December 20, 2017
Crashing stock market could be good for Washington
I know it sounds crazy, but one thing that would certainly help the federal budget deficit is something no one wants to happen: a crashing stock market. The stock market...
Which pricey Times Square tourist trap is worth the money?
The Crossroads of the World survived its crime-and-sleaze era to rise anew as a family-friendly crossroads of finance, tourism and entertainment. It has the world’s brightest lights, hit Broadway shows,...
Vince Carter: A 'dream come true' if Nets retire my jersey
Venerable Vince Carter is the NBA’s grand old man, and his grandest times came in a Nets uniform. Carter, who brought his Kings into Brooklyn on Wednesday night, said he’d...
NYC's highest earners would be better off in Florida under new tax bill
Most Big Apple residents will see a far less bountiful windfall from the tax overhaul than their counterparts in Florida, according to an analysis by the Partnership for New York...
Students would rather get a loan payment than a Christmas gift
I always get a little choked up when I hear stories from older folks about how when they were young, they used to get just an apple or a dime...
Cam Newton: Jerry Richardson innocent until proven guilty
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Quarterback Cam Newton said Wednesday embattled Panthers owner Jerry Richardson should be considered innocent until proven guilty. Richardson is under investigation by the NFL for sexual and...
Passing of GOP tax plan leads to payday for corporate employees
Call them Trump dollars. Thousands of employees at some of the country’s largest companies got an instant benefit from the tax-reform bill passed Wednesday — in the form of raises...
South Korean military fires warning shots at North Korean soldiers at border
South Korea's military fired 20 rounds of warning shots Thursday as North Korean soldiers approached a borderline after their comrade defected to South Korea, officials said. South Korean media reported...
This financial dominatrix has made $1M in cryptocurrency
Whips and chains, or blockchains? This financial dominatrix has earned well over $1 million in cryptocurrencies, as the virtual currency has become the talk of Wall Street. The bitcoin bombshell,...
Water bill rebates heading to homeowners 'very soon'
The check’s in the mail. Small-home owners can expect a one-time $183 rebate on their water bills “very soon,” city officials said Wednesday after the state Court of Appeals approved...
Why NYC is susceptible to a train disaster
Commuter railroads serving the Big Apple face an uphill climb to meet next year’s deadline for installing anti-crash technology that could have prevented this week’s deadly derailment in Washington state,...
Rangers aren't leaving their terrible start in the past
Having won 12 of their past 16 games entering a meeting Thursday with the Devils, the Rangers have pushed themselves back into the thick of things in the Metropolitan Division....
Why Jamal Adams agrees with his Pro Bowl snub
Jamal Adams wasted no time Tuesday night, taking to Twitter shortly after the Pro Bowl teams were announced. “I won’t miss another Pro Bowl. Believe that,” the rookie Jets safety...
How to save a bundle before the new tax plan kicks in
You can have your tax break — and beat it, too, say tax experts. The newly overhauled tax system starts in less than two weeks, but there’s still time to...
Nets unable to recover from another poor start as skid hits 4
Nets come out flat. Starters spit the bit. A cosmetic rally ends in another defeat. Wash. Rinse. Repeat. The Nets put up no resistance in the first half Wednesday against...
Jim Henson Co.'s new TV show to feature empowering female superheroes
The Jim Henson Company is going all-in on female superheroes. The Muppets creator is planning an animated TV series and related action-figure line built around seven female superheroes with names...
Why so many New Yorkers will be happy about Trump's new tax plan
At least 405,610 New Yorkers will be cheering President Trump’s new tax plan because they paid heavy penalties under ObamaCare — penalties that will be gone in 2019. They are...
Ex-Lululemon employee claims 'sexual predator' boss raped her
A former Lululemon Athletica employee has sued the yoga wear retailer for fostering a sexually charged corporate culture and condoning lewd behavior by its employees. Shayla Famouri, who had worked...
Floyd Mayweather can't be this stupid
Dana White, UFC president, says Floyd Mayweather and the UFC are discussing a deal that would have Mayweather entering the octagon for a mixed martial arts fight. Holy armbar! Look,...
Fate of Barneys New York flagship up to arbitrator
Barneys New York is fighting like hell to save its Madison Avenue flagship. After more than six months of intense but fruitless negotiations over a lease extension with its landlord...
NFL's biggest audience of season can't save sagging ratings
The NFL scored its biggest TV audience of the season in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ controversial loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday night — but it wasn’t enough to...
The Boston connection that's spicing up Rangers-Devils rivalry
Hockey around New York City is buzzing these days, pumping some extra juice into a showdown Thursday between the Rangers and Devils at Prudential Center. “It may not have been,...
