June 26, 2020
FDNY dims rocket's red glare by confiscating nearly $3K in illegal fireworks
New York fire marshals confiscated some $2,700 in fireworks from a single illegal Manhattan vendor on Friday night, making a dent in a black-market trade that has been keeping city...
Scorn on the Fourth of July: Florida bans drinking in bars, Miami beaches closed ahead of holiday
Florida has joined Texas in banning drinking in bars, while Miami has moved to close beaches and parks — all just in time for the Fourth of July holiday weekend,...
Yankees veteran set for return to unchartered contract waters
Masahiro Tanaka is arriving in New York this weekend from Japan ahead of the Yankees holding a second spring training at Yankee Stadium which starts Wednesday. Since signing a seven-year...
Rangers, Islanders still alive for No. 1 pick after NHL draft lottery
So if the Rangers lose their qualifying round to the Hurricanes, they will have a 12.5 percent chance of selecting first overall in the NHL draft and bringing Rimouski left...
US must free migrant children from family detention amid coronavirus, judge says
HOUSTON -— A federal judge on Friday ordered the release of children held with their parents in U.S. immigration jails and denounced the Trump administration’s prolonged detention of families during...
Bravest in the making: Girl uses garden hose to battle house fire
She's a firefighter in the making. A young upstate girl, identified by police as "Ali," was captured on a doorbell camera footage doing her best to help put out a...
New York needs leaders who'll stand up for the NYPD — and against soaring crime
Who will defend the miracle that was the reduction in crime in this city? The saving of so many lives, especially young African American men? Who will have the force’s...
NYC curfew during George Floyd protests was unconstitutional, class-action suit says
New York City's recent week-long curfew violated residents' rights to go outside, a new lawsuit alleges. The class-action suit claims the "extremely limited" acts of vandalism and looting in some...
Trump wrongly diverted $2.5B for border wall, fed appeals court rules
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court on Friday ruled against the Trump administration in its transfer of $2.5 billion from military construction projects to build sections of the U.S....
LeBron, Zion will play big role in NBA restart's opening night
Zion Williamson is about to get another chance at opening night. Injury kept him out of New Orleans’ appearance in the first game of this NBA season when the Pelicans...
Democrats in Congress just doomed policing reform
Democrats this week proved they don’t want law enforcement reform — they just want to run on the issue this fall instead. That’s the clear bottom line of the Senate...
Nets open NBA restart with high-stakes game
The fight for the seventh seed begins immediately. When the NBA resumes play at Disney’s self-contained campus in Florida, the Nets (30-34), who currently hold a half-game lead for the...
A progressive wave in New York's Democratic primaries — for now
Progressives made more gains in this week’s Democratic primaries — mainly by taking out incumbents who’ve been around long enough to see the district change beneath them. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez...
Democrats' disturbing turn to the frivolous
White college graduates have emerged from the last two decades of elections as an increasingly large and cohesive political bloc — and one that poses problems for both political parties....
It's time to depose America's gerontocracy
From Donald Trump to Joe Biden to Bernie Sanders to Nancy Pelosi to most of the Senate, one might think that the biblical three score and ten had become a...
The designated hitter only makes Major League Baseball better
Major League Baseball is moving toward a 60-game 2020 season. For the first time in history, the designated-hitter rule will be implemented in both the American and National leagues. This...
JP Morgan Chase drops foreclosure against 100-year-old WW II Vet
This year 100-year-old World War II veteran who helped defeat fascism only to endure harsh segregation at home has just won a battle against a new foe – his bank....
Adam Silver on what would be NBA's coronavirus breaking point
In less than two weeks, NBA players will begin to arrive in Orlando. On July 30, the regular season will resume for 22 teams willing to spend as long as...
Phil Mickelson is lighting up the Travelers
CROMWELL, Conn. — Sure, there are 36 holes still to play. Sure, there’s a star-studded leaderboard to overcome in the next two days. Sure, he’s won just two tournaments in...
Trump signs order promising 'long prison terms' for defacing monuments
President Trump on Friday signed an executive order that he says will toughen enforcement of penalties for those who vandalize monuments. "I just had the privilege of signing a very...
Mitch McConnell slams 'total hypocrite' Chuck Schumer for blocking police bill
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Friday slammed Minority Leader Chuck Schumer as a "total hypocrite" for preventing a vote on a Republican police reform bill. Schumer (D-NY) led Democrats...
LGBTQ DJs share their favorite Pride anthems in mega playlist
Music has always played a special part.
NYPD chief blames surge in shootings on 'lawlessness' created by recent reforms
Recent police reform has caused a state of "lawlessness" in New York City -- resulting in the surge in gun violence, a top NYPD official said in a recent interview....
Clemson football's coronavirus problem is getting much worse
The closer we get to training camp, the worse the numbers are becoming for Clemson. One of the nation’s premier college football programs announced Friday it had 14 more positive...
