June 2, 2021
Coke's too woke: NC county bans company's vending machines over 'left-wing' politics
Surry County opted to remove Coke vending machines from its office buildings due to Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey's criticism of Georgia's new voting laws.
Knicks suddenly facing a long summer
The Knicks' pleasantly surprising season ended sooner than any of their fans wanted.
Man punches mayoral candidate after taunting him with 'Dongcopter'
A mayoral hopeful in Albuquerque was punched at a campaign event by a man who was also accused of flying a drone adorned with a dildo around the candidate while...
City Hall is Eric Adam's or Andrew Yang's to lose
The fiery New York City mayoral debate Wednesday night made it crystal clear that the stars of the race remain Eric Adams and Andrew Yang, who are vying for voter's...
Andrew Yang, Eric Adams draw the most fire in chaotic NYC mayoral debate
On Tuesday, the NYC mayoral candidates had their first in-person debate during the campaign and frontrunners Andrew Yang and Eric Adams openly clashed in some heated exchanges.
Mask and the Furious: LI driver given summons for going in HOV lane with fake passenger
A Long Island man was pulled over and given a summons for allegedly driving in the Long Island Expressway HOV lane with a fake passenger on Wednesday night, police said.
Nets' Big 3 has taken a quantum leap
Much has been made about how little time Brooklyn’s Big 3 has gotten to build chemistry.
Yankees showing signs of life, squeak past Rays again
The Yankees won a second consecutive tight game over the rival Rays on Wednesday night. This time, they held on for a 4-3 win.
Fauci emails all the more reason for US to get to bottom of COVID origins
After hearing that Dr. Fauci received notice in 2020 that COVID-19 could have been "engineered," The Post Editorial Board writes that it's time to replace the pandemic response spokesman.
Florida man claims 'stand your ground' defense for killing an iguana
Florida man PJ Nilaja Patterson justified beating an iguana to death, citing the Sunshine State’s State Your Ground Law to escape animal cruelty charges.
Uber driver dies after being shot in head during Illinois carjacking
While working as a ride share driver in a Chicago suburb, Joe Schelstraete was shot and killed in his car. One of the suspects in the killing is now reportedly...
Video of dad, daughter speaking out against critical race theory goes viral
A video of a father and his daughter speaking out against critical race theory has gone viral amid an ongoing national debate on the topic. The video posted by TikTok...
'I can barely breathe': Dad's agonizing message after son's body found stuffed in tote bag
The father of a missing Houston boy -- whose remains are believed to have been found -- cannot fathom why his girlfriend was allegedly involved in his son’s disappearance.
Knicks' season ends in blowout playoff loss
The Knicks' best season in nearly a decade is over.
Biden’s ‘bigot’ smear vs. Trump voters: Devine
President Joe Biden could have given an uplifting speech on Tuesday at a ceremony marking 100 years since the Tulsa race massacre, but instead he wheeled out his now-familiar refrain...
Next mayor wants NYC to be even more of a 'sanctuary' for illegal immigrants
Every single one of the eight Democrats running for NYC mayor vowed to protect illegal immigrants from deportation, preserving the Big Apple's notorious reputation as a "sanctuary city."
Eric Adams stands out in deluded Dem mayor debate
Reminder to the candidates for Democratic primary: You’re running for mayor of New York City. Not Fantasyland. Asked about crime, Maya Wiley said she’d “confront the NYPD” and claimed she...
Yang only mayoral candidate who wants de Blasio, Cuomo endorsements
He's been criticized as not being a true New Yorker and on Wednesday night's debate stage Andrew Yang once again showed how out of step he can be.
'Worse than we thought': GOP pols rip Fauci after truth comes out in emails
Republican lawmakers ripped Dr. Anthony Fauci after thousands of emails were released showing he denied if COVID-19 was developed artificially in a Chinese Wuhan lab.
A new Mets worry emerges
The Mets’ depth will be tested yet again.
9-year-old girl and 4-year-old sister steal parents' car, crash into semi 10 miles later
The two little Utah girls stole their parents' car with the goal of driving it to California to "swim in the ocean."
Nets aren't the only ones with a Big 3
The Nets aren't the only ones with a Big 3. The Bucks have a dangerous trio in Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday.
Air farce: 'Why Women Kill' back for Season 2
"Why Women Kill" returns Thursday (June 3) for Season 2 on a rebranded network -- but with the same campy tone courtesy of series creator Marc Cherry.
FDA has one shell of a warning if you plan on eating cicadas
The FDA took to Twitter Wednesday to warn that people with seafood allergies shouldn't try the buzzy dish.
Aaron Judge experiment could backfire big-time
The Yankees are going to ask a guy who has a pair of multi-game breaks already this season with “lower-body” issues to roam the middle of the outfield?
Leon Black may find some silver linings in defamation suit against him
Sifting through this week’s explosive lawsuit against Leon Black by an ex-Russian model, there may be a bright spot for Black: The case isn’t likely to dig up any dirt...
Team Biden's atrocious advice to Jews to hide their identity
You don’t have to be Jewish to be distressed by the thought that America, under Biden, may be the next Western country Jews flee.
