November 25, 2016
Eagles RBs not a fantasy football question you want to ask
Nobody likes guesswork. Even informed guessing still is just guessing. What’s the weather going to be like next week? What mood will my wife be in when I get home?...
Haute Hippie owners try to block renovations next to $12M home
The founders of a celeb-favorite clothing line are trying to stop a multimillion-dollar Greenwich Village project — because it would block the sunlight to their plants. Former Haute Hippie owners...
Devils suffer rare home loss, fall in OT to Red Wings
Defenseman Mike Green scored from the right circle at 3:18 of overtime and the Red Wings handed the Devils a rare loss at home with a 5-4 victory Friday night...
Nets drop sixth straight in ugly loss to hobbled Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS — Dreadful defense. Wretched rebounding. Terrible third quarter. Wash, rinse, repeat. The Nets’ latest loss looked eerily and maddeningly familiar, showing all the same flaws that have dogged them...
City employee faces demotion for clocking out 5 minutes early every day
A municipal worker is facing demotion after it was found that she clocked out five minutes early from her shifts for an entire year — taking advantage of a loophole...
Sore loser robs newsstand after losing $200 on scratch-offs
It’s payback time! A gambler bought a fistful of scratch-off tickets at a tiny Penn Station store Friday morning — and then got so angry when he didn’t win that...
Cops searching for woman who stole date's $18K Rolex
A man’s $18,000 Rolex watch was stolen by a woman he met at a Manhattan hot spot before taking her back to his hotel room, cops said. The 33-year-old man...
Carmelo Anthony's clutch shot in final ticks gives Knicks OT win
What didn’t work in the fourth quarter for Carmelo Anthony, worked in overtime. And really, that was when it mattered most. “Honestly, I wanted that shot. I wanted that moment,...
CCRB director quits after accusing ex-chairman of sexism
The turmoil-ridden police Civilian Complaint Review Board is losing its executive director. Mina Malik, who charged CCRB Chairman Richard Emery in April with making inappropriate comments and undermining her authority,...
Cerberus, Sun Capital may fight over fate of women's retailer
If you want a friend get a dog — just not a three-headed hound. Steven Feinberg’s Cerberus Capital and Marc Leder’s Sun Capital, two private equity powerhouses with a long...
Moviegoers pushing Hollywood to another record year
“Moana” and “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” generated enough Thanksgiving holiday box office receipts to keep Hollywood on track for another record year. US gross receipts of $9.96...
Wall Street hopes Obama's rules disappear under Trump
Donald Trump’s campaign promise to bring jobs back to America is already boosting expectations and changing the habits of one part of the country: Wall Street. Bankers and traders are...
The idiocy of banning Old Glory
Looks like Hampshire College has forgotten which country it’s in: The school will no longer fly the American flag on campus. The Amherst, Mass., school is attempting to be “fair”...
This startup promises to deliver vitamins with no scams attached
A New York startup promises it will deliver a healthy dose of “honesty” and “transparency” to the $36 billion US vitamin and supplement business. The industry has weathered a slew...
Consumer Reports trashes Tesla's 'flawed' Model X
Looks like Tesla’s love affair with Consumer Reports is history. The magazine’s review this week of Tesla’s Model X panned the all-electric SUV as a “flawed” vehicle, blasting its “complexity,...
The best bread for making leftover turkey sandwiches
Even if you cooked the perfect bird, Friday’s leftovers are only as good as the slices they sit on. Here are four of the city’s best breads for making a...
Tone-deaf commission courts controversy with judging choice
Perhaps it was some lingering hostility over the presidential election results, but much of the boxing community lost its collective mind over the decision that awarded Andre Ward the light...
HRA chief should read 'The Art of the Deal'
We thought our opinion of city Human Resources Administration chief Steven Banks couldn’t sink any lower — until we read Steve Cuozzo’s Realty Check column in Tuesday’s Post, and learned...