Kenny Loggins: We are in the climate change 'Danger Zone'
"I don't actually have a lot of hope for this species."
‘The Simpsons’ will no longer have white actors voice non-white characters
“Moving forward, 'The Simpsons' will no longer have white actors voice non-white characters."
Four Rikers guards suspended in death of transgender inmate Layleen Polanco
The Department of Correction is suspending three jail guards and a captain, and bringing charges against 13 other staffers, for their roles in the high-profile death of Layleen Polanco, a...
Trump cancels New Jersey trip to 'make sure law and order is enforced' in DC
President Trump on Friday said that he abruptly canceled a planned weekend at his New Jersey golf club because he wanted to remain in the capital to ensure that “LAW...
New photo shows 'Doomsday' mom's kids right before their brutal deaths
This is the last time Lori Vallow’s two children were photographed together before their brutal deaths. The photo, released by the FBI on Monday, shows 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow and...
18-year-old charged for assaulting Macy's staffer caught on viral video
Michigan authorities have charged an 18-year-old black man for the "unprovoked," caught-on-video assault of a white Macy’s manager, officials said. Damire Palmer, of Mount Morris Township, faces one count of...
What are the health impacts of the Sahara dust storm?
The massive Sahara dust storm that created hazy, and at times picturesque, landscapes in parts of the U.S. this week continued its march westward Friday and is expected to dissipate...
'Family Guy' star Mike Henry will no longer voice Cleveland Brown
Mike Henry is exiting his role as Cleveland Brown on “Family Guy.”
If New York protests OK amid coronavirus, so is outdoor worship, federal judge rules
A federal judge ruled Friday that it was illegal for Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de de Blasio to limit religious worship services over the coronavirus while encouraging protests.
The secrets behind the best 'Clueless' outfits
Is there a better fashion movie out there? As if!
‘The Bachelorette’ set to resume production at isolated location
“The Bachelorette” is heading back into production.
Margot Robbie to star in female-led 'Pirates of the Caribbean'
Margot Robbie will star in a female-led version of “Pirates of the Caribbean” for Disney.
Trump signs order overhauling federal hiring
WASHINGTON -- Applicants for federal government jobs will now be vetted based on their skills rather than if they have a relevant college degree after President Trump on Friday signed...
Progressive magazine pens ‘unendorsement’ of de Blasio over NYPD policies
The venerable leftist publication supported de Blasio's first mayoral bid in August 2013 when he was polling in fourth place, but his response to the recent unrest "has been a...
Quibi to remake ‘The Princess Bride’ with Joe Jonas, Sophie Turner
Beloved 1987 film is getting a DIY makeover.
Cops involved in Elijah McClain's police-custody death put on modified duty
The three Colorado police officers who were involved in the stop of Elijah McClain, who died after the arrest last year, have been put on non-enforcement duty, according to a...
Why TLC's 'Find Love Live!' has struck a nerve
TLC’s dating series “Find Love Live!" has become an unexpected hit.
33 deals on protective gear that you can shop right now
Face masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer have become absolute essentials in this age of social distancing, and it’s not unreasonable to think that they will be just as important over...
Deadly double shooting happened within view of Jeff Bezos' posh NYC penthouse
Even the world’s wealthiest person can’t escape crime in the Big Apple these days. The deadly double shooting that broke out on a Manhattan street early Friday was within view...
Knicks cut Allonzo Trier, add Nets castoff
“Iso Zo” is back on his own. Allonzo Trier, the undrafted Arizona guard whose promising rookie start earned him a two-year contract with the Knicks, was waived Friday, as the...
Rethink portraying Jesus as white, urges Church of England head
The Anglican church should rethink depictions of Jesus as a white man in traditional Christian imagery, the head of the Church of England said Friday. Justin Welby, archbishop of Canterbury,...
American Airlines will begin filling planes to capacity on July 1
"As more people continue to travel, customers may notice that flights are booked to capacity starting July 1," the airline said in a statement.
Democrats don't want police reform and other commentary
Conservative: Dems Don’t Want Police Reform Despite what Democratic politicians claim, most “appear to have almost zero interest in advancing the welfare of African-Americans,” rails Liz Peek at Fox News...
Joel McHale enters 'The Twilight Zone' as a scientist
Joel McHale takes a dramatic turn as a scientist in a new episode of “The Twilight Zone."
This face mask and glove deal will help you feel protected while on the move
Slowly, but surely, lockdown restrictions are relaxing, and life will start to appear more like it did before March 2020. However, even though things may seem to be on the...
Russia secretly offered bounties on US troops to Taliban, report says
A Russian military intelligence unit secretly offered bounties to militants in Afghanistan for killing coalition forces — including targeting American troops, according to a report Friday. The revelations, from American...
