August 27, 2020
Melania steals RNC limelight in fluorescent dress
She's got the limelight. Melania Trump was striking in a lime gown amid a sea of drab DC duds on the last night of the 2020 Republican National Convention Thursday....
Mets GM's hot-mic saga ends with him getting destroyed by the Wilpons
The Wilpons didn’t let Brodie Van Wagenen’s apology be the last word regarding Thursday’s hot-mic video flap. Mets owner Fred Wilpon and his son, COO Jeff Wilpon, blasted their general...
NBC analyst's punishment is a reminder of the open secret we're supposed to ignore
Repent, sinners! Well, not all of you. After all, TV judges not the sin but the sinner. Why did NBC hire Mike Milbury if not for his lure as a...
Parents of slain ISIS hostage say they wish Trump was prez when she was taken
The parents of Kayla Mueller -- the American aid worker kidnapped and killed by Islamic State militants -- praised President Trump's leadership and criticized his predecessor Barack Obama as dithering...
Tom Cotton says China 'rooting' for 'weak' Joe Biden at RNC
Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton on Thursday said China is "rooting for Joe Biden" because the Democratic presidential candidate is weak. "Joe Biden would return us to a weak and dangerous...
Paralyzed dog stranded in quarantine at JFK Airport could be euthanized
A paralyzed rescue dog has been stranded in quarantine at JFK Airport for three days — and could soon be euthanized — because Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials...
This Islander has turned it up in the playoffs
Anthony Beauvillier has been a consistent source of offensive production for the Islanders throughout the postseason. In fact, the left winger has notched at least one point in all but...
'Four more years': Trump formally accepts GOP nomination from White House
President Trump formally accepted the GOP nomination for reelection on Thursday evening in front of a sea of guests on the White House South Lawn to close out the 2020...
NYCHA residents praise Trump's leadership, blast Bill de Blasio in RNC video
A group of New York City Public Housing residents blasted Mayor Bill de Blasio's leadership in a video segment aired at the 2020 Republican National Convention on Thursday. The four...
Ivanka Trump calls her father a 'warrior in the White House' at RNC
Ivanka Trump, the president’s daughter and senior White House adviser, offered an intimate portrait of her father in her 2020 Republican National Convention speech, describing him as a compassionate crusader...
Jacob Blake handcuffed to hospital bed despite paralysis, father says
Jacob Blake is reportedly handcuffed to his hospital bed, despite being paralyzed from the waist down after being shot seven times by police on Sunday. Blake’s father, also named Jacob...
Rudy Giuliani at RNC: Biden will bring Bill de Blasio-like 'lawlessness to your city'
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani on Thursday warned that Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden would cause crime to soar in a speech that also took a sharp swipe...
Alice Johnson praises Trump's 'compassion' in moving RNC speech
WASHINGTON -- Alice Johnson, the woman sentenced to life in prison before being freed by President Trump in 2018, praised his compassion in an emotional speech at the 2020 Republican...
Ben Carson invokes Jacob Blake's mom in Kenosha remarks during RNC speech
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson on Thursday invoked the words of Jacob Blake's mother in remarks about rioting in Kenosha, Wisconsin, at the 2020 Republican National Convention. Carson...
Widow of ex-police captain killed by St. Louis rioters gives emotional RNC remarks
The widow of retired police Capt. David Dorn, who was shot dead by rioters in St. Louis earlier this year, delivered a poignant indictment of violent demonstrations in remarks aired...
NYPD union president Pat Lynch says Democrats have 'surrendered our streets'
Pat Lynch, the fiery head of the NYPD's Police Benevolent Association union, accused New York's Democratic leaders of walking away from the city and letting violence rein in a scorching...
Dems threaten police, guns and hamburgers, McConnell says in RNC speech
In his speech at the 2020 Republican National Convention Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned that if Democrats win, police will be defunded, Second Amendment rights will be trampled...
UFC head Dana White gives no-holds barred endorsement of Trump at RNC
Ultimate Fighting Championship boss Dana White gave a no-holds-barred endorsement of President Trump Thursday night in remarks aired at the 2020 Republican National Convention on Thursday night. "We need President...
Dom Smith's raw honesty led to powerful moment: Sherman
They couldn’t play. Not the team considered the heir to Jackie Robinson’s Brooklyn Dodgers. Not 24 hours before the whole sport actually celebrates Jackie Robinson Day. Not 24 hours after...
Liberty University grad claims he had sexual encounter with Becki Falwell
A Liberty University graduate claims Becki Falwell, the wife of the disgraced school head Jerry Falwell Jr., performed oral sex on him when he was a student in 2008, according...
Serena Williams gets treacherous US Open draw
Serena Williams’ “date” with history just got worse. Williams’ march to a potential record-tying 24th Grand Slam title won’t be a cupcake ride early on. The 38-year-old tennis legend from...
Rob Manfred indirectly responds to Brodie Van Wagenen's comments
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred addressed MLB’s stance on social justice issues Thursday night, as well as giving an indirect response to Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen’s comments that were...
Jeff Van Drew warns Biden will be 'puppet' president in RNC speech
New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew, who made waves last year when he defected from the Democratic Party mid-term to join the GOP, said he quit after radical progressives took...
This is not first time sports world has fought for social justice
There is a reason why the sports section of your newspaper has for generations been dubbed — alternately with affection and with affliction – as “the toy department.” It was...
Mets and Yankees slugger Darryl Strawberry in stands for Trump RNC speech
Former New York Mets and Yankees slugger Darryl Strawberry is in the audience for President Trump's Republican National Convention acceptance speech on the White House South Lawn. Strawberry, 58, was...
Sheldon Silver finally pays (some) for his crimes
Sheldon Silver is finally getting at least some of what he deserves: real time behind bars. On Wednesday, Silver, 76, turned himself in at Otisville Correctional Facility, a medium-security federal...
Why Nancy Pelosi's nervous about Joe Biden debating Donald Trump
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi just became the latest, and highest-profile, Democrat to give nominee Joe Biden a vote of no-confidence — by urging him to dodge the normal debates against...
