November 27, 2019

Florida man spits food into woman's mouth during road rage incident

A Florida man allegedly spit food into the mouth of a woman who was trying to apologize to him for an earlier road rage incident, a report said. David Wipperman,...

Marine deserter captured weeks after allegedly killing mother's boyfriend

A Marine deserter suspected of killing his mother’s boyfriend inside the family’s Virginia home earlier this month was captured Wednesday at the scene of the crime. Michael Alexander Brown, 22,...

Grandfather charged in Chloe Wiegand's cruise death says colorblindness may be to blame

The Indiana man charged in the death of his toddler granddaughter, who fell from a cruise ship's 11th floor window, said his colorblindness may have been a factor in the...

Kyrie Irving blasts Celtics hate in wild Instagram manifesto

BOSTON — The fans who used to cheer for Kyrie Irving plastered posters on the streets of Boston calling him a coward. Inside TD Garden on Wednesday night it was...

Remains confirmed as UFC star’s missing stepdaughter Aniah Blanchard

Human remains discovered in Alabama this week are those of Aniah Blanchard, the stepdaughter of UFC heavyweight Walt Harris who went missing last month, authorities said Wednesday. The case will...

Queen Elizabeth may soon retire to hand 'reigns' to Prince Charles

Queen Elizabeth II is apparently considering retiring in about 18 months so her son, Prince Charles, can assume the throne, reports in the UK said Wednesday. The 93-year-old monarch is...

Testy Tom Coughlin, backbiting: Jaguars' implosion in full gear

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Wearing a military tribute jacket and a grimace, Tom Coughlin was combative even before he started taking questions Wednesday. Coughlin stepped to the podium and told media...

David Fizdale puts Knicks on 'trust' notice after latest sham

TORONTO — Knicks coach David Fizdale staged his longest postgame, locker-room lecture of the season after a 126-98 Thanksgiving Eve blowout loss to Raptors. Fizdale questioned whether this players trust...

MLB pitcher's $300,000 sports car destroyed in freak accident

On this Thanksgiving, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer should give thanks to his insurance. Bauer's $300,000 sports car was totaled Tuesday when a tire fell off a semi-truck on a...

Jets beginning to find ways to unleash Le'Veon Bell

While Le’Veon Bell continues to chase his first 100-yard rushing game of the season, the Jets have figured out other ways to get their top playmaker involved. On the first...

Nets done in by Kyrie Irving's Celtics replacement

BOSTON — From shirts and taunts of “Where’s Kyrie?” to incessant chants of “Kyrie sucks” — and worse — the Celtics fans let the Nets know what they think of...

Mika Zibanejad returns in style as Rangers continue to roll

It wasn’t a whirlwind performance, but the difference in the Rangers’ lineup is palpable with Mika Zibanejad at the top. The Blueshirts got their first-line center back after a month-long...

Devine: Feast on free speech this Thanksgiving

As families gather for Thanksgiving in our polarized era, there’s no shortage of advice about how to cope with the crazy Trump-lover in your family. “Your angry uncle wants to...

Stripper recalls brazen Harlem assault: 'I feel like I need therapy'

A stripper who was attacked by three assailants while dropping off cash at a Manhattan storage facility earlier this month said in an interview Wednesday that she fears she'll need...

Mike Webster's family fighting for NFL concussion settlement

Since 2017, the National Football League has paid $714 million for brain damage sustained by 1,023 of its current or former football players as part of a concussion settlement formalized...

'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' is America's favorite holiday special

It really “sleighed” the competition. The classic TV special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” is America’s favorite holiday show or movie — soaring high above “Home Alone” and “It’s a Wonderful...

US skies packed with planes carrying Thanksgiving travelers

Come come fly the crowded skies. The airspace above the United States was packed with planes on Wednesday as millions of Americans traveled for Thanksgiving. The flight-tracking computer image above...

Behind Giants' unusual plan to fix struggling top pick

It really is not a half-Baked idea. The Giants’ decision to rotate DeAndre Baker and Sam Beal is unusual in the NFL. Starting cornerbacks, especially first-round draft picks, rarely come...

Being thankful for Daniel Jones is Giants' best surprise yet

There is very little, yet again, for Giants fans to be thankful for. If they should be thankful for anything or anyone on Thanksgiving Day, it is Daniel Jones. Dave...

