June 24, 2020
Group busted on Staten Island with illegal fireworks, dead alligators
A group of people were arrested on Staten Island while hauling a load of fireworks and three dead alligators, cops said Wednesday. The NYC Sheriff's Office said that 10 individuals...
US Marshals told to 'immediately prepare' to defend national monuments
U.S. Marshals have been told they should gear up to defend national monuments across the country, after several of the structures were toppled or vandalized during recent protests, a report...
Big task facing coach in charge of Jets' revamped offensive line
Jets offensive line coach Frank Pollack may have the toughest job of anyone in the organization this season. Pollack must get a group that features four possible new starters, including...
Ex-Yankee: MLB's wet-rag rule begging to be abused
It might be time for Gaylord Perry to begin plotting his comeback. Following the introduction of MLB's COVID-19-inspired rule, allowing pitchers to carry a wet rag — instead of licking...
NYPD cop suspended over apparent?chokehold expected to be arrested
The NYPD cop suspended for placing a suspect in an apparent chokehold in Queens is expected to be arrested on Thursday, law enforcement sources said. Officer David Afanador is expected...
Arizona councilman chants 'I can't breathe' at anti-facemask rally
An Arizona councilman invoked the final words of George Floyd and Eric Garner during an anti-facemask rally Wednesday. Scottsdale City Council member Guy Phillips chanted "I can't breathe!" before ripping...
NHL star to become fourth black player in Hall of Fame
Like most kids growing up in Edmonton, Jarome Iginla admired Oilers legends Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier. As a young black hockey player, he paid particular attention when he saw...
Someone must answer for NASCAR's noose fiasco: Devine
Someone needs to pay for the NASCAR noose fiasco. It was never true that a “noose” was deliberately placed, as a racist threat, in the Alabama garage stall of Bubba...
Disney's California parks to delay reopening amid spike in coronavirus cases
The opening of Disney’s two flagship theme parks in California will be delayed amid an increase in coronavirus cases, the company said Wednesday. Anaheim’s Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, both...
Yankees and Mets not subject to coronavirus travel quarantine
The Yankees and Mets will not be subject to the tri-state travel advisory issued Wednesday, requiring travelers from states with heightened COVID-19 cases to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival...
Vice exec blasts advertisers for blocking placement near 'black people'
An executive at Vice Media on Wednesday blasted advertisers for demanding their ads stay clear of sensitive topics online, including the words “George Floyd,” “Black Lives Matter” — and even...
Coronavirus cases in the US reach a single-day high
The number of coronavirus cases reported in the US on Wednesday hit record levels not seen since April, a report found. Health departments across the country recorded more than 36,000...
Knicks' new president finally speaks
Nine days into his tenure as president of the Knicks, Leon Rose’s job was upended by a pandemic. More than three months later, he still has one huge task waiting...
'Serious' Yoenis Cespedes should be ready for Opening Day
The true test won’t come until he returns to camp, but with less than a week until pitchers and catchers report to Citi Field, the Mets are bullish on Yoenis...
Tucson police chief offers resignation over death of man in custody
An Arizona police chief offered his resignation on Wednesday at a press conference that revealed details of an arrest that led to the death of a man in police custody....
De Blasio should cut 'fat' from budget before laying off city workers, critics say
Mayor Bill de Blasio has plenty of ways to trim his $87 billion budget proposal without resorting to municipal layoffs, critics said Wednesday. “There is lots of fat in the...
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange charged with conspiring with 'Anonymous'
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was hit with a new federal indictment on Wednesday accusing him of conspiring with hackers, including the group "Anonymous." The superseding indictment doesn't add new charges...
Al Capone's childhood home in Brooklyn hits market for $2.9M
The notorious Chicago gangster is actually a Park Slope native.
Art world star to summer at $65M Warhol-owned Hamptons estate
Russian art whiz Dasha Zhukova will summer at the Montauk compound.
Joe Biden to accept nomination at scaled down DNC
The Democratic National Convention will be scaled down in Milwaukee this August, with satellite events held around the country, organizers announced Wednesday. Democratic nominee Joe Biden will still accept his...
NASCAR noose and NYPD poisonings proved bogus — but look what happened next
No one put a noose in NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace’s garage, and no one tried to poison three cops with milkshakes: Both tales of mistaken outrages have some telling lessons....
Nets big man has season-ending shoulder surgery
One Nets big man won't be with the team when the NBA restarts. Nic Claxton, who plays forward and center for the Nets, had successful arthroscopic labrum repair surgery Wednesday...
Resort on coronavirus-free Bahamas island costs $300K/month
The beachfront property's 13 bungalows can hold 25 people -- and food and water sports are included.
One cop's provocative call to give up on stopping NYC crime
Captains Endowment Association boss Chris Monahan is calling on the NYPD to ditch CompStat, its core anti-crime tool. His argument is worth following — because it’s a wake-up call.
Don't fear a coronavirus spike —?wear your mask and watch the real measures
Mainstream media are sounding the alarm about coronavirus cases spiking across the South and West. They’re distorting the facts to cause panic, instead of reporting the whole truth. Gov. Cuomo...
'Chateau' William Randolph Hearst bought mistress for sale
The publishing magnate is said to have bought it for Ziegfeld showgirl Marion Davies around 1917.
Buy the NYC loft where the Ramones played one of their first shows
It was a crash pad for Joey and Dee Dee and the decades-long home of "fifth Ramone" Arturo Vega.
Woman delivering coronavirus aid struck by driver in Queens
A woman was critically injured Wednesday afternoon when an alleged drunken driver slammed into her in Queens while she was delivering coronavirus aid, police and witnesses said. The 36-year-old victim...
Four golfers pull out of Travelers due to coronavirus issues
CROMWELL, Conn. — They’ll play a golf tournament this week, beginning Thursday at TPC River Highlands, although there were moments on Wednesday when the world seemed to be spinning more...