Mets' ex-3B coach Tim Teufel gets another job with team
Tim Teufel will remain in the Mets organization as a roving infield instructor and club ambassador, the team announced Friday. The 58-year-old Teufel recently was replaced as the team’s third-base...
Who said Trump can't repeal ObamaCare?
On the stump, Donald Trump promised to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Now obstacles are emerging on the left and right. Democrats are sowing panic, falsely predicting that...
Obama urged Clinton to concede on Election Night
President Obama urged Hillary Clinton to concede to Donald Trump on the night of her devastating loss, it was reported Friday. Obama made the call as Clinton and her campaign...
New York politicians should stop pandering to anti-Trump hysteria
New York Democrats from Gov. Cuomo on down are falling all over each other to see who can invoke the most hysteria over the supposed “threat” posed by President-elect Donald...
Students complained about bus driver before fatal crash
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Students and administrators raised concerns about a Tennessee school bus driver's behavior behind the wheel in the weeks before a crash that killed six children. Police have...
How Islanders blew a chance at a point in crushing loss
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The Islanders may have thought they were on track for at least a hard-earned point, but they were mistaken. Patrick Marleau scored with 22.5 seconds left...
Beware fantasy owners: Patriots may play it safe with Brady
Andrew Luck spent Thanksgiving on the sidelines, as did Stefon Diggs. That both teams ended up taking key losses isn’t surprising. “Next Man Up” only means you don’t have your...
Dozens of pipeline protesters arrested at mall on Black Friday
Police in Bismarck made more than 30 arrests when opponents of the Dakota Access oil pipeline protested at a busy mall on Black Friday. Authorities say protesters gathered for a...
Jill Stein files for recount in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON – An unprecedented presidential election recount will begin next week in Wisconsin —and two more states could be next. Green Party Candidate Jill Stein filed a recount petition Friday...
Giants assure fans there's a good reason Beckham is underused
Odell Beckham was targeted a season-low seven times in Sunday’s win over the Bears, and on Friday, Giants offensive coordinator Mike Sullivan defended the team’s use of the explosive wide...
iPhone 8 could have 3D camera
Apple's next iPhone will feature the ability to take 3D photos, it has been claimed. The tech giant is rumored to have teamed up with LG Innotek to develop a...
CNN denies airing hardcore porn
CNN is now backtracking Friday after confirming that a Boston-based cable affiliate aired hardcore transvestite porn during an airing of their program "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown." The cable news network...
How to turn those Thanksgiving leftovers into healthy meals
Turn leftovers into healthy meals with these tips from Midtown dietician Keri Glassman. Shell game Instead of a sandwich, use your leftover turkey and vegetables to make a low-carb frittata...
Rangers show physicality in bounce-back statement win
PHILADELPHIA — It is not simply that the Rangers won on Friday afternoon, but the way they earned their 3-2 victory over the Flyers that augers well for the future....
NYPD might have made the best Mannequin Challenge yet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=d-3oN3o8Y58&app=desktop A Brooklyn police station house froze in time for nearly 3 minutes as officers acted out various scenes without a flinch in a Thanksgiving-themed "mannequin challenge." The 60th Precinct...
Man faces father who injected him with HIV as a baby
A man whose father injected him with HIV as a baby to get back at the boy's mother spoke out about the horrors he suffered while urging a parole board...
'Legends of the Hidden Temple' movie is full of nostalgic references
Expect the “Legends of the Hidden Temple” TV movie to feature something old, something new and yes, something blue (as in Blue Barracudas). The ‘90s Nickelodeon game show — known...
Trump taps KT McFarland as deputy national security adviser
WASHINGTON – President-Elect Donald Trump tapped KT McFarland, who has extensive national security experience, to join his Administration on Friday. It was his third female appointee in as many days....
UFC's next big show just got ruined
UFC 206 in Toronto just took a major hit. Light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier has been forced out of his upcoming fight against Anthony "Rumble" Johnson on Dec. 10 due...
Drug suspect nabbed near 'Crack is Wack' playground after high-speed chase
He got high on drugs, then picked the perfect spot to crash his car — into the “Crack is Wack’’ playground in Harlem, authorities said Friday. “It���s truly ironic,’’ said...
