July 29, 2020
Staten Island dog, first to test positive for COVID-19 in US, dies
This is such 'ruff news. A German shepherd in Staten Island who was the first dog to test positive for the coronavirus has died, the first fatality of its kind,...
Sabrina Ionescu's 33-point gem not enough to carry Liberty
BRADENTON, Fla. — Sabrina Ionescu erupted for 33 points Wednesday night, but it wasn't enough as the Liberty fell to the Dallas Wings, 93-80. Arike Ogunbowale led five players in...
Rusty Rangers dodge big injury in loss to Islanders
Truth be told, all that anyone truly wanted out of this exhibition match was to come out of it healthy. It appears that after a scare, the Rangers met that...
Lawmaker used federal funds to pay for lavish lifestyle: feds
A Tennessee state senator was charged with swindling $600,000 in federal funds to pay for her wedding and finance a lavish lifestyle, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday. From 2015 to 2019,...
Mets' ninth-inning rally comes up short in crushing loss
The sight of Seth Lugo or Justin Wilson to protect a lead or tie usually ensures the Mets are in good shape, but Wednesday night they got hit with a...
Yankees are lowly rival's worst nightmare
BALTIMORE — This was hardly the start to his Yankees career Gerrit Cole envisioned — except for the results. From his debut being delayed for months by the coronavirus pandemic,...
Super Bowl hero opts out of NFL season
Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams opted out of playing in the upcoming 2020 season, the team announced Wednesday. Williams, 28, joins offensive guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif as Chiefs players...
Big Tech must be brought to heel over election influencing: Devine
As the war on conservative voices online reaches fever pitch in the run-up to November’s presidential election, Silicon Valley’s oligarchy finally was called to account Wednesday on Capitol Hill. “Big...
Notre Dame looped into ACC's radically altered football season
Notre Dame is giving up its independence — for at least one season. With college football holding onto hope it can proceed with a radically altered season in the midst...
First in flight: US Navy has its first black female fighter pilot
A Virginia native has made history becoming the US Navy's first black female fighter pilot. Lt. Madeline Swegle will celebrate her historic achievement on Friday when she is scheduled to...
Status of two Nets players remains mystery
As the decimated Nets try to hold on and limp into the playoffs, their first two games will be key. But Jacque Vaughn is still playing coy about whether newly...
Louisville mayor recommends declaring racism a public health emergency
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer is recommending the city's Metro Council declare racism a public health emergency. Two members of Fischer's administration made the case to the council Wednesday in light...
The defensive philosophies behind Tom Thibodeau's coaching rise
New Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is portrayed by opposing coaches as a defensive chess master and sensational game planner. He has creative moves to stop your best player and...
Hearst Magazines employees vote to form union
For the first time in its 133 year history, Hearst Magazines have a unionized editorial workforce after voters opted to be represented by the Writers Guild of America East by nearly...
Jets star embracing a 'boring' season
Sam Darnold’s social calendar will be empty this season. The Jets quarterback said COVID-19 will keep him at home this season unless he is playing football. “For me, I’m going...
Ex-volunteer at Arizona’s Democratic Party HQ allegedly set fire to building
A banned former volunteer at Arizona’s Democratic Party headquarters was charged Wednesday with setting fire to the Phoenix building, police said. Matthew Egler, 29, is accused of starting the blaze...
No one knows what's next for Yankees: Sherman
The Yankees made four members of their organization available to reporters before Wednesday’s game against the Orioles — their manager, first baseman, setup man and, of course, their traveling secretary....
Yankees' legendary voice: I'll be back soon
Yankees radio play-by-player John Sterling missed Wednesday’s game after feeling under the weather. Sterling, 82, told The Post he tested negative for COVID-19. “I should be back in the next...
Hamptons Il Mulino, six other non-NYC locations file for bankruptcy
Celebrity-magnet Hamptons restaurant Il Mulino and six other outposts of the glamorous Italian eatery empire have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy – the latest big dining-world name victimized by the...
Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to require face coverings on House floor
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Wednesday she plans to make face coverings mandatory when on the House floor, according to reports of a call between her and Democratic colleagues....
Veteran leader: Nets will make unified social justice statement
With a growing consensus among players to kneel during the national anthem when the NBA restarts — some expected to don unapproved messages supporting the Black Lives Matter protests —...
RBG undergoes 'minimally invasive' procedure at NYC hospital
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg underwent a minor medical procedure at a New York City hospital on Wednesday, the US Supreme Court said. The 87-year-old received non-surgical treatment at Memorial Sloan...
Kodak's top exec sees $200 million windfall on stock frenzy
The net worth of Kodak’s top executive has skyrocketed on the company’s transformation from an ailing camera maker to cutting-edge pharmaceutical start-up — thanks in part to some timely share...
NYC artist says he's being targeted over thin blue line painting on street
An outspoken Staten Island artist says he's being targeted by the city over his pro-cop views — and his less-than-flattering banner of Mayor Bill de Blasio holding up Lady Liberty’s...
MLB probes 'massively disruptive' incident behind Marlins COVID-19 outbreak
MLB has initiated an investigation into how the COVID-19 outbreak began on the Marlins with the aim of reinforcing better practices specifically with this team and learning what can be...
Kanye West's presidential petition in NJ has 600 faulty signatures: lawyer
Lawyer Scott Salmon lodged the complaint with the state Division of Elections after examining the 1,327 signatures West submitted by Monday’s state deadline.
NYC doctor develops rapid, noninvasive COVID-19 test
A New York fertility doctor has developed a rapid, noninvasive coronavirus test that can deliver accurate results in 30 minutes or less, according to a preliminary study. The test, developed...
