June 18, 2020
Mets sign New York congressman's son as an undrafted free agent
The Mets didn’t have to look far for one of their undrafted free agent signings. Among the players they picked up was Joe Suozzi, a senior from Boston College who...
Twitter adds 'manipulated media' warning to Trump tweet
Twitter added a warning label to a video posted by President Trump on Thursday evening, saying it violated the company's policies regarding manipulated media. The president had tweeted a doctored...
Jordan Spieth turns horrendous round into a gem
The RBC Heritage began two month later than usual with a little rain, a little sunshine and a lot of birdies, most of them from Jordan Spieth to turn a...
Amy Klobuchar to Biden: pick a 'woman of color' to be VP instead
Vice President Amy Klobuchar is not in the cards. The Minnesota senator withdrew her name from the list of possible running mates Thursday night, reasoning that Democratic nominee Joe Biden...
Bolton book details: Trump bashed aides, wanted to boot Pence
More excerpts trickled out Thursday from John Bolton’s upcoming memoir of his time in the Trump White House, as the Department of Justice prepared for an emergency court hearing to...
Trump says he’s heard ‘interesting’ things about UFO mecca Roswell
President Donald Trump says he’s heard some interesting things about Roswell, but he’s not sharing even with his eldest child. Trump made the comments Thursday in a Father’s Day-themed interview...
You have chance to own piece of Belmont Stakes horse
The 152nd Belmont Stakes will include a horse of the people like never before. Max Player may not be the favorite Saturday, with 15-1 odds, but he will have plenty...
Yankees take on Scott Boras in messy MLB side feud
Scott Boras has turned into the Dr. Evil of these ugly talks to restart Major League Baseball. People throughout the industry insist he’s secretly and illicitly pulling the strings behind...
Man with machete tattoo on face accused of machete attack
You can take some people at face value. A Florida man with an apparent tattoo of a machete on his face was arrested for allegedly attacking someone with a machete...
Hearst Magazines employees vote to decide union fate
The union push against Hearst Magazines is coming to a head — despite the fact that the publishing giant is among the few to spare employees from coronavirus cutbacks. A...
John Bolton thinks Trump is 'worried' about Americans reading his book before election
The former national security adviser told ABC News he thinks President Trump is aggressively attacking his White House tell-all because he's "worried" about having the "facts out on the record"...
Six logical landing spots for Jets' Jamal Adams
Jamal Adams is trying to force a trade from the Jets and pick his destination. Bold move with two years remaining on his contract. The Jets did not intend to...
Whiskered away: Big cat wandering around San Fran safely captured
SAN FRANCISCO — A young mountain lion that had been spotted sleeping in a planter box along a normally busy street and looking at his reflection in the glass of...
Australia under 'sophisticated' cyberattack from a foreign state: PM
Australia is facing "sophisticated" and "malicious" cyberattacks from a foreign government, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Thursday. The ongoing attacks are targeting all levels of the Australian government, as well...
Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center cancel fall schedules because of coronavirus
Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts have canceled their fall schedules due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the New York City Ballet called off its annual holiday...
National Book Critics Circle puts awards on hold
After losing more than half its board to a heated debate over racial inequities in the publishing world, the National Book Critics Circle said Thursday that it will put its...
Baseball needs savior after players went back on their word
Well, let’s hope you enjoyed the 13 minutes in which professional baseball players enjoyed prosperity in the court of public opinion. If you blinked you missed it all, kind of...
NYC to increase contract for troubled subway homeless outreach provider
The city's Department of Homeless Services has agreed to re-up and expand its program with the Bowery Residents' Committee, offering $68 million over the next three years.
California orders people to wear masks in most indoor spaces
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California on Thursday started requiring people throughout the state to wear masks in most indoor settings and outdoors when distancing isn’t possible as the coronavirus continues to...
Robert Fuller's half-brother allegedly held girlfriend captive before cops fatally shot him
The half-brother of Robert Fuller — a black man found hanging from a tree in California last week — was wanted for allegedly abusing his girlfriend, and holding her captive...
Knicks GM offers advice to Black Lives Matter movement
Knicks GM Scott Perry, part of a Knicks-hosted Zoom symposium on race and sports, encouraged the Black Lives Matter movement to not peter out anytime soon. “Let’s not allow this...
No jiggle in this joint: Judge denies strip club's bid to reopen amid coronavirus
A federal judge on Thursday rejected a Long Island strip club owner's request to reopen in spite of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s coronavirus shutdown -- which he claims has stripped him...
State Dept. official resigns in protest of Trump's handling of racial unrest
A high-ranking State Department official who has served President Trump since his inauguration resigned in protest Thursday over his handling of recent racial tensions in the country, according to a...
Jamal Adams is handling this wrong
Jets GM Joe Douglas has declared more than once that he wants Jamal Adams to be a Jet For Life. You make exceptions for your foundational players, for young stars,...
Gov. Cuomo ignores House call for documents, briefing on nursing home deaths
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo has refused a request by Congressional Republicans to provide documents and a staff briefing regarding the state’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis in New York...
Nancy Pelosi orders removal of Confederate House Speaker portraits from Capitol
“There is no room in the hallowed halls of Congress or in any place of honor for memorializing men who embody the violent bigotry and grotesque racism of the Confederacy.”
PC scientists help China dodge probe of how the coronavirus got started
China’s Communist regime is determined to block probes into the origins of the novel coronavirus. And influential Western scientists are going along with Beijing’s effort to suppress any inquiry. They’re...
