June 1, 2020
Knicks players ‘furious’ over team’s George Floyd silence: report
The Knicks are one of two NBA teams that have not put out a public statement addressing the death of George Floyd and support for the black community in the...
Tense face-off in Philadelphia neighborhood
Tensions flared in a Philadelphia neighborhood on Monday between George Floyd protesters and a large group of bat-wielding men, according to a report. Dozens of white men carrying bats, hammers...
Video shows SUV hit two officers at George Floyd protest in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A vehicle plowed through a group of law enforcement officers at a George Floyd demonstration Monday night in Buffalo, injuring at least two. Video posted by a...
Mets might already have their David Wright successor
Part 4 in a series on the Mets’ top prospects. It wasn’t until after David Wright’s career was finished or near conclusion that the Mets got serious about finding their...
NBA announcer in hot water for saying 'All Lives Matter'
Sacramento Kings play-by-play announcer Grant Napear was placed on administrative leave by his radio station Monday after tweeting “All Lives Matter,” a controversial phrase associated with belittling the Black Lives...
Looters hightail it out of busted-up Manhattan Sephora after seeing cops inside
Three kids were spotted hightailing it out of a Sephora during a second night of looting in Manhattan Monday -- after apparently not realizing plainclothed cops were inside the store....
MLB hostility worsens in heated email exchange: Sherman
MLB and the players association have now swapped financial proposals with each expressing distaste for the opposing plan. And while that keeps the sides far away from an agreement to...
Video: NYPD cops bust looter inside Microsoft store after dozens swipe electronics
A trio of NYPD cops came face-to-face with looters at the Midtown Microsoft store on Monday night as gangs brazenly busted windows and destroyed everything in sight. The store on...
Unheralded pitcher could be on faster Yankees track than hyped prospects
Part 5 in a series analyzing the Yankees’ top prospects Any conversation about Yankees pitching prospects these days begins with Deivi Garcia and Clarke Schmidt. Or Clarke Schmidt and Deivi...
Louisville police chief fired following fatal shooting of black business owner
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville's police chief was fired Monday after the mayor learned that officers involved in a shooting that killed the popular owner of a barbecue spot failed to...
Looters clash with protesters as another night of chaos erupts in NYC
Hundreds of looters stormed Midtown Manhattan for a second night in a row Monday, brazenly bashing through the windows of high-end stores and making off with stolen goods as police...
Patrick Ewing reveals his biggest Knicks regret
Years later, Patrick Ewing would sit beside the long oak desk in a corner of the Georgetown basketball office. He’d spoken with great enthusiasm of this present passion, coaching his...
Boxer Mayweather to pay for George Floyd’s funeral
Former boxing champion Floyd Mayweather has offered to pay for George Floyd’s funeral and memorial services, and the family has accepted the offer. Mayweather personally has been in touch with...
Ending the riots is as simple as letting the police do their jobs
Restoring order to America’s cities isn’t a complicated proposition. All it requires is resources and determination, and a firm rejection of the longstanding progressive fallacy that an overwhelming police presence...
NY federal court staffers warned to stay home ahead of planned protest at NYPD HQ
New York federal court staffers have been warned not to come into work because of a planned protest at NYPD headquarters on Tuesday, The Post has learned. An email sent...
SpaceX manned launch should inspire new US commitment to exploring heavens
The launch of Americans back into space Saturday aboard an American-made vehicle was dismissed by some as a combination of nostalgia for the high hopes of the 1960s and an...
Andrew Cuomo, Bill de Blasio justify the violence even as they condemn it
Political leaders of every stripe have been decrying the nationwide carnage sparked by a white Minneapolis cop’s fatal confrontation with a black man, George Floyd. Yet even as they do,...
Rangers prospect breaks silence after being target of racist Zoom call
The death of George Floyd sparked Rangers prospect K’Andre Miller to speak out Monday for the first time about being the target of hundreds of racial slurs while conducting an...
Lawmakers, council stunned by NYC curfew announcement
City and state lawmakers were stunned by Monday's shock announcement from Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio that the Big Apple would be placed under an 11pm curfew...
MLB considering tiny season as union war wages on: Sherman
MLB and the Players Association would have difficulty reaching an agreement just because of their history of distrust and distaste and because they are navigating around those feelings during a...
Alleged looter at George Floyd protest in SoHo shot — by fellow looters
An alleged looter capitalizing on the chaos of the George Floyd protests was shot and wounded early Monday in Lower Manhattan — in a turf war with other looters, police...
Kudos to Jumaane Williams, Robert Cornegy and other NYC peacemakers
Kudos to Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, City Councilman Robert Cornegy and others walking the streets of the city to keep them from succumbing to anarchist fury and criminality. These community...
George Floyd protests break out across NYC: The Post’s week in photos
Protests over the killing of George Floyd continue.
Terrence Floyd's words of wisdom on the rioters
"Do this peacefully, please”: So pleaded Terrence Floyd on Monday at the spot where his brother George died at the hands of police officers in Minneapolis a week ago. “If...
NYPD Chief of Department kneels in solidarity with George Floyd protesters
The NYPD’s highest-ranking uniformed member kneeled in solidarity with George Floyd protesters at a demonstration in Manhattan on Monday night. Chief of Department Terence Monahan made the gesture amid demonstrators...