Kevin Durant: ‘Unpredictable’ NBA restart isn’t for me – even healthy
Kevin Durant already has ruled himself out for the NBA restart in Orlando next month because of his ongoing rehab from a torn right Achilles tendon. But even if he...
Resurfaced video of Florida gov bragging about tackling coronavirus didn’t age well
A video of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis bragging about Florida's success tackling the coronavirus pandemic has embarrassingly resurfaced as the state now battles a surge in new cases and continues...
UN 'deeply disturbed' by video of couple having sex in official vehicle
The scandalous viral video, shot in Tel Aviv, shows a woman in a red dress straddling a man in the back seat of a white SUV with UN markings, according...
MTA Bridges and Tunnels union wants OT to watch 5-minute coronavirus safety videos
The union representing the MTA Bridges and Tunnels lieutenant and sergeants is demanding a half-hour of overtime pay to watch five minutes of coronavirus safety videos. Christina Lampropoulos, the head...
'Black Lives Matter' mural painted outside Brooklyn Borough Hall
A massive “Black Lives Matter” mural was painted on a street outside of Brooklyn’s Borough Hall Friday as part of a city effort to have the message emblazoned on Big...
Family praises Trump for helping bring Korean War vet's remains home
Army 1st Lt. Thomas J. Redgate was just 24 when he was presumed killed Dec. 11, 1950, when his field artillery unit was attacked by enemy forces near the Chosin...
Remington Arms preps for bankruptcy sale to Navajo Nation
Remington Arms, America’s oldest gun maker, is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is in advanced talks for a potential sale to the Navajo Nation, The Wall...
Mesh-mask man goes to Walmart to protest ‘Hitler-type ruling’
A man paraded a mesh mask at a Walmart in Tampa, Florida, as a protest against his county's “Hitler-type ruling.” He filmed the video outside the store after no one...
'Call me n----r again!': Video shows black woman pummel old lady who used slur
Viral video of the so-called "Sacramento Karen" showdown begins with the pair screaming at each other from inside the convenience store Monday.
Airlines banning passengers who refuse to wear masks on flights
No masks won't fly.
NJ school reopening plan unveiled for fall classes amid coronavirus
The New Jersey Department of Education has released new guidelines on how schools should handle reopening in the fall for in-person classes amid the coronavirus pandemic -- including measures such as...
Oregon-Oregon State rivalry will drop 'Civil War' moniker
Oregon and Oregon State have agreed to drop the name “Civil War” for their rivalry games. The move Friday was made after discussions between officials at both schools and current...
Here's what to look forward to when NYC enters Phase Three
An estimated 50,000 Big Apple employees will return to work when the city enters Phase Three of the state’s coronavirus reopening plan as early as July 6, Mayor Bill de...
NYPD detectives' union outraged over Bronx ADAs' letter over protest conduct
In an open letter to Bronx DA Darcel Clark, Detectives' Endowment Association President Paul DiGiacomo wrote that they no longer want to work with the 56 prosecutors.
NYPD commander leaves Bronx precinct for last time after retiring in protest
The NYPD precinct boss who retired in protest this week blasted politicians for wanting to “vilify” cops during a raucous final walk-out celebration at his Bronx stationhouse Friday. Deputy Inspector...
Bronx boy injured by firework gets special visit from FDNY, NYPD
The Bronx toddler who was burned by an illegal firework that whizzed in the window of his apartment got a special visit from the NYPD and FDNY, officials said Friday....
House votes to make DC the 51st state in historic move that's going nowhere
House Democrats riled by President Trump's handling of anti-police brutality protests voted Friday to make Washington, DC, the 51st state. The bill passed 232-180 along party lines. One Democrat and...
Post office customer called 'an illegal' by man in an American flag mask
"Go back to my country?" A racially charged confrontation was filmed at a post office in New City, NY, after a white customer, wearing a patriotic face mask, allegedly accused...
New York Jayhawks AAU team is using coronavirus shutdown for good
This is supposed to be the busy season for Jay David and his AAU program. The time his players make names for themselves. When they can show college coaches how...
Away from baseball, Jose Reyes is pursuing his musical passion
Just a few hours before he answered his phone to chat with the Post, Jose Reyes drove by Citi Field. “I’ve got good memories there,” the Mets’ longtime shortstop said...
Video shows EMS beach vehicle burst into flames on Brighton Beach
The ATV, part of the EMS summer Gator unit, burst into flames just around 12 p.m. Friday, according to the FDNY.
San Francisco Giants will fill stadium with cutouts of fans
No fans won’t mean empty seats, at least for one team. The San Francisco Giants will be filling Oracle Park by giving fans the opportunity to have images of themselves...
Washington Square Park fountain squatter won't budge
The homeless man who has taken up residence in Washington Square Park’s fountain was free to continue squatting there Friday — despite visits from numerous NYPD officers, Parks Department employees...
