July 28, 2021

Giants longshot slams Joe Judge after weight 'issue' release: 'Never liked me'

Kelvin Benjamin began the opening few minutes of his first training camp practice with the Giants engaged in an intense conversation with head coach Joe Judge.

LI native wins silver medal at Olympics

Long Island native Andrew Capobianco and partner Michael Hixon snagged a silver medal in the men’s 3-meter synchronized dive at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games on Wednesday.

Jets rookie carries veteran confidence at training camp

The rookie wide receiver already is making an impression with his new teammates and coaching staff at the start of training camp.

Vaccinated Giants star ready to make another big statement

Big contract. Big expectations. Big pressure not to be a one-hit wonder for Leonard Williams.

Simone Biles addresses fans in new statement after Olympics exit

As a sidelined Simone Biles continues to make headlines for opting out of Olympic competition to prioritize her mental health, the gymnast took a moment to send a message to...

The Yankees just couldn't resist this player: Sherman

Joey Gallo is the Yankees compromise.

Aaron Judge comes off bench to beat Rays in extra innings

After starting the game as a late scratch, Aaron Judge's grounder up the middle scored the go-ahead run in extra innings.

US swimmer wins second gold medal, setting an Olympic record

Living up to the hype, American swimmer Caeleb Dressel has claimed the first individual Olympic gold medal of his career.

From ‘Yes we can’ to ‘No, you moron’: Dems have selves to blame for vaccine hesitancy

The Biden administration's struggle to vaccinate Americans is due in part from the Democratic elites alienating poorer people during Trump's presidency, Matt Taibbi of TK News writes.

'A gruesome scene': Atlanta woman and her dog fatally stabbed in park

A woman and her dog were fatally stabbed inside a popular Atlanta park early Wednesday, police said.

California city offers vegan meals as it looks to cut meat and dairy

Berkley, California will offer vegan meals in its jail and other city buildings as it aims to cut the amount of meat and dairy it serves by 50 percent over...

Michael Conforto's arm lifts Mets over rival Braves

The Mets received clutch efforts through eight innings Wednesday night, but it all might have been for naught without Michael Conforto’s right arm.

The key to MLB trade deadline returns: Sherman

Walk-year position players are particularly tough to get big returns on at the deadline, so paying some to all of the remaining contract often helps improve a package

Nets about to be very active at NBA Draft

Not a single Sean Marks-led Nets draft has come and gone without major movement. Not one. This year doesn’t seem any different.

Disney World to once again require masks indoors

Disney World will require customers to wear masks indoors and on public transit starting Friday, after the CDC recommend indoor-mask mandates in areas experiencing spikes in COVID-19 cases.

Gold medal swimmer blames swimwear malfunction on world record miss

Kristof Milak, winner of the 200-meter butterfly final, said he was thrown off when he noticed a hole in his swimming shorts about 10 minutes before the race and opted...

US swimmer captures gold in Olympics' first-ever 800m freestyle

Bobby Finke of the United States has captured gold in the debut of the men’s 800-meter swimming freestyle event at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre.

Lineman has no regrets as he returns to new Giants reality

Giants offensive lineman Nate Solder is entering his age-33 season. But no play, game or season is more important to him than his family. Last year, Solder opted out to...

Next phase of Leon Rose's Knicks reign begins with fascinating opportunity

Rose has one draft, one free-agent season, one regular season and one playoff run under his belt, and it is hard to argue: So far, so good.

Cuomo lawyer who was figure in sexual misconduct allegation set to resign

A top lawyer to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and a key figure in the inquiry into the governor's alleged sexual misconduct is set to resign next week, officials said. The departure...

Why Jets' free-agent risk nearly walked away from football

The former Florida linebacker ultimately inked a one-year deal worth $7 million with the Jets as a free agent in March.

Twitter closes NYC, San Francisco offices again due to Delta variant surge

Twitter is re-closing its New York and San Francisco offices shortly after they reopened, the company said Wednesday.

Rangers GM should not panic in Jack Eichel trade talks

The Blueshirts have every bit as much leverage as Buffalo. It would be malpractice for Drury not to use it.

Red Bulls' loss was a harsh Aaron Long reminder

It got easy to forget the Red Bulls were without perhaps their best player.

Experts call this the 'deepest overall draft' in recent NBA history

Jay Bilas: "None of the drafts that I can remember since 2003 have combined power at the top and depth of really good talent like this.”

Bipartisan infrastructure bill clears Senate test vote as Trump slams 'terrible deal'

Former President Donald Trump again panned the $1.2T bipartisan infrastructure package as a "terrible deal" Wednesday, shortly before the Senate voted to begin debate on the measure.

TV commentator fired for shocking comment about South Korean athlete

Greek sports TV commentator Dimosthenis Karmiris was canned Tuesday after making a shocking on-air comment about the shape of a South Korean Olympic athlete’s eyes.

Knicks trying to trade up in NBA Draft with eyes on two players

The Knicks are trying to package their two first-round picks but may also have to add more draft capital.

The hottest ticket in NYC is dinner — with a side of kinky bondage

Reservations are all tied up for this below-radar theater production.

With Saquon Barkley recovering, this Giants running back is ready to run

Devontae Booker’s responsibilities for the Giants this season will be largely dependent on the health of Saquon Barkley.

Getting this pitcher back on track is a priority for the Mets

Taijuan Walker was in the midst of a breakout season, until he let in 11 earned runs in his last two starts.

Nikki Glaser and 'FBoy Island' girls dish on outrageous dating show

Nice guys finish last. Or do they? Reality dating series “FBoy Island” (premiering Thursday, July 29 on HBO Max) sends three women to a lavish villa in the Cayman Islands where...

Could Wall Street and Main Street join forces to short Robinhood post-IPO?

Could Robinhood's hotly anticipated IPO make it a short-selling target of both the hedge funds and the "Reddit Rally" retail crowd normally bent on destroying Wall Street?

Mike D'Antoni stepping down as Nets full-time assistant

Mike D’Antoni simply didn’t want to spend another year involved in the rigors of assistant coaching.

Amid pandemic, Argentine couples ask 'can I bring a child into this world?'

The pandemic is putting a dampener on Argentine couples making babies, with birthrates down by a quarter since COVID-19 struck early last year.

Facts you didn't know about 'Forrest Gump'

Here's what you may not have known about "Forrest Gump."

Yankees finalizing stunning trade for 'special' slugger

The Yankees have begun their trade deadline moves.

'S--t hill': London's $2.78M tourist attraction slammed as refunds are offered

Tourists are panning a “hollowed-out mountain” installation that opened this week in London – leading officials to offer refunds to people who paid to see it.

Olympics Day 6: Who steps up for Simone Biles

The biggest question of Day 5 of the Tokyo Olympics: Who steps up in Simone Biles' absence?

Jewel thief escapes ‘mind-boggling heist’ — because Van Damme was nearby

The actor appears to have accidentally and unwittingly aided a pair of criminals by being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Martin Shkreli's Wu-Tang Clan album likely sold for just $2.2M: Sources

The Wu Tang Clan has helped "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli pay off his debts to Uncle Sam -- but just barely. In announcing the sale of Shkreli's one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan...

Everything's bigger in Texas: Fireball blaze roams through sky

Texas residents were stunned to see a fireball blaze across the sky on the night of July 25 as NASA tracked the spectacle through Southern states.

Slippy Joe: Biden claims 3 reasons he ran for president, forgets to name one of them

President Biden had a "Rick Perry moment" while making remarks at a Pennsylvania truck factory, claiming he had sought the presidency for three reasons -- before only naming two.

Two cousins, 'The Pursuit of Love' and a breezy Amazon series

"The Pursuit of Love" sets that quirky tone right from the get-go and doesn't let up. But don't let that fool you.

Graphic video captures man trampled to death by taunted elephant

A man was trampled to death in northeast India by an elephant after a crowd provoked a herd outside a forest reserve at the Morongi tea estate.

Florida man injured after sticking his arm in jaguar pen at local zoo

A man got clawed by a jaguar at the Jacksonville Zoo in Florida Wednesday, after he jumped over a safety barrier and stuck his arm into an enclosure, local reports...

HBO Max's satirical series about the royal family 'The Prince' to air

"The Prince" is a parodic twist about the imagined inner mechanics of the Firm through the lenses of an animated Prince George.

Teen gymnast is now best U.S. hope for individual all-around gold

Simone Biles' absence has ushered in a free-for-all for the remaining all-around gymnasts, hoping to claim gold.

NYC sees few hospitalized amid Delta COVID variant

COVID-19 cases in the Big Apple are spiking as the Delta variant spreads -- but so far it's sending relatively few New Yorkers to the hospital. As of Sunday, city...

Race-based federal funding for colleges is illegal, but Biden wants to boost it

The next reauthorization of the Higher Education Act is long overdue. There is little chance that Congress will rescind these unconstitutional programs, and President Joe Biden wants to give them...

CUNY to use COVID funds to wipe out student debt

The City University of New York will use $125 million in federal coronavirus stimulus funds to wipe out debt for 50,000 students who suffered hardships during the pandemic.

What are the 'twisties'? The dangerous gymnastics phenomenon that ailed Simone Biles

Several have deemed her psychological state as the "twisties." But what is this phenomenon that is currently rampant in gymnastics?

Surprise, surprise: The migrants Biden's letting in aren't reporting to the feds

Expect more migrants to come — and more migrants to be let loose without court dates.

Why are health agencies hiding the deadly infection raging in hospitals?

The pandemic has made it amply clear that public-health officials have a problem communicating the truth — when they don’t outright lie.

Aaron Judge scratched from Yankees lineup after one game back

Aaron Judge’s return to the Yankees’ lineup lasted one game.

Key vote Sinema says she's a 'no' on Democrats' $3.5T reconciliation bill

While Sen. Kyrsten Sinema said she supports much of the reconciliation bill's goals and measures, she does not believe it should cost over $3 billion as it is preposed now.

The City Council's gift to hackers in the name of helping restaurants

A bill that would force apps like DoorDash and Grubhub to give customer data to restaurants has zero security provisions.

Slimmed-down Giants lineman has new challenge

If Hernandez is going to resuscitate his Giants career — he is entering the last year on his contract — he will do it at a new position.

The demise of the Catholic Democrat is a tragedy — and an opportunity

The Catholic Democrats this nation once knew are all but extinct — which offers a moral and political opportunity for a GOP with an increasingly working-class constituency, Matthew Schmitz writes.

America needs Biden to step up and lead the way to normalcy

History smiles on leaders like Winston Churchill, Lincoln and FDR who take the reins and make bold decisions, not cower behind advisers.

The 4 best detangling brushes, according to hair professionals

Knotty-haired, hark! Heed these time-tested detangling hair brushes that will tame the most manic of manes, according to hairstyle experts.

Medusa sculpture honoring #MeToo vandalized in NYC — again

In a disgusting act of vandalism, someone damaged the Medusa statue near the Manhattan Supreme Court. The statue's molder called the destruction "upsetting."

Letters to the Editor — July 29, 2021

New York Post readers weigh in on Christopher Rufo's column on "antiracist" Boston University professor Ibram X. Kendi and Rich Lowry’s column arguing against the push to include women in...

A vision of Jets' future at training camp

Observations from Jets training camp on Wednesday.

Man in dress steals school bus, drives front-end loader through wife's home

A man decked out in a yellow dress stole a bus and eluded cops in a wild chase that ended with him plowing a front-end loader through his estranged wife’s...

Nine people rescued from dangling cable car in Mexico

Nine people, including three children, were left dangling from a collapsed cable car in Mexico for four hours before being plucked to safety, according to a report.

The scene of a city reborn

The 40th Annual Battery Dance Festival is set to entertain guests in Wagner Park in August, while Bond 45 always puts on a show. Cindy Adams tackles this & more...

Germany charges Syrian doctor with crimes against humanity

A Syrian doctor has been charged in Germany with crimes against humanity for allegedly torturing people in military hospitals in his homeland and killing one of them.

It's not a border crisis anymore — it's border chaos

As a result of the policy changes enacted by the Biden administration, combined with an utter lack of planning, the border is now in chaos — and getting worse by...

Pentagon requires masks indoors in much of US regardless of vax status

The memo from Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks also requires those who are not fully vaccinated to practice social distancing.

San Francisco's anti-woke revolution and other commentary

Conservative: Frisco’s Anti-Woke Revolution San Francisco “has now become ground zero for a revolt by unwoke moms and dads,” reports William McGurn in The Wall Street Journal. It’s partly “Asian...

Nationals-Phillies postponed amidst Washington COVID-19 outbreak

Wednesday’s game between the Nationals and Phillies has been postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak amongst Washington players and coaches. 

House paw-ty: Police called to noise complaint find cat home alone blasting music

Cops were called to an apartment in Spain over a noise disturbance — only to find a home-alone cat had turned a stereo on and way up with its paw.

The Zach Wilson standoff is really, really dumb

The Jets have been riding high since January. Zach Wilson's absence rained on Wednesday's training camp parade.

Ron Popeil, 'Set it and forget it' infomercial star, dead at 86

Ron Popeil is famous for the catchphrase, "But wait, there's more!"

Oblivious lottery winner carried $39M winning ticket in purse for weeks

A German woman unknowingly walked around for weeks with a lottery ticket worth nearly $40 million in her purse.

Selfish . . . or selfless — commentators on Simone Biles

What pundits are saying about Simone Biles after leaving the 2020 Olympics.

Mountain living? House built atop Texas peak lists for $13 million

Located in Austin and overlooking Lake Travis, the home is situated on over 13 acres of land and spans a colossal 18,000 square feet.

LeVar Burton's daughter roasts his 'Jeopardy' hosting debut

The "Roots" star's daughter jokingly trolled him as they watched his "Jeopardy" episode together.

What are Rangers' free agency Plans?

NHL free agency is officially underway. The Rangers have had quite the busy offseason already and it's about to get even crazier. We have a lot to catch up, so...

Heat warnings, advisories blanket most of central US

Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories are widespread from the Northern Rockies to the Plains and Southeast as hot and humid conditions build with high temperatures climbing into the 90s and 100s....

New bill would force White House to disclose Facebook censorship requests

Sen. Bill Hagerty introduced the Disclose Government Censorship Act that would force the White House to disclose its requests to social media companies to censor content it calls "misinformation."

Patrick Mahomes rookie card sells for record price

On Wednesday, PWCC Marketplace sold a Mahomes football trading card for a record $4.3 million.

Watch Bill shoots bricks: de Blasio misses hoop ... and point on crime, say Bronx residents

Mayor Bill de Blasio missed two-thirds of his shots at a Bronx basketball event with local teens Wednesday---- before promising to do a better job sinking crime in the neighborhood.

Viktor Hovland 'hated' his Olympic teammate when they first met

Norwegian golfer Viktor Hovland and teammate Kristian Johannessen did not get off to the best of starts when they first met.

Devils sign star for $63 million in NHL free agency stunner

The Devils have caught the biggest fish in free agency.

NYC YouTuber Elena Taber journeyed around the world — here are her top travel & sustainable products

Elena Taber, 24, is an NYC-based content creator who is passionate about exploring new places and living more sustainably.

NYC Ben & Jerry's says West Bank ban is freezing sales, vows donation to Israel

Joel Gasman, who owns a Ben & Jerry's on the Upper West Side, said he's seen a sales dip following the company's freeze of sales in the West Bank.

Gawker begs readers to have an 'open mind and heart' in quiet relaunch

Picked up at a bankruptcy auction by Bustle Digital Group, Gawker reappeared in a third iteration after Bustle's headstrong CEO Bryan Goldberg attempted to resuscitate the site twice before.

Cubs star 'would love' to play with Francisco Lindor

Cubs' Javier Baez would be willing to move from shortstop to second base if it meant playing alongside Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor.

Macron: France owes ‘debt’ to Polynesians over nuclear tests

French President Emmanuel Macron has reasserted his nation’s presence in the Pacific on a visit to French Polynesia, a trip aimed at countering growing Chinese dominance in the region.

New Giant provides tantalizing glimpse

Observations from Giants training camp on Wednesday. A tall task Newcomer Kenny Golladay on Day 1 hauled in passes that might have been out of reach for others, making it...

Durst Organization employees not vaccinated by Labor Day will be fired: report

The Durst Organization expects its corporate employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Sept. 6, or they will be “separated from the company,” a spokesman confirmed to The Post.

Sony boasts 10 million PS5 units sold since November launch

Sony Group said Wednesday its PlayStation 5 (PS5) gaming console has sold more than 10 million units since launching last November, outstripping sales of its predecessor even as the Japanese firm...

Murders, violent crime surged in Minnesota last year amid Floyd unrest, defund the police

Following the death of George Floyd and the ensuing protests last year, Minnesota saw a significant rise in crime in 2020, including a 58 percent increase in murders.

Mets desperate to avoid another hellish scenario: Sherman

What the Mets essentially want to guard against is a repeat of 2007.

Ex-LIRR conductor fined $1K for pocketing train tickets for friends

Robert Anderson pleaded guilty to collecting LIRR tickets from customers to hand out to friends to reuse or submit for refunds. He has since paid a $1,000 fine.

Not so fast, Joe: Pelosi says Biden cannot cancel student loans

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi disputed the notion that President Biden has the authority to unilaterally ​cancel students' federal loans.​

DOE bungled distribution of student iPads during COVID: comptroller report

The city Department of Education left thousands of students waiting for months to receive pricy iPads for remote learning because of the agency's record-keeping failures, according to a report by City...

'You can't run from it': Candidate for Council speaker sought socialists' nod

Carlina Rivera of the East Village was touted as a member of the Democratic Socialists of America in 2017.

‘King Richard’ trailer: Will Smith reigns as Serena & Venus Williams’ dad

The movie details journey of tennis pros Venus and Serena Williams from Compton, California, to global recognition, including a look at the father who raised and trained the star siblings.

Secretary of state calls mass executions by Taliban 'deeply troubling'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday that executions of government officials and residents by the Taliban are "deeply troubling."

Biden blames 'Freudian slip' after saying 'President Trump' when he meant Obama

President Biden on Wednesday uttered the name of his predecessor — "President Trump" — chalking it up to a "Freudian slip" even though he was talking about Barack Obama.

Cops ID alleged attacker in attempted subway robbery that left mom dead

The NYPD has identified the man who allegedly killed a 58-year-old woman during a botched robbery in a Manhattan subway station.

Military personnel unprotected from toxic chemicals, audit shows

The Defense Department has dragged its feet on protecting service personnel from “forever chemicals” at military installations, according to an audit.

LA County COVID-19 hospitalizations nearly double in 2 weeks

Los Angeles County is seeing an uptick in COVID-19-related hospitalizations, with the number of patients nearly doubling over the last two weeks, health officials said.

Expect boatloads of runs in this clash of bottom-feeders

The only two MLB teams with 65 losses due battle Wednesday. Take the Over in the Diamondbacks-Rangers clash.

DHS Chief working remotely after exposure to COVID-19

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has canceled in-person events and will work from home this week, after being exposed to someone with COVID-19, his office revealed.

Aaron Rodgers doesn't hold back in wild Packers presser

Aaron Rodgers aired out his grievances with the Packers during a candid news conference Wednesday and revealed he contemplated retiring before agreeing to return to Green Bay for at least...

Not today! Biden won't talk COVID vaccine mandates... at least until Thursday

Reports surfaced Tuesday that President Biden would impose a federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal employees. But when pressed on it Wednesday, he said he would wait until Thursday to...

Treat your legs to the ultimate massage with more than 50% off the Exogun Wrap

Don't walk, run because this full leg massager is on sale.

Brad Pitt lookalike explains why it's actually impossible for him to date

Is that you, Brad Pitt? No, it's actually just a dad from Oxford, England. "I've just been blessed with these good looks," he said.

Baked Apple: Scorching temperatures sending New Yorkers to hospitals in droves

More than 425 New Yorkers have ended up in hospitals due to heat-related health complications since May, as the dog days of summer started earlier in 2021's summer season, data...

Alleged Queens hate crime attacker detained pending psych evaluation

Naved Durrni, is faccing charges on assault as a hate crime, criminal possession of a weapon among other alleged crimes for three attacks. He is now facing up to eight...

Mom of dead toddler knew accused killer wanted her son 'culled': court docs

The Texas mother of a murdered two-year-old boy has been charged for ignoring warnings from her ex-lover, who has been accused of the killing, that he was abusing the tot.

TikTok influencers are changing the fates of NYC restaurants

A little virality can mean a lot of new customers, restaurateurs are learning.

ZZ Top bassist who was part of iconic group for 50 years dead at 72

Dusty Hill, the bassist for blues-rock trio ZZ Top, has died. He was 72.

Snap out of it, America! Why the navel-gazing, whiny, 'self-care' malaise?

For a nation that takes pride in our inherent optimism — the pursuit of happiness consecrated in our original mission statement, if you will — these are strange days indeed.

Cops bought booze, lap dances during undercover strip club probe, but made no arrests

Florida cops spent hundreds on drinks, cigarettes and lap dances during an undercover operation at a strip club — but made no arrests and didn't report any intelligence, a report...

Bipartisan group says it has reached deal on $1.2T infrastructure plan

A bipartisan group of senators said Wednesday that they reached a deal on the details of a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill — salvaging a blueprint brokered last month by President Biden.

Twitter begins testing shopping feature on brand profile pages

Twitter will begin allowing businesses to showcase products for sale at the top of their profile page, the social networking company said on Wednesday.

Florida man brutally beaten and put in a coma after asking neighbors to lower music

Doctors are monitoring Frank Penkava's brain activity to check on possible permanent brain damage.

Work-from-home isn't as good and other commentary

Lawyer: Work-From-Home Isn’t as Good His Houston law firm opted largely against remote work this last year, John Zavitsanos brags at the New York Times, and it “paid off. In...

Japan minister urges vaccines for young

Japan’s vaccination minister said the speed of the country’s inoculation campaign is less urgent than getting shots to young adults.

New 'UFO' footage is setting off a heated internet debate

Alien, angel or shapeshifter? New viral UFO footage is the choose-your-own-adventure story of the conspiracy theory world right now.

For South Koreans, Olympic medal is only way out of military

An Olympic medal is their only ticket out of an 18-month mandatory military service.

Elderly woman robbed of necklace at gunpoint in Brooklyn: cops

A pair of creeps robbed an NYPD cop's 88-year-old grandmother at gunpoint in Brooklyn Tuesday -- threatening to kill her before fleeing with her necklace in the broad daylight attack,...

Why 'The Suicide Squad' is an anti-Captain America romp

One little article separates James Gunn’s “The Suicide Squad” from David Ayer’s “Suicide Squad.” But, oh, what a difference a word makes.

Potential Yankees trade target dealt elsewhere

One potential trade target came off the board Wednesday as the Yankees were still waiting to make their first significant move ahead of Friday's deadline.

Pfizer says third vaccine dose 'strongly' increases Delta variant protection

A third dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine could "strongly" enhance protection against the Delta variant, the drugmaker said Wednesday.

Lamar Jackson misses first day of training camp after positive COVID test

Lamar Jackson has tested positive for COVID-19, the Ravens confirmed Wednesday, one day after veteran players reported to training camp.

Bear cub rescued from California wildfires

The cub was burned in the Tamarack Fire, which started on July 4.

Ronda Rousey has harsh words for Simone Biles' Twitter haters

"Everyone judging @Simone_Biles doesn't know their foot from their a--hole when it comes to being in her position," the former UFC champion tweeted Tuesday.

Eric Adams says 'running against philosophies' not aimed at AOC

Democratic mayoral candidate Eric Adams insisted Wednesday that a campaign speech in which he blasted left-wing politics wasn't aimed specifically at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

NYC mom attacked in subway dies after brain surgery: sources

Than Htwe was with her son when they were attacked from behind at the Broadway and Canal Q line station in Chinatown.

Bryson DeChambeau's ex-caddie explains untimely split from 'demanding' boss

Bryson DeChambeau's former caddie Tim Tucker is filling in the gaps about his sudden breakup with the eight-time PGA Tour winner.

Employers have legal right to mandate COVID shots

President Joe Biden said a vaccine requirement is under consideration for all federal employees. But what happens if workers refuse?

Hospital morgues fill as death count climbs in Missouri

Missouri has the nation’s fourth-worst COVID-19 diagnosis rate over the past week, with one in every 360 people diagnosed with COVID-19.

Morgan Stanley hikes starting pay for junior bankers to $100K

Morgan Stanley said it will start paying six-figure base salaries to its entry-level bankers as a rush of post-pandemic deals and short staffing have spurred crushing workloads.

Bees get buzzed: Study finds bees on caffeine do their jobs better

Humans aren't the only ones who cannot function without their morning brew.

Crude ending: NJ woman took an oil tanker truck for an 8-hour joyride

Camille Wescott was charged with receiving stolen property, obstruction of justice and resisting arrest.

Endangered galapagos tortoises have first date on FaceTime

The Australian Reptile Park in Somersby, Australia is using FaceTime to help two Galapagos Tortoises fall in love. Mates Hugo and Estrella were unable to meet back in 2020 due...

Technician accused of murdering woman after installing her satellite dish

Dilan Estes, a former satellite television installation technician has been arrested in the slaying of an Arkansas woman whose home he visited for a job, authorities said.

Capitol riot arrest of restaurant owner rattles hometown

In Bauer’s hometown in rural Pennsylvania, her arrest and that of a longtime friend have rekindled partisan bickering, more often on social media than on street corners, some residents say.

Boeing posts first profit in almost 2 years as 737 MAX deliveries rise

Boeing on Wednesday posted its first quarterly profit in almost two years, as deliveries of its best-selling 737 MAX jets to airlines gained traction.

Google mandates COVID vaccines, delays return to office

Google is pushing back its return to the office until at least October and will require employees to be vaccinated, the company said Wednesday.

Rash decision! Facebook recalls VR headset parts after users report severe skin issues

Facebook is pausing sales of its Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality headsets and voluntarily recalling a part found in around 4 million of the devices, the company and federal regulators...

Take a look at these stars in US men's Olympic golf tourney

With Olympic men's golf starting Wednesday, here are some players who figure to star on the world stage.

Man charged in deadly unprovoked movie theater shooting of teen, influencer

Joseph Jimenez was arrested a day after he allegedly gunned down 18-year-old Rylee Goodrich, and left her TikTok influencer friend, Anthony Barjajas, 20, wounded inside the theater in Corona.

Gymnast skirts Olympics' protest ban with BLM tribute

Luciana Alvarado wrapped up her performance in the Olympic qualifying rounds in Tokyo by kneeling on the floor and looking up with a raised fist.

Rangers sign pair of veterans in defensive shakeup

Chris Drury spent the first day of NHL free agency bolstering the Rangers' defense -- and adding some toughness, too.

Giants release veteran after awkward training camp meeting

The 30-year-old was an extreme long shot to make the final roster.

Nxivm 'slave master' learns her fate for her role in sex cult

Former Nxivm "slave master" Lauren Salzman got off with time served on Wednesday for her role in the upstate sex cult -- capping a legal case that saw her turn...

McCarthy slams Pelosi 'hypocrisy' on mask mandates after she calls him 'moron'

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy tore into Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday for her "hypocrisy" after she called him a "moron" for resisting her new COVID-19 mask mandate.

The five under-the-radar NBA Draft prospects to watch

If this past season has taught us anything, it's that the rest of the 2021 NBA Draft warrants greater consideration.

'We are rooting for you': Michelle Obama sends message of support to Simone Biles

Obama's comments were echoed by other political figures, including Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah).

Blackpink's Rosé soars in cover of Alicia Keys' 'If I Ain't Got You'

Rosé may need to be crowned the new queen of 2000s pop, making big waves for the collaboration with fellow K-pop stars Onew of SHINee and Lee Suhyun of AKMU.

'Anti-Semitism has no place in the world': Biden speaks out after swastika discovery

President Biden condemned anti-Semitism a day after a swastika was found carved into the wall of an elevator inside the State Department’s main headquarters in Washington, DC.

Bryan Cranston calls for 'prayers' for Bob Odenkirk after on-set collapse

The "Better Call Saul" star collapsed on-set Tuesday evening and friends such as Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul and more sent love to the actor.

New York, other states to fight dismissal of Facebook antitrust suit

New York and other states filed a notice on Wednesday saying they will fight the dismissal of an antitrust lawsuit that they launched against Facebook.

Bystanders rescue father and son from Arizona floodwaters

A group of bystanders bravely rescued a man and his son from rushing flood waters in Arizona’s Sycamore Creek. The heart pounding footage captured by Roberto Varela shows overwhelming rapids...

Plumber who once ran for NY state Senate charged in Capitol riot

A Brooklyn plumber who once ran for New York State Senate was arrested Wednesday and charged with taking part in the Jan. 6 storming of the US Capitol, federal prosecutors...

Former NFL player blames coach for getting cancer in bizarre rant

T.J Ward went on a bizarre rant, attacking Ron Rivera after the coach vented his frustration over his players not having more COVID-19 vaccinations.

NBA player arrested, injured in fight with cops: report

New Orleans Pelicans big man Jaxson Hayes was arrested early Wednesday following an alleged domestic dispute and violent skirmish with cops at a California home, according to a report.

A birthday gift: Israeli woman donates kidney to Gaza boy

The kindergarten teacher from northern Israel, a proud Israeli, hoped her choice would set an example of generosity in a land of perpetual conflict.

Vax or test: NY workers must get COVID shot or face weekly swabs, Cuomo says

Negotiations with government labor unions are underway to impose the mandates by Labor Day, Cuomo said.

Actor John Corbett lists glam West Hollywood condo for $1.31M

Located at 1100 Alta Loma Road, the home boasts old Hollywood charm with handsome black and gold decorative touches.

Woman accused of shooting neighbor's cat with crossbow

A Michigan woman, Taylor Rose Shipman, is facing felony charges for shooting her neighbor’s cat, Oliver, in the neck with a crossbow – claiming the animal was attacking her own...

UK man fatally stabs girlfriend, writes 'It was me' on her body

Daniel Smith, 41, of Oldham, attacked Imogen Bohajczuk, 29, his girlfriend of several months, with a kitchen knife after an argument in February.

Piers Morgan slammed for criticizing Simone Biles' decision to withdraw

Piers Morgan criticized Simone Biles’ decision to drop out of the gymnastics team finals and for “quitting on her team” in a column, drawing backlash.

US women win first 3x3 basketball gold medal in Olympics history

The US Women's team won gold in the inaugural 3x3 Women's basketball event at the Olympics. The team of Stephanie Dolson, Allisha Gray, Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young defeated the...

Sanitize your daily jewelry easily with this genius invention

Sports Illustrated supermodel and author Kathy Ireland wants to ensure your jewels are in good shape. We’ve all learned the importance of washing hands and keeping things clean thanks to...

'This is not police work': Cop caught on cam beating, choking unarmed man

A Colorado police officer is facing criminal charges after pistol-whipping, choking and threatening to shoot an unarmed man who had a warrant out for his arrest, cops said.

Ben & Jerry's board chair says 'I am not anti-Semitic' after sales ban

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has decried Ben & Jerry's move as "a glaring anti-Israel measure.

Spotify reports fewer users than expected, but podcasting ad sales soar

Spotify reported fewer total users in the second quarter than expected, but said ad sales jumped thanks to its growing podcasting business.

Reinfected COVID survivors less likely to spread virus: study

COVID-19 survivors who become reinfected may be less likely to spread the disease or experience severe symptoms, a new study from the UK claims.

Alisha Marie & Ashley Nichole on starting Parallel Apparel and their all-time favorite products

LA-based sister YouTubers Alisha Marie and Ashley Nichole with 9 million subscribers shared with The Post the lifestyle items their followers always ask about.

Take veteran lefty in this MLB interleague clash

Every time the Padres’ Blake Snell (4-3, 4.93 ERA) seems to turn a corner, he throws in a stinker. But he'll beat the A's Wednesday.

Mitch McConnell to pay for pro-vaccine ad blitz to combat 'bad advice'

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, a proponent of the coronavirus vaccine, said he will work to counter misinformation about the shots by mounting an ad blitz in his home state...

Apple stock falls on chip shortage concerns despite blockbuster earnings

Apple's stock fell sharply on Wednesday morning as the company warned that supply constraints will hurt future sales.

De Blasio offering cash in latest plea to unvaccinated New Yorkers

New Yorkers who receive their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at a city-run site will be given $100 — the latest desperate measure in City Hall’s ramped-up effort to...

Two dead, dozens injured after acid leak at Texas chemical plant

Plastics manufacturer and fuel refiner LyondellBasell said there was a leak of about 100,000 pounds of acetic acid at 7:35 p.m. Tuesday at its facility in La Porte.

Simone Biles blows an Olympic kiss a day after shocking the world

Simone Biles continues to support her fellow gymnasts from the sidelines as she focuses on her mental health.

Simone Biles breaks social media silence after Olympics opt-out, hints at Nassar abuse

Simone Biles hinted that the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of Larry Nassar was, in part, behind her shocking decision to bow out of the all-around competition.

From dresses and skorts to hijabs, badminton's women wear what they like

Female athletes have fought long and hard for the right to choose what they wear when they compete at the Olympics and at the Tokyo Games athletes are speaking out...

McDonald's new Crispy Chicken Sandwich helps drive strongest growth in 15 years

McDonald’s said demand for its new Crispy Chicken sandwich helped drive the strongest sales growth the fast-food giant has seen in more than a decade. For the second quarter this...

Disturbed NYC woman stabbed mom after she refused to recite prayer: cops

A Lower East Side daughter stabbed her mother five times after she refused to recite the Santeria religious prayer, cops and sources said Wednesday.

Sydney adds four weeks to lockdown as Australia COVID-19 cases grow

Far from a planned exit from lockdown in three days, the city of 5 million people and neighboring regional centers spanning 120 miles of coastline were told to stay home...

The 'shocking' moment teammate found out she was replacing Simone Biles

Jordan Chiles came in clutch, competing in both balance beam and uneven bars as a replacement for Simone Biles, USA's ace gymnast.

Woman fends off knife-wielding robber in NYC

The attack happened around 9:45 p.m. at East 78th Street and Third Avenue where an unknown man grabbed the victim from behind and put a knife to her throat, cops...

Plane and simple: Airport worker hailed for calmly booting cussing 'Karen'

This customer just got served: “You called my employee a 'b---h' ... We don’t tolerate that crap with us, at all. So you can find another carrier to fly with."

Texas gov. asks National Guard to assist with arrests at US-Mexico border

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the National Guard to assist other Lone Star state law enforcement officials with arresting immigrants illegally crossing into the US.

Mariners players go 'absolutely mad' after star is traded

Equipment was broken and smashed while one player “went absolutely mad” after lights-out closer Kendall Graveman was dealt to the rival Astros.

That bites! Why Olympians shouldn't chomp their medals

Olympic athletes should avoid chomping down on their medals -- which are made from recycled cell phones and other electronic devices, organizers for Tokyo 2020 recently said in a tweet.

Hobby Lobby's $1.6M 'Gilgamesh' tablet snatched by feds

A 3,500-year-old clay tablet that bears "Epic of Gilgamesh" and was purchased by Hobby Lobby for $1.6 million has been forfeited to the United States.

Pfizer sold $7.8B in COVID vaccines in 2Q, predicts more Delta-driven demand

Pfizer sold a staggering $7.8 billion worth of coronavirus jabs during the second quarter — and predicted its profits will continue to explode as the Delta variant spurs fresh demand...

Hero granny saves the day as baby dangles from window

She dropped her grocery bags and rushed to the window with her arms held out. "I thought, if I didn’t catch him, he would crash before my eyes," she said.

Zach Wilson era off to deflating start for Jets

The contract negotiations holdup is believed to be over offset language in Wilson’s contract.

Washington Post to require COVID vaccines for reporters and staff

The Washington Post's publisher announced in an email to staff that all employees will be required to be vaccinated against the virus by mid-September.

Packers cave in to one of Aaron Rodgers' biggest demands

The Packers reacquired Texans wide receiver Randall Cobb on Wednesday, a move that was seemingly part of a list of concessions aimed at enticing Aaron Rodgers to play at least...

Activision CEO says he was 'tone deaf' in defiant response to sex-harass suit

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has admitted that the company’s combative response to a disturbing sexual harassment suit was “tone deaf.”

Missing teen who told parents she went to church camp rescued from armed felon

It is unclear when she boarded the flight to Florida and how many days she was held captive exactly.

WHO says coronavirus deaths up 21% in last week

Most of the 69,000 deaths were reported in the Americas and Southeast Asia.

McCarthy pulls GOP picks off new House economic panel amid Pelosi feud

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy withdrew all six GOP lawmakers from committee on economic disparities after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected two of his picks to serve on the Jan....

Instagram makes changes to 16-and-under minor accounts

Meanwhile, there are plans to launch an app created explicitly with tweens and children in mind.

50K illegals released into US — and only a fraction bother to report to officials

Just 13 percent of the roughly 50,000 illegal immigrants released in the US without a court date — and ordered to report to Immigration and Customs Enforcement — have showed...

'Arthur' is done at PBS after a record 25 seasons

Based on Brown's "Arthur Adventure" book series, the show followed a bespectacled aardvark and the valuable lessons he learned from family and friends.

Barack Obama joins NBA Africa as minority owner

The league said Obama will use his stake in NBA Africa to fund the Obama Foundation youth and leadership programs across Africa.

Fight outside Philly cheesesteak shop led to fatal shooting: video

Two men traded blows outside a Philadelphia cheesesteak shop during a brutal fight before one was fatally shot, disturbing new video shows.

'Love Is Blind' returns: the two successful couples dish

Two of the 'Love is Blind' couples share how they actually make marriage work after meeting under the show's crazy circumstances

Meet the US Olympian tasked with replacing Simone Biles

Simone Biles' withdrawal from the individual all-around competition to focus on her mental health has opened the door for another US gymnast.

The juiciest reveals from the new 'Love is Blind' episodes

Warning: Spoilers ahead -- here are the juiciest dramatic moments from "After the Altar."

Iranian defector wins judo silver medal, dedicates win to Israel

An Iranian defector who won the Olympic silver medal for Mongolia in judo has dedicated it to Israel – saying “Thank you” in Hebrew for the country’s support.

Feds conduct South Florida raids amid probe of Haitian president's assassination

Federal agents have reportedly raided several locations in South Florida as part of a sweeping investigation into the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.

Shocking video shows masked gunman fire into Brooklyn street

A 53-year-old man was hit in the right foot and was taken to Methodist Hospital in stable condition, the NYPD said.

Tennis star warns 'I can die' during scary moment at Olympics

Daniil Medvedev was struggling so much with the suffocating heat and humidity that the chair umpire asked him if he could continue playing.

Don Lemon blasts man who harassed Tucker Carlson in viral video

CNN anchor Don Lemon ripped the man who accosted Tucker Carlson in a Montana fly fishing shop, saying he had no right to invade the Fox News host's "personal space."

AEW prez's response to CM Punk, Daniel Bryan rumors

All Elite Wrestling president Tony Khan took time for some Q&A with The Post to talk about Wednesday's "Fight for the Fallen" event on TNT and all things AEW.

Sugar and spice and not that nice: Huge seasonings recall hits major stores

Frank’s RedHot is among the items affected by the widespread contamination. The products were shipped to 32 US states, Bermuda and Canada between June 20 and July 21.

Aw shucks! Restaurants pull seafood from menus, hike prices amid inflation

Eateries across the country have reportedly either yanked increasingly pricey items off their menus or passed those costs on to customers to deal with the surging inflation.

Bold NBA Draft predictions: Bradley Beal trade? Evan Mobley overlooked?

We asked our hoops experts -- Marc Berman, Brian Lewis and Zach Braziller -- for their bold predictions ahead of the 2021 NBA Draft. What will the Knick and Nets do on...

Star Olympic diver knits adorable pouch for his gold medal

Britain’s star Olympic diver Tom Daley was so excited to finally win a gold medal, he knitted a special pouch for it so it wouldn’t get damaged.

Michael Phelps' 'heart broke' watching Simone Biles' Olympic battle

Michael Phelps spoke to a worldwide audience about the burden of beng an Olympian and touched on the mental health departure of gymnast Simone Biles.

Culture clash: German judo star gets slapped by coach, concerning fans

A German judo star is defending her unorthodox, pre-match ritual -- getting slapped in the face by her coach -- after fans expressed concern for the tough-as-nails Olympian.

US gymnast says 'we do not owe anyone a gold' after Biles' withdrawal

US gymnast Sunisa Lee expressed support for her teammates after Simone Biles’ stunning Olympics withdrawal and defended their second-place finish.

Amazing tattoos look like stickers

Caution, do not try to peel off this ink! Canadian artist Luke Cormier has mastered the art of tattoos that look exactly like stickers. From Bam-Bam to Super Mario, these...

Yankees starter blanks second straight AL East rival

For a second straight outing, Jordan Montgomery blanked one of the better teams in the AL East.

Deadly LA theater shooting

A double shooting at a Los Angeles movie theater screening "The Forever Purge" has left one victim dead and another critically injured.

Mets' key bat shows sign of breaking out of slump

Michael Conforto went 2-for-4 in the Mets’ 12-5 loss to the Braves, with his second-inning double marking his first extra-base hit since July 19.

Jets gutted about coach's death: 'Absolute tragedy'

The Jets opened training camp on Tuesday with the memory of their former assistant Greg Knapp on their minds.

Banged-up Met continues his hot hitting

Maybe this is the solution for Jeff McNeil: You don’t have to run very hard if you’re just circling the bases. Nursing a fatigued left leg that forced him out...

Mets' trade-deadline task is clear

The Mets need to add starting pitching by the trade deadline.

Team USA rolls in dominant bounce-back victory

Damian Lillard scored 21 points and the Americans rebounded from an opening loss with their first victory of these Olympics, romping past Iran 120-66 on Wednesday.

Simone Biles won't defend her all-around Olympic title

The GOAT is bowing out. Superstar gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from the all-around gymnastics competition Wednesday and won’t be defending her Olympic title after her stunning exit from the team...

Yankees living on edge

There are no easy win for these Yankees.

DOJ will not support Rep. Mo Brooks' claim on Trump rally

The DOJ said it would not support a claim by Rep. Mo Brooks that he was acting in his official capacity as a member of Congress when speaking at the...

House of Representatives requires masks again after latest CDC recs

The new mandate came down hours after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended mask-wearing in indoor public spaces.

NYT reporter Katie Benner deletes tweets berating Trump supporters

A New York Times reporter deleted a tweet that called supporters of former President Trump "enemies of the state," following a viral blowback online.

2 teens charged with gang assault in viral beating of off-duty FDNY firefighter

NYPD officers arrested two suspects who allegedly assaulted an off-duty FDNY firefighter, who was walking his dog in Queen's Juniper Valley Park. The third suspect is still on the loose.

Yankees trade two relievers to Reds

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Yankees’ bullpen shake-up continued following Tuesday’s 4-3 win over the Rays, as they sent left-hander Justin Wilson and right-hander Luis Cessa to the Reds in...

The market is hot for these marquee impending free agents

Several of the NHL’s marquee impending free agents were still in negotiations with their respective clubs ahead of Wednesday’s noon opening of the market.

Theater shooting during 'Purge' leaves teen dead, TikTok star clinging to life

A double shooting at a California movie theatre left one teenager dead and another injured Monday night.

Crocodile rocked: Teen girl fights off reptile while vacationing in Mexico

Kiana Hummel said the crocodile emerged from the dark and ripped the recent high-school graduate into the water by her right leg.

Nets might trade guard to move up in NBA draft

The Nets could trade Landry Shamet in order to move up in the NBA draft.

Florida congressman to introduce transparency bill targeting Biden family members

Florida rep Mike Waltz plans to introduce the Preventing Anonymous Income by Necessitating Transparency of Executive Relatives (PAINTER) Act that "calls for much needed transparency" on the president and vice...