July 23, 2021
What to watch as the Olympics really get going
After a tumultuous road to Tokyo, Saturday, July 23 will mark the official Day 1 of the 2020 Olympics, which will include many fan-favorite competitions, as well as many first-time...
Mets star unveils 'Home Run Horse' during big night
Step aside, Donnie Stevenson. The Home Run Horse may have you beat. With the stuffed pony in the Mets’ dugout, Pete Alonso homered twice, a far better performance compared to...
Rangers take forward after being leapfrogged in draft
Despite heightened anticipation, the Rangers didn’t make a splash with their 16th-overall pick in the 2021 Entry Draft on Friday night. Instead, they used it to select forward Brennan Othmann....
Cop block: NYPD cracks down on prostitution market after Post exposé
Following a report in The Post last week, the NYPD cracked down on a stretch in East New York, arresting ten men were nabbed for allegedly patronizing a person for...
Yankees see big-name player exit early in injury scare
Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez caught the first five innings of their 6-2 loss to the Red Sox Friday night at Fenway Park before leaving the game with back spasms.
This Yankees loss was doubly disappointing
BOSTON — There were no late-game mishaps or blown saves this time. But it’s still hard to envision a more disappointing loss for the Yankees, who had Gerrit Cole on...
Snow leopard at one of largest zoos in US tests positive for COVID
Ramil, a 9-year-old male snow leopard at the San Diego Zoo had been suffering from a cough and a runny nose. It's unclear how the animal may have gotten the...
Veep Joe Biden skirted 'no see' mail law with private accounts
As vice president, Joe Biden used private email addresses for government correspondence and Hunter Biden’s business deals in Ukraine, Miranda Devine writes.
Mets rookie steals shows in shutout win
On a night when the Mets added a needed starter and faced an old friend for the first time, rookie Tylor Megill was the pitcher who stole the show once...
1st Olympic beach volleyball match canceled due to COVID-19
The first match of the Olympic beach volleyball tournament has been canceled after a Czech player tested positive for COVID-19 while German cyclist Simon Geschke has also tested positive.
Jets fans can't fall into this training camp trap
New Jets coach Robert Saleh has referred to this offseason as the “world’s greatest honeymoon” on several occasions. That honeymoon hits the next phase Wednesday when the Jets will conduct...
Co-founder and 'apostle' of Calif. church busted for child sex abuse
The co-founder and “'apostle” of a Southern California church was arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a child when she was 9 years old, authorities said Friday.
DOJ 'turned its back on seniors who died' by dropping probe of NY nursing homes and COVID-19
The Department of Justice has decided not to investigate whether the civil rights of residents in New York's nursing homes were violated by Gov. Andrew Cuomo's controversial COVID-19 patient admission...
Star MLB pitcher makes court appearance tied to sexual assault allegations
Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer appeared in court Friday to fight the extension of a protective order sought by a woman who says he choked and punched her during two sexual...
Luke Hughes joins brother Jack on Devils at 2021 NHL Draft
The Devils selected defenseman Luke Hughes with the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, reuniting him with brother Jack.
Mets hitting coach breaks down starting lineup
This is the kind of lineup production the Mets expected from the start.
Francisco Lindor says he's 'improving' as he visits Queens community
The Mets' $341 million shortstop took to the streets of Queens to spend time Friday with members of the community he plans to call his baseball home for the next...
Fauci calls mask mandates 'understandable,' but CDC guidelines 'still hold'
While Dr. Fauci said on the whole that fully vaccinated Americans can largely still go unmasked, he said in certain local COVID hot spots mask mandates could make sense.
Mark Hamill says he's been in every 'Star Wars' movie since 2015
Mark Hamill who famously played Luke Skywalker in the sci-fi franchise, revealed on Twitter he has starred in a number of other "Star Wars" roles secretly.
Ex-Yankee carries torch at Olympic Opening Ceremony
Baseball is back in the Olympics, and Japan rolled out a former Yankees star to celebrate.
Alabama gov calls out unvaccinated residents for 'choosing a horrible lifestyle'
Alabama Republican Gov. Kay Ivey lashed out Thursday at her unvaccinated constituents, telling reporters they were "letting us down" while blaming "unvaccinated folks" for COVID hospitalizations.
De Blasio announces deal to revive Staten Island stadium with new baseball team
Baseball in Staten Island is coming back, back, back! After the Yankees departed the borough last year, Staten Island will be getting an Atlantic League team starting in 2022.
Biden's Kremlin kowtow on Nord Stream 2 is all about boosting left's European project
On Wednesday, the United States and Germany issued a joint statement signing off on the completion of Nord Stream 2 — and Team Biden’s approval marks the culmination of a...
Gregg Popovich is American with most to lose at Olympics
Once upon a time, Gregg Popovich was angry that he lost the head coaching job for the 2008 Beijing Olympics to Mike Krzyzewski, and angrier over the way Team USA’s...
Larry Page's Wisk Aero takes hit in legal fight with Archer Aviation
A federal judge in San Francisco has rejected air taxi startup Wisk Aero’s request for a preliminary injunction against rival Archer Aviation, the latest development in a bizarre legal dogfight between...
Nets, Knicks eye same Kentucky star
The Knicks and Nets are very different on almost every level, but Isaiah Jackson is ready to step right in to either lineup.
Michigan repeals law that gave Gov. Gretchen Whitmer emergency powers
In a 60-48 vote in the Michigan House of Representatives, the Emergency Powers Act of 1945 that had given Governor Gretchen Whitmer more ruling power was repealed.
Kevin Durant didn't look happy about being trolled by Team USA
As all Team USA athletes gathered in the hallways of Tokyo’s Olympic Stadium before the Opening Ceremony on Friday, Kevin Durant was standing by himself, minding his business, occupied by...
GOP lawmakers threaten to impeach Biden ATF nominee if he's confirmed
Led by Rep. Matt Rosendale, GOP house lawmakers have penned a resolution to impeach David Chipman, who was President Joe Biden's pick to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and...
Brangelina's wine chateau has a buyer — but they can't sell amid divorce wars
It's all fun and games until somebody doesn't want to sell the chateau.
Letters to the Editor — July 24, 2021
The Issue: Eric Adams’ plan to change the names of city streets and buildings that honor slave owners. Removing slave owners’ names from street signs, buildings and parks and the...
Cops bust second suspect in fatal shooting of lovestruck Bronx juror
Police said they arrested Andrew Johnson for killing 29-year-old -- and former Bronx juror -- Katherine Diop and wounding her 31-year-old brother in a June 16 shooting.
Why men made 'negging' their go-to toxic dating tactic
The dating strategy works when someone purposefully gives a backhanded compliment or makes a potential significant other feel bad about themselves in order to lower their self-esteem.
The righteous NIMBYs: Besieged by disorder and failing pols
NIMBY — “not in my back yard” — is usually applied to locals battling selfishly against a nearby project that’s plainly in the wider public interest that doesn’t really harm...
DC police chief 'mad as hell' over shootings, says justice system 'not functioning'
Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee ripped Washington DC's court system after a brazen shooting wounded two men and sent restaurant patrons and bystanders scrambling for safety.
Search for bodies concludes at Florida building collapse site
Firefighters declared the end of their search for bodies at the site of a collapsed Florida condo building.
Possible gunman in car shuts down Holland Tunnel into NYC
Lanes entering the Holland Tunnel were closed for about 20 minutes on Friday afternoon by Port Authority police after an alert of someone possibly having a gun.
The best pop-up restaurants to try in NYC right now
Pop-up restaurants to try in NYC range from Japanese katsu to Indian street food to oysters, and they're opening in food markets, within other restaurants, on rooftops and even inside...
Democrats condemn Trump's 'Big Lie' but keep telling ones even worse ones themselves
Did you know that black people are not going to be allowed to vote in America anymore? At least in states controlled by Republicans? Sounds a bit unlikely, but that’s...
Yes, tax Airbnb hosts —but legalize them first
In its struggle to balance its budget and still keep the trains and buses rolling, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is looking for new sources of revenue. One idea floated by...
Jen Shah 'orchestrated' telemarketing fraud scheme against elderly: feds
“The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Jen Shah is allegedly one of the masterminds behind a telemarketing scam that targeted elderly people nationwide, according to new court documents.
Ex-coach allegedly threatened Blackhawks player with bat before rape
A new set of disturbing details have emerged regarding former a Blackhawks video coach’s alleged sexual assault of a former player in May 2010.
McCarthy might yank Cheney from influential committee if she joins Capitol riot panel
Nancy Pelosi's commission picks have been called partisan by Republican lawmakers after she rejected Jim Jordan and Jim Banks. Kevin McCarthy didn't rule out taking Liz Cheney off a coveted...
New Ranger brings 'in-your-face' game they sorely need
Arriving on Broadway after back-to-back Stanley Cup triumphs with the Lightning, Goodrow knows exactly the kind of player he is and what he can bring to a team
Top Albany Republican blasts Gov. Cuomo over alleged 'pay to play' donations
State senator and ranking GOP committee member Tom O’Mara wants Attorney General Letitia James to investigate campaign contributions made to Gov. Andrew Cuomo from individuals affiliated with a medical donor...
Yankees get big bullpen boost off COVID list
A depleted Yankees bullpen got two reinforcements Friday by way of the COVID-19 list.
Beached humpback whale rescued in dramatic video
This humpback whale was not singing a happy song — when it found itself stranded on a beach in southern Africa. Watch the heart-pounding rescue video filmed near Walvis Bay,...
Eric Adams the 'Godsend' and other commentary
Conservative: Eric Adams the ‘Godsend’ Many Gotham progressives view the prospect of an Eric Adams mayoralty as a “nightmare,” notes The New York Times’ Bret Stephens, but “for the rest...
Eddy Alvarez shows the true Olympic — and American — spirit
As athletes kneel during the national anthem and turn their backs on the flag, what a breath of fresh air is Eddy Alvarez. Chosen as the Team USA flag bearer, along with...
Psaki maintains secrecy over 'breakthrough' COVID cases after visit by Texas Dems
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki maintained secrecy around the number of aides to President Biden who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Team Biden's bizarre 'Blame Canada' border slap
Poor Canada: It gets no respect even from the Biden administration, which just dissed it in the name of fighting COVID. Mere days after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that...
New York Post's 'Hero of the Day' series wins New York Press Club Award
The Hero of the Day series started last March and highlighted essential workers and volunteers during the pandemic. Gabrielle Fonrouge took the honor for the press club’s newspaper category
Lovebirds flock to reopened NYC marriage bureau
50 marriage ceremonies were scheduled at the fully booked Manhattan office on Friday’s first day of ceremonies since the pandemic's beginning.
Don't bet on a lot of runs in this NL West battle
The Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers won't combine for nine runs in their game on Friday night.
Best Buy offers up to 50% off this weekend for 'Black Friday in July'
No need to wait until November when Black Friday comes twice this year at Best Buy.
Wall Street notches record closing high on earnings, economic strength
Wall Street gained ground for the fourth straight session on Friday, extending a rally that pushed all three major U.S. stock indexes to record closing highs as upbeat earnings and...
'Captain America' writers weigh in on studly superhero's virginity
“Why do people think he’s a virgin?” asked film writer Stephen McFeely, questioning the running Marvel pundit joke that, as a result of the character being frozen in ice for...
‘Is there anything stopping anyone from telling Hunter Biden they are going to purchase his art?’ Psaki pressed
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki insisted that Hunter Biden won't discuss art sales with potential buyers when he meets them at gallery events.
The summer's hottest beachside club and pool party is in Queens
The summer’s hottest new pool party is at Queens' Rockaway Hotel, a new luxury resort that opened in September blocks from the ocean in The Rockaways.
This YouTuber took a break off all social media — here are the self-care products she leans on
NYC-based lifestyle influencer Renee Amberg, 27, prioritizes her mental and physical health above all, she shares with her followers on YouTube.
Rangers trade forward to Blues as remodeling continues
Buchnevich, who is coming off a career-high 48 points in 54 games last season, is a restricted free agent and searching for a long-term deal
Oh, Maya! Wiley's $1M campaign debt puts black-owned biz in jeopardy
Maya Wiley owes 28 individuals and companies a combined $999,664.51, including over $500,000 to GPS Impact, a political communications company.
Harris under water in latest polling amid surging border crisis and veep office gripes
The polls have not been kind to Vice President Kamala Harris of late, with the Real Clear Average of surveys now putting her at an under-water favorability of 44.3 percent.
Woman shares hilarious texts from her 91-year-old grandpa
Megan Elizabeth, from Alton, Illinois, knows grandpas have jokes well from text messages she receives from her 91-year-old grandfather.
15-year-old hurt in Bronx shooting
A teen was shot in his right calf on Friday morning in Mott Haven, Bronx. He's now in stable condition at Jacobi Medical Center while the shooters remain on the...
TJ Dillashaw: Sparring past helps me more than UFC foe Cory Sandhagen
Whenever former training partners get together and fight in front of the masses, it’s only natural for those outside the gym to wonder: Who got the better of it?
Psaki weighs in on DC shootings after bullets fly near restaurant Biden visited
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Friday weighed in shootings in Washington, DC after a Thursday daylight fusillade that sent diners scrambling from the restaurant where President Joe Biden recently...
Star receiver expected to miss start of season in crushing Saints blow
The Saints lost future quarterback Drew Brees to retirement this offseason. Now, they will open their season without star wide receiver Michael Thomas.
Florida man who hid HIV status from gal pals sentenced to prison
Gentry Burns, who had sex with multiple women and did not disclose that he was HIV positive, has now been sentenced to two years in prison for his crimes.
Florida landscaper saves man's life as homeowners berate him: 'Die somewhere else'
Florida police are lauding a landscaper who leaped into action to save a man having a seizure, despite homeowners in the area yelling at the hero.
'A caricature of us': Cleveland Indians' name change hailed by Native American groups
The name of the Cleveland Indians has been rooted in “racial oppression” for more than a century and the activists and academics who’ve spent decades fighting against it told The...
Teen on space flight told Bezos he had never ordered from Amazon
The Dutch teenager who became the world’s youngest space traveler this week surprised billionaire Jeff Bezos on the flight by telling him he’d never ordered anything on Amazon. Oliver Daemen,...
Coming soon to Israel: Judea and Samaria’s Ben & Jerry’s, a copycat brand
A nonprofit group says its plans to knock off Ben & Jerry’s in Israel -- and it’s itching to go to court if the ice cream maker tries to stop...
Inside Kanye's 'therapy' ranch where 'Donda' came to life after marriage died
Located in Greybull, the ranch, known as Bighorn Mountain Ranch, spans over 6,700 acres and has been used as a safe haven for the rapper following his divorce from Kim...
Saks Fifth Avenue to give away up to $700 with select purchases
Everyone loves Saks Fifth Avenue. The luxury department store has all of the designers your heart can desire and it always delivers when it comes to scoring cool fashion finds....
Here's what Joe Biden thinks about Cleveland Indians name change
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Friday said that President Biden supports the decision by the Cleveland Indians to change their name.
Mom killed by Greek hubby in fit of rage suspected him of having an affair
Caroline Crouch, the young UK mom whose Greek helicopter pilot husband has confessed to killing her, reportedly suspected him of having an affair with an ex before he strangled her.