De Blasio thinks city-funded news outlets would be 'more fair'
There’s one sure way for Mayor Bill de Blasio to get better press coverage — own the press. The mayor said he’s open to the idea of the city investing...
Apple admits it's slowing down your old iPhone
So you weren’t imagining it after all, and now Apple is admitting it. Earlier this week, Primate Labs, the company behind GeekBench, reported that processors in older iPhones slow down...
Man afraid of Tasmanian Devil says father-in-law of terrorized him with bushy toupee
This family squabble is totally Looney Tunes. A 36-year-old Staten Island man who claims to have had a lifelong phobia of the Tasmanian Devil cartoon is accusing his wealthy father-in-law...
Manhattan discovers its mojo in victory over Hofstra
Maybe this is the start. Maybe it was just going to take time for the new players to jell with the holdovers. Maybe Manhattan is as good as its lofty...
Green veggies keep the mind younger, study says
Eating plenty of green vegetables keeps elderly people’s brains up to 11 years younger, a study claims. Researchers followed 960 healthy pensioners with an average age of 81 over five...
Seton Hall bounces back from Rutgers loss with dominant win
Seton Hall didn’t appreciate the way it unraveled down the stretch Saturday at in-state rival Rutgers in a defeat that ended a five-game winning streak. “We controlled that game and...
British secretary of state forced to resign over porn scandal
LONDON — Britain's First Secretary of State Damian Green was forced to resign Wednesday after an investigation found that he had made "misleading" and "inaccurate" statements about pornographic images found...
Mystery surrounding the Mets' new deal with Sandy Alderson
After a very disappointing 2017 season, there was speculation running through the Mets’ universe that team officials were talking to Sandy Alderson about a two-year contract extension to remain the...
North Korean soldier defects to South Korea: official
SEOUL - A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea early on Thursday, a South Korean defense ministry official said, the second known defection from the North in about five...
Al Franken finally announces Senate exit date
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Sen. Al Franken plans to officially leave the U.S. Senate on Jan. 2. The announcement Wednesday from a Franken spokesman should put to rest questions surrounding...
Family of Aussie shot by cop concerned about investigation
SYDNEY — The family of an Australian woman fatally shot by a police officer in the United States in July has demanded a more rigorous probe into the incident after...
House Republicans are secretly working to discredit Mueller: report
A group of Republican House members are reportedly working behind closed doors to expose "corruption and conspiracy" at the highest levels of the nation's law enforcement agencies. The group of...
Giants plead for no Sam Darnold: We have 'a young Eli'
On the day when Davis Webb was finally given his first first-team practice reps, Landon Collins offered his advice for the next Giants general manager, on the day favorite Dave...
Betances reveals offseason plan for regaining his dominance
Every year, following the holidays Dellin Betances trades the harsh New York winters for the Dominican Republic’s warmth. There, the four-time All Star reliever punishes his 6-foot-8, 265-pound frame with...
Kristaps Porzingis: Celtics won't fool me again
This is one game Kristaps Porzingis desperately doesn’t want to miss — not after the way he performed the first time the Knicks faced the Celtics. The opportunity to defeat...
Ricky Martin's ex-manager looks to offload sky-high condo
Latin music manager, producer and promoter Angelo Medina, ex-manager of Ricky Martin, has listed his 65th-floor unit at the Time Warner Center for $9.95 million. (Martin, too, once lived in...
'Real Housewife' selling stunning $10M co-op
Kelly Killoren Bensimon, a former star of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of New York City,” is about to list her stunning home in the Police Building at 240 Centre St....
NYC's most colorful co-op hits the market
Former “Million Dollar Listing New York” star Michael Lorber is listing his stunningly colorful co-op at 875 Fifth Ave. for $4.79 million. He bought the three-bedroom, three-bathroom unit for...
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend tour $10M NYC penthouse
Power couple Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are house hunting in New York again. Last year, they paid $14.1 million for Rihanna’s former mansion in Beverly Hills, but they’re missing...
Cookbook author lists sweet UWS spot
Chrissy Teigen's cookbook co-author/celeb chef Adeena Sussman is about to list her charming pad at 410 Central Park West. The ninth-floor unit is asking $800,000 and, as one might imagine,...
Sex offender ID'd as third victim in Washington train crash
A sex offender on lifetime supervision for a child-pornography conviction was identified Wednesday as the third victim killed when a speeding Amtrak train derailed in Washington state. Benjamin Gran, 40,...
Famed East Hamptons 'Grey Gardens' sells for $15.5M
Grey Gardens, the famous East Hampton home where Jackie Kennedy Onassis's society aunt, "Big Edie" Bouvier Beale and her daughter "Little Edie" Beale lived in eccentric squalor, has sold for...
Prices will skyrocket in these NYC neighborhoods next year
New Yorkers always ask: Where should I move (or invest) next? Everyone wants to find an affordable place to live — or commit to a purchase while prices are still...
