July 2, 2021
Motorcyclist pulls gun in road-rage incident, gets shot dead by other driver
A road-rage incident in Texas turned deadly when a motorcyclist pulled a gun and was shot by the other driver in an act of self-defense, according to reports.
Three injured in drive-by shooting in NYC
There were shots fired near 940 Tiffany St. in the Foxhurst section of the Bronx on Friday night. The three victims in the incident are expected to survive their injuries.
Massive 'eye of fire' breaks out from pipeline leak in Gulf of Mexico
A humungous ring of flames erupted in the Gulf of Mexico Friday -- setting Twitter wild from viral, surreal aerial footage of the "eye of fire."
Marlins' pitcher ejected after one pitch
The Marlins-Ronald Acuna Jr. feud added another chapter.
GOP rep accuses State Dept. of 'woke PR' over passport genders
Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett said the State Department has been "grossly negligent" by not prioritizing the backlog of passport applications and instead prioritizing "woke PR."
Yankees make decision on struggling closer
Aroldis Chapman’s disastrous ninth inning Wednesday night will not cost him his job as the Yankees’ closer.
'Structurally and electrically unsafe' North Miami Beach condo evacuated
North Miami Beach Building Department officials said that the 156-unit Crestview Towers is structurally and electrically unsafe, and ordered residents to leave as a "precautionary measure."
Hurricane Elsa picks up steam and could hit US this weekend
Elsa strengthened into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season on Friday as it blew off roofs, snapped trees and destroyed crops in the eastern Caribbean.
Jeffrey Epstein's alleged madam should be sprung from prison just like Cosby, lawyers argue
Bill Cosby was released from prison this week and now Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyers are trying spring her from the bring. They claim Maxwell is in a similar spot that Cosby...
Subway Series opener rained out
The Subway Series will have to wait. The game between the Yankees and Mets at Yankee Stadium was postponed due to rain Friday night and will be made up as...
Mets should learn major lesson from dodging Trevor Bauer bullet
Friday’s Trevor Bauer news had to leave the Mets relieved that the 2020 National League Cy Young Award winner turned them down.
Twitter considering new 'Trusted Friends' feature
In a similar vein to Instagram’s “Close Friends," Twitter is mulling adding a feature called "Trusted Friends," that would allow users to send tweets to only selected followers.
Chief NY judge, family obtained priority COVID testing last year
New York State Chief Judge Janet DiFiore -- who was nominated by Gov. Andrew Cuomo -- received priority COVID-19 testing along with some of her family members, state officials said...
AOC blasts IOC for suspending Olympian over marijuana test
Add Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to the critics of the IOC as the NY firebrand took to Twitter to call out the committee for its suspension of United States track star Sha’Carri...
Crime-spike myths: COVID didn't cause it, and it's not a 'hysteria'
COVID-19 is a global pandemic, but the rise in violence was uniquely American -- just as NYC's soaring crime rates were real thanks to Mayor Bill de Blasio's hysteria over...
Controversial WR submits latest NFL reinstatement letter to Roger Goodell
Wide receiver Josh Gordon, who has been suspended from the NFL six times since 2013, submitted his reinstatement letter to league commissioner Roger Goodell, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The...
Firefighter's 7-year-old daughter found at Florida building collapse site ID'd
The 7-year-old girl who was recovered at the partial collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida has now been identified as Stella Cattarossi.
‘Lovecraft Country’ will not return for Season 2 on HBO
Fans love "Lovecraft Country," one of the most popular shows of 2020 starring Jurnee Smollett and Jonathan Majors, but it's not getting love from HBO.
Yankees star's action 'couldn't wait' amid growing frustration
Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge called a players-only meeting in the wake of a recent harsh critique by owner Hal Steinbrenner.
Biden bloat: West Wing payroll near $50 million, highest on record
President Joe Biden's executive office has 560 employees and a payroll of close to $50 million -- the highest of any administration in at least 12 years, according to data...
What has Mets 'very excited' about getting outfielder back
During the bus ride from Citi Field to Yankee Stadium on Friday, Brandon Nimmo took stock of his life. The Mets outfielder was about to return from two months on...
Host Arielle Vandenberg 'freaking out' about 'Love Island' Season 3
“Love Island” returns for Season 3 Wednesday (July 7) on CBS -- and host Arielle Vandenberg says she's "freaking out!" about the new field of contestants (or "Islanders" in show-speak).
