October 6, 2020
Red Bulls break the bank for new head coach Gerhard Struber
The Red Bulls just paid one of the biggest fees in their history — not for a player, but for a coach. The team announced Tuesday it has hired Gerhard...
Rangers' rival is very interested in Henrik Lundqvist
A Rangers rival is taking a look at Henrik Lundqvist. There has been speculation the Capitals could make a run at Henrik Lundqvist and on Tuesday, Washington general manager Brian...
Mayor de Blasio appears to spoof Trump's return to White House video
The mayor just can't let go of his quixotic presidential run. Bill de Blasio on Tuesday released an apparent spoof of President Trump's return to the White House with a hammy...
New Giant bringing much-needed nastiness to defense
Remember when there was an orneriness to the Giants defense? For too long, reserved and orderly were the characteristics of a unit that played badly on the field and was...
Seattle wins another WNBA championship
BRADENTON, Fla. — Breanna Stewart scored 26 points, and the Seattle Storm won their second WNBA championship in three seasons, sweeping the Las Vegas Aces with a 92-59 rout Tuesday...
72-year-old NYC street vendor dies after fight with thief
A 72-year-old Harlem street vendor died Tuesday night after confronting a suspect who stole a hat from his table, police sources said. The elderly victim was pushed to the ground...
Mekhi Becton's injury reminder of Jets great's durability
Rookie left tackle Mekhi Becton’s status for this week’s game will be determined in the next few days, if he can practice. Becton is dealing with a capsule injury in...
NYC bishop slams Cuomo's COVID-19 capacity reductions for churches
The leader of the Catholic church in Brooklyn slammed Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plans to reduce capacity in churches amid a spike of coronavirus cases as an attack on religious freedom....
Red-hot Yankees star makes history with monstrous home run
Giancarlo Stanton is on fire. After suiting up for just 23 games this regular season, the slugger continued his red-hot playoff run Tuesday night against the Rays with two home...
Rangers make trade to draft defenseman their rival wanted
The Rangers made the expected splash in selecting Alexis Lafreniere with the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NHL Draft on Tuesday, but that wasn't their only big move in...
Bonnier Corp. sells Popular Science, Field & Stream and Outdoor Life
The family-run Swedish media giant Bonnier Corp. continues its retreat from the US market with the sale of Popular Science, Field & Stream and Outdoor Life — each over 100...
Trump says he has declassified documents related to Russia, Clinton email probes
President Trump on Tuesday said he had declassified all documents tied to federal probes into Russian interference in the 2016 election and Hillary Clinton's use of a private server for...
Man accused of plotting to kill wife by rigging staircase with tripwire
A Pennsylvania man has been accused of plotting to kill his wife by rigging a tripwire at the top of a staircase inside their home. William Joseph Dankesreiter Jr., 60,...
COVID cases shut down elite Bronx prep school
Bronx prep school Horace Mann has suspended in-person classes for students in grades 6-12 after several staffers tested positive for the coronavirus, a report said. Four employees since last weekend...
The New York Times endorses Joe Biden for president
The New York Times has endorsed Democratic nominee Joe Biden for president, billing him as an experienced politician with the "entire nation’s interests at heart." "Mr. Biden knows that there...
Yankees try to fool Rays with stunning bait-and-switch
Deivi Garcia’s postseason debut didn’t last long. The 21-year-old became the youngest pitcher to start a playoff game in Yankee history, surpassing Whitey Ford, but he was removed after just...
US Surgeon General cited for breaking COVID-19 lockdown rules in Hawaii: report
US Surgeon General Jerome Adams was reportedly slapped with a citation for violating coronavirus lockdown rules in Hawaii. Adams, who was helping out with a spike of cases on the...
New Rochelle schools boss resigns less than a year into job
A former top city Department of Education executive who filed a reverse-discrimination lawsuit against Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza has resigned as superintendent of New Rochelle schools. Laura Feijoo’s departure less...
Victoria Pedretti on 'The Haunting of Hill House' sequel 'Bly Manor'
You'll see many familiar faces, in different roles, in "The Haunting of Bly Manor," out Friday on Netflix.
NHL announces target date for next season
Hockey won’t be gone for too long. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman confirmed at Tuesday’s 2020 NHL Draft that the league is targeting Jan. 1 for the start of next season....
A-Rod's big Yankees prediction is coming true
SAN DIEGO — So far, so prescient. Giancarlo Stanton’s white-hot start to the postseason helped the Yankees win their first three games and worked toward eradicating his reputation as a...
LI cops find two bodies in home after man kills himself during police chase
A Long Island man committed suicide as he was being chased by police officers -- who then discovered two dead bodies inside his home, authorities said Tuesday. Suffolk County cops...
$19 turtleneck dress with face mask sells out after Kate Moss' sister rocks it
Pretty Little Thing sold out of the £15 (or $19.31) dress after Lottie Moss stepped out, but it's now back in stock with limited supply.
The now-or-never move Adam Gase must make for Jets
Bill O’Brien’s firing by the Texas on Monday ensured that Adam Gase would not be the first coach ousted this season. Unlike O’Brien, Gase has survived his team’s 0-4 start,...
Alex Trebek makes surprise appearance at NHL Draft
The Ottawa Senators went to one of the most famous game show hosts in the world for help in announcing their pick Tuesday at the NHL Draft. With the famous...
Rangers' No. 1 draft pick sends message to fans
Alexis Lafreniere can't wait to step on Broadway. "Hi Rangers fans, I'm really excited to be a part of the Rangers and to meet you," Lafreniere said moments after being...
Hasidic Jewish revelers defy Brooklyn cops as COVID-19 cases mount
Hasidic Jewish revelers flouted coronavirus precautions as they packed Brooklyn streets late Monday to celebrate the holiday of Sukkot, ignoring NYPD efforts to maintain control amid a resurgence of the...
Doomsday community plans to open up shelters for US presidential election
Doomsday preppers are ready to bunker down this election day. A chain of survival communities has planned to open to its members for the first time due to the potential...
