September 9, 2020
Three people killed, several injured in California's Bear Fire
Three people were killed and several others were injured in California's Bear Fire, which is currently ripping through Butte County. Two of the victims were found together, while a third...
Scuffling star needed this type of Yankees night more than anyone
BUFFALO — For a change, it was hard to hear Aaron Boone as he settled behind the microphone and in front of the Zoom camera. For a change, you could...
Trump doubts he'll read Woodward's new book, says he writes 'constant hit jobs'
President Trump on Wednesday night said Washington Post editor Bob Woodward pens books that are “constant hit jobs.” Trump made the remarks in an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity...
Trump tells Hannity he 'wanted to show calmness' amid COVID epidemic
President Trump responded to the release of an interview he did with Bob Woodward by explaining that he did not want to react to the coronavirus pandemic by “jumping up...
Coronavirus scaring away NYC Halloween festivities and traditions
The coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc on Halloween in the Big Apple, not only scuttling the beloved Greenwich Village parade, but ruining other longstanding traditions -- and scaring many parents...
Islanders stunned by Lightning in heartbreaking loss
The Islanders looked like a different team compared to their series-opening clunker, but that’s what made a tight loss in Game 2 all the more gut-wrenching. With 8.8 seconds left...
Steve Nash addresses 'white privilege' critiques of Nets hire
Steve Nash saw the questions coming as clearly as he used to see passing lanes. In his first appearance as Nets coach, he was fielding questions about white privilege and...
Hospital workers inappropriately accessed George Floyd's medical records, lawyer says
Multiple employees at the hospital where George Floyd was pronounced dead inappropriately accessed his medical records, according to the family's lawyer. Attorney Antonio Romanucci told KARE 11 the Minneapolis hospital,...
Insane catch rallies Mets to wild, much-needed win
This was one of those nights the Mets weren’t going to be inconvenienced by the starting rotation’s follies. When in doubt, use the long ball. All it took was four...
Raptors stay alive with double overtime comeback win
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Toronto Raptors faced a sizable early deficit. They trailed in the fourth quarter. And again in the first overtime. And again in the second...
'Explosive' Jets rookie wide receiver turning heads
The Jets had their full complement of wide receivers on the field Wednesday for the first time since training camp began. The injury news is finally looking up, with both...
NYC fitness studio owners sue de Blasio for continuing coronavirus closures
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio needs to be more flexible with coronavirus reopening rules, fitness pros charged on Wednesday. The owners of boutique exercise studios filed suit against...
Oscars' Orwellian diversity quota throws out merit: Devine
There go the Oscars. Forget merit, now filmmakers will have to subject their art to Orwellian tests of identitarian purity if it is to be eligible for a Best Picture...
Star rookie resurrects Yankees with electrifying performance
Deivi Garcia wasn’t old enough to have a beer and had never pitched in a big-league game when he arrived in Tampa for spring training in February. Having risen through...
Lineswoman struck by Novak Djokovic ball returns to work
The female line judge accidentally hit in the throat by a struck ball from Novak Djokvoic was back at work at the U.S. Open on Wednesday. Wearing a huge black...
It's time for Adam Gase to become quarterback whisperer
Adam Gase was hired by the Jets, ostensibly, because he came with a reputation as a quarterback whisperer. When Gase arrived before last season, the Jets were one year in...
New York’s public high schools moving football to March
LATHAM, N.Y. — The New York State Public High School Athletic Association announced Wednesday that football, volleyball and competitive cheer fall seasons will be postponed until March to address concerns...
These are the most popular baby names in the US
Liams and Olivias are taking over. The Social Security Administration has deemed Liam and Olivia the most popular male and female baby names in 2019, according to its list released this...
AFC West preview and predictions: Chiefs show no signs of slowing down soon
Ryan Dunleavy previews the AFC West as The Post gives division-by-division breakdowns ahead of the 2020 NFL season. 1. Kansas City Chiefs Coach: Andy Reid 2019 record: 12-4 O/U wins:...
Woman votes topless after getting stopped at polls wearing anti-Trump shirt
A New Hampshire woman who was rejected from voting with an anti-Trump shirt in Tuesday’s primary chose to take the shirt off and cast her ballot topless, a report said....
Giants' new addition may not be big factor in Week 1
It might be too much, too soon for Logan Ryan to play a key role for the Giants in their season opener Monday night against the Steelers. Ryan got on...
Naomi Osaka is everything that's right about sports
Tuesday night on ESPN’s makeshift set by the fountain at the U.S. Tennis Center, Naomi Osaka became glassy-eyed. It was an hour after stepping off the court following a quarterfinal...
Enormous CBS contract puts focus squarely on Tony Romo
In the world of media excess, CBS’s Tony Romo has chosen the less-is-more approach for nearly everything, except his salary. His three-year rise to the top of NFL analysts resulted...
Steve Nash not running from Nets' championship expectations
Steve Nash wasn’t ready to mark his introductory appearance as Nets coach by guaranteeing a championship. But he knows that’s where they should be aiming. Longtime friend Sean Marks has...
Brat pack: Inside the privileged lives of protesters busted for rioting in NYC
The so-called revolutionaries who were busted for rioting at a New Afrikan Black Panther Party rally took a break from their yacht club lives and modeling careers to be a...
Save Election Night: There's no reason America has to wait weeks for final results
The left and its media allies are warning Americans not to expect a winner on Election Night. If President Trump leads on Nov. 3, the victory will be nothing more...
The 5 other Giants who need to come up big
Daniel Jones must make that second-year leap, and Saquon Barkley needs to stay healthy and be Saquon Barkley. But for this to be a team Giants fans can be proud...
News to him: Missing 80-year-old hiker crashes press conference
An 80-year old hiker who went missing in England reunited with his family on Tuesday — by crashing a news conference his loved ones planned over his disappearance. Harry Harvey...
In de Blasio's New York, Asians just don't count as a minority
Asian-American small businesses have been hit as hard as any other in the city by the pandemic and the lockdowns, but they plainly qualify as the wrong one of Mayor...
