June 7, 2020
Kevin Harvick wins again as Bubba Wallace wears Black Lives Matter shirt
HAMPTON, Ga. — After another dominant performance at one of his favorite tracks, Kevin Harvick relished the past and looked ahead to the future. He wasn't entirely focused on what...
'Snuggle parties' and boyfriend troubles on this week's 'sMothered'
"I'm a very anxious person, but when I smell my mom all of my anxiety or worries go away," Sarah says of her mother, Laurie.
Iowa strength coach denies allegations of racism
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa football strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle denies any “unethical behavior or bias” based on race after being accused by several former players of contributing...
Yankees catcher: 'We're better than this as a country'
Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka takes Post readers behind the scenes as he tries to stay prepared for the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic. As told to Ken Davidoff. I...
Yankees, Mets fixtures would be big losers of ludicrous MLB idea
Remember in “Breaking Bad” when Walt rehired Jesse at the lab just so Jesse wouldn’t sue Hank for assaulting him? The arrangement met everyone’s short-term needs. It also produced considerably...
Oh, grow up, Mayor Frey: Devine
Minneapolis’ soy boy of a mayor, Jacob Frey, proves that no matter how much you abase yourself to the mob, you can never be woke enough. In a scene reminiscent...
Suspect arrested for killing of retired St. Louis officer
A 24-year-old St. Louis man has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a retired police captain during a night of looting in the city last week, local prosecutors said...
These tennis stars better suck it up for US Open
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic each expressed little desire to come to New York for the U.S. Open, still slated to start Aug. 31 in Flushing Meadows, likely without fans....
College football coach on leave over George Floyd-related tweet
A Division III football coach in California is in hot water because of a social media post that is “causing distress.” University of Redlands coach Mike Maynard was placed on...
US demands Prince Andrew spill beans on Epstein ties, report says
US prosecutors have reportedly demanded that the United Kingdom hand over Prince Andrew to face questions over his links to the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The Department of Justice bypassed...
Barack and Michelle Obama deliver speeches during YouTube HS graduation ceremony
LOS ANGELES — President Barack Obama said in a commencement speech Sunday that the nationwide protests following the recent deaths of unarmed black women and men including George Floyd were...
NYC schools must have real plan for reopening in September: Here's the basics
Remote learning for students via city schools has been hit-or-miss. That cannot continue in the upcoming school year; students have lost enough learning time already. When the pandemic hit, schools...
Our leaders ignore the high price kids are paying for coronavirus lockdowns
The kids are not all right. The isolation and the loneliness of the COVID-19 lockdown hasn’t been good for any of us. We’re on edge and angry at each other....
Bill de Blasio's white-elephant ferry is now bleeding red ink
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s favorite white elephant had turned into a real drag on the city even before the pandemic hit, reports the Citizens Budget Commission: The cost of subsidizing...
New York politicians are putting cops in an impossible situation
Chris Monahan, who heads the NYPD Captains Endowment Association, is usually more circumspect than the leaders of the sergeants’ and patrolmen’s unions, so it’s notable that he just wrote his...
Things you're not allowed to say: lowlights of the new censorship
Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints quarterback, who has a charity that feeds the needy and helps sick kids, was berated until he apologized for his own personal views about kneeling...
'Defund the police' politicians are utter fakes
New York City has three weeks to balance its budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1. And the city’s economy is going to take years — if not...
Mitt Romney joins Black Lives Matter protest in Washington DC
Mitt Romney joined a Black Lives Matter protest in Washington D.C. on Sunday. The Republican senator from Utah could be seen wearing a facemask and marching with demonstrators in an...
Ex-Giants gushing over Jason Garrett, Daniel Jones potential
The link has started to form, remotely for now, during this strange time. Eventually, it will graduate to live and in person. There is strong sentiment Jason Garrett will be...
NFL star will 'without a doubt' kneel during national anthem
Redskins running back Adrian Peterson says he will “without a doubt” take a knee during the national anthem this upcoming NFL season to protest racial injustice – and he doesn't...
