June 2, 2020
Belmont Park's new full-time race caller's debut is finally here
When John Imbriale was named the New York Racing Association’s full-time race caller in January, the longtime backup thought he would be stepping into the announcer’s booth at Belmont Park...
Trump to move Republican National Convention out of North Carolina
President Trump plans to move the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina over the state’s refusal to lift coronavirus social-distancing guidelines. Trump tweeted that he is now “forced” to...
Joe Biden sweeps all seven presidential primaries
Joe Biden has scored a clean sweep of the seven states conducting Democratic presidential primaries on Tuesday, not at all a surprise given that the presumptive Democratic nominee has no...
NFL, union agree to ban these popular training camp events
The NFL and NFL Players Association agreed to ban increasingly popular joint training camp practices this summer, as first reported by The Post and confirmed in an obtained memo from...
Belmont is perfect place for New York sports restart
If you listen close enough, even in the still of morning, you can hear the old thunderclaps of joy that have so often spilled out of this beautiful place, pouring...
How Greg Schiano is prepping Rutgers during coronavirus era
In his first seven months back coaching Rutgers football, Greg Schiano built a heralded recruiting class. He hired a staff quick to adapt to teaching through Webex meetings to players...
Redskins QB experience has made Trent Williams so thankful for Jimmy Garoppolo
Newly added 49ers left tackle Trent Williams knows better than most how important stability is at quarterback. Williams spent the first decade of his career with the Redskins and he...
Cops fatally shoot gun-wielding suspect accused of shooting man in Brooklyn
Police on Tuesday night fatally shot a gun-wielding suspect accused of shooting another man at a Brooklyn housing complex, police said. The first officers to arrive at the Kingsborough Houses...
Minneapolis school board unanimously votes to terminate city police contract
The Minneapolis school board unanimously voted Tuesday to terminate its contract with the city’s police department over the killing of George Floyd. Minneapolis Public Schools will stop any further talks...
Sheriff confirms will of Carole Baskin’s dead husband was forged
A Florida sheriff has confirmed wild rumors that the will of Don Lewis, the missing millionaire husband of “Tiger King” star Carole Baskin, was forged. "They had two experts deem...
Struggling Subway quietly leases Miami office space
Subway Restaurants is quietly making plans to open an office in sunny Miami, The Post has learned. Subway’s hard-driving Chief Executive John Chidsey — hired in November to revamp the...
George Floyd protesters arrested in NYC shortly after curfew
George Floyd protesters were arrested in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday night shortly after the city’s 8 p.m. curfew. A group of marchers were on the West Side Highway near the...
Saquon Barkley posts image of himself in 'I can't breathe' jersey
Saquon Barkley is the latest professional athlete who has spoken out on the killing of George Floyd. The Giants running back posted a Photoshop image on Instagram on Tuesday that...
Shame of Andrew Cuomo’s blame game: Goodwin
In my early days as an opinion writer, a savvy veteran took me aside to explain his mordant view of the job. It requires, he said with a smile, someone...
George Floyd family’s lawyer slams local autopsy
The attorney for George Floyd’s family slammed the local medical examiner’s findings that detailed fentanyl in Floyd’s system, calling it an attempt to assassinate the man's character. The Hennepin County...
John Catsimatidis eyeing another run for mayor of NYC
Business mogul John Catsimatidis is laying the groundwork to run for mayor again next year. Catsimatidis, 71, a Republican whose Red Apple Group owns the Gristedes supermarket chain, a slew...
Inside the competition that has potential to be Giants' crushing weakness
At some point — most likely, at the very end of July or early in August — the Giants will assemble and hit the field. When they do, someone has...
Protesters take a knee at Trump Hotel and Trump Tower ahead of NYC curfew
A mass of anti-police brutality protesters gathered in front of Trump International Hotel ahead of Tuesday's 8 p.m. curfew, as demonstrations continued to rage across the city for a sixth...
Sorting through this ugly MLB mess
On the bright side, no one calls baseball “boring” at the moment. These heated negotiations to restart the 2020 season continue to entertain, even as they present absolutely terrible optics...
Saks Fifth Avenue is wrapped in razor wire to prevent looting
Saks Fifth Avenue surrounded its flagship Manhattan store with razor wire on Tuesday to keep thieves from smashing their way in and making off with troves of expensive merchandise, The...
SUNY Chancellor to step down amid pandemic, budget woes
State University of New York Chancellor Kristina Johnson is stepping down after just three years at the helm to take the top job at Ohio State University, sources told The...
The lying about Trump is now completely out of control
Anti-Trump liberals (i.e., Democrats and the media) just have to find something — anything — wrong with the president, even if it means making it up. The perpetually not-President Hillary...
NYC removes 2,000 trash cans in preparation for more unrest
City officials have pulled public trash cans out of neighborhoods hit by unrest or that they suspect will be targeted by looters as the Big Apple faces its sixth day...
Man rips down Black Lives Matter sign, admits he's racist: video
A Queens man is under fire after he was caught on video ripping down a Black Lives Matter sign, calling his neighborhood a “white town” and using racial and homophobic...
SAT drops plans for home exam amid internet access concerns
The company that administers the SAT college entrance exam is scrapping plans to provide a home version of the test this year, saying it can’t guarantee all students would have...
Cuomo and de Blasio are refusing to face what rioting means for New York
Macy’s? The cops let them loot Macy’s — the Miracle on 34th Street store? Wow. Everybody who grew up in this town has at least once ridden the rickety wooden...
