July 22, 2021
Georgia Democratic congressman arrested in voting rights protest
Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) and eight others were arrested after they took part in a voting rights protest that illegally blocked the door of a Senate office building on Capitol...
'Fyre Festival' of overnight camps closed after 6 days of mass vomiting, fights: report
To say they did not get what they paid for is an understatement. Parents paid $3,400 to send their kids to a posh New Hampshire summer camp. Instead, their children...
Shooting outside bustling DC restaurants injures two
Two men were injured in a Washington, D.C., gunfight Thursday evening that sent diners at local restaurants sprinting from a bustling city block as shots rang out.
This Olympics' place in history likely already determined
One year later, the Summer Olympics have arrived. Star athletes representing hundreds of countries have convened in Tokyo for international competition unlike any previous Summer Games. There won’t be spectators....
Rangers only did the easy part of tricky makeover
Signing Barclay Goodrow was the easy part. Now comes the hard part.
Islanders opening new arena comes with one schedule problem
The Islanders’ first week at their new arena will feature games against John Tavares and the Maple Leafs, the crosstown rival Rangers and Sidney Crosby’s Penguins. The one problem? Those...
A fairy tale of what the prince prints
Post columnist Maureen Callahan unveils an exclusive excerpt of Prince Harry’s sought-after new memoir thanks to an overworked French intern smuggling a manuscript page-by-page.
Mets rookie has been a pleasant surprise
Tylor Megill’s remaining time in the Mets’ starting rotation could be short, but the rookie’s emergence ranks among the organization’s greatest hits this season.
What's next for Rangers as NHL draft approaches
Rangers president and GM Chris Drury could be ready to make bigger moves after reaching a deal with Barlay Goodrow on Thursday.
Woman accused of fatally mowing down husband with ATV after he asks for divorce
An Oklahoma woman was arrested for allegedly killing her husband by running him down her on an ATV after he asked for a divorce on Saturday, a report said.
Three in 10 illegal immigrants in ICE custody decline COVID vaccine
Almost a third of illegal immigrants in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have refused the opportunity to receive a coronavirus vaccine.
COVID-19 forfeit rules making NFL star 'question' his future
Some of the NFL's star players aren't exactly on board with the league's new COVID-19 forfeit rules. On Thursday, NFL Network shared a memo from the league telling teams that...
White Sox player unretires one day after quitting baseball
Apparently, there are take-backs in baseball.
Yankees about to take a big risk with one of their stars
The Yankees better hope the risky move of putting Giancarlo Stanton in the outfield doesn't backfire.
Update on how Yankees on COVID-19 list are faring
Most of the Yankees who tested positive for COVID-19 are nearing a return during a critical stretch of games.
Ibram X. Kendi is the false prophet of a dangerous and lucrative faith
Ibram X. Kendi’s name appears everywhere: in school curricula, corporate training programs, even the Navy’s official reading list. The Boston University prof is a blazing supernova in the constellation of...
Biden tells fleeing Cubans to get lost — while flooding the southern border
President Joe Biden is full of compassion for Hispanics fleeing their home countries — with one exception, that is: liberty-loving Cubans.
Twitter beats revenue targets with ad upgrades, shares jump 7 percent
Twitter on Thursday reported higher revenue growth than Wall Street had expected, as the social media platform rolled out ad targeting improvements and said changes by Apple to keep iPhone user...
The week in whoppers: AP's double standard on 'walkout' lawmakers, Reuters shills for AOC and more
The Post's editorial board tackles the the latest in the media and politics from the week, including issues from NBC on the COVID-19 vaccine and President Biden's discussion of his...
Japan PM says country must 'fulfill our obligation' to the world ahead of Olympics
Japan's leader on Thursday acknowledged that it has been difficult to sell the Olympics to a skeptical public amid the coronavirus pandemic in an interview with an American outlet.
Listen to Episode 71 of 'Amazin' But True': Mets Keep Finding Ways to Win feat. Darren Meenan
The Mets have gone through two whole rosters essentially this season. When it is all said and done, they might go past 60 different players. Yet, here they are with...
Super Bowl champ sentenced to one day in jail for insider trading
Former Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks linebacker Mychal Kendricks was sentenced to one day in jail, three years of probation, and 300 hours of community service on Thursday. The charges...
Read my lips: We're not going back to masks and lockdowns again
Are we really doing this again? Are we really talking about returning to masking? Again?
Mississippi AG argues Supreme Court should reverse 'wrong' Roe v. Wade ruling
Mississippi's attorney general argued Thursday that the Supreme Court should overturn Roe v. Wade.
