July 26, 2021
How to watch Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky in loaded day at Olympics
Day 4 of the Tokyo Olympics is one that many viewers have been waiting for. Not only will Katie Ledecky swim her most challenging race, but the U.S. women's gymnastics...
Koreas restore communication channels, agree to improve ties
North and South Korea have restored suspended communication channels between them and their leaders agreed to improve ties, both governments said Tuesday, despite a 2 ½ year-stalemate in U.S.-led diplomacy...
US women's gymnastics team looks to extend dynasty after wake-up call
The U.S. women’s gymnastics team finished behind the Russia Olympic Committee team in the qualifying round. Can they win gold?
Yankees' season has been a series of 'gut punches'
This Yankees season has been marked by memorable losses. Here are some of the worst.
Jeff McNeil saves Mets from ugly doubleheader fate
Jeff McNeil sat for Game 1 of Monday’s doubleheader and played only five innings in the nightcap, but that presence was enough to help save the Mets from getting swept.
Alaskan teen stuns at Olympics with gold medal in swimming shocker
Alaska has an Olympic swimming champion. Seventeen-year-old high schooler Lydia Jacoby gave the United States a victory in the women’s 100-meter breaststroke, knocking off teammate and defending Olympic champion Lilly...
Trump backs embattled 'patriot' Texas AG Paxton over George P. Bush
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Monday, rebuffing the incumbent's primary challenger and Bush family scion George P. Bush.
Ryan Murphy settles for bronze in men's 100M backstroke
The American men have lost a backstroke race at the Olympic pool for the first time 1992. Russian athletes swept the top two spots in the 100-meter back, with Evgeny...
Wife of Uber driver killed in LI crash doesn't know how to tell kids their dad is dead
The Long Island woman whose Uber-driving husband was killed in a collision said she's at a loss about to tell the couple's three young children that their father won't be...
American Regan Smith wins bronze in women's 100M backstroke
Kaylee McKeown has given the Australian women another swimming gold medal. McKeown backed up her status as the world record-holder in the women’s 100-meter backstroke with a winning time of...
Packers can turn their attention to non-Aaron Rodgers drama now
With Aaron Rodgers reportedly agreeing to return to Green Bay, the Packers could also see new life breathed into Davante Adams contract talks.
Only Aaron Boone can save himself now
A slumping Aaron Boone needs a big swing, and yes, there is precedent for that. He was having a brutal postseason when he stepped to the Game 7 plate in...
Chinese diplomats furious over media photo of weightlifting gold medalist
Chinese diplomats slammed Reuters as “ugly” for a photo the media outlet used in a report about the country’s gold-medal winning weightlifter Zhihui Hou.
The clock is ticking for Jets to sign rookie QB
The Jets report to training camp Tuesday and have their first practice on Wednesday, but rookie QB Zach Wilson hasn't signed his contract.
Would-be Brooklyn robber loses his shorts — then leaves empty-handed
The confrontation unfolded as the suspect tried to steal money from a 25-year-old man on 54th Street near 7th Avenue in Sunset Park at about 2:40 p.m. on July 12,...
Yankees need spark from returning players
If the Yankees are going to salvage something out of this season, they’ll need Aaron Judge, Luke Voit and Kyle Higashioka to return strong.
Putin orders two upgraded 'Doomsday' planes for use in event of nuclear war
The aircraft are meant to ferry Russia's top leadership to safety in the event of an attack and allow them to remain in touch with the armed forces.
NYPD's top cop speaks out as 175 illegal motorbikes taken off the road
Cops swept up 175 dirt bikes and ATVs off Big Apple streets over the weekend, arresting dozens of riders and writing hundreds of summonses, police said.
Nets bringing back both veteran bigs no sure thing
The Nets will need to decide whether to re-sign Blake Griffin and Jeff Green when the pair enters free agency in a week.
McCarthy bid to force Pelosi to take Jan. 6 committee picks fails
A privileged House resolution meant to demand Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) seat all five of Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s selections to serve on the Jan. 6 select committee was tabled.
Parkland survivor says dad has turned to QAanon conspiracies, thinks massacre was a hoax
A man who claims to be a survivor of the high school shooting in Parkland, Florida is being traumatized all over again — by his father, who says the massacre...
New women file complaints against Deshaun Watson
A total of 10 women have now filed official complaints with the Houston police department against Texans' quarterback Deshaun Watson.
COVID has become a media-driven panic disconnected from facts
Reprinted with permission from Mediaite. One of the most underrated aspects of human behavior is how much expectations dictate our perceptions of reality. Largely because none of us has ever...