Pete Alonso part of sports' growing vulgarity problem
Some wrongs are not difficult to right. As my friend Mark Morley says, “It’s not rocket surgery.” Yet, and for no good reasons, we inexorably sink lower, every day, by...
Stop defending Confederate statues
In the wave of cancellations sweeping America, Confederate statues have been particularly hard hit. They have been graffitied, assaulted, torn down; authorities rush to remove them. For his part, President...
Council urges Mayor de Blasio to boot Thomas Jefferson statue from City Hall
This founder’s no keeper as far as some powerful New York City Council members are concerned. A group of Big Apple local elected officials on Thursday formally asked Mayor Bill...
University of California dropped SAT even after faculty said it helped minorities
The regents of the University of California spoke as one when they unanimously scrapped the Scholastic Aptitude Test in a virtual meeting last month. “I believe the test is a...
Jewish sleepaway camp owners sue Gov. Cuomo over coronavirus ban
A group of Jewish camp owners are suing Gov. Andrew Cuomo after the state announced it was banning sleepaway camps this summer amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Association of Jewish...
Fox News Poll shows fear motivating Democrats as Biden widens lead over Trump
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden continues to lead President Donald Trump in the race for the White House, as majorities say racism, unemployment, and coronavirus pose a major threat to...
Cops probing whether Macy's beatdown was possible assault
Flint Township Police Lt. Brad Wangler said Thursday that the department is now involved, mlive.com reported Thursday.
Lin-Manuel Miranda dings John Bolton for lifting memoir title from 'Hamilton' song
John Bolton is not throwing away his shot ... to "cash-in." That's what "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda said Thursday, panning President Trump's former national security adviser for lifting the title...
Races to watch in New York's primary elections
Embattled Rep. Eliot Engel’s tough primary re-election battle against lefty insurgent Jamaal Bowman in the Bronx-Westchester congressional district has garnered the most attention, but political insiders said there are a...
This has the potential to be top draft pick's Rangers end
This has to be the end, doesn’t it? Or does it? Lias Andersson told club president John Davidson that he wants to be a Ranger, but the seventh-overall selection from...
Facebook breaks own free-speech policy over bogus 'symbol of hate' charge
Facebook employees are apparently creating exceptions to CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s vow to refrain from policing political speech: On Thursday, the social-media giant took down a Trump-campaign ad -- citing a...
How Trump's Tulsa rally will be a tryout for GOP convention
President Trump's reelection campaign is pulling out all the stops for his rally in Tulsa this weekend -- with plans for an enormous festival that will set the stage for...
Trump says he made Juneteenth 'famous,' sees some systemic racism in US
President Trump took credit for making Juneteenth "famous," acknowledged there was "some" systemic racism in the country and said taking the names of Confederate soldiers off US military bases would...
NYC judge halts ex-con's crime spree by setting bail for alleged Maserati theft
A judge finally put the brakes on an ex-con’s crime spree by holding him on $25,000 cash bail for the alleged theft of a blue Maserati — after he’d been...
Comedy Central picks up ‘Daria’ spinoff ‘Jodie’ with Tracee Ellis Ross
It's part of a big programming shift at Comedy Central to ramp up adult animated content.
Mark Cuban: I'll join players kneeling during anthem
As several athletes across all sports have declared they will kneel during the national anthem for their upcoming season in solidarity with the racial injustice protests around the country, one...
Shuttered hotels costing NY $1.3 billion in tax receipts, report says
Severe limitations on travel and the virtual shutdown of the hotel industry during the coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc on the treasuries of state and local governments, a sobering new...
NYC DOE whistleblower says HS staffers helped kids cheat, neglected disabled students
Staffers at a Brooklyn high school helped kids cheat on exams and neglected disabled students, according to a federal lawsuit filed by a whistleblowing teacher. Mark Paperno, 59, a science...
‘Saluting’ the Republic of CHAZ and other commentary
Canadian view: ‘Saluting’ the Republic of CHAZ At Canada’s National Post, Rex Murphy mocks the “newly freeborn citizens” of the “Republic of the CHAZians” -- the protesters who have occupied...
Chorus of coaches questioning NFL's coronavirus plan is growing
Count Sean McVay among a growing chorus of doubters unsure how football can take place amidst the novel coronavirus pandemic and the guidelines the league wants to institute as safety...
Why the music industry is right to dump the term 'urban'
In the music world, black artists have long been considered "urban" music departments, genre shackles that have essentially segregated them based on the color of their skin.
Holy Carp! 13-year-old boy catches 20-pound fish in Central Park
George Gjerdji, 13, made an amazing catch in an unlikely place Thursday, when he hauled in a massive 20-pound Carp from the waters of Central Park Lake.
'Doomsday cult' couple were 'like gasoline and fire': friend
Doomsday-obsessed mom Lori Vallow and her husband Chad Daybell were a good match because they both “had deception in them,” a former pal divulged in a new interview. Vallow's former...
Border agents bust woman smuggling meth in her privates
Border agents made several drug trafficking busts at the US-Mexico border in the past week — including the arrest of a US woman who was found with a bundle of...
SEC school bans chant over 'racist imagery'
The University of Florida is choosing action over words. The school is eliminating its “Gator Bait” cheer at athletic games and the Gator Band will no longer use it, school...
