May 22, 2020
Aaron Judge's Yankees rehab is stuck at critical juncture
Marcus Thames has been able to work with a handful of players who stayed in Tampa during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Yankees hitting coach is still waiting for Aaron...
FBI identifies gunman in naval air base shooting as Syrian-born American citizen
The gunman killed in Thursday's shootout at a US naval air base in Texas has been identified as 20-year-old Syrian-born American citizen Adam Aalim Alsahli, the FBI announced Friday. The...
SEC provides a glimmer of college football hope
Could college football actually be starting on time? The nation’s premier conference is taking action to be ready to do so. SEC athletes are being allowed to return to campus...
Hertz files for bankruptcy protection amid coronavirus pandemic
Hertz filed for bankruptcy protection Friday, unable to withstand the coronavirus pandemic that has crippled global travel and with it, the heavily indebted 102-year-old car rental company's business. The Estero,...
A note to Joe Biden: You ain’t Barack
Joe Biden finally made some news from his undisclosed location somewhere in central lockdown Delaware. He appeared Friday on “The Breakfast Club,” where he was interviewed by Charlamagne tha God. It...
Charles Oakley reacts to Patrick Ewing's coronavirus fight
Charles Oakley appears to have called off his Patrick Ewing bashing. Oakley delivered a heartfelt message on social media after his former Knicks teammate and current Georgetown coach announced Friday...
Ghislaine Maxwell wins questioning delay in sexual battery suit
Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffery Epstein’s reclusive girlfriend and confidant, reportedly won a request Friday to delay her questioning in a civil suit alleging she committed sexual battery against a teen girl....
NYC churches hit by coronavirus react cautiously to Trump's reopening plan
Pastors of city neighborhood churches hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic reacted cautiously to President Trump’s call Friday to reopen houses of worship. Pastor Adolphus Lacey of Bethany Baptist Church...
Cuomo issues executive order allowing gatherings of up to 10 people
Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a statewide executive order Friday night that now allows any gathering of up to 10 people, so long as social distancing is observed. The surprise order...
Marcia Gay Harden schools the men in Nat Geo historical series 'Barkskins'
Marcia Gay Harden had some interpretive freedom regarding Mathilde, the strong-willed innkeeper she plays in "Barkskins," Nat Geo's new historical drama set in 1690s New France.
Coronavirus pandemic shows how risk-averse Americans have grown
Do you remember the 1957-58 Asian flu? Or the 1968-69 Hong Kong flu? I do. I was a teenager during the first of these, an adult finishing law school during...
Now Joe Biden's defining 'black' for African Americans
There he Joes again.
The CDC's continued screwups make it very hard to trust
A new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that you’re highly unlikely to contract the coronavirus by touching contaminated surfaces. But will that turn out to...
Andrew Cuomo flexes his 'green' dictatorial powers
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is showing he’ll use his extraordinary powers under last year’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act just as we feared — to limit New York’s supplies of...
Fauci: Overextending lockdowns may cause 'irreparable damage'
Imposing coronavirus lockdowns for too long could cause “irreparable damage,” said the White House’s top doctor Anthony Fauci Friday. Fauci believes many parts of the country are ready for “cautious”...
Why social media censorship is worse than useless
Moderation, I can tell you firsthand, is one of the most important and challenging aspects of social media. With the COVID-19 pandemic, social networks have been under greater pressure than...
Democrats worry Trump'll reject election results — just like they did in 2016
In a recent Washington Post column warning Americans to “prepare for the possibility of Trump rejecting election results,” Brian Klaas asks: “If he loses, would it be more surprising if...
Clever croc 'target trained' at Bronx Zoo in Animal Planet show
Leapin’ lizards — this crocodile does tricks! Wild footage shows a zookeeper training a crocodile to tap objects with her scaly snout in exchange for treats during a yet-to-be aired Animal...
Sean Marks drops another Kevin Durant return clue
Nets general manager Sean Marks has given a first clue that Kevin Durant’s Nets’ debut will take place not in Disney World's fan-less venue Milkhouse Gym in Orlando in mid-July...
Jamal Adams' Jets discontent looks like Revis 2.0
A star defensive back in the middle of his prime with a few years remaining on his contract looking for a new deal. Stop me if you’ve heard this one...
Two-faced kitten named Biscuits and Gravy born in Oregon
This kitten is just two cute.