$1M bond set for doc accused of abusing Andrew Yang's wife, dozens of others
The Manhattan OBGYN who was arrested by federal authorities for allegedly sexually abusing dozens of patients pleaded not guilty to the charges at his arraignment Wednesday night as a judge...
Andrew Cuomo going off the rails under the stress of NY's pandemic woes
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is now in full-on flailing mode, zig-zagging wildly in the wake of New York’s coronavirus horrors. Sometimes he seizes on common sense — as he finally did...
The ugly privilege of rich white 'protesters'
Boy, are they awfully . . . pale for members of the “New Afrikan Black Panther Party”: We’re talking, of course, of the eight “comrades” arrested last week for rioting at a...
‘Caddyshack’ star will caddie at US Open
Danny Noonan is going to caddie at the US Open next week. Well, kind of. Michael O’Keefe — the actor who played Danny Noonan, the young, impressionable caddie in “Caddyshack’’...
Andrew Cuomo's SALT-y deceptions
For the better part of three years now, Gov. Cuomo has been pounding SALT — the federal income-tax deduction for state and local taxes. After President Trump signed the GOP-sponsored...
By fostering crime, de Blasio has deepened the 'two New Yorks' divide
In his 2014 inauguration speech, Mayor Bill de Blasio pledged, using a Dickensian theme, to “take dead aim at the tale of two cities.” But he also recognized that “our...
Yankees star's 'sad' comments get back to Aaron Boone
Aaron Boone was aware of Luke Voit’s comments Tuesday night, when the Yankees’ losing streak stretched to five games via a one-run loss to the Blue Jays in Buffalo. “We...
Mexican nationals busted with three tons of cocaine on a boat
Three Mexican nationals were busted aboard a boat in the Caribbean Sea for allegedly trying to smuggle three tons of cocaine in the US, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday. The three...
AFC South preview and predictions: Philip Rivers puts Colts in charge
Mark Cannizzaro previews the AFC South as The Post gives division-by-division breakdowns ahead of the 2020 NFL season. 1. Indianapolis Colts Coach: Frank Reich 2019 record: 7-9 O/U wins: 8...
'A--hole': Trump shares Kim Jong Un's thoughts on Obama with Woodward
North Korean despot Kim Jong Un considered former President Barack Obama “an a- -hole,” President Trump told Washington Post editor Bob Woodward in touting his own relationship with Kim. Trump made...
Adam Gase makes case why this Jets' season will be different
The Jets’ offensive statistics last year were … offensive. The team ranked at the bottom or near the bottom in nearly every meaningful statistical category. Adam Gase was hired to...
Kool & the Gang co-founder Ronald 'Khalis' Bell dead at 68
Ronald “Khalis” Bell, a co-founder and singer of the group Kool & the Gang, has died. He was 68.
AG Barr defends having DOJ lawyers rep Trump in E. Jean Carroll suit
WASHINGTON -- Attorney General William Barr on Wednesday defended his Justice Department's request to replace President Trump's lawyers and defend him in a defamation suit brought by advice columnist E....
Steve Nash isn't avoiding his Nets hiring controversy
Steve Nash knows what folks are saying — both the obvious (he has never coached in any capacity before) and the more serious (his hiring by the Nets brought claims...
NFL insider's very awkward moment: 'Does he know he's on camera?'
Being an NFL insider is hard work. Constantly breaking stories, talking with agents, staying up to date with everything that's happening in league. It all takes a toll – especially...
Perv busted for groping woman in Lower Manhattan subway station
A man was busted at a Lower Manhattan subway station Wednesday afternoon for allegedly groping a 20-year-old woman, police said. Eliardy Lopez, 46, flailed his arms and resisted arrest while...
COVID-19 vaccine trial participant not officially diagnosed with disorder
Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca on Wednesday said the sick participant that prompted it to halt its coronavirus vaccine trial has not officially been diagnosed with transverse myelitis. Multiple outlets reported that...
Matchmaker's 5 best tips for finding a cuffing partner this season
For singles hoping to find a cuffing partner ahead of a second coronavirus wave, here are tips to safely lock down a boo ahead of the frost.
Woodward ripped for sitting on Trump coronavirus interview
While President Trump drew scrutiny for admitting in a March interview to publicly downplaying the deadly coronavirus pandemic, journalist Bob Woodward also came under fire Wednesday.
Blake Anderson moves from 'Workaholics' to 'Woke'
Blake Anderson is moving from a "Workaholic" to being "Woke."
Expert blasts Instagram for not scrubbing video of vet's suicide off site
Horrific videos of US Army veteran Ronnie McNutt's suicide were still floating around on Instagram Wednesday -- and the site should be doing more to stop the clip circulating, a...
Prisoner who briefly escaped from feds back in custody
A prisoner briefly escaped from federal custody in Brooklyn Wednesday afternoon, according to police and a law-enforcement source. Jhonny Soto, 19, was being transported by the FBI near the Metropolitan...
Joe Judge, Daniel Jones relationship holds key for Giants
At the highest level, the relationship is symbiotic, long-lasting and mutually beneficial. There are all sorts of interactions within the framework of an NFL team. How the head coach and...
Love lockdown: 'Cuffing' season is coming early this year
Now that Labor Day has come and gone, New Yorkers are desperately seeking someone — anyone — to Netflix and chill with.
Back from the dead: LA quickly reverses trick-or-treat ban
Los Angeles pulled a Halloween switcheroo on Wednesday -- first banning, and then quickly unbanning, trick-or-treating. Less than a day after saying the door-to-door candy grab is banned due to...
Mom of autistic boy shot by cops says he was 'scared' and running away
The distraught mother of a 13-year-old Utah boy with autism demanded answers Wednesday about why officers shot him numerous times when she called for help. "He was scared. He was...
Many Revel riders still won't wear helmets, DOT commissioner says
"Revel's been back on the streets for about two weeks, and so far, mostly I'd say the reports are a little mixed," Department of Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg said.
Say goodbye to expensive mani-pedis with this $23 at-home nail system
A fresh set of glossy, painted nails is one of the easiest ways to upgrade any look by making you look more put together—even when you feel absolutely hectic on...
