July 23, 2021
What to watch as the Olympics really get going
July 23, 2021 | 11:55pmAfter a tumultuous road to Tokyo, Saturday, July 23 will mark the official Day 1 of the 2020 Olympics, which will include many fan-favorite competitions, as well as many first-time...
Mets star unveils 'Home Run Horse' during big night
July 23, 2021 | 11:48pmStep aside, Donnie Stevenson. The Home Run Horse may have you beat. With the stuffed pony in the Mets’ dugout, Pete Alonso homered twice, a far better performance compared to...
Rangers take forward after being leapfrogged in draft
July 23, 2021 | 11:19pmDespite heightened anticipation, the Rangers didn’t make a splash with their 16th-overall pick in the 2021 Entry Draft on Friday night. Instead, they used it to select forward Brennan Othmann....
Cop block: NYPD cracks down on prostitution market after Post exposé
July 23, 2021 | 11:15pmFollowing a report in The Post last week, the NYPD cracked down on a stretch in East New York, arresting ten men were nabbed for allegedly patronizing a person for...
Yankees see big-name player exit early in injury scare
July 23, 2021 | 11:10pmYankees catcher Gary Sanchez caught the first five innings of their 6-2 loss to the Red Sox Friday night at Fenway Park before leaving the game with back spasms.
This Yankees loss was doubly disappointing
July 23, 2021 | 10:56pmBOSTON — There were no late-game mishaps or blown saves this time. But it’s still hard to envision a more disappointing loss for the Yankees, who had Gerrit Cole on...
Snow leopard at one of largest zoos in US tests positive for COVID
July 23, 2021 | 10:44pmRamil, a 9-year-old male snow leopard at the San Diego Zoo had been suffering from a cough and a runny nose. It's unclear how the animal may have gotten the...
Veep Joe Biden skirted 'no see' mail law with private accounts
July 23, 2021 | 10:35pmAs vice president, Joe Biden used private email addresses for government correspondence and Hunter Biden’s business deals in Ukraine, Miranda Devine writes.
Mets rookie steals shows in shutout win
July 23, 2021 | 10:18pmOn a night when the Mets added a needed starter and faced an old friend for the first time, rookie Tylor Megill was the pitcher who stole the show once...
1st Olympic beach volleyball match canceled due to COVID-19
July 23, 2021 | 9:47pmThe first match of the Olympic beach volleyball tournament has been canceled after a Czech player tested positive for COVID-19 while German cyclist Simon Geschke has also tested positive.
Jets fans can't fall into this training camp trap
July 23, 2021 | 9:40pmNew Jets coach Robert Saleh has referred to this offseason as the “world’s greatest honeymoon” on several occasions. That honeymoon hits the next phase Wednesday when the Jets will conduct...
Co-founder and 'apostle' of Calif. church busted for child sex abuse
July 23, 2021 | 9:39pmThe co-founder and “'apostle” of a Southern California church was arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a child when she was 9 years old, authorities said Friday.
DOJ 'turned its back on seniors who died' by dropping probe of NY nursing homes and COVID-19
July 23, 2021 | 9:20pmThe Department of Justice has decided not to investigate whether the civil rights of residents in New York's nursing homes were violated by Gov. Andrew Cuomo's controversial COVID-19 patient admission...
Star MLB pitcher makes court appearance tied to sexual assault allegations
July 23, 2021 | 9:01pmDodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer appeared in court Friday to fight the extension of a protective order sought by a woman who says he choked and punched her during two sexual...
Luke Hughes joins brother Jack on Devils at 2021 NHL Draft
July 23, 2021 | 8:54pmThe Devils selected defenseman Luke Hughes with the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, reuniting him with brother Jack.
Mets hitting coach breaks down starting lineup
July 23, 2021 | 8:38pmThis is the kind of lineup production the Mets expected from the start.
Francisco Lindor says he's 'improving' as he visits Queens community
July 23, 2021 | 8:18pmThe Mets' $341 million shortstop took to the streets of Queens to spend time Friday with members of the community he plans to call his baseball home for the next...
Fauci calls mask mandates 'understandable,' but CDC guidelines 'still hold'
July 23, 2021 | 8:04pmWhile Dr. Fauci said on the whole that fully vaccinated Americans can largely still go unmasked, he said in certain local COVID hot spots mask mandates could make sense.
Mark Hamill says he's been in every 'Star Wars' movie since 2015
July 23, 2021 | 7:52pmMark Hamill who famously played Luke Skywalker in the sci-fi franchise, revealed on Twitter he has starred in a number of other "Star Wars" roles secretly.
Ex-Yankee carries torch at Olympic Opening Ceremony
July 23, 2021 | 7:42pmBaseball is back in the Olympics, and Japan rolled out a former Yankees star to celebrate.
Alabama gov calls out unvaccinated residents for 'choosing a horrible lifestyle'
July 23, 2021 | 7:23pmAlabama Republican Gov. Kay Ivey lashed out Thursday at her unvaccinated constituents, telling reporters they were "letting us down" while blaming "unvaccinated folks" for COVID hospitalizations.
De Blasio announces deal to revive Staten Island stadium with new baseball team
July 23, 2021 | 7:20pmBaseball in Staten Island is coming back, back, back! After the Yankees departed the borough last year, Staten Island will be getting an Atlantic League team starting in 2022.
