August 13, 2020
Kushye: Jared Kushner confirms meeting with old friend Kanye West
"Unlike others, I'm able to keep friendships across the aisle," the first son-in-law told Fox News.
Homes with built-in bars quench pandemic thirst for going out
“It’s been a way to feel a sense of normalcy in these crazy times," says Colton Lalima, 23, who has mixed up cocktails for friends behind the full bar in...
Former NFL coach glad to be on Joe Judge's Giants staff
In 2004, Joe Judge’s final year as a player at Mississippi State, he met Freddie Kitchens, who was in his first season at the school as the tight ends coach....
Hillary Clinton 'ready to help' in Biden administration if asked
Hillary Clinton could be headed back to D.C. The former 2016 Democratic presidential candidate said she is "ready to help in any way I can" when asked if she would...
Driver of stolen car fleeing NYPD crashes into occupied MTA bus
The driver of a stolen vehicle fleeing from police in Brooklyn Thursday night slammed into an MTA bus -- injuring nine of its passengers and the driver, authorities said. The...
Islanders' struggles in one key area continue
The Islanders’ power play went just 4-for-16 during the play-in series against the Panthers and its struggles have spilled over into the first round against the Capitals. Going 0-for-3 on...
NYC teen set on fire was dating alleged killer's 14-year-old sister
The teenager stabbed and set on fire in the Bronx had recently been dating his alleged killer's 14-year-old sister, law enforcement sources and the family said Thursday. Adones Betances —...
Feds: Ghislaine Maxwell locked up in isolation for own safety
Ghislaine Maxwell is being held in isolation from other inmates in a Brooklyn federal jail for her own safety and the "orderly" function of the facility, federal prosecutors argued Thursday....
'Ticking time bomb': Toxic lead paint found in 900 NYC classrooms
More than 900 city classrooms repeatedly tested positive for lead paint over the past five years — amounting to what one expert calls a “ticking time bomb” that’s waiting to...
Israel and UAE peace deal is vindication for Trump: Goodwin
Now we’re talking the Art of the Deal! While it is not unusual in political circles to describe something as a historic breakthrough, it is unusual when the term is...
Mets' emerging rookie dealing with shoulder fatigue
David Peterson was sitting at 74 pitches when the fifth inning concluded Thursday and had mowed through the Nationals lineup. But his day was finished. The Mets rookie, dealing with...
Sabrina Ionescu-less Liberty battle but fall to the Fever
BRADENTON, Fla. — Tiffany Mitchell scored 19 points, Kelsey Mitchell made a long 3-pointer with 29.8 seconds left, and the Indiana Fever beat the New York Liberty 86-79 on Thursday...
Clutch veteran proving to be Yankees' difference maker
They have lost Giancarlo Stanton for who knows how long due to a problem with a hamstring that supports a ripped upper body. Aaron Judge, who led the AL in...
Dolly Parton makes rare political statement in support of Black Lives Matter
"Of course black lives matter. Do we think our little white asses are the only ones that matter? No!"
Economist lays out case for reparations that would cost US gov't $12T
A noted economist has laid out a roadmap for how the U.S. could make reparations to the descendants of slaves -- and estimates it would cost between 10 and 12...
LeBron James helping transform MLB stadium into voting site
The Los Angeles Dodgers have partnered with LeBron James to help make Dodger Stadium a voting site for the general election in November. It's the first time a Major League...
'Project Power' review: Superheroes fight the War on Drugs
The film's heightened action sequences have an illustrated quality to them.
Yes, these events all happened in 2020
From a deadly pandemic to a global movement for racial justice, the year 2020 experienced its fair share of world-shifting events.
9/11 'Tribute in Light' memorial canceled amid COVID-19 concerns
The iconic Lower Manhattan 9/11 memorial display that features twin beams of light to honor victims of the terror attacks will not shine this year over coronavirus concerns, organizers said...
The latest NCAA cancellations due to coronavirus
The NCAA called off fall championship events — a move Thursday that does not affect major college football — because not enough schools will be competing in sports such as...
Topless woman arrested after allegedly throwing cigarettes at Nashville protesters
She should have butted out of this one.
Doc Gooden doesn't hold back in Post's Mets podcast interview
The Mets picked up back-to-back wins against the Nationals to work out a split of the four-game set at Citi Field this week. Unfortunately, they lost Jeff McNeil in...
MLB on path to self-destruction
On YES last Friday, David Cone said it as a brief aside, as if it were a throwaway thought barely worth his breath. In the bottom of the sixth of...
Trump says he wants son Barron back in school
President Trump on Thursday said he wants his 14-year-old son Barron to return to school soon. Barron Trump's private school in Maryland, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, recently said it will...
Trump says he considered selling DC hotel — but will never part with Trump Tower
WASHINGTON -- President Trump on Thursday confirmed that he had considered selling his hotel in Washington, DC, after spending more than $250 million renovating the iconic Beltway building -- but...
Random barbarousness is becoming NYC's new norm
Winston Ortiz, an 18-year old Bronx resident, was lured Wednesday into a stairwell by someone he had a dispute with. He was stabbed, doused with gasoline and set on fire....
Food delivery apps violating new fee ban
Lookout Grubhub and Uber Eats, you’re under scrutiny by NYC lawmakers -- again. The NYC Councilman behind a measure to limit the fees food delivery apps can charge restaurants during...
The pushback in Chicago as blacks grow sick and tired of looters and anarchists
The police have been scorned, demonized, despised and depleted by the woke crowd calling the shots in New York City. Lawlessness, homelessness and hopelessness once again threaten to transform this...