Mom's wrongful ID of murdered kid leads cops to falsely accuse dad for killing
A mother claimed the body of a murdered boy discovered in Las Vegas was her son — and police falsely fingered his dad as the killer — but both child...
Judge rejects bid for July 4 fireworks at Mount Rushmore
Kristi Noem, the Republican governor of South Dakota, is suing the Biden administration to hold a fireworks celebration at Mount Rushmore on July 4 weekend.
How Nets-Bucks regular season battles played out
The Nets lost two out of three to the Bucks this regular, but all the games were close.
Video shows man get slugged, robbed on NYC sidewalk
Newly released police surveillance video shows a group of goons beating up and robbing a man on a Williamsburg sidewalk.
'Sell your Tesla!' AOC slammed for not helping grandma in hurricane-hit Puerto Rico home
AOC tweeted photos of her grandma's storm-damaged home and the called out the former Trump administration for blocking money to Puerto Rico. Some Twitter users then called out the NY...
Video shows NJ state senator swaying, slurring after DWI crash
State Sen. Sandra Cunningham, 70, was charged with driving while intoxicated after she allegedly rammed into two parked cars.
Despite $5M book deal, Gov. Cuomo making taxpayers foot $2.5M legal defense tab
Though Gov. Andrew Cuomo had a major book deal and is still holding fundraiser events to add to his war chest, New York taxpayers are still footing the bill on...
A New York team wins NHL draft lottery
The Buffalo Sabres won the NHL draft lottery and the expansion Seattle Kraken jumped up the order to take the No. 2 pick Wednesday night.
Man arrested for 'gruesome' murder of woman, three 'very young' children
Cohen Bennet Hancz-Barron, 21, was taken into custody hours after cops named him as a suspect and warned he was considered “armed and extremely dangerous.”
No dice: Manhattan politicos squash NYC casino project
Manhattan politicos have squashed Gov. Cuomo's plan to fast track a Las Vegas-style casino in the Big Apple, The Post has learned.
Virginia Tech football player charged with murder
Freshman Virginia Tech football player Isimemen Etute has been charged with murder in connection to the death of a 40-year-old acquaintance, police said.
The Knicks' mindset heading into do-or-die Game 5
The Knicks were not ready to talk about the possibility there season could be over by Wednesday night.
Cuomo's latest outrages on his scandalous book deal
Just when you thought Gov. Cuomo couldn’t go any lower. First, The Post discovered that he’s using $2.5 million in taxpayer money to pay for his defense lawyers. That’s right,...
Man who robbed taco shop with water gun seeks clemency after 40 years
Rolf Kaestel, who turned 70 on Wednesday, has been sitting in the slammer since 1981.
Finals-worthy matchup awaits the Nets
For the Nets, the Celtics were just a teaser. Now comes the real test in the Bucks.
NYC pols refuse to connect the dots on assaults and their own 'reforms'
What will it take for New York politicians to connect the dots between crimes they deplore and foolish criminal-justice "reforms" they support? On Wednesday, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams joined other...
Don't let Beijing stonewall investigations of COVID's origins
Beijing is furious that President Joe Biden has reopened the US government probe into COVID-19’s origins, making it obvious that he’ll have to play hardball to get China’s leaders to...
Sugar Ray Leonard's knockout custom-built LA home for sale for $46.5M
It's Round 2 for the retired boxer who is looking to put his luxe Pacific Palisades home on the market again for a whopping $46.5 million.
Biden and top GOP negotiator Capito agree to more infrastructure talk Friday
President Biden on Wednesday met for about an hour with the top Republican negotiator Sen. Shelley Capito on an infrastructure package and agreed to continue talks on Friday, June 4.
Adams, Yang should take teacher-union hostility as a big compliment
New York City kids deserve so much better than the broken school system the union forces on them. A Mayor Adams or Mayor Yang could do a lot to fix...
Letters to the Editor — June 3, 2021
The Issue: President Biden’s address marking the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre. The Tulsa Massacre happened because white people blamed blacks for Dick Rowland’s alleged assault on Sarah Page...
State audit trashed DSNY for 'persistent cleanliness problems' under Kathryn Garcia
This one really stinks for Kathryn Garica. An audit revealed that while the mayoral hopeful was Sanitation Commissioner the department saw trash pile up due to a number of reasons.
DOC captain, NYC hit with wrongful death suit over inmate suicide
Elayna Manson accuses Capt. Rebecca Hillman and other officers of not following proper protocol in regard to her brother Ryan Wilson's suicide.
Police ID Maserati-driving suspect in DC road-rage shooting of mom with kids
Kenneth Miles Davis is suspected of getting out of his Maserati and opening fire in a road rage incident in Washington DC.
Star's 3-hit outburst, Pete Alonso's clutch hit help Mets win ugly one
The Mets have waited all year for Francisco Lindor to become a presence atop the lineup. Just maybe this latest surge can be taken seriously.
Kate Winslet said she's done stripping down for nude scenes
Kate Winslet, who is famous for baring it all in her films, confesses that her "nudity days are numbered."
