April 23, 2021
Asian man in critical condition after brutal attack in NYC
Blood was left smeared on the curb at the site of the attack early Saturday. The victim's shopping cart full of cans and bottles remained behind
Yankees put on power display for second straight win
CLEVELAND — Marcus Thames said prior to Friday’s game that the Yankees’ offense was in a “funk,’’ but the team’s hitting coach quickly added he was confident they were “coming...
DOJ mulling charges against Derek Chauvin for 2017 arrest involving teen boy: report
The U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) is mulling whether to charge now-convicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in connection with a 2017 incident in which he allegedly violently handled a...
Nets alone atop East after tight win
The Nets weren’t the only undermanned squad on the floor Friday night, but they’ve been making do with whoever is available as long and as well as any team in...
AOC says Biden 'exceeded' progressive expectations in first 100 days
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave President Biden a progressive thumbs up for his 100 days in office Friday night. "The Biden Administration and President Biden have definitely exceeded expectations that progressives...
Jacob deGrom took things to another level
Five-plus months remain in the regular season, but a boisterous crowd of 8,130 fans at Citi Field submitted their voice votes for MVP on Friday night. Jacob deGrom, the elixir...
Florida family indicted for selling bleach as 'miracle' COVID-19 cure
A Florida family created a fake church to sell a toxic industrial bleach as a cure for serious diseases, including COVID-19, cancer, and AIDS, a federal grand jury found. The...
Changes help Rangers close playoff gap
The Rangers’ playoff hopes are hanging by a thread, which has been frayed even more by the Bruins’ recent success. As a result, an experimental period has arrived. It began...
California's COVID-19 infection rates dip to nation's lowest
LOS ANGELES – Just a few months ago, California was the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. Hospitals in Los Angeles were drowning in patients, and ambulances were...
Rep. Dan Crenshaw 'confident' of recovery after eye surgery
Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw offered a promising update Friday on an emergency eye surgery in his one good eye, saying it "went very well," but that he'll remain effectively blind...
Scientists hope genetic engineering can revive the American chestnut tree
A day before Earth Day, retired forester Rex Mann watched as scientists signed an agreement with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina to allow for the eventual...
Army drill instructor accused of assaulting black man will be tried in civilian court
A white Army drill instructor who was caught on camera pushing and threatening a black man outside his house for being “in the wrong neighborhood,” will be tried by a...
Video shows the moment NYPD cop is dragged by a car driven by freed gang member
Video from a police body camera shows the moment an NYPD lieutenant was dragged across a Brooklyn street early Friday -- allegedly by a reputed gang member who'd been set...
MSG is becoming major Knicks factor again
This was after another dramatic victory in a surprising season now full of them, a come-from-behind overtime win over the Hawks that pushed the Knicks into the fourth seed in...
Syracuse star went from long shot to top-tier NFL draft prospect
Tenth of an 11-part series. Coming tomorrow: Specialists Andre Cisco was a self-described nobody. He didn’t have a single scholarship offer. He hadn’t played a down of varsity football. Then, in...
AOC can't attend Biden address because of 'very strict' House COVID rules
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Friday she likely won't be able to attend President Biden's first address to Congress next week because of COVID safety restrictions in place in the House...
Get set for dangerous Critical Race Theory in every school in America
The woke revolution in the classroom is about to go federal. In an early but revelatory move, President Joe Biden’s Department of Education has signaled its intent to impose the...
Bow WOW! Dog bolts onto track, wins high-school relay race: video
See Spot run ... the fastest! An adorable pooch broke loose from her owner at a high school relay race in Utah, bolted on to the track — and won...
Zabar's beloved 91-year-old lox slicer is back after yearlong hiatus
Legendary Jewish lox slicer Len Berk, 91, is back and brandishing his 18-inch knife behind the counter at Zabar's after a yearlong absence due to the pandemic.
Letters to the Editor — April 24, 2021
The Issue: The shooting of Ma’khia Bryant by a Columbus, Ohio, cop as she tried to stab another girl. No matter what action police officers take, the matter is scrutinized,...
Don't expect Giants to go big on safeties at draft
Never say never, but the Giants are not heading into this NFL draft thinking safety first. Or second.
Stewart-Cousins again calls for Cuomo's head as he accuses her of playing politics
ALBANY -- State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, despite standing with Gov. Andrew Cuomo earlier this week, was prodded to reiterate her call for his resignation Friday when the governor...
Meet boxing's Brooklyn-born celebrity attraction
When a Knicks employee approached Edgar Berlanga, the boxer felt his heart start racing, a reaction born of nervous energy and an inkling that this was the recognition he’d been...