Biden says second debate should not be held if Trump still has COVID-19
Joe Biden said on Tuesday night that the second presidential debate should not be held if President Trump is still positive for coronavirus. The Democratic presidential candidate was speaking to...
Skydiver's chute gets caught in propeller after landing on another plane
She escaped the harrowing ordeal with only minor injuries.
These parents are risking going broke to send their kids to private school amid COVID
Desperate public school parents are cashing in 401(k)s, taking out loans and more.
Spy chief releases docs on claim Hillary Clinton cooked up Russia scandal
National Intelligence Director John Ratcliffe on Tuesday declassified documents about a claim Hillary Clinton ordered “a campaign plan to stir up a scandal” by linking President Trump to Russia in...
Courts say extreme, arbitrary lockdowns don't pass Constitution's sniff test
As recently as early March, I thought it was unlikely that the United States would respond to the COVID-19 pandemic with lockdowns similar to Italy’s. While we all know what...
How COVID-19 wreaked havoc on 'Married at First Sight' couples
Contestants were left to record themselves, stuck in their marriages indefinitely, until the stay-at-home order was lifted.
Yankees sticking with Clint Frazier after huge performance
Clint Frazier got his first-ever postseason start on Monday against Tampa Bay left-hander Blake Snell. His play in the ALDS Game 1 victory — which included a long homer to...
Nancy Pelosi's 'COVID relief' bill is mainly just a left-wing wish list
On Tuesday, President Trump postponed negotiations on a stimulus bill until after Election Day. The move is politically risky for the president and delays much-needed assistance to struggling Americans. But...
Trump could benefit from common-sense middle ground on COVID: Goodwin
Elections are all about contrasts and, when it comes to Biden vs. Trump, the contrasts are plentiful and sharp. On taxes, the economy, Iran, race relations, the environment — the...
The Associated Press advises suppressing the truth about riots
America’s most influential media stylebook is discouraging the nation’s newspapers from reporting on mass urban violence, on the grounds that writing about what’s happening is “stigmatizing.” That’s right: The Associated...
Good riddance to Andy King and his bogus 'racism' defense
Charging “racism” is the last defense of at least one scoundrel: That’s what City Councilman Andy King charged as the council voted 48-2 Monday to expel him for repeated sexual...
Medical experts: Lockdowns do more harm than good
On Oct. 4, 2020, three preeminent experts — Dr. Martin Kulldorff, professor of medicine at Harvard University; Dr. Sunetra Gupta, an epidemiologist at Oxford University; and Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a...
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's latest COVID-19 crackdown makes no sense
It’s perfectly reasonable for Gov. Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio to aim to rein in a COVID-19 surge in several city hotspots. But their plans so far don’t make much...
Johnny Nash, 'I Can See Clearly Now' singer, dead at 80
His debut on the charts came in 1958 with a cover of Doris Day’s “A Very Special Love.”
NJ restaurant owner says he'd rather go to jail than follow COVID-19 restrictions
"If I have to, I will go to jail," said Dominick Restaino, owner of Cuban Pete's in Montclair.
Nets owner doubles down on fantastic gesture
Joe Tsai committed $6 million to pay his Barclays Center workers through June, and now he will cover them through the rest of 2020, The Post confirmed. The decision by...
Trump administration requires higher pay for high-skilled work visas
The Trump administration on Tuesday announced a new rule to prevent companies from using lower-paid foreign workers to replace US citizens. The rule set to take effect Thursday requires companies...
Rangers select Canadian phenom with No. 1 pick in NHL Draft
Welcome to New York, Alexis Lafreniere. The Rangers selected the widely considered crown jewel of the 2020 NHL Draft with the No. 1 pick Tuesday night, marking the first top-overall...
The Brian Cashman sales pitch that saved Yankees' future: Sherman
Understand that in 2016 the theory was easier to sell than the action. After all, Brian Cashman had made this sales pitch to his boss before. In 2013, the Yankees...
White House senior adviser Stephen Miller tests positive for COVID-19
White House senior staffer Stephen Miller, President Trump’s chief speech writer and domestic policy adviser, tested positive for the coronavirus on Tuesday, according to reports. Miller confirmed his COVID-19 diagnosis...
Elisabeth Moss to play ex-throuple pol in 'She Will Rise' adaptation
It's based on Hill's August 2020 memoir.
Puerto Rico governor endorses Trump's re-election bid
Puerto Rico's governor endorsed President Trump's re-election bid on Tuesday. In an interview with Telemundo, Gov. Wanda Vázquez Garced announced her support for Trump and urged Puerto Ricans in the...
Eddie Van Halen's 7 best guitar solos from 'Eruption' to 'Running With the Devil'
A guitar solo from Eddie Van Halen was indeed an eruption.
Stony Crook: Ex-prof gets prison time for stealing cancer research funds
A former Stony Brook University professor was sentenced Tuesday to one year and a day in prison for pilfering hundreds of thousands of dollars in cancer research funds and blowing...
White House backs new FDA guidelines for vetting COVID-19 vaccines
The White House has endorsed new safety standards for coronavirus vaccines after initially opposing the guidelines -- which make it unlikely that a shot will be cleared before Election Day,...
Board of Elections resends 99K ballots in Brooklyn after blunder
The embattled New York City Board of Elections reported Tuesday that it has processed 685,000 mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 general election and re-sent absentee ballots to 99,000 voters...
Giants roster turns into confusing, never-ending shuffle
Who? Him? No, the other guy. No, not that other guy. That other guy. If you are confused, do not feel bad. You are not alone. Welcome to the New...
Frustrated parents peeved with DOE's coronavirus testing approach
Parents are getting testy about the Department of Education's approach to coronavirus monitoring in city schools. The DOE -- which had planned to start randomly testing kids for COVID-19 in...
Miami mayor: Trump should skip in-person debate if he's still COVID-19 positive
“I don’t think it’s safe, not for him and anybody else, anywhere or anyone he interacts with,” Republican Mayor Francis Suarez said.