Fourth and final night of the 2020 RNC: Trump set to accept nomination
Thursday's fourth and final night of the 2020 Republican National Convention is underway, building to a climactic address in which President Trump will formally accept the GOP nomination for reelection....
Vigilantism, like rioting, violates the social order
Just as much as rioting, vigilantism is a violation of healthy social order — with horrific results in the case of young Kyle Rittenhouse. The 17-year-old joined a militia set...
Watchdog groups say RNC appearances violated Hatch Act
On Wednesday, two law school professors filed a separate complaint against Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, arguing he committed an “egregious violation” by delivering a video-taped speech from Israel.
No, Trump hasn't made the Republican Party unrecognizable
President Trump took over the Republican Party, but it’s still discernibly the GOP. The party’s convention was obviously very Trumpy. At least one member of the family had a slot...
Meet the gritty 'New Mutants' taking over for the X-Men
Still think Wolverine is your favorite mutant? OK, boomer.
How Brodie Van Wagenen-Rob Manfred video went viral
The already infamous Brodie Van Wagenen-Rob Manfred video was public when diehard Mets fan and aspiring sports journalist Nick Albicocco stumbled across it on the team’s website as he searched...
The MTA's route out of its existential crisis
New York City’s transit system has weathered deadly crashes, fires, strikes, hurricanes and terror attacks — but COVID-19 poses its greatest threat yet. The numbers are startling. Over a two-week...
You can't handle rioting radicals like university unrest
Unrest continues in Kenosha, Wis., in the aftermath of the shooting of Jacob Blake. News of street violence makes my heart sink. But I’m not surprised. Since George Floyd’s death,...
Matthew Perry is selling his 'kickass Malibu house' for $15M
Could this mansion be any more perfect?
'CSI: NY' alum Hill Harper chasing true crime in 'How It Really Happened'
"As cases are examined, there's always something new," he says.
VMAs 2020 countdown: Best and worst musical lockdown performances
The VMAs will have two new, COVID-era categories: best quarantine performance and best music video from home.
'Bill & Ted Face the Music' review: Not so excellent
This whole half-baked sequel is a forced exercise.
Relatives demand nursing home visits outside New York state senator's office
Dozens of people barred from visiting their aging parents in a state-run nursing home rallied Thursday to demand that officials grant them access to their cooped-up kin. The group gathered...
Mets, Marlins stage walkout protest after moment of silence
Amidst a wave of unprecedented postponements in American sports — sparked by the police shooting of Jacob Blake, and in support of social justice — the Mets and Marlins combined...
Teen hit with slew of charges in shooting deaths of Wisconsin protesters
The teen vigilante who allegedly gunned down two Black Lives Matter protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was hit with a slew of charges on Thursday. Kenosha County prosecutors charged Kyle Rittenhouse,...
Mets GM sorry for wrongly slamming Rob Manfred protest plan in hot mic video
A hot mic has put Brodie Van Wagenen in hot water. As the Mets and Marlins discussed postponing Thursday night’s scheduled game at Citi Field, the Mets general manager was...
Hurricane Laura's death toll rises in Louisiana
Hurricane Laura's death toll rose late Thursday, after the storm cut a destructive path through Louisiana as a Category 4 monster. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said in a press...
Yankees minor leaguers call out the team on Twitter
Amid protests across several professional sports including their own, the Yankees played a doubleheader on Wednesday, and now two of their own minor leaguers are calling on them to take...
'DeMarcus Family Rules' stars offer escape from 'crap in this world'
Jay DeMarcus is known for hit songs such as “Life Is a Highway” with his band, Rascal Flatts.
NYC extends fee caps on Grubhub, Uber Eats
The New York City Council on Thursday extended emergency legislation slashing what food delivery apps can charge Big Apple restaurants during the pandemic. Bills capping what apps like Grubhub and...
Jay Street in Brooklyn will be bus-and-bike only starting next week
Jay Street in Downtown Brooklyn will become largely buses and bikes only during weekdays starting Monday, city officials announced Thursday.
Photos reveal Hurricane Laura's devastating path of destruction
New photos show the devastating, Gulf Coast destruction of Hurricane Laura, the most powerful storm to strike the US so far this year. The roaring, 150 mph winds and 12-foot...
'A New York Christmas Wedding' updates Hallmark holiday tropes
"The leads are black and Latino, and the romance is between two women."
Sheriffs drop the hammer on speakeasy gym for flouting COVID-19 rules
City sheriffs raided an underground gym in Manhattan Wednesday night, sending about 50 gym rats — many of whom were not wearing masks — scurrying for the back door. Deputies...
Madison Cawthorn's standup moment at RNC a 'rebuke' of protests, reporter says
PBS political reporter Yamiche Alcindor caught flak on Twitter for describing Madison Cawthorn's rising from his wheelchair at the 2020 Republican National Convention as a "direct rebuke" of protests against...
American faces jail, $500K fine after illegally crossing Canadian border
An American tourist could be on the hook to the Canadian government to the tune of a half-million dollars for crossing the border illegally more than once. John Pennington of...
Sams Club gives away $45 gift cards with new memberships
Sams Club is known for its amazing wholesale bargains. It's the place to go to stock up on groceries, home goods and more. And now it's launching a deal you...
DOT chief defends allowing embattled Revel scooters back on city streets
New York City's transportation chief defended the city's decision to allow embattled scooter-rental service Revel back on Big Apple streets Thursday -- while promising unspecified new regulations sometime in the...
18 of the best items you can still get during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
There’s less than one week left in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, meaning you have just a few more days to enjoy the deals-packed event. And from handbags and beauty products...
Corey Johnson pushes Cuomo, state pols to approve COVID-19 loan for NYC
Johnson said the City Council will soon pass a resolution urging Albany to give City Hall the authorization to do so.