Former California senator assaulted and robbed in Oakland
Former California Sen. Barbara Boxer was assaulted and robbed while walking in Oakland on Monday afternoon, a spokesperson said.
'Real Housewives' star Lisa Rinna to return to 'Days of Our Lives'
Billie Reed is back on "Days of Our Lives" — but only for a limited time.
Cuomo says he always tells 'the truth' on COVID — except when he doesn't
Gov. Cuomo tried to rewrite history Monday by portraying himself as having never fudged the facts about the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating, deadly impact on New York.
Pete Alonso, Mets stymied by Braves to open doubleheader
The Mets returned to NL East competition Monday and quickly discovered vultures are circling. It’s hard to identify whether the Braves or Phillies are the larger threat, but the Mets...
YouTubers harassing cops for clout: One more reason for officers not to engage
Since the start of the Black Lives Matter era in 2015, police officers have found themselves routinely surrounded by hostile crowds when they get out of their cruisers to respond...
Final victim of Florida building collapse identified
The last victim of the deadly collapse of a beachfront Florida building has been identified, bringing the grueling weeks-long search in the ruins to a tragic close.
Let's hope Eric Adams' outreach to a Blas crony was just Tweed-style coalition building
With five months to go before his all-but-certain mayoral curtain rises, is Eric Adams coalition building? Or is he just floating mischievous balloons? Or maybe both? If it’s only the...
Suspect busted in vandalism of Black Wall Street Gallery
A man was busted on Monday for repeated graffiti sprees against the Black Wall Street Gallery, which cops were investigating as a possible hate crime, according to police sources.
The honeymoon's over: American optimism drops 20 points to mark Biden's six months in office
The honeymoon is officially over. Americans’ optimism about the country’s direction has plummeted almost 20 points since the spring. Sadly, that's a rational reaction to President Joe Biden’s first six...
Letters to the Editor — July 27, 2021
The Issue: The DOJ’s decision not to pursue a civil-rights probe into Gov. Cuomo’s nursing-home order. The decision to drop a probe into the nursing-home deaths that occurred under Gov....
RIP, Jackie Mason: King of the politically incorrect comics
If you think of hot comedians, you might think of Chris Rock or Dave Chappelle or Bill Burr — incendiary stand-ups who cross political and ideological boundaries as they deliver...
Minn. students told to hide 'equity survey' questions from parents
A Minnesota student has claimed she and her classmates were told to keep the content of a so-called "equity survey" from their parents during this past school year.
Why users are fuming over Peacock's Olympics coverage
The reviews are in, and they're not very good. Customers who signed up for NBCUniversal's streaming service to watch the Tokyo Games are raising hell over their viewing experience even...
Max effort: Mets should make all-out push for Nationals ace
Max Scherzer leaving the Nationals midseason for the Mets would be like Elaine Benes dumping Jerry for Newman.
How New York Magazine takes the temperature of the city
“New York’s a circus — 50 square miles of high-pressured drama, tension, conflict, posturing, vanity, shame, anger in the most metropolitan area on Earth."
Brooklyn Nets owner revealed as 'mystery buyer' of $157M NYC condo
The mystery buyer behind a $157 million apartment deal in Manhattan’s most prestigious condo tower has been revealed as Alibaba co-founder and Brooklyn Nets owner, Joe Tsai.
New York resumes transfer of homeless hotel residents to shelters
The city once again began moving homeless people from hotels to shelters on Monday — despite an effort by activists to stop the relocations.
These US cities, government agencies have implemented COVID-19 vaccine mandates
New COVID-19 vaccine requirements for government employees are being unveiled across the US as the country attempts to jump-start its slowing immunization rate. The vaccine mandates come amid what federal...
Kevin Smith on 'Masters of the Universe' and the fan backlash
Kevin Smith talks about making the "He-Man" show on Netflix, "Masters of the Universe," and how he's "disconcerted" by the fan backlash and the accusations that he made it "woke."
Knicks playoff game has Giants coach pumped about return of fans
Joe Judge went 3-5 playing at empty MetLife Stadium last season, and can't wait to feel the energy of a packed stadium again.
Tesla cruises past estimates, reports electrifying quarter
Electric-car maker Tesla on Monday beat Wall Street expectations for second-quarter profit and revenue as record deliveries offset the impact of a prolonged global shortage of chips and raw materials. Shares of...
Yankees trade for pitcher to bolster bullpen
While the Yankees haven’t shown they can compete for a division title this season, they made a trade Monday that indicates that could change.
