August 2, 2021
Fourth police officer who responded to Capitol riot dies of suicide
A Washington, DC police officer who responded to the deadly riot at the US Capitol on Jan. 6 took his own life last month, making him the fourth law enforcement...
Newest Giant brings a lot of versatility
Joe Looney could challenge for a starting position at three different interior offensive line spots.
Once ballyhooed Jet now feels like an afterthought
Chris Herndon had an awful 2020 season, and so far during this year’s camp, he feels like an afterthought.
Michael Conforto's slump complicates Mets' free agency future
The 2021 Mets, not terrible, while certainly not great, addressed a current conundrum Monday when they sat Michael Conforto.
The ads for the Olympic Games are preachy, hypocritical nausea
As if it weren’t bad enough that viewers have had to suffer woke protests, symbols and gestures from athletes at the Olympics, they also have to endure TV ad after...
Army gives Pfizer $3.5B contract to make 500 million COVID vaccine doses
The Pentagon announced the US Army had awarded Pfizer a $3.5 billion contract to manufacture 500 million doses of its COVID vaccine by the end of next year for distribution...
Isles defenseman files for arbitration
Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech was one of 17 NHL players to file for arbitration Sunday
'MVP!': Cat takes the field at Yankee Stadium to fans' delight
The Yankees had themselves a true cat-astrophe on Monday — and no, it wasn’t the 7-1 loss to the Orioles. A feline visitor on the warning track brought the matchup...
Yankees ace tests positive for COVID-19, scratched from start
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has been scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday after testing positive for COVID-19.
Mets rookie tagged by Marlins in listless loss
After allowing three earned runs total in five July starts, rookie Tylor Megill surrendered five runs, four earned, in Monday's start.
Debuting Yankees pitcher historically bad in lackluster loss
Andrew Heaney became the first pitcher in Yankees history to allow four or more home runs in his team debut in a lackluster 7-1 loss.
NYC assistant principal bravely fends off coyote on beach
An assistant principal in Brooklyn bravely fought off a menacing coyote with a stick while walking on a Massachusetts beach last week, a report said.
Nets bring back Blake Griffin on one-year NBA free agency deal
The Nets re-upped the six-time NBA All-Star on Friday, agreeing to a one-year deal with Griffin on the opening day of free agency.
JetBlue adding hundreds of jobs, staying put in NY
After flirting with a move to sunny Florida, Jet Blue Airways will stay at their headquarters in New York.
Yankees new signings continue long tradition of lefty power
The Yankees have taken advantage of a short porch in right field since The Babe christened the old joint on 161st Street in 1923.
US renews policy that allows expulsion of illegal immigrants over COVID fears
The CDC announced Monday that it had renewed a policy allowing the expulsion of illegal immigrants due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19.
Training camp hijinks show Giants coach's comedic side
The creativity and audacity involved in Joe Judge's verbal duel at training camp offers a glimpse into his relationship with players.
New mask mandates might not be a very Happy Meal for McDonald's customers, staff
McDonald's is requiring all customers and staff to wear masks again in US locations with high or substantial COVID-19 transmission, the company said Monday.
Knicks re-sign veteran point guard after resurgent season
The 32-year-old agreed to a three-year, $43 million dollar deal for the point guard, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Knicks added ex-Celtics forward in busy first day of free agency
The Knicks and forward Evan Fournier agreed on Monday to a four-year deal worth up to $78 million, according to ESPN.
Woman possibly ejected through sunroof before ending up dead in creek
The body of Cassandra Johnston was found in Byberry Creek one day after a private investigator located the missing woman’s car while riding in a helicopter, WPVI reported.
Trump hitting the road again with his next campaign-style rally
Former President Donald Trump will hold his next campaign-style rally in Alabama later this month, his political organization announced Monday.
Gov. Cuomo grilled for 11 hours by AG probers over sex-harass claims
Gov. Andrew Cuomo was grilled for about 11 hours over the sexual-misconduct allegations against him as part of a probe by state Attorney General Letitia James, a report said Monday.
Trae Young getting huge extension from Hawks
After becoming a breakout star in the playoffs, Trae Young is now being paid like one. Young and the Atlanta Hawks agreed to a five-year, $207 million supermax extension, according...
Elite mask hypocrites think they're entitled to flout rules they impose on YOU
There’s a handy device for determining status in American society: whether someone feels obligated to abide by his or her own COVID rules.
Heat hand sharpshooter historic free agency deal
Duncan Robinson just made history with his new contract.
How Lily James transformed into Pamela Anderson for upcoming Hulu miniseries
Lily James will be starring as Pamela Anderson in the upcoming miniseries "Pam & Tommy" alongside Seth Rogen and Sebastian Stan.
Republican Study group calls $1T infrastructure deal a 'Trojan horse' for Democrats
The congressional Republican Study Committee on Monday blasted the Senate's proposed $1 trillion infrastructure bill as a "Trojan horse" for Democratic social spending.
Refunding police is necessary but not sufficient to stop crime spiral
For years, radical scholars and activists had been pushing to defund or even abolish police departments, but most liberal cities had deep enough reservoirs of sanity to keep them at...