Biden's Kremlin kowtow on Nord Stream 2 is all about boosting left's European project
July 23, 2021 | 7:05pmOn Wednesday, the United States and Germany issued a joint statement signing off on the completion of Nord Stream 2 — and Team Biden’s approval marks the culmination of a...
Gregg Popovich is American with most to lose at Olympics
July 23, 2021 | 7:03pmOnce upon a time, Gregg Popovich was angry that he lost the head coaching job for the 2008 Beijing Olympics to Mike Krzyzewski, and angrier over the way Team USA’s...
Larry Page's Wisk Aero takes hit in legal fight with Archer Aviation
July 23, 2021 | 6:55pmA federal judge in San Francisco has rejected air taxi startup Wisk Aero’s request for a preliminary injunction against rival Archer Aviation, the latest development in a bizarre legal dogfight between...
Nets, Knicks eye same Kentucky star
July 23, 2021 | 6:55pmThe Knicks and Nets are very different on almost every level, but Isaiah Jackson is ready to step right in to either lineup.
Michigan repeals law that gave Gov. Gretchen Whitmer emergency powers
July 23, 2021 | 6:50pmIn a 60-48 vote in the Michigan House of Representatives, the Emergency Powers Act of 1945 that had given Governor Gretchen Whitmer more ruling power was repealed.
Kevin Durant didn't look happy about being trolled by Team USA
July 23, 2021 | 6:39pmAs all Team USA athletes gathered in the hallways of Tokyo’s Olympic Stadium before the Opening Ceremony on Friday, Kevin Durant was standing by himself, minding his business, occupied by...
GOP lawmakers threaten to impeach Biden ATF nominee if he's confirmed
July 23, 2021 | 6:39pmLed by Rep. Matt Rosendale, GOP house lawmakers have penned a resolution to impeach David Chipman, who was President Joe Biden's pick to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and...
Brangelina's wine chateau has a buyer — but they can't sell amid divorce wars
July 23, 2021 | 6:33pmIt's all fun and games until somebody doesn't want to sell the chateau.
Letters to the Editor — July 24, 2021
July 23, 2021 | 6:30pmThe Issue: Eric Adams’ plan to change the names of city streets and buildings that honor slave owners. Removing slave owners’ names from street signs, buildings and parks and the...
Cops bust second suspect in fatal shooting of lovestruck Bronx juror
July 23, 2021 | 6:27pmPolice said they arrested Andrew Johnson for killing 29-year-old -- and former Bronx juror -- Katherine Diop and wounding her 31-year-old brother in a June 16 shooting.
Why men made 'negging' their go-to toxic dating tactic
July 23, 2021 | 6:25pmThe dating strategy works when someone purposefully gives a backhanded compliment or makes a potential significant other feel bad about themselves in order to lower their self-esteem.
The righteous NIMBYs: Besieged by disorder and failing pols
July 23, 2021 | 6:21pmNIMBY — “not in my back yard” — is usually applied to locals battling selfishly against a nearby project that’s plainly in the wider public interest that doesn’t really harm...
DC police chief 'mad as hell' over shootings, says justice system 'not functioning'
July 23, 2021 | 6:17pmMetropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee ripped Washington DC's court system after a brazen shooting wounded two men and sent restaurant patrons and bystanders scrambling for safety.
Search for bodies concludes at Florida building collapse site
July 23, 2021 | 6:09pmFirefighters declared the end of their search for bodies at the site of a collapsed Florida condo building.
Possible gunman in car shuts down Holland Tunnel into NYC
July 23, 2021 | 6:08pmLanes entering the Holland Tunnel were closed for about 20 minutes on Friday afternoon by Port Authority police after an alert of someone possibly having a gun.
The best pop-up restaurants to try in NYC right now
July 23, 2021 | 5:56pmPop-up restaurants to try in NYC range from Japanese katsu to Indian street food to oysters, and they're opening in food markets, within other restaurants, on rooftops and even inside...
Democrats condemn Trump's 'Big Lie' but keep telling ones even worse ones themselves
July 23, 2021 | 5:55pmDid you know that black people are not going to be allowed to vote in America anymore? At least in states controlled by Republicans? Sounds a bit unlikely, but that’s...
Yes, tax Airbnb hosts —but legalize them first
July 23, 2021 | 5:54pmIn its struggle to balance its budget and still keep the trains and buses rolling, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is looking for new sources of revenue. One idea floated by...
Jen Shah 'orchestrated' telemarketing fraud scheme against elderly: feds
July 23, 2021 | 5:52pm“The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Jen Shah is allegedly one of the masterminds behind a telemarketing scam that targeted elderly people nationwide, according to new court documents.
Ex-coach allegedly threatened Blackhawks player with bat before rape
July 23, 2021 | 5:50pmA new set of disturbing details have emerged regarding former a Blackhawks video coach’s alleged sexual assault of a former player in May 2010.
McCarthy might yank Cheney from influential committee if she joins Capitol riot panel
July 23, 2021 | 5:42pmNancy Pelosi's commission picks have been called partisan by Republican lawmakers after she rejected Jim Jordan and Jim Banks. Kevin McCarthy didn't rule out taking Liz Cheney off a coveted...
