August 9, 2021

No, AOC, they don't dislike you because you're a woman — it's because you're a socialist

Well, as she told CNN’s Dana Bash in an hour-long interview (!) last night on CNN, AOC lives in an imaginary world where people have to choose between eating and...

Friends battling it out for Jets starting job

The good news: Friends and training partners George Fant and Morgan Moses are Jets teammates now. The bad news: Moses was brought in to battle Fant to be the starting...

Draft pick that got away shows why Knicks coveted him

The Knicks attempted to trade their two first-round picks to move up to No. 13 to draft Oregon swingman sniper Chris Duarte.

Immanuel Quickley eager to learn from incoming Knicks star

Quickley said he’s been talking to different point guards around the NBA to get their feel of the game.

How Jets are handling Zach Wilson's rough debut

After a shaky debut, Zach Wilson will get extended time to make a second impression on Jets' fans.

89 pooches rescued, 10 men collared in massive dog fighting bust on LI

More than 80 dogs were rescued and 10 men arrested in Suffolk County on Monday for one of the largest dog fighting ring takedowns in New York State history.

Giants linebacker takes important step in long injury recovery

After a rotator cuff injury ended his season last November, Oshane Ximines has been working to return to the field.

'Merry Wives' review: Shakespeare in the Park is back — and hilarious

Lest you think "Merry Wives" is a nonstop sex romp, get your mind out of the gutter. There are more innocent romances and scheming afoot too.

Embattled Giants corner fighting for a roster spot

The Giants’ 24-year-old cornerback has experienced far more downs than ups in his unimpressive and underactive time with the Giants.

Texas gov asks hospitals to postpone elective surgeries due to COVID-19 spike

Gov. Greg Abbott asked the state's hospitals to consider postponing all elective surgeries Monday in order to combat a surge in hospitalizations due to COVID-19.

2 brothers charged in fatal shooting of cop during traffic stop

Emonte Morgan, 21, was busted on charges of first degree murder for killing of Officer Ella French on Saturday night. His brother Eric Morgan, 22, was charged with unlawful use...

Cops seek suspect in anti-gay subway attack in Queens

Police are investigating an apparent late-night anti-gay attack on the subway that left three injured amid an uptick in crime on the public transit system.

Yanks' challenges won't draw pity outside Bronx, as usual

It is times like these when we always go back to the wisdom and sanity of Joe Torre: “People love us, hate us, despise us, devote themselves to us,” he...

Giants rookie showing highlight reel potential

Kadarius Toney showed off his speed and leaping ability on one exciting play Monday.

Florida could withhold salaries of school officials who institute mask mandate

The Florida governor's office said it may withhold the salaries of public school officials who institute mask mandates in their districts as new cases and hospitalizations surge in the state....

Linebacker dominates Jets practice with multiple 'sacks'

Linebacker Carl Lawson has been a problem for the Jets offensive line every day during training camp.

Toms River East moves step closer to Little League World Series

After struggling early, Toms River East fought back to complete a 3-1 victory over Montgomery County of Maryland on Monday.

Robert Durst takes stand, denies killing his friend in 2000

Former New York real estate heir Robert Durst took the stand in his first-degree murder trial Monday and denied murdering Susan Berman more than two decades ago.

Netflix must face ex-prosecutor's defamation lawsuit over Central Park Five Series

A federal judge on Monday said Netflix Inc must face a defamation lawsuit by former Manhattan prosecutor Linda Fairstein.

'Fearless' cornerback sounds ready to reward Jets' confidence

The Jets chose not to spend money at cornerback this offseason. Can Bless Austin become the shutdown corner they're looking for?

Nets rookie shows promise after rough start

After a slow start shooting in the first half, rookie Cam Thomas led the team in scoring with 17 points.

Nicole Kidman reveals how husband Keith Urban feels about her sex scenes

The "Nine Perfect Strangers" star revealed what the country music singer really thinks when she has to perform a sex scene on camera.

Five Mets have a lot to lose if season tanks: Sherman

The burden to fix the Mets woes remains spread out, but here are the position players who will bear a lot of the blame if they can't.

Trump couture: Ex-president unveils new version of MAGA hat he 'just designed'

In an email to supporters, former President Donald Trump announced a new version of the "Make America Great Again" hats and claimed he had "just designed" it.

Catherine Zeta-Jones cast as Morticia in Wednesday Addams Netflix series

The "Chicago" actress will star in the eight-episode series alongside cast members Jenna Ortega and Luis Guzmán.

Hollywood keeps putting out movies revolving around guns

Killing citizens in New York, shooting innocents in Chicago, mass murders by firearms in California. And Hollywood keeps triggering movies that star guns.