Jets' defensive line sends warning to NFL: 'We're coming'
It is easy to identify the weaknesses on the Jets’ roster, but the defensive line is clearly the team’s strength.
NYC man sues over alleged foster-care sex abuse that started when he was 4
Lamont Wilder, a 47-year-old barber in The Bronx, recounted to The Post how he bounced around foster-care homes until he was 21.
McConnell cautions against 'artificial timetable' rushing infrastructure vote
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is cautioning Democrats against placing an “artificial timetable” for passage, arguing for a “robust” amendment process on the legislation.
Jimmy Butler set to get max extension from Heat
Jimmy Butler will be a Miami Heat, through and through.
Drone slams into building in World Trade Center complex, pilot in custody
A drone struck a skyscraper in the World Trade Center complex and became lodged on the building's facade Monday afternoon, landing the operator in custody, law-enforcement sources told The Post.
Jets cornerback looks ready for Year 2 jump
Observations from Jets training camp on Monday.
US-born girl rescued from Syrian camp after growing up under ISIS
Aminah Mohamad had been living under ISIS control since 2014 before being sent to a Kurdish-controlled detention camp where she was rescued July 17, according to Buzzfeed.
Vaccination numbers spike in states with high COVID rates, White House says
More people in states with high COVID-19 case rates are getting vaccinated against the virus, the head of the White House unit in charge of countering the pandemic said Monday.
A public-safety game plan for Eric Adams
Brooklyn Borough President and former NYPD captain Eric Adams daringly ran on a law-and-order mayoral platform, earning the Democratic nod in a field populated with progressives bent on defunding the...
Chris Paul isn't going anywhere
The Phoenix Suns and Chris Paul are running it back. The star point guard and the Suns agreed on a four-year contract worth up to $120 million, according to ESPN....
Subway train collides with shopping cart, snarling evening commutes in NYC
A subway train collided with a shopping cart on the tracks at Fulton Street Station in Manhattan Monday, leading to a fire and temporarily knocking out rush hour A and...
Beloved former New York Post paginator Dominick 'Dom' Marrano dies at 74
Dominick “Dom” Marrano, The Post’s beloved former chief paginator known for his good nature and “Brooklyn-basted wisdom,” died Sunday after a long battle with lung cancer and emphysema.
Mike Conley opts to stick with Jazz in NBA free agency
The Jazz and the point guard came to an agreement on a three-year, $68 million deal according to multiple reports Monday.
The Times cozied up to the CCP and other commentary
Media watch: The Times Cozied Up to the CCP “The world’s verdict on the lab leak seems to be shifting,” notes Ashley Rindsberg at UnHerd — but let’s not forget...
New Jets tackle already looking like a steal
Moses spent the past seven seasons in Washington, where he started the last 96 consecutive games.
Anderson Cooper lists late mom Gloria Vanderbilt's NYC home for $1.13M
The two-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment belonged to the late socialite, fashion designer, artist, and heiress for more than two decades.
Knicks bring back two of their own to open NBA free agency
The Knicks made a big commitment to center Nerlens Noel, meaning the future for center Mitchell Robinson is unclear. As NBA free agency opened Monday, the Knicks are going the...
Average daily number of new US COVID cases spikes more than 300% in three weeks
The average daily number of new coronavirus cases in the US has surged more than 300 percent in the past three weeks -- with hotspot states including Florida and Louisiana.
Giants defensive end doing whatever it takes to be 'legendary'
Dexter Lawrence is as conditioned as a 6-foot-4, 340-ish pound man can possibly be.
Kyle Lowry has a new team
From We The North to South Beach, Kyle Lowry is getting a change of scenery.
Judge denies new trial request in Mollie Tibbetts case
A judge on Monday rejected a convicted man’s request for a new trial in the 2018 killing of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts.
'Fauda' star Lior Raz returns in new series 'Hit and Run'
Israeli tour guide Segev Azulai is not visiting New York City for a carefree sightseeing jaunt -- but to avenge his wife's murder in "Hit and Run." The new nine-episode...
The world needs answers: When will the Dems back a bipartisan probe into the Wuhan lab-leak theory?
Grounds to suspect that the coronavirus came from a Chinese lab grew stronger still Monday with a new report from congressional Republicans citing a “preponderance of evidence” for the theory....
Rangers goalie progressing toward new deal
Igor Shesterkin opted not to exercise his arbitration rights by Sunday’s deadline.
World arm-wrestle champ tied to ‘bogus’ cure dies after cancer bout: docs
Jason Vale, 52, passed away Friday morning "after a lengthy illness" while awaiting trial in federal court for his latest tussle with the law over the alleged snake-oil scheme.
De Blasio gets it right: Focus on jabs — not harmful, unnecessary mask mandates
Mayor Bill de Blasio just showed how his trouble with taking bold action can be a good thing: On Monday, he decided against reinstating a mask mandate, instead simply encouraging...
NYC appeals ruling that struck down part of anti-chokehold law
The city is appealing a recent ruling that struck down a controversial part of the anti-chokehold law, court papers show. In June, Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Laurence Love sided with...