Coty posts bigger-than-expected loss as lockdown dents beauty business
Cosmetics maker Coty on Thursday posted a bigger-than-expected quarterly loss and a 56 percent slump in sales, as the coronavirus-induced closure of stores and parlors hammered demand for its beauty...
Tesla skyrockets to new record high, leaving rivals in the dust
Tesla shares continued their meteoric rise on Thursday, scoring yet another record high and further expanding the distance between the Silicon Valley electric carmaker and its traditional auto industry rivals....
ABC sets ‘The Bachelorette’ fall premiere for October
This season will reportedly feature more than one Bachelorette.
Billie Eilish, Barbra Streisand items to be auctioned for COVID-19 charity
Included will be an animal print caftan worn by Streisand in the film "Meet the Fockers."
Government official caught having sex with secretary during Zoom meeting
A government official in the Philippines is to be removed from his post after being caught having sex with his secretary during a Zoom call. Captain Jesus Estil, of the...
Banksy funds refugee rescue boat in the Mediterranean
Banksy is taking to the sea with this latest work. The elusive graffitist has financed a rescue boat to aid refugees attempting to reach Europe from North Africa, The Guardian...
Liberty pastor apologizes for Falwell's 'sinful' pool boy sex scandal
Liberty University’s campus pastor has apologized to students for ousted school president Jerry Falwell Jr.’s “sinful” sex scandal. Speaking during a worship service at the ultra-conservative Virginia school Wednesday, David...
Lawyer for accused Kenosha shooter demands 'justice for Kyle'
The lawyer for Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenage vigilante accused of killing two Black Lives Matter protestors in Kenosha, Wisconsin, issued a statement Thursday demanding "justice for Kyle." "Thanks to ALL Freedom...
Examing the Yankees' mounting problems
The Yankees have lost five straight games and go into the five-game Subway Series this weekend reeling. They have a ton of guys hurt and the latest is Aaron Judge,...
New Yorkers flood to MoMA, aquarium as cultural institutions begin reopening
Lockdown-weary New Yorkers were able to stop staring at their TVs and start gazing at Picassos and Monets Thursday, when the Museum of Modern Art opened its doors to the...
Wisconsin Democrats say Kenosha riots will help Trump top Biden
Democrats in Wisconsin are voicing concern that the violence in Kenosha could help President Trump woo suburban voters with the message of inevitable destruction under liberal leadership. "There’s no doubt...
Coronavirus hits older men harder than women, study finds
Older men infected with the novel coronavirus are up to twice as likely to become severely sick and die as women of the same age, according to a study published...
Giants stars trade wins in heated practice battle
Highlights from Thursday's Giants practice: Good Score one for concentration: Rookie receiver Binjimen Victor made a sliding catch of a slant pass from Colt McCoy that appeared to be deflected...
Cops increase reward in fatal shooting of 25-year-old NYC mom
The reward for information leading to an arrest in the killing of a 25-year-old Bronx mother of three last weekend has been increased to $10,000, the NYPD said Thursday. Cops...
NBC tweaks fall premiere lineup, moves 'Law & Order: Organized Crime' to 2021
The network is making changes as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Dollar chains thrive as COVID-19 downturn makes shoppers thrifty
America’s biggest dollar store chains reported better-than-expected quarterly profit on Thursday, as cash-strapped consumers sought lower-priced groceries and household items in a coronavirus-induced economic downturn. Sales at Dollar General and...
Anti-Semitic hackers hijack NYC high school's Zoom meeting
The principal of New Dorp High School was in the middle of an online presentation to roughly 300 parents at 3:10 pm when an intruder suddenly posted large swastikas across...
Magic guard opens up on 'emotional' Bucks boycott decision
Magic guard Michael Carter-Williams said he supported the Bucks’ decision to boycott Wednesday’s Game 5 against Orlando but added, “Maybe it wasn’t the best choice." Carter-Williams also explained, in a...
Court overturns decision blocking construction of Two Bridges towers
A court decision blocking the city's controversial plan to add three high-rises to the Two Bridges project was overturned by an appeals court Thursday.
Terminally scientist cries over new robot voice ahead of 'cyborg surgery'
Dr. Peter Scott-Morgan, a terminally ill scientist, cried as he heard his future robotic voice for the first time. The genius is on a mission to become the world's first...
Two women slashed outside New York Public Library in Midtown
The violent encounter happened just after 1:20 p.m. at E. 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue when a verbal dispute became physical, according to the NYPD.
WNBA players call for action as games postponed for second straight day
The WNBA has suspended games for the second day in a row in protest of the police shooting of Jacob Blake, the league announced Thursday. After collectively taking a knee...
Biden's bounceless DNC and other commentary
2020 watch: Biden’s Bounceless DNC Democrats hoped their convention would halt the slippage in Joe Biden’s lead in the polls over President Trump, notes Dominic Green at Spectator USA. Yet...
5-year-old boy with autism booted from school bus for not wearing mask
An Arizona boy with autism was kicked off a school bus for not wearing a mask -- and then ran away before he was found moments later, according to a...
Kamala Harris slams Trump's RNC address, says he 'froze' on COVID-19
The Democratic vice presidential nominee delivered a 20-minute address attacking Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic ahead of the closing night of the RNC.
Earthly bacteria survives for years in space, study finds
Humans are living in space right this second, but that’s only because our technology has made such a feat possible. With decades of technological advancements on our side, you’d think...
Scientists test traps to control lovely — but destructive — lionfish
NEW ORLEANS — The quest is on for a better way to kill beautiful but brutally destructive lionfish than shooting them one by one with spearguns. The voracious invaders with...
Hurricane Laura downs controversial Confederate monument in Louisiana
A Confederate monument in Louisiana that local officials voted to keep earlier this month was damaged by Hurricane Laura as the storm battered the Gulf Coast Thursday morning, a report...
'Scooby-Doo' co-creator Joe Ruby dead at 87
Rest in Puppy Power.
ACLU calls for Kenosha police brass to resign in wake of fatal shootings
The American Civil Liberties Union is calling for "the immediate resignation" of Kenosha, Wisconsin's sheriff and police chief in the wake of the fatal shooting of two protesters by an...