Manhattan just lost its stranglehold on white-collar workers
For half a century, New York City was home to an archetypical white-collar worker: he (and later she) who would perform feats of creativity, daring and endurance — to get...
Judge agrees to postpone release of secret Ghislaine Maxwell files
A Manhattan federal judge on Wednesday evening agreed to postpone unsealing depositions related to the sex life of Ghislaine Maxwell until the alleged madam can file an appeal. The order...
Ex-St. John's star would like to play for Knicks' Tom Thibodeau
Moe Harkless’ dream ended too soon, cut short by the pandemic on March 11. The Queens native had 12 games and five weeks with the Knicks after being dealt at...
Teaching marginalized kids taught me orderly classrooms, Western canon keys to liberation
The worst campus ideas are sweeping America. In 2005, I graduated college with a degree in philosophy and a head brimming with “critical theory,” the strange brew of American and...
Dad of family who 'gloated' about SAT cheating sentenced to prison
The father of a family that allegedly "gloated" about cheating their daughter's entry into Georgetown University was sentenced to six months in prison on Wednesday. Manuel Henriquez, 56, a former...
NYC’s cabbie workforce down 75 percent amid COVID-19 — but Uber, Lyft on upswing
The number of working drivers stood at 30,675 in June, the Taxi and Limousine Commission said Wednesday -- a 75 percent drop from the 108,880 who drove for-hire vehicles in...
Giants player's gut-wrenching decision should be applauded
Wellington Mara as the Giants patriarch balanced his franchise on three pillars: Faith. Family. Football. Nate Solder embodies those tenets and took them to heart when he made what had...
New York City's grim 'most senseless shooting' contest
Every day brings new signs of the insanity engulfing the city: Among at least eight people shot Monday night into Tuesday was the victim hit at a memorial service for...
Congress flails as Big Tech's power grows
Wednesday’s House “grilling” of tech CEOs didn’t feature quite as much posturing as the sitdown with Attorney General William Barr the day before, but it was almost as much a...
Man who filmed Ahmaud Arbery's death probed for child molestation: report
One of the three men charged in the murder of unarmed Georgia jogger Ahmaud Arbery is also the subject of a child molestation investigation, according to a new report. The...
'Social justice' engineers are now targeting your health care
When lifesaving medicines run low, hospitals have to choose which patients get a scarce drug. Ethicists historically have recommended giving the drug to the patient most likely to benefit or...
Gov. Cuomo, de Blasio tell NYPD to be more 'sensitive' to paranoid left-wing vandals
For the latest proof that cops just can’t win in this town, consider the fury over the arrest of a young woman accused of multiple acts of graffiti vandalism —...
Homeless druggies are making life a holy hell for NYC church
Sanctuary! Sanctuary! A struggling Manhattan church has been forced to block off the steps to its front door to keep homeless druggies from defiling the sacred space, The Post has...
Mysterious origin of Stonehenge megaliths uncovered
The sarsens were erected at Stonehenge in 2500 B.C., with the tallest reaching 30 feet high and the heaviest weighing 30 tons.
Obama will give eulogy at Rep. John Lewis' funeral in Atlanta, reports say
Former President Barack Obama will deliver a eulogy Thursday at the funeral service for civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis, according to reports. Obama, the first African American president, will...
The Monkey Bar loses its famous owner: Graydon Carter
The celebrity magazine editor is handing over the keys to the famous Midtown eatery, leaving its fate up in the air, The Post has learned.
Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo rails against 'little baby' Joe Kelly
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly has drawn the ire of The Mad Dog. Chris Russo, host of MLB Network's "High Heat," went after Kelly hard after he threw at...
Mets great finally retires
Jose Reyes is finally ready to retire. Nearly two years after playing in his last professional game, the longtime Mets shortstop announced Wednesday he will hang up his cleats after...
Jeff Bezos snacked as lawmakers ignored him at start of Big Tech antitrust hearing
The world's richest man went largely ignored for the first two hours and was seen nonchalantly snacking and drinking what appeared to be a cup of coffee.
Amy Smart reveals the most challenging part of her role in 'DC’s Stargirl'
The veteran actress has taken her first steps into the world of superheroes.
Cleared-out East Village homeless camp pops up across the street
A dismantled East Village homeless encampment has spawned a sequel — staged right outside the Orpheum Theater. Members of the twice-rousted mini-shantytown on the west side of Second avenue near...
Local Hamptonites to city slickers: Stay away from our schools!
Hamptonites are livid about an invasion of well-heeled city slickers stomping all over their kids' schoolyards.
MTA eyeing subway map makeover -- here's what it may look like
Transit officials are quietly testing out five new maps in a display at 86th Street station in Brooklyn -- including a subway diagram based off a controversial minimalist design from...
No surprise: Emmys 2020 will go virtual due to coronavirus crisis
No surprise, but the 2020 Emmys are going virtual.
Gov. Phil Murphy blasts revelers at 700-person NJ house party
Folks who attended a 700-person house party in New Jersey over the weekend belong in the “Knucklehead Hall of Fame," Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday. The bash at a Jackson...
Volunteers for US Open golf tournament must pay $185 — but they'll get swag
Volunteers looking to work at the upcoming US Open Championship golf tournament are going to have to pay for the privilege. All volunteers for the 120th US Open Championship --...
Podcast: Rangers playoff preview
The hockey season is back and the playoffs are days away. The Rangers take on the Islanders Wednesday night in the team's only exhibition matchup before taking on the Hurricanes...