Tokyo Olympics: Updated medal counts, schedule, results, and more
The Tokyo Olympics are here. Check out the full Olympics 2021 schedule, results and medal counts by toggling the menu below, and get all the info on when to watch...
China building more facilities similar to suspected COVID leak lab, book claims
Steven Mosher is working on a new book that warns China is building three more labs like the Wuhan Institute for Virology, now under investigation by US intelligence agencies.
'There are no gators in Missouri': Escaped pet alligator shocks neighbor
Not all pets are cuddly. A Missouri resident said he was shocked when he noticed an alligator on his property, especially since gators don’t live in the area. Fortunately, due to some quick...
Woman holding her dog leaps to death off luxury NYC building
The 60-year-old woman jumped from the 46-story apartment complex The Victory at 561 10th Ave. near 41st Street in Hell's Kitchen on Friday afternoon.
'Such a disgrace': Trump blasts Cleveland Indians name change
The team first began distancing itself from its traditional imagery in 2018.
VanZant vs. Ostovich: How to watch, odds and full Bare Knuckle Fight card
The last time that Paige VanZant and Rachael Ostovich fought, it ended in a VanZant win by submission in the second round. However, that was the UFC. They will now...
Former Mets pitcher will beat his old team: Take it to the bank
The Jays’ Steven Matz (8-4, ERA 4.43) will beat the Mets and Tylor Megill (0-0, ERA 2.63) on Friday night at Citi Field.
NFL assistant's job in limbo after refusing COVID vaccine
The Minnesota Vikings and assistant coach Rick Dennison have parted ways after the coach refused to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Mindy Kaling shocked by backlash to South Asian 'Scooby-Doo' spinoff
"Like, there are Indian nerds. It shouldn't be a surprise to people," Kaling joked to late-night host Seth Meyers on Thursday.
Three shot dead in Long Island home invasion, baby found unharmed
Three people were shot dead in an apparent home invasion on Long Island on Friday, police sources said.
MLB set to test electronic communications for catchers and pitchers
The traditional practice of relaying pitch signs may soon be a relic of the past in Major League Baseball. Beginning on Aug. 3, the Class-A California League will experiment with...
Team USA's 'preppy' and 'pretentious' outfits ripped on Twitter
One Twitter user said the outfits looked more like yacht club uniforms than an Olympian’s garb.
Australian teenager gets $20,000 for discovering unique Dorito chip
Chip brand Doritos is rewarding Rylee Stuart, a 13-year-old from Queensland, with a $20,000 fund for her entrepreneurship after discovering a unique Dorito and putting the chip up for sale.
Packers facing disaster with yet another top star
The Packers have another potential disaster on their hands.
Goats chow down: Post's week in photos
Riverside Park Conservancy's 2nd Annual "Running of the Goats" with 24 goats released into Riverside Park to chow down on weeds and invasive plants.
Mario Batali and ex-partner ordered to pay $600K in sex-harass case
Celebrity chef Mario Batali will have to fork over a chunk of dough to women he and others allegedly sexually harassed at his restaurants, state officials said.
Rapper rips flesh off his face to give himself a ‘demon smile’
Renato de Santa, who has implants under his skin to give him horns, dyed black-black eyeballs, a bifurcated tongue and the number “666” carved into his head, has taken his...
'It's time for more mandates': De Blasio calls on employers to require COVID vaccine
Mayor Bill de Blasio called on private employers Friday to impose vaccination requirements as workers begin to head back to the office.
Chicago cop gets prison time for gambling ring tied to brother of ex-NFL star
A Chicago police officer was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for being a bookie in a multimillion-dollar sports gambling ring allegedly involving the brother of Brian Urlacher.
Former CBS chief Joe Ianniello launches media-focused SPAC
Joe Ianniello, who ran CBS after longtime boss Les Moonves resigned in 2018 amid sexual assault allegations, is jumping into the SPAC market. Ianniello, who left CBS not long after it...
Sliwa wants cameras in park to catch 'vandals, drug dealers, pervs' after attacks
No suspects have been arrested after three disturbing Inwood Park attacks within about an hour.
Heastie defends AG but wouldn't impeach Gov. Cuomo solely off her probe
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie defended state Attorney General Letitia James' integrity amid her office's sexual harassment probe of embattled Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Score an extra 30% off Cole Haan shoes during the End of Season Sale
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NY pension fund puts Unilever on notice over Ben & Jerry's sales ban
The main pension fund for New York's state government workers and retirees warned Ben & Jerry's parent company, Unilever, on Friday that it might restrict its investments in the company...
Lorde ‘had to get’ an IV drip after day drinking with Seth Meyers
Lorde’s liver needed some help after filming a "Day Drinking" segment with Seth Meyers, she admitted later on his late-night show.
NYC stabbing victim died in love-triangle feud, cops say
A 41-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in Brooklyn last month was part of a love triangle-gone-horribly awry, cops say.
Surfers in Tokyo eye typhoon forecast — but say bring it on
Japanese residents may be worried about the prospect of a typhoon forming off the coast next week.
Algerian judoka quits Olympics instead of facing Israeli opponent
Algerian judoka Fethi Nourine withdrew from the Olympics on Thursday, due to his unwillingness to fight an opponent from Israel.
White House calls YouTube, Facebook 'judge, jury, executioner' on bad COVID info
The White House has YouTube, not just Facebook, on its list of social media platforms officials say are responsible for an alarming spread of misinformation about COVID vaccines.
The 'Cleveland Guardians'? Here's what the new name represents
Here's why the MLB team in Cleveland changed its name to the Guardians.
The internet has weighed in on the Cleveland Guardians
The new name is in, and so are the verdicts from many on the world wide web.
Deadly drug-resistant 'superbug' now spreading in 2 cities, CDC says
The 123 cases at the two Dallas-area hospitals and a nursing home in DC were identified from January to April.
Two storied programs could be joining SEC
Prepare your farewells to the Big 12 as you know it. According to CBS Sports, Big 12 powerhouses Texas and Oklahoma are each expected to declare their intention to leave...
Freedom Caucus pushes McCarthy to oust Pelosi as speaker over Capitol riot committee
Members of the House Freedom Caucus are calling on Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to use a procedural tactic to remove Speaker Nancy Pelosi from her leadership post.
Eric Garner suit won't feature testimony from de Blasio, top NYPD officials
A spokesman for the city Law Department said in an e-mail to The Post on Friday that the de Blasio administration is "pleased" with the court's ruling.
Scientists claim Pfizer vaccine 'sweet spot' is 8 weeks between doses
A period between the first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine is the "sweet spot" to produce a robust immune response against COVID-19.
Tom Brady blown away by Buccaneers' Super Bowl ring
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers unveiled the rings during a private ceremony for players, coaches, front-office members, team employees and their families on Thursday night.
Mets acquiring veteran lefty from Rays in rotation boost
The Mets' depleted rotation is getting some help.
Snap surges 23 percent, Twitter gains as stocks rise on strong earnings
Wall Street's main indexes rose Friday, helped by megacap technology stocks and strong earnings from social media companies, while a weak sales forecast from Intel hit chipmakers amid increasing supply-chain...
10 bar essentials to make the best homemade summer cocktails
Mastering bartending at home may seem daunting. But with the help of a few essentials, you'll be able to whip up your go-to tipples in no time.
Warner Bros. to produce more than 10 movies for HBO Max next year
Hollywood studio Warner Bros. will produce at least 10 movies exclusively for streaming service HBO Max in 2022, according to WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar.
Entertain pets for hours with 25% off this interactive food toy
Right now, you can get the Educational Interactive Cat & Dog Feeder Ball for the reduced price of $44.95, discount of 25% off the full purchase price of $59.
Crook robs NYC barbershop at gunpoint while thugs keep lookout: video
A crook held a frightened Bronx barbershop worker at gunpoint before bolting from the store with $2,000, according to shocking video released by cops Friday.