NASA finds active 'Star Wars' galaxy in deep space
NASA has found an active galaxy far, far away that looks eerily reminiscent of a TIE fighter from "Star Wars." The galaxy, known as TXS 0128+554, is 500 million light-years...
CDC clarifies new guidance for COVID-19 testing
The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that COVID-19 tests "may be considered" for anyone exposed after new guidance suggested people without symptoms might not need...
Murder hornets and drunken wasps find 'perfect breeding ground'
The bugs "quickly get inebriated" on fermented fruit.
CDC study reveals evidence of COVID-19 spreading in airplanes
COVID-19 has been shown to spread on airplanes even among asymptomatic travelers, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study, which was published...
Trump says National Guard did 'fantastic job' in Kenosha, knocks NBA ratings
President Trump on Thursday praised National Guard troops for helping pacify unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and blasted the National Basketball Association's ratings as players refuse to compete in protest of...
Bon Appetit appoints new editor-in-chief after race controversy
Condé Nast tapped Dawn Davis as the new editor in chief for Bon Appetit after race controversies ousted the food magazine's top editor earlier this summer. An award-winning book editor...
Lego, Ikea team up on furniture line to get kids to clean up toys
The play-inspired storage line includes a 201-piece Lego brick set.
'Bill & Ted Face the Music': Meet the real talent behind the soundtrack
The music in the movie needed to be most excellent.
Perfectly-timed lighting strike at wedding more proof 2020 is cursed
“Let’s face it, 2020 has not been the best year,” Aaron Sawitsky says during his vows at the outdoor wedding Saturday in Marion.
China reportedly secretly built hundreds of prison camps to hold minority Muslims
China has secretly constructed new prisons and internment camps over the past several years as the Communist Party-ruled country ramps up its mass detention campaign against Muslim minorities, according to...
Kelly Marie Tran to lead Disney's 'Raya and the Last Dragon'
Tran shot to fame — and controversy — in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.”
Video shows woman hit by car while dining outdoors in NYC
Maybe take that lunch to go? A 33-year-old woman was injured while having an al-fresco lunch in Greenpoint Thursday, when a car collided with a barricade — and then took...
GoPro launches live streaming service for premium subscribers
Action camera maker GoPro said Thursday its premium subscribers can now live stream their treks, rides and swims directly on to its website. Earlier, users with high-end GoPro action cameras...
More MLB games postponed as players protest Jacob Blake shooting
Three MLB games were postponed on Wednesday due to racial inequality protests and at least four more won’t be played on Thursday for the same reason. The Rangers and A’s...
Thieves steal famed $18M painting from Dutch museum
The 1626 canvas by Dutch Golden Age master Frans Hals was swiped during a burglary at the Hofje van Mevrouw van Aerden museum in Leerdam early Wednesday, police said Thursday.
English 'wizard' claims Ghislaine Maxwell drugged and abused him in new lawsuit
A British man known as a "wizard" in his home city claims he was drugged and sexually abused by Ghislaine Maxwell in a rambling civil suit filed Thursday against the...
Wildlife conservationist mauled to death by 400-pound lions
A South African wildlife conservationist was mauled to death by two lions at his own safari lodge. West Mathewson, 68, was roughhousing with the 400-pound white lions, Demi and Tanner,...
'The Personal History of David Copperfield' review: Dickens is... hilarious?
Teens going back to school: Do not watch the movie "The Personal History of David Copperfield" for class in lieu of reading the book. You will fail your exam. However,...
What we know about the teenage gunman charged in deadly Kenosha shootings
Kyle Rittenhouse, the baby-face teenage vigilante charged over the deadly Kenosha shootings, was a bullied high school dropout with two all-consuming fixations -- cops and guns. The 17-year-old accused killer...
Man is 'Shopping for a New Penis' after amputation
It's the purchase of a lifetime for the 54-year-old bachelor.
Dominic Smith's moving tears
Dominic Smith poured his heart and soul out when he spoke to the media after the Mets' win on Wednesday. He was a black man telling it like it is,...
Woman on phone with her dad killed by bear as he heard the attack unfold
A Canadian woman talking on a phone at her remote cabin was killed by a black bear while her dad listened in to the attack on the other end of...
ABC News to host town hall with Trump in September
ABC News will host a live town hall with President Trump and undecided voters next month. Chief anchor George Stephanopoulos will preside over the one-hour event that will take questions...
Ex-con pardoned by Trump was put away under Biden's crime bill
Alice Johnson, the grandmother freed by President Trump on the advice of Kim Kardashian, was sentenced to life in prison by a crime bill that Joe Biden co-sponsored, wrote and...
AOC slammed by NY House Democrat over proposed bill
A new bill from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that aims to address the future of Puerto Rico's territory status is being slammed by a fellow Puerto Rican House Democrat from New...
How HBO's 'Lovecraft Country' embraced both vintage and modern fashion
“I did the whole show in a very dreamy, beautiful palette," said costume designer Dayna Pink.
NHL postpones tonight's playoff games
The NHL was the only sports league that didn’t alter its game schedule Wednesday in wake of the police shooting of Jacob Blake, but a call for action from the...
De Blasio backs controversial changes to chokehold law
Mayor Bill de Blasio said amending the city's new chokehold ban would provide cops with clearer guidance and help address the city's surge in shootings. "I think there have been...
Hyun Jin Ryu will lead Blue Jays past Red Sox
The Mets will play nine games in six days including three doubleheaders. They were blanked twice on Tuesday. Former President Bill Clinton, who is somewhat familiar with double dipping suggested...
Saquon Barkley knows all too well about racial injustice: 'Never forget' that phone call
Every time a black man is the victim of a police shooting, Saquon Barkley wonders, “What if that was my brother?” Then he thinks about the possibility it could’ve been...
Cuomo says NY colleges will close for two weeks if this many students get COVID-19
“We have colleges that are reopening. We're seeing around the country situations where colleges reopen and then have an outbreak of cases,” NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo told reporters.