Top safety in NFL draft already rising up teams' boards
The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy reveals his top 10 safeties in this year’s NFL draft, based on evaluations and conversations with people around the league: 1. Trevon Moehrig, TCU, 6-1, 202...
Kamala isn't at the southern border — but at least one migrant kid got Veep's book
Vice President Kamala Harris hasn’t been to the border to address a crisis she was tasked to help fix — but a children’s book she wrote was waiting there in...
Biden, climate warriors can't face costs of going green
In anticipation of the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate, a two-day global gathering of more than 40 world leaders, President Joe Biden declared that the United States had a “moral imperative”...
Knicks star was 'saved' by brass before breakout season
Some consider Julius Randle a Knicks savior. But before he could key this season’s unexpected turnaround, he needed a few saviors of his own. That’s where Leon Rose and William...
Dems' domestic-terror bills set their sights on peaceful right-wingers
Top congressional Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, are pushing new laws to stamp out “domestic terrorism.” But they’re targeting only right-wing organizations. If rioters are looting and setting fires...
Trump slams 'weak' South Korea president for saying he 'failed' in Kim Jong Un talks
Former President Donald Trump on Friday slammed South Korean President Moon Jae-after Moon for saying he "failed" in his nuclear disarmament talks with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.
FDA, CDC rules J&J vaccine pause can be lifted
The CDC and FDA said late Friday vaccine providers can resume their use of the Johnson and Johnson jab.
Melissa George on reuniting with Justin Theroux for "The Mosquito Coast"
“The Mosquito Coast” is an unlikely reunion for its two stars, Melissa George and Justin Theroux.
Biden plan to double capital-gains taxes will hurt economy to fuel giveaways to Dem special interests
President Joe Biden has already vowed to slam the recovering US economy by hiking taxes on higher earners and raising corporate tax rates. Now comes news he wants to double...
The future headache Jets could prepare for through draft
As part of The Post’s 2021 NFL Draft preview, we examine what the Jets might do at each position. Friday: Safety The Jets are set at the top of the depth...
Steven Seagal is selling his bulletproof Arizona mansion for $3.4M
It's exactly what you'd expect the home of a seventh-degree aikido black belt actor who's starred in a series of action-packed films would look like.
Nagging Giants problem can finally get fixed in NFL draft
The Giants can complete their five-piece puzzle at the 2021 Draft by going with an offensive lineman at No. 11.
Biden's 'crisis' crisis and other commentary
From the right: Biden’s ‘Crisis’ Crisis White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki claims President Biden didn’t mean to describe the border crisis as “a crisis,” yet that’s precisely the term...
Man found dead in bag in NYC apartment
A man was found dead in a bag in an Upper Manhattan apartment Friday afternoon, cops said. The body was discovered just after 4 p.m. inside a large bag in...
How Sara Gore juggles two long-running talk shows
The former chef-turned-Emmy-winning personality currently hosts “Open House” and on WNBC/Ch 4's lifestyle/talk show “New York Live.”
Scott Rudin is yet another reason not to listen to Hollywood's preaching at the Oscars
Hollywood’s latest hypocrisy is perfectly timed. Here we are, Oscar weekend. Those who watch — and if this awards season trend holds, about 12 people might tune in — will...
Tiger Woods posts photo of himself using crutches weeks after horrific crash
Tiger Woods wore a big cast -- and big smile -- in an Instagram photo posted Friday to update fans on his recovery following a high speed car crash outside...
Ex-NFL pro who killed 6 in South Carolina was ID'd by phone dropped at scene
The ex-NFL player accused of killing six people in a South Carolina home was quickly identified by cops -- because he left his cell phone at the scene, according to...
Cuomo doesn't appear to have plan for vaccine-hesitant New Yorkers
Gov. Andrew Cuomo doesn’t seem to have a plan for how to get hesitant New Yorkers vaccinated against COVID-19, while Mayor Bill de Blasio has moved to make it easier...
Coal crusher: W. Virginia AG calls Biden climate plan 'devastating' job killer
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Tom Brady jokes about Julian Edelman reunion: 'Free agent'
Buccaneers fans are holding onto hope that Tom Brady will recruit Julian Edelman out of retirement. On Friday, Brady seemingly planted the seed during an Instagram exchange with his former...
'Private matter': Cuomo blocks release of COVID nursing home data sent to feds
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office won't reveal what it told the Justice Department about COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes, rejecting Freedom of Information requests from The Post and other media outlets...