Facebookers stage 'virtual walkout' in protest of Zuck's policy on Trump posts
Working from home didn't stop dozens of Facebook employees from conducting a virtual walkout in protest of Mark Zuckerberg. Facebookers went on rival social network Twitter to announce that they...
Hollywood reopen plan stops short of sacrificing 'intimate scenes'
Hollywood wants badly to reopen -- but not enough to give up the hot-and-heavy make-out scenes. In a 22-page document provided to the governors of New York and California on...
Clashes start early as George Floyd protests continue in NYC
Clashes between George Floyd protesters and cops in Manhattan began early on Monday, with several arrested before the sun had even gone down. As demonstrations over the police-custody death of...
Why I took my 2-year-old to the Black Lives Matter protest
“Even if she doesn’t quite understand what is going on today I will show her photos when she is around 4 and say: ‘You did your part to fight for...
Iowa woman fatally shot while leaving George Floyd protest
A 22-year-old Iowa woman was killed in an apparently random shooting while leaving a George Floyd protest in Davenport -- one of two fatal shootings reported overnight during demonstrations in...
Group of wanna-be looters strike out at Queens mall
Dozens of people apparently attempted to burglarize a Queens shopping center Monday afternoon after a social media user called for a “loot out,” video of the incident shows. But stores...
Rangers star rookie 'feeling great' amid coronavirus concerns
As Kaapo Kakko is on the ice in Finland preparing to rejoin the Rangers for the qualifying round against Carolina if the NHL is indeed able to stage its summer...
Conflicting reports of looting at Soho Rolex store
Looters broke into a Soho Rolex store during rioting and stole $2.4 million worth of watches, police sources said Monday, but the store’s management contradicted the report. Video shows throngs...
Feds count nearly 26K nursing home deaths from coronavirus, report says
The federal government's first tally of nursing-home deaths from the coronavirus shows nearly 26,000 fatalities nationwide -- and that doesn't even include all of them, according to a new report....
Twitter may need to increase investment in fact-checking, experts say
Twitter’s feud with President Trump may end up costing the social networking company, Wall Street analysts say. By moving to flag and fact check tweets from the president, the Jack...
Tunguska event may have been caused by iron asteroid that went back into space: researchers
The Tunguska event, a seismic blast that rocked a remote Siberian forest more than a century ago, is believed to have been caused by a meteor that exploded before it hit...
Trump mobilizes US military to end unprecedented riots
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Monday threatened to use a law from 1807 allowing him to send military forces to states rocked by unrest over the death of George Floyd...
National Guard arrives by truckload at White House after weekend of unrest
WASHINGTON -- Truckloads of National Guard troops in riot gear rolled onto the White House grounds Monday evening -- as thousands of protesters gathered outside following a weekend of violence....
Florida sheriff encourages residents to shoot looters breaking into homes
A Florida sheriff on Monday encouraged residents to open fire on violent looters who try to enter their homes. “I would tell them, if you value your life, they probably...
Alex Bregman: 'If hating the KKK loses me fans, then I hope I lose them'
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman chimed in on the nation-wide movement against social injustice via Twitter early Monday. Bregman declared the Klu Klux Klan "should be" considered a terrorist...
Dak Prescott and Cowboys could drag out contract war until final hour
It doesn't sound like a resolution to the Dak Prescott contract war is coming any time soon. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported on Sunday that both Prescott and the Cowboys --...
Retailers cancel reopenings amid protests over George Floyd's killing
The Big Apple is boarding up — just as it was preparing to reopen. After three days of violence and looting in cities across the country in the aftermath of...
The push to protect cops and other commentary
Eye on Albany: The Push To Protect Cops With many now calling for reforms to ease public access to police discipline records, The Empire Center’s Ken Girardin points out that...
Mark Ruffalo is brilliant in HBO drama 'I Know This Much Is True'
"I Know This Much Is True" is that rare TV series that resonates deeply and viscerally -- thanks to its emotional, thought-provoking themes and a bravura performance from star Mark...
Official medical examiner report rules homicide in George Floyd's death
The county medical examiner overseeing George Floyd's case in Minnesota ruled his death a homicide in a report released Monday. "Cause of death: Cardiopulmonary arrest complicating law enforcement subdual, restraint,...
Rochester woman beaten after trying to stop looters
A 24-year-old Rochester woman was pummeled by a group of vandals when she tried to stop them from looting a business over the weekend. Horrifying video shows about eight men...
Nebraska bar owner who killed George Floyd protester will not be charged
A Nebraska bar owner who shot and killed a George Floyd protester will not be charged because he acted in self-defense, authorities said Monday. Prosecutors said Jake Gardner, the owner...
'Bomb thrower' lawyers Colinford Mattis, Urooj Rahman to be released on bond
The two Brooklyn lawyers accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail into a police car during a protest early Saturday morning are set to be released from federal lockup after a...
Clemson star wideout out for season in possible NFL Draft blow
If there is a college football season in the fall, Clemson’s potential first-round draft choice Justyn Ross won’t be part of it. Coach Dabo Swinney announced Monday that the rising...
Questions raised about planned 10 p.m. protest rally at NYC shopping center
Questions were being raised on social media Monday afternoon about plans for a protest rally scheduled for 10 p.m. at a shopping center in a remote area of Brooklyn. The...