Fugitive dad arrested for slaying teen daughters in 'honor killing'
A Texas father -- one of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives -- wanted for the slayings of his two teen daughters was busted after more than 12 years on...
Biden advised to debate Trump with fact checker present
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Thursday said he intends to debate President Trump, but that "very competent people" urged him not to do so without a fact checker on...
Inside the long and tortured sacrifice of 'The New Mutants'
Why have some called it “cursed”?
De Blasio not backing down on reopening of NYC public schools
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday he’s going full steam ahead with reopening the Big Apple’s public school system in two weeks.
Jets trade for running back with Adam Gase connection
The Jets have added some running back depth with an Adam Gase connection. They swung a trade Thursday with the Dolphins, acquiring Kalen Ballage for a conditional seventh-round pick in...
Missing dad of NFL player found alive in Florida
Mackensie Alexander can take a deep breath. His missing father has been found alive in Florida, police officials said. The 65-year-old man, Jean Odney Alexandre (the two have different last...
Militias called for armed vigilantes in Kenosha before fatal shootings
Armed militia groups put out a call online for vigilantes to converge on Kenosha, Wisconsin, to defend the city from "evil thugs" in the hours before two demonstrators were shot...
Doctors in Kenyan capital end strike over pay delays, lack of PPE
NAIROBI - Doctors employed by Kenya’s Nairobi County government resumed work on Thursday following a six-day strike over delayed salaries and a lack of protective equipment when handling patients who...
Ex-Hunter College High School staffer arrested for alleged sex abuse
Asumana Randolph, who has worked at the prestigious high school for 26 years, turned himself into the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, sources told the Post.
NL West clash will be low scoring: Take it to the bank
The Arizona Diamondbacks have had a lot of ups and downs in the 2020 MLB season, but one constant has been pitcher Zac Gallen, who will look to silence the...
How New York Fashion Week will go virtual due to COVID-19
Gone are the celeb-filled front rows, exclusive after-parties and street-style stars.
Lindsey Vonn's 'insane' workout includes squatting over a toilet
Lindsey Vonn's training hasn't gone down the toilet during the coronavirus pandemic.
CNN blasted for tone-deaf caption over 'peaceful' Kenosha protests
CNN is getting roasted for describing protests in Wisconsin as "fiery but mostly peaceful" during a live broadcast -- that showed a building fully engulfed in flames Wednesday night. The...
Over a dozen dead dolphins wash ashore after oil spill
Some of the animals had bloody injuries when they were discovered Wednesday and others traveling in the pod appeared severely sick, researchers from the island nation told Reuters.
Pet owners are relying on their pets to keep their spirits high now more than ever
All the time spent together with their pet has seven in 10 pet owners feeling like they actually know their pet a lot better since the pandemic began, according to...
Toxic chemical plant fire adds to Louisiana's Hurricane Laura woes
A chlorine production plant is on fire in southwestern Louisiana, spewing a thick toxic cloud into the air just hours after Hurricane Laura passed through the area. Residents of three...
Steve Cohen-backed management firm declares war on Hollywood agencies
Things are about to get ugly in Tinseltown. Hollywood's newest management firm, backed by billionaire Steve Cohen, has been promising investors it will succeed by waging war on an ailing...
Man arrested for allegedly calling in thousands of dollars worth of fake pizza orders
Sudeep Khetani, 34, of Kendall Park in South Brunswick Township, was busted Tuesday, some four months after he was initially charged.
Critical COVID-19 patient recovers after nurses arrange hospital wedding
These nurses know that sometimes love is the best cure for a broken body.
LeBron James changed his mind — and that changed everything
The NBA is coming back, and so is LeBron James. After reports Wednesday night that the Lakers — led by James — and the Clippers had voted to leave the...
NYPD union president to speak at final night of RNC
The leader of the largest police union in New York City will speak at the final night of the Republican National Convention, a union spokesperson confirmed. Pat Lynch, the combative...
Accused gang member jailed in fatal shooting of bystander dog-walker
A teenage accused gang member has been charged with murder in the stray-bullet killing of a Queens man who was just out walking his dog, the Queens District Attorney announced...
Senegal's first female pro surfer draws others in her wake
DAKAR - Growing up in the coastal capital of Dakar, Khadjou Sambe never saw a Black woman surfing the Atlantic swells. As Senegal’s first female professional surfer, Sambe is now...
How tennis got one of its biggest stars back after boycott
Naomi Osaka has had a change of heart. After initially informing the WTA of her decision to withdraw from her semifinal match in the Western & Southern Open as a...
De Blasio mulls extending outdoor dining
"There’s definitely openness on our part to going longer if we think it will contribute something," NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Ralph Lauren honors first responders with US Open ball person shirts
Front-line workers will feel the love at the US Open this year.
First look at Trump's expected remarks at the 2020 RNC tonight
President Trump will lay waste to Democratic challenger Joe Biden and the party's leftist agenda Thursday night at the 2020 Republican National Convention, according to an excerpt released by the...
Senator says Louisiana looks like it was 'bombed' by Hurricane Laura
“I'm not going to bubble wrap it. We took it full in the face. We still are. This is a huge storm,” the Republican lawmaker said on Fox News.
A major wave of Republicans have just endorsed Joe Biden
Each of the three political alumni groups, all acting as separate organizations, released statements condemning President Trump and, at times, denouncing his prior feuds with their former bosses.
Disease specialists are now running for Congress
BOSTON — A background in science — specifically, infectious disease and epidemiology — may not spring to mind as a key selling point for candidates hoping to land a seat...
Nancy Pelosi says Joe Biden should not debate Trump at all
"I don’t think that there should be any debates," Pelosi volunteered at the end of a press briefing.
Yankees pitching trade target heads to AL East rival instead
The Blue Jays got stronger on Thursday by acquiring a player the Yankees were eyeing. Toronto acquired starting pitcher Taijuan Walker from the Mariners. Walker, 28, is off to a...