If protesters can march, why can't businesses open?
Remember COVID-19? Owners of small businesses that have yet to open but are in danger of being smashed by rioters sure do. As Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew...
Nails.INC releases affordable at-home manicure collection with HSN
If you've been longing for a much-needed manicure, then you're in luck. Nails.INC just launched its new at-home manicure collection with HSN. The collection features chic colors, replenishing treatments and...
People rent RVs in droves for fun, safe adventures amid chaos
Meet some happy campers.
Proof Twitter doesn't really care about tweets promoting violence
Last week, Twitter made a big deal about enforcing its rules on “glorifying violence” to slap President Trump. How about if it got at least as responsible when people are...
NBA announcer fired over 'All Lives Matter' comment
Grant Napear was fired by his radio station and resigned as the Sacramento Kings TV play-by-play announcer Tuesday after his tweet that said "All Lives Matter" amid the George Floyd...
Everyone needs?to get behind the NYPD and let it restore order
Enough: Lock up the looters. Crush the anarchists. Take back the city’s streets from the forces of destruction. As Monday bled into the wee hours of Tuesday, open looting and...
The first live New York sporting event since coronavirus is here
Riders up. Eighty days since a live sporting event was last held in New York before the coronavirus pandemic shut down the state, horse racing will be the first to...
Hipsters are turning cattle troughs into swimming pools
So-called “hillbilly hot tubs” are having a renaissance.
George Floyd's 6-year-old daughter appears next to weeping mom
George Floyd's 6-year-old daughter stood next to her weeping mom at a press conference Tuesday as the woman recalled how Floyd moved to Minnesota to help support them -- and...
NYC business owners urge Gov. Cuomo to deploy National Guard amid looting
"The governor has, on the ready, the National Guard. Now it's a question of, are we going to deploy them?" said Mark Jaffe, president and CEO of the Greater New...
Celebrity medium Thomas John dishes on new CBS show and naysayers
Thomas John, who bills himself as a psychic medium, is getting his closeup in a new series.
NYC shutting down Uber and Lyft tonight amid protest crackdown
For-hire car services like Uber and Lyft will be banned for four and a half hours Tuesday night as part of the city's attempt to crack down on days of...
James Dolan tries again to explain Knicks' silence
Knicks owner James Dolan sent a second email to staffers Tuesday to “clarify’’ his stance on why the club didn’t issue a statement regarding the police-related death of George Floyd,...
BTS star sorry for using Jonestown massacre leader Jim Jones’ voice in song
The sample was featured at the beginning of the track "What Do You Think?" from Suga's late-May mixtape, "D-2."
Artists support 'Black Out Tuesday' amid widespread protests
The music industry silenced its sound on “Black Out Tuesday,” putting a full stop on all business amid widespread protests.
NYPD canceling cops' regular days off, moves to flood the zone
All regular days off for NYPD cops are canceled, "effective immediately," according to a memo obtained by the Post Tuesday. The "finest message" dated June 2 went out to all...
Man killed while attempting to blow up ATM during Philadelphia protests
A man reportedly died in Philadelphia while attempting to blow up a sidewalk ATM during violent demonstrations Tuesday. The 24-year-old, whose identity has not been made public, died of upper...
'Pissed off' NFL coach says George Floyd statements aren't enough
Anthony Lynn, one of four minority head coaches in the NFL, hasn’t put out a statement like so many other sports figures as protests and riots have broken out across...
Louisville police release footage from fatal shooting of black business owner
Kentucky authorities released surveillance footage Tuesday showing the moments leading up to the death of David McAtee, a popular restaurant owner shot dead by police, and officials reportedly say it...
Giuliani calls for 'incompetent' de Blasio to step down amid riots
Rudy Giuliani said Mayor Bill de Blasio should resign or be removed from office for failing to stop the violence and looting that has engulfed New York City during protests...
California man caught cannibalizing his own grandmother, cops say
A California sicko was arrested after horrified officers caught him eating his own grandmother, according to a report. Dwayne Wallick, 37, was discovered around 2 p.m. Monday in the act...
Yes, antifa = terrorism and other commentary
Riot watch: Yes, Antifa = Terrorists President Trump has it fundamentally right about antifa, explains the Washington Examiner’s editorial board. The nation is seeing “a troupe of professional revolutionaries and...
Judge asks appeals court for more time on dismissal of Mike Flynn case
The judge overseeing the prosecution of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is asking a federal appeals court for time to consider the Justice Department's motion to drop the case,...
George W. Bush releases statement on George Floyd's death
The former president’s statement was his first on the May 25 death of George Floyd, and he explained his reticence by saying “this is not the time to lecture. It’s...
NYPD cops ignore directive, abandon masks during clashes with protesters
NYPD cops have been ignoring an official directive and abandoning their coronavirus face masks amid the violent protests over George Floyd's killing -- even though a top official took on...
Teen's half-'blackface' makeup tutorial on TikTok sparks outrage
If it seems like blackface, it probably is.
NFL players slam league’s George Floyd message
The NFL issued a statement in response to the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement. But, according to two players who make their living in the...
Hundreds of 'looters' to be cut loose without bail
More than 400 people were awaiting arraignment in Manhattan criminal court Tuesday afternoon for allegedly looting stores Monday night -- and most will likely be cut loose without bail because...
Video shows aftermath of looters ransacking businesses in The Bronx
This is what The Bronx looked like just hours after violent rioters came to the area and looted small businesses, turning the area into a graffiti-covered, glass-strewn war zone. The...