De Blasio plans to taunt Trump despite need for federal funds
Mayor de Blasio warned Wednesday that 22,000 city workers will lose their jobs without a much-needed “federal stimulus” — while secretly planning to taunt the president, who controls much of...
Trump is headed for defeat if he doesn't change course
In the glorious Pixar movie “Monsters, Inc.,” a supposedly terrifying piece of news is being discussed on a cable-news channel in the city of Monstropolis. A creature in the shape...
Specter of coronavirus rocking WWE and AEW
The wrestling world is grappling with COVID-19. Multiple WWE employees — including in-ring talent — have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to multiple reports, while AEW world champion Jon...
Good Samaritan who died after helping a cop chase robber was caring NYC doorman
The man who died after trying to protect an off-duty cop during an attack in a Manhattan subway station was a kind local doorman -- who had foiled another mugging...
'Irresistible' review: Jon Stewart should stick to TV, or retirement
His election comedy boasts not a single satisfying joke.
'Gone With the Wind' returns to HBO Max with prologue about racist content
"Gone With the Wind" is no longer gone from HBO Max, having been restored to the streaming service’s library with a new prologue about the film’s problematic themes and depictionof...
China is biggest US threat, FBI director says
FBI Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday described China's Communist government as the biggest threat to the US -- revealing his agency has more than 2,000 active investigations which trace back...
NASCAR videos show multiple 'nooses' before Bubba Wallace incident
Though the FBI concluded that a noose found in driver Bubba Wallace’s garage at Talladega Superspeedway was not a hate crime aimed at NASCAR’s most prominent black driver, official NASCAR...
Sit back and enjoy the craziness of this MLB season
Once you get past the resentment, once you allow your inner baseball fan to have a look around, breathe a little bit, and once you accept that there is nothing...
Boozy tourists risk their lives for Instagram glory in infinity pools
Beauty is pain and danger is fame.
Wilpons 'need to sell' Mets very soon
According to multiple sources familiar with Mets sale saga, the Wilpons will begin to field first-round bids on the team in July with an eye toward locking in a buyer...
'How to Survive Being Single' does deep dive into modern dating scene
Sebastian Zurita knows a thing or two about "How to Survive Being Single" -- the American title of his new Spanish-language ensemble comedy ("Como Sobrevivir Soltero") premiering Friday on Amazon.
Male cat owners sound off: We are sexy and dateable, too!
When it comes to finding a new mate, some women are acting downright catty.
Kristen Bell exits 'Central Park,' will be replaced by black actress
Kristen Bell will not return as the voice of "Central Park‘s" mixed race Molly.
'Love, Victor' star Michael Cimino wants to bridge gap between parents and kids
"Kids should just be able to be who they are."
Brooklyn Bloods members slapped with federal charges for brazen gun warfare
Seven members of a Brooklyn Bloods street gang called the Elite Assassin Millas -- including the crime outfit's reputed "godfather" -- were busted Wednesday for terrorizing East New York with...
Trump says FBI investigating 'hundreds' of monument vandals
President Trump says the FBI is investigating "hundreds" of protesters for defacing federal property including statues -- and that they face 10 years in prison for having "fun one night."...
911 response times could increase if NYPD headcount is slashed, sources say
NYPD 911 response times could jump by 22 percent — an average two minutes, 32 seconds — if the department’s headcount is cut by the more than 3,000 cops under...
'Twister' reboot in the works at Universal
Universal Pictures is looking to reboot the classic tentpole “Twister,” and looks to have found a director to weather the storm. Sources tell Variety that Universal Pictures is developing a...
Biologists will capture Yellowstone grizzly bears to monitor population
Beware of bears. Researchers at Yellowstone National Park will begin field captures on June 27 of grizzly bears in the park as part of its population monitoring efforts. The National...
Jenny Slate says she will no longer voice black character on 'Big Mouth'
Jenny Slate is exiting Netflix’s animated series “Big Mouth.”
Daniel Jones will look a lot different the next time you see him
Daniel Jones and the Giants hope bigger is better. No one knows for sure when Jones will actually step onto the field for a training camp practice. At the earliest,...
Train wreck: Union boss rips MTA's coronavirus response
Consultants being paid big bucks by the MTA to study coronavirus safety measures "whitewashed" the agency's response to the pandemic, a union leader charged Wednesday.
NYC Council set to legalize electric bikes and scooters
The City Council is set to approve legislation Thursday that will finally legalize electric bikes and scooters in New York City. The three bills will legalize bicycles with electric motors...
Cowboys star 'still can't workout' after coronavirus diagnosis
As sports leagues attempt to restart following shutdowns due to COVID-19, Dallas Cowboys’ running back Ezekiel Elliott said he’s still not ready to work out as he recovers from the...
A new cancer drug might stop tumors in their tracks
The novel coronavirus pandemic has been on the front page for months now, as we’re still figuring out how to deal with the worst health crisis in recent history. Despite...
The best outdoor dining options in NYC after Phase 2 reopening
Let's go al fresco!
SAM I Am Not: Poll snafus caused hundreds of Dems to vote in tiny 3rd party primary
The city Board of Elections reported that 845 Queens residents voted in the primary of the tiny Serve America Movement party Tuesday. There’s one glaring problem: Just 106 New York...
Delta says 10 employees dead from coronavirus, 500 infected
Delta Air Lines says an estimated 500 employees have contracted coronavirus during the pandemic -- and the virus has killed at least 10, according to a report. CEO Ed Bastian...
Trump announces plan to slash troops in Germany over NATO funding
WASHINGTON -- President Trump on Wednesday announced he will withdraw tens of thousands of US troops from Germany -- accusing the European nation of taking advantage of his administration by...
Oregon Islamophobe gets life for killing two commuters on Portland train
A judge Wednesday sentenced an Islamophobe who fatally stabbed two Portland light-rail train commuters to life in prison -- after his surviving victims and their families delivered emotional statements, according...
