July 24, 2020
Got ice? Another heat wave is coming to tri-state area
Another heat wave is heading our way.
Mets bring sense of familiar to opening success in abnormal times: Sherman
Jacob deGrom pitched brilliantly yet did not win. But since it was Opening Day — even in late July — the Mets did. That was all quite familiar. So much...
In-store dancing leads to Hawaii visitor quarantine arrest
HONOLULU — Investigators with the Hawaii attorney general’s office arrested a 20-year-old woman after seeing videos of her dancing in a store and dining out when she was supposed to...
Police ID man fatally shot in the face outside of NYC church
A man was fatally shot in the face outside of a Brooklyn church Friday, police said. The victim, Ancil Blackman, 39, was shot at around 5:30 p.m. in front of...
Supreme Court denies Nevada church's appeal of COVID-19 rule
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A sharply divided U.S. Supreme Court denied a rural Nevada church’s request late Friday to strike down as unconstitutional a 50-person cap on worship services as...
Bronx BP slams Yankees for inviting Trump to throw first pitch
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. slammed the Yankees organization Friday for inviting President Trump to throw the ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 15. Diaz accused the...
No, 'PAW Patrol' isn't canceled
"PAW Patrol" would like you to know it's not in the doghouse. The hit children's cartoon about rescue pooches who protect their neighborhood clarified Friday that it had not in...
Homeless encampment getting 'bigger' despite de Blasio 'crackdown'
An entrenched group of homeless people is making life miserable for residents and merchants in Manhattan's East Village — despite Mayor Bill de Blasio's vow to "do whatever it takes"...
ScarJo, is that you? Sloppy 'COVIDcore' fashion has replaced celeb couture
Sloppy duds are suddenly très chic.
Another COVID-19 'stimulus' bill without rhyme or reason
Congress is getting set to OK another trillion or three in spending sort of related to the pandemic, with not a lot more rhyme or reason than in prior rounds....
'In My Skin' mixes humor and sensitivity into teen's journey
The cast's chemistry is believable and heartfelt.
Fordham University's shocking betrayal of reason
Fordham University is persecuting a student for speech that shouldn’t even be all that controversial. Surely the Jesuits who run the school aren’t afraid of honest debate? At issue are...
New York's teachers union decides education isn't really essential — just the paychecks
United Federation of Teachers chief Mike Mulgrew has apparently decided that his members aren’t essential workers after all: He doesn’t want them going back to work this fall without impossible...
Hearst Magazines taps CFO as acting president after Troy Young's ouster
Hearst Magazines installed a temporary replacement for ex-president Troy Young, who was forced out a day earlier following an explosive report that he oversaw a toxic culture at the publishing...
NYC man filmed grabbing cop in headlock charged with felony assault
The Bronx man caught on camera putting an NYPD officer in a headlock earlier this month -- as a cop-hating crowd cheered him on -- has been charged with felony...
Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson accuser sent gushing emails after show appearance: report
Inconsistencies have emerged in the sexual harassment allegations made by a former Fox News guest against prime-time hosts Sean Hannity and Tucker Carlson, according to a report. Emails show that...
COVID-19 may have killed the conventions, but they had a lot of co-morbidities
If things had proceeded according to schedule, we’d be checking the polls this week to see if Joe Biden had gotten a bounce from his acceptance speech in Milwaukee. That’s...
Gov. Cuomo's deadly silence on de Blasio's policing disasters in NYC
Gov. Andrew Cuomo just gave his favorite punching-bag another heavy workout, taking Mayor Bill de Blasio sharply to task for the anti-cop graffiti disfiguring public buildings all over Lower Manhattan....
These are the most over-the-top outdoor dining options in NYC
During the summer of the coronavirus, when all restaurant meals are consumed outside, the new flex is flower-power dining. Making the best of a bad situation, this season's hot spots...
Why are liberals siding with Portland's violent anarchists against law-abiding feds?
Despite the occasional looting, chaos, property damage, trespassing, rioting, graffiti, assaults, arson and general mayhem, the media consistently assure us that antifa “protesters” are “largely peaceful.” And since the majority...
Tourists won't let COVID-19 stop them from visiting NYC
Tourists still want a bite of the Big Apple.
Billie Eilish to release new song, ‘My Future,’ next week
She has kept busy during the pandemic.