Neiman Marcus weighs possible sale of Bergdorf Goodman
Bergdorf Goodman is exploring a potential sale -- and one possible outcome is that it moves to a surprising address nearby, The Post has learned. Neiman Marcus, which has owned...
'I want to talk': Man accused of biting off Asian man's fingertip wails in court hearing
A Manhattan man facing hate crime charges for allegedly punching an Asian man had repeated outbursts in court Friday -- even as the judge and his own defense attorney advised...
What to watch and stream on July 4th
From "Independence Day" to "The Underground Railroad" to how to watch this year's Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular.
Taxi crashes into Japanese restaurant in NYC
A taxi crashed into Japanese restaurant Amura on the Upper East Side on Friday afternoon, injuring four people. The driver of the taxi suffered a broken leg.
Long Island beach town warns 'sunset' partiers: We don't want you
About 2,500 people showed up for a “sunset party” that ended in gunshots in Long Beach, New York. Now, the Long Beach Police Commissioner is warning against any future bashes.
Don't let the left keep brainwashing our kids to fight their political wars
The left may bombard our kids with politicized news aimed at making them conform. But no one has a bigger influence on them than we do, their parents. Remember that...
Helping poor kids takes more than money — they also need stable homes
President Joe Biden's new Child Tax Credit law is not the ultimate solution to solving child poverty — there lies much more domestic issues in American families torn by divorce...
Letters to the Editor — July 3, 2021
New York Post readers sound off on Vice President Kamala Harris' recent trip to the southern border to address the immigration crisis.
Giants receiver could be held in contempt of court
Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay is at risk of being held in contempt of court later this month as a result of ignoring a subpoena.
Late billionaire real-estate mogul's Hamptons home lists for $70M
Sheldon Solow's former 14-acre parcel in Wainscott sits on exclusive Georgica Pond in the Hamptons and is asking $70 million.
Heisman Trust can't just give Reggie Bush's trophy back
Former USC running back Reggie Bush wants his Heisman Trophy back. But it won't be so easy.
Padma Lakshmi tackles hot rumors about 'Top Chef' winner Gabe Erales
"As someone who has been sexually harassed, this topic is a serious one and merits openness," Lakshmi, 50, said.
NYC corrections officer charged with gang assault
NYC corrections officer Jimmy Wu was arrested and charged with attempted gang assault in connection with a June 27 attack. He allegedly was involved in a group assault on a...
Ex-'To Catch a Predator' host appears in court after warrant 'miscommunication'
Chris Hansen now has 14 days to produce unedited footage from a sting operation he was involved in after appearing in court on Friday.
Top golfer may miss British Open after positive COVID-19 test
Hideki Matsuyama’s status for the upcoming British Open is suddenly in doubt.
Van Gundy: Zion Williamson is 'no coach killer'
Two weeks after being fired by the Pelicans, Stan Van Gundy is speaking out.
Biden's German ambassador pick is president of university that paid him nearly $1M
UPenn President Amy Gutmann has been nominated by President Joe Biden to be the US ambassador to Germany. Biden had an honorary professorship at the school for two years.
Death toll climbs in Florida building collapse as rescuers brace for hurricane
The death toll from last week's collapse of a beachfront condo Champlain Towers South in Florida has now reached 22, while there are 126 others still missing.
Dwyane Wade trolls Faizon Love over Gabrielle Union hookup claims
"Watch this, Gabrielle Union and I had a nice kiss in a club," Faizon claimed.
Marshall's Will Ulmer pursuing music career after new NIL rules
Marshall offensive lineman Will Ulmer had to work a little harder to pursue his passion.
Amazon grants new CEO over $200M in stock
Amazon plans to award incoming Chief Executive Andy Jassy more than $200 million in extra stock, which will pay out over 10 years, the company said in a regulatory filing on Friday....
S. Korea's 'comfort women' face life's end as political fight rages on
Members of South Korea’s rapidly dwindling sisterhood of surviving "comfort women", who were forced into Japan's violent wartime brothels, are waging political battles with Toyko for compensation.
Bruce Lee's daughter on Tarantino: 'I'm really f - - king tired of white men'
Bruce Lee’s daughter Shannon has spoken up to say she finds Quentin Tarantino’s take on her father exhausting — and is "tired of white men" in general.
The pick in this NL West showdown is pretty obvious
The 2021 season has been one to forget for the Arizona Diamondbacks, while the San Francisco Giants have shocked many and will enter their Friday matchup in Arizona with the...
Yankees outfielder goes on IL with vertigo
Clint Frazier’s disappointing season has taken its latest twist, landing him on the injured list.