Patrick Ewing in hospital with coronavirus
Patrick Ewing has tested positive for coronavirus, and is sharing his diagnosis to raise public awareness. The Knicks legend and current Georgetown coach is under care and isolated at a...
$21M Brooklyn field hospital never saw a patient amid coronavirus pandemic
A roughly $21 million Brooklyn field hospital authorized by the de Blasio administration at the height of the coronavirus pandemic opened and closed without ever seeing one patient, according to...
Ex-Detroit mayor to be released from prison years early amid coronavirus, ally says
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is being quarantined at a federal prison while awaiting a likely release in June — years before his 28-year sentence for corruption was up.
Zion Williamson's lawyers push back in $100M legal battle
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Lawyers for New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson want a federal judge in North Carolina to rule that a marketing firm suing Williamson for $100 million never...
Ex-NFL coach out at Texas high school after 1-21 record
Success as a head coach continues to elude Mike Singletary. The former 49ers head man stepped down as the football coach of the Texas high school Trinity Christian Academy-Addison, the...
A survivor’s tail! Stunning video shows tiny dog make daring leap from bedroom window
Meet Underdog minus the cape. Jaw-dropping home-surveillance footage shows the moment a tiny Maryland mutt made a flying leap out of a one-story bedroom window — then pranced away unscathed,...
Paul Feig dishes on 'Love Life,' telling women's stories and quarantine
Paul Feig spoke to The Post about why he prefers stories about women, his pandemic-related Instagram cocktail hour and more.
Builder-to-the-star's estate is sued over deadly LI plane crash
Kin of a grandmother and grandson killed in a Long Island plane crash are blaming the family’s wealthy patriarch, who also died in the tragedy, for the incident, new court...
Wild retro songs you've never heard to help you get through lockdown
It's time to get funky. Here are five fun, quirky and wonderfully strange tracks to explore during the lockdown.
Meet the latest sex trend: Spite porn
This porn star is dolling out verbal spankings.
Memorial Day summer backyard essentials on sale — and under $50!
It's a long weekend in lockdown! Memorial Day 2020 looks a little different than most, but the sales are still on.
Miss Universe New Zealand finalist dead at 23
Amber-Lee Friis, a finalist in the Miss Universe New Zealand pageant, died on Monday. She was 23.
Today’s coronavirus update: Reopened states doing OK; Billionaires getting richer
Georgia, which scrapped its stay-at-home order on April 24, reported 862 cases Thursday — fewer than the 946 new cases the day before, according to state data.
Craig Ehlo regrets big mistake while guarding Jordan on 'The Shot'
Looking back at “The Shot,” Michael Jordan’s game-winning jumper in the clinching game of the Eastern Conference opening round playoff series, Craig Ehlo admits he has regret. If he could...
De Blasio throws cold water on actually having fun at NYC's open beaches
"You go out for the amount of time you need, then you get back home."
Michelle Obama's ex-stylist hosts VH1 series with Tamar Braxton
Michelle Obama's former hair stylist, Johnny Wright, is teaming up with Tamar Braxton "To Catch a Beautician" on VH1.
Biden walks back 'you ain't black' comment following criticism
Joe Biden tried to walk back racially inflammatory comments where he claimed anyone who would vote for President Trump "ain't black," telling African-American business leaders hours after the Friday morning...
FBI chief Christopher Wray opens internal probe of Michael Flynn case
The move follows the Justice Department's decision this month to drop its prosecution of Flynn, who pleaded guilty in late 2017 to lying to the FBI. President Trump alleges the...
It's a wrap: Cuomo compares wearing mask to using a condom
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday compared the importance of donning a mask during the coronavirus pandemic to wearing a condom during the AIDS crisis that began in the...
Man drowns at Rockaway Beach after being swept out to sea
A 24-year-old man drowned in the waters off Rockaway Beach on Friday afternoon -- setting an ominous tone for what could be a dangerous Memorial Day weekend on the city’s...
Pixar's 'Out' brings tears, cheers for studio's first gay lead character
“Finally!!! LGBT People also exist in the Disney / Pixar universe!!" tweeted one fan.
NYC is meeting 2 of 3 thresholds necessary to reopen, de Blasio says
The Big Apple is meeting two of the three required thresholds to reopen, the mayor said Friday, adding that the city could start emerging from its coronavirus-induced coma as soon...