Gov. Cuomo's lawyer blasts threat of impeachment 'punishment' for aide's tweet
A threat to punish Gov. Andrew Cuomo over an aide's tweet raises serious "constitutional concerns," one of Cuomo's outside lawyers told the head of the probe.
Rotten baseball continues to get a pass
As Aaron Boone’s “savages” have been supplanted by scavengers, the YES Code of Ignorance remains mostly intact. David Cone, for example, is still willing to ignore, indulge, rationalize and even...
High school hoops star could ‘generate millions’ in NIL deal
Mikey Williams is just 17-years-old, but he may soon be a millionaire.
'It's bad': Frantic 911 call released in murders of prominent SC family
Authorities released a haunting recording of Alex Murdough's 911 recording after he told police his wife and son had been shot dead in their central South Carolina home.
Stage collapses hours before 3-day music festival kicks off
The show must go on... even if the stage collapses beforehand. That's what happened ahead of the partially built structure for the upcoming Rolling Loud Miami.
Mets facing big trade-deadline obstacles: Sherman
There are factors working against the Mets as they try to upgrade before 4 p.m. July 30 MLB trade deadline.
Stop playing games with the MTA leadership
It's facing multiple existential crises, yet the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is about to suffer a leadership vacuum thanks to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the leaders of the state Senate. Chairman...
Mets star taking first step toward return
Mets ace Jacob deGrom was captured playing catch by an MLB Network camera at Citi Field, four days after the team placed him on the IL with a right forearm...
'Easier said than done,' Joe: NYC eateries on Biden telling them to hike worker wages
“We're in business to make profits." NYC restaurants are taking aim at President Biden's town hall comments that eateries should just pay workers more to incentivize employment.
Lowlifes brutally beat woman with cooking pot, steal her walker
Surveillance footage showed a woman getting beat -- at one point with a cooking pot -- on Eighth Avenue and West 151 Street. The suspects took the victim's walker and...
Snap beats user, revenue estimates with highest growth in 4 years
Snap Inc on Thursday beat Wall Street estimates for users and revenue in the second quarter, notching the highest growth rates since late 2017 as new features on its messaging...
Klobuchar bill takes aim at health misinformation on Facebook, Twitter
Sen. Amy Klobuchar introduced a bill on Thursday aimed at making social media platforms like Facebook, Youtube and Twitter legally liable for the spread of misinformation on health issues.
10-year-old dead amid confirmed cases of plague
Cases of plague have been confirmed in animals and fleas in Colorado -- including a 10-year-old girl who died earlier this month after suffering plague-like symptoms, according to a report.
Andrew Cuomo's latest pay-to-play sleaze
When it comes to campaign pay-to-play sleaze, no one does it better than Gov. Andrew Cuomo. A Post analysis of Cuomo's campaign filings reveals that individuals tied to Somos Healthcare...
Yankees' rival trades for All-Star slugger
One of the Yankees' rivals has beefed up their lineup.
Biden pollster warns Dems that inflation a top concern ahead of 2022
A top Democratic pollster has warned the party's elected officials that skyrocketing inflation is affecting key voters ahead of next year's midterm elections, according to a new report. Celinda Lake,...
James Purefoy and his celeb pals return for 'The Wine Show'
It wasn't hard for James Purefoy to convince his fellow actor and pal, Dominic West, to join him in Portugal for "The Wine Show." "I asked him if he could...
Skydiver’s headcam captures scary near-death moment while parachuting
It was a lucky twist of fate that this skydiving couple managed to survive.
A fond farewell from Keith J. Kelly as Media Ink comes to an end
Keith J. Kelly's farewell column gives a snapshot of his most memorable behind-the-scenes moments and the larger-than-life characters he experienced in his 23 years writing Media Ink for The Post.
Dems' #AbolishICE wing is winning
Democrats’ #AbolishICE crowd is running the show on the House Appropriations Committee, which just OK’d plans to slash the budget for Enforcement and Removal Operations, the key border-control portion of Immigration...
CNN's Biden town hall loses out to Fox News, MSNBC in cable ratings
CNN's town hall with Joe Biden barely made a ripple in the cable news prime-time ratings race, as the network drew just over half the viewers of Fox News and...
An early glimpse of MLB's Field of Dreams pop-up
Last week, on my way home from Denver, I stopped in Dyersville, Iowa to check out the Field of Dreams, where Major League Baseball is building a “pop-up” ballpark to...
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Critics slam Jamie Lynn Spears for calling Britney's Florida pad 'our condo'
The words "we" and "our" have become a point of contention.
Former MVP regaining form after 2020 opt-out
Buster Posey is turning back the clock to his 2012 MVP season.
Letters to the Editor — July 23, 2021
The Issue: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ suborbital trip to the edge of space in a reusable rocket. So Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Sen. Bernie Sanders and other like-minded legislators are upset...