New Ranger brings 'in-your-face' game they sorely need
July 23, 2021 | 5:41pmArriving on Broadway after back-to-back Stanley Cup triumphs with the Lightning, Goodrow knows exactly the kind of player he is and what he can bring to a team
Top Albany Republican blasts Gov. Cuomo over alleged 'pay to play' donations
July 23, 2021 | 5:30pmState senator and ranking GOP committee member Tom O’Mara wants Attorney General Letitia James to investigate campaign contributions made to Gov. Andrew Cuomo from individuals affiliated with a medical donor...
Yankees get big bullpen boost off COVID list
July 23, 2021 | 5:30pmA depleted Yankees bullpen got two reinforcements Friday by way of the COVID-19 list.
Beached humpback whale rescued in dramatic video
July 23, 2021 | 5:27pmThis humpback whale was not singing a happy song — when it found itself stranded on a beach in southern Africa. Watch the heart-pounding rescue video filmed near Walvis Bay,...
Eric Adams the 'Godsend' and other commentary
July 23, 2021 | 5:25pmConservative: Eric Adams the ‘Godsend’ Many Gotham progressives view the prospect of an Eric Adams mayoralty as a “nightmare,” notes The New York Times’ Bret Stephens, but “for the rest...
Eddy Alvarez shows the true Olympic — and American — spirit
July 23, 2021 | 5:22pmAs athletes kneel during the national anthem and turn their backs on the flag, what a breath of fresh air is Eddy Alvarez. Chosen as the Team USA flag bearer, along with...
Psaki maintains secrecy over 'breakthrough' COVID cases after visit by Texas Dems
July 23, 2021 | 5:16pmWhite House Press Secretary Jen Psaki maintained secrecy around the number of aides to President Biden who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Team Biden's bizarre 'Blame Canada' border slap
July 23, 2021 | 5:14pmPoor Canada: It gets no respect even from the Biden administration, which just dissed it in the name of fighting COVID. Mere days after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that...
New York Post's 'Hero of the Day' series wins New York Press Club Award
July 23, 2021 | 5:12pmThe Hero of the Day series started last March and highlighted essential workers and volunteers during the pandemic. Gabrielle Fonrouge took the honor for the press club’s newspaper category
Lovebirds flock to reopened NYC marriage bureau
July 23, 2021 | 5:10pm50 marriage ceremonies were scheduled at the fully booked Manhattan office on Friday’s first day of ceremonies since the pandemic's beginning.
Don't bet on a lot of runs in this NL West battle
July 23, 2021 | 5:00pmThe Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers won't combine for nine runs in their game on Friday night.
Best Buy offers up to 50% off this weekend for 'Black Friday in July'
July 23, 2021 | 4:57pmNo need to wait until November when Black Friday comes twice this year at Best Buy.
Wall Street notches record closing high on earnings, economic strength
July 23, 2021 | 4:57pmWall Street gained ground for the fourth straight session on Friday, extending a rally that pushed all three major U.S. stock indexes to record closing highs as upbeat earnings and...
'Captain America' writers weigh in on studly superhero's virginity
July 23, 2021 | 4:53pm“Why do people think he’s a virgin?” asked film writer Stephen McFeely, questioning the running Marvel pundit joke that, as a result of the character being frozen in ice for...
‘Is there anything stopping anyone from telling Hunter Biden they are going to purchase his art?’ Psaki pressed
July 23, 2021 | 4:47pmWhite House Press Secretary Jen Psaki insisted that Hunter Biden won't discuss art sales with potential buyers when he meets them at gallery events.
The summer's hottest beachside club and pool party is in Queens
July 23, 2021 | 4:45pmThe summer’s hottest new pool party is at Queens' Rockaway Hotel, a new luxury resort that opened in September blocks from the ocean in The Rockaways.
This YouTuber took a break off all social media — here are the self-care products she leans on
July 23, 2021 | 4:44pmNYC-based lifestyle influencer Renee Amberg, 27, prioritizes her mental and physical health above all, she shares with her followers on YouTube.
Rangers trade forward to Blues as remodeling continues
July 23, 2021 | 4:38pmBuchnevich, who is coming off a career-high 48 points in 54 games last season, is a restricted free agent and searching for a long-term deal
Oh, Maya! Wiley's $1M campaign debt puts black-owned biz in jeopardy
July 23, 2021 | 4:37pmMaya Wiley owes 28 individuals and companies a combined $999,664.51, including over $500,000 to GPS Impact, a political communications company.
Harris under water in latest polling amid surging border crisis and veep office gripes
July 23, 2021 | 4:35pmThe polls have not been kind to Vice President Kamala Harris of late, with the Real Clear Average of surveys now putting her at an under-water favorability of 44.3 percent.
Woman shares hilarious texts from her 91-year-old grandpa
July 23, 2021 | 4:29pmMegan Elizabeth, from Alton, Illinois, knows grandpas have jokes well from text messages she receives from her 91-year-old grandfather.
15-year-old hurt in Bronx shooting
July 23, 2021 | 4:29pmA teen was shot in his right calf on Friday morning in Mott Haven, Bronx. He's now in stable condition at Jacobi Medical Center while the shooters remain on the...
TJ Dillashaw: Sparring past helps me more than UFC foe Cory Sandhagen
July 23, 2021 | 4:28pmWhenever former training partners get together and fight in front of the masses, it’s only natural for those outside the gym to wonder: Who got the better of it?
Psaki weighs in on DC shootings after bullets fly near restaurant Biden visited
July 23, 2021 | 4:27pmWhite House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Friday weighed in shootings in Washington, DC after a Thursday daylight fusillade that sent diners scrambling from the restaurant where President Joe Biden recently...
