August 4, 2019
'Copycat' attack thwarted at Fla. Walmart, suspect 'intrigued' by mass shootings: cops
A Florida man was arrested Sunday for threatening to "shoot up" his local Walmart -- later telling cops he was "intrigued" by the El Paso and Dayton massacres. Wayne Lee...
Yankees' sweep of Red Sox may come at a price
The Yankees are on pace to have more than enough wins to get to the postseason. Whether they have enough healthy players to do anything when they get there remains...
Don’t buy into the rookie tight-end hype
Some things get better with age. A fine wine, a nice scotch, jeans. And fantasy tight ends. George Kittle wasn’t a monster his rookie season. Nor was Zach Ertz. Or...
The Post urges Trump to take action on assault weapons
Two mass shootings within 24 hours in El Paso and Dayton, days after the Garlic Festival killings. Three months after Virginia Beach, six months after Aurora, nine months after Thousand...
Ryan Lochte ends return from 14-month ban in style
STANFORD, Calif. — Ryan Lochte won the 200-meter individual medley at the US national championships, fresh off a 14-month ban. The 12-time Olympic medalist touched in 1 minute, 57.76 seconds...
Yankees have tense Gio Urshela moment
The Gio Urshela legend grows. Already with a monster two-run homer Sunday night against the Red Sox, the defensively gifted Yankees infielder drew an even bigger reaction from the Yankee...
Am I out of date with my management style?
I’ve been searching for a management position since last year and have received a request for only one interview. I used to manage a team of 15, but since I’ve...
Companies are adopting 'family first' attitudes to boost work-life balance
When her labor started early, Sarah Cusick called her manager to let him know. “I was expected at his wedding the next day, so first I told him that I...
‘MAGA bomber’ Cesar Sayoc could get life behind bars
Sayoc, 57, a President Trump devotee, targeted Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama, Robert De Niro and other liberals during a two-week period last year.
These are the victims of the Dayton mass shooting
A mom of two studying to be a nurse, a graduate student learning to care for cancer survivors — and the shooter’s own sister — were among the victims of...
Jeff McNeil may deserve a new nickname
PITTSBURGH — Pete Alonso was running around with a Jeff McHits T-shirt on the other day. When asked about McNeil’s prowess against the Pirates after Sunday’s 13-2 wipeout by the...
Beto exploits tragedy for sake of politics
The bodies in El Paso were barely cold when Beto O’Rourke started blaming President Trump. “He is a racist, and he stokes racism in this country ... We have a...
Univision heads for auction with few suitors
Univision is trying to sell itself again — and investors are bracing for yet another long, dragged-out telenovela. In the middle of last month, the Spanish-language TV network quietly gathered...
The online sewer where hate festers and other commentary
From the left: The Online Sewer Where Hate Festers Soon after Saturday’s massacre at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, Internet researchers found the alleged perpetrator’s white-nationalist manifesto posted to...
Soccer star calls out Congress on gun violence after scoring goal
WASHINGTON — Alejandro Bedoya made a statement about gun violence in the nation's capital. After scoring the opening goal in the Philadelphia Union's 5-1 victory over D.C. United on Sunday...
Grandparents of El Paso shooting suspect offer prayers to victims
The grandparents of the man who allegedly slaughtered 20 people inside an El Paso Walmart said they were "devastated" on Sunday, offering prayers to the victims. Larry Brown and Cynthia...
Husband confirmed dead after wife died shielding son in El Paso shooting
The husband of the young mom shot dead as she shielded her baby boy from the El Paso gunman was also killed in the massacre, his brother said Sunday night....
Puerto Rico still facing a political crisis and uncertainty
Puerto Rico has a new governor — sort of. But its political crisis is far from over. As promised, Ricardo Rosselló quit the governorship late Friday, forced out by massive...
CUNY reverting to bad old days with no tests for remedial courses
It looks like the City University of New York is inching back to the bad old days of low or non-existent standards — which will help obscure the failure of...