Rush Limbaugh tells Charlamagne tha God he doesn't believe in white privilege
Conservative personality Rush Limbaugh said he was "sickened" by George Floyd's death but that he doesn't believe white privilege exists in a conversation on "The Breakfast Club," a popular nationally...
Good Samaritans trying to protect store from looters cuffed in California
Good Samaritans in a standoff with looters outside of a Los Angeles store were mistakenly handcuffed amid the chaos as police arrived at the scene, video shows. Three black residents...
NYPD barring traffic south of Manhattan's 96th Street at curfew
Most cars and trucks will be barred from Manhattan below 96th Street when New York City's curfew begins at 8 p.m. Tuesday night, the NYPD announced.
Trump tweets 'Bring in National Guard!' after Macy's flagship left in shambles
President Trump on Tuesday lashed out at the “hoodlums and thieves” who looted the iconic Macy’s flagship in Herald Square overnight — calling on authorities to "bring in the National...
Zuckerberg firm in decision to allow controversial Trump posts on Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday refused to budge on what he called his “tough decision” to preserve controversial Facebook posts by President Trump — despite a staff uproar that has led...
Child well-being disparities among minorities highest in US South and West
RIO RANCHO, N.M. — Childhood disparities around malnutrition, graduation rates, and early deaths are worst among rural, black-majority counties in the American South and isolated counties with Native American populations,...
Greek tourism minister says all foreign visitors welcome
ATHENS, Greece — Greece is preparing to admit tourists from all over the world this summer but will be adhering to the advice of health experts to ensure it remains...
Rep. Eliot Engel caught on hot mic saying he doesn't care about looting
The Bronx-Westchester lawmaker, 73, was at a press conference with local leaders and elected officials when he asked Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. if he could make some remarks...
Coronavirus 'deaths of despair' could reach 150K, new study suggests
Alcoholism. Drug overdoses. Suicide. These "deaths of despair" could reach 150,000 in the U.S. if more isn't done to provide access to mental health care, increase emotional well-being, mitigate social...
De Blasio struggles to defend social distancing, coronavirus rules amid protests
Mayor Bill de Blasio struggled to explain Tuesday why large religious gatherings remain banned and businesses deemed nonessential are still closed under coronavirus-related orders as thousands pack city streets to...
&pizza restaurant chain offers paid time off for activism amid George Floyd protests
Pizza chain &pizza is offering its employees paid time off for activism following the death of George Floyd last week. The fast-casual restaurant announced the news on Sunday. “For those...
Sister of suspected ISIS terrorist shot dead while trying to stab Florida cop
The sister of a man accused of planning a mass shooting for ISIS was shot dead moments after lunging at a Florida cop with a huge butcher knife, according to...
MTA resuming 'full service' next week — but wants help from 3K city 'volunteers'
Subways and buses are set to return to full service when New York City begins re-opening Monday, according to the MTA -- but the agency is demanding the city provide...
Stop excusing the looters — they're destroying New York's future
Midtown Manhattan and Times Square looked like a war zone Tuesday. The mayor and his would-be successors are a lost cause, but if Gov. Cuomo won't stop the looting, we’ll...
Minnesota to conduct state's first civil rights probe into police department
"The investigation will review MPD policies and practices in the last 10 years,'' Gov. Tim Walz said.
Pete Alonso calls out troll over 'All Lives Matter' comment
Pete Alonso continues to speak out amid the police brutality and social inequality protests across the country that were sparked by the killing of George Floyd, a black man in...
MoneyGram surges 31 percent on possible Western Union deal
MoneyGram shares jumped 31 percent in afternoon trading on Tuesday, a day after reports that larger rival Western Union offered to buy the company. The deal comes as MoneyGram is about...
LeBron James, Pink slam 'clout chasers' using protests for publicity
NBA star LeBron James on Tuesday slammed women caught on social media posing for photo ops near stores damaged in George Floyd protests. "They'd Do ANYTHING for Clout!!" the LA...
'Lady in the well' sheds light on ancient human population movements
WASHINGTON - The bones of a woman of Central Asian descent found at the bottom of a deep well after a violent death in an ancient city in Turkey are...
Huge 5,000-year-old horn belonged to now-extinct auroch
"Crikey, look at the size of this!" An ancient 27-inch auroch horn was unearthed by two net fishermen — brothers Martin and Richard Morgan — in the River Stevern near...
Couples should wear face masks during sex, new study insists
Safe sex during the coronavirus pandemic might soon require more protection than just the nether regions.
Cyclist leaves Central Park jogger in critical condition
A cyclist "collided" with a jogger while zipping through Central Park early Tuesday, leaving her in critical condition, according to police. The male cyclist, 24, was riding in the bike...
Feds file appeal to keep 'bomb-throwing' NYC lawyers behind bars
The pair of accused bomb-throwing lawyers charged with hurling a Molotov cocktail at a cop car in Brooklyn early Saturday were cut loose from jail on bond -- and now...
Mice are getting mysteriously smaller, study finds
All the better to hide from unsuspecting humans.
Warner Bros. makes 'Just Mercy' free to rent for 'systemic racism' education
“We believe in the power of story. Our film ‘Just Mercy,’ based on the life work of civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson, is one resource we can humbly offer to...
How NYC looters pull off 'well organized' scheme to target high-end stores
The looters ransacking luxe stores in Soho appear to be large, rival groups engaged in a "very well-organized looting scheme," according to a local who has been watching them across...