The clock is ticking on getting federal rent aid out to needy NYers
One week after The Post called out the state's horrific delay in sending needy tenants the $2.4 billion in relief available under the federal CARES Act, Sen. Chuck Schumer followed...
Triathlete vomits, needs wheelchair after winning gold
Triathlete Kristian Blummenfelt needed a wheelchair after vomiting from the exhaustion of winning Olympic gold on Monday. The 27-year-old Norwegian vomited after he won the men's triathlon with a time...
Gardner Minshew has strange take on QB battle with Trevor Lawrence
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew has taken a bold approach to fend off Trevor Lawrence from taking his starting spot.
The Delta variant is no reason to extend all US travel bans
It wasn’t just Canada after all: The White House now says it’ll extend all bans on international travel indefinitely because it’s worried about the Delta variant. This is nuts.
Andrew Cuomo's ever-escalating lies
Our prevaricating governor had the unmitigated gall on Monday to say he is the pandemic’s greatest truth teller. “I am telling you as I sit here — I have told...
Biden slams 'pain in the neck' reporter for off-topic question on breaking news
President Biden on Monday called a reporter a "pain in the neck" for flouting his request for questions only about the US ending its combat mission in Iraq.
'Stubborn' star poses potential Knicks risk
One NBA personnel man cautions the Knicks better know what they are getting in 22-year-old stud Collin Sexton before entertaining a draft-night trade.
Americans have already tired of Biden's hyper-partisan agenda: Optimism in nation's future plunges after 6 months
Corporate media and Big Tech colluded with the Democratic Party to gaslight the country into electing Joe Biden as a return to normalcy. Six months in, the country is getting...
Mets hunting for more pitching at trade deadline
Rich Hill was a solid veteran addition to the Mets’ rotation last weekend, but the team isn’t necessarily finished adding starting pitching before Friday’s trade deadline.
No more mask mandates and other commentary
Libertarian: No More Mask Mandates “Brace yourselves: Mask mandates are coming back,” warns Reason’s Robby Soave. But “if public-health officials are worried about Delta, they should put all their efforts”...
Rikers inmate steals official log book — to complain about 'outrageous' lack of guards
A desperate inmate stole an official log book over the weekend and instead of it being filled with a correction officer’s shift notes, he logged it with his own observations.
Vaccine could be part of Giants roster evaluation
Would Joe Judge cut a player because he is not vaccinated?
Schumer says Senate may have to work through weekend on stalled infrastructure bill
Chuck Schumer said that the Senate could be in session through this coming weekend as negotiators struggle to iron out the final details of a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan.
Woman says she was refused entry to garage over ‘inappropriate’ top
TikTok user Tia Wood shared her experience with her 176,000 followers, and her video has since received over 1.5 million views.
Heather Locklear to star in Meghan McCain-produced Lifetime movie
They are not sweating the small stuff after signing on to the latest Lifetime movie, based on the life of author Kristine Carlson.
'The Flash' first look: Ben Affleck's Batman gets new suit, Batcycle
On Monday, a number of streets in Glasgow were closed as an apparent Batman body double — Affleck himself was busy yachting with rekindled flame Jennifer Lopez, 52, over the...
Should Mets make big splash at trade deadline?
Do the Mets need another bat? Should they get a starting pitcher? A reliever?
Former Jets star's historic contract talks not 'close at all'
Looks like Jamal Adams will have to wait a bit longer for his historic contract.
Galileo Project to search cosmos for alien life and UFOs
An out-of-this-world research project is blasting off to see if extraterrestrial societies not only exist but also could create technology allowing them to travel in space.
Ellen Burstyn to reprise famed 'Exorcist' role in new film trilogy
The first movie featured Burstyn as the mother of the possessed Regan MacNeil, played by then-14-year-old Linda Blair, who was nominated for an Academy Award for her portrayal of the...
Southampton eatery wants to make a home for Barney the runaway bull
A trendy Southampton restaurant is steering funds toward finding a permanent home for Barney the runaway bull -- by hawking "Bull Martinis."
'De Blasio 2.0': Sliwa rips Adams for praising homeless services head
Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa labeled his Democratic opponent, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, "de Blasio 2.0" for praising the current mayor's homeless services commissioner.
Former FDA head says US may turn pandemic around in coming weeks
Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said it's possible that the US could turn the corner in the COVID-19 pandemic in the next few weeks.
NYC surgeon, beauty-queen wife settle divorce amid his claim she's a hooker
A bitter divorce between a top New York City spine surgeon and his beauty-queen wife was quickly settled Monday — after he filed court papers making tawdry accusations that she...