Apple says photos in iCloud will be checked by child abuse detection system

Apple on Monday said that iPhone users’ entire photo libraries will be checked for known child abuse images if they are stored in the online iCloud service.

How a record-setting 100-year-old weightlifter stays young

"I'm kind of annoying," the wisecracking Tampa-based great-great-grandmother said. "Tell me I can't do something, and I will prove that I can."

Biden's trillions-dollar agenda is staggeringly irresponsible

A trillion dollars used to be a lot of money, even in Washington. Now, a trillion-dollar spending bill is a trifle barely worth arguing over and the stuff of bipartisan...

Home where Kurt Cobain committed suicide 27 years ago gets new owner

The Seattle home where Kurt Cobain took his own life over 27 years ago has found a new owner, The Post can report.

Knick add yet another shooting guard

The Knicks picked up yet another shooting guard as a depth piece, agreeing to terms with Dwayne Bacon, who was waived by the Orlando Magic on Sunday.

Leon Black flew model to Florida to have sex with Jeffrey Epstein, lawsuit claims

Leon Black's sexual assault accuser says the billionaire former boss of Apollo Global Management once flew her to Florida to have sex with renown pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

House GOPers demand Mayorkas answer for 'appalling' border stats

A group of 20 House Republicans are calling out Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for "lackluster performance" in a letter demanding detailed answers to questions about the Biden administration's immigration...

OnlyFans stars make 270 times more than the average worker: report

The world’s oldest industry is also one of today’s better paid ones.

Wall Street bonuses to be bumped by as much as 35% this year

Wall Street’s bankers are on track to pocket some serious bonus checks this year as revenues soar and firms up the ante to retain talent. Wall Street’s legions of financiers,...

Don't buy the latest climate-change alarmism

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its latest report, and reactions from politicians and pundits could not have been more predictable.

Ex-aide says Cuomo wouldn't hire woman who wasn't 'pretty enough'

One of Gov. Cuomo's accusers on Monday said he once refused to hire a woman because she wasn't "pretty enough" — and thought then-President Bill Clinton's sex scandal involving intern...

One awful bill, one terrible bill: Hope that Dems' double-dealing dooms them both

The $1 trillion "infrastructure" plan poised to pass the Senate is a bad bill; the only possible excuse its Republican backers have is the claim that it may help stop...

NY Legislature needs to quit slow-rolling the Cuomo impeachment

One week after state Attorney General Tish James landed her bombshell report on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s alleged sexual misconduct, New Yorkers learn that the state Assembly is going to try...

Giants can't make this Saquon Barkley folly

Saquon Barkley is the franchise’s crown jewel, franchise face and invaluable investment, and Judge and everybody else knows it.

76ers' Ben Simmons is hitting 3-pointers in the offseason -- again

Simmons is known for working on his shot during the offseason. This time will it translate to the NBA season?

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco's new cooking show

Superstar standup comedian Sebastian Maniscalco couldn't perform onstage during the pandemic -- so he used that time to create his new comedy cooking series, "Well Done with Sebastian Maniscalco." "I...

Best back-to-school laptop and tech sales of 2021: HP, Samsung, more

From new laptops to upgraded headphones, you don't want to miss the best tech deals for back-to-school season.

Man jailed for murdering Hofstra coach has conviction overturned after decades behind bars

A Nassau County judge said Christopher Ellis's conviction should be tossed after a jury convicted him in 1992 based on testimony from a single eyewitness yet "no forensic or physical...

Teachers unions' mask demands have gotten them into a Catch-22 dilemma

You’d think they would’ve learned the first time: Power-hungry teachers unions are once again setting the stage to make children and their families miserable. Though the president of the nation’s...

Letters to the Editor — Aug. 10, 2021

The Issue: Former President Barack Obama’s birthday party in Martha’s Vineyard over the weekend. Former President Barack Obama’s birthday party was a hat trick of hypocrisy (“O, no, he didn’t!”...

Pro paintballer under fire for saying COVID patient 'needs a f--king treadmill'

A professional paintballer was kicked off her team for making fun of a teenager infected with COVID-19 and saying he needs “a f--king treadmill.”

It's not really about masks and other commentary

Pandemic journal: It’s Not Really About Masks “Why are fully vaccinated people treated the same as the unvaccinated?” wonders Peter Van Buren at The American Conservative. E.g.: All air travelers...

Convicted murderer is 'too cute,' internet declares, should be sprung early

Mama, I'm in love with a criminal -- said everyone on TikTok. Cameron Herrin, sentenced to 24 years in prison in Tampa, Florida, in April for vehicular homicide, has been...

Mets slugger unfazed by hitless skid: 'On the right path'

Pete Alonso is now 0 for 21 since last Monday's game in Miami. He's sticking to his process and is confident the results will follow.