Family of top Bronx pols scored gigs from Elections Board, records show
The father of the Bronx Democratic Party chairman, state Sen. Jamaal Bailey, is on the payroll of the patronage-laden Board of Elections, The Post has learned.
There is so much on the line in this UFC fight
As far as UFC events that don’t require a massive pay-per-view entry fee, Cory Sandhagen vs. TJ Dillashaw is about as must-watch as it gets for many fans.
NYPD sergeant charged with assault after body-cam caught him slugging suspects
Sgt. Phillip Wong was released without bail after pleading not guilty to assault and attempted assault charges in Manhattan Supreme Court.
Jets assistant coach dead at 58 after bike accident
New York Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp died after a bike accident over the weekend.
De Blasio blew deadline for vendor oversight board by three months
Mayor Bill de Blasio is over three months late appointing members to an advisory board established to review street vendor activity while illegal peddlers invade The Bronx, Manhattan and Queens.
$6.5M offer made on Don Rickles' longtime home after only a week on the market
Made up of four bedrooms and five bathrooms, the 5,600-square-foot residence is one of 36 Mediterranean-style homes in Century Woods Estates, an upscale guard-gated enclave.
High 'steaks': BLT Prime CEO gears up to open cannabis lounges in NYC
Jimmy Haber, CEO of BLT Restaurant Group, has hooked up with Toast, a Colorado-based cannabis company, to help him open marijuana lounges in the Big Apple, On The Money has...
Young kids are at low COVID risk in schools, but masking them could do long-term damage
The CDC has made some ridiculous recommendations, and if your kids are in class and masked for yet another year, you’ll have these feckless and unelected federal bureaucrats to thank.
Amythyst Kiah turns trauma into roots-music triumph
The breakout artist behind the new album “Wary + Strange" will open for Brandi Carlile at Forest Hills Stadium on Friday.
Schumer plans to bring up $1.2T infrastructure deal for vote next week: Dems
Top Democrats say they expect Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to bring up the bipartisan infrastructure proposal for another vote -- if the group can finalize a deal soon.
NHL legend likely to retire due to injuries
Defenseman Shea Weber's illustrious NHL journey could soon be coming to an end.
Alvin Ailey doc: How a poor kid from Texas became a modern dance legend
"Ailey" — the new documentary about iconic choreographer Alvin Ailey, which opens in New York on Friday — reveals how he went from picking cotton in Texas to becoming an...
Cup-winning forward signs hefty contract with Rangers
The Rangers wasted no time striking a deal with forward Barclay Goodrow.
'Old' review: M. Night Shyamalan’s thriller is ridiculous — and awesome
"Old,” starring Gael Garcia Bernal, Ken Leung and Abbey Lee, is pleasantly straightforward and has a confidence that's been missing from “Sixth Sense” director M. Night Shymalan's recent work.
Knicks signing GM to multi-year contract extension
The Knicks have agreed to a contract extension with general manager Scott Perry.
'Not enough seats': Buses leaving Texas border town packed with illegal migrants
Buses leaving the Texas city at the heart of the border crisis are struggling to keep up with business -- because they're full of illegal immigrants released into the US,...
Giants rookie goes on COVID-19 list to open camp
Kadarius Toney is not exactly off and running at the start of his NFL career with the Giants. The rookie wide receiver was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday....
China flooding causes supply chain disruption: report
Massive flooding in China is disrupting the country's supply chain, including the production of food, cars and coal, according to a report.
Pelosi cites Jordan, Banks comments on Jan. 6 for ouster despite her own panel picks' views
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she rejected two Republican allies of former President Donald Trump to sit on the Jan. 6 select committee because they were, in her opinion, too...
DOJ won't pursue death penalty in seven Trump-era cases in shift under Garland
The Justice Department has moved to withdraw death penalty requests made during the Trump administration in seven cases, according to a report.
Quirky tours showcase jazz greats, other stars at Woodlawn Cemetery
A costumed guide — sometimes accompanied by a 78 r.p.m. record-playing Victrola — offers walking and trolley jaunts to final resting stops for Miles Davis, Lionel Hampton, Dorothy Parker, Irving...
Coast Guard rescues bear-attack survivor thanks to 'SOS' on roof of shack
A man who spent several days being terrorized by a grizzly bear in the Alaska wilderness was rescued thanks to an "SOS" he scrawled on the roof of a shack,...
Teen girl dies after apparent drowning at amusement park
Mykiara Jones fell underwater while at Land of Illusion’s Aqua Adventures Waterpark in Middletown, Ohio, according to police. Authorities are now looking into the matter.