De Blasio disagrees with drinking in public, OK with dancing
Mayor Bill de Blasio panned a plan by his own nightlife advisory board that would allow New Yorkers to openly dance and drink outdoors.
Parents, pols rip de Blasio fall school plan for masks, no remote option
Parents and political leaders ripped Mayor de Blasio's coronavirus school regulations -- both for its lack of a remote option this fall and a requirement that students wear masks.
Japan's Momiji Nishiya, 13, leads historic Olympic podium
The 13-year-old won the Women's skateboarding street competition on Monday, becoming one of the youngest gold medal winner in Olympic history.
Gov. Cuomo takes victory lap despite nursing home, sex harassment probes
Gov. Andrew Cuomo tried to claim victory Monday following a controversial Justice Department decision to not investigate a state order that forced nursing homes to accept coronavirus patients.
19-year-old aims to break world aviation record
Prepare for take off! Check out 19-year-old English pilot Zara Rutherford, who’s attempting to break the world record for youngest woman to fly solo around the world - she’ll set...
Viral Tom Brady video appears to be 'fake'
Tom Brady makes playing catch with himself look easy — if his latest social media video is indeed real.
Grieving man uses AI site to 'chat' with dead girlfriend
Joshua Barbeau used pioneering artificial intelligence software to have life-like online "chats" with his girlfriend — eight years after she died.
Trump-less Wollman Rink raises rates for next skating season
The new operator selected to manage Central Park's Wollman Rink is jacking up rates for families to skate there this fall -- after Mayor Bill de Blasio booted the Trump...
The blueprint for Yankees to get aggressive at trade deadline: Sherman
The Yankees have enough capital to be aggressive in this market, especially if they do think this is 1995 again and there is a late run in them.
VA becomes first federal agency to mandate COVID vaccines for workers
The Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday became the first federal agency to mandate coronavirus vaccines for workers.
Impressive road stats make this NL Central matchup an easy pick
The Reds began the week 6 ¹/₂ games out of the lead in the NL Central and will look to gain ground in the division on Monday in Chicago against...
Stunned airport piano man earns $61K in tips after viral videos
After a random Instagram post, new fans donated $10,000 in a half-hour and $61,000 in two days, sending appreciation messages to the talented pianist.
Brawl inside Brooklyn pizza parlor caught on viral video
A brawl broke out at a Brooklyn pizza joint after rowdy patrons got saucy with the staff and the entire behind-the-counter scrum was caught on video.
UN chief: World hunger worsened by climate change, conflict
The gathering was called to help prepare for a UN food systems summit to be held in September in New York.
McCain defends Tucker Carlson over caught-on-camera confrontation
Meghan McCain jumped to Tucker Carlson's defense Monday after video showed a man calling the Fox News host the "worst human being known to man" during a confrontation at a...
Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations see 150% increase in last month
Delta variant makes up most new COVID-19 cases in Texas.
Psaki confirms international travel bans extended over spread of Delta variant
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Monday announced that the US will retain broad bans on foreign visitors due to the Delta variant of COVID-19. The restrictions will be...
COVID-19 cases are rising — here are the products you need for a socially distant backyard party, according to experts
It's time to get your grill on.
SpaceX lands NASA launch contract for mission to Jupiter's moon Europa
The Europa Clipper mission is due for blastoff in October 2024 on a Falcon Heavy rocket owned by Musk's company, Space Exploration Technologies Corp, from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...
Picnic chic: Shop the wicker and straw handbag trend for summer 2021
The picnic basket-inspired wicker handbag trend is hot for summer 2021, with styles from Free People, Kate Spade, J. Crew, Anthropologie and more.
American Airlines reportedly warns pilots of nationwide fuel shortages
American Airlines on Monday reportedly warned pilots of fuel delivery delays at midsize airports across the country and asked pilots to conserve gas when possible.
Southern Europe battles wildfires as north cleans up after floods
Wildfires burned in regions across southern Europe on Monday, fueled by hot weather and strong winds, as some northern countries cleaned up after a weekend of torrential rain and flooding.
Jeff Bezos offers $2B in incentives for NASA lunar lander contract
Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos on Monday said his company will cover billions in costs if NASA will award it a contract to build a system to land astronauts on...
‘Holy moly!’: Inside Texas’ fight against a ransomware hack
Across Texas, similar scenes played out in nearly two dozen communities hit by a cyberattack officials ultimately tied to a Russia-based criminal syndicate.
