June 3, 2020
De Blasio's daughter 'really chill' during protest arrest: fellow arrestee
The first daughter kept her cool and didn't join in on the anti-NYPD chants coming from the others in the paddy wagon, a fellow arrestee tells The Post.
Earthquake in Southern California pegged at magnitude 5.5
A strong earthquake striking in Southern California on Wednesday evening was initially pegged at magnitude 5.5, according to a report. The epicenter was believed to be around Ridgecrest, 52 miles...
NFL star QB opens up on race after shunning football talk
RENTON, Wash. — Speaking to the media for the first time since the end of last season, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson didn't care to talk about the game that’s...
George Floyd tested positive for coronavirus in April, full autopsy reveals
George Floyd had tested positive for the coronavirus in April, though it was not a factor in his death, his full autopsy has revealed. Floyd was likely no longer symptomatic...
Lefty pols have put cops everywhere in peril: Devine
On Tuesday night, as Mayor Bill de Blasio went on CNN to lie to Chris Cuomo that all was “calm” in New York, the exhausted men and women of the...
NYPD cracks down on curfew-breaking protesters on seventh day of unrest
NYPD officers cracked down on curfew-breaking protesters in Manhattan and Brooklyn on Wednesday, making at least 60 arrests on the seventh day of citywide demonstrations against police brutality. Cops were...
Video shows car drive through crowd of protesters in California
A man was arrested Wednesday night after ramming his Mini Cooper through a crowd of protesters peacefully demonstrating in California after the death of George Floyd, video shows. Dozens of...
Mysterious 'Federal State of New China' banners seen on planes over NYC
A mysterious fleet of propeller planes was spotted flying banners over New York on Wednesday congratulating a “Federal State of New China.” Puzzled and exasperated New Yorkers spotted the banners...
Latest Saints teammate rips Drew Brees' anthem comments
New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins ripped Drew Brees' national anthem comments in an interview about George Floyd’s death in two emotional social media posts on Wednesday. In the first...
Horse racing brings healing, hope back to New York sports world
Mike Piazza didn’t hit a memorable New York home run Wednesday afternoon, and neither did Aaron Boone, and there was no forever roar rising to the heavens from inside Belmont...
Trump defends his 'photo op' while visiting fire-damaged Washington church
President Trump on Wednesday defended as “very symbolic” his visit to a fire-damaged church near the White House. But Trump said he didn’t know anti-police-brutality protesters, who had occupied the...
Rod Rosenstein's admission exposed heinous plot against Trump
One could be forgiven amid the protests and continuing coronavirus crisis for forgetting that in Washington, DC, this week, Congress is looking into serious allegations that Barack Obama’s Department of...
Inmate at Brooklyn federal lockup dies after guards pepper-spray him
An inmate at the federal Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn died after being pepper sprayed by prison officers on Wednesday, a Bureau of Prisons spokesperson said. Officers at the Sunset...
Aspiring rapper arrested for telling fans to kill cops over George Floyd death
A wannabe Florida rapper was arrested after telling fans to kill cops in an Instagram post, a report said Wednesday. Cale Groff, 20, was arrested Tuesday by St. Petersburg Police...
AOC, Warren and Harris among notable politicians protesting for George Floyd
Members of Congress on both sides of the political aisle are being spotted among the thousands of demonstrators protesting the murder of George Floyd. On Tuesday evening, protesters gathering outside...
Trump says he had the 'honor' of firing James Mattis
President Trump blasted former Defense Secretary James Mattis Wednesday night, saying he had the "honor" of firing him hours after the general accused the president of abusing his power. Trump...
Fauci didn't win, but New York sports did as Belmont returns
Fauci was taken by Prisoner, but horse racing still came back from coronavirus Wednesday at Belmont Park. At 1:21 p.m., the sanitized starting gates flew open and live sports officially...
Queens 'Wolverine' man who threatened BLM protesters has long list of arrests
The white man caught on video terrorizing demonstrators with a Wolverine-type claw in Queens has a long list of prior arrests and is well known to local cops for causing...
Thieves looting TVs from moving train captured in wild video
A jaw-dropping video appears to show a crowd of thieves looting TVs from a moving train near Chicago on Sunday as protests over the death of George Floyd rage. The...
Bill de Blasio's singing 'Imagine' while his city's in flames
Bill de Blasio’s mayoralty died Wednesday, finally succumbing to lengthy, multiple comorbidities of laziness, entitlement, delusions of grandeur and an inability to live in reality. He will be remembered as...
NY leads nation in 'excess deaths' in pandemic -- poor leadership seems the cause
How deadly is COVID-19? It’s difficult to say with certainty, because there’s so much we don’t know. We don’t know how many people had the virus or have it now,...
George Floyd protesters in NYC kneel during national anthem
Hundreds of George Floyd protesters marching in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday stopped for a poignant rendition of the national anthem. Video shows a large crowd kneeling with their fists held...
AG Barr deploys Bureau of Prisons tactical units to Miami, Washington
Attorney General William Barr ordered the deployment of special tactical units from the federal Bureau of Prisons to respond to protests in Washington, DC, and Miami, an agency spokesperson said....
NYPD still the same heroes the public cheered at pandemic's height
Two weeks ago, the men and women of the NYPD were being hailed as heroes. As first responders in the war on the coronavirus, they and their FDNY brothers, the...
Maroon 5 keyboardist PJ Morton launches trivia show celebrating black art
Adam Levine may be famous for making “Moves Like Jagger,” but he’s not the only Maroon 5 member making moves.
James Mattis accuses Trump of abusing his powers in an op-ed
WASHINGTON -- Former Defense Secretary James Mattis unloaded on President Trump in an opinion piece, accusing him of abusing the powers of his office and of trying to divide the...
Man charged with attempted murder for shooting marked NYPD SUV
A Bloods gang member in Queens has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting up a marked NYPD SUV -- while two cops sat inside, authorities said on Wednesday....
NBA voice opens up on his 'All Lives Matter' firing
It took three words — “All Lives Matter” — for longtime shock jock and Sacramento Kings TV play-by-play announcer Grant Napear’s career to go up in flames, but the 60-year-old’s...