Back to the pointless MTA blame game
We’ll grant that Gov. Cuomo was provoked by a pointless letter, and even that he’s right to say the Legislature will have to go along with getting more money for...
A final slapdown for Melissa Mark-Viverito
Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito’s failure to control 100-plus Board of Elections jobs after she leaves the City Council at year’s end is a win for the rule of law. Though not...
MoviePass clears 1M-member mark at breakneck speed
It’s time to break out the popcorn. MoviePass — the $9.95 all-you-can-watch cinema buffet — said Wednesday that it has surpassed the 1 million member threshold. That’s quite a meteoric...
Banish the bureacrats: Driving federal workers out of DC
Flanked by a towering 185,000 pages representing the federal regulatory code and a short pile of 20,000 pages (the code’s length a half-century ago), President Trump pledged to return us...
How to protect taxpayers: Use your heart, brain and spine
Communism, goes the classic joke, is the system under which the people pretend to work and the state pretends to pay them. The New York corollary is that the state...
Bill de Blasio's Iowa stand-up act
No wonder Mayor de Blasio loves it in Iowa — the key presidential caucus state where he’s made three visits in the past three years: He can get away with...
Nikki Haley takes on world government
Could Nikki Haley emerge as our Joan of Arc in the struggle against the folly of world government? It’s starting to look that way as America gets set to mark...
My sociopath son killed my daughter
Charity Lee was approaching the supermarket checkout when a fellow shopper blocked her path. “I know who you are,” shouted the woman. “You should watch your son be executed, because...
Muhammad Wilkerson is out of Jets jail, but still in purgatory
Muhammad Wilkerson was on the practice field with his Jets teammates Wednesday, and it sounds as if he might play Sunday against the Chargers. It was widely thought the Jets...
How Yankees whispers can turn into a Yu Darvish splash
Ancient, recent past and current history have taught us one thing when it comes to the Yankees: Never use the word never. Babe Ruth. Roger Clemens. Alex Rodriguez. Giancarlo Stanton....
Apple TV uses star power to bolster streaming content
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjTp0lfcgEE Apple TV is getting serious about establishing a footprint in the streaming landscape currently dominated by Netflix, Hulu and Amazon. It will reportedly invest $1 billion in original content...
St. John's puts exclamation point on hot start, with Big East up next
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Bring on the Big East. After limping into league play as a non-factor the past two seasons, St. John’s will carry the confidence and momentum of a...
Missouri city unveils 'world's largest' Christmas stocking
SEDALIA, Mo. — A Missouri city has unveiled a Christmas stocking it hopes will make the cut for the world's largest. Sedalia's red-and-white stocking was officially measured Tuesday as 177...
Meghan Markle's million-dollar Toronto home sells in a week
From the outside, it doesn’t look like much. But this relatively modest two-story Toronto home, decked out “like a California bungalow,” is where Meghan Markle lived — and where Prince...
Schools chancellor Carmen Fariña to step down
City schools chancellor Carmen Fariña is expected to announce her retirement Thursday after four years as Mayor Bill de Blasio's education policy co-pilot, according to a City Hall source. Fari��a...
Trump commutes sentence of rabbi convicted for bank fraud
President Trump on Wednesday commuted the prison sentence of Sholom Rubashkin, a Brooklyn-born rabbi who was sentenced to 27 years on bank fraud charges in 2009. Scores of politicians and...
Suspect may be presenting missing baby as own after mom's killing: cops
A female suspect is wanted in the disappearance of a 6-week-old baby whose whereabouts have remained a mystery since her mom was murdered. An Amber Alert was issued Tuesday for...
I love being single over the holidays
Many single New Yorkers dread the holidays. For them, the end of the year means having to answer intrusive questions from friends and family about their relationship status, heading to...
Inmate sentenced to more than a century in prison hangs himself
BALTIMORE — A man has hanged himself in his Maryland prison cell after being sentenced to 123 years for holding hostages in a Burger King during a standoff with police....
Christopher Plummer is superb in 'All the Money in the World'
Pervnado saved this movie. When it was announced that accused harasser Kevin Spacey would be totally cut out of “All the Money in the World” and hastily replaced by 88-year-old...
Ex-men's players, Hope Solo headline US Soccer presidential race
CHICAGO — Paul LaPointe has been eliminated from contention in the election to succeed Sunil Gulati as U.S. Soccer Federation president, leaving eight candidates for the Feb. 10 vote. The...
Fish orgies 'as loud as machine guns' could deafen dolphins
A species of Mexican fish makes such a loud noise when engaging in mass reproductive orgies that nearby marine mammals could be in jeopardy of losing their hearing, scientists have...