Activist Engine No. 1 wins third seat on Exxon board
ExxonMobil shareholders elected a third director nominated by hedge fund Engine No. 1 to the oil company's board, the company said on Wednesday, extending the new firm's upset victory at...
US pols make bipartisan call for action at southern border amid migrant crisis
A bipartisan group of lawmakers are calling for action to address the surge of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Party's over: NYC tenant accused of turning pad into nightclub finally moves out
A tenant accused of turning a Tribeca apartment into a raging, maskless, crowded night club has finally moved out, according to a Manhattan court hearing.
Yankees have no choice but to change star's position
Aaron Judge became the seventh Yankee to patrol center field on Wednesday night.
'Deeply disgusted': NYC Vietnam memorial vandalized with swastikas, veteran insults
Vandals spray-painted a Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Elmhurst, Queens with swastikas, profane graffiti and the term "baby killers."
NFL to stop controversial 'race-norming' policy
The NFL on Wednesday pledged to halt the use of “race-norming” — which assumed Black players started out with lower cognitive function.
Oops! US troops accidentally storm sunflower oil factory in Bulgaria
Sunny with a chance of troops? A group of American soldiers who were taking part in a NATO training exercise accidentally went on the premises of a sunflower oil factory.
'A nightmare': NYC woman's emotional support dog adopted while she was hospitalized
A disabled New Yorker’s emotional support dog was brought to the pound when she had a medical emergency -- and when she tried to get the pup back, he’d been...
GOP mayoral candidate Sliwa urges probe of pricy Gov. Cuomo fundraiser amid scandals
Mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa is calling for a state probe of scandal-scarred Gov. Andrew Cuomo's high-dollar June 29 re-election fundraiser.
These workers were asked to return to the office — they quit instead
As the coronavirus pandemic ebbs, many bosses are asking employees to return to the office -- but some are refusing to go.
Ransomware attack targets Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket ferries
A cyberattack on Steamship Authority has left ferry customers unable to book tickets or change reservations.
TSA mask mandate all for show and other commentary
Libertarian: TSA Mask Mandate All for Show In a display of “ ‘hygiene theater,’ gratuitously incommoding passengers to create the illusion of added safety,” the Transportation Security Administration has extended mask...
AMC stock nearly doubles — but hedge fund has 'no regrets' about selling
Shares of AMC Entertainment nearly doubled on Wednesday -- but Mudrick Capital, which liquidated a $230 million position in the movie exhibitor a day earlier, isn't eating its heart out,...
'Alarming': Mayoral rivals on Post report of women pay inequity under Kathryn Garcia
Mayoral candidates hit rival City Hall contender Kathryn Garcia after a Post report revealed she presided over a two-tier system as Sanitation commissioner that paid women and minorities less than...
Islanders star isn't 'consumed' by lack of production
When Barry Trotz took over as head coach of the Islanders in 2018, Mathew Barzal was 21 years old and about to embark on just his second full NHL season.
MLB must put a stop to blatant cheating epidemic: Sherman
This is cheating, against the rules on the book as much as loading a bat with Super Balls.
Celtics star 'was hoping' this rumor was true as coaching candidates emerge
One name may already be out of the running in the Celtics’ coaching search, but two others have emerged as early contenders.
Eric Adams says critics of his record on stop-frisk can just 'shut up'
Mayoral candidate Eric Adams defended his record on being against stop-and-frisk in the NYPD.
DOE assigns top Manhattan students to troubled schools — and now parents want out
Top performing Manhattan middle schoolers were assigned to struggling high schools next year due to controversial admissions changes aimed at increasing diversity -- and now some angry parents are scrambling...
The source of Coach K's legacy-fueling rage
Mike Krzyzewski might be held up as a saintly figure in major college sports, but at his core, he is a low-income street kid from Chicago.
Burning of Ellie Kemper shows we're living in a modern-day Salem witch trial
"The Office" and "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” actress Ellie Kemper took part in the Veiled Prophet ball in St. Louis as a teenager. Kyle Smith writes the backlash against her is...
Report shows the psychological advantages quirkiness
Just being different can win affection, according to a new report on human quirkiness and the appeal to non-conform.
What we know so far about the COVID variant first found in India
A COVID-19 mutation from India, known as the Delta variant, has been spreading in the United States.
'Sheep in wolves clothing' Scooter Braun sued over defunct venture
Music exec Scooter Braun, best known for his ugly public spat with Taylor Swift, lured a high-flying financier into a dead-end job by name-dropping stars like Kanye West, according to...
Israeli pols claim agreement to oust Netanyahu is in place
Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been Israel's Prime Minister since 2009, appears to be done as the country's leader. A coalition government is poised to replace him.
Hunter Biden's ex-stripper baby mama was on his payroll while pregnant: texts
The former stripper who bore Hunter Biden's child, Lunden Roberts, was on his consulting firm's payroll during her pregnancy, text messages retrieved from his laptop reveal.
Power-hungry Dems are stirring hysteria over Texas' sane election reforms
The Democratic Party's opposition to legislative minorities using whatever leverage they have to block legislation is highly situational. In Washington, DC, where Democrats control the White House and both chambers...