'Beyond help': Son of COVID conspiracy theorist ex-nurse says mom should be prosecuted
A former UK nurse compared medical staff doling out COVID-19 vaccinations to Nazi war criminals -- and now her son is calling for her to be prosecuted. Kate Shemirani, 54,...
NBA Scout: Bronny James is worthy of the hype
Move over LeBron. There soon might be another MVP in the family.
Duo suspected of nabbing over $2M in luxury watches arrested in NYC
The suspects, Victor Rivera, 30, and Johan Araujo, 40, ripped off the pricey timepieces that were, in some cases, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars each.
Bets on this NL East team to bounce back from ugly weekend
The Nationals travel to Philly after a lost weekend in Baltimore.
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend unload massive Beverly Hills mansion
They celebrity couple — by turns beloved and controversial — have ended their seller's nightmare.
Fan at MLB game takes 2 wicked blows to the head – but remains on his feet
The fight was caught caught on video by nearby fans, and some Twitter users are praising one combatant for "eating" the jabs like a champ.
Do Yankees stand pat after Boston Beatdown?
As if things could not get much worse for the Yankees, Sunday happened.
Trevor Bauer reemerges with mom amid sexual assault allegations
Trevor Bauer is seemingly keeping a low profile in California during his paid administrative leave from the Dodgers amid sexual assault allegations.
Sparked by pandemic, homeschooling surges across US
The common denominator: They tried homeschooling on what they thought was a temporary basis and found it beneficial to their children.
Pro poker player sues Borgata for $1.25M after lifetime ban
At check-in, Scott Robbins reportedly asked the front-desk clerk, “If I had to jump from a high-floor window, would I make it?” Robbins claims he made the comment in terms...
'Pelosi Republicans': McCarthy calls out Capitol riot committee picks
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy referred to GOP Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger as "Pelosi Republicans" after they were tapped to sit on the select committee investigating the Capitol...
The best Team USA Olympics 2021 apparel, jerseys and gear for Tokyo
Stock up on your red, white and blues in support of Team USA at the Tokyo Summer Olympics, with patriotic 'fits for the whole family.
E-car maker Lucid has strong Nasdaq debut after merger with SPAC
Shares of Lucid Group rose as much as 19 percent in their Nasdaq debut on Monday after the electric-vehicle maker completed its merger with a blank-check company backed by Wall...
Secrets of the crazed Olympics sex culture: 'It's inevitable'
Former Olympian Susen Tiedtke is spilling the tea about sex in the Olympic Village. After athletes were provided cardboard beds in Tokyo, leading many to wrongly suggest Olympic organizers did...
The only makeup product you need right now is a beauty balm
How multi-purpose beauty balms, including the viral Jones Road's Miracle Balm, are your secret weapon to a perfect no-makeup makeup look.
Biden hosts Iraqi PM at White House to talk end of US combat mission
President Biden on Monday hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi at the White House to announce a planned end to the US military’s combat mission in Iraq.
Loud protest at White House aims to push Biden into taking action against Cuba
Cuban-Americans held a large rally outside the White House overnight from Sunday into Monday in a noisy bid to rouse President Biden to action against the island's authoritarian Communist leaders.
Rangers make qualifying offers to key pieces
With the start of free agency beginning Wednesday, the Rangers made qualifying offers to the team’s key restricted free agents.
Hillsong founder says vaccine is ‘personal decision’ after member dies of COVID
Stephen Harmon had made multiple social media posts mocking the coronavirus vaccine.
Superstar on Rangers' radar will be 'traded in the near future'
Jack Eichel’s time in Buffalo may be nearing an end.
White nationalists deface mural of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery
A mural honoring George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery in Portland was vandalized by supporters of the Texas-based Patriot Front, a white nationalist hate group.
Arkansas governor blames 'myths' for vaccine resistance
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he's been traveling around the state to combat misinformation about the coronavirus vaccines and reassure residents.
Aaron Rodgers' Packers drama just took a stunning turn of events
Aaron Rodgers may remain a Packer, after all.
Son forced to remove statue of dead father due to Hitler resemblance
The doppelgänger bore führer-evoking facial hair and a soccer jersey engraved with the number 88, code for "Heil Hitler" in the neo-Nazi movement.
Pandemic leaves Indians mired in massive medical debts
Life has been tentatively returning to normal in India as new coronavirus cases have fallen.
'Speak English, b---h': Suspect pulled Asian woman's hair and spat on her, cops say
An alleged bigot told an Asian woman to “speak English” before pulling her hair and spitting at her in a vile Upper West Side attack over the weekend, cops said...