Beyoncé-endorsed Burna Boy makes Afrobeat go international
Burna Boy is, well, on fire.
Trump wins the Nobel Prize for Israel-UAE peace deal (not)
OSLO, December 10, 2020 -- Fresh off a surprise ballot-box victory in November that stunned pundits and pollsters back home, and by turns baffled and enraged his Democratic opponents, a...
Neighbors say sketchy hotel has ruined this NYC community
"This isn't our nice little neighborhood anymore," neighbor Charles Foehner said. "People come down the block and key a car as they pass it. Drug deals are going on in...
Lose the nasty words, Mr. President — it does you no good
President Trump continues to be his own worst enemy: On Thursday, he stooped to calling presumptive vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris a “mad woman.” That doesn’t promote his agenda. It...
New York officials are the gang that just can't fib right
New York officials think they can just make up facts to rebut criticism, yet hard evidence keeps proving them wrong. Take The Post’s story citing a photographer who saw cops...
Giants have big plans for quiet defensive leader
It is interesting that when Jabrill Peppers is asked about becoming more of a leader, he says there are a whole bunch of great leaders on the Giants and he...
A huge triumph for Israel, Bibi — and Trump
President Trump just brokered the most important Middle East deal in years: a peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. The announcement was made Thursday by Trump, Israeli...
Jets veteran has had enough: 'Tired of f--king losing'
Jordan Jenkins recently became one of the two longest-tenured players on the Jets. When the team cut Brian Winters and Quincy Enunwa, that left Jenkins and Steve McLendon as the...
Trump speaks out on Edward Snowden for first time as president
President Trump polled his aides on Thursday about whether he should let anti-surveillance whistleblower and leaker Edward Snowden return to the US from Russia without going to prison, saying he...
Trump says he may give 2020 UN General Assembly address in person
Trump said he thinks appearing in person would better represent the US and that he feels he has an "obligation" to be there.
Why rap icon RZA wants to change 'racist' ice cream jingle
RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan has partnered with Good Humor to write a new ice cream truck jingle in place of "Turkey in the Straw."
New York cuts spending projections by $4 billion
New York has cut spending projections by $4 billion, thanks to freezes on hiring, new contracts and pay raises, as the Cuomo administration hopes for an influx of federal aid,...
Trump plans to deliver RNC speech on White House lawn
WASHINGTON -- President Trump on Thursday confirmed to the The Post he intends to give his Republican National Convention speech from the White House lawn, defying critics who said the...
Journalist behind Chicago Tribune sale effort gets new watchdog gig
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Jackson has joined a not-for-profit watchdog organization that's been investigating government corruption since the days of Al Capone.
Yale illegally discriminates against white, Asian applicants: DOJ
Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian and white applicants in violation of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the Justice Department said Thursday. The agency said a two-year investigation into...
NYC payphone booth haven for heroin addicts, locals say
At least two people a day brazenly inject themselves in the nook on 39th Street between 5th and 6th avenues, typically between 10 a.m. and noon, according to the owner...
Trump tells The Post that New York is 'in play' for 2020 election
President Trump said during an exclusive Oval Office interview on Thursday that his campaign is "putting New York in play" against Democrat Joe Biden in the 2020 election. Trump told...
Possible Anders Lee-hit backlash 'not a problem' for Islanders
The Capitals are surely still thinking about Islanders captain Anders Lee and his hit on Nicklas Backstrom that knocked the Capitals star center out of the rest of Game 1,...
Trump blasts Biden's call for a nationwide mask-wearing order
Trump said Biden's call for the mandate showed an "appalling lack of respect" for the American people.
Biden-Harris is a stinker and other commentary
Campaign watch: Biden-Harris Is a Stinker Any presidential running mate “should first and foremost ‘do no harm,’ ” Republican consultant Bradley A. Blakeman observes at FoxNews.com, yet Joe Biden’s pick, Kamala...
Trump says Kamala Harris is 'a bad version' of Hillary Clinton
WASHINGTON -- President Trump on Thursday compared Sen. Kamala Harris to his 2016 opponent Hillary Clinton -- brutally describing her as a shallow opportunist who stands for nothing during an...
Trump administration seizes four Iranian fuel ships for violating sanctions
The Trump administration has reportedly confiscated four Iranian cargo ships believed to be carrying fuel in violation of US sanctions. The US seized the four ships without using military force...
All-female Hasidic ambulance corps gets green light after years-long battle
New York State health officials approved a license for an all-female Hasidic ambulance company to provide emergency medical service in orthodox Jewish section of Brooklyn. The application by members of...
Chris Harrison will miss 'Bachelorette' taping for 2 weeks to quarantine
Season 12 contestant JoJo Fletcher, 29, will step in to help.
Murder charge announced in killing of 4-year-old Kansas City boy
Authorities have arrested and charged the suspected killer of LeGend Taliferro, the 4-year-old from Kansas City, Mo., who inspired a massive federal policing operation across the country. Ryson Ellis, 22,...
Bob Woodward's forthcoming new book on Trump, 'Rage,' hits Amazon's bestseller list
Pre-orders for "Rage," out Sept. 15, propelled it to the No. 3 spot on the Amazon bestseller list.
Dan Snyder facing pressure to sell his team
Washington fans are no longer the only ones asking Dan Snyder to leave. In the wake of the removal of the team's longtime racist nickname and widespread allegations of sexual...