William Roddie Bryan tried to 'confine and detain' Ahmaud Arbery, warrant says
The Georgia man who recorded the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery was arrested in part because he repeatedly tried to "confine and detain" the unarmed jogger with his vehicle in...
Mysterious lights over Australia may have come from Russian satellite
Australians in central Victoria were shocked to see streaks of fire passing through the night sky on Friday, sparking theories of meteors and aliens on social media.
20 handy products to help you get through staying inside and braving the outdoors
Quarantine has been an adjustment for all of us. Being away from friends, family, and co-workers took quite a bit of getting used to. And, now as lockdown restrictions start...
New York auto show officially canceled for 2020
Organizers said Friday they were canceling the 2020 New York auto show that had previously been pushed back until August, citing the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the venue’s use as...
New York man nearly decapitated father in alleged Zoom-call slaying, report says
"He kept breathing, so I had to keep stabbing him,” Scully-Powers told police, a prosecutor said at his arraignment Friday, according to Newsday.
James Paxton will be a different pitcher when baseball starts
With his surgically repaired back ready for the rigors of big-league pitching, James Paxton has been tinkering with his grip in order to increase spin rate. “I think I’ve thrown...
Ancient streets in Rome revealed thanks to massive sinkhole
The massive hole unexpectedly gave in last weekend close to the steps of the Roman Temple and has created a new archeological wonder in the Eternal City, The Sun reported.
Knicks shirt given out at MSG contributed to horrific burns, court papers claim
A Manhattan woman says a free t-shirt she was given at a Knicks game at Madison Square Garden was so flammable that it contributed to the horrific burns she got...
35 kitchen and food deals you can save 20 percent extra on now
Memorial Day is known for massive sales, but, when every store starts marking down products, it can be hard to differentiate which deals are actually worth the price. To help...
NY will not include ‘probable’ coronavirus fatalities in death toll: Gov. Cuomo
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that the state will continue to include only confirmed coronavirus fatalities and not "probable'' ones in its contagion death toll -- unlike New York City...
Browns auctioning off chance for fans to call plays
Monday morning quarterbacks finally have their chance. The Browns will give two people the opportunity to help script the first 15 plays of one of their preseason games, all for...
Coronavirus pandemic gives consumers a break from robocalls
Have you been missing something amid the lockdowns and stay-at-home orders? No, not human contact. Not even toilet paper. Robocalls. Industry experts say robocalls are way down — scam calls...
Jets sign Super Bowl QB as Sam Darnold insurance
The Jets made another move at quarterback on Friday, adding a Super Bowl winner. The team reached a deal with former Ravens and Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco, according to his...
Feds say Hollywood CEO stole millions to build manse, also swiped coronavirus $$
A Hollywood honcho involved in such flicks as “A Private War” and “Serenity” was busted Friday for allegedly bilking investors out of millions of dollars to splurge on his Beverly...
Matt Hardy: WWE's last-second push made me 'red hot' for AEW
Matt Hardy didn’t get what he was looking for to stay in WWE. He does, however, believe the company gave him quite the parting gift, making him “red hot” on...
Biden campaign boots reporter off Wall Street fundraising call
NBC News pool reporter Marianna Sotomayor said she listened to Biden’s opening remarks but was “quickly kicked off the phone call” once he opened the forum for questions, Fox News...
NYPD rescues suicidal man who scaled to top of Brooklyn Bridge
“A despondent male has scaled the Brooklyn Bridge and is threatening to jump. #ESU is actively gearing up to rescue the male. #Aviation & #Harbor are providing aerial surveillance and...
And now for something nude and different! Artist uses video chat for naked subjects
They're naked and apart, but they're not alone.
Coronavirus vaccine gets positive results in first human trial
The first COVID-19 vaccine to reach clinical trials in humans was determined to be both safe and generate an immune response against the virus -- a "milestone" in the battle...
If Kim Jong Un is OK, why is state TV scrubbing his emblem?
Kim Jong Un's Supreme Commander emblem has been erased from Korean TV, according to a new report. The emblem, composed of a marshal's star and wreath, was noticeably absent in...
Portuguese resort to test all residents ahead of summer season
CASCAIS, Portugal - A popular beach town near Lisbon plans to be the first in Portugal to test all of its 200,000 residents for coronavirus antibodies to try and help...