Robinhood CEO interested in offering retirement accounts
Robinhood Markets is considering launching US retirement accounts, CEO and co-founder Vlad Tenev said on Saturday.
Videos show angry Iranians marching on capital over water shortages
Dozens of Iranians marched down a major street in Tehran on Monday, online videos show, amid ongoing protests over water shortages in southwestern Iran.
'They are so strong!': Adorable toddler cheers on Olympic women weightlifters
A young Olympics fan was captured cheering on female competitors in the 2020 weightlifting competition -- marveling at how strong the athletes are.
'RHOBH's Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi's marital mansion gets huge price cut
Disgraced legal eagle Girardi, 82, initially purchased the home for $1.3 million back in 1980 — two decades before he married the Twitter-beefing Bravo star.
Grandson of Rev. Billy Graham in critical condition with COVID-19
The grandson of late evangelist Billy Graham is hospitalized in critical condition with COVID-19, relatives said. Jonathan Lotz, who reportedly worked with his grandfather from 1994 through 2002, was in...
Rangers expected to sign big, nasty defenseman
The Post has learned that the Rangers are expected to fortify their defense by signing 29-year-old Swedish free agent Patrik Nemeth.
Family sounds the alarm after 28-year-old who called COVID a 'hoax' dies
A 28-year-old man in Alabama who believed COVID-19 was a "hoax" has died from the virus -- and now his family is urging people to get the vaccine.
China continues emergency operations as typhoon makes second landfall
Typhoon In-Fa made a second landfall at around 9:50 on Monday in the coastal area of Pinghu City in Zhejiang.
Put a ring on it: Olympic fencer gets surprise proposal during live interview
Perez Maurice had just been beaten in the women's saber when Lucas Guillermo Saucedo decided to erase the sting by popping the question on camera -- flashing a handwritten sign...
A kick in the ash: Cig giant stunningly wants to ban smoking
"And actually, the sooner it happens, the better it is for everyone," the CEO of the multibillion dollar global cigarette manufacturer said in the stunning turnaround.
Stoppage and peppers: Vegetable truck overturns on BQE, snarling traffic
The truck toppled over a median at around 7:14 a.m. -- with its peppery perishables peppering the roadway at Exit 30, which feeds into Brooklyn's Flushing Avenue, photos of the...
Jeff Bezos-backed fake meat and dairy company NotCo raises $235M
The Chilean-based company, which uses an artificial intelligence program to make plant-based milk and meat products, said it has raised another $235 million in a funding round that values the...
Second Olympian drops out of judo competition before facing Israeli
A second judo athlete has dropped out of the Olympics before facing an Israeli in the 73-kilogram division -- just days after another opponent withdrew over political reasons.
New home sales fell 6.6 percent in June, lowest level in over a year
Sales of new homes fell for a third straight month in June, dropping by 6.6 percent to the lowest level in more than a year.
Personal watercraft accident kills Jacksonville hospital CEO
Dr. Leon L. Haley Jr. was ejected from a personal watercraft in Palm Beach Inlet on Saturday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
Russian bridge collapse washes truck into river
A suspension bridge hovering inches above rapid floodwaters in Uryum, Russia, burst apart as a small truck crossed over it. Miraculously the driver was able to escape with his life.
Olympic broadcasts trying hard not to sexualize female athletes
Television broadcasts at the Tokyo Olympics are maintaining a concerted effort to ban sexualized images of female athletes, abiding by the mantra “sport appeal, not sex appeal.”
Alexandra Daddario on 'The White Lotus'
The darkly comic limited series, airing new episodes Sundays at 9 p.m. on HBO, follows a group of eccentric guests and employees at an exclusive tropical resort in Hawaii.
Revel to launch Tesla taxis in NYC after row with city regulators
Electric transportation company Revel plans to launch its fleet of Tesla taxis in Manhattan next week after a heated battle with New York City regulators.
Norwegian Cruise Line sets sail for first time since pandemic began
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced the launch of its first voyage since the pandemic brought the cruise industry to a grinding halt last year.
Trump warns Republicans not to be played as 'losers' on infrastructure deal
Former President Donald Trump warned Republicans about being played as "losers" by Democrats during the bipartisan infrastructure negotiations.
Hasbro's stock surges more than 10 percent as sales recover from COVID
Shares of Hasbro surged more than 10 percent after the toy giant reported strong financial results following more than a year of virus-related struggles. As movies and television series began...