All cops involved in George Floyd's deadly arrest are now in custody
The three former Minneapolis cops charged Wednesday as accomplices in the death of George Floyd in police custody have all been taken into custody, according to reports Wednesday evening. Authorities...
Fine to reform laws on police discipline -- if you have laws on rioting, looting, too
It looks like the Legislature will respond to the George Floyd killing by rushing to repeal 50-a, a New York statute that protects the privacy of police disciplinary records. “People...
Looters may have cost NYC businesses 'tens of millions' of dollars
New York City businesses have likely suffered tens of millions of dollars in damages and theft as a result of the rampant open looting and vandalism that exploded in the...
Progressive pols anti-cop pander is a boost to those burning NYC
In a rush to grandstand, four Queens lawmakers vowed to donate thousands in police-union and law-enforcement campaign donations to bail out protesters arrested demonstrating against the death of George Floyd....
NYC is starting to win the war against chaos
Between revised NYPD tactics and moving the curfew back to 8 p.m., it looks like the forces of order are gaining ground against the chaos that has engulfed New York...
‘Baby dragon’ that eats once a decade, lives for a century on display in Slovenia
The world's first public exhibition of juvenile olms, also referred to as cave salamanders or "baby dragons," is opening this month. The mysterious cave creatures will be on display from...
Texas man finds $850K worth of cocaine hidden in car he won at auction
A Texas man bought a car at an auction -- and found he'd also won 74 pounds of cocaine that was stashed inside, according to a report. The lucky bidder...
How basketball star and cop made life better for NYC kids
There is a better way, for everyone. It takes some thinking. It takes some planning. It takes a little faith on both sides. But it can be done. Bob Breen...
Dow rallies for 3rd-straight day amid coronavirus woes, George Floyd protests
Protests are dividing the US, a bitter spat over Hong Kong is brewing, a pandemic continues to rage worldwide — and the stock market is surging. The Dow Jones industrial...
Pandemic, riots threaten to kill our cities and other commentary
Urban beat: Pandemic and Pandemonium “The rage ignited by the death of George Floyd is symptomatic of a profound sense of alienation that has been building for years” and was...
Players return to reopened Mets training facility
The Mets’ complex in Port St. Lucie, Fla., is open for business again, even as players remain unsure when and if a season will begin. “Good day today back to...
Israeli stadium deploys disinfectant tunnel in push for safer public gatherings
Researchers out of Bar-Ilan University in Tel Aviv have discovered disinfectant technology that is now being used for a sanitation tunnel, which sprays visitors with disinfecting liquid before they enter...
Suspects in Ahmaud Arbery killing due in Georgia court Thursday
Three white Georgia men are due in court Thursday for their first hearings since being charged with murder in the Feb. 23 shooting death of unarmed black jogger Ahmaud Arbery....
7 books about racism every adult should read right now
These groundbreaking books are all part of the Brooklyn Public Library's Black Lives Matter reading list for adults.
Good hair day: Barbershops and salons reopened in Albany Wednesday
ALBANY — Next! Barbershops and hair salons were free to open their doors again in the Capital Region Wednesday after almost three months of coronavirus shutdown, under New York’s Phase...
'Mom' star Mary Pat Gleason, prolific TV actress, dead at 70
Her acting resume contains more than 100 television credits.
Coronavirus is not mutating to become more dangerous, WHO says
The coronavirus isn’t mutating to become more dangerous, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. Scientists around the world studying the virus have not found it to be mutating in a...
3 ex-Minneapolis cops charged in George Floyd’s death, 1 in custody
Former Minneapolis cops Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder, Minnesota AG Keith Ellison said Wednesday.
Feuding 'American Chopper' Teutuls build first bike together since 2008
Famously feuding "American Chopper" stars Paul Teutul Sr. and Jr. have reunited to build their first bike together in over a decade.
I went on a tech-free retreat while quarantined in my NYC apartment
These folks took a tech-free meditation "retreat" right at home — and loved it.
Obama praises young George Floyd protesters in rallying speech
WASHINGTON -- Former President Barack Obama on Wednesday addressed Americans peacefully protesting the death of George Floyd nationwide -- saying he felt they were bringing genuine change in the United...
Worldwide protests break out over George Floyd's death
Thousands worldwide have increasingly taken to the streets over the past week protesting the police custody death of Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25 and demand racial justice, with massive...
After lockdown, Australians seek to learn survival skills in the bush
SYDNEY - Learning Australian bush survival skills is becoming popular as city folk turn to nature with the easing of the coronavirus lockdown, organizers of a course outside Sydney said....
Brewery wants to pay someone to hike Appalachian Trail while drinking
There’s nothing like getting drunk and going on a hike… wait, what? A brewing company in Virginia is offering to sponsor one lucky fan to become its “Chief Hiking Officer.”...
‘SNL’ star Chris Redd starts coronavirus testing fundraiser for George Floyd protesters
“The lives at risk of the injustice being fought against are also the most vulnerable to COVID-19," he said.
'Dreamland' review: A despicable 90-minute disaster
Weird can be fun. It can also, as in "Dreamland," be amateurish, self-indulgent and nauseating.
NYU doc urges health care workers to use these preparations for second coronavirus wave
At the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, all four New York University hospitals in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Long Island were filled to the brim with infected patients. Over the course...
Company studying hydroxychloroquine employs sci-fi writer, adult content model
The World Health Organization and several world governments have changed their coronavirus policies and resumed trials of hydroxychloroquine because they got questionable data from a small US healthcare company --...
Commish says NYPD 'stands with' George Floyd's family
Police Commissioner Dermot Shea offered his condolences Wednesday, saying his "heart goes out to the entire Floyd family" — after speaking with George Floyd's brother on the phone. "On behalf...
Virginia governor to announce removal of Robert E. Lee statue
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to announce plans Thursday for the removal of an iconic statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from Richmond’s prominent Monument...
George Floyd protester in Pennsylvania has coronavirus but didn't wear mask
A Pennsylvania man arrested during a violent protest over the death of George Floyd says he has the coronavirus -- and officials now worry he may have sparked an outbreak...