Four members of remote tribe in India test positive for COVID-19
Four members of a remote tribe in India -- with only 50 members left -- have tested positive for the coronavirus. Members of the Great Andamanese tribe, who have lived...
Auschwitz museum slams TikTok teens roleplaying Holocaust victims
The Auschwitz museum is outraged by a TikTok trend in which teens role-play as victims of the Holocaust — calling it "hurtful and offensive.”
Survey says people who make their beds get better sleep, have more sex
f you’re thinking of bringing your date home to an unmade bed, you may want to think again. According to new research, nearly four in 10 Americans said it would...
Minneapolis cops cave to pressure over murder suspect’s suicide video
The department's sudden about-face came Thursday -- a day after they initially tweeted the graphic video hoping to dispel false reports that cops were somehow to blame in the man's...
Google location-tracking tactics troubled its own engineers
Google's own engineers were troubled by the way the company secretly tracked the movements of people who didn't want to be followed until a 2018 Associated Press investigation uncovered the...
10 totally wireless earbud options that are perfect for sweaty workouts
Listening to music and working out go hand-in-hand, but, there’s no reason for you to get tangled up in wires every time you are in a downward dog or are...
Learn how to rank high on Google Search with this $30 SEO training
It doesn’t matter how compelling your blog is or how incredible your small business’s products are if your customers cannot find you. This is where search engine optimization (SEO) comes...
Teacher who ran for Congress accused of sexually assaulting 14-year-old
A Maryland teacher and former Democratic congressional candidate is charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old student on school property, police said. Maxwell Alexander Bero, 30, of Clarksburg, was arrested Wednesday...
Kushner responds to NBA protests, invites LeBron to White House
"Look, I think with the NBA, there’s a lot of activism, and I think that they’ve put a lot of slogans out. But I think what we need to do...
Why Lindsey Graham told Trump not to ban TikTok
Sen. Lindsey Graham said he urged President Trump not to shut down the popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, instead proposing that an American company should buy it and remove...
The crappy way that COVID-19 can get into other apartments
And you thought snakes in a toilet was a nightmare.
Walmart jumps into TikTok acquisition talks
Shares of Walmart were up 4.6 percent following the report. Walmart alluded to a potential "partnership" with Microsoft, though it did not detail how it might work.
Tesla driver watching movie while using autopilot crashes into cop car
Devainder Goli was using the car's autopilot feature when the collision occurred Wednesday on US 64 near Spring Hope, the Raleigh News and Observer reported.
3 victims in deadly Kenosha shootings identified
The three victims in the Kenosha riots shooting have been identified by family and friends, with one a member of a radical Black Lives Matter faction called the People's Revolution.
Coast Guard opens fire on huge shark swimming toward crew
A US Coast Guard cutter crew’s refreshing dip in the Pacific turned into a “Jaws”-worthy adventure complete with a giant inflatable unicorn – but at least they didn’t need a...
Sports Illustrated publisher ousts embattled CEO
Maven, the publisher of Sports Illustrated, the Street and other online news sites, said its embattled chief executive James Heckman will be replaced by veteran media mogul Ross Levinsohn, who...
NBA players make a decision on resuming playoffs
Get ready for NBA Restart II. The NBA season will continue either Friday or Saturday as players decided not to boycott the remainder of the playoffs in meetings Thursday morning....
Indonesia gets UN funds to fight climate change, deforestation
JAKARTA - Indonesia has received an injection of cash from the United Nation’s Green Climate Fund to help reduce carbon emissions and tackle forest fires at a time when the...
Amazon launches Halo health and fitness 'wearable' that tracks your emotions
Forget steps — Amazon claims it can track your emotions with its new AI "wellness" device.
TikTok sale to Microsoft or Oracle could arrive within 48 hours: report
TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer's sudden resignation after just 100 days on the job signals a sale of the controversial social media app is imminent, according to a new report. Mayer,...
US officials say there's no signs of foreign countries targeting mail-in voting
WASHINGTON — US officials said Wednesday there has been no intelligence to suggest that foreign countries are working to undermine mail-in voting and no signs of any coordinated effort to...
Dozens of out-of-state firefighters rush to help with Hurricane Laura relief
Dozens of Utah firefighters are traveling nearly 1,700 miles to Louisiana to help those affected by Hurricane Laura -- which slammed into the state early Thursday as a fierce Category...
World’s oldest Ironman plans to keep competing into his 90s
CHIBA, Japan - Hiromu Inada, 87, already has a certificate on his wall that confirms his status as the world’s oldest Ironman, but the Japanese man is still pounding away...
'Seemed different': Ben Roethlisberger's wife details their hardest offseason
Ashley Roethlisberger, wife of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger considers the 2019 offseason "the most challenging" the couple has endured in the NFL star's 16-season career. "Last year's offseason was...
Long-lost son surprises birth mom with doughnuts after 20 years
These doughnuts were sprinkled with love. Watch the heartwarming moment when a son reunited with his biological mother after 20 years — by posing as a deliveryman at her favorite...
LA protesters claim police labeled their makeshift shields as 'weapons'
Police and protesters clashed in Los Angeles -- with some demonstrators claiming cops threatened them with arrest for using cardboard and boogie boards as makeshift shields. Hundreds gathered Wednesday for...
Court rules that Virginia school's transgender bathroom ban is unconstitutional
RICHMOND, Va.— A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that a Virginia school board’s transgender bathroom ban is unconstitutional and discriminated against a transgender male student who was barred from using...
Meteorologist weathers storm after terrifying close call amid Hurricane Laura coverage
A storm chaser covering Hurricane Laura had a terrifying close call live on air when he was nearly zapped by a flash of electricity. KSAT meteorologist Justin Horne was broadcasting early...
NYCFC is surviving instead of thriving
It hasn’t been easy. The performances have been labored. Talisman Maxi Moralez has been hurt. Seven games have yielded just two wins, even after Monday night’s success. Still, New York...