Dodgers players never want to see Trevor Bauer again
Trevor Bauer's teammates reportedly are distancing themselves from the Dodgers pitcher facing sexual assault allegations. “A majority of players do not want [Trevor] Bauer back under any circumstances,” Mike DiGiovanna of the L.A. Times...
Missing 4-year-old boy found dead in Utah home
Kache Wallis disappeared after he was tucked into bed on Saturday night at his home in Hurricane, about 291 miles south of Salt Lake City, the Hurricane City Police Department...
DaBaby nearly spanked by flying Adidas during Rolling Loud performance
The sneaky sneaker attack came moments after DaBaby, real name Johnathan Kirk, surprised fans with a guest appearance by embattled R&B singer Tory Lanez.
Driver fatally struck while fixing flat tire on LIE
The 52-year-old victim was working on his tire on the Long Island Expressway near the College Point Boulevard exit just after midnight when an oncoming car struck him, authorities said.
Cyclist 'gutted' after mistakenly thinking she won Olympic gold
How’s that for a finish? In Sunday’s women’s cycling road race, Annemiek van Vleuten crossed the finish line with no other cyclist in sight. As she pedaled across, van Vleuten...
Man shot in the foot in Brooklyn: cops
Shots rang out around 9 a.m. at 174 Hoyt Street in Boerum Hill, striking the man in the foot, according to a police spokesman.
UN says women, children casualties up in Afghanistan
A record number of women and children were killed or wounded in Afghanistan in the first six months of 2021.The country recorded a 47% increase.
Biden: 'Remains to be seen' if DACA citizenship pathway will be in $3.5T budget
"There must be a pathway to citizenship," he responded, "whether it needs to be in [reconciliation] remains to be seen," President Joe Biden said.
Lance Bass teases Justin Timberlake on TikTok about not texting back
The hilarious post shows Bass, 42, participating in Stromae's "Alors on Danse" viral dance trend with the caption, "When JT finally responds to my text."
De Blasio mandates masks indoors for all unvaccinated NYC workers
The policy goes into effect next Monday, Aug. 2, and mandates that city workers that want to go mask-free provide "documented proof" of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, the mayor said.
Human skull discovered at Queens home, police say
A human skull was found outside a Queens home Monday morning, police said. The remains were located in front of 108-16 Pine Grove Street in Jamaica around 9:30 a.m., police...
Diver Tom Daley wins gold, says he's proud to be an openly gay champion
“I feel incredibly proud to say that I am a gay man and also an Olympic champion,” Tom Daley, 27, said to news cameras streaming around the world after clinching...
Disgruntled NFL superstar might finally get his trade wish
The Texans are whistling a different tune. Houston finally is willing to take calls from interested teams on disgruntled quarterback Deshaun Watson, who requested a trade from the Texans in January,...
Lady goose 'breaks into' clinic to help care for her man after surgery
"The mate actually stuck her neck in and began to preen him and take care of him — and it was just the sweetest thing you've ever seen."
These Heisman contenders have tempting betting odds
Here’s a look at three Heisman contenders who are worth a wager this summer.
This cocktail smoking kit was created — and approved — by bartenders
Middleton Mixology’s SmokeTop Cocktail Smoking Kit will give your guests something to talk about, helping you provide them with cocktails that they won’t soon forget.
Man fatally struck by subway while crossing tracks in Harlem
A man was fatally struck by a train as he attempted to cross subway tracks in South Harlem early Monday.
These headphones made for running are now 50% off
The Exobone Bone Conduction Headphones can give you the boost you need while hitting the treadmill or taking to the streets.
Chinese stocks extend losses on renewed crackdown from Beijing
Chinese stocks extended their recent losses Monday morning amid a renewed crackdown from Beijing that hit education and music-streaming companies.
Roped in: Diane Sawyer snaps up Ted Lasso's saucy date proposition
Diane Sawyer has responded to Jason Sudeikis' "Ted Lasso" after the fictional soccer coach gushed over legendary newswoman during the Season 2 premiere.
Landlord caught on video in tenant's home sniffing her underwear: cops
Jorge Orellana-Arias of East-Haven, Connecticut allegedly sneaked into his tenant's apartment to sniff her underwear -- and the disturbing act was caught on camera, police said.
2 brothers among 5 killed in tragic Long Island car crash: 'It's a nightmare'
The 11:15 p.m. crash occurred when a Nissan Maxima, heading west on Montauk Highway near Quogue Street in the village of Quogue, struck an eastbound Toyota Prius head-on, Newsday reported.