Score five must-have security programs that will keep your data protected online
You wouldn’t leave your home without locking up—so why don’t you treat your internet data the same way? If you want to protect your information online, then we recommend Vault,...
Shame on Mets for failing Jacob deGrom: Sherman
Jacob deGrom is the pitching Mike Trout. We are watching genius wasted by organizations unable to build championship contenders despite being gifted the head start of someone who is the...
College football player's death no longer attributed to COVID-19
The Pennsylvania high school Jamain Stephens attended has issued a correction after initially saying the 20-year-old football player died from COVID-19 complications. In a Tuesday Facebook post, Central Catholic High...
Liberty hell: Party boat that earned Cuomo ire followed all the rules, owners say
When the Liberty Belle set sail around 7:30 pm on a warm August evening, the pair of Brooklyn natives who own the party boat thought they had ticked all the...
Kate Spade takes 75% off handbags and accessories for surprise sale
Kate Spade is known for its fashionable handbags and accessories. And now you can stock up on all of its best products for amazing prices during its latest surprise sale....
AFC North preview and predictions: Lamar Jackson, Ravens only got better
Mark Cannizzaro previews the AFC North as The Post gives division-by-division breakdowns ahead of the 2020 NFL season. 1. Baltimore Ravens Coach: John Harbaugh 2019 record: 14-3 O/U wins: 11...
The Atlantic's claims are a washout and other commentary
Media watch: Atlantic Claims Are a Washout Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg “claims that Donald Trump snubbed a World War I American cemetery in France because ‘it’s filled with losers’ and...
NFL has kept COVID-19 at bay, but will the virus sack 2020 season?
Don’t pat the NFL on the back for its COVID-19 response just yet — and not because it would violate social distancing protocol. The novel coronavirus led to the cancellation...
Professor who lied about being black quits university post
Disgraced George Washington University professor Jessica Krug, who sparked a firestorm by pretending to be black, has now quit her job at the school, officials announced Wednesday. Krug, 38, who...
Petco owners reportedly weighing $6 billion sale or IPO
CVC Capital Partners and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board are exploring a sale or initial public offering of Petco that could value it at $6 billion, including debt, Bloomberg News...
Trump defends decision to publicly downplay COVID-19 to avoid panic
President Trump on Wednesday defended his decision to downplay the severity of the coronavirus to the American people, saying that the ensuing panic would have only exacerbated the oncoming pandemic....
Ghislaine Maxwell compared to Charles Manson, Jimmy Hoffa in court papers
If Charles Manson could get a fair trial despite the media circus that surrounded him, Ghislaine Maxwell shouldn't have anything to worry about, lawyers for her accuser wrote in court...
Elle Decor taps Asad Syrkett as editor-in-chief
Hearst Magazines has named Asad Syrkett editor in chief of the US edition of Elle Decor. Syrkett takes the top job left open by Whitney Robinson, who stepped down in...
Safeway Open holds chance for big win for golf's non-elite
The Safeway Open in Napa, Calif., is the first of 50 PGA Tour events to be conducted in the 2020-21 season, as golf fans and bettors have an offseason of...
NBCU names Bonnie Hammer vice chairman in wake of Ron Meyer scandal
NBCUniversal continues to shake up the ranks. The New York-based media giant promoted Bonnie Hammer, a 30-year company veteran to the role of vice chairman, a slot left empty following...
LeBron James' wife 'not enjoying' NBA bubble experience
The Lakers’ 112-102 win over Houston in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday was another milestone for LeBron James. He passed Derek Fisher for most playoff victories,...
Suspects eyed for killing 1-year-old in NYC already in jail for other homicides
“We’re still trying to see if we can get a charge for the homicide of Davell Gardiner,” NYPD Chief of Detectives Rodney Harrison told reporters at One Police Plaza in...
China launches exploding rocket booster, nearly hitting a school
A Chinese rocket booster has exploded after landing on a town in the country's Shaanxi province. Footage of the incident posted to Chinese social media shows the booster plummeting to...
J.C. Penney's landlords strike deal to rescue it from bankruptcy
J.C. Penney's landlords reached a tentative deal to rescue the beleaguered department store chain from bankruptcy proceedings, averting a liquidation that would have threatened roughly 70,000 jobs and represented one...
TikTok's owner reportedly in talks with US to avoid a sale of the app
TikTok's Beijing-based parent company is reportedly in talks with the US government about a possible deal to avoid an outright sale of the popular app's US operations. ByteDance and top...
We want one thing from the Giants and Jets this season
We can all agree on this one, right? 2020 has stunk. It’s been brutal. It’s been miserable in any and all ways. Many of us have only recently been able...
Trump told Woodward he downplayed COVID-19 to prevent mass panic
"To be honest with you, I wanted to always play it down," Trump said in a March 19 interview, an audio clip of which was released Wednesday by the broadsheet.
Wildfire emergency in Oregon as region faces 'once-in-a-generation event'
Thousands of residents across Oregon remain under evacuation orders Wednesday as fast-moving fires burned through at least two towns and the state's governor declared a wildfire emergency. The U.S. Forest...
Leopard walks through South African restaurant while hunting its breakfast, video shows
Talk about an intimidating breakfast guest. A leopard recently wandered into the restaurant of a luxury hotel in South Africa while hunting its breakfast. Erika Wiese, 39, took a video...
MTA honors heroic transit workers for saving fallen man from oncoming train
Roberto Ritcher, a 27-year MTA veteran, made the heroic rescue at Jay Street-Metrotech station in Brooklyn just after noon on Tuesday.
What is transverse myelitis? The illness that halted AstraZeneca vaccine trial
The COVID-19 vaccine participant whose unexpected illness put the AstraZeneca trials on pause came down with an inflammatory syndrome known as transverse myelitis, according to a report. The individual had...
Three senators among Trump's 20 potential Supreme Court candidates
President Trump on Wednesday listed 20 additional candidates he would consider for the Supreme Court if he’s re-elected, including three Republican senators. Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas, Tom Cotton of...