Pastor busted for allegedly trading nude photos with teen he met on Grindr
A Queens Catholic pastor was arrested by the FBI on Wednesday for allegedly sending naked photos to a 15-year-old boy that he met on the hook-up app Grindr. The suspect,...
Majority of people say they won't take COVID-19 vaccine within first year
28% said they won't opt for the vaccine at all.
Susan Rice is a risky vice president pick and other commentary
From the left: Susan Rice a Risky VP Pick With Joe Biden’s “prospects for the White House looking increasingly rosy,” report The Daily Beast’s Sam Brodey and Hunter Woodall, some...
MLB star strangely rejoins team amid coronavirus problems
Nick Markakis is back in for the 2020 season. The 36-year-old initially opted out for the Atlanta Braves' 60-game campaign over coronavirus concerns, but had a change of heart after...
Pitcher faces harsh punishment for 'b---h' taunt, bench-clearing chaos
MLB suspended Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly eight games after he helped ignite a bench-clearing incident Tuesday by throwing near the heads of two Astros stars. Kelly threw at...
Rep. Jerry Nadler blames Facebook, Google for demise of news industry
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler on Wednesday accused Google and Facebook of being responsible for the demise of journalism in the US. Directly addressing Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai and...
Nearly 6,300 coronavirus cases reportedly linked to colleges
The New York Times surveyed hundreds of colleges from Connecticut to California in amassing the figures before the start of the new academic year.
NBA team slams report alleging sexual assault
The Dallas Mavericks fired back at report detailing a sexual assault allegation against director of player personnel Tony Ronzone. Over two years since the Mavericks were accused by team employees...
The Best National Lipstick Day 2020 deals to shop now
It's time to put a little money where your mouth is.
Scientists identify six different ‘types’ of COVID-19 in new study
British scientists have determined that there are six different "types" of COVID-19 distinguished by specific clusters of symptoms — which could help in the treatment of the deadly contagion. The...
'British Karen' wields metal pipe during altercation with neighbor
A British woman armed with a metal pipe tried to open the door of a Royal Mail van when a man approached her and demanded she back off, video shows....
Australia wildfires 'killed or displaced' nearly 3B animals, declared among 'worst wildlife disasters'
The devastating wildfire season in Australia that stretched from last July through March impacted far more animals than previously estimated, scientists said Tuesday in a new report. The fires caused...
'I did not trust them': Ex-Revel employee rips company's 'cheap' scooters
“As a rider with experience, I did not trust them,” said the ex-employee, a motorcycle hobbyist who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
Influential teachers union group rejects City Hall's school reopening plan
An influential group of city teachers has rejected Mayor de Blasio's proposed reopening of school buildings in September -- and isn't ruling out a strike as a last resort. The...
#FreeBritney explained: What's going on with Britney Spears' conservatorship?
Is Britney Spears imprisoned? The 38-year-old pop star's lawyers, her father and most recently a "care manager," have had legal and professional control over Britney for the last 12 years...
Donations surge for teen protester arrested by plainclothes NYPD cops
Online donations for protester Nikki Stone poured in Wednesday following her controversial arrest by the NYPD -- as her mom revealed the teen is a transgender woman who prefers the...
Fans want to send George R.R. Martin to jail over missed book deadline
"You have here my formal written permission to imprison me."
Curvy influencers say TikTok banned their body-centric videos
A spokesperson for TikTok told The Post via email that "body type is never a reason for content moderation on our platform."
Texas surfer, 67, helps save women from rough waters caused by Hurricane Hanna
Johnny McGee says he’s been surfing for more than a half-century. That experience in the water paid off Saturday, when McGee, 67, of Pasadena, Texas, joined three other surfers in...
Mayor de Blasio forced to defend his grasp on reality of New York City
The only reality Mayor de Blasio accepts is his own. A Post reporter asked Hizzoner during a virtual City Hall press briefing Wednesday about his tendency to challenge the premise...
Sheriff tells library that supports Black Lives Matter not to call 911
"Due to your support of Black Lives Matter and the obvious lack of support or trust with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, please do not feel the need to call...
Duo arrested for attacking Trader Joe's workers who asked them to wear masks
A pair of men went berserk and attacked several workers at a Manhattan Trader Joe's -- with one threatening to shoot the workers -- when they were told they had...
Nicholas Braun, AKA Cousin Greg, drops surprise summer bop
Emmy-nominated actor Nicholas Braun — a.k.a. Cousin Greg from Succession — had a flash of inspiration in early May while quarantining in his friend’s L.A. guest house, lonely and wishing...
Manhattan condo owned by Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen returns to market
The 48th-floor aerie is listed for the bargain price of $13.7 million — less than the current owner paid when he bought it from the quarterback-model power couple in 2018.
MLB investigating source of Marlins' coronavirus outbreak
The MLB has opened an investigation into the Miami Marlins. The league is trying to determine the cause of the team’s coronavirus outbreak, as first reported by USA Today and...
Marlins Man is in baseball hell
With the coronavirus pandemic keeping fans out of MLB ballparks, Marlins Man has been forced to become Marlins Cutout. Lawrence Leavy, a lawyer from Miami, has been dubbed “Marlins Man”...
BBC under fire for using the N-word in daytime news report
A white BBC reporter came under fire Wednesday for using the N-word uncensored in a report describing a racist attack — giving just a few seconds' warning it was coming. Fiona...
US coronavirus death toll passes 150,000
The number of people in the US killed by the coronavirus surpassed 150,000 on Wednesday, according to new data. Americans account for nearly a quarter of the more-than 660,000 people...