Lionel Messi expected to break silence amid NYCFC rumors
Lionel Messi is set to tell his side of the story. The 33-year-old soccer superstar intends to break his silence "in the coming days," according to Goal.com, after he informed...
State senators call on SLA to halt 'exorbitant fines' and 'harassment tactics'
The State Liquor Authority is harassing bars and restaurants and hitting them with "exorbitant fines," making it nearly impossible to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, according to nearly two...
NHL star immediately regrets sharing political sucker-punch story
San Jose Sharks captain Logan Couture posted a statement on social media expressing regret for making an incident public and explaining why it happened. On Tuesday in Toronto, Couture said...
Paris zoo welcome three newborn animals in rare baby boom
PARIS - The Paris Zoological Park has seen an unusual animal baby boom in recent weeks, with the birth of a Patagonian sea lion an Amazon bush dog and a...
What the disappearance of Kim Jong Un's sister could mean
Kim Jong Un's younger sister, Kim Yo Jong, has vanished from public view in what could be another sign that she's taken more control in the regime, an expert said....
Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean joins ‘Dancing With the Stars’ COVID-19 edition
“I’ve been dancing since I was about 6 years old, but this is going to be a bit different."
Lone Native American on federal death row executed
The country’s lone Native American on federal death row -- convicted of killing a woman and her 9-year-old granddaughter -- was executed in Indiana as the girl’s father watched him...
Ex-deputy allegedly beat looter with bat inside store — then stole stuff
A former sheriff’s deputy in California allegedly beat a looter with a baseball bat in a sporting goods store -- and then stole property from the shop himself in the...
Residents organize to fight California wildfires as crews urge them to stop
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — With California firefighters strapped for resources, residents have organized to put out flames themselves in a large swath of land burning south of San Francisco, defending...
First Hurricane Laura fatality announced as storm ravages Louisiana
A 14-year-old Louisiana girl became Hurricane Laura’s first fatality when a wind-swept tree fell on her home, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Thursday.
Timeline sheds new light on moments leading up to Jacob Blake shooting
Jacob Blake was shot by a Kenosha, Wisconsin, cop less than three minutes after police arrived at the scene on a report of a domestic disturbance, according to a new...
China fires missiles into South China Sea in warning to US
The Chinese Communist Party launched four missiles into the South China Sea as a warning to the US military amid their presence in the region, further escalating tensions between the...
Hope floats: How a man survived three days lost at sea
He was hanging ten for his life — after falling off a cruise ship.
Russia to probe opposition leader's suspected poisoning amid outcry
Russia has launched a preliminary probe into the suspected poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny amid growing pressure from world leaders to investigate.
Baseball's top offenses feature a few big surprises
Though the abbreviated 2020 MLB season is barely a month old, it is also remarkably at about the halfway point. Of course, this season will go down in the history...
Coronavirus cases linked to Maine wedding reach jail, nursing home
More coronavirus cases have been linked to a Maine wedding, officials said, detailing how the virus spread to a nursing home and a jail complex more than 200 miles away....
Jamal Adams 'almost cut his finger off' slicing strawberries
Jamal Adams might be eating his strawberries whole from now on. The start of the ex-Jet's tenure with the Seahawks nearly got off to a horrifying start as the 24-year-old...
Startling video of suicide that sparked Minneapolis looting, riots released
Minneapolis police released surveillance video of a murder suspect committing suicide Wednesday -- to dispel widespread rumors that cops killed the man. The false reports of a police-involved shooting sparked...
Jets cancel practice in wake of Jacob Blake shooting
As games continued to be postponed across multiple sports, the Jets became one of several NFL teams to cancel practice Thursday in the aftermath of the shooting of Jacob Blake...
Republican National Convention shuns Ted Cruz
Sen. Ted Cruz delivered one of the most talked-about speeches at the 2016 Republican National Convention. This time around, he tells the New York Times, he wasn't invited. "They didn't...
White woman slaps black child, uses slur in go-kart crash
A white woman in Florida slapped an 11-year-old black child in the face and called him a racial slur when he crashed into her from behind on a go-kart track,...
Elderly woman robbed as thief snatches pricey necklace
A thief snatched an 86-year-old woman’s pricey necklace from her neck as she waited for an elevator in a Manhattan apartment building this week, disturbing video released by cops early...
Ex-MLB star calls Kenosha gunman a 'national treasure'
World Series champion Aubrey Huff praised the 17-year-old gunman charged with killing two protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin. "#KyleRittenhouse is a national treasure," the ex-San Francisco Giant tweeted Wednesday night. Huff's...
At least 10 shot as gun violence continues to wreak havoc on NYC
At least 10 people were shot as the epidemic of gunplay continued across New York City Wednesday and Thursday, cops said. A 23-year-old woman was shot as she drove on...
Golf rival doesn't think it ends well for muscled-up Bryson DeChambeau
Jason Day has been impressed with the power of Bryson DeChambeau but he doubts whether the bulked-up American's body can handle the stress over the long term. DeChambeau has been...
US workers file 1 million more jobless claims
The number of Americans who have applied for unemployment benefits during the coronavirus pandemic grew to more than 58.4 million on Thursday, as 1 million more people filed jobless claims.
Amazon unveils Alexa-equipped supermarket with no checkout lines
The new store, in LA's Woodland Hills neighborhood, is dubbed Amazon Fresh, with Amazon has confirmed seven Fresh locations for Southern California and Chicago.
Kenosha police chief blames deadly shooting on protesters
Kenosha's police chief has blamed protesters for the deaths during riots in the Wisconsin city -- saying the bloodbath only happened because they defied a state-of-emergency curfew.
Here's the moment Hurricane Laura slammed into Louisiana
This is the moment Hurricane Laura slammed into southwest Louisiana early Thursday as a Category 4 monster -- packing maximum sustained winds of 150 mph, a satellite image shows. GOES-16...
50 Cent: 'I don't believe I can be canceled'
He also says he can't fall victim to "cancel culture."