Kanye talks Kushner friendship, meeting with Biden, Sanders in interview
Speaking to Nick Cannon on his YouTube podcast in part two of an interview filmed last month, the billionaire rapper discussed his views and his relationships with Democrats and Republicans.
Grand jury for Breonna Taylor case convening at undisclosed location
The location of the grand jury presentation is not being made public because of the volatile nature of the incident, which has sparked protests and calls for an end to...
Fauci says vaccine trials likely to 'cautiously continue' after investigation
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine trials will likely "cautiously continue" -- despite the company pulling the breaks earlier this week after a participant mysteriously fell ill. The...
Whistleblower says DHS chiefs censored Russia, white supremacist intel
Top Homeland Security officials are accused of trying to censor or stop work related to threats from Russian influence activities or violent white supremacy in a new whistleblower report filed...
Great Dane, indeed! Dog alerted sleeping family to fire
A Great Dane named Ralph is being hailed as a hero by an Alabama family for alerting them to a raging fire that destroyed their home. Derek Walker, of Birmingham,...
Church leader who linked coronavirus to same-sex marriage hospitalized with COVID
A prominent religious leader in Ukraine who made headlines earlier this year for publicly claiming the coronavirus pandemic was “God’s punishment” for same-sex marriage remained hospitalized Tuesday after testing positive...
Weekend rides drive pandemic-era New York City bike boom
Bike riding is New York City's new favorite weekend activity. The number of people cycling on the weekend is up a whopping 57 percent in 2020 compared to last year,...
Max Rose's 6-second ad: 'Bill de Blasio is the worst mayor in the history of New York City'
First-term Staten Island congressman Max Rose is running digitals ads calling fellow Democrat Bill de Blasio "the worst mayor in the history of New York City." Rose is locked in...
'Unprecedented' growth of Pagans biker gang behind 'explosion of violence' in NJ
The notorious Pagans biker gang has gone through an "unprecedented period of growth" and "explosion of violence" in New Jersey -- and every cop needs specialist training to stop them,...
Protesters busted by feds, Portland police as unrest surpasses 100 day mark
The FBI said a trio of protesters were charged with civil disorder -- two for hitting cops and the third for shining a laser in the face of several police...
14 shot Tuesday and Wednesday as NYC gun violence continues
Fourteen people were shot -- two fatally -- Tuesday into early Wednesday as gun violence continued to rattle the city, cops said. Among the victims was a nurse who was...
NYers have a secret network for finding fast COVID-19 tests
The public is relying on word-of-mouth for basic information on coronavirus testing.
Joe Biden calls Trump a liar as he copies his Made in America platform
Joe Biden made a rare stump speech Wednesday in the battleground state of Michigan, where he planned to talk about job creation and domestic manufacturing, but first launched into an...
AFC East preview and predictions: Tom Brady-less Patriots hold off Bills' push
Mark Cannizzaro previews the AFC East as The Post gives division-by-division breakdowns ahead of the 2020 NFL season. 1. New England Patriots Coach: Bill Belichick 2019 record: 12-4 O/U wins:...
Mall for nothing? Midtown shopping center a ghost town despite reopening
New York City's shopping centers were allowed to reopen to consumers Wednesday -- but you wouldn't have known it at the Manhattan Mall in Midtown.
After searching 10 million stars for signs of life, researchers find nothing
If you’ve been dreaming of the day when humans will finally detect intelligence somewhere far off in space, you’re going to have to wait a while longer. Astronomers are eager...
Artist hosts sex doll funerals for heartsick owners: 'There was a real need'
For roughly $800, customers can have their synthetic sweethearts placed in caskets, swaddled in burial attire and adorned with garlands.
ESPN analyst under fire for strange Naomi Osaka mask interview
An ESPN analyst is facing backlash for a bizarre interview with Naomi Osaka following her victory in the 2020 US Open women's quarterfinals. The tournament's No. 4 seed had just...
Muscular space mice could be astronauts' new secret weapon
These mice are making gains in microgravity.
Two NYC teachers test positive for COVID-19 amid return to classrooms
Staffers at MS 88 and PS 13 -- both in Brooklyn -- tested positive for COVID-19, according to the DOE.
Alleged teen gangbanger in J'Ouvert shooting ordered held without bail
Donovan Bailey was remanded late Tuesday in a Brooklyn court appearance that saw him plead not guilty.
Fauci responds to Woodward reporting on Trump
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday shot down journalist Bob Woodward's reporting that he once said President Trump was "unfocused in meetings" and that "his sole purpose is to get re-elected"...
Serena Williams survives another US Open scare to reach semis
For the third straight match, Serena Williams needed to go the distance. And for the third straight time, Williams showed the fitness and fight at age 38 to rally to...
The 10 ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ moments we’ll never forget
When Kim Kardashian announced the end of her iconic reality TV show, fans had one thing to say: This is a case for the FBI.
Trump campaign raises $210 million in August, well short of Biden's take
President Trump's re-election campaign and the Republican National Committee raised $210 million in August — their biggest month so far, but still well short of the record-breaking $364 million that...
Mike Krzyzewski behind ACC's bizarre NCAA Tournament plan
March Madness will look a lot different next year if the ACC gets its way. The men’s basketball coaches in the ACC voted to propose to that all Div. I...
Kids use both brain hemispheres to process language, unlike adults, researchers say
New findings suggest infants and young kids process language in both hemispheres of the brain, which could help compensate after a neural injury, researchers say. In nearly all adults, sentence...
First photo of Mel Gibson as Santa Claus in 'Fatman' revealed
Gibson portrays a rowdy Santa in “Fatman,” which centers on a neglected and precocious 12-year-old who hires a hitman to kill Santa Claus after receiving a lump of coal in...
Suspect in Bay Ridge slaying held without bail
George Vayos was ordered held without bail by Brooklyn Criminal Court Judge Hilary Gingold pending a return court appearance Friday.
US job postings rise to 6.6M in July, but hiring drops
US employers advertised more jobs but hired fewer workers in July, sending mixed signals about the job market in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. The Labor Department said Wednesday...
