November 27, 2017
Why fantasy owners shouldn't give up on Kareem Hunt just yet
There never has been a dull conversation that started with an innocent “Remember when?” Don’t believe me? Remember when … Beta vs. VCR was a thing? Remember when … George...
Hillary: Trump, China should soften up on North Korea
Hillary Clinton used a conference in Beijing to blast both President Trump and the Chinese over their stance toward North Korea — saying it needs to soften up soon before...
Jets need to decide if Todd Bowles is their coach
Now what? The Jets’ 35-27 loss Sunday to the Panthers ended their hopes of making the playoffs this season. Yes, they are still mathematically alive, but it would take a...
The minor injuries exposing Rangers' larger depth problem
The absence of fourth-line center Boo Nieves for most of Friday’s game in Detroit and for all of Sunday’s at the Garden threw off the Rangers’ entire rotation up-front. As...
The Giants ax would fall on a lot more than McAdoo and Reese
’Tis the season to speculate on who stays and who goes. Not exactly in keeping with the spirit of the holidays, but an unavoidable chore with the Giants sitting at...
Square stock plummets after foray into Bitcoin attracts jeers
Bitcoin may be up 850 percent this year, but it’s been a mixed bag for Jack Dorsey. Square, the payment company run by the 41-year-old tech entrepreneur, saw its shares...
Senate Republicans on track for tax reform vote
Republican senators sounded upbeat after a meeting with President Trump on the GOP’s tax reform plan — as the clock ticked on their effort to pass a significant piece of...
Nets don't have the weapons to keep up with Rockets in defeat
HOUSTON —The Nets’ spirit was willing, but their bodies weren’t just weak — they were ravaged. Playing the second half of a back-to-back on the road at a contender without...
Banks remain quiet on Mulvaney CFPB appointment
While Washington was buzzing on Monday over the battle for immediate control of a key consumer financial watchdog, New York’s major banks were strangely quiet. Representatives for several banks —...
British restaurant giant bringing two eateries to Hudson Yards
A sky-high pleasure palace is joining the food-and-fun scene at Hudson Yards. London-based hospitality giant rhubarb has signed for two major eateries at the fast-rising 26-acre Hudson Yards complex —...
Renewal schools see huge jump in college-readiness rates
In an eye-popping reversal, college-readiness rates at Mayor de Blasio’s Renewal schools nearly doubled last year — but not everyone is touting a turnaround just yet. For all 29 Renewal...
This apartment for rent was the scene of an alleged murder
The good news is, this Upper East Side pad features a gorgeous brand-new bathroom. The bad news is, the renovation was done because an accused killer tried to dismember his...
De Blasio signs bill to officially overturn NYC dancing ban
The city on Monday scrapped a law that for nearly a century had bizarrely barred dancing at most Big Apple bars and nightclubs. With the stroke of a pen, Mayor...
Red Bulls cut local hero, but plan to bring back others
Long Island's Pele won't be playing at Red Bull Arena next season. Glen Cove native and club folk hero Mike Grella was among ten cut by the Red Bulls on...
Man refuses to explain human skull in trunk, gets arrested
A man in California was arrested on Thanksgiving when he couldn’t explain why he had a human skull in his trunk. Joshua Davis, 41, was a passenger in a car...
Janet Yellen starting to channel Alan Greenspan
Janet Yellen isn’t gutsy enough to say it as clearly as Alan Greenspan did more than 20 years ago. But a few weeks ago, it was revealed that Yellen’s Fed,...
Billy Bush hospitalized after getting hit with a golf ball
Billy Bush says he “dodged a bullet,” but his recent social media pictures paint a different picture. The star revealed that he had to go to the hospital after getting...
Ugg owner fails to appease shareholders
Deckers Outdoor, the parent of the popular Ugg shoe brand, made a flat-footed attempt on Monday to appease shareholders. Amid a contentious proxy fight with activist hedge fund Marcato Capital,...
Sports Illustrated could be for sale after Time inc. deal closes
One of the best-known titles in the magazine world could soon be put on the block. Sports Illustrated, whose annual swimsuit issue makes headlines — and waves — around the...
Unusual dog destined for death gets another chance
Once destined for death, this rescued pooch — named Picasso for his contorted snout — is getting a new leash on life as a therapy dog. The corgi-pit bull mix...
Retailers brace for December lull after Black Friday, Cyber Monday craziness
The shopping hangover officially starts on Tuesday. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday squarely in the rearview mirror, shoppers will catch their breath over these next two weeks during the...
Chain fighters hit with 2-game bans as new details emerge
Raiders receiver Michael Crabtree and Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib have been suspended two games each without pay for fighting. NFL Vice President of Football Operations Jon Runyan announced the suspensions...
Three World Trade Center steakhouse delayed
In other “fancy British eatery in glamorous new tower” news, it turns out that the steak-house chain Hawksmoor won’t open a restaurant this year at Three World Trade Center after...