A balanced Yankees offense can be even more lethal
WASHINGTON — So far, one step into this sprint of a baseball season, the Yankees have not hit too many damn home runs. Think of it this way: They enjoy...
Essential workers sing national anthem for Mets home opener
The Mets home opener kicked off with a pandemic twist Friday -- instead of a single voice belting out the national anthem from the field, essential workers and first responders...
Aaron Judge not forgetting about fans stuck at home
WASHINGTON — A day after beating Max Scherzer and the Nationals on Opening Day in an empty Nationals Park, Aaron Judge wants to get baseball fans involved in the game...
Kevin Williamson dishes on 'Tell Me a Story' resurrection
"It's kind of like ‘Scream’ — it just keeps coming.”
Yoenis Cespedes' homer leads Mets to Opening Day win
This was anything but a boar-ing start to the 2020 season for the Mets. Yoenis Cespedes, two years removed from his last regular-season game — in part because of an...
'Absentia' actor Matthew Le Nevez loves filming in Bulgaria
"They're the most incredible people."
Meet Taylor Zakhar Perez, Marco from 'The Kissing Booth 2'
Meet your new internet boyfriend.
TLC's 'sMothered' Season 2 finale sneak peek: A unique gift
TLC’s hit reality series “sMothered,” co-produced by The Post, follows mother-and-daughter duos with intensely close bonds. The Season 2 finale is here already, and this season has been full of...
Doctors are sharing bikini selfies after study criticizes 'inappropriate' attire
These docs refuse to scrub their sexy bikini pics from the internet.
Woj opens up about 'F--k you' email that led to ESPN suspension
During a 30-minute interview, one question caused ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski to pause for 12 seconds. Wojnarowski is used to being the one breaking the news, tweeting it and...
‘Dancing With the Stars' eyes September start with COVID-19 protections in place
The show will have social distancing, temperature checks and masks.
Gang of brutes viciously assault father, daughter inside Harlem bodega
Shocking video shows a father and his daughter getting a vicious beatdown inside a Harlem bodega, police say. The violent encounter unfolded around 11:15 p.m. July 7 inside 2090 Amsterdam...
Trump talks Twitter regrets, being in 79 rap songs in Barstool Sports interview
President Trump candidly admitted he "often" regrets his tweets and reminisced about appearing in "so many rap songs" in a wide-ranging interview with Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports. Trump taped...
New Jeffrey Epstein accuser warns there's 'wave' of younger victims yet to speak out
An alleged victim identified only as Marie says there's a second wave of Jeffrey Epstein victims who, like her, were abused by him soon before he was charged in New...
Trump’s response to city violence and other commentary
Legal beat: Trump’s Response to City Violence As violence plagues US cities, President Trump has to decide “what is possible, what is imperative” and what is prudent, Andrew C. McCarthy...
Michael Cohen back home in NYC pad after release from prison
Michael Cohen walked into his apartment building on the Upper East Side Friday evening to begin his home confinement term, ending a weeks-long fiasco that saw him arrested and returned...
Portland protests have no goal except violence and anarchy
At the end of May, rioting and looting broke out in Portland, Ore., as it did in dozens of other American cities in response to the police-involved death of George...
NYC pulls plug on Open Streets program near Prospect Park
The move will again allow cars on Prospect Park West from Garfield to Third streets and on Parkside Avenue from Park Circle to Ocean Avenue.
Friends of poker player Susie Zhao mourn her brutal death
Zhao, 33, who went by Susie Q in the poker world, was found dead and “badly burned” on July 13 in a parking lot near Pontiac Lake Recreation Area in...
Emmy Raver-Lampman replacing Kristen Bell in Apple’s ‘Central Park’
The re-casting comes amid a racial reckoning in animation.
Post photographer looks back at the former Occupy City Hall encampment
New York Post photographer Stephen Yang spent weeks earning the trust of protestors at Occupy City Hall Park, listening to their stories, reasons to occupy the park and call for...
Mets' worst enemy bought a cutout of himself at Citi Field
He retired in 2012, but longtime foe Chipper Jones is still haunting the Mets. The Hall of Famer provided a Hall of Fame-level troll for his old rivals, buying a...
Gowanus Canal — yes, that one — now a fun venue for the summer of COVID-19
Ahoy! From this famously filthy canal.