Call for probe of NYPD unions over false claim Shake Shack poisoned cops
Two New York City Council leaders are calling on the NYPD and other agencies to investigate police unions for falsely claiming that Shake Shack workers intentionally poisoned officers by spiking...
How HBO gave a sexy modern update to 'Perry Mason'
Matthew Rhys as Perry Mason, one of pop culture's most ubiquitous characters to swagger in suits, is rougher, edgier and sexier in the new HBO show.
City Council approves chokehold ban, other NYPD reforms amid budget fight
The New York City Council overwhelmingly passed a sweeping package of legislation Thursday that will make it a criminal offense for cops to use chokeholds and imposes new oversight requirements...
Feds release druglord Carlos Lehder — Pablo Escobar’s top smuggler
The wild and wily cocaine trafficker nicknamed “Crazy Charlie” was quietly released from prison in Florida and deported to witness protection in Germany, his lawyer announced this week.
Every episode of 'Watchmen' streaming for free starting on Juneteenth
From June 19-21, all nine episodes of the hit HBO series will be won't cost you a pretty penny.
Facebook outlines plans to increase workforce diversity
Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg on Thursday outlined plans to improve minority representation in the higher ranks of the company. In a blog post on the social network's website, the chief operating...
Nonprofit donating $2M to Atlanta Police Department to raise morale
Every officer with the Atlanta Police Department will get a $500 bonus from a nonprofit foundation looking to boost morale among the force, officials announced Thursday.
Florida Keys now requires face masks inside businesses until June 2021
People in the Florida Keys must now wear a face mask at indoor businesses — or face a $500 fine, according to a new ordinance. As coronavirus cases spike dramatically...
Watch this chubby grizzly bear take a luxurious bubble bath
Rub-a-dub-dub even bears need a tub.
Jamal Adams requests a trade from the Jets
Jamal Adams’ trade request escalated from a social media rant to a real-life demand. Frustrated by slow-moving contract negotiations and without much other leverage, the star Jets safety informed the...
Naked man spends night atop railroad crossing sign, punches K-9 after chase, cops say
He went off the rails — while high above them. An Oregon man spent an entire night perched naked on top of a railroad crossing sign then jumped down, led...
NBA announces layoffs ahead of restart
The NBA is coming back on July 30, but some of its employees aren’t. The league has laid off a number of workers due to organizational “restructuring,” NBA spokesperson Mike...
McDonald's to hire 260,000 workers this summer as restaurant lockdowns end
McDonald's said it would hire about 260,000 restaurant staff in the US this summer, as stores reopen for diners after serving them through delivery, drive-thru and takeaway for weeks due...
Teen dies after collapsing during soccer practice
A Kentucky high school student has died after he collapsed during soccer practice, according to a report. Matthew Mangine Jr., 17, was performing training drills Tuesday night as part of...
47% of US homeowners seriously mulling selling home over coronavirus money woes
More than half of American homeowners have reached out to family or friends for money in order to make mortgage payments and ease their financial burden in the face of...
Ex-Atlanta cop charged with murder of Rayshard Brooks turns himself in
Garrett Rolfe, 27, who faces 11 charges, including felony murder, had until 6 p.m. to surrender, CNN reported.
Mask-less man hounds Bed-Stuy shop over 'Black Lives Matter' sign, video shows
A man was seen on video hounding an employee at a Brooklyn coffee shop to remove a "Black Lives Matter" sign. Rohan Singh said he filmed the white man outside...
Ugly MLB talks might finally have a compromise in sight
The third person in a room with Tony Clark and Rob Manfred shouldn’t be a UFC referee, it should be a court stenographer. As we have learned with these two...
Hertz seeks bankruptcy loan of up to $1B after stock sale nixed
Hertz Global Holdings is in talks for a bankruptcy loan of up to $1 billion to fund its business reorganization after suspending its plan to sell new shares, The Wall...
Stop it with the end-of-the-world theories already!
Hey, so, funny story: Remember back in 2012 when a bunch of people thought the world was going to end? The apocalypse was scheduled for December 21st — just four...
Watch Jersey's 'Pizza Squirrel' scurry up telephone pole with a slice
"Pizza squirrel, give us a wave!"
ABC returns 'black-ish' to fall schedule, citing importance ‘during this moment in time’
“'black-ish' has a long-standing history of shining a light on current events and honoring Black voices."
NYPD gave misleading excuse for skipping hearing, AG says
New York Attorney General Letitia James slammed NYPD top brass Thursday for ignoring multiple invitations to speak at a hearing on police encounters during the George Floyd protests — and...
Tesla plans to open new US factory in Southwest
Electric vehicle maker Tesla wants to start building a large vehicle assembly plant in the southwestern US as early as the third quarter of this year, the company told Texas...
'You think I give a f--k?' NFL QB responds to fan objecting to kneeling stance
Kyler Murray doesn’t care whom he upsets or disappoints by kneeling during the national anthem. The Cardinals’ quarterback received backlash when he announced on Instagram his decision to protest social...
How Brazil’s coronavirus approach led to the second-highest global death toll
As nurse Elson Oliveira, 41, drives to one of his three jobs at a public hospital in Rio de Janeiro, he takes a deep breath to get ready for another...
Spotify's next podcast stars: Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman
Podcasting is so hot, even Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman are doing it. AT&T’s Warner Bros., which owns DC Comics, has teamed up with Spotify to produce an original slate...
Keanu Reeves auctioning 15-minute date with himself for charity
Keanu Reeves is auctioning off a 15-minute Zoom date with himself and donating the money.