NYPD Chief of Transportation succumbs to coronavirus
William Morris, the NYPD's chief of transportation, has succumbed to the coronavirus, department Commissioner Dermot Shea announced Sunday. Morris was 61. "It saddens me to inform you that, after nearly...
Hamptons dining scene faces obstacles as outdoor dining opens
Last Thursday evening, restaurant mogul Zach Erdem drove up to a customer’s swanky mansion in the Hamptons, rang the doorbell, and left a delicious dinner spread on the front doorstep,...
Trump donors pump money into coffers of AOC rival Caruso-Cabrera
Top donors to President Trump are also pumping thousands of dollars into the campaign kitty of the Democratic primary rival to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez -- Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, campaign records show....
Minneapolis City Council announces plans to disband police department
Members of the Minneapolis City Council on Sunday announced plans to disband their embattled police department in the wake of worldwide protests over the killing of George Floyd at the hands...
Utah retired Marine stands at attention, kneels to show support for Black Lives Matter
A retired Marine dressed in full uniform stood alone in a one-man protest in front of the Utah State Capitol on Friday to show support for the Black Lives Matter...
NYC awards $1.2B HIV/AIDS contract -- amid $9B coronavirus budget gap
The city Health Department has awarded a $1.2 billion contract focusing mainly on services to prevent HIV/AIDS — even as the Big Apple grapples with a massive budget crisis over...
Tom Brady reacts to killing of former Patriots teammate
Tom Brady on Sunday mourned the death of his former Patriots teammate Reche Caldwell, who was shot and killed the night before in Tampa, Fla., according to reports. Caldwell was...
Brooklyn court officer suspended over post depicting Obama 'lynching'
A Brooklyn court officer was suspended and is under investigation for allegedly posting images that depict the lynchings of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, The Post has learned Sgt. Terri...
Upstate pizzeria's reopening gives glimpse into future New York dining
TROY, NY — This is what the future of dining in New York looks like. DeFazio’s Pizzeria in Troy welcomed outdoor diners for the first time in three months on...
Dabo Swinney in hot water over 'Football Matters' shirt
A photo appearing to show Dabo Swinney wearing a “Football Matters” T-shirt surfaced Saturday on Twitter, leading to more backlash against the Clemson football coach who had already been criticized...
Alleged gunman in deputy's ambush slaying was an Air Force sergeant
The California man who allegedly gunned down a sheriff's deputy in an ambush is an active-duty Air Force sergeant, officials said Sunday. Steven Carrillo, 32, was stationed at Travis Air...
NY Times editorial page editor resigns after Tom Cotton op-ed fiasco
The New York Times announced on Sunday that editorial page editor James Bennet has resigned from his post — following controversy over the publication of an op-ed by Sen. Tom...
City Hall staffers rebel against mayor over protest response
Mayor Bill de Blasio is facing an angry uprising from his staff over his handling of the George Floyd protests -- making him the target of a separate rally planned...
New York City reopens under Phase One on Monday
The Big Apple will enter Phase One of reopening Monday amid the coronavirus — with retail shops set to start curbside or in-store pickup service as construction and manufacturing rev...
New video shows looters smashing Brooklyn Macy's display cases
Surveillance video released by the NYPD Sunday shows a pair of looters smashing display cases at the Brooklyn Macy’s before they snatched $29,000 in jewelry, cops said. The pair forced...
NYPD sergeant injured by Bronx hit-and-run driver leaves hospital around applause
An NYPD sergeant struck by a hit-and-run driver in The Bronx last week left the hospital Sunday to applause from his fellow Finest. Sgt. William Maher waved to a crowd...
Orthodox Jews march in Brooklyn to honor George Floyd
Brooklyn's Orthodox Jewish community registered its outrage over the racially charged police-custody death of George Floyd Sunday, marching in Midwood shouting "no justice, no peace" and holding "Black Lives Matter"...
NYPD warns cops to watch out for concrete-filled tennis balls during protests
The NYPD are being pelted with concrete-filled tennis balls during George Floyd protests, the NYPD warned its members Sunday. The two unidentified officers, who were following protestors Thursday after a...