Lonzo Ball lands with new team in free agency splash
Lonzo Ball is headed to the Windy City.
NYC agrees to briefly suspend moving homeless people from hotels
The city has agreed to briefly suspend moving homeless people from Midtown hotels to regular shelters while they assess the process.
Letters to the Editor — Aug. 3, 2021
The Issue: The Biden administration’s policy of letting migrants enter the United States, even with COVID. Miranda Devine is one of the few journalists who is not afraid to point...
Olympic memorabilia fetching high prices at auctions
Sneaking into the Olympics Olympic tchotchkes are being hustled for sale. Like Michael Jordan’s ’84 sneakers. Even if you can’t jump as high you have to bid high. Gold medals are...
Mets bench struggling outfielder and give him 'homework'
Rather than insert Michael Conforto in their starting lineup Monday night, the Mets sent their veteran outfielder to study hall.
Inside Kathy Griffin's fight for life: Drugs, suicide note — and now lung cancer
The troublemaking comedienne loves to pick fights with celebrities and politicians, but now she’s in the fight of her life against cancer — after battling thoughts of suicide and an...
Thousands of travelers stranded after airline cancels, delays hundreds of flights
Thousands of Spirit Airlines customers were left stranded on Sunday and Monday after the budget air carrier canceled hundreds of flights, according to reports.
Minnesota woman allegedly shot ex in the head, buried him beneath shed
Karina See Her was arrested in St. Paul after the body of her ex-husband, Kou Yang was found wrapped in “some type of material” beneath a newly built shed, according...
Cuomo's $106M light show reportedly gathering dust in storage
The state has spent $106 million on light show that is gathering dust in storage four years after Gov. Andrew Cuomo promised it would "blow people away," according to a...
Toms River East heads back to LLWS tournament
The Beasts from the East are back, and they're heading to Bristol.
Sea of sharks escape deadly red tide by hiding in Florida neighborhood
These spooked sharks are swimming with the fishes.
Real estate giant to employees: Get vaccinated or get fired
Related Companies is the latest New York-based real estate giant to crack down on employees who are not vaccinated. The Manhattan-based firm -- whose marquee properties include Midtown Manhattan's Hudson...
Chaos unfolds during Team USA upset in beach volleyball
Team USA's beach volleyball duo of Sarah Sponcil and Kelly Cales had their pursuit of a gold medal end in chaotic fashion Sunday.
It's time to stop the PPR madness in fantasy football
How about scoring for first downs converted instead?
NY Public Library workers rip system's handling of COVID in scathing online missive
New York Public Library workers have posted an online missive declaring that working in the system throughout the COVID-19 pandemic was a "nightmare."
Legendary wrestler reportedly released by WWE
The 16-time World Champion was "frustrated" with recent booking decisions and contacted Vince McMahon directly to request his release.
Olympic-medalist tweets she's 'final boss' you face after beating 'other masc lesbians'
Medal-winning US Olympic shot-putter Raven Saunders posted a tweet calling herself "the final boss" you face after trouncing "all the other masc lesbians."
Biden calls on states to help renters with COVID relief funds
President Biden called on states to use unspent rental assistance included in the COVID relief packages to aid renters and homeowners after the ban expired over the weekend.
No evidence that Americans need COVID-19 booster shots: NIH director
The head of the National Institutes of Health said Monday there is no reason to believe at this point that Americans will need to get booster shots for the COVID-19...
Dog owner claims pooch died on Hawaiian Airlines flight, wants answers
Dr. Randall Carpio claims his 2-year-old pit bull died while flying on Hawaiian Airlines — and that the company hasn't offered any answers about the dog's death.
Rebel Wilson channels Britney Spears' 'Crazy'
The actress shared a photo with her over 10 million followers on Instagram rocking long blonde mermaid tresses while wearing a green off-the-shoulder sequin top, black pants and chunky sneakers.
New York State hotel jobs down nearly 40 percent as COVID outbreak lingers
The New York State hotel industry will end the year with nearly 40 percent fewer jobs than it had in 2019 -- before COVID-19 triggered travel restrictions and lockdowns that...
Another cop on duty during Capitol riot reportedly kills himself
A cop who was on duty when the US Capitol was stormed by an angry mob Jan. 6 has committed suicide -- the third responding officer to take his own...
The best over-the-counter medicines to help prevent & fight the cold that's going around, according to an MD
It's more important than ever to know which pills, sprays and treatments to have on hand and ready for sluggish days of feeling not-so-good.
Lindsey Graham tests positive for COVID-19, says he's 'very glad' he was vaccinated
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham on Monday revealed that he contracted COVID-19 despite being vaccinated — in a "breakthrough" case as the more contagious Delta variant of the virus spreads.
Giants' big signing starts flashing skills at practice
Observations from Giants’ training camp on Monday. Something good It was a quiet first week for WR Kenny Golladay, but the big-ticket free agent addition was more noticeable on Monday....