Star receiver expected to miss start of season in crushing Saints blow
July 23, 2021 | 4:17pmThe Saints lost future quarterback Drew Brees to retirement this offseason. Now, they will open their season without star wide receiver Michael Thomas.
Florida man who hid HIV status from gal pals sentenced to prison
July 23, 2021 | 4:15pmGentry Burns, who had sex with multiple women and did not disclose that he was HIV positive, has now been sentenced to two years in prison for his crimes.
Florida landscaper saves man's life as homeowners berate him: 'Die somewhere else'
July 23, 2021 | 4:15pmFlorida police are lauding a landscaper who leaped into action to save a man having a seizure, despite homeowners in the area yelling at the hero.
'A caricature of us': Cleveland Indians' name change hailed by Native American groups
July 23, 2021 | 4:11pmThe name of the Cleveland Indians has been rooted in “racial oppression” for more than a century and the activists and academics who’ve spent decades fighting against it told The...
Teen on space flight told Bezos he had never ordered from Amazon
July 23, 2021 | 4:04pmThe Dutch teenager who became the world’s youngest space traveler this week surprised billionaire Jeff Bezos on the flight by telling him he’d never ordered anything on Amazon. Oliver Daemen,...
Coming soon to Israel: Judea and Samaria’s Ben & Jerry’s, a copycat brand
July 23, 2021 | 4:02pmA nonprofit group says its plans to knock off Ben & Jerry’s in Israel -- and it’s itching to go to court if the ice cream maker tries to stop...
Inside Kanye's 'therapy' ranch where 'Donda' came to life after marriage died
July 23, 2021 | 3:54pmLocated in Greybull, the ranch, known as Bighorn Mountain Ranch, spans over 6,700 acres and has been used as a safe haven for the rapper following his divorce from Kim...
Saks Fifth Avenue to give away up to $700 with select purchases
July 23, 2021 | 3:51pmEveryone loves Saks Fifth Avenue. The luxury department store has all of the designers your heart can desire and it always delivers when it comes to scoring cool fashion finds....
Here's what Joe Biden thinks about Cleveland Indians name change
July 23, 2021 | 3:48pmWhite House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Friday said that President Biden supports the decision by the Cleveland Indians to change their name.
Mom killed by Greek hubby in fit of rage suspected him of having an affair
July 23, 2021 | 3:44pmCaroline Crouch, the young UK mom whose Greek helicopter pilot husband has confessed to killing her, reportedly suspected him of having an affair with an ex before he strangled her.
Tokyo Olympics: Updated medal counts, schedule, results, and more
July 23, 2021 | 3:44pmThe Tokyo Olympics are here. Check out the full Olympics 2021 schedule, results and medal counts by toggling the menu below, and get all the info on when to watch...
China building more facilities similar to suspected COVID leak lab, book claims
July 23, 2021 | 3:40pmSteven Mosher is working on a new book that warns China is building three more labs like the Wuhan Institute for Virology, now under investigation by US intelligence agencies.
'There are no gators in Missouri': Escaped pet alligator shocks neighbor
July 23, 2021 | 3:24pmNot all pets are cuddly. A Missouri resident said he was shocked when he noticed an alligator on his property, especially since gators don’t live in the area. Fortunately, due to some quick...
Woman holding her dog leaps to death off luxury NYC building
July 23, 2021 | 3:17pmThe 60-year-old woman jumped from the 46-story apartment complex The Victory at 561 10th Ave. near 41st Street in Hell's Kitchen on Friday afternoon.
'Such a disgrace': Trump blasts Cleveland Indians name change
July 23, 2021 | 3:10pmThe team first began distancing itself from its traditional imagery in 2018.
VanZant vs. Ostovich: How to watch, odds and full Bare Knuckle Fight card
July 23, 2021 | 3:09pmThe last time that Paige VanZant and Rachael Ostovich fought, it ended in a VanZant win by submission in the second round. However, that was the UFC. They will now...
Former Mets pitcher will beat his old team: Take it to the bank
July 23, 2021 | 3:00pmThe Jays’ Steven Matz (8-4, ERA 4.43) will beat the Mets and Tylor Megill (0-0, ERA 2.63) on Friday night at Citi Field.
NFL assistant's job in limbo after refusing COVID vaccine
July 23, 2021 | 2:56pmThe Minnesota Vikings and assistant coach Rick Dennison have parted ways after the coach refused to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Mindy Kaling shocked by backlash to South Asian 'Scooby-Doo' spinoff
July 23, 2021 | 2:53pm"Like, there are Indian nerds. It shouldn't be a surprise to people," Kaling joked to late-night host Seth Meyers on Thursday.
Three shot dead in Long Island home invasion, baby found unharmed
July 23, 2021 | 2:52pmThree people were shot dead in an apparent home invasion on Long Island on Friday, police sources said.
MLB set to test electronic communications for catchers and pitchers
July 23, 2021 | 2:50pmThe traditional practice of relaying pitch signs may soon be a relic of the past in Major League Baseball. Beginning on Aug. 3, the Class-A California League will experiment with...
Team USA's 'preppy' and 'pretentious' outfits ripped on Twitter
July 23, 2021 | 2:48pmOne Twitter user said the outfits looked more like yacht club uniforms than an Olympian’s garb.