Airlines will soon face a worldwide shortage of pilots
It's a great time to be studying to be pilot. Just ask Madison Wolf, who has only a year of training left at Metro State University of Denver. "I've seen...
Man gets 20 years for trying to fund Islamic State
NORFOLK, Va. — A Virginia man who authorities say wanted to carry out a terrorist attack and tried to fund Islamic State group terrorists has been sentenced to 20 years...
Disgraced reporter will return to NY Times, loses White House gig
Disgraced New York Times political reporter Glenn Thrush will return to work late next month — but will be demoted from his coveted White House beat, the paper announced Wednesday....
Man indicted on murder charges in mother's hospital shooting
NORTH HAVERHILL, N.H. — A man has been indicted on charges he deliberately killed his 70-year-old mother in her room at a New Hampshire hospital intensive care unit. A Grafton...
Magic Leap debuts augmented reality glasses
After six years of R&D and nearly $2 billion in investments, Magic Leap has finally unveiled its first product. On Wednesday, Magic Leap updated its Web site to give the...
One move left to set up a Yankees-Red Sox duel
Zach Britton went south, Evan Longoria went west and the AL East tilted further to the north. The Orioles revealed Wednesday that Britton had ruptured his right (landing) Achilles during...
Beat holiday stress with these beginner-friendly meditations
"Good Morning America” and "Nightline" co-anchor Dan Harris knows a little bit about stress. In 2004, the 46-year-old TV journalist became the headline when he suffered from a panic attack...
Gun thief who sent manifesto to Trump sentenced to 14 years
MADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin man who stole a cache of firearms from a gun shop and sent a rambling anti-government manifesto to President Donald Trump has been sentenced to...
'Godfather of Grass' pleads guilty to drug charge
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The "Godfather of Grass" — who generated an Internet following for his exploits during his run from the law — is facing prison time after admitting his...
These screaming kids are Santa's little yelpers
Christmas is a magical time of year for youngsters but these tots would avoid meeting Saint Nick if given the chance. Parents have been sharing pictures on social media of...
Russian trolls sprang into action during major events of 2016 election
Russia’s army of internet trolls kept a close eye on the 2016 US presidential campaign — and tweeted in time with major news events, a new report reveals. Troll Twitter...
Americans are really competitive about the holidays
One in five Americans are going to extreme lengths to outdo their neighbors for the holiday festivities this year. From showering their homes in Christmas lights or creating attention-grabbing lawn...
'The Post' is the new great American movie
Streep, Hanks and Spielberg: How has this power threesome never converged before? In a brisk, timely story about freedom of the press, “The Post” may be all-too-easy Oscar bait, but...
'Monster' stuffed this dog in a garbage bag and left it for dead
A dog is clinging to life in Brooklyn after a heartless cur taped its mouth shut, wrapped it in garbage bags and left it to die next to a park...
Teacher busted for sleeping with student says teen 'ruined her life'
A high school teacher busted for sleeping with a student after appearing in a raunchy Snapchat video wearing only “a shirt and panties” reportedly said the teen “had ruined her...
Derek Jeter the source of ESPN host-MLB commissioner friction
Derek Jeter may want to avoid Dan Le Batard's show. Rob Manfred just wishes he had. The MLB commissioner was a guest on the ESPN Radio show, which is based...
Little kids who made prank 911 call send apology letter to NYPD
Two Manhattan brothers wrote to their local police precinct asking for forgiveness after they placed a phony 911 call claiming to be a burglar, police said. "Dear Police Department, I'm...
5-year-old boy in Chicago shot twice within past year
CHICAGO — Chicago police say a 5-year-old boy who was shot in the face in a drive-by shooting last year has accidentally shot himself in the hand. Police say the...
Family furious after grandfather faces murder charge for 'suicide pact'
A British family slammed prosecutors who charged a grandfather with the murder of his wife despite the couple's "suicide pact" -- and the coroner's ruling that she killed herself. Brendon Constant,...
The first sign Giants may give Davis Webb a shot
For those anxiously awaiting word of something, anything to indicate Davis Webb is getting closer to actually seeing the field, there was a glimmer of hope emanating from practice Wednesday....
Thief stole crocodile skin bag worth $25K: cops
A crook with posh taste stole a $25,000 crocodile skin bag from the Ralph Lauren store by hiding it under his jacket, police said on Twitter Wednesday. The man went...
'Kayak Killer' freed from prison in time for Christmas
The Latvian woman who admitted letting her fiancé drown after pulling the drain plug from his kayak will be home from prison in time for Christmas, officials said Wednesday. Angelika...
6 bodies found hanging from bridges near Mexican resort
MEXICO CITY — The bodies of six men were found hanging from three different bridges near the Mexican tourist resort of Los Cabos on the Baja California peninsula on Wednesday,...