Last surviving KKK member convicted in '63 Alabama church bombing dies in prison
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The last surviving KKK member convicted in a 1963 Alabama church bombing that killed four black girls has died in prison.
'Clueless' is 25! Everything you didn't know about the iconic film
25 years ago, the film world was forever changed by two little words: "As if!"
NYC heats up, City Hall Park occupied, salons reopen: The Post’s week in photos
Black Lives Matter and NYPD funding protests occupy City Hall Park, as the city begins Phase II of coronavirus reopening allowing barbershops, salons to open their doors, and restaurants to...
Sister of 'Doomsday cult' mom admits she was 'wrong' to say niece, nephew would be OK
The sister of doomsday-obsessed cult mom Lori Vallow took to Facebook to admit she was “wrong” to say harm would never come to her niece and nephew, after they were...
PewDiePie: It's not fair Jenna Marbles got 'bullied off' YouTube
He said the backlash was more akin to bullying.
NASA releases 10-year time lapse of the sun
The sun is the star responsible for life on Earth. Without it, we wouldn’t be here and it’s a constant fixture in our everyday lives. With all that in mind,...
'Unsolved Mysteries' revival adds a new twist
"Unsolved Mysteries" returns July 1 on Netflix with a slate of new episodes.
Lizzo's new 'Soulmate' video features five fabulous guests
Lizzo's making it the summer of self-love.
Zuckerberg says Facebook will crack down on hate speech as ad boycott widens
Mark Zuckerberg said Facebook will accelerate a crackdown on hate speech -- less than an hour after consumer-products giant Unilever announced it was yanking all Facebook ads for the rest...
Mike Pence defends Trump rallies despite coronavirus spikes
Vice President Mike Pence on Friday defended hosting re-election rallies for President Trump as portions of the country are reporting big spikes in new coronavirus infections. Pence cited the Constitution's...
LA City Council moves to send unarmed responders on some 911 calls
The Los Angeles City Council took a first step this week toward launching a new “crisis response” plan that would have unarmed service providers responding to some 911 calls instead...
Church of England says it needs to review statues over slavery
LONDON - The Church of England must review statues and monuments in its places of worship to ensure that any with links to slavery are removed or are given the...
Woman pregnant with twins in separate wombs could go through labor twice
A pregnant British woman discovered she has two wombs and is carrying a twin in each one -- meaning she could give birth with two separate labors, according to a...
Maserati thief may have gotten away with it if it hadn't been for that meddling red light
Two Maseratis worth a total of $207,000 were swiped from a Manhattan dealership -- including one that a thief ditched Friday morning after getting caught at a red light a...
Best 4th of July outfits to wear this year: Shirts, bathing suits, more
After being cooped up in sweatpants, celebrate 4th of July with a new outfit.
Americans are missing out on big bucks by letting their old tech collect dust
Americans have $43 billion in cash hiding in their homes from their unused tech. Yet, with most holding onto their unused tech rather than selling or recycling it, an estimated...
De Blasio defends NYPD reforms as Bronx commander retires in protest
Mayor Bill de Blasio said police have a "legit reason" to be frustrated with the criminal justice system — but the NYPD reforms that led to a Bronx precinct commander...
L'Oreal to drop words such as 'whitening' from skin products
L’Oreal, the world’s biggest cosmetics company, will remove words referencing “white”, “fair” and “light” from its skin-evening products, a spokeswoman said on Friday, a day after Unilever made a similar...
Trump tweets FBI wanted poster for protesters who tried to topple Andrew Jackson statue
“MANY people in custody, with many others being sought for Vandalization of Federal Property in Lafayette Park. 10 year prison sentences!” the commander in chief tweeted.
Dolphins teach their friends how to hunt, use tools
Dolphins are some of the smartest animals on the planet. They’re incredibly witty and capable of some pretty impressive things, including the use of tools to trap prey and even...
Here's whom Fauci blames for latest surge in coronavirus cases
WASHINGTON — White House coronavirus task force member Dr. Anthony Fauci on Friday singled out young Americans for spreading the coronavirus as daily cases in the US reach troubling new heights....
Baby's death in Brooklyn housing complex ruled a homicide
The young boy, Kadein O'Neill was found unconscious by his mother around 3 p.m. Saturday inside their Gravesend Houses apartment, according to police.
Cop who killed Rayshard Brooks never reported 2015 shooting for fear of charges
The former Atlanta cop who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks never reported opening fire during a 2015 car chase and arrest because he was afraid he would face charges, according...
Adam Gase isn't giving up on Jamal Adams' Jets tenure yet
Jamal Adams may no longer want to be on the Jets, but his coach is still hoping he is. Adam Gase did not get into details on the team’s standoff...
US restricts visas for Chinese officials over Hong Kong crackdown
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday the US would slap visa restrictions on hardline Chinese Communist Party officials responsible for efforts to restrict freedoms in Hong Kong. "President @realDonaldTrump...