Influencer Kenzie Elizabeth shares her favorite splurges & budget buys
Content creator Kenzie Elizabeth shared her favorite fitness products, bestselling reads and more to shop — highlighting less than $25 purchases and ones more than $100.
Queens nurse who got nation's first COVID-19 shot honored by Biden
Presiden Joe Biden presented Sandra Lindsay, an immigrant from Jamaica, with a framed "Outstanding American By Choice" award from US Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Terminally ill groom dies at altar as bride walks up aisle
Paul Wynn was sitting in a chair waiting for his beloved partner of 21 years, Alison Wynn, to greet him at their nuptials in a town hall in Scotland.
Bringing the Hamptons to NYC: Montauk 'oasis' opens in Manhattan
Jitney be damned — a new venue is promising to bring Montauk to Manhattan so city residents can skip the schlep.
Girl's solemn moment at Florida collapse site leads to meeting with Biden
While at the site of the partially collapsed Champlain Towers South, Elisheva Cohen met with President Joe Biden. Two of her family members, her father and uncle remain, remain missing.
Too close to call? Mayoral candidates prep for 'unprecedented' manual recount
Eric Adams, Kathryn Garcia and Maya Wiley are demanding a manual recount of the June 22 primary election if the final vote count has narrow enough margins.
7,000 health workers facing termination if not fingerprinted
Roughly 7,000 health care workers across the state who were hired during the pandemic must be terminated if they aren’t fingerprinted for state-mandated background checks before July 20.
76ers star Ben Simmons gets a slam dunk - finally! Check out his new $17.5M mansion
He may have missed a few shots recently, but this purchase is a slam dunk for NBA player Ben Simmons.
Facebook under fire as US lawmakers press for new antitrust complaint
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers expert in antitrust urged the Federal Trade Commission Friday to press on with its lawsuit against Facebook, according to a statement from Sen. Amy Klobuchar....
US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan terrifying for those in Taliban crosshairs
Many groups, including women, English translators, Afghan allies and aid workers, fear retaliation from the Taliban after US troops withdraw from the war-torn country.
Suspect in custody after hijacking car with 2-year-old inside in NYC
A car with a 2-year-old girl inside was stolen in Brooklyn on Friday, and the child remained missing for a little over an hour before she was found unharmed and...
A whole lot of winking and nodding at Albany's impeachment 'probe' of Cuomo
Lawmakers in Albany, the feds and the state attorney general are all probing Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s numerous scandals, but it looks more like a whole lot of winking and nodding...
Model S Plaid that burst into flames owned by exec of big Tesla investor
A brand-new Tesla Model S Plaid that burst into flames in Pennsylvania on Thursday was owned by a top executive at one of Tesla's biggest backers, with a stake worth...
Supreme Court slaps down the CDC's power grab
The Supreme Court this week rightly put the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on notice that the agency doesn’t have the vast powers it claims.
Declaration of Independence copy found in Scottish attic sells for $4.4M
A copy of the Declaration of Independence discovered in a Scottish attic has just sold for more than $4.4 million. The artifact was printed in 1823.
NASA failed this female astronaut, now Jeff Bezos is taking her to space
When Wally Funk launches into space later this month aboard Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, she will, at 82, be the oldest astronaut ever.
Does President 'Happy Questions' Biden know what a press conference is for?
President Biden had a snit fit at Friday’s press conference, lecturing reporters, “I want to talk about happy things, man,” because they were asking more questions about the Afghan pullout...
Assault accuser wants default judgment against ex-Nets' player Darius Morris
Former Nets player Darius Morris is alleged to have committed "assault and battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and gender motivated violence in a lawsuit.
Mets add minor league pitching depth amid injuries
As their injury-plagued rotation depth continues to crumble, the Mets have turned outside the organization for help.
How Biden can save the Democratic Party — and his presidency
The path is there for Joe Biden to become a transitional president — not to some new socialist nirvana, but to a more moderate Democratic Party that actually speaks to...
White Sox player who feuded with Tony La Russa demoted to minors
After hitting .415 in a historic April, Yermin Mercedes hit just .221 in May and .159 in June, losing his spot as the team’s primary designated hitter.
Sixers not biting on the first reported Ben Simmons offer
The Ben Simmons sweepstakes has officially started, but the Sixers' struggling star is not going anywhere just yet. According to KRON4 News, the 76ers declined a trade offer from the...