Facebook banning all QAnon accounts
Facebook is banning all QAnon accounts from its platforms as part of its move to block "militarized social movements" from operating and organizing online, the social media giant announced Tuesday....
Biden cites 'furious division' in Gettysburg speech as Trump vows win
Democratic nominee Joe Biden was back on the campaign trail on Tuesday, delivering a speech at Gettysburg in the must-win state of Pennsylvania while President Trump remained quarantined at the...
NYC swingers club works out kinks to reopen amid COVID-19
Underground Manhattan swingers club Labyrinth says it's worked out all the kinks amid COVID-19 and is reopening — although some of the required safety measures could kill any libido.
House panel report likens Big Tech to 'oil barons and railroad tycoons'
"Companies that were once scrappy, underdog startups that challenged the status quo have become the kinds of monopolies we last saw in the era of oil barons and railroad tycoons,"...
Two members of 'The Beatles' ISIS cell to be extradited to US
Two ISIS terrorists part of a cell dubbed "the Beatles" -- who allegedly took part in the torture and slayings of several Western hostages, including journalist James Foley -- will...
Trump's COVID masculinity and other commentary
Pandemic journal: Don’s COVID Masculinity The left is “in a frenzy of Schadenfreude” over President Trump coming down with COVID-19, notes Heather Mac Donald at City Journal. New York Times...
Special election for ousted Bronx Councilman Andy King taking place near Christmas
Bronx voters will choose a new representative to replace ousted Democratic Councilman Andy King in a special election slated for the week before Christmas, Board of Elections director Michael Ryan...
Viral St. Louis couple indicted for waving guns at BLM protesters
A St. Louis grand jury indicted Mark and Patricia McCloskey for the now-infamous June incident where they pointed guns at Black Lives Matter protesters outside their home.
Get in on the latest skincare trend with this $15 jade roller
It’s time we talked about jade rolling. You’ve probably already seen these crystal tools all over your Instagram feed, promising to cure your skincare woes, but do they really work?...
Man's revolting condition brings new meaning to 'bug-eyed'
You could call it a flylash.
AT&T pushes ahead with auction of DirecTV despite lowball bids
AT&T is pressing ahead with an auction of DirecTV — and it’s shaping up to be a fire sale. The telecom giant last week invited a handful of suitors into...
Stuart Weitzman taking 25 percent off select styles for fall sale
Fall is here, which means it is time to stock up on some trendy new fashions. And if you've been specifically looking for some chic fall footwear, then you have...
Brooklyn Catholic school staffers and parents protest coronavirus closure
Parents and staffers at a Brooklyn Catholic school on Tuesday protested the decision by city and state officials to shut them down due to COVID-19 hikes in the surrounding neighborhoods....
Ex-construction exec pleads guilty for role in $15M Bloomberg bribery scheme
Former Turner Construction Company executive Vito Nigro pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiring with his cohorts to steal $15 million from Bloomberg LP in a decade-long, bid-rigging and bribery scheme.
Joe Biden tests negative for coronavirus, campaign says
Democratic nominee Joe Biden continues to test negative for the coronavirus, his campaign said Tuesday after committing to release the results of each of his COVID-19 tests. "Vice President Biden...
Stocks plummet after Trump calls off COVID-19 stimulus talks via tweet
Markets swooned in the last hour of trading on Tuesday after President Trump announced that he is halting talks on a next round of coronavirus aid until after the election....
Alexis Lafreniere has ex-Rangers coach drooling: 'Made for New York'
OK, can we just say this about the runaway hype and expectations surrounding Alexis Lafreniere? Go with it. Go with it, Rangers fans. The inevitable became official on Tuesday when,...
Michelle Obama calls Trump 'racist' for talking about riots, suburbs
Former first lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday slammed President Trump as "racist" for talking about violence at recent anti-police brutality protests and for saying he defended the suburbs against low-income...
Eddie Van Halen was a guitar god — and had US patent to prove it
Eddie Van Halen was a guitar legend who even had a US patent to prove it -- submitting what just might be the coolest diagram ever to the federal government...
Pedro Martinez lashes out at Yankees star for 'terrible mistake'
Pedro Martinez may have had a problem with Gleyber Torres stealing second base in the top of the ninth inning with a six-run lead in the Yankees’ ALDS Game 1...
Former library employee accused of stealing over $1.3M in printer toner
Now he's in a jam! A former Texas library employee has been accused of stealing $1.3 million in printer toner from his workplace over the course of nearly a dozen...
65-year-old woman says no one helped her during Bronx beatdown
A 65-year-old woman said she was "astonished" that no one came to her aid when she was slugged and dragged in the street during a violent encounter with an irate...
Playing ‘Baby Shark’ on repeat officially deemed a form of torture
Baby shark, don't don't don't don't don't don't. Two former detention officers at an Oklahoma jail have been accused of subjecting inmates to "inhumane" punishment -- by forcing them to...
Eddie Van Halen dead: Ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli leads emotional tributes
The passing of Eddie Van Halen, who died Tuesday after losing his battle with throat cancer, sent chords of sadness to those touched by the legendary guitarist.
Fake cops taser elderly man, snatch $20,000 in NYC home invasion
Two men wearing police uniforms, gold shields and masks claimed to be cops before they busted into a Queens couple’s home, zapped a man with a Taser and ransacked the...
COVID-19 survivor meets the plasma donor that saved his life
A Long Island man who wound up on a ventilator and nearly died from COVID-19 met the woman who donated the plasma that saved his life. “I’m going to give...
Across the great divider: Pence and Harris at odds over plexiglass at Utah debate
Vice President Mike Pence and Kamala Harris are at loggerheads over what precautions should be taken at Wednesday's vice presidential debate in Utah, with Pence's team now arguing plexiglass barriers...
Caliper CBD powder will completely transform the way you take your CBD
It’s time to switch up your CBD game just a bit — and the innovative brand Caliper is making it easier than you ever imagined. Caliper CBD comes in powder...
New owner of National Enquirer furloughs entire staff at four sports mags
The new owner of the National Enquirer is furloughing the entire staff of four sports titles the previous owner picked up just last year: Bike, Surfer, Powder and Snowboarder. It’s...
Kentucky AG fires back at Megan Thee Stallion over 'SNL' attack
Kentucky’s attorney general — who was ripped by Megan Thee Stallion as a “sellout negro’’ over his handling of the Breonna Taylor case — called the rapper’s attack “disgusting’’ Tuesday....
Security flaw in male 'chastity cage' could keep it from being unlocked
A glitch in a computer-controlled male "chastity cage" could cause some unlucky guys' privates to be locked up by hackers. The security flaw in the Qiui Cellmate Chastity Cage --...
Key banker in 2008 financial crisis loses suit against NYC co-op
Former Bear Stearns CEO Jimmy Cayne sued in August 2019 claiming that co-op board at 510 Park Ave. blocked the sale of his sixth-floor unit.
Inside Trump's supplement regimen — and what experts say you can try too
Trump is taking a cocktail of seemingly routine over-the-counter supplements and medications.
SEC tells GE it is considering a civil action tied to accounting probe
General Electric said Tuesday it received a Wells notice, saying that the Securities and Exchange Commission staff is considering recommending a civil action against the company for possible violations of...
Ozone hole over Antarctic is largest, deepest in recent years
The annually occurring ozone hole over the Antarctic region has reached its maximum size -- and is one of the largest and deepest holes in recent years, the World Meteorological...
David Solomon is making it harder to get to the top at Goldman Sachs
David Solomon wants to make Goldman Sachs the most exclusive club on Wall Street once again. The CEO, known for side-gigging in the Hamptons as a DJ, is clamping down...
Bill Belichick goes maskless to berate refs over controversial call
Bill Belichick briefly took off his COVID-19 prevention mask to argue with officials during the New England Patriots’ 26-10 loss Monday night to the Kansas City Chiefs. The NFL has...
Rays broadcaster openly roots for Yankees stars to get hurt
The Rays' animosity toward the Yankees extends to the broadcast booth. The Yankees took a convincing 9-3 win in Game 1 of the ALDS over the Rays on Monday behind...
These Italian islands are hot spots for incredible sex trips
Locals are making a very hard sell for the erotic islands.
NYPD cop who knelt on man's neck will be internally charged by month's end
The NYPD officer who was caught on camera kneeling on a man's neck during an arrest — images that echoed the death of George Floyd in Minnesota — will be...
Olivia Culpo calls Christian McCaffrey her 'best friend' in family photo
Let Olivia Culpo tell you about her best friends.
Cuomo orders shutdowns in NYC's COVID-19 hot spots
Massive swaths of Brooklyn and Queens will again have non-essential businesses and schools shuttered by week's end as the coronavirus surges, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday.
California man rescued after four days trapped in storm drain
A California man was trapped in a storm drain for four days before he was finally discovered and rescued, authorities said. A passerby was near the Main Place Mall in...
Parents at pricey NYC prep school force administrators to offer classroom learning
Parents shelling out big bucks for one of Manhattan's toniest private schools successfully forced administrators to offer classroom instruction this academic year, sources told The Post. The Spence School, which...
Israeli, UAE diplomats meet for talks in Germany amid peace efforts
The foreign ministers to Israel and the United Arab Emirates met in Berlin Tuesday as part of both countries' efforts to normalize relations, Germany's foreign minister confirmed. In statements to...
Legendary rocker Eddie Van Halen dead at 65
Musician Eddie Van Halen has died. He was 65.
De Blasio says COVID surge has not led to more hospitalizations
New York City's public hospital system is bracing for another possible tidal wave of coronavirus admissions as the contagion continues to surge in Brooklyn and Queens, Mayor Bill de Blasio...
After 6 months stranded, Easter Islanders will return home
RUSSELL, New Zealand — About 25 residents from remote Easter Island who have been stranded far from their loved ones for more than six months because of the coronavirus will...
How a Chilean raspberry scam dodged food safety controls from China to Canada
SANTIAGO - In January 2017, Chilean Customs inspectors acted on a tip from a whistleblower: The country’s prized crop of raspberries was under threat. Inspectors raided the offices of Frutti...
Netflix indicted by Texas grand jury over 'Cuties' film
Netflix has been indicted by a Texas grand jury for allegedly promoting “lewd visual material” of a child in connection to the release of the controversial French film “Cuties.” The...
'Projecting an image of strength': White House defends Trump's dramatic return
WASHINGTON -- The White House defended the coronavirus-infected president's decision to leave the hospital on Monday after a three-night stay, saying he was "projecting an image of strength" to the...
Meet the 21 MacArthur 'Genius' Grant fellows for 2020
Writers, scientists, a filmmaker, a legal scholar and an environmental health advocate are among those who will receive $625,000 over five years to use as they please.
Domingo German reinstated with Yankees future still murky
Domingo German still can’t pitch this postseason, but the right-hander is back on the Yankees’ 40-man roster. German was reinstated by MLB, the Yankees announced Tuesday. German served an 81-game...
Woman forced into amputations after insurance stalled MRI, suit alleges
Kathleen Valentini was told to get the MRI by a doctor Feb. 4, 2019, because of debilitating pain in her right hip that caused her to limp, a Manhattan Supreme...
Bryce Harper's J.T. Realmuto crusade could end in Phillies nightmare
While Bryce Harper continues his public campaign for the Philadelphia Phillies to re-sign J.T. Realmuto, team ownership expects the two-time All-Star catcher to reach free agency this offseason. Potential suitors...
Trump blasts Nancy Pelosi, rejects Democratic offer for COVID-19 stimulus
President Trump on Tuesday rejected a coronavirus stimulus proposal from Democrats and accused House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of "not negotiating in good faith" as he called on congressional Republicans to...
'Doesn't make a lot of sense:' Why Tom Brady is disturbed by NFL firing
Not everyone thought Bill O'Brien deserved to be fired. Tom Brady came to the defense of O'Brien, who spent five years on Bill Belichick's offensive staff, after the Texans axed...