'We come to riot': Illinois man livestreamed handing out explosives
An Illinois man livestreamed himself handing out explosives and destroying property -- exclaiming at one point, "We come to riot, boy" at Minneapolis protests over George Floyd's death, officials said....
Southwest Airlines flight attendant brought to tears by American Airlines CEO
A black Southwest Airlines flight attendant had a heartfelt discussion on race and racism with a white passenger who she only later learned was Doug Parker, the CEO of rival...
Rapper mentored by George Floyd honors 'godfather' who 'shook the world up'
"There was a time when Floyd went out there [in the projects] with a kiddie pool and was helping baptize people.”
How to support NYC's black-owned restaurants and businesses
The movement has folks compiling resources like spreadsheets, Twitter threads and Instagram posts to direct New York consumers to order from, and educate themselves about, black-owned businesses.
Facebook software engineer quits over Zuck's policy on Trump posts
A Facebook employee has resigned in protest of Mark Zuckerberg's decision to allow controversial posts from President Trump to remain on the site. In a public post on LinkedIn, software...
Owner of store that called cops on George Floyd condemns police actions
The owner of the Minneapolis store where George Floyd allegedly tried to pass a phony $20 bill -- triggering a chain of events leading to his police-brutality death -- says...
MMA fighter shot in chest during botched robbery
Argentinian MMA fighter Bruno Canetti was left hospitalized with a gunshot wound to his chest after two armed thugs allegedly tried to steal his motorbike. The 29-year-old bore a bloodied...
Primary elections being held Tuesday amid protests, coronavirus pandemic
Voters go to the polls in eight states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday amid the deadly coronavirus pandemic and the continuing protests taking place nationwide over the death...
Peaceful black protesters arrested in South Carolina and Missouri
Two peaceful black protesters in South Carolina and Missouri were arrested during demonstrations against police brutality, videos show. In Charleston County, South Carolina, a demonstrator, identified as Givionne Jordan Jr....
Kenyans protest as police accused of killing homeless man
NAIROBI, Kenya — Residents of a slum in Kenya’s capital have protested the death of a homeless man who they said was killed by police for violating a dusk-to-dawn curfew...
North Carolina governor calls full GOP convention 'unlikely'
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday said he was still waiting for Republican officials to share a plan for the party’s national convention — and accused them of reneging...
In nod to #MeToo, China codifies sexual harassment by law
BEIJING (Reuters) - Two years ago, Zhou Xiaoxuan publicly accused one of China’s most recognizable people of groping and forcibly kissing her, setting off a firestorm in a country that...
NYPD chief rips Cuomo, says looters have left officers 'tired and bleeding'
Chief Terence Monahan said he had slept for only three hours since the fifth night of protests and that all his guys are "cut up" from struggling with troublemakers in...
Florida woman woken up by pair of fighting alligators
The pounding on Susan Geshel’s front door at 6:45 a.m. last Tuesday may have surprised her, but what was even more shocking was what caused the noise, a Florida newspaper...
NASA spots piping hot batch of new sunspots
Our Sun is incredibly important to our survival. We’d like to make sure it’s nice and warm and happy at all times, but our nearest star goes through a variety...
Six Atlanta cops charged in excessive force arrest of two students
Body camera footage shows the officers breaking the windows of a car and yanking the students, Taniyah Pilgrim, 20, and Messiah Young, 22, out Saturday night as they were riding...
NY Rep. Eliot Engel still hasn't repaid controversial 'mortgage loan'
WASHINGTON -- Veteran New York Rep. Eliot Engel still hasn't repaid a $125,000 "mortgage loan" he received from real estate developer and top campaign contributor Harry Bajraktari nearly a decade...
How Rutgers football's powerful racial justice video came to be
In the sea of social-justice statements flooding the sports world, Rutgers football landed maybe the most powerful team message. The idea to create a video based around players – several...
Soccer star's actress girlfriend flaunts 'competitive' sex life
Sara Sálamo is getting real about her sex-pectations with soccer star Isco. Appearing on the Spanish TV program "La Resistencia," the girlfriend of the Real Madrid midfielder revealed the couple...
Lawsuit just took a nasty turn for Zion Williamson and Duke
Zion Williamson may have to answer to the allegations that his parents requested and accepted impermissible benefits while he was at Duke. On Tuesday, a Florida judge denied his request...
Knicks follow their players' lead with BlackOut Tuesday post
While the Knicks are one of two NBA teams that haven't released statements on George Floyd’s police-related death, their players have been active. Knicks shooting guard Damyean Dotson has been...
Arctic declares state of emergency after thousands of tons of diesel leak into river
Almost 20,000 tons of diesel has been released into an Arctic river in an ecological catastrophe thought to be caused by thawing permafrost. Russian experts believe a giant fuel storage...
Animals are going extinct at 'fastest rate since death of dinosaurs'
Animals and plants are dying out at the fastest rate since an asteroid wiped out the dinosaurs 65million years ago, scientists warn. A study found that more than 500 land-based...
Woman slammed for selling 'Golliwog' dolls amid Black Lives Matter protests
A New Zealand woman has ignited fury online for hawking offensive "Golliwog" dolls on Facebook amid widespread Black Lives Matter protests.
NYC X-ray tech secretly filmed underage girl undress: lawsuit
The girl's mother says her daughter was getting an x-ray of her spine on Dec. 4 at New York Physicians on Madison Avenue when radiologic technologist Daniel Pozernick made the...