NYPD top cop suggests getting rid of the one thing that made NYC safe
The NYPD’s top cops just offered draft articles of capitulation to street crime and civic deterioration. There seems little doubt the surrender will be accepted — and New Yorkers will...
Jupiter could have easily become a star, and Earth would have been doomed
Our solar system is packed with a variety of planets, and we know more about some of them than we do others. Earth, of course, we know the most about,...
Far-right groups 'Boogaloo' and 'O9A' continue to attract recruits
As protesters have taken to the streets this month to call for racial justice and police reform, in the wake of the alleged murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police,...
Men charged in Ahmaud Arbery's shooting death hit with murder indictment
A Georgia grand jury has indicted all three white men accused in the shooting death of unarmed black jogger Ahmaud Arbery on murder charges, prosecutors announced Wednesday. The indictment charges...
Bernie Sanders loses again and other commentary
Eye on the Left: Bernie Sanders Loses Again “Three months ago, Bernie Sanders lost his chance at the Democratic nomination” — and now, The New York Times’ Ross Douthat observes,...
‘Scrubs’ episodes featuring blackface removed from Hulu
Hulu has removed three episodes of “Scrubs” which featured characters in blackface, following a request by the show’s creator.
Bubba Wallace opens up after 24 hours 'just short of pure hell'
Bubba Wallace has become one of the most famous faces in sports over the past two weeks as he led the movement for NASCAR to ban the use of the...
Dow sinks 700 points on fears of coronavirus resurgence
The stock market roller coaster ride continued on Wednesday with the Dow losing 700 points as pocketed spikes in COVID-19 cases raised fears that economic recovery could be rockier than...
Here's what will NOT reopen in New York's Phase Four
The Cuomo administration broke the news to local officials across the state in a conference call Tuesday evening.
The Shohei Ohtani that was promised is back in 2020
Shohei Ohtani is set to return as a two-way player. Angels manager Joe Maddon said Wednesday he intends to use a six-man rotation to allow the right-hander to pitch once...
Man busted for painting 'slave owner' on George Washington statue in Union Square Park
A 37-year-old man was busted Wednesday for scrawling "slave owner" on the George Washington statue in Union Square Park, cops said. The man was caught with brushes, bottles of acrylic...
Coronavirus outbreak gets popular Florida college bar's liquor license suspended
A Florida college bar got its liquor license suspended after the crowded watering hole was linked to a cluster of new coronavirus cases, officials said. The Knight's Pub, which is...
Texas city orders certain businesses to log all patrons amid coronavirus outbreak
A Texas city has ordered certain businesses to keep track of customers in order to help contain potential coronavirus outbreaks, according to a report. The city of Laredo approved a...
MLB players must come together to succeed in strange new world: Sherman
Think about what so many players in retirement talk about missing. The guys. The clubhouse. The buses. The planes. The meals. The beers. The camaraderie. Now think about what players...
Dad of boy struck by firework blasts de Blasio for city response
An illegal firework whizzed into a sixth-floor Bronx window and scorched a 3-year-old gazing at the display early Wednesday ?— and the boy’s dad said Mayor Bill de Blasio must...
UFO hunters? Marco Rubio reveals 'Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon Task Force'
U.S. lawmakers are asking the Pentagon for a detailed, unclassified report on unidentified aerial phenomena over concerns the issue has been given scant attention from the intelligence community while acknowledging...
Soccer star fired because he loved TikTok too much
Portuguese club Vitoria Setubal have terminated the contract of Roma forward Mirko Antonucci, who was playing with the club on loan, amid criticism over his social media exploits. The Italian,...
Large hybrid sea turtle partakes in 'race' near Florida Keys
A rare hybrid hawksbill-green sea turtle is taking part in a long-distance online "race" following the migration of sea turtles over three months. The turtle, known as Maisy and who...
Millennial and Gen Z celebs accused of sexual assault, deny accusations
It's not just the creepy old man stereotype anymore.
NJ family drowned trying to save young girl — because none of them could swim
The New Jersey family members who drowned in their backyard pool were trying to rescue an 8-year-old from deep water -- but none of them could swim, law-enforcement sources said....
Police clear protesters from Wendy's where Rayshard Brooks was killed
Atlanta police have cleared out armed protesters who took over the site of the burned-down Wendy's restaurant where Rayshard Brooks was killed by cops, according to a news report. The...
'Days of Our Lives' star Melissa Reeves under fire for anti-Black Lives Matter stance
"There is no difference of opinion on racism, homophobia, transphobia and xenophobia,” weighed in cast member Linsey Godfrey.
Brock Lesnar flashed his penis at me: former WWE star
Brock Lesnar has been accused of sexual harassment by legendary WWE diva Terri Runnels. A host of wrestling stars have been accused of sexual assault and harassment over the past...
Ex-cop in George Floyd's death 'knew what he was doing,' police chief said
The police-involved death of George Floyd was “murder” and the officer caught on video with his knee pressed into the man’s neck “knew what he was doing,” according to Minneapolis’...
Massive crater lake in India suddenly turns pink
Large bodies of water don’t typically change much over short periods of time. Aside from freezing over in the winter in cooler climates, lakes are typically pretty resilient to change....
Australia sees first coronavirus death in over a month amid second wave fears
Australia reported its first coronavirus fatality in more than a month this week -- stoking fears of a second wave. A man in his 80s died of the virus overnight...
Bronx mom sentenced in murder-for-hire plot gone awry
A Bronx mom copped to a conspiracy charge for hiring a hitman — actually an undercover cop — for $1,000 on Nov. 14 to whack a 20-year-old victim that her...
Floyd Mayweather's ex-girlfriend died of accidental overdose
The death of Josie Harris, the mother of three of Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s children, has been ruled the result of an accidental drug overdose, according to the Los Angeles County...
Protesters can take up residence outside City Hall on one condition
Protesters who have taken up residence outside City Hall to call for a $1 billion cut to NYPD funding are free to stay, so long as they don't set up...
