July 3, 2020
Top NASCAR driver has coronavirus
July 3, 2020 | 11:23pmINDIANAPOLIS — Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has tested positive for the coronavirus and will miss this weekend's race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, The 44-year-old Johnson is the first driver...
Girlfriend of Trump's son tests positive for COVID-19: report
July 3, 2020 | 11:19pmThe Trump campaign adviser received the result in South Dakota, ahead of the president's Friday address at Mount Rushmore.
Inside Day 1 of Mets spring training 2.0
July 3, 2020 | 10:34pmCiti Field opened for baseball Friday, complete with hand sanitizers near each foul line, socially distanced markers and masks for players and staff. Some 113 days after the COVID-19 outbreak...
This is the fed's case against Ghislaine Maxwell
July 3, 2020 | 10:33pmShe befriended girls by asking about their lives and taking them shopping or to the movies. But Ghislaine Maxwell’s motives for cultivating the friendships were dark — she was grooming...
Protesters block roadway to Mount Rushmore ahead of Trump's arrival
July 3, 2020 | 10:19pmThe National Guard has stepped in to remove protesters who blocked access roads at Mount Rushmore Friday night ahead of President Trump’s arrival. The demonstrators, mainly Native Americans, are protesting...
Trump looking forward to 'fantastic evening' ahead of Mount Rushmore speech
July 3, 2020 | 9:57pmPresident Trump told reporters that he's looking forward to a "fantastic evening" tonight ahead of a speech at Mount Rushmore. "We're going to Mount Rushmore," he told reporters on a...
‘Hamilton’ film offers our imperfect union a message of hope
July 3, 2020 | 9:53pmAs our country convulses, Lin-Manuel Miranda's unlikely blockbuster, now 5 years old, has become something of a Rorschach test. How do you see America?
Out of lives: World's oldest cat dead at 31
July 3, 2020 | 9:34pmHe lived life to the feline fullest. Rubble, long considered the world's oldest cat, has passed away at the age of 31 -- or 150 in human years, according to People...
Another pro sports team considering name change
July 3, 2020 | 9:30pmThe Cleveland Indians are considering a name change. The club, with the NFL’s Washington Redskins launching an internal review of their team nickname this week, issued a statement Friday night...
There's absolutely no way Trump will drop out of the 2020 race
July 3, 2020 | 9:23pmAfter he has repeatedly survived the unsurvivable, we are supposed to believe that President Trump might quit the presidential race before it truly begins because of a spate of negative...
Take this 4th of July to reject all the America-haters
July 3, 2020 | 9:09pmOn July 4, 1926, in a speech in the City of Brotherly Love, President Calvin Coolidge said: “At the end of 150 years, the four corners of the earth unite...
NYPD video shows looters making off with $1.5M in clothing from SoHo shop
July 3, 2020 | 8:59pmPolice have released surveillance footage showing these fashion-conscious looters making off with $1.5 million in clothing from the high-end Soho store Celine. The video captured at least six still-at-large looters...
4 hospitalized after shooting at Alabama shopping mall
July 3, 2020 | 8:50pmHOOVER, Ala. — A shooting at an Alabama shopping mall left at least four people hospitalized Friday afternoon, police said. Multiple shots were reported near the food court inside the...
This 250-year-old NYC farmhouse is for sale — and shockingly pristine
July 3, 2020 | 8:43pmOnly three families have lived in the rare property, which has boasts a fascinating history since its construction around 1766.
Gerrit Cole's Yankees World Series expectations are growing
July 3, 2020 | 8:39pmCaden Cole’s arrival on the final day of June supplied a grown-up dose of joy to his father who believes the Yankees can add a World Series trophy to the...
Frat house outbreak leaves 93 infected with coronavirus
July 3, 2020 | 8:34pmA coronavirus outbreak at the University of Washington's off-campus frat houses has left at least 93 students sickened with the illness, the school announced Friday. Eighty-nine of the infected students...
Staffer at Pennsylvania summer camp tests positive for COVID-19
July 3, 2020 | 8:06pmA counselor at a Pennsylvania sleep-away camp that serves numerous New York kids is infected with the coronavirus. Camp Seneca Lake said it is delaying the opening of the camp...
New York reports highest number of coronavirus infections since mid-June
July 3, 2020 | 8:01pmNew York state reported 918 new coronavirus infections and nine deaths from COVID-19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday. The 918 figure recorded Thursday represents the first time more than 900...