Breaking down Anthony Rizzo's immediate Yankees impact
All it took for the Yankees to turn it around was a couple of games against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp...whoops, I meant the Miami Marlins. Anthony Rizzo made his presence...
Syracuse women's basketball coach resigns amid misconduct investigation
Quentin Hillsman has resigned as Syracuse University's women's basketball coach amid an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior. "The University has accepted Coach Quentin Hillsman's resignation," Syracuse athletic director John...
There's a scary dating trend emerging for singles in the post-COVID world
According to a recent study from the dating site Hinge, more than half of the app's users have been stricken by newfound phobia FODA — a fear of dating again...
US expands Afghan refugee program as Taliban violence rises
The Biden administration on Monday expanded its efforts to assist at-risk Afghan citizens flee Taliban violence ahead of the U.S. military pullout.
Olympian compares 'cold slop' food to prison
Race walker Tom Bosworth of Great Britain unveiled his diet at the Olympic housing complex in Sapporo in a video that has since been deleted from his Twitter account.
Mom allegedly shot dead by boyfriend in front of her kids
Joana Peca was repeatedly shot in the face in St. Petersburg — allegedly by her boyfriend Benjamin Robert Williams, whose nickname is "Bambi,'' police said.
Devils delete very questionable Instagram post: 'Who edited this'
The Devils' social media team posted and deleted a doctored image of Dougie Hamilton.
Apple bans 'Tinder for anti-vaxxers' from App Store
Apple has banned a dating and friendship app for unvaccinated people from its App Store — but the so-called “Tinder for anti-vaxxers” is still available on Android devices. Unjected —...
Recently-discovered underwater volcano named for this popular franchise
A group of researchers in Australia has uncovered the remnants of an ancient underwater volcano in the Indian Ocean that resembles J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy's "Eye of Sauron." As described in "The Fellowship of...
Nation's top QB recruit leaving high school early for Ohio State
The NCAA’s new legislation allowing athletes to profit on their Name, Image and Likeness has already made its mark on the collegiate landscape. Now, the rules are beginning to alter...
'Feels like I’m walking on clouds': The tech behind Tokyo Olympics' fast track
The brick-red track is made by Mondo, a company that’s been around since 1948 and has been the supplier for 12 Olympic Games.
2020 Olympics, Day 11: Simone Biles is back
Simone Biles is back. Can she bring home the gold?
Turkey battles wildfires for sixth day; 10,000 are evacuated
For the sixth straight day, Turkish firefighters battled Monday to control the blazes that are tearing through forests near Turkey’s beach destinations.
Nigerian Instagram influencer pleads guilty to million-dollar fraud
Ramon Abbas — a k a social media star "Hushpuppi," who boasts 2.5 million followers on the app — admitted he was involved in a conspiracy to defraud a Qatari businessman.
Families urge using new DNA tech to ID Pearl Harbor unknowns
Some families of crew members are demanding the US military take advantage of advances in DNA technology to identify 85 sailors and Marines from the Arizona who were buried as...
US employers increase pressure on workers to get COVID vaccine
Employers are losing patience with unvaccinated workers. For months, most employers relied on information campaigns, bonuses and other incentives to encourage their workforces to get the COVID-19 shot. Now, a...
Here's where NYC's real estate market stands right now
Here are the latest housing prices and forecasts in New York City so you know what to expect when you hit the market.
Heat emerge as frontrunners to land All-Star point guard in free agency
Kyle Lowry could be on his way to the 305. The Heat are emerging as a serious contender to land the Raptors point guard, according to ESPN. Miami has reportedly made moves...
This governor offering first statewide antibody testing for fully vaccinated
The program, dubbed "Booster Battlefield Assessment" will allow state residents vaccinated more than six months ago and who are over the age of 60 to have their blood drawn and...
Adams: Cops who told The Post about NYC's surging teen violence 'were right'
Eric Adams on Monday sided with the cops who told The Post about the difficulty of dealing with deadly teen shootings in NYC -- and renewed his call to eliminate...
Bill and Melinda Gates reportedly finalize their divorce
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates and estranged wife Melinda finalized their divorce Monday — months after they first announced their split, a report said.
Shop Wayfair's 'Save Big, Give Back' event: Furniture, rugs & more
A reminder that not all of us have a place to call home: 10% of the profits will be donated to help solve homelessness across the country.
Royal flush: America’s best public restroom is in NYC
The unlikely loo location is causing a stink. Still, its designers invite you to "potty like a rock star."
'World's Sexiest Athlete' sees Olympic debut take unfortunate turn
Track and field star Alica Schmidt, who is commonly referred to as “the World’s Sexiest Athlete,” probably didn't envision her Olympic debut turning out like this.
Daughter of Florida collapse victim charged in NYC domestic assault
Ariana Hevia, 23, is accused of pummeling her lover with a "closed fist, causing lacerations, bleeding and substantial pain" to the man's "nose and lips."
Cambodia to mix vaccines as booster shots to fight COVID
Prime Minister Hun Sen, launching the vaccination campaign for 12-17 years old, said on Sunday that the third dose will be offered to between 500,000 to one million frontline workers...