'Not on my watch': South Dakota governor rejects changing Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore won’t face a revisionist reckoning anytime soon as statues of former Presidents George Washington and Thomas Jefferson face renewed scrutiny, South Dakota’s governor said Wednesday. Gov. Kristi Noem...
Here's when Showtime plans to air 'The Comey Rule'
The miniseries will air on Sunday, Sept. 27, and Monday, Sept. 28.
US pushes UN for indefinite extension to Iran arms embargo
WASHINGTON -- Iran will become the "arms dealer of choice for terrorists and rogue regimes all throughout the world" if an arms embargo against the country is allowed to expire...
Stonewall Inn, struggling due to coronavirus pandemic, launches GoFundMe
A pair of fundraisers is raising money for employees and the bar itself.
Pacers' Malcolm Brogdon latest NBA player to test positive for coronavirus
Malcolm Brogdon is one of several NBA players who marched in protests fighting racism, following the death of George Floyd. Unlike some peers, the Pacers guard believes the NBA season...
Justice Department to talk 'next steps' in Google antitrust suit
On the agenda will be the scope of a potential lawsuit, though discussions will also be had about whether states would like to join a Justice Department effort or file...
Siberian heat wave has scientists worried about rest of the world
MOSCOW — The Arctic is feverish and on fire — at least parts of it are. And that’s got scientists worried about what it means for the rest of the...
Doctor jailed for choking nurse, claims he 'blacked out'
A former Colorado doctor has been jailed for 30 days for choking a nurse who tried to stop him from turning off vital-signs machines because they were too loud, according...
Steve Scalise: Gov. Cuomo can't dodge accountability for nursing home deaths
New Yorkers deserve accountability and transparency. Cuomo, who is ultimately responsible, has been neither accountable nor transparent.
Will Smith sued over film based on father of Serena and Venus Williams
The father of tennis powerhouses Serena and Venus Williams cut a deal to be portrayed in the upcoming “King Richard” biopic by actor Will Smith after he’d already sold his...
Video shows gunmen open fire on group during Brooklyn vigil
Shocking new video shows the dramatic moment a pair of gunmen opened fire during a late-night vigil in Brooklyn on Monday. Five people were injured in the latest incident of...
Chilean hospital invites in coronavirus patients' families to say goodbye
SANTIAGO - Her hand clad in a blue latex glove, her face masked by a perspex shield, the woman lovingly stroked her father’s gray curls, cradled his head and pressed...
Terrifying video shows moment toddler is struck by fireworks
This is the frantic moment a 3-year-old boy was struck by a firework that flew through the window of his Bronx apartment early Wednesday -- leaving him with burns and...
High school runner refuses to wear jersey with Robert E. Lee's name
A star cross country runner said she will no longer wear a jersey bearing her high school’s name -- Robert E. Lee -- and is pushing for a renaming of...
Scarce medical oxygen worldwide leaves many gasping for life
CONAKRY, Guinea — Guinea’s best hope for coronavirus patients lies inside a neglected yellow shed on the grounds of its main hospital: an oxygen plant that has never been turned...
Massive water pipe explodes in Turkey town
Surveillance video captured the dangerous moment when a water pipe burst underneath a road in Bodrum, Turkey. The muddy explosion nearly hit two passing vehicles and caused a 16-foot sinkhole...
Black man wrongfully arrested after facial recognition software 'flaw'
A 42-year-old black man was wrongfully arrested in Detroit as a result of a facial recognition software mistake, activists claimed. Robert Williams was detained in front of his wife and...
US investigates touchscreen failures in Tesla Model S cars
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it had opened an investigation into 63,000 Tesla Model S cars after reports of media-control unit failures that led to the loss of...
How Yankees, Mets can end up screwing each other
The Mets and Yankees will face each other six times in this abbreviated 60-game season, since they are geographical rivals. That might be good news for Subway Series fans, but...
Biden may have 'personally raised' idea to investigate Michael Flynn
Former Vice President Joe Biden appears to have "personally raised the idea" of investigating Michael Flynn for potentially having violated the obscure Logan Act during his phone calls with then-Russian...
Madeleine McCann suspect may be out of prison by next week
The prime suspect in the disappearance of little Madeleine McCann could be out of prison as early as next week, according to a report. Convicted rapist Christian Brückner, 43, has...
FDA distances itself from White House coronavirus response
The head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Stephen Hahn, told a congressional committe Tuesday that only “data and science” will determine when a vaccine for the coronavirus is...
Swarms of African locusts are 2020's latest plague
Swarms of desert locusts have been blanketing East Africa for months -- ravaging crops and potentially threatening the livelihoods of 10 percent of the world's population, experts are warning. An...
Stephen A. Smith in middle of Cowboys stars' Jerry Jones disagreement
Jerry Jones' silence is sparking significant conversation on his roster. With the oft-loquacious Cowboys owner choosing not to publicly address the killing of George Floyd, the nationwide protests against racial...
Senate Democrats block Republicans' 'do nothing' police reform bill
Senate Democrats on Wednesday blocked a Republican police reform bill, saying it didn't go far enough to address national unrest over the killing of George Floyd by a Minnesota cop....
Most people barely know anything about the human body
Thirty-five percent of Americans don’t know their own blood group, according to new research. While four in five might consider themselves knowledgeable about the human body, the survey of 2,000...
No noose is good news — but the media and hate-mongers can't accept it
The Great NASCAR Noose Drama turned out to be one of those rare panic-button stories where everyone lived happily ever after. Or so it appeared. There were three reasons to...
Trump faces pushback after supporting more coronavirus stimulus spending
President Trump backs another round of stimulus spending to give the economy a boost as it tries to emerge from the financial ravages of the coronavirus pandemic and as November's...
De Blasio welcomes City Hall protest, says NYPD will behave
Mayor Bill de Blasio said he'll allow an encampment in a park outside City Hall by protesters demanding $1 billion in cuts to the NYPD's budget, while assuring New Yorkers...