Woman who trolled men on a meme hit with 'hate speech' ban by Facebook
"I got the warning that if I do it again, the punishment will be more severe," she said of her social media scarlet lettering.
Simone Biles feeling 'weight of the world' after tough day
Simone Biles and the US women’s gymnastics team unexpectedly struggled in Sunday’s qualifiers -- and the four-time gold medalist is beginning to feel the pressure. “It wasn’t an easy day...
EU pushes for changes to Google's flight and hotel search results
The European Union is pushing for clarity from Google about how the company processes flight and hotel searches.
Mom says she killed a pedophile neighbor after he preyed on her son
Single mother-of-five Sarah Sands, 38, killed 77-year-old Michael Pleasted in his east London apartment weeks after discovering he had abused young boys.
California deputy killed during hours-long hostage situation
A California deputy was shot dead and another wounded while attempting to free hostages being held by a gunman during an hours-long standoff, according to officials.
Luka Doncic lights it up during Olympic debut
Luka Doncic isn’t messing around. The 22-year-old superstar shined in his Olympics debut on Monday, scoring 48 points to lead Slovenia to a 118-100 blowout victory over Argentina. He added...
Pandemic delays, heat and now a typhoon: 2020 Olympics march on
The 2020 Summer Olympics, beleaguered by delays, pandemic restrictions and skyrocketing temperatures, now has to contend with a massive rain storm arriving Tuesday morning.
De Blasio to expand COVID-19 vaccine mandate to all city workers
Mayor Bill de Blasio will announce the expansion of the vaccination-or-test mandate to the entire city workforce — all 300,000-plus municipal employees, including the DOE and the NYPD.
Flight evacuated after teen messages passengers photos of toy gun
What an airhead. A US flight was forced to deplane this weekend after a teenager AirDropped passengers pictures of a toy gun while on the runway.
Pelosi-McCarthy tensions on Capitol riot committee are boiling over
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is accusing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of "playing politics" after appointing Rep. Adam Kinzinger to the special committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Coach's celebration goes viral after Aussie 'Terminator' beats Ledecky
Australia’s Ariarne Titmus chased down US star Katie Ledecky to win one of the most anticipated races of the Summer Games, capturing the gold medal in the 400-meter freestyle.
13-year-old Japanese skateboarder makes Olympic history
A 13-year-old girl from Japan made history Monday when she clinched the gold medal in the first-ever women’s skateboarding competition -- and became the second-youngest champion in Olympics history.
Woman, 59, killed in New York skydiving accident
A 59-year-old Florida woman was killed in a skydiving accident in upstate New York when her parachute apparently malfunctioned, police said.
Bitcoin surges above $40,000 as Amazon hints it may embrace crypto
The price of bitcoin surged Monday morning to as high as $39,770 per coin after a job posting from Amazon hinted that the company is considering embracing cryptocurrencies.
Landslide kills nine tourists in northern Indian state
Nine tourists have reportedly been killed and three others injured by a landslide in northern India -- when massive boulders slammed into the vehicle they were traveling in.
Pink offers to pony up for handball players fined in bikini bottom rebellion
Popstar Pink has offered to pay the fines handed out to the Norwegian women’s beach handball team -- after they wore shorts instead of bikini bottoms.
St. John's star, brother charting different paths to NBA dream
Justin and Julian Champagnie have chosen different paths in the lead up to this year's NBA draft.
Alaskan brown bear makes epic catch
The early bear gets the fish. Watch the awesome moment a brown bear catches a salmon mid-air at Katmai National Park in Alaska — and the funny reaction from the...
Heartbreaking video captures man abandoning husky on side of the road
A Texas man was busted for allegedly abandoning a dog on the side of a road last Wednesday in a heartbreaking scene that was recorded by a witness, police and...
At least 7 killed as sandstorm sparks devastating 20-vehicle crash
At least 7 people died in a series of car crashes during a sandstorm in Utah on Sunday, authorities said.
28-year-old woman sexually assaulted by stranger outside Brooklyn building
A 28-year-old woman was sexually assaulted by a man outside of a Williamsburg building early Sunday morning, police said.
Giancarlo Stanton 'prepared' to finally play the outfield again
BOSTON — Giancarlo Stanton never got that start in left field at Fenway Park. After not playing the field since the 2019 playoffs, the Yankees said before the series that...
Man accused of killing ex, her boyfriend at soccer tournament before turning gun on self
A man allegedly fatally shot his pregnant ex-wife and her boyfriend at a Texas soccer tournament on Sunday morning before taking his own life, a report said. The deadly 10...