Milky Way may host 6 billion Earth-like worlds, study says
Early this week, a study made big headlines across the internet by claiming that there may be as many as 36 intelligent alien races within the Milky Way galaxy alone....
McDonald's won't be bringing back salads anytime soon
Don't get your hopes up about having a parfait at McDonald's anytime soon. The fast food juggernaut has informed franchisees that items that fell victim to streamlined menus during the...
Embrace sustainability with this luxe pen that doesn’t run out of ink
Sustainability isn’t something you usually associate with pens. Serious note-takers tend to burn through ink too quickly, and if you’re using the disposable variety, you’re inevitably creating waste that isn’t...
NJ group for black cops 'offended' at being left out of police reform talks
An organization for black cops in New Jersey says it was "disappointed and offended" at getting left out of officials talks leading to recent police reforms in the Garden State....
Stay cool and cozy this summer with these hypoallergenic bamboo sheets
Warmer forecasts are ahead of us, and so too are the night sweats that make it impossible to get some decent shut-eye. And, while your knee-jerk reaction might be to...
Colin Kaepernick scores board member, columnist gigs at Medium
Colin Kaepernick has turned his civil rights work into a media gig. The former NFL quarterback known for kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequity,...
Nanny charged with human trafficking filmed X-rated videos in front of kids
A former Florida nanny was hit with human trafficking charges after she recorded herself performing sex acts in front of young kids, according to a report. Nicole Lynn Walter, 27,...
John Bolton book release court hearing set for Friday
A federal judge has scheduled a Friday afternoon hearing to decide whether John Bolton must halt distribution of his book, which is alleged to have information that could jeopardize national...
Man arrested for threatening to kill Black Lives Matter protesters
A Texas man was busted by the FBI this week for threatening to kill Black Lives Matter protesters in a racist YouTube video, federal officials said. Manuel Flores, 42, of...
Jameis Winston is already making a big Saints impression
It sounds like Jameis Winston is on the right track toward rebuilding his career. Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael gave glowing remarks of the 26-year-old signal-caller, who has been working...
Trump advisor says Bolton's upcoming memoir is like 'revenge porn'
John Bolton's upcoming White House tell-all is political "revenge porn," President Trump's trade adviser Peter Navarro said Thursday, blasting the hawkish Bolton as a power-hungry "warlord" now out to make...
Mayor calls Black Lives Matter 'domestic terrorism' after vandals target her home
Mayor Cheryl Selby of Olympia spoke out this week against the protests supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.
Florida breaks own record for new coronavirus cases in single day
The number of new infections in the Sunshine State soared to 3,207 — dwarfing its own previous highest single-day increase of 2,783 on Tuesday, the Sarasota Herald Tribune reported.
Racist woman rages at Hispanic man over a stop sign
"Go back to where you came from!" A white woman hurled anti-Hispanic slurs at a driver, Johnny Gonzalez, in this ugly road rage incident in Cedartown, Georgia. She got in...
Pelosi rips John Bolton for not testifying during impeachment hearings
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi blasted John Bolton on Thursday, saying she won't buy the former national security adviser's blistering account of the Trump White House because it's a "substitute" for...
Paige Spiranac gets candid about golf struggles: 'I just felt lost'
Paige Spiranac may be something of an open book to her Instagram followers, but not every chapter is as rosy as a social media filter. During Monday's episode of her...
'You Should Have Left' movie review: You shouldn't have rented this
The first strike against Kevin Bacon and Amanda Seyfried's new horror film: instant obviousness.
World’s largest reptile egg discovered on Antarctica
The largest reptile egg in the world has been found on Antarctica. The gigantic egg, which measures more than 11 inches long and 7 inches wide, was apparently laid by...
Bangladeshi group sends cards, baskets to coronavirus patients
DHAKA, Bangladesh — She was exhausted. But then, solace came in the form of a fruit basket from the Bidyanondo Foundation. There were mangoes, litchis, oranges, apples, lemons and other...
Florida ICU bed shortage at several hospitals amid coronavirus surge
At least three hospitals in Palm Beach County, Florida, are out of intensive care beds as the number of coronavirus cases in the state spikes dramatically, according to a report...
Facebook sues individuals for offering to scrape data, gather likes
Facebook said on Thursday it filed lawsuits against individuals in Europe and the US for abusing its platforms to offer automated tools for scraping users’ personal data and gathering likes....
Shares of German payment processor Wirecard plunge over 'missing' $2.1B
Wirecard’s auditor has refused to sign off its 2019 accounts over a missing $2.1 billion, sending its shares down more than 60 percent as the German payments firm warned the...
Supreme Court becomes supreme power, overruling president and Congress
It’s great for the Dreamers in the short term, but a long-term loser for the rule of law and for immigration reform: That’s the bottom line of the Supreme Court’s...
Twins' $30 million slugger accused in bizarre kidnapping case
Minnesota Twins slugger Miguel Sanó told a Dominican Republic newspaper he's being blackmailed, having been accused of kidnapping and assault. The Twins said Thursday they're aware of the report in...
We are getting closer and closer to a season-saving MLB deal
The players and owners, having finally set up camp in the same galaxy just earlier this week, might actually be hurtling toward the same planet. Not surprisingly, however, they’re at...
Flying robots with bubble guns could save the planet, study says
Endangered bees are critical to terrestrial plant life, so what if we constructed tiny, airborne robots that could do the work of bees via bubble guns?