Statues of Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria toppled in Canada amid protests over indigenous children's graves
After the recent discovery of hundreds of indigenous children's graves in Canada, protests sprang up on Canada Day. During the rallies, two different statues of British queens were toppled.
Royal Caribbean cruise ship to house first responders of Florida condo collapse
Royal Caribbean has freed up one of its luxury cruise ships to house first responders working at the site of the Florida condo building collapse.
TikTok triples video time limit to enhance 'creative possibilties'
Short-form video app TikTok announced on Thursday that it would triple its time limit on content -- allowing users to post videos up to three minutes long.
Queens' godfather: De Niro-led film studio wins key support to open in Astoria
Community Board 1 is highly in favor of Robert De Niro's Wildflower Studios project, which has been proposed in Astoria, Queens. Borough President Donovan Richards called it a "no-brainer."
Not in their backyard: Cuomo caves on COVID memorial
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has backed off a plan to build a COVID memorial to essential workers in Rockefeller Park after Battery Park City residents protested the proposal.
Meet the Zimbabwean sommeliers breaking barriers, one cork at a time
"Blind Ambition" follows the journey of Zimbabwe's first sommeliers to take part in the Blind Wine Tasting Championships in France in 2017 and 2018.
Progressive Charles Booker launches bid to unseat Rand Paul
Former Kentucky state Rep. Charles Booker will launch a bid to unseat Sen. Rand Paul, he announced.
Sinclair bids for NBC Sports Networks: sources
Sinclair Broadcasting Group, already the nation's dominant owner of regional sports networks, has made an offer to acquire NBCUniversal's seven regional sports networks, The Post has learned. If Sinclair succeeds...
Ex-senator says Capitol riots were worse than Benghazi in shot at GOP
The Missouri Democrat says it's "astounding" that officials "who pounded the podium for years on Benghazi are now saying lets move along."
Dodgers pitcher wore mariachi jacket for White House visit
Talk about a flashy trade before the deadline. Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly acquired Mariachi Garibaldi trumpeter Grover Castro's custom jacket in exchange for his jersey – and then wore it...
10-year-old Philadelphia girl accidentally shot in head and killed: cops
In the second accidental shooting in Philadelphia in 10 days, a 10-year-old girl was shot in the head and later pronounced dead at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Salute the American Revolution's enduring legacy
It’s been a hard time for the American Revolution. It’s been smeared by the New York Times 1619 project as a fight to preserve slavery. Juneteenth, a worthy event in...
Biden backs taking sexual assault cases out of military chain of command
President Biden "strongly" supports Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's position to take sexual assault cases out of the military chain of command.
‘Nobody’s winning’ as drought upends life in US West basin
Native American tribes along the 257-mile-long river that flows from the lake to the Pacific watch helplessly as fish that are inextricable from their culture hover closer to extinction.
Olympian's weed suspension leads to Michael Phelps comparison
After losing her spot in her Olympic event, sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson is being compared to another American record holder: Michael Phelps.
Sexual harassment forcing women out of health care: global study
A gender equality initiative by Women in Global Health is warning of a "shadow pandemic" among women, especially in the health care industry where they make up 70% of the...
Vatican seeks all-out effort to combat vaccine hesitancy
ROME — The Vatican’s bioethics academy and the World Medical Association on Friday called for an all-out effort to combat vaccine hesitancy and correct the “myths and disinformation” that are...
Nordstrom VP on Anniversary Sale 2021: Dates, new brands, more
Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is quickly approaching, which means top deals on your favorite brands. Here are some of the best deals we know of and how to receive early access.
Spain wins Euro 2020 quarter-final match against Switzerland
After four minutes of stoppage time, 30 minutes of overtime, and a penalty shootout, Spain finally won its Euro 2020 quarterfinal against Switzerland.
Jets will hold joint practices with Packers in Green Bay
The Jets are hitting the road for a portion of their training camp.
Biden’s commerce secretary says many retail jobs might not come back
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said that many pre-pandemic jobs, especially in the retail and service sectors, might not come back even as the labor market recovers from the pandemic.
Top athletes support star sprinter after drug test puts Olympics in jeopardy
Sha’Carri Richardson has solid support in some of the world's top athletes and celebrities.
Starting pitching edge makes Mets pick over Yankees
Taijuan Walker will lead the Mets to a victory over the Yankees on Friday night.
Hungary PM calls EU leaders ‘colonialists’ in LGBT law feud
Hungary’s right-wing government - which faces elections next year - insists the law is necessary to ensure that the sexual education of children under 18 is the sole domain of...