DeAndre Baker is planning to report to Giants training camp
The Giants have not told DeAndre Baker to stay away. And so he is planning on coming back. The troubled 2019 first-round draft pick, arrested on four counts of armed...
Citi Bike duo terrorizes Brooklyn Jewish men by snatching their hats
A pair of young jerks is terrorizing Jewish men in Brooklyn -- by riding around on a Citi Bike and snatching their victims' hats, police said Friday. The suspects were...
Trump unveils 'revolutionary' executive orders to cut drug prices
President Trump on Friday unveiled what he called four "sweeping" and "revolutionary" executive orders to dramatically lower prescription costs. Trump said he was "unrigging the system that is many decades...
Injured hiker rescued from Joshua Tree National Park after 2 days
A hiker at Joshua Tree National Park was rescued after he broke his leg and spent 40 hours calling for help. Robert Ringo, a 67-year-old from California, was hiking Quail...
Mets honor late Post photographer Anthony Causi on Opening Day
The Mets paid tribute to the late Post sports photographer Anthony Causi on Friday ahead of their Opening Day matchup with the Braves. “Prior to the start of our season,...
80 percent of teachers at this prestigious NYC school will seek exemptions from returning
Roughly 80 percent of teachers at the city's most prestigious public high school will seek exemptions from a return to classrooms next academic year, the Post has learned. According to a...
California parents sue Gov. Newsom over restrictions on school openings
Two California parents suing their Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom to reopen schools for in-person learning explained Friday that they're concerned about their children. In an interview on "Fox & Friends,"...
Olivia Culpo's new puppy meets 'dad' Christian McCaffrey for first time
A visit from man’s best friend isn’t a bad way to get prepared for training camp. Former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo posted a series of photos to Instagram of her...
Sign from above? Weather delays much-awaited reopening of select NYC pools
At the Parks Department's outdoor pool in Sunset Park, the lightning forced officials to keep the water clear until shortly before 2 pm.
Passengers cheer as 'Karen' is kicked off flight for refusing to wear mask
Passengers on an America Airlines flight burst into applause when a woman who refused to wear a face mask was kicked off the plane, according to video footage and a...
Ray Dalio promotes his book amid layoffs at Bridgewater
Hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio fired off a bunch of tweets promoting his bestselling book on Friday — minutes after it was reported that his hedge fund axed staff amid...
Mexico opens anti-monopoly probe amid oxygen price rise
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s anti-monopoly commission said Thursday it is looking into possible price-fixing or monopolistic practices in the market for medical oxygen, after pharmacies reported a spike in prices...
2 tropical storms, 1 hurricane set to hit US and Caribbean this weekend
Parts of the US and Caribbean are in for a triple threat of extreme weather this weekend. A hurricane and tropical storm were churning toward Hawaii and Texas, respectively, Friday...
LeBron James: Black Lives Matter is a 'lifestyle,' not a 'movement'
Following LeBron James’ first NBA game in more than four months, the Lakers star focused his postgame comments on larger issues than how his team stacked up against the Dallas...
Did Taylor Swift reveal Blake Lively's baby's name in new song 'Betty'?
"Betty, I know where it all went wrong."
Staten Island DA: I won't prosecute cops who 'accidentally' kneel on suspects' backs
"The City’s new diaphragm law is not filling a gap of justice in our penal law and in fact it may be unconstitutional,'' the borough's district attorney, Michael McMahon, wrote...
Cuomo blames The Post when pressed on probe of nursing home deaths
Gov. Andrew Cuomo accused The Post Friday of waging a partisan attack -- for merely asking whether he would support an independent probe of nursing home deaths in New York...
When is Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale 2020? Early access dates explained
Calling all fashion lovers! Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale 2020 is almost here. It starts on August 4 for select card members. And there will be hundreds of deals on all of...
Gov. Cuomo nearly refers to himself as president in Freudian slip
“Why didn’t you listen to president -- Andrew -- Cuomo," the governor was forced to quickly correct himself, "when he said 11 times there were other states that have Green...
Americans' wanderlust is stronger than ever
A quarter of Americans plan on taking their first post-coronavirus vacation as early as July and August of this year, according to new research. The study asked 2,000 Americans about...
National Tequila Day: The 12 tequila brands to drink right now
You just need to know what to look for.