Woman discovers biological mom was cold-case murder victim
A Virginia woman’s search for her biological parents came to a dark conclusion this week when she discovered her mother was a murder victim who had remained unidentified for 40...
Biden-pal Clyburn first Democrat fined for evading Capitol metal detectors
House Majority Whip James Clyburn has been fined $5,000 for bypassing the metal detectors just off the House floor, becoming the first Democrat to be fined for such a violation...
'As soon as Trump said it, I was convinced': Man gets vax because Don said so
A Staten Island resident was originally “skeptical” about getting the COVID-19 vaccine -- but when he saw former President Donald Trump on the cover of The Post Friday encouraging everyone...
English-exam debacle shows State Education Department doesn't give a damn about New York's kids
Many of the questions on the recent New York state English exam for grades 3-8 duplicated ones from old tests on a practice website, rendering the exams worthless.
Springtime has arrived!: Post's week in photos
New Yorkers soak up the sun, and more.
Freed gang member goes on crime spree after injuring cop: sources
A reputed gang member who was freed without bail despite attempted-murder charges allegedly went on a crime spree that included dragging an NYPD officer with a car Friday — enraging...
Joe Douglas' Jets fate is inexorably tied to Zach Wilson's
Joe Douglas isn’t on the clock. Not yet. Douglas’ tenure as the Jets general manager — he’s in the third year of a six-year contract — isn’t in peril this...
Queens mother charged with murder in deaths of twin babies
A young Queens mother was charged Friday with the murders of her six-week-old twins inside their NYCHA apartment, cops said. Danezja Kilpatrick was hit with multiple counts of murder, acting...
Why don't we let kids knife fight like the good old days?
Just when I thought that America couldn’t possibly get any softer, people start suggesting that there’s a role for the police in preventing knife murders. The snowflake generation strikes once...
Kevin Durant appears to fan Knicks rivalry in Instagram message
Kevin Durant is apparently all for reigniting the New York rivalry between the Nets and Knicks.
Advisory panel recommends Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause should end
The CDC and FDA will now review the recommendation and ultimately decide on the vaccine's fate in the country.
New Jeffrey Epstein accuser emerges after Ghislaine Maxwell arraignment
A new Jeffrey Epstein accuser emerged Friday after the arraignment of Ghislaine Maxwell, the late pedophile's former lover who allegedly procured girls for him to sexually abuse. Danielle Bensky --...
Harry Styles to perform 'realistic' gay sex scenes in new film
Harry Styles' sex scenes with another man in the upcoming Amazon Studios film "The Policeman" will "look as real as possible," an insider said.
Golf star went through a lot of rejection to find tournament partner
Are Bubba Watson and Scottie Scheffler the most awkward pairing in this week’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans? On Thursday, Watson, 42, and Scheffler, 24, explained to reporters in Louisiana how they...
Blinken authorizes US diplomatic missions to fly LGBTQ Pride flag
Secretary of State Tony Blinken has authorized US diplomatic missions to fly the LGBTQ pride flag on the same pole as the American flag at embassies and consulates, a department...
Congressmen send letter to State Department asking to save USCG Cutter Adak
A bipartisan trio of congressmen sent a letter to the State Department on Friday requesting they reconsider a decision to sell the US Coast Guard Cutter Adak -- a critical...
How Lo' can you go: Lindsay Lohan's dad busted in drug-rehab kickback scheme
Lindsay Lohan's dad was busted in Palm Beach on Friday for allegedly pocketing at least $25,000 in illegal kickbacks in return for steering addicts -- including a woman he was...
'Friday' singer Rebecca Black relives surviving internet infamy 10 years later
The now-23-year-old singer reflects on her breakout moment — plus the memes, remixes and negative fallout that followed.
Americans are eating lots of unhealthy food – except at school, study finds
A new study conducted by the university’s Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy published findings that analyzed the diets of 40,000 adults and 21,000 children between 2003 and...
Central Park monument gets cleaned up after night of vandalism
Central Park Conservancy workers spent Friday scrubbing the anti-cop graffiti and red paint off a more-than-century-old Manhattan military monument -- which was defaced the night before by a mob of...
New York Times refuses to recognize union for tech workers
Labor unrest appears to be growing at the New York Times. The News Guild of New York on Friday blasted the Gray Lady for failing to grant voluntary recognition to...
Virginia State Police probing sheriff deputy's shooting of man during a dispute call
Virginia State Police are investigating a shooting of a man by a sheriff's deputy who was responding to a domestic dispute call, according to reports. Isaiah L. Brown, 32, needed...
Rangers the pick in this AL battle
Last season saw Dane Dunning make his MLB debut for the Chicago White Sox and he will be pitching in Chicago on Friday, only this time facing the White Sox...