California wildfires are huge this year, but not the deadliest
SAN FRANCISCO — With months still to go in California’s fire season, the state has already shattered records for the amount of land scorched in a single year — more...
House panel's probe into Big Tech reportedly draws skepticism from Republicans
A key congressional committee is poised to call for a crackdown on Big Tech companies — but some Republicans are already balking at its proposals, according to reports. The House...
'Saturday Night Live' paid audience $150 to get past state COVID-19 rules
Who got the last laugh now? "Saturday Night Live" hosted a live audience at its season premiere over the weekend -- by doling out $150 checks to audience members in...
Three huge asteroids will skim past Earth tomorrow
Tomorrow is a big day for close-approach asteroids as three are set to skim past Earth. The largest could be up to 272 feet wide -- that's almost as big...
Staten Island man gets stuck head-first in empty koi pond
Koi-tastrophe averted. A Staten Island man fell head-first into his koi pond and got stuck there for a half-hour Tuesday afternoon when trying to clean out the front-yard fish habitat....
David Letterman makes Kim Kardashian cry in 'My Next Guest' trailer
His next guest needs a Kleenex — and Lizzo and Robert Downey Jr. make juicy appearances, too.
Funeral worker stops brothers comforting their mother at dad's service
A funeral worker sparked outrage in the UK after he was filmed interrupting a crematorium service to enforce lockdown rules -- stopping the dead man's wife from being hugged by...
Kidnapped woman rescued after writing 911 on hand, cops say
A Utah woman escaped captivity by writing "911" on her hand and discreetly showing it to a locksmith, police said. The woman told police she was held against her will...
Thousands shackled for mental health issues globally: Human Rights Watch
ABUJA, Oct 6 - Hundreds of thousands of men, women and children with mental health conditions are living chained up in roughly 60 countries, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday....
Teen spending drops to record low amid COVID-19 crisis
America's teens are spending less money than they have in at least two decades as the coronavirus continues to disrupt their daily routines, a new survey shows. Teenagers polled in...
Gerrit Cole gets support from wife, baby boy during Yankees win
Take Caden Cole out to the ball game.
Brooklyn shop under fire after banning residents from coronavirus hot spots
A Brooklyn pottery business refused to let in residents from some of the city’s COVID-19 hot spots, including those in heavily Jewish neighborhoods — prompting cries of anti-Semitism and forcing...
Man busted for impersonating Homeland Security, brandishing gun at Walmart
A Pennsylvania man was busted for impersonating a Department of Homeland Security officer and ordering a Walmart shopper to wear a mask at gunpoint, authorities said. Michael Baglio, 72, faces...
Apple's long-awaited iPhone 12 event now has a date
Apple's long-awaited iPhone 12 event will take place on Oct. 13, the company confirmed Tuesday. Next week's keynote — which Apple teased with the tagline "Hi, Speed" in invitations —...
Protesters take to streets after black man killed by Texas cop
Protesters streamed through the streets of Wolfe City, Texas, on Monday night, chanting the name of Jonathan Price -- the black man who was killed by a police officer over...
Social media star may have broken law with nude #bootyforbiden posts
"if u send me proof u voted for Biden I'll send you a nude for free."
Wild video shows drunk mom crash into house with three kids in SUV
She got smashed all right. A mom of three flew off the road and drunkenly plowed her SUV -- with her three young kids inside -- into a Long Island...
Katherine Webb needs 'prayers for my sanity' with third son coming
On Monday, the wife of the Houston Texans backup quarterback, AJ McCarron, announced they're expecting their third child together, another son.
Rangers NHL Draft options for other first-round pick
With two picks in the first round of NHL Draft 2020, the Rangers have plenty of options to choose from, including the consensus No. 1 prospect: Rangers option for No....
Young Knicks forward is key to Chris Paul trade negotiations
If Knicks president Leon Rose takes the leap for 35-year-old Chris Paul, he may have to give up on Kevin Knox, according to an NBA source. The Thunder are motivated...
Amazon Music Unlimited discounted to just $1 for early Prime Day deal
Calling all music lovers! If you're always looking to perfect your playlists, then we've got the deal for you. For a limited time, Amazon Prime members can enjoy four months...
Pentagon chiefs to quarantine after top official's positive COVID-19 test
WASHINGTON -- The nation's top general and other Pentagon chiefs will begin quarantining at home after a top Coast Guard official tested positive for COVID-19 following a White House visit,...
80-year-old man dies after confronting maskless patron in bar
An 80-year-old upstate man has died after he confronted a bar patron for not wearing a mask and was pushed to the ground -- and now the other customer has been...
Ride or die? Terrifying cliff attraction not big on safety
China's "Blowing Flying Kisses" tourist attraction features no means of keeping riders from flying off observation decks.
Acting US Attorney Gregg Sofer will pick up 'unmasking' probe: report
Acting US Attorney Gregg Sofer will take up the investigation into the "unmasking" of former national security adviser Michael Flynn after Sofer's predecessor resigned from the Justice Department, according to...
IKEA eyes sales rebound thanks to surge in online shopping
IKEA sees sales returning to growth this year after the coronavirus crisis boosted shoppers’ interest in spending more on their homes, a trend the world’s biggest furniture retailer believes is...
Twitter flags Trump tweet for spreading 'harmful' information
WASHINGTON -- Twitter masked another one of President Trump's tweets on Tuesday, accusing him of spreading "misleading and potentially harmful information" about the coronavirus pandemic. The commander-in-chief tweeted Tuesday morning...
Trump has 'no symptoms' of COVID-19 after White House return, doctor says
President Trump has "no symptoms" of COVID-19 after returning to the White House from the hospital, physician to the president Dr. Sean Conley said Monday. "He had a restful first...
AMC and Cinemark vow to remain open despite delays of major films
AMC and Cinemark, two of the country's biggest movie theater chains, said Tuesday that they have no plans to dim their screens again, even as Hollywood studios continue to delay...
Roses are red, squirrels are blue?