Giants interview favorite, but ESPN wild card enters GM race
This was indeed an interview but there was no need for introductions Wednesday as Dave Gettleman arrived at the Giants facility to make his bid to become the team’s next...
Mars could be more otherworldly than we thought
Mars might not always have been Earth’s red-hot neighbor. The red planet may have formed much farther away from the sun and been pushed into its current spot by Jupiter’s...
LaVar Ball is making his own one-and-done league
LaVar Ball probably wishes he thought of this idea sooner. The basketball dad and entrepreneur is embarking on arguably his biggest venture yet, announcing Wednesday he is launching the Junior...
How NFL star lost out on $237 million Bitcoin fortune: lawsuit
Darren McFadden might have lost out on a multi-million dollar Bitcoin fortune as a result of a fraudulent investment at the hands of his one-time business manager, as the price...
Trainer reveals why dogs may have mauled owner to death
The pit bull dogs who mauled their Virginia owner to death went through “drastic lifestyle” changes that could have caused the indoor canines to turn on the 22-year-old woman who...
Reporter gets 5 years in prison for threatening Jewish centers
Juan Thompson, a disgraced former reporter for The Intercept, was slammed with a five-year prison sentence Wednesday for phoning in bomb threats at Jewish community centers in a twisted revenge...
Man who dismembered girlfriend sentenced for 'barbaric' murder
ELIZABETH, N.J. — A New Jersey man convicted of killing his girlfriend and scattering her remains in at least two locations has been sentenced to 70 years in prison. Union...
London cafe unveils 'Selfieccino' latte art
LONDON — A cafe in London is taking barista art to a new level by giving customers the chance to sip on their own self-portraits. The Tea Terrace, based in...
Belichick shreds reporter over bizarre question on Brady's trainer
https://twitter.com/CaseyBake16/status/943492624727597059 For the umpteenth time, Bill Belichick is not answering questions about Tom Brady's embattled trainer. After the Boston Globe published an extensive piece Tuesday claiming Alex Guerrero, a longtime...
Trump threatens to cut aid over UN resolution condemning Jerusalem decision
President Trump on Wednesday threatened to cut foreign aid to countries that vote in the UN for a resolution condemning his decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel....
Trump celebrates passing of GOP tax bill at White House
President Trump took a victory lap on the South Lawn of the White House on Wednesday, hailing passage of the first comprehensive overhaul of the US tax system in three...
Men gave twice as many talks as women at top universities
University talks aren’t making the grade. Male professors at prestigious American institutions delivered more than twice as many academic talks — framed by the researchers as “an important career-building activity”...
'Alien' mineral found at site of 60 million-year-old meteor strike
Scientists have discovered "alien" minerals at the site of a prehistoric meteor strike on Scotland’s remote Isle of Skye. Geologists from Birkbeck, University of London, were part of a team...
Artificial intelligence reveals gender bias in the workplace
Most managers like to think of themselves as operating free of any bias, rewarding their employees based on merit alone -- but a new study of five companies that are...
Dem's shocking about-face on Franken and other comments
Political scribe: What if Al Franken Unresigns? Senate Democrats have “put a new twist” on the notion of “zero tolerance,” says Edward Morrissey at The Week: After 30 of them...
Mistrial declared in Cliven Bundy's armed standoff with feds
LAS VEGAS — A federal judge on Wednesday declared a mistrial in the criminal case of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy, who led a 2014 armed standoff with US government agents...
Is your kid aggressive? It's your fault, scientists say
Is your kid aggressive? If they’re older than 6, you may be to blame, scientists say. Researchers at the University of Montreal studied hundreds of pairs of young twins to...
Dude stole rental boat because he was high and wanted to be with swans: cops
A Florida man took a swan paddle boat for a joyride to be with the majestic birds -- because they don't judge him, according to reports. Keith Thurston, 36, told...
Teen pleads guilty in plot to 'get rid' of girl
LOGAN, Utah — A teenager accused of encouraging a plot to kill a 14-year-old girl who was left in a ditch with a gunshot to her head pleaded guilty on...
Amazon realizes DIY circumcision kit might be a bad idea
Amazon has come under fire after selling “irresponsible” DIY circumcision training kits on its site. Secular groups bashed the online retailer for selling the product, warning it could put children...
I needed Long Island to get our team back
So many of us who grew up on Long Island were the products of broken hearts: it was our fathers and our grandfathers, our uncles and older cousins who had...
North Korea defector gets lifetime supply of Choco Pies
The North Korean soldier who defected from the Hermit Kingdom has more than freedom to look forward to – a lifetime supply of Choco Pies. Oh Chong Song, 25, is...
Former Mets GM wants you to stop the Wilpon hate
An old member of the Mets brass wants everyone to stop picking on New York's other team. Steve Phillips, who served as Mets general manager from 1997-2003, posted a message...
Even the air inside this frat house tests positive for booze
This was one spirited party. Cops say there was so much booze being consumed at an American University frat house party last month that even the air inside tested positive...
Deputy allegedly romanced inmate, smuggled drugs for Lil Wayne protégé
A female sheriff’s deputy who worked at a jail in Louisiana was arrested after she admitted smuggling drugs into the facility for an inmate with whom she was “romantically involved"...
Exonerated man enjoys first taste of freedom in 30 years at Dallas BBQ
He's gone from the joint -- to a barbecue joint. Mark Denny, who served nearly three decades behind bars for a crime he didn't commit, celebrated his exoneration Wednesday with...
Enes Kanter scoffs at possibility of Turkish prison
Knicks star Enes Kanter is laughing in the face of thin-skinned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is trying to jail the hoopster for 48 months for talking smack about...
Snobs mocked for installing 'anti-bird' spikes on trees
A bunch of snobby Brits are ruffling feathers for installing “anti-bird” spikes on trees -- to protect their luxury cars from droppings. The perilous contraptions, which were installed on tree...
Why Rockets are for real and Warriors should be worried
Here is a sentence I did not expect to be writing in late December: The Warriors do not have the best record in the NBA. Here is another one: The...
Councilman has enough votes to become next speaker
Manhattan City Councilman Corey Johnson has lined up the votes to become the next speaker, sources said Wednesday. Insiders said Democratic Party leaders of Queens and the Bronx are recommending...
Spanking your kids will make them violent in relationships
People who were spanked as children, but not otherwise physically abused, are still more likely to be violent in relationships. A new study out of the University of Texas is...
Chipotle shares tumble on report of another illness outbreak
Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill closed Wednesday down 4.3 percent after a report that California public health officials are investigating a possible illness outbreak in one of the company’s restaurants...
Congress sends GOP tax bill to Trump to sign
The House on Wednesday finally got its act together and voted to pass the GOP’s sweeping overhaul of the US tax system — and President Trump was set to hold...
Litecoin founder sells his stash due to 'conflict of interest'
The founder of litecoin — a bitcoin-like cryptocurrency whose price has surged more than 80-fold this year — insists he’s not “abandoning ship” despite the fact he just sold all...
McKayla Maroney: USA Gymnastics tried silencing me over molestation
Olympic medalist McKayla Maroney alleges USA Gymnastics tried to silence her for almost a year by making her sign non-disclosure agreements as part of a financial settlement, which she used...
Trump claims GOP tax bill is a 'repeal of ObamaCare'
President Trump heaped praise on the GOP tax reform bill Wednesday — calling it a “repeal of ObamaCare” that accomplished his longstanding promise to dump the Affordable Care Act. The...
Rugby star accused of rape during NFL cameo
A young woman who accused Aussie rugby superstar Jarryd Hayne of rape claims to be in possession of bombshell evidence she says could be used for testing. The woman, known...
Substitute teacher accused of having sex with middle schooler
A 20-year-old substitute teacher had sex with a middle school student at his home in Indiana after asking the girl if she wanted to “do it,” police said. Austin Kipp,...
Don Jr. thinks government officials are undermining his dad
Donald Trump Jr. charged that top government officials hatched a plot to undermine the president’s political agenda — and echoed his father’s repeated claim that Americans are living under a...
Man released from prison after serving three decades for a rape he didn't commit
He'll be home for the holidays. Mark Denny, who spent nearly three decades behind bars for a rape and robbery he didn't comment, was exonerated Wednesday after an investigation by...
Latest 'Pitch' flick is almost perfect
"Pitch Perfect 3” begins with a yacht exploding in the French Riviera, features John Lithgow sporting a questionable Australian accent and includes a scene in which a swarm of bees...
Man who fled prison in paradise says he was extorted by inmates
A California man who was recaptured after escaping from a prison on the Indonesian resort island of Bali said Wednesday he fled because of extortion by other inmates. Christian Beasley,...
Teens charged in high school bathroom sex assault
Four teens were charged in connection with a sexual assault at Hoboken High School in New Jersey, according to a new report. Amir Goodwin, 18, and three other boys ages...
Rays trade Evan Longoria to Giants in MLB blockbuster
SAN FRANCISCO — Evan Longoria expects to win immediately with the San Francisco Giants, whose run of success in even years is well documented — and the club's new third...
This is what 30 million Americans really want for the holidays
You’re about to get schooled. The most popular gifts to give over the holidays are clothing, gift cards and electronics, according to data from Deloitte. But if you’re planning on...
Tim Lincecum is now jacked and attempting MLB comeback
Tiny Tim is no more. Former Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum resurfaced on social media Tuesday after mysteriously disappearing. The two-time Cy Young award winner seemed to hint where he's been...
'The Islanders are back': Belmont Park deal is official
It’s official! The New York Islanders are headed home to Long Island. Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday made the announcement — with Long Island legend Billy Joel at his side...
Ryen Russillo abruptly leaving ESPN
ESPN radio host Ryen Russillo is leaving the World Wide Leader to explore other opportunities, the network announced Wednesday. Russillo, who's been on ESPN airwaves for eight years, will host...
Boy Scout leader allegedly had child porn depicting toddlers
A Boy Scout leader in Florida is facing 38 counts of possession of child pornography after being caught with pictures showing children as young as 2 in sexual acts, authorities...
Mom destroys Santa for her 'terrified' 2-year-old
When her 2-year-old woke up in the middle of the night, terrified and screaming, “I don’t want Santa to come! Santa’s coming!,” Jamie Buffa decided it was time to break...
Scientists are now allowed to engineer deadly viruses
If 2017 didn’t already seem fraught, the US government has decided to lift a ban on the production of lethal viruses. The decision comes just three years after the decision...
Future sex robots could become intelligent enough to cheat
Randy sexbots will be able to cheat on their partners and hide it from them by lying, a robotics psychologist has claimed. Rebekah Rousi says relationships between humans and sentient...
Americans are stressed out
If you’re feeling stressed, you're not alone. Eight in 10 Americans report they “frequently” or “sometimes” experience stress in their daily lives, compared to about 21 percent who say they...
Disney World is hell on Earth during the holidays
Sometimes the Magic Kingdom is less than magical. And if you’re not nice to Tigger, he just might ruin your day. A tri-state school teacher who used to work at...
NASA planning interstellar mission for 2069
Mankind hasn’t yet explored some of the most interesting objects in our own solar system -- heck, we still don’t even know all that much about Earth itself -- but...
Model who lost leg after tampon mishap may lose other leg
A model who lost her right leg to toxic shock syndrome caused by a tampon has revealed it's "inevitable" she will lose her left leg too. Lauren Wasser, 29, wants...
Vandals destroy dinosaur footprint at national park
It’s a crime of prehistoric proportions. Brazen vandals chipped away at a 115 million-year-old dinosaur footprint in an Australian national park, officials said Wednesday. "It looked like somebody had taken...
Drug suspect tries to flee with cop clinging to side of car
Florida police officers were responding to reports of an unresponsive couple in a parked car when the incident took a terrifying turn. When Officer Jon Cusack approached the vehicle, the...
Driver critically hurt by sandbag tossed from overpass
A Michigan man was left critically wounded after four teens hurled a sandbag from an Ohio interstate overpass, according to reports. The victim, Marquise Byrd of Warren, was sitting in...
Grandmother among Americans killed in Mexico bus crash
Eight Americans were among the dozen people killed when a tour bus flipped over in Mexico — including a grandmother from Miami, according to reports. Fanya Shamis, 78, of Coconut...
University let perv gymnastics doc see patients during sex assault probe
A disgraced sports doctor at Michigan State University accused of molesting more than 140 women and girls was allowed to treat patients for 16 months while under criminal investigation for...
Elon Musk tweets his phone number to 17 million people
One of the brightest minds in tech can’t even figure out Twitter. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, accidentally posted his personal cellphone number on Twitter, making it visible...
Magic, Isiah in tears during emotional reconciliation
Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Isiah Thomas will long be remembered as two of the NBA’s greatest players to have ever graced the hardwood. Johnson was the towering point guard who...
Uber driver admits to strangling British diplomat
A Lebanese Uber driver has confessed to killing a British diplomat who was found raped and strangled on the side of a road. Rebecca Dykes, 30, was found early Saturday...
'Greatest Showman' is the lamest show on earth
The bizarre message of “The Greatest Showman,” the new movie musical based on the life of famous trickster P.T. Barnum: Be yourself. A family film starring Hugh Jackman, it concludes...
Uber suffers blow as EU's top court rules it's a taxi company
Ride-hailing service Uber suffered a new blow Wednesday as the European Union’s top court ruled that it should be regulated like a taxi company and not a technology service, a...
Turkish prosecutors pushing for lengthy Enes Kanter prison term
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey's state-run news agency says prosecutors are seeking more than four years in prison for NBA player Enes Kanter on charges of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan....
Jack Nicklaus: I couldn't care less about Tiger Woods' comeback
Don't count on Jack Nicklaus watching any of Tiger Woods' comeback tour. Woods made his much-anticipated return to golf at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas in November, where...
Coinbase says it will probe claims of insider trading
Major cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said on Wednesday it will investigate accusations of insider trading, following a sharp increase in the price of bitcoin cash hours before it announced support for...