Cops go fishing after inmate escapes Rikers and tries to swim to freedom
An accused cop basher made a dramatic Rikers Island escape attempt Thursday that included him going unnoticed for more than 20 minutes while he scaled a rec-yard fence and dashed...
Popular Mechanics blasted for guide on 'how to topple a statue'
Now it's Unpopular Mechanics. Popular Mechanics magazine has come under fire after publishing a detailed guide on toppling monuments. "Bring that sucker down without anyone getting hurt," the article posted...
Cuomo 'considering' a two-week quarantine for people coming from Florida
Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that he is “considering” imposing a quarantine on travelers coming to New York from Florida, where coronavirus cases are spiking.
Elderly protester shoved by cops in hiding after death threats
The elderly protester who suffered a brain injury after being shoved to the ground by Buffalo police officers will not return home upon his release from the hospital because of...
13 Texas football players presumed to have coronavirus
Houston has already shut down voluntary workouts, and now Texas has seen a rash of positive cases of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The Lone Star State is having trouble getting...
Jamal Adams close to Jets breaking point: 'Maybe it’s time to move on'
Jamal Adams is one step away from demanding a trade off the Jets. Adams’ frequent use of social media to voice his displeasure with the two years and $13.45 million...
White megachurch pastor apologizes for calling slavery a 'blessing'
A white Atlanta megachurch pastor has apologized for suggesting slavery was a "blessing" during a roundtable discussion about race, according to a report. Passion City Church pastor Louie Giglio said...
Universal DH would put Gerrit Cole in trivia books
Geritt Cole may become the answer to a trivia question. The Yankees’ new ace could become the last starting pitcher to bat in a game, pre-universal designated hitter rule. With...
German official wants probe into major coronavirus outbreak at slaughterhouse
BERLIN — Germany’s agriculture minister said Thursday that conditions at a slaughterhouse where hundreds of workers tested positive for COVID-19 were untenable and backed an official investigation into the outbreak....
City Hall tells cops to ignore playground break-ins amid lockdown
While the mayor was saying publicly that he wanted "accountability across the board" for some pols and activists who have taken to breaking into city playgrounds in defiance of his...
Russia rolls out new 'Orwell' facial recognition tracker for school kids
Just in case the technology wasn't Orwellian enough already.
NYPD cops encouraged to 'strike' on July 4 to give city its 'independence'
“NYPD cops will strike on July 4th to let the city have their independence without cops," the message, which is being passed among cops via text, according to sources.
Family has hilarious freakout over cows at drive-thru zoo
It was a too-close encounter of the herd kind.
Is it safe to stay in hotels as reopenings get underway?
Is it safe to stay in hotels as reopenings get underway? It depends on the precautions both you and the hotel take. It’s best to call ahead to see how...
Man says he was fired from Taco Bell for wearing BLM mask
An Ohio man said in a now-viral video that he was fired from his Taco Bell job after refusing to take off his “Black Lives Matter” face mask last week....
Trump suggests China allowed coronavirus spread for economic reasons
"There’s a chance it was intentional," Donald Trump said in a Wednesday interview with the Wall Street Journal, sharpening his criticism of China over the virus.
Here is every single time accused granny-shover was arrested
What’s more, the city has refused to provide any evidence that its Thrive mental health program and criminal justice system have done anything beyond cycle him in and out of...
Upstate New York cop suspended for performing offensive rap in uniform
An upstate cop has been suspended for performing a rap song — that disparaged transgender people and called for Hillary Clinton to be "hanged" — while in uniform and posting...
Queens man arrested for attempting to torch NYPD car
The suspect, 19-year-old Victor Sanchez-Santa, allegedly drove from his Queens home to West 42nd Street near 11th Avenue early last Monday morning.
Zach Snyder unveils first sneak peek of his 'Justice League' cut
Director Zack Snyder debuted a sneak peak of the mythical “Snyder Cut,” his extended, unreleased version of the 2017 superhero film “Justice League.”
Google Chrome security flaw results in 32 million malware downloads
Users of Google's market-leading web browser Chrome downloaded spyware more than 30 million times in the form of free add-ons from the official Chrome Web Store, researchers have discovered. The...
Carnival loses $4.4 billion as coronavirus sinks cruise industry
Carnival reported a record $4.4 billion in quarterly losses on Thursday, as the COVID-19 pandemic crippled the world’s biggest cruise operator and forced it to take major write-downs on the...
NFL coaches panicking after Cowboys' coronavirus leak
As the NFL continues to push for the originally scheduled start to the 2020 season, some coaches are reportedly calling for a delay in light of recent players testing positive...
Sheldon Silver begs judge for leniency: 'I don't want to die in prison'
Sheldon Silver — once one of the most powerful politicians in Albany who's been twice convicted of corruption yet still awaits sentencing — begged a judge for leniency in a...
Sheriff's deputy shares note left by black women after random act of kindness
A Tennesee sheriff's deputy was moved by a heartwarming gesture from two black women while he was having breakfast -- and shared the random act of kindness on social media....
Graphic video shows white man getting pummeled for racial slur
The footage, shot inside a Flint, Michigan store, shows a white man wearing a mask and speaking on the phone near clothing racks when he is clocked and knocked to...
AOC rival gets massive donation from Wall Street giants
Among Caruso-Cabrera’s donors include Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman and Goldman Sach’s CEO David Solomon.
Two protesters arrested for St. Patrick's Cathedral vandalism
Two upstate teens have been arrested and charged with defacing St. Patrick’s Cathedral during protests last month. College student Anaya Diaz, 18, and a 17-year-old, whose name is being withheld due...
Woman gives birth to twin brothers 10 years apart in China
His name is Tongtong, which translates to Same Same.
Trump: I should have fired John Bolton for botching North Korea nuclear talks
President Trump attacked his former national security adviser John Bolton on Thursday, saying he should have fired Bolton for "stupidly" tanking negotiations with North Korea by suggesting a "Libyan model"...
Knicks expected to interview another coach with Spurs ties
Another link to San Antonio is expected to interview for the Knicks coaching job – young Spurs assistant Will Hardy. An NBA source confirmed the Spurs granted the Knicks permission...
Trump suggests Supreme Court 'doesn't like' him after DACA ruling
President Trump on Thursday suggested the US Supreme Court "doesn't like" him following two high court decisions this week that went against his administration's policies. "Do you get the impression...
Bride-to-be reportedly demands refund from BLM-supporting photographer
A wedding photographer in Ohio said a bride-to-be asked for a refund because the businesswoman is “not stable enough" to handle the shoot due to her support for Black Lives...
Drunk monkey gets life behind bars for attacking 250 humans
Most monkeys are no more than about 2 feet tall, but they're known to be as much as four times stronger than humans. That's how one drunk monkey named Kalua...
What Phase 2 reopening means for New York City come June 22
New York City will come even more back to life on Monday as it crosses into Phase Two of reopening from its coronavirus-triggered shutdown. “Get on your mark, get set,...
Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, Poison announce 2021 makeup tour dates
“All tickets will be honored for the new dates,” they wrote in a message to fans.
DoorDash valued at $16 billion in pre-IPO funding round
DoorDash said here on Thursday it was looking to raise about $400 million from investors, valuing the food delivery company at about $16 billion ahead of its initial public offering....
Oakland launches hate crime probe into nooses found hanging from trees
Authorities in Oakland, Calif., have launched a hate crime investigation into several apparent nooses found hanging from trees in the city this week, according to a report. Five ropes were...
3-year-old twins used the display toilets in this funny fail
Cleanup in the toilet aisle! A set of twins surprised their dad at a store in Havant, UK, when they sneaked off to use the loo. Only problem: 3-year-olds Alfred...
Cop turns himself in for Rayshard Brooks charges
One of the Atlanta cops involved in the death of Rayshard Brooks has turned himself in at the Fulton County Jail, according to a report. Devin Brosnan, 26, who faces...
Steelers star opens up about tackling cancer and racism
Before he was a cancer survivor, before he authored a compelling new book entitled "Fear Is A Choice," James Conner was just another black man in America...targeted while Playing Football...
Man asks group, 'What are you looking at?' — and gets disemboweled for it
A 28-year-old man who just wanted to know why a group of people in the Bronx were eyeing him aggressively was disemboweled for his troubles when one of the goons...
Beijing's coronavirus outbreak under control, Chinese official says
The Chinese capital city of Beijing has successfully contained its worst coronavirus outbreak in months, a top Chinese health official said Thursday. The second-largest Chinese city has seen this month...
Rory McIlroy can't believe the new Bryson DeChambeau: 'Holy s--t'
Even Rory McIlroy was in awe. Bryson DeChambeau's hulking frame and massive drives are the talk of the PGA Tour's restart after one event. "Yeah, I mean, obviously, at the...
Veteran cop who broke down over McMuffin order says people 'lost the point'
The Georgia officer whose tearful video about her late McDonald's order went viral has come forward -- saying many people "lost the whole point" of her sharing the saga. Stacy...
Kevin Durant: Kendrick Perkins is a 'sell out' for Kyrie Irving critique
Kevin Durant has never had a problem with calling Kendrick Perkins out on social media, and that trend continued after Perkins went after Durant’s Nets teammate Kyrie Irving. After Perkins...
John Legend spreads 'Bigger Love' with Juneteenth LP release
“I’ve always believed that part of being an artist for me was always gonna include me speaking up for justice,” says Legend.
Matt Gaetz, Cedric Richmond have heated exchange on race at reform hearing
Rep. Matt Gaetz and Rep. Cedric Richmond got into a heated argument that turned personal during a hearing Wednesday on police reform. The fiery exchange between the two lawmakers came...
Lloyd's of London apologizes for role in Atlantic slave trade
British insurance giant Lloyd's of London apologized for its role in the Atlantic slave trade amid an international uproar over systemic racism.
The only way NFL can play a full season: Anthony Fauci
If the NFL wants to have a 2020 season, it will need to make major changes, and that includes a bubble to house players and employees, Dr. Anthony Fauci said...
NYC playgrounds to reopen June 22 as city enters Phase 2 of reopening
New York City playgrounds will finally reopen Monday — as the Big Apple enters Phase 2 of reopening from its coronavirus-induced closure, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday. “For the...
New Yorker booted off flight to Trump rally for not wearing face mask
A self-described “former liberal” from the Big Apple headed to Oklahoma to attend President Trump’s weekend rally was booted off an American Airlines flight for refusing to wear a face...
Ford's electric Mustang will have self-driving capabilities
Ford's upcoming all-electric Mustang Mach-E will offer hands-free driving when it hits the road next year, the automaker said Thursday.
Jean Kennedy Smith, last surviving sibling of JFK, dies at 92
Jean Kennedy Smith, who was the last surviving sibling of President John F. Kennedy and who as a US ambassador played a key role in the peace process in Northern...
Oklahoma State coach calls self 'dumbass' for OAN shirt as old accusation resurfaces
When a photo of Mike Gundy wearing a controversial T-shirt surfaced this past week, the Oklahoma State football coach watched as past accusations came back to haunt him. Now that...
Jeff Bezos urges Amazon workers to cancel all meetings on Juneteenth
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos stopped short of making Juneteenth a company holiday, as other business giants have, instead urging workers to cancel all of their Friday meetings. In a memo...
White counter-protester saved by BLM demonstrator is former detective
A white counter-protester who went viral after being carried to safety by a Black Lives Matter demonstrator during clashes with far-right extremists is a retired police detective, the force confirmed...
26-year-old man clinging to life after Queens hit-and-run
A 26-year-old man is clinging to life after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Queens early Thursday, cops said. The victim was crossing Woodhaven Boulevard mid-block, from east...
Duffy shares new song 'for the better days to come' after surviving rape trauma
"Like a river in the sky, why oh why do we cry?"
NYC to enter Phase 2 reopening Monday with expanded outdoor dining
Expanded restaurant seating to sidewalks, in parking spaces, plazas and on open streets is what’s on the menu for Big Apple eateries under Mayor Bill de Blasio’s outdoor dining plan...
Supreme Court rejects Trump administration's bid to end DACA
The US Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from ending DACA, which shields young undocumented immigrants from being deported.
Johnny Damon can't shake 'sweet ass' legacy after 16 years
Two-time World Series champion Johnny Damon may be best known for his speedy base-running, luscious locks and helping the Red Sox break the curse in 2004, but a short cameo...
White guy threatens black teen in gated community: 'You don't deserve to be in here'
Viral video shows a white Florida man threatening three girls -- including a black teen -- with arrest, telling them they didn't "deserve" to be in his gated community.
Dick Durbin apologizes to Tim Scott for 'token' remark on police reform bill
Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin apologized to GOP Sen. Tim Scott for saying the Republican's police reforms amounted to a "token" approach. “The minute Sen. Durbin heard that he had offended...
Racing prodigy turned porn star: 'Indian a--holes' are ruining me
Australia’s first female Supercar driver — who became a porn star — has gone on a furious rant, saying she doesn’t like Indians anymore because of their behavior on her...
Portland Black Lives Matter protesters lock police inside precinct
Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland locked police inside their own precinct -- using a flag's rope to prevent the doors from opening, authorities said. The group of demonstrators removed...
Cream of Wheat is latest product to review packaging
Its cook logo is based on Rastus, a black caricature that appeared in minstrel shows in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
White man busted for pointing AR-15 at unarmed black bikers
A white man has been busted after he was caught on camera pointing an AR-15 at four black motorcyclists who pulled in near his Virginia home. The bikers said they...
Patrick Mahomes and girlfriend get 'PG-13' at the Ozarks
It's back to the boat life for Patrick Mahomes and girlfriend Brittany Matthews. On Wednesday, Matthews posted a trio of snaps on Instagram as she and the Chiefs quarterback enjoyed...
Fired Missouri detective charged for allegedly running over suspect
An ex-Missouri detective who was caught on video allegedly running over a fleeing suspect has been charged with assault, according to reports. Disturbing surveillance video from the June 2 incident...
Former MVP takes the lead in MLB stars' escalating war with Chris Russo
Everyone seems to have an opinion on the stalled contract negotiations between MLB owners and players that are delaying the start of the 2020 season. But one point of view...
This state is projected to be the next coronavirus epicenter
Florida — which has recently seen a spike in coronavirus cases — could become the next epicenter of the pandemic, according to a new model. Projections revealed Wednesday in a...
'Married at First Sight': Meet the new Season 11 couples
Here come the brides and grooms.
'Miss Juneteenth' review: The comeback of the pageant movie
Even with its predictable conclusion, the warm “Juneteenth” is not to be missed.
Mike Pompeo and Chinese counterpart meet to calm rising tensions
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held a face-to-face meeting with his Chinese counterpart in Hawaii, where the two diplomats pledged to be more open as tensions have risen between Washington...
Atlanta cop suffered concussion during Rayshard Brooks altercation: lawyer
Atlanta police officer Devin Brosnan suffered a concussion and other injuries during the altercation that led to the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks, the cop’s attorney said in a televised...
Minnesota state police probing four officers involved in George Floyd's death
State police conduct investigators in Minnesota are probing the actions of former police officer Derek Chauvin and the three other cops charged in connection to George Floyd’s death.
'Don't cry': Derek Jeter's lasting Yankees moment came out of nowhere
Derek Jeter's storybook career came complete with a Hollywood ending when the Hall of Famer came through with a game-winning single in his final game at Yankee Stadium. His single...
Chinese manufacturer charged with selling over 140,000 fake 'KN95' masks
A Chinese manufacturer shipped thousands of "adulterated and misbranded" respirator masks to the US in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, federal prosecutors said. The feds accused Crawford Technology Group...
More US workers file jobless claims as pandemic total tops 45M
Another 1.5 million American workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the coronavirus pandemic kept the job market under pressure, new data show.
Rayshard Brooks’ widow opens up about the death of her husband
Rayshard Brooks’ widow said Thursday that she was "glad" the cop who shot and killed her husband was charged with felony murder -- but it still won't "bring him back"...