Coty names Simona Cattaneo head of Kylie Cosmetics
Coty has tapped a new head of Kylie Cosmetics in the wake of explosive allegations that the unit’s 22-year-old founder, Kylie Jenner, has been lying about her sales in a...
Cop bashed in head with fire extinguisher during mayhem in Manhattan
Video shows an NYPD police officer being bashed over the head with a fire extinguisher as he tried to make an arrest during unrest in Manhattan, police said Wednesday. Cops...
Def. Sec. Esper reverses course, will keep troops near DC for protests
WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Mark Esper has reversed course and decided not to return active-duty troops to their home bases after they were deployed near Washington for possible action in...
Black bear gets brave during lockdown in NJ suburb
A brazen black bear caused a major up-roar in a New Jersey suburb of the Big Apple when it was spotted ambling through residents’ backyards and driveways. The four-legged intruder...
NYC buildings host virtual cooking classes for locked-down residents
Top chefs are teaching New Yorkers to cook while they're stuck at home.
Here's what the streets of Manhattan look like after days of riots
Video shows once-bustling Big Apple streets nearly deserted and dotted with boarded-up, spray-painted and bashed-in buildings after days of looting.
Witness sees hammer fight between two groups of NYC looters
A Soho resident, who is also a woman of color, is speaking out about looters in her neighborhood after she witnessed two groups fighting each other with hammers over stolen...
The Novogratz to resume work on iconic pink Manhattan townhouse
"Many will leave New York City, but the city will be just fine," says interior designer Bob Novogratz.
Here's when NYC could see outdoor dining return
New Yorkers craving for a sit-down restaurant meal during the coronavirus lockdown can begin frequenting their favorite upstate eateries again starting Thursday under outdoor dining rules announced by Gov. Andrew...
'I am not ashamed,' says Mexican pol after accidentally going topless on Zoom call
"I am a woman who is not ashamed of her body, which I love and care for," said Sen. Martha Lucía Mícher Camarena, 66, after realizing she was still on...
Cannes 2020: Pixar’s ‘Soul,’ Wes Anderson’s ‘French Dispatch’ lead 2020 lineup
Also included are Francois Ozon’s anticipated “Summer 85,” Naomi Kawase’s “True Mothers” and Maiwenn’s “DNA.”
LeBron James leads the Drew Brees backlash after kneeling controversy erupts
Drew Brees struck a nerve with his comments about how kneeling during the national anthem is “disrespecting the flag.” Following the release of his interview with Yahoo Sports Wednesday, the...
Zoominfo aims to price IPO above target in largest 2020 tech listing
Zoominfo Technologies is looking to price its initial public offering on Wednesday above its upwardly revised target range in what is set to be the largest US technology listing so...
Minnesota governor makes emotional visit to site of George Floyd's death
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz visited the site of George Floyd's death at the hands of Minneapolis police for the first time Wednesday, telling mourners, "I have to personally and viscerally...
Trump slams Jeff Sessions, US attorney who handled years-long Hillary Clinton probe
President Trump blasted a little-known US attorney from Utah who oversaw an investigation into issues related to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, saying the top federal prosecutor "did absolutely...
Quibi asks top execs to take 10 percent pay cut as layoffs loom
Quibi, the new start-up from Hollywood mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg, is in cutting mode already. Just a month after it launched on April 6, the mobile streaming service is asking senior...
Plane skywrites smiley face over England
An unidentified plane drew a smiley face in the air over Bristol, England. The smirking icon, which was followed by a heart, was a small boost for residents in lockdown....
Trump 'remains healthy,' only gained one pound this year, according to exam
WASHINGTON -- President Trump appears to be following his doctor's orders -- sort of. Two years after the White House physician told him he needed to shed some pounds, Trump...
NYPD watchdog receives month's worth of complaints about cops in 5 days
Since Friday, the Civilian Complaint Review Board received 523 complaints — 70 more allegations of misconduct than reported in all of April, statistics show.
MTA pulls pricey new subway fleet again after moving train detatches
“Early today, just after 1 a.m. a northbound A train became separated between the sixth and seventh cars of the ten-car train as it entered Chambers Street Station," Interim Transit...
Accountant accuses Michael Cohen of 'extortionist cash grab': Court papers
An accounting firm that Michael Cohen accused of messing up his tax returns has hit back -- saying the convicted tax fraudster made an "extortionist cash grab" when he sued...
Knicks now know exactly where they stand for NBA Draft Lottery
The 2019-2020 season is normal in one regard: the NBA playoffs will not include the Knicks. As long as the proposed 22-team restart format to the NBA season is approved...
Wuhan tests nearly 10M people, finds 300 coronavirus infections
Officials in the Chinese city of Wuhan claim they only detected a few hundred coronavirus cases out of the millions of people tested through an ambitious initiative to screen all...
Protesters, outside anarchists, homegrown looters collide in NYC: de Blasio, Shea
Peaceful protesters, mostly-outsider anarchists and largely homegrown looters have converged on New York's streets in a perfect storm of chaos during the George Floyd demonstrations, city officials said Wednesday. In...
Author Stephen King mocks Congressman Steve King after primary loss
He's king of the Kings. Famous horror novelist Stephen King mocked the controversial conservative Iowa congressman who shares his name — saying he's the stronger King — after the pol...
Basketball legend Chris Mullin sells Long Island home for $2.8M
The NBA Hall of Famer has gone to California for good.
Penthouse feds seized from fugitive Jho Low finally sells
The lavish lair owned by the Wharton-educated party boy sold for the discounted price of $23 million.
WHO has good news and bad news about second coronavirus wave
A top World Health Organization official had good news and bad news Wednesday — warning that there was a “definite threat” of another coronavirus outbreak but adding that the world...
Drew Brees’ kneeling rebuke angers crucial Saints teammate
When asked about the possibility of his fellow NFL players taking a knee in protest of police brutality during the 2020 season, Saints quarterback Drew Brees said he “will never...