An electric-blue squirrel was spotted in a backyard in Yorkville, Illinois. The video, filmed in March, has resurfaced on social media, causing many to wonder, "Are blue squirrels real?” The...
Hurricane Delta grows to major Category 4 storm on path to US
Hurricane Delta intensified into a Category 4 storm with 130-mph winds Tuesday on a course to deliver a blow to southeastern Mexico on its path to the US Gulf Coast...
Pence tests negative for COVID-19 ahead of VP debate
Vice President Mike Pence and wife, Karen, on Tuesday tested negative again for COVID-19 ahead of the Wednesday night vice presidential debate.
Ted Cruz, Mark Cuban spar over NBA's social-justice messaging
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz took a shot at the NBA's social-justice messaging Tuesday morning on Twitter, drawing a charge from Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban who branded the Republican lawmaker...
Second grand juror in Breonna Taylor case wants to speak out
A second grand juror in the Breonna Taylor case wants to go public about the secret proceedings that cleared cops of wrongdoing in the 26-year-old EMT's death. The unidentified juror...
NJ man dead after being run over by his own truck, police say
A man was killed in a freak accident this week in a New Jersey parking lot when he tumbled out of his own truck -- which then ran him over,...
'The Witcher' Season 2 first look: Rugged Henry Cavill returns
The images are bewitching.
Judge orders Iran to pay $1.45B to family of missing ex-FBI agent
Iran has been ordered by a US judge to pay $1.45 billion to the family of Robert Levinson, the ex-FBI agent who is feared to have died after being kidnapped...
NJ probing Trump event for skirting COVID-19 rules
New Jersey officials are investigating whether President Trump's Thursday night campaign event at his Bedminster golf course violated state rules, the state's governor announced. In a series of tweets posted...
If your man has a deep, sexy voice — he might cheat on you
Who knew the deep-voiced could be so shallow: study says.
LeBron James doesn't believe in trash-talking
LeBron James told Jimmy Butler that Miami was “in trouble” during the first quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Butler threw those words back in The King’s face...
The whispers about Cowboys coach's future have started already
It took four games for the speculation on Mike McCarthy's job to begin. The Cowboys coach is facing some early criticism after a 1-3 start, punctuated by giving up a...
E. Jean Carroll urges judge to block DOJ from defending Trump in case
Writer E. Jean Carroll, who has accused President Trump of raping her in the 1990s, is asking a judge to block Trump's unusual request for the Justice Department to represent...
Joe Biden's MSNBC town hall panned as 'infomercial' for nominee
Joe Biden's MSNBC town hall on Monday night was trashed by critics who questioned whether audience members who lobbed the former veep softball questions were really "undecided voters" -- calling...
Why the Rangers don't have as much cap space as it seems
The $12,994,444 of dead space the Rangers are carrying into and through the 2020-21 season has effectively reduced the club’s working cap to $68,505,556. And now it appears that the...
Five arrests made in Michigan brawl involving baseball bat, machete
Five men have been arrested after a caught-on-video brawl involving a machete and a baseball bat erupted in a Michigan parking lot during an exchange of property between relatives, according...
Seven people wounded in separate shootings across NYC
Seven people were wounded in separate shooting incidents across the city Monday and Tuesday, authorities said. Most recently, a 27-year-old man walked into NewYork-Presbyterian/The Allen Hospital in Inwood around 1...
NYPD commissioner gripes about maskless cop complaints
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea groused over complaints that his cops aren't wearing masks -- and said he won't be asking them to get tougher enforcing the executive order among the...
NJ-based Clover Health set to go public through blank-check company
Clover Health, a Medicare-focused insurance startup based in Jersey City, NJ, said Tuesday it will go public after merging with the latest blank-check company from Silicon Valley investor Chamath Palihapitiya....
NYPD commish says 'spoiled brats' busted during Jonathan Price protest
Two dozen “knuckleheads” and “spoiled brats” were busted wreaking havoc in Lower Manhattan overnight protests against police brutality, according to NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea and police sources.
Student says professor told her not to breastfeed her baby during online class
A California college student says her professor barred her from breastfeeding her baby during an online class — griping she was trying to do “inappropriate things’’ during his lecture. “I...
Fed chief Jerome Powell calls for more coronavirus stimulus spending
Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell on Tuesday called for more government spending to support the nation's nascent economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Both the central bank and Congress should...
Twitter is tweaking misinformation flags to make them easier to spot
Twitter is reworking its misinformation labels to make them easier for users to spot. The social network, which earlier this year began labeling fake or manipulated media as well as...
What is the Thatcher effect? Doc shocks TikTok with optical illusion
The Thatcher effect has gone viral on TikTok with more than 33 million users watching this mind-blowing optical illusion. See how psychologist Dr. Julie Smith demonstrates the phenomenon using photos...
Biden makes eyebrow-raising comments to young girls at campaign stop in Miami
Joe Biden's wife had to pull the Democratic presidential nominee away from reporters on the campaign trail to maintain social distancing, but that didn't prevent one of his signature eyebrow-raising...
Teen drives through crowd of BLM protesters, injures two
The driver arrested for plowing through a group of Black Lives Matter cyclists in Manhattan over the weekend was a teenager out on bond for hitting a guy with a...
Three scientists win Nobel physics prize for black hole research
STOCKHOLM — Three scientists won this year’s Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for advancing our understanding of black holes, the all-consuming monsters that lurk in the darkest parts of the...
20-year-old woman dies in crash with USPS truck in East New York
A 20-year-old woman died after crashing into a United States Post Office truck in East New York early Tuesday, police said. The crash happened around 1:50 a.m. Tuesday at Cozine...
Burglars beg priest for forgiveness while robbing church
"One of them, for anything he picked, he would say, 'Forgive us, Father."
Patrick Mahomes' fiancée goes on Twitter tirade after late hit
Brittany Matthews wasn't pleased with every moment from the Chiefs' win over the Patriots on Monday night.