Ousted Navy secretary blasts Trump's intervention in Gallagher case

Former Navy secretary Richard Spencer penned an Op-ed on Wednesday that blasted President Trump’s “unprecedented intervention” in Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher's case. “President Trump involved himself in the case almost...

Absent Kyrie Irving getting destroyed by Celtics fans

BOSTON — Walk the streets of Beantown and you’ll see posters calling Nets guard Kyrie Irving a coward and posters portraying him as the Cowardly Lion from “The Wizard of...

Four charged in wild Midtown brawl involving knife and tire iron

Four men, including a janitor at a Bronx public housing complex and a Manhattan college student, were hit with assault and weapons charges for their part in a wild Midtown...

Thanksgiving is for sharing memories and making new ones

When the sad duty of cleaning my mother’s apartment arrived this summer, the usual assortment of treasures revealed themselves inside the dozens of saved envelopes, accordion files, boxes and canisters:...

Trump signs bills supporting human rights in Hong Kong amid China trade spat

“I signed these bills out of respect for President Xi, China and the people of Hong Kong,” Trump said in a statement.

Sam Darnold has slayed the ghosts

Sam Darnold has shown he is a ghostbuster over the past month. Just five weeks ago, Darnold was the joke of the sports universe after a five-turnover performance on national...

Woman claims Washington Post restaurant critic exposed husband's affair

A Washington Post food critic unwittingly became embroiled in a married man's affair when the cheater was photographed dining with his mistress in a recent restaurant review, his alleged wife...

Review of Cuomo leak scandal is ‘box-checking’ exercise: watchdogs

Government watchdogs assailed the state Inspector General's review of the leak scandal surrounding Gov. Andrew Cuomo as a mere ‘box-checking’ exercise, as the battered agency provided the first details of...

Socrates' prescription for a 'reasonable' Thanksgiving

Socrates always began by asking questions . . . and adopted a posture of humility, leading others to rational truth. Can liberal and conservative family members discuss politics over Thanksgiving...

Celebrating the most American holiday

According to progressive websites, Thanksgiving is a day devoted to arguing with your right-wing uncle. According to advertisements, it’s the day before Black Friday. In reality, it is a most...

Giants have tough call to make with surprising Markus Golden

First came Calais Campbell. Then it was Chandler Jones’ turn. Jason Pierre-Paul cashed in next, with the Giants. In a span of 10 days in March 2017, three pass-rushers signed...

Dad and son busted for drag racing in Lincoln Tunnel after kid posts video

A speedster father-son duo from New Jersey was busted drag racing in the Lincoln Tunnel — after the son posted a video of their high-speed Corvette contest, cops said Wednesday....

Three women accuse Gordon Sondland of sexual misconduct

Three women have come forward to publicly accuse Gordon Sondland of sexual misconduct before the prominent businessman became the US ambassador to the European Union. The women shared their stories...

There's now a black market for Baby Yoda toys — some creepier than others

Disney's loss is the home crafter's gain. Baby Yoda plush toys, artwork, T-shirts and even ornaments are flooding shopping sites such as Etsy and Amazon this season, mostly made by...

NYC's fabled tap water leaving bad taste in mouths of residents

New York City residents say their so-called "Champagne of drinking water" is more bottom-of-the-barrel prosecco these days. The Big Apple's famously delicious tap H2O has been tasting and smelling like...

A reality check on our 'dystopian' world

Recently, a writer in The New York Review of Books characterized 2019 as “dystopian.” If he believes that 2019 is dystopian, then how might he characterize 1919, 1929, 1939 and...

Jets determined not to fall into hapless trap

The Jets already threw a wrench into the tank standings once this season. They are determined not to do it again Sunday by helping yet another team smash the goose...

Yankees' final Astros cheating complaint focused on blinking lights

The Yankees’ complaints that they believed the Astros were using technology to steal signs in this year’s ALCS didn’t stop after Game 1. Sources confirmed the Yankees notified Major League...

Thanksgiving, then and now

The first Thanksgiving in the New World was celebrated in 1621, nearly a year after the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. In 1789, George Washington became...

Midtown bar must keep video of brawl that injured actress: judge

The midtown bar where an actress and her model pal say they were brutally beaten during a weekend brawl, must hang on to video footage of the incident, a judge...

How to survive the holidays when you're sober

With all the gatherings and various stresses that spring up, it’s no wonder.

Bloomberg accused of running media empire with toxic work culture

Michael Bloomberg has been repeatedly accused of presiding over a toxic, predatory environment in dozens of lawsuits filed by female staff over the past two decades, a new report reveals....

