot in his "totally candid" new memoir, "Confess."
Cops hunt for thief who stole Torah from Yonkers synagogue
Yonkers police are trying to track down the thief who stole a Torah from a city synagogue on Friday, just days before Yom Kippur. The unidentified burglar also walked off...
MTA pensions 'decimated' by COVID-19 market crash, lawsuit says
A German money manager "decimated" New York City subway workers' retirement funds this spring with risky investments that backfired as the coronavirus pandemic roiled the stock market, a new lawsuit...
Broncos narrow down unbelievably sad quarterback decision
As Broncos starting quarterback Drew Lock continues to nurse a shoulder injury, Denver head coach Vic Fangio said Monday he will deploy either Jeff Driskel or Brett Rypien against the...
Video shows woman having 'Exorcist-style' meltdown on flight
Wild video shows a passenger on a Michigan-bound plane appearing to have a full-blown meltdown -- climbing on top of seats and unleashing a slew of expletives in an incident...
Nobody's worse than the Jets
The Jets are the worst team in the NFL right now and it's not really close. They were embarrassed yet again on Sunday, losing to the Colts, 36-7. They are...
Knicks take first step in figuring out the real LaMelo Ball
The Ball is in the Knicks’ court. LaMelo Ball acknowledged speaking with the Knicks during the lead-up to the 2020 NBA Draft, but the 6-foot-7 point guard came out of...
City dwellers are finding out camping is gross
Newbies are quickly discovering there’s a lot more to sleeping outside than s’mores and sing-alongs.
United Airlines pilots reach deal to avoid thousands of furloughs
United Airlines' pilots voted on Monday to accept a deal that would avert 2,850 furloughs set for Thursday, while thousands of other US airline employees are hoping Congress will extend...
Amazon giving away $10 Prime Day credit when you shop small business deals
Ahead of the start of Amazon Prime Day on Oct. 13, you can participate in some exciting promotions to earn credits you can use during the two-day event. And Amazon...
Only Daniel Jones can save Dave Gettleman now
There were four teams that won at least 13 games last season, or one more than the New York Football Giants have won since the start of the 2017 season....
Advice straight from the teacher's mouth
Their best tips for making the transition back into Zoom school as smooth as possible.
New poll shows this battleground state is essentially tied
President Trump and Joe Biden are essentially tied in the presidential race in the battleground state of North Carolina, according to a poll released Monday. The former vice president has...
Drug busted: Lost wallet leads to arrest of alleged meth trafficker
An alleged meth trafficker was busted by Florida cops -- all thanks to his lost wallet, authorities said. Sean Michael Edwards, of Winter Haven, got on the radar of the...
Gerrit Cole's real Yankees quest begins now: Sherman
CC Sabathia aced his time in New York. He pitched brilliantly in his first postseason in The Bronx and bookended that in his last by literally throwing his shoulder out...
Trump adviser Brad Parscale's arrest caught on police bodycam
Newly released police bodycam video shows Brad Parscale's arrest -- including the Trump adviser's wife describing his meltdown to Florida cops, and officers tackling the shirtless and apparently drunk operative....
Large groups of maskless people gather in Brooklyn COVID-19 hot zones
Groups of up to 200 people openly stood closely together without masks Monday in two Brooklyn areas suffering from spiking COVID-19 infection rates — as the police presence appeared virtually...
Funky odor reeking havoc at $3.75M Brooklyn townhouse, suit claims
They sure don’t build ‘em like they used to. Entrepreneur Michael “Matt” Maroone moved his family into a brand new $3.75 million townhouse in Williamsburg in 2018, only to discover...
Video shows bandit help woman into elevator — then rob her
An elevator bandit has struck at least twice in Upper Manhattan this month, following his victims into their lifts -- even helping one of them before stealing $300 from her,...
Christian group raises over $500K for Kenosha shooter
A Christian crowdfunding site has raised more than $520,000 to help cover legal fees for Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse.
Amazon takes up to 35 percent off Cole Haan shoes for early Prime Day deal
Amazon's annual Prime Day definitely doesn't disappoint, with the two-day event officially being announced to run October 13 and October 14. During Prime Day, you're sure to find markdowns on...
Eagles can't ignore their Carson Wentz problem much longer
Week 3 of the NFL season was a wild one. We saw upsets, wild comebacks, even a near-walk off hook and ladder in the Chargers-Panthers game. It also gave us...
Drone flies human kidney 10 miles across Las Vegas desert
Special delivery! A drone flew a human kidney for more than 10 miles across the Las Vegas desert, marking the longest organ delivery flight via unmanned aircraft in the world,...
Leaders to UN: If virus doesn’t kill us, climate change will
JOHANNESBURG — In a year of cataclysm, some world leaders at this week’s annual United Nations meeting are taking the long view, warning: If COVID-19 doesn’t kill us, climate change...
Earn 15 accredited certifications with this project management training
Whether you want to pivot industries, kickstart your career, or grow within your current organization, having a firm grasp of essential management tools is a great way to get your...
The smart bet in Ravens vs. Chiefs clash
We get the matchup most think we will see again in the AFC Championship game when the 2-0 Kansas City Chiefs pay a visit to the 2-0 Baltimore Ravens on...
Dan Brown's publisher thrilled by 'boring' author's cheating scandal
Bestselling author Dan Brown says his publisher was thrilled that he cheated on his wife -- because readers thought he was too boring. "I called my publisher and said, 'I’m...
Man builds candy-shooting cannon, robot to keep trick-or-treating alive
This isn’t your father's trick-or-treating. As the holiday draws closer, people across the country are still asking what Halloween will look like this year. Some areas have discussed canceling events...
Why this national park wants hunters to kill as many goats as possible
Federal and state organizations are up in arms over which modern warfare tactics should be deployed against a park's goat population.
Three unattended kids injured in Bronx apartment fire
Three young children were injured Monday morning after a raging blaze broke out in their Bronx apartment building — where the 6-year-old, 3-year-old and 1-year-old girls had been left alone,...
Ex gov accused of covering up sexual service scheme
Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has been accused in a newly unsealed lawsuit of covering up a pay-to-play scheme he allegedly used to fund "sexual services and sexual favors"...
Average parent's knowledge of science and math taps out at this grade level
The average American parent’s science and math knowledge taps out around the sixth-grade level, according to new research. When asked to estimate the grade they’d be placed into for both...
Which states can see the northern lights tonight?
It's a bucket list event for stargazers.
Dozens of California wineries under threat from latest wildfire
California's latest wildfire destroyed a historic family-run winery -- and was threatening dozens more Monday as it spread across the famed Napa-Sonoma wine region. The Chateau Boswell Winery was photographed...
New research says liquid water might exist on Mars
Martians may exist -- and be living on lakefront property. New research shows that the Red Planet may actually have liquid water in salty lakes under its polar ice cap...
Giants' MLB playoff hopes crushed on umpire's brutal call
The San Francisco Giants fell just short of qualifying for the expanded National League playoffs. The way in which their 2020 season ended was all the more disappointing. Home plate...
Teacher claims tattoos cost him kindergarten teaching job
PALAISEAU, France - A schoolteacher whose body, face and tongue are covered in tattoos and who has had the whites of his eyes surgically turned black said he was prevented...
Cowboys lineman broke NFL code with 'bulls--t' hit on Seahawks star
Former Cowboys defensive end Marcus Spears was furious with a current Dallas player over what the ESPN analyst described as a "code breaker and bulls--t" play. In the fourth quarter...
NYC Ballet cleared in revenge-porn suit as case against ex-dancer proceeds
The New York City Ballet is off the hook in a scandalous lawsuit claiming explicit photos and lewd messages involving ballerinas were shared among male dancers — though a case...
New measurements show moon has hazardous radiation levels
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Future moon explorers will be bombarded with two to three times more radiation than astronauts aboard the International Space Station, a health hazard that will require...
Yankees-Indians series preview
The Yankees will begin their push for a 28th championship on Tuesday when they begin their best-of-three game series in Cleveland against the Indians. To break down the opening playoff...
New details from moments cops arrived to top Trump campaign official's home
Brad Parscale was drunk when cops showed up at his Florida home for a suicide prevention call -- where the former Trump campaign manager's wife told police he hit her...
Giants' pathetic showing ruined two $500,000 bets
It was another wild weekend of wagering in the NFL, as sportsbooks bounced back from a rough Week 2. The biggest bets of Sunday came at DraftKings Sportsbook in New...
Chicago mom charged with stabbing 5-year-old daughter to death
A Chicago woman has been charged with fatally stabbing her 5-year-old daughter, police said. Simone Austin, 27, was arrested early Saturday on one count of first-degree murder in the stabbing...
Saudi Arabia: G20 gathering of world leaders to be virtual
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia, which is presiding over the Group of 20 countries this year, said Monday that the upcoming November gathering of world leaders will be...
NYC shootings may finally be slowing after bloody summer
Gotham finally has the first sign that shootings may be slowing — after a bloody summer marred by surging gun violence. For the first time in more than four months,...
3-year-old soccer goalie hilariously jumps the wrong way
Is this toddler the next great goalkeeper? Watch the adorable moment when a 3-year-old in Alexandria, Kentucky, passionately lunges in the opposite direction of the soccer ball when his dad...
Mail-in ballot snafu is raising alarm bells
Voters in New York City have received mail-in ballots for the 2020 presidential election marked for military use despite never having served in the armed forces — causing confusion and...
Two key deadlines approaching to claim stimulus checks
There's still time for millions of potentially eligible Americans to claim their federal stimulus checks — but they'll need to mark their calendars to avoid waiting even longer. The Internal...
Here's how many health care workers have died from COVID-19
More than 1,700 health care workers have died of COVID-19 and related complications -- after many of them said they didn't have adequate personal protective equipment, according to the country's...
Four in 10 Americans say they've never really had an orgasm
A third of sexually-active Americans have dumped someone after having bad sex, according to new research. The survey asked 2,000 Americans (approximately 1,800 of whom have been sexually active) about...
The biggest reason to believe Giancarlo Stanton can shed playoff choker legacy
It can happen. Giancarlo Stanton, set to launch his third Yankees postseason on Tuesday, can overcome his history, his streakiness, his physical fragility and any other obstacles that stand in...
Billie Eilish announces premiere date for Apple TV+ documentary
Get ready to see a lot more of Billie Eilish.
Abuse in 'toxic' surfing world pushed former star into porn life
Former Australian junior surf star Ellie-Jean Coffey has revealed her “terrifying” experiences in the surf industry in an exclusive news.com.au interview that will send shockwaves across the sport. Coffey, 25,...
UK Parliament sets curfew for its own bars after loophole outrage
British Parliament's bars will reportedly stop selling alcohol early after lawmakers criticized a loophole that exempted them from a nationwide pub curfew meant to control the coronavirus. UK Prime Minister...
Beijing unveils new protections for health emergency whistleblowers
SHANGHAI - China’s capital Beijing will protect whistleblowers who disclose information about public health emergencies, it said on Sunday, part of the country’s efforts to fix some of the systemic...
CDC releases Thanksgiving guidelines amid coronavirus pandemic
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released its guidance on how to safely celebrate Thanksgiving amid the coronavirus pandemic -- recommending that gatherings remain small and bargain-hunters stick...
Uber's self-driving car unit has made little progress despite massive price tag
Uber's efforts to build a self-driving car have cost the company nearly $2.5 billion and still it's nowhere close to putting a driverless car on the road, according to a...
Separate hit-and-runs leave two dead on same night
Two men were fatally struck by hit-and-run drivers in different boroughs early Monday, cops said.
Remington Outdoor, bankrupt gunmaker, to be sold in pieces to seven buyers
Bankrupt gunmaker Remington Outdoor will split up its business and sell the pieces to seven different buyers following a bankruptcy auction, court records show.
Judge Andrew Napolitano 'forced' man into 'BDSM games,' lawsuit alleges
A second man has accused Fox News personality and former Judge Andrew Napolitano of sexual abuse, claiming the judge forced him to engage in strange BDSM sex games over the...
Corey Johnson speaks out on mental health battle after dropping mayoral bid
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson said he's relieved by his decision to drop his mayoral bid to focus on his mental health -- and heartened that a public airing of...
Man allegedly committed murder-suicide moments after wife called cops
A Phoenix man appears to have fatally shot his wife and then taken his own life -- just minutes after she called the cops for help getting him out of...
COVID-19 pandemic pushes back NASA's search for life on Saturn's moon
Cue one more thing COVID-19 has messed up. NASA has delayed its upcoming mission to Saturn's moon, Titan, which could support life, citing budgetary concerns caused by the coronavirus pandemic....
Grindr hook-up in Bronx ended in death by machete, cops say
A Grindr hook-up ended in bloodshed in the Bronx Sunday after a dispute over sex acts drove a man wearing a bra, panties and dress to fatally slash the man...
Trump, Biden campaign clash on call for pre-debate 'drug test'
President Trump on Monday taunted Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden for effectively refusing his request for a pre-debate drug test. "Joe Biden just announced that he will not agree to...
The Tom Brady doubters are in trouble now
Rob Gronkowski has had to listen to the Tom Brady doubters longer than most. As Brady’s teammate for 10 seasons, nine in New England and now one in Tampa Bay,...
Health-care workers can get tickets to 'SNL' Season 46 premiere
It's the first in-person show at 30 Rockefeller Center since last spring.
Golden retriever boosts morale for California wildfire first responders
Meet the Golden State's newest mascot.
Choppy plan: Lesbian lovers allegedly dismembered man for inheritance
A pair of Portuguese lesbian lovers inspired by the Showtime serial killer TV series “Dexter” allegedly killed and hacked up a man, chopping off his fingers to access his bank...
Cop accused of molesting girl whose sex assault he was investigating
“Allegations against one of our own involving a juvenile is reprehensible,” Police Superintendent Shaun Ferguson said in a statement.
100,000 march in Belarus capital on 50th day of protests
KYIV, Ukraine — About 100,000 demonstrators marched in the Belarusian capital calling for the authoritarian president’s ouster, some wearing cardboard crowns to ridicule him, on Sunday as the protests that...
Coronavirus infection rate in NY hits highest level since mid-July
New York state’s COVID-19 infection rate has hit its highest level since mid-July —with clusters in Brooklyn and Rockland and Orange counties fueling the worrisome figure, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said...
New Rochelle man charged with attempted murder of federal officer
The New Rochelle man arrested for opening fire on police during a broad-daylight chase through Yonkers has been charged with the attempted murder of an FBI task force officer, federal...
Revel without a cause: Man busted for stripping scooters for parts
Cops have collared a 44-year-old man in connection to a string of Revel scooters being stripped for parts, The Post has learned.
Flames nearly engulf roads as Californians evacuate wine country wildfires
Terrifying dashcam footage shows drivers fleeing the California wildfires on roads almost engulfed by flames -- as several new blazes ripped through the state's famed wine region and forced thousands...
How Indians survived utter chaos to reach Yankees playoff showdown
The Yankees and Indians begin their first-round, best-of-three MLB playoff series on Tuesday night (7 p.m., ESPN) in Cleveland. 5 things to know about the Indians 1. Terry Francona is...
Bet on the Lightning winning the Stanley Cup tonight
The New York City principals union voted it has “no confidence” in Mayor de Blasio? Hey, the line is over here! ... 0-6 New York football fans. Suddenly the Liberty’s...
Caesars Entertainment eyes $3.7 billion purchase of William Hill
Caesars Entertainment said it's looking to buy British betting house William Hill for about $3.7 billion as it moved to beat out a rival bid from private equity giant Apollo...
Tiny Coke can grill cooks one hot dog at a time
Call it a Coca-"Coal"-a. A crafty YouTuber transformed a can of Coke into a mini-barbecue grill in this how-to video filmed in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. To do this DIY project at...
Trump teases release of 'impressive' financial records after NYT report
President Trump on Monday said he may release "very IMPRESSIVE" financial records after a report said he pays very little in federal taxes. Trump allegedly paid just $750 in federal...
Hold the Salt Bae: Instagram star's eatery allegedly hit with COVID-19 ban
Meanwhile, social media is fuming over a video filmed at his restaurant.
Roman Reigns' brilliant heel turn could lure The Rock back to WWE
WWE has the champions it’s been waiting for. A super entertaining Clash of Champions pay-per-view Sunday night saw WWE champion Drew McIntyre continue to show he isn’t your cookie-cutter babyface...
Positive COVID-19 test rates top 25 percent in some Midwest states
The number of tests coming back positive for COVID-19 is topping 25 percent in several states in the US Midwest as cases and hospitalizations also surge in the region, according...
Bryce Harper's free-agency tantrum has Mets implications
Bryce Harper is calling on Phillies brass to re-sign J.T. Realmuto. Speaking with reporters following an ugly 5-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday that officially put an end...
Colorado wildfire grows to third-largest in state history
A wildfire that's been burning since the middle of August has grown to become the third-largest in Colorado's recorded history as Denver faces choking smoke on Sunday, according to officials....
One man killed, seven shot across NYC on Sunday
Seven people were shot in separate incidents across the city on Sunday -- including a man who was killed by his own father in Staten Island -- according to preliminary...
Haunted house turns into horror show as massive brawl, gunfire break out
Officers were first called to the Reaper’s Realm Haunted house in China Grove Saturday on reports of gunfire -- only to be met by the "chaotic" mass brawl in the...
How the 'Bob Ross of Japan' is becoming an internet star
The more happy trees, the better.
Coronavirus cases up in 21 states as new model predicts 'huge surge'
The number of COVID-19 cases in the US rose by at least 10 percent in 21 states last week -- while a new model predicts a “huge surge” is expected...
Sean Payton admits surprising 'truth' behind Saints' poor start
The New Orleans Saints lost back-to-back games for the first time since an 0-2 start in 2017 after falling 37-30 to the Green Back Packers on Sunday night. Following the...
New study suggests Titanic disaster may have been influenced by space weather
Space weather may have played a part in the Titanic disaster, according to new research. In the research published in the Royal Meteorological Society’s journal Weather, Mila Zinkova writes that...
Professor ripped after implying Amy Coney Barrett is a 'white colonizer'
A Boston University professor is facing calls for his termination after he suggested President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is a “white colonizer” who uses her two...
China President Xi Jinping claims interned Uighurs are being taught 'correct' outlook
Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a chilling statement, defended detaining millions of Muslim minority Uighurs in the western part of the country.
K-pop band BTS's record label prices IPO at top of price range
The South Korean record label behind the wildly popular K-pop band BTS priced its initial public offering at the top of its target range after a flurry of interest from...
Desk shortage forces parents, students to get creative at home
Online sales of desks and accessories were up 283% in August from the year before.
New bodycam video raises questions about moments following Breonna Taylor shooting
Newly released video shows officers walking through shell casings after Breonna Taylor was shot dead in her apartment by Louisville police -- with the only officer charged in the deadly...
France is seeing a coronavirus spike, prompting tighter restrictions
In Marseille, France’s second-largest city, bars and restaurants were ordered closed on Sunday evening for at least a week, prompting protests against the government decision.
Amazon Prime Day 2020: The best early deals to shop now
Amazon's annual mega-sale event Prime Day is coming up October 13 and 14, as announced Monday. Though typically held in July, Prime Day was delayed by several months this year...
Paul Pierce goes too far with 'scared of' LeBron James theory: 'Shut up'
Paul Pierce is shifting the focus in his determination not to give LeBron James credit. Pierce, now an ESPN analyst, and the Celtics spent years battling James in the Eastern...
Broncos filled seats with entire town of 'South Park'
They went down to Denver to have themselves a time. With the coronavirus pandemic limiting fan attendance at sporting events, cardboard cutouts are in vogue. But the Denver Broncos took...
Pelosi reportedly rallying House Dems in case of Electoral College tie
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has begun rallying Democrats in the event neither President Trump nor Joe Biden outright wins the Electoral College, according to a report. In the event of...
The best bag and shoe trends for an offbeat fall
If we're going to jump feet first into new routines this fall, we might as well do it in style. The season's hottest accessory trends walk the line between versatile,...
Malin Akerman says her role on 'Soulmates' is a 'bit like playing God'
The series is set in a near-future in which science has developed a test to tell people who their soulmate is.
'I live in Florida' complaint doesn't go over well at French Open
Former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka believes the biting cold and steady rain at Roland Garros could cause serious injury after being forced to “sit like a duck” in weather...
Fantasy football injury report for Week 3: Chris Carson, Chris Godwin
Chris Godwin, Chris Carson and Tarik Cohen were among the most notable injuries during Week 3 of the 2020 NFL season. Here’s a recap of the biggest injuries to players...
Jets firing Adam Gase would only accomplish one thing
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Colts embarrassed the Jets 36-7 on Sunday to drop them to 0-3. Here are some thoughts and observations from the game: 1. The Adam Gase Watch is...
Giants GM's feeble roster can't meet John Mara's lowest expectations
Meaningful games in December? The Giants should first try playing a meaningful game in October. Co-owner John Mara didn’t mandate a division title, a playoff berth or a .500 record...
NYPD traffic agent arrested for allegedly choking wife
An NYPD traffic enforcement agent was busted for allegedly choking his wife during a fight in their Bronx home late Sunday, cops said.
Uber allowed to keep operating in London after legal battle
A British judge on Monday allowed Uber to keep operating in London by granting the ride-hailing giant an 18-month taxi license in one of its largest markets. The Westminster Magistrates'...
Gorilla seriously injures zookeeper in mealtime mauling
A Spanish zookeeper was left with serious chest and head injuries after being mauled by a 440-pound gorilla who broke through three security doors.
Trump calls for probe into Rep. Omar over 'ballot harvesting' claims
President Trump has called for an investigation into Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar for alleged "ballot harvesting" in Minnesota. "This is totally illegal. Hope that the U.S. Attorney in Minnesota has...
Breaking down this utter Giants failure
If it weren't for the Jets, the Giants would be right there as the worst team in the NFL so far this season. Both teams that play at MetLife Stadium...
Amazon announces Prime Day 2020 dates: How to sign up for access to deals
Jeff Bezos' Black Friday is nearly upon us.
Giant giraffe with hoof injury gets all-star treatment
Helping this giraffe was a tall order. A 2,000-pound, 16-foot-tall giraffe at Zoo Miami in Florida underwent a series of procedures to improve his mobility. X-rays revealed that the 11-year-old...
Woman stole $12K in GoFundMe donations meant for triple homicide victims' families
A Florida woman is accused of going on a shopping spree with the ill-gotten gains from a GoFundMe page she set up to supposedly benefit the families of victims of...
South Carolina mom dies of COVID-19 three weeks after daughter
A South Carolina college nursing instructor reportedly died from complications of coronavirus on Sunday -- less than three weeks after her daughter lost her life to the disease. Shirley Bannister,...