Teen linked to Barnard murder pleads guilty to robbery
A teen involved in the slaying of Barnard College student Tessa Majors has pleaded guilty to first-degree robbery in the case and faces up to 18 months in detention. Zyairr...
Cop quits when told he couldn't kneel with protestors
An Oklahoma detention officer turned in his badge after he was told he couldn't take a knee with George Floyd protesters -- then returned to join the demonstrators. "Here's my...
100-year-old coronavirus survivors share their longevity secrets
Meet some of the oldest coronavirus survivors — all 100 years old and above — whose optimism and fighting spirits inspire all who hear their stories.
Madeleine McCann shocker: New prime suspect ID'd in missing girl case
Police have identified a new prime suspect in the case of Madeleine McCann, the British girl who went missing from her bed in a Portuguese resort 13 years ago, according...
Rochester radio hosts fired after making racist comments on air
Two Rochester radio hosts were axed Wednesday after making racist comments on-air about a group of looters, according to a report. Kimberly Ray and Barry Beck, who host the program...
Fauci finishes socially distant second at Belmont
Fauci ended up a loser. Despite being the favorite in the third race Wednesday as horse racing returned to Belmont, the 2-year-old named after Dr. Anthony Fauci finished in second...
George Floyd's family calls new charges in murder case 'bittersweet'
George Floyd's family on Wednesday hailed the upgraded and additional charges expected over his slaying and expressed gratitude for the "decisive action" from Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. "This is...
Da Brat on coming out: ‘Why didn’t I do this s--t years ago?’
"I was like, ‘Oh s-–t! I just came out after 20-something years!’" she says.
LVMH wants to renegotiate $16.2 billion Tiffany deal
LVMH Chief Executive Bernard Arnault is exploring ways to reopen negotiations on the French luxury goods giant's $16.2 billion acquisition of jewelry chain Tiffany & Co, as US social unrest...
Jeffrey Epstein victims compensation fund to go into effect
The compensation fund for Jeffrey Epstein accusers will go into effect as soon as this month after a judge approved the program Tuesday, new court papers show. The fund was...
Steve McQueen dedicates new movies to George Floyd, Black Lives Matter
The films come from the director’s British anthology series "Small Axe."
A $150K summer rental in Sag Harbor is for the literati
Sag Harbor lured literary lions long before it was discovered by hedge funders.
Cops use chemical agents on Charlotte protesters in 'classic ambush'
A protester in North Carolina was arrested with an AR-style rifle with two 30-round magazines -- as cops used "chemical agents" in a shocking confrontation decried by local politicians. Disturbing...
Giants bigwigs among limited attendees at reopened facility
It had to start somewhere, and for the Giants, opening up their practice and training facility on Wednesday was that start. This was not a full-scale opening, as only 15-20...
Nazi diary may reveal secret spot of WWII treasure worth billions
A diary from World War II that may contain the location of a treasure worth billions of dollars and hidden by the Nazis has come into the spotlight for a...
K-pop fans troll #WhiteLivesMatter posts to drown out racist tweets
On Wednesday morning, #WhiteLivesMatter was trending on Twitter — but not for the reason many first assumed. K-pop fans are mobilizing online this week for the #BlackLivesMatter movement by drowning...
NASA’s coronavirus ventilator is going into production
Back in April, in the heart of the coronavirus pandemic, NASA stepped up to help by developing a ventilator specifically designed for COVID-19 patients. The device was nicknamed VITAL (short...
Rep. Maxine Waters endorses Joe Biden for president
"Biden is a must. They've got to change the presidency of the United States. We cannot take four more years of Trump," Waters said.
Detroit popcorn company sold after owner's controversial George Floyd comments
Evan Singer is “no longer affiliated with or employed” by the Detroit Popcorn Company following a since-deleted comment posted on a Facebook profile under the pseudonym Even Sangria, the Detroit...
New York Times reporter says destroying property is 'not violence'
New York Times reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones argued that rioters destroying property is "not violence" -- and referring to the crimes as such isn't moral, according to a report.
US adults will spend approximately 44 years of their life staring at screens
The average US adult will spend the equivalent of 44 years of their life staring at screens. Research polling 2,000 adults in the US found more than 6,259 hours a...
Ibuprofen will now be tested as coronavirus treatment
Scientists now think that ibuprofen may, in fact, be an effective defense against COVID-19.
MLB plowing toward unprecedented, tiny season
MLB rejected the players association’s proposal for a 114-game season and is building internal consensus around implementing a season of roughly 50 games for full prorated pay for players, unless...
De Blasio justifies shutting down Uber, Citibike during curfew
It's a hail of a crisis! Mayor Bill de Blasio is clamping down on Citibike, Uber, Lyft and Revel night riders, as the Big Apple looting and violence in the...
New charges filed against cops in George Floyd death
Ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin will be hit with an upgraded murder charge in George Floyd's death and three others will be charged as accomplices.
DC mayor relaxes curfew after thousands violated it peacefully
Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Wednesday that residents of the capital city will be under a later curfew of 11 p.m. after thousands of people on Tuesday flouted an...
'Making a Murderer' star contracts coronavirus
Steven Avery, the subject of true-crime series "Making a Murderer," has tested positive for coronavirus, his lawyer said Wednesday. "Steven Avery has tested positive for COVID-19, and is confined to...
Nutjob with 'Wolverine' claws terrorizes protesters in NYC
Two videos of the incident, which occurred Tuesday afternoon around 3:45 p.m. near Clintonville Street and the Cross Island Expressway service road, show the man jumping out of his car...
UFC star poses in a bikini top for 'Quaranteen' shoot
Just call Rachael Ostovich the "Quaranteen Queen." Over the weekend, the 29-year-old UFC fighter posed in a pink bikini top with a black sarong on the cover of the fictitious...
Bill Simmons' employees turn on him after he is championed for diversity
Bill Simmons may have even more to apologize about. After Simmons expressed regret for participating in an admittedly tone-deaf conversation with Ryen Russillo regarding the nationwide protests sparked by the...
Snapchat says it will no longer promote posts from President Trump
Snapchat is following Twitter's lead in minimizing content from President Trump. The social network famous for its funny face filters and disappearing photos on Wednesday confirmed to The Post that...