Knicks can’t find their old Garden magic as slump worsens
The Knicks are slumping. The electricity that had buzzed through Madison Square Garden in the early stages of this surprising season was replaced by groans and scattered boos Monday night...
Mom: My ex is teaching our son extremist Muslim views
In a first-of-its-kind case, a New York mom is seeking sole custody of her 11-year-old son — claiming her ex-husband is indoctrinating him with extremist Muslim views. “My deep concern...
The case for Darrelle Revis as one of the best Jets ever
An old friend, no longer known as Revis Island, returns to MetLife Stadium on Sunday with the Chiefs, in his familiar No. 24, and he deserves your cheers. He was...
Elderly woman stabbed to death just steps from her home
A 63-year-old woman was stabbed to death on the street near her Staten Island home on Monday afternoon, cops said. Geetha Howie was outside her Randall Manor home when a...
Planes grounded at JFK after clipping wings on taxiway
Two planes clipped wings on a JFK runway Monday night, forcing both massive jetliners back to the terminal, federal authorities said. The right wing of EgyptAir Flight 986 and left...
Football greats show Schiano solidarity after Tennessee fiasco
A day later, Tennessee and its social media mob of a fan base somehow looks worse. Greg Schiano received resounding support from football luminaries such as Patriots coach Bill Belichick,...
Volcano gushing ash over Bali has tourists, villagers displaced
KARANGASEM, Indonesia — A volcano gushing towering columns of ash closed the airport on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali for a second day Tuesday, disrupting travel for tens of...
The best of Europe's spectacular Christmas markets
There’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit than with a good old-fashioned Christmas market — and we’d go so far as to say that Europe has the...
The country's best beach is also a secret art haven
Clear blue waters and long stretches of sand have always been the appeal of St. Petersburg, Fla. But these days, visitors are just as likely to dive into the Tampa...
Ex-pro football player accused in wife's death faces judge
PARK CITY, Utah — A former professional football player charged with killing his wife by cutting her throat this month at a Utah ski town resort made his first court...
A first-timer's guide to captivating, complex Cambodia
I was walking with tour guide Suon Chhavirak across a hilly field framed by orchid trees, just 5 miles south of Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh. The verdant beauty created a...
Teacher gets criminal charges for luring student for sex romp
A married teacher in Oklahoma was charged with rape Wednesday after allegedly having sexual relations with an underage male student. Hunter Day, 22, was charged with second-degree rape in addition...
Adam Lind would be a sign the Mets have lost it
If Adam Lind is the answer, the Mets need to come up with a better question. Since the general managers’ meetings, the Mets and Sandy Alderson have made it clear...
New York's coolest hotel brands duke it out in the Caribbean
Two trendy boutique hotel brands based in New York put down roots in the Caribbean with wildly different beachfront resorts. Which one is right for you? The Gansevoort, Turks and...
Once war-torn Rwanda is now ready to shine
My Rwandan guide, Robert, is holding up his identification card, flashing it proudly like a golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. “On my ID, it says that I’m Rwandan,...
Police stop car with massive Christmas tree on top
SUDBURY, Mass. — Police in a Massachusetts town are showing residents how not to transport their holiday trees. Sudbury police posted a picture Friday of a vehicle with a large...
The one street in Sydney you should know
It may seem like a no-frills thoroughfare, but Sydney’s Market Street, akin to lower Broadway in the Financial District, is home to several statement landmarks worth a visit. Located in...
These gorgeous Caribbean islands dodged 2017's hurricanes
This fall, the Caribbean weathered a series of hurricanes that left some areas in shambles. But thanks to locals’ resilient spirit and various forms of international assistance, most islands are...
Three more NYC ferries taken out of service for leaking
Three more of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s ferries were taken out of service in the past 24 hours when alarms sounded because water was leaking into their bilges, the US...
Al Sharpton: Meek Mill is 'symbol of the abuse' of US prison system
“If you can do this to a successful artist like Meek Mill, you can do this to many around the country,” Sharpton said.
Cuomo aide bragged he was 'guaranteed' to get job in new administration: feds
Joseph Percoco, a former top aide to Gov. Cuomo, was so confident he would be working for his close friend after the 2014 election that he told his mortgage company...
Criminals are reportedly using Airbnb to launder money
Russian criminals and cyber thieves are increasingly utilizing Airbnb listings as a clever way to launder money, according to a fascinating new report from The Daily Beast. Laundering money is...
De Blasio defends New York pizza from own spokesperson
Mayor de Blasio took a slice out of his culinary-addled spokesman Monday, declaring that New York's pizza beats Chicago’s any day of the week. “Chicago doesn’t stand a chance against...
The defenses, kickers and tight ends to target for fantasy playoffs
As fantasy football seasons go, this year has been one of the most painful in a long time. Quarterbacks have been decimated by injuries, top-tier running backs and wide receivers...
Behind the latest Washington war: An agency that neither side should control
While most of us were recovering from all the turkey and pie last Friday, a showdown was brewing at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. As of Monday, there were two...
The ‘summer of hell’ now looks to last a year — at least
Gov. Cuomo needs to rethink his term for the 2017 transit nightmares, because they plainly didn’t end with the summer. The daily delays and frustration continue — with no end...
The City Council's term-limits pipe dream
One sure sign that the City Council speaker is chosen by the members, not the public: All eight candidates for the job support extending the limit on council terms from...
Todd Bowles won't give Jets fans a quarterback they want
The weekly question of whether Todd Bowles would stick with Josh McCown at quarterback got the same answer it has been getting. “He’s playing well right now. Josh is our...
Conyers scandal shows what Dems really think about harassment
There are sexual harassers, and then there is John Conyers, the Democrat from Detroit who made his congressional office an adjunct of his libido. The evidence suggests Conyers believed that...
The 'loons' should be the least of CUNY's faculty worries
While probing why so many CUNY professors are popping up in embarrassing news stories, Melissa Klein in Sunday’s Post exposed a real reason to worry about the quality of education...
NBA stars up in arms over coach's stunning firing
LeBron James had some backup this time when playing general manager and giving his opinion on a team's personnel decision. James and Dwyane Wade led the charge Monday on questioning...
NYC ferry was 'taking on water' after crashing into sandbar
A New York City Ferry boat crashed into a sandbar and suffered damage to hull Monday evening, taking on some water and causing the passengers to disembark onto another vessel....
Man charged for punishing boy using pellet gun
HUDSON, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida man shot a young boy with an airsoft gun as punishment. News outlets report that 36-year-old Mark Cox was arrested Sunday and charged...
Meghan Markle's style is pure 'modern princess'
Meghan Markle won’t be married to Prince Harry of England until next spring, but she’s already fashion royalty. Just ask the founders of Meghan’s Mirror, a blog that chronicles every...
'Cards' alum gets star-making turn in 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'
For 1950s housewife Miriam “Midge” Maisel, a funny thing happened on the way to making Yom Kippur dinner. Her husband, Joel (Michael Zegen), told her he was leaving her, their...
Cops search for creep who groped woman on subway
Cops were looking for a perv who allegedly groped a woman during a subway ride in Queens. The man, captured in a surveillance photo, grabbed a 32-year-old woman's crotch while...
Why 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' had to be filmed in NYC
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Wednesday, Amazon When we first meet Miriam “Midge” Maisel (Rachel Brosnahan), she thinks she has it made. Her husband, Joel (Michael Zegen), has a good job....
Fire causes evacuation near Viacom building in Times Square
A parking-garage fire next to the Viacom building in Times Square forced the evacuation of multiple businesses Monday afternoon, officials said. About 84 firefighters responded to 1540 Broadway near 45th...
Good riddance to Lena Dunham
Lena Dunham may be the first person to fabricate details of her alleged rape, then proclaim all women’s claims need to be believed, and then publicly accuse a young woman...
NYPD sergeant charged with murder opts for non-jury trial
An NYPD sergeant charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a 66-year-old, bat-wielding Bronx woman has opted for a non-jury trial, officials said Monday. Sgt. Hugh Barry, who shot...
Cellino allegedly went on vulgar rant about split from Barnes
The split between personal injury attorneys Cellino & Barnes is getting even uglier -- with one half of the iconic but now toxic duo threatening to "burn the place to...
Boy born without arms or legs walks for first time
“Camden, I’m so proud of you buddy.” Texas mother Kate Whiddon said that to her son, who was born without arms and legs, in a heartwarming video that has gone...
Clueless Pokémon Go players may have caused $7.3B in damages last year
Reckless Pokémon GO players may have racked up as much as $7.3 billion nationwide in costs related to car crashes, injuries and deaths last year, according to researchers. The mobile...
Purported mobster sentenced for role in drug trafficking ring
A reputed Gambino crime family associate was sentenced Monday to two years behind bars for his role in a $15 million, bi-coastal marijuana trafficking ring. “I regret my actions," Stephen...
Tiger Woods hype hits fever pitch: You'll be 'shocked'
All eyes are on Tiger Woods and his return to golf, even the players he has to beat. Especially the players. Patrick Reed played nine practice holes with Woods on...
These workouts get Victoria's Secret models runway-ready
This year’s Shanghai-based Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show may have taken some diplomatic maneuvering, but the Angels were the ones doing the real heavy lifting. In the months leading up to...
Yankees manager option now getting interest from Phillies
Rob Thomson will interview with the Phillies on Wednesday for the bench-coach opening on new manager Gabe Kapler’s staff. Thomson, who has worked for the Yankees the past 28 years...
Facebook using artificial intelligence to detect suicide risk
NEW YORK — Facebook is turning to artificial intelligence to detect if someone might be contemplating suicide. Facebook already has mechanisms for flagging posts from people thinking about harming themselves....
Missing teen wiped phone before allegedly vanishing with coach
Authorities said a missing Florida teen's phone was wiped clean before she allegedly vanished with a school soccer coach. Caitlyn Frisina, 17, ran away from home Saturday night and left...