Biden campaign advisers court top lobbyists for DNC fundraising
Joe Biden's top staffers have been courting lobbyists to donate money to the Democratic National Committee — despite his campaign's assurance that they will not accept donations from K Street,...
Travis Kelce cashing in with huge extension from Chiefs
The Chiefs and star tight end Travis Kelce are reportedly closing in on an extension. According to multiple reports Thursday, the five-time Pro Bowler is about to ink a four-year,...
Here's everything we know so far about the second COVID-19 stimulus check
It been more than four months since Uncle Sam doled out $1,200 stimulus checks to help Americans cope with the crippling effects of COVID-19 on the US economy. With cases...
One in four young adults in the US contemplated suicide during pandemic
One in four young adults in the U.S. said they considered suicide over the last month, according to new government data that paints a bleak picture of mental health issues...
NYC livery driver charged with raping 12-year-old girl beat her unconscious first: DA
A livery cab driver charged with raping a 12-year-old girl in the backseat of his car allegedly threatened her with a gun and beat her unconscious during the vicious assault,...
‘Vampire’ parasite pretends to be fish’s tongue — but only after eating it first
Grusome photos of a blood-thirsty parasite living in the mouth of a fish having devoured its host's tongue have surfaced online. Posted to social media by a scientist this week,...
Maskless woman hit gate agent after being turned away from flight: cops
An American Airlines passenger was arrested for hitting an employee in Phoenix after being told she couldn't get on a flight without a mask, according to a report. Yolanda Yarbrough,...
'Milky Way look-alike' galaxy found 12B light-years from Earth
Astronomers have found a "Milky Way look-alike" galaxy in deep space, 12 billion light-years from our own, according to a new study. The research, published in Nature, details the discovery...
Dave Portnoy lost 'close to seven figures' on controversial stock bet
Brash sports blog owner Dave Portnoy lost a small fortune on the controversial stock that landed him into a bitter spat with a short-seller this week, he told The Post...
Massachusetts dad allegedly killed by homeless man at Florida hotel
Charles Morgan, 59, of Martha’s Vineyard, had stopped at the Rodeway Inn & Suites in Dania Beach when he was allegedly killed by Alphonso Washington.
Mets get Jeff McNeil update after Tomas Nido powers them to win
The Mets turned to the bench for their catcher Thursday and ended up with Johnny Bench. Tomas Nido barely hit enough to stay in the major leagues last season, but...
PETA ruffles feathers after blaming COVID-19 on eating meat
Critics are having a cow.
Epstein estate has 'belittled' accuser for not dropping suit, lawyers claim
The executors of Jeffrey Epstein's estate and their attorneys have belittled one of his victims and launched a concerted effort to delay her legal case against them, her attorney alleged...
Taiwan's president praises relationship with US as tensions with China grow
The president of Taiwan praised the relationship between her country and Washington in the face of mounting threats from China, just days after Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary...
This four-piece Mellanni sheet set is a quality and affordable bedding option
Your search for the perfect sheets is over now that we've found a set sure to meet all your bedding needs. The 1800 Collection set, created by Mellanni Fine Linens,...
Michael Bloomberg to speak at Democratic National Convention
Michael Bloomberg — who spent nearly $1 billion in a failed bid for the Democratic presidential nomination — said he will be speaking at the Democratic National Convention next week,...
'OkStupid': Dating site for anti-maskers faces backlash
If dating during a global pandemic isn't enough of a health risk already, now there’s a website dedicated to anti-maskers looking for love. A British dating forum for anti-mask-wearing singles...
Family stunned to find stranger in grandfather's casket at funeral
“I went up to the casket to tell him, ‘I love you,’ before anybody came in and [I] was touching the wrong person, with [my] dad’s clothes," his daughter said.
This is when Earth won't be able to sustain its digital data
Digital content is on track to equal half of Earth’s mass by 2245, according to new research. The research by Dr. Melvin Vopson, a senior lecturer at the U.K.’s University...
NASA’s powerful exoplanet hunter finishes primary mission — sort of
NASA’s most powerful tool for spotting exoplanets is TESS, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite. The spacecraft scans the skies for tiny dips in star brightness that reveal the presence of...
Rochester airport to be renamed after Frederick Douglass
The Greater Rochester International Airport will be rechristened in honor of African American abolitionist Frederick Douglass, after a popular petition called for the air hub to change its name and...
Brooks Koepka's 'regret' has nothing to do with Dustin Johnson
Brooks Koepka regrets insulting "other" golfers, but not Dustin Johnson. As Koepka chased a fifth major title and assessed the field in front of him heading into the final round...
Joe Biden calls for nationwide mask mandate
Former Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday called for an immediate nationwide mask mandate for the next three months, providing few specifics but saying the measure could save 40,000 people....
Woman's body pulled from water between Brooklyn and Governors Island
The body was spotted in the Buttermilk Channel tidal strait between Pier 12 and Governors Island just after 1:30 p.m. today, according to police.
Lebanon sees record number of COVID-19 cases following Beirut explosion
Lebanon saw a record number of new coronavirus infections last week -- a week after the Beirut port explosion ravaged the capital city, killing at least 172 people and injuring...
Arizona woman loses legal fight over Cuomo's quarantine rules
An Arizona woman sued to fight New York's 14-day quarantine requirement for travelers from hot-spot coronavirus states -- arguing that it unfairly stopped her from helping friends move house and...
Homeless man arrested for pushing 7-year-old girl to the ground in NYC
Police arrested a homeless man Thursday for pushing a 7-year-old girl on Staten Island because he didn’t like the look her mother gave him, police and sources said. “He didn’t...