California triplets pregnant at the same time: 'We shared everything'
They say three is a lucky number, and what could be luckier than triplets getting pregnant at the same time?
California virus cases rising as delta variant spreads
California reopened economy barely two weeks ago and since then a contagious coronavirus variant has spread among the unvaccinated, a development that has health officials on edge.
In a first, US warns of dangers of systemic racism in human trafficking report
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in the Trafficking in Persons report that inequities undercut Washington's battle against human trafficking.
Machine Gun Kelly film shot down by Mac Miller’s brother: 'F--k your movie'
The “Bloody Valentine” singer, 31, was set to play Colson Baker, a troubled musician in “Good News,” an upcoming drama inspired by late rappers Mac Miller, Pop Smoke, Lil Peep...
Bill Cosby cherry-picks assault accuser's quotes to back up claims of 'innocence'
Bill Cosby tweeted out cherry-picked quotes from accuser Andrea Constand to again claim his "innocence" and gripe about being a victim of the press.
Faroe Islands slaughter hundreds of whales in gruesome tradition
Haunting images show the waters off the Faroe Islands turned red -- after hunters in the remote archipelago slaughtered hundreds of pilot whales as part of a gory annual tradition.
Sylvia Plath’s love letters to Ted Hughes up for sale at Sotheby's
Also up for grabs are the legendary literary couple's wedding rings, as well as the family Bible, recipes and photo albums.
Wildfires force residents from small western Canada town to evacuate
More than 1,000 people in and around Lytton, in central British Columbia, were evacuated late on Wednesday after the fast-moving fire engulfed the community, catching residents by surprise.
AMC shares fall after research house discloses short position
AMC Entertainment shares fell as much as 12 percent on Friday after short-seller Iceberg Research tweeted that it had made a bearish bet against the theater chain operator's stock.
311 expands into NYC subway system to combat homelessness, panhandling
Mayor Bill de Blasio is expanding the city's 311 system into the subways to address homelessness in the largest expansion of the service since its inception.
Surviving the heat: Post’s week in photos
The city endures a brutal heat wave before cooling off this week.
Iraqis protest over power, water cuts amid heat wave
Power went out completely across most of the country's provinces before dawn, residents said, in some of the worst shortages this year.
De Blasio doubles down on decision not to hire more cops amid surging crime
Mayor Bill de Blasio doubled down on his controversial decision not to hire more cops even amid the Big Apple's surging crime wave and after President Biden provided federal funds...
Wildfires, record heat spark 'fire-breathing dragon of clouds' over Canada
The phenomenon is the result of pyrocumulonimbus clouds, which can produce their own weather, including lightning storms and tornadoes.
China investigates Didi over cybersecurity days after its huge IPO
Didi Global's shares fell more than 10 percent in New York on Friday after China's cyberspace agency said it had launched an investigation into the Chinese ride-hailing giant to protect national...
NBA journeyman using Summer League as latest comeback attempt
Michael Beasley is attempting yet another NBA comeback.
1-month-old girl shot in head, in critical from Chicago drive-by
A total of seven people -- including the infant -- were struck by bullets when gunmen jumped out of an SUV and began firing on the city's South Side.
NYC's $100B budget is the size of Florida's — but de Blasio doesn't care
Mayor Bill de Blasio dismissed criticism that his $98.7 billion budget — the largest in NYC history — is nearly the same as the spending plan for the entire state...
The Big Apple is back! NYC apartment closings surge
Apartment closings — luxury units in particular — surged in the second quarter, with activity not only returning to pre-COVID-19 levels but in some cases surpassing it.
Anthem protest Olympian is sponsored by activists trying to defund NYPD
Gwen Berry — who sparked outrage by turning away from the US flag during the national anthem — is being sponsored by "racial justice organization" Color of Change.
Tribes say voting access hurt by US Supreme Court ruling
The ruling will reach broadly into tribal communities, particularly those where Indigenous people don’t have residential mail service or must drive long distances to polling sites and the post office.
Get campy: what to stream on July 4th weekend
If you're too old for bunk raids and color wars, you're in luck — you can relive your old camp days on TV.
Grieving firefighter recovers his own child's body from rubble of Florida condo collapse
A Miami firefighter working at the site of the Florida condo collapse was among a crew of workers who recovered the remains of his own daughter.
Wally the walrus might be deported after 'mayhem' harassment claims
Wildlife authorities are attempting to deport the behemoth sea beast for destroying boats in Cornwall's Scilly Islands, where he resides. "He is causing a fair amount of mayhem," officials said.