Giants' emerging lineman done for the year, as it only gets worse
Monday was on off-day on the schedule for the Giants but that did not stop the season from continuing to fall by the wayside. They put four players on season-ending...
Mulvaney begins at CFPB with immediate freeze on regulations
Mick Mulvaney, the acting director of the Consumer Finance Protection Board, said he has put a 30-day immediate freeze on regulations while he "kicks the tires" to find what's going...
Springsteen extends hit one-man Broadway show into 2018
As The Post first reported, there's going to be a lot more Springsteen on Broadway: The Boss has extended his hit one man show at the Walter Kerr until June...
NYCFC clean house with sweeping roster moves
New York City FC parted ways with 11 players under contract as the team made sweeping changes to its roster Monday. The group consists of part-time starters and role players,...
Ex-scout spills on 'effortless' Ohtani: Better than Darvish was
Trey Hillman managed Yu Darvish for the Nippon-Ham Fighters in 2006. Eight years later, Hillman scouted Shohei Ohtani while working for the Yankees. Darvish was 19 in 2006 and Ohtani...
Why Meghan Markle is the best thing to happen to the royal family
The British are serious about titles, so when Meghan Markle was addressed as a Ms., not a Miss, in today’s engagement announcement, it really meant something. According to the long-anticipated...
Drone pilot dropped anti-media propaganda over NFL stadiums: cops
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — A Northern California man accused of flying a drone over two NFL games this weekend and dropping political leaflets has been arrested in a case that...
Trump as the anti-Woodrow Wilson and other comments
Historian: Trump Is the Anti-Wilson President Trump is closing the curtain on the Wilsonian century, says Arthur Herman. At National Review, Herman quotes former President Woodrow Wilson’s worldview: To fight...
Dramatic bodycam footage shows NYPD cops shooting suicidal man
The NYPD released dramatic bodycam footage Monday showing an emotionally disturbed man being shot by cops last month after he charged at them with two knives. Its release marks only...
Fitness guru under fire for saying cancer is your 'body trying to save you'
An Australian-based fitness blogger has received massive backlash after posting a photo on Instagram with a controversial message. Olivia Budgen wrote in a caption, which has since been removed, “Cancer...
College student suspended for sexual harassment sues school
MONTPELIER, Vt. — A male student who was suspended from the University of Vermont this fall after being accused of groping a female student at an off-campus party has sued...
Coffee shop apologizes for gentrification 'joke'
DENVER — A coffee shop targeted by protesters after a message about gentrification struck a nerve in a rapidly changing city remained closed Monday despite an apology and plans to...
Dad, grandmother charged after 3-year-old shoots self in leg
PHILADELPHIA — The father and grandmother of a 3-year-old girl who shot herself in the leg in Philadelphia have been charged. Authorities said Monday that Barbara McGill and Terrance Williams...
Why next year's schedule tweak will be a Shohei Ohtani selling point
The new Collective Bargaining Agreement will cost Shohei Ohtani hundreds of millions of dollars, but also might provide him a far better chance to play both ways in the majors....
The Greg Schiano fiasco may cost more than one job
The loud fallout from one near hiring decision could come back to bite the man behind it. Tennessee athletic director John Currie, who withdrew an offer to Greg Schiano to...
Missing boy may have witnessed murder before vanishing
A 14-year-old Florida boy who has been missing for nearly three months may have witnessed a murder a week before he disappeared, according to a new report. Jabez Spann was...
Neapolitan Express to open pizzeria next door to Ed Sullivan Theater
Stephen Colbert may soon have a new favorite pizza spot. Neapolitan Express, a pizza chain that began as an environmentally friendly food truck in 2013, is opening a 600 square...
Petition demands DNA kit companies keep genetic data private
A day after Sen. Chuck Schumer demanded federal oversight on DNA kit companies that resell customers' data, a social network petition urging the data also be kept from cops gathered...
Here's what science says to drink to feel sexy
It’s not just in your head: Tequila really might make you more fun than merlot. Different types of alcohol can inspire different moods, according to new research published in the...
Former John Kelly aide plans write-in campaign in tight race against Roy Moore
A former aide to White House chief of staff John Kelly plans to launch a write-in campaign in the Senate race in Alabama where embattled Republican candidate Roy Moore is...
Emily Ratajkowski accused of ripping off swimwear line
Sizzling model Emily Ratajkowski is in hot water over her new swimwear line. Fashion designer Lisa Marie Fernandez is suing the bombshell, arguing Ratajkowski cribbed two of her swimwear designs...
Plane crash survivor: I was saved by divine intervention
The only flight attendant on board a plane crash that killed 71 people – including members of a Brazilian soccer team – believes she was saved by divine intervention, she...
Watch this brave man remove a terrifying nest of thousands of hornets
Jude Verret, a professional exterminator, spent 45 minutes tackling a huge nest of hornets that had been living in an outdoor shed in Patterson, Louisiana. The insects were probably not happy...