Fauci's wayward first pitch immortalized with very own baseball card
Doctor Anthony Fauci is now a collectible. The morning after the nation’s leading infectious disease expert threw the ceremonial first pitch for the 2020 season’s opening game between the Yankees...
Zappos takes up to 45 percent off sandals for summer sale
Zappos is rolling out some exciting footwear deals that'll keep you looking stylish all summer. For a limited time, you can get a variety of sandals for up to 45%...
Anthony Fauci defends not wearing mask while watching Nationals game
White House coronavirus task force member Dr. Anthony Fauci on Friday defended himself from charges of hypocrisy after he was seen not wearing a mask or social distancing while watching...
Outdoor seating impossible for some eateries thanks to wild NYC streets
Mayor Bill de Blasio has been touting his restaurant-reopening program as a "huge hit" -- but that's not the case on a Queens street overrun with druggies, drunks and vagrants.
Federal agents likely permanently blinded by Portland protesters' lasers
Three federal agents who were sent to Portland, Ore., to try to help quell the city's violent protests were “likely left permanently blinded'' from clashes, White House officials said Friday....
Frank & Oak takes 70 percent off sitewide for flash sale
If you're looking for stylish summer fashions, then you have to check out the latest flash sale at Frank & Oak. The popular brand is taking 70% off apparel, footwear...
Siberian heatwave: Wildfires rage in Arctic, sea ice melts
GENEVA — The U.N. weather agency warned Friday that average temperatures in Siberia were 18 Fahrenheit above average last month, a spate of exceptional heat that has fanned devastating fires...
From Dr. Fauci to 50 Cent, these are the 11 worst first pitches ever
When a celebrity's first pitch goes woefully wrong, it’s all the more memorable.
Even Patrick Mahomes was stunned by his wild contract
Patrick Mahomes didn’t even know his new contract was allowed. Following a Super Bowl title, earning Super Bowl MVP in the process, – a year after winning NFL MVP –...
Halloween Horror Nights officially canceled at Universal Studios
Oh, the horror! It's their biggest event.
Rare leopard frog found beyond its known range in Southwest
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A rare frog has been found beyond its known range in the Southwest. A U.S. Forest Service volunteer recently photographed a Chiricahua leopard frog in an earthen...
'Monster' gets 70 years for repeatedly abusing Buffalo woman, son
A Buffalo man convicted of torturing his girlfriend by repeatedly whipping, burning and strangling her has been sentenced to 70 years in prison, prosecutors said. Kaiden Haynes, 28, was sentenced...
McDonald's will require all customers to wear masks starting next month
McDonald's on Friday announced that all customers will be required to wear face coverings when entering one of its fast-food restaurants. The change, which kicks in Aug. 1, is part...
Reebok offers an extra 50 percent off clearance for flash sale
Reebok is bringing some major footwear deals with its latest flash sale. For a limited time, you can get an extra 50% off clearance items, including a variety of sneakers,...
NY's interim education commissioner Shannen Tahoe stepping down
The state's interim education commissioner is leaving her post next month -- just weeks before the uncertain start of the new academic year. Shannen Tahoe, who filled the role when...
CDC study: 73% of kids with coronavirus-related inflammatory condition were previously healthy
A recent study funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reaffirmed reports of an emerging, life-threatening inflammatory syndrome among some youth in the US, thought to be...
Jason Kidd looms over Knicks' contract talks with Thibodeau
The Knicks’ first choice for their next head coach is landing Tom Thibodeau, and the two sides have already discussed contract parameters, according to a source. However, no agreement has...
Former Yankees starter will shut down Tigers
Predicting an unpredictable season. Some sure things you can take to the bank. Bryce Harper will not be booed on the road or at home ... there will be no...
‘I just don’t trust them’: Canadian truckers afraid of coming to US
Last week, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the Canada-US border would remain closed for most people until at least Aug. 21, with additional extensions of the border closure...
Toxic gas cloud at NJ pool sickens 27 people — mostly kids
More than two dozen people -- most of them children taking swimming lessons -- were sickened at a New Jersey pool Friday morning by a toxic concoction of chlorine gas...
Mets drop Robinson Cano to sixth in Opening Day lineup
Robinson Cano will open the season batting sixth. The 37-year-old gets the Opening Day start at second base against the Braves, the Mets announced. https://playlist.megaphone.fm?e=ADL2520843077&light=true Cano had previously been featured...
