September 30, 2020
Lakers barely needed LeBron James in Game 1 blowout
LeBron James made his 10th Finals appearance Wednesday in his 50th game in the championship round. It stands to reason James might be on this stage surrounded by the strongest...
Rangers podcast: Thank you, Henrik Lundqvist
The Henrik Lundqvist era with the New York Rangers came to an end Wednesday, when the team announced they were buying out the final year of his contract. Fifteen seasons,...
Trump tells Minnesota rally he trounced Biden in first debate
President Trump on Wednesday told a large campaign rally in Duluth, Minnesota, that he defeated Joe Biden during the first presidential debate. "Joe Biden is too weak to lead this...
Mom drowns on Jersey Shore trying to save children from rip currents
A Pennsylvania mother reportedly drowned while on a family vacation in North Wildwood, New Jersey on Tuesday as she tried to save her three children from forceful rip currents. The...
Daniel Jones shares wild running stat with Lamar Jackson
Name the two quarterbacks leading their teams in rushing. OK, Lamar Jackson was an easy guess. Next. Russell Wilson? Kyler Murray? Cam Newton? Try the Giants’ Daniel Jones, whose 92...
When fans will be able to attend MLB playoff games
After a season with no fans in the stands, Major League Baseball is set to allow a “limited number” of fans for the NLCS and World Series at Globe Life...
Adam Silver discusses when NBA 2021 season could begin
With the NBA about to complete its longest, craziest season, commissioner Adam Silver still doesn’t know when the league will be able to tip off next season and isn’t sure...
Yankees-Indians series is missing legendary manager
We should start here: Oct. 18, 2004, Fenway Park, top of the sixth inning. It is a fundamental part of telling the Red Sox-Yankees story to reference a year earlier,...
Trump is a pit bull fighting for America: Devine
Quick! Get out the smelling salts for all the faint hearts hyperventilating about President Trump’s “lack of decorum” at Tuesday night’s debate. Did they really expect him to play by...
Twitter scraps foreign accounts for attempting to 'disrupt' debate conversation
Twitter on Wednesday said it had removed 130 foreign accounts that tried to "disrupt the public conversation" during the first 2020 presidential election debate. The social media giant trashed the...
Jets will have a veteran backing up Sam Darnold vs. Broncos
It has been nearly a year since Joe Flacco dressed for an NFL game, but he will be in uniform Thursday night. Flacco is expected to be Sam Darnold’s backup,...
NFL's COVID-19 scramble could mean Monday Night Football doubleheader
The Titans-Steelers game next week, which was postponed Wednesday due to positive coronavirus tests within the Tennessee organization, is expected to be broadcast nationally on CBS, sources told The Post....
Wisconsin school worker jailed for exposing herself to student
A former Wisconsin school staffer accused of sexually abusing a 16-year-old student was sentenced to six months in jail -- with the judge branding her "the nightmare of every parent."...
Carlos Correa's defiant message to haters after Astros' sweep
MINNEAPOLIS — Shaken up by a scandal before the virus outbreak shrunk the season, the Houston Astros barely played well enough to reach the playoffs — with the rest of...
Brad Parscale leaves Trump campaign due to 'overwhelming stress'
Brad Parscale, a senior adviser to Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign, is reportedly leaving his role due to "overwhelming stress" after being detained by police over the weekend during a meltdown...
Shares of Elon Musk's privately held SpaceX soar on satellite dreams
Forget Tesla. Shares of Elon Musk’s rocket company are soaring to new heights on growing excitement over its burgeoning satellite business, The Post has learned. Demand for privately held shares...
Coronavirus clusters in these NYC neighborhoods growing at an alarming rate
The outer-borough COVID spike is growing. City Hall revealed late Wednesday that the major southern Brooklyn coronavirus cluster now spans from Brighton Beach all the way to eastern Crown Heights...
Rain delay debacles cause Yankees mess in Game 2
What a mess. After Wednesday's start of Game 2 of the Wild Card Series between the Yankees and Indians was delayed by nearly 45 minutes because of the threat of...
Chilling Gary Sanchez comparison captures his Yankees collapse: Sherman
When Masahiro Tanaka threw seven shutout innings to help save the Yankees season in Game 3 of a 2017 Division Series, Gary Sanchez was his third place-hitting All-Star catcher. The...
Emerging Yankee: I'm 'different player' since time with Indians
The first time Gio Urshela played in the postseason, he was an all-field, no-hit third baseman for the Indians who went on to make two key errors in the 2017...
Who Yankees would face in ALDS
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Hunter Renfroe hit a grand slam and the top-seeded Tampa Bay Rays won a postseason series for the first time in 12 years, overpowering the young...
LeBron James helps recruit 10,000 volunteers to polls in black electoral districts
NBA superstar LeBron James has reportedly helped recruit 10,000 poll workers in black electoral districts for the 2020 presidential election. The James-fronted collective of star athletes — dubbed More Than...
HS football player in critical condition after enduring 'traumatic brain injury'
An Atlanta high school football player is in critical condition after suffering a "traumatic brain injury" during his homecoming game on Friday. Jordan Sloan, a 15-year-old sophomore at Pace Academy...
NYC housing official busted for using phony parking placard
Vivian Louie, assistant commissioner for the city's Department of Housing Preservation and Development, faces up to seven years behind bars.
It's past time to pull the plug on Andrew Cuomo's dictatorial pandemic powers
I don't mean to alarm the good people of New York, but it’s important that they understand we are living under a dictatorship — with no end in sight. Who’s...
Henrik Lundqvist was truly 'The King' in every way for Rangers
It isn't the numbers and it isn’t the number 30 that will be raised to the pinwheel ceiling of the Garden when the time becomes right. It is the aura,...
Game of loans: Man nabs $6M in PPP loans with sham 'Game of Thrones'-themed firms
The fake North Carolina businesses were listed as Khaleesi LLC, The Night’s Watch LLC, and White Walker LLC.
'Ridiculous' Mets move factors into Brodie Van Wagenen's future
The Mets have missed the playoffs in each of the two seasons since general manager Brodie Van Wagenen’s arrival, finishing a combined 112-110 over that stretch. From the “Come get...
