November 8, 2020
Philadelphia vote counting staff getting death threats, official says
Election workers responsible for tallying ballots in Philadelphia have received death threats since the vote count started last week, a local official said Sunday. City Commissioner Al Schmidt told CBS'...
This is exactly why Giants tight end is so polarizing
This game showed why the Giants turned down offers for Evan Engram at the NFL trade deadline for the third straight year. This game showed why a frustrated segment of...
Tom Brady looks atrocious
The latest meeting between the top two quarterbacks on the NFL’s all-time lists in passing yards and touchdowns turned out to be an unexpected landslide victory. Drew Brees tossed four...
Global coronavirus cases exceed 50 million after 30-day spike
More than 50 million COVID-19 cases have been recorded worldwide -- with nearly 10 million infections in the US alone, the latest data shows. With the pandemic accelerating in recent...
First Tua Tagovailoa-Kyler Murray battle was scintillating
Tua Tagovailoa finished as runner-up to Kyler Murray for the 2018 Heisman Trophy, but Miami’s rookie quarterback came out on top in their first scintillating meeting in the NFL. Tagovailoa...
Kansas Democrat who admitted to revenge porn wins state House seat
A 20-year-old Kansas Democrat who admitted to circulating revenge porn in middle school has been elected to the state legislature. Aaron Coleman, who made headlines in August for winning his...
Gun-toting St. Louis couple sue news photographer over infamous image
The St. Louis couple that shot to viral infamy when they pointed guns at Black Lives Matter protesters outside their mansion are accusing a news photographer of trespassing to capture...
Bills star overcomes grief in humbling of Seahawks
After Pete Carroll received a contract extension Sunday that should keep him in Seattle for the rest of his career, the Seahawks did something they’d never done in their head...
Horrifying injury caused by 'weird' Giants play
A gruesome leg injury took quarterback Alex Smith off the field and a gruesome leg injury brought him back. Washington’s Kyle Allen dislocated his ankle Sunday when Giants safety Jabrill...
If there’s fraud in the 2020 election, then we must find it: Devine
There’s more evidence of voter fraud in the 2020 election than there ever was of Russia collusion, so America is owed a legal examination of the election irregularities alleged by...
Giants completing Joe Judge challenge puts NFC East back in play
There was Joe Judge giving it to his defense on the sideline. It looked like the same old, same old rinse-and-repeat was going down, this time at FedEx Field, with...
Rep. Collins to lead Trump campaign's Georgia recount effort
Georgia Rep. Doug Collins -- who just lost his bid for a Senate seat -- will lead the Trump campaign’s recount effort in the state that was too close to...
Remains found in Vermont gravel pit last year identified
Human remains discovered in a Vermont gravel pit more than a year ago have been identified as those of a 43-year-old upstate New York mom who police say was murdered....
Sharpshooter with big potential could be Knicks draft gem
The Knicks aren’t sure there’s a likely All-Star at No. 8 in the Nov. 18 draft, unless either LaMelo Ball or James Wiseman fall to them. That’s why The Post...
Giants star comes through for wife after near-death experience
The true professional can somehow find a way to summon a courage he probably didn’t know he had, and hide the pain from the tragedy unfolding in his personal life...
Sex assault charge against police shooting victim Jacob Blake dropped in plea deal
Prosecutors in Wisconsin have dropped sexual assault charges against Jacob Blake -- the black man who was left paralyzed in a police shooting that sparked protests across the nation over...
Mets about to get first look at Steve Cohen as owner
An introduction of the Mets’ new regime to the fan base will come Tuesday afternoon with a Zoom press conference. Mets owner Steve Cohen and team president Sandy Alderson are...
Woman knocks camera from detective's hand during anti-cop protest
A woman was arrested for allegedly knocking a camera out of the hand of an NYPD detective during an anti-police protest in Manhattan on Sunday, authorities said. The NYPD released...
We finally have proof Notre Dame is for real
Go ahead and poke holes in Notre Dame’s seismic victory if you must. Point to the absence of Trevor Lawrence. The three missing defensive starters, James Skalski, Mike Jones Jr....