Money laundering crew busted for role in multimillion dollar online dating scam: feds
Six people have been busted for their alleged role in a multi-million-dollar dating site scam -- after they helped launder some $3.5 million fleeced from vulnerable, lovesick targets online, prosecutors...
'Probably a mistake': Ex-top cop says NYPD had no plan after disbanding anti-crime unit
The NYPD didn't have a plan to fill the void left by disbanding the controversial anti-crime unit tasked with firearm busts — a shift the former chief of department admitted...
Double the bun: Woman carries twin sister's baby
Identical twins Amy Fuggiti and Courtney Essenpreis have done everything together over the years -- and now Courtney is carrying Amy’s longed-for baby.
Fuller House: Mets increase capacity to 90% for vaxxed at Citi Field
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that Citi Field will be able to expand its capacity to 32,500 fans starting next week.
Speak to the manager! The baby name Karen plunged in popularity last year
The name Karen — which has become a pejorative term for an entitled or racist white woman— plunged in popularity over the past year, according to new data.
Churchill Downs bans Hall of Fame trainer for two years over Kentucky Derby scandal
Bob Baffert has been banned from the racetrack where his horses have won the first leg of the Triple Crown seven times.
Run away! Ted Cruz mocks Harris with Monty Python clip over border leadership
Sen. Ted Cruz used a clip from a 1975 Monty Python on Wednesday to mock Vice President Kamala Harris' leadership on the border crisis, amid a record-breaking surge in illegal...
Woman shocked by deep-fried towel in chicken order
"This is really disturbing … How the hell do you get the towel in the batter and even fry it!?!?" wrote Alique Perez.
Trump accuses Biden of destroying the country 'before our very eyes'
Former President Donald Trump ripped President Biden for ending his "Remain in Mexico" policy -- claiming that the US is "being destroyed before our very eyes," amid the migrant crisis...
Billie Eilish's sexy slumber party video leaves little to the imagination
The singer released her new single "Lost Cause" with a playful music video giving viewers a peek into her sexy sleepover.
Biden claims credit for COVID shot success, assigns Harris to vaccine hesitancy tour
President Joe Biden only gave a slight nod to President Donald Trump's administration while speaking about the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Despite COVID-19 vaccines, nursing homes struggle with outbreaks
Jeannie Wells had hoped that regular visits would resume at her elderly mother’s New York nursing home once all the residents were fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Around Easter, her wish finally...
Say it ain't Soho! NYC nabe taken under siege by graffiti vandals
Local merchants and residents are fuming over the rise of graffiti vandals spray painting their Soho neighborhood.
$312 for water? High rollers slammed for posting exorbitant Vegas receipts online
High rollers were feeling more than the Vegas heat on Twitter. After some big spenders posted exorbitant receipts of their trips, some users roasted them and even said it was...
Why Dolly Parton wears a full face of makeup to sleep
Yes, even in Tennessee. She also described her typical "house clothes" as "a little dress-like teddy" with a matching robe if she gets chilly.
Kids, aged 12 and 14, shot at Florida deputies with shotgun, AK-47: sheriff
Both youngsters allegedly fired at deputies four separate times over a 35-minute span.
Legendary Miraval luxury resort and spa arrives in the Berkshires
Arizona's famous luxury resort and spa Miraval has opened a new Berkshires outpost in Lenox, Mass. — complete with 100 rooms on 380 sprawling acres.
COVID-19 vaccine restores a Brazilian city to near normal
Just one COVID-19 patient is in critical condition at the Dr. Geraldo Cesar Reis clinic in Serrana, a city of almost 46,000 in Sao Paulo state's countryside.
South Street Seaport transformation continues with Carne Mare
South Street Seaport’s effort to transform itself from a rowdy tourist destination to an actual hot spot will continue this month with the planned opening at Pier 17 of a...
Nets' challenge is about to get much harder
The Nets will take on the Bucks in what should be a long, hard-fought series.
Bride dies of heart attack at her wedding in India, so groom marries sister
On the day of her wedding, the bride -- who was identified as Surbhi -- passed away from a heart attack. Her younger sister then married the groom instead.
Elliott Management owns big Dropbox stake, holds discussions
Activist investor Elliott Management owns a large stake in Dropbox and has been holding private discussions with the file-sharing service provider for some time, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday....
Hackers with suspected China ties breached MTA servers in April
Hackers with possible ties to the Chinese government breached three of the MTA's computer systems earlier this year, transit officials said.
3-year-old piano prodigy set to perform at Carnegie Hall
A 3-year-old piano whiz became the youngest person ever to win a prestigious international music competition — earning her a performance spot at Carnegie Hall.
Report tells of sexual assault, racism at military institute
The 145-page report, put together by an independent law firm at the request of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, states that “racial slurs and jokes are not...
California firefighter, colleague had ongoing dispute before station shooting: reports
Los Angeles County Firefighter Tory Carlon, 44, was gunned down Tuesday at a fire station in Agua Dulce.
US launches study mixing COVID-19 booster vaccine regimens
The goal is to understand safety and immune responses following mixed boosted regimens, should booster vaccines become necessary.