The story behind America's national hymn
July 3, 2020 | 7:59pmKatharine Lee Bates was on “a merry expedition up Pike’s Peak” in Colorado in 1893 when “the opening lines of the hymn floated into my mind.” Those lines became “America...
UK scraps quarantine for some visitors as pubs set to reopen
July 3, 2020 | 7:55pmLONDON — Boris Johnson wants a haircut and a beer. Like millions of other Britons, the prime minister will be able to have a trim and a tipple on Saturday,...
The first Black Lives Matter wave led to 2K extra black homicides — but new wave will be worse
July 3, 2020 | 7:42pmIt took several months for the first iteration of the Ferguson Effect to become obvious. Michael Brown was fatally shot by a Ferguson, Missouri, police officer in August 2014, triggering...
Brazil set to pass 1.5M coronavirus cases as cities reopen
July 3, 2020 | 7:30pmSAO PAULO -- Brazil was set to pass 1.5 million confirmed coronavirus cases on Friday, as the virus continues to ravage Latin America’s largest country even as cities reopen bars,...
City Hall admits new budget dismantles unit for placard crackdown
July 3, 2020 | 7:06pmCity Hall has pulled the plug on its latest effort to tackle rampant placard abuse by municipal employees, shutting down the NYPD unit meant to enforce the most recent crackdown....
Trump's 4th of July military air show to fly from Boston, over NYC to DC
July 3, 2020 | 7:01pmWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s July Fourth celebration will feature an extensive U.S. military air show over Washington, D.C., but four other cities will get mini-versions of the air power...
NBA star guard opting not to play in the bubble
July 3, 2020 | 6:57pmAnother NBA star is opting out of the bubble. Pacers guard Victor Oladipo won’t play when the league resumes its season in Orlando, not because he is high-risk for the...
NBA, union agree on 29 approved social justice messages for jerseys
July 3, 2020 | 6:31pmThe options for the NBA’s social justice messages are set. Players will have a list of 29 statements to choose from to put on the back of their jerseys in...
UN staffers put on leave after video surfaces of sex act in official car
July 3, 2020 | 6:24pmThe video, released by Inner City Press on Tuesday, shows a woman in a red dress straddling a man in the back seat of a vehicle with U.N. markings as...
Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre cried 'tears of joy' after Ghislane Maxwell's arrest
July 3, 2020 | 6:13pmGiuffre, now 36, has accused Maxwell of procuring her for notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein when she was only a 16-year-old spa attendant at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.
Dead fish are popping up all along the Hudson River
July 3, 2020 | 6:13pmDead fish are turning up in large numbers all along the Hudson River from Manhattan to Yonkers, according to environmental organization Riverkeeper. The group said finned fatalities are being reported...
MLB's coronavirus test results are encouraging
July 3, 2020 | 6:10pmThe early results are in and it's relatively encouraging news for Major League Baseball. The league and its Players Association on Friday released the first set of numbers from its...
Ghislaine Maxwell won't give up Prince Andrew, close pal says
July 3, 2020 | 6:05pmAccused sex abuser Ghislaine Maxwell would "never sell out'' Prince Andrew by implicating him in any of their pedophile pal Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, a close pal told the Telegraph. “The...
Michael Cohen caught at NYC restaurant — it may land him back in prison
July 3, 2020 | 5:55pmMichael Cohen could soon be back to chowing down in a prison cafeteria. The recently sprung jailbird was caught by The Post dining out on Manhattan's Upper East Side --...
Colorado cops fired for reenacting Elijah McClain chokehold near memorial
July 3, 2020 | 5:50pmA third Aurora cop, Jason Rosenblatt, was also discharged for receiving the image and replying "with the inappropriate comment 'ha ha,'" Interim Police Chief Vanessa Wilson said at a press...
Manhattan restaurant opens with private greenhouses for distanced dining
July 3, 2020 | 5:46pm"It turns out that when you're inside, it's an exclusivity that people just absorb and enjoy," co-owner Anisa Iuliano said. "They love that privacy."
Texas quadriplegic dies of COVID-19 after hospital refuses treatment, family claims
July 3, 2020 | 5:41pmA Texas quadriplegic died of the coronavirus after a hospital refused to treat him, according to a report. Michael Hickson, 46, was admitted to St. David's South Austin Medical Center...
Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy suggested $1 million pay cut after review
July 3, 2020 | 5:32pmOklahoma State coach Mike Gundy agreed to take a $1 million pay cut and amend his contract following a two-week internal review of the football program triggered by controversial incidents,...