Cuomo, Gillibrand, James, de Blasio: A sad pack of 'leaders' New York is stuck with
Gotham has hit the skids, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and he says he knows why: “I’ve seen the city go up, and I’ve seen the city go down. It’s...
State Liquor Authority's unjust enforcement deadly to lockdown-strained bars, eateries
The State Liquor Authority, not COVID-19, is the biggest threat to newly relaunched indoor dining in New York City. While the infection rate outside a handful of neighborhoods remains barely...
Inside influencer Lindsi Lane's $25K/month NYC apartment
The cherry-patterned wallpaper in the bathroom is also found in Scores strip club.
Billionaire Jorge Pérez selling Florida penthouse with private pool for $7.5M
The CEO of Related Group of Florida, which builds luxury condos, put his own on the market.
The 'Russiagate' games politicized US intelligence, too
Evidence continues to mount that Obama officials’ drive to conjure up the Russiagate “scandal” in order to cripple the Trump presidency went well beyond politicization of the Justice Department. It...
Top chef David Bouley tries again to sell stunning Manhattan loft
The restaurateur, who closed one of his city eateries over the summer, is spending more time upstate.
On the nose: K-9 sniffs out 24 lbs. of cocaine stashed in NYC pad's secret compartment
A sharp-nosed police pooch sniffed out more than 24 pounds of cocaine that was stashed behind a bathroom vanity in the Bronx apartment of an alleged drug trafficker. Port Authority...
How to handle a second COVID-19 wave
Europe is seeing a second wave of COVID, and America may be heading the same way. It’s certainly cause for concern — but not panic. Daily cases in the EU...
New York Times to re-report 'Caliphate' podcast after 'hoax' arrest
The New York Times, after first defending a critically acclaimed podcast about the caliphate in Syria, now says it will assign a new reporting team to re-examine the Pulitzer Prize-nominated...
Stocks end higher on stimulus hopes even as Wall Street slams debate
Stocks ended the day higher on Wednesday, no thanks to Tuesday night’s chaotic and widely-criticized presidential debate. Stock indices soared in early morning trading with the Dow Jones industrial average...
Annie Leibovitz's old Central Park perch hits market for $3M
The four-bedroom condo with cathedral-style ceilings is now on the market for $2.99 million.
NFLPA demanding change amid MetLife Stadium turf drama
Change could be in store for the NFL. Following a start to the season that has seen a rash of injuries -- many of which have occurred on artificial turf...
Senate passes spending bill to avoid midnight government shutdown
The Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown at midnight. The Republican-led Senate voted 84-10 to pass the spending bill, which extends federal...
The Yankees argument for bringing back beloved veteran
CLEVELAND — In the movie “Cocktail,” which I’ve never seen, Tom Cruise’s character proclaims, “Everything ends badly. Otherwise, it wouldn’t end.” Which brings us right to the Yankees and Brett...
The mysterious downfall of Giants' most valuable player
Markus Golden has gone from team MVP to mysteriously MIA. The most productive player on the Giants defense in 2019 has seen his playing time drastically reduced by the first-year...
Anne-Marie Duff on how 'The Salisbury Poisonings' is relatable right now
"The Salisbury Poisonings,” a ratings hit when it premiered in June on the BBC, arrives Thursday on new streaming service AMC+.
This snake disembowels prey to eat live organs
Even for the animal world, this is pretty savage.
NYC tracing program has few speakers for Orthodox Jews amid COVID-19 outbreak
The city's Test and Trace program has fewer than half a dozen Yiddish speakers on staff as city officials struggle to contain the growing coronavirus outbreak in several neighborhoods with...
Estate 'with really good investing karma' owned by Bill Ackman lists for $7.5M
The hedge-fund billionaire added tons of extras, including a $150,000 home movie theater.
The NY Times knows tax avoidance and other commentary
Media watch: The Times Knows Tax Avoidance A New York Times “investigation” described how President Trump found ways to avoid taxes — and the Times “ought to know,” snarks Ira...
NYC education board to curb speaking times to avoid meeting marathons
Wrap it up! Dazed by a series of marathon meetings in recent months, the city's powerful Panel for Education Policy plans to curb speaking times for public officials and members...
My pandemic side hustle was the best thing that ever happened to me
For some, the pandemic has had the silver lining of transforming hobbies into lucrative gigs.
The Jets can't afford another loss this week
A must-win game on the first day of October might sound silly, but the Jets are 0-3, their coach is on the hot seat and their schedule is brutal. All...
FDA widens US safety inquiry into AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine
WASHINGTON - The US Food and Drug Administration has broadened its investigation of a serious illness in AstraZeneca Plc’s COVID-19 vaccine study and will look at data from earlier trials...
Chocolate sauced: 'Drunk' stepdad allegedly had teen drive him for ice cream
Javier Martinez-Aguilar, 42, of Lubbock, was charged Tuesday with endangering a child and criminal negligence in connection to his stepdaughter's joy ride, news station KAMC reported.
Potential trade lingers over prospect's Knicks draft argument
Tyrese Haliburton is not rated as the top point guard in the draft, but he thinks he’s the best passer. The 6-foot-5 sophomore out of Iowa State said in a...
Hooligans keep swiping face masks from New York Public Library's iconic lions
The New York Public Library is running out of patience…and fortitude. That’s thanks to vandals who in recent weeks have been targeting the famed pair of marble lion statues that...
Seven shot by gunman at Milwaukee funeral home
Seven people were shot at a Milwaukee funeral home Wednesday, with police now looking for the unidentified gunman and trying to piece together the circumstances behind the violent attack. All...
Amazon selling Confederate costumes after Party City pulls them from shelves
Amazon continues to sell Confederate-themed Halloween costumes following an uproar that caused Party City to yank them from shelves.
Now you can become the mayor of Hell (Michigan, that is)
It's your chance to "lord over the ghouls and goblins that call this haunted inferno home."