Knicks' benefit of missing NBA restart sounds ideal for Tom Thibodeau
The Knicks were ambivalent about being part of the NBA restart in Disney World, as they didn’t want to significantly delay their head-coaching search. However, in lieu of playing in...
Rick Scott accuses China of trying to sabotage coronavirus vaccine
GOP Sen. Rick Scott accused China of trying to sabotage development of a coronavirus vaccine. "We have got to get this vaccine done. Unfortunately we have evidence that communist China...
Tom Cotton rips NY Times over op-ed response
Sen. Tom Cotton slammed the New York Times for surrendering "to a woke child mob" by backtracking on whether it stood by publishing his op-ed supporting the use of the...
Joe Biden to meet with George Floyd's family in Houston
Joe Biden is expected to travel to Houston on Monday to have a private meeting with the family of George Floyd whose death while in police custody has sparked protests...
Rain pounds US Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Cristobal draws closer
NEW ORLEANS -- Rain pounded the U.S. Gulf Coast on Sunday ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Cristobal, which has already spawned a tornado in Florida and threatened more...
Jon Batiste heads musical march of George Floyd protesters in NYC
Musician Jon Batiste, bandleader of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," headed a musical march of George Floyd protesters through the Big Apple streets over the weekend. "Look what we're...
Why Terry Crews 'ignored' racism he experienced during NFL career
After the NFL admitted it was "wrong" in how it handled players protesting racial injustice in response to a widely circulated video compilation of black players speaking out against police...
Global coronavirus death toll surpasses 400,000
The global coronavirus death toll topped the 400,000 mark Sunday, health officials said. More than one-quarter of the reported fatalities have occurred in the United States — the highest number...
Man fatally shot during dispute in Brooklyn, cops say
A 22-year-old man was fatally shot in the chest during a dispute outside a Brooklyn housing project Sunday morning, cops said. Russell Forrest was shot multiple times, including at least...
Buffalo teen who cleaned up after protests gets car, college scholarship
A Buffalo teenager who took it on himself to sweep up after George Floyd protests has been handsomely rewarded for his efforts. Antonio Gwynn Jr., an 18-year-old high school student,...
New York will allow groups of 150 to gather this month for graduations
New York will allow outdoor, socially-distanced graduations of up to 150 people starting June 26, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday. "That's when schools, high schools, start to graduate, and it...
National Guard to pull out of LA as George Floyd protests continue: report
The National Guard is withdrawing from the Los Angeles area -- even as thousands of largely peaceful protests continue across Southern California over the death of George Floyd, according to...
Brad Paisley answers two pals' viral call to 'relax and have a beer'
Two upstate New York pals put out a call inviting anyone "black or white" to join them for a beer -- and ended up getting a virtual visit from country...
Gov. Cuomo cites looting as reason to not defund NYPD
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday panned calls to "defund" police departments spurred by unrest in the wake of George Floyd's death, pointing to looting that ravaged the Big Apple last...
De Blasio rips cops for not wearing masks to George Floyd protests
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Sunday ripped cops for not wearing face masks while controlling the tens of thousands at George Floyd protests amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. "We've seen...
British protesters topple 125-year-old statue of slave trader
Black Lives Matter protestors in England toppled a bronze statue of a notorious slave trader Sunday and dragged it into the Bristol harbor amid cheers, according to reports. The statue...
NYC to open 15 coronavirus testing sites for protesters
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday that the state will open 15 coronavirus testing centers solely for protesters -- urging marchers to "act responsibly and get a test'' amid concerns that...
Barr: Active-duty troops were only to be deployed as 'last resort'
Attorney General William Barr said there was wide agreement inside the Trump administration that active-duty troops should only be used in American cities to control national protests as a "last...
Surfer killed by 10-foot great white shark in Australia
A 60-year-old surfer was killed in Australia by a 10-foot great white shark, officials said Sunday. Rob Pedretti was mauled by the shark around 10:20 a.m. off the coast of...
Drew Brees' wife Brittany: 'We are the problem'
Drew Brees' wife Brittany penned an emotional message Friday on Instagram, stating "WE ARE THE PROBLEM," a day after the Saints quarterback offered a second apology over his national anthem...