Couple out shopping among Mexican nationals killed in El Paso shooting
A married couple in their sixties -- who was in El Paso shopping for the day -- was among the Mexican nationals killed in the Walmart shooting, their daughter says....
Foul-smelling garbage trucks are ruining this NYC block
This stinks! East Village residents are having to endure the stench from a convoy of city garbage trucks that are parked on their residential block — even though Mayor Bill...
Liberals have good reason to ditch Obama’s lousy legacy
At first glance, it probably seems odd that so many Democratic Party presidential hopefuls are trashing the legacy of President Barack Obama. The 44th president, after all, enjoys a 60...
The new anti-natal movement is cruel and hypocritical
Children are our future. But maybe you shouldn’t have any. That’s been the confusing drumbeat coming from liberals lately: Kids are our precious hope, but they are also bad for...
What Blas won’t tell Dems: His spending in NYC is killing the middle class
At Wednesday’s Democratic debate, Mayor Bill de Blasio promised that when he is president — ha! — “we will tax the hell out of the wealthy.” It’s New York, though,...
How Edwin Diaz is handling threat of Mets demotion
PITTSBURGH — Earlier this season, Edwin Diaz intimated to a person in the Mets clubhouse that pitching in New York was maybe “too much” for him. Diaz, a quiet 25-year-old,...
Pedophile beaten and drowned in prison cell toilet bowl: reports
A pedophile was allegedly drowned in his Florida prison cell toilet after being beaten by a cellmate, according to a report. Convicted child molester David Oseas Ramirez, 56, was found...
AOC and 'The Squad' shown as clowns in new GOP attack ad
The Republican Party is rolling out an attack ad Monday targeting New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other insurgent congressional freshman known as “The Squad” to paint them as clownish...
Dayton mass shooter made ‘hit lists’ of classmates he wanted to torture and kill: reports
The Dayton mass shooting suspect was reportedly kicked out of high school for making “hit lists” of students whom he wanted to rape, kill and skin. Connor Betts, 24, allegedly...
Yankees' Didi Gregorius patience pays off
Right now, the Yankees may have more talent on the injured list than the starting lineup. But Didi Gregorius brought some balance. Following a week in which Luke Voit, Aaron...
MTA wants to eliminate double-time pay for LIRR workers: report
The MTA is proposing nixing double-time pay for Long Island Rail Road workers and cracking down on sick leave as it renegotiates their contract amid probes into overtime abuse, according...
Free at last! Raccoon saved from storm grate in two hour ordeal
A raccoon got his head stuck in a storm grate in Massachusetts — and it took a team of 10 first responders more than two hours to free him from...
Pete Alonso changes his look in effort to break slump
PITTSBURGH — Pete Alonso’s second-half slump finally screamed loudly enough to warrant a “mental day” for the Mets first baseman Sunday. The rookie slugger is in an 11-for-73 (.151) skid...
The Astros' pitching already looks scary good
HOUSTON — Another day, another dominant pitching performance by the Astros. Justin Verlander struck out 10 on Sunday and the Astros beat the Mariners 3-1 Sunday for a three-game sweep....
Keeping Noah Syndergaard is making all the difference for Mets
PITTSBURGH — Here is what the Marcus Stroman trade did for the Mets, according to Mickey Callaway, and it was evident over the past 48 hours — in the clubhouse...
HSBC to cut thousands of jobs; CEO John Flint to step down
Bank HSBC on Monday announced the surprise departure of CEO John Flint after just 18 months, saying new leadership was needed amid increasing economic uncertainty, and that it was cutting...
Yankees have blunt response to Clint Frazier call-up talk
Aaron Hicks and Edwin Encarnacion won’t be featured in the Yankees lineup anytime soon. Neither will Clint Frazier. When Saturday’s doubleheader ended with both Hicks and Encarnacion en route to...