Man crushed to death by subway while trying to stop fight on Harlem platform
July 3, 2020 | 5:30pmThe deadly encounter unfolded just before 3:25 p.m. at the subway stop at West 125th Street and Malcolm X Boulevard, according to police.
De Blasio installs 'BLM' mural in Harlem a day after bailing on Trump Tower event
July 3, 2020 | 5:26pmMayor Bill de Blasio showed up at a Black Lives Matter mural installation in Harlem on Friday, just hours after he bailed on his much-talked-about plans for a similar event...
St. Louis County police seek witnesses in death of rapper Huey
July 3, 2020 | 5:24pmKINLOCH, Mo. — St. Louis County police investigating the death of the rapper known as Huey are urging witnesses to his fatal shooting to come forward. The rapper, whose real...
NYC Council rams through pork-barrel spending amid COVID-19 fiscal crisis
July 3, 2020 | 5:18pmThey boasted of gutting the police department. But the COVID-19 fiscal crisis didn’t stop City Council members from ramming through $375.7 million in spending on pet projects in their districts...
Celtics star would leave NBA bubble for child's birth
July 3, 2020 | 5:11pmIf the Celtics are still in the playoffs come September, they will likely have to play without Gordon Hayward. The forward said Friday he plans to leave the NBA's bubble...
That time Alexander Hamilton founded America's oldest daily newspaper
July 3, 2020 | 5:01pmThe inspiration for the musical 'Hamilton' founded The New York Post.
How Derek Jeter inspired a special part of 'Hamilton'
July 3, 2020 | 4:54pmDerek Jeter may not be a founding father, but this member of the "core four" inspired a move in the "Hamilton" musical.
WWE will now issue coronavirus safety fines
July 3, 2020 | 4:51pmWWE is going a step further in its coronavirus safety measures – including fines. The company informed its staff and on-screen talent Friday afternoon that it will begin to enforce...
Ghislaine Maxwell's arrest rocks small New Hampshire town where she hid
July 3, 2020 | 4:44pmBRADFORD, NH -- Ghislaine who? Locals in the sleepy, rural New Hampshire town of Bradford say it was "exciting'' to learn that an infamous socialite chose their neck of the...
Why Ghislaine Maxwell probe may be targeting public officials
July 3, 2020 | 4:36pmThe federal prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell could have public officials in its sights, according to a report Friday. The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York in...
Seattle cops caught kneeling on necks of CHOP protesters
July 3, 2020 | 4:32pmSeattle cops were filmed kneeling on the necks of two protesters as they tried to clear the city's Capitol Hill Organized Protest zone on Thursday -- just weeks after George...
Nathan's Famous hog dog-eating champs to defend titles in secret locale
July 3, 2020 | 4:12pmThe coronavirus pandemic put the brakes on most sports and entertainment venues this summer, but Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog-Eating Contest will take place as scheduled Saturday —...
Inside the search for 16th-century Irish chieftain's bones in Spain
July 3, 2020 | 3:59pmArchaeologists in Spain are continuing their hunt for the bones of “Red Hugh,” a 16th-century Irish chieftain who is said to be buried in the city of Valladolid. Red Hugh...
Tekashi 6ix9ine drops new song, video 'Yaya' from lockdown
July 3, 2020 | 3:59pmRapper 6ix 9ine has dropped the third single and video since he was released from prison early.
Man crashes stolen SUV into Bvlgari store on Fifth Avenue
July 3, 2020 | 3:58pmAn unstable man crashed a stolen SUV into the front of the Bvlgari jewelry store on Fifth Avenue Friday, police said. The man, who was believed to be in his...
Radio station features DJs from senior homes across the US
July 3, 2020 | 3:52pmRadio Recliner is the first and only retiree-run radio station.
Pair of protesters arrested at Occupy City Hall demonstration
July 3, 2020 | 3:45pmA pair of protesters were arrested Friday morning during the Occupy City Hall demonstration after threatening to injure a police supervisor, police said. Daniel Mayo, 32, and 27-year-old Ryan Minnet...
Inside Ghislaine Maxwell's unglamorous undercover life
July 3, 2020 | 3:43pmMaxwell, 58, tried to go undercover after the death of her pedophile ex-boyfriend Jeffrey Epstein in August 2019, with a friend telling the mag she spent the time hopping from...
Rex Ryan's stale act brought him Jets pink slip
July 3, 2020 | 3:35pmRex Ryan introduced himself with bombastic talk, predicting a Super Bowl title and saying he wouldn’t kiss Bill Belichick’s rings. He left lacking the swagger that made him so popular...