Australian teenager gets $20,000 for discovering unique Dorito chip
July 23, 2021 | 2:47pmChip brand Doritos is rewarding Rylee Stuart, a 13-year-old from Queensland, with a $20,000 fund for her entrepreneurship after discovering a unique Dorito and putting the chip up for sale.
Packers facing disaster with yet another top star
July 23, 2021 | 2:44pmThe Packers have another potential disaster on their hands.
Goats chow down: Post's week in photos
July 23, 2021 | 2:39pmRiverside Park Conservancy's 2nd Annual "Running of the Goats" with 24 goats released into Riverside Park to chow down on weeds and invasive plants.
Mario Batali and ex-partner ordered to pay $600K in sex-harass case
July 23, 2021 | 2:38pmCelebrity chef Mario Batali will have to fork over a chunk of dough to women he and others allegedly sexually harassed at his restaurants, state officials said.
Rapper rips flesh off his face to give himself a ‘demon smile’
July 23, 2021 | 2:35pmRenato de Santa, who has implants under his skin to give him horns, dyed black-black eyeballs, a bifurcated tongue and the number “666” carved into his head, has taken his...
'It's time for more mandates': De Blasio calls on employers to require COVID vaccine
July 23, 2021 | 2:29pmMayor Bill de Blasio called on private employers Friday to impose vaccination requirements as workers begin to head back to the office.
Chicago cop gets prison time for gambling ring tied to brother of ex-NFL star
July 23, 2021 | 2:21pmA Chicago police officer was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for being a bookie in a multimillion-dollar sports gambling ring allegedly involving the brother of Brian Urlacher.
Former CBS chief Joe Ianniello launches media-focused SPAC
July 23, 2021 | 2:18pmJoe Ianniello, who ran CBS after longtime boss Les Moonves resigned in 2018 amid sexual assault allegations, is jumping into the SPAC market. Ianniello, who left CBS not long after it...
Sliwa wants cameras in park to catch 'vandals, drug dealers, pervs' after attacks
July 23, 2021 | 2:17pmNo suspects have been arrested after three disturbing Inwood Park attacks within about an hour.
Heastie defends AG but wouldn't impeach Gov. Cuomo solely off her probe
July 23, 2021 | 2:11pmAssembly Speaker Carl Heastie defended state Attorney General Letitia James' integrity amid her office's sexual harassment probe of embattled Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Score an extra 30% off Cole Haan shoes during the End of Season Sale
July 23, 2021 | 2:09pmGet the Cole Haan shoes that you've had your eyes during their End of Season Sale. Save an extra 30% on men's and women's shoes, boots and sneakers.
NY pension fund puts Unilever on notice over Ben & Jerry's sales ban
July 23, 2021 | 1:53pmThe main pension fund for New York's state government workers and retirees warned Ben & Jerry's parent company, Unilever, on Friday that it might restrict its investments in the company...
Lorde ‘had to get’ an IV drip after day drinking with Seth Meyers
July 23, 2021 | 1:53pmLorde’s liver needed some help after filming a "Day Drinking" segment with Seth Meyers, she admitted later on his late-night show.
NYC stabbing victim died in love-triangle feud, cops say
July 23, 2021 | 1:47pmA 41-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in Brooklyn last month was part of a love triangle-gone-horribly awry, cops say.
Surfers in Tokyo eye typhoon forecast — but say bring it on
July 23, 2021 | 1:44pmJapanese residents may be worried about the prospect of a typhoon forming off the coast next week.
Algerian judoka quits Olympics instead of facing Israeli opponent
July 23, 2021 | 1:43pmAlgerian judoka Fethi Nourine withdrew from the Olympics on Thursday, due to his unwillingness to fight an opponent from Israel.
White House calls YouTube, Facebook 'judge, jury, executioner' on bad COVID info
July 23, 2021 | 1:43pmThe White House has YouTube, not just Facebook, on its list of social media platforms officials say are responsible for an alarming spread of misinformation about COVID vaccines.
The 'Cleveland Guardians'? Here's what the new name represents
July 23, 2021 | 1:40pmHere's why the MLB team in Cleveland changed its name to the Guardians.
The internet has weighed in on the Cleveland Guardians
July 23, 2021 | 1:34pmThe new name is in, and so are the verdicts from many on the world wide web.
Deadly drug-resistant 'superbug' now spreading in 2 cities, CDC says
July 23, 2021 | 1:29pmThe 123 cases at the two Dallas-area hospitals and a nursing home in DC were identified from January to April.
Two storied programs could be joining SEC
July 23, 2021 | 1:27pmPrepare your farewells to the Big 12 as you know it. According to CBS Sports, Big 12 powerhouses Texas and Oklahoma are each expected to declare their intention to leave...
Freedom Caucus pushes McCarthy to oust Pelosi as speaker over Capitol riot committee
July 23, 2021 | 1:20pmMembers of the House Freedom Caucus are calling on Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to use a procedural tactic to remove Speaker Nancy Pelosi from her leadership post.
Eric Garner suit won't feature testimony from de Blasio, top NYPD officials
July 23, 2021 | 1:05pmA spokesman for the city Law Department said in an e-mail to The Post on Friday that the de Blasio administration is "pleased" with the court's ruling.
Scientists claim Pfizer vaccine 'sweet spot' is 8 weeks between doses
July 23, 2021 | 1:04pmA period between the first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine is the "sweet spot" to produce a robust immune response against COVID-19.