Kentucky launches probe into police shooting death of local business owner
Kentucky officials said state authorities will investigate the police shooting death of a black Louisville restaurant owner during George Floyd protests early Monday, according to news reports. David McAtee, the...
Top talk show host leaving Fox Sports
Talk show host Jason Whitlock is out at Fox Sports after the two sides could not come to an agreement on a new contract, the network announced. Whitlock, 53, is...
NASA astronauts describe historic SpaceX ride to International Space Station
NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have described their historic ride to the International Space Station in SpaceX’s Dragon Endeavour capsule. Speaking during a press conference on Monday morning,...
Coronavirus pandemic has caused shortage for this antidepressant
It isn’t just toilet paper and anti-bacterial wipes that the coronavirus pandemic has made hard to get.
New Yorkers fleeing coronavirus shamed, shunned by 'pissed-off' locals
"It's straight-up discrimination against New Yorkers."
Midtown Manhattan braces for another night of George Floyd protests
High-end stores along Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan battened down the hatches Monday as though a hurricane were on the way, boarding up windows in advance of another expected night...
How Hollywood is gearing up to get back to work post-coronavirus
Testing, protective gear, social distancing and coronavirus safety officers are at the heart of plans.
Ex-Knick J.R. Smith regrets 'stupidness' after beating alleged car vandal
J.R. Smith has gone from seeing red to feeling blue. One day after TMZ released a viral video showing an angry Smith beating up a man who allegedly vandalized his...
What graffiti seen at George Floyd protests in NYC stands for
Chaotic George Floyd protests have left the Big Apple splattered with graffiti. After four nights of protests fueled by the unrest over the cop-involved killing of Floyd in Minneapolis, storefronts...
George Floyd protesters saved trucker who barreled into them: Minn. gov
The driver of a truck that barreled into Minnesota protesters decrying the death of George Floyd told authorities that a majority of the marchers protected him from being beaten afterward,...
What is Antifa and why does Trump want to declare it a terrorist organization?
ANTIFA, the shadowy, violent far-left radical group President Trump said he will designate as a terrorist organization, is most infamously known for its clashes with white supremacist groups in Charlottesvile,...
Hair salons, retail, outdoor dining to reopen in New Jersey
Hair salons, in-store retail and outdoor dining are set to reopen in New Jersey later this month as the state gradually lifts its coronavirus lockdown, officials announced Monday. The Garden...
Paige Spiranac is cashing in on death threats from pushcart 'b---hes'
Paige Spiranac may have heard the trolls, but now she's seeing dollar signs. Last month, the golfer-turned-influencer revealed she had received a death threat over past comments made on her...
States scrambling to update hurricane plans amid coronavirus
Officials across the U.S. South are still scrambling to adjust their hurricane plans to the coronavirus. The big unknown: Where will people fleeing storms go? The Associated Press surveyed more...
FDA approves an at-home coronavirus testing kit
The FDA this week approved a coronavirus testing kit from Quest Diagnostics that will allow individuals to test themselves for COVID-19 from the comfort of their own home. After taking...
'9-1-1' actors slam co-star's defense of using N-word: 'There is absolutely no excuse'
Guzman said he and his friends of other ethnicities “call each other slurs all the time.”
Sweden to launch coronavirus probe after refusing to lock down
Sweden will launch a probe into the country’s handling of the coronavirus after controversially refusing lockdown measures, its prime minister announced Monday. Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said a commission would...
Disney execs promise 'real change' amid George Floyd protests
Disney's top brass weighed in on the the protests over the killing of George Floyd, as well as the devastating toll communities of color have taken in the wake of...
Public viewing, funeral for George Floyd set for next week in Houston
George Floyd's funeral will be held in Houston, Texas, on June 9 -- after a public viewing the night before, his family's lawyer said Monday. The lawyer, Ben Crump, said...
'It's unacceptable': Police chief breaks down after protesters set fire to home with child inside
A Virginia police chief grew emotional as he recounted rioters torching a home with a child inside, saying that it was "unacceptable." Richmond Police Chief Will Smith repeatedly stopped to...
Black businesses hit hard by COVID-19 fight to stay afloat
Detroit — Stephanie Byrd agonized over temporarily laying off nearly the entire staff at her family’s trio of Detroit businesses when the coronavirus pandemic hit. But she’s not just concerned...
Trump to begin in-person fundraising this month as he pushes for country reopening
President Donald Trump will resume in-person fundraising events this month -- hosting two big-dollar events as he moves to restart a campaign season paused by the coronavirus pandemic. On June...
New NBA proposal could give next Knicks coach an advantage
We may not have seen the last of this year’s Knicks after all. There is a chance they could be back in some form. Although the Knicks are unlikely to...
Gov. Cuomo orders curfew for New York City
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced a curfew for New York City, following four nights of sometimes violent protests over the death of unarmed black man George Floyd in...
Man sues airlines for $16K over coronavirus-canceled flight refunds
An NYC man is suing Delta Airlines and British Airways for $16,000 -- demanding refunds for two flights that were canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, new court papers show....
Yankees begin releasing their minor leaguers
The Yankees released 45 minor leaguers on Monday, a source confirmed. They joined a growing list of teams that have made the move during the coronavirus shutdown, although the Royals...