Meat plants unlikely to close over COVID-19 again, exec says
The coronavirus is unlikely to shut down meatpacking plants again now that producers have taken steps to stop the deadly bug from spreading, according to one top industry executive. Those...
Masking for trouble: Wild brawl over face coverings erupts on flight
A covidiot who refused to wear a mask on an Allegiant Air flight because he thought his face shield was enough exchanged blows with a fellow passenger who took offense,...
Trump says he's looking forward to debating Biden
President Trump on Tuesday tweeted he's "FEELING GREAT" after being released from the hospital and intends to be in Miami on Oct. 15 for the second presidential debate against Democrat...
Coronavirus vaccine trial participants report grueling side effects
“It hurt to even just lay in my bedsheet,” one participant said.
Biden distances self from 'socialists,' says he's 'taken on' dictators
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden tried to distance himself from former primary rival Sen. Bernie Sanders and his "socialist" label on Monday evening, while claiming he has "taken on the...
'The Batman' delayed as Warner Bros. shuffles release schedule
Warner Bros' superhero flick "The Batman" starring Robert Pattinson has been delayed again due to the pandemic -- despite the fact that it was slated for release a full year...
Marlins' Sandy Alcantara will stymie Atlanta in Game 1
“Just as MLB managed to compress a full season into 60 games, you also have managed to squeeze a full season’s worth of losing into 60 games. LOL. Great job...
Star of controversial Texans trade reacts to Bill O'Brien firing
DeAndre Hopkins is taking the high road. The former Texans wide receiver, who was dealt to the Cardinals in March in a widely criticized trade, didn't take a victory lap...
Syria's Assad blames Turkey for fighting between Azeris and Armenians
YEREVAN/BAKU - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accused Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan of being the main instigator in the deadliest fighting between Armenian and Azeri forces for more than 25 years....
Kellyanne Conway is fighting COVID-19, daughter Claudia Conway's TikTok
Kellyanne Conway is battling both the coronavirus and her own daughter's attempts at going viral on social media. The former White House counselor is in quarantine after being diagnosed with...
Why Brian Cashman investigated outfield wall at ALDS
SAN DIEGO -- While the Yankees’ pitchers did some early pregame stretching Monday, general manager Brian Cashman walked the length of the Petco Park outfield wall foul pole to foul...
This 22-course IT training bundle is on sale for only $99
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 11% over the next decade—meaning if this is a field you...
Patriots have a quarterback problem without Cam Newton
The New England Patriots’ options at quarterback don’t look particularly appealing if Cam Newton is unable to return Sunday after missing Monday’s delayed loss in Kansas City due to testing...
Flyboarder takes epic lake stunt to new level in wild video
This acrobat took flyboarding to a new level over a lake in Moscow – completing three somersaults while propelled by a stream of water. Kristina Isaeva shot up to a...
Southwest Airlines calls for pay cuts to avoid layoffs, furloughs
Southwest Airlines has asked its unionized workers to take pay cuts in an effort to stave off layoffs and furloughs during the coronavirus pandemic. Southwest CEO Gary Kelly made the...
Sonos, Logitech shares tumble after Apple boots their gear from its site
Shares of Sonos tumbled as much as 7 percent Tuesday morning after Apple removed its high-end speakers from its online store. Sonos speakers, which were previously featured prominently on Apple's...
Walmart fruit recall: Pre-cut produce removed over listeria threat
Walmart is yanking containers of fresh-cut fruit from its shelves because of possible listeria contamination. The packages -- which include sliced apples, mangos, pineapple, watermelon, cantaloupe and grapes -- were...
Rihanna apologizes for using song with sacred Islamic verses at fashion show
This wasn't a good look.
Democrat club excludes only LGBTQ candidate from mayoral forum
The Manhattan Democratic club hosting the first mayoral debate for the 2021 election is excluding the only LGBTQ candidate -- because she's not liberal enough for them. The Jim Owles...
Melania calls Stormy Daniels 'porn hooker' in new recording
Stephanie Winston Wolkoff unveiled the recording on Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen's podcast "Mea Culpa" on Monday, in which the first lady complained about Daniels' photoshoot in Vogue.
Fauci issues warning over Trump's recovery from coronavirus
President Trump "looks fine" but he's only in the early stages of recovery from COVID-19 -- and his health could still take a turn for the worse, Dr. Anthony Fauci...
Aaron Rodgers' lonely touchdown flex wins Twitter over
Aaron Rodgers is really having some fun this season. After scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of Monday's game against the Atlanta Falcons, the Packers quarterback celebrated solo in...
Mars is coming close to Earth tonight — here's how and when to see it
It's a good month for stargazing.
'White people' slammed for opening ancient Egyptian mummy tomb
Social-media watchdogs are slamming "white people" for unearthing a 2,500-year-old mummy from its tomb in the sprawling Saqqara necropolis of Egypt. Archaeologists discovered 59 coffins belonging to Egyptian priests and...
Disturbing video captures machete attack in Bronx bodega
Disturbing video captures the moment two groups of machete-wielding men do battle in the doorway of a Bronx bodega, with two of them desperately trying to fend off a larger...
NJ judge recalls moment son died in her arms after deadly attack
New Jersey federal Judge Esther Salas on Tuesday recalled the moment her only son died in her arms following an ambush by a deranged lawyer who was gunning for her....
'What the hell happened?' Giants legend baffled by franchise's sad decline
Osi Umenyiora won two Super Bowl rings with the Giants, and the Ring of Honor legend believes his former team has lost its way and its identity. The two-time Pro...
'The Blacklist' and 'Twin Peaks' actor dead at 63
The actor died from West Nile Virus.
Trump makes economic pledge amid coronavirus recovery
President Trump, back in the White House after being treated for the coronavirus at Walter Reed medical center, said Tuesday Americans have learned to live with the flu and will...
Google rebrands office apps package as 'Workspace,' drops G Suite
Google rolled out a new name for its suite of workplace apps Tuesday along with a slate of new features to make collaboration easier.