Meet the 46-year-old Olympic skater taking on teens in Tokyo
Dallas Oberholzer is 46-years-old, sports a salt and pepper beard and somehow, is only the second-oldest skateboarder to be competing at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Flight makes emergency landing after fuel leak: video
United told NJ.com that the pilots decided to land about 60 miles east of their destination after they “encountered a possible fuel imbalance.”
Most expensive townhouse on UWS to hit the market for close to $30M
After nearly five years of construction and neighbor nuisances, the most expensive Upper West Side townhouse is finally hitting the market at a whopping $27.5 million, The Post has learned.
Startling new details emerge about Aaliyah's state of mind before deadly plane crash
“They took her out of the van; she didn’t even know she was getting boarded on a plane,” said Kingsley Russell. “She went on the airplane asleep.”
Little boy nurtures caterpillar into butterfly — until dog eats it
Ronnie Seddon, 3, has witnessed the miracle of birth, the joys of parenthood and the anguish of death — all in one hapless act, caught on video.
Oil prices slip 4 percent as supply grows
Oil prices tumbled about 4 percent on Monday as weak economic data from China and the United States, the world's top oil consumers, and higher crude output from OPEC producers stoked fears of weakness...
Knicks have considered a no-frills point guard plan in free agency
With the Suns likely to make Chris Paul a three-year, $90-plus million offer that will keep him in Phoenix, the Knicks may be in line to snare his backup .
Fires in Montana trap elk behind fence in terrifying blaze
As fires in Bighorn County, Montana, continue to blaze, dramatic video shows a trio of elk trapped behind a fence line. “Cutting the fence would have scared the elk and...
Success Academy says all staffers vaccinated as school year starts
All 2,700 Success Academy teachers and staffers have been vaccinated, the charter leader said Monday on its first day of school.
Does Javier Baez make Mets World Series contenders?
The Mets got help on Friday when they added Javier Baez right before the trade deadline. Unfortunately, the lineup still left much to be desired over the weekend as they...
This convenient carry-on luggage is currently on sale for over 40% off
With travel restrictions lifting in many states and counties, it's the perfect time to invest in a new piece of luggage. Save 41% on Brandless TM Checked Luggage during the...
De Blasio endorses Adams at general campaign launch
Mayor Bill de Blasio and over 50 other elected officials and labor leaders endorsed Eric Adams to be the Big Apple's next mayor at a City Hall Park rally Monday.
Woman dies after sweltering hike with man she'd just met
A hiker who cut short a trek through an Arizona mountain with a man she'd just met was found dead hours later amid sweltering temperatures, according to reports. The body...
Hong Kong authorities arrest pro-democracy singer for 'corrupt conduct'
HONG KONG - Hong Kong's anti-corruption watchdog on Monday charged a singer and prominent pro-democracy activist, Anthony Wong, with "corrupt conduct" at a 2018 election rally, the latest legal action against dissent by authorities in the Chinese-ruled city. The Independent...
How to style Parachute's new linen collection, according to the CEO
Bring your bedding out from under the covers and onto the streets with fashionable linen loungewear from Parachute, as styled by the CEO and founder Ariel Kaye.
Driver in fatal NYC pedicab hit-and-run released without bail
A Connecticut motorist accused of hitting and killing a pedicab driver in Manhattan was released without bail Sunday -- despite prosecutors' request that he be held on bond.
Millions in China under lockdown amid COVID outbreak
More than 1.2 million residents in Zhuzhou were ordered to stay home Monday for the next three days as the central city rolls out a testing and vaccination campaign, Agence...
Who is Raven Saunders? Meet the latest Olympian to protest on the podium
The South Carolina native has been winning awards since high school and sees many parallels between herself and the Incredible Hulk.
Dad sends heartbreaking text before death from COVID: 'I should have gotten the damn vaccine'
Michael Freedy, 39, had gone on vacation with fiancée Jessica du Preez and their children in mid-July, KVVU reported. He later went to the hospital were his condition worsened.
Curtis Sliwa blames gang-related mass shooting on illegal immigrants
Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa on Monday blamed illegal immigrants for the gang-related mass shooting that wounded 10 people in Queens this past weekend.
Why trans weightlifter's Olympic debut may be 'less than ideal'
A British doctor who has advised the decision to allow weightlifter Laurel Hubbard to compete against cisgender women in Tokyo may be judged as "less than ideal" -- but was...
John Ratcliffe calls on IOC to move 2022 Winter Games out of Beijing
Ratcliffe argued the CCP's conduct throughout the pandemic represents the antithesis of the spirit of the Olympics, adding that their behavior has "proven once again that they are no friend...
Thousands protest against COVID health pass in France
Thousands of people protested in Paris and other French cities on Saturday against a mandatory coronavirus health pass for entry into public venues.
Charles Connor, drummer for Little Richard, dies at age 86
Charles Connor, known for being Little Richard’s drummer who performed with other music greats including James Brown and Sam Cooke, has died. He was 86. Connor’s daughter, Queenie Connor Sonnefeld,...
Will de Blasio run for governor?