FSU lineman takes advantage of NIL ruling in most wholesome way
One college football player is putting the new NIL ruling to good use. Dillan Gibbons, an MBA candidate at FSU and a lineman for the Seminoles, started a GoFundMe on...
Dodgers stop by White House for first sports team visit since COVID-19
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House in the first visit by a sports team since the start of COVID-19.
Crane topples onto Queens building under construction
No one was hurt after the crane carrying steel beams fell, officials said. The cause remains under investigation.
After snubbing Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson claims there is no space race
Sir Richard Branson has insisted the billionaire space race is not a "competition" -- just a day after he announced he would beat Jeff Bezos to blast off.
US plans to make airlines refund fees if bags are delayed
The Transportation Department will propose that airlines be required to refund fees on checked baggage if the bags aren’t delivered to passengers quickly enough.
MLB pitcher goes on leave amid sexual assault investigations
Trevor Bauer was planted on a administrative leave by MLB amid its on-going investigation into sexual assault charges levied against the Dodgers pitcher.
Baby Doge? What to know about the Dogecoin spinoff that Elon Musk is hyping
Elon Musk has anointed an heir to Dogecoin — and it’s called Baby Doge.
14 children, toddler among 31 rescued in human trafficking sting
A human trafficking investigation in Kansas and Missouri netted 82 arrests and the rescue of 31 victims of sexual exploitation, officials said Tuesday.
Sunshine and rain-Joes: Biden cuts off Afghanistan queries for 'happy things'
President Biden cut off reporters asking about Afghanistan potentially falling to the Taliban once US troops fully withdraw, saying he would take their "negative" questions another time.
Conservatives slam Facebook's 'Orwellian' new extremism warning
An eyebrow-raising new Facebook feature warns users when they might have been exposed to extremist content — prompting concerns it may target conservative voices and stifle free speech.
Hurricane Elsa threatens work at site of Florida building collapse
Officials at the site of the deadly Florida building collapse are keeping an eye on Hurricane Elsa, as stunning new video has been released of the hurricane barreling towards the...
Meet the 83-year-old Frenchman who visited every existing country
Over the course of a lifetime, the now-retired globe trotter claims to have visited every existing country and territory.
Death toll in Florida condo collapse rises to 20 with 128 still missing
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said 128 people remain unaccounted for since the collapse after two more bodies were discovered overnight.
US commerce secretary isn't swayed by Xi's 'broken heads' speech
Raimondo made the comments after being asked about Xi's speech earlier that day marking the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party.
Pregnant heptathlete competed in Olympic trials in 100-degree heat
Lindsay Flach did it for all the "badass" moms out there. She was so set on competing in the US Olympic Track and Field Trials, she refused to let the...
'Hard Knocks' will have a familiar face this season
How ‘bout them Cowboys – again. The Dallas Cowboys will be the featured team for the third time on "Hard Knocks," HBO and NFL Films’ behind the scenes training camp...
Four pitchers who have fared much better at home in 2021
Starting pitchers like the Padres' Blake Snell have had dramatically different results when pitching at home as compared to pitching on the road.
Biden updates Reagan's 'morning in America': It's 'afternoon' and 'sun is coming out'
President Biden celebrated a positive monthly jobs report by declaring that it was "afternoon" in America — a play on Ronald Reagan's famous pronouncement that it was "morning in America."
The Bucks' unlikely hero in crucial Game 5 without Giannis
Bobby Portis' energetic performance propelled the Bucks to a Game 5 win on Thursday night. The 26-year-old forward stepped up in place of Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was sidelined with a...
Counting sheep has never been so hypnotic: Drone captures 'magical' moment
A video of sheep herding in Israel is drawing the ohs, ahs and maybe a few yawns as it revealed the mesmerizing and massive pack migration from one pasture to...
Homeless man busted in connection to stabbing of Eric Adams volunteer
Gary Oliver, 34, was arrested and charged with attempted murder, police said.
'Black fungus' infections robbing India's COVID-19 survivors of sight
The rare but serious fungal infection is caused by a group of molds called mucormycetes, which live throughout the environment and typically do not agitate otherwise healthy people, but can...
Boeing 737 cargo plane lands in ocean off Honolulu, pilots rescued: FAA
A Boeing 737-200 cargo jet with two people aboard ditched off the coast of Honolulu, Hawaii, early Friday after the pilots reported engine trouble, according to the Federal Aviation Administration....