Long Island drunk driver gets maximum sentence for killing Boy Scout
The Long Island man who drunkenly plowed his SUV into a group of hiking Boy Scouts, killing a 12-year-old, was sentenced to more than eight years behind bars Wednesday --...
How Mariah Carey, Jessica Simpson and more are making shameful secrets relatable
Fame and fortune insulate no one from life’s indignities.
The desk shortage has folks getting creative with boxes, ironing boards
No desk, no problem
Young Afghan female mountaineer plans next summit to 'show the world what we can do'
KABUL - Eighteen-year old Fatima Sultani gazes at the peak of a mountain near Afghanistan’s capital Kabul after completing a morning climbing session, considering her next challenge. She and her...
Las Vegas shooting victims set to receive combined $800M settlement
More than 4,400 relatives and victims of the deadly Las Vegas concert massacre are set to receive $800 million in payouts from MGM Resorts International and its insurer after a...
NYPD crackdown during George Floyd protest violated 'human rights': report
The NYPD's June curfew crackdown on protestors in Mott Haven violated "international human rights" — and possibly US civil rights -- as one of the department's "most aggressive and abusive...
Singapore Airlines abandons 'flights to nowhere' idea
This should definitely save on fuel costs. Singapore Airlines has abandoned an idea to put passengers on “flights to nowhere” — i.e., short plane rides that take off and land at...
Indigenous woman films Canadian hospital staff taunting her before death
Disturbing video captures nurses in Canada taunting and berating a dying Indigenous woman in the last moments of her life. Joyce Echaquan, a 37-year-old mother of seven, died Monday after...
City Council to vote Monday on giving Bronx lawmaker Andy King the boot
The Council posted a notice of a rare Monday meeting, which sources confirmed was to consider removing the misbehaving Democrat from office.
Welcome to the Giants' worst nightmare
Nick Gates is pissed off and says all the other Giants offensive linemen feel the same way. The position coach, Marc Colombo, loves that they all are pissed off. So,...
Flesh-eating bacteria causes woman's leg to rot after hiking in Hawaii
A hiker in Hawaii was impaled by a tree -- and became infected with a rare flesh-eating bacteria that caused her leg to rot, according to a report. The 72-year-old...
Amazon takes $50 off year-long Audible subscription for Prime Day deal
Audible makes it beyond easy to listen to your favorite audiobooks, podcasts, wellness programs and more. And now you can enjoy a discounted subscription to the service thanks to Amazon's early...
Google eliminates face scanner from its new Pixel 5 smartphone
Google has abandoned the face scanner on its flagship Pixel smartphone -- just a year after introducing it with fanfare. The search giant announced two new 5G Pixel phones at...
Newcomer Iman Vellani to star in 'Ms. Marvel' Disney+ series
The character is Marvel's first Muslim superhero.
AOC, Elizabeth Warren pull out of New Yorker Festival amid labor dispute
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Elizabeth Warren have pulled out of next week's New Yorker Festival in solidarity with unionized magazine staffers -- who are locked in a labor dispute...
Hackers attack Nevada school district, publish social security numbers online
Hackers published sensitive data, including the names and social security numbers of staff at the Clark County school district in Nevada, after it refused to pay up, according to a...
Texas teacher jobless after Black Lives Matter mask standoff
An art teacher at a Texas charter school is out of the classroom for refusing to stop wearing homemade Black Lives Matter masks, according to reports. Lillian White said she...
Kentucky AG has until Friday to release Breonna Taylor grand jury recordings
The reprieve comes after Cameron, who was ordered by a Jefferson County state court judge to release the records by noon Wednesday, asked for a one-week extension to "redact personal...
Owner of dog shot by off-duty Secret Service agent pushes to unmask killer
The man whose dog was fatally shot by an off-duty Secret Service agent in Brooklyn in January wants to know the identity of the agent so he can bring a...
Florida dog owner caught on camera slapping cowering pooch
The video shows the brute with Adi on a leash, as he leans over the cowering canine. He then repeatedly punches and slaps her from above.
Trump says McDonald's fries are secret to his signature mane
Maybe he's born with it, maybe it's ... McDonald's? President Trump suggested on Wednesday that the fast-food giant's French fries were the secret to his trademark head of hair. En...
Drive-by paintball shooters target pedestrians on Staten Island
Drive-by paintball attacks left three people injured on Staten Island last week, cops said Wednesday. The three incidents took place about three miles apart in the suburbs of Mid Island...
Trump says NYC mail-in ballot fiasco confirms his voter fraud fears
President Trump on Wednesday said his concerns about mail-in voting are being borne out by New York officials sending botched ballots to nearly 100,000 Brooklyn residents. For months, Trump has...
Seagram's heiress sentenced to more than 6 years in Nxivm sex cult case
Seagram’s liquor heiress Clare Bronfman on Wednesday was slapped with a stiff sentence of more than six years behind bars for her role in the Nxivm sex-slave cult. The 41-year-old’s...
Utah pumpkin growers break record with 8 gourds over 1,000 pounds
Cue the “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” jokes. Just in time to kick off the Halloween season, a group of Utah pumpkin growers held their annual giant pumpkin weigh-off....
Barrett says she has not discussed cases with White House, Senate
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett declared that she hasn't discussed legal cases with anyone in the Senate or the White House and wouldn't commit to recusing herself from hearing...
This may be Adam Gase's last stand
The game, on paper, has all the makings of a pillow fight. For Adam Gase, it might represent a last-stand fight for his head-coaching career. When the 0-3 Jets play...
Heat will upset the Lakers and win NBA title
It has been a long year so far, but 2020 finally let up when it gave us this NBA Finals matchup. A series between two flamboyant cities in Miami and...
Earthquake swarm shakes Northern California for second time in 3 days
An earthquake swarm of four small temblors rattled areas around a reservoir in Northern California on Tuesday, the second time in three days that multiples quakes struck the area. The...
Grits maker Geechie Boy Mill changes name amid racial backlash
Geechie Boy Mill, a South Carolina maker of heirloom grits and other products, is changing its name to Marsh Hen Mill after critics charged it with appropriating black culture. “After...