NY's positive test rate for COVID-19 hits highest level in five months
New York’s positive test rate for COVID-19 hit 2.35 percent Saturday — the state’s highest level in more than five months. There were 145,642 tests reported performed in New York...
Rent to sublease office space on Park Avenue unbelievably low
For companies looking for impossibly cheap Midtown sublease space, now’s the time to pounce. How cheap? Would you believe $25 per square foot on a prime stretch of Park Avenue?...
Daniel Jones avoided a disaster
The touchdown strike was nice, but the most important play Daniel Jones made Sunday was taking a sack. What sounds like a negative is actually a sign of growth from...
Two children among four people wounded in Virginia Beach shooting
Four people -- including two children -- were wounded in a Virginia Beach shooting on Sunday night, police said. The shooting occurred on Whitney Court and left all the victims...
How WHO is still letting China block a real investigation of how COVID-19 started
It’s been clear from the pandemic’s start that China staged a shameful coverup that cost lives across the world. Now, newly uncovered details show that the World Health Organization didn’t...
AOC admits, 'I don't even know if I want to be in politics'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she doesn’t know whether she wants to stay in politics, much less run for higher office. “It’s the stress. ... It’s the lack of support from...
NY's education bureaucrats keep showing us that they put kids' interests last
The blows keeping coming for New York City school kids — with some of them specifically meant to hide just how disastrous this school year has become. The latest? The...
Giants star has fairy-tale ending after wife survives scare
It’s a funny thing about fairy tales. Sometimes they’re so corny you can see the ending from a football field away, without binoculars. That was Alex Smith Sunday afternoon, as...
To make his 'unifier' vow work, Joe Biden needs to go moderate
Joe Biden isn’t officially president-elect yet, but it seems clear he will prevail. We applaud the sentiments of his Saturday-night victory speech. “I pledge to be a president who seeks not...
De Blasio's 'layoffs' charade: He warns of job cuts, but instead gives unions favors
In the spring of 2020, as New York City faced a massive decline in revenue and a $10 billion deficit, Mayor Bill de Blasio began warning that budget cuts were...
France, England making huge, anti-science mistake going back to total lockdown
As Americans were busy awaiting the vote count last week, Europe was going back into lockdown. For all of the justified criticism over how President Trump has handled COVID-19, the...
Republican women roar with unprecedented wave of victories in the House
With several races still unresolved, Republicans are on track to make major gains in the House of Representatives — with women definitely leading the way. Female candidates account for most...
Joe Biden was one of the luckiest prez candidates ever and other commentary
Election Journal: Joe Biden — Luckiest Pol Ever Joe Biden has got to be the luckiest politician in US history, snarks David Harsanyi at Creators. He spent the 1970s “sucking...
Tiger Woods has never seen the Masters like this
It’s going to be different. Even a bit bizarre. But it’s going to be beautiful. The 2020 Masters starts this week, and because of COVID-19, it is being played in...
Giants report card: Jabrill Peppers was everywhere
Grading the Giants after their 23-20 win over the Washington Football Team on Sunday. Offense Daniel Jones played a clean game (although he did get a fumble on his ledger...
SUNY cancels spring break amid COVID-19 fears
SUNY announced Sunday that it is canceling its spring break while also requiring all students to be tested for COVID-19 and quarantine for a week if they return to campus...
Tropical Storm Eta to strengthen into hurricane before striking US coast Monday
Tropical Storm Eta is due to slam into the Florida Keys early Monday morning with hurricane-force winds and "life-threatening" storm surges, according to forecasts and news reports. The storm, which...
Democratic Virginia Rep. Spanberger wins competitive re-election
Democratic Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger has won re-election, helping the party maintain its numerical advantage in the lower house of Congress. The Associated Press called the race on Sunday, giving...
Entire NY State elections regime needs overhaul, Suffolk's Bellone says
The movement to overhaul New York's patronage-driven election agencies is gaining steam. One of the state's most powerful county executives is pushing for a new law to professionalize all of...