GOP senators draft resolution to block female military draft push

A group of Republican senators have drafted a plan to block a push to compel women to register for the draft upon turning 18.

Don't let Dems bury Cuomo's nursing-home horrors by ousting him only for sex charges

It seems justice is finally going to be served to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. State Attorney General Letitia James’ report detailing Cuomo’s record as a serial sex-harasser delivered what may be...

Another Cuomo 'Crisis': NY Assembly had 'detailed discussions' about gov's book deal

The NY Assembly's Judiciary Committee had "detailed discussions" with its outside lawyers about Gov. Andrew Cuomo's $5.1 million book deal, sources told The Post.

What's next for Saquon Barkley after training camp debut

No one is putting their hands on Saquon Barkley any time soon, but the smile on the star running back’s face revealed some relief that finally, he was back where...

Why are anti-showering stars trying so hard to make us stink?

There's a big stink over celebrity shower habits — but are there benefits to bathing less? The Post asks dermatologist Dr. Julie Russak to scrub-in. 

NYC's 'no bail' law rewards criminals and punishes law-abiding citizens

Fresh proof that New York’s “no bail” reforms aren’t about justice at all: A serial bank robber was released without bail on attempted robbery charges — only to go right...

New York's COVID-19 hospitalizations up 245 percent in past month

COVID-19 hospitalizations in New York have jumped more than 245 percent in the past month thanks to the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant.

Jennifer Lopez to perform at Global Citizen Live event in Central Park

The Bronx-born triple threat will be one of the performers taking the stage live from Central Park.

Who could takeover should Cuomo resign?

A gaggle of Democratic local politicians have flocked to gauge their standing if they chose to enter a potentially incumbent-free gubernatorial 2022 primary.

NFL draft bust battling for 49ers' third-string QB job

Josh Rosen has struggled in training camp for the 49ers, with his poor play inducing a blunt assessment from 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan.

Two more women contacted AG's Office with allegations against Gov. Cuomo

Two more women approached the state Attorney General's Office with allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo after Letitia James released her sexual harassment report against him last week, The Post has...

New York State Trooper union calls on Cuomo to resign amid allegations

A major union representing New York State Police officers demanded that Gov. Andrew Cuomo immediately resign Monday, after a state probe found he sexually harassed a female trooper.

Lizzo reveals Cardi B, not Harry Styles, will be featured on new song 'Rumors'

Harry Styles fans let out a sad groan when Lizzo revealed that Cardi B, and not the former One Direction member, will be featured on her new song "Rumors."

Wandering elephant herd may be heading home after yearlong China trek

The 14 Asian elephants, including three calves, were spotted on Sunday heading across a bridge in China's southwestern Yunnan province.

From Insta to HGTV: 'Cheap Old Houses' wants you to forget flipping

If you never quite got round to adopting that puppy during lockdown, why not adopt an unloved home now instead? You’ll get the same buzz, promises Elizabeth Finkelstein, who alongside...

Cops collar suspect in 91-year-old's murder in Bronx

Cops have busted the man who posed as a utility worker before allegedly killing a 91-year-old man inside his Bronx garage last week, cops said.

Zoo brawl catches people acting like total animals

We "fought" a zoo? Watch a messy melee between two families at Beijing Wildlife Park in China. Nearby animals reportedly began fighting later that night after witnessing the human’s brawl.

'Nothing compared to WWI': London's oldest woman turns 108, isn't impressed by COVID

World War I was much worse than the coronavirus pandemic, according to Sarah "Betty" Spear.

Hunted and killed: NYC gang members allegedly murder federal witness

A woman who testified against a Brooklyn gang that terrorized the NYCHA complex where she lived was hunted down and killed after being branded a "snitch," federal prosecutors said Monday...

'Sex and the City' star: Mikhail Baryshnikov was 'very hard' to talk to on set

Willie Garson found it hard to communicate with the actor-dancer — “Not because he’s bad or mean, he’s just very Russian,” he said.

Viral 'Aquaman' superfan dies of cancer at 8 years old

A Massachusetts boy whose love of Aquaman prompted a call with star Jason Momoa has died at 8 after a courageous four-year battle with brain cancer. Momoa has since paid...

Belarus leader denies repression a year after disputed vote

Alexander Lukashenko on Monday denied that his government unleashed massive repression of dissent after his re-election a year ago triggered protests.

Yankees shelve infielder as another has injury setback

The hits keep coming from the Yankees, and not in a good way.

Holly Sonders dating boxing legend after engagement breakup

De La Hoya and Sonders met at a boxing event in June, where Sonders was a host.