De Blasio rejects National Guard's help to control NYC looting
De Blasio claimed that the National Guard was not “trained” to handle rampant looters and violent thugs devolving the Big Apple into pandemonium.
Joe Biden to attend George Floyd's funeral in Houston
Joe Biden will attend George Floyd's funeral, a report said Tuesday. The Democratic presidential candidate and former vice president is set to appear at the service, which starts at 11...
Woman pretends to board up building for tone-deaf photo op
Hope her picture was worth it.
‘Protesting injustice isn't a crime’: New York senator calls for no charges
A New York state lawmaker is calling for anyone legitimately protesting during the George Floyd demonstrations to get a free pass from charges. "Protesting injustice isn't a crime," Sen. Brad...
DC police tripled arrests in protest crackdown after declaring curfew
Police in the nation's capital more than tripled arrests of activists Monday night while enforcing a new 7 p.m. curfew intended to curb property damage.
Cuomo hesitant to 'displace' de Blasio to send National Guard to NYC
Gov. Andrew Cuomo slammed Mayor Bill de Blasio and the NYPD on Tuesday for failing to stop looters from running rampant through the city — as Hizzoner admitted that a...
George Floyd GoFundMe raises more than $10 million in 5 days
A GoFundMe page started by the family of George Floyd has raised more than $10 million. "On May 25, 2020, my life shattered as I learned of the tragic passing...
Equinox accused of discrimination against pregnant women, mothers: lawsuit
Two former employees claim that Equinox made them miss out on career opportunities and eventually forced them to quit because they became mothers, according to a new lawsuit. National Account...
Cam Newton's longtime coach has warning for NFL
Redskins head coach Ron Rivera thinks former No. 1 overall pick Cam Newton has a chip on his shoulder -- and that could be dangerous. "The one thing about Cam...
Brothers, ages 6 and 7, killed while driving grandparents' car
Two young Missouri brothers, ages 6 and 7, died in a crash after taking their grandparents' car out for a joyride, authorities said. The boys died Friday in rural Jackson...
Box office could see massive drop in ticket sales this year
The coronavirus will slash box office revenues in half this year, and the pandemic is now poised to weaken the longtime status of movie theaters as destinations for first-run movies,...
Retired police captain shot dead by looters in Facebook Live video
David Dorn, a 77-year-old former cop who had spent half his life on the Missouri force, was shot dead on the sidewalk in front of a pawn shop early Tuesday...
Suspect in murder of Tessa Majors expected to plead guilty Wednesday
A teen murder suspect in the slaying of Barnard College student Tessa Majors is expected to plead guilty Wednesday for his involvement in her botched mugging death, according to an...
H&M temporarily shutters some stores over George Floyd protests
H&M, the world's second-biggest fashion retailer, said on Tuesday it had temporarily closed 95 of its stores in the US because of the violent protests following the death of George...
National Guardsman to protesters: 'I'm sorry for the loss of George Floyd'
A Minnesota National Guardsman knelt with protesters outside the statehouse in St. Paul -- telling them his "heart hurts as a human being" -- in a touching moment caught on...
Trump, first lady visit DC's shrine to Pope John Paul II
President Trump and the first lady visited the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Northeast Washington, DC, Tuesday, a day after Trump appeared at looting-damaged St. John’s Episcopal Church....
Not even coronavirus will stop Kourtney Kardashian-lookalike from getting plastic surgery
The celeb lookalike plans to undergo more operations this year, "even with a virus outbreak," she says.
Worse than war: My night besieged by looters and thugs in NYC
As every parent knows, children can sleep through anything when they’re tired enough. So it was with our two kids Monday night. They snored away, oblivious to the buzz of...
Top Air Force official promises review of department's justice system
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth Wright on Monday announced an independent review of the service’s justice system after a series of scathing reports that showed it disproportionately...
Some US salons, gyms, offices requiring coronavirus waivers before entry
As US businesses reopen after weeks of pandemic lockdowns, many have been posting coronavirus disclaimers or requiring employees and patrons to sign waivers before entering. From hair salons and recreation...
'9-1-1' star Ryan Guzman apologizes for N-word controversy
“9-1-1” star Ryan Guzman has apologized for his N-word controversy.
Tiffany Trump joins in on 'Blackout Tuesday' Instagram trend
Tiffany Trump joined in on a viral social media trend dubbed "Blackout Tuesday" and called for justice for George Floyd. President Trump's daughter posted a black square on her Instagram,...
Looter reveals his motive for being out during George Floyd protests
A California looter who targeted a New Balance store this week said he was mostly there “for the dough” -- and was only motivated “a little bit” by the ongoing...
Gilead developing inhaled remdesivir usable outside of hospitals
Gilead Sciences is developing easier-to-administer versions of its antiviral treatment remdesivir for COVID-19 that could be used outside of hospitals, including ones that can be inhaled, after trials showed moderate...
New York Times changes headline following pressure from Democrats
Democrats, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ripped the New York Times for its front-page headline about President Trump's announcement that he might deploy the US military to quell riots across the...
Al Sharpton will deliver eulogy at memorial service for George Floyd
The Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver the eulogy for George Floyd at an afternoon memorial service in Minnesota on Thursday, organizers say, as new details emerged about a later public...
Cop suspended for shoving kneeling George Floyd protester
A Fort Lauderdale cop has been suspended after he was caught on video shoving a kneeling protester during a George Floyd demonstration Sunday, according to a report. Officer Steven Poherence...
Pepper spray, 'Black Lives Matter' shirts become Amazon best sellers
Protest gear is selling like hotcakes on Amazon. Pepper spray and "Black Lives Matter" merchandise have become some of the e-tailer's best sellers amid raging demonstrations over the police killing...
Park Police say they cleared White House protest after attack by activists
The US Park Police on Tuesday said they cleared protesters from in front of the White House on Monday because they were attacked while attempting to install a new fence,...
Minor leaguer from Long Island on Royals' commitment
Last Friday, Alex Katz joined hundreds of his fellow Royals minor leaguers for a Zoom call that featured only two speakers: Dayton Moore, the team’s general manager, and J.J. Picollo,...
Hundreds of small businesses may have mistakenly received coronavirus funds twice
A technical snafu in a US government system caused many small businesses to receive loans twice or more under a federal aid program to help businesses hurt by the COVID-19...
Gov. Cuomo slams de Blasio, NYPD for failing to protect NYC
Mayor Bill de Blasio and the NYPD failed to stop looters from running rampant through the streets of New York City late Monday into early Tuesday under cover of the...
LAPD boss says George Floyd death is on looters' hands
Los Angeles Police Chief said that the death of George Floyd is on looters’ hands “as much” as the four Minneapolis police officers sacked over the incident.
Rep. Max Rose calls for deployment of National Guard amid NYC riots
“Last night demonstrated that the mayor has lost control of situation once and for all. If we are going to enforce an 8:00 p.m. curfew tonight, then the National Guard...
Former Obama aide pleads with looters to stop destroying NYC: video
A New York City woman who worked as an aide for President Barack Obama pleaded for looters to halt their destruction of New York City -- accusing them of "profiting...
Trump signs executive order promoting global religious freedom
President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to promote religious freedom overseas. Trump signed the order at the White House after a visit to the Saint John Paul II...
Gun range owner fatally shoots suspected burglar, praised as 'hero'
A Philadelphia gun range owner fatally shot a suspected burglar inside his business early Tuesday, police said. The 67-year-old owner told cops he spent the night at Firing Line Inc....
Jets capable of late splash with free-agent bust's $11 million off the books
The Jets gained $11 million in salary cap space Tuesday as a chunk of Trumaine Johnson’s contract came off the books. The Jets designated Johnson as a post-June 1 cut...
Video shows looters ransacking storefronts in Philadelphia
The footage, shot Saturday by a man on a bike, shows City Center in chaos, with shattered windows and shuttered stores covered in graffiti -- as large crowds fill the...
Pedro Martinez: 'Dirty' side of baseball can't be the problem now
Pedro Martinez isn’t siding with the owners. He isn’t siding with the players. Instead, the Hall of Fame hurler is on the side of who he believes matters the most...
Mitch McConnell denounces officers in George Floyd case, calls for justice
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has weighed in on the killing of George Floyd, voicing appreciation for the outrage caused by the death, while denouncing the violent protesters who disrupt...
Cops mistakenly handcuff residents instead of would-be looters: video
Dramatic video shows armed California business owners and local residents in a standoff with looters -- then getting handcuffed when the cops finally show up. The footage shows two residents...
Coronavirus 'clinically no longer exists' in Italy, doctor says
Italy — the first country in the world to surpass China's coronavirus death toll — was the first European country to lock down in early March.
How baseball's imperfect game changed much more than the lives of two men
“It is going to be the first line in my obituary.” — Jim Joyce It is not this simple: Joyce missed a call and the Astros committed baseball sins that...
NY AG Letitia James threatens to sue Trump over military deployment
New York Attorney General Letitia James has threatened to sue President Trump for mobilizing military forces to states to quell riots and looting that have broken out across the country...
Feds expect coronavirus to drain trillions from US economy
The feds expect the coronavirus crisis to drain trillions of dollars from the US economy over the next decade, in the latest sign of the pandemic's economic devastation.
Virus-tracking app angers thousands in Moscow with fines
MOSCOW — When nurse Maria Alexeyeva caught coronavirus at work, she isolated herself at home and followed the rules set down by Moscow authorities: She checked in with doctors regularly,...
Minneapolis police union chief rips George Floyd for 'violent criminal history'
The head of the Minneapolis police union says George Floyd's "violent criminal history" needs to be remembered and that the protests over his death are the work of a "terrorist...
Uganda to lose $1.6 billion in tourism earnings as a result of coronavirus
KAMPALA - Uganda will lose $1.6 billion a year in earnings from tourism as visitors stay away due to the impact of the coronavirus, President Yoweri Museveni said. Tourism is...
NYC's 8 p.m. curfew will be extended for rest of the week: de Blasio
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that he’s extending the Big Apple’s citywide 8 p.m. curfew, which kicks off Tuesday, through the rest of the week following a second night of...
NBC News reporter hit with flash bang grenade during live broadcast
An NBC News reporter covering George Floyd protests in Seattle was hit with a flash bang grenade Monday night during a live broadcast. Video shows the moment Jo Ling Kent...
Airline captain asks people to 'buy airline tickets' like they 'bought toilet paper'
This pilot wants airline tickets to be the new toilet paper... kind of. When news of the coronavirus pandemic first hit North America, reports of panic-buying started to spread, with...
Lennie Niehaus, composer for Clint Eastwood films, dies at 90
He did music for movies including “Unforgiven,” “Bird” and “The Bridges of Madison County.”