Mysterious interstellar 'Oumuamua could be made of something almost unheard of in science
The mystery surrounding the interstellar object 'Oumumua seemingly gets weirder by the day. A new study, which has not yet been peer-reviewed, suggests the interstellar object could be made of...
George Floyd died of asphyxia: family medical examiner’s autopsy
George Floyd died from "asphyxia due to neck and back compression,'' an independent medical examiner's report said Monday. "Sustained pressure on the right side of Mr. Floyd's carotid artery impeded...
New Ebola outbreak reported in Congo
Authorities in Congo are reporting a new outbreak of Ebola in the western part of the African nation on Monday. The World Health Organization said it already has a "surge...
Fiat Chrysler to list robot-making business after Peugeot merger
Fiat Chrysler said it planned to list its robot-making business, giving new details on Monday about the future of Turin-based Comau, which it already planned to spin off. Comau will...
Accused Molotov cocktail tosser has long rap sheet: prosecutors
She's been arrested 'olotov times. The Catskill woman who was arrested for allegedly tossing a Molotov cocktail at a filled police van in Brooklyn Friday night has a lengthy rap...
Baker Mayfield's offseason moves include wedding dance party
Baker Mayfield looks ready for his next touchdown dance. The third-year Browns quarterback showed off his moves at a cousin's wedding last month in South Carolina, according to video obtained...
Trump tweets video of alleged 'anarchists' after George Floyd riots
President Trump on Monday tweeted a video allegedly showing anarchists at a protest against the killing of George Floyd by Minnesota police. "Anarchists, we see you!" Trump wrote on Twitter....
Derek Chauvin's wife reportedly not seeking marital support in divorce
The beauty queen estranged wife of ex-cop Derek Chauvin -- the officer charged with murdering George Floyd -- said she doesn’t want any marital support from the disgraced patrolman in...
Disney World enlists 'Star Wars' Stormtroopers to enforce social distancing
"Move along," a Stormtrooper implores park visitors.
Josina Anderson is out at ESPN
Longtime NFL reporter/insider Josina Anderson is out at ESPN, The Post has learned. The move with Anderson has been anticipated since the Super Bowl when it was first reported that...
FBI, federal prison riot teams deployed to George Floyd protests
The FBI is deploying rescue teams to help local authorities quell violence from George Floyd protests, as federal involvement in the demonstrations begins to grow.
Pfizer shares tumble after setback with breast cancer treatment
Shares of Pfizer fell nearly 7 percent on Monday after an independent data monitoring committee determined the drugmaker’s breast cancer treatment was unlikely to meet the main goal of a...
Rutgers basketball could be three weeks from campus return
Rutgers men’s basketball is targeting June 22 for its return to campus, coach Steve Pikiell said Monday after participating in a call between athletic department leadership and New Jersey Gov....
Ex-Iranian president uses N-word in tweet about George Floyd's death
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has sparked outrage for using the N-word in a hypocritical message about George Floyd's death. "The killing of #GeorgeFloyd was deeply disturbing & upsetting &...
Michael Jordan's 20-page love letter to actress sells for ridiculous price
The world already got to see the ultimate competitor side of Michael Jordan in ESPN’s 10-part documentary “The Last Dance,” but one fan shelled out over $25,000 to see a...
Supreme Court halts investors' bid to block Madoff trustee lawsuits
The US Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear a bid by major banks and companies including Koch Industries to prevent a trustee chasing money for victims of imprisoned Ponzi...
The story behind the #blackouttuesday social media campaign
The campaign comes with the hashtag #TheShowMustBePaused.
Cop reassigned after firing pepper balls at TV crew during protests
A Louisville cop has been reassigned for firing pepper balls at a TV crew covering George Floyd demonstrations, according to a report. Louisville Metro Police Assistant Chief Lavita Chavous said...
Jay Cutler coping with Kristin Cavallari divorce far from home
Jay Cutler opted for a change of scenery amid his divorce from wife Kristin Cavallari.
Obama praises 'genuine' George Floyd protests, but condemns violence
Former President Barack Obama is weighing in again on the murder of George Floyd, denouncing those who committed violent acts while taking part in otherwise peaceful demonstrations.
Molotov cocktail-tossing lawyers tried to pass out firebombs to protesters: feds
The two attorneys busted for throwing a Molotov cocktail through a police car window during protests in Brooklyn early Saturday were trying to pass out the incendiary devices to demonstrators...
Man fighting for life after jumping off 200-foot cliff in UK
A man is fighting for his life in hospital after leaping 200 feet from the Durdle Door landmark while another has spinal injuries - but idiots are still jumping into...
George Floyd's brother makes emotional visit to death scene
George Floyd’s brother paid an emotional visit Monday to the scene where his older sibling died — and urged an end to the violence and looting that has erupted over...
'Kill cops' scrawled on Brooklyn road sign amid George Floyd protests
An exit sign on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was defaced with the words "KILL COPS" — after days of tension between police and protesters in the Big Apple following the death...
Washington protesters tackle man ripping up sidewalk with a hammer
At the Washington, DC, protest on Sunday, demonstrators tackled a white man who was destroying a sidewalk with a hammer and turned him over to police. The masked suspect presumably...