Study finds nanoplastics can accumulate in plants’ roots and stunt their growth
Environmentalists have warned for some time that micro and nanoplastics threaten marine life in the world's oceans. But now scientists are concerned about the negative impacts of nanoplastics in terrestrial...
Disney faces pushback on Walt Disney World reopening
Petitioners are pressing Disney to delay the July 11 reopening of its Orlando, Florida-based Walt Disney World, citing recent spikes in COVID-19 cases in the state. By Wednesday, more than...
Jamaal Bowman declares victory over incumbent Rep. Eliot Engel
The Justice Democrats-backed candidate promised to shake-up Washington in a victory reminiscent of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's (D. NY) stunning upset.
Tennessee dog sets record for oldest living golden retriever in history
A dog in Tennessee has become the oldest known living golden retriever in history after celebrating her 20thbirthday in April, according to a recent blog post from the GoldHeart Golden...
White House sends in reinforcements to protect monuments
The move follows the toppling on Friday of DC's only statue of a Confederate leader, Albert Pike, near the city's police headquarters.
New York proposes making it easier to use cryptocurrency
New York’s financial regulator on Wednesday proposed new licensing rules that would make it easier for companies to engage in cryptocurrency business — using such digital currencies as bitcoin —...
Rayshard Brooks' 'girlfriend' held on $10K bond in Wendy's fire
Natalie White will also have to wear an ankle bracelet and must stay off social media if she is released, Fulton County Magistrate Judge Todd Ashley said.
Jon Stewart regrets mostly white, male staff on 'Daily Show'
"Nobody likes to be called on their s--t, especially when they feel like it’s not really their s--t," he said.
Extra innings, wet rags and gum: Revelations from MLB coronavirus manual
If only Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association had tackled their financial negotiations with the same level-headedness and diligence that they exhibited in constructing their Operations Manual, the...
The average American hasn't cleaned their desktop in 3 years
Half of Americans would rather clean their house than their desktop, according to new research. A poll of 2,000 Americans found 50 percent of respondents would rather clean their entire...
New photo ignites speculation the Loch Ness Monster is real
A new photograph taken in Scotland has reignited speculation over the existence of the legendary Loch Ness Monster. But it's probably just a big catfish. English tourist Steve Challice said...
Florida shatters its own records after another surge in coronavirus cases
For the fifth time in eight days, Florida set a new daily high for total coronavirus cases Wednesday, reports said. The state added a record 5,508 new infections Wednesday, up...
House Democrats unveil ObamaCare 'enhancement' health bill
House Democrats on Wednesday introduced a bill to "enhance" former President Barack Obama's 2010 health care law — giving an election-year proposal for Democrats to rally behind amid the coronavirus...
Thailand pro-democracy protesters mark anniversary of end of absolute monarchy
BANGKOK - Political activists from several groups across Thailand staged peaceful protests around the country on Wednesday to mark the anniversary of the 1932 revolt which ended the absolute monarchy...
California county declares racism a 'public health crisis'
San Bernardino County, California, has taken a rare step in confronting racism by declaring the problem a "public health crisis." The board of supervisors voted unanimously to adopt a resolution...
Major pilots union asks US to purchase empty seats on planes
A major US pilots union said on Wednesday it has begun discussing with key lawmakers a plan for the government to purchase seats on each flight to prevent passengers from...
Trump rally speaker calls Aunt Jemima 'picture of the American Dream'
A speaker at a Trump rally in Arizona has gone viral after calling Aunt Jemima "the picture of the American Dream." "Aunt Jemima was canceled," Reagan Escudé told Tuesday's Students...
Rep. Maloney leads with 572 votes, over 100K mail ballots uncounted
Locked in a squeaker, veteran Rep. Carolyn Maloney on Wednesday claimed her slim lead over Democratic rival Suraj Patel will expand “significantly” and she will be victorious when up to...
UFC investigating cutman's QAnon patches
The UFC is investigating one of its cutmen regarding patches he wore during a match on Saturday night that represent the controversial group QAnon. QAnon is an online group known...
DHS policy expands internal security measures by tracking all personnel
The Department of Homeland Security will start tracking all personnel, including federal employees as well as contractors, with or without a security clearance to uncover insider security threats, a report...
Amazon's 'Lord of the Rings' TV series wants 'unusual' looking actors
That ugly face could be your big break. A casting agency in New Zealand is looking for talent for Amazon's "Lord of the Rings" series -- but only "unusual" or...
Cops searching for man who vandalized Queens high school
Cops are looking for a man who sprayed graffiti on a Queens high school building this week — and left behind a container of gasoline, authorities said. The unidentified vandal...
CrossFit founder Greg Glassman selling company amid harassment allegations
Embattled CrossFit founder Greg Glassman is selling the beloved fitness chain following a firestorm over his insensitive comments about race and allegations of rampant sexual harassment. Eric Roza, a tech...
Married NJ couple charged in $6 million online dating scam
A married couple from New Jersey has been busted for bilking more than $6 million in an online dating scam that duped 33 people — including one woman who resorted...
US threatens new tariffs on European imports amid escalating trade war
The new tariffs would affect the price of everything from imported aircraft to French cheese, British gin and German beer, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.
Paralympian dies rowing across Pacific Ocean alone
Paralympic medalist Angela Madsen died during her quest to make history rowing alone across the Pacific Ocean, her wife said this week. Madsen, 60, a US Marine veteran, set sail...
Upscale NYC $1,000-per-cut salon chops through 1,200-person waitlist
Stylists at an upscale Manhattan salon that offers $1,000 haircuts are fervently chopping through a thousands-long backlog of clients as New York continues reopening from its three-month coronavirus shutdown, staff...
Craig Carton 'deserves another chance': Boomer Esiason
Now that Craig Carton is out of prison, he should be back on the radio, according to his former partner at WFAN, Boomer Esiason. The 51-year-old Carton was released early...