Alex Trebek mourned by NHL team after special draft moment
The Ottawa Senators on Sunday paid tribute to the late Alex Trebek, who a month earlier helped the organization announce their first pick of the 2020 NHL Draft. Trebek, the...
NYC to begin counting mail-in ballots today with several races at stake
New York City is set to begin counting its more than half a million mail-in ballots Monday — votes that could swing several local races. While the deadline for the...
Rep. Clyburn says 'Defund the police' slogan hurt Dem candidates
House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn on Sunday blamed the "defund the police" slogan for some Democratic losses in Congress -- as he took aim at his party's progressive wing. The...
UK blocks travel from Denmark amid fears of new COVID-19 strain in minks
Britain has banned visitors from Denmark after urgent warnings that a mutant strain of the coronavirus linked to minks could risk the success of impending vaccines. "Visitors arriving into the...
French priest shot outside church by jealous husband of his lover: prosecutors
A French priest who was shot outside his church was the victim of his lover's jealous husband, according to prosecutors. Nikolaos Kakavelakis, 52, was shot twice in the chest at...
First lady echoes president's claim of 'illegal' votes
First Lady Melania Trump has weighed in on the 2020 presidential election, echoing her husband in drawing a distinction between "legal" and "illegal" votes. "The American people deserve fair elections,"...
UFC fighter nearly loses his ear in grisly scene
A UFC fighter nearly had his left ear completely torn off after he was elbowed on the side of the head. The referee had to stop Saturday night's UFC Fight...
COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program fraud accusations continue to mount
The federal government continues to be flooded with reports of potential fraud in the Paycheck Protection Program, according to a report Sunday. Congress passed the program to give small businesses...
Giants defense saves the day in nail-biting win
The fourth time quiets the alarms. After blowing double-digit leads in each of their last three losses, the visiting Giants forced two turnovers late in the fourth quarter and five...
Huge crowd gathers on LES to mourn passing of influential rabbi
The funeral of Rabbi Dovid Feinstein, an international figure in the Jewish community, happened at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem.
De Blasio hails NYC for voting 'amidst the greatest crisis' in US history
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio brought the presidential election to the pulpit Sunday, telling Manhattan church-goers that the nation “turned out amidst the greatest crisis’’ in its history...
Biden names Trump-fired surgeon general as a head of his COVID-19 task force
President-elect Joe Biden has already selected the heads of his coronavirus task force, including the surgeon general who was fired soon after President Trump took office. Vivek Murthy, who was...
Can I complain to the boss about my colleagues' political banter?
In a normal year, colleagues may have been able to talk politics without offending each other. This year has been anything but normal.
In a pandemic, smart companies are hiring unflappable military veterans
It's hard to throw Luis Penichet for a loop. The 27-year-old Marine Corps veteran acclimates to unusual situations quickly — he spent weeks sleeping in a 7-by-10-foot box in the...
President-elect Biden attends Sunday morning Mass in Delaware
Newly-minted President-elect Joe Biden spent Sunday morning as he so often does, attending church near his Wilmington, Del. home. Biden strode into St. Joseph on the Brandywine shortly after the...
Man shot 3 times outside Queens 'party' building with church signs
One eyewitness told The Post that the victim was hit as he was standing near a car outside an Astoria Boulevard building that has a large sign for the House...
Cuomo: Politicians will take a 'different tone' on COVID-19 after Trump loss
Gov. Andrew Cuomo predicted Sunday that some elected leaders across the country will strike a “different tone’’ — and take COVID-19 more seriously — now that President Trump lost the...
One iconic NYC neighborhood is thriving amid the COVID-19 crisis
Bellissimo! is not a word one would use to describe business in New York City since the pandemic struck — unless you’re talking about Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. The...
Man stabbed in arm during fight at Manhattan park
A teenager was stabbed in the arm during a fight in Washington Square Park early Sunday morning, cops said. The 18-year-old was knifed by a man he didn’t know around...
