July 4, 2021

Man murdered in home on Native American reservation

Police discovered Josue Bedell suffered a fatal gunshot wound after his family requested a wellness check when they couldn't get in touch with the 47-year-old Long Island man.

Cop rescues man from burning car wreck

Bodycam footage captures the moment Harper Woods Officer Luke Pauly saved a man from a burning car as the driver desperately attempted to escape the flames. 

McConaughey says America 'going through puberty' in bizarre July 4 message

Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey said America was "basically going through puberty" compared to other countries while delivering Independence Day wishes on social media Sunday.

Don't let one win fool you about these Yankees

o one signed up for this goat rodeo of a Yankees campaign, which still feels in serious peril despite a rare, relatively relaxing win in the nightcap.

Remaining portion of Florida condo leveled in controlled demolition

The precarious, remaining portion of a collapsed Florida condo building was demolished -- clearing the way for rescue teams to resume their search for any possible survivors.

Mets made 'special' announcement in this Subway Series

Aroldis Chapman threw his arms in the air and then over the back of his head, his face a brew of disbelief and pain as he watched yet another one...

Jubilant spectators take in 'beautiful' NYC fireworks show

Jubilant spectators looking past last year's COVID-19 pandemic were in awe Sunday night as they gathered along the East River for a mesmerizing July Fourth fireworks show. 

Hunter Biden engaged in some daddy pay care: Devine

Hunter Biden's laptop has revealed yet another excruciating example of how he exploited lucrative grace-and-favor jobs and sweetheart deals facilitated by Joe’s network of connections in Delaware and throughout the...

St. John's is getting its star back

Julian Champagnie, last year's Big East leading scorer, announced Sunday night he is taking his name out of the NBA Draft and will return to school for his junior year.

Teen stabs Uber driver in Westchester

A girl stabbed an Uber driver during a fight in Westchester County on Friday, a report said.

White House working to 'respond' to massive ransomware attack

A massive ransomware attack that affected thousands of victims continued to cause chaos on Sunday as the White House pledged “full resources” to probe the breach.

Biden marks 'special celebration' but warns COVID 'hasn't been vanquished'

President Joe Biden declared Sunday that "America is coming back together" at the White House, but insists the coronavirus pandemic "has not been vanquished" in his plea for more people...

Yankees' wild card helps them avoid sweep after Game 1 disaster

The Yankees played their wild card in Game 2 -- with a much steadier hand to close it out -- and salvaged a doubleheader split on an otherwise brutal day...

MLB trying to meet with Trevor Bauer's accuser

Major League Baseball officials hope to meet soon with a woman who told police she was sexually assaulted by Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer, ESPN reported Sunday. Bauer was...

Nancy Pelosi's Jan. 6 commission is a partisan ploy

The House voted Wednesday to approve Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. But America cannot trust Pelosi's probe as she continues to jump to...

Why America needs to ban critical race theory in schools

As we mark the 245th anniversary of American independence, critical race theory has been dividing the nation and offering racist portrayals of history to our children, Josh Hammer writes.

Rangers star eager to 'dominate games' after earning degree

We’re less than two months into the Rangers’ offseason, but Adam Fox has been busy in more ways than one. Busy making NHL history as just the second player to...

A chance for the Supremes to end Harvard's ugly discrimination against Asians

Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, now at the Supreme Court, has the potential to reshape the course of affirmative action in the United States — for the better.

No clear end in sight for this Yankees' rehab

Corey Kluber is a month into his throwing program, without an end in sight — at least not one that he was willing to share publicly. The right-hander, who has...

Demolition to begin at site of Florida building collapse

The remaining portion of a collapsed Florida condo building will be razed Sunday night between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m., officials said.

Gunman who killed Georgia golf pro had other bodies stashed in pickup truck

The gunman who shot and killed a golf pro at a Georgia country club Saturday had two other bodies in the back of his pickup truck -- and remains on...

Texas GOP chair launches primary challenge to Gov. Abbott

Allen West, the former Florida congressman and chairman of the Texas Republican Party, announced Sunday that he would launch a primary challenge to two-term Gov. Greg Abbott.

NYC mayoral race shows: It's well-off whites — not minorities — who back far-left policies

New York City’s notoriously incompetent election officials have not finished tabulating the votes in the June 22 Democratic primary, with its novel ranked-choice-voting system.

Letters to the Editor — July 5, 2021

New York Post readers weigh in on Gwen Berry doubling down on her national anthem protest at the Olympic trials amid backlash.

Mets surprisingly have just one All-Star

Jacob deGrom’s selection to the National League All-Star team Sunday wasn’t a surprise, but the fact the Mets were otherwise shut out might have rated as one.

UFO 'news' is just clickbait

The US intelligence community was entirely right to dump all over the conspiracy theories and “They’re really out there” nonsense in its report on sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena.