De Blasio says shuttered businesses will be able to hang on for months
Mayor Bill de Blasio insists city businesses forced to close because of the coronavirus outbreak are doing just fine and will be able to stay shuttered for months to come...
The best new summer skincare and beauty products
Add practical and pretty punch to your summer self-care arsenal with these fab new beauty products — from a silky sunscreen serum to a bold body wash.
Ohio to allow wedding receptions of up to 300 people starting in June
Ohio leaders announced reopening dates Thursday for several activities such as wedding receptions, bowling alleys and high school athletic training if they can meet required safety protocols. Beginning Tuesday, May...
Man wearing boxers caught jumping White House barricade
The incident occurred just before a hastily arranged briefing-room appearance by President Trump to urge the reopening of churches.
'My worst nightmare': Young grocer returns to work after coronavirus kills dad
The coronavirus struck Joseph Api and his two parents, but only the 20-year-old college student and his mom survived. And even though Api was still grieving the loss of his...
Dolphins fired offensive coordinator because he was too Patriots
The Dolphins offense wasn't exactly fearsome last season, but the firing of Chad O'Shea was downright bizarre. As detailed in the Miami Herald, head coach Brian Flores fired his offensive...
Amazon plans 'Summer Sale' to lure shoppers back from Target and Walmart
Amazon is preparing for a "Summer Sale" to lure back customers frustrated by shipping delays and other ordering woes that have plagued the e-tailing giant during the coronavirus pandemic. Despite...
'Rain on Me' video: Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande get wet and wild
"I’m just having the best time,” said Grande in an interview with Apple Music.
Mets, Yankees would resume training in Florida ahead of proposed MLB season
Baseball might return to New York this summer, but if spring training resumes, both the Yankees and Mets are expected to be at their sites in Florida, according to sources....
As big cats go hungry, Indonesia zoo considers 'worst-case' deer cull
BANDUNG, Indonesia - A zoo in Indonesia may slaughter some of its animals to feed others, such as a Sumatran tiger and a Javan leopard if it runs out of...
MTA to receive another $298M in coronavirus funds, Trump says
"Another $298M heading to @MTA, adding up to over $2B in federal funding from @USDOT so far, part of the $3.9B total from the CARES Act," Trump tweeted Thursday evening.
Coronavirus-linked illness is not just affecting children anymore
The puzzling Kawasaki-like inflammatory illness linked to the coronavirus is now affecting young adults — not just children, according to a report. Doctors across the country are now reporting patients...
Trump honors Harley-riding veterans at White House event
More than a dozen members of veterans service organization AMVETS were honored at the event with President Trump and Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie ahead of the Memorial Day holiday...
Car skims across pool in this heart-stopping crash
Who wants a dip? An SUV plowed through a stranger's backyard in Miami, Florida, skimming across the pool and crashing into the fence. The driver, a 57-year-old woman, reportedly had...
De Blasio, Shea debate best NYC beach ahead of Memorial Day weekend
But both beaches -- and others in the city -- will be missing some of their charm this weekend as beach bums won’t be allowed in the water.
Yelp reveals each state's most popular delivery order during pandemic
Well, we’re still at home — and still ordering takeout. Yelp has revealed the most popular food delivery order in each state during the coronavirus health crisis and the findings...
Trump orders all places of worship to open, declaring them essential
President Trump announced Friday that all houses of worship would be considered "essential services" and urged governors to "do the right thing" and let them reopen immediately.
Sex doll shops 'can't keep up with demand' during coronavirus lockdown
Horndogs on lockdown are hot on sex dolls! Demand for the human-like silicone gals have shot up so much amid the coronavirus quarantine, suppliers are struggling to keep up production,...
DOE probe into colleges finds $6B in unreported funds from China, Russia
House Republicans were monitoring the investigation into the schools to determine of they were violating Section 117 of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Woman mauled by pack of dogs contracts coronavirus while in rehab center
A Florida woman miraculously survived a terrifying attack by a pack of dogs – but ended up contracting the coronavirus while recovering at a rehab center, according to reports. Debbie...
'The next Lionel Messi' is a shredded 6-year-old
A 6-year-old has effortlessly performed 3,000 kick-ups and shown off his crazy six-pack as he continues his quest to become the next Lionel Messi. Arat Hosseini - who took the...
Trump to attend SpaceX rocket launch in Florida next week
It will be the president's first major trip unrelated to the coronavirus crisis, The Post has learned.