NYPD investigates Massage Envy for alleged sex assaults
Two people filed complaints with the NYPD that staff at spa chain Massage Envy sexually assaulted them, police confirmed, as it was revealed that 180 people have accused workers throughout...
Tumblr CEO David Karp is stepping down
Tumblr founder and CEO David Karp will step down after more than 10 years at the helm of the blogging service, he said on Monday. “My decision comes after months...
Trump blasts Warren as 'Pocahontas' while honoring Native Americans
President Trump hosted an event at the White House for Native American code talkers — and used the occasion to mock Sen. Elizabeth Warren by once again calling her “Pocahontas.”...
Man arrested in fiancee's death made up shooting story: cops
TUCSON, Ariz. — Tucson police say a 35-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his fiancee initially told police she was shot when several men accosted the couple on a walking...
World’s most-traveled man has been to all 193 countries
The world's most well-traveled man has been to every country and territory around the globe -- and he's not finished yet. Don Parrish was officially awarded the title after a...
These gifts could give your friends and family a career boost
This holiday season, give your loved ones a gift that could give them a leg up on the ladder of success. Certain hobbies, skills and networking opportunities could pay off...
Owners of Trump hotel in Panama want it stripped of president's name
WASHINGTON — Owners of the Trump International Hotel in Panama are working to strip President Trump’s name from the 70-story building and fire the hotel management company run by Trump’s...
Ten arrested in honor killing of newlyweds
KARACHI, Pakistan — Pakistani police say they have arrested 10 people for killing a newlywed couple who entered into a free-will marriage in the southern port city of Karachi. Officer...
Off-duty cop fatally shoots teen during Xbox sale
CHESTERFIELD, Va. — An off-duty Richmond police officer shot and killed a teenage boy after the boy allegedly pulled out a gun during the sale of an Xbox, police said....
Disgraceful Tennessee mob just used a child sex scandal as cover
Let’s start with this: If Greg Schiano saw something, or if he knew something, or if he even suspected something, and still said nothing? Then he’s had it easy the...
Pizza Hut driver found shot dead in trunk
A Pizza Hut delivery driver who vanished on the job was found dead in the trunk of his car, police said. Hasan Rahman, 26, and his vehicle were reported missing...
Man convicted of killing his child's mother two decades ago
A man who murdered the mother of his child in The Bronx more than two decades ago was sentenced to 20 years to life Monday for the cold-case killing. Michael...
Boat carrying 8 bodies washes ashore in Japan
TOKYO - Eight bodies, which had been reduced partly to skeletons, were found on Monday in a small wooden ship that washed up on a beach in the sea of...
With Wall Street jobs dwindling, where do finance workers go now?
Andrew Juhasz believed that a job on Wall Street was the ticket to the good life. The former West Islip, Long Island, resident landed a position on the floor of...
Convicted slumlord admits that he's a total scumbag
A Brooklyn slumlord previously convicted of attempting to drive out tenants by cutting off heat in the dead of winter has now admitted creating shell corporations to illegally purchase and...
First vending machine for the homeless will dispense free food, toiletries
A charity has come up with a novel way to dispense food, clothing and toiletries to the homeless: via vending machine. Britain's Action Hunger will unveil its first vending machine...
Mom arrested when grandpa finds baby corpse while getting Christmas decorations
A Pennsylvania woman was arrested in the death of her newborn after her father found the infant's corpse stuffed in a crawl space while decorating the family home for Christmas....
Town up in arms over 300,000-light holiday display
The holiday spirit is taking a beating in one Connecticut town — where neighbors are saying bah, humbug to a dazzling display of Christmas lights that draws thousands of gawkers...
Bobcat somehow survives 50-mile ride wedged inside car's grill
A driver was headed to work near Gloucester at around 7 a.m. on Thanksgiving when she felt a strange thud — but didn’t stop.
6 St. John's takeaways: How is defense ahead of the offense?
The trip began with a rousing victory and ended with an unsightly one. In between was a dismal defeat, a game against Missouri St. John’s felt like it blew. It...
Flynn's lawyer meets with Mueller's team
A lawyer for disgraced former White House aide Mike Flynn met Monday morning with members of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s team — another indication that the two sides may be...
Ray Allen's 'catfisher' accuser: He wants to kill me
Ray Allen's accuser says the former NBA star wants to murder him, according to a report. Bryant Coleman, the alleged catfisher involved in Allen's court battle, said in court documents...
Inside a Brazilian prison's beauty pageant
A Rio de Janeiro maximum security prison for women hosts an annual beauty pageant for its inmates. Jail authorities say they organize the "Miss Talavera Bruce" contest to encourage self-esteem, fight...
49ers revolt against own fans over QB injury cheers
The Jimmy Garoppolo debut could not have been better, and could not have come under uglier conditions. The former intriguing Tom Brady backup finally got his chance under center after...
McCain explains why he went against Trump on ObamaCare vote
Sen. John McCain said President Trump and Vice President Pence both leaned on him to support the GOP effort to repeal and replace ObamaCare before he cast his dramatic vote...