Knicks' point guard experiment takes an abrupt turn

Immanuel Quickley started at point guard a second straight game, this time with a totally different result.

Moderna and BioNTech shares skyrocket amid talk of mRNA treatments

Shares of Moderna and BioNTech both skyrocketed on Monday amid growing enthusiasm over technology used in their coronavirus vaccines and its potential to help fight other ailments like cancer and...

Who's running Albany? State gov has 'imploded' amid Cuomo sexual harassment scandal, pol says

Albany's sprawling bureaucracy has ground to a halt as Gov. Andrew Cuomo's watches his political career go up in flames.

Bubble trouble! Champagne crisis hits the Hamptons

There’s a champagne crisis in the Hamptons that’s forcing East End restaurateurs to fly in their own bubbly — or drink (gasp!) alternatives like cava.

Bear opens 8 car doors in Colorado town in 1 night: 'Lock all your windows and doors'

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department’s Northeast Region posted about the incident to Twitter, which occurred in the town of Estes Park.

Security contractors crucial for Afghanistan war effort reportedly stuck in Dubai

Foreign contractors who helped power America’s war in Afghanistan are now stranded in Dubai as the US continues its withdrawal from the country.

Skies clear, allowing aircraft to help fight California fire

The winds weren’t expected to reach the ferocious speeds that helped the Dixie Fire explode in size last week.

Red-hot pitcher makes Royals the pick against Yankees

Worst Olympics ever? Maybe. Sure Simone Biles brought home the bronze, but apparently no one watched. NBC’s prime-time audience was down 51 percent from the Rio Games. As quiet as...

Private jets to a maskless Hollywood love fest — how Obama's party was height of elite hypocrisy

For someone who prides himself on optics, Barack Obama just gave us quite an ugly spectacle.

Dog dies after Ohio woman locked it in hot car as punishment

Mouheb Ashakih, of Sandusky, allegedly put her pit bull, Chapo, in the back of her car Saturday evening after he attacked another one of her dogs, NBC15 reported.

Here's what Dems are looking to push through in $3.5T bill

Senate Democrats on Monday unveiled a sweeping $3.5 trillion blueprint to boost social spending, raise taxes and pass a range of Democratic policies.

'Enabler-in-chief': Cuomo accusers sound off on top aide's sudden resignation

Women victimized by Gov. Cuomo called the resignation of his “enabler-in-chief” Melissa DeRosa a cowardly move after the aide announced her departure.

Virginia contends with Confederate names on side streets

McLEAN, Va. — It came as a surprise to Mottrom Drive resident Beau Fitzpatrick that he lives on a street named for a Confederate soldier. “Really? I always assumed it...

Billionaire-backed mining firm to seek electric vehicle metals in Greenland

Mineral exploration company KoBold Metals has signed an agreement with London-listed Bluejay Mining to search in Greenland for critical materials.

Jefferies Financial Group raises first-year banker pay to $110K

Investment bank Jefferies Financial Group has markedly boosted salaries for its bankers, a source close to the matter said on Monday, mirroring a pay-scale trend by other Wall Street lenders....

Live show: The Mets have hit rock bottom

The 2021 Mets have hit rock bottom.

Bam Margera sues over firing from upcoming 'Jackass' installment

"Jackass" star Bam Margera filed a suit on Monday against Johnny Knoxville, Paramount and Spike Jonze, alleging wrongful termination.

Mets pitcher shares heinous social media messages: 'Racism is prevalent'

Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman described Monday how “prevalent” he believes racism remains in sports and society.

6 members of Florida church die from COVID-19 days of one another

A Florida pastor is imploring his parishioners to get vaccinated -- after six members of the church recently died from COVID-19 within 10 days.

Be neighbors with Quentin Tarantino in this $5.5M Israeli penthouse with a bunker

A duplex penthouse with two floors, the property in the residential Tel Aviv neighborhood of Ramat Aviv Gimel is situated only a few blocks from the esteemed director and screenwriter...

Rangers agree to historic contract with starting goalie

The Rangers agreed to a historic four-year extension with restricted free agent and starting goaltender Igor Shesterkin on Monday.

Pentagon to require COVID-19 vaccine for military by mid-September

The Pentagon will require members of the US military to receive a COVID-19 vaccine by mid-September, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced in a memo released Monday.

Man loses unvaccinated brother, parents to COVID in same week

A British man said he lost his health-obsessed brother and both their parents from COVID-19 within a week of each other -- blaming "misinformation" for leaving them fearful of the...

90 percent of US counties meet CDC's COVID threshold for indoor masks

Nearly 90 percent of US counties now have COVID-19 transmission rates that meet the CDC's threshold for recommended indoor mask use, even for those who have been fully vaccinated.

Surprising Yankees starter will keep runs at premium vs. Royals

The New York Yankees made their splashes at the trade deadline mainly with the bats they acquired, but they entered Sunday on a stroll pitching roll. The Yankees had allowed...

AOC feared she would be raped during Capitol siege

“I didn’t think that I was just going to be killed. I thought other things were going to happen to me as well,” Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to CNN in a segment...

Breaking down the Yankees' push for wild-card spot

The Yankees might have failed yet again to complete a sweep on Sunday, but they did win another series. The Yankees took three out of four from a Mariners team...

Guy Fieri debuts new hot dog for Yankees' 'Field of Dreams' game — but would you eat it?

Guy Fieri's new hot dog apple pie is an unlikely marriage of two good ol' American favorites.

Unvaxxed mom almost died giving birth while in COVID coma: 'We’re very lucky to be alive'

Unvaccinated Arizona woman Kassidy Hazelton, 37, gave birth to her son three months early while in an induced coma she was put in just days after testing positive for COVID-19.

Russell Wilson is butting heads with the Seahawks again

Russell Wilson has picked his side amid an ongoing contract dispute between Pro Bowl left tackle Duane Brown and the Seahawks’ front office.

LiAngelo Ball makes NBA case in electric debut

It's "Ball in the Family." LiAngelo Ball, the middle child of the basketball family that also includes Lonzo and LaMelo, had an impressive Summer League debut on Sunday as he...

Ex-FDA head warns northern US may see COVID spike as schools reopen

Former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb warned that northern US states could see COVID-19 cases rise as students return back to the classroom.

Make lunch fun with these back-to-school bento box ideas inspired by TikTok

Packing your kiddos a fun lunchbox can not only get them to eat their fruits and veggies but also help to avoid the crowded cafeteria lines and touching communal trays...

‘West Side Story’ will not reopen on Broadway

"West Side Story," previously executive produced by Scott Rudin, will not reopen on Broadway.

Alan Cumming told 'Harry Potter' producers to 'f--k off' when they offered him a role

Alan Cumming had a few choice syllables for "Harry Potter" producers when they offered him a role in the billion-dollar franchise.

Domino's offering $50M free food giveaway

Domino's Pizza is taking on food delivery apps that it says charge unexpected fees -- by giving away $50 million worth of free food to random customers, the company announced...

Fans think quiet Mike Tyson was 'too high' during podcast

Mike Tyson took "Hotboxin'" to another level.

Who is Brittany Commisso, the latest Cuomo accuser to go public?

The aide who's leveled the most serious sexual misconduct allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo -- previously known only as “Executive Assistant #1" -- is Brittany Commisso.

Anna Sacks, aka the 'Trashwalker,' is a garbage-diving influencer

An NYC influencer is exposing the wastefulness of corporate America by salvaging mountains of perfectly good food and other goods from their dumpsters.

Airline travel slowed in July as Delta variant spread, economist writes

Spending on airline travel slowed in July as the Delta variant spread, according to new data. July consumer credit card data analyzed by JPMorgan Chase shows spending on air travel...

Suspected drunk driver arrested for crash that killed bride leaving her wedding

Manaure Gonzalez-Rea, 36, allegedly crashed head-on into 26-year-old Angelica Gabrielle Jimenez Dhondup's vehicle near Salt Lake City on Saturday.

TikTok star dead: An ‘incredible dad who made everyone laugh’

John Kelly, one-half of the popular TikTik account @texandjohn, died suddenly over the weekend, devastated family members have revealed.

Bernie Madoff reportedly had toes amputated, was missing teeth in final days

Bernie Madoff had some of his toes amputated, was missing eight teeth and wildly hallucinated before he died from kidney disease, a new report says.

'Jeopardy!' host front-runner pushes back on discrimination claims

Mike Richards detailed rumors that he is the frontrunner to become the permanent "Jeopardy" host, as well as his role in two discrimination lawsuits during his time as a producer...

Rockies say fan wasn't using N-word in viral video after mascot clue emerges

The Rockies now say an alleged racial slur used by a fan during Sunday's 13-8 win over the Marlins was actually a fan shouting "Dinger" — the name of the team's...

MLB, Barstool Sports in significant talks to broadcast games

Major League Baseball and Barstool Sports have had significant negotiations about having national midweek games on the site’s platforms, The Post has learned.

Prince Andrew accused of sexually assaulting Virginia Roberts in bombshell lawsuit

Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre may file a lawsuit against Prince Andrew this week in New York court, accusing him of "improper sexual violations," her lawyer said in a...

France’s COVID pass now required in restaurants, trains

France's virus pass is part of a government plan to encourage more people to get a COVID-19 vaccine shot and slow down a surge in infections.