Thieves rob student in full view of classmates watching on Zoom
Two crooks learned their lesson after breaking into a home in Ecuador and robbing a student – while 25 of her classmates witnessed the crime on Zoom and sounded the...
'Excruciating pain': Tennis star speaks about career-ending arthritis diagnosis
Caroline Wozniacki can still recall the "excruciating pain" she felt before being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2018. Detailing her ordeal to People, Wozniacki -- who retired from tennis in...
Over 300 organizations urge UN to probe China's human rights violations
In an open letter published Wednesday, the groups requested that the UN create an "impartial and independent" watchdog to place scrutiny on the long-ruling Communist Party.
Dak Prescott opens up on 'burden' brother carried before his suicide
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will enter the NFL season with high expectations — and a heavy heart. Prescott’s brother Jace died by suicide in April, and in a recent interview,...
UN report: Increased warming closing in on agreed upon limit
The world is getting closer to passing a temperature limit set by global leaders five years ago and may exceed it in the next decade or so, according to a...
Elderly UK man thought to be first to die of COVID-19 outside China
Peter Attwood, 84, was initially listed as having died of heart failure and pneumonia because doctors could not work out what caused the cough and fever that started in late...
69-year-old motorcycle racer dead after 252 MPH crash
One of the fastest motorcycle drivers in the world, Ralph Hudson, died Sunday after being injured last month while trying to break another speed record. Hudson, who was 69, crashed...
Boo-hoo! NYC Halloween parade nixed over coronavirus concerns
New York City's beloved Greenwich Village Halloween Parade has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns.
You can own this Florida chapel houseboat for $400,000
If you find God on the open water, a dream home called the “Chapel on the Bay” can be yours for a cool $400,000. The former floating chapel has hit...
Former Volkswagen CEO to face charges of organized commercial fraud
Former Volkswagen Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn will face charges of conspiracy to commit organized commercial fraud with a high likelihood of conviction, a court probing the carmaker's diesel emissions scandal...
McEnany explains why Trump downplayed COVID-19 to Woodward
WASHINGTON -- White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, responding to an onslaught of questions Wednesday about Bob Woodward's new book on President Trump's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, said the...
Vegan bodega butchers NYC's meaty classics
Vodega in DUMBO tries to replicate “classic” Big Apple bodega dishes using all-vegan ingredients — but the spurious sandwiches and sides wouldn’t fool a dead bodega cat.
AG Barr has theory on New York violence spike
Attorney General William Barr on Wednesday blamed soaring gun violence and murder in New York City on the state's bail reform law.
Ferocious wildfires turning West Coast into hell on Earth
Parts of the West Coast looked like hell on Earth as ferocious wildfires — made worse by dry conditions and wind gusts — continued to rage Wednesday. The infernos are...
Tiny critically endangered gorilla baby born in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS — A tiny baby gorilla has been born at the zoo in New Orleans. Keepers don’t yet know the sex of the critically endangered western lowland gorilla born...
'Walking Dead' to end with expanded Season 11 and new spinoff series
Fan favorites Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride are set to star.
The best products to buy during the Ulta 21 Days of Beauty sale
Ulta has launched its annual 21 Days of Beauty sale, which means you can score amazing deals on all your favorite beauty brands. During the event — which runs until...
'Dune' trailer: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Jason Momoa ready to kick butt
The trailer was unveiled Wednesday along with a panel hosted by Steven Colbert, featuring Villeneuve and members of the cast.
Cuomo announces indoor dining is returning to NYC – here's how and when
New York City restaurants can reopen for indoor dining at 25 percent capacity with restrictions by Sept. 30, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday. "I understand the economic benefit and I...
Human rights groups ask IOC to move 2022 Olympics from China
TOKYO — China’s repression in Tibet, the status of the exiled Dalai Lama and its treatment of ethnic minorities spurred violent protests ahead of Beijing’s 2008 Olympics. It could happen...
COVID-19 relief loans reportedly went to dozens of ineligible businesses
Dozens of businesses raked in at least $20 million in federal coronavirus relief loans despite appearing ineligible to receive them, a new report says. More than 75 firms got Paycheck...
United Airlines forecasts 85 percent plunge in passenger revenue
United Airlines on Wednesday forecast a bigger drop in third-quarter passenger revenue than its own expectations and said it would look to cancel more flights until it sees a recovery...
HBO Max mulls adding commercials
WarnerMedia's new HBO Max streaming service is considering adding commercials to classic movies and some of its original content.
North-South Korean couples try to bridge 75-year division
SEOUL, South Korea — On their second date last year, feeling a little drunk at a seaside restaurant, Kim Seo-yun let slip a revelation to her South Korean love interest:...
Suspect eyed in case of missing couple found at bottom of well
A known drug addict is the primary suspect in the deaths of a California couple found at the bottom of a well in northern Mexico, prosecutors said. The unidentified suspect...
Milwaukee cop charged in off-duty chokehold death pleads resigns
A Milwaukee police officer resigned just hours after pleading not guilty in the death of a man he put in a chokehold during an off-duty fight at his home, department...
De Blasio shuttering UWS shelter after dead man found inside
"I went and saw for myself on the Upper West Side last week and what I saw was not acceptable and had to be addressed," Hizzoner told reporters.
WWE legend is really regretting that murder confession
Former WWE star Marty Jannetty now claims his apparent murder confession that sparked a police investigation in Georgia was all part of a wrestling storyline, insisting he didn’t kill a...
Biden fumbling on policies as divisiveness within Dem Party grows
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is running on a platform of unifying a divided nation, but the 2020 hopeful will first have to quell party infighting.
Disturbing video shows man yanked from car, beaten in Brooklyn
A 28-year-old man was yanked out of his car, beaten and robbed at gunpoint by two attackers — who only ended up grabbing his ID card in Brooklyn, disturbing video...
Students flock to NYC Catholic schools as public schools lag behind
Catholic schools across the five boroughs opened on Wednesday -- with the COVID-19-fighting regimens of temperature-taking and stair-rail sanitizing mixing with the age-old traditions of crisp new uniforms and first-day...