Myles Garrett doesn't want to waste his sad suspension

Myles Garrett is trying to "make the most" out of his indefinite suspension for whacking the Steelers' Mason Rudolph in the head with the quarterback's own helmet earlier this month....

What to watch on Thanksgiving: Movies, Macy's parade, football and more

To celebrate the nation’s most enjoyable day of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy ... and dessert ... here is our annual handy list of TV and streaming options to...

Queens DA releases 'bad cop' list after denying its existence

The Queens District Attorney's Office released its list of cops who could be an issue on the witness stand Wednesday — despite previously denying it had any lineup of "bad...

Nebraska bakery owner tackles teen who allegedly stole tip jar

A bakery owner in Nebraska is being praised for tackling and holding down a 90-pound teenager who allegedly stole a tip jar containing $15 – but the boy’s mother wants...

Howard Rubin gets trial date for alleged sex dungeon lawsuit

The plaintiffs -- some of whom have modeled for Playboy -- allege in the suit that Rubin wooed them with dates and paid photoshoots.

Oldest person in America, Alelia Murphy, dies at age 114

The oldest person in America — a Harlem resident born back when Theodore Roosevelt was president — has died, officials said Wednesday. She was 114. Alelia Murphy, who credited faith...

Toyota dealer Franklin Beco accused of grinding on female customer

A Manhattan Toyota dealer is accused of taking his sales pitch too far when he allegedly rubbed his genitals on a woman at a Hell's Kitchen dealership. Franklin Beco —...

This Rangers turning point could change everything

It was a small bit of candidness, but it was rather telling about the first quarter of the Rangers season, and how they feel about themselves going forward. “It was...

$4.35M Red Hook townhouse sale sets new record

There’s a new record for a home sale in Brooklyn. A Red Hook townhouse sold for $4.35 million, which marks the highest price paid for property in the riverfront neighborhood....

Anotha one: DJ Khaled scopes out Upper East Side townhouse

Music producer and executive DJ Khaled, who bought a $25.9 million Miami Beach mansion last year, is looking for a short-term rental in New York City. Specifically, a nest to...

Rutgers may get another crack at Greg Schiano

While college students everywhere are headed home for Thanksgiving, Greg Schiano still might return to the negotiating table at Rutgers. Talks could still be reopened, The Post's Ryan Dunleavy confirmed....

William Ruckelshaus, official who defied Nixon during Watergate, dead at 87

The lifelong Republican also served as acting director of the FBI. But his moment of fame came in 1973, when he was a deputy attorney general and joined his boss,...

Forget pools and gyms: Fire pits are the hot home trend

Let it glow! There’s nothing quite like the rustic appeal of a cozy outdoor fire pit. And while some of the most beautiful versions appear on sprawling properties outside the...

On the scent: Home fragrance tycoons slash price on regal UES pad

Laura and Harry Slatkin, the royal couple of home fragrances, have reduced the price of their Upper East Side nest, which is now listed for $24.97 million. The elegant seven-story...

Owner of celeb-beloved eatery slices price on Brooklyn apartment

Restaurateur Daniel Demarti, an owner of celeb-beloved Olea Mediterranean Taverna in Brooklyn's Fort Greene, where stars such as Paul Giamatti and Cate Blanchett dine out, is listing his Prospect Heights...

Macy’s Black Friday deals give savings on shoes, luggage, and more

With huge deals on home, beauty, shoes, clothing, and a massive list of other products, a look through Macy's Black Friday sales is a must for any bargain hunter. You...

FDNY EMT who had stroke on job released from hospital for Thanksgiving

The FDNY EMT who suffered a stroke on the job was released from the hospital Wednesday — just in time for Turkey Day. Liam Glinane, 63, walked out of Mount...

Desperate Patriots cheating conspiracy video surfaces

"Patriots Cheaters 2019" Nods head excitedly A Patriots cheating conspiracy surfaced on YouTube this week with an unequivocal title, but it appears to lack the supporting evidence of Spygate and...

Woman miraculously survives after runaway truck flattens her car

A 26-year-old woman is lucky to be alive in South Africa after a runaway truck whose driver was picking up his kid from school rolled down a hill, landed on...

5 people, including 2 kids, injured in South Bronx shooting

Two kids were among five people injured in a Wednesday afternoon shooting in the South Bronx, cops said. Gunfire erupted at East 153rd Street and Courtlