August 22, 2021
Australian rescue dogs shot dead over COVID restrictions
The Bourke Shire Council in Australia shot the dogs to prevent volunteers at an animal shelter from traveling to pick up and rescue the animals last week and potentially spread...
The one big threat to Novak Djokovic making history at US Open
In one week, Novak Djokovic goes for history at Flushing Meadows, having not competed since a disappointing exit from the Olympics in July.
Jesse Jackson, wife Jacqueline 'responding positively' to COVID-19 treatments
The Rev. Jesse Jackson and his wife Jacqueline were “responding positively to treatments” for COVID-19 in a Chicago hospital on Sunday, their son said.
This Met's big day enough to keep him in lineup
There is about to be a playing-time squeeze for the Mets. But it appears that J.D. Davis won’t be the one finding himself on the bench.
Mets ace could return even if team is out of contention
“I think we’ll want to get him out there just to see where he’s at,” said Mets GM Zack Scott.
Afghanistan’s big lesson: No more nation-building ever again
It's worth stepping back from the immediate Biden-orchestrated debacle to focus on the broader lessons from Afghanistan: America must put aside the project of nation-building once and for all.
Yankee found his hitting groove at the perfect moment
Tyler Wade was batting a season-low .191 on July 29, which was also the last day Gio Urshela started a game. Since then, he is on fire.
Giants running back shines with Saquon Barkley ready to rev up
Here are three takeaways from the Giants’ 17-14 preseason loss to the Browns on Sunday at FirstEnergy Stadium.
Joker Joe Biden can’t laugh this Afghanistan debacle off
The laughter was so off-kilter it made you wonder if President Joe Biden had taken leave of his senses during his mini-press conference Sunday about Afghanistan.
Married couple shot dead at Utah campsite after man was 'creeping them out'
Kylen Schulte, 24, and Crystal Turner, 38, were discovered dead in Utah’s La Sal Mountains after they had been reported missing last weekend.
Aaron Boone's true test is yet to come
Aaron Boone was always a safe bet to run into tough times in The Bronx.
Nancy Pelosi will probably bow to far left to push $3.5 trillion in spending
Nearly 20 Senate Republicans have foolishly signed on to a bipartisan bill with $550 billion in new infrastructure spending.
Man drives car into workers at California COVID vax clinic
A man drove his car into two workers outside a California COVID-19 vaccination clinic, forcing the clinic to close Sunday, according to local reports.
Giants WR's surprise position switch couldn't have gone much better
Matt Cole, a first-year wide receiver facing long odds to make the Giants roster, got thrown in to a position he hadn't played since high school.
3 promising teen hockey players die in tragic car crash
The victims have been identified as 16-year-olds Caleb Reimer and Ronin Sharma, and Parker Magnuson, 17 — all of whom played for the elite Delta Hockey Academy, the report said.
Mets can't ask much more of this red-hot pitcher: 'Like an ace'
One person should be free of blame for the Mets' collapse. They could not have asked for any more out of Marcus Stroman this year.
Fox News rescues Afghan colleagues and their families from Kabul
Overall, Fox News has rescued 24 people -- three that have worked with the network -- from the chaos in the now Taliban-controlled city of Kabul, Afghanistan and flew them...
Biden’s Afghan debacle will make for a grim 9/11 anniversary
Symbolism is important. The indelible symbol of the new-ish millennium remains two gaping, burning towers in Lower Manhattan, and then their collapse.
How gender theory helped bring about our Afghan rout and other commentary
Foreign desk: Did Gender Studies Cause Rout? At The Spectator World, the pseudonymous Cockburn wonders — only half-jokingly — if “gender studies” caused America “to suffer its most humiliating defeat ever”...
'Mr. Ranger' dead at 80
Rod Gilbert, the Montreal-born Hall of Fame forward and adopted New York son fondly known as Mr. Ranger, has died, the team announced Sunday. He was 80.
Harvey Weinstein to be arraigned for previously dismissed sexual assault charge
Harvey Weinstein is expected to be arraigned in Los Angeles on Monday on a grand jury indictment of sexual assault that had previously been dismissed.
Beloved Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist retires from NHL
Henrik Lundqvist is leaving the National Hockey League, Cardi B is coming to New York and there is some drama with Amy Schumer. All that and more from Cindy Adams.
Hochul's buy-in crucial to ginormous Penn Station-area plan
Hochul has received a confidential memo from an advisory panel set up by Cuomo with recommendations to somewhat scale down several of the proposal’s most hot-button aspects, according to a...
Cuomo leaves Hochul with staff crisis at Health Department amid COVID
Outgoing Gov. Andrew Cuomo is saddling Kathy Hochul with a major staffing crisis at the state Health Department when she takes the reins on Tuesday.
Mets lineup awakens in win as star returns
The Mets lineup went from in the hole to almost whole Sunday, bringing much-needed offense and respite against a powerful opponent.
Brute punches Asian woman, screams 'go back to your country' in unprovoked NYC attack
A hateful brute punched an Asian woman in her face and screamed “go back to your country” in an unprovoked attack in Manhattan on Sunday afternoon.
Knicks discussed teaming Kemba Walker, Kevin Durant in 2019
A Garden tandem of Kemba Walker and Kevin Durant might have changed the Knicks’ landscape.
Cuomo pretends he's NY's 'hero' during final days in office
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is milking his final days in office, keeping his successor at arm’s length and capitalizing on his final performance, according to political observers.
Jon Rahm, Cam Smith face bevy of challengers at rain-delayed Northern Trust
“We fully expect to play Monday,’’ said John Mutch, the PGA Tour rules official overseeing the tournament. “We really need seven hours. I hope we get a winner Monday.’’
Heartwarming: Purple Heart returned to family 76 years after soldier's death
Edward J. Ryan, 22, was killed March 27, 1945, when an artillery shell hit his tank in The Netherlands.
Jets not upset over opponents' approach to Zach Wilson
For the second straight week, the Jets faced an opposing team’s backups in a preseason game.
Rape survivor takes larger-than-life swipe at NY's 'sleaziest,' including Cuomo
Starting midnight Monday, digital billboards will light up along I-787 as part of Kat Sullivan's "ToxicNYTouch" ad campaign.
The tournament within the tournament being played in PGA Tour's final weeks
The tournament within the tournament that’s been weather-delayed to a Monday finish is the players jockeying for a position on the U.S. Ryder Cup team.
Giants' season depends on these big-money stars
The Giants spent big on players around Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley. Can they live up to their price tag?
'Pass Over' Broadway review: An enticing, uneven play
“Pass Over” is a compelling, if flawed, way to return to Broadway.
Endeavor staffers fume over IPO, saying it mainly enriched boss Ari Emanuel
Talent agents and executives at entertainment conglomerate Endeavor are fuming at their boss, the Hollywood super agent Ari Emanuel, claiming they got shortchanged in the company’s IPO this spring while...
Letters to the Editor — Aug. 23, 2021
New York Post readers sound off on President Joe Biden's deteriorating situation in Afghanistan as troops try to evacuate Americans and US allies.
'You are not a cow,' FDA reminds people
The FDA is reminding Americans they are not livestock, amid a rise in calls from people suffering side effects after taking a horse and cow de-wormer.
NY lawmakers may fear voter wrath over bail reform — yet refuse to fix it properly
New York's pro-criminal laws offer a target-rich environment for any lawmaker who truly wants to rein in crime. Too bad so many of them are more interested in pretending.
Anti-horse carriage group gallops away from Curtis Sliwa, who backs platform
“NOTE: While Curtis Sliwa attended today's protest, NYCLASS is NOT endorsing his candidacy or his agenda,” the group said in bold, red letters in a press release following the demonstration...
It's official: De Blasio — and NYC — were caught flat-footed by COVID
A report out last week from Scott Stringer confirms it: During the crucial early weeks of the coronavirus pandemic, the city was woefully unprepared.
All eyes are on Afghanistan but the border crisis hasn't gone away
Leave it to President Joe Biden to distract from his mushrooming border crisis — by creating yet another huge one in Afghanistan.
China changes law to allow married couples to have three kids
With the number of working-age people declining and the average age rising, China is now allowing married couples in the country to have three chuldren.
NYPD's top cop makes personal vax plea to officers
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea has continued his push to get the police force vaccinated. The Post has learned of an email the leader sent pleading for more officers to get...
Flash flood in Tennessee leaves at least 22 dead, including baby twins ripped from dad's arms
A catastrophic flash flood in Tennessee has left at least 15 people dead, including two toddlers, and another 30 missing after a record-breaking rainstorm, officials said Sunday.
Henrik Lundqvist 'can't wait' for his return to the Garden
Henrik Lundqvist is looking forward to be feted like a King.
Giants play all backups in second preseason game
Giants starters will play a full half in the preseason finale against the Patriots. Until then, Joe Judge is focusing on health and rest.
Former British PM Blair slams US Afghanistan pullout as 'imbecilic'
Tony Blair blasted the US's withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan as "imbecilic," saying the move has "every Jihadist group round the world celebrating."
Evacuation planes using combat landings, decoy flares at Kabul airport
One French Air Force A400M taking off from the beleaguered airport launched a half-dozen flares moments after takeoff, footage from ITV Turkey posted by CBS News shows.
Mets' lineup about to get a lot stronger
Javier Baez is back in the Mets' lineup and Francisco Lindor should follow in the next few days. For the Mets, any positive news is refreshing, given the state of...
Here's what a career criminal chose as first NYC bust
Allen Watkins had been arrested 60 times before Saturday's incident in NYC. He allegedly tried to attempt to light a rag before trying to place it inside of an NYPD...
What's missing? Video shows hordes of maskless people at Pelosi fundraiser
Nancy Pelosi was apparently caught addressing an outdoor crowd of mask-less Democratic big wigs in COVID-19-riddled Napa Valley over the weekend.
Pompeo says US's credibility damaged by Biden's Afghanistan 'debacle'
Pompeo said there's a "massive disconnect" between what President Biden says is happening in Afghanistan and reports from the ground.
Biden doubles down on Afghanistan decision, notes potential terror attack
A defiant President Biden on Sunday stood by his decision to pull troops out of Afghanistan -- though acknowledged during a bumbling press briefing that terror groups like ISIS could now be...
NFL coach tests positive for COVID-19 days after viral Tom Brady photo
Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel announced Sunday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
My very own special to air Sunday on Showtime
The program on me is titled “Gossip.” It’s on Showtime. 8 p.m. An hour. It’s four consecutive Sundays.
Video captures alleged would-be church arsonist thwarted by NYC pastor
A man was caught on video allegedly trying to start a fire in the entryway of a Queens church Saturday before the pastor thwarted him, cops and diocese officials say.
Big lineup change is saving the Yankees
It took the Yankees 102 games this season to put Giancarlo Stanton in the outfield.
Man punches woman after she slaps him at NFL game
Fans in the stands continue to duke it out at NFL preseason games.
Anthony Scotto, former union leader and political kingmaker, dead at 87
Anthony Scotto -- a former union leader, Big Apple political kingmaker and reputed mob boss -- has died at 87, his daughter announced Sunday.
Putin says he's not allowing Afghan refugees into Russia
Russian officials have not joined in the effort to evacuate thousands of desperate Afghans at Kabul Airport seeking to flee the country.
Liz Cheney says Americans 'probably being held hostage' because of Biden
She said the consequence of that decision put Americans under threat by the Taliban as they try to reach the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul
Cops release disturbing video of random hammer attack in NYC subway
Video captures a maniac striking a Manhattan straphanger on the head with a hammer, leaving the bleeding victim on the tracks -- all because the rider looked at the suspect...
Taliban troops fire into the air, beat back crowds outside Kabul airport
Taliban militants outside the airport in Kabul Sunday fired into the air and beat back crowds desperate to flee Afghanistan -- one day after seven people were crushed to death.
Surgeon general says FDA vaccine approval could lead to more mandates
Murthy declined to confirm the federal Food and Drug Administration's plan to formally OK the vaccine Monday.
Track Henri on radar as it pummels Northeast coast
Henri is set to make landfall in Rhode Island by early Sunday afternoon and then stall near the Connecticut-New York border.
'No good options' in Afghan withdrawal plan, defense secretary says
The defense secretary said the administration planned for several contingencies but admitted it was blindsided when US-armed Afghan forces collapsed and retreated.
Tropical Storm Henri makes landfall in Rhode Island
The storm, which was downgraded from a Category 1 hurricane hours earlier, hit Rhode Island’s eastern coast near Westerly
Empathizer-in-chief exposed as a lie
The crisis in Afghanistan, mushrooming with the force and immensity of a nuclear bomb, is clearly a huge nuisance for President Biden.
Henri's aftermath: Expect more power outages, dangerous flooding
The storm is expected to narrowly miss Long Island in terms of landfall and pass just off the tip by midday
Rep. Matt Gaetz elopes to California, marries girlfriend Ginger Luckey
US Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida eloped to Southern California, marrying his girlfriend Ginger Luckey on Saturday in a small ceremony on Catalina Island.
Cuomo touts 'good news' about Henri — amid high winds, heavy rains
Gov. Andrew Cuomo touted the "good news" of Hurricane Henri's downgrade to a tropical storm Sunday while still cautioning that its high winds and rain could cause "serious damage'' in...
Queens house fire sends wedding guests jumping from windows for safety
A fire at an Elmhurst, Queens, residence early Sunday sent nearly a dozen people jumping out windows for safety and injured two people including a child
Blinken struggles to explain Biden's contradictions on Afghanistan
"Fox News Sunday" host Chris Wallace grilled the US's top diplomat on the president's claim on Friday that the terror group was "gone" from Afghanistan.
Manny Pacquiao's wife posts emotional message as retirement buzz swirls
Manny Pacquiao's wife penned an emotional message to the legendary boxer after he lost what might have been the final match of his career Saturday.
Whoa, Nelly! Racehorse runs on highway after escaping track
She had the only true horsepower on the entire highway.
Uh oh, Joe: Another poll shows Biden's approval rating falling below 50 percent
The 49 percent approval rating and 48 percent disapproval rating in the NBC News poll are a drastic drop from the 53 percent approval rating
This was a bad look for the Jets' defense
The Jets starters were facing the Packers backups, led by third-string quarterback Kurt Benkert, and gave up two long touchdown drives in the first half.
Bet on an Astros sweep
The Mariners swept the Rangers this week, but are in the process of getting swept by that other team from the Lone Star State, the Astros. Seattle will start Tyler...
Study finds N95 masks more effective than surgical, cloth coverings against COVID-19
Heavy duty N95 and KN95 masks are best at warding of COVID-19, while commonly worn surgical and cloth face coverings filter only about 10 percent of exhaled aerosols, according to...
NYC has rainiest hour on record ahead of Henri landfall
The National Weather Service said Central Park experienced 1.94 inches of rainfall between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. Saturday
Don Everly of rock duo the Everly Brothers dead at 84
Don Everly of the rock duo the Everly Brothers died Saturday, according to a report. A family spokesperson told the Los Angeles Times that the 84-year-old died but didn't reveal...
Schumer slammed for dancing with Stephen Colbert at NYC concert amid Afghanistan strife
Sen. Chuck Schumer was ripped on Twitter for dancing with funnyman Stephen Colbert backstage at the We Love NYC concert amid the ongoing catastrophe in Afghanistan.
Take the hot starter in this MLB interleague clash
The 2021 season has not been pleasant for the Chicago Cubs, who host the Royals on Sunday. The Cubs entered the weekend 12-37 since their combined no-hitter on June 24....
What to know for Broadway's reopening 2021: Shows, COVID, restaurants, more
The Post’s guide to this year's unusual, unforgettable fall season on Broadway.
Afghan woman delivers baby girl aboard US evacuation flight
An Afghan woman went into labor with a baby girl aboard a C-17 transport aircraft Saturday during her journey fleeing the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
Becky Lynch's WWE return was a mess
Leave it to WWE to get Becky Lynch’s return so right and then all wrong at the same time.
Henri downgraded to Tropical Storm, still brings flood warnings to Long Island, Connecticut
A hurricane warning is in effect in parts of Long Island, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, where the extreme weather is expected to begin Sunday morning, the National Hurricane Center said.
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Sports betting coverage getting more mainstream each year
As football season nears, we’ll see an avalanche of sports betting shows on TV and radio as well as online.