Ex-Florida State receiver indicted in 2018 nightclub shooting
Former Florida State wide receiver Tamorrion Terry was indicted last week on a felony murder charge related to a 2018 shooting in Georgia. Terry is one of 11 people charged...
Ex-Mets manager will let you watch Subway Series with him if you help keep his mayoral bid alive
Are we sure this isn't a punishment? Former Mets manager and current Stamford, CT mayoral candidate Bobby Valentine is rewarding those who donate to his campaign with the chance to...
Trump riddles followers with strong message: 'Who shot Ashli Babbitt?'
Former President Donald Trump fired off a message to his followers that asks for the cop who fatally shot a woman during the Capitol Building siege.
Fitness app with 4.95 star rating on the App Store is now 45% off
The Openfit Fitness & Wellness App includes 16 structured daily programs led by top fitness trainers.
Officials consider demolishing rest of collapsed Florida condo tower
Miami officials are reportedly considering demolishing the remainder of the fallen condo as the painstaking search for victims enters its ninth day.
Spruce up your meals with these on-sale truffle products
Trufflin creates a range of high-quality truffle products, and many are on sale right now. Check out these five deals on scrumptious truffle products.
Pets often catch COVID-19 from their humans, new study reveals
High infection rates may be attributed in part to the affection owners have for their cats and dogs, according to new research to be presented next week at the European...
Arctic’s ‘Last Ice Area’ shows earlier-than-expected melt
While scientists have said most of the Arctic could be free of summer sea ice by mid-century, the Last Ice Area was not part of that equation.
Watermelon video shows socialite charged in cop death can actually handle a gun
Jasmine Hartin claims she shot Superintendent Henry Jemmott accidentally while handing him his pistol while drinking together on a pier.
Bye Phylicia: Howard students want Rashad fired for Cosby tweet
Outraged Howard University students and alumni are calling for actress Phylicia Rashad to be fired as dean of its College of Fine Arts.
Inside a $1.15M Hobbit home fit for 'Lord of the Rings'
Situated on 16 acres, the home was designed by award-winning San Diego artist James T. Hubbell. The 89-year-old architect and sculptor's eccentric creations have long been likened to Hobbit houses...
Biden polls horribly on his handling of rising crime
Murders increased by about 25 percent nationwide in 2020
America's fastest woman opens up as Olympic hopes are dashed over failed drug test
Sha'Carri Richardson is making no excuses as she's suspended from Team USA over a positive drug test.
'Depraved' corrections officer jailed for sex with inmate in view of 11 others
Tina Gonzalez, a 26-year-old California corrections officer, even cut a hole in her uniform pants to make it easier to have sex.
Iowa Supreme Court ruling blocks Planned Parenthood's sex education programs
The Iowa Supreme Court found the 2019 law passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature is constitutional, rejecting Planned Parenthood of the Heartland's complaint that the law violated its right to equal...
Two hurt in separate NYC shootings overnight, cops say
A 22-year-old man and a 43-year-old man were hurt in a pair of separate shootings overnight in Brooklyn and East Harlem, cops said Friday.
Raptors rookie dismissed from NBA over drug violation
Toronto Raptors' rookie Jalen Harris was dismissed from the league for a year after violating the NBA's anti-drug program on Thursday, according to The Athletic. The NBA has a strict...
How Yankees and Mets measure up in Subway Series
The Post’s Greg Joyce breaks down how the Yankees and Mets match up, with plenty at stake:
The 10 hottest summer songs of 2021
With the Fourth of July weekend upon us, summer 2021 is sizzling up with some hot new songs to provide the soundtrack for beach season.
Delta COVID-19 variant now second-most dominant in NYC
Health department data shows that the B.1.617.2 coronavirus variant now accounts for 17 percent of confirmed cases tested for strains in New York City.
Teen named Alexa changes identity after bullying over Amazon assistant
Karen isn't the only appellation facing stigma in the year 2021. Parents of a teen named Alexa have changed her name and moved her to a new school after she...
Man, 65, pummeled by stranger on NYC subway train, cops say
The victim was confronted by a fellow straphanger as the R train approached the 23rd Street Station around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, police said.
Best ways to bet Euro 2020 quarterfinals
The Euro 2020 Championships have reached the quarterfinals, beginning with Friday’s match between Spain and Switzerland in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Left-wing Dems renew court-packing calls after Supreme Court decisions
Left-wing Democrats are revisiting their calls to pack the Supreme Court following two 6-3 rulings in conservatives' favor.