First college athlete signs NIL deal with pro team

Miami quarterback D'Eriq King has become a pioneer of the NIL era. King became the first college athlete to agree to a promotional deal with a professional sports team on...

Elise Stefanik blasts 'outrageously sexist' TV segment

Elise Stefanik is blasting a Vermont TV news channel for “outrageously sexist” remarks after the outlet aired a segment discussing her pregnancy.

Cubs reach out to new Yankees star amid COVID-19 diagnosis

The Cubs are still looking out for Anthony Rizzo.

Another suspect busted in beating death over fender-bender, cops say

A third suspect has been arrested in connection to the beating death of a man during a Bronx fender-bender last month -- and was released after posting bail, according to...

Dixie Fire now California's second-largest blaze in history

The Dixie Fire had grown to 489,287 acres Sunday -- up from about 274,000 acres in the middle of last week, according to officials.

Mets manager's job is safe despite nosedive

The Mets’ nosedive is not threatening Luis Rojas’ job. Although the Mets have fallen to third place with a 9-15 second half, a source familiar with Steve Cohen’s thinking said...

Senate panel warned China has enough data for dossiers on all Americans

China has has stolen sensitive data sufficient to "build a dossier on every American adult -- and on many of our children too," a Senate panel was told last week.

This world-record carp wasn't caught with a rod and reel

It’s going to take a lot of wall to display a fish like this. A fisherman in Missouri not only set a new state record but has qualified for a new world...

Italian postal workers intercept suspicious letter to Pope Francis

Law enforcement in Milan is investigating the source of an envelope containing three bullets addressed to the pope, Italian paramilitary police said Monday.

US job openings soar to record high as companies struggle to hire

US job openings swelled to 10.1 million in June as companies continued to struggle to attract new employees amid an ongoing shortage of workers.

Goldman Sachs lowers China growth estimates as Delta variant spreads

Here we go again. That's the warning coming out of Goldman Sachs Group about China as the continued spread of the Delta variant threatens to slow the country's economic growth...

Nick Cannon explains his sexy multi-partner lifestyle: ‘It ain’t my decision’

“The idea that a man should have one woman,” “The Masked Singer” host said. “We shouldn’t have anything. I have no ownership over this person.”

Knife-wielding wacko bites EMS worker, steals ambulance near Bronx Zoo

The attack happened just after 4 a.m. Monday when Daniel Carby attacked a first responder transporting a patient just outside of the Bronx Zoo.

Harris to talk vaccines with Mexican president amid COVID case surge

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to speak Monday with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to discuss COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

Judge orders man to get COVID-19 vax as condition of probation

Judge Christopher Wagner told Brandon Rutherford, 21 that he must get vaccinated within 60 days as a condition of his probation for possession of fentanyl, news station WCPO reported.

Conservative shock jock changed anti-vax stance before dying of COVID at 65

Friends of the conservative shock jock say he warned them to get the shot before he passed away. 

Old-fashioned young couple prefers to live in the past — with a 1930s lifestyle

They own a vintage car, wear vintage clothing and decorated their home to a 1930s aesthetic. They do not watch TV and instead listen to music on a gramophone. But...

Bryson DeChambeau's summer keeps getting worse

Bryson DeChambeau and the terrible, horrible, no Good, very bad summer continues. On Sunday at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational, DeChambeau collapsed on the back nine. DeChambeau put the ball...

Slices of life: NYC timeshare market bounces back with new towers

It’s time to buy a New York minute. After getting pounded by the pandemic, the city’s timeshare industry is rebounding with two new, high-end developments arriving this year as visitors...

'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' final promo touts nearly a billion dollars spent

A "farewell season" trailer highlights the show’s on-air accomplishments in the years since its launch in 2003, including giveaways and nearly 4,000 celeb guests.

'Tiger King’s' Joe Exotic says cancer may have spread to pelvis and stomach

Exotic revealed that he will refuse medical help if the disease progresses to stage three or four, claiming that he's "ready to die."

Quid pro Cuomo: Gov makes last-ditch attempt to avoid impeachment

Andrew Cuomo is trying to cut a deal with top state officials, promising he won't run again if impeachment talks get scrapped, a source told The City.

Whoa, Canada! Vaccinated US citizens allowed to visit again

U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents must be both fully vaccinated and test negative for COVID-19 to get across the Canadian border.

Swim City! Party underwater in this $50M California mansion

Your real estate portfolio is about to make waves: You can breathe 10 feet underwater on the property of this $50 million mansion.

E-commerce giant fires manager accused of raping employee

In addition to the termination, two other senior managers, Li Yonghe and Xu Kun have resigned, CEO Daniel Zhang said in a memo to employees.