New Redskins name suggestions tap into history, movies, politics
July 3, 2020 | 3:33pmThe Anaheim Ducks were once mighty, the Tampa Bay Rays were once devilish and the Tennessee Titans once brought oilers from Houston. And now the Washington Redskins might soon be...
NYC parking meter rates going up to close coronavirus budget gap
July 3, 2020 | 3:31pmNew York drivers are the latest victim of the city's $9 billion coronavirus budget shortfall. The Department of Transportation will raise second-hour parking meter rates this year in parts of...
Man booted from Florida-bound flight at LGA for not wearing mask
July 3, 2020 | 3:24pmA man was captured on video being removed from a Florida-bound flight at LaGuardia Airport Friday for not wearing a face mask. The tense standoff unfolded when a man, whose...
Portland police declare riot as protests turn violent again
July 3, 2020 | 3:22pmProtesters threw lit fireworks into the broken glass doors of an adjacent federal courthouse, police said.
Investigators eye Guinness beer aristocrat amid Ghislaine Maxwell's arrest
July 3, 2020 | 3:10pmInvestigators probing Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring want to speak to a British aristocrat -- and member of the Guinness brewing family -- as the inquiry continues following the arrest of...
Woman says Ghislaine Maxwell repeatedly raped her: 'Just as evil as' Epstein
July 3, 2020 | 2:55pmA woman says Ghislaine Maxwell raped her up to 30 times -- starting when she was just 14 years old and continuing until she became pregnant with Jeffrey Epstein’s child.
Bottled space fragrance created by ex-NASA genius
July 3, 2020 | 2:48pmIF you've ever wondered what space smells like then this new perfume might just provide the answer. It's being created as part of a Kickstarter project with the help of...
Father of UFC champion, 57, dies of coronavirus complications
July 3, 2020 | 2:46pmAbdulmanap Nurmagomedov, MMA coach and father of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, has died, according to Ramzan Kadyrov, the head of the Russian republic of Chechnya on Friday. He was...
From tubs to toilets, Vietnam hotel opens with gold-plated pizzazz
July 3, 2020 | 2:27pmHANOI - A five-star hotel in Vietnamese capital Hanoi has opened with a twist that it hopes will attract guests with intimately expensive tastes: gold-plated bath tubs, basins and even...
Surreal scenes from Mets training camp
July 3, 2020 | 2:22pmSocial distancing. Hand sanitizer. Masks on the field. The first day of Mets' spring training 2.0 at Citi Field was a surreal scene that showed MLB's coronavirus guidelines in action....
Ghislaine Maxwell may wind up at infamous NYC jail where Epstein died
July 3, 2020 | 2:20pmGhislaine Maxwell may end up in the same Manhattan jail where her infamous pedophile pal Jeffrey Epstein killed himself while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges.
Hydroxychloroquine can help save hospitalized coronavirus patients, study finds
July 3, 2020 | 2:19pmA team at Henry Ford Health System in Southeast Michigan said Thursday that a study of 2,541 hospitalized patients found that those given the drug were far less likely to...
America faces fireworks shortage ahead of July 4 holiday
July 3, 2020 | 2:14pmFireworks may soon be hard to find on shelves in the United States, thanks to sizzling sales fueled by bored Americans emerging from coronavirus lockdowns. Owners of fireworks companies and...
NJ prison guard demanded sex for toilet paper, ex-inmate claims
July 3, 2020 | 2:08pmA corrections officer at a New Jersey prison repeatedly sexually assaulted and harassed female prisoners while demanding sexual favors for everyday items like toilet paper, a former inmate claims. Marianne...
Watch boxer Robeisy Ramirez knock the snot out of Adan Gonzales — literally
July 3, 2020 | 2:06pm"I wanted to put our first fight behind me, and I did that."
Some COVID-19 patients won't recover lost sense of smell, taste: study
July 3, 2020 | 2:06pmThe loss of the sense of smell or taste, known as anosmia, among some people infected by COVID-19 has been recognized as core symptoms of the bug.
Blasts at Turkish fireworks factory kill two, injure 73
July 3, 2020 | 2:00pmISTANBUL -- A series of large explosions shook a fireworks factory in northwest Turkey's Sakarya province on Friday, killing two people and wounding 73, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said. Fire...
Gerrit Cole announces birth of son Caden: 'Can't stop staring at him'
July 3, 2020 | 2:00pmCaden Cole made his spring training debut. Yankees ace Gerrit Cole announced the birth of his son (7 lbs, 13 oz) to reporters on Friday. Caden just beat out his...