Tom Brady blown away by Buccaneers' Super Bowl ring
July 23, 2021 | 1:02pmThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers unveiled the rings during a private ceremony for players, coaches, front-office members, team employees and their families on Thursday night.
Mets acquiring veteran lefty from Rays in rotation boost
July 23, 2021 | 12:50pmThe Mets' depleted rotation is getting some help.
Snap surges 23 percent, Twitter gains as stocks rise on strong earnings
July 23, 2021 | 12:40pmWall Street's main indexes rose Friday, helped by megacap technology stocks and strong earnings from social media companies, while a weak sales forecast from Intel hit chipmakers amid increasing supply-chain...
10 bar essentials to make the best homemade summer cocktails
July 23, 2021 | 12:37pmMastering bartending at home may seem daunting. But with the help of a few essentials, you'll be able to whip up your go-to tipples in no time.
Warner Bros. to produce more than 10 movies for HBO Max next year
July 23, 2021 | 12:36pmHollywood studio Warner Bros. will produce at least 10 movies exclusively for streaming service HBO Max in 2022, according to WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar.
Entertain pets for hours with 25% off this interactive food toy
July 23, 2021 | 12:28pmRight now, you can get the Educational Interactive Cat & Dog Feeder Ball for the reduced price of $44.95, discount of 25% off the full purchase price of $59.
Crook robs NYC barbershop at gunpoint while thugs keep lookout: video
July 23, 2021 | 12:26pmA crook held a frightened Bronx barbershop worker at gunpoint before bolting from the store with $2,000, according to shocking video released by cops Friday.
Charlamagne tha God gets late-night talk show with Stephen Colbert
July 23, 2021 | 12:15pm“It’s the show I’ve always wanted to do,” said Charlamagne, 43, while announcing the forthcoming project on his syndicated radio morning show “The Breakfast Club” Thursday.
Major news sites accidentally get riddled with hardcore porn
July 23, 2021 | 12:13pmMajor news sites like the Washington Post, New York Magazine and Huffington Post got infiltrated with hardcore porn.
Chilling doorbell cam footage shows creep threatening to 'rape and kidnap' woman
July 23, 2021 | 12:12pmA Las Vegas woman has shared terrifying doorbell video that captured a stranger threatening to “rape and kidnap” her as she hid inside her house.
Olympics' latest threat: Typhoon could hit Tokyo just days into Summer Games
July 23, 2021 | 12:08pmThe storm is forming in the Philippine Sea and will head dangerously close to Japan's capital city on Monday.
The biggest threat to favorite Team USA in men's hoops
July 23, 2021 | 12:00pmThe odds on Team USA winning gold in men’s basketball at the Tokyo Olympics have been steadily dropping over the last 10 days.
Top international official in Bosnia bans denial of genocide
July 23, 2021 | 11:56amThe top international official in Bosnia on Friday banned denial of genocide in the Balkan country to counter attempts by Bosnia’s Serbs to deny the scope of the 1995 massacre...
How NBC is approaching herculean task of broadcasting fanless Olympics
July 23, 2021 | 11:50amThese Olympics present maybe the largest challenge yet for a network to connect with viewers during the pandemic.
Develop your photography skills with this expert-led master class
July 23, 2021 | 11:49amThe bundle includes 13 essential photography courses, divided into 705 easily digestible lessons, spanning 43 hours of content.
Crafty cockatoos master dumpster diving and teach each other
July 23, 2021 | 11:49amA few years ago, a Sydney scientist noticed a sulfur-crested cockatoo opening his trash bin. Not every resident would be thrilled, but ornithologist Richard Major was impressed by the ingenuity.
TV reporter busted faking muddy rescue effort in flood-ravaged town
July 23, 2021 | 11:47amThe mud mask-uerade allegedly occurred while she was covering the nationwide cleanup efforts following floods that destroyed several towns and killed hundreds across Germany and Belgium.
How Jets most important player can reach scary new level this season
July 23, 2021 | 11:43amAs the Jets get closer to training camp, I am examining the roster and giving you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on the list,...
Iran’s top leader says he understands protests over drought
July 23, 2021 | 11:36amIran’s Supreme Leader leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday said he understands protesters’ anger over a drought in the country’s southwest.
Turkey: Boat carrying 45 migrants sinking in Aegean Sea
July 23, 2021 | 11:29amA boat carrying 45 migrants was sinking in the southeastern Aegean Sea and rescue units were deployed, Turkey’s defense ministry said Friday.
Globetrotting endurance athlete found dead near mountain peak
July 23, 2021 | 11:26amThe body of Fred Zalokar, 61, was recovered Tuesday near the peak of California’s 11,527-foot Mount Clark, where he went on a hike Saturday using an off-trail route and did...
Tonga's glistening flag bearer returns to Olympics — this time with competition
July 23, 2021 | 11:19amTongan flag bearer Pita Taufatofua set pulses racing yet again Friday as he returned shirtless and slathered in oil for his third Olympics — this time with some competition.
Emmanuel Macron changes phone and number after reports of hack attempts
July 23, 2021 | 11:15amEmmanuel Macron has reportedly changed his phone after reports that he was among a group targeted with Israeli-made spyware called Pegasus.
Here's some good news for those who got the Pfizer vaccine
July 23, 2021 | 11:14amThose who received both doses of the Pfizer vaccine are 88% protected against severe cases of then Delta variant -- now the dominant coronavirus strain in the US -- according...