Raiders rookie on crutches after freak trailer accident
Henry Ruggs III, the first receiver taken in the 2020 NFL Draft, is on crutches after injuring his thigh while moving things into a trailer on Monday. “He was trying...
NYPD members forced to return to work in-person amid protests
All NYPD employees previously allowed to work from home during the coronavirus crisis must now report for duty in person — another “all hands on deck” move amid escalating citywide...
Baby chick hatches right before becoming food
This chick made the great escape. At an eatery in Bangkok, Thailand, a baby chicken broke out of its egg in the nick of time. "I was a bit surprised...
11-year-old skateboarder still eyeing Olympics after life-threatening fall
Not even a life-threatening fall can deter 11-year-old British skateboarder Sky Brown from pursuing Olympic gold in Tokyo. Brown posted a horrifying video to her Instagram Monday of a massive...
Poison, anthrax ruled out in mysterious death of more than 100 elephants in Botswana
Rising numbers of elephant deaths in Botswana are baffling scientists as they struggle to work out what's killing the creatures. So far, 110 elephant carcasses have been discovered in the...
Grindr to remove ethnicity filter in support of Black Lives Matter
Some customers say it's about time.
Second night of looting in NYC targets major chains in Herald Square, Bronx
Looters left parts of New York City in ruins Tuesday morning following a second straight night of mostly unchecked raids on stores, including Macy's flagship in Herald Square and shops...
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We’re willing to bet that the reason you’ve avoided going back to school has to do with time, money, your current zip code, or some combination of the three. It’s...
Trump lashes out at Cuomo bros. over violent protests, ratings
President Trump lashed out at the Cuomo brothers Tuesday — commenting about the mayhem that took place during protests in New York City and noting the CNN host's tumbling ratings....
Tennis star documents painful fall after Nick Kyrgios breakup
Anna Kalinskaya has had better days. The Russian tennis star, who revealed her breakup last month from Australia's Nick Kyrgios, shared a video of herself taking a painful tumble, likening...
TurboTax’s Deluxe Package is on sale in time for the new tax deadline
As a reaction to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the deadline for filing federal income taxes has been pushed back from April 15 to July 15. And TurboTax is offering 10%...
Jennifer Aniston auctions iconic 1995 nude portrait for coronavirus relief
The iconic black-and-white image depicts Aniston seated cross-legged, strategically covering much of her body.
Mississippi prosecutor says she hopes coronavirus 'spreads in riots'
Pamela Hancock wrote a Facebook comment hoping the coronavirus should spread among rioters protesting the police-custody death of George Floyd.
Joe Biden delivers in-person remarks on George Floyd protests
Joe Biden delivered an address Tuesday morning regarding the protests and riots that overtook the nation this weekend in reaction to the murder of George Floyd.
NBA legend dead at 74 after health issues
Wes Unseld, an NBA legend with the Washington Bullets who led the franchise to its only championship in 1978, died Tuesday morning following health issues which included pneumonia, his family...
Unilever stays true to mission to 'to do good in the world' amid pandemic
When the coronavirus walloped New York, the company had to do a double-pivot. First, like many companies, it sent staff home to keep the business running from their couches and...
Coronavirus cases increased in Israel after public transportation restrictions were loosened
The coronavirus pandemic is still ongoing, but the virus has seemingly started to subside in many areas across the country. This, coupled with the fact that many people are growing...
Louis Vuitton designer Virgil Abloh addresses stingy $50 donation to protesters
He was thoroughly dressed down on social media.
'Last night was total chaos': NYPD faced with unprecedented mayhem
New York City descended into "total chaos" overnight, as swarms of looters took advantage of a fifth night of George Floyd protests, a high-ranking NYPD member admitted to The Post...
Wounded America: US gripped by senseless violence and looting
Cities across the US were rocked by yet another night of heated protests, violence against cops and looting — one week after the death of George Floyd at the hands...
‘Mission: Impossible 7’ to restart filming in September after coronavirus hiatus
First assistant director Tommy Gormley says he is “convinced” that the Tom Cruise franchise could be wrapped by May 2021.
Workers use digger to keep looters from taking Gucci handbags
High fashion saved the day. Construction workers used a digger to save dozens of expensive Gucci handbags from being stolen by looters early Tuesday -- by scooping them out of...
Everything to know about ‘Blackout Tuesday’ on social media
Activists and celebrities draped social media in black Tuesday to show support for protests sparked by the police killing of George Floyd.
Police dispatcher resigns over Facebook comment on George Floyd protester
A New Jersey police dispatcher has resigned over comments he made on Facebook about a young black child protesting police brutality, township and department officials said. Marc Repace, who worked...
Mayor de Blasio holds a press briefing
Mayor Bill de Blasio holds a press conference live from City Hall in New York City.
Apple is tracking the iPhones stolen by looters
Apple has an eerie message for the looters who have pillaged its stores during recent protests: We're watching you. Thieves who made off with iPhones from ransacked Apple retail locations...
Four fraternity brothers die in small plane crash minutes after takeoff
Four former fraternity brothers were killed when the small plane they were in crashed in an Illinois farm field -- just minutes after posing for a photo together aboard the...
China reportedly delayed releasing critical coronavirus data to WHO
China delayed releasing critical information about the coronavirus in the weeks after the outbreak was first reported -- even as the World Health Organization publicly lauded the Communist country for...