Pivotal manager decision looms over Everton's disastrous season
The Merseyside club is still struggling mightily over a month after firing Ronald Koeman as manager.
Trump proposes contest for 'fake news trophy'
President Trump began his post-holiday work week by resuming his bitter war on the news media — proposing a contest to determine which news outlet should win a “FAKE NEWS...
Budweiser is on a mission to bring beer to Mars
But first, beer. Budweiser recently announced that they’ll be sending 20 barley seeds to the International Space Station to figure out how well the beer-making ingredient will fare in the...
This 12-year-old tattoo prodigy is a total badass
After studying the process, in six months Ezra has tattooed about 25 people, including his own mother. Even though this talented kid doesn't have his own tattoo "style" just yet,...
Al Franken, under pressure to resign, vows to 'learn from my mistakes'
Disgraced Sen. Al Franken said Monday that “you have to respect women’s experience” after at first disputing a radio host's version of an incident in which he groped her and...
MMA knockout so devastating, even winner is spooked
From an amateur MMA event in Wolverhampton, England, we give you Exhibit A on why no one should ever make the decision to pursue a mixed martial arts career lightly....
Dog dies after owner pours water on it and leaves it in the cold
A cold-hearted dog owner poured water over his poor pooch and left it to die outside in Yakutsk, Russia -- the coldest city in the world, according to a report....
Butt Street: Don't let the name deter you
It’s the opposite of street appeal. Homebuyers can save up to 20 percent if they shop for real estate on roads with wacky names like Butt Street -- because embarrassment...
Tennessee tries to defend the Greg Schiano s—t show
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee athletic director John Currie is defending the process of his coaching search and vouching for the character of Greg Schiano one day after negotiations between the...
Medical researcher found dead at NYC hospital likely died from OD: cops
A medical researcher found dead in an Upper East Side hospital apparently died from an overdose, police sources said Monday. The body of Dr. Miguel Crespo, 40, was found by...
MTA bus bursts into flames with passengers on board
The rear of an MTA bus burst into flames in The Bronx on Monday morning, police said. The BX1 bus caught fire near the corner of East 156th Street and...
Another crusher exposes the problem Todd Bowles can't solve
The Jets suffered a crushing 35-27 loss to the Panthers on Sunday, their fifth loss in six games, which leaves them at 4-7. Here are some thoughts and observations from...
Adding this to your dating profile will get you way more matches
There is a secret to getting more matches on Tinder and that secret doesn’t involve flashing more boob in your profile pic. Nope — finding love online is apparently as...
More than 100 reindeer slaughtered by trains in Norway
More than 100 reindeer have been fatally mowed down by freight trains in northern Norway in the past week in a pre-Christmas “bloodbath,” according to reports. One train killed 65...
Trump won't stump for Roy Moore before election: White House official
A White House official says President Trump will not campaign for Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore before the Dec. 12 special election. The unidentified official told the AP that...
People are paying $1,000 for upside-down Christmas trees
Christmas is being turned on its head. Upside-down Christmas trees are sprouting up at hotels and department stores, on sale for upwards of $500 at Target and Home Depot and...
Circus tiger attacks children after escaping cage
This is the terrifying moment a circus tiger escapes its cage and begins mauling onlookers. Two children were injured by the big cat after the agitated animal managed to ram...
Yankees boss calls Trump tax plan a 'swamp deal'
President Trump’s tax plan just got a Bronx cheer — from the boss of the New York Yankees. Yankees president Randy Levine, a longtime Trump backer, urged the president on...
Dumpster fire sparks Hell's Kitchen nightclub blaze
A Dumpster fire sent a Hell's Kitchen nightclub up in flames Sunday night -- but the hot spot was mercifully closed at the time, officials said. The blaze kicked up...
Dueling consumer watchdog heads show up for work, one with doughnuts
The dueling heads of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau both showed up for work Monday and both claimed they were in charge of the watchdog agency. White House budget chief...
Acid attack survivors parade on catwalk for fashion show
Defiant survivors of acid attacks in India have braved the runway for a fashion show to raise awareness for the horrific assaults. One of the models at Saturday's show said...
Craig Carton is back on the air (sort of)
Craig Carton can't keep his mouth shut any longer. The former WFAN star returned to his passion — talking — on Monday, unveiling a website and interview podcast that will...
One person critically hurt in Bronx blaze
One person was critically injured when a fire swept through a Bronx building early Monday, officials said. The blaze started inside a four-story building on Frisby Avenue near Rowland Street...
MTA buses are grossly 'neglected' compared to subways: report
And you thought the subway was bad. The city’s MTA buses are grossly “neglected” compared to the rest of the Big Apple’s massive transit system -- and are the slowest...
Man arrested for sex with teen after her grandmother catches them: police
A Texas man was arrested on Thanksgiving morning after a woman caught him having sex with her 16-year-old granddaughter in a bathroom, police said. Stephen Sawyer, 34, of San Antonio,...