Senator who chairs transport committee ripped for going maskless on flight
Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker, who chairs a committee that oversees airlines and transportation policy, was spotted aboard a Delta plane with his mask dangling under his chin for most of...
US attorney heading up Flynn unmasking probe resigns from Justice Dept.
The US attorney who was heading up the investigation into the "unmasking" of former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn resigned from the Justice Department on Monday. “This morning...
White professor allegedly posed as woman of color on Twitter
Craig Chapman allegedly secretly tweeted under the name The Science Femme and handle @piney_the to rail against the left, transgender and even people of color to his more than 13,000...
Yankees-Rays heated history was lurking in final inning
It is common knowledge the Yankees believe the Rays’ pitchers spend too much time throwing up and in. That is the crux of what has turned into each team disliking...
Fantasy football Week 5 waiver wire pickups: D'Ernest Johnson, Justin Jackson
It's Week 5 of the 2020 NFL season and hopefully you made it through the first week of tumultuous COVID-19 news and postponements just in time for the first week...
Gerrit Cole's 'grind' was just enough for Yankees
The Yankees didn’t sign Gerrit Cole to the richest contract in MLB history for a pitcher to be a grinder, but that’s what he was for most of Monday’s 9-3...
Tesla reportedly eliminates its PR department
Tesla apparently has a new strategy for dealing with journalists: Don't deal with them at all. The electric car giant has dissolved its global public relations team, leaving the press...
Trump to receive additional coronavirus treatment at the White House
President Trump will continue receiving treatment for the coronavirus at the White House, where he returned Monday after spending three days at the nearby Walter Reed National Military Medical Center,...
McConnell lays out when Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation will begin
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said it's full speed ahead on confirmation hearings for President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, despite a number of Republican senators ailing...
Chris Cuomo ripped for mocking Trump's White House return
Chris Cuomo is getting ripped for mocking President Trump's return to the White House and reminded of his own video marking his return from coronavirus -- even after he'd already...
Trump blasts Biden over his bold vow about Roe v. Wade
Joe Biden pledged to enact legislation making abortion rights the law of the land -- should Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett play a role in overturning the landmark ruling.
Gym apologizes for '12 Years of Slave' workout during Black History Month
A UK gym has apologized for a tone-deaf advertisement on Facebook about a “12 Years of Slave” workout to mark Black History Month, according to reports. “Slavery was hard and...
Kayleigh McEnany gives update on COVID-19 diagnosis
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said she's "feeling great" and having no symptoms after she announced that she had tested positive for the coronavirus. “I’m feeling great. I’m having...
Browns on verge of a power rankings breakthrough
The first seven teams held their placing in The Post’s weekly NFL power rankings, with only some minor jockeying in the Top 10 due to New England’s loss (sans Cam...
Kim Jong Un calls for new campaign before possibly unveiling new weapons
Ahead of a military parade in which he may unveil his latest weaponry, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered an 80-day national campaign to boost the ailing economy....
Three killed in fiery crash when car slams into tree in Queens
Three people were killed in a single-car crash in Queens early Tuesday, cops said. The Nissan Altima, carrying four passengers, went up in flames after it slammed into a tree...
Domino’s delivery worker caught on camera rubbing ice cream on crotch
A Domino’s delivery man in England was caught on a doorbell camera rubbing a pint of ice on his crotch before giving the frozen treat to his customer, according to...
Toddler killed in his mother's arms during carjacking
A young boy was killed in his mother's arms during a carjacking in Texas over the weekend. Zayden McLean, who would have turned 2 years old next month, died when...
The Yankees are savages again: Sherman
Both of these were true about the Yankees offense Monday night — their lineup was performing wonderfully, yet hungering for a huge hit. Through eight innings so much good happened...
Murdered child star haunts LA home 30 years later, owners say
And you thought your home-schooled rugrat was a terror. The Bernal family was excited to move into a Canoga Park, California, home 19 years ago. But not too long after...
New Yorkers paint elaborate murals on apartment walls during pandemic
Yale Law School grad Morgane Richer La Flèche found her calling when the bar exam got postponed.
Rays' greatest fears of Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton came true
Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash knew his team had received some fortunate timing when it played the Yankees during the regular season. The Rays beat the Yankees eight out of...
Arkansas police officer killed, another injured in motel shooting
An Arkansas police officer was fatally shot and another was wounded in an "exchange of gunfire" at a motel on Monday, according to police. Pine Bluff Police Department officers arrived...
Cop charged with murder in fatal shooting of Texas man who broke up fight
A Texas police officer was charged with murder Monday night in connection with the fatal shooting of a black man who was trying to break up a fight, a report...
Yankees-Rays drama carries on despite all the weirdness
SAN DIEGO — It’s official: Yankees-Rays plays anywhere. It’s also official: Four days off didn’t reduce the 2020 Yankees’ October mojo one bit. It seems to have only strengthened it....
Gerrit Cole's epic stand came when Yankees needed it most: Sherman
Gerrit Cole wasn’t great — until he needed to be. When he absolutely had to make a pitch, he made one like he hadn’t at any other point in his...
Influencer transforms her tiny Manhattan rental with DIY hacks
It cost Chelsey Brown just $3,000 to jazz up her NoMad studio. Here's how she did it.
Kyle Higashioka looks like more than a personal catcher
Kyle Higashioka is showing he might be more than simply Gerrit Cole’s personal catcher. The backup, catching Cole for a sixth consecutive start in place of Gary Sanchez, homered to...
Clint Frazier is the master at waiting his turn
At THE moment of contact, you could hear almost all of Clint Frazier’s loyal constituents leap to their feet and lend their voices to the night. These are the moments...
NHL superstar tests positive for coronavirus
EDMONTON, Alberta — Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid has tested positive for COVID-19. McDavid, a 23-year-old forward, is self-quarantining at home and experiencing mild symptoms, according to the Oilers. “He...
Biden suggests Trump is 'responsible' for contracting coronavirus
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden suggested on Monday night that President Trump is partly at fault for his own coronavirus diagnosis. Biden lobbed the criticism in an NBC town hall...