Yorkie halts neighborhood's mail service after biting postal worker
DANVILLE, Va. — A Virginia neighborhood had its mail service disrupted for about three weeks after a Yorkshire terrier bit a postal carrier. The Danville Register and Bee reports that the neighborhood...
The other running back grabbing the Jets' attention
Running back Ty Montgomery continues to be one of the most impressive players in Jets training camp. The former Packer and Raven has shown his versatility and looks like he...
Iran seizes another oil tanker, third as feud with US continues
Iran seized a vessel it accused of smuggling fuel in the Persian Gulf, the third time the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps detained a ship in the waterway in recent weeks...
DeAndre Jordan knows how he must change to fit Nets
The NBA is like evolution. And Nets center DeAndre Jordan knows it’s adapt or die. Last season with the Knicks wasn’t Jordan’s best, in terms of either playing time or...
Giants' new backup running back has been here before
There was always someone leading the pack who was not going to get caught, which is why Rod Smith, generic in name, is also very much generic in deed. He...
Jets secondary has message for all the doubters
Jets cornerback Darryl Roberts is not listening. He is not reading. He is not paying attention to the tweets. All spring and into the summer one of the main storylines...
Saoirse Kennedy Hill to be laid to rest Monday in private burial
A funeral for Robert F. Kennedy’s granddaughter will be held Monday at a church near the famed family's Cape Cod compound, kin said Sunday. Saoirse Kennedy Hill, a 22-year-old Boston...
Rifle used in Dayton mass shooting was 'obtained legally': authorities
The gun used to kill nine people in less than one minute during the Dayton shooting rampage was a tricked-out AR-15 style rifle that was “obtained legally,” authorities said Sunday...
High dining coming to Billionaires’ Row skyscrapers
What’s better than living in one of those fancy skyscrapers on Billionaires’ Row? A dinner that’s just an elevator ride away — at a private restaurant helmed by a Michelin-starred...
Teen arrested after boy thrown from 10th floor of British art gallery
A 6-year-old boy was thrown from the 10th floor of London's Tate Modern art gallery Sunday — leading to the arrest of a teenager on suspicion of attempted murder, police...
Trump addresses mass shootings: 'Hate has no place in our country'
President Trump said on Sunday that "hate has no place in our country" following two mass shootings in less than 24 hours that killed 29 people and wounded dozens more....
Sen. Mitch McConnell fractures shoulder in patio fall
Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell fractured his shoulder on Sunday in a fall at his Kentucky home. “This morning, Leader McConnell tripped at home on his outside patio and...
He's got power! French inventor crosses English Channel on jet-powered hoverboard
This guy is the ultimate channel surfer. A French inventor on Sunday successfully flew across the English Channel on a jet-powered hoverboard — that would make Marty McFly from “Back...
Bosom bust: Brazilian gangster dressed as daughter in wonky prison-break attempt
When "Freaky Friday" and "Tootsie" meet "The Great Escape." A Brazilian gang leader tried to escape a high-security prison by dressing up as his teenage daughter — even planning to...
Monster Mets win comes with some bad news
PITTSBURGH — Robinson Cano finally got hot — and then he got hurt. So on a day the Mets destroyed the Pirates 13-2 at PNC Park to continue their recent...
Daycare worker arrested after four toddlers break legs in her care
Parents of the four, aged between 13 to 21 months, say they were healthy when they were dropped off in May at the Kids Discovery Learning Center in Valpraiso, according...
Trump crashes another wedding at his New Jersey golf resort
This is getting to be a regular thing. President Trump crashed yet another wedding at his Bedminster, N.J., resort Saturday night. Social media postings show the president standing next to...
Aaron Hicks to IL though Yankees avoid the worst
The Yankees avoided the worst possible outcome for now. With their poor injury luck this year, that has to be considered progress. Manager Aaron Boone said Aaron Hicks will not...