Easily compare car insurance premiums with this free service
Your car insurance premium (or the amount you end up paying for coverage) is not a one-size-fits-all price. Insurance policies have their fair share of moving parts, and factors like...
Cohen comes home: Ex-Trump lawyer released from prison — again
Cohen was walked out of Otisville prison in Central New York shortly sometime after noon, his lawyer told the Associated Press.
Take on tax season with the help of this digital receipt tracker
Hindsight is 20/20, and if filing taxes this season was one long chaotic scramble in search of a crumpled old receipt or invoice, you know now that life could have...
Kickstart a career in real estate investing with this $25 training
Andrew Carnegie famously said, “Ninety percent of all millionaires become so through owning real estate. More money has been made in real estate than in all industrial investments combined. The...
The booted Blue Jays have found a new home
The Blue Jays officially have a home for the 2020 MLB season. The team will play most of its home games at Sahlen Field in Buffalo, the organization announced. It...
De Blasio, Cuomo take aim at bars and restaurants over social distancing rules
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday the city will ramp up its enforcement of coronavirus social distancing rules at bars and restaurants for the upcoming hot-weather weekend — as Gov....
Chinese consulates involved in espionage scheme, US officials say
"The individuals charged there are a microcosm, we believe, of a broader network of individuals in more than 25 cities," a senior Department of Justice official said.
Man pulls gun on Walmart shoppers who asked him to wear mask
A gun-toting Florida man threatened to kill a fellow Walmart shopper who asked him to put on a mask, sheriff officials said. Vincent Bruce Scavetta, who was caught on surveillance...
The global march of face masks: A mirror on humanity
SAINT-GERMAIN-EN-LAYE, France — House keys, wallet or purse, mobile phone and .... oh, yes: face mask. Reluctantly for many, but also inexorably in the face of a deadly invisible enemy,...
Inside NYC's most expensive homes, topped by Epstein's $88M mansion
New York City's newest most expensive listing may boast a 50-foot width, imported French limestone embellished with carvings and a massive 28,000 square feet of space — but it also...
Iran protests 'violation' after US fighter jets are linked to injuries over Syria
Iranian state media reported that two fighter jets came within 328 feet of Mahan Air Flight 1152, an Airbus A310 en route from Tehran to Beirut whose pilot dove to...
Dr. Fauci praises Trump for 'short and crisp' COVID-19 briefings
White House coronavirus task force member Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday he's glad President Trump is keeping his renewed COVID-19 briefings "short and crisp." The infectious disease expert, celebrated by...
NHL leaned on Fauci for restart guidance
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman reportedly consulted with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, while planning the league's upcoming 24-team restart tournament, according to Sportsnet. The report says...
NJ men busted in probe targeting online sex crimes amid coronavirus
Seven New Jersey men are facing child-pornography charges amid a probe targeting online sex crimes during the coronavirus pandemic — after a sharp increase in hotline tips, authorities say. The...
Breaking nudes: Naked man sprints after 'kidnapped' niece in mortifying false alarm
Nathan Murphy, 29, of North Ormesby, Middlesbrough, said he had been sleeping when he heard screaming, The Sun reported.
Nonprofit sues de Blasio for allowing BLM mural — but blocking others
A conservative women's group sued Mayor de Blasio and the city Department of Transportation for allowing a Black Lives Matter mural to be painted in front of Trump Tower —...
COVID-19 lockdown has brought Earth’s vibrations to a halt: study
The lack of noise pollution makes it easier to track and predict earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Don't expect Washington Football Team to pick new name soon
Washington football fans may have to wait up to 18 months for an official rebrand. After ditching its controversial team nickname and logo after a “thorough review” of its brand...
De Blasio announces opening of summer youth program, kids' activities
The city is launching its summer youth employment program Monday, as well as other activities for kids who have been “cooped up” amid the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio...
The city heats up and reopens more in Phase 4: The Post's week in photos
Heat waves and humidity swamp the city as New York progresses further into the Phase IV reopening.
WaPo settles $250M suit with Covington teen over botched reporting
The Washington Post on Friday agreed to settle a monster $250 million lawsuit filed by Covington Catholic High School student Nick Sandmann over its botched coverage of his 2019 encounter...
Deborah Birx cautions school reopenings amid 'very real' COVID-19
“We’re having to respond as an American people, and that’s why you hear us calling for masks and increased social distancing,” Birx told Savannah Guthrie on NBC News’ “Today.”