Trump staffer tweets photo of 'improved' Mount Rushmore
July 3, 2020 | 1:54pmA staffer for President Trump’s campaign on Friday tweeted a photo of what she called an “improved” Mt. Rushmore — with the commander in chief’s image added to the national...
Ghislaine Maxwell 'groomed' young assistant for Epstein, suit claims
July 3, 2020 | 1:54pmThe court documents were filed just weeks before Maxwell was arrested in New Hampshire on charges she helped the infamous late pedophile exploit and abuse underage girls.
Hilarious trailer for Seth Rogen’s 'An American Pickle' drops
July 3, 2020 | 1:53pmRogen plays a Polish immigrant who finds work at a pickle factory, only to fall into a vat of brine, putting him into suspended animation.
The sordid tale of Ghislaine Maxwell’s disgraced media-mogul dad
July 3, 2020 | 1:50pmAccused Jeffrey Epstein madam Ghislaine Maxwell is far from the only one in her family to have led an eccentric, troubled lifestyle. Maxwell, the British socialite who was busted Thursday...
Mike Trout leaves door open to not playing this season
July 3, 2020 | 1:49pmBaseball is just starting its attempt at a season during the coronavirus pandemic, but Mike Trout isn’t sure he’ll be a part of it. The Angels’ star admitted he’s nervous...
NFL plans to punish players for 'reckless' coronavirus actions
July 3, 2020 | 1:47pmA potential NFL season this fall is dependent on players staying safe and healthy amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The league could resort to special facemasks and fines to make sure...
US, Vietnam rip China for military drills in disputed waters
July 3, 2020 | 1:45pmThe US, Vietnam and the Philippines have ripped China for provocative military drills in the disputed waters of the South China Sea. China is in the midst of five days...
Cop punished after refusing to wear mask at coffee shop, ripping Oregon gov
July 3, 2020 | 1:38pmAn Oregon state trooper has been placed on leave for refusing to wear a mask in a coffee shop -- and allegedly saying, “F--- Kate Brown,” referring to the Democratic...
Ghislaine who? Musk denies knowing Epstein gal pal despite this photo
July 3, 2020 | 1:32pmTesla CEO Elon Musk on Friday denied knowing Ghislaine Maxwell after a picture of them at the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscars after-party resurfaced.
Thunder's Steven Adams was 'boxing out cows' to prep for NBA restart
July 3, 2020 | 1:21pmSteven Adams used his version of cow tipping to stay ready for the NBA’s return. Oklahoma City Thunder big man returned to his home country of New Zealand in March...
'Throuple' says life isn't a sex party — double pregnancy suggests otherwise
July 3, 2020 | 1:21pmThis throuple is doubly blessed.
Top Barr ally under consideration for NY US attorney job
July 3, 2020 | 1:19pmThe Justice Department is considering a top official and ally of Attorney General William Barr to replace the outgoing US attorney for the Eastern District of New York, according to...
Michigan business owner under fire for 'ghetto' Black Lives Matter post
July 3, 2020 | 1:09pmA Michigan business owner is being blasted as a racist over a Facebook post claiming the Black Lives Matter movement is reinforcing “ghetto stereotypes,” according to reports. Gary DeCarlo, owner...
Through the looking glass: South Korean 'augmented reality' mirror allows touchless cosmetics shopping
July 3, 2020 | 1:06pmSEOUL - An augmented reality (AR) mirror at the new Seoul flagship boutique of cosmetics powerhouse Amorepacific makes easy work of seeing if that scarlet shade of lipstick or long-lash...
Senate passes China sanctions bill amid Hong Kong crackdown
July 3, 2020 | 1:05pmThe US Senate voted to pass a sanctions bill punishing China after the Communist regime enacted a national security law which effectively strips Hong Kong of its autonomous status.
South Koreans rejoice after 16-year wait for limited Chex cereal
July 3, 2020 | 1:03pmSEOUL, South Korea — South Koreans have waited 16 long years for a savory, crispy bite that would satisfy their taste buds and right an infamous wrong. This week, they...
Iran vows revenge if nuclear enrichment facility suffers cyber attack
July 3, 2020 | 12:49pm“Responding to cyber attacks is part of the country’s defense might. If it is proven that our country has been targeted by a cyber attack, we will respond,” civil defense...
President Trump, Melania to kickoff July 4 weekend at Mount Rushmore
July 3, 2020 | 12:48pmWASHINGTON -- President Trump will ring in the Fourth of July weekend with a patriotic fireworks celebration at Mount Rushmore — an event that, like much of the holiday weekend,...