Mets fuming over 'completely inappropriate' du-rag dig by announcer
Mets manager Luis Rojas said he became aware of Brenly’s comment after Tuesday’s game and was immediately disappointed.
Homeless man with over 40 arrests finally held on bail over alleged Asian attack
Homeless man Alexander Wright allegedly attacked an Asian woman outside of a restaurant in Chinatown in Manhattan.
Florida governor OKs limits on transgender student-athletes
The new law, sure to be challenged as unconstitutional, inflames an already contentious discussion unfolding nationally as Republican-controlled states move to limit the rights of LGBTQ people.
Biden throws open the borders, and Harris scrambles to avoid blame
President Joe Biden doesn’t want Americans to pay attention to what’s happening there — and Vice President Kamala Harris doesn’t want to be saddled with the blame.
Boycott and bombings mar Myanmar's new school year
Security forces stood guard at some schools and brought pupils under armed escort from their homes.
Islanders turn blown Game 2 lead into valuable experience
A veteran team like the Islanders can look back at their mistakes in a Game 2 overtime win over the Bruins and fix what went awry.
Biden doesn't think Putin behind Russia-based hacks, summit still on
President Biden does not think Russian President Vladimir Putin is testing him with the recent hacks of a US gas pipeline and meat producer. He still plans to meet the...
Kimberly Guilfoyle's $5M Central Park spread is now a whisper listing
Don Trump Jr.'s partner and the ex-Fox television personality has taken her stunning home off the market, but it's still quietly being shown.
Asbestos-related lawsuits are jamming up the Big Apple' court system
The New York Civil Justice Institute found that some law firms wrongfully name companies as defendants in civil complaints.
NYC mayoral hopefuls speak out against 'unacceptable' anti-Asian attacks
"Alexander Wright should not have been on our streets," Andrew Yang, one of the leading mayoral candidates, railed at a rally. "Some crimes are unforeseeable. This was completely foreseeable."
Escaped elephants cause million-dollar losses as they invade Chinese capital
Chinese authorities are attempting to turn back a marauding herd of 15 elephants, which arrived on the outskirts of Yunnan Province's capital Wednesday after traveling for hundreds of miles up...
Yankees pass on slugging infielder to call up bullpen help
There was room on the roster when Mike Ford was optioned after another miserable night at the plate, when he struck out three times and was removed for pinch-hitter Giancarlo...
76ers get bad news on their best player
Not the best news for the 76ers' best player.
Can virtual reality help seniors? Study hopes to find out
Stanford’s Virtual Human Interaction Lab will be working with John Knox’s 1,200 residents.
Assassin's screed: Man who shot Reagan now serenading YouTube with love songs
John Hinckley won a lengthy court battle last year, freeing him to publicly display his music, writings and other art, and potentially make a living in the recording industry.
Inside Naomi Osaka's $7M Beverly Hills home she bought from Nick Jonas
Following her stunning decision to back out of the French Open to focus on her mental health, Osaka returned home, where she can now rest easy in her $7 million...
Hawks plan to back up Clint Capela's 'vacation' rant
The Hawks didn’t seem to mind rebounding machine Clint Capela’s bravado ahead of Wednesday's chance to eliminate the Knicks.
Floyd Mayweather: Logan Paul fight is 'legalized bank robbery'
Floyd Mayweather's decision to fight YouTuber Logan Paul was an "easy" one.
NYC's first in-person Democratic mayoral debate is tonight: What to expect and how to watch
The stage is set for a bruising showdown between the crowded field of Democrats vying to lead the Big Apple on Wednesday night, as the candidates gear up for their...
New York man's Capitol riot case dismissed due to lack of evidence
Prosecutors wrote to the Washington, DC judge on Tuesday asking to drop charges against Christopher Kelly, a New York City resident who was captured in a viral photo near the...
Amazon backs effort to legalize pot, drops weed testing for some jobs
Amazon’s public policy team will be “actively supporting” the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act.
Cole Haan extends Memorial Day sale with an extra 20% off
Save up to 50% off Cole Haan's best-selling styles during its extended Memorial Day sale.
Ex-Patriots star's fight led to torturous Bill Belichick film session
Nobody is safe from ridicule in Bill Belichick's film sessions.
Harvard scientist advocates for more funding into alien life, UFO research
Avi Loeb explained that the scientific community often ridicules the idea of alien existence. Meanwhile, he pushed for following supposed evidence such as UFO sightings and other interstellar happenings.
Holey moly: This massive cavity swallowed up farmland— and it's growing
Homeowners nearby reported hearing a thunderous sound before finding the gigantic pit. Authorities have asked locals not to approach the mouth.
Teen has leg severed after jumping in front of G train in Brooklyn
The 19-year-old leaped off the northbound platform of the G train as the subway entered the Myrtle-Willoughby Avenues station around 10:45 a.m., according to police.
Donald Trump's blog taken down and 'will not be returning'
Former President Trump's newly launched communications platform, “From the Desk of Donald J. Trump,” has been shut down, his spokesman Jason Miller tells The Post.
China's mouthpiece newspaper threatens US with nuclear 'showdown'
The media mouthpiece for the Chinese Communist government, the Global Times touted China's goal to expand its arsenal of nuclear missiles in anticipation of an "intense showdown" with the US.