Woman became first contestant with Down syndrome to compete in Miss Minnesota
A woman who was called a “trailblazer” for becoming the first person with Down syndrome to compete in the Miss Minnesota pageant won the “Spirit of Miss USA” on Sunday....
Where everyone landed (or didn't) in craziest coaching carousel day ever
Remember when Chip Kelly spurning Florida for UCLA was big news? It’s a footnote now as the silly season, also known as the coaching carousel, went berserk Sunday. Kevin Sumlin...
Bird gets lost and accidentally spawns a new species
If you get lost at sea and find yourself on an island, you’d probably try to build a fire, pile some sticks and stones into a makeshift home and maybe...
Walmart's prices online are now nearly as low as Amazon's
Wal-Mart is within striking distance of matching Amazon’s online prices for the first time, a key milestone in its effort to regain the “low price leader” title. Wal-Mart has aggressively...
Tufts cancels Scaramucci talk after he threatens to sue student, school paper
Anthony Scaramucci's alma mater postponed an event featuring the flamed-out White House communications chief after he threatened to sue a student and the school paper over a critical op-ed piece,...
You'll never get a flat with NASA's newest tires
Ever since man started thinking about putting things on other planetary bodies, transport has been a concern. Wheels are the obvious means of getting around, but using a standard air-filled...
Nurse fired for post suggesting sons of white women be 'sacrificed'
A nurse in Indiana is out of a job after suggesting on Twitter that the sons of white women “be sacrificed to the wolves," hospital officials said. Indiana University Health...
Vietnam War vet approaches NFL anthem sitter with touching gift
Michael Bennett walked away with a win and a keepsake far more valuable. After the Seahawks' 24-13 win in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, the Seattle defensive lineman said he...
Trump says tax reform bill is getting 'great support'
President Trump said the tax reform plan is getting "great support" in a tweet on Monday just hours before he was expected to meet with Republican members of the Senate...
Russia warns of 'apocalyptic scenario' on Korean peninsula
A Russian diplomat warned that an "apocalyptic scenario" is possible on the Korean peninsula and called for a "common sense" approach to end the standoff over North Korea's nuclear weapons...
Sex robots spark rise of men who will only sleep with dolls
The craze for sex robots will lead to a growing number of men whose only sexual and romantic relationships will be with dolls, academics say. So-called "digisexuals" will shun human...
South Korea taunts North Korea over defector's escape
South Korea is taunting its rival to the north after a soldier defected from the Hermit Kingdom — by blasting news of his escape over loudspeakers along the border separating...
Grandma accidentally invites stranger to Thanksgiving — now, they're like 'family'
An awkward Thanksgiving invite mishap has turned into a tradition. In 2016, Wanda Dench, a granny from Mensa, Arizona, accidentally texted Jamal Hinton, a teenager from Chandler, Arizona. Thinking Hinton...
Tiny microrobots could be used to cure cancer
Tiny robots small enough to be injected into the human body have been hailed as a potential breakthrough in the battle to cure cancer. Known as “biohybrids,” the microbots can...
'Wingo & Golic' is here, with a 'Mike & Mike' swear jar?
“Golic & Wingo” didn't take long to address the elephant in the room. After “Mike & Mike,” the popular sports morning talk show hosted by Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg,...
Bloodbath at Time Inc. to engulf CEO after Meredith buy
Get ready for a bloodbath under Time Inc.’s new owner — starting with the publishing giant’s CEO. Rich Battista is expected to end his year-old stint as chief executive after...
Bitcoin nears $10,000 after post-Thanksgiving rally
Bitcoin’s vertiginous ascent showed no signs of abating on Monday, with the cryptocurrency soaring to another record high just a few percent away from $10,000 after gaining more than a...
Soccer player kicked out for sticking finger up opponent's butt
Soccer has been rocked by another finger-in-bum attack on the field, known as an "oil check." This time the incident took place in Brazil following a number of similar wandering-hand...
Las Vegas shooting survivor killed by hit-and-run driver
A Las Vegas man who survived the country music festival attack that left 58 people dead was killed earlier this month by a hit-and-run driver, leaving his widow reeling “in...
First taste of Jimmy Garoppolo was everything 49ers wanted
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Jimmy Garoppolo's 49ers debut was never drawn up like this. San Francisco preferred to groom him for 2018, giving Tom Brady's former backup time to get...
NYPD detective arrested for flashing gun during restaurant fight
Crikey! An NYPD detective was arrested when he flashed his gun during a fight at an Outback Steakhouse in Brooklyn, officials said Monday. Joel Crooms, 31, was at the Australian-themed...
Hawaii fires up air raid system amid North Korea tensions
Amid threats of a missile attack by North Korea on the United States, Hawaii will fire up air raid sirens that haven't been used since the Cold War. The system,...
McCain to Clinton: Get over it already
Sen. John McCain said Hillary Clinton erred in writing her account of the 2016 presidential race so quickly and noted her problem is that "she doesn't have anything to do."...