18 hand sanitizers and soap dispensers that are on sale for up to 57% off
Are you tired of going to every store in your neighborhood in search of a bottle of hand sanitizer? Then the New York Post Store has you covered. We rounded...
Miley Cyrus covers 'Heart of Glass' and even Blondie approves
Cyrus’ “Heart of Glass” cover got some love from Blondie.
Hotels are offering 'schoolcation' packages to desperate parents
Just what the doctor ordered. Hotels and resorts across the US are increasingly offering "schoolcation" packages — encouraging frustrated parents to hit the pool while someone else deals with the...
Cardinal Dolan praises Supreme Court nominee Barrett
Cardinal Timothy Dolan raved about Judge Amy Coney Barrett's credentials to serve on the US Supreme Court -- and warned that her deep Catholic faith should be respected, not attacked,...
Facebook to begin merger between Instagram and Messenger chat functions
Facebook said Wednesday it would start replacing the direct messaging service within Instagram with a version of its Messenger app, the first major step in its plan to tie together...
Teen basketball player dies of COVID-19 complications
A North Carolina teenage basketball player has died from a rare COVID-19 complication in which the virus attacked his brain, his family said. Chad Dorrill, 19, had been living off-campus...
Argentine cartoonist Quino, creator of 'Mafalda,' dead at 88
“Mafalda,″ first published in 1964, and the humorist maintained a dedicated following throughout his career.
Obama's high school hoops jersey is up for auction – and it could go for six figures
Clothes worn by Barack Obama and wife Michelle are being sold in a celebrity auction -- with the former president's high school basketball jersey expected to score as much as...
Exotic tick species found in Rhode Island for the first time: officials
Two exotic species of ticks have been discovered for the first time in Rhode Island, state officials announced Monday. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management said both Asian and...
Apple rolling out gender-neutral Santa Claus, other emojis
A gender-neutral Santa Claus is coming to town.
How Cam Newton has 'incredibly impressed' Patriots' Josh McDaniels
Cam Newton is making a strong impression in New England. The larger-than-life 2011 No. 1 overall pick has already exceeded expectations since joining the Patriots in late June and has...
This all-natural antibacterial spray eliminates germs in seconds
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, common household cleaners present both health and environmental concerns due to the chemicals they are formulated with. Certain ingredients can even present...
Trump says he doesn't know who Proud Boys are, calls on group to 'stand down'
President Trump on Wednesday said he doesn't know who the Proud Boys are and called on them to "stand down" after he said during the first presidential debate that the...
'Proud Boy' arrested for pointing gun during Portland clashes
A member of the far-right group the Proud Boys was arrested Wednesday for pointing a gun at rivals during clashes in Portland, Oregon, a report said. The suspect, 50-year-old Alan...
Nxivm victims tear into Seagrams heiress Clare Bronfman ahead of sentencing
Nine women delivered emotional victim impact statements in Brooklyn federal court ahead of Bronfman's sentencing.
Many claim this event is more stressful than divorce or having kids
If you had to choose, what would you say the most stressful event in life is? A new survey found that it’s not having kids or even starting a new...
NASA launch may be visible along much of the East Coast
NASA’s Cygnus launch to the International Space Station this week may be visible along much of the East Coast, depending on weather conditions. An unmanned Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft will...
Suspect charged with attempted murder in ambush shooting of LA deputies
Los Angeles prosecutors have charged a 36-year-old man with attempted murder in the ambush shooting of two sheriff's deputies. Deonte Lee Murray was arrested in a separate carjacking case on...
What Trevor Lawrence thinks of 'Tank for Trevor' NFL Draft slogan
Trevor Lawrence is trying not to hear it. The stud Clemson quarterback said that, yes, he has seen the “Tank for Trevor” slogan infiltrating the NFL’s worst teams. “I try...
Most people say they've become more frugal during the pandemic
More than three in four Americans said they are more careful spenders and savers than they were one year ago, according to new research. The new survey of 2,000 Americans...
House Judiciary Committee could release big tech antitrust report next week
The House Judiciary Committee’s antitrust panel could release its report on antitrust allegations against four of the country’s largest tech juggernauts by next week. The committee has been investigating Apple,...
Nicaragua proposed law seeks to make fake news punishable by prison
Allies of Nicaragua strongman Daniel Ortega have proposed a law making it a crime to spread fake news on social media punishable by up to four years in prison, according...
NFL promises harsher punishment in latest mask threat
The NFL is putting its foot down on coaches who won’t wear masks on the sideline during games. In a league memo obtained Wednesday by ESPN, teams were issued a...
Court rules the rolls at Subway are legally NOT bread
Ireland’s highest court isn’t sweet on tax breaks for footlongs. The country's Supreme Court ruled that the starch used in Subway sandwiches is too sugary to meet the definition of...
Teams that could be interested in Henrik Lundqvist
This is not something Henrik Lundqvist necessarily wished for, but the former Rangers franchise goaltender — too soon? — has the opportunity for the first time to test the open...
NYC Board of Elections absentee ballot vendor snafu hits Long Island
The vendor that botched 100,000 absentee ballots bound for Brooklyn voters — giving the New York City Board of Elections its latest black eye — acknowledged Wednesday that the scope...
Oklahoma teen fatally shot at party by man allegedly playing with gun
An Oklahoma teenager was killed at a party when a fellow reveler allegedly began playing with guns and shot her in the head, reports said Wednesday.
Video shows suspect's arrest in kidnap attempt of NFL icon's granddaughter
The Los Angeles woman accused of trying to kidnap NFL Hall of Famer Joe Montana's granddaughter from his home calmly surrendered to authorities after the terrifying episode, video shows. Sodsai...
NY Sports Clubs illegally profited off shutdown measures, AG says
New York Sports Clubs hasn't made good on its promise to credit members for charges during the COVID shutdown -- all while resuming charging fees again earlier this month, a...
Women’s issues at UN: Still ‘too low down on the agenda’
UNITED NATIONS — Addressing the UN General Assembly last week, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina noted a milestone: the 25th anniversary of the Beijing women’s conference that produced a global...
Commission to make changes after Trump-Biden debate fiasco
The commission said Tuesday's contest "made clear that additional structure should be added to the format of the remaining debates to ensure a more orderly discussion of the issues.”
Joe Biden calls Trump's debate conduct a 'national embarrassment'
Joe Biden called President Trump's performance at Tuesday's raucous debate a "national embarrassment" and said he would participate in the next two contests but wants the guidelines strengthened to limit...
Video shows possible suspects in Queens mom's stray-bullet death
The footage released by cops shows two men – one on a scooter – attempting to saw the lock off the bicycle before they leave empty-handed.
California Gov. Newsom receives flu shot during live news conference
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday received the flu shot during a live news conference, heeding advice health experts have stressed for months as flu season this year coincides with...
Timothy Ray Brown, first person cured of HIV, dead at 54
He had been terminally ill from a recurrence of leukemia last year.
Phoenix protests have cost police more than $11.5M in overtime
The small number of Black Lives Matter protests in Phoenix has already cost police more than $11.5 million in "demonstration overtime" alone, according to a report. Following large rallies at...
Paris Hilton calls for closure of Provo Canyon School amid abuse allegations
“I was abused at Provo Canyon School,” says Hilton, clad in a sharp white blazer in front of a matching bright background.
Oscar Isaac cast as director Coppola in 'Francis and the Godfather'
It was an offer they couldn't refuse.
Trevor Noah recaps presidential debate: 'This is not good for the nation'
The debate was marred by juvenile cheap shots and countless interruptions on the part of both candidates that left moderator Chris Wallace struggling to maintain control.
How Nets owner thinks NBA can navigate 'tricky' future amid COVID-19
Nets owner Joe Tsai isn’t deluding himself. He knows coronavirus will make next season a tough one for his team and the rest of the NBA, and that the league...
Biden campaign shares what may be the dullest livestream ever
Guess Joe Biden supporters really love to see him go. The Democratic presidential nominee's campaign lived up to its reputation as the most tranquilizing White House bid in recent memory,...
Azerbaijan and Armenia brush off suggestion of peace talks
YEREVAN, Armenia — Leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia brushed off the suggestion of peace talks Tuesday, accusing each other of obstructing negotiations over the separatist territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, with dozens...
Nikola, GM still negotiating $2B partnership as target date looms
General Motors and Nikola appear unlikely to finalize their $2 billion partnership by Wednesday's target date in the wake of fraud and sexual assault allegations against Nikola founder Trevor Milton....
Walmart looks to airports in rethinking store layouts amid COVID-19
Walmart is getting inspiration from the airport terminal as it revamps the layout and signage of its stores to speed up shopping and better cater to smartphone-armed customers. The nation's...
ISS crew locates air leak in middle-of-the-night search
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A small air leak at the International Space Station finally has been traced to the Russian side, following a middle-of-the-night search by astronauts. NASA said Tuesday...
New details emerge about missing woman found alive at sea
The Colombia woman who was rescued at sea by fishermen has a history of mental health issues that may have contributed to the bizarre saga in which she was off...
Peter Thiel's secretive Palantir surges 38% in debut, valuation at nearly $22B
Shares of Palantir Technologies Inc PLTR.N, the U.S. data analytics firm known for its work with the Central Intelligence Agency and other government bodies, jumped 38% in their market debut...
Ford recalls more than 700K vehicles over backup camera issues
Ford is recalling more than 700,000 vehicles in North America because the backup cameras can show distorted images or suddenly go dark. The recall covers most 2020 versions of Ford's...
Biden campaign raises record $3.8M during first presidential debate
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Tuesday evening's chaotic presidential debate between Joe Biden and President Trump may have been derided as a "s--t show" and a "hot mess," but the 90-minute showdown...
How WNBA star is 'celebrating' her sexuality in Playboy
Liz Cambage has accomplished plenty in her 29 years, but posing for Playboy calls for a different kind of celebration. "I’ve never embraced my sexuality in public," the WNBA star...
'Awful' double-bounce controversy causes French Open stir
Martina Navratilova has accused German star Laura Siegemund of failing to call a double bounce in an incident that’s divided tennis. Siegemund profited from a clear violation of the rules...
The Proud Boys liked what they heard from Trump at debate — here's who they are
Asked to denounce violent right-wing extremist groups including the Proud Boys during Tuesday's raucous presidential debate, President Trump only told them to "stand back and stand by."
Ski resorts struggle to hire amid Trump's ban on foreign worker visas
DENVER — Milagros Sotelo was looking forward to traveling from South America to Tennessee to start a job at Ober Gatlinburg ski resort this winter. The 22-year-old student worked the...
Wild video shows driver firing gun at motorist through windshield
He was fast and furious! A Florida driver posted wild dashcam footage of himself firing a gun at another motorist through his windshield -- after the men got into a...
Boy, 10, severely injured by explosive found in box of Christmas ornaments
A 10-year-old Michigan boy lost two fingers and suffered a minor head injury after finding an explosive in a box of Christmas ornaments. Brittany Moist said her son, Connor, was...
Ratings for chaotic Trump-Biden presidential debate nosedive from 2016
Networks ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox News averaged 27.3 million viewers during the 90-minute-plus slugfest, according to Deadline, a stunning 36-percent plunge from the 2016 debates.
Even Joe Rogan wants no part of a Trump-Biden debate
Even Joe Rogan doesn't want any part of moderating a debate between President Trump and his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, after Tuesday's contest turned into a free-for-all, with the candidates...
'Hocus Pocus' stars to reunite for a virtual event
The Sanderson sisters will "run amok" for charity in October.
De Blasio says he'll stick to outdoor dining in NYC 'for the foreseeable future'
"What I’m going to do for sure in the coming days is continue, as I have, to enjoy outdoor dining first while the weather’s still good,” de Blasio said during...
Video captures moment deranged man stabs police official to death
Shocking video captured the moment an Argentinian police inspector was stabbed to death by an emotionally disturbed man who pulled out a knife in front of stunned customers at a...
Biden accuses Trump of forgetting the American worker as he begins tour of Ohio, Pa.
Former Vice President Joe Biden accused President Trump for forgetting the American worker as he embarked Wednesday on a whistle stop tour of battleground states Ohio and Pennsylvania - a...
Seven teens charged over viral break-in at New Jersey petting zoo
Their chickens have come home to roost. Seven teenagers have been charged for the New Jersey farm break-in that went viral after they were seen riding a miniature donkey —...
Comey: Claim Hillary Clinton plotted Russia scandal 'doesn’t ring a bell'
Former FBI Director James Comey on Wednesday said he doesn’t recall hearing that Hillary Clinton conjured a campaign to smear President Trump as a Russian colluder. Comey told the Senate...
Pastor did meth with parishioners, performed exorcism on 1-year-old: cops
An Arkansas pastor admitted using meth with parishioners and performing an exorcism on an emaciated 1-year-old boy, police said. Lloyd Eddie Lasker Jr., pastor of the House of Refuge and...
Cops bust woman in Virginia for allegedly killing boyfriend in Brooklyn
A woman wanted by cops for fatally shooting her ex-beau in Brooklyn during a fight in August was arrested in Virginia on Tuesday, police and police sources said Wednesday. Charlene...
De Blasio addresses issue of mask-less cops amid pandemic
NYPD officers who don't wear masks should face "penalties," Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday — nearly seven months into a pandemic and after months of dodging the issue. "Our...
St. Louis protesters won't be charged in June face-off with armed couple
Prosecutors in St. Louis won't pursue trespassing charges against nine Black Lives Matter protesters who walked onto the lawn of a gun-wielding couple in June, according to reports. Deputy City...
The helmet trick Aaron Rodgers uses to ignore Packers coaches
Aaron Rodgers has apparently been pulling a fast one on Green Bay Packers coaches for quite some time. Speaking on Pat McAfee’s show on Tuesday, the Packers quarterback revealed that...
Cleanup efforts for water with brain-eating amoeba could take months
A Texas town's water, which contained a rare, brain-eating amoeba that killed a 6-year-old boy, will require months to disinfect before it's safe, officials said. Toby Baker, executive director of...
Sharp COVID-19 spread in Madrid leads to new anti-outbreak plan
MADRID — Madrid and its suburbs, the region in Europe where a second coronavirus wave is expanding by far the fastest, are edging toward stricter curbs on personal movement and...
Startling number of kids in NYC have lost a parent to COVID-19, study finds
More than 4,000 children in New York have lost a parent to coronavirus -- with the pandemic hitting those in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens the hardest, according to a...
Tampa Airport becomes first to offer COVID-19 testing to all passengers
You get a COVID test – you get a COVID test – everyone gets a COVID test! Passengers traveling through Tampa International Airport will be able to get tested for...
Berlin Film Festival recognizes founder's Nazi propaganda past
Alfred Bauer had close ties to the country's Nazi regime.
Screaming kid on scooter chased by bird faces his fear
This magpie attack has a happy ending. After a bird chased 10-year-old Max Sherwood on his scooter in Warilla, Australia, the boy faced his fears and returned to the same...
China reportedly mulling antitrust probe into Google
Google is reportedly staring down the barrel of an antitrust probe from China. Beijing is investigating whether Google leveraged the dominance of its Android operating system for smartphones to stifle...
Kentucky AG seeks delay in release of grand jury recordings in Breonna Taylor case
The Kentucky attorney general is seeking a one-week delay in the release of the grand jury recordings in the Breonna Taylor case to protect the interest of witnesses, particularly private...
UK, Canada sanction Belarus over 'rigged' election, treatment of protesters
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has been sanctioned by Canada and the United Kingdom as massive protests continue in the country over an election which is has been widely viewed internationally...
Police probe claim that officer’s Instagram mocked memorial for man he fatally shot
An officer accused of posting a photo on social media belittling a memorial for a man he fatally shot is under investigation by the San Diego Police Department and has...
As coronavirus curbs Nepal’s festivals, devotees fear gods’ anger
KATHMANDU, Nepal — The revered living goddess is not leaving her temple this year. The old palace courtyard packed with hundreds of thousands of people each year during the Indrajatra...
Relative details horrific moment son found Queens mom hit by stray bullet
A relative recalled the horrifying moment a teenager found his mother bleeding to death in their Queens apartment, moments after she was struck in the neck by a stray bullet...
Feds will reportedly start forgiving coronavirus loans by next week
The feds will finally start forgiving loans meant to help small businesses survive the coronavirus pandemic within a week. The US Treasury Department and the Small Business Administration expect to start...
Henrik Lundqvist issues heartfelt Rangers farewell
And now for New York’s emotional farewell to Henrik Lundqvist. The Rangers officially bought out Lundqvist’s contract Wednesday morning, announcing the organization was parting ways with the goaltender who team...
Sex shop tries to get women in the mood to vote by giving away vibrators
"It’s not a Republican orgasm or a Democrat orgasm, it’s an American orgasm," the shop owner said.
Gleyber Torres did something Derek Jeter never did
Gleyber Torres strung together a Derek Jeter-like playoff game performance Tuesday night – maybe even better. In the Yankees’ 12-3 rout of the Cleveland Indians in Game 1 of the...
Movie theaters reduce hours as Hollywood blockbusters delayed
Movie theaters are reducing their hours as Hollywood pulls back on releasing fall blockbusters like "Wonder Woman 1984" and "Black Widow" amid the pandemic. The biggest movie theater chains —...
Trump trashes Joe Biden and Chris Wallace after bitter debate
President Trump on Wednesday tore into Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and Fox News host Chris Wallace after a chaotic and acrimonious first presidential debate. Trump highlighted Biden distancing himself...
Scottie Pippen completely trashes Bulls coaching hire
Tell us how you really feel, Scottie. Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen did not mince words when asked about the team hiring Billy Donovan as its new head coach, trashing...
Postmates is scoring delivery wins all football season
Postmates always delivers. Known for its reliable service and wide selection of restaurants, Postmates is the perfect option for solo movie nights, stay-at-home dates with your sweetie or for grabbing...