Gavin Newsom reacts to ex Kimberly Guilfoyle trashing California in RNC speech
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declined to speak ill of ex-wife Kimberly Guilfoyle after she called out the state for its handling of current drug and homelessness crises during her Republican...
Smash Mouth posts hate mail after Sturgis concert's COVID-19 backlash
Hey there: you’re an all-star super-spreader.
These two meetings may decide fate of NBA season
The fate of the NBA season could be decided by two simultaneous meetings on Thursday morning. The NBA players are set to reconvene today at 11 a.m. after an emotional...
NYC-to-London 'air bridge' reportedly being discussed
An “air bridge” between the Big Apple and Big Ben is being discussed by the US and UK as a possible means for travelers to sidestep quarantine rules amid the...
DC mayor tells diners they should call cops on abusive BLM protesters
The mayor of Washington, DC, ripped militant Black Lives Matter protesters caught on camera abusing white diners -- urging any victims to call the cops on them.
The running back you should steal in middle of fantasy football draft
There is no more desired commodity than a “sleeper” running back. … What? Hyperbole, you say? OK, fine, we’ll qualify: nothing more desired outside of the top-tier RBs. That make you...
Jacob Blake's sons in dire need of counseling after watching dad get shot
Jacob Blake’s three sons who witnessed him being shot in the back by a Wisconsin cop are scarred for life and in desperate need of professional counseling after their ordeal,...
Laura ravages Louisiana, could bring 'unsurvivable' wall of water
Hurricane Laura has turned deadly, killing a 14-year-old girl as it unleashed widespread destruction and devastating floodwaters after slamming early Thursday into Louisiana as a ferocious Category 4 monster --...
Dog and duck are fine feathered friends
This dog-duck duo is inseparable. See how Jäger the Australian shepherd got over his anxiety, according to owner Sarah Allingham, 25, after being introduced to a 3-year-old duck named Hunter....
Tennis star withdraws from tourney in protest for racial justice
Fourth-seeded Naomi Osaka reached the semifinals of the Western & Southern Open at the USTA Billie Jean National Tennis Center on Wednesday and withdrew a few hours later in a...
One Yankees star getting closer to returning
DJ LeMahieu isn’t off the injured list yet, but Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the second baseman is taking positive steps toward his return from a sprained left thumb. Boone...
Aaron Boone's defense for early Masahiro Tanaka hook
Masahiro Tanaka had thrown just 66 pitches and retired seven straight batters when he was pulled after five scoreless innings in the Yankees 2-1, seven-inning loss to the Braves in...
Why Mets didn't boycott games vs. Marlins
The Mets never discussed following the lead of the NBA and six MLB teams and not playing Wednesday night. Manager Luis Rojas said by the time word spread of others...
It's official: Giants have a secondary crisis
Hello crisis my old friend, I’ve come to talk with you again. Joe Judge probably has no idea if Simon and/or Garfunkel are singers or safeties, and he is not...
Yankees need this Gerrit Cole start to be just a blip on the radar
ATLANTA — The streak, low-calorie as it was, really couldn’t have picked a worse time to stop. Because the Yankees really needed Gerrit Cole to serve his role as stopper...
Mets' rotation is completely up in the air
This much is known: The Mets need four starting pitchers over the next three days. They have four arms — Steven Matz, Robert Gsellman, Michael Wacha and David Peterson —...
NYC ballet pros' wild dance-from-home solutions are on point
These resilient performers are raising the barre.
Barry Trotz's goalie switch nearly pays off for Islanders
Thomas Greiss hadn’t seen any game action in nearly a month, but suddenly found himself between the pipes on the wrong end of a 3-0 game Wednesday afternoon. Islanders starting...
Behind Joe Judge's decision for Giants practice at empty MetLife
The Giants are likely to play inside an empty (or mostly empty) MetLife Stadium this season because of the coronavirus pandemic, and Wednesday they got a taste of what that...
Hurricane Laura in 'full beast mode' as it makes landfall in Louisiana
DELCAMBRE, La. — Hurricane Laura made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a ferocious Category 4 monster early Thursday, swamping a low-lying coast with ocean water that forecasters said could be...
MLS games called off as players call for racial justice
Five Major League Soccer matches were postponed Wednesday night as players made a collective statement against racial injustice. The action came after all three NBA playoff games were called off...
Murder suspect's suicide sparks looting, unrest in Minneapolis
A murder suspect in Minneapolis committed suicide as police were about to capture him Wednesday -- sparking looting and unrest in a city still reeling from the death of George...
TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer quits after Trump threatens to ban app
The head of social media app TikTok submitted his resignation on Wednesday, citing the changing "political environment" amid talks of banning the service, a report said. Kevin Mayer, who left...
Things are looking bad for the Yankees
ATLANTA — You’ve got to hand it to the Yankees. Who else could return to work after an unscheduled five-day break and pick up precisely where they left off? Good...
Joe Biden finally breaks silence on urban violence, too late: Goodwin
For the first time in three days, the biggest political news of the day didn’t come out of the Republican convention. It came out of a basement in Delaware. Joe...
Mets star's pain shows how far away US is from racial justice: Sherman
Dom Smith kneeled before Wednesday night’s game and wept afterward. He took a knee in solidarity and symbolism. And he cried in pain and fury. How are we still here?...
Biden offers support for Milwaukee Bucks following boycott of playoff game
Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden offered his support for the Milwaukee Bucks after the team boycotted a playoff game Wednesday in solidarity with Jacob Blake. “This moment demands moral leadership....
Third night of RNC 2020 puts the onus squarely on Joe Biden
Mike Pence put it on the line in his speech on the third night of the Republican Convention: “You will not be safe in Joe Biden’s America.” As he spoke,...
Gulf Coast residents flee incoming Hurricane Laura
ENNIS, Texas — Thousands of Gulf Coast residents fled from rapidly intensifying Hurricane Laura as hotels and shelters filled quickly, exacerbating the struggles of evacuees who lost jobs in the...