Where tech workers have moved during the pandemic may surprise you
Tech workers are fleeing San Francisco and New York for cheaper cities -- but Miami isn't a big destination, according to new data.
Duke legend Coach K is calling it quits
Another titan in college basketball is on his way out.
Southwest flight attendant told Muslim woman she'd 'bring whole plane down': report
The Dallas-Fort-Worth chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations — the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy group — has filed a complaint on her behalf against the airline.
Tennesee teen shot by 12-year-old in dispute over video game
The two boys were playing video games at the Shadowbrook Townhouses in Memphis around 3 p.m. Sunday when they got into a fight, police said.
Salone Monet launches Beyoncé-approved shoe brand at Bloomingdales
The Post spoke with the designer of these shade-inclusive heels to learn more about the exciting Bloomingdales launch.
BK employee grills 'Karen' for 'distracting' husband in everyday work attire
A Burger King employee is virtually flame-broiling a “Karen” for making a fuss over how tasty her buns looked in her work uniform.
Melbourne pandemic lockdown extended to 2nd week
The lockdown is the fourth for Melbourne, which has 5 million residents.
California girl who saved dogs didn't realize she had shoved a bear
The brave teen confronted the brazen bruin as it perched with its cubs on top of a dividing wall in the town of Bradbury.
Ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn endorses a NYC mayoral candidate
Former Trump national security advisor Michael Flynn is endorsing Fernando Mateo in the Republican primary for mayor.
Tom Brady owns up to most 'confusing' moment in TikTok video
Tom Brady finally admitted to one of his only blunders from the 2020 season. In a TikTok video, Brady copped to messing up the downs during the Buccaneers' Week 5...
Newer methods may boost gene therapy’s use for more diseases
Gene therapy increasingly is being used to attack the root cause of their problems by supplying the DNA they lack.
Dogecoin soars as Coinbase adds token to platform and Elon Musk tweets
Dogecoin prices skyrocketed on Wednesday after crypto-trading giant Coinbase said it would start allowing users to trade the joke cryptocurrency on its platform.
Finally! Kamala Harris visits Central America next week in 'first trip' as migration czar
Vice President Kamala Harris will finally take some in-person action in her role as the Biden administration's migration czar.
Twitter suspends account of Nigerian president for 'abusive behavior'
Twitter has temporarily suspended Nigeria's president from the site over complaints that he had threatened genocide against rebels.
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Hiker plummets 500 feet to his death on holiday trek in national park
A 56-year-old hiker fell 500 feet to his death during a Memorial Day trek in California's Sequoia National Park, according to authorities — marking at least the third death of...
Get a shot, grab a beer: WH teams up with brewer for COVID vax giveaway
Anheuser-Busch said on Wednesday that it is teaming up with the White House to "buy Americans 21+ a round of beer" if President Biden's goal of having 70 percent of...
Knicks star snaps at 'negative' question with Game 5 guarantee
RJ Barrett can’t imagine not taking another trip to Atlanta for a Game 6 on Friday.
RNC threatens to pull out of 2024 debates unless 'significant reforms' made
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel says she may advise 2024 presidential candidates not to take part in future debates unless "significant reforms" are made.
Etsy buying Gen Z-focused clothing app Depop for $1.63 billion
Etsy said it is buying the social shopping app Depop — which has a reputation for selling TikTok-worthy vintage clothing — for $1.63 billion in cash.
US regulators reportedly weren't happy about Elon Musk’s Tesla tweets
US regulators alerted Tesla last year that Elon Musk’s use of Twitter had twice violated a court-ordered policy that required company lawyers to pre-approve some of his tweets.
Flight attendant spills mile-high secrets from serving oligarchs and princes
A 45-year-old Londoner has penned a tell-all memoir about her most turbulent experiences working as a flight attendant for the rich and famous.
WWE shockingly cuts some major names
WWE has made another round of cuts that includes some shocking names. Wrestlers Braun Strowman, Aleister Black, Lana, Murphy, Ruby Riott and Santana Garrett were all released on Wednesday, WWE...
Dining dashed: US restaurants see strong recovery as NY eateries still down 30 percent
Eateries in Florida, Maine, Nevada and other states all saw more diners on Memorial Day than they did in 2019 — while the number of restaurant-goers in New York state...
Ghislaine Maxwell denied bail — for fifth time
Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to be released on bail pending trial on sex-trafficking charges was shot down -- for a fifth time -- Wednesday, according to a new court filing.
Child found dead in motel room believed to be missing Houston boy, girlfriend of dad in custody
The body of a child discovered in a tote bag in a Best Western in Jasper, Texas, is believed to be that of Samuel Olson, who was reported missing on...
Elderly man busted for trying to lure young NYC boys with candy: cops
Boris Bargrum, 77, tried to bait the two boys, ages 5 and 7, outside their home at Shore Boulevard and Norfolk Street in Manhattan Beach.
Kentucky Derby winner could lose title after positive drug test confirmed
Bob Baffert's most recent Kentucky Derby winner may be close to losing that title.