Homeland Security mulling policy change that would release more migrants into US
As the country faces a crisis with hordes of illegal immigrants crossing the southern border, Homeland Security is planning to update its Alternatives to Detention program to be more efficient,...
Gov. Cuomo refuses to address sexual harassment claims, calls to resign
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday refused to say whether he would resign from office -- or would still run for re-election -- despite multiple allegations of sexual harassment including unwanted...
Super Bowl contenders in blockbuster NFL Draft trade
Two top Super Bowl contenders just shook up the 2021 NFL Draft with a blockbuster trade. The Chiefs acquired offensive tackle Orlando Brown, a second-round pick in next week’s draft...
Biden calls Turkey's Erdogan ahead of possible Armenian genocide recognition
President Biden on Friday spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ahead of a possible statement recognizing the Armenian genocide, which is expected to enrage Turkish nationalists. Biden expressed "his...
Rising employment shows that the US economy doesn't need more 'relief'
With the economy showing evidence of steady recovery, federal aid incentivizing unemployment may soon be a bigger problem for the job market than pandemic layoffs. Thursday’s Labor Department report showed...
Amish teen was strangled, suffocated and stabbed to death
An Amish woman in Pennsylvania who vanished during a walk home from church was strangled, suffocated and stabbed in the neck, a coroner said Friday. The Lancaster County Coroner’s Office...
Gary Sanchez's playing time at risk with Kyle Higashioka's powerful start
The Yankees envisioned a catcher who would be an extra-base machine in Gary Sanchez. Instead, it's his backup, Kyle Higashioka, providing the big bat.
Norwegian climber first to test positive for COVID on Mount Everest
The coronavirus has conquered the world’s highest mountain.
Remains of black teen killed in Philadelphia police bombing used in online class
The bones of at least one black teenager killed in the 1985 police bombing in Philadelphia are being used as a "case study" in an online anthropology course -- taught...
Woman plunges 250 feet from overlook at Georgia state park
A Georgia woman went over a railing at a popular state park overlook and plummeted 250 feet to her death -- and witnesses said she was talking to a ranger...
Michigan sees 311 percent spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations among children
Michigan has seen a startling spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations among children amid a general statewide surge -- apparently driven by the UK variant of the virus, according to new reports....
Dad finds Samurai sword in Seattle homeless camp next to son's school
Kids at the school have a "front-row seat" to the fighting, drug use and defecation that has plagued the park for weeks.
A crucial Rangers experiment is just getting started
With the Rangers' playoff hopes hanging by a thread, its time for to begin the experiments.
Disney World to power 40 percent of park with solar power
Disney World recently announced a major upgrade to its resort that will enable the park to obtain nearly half of its energy from solar power. This news is just one element...
Australian man convicted of possessing child sex dolls
An Australian man has been convicted of possessing child sex dolls under new laws to combat abuse against minors.
Yankees will make it two in a row
“You’ve got to get after it … got to get going … got to be a little bit better obviously.” Aaron Boone letting Gleyber Torres and Stitches have it after...
Biden 'committed' to finding Neera Tanden a job after failed nomination
Neera Tanden's social media barbs as president of the Democratic Party-aligned Center for American Progress earned bipartisan condemnation on Capitol Hill.
'Hey Kamala — visit Mexico': Harris mocked on NH trip to promote infrastructure plan
A handful of protesters brandished signs near Portsmouth, NH, including one that read "Mexico —2,254 mi," according to a pool report.
Kansas, North Dakota governors veto bills banning trans girls from sports
Democratic Kansas Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday vetoed a Republican bill banning transgender girls from participating in school sports.
Charles Barkley under fire for comparing Georgia women to 'bulldogs'
Charles Barkley ruffled some feathers on Thursday night's "Inside the NBA," after he took aim at the appearance of women in Georgia. While recapping the Mavericks' 115-110 win over the...
Texting option weighed for upcoming '988' suicide hotline
Recognizing that many Americans rely on texting, US regulators are weighing whether to require that phone companies allow people to text a suicide hotline. The Federal Communications Commission last summer voted to...
UK spy chief says warns West faces ‘moment of reckoning’ over tech
Russian hacking and other nefarious online activity, meanwhile, poses the most acute threat to the U.K. but, like a smartphone app vulnerability, could be avoided.
Ghislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty to new sex-trafficking raps
Ghislaine Maxwell pleaded not guilty Friday to new sex-trafficking raps as she appeared in person in Manhattan court — her jet-black hair graying at the roots — for the first...