Take the Under in this AL West showdown
The Oakland A’s and Seattle Mariners will combine for less than eight runs in Wednesday night's game.
Border patrol nabs 197 immigrants, mostly kids, near Mexican border
Border Patrol agents intercepted a group of nearly 200 immigrants in Arizona near the Mexican border -- 147 of them children.
Psaki denies Ed Dept.'s link to group pushing critical race theory
Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Thursday brushed off a story that revealed the Education Department's promotion of the Abolitionist Teaching Network.
This bear is gone fishin'
Reel-y? While most bears catch fish the old-fashioned way, Archie — a pet bear rescued from a safari park in Russia — takes out the boat with his owner, Veronika...
University of Virginia lecturer missing, car found wrecked in a park
University of Virginia lecturer Julia Christine Devlin is missing after her wrecked car was found in a national park, authorities said.
Kevin Durant: Team USA teammate 'gotta learn some respect'
Bam Adebayo may be one of the best centers in the league, but he does not understand simple basketball etiquette. During a U.S team shootaround, Kevin Durant was nailing corner...
Longtime Ben & Jerry's contractor quits over West Bank sales ban
"Effective immediately, I have quit my job of 21 years at Ben & Jerry's, over the statement on Israel," the employee, Susannah Levin, said in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
Cannabis abuse linked to higher risk of schizophrenia: study
According to a new study out of Denmark, marijuana-associated schizophrenia is on the rise.
At least 3 hurt in latest round of NYC shootings
At least three people were shot in as many incidents across the city late Wednesday and early Thursday — including one victim in critical condition, according to police.
$10K reward offered in subway mugging that left NYC mom on brink of death
Community activist Phil Wong announced the reward Thursday during a press conference with Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa about the horrific July 17 attack.
Viral TikTok video shows terrifying moment man lets bear out of his car
Sometimes you have to grin and bear it. Other times you have to ... get a bear out of your car? That's what one TikTok user bravely did in what's...
‘The Godfather’ series ‘The Offer’ adds Anthony Ippolito as Al Pacino
Anthony Ippolito took an offer he couldn't refuse.
White House grilled about Hunter Biden's art sales amid new ethics concerns
White House press secretary Jen Psaki was grilled in her briefing Thursday on the sale of Hunter Biden's paintings after the art gallery said he would be meeting in person...
Delta variant taking hold of Indonesia's Papua as hospitals near capacity
The bed occupancy rate at some hospitals in Papua province had reached 100%, with emergency units and tents being used to treat COVID-19 patients.
Moon-forming region seen around planet in another solar system
It is called a circumplanetary disk, and it is from these that moons are born. The discovery, the researchers said, offers a deeper understanding about the formation of planets and...
Olympics quietly worked behind the scenes to stamp out cheating before Tokyo
A cheating crackdown during Olympic qualifiers resulted in eight track and field athletes being barred entry to this year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, investigators revealed on Thursday.
Bear goes wild in Olympic stadium, is still on the loose
An Asian black bear made it to the Olympics, when it broke into a venue hosting the first sports event of the Tokyo Games on Wednesday.
Mom accused of drowning son, daughter works for child welfare agency
A Nevada mother who told cops and hospital staffers she drowned her two young children has worked for a child welfare agency for three years, county officials said Thursday.
Norway mourns 77 dead a decade after extremist attack
On July 22, 2011, right-wing extremist Anders Breivik set off a bomb in the capital, Oslo, killing eight people, before heading to tiny Utoya island where he shot 69 people...
Gangbanger charged in hit-and-run admits to striking boy, 4, in Queens: complaint
Argenis Rivas, 29, said little Jonathan Beauchamps "ran out" in front of him, according to a criminal complaint. Rivas was ordered held on $15,000 bail Thursday in Queens Criminal Court.
NYPD sergeant indicted for allegedly assaulting two arrestees: sources
An NYPD sergeant has been indicted for allegedly attacking two people in police custody in separate caught-on-camera incidents, according to sources.
Young Heat guard prefers LeBron to D-Wade
Heat guard Tyler Herro said Wednesday that he believes LeBron James is the best player in franchise history over Dwyane Wade.
Joe Torre talks fond Yankees memories
Four straight Yankees wins with some backups in the mix and all of a sudden, this four-game set ahead in Boston is a lot bigger.
White House slams China for 'dangerous' rejection of new COVID probe
"We're deeply disappointed. Their position is irresponsible and frankly dangerous," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said at her daily press briefing in reference to China.
White House says 1 in 5 new COVID-19 cases are in Florida
A White House adviser stated one out of every five COVID-19 case over the past two weeks has been detected in Florida.