Judge tosses ex-basketball players’ ‘Fortnite’ dance lawsuit
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit in which two former University of Maryland men’s basketball players accused makers of the “Fortnite” video game of misappropriating a dance move that...
MTA's new hand sanitizing stations just as unreliable as NYC's subways
The MTA installed hand sanitizer dispensers at some subway stations across the Big Apple on Monday as the city inches closer to a reopening date -- but so far, they're...
Dad mistakenly runs over sunbathing daughter in driveway
A 12-year-old Massachusetts girl was seriously hurt when she was struck by her father’s car while sunbathing in the family’s driveway, authorities said.
Studies find coronavirus death rate higher in cancer patients
Cancer patients infected with COVID-19 had a much higher risk of dying within a month than non-cancerous COVID-19 patients, recent studies say. In a study published May 28 in The...
De Blasio tells NYC George Floyd protesters to 'stay home'
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday it is time for protesters taking to the streets over the police-involved death of George Floyd to “stay home” as he warned that there...
Derek Jeter calls for 'severe punishment' for racism after George Floyd death
Derek Jeter says the time is now for “severe punishment” for racism. Following other sports icons who have commented in response to the death of George Floyd, Jeter released a...
Tony Awards event postponed over George Floyd unrest
“We stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter,” said an executive producer of the special.
US office workers are terrified they'll lose their job to a robot
Fifty-three percent of US office workers worry their current skills will be outdated in fewer than five years, according to new research. The study asked 2,000 American office workers about...
DC declares 7 p.m. curfew after arson and looting in nation's capital
A protest against the killing of George Floyd by Minnesota police drew thousands outside the White House on Sunday and gave way to an escalating citywide rampage of looting and...
China falling short of trade obligations amid growing US tensions
China has ordered two major state-run agricultural businesses to suspend purchases of US farm goods, according to a report. The move will almost certainly impact China's pledge as part of...
Former college football player shot and killed during Indianapolis riots
Chris Beaty, a former Indiana University football player, was shot and killed on the street in downtown Indianapolis this weekend during one of the riots happening in cities around the...
Looters reportedly use Twitter to target California shopping district
Twitter allowed users to incite and coordinate looters targeting an upscale shopping area in California over the weekend, as protests and riots continued to roil the country following the death...
Curfew won't work in NYC amid George Floyd protests, looting: NYPD commissioner
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea said Monday that a curfew won’t work in New York City amid escalating protests over George Floyd’s police-involved death in Minneapolis -- and the National Guard...
Protests over George Floyd's death spread to New Zealand
International protests over George Floyd's death spread Monday. Tens of thousands of people gathered in New Zealand's largest city, Auckland, to protest the caught-on-video death of the unarmed black man...
Lenny Dykstra's libel suit vs. ex-Mets teammate tossed because he's already 'so tarnished'
Lenny Dykstra’s defamation and libel lawsuit against his former Mets teammate Ron Darling has been dismissed by a judge. The former Mets outfielder filed a lawsuit about a year ago...
Climate activists storm UK oilfield to protest fossil fuels
LONDON - Extinction Rebellion activists staged a protest on Monday at an oilfield in southern England part owned by British energy company UK Oil & Gas Plc, according to a...
Outside anarchists organizing to loot NYC luxury stores, NYPD chief says
NYPD Deputy Commissioner John Miller said unnamed anarchist groups used encrypted tech to organize before the protest even began to scout and line up supplies to capitalize on the chaos...
Minnesota announces memorial service for George Floyd
Minnesota will hold a memorial service for George Floyd on Thursday, the state's governor said Monday. "It will be an important event both for the city of Minneapolis and Minnesota...
Why Titans star now 'feels a lot better' about team not signing Tom Brady
Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan says that Tom Brady's pedestrian golf skills temper the sting of not signing "the best football player of all time." "As far as Tom Brady...
Gov. Cuomo raises possibility of NYC curfew amid protests
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday raised the possibility of imposing a curfew on New York City -- saying looters had "hijacked" protests over the police killing of George Floyd to...
Sports host cracks over Clay Travis connection: 'bulls--t he spews'
"Lock it In" host Rachel Bonnetta pleaded with her Twitter followers, who may also follow her controversial Fox Sports co-host Clay Travis, to unfollow her because she disagrees “with 99.9%...
NBA star featured in cryptic TiKTok video amid breakup rumors
Add Klay Thompson and Laura Harrier to the list of quarantine breakups.
De Blasio 'proud' of daughter Chiara's arrest during George Floyd protests
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday commented on his daughter’s arrest during a Manhattan protest over the police-involved killing of George Floyd, saying that it was a “surprise” to him,...
Stocks register gains on cautious hopes of economic recovery
US stocks rebounded Monday as Wall Street cautiously bet on an economic recovery despite mounting unrest over police brutality and continued tensions with China.
Truck driver who barreled into Minneapolis protesters is held without bail
A tanker truck driver who barreled into a throng of George Floyd protesters in Minneapolis on Sunday is being held without bail on suspicion of assault, according to news reports....
Trump tells governors they need to take control over violent George Floyd protests
WASHINGTON — President Trump upbraided several governors in a tense call Monday after days of rioting nationwide amid the marches over the police-custody killing of George Floyd in Minnesota — telling the state...