Kristin Smart's parents sue dad of murder suspect for allegedly hiding her body
The parents of missing California college student Kristin Smart are suing the father of the man charged with her murder for his alleged role in hiding her body, it was...
Inside the vacant Florida mansion a couple tried to use for their wedding — without the owner's knowledge
The Florida mansion where a couple thought it would be just dandy to show up and hold their wedding without the owner's knowledge is pending an offer.
Republicans demand CDC director explain why children have to wear masks
Thirty-two Republican lawmakers sent a letter to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky asking how the agency reached their determination that children over two years old have to wear...
India's hospitals beg for oxygen as country sets COVID record
India put oxygen tankers on special express trains as major hospitals in New Delhi begged on social media on Friday for more supplies to save COVID-19 patients.
Growing QB doubts turn one team into huge draft wild card
The Broncos are not Lock-ed in to any one draft slot. Of all the teams picking in the top 10 of the NFL Draft, the Broncos, at No. 9, might...
US COVID deaths, cases drop as WH unveils new social media vaccine campaign
The seven-day average for new COVID-19 cases plunged 10 percent this week to 62,596 infections per day.
Mattel stock briefly pops as Barbie sales prove to be unstoppable
Mattel experienced a short-lived surge in its stock price on Friday thanks to a blowout quarter fueled by continued demand for Barbie — who's become unstoppable since the pandemic took...
Black hole dubbed 'the Unicorn' may be galaxy's smallest one
Scientists have discovered what may be the smallest-known black hole in the Milky Way galaxy and the closest to our solar system - an object so curious that they nicknamed...
Jill Biden hears from Navajo women on needs, priorities
Biden sprinkled in phrases in Navajo that point to the holistic nature of the culture that interconnects all things, living in balance, beauty and harmony.
Flap-jackass: White woman caught on video harassing black soldiers at IHOP
Disturbing video captures a white woman flipping out on a group of black soldiers at a Virginia IHOP after she offered to help pay for their meal — but then...
'Take his shirt off, sip some rosé': Rams coach mocked for draft mansion
The NFL Draft is still a week away, but the Los Angeles Rams have already taken the "best war room" title from reigning champ, Kliff Kingsbury. Earlier this week, it...
Coach sucker-punches parent in chaotic video from youth football game
Police are investigating after a cellphone video captured a youth flag football coach sucker-punching a parent on the sideline, according to the local NBC affiliate in Michigan. Video published Wednesday...
Boys' Club of NY staffers sexually abused child in '70s: Manhattan lawsuit
A man says he was sexually abused and raped by Boys' Club of New York staffers more than 40 years ago, according to a Manhattan lawsuit filed Friday. Beginning in...
Yankees scout veteran with rotation struggling
CLEVELAND — The Yankees were among the teams to check in on Anibal Sanchez for his bullpen session on Friday, The Post confirmed. The right-hander is still looking for a...
The truth hurts: NY pol says 'it stings' after The Post reveals his school-zone speeding
In a nearly 800-word essay, Councilman Brad Lander — who’s amassed a total of 118 vehicle and traffic violations since 2013, according to city records — admitted, "Accountability is hard."
Treasure hunter reportedly finds $46K under floorboards in Massachusetts home
A professional treasure hunter from Connecticut was hired by a Massachusetts family to investigate a rumor that money was hidden in their home – and he dug up $46,000 under...
'He's my dad!' Man fatally shot in front of 7-year-old stepson after pulling gun on cops: video
Cops in California fatally shot a man who pointed a loaded gun at them in front of his terrified 7-year-old stepson -- who repeatedly screamed, "He's my dad!'' during the...
What Rangers' Zdeno Chara pursuit reveals about their needs this offseason
You might have heard the Rangers have had five defensemen age 23 and under in the lineup for the last two games, including Friday’s 4-1 victory over the Flyers at...
Super League backer JPMorgan admits it 'misjudged' reaction from fans
Banking giant JPMorgan made a rare public apology on Friday, admitting that it regrets backing Europe's doomed Super League of top-tier soccer teams, which has sparked a violent backlash from...
What sports bettors must be aware of when it comes to trends
We’ve taken the past two weeks off in the Tuley’s Takes home office as we spent spring break with the kids and, well, doing some spring cleaning. If you follow...
Biden to talk climate change at very non-green 'drive-in rally'
Pro-Biden car owners will spew greenhouse gases in the parking lot of a yet-to-be-named venue in the Atlanta metro area.