American Airlines to drop flights to 30 US cities if requirement expires
American Airlines is planning to drop flights to up to 30 smaller US cities if a federal requirement to continue those flights expires at the end of next month, an...
NY stopped over $1B in unemployment fraud amid COVID-19
The state Department of Labor said that it identified and stopped more than 42,200 fraudulent unemployment benefit claims since COVID-19 hit the Empire State in March.
Save 30 percent on this wireless UV sanitizer that cleans in minutes
What’s that smell? Snug, unventilated sneakers are prone to bacterial and fungal proliferation. Not only does sweat serve as a nutrient for the bacteria, but the bacterial metabolism can, in...
Get an MBA style education from the comfort of your home
MBA, or Master of Business Administration, programs are ideal for those who want to gain valuable business skills. According to a study published by Statista Research Department, however, top MBA...
Apple boots 'Fortnite' from App Store over payment system
A battle royale over app commissions has broken out between Apple and the creator of "Fortnite." Epic Games sued Apple on Thursday after the iPhone maker booted it from its...
Man gets 18 years in prison for killing 92-year-old roommate
Enrique Leyva, 48, who appeared via video for the sentencing in Manhattan Supreme Court, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in July as part of a plea deal for the March 2018...
TikTok and its US employees set to sue Trump administration over ban
TikTok and its US employees are planning to take President Trump's administration to court over his sweeping order to ban the popular video app, according to a lawyer preparing one...
NYC man gets 2 years in prison for molesting girls at daycare center
A Queens man was sentenced Thursday to two years behind bars for sexually molesting two girls at a daycare center operated by his daughter, officials announced. Ramon Rodriguez, 77, of...
ESPN’s Keyshawn Johnson-led show ready to prove critics wrong
Keyshawn Johnson says he considers mornings on ESPN Radio “the biggest property in the country.” He may be right. "Mike & Mike" built ESPN’s morning house for nearly two decades....
Seahawks cut rookie for trying to sneak woman into team hotel
One Seahawks rookie has suffered serious consequences for trying to sneak an unauthorized woman dressed as a player into a restricted area. Seattle cut rookie cornerback Kemah Siverand this week...
Owner spends years building dog's vocabulary just to trick her on social media
Let's just hope she got her treat after the video.
Feds bust two suspects accused of torching NYPD van in Manhattan
The suspects, 24-year-old Corey Smith and 36-year-old Elaine Carberry, were each charged with conspiracy to commit arson and arson for allegedly torching the homeless outreach van.
‘Lego Star Wars Holiday Special’ headed to Disney+
It will premiere Nov. 17.
Harrowing video shows moment Bronx teen is shot in front of her dad
An 18-year-old girl was shot once in the right leg -- and the bullet then went through and struck her other leg, police sources said.
Distrust of authority fuels virus misinformation for Latinos
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — When Claudia Guzman suspected she had caught the coronavirus, her friends and family were full of advice: Don’t quarantine. Don’t get tested. A homemade tea will help...
US to declare Confucius Institute DC headquarters as foreign mission
The Trump Administration will require the Chinese government-backed Confucius Institutes to register their US headquarters as a foreign mission, the State Department announced Thursday. The Confucius Institutes operate 550 Chinese...
VMAs 2020: Lady Gaga joins performers lineup
The 2020 MTV VMAs will be a Little Monsters Ball.
Stephen Strasburg ejected from stands in social distancing oddity
Stephen Strasburg was forced to do some extra social distancing. The Washington Nationals pitcher, taking in Thursday’s tilt with the Mets from the empty stands, was ejected by umpire Carlos...
National security chief says Trump should be 'front runner' for Nobel Peace Prize
National security adviser Robert O'Brien said Thursday that President Trump should be the front-runner for the Nobel Peace Prize because of his work in the Middle East.
How women combat sexist stereotypes about car knowledge
From price-checking to handling repairs themselves, women are embracing all sorts of tactics to feel more confident in their buying decisions, according to new research. The study of 2,000 women...
Mercedes-Benz maker to pay $2.2B to settle US diesel emissions claims
Daimler, the maker of Mercedes-Benz cars, says it has reached an agreement in principle to settle US claims over emissions from its diesel vehicles for over $2.2 billion. The Stuttgart,...
Knicks' new assistant has inside scoop on this NBA Draft prospect
New Knicks assistant coach Kenny Payne already is going to reunite with two former Kentucky studs in Kevin Knox and Julius Randle. From the sound of it, Payne, John Calipari’s...
Seattle mayor faces legal battle to keep her job after violent protests ravage city
The mayor of Seattle is facing a legal battle to get her kicked out of office over her role in the city's violent protests -- and is fighting it through...
Suspect charged with murder in burning death of Bronx teen
Adonis Betances was hit with murder and manslaughter charges after being questioned by cops at the 44th Precinct stationhouse.
California Democrats already aiming for Kamala Harris' Senate seat
Democrats in California have already begun lining up for Kamala Harris' Senate seat — less than two days after she was tapped as Joe Biden's running mate, according to the...
Jamal Adams and Pete Carroll are all smiles with Seahawks
Jamal Adams' smile is contagious. The disgruntled former Jets safety was positively aglow in a photo captured by Seahawks beat writer Gregg Bell at practice on Wednesday, which has in...
Kamala Harris owes $1M in bills from failed presidential run: report
The California senator raised about $39 million for her White House bid in 2019 and spent about $40 million, leaving her campaign with just $116,380 in the bank at the...