Minnesota AG: 4 cops will be charged 'to highest level of accountability'
Minnesota's attorney general said Monday he will prosecute the four cops involved in the George Floyd case to "the highest degree of accountability." "We are reviewing the evidence, and we...
WWE star on readiness for sincere lesbian storyline
Daria Berenato, better known as WWE superstar Sonya Deville, takes some time away from the ring and her Rainbow Love clothing line for some Q&A with The Post’s Joseph Staszewski....
Horny dog humps pillow in the middle of yoga class
This pooch went "downward dog" on a pillow. Watch the hilarious moment when a yoga instructor's Labrador retriever interrupts an online class by dragging a pillow into the shot —...
Coty shakes off Kylie Jenner problem, surges 20 percent after KKR buys stake
That was one quick makeover. After getting dinged last week for its ties to Kylie Jenner, beauty products seller Coty announced a $1 billion investment and a management shake-up —...
MLB's potential disaster isn't about players' greed: Sherman
I think the players have a responsibility to help find a financial solution that allows major league baseball to be played this year. For the long-term damage to reputation and...
NYPD to begin 12-hour shifts in 'war time' response to George Floyd protests
NYPD cops will begin working 12-hour shifts this week -- a "war time" response to the increasingly violent George Floyd protests and looting in New York, sources told The Post....
Most Americans favor controlling coronavirus over restarting economy: poll
A majority of Americans believe controlling the spread of the coronavirus is more important than trying to restart the nation’s ailing economy, a new poll has found. The poll, conducted...
First human trial of coronavirus antibody treatment begins
An Indiana-based pharmaceutical company announced Monday it has started the world's first human trial of an antibody therapy designed to treat the coronavirus. Eli Lilly and Co. said its potential...
NYS police union slams Cuomo for 'zero support' amid George Floyd protests
The head of the union representing the New York State Police slammed Gov. Andrew Cuomo as offering “zero support for us” by not addressing the attacks directed at troopers during...
Gilead study finds remdesivir helps treat some coronavirus patients
Gilead Sciences' antiviral drug remdesivir showed signs of helping certain coronavirus patients in a study showing better results from a shorter course of treatment
George Floyd's brother travels to scene where he died in police custody
George Floyd's younger brother has traveled from his home in Brooklyn to Minneapolis to visit the very spot where his brother died in police custody. "I just wanna feel my...
Lithuanian babies crawl to glory despite lockdown
GUDELIAI, Lithuania - It took 13 seconds for Olivija, a 9-month-old girl, to crawl 5 meters from her family’s living room to the kitchen to be declared the fastest baby...
HBO Max 'isn't a game changer' for WarnerMedia: analyst
Less than a week has passed since the launch of AT&T's new streaming service, HBO Max, and it's already being written off as a flop. "HBO Max isn't a game...
Boy with cerebral palsy and autism completes marathon on walker
"It makes me feel really happy. I'm chuffed to bits to raise loads of money."
MLS is on the brink of a lockout
Major League Soccer owners are threatening a lockout amid the coronavirus pandemic as the league and players have yet to reach a financial agreement on a return to play. ESPN...
AI monitoring elderly in South Korea for signs of 'loneliness or insecurity'
SEOUL, South Korea — In a cramped office in eastern Seoul, Hwang Seungwon points a remote control toward a huge NASA-like overhead screen stretching across one of the walls. With...
Two paragliders crash into each other in this mile-high collision
When paragliders collide! Watch the heart-stopping moment two paragliding pilots in Aiguebelette-le-Lac, France, smacked into each other at nearly 5,000 feet in the air. The male-female duo came crashing down...
De Blasio weighs NYC curfew as George Floyd protests rage on
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday that his administration is reviewing the possibility of implementing a citywide curfew as the sometimes violent protests over the police-involved death of George Floyd...
George Floyd's family to release independent autopsy results
The attorney representing George Floyd’s family plans to announce Monday afternoon the findings of an independent autopsy conducted into his death by former New York City chief medical examiner Dr....
Saks Fifth Avenue offers up to 70 percent off Father's Day gifts
If you're looking for the perfect gift for dad, then Saks Fifth Avenue is here to help. For a limited time, the retailer is taking up to 70% off a...
George Floyd protester allegedly shot and killed by Nebraska bar owner
A man protesting the death of George Floyd was fatally shot outside a bar in Nebraska, police said. James Scurlock, 22, died at a hospital after he was shot in...
Attention, wrestling fans: WWE launches free streaming network
It will carry over 15,000 wrestling shows, including “Monday Night Raw” and “Friday Night SmackDown.”
Work out your core muscles in just minutes with this great deal
Raise your hand if you miss going to the gym. With lockdown orders still active in some areas, gyms across the country are staying closed. Thus, many individuals are trading...
Brighten your smile at home with the help of this teeth whitening kit
The simple act of smiling is said to boost moods and make people instantly feel happier. Even so, many of us still hide our smiles for fear of showing off...
De Blasio says NYPD cop should lose badge for pulling gun on protesters
An NYPD cop pulled his gun on protestors over the weekend — a threat of deadly force that mayor said should have him stripped of his gun and badge.
Michigan sheriff removes riot gear to join George Floyd protesters
A Michigan sheriff removed his helmet and tossed his batons aside to join George Floyd protesters in a moment of solidarity, video shows. "We want to be with y'all for...
Eli Manning Super Bowl lessons that Peyton is spreading around NFL now
Follow Eli Manning’s lead. Not just the script for his successor with the Giants, Daniel Jones. That’s also the advice quarterbacks across the NFL are getting during the coronavirus pandemic,...
Herbert Stempel, whistleblower in quiz show scandals, dies at 93
Stempel was portrayed by John Turturro in the 1994 drama “Quiz Show,” directed by Robert Redford.
Twitter well-poised to fend off challenge from Trump, experts say
Twitter may be taking a public beating from President Trump, but experts tell The Post that the social network is in a strong position to weather the storm. Despite a...
David Guetta's George Floyd tribute mocked as 'whitest way to react to racism’
A simple "sorry" would have sufficed.
Amazon removes racist messages from product listings in UK
Amazon.com said it was removing certain images after messages using extremely strong racist abuse appeared on some listings on its UK website when users searched for Apple’s AirPods and other...
Minneapolis cops left 44 people unconscious with neck restraints since 2015
Minneapolis police caused 44 people to lose consciousness while using neck restraints during the last five years, according to a report. The figure, according to NBC News and law enforcement...
CEO of pharmaceutical giant Merck: George Floyd 'could be me'
The CEO of pharmaceutical giant Merck on Monday said he watched the videotape of George Floyd being killed by a white officer with the knowledge that it "could be me."...
Dramatic footage captures cops charging at protesters on Canal Street
Dramatic video has emerged of NYPD cops in riot gear charging a group of protesters on Canal Street on Sunday night -- knocking over and detaining at least one person....
Roller coasters in Denmark limited to one party per train
Roller coasters are about to get lonelier. Theme parks in Denmark preparing to reopen are figuring out how to implement new regulations put in place to help prevent the spread...
Looters ransack Soho stores during George Floyd protests
Looters left behind a path of destruction in Manhattan on Monday morning -- with some brazenly continuing the crime spree in Soho an hour after dawn. At 6:45 a.m., a...
Seattle police accused of macing child during George Floyd protest
A Seattle police officer was accused of macing a child at a George Floyd protest over the weekend, prompting authorities to launch an investigation, according to reports. Footage showed the...
Lance Armstrong still bitter at 'piece of s--t' rival
Any simmering Chicago Bulls feuds have nothing on Lance Armstrong’s animosity towards former cycling teammate Floyd Landis. In ESPN’s 30 for 30 documentary about his rise and fall, Armstrong says,...
Facebook workers speak out against Zuckerberg's policy on Trump posts
Some Facebook employees are slamming the social network for not following Twitter's example in flagging posts from President Trump. Numerous Facebook workers — including a number identifying themselves as high-level...
Apple CEO Tim Cook slams 'senseless' George Floyd death, pledges donation
Apple CEO Tim Cook condemned the "senseless" police killing of George Floyd in a note to employees announcing that the tech giant would donate money in response to the incident....
Stocks slide as Wall Street grapples with protests and China tensions
US stocks slid Monday as Wall Street grappled with mounting unrest over police brutality and continued tensions with China.
UFC fighter shows off brutal damage after sister revenge fight
Antonina Shevchenko took an absolute battering against Katlyn Chookagian — and has the marks to prove it. The UFC star shared a selfie showing her bruised and cut face after...
‘Surviving R. Kelly’ EP Dream Hampton to direct ‘Black Wall Street’
The announcement of the show comes against the backdrop of race riots across America following the death of George Floyd.
NYPD sergeants' union tweets Chiara de Blasio's full arrest report
The NYPD sergeants' union posted the arrest report for Mayor Bill de Blasio’s daughter on Twitter following her arrest during George Floyd protests in Manhattan. The Sergeants Benevolent Association, headed...
Trump: Biden staffers are working to 'get Anarchists out of jail'
President Trump on Monday commented on a report that campaign staffers for Joe Biden donated to a Minnesota organization that is paying bail for protesters to say they are helping...
Lance Armstrong's son calls doping 'taking a shortcut'
Doping isn’t going to run in Lance Armstrong’s family. In Part 2 of ESPN’s 30 for 30 documentary on the most famous American cyclist, Armstrong’s son, a college football walk-on...
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison's son declares support for ANTIFA
The son of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison declared his support for the radical left-wing group ANTIFA after President Trump said he would designate it as a terrorist group. "I...
Luxury designer Virgil Abloh slammed for donating a measly $50 to protesters' bail fund
"I really cannot believe Virgil Abloh has the audacity to post that screenshot of his $50 donation," said one tweeter.
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison to take lead in George Floyd case
Gov. Tim Walz has announced that Attorney General Keith Ellison will take the lead in the prosecution of the former cop charged in the death of George Floyd.
Key West high school follows social distancing with jet ski graduation
A high school in Florida's Key West came up with a novel way to honor its graduating seniors this year. Somerset Island Prep held a Jet Ski graduation ceremony that...
Marked NYPD SUV struck with gunfire overnight in Queens
An occupied, marked NYPD SUV was hit with multiple gunshots late Sunday in Queens, police sources said. Two officers were inside the vehicle on Beach 66th Street near Almeda Avenue...