Simone Biles leaves Nike for Gap's Athleta brand
Four-time Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles has signed up with Gap's Athleta brand for a new apparel partnership, ending an almost six-year deal with Nike. The 24-year-old Biles, already the most decorated gymnast in...
Flight attendant reveals the secret reason behind how they greet passengers
In a now-viral TikTok video, flight attendant Kat Kamalani explains what an A.B.P. is — and why plane crews are looking for them before takeoff.
Reds fan loses more than his nachos in epic fall trying to catch home run ball
The Cincinnati Reds hit six home runs in Thursday night’s loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, but one fan lost even more trying to catch one of those homers for his...
White House announces Biden's first overseas trip
The White House announced Friday that President Biden will make his first foreign trip in June with stops in the UK and Belgium.
Fossil fuel workers should get new jobs 'where they live,' Biden says
President Biden claimed in a speech from the White House to a summit of world leaders that phasing out industries dealing in oil, gas and coal doesn't require economic devastation.
Boy missing after falling from London's Tower Bridge into River Thames
A woman dove in to save the student, who was screaming for help, but she was only able to grab his school jacket and bag.
French policewoman fatally stabbed near Paris
Authorities were probing whether the attack was linked to terrorism after the attacker was reported to have yelled "Allahu Akbar!" or "God is great!" during the fatal incident.
Tristan Thompson gets in Suns guard's face in heated exchange: 'You're trash'
Celtics center Tristan Thompson had some choice words for Suns guard Torrey Craig on Thursday night. The two almost came to blows on Boston's home court as the Celtics celebrated...
US drop in vaccine demand has some places turning down doses
JACKSON, Miss. — Louisiana has stopped asking the federal government for its full allotment of COVID-19 vaccine. About three-quarters of Kansas counties have turned down new shipments of the vaccine...
De Blasio applauds Trump's call in The Post for all to get COVID vaccine
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday lauded former President Donald Trump for encouraging all Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine in an interview this week with The Post.
De Blasio hears The Post's call: All NYC-run COVID vaccine sites open for walk-ins
All New York City-run COVID-19 vaccination sites are now open to all New Yorkers for walk-in appointments, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday after The Post ran a front page...
Life can get crazy when your namesake is a sports figure
It was the second quarter of Super Bowl LV, and Chiefs rookie punter Tommy Townsend had just shanked a punt from his own end zone. Kansas City was trailing the...
George Clooney's 'ER' reunion: It's 'a disaster for my marriage' at 60
The cast of NBC medical drama “ER” reunited, and George Clooney stole the livestream: “In about 10 days, I'll be 60. So f - - k off, all of you!"
Man busted in connection to Capitol riots after boasting on Bumble dating app
An upstate New York man has been charged in connection with the riots at the US Capitol – after boasting about taking part in the insurrection on dating app Bumble,...
Facial recognition should be banned, EU privacy watchdog says
Facial recognition should be banned in Europe because of its "deep and non-democratic intrusion" into people's private lives.
Take an extra 20% off these kitchen essentials for Mother’s Day
Happy Mother's Day! If your mom loves cooking up a storm, what better gift to get her for Mother’s Day than a new kitchen gadget (or two)? The big day...
New Jersey man charged with sharing child porn through Facebook chat
A New Jersey man used Facebook chat to collect and circulate child porn that involved kids as young as 4 years old, authorities said Friday.
Woman who executed ex in broad daylight deserves sympathy: socialist pol
Brandon West, a candidate for New York's City Council, railed about Wednesday's broad-daylight shooting that left Nichelle Thomas dead. He blamed "intergenerational trauma" for the suspect's actions. “This can lead...
‘Vampire facials’ salon owner charged after clients contract HIV
A former owner of a salon in New Mexico has been indicted on 24 felonies, including fraud and practicing medicine without a license, according to reports, after authorities discovered at least two patrons contracted HIV after getting...
Ex-NYPD cop accused of murder-for-hire plot shouldn't get bail: prosecutors
Valerie Cincinelli, 36, copped to one count of obstruction earlier this month as part of a plea deal. Federal prosecutors agreed to drop the two murder-for-hire counts against her.
How Zach Wilson is 'eliminating the Jets unknowns'
Zach Wilson is out of college, but he is still doing his homework. Wilson isn’t officially the Jets’ quarterback yet — and can’t be until Thursday, when the No. 2...
Take an extra 20% off these massagers for Mother’s Day
Here’s your PSA for 2021: Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday, May 9. Pamper your mom with a big discount off these much-needed massagers.
Pentagon panel recommends ending commander involvement in sexual assault cases
A Pentagon panel recommended that commanders no longer be involved in prosecuting cases involving sexual assault in the military. The suggestion by an Independent Review Commission led by Lynn Rosenthal, a former White...