Mike Tyson gets more ripped with each intense training video
https://youtu.be/YtT4x1oPMqA There are still details to figure out — namely, an opponent — but Mike Tyson already has one important aspect ready to go for his return to the ring:...
Founder of wannabe Tesla competitor gets bankruptcy plan approved
The billionaire founder of electric-car startup Faraday Future -- who boldly challenged Tesla with a far-out car design in 2015, only to file for personal bankruptcy last fall -- said...
Christopher Nolan's new 'Tenet' movie trailer insists it's still 'coming to theaters'
Nolan is hoping "Tenet" will open some cinema doors.
Lance Armstrong's brand of sports villainy is complex and unique
We were out on our feet, jet-lagged beyond belief, when we arrived at the check-in desk of Marriott Champs Elysees. In the secret code of sportswriters – who, in normal...
East Africa fears 'triple threat' from coronavirus, floods and locusts
Countries across East Africa and the Horn of Africa are witnessing a “triple threat” from overlapping disasters as the coronavirus, locusts and flooding inundate communities across the region. The International...
China stands by pledge to implement US trade deal despite tensions
China on Friday repeated its pledge to implement its landmark trade deal with the US amid growing tensions between the two countries.
UN reports Yemen's health system 'has in effect collapsed'
GENEVA - The new coronavirus is believed to be spreading throughout Yemen where the health care system “has in effect collapsed,” the United Nations said on Friday, appealing for urgent...
The rich only got richer during coronavirus crisis
The combined fortunes of America's billionaires ballooned by $434 billion during the coronavirus pandemic, including Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg.
Rare skinny gene predisposes some to being thin: study
Here's the skinny on thinness: For some, it's genetic.
White House economist expects US to see 'highest growth' ever in 3rd quarter
White House economists say they believe the third quarter of 2020 will be the best in US history — channeling new optimism as states reopen following coronavirus lockdowns. Kevin Hassett,...
How these states fared after rushing to reopen
In Georgia, where Gov. Brian Kemp bucked the White House and local officials to lift a stay-at-home order on April 24, the state reported 862 cases on Thursday, according to...
Noah Syndergaard is in a $250,000 real estate battle
Noah Syndergaard struck out with his TriBeCa landlord — failing to pay the rent on the $27,000-a-month penthouse he signed up for, a lawsuit claims.
Jerry Sloan's death 'would've haunted' Deron Williams if not for sitdown
Deron Williams, the former Jazz and Nets star who clashed with Jerry Sloan at the end of his time in Utah, shared a heartfelt message about his late coach on...
Seagull hilariously pukes inside women's house: 'Get out!'
These ladies freaked out when a seagull broke into their home in the seaside town of Brighton and Hove, UK. Watch the funny video as Natalie Wattenbach, 27, and Charlotte...
Man named Jesus admits to vandalizing North Carolina church
A North Carolina man named Jesus was criminally charged for destroying a church’s antique stained glass window with a rock, reports said.
US stocks drop on simmering US-China trade tensions
US stock indexes dropped on Friday as Sino-US tensions weighed on markets struggling to gauge the pace of economic recovery from the coronavirus. President Donald Trump’s statement on China’s plan...
Trump aide: Cuomo should get an Oscar for 'blame-shifting'
A Trump administration official pushed back at Gov. Andrew Cuomo for trying to shift blame to the White House over the state’s own policies that may have led to more...
Cuomo says additional NY regions could reopen in days
Long Island and the Mid-Hudson region in New York could reopen from their coronavirus-induced shutdowns as soon as next week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.
Apple's new, lower-priced iPhone SE is a hit in China
The recent release of Apple's new budget iPhone has helped prop up the tech giant's faltering business in China, new data shows. The Cupertino, California-based company sold 3.9 million iPhones...
Ghislaine Maxwell allegedly searched trailer parks to find Epstein victims
Ghislaine Maxwell trolled trailer parks to find girls for pedophile pal Jeffrey Epstein to fuel his insatiable sexual appetite, Prince Andrew's cousin says.
Earth’s magnetic field is weakening and it's impacting satellites
Earth's magnetic field is gradually weakening in an area that stretches from Africa to South America and scientists who are trying to understand why. This weakening is also causing technical...
Mike Pompeo rips China's proposed power grab in Hong Kong
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday ripped China for its proposed power grab in Hong Kong — as the mainland Communist Party sought to establish its own intelligence bases...