Comrade de Blasio quotes Karl Marx during radio interview
During his weekly appearance on WNYC radio, de Blasio recited the Marxist maxim that "the state is the executive committee of the bourgeois."
MLB finally ready to reap benefits of new replay digs
In January, Major League Baseball both relocated and centralized, with its Park Avenue corporate headquarters and its MLB Advanced Media home in Chelsea coming together at a new space on...
CDC unveils long-awaited guidance on school reopening
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday night released long-awaited guidance on reopening schools during the coronavirus pandemic, urging masks, diligent cleaning and the strategic limiting of social...
Trump vows to not rename military bases honoring Confederate leaders
Trump had previously threatened to use his presidential veto to kill the $740 billion defense bill but lawmakers overruled him.
Carlos Ghosn's son sent $500K in bitcoin to American in escape effort: feds
Carlos Ghosn's son sent about $500,000 in bitcoin earlier this year to one of the Americans accused of helping the ex-Nissan CEO flee house arrest, according to the feds. Anthony...
Quarter of NYC coronavirus tests stuck in weeklong backlog
A quarter of coronavirus tests in NYC are caught in a backlog, complicating efforts by health officials to contain and track the spread of COVID.
Portland protesters set fires in continued clashes with police, feds
Thousands of protesters flooded downtown Portland overnight, setting fires and launching fireworks as federal agents dispersed the crowd while being hit with large projectiles and targeted with lasers, police said....
Justin Bieber announces one of the first IRL tours since lockdown
Justin Bieber has announced a rescheduled 2021 World Tour after his original Changes Tour shows this summer were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The new stadium and arena tour...
Virginia evicts Confederate monuments from its state Capitol
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia has removed from its iconic state capitol the busts and a statue honoring Confederate generals and officials. That includes a bronze statue of Gen. Robert E....
Barack Obama will be Michelle Obama's first guest on new podcast
Michelle Obama’s debut episode of her podcast will feature a familiar voice -- Barack Obama. The former president will join his wife on the first episode of "The Michelle Obama...
COVID-19 to make Top 10 leading causes of death in US, data experts say
It will rank near heart disease and cancer, the CDC estimates.
AMC lenders try to outdo Silver Lake on debt-restructuring offer
There's a battle brewing behind the scenes at beleaguered movie theater chain AMC Entertainment. A group of lenders led by Apollo Global Management is trying to dissuade AMC from taking...
Lottery winner keeps 28-year-old promise, splits huge prize with friend
This man is as good as his word. In 1992, friends Tom Cook and Joseph Feeney promised each other they'd split their winnings should either ever win the Powerball jackpot....
Iran slams US fighter jet flyby after passengers injured on nearby plane
Video shared by Hassan Azimzadeh, a reporter with Iranian news outlet IRIB who was aboard Mahan Air Flight 1152 on Thursday, shows a military jet approaching the airliner.
House Judiciary Committee's antitrust report on big tech could come by fall
The House Judiciary Committee's antitrust panel could release its report on antitrust allegations against four of the country's largest tech juggernauts by late summer or early fall, senior committee aides...
Mookie Betts kneels during national anthem after saying he'd never do so
Four years ago, Mookie Betts said he would never kneel during the national anthem because of his father, Willie, an Air Force veteran who served in Vietnam. The 27-year-old's stance...
Bankrupt Brooks Brothers offered deal to sell for $305M
A shopping-mall giant and a brand-licensing firm have offered to buy Brooks Brothers out of bankruptcy for $305 million. Sparc Group LLC — a partnership between Authentic Brands Group and...
Pompeo gives scathing speech on 'totalitarian' China as tensions continue
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered one of his most scathing assessments of China on Thursday evening, accusing the Communist government of tyrannizing its people and peddling a "totalitarian" ideology....
'Crazy ass Karen' filmed blocking black deliveryman from apartment building
Vile videos show a white woman in Los Angeles blocking a black man from delivering food to a resident in her apartment building, asking the mask-clad worker, “Is this a...
Three injured in pair of separate shootings in Brooklyn
Three people were struck by gunfire in a pair of separate shootings in Brooklyn early Friday, police said. The first incident happened just after midnight outside 1 St. Pauls Court...
Eagle-eyed viewer spots local news reporter's cancer on air
It was life-saving news she could use.