Department of Education defunds key program at top city high school
The Department of Education is defunding a program at a top city high school that allows students to earn credits at Queens College during their senior year, The Post has...
Researcher pinpoints location of Van Gogh's last painting
AUVERS-SUR-OISE, France — The exact location where Dutch master Vincent van Gogh painted his last work has been pinpointed after being hidden in plain view for years among a tangle...
Twitter defends blocking Trump tweets but not Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei
A Twitter spokeswoman has defended the company’s decision to block and restrict tweets from President Trump but not those of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei which call for genocide...
Trump defends scrapping Obama-era fair housing laws to protect suburbs
President Trump is defending his administration's recent decision to rescind an Obama-Biden administration rule on fair housing, arguing that the move would protect property values in the suburbs. In a...
What a waste: Free city meals meant for needy left at wrong address — since May
They just can't get it right. Emergency city coronavirus meals meant for the needy have since May been showing up outside the home of a Brooklyn woman who never requested...
Health Department probes Chainsmokers as SLA violations increase state-wide
The DOH launched an investigation Monday into the event, demanding answers from organizers and Southampton officials.
Malik B, founding member of The Roots, dead at 47
The Philadelphia rapper's death was confirmed by his cousin
Mark Zuckerberg grilled on possible Facebook-Instagram breakup
House Democrats on Wednesday told Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg that he may have to spin off Instagram to comply with antitrust laws. The Federal Trade Commission allowed Facebook to acquire...
Lineman opts out of Giants season amid son's cancer fight
Nate Solder put family over football after leaning on his faith. One day after his veteran teammates reported to training camp, Solder — a cancer survivor and father of a...
Ghislaine Maxwell claims depositions in civil suit improperly turned over to feds
Lawyers for Ghislaine Maxwell are appealing the release of unseen transcripts in a civil case against her — arguing the testimony had been improperly turned over to federal investigators mounting...
Lawmaker mistakes Facebook for Twitter at Big Tech antitrust hearing
WASHINGTON -- Retiring Wisconsin Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner on Thursday had some stern words for Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg over why Donald Trump Jr.'s account was temporarily suspended for sharing a...
Alleged gunman arrested in shooting of ex-SUNY football player
Police have collared the gunman accused of shooting a former SUNY football star, police said Wednesday. Jeffrey Thurston, 27, was arrested less than 48 hours after shooting 20-year-old Malachi Capers...
New York DMV begins online driver's ed courses starting today
Beginning Wednesday, the DMV will permit driving schools to hold the course using “Zoom and Webex and Skype and whatever technology that they deem appropriate,” Cuomo said.
Senate Democrats slam Mike Pompeo for thinning State Department staff
Senate Democrats have released a report blasting Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's management of the State Department, criticizing the fact that he has thinned out the amount of staff at...
UK government invests in sex-party startup amid coronavirus pandemic
The UK government is dipping its toe into the booming sex business amid the coronavirus pandemic – investing more than $220,000 in a company that runs adult parties in London...
Small business loan program rife with potential fraud, watchdog says
Suspected fraudsters have infiltrated a loan program meant to help small businesses weather the coronavirus crisis — and the feds are letting them slip through, a watchdog warned. The Small...
Feds sending agents into three US cities to curb crime
Attorney General Bill Barr said new agents from the FBI, US Marshals Service, DEA and ATF will be assigned to Cleveland, Detroit and Milwaukee.
Marilyn Manson announces new album 'We Are Chaos'
Marilyn Manson has announced his 11th studio album, "We Are Chaos."
J.D. Davis' first-base dive turns into viral grunt highlight
Without fans there to hear it, Mets outfielder J.D. Davis provided a memorable soundbite on Tuesday. With Mets DH Yoenis Cespedes up at bat in the seventh inning, Red Sox...
Producer Allan Loeb ditching $4M NYC pad to spend more time in LA
“I’ve written some of my favorite movies about New York while living in New York, so my heart will always be there," he said. “Show business is keeping me in...
Mystery seller aims to double money on $32M Lower East Side penthouse
It sold to the current owner for just $16 million in 2017.
Tom Hanks returning to roots 'selling' hot dogs at MLB games
The Oakland A's are taking Tom Hanks out to the ballgame -- sort of.
Trump urges Congress to stop evictions, pass stimulus checks
"You gotta work on the evictions, so people don’t get evicted. You work on the payments to the people. The rest of it, we’re so far apart we don’t care....
Jennifer Lawrence loses millions selling 'secret' NYC penthouse
Lawrence's sprawling Upper East Side condo was last on the market for about $12 million — far less than the $15.6 million the actress paid for it.
New analyst abruptly leaves CBS' golf coverage
Davis Love III's broadcasting career may be over after less than a year. Love, who joined CBS Sports in October, announced his resignation Tuesday on Twitter, citing the challenges of...
Broadway workers turn to side hustles with theaters closed
NEW YORK — Broadway seamstress Amy Micallef hasn’t put her talent on hold while theaters are shut. She’s been making plush toys — unusual plush toys. Each one goes for...
Barr to be tested for COVID-19 after contact with congressman
Attorney General William Barr will be tested for the coronavirus after coming in close contact with Rep. Louie Gohmert a day before the Texas Republican tested positive for the bug,...
Hawaii placed on Japanese list of safe travel destinations
HONOLULU — Hawaii was listed among 12 countries and regions the Japanese government considers safe international travel destinations for its citizens during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The announcement could provide...