'Parallel lives' theory is why Tom Brady will thrive with Buccaneers: GM
There is pressure now, expectations to win. The Buccaneers’ young roster will have a bull’s-eye on its back, a national following to deal with. But general manager Jason Licht doesn’t...
Experimental coronavirus vaccine takes big step toward mass production
A promising experimental vaccine for the coronavirus hit a milestone Friday, with British researchers announcing they will be progressing to advanced stages of human trials. The team from world-renowned Oxford...
NJ wildlife officials ask for public's help after seeing weird lesions on wild turtles
Wildlife authorities in New Jersey are asking for the public’s help as they investigate the cause of mysterious lesions showing up on northern redbelly turtles in southern parts of the...
At least three survivors pulled from Pakistani airliner crash wreckage
At least three people survived the crash of a Pakistani airliner that slammed into a residential area of Karachi on Friday, including a bank manager who was seen on local...
High-profile lawyer drops Biden accuser in sex assault case
Attorney Douglas Wigdor announced the split Friday just weeks after Reade, a former Senate sytaffer of Biden's, hired the high-profile sex-harassment lawyer.
Smithsonian collecting coronavirus 'artifacts' to document outbreak
Smithsonian curators in Washington, DC, have launched a project to collect artifacts from the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report. Curators on the American History Museum’s COVID-19 task force are...
City school parents to get $420 to spend on food amid coronavirus
Families of all city school students will receive a $420 gift card to help cover food costs during the coronavirus pandemic, officials said Thursday. The pre-loaded cards will be distributed...
Stay gold, ponyboy: Monster busted in horse farm sex assaults
Total nightmare. A Delaware man was busted for allegedly tying up at least three ponies and sexually assaulting or injuring them at a horse-riding center, according to reports Friday. Michael...
New Jersey couple enjoy an ‘al fresco’ date night in a pickup truck
This couple got a table in the back — of a pickup truck. See how two Cape May residents, Patty Behrens and Nate Douglass, found a fun way to do...
Little girl grows up before your eyes in dad's 10-year time-lapse video
Watch Julie go from zero to 10 in a matter of minutes: zero to 10 years, that is.
Family of Jennifer Dulos still 'haunted' by her death one year later
Family and friends of Jennifer Dulos said they're still "haunted" by the Connecticut mom's death and disappearance -- but that she continues to live on through her five children.
Here's a warning about exploding hand sanitizer (if you didn't have enough to worry about)
Just when you thought you were playing it safe.
New plastic-like product made from plant sugars only takes a year to degrade
Plastics are both one of mankind’s greatest inventions and also one of its most embarrassing failures. Plastics are all around us and that’s the problem. They’re not just in your...
Biden vows no tax hikes for anyone making less than $400K
Joe Biden on Friday promised to not raise taxes for those making under $400,000 if he's elected.
Nick Kyrgios makes tennis breakup more painful: I sleep with fans weekly
There's no breakup blues for Nick Kyrgios. While chatting with fans during a recent "Fortnite" stream, the Australian tennis star — whose split from Russian player Anna Kalinskaya was confirmed...
Somalia sees 'massive' uptick in female genital mutilation during lockdown
Somalia has witnessed a “massive” rise in female genital mutilation (FGM) as girls are kept home from school due to lockdown restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic, a report said Monday....
Legendary NBA coach dead at 78
The man who guided the powerhouse Jazz teams of the 1990s has passed away. Jerry Sloan died early Friday morning at the age of 78 from complications with Parkinson’s disease...
Fans slam John Krasinski for selling out — and cashing in — on 'Some Good News'
"Mmmmm taste that sweet sweet capitalism," wrote one tweeter.
How South Korea 'turbocharged' their coronavirus response with an urban planning system
SEOUL - When a man in Seoul tested positive for the new coronavirus in May, South Korean authorities were able to confirm his wide-ranging movements in and outside the city...
Woman launches profane tirade at Harlem Key Food over return policy
A woman launched into a tirade at a Harlem Key Food store — all because she couldn’t return bread during the coronavirus crisis, new video shows.
'Little Mermaid' sequel series will depict a miserable Ariel
She's down in the dumps instead of under the sea.
New Jersey gym reopens day after state shut it down
The defiant New Jersey gym that was shut down for violating the state's coronavirus lockdown reopened its doors Friday morning to cheers from over three dozen supporters — but otherwise...