Charlamagne tha God gets late-night talk show with Stephen Colbert
“It’s the show I’ve always wanted to do,” said Charlamagne, 43, while announcing the forthcoming project on his syndicated radio morning show “The Breakfast Club” Thursday.
Major news sites accidentally get riddled with hardcore porn
Major news sites like the Washington Post, New York Magazine and Huffington Post got infiltrated with hardcore porn.
Chilling doorbell cam footage shows creep threatening to 'rape and kidnap' woman
A Las Vegas woman has shared terrifying doorbell video that captured a stranger threatening to “rape and kidnap” her as she hid inside her house.
Olympics' latest threat: Typhoon could hit Tokyo just days into Summer Games
The storm is forming in the Philippine Sea and will head dangerously close to Japan's capital city on Monday.
The biggest threat to favorite Team USA in men's hoops
The odds on Team USA winning gold in men’s basketball at the Tokyo Olympics have been steadily dropping over the last 10 days.
Top international official in Bosnia bans denial of genocide
The top international official in Bosnia on Friday banned denial of genocide in the Balkan country to counter attempts by Bosnia’s Serbs to deny the scope of the 1995 massacre...
How NBC is approaching herculean task of broadcasting fanless Olympics
These Olympics present maybe the largest challenge yet for a network to connect with viewers during the pandemic.
Develop your photography skills with this expert-led master class
The bundle includes 13 essential photography courses, divided into 705 easily digestible lessons, spanning 43 hours of content.
Crafty cockatoos master dumpster diving and teach each other
A few years ago, a Sydney scientist noticed a sulfur-crested cockatoo opening his trash bin. Not every resident would be thrilled, but ornithologist Richard Major was impressed by the ingenuity.
TV reporter busted faking muddy rescue effort in flood-ravaged town
The mud mask-uerade allegedly occurred while she was covering the nationwide cleanup efforts following floods that destroyed several towns and killed hundreds across Germany and Belgium.
How Jets most important player can reach scary new level this season
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,...
Iran’s top leader says he understands protests over drought
Iran’s Supreme Leader leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday said he understands protesters’ anger over a drought in the country’s southwest.
Turkey: Boat carrying 45 migrants sinking in Aegean Sea
A boat carrying 45 migrants was sinking in the southeastern Aegean Sea and rescue units were deployed, Turkey’s defense ministry said Friday.
Globetrotting endurance athlete found dead near mountain peak
The body of Fred Zalokar, 61, was recovered Tuesday near the peak of California’s 11,527-foot Mount Clark, where he went on a hike Saturday using an off-trail route and did...
Tonga's glistening flag bearer returns to Olympics — this time with competition
Tongan flag bearer Pita Taufatofua set pulses racing yet again Friday as he returned shirtless and slathered in oil for his third Olympics — this time with some competition.
Emmanuel Macron changes phone and number after reports of hack attempts
Emmanuel Macron has reportedly changed his phone after reports that he was among a group targeted with Israeli-made spyware called Pegasus.
Here's some good news for those who got the Pfizer vaccine
Those who received both doses of the Pfizer vaccine are 88% protected against severe cases of then Delta variant -- now the dominant coronavirus strain in the US -- according...
Frank Ntilikina embracing Olympic chance after lost Knicks season
Frank Ntilikina will play plenty Sunday against coach Gregg Popovich and the U.S. men’s basketball team in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. The rematch between France and the United States is set...
German team debuts unitards to protest 'sexualization in gymnastics'
The team said they could choose whether to go with the standard leotard when they compete in Sunday’s qualifications.
Gunfire mars funeral for assassinated Haiti president Jovenel Moïse
The funeral for late Haitian President Jovenel Moïse got underway Friday morning amid heavy security hours after demonstrations turned violent.
US buys 200M more doses of Pfizer vaccine, option for 'updated version'
The federal government has bought an additional 200 million COVID-19 vaccine doses that are expected to be delivered starting in October 2021.
Wife of Alabama councilman who used racial slur fears he'll be shot
Tommy Bryant claims he was merely repeating what Mayor Wayman Newton had previously called Veronica Freeman.
Senate defense budget bill would require women to register for draft
The National Defense Authorization Act "amends the Military Selective Service Act to require the registration of women for Selective Service," a summary of the bill reads.
Here's how much Bernie Madoff earned for working behind bars
Bernie Madoff's $65 billion stock fraud is believed to be the biggest in Wall Street history.
The VVFLY smart anti-snoring mask is now 40% off
Introduce it to your (or your partner’s) sleep routine for more comfortable and quieter sleep, improving the quality of life for everyone involved.
Becoming a master piano player has never been this accessible
It's time to channel your inner Bach: The Complete 2021 Piano for Beginners Bundle features over 13 hours of teaching content.
Team USA flag bearer tears up discussing opening ceremony 'honor'
Eddy Alvarez, a 31-year-old first-generation Cuban American, is a shortstop for the Miami Marlins minor league system and was the first baseball player to hold the American flag.
The Cleveland Indians have a new name
They won’t be the Cleveland Baseball Team. After months of speculation and internal discussion, the Cleveland Indians announced on Friday that they will be changing their team name to the...
The astounding 57-year history behind the Tokyo Olympic rings
The Olympic rings on display for the games opening ceremony in Tokyo were created using trees planted by athletes more than 50 years ago.
This quarterback is a solid long shot MVP bet
Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes captured this award in their sophomore seasons, and Carson Wentz was on his way to doing the same before tearing his ACL in December 2017.
GM recalling some cars — again — after vehicles catch fire
General Motors on Friday issued the second recall in less than a year for its 2017-2019 Chevy Bolt EVs after some of the cars that had already been repaired still...
Lil Nas X goes to prison in pink for shocking 'Industry Baby' video
Lil Nas X has landed himself in Montero State Prison for a full-frontal assault with Jack Harlow.
The heartbreaking story of the treadmill star at the Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremonies of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics kicked off on Friday, but one non-Olympian stole the early part of the show. Japanese boxer Arisa Tsubata started the ceremony off by...
Senate panel backs $25 billion Pentagon boost, setting up budget battle
The increase was approved as part of the $778 billion National Defense Authorization Act.
'Right-handed man' almost masturbates to death: medical case study
Docs say he's lucky he escaped the ultimate unhappy ending after the near-fatal orgasm ordeal.
Yankees demote reliever after epic meltdown
Yankees reliever Brooks Kriske wishes he could go back in time. Kriske became the first pitcher in Yankees history to throw four or more wild pitches in a single inning...
Racetrack announcer fired for 'darker-toned skin' rant
An Iowa racetrack announcer was fired after ranting against fans and athletes with "darker toned skin" who refuse to stand for the national anthem, telling them to “find a different...
Jill Biden masks up with world leaders at Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony
First lady Jill Biden appeared at the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony — wearing a mask as she joined just a handful of world leaders at the stadium.
Son of retired NYPD honcho accused of plowing BMW through protesters
The 18-year-old son of a retired NYPD deputy inspector has been arrested for allegedly driving his BMW through a group of protesters this week in the West Village, leaving a...
Athletes wave to empty stadium as Olympics officially kick off
With a blaze of indigo and white fireworks lighting the night sky, the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony has started. It began with a single female athlete at the center of...
Kanye cries about 'losing my family' at 'Donda' listening party with Kim
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Here's how to watch the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony
The delayed 2020 Olympics are finally here.
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K-Pop star Kris Wu defrauded in sex scandal, police say
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One of country's largest public school districts to require students, teachers to wear masks
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Florida woman busted for skinny-dipping in stranger's pool
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Olympic events to watch today: Opening Ceremony and more
Though there has been softball and soccer competition this past week, July 23 marks the official start of the Tokyo Olympics.