Company behind Keystone XL pipeline seeks $15B damages from US

The Canadian-based company behind the canceled Keystone XL oil pipeline project is seeking $15 billion in damages from the US.

What had Mets pitcher still feeling 'amazing' after shaky return

Less is more for Marcus Stroman — and the shorthanded Mets still need the most they can get out of him.

Man who robbed taco shop with water gun has life sentence commuted

A man serving a life sentence for holding up an Arkansas taco shop with a plastic water gun may finally get sprung – after 40 years behind bars.

Former Trump spokesman launches new social media platform GETTR

A former spokesman for former President Donald Trump launched a new social media platform on the Fourth of July in response to the "woke tyranny" of Big Tech.

Gerrit Cole, Aroldis Chapman make All-Star Game after brutal Yankees loss

Good thing for Aroldis Chapman and Gerrit Cole that MLB player voting for the All-Star Game had an early deadline.

Why major golf stars are skipping the Olympics

This, sadly, is what separates golf in the Olympics from the other sports in the Games.

Fauci changes tune again, says vaccinated should wear masks in parts of US

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that fully vaccinated Americans should wear masks when traveling to parts of the country with low vaccination rates despite the CDC declaring the vaccine protects...

Bill Cosby blasts Howard University for Phylicia Rashad response

“America’s Dad’’-turned-sex fiend Bill Cosby isn't too happy about Howard University's rebuke of actress Phylicia Rashad’s tweet praising his release.

Woman awaits 'dream' double-arm transplant after losing all four limbs

A 24-year-old Turkish woman who lost both of her arms and legs after catching a life-threatening blood illness is hoping for a rare double-arm transplant to improve her life, according...

De Blasio, City Council give pay hike to homeless shelter guards

Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City Council allocated $40.5 million to contracted shelter providers to boost security worker salaries as part of the bloated $98.7 billion city budget.

Mets fan interferes during Subway Series game with catch over fence

A Mets fan interfered during the first game of the Subway Series doubleheader against the Yankees in The Bronx on Sunday.

Freedom! NYers celebrate end of COVID-19 lockdowns on July Fourth

New Yorkers declared their independence from COVID-19 lockdowns on Sunday by heading to beaches, parks and prime spots for watching fireworks.

Aroldis Chapman melts down again in Yankees' loss to Mets

One team’s fortune is another team’s full-blown disaster -- its second in five days.

The Cuomo rule: NY pol proposes income limit after gov's $5M book deal

A powerful New York elected official has introduced a measure that would limit the outside income of state elected officials.

At least two die in overnight NYC slashings and shootings

At least two people were killed in a series of slashings and shootings in NYC on Saturday night and Sunday morning, according to police and sources.

Stabbing victim assaults nurse, two cops at NYC hospital

A stabbing victim assaulted a nurse and two cops while being treated at Bellevue Hospital over the weekend, according to cops and police sources.

Sun Valley's billionaire 'summer camp' is back after a virus-induced break

Allen & Co.'s "summer camp for billionaires" returns to Sun Valley this week after taking a COVID-induced hiatus -- and a lot has changed since the power powwow was last...

Conor McGregor mobbed by fans leaving restaurant, needs security to free car

Conor McGregor was mobbed by fans as he left a restaurant and needed a security team to help free his car from the adoring masses.

Vaccination goal is unmet but Bidens will host July 4 BBQ on White House south lawn

President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will welcome 1,000 essential workers and military family members to the White House for a barbecue on the South Lawn to celebrate the...

'Close to zero' chance of finding Florida collapse victims alive: Israeli colonel

Israeli colonel Golan Vach, who's leading a rescue team at the site of the Florida building collapse said Sunday that there is a "close to zero" chance at finding survivors...

Rabbi says it's a 'miracle' he survived stab attack outside Jewish school

The rabbi stabbed eight times outside a Jewish day school in Boston said it was a "miracle" he survived -- as he recalled the broad daylight attack in a new...

Florida collapse survivor, 88, weeps during reunion with rescuer

An emotional 88-year-old survivor of the deadly Florida building collapse thanked Good samaritan Alfredo Lopez who carried her to safety in a tearful reunion last week.

NYTimes sparks July 4 outrage by claiming American flag 'alienating to some'

The New York Times sparked fireworks with an Independence Day report on the political implications of displaying the American flag.

Luka Doncic leads Slovenia to first Olympics berth with triple-double

The postseason didn't go how Luka Doncic wanted. But the Mavericks' star guard didn't let that get him down for too long.

Biden struggles to answer Russia question at pie shop, sparking concerns

President Joe Biden struggled to answer a reporter's question on Russia over the weekend, as he reached for notes after being distracted by a cashier while checking out at a...

Save up to 83% on these tech deals in honor of the Fourth of July

Upgrade your lifestyle as you head into summer with these tech deals. Save up to 83% off a range of tech gear and gadgets in celebration of July 4th.

Learn new skills with 23 top-selling eLearning bundles for $20 each

For the Fourth of July, all of these incredible course bundles are majorly marked down to $20.

Deadly Tropical Storm Elsa headed toward US and Cuba

Tropical Storm Elsa weakened slightly Sunday as it headed toward Cuba — but it was set to still begin hammering parts of Florida within the next day or two.

I'm 69 and not getting hired - should I dye my grey hair?

Gregory Giangrande answers lingering questions on age discrimination and wearing inappropriate attire in the workplace.

New Knicks villain vows his team will 'be back' after surprising run

The Hawks exit having left quite an impression -- not only on this postseason, but for the future.

All work and no play? Take a timeout and a step back

Getting overly stressed over work? Take a trip. Now that the world is opening up again, consider heading for the beach, the mountains, Disney, whatever. 

Golf pro shot dead at country club by gunman in pickup truck

Gene Siller, 41, was on the course of the Pinetree Country Club near Kennesaw around 2:30 p.m. when he was gunned down, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.

Olympian tests positive for COVID-19 while trying to enter Tokyo

A member of the Serbian Olympic rowing team has tested positive for COVID-19 while trying to enter Japan for the Tokyo Olympics that are to open in just under three...

Wild video shows terrified beachgoers fleeing after fireworks accidentally set off

A violent blast of fireworks accidentally set off by workers on a Maryland beach Sunday sent terrified sunbathers fleeing amid huge plumes of smoke, video shows.

Rise of the Moors leader bragged about arsenal of guns weeks before bizarre highway standoff

Jahmal Latimer and his comrades were charged with multiple firearms offenses following an intense and bizarre standoff with law enforcement on I-95.

Cyclist clings to life after crashing into pedestrian in NYC park

The near-deadly collision occurred at the intersection of Prospect Park Southwest and 16th Street in Windsor Terrace around 11 a.m., authorities said.

White House press secretary slammed by reporters over anonymous sourcing for stories

White House press secretary Jen Psaki was taken to task by a group of mainstream media reporters over the issue of anonymous sourcing for stories coming from the White House.

Largest US teachers union vows to 'fight back' against Critical Race Theory critics

The largest educators union in the country has vowed to "fight back" against those opposed to teaching critical race theory in schools and reiterated its support of the controversial "1619...

Ex-UFC champ training with Floyd Mayweather for Jake Paul fight: 'Y'all f--ked up'

Tyron Woodley will step in a boxing ring for the first time on Aug. 28. Before he does, he's getting help from one of the all-time greats.

Jeff Bezos retires with 739,489 times the median American's wealth

When Jeff Bezos steps down Monday as Amazon’s CEO at age 57, he will carry with him an estimated $197 billion, a staggering fortune that is 739,489 times the median...

Surfside condo demo to happen 'as soon as possible' as Tropical Storm Elsa could batter area

"As soon as the preparation is ready, the site is secure and the team is ready to go, we will begin the demolition," said Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

World record broken at annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut broke his own world record at the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Sunday — a Fourth of July feat much of America missed thanks to ESPN's shoddy...

Boris Johnson reveals UK mask mandate for 'Freedom Day'

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to announce that the mandatory use of face masks on public transport, stores and other public settings will be lifted on July 19.

ESPN star says Urban Meyer will 'flame out' in NFL

Meyer and the Jaguars were just hit with $300K worth of fines by the NFL for OTA violations.

Pet owners beg for delay of Surfside condo demolition until all animals are rescued

Pet owners who lived in what still stands of Florida's partly collapsed condo tower want the structure's planned demolition delayed

Video shows women swipe, burn 'thin blue line' flag from Brooklyn business

The duo removed the flag, which symbolizes support for the police, from the front of Nocera Auto Repairs on 17th Street near Third Avenue in South Slope around 7:40 p.m....

Michelle Lesco crowned new Nathan's Hot Dog Eating champion

Competitive eater Michelle Lesco wolfed down 30.75 dogs and buns in 10 minutes Sunday en route to her first ever Nathan’s Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest victory.

ESPN host under fire for 'diversity' dig in secretly recorded video

Rachel Nichols expressed her displeasure that Maria Taylor was given NBA Finals hosting duties last year.

PBS, Vanessa Williams cause fireworks over 'black national anthem'

PBS has sparked tense backlash with its decision to have Vanessa Williams perform the “black national anthem” during its July 4 coverage -- with critics blasting the move as divisive...

This year's Nathan's Hot Dog contest has special meaning for 13-time champ

Nathan's annual Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest has special meaning for 13-time champion Joey Chestnut, who told The Post on Sunday he's excited to compete in front of...