El Paso, Dayton shootings spark calls for stricter gun controls
Back-to-back mass shootings in Texas and Ohio prompted calls for a renewed ban on assault weapons - as pressure mounted Sunday on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to schedule a...
Driver dies after being ejected from speeding car in Queens crash
A driver was thrown from his car and died Sunday morning after smashing into a tree, police said. Sadman Sakib, 23, was speeding near South Conduit Avenue and Linden Boulevard,...
Heartbreaking stories emerge about El Paso massacre victims
Heartbreaking stories of loss started emerging Sunday as some of the 20 massacred at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, were identified. Arturo Benavides, 67, had been shopping in the...
Crazed-looking woman stabs subway rider in Crown Heights
A crazed-looking straphanger stabbed another subway rider in Crown Heights, according to police. The unknown woman stabbed the other rider twice in the arm and once in the abdomen in...
NYPD stepping up police presence after 'horrific' El Paso Walmart shooting
The NYPD is stepping up its police presence in the city Sunday in the wake of the "horrific" mass shooting in El Paso where a 21-year-old opened fire in a...
Army private heroically saved kids amid El Paso rampage: reports
A US Army private is being hailed as a hero for reportedly rescuing several children as a hate-filled shooter was spraying lead inside an El Paso Walmart. Glendon Oakley, of...
Robinson Cano dealt injury blow amidst huge day
Just as Robinson Cano was heating up, the Mets second baseman exited Sunday’s game against the Pirates with a left hamstring strain. Cano pulled up lame halfway between first and...
Rep. Will Hurd says he's retiring to diversify the Republican Party
WASHINGTON - Rep. Will Hurd, the only black Republican in the House of Representatives, said he’s retiring from Congress to work toward diversifying the party. “I’m interested in helping other...
Trump orders flags be flown at half-staff for victims of El Paso, Dayton
President Trump ordered that American flags at the White House and government buildings be flown at half-mast in memory of the victims of the mass shootings over the weekend in...
34-year-old dead after being shot twice in the back in Harlem
A 34-year-old man died Sunday morning after being shot twice in the back in Harlem, cops said. The man, whose name was not released because his family had not been...
Mets castoff getting chance with rival
T.J. Rivera’s agent initially was hesitant to let the former Met try to resurrect his career with the Long Island Ducks of the lowly independent Atlantic League. But it took...
Prosecutors will seek death penalty for 'domestic terrorist' El Paso shooter
Authorities will seek the death penalty for the El Paso mass murder and are treating the shooting -- which took the lives of 20 at a Texas Walmart while wounding...
Egyptian NYPD sergeant told 'go back to where you belong' by fellow cops: lawsuit
The veteran cop -- 54-year-old Kappa Farid -- claims in a lawsuit his superiors and fellow cops berated him with slurs, including one officer telling him to "go back to...
'Do the world a favor': 8chan founder calls for site's closure after mass shooting
Fredrick Brennan told the Washington Post that the site's owners should "do the world a favor and shut it off."
Trump cannot be blamed for shootings in Texas and Ohio, says WH chief of staff
"There's no benefit here to trying to make this a political issue," acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney said. "This is a social issue."
Dayton shooter slaughtered own sister during rampage
The Dayton mass shooting gunman drove to the scene of the carnage with his sister — then made her one of the nine victims killed in the slaughter, officials revealed...
Buttigieg: 'We cannot allow Second Amendment to be a death sentence'
Mayor Pete Buttigieg on Sunday compared guns to a “false God” as he called out the gun lobby in the wake of back-to-back mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and...
Man cowers under table in terrifying footage of El Paso massacre
Horrifying video captures a terrified shopper hiding under a table as a volley of shots rings out during the El Paso slaughter that left 20 dead. The unidentified person is...
Tom Brady agrees to intriguing Patriots extension
Happy Birthday, Tom! As for the rest of the NFL, look the other way. The legendary Patriots quarterback on Sunday agreed to a two-year extension with the Patriots, according to...