Five sexy holiday party looks inspired by 'Saturday Night Fever'
If there was ever a time to break out your bell-bottoms, it’s now, because disco is officially back, baby! December marks the 40th anniversary of the cult-classic film “Saturday Night...
Bali raises volcano alert to highest level
DENPASAR, Indonesia — Indonesia raised its warning for Bali’s Mount Agung volcano to the top level four alert on Monday, closed the holiday island’s airport and told residents around the...
Kim Jong Nam's soiled underwear a sign of poison
SHAH ALAM, Malaysia — A Malaysian doctor testified Monday at the trial of two young women accused of murdering the estranged half-brother of North Korea's leader that the victim's pupils...
Hey, tourists: Get out of the way, or go home!
In this edition of “Cut the BS, with Cuozzo,” columnist Steve Cuozzo takes down tourists, who clog New York City streets with their selfies, slow walking and inane questions. “People...
Jewelry thief and sucker punch give rivalry all-time wild moment
The 1956 film “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” was set in a fictional California town named Santa Mira. More than 60 years later, a sequel of sorts played out on...
Will someone tell Tony Romo to stop talking for a minute?
Let’s say we were all suffering from an easily curable affliction, say, trench foot. Would the Department of Health issue a directive that we not only continue to wear saturated...
D'Angelo Russell making mark on Nets while stuck on the bench
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — D’Angelo Russell doesn’t have any idea when he’ll be ready to get back on the court. But the injured point guard joined his teammates on the current...
Austin Seferian-Jenkins has overcome much worse than this
The Simple math will be as cruel to Austin Seferian-Jenkins as the film review will be Monday. The Jets lost by eight points to the favored Panthers, who beat them...
St. John's guard challenged tallest player in NCAA and won
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The crowd was anticipating a dunk, watching with baited breath as Tacko Fall gathered in the errant pass that caromed off the rim deep in...
Why Tennessee fans actually pointed pitchforks at Greg Schiano
It didn’t matter that there was no proof, that the allegations — more than 20 years old — were unsubstantiated, that there never were charges of any sort brought. Tennessee...
Rangers catch a break while missing their captain
The Rangers played a third straight game without their captain, Ryan McDonagh, when they managed to take a 4-3 shootout victory against the Canucks on Sunday afternoon at the Garden....
Hall of Famer thinks Giants LB is ready to take the reins
In a lost season, the best the Giants can hope for is to find some hidden gems tucked inside their roster, a young player or two worth keeping around for...
Jets rookie had no fear standing toe to toe with Cam Newton
Jamal Adams tugged on Superman’s cape. The Jets rookie safety gave Panthers quarterback Cam Newton a slight push to the chest as Newton was doing his “Superman” celebration in the...
Medical researcher found dead at UES hospital
A medical researcher dropped dead at a hospital on the Upper East Side -- and wasn't found until "several hours" later, sources said. Officers discovered the body of Miguel Crespo,...
Yankees' biggest question may not sway Shohei Ohtani
Nowhere on Shohei Ohtani’s list of questions to all 30 MLB clubs distributed by commissioner Rob Manfred’s office Friday was an inquiry about the status of a manager. That’s understandable...
Men's magazines are surprisingly silent on Hollywood's sexual misconduct
Talk about getting caught with your pants down. Exposés on predatory perv Harvey Weinstein have unleashed a tide of lurid allegations against some of the most powerful men in showbiz...
Childhood friend brokers peace with LeBron and Frank Ntilikina
Frank Ntilikina is accustomed to delivering assists to former French league teammate Romeo Travis. But Travis has returned the favor, reaching out to LeBron James recently to clear the air...
Mighty Quinn's BBQ opens new Midtown outpost
Mighty Quinn’s BBQ, from pitmaster/partner Hugh Mangum, has opened another outpost at 1407 Broadway, between 38th and 39th Streets. The eatery seats 30 people, with a high-top butcher table situated...
Sushi by Bou opens new restaurant in Jue Lan Club
Sushi by Bou has launched its latest outpost inside the Jue Lan Club. The 30-minute omakase experience, from two talented young chefs and rising stars, features a signature 12-piece, $50...
Legal experts say Trump is free to meddle in AT&T merger
Conspiracy theories are raging that President Trump played a role in blocking AT&T’s merger with Time Warner — but even if they’re true, it might not matter to a judge....
Jimmy Vesey wants to be the one Rangers call on in the clutch
In the bad old days after an opening 35 minutes through which the Rangers’ energy quotient was equal to the big round zero on the Garden scoreboard Sunday afternoon against...
Celebrity favorite Groucho Club scopes out New York location
The Groucho Club, a private London venue famed for celebrity hedonism, is finally zeroing in on a location for a major outpost in New York. The members-only watering hole —...
Head of Financial Protection Bureau sues Trump for appointing Mick Mulvaney
The handpicked successor for Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is suing President Trump for appointing one of his political allies to run the agency. Lawyers for Leandra English — who was...