The NBA team looking to trade up in draft with possible eye on LaMelo Ball
The Pistons appear to have their eyes on top NBA Draft prospect LaMelo Ball. General manager Troy Weaver told reporters during Thursday’s pre-draft media availability that “moving up is definitely...
Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani teases up to 10 new election lawsuits
"At this point, it would be wrong for him to concede," said Giuliani during an appearance on Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures," hosted by Maria Bartiromo.
UFC star wants first title shot in six years after latest win
Glover Teixeira continues to fight his way to another shot at the 205-pound belt. The 41-year-old defeated Thiago Santos via rear-naked choke at 1:49 of the third round Saturday in...
One of top ESPN execs leaving in wake of massive layoffs
A top ESPN executive is leaving the company in the wake of its massive layoffs.
Police chief quits after calling for 'death to all Marxist Democrats'
An Arkansas police chief resigned after taking heat for "dangerous" social media posts urging "Death to all Marxists Democrats" and violence against "traitors" who cheated President Trump out of his...
Biden campaign honcho says president-elect will not forget progressives
Joe Biden's deputy campaign manager said Sunday the president-elect ran a "progressive and aggressive agenda" during his race for the presidency and will follow through on those commitments now that...
Washington QB suffers gruesome leg injury vs. Giants
Another Washington Football Team quarterback suffered a gruesome leg injury. Kyle Allen was carted off the field in the first quarter Sunday after he was leg whipped in the knee...
John McCain's widow Cindy reacts to Joe Biden's election win
The widow of one-time Republican presidential candidate and Arizona Sen. John McCain on Sunday called Joe Biden’s election win “very exciting.”
President Trump returns to golf outing for second straight day
President Trump again hit the links Sunday, teeing off in Virginia for a second straight day while the world waited to see if he would concede the election to Democratic...
South Dakota gov spars with anchor over election results
Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on Sunday sparred with ABC anchor George Stephanopoulos as she voiced suspicions of voter fraud in the presidential election, echoing similar unsubstantiated claims by President...
Why Bucs GM thinks Antonio Brown comes with 'no risk'
The Buccaneers think it's all upside with Antonio Brown. General manager Jason Licht told Ian Rapoport of NFL Media that signing the troubled star to a short-term deal is "no...
Former President Bush congratulates Biden, Harris on election win
Former President George W. Bush said Sunday he talked to President-elect Joe Biden and "extended my warm congratulations," while assuring that any issues about voter fraud raised by the Trump...
Seahawks extend Super Bowl-winning coach through age 74
Pete Carroll will remain head coach of the Seahawks for what likely will be the rest of his career. After a decade with the organization, the 69-year-old Carroll agreed to...
New mammals, who dis? Two new species discovered in Australia
Australian researchers have identified two new mammals in the Land Down Under -- both cousins of the doe-eyed flying marsupials known as greater gliders, according to a report.
'Jane Doe' found floating under Verrazzano Bridge
The NYPD’s Harbor Charlie unit brought her to shore, where she was pronounced dead, cops said.
Shirtless American crashes French newscast on Biden's win
This one's a oui bit over-the-top. A shirtless American man crashed a French newscast covering Joe Biden's presidential victory and the resulting celebrations, shooting to viral fame. A journalist for French...
Don't overthink this obvious NFL Week 9 survivor pick
Halfway home! Somehow (and quite sadly), we are on the back nine of the NFL season. It feels like just moments ago we were sitting down to watch the Houston...
Biden's win could have been hailed as a 'blowout,' Cuomo says
"If these election results came in on one night, it would be called a blowout. That would be the headline," Cuomo told anchor George Stephanopoulos on ABC's "This Week."
Ex-Cowboys Pro Bowler active for Ravens in long-awaited NFL return
Dez Bryant’s long-awaited return to the NFL is finally here. The former Cowboys wide receiver was promoted from the Ravens’ practice squad to the active roster Saturday and is active...
Azerbaijan forces seize control of city in conflict with Armenia
MOSCOW — Azerbaijani forces have taken control of the strategically key city of Shushi in Nagorno-Karabakh where fighting with Armenia has raged for more than a month, the country’s president...