Patient dies weeks after he was stabbed at mental-health center
A 70-year-old resident of a Bronx mental-health center died Wednesday – nearly a month after he was stabbed in the neck by a fellow patient at the facility, cops said....
Ohio State-Michigan is college football at its delicious peak
Sometimes, the hype is worth it. Sometimes, the talk merely precedes the excitement to come. When Jim Harbaugh took over the floundering Michigan football program in late December 2014, chatter...
Martin Scorsese's nephew busted for driving high
He should have hired a "Taxi Driver." The hard-partying nephew of legendary Hollywood director Martin Scorsese was busted driving while high as a kite in Staten Island on Thanksgiving night,...
Rabbi says it's kosher to break Sabbath to shoot wildfire arsonists
An Israeli rabbi issued a ruling on Friday saying it was kosher to break the Sabbath to shoot Arab arsonists setting wildfires in the Holy Land. Shmuel Eliyahu, chief rabbi...
English soccer's Jerry Sandusky moment: Child sex abuse horrors revealed
LONDON — Former English soccer players who were subjected to years of sexual abuse by youth team coaches entrusted with their care are breaking cover to expose the game's dark...
Flood of immigrants heading for US, Central American officials say
WASHINGTON – A surge of immigrants is flooding the southwest border of the U.S., driven by fears of a crackdown under President Elect-Donald Trump. Human smugglers, known as coyotes, are...
Teen punk punched a little girl in the face and stole her groceries
A thief stole $3 and a cupcake from 12-year-old girl in Coney Island before the little vigilante fought back by kicking him in the crotch, cops said. Keiri Quintero was...
Several arrested in Israel for allegedly starting massive wildfires
A dozen people in Israel were arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with massive wildfires that have displaced tens of thousands of residents over four days and which firefighters...
Tom Brady's doing great, not that Belichick would ever say
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has returned to practice after missing two days with an unspecified knee injury. Video footage from the Patriots' practice shows him jogging normally. Coach...
Trump team looks to cash in on Black Friday
Donald Trump's online campaign shop is joining the Black Friday madness. The president-elect's campaign is cashing in on the busy shopping day by offering 30 percent off his "Make America...
CNN accidentally airs transsexual porn on Thanksgiving
CNN viewers feasted their eyes on more parts than they bargained for Thanksgiving night when they tuned in for “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown.” Boston viewers hungry for the popular culinary...
Everything you need to know about Thanksgiving leftovers
As you survey that glistening turkey, mountain of mashed potatoes and all that stuffing this evening, take heart: What you can’t eat today, “Chopped” host Ted Allen can help you...
The best hangover food ever
We’ve all been there, perhaps more often than we’d like to admit: hangover land, with blurry eyes and splitting headaches. The morning after a big night out with way too...
Abducted mom 'very emotional' after authorities found her
The California mom who turned up safe Thanksgiving morning after she vanished while jogging was “very emotional” when found, officials said Friday. Highway patrol officers put Sherri Papini on the...
Out-of-control cab hops curb, plows into deli worker
An out-of-control yellow cab jumped an Upper East Side curb Friday morning and slammed into a nearby deli worker on the sidewalk, authorities and witnesses said. Antonio "Tony" Calle, 61,...
Dylann Roof ruled competent to stand trial
Dylann Roof is competent to stand trial starting next week in the killing of nine black worshippers at a South Carolina church last year, a federal judge ruled Friday. U.S....
Getting out of Iran deal more complicated than Trump's promises
A bubbling Middle Eastern oil showdown could pit Saudi Arabia against Iran — and Wall Street wants to know where the Trump administration is going to stand. A central campaign...
Thanksgiving online shopping hits record high
Having had their fill of turkey, or even before the table was set, US shoppers hit their mobile devices and laptops to shop on Thanksgiving Day, racking up sales of...