Pasadena police shooting: Suspect fired at cops through windshield
Newly released police video from the May 8 shooting in Pasadena, California, shines light on the deadly incident. Video shows suspect Lloyd Nelson Jr., 47, firing at a Pasadena police...
De Blasio could lay off 22,000 city employees in wake of coronavirus fallout
More than 20,000 municipal employees across all city agencies could lose their jobs to create $1 billion in cuts needed to balance the budget with the Big Apple's coronavirus-starved coffers,...
Poll shows Americans overwhelmingly support criminal justice reform
WASHINGTON — Americans overwhelmingly want clear standards on when police officers may use force and consequences for officers who do so excessively, according to a new poll that finds nearly...
Bill Simmons mailbag inspired LeBron James 'Decision' that David Stern never wanted
It’s a trip down memory lane. A look back at the moment LeBron James became a sports villain. The circumstances that led him to pursue his own show to announce...
Barack Obama raises $11M for Joe Biden's campaign during virtual fundraiser
The former commander-in-chief denounced his successor's administration in no uncertain terms.
Stock indexes tumble as investors sweat out coronavirus spike
Wall Street's major indexes fell on Wednesday as investors weighed the risk to domestic economy from rising coronavirus cases and a worsening forecast of the damage from the pandemic.
Gov. Cuomo wants travelers from states with high coronavirus rates to isolate
A 14-day quarantine will be imposed on travelers coming to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut from states like Florida where coronavirus cases are skyrocketing.
Leech swims up man's penis, drinks pint of blood before docs pull it out
Here's a worm that will make you squirm.
City criticizes timeline for probe into NYPD handling of George Floyd protests
The city's probe into misconduct complaints over the NYPD's response to the George Floyd protests "cannot be completed responsibly" under the mayor's timeline, according to Department of Investigation Commissioner Margaret...
Here's when NYC beaches will be open for swimming
The Big Apple's eight public beaches will open for swimming starting July 1, Mayor Bill de Blasio officially announced Wednesday as he detailed his "Get Cool NYC" plan for the...
How Jets can unleash linebacker's surprising potential
As the Jets get close to training camp, I am examining the roster and giving you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on the list,...
This racist vandal was clearly not an honors student
Spelling matters.
Golf's coronavirus problem grows as Brooks Koepka withdraws
CROMWELL, Conn. — COVID-19 now has touched one of the top golfers in the world with Brooks Koepka on Wednesday morning reportedly planning to withdraw from the Travelers Championship because...
Devils interview Rangers assistant for head coaching job
Rangers’ assistant coach Lindy Ruff has been interviewed by the Devils for their vacant head coaching position, The Post has learned. Sportnet’s Elliotte Friedman was the first to report his...
MTA halts $51.5 billion modernization plan over coronavirus-induced deficit
The MTA has put its $51.5 billion modernization plan on indefinite hold -- and may cut wages and jobs to cope with its $10 billion two-year coronavirus-induced deficit, transit officials...
Inside wrestling company's deal with DAZN and its coronavirus events shutdown
Court Bauer believes his Major League Wrestling promotion will fit right in on DAZN. The powerhouse streaming network possesses top-notch combat sports rights, from exclusive Canelo Alvarez boxing matches to...
GNC files for bankruptcy, shuttering stores as it preps for a sale
GNC has filed for bankruptcy, saying it will shutter more than 15 percent of its stores after state-ordered coronavirus lockdowns crimped sales this spring. The 85-year-old supplements seller -- which...
Get the know-how to tidy up your home, reach inbox zero, and more
It’s okay to admit you need a bit (OK…a lot) of help in the organizational department, especially as it relates to how you store information on your devices. After all,...
Save 45 percent on this desktop charging stand with 5 USB ports
Gone are the days when the only devices you needed constantly charged were a flip phone and iPod Shuffle. Now, you have a boatload of devices (personal phone, work phone,...
Cineplex resorting to 'poison pill' plan for stockholders
Cineplex, the embattled Canadian movie theater chain, is playing defense. Closing its doors because of the pandemic months ago, Cineplex has adopted a "poison pill" or a "stockholder rights plan,"...
Sausage smackdown! Man beaten with a huge piece of meat
This guy took the "meating" of a lifetime. A sausage-wielding grocery store customer in Vasylkiv, Ukraine, attacked an employee after being denied a purchase of alcohol before 9 a.m. due...
'Skin hunger' is the hereditary reason you crave hugs while social distancing: study
Being a "hugger" could be in your DNA.
Copper demand could soar thanks to coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic could set the stage for a copper boom as the world starts its economic recovery from the crisis, experts argue. The pandemic will likely spur governments to...
Search intensifies for Amish woman who vanished after church service
Linda Stoltzfoos, 18, of East Lampeter Township, was last seen Sunday at a farm while wearing a tan dress, white apron and a white cape, police said.
Cops search for Disney fan who aimed laser pointer at NYPD helicopter
Cops are looking for an apparent Disney fan who aimed a laser pointer at an NYPD helicopter flying overhead in Lower Manhattan over the weekend, authorities said. The suspect --...
Brits will have to give their name to get a drink when UK pubs reopen
LONDON - Drinkers in England’s pubs will have to give their name before they order a pint and there will be no live acts or standing at the bar, the...
Lawyer charged in NYPD Molotov attack van pleads not guilty
The Brooklyn lawyer facing seven federal charges in the fire-bombing of an empty NYPD van during protests pleaded not guilty on Wednesday. Colinford Mattis entered the plea through his lawyer...
USTA won't repeat Novak Djokovic's coronavirus missteps at US Open
In the wake of Novak Djokovic testing positive for coronavirus after the tennis star’s wildly ill-conceived tennis tournament, Andy Murray criticized his fellow player’s decision to go ahead with a...
From Russia with love: Rare pics of Putin's 'secret' daughters leaked
Rare photos have emerged of Vladimir Putin's two "secret" daughters -- released by a former right-hand man who just lost a $12 billion lawsuit against Russia, according to reports. Maria...