Ex-hospital worker accused of sexually assaulting unconscious patient
A former Maryland hospital worker was busted for allegedly recording himself sexually assaulting an unconscious patient. Travis Brooks, 35, was arrested Tuesday on charges that include rape and abuse of...
Climbers capture video of mountain collapsing after earthquake in Idaho
A relatively mild earthquake in Idaho last week led to some serious damage to a popular hiking and climbing area. The Baron Spire, located near Stanley, Idaho, faced the worst...
Dogs join forces to steal leftover dinner off kitchen counter in funny video
These fluffy leftover thieves realized they were stronger together.
Florida park removes name of police chief who once booted Jackie Robinson
A Florida park named after a police chief who notoriously forced baseball legend Jackie Robinson out of a minor league game in 1946 has been renamed. The Sanford City Commission...
Workers repainting NYC school with 1,000-plus lead paint violations
Workers on Thursday were repainting a Queens elementary school that racked up more than 1,000 positive tests for lead paint -- as neighbors expressed outrage over the alarming situation revealed...
WH economic adviser expects US unemployment rate to return to single digits
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow on Thursday said he expects the US unemployment rate to return to single-digit levels as early as this month and growth in the third...
Breonna Taylor's mother hopeful for justice after meeting with Kentucky AG
Breonna Taylor's mother said Thursday she is patiently hoping for justice after Kentucky's attorney general assured her he was still investigating her EMT daughter's death during a police raid. Tamika...
Most people with cats said they became closer during quarantine
Three-quarters of Americans with cats couldn’t have gotten through the quarantine without their pet, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 cat owners (57 percent of whom also have...
Former NFL troublemaker sets rival's jerseys on fire after getting sent a whole box
Joe Haden got torched by Adam "Pacman" Jones. After receiving a delivery of signed Haden jerseys in the mail from an unknown source, the 36-year-old former Bengals cornerback decided to...
Mets star carted off after crashing into wall, has knee injury
Jeff McNeil put a scare into his teammates, but avoided a worst-case outcome. The Mets utilityman was diagnosed with a bone contusion to the left knee, after he was removed...
Elderly Los Angeles patient dies from West Nile virus
A Los Angeles patient has died from the West Nile virus -- marking what's believed to be the first death this year from the mosquito-borne disease. The elderly patient from...
See first trailer for 'The Devil All the Time' with Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson
Netflix has released the first trailer for “The Devil All the Time,” a film starring Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson.
Feds charge 10 ex-cons in Brooklyn with gun crimes
Ten gun-packing ex-cons were hit with federal firearm charges in Brooklyn in just the past week — including several who were arrested for the gun crimes after being stopped for...
CDC warns masks with valves or vents don't prevent spread of COVID-19
Some breathable face masks don't do much to protect against spreading the coronavirus, health officials have warned. Face coverings with valves or vents — largely worn in pre-pandemic times by...
Le Creuset cookware up to 20 percent off for Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
If you're loving Le Creuset's Factory to Table Sale, then you'll be equally excited to check out the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale deals on the popular cookware brand. Nordstrom is offering...
Chicago top cop retires after comparing police reforms to 'rape': report
Chief Fred Waller sparked a slew of complaints for the words he used in a meeting to attack plans to pull officers from street patrols, the Chicago Sun-Times said.
Should Clint Frazier get more playing time?
After a rough weekend down in Tampa, the Yankees rebounded nicely in the Bronx with a two-game sweep of the Braves. To talk about everything going on with the Yankees,...
Machine Gun Kelly gets fired up in the Netflix film 'Project Power'
Megan Fox's "beautiful boy" instantly bonded with his Oscar-winning co-star Jamie Foxx.
Horrific details revealed in agonizing burning death of Bronx teen
Winston Ortiz, 18, was stabbed twice in the back and once in the chest on the fifth floor of a building on Woodycrest Avenue near West 165th Street in Highbridge.
DSW takes 25 percent off select styles for summer sale
Your search for footwear staples will be over after you take a look at DSW's latest sale. The popular retailer is taking 25% off select styles for its latest summer...
Penn State students must sign COVID-19 liability waiver to return to school
Penn State University students returning to campus for the upcoming school year must sign a liability waiver absolving the university of responsibility in the event of "personal injury, illness, permanent...
Here comes Josephine, the tropical storm that's already making history
But don't worry -- Josephine is expected to be short-lived and unlikely to come anywhere near the East Coast.
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' fraud trial has a new start date
The long-awaited criminal fraud trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes finally has a start date. The disgraced former Silicon Valley wunderkind will appear before a jury in March of next...
AMC Theaters will sell 15-cent tickets when cinemas reopen next week
They’re reel cheap! AMC Theaters will sell movie tickets for a dirt-cheap 15 cents a pop next week — to lure folks back to the big screen amid the coronavirus...
Thousands in Belarus form ‘lines of solidarity’ in protest
MINSK, Belarus — Thousands of people swarmed the streets of Belarus’ capital and other cities Thursday to keep up their protests of election results that extended the 26-year rule of...
How do you pronounce Kamala Harris? Here is the right way to say her name
The presumptive Democratic vice presidential candidate released a video in 2016 with kids showing the proper pronunciation of her first name.
Airline boots family after toddler with autism refuses to wear mask
"He is three and has autism and sensory processing disorders, so he wouldn't keep the mask on," Alyssa Sadler, of Houston, told ABC affiliate KTRK.