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Pentagon activates Civil Reserve Air Fleet to aid Afghan evacuations
The program will enable 20 airlines, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, among others, to support the evacuation efforts of US citizens and Afghans.
Whatever your major, include these must-have college courses for career success
As of late, I’ve been thinking that perhaps I should have traded all those psych and English lectures for machine learning, digital media and microbiology.
I was laid off — can I see the company's list of who else got the can?
I was furloughed by my company and later laid off. I asked my boss why and he said that he was given a list and my name was on it....
Massive stars' returns couldn't save flawed SummerSlam
WWE can sure book the big moments -- the rest of it is where they continue to struggle. The SummerSlam per-view-view at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday night...
Hurricane hits Mexico with severe flooding, at least eight dead
Grace was blowing maximum sustained winds of 125 miles per hour when it slammed into the coast near the resort of Tecolutla in Veracruz state in the early morning.
Top Afghan woman’s rights activist vows to never buy or wear burqa
Fariha Easer, an activist in Afghanistan, is standing up for women's rights and will not accept the current situation as the Taliban seizes the country.
Yankees' new top prospect's sudden rise is turning heads
In the dog days of August, with a month left in an already successful season, Anthony Volpe has his sights set on one thing: making sure his team gets to...
We Love NYC Homecoming Concert
Andrea Bocelli, LL Cool J, Jennifer Hudson and music's biggest names arrived in New York for the We Love NYC Homecoming Concert on August 21, 2021.
Flash floods kill at least 10 people, dozens missing in south
Flooding across Middle Tennesse claimed the lives of at least 10 people while dozens of other people are missing following record-setting rainfall.
Taliban mocks iconic US military photo
Badri 313 Battalion, a Taliban commando unit, posted an image mocking the United States flag-raising from Iwo Jima as the Taliban seized Afghanistan.
Three Giants’ issues to watch in preseason game vs. Browns
Here are three Giants' issues to watch for in Sunday's preseason game against the Browns. 1. Better to receive There are not many open spots on the roster — figure...
Mom recalls heartbreaking moment toddler was trampled at Kabul airport
A heartbroken mother recalled the "pure terror" of her 2-year-old daughter being trampled to death at Kabul, Afghanistan airport by a stampede of people attempting to flee the Taliban's oppressive rule. “My heart is bleeding,”...
'Total surrender': Trump slams Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal
Former President Donald Trump criticized President Joe Biden's 'total surrender' for the United States withdrawal from the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
Boxing legend's career may be over after this defeat
LAS VEGAS — Although Manny Pacquiao hasn't decided what his future holds, the eight-division world champion realizes his 26-year professional boxing career might have ended Saturday night with a disheartening...
Only 2,500 Americans evacuated from Kabul over past week
Major General William Taylor said 17,000 people have been evacuated from Kabul in Afghanistan while only 2,500 evacuees were American.
Three Jets' takeaways vs. Packers: Struggling unit steps it up
Here are three takeaways, not related to Zach Wilson, from the Jets' 23-14 preseason win over the Packers on Saturday night at Lambeau Field. After a rough couple of days...
Man attacked with hammer while waiting for train
A man waiting for the train at Manhattan's Union Square subway station was hit in the head with a hammer in an unprovoked attack Friday night.
Hurricane Henri starting to wreak havoc in NYC
New Yorkers are starting to feel Hurricane Henri's impact as cars are left stranded and subway stations flooded ahead of the storm's arrival.
Sam Darnold's first live game as a Panther is in the books
Former Jets quarterback Sam Darnold had his first action for the Panthers in a 20-3 preseason loss to the Ravens in Charlotte, N.C. Darnold, who only handled Carolina’s first drive,...
Security footage shows moment gunman ambushed slain Ice-T pal
NYPD released surveillance footage of an unidentified man who allegedly shot and killed filmmaker Joseph “Taheim” Bryan in Queens Thursday night.
Man dies from possible heatstroke on 108-degree hike in Death Valley
San Francisco man died after taking a hike in 108-degree weather in Death Valley, when he apparently died of heatstroke as authorities discovered his body.
Jets star's loss already felt
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Jets were still processing the loss of defensive end Carl Lawson two days after the pass rusher ruptured his left Achilles tendon and was lost...