Parents say kids were tricked into watching army veteran's suicide video
Parents are expressing their anger about how their children were tricked into viewing the horrific video of US Army veteran Ronnie McNutt killing himself live on Facebook – with some...
Creepy Manhattan doc who allegedly abused women is hit with federal charges
Robert Hadden, a former OBGYN, abused his victims, including minors, from 1993 until 2012, according to an indictment that was unsealed Wednesday in Manhattan federal court.
Here's when Microsoft's next-gen Xbox will arrive and how much it'll cost you
The next generation of video game consoles is right around the corner. Microsoft on Wednesday announced that its hotly anticipated Xbox Series X will hit stores on Nov. 10 with...
Detroit police chief rips lawmakers for ignoring attacks on cops amid protests
Detroit's police chief has ripped a group of progressive lawmakers who are demanding an investigation into alleged police brutality during protests.
'Playoff Rondo is real' and it's saving the Lakers
Rajon Rondo helped guide the Celtics to a title in his second NBA season. A dozen years later, he’s trying to do the same thing with the Lakers. So far,...
De Blasio: Plan to bring back indoor dining could arrive 'this week'
After months of delays and public health worries, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday that City Hall and Gov. Andrew Cuomo may strike a deal "this week" over a plan...
Marriott to lay off 17 percent of corporate staff
The Bethesda, Maryland-based company confirmed Wednesday that it will lay off 673 workers late next month. Marriott has around 4,000 employees at its corporate headquarters.
'Out of control': Close friend worried about Novak Djokovic after US Open disaster
One of Novak Djokovic's close friends is seriously worried his 2020 US Open snafu is only the tip of the iceberg. Retired Slovak tennis star Daniela Hantuchova pulled no punches...
Walmart testing drones to deliver groceries
Walmart -- playing catch-up with Amazon in the high-tech delivery space -- said it has begun testing drones to deliver groceries and other household goods.
Trump says US Navy will not scrap contract with Catholic priests
President Trump on Wednesday tweeted that the US Navy won't end a contract with Catholic priests who serve three San Diego-area bases. "The United States Navy, or the Department of...
Forrest Fenn Dies: Santa Fe Author and Creator Of Rocky Mountains Treasure Hunt Was 90
Santa Fe author Forrest Fenn, known for his 2010 book "Thrill of the Chase" which inspired a popular treasure hunt in the Rocky Mountains, died on Monday. He was 90. Fenn...
Another showdown set this week over Georgia voting machines
ATLANTA — Voting integrity activists will try this week to convince a federal judge that Georgia should scrap its brand new touchscreen voting machines in favor of hand-marked paper ballots....
Jelly Belly founder launches Willy Wonka-inspired contest to win candy factory
He's giving away a golden ticket.
Oscars' woke quota will backfire on Hollywood spectacularly
According to last February’s ratings, 93 percent of us are already not watching the Academy Awards. Now Oscar is wondering: How do I whittle down that last 7 percent? Answer:...
Trump reportedly won't prepare for presidential debates against Biden
WASHINGTON -- President Trump has no plans to formally prepare for his first debate face-off with Joe Biden in Cleveland in three weeks, telling aides that he's banking on the...
Author Shanna Hogan, 38, dies after drowning in pool in front of son
Hogan was swimming with her 15-month-old son Zander.
'I Am Woman' review: Helen Reddy biopic stars stellar leading lady
Watching this biopic about the creator of an iconic feminist anthem, I wondered what singer Helen Reddy makes of the one we're loving in 2020: Cardi B's "WAP." If Tilda...
David Cone is an ESPN mistake that network can fix
You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York’s biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers & columnists to answer them in a...
Report finds at least 37 million displaced by US war on terror
Brown University's "Costs of War" project estimated in a new report Tuesday that 37 million people have been displaced in the nearly 20 years since former President George W. Bush...
Sixth shooting victim of Brooklyn J’Ouvert celebration comes forward
A sixth victim in the senseless bloodshed during the J’Ouvert celebration on Labor Day came forward Wednesday, according to police sources. The 38-year-old walked into Brooklyn Hospital with a gunshot...
Graphic images of Joe Exotic's alleged abuse reveal scope of injuries
“I was sexually assaulted by a guard in Grady County, beat the f--- up and stripped naked,” Joe Exotic said.
Flight passenger with chronic asthma claims he faced abuse over mask issue
An EasyJet passenger with chronic asthma says he was bulldozed by the crew and passengers into wearing a face mask on a plane -- despite carrying valid credentials that exempted...
Fire guts Greek refugee camp, forcing thousands to flee
LESBOS, Greece - Thousands of migrants fled fires early on Wednesday that tore through an overcrowded camp under coronavirus lockdown on the Greek island of Lesbos, but there were no...
How the Mets honored 9/11 heroes amid the coronavirus pandemic
Each of the prior 18 Septembers, the Mets sent high-profile representatives to firehouses in downtown Manhattan, a tribute to those who gave their lives on September 11, 2001 as well...
White House says reducing national debt is second-term priority for Trump
President Trump will make slashing the national deficit, projected to surpass $3 trillion by the end of 2021, a priority if he is re-elected, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany...
Teen hospitalized after receiving snake bite to penis while on toilet
It tried to hiss-member him.
Nintendo will boost Switch production by 20 percent ahead of holidays
Nintendo is boosting production of its ultra-popular Switch console as it continues to struggle to keep up with demand. The Japanese video game giant has asked its suppliers to up...
Central Park bird watcher getting ‘graphic’ about racist encounter
Christian Cooper, 57, a former Marvel Comics editor, was bird watching in Central Park's Ramble on May 25 when he asked a white woman, Amy Cooper, to leash her dog.
Nurse shot moments after taking driving test in Brooklyn: sources
A registered nurse who beat the coronavirus suffered another blow Wednesday morning when she was grazed by a bullet after taking a DMV road test in Red Hook. Tricia Briere,...
England bans gatherings of more than 6 as coronavirus cases spike
LONDON — Britain’s government is banning gatherings of more than six people in England, as officials try to keep a lid on daily new coronavirus infections after a sharp spike...