Iran seized oil tanker for hours in international waters, US says
Iranian troops swooped down from a navy chopper onto a Liberian-flagged oil tanker in international waters in the Gulf of Oman, taking over the vessel for several hours amid mounting...
Burger King pre-printing face masks with orders written on them
Droplets produced when a person speaks can spread COVID-19, according to the CDC. That appears to be the inspiration for a new promotion from Burger King aimed at keeping its...
Men are drinking human breast milk to get ripped and fight cancer — but is it safe?
The breast medicine money can buy? The new Netflix docuseries "(Un)well" is raising safety concerns.
FBI to join investigation into Beirut explosion: US envoy
The FBI will join Lebanese and international authorities investigating last week’s massive blast in Beirut that killed at least 172 people, injured about 6,000 and left large sections of the...
Cuomo orders State Police to investigate anti-Semitic graffiti on UES
Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered the State Police on Thursday to investigate the anti-Semitic messages left on two Upper East Side buildings -- including the office of a state assemblywoman. Two...
De Blasio pressures NYC teachers to show up on first day of school
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday increased pressure for teachers to show up on the first day of school -- saying it's "their job" — as he shot down pleas...
Entire Spanish region bans public smoking over COVID concerns
The ban will prevent smoking in public places, such as restaurants and bars, and outside unless six feet can be maintained from other people in the northwest region.
Amed Rosario won't lose his Mets spot to upstart rookie
Through three weeks of the season, Andres Gimenez has been among the Mets’ best players, but that doesn’t mean he will remain in the lineup. With Amed Rosario sidelined for...
Twitter to expand crackdown on mail-in ballot misinformation
Twitter this week said that it will expand its crackdown on on misinformation surrounding the election and mail-in voting. The social network — which made waves in May when it...
Jets' coordinator's dig at Seahawks draws response from Pete Caroll
Gregg Williams gave the Seahawks some bulletin board material for their Week 14 game against the Jets. The Jets’ defensive coordinator took a little swipe at the Seahawks’ defensive system,...
Tear gas at Portland protests raises concern about pollution
SALEM, Ore. — The presence of US agents has diminished in Portland, Oregon, but city officials are still cleaning up tear gas residue from the streets, dirt and possibly the...
This husband's 'bright idea' ruined his wife's 9,000-piece puzzle
A mom from Brisbane, Australia, had spent a couple of months completing a 9,000-piece puzzle. After feeling accomplished, her daughter tried taking a video of her mom next to her...
Bronx teen fatally stabbed, set on fire was graduate from 'good family': neighbors
The teen who was set on fire and stabbed to death in a brutal Bronx attack was a recent high school graduate who “was never mixed up in the wrong...
Doctor drove 138 mph in crash that killed med student, prosecutors say
Dr. Jonathan Nakhla, a 36-year-old neurosurgeon at Mobile Infirmary, has been charged with manslaughter in an Aug. 1 wreck in Mobile that killed passenger Samantha Alison Thomas.
CDC issues grim warning to Americans about upcoming fall
A top CDC official has warned that the US must brace for the "worst fall" ever in the history of public health disasters if Americans don't follow coronavirus guidelines. “For...
New York's economic outlook ranked worst in the nation
A conservative think tank ranked New York's economic outlook the worst in the nation as the state tries to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. The Empire State placed dead last...
Take Joe Girardi's Phillies in this spot
And they’re off! Joe Biden: “Because whining is what Donald Trump does best, better than any president in American history.”... Kamala Harris: “We have a president who cares more about...
South Dakota to build $400K security fence around governor's mansion
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is getting a $400,000 taxpayer-funded security fence around her home, with state officials saying her lackadaisical approach to the coronavirus pandemic has helped make her...
NCAA says March Madness will happen in 2021
The future is uncertain. The state of the pandemic may not be any better come March. Still, NCAA senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt has declared that COVID-19 will not...
49ers star gets record-breaking $75 million deal
The San Francisco 49ers locked up star tight end George Kittle, who just became the highest-paid NFL tight end ever. Kittle, a two-time Pro Bowler, agreed to a five-year, $75...
Sister of butchered tech CEO reveals he was 'put back together' for funeral
The sister of Fahim Saleh — the tech CEO who was murdered and dismembered inside his Manhattan apartment — posted an emotional tribute to her "beautiful" brother Thursday, revealing that...
Wisconsin state agency tells employees to wear masks even during Zoom calls
A Wisconsin state agency is reportedly mandating that its employees wear face masks during video conferences, even if they are home alone. In a July 31 email, the Department of...
Racehorse dynasty heir may be key to delivering COVID-19 vaccine
The heir to a racehorse dynasty in India will likely be key in bringing the world a COVID-19 cure -- with his vaccine manufacturing company scaled to help produce more...
Trump announces peace deal between Israel, United Arab Emirates
President Trump on Thursday announced a historic peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates that would pave the way for full normalization of relations between the two Middle...
Teen boy among eight victims as NYC shooting surge rages on
A 14-year-old boy was wounded in a Bronx shooting -- one of eight people shot across the city Wednesday into Thursday morning amid a recent citywide spate in gunplay, according...
Scientists catch bats to trace origins of coronavirus in Thailand
Scientists in Thailand are scouring caves to catch bats in an effort to trace the origins of the coronavirus. The research team trekked up a hill to set up nets...
Naomi Osaka on returning to the US Open amid the coronavirus pandemic
No one is itching to hit the court harder at this year's US Open than Naomi Osaka. With the fanless tournament set to get under way later this month in...