NASA launches astronauts to ISS on reused SpaceX rocket
This is the first time SpaceX is launching both a reused rocket and a reused crew capsule.
How a 'Gang' of rebels and civil rights activists created 'Sesame Street'
“Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street" explores how a team of "rebels" had the wild idea to educate kids through the democratizing medium of TV — and create...
What to know ahead of PFL MMA's third season
Some fans just can’t get enough MMA in their lives. And while the UFC and its busy schedule dominate Saturdays, the end-of-the-workweek options are about to get more diverse with...
Bitcoin drops below $50,000 as Biden eyes capital gains tax hike
Bitcoin's price plunged nearly 10 percent on Friday to just above the $49,000 mark, hitting its lowest level since early March as the White House reportedly buffs its tax proposal.
In Germany, more than 1,200 new words have been created in age of COVID-19
Schadenfreude. Zeitgeist. Weltanschauung. Weltschmerz. Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaftskapitän. A singular German word overflowing with length and precision can flummox an English speaker: from its number of letters to its complex meaning. In the age of COVID-19, more than 1,200 words...
Democrats split in response to GOP compromise infrastructure offer
Moderate and progressive Democrats in the Senate are at odds over how to respond to Republicans' $568 billion infrastructure counter-offer. On one side are Sens. Chris Coons (D-Del.), Joe Manchin...
De Blasio spends $200M to get city workers back in Big Apple offices
The city has spent more than $200 million to make the Big Apple's municipal office buildings compatible with coronavirus safety measures as 80,000 additional city workers are set to return.
Woman glues eye shut after mistaking nail glue for eye drops
A Michigan woman nearly lost her vision last week after she mistook a bottle of nail glue for eye drops, according to reports. The woman, Yacedrah Williams said she went to sleep with...
Meghan McCain takes a side in Ma'Khia Bryant shooting
Conservative TV host Meghan McCain also took aim at NBA star LeBron James, who had posted an inflammatory tweet about Nicholas Reardon, the officer who killed Ma’Kiah Bryant.
Boy, 15, clinging to life after Brooklyn drive-by shooting
He was taken to Methodist Hospital, and his injuries are considered life-threatening, authorities said.
George Floyd mural vandalized by 'some knucklehead,' Houston cops say
Police Chief Troy Finner called on city residents to rise above the hate and not to react in anger as he blasted the “knucklehead” responsible for vandalizing the mural.
Basketball world 'gutted' over draft prospect's car crash death
The basketball community is devastated over the death of NBA prospect Terrence Clarke. The freshman Kentucky Wildcats guard died in a car accident after leaving a workout in Los Angeles...
Humans can infect cats with COVID-19 -- what that means for variants
The findings are especially worrisome, given that animal transmission may encourage the breeding of new coronavirus variations, and set off a new wave of infections.
Advisory panel to decide fate of Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine
Reinstating the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine could come with restrictions limiting its use to older adults, as well as warnings about a potential clot risk.
Pat McAfee fighting his inner heel in new WWE role
Pat McAfee knew what his natural tendency was going to be and that he could not give into it during his debut as the newest member of the “Friday Night...
Con Juan: Man with 35 girlfriends busted for fraud over birthday gifts
Takashi Miyagawa, a 39-year-old part-time worker with no fixed address, reportedly told each of his "girlfriends" that his birthday fell on a different date so he could receive oodles of...
This UFC title rematch is different for so many reasons
Kamaru Usman has a problem of his own creation: He’s already beaten all the top-ranked fighters in his weight class. “It’s like we’re running a race on a track, and...
Time running out in frantic search for missing Indonesian submarine
Helicopters and ships had headed to the area in the Bali Sea where contact was lost with the 44-year-old KRI Nanggala 402 on Wednesday as it prepared to conduct a...
College soccer star: I was forced off team for refusing to kneel
Kiersten Hening, a former Virginia Tech women’s soccer player, is suing her former coach after she was allegedly benched and forced off the team because she didn’t want to kneel during a pregame...
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny ends 24-day hunger strike
Alexei Navalny said he would stop the strike after having been examined by non-prison doctors — something he called “a huge progress.” The 44-year-old Kremlin critic will continue to ask...
NYC rents are in free fall, now reaching record lows
While this remains bad news for city landlords, locals on the hunt for a new rental apartment can snag some deals.
Border 'burnout' crisis: Biden policies have guards at wits' end, says whistleblower
In an interview with Fox News' Sara Carter, the unidentified DHS official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, expressed increasing frustration at the federal government's handling of the situation.