Scammer sends elaborate letter to 87-year-old Post reader
Dear John: My 87-year-old husband received this scam in the mail recently. I thought you might like to give your readers a heads up. C.W. Dear C.W.: I can’t print...
Teen double amputee throws TD at Lions practice
Quarterback Matthew Stafford normally leads the Lions in the huddle, but that changed Friday when he surprised 14-year-old Calder Hodge with an opportunity to take a snap during an intrasquad...
Dayton mass shooting suspect identified as 24-year-old Connor Betts
The body armor-clad gunman who fatally shot nine people in a popular Dayton, Ohio nightlife district early Sunday has been identified in a report as Connor Betts.
Dozens of bullets ring out in frightening video of Dayton bloodbath
Dozens of bullets can be heard in just 30 seconds in a shocking video of the carnage in Dayton, Ohio, that left 10 dead early Sunday.
Baker Mayfield's beer-chugging stunt gets crowd going
Baker Mayfield gave Cleveland fans plenty to cheer about on Saturday night. While watching the Indians take on the Los Angeles Angels at home, the Browns quarterback was spotted in...
Dear John helps taxpayer get tax return he claims he never got
Dear John: I opted to take $500 from my tax return, and in return H&R Block would send the money to Amazon and I would be credited $525. Although I...
E-ZPass scofflaw whines about $62,000 owed in penalties and fees
Dear John: I was recently contacted by the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority’s E-ZPass division because of tolls that I owe. I’m not disputing the $4,000 in tolls I owe....
Trump on two mass shootings: 'God bless the people' in El Paso, Dayton
President Trump once again addressed the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, that killed 29 people in new tweets Sunday morning.
El Paso massacre suspect charged with capital murder
Court records show that 6-foot, 220-pound Patrick Wood Crusius -- also known under an alias with the surname Brown -- was charged with capital murder while held in El Paso...
Medicare for All is a Democratic fallacy
Ordinarily, I’m not one for watching political debates, let alone early-on primary ones. I prefer perusing the résumés and actual accomplishments of those who want to govern. Debates merely show...
Raiders legend dead at 71
Cliff Branch, one of the Raiders' career-leading receivers who won three Super Bowls, has died. He was 71. Police in Bullhead City, Arizona, say Branch was found dead in a...
Knick joins long list to withdraw from Team USA
While Team USA remains the favorite to win the FIBA World Cup, the odds of a Knick helping defend the back-to-back titles just got slimmer. Due to a family matter,...
Dayton shooter killed nine, wounded dozens in less than a minute
A gunman wearing body armor and carrying extra magazines carried out his carnage in less than a minute, killing nine people and wounding dozens more at an entertainment district in...
Breaking down trends in hotly contested NL Central
Who’s going to win the logjammed National League Central? Handicappers and bettors will get a chance to ponder that mystery Sunday when the Milwaukee Brewers close out a series at...
Young mom 'gave her life' shielding son in El Paso Walmart massacre
The 25-year-old's baby was not hit -- but was still lucky to survive after getting crushed as his mother fell after getting shot dead, leaving him with broken bones.
Reds vs. Braves: Take the Under
Julio Teheran’s 6-7 record for the Atlanta Braves on the surface may not look impressive, but since the beginning of May he has been one of the league’s top pitchers...
Man charged in grisly murder of NYC comedy club owner and nanny
Cops say an ex-boyfriend brutally murdered a beloved au pair and her boss — a popular NYC comedy club owner — in a quaint, suburban New Jersey town.
'Drunk' United Airlines pilots arrested before international flight to Newark
Police in Scotland say two pilots have been arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs before a scheduled flight to New Jersey.
Mets will keep on rolling
Governor since 2011, Andrew Cuomo made his first visit to Saratoga on Saturday. Feelin’ lucky the Governor put $20 to win on the favorite Our Country in the first race,...