Federal appeals court orders judge to drop case against Michael Flynn
A federal appeals court on Wednesday ordered a judge to drop charges against former national security adviser Michael Flynn. The three-judge panel in Washington, DC, approved Flynn's defense team's request...
Tech community rallies against 'racial bias' of facial-recognition programs
Critics say the new algorithm harkens back to debunked "race science."
Over 1,600 Google employees call on company to end police contracts
As protests against police brutality and systemic racism continue across the country, Google employees are demanding that their company overhaul its relationship with law enforcement. A petition to CEO Sundar...
Michigan mayor resigns over race comment during City Council vote
A Michigan mayor has resigned amid criticism for saying she’d be “crucified” if she didn’t vote to reappoint a black city official. Beth Bashert stepped down as mayor of Ypsilanti...
Tech titans support Dem groups while serving on Pentagon board: report
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman have given millions to political groups, including some that oppose President Trump, raising questions about their seats on a Pentagon...
NYPD captains' union calls for end of CompStat program
The NYPD captains' union has called for the end of CompStat — a policy pushing officers' "productivity" that runs a "wedge between police and the communities." "I believe COMPSTAT to...
Judge rules Brazil's president has 'constitutional obligation' to wear face mask
A Brazillian court has ordered President Jair Bolsonaro to wear a mask when out in public, ruling that he has a "constitutional obligation" to follow precautionary measures amid the coronavirus...
Hummingbirds are able to see millions more colors than humans
The human eye is able to see millions of colors, but thanks to a feature that humans don't have, hummingbirds are able to see millions more colors, a newly published...
First lady fries Food Network host over Barron comments
First lady Melania Trump blasted a Food Network host's "inappropriate and insensitive" comments on Father's Day questioning whether President Trump is 14-year-old son Barron's dad. “Sadly we continue to see...
NYC Marathon canceled over coronavirus concerns
The New York City Marathon -- the world's largest -- has been canceled because of safety concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced Wednesday.
Knicks make major front office shift with famed NBA power broker
“World Wide Wes” is coming to New York. The Knicks are hiring William Wesley as executive vice president/senior basketball adviser, the team announced Wednesday, adding another boost to Tom Thibodeau’s...
How this guy wound up with a knife sticking out of his head
He was headstrong, all right. The Bronx man who got a knife embedded in the top of his noggin in East Harlem was trying to fend off a group of...
MTA's top overtime earner raked in nearly $300,000 last year
A Long Island Rail Road repairman scooped up $218,877 in overtime pay last year — making him the MTA’s top OT earner, according to new data. In total, Junior D....
Japan was so successful at curbing coronavirus they’re struggling to search for cures
TOKYO - As nations race to develop treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, Japan has become a victim of its own success as slowing new infections has led to a shortage...
De Blasio plans to install Black Lives Matter mural in front of Trump Tower
Mayor Bill de Blasio is planning to install a massive Black Lives Matter mural right outside Trump Tower in Manhattan, The Post has learned. Plans for the mural -- which...
We now know whether BLM protests impacted coronavirus cases
Black Lives Matter protests haven't seen coronavirus cases surge in cities since the massive demonstrations began, a study says. The new research, which was published by the National Bureau of...
Cowboys safety has stunning encounter with two bears in driveway
Perhaps fans of his former team just wanted to say hello. Cowboys safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix shared surveillance footage of a close encounter with two bears in the driveway of...
Novak Djokovic's father accuses tennis rival in sad coronavirus twist
Novak Djokovic isn't responsible for the coronavirus outbreak at his charity tournament, the Adria Tour — according to his outspoken father. Srdjan Djokovic, who has come under fire in the...
Belichick 'lost his mind' when ex-Patriot turned tactics against him
Mike Vrabel played for Bill Belichick for eight years in New England, so he knows better than most what’s going to upset his former head coach. Now the head coach...
30-year-old man fatally shot at Brooklyn housing development
A 30-year-old man was shot and killed at a Brooklyn housing project amid a recent spate of shootings across the city, according to police. The victim, identified by police sources...
'Civil War' expert Ken Burns: Confederate statues should be removed
Even as Donald Trump threatens jail time for monument meddlers.
Matt Harvey mania exploded with one epic Mets chant
Their careers have taken vastly different paths, but for at least one night at Citi Field, Matt Harvey got the best of the Nationals' Stephen Strasburg — and the fans...
Armed protesters take over 'dangerous' site of Rayshard Brooks' death
Armed protesters near the Atlanta site where Rayshard Brooks was fatally shot during his arrest earlier this month say police are no longer allowed in the area.
Chelsea Handler apologizes for posting Louis Farrakhan clip: 'I was wrong'
Chelsea Handler is apologizing for posting a video of Louis Farrakhan on Instagram, saying she wasn’t “thinking” about the Nation of Islam leader’s long history of anti-Semitic and homophobic comments....
Ben Roethlisberger reveals battles with alcohol, porn addictions
Ben Roethlisberger opened up over the weekend about past missteps, revealing he's struggled with addictions to alcohol and pornography. "I've fallen as short as anybody," the Steelers quarterback said during...
Ben & Jerry's, Eddie Bauer join Facebook ad boycott
Ben & Jerry's and Eddie Bauer have joined a Facebook advertising boycott over concerns about how the social-media giant handles hate speech.
Senate GOP police reform bill facing gridlock ahead of vote
With no breakthrough in sight, the Senate appears to be headed toward an impasse on police reform. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) warned on the eve of Wednesday's scheduled vote...
Ex-Wirecard CEO Markus Braun released on $5.6 million bail
Former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun was released on bail following his arrest in connection with the payments company's $2.1 billion accounting scandal, reports say. Braun, 50, posted his bail of...
Bronx boy struck by fireworks through bedroom window
A 3-year-old girl was injured when illegal fireworks blasted into her bedroom in the Bronx early Wednesday morning, sources told The Post.