Vatican reportedly hacked by China before religious freedom talks
Chinese hackers infiltrated the Vatican's computer network in recent months, ahead of sensitive talks with Beijing over religious freedom, a cybersecurity firm has concluded. The report by Massachusetts-based firm Recorded...
Late director Joel Schumacher's Greenwich Village loft lists for $4.5M
The legendary director of films including "St Elmo's Fire" died in June at age 80. His three-bedroom condo at 173 MacDougal St. is now on the market.
Mumbai slums have highest coronavirus immunity rate, study says
Slums in India are bucking the coronavirus uptick thanks to "herd immunity," according to a new study. About 57 percent of the nearly 7,000 people surveyed in the crowded slums...
Humanity faces rapid 'catastrophic collapse,' study warns
They say their analysis may also help explain why humans haven't made contact with other intelligent life forms.
Man charged with killing his family in Florida says wife poisoned kids
In a chilling 27-page letter, Anthony Todt, 44, told his father that his spouse, Megan Todt, was the real killer, the Orlando Sentinel reported Monday.
Hong Kong leader warns hospital system could collapse as city on verge of outbreak
Hong Kong adopted its "most stringent" measures yet to stem the spread of the coronavirus Wednesday, as Chief Executive Carrie Lam warned of a potential “large-scale” outbreak. The city has...
Growing number of Patriots opt-outs is fueling conspiracy theories
Bill Belichick always has a plan.
Netflix adds classic TV comedies including 'Moesha,' 'Sister, Sister'
A slew of classic black comedies including "Sister, Sister," "Moesha" and "Girlfriends" are heading to Netflix.
Scientists name new fly species after Marvel characters, Stan Lee
At last, superflies to save us from the murder hornets.
Maryland woman sentenced for 27 dead dogs found in 'chamber of horrors'
A Maryland woman whose rented home was found with 27 dead dogs inside has been sentenced to seven years in prison by a judge who ripped the residence this week...
Georgia inmates help save prison guard during heart attack
Three Georgia inmates helped save a prison guard's life when he suffered a heart attack inside the lockup. The three detainees at the Gwinnett County Jail leapt into action when...
Most parents think they already know what their kids will be when they grow up
Parents today don’t have the same dreams for their children as previous generations since three in five (59 percent) don’t want to see their kid end up in an office...
Video shows teen protester allegedly vandalizing NYPD camera at City Hall
The 20-second clip appears to show Nikki Stone, 18, standing on a pedestrian-crossing signal and using a broom dipped in orange paint to disable the clearly marked anti-crime device.
Kayaker recounts harrowing attempt to save NYC woman in deadly Maine shark attack
A kayaker who desperately tried to save a New York woman as she was being mauled to death by a great white shark said the only thing on his mind...
US Open golf tournament will be held without fans in Westchester County
The US Open golf tournament will be held in September in Westchester County — but without fans in the stands — Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday. The 120th US Open...
Restaurant that posted controversial sign gets food permit suspended
A New Mexico restaurant has had its food service permit suspended months after sparking backlash with a sign he put up in March. Country Family Restaurant in Kirtland had its...
Rapper released from prison after his friends lobbied Trump to free him
The rapper formerly known as Loon is getting out of federal prison on Wednesday due to the coronavirus pandemic following a long celebrity campaign urging President Trump to release him.
Two crucial Giants appear to be fully recovered for camp
There were two developments — more specifically, non-developments — that bode well for the Giants as they try to embark on a training camp presenting more challenges than ever. Two...
'Can I get a witness?!': Driver and cyclist battle it out over incredibly close call
In this case, green doesn't mean "go." Both a cyclist and a driver in Boston, Massachusetts claim to have had a green light, yet the moment they collided at a...
North Carolina puts curfew on alcohol sales as coronavirus spikes
North Carolina is placing a statewide curfew on the sale of alcohol as coronavirus case spike. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper said that as part of Executive Order 153, restaurants, breweries,...
Angry Reds on other side of MLB's coronavirus dilemma: 'F--king protocols'
MLB has recently come under fire for being too disorganized in how it has handled the Marlins’ coronavirus outbreak. Now, the league is receiving gripes for being too strict in...
Orthodontist stabs ex's girlfriend then pretends to be good samaritan: cops
A Connecticut orthodontist stabbed her ex-fiancée's girlfriend in the neck in Westchester County -- and then claimed she was a good Samaritan when the cops showed up, according to police....
Despite his first-pitch fail, Fauci is now on a baseball card
The card featuring the nation’s top infectious expert tossing out a flattened curve as the ceremonial first pitch at Major League Baseball’s opening game.
Mama elephant helps baby take first steps after scary tumble
A doting mother elephant has been pictured helping her newborn baby back on its feet after it took a nasty tumble during its first few shaky steps. The new family...
A lot of Americans are eating comfort food daily to cope with stress
Three-quarters of Americans are eating more comfort food than ever before, according to new research. The study asked 2,000 Americans about their eating habits during their time in self-isolation and...
US to back Japan in dispute over Chinese ships in East China Sea
The US will support Japan in any struggle from Chinese ships in the East China Sea, the commander of US Forces Japan said Wednesday. "The United States is 100%, absolutely...
Man on trial for blasphemy shot dead in court
A Pakistani man who allegedly claimed he was a prophet was shot dead in a courtroom Wednesday while on trial for blasphemy – which is punishable by death in the...
Shea it ain't so: Protesters roll up on NYPD commish's house in dead of night
If the spike in shootings isn't keeping NYPD commissioner Shea up at night, the protesters must be. A group of demonstrators shined lights and blared sirens at the top cop's...