'Financial apartheid': Hudson Yards denied tenants amenities, steered them to separate address, suit claims
A real estate company bypassed the ban on so-called "poor doors" by creating a separate address at a Hudson Yards development for low-income tenants.
Amazon's mission: Getting a 'key' to your apartment building
Amazon is pushing landlords — sometimes with financial incentives — to give its drivers the ability to unlock apartment-building doors themselves.
Ex-ESPNer uses Shawshank to congratulate Maria Taylor on ESPN escape
Maria Taylor is now on the other side of her broadcasting career after her exit from ESPN became official on Wednesday.
Puppy love: Video shows firefighters rescue dog trapped between two walls
A homeowner then called the fire department after noticing the dog through a hole in the attic floorboards.
Southwest, American post 2Q profits as air travel picks up
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines both posted second-quarter profits on Thursday thanks to generous federal pandemic relief.
Public trust remains high in vaccines but declines for Fauci, poll says
Public trust in the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines has increased — but trust in Dr. Anthony Fauci has declined, a new poll shows.
NFL reveals forfeit rule to punish unvaccinated players
The NFL has laid out its strongest incentive yet for players to get the vaccine. According to a memo shared on Twitter by NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the league has...
Home free: Staten Island man's murder rap tossed after 23 years behind bars
Grant Williams, 50, turned and hugged his lawyers as State Supreme Court Justice Wayne Ozzi vacated his 1997 conviction, as supporters applauded in the courtroom.
Person wandering LIRR tracks struck by train in Bridgehampton
A person wandering the Long Island Rail Road tracks east of Bridgehampton was struck by an oncoming train Thursday morning, officials said.
Twins forced to their knees and executed by drug thugs in chilling stream: report
The 18-year-olds – both mothers named locally as Amália and Amanda Alves -- were forced to kneel before being killed because they knew too much about a drug deal, The...
Biden sanctions Cuban official over protest crackdown
President Biden has authorized US sanctions against Cuban officials in the wake of a crackdown on antigovernment protests.
350-pound fish shocks anglers when it leaps out of the water
The Yves Bisson Sturgeon Co uploaded the video of the fish jump to its Instagram page. The moment has garnered 4.7 million views so far.
'Something great is happening': De Blasio says NYC hotels are filling up
De Blasio said weekly hotel occupancy has hit the highest level since before the pandemic, as 481,284 rooms were filled in New York City.
'Terrible accident' at Dippin' Dots factory leaves 10 people injured
The blast at the factory in Paducah late Wednesday afternoon occurred in a building owned by Dippin' Dots used to manufacture ingredients for a third-party company, police said.
Gunmen stick up valet at Manhattan club for $6K, car keys
The stickup unfolded around 4 a.m. when three men on motorized bicycles rolled up to 207 Prime Bar and Grill at 565 West 207th Street.
Team USA chiropractor massages language, sorry for linking COVID measures to Nazis
Rosie Gallegos-Main will be allowed to finish her planned stay at the team's pre-Olympic camp in Nakatsugawa, Japan.
Sweeping outage hits numerous websites, including Google, Fidelity and Amazon
A sweeping internet outage briefly took down several major websites on Thursday, including Google, Amazon, Fidelity, Costco, Delta Air Lines, British Airways, Capital One and Vanguard. Many of the sites...
UNESCO chides Australia over Great Barrier Reef proposal
BEIJING — The Chinese host of this year’s meeting of the U.N. World Heritage Committee has defended the body’s proposal to label the Great Barrier Reef as “in danger” against...
Eccentric college football coach wants way more teams in the playoff
Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach wants the College Football Playoff to be 16-times bigger. "I think 12 teams is a huge step in the right direction," Leach said at...
Dallas content creator Michelle Reed on minimalism & the products that bring her joy
You don't need a million products to live a fulfilling life, content creator Michelle Reed said.
McCarthy huddles with GOP to push Biden on Cuba strategy amid historic protests
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy huddled with members of the House GOP’s 16-member Cuba advisory group on Wednesday to discuss policy options to aid Cuban protesters.
'I have a gun': NYC substitute teacher allegedly threatened to shoot class
Alejandro Rocha was teaching a group of nine kids at IS 5-The Walter Crowley Intermediate School in Elmhurst when he made the disturbing remark, according to police sources.
'Whisper listings' complicate red hot middle-class housing market
Psst . . . wanna buy a house? Thanks to a booming housing market, off-market properties, a k a whisper listings, are throwing already discouraged home hunters a curve ball.
NYC holding four free concerts ahead of 'iconic' Central Park Springsteen show
There will be four free concerts in New York City next month, ahead of an “unforgettable” Aug. 21 show in Central Park to celebrate the Big Apple's recovery from the...