These are the top 20 cities for cheating in the US: sex study
The new research — published in the Journal of Sex — also found that women are more likely to sneak around to get frisky.
Chilling audio captures first responder as he tries to help woman trapped in condo rubble
Dramatic dispatch calls in the chaotic aftermath of the deadly collapse of the Florida condo tower captured the moment a first responder spoke with a woman trapped between two beds.
MMA promotion aims to be sport’s much-needed 'salsa'
Combate Global caters first and foremost to the Spanish-speaking world, but eight-year-old MMA promotion also recently signed a streaming deal with Paramount+.
Free agent signing could be final piece of Jets' defensive line puzzle
As the Jets get closer 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,...
US hands Bagram Airfield to Afghans after nearly 20 years
The airfield was handed over to the Afghan National Security and Defense Force in its entirety.
US added 850K jobs in June as companies scrambled to staff up
The US added 850,000 jobs last month as Americans continued to emerge from the pandemic and businesses scrambled to hire new workers, the feds said.
WWE star's new role was discussed long before his release
The idea of Samoa Joe one day returning to NXT and taking on a backstage role was discussed long before his WWE release and eventual re-signing.
Man drags woman into woods, strangles her in broad daylight: NYPD
A man dragged a stranger into a wooded area of City Island in the Bronx and began to strangle her during a horrifying broad daylight attack last week, cops said.
Another bombshell report reveals concrete 'deterioration' at doomed condo last fall
A bombshell report from October has reportedly revealed that workers at the Champlain South Towers South in Florida discovered concrete deterioration.
MLB scout from NYC 'humbled' by support for daughter with rare disease
If Steve Connelly didn’t exist in real life, a screenwriter eventually would have created him.
Venture capitalist J.D. Vance enters Senate race in Ohio
J.D. Vance, the venture capitalist and author of the bestselling memoir "Hillbilly Elegy," has entered the Republican primary to replace retiring Sen. Rob Portman.
Controversial Bitcoin billionaire dies suddenly, leaving $2B fortune in limbo
Bitcoin billionaire Mircea Popescu has suddenly died, leaving behind a massive crypto fortune that could be worth as much as $2 billion — which some speculate could be lost forever.
'White glove delivery' horror: NYC woman sexually assaulted by Macy's deliveryman, suit claims
A 46-year-old woman, identified as "Jane Doe," is suing Macy's and two trucking companies for $50 million after she was sexually assaulted by a subcontracted delivery man in Queens.
'Itty-bitty' turtle stops driver going 45 mph
Turtle X-ing! A reptile breeder from West Palm Beach, Florida, was surprised when he noticed a tiny mark in the middle of the road. Turns out, it was a very...
Why this Subway Series is so important
This Subway Series brings a sense of urgency for the Yankees and Mets.
Woman randomly attacked on NYC sidewalk in broad daylight
Police are still searching for the man responsible for seriously injuring a 76-year-old woman in Brighton Beach on June 10, 2021.
Town ravaged by wildfire after enduring country's all-time hottest temps
A small Canadian town was ravaged by an ongoing wildfire on Thursday after enduring the country’s all-time hottest temperatures for three straight days this week.
Jacob deGrom different pitcher after glove-throwing incident
Every hit off Jacob deGrom these days sparks a “How did he do that?” reaction. But to drill a 100 mph fastball off the edge of the outside corner of...
What would have happened if Mets won 2000 World Series?
The following is, of course, a fictitious account of the 2000 World Series that was, of course, not won by a New York team known as the Mets: Derek Jeter...
Man decapitated by train on NYC subway tracks
A man's head fell from the elevated tracks and landed on a Bronx sidewalk after he was decapitated at the Castle Hill Avenue subway station.
Lawmaker 'terribly sorry' for wearing 'Star of David' in COVID protest
Rep. Jim Walsh defended wearing the Star of David to protest COVID restrictions saying, "In the current context, we're all Jews" before he backtracked and apologized for the inappropriate statement.
Early data shows this COVID-19 vaccine works against Delta variant
Johnson & Johnson said late Thursday that preliminary data shows its single-shot vaccine is effective against the fast-spreading Delta variant of COVID-19 that was first discovered in India.
What happens when a drunk man wants to kayak at Yellowstone?
An Indiana man has been banned from Yellowstone National Park for five years after showing up drunk for a group kayaking trip and wreaking havoc when park rangers showed up.
America's fastest woman could miss Olympics after failed drug test
America’s fastest woman may not get to compete in the Tokyo Olympics.