Shirtless headbanger shows us how to celebrate America during a hurricane
It doesn't get much more metal than this.
Ecuador navy 'on alert' as 260-strong Chinese fleet nears Galapagos Islands
A large fleet of some 260 Chinese fishing vessels has been spotted in the waters surrounding the Galápagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador, the country’s navy officials said last...
City Hall close to releasing official plan to reopen NYC schools
Mayor de Blasio said the guidelines will give families a general sense of what to expect with the coronavirus crisis still wreaking havoc on building schedules and instructional formats.
Veteran expected to report to Giants camp despite son's cancer battle
Nate Solder has indicated to the Giants he will arrive this week for COVID-19 testing, beginning the process of acclimating to the most unusual training camp of his 10-year NFL...
How man's best friend can help sniff out coronavirus
Dogs can sniff out the coronavirus with a striking 94 percent accuracy rate — raising the possibility of instant tests at sporting events and airports, according to a new study.
NBA bubble opens with dream finals possibility, Zion Williamson drama
Adam Silver’s Orlando bubble has not burst. Considering baseball’s COVID-19-riddled journey, that’s the most important element as the NBA’s 22-team restart with an eight-game regular season commences Thursday at ESPN’s...
Devils pursuit root of discord between Coyotes and GM who 'quit'
John Chayka got burned after trying to make a deal with the Devils. Chayka, who became the youngest general manager in major-league sports history upon being hired by the Arizona...
Trump considering banning TikTok in US over China fears
WASHINGTON -- President Trump on Wednesday said his administration is considering banning Chinese-owned social media giant TikTok amid fears it could be weaponized to spy on Americans. "We're looking at...
This is how the Mars Perseverance rover will get to the Red Planet
After it was delayed three times to iron out issues, NASA's Perseverance rover is slated on July 30 to head to Mars, where it will perform a number of tasks,...
Phoenix police shooting: Suspect fired at cops with concealed handgun
An investigation is being conducted after officers from the Phoenix Police Department gunned down a suspect they claim fired shots at them first. The intense bodycam footage shows the suspect,...
Paralyzed puppy makes full recovery — and runs to woman who saved her life
Typically, dogs in this advanced state of the illness don't survive.
Bill Gates weighs in on schools reopening during pandemic
Bill Gates is siding with President Trump, saying US schools should reopen in the fall despite the continued spread of the coronavirus -- claiming "the benefits outweigh the costs." "I'm...
Good Samaritans save man from car moments before it explodes
A pair of good Samaritans pulled an unconscious driver from his smoldering car — just moments before it went up in flames, shocking new video shows. The dramatic event unfolded...
Mom intentionally crashed her car in wreck that killed infant daughter: cops
An Atlanta woman intentionally crashed her car into a vehicle carrying her 3-month-old daughter and the child’s father, killing the infant, police said. Titayanna Phillips, 21, is facing charges of...
Feds will withdraw from Portland, gov announces
"After my discussions with VP Pence and others, the federal government has agreed to withdraw federal officers from Portland," Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Wednesday.
Police agencies want nothing to do with the Democratic National Convention
More than 100 police agencies will no longer send personnel to boost security measures at next month’s Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee — partly over concerns about a recent directive...
De Blasio says NYPD should've been more 'sensitive' in arrest of protester
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo found some common ground Wednesday as they both decried the NYPD over a now-viral video showing cops picking up protester mid-demonstration in...
US to pull nearly 12,000 troops out of 'delinquent' Germany
WASHINGTON -- President Trump on Wednesday accused a "delinquent" Germany of taking advantage of the US on trade and the military as his administration confirmed it was yanking 11,900 troops...
Lawmaker tests positive for coronavirus ahead of trip with Trump
Texas Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert -- who was scheduled to fly to the Lone Star State with President Trump on Wednesday -- has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to...
Guns N’ Roses reschedule tour dates for summer 2021 amidst coronavirus crisis
The tour will begin at Milwaukee’s Summerfest on July 10.
Spotify's quarterly loss widens despite soaring user growth
Music streaming giant Spotify deepened its loss in the second quarter, even as its total pool of monthly active users neared the 300 million mark. The Stockholm-based company said its...
Trump may give RNC speech, accept GOP nomination at White House
President Trump on Wednesday said he may move his Republican convention speech again due to the coronavirus pandemic — and accept the GOP nomination at the White House. "It might...
Congressman's explosive remarks: Big Tech is 'out to get' conservatives
Big Tech is “out to get conservatives,” Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan charged Wednesday as lawmakers grilled the heads of Amazon, Facebook and other online giants in an explosive congressional hearing...
Why the A's are the bet vs. the Rockies
So which do you honestly believe you will see this fall? An NBA Finals? A Stanley Cup Final? Or a World Series? Considering the Marlins situation less than a week,...
'Population control:' Coronavirus conspiracy penetrates NBA bubble
Despite a few hiccups, the NBA has so far done an admirable job of keeping the coronavirus out of its Orlando bubble. Conspiracy theories, however, have seemingly penetrated Disney World....
'MLS is Back' crown could be defining moment for NYCFC
Winning is not an inherent trait. It’s learned over time. And this MLS is Back Tournament can be a pretty good lesson for NYCFC. In the franchise's sixth season, the...
Blue Apron earns $1.1M profit -- but warns that it won't last
Blue Apron’s financials finally look appetizing -- but the company warned that its surprise profit won't last. The New York-based meal-kit maker swung to a $1.1 million profit in the...