Mayor Bill de Blasio refused to rule out a run for governor while Gov. Andrew Cuomo grapples with multiple investigations over sexual harassment accusations and his handling of the coronavirus.
Star QB will miss significant time in massive injury blow
It looks like Carson Wentz is going to miss some time – again. Colts head coach Frank Reich said Monday that Wentz would undergo foot surgery to remove a broken...
Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine sold for $900 million
Reese Witherspoon's entertainment startup Hello Sunshine has been sold for $900 million to a firm backed by private-equity giant Blackstone Group.
Infamous friendship breakup meme sells as NFT for $51,530
The original post went viral, with social media users using the image as a template for memes about break-ups, political controversies and even diplomacy issues.
Olympic skater dishes on 'inhuman' conditions of Tokyo quarantine
An Olympic skateboarder, Candy Jacobs is back at home recovering, saying she was forced to endure “inhuman” conditions with no fresh air while quarantined for COVID-19 in Tokyo, reports said.
Natalie Mendoza is the new Satine in Broadway's 'Moulin Rouge!'
Broadway's “Moulin Rouge!” announced that Natalie Mendoza will take over the leading role of Satine when the musical resumes performances Sept. 24.
De Blasio requiring all newly hired city employees be vaccinated
“That is a pure vaccine mandate for new employees,” NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio said. “This is another step, as we intensify the vaccination effort.”
'I could have possibly hurt myself': Olympian speaks out after 0.0 dive
A Canadian diver scored a rare 0.0 in the Olympic 3m springboard semifinal on Saturday when she abandoned her dive attempt the moment she jumped. Pamela Ware, 28, took a...
Olympic cyclist suffers nasty spill when handlebars snap off
Australian Alex Porter took a nasty spill Monday when his handlebars snapped off his bicycle while he was riding at about 37 mph during a qualifying round for team pursuit...
Inside the Obamas' Martha's Vineyard estate and site of Barack's controversial 60th bash
Barack and Michelle's estate is expected to be the site of a controversial outdoor bash next week.
Goldman Sachs to pay junior bankers more than any other Wall Street firm
Goldman Sachs will see Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan’s six-figure salaries for entry-level bankers — and raise them $10,000.
Taliban members are reportedly running chatrooms on Clubhouse
As the Taliban sweep across Afghanistan, some members of the Islamist terrorist group are apparently making time to log on to Clubhouse, a trendy audio-based social media app. Taliban spokespeople...
Elderly man shoved to ground by Brooklyn driver after complaining about honking
The suspect hissed to the 76-year-old victim to “mind your f--king business” after the elderly man told him to stop honking his horn at the corner of Broadway and Sumner...
US expands Afghan refugee program amid 'increased Taliban violence'
The Biden administration is ramping up its efforts to evacuate Afghans at risk of reprisals from the Taliban amid an increase in violence, the State Department announced.
Giant panda in French zoo gives birth to female twins
A giant panda on loan to France from China gave birth to two female twin cubs early Monday, a French zoo announced, declaring “they are very lively, pink and plump.”
Cameras weren't working at park where woman, dog killed: report
Some surveillance cameras weren’t working at a popular Atlanta park where Katherine Janness and her dog were killed in a “gruesome” attack, according to a report.
Anti-masker NFL player lands on COVID-19 list
Dolphins tight end Adam Shaheen – who proudly lists "somewhere without a mask" as his location on Twitter – landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday.
Tom Brady throws helmet-slamming tantrum at practice
The Buccaneers’ pursuit of a second consecutive Super Bowl title is off to a heated start.
Bitcoin falls 5 percent after weekend rally above $42K
The price of bitcoin tumbled almost 5 percent Monday morning, dropping below $40,000 per coin again after reaching as high as $42,600 over the weekend.
Wild airline brawl caused by fight over broken recliner seat, witness says
A wild fistfight broke out between two passengers on an American Airlines flight -- over a reclined seat that got stuck, footage shows. The clip, obtained by KXAN, shows two...
'Not my baby': Mom shares heartbreak of 3-year-old's Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
A UK woman took her 3-year-old son to the hospital after he complained of a stomachache for about a week, and was devastated to find out he has Stage 4...
Wild brawl breaks out in Chicago over 'fake' Lollapalooza tickets
Wild footage shows three people crashing through a large Chicago hotel window as they brawled over fake Lollapalooza tickets, according to cops.
Reliable pitcher the difference in this AL matchup
Trying to prevent a “pandemic of the uneducated,” Dr. Stitches will attempt to get everyone up to date. Here goes. Anthony Rizzo and Joey Gallo are Yankees. Javy Baez is...
Refugees pushed to back of the line amid vaccine shortages
NEW DELHI — Salimullah, a Rohingya refugee, has been living in the Indian capital of New Delhi since 2013 when he fled violence in Myanmar. Stateless and now homeless after...
Olympic volleyball players crash heads in horrifying scene
A pair of Turkish women's volleyball players crashed into each other headfirst during Monday's Pool B matchup against the Russian Olympic Committee. Cansu Ozbay and Meliha Ismailoglu collided after attempting...