Obese patients seeking weight loss surgery to combat severe coronavirus risk
Top health experts have voiced an uptick in obese patients seeking weight loss surgery in a bid to protect themselves from a heightened risk of severe COVID-19. Amid the pandemic,...
Dad suffers heart attack while helping son with math homework
The Chinese curriculum really is more difficult. We've all experienced math anxiety at one time or another. However, one Chinese father became so frustrated while supervising his son's homework that...
Indoor dining returns to New York City amid spike in COVID-19 cases
Peckish patrons returned to their old haunts Wednesday as indoor dining finally resumed in the Big Apple -- six months after the coronavirus all but 86'ed the restaurant industry. More...
'Dead silence' leads NFL star into mid-game blimp debate
J.J. Watt and the Houston Texans weren't ready for the "dead silence" at Pittsburgh's Heinz Field on Sunday for their game against the Steelers. In a clip shared Tuesday by...
It's in the mail: Woman forfeits lotto prize after USPS loses ticket
A Florida woman says she was forced to forfeit her lotto prize after the US Postal Service lost her winning ticket in the mail. Sue Burgess, of Hernando County, said...
Dynamite, dude: WWE tough guy John Cena is a BTS fanboy
He's a card-carrying ARMY member.
Video shows huge throng of residents crowding streets of NYC coronavirus hot spot
Amid a spiking daily coronavirus infection rate in the Big Apple, a large gathering of Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn -- a hot spot of the disease, along with Queens --...
NFL's COVID-19 scramble leads to postponed game
The NFL has avoided a coronavirus disaster for now. A league spokesman said on Wednesday one other Titans player tested positive for COVID-19 after three of his teammates and five...
24-year-old man dies after crashing BMW into tree in Brooklyn
A 24-year-old Brooklyn driver died in a mangled wreck early Wednesday after he crashed while speeding with a friend a few blocks from home, according to cops. Nuvakh Ilishayev was...
Fantasy Football Week 4 Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em: Mike Davis, Tom Brady
It's Week 4 of the NFL season and hopefully your teams are 3-0. Even if you're staring down a dismal 0-3 record, if the 2020 season has taught us anything,...
Head lice linked to daughter’s heart attack as parents face murder charges
Two Georgia parents were charged in the death of their daughter, who suffered from a lice infestation so severe that it may have triggered a fatal heart attack, authorities said....
James Comey testifies before Senate panel on Russia investigation
Former FBI Director James Comey is expected to testify Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee as part of its investigation into the agency's Russia "collusion" probe of the 2016 election....
Apple CEO Tim Cook lands $100 million stock grant
Apple boss Tim Cook this week received his first major stock grant since 2011, pocketing $38.1 million worth of shares as well as the option to earn a total of...
15-minute coronavirus test cleared for use in Europe
A new coronavirus test that delivers results in just 15 minutes will be available in Europe next month, New Jersey-based medical-device maker Becton Dickinson announced Wednesday. The company expects to...
AC/DC announces comeback with photo of reunited band
They're back in black.
Suspect charged with attempted murder in LAPD station attack
A suspect accused of attacking two Los Angeles police officers inside a police station -- pistol-whipping one with his own gun and open firing on another -- has been charged...
Harris echoes Biden, skirts question about packing Supreme Court
Sen. Kamala Harris, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, refused once again on Tuesday to say whether she would support calls from prominent Democrats to add justices to the Supreme Court.
Lesbian couple rips Facebook after it bans video of them touching foreheads
A lesbian couple in the UK has slammed Facebook for rejecting a video they posted of themselves gently touching their foreheads for its "sexually explicit adult content," according to a...
Mac Davis, country legend and Elvis songwriter, dead at 78
You can thank him for the hit, "A Little Less Conversation."
Coney Island drive-by is one of three fatal NYC shootings overnight
A man was killed and two others injured in a drive-by shooting in Coney Island early Wednesday — one of at least three people killed across the Big Apple overnight,...
Team at top of NBA Draft 'confused,' nervous over LaMelo Ball decision
It's the No. 1 pick that no one knows what to do with. No Zion Williamson, no Ja Morant, no clue. The Timberwolves have reportedly been trying to trade the...
Shell to slash up to 9,000 jobs amid dip in oil demand
Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell said it plans to cut up to 9,000 jobs by the end of 2022 under a corporate restructuring as the company deals with a drop...
Why Braves are a bet-against in this spot
Let your voice be heard! No, I don’t care whether you vote or not. But Stitches, better late than never, will be going through the mailbag as we go through...
Man confronted while dumping up to 100 eels in Prospect Park Lake
This was definitely 'eeligal.' A mystery man was confronted as he bizarrely dumped up to 100 eels into Brooklyn's Prospect Park Lake -- continuing even as he was warned he...
Biden says Green New Deal is not his plan, but campaign site implies otherwise
Former Vice President Joe Biden proclaimed during Tuesday's debate with President Trump that he doesn't support the Green New Deal, but his environmental plan on his website calls it a...
63 million people in India may have gotten coronavirus, survey finds
A staggering 63 million people in India may have been infected with the coronavirus, a new survey has found -- a total that's 10 times higher than officially reported. Researchers...
LA Sheriff to give update in ambush of deputies in Compton
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will update the public Wednesday on the investigation into the ambush shooting of two deputies earlier this month. Sheriff Alex Villanueva will be joined...
Israel reportedly leads world in new COVID-19 infections per capita
Israel has the world’s worst daily COVID-19 infection numbers per capita for the last week, overtaking the US for the first time – and is also leading the global per-capita...
Video shows deli stabbing in violent scooter squabble
Shocking video released this week by cops shows a Hell's Kitchen deli customer stabbing a man who apparently tried to snatch his scooter.
William Hill agrees to Caesars' $3.7 billion takeover offer
British gambling firm William Hill said it has agreed to be bought by American casino giant Caesars Entertainment for roughly $3.7 billion. The two gaming companies made the acquisition official...
Team meal, vomiting player: Notre Dame let coronavirus 'spread like wildfire'
Notre Dame said it had 39 football players in isolation or quarantine on Monday as it deals with the COVID-19 outbreak that forced the Fighting Irish to postpone last week’s...