Stocks dive on coronavirus spike, Fed's cap on shareholder payouts
Wall Street’s major indexes dropped on Friday as the US set a new record for a one-day increase in coronavirus cases and bank stocks tumbled after the Federal Reserve decided...
De Blasio says 'very substantial' cuts coming to NYPD budget
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday that cuts to the NYPD’s $6 billion budget would be “very, very substantial” amid calls to slash $1 billion from the department’s coffers. “We’re...
Satellites document coronavirus impact in new initiative from NASA, Japan, Europe
In addition to being a public health crisis, COVID-19 has also had a dramatic impact on the environment and the economy. Three space agencies -- NASA, the European Space Agency...
'Brain fart': Rasheed Wallace blasts Knicks' Rose, Wesley hires
Rasheed Wallace has bad news for Knicks fans who think the only direction the franchise can go is up. The former Knicks big man called the recent front office hirings...
Not-so-hard time: Erectile dysfunction going up during lockdown
COVID is a real boner-killer.
Councilman demands booze bill break for struggling NYC restaurants
A New York City councilman wants state officials to give restaurants a break on strict rules for ordering booze that are weighing on their reopening plans. Manhattan Councilman Keith Powers...
Microsoft to permanently close most of its physical stores
Microsoft said Friday it is permanently closing nearly all of its physical stores around the world. Like other retailers, the software and computing giant, co-founded by now-philanthropist Bill Gates, had...
Lane Kiffin, Mike Leach join lobby to change Mississippi flag
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin and Mississippi State coach Mike Leach have joined the lobby to remove the Confederate symbol in the state flag of Mississippi as racial tensions rise...
Hong Kong activist says he will be 'prime target' of new security law
HONG KONG - Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong believes he will be a “prime target” of Beijing’s move to impose national security legislation on the Chinese-ruled city that critics...
American couple injured by volcano eruption sues Royal Caribbean
Newlyweds Matthew and Lauren Urey were on a day trip to White Island from the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Ovation when the volcano went off.
De Blasio hopes Albany will lend billions to NYC in coronavirus plan
The mayor and the City Council are in talks to finalize a new budget by July 1.
Shooting reported at beverage equipment facility in Illinois
At least one person was shot when gunfire erupted Friday at a coffee machine facility in Springfield, Illinois, where employees have been evacuated, according to reports. The shooting was reported...
Coronavirus-plagued Florida bans booze at bars
The Florida agency that governs bars announced the ban on Twitter just minutes after the Department of Health reported Friday's numbers.
Barrier installed to protect DC Emancipation Memorial from protesters
A towering barrier was erected around the controversial Emancipation Memorial in Washington, DC — which depicts a slave kneeling at the feet of Abraham Lincoln — to prevent protesters from...
Costco has had enough of this sheet, pulls popular cake from shelves
Well, isn't that some sheet.
Amazon to buy self-driving technology startup Zoox
Amazon has agreed to buy California-based self-driving startup Zoox in a deal reported to be worth more than $1 billion that gives it options to use autonomous technology.
UK beach town raises alarm as huge crowds flock to the coast
LONDON - Authorities in Bournemouth, a popular beach town in southern England, declared a “major incident” on Thursday over what they called the irresponsible behavior of crowds who had ignored...
MLB All-Star Ryan Zimmerman doesn't know if he'll risk playing
Ryan Zimmerman is a two-time All-Star infielder who has played 15 years in the majors, all with the Washington Nationals. He holds most of the team’s career hitting records, and...
'Doomsday' mom's ex-hubby warned cops about her before his death: report
The late husband of doomsday-obsessed mom Lori Vallow once tried to warn police about her, saying he was scared she would hurt their children, according to video.
Facebook scrambles to keep advertisers from jumping ship
Facebook is reportedly scrambling to stop the growing chorus of calls to boycott advertising on its platform. The social network — which in recent weeks has seen the likes of...
Church of England to 'very carefully' review statues for slavery links
Statues across the UK are under review for links to slavery in response to Black Lives Matter protests that followed the May 25 death of George Floyd.
Alabama to reopen all schools for in-person teaching in fall
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — All Alabama schools will reopen for traditional classes this fall, but they’ll also offer options for virtual learning for children whose parents aren’t comfortable sending them back,...
Ring video shows moment Florida woman gives birth in parking lot
A Florida mom delivered her baby in a parking lot just steps away from a birthing center — in a stunning moment caught on video. Susan Anderson and her husband,...
Gun sales soar amid coronavirus pandemic, George Floyd fallout
Firearms dealers around the US have reported increasing numbers of Americans who’ve decided to pack heat amid the social unrest and violent protests that followed the police-custody death of George...
White House will keep US troops at Mexico border through 2021
US troops are set to remain at the country’s border with Mexico until late next year -- though 1,500 fewer service members will be in place, according to a report....