UFC legend taps out as California mayor over 'hostility'
UFC legend Tito Ortiz has tapped out early from city politics, resigning as a California councilman because he can't handle the blows — from critics.
Freeze, don't mooove! Group of cows help cops catch motorist
The Sheriff’s Department added that no humans or animals were hurt in the arrest.
A Russian village prospers thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic
Krasnaya Polyana (Red Meadow) is a beautiful village of five streets in the mountains near the Black Sea.
Kevin Garnett's past brought into Celtics logo controversy
Richard Jefferson has seen Kevin Garnett do worse.
Sam Darnold's mentality with Jets revenge game looming in Week 1
The NFL schedule makers wasted no time in having Darnold face the Jets in Week 1 next season.
Man attacks Asian woman with cane on subway platform in NYC
A 23-year-old Asian woman was attacked with a cane on a Harlem subway platform in what is being probed as another possible bias attack, cops said Wednesday. The incident unfolded...
NYC will start vaccinating students in public schools, de Blasio says
The city will start inoculating kids at four schools in The Bronx, and will expand the in-school vaccination program to other schools and boroughs in the coming weeks, de Blasio...
Chemical cargo ship sinks off Sri Lanka, fouling rich fishing waters
The Singapore-registered MV X-Press Pearl was carrying 1,486 containers, including 25 tons of nitric acid along with other chemicals and cosmetics.
Attack on San Francisco cop shows officers aren't safe: union president
The head of the San Francisco police union claims a homeless man’s attack on police officer shows that even cops aren’t safe on that city's streets.
Malnutrition probed in death of 8-year-old Bronx boy
NYPD responded to a call from the emergency room around 2:10 p.m. and found the boy unconscious and unresponsive.
Pentagon defends diversity training for military members
The Pentagon defended the military's diversity and inclusion training programs amid a torrent of criticism, saying they are essential for recruiting the "right people" in its duty to defend the...
JoJo Siwa begs producers to pull hetero kiss from upcoming film
The 18-year-old Nickelodeon star confessed that she's urging producers of her upcoming movie "Bounce" to pull a scene that depicts her kissing a male character.
Budapest names streets at planned Chinese university after Uighurs, Hong Kong
One street will be named after the Dalai Lama, exiled spiritual leader of Tibet, labeled a dangerous separatist by Beijing. Another will be called "Uyghur Martyrs' Road" after the mainly...
Iranian navy ship catches fire, sinks mysteriously in Gulf of Oman
The British-built Kharg, which measured more than 650 feet long, erupted into flames Tuesday off the strategic port of Jask, Reuters reported.
Earlier sleep cycles linked to lower depression risk: study
Results offer "some of the strongest evidence yet that chronotype—a person’s propensity to sleep at a certain time —influences depression risk."
Major Celtics shakeup after disastrous season
The report comes on the heels of Boston's five-game playoff exit in the first round of the playoffs against the Nets
Kathryn Garcia blasts clueless Andrew Yang ahead of tonight's debate
Kathryn Garcia — who Andrew Yang recently blamed for often-trashy city streets — defended her record as sanitation commissioner under Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Pool and unusual? 10-story-high Sky Pool is a hard 'no' from skittish swimmers
The high-altitude waterway is a whopping 82 feet long, and more than half of it is suspended in midair — a staggering 115 feet above the ground.
Dad's paintball 'drive-by' idea ends in horror for 10-year-old boy
A 10-year-old Miami boy was shot after his father took him on a faux drive-by shooting with a paintball gun -- and a frightened homeowner returned fire with real bullets,...
Meet the 14-year-old who is taking the women's golf world by storm
Chloe Kovelesky is taking the golf world by storm. The teenager, who turned 14 in January and celebrated with a brand new golf cart, will be the youngest golfer at...
Lawmakers urge NBA stars to end endorsement deals with Chinese brands
The Congressional-Executive Commission on China, a bipartisan and bicameral panel, wrote in a letter Tuesday to the National Basketball Players Association that more than a dozen pros still had contracts...
NBA star says Lamborghini was stolen and 'totaled' in Florida crash
Terrence Ross said he bought the bright-orange Lambo in February for his 30th birthday.
End procrastination with this productivity bundle on sale now
The 2021 Productivity Master Class Bundle will share important life hacks and other practical techniques to keep your production level flowing and help you get things done.
Venus Williams has perfect response to Naomi Osaka French Open drama
Many tennis pros have had interesting reactions to Naomi Osaka's decision to pull out of the French Open, but Venus Williams' might take the cake. The 40-year-old was at a...
Biden taps VP Harris to lead efforts on protecting voting rights
“Today, I’m asking Vice President Harris to help these efforts, and lead them, among her many other responsibilities,” President Joe Biden said during a speech Tuesday in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Google's diversity chief blasted for saying Jews have an ‘insatiable appetite for war’
Google’s head of diversity strategy is under fire over a 2007 blog post in which he wrote that Jews have “an insatiable appetite for war and killing” -- and an...
The disgusting meals one MLB franchise is serving minor leaguers
Minor League Baseball has its own personal Fyre Fest, and it takes place in the Oakland A's organization. Photos of some A's minor leaguers' postgame meals went viral on Tuesday,...