World leaders hope for fresh start after Biden win
World leaders on Sunday cheered Joe Biden’s election as U.S. president as a chance to enhance cooperation on climate change, the coronavirus and other problems after four years of President...
Christie: GOP cannot follow Trump 'blindly' without evidence of voter fraud
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he and other Republicans cannot follow President Trump "blindly" unless he produces evidence to support his claims of voter fraud in the election.
John Lewis feared calls to 'Defund the Police' could hurt BLM, Clyburn says
The Black Lives Matter movement could be destroyed by calls to "defund the police" much like the 1960s civil rights were derailed by the rallying cry "burn, baby, burn," House...
Joe Biden invited by Washington Nationals to throw out first pitch
The Washington Nationals made their pitch to President-elect Joe Biden. Shortly after Biden addressed the nation for the first time since winning the 2020 presidential election Saturday, the Nationals invited...
Massachusetts earthquake felt as far as Long Island
A 3.6-magnitude earthquake shook Bliss Corner, Massachusetts, on Sunday morning, officials said — startling residents across the Northeast who expressed shock about the rare tremors. The quake struck the area...
Notre Dame fans storm field in potential COVID-19 nightmare
Notre Dame's double-overtime upset over No. 1-ranked Clemson ended on a frightening note on Saturday evening. Pandemonium broke out moments after the No. 4-ranked Fighting Irish secured a 47-40 victory,...
Nursing home resident says she 'just wants to die' over COVID isolation
A 100-year-old Scottish woman told her family that she "just wants to die" after spending months at a nursing home without regular visits from loved ones due to the COVID-19...
NBA star's new fiancée 'over the moon' about engagement
Rajic thanked fans on Instagram for their well-wishes.
Romney says Trump won't go 'quietly in the night' after loss to Biden
Trump has yet to concede the election to Biden, who was declared the winner on Saturday after winning Pennsylvania and gaining the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the...
Another NFL QB goes on COVID-19 list
Another NFL starting quarterback has been placed on the COVID-19 list. The Cleveland Browns, who are on a bye this week, announced Sunday morning they placed quarterback Baker Mayfield on...
President-elect Joe Biden's transition website goes live
The site, BuildBackBetter.com, carried a headline "Restoring American Leadership," and lists COVID-19, economic recovery, racial equity and climate change as the top policy challenges facing America.
Price is right to take the Bears
Two promising starts have gone sideways for the Chicago Bears and Tennessee Titans, as both winning teams are suddenly on the wrong end of two-game losing streaks. Sunday’s matchup in...
UK's top military commander fears pandemic could spark third world war
General Sir Nick Carter told Sky News that the economic devastation already sparked by the pandemic has sparked regional conflicts that too closely mirrored ones that led to the previous...
Trump still raising questions about vote count without evidence of fraud
The Trump re-election campaign has filed a series of lawsuits in a number of states alleging voter problems, but has not presented any evidence of fraud.
UK man shot dead by police after reports of argument in street
Authorities haven't released the identity of the victim or any further details surrounding the fatal encounter.
Chappelle on 'SNL': COVID-19 kept 'murderous whites' from mass shootings
Dave Chappelle "thanked God" for the coronavirus pandemic during his Saturday Night Live opening monologue -- because it stopped "murderous whites" from committing mass shootings.
Take 'obvious' side in Dolphins-Cardinals clash
The Wildcat returns for his 24th season in The Post. Including the 1997-2019 seasons in the Bettor’s Guide, Cat’s record in print stands at 636-537 (54.2 percent) against the spread....
Star's return makes Panthers the pick
Dave Tuley, senior reporter at VSiN.com, is in his third season with the Post’s Bettor’s Guide. His handicapping pieces appear in VSiN’s online magazine, Point Spread Weekly. Carolina Panthers (+10.5)...
Spanx takes 50% off metallic leggings and sports bras
Calling all Spanx lovers! The popular shapewear brand is taking 50% off its metallic leggings and sports bras. Spanx's funky metallic activewear pieces debuted in July of this year. But...