Verizon profits beat forecasts as lockdowns boost internet demand
Verizon Communications topped Wall Street's second-quarter financial estimates on strong demand for its phone and internet services by housebound customers. The telecom giant said Friday that coronavirus-induced stay-at-home orders prompted...
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani drop new quarantine love song, 'Happy Anywhere'
There's no doubt these two are in love.
Top Long Island recruit spurns St. John's for Big East rival
Mike Anderson will have to wait longer for a signature recruit. St. John’s, viewed by most experts as the leader for four-star Long Island guard Jordan Riley since he announced...
Aroldis Chapman was fired up at home watching the Yankees win
Aroldis Chapman couldn't be with the Yankees on Opening Day Thursday in Washington as he's still testing positive for coronavirus, but that didn't dampen his excitement for the start of...
Over 1,000 Twitter employees had access to hacked accounts
More than a thousand Twitter employees had access to the tools that allowed hackers to gain access to the accounts of Barack Obama, Bill Gates, Elon Musk and others during...
Queens house fire seriously injures four people
The inferno broke out just before 12:15 a.m. at a two-story home in Woodside, and took nearly two hours for the five dozen firefighters to get under control.
Chinese officials refuse US order to shutter Texas consulate
Officials at the Chinese consulate in Houston have refused to shut down their operations after the US ordered it to close by Friday, a report says.
Professor with history of controversial social media posts found dead
Mike Adams, a UNC Wilmington professor who was set to retire after a history of posting controversial social-media comments, has been found dead.
Garmin outage shuts down fitness service — and cyberattack may be to blame
Garmin's fitness-tracking service has been down for at least a day — a massive outage that may have been caused by a cyberattack. The smartwatch and GPS maker first confirmed...
Eight San Quentin death row inmates die of COVID-19
More than a dozen inmates have died at California's San Quentin State Prison — including eight on death row — since June from COVID-19, the state's corrections department said this...
Taylor Swift's radical 'Folklore,' recorded in quarantine, is 'some new s--t'
After their infamous entanglement at the 2009 MTV VMAs, Taylor Swift has pulled a Beyoncé by releasing a surprise album.
Slain poker pro once called herself a 'unicorn in a sea of horses'
High-stakes poker pro Susie Zhao saw herself as a "unicorn" in a male-dominated field, amassing nearly a quarter-million dollars in winnings since 2009.
Giants must protect Saquon Barkley from himself
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...
Jamal Adams expected at training camp amid Jets tension
As the Jets get close to training camp, I am examining the roster and giving you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on the list,...
Lightning strike sets New Jersey home on fire
A stunning photo released by cops this week shows the moment a New Jersey home is set on fire after being struck by lightning.
Chris nixed: Columbus statues removed amid police-protester clashes
Chicago’s two Christopher Columbus statues were taken down under the cover of darkness early Friday after violent clashes broke out last week.
Goldman Sachs settles 1MDB scandal for $3.9B
Goldman Sachs has reached a $3.9 billion settlement deal with Malaysia over its role in the massive 1MDB financial scandal, officials said Friday.
Coachella, Governors Ball and other canceled summer music festivals
Here are some of the major fests — and artists — we missed out on in 2020.
Poker player's grisly death may be linked to gambling in other states: cops
Police said the death of professional poker player Susie Zhao, whose body has been found in a remote Michigan park, may be connected to her gambling.
Charlamagne tha God slams Biden for calling Trump 'first' racist president
Big Apple radio host Charlamagne Tha God slammed Joe Biden for calling President Trump the country’s first racist to be elected to the White House, according to a report. The...
Cuomo says it's safe to collect voter signatures despite COVID-19
They are gonna need a really long pen ... Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants bar-goers to keep their distance and even eat a meal to curb the coronavirus pandemic — but...
73-year-old cliff jumper shows the kiddos how it’s done
Fifty-foot drop? No problem for this septuagenarian. A group of thrill-seekers in upstate New York couldn't believe their eyes when a 73-year-old did the deadly cliff jump at Fawn's Leap...
Fauci says he and his family have received 'serious threats'
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he and his family have faced “serious threats” since he joined the White House coronavirus task force as the nation’s top infectious diseases expert, according to...