Belichick's frustration with Brady's guru reaches new level
The Patriot Way will be without a core part of the TB12 method for the remainder of the season. Head coach Bill Belichick reportedly revoked the credentials and on-field clearance...
'Downsizing' loses its mojo halfway through
Alexander Payne’s new sci-fi comedy, about a near future in which humans can opt to “go small,” squanders its big ideas in record time. Matt Damon and Kristen Wiig star...
Family killed in Brooklyn house fire laid to rest in Israel
Thousands of mourners gathered in Israel on Wednesday for the funerals of a Brooklyn mom and her three children, who were killed in a menorah-sparked blaze that badly burned her...
Battle against ISIS in Mosul left over 9,000 dead
MOSUL, Iraq — The price that Mosul’s residents paid in blood to see their city freed was between 9,000 and 11,000 dead, a civilian casualty rate nearly 10 times higher...
South Korea urges US to delay military drills before Olympics
South Korea is urging the US to postpone their next round of joint military exercises until after the Winter Olympics to avoid provoking North Korea, according to a report. President...
Nikki Haley says US will be 'taking names' on Jerusalem
WASHINGTON — Ambassador Nikki Haley served notice the US "will be taking names" on a UN General Assembly vote Thursday on a nonbinding resolution criticizing President Donald Trump's decision to...
Obama tax doldrums finally over with tax bill passage a mere formality
It won’t be official until the House does its re-vote on Wednesday, but Senate passage of the tax-cut bill was the last real hurdle: Taxes are about to come down...
Cop being probed for sex with a minor kills self in mall parking lot
SAN FRANCISCO — A San Francisco police officer who killed himself after being pulled over by police in a neighboring city was under investigation for child sexual abuse in Las...
Kristaps Porzingis back just in time for toughest matchup
Kristaps Porzingis is expected to return to a Boston buzz saw Thursday at the Garden. Boston brutalized the Knicks, 110-89, in their lone meeting in late October at TD Garden....
'Safe Ride' driver charged with rape pleads not guilty
HAMILTON, Ohio — A man accused of sexually assaulting two female college students in Ohio in the vehicle he drove for his "Sherman's Safe Ride" taxi service has pleaded not...
Mom claims Hatchimals bath bomb gave daughter chemical burns
A mother is sounding the alarm over one of the season’s hottest toys after she claims it left her daughter with chemical burns. In a Facebook post that has been...
Kevin Hayes is fighting 'instinct' to change his game
Don’t get Kevin Hayes wrong. While the Rangers’ center readily acknowledges that he is “a pass-first type of player,” No. 13 isn’t on a mission to feed everyone else while...
Jets coaching castoff Anthony Lynn finds success with Chargers
The Jets will see another case of what-could-have-been in the head coaching department Sunday when Anthony Lynn and the Chargers come to MetLife Stadium. Lynn interviewed for the Jets’ coaching...
Democrat wins election by 1 vote, creates rare tie in Virginia legislature
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A single vote may spell the end of Republican control in Virginia's House of Delegates. A Democratic challenger seems to have won a recount Tuesday by...
St. John's on the rise as non-conference slate winds down
By this point of the past two years, virtually all suspense had been stripped from St. John’s season. The non-conference slate had let us know how the Big East schedule...
Abandoned pets crowd shelters in post-hurricane Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — They've been tossed over fences, tied to gates and even left with a $20 bill under their collar. Abandoned animals are overwhelming Puerto Rico's shelters,...
Mika Zibanejad 'decent' in return from concussion injury
There were glimpses of the skill and of the old top-line chemistry, which were all good signs for Mika Zibanejad in his return to the Rangers lineup. The top-line pivot...
Senate passes GOP tax bill, sets stage for House revote
The Senate passed a sweeping overhaul of the country’s tax system early Wednesday — with the House a lock to do the same later in the day, after its initial...
California fire now second-largest in state history
A wildfire that's burned hundreds of homes in coastal mountains northwest of Los Angeles is now the second-largest blaze in California history. State fire officials say the 425-square-mile Thomas fire...
Santa 'arrests' Abominable Snowman for drunk driving
Police in Oregon “arrested” Abominable T. Snowman Monday as part of an effort to crack down on drunk driving during the holiday season. The operation by the St. Helens Police...
Infant girl missing after mom found stabbed to death in apartment
HOUSTON — Authorities have issued an Amber Alert for an infant girl in Houston who was reported missing after her mother was found fatally stabbed. Houston police began searching for...
Frank Ntilikina not only 19-year-old thriving in New York
Hey, how about that 19-year-old NBA rookie playing in New York? No, not the Knicks’ Frank Ntilikina. The other one, the Nets’ Jarrett Allen. The 22nd pick in June’s draft,...