Take a shot on Reds and Trevor Bauer
There was much hype around the Reds going into the 2020 season, and though it took awhile for things to click, they come into the postseason winners of 11 of...
Regeneron says antibody 'cocktail' helps COVID-19 patients recover quickly
An experimental antibody "cocktail" developed by biotech firm Regeneron appears to help coronavirus patients recover more quickly. The company on Tuesday released early data from a clinical trial showing the...
Mom killed by stray bullet while inside her bedroom in Queens: cops
A Queens mom was killed by a stray bullet that came through her bedroom window early Wednesday, police said. Bertha Arriaga, 43, was in her room in the family's Jackson...
Flight attendant turns to dealing drugs after losing job to pandemic
A former flight attendant who crisscrossed across Europe and posed in social media has been sentenced to 28 months behind bars for turning to drug dealing after losing her job...
Team Biden launches massive online ad blitz following debate
The digital blitz countered the Trump campaign's seven-figure ad buy Tuesday and aimed to take over the homepages of the web's most recognizable home pages, including YouTube's.
Ex-lawmaker's teen son charged with arson during Seattle riots
A former Washington state lawmaker's stepson has been charged with setting fires during Seattle riots -- and is also suspected of hitting a cop in the head with a baseball...
Kitten born with 'frog legs' learns to walk
This kitten was born with splayed hind legs resembling a frog's. The rare birth defect, known as swimmers syndrome, hinders walking and standing. See how physiotherapy has helped the kitty's...
Serena Williams abruptly pulls out of French Open
Serena Williams abruptly withdrew from the French Open on Wednesday morning. Williams made the decision before her second-round match against Tsvetana Pironkova, citing an Achilles injury she suffered in her...
Liquor heiress set to be sentenced today in Nxivm sex-cult case
Seagram’s liquor heiress Clare Bronfman — who allegedly used her family fortune to help bankroll the notorious Nxivm cult — is set to become the first person sentenced in the...
Biden commits to remaining debates after nasty slugfest
Joe Biden has pledged to continue to debate President Trump, the Democratic nominee’s deputy campaign manager told reporters after the two candidates’ first encounter descended into a chaotic scene, according...
Yankees likely know their Game 3 starter — if needed
If the Yankees and Indians play a deciding Game 3 on Thursday night Aaron Boone said J.A. Happ is the Yankees’ likely starter. “Looking like it will be Happ. We...
One swing might save Giancarlo Stanton
As the rest of the Yankees clobbered Cleveland pitching throughout their lopsided victory on Tuesday night, Giancarlo Stanton only contributed outs — and strikeouts. Hitless going into the top of...
12th Jersey City officer pleads guilty in off-duty jobs scam
A Jersey City police officer’s own cellphone provided evidence against her in a no-show off-duty jobs scam that also has involved nearly a dozen other officers, the US Attorney’s Office...
Aaron Boone lineup move pays off big for Yankees
There was some debate about who would start in left field on Tuesday, but Brett Gardner said his mindset never changed as Game 1 of the Wild Card Series approached....
Merriam-Webster's most searched words after the presidential debate
"White supremacist" and "Antifa." Those were the top two searched words on Merriam-Webster following Tuesday night’s raucous presidential debate. Other top queries on Merriam-Webster were "petulant," "fascism," and "racism," according...
Yankees' families get to watch team play for 1st time this season
Nothing has been normal about the 2020 baseball season, but when the Yankees beat the Indians 12-3 in Game 1 of the AL wild-card series against the Indians in Cleveland...
Proud Boys celebrate after Trump says 'stand back and stand by' at first debate
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Members of the Proud Boys right-wing militia group celebrated online Tuesday evening after what they perceived as a shout out from President Trump during the chaotic first...
Trump accuses moderator of sidin' with Biden during debate
President Trump in his first tweet following Tuesday's first presidential debate accused moderator Chris Wallace of siding with his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden. The wordless tweet simply features an image...
A Biden voter and a Trump voter debate the debate
How did President Trump’s and Joe Biden’s supporters react to Tuesday night’s debate? We asked two voters to debate the debate in real-time. Rhonda Kundrat is a 47-year-old non-practicing attorney...
Google searches for 'move to Canada' spike after presidential debate
The presidential debate may send people up north instead of to the ballot box. Google searches for moving to Canada spiked after the 2020 presidential debate between President Trump and...
Woman killed, man wounded in shooting at Amazon warehouse in Florida
A woman was killed and a man wounded in a shooting at an Amazon warehouse in Florida on Tuesday night, a report said. The shooting occurred about 7:30 p.m. at...
Yankees needed just one game to change the narrative
CLEVELAND — The good people of Northeast Ohio wouldn’t take this as a compliment, and in their defense, it probably isn’t intended as one. But never, in this stellar ballpark’s...
'Let me shut you down,' Trump tells Biden in first presidential debate
President Trump on Tuesday told Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden he needed to "shut [him] down" as he defended his national reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden campaign already selling 'Will you shut up, man' T-shirts
Well, that didn't take long. Joe Biden's campaign is now hawking "Will You Shut Up, Man" T-shirts -- after the Democratic nominee aimed the retort at President Trump during their...
De Blasio reacts to Trump's claim that NYC is a 'ghost town'
Mayor de Blasio fought back against President Trump’s assertion that the Big Apple is a deserted “ghost town” -- tweeting out two photos of outdoor diners socializing on city streets....
Yankees star's stunning outburst surprised no one
Before the postseason started on Tuesday, Gleyber Torres said he got some advice from someone who has been there plenty of times before. Prior to the Yankees’ 12-3 win over...
A hot mess of a debate, and a bad plan by Trump: Goodwin
A hot mess does not make for a great debate. Or an interesting one or even an entertaining one. America was mistreated Tuesday. A highly anticipated showdown in a closely...
CNN anchor on first debate: 'That was a s--t show'
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- CNN's chief political correspondent Dana Bash unapologetically called Tuesday evening's chaotic presidential debate a "s--t show" live on the air. The veteran cable network anchor was lost...