Tropical Storm Hanna could reach Texas coast by Saturday
MIAMI — Tropical Storm Hanna was expected to make landfall over the weekend, threatening to bring heavy rain, rough waters and strong winds to the Gulf Coast, all while another...
Aaron Judge said he would be ready, and he was right
Aaron Judge said he’d be ready for Opening Day. He was right. Judge started the much-delayed season with a pair of hits in the Yankees’ 4-1 rain-shortened win Thursday over...
Injured Met brushes off ailment as 'minor setback'
Marcus Stroman is counting on a quick recovery. A day after he was placed on the injured list with a left calf tear, the Mets right-hander tweeted he’s dealing with...
When DJ LeMahieu could return to the Yankees' lineup
WASHINGTON — Tyler Wade was at second base Thursday night against the Nationals, but it might be a while before he starts at that position again. “He is on the...
Mookie Betts gets debut souvenirs as Dodgers roll
LOS ANGELES — Mookie Betts singled in the seventh inning for his first hit as a Los Angeles Dodger, then signaled for the ball. That, along with the lineup card,...
John Smoltz was 'minutes away ' from playing for Yankees
Baseball season has, at long last, arrived. As it kicks into high gear on Friday, former Braves great and current Fox Sports broadcaster John Smoltz takes some pitches from The...
DJ LeMahieu's replacment comes up big for Yankees
When Aaron Judge doubled to left in the top of the third on Thursday night, he saw a familiar sight: Tyler Wade racing around the bases from first to score....
Michigan fraudster disguised as old man allegedly stole $100K from gamblers
A Michigan man used his cyber-savvy, a hyper-realistic old man mask and a stack of fake driver's licenses to make off with more than $100,000 from serious gamblers at two...
Data shows surge of online swingers in NYC amid coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has sparked a surge in online swingers across the country -- with New York City topping the list, according to a report. Threesome dating app "3Fun" reported...
NYCFC catch break to advance in MLS tournament
Because of the LA Galaxy, idle New York City FC is feeling out of this world and advancing to the knockout stage of the MLS is Back tournament. Cristian Pavón’s...
Police blocked from arresting journalists, legal observers in Portland protests
A federal judge specifically blocked U.S. agents from arresting or using physical force against journalists and legal observers at the ongoing Portland, Oregon, protests that have sparked confrontations between local...
Heir spared: Hit-and-run charges against grandson of Red Bull creator dropped
The hit-and-run charges leveled against an heir to the Red Bull energy drink fortune were unexpectedly dropped Thursday, reports said. Vorayuth Yoovidhaya, a grandson of Red Bull creator Chaleo Yoovidhaya,...
Chicago protesters rally outside mayor's home to demand defunding of police
Hundreds of protesters rallied outside the home of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday night and demanded that the local police department be defunded, according to local outlets. The demonstration...
Jacob deGrom learned valuable lesson to help Cy Young defense
At a time when the Cy Young race would normally be rounding into form, Jacob deGrom will finally start to defend his throne again Friday. After shaking off a stiff...
Jets set to have initial coronavirus tests
The Jets will take another step toward starting training camp Friday. Rookies, quarterbacks and injured players will all have their initial COVID-19 tests at the team’s training center. They then...
China orders US to close consulate in Chengdu amid growing spat
China ordered the United States on Friday to close its consulate in the western city of Chengdu, ratcheting up a diplomatic conflict at a time when relations have sunk to...
This was perfect start for Giancarlo Stanton and Yankees
Sometimes, these things can be an illusion on television. A ball looks like it is absolutely clobbered in real time — but on replay, slowed down, you see it was...
Date Chad Daybell predicted as end of the world comes and goes
The day Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow predicted as the end of the world has come and gone. The doomsday-obsessed couple -- who are in custody on charges tied to...
Emerging NBA player gives a Knicks' coach candidate a boost
The Knicks’ protracted coaching search isn’t about to end just yet. They haven’t even made an initial offer to any of their nearly dozen candidates — including Tom Thibodeau and...
Portland mayor 'made a fool of himself' by joining protesters, Trump says
President Trump slammed Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler on Thursday, calling him "pathetic" for his attempt to commiserate with Black Lives Matter protesters in the Oregon city -- only to get...
Teen gunned down near George Floyd memorial in Minneapolis
A teenager was shot and killed Thursday near a memorial for George Floyd at the site where Floyd died at the hands of police in Minneapolis, according to reports. Police...