'Daily Show:' police shows are nothing more than 'Copaganda'
Thursday’s episode of "The Daily Show" took a closer look at how police procedurals can skew public perception of cops and canonize officers who use excessive force. The “Copaganda” segment...
Illegal raves take off across Europe as lockdowns ease
LONDON/LISBON - From the housing blocks of London to the beaches of Portugal, thousands of young people are holding illegal raves and parties across Europe, yearning for contact and bursting...
Trump cancels weekend trip to New Jersey golf club
The White House announced Friday that President Trump has cancelled a planned weekend trip to his golf club in New Jersey.
Gyms will never be the same after coronavirus
One in four Americans will never be returning to gyms ... even once the pandemic is over, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans who exercise at least...
Travelers Championship up to six coronavirus withdrawals
CROMWELL, Conn. -- Another PGA Tour player in the Travelers Championship field has tested positive for COVID-19 and been forced to withdraw from the tournament. Denny McCarthy, after feeling symptomatic...
AG Barr says there are 500 probes into violent George Floyd protests
William Barr says there are at least 500 active Joint Terrorism Task Force investigations into protests that erupted over the killing of George Floyd.
Japanese startup uses Bluetooth to create 'connected' face mask
TOKYO - As face coverings become the norm amid the coronavirus pandemic, Japanese startup Donut Robotics has developed an internet-connected “smart mask” that can transmit messages and translate from Japanese...
Horrific video of man dying in police custody has led to 3 resignations
The death of Carlos Ingram-Lopez, a 27-year-old Hispanic man in police custody in Arizona, has led to three officers' resignations, and now Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus is offering to...
Morehouse cancels football, cross country over coronavirus fears
The novel coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on college sports. First, Division III Bowdoin College in Maine cancelled all of its fall sports, and now Division II Morehouse College...
Minneapolis City Council OKs measure to abolish police force
If passed, the proposal would not automatically dismantle the department, but would be the first step in a long legislative process that would ultimately need popular support by city residents.
Pakistan grounds 150 pilots accused of cheating to get licenses
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s state-run airline said Thursday it will ground 150 pilots, accusing them of obtaining licenses by having others take exams for them, an accusation that followed a probe...
Pakistani PM under fire for saying US 'martyred' bin Laden
Critics on Friday slammed Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan for telling Parliament that the US “martyred” al Qaeda kingpin Osama bin Laden. Bin Laden, the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks,...
Texas closes bars, scales back restaurants amid coronavirus surge
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered bars in the state to close and restaurants to go down to half capacity, as 17,000 new coronavirus cases were reported in the last...
Do you have coronavirus ‘caution fatigue’?
When it comes to adhering to the recommended safety precautions to protect against the novel coronavirus, such as wearing a face mask and practicing social distancing, are you as diligent...
Colts' star alleges racial profiling after Chipotle incident
Colts linebacker Darius Leonard said he and his family were kicked out of a Chipotle after being racially profiled on Thursday in Florence, South Carolina. The CEO of Chipotle said...
UFC champ Jon Jones willing to sit out until he gets paid his 'worth'
Jon Jones has sat out before, only this time he’s willing to do on his own accord. The oft-troubled UFC light heavyweight champion says he’s willing to stay sidelined for...
Mask not what your country can do for you! Biden makes campaign pledge on face coverings
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden would use his federal powers to force Americans to wear masks if elected, he said on Thursday. In an interview with CBS Pittsburgh affiliate KDKA,...
United Airlines adds thermometers to flight attendant uniforms
Wings pin, name badge…. thermometer? United Airlines is now requiring flight attendants to carry a personal thermometer for self-assessment health checks as the coronavirus health crisis continues. “The thermometer is...
Biracial woman set on fire in possible hate attack
Four white men allegedly set a biracial woman on fire after spraying her with lighter fluid in a possible hate-crime attack in Madison, Wisconsin.
UK teen gets life in prison for tossing boy from Tate Modern balcony
The British teen who tried to kill a 6-year-old boy by hurling him off the 10th floor of London’s Tate Modern gallery was sentenced Friday to life in prison --...
Teen TikTok star with 2 million followers dead at 16
Siya Kakkar, a viral sensation with more than 2 million followers on video streaming platform TikTok, has died. She was 16 years old. Her manager Arjun Sarin confirmed to The...
Brazil's president says he may have had coronavirus despite negative test
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday that he might have contracted the novel coronavirus previously and he may do another test for the disease, having already...
NASA offering $20,000 for best idea in astronaut toilet challenge
NASA on Thursday launched a crowdsourcing campaign offering $20,000 to the person who comes up with the best design for space toilets ahead of the agency’s 2024 flight to the...
Relief for coronavirus-plagued economy may be far off, expert warns
The US economy may not shake its bad case of the coronavirus for another two and a half years, a new economic forecast warns.