'Closer to dictatorship': Joe Rogan rips idea of US vaccine passports

Joe Rogan singled out CNN host Don Lemon for "openly" talking about a future where only the vaccinated have the freedom to "do what they want" and go "wherever the...

Golden Nugget shares soar 50% after $1.56 billion DraftKings deal

DraftKings plans to buy online betting rival Golden Nugget Online Gaming for $1.56 billion, the companies said Monday — sending Golden Nugget’s stock soaring more than 50 percent.

Melania Trump blasts historian after Rose Garden criticism

Former First Lady Melania Trump is firing back after NBC resident historian Michael Beschloss criticized her renovation of the Rose Garden.

Samsung exec expected to leave prison Friday, still faces legal woes

Samsung Electronics vice chairman Jay Y. Lee, in jail after convictions for bribery, embezzlement and other charges, has qualified for parole and is expected to leave prison this Friday, South...

NFL team surprisingly already trying to trade first-round pick

The Jaguars selected C.J. Henderson with the ninth-overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Just a year later, Henderson could be traded.

Man stabbed in the head in unprovoked Bronx attack: cops

A stranger stabbed a 49-year-old man in the head in an unprovoked attack in the Bronx over the weekend, authorities said.

Luis Severino sure looks like he'll be ready soon: 'Total domination'

Luis Severino may soon be on his way to aid an ailing Yankees rotation.

Epstein compensation fund pays out nearly $121M to victims

The compensation fund set up for Jeffrey Epstein's victims paid out nearly $125 million before it was closed down Monday -- the eve of the two-year anniversary of the pedophile's...

Time's Up boss resigns after alleged efforts to discredit Cuomo victim

US attorney and chairwoman of the Time's Up, Roberta Kaplan, has resigned from the organization amid criticism of her ties to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Taliban take control of six Afghan cities in a week as US withdraws

Militants overran the northern cities of Sar-e Pul and Aibak after more than a week of resistance by Afghan security forces, Afghani officials said on Monday.

Black couple accused of kidnapping their adopted white kids

A black couple from Pennsylvania who adopted twin boys who are white have been accused of kidnapping their own kids – including by a woman who threatened to call the...

‘Drunk’ Team USA hoops stars get wild during Olympic celebration

After beating France to win gold, Draymond Green, Kevin Durant and the rest of Team USA men's basketball let loose on the bus ride to the airport.

Dish beats Q2 earnings estimates but loses 67K pay TV subscribers

Charlie Ergen's Dish Network beat Wall Street's second-quarter estimates even as it continued to bleed tens of thousands of pay-TV subscribers.

McDonald’s grappling with tight supply woes

Fast-food giant McDonald's is facing a tight supply of paper to-go bags and straws, the company has warned workers -- the latest supply-chain hiccup in the midst of the pandemic.

Early Pac-12 football betting angles: USC may not have enough

The VSiN college football analyst and looks at some betting angles for the 2021 Pac-12 season. Favorites: USC and Oregon A wide-open conference race means there is no dominant team,...

Massage your sore muscles with this foot massager that’s over 25% off

Muscle soreness is a fact of life — it’s the way our bodies are built — but it doesn’t mean that it needs to get in the way of the...

Fauci calls for COVID vax to be required for healthcare workers

"I’m very much in favor of mandating if you want to see patients and you want to participate in healthcare, you need to get vaccinated, period," Anthony Fauci said Sunday...

AOC not ruling out challenging Chuck Schumer for Senate in 2022

While Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had not seriously considered it, she is not ruling out challenging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in a primary next year.

Things are getting real ugly between the Saints and Michael Thomas

Michael Thomas is back at it again with the cryptic tweets. The Saints receiver and petty king appeared to throw shade at his team early Monday morning in a social...

Master Microsoft Excel with this $45 training package

From data visualization, analysis, formatting, formulas, and more, The 2021 Ultimate Microsoft Excel Business Intelligence Certification Bundle walks you through navigating advanced Excel functions with help from some highly rated...

Teen crypto trader shot dead in Porsche after flaunting lavish lifestyle

A young crypto trader who flaunted his wealth on Instagram has been shot dead at the wheel of his red Porsche Boxster. Gunmen unleashed a hail of bullets on 19-year-old...

Soccer stars confirm relationship with flirty photo after Olympic rumors

Australian soccer star Sam Kerr has confirmed her relationship with USWNT midfielder Kristie Mewis amid romance rumors. On Sunday, Kerr made the relationship Instagram official with a PDA Polaroid photo...

University moves rock seen as a symbol of racism

Chamberlin Rock atop Observatory Hill -- named named after Thomas Crowder Chamberlin, a 19th-century geologist and former university president – was at least once referred to as a “n-----head” rock.