Missing girl, 4, found during Texas human trafficking raid
A four year old girl was found 1,200 miles from her home in the hands of a human traffickers — and authorities think her mother handed her over to them,...
Suspect killed after mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio
DAYTON, Ohio — Nine people in Ohio have been killed in the second mass shooting in the U.S. in less than 24 hours, and the suspected shooter is also deceased,...
One young Yankee wrecking AL East pitching
There is good news for the rest of the AL East: The season is only two months longer. There are only so many more times you’ll have to face Gleyber...
Piece of good news on Yankees' injury front
Didi Gregorius sat both games of Saturday’s split doubleheader against the Red Sox with a strained finger in his left hand and he still provided some of the better health...
It goes from bad to worse when it comes to Yankees' injuries
The Yankees keep winning and the injuries keep following. First it was Edwin Encarnacion. Later Aaron Hicks. Two more key players lost, the duo joining Luke Voit on the possible...
El Paso Walmart shooting suspect is talking with investigators: officials
The suspect in the El Paso shooting is speaking with investigators, CNN reported early Sunday By early Sunday morning, suspect Patrick Crusius has not been formally charged in the massacre...
'MVP' chants growing louder for DJ LeMahieu
At this point in the season, it’s becoming impossible for DJ LeMahieu to ignore the echoes of “MVP” throughout Yankee Stadium whenever he comes to the plate. “I can try...
Yankees not ready to limit ace
After the trade deadline passed without a peep from the Yankees, the pressure continues to weigh on their starting pitchers. Domingo German eased some of the tension Saturday with a...
Did Cara Delevingne and Ashley Benson secretly wed?
Reports have surfaced that supermodel Cara Delevingne and actress Ashley Benson may have tied the knot in a secret ceremony in Las Vegas. It’s not clear when the wedding took...
The feeling new Giants linebacker can't wait to get back
Markus Golden will not put a number on it. But he just wants the feeling of a quarterback sack again — and soon. The new Giants outside linebacker would not...
Breaking down best way to evaluate tight ends
In relation to fantasy football, there are a number of certainties both analysts and players have learned to accept. Loading up on running backs and wide receivers is paramount. Sure,...
Mets are finally acknowledging grim Edwin Diaz reality
PITTSBURGH — Seth Lugo was named NL Reliever of the Month on Saturday. Could a shift in job responsibilities be far behind? Following the Mets’ 7-5 victory over the Pirates,...
Marcus Stroman shows why Mets dealt for him
PITTSBURGH — Here’s something the Mets could use down the stretch. A little more winning attitude, a little more will to win. You could call it a refuse to lose...
Victoria's Secret hires first openly transgender 'Angel'
Victoria’s Secret has hired its first openly transgender “Angel” — stunning Brazilian Valentina Sampaio. The model and actress broke the news by posting a sultry selfie from her shoot earlier...
Tight ends' fantasy value is still not as good as it appears
In the second of a six-part fantasy draft preview series leading up the NFL season, Fantasy Insanity discusses the war-room game plan for tight ends in the draft. Next week:...
Don't rely on Social Security for future retirement plans: advisers
Your retirement years won’t be very golden if they’re primarily funded by Social Security. That’s what retirement plan advisers are telling clients, warning that they need substantial private savings to...
Fantasy owners can find hidden gems in this area
The MLB trade deadline has passed, and the dust has settled. It is now your responsibility as a fantasy baseball owner to pick up the pieces and figure out how...
Yankees eliminate the Red Sox threat in best way possible
The miseries of their ancient rivals should really be of no consequence to the Yankees at this point. Alex Cora all but conceded first place to the Yankees before his...
NYSE floor traders are facing job extinction
The New York Stock Exchange’s fabled floor traders, fearing steeper job losses in their already diminished ranks, are an endangered species. With the heyday of the human floor trader now...