Save big on these MacBooks, iMacs and Mac minis ahead of Black Friday
There were a handful of life lessons to be learned this year — from the importance of setting aside emergency funds to prioritizing healthy habits like working out — but...
Enter for a chance to win a 2021 Tesla Model 3 while giving back to a great cause
Who doesn’t love a good giveaway? For the first time ever, we are giving away a 2021 Tesla Model 3 to one lucky winner! Yup. This luxury vehicle, which can...
Blezow's Week 9 picks: Giants will give Washington fits
There is so much disrespect for the NFC East, and rightfully so, that in many of the division matchups you’re looking for the most reasons to pick against one of...
U.S. sets record for new COVID-19 cases for fourth straight day
For the fourth time in as many days, the U.S. has set a record for the number of new COVID-19 cases in a single day. There were 134,377 new coronavirus...
Kushner has reportedly approached Trump about conceding the election
President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner has tried to talk him into conceding the election, CNN reported late Saturday. The network, citing two sources, said that Kushner, a top White House...
'This isn't over!': Trump supporters refuse to accept defeat
Chanting “This isn’t over!" and “Stop the steal,” supporters of President Donald Trump protested at state capitols across the country Saturday, refusing to accept defeat and echoing Trump’s unsubstantiated allegations...
Giants vs. Washington: Preview, predictions, what to watch for
Paul's pick When the Giants are down in the dumps, they often can count on Washington to pick them up. Washington ended a five-game losing streak by shellacking the Cowboys...
How Jets are approaching Cam Newton challenge
The Jets have faced their fair share of dynamic quarterbacks in the first half of this season and they don’t expect the Patriots’ Cam Newton to be any different. “Cam...
NYC Covid-19 rates continue to rise
The coronavirus positivity rate has crossed 2 percent in New York, Gov. Cuomo announced Saturday. Of the 163,291 tests reported Friday, 3,587, or 2.2 percent were positive. The positivity rate...
Giants' 'Big Cat' on path to similar career as Patriots great
It wouldn’t be such a terrible thing if Leonard Williams winds up having the kind of career Richard Seymour did for the Patriots. And sack the haters whose noise sometimes...
Two people shot at casino on Las Vegas Strip; suspect remains at large
Two people were shot Saturday night at a casino on the Las Vegas Strip, police said. The KTNV station and the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that the shooting took place...
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu congratulates Biden, thanks Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday congratulated Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on their election victory -- but saved his warmest wishes for President Trump. Netanyahu said he looked...
Biden planning executive orders to reverse many of Trump's policies: report
Immediately after he takes office, President-elect Joe Biden plans to issue a slew of executive orders reversing many notable Trump administration policies, according to a report on Saturday. The Biden...
Here's how 'SNL' celebrated Joe Biden's win
It was no surprise this week that the last 2020 presidential election sketch of "Saturday Night Live" threw back to 2016's memorable result. Four years ago, an emotional Kate McKinnon,...
AEW Full Gear made wrestling fans' dream come true
Rarely are high expectations met — they certainly were at All Elite Wrestling’s Full Gear pay-per-view. There weren’t hits everywhere, but AEW’s most stacked card yet hit a ton of...
Lamar Jackson can do it all for Ravens — except this
It’s not often that a reigning NFL Most Valuable Player is subject to criticism. Yet here we are with Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson as he readies for one of the...
'SNL' fans ticked off after show is delayed by college football game
Fans eager to see "Saturday Night Live's" take on Joe Biden's election victory were crawling up the walls when the sketch show took a backseat to the Clemson vs Notre...
This one photo perfectly tells a tale of two American presidents
The president-elect was speaking -- and the president himself was nowhere in sight. This photo from the White House briefing room summed it all up Saturday night. In the foreground...
Notre Dame beats No. 1 Clemson in 2 OTs
There should be no doubt. Notre Dame isn’t a product of a soft schedule. The Irish just may be a viable championship contender. Perennial powerhouse Clemson would attest to that...