July 23, 2020
Sex abuse charges filed against former Cleveland dance instructor
Cleveland police have issued an arrest warrant for a former dance teacher accused of molesting a student, according to a report. Terence Greene, 54, a onetime instructor at the Cleveland...
Yankees, Nationals and baseball rise to the moment
WASHINGTON — It began with a sublime display of unity, hope and gratitude, two of the game’s best franchises showing off their social consciousness on the Nationals Park field. It...
NYC Rep. Carolyn Maloney pulling ahead of rival Suraj Patel in mail-ballot vote
Veteran Rep. Carolyn Maloney is “pulling away” from Democratic rival Suraj Patel and smelling victory as mail-in votes were counted Thursday night to determine their nail-biting primary, a campaign spokesman...
Gerrit Cole's extra quality defined strong Yankees debut: Sherman
In any other season, Gerrit Cole is the main story and two sidebars. What did you eat for breakfast, and how did you feed the Nationals their lunch? No detail...
Trump wants players standing for national anthem when he throws first pitch
President Trump welcomed the return of Major League baseball Thursday and called for all athletes to stand for the national anthem — just hours after every player and coach knelt...
Only in Florida: Man tries to evade arrest via cartwheel
He flipped out.
Gerrit Cole looks like ace in Yankees' opening-night win
WASHINGTON — What Hal Steinbrenner dreamed of when he dropped an ocean of money on Gerrit Cole in December came to life Thursday on a stormy late July evening. Nothing...
Mets playoff dreams get a boost, courtesy of MLB
In a normal summer, Pete Alonso would have solidified his place as a genuine baseball prince of the city. He is not yet an athlete imprisoned by the boundaries of...
Charred body of professional poker player found in park
The charred body of professional poker player Susie Zhao was found in a remote Michigan park last week -- and police are asking for the public's help to solve the...
Ex-Wake Forest coach avoids jail after ‘one-punch’ death of Florida tourist in NYC
The former Wake Forest basketball coach whose knockout punch led to the death of a Florida tourist in Queens two years ago avoided jail time at his sentencing on Thursday....
J-Rod invest in Viagra startup to help enhance Mets deal
Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez are investing in a Viagra-selling wellness startup — and the deal could help enlarge their coffers as they pursue a deal to buy the Mets,...
Rangers' power play work produces concerning results
There were the same number of power-play goals as shorthanded tallies (it’s a law that a shorthanded goal is called a “tally, correct?”) through the Rangers’ extended specialty team work...
No preseason games will hurt Jets
The Jets have had some important preseason moments over the past decade. Damon Harrison secured his roster spot in 2012 with a strong performance in the preseason finale in Philadelphia....
Parents not cooperating after coronavirus cluster linked to house party
Health officials in Middletown, New Jersey, are tracking a coronavirus cluster stemming from a teen party -- but are getting pushback from parents, according to reports. Authorities said 20 partygoers...
Nets youngster getting used to being a backup center
Nothing might convey just how decimated the Nets’ frontcourt is than the fact that they’re using Rodions Kurucs as their backup center. That’s the lanky, 6-foot-9, 228-pound Kurucs who came...
Trump sends federal troops for 'standby' duty in Seattle
President Trump is sending a tactical US Customs and Border Protection team to Seattle to stand by for duty quelling protests, according to a report. The team is similar to...
Late Rep. John Lewis to lie in state at US Capitol next week
Late Rep. John Lewis will lie in state in the US Capitol Rotunda next week with a special two-day public viewing ceremony planned. The civil rights hero will be moved...
Mike Francesa retirement 2.0: Better late than never
Mike Francesa was late. In his heart of hearts, he must know that. He should have walked away for good the first time. But now he does, retiring for real...
Kansas City mayor says he found out about fed officers coming to city via Twitter
Consider it a Twitter briefing. The mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, said he had no idea President Trump had planned to send federal officers to his city until he read...
How Yankees and Nationals handled anthem kneeling issue
WASHINGTON — Everyone from both the Yankees and Nationals knelt ... before the national anthem. Major League Baseball’s long-awaited opening night featured a pregame ceremony at Nationals Park that recognized...
No, it's not 'fascism' to protect federal property from riots, revolutionaries
Are the images of lawlessness and disorder pouring out of Portland, Ore., and the gun violence and crime waves overtaking New York and Chicago going to have a negative impact...
By giving up on graffiti, Bill de Blasio opens the door to more decline
Mayor Bill de Blasio has canceled a graffiti-eradication program that cleaned private buildings, thus deliberately sending the city back to its worst days of crime and squalor. Nothing sent a...
Do drive-in concerts offer a safe return to live music before 2022?
The live-music biz has been forced to think outside of the box.
Racial obsessions make it impossible for NYC schools to treat parents, kids as people
I am a mom, a public defender, an elected public-school council member and a City Council candidate. But at a city Department of Education anti-bias training, I was instructed to...
Giancarlo Stanton starts Yankees season with a bang
New York Yankees Giancarlo Stanton opened the 2020 season with a monster home run into left-center field. The 459-foot blast in the first inning gave the Yankees a 2-0 lead...