Biden makes surprise appearance at George Floyd protest site
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden emerged from his basement over the weekend to observe his city, following days of raucous protests.
Man fatally shot by authorities during Louisville protests
A man was fatally shot by authorities early Monday in Kentucky as law enforcement officials tried to break up a large crowd, police said. Louisville police and National Guard soldiers...
Protester loses eye after being struck by police tear gas canister
A 21-year-old protester lost his right eye after he was struck by a tear gas canister during George Floyd demonstrations in Indiana, according to reports. Balin Brake, who is enrolled...
We have likely seen the last of Tim Tebow with the Mets
You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York’s biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers to answer them in a series of...
Johan Santana's no-hitter comes with a haunting Mets legacy
What may have cut Johan Santana's career short enabled him to live on forever. After 50 years and 8,019 games, the Mets finally produced the first no-hitter in franchise history...
NYPD releases photos of St. Patrick's Cathedral graffiti suspects
Police released surveillance images early Monday of the two women who allegedly desecrated St. Patrick’s Cathedral with graffiti over the weekend. The pair allegedly marred the outside walls of the...
German scientists to test feces in sewage to detect coronavirus outbreaks
German scientists are working on a crappy way to detect new waves of the coronavirus – by testing human feces for remnants of the virus in the sewage system, according...
Christo, artist who created stunning 'Floating Piers' installation,' dead at 84
Christo, the Bulgaria-born artist best known for large-scale installations and wrapping in fabric famous landmarks such as the Pont Neuf, has died. He was 84. Christo Vladimirov Javacheff, known as...
Woman swipes Cheesecake Factory treat during Seattle protests
Some looters steal electronics, others swipe clothes – but a woman caught calmly walking off with a cake from the Cheesecake Factory on a service tray has the internet in...
George Floyd protests force Walmart, Target and CVS to close stores
Major retailers including Walmart, Target and CVS have closed stores as protests over the police killing of George Floyd turned violent. Walmart, the nation's largest retailer, shut hundreds of stores...
Part 1: These Yankees looked nothing like a dynasty
A new series by Joel Sherman chronicles how the Yankees' fiasco of 1990 laid the groundwork for a dynasty. Look hard. You will have to really examine it. Only with 20-20...
Hacker group may have attacked Minneapolis police website
Minneapolis Police Department's website was temporarily disabled after an apparent cyber attack -- just days after Anonymous vowed retribution for the police custody death of George Floyd.
Minneapolis police chief says all four ex-cops responsible for George Floyd's death
The Minneapolis police chief said he believes that all four former cops involved in George Floyd’s death bear the same responsibility, although only the one who shoved his knee into...
Teens mock George Floyd's death with disturbing Snapchat photo
Three British teens have been arrested for a possible hate crime after mocking the death of George Floyd in a photo posted on Snapchat, according to a report. The pic...
Attempted burglary suspect strikes NYPD officer with car
An NYPD officer was injured Monday morning when he was struck by an SUV filled with people who were apparently looting a Manhattan business, police said. Video posted on Twitter...
Super-flexible woman can look at her own butt from behind
While many people struggle to touch their toes, this super-flexible woman in Chicago, Illinois, put us all to shame. Watch as Koray, a fitness trainer and human rubber band, performs...
Ex-cop charged in George Floyd death moved to maximum-security prison
The former Minneapolis cop who was charged with murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd has been transferred to a maximum-security prison, according to a report. Derek Chauvin...
George Floyd's brother has a message for protesters
Amid violent protests that have convulsed communities across the US, George Floyd’s younger brother is pleading with demonstrators “not to tear up your town,” according to a report. "[S]ometimes I...
NBA’s Adam Silver addresses racial tensions in staff memo
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sent a memo to the league’s staffers Sunday night to address the latest racial tensions in the country, sparked most recently by the death last week...
Dozens of suspected looters arrested after night of mayhem in NYC
Dozens of suspected looters were arrested in Soho Sunday night as protests over the death of George Floyd descended into chaos. A group of 12 people were busted by cops...
Why Belmont Park reopening provides 'glimmer of hope'
Mike Repole grew up going to Aqueduct and Belmont Park, where the seeds were planted for his horse racing fandom. The Queens native and current thoroughbred owner won’t be able...
The NBA restart option Nets should be rooting hard for
With Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving rehabbing and a new head coach potentially on the way, the Nets’ main goal is bringing the NBA championship trophy to Brooklyn in 2021....
Why the Sam Darnold believers are ready to double down
ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky turned some heads last month when he said on the network that he would take Jets quarterback Sam Darnold if he had his pick of any...
‘F–king animals': Dennis Rodman begs for looting to end
NBA great Dennis Rodman called for an end to looting in response to the death of George Floyd, telling his social media followers Sunday that “we’re human beings, not f--king...
Mets hoping draft steal can turn into their next ace
Part 3 in a series on the Mets’ top prospects. The Mets used the early rounds of last year’s draft to bring much-needed pitching talent into the organization. At the...
Chaos reigns as protesters loot several swanky Manhattan stores
Protests in New York City over the death of George Floyd on Sunday night descended into chaos as small factions of demonstrators looted several high-end Manhattan stores. Stores across the...