'The Simpsons' recasts Hank Azaria's gay character with gay actor
Julio, a gay, Cuban character will now be voiced by a gay, Cuban actor: Tony Rodriguez. The move comes as the show faces a reckoning over the diversity of its characters.
Bow-tie clad bunny steals show at MLB game
SAN FRANCISCO — A handsome, golden-colored therapy bunny named Alex came to the ballpark and stole the hearts of San Francisco Giants fans Thursday night, attending the series opener against...
Man fatally stabbed in Queens subway station, cops say
Subway crime rates dropped in March compared to the previous month — but remain far higher than where they stood before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to newly released NYPD stats.
SpaceX launches NASA astronauts on recycled rocket for first time
NASA and Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX made history Friday, propelling a team of astronauts into orbit on a recycled rocket and capsule previously used on a space mission.
The wild original characters who appear in the new 'Mortal Kombat' movie
From Scorpion to Sub-Zero, these wild avatars are coming to the big screen, along with their silly catchphrases and violent signature moves.
'Nomadland' wins big at Independent Spirit Awards: Oscars 2021 next?
Many Spirit contenders overlapped with Oscar this year, including “Minari,” “Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,” “Promising Young Woman” and “Sound of Metal.”
Ma'Khia Bryant's mom wants daughter remembered as 'loving 16-year-old girl'
"I want the world to know that Ma'Khia Bryant was a very loving 16-year-old girl. She was my daughter, my baby. I loved her.”
Last two models from X-rated Dubai photo shoot released from jail 'hell'
Ukrainian Vogue model Evgenia Taran, 21, and another model identified in reports as Anastasia Kashuba are back in Kyiv after being released from jail.
Ghislaine Maxwell to appear in court amid reports of extreme weight and hair loss
Ghislaine Maxwell had requested her arraignment take place in person after a remote hearing in a separate civil case she is involved in was brigaded by conspiracy theorists.
Rebecca Black relives 'Friday' infamy 10 years later
Rebecca Black was only 13 when her infectious song, "Friday,” blew up the internet. A decade later, the now-23-year-old singer looks back on the viral moment — plus the memes,...
Ma’Khia Bryant's foster mom says fatal incident stemmed from fight over messy house
Ma’Khia Bryant squabbled with two other teens about a messy house and an unmade bed before she was fatally shot by police, her foster mom said in a new interview....
Yankees star breaks out after private Aaron Boone sitdown
CLEVELAND — A night after Gleyber Torres earned a trip to the manager’s office due to lack of hustle, the shortstop had one of his best games of the season....
Injured Yankees star set to take rehab step
CLEVELAND — Luke Voit will head to the alternate site “early next week,” according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, as he rehabs from surgery to repair a partially torn meniscus...
Jets' offseason attendance better than expected
The Jets were one of many teams that had players put out a statement last week about “many” of them skipping in-person sessions in the offseason program, but coach Robert...
Mets suffering an identity crisis
Who are these guys? The first-place Mets? The .500 Mets? The fundamentals- and timeliness-challenged Mets? As they return home following their first trip out of the Eastern time zone since...
Yankees starter 'remarkable' after rough first inning
CLEVELAND — As the Yankees and Domingo German slogged their way through the first inning Thursday, Aaron Boone wasn’t sure the right-hander would even survive the frame. “To have the...
Lakers star returns as Mavericks lose Kristaps Porzingis in win
DALLAS — Anthony Davis is back for the Los Angeles Lakers. Now the Dallas Mavericks have to see how long they might without their big man, Kristaps Porzingis. Luka Doncic...
Fire at hospital in India leaves 13 COVID-19 patients dead
Thirteen COVID-19 patients in western India were killed in a hospital fire early Friday, officials said. The blaze broke out on the second-floor intensive care unit of a hospital in...
Chaos in Columbus Circle: Protesters clash with cops, vandalize Central Park monument
Six people were arrested in Columbus Circle near the USS Maine National Monument, which was defaced with anti-police graffiti, cops said.
Tractor-trailer hauling watermelons crashes on NJ Turnpike, killing two
A truck carrying watermelons crashed into a bridge in the northbound lane around mile marker 60 in a "serious" accident
How Rangers' young stud fared in debut
Let’s just say the hype the last time a defenseman joined the Rangers lineup straight out of UMass for a late-season game didn’t quite match the buildup preceding Zac Jones’...
CDC probing death of Oregon woman who developed rare blood clot after J&J shot
The Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention is investigating the death of an Oregon woman who developed a rare blood clot and low platelets after receiving the Johnson &...