Terry Crews: 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' trashed 4 new episodes after George Floyd's death
"We have to start over."
Five Yankees storylines to watch as spring training 2 begins
With fingers firmly crossed that health and safety issues don’t get in the way of spring training rebooting next Wednesday, MLB will attempt to open a spring training that vanished...
North Korea suspends planned military action against the South
North Korea announced Wednesday that it was suspending its planned military action against the neighboring South -- a war it had threatened would end in devastation for the US. After...
Five storylines facing Mets as 'summer' training set to begin
When spring training was suspended in March, the Mets were still trying to configure their rotation and get multiple rehabbing players ready for the season. More than three months later,...
Tiny dogs’ attempt to jump over stream is a total ‘wash’
It takes more than courage to cross a stream. When two petite pooches tried follow a larger dog over a small body of water, the result was a soaking-wet fail....
MLB is back: Answers to seven pressing questions
On Tuesday night, the return of Major League Baseball became official. Here’s betting you have some questions about where things stand now. Here are some answers: Q. So we’re good...
Three more MLB players test positive for coronavirus
MLB and the players union finally came to a formal agreement on a 60-game regular season on Tuesday, but the specter of the coronavirus struck again as three Colorado Rockies...
Wis. state senator reportedly assaulted during protest that toppled statue of abolitionist
A Democratic state Senator said he was assaulted outside the Wisconsin state capitol building in Madison Tuesday night after protesters toppled two statues — including one created by a pioneering...
Mike Tyson warns Jamie Foxx about upcoming biopic
Mike Tyson has no doubt that Jamie Foxx will do a "great job" portraying the 53-year-old boxer in a forthcoming biopic but advised caution ahead. "I'm very grateful. I'm very...
Laker sitting out NBA restart could open door for J.R. Smith
LOS ANGELES — Lakers guard Avery Bradley has decided to sit out the NBA’s upcoming resumption of the season in Florida. He told ESPN on Tuesday night that he wants...
Health Department report shows NYC underreported police-related civilian deaths
The city Health Department on Tuesday night quietly released a 2017 draft report that revealed the city vastly underreported police-involved deaths over a recent five-year period. Officials dumped the report...
Ryder Cup without fans would have been a disaster
CROMWELL, Conn. — All along, it was going to be the right thing to do. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on the sports world, the...
Donovan Richards ahead in primary race for Queens borough president
Councilman Donovan Richards appeared to be the victor to become the next Queens borough president early Wednesday. With more than 80 percent of the vote counted, Richards, who chairs the...
AOC-fueled wave continues with challengers leading 3 Assembly incumbents
The progressive wave spurred by democratic socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez two years ago continued with a vengeance in Queens Tuesday night, with insurgents toppling two -- and possibly three --...
Nets release Theo Pinson, reach deal with veteran guard
The Nets waived 6-foor-5 swingman Theo Pinson, who played in 51 games over two seasons with Brooklyn. According to an ESPN report, the team also signed former Phoenix Sun guard...
Longtime Manhattan Rep. Carolyn Maloney in primary nail-biter
Veteran Manhattan Rep. Carolyn Maloney was in the fight of her political life late Tuesday night, leading an opponent she readily dispatched during the 2018 Democratic primary by just 500 ...
You will fall in love with baseball again
Wait … is the coast clear? Have the warring parties really retreated to their bunkers at last? Have we actually typed the words “pro rata” into laptops for the last...
Twitter bans pro-Trump meme creator Carpe Donktum for copyright infringement
Twitter has permanently suspended user Carpe Donktum, who made pro-Trump memes, due to repeated copyright violations. Carpe Donktum has risen to viral fame among conservatives after several of his videos...
24-year-old Republican beats Trump-backed candidate in North Carolina primary
Madison Cawthorn, a 24-year-old real estate investment CEO, won a Republican primary runoff election Tuesday in western North Carolina in the race to fill the congressional seat of former Rep....
Raiders tight end aiming for 2021 return after heart attack
One heart attack, a 100 percent artery blockage and two procedures later, Nick O'Leary is planning his NFL return. The 27-year-old tight end, who signed with the Las Vegas Raiders...
Second PGA Tour player tests positive for coronavirus
CROMWELL, Conn. — A second PGA Tour player tested positive for COVID-19 when Cameron Champ on Tuesday was forced to withdraw from the Travelers Championship. At last week’s RBC Heritage...
Nicole Malliotakis wins GOP primary, will take on Rep. Max Rose in general election
Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis easily won her Republican primary for Congress Tuesday night and is ready to take on first-term Democratic Rep. Max Rose in what is expected to be one...
Two New Jersey high schools remove Indians, Cowboys mascots
The sports teams at two New Jersey high schools in Bergen County will no longer be named the Indians and Cowboys. At their two-hour virtual meeting on Monday night, the...
Protesters plan to camp out near City Hall till NYPD budget is cut
Activists are planning on sleeping outside City Hall overnight Tuesday to demand $1 billion in cuts from the NYPD's nearly $6 billion budget. Organizers with the groups VOCAL-NY and New...
Bubba Wallace disputes FBI findings on 'noose' found in garage
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace on Tuesday night defended his and the sport's reaction to the "noose" discovered in his garage in light of FBI findings that the rope was actually...
Brooklyn Congresswoman Yvette Clarke battles to hang on in another tough race
Longtime Brooklyn Rep. Yvette Clarke appeared poised to turn away a second fierce Democratic primary challenge Tuesday night, though the outcome could still be reversed by thousands of absentee ballots...
Yankees Stadium, Citi Field are going to be crowded
When spring training opens on Wednesday, it’s going to be crowded at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field, and minor league facilities could see some unexpected action, including Brooklyn. Members of...
Bystander shot after retired NYPD cop opens fire during fight at Queens restaurant
A retired NYPD officer shot an innocent bystander as he fought with another man at a Queens restaurant Tuesday night, law enforcement sources said. It’s unclear how the fracas at...