Black Friday set to send stock market to record highs
The S&P 500 and the Dow were poised to eke out enough gains to hit record highs on Black Friday, with the focus on retailers at the start of the...
These foods are way crueler than eating turkey
If your vegetarian relatives bellyached about all the turkeys that got slaughtered for Thanksgiving, they ought to get a load of these truly sadistic dishes. According to a story in...
Dez Bryant calls truce with Josh Norman, for good of Cowboys
Josh Norman and Dez Bryant spent 60 minutes of Thanksgiving football jawing in each other's faces, knocking helmets, poking each other like pre-schoolers, shouting profanity and somehow avoiding multiple personal...
Research says children should be exposed to porn early on
Groundbreaking research suggests children as young as eight should be exposed to pornography literacy education in schools. University of Melbourne researchers say it should be compulsory for primary school students...
Black Friday violence breaks out across America
An Atlantic City man was fatally shot and his brother was wounded in the parking lot of a New Jersey mall – one of at least two fatal Black Friday-related...
Helicopter parents literally spoiled their child rotten
A pair of overprotective parents literally spoiled their 7-year-old son rotten, leaving the child unable to fend for himself, and forced to attend a special school, a Swiss court ruled....
College football's hottest coach has the whole sport guessing
As LSU played Texas A&M on Thanksgiving night, drama played out off the field, as multiple reports surfaced that the school was closing in on Houston coach Tom Herman as...
The terrible, horrible, no good, very bad start to ski season
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Ski resorts in Wyoming, Idaho, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah have been forced to delay opening for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend or have few ski runs open...
Corona founder dies, but did he really leave millions to his village?
Update: A spokesman for Fundación Cerezales Antonino y Cinia, an arts group founded by Fernandez, denies widespread reports of the bequest. In a statement to Mashable, Lucia Alajos said "I...
Which second-year shows are still thriving — and which are not aging well?
I’ve recently taken a look at how first-year series have performed, and whether (or not) TV’s oldies-but-goodies are still working. It’s been a mixed bag on both fronts — which...
Why you should just give up and wear PJs all winter
The day after Thanksgiving, you’ve had your fill — and then some — of turkey and fixings. Now the question is: What to wear (or, more accurately: What can you...
It has never been easier to have a threesome
The say you shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover. Even so, something tells me I should swipe left on the photo of the guy clutching an axe in the...
Japan bribes old people with ramen noodles to stop driving
Japanese authorities seeking to drive accident-prone seniors off the road are offering them a discount on ramen noodles -- if they say 'pasta la vista' to their licenses. Police in...
Make your Thanksgiving leftovers less boring
Had your fill of traditional Thanksgiving flavors? Crack open a jar of one of these condiments to freshen up your leftover turkey. Brooklyn Brine Co. maple bourbon mustard $5.49 at...
Black Friday kicks off with deadly shooting at mall
Two people were shot -- one fatally -- in the parking lot of a southern New Jersey mall early on Black Friday, according to reports. The shooting took place outside...
Apple is selling a pretentious coffee table book for $300
One of the latest Apple products, a $300 book, might be one of their strangest. It contains just pictures of Apple products, so this is probably only to appeal to...
Michigan AG claims school kids have no right to literacy: suit
The state of Michigan is fighting a lawsuit by seven Detroit schoolchildren who say their schools are horrible — by countering that “there is no fundamental right to literacy.” Michigan’s...
Man charged in Craigslist prostitute murder
A trail of blood allegedly led police from a woman’s bludgeoned corpse to a Long Island man’s apartment — and now he has been charged with beating her to death...
Black Friday underway as shoppers look to score deals
Stores open their doors Friday for what is still one of the busiest days of the year, even as the start of the holiday season edges ever earlier. Black Friday,...
Slate head leaves amid company's financial woes
Keith Hernandez is out of a job. But Mets fans should not worry, it is not the former team captain and current SNY broadcaster who is out of work. This...
What you need to stream on Thanksgiving weekend
Spending the day after Thanksgiving on the couch, still bloated from your turkey-induced food coma, can get boring fast. Luckily, a slew of top shows, movies and miniseries have been...