Elmer Fudd stripped of rifle in new Looney Tunes cartoon series
It just got a lot harder to hunt wascally wabbits. Warner Bros is stripping Elmer Fudd of his rifle in a new Looney Tunes cartoon series on HBO Max, handicapping...
Former NFL receiver shot and killed at 41
Reche Caldwell, a former NFL wide receiver, was shot and killed outside of his home in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, according to TMZ. He was 41. Caldwell’s mother, Deborah, told...
Trump calls Colin Powell a 'real stiff' after Biden endorsement
President Trump called Colin Powell a "real stiff" on Sunday -- after the former secretary of state announced he would endorse Joe Biden for president. "Colin Powell, a real stiff...
First US man to win world gymnastics title dead at 64
Kurt Thomas, the first U.S. male gymnast to win a world championship gold medal, has died. He was 64. Thomas’ family said he died Friday. He had a stroke May...
De Blasio to shift NYPD funding to local youth groups
Mayor Bill de Blasio has caved to calls to pull funding from the NYPD. Hizzoner announced on Sunday that the city would reallocate an unspecified chunk of the department’s budget...
Police hunting suspects for torching NYPD car during George Floyd protests
Police are on the hunt for three suspects they believe were involved in lighting a cop car on fire in Brooklyn during George Floyd protests -- and have shared new...
UFC fighter takes knee, raises fist before win
Devin Clark joined athletes protesting racial injustice during UFC 250 Saturday night, taking a knee and raising his right fist during his introduction in the octagon. Clark went on to...
How do I hire the right employees with limited resources?
I own a small insurance company, and I need to hire two new employees with the proper license and experience. I have no idea how to find potential new employees,...
How to keep a strong relationship with your 'work spouse' in quarantine
When Christopher Rim and Wafa Muflahi met seven years ago as undergraduates at Yale, they became close friends, which evolved into a strong working relationship. For the past five years...
Trump says National Guard will begin withdrawing from DC
President Trump on Sunday said that he will begin withdrawing National Guard troops from Washington, DC, but warned they can "quickly return." "I have just given an order for our...
‘Incel’ blew off hand making explosives to target 'hot cheerleaders': feds
A sexually frustrated Virginia man blew off a hand while trying to make homemade explosives -- ones he planned to use in a revenge attack on “hot cheerleaders," according to...
Trump says Biden, 'radical' Democrats want to 'defund the police'
President Trump contrasted his stand with that of political rival Joe Biden's during the nationwide protests following George Floyd's death while in Minneapolis police custody, saying he is for "LAW...
Queens man busted after plowing car into George Floyd protesters
An angry driver was busted after video showed him jump the curb during George Floyd protests in Brooklyn and plow into demonstrators, police said. Jacob Leiper, 44, of Queens, was...
Nearly 300 NYPD officers injured in George Floyd protests: cops
Nearly 300 NYPD cops have been injured on the job during the protests over George Floyd’s death, police said — as one of their own was released from a hospital...
Police chief announces his own arrest, charges over missing cash
A Louisiana police chief has been charged after $3,650 of seized cash went missing from his station -- announcing his own arrest in an online news statement. Grayson Police Chief...
Minneapolis mayor booed out of George Floyd event for refusing to defund police
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was booed out of a George Floyd demonstration after refusing to commit to defunding the police department, according to a report. Frey was asked directly by...
The Yankees who could fill CC Sabathia's leadership role
You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York’s biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers to answer them in a series of...
Fauci: China 'did a disservice' by withholding coronavirus info
Dr. Anthony Fauci, an infectious disease expert, said China did a "disservice" by not allowing scientists to speak transparently about the coronavirus in the early days of the pandemic. “I...
James Bond said to be a dad in upcoming 'No Time To Die'
James Bond has reportedly taken on one of his toughest missions to date -- fatherhood. The upcoming "No Time To Die" is expected to introduce the most important Bond Girl...
NYC's curfew is lifted 'effective immediately': De Blasio
Mayor Bill de Blasio lifted the Big Apple’s controversial curfew a day early in an unexpected announcement Sunday morning. “New York City: We are lifting the curfew, effective immediately,” Hizzoner...