NFC East Over/Unders: Take a look at the Cowboys
The NFC East again shapes up as a two-horse race. Here’s a divisional breakdown with season total recommendations: Dallas Cowboys (Over 9¹/₂, -170, PointsBet) For an organization that often appears...
Fired employee claims college stereotyped her as 'angry black woman'
A former administrator at an Oregon university was fired after being stereotyped as an “angry black woman,” a lawsuit alleges. Rhonda Foster, who was hired in November 2018 by Oregon...
Instagram model celebrates NBA rookie's dominant playoff night
No one is having a better rookie season inside the NBA bubble than Tyler Herro. On Tuesday, the 20-year-old Herro helped the Miami Heat advance to the Eastern Conference Finals...
Study finds that Tylenol may make you take more risks
Tylenol may not just stop aches and fevers, it may actually make you more prone to taking risks, according to a study published in the journal Social Cognitive and Affective...
NFL has new highest-paid cornerback after $105 million deal
Several NFL stars have cashed in as the NFL season inches closer, and Jalen Ramsey is the next in line. The Los Angeles Rams cornerback agreed to a monster extension...
Joe Biden to deliver speech in crucial swing state of Michigan
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will travel to the must-win state of Michigan on Wednesday, his farthest trip since securing the party's nomination over six months ago. Biden will deliver...
Hair-raising backlash: Pharmacy forced to close stores amid outrage over racist ad
South African pharmacy chain Clicks closed its stores Wednesday after a racist advertisement on its website sparked violent protests. Clicks made the decision amid outrage over the ad for shampoo...
Get a better night’s sleep with these 20 popular products
The dream is to get eight hours of uninterrupted, deep sleep. But if you reality features more restlessness than REM, the good news is that the simple addition of a...
Rochester officer hospitalized as violence escalates at Daniel Prude protest
A Rochester cop was hospitalized Tuesday night as officers had bricks thrown at them -- and the force released images of suspected "anarchists" who they say are hellbent on destroying...
Longtime Netflix exec replaced in surprise shakeup
One of Netflix's highest-ranking and longest-serving executives, Cindy Holland, is leaving the company. In a surprise announcement late Tuesday, the Los Gatos, Calif.-based streaming giant said Holland -- an 18-year...
Police chief stabbed in face with ice pick after answering door
A South Carolina police chief was stabbed in the face by a man who told him that he was "going to die today" when he answered the door, authorities said....
HHS secretary says COVID-19 vaccine would meet FDA standards
Health and Human Services Director Alex Azar promised that a coronavirus vaccine would meet the "safety and efficacy standards" of the Food and Drug Administration before being released publicly, disputing...
Why ESPN is dumping their rowdy 'Monday Night Football' song
"Monday Night Football" will sound different when it returns this season. The Hank Williams Jr. song “All My Rowdy Friends Are Here on Monday Night” will not be used this...
Mafia boss bites off, swallows guard’s finger during cell inspection
A Sicilian Mafia boss serving a life sentence for killing an investigator was so infuriated during a cell inspection inside his Rome prison that he bit off and swallowed a...
Volkswagen's new electric car panned by German auto magazine
The newest electric car from Volkswagen has been critically panned by a German auto magazine, which said the vehicle fell short of the world's largest automaker's usual standards.
This is what 16 years' worth of built-up ear wax looks like
We're gonna need a bigger Q-tip.
David Beckham's esports team to list shares on London Stock Exchange
Soccer superstar David Beckham's video-gaming company is planning an initial public offering as it looks to capitalize on growing interest in esports around the world. Guild Esports will become the...
Ohio school moves classes online after staffers test positive for COVID-19
As a result of the positive tests, the school held classes remotely Tuesday and Wednesday, although the latter was already scheduled as a day for remote instruction, WKYC reports.
Giants season preview podcast with Justin Tuck
The Giants season begins Monday night when the Steelers come to MetLife Stadium for a primetime Week 1 matchup. To preview the opener and the entire Big Blue season, we...
Ruff stuff: US Air Force testing creepy 'unstoppable' robot dogs
The US Air Force has drafted creepy, faceless robot dogs to prepare for combat. The futuristic four-legged friends were deployed to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada last week as...
'Borat 2' already secretly filmed by Sacha Baron Cohen: report
The now-infamous Borat will return for a very meta sequel.
Stranger savagely beats man in the Bronx in disturbing video
Disturbing video captures the moment a stranger brutally beat a Bronx man who was on his way to Bible study — leaving him with fractured bones in his face and...
Fantasy Football Week 1 Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em: Jonathan Taylor, Leonard Fournette
Welcome to Week 1! The best 17 weeks of the year are finally upon us, which will hopefully inject some normalcy into your lives during this tumultuous period. This week,...
US military commander confirms troop levels in Iraq will be cut to 3,000
The US will slash troop levels in Iraq from 5,200 to 3,000 this month, a top American military commander in the Middle East confirmed on Wednesday, making good on President...
Kim Jong Un urges quick rebuilding of typhoon-stricken region
Kim Jong Un said efforts to rebuild a typhoon-stricken region in North Korea were a national priority to revive "important arteries of the national economy," state media said Wednesday. The...
Cops release mugshots of wealthy NYC woman, comrades in wild BLM rampage
Cops this week released a mugshot of Clara Kraebber — the wealthy Upper East Sider busted during a costly night of rioting in Manhattan last week — along with images...
Fauci contradicts Trump's timeline on coronavirus vaccine
Dr. Anthony Fauci said a coronavirus vaccine likely won’t be ready by the Nov. 3 presidential election – despite President Trump’s suggestion this week that one could be available by...
Women face hate crime charges after attacking Trump supporters
Two women have been indicted on hate crime charges after grabbing a 7-year-old boy’s “Make America Great Again” cap in front of his mother outside the Democratic National Convention in...
'Star Wars' fans freak over Daisy Ridley's explosive revelations about her character
The screenwriters really jerked around her heritage.
The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg says anonymous sources are 'not good enough'
Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic and the journalist responsible for the "bombshell" report that President Trump disparaged America's war dead, conceded that anonymous sources were "not good enough" in...
Ride hot starter in this MLB interleague clash
Of all the preseason baseball bets on the board back in March, here’s one that wasn’t. New York’s best baseball team? The Buffalo Blue Jays. ... Enough of this garbage!...
CNN president told Michael Cohen he wanted to give Trump a show in 2016
CNN president Jeff Zucker told Michael Cohen in 2016 that he wanted Donald Trump, whom he referred to as "the boss," to host a weekly show, while touting the importance...
School admin who shouted 'F–k the police!’ at Rochester protests on leave
The assistant principal of an upstate high school who yelled "F–k the police!” in a live video during the Rochester protests has been placed on leave after an "outpouring" of...
Ex-Minneapolis cop appears in court on tax evasion charges
Derek Chauvin -- the ex-Minneapolis cop charged in the death of George Floyd -- made his first court appearance Tuesday on tax evasion charges. Chauvin, 44, appeared remotely in Washington...
Halloween canceled in LA due to coronavirus risk
Traditional Halloween activities like trick-or-treating, parties, festivals and haunted houses won’t be permitted throughout Los Angeles this fall due to the risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19, health officials announced....
New captains show just how different Giants are
The six newly elected team captains, as voted on by the players, shows how different things are with the Giants. Only one of them, Saquon Barkley, was a captain last...
Why Cardi B and Candace Owens are trash-talking each other
Candace Owens and Cardi B are locked in a nasty spat — with the rapper accusing the conservative pundit of having an "identity crisis" because she's married to a white...
Michael Cohen shares 'theory' of what Trump will do if he loses 2020 election
If President Trump loses to Democratic nominee Joe Biden in November, he will resign as commander-in-chief in order to allow Vice President Mike Pence to take over and pardon him...
Married teacher searched for 'secluded areas' before sex with 15-year-old: court
A married teacher accused of having sex in a field with a 15-year-old student made a series of online searches for "good secluded areas" and an "alibi," a UK court...
Tiffany sues LVMH as French luxury giant pulls out of acquisition deal
LVMH just left Tiffany at the altar — and the jeweler isn't taking the rejection well. The French luxury conglomerate behind Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior — and run by...
Verzuz hypes Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight for next Instagram diva battle
Soul queens will pick up where Monica and Brandy left off ...
Army vet's final message before livestreamed suicide revealed
Tragic US Army veteran Ronnie McNutt, whose livestreamed suicide has sent shock waves through social media, shared a heartbreaking final message on Facebook just before he went online. "Someone in...
Bill Clinton reportedly launching podcast with iHeartMedia
Former President Bill Clinton will launch a podcast early next year with iHeartMedia, according to a report. The podcast, first reported by Deadline, will be distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network,...
Ronald Harwood, Oscar-winning 'The Pianist' screenwriter, dies at 85
He was also nominated for "The Dresser."
Yes, that was an earthquake you felt in New Jersey
A magnitude-3.1 earthquake struck East Freehold, New Jersey, early Wednesday -- rousing residents who took to social media to express their alarm at the rare event, according to a report....
Dog walks upright and backwards like a human
This talented dog not only walks on his hind legs — he can do it backwards, too. See how Henry, an 8-year-old border collie in Stavanger, Norway, has earned plenty...
Convicted submarine killer admits to journalist murder
A Danish inventor who is serving a life sentence in the murder of a Swedish journalist aboard his homemade submarine has admitted to the crime for the first time in...
The five causes for this Yankees debacle
How did a team that won nine of its first 11 games in a season limited to 60 dates and led the AL East by four lengths on Aug. 8...
Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
President Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for helping broker a peace deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, according to a report. Christian Tybring-Gjedde, a...
This wasn't the Gary Sanchez return Yankees were hoping for
Aaron Boone and his coaching staff decided late Monday night that two days of Gary Sanchez working with hitting coach Marcus Thames was enough to end the two-game benching for...
Mets changing Jacob deGrom plan for stretch run
The Mets have left themselves little margin for error in their attempt to make the postseason, so their plan to give Jacob deGrom extra rest by taking advantage of off...
Giannis Antetokounmpo makes clear statement about his future
Giannis Antetokounmpo may have just disappointed the rest of the NBA teams looking for a franchise-changing superstar. The 25-year-old Antetokounmpo, who is slated to be a free agent after the...
DeAndre Hopkins renegotiates his new deal with Cardinals
TEMPE, Ariz. — DeAndre Hopkins is one of the NFL's best players. Someday, he'd like to run one of the game's best organizations. So during the past few weeks, the...
Mets lose another pitcher to injury
Robert Gsellman went back to the bullpen Tuesday and it couldn’t have gone much worse. He exited with a left oblique strain in the eighth inning, but not before giving...
Olympian apologizes for Instagram photo about shopping without a mask
US Olympic beach volleyball player Kerri Walsh Jennings apologized Tuesday for boasting on Instagram about her decision to go shopping without a mask, lauding the move as an "exercise in...
'Snitches get stitches': Race-faker once denigrated brutal killing of Bronx teen
Bogus-black college professor Jessica Krug once denigrated the death of 15-year-old Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz, who was murdered by machete-wielding gang members at a Bronx bodega. Krug, speaking on a Columbia...
Sheriff hails arrest of protester after alleged post about beheading 'pigs'
Authorities in Spokane, Washington are defending the controversial arrest of a protester— citing his social media posts as part of their justification. Jeremy Logan, 40, a local political activist, claimed in...
LeBron James adds another record in Lakers' win
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — LeBron James added another record to his resume as he continues his chase for a fourth career title. Nobody has played in as many NBA...
Mets' cheap attempts to bolster rotation failing miserably
Easiest takeaway ever from Citi Field on Tuesday night. From much of the last 12 years at this place, come to think of it: You get what you pay for....
Trump to announce reduction of troop numbers in Iraq
President Trump plans to announce a reduction of US forces in Iraq on Wednesday, a senior administration official told Reuters. The announcement will be the first of at least two...