Jets star on George Floyd death: 'Stop killing us'
Jets star Jamal Adams took to Twitter Monday night to share his thoughts on the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and the growing protests and civil unrest...
Retired NYPD cop shot during dispute in the Bronx
A retired NYPD cop was shot during a dispute in the Bronx early Tuesday, cops said. The 53-year-old man was in the middle of a confrontation with another man around...
Cop in fatal shooting of black business owner mocked protesters on Facebook
Louisville cop Katie Crews, who was put on leave after returning fire on a large crowd during protests, mocked demonstrators days earlier on Facebook.
Grindr buyer reportedly has ties to Chinese owner of app
The investor group that's buying Grindr has connections to the Chinese tech firm that was forced to sell the gay dating app in the first place, a new report says....
Eminem's Shady Records joins #BlackoutTuesday amid criticism of the campaign
Eminem has joined the cause. The 47-year-old rapper announced that his music studio, Shady Records, will be participating in the #BlackoutTuesday campaign, a movement that started within the music industry...
Conor McGregor eats bees for breakfast
You wouldn’t BEE-lieve what Conor McGregor had for breakfast Monday morning. In a video posted to his Instagram story, the UFC superstar appears to be eating dead bees straight out...
Bipartisan group to review program supplying police with military gear
The bipartisan group of lawmakers are seeking a review of a Defense Department initiative that transfers hardware like bayonets and grenade launchers to police departments.
This Derek Jeter milestone was torture, lies and ecstasy
Derek Jeter needed just 74 hits to get to 3,000 when the 2011 season started, but a sluggish start and a calf injury slowed his pursuit of the milestone. Finally,...
MSG tax break could haunt Rangers during playoffs
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...
Biden suggests officers shoot attackers 'in the leg' rather than to kill
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden suggested that police be trained to shoot individuals posing a threat to them "in the leg instead of the heart," as the country grapples with...
City Council to vote on bill to criminalize NYPD chokehold use
The New York City Council will soon vote on bills that would criminalize the use of chokeholds by NYPD officers and force the department to create a standardized disciplinary system,...
Coronavirus mask rules could spur spike in bank robberies: regulator
The coronavirus crisis could make America's banks easy targets for bandits, a federal regulator warns. Requiring people to wear face masks in public amid the pandemic creates a "very real...
Las Vegas cop on life support after gunshot to head at George Floyd protest
A Las Vegas police officer was shot in the head and clinging to life early Tuesday after another night of protests over the death of George Floyd in police custody....
Part 2: Steinbrenner's obsession with destroying Dave Winfield
A series by Joel Sherman chronicles how the Yankees’ fiasco of 1990 laid the groundwork for a dynasty. The room was a step up from a broom closet. The visiting...
'Fordham is on fire': Bronx streets turn chaotic as looters run wild
Parts of the Bronx burned Monday night as looters had free rein to ransack scores of small businesses -- chaos that finally prompted Mayor Bill de Blasio to order extra...
Madness on 34th Street: 'Hundreds' of looters storm Macy's flagship store
Disturbing footage shows swarms of looters rushing into one of the world's most famous stores -- Macy's flagship on Herald Square -- as Midtown descended into chaos overnight. One overhead...
Toddler trapped in elevator gets dragged by child safety leash
Watch the heart-stopping moment an elevator in Huangshi, China, dragged a 2-year-old girl by the leash. Surveillance video shows the child's safety rope had become stuck in the door with...
Shocking video shows cop being mowed down by driver in the Bronx
An NYPD officer was struck by a hit-and-run driver in the Bronx early Tuesday, law enforcement sources said. The officer was mowed down at the intersection of East 170th Street...
Four police officers shot in St. Louis amid chaos and looting
Four St. Louis police officers were struck by gunfire on Monday amid the national unrest that has followed the death of George Floyd. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police force said...
Carole Baskin granted control of Joe Exotic's zoo
Carole Baskin is declaring victory over her nemesis Joe Exotic after a court ruling that will soon allow her to take over the eccentric big cat aficionado's Oklahoma zoo. A...
Lenny Dykstra alleges mass Mets conspiracy in confusing rant
Following a judge’s ruling to dismiss his defamation and libel lawsuit against former Mets teammate Ron Darling, Lenny Dykstra claimed Darling and Mets owners, the Wilpons, were “all-in” on conspiring...
Birmingham begins removing Confederate monument after protests
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Workers in Alabama’s largest city began removing a Confederate monument Monday night after demonstrators failed to knock down the obelisk the night before. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin...
Video shows wreckage of Times Square after night of mayhem
Video from Monday night showed the wreckage and destruction left behind after looters stormed into dozens of stores and took off with stolen goods, leaving behind a trail of debris....
Tiger Woods speaks out amid George Floyd protests
Tiger Woods is speaking out for the first time since George Floyd’s death, saying his heart goes out to Floyd, his family and everyone who is hurting right now. The...
This show is the only way you'll see return of sports in New York
At a time when the number of horse races in the country was shrinking because of the coronavirus pandemic, the television program centered around those races expanded. And starting Wednesday,...
Bronx officer suffers brutal beatdown captured on video
An NYPD officer was attacked by several men in the Bronx Monday night as onlookers recording the struggle egged on the suspects. The footage, which was tweeted by the city’s...
Jets make it official with one of their NFL Draft picks
The Jets signed fifth-round draft pick Bryce Hall on Monday. He is the first of the Jets’ nine draft picks to sign his contract. Rookie contracts are mostly a formality...