Away boss Steph Korey stepping down again amid uproar over social media posts
July 3, 2020 | 12:37pmAway co-CEO Steph Korey is planning to step down a second time amid an uproar over her Instagram posts bashing journalists and the news media.
Nike pulls Washington Redskins gear from store amid name review
July 3, 2020 | 12:31pmThe team was conspicuously absent Friday from the section of Nike's online shop where shoppers can snag NFL-branded T-shirts, jerseys and sneakers.
Prince Andrew 'deliberately evading' US authorities, lawyer for victims says
July 3, 2020 | 12:26pmBrad Edwards, who represents 55 women who claim they were abused by Epstein, said he believes Prince Andrew has information that will help his clients.
'Nailed it!': Bicep-curling bro bursts egg all over son's face
July 3, 2020 | 12:17pmThis guy's muscles are no "yolk." Watch the hilarious moment a man from Braithwaite, Louisiana, shows off his strength by snapping an egg in between his forearm and bicep. Unfortunately,...
Soccer star facing trial in teammate sex tape blackmail scandal
July 3, 2020 | 12:07pmA Real Madrid striker is facing a potential date in court after allegedly trying to blackmail his former teammate over a sex tape, according to reports. Five years after the...
Complete guide to celebrating the 4th of July in NYC and around the US
July 3, 2020 | 12:04pmLet freedom ring!
NY man charged with raping 14-year-old girl days after his prison release
July 3, 2020 | 12:00pmA New York man raped a 14-year-old girl just nine days after being released from prison, police said.
NYPD arrests suspect in slashing of 2-year-old boy in stroller
July 3, 2020 | 11:46amThe 35-year-old allegedly slashed the youngster in the face while a nanny was pushing him near West 110th Street and Morningside Drive around 9:30 a.m.
Protesters march on as NYC enters Phase 2 of reopening: The Post's week in photos
July 3, 2020 | 11:31amThe Queer Liberation March celebrating Pride Month marches through New York City, as reopening phases continue to progress with more New Yorkers dining out.
Redskins reviewing name amid demand for change
July 3, 2020 | 11:29amThe eve of the Fourth of July can now be remembered as the Third of Never in the nation’s capital. The Redskins revealed Friday a formal “thorough review” of the...
Coronavirus-hammered Air France discussing thousands of job cuts
July 3, 2020 | 11:29amPARIS — Air France is meeting with personnel representatives Friday to discuss thousands of job cuts after the virus pandemic grounded most flights and darkened prospects for future air travel....
Statue of 'racist' Little Mermaid falls victim to vandals
July 3, 2020 | 11:20amCOPENHAGEN -- Denmark woke up on Friday to the words “racist fish” scrawled across the base of the “Little Mermaid,” the bronze statue honoring Hans Christian Andersen’s famous fairy tale...
Kim Jong Un claims 'shining success' by North Korea against coronavirus
July 3, 2020 | 11:17amNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un cheered the Hermit Kingdom’s “shining success” in keeping the coronavirus from infiltrating his borders.
What to watch on TV for the 4th of July
July 3, 2020 | 11:12amThere's more to watch than fireworks.
Mets' batting cage a silent reminder of baseball's coronavirus reality: Sherman
July 3, 2020 | 11:11amThink of the batting cage during practice like the local tavern. It is the gathering place where everyone knows your name. Coaches, front office personnel and players ring the protective...
The dangerous reason hand sanitizers and fireworks don’t mix
July 3, 2020 | 11:06amJust when you thought your 4th of July celebration during a viral pandemic couldn't be any riskier...
Bloody wave of violence plagues NYC overnight, at least 1 dead
July 3, 2020 | 10:52amHere’s what happens when Mayor Bill de Blasio and the NYPD turn a blind eye to illegal fireworks on city streets — a bloody start to the Fourth of July...
Jazz stars putting coronavirus rift behind them
July 3, 2020 | 10:35amIt appears Utah Jazz teammates Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert have put their coronavirus rift behind them. After Gobert became the first NBA player to test positive for COVID-19 in...
Turkey kicks off Jamal Khashoggi murder trial without Saudi suspects
July 3, 2020 | 10:30amTwenty Saudi nationals went on trial in Turkey for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Friday even though they weren't in court to face the charges. The "in absentia"...
Joey Chestnut ate a disturbing amount of hot dogs while in quarantine
July 3, 2020 | 10:18am"They’re gone. I had to buy some more on my own."