Man bursts into laughter during raunchy road rage incident
“I will beat your f - - kin' d - - k into the ground all day long,” he ranted.
'Midtown junkies’ still shooting up despite Post exposé
Apparent junkies remained free to shoot up with impunity at a Midtown plaza Wednesday morning -- a day after The Post reported that the area has turned into a drug-filled...
Wild video shows train engulfed in flames on partially collapsed bridge
An Arizona freight train went up in flames after derailing on a century-old bridge Wednesday — with chunks of the span collapsing amid a fireball that could be seen for...
Universe might be 1.2 billion years younger than previously believed
The universe is assumed to be approximately 13.8 billion years old, but a new study from researchers suggests it could be as much as 1.2 billion years younger than that....
'Oh my f--king God:' Stunned family finds migrants hidden in rooftop cargo box
A vacationing British family got the shock of a lifetime when they found two young African migrants hiding a storage box atop their car.
Hajj begins in Saudi Arabia with 1,000 pilgrims instead of usual 2 million
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Muslim pilgrims, donning face masks and moving in small groups after days in isolation, began arriving at Islam’s holiest site in Mecca on Wednesday for...
US Open champ 'creeped out' after getting shamed for bikini photos
It's Naomi Osaka's social media feed and she'll post what she wants to. The 22-year-old tennis star -- who frequently shares glam and swimsuit shots on Instagram -- hit back...
How a tattoo gave away this suspected arsonist
A suspected arsonist faces up to 20 years in jail for trying to torch Portland's Justice Center -- and he was easily identified thanks to a tattoo of his name...
Why Holocaust survivors are urgently pleading with Facebook
Holocaust survivors are demanding Facebook remove posts denying that the genocide they escaped ever happened. The survivors are speaking out in a social-media campaign launched Wednesday by the Conference on...
Portland protesters shoot fireworks at feds in another chaotic night
Rioters in Portland shot fireworks at federal agents and set fires during another wild night of lawlessness that stretched into early Wednesday, according to a report. The feds responded by deploying...
Minnesota GOP official resigns after comparing mask mandate to Nazi Germany
A local Republican board member in Minnesota has resigned after posting a photo on Facebook that compared the North Star State’s coronavirus mask mandate to Jews wearing a star in...
At least five injured in overnight shootings across NYC
At least five people were shot overnight in the Big Apple, police said Wednesday. A 24-year-old man was blasted in the arm at Third Avenue and East 169th Street in...
Kill germs in seconds with this UV sterilizer that plugs into your phone
You’ve probably seen a variety of articles and social media advertisements about UV light products that are designed to kill germs during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Curious about how they...
Scientists revive 100M-year-old microbes found on seafloor
Experts have found 100-million-year-old microorganisms living 18,000 feet below the surface and revived them, a shocking study says. The research notes that microbes dormant long since before the dinosaurs became...
Trump says he didn't bring up Russian bounty allegations during Putin call
President Trump did not confront Russian President Vladimir Putin about intelligence community reports that Moscow paid the Taliban bounties for US soldiers, he confirmed in an interview. Speaking with Axios...
This is finally the World Series year for Billy Beane's Athletics
How in the world do you forecast a 60-game baseball season amidst a pandemic? You allow for far more freak occurrences. You concede that the fate of the season will...
Buffalo woman's amazing obit: Millions of cigarettes, 'HATED Tom Brady'
Death, taxes, hating Tom Brady. That was the case for Carole Scarsella, who passed away on July 19. The Lackawanna (a suburb of Buffalo) native's obit has gone viral thanks...
Mystery seeds now showing up in Texas mailboxes
Packets containing mystery seeds that have been arriving in several states have now been spotted in north Texas, according to a report. About 200 residents claim to have received the...
Confederate confusion? Inn owners take down wrong flag after snafu
“It bugs me as far as the stupidity of people."
Madeleine McCann prime suspect to drop bid for early release from prison
The prime suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance has dropped his bid to get out of prison early -- whining that he has "lost faith" in justice, as a dig continued...
Never cook an unsavory meal again with this super-smart cooking set
There are few things more frustrating than pulling together a complicated recipe only for it to turn out undercooked or overbaked. This is where Hestan Cue comes in: The ultimate,...
Health secretary condemns transphobic attacks against her
Before a coronavirus news briefing in Harrisburg on Tuesday, Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine responded to a series of transphobic attacks directed against her. “While these individuals may think that...
Terrifying video shows the moment a train slams into a car
This is the shocking moment an off-the-rails driver crosses onto the path of a train barreling past a crossing in Vietnam – and his car gets predictably broadsided. The scary...
WWE legend's stalker nightmare ended with knife attack on police
WWE legend Bret “The Hitman” Hart has revealed his stalker hell that led to a policeman being attacked with a knife. The icon, who was attacked in 2019 by a...
Corrections officer who had sex with locked-up ex dodges jail
A former New Jersey corrections officer who admitted getting intimate in a jail bathroom with a locked-up ex lover was sentenced to two years of probation, prosecutors said. Thomas J....
JetBlue to test ultraviolet cleaning technology aboard aircraft
JetBlue plans to test ultraviolet cleaning technology – which is typically used in hospitals -- aboard its aircraft in a pilot program geared to keep them clean during the coronavirus...
Victoria's Secret owner to slash 850 corporate jobs as sales suffer
Victoria's Secret owner L Brands plans to slash about 850 corporate jobs as the lingerie chain grapples with a downturn in sales. The Ohio-based company announced the layoffs — which...