Yankees sound ready to take the Giancarlo Stanton risk they've feared
BOSTON — There’s a “good chance” Giancarlo Stanton will play in the outfield at some point during the Yankees' upcoming series against the Red Sox, manager Aaron Boone said Thursday....
Rising Team USA stars to watch at the Olympics
The names Simone Biles and Kevin Durant are well known among sports fans, but there are plenty of American athletes in Tokyo who you likely have not heard of. From...
Domino's posts upbeat results as new menu items boost sales
Domino's Pizza beat estimates for quarterly revenue and profit as its new menu items whipped up demand from Americans ordering food from the comfort of their homes.
Nick Saban has perfect response to Deion Sanders' media drama
To Nick or not to Nick. Nick Saban has won seven national championships – one with LSU and six with Alabama – and is perhaps the most well-known name in college...
Unsolicited penis pics should be made criminal: UK legal review
A review of the Sexual Offenses Act in the UK found that the act of exposing one's genitals to another electronically and without solicitation is not explicitly covered in the...
'Being scared does nothing': Teen pilot explains how he landed a plane on NJ bridge
The teen pilot who made an emergency landing on a New Jersey bridge said the unexpected stop wasn’t the “smoothest” of his career – but still got the job done.
Twitter is testing 'downvote' and ‘upvote’ buttons
Twitter is testing a Reddit-style feature that allows users to “downvote” and “upvote” replies, the company said Wednesday.
5-year-old fighting cancer uses sticky note art to make friends through hospital window
Distance was no obstacle for a young boy and a hospital credentialing coordinator who have become friends through their sticky note window art.
Mortified woman gets rejected by Disney villain after asking him out
A heartsick visitor had her fairytale ending shattered after she asked him out on a date — only to be turned down in front of a huge crowd in a...
Bride loses diamond at JFK, but TSA hero saves the day
Flushing residents Amir Khan Durrani and his wife Madison’s pandemic-delayed honeymoon to Guam got off to a rocky start at JFK Airport after they passed though the TSA checkpoint at...
Canadian travel ban extended for fully vaccinated Americans
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas said in the announcement that the extended restrictions are “temporary” and will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on August 21.
Breaking down every position for the Giants before training camp
Leading into the July 27 opening of Giants training camp, The Post's Paul Schwartz has analyzed 11 position groups based on personnel, strengths, weaknesses and key depth chart battles. Click the...
Hong Kong police say children's tales of sheep and wolves incite sedition
The arrests were the latest involving suspected critics of Hong Kong's government that have raised fears about the shrinking space for dissent.
Disgraced baseball announcer is now making jokes about his cringeworthy apology
Maybe Thom Brennaman should stick to his day job – now that he has one again. The former Cincinnati Reds play-by-play announcer has landed a new gig after a hot-mic...
Another 2.2M stimulus checks have gone out -- here’s who received them
The latest round of 2.2 million checks is worth a value of more than $4 billion, the IRS, Treasury Department and Bureau of the Fiscal Service said in an announcement.
Artie Lange vanished during sobriety battle — now we know where he went
For more than a year, Howard Stern's former sidekick has remained mainly off the grid, which left many fans fearing the worst.
VH1 revives ‘The Surreal Life': Stormy Daniels, Dennis Rodman, among cast
The revival, set for this fall, will also feature rapper August Alsina, pro wrestler CJ Perry, actors Frankie Muniz and Kim Coles, YouTube star Manny MUA and singer Tamar Braxton.
Woman accidentally leaps to her death in tragic bungee-jump mishap
Operators signaled for her boyfriend to take the plunge. But, apparently thinking the cue was meant for her, she leaped off the bridge without an attached safety cord.
Dog trapped inside stolen truck taken on high-speed police chase
A dog was taken on a high-speed chase in Maine after two alleged thieves peeled off in a stolen pick-up truck.
Beyoncé's reported New Orleans mansion fire being investigated as arson
"If they didn't get there when they did, it could have been much worse. It's a historic home," a spokesperson told The Post.
Sexual abuse accusations are ruining Olympics for scandal-scarred American
Amid allegations of sexual assault, a US Olympic fencer is facing restrictions he deems “arbitrary and unnecessary” at the Tokyo Games. Alen Hadzic, 29, received a temporary suspension from the...
China reportedly weighs 'unprecedented' penalties for Didi after US IPO
Just two days after Didi went public in the US at a valuation of $80 billion, China’s cybersecurity regulator revealed it was investigating the company over privacy concerns.
Uber to buy shipping logistics firm Transplace in $2.25B deal
The deal comes as the swift economic recovery from the pandemic has highlighted the shortcomings of legacy shipping and logistics companies, Uber and Transplace said.