Rangers' European players all back in New York ahead of training camp
July 3, 2020 | 10:06amAll of the Rangers' European players are back in New York as of Thursday night and following the NHL’s ‘Return to Play’ protocol as the potential start of training camp...
Trump cheers Nasdaq's record high, predicts more economic good news
July 3, 2020 | 9:59amPresident Trump on Friday cheered the Nasdaq’s record high — and predicted “BIG MONTHS” ahead on the road to the November election. “NASDAQ HAD ITS 23RD RECORD CLOSE OF THE...
‘Harry Potter’ fan sites cancel J.K. Rowling over 'transphobic' views
July 3, 2020 | 9:54am“Our stance is firm: transgender women are women."
Trump administration launching new pandemic response unit
July 3, 2020 | 9:53amThe Trump administration is planning to launch a pandemic response division at the State Department, according to a new report.
Run-stopping Fatukasi looking like a Jets rarity
July 3, 2020 | 9:22amAs the Jets get close to training camp, I am examining the roster and giving you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on the list,...
Cops who allegedly tased man 50 times now face murder charges
July 3, 2020 | 9:22amWilson police officers Joshua Taylor and Brandon Dingman surrendered to authorities on second-degree murder charges in the July 2019 death of Jared Lakey, a 28-year-old man.
Sportscaster's 1-month-old vanishes in horrifying, hours-long ordeal
July 3, 2020 | 9:18amCanadian sportscaster Dan O’Toole announced that his 1-month-old daughter Oakland is safe hours after revealing she had gone missing Thursday night. "My baby Oakland has been found and is said...
Ex-US attorney for SDNY to testify before House panel
July 3, 2020 | 9:10amGeoffrey Berman, the former US attorney for the Southern District of New York, will testify next week before the House Judiciary Committee.
Giants' pass rush resurgence depends on this linebacker
July 3, 2020 | 9:01amYou 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...
Cuddly seal puts his flippers all over diver’s head
July 3, 2020 | 9:00amThis seal got friendly with a diver off the coast of northern England. Watch as Ben Burville, from Morpeth, UK, gets an unexpected snuggle from a seal. The playful animal...
Japan requests extradition of ex-Green Beret, son over Ghosn escape
July 3, 2020 | 8:59amJapanese officials have formally asked the US to extradite two Americans accused of helping ex-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn carry out his action-movie escape from Tokyo.
Boris Johnson denies FBI contacted him to help with Prince Andrew
July 3, 2020 | 8:38amBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson denied Friday that the FBI has contacted him for assistance in interviewing Prince Andrew about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, according to...
Mike Tyson: I was a drunk and high 'pig' while filming 'The Hangover'
July 3, 2020 | 8:27amThe heavyweight legend didn't even know he had a cameo in the comedy classic.
White driver who followed black woman in her own neighborhood to be charged
July 3, 2020 | 8:22amA white Massachusetts man who confronted a black woman and allegedly followed her in his BMW in her own neighborhood will face charges, police said.
Grab this high-tech rowing machine for a steal this Fourth of July weekend
July 3, 2020 | 8:17amIf you’re looking to get your workout on, you’d be remiss to ignore the rowing machine. Rowing machines use up to 86% of your muscles, allowing you to increase endurance...
Give your Microsoft Office skills a boost with the help of these expert-led classes
July 3, 2020 | 8:11amWhatever industry you’re in, you’ll almost always find value in knowing how to whip up a PivotTable in Excel or create a killer pitch deck in PowerPoint. Here to help...
Saroj Khan, famed Bollywood film choreographer, dead at 71
July 3, 2020 | 8:03amSaroj Khan, an iconic Bollywood choreographer whose dance proteges include actresses Madhuri Dixit and Sridevi, died of a cardiac arrest on Friday, after being admitted to a Mumbai hospital in...
Prince Andrew 'concerned' as Maxwell will cooperate with feds
July 3, 2020 | 8:01amJeffrey Epstein’s former mentor claimed Ghislaine Maxwell will fully cooperate with the feds and Prince Andrew “may be very concerned.”
Boeing communications boss resigns over sexist article
July 3, 2020 | 7:56amBoeing communications boss Niel Golightly has resigned over a sexist article he wrote three decades ago opposing women's service in the military.
Michael Bay's pandemic film hit with 'do not work' order over safety issues
July 3, 2020 | 7:44am"Producers have not been transparent about their safety protocols"
The bizarre question Ghislaine Maxwell asked about secluded hideaway
July 3, 2020 | 7:14amThe real estate broker who sold Ghislaine Maxwell the luxury home on a 156-acre estate in New Hampshire said Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged madam inquired about the flight patterns over the...