TikTok caught spying on users thanks to iOS 14 feature
The popular social media platform was caught red-handed copying text from a user's clipboard every few seconds, effectively logging their keystrokes without their knowledge.
Virtual Pride 2020: A guide to concerts, dance parties, drag shows and more
Gay pride will be a virtual rainbow this weekend.
How this Bucs receiver feels about giving up No. 12 for Tom Brady
Life has been pretty good for Chris Godwin recently: The Buccaneers wide receiver made his first Pro Bowl in 2019 and will get to catch passes from the greatest quarterback...
K-pop group Blackpink returns with ‘How You Like That’ video
South Korean quartet Blackpink have returned with a new single, “How You Like That,” combining their signature sound of hip-hop and EDM-inspired pop with an uplifting message. Their new track...
De Blasio blames Trump for 'controversy' over BLM mural by Trump Tower
Mayor Bill de Blasio blamed the president for creating a "political controversy" over his decision to paint a Black Lives Matter mural in front of Trump Tower.
Cowboys star sued by pool cleaner over alleged dog attack
Now that Ezekiel Elliott is getting over his bout with coronavirus, he has some legal issues to deal with. The Cowboys running back is being sued by a woman who...
National anthem should be changed to John Lennon's 'Imagine,' activists say
Can the broad stripes and bright stars make it through the perilous fight?
Whole Foods workers protest over Black Lives Matter mask policy
Whole Foods employees in Massachusetts reportedly walked out of the grocery in protest this week over the company’s policy prohibiting Black Lives Matter masks and gear. The manager at the...
Quitting Bronx precinct commander to walk out of station for last time
The Bronx NYPD precinct commander who is quitting to protest the department’s handling of police reform and anti-brutality protests will walk out of the 46th Precinct for the last time...
Horrifying video shows IKEA bookcase toppling onto twins — despite being anchored
Harrowing baby-cam video captured the moment an IKEA bookcase tipped, despite being anchored, and toppled onto 2-year-old California twins who miraculously escaped injury, according to a report. “I remember being...
French restaurant coordinates its menu with lunar cycles
Let the moon decide what your next meal will be. A popular restaurant in Paris is using the lunar cycle to determine what food to serve, something he said was...
US records largest single-day increase in new coronavirus cases
The United States recorded the largest single-day increase in new coronavirus cases Thursday, as the nationwide death toll approaches 125,000, according to Johns Hopkins University.
The rise of 80s-era erotic phone lines gets Netflix show, 'Dirty Lines'
Netflix is working with Fremantle-owned producer Fiction Valley on a Dutch original series that will examine the rise of erotic phone lines against the backdrop of the 1980s cultural revolution...
Dr. Fauci: White House weighing new COVID-19 testing strategy
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the White House is considering adopting a new coronavirus testing strategy that involves handling groups of people while using fewer resources.
Hats off to this valedictorian with perfect attendance since pre-K
If you ever faked sick from school, you weren't trying hard enough.
Nick Faldo-Brooks Koepka feud takes a turn with odd 'thong' dig
Nick Faldo opted not to "shut up and listen," just so viewers of the Travelers Championship could be reminded of Brooks Koepka in a thong. The golf analyst continued his...
Scotland police respond to stabbing in Glasgow
Armed police swarmed Glasgow, Scotland's biggest city, Friday after reports of multiple people getting stabbed.
‘Pop, Lock & Drop It’ rapper gunned down in St. Louis
The "Pop, Lock & Drop It" star, real name Lawrence Franks Jr., was shot at least once at about 11 p.m. Thursday while in a front yard.
Benching Eli Manning for Geno Smith: How a bad Giants season got worse
The streak, always at risk to injury, instead ended with insult. For 13 years, Eli Manning made every start under center for the Giants. For 210 straight games, the Giants...
What Giants offense will look like under Jason Garrett
You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York’s biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers to answer them in a series of...
Airline unions seek another huge coronavirus bailout
Labor unions for aviation workers want Congress to pass another $32 billion bailout to protect hundreds of thousands of jobs as the coronavirus pandemic keeps airlines in a chokehold.
New concerns raised about Kim Jong Un's health after 'strange' actions
New questions have emerged about the condition of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, with the Japanese defense minister suggesting that the latest round of saber-rattling from the rogue regime...
Woman has coronavirus symptoms 100 days after testing positive
Jenny Lorraine, who said she got infected after having heart surgery earlier this year, and told KXAN this week she is still suffering from COVID-19 symptoms.
Gruesome details revealed in death of 'Doomsday cult' mom's kids
The dead children of doomsday-obsessed mom Lori Vallow appeared to have been "tortured" -- with one found wrapped in plastic while the other was dismembered and burned.