Cuomo mulls mandatory vaccines for nursing home workers, teachers
“If the numbers don’t come down, I think you have to consider mandatory vaccines for nursing home workers,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said during a press conference.
Two rare Sumatran tigers recovering after catching COVID-19
The tigers were immediately treated with antibiotics, antihistamines, anti-inflammatory drugs and multivitamins.
Get ready to show proof of vaccination at these NYC fitness hot spots
Equinox and its SoulCycle spinning studios are both set to require proof of vaccination for customers and employees alike, The Post has learned. The mandate will take effect in New...
DaBaby dropped from NYC's Governors Ball after homophobic rant backlash
DaBaby can ball if he wants to, just not at the Governors Ball. His latest lost gig follows his ban from the Lollapalooza tour.
This cookware set gives you all the tools you need for under $250
If you want to cook like the pros, you’re going to need to invest in some pro-worthy tools! Right now, this set of nonstick skillets, pans and pots is available...
Disney requires US employees to be fully vaccinated
The Mouse House said it will require all salaried and non-union hourly workers in the US to be vaccinated. Additionally, all new employees must be fully vaccinated if they want...
Florida residents grapple with long lines for COVID testing amid state's surge
Ones of the lines in Florida line began forming around 6 a.m. Sunday at a drive-thru coronavirus testing site at Barnett Park -- three hours before the Orange County facility...
How Suni Lee is locking in after losing her focus
Team USA gymnast Suni Lee is locked-in ahead of the balance beam final at the Tokyo Olympics. After she won gold in the women’s individual all-around gymnastics final last Thursday, followed...
Evacuations lifted as progress made against western wildfires
Containment of the Bootleg Fire in remote southern Oregon was up to 74 percent on Sunday. It was 56 percent contained a day earlier.
‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ trailer: Hardy, Harrelson face off
In the opening moments of the teaser, Venom tells Hardy's Brock, “Eddie, we should be out there, snacking on bad guys,” a hint at Venom’s overbearing influence on him.
USA baseball facing elimination after blowing huge lead
The mishmash of former and future major leaguers playing for Team USA has dealt with adversity before, and they now are facing the long road to Olympic success after a...
US swimmer miserable while winning five gold medals
American swimmer Caeleb Dressel told reporters that he is “pretty over swimming.”
Former Olympian says Simone Biles 'needs to check herself'
Former Olympian Henry Cejudo said Simone Biles “really needs to check herself” and might need some “tough love” after she withdrew from all but one Olympic event.
Jamaican sprinter blows her chance at medal with 'unforgivable' blunder
The third-fastest woman in the world bowed out of the 200m event at the Tokyo Olympics after committing an embarrassing blunder Monday. Jamaican sprinter Shericka Jackson missed out on qualifying...
Two American travelers to Canada fined $16,000 each for fake vaccine docs
The unnamed travelers arrived from the US in Canada the week of July 18.
'Big Mac rat' braves traffic to get all-beef patties and special sauce
The recklessly ravenous rat in the UK is drawing comparisons with NYC's legendary "pizza rat" of 2015.
'Very rare' two-headed sea turtle found in South Carolina
The genetic mutation — also known as polycephaly — is generally caused by malformation of a developing embryo, due to either genetic or environmental factors.
Scholastic owner cuts family out of will, leaves $1.2B firm to ex-lover
M. Richard "Dick" Robinson Jr., who died suddenly on June 5, left the $1.2B company and his personal possessions to his "longtime romantic partner" Iole Lucchese.
Shocking footage shows thousands of migrants huddled under Texas overpass
New video shows nearly a thousand illegal immigrants being held by border patrol agents under a bridge near the southern border in Texas, with a top Republican calling it an...
Innocent bystanders hurt in shooting outside Washington Heights bodega
Three innocent bystanders were struck when gunfire erupted outside a Washington Heights bodega over the weekend, according to cops and startling new video.
New Jersey man charged in slaying of transgender woman
Daniel Smith was arrested on charges of murder and weapons offenses after Shaquil Loftin was found shot in the face at a Trenton home early Friday, according to the Mercer...
McKayla Maroney details disturbing sex abuse, competing with a broken foot
McKayla Maroney -- who has said she is among hundreds of victims, including Simone Biles, sexually abused by the former osteopathic physician for USA Gymnastics -- opened up about her...
Giants make an interesting running back signing
There is plenty of youth sprinkled throughout the Giants’ roster, but the group got a bit older Monday with the signing of running back Alfred Morris, who finished second on...
Olympian wins first gold medal for Puerto Rico in track and field
Puerto Rico's Jasmine Camacho-Quinn redeemed herself by winning the Women's 100m Hurdles Final five years after she was disqualified from the 2016 Rio Olympics when she crashed into a hurdle.
'Greatest coverup of all time': GOP probe concludes COVID leaked from Wuhan lab
COVID-19 leaked from the Wuhan lab sometime before Sept. 12, 2019 -- with China's Communist Party keeping the deadly virus under wraps, according to a damning Republican investigation.