Trump: Rayshard Brooks' killing 'terrible situation,' but 'you can’t resist' cops
President Trump called the killing of Rayshard Brooks at the hands of an Atlanta cop a “terrible situation,” but added in a televised interview that “you can’t resist a police...
Mom sues cops after she's shot with rubber bullet on her way to Target
A California woman has filed a $10 million claim against the LAPD after she was shot in the head with a rubber bullet meant for George Floyd protesters -- leaving...
Schumer, Cuomo endorse Eliot Engel in heated primary battle for House seat
Two New York Democratic Party heavyweights, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Governor Andrew Cuomo, are picking a side in the primary fight of this election cycle. Just one week...
Rayshard Brooks talks jail, slams criminal justice system in interview shot 4 months before his death
Four months before he was gunned down by an Atlanta cop, Rayshard Brooks reflected about a “mistake” that landed him behind bars — telling an interviewer that “you get treated...
Mercury retrograde June 2020: How it could affect your summer
While many view this as a bad omen, it's a natural celestial occurrence that happens three times annually.
This 4-year-old is a better driver than you
This kid doesn’t "crack" under pressure. Watch as 4-year-old Lin Lin, in Siping, China, shows off his impressive Power Wheels skills by reversing the toy car in between several rows...
Vera Lynn, World War II 'Sweetheart' singer, dead at 103
LONDON — Dame Vera Lynn, the endearingly popular “Forces’ Sweetheart” who serenaded British troops abroad during World War II, has died at 103. During the war and long after, Lynn...
Why you can't sleep right now — and tips to make things better
“The moment I hit the bed and turn off the lights, my mind just races to everything that’s happened in my life,” says one insomniac.
Judge rejects plea deal for woman accused of having sex with teen boys
A plea deal agreed upon by an Idaho woman accused of having sex with teenage boys was reportedly rejected by a district judge on Wednesday. Amanda Katherine Steele, 34, had...
NBA star gets favorable ruling in lawsuit by ex-agent
MIAMI — A Florida appeals court has granted Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson’s motion to block his former marketing agent’s effort to have the ex-Duke star answer questions about whether he...
Minneapolis firefighters criticize department's response to George Floyd protests
Minneapolis firefighters are openly criticizing their department's response to a week of unrest and blazes across the city following the death of George Floyd while in police custody. Chief John...
SUV plummets off California bridge, killing four — including pregnant woman
An SUV spun out of control and went over a barrier on the Carquinez Bridge in Northern California on Tuesday night, plummeting more than 200 feet and killing the driver...
Half-brother of man found hanged is fatally shot by deputies: family attorney
The half-brother of Robert Fuller -- the black man found hanging from a tree in California last week -- was reportedly fatally shot by Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies on...
How Frank Sinatra classic became song of Yankee Stadium
George Steinbrenner made his fortune in shipbuilding, and earned his fame in baseball. But in his heart of hearts, what Steinbrenner always yearned to be was a showman, a Broadway...
Autopsy reveals potential cause of death for congressman's wife
A heart condition was identified as the probable cause of death for Eleanor Carol Leavell Barr, wife of Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr, according to preliminary autopsy results. The condition is...
NFL emerging star says he'll be kneeling during national anthem
Quarterback Kyler Murray says he'll be kneeling during the national anthem this season. The Arizona Cardinals' emerging star — who was the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2019...
Former US soccer coach fired from USL job
LAS VEGAS — Former U.S. soccer star Eric Wynalda was fired Wednesday as coach of the Las Vegas Lights of the USL League Championship. Wynalda, 51, was hired in October...
Teen's death stirs Black Lives Matter protests in Brazil
When Rafaela Matos saw police helicopters over her favela and heard gunshots, she fell to her knees and asked God to protect her son, João Pedro. Then she called the...
Another group has issues with NBA's Disney restart plan
The NBA coaches’ union is concerned that the league’s return-to-play setup at Walt Disney World Resort will risk their members’ health and hurt their future job prospects. At the end...
73-year-old woman punched in face on Bronx subway platform
A 73-year-old woman was punched in the face by a stranger on Wednesday night while standing on a subway platform in the Bronx, sources said. The Queens woman was on...
University of Virginia changes athletics logo due to slavery links
The athletics department at the University of Virginia has changed its logo from two-crossed sabers with serpentine handles due to a reference to slavery, reports CNN. According to the university,...
Escape Claws: Man tosses hard seltzer at cops in bid to avoid arrest
His escape plan fizzled out fast. A Nebraska man threw a can of White Claw hard seltzer at police in an attempt to avoid arrest last weekend, the local ABC...
Colorado couple accused of killing son by forcing him to drink water
A Colorado couple has been accused of killing their 11-year-old son by forcing him to drink large amounts of water. Ryan Sabin, 41, and Tara Sabin, 42, of El Paso...
Here's how many NYC protesters came from outside the city
So much for hordes of outside agitators. Only about 9 percent of demonstrators protesting the police killing of George Floyd in New York City came from outside the five boroughs,...
Teacher shot with pellet gun during preschool graduation ceremony
A Southern California teacher was shot in the leg with a pellet gun Tuesday during a preschool graduation celebration, authorities said. Teachers and parents were enjoying a drive-thru year-end parade...
Arizona sheriff tested positive for coronavirus before meeting with Trump
An Arizona sheriff who was set to join President Trump at the White House on Tuesday tested positive for the coronavirus before the meeting. Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb said...