'Gilmore Girls' star predicts 'passionate' response to series' last four words
They say you can’t go home again. “Gilmore Girls” is proving that wrong. Nearly a decade after the mother-daughter drama wrapped its seven-season run on The WB (and its successor...
Report reveals state gave more than $1M to auto training facility
Hidden pork doled out by the state Legislature more than a decade ago has been unearthed by a government watchdog — and among its findings was $1.1 million that went...
De Blasio consultant reportedly used City Hall to promote clients
A high-powered political consultant potentially tried to use his City Hall connections to benefit his big-money clients, newly released e-mails reveal. Jonathan Rosen and staffers of his BerlinRosen firm — which...
Thanksgiving Day Parade celebrated amid tight security
Neither ISIS nor the threat of bad weather could rain on the nation’s biggest parade on Thursday. An estimated 3.5 million people lined Sixth Avenue amid heavy security as big...
Thanksgiving Day sales draw shoppers afraid of crowds
Bargain-hungry shoppers in New York scooped up the best Thanksgiving Day deals this year, complete with all the trimmings. Dozens of early birds, some armed with chairs, flocked to Best...
Electoral College significantly impacts voter turnout: study
There’s another reason to get rid of the Electoral College: Voters in states that aren’t in contention are staying away from the polls in droves. Turnout was low in solidly...
Few takers for Trump inauguration tickets from city representatives
Donald Trump’s surprise victory has left some of New York’s congressional delegation with an unexpected problem — a surplus of tickets to the inauguration. Bronx Rep. José Serrano is expecting...
Top hedge fund managers make $6M more on average: study
For hedge fund portfolio managers, the difference between working at a top-performing fund and one that is a bottom-dweller is a cool $6 million, recently released data reveals. Cream of...
Meet ‘Pigcasso’: The painting hog at the center of the art world
At 450 pounds, she’s no starving artist. Pigcasso, who is believed to be the world’s only painting porker, is leaving her mark on the South African art scene, Caters News...
Companies are worried politics will ruin holiday party fun
Many corporate holiday parties this year are getting tweaked to lower the odds employees will start arguing over politics, one recent survey found. More companies will be serving alcohol, and...
The 1-on-1 showdown that will define Michigan-Ohio State
Forget Jim Harbaugh against Urban Meyer. The most anticipated matchup in a decade in college’s football’s fiercest rivalry could be decided in these simple terms: Brooklyn versus northern New Jersey....
This late coach kept Brooklyn amateur football alive for decades
Not a lot of outsiders know about the handful of amateur football leagues that play in New York City — Brooklyn alone has its New York Kings, its Pharaohs, its...
Being friends with Ralph Branca revealed why he was 'chosen' for 'The Shot'
I figured I had to work fast; in and out. “Just want to say hello,” then scram. No one, after all, was entitled to be a more sour pickle than...
Giants may be forced to use an O-lineman making first NFL start
It is looking more and more likely that Adam Gettis will make his first NFL start for the Giants, needed to fill in at left guard for Sunday’s game at Cleveland....
Icahn, Ross saved Trump brand from Taj Mahal casino mess
Wilbur Ross and Carl Icahn could have sunk Donald Trump. In September 1990, the two men, who have emerged as part of the president-elect’s inner circle, represented bondholders in Trump’s...
Brandon Jennings embracing the reinvention of his game
Brandon Jennings signed a below-market, one-year, $5 million deal to rebuild his brand as one of the electric young experienced point guards in the league. In doing so, he has...
Why Michigan vs. Ohio State coverage will border on overkill
If you only have one chance to call “The Game,” this might be the one to choose. Chris Fowler grew up in Illinois, where Michigan-Ohio State was a necessity, and...
Roethlisberger-Brown duo keeps Steelers in playoff hunt
INDIANAPOLIS — Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown hooked up for three touchdowns, and the Steelers' defense shut down the depleted Colts in a 28-7 victory Thursday night. The Steelers (6-5)...