Chicken company executives indicted for price-fixing: feds
The chief executive of Pilgrim’s Pride Corp, a major US poultry company, was indicted along with three other current and former industry executives on charges of seeking to fix the...
Jay Cutler somehow listed among Chicago Bears' most influential players
As we approach three months without live team sports, journalists are working overtime to generate content for the rest of the media to discuss. CBS Sports recently did their part...
How Carhartt went from overalls and beanies to medical gowns and masks
The company said, "As long as these critical items are in short supply, Carhartt will continue to assist in production."
Tiny human livers successfully grown in lab have been transplanted into rats
Miniature human livers have been successfully grown in a lab by scientists – who then transplanted them into rats. Human volunteers donated skin cells which researchers then developed into fully-functional...
Florida man allegedly punched police dog, attempted to incite riot
A Florida man was busted for punching a police dog while cops were trying to stop him from starting a riot, officials said.
Michigan lawmaker posts picture of firearms amid George Floyd protests
A Michigan lawmaker is under fire for a Facebook post showing a stack of loaded firearm magazines and alluding to George Floyd protests, according to a report. State Rep. Gary...
Brands Across America
Presented by Brand Innovators Join Brand Innovators and the New York Post to hear how top companies activated quickly to give back during the current pandemic. Speakers include executives from...
Trump: 'Strange' that coronavirus didn't spread throughout China
President Trump on Wednesday called it a “strange deal” that the coronavirus was largely contained to the city of Wuhan within China, but at the same time spread all over...
Family of restaurant owner shot dead by cops says he did not fire first
The family of David McAtee is disputing the claim by Louisville authorities that new surveillance video shows he fired first before he was shot dead by police, according to reports....
Man behind Sweden’s voluntary coronavirus lockdown admits plan's flaws
As the country's fatality rate soars, its chief epidemiologist Anders Tegnell — whose light-touch approach left many businesses and schools open as the pandemic raged — told Swedish Radio he...
Coronavirus death toll among nurses doubled in past month
GENEVA - More than 600 nurses worldwide are known to have died from COVID-19, which has infected an estimated 450,000 healthcare workers, the International Council of Nurses said on Wednesday....
Gov. Cuomo quotes Bible during briefing in shot at Trump 'photo op'
A reading from the Book of Andrew ... Gov. Andrew Cuomo held a Bible aloft and quoted the Good Book to open his Wednesday press briefing, in a shot at...
Nassau County residents block George Floyd protesters during march
A group of Nassau County residents refused to let George Floyd protesters march through their neighborhood Tuesday -- causing a nearly hour-long standoff that involved the police. Video taken by...
Iranian scientist jailed in US, acquitted in spying case returns home
TEHRAN, Iran — An Iranian scientist imprisoned in the US and acquitted in a federal trade secrets case returned to his homeland on Wednesday morning, a semiofficial Iranian news agency...
George Floyd's son kneels in prayer at site where his father died
George Floyd's son knelt in prayer Wednesday during a visit to the site where his dad died in a racially charged police killing in Minneapolis. Quincy Mason also spoke briefly...
Cellino & Barnes lawyer wants receiver to help with break-up
Cellino & Barnes are having trouble becoming Cellino and Barnes. Lawyer Ross Cellino wants a judge to appoint a receiver to help him wind up his lengthy breakup from partner...
Philadelphia removes statue of controversial Mayor Frank Rizzo
Philadelphia removed a statue of former Mayor Frank Rizzo early Wednesday, after the sculpture was vandalized during George Floyd demonstrations across several days. With help from workers shaking it from...
Hulk Hogan's ex-wife banned by WWE rival after controversial tweet
WWE legend Hulk Hogan and his ex-wife Linda are now both banned from attending AEW shows indefinitely, Tony Khan has announced. The 37-year-old, son of Jaguars owner Shahid Khan, announced...
AMC issues 'going concern' warning, Cinemark predicts woes until 2022
Two large movie theater owners issued dire warnings on Wednesday about their ability to bounce back from the coronavirus. AMC, the nation's biggest cinema chain, said in a regulatory filing...
Exploring the Rangers' origins
It's Wednesday, which means a brand new episode of the "Up In The Blue Seats" podcast with Ron Duguay. This week, it's a look back into the history of the...
Regulators may punish bank over its Epstein ties
The long and murky relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Deutsche Bank has caught the attention of New York regulators. Months of investigation by New York's financial watchdog agency, the Department...
Armed man impersonating National Guard arrested in Los Angeles
A California man armed with two guns, including an assault rifle, tried to pose as a member of the National Guard in Los Angeles, police said. Gregory Wong, 31, was...
Outdoor Swiss hotel 'rooms' give new meaning to light and airy
WALENSTADT, Switzerland - Two Swiss conceptual artists are offering seven open air “hotel rooms” this summer across a “performance space” encompassing eastern Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The Bushcraft course teaches basic...
Video shows crowd pummel man who slugged woman in West Village
The brute is seen in the footage posted on Reddit throwing an overhand right at the defenseless woman, who is wearing a mask next to the entrance of the store...
Trump calls African Americans' distrust of police 'a very sad problem'
President Trump called the lack of trust felt by African Americans for law enforcement "a very sad problem" on Wednesday, in the wake of nationwide protests against the murder of...
NYPD cops harass, shove AP reporters covering George Floyd protests
Part of the tense encounter was captured on video, and released by the AP Tuesday night, showing videojournalist Robert Bumsted and photographer Maye-E Wong trying to cover the Lower Manhattan-area...
Hundreds of looters caught ransacking Supreme store in wild video
Wild footage shows swarms of looters ransacking the Supreme store in Soho for high-priced sneakers and clothes. More than 200 people descended around 1 a.m. Wednesday on the streetwear store...
MLS avoids lockout with new labor agreement, return plan
Major League Soccer and its players' union reached an agreement that allows play to resume with a summer tournament in Florida following the break caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The...
Flash sale: Grab these top Mac apps for under $60 right now
Macs already offer a variety of game-changing features, apps, and programs that are all provided by Apple. Even so, there are plenty of third-party programs worth having on your MacBook...