Woman robs man with Taser at hotel in online date gone horribly wrong: cops
A Washington state woman used a high-voltage pink stun gun to rob a man she met on a dating app at a Boston hotel, police said. Selena Rivera-Apodaca, 24, of...
Trump urges FBI Director Wray to be more 'forthcoming' about Russia probe
President Trump sidestepped a question about whether FBI Director Christopher Wray should step down over the bureau's role in the "Russian collusion" investigation but hoped he would be "forthcoming" about...
BLM organizer who called looting ‘reparations’ dismisses peaceful protesting
The Chicago Black Lives Matter organizer who justified looting as “reparation" has doubled down -- insisting this week that even calling someone a criminal is "based on racism." Ariel Atkins...
Woman fights off creep who tried to rape her with phone: cops
A brave woman turned her cellphone into a weapon and used it to fight off a man who tried to rape her near a Queens park, police said early Thursday....
New ocean will form in Africa as continent splits in two: scientists
The two pieces of land are pulling apart at a rate of seven millimeters per year.
‘The Umbrella Academy': 8 reasons to watch Netflix's cinematic spectacle
Confidence and spandex are replaced by dysfunction and leather.
Orange County declares Kobe Bryant Day on Aug. 24
Aug. 24 in Orange County, Calif. will now be known as Kobe Bryant Day. Orange County’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to make official the tribute to the late...
Abandoned by state after explosion, Lebanese help each other
BEIRUT — In the southern Lebanese town of Haris, a newlywed couple is living in one of Safy Faqeeh’s apartments for free. He’s never met them before and they aren’t...
Bashar al-Assad nearly faints during address to Syrian parliament
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad interrupted a speech before parliament after starting to feel faint -- telling lawmakers he needed to "sit down for a minute." The moment occurred when the...
Ex-Pinterest COO sues company for gender discrimination, wrongful termination
One of Pinterest’s former highest-ranking executives has sued the company, claiming she was discriminated against for being a woman – and then faced retaliation and wrongful termination when she spoke...
Six former EPA bosses call for agency reset after election
Six former Environmental Protection Agency chiefs called Wednesday for a “reset” at the agency after President Donald Trump’s regulation-chopping, industry-minded first term, backing a detailed plan by former EPA staffers...
Apple Music and Apple TV+ reportedly to be bundled at a discount
Apple is reportedly preparing a number of packages that would bundle its subscription services at a discount. The bundles, which the iPhone maker is internally calling "Apple One," according to...
Russian powerlifter fractures both knees in horrifying lift gone wrong
A stomach-churning video shows a Russian powerlifter fracturing both of his knees while attempting to squat approximately 882 pounds. Alexander Sedykh attempted the lift at the World Raw Powerlifting Federation...
Teen killer caught on video allegedly dragging woman's body in trash bin
Chilling video has emerged of a 17-year-old British boy rolling the body of a mother of two through the streets in a trash bin after attacking her in the woods,...
FDA list of 'do not use' hand sanitizers has grown to nearly 150
The Food and Drug Administration has recalled more hand sanitizers with a new, deadly toxin -- bringing its growing "do not use" list to nearly 150 products. The new additions...
Swapping red meat for plant protein may lower some cardiovascular risks
A small Stanford University School of Medicine study comparing the effect of swapping out red meat for the plant-based protein found that it may lower some cardiovascular risk factors. The...
Dr. Martens repays UK COVID-19 aid after sales boom
British boot maker Dr. Martens has paid back a government aid package meant to support its workers during the coronavirus pandemic following a massive sales surge. The iconic brand known...
Trump unloads on Dems for holding up new COVID-19 stimulus
President Trump blamed Democrats for holding up a coronavirus stimulus package over demands that additional funds be allocated for the Postal Service and mail-in voting this November. "They want $3.5...
School counselor accused of telling student she'd 'get raped'
A Las Vegas high school counselor allegedly told a teenage student he believed she would get sexually assaulted at some point in her life, police said.
Doctors find hypothermia can help get coronavirus patients off ventilators
A group of New York physicians has found that inducing therapeutic hypothermia can help get coronavirus patients in the Intensive Care Unit off ventilators. Desperate for more answers and options,...
MLS fans boo players for kneeling during national anthem
Soccer players from FC Dallas and Nashville SC were booed by fans for kneeling ahead of Wednesday night's game — a reaction one defender called "absolutely disgusting." Photos show the...
Novak Djokovic is all in on the US Open
Novak Djokovic confirmed Thursday he will compete at the US Open in Flushing this month, roughly two months after he tested positive for coronavirus. “I am happy to confirm that...
Couple charged after infant found dead in bucket of tar
A Texas couple is facing felony charges after their 1-week-old son was found dead in a five-gallon bucket of tar, authorities said. Roland Grabowski, 42, and Donna Grabowski, 41, of...
Biden raised $26 million in a day after picking Kamala Harris as VP
Joe Biden's campaign raised a whopping $26 million in the 24 hours after announcing Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate, the presumptive Democratic nominee said. Speaking to donors Wednesday...
South Korea installs anti-virus bus shelters with temperature sensors
Bus shelters in South Korea’s capital, Seoul, are now on the front lines of the coronavirus response. In an effort to curb the spread of the illness, authorities have installed...
Fatburger owner to buy Johnny Rockets chain for $25 million
Fat Brands is going to have to loosen its belt after this acquisition. The parent company of popular burger chain Fatburger saw its shares skyrocket more than 200 percent after...
Suspended pitcher blasts 'snitching' Astros players for sign-stealing fallout
In his first interview since getting suspended eight games for a July 28 incident with the Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly said that his animosity toward the...