Former Yankee knocked around by Team USA, forced to leave early
New York fans are not accustomed to rooting against Masahiro Tanaka, but they did not have to for long. The former Yankees star was knocked out after 3 2/3 innings...
Suspect busted in Brooklyn sexual assault, robbery: cops
Adrian Quarless, 37, approached the victim around 1 a.m. July 25 on the steps of a building near North 10th and Roebling streets in Williamsburg, according to cops.
US officials weigh in on Olympian's podium protest
Raven Saunders -- whose symbol of protest during a medaling ceremony didn’t break any rules according to US officials -- could still face punishment from the International Olympic Committee.
Veteran soap star dead at 60 after movie set accident
The Spokane, Washington native also had guest parts in acclaimed TV dramas such as “NCIS: Los Angeles,” "Desperate Housewives," "Dexter," “The Mentalist” and “Rosewood.”
First transgender Olympian flops in weightlifting competition
Laurel Hubbard’s groundbreaking Olympics debut didn’t quite go as planned. Hubbard, who made history as the first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympics, was eliminated after failing to record...
Slim Kim: North Korean dictator needs wardrobe upgrade thanks to apparent weight loss
A slimmed-down Kim Jong Un was pictured in a baggy gray pinstripe suit when he greeted commanders and political officers of the Korean People's Army in Pyongyang on Friday, according...
US women battle their way to basketball victory to keep historic streak alive
Little has come easy for the U.S. women’s basketball team this Olympics, but the Americans are nonetheless through to the quarterfinals. Team USA edged France, 93-82, in a hard fought...
Square shares soar after announcement of $29B deal to buy Afterpay
Shares of the financial services company Square tumbled almost 5 percent in premarket trading Monday after it announced a $29 billion deal to acquire "buy now, pay later" firm Afterpay.
The top NBA free agents and where they may land
Most of the stars who had been anticipated to be 2021 free agents have long been off the market. But there are still a number of players who could contribute,...
Belarusian athlete will seek asylum in this country after criticizing regime
Belarusian Olympian Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, will seek asylum in Poland after she refused an order to return home -- claiming she wouldn’t be “safe” in the authoritarian country.
'Imagine if this was for Trump': Obama bash for hundreds draws jeers amid Delta outbreaks
Former President Barack Obama will reportedly have nearly 700 people at his 60th birthday bash in Martha's Vineyard, even as officials warn of the dangers of large gatherings during the...
Olympian Gwen Berry says she's 'earned the right to wear' US uniform
Outspoken hammer thrower Gwen Berry, who turned away from the US flag when the national anthem played, said she is as proud as anyone wearing the red, white and blue...
Mom of 10's impressive morning routine goes viral
What a system! Mom of 10 Alicia Dougherty shared what a typical morning looks like in her home in Pittsford, New York. The impressive routine shows the mom preparing breakfast,...
US gymnast wins gold after frightening stumble
TOKYO — American gymnast Jade Carey has won the gold medal on floor exercise. The 21-year-old from Arizona bounced back from a frightening stumble during the vault final on Sunday to...
USWNT stunned by Canada in Olympic semifinal match
Canada stunned the USWNT in the Olympic semifinal match on Monday morning, winning 1-0 after a decisive penalty kick goal by Jessie Fleming in the 75th minute.
Biles returning to Olympics — a week after stepping away amid mental health crisis
The 2016 Olympic champion will compete in the balance beam finals on Tuesday, a little over a week after stepping away from the meet to focus on her mental health.
Shocking video shows robbery, shooting of a man on NYC sidewalk
A 35-year-old man was shot during a gunpoint robbery in Manhattan early Sunday morning, according to a shocking video released by the NYPD.
NYPD seeking suspected sexual predator wanted in two Brooklyn attacks
The NYPD is hunting for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman -- and tried to abuse another -- in separate attacks in Williamsburg early Sunday morning.
Tokyo Olympics organizers investigating athletes for drinking, violating COVID-19 restrictions
Tokyo Games organizers said they are investigating after a group of athletes were found drinking alcohol in the Olympic village this week, violating measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Key ingredient has been eluding the Jets' offensive line
The days of Nick Mangold, D’Brickashaw Ferguson and a dominant Jets offensive line feel like eons ago. The line has been a point of constant frustration in recent years and...
US stuns Mexico in thiller to win CONCACAF Gold Cup
LAS VEGAS — Miles Robinson scored on a header in the 117th minute, and a United States junior varsity lineup upset a mostly front-line Mexico team 1-0 on Sunday night...
Slumping Met working on swing behind scenes during benching
J.D. Davis is receiving a few days to work behind the scenes on his slumping swing.
Meet the 17-year-old sprinting phenom ready to make big Olympic impression
Erriyon Knighton isn’t old enough to toast his victories with champagne — or anything else. But at the Tokyo Olympics he’ll run for it — and maybe even win for...
Father, daughters and niece killed in horrific car crash after birthday party
A father, his two young daughters and another relative were killed in a car wreck on Saturday night, a report said.
Florida hits record number for Covid patients in hospital
Florida hit a grim high on Sunday for the daily number of Coronavirus patients admitted to the hospital.