Jimmy Carter and wife Rosalynn celebrate 75th anniversary

The young midshipman needed a date one evening while he was home from the US Naval Academy, so his younger sister paired him with a family friend who already had...

Watch Marv Albert sign off for the last time

Marv Albert's legendary career is officially over.

Pope Francis admitted to hospital for intestinal surgery

Pope Francis was suffering from "symptomatic diverticular stenosis" of the colon, a condition that can cause recurrent abdominal pain, bloating and changes in bowel habits.

Trump rails against 'terrible' NY prosecutors, criminal charges at rally

Former President Trump came out swinging against the New York prosecutors who brought criminal charges against his organization.

Nick Kyrgios may have 'heartbreaking' Wimbledon news for Venus Williams

The dream partnership of Nick Kyrgios and Venus Williams could end earlier than tennis fans would have hoped.

Red, white and boo-hoo! College students say they aren't proud to be Americans

Ophelie Jacobson, a reporter for Campus Reform, surveyed students from the private college in DC Friday about whether they were "proud" of the stars and stripes.

Two people, including tourist, slashed in NYC: cops

Two people were slashed in random, unprovoked attacks in the Big Apple Saturday — with one victim requiring 16 stitches, cops said.

Don't bet on a lot of runs in this AL Central clash

The Royals and Twins will score less than 10 runs in their Sunday game.

Surfside condo official raised red flag about repairs 3 days before deadly collapse

Just three days before the collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Florida, the condo building manager reportedly accused the town of Surfside of “holding up” urgent renovations and repairs.

Picking team with patriotic colors in NL Central matchup

The Cubs will beat the Reds on Sunday in Cincinnati.

Violence erupts after viral video of complaint about trans woman disrobing in upscale spa

Violence erupted between dueling protesters outside an upscale California spa after viral video showed a woman complaining about a transgender female being allowed to disrobe in the women's section.

How to watch Nathan's Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest

This Independence Day, Nathan’s Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest is back in-person following a strange, pandemic-safe year without a live audience.

Just how many hot dogs can Joey Chestnut eat?

Joey Chestnut has won the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 13-times running, including the last five consecutively.

Military plane crash kills 29 soldiers, 2 civilians

A Philippine air force C-130 aircraft carrying troops crashed in a southern province after missing the runway Sunday, killing at least 17 military personnel while at least 40 were rescued

Yankees reliever's solid outing costs him a start

Michael King, who pitched four scoreless innings out of the bullpen in the Yankees' 8-3 loss to the Mets, will not start Sunday's second game of the doubleheader. Nestor Cortes...

Yankees pitcher at a loss: 'Don't really know what else to do'

Jordan Montgomery gave up three runs on six hits and three walks across 4 ¹/₃ innings in the Yankees' 8-3 loss to the Mets on Saturday at the Stadium. All...

Caught red-handed: Dye pack explodes on Newark bank robber

Surveillance footage captured the moment a New Jersey bank robber's plan suddenly went wrong when a dye pack exploded during his escape, causing him to discard some of the money.

Where Noah Syndergaard stands in rehab process

Noah Syndergaard’s rehab is back in motion, as Saturday he continued a throwing program that began in the past week.

Four people injured in three separate shootings across NYC

Four people were injured on July 3, 2021 when three separate shootings occurred with no deaths across New York City. Two shootings took place in Queens and Brooklyn and the...

What Kevin Durant thought of his first on-court Nets season

Kevin Durant will be on the court this week, but not the way he planned or expected to be.

Reliever helps former team at Yankees' expense

Justin Wilson is still popular in Queens, even if he isn’t very well-liked in The Bronx at the moment.

Dozens of gunshots fired at Democratic senator's home: Report

Sen. Vivian Figures' Alabama home was the target of several rounds of gunfire this past week. The Democratic senator was not home at the time of the incident, but police...

Jacob deGrom not only Mets starter who could be an All-Star

In a performance that should bolster his All-Star Game résumé, Taijuan Walker allowed two earned runs on two hits and two walks over 5 ²/₃ innings with five strikeouts in...

Two children, 8 and 9, charged with fatal shooting of South Carolina man

Danny Andrew Smith was reportedly fatally shot as he drove his tractor in a field near Westminster, about an hour west of Greenville. Two children face involuntary manslaughter charges. 

Unhinged man randomly slaps 7-year-old boy in Central Park

According to police the 7-year-old Manhattan boy was walking with his family in Central Park on July 3, 2021 when Kevin Cadelina hit him in the face and knocked him...

'Not a normal house cat': Woman wakes to find feral African cat in her bed

Georgia resident Kristine Frank woke up mere inches from an African serval, which wandered into her home after her husband left the door open when taking the dog out.