Naomi Osaka returns to Beverly Hills mansion following French Open exit
Tennis ace Naomi Osaka arrived home to her $6.9 million Beverly Hills mansion Tuesday, a day after leaving her sport in turmoil by quitting the French Open to avoid talking...
Nike, other sponsors back Naomi Osaka after French Open withdrawal
Nike, which signed a sponsorship deal with Osaka in 2019, commended the 23-year-old tennis star for opening up about her struggles with depression after she dropped out of the French...
Meet Pepper Persley, the spunky 10-year-old budding NBA announcer
The fourth-grader, who moonlights as a reporter and podcaster, will be part of the inaugural "Clippers Kids Cast," a youth-centric broadcast featuring graphics, animation and quippy kid-friendly commentary.
Shear madness! Attacker slashes victim with gardening tool in Midtown, cops say
A man slashed someone in the head with gardening shears Wednesday morning in Midtown, cops said.
Casey Anthony describes 'assault' in newly released 911 call from Florida bar fight
Casey Anthony is reportedly heard in a 911 call claiming an “assault” and “harassment” from a woman whom she has accused of dousing her with a drink at a Florida...
Take a shot on the Phillies and their young starter
Spencer Howard will lead the Phillies past the Reds on Wednesday afternoon.
Universal Studios fire breaks out on 13th anniversary of devastating blaze
The towering inferno erupted just before midnight at the "Despicable Me" attraction that was under construction, according to RMG News camera crews who filmed the large response of fire crews.
JBS to reopen most operations after cyberattack shut all its US beef plants
JBS Foods, the world’s largest meat supplier, said it has made “significant progress in resolving the cyberattack” that shutdown all of its US beef plants on Tuesday.
Derek Chauvin makes first court appearance on federal civil rights charges
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin made his initial appearance Tuesday on federal charges that he abused his position as a cop to violate George Floyd's civil rights.
New video shows cops finding body of San Jose shooter after he killed himself
The footage was captured by one of the deputies who arrived while Samuel Cassidy, was still firing at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority bus and rail yard.
See the incredible moment a dolphin pod plays with a dog
A pod of dolphins were caught on video playing with a dog in Opuk Cape, Crimea. Anastasia Vinnikova was walking along the beach with her dog, Patrick, when they spotted...
Minorities, women paid half as much as white men under NYC mayoral hopeful
Department of Sanitation employees have claimed that women and minorities were underpaid while Kathryn Garcia was commissioner of the agency.
Amazon Prime Day 2021 dates announced: When is it and how to get access
Prime Day is coming a month earlier this year since last year's Prime Day was postponed to October due to the Coronavirus Pandemic — get all the details here.
Yankees demote struggling infielder with eye on slugging minor leaguer
The Yankees optioned Mike Ford to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday following their 5-3 win over the Rays at the Stadium, in which the first baseman went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts.
LeBron James bolts court as Lakers get their 'ass kicked'
LeBron James scored 24 points but didn't stick around until the end in the Lakers' ugly 115-85 loss to the Suns in Game 5 on Tuesday night.
Only place to see Wednesday's Mets-Diamondbacks game
Fans won’t be able to watch Wednesday afternoon’s Mets-Diamondbacks game on traditional cable. It will be broadcast exclusively on YouTube.
James Harden's triple-double puts him on list with Nets legend
James Harden pulled a Jason Kidd impression with his dominant triple-double in the Nets' 123-109 series-clinching win over the Celtics on Tuesday night at Barclays Center.
NBA star's 55-point night wasn't enough
Damian Lillard scored 55 points, but it wasn't enough as his Trail Blazers fell to the Denver Nuggets 147-140 in double overtime on Tuesday night.
Nets' series win couldn't have been more perfect
The Nets did as they were supposed to do at Barclays Center Tuesday night.
Diamondbacks announcer mocks Marcus Stroman's du-rag
An attempted wisecrack from the Diamondbacks television booth left Marcus Stroman irked by its racial undertones Tuesday.
Mets lose 10-inning crusher after bench-clearing incident
Whatever caused Josh Rojas to begin jawing with Stroman as players were leaving the field after the fifth inning may have derailed the pitcher, and ultimately the Mets in 6-5,...
Ex-cop charged with sexually assaulting fifth teenage boy
James Carey, a retired Pennsylvania cop, has been accused of sexually assaulting another teenager after already facing over 100 molestation charges for alleged incidents dating back to 1989.
Emails reveal Fauci knew that COVID-19 may have been 'engineered' – as he was downplaying it
Dr. Anthony Fauci was warned that the coronavirus had possibly been "engineered" and appeared to be taking reports about it seriously.
NJ community outraged over student's Hitler school project
A biographical project about Adolf Hitler displayed at Maugham Elementary School left a New Jersey community shocked and disgusted after a photo of the assignment circulated across social media.
Embattled Gov. Andrew Cuomo to hold pricey re-election fundraiser
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is preparing for a pricy re-election fundraiser on June 29 2021. The embattled New York Governor plans to run for a fourth term despite a Federal inquiry...