Romanian shoemaker creates size 75 shoes for social distancing
CLUJ, Romania/BUCHAREST - Soon after a two-month lockdown to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus eased in Romania in mid-May, Grigore Lup, a Romanian shoemaker from the Transylvanian city...
Stitch up clothes easily with this portable mini sewing machine
Get this, it is estimated that only 20% of clothing around the globe actually gets recycled or upcycled. That leaves the remaining 80% to meet its fate in landfills or...
Social media cracks down on sick challenge mocking George Floyd's death
Social media sites are cracking down on a sick online challenge in which people pose for photos with a knee on a friend's neck in a mock re-enactment of the...
Here is the NBA's 22-team Orlando return plan
It now seems like a formality. The NBA, barring a last-minute change of course, is expecting to return by the end of July after play was postponed on March 11...
Oklahoma State linebacker positive for coronavirus after attending protest
An Oklahoma State linebacker said he tested positive for the coronavirus after attending a protest, according to new reports. Amen Ogbongbemiga announced his diagnosis on Twitter Tuesday evening. “After attending...
Are additional charges on the way in George Floyd death?
Minnesota's attorney general is expected to announce Wednesday whether more charges will be filed in the police killing of George Floyd, according to a report. The AG's Office has finished...
Looters roll up in pricey cars to ransack upscale shops
New York City looters were caught on camera pulling up in luxury SUVs — including what was claimed to be a pricey Rolls-Royce — before apparently looting an upscale retail...
Butcher says his 24-hour meat vending machine is 'a hit' with customers
Meet the “24-hour meat machine.” The owner of a butcher shop and restaurant in Rochester, NY, told Fox News that his meaty new vending machine is a hit with customers,...
Actor John Boyega joins thousands at massive George Floyd protest in London
Thousands of protesters — including celebrities like "Star Wars" actor John Boyega — streamed into London's Hyde Park on Wednesday in solidarity with George Floyd rallies in the US. The...
Not so fast: Dad fined for letting toddler steer his SUV
A father in Shizuishan, China, was fined and had points added to his driver’s license after allowing his daughter to steer their Mercedes SUV while sitting on her daddy’s lap....
Boris Johnson: UK would admit 3 million people from Hong Kong
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the United Kingdom will not abandon Hong Kong if China imposes a harsh national security law and would admit 3 million people from the former...
George Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter still doesn’t know how her dad died
George Floyd's 6-year-old daughter has only been told that her dad died "because he couldn't breathe," as her mother tries to protect her from the truth that has sparked national...
16 West Point cadets test positive for coronavirus before Trump's address
16 West Point cadets from the class of 2020 who were brought back for graduation where President Trump is expected to give the commencement address have tested positive for the...
Trump says it's 'common sense' to let Russia rejoin G7
The president was asked on Brian Kilmeade's Fox News radio show if Putin deserved to be admitted to the group after being ousted in 2014 over Russia's invasion of Crimea.
De Blasio now urging protesters to stay home due to coronavirus
Mayor Bill de Blasio is now urging New Yorkers to stay home and continue to practice social distancing over coronavirus fears, despite days of thousands taking to city streets to...
Germany wants to kick extremists out of military faster
BERLIN — The German government has agreed on a bill that would speed up the dismissal of soldiers involved in extremism or serious crimes., Current military rules mean that soldiers...
SoftBank to invest $100M in companies led by people of color
SoftBank Group is launching a $100 million fund to invest in "companies led by founders and entrepreneurs of color," in the latest corporate action as protests roil the US. Described...
Blood bank offering free coronavirus antibody test for blood donors
In an effort to encourage volunteers to donate blood, Vitalant — a non-profit organization that helps distributes blood to hospitals — said that it will start informing blood donors if...
Something 'broke' in NFL legend's daughter after harrowing racial incident
Brittney Payton, the daughter of legendary Bears running back Walter Payton, says she was the victim of racial slurs while sitting at the drive-thru of a Walgreens pharmacy. Payton, a...
Yankees, Mets making ticket refunds as painful as possible
Three days into June, the Yankees and Mets finally acknowledged that their May home games will not be made up in any way, shape or form. You’re still going to...
De Blasio suggests blocking off every other seat on subways, buses
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday suggested blocking off every other seat on subways and buses to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Hizzoner floated the idea while speaking about...
'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' and other cop shows slammed as 'propaganda' amid protests
As protests about police brutality and the murder of George Floyd spread across the country, fictional cops on TV have come under fire, too. Critics are calling out shows including...
Trump administration to ban Chinese passenger airlines from US
The Trump administration said Wednesday it will ban Chinese passenger carriers from flying in and out of the US starting June 16, ramping up pressure on Beijing to allow American...
Top cop says says 'organized looters' are stashing bricks to counter NYPD
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea tweeted Wednesday that protesters are leaving "caches of bricks and rocks" around the city to counter cops.
Longtime sheriff taking serious heat over 'hanging traitors' Facebook post
A longtime Georgia sheriff is taking heat for sharing a Facebook post suggesting that America return to the “tradition of hanging traitors” -- but insists his commentary shouldn’t be taken...
How to watch 'Just Mercy' for free
While the protests over George Floyd's death rage across the nation, Warner Bros. has reacted by making its 2019 film "Just Mercy" available to stream for free for the month...
Analyzing the evidence of 'close encounters of the third kind'
There are many documented cases of witnesses claiming to have not only seen a UFO, but also claiming to have seen the occupants of that UFO. In pop culture, these...
How Adobe employees have been giving back to their communities
For those of us working at home, I’m willing to bet that it has instilled tremendous gratitude for two things: pajamas and PDFs. Whether you’re a lawyer or accountant, marketing...
Campbell Soup sales surge on coronavirus stockpiling, but stock dives
The canned-soup giant reported a 15 percent surge in quarterly net sales Wednesday thanks to consumers stockpiling shelf-stable foods amid the pandemic.
Marc Jacobs appears unfazed after his LA store is looted
Looters smashed up and raided the Los Angeles Marc Jacobs store -- but the designer seemed unfazed by the damage. Video posted to Twitter shows one glass door of the...