Racetrack owner ripped for 'Bubba Rope' ad after NASCAR noose incident
DANBURY, N.C. — The owner of a North Carolina racetrack advertised “Bubba Rope” for sale in a social media marketplace days after NASCAR said a noose had been found in...
Justice Dept. reportedly wrapping up Google antitrust probe
The feds are reportedly close to wrapping up an antitrust investigation of Google as they consider whether to bring a lawsuit against the tech giant.
Health, scheme fit will be factors in key year for Henry Anderson
As the Jets get close to training camp, I am examining the roster and giving you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on the list,...
Bill Gates says US 'not even close' to doing enough to fight COVID-19
The Microsoft magnate described the national and global coronavirus pandemic picture as “more bleak” than he would have expected.
Megan Thee Stallion samples N.W.A. in new song 'Girls in the Hood'
"Hot Girl Summer" singer drops a new seasonal anthem.
Anti-cop protesters have left this city looking 'like a war zone'
Anti-cop protesters started huge fires near a Portland police precinct early Friday, as looters plundered nearby stores, according to police and local reports. "North Portland looks like a war zone...
Trump wants federal hiring to focus on skills over degrees
President Trump plans to direct the federal government to change its hiring practices by prioritizing job applicant skills over college degrees, according to administration and industry officials. The president is...
Biden says there are '120 million dead from COVID,' Trump pounces
Self-proclaimed “gaffe machine” Joe Biden added several extra zeroes to the nation's coronavirus death toll during a campaign stop in Pennsylvania.
Dad unboxes surprise that came from 3,000 miles away
Best daughter ever? Hawaii resident Brenna Lee Loving surprised her dad, whom she hadn't seen since Christmas, by popping out of a large cardboard box. "This is the best," he...
PGA Tour star’s brother gets rain check for 2021 Travelers
CROMWELL, Conn. — Chase Koepka, the younger brother of Brooks Koepka, has been guaranteed a spot in the field of the 2021 Travelers Championship, The Post learned on Thursday. Chase,...
Yankees sign first-round pick
First-round draft pick Austin Wells has signed on the dotted line. “Officially a Yankee!’’ Wells, the 28th-overall pick in the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft, posted to his...
Soccer team apologizes after Osama bin Laden cutout appears in crowd
The English soccer club Leeds United issued an apology on June 24 following an incident in which a cardboard cutout of Osama bin Laden appeared in attendance at one of...
Woman, 19, killed and man wounded in shooting near Madison Square Park
A 19-year-old woman was killed and a 21-year-old man wounded in a shooting outside Manhattan’s Madison Square Park early Friday, cops said. The woman was shot in the chest and...
Where the Mets stand as the long MLB layoff nears an end
Mets players have already begun trickling into New York, with the majority expected to arrive over the weekend. The report date for Spring Training 2 is Wednesday, with the team’s...
YouTube star Jenna Marbles quits channel amid blackface backlash
YouTube star Jenna Marbles says she's signing off... for now. Marbles, whose real name is Jenna Mourey, announced Thursday via her YouTube channel that she will no longer be producing...
Judge won't be disciplined for calling alleged sex assault of 12-year-old not 'especially heinous'
A split judicial conduct panel on Thursday recommended not to begin disciplinary proceedings against a New Jersey judge who referred to the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl as...
California beach tragedy leaves three dead
Three people died of their injuries after a large wave swept them into the Pacific Ocean from a rocky area near Deer Creek beach in Southern California, according to reports....
Breaking down all 11 candidates for Knicks' head-coaching job
With their season officially over, the Knicks are back in the market for a head coach and have 11 known candidates lined up for interviews. There is a wide range...
Trump rips into Democrat-run US cities: 'Like living in hell'
President Trump on Thursday night said crime in Chicago makes it “worse than Afghanistan,” and ripped into other violent, Democrat-run US cities, where life is “like living in hell.” The...
Coaching candidate 'ecstatic' about chance to lead Knicks
Mike Woodson says he is “ecstatic” about the possibility of getting a second chance to be the Knicks’ coach. Woodson, who coached the Knicks for two-plus season from 2012-14, is...
Ex-boxing champ Roberto Durán tests positive for coronavirus
Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán, who held world championships in four weight classes during his more than three-decade career, has tested positive for the coronavirus but has had only mild symptoms...
Daughter of Michigan candidate begs residents not to vote for her dad in viral tweet
The daughter of a Michigan state House candidate has begged residents not to vote for her dad in a now-viral tweet. Stephanie Regan, the daughter of a conservative Republican candidate...
Trump administration urges Supreme Court to overturn Obamacare
The Trump administration on Thursday night requested the Supreme Court overturn Obamacare. The Justice Department argued in its filed legal brief that the Affordable Care Act has already been effectively...
People in Florida are contracting West Nile Virus, because 2020
Officials in Miami-Dade County said on Thursday that 10 cases of West Nile Virus had been detected -- weeks after four cases were reported there. The Florida Department of Health...