29 things on sale this week that you’ll actually want to buy
With quarantine keeping many of us at home, retailers are switching their focus from their brick-and-mortar stores to their e-commerce sites, flooding our inboxes with wild deals promising massive savings....
Grow your Instagram presence with help from the pros
Behind the pretty filters and witty captions of your favorite Instagram posts, is an influencer who has spent time (and a lot of it) optimizing their profiles and posts so...
Part 7: Buck Showalter's rise halted maddening cycle of Yankees turmoil
A series by Joel Sherman chronicles how the Yankees’ fiasco of 1990 laid the groundwork for a dynasty. Buck Showalter gave a slight nod of his head to conspiratorially signal...
Yankees legend thinks protests feel 'different this time'
It may not be October, but Yankees legend Reggie Jackson is still making powerful statements. Jackson in a social media post Saturday described his feelings after taking part in a...
Philadelphia newspaper editor resigns over ‘Buildings Matter’ headline
The Philadelphia Inquirer’s top editor is resigning after an uproar over a headline lamenting damage to businesses amid turbulent protests denouncing police brutality against people of color, the paper announced...
Sheriff's deputy killed and 2 other officers shot in California ambush
SANTA CRUZ, Calif.— A Northern California sheriff’s deputy was killed and two law enforcement officers wounded Saturday when they were ambushed with gunfire and explosives while pursuing a suspect, authorities...
UFC star Conor McGregor retiring from fighting — again
Conor McGregor, who is considered the biggest star in UFC history, posted on Twitter late Saturday night that he's retiring from the Octagon. The announcement, which came after Amanda Nunes'...
Protesters topple Confederate statue in Virginia capital
RICHMOND, Va. — A small group of demonstrators toppled a statue of a Confederate general in the former capital of the Confederacy late Saturday, following a day of largely peaceful...
Trans activists blast J.K. Rowling for her 'sex is real' tweet
“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling is getting her wand snapped in half again online, after a new series of tweets has offended transgender people and their supporters. On Saturday afternoon,...
Man arrested for wearing blackface to anti-black racism protest in Toronto
A man was arrested in Toronto Saturday after showing up to an anti-racism protest while wearing blackface. The man, whose name was not released by officials, was filmed getting into...
Iowa strength coach placed on leave amid racism allegations
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa football strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle has been placed on administrative leave after several black former players posted on social media about what they...
Crash of small plane in Georgia wipes out family members en route to a funeral
Five members of a Florida family who were on their way to a funeral perished when their small plane crashed in Georgia, officials said Saturday. The 3:15 p.m. Friday crash...
UFC star makes history in dominant title defense
LAS VEGAS — Amanda Nunes' impressive reign atop two UFC divisions is showing no signs of decline. In fact, her dominance is making history. Nunes became the first UFC fighter...
Woman shot, another stabbed in apparent domestic dispute in Harlem
A woman was shot and another stabbed during an apparent domestic dispute in Harlem Saturday night, police said. A 44-year-old woman suffered gunshot wounds to her left arm and back,...
Protester caught with axe taped to sign Saturday arrested in Manhattan
Police sure wanted to "axe" him about his sign. A protester was arrested in Manhattan Saturday for marching with an axe taped to his sign calling for justice in the...
Protester questioned after threatening to burn down NYC Diamond District
A New York City protester identifying himself as “Ace Burns” was arrested Saturday after he said during a live interview on Fox News that he planned to set fire to...
A familiar champ wins IndyCar's delayed season opener
FORT WORTH, Texas — IndyCar packed every bit of its delayed season-opening event into one long, hot day in Texas without any fans in the stands. Scott Dixon was the...
Nearly 4K National Guard troops brought to D.C. could leave Monday, commander says
The commander of the National Guard in Washington D.C. has said additional troops brought to the district could leave as soon as Monday, according to a report. Nearly 4,000 extra...
NBA teams left out of Orlando looking to stay active amid hiatus
We may not have seen the last of the Knicks, or the other seven teams not included in the 22-team NBA restart in Orlando. As the league’s contenders and pretenders...