Tanzania says they defeated coronavirus through prayer
NAIROBI, Kenya — On just one day this month, 50 Tanzanian truck drivers tested positive for the coronavirus after crossing into neighboring Kenya. Back home, their president insists that Tanzania...
Joe Biden says anyone considering voting for Trump ‘ain’t black’
Joe Biden told the host of a New York City-based syndicated radio show that he “ain’t black” if he was still pondering whether to support the presumptive Democratic nominee or...
The definitive summer playlist of 2020: From Doja Cat to 'Watermelon Sugar'
You can still grind in your mind.
$45 million isn't the real problem for Dak Prescott and the Cowboys
It's time, not money. Multiple sources are refuting a report from NBC Sports' Chris Simms released on Thursday as "definitely not true" that the Cowboys quarterback turned down a five-year,...
Google's self-driving car company Waymo loses head of safety
A top executive overseeing safety issues at Google's self-driving car company Waymo has left the company. Debbie Hersman is stepping down as chief safety officer after just over a year...
Watch a paraglider keep his cool despite facing certain death
Not today, Death.
Study finds nearly half of accounts tweeting about coronavirus are bots
Nearly half of the Twitter accounts spreading messages on the social media platform about the coronavirus pandemic are likely bots, according to researchers. Carnegie Mellon University researchers said Wednesday that...
Hipsters are coughing up $300 for bespoke coronavirus face masks
"If you’re going to wear [a mask], you might as well wear it in style."
Lockdown-fatigued New Yorkers flood parks, beaches: The Post’s week in photos
People across the New York region begin to escape coronavirus cabin fever and head for the beaches, parks and drive-in theater.
Cannabis stocks sky high amid hopes weed wards off coronavirus
Cannabis company stocks are skyrocketing as investors are high on new hopes that marijuana might help ward off the deadly coronavirus. Shares in major pot firms climbed in late trading...
Former White House butler who served 11 presidents dead from coronavirus
A former White House butler who served 11 presidents has died after being infected with the coronavirus, his family said. Wilson Roosevelt Jerman died last weekend of COVID-19, his eldest...
PETA criticized for 'Tofu never caused a pandemic' billboards
PETA is once again getting some pushback on its billboards. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has put up a billboard in cities in California, Iowa and Nebraska,...
Teenage Kobe Bryant's attitude toward Michael Jordan was 'so different'
Part of what made Kobe Bryant great was thinking he was the greatest, according to a fellow Hall of Famer. Tracy McGrady, who entered the NBA out of high school...
Kim Jong Un continues to lie low amid coronavirus pandemic
Three weeks after Kim Jong Un was last seen publicly, questions continue to swirl about his whereabouts as a South Korean daily cited a Seoul official as saying the reclusive...
The Jets owned Bill Belichick, Tom Brady for one magical day
The Jets were supposedly running into a buzz saw, facing the rival that had embarrassed them just six weeks ago and the MVP of the league in his own building....
Yankee slugger’s girlfriend tries ‘do you know who my boyfriend is?’ with cops
Aaron Judge's girlfriend Samantha Bracksieck name-dropped the famous Yankees slugger to try to get out of her DUI arrest, sobbing, "This is going to be so bad." Bracksieck, 26, wept...
Trump: 'We’re not closing our country' if hit by second coronavirus wave
President Trump said the US will not shut down again if a second wave of coronavirus infections emerges. "We’re not going close the country," Trump told reporters Thursday while touring...
DeAndre Baker's place on Giants roster in best-case scenario
You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York’s biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers to answer them in a series of regularly...
Washington scammed out of 'hundreds of millions' in unemployment benefits
Scammers posing as out-of-work residents have bilked Washington State out of "hundreds of millions of dollars" in unemployment benefits.
Trump blasts Michigan AG over concern he didn't wear mask at Ford
President Trump slammed Michigan’s attorney general on after she said she would have a “very serious conversation” with Ford for allowing him to visit the plant without wearing a mask.
'Rain on Me': Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande unleash a diva monsoon
"It’s been a minute since I’ve done something that poppy," Lady Gaga says in a new interview.
New York Public Library reveals '125 Kids Books We Love' list for big anniversary
Kids will be booked all summer.