Entire country pulls out of the Olympics
CONAKRY, Guinea — The African country of Guinea has pulled out of this year’s Olympics, keeping five athletes from competing at the Tokyo Games. Minister of Sports Sanoussy Bantama Sow...
Crocs shares surge as clog maker posts another record-breaking quarter
Crocs shares surged more than 10 percent on Thursday after the clog maker reported another record-setting quarter.
China evacuates tens of thousands as historic storms spread
The direct economic losses from the devastation was estimated at $189 million, according to Reuters, as the severe weather spread north and more cities were inundated.
Ohio death penalty conviction vacated due to court error
The Cuyahoga County judges failed to read George C. Brinkman a complete list of his constitutional rights.
Unprovoked chimps are killing gorillas for the first time, puzzling scientists
The lethal encounters between the two species occurred as they were being observed at Loango National Park in Gabon, according to a study Monday in the journal Nature.
'Pingdemic' puts Britain's food supply under strain
British supermarkets said on Thursday that some products were in short supply after the official health app told hundreds of thousands of workers to isolate.
Partner of socialite charged with killing cop granted interim custody of kids: report
A judge in the Caribbean country granted Andrew Ashcroft the temporary custody on Wednesday, when he and Jasmine Hartin faced each other in family court for the first time.
AT&T raises revenue forecast as HBO Max adds customers
AT&T raised its full-year financial forecast as the telecom giant added more phone customers and HBO Max subscribers than previously expected.
Jets played hardball with star safety — setting up intriguing season
As the Jets get closer to training camp, I am examining the roster and giving you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on the list,...
The Rolling Stones hype rescheduled tour dates: 'Thanks for your patience'
After a 16-month postponement due to COVID-19, the Rolling Stones' No Filter tour will return with 13 stadium shows starting Sept. 26 in St. Louis.
China rejects WHO's call for transparency in COVID origin probe
China is rejecting the WHO's calls for transparency and cooperation as the agency plans to continue its probe into the origins of the COVID pandemic.
Goodbye, Norma Jean! Cow named after screen seductress can't lure out escaped bull
The roughly 1,500-pound animal busted out of a farm on Barnes Road in Manorville on Tuesday morning by breaking through a fence, police said. It was scheduled to be slaughtered...
'Extremely upset' Olympian banned after cocaine test
It must have been some "social event." Australian equestrian athlete Jamie Kermond tested positive for cocaine and was suspended from the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday. "It is likely that positive...
Piece of work: Hunter Biden reportedly meeting with potential art buyers
The arrangement appears to conflict with a promise from the White House that the identities of the potential buyers will be kept secret.
Eric Clapton refuses to play venues if vaccinations are required
Despite his hot takes on coronavirus "propaganda," the 76-year-old rock star received his jab back in February.
California sues Activision Blizzard over 'constant sexual harassment'
Activision Blizzard is a breeding ground for sexual harassment, with male workers fostering a “frat bro” culture full of rape jokes and harassment, according to an explosive lawsuit.
Masking for trouble: Biden admin reportedly mulls new face covering push amid Delta spike
he discussions are being held as the US is seeing a spike in daily COVID cases.
Lawmaker uses racial slur at public meeting to refer to colleague
Tarrant City Councilman Tommy Bryant used the racial slur during a council meeting Monday while gesturing toward Councilwoman Veronica Freeman, who later left the meeting visibly shaken.
Teen slapped in the face by a seagull on 75-mph Sling Shot ride
She was celebrating a birthday at Wildwood's Morey's Pier amusement park.
Emotional Jerry Jones can't figure out how he 'f--ked it up' with the Cowboys
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones got personal Wednesday afternoon. In an emotional press conference, the 78-year-old told a story about Barry Switzer realizing Jimmy Johnson was no longer the head coach. ...
Bet on this struggling team to end long losing streak
The Rangers play the Tigers in Detroit and I haven’t been this excited since Lin-Manuel Miranda released “In The Heights.” Texas, losers of eight straight, will start Mike Foltynewicz (2-9,...
Biden: Eliminating filibuster would 'throw entire Congress into chaos'
Biden supports returning to the days when senators would have to be present in the Senate chamber to filibuster, but nothing beyond that.
Biogen's controversial Alzheimer's drug made $1.6M in revenue in June
Biotech giant Biogen said that it brought in about $1.6 million in sales from its controversial Alzheimer’s drug last month after it was approved by the Food and Drug Administration...
Weekly new jobless claims unexpectedly jump to 419K
More than 3.2 million Americans remained on traditional state unemployment benefits as the number of people seeking new claims leaped last week above 400,000 again.
Widow of slain Haiti prez attends memorial as violence erupts before funeral
The former first lady returned to the Caribbean nation Saturday after undergoing treatment at a Miami hotel.