Trump slams 'mad woman' Harris, claims Dems will destroy economy
President Trump called presumptive vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris a radical "mad woman" Thursday, said the tax-and-spend policies of the Democratic ticket would wreak havoc on the economy, and predicted...
The big looming decision on Sam Darnold's future
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...
US workers file under a million jobless claims for first time since March
Some 963,000 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as new jobless claims fell below 1 million for the first time since March.
Trump administration seeking to ease environmental standards for shower heads
The US government has proposed loosening environmental standards for shower heads in the wake of complaints from the commander-in-chief about weak-flowing fixtures. The Department of Energy proposal would effectively allow...
Pompeo rejects criticism of US response to mass protests
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo this week rejected the "insulting" suggestion that America's moral authority was somehow damaged globally by the US government's response to mass protests over the murder...
How a Australian surfer survived his harrowing encounter with a shark
It was a real-life Jaws nightmare. An Australian man who survived a harrowing shark attack that left him with a gaping leg wound recounted how he fought off the great...
Trump predicts AOC will unseat Schumer
President Trump on Thursday predicted that far left Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez would mount a challenge against Sen. Chuck Schumer -- and defeat him.
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ creators reveal they quit Netflix live-action series
Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko are no longer involved with the planned live-action adaptation of the series at Netflix.
What no student loan payments until 2021 really means for you
You don’t have to make another federal student loan payment in 2020. Now is the time, though, to decide what to do before your bill arrives in January 2021. Federal...
Protesters block ICE bus from leaving in 12-hour standoff
The crowd flocked to a parking lot in Bend, where the buses were parked, after a community activist went on Facebook Live about the two men who were detained earlier...
Wild video shows cop save man in wheelchair stuck on train tracks
Heart-stopping video shows a California cop saving a man's life with seconds to spare after his wheelchair got trapped in the middle of a crossing -- as a train barreled...
GoFundMe launched for teen set on fire, stabbed in Bronx building
The heartbroken aunt of the teen set on fire and fatally stabbed inside a Bronx apartment building this week launched a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral expenses for her...
Here's when you might see another stimulus check
The IRS could send out most of the proposed $1,200 payments by the end of August if lawmakers reach a deal to send them out this week.
California brush fire burns more than 10,000 acres in less than 24 hours
The fierce brush fire that forced the evacuation of hundreds in Los Angeles County has burned through more than 10,000 acres (15.6 square miles), according to California fire officials. The...
The Weeknd donates $300,000 to Beirut explosion relief effort
He's been on a philanthropy bender in recent months, with major donations to coronavirus relief, Black Lives Matter and social justice organizations.
Chicago looters smash Ronald McDonald House with sick kids inside
Sick kids and their families cowered in fear inside a Chicago Ronald McDonald House as looters smashed the front door while trying to get inside this week, according to staff....
Nasal spray could offer protection against COVID-19: scientists
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, have devised a nasal spray to administer synthetic antibodies, which they believe will help stop the spread of the coronavirus. A team...
NYPD's terrible excuse for doing nothing during beatdown of teen girl
The NYPD used a misleading video in an attempt to defend its own inaction after two-dozen cops were caught standing idly by as a teenage girl was thrashed in the...
Tiny house in New York City is a million-dollar dump
This is what you get for $1 million in New York City. Nestled among beautiful brownstones in south Brooklyn, this $1.08 million eyesore has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a...
DJ LeMahieu not running away from .400 talk
Not much about 2020 looks the way it did in 2019. DJ LeMahieu does. Perhaps even better. The second baseman did it all Wednesday night, recording four hits and also...
Mets veteran struggles in return to rotation
Nearly three years later, Robert Gsellman is returning to the rotation. Though Walker Lockett appeared to be the favorite to fill Wednesday’s vacancy against the Nationals, Luis Rojas gave Gsellman...
China says chicken wings from Brazil tested positive for coronavirus
A batch of frozen chicken wings exported from Brazil to China tested positive for coronavirus, Chinese officials announced Thursday. The infected poultry was discovered in the city of Shenzhen during...
Salt Lake City suspends police K9 after it bit a black man with his hands up
The Salt Lake City Police Department is suspending its K9 unit after an officer's body camera footage shows a dog biting a black man with his hands up, the department...
Chicago driver hit pedestrian, circled back for fatal blow, police say
CHICAGO — A man was ordered held Wednesday for using an SUV to strike and kill a pedestrian and injure her daughter while they walked along a Chicago street. During...
Bob Woodward obtained letters between Trump, Kim Jong Un for new book
Veteran Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward's new book about President Donald Trump is titled “Rage” and will be released Sept. 15, less than two months before Election Day, according to...
Teen arrested for robbing son of NYPD counterterrorism head John Miller
A 17-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday and charged with robbing the 13-year-old son of NYPD Deputy Commissioner John Miller two days earlier near Central Park, sources said. The suspected thief...
This is how the Mets offense was always supposed to look
Three weeks into the season, the most stunning statistic so far is this: Across Major League Baseball, the combined batting average of all 30 teams entering Wednesday’s games was .235....
NFL provides another coronavirus update
The NFL extended daily coronavirus testing for players and staff until further notice even though the positive test rate from the first two weeks of camp has been less than...
Inside an NYC grocery store during COVID-19 — and the city’s new reality
“People are more appreciative ... they got used to seeing us there helping them out when [the coronavirus] was really strong, and I think they appreciate it,” one Gristedes employee...