How a 1972 law may have led to NYC woman's deadly shark attack in Maine
A federal law from the 1970s that's led to a booming seal population is likely to blame in the fatal great white shark attack in Maine, according to experts cited...
Madonna's coronavirus conspiracy theory post riles Instagram
She's doing what she does best again: getting censored.
Burned NYPD vehicle found on Upper West Side
A witness reported the parked cop car engulfed in flames just before 4 a.m. on West 83rd Street near Columbus Avenue.
How Scottie Pippen really felt about Michael Jordan after 'The Last Dance'
Scottie Pippen says he’s talked with Michael Jordan since “The Last Dance” documentary aired in the spring and downplayed any rift between the retired Chicago Bulls stars. “Why would I...
Nuggets scrimmage stud can cause a lot of NBA draft regret
Bol Bol had to wait over a year to make his first appearance for the Denver Nuggets. He’s wasted no time in showing what he’s capable of. In his NBA...
VP rumors heating up after close-up of Biden's notes
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden was photographed holding notes with talking points on Sen. Kamala Harris as speculation mounts that the former 2020 contender is the frontrunner for the VP...
Has Ellen DeGeneres been deserted by A-list pals amid show investigation?
She's been surrounded by A-listers for years, but none have been quick to come to her aid.
Man busted in connection to two fatal shootings in Brooklyn
A man has been busted in connection to two fatal Brooklyn shootings earlier this month -- one that he claimed he was paid to commit, cops and police sources said...
Farmer finds double amputee skydiver's lost prosthetic leg
Chris Marckres, of Hyde Park, leaped out of a plane Saturday at Vermont Skydiving Adventures in West Addison, but one of his prosthetic legs took a dive of its own.
Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook has made Instagram, WhatsApp better
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will defend his company's ownership of Instagram and WhatsApp to congressional lawmakers Wednesday amid calls to break up the powerful platforms. In prepared testimony to the...
Maxwell allegedly took pics of topless girls as 'hobby': court docs
Ghislaine Maxwell allegedly photographed topless girls as a "hobby" — keeping the snaps with sex toys in Jeffrey Epstein's Florida mansion, according to court documents. The British socialite "had an...
Tamar Braxton’s new reality TV show postponed after possible overdose
"Our first concern is for her recovery and well-being," WeTV reps said.
Rent dispute leads to renowned bridge player's gruesome samurai sword death
A man allegedly used a samurai sword to decapitate his Connecticut roommate -- a nationally known bridge player -- and has refused to talk with investigators about the crime, claiming...
Little girl and her pet sheep are the 'fairy' best of friends
Meet Verity and her "woolly" cute friend, Hugo. The inseparable pair are often found exploring around their family farm in East Hampshire, England. Watch the heart-melting moment they embark on...
Russia reportedly seeks to approve COVID-19 vaccine by mid-August
Russia plans to approve the world’s first COVID-19 vaccine in under two weeks – despite concerns about its safety and effectiveness in the blistering pace meant to beat the rest...
Iran launches underground ballistic missiles during exercise
TEHRAN — Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard launched underground ballistic missiles as part of an exercise involving a fake aircraft carrier in the Strait of Hormuz, state television reported Wednesday, the...
Teen protester freed after she's hit with vandalism charges
Police early Wednesday freed the woman who was busted for allegedly damaging at least four NYPD cameras in and around City Hall Park, cops said. Nikki Stone, 18, was released...
Probe shows item found in LAPD cop's coffee was not tampon
California detectives determined it was a possible cleaning cloth, not a tampon, that was found inside an off-duty LAPD cop’s Starbucks drink last month -- and were reportedly unable to...
NFL star is now the league's highest-paid defensive player
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Defensive end Joey Bosa has agreed to a contact extension that will make him the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL. Two people familiar with the...
Two Mets bust out in team's offensive explosion
J.D. Davis and Robinson Cano don’t have all game to be productive. The Mets have been aggressive in replacing both players defensively late in games and did so again in...
Dallas police union boss escapes charges in killer cop case
A grand jury declined to indict the Dallas police union president on evidence-tampering charges in relation to the case of Amber Guyger, the officer who in 2018 claimed self-defense after...
Mystery buyer snags $102 million penthouse in record-setting NYC tower
The apartment is on the 76th floor of 220 Central Park South.
Portland fines feds $200k over fence outside courthouse
The city of Portland, Ore. is fining the federal government $500 for every 15 minutes it maintains unpermitted fencing outside of the federal courthouse that has faced nightly attacks amid ongoing protests and rioting. City Commissioner...
Deputy police chief dies in apparent suicide just days after promotion
A high-ranking and recently promoted Chicago police officer reportedly died in an apparent suicide Tuesday morning. Chicago Police Deputy Chief Dion Boyd was found by colleagues in his office at...
'Nice swing b---h': All hell breaks loose after Dodgers reliever taunts Astros
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros are trying to put their sign-stealing scandal behind them. It seems as if the Los Angeles Dodgers have their own thoughts on the matter. Benches...
New photos show Virgin Galactic passenger spaceship cabin interior
LOS ANGELES — Passengers flying Virgin Galactic on suborbital trips into space will be able to see themselves floating weightless against the backdrop of the Earth below while 16 cameras...
Cops investigating death of man found burning on side of California highway
California authorities are investigating the death of a man found engulfed in flames on the side of a highway last week. Jerry Mungaray, 40, was discovered burning in a fire...
Business is blooming at NYC Flower District staple thanks to outdoor dining
“I’d say around 30 to 40 percent of business in May and June is graduation parties,” said owner Ashok Kumar. “We didn’t get any this year.”