No one saw this Mets dominance coming: 'How did they do it?'
This was more of a coronation than a series. Four games that summed up the Mets’ stunning second-half run from also-ran to National League champions. It began with them considered...
Denver cop fired for 'let's start a riot' post amid George Floyd protests
A Denver cop was fired for posting "let's start a riot" on social media ahead of a night of George Floyd protests, according to reports. Officer Thomas McClay shared the...
Rod Rosenstein defends appointing Mueller to lead Russia probe
WASHINGTON -- Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is being grilled Wednesday by the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee over the origins of the FBI's Russia probe -- including his decision...
Scientists found the cleanest air on Earth
You might think that stepping out of your front door every morning and swallowing a couple of lungfuls of fresh morning air is just about as good as it can...
Calvin Klein’s coronavirus outreach targets LGBTQ organizations
Calvin Klein’s usual Pride month promotions throughout June have this year morphed into its COVID-19 response. In recognition of the pandemic, Calvin Klein has partnered with OutRight Action International on...
Walgreens works to keep communities healthy and better informed
At the heart of a community, pharmacies play an integral role in the daily lives of their base, providing essential goods and supportive advice on products and services that affect...
These restaurant chains are keeping us sustained and entertained
You may not know Fernando Machado, but you are probably familiar with some of the marketing and branding campaigns he has run for Burger King. A few years ago, at...
Hip sneaker maker Vans kicks up creative relief efforts
Paul Van Doren, the founder of skateboarding shoes and apparel company Vans, once said that Vans isn’t so much a shoe and apparel company as it is a people company...
Professor once busted for forgery says 'white privilege' kept him alive
A Texas professor is sharing a tale of two forgery arrests in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, saying “white privilege” helped him survive.
Defense Secretary opposes Trump on use of military in riots
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Wednesday he opposes the use of the military to quell violence in US cities, a stance that runs counter to President Trump's vow to invoke...
New York’s coffee shops pull together to get free java to the front line
The coronavirus has numbed us in many ways, but to one thing it has not: the unflappable generosity of the human spirit. And our everlasting need for caffeine. That’s where...
Beantown-based finance firm John Hancock puts community outreach first
When COVID-19 first struck Boston a few months ago, one of the first calls Boston Medical Center (BMC) CEO Kate Walsh received was from John Hancock’s CEO Marianne Harrison. “She...
Warner Music prices IPO at $25 a share, values company at $12.75 billion
Warner Music Group priced its initial public offering at $25 per share, valuing the record label, which represents the likes of Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars and Cardi B., at an...
Pregnant elephant dies after being fed pineapple filled with explosives
"She had a sixth sense that she was going to die."
NYPD reports nearly 300 arrests overnight after cops shut down Manhattan
Nearly 300 people were arrested overnight — as the NYPD shut down most of Manhattan to tamp down widespread looting, police said Wednesday. During the sixth night of protests over...
Panera Bread is dedicated to feeding both the needy and the brave
Sometimes, it takes a crisis to bring out the best in ourselves, as well as in big business. Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, essential business services large and small have...
How companies have quickly responded to the pandemic with generosity and fortitude
When the going gets tough, the tough spring into action. With the coronavirus pandemic affecting every corner of the corporate world, top companies across the country have not only pivoted...
Dominicans in Inwood blasted on social media for chasing away black men
Inwood Dominicans were ripped for "racial profiling" after video was posted online showing a group chasing away black men they suspected were coming to loot in their neighborhood. The footage,...
Kim Kardashian is in talks with Coty about a new cosmetics line
The cosmetics giant is in talks with Kim Kardashian West to collaborate on “certain beauty products,” the company revealed in a securities filing on Tuesday.
Charlamagne tha God calls out Biden's 'racist' Senate history
Charlamagne tha God isn't joining Team Biden just yet. The radio personality, speaking to CNN on Tuesday evening, discussed his assessment of how the presumptive Democratic nominee was performing as...
ESPN loses another top talent to Fox Sports
Fox Sports has lifted another top ESPN commentator as it continues to transform its NFL game coverage, The Post has learned. Super Bowl Champion Jonathan Vilma has decided to leave...
UCLA furious over LAPD using Jackie Robinson Stadium as a 'field jail'
The Los Angeles Police Department has been using UCLA’s Jackie Robinson Stadium as a “field jail” for people who were violating curfew at protests held in response to the police-involved...
Cop put on leave after pinning down black man's neck
A Florida police officer is on administrative leave after video surfaced showing him kneeling on a man’s neck and head during an arrest, police said.
Dramatic video captures violent showdown between looters and cops
Dramatic video has emerged of an NYPD captain being assaulted during clashes with looters that led to two arrests Tuesday night outside a Zara store in the Financial District, police...
Sister of Iowa woman shot dead blames protesters in heartbreaking video
A teenage sister of the Iowa woman killed at a George Floyd protest recorded a heartbreaking video hours after hearing the news -- screaming, "You’re so mad at the police,...
Jets finalize plans amid NFL practice return speculation
The Jets will be wrapping up their virtual offseason program next week and will not conduct an in-person minicamp this month, according to sources. The NFL has yet to clear...
Cops now investigating whereabouts of YouTuber's 'rehomed' son
"Putting it on social media and describing it as, 'We found another family.' Well, what does that mean?" responded the Stauffers' original adoption agency.
Tech advocacy group sues Trump over social media executive order
A tech advocacy group backed by Twitter and Facebook sued President Trump over his executive order cracking down on social media companies. Trump's order to curtail liability protections for social...
Google tracks users in 'incognito' mode, $5 billion suit claims
Google got slapped with a $5 billion proposed class-action lawsuit this week, with plaintiffs accusing the search giant of illegally invading the privacy of millions of users by tracking their...
NYC protester attacks suspected looter: 'You are not a black ally'
A George Floyd protester threw a suspected looter to the ground in Manhattan during a wild, caught-on-camera attack as he screamed, "You are not a black ally!" The protester, dressed...