This little pooch has a mighty big sneeze
July 3, 2020 | 6:55amAchoo! Meet Pooh the Pomeranian, a very good girl from Be'er Sheva, Israel. Her hilarious sneezing fits are just one of the many "too-cute-to-handle" traits about her. They've been dubbed...
What Hamptons restaurants are doing for 4th of July 2020
July 3, 2020 | 6:30amFoodies in the Hamptons are not letting coronavirus get them down this summer. Pandemic dining is finally in full swing and revelers are having a socially distanced blast -- just...
City Hall 'demoralized' by de Blasio as staffers jump ship
July 3, 2020 | 6:01amCity Hall employees have been "demoralized" by Mayor Bill de Blasio's refusal to listen to his staff, leading to bungled administration responses to what are arguably the biggest issues of...
Watchdog groups look to strip Cuomo of emergency coronavirus powers
July 3, 2020 | 5:01amGood government watchdogs want state lawmakers to scale back Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s emergency coronavirus powers that have allowed him to sidestep, rewrite and create new laws throughout the pandemic.
'Desperados' review: Vacation, all I never wanted
July 3, 2020 | 3:28amNothing is very funny in “Desperados,” but plenty is yucky and/or moronic.
NYC-funded art programs slashed by $23 million in latest city budget
July 3, 2020 | 3:23amThe latest New York City budget slashed its support for municipally funded arts programs by 11 percent, the result of the $9 billion loss in tax revenue fueled by the...
Convicted pedophile serving 1,000-year sentence gets parole
July 3, 2020 | 3:03amA Georgia pedophile sentenced to 1,000 years in prison was let out on parole following an appeals court ruling, prompting the district attorney to lament that he was "powerless to...
One dead, six wounded in series of shootings across NYC
July 3, 2020 | 2:58amOne person was dead and six others wounded after a spate of shootings across New York City Thursday night. The gunplay began about 6:45 p.m. in Brownsville, Brooklyn, when a...
Media refuse to admit the coronavirus doesn't care about red vs. blue
July 3, 2020 | 2:31amWith coronavirus cases surging in the United States, the media were quick to blame: “Several Republican-led states that moved quickly to reopen this spring at the urging of President Trump...
Oklahoma State: 'No signs' of racism in football program
July 3, 2020 | 1:52amSTILLWATER, Okla. — Oklahoma State’s athletic director said late Thursday an internal review had found “no sign or indication of racism” in the football program under coach Mike Gundy after...
Fauci warns of new coronavirus mutation that causes illness to spread faster
July 3, 2020 | 1:50amThe country's top infectious disease expert said Thursday that a more infectious strain of the coronavirus may be emerging. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and...
Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre applauds Ghislaine Maxwell arrest
July 3, 2020 | 1:40amJeffrey Epstein's alleged "sex slave" Virginia Giuffre applauded the arrest of Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell on Thursday night, tweeting: "Orange is the new black." "Thank you to @FBI @SDNYnews and...
PGA Tour player: I never had the coronavirus
July 3, 2020 | 1:36amDETROIT — Cameron Champ lathered up his hands with sanitizer as he made the turn in the Rocket Mortgage Classic, trying to stay healthy enough to keep competing. “I use...
Anthony Davis thinks Lakers shot to win a title is better now
July 3, 2020 | 12:58amLOS ANGELES — The sudden suspension of the NBA season was a double disappointment for Anthony Davis. “It happened on my birthday, which is kind of a bummer because I...
Florida boy, 11, becomes state's youngest coronavirus victim
July 3, 2020 | 12:55amAn 11-year-old Florida boy who fought various illnesses his entire life has become the state's youngest coronavirus victim. Daequan Wimberly, of Miami, had suffered from body deformities and kidney failure...
Inmate with coronavirus dies after spending nearly 30 years on death row
July 3, 2020 | 12:42amA California inmate with coronavirus died last week after spending nearly 30 years on death row for raping and murdering a 47-year-old woman. Richard Stitely, 71, died last Wednesday night...
Mets manager built to handle this wild first ride
July 3, 2020 | 12:25amEnvision Luis Rojas trying to explain his professional status to someone who just emerged from a six-month expedition at sea, cut off from all communication a la “The Last Ship”:...
Nets big man: NBA bubble will bring a 'level of hardship'
July 3, 2020 | 12:05amJarrett Allen admits there’s no way the NBA can ensure every player adheres to safety protocols once the league restarts in Orlando. Simply put, there’s going to be a personal...