Frank Ntilikina embracing Olympic chance after lost Knicks season
July 23, 2021 | 11:07amFrank Ntilikina will play plenty Sunday against coach Gregg Popovich and the U.S. men’s basketball team in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. The rematch between France and the United States is set...
German team debuts unitards to protest 'sexualization in gymnastics'
July 23, 2021 | 11:04amThe team said they could choose whether to go with the standard leotard when they compete in Sunday’s qualifications.
Gunfire mars funeral for assassinated Haiti president Jovenel Moïse
July 23, 2021 | 11:00amThe funeral for late Haitian President Jovenel Moïse got underway Friday morning amid heavy security hours after demonstrations turned violent.
US buys 200M more doses of Pfizer vaccine, option for 'updated version'
July 23, 2021 | 10:54amThe federal government has bought an additional 200 million COVID-19 vaccine doses that are expected to be delivered starting in October 2021.
Wife of Alabama councilman who used racial slur fears he'll be shot
July 23, 2021 | 10:50amTommy Bryant claims he was merely repeating what Mayor Wayman Newton had previously called Veronica Freeman.
Senate defense budget bill would require women to register for draft
July 23, 2021 | 10:45amThe National Defense Authorization Act "amends the Military Selective Service Act to require the registration of women for Selective Service," a summary of the bill reads.
Here's how much Bernie Madoff earned for working behind bars
July 23, 2021 | 10:35amBernie Madoff's $65 billion stock fraud is believed to be the biggest in Wall Street history.
The VVFLY smart anti-snoring mask is now 40% off
July 23, 2021 | 10:32amIntroduce it to your (or your partner’s) sleep routine for more comfortable and quieter sleep, improving the quality of life for everyone involved.
Becoming a master piano player has never been this accessible
July 23, 2021 | 10:28amIt's time to channel your inner Bach: The Complete 2021 Piano for Beginners Bundle features over 13 hours of teaching content.
Team USA flag bearer tears up discussing opening ceremony 'honor'
July 23, 2021 | 10:26amEddy Alvarez, a 31-year-old first-generation Cuban American, is a shortstop for the Miami Marlins minor league system and was the first baseball player to hold the American flag.
The Cleveland Indians have a new name
July 23, 2021 | 10:15amThey won’t be the Cleveland Baseball Team. After months of speculation and internal discussion, the Cleveland Indians announced on Friday that they will be changing their team name to the...
The astounding 57-year history behind the Tokyo Olympic rings
July 23, 2021 | 10:12amThe Olympic rings on display for the games opening ceremony in Tokyo were created using trees planted by athletes more than 50 years ago.
This quarterback is a solid long shot MVP bet
July 23, 2021 | 10:00amLamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes captured this award in their sophomore seasons, and Carson Wentz was on his way to doing the same before tearing his ACL in December 2017.
GM recalling some cars — again — after vehicles catch fire
July 23, 2021 | 9:59amGeneral Motors on Friday issued the second recall in less than a year for its 2017-2019 Chevy Bolt EVs after some of the cars that had already been repaired still...
Lil Nas X goes to prison in pink for shocking 'Industry Baby' video
July 23, 2021 | 9:57amLil Nas X has landed himself in Montero State Prison for a full-frontal assault with Jack Harlow.
The heartbreaking story of the treadmill star at the Opening Ceremony
July 23, 2021 | 9:47amThe Opening Ceremonies of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics kicked off on Friday, but one non-Olympian stole the early part of the show. Japanese boxer Arisa Tsubata started the ceremony off by...
Senate panel backs $25 billion Pentagon boost, setting up budget battle
July 23, 2021 | 9:40amThe increase was approved as part of the $778 billion National Defense Authorization Act.
'Right-handed man' almost masturbates to death: medical case study
July 23, 2021 | 9:30amDocs say he's lucky he escaped the ultimate unhappy ending after the near-fatal orgasm ordeal.
Yankees demote reliever after epic meltdown
July 23, 2021 | 9:19amYankees reliever Brooks Kriske wishes he could go back in time. Kriske became the first pitcher in Yankees history to throw four or more wild pitches in a single inning...
Racetrack announcer fired for 'darker-toned skin' rant
July 23, 2021 | 9:14amAn Iowa racetrack announcer was fired after ranting against fans and athletes with "darker toned skin" who refuse to stand for the national anthem, telling them to “find a different...
Jill Biden masks up with world leaders at Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony
July 23, 2021 | 9:01amFirst lady Jill Biden appeared at the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony — wearing a mask as she joined just a handful of world leaders at the stadium.
Son of retired NYPD honcho accused of plowing BMW through protesters
July 23, 2021 | 8:43amThe 18-year-old son of a retired NYPD deputy inspector has been arrested for allegedly driving his BMW through a group of protesters this week in the West Village, leaving a...
Athletes wave to empty stadium as Olympics officially kick off
July 23, 2021 | 8:36amWith a blaze of indigo and white fireworks lighting the night sky, the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony has started. It began with a single female athlete at the center of...
Kanye cries about 'losing my family' at 'Donda' listening party with Kim
July 23, 2021 | 8:28amBut the long-awaited album still failed to drop amid an online fan frenzy. Fans may want the old Kanye back — but his streak of release drama is really getting...