Wall Street donors reportedly favor Biden over Trump in 2020 election
Joe Biden, who has campaigned as "Middle Class Joe," is raking in the Wall Street cash. Security industry employees, composed of stockbrokers, bond dealers and brokerage houses that characterize Wall...
Jackie Robinson is the hero baseball — and this country — needs right now: Sherman
The other day, speaking to a veteran player representative, I emphasized that I try not to be naive, try not to be corny, but that I thought baseball needed a...
Fauci could be a big winner at Belmont today
Fauci could be a big winner Wednesday. No, not Dr. Anthony Fauci, the infectious disease expert, but the horse named after him which will run in the third race at...
What is the Insurrection Act of 1807 that Trump threatened to invoke?
The 1807 law that President Trump said he would invoke to deploy the US military against rioters if governors fail to control the violence was last used in 1992 to...
This doomed Mike Francesa experiment is over
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...
Nickelodeon honors George Floyd by going off air for 8 minutes, 46 seconds
Nickelodeon went off air earlier this week to play an eight-minute, 46-second video in protest of George Floyd's police-involved death. The kids' channel announced it was going off the air...
Thousands of Parisians protest George Floyd's death as global outrage mounts
Global outrage mounted in the police killing of George Floyd, with thousands of protesters taking to the streets and chanting "I can't breathe!" in several European countries, including France, the...
Trump says 'National Guard is ready' to take action in NYC
The president made the statement in reaction to a tweet by podcast host Buck Sexton that included an image of boarded-up storefronts along Fifth Avenue.
Woman charged with inciting riots after posting Facebook Live video
A Michigan woman faces up to 10 years behind bars for encouraging others to loot and throw bricks at buildings in a Facebook Live video, according to a report. Alexandria...
Cuomo apologizes to NYPD after slamming them as 'not effective': top chief
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has apologized to NYPD chiefs for branding officers "not effective" in controlling the chaos and widespread looting that has gripped the Big Apple in the wake of...
Woman with bike stops looters from raiding California jewelry shop
The woman, only identified as Olivia, stood in front of Bubar’s Jewelers in Santa Monica for two hours Sunday, helping to keep lawbreakers away from the shop.
Facebook suspends white nationalist accounts over protest threats
Facebook has suspended accounts linked to white nationalist groups amid raging protests against racism and police brutality. Some of those accounts urged people to bring weapons to recent demonstrations following...
'Looting street party' video goes viral as de Blasio downplays NYC chaos
Video of a "looting street party" in Soho went viral Tuesday night — just as Mayor Bill de Blasio downplayed the extent of the chaos on national television. Footage posted...
Part 3: How a Bronx lowlife pushed Steinbrenner into baseball exile
A series by Joel Sherman chronicles how the Yankees’ fiasco of 1990 laid the groundwork for a dynasty. Mike Tyson was the baddest man in the world when he stepped into the...
Pope Francis speaks out at Vatican about George Floyd killing
Pope Francis reacted Wednesday to the “tragic” death of George Floyd, saying “we cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism” and calling for a national reconciliation amid the...
'Spider-Man' scales Manhattan Bridge during George Floyd protests
Thousands of George Floyd protesters trying to cross the Manhattan Bridge had an unlikely ally -- a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, according to a viral video. Cheers broke out Tuesday night...
'Lenox Hill' docu-series captures hospital heroes before the coronavirus
Hospitals have always been filled with heroes.
Husky sings heartwarming duets with his owner
This dog has a "husky" singing voice. Watch as a 3-year-old pooch named Kova howls alongside his owner in Denver, Colorado, as he plays Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours" and "Lean...
Chris Russo: Fired NBA announcer is not a racist
Chris “Mad Dog” Russo said NBA announcer Grant Napear — who was fired from one job and resigned from another after his “All Lives Matter” tweet amid the George Floyd...
Police officer fatally shot at Alabama motel; two in custody
A police officer was fatally shot Tuesday night when responding to a call at a motel in Alabama, local news outlets reported. He was identified as Moody Police Sgt. Stephen...
NFL coach: I don’t see racism in the league
One NFL head coach said he was “shocked, sad and angry” about the killing of George Floyd, while adding that the league doesn’t have a racism problem. “[Floyd’s death] is...
Missouri students who appear to mock George Floyd's death withdraw
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Two incoming Missouri college students who participated in a video that appeared to mock the killing of George Floyd have withdrawn. The students were supposed to attend...
Two charged for allegedly hurling Molotov cocktails into Minneapolis courthouse
Two men were charged with arson and possession of Molotov cocktails after they threw them at a Dakota County Government building, located south of Minneapolis, Friday. U.S. Attorney’s Office announced...
Post handicapper gives his top selections for Belmont Day 1
Move over Assiniboia Downs and Fonner Park. Belmont is back. Though not directly responsible for the irreparable damage those minor league tracks did to our racing section, we will attempt...
Rutgers softball needs change, but not discipline, report says
A law firm released a report Tuesday on allegations of physical and emotional abuse in Rutgers University's softball program that described inappropriate behavior by coaches and a lack of communication...
Five Mets who could gain most from a shortened MLB season
The 162-game marathon is headed toward becoming something more than a sprint, but much less of a grueling endurance test. Will it be 80 games? Sixty games? Even fewer? As...
Controversial Iowa Rep. Steve King loses primary race
Iowa’s conservative congressman Steve King has been voted out of the House. The longtime incumbent known for his controversial remarks lost Tuesday’s primary race to state Sen. Randy Feenstra, according...
Looters strike several NYC stores — but curfew appears to curb chaos
Looters struck in Manhattan again Tuesday, though the damage appeared to be much less than the outright chaos of the previous night, with cops seen making several arrests outside stores....
Clemson assistant called out for using 'N-word' in practice
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson assistant coach Danny Pearman said he made a “grave mistake” when he repeated a racial slur to ex-Tigers tight end D.J. Greenlee at practice three years...
Petition to impeach Mayor de Blasio gains support amid protests
Critics of Mayor Bill de Blasio are circulating an old, fanciful petition calling for his impeachment amid outrage over riots and lootings in the city during protests over the death...