Meet the strongest and sexiest athletes bringing the heat to Tokyo Olympics
Now that the Olympics have officially been declared a frigid no-fan zone due to COVID-19 restrictions — it's up to the globe's elite athletes to bring the heat.
Mets swap outfielders in trade with Dodgers
The Mets traded outfielder Billy McKinney to the Dodgers for outfielder Carlos Rincon and cash considerations on Wednesday. The Mets traded Billy McKinney to the Dodgers for Carlos Rincon. Rincon...
Why it's a good bet to pick against Mets in NL East
The Mets don't have as strong a hold on the NL East as most bookmakers think they do.
Biden again rejects inflation concerns, claims price spikes are temporary
President Joe Biden on Wednesday night again rejected concerns that inflation could be more severe and longer lasting than previously thought.
Florida judge rules on compensation for condo collapse victims
A Florida judge said the survivors and victims’ families in the condo building collapse will get a minimum of $150 million in compensation initially – which includes insurance on the...
Dust devil adds a 'twist' to this soccer game
A small upward whirlwind — also known as a dust devil — spun through a local soccer match in Achocalla, Bolivia. Video of the wild weather shows one player's jacket flying into...
All 14 workers trapped in horrific tunnel flood confirmed dead
The bodies of 14 construction workers who were trapped in the Shijingshan tunnel due to heavy flooding have been recovered, according to authorities in China.
BMW driver plows through protesters outside NYPD precinct, injures cop and demonstrator
NYPD reportedly arrested the driver of a BMW on charges of leaving the scene of an accident and reckless endangerment when he drove through a crowd gathered in Greenwich Village.
Latest Yankees hero might be the most unlikely one yet
Ryan LaMarre’s single over the head of right fielder Brad Miller scored Gary Sanchez with the game-winning run in the Yankees’ wild 6-5, 10-inning victory over the Phillies in The...
Ex-Met fan favorite's homer in 9th leads Giants to win over rival
LOS ANGELES — Wilmer Flores hit a go-ahead, two-run homer off closer Kenley Jansen in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2...
Yankees star displays the best and worst of his game
Gleyber Torres shows why he's so highly regarded and why he's so maddening in the Yankees' 6-5, 10-inning win over the Phillies on Wednesday night at the Stadium.
Chicago shootings leave 14-year-old dead, 9 other victims wounded
A 14-year-old boy was killed and nine other people were wounded — including five other teenagers — in a pair of nearby shootings just 10 minutes apart in Chicago on...
Hong Kong police arrest 5 trade union members for sedition, journalists denied bail
Five members of the General Association of Hong Kong Speech Therapists were arrested while former Apple Daily journalists were denied bail amid a crackdown on dissent.
Team USA softball wins thriller
Monica Abbott throws one-hitter to lead the United States softball team to a 1-0 win over Canada on Wednesday night.
Wild video shows NYC gunman shooting house, wounding innocent woman
Footage captures the moment a gunman repeatedly shot at a house in Queens, resulting in one woman suffering a wound when she was grazed by one of the stray bullets.
Olympic opening ceremony director fired for Holocaust joke
Kentaro Kobayashi, a comedian, was dismissed one day before the opening ceremony of the pandemic-delayed Games for the skit in which he said “Let’s play Holocaust.”
'Racist piece of s--t': Wash. Square Park meeting descends into chaos
Anti-police protesters clashed with local officials and NYPD officers during a Greenwich Village community meeting, where the chaos at Washington Square Park was a hot-button topic.
Rookie catcher suddenly says he's done with baseball
Yermín Mercedes, the surprising rookie who helped carry the Chicago White Sox with his booming bat early in the season and got sent to the minors following a prolonged slump,...
Florida Republicans call on Biden to 'step up' in wake of Cuba protest
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said President Joe Biden needs to "step up and be on the side of freedom" and is "basically ... doing nothing" amid Cuban protests against Havana's...
CIA spy who hunted Bin Laden tapped to investigate mysterious 'Havana Syndrome'
A career CIA spy who was involved in the search for Osama Bin Laden has been tapped by the agency to head an investigation into mysterious ailments suffered by dozens...
3 women attacked in same NYC park within an hour
Three women were attacked in an Upper Manhattan park within the span of about an hour on Wednesday — and police are investigating if the same suspect is behind all...
Yankees have no excuse not to make playoffs
Shame on the Yanks if they can’t navigate that not-so-perilous path to the tournament.
Tommie Smith recounts his historic 1968 Olympics gold with Jalen Rose
I asked my next guest, Tommie Smith, who is arguably one of the bravest athletes of the 20th century, if he listened to music before competitions. His answer was Sam...