Showdown in Little Tokyo: Hundreds chant 'Go to hell, Olympics' in protests
July 23, 2021 | 8:07amThe protesters chanted and waved flags and signs blaming the IOC and Tokyo 2020 officials for potentially spreading the coronavirus.
Devils' draft could bring 'unbelievable' pairing
July 23, 2021 | 8:00amCould top prospect Luke Hughes soon be joining his brother, Jack, on the Devils? “I think Luke would love to play with Jack,” 2019 Rangers seventh-round pick Eric Ciccolini, who...
Parents of woman who vanished from yacht urge boyfriend to cooperate
July 23, 2021 | 8:00amThe parents of Sarm Heslop — the British woman who vanished from her boyfriend’s yacht — are urging her American beau to cooperate with police.
Inside former heartthrob Val Kilmer's life today after secret fight to survive
July 23, 2021 | 7:50am“Believe it or not, I didn’t want to do 'Top Gun' at first,” the opinionated artist says. "I thought the script was silly, and I disliked warmongering in films. But...
Reclusive Google co-founder reportedly hiding out on remote tropical islands
July 23, 2021 | 7:41amThe reclusive billionaire and Google co-founder has stayed mostly on the heart-shaped Tavarua island in Fiji.
Meet the new addition to 'Ted Lasso'
July 23, 2021 | 7:27amThe Diamond Dogs are back ... and they’re about to be analyzed. Fresh off earning a whopping 20 Emmy nominations, comedy hit “Ted Lasso” returns for its second season on...
'Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins' review: Stiffer than a plastic toy
July 23, 2021 | 7:19am“Snake Eyes" advances a G.I. Joe storyline that need not be advanced, because everybody desperately wants it to go away.
Patients with Parkinson's are punching back
July 23, 2021 | 6:55amThis gym is giving people with Parkinson's disease a fighting chance. See how Rock Steady Boxing in Huntersville, North Carolina, uses high intensity training to empower those living with the...
Here's how to watch the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony
July 23, 2021 | 6:00amThe delayed 2020 Olympics are finally here.
Bronx robber swipes $20K worth of jewelry from victim
July 23, 2021 | 4:23amThe NYPD on Thursday released video footage of a Bronx robbery that shows a pistol-wielding suspect swipe two neck chains worth a total of $20,000 earlier this month, police said.
San Francisco considering high-tech trash cans to fend off scavengers
July 23, 2021 | 3:11amThe city has about 3,000 garbage cans in public places, but the existing ones are preyed on by human scavengers who leave behind a mess, the acting director of the...
K-Pop star Kris Wu defrauded in sex scandal, police say
July 23, 2021 | 3:00amKris Wu, a former member of the popular Korean boy band EXO, was defrauded by a man who pretended to be an alleged victim of sexual abuse to receive money...
Yankees can't keep surviving these bullpen blowups
July 23, 2021 | 2:15amYankees need their one-time vaunted bullpen to regain its form before its too late.
What Yankees think about Gerrit Cole-Gary Sanchez pairing
July 23, 2021 | 2:07amAaron Boone said he feels "comfortable" with Gerrit Cole pairing up with Gary Sanchez again.
One of country's largest public school districts to require students, teachers to wear masks
July 23, 2021 | 1:57amChicago public school students, teachers and all other employees will be required to wear masks indoors when they return to school after summer break.
Threats rattle Pennsylvania county targeted in election audit
July 23, 2021 | 1:56amTioga County Board of Commissioner members were called traitors and received violent threats on social media after the county refused to turn over their voting machines from the 2020 Presidential...
Florida woman busted for skinny-dipping in stranger's pool
July 23, 2021 | 1:09am69-year-old homeowner, James Clark, called 911 after he discovered the naked swimmer, Heather Kennedy inside his pool after he returned home from a doctor’s appointment
The beef escalated fast: Football dispute turns deadly outside iconic cheesesteak joint
July 23, 2021 | 12:55amThe two fanatics were in line at Pat's King of Steaks early Thursday morning when they got into an argument, in part, about football. One fan pulled out a gun...
Cuomo signs bill raising New York marriage age to 18, ending loophole
July 23, 2021 | 12:53amNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on July 22, 2021 signed legislation raising the age of marital consent to 18. The new bill is dubbed "Nalia's Law" after a girl who...
Yankees pitcher 'sick to his stomach' after ugly loss
July 23, 2021 | 12:52amFor the first time in over a month, the Yankees gave Jordan Montgomery run support Thursday night. It came in the form of just one run, but Montgomery took it...
COVID-19 vaccinations rise in some states with soaring infections
July 23, 2021 | 12:37amVaccinations are beginning to rise in some states where COVID-19 cases are soaring, White House officials said Thursday in a sign that the summer surge is getting the attention of...
This was a wild and brutal Yankees loss
July 23, 2021 | 12:22amIn a season filling up with horrendous losses, Aaron Boone called the Yankees’ latest defeat “another gut punch.” How many more can they take?
Woman busted for anti-Asian assault spree in NYC
July 23, 2021 | 12:05amMaricia Bell, 25, is accused of attacking three women — ages 75, 63, and 34 — and a 23-year-old man in four separate incidents in the borough beginning on May...
Olympic events to watch today: Opening Ceremony and more
July 23, 2021 | 12:01amThough there has been softball and soccer competition this past week, July 23 marks the official start of the Tokyo Olympics.