Dolphins are bringing ashore 'gifts' while coronavirus keeps humans away
Dolphins in an Australia have been bringing ashore “gifts” from the sea — and volunteers say it might be a sign they’re missing human interaction.
North Korea comes to accept Kim Jong Un can't bend space, time
Kim Jong Un can’t magically bend space and time after all, according to North Korea’s official newspaper. The Rodong Sinmun this week denied that the Kim family are masters of...
City littered with wreckage, bodies after plane crash in Pakistan
A Pakistani airliner with more than 100 people aboard crashed in the southern city of Karachi on Friday, according to reports.
Nursing home patient beaten in brutal attack caught on video
The graphic video shows a younger man, who authorities said was a 20-year-old patient of the same facility, relentlessly punching the elderly man in his face, dozens of times.
Robot 'dog' is pitching in on the farm like a pro
A robotic "dog" named Spot went for a test drive on this farm in North Island, New Zealand. Watch the autonomous four-legged robot perform various agricultural tasks, from sheep herding...
When will NYC reopen for shopping and tourism??
Some 66 million tourists typically visit the Big Apple each year. So when will New York City's attractions and stores reopen to visitors once again – and when will the...
NY outsources jobs to process 2 million unemployment claims
While millions are out of work in New York, the Cuomo administration is paying people from out-of-state low wages to process their unemployment claims, the Post has learned. One of the...
Jamal Khashoggi's killers spared from execution after journalist's sons forgive them
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The family of slain Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi announced Friday they have forgiven his Saudi killers, giving legal reprieve to the five government agents...
What the final bid was on Robert Kraft's Super Bowl ring
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's Super Bowl 51 (LI) ring just provided provided a big boost to the "All In Challenge," which aims to be the largest virtual fundraiser...
'Hot' nurse gets support after suspension for exposing undies in see-through gown
Russian doctors and a politician have reportedly come to the defense of a nurse who was suspended from her hospital job for wearing just skivvies under her personal protective equipment....
Why Jets didn't make any changes on defensive line
Part six in a series analyzing the New York Jets. The Jets invested fairly heavily last offseason in their defensive line both with money and a premium draft pick. In...
Woman caught violating Hawaii's self-quarantine order after posting beach photos
A woman who traveled to Hawaii was caught defying the state’s quarantine order by posting photos of herself at the beach two days after arriving, officials said. Alyza Alder, of...
Elon Musk becomes true giant of industry with this seven-story statue
Elon Musk is now a true giant of industry. Tulsa has transformed its landmark 75-foot-tall Golden Driller statue into a likeness of the Tesla CEO in a bid to convince...
Baltimore pastor tears up cease-and-desist order: 'We're gonna do it God's way'
A pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Baltimore, Maryland tore up a cease-and-desist order that he was issued during a sermon on Wednesday night, a report said. Stacey Shiflett, who...
Long Island first responders rescue two horses from muddy ditch
Long Island first responders saved two trapped horses in Smithtown Thursday morning. The two steeds fell into a ditch in a wooded area of a farm on Landing Meadow Road...
Mets seeking encore from this reliever, minus the injuries
Part 26 in a series analyzing the New York Mets The Mets made some big splashes prior to last season to improve their bullpen. There was the trade for Edwin...
Nearly 50 former inmates rearrested in Hawaii after coronavirus-related release
Forty-seven former Hawaiian inmates released over coronavirus concerns have reportedly been rearrested for new offenses. City and state prosecutors in Oahu revealed the alarming statistic at a Thursday committee hearing...
Dennis Rodman picks side in teammates' rift with Michael Jordan
There has been mixed feedback about ESPN’s “The Last Dance” documentary about NBA icon Michael Jordan and the ‘90s Chicago Bulls, including from Jordan’s former teammates Horace Grant and Scottie...
Ex-Florida State lineman busted for allegedly striking girlfriend
Former Florida State offensive lineman Jauan Williams, who is planning to transfer, is facing misdemeanor battery charges that he struck his then-girlfriend two years ago, allegations he vehemently denies. Williams,...
Socially distant gambling debuts at Florida casino with glass barriers, temperature checks
Gamblers got good news in Florida on Thursday as one casino in the state reopened following the coronavirus closure. The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa opened its doors...
Why some golfers will sit out PGA Tour's restart
As comprehensive as the PGA Tour’s plan to return to tournament play is, a plan that almost all players have expressed comfort with, that’s not the case with everyone. Adam...