Woman killed, husband hurt when drag racer hops curb in Brooklyn

A woman was killed and her husband hurt when a drag-racing car hopped the curb and struck them in Brooklyn early Monday, police said.

Jon Stewart, Pete Davidson set comedy benefit for 9/11 charities

“We wanted to put on a fun celebration to honor this great city’s resilience,” the two funnymen said in a joint statement regarding the show, which will take place Sept....

Boy, 8, could face death penalty for blasphemy charge in Pakistan

No executions have been carried out in the country since the death penalty was introduced for blasphemy in 1986, but suspects are often attacked, at times fatally, by mobs.

Pete Davidson rents Staten Island theater for free 'Suicide Squad' fan screenings

The "really cool guy" just wanted to give back to his beloved hometown community, the theater owner said.

Speaker wants swift impeachment probe: 'No one should have to endure' alleged Cuomo behavior

The legislators will meet in Albany at 9:30 a.m. for updates on its far-reaching investigation of Andrew Cuomo, who was given until Friday to submit any information he wanted it...

Tesla to mandate masks at Nevada factory as COVID cases mount

Elon Musk's electric car company Tesla has told workers at its massive Nevada battery factory that they must wear masks indoors regardless of whether or not they've been vaccinated against...

Travel blogger fighting for her life after scooter crash in Bali

Kaitlyn McCaffery, a travel blogger from Santa Clara, California, was found unconscious by the side of a road on the Indonesian island of Bali on July 31, The US Sun...

World-famous bodybuilder dead 'unexpectedly' at 49

Professional bodybuilder John Meadows died "unexpectedly" and "peacefully" at home on Sunday at 49 years old, according to a Facebook post by his wife. "Dear Friends & Family," said the...

Teen fatally shot near NYC home, cops say

Xavier Wilson was struck twice in the torso when gunfire erupted on Union Avenue near East 165th Street in Morrisania late Saturday, minutes before midnight, cops said. 

Cuomo 'groping' accuser details sex misconduct claims against gov in new interview

Gov. Andrew Cuomo embraced former staffer Brittany Commisso with the aim of getting "personal sexual satisfaction," she said in an interview Monday morning.

Norwegian Cruise Line can require proof of vaccination, judge rules

Norwegian Cruise Line can require passengers to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, despite a Florida law that sought to ban the so-called vaccine passport program, a federal judge ruled Sunday.

Saquon Barkley takes major step towards Giants comeback

The time has arrived.  The wait is over. Saquon Barkley makes his long-awaited return this week, joining his teammates on the field for the first time since the devastating knee...

Woman who survived Ariana Grande concert bombing found dead

A 20-year-old woman who survived the terror attack at the Ariana Grande concert in the UK has been found dead -- four years after the massacre, which left the young...

Polite 4-year-old chased by ducklings: 'Excuse me!'

This tot's got manners. Watch the adorable moment a 4-year-old in Miami, Florida, politely begs a group of ducklings not to chase on his scooter him by repeating, "Excuse me!"...

UN: Rising temperatures a 'code red for humanity'

Earth’s climate is getting so hot that temperatures in about a decade will probably blow past a level of warming that world leaders have sought to prevent, according to a...

Ball girl takes down fan who ran on the field during game

A Los Angeles Dodgers ball girl might have made the play of the game on Sunday when she tackled a fan who had run onto the field mid ballgame.

Man arrested for deadly NYC shooting

A gunman was arrested on Sunday for the deadly shooting of a 25-year-old man in Brooklyn, cops said.

NYT reporter faces backlash after relaying what elite say about Obama party

A New York Times reporter received backlash on social media after making a comment on another network that critics believe dismissed concerns about former President Obama’s star-studded maskless birthday party...

Massive bull moose charges at hiker in scary POV video

A hiker in Colorado captured a POV video showing the terrifying moment an enormous bull moose charged right at him, which he was luckily able to escape.

MLB team investigating after fan heard screaming N-word at player

The Colorado Rockies are investigating an incident in Sunday’s game during which a fan hurled a racial slur at Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson during his at-bat.

Nets rookie already answering biggest question around him

LAS VEGAS — In the case of Day’Ron Sharpe, less may be more. With DeAndre Jordan out of the rotation, the Nets could use a big-bodied center. They drafted Sharpe...

Injured Yankees going for MRI exam: 'A little concerned'

The Yankees were left holding their collective breath Sunday as Gleyber Torres headed for the MRI tube. The shortstop injured his left thumb while diving into second base on a...

Concerning trend at center of Mets pitcher's rough second half

Taijuan Walker had given up just six home runs before the All-Star break. He now has been taken deep 10 times in his past five starts.