Albany lawmakers return to pass Juneteenth, COVID-19 liability measures
ALBANY -- State lawmakers made an unusual midsummer return to Albany this week, making up for time lost to the coronavirus pandemic. Politicians normally would have shut down the legislative...
Still hope de Blasio will face justice for his first-term corruption
Mayor Bill de Blasio may yet pay a price for his first-term corruption. The state Joint Commission on Public Ethics last week got the green light to further probe de...
Success Academy shows how school leaders behave when kids come first
Once again, the leaders of the Success Academy charter network are showing what it means to truly put children and their education first. Every year, SA schools start classes weeks...
Mets GM won't say they're team to beat in NL East
Season 2 of Brodie Van Wagenen’s regime as Mets general manager is set to begin with far less bluster than his debut. The “come get us” Van Wagenen who anointed...
Trump and Mariano Rivera host Little Leaguers at White House ahead of Opening Day
President Trump and Yankees legend Mariano Rivera greeted Little Leaguers in the White House Rose Garden to celebrate MLB Opening Day Thursday. Trump said he was grateful to have the...
What the feds can — and can't — do about soaring urban crime
Help is on the way for Chicago, now that President Trump and Mayor Lori Lightfoot have agreed on plans to send 200 federal agents to the city to help rein...
Mayor Bill de Blasio vows crackdown on Manhattan homeless camps — again
One day after a de facto homeless encampment was cleared from the shadow of City Hall, Mayor Bill de Blasio and his self-proclaimed “zero-tolerance” policy had to answer Thursday for...
MLB and the media delivering distractions and virtual silliness
Anyone hear anything about a virus going around? Stop! We get it! We’ve gotten it since March. Everything has changed. So stop treating us as idiots. But that’s too much...
NYPD's top cop to officers worried about new laws: 'We can't be afraid!'
The NYPD’s highest-ranking uniformed cop exploded in anger during a CompStat meeting Thursday.
Anthony Fauci flattens curve straight into ground on Opening Day first pitch
His curve was a little too flat. White House coronavirus task force member and diehard baseball fan Dr. Anthony Fauci threw the first pitch at the long-awaited 2020 MLB season...
Pentagon UFO unit to publicly release some findings
The Pentagon team tasked with studying unidentified flying objects plans to publicly release information on its findings. The unit, now known as Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon Task Force, will report at...
Embattled Hearst head out after report of lewd, sexist remarks
The embattled president of Hearst Magazines Troy Young is out — one day after an explosive report that he presided over a toxic workplace culture and engaged in lewd, sexist...
Hurricane Douglas intensifying to Category 3 as it moves toward Hawaii
Hurricane Douglas has escalated to a Category 3 storm with winds reaching 120 miles per hour as it approaches Hawaii. The system is roughly 1,000 miles east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii,...
Rangers' surreal playoff journey will be like a 'jump on a moving train'
There is no context into which the Rangers’ post-pandemic camp can be placed. There is no precedent against which to measure performance and readiness. An NHL team generally plays its...
Mike Francesa retiring again from daily WFAN show
This is it. Mike Francesa is retiring again from his daily WFAN show, he announced on Thursday’s program. Francesa, 66, will do his final half-hour show on Friday. "I want...
'Wynonna Earp' creator on how the show was saved
“Wynonna Earp” returns Sunday night on Syfy — two years after its Season 3 finale.
Trump to throw out first pitch at Yankee Stadium this season
President Trump on Thursday announced he will throw the opening pitch at Yankee Stadium on August 15. Trump told reporters at a White House coronavirus task force briefing that he...
Diversity group 'deeply troubled' by alleged racist comments from Jets owner
The leaders of the Fritz Pollard Alliance, a group that champions diversity in the NFL, released a statement Thursday to say they were “troubled” by the allegations of racist and...
More money, less schooling and other commentary
Education beat: More Money, Less Schooling “When schools shut down this spring, Congress sent them $31 billion,” most of which hasn’t even reached them — yet, The Federalist’s Joy Pullmann...
Disney delays 'Mulan,' 'Star Wars,' 'Avatar' and other films due to COVID-19 crisis
"Mulan" had been slated to kick off the reopening of movie theaters on Aug. 21, after Warner Bros. delayed its release of Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" indefinitely.
Man mistakenly receives $3,500 on Venmo, keeps enough to buy beer
Honesty deserves a reward. A Michigan man recently received a surprise payment of $3,500 while playing a round of golf with his dad. As the money was meant for someone...
Billionaire Ron Perelman unloads Humvee maker at a fire-sale price
Ron Perelman has unloaded AM General, the maker of Humvee military jeeps, at a fire-sale price -- the latest signal that the billionaire’s finances may be getting desperate, The Post...
Matt Harvey is nearing an MLB comeback
Former Mets pitcher Matt Harvey is close to a deal with the Royals, The Post’s Joel Sherman confirmed Thursday. Harvey, whose last contract was a minor league deal with the...
Trump cancels Republican National Convention in Florida as coronavirus cases surge
WASHINGTON -- President Trump on Thursday announced the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville, Florida has been cancelled as cases continue to spike in the state. During a briefing at the...
US ranked among worst countries to raise a family, study says
We get an "F" for family.
'Karen' now has her own theme song thanks to Dolly Parton
It's the unmasked singer.
MLB playoffs expanding for 2020 season
The postseason became longer and the shorter regular season more forgiving. Hours before the Yankees and Nationals were set to open the season, Major League Baseball and the MLB Players...
David Wright joins The Post's Mets podcast
The 30-man roster is now set and the Mets are limping a bit into Opening Day Friday, when they will take on the Braves at Citi Field. To break down...
Fordham student says school wrongfully penalized him for social media posts
A Fordham University student says his school is wrongfully penalizing him over two political social media posts he made last month, one of which pictured him holding a legally owned...
Senate passes veto-proof bill that will strip Confederate names from military bases
The GOP-controlled chamber overwhelming passed the legislation with a vote of 81 to 14 -- well over the number required to override the presidential veto.
New Yorkers allowed back into Trusted Traveler programs, DHS says
The Trump administration will let New Yorkers back into Trusted Traveler programs after state officials expanded access to driver records, the Department of Homeland Security said Thursday. Membership in the...
Top prospect makes the Mets' Opening Day roster
After making a number of offseason moves aimed at bringing veteran depth on board, the Mets added a pinch of youth to their Opening Day roster. Andres Gimenez, a 21-year-old...
Mets 'Pin Man' smiling ahead of baseball's return after family virus nightmare
A new father carrying on his dad’s love of the Yankees. A Pete Alonso-loving nurse. A cancer-surviving, Mets-obsessed grandma. A baseball-mad thoracic surgeon and vice president of NYU Langone Health....
US coronavirus cases surpass 4 million
The number of coronavirus cases in the US has surpassed 4 million, with nearly 144,000 Americans now killed by the global pandemic, according to Johns Hopkins University. The grim toll...
Netflix pulls Chris D’Elia prank show in wake of misconduct allegations
A Chris D’Elia prank show that was in the works at Netflix is no longer moving forward.
Blue Lives Matter NYC raises $27K for detective after wife's cancer diagnosis
Blue Lives Matter NYC stepped up with a "small act of kindness" Thursday — raising $27,000 for an NYPD detective after his wife was diagnosed with stage-four cancer. The 20-year veteran,...
Videos show dramatic NYPD raid on 'Occupy City Hall' encampment
A pair of online videos show a massive contingent of NYPD cops in riot gear as they swept through and broke up the "Occupy City Hall" encampment in Lower Manhattan....
Connecting human lungs to live pigs could help with transplants, study finds
Swine may breathe new life into transplant waitlists, scientists have found.
Post experts make their picks for 2020 MLB season
The Post's baseball writers give their awards, division and World Series predictions for the 2020 MLB season. Asterisk denotes wild-card pick. Mike Puma NL East: Mets, Braves*, Nationals, Phillies, Marlins...
Ex-'Boy Meets World' star helps couples have better sex through porn
"It’s not porn, it’s a stale bed that ruins marriages."
LeBron James trolls the Washington Football Team
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James isn’t so fond of the Washington Football Team’s new name. “Just waking back up from my pregame nap to see about The Washington Football...
Judge temporarily blocks release of police disciplinary records in NY
A federal judge temporarily blocked the release of police disciplinary records in New York state, a month after elected officials repealed a law that would allow for greater transparency. Judge...
DJ LeMahieu active but not starting on Opening Day
DJ LeMahieu is back in time for Opening Day. He's not in the starting lineup, but the Yankees put LeMahieu on their roster Thursday prior to their scheduled season-opener against...
Mary Trump's tell-all book sells 1.35 million copies in first week of sales
By blasting his niece’s tell-all book as “stupid” and “vicious,” President Trump might actually be helping it sell, according to the book’s publisher. Jonathan Karp, CEO of publisher Simon &...
EMT facing charges after fatally striking man with ambulance
An EMT is facing charges after allegedly blowing a stop sign in an FDNY ambulance and fatally striking a 63-year-old man in Brooklyn, police said Thursday. Iyana Curtis, 23, was...
Fans beg Zayn Malik to acknowledge One Direction's 10th anniversary
Never underestimate the sleuthing powers of One Direction fans.
MTA shells out $17K to clean 'Occupy City Hall' subway station
It took 35 transit workers and $17,000 to clean out the literal toilet left behind by "Occupy City Hall" protesters, the MTA said Thursday.
App for drones used by police contains security weakness: report
An app that controls Chinese-made consumer drones, used by some police forces including the NYPD, contains a security weakness that could allow users' personal information to be exploited, according to...
The 'Drinktator' strikes back: Gov. Cuomo defends food-with-drink mandate
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday defended his strict food-with-drinks requirement as a way to quell curbside boozing, saying the rule has always existed — as state law. "There is no...
Best MLB 2020 prop bets ahead of Opening Day
Baseball returns on Thursday, and with it comes the opportunity to win some money on proposition bets for the 60-game season. Here are some selections, along with the market’s most...
Nationals star tests positive for coronavirus before Opening Day vs. Yankees
WASHINGTON — You should know by now that pandemics don’t rest on a holiday. How fittingly 2020 that, even as the weather forecast cleared to allow the Yankees and Nationals...
Take the Yankees and Gerrit Cole on Opening Day
A clean slate. Stack your toilet paper, grab your Purell and mix yourself a quarantini. After washing our hands every hour for four months it’s time to get them dirty...
Most Americans accept they'll probably only attend virtual parties for the rest of 2020
Six in 10 Americans only feel comfortable attending virtual parties for the rest of 2020, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans found the majority are eschewing in-person...
‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’ premieres most excellent new trailer at Comic-Con
The cast will be on a panel, hosted by Kevin Smith, on July 25.
Yankees flameout's downfall continues
It’s another step in Greg Bird’s downfall. The former heralded Yankees prospect did not make the Texas Rangers' Opening Day 30-man roster after hitting just .152 in 46 intrasquad at...
Seattle businesses looted, defaced with 'gentrifier' graffiti
Rioters in Seattle busted out windows of a pot shop and scrawled “gentrifier” on it outside, according to a report. A group of 150 people gathered late Wednesday at Cal...
These designers are creating luxury face masks worth over $100
BRUSSELS - Take a face mask, adorn it with jewels or attach it to a long, flowing neck scarf. What have you got? A pandemic precaution, yes, but also a...
Eating chocolate weekly cuts risk of heart disease, study says
There is good news for chocoholics, who can cut the risk of heart disease by indulging at least once a week, according to new research. A study of 336,289 people...
Scientists to explore mysterious 'blue hole' off coast of Florida
A mysterious "blue hole" at the bottom of the ocean is about to be explored by scientists. The aim is to discover what life forms can live inside this dark...
De Blasio says Black Lives Matter matters more than all other groups
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday that the Black Lives Matter movement “transcends any notion of politics,” as he defended allowing the words to be painted on streets across the...
Elisabeth Moss to star in 'Shining Girls' for Leonardo DiCaprio on Apple+
The series will be executive produced by DiCaprio’s Appian Way.
Miami Beach mayor wants to ban alcohol sales after midnight, rebrand party scene
Mayor Dan Gelber, D-Fla., is taking drastic steps to clean up Miami Beach and it could include the restriction of alcohol sales after midnight. The new measure is all a...
The Washington Football Team has a new name – sort of
The NFL’s Washington franchise is making progress at changing their name -- sort of. “Effective immediately, Washington will call itself the ‘Washington Football Team,’ pending adoption of a new name,”...
Criminal suspect with grenade takes police chief hostage in Ukraine
A criminal suspect in Ukraine managed to get away after he pulled a hand grenade and forced a police chief to drive him for hours through the countryside -- with...
Watch a kitten get busted on video trying to steal cash from a bar
"Claw" enforcement was not called to the scene.
Max Scherzer will struggle against Yankees power
The first game of the 2020 MLB regular season will have the same pitching matchup as Game 1 of the 2019 World Series, though this time Gerrit Cole will be...
Trump and Putin speak about coronavirus, arms control
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on Thursday about the coronavirus pandemic and a potential three-country arms control deal with China. "President Trump reiterated his hope of avoiding...
WH explains Trump's remarks on Maxwell
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said Thursday that President Trump was thinking about Jeffrey Epstein's mysterious suicide when he gave well-wishes to Ghislaine Maxwell on Tuesday. Maxwell is jailed...
'The Rental' review: Dave Franco is actually a really good director
"The Rental" taps into our worst fears of what could happen during a quiet holiday.
UN report suggests temporary basic income to help world's poorest
NEW YORK - A temporary basic income for the world’s poorest 2.7 billion people in 132 developing countries could help slow the spread of the coronavirus by allowing them to...
Cuomo sends de Blasio a message about graffiti on NYC buildings
Gov. Andrew Cuomo told Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday to remove graffiti blaring anti-police messages like "Kill all cops" and "F--k cops" from municipal buildings, calling it "another sign...
Kim Jong Un touts 'thousands of tons of' meat amid food shortage
A jovial North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had food on his mind as he inspected a new chicken farm -- as famished citizens were advised to eat small turtles...
Biden, Obama release campaign video applauding their achievements
Joe Biden and Barack Obama joined forces for a new campaign video Thursday in which they pontificated about their achievements in the White House and criticized President Trump's handling of...
Principals union rips 'alarming' lack of DOE preparation for school reopening
The city principals union blasted the Department of Education's "alarming" lack of preparation for a system reopening Wednesday -- and warned that a September resumption looks "less likely" each day....
Largest US public university will now require ethnic studies as graduation requirement
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Ethnic and social justice studies will join English and science courses as graduation requirements at California State University after the Board of Trustees at the nation’s largest...
AMC movie theaters delay reopening — again
AMC, the world's largest movie theater chain, is delaying its reopening yet again as Hollywood studios push back the release of their planned summer blockbusters. The company said Thursday that...
Chicago shooting near funeral home was over gang feud: officials
Police said a shooter in a stolen black Malibu opened fire Tuesday at mourners near the Rhodes Funeral Home in Gresham, wounding 15 people, 10 of them women.
Boston radio host off air, entering mental institution after concerning show
Boston sports radio host Fred Toucher will be off the air for a yet-to-be-determined amount of time, and he says he will enter a mental institution. The radio host sparked...
All aboard! NYC subway ridership is actually surging
Subway ridership was 75 percent higher last week compared to the weeks of New York City's coronavirus shutdown, stats touted by Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday show. Bus trips,...
Ohio man seen kneeling on 2-year-old boy's neck arrested
An Ohio man seen kneeling on the neck of a 2-year-old boy on social media has been arrested, authorities said Thursday. Isaiah Jackson, 20, was booked into jail on a...
The Mike Tyson comeback is happening
Mike Tyson is returning to the ring. The 54-year-old boxing legend will fight Roy Jones Jr. in an eight-round exhibition, according to Yahoo Sports. The fight will take place on...
HBO owner AT&T reports $830M hit from the coronavirus
HBO owner AT&T saw its profit sink in the second quarter as the coronavirus crimped advertising revenue in its entertainment division and accelerated the decline of its satellite TV business....
Inventor of N95 mask came out of retirement to fight the coronavirus
"If I could help, and I did not help, I would regret it for the rest of my life."
Amtrak issues new mask guidelines for riders
"Amtrak reserves the right to remove customers or ban them from future travel in the event of noncompliance with Amtrak's face covering policy," new rules stated.
Why State Troopers are abandoning certain tactics in NYC
State troopers are being warned to abandon certain defensive tactics while stationed in the Big Apple for fear of being prosecuted under the city’s newly passed chokehold law -- but...
GOP lawmaker rips NYT for publishing op-ed by Chinese scientist
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton blasted the New York Times for publishing an op-ed from a Chinese scientist critical of the US response to the coronavirus, after the paper apologized for...
Chelsea Handler re-creates Martha Stewart's sexy pool pic
Martha is not having it.
Release the Kraken: Seattle NHL team unveils name
Release the Kraken. CEO and Seattle team president Tod Leiweke opened up a special press conference Thursday by revealing the name of the NHL's 32nd franchise: The Seattle Kraken. In...
Bernie Sanders says Joe Biden could be most progressive president since FDR
Sen. Bernie Sanders said Joe Biden told him that he believes he can become the most progressive president since Franklin Delano Roosevelt. "The reason I say that I think Biden...
Apple reportedly delays launch event for new 5G iPhones
Apple is reportedly delaying a fall launch event for its next batch of iPhones to the "latter half of October." The tech giant was forced to push back its traditional...
Judge rules to unseal trove of documents related to Ghislaine Maxwell's sex life
A federal judge Thursday unsealed a trove of records related to the sex life of longtime Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell — but quickly granted her legal team a stay...
Most Americans say summer loses its magic as you get older
Two-thirds of Americans sadly think summer loses its magic as they get older, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 US adults found grown-up responsibilities, not having enough time...
When it comes to coronavirus, NYC finally has some good news
New York City is experiencing the lowest number of new coronavirus cases since the pandemic began — and has not seen an uptick throughout the reopening process, officials said Thursday....
Oh, bother! Bear cub saved in dramatic treetop rescue
It was a bear-y scary situation.
Minneapolis club bouncer charged with raping co=worker
Malcolm K. Olatunde was arrested Tuesday in connection to an alleged September assault in a downtown Minneapolis parking ramp, a report says.
Woman spits blood at cops she called: 'There’s your f--- corona!’
A British woman was hit with a five-month jail sentence for spitting blood at two police officers -- shouting, “There’s your f---- corona!”— when they responded to her call about...
Claudia Conway had a surprise guest in her recent TikTok
Kellyanne Conway made a surprise appearance on her daughter Claudia's TikTok, as she crashed the teen's Zoom meeting with friends.
AOC slams Republican lawmaker for denying he called her 'f---ing bitch'
"In front of reporters, Representative Yoho called me, and I quote, a f---ing bitch," the New York Democrat recounted for the congressional record.
Mets hitting coach still unsure about joining team because of coronavirus
The hard part for Chili Davis was watching the Mets’ two exhibition games against the Yankees last weekend. Normally, the Mets hitting coach would have been in the dugout, available...
Michael Cohen should be released to home confinement, judge rules
A federal judge on Thursday ruled that Michael Cohen should be released to home confinement from federal prison, after agreeing that authorities sought to limit his right to free speech...
How shortened season will impact MLB's few true aces
The 2020 baseball season, if it finishes, will go down as The Year of the Pandemic. The Year of the Sprint. The Year of the Unseemly Battle Over Finances. The...
Eight NYC public pools will open this Friday
Everybody into the pool ... well, maybe not at once! Some of the city’s outdoor public swimming pools will finally open as soon as Friday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced...
Afghan teen who shot Taliban attackers reportedly killed own husband
One of the Taliban attackers killed by Afghan teen Qamar Gul -- who was later hailed on social media as a hero -- was in fact her own husband, according...
'Too hot' coronavirus nurse lands new gig
The Russian nurse who wore a transparent gown with nothing but her underwear beneath because she was “too hot” is now on cloud nine with a new side gig –...
Demand for ice cream helps Unilever lick coronavirus woes
Unilever's overall business dipped only slightly in the most recent quarter despite the coronavirus crisis, propped up by surging demand from hunkered-down consumers for ice cream, soup and hand sanitizers....
Score these AI-powered massage therapy guns for over 50 percent off
Constantly hunching over and craning your neck can place a lot of pressure on your muscles, causing pain, tension, and discomfort. If this sounds like you, then a percussion massage...
10 top-rated DNA kits for you, your family and even your dog
At-home DNA test kits continue to grow in popularity. Not only do they have the power to connect people through uncovering genetic history, but they can also help you gain...
Kylie Minogue longs for love in new single ‘Say Something’
Her 15th album, "Disco," drops Nov. 6.
Space Force unveils delta logo and 'semper supra' motto
The US Space Force has unveiled its logo and motto. In a statement released Wednesday, the military announced that its motto is “semper supra,” or “always above.” “‘Semper Supra’ (Always...
Tom Brady arrives at Bucs camp for COVID test
Tom Brady has finally arrived at his new home. For the first time since signing with the Buccaneers this offseason, Brady reported to the team’s training facility at 8:30 a.m....
Lemonade insurance helps users save money and bypass the red tape
For what seems like forever, renters and homeowners had no other choice for protecting their valuables than over-priced, slow as molasses, insurance companies. Not only do they make getting coverage...
Future party girl swings from the chandelier after bedtime
Swinging from the chandelier is usually reserved for pop star Sia. These twins in Edgewater, Maryland, however, kept the party going after bedtime in this funny moment caught on nanny-cam....
Bill Nye explains the science behind skin color: 'We’re all one species’
Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill!
Betting against Yankees in this instance is the value play
The Yankees cruised through the 2019 regular season, winning the AL East and posting the third-best record in baseball at 103-59. Only the Astros (107-55) and Dodgers (106-56) won more...
Rand Paul: Gov. Cuomo should be impeached for how he handled COVID-19
Sen. Rand Paul called for the impeachment of Gov. Andrew Cuomo over the number of deaths among New York nursing home patients during the coronavirus outbreak this spring. "I think...
Domino's wants people to start recycling its pizza boxes
Stop throwing away those pizza boxes. Domino’s is pushing for its customers to start recycling its pizza boxes more often. Apparently, a significant number of people think that these cardboard...
Search underway for red panda missing from Ohio zoo: officials
Zookeepers in Ohio are searching for a red panda Thursday after the animal apparently escaped from her habitat, officials said. The animal — a 19-pound, 2-year-old female named Kora, according...
One Direction releases 10th anniversary video amid reunion rumors
Ten years ago, the pop gods gave Simon Cowell some truly divine inspiration when he formed One Direction for “The X Factor” on July 23, 2010.
Epstein mansions hit market for whopping sums
Jeffrey Epstein's Upper East Side townhouse on 71st St. is listed at $88 million, while his waterfront estate in Palm Beach will ask $21.995 million.
Wild brawl erupts at airport after drunk passenger won't leave plane
Dramatic video captured a melee that erupted at Puerto Rico’s international airport in San Juan after a drunken woman refused to get off a Philadelphia-bound plane, according to a report.
Disturbing video shows six young men pummel 12-year-old in deli
A gang of attackers pummeled a 12-year-old boy in a Brooklyn deli, a video released by police shows. The group of about six boys are seen kicking the victim and...
World leaders to send videos instead of traveling to UN in NYC in September
UNITED NATIONS - World leaders will send videos instead of physically gathering at the United Nations in September due to the coronavirus pandemic, the General Assembly decided on Wednesday, a...
Senate Republicans to unveil $1T COVID-19 stimulus bill
Senate Republicans on Thursday unveiled details of a $1 trillion coronavirus stimulus proposal that lacks a payroll tax cut and more direct payments to individuals. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, the...
Ann Taylor, Lane Bryant owner files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The operator of Ann Taylor and Lane Bryant filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday, the latest retailer to do so during the pandemic. Mahwah, New Jersey-based Ascena Retail...
Wanted man decides to taunt cops on TikTok
A Georgia man wanted by cops in connection to an undercover drug operation is taunting officers on social media, daring them to “come and get me bi**h,” video shows. William...
Study finds gender inequality in media has increased during pandemic
BRUSSELS — Gender inequalities in newsrooms have increased during the coronavirus pandemic according to a survey published Thursday by the International Federation of Journalists. According to the survey of 558...
'Tenet' won't even stream on HBO Max before hitting theaters
John Stankey, CEO of WarnerMedia parent AT&T, has put to rest a scenario increasingly floated by movie fans hankering for Christopher Nolan’s "Tenet," saying the film won’t stream before it...
Friendly skies! Airline will pay coronavirus medical bills if you get sick
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Long-haul carrier Emirates now says it will cover the costs of passengers’ coronavirus-related medical expenses in an effort to encourage more travelers to fly on...
Tom Brady and Michael Strahan's sports media company raises $10 million
Religion of Sports Media, co-founded by NFL legends Tom Brady and Michael Strahan and filmmaker Gotham Chopra, has raised $10 million to fund a new leg of growth. The Los...
Ex-cardinal ran sex ring from beach house, lawsuit claims
Disgraced ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick allegedly ran a sex ring out of his New Jersey beach house -- where one victim claims he was molested by him and three other priests,...
Man climbs hospital wall to be near mom dying of COVID-19
Heart-rending images have emerged of a young Palestinian man who climbed onto the window ledge of his coronavirus-stricken mother’s hospital room to remain close to her during her final days,...
Podcast: Breaking down the Yankees entering Opening Day
Opening Day has finally arrived and what a glorious feeling it is to have baseball back. The Yankees will open the season in Washington, D.C. against the Nationals tonight. To...
Researchers discover that cells follow one of two paths to aging
Human lives are finite. It’s a bummer, but that’s just the way life works — at least on our planet — so it’s only natural that scientists have been trying...
Biden: 'People' don't distinguish between Chinese and other Asians
The average American doesn't distinguish between Chinese people and other Asians, Joe Biden claimed, in an attempt to criticize President Trump for blaming China for the coronavirus outbreak. "Look what...
Satanic Temple offers 'Devil's Advocate Scholarship' to high school grads
The school system is going to hell.
NBA rookie hit with 'random' drug test immediately after impressive debut
It’s the ultimate sign of respect. Bol Bol put on a show in the NBA Bubble, recording 16 points, 10 rebounds and six blocks in the Nuggets' 89-82 exhibition win...
Two men fatally shot in Staten Island, Brooklyn on Wednesday night
Two men were fatally shot in the Big Apple late Wednesday — one of them just across the street from his Brooklyn home, according to police and his distraught family....
Chinese researcher is hiding out in a US consulate
The FBI believes a Chinese scientist accused of visa fraud for concealing her connections to her country’s military has been hiding out in China’s consulate in San Francisco, according to...
Twitter's user growth spikes amid COVID-19, but ad sales tank
The coronavirus helped President Trump’s favorite social media platform add a record number of users in the latest quarter — but ad sales still suffered, Twitter said on Friday. Shares...
Trump hits at Liz Cheney as Republicans call on her to step down
President Trump said Rep. Liz Cheney is "upset" because he wants to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan.
J. Cole releases two new singles: ‘The Climb Back’ and ‘Lion King on Ice’
Hear the first two tracks from his upcoming "The Fall Off" album.
Mets die-hard drove MTA bus through worst of coronavirus pandemic
A new father carrying on his dad’s love of the Yankees. A Pete Alonso-loving nurse. A cancer-surviving, Mets-obsessed grandma. A baseball-mad thoracic surgeon and vice president of NYU Langone Health....
Rental truck gets stuck under FDR Drive overpass near Gracie Mansion
A rental truck that was just a bit too tall got lodged under an overpass on the FDR Drive, close to Gracie Mansion -- snarling traffic for miles early Thursday....
Former Nazi concentration camp guard, 93, convicted in Germany
A 93-year-old former Nazi concentration camp guard was convicted Thursday in Germany of being an accessory in the murder of more than 5,200 prisoners -- but got off with a...
Jets have too many question marks to be a contender
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...
A healthy C.J. Mosley could be a game-changer for the Jets
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,...
Trump, Chicago mayor come to an agreement on federal troops in Windy City
President Trump called Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday evening to confirm his plans to send 200 federal agents to the city to combat “a rampage of violence.” In a...
Feds tear-gas mayor as Portland protests escalate
After being tear-gassed when he joined a crowd protesting police brutality, the mayor of Portland said he “saw nothing that provoked this response” -- even as rioters set a federal...
Coronavirus recovery could be in trouble as US jobless claims rise
About 1.4 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits once again last week, new data show — a troubling sign that the nation's recovery from the coronavirus crisis is unraveling.
Dodgers still loaded with talent in NL West
The Post's Dan Martin previews the NL West. 1. Los Angeles Dodgers O/U wins: 38 Key Player: Mookie Betts. This was not the season the Dodgers expected when they pulled...
More bad news: Fauci doesn't think coronavirus will ever go away
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he doesn't believe coronavirus will ever be eradicated -- given how quickly the contagion spreads among humans. “I don’t see this disappearing the way SARS 1...
Judge to rule whether Ghislaine Maxwell court documents should be unsealed
A Manhattan judge will rule Thursday on whether to unseal dozens of court documents that could expose a number of names linked to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Maxwell is...
Instacart user data for sale on dark web at $2 per account
Illicit merchants are selling personal data for thousands of Instacart users on the dark web at bargain-bin prices, a new report says.
Slay-A-R-P: Celebrating thirsty grannies on Gorgeous Grandma Day
Call the Slay-A-R-P!
Dave Franco set to play rapper Vanilla Ice in an 'Extreme' biopic
“Rob is such a sweet and intelligent guy and he’s been super helpful," Franco says.
Sneak peek: Fox to use virtual fans for MLB broadcasts
Fox will utilize virtual fans for its MLB game broadcasts beginning Saturday. The use of augmented reality is designed to make viewers feel as if telecasts are as normal as...
Joe Maddon's Angels are contenders in the AL West
The Post's Ken Davidoff previews the AL West. 1. Oakland A’s O/U wins: 33 ¹/₂ Key player: RHP Mike Fiers. Remember when he was more famous than Dr. Anthony Fauci?...
MLB predictions 2020: Joel Sherman and Ken Davidoff break down every division
The Post's Joel Sherman and Ken Davidoff go division by division getting fans ready for the start of the 60-game MLB season in a special video series. Can the Rays...
Contactless massage spa is perfect for germaphobes
YES, WE'RE OPEN It's hard to stay six feet apart from your masseuse. That's why Body Roll Studio, in New York City's Tribeca, might be the ideal place to safely...
Black Lives Matter will have presence during Yankees game
Major League Baseball will look different when it finally returns Thursday — and that will start even before the first pitch is thrown. With the Yankees and Nationals opening the...
Yankees ace 'stoked' for Opening Day: 'Having trouble sleeping'
WASHINGTON — Forget the pinstriped armored truck needed to house the money. Ignore the adulation that flows into a big leaguer’s life. How many human beings get to do what...
Mets reliever OK with any role but sees himself as a closer
Edwin Diaz insists he is not focused on his role in the Mets bullpen. But the reliever, who served as the Mets’ closer for most of last year before losing...
Yankees know who their Game 6 starter will be
WASHINGTON — According to Aaron Boone, optioning Jordan Montgomery to the Yankees’ alternate training site on Tuesday was done to provide roster flexibility and nothing more. “He will go in...
New Yorkers revel in virus-fueled gold mine of free street furniture
Standard relocations coupled with apartment purges by those fleeing the city’s COVID-19 outbreak have created a windfall of curbside gems put out for the taking.
Portland mayor tear gassed by federal agents while attending protest
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler faced a hail of boos as he addressed Black Lives Matter protesters amid unrest in his city Wednesday night. The mayor made his way to the...
Antonio Brown demands NFL to resolve the 'investigations'
Antonio Brown's latest retirement lasted all of two days. After tweeting, among other things, "mission complete" when referencing his career on Monday, the four-time All-Pro on Wednesday posted a message...
Scary video shows thousands of bees swarm beachgoers on Jersey Shore
It was a 'swarm' day at the beach. Video shows thousands of bees swarming a Jersey Shore beach on Tuesday and gathering peacefully on a towel. "This is freaky," a...
Breaking down 2020 Yankees with YES analysts
Yankees Opening Day has finally arrived, but before the first pitch, the YES broadcast team of Michael Kay, David Cone and Paul O’Neill chatted with The Post’s Steve Serby. Q:...
White House, GOP agree on virus testing funds in new aid bill
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans and the White House reached a tentative agreement for more testing funds in the next COVID-19 relief package, but deep disagreements over the scope of the...
China launches ambitious attempt to land rover on Mars
China launched its most ambitious Mars mission yet on Thursday in a bold attempt to join the United States in successfully landing a spacecraft on the red planet. Tianwen-1 was...
Broadway icon Ellen's Stardust Diner may take final bow in August
Ellen's Stardust Diner, an icon of Manhattan's theater district, could be taking its final bow in August. The restaurant, known for its singing waitstaff, has been unable to pay its...
Shocking video shows truck crash into outdoor dining area in Brooklyn
Surveillance video shows a pickup truck hurtling into a seating area outside a Brooklyn restaurant, injuring three people. At least one diner, as well as a couple of tables and...
MLB superstar says he will play, even with baby on the way
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mike Trout is confident enough in baseball's safety rules to stay on the field during the coronavirus pandemic. Trout has decided to play for the Los Angeles...
Islanders reveal new arena name
It’s a new era for the Islanders at Belmont. Not just in name, as the team announced Swiss-based investment bank UBS secured the naming rights to its new arena on...
Red Bulls season is on brink
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Yuya Kubo scored off a defensive mistake just before halftime, and FC Cincinnati added a second-half own goal on its way to a 2-0 win...
Yankees hurdles will test Cashman's patience like never before
WASHINGTON — Earlier this month, we hit the 10-year anniversary of George Steinbrenner’s passing, and the truth is that the transformation of the Yankees’ culture was well underway by the...
Another White House worker tests positive for coronavirus
Trump administration officials were reportedly notified Wednesday night that a cafeteria worker on the White House grounds has tested positive for the coronavirus. The employee worked at a cafeteria in...
Southwest will test thermal cameras to detect fevers in Dallas
Southwest Airlines will begin testing thermal cameras to better detect fevers among flyers. The airline will begin piloting the cameras as a coronavirus precaution at its smaller Dallas Love Field...
Arthur Ave. staple Mario's resiliently carries on after owner dies of COVID-19
Joseph Migliucci, the longtime face of the Bronx restaurant, died of COVID-19 in April at age 81.
Coronavirus fleers send Hamptons home prices through the roof
"It's been nonstop," a Bridgehampton-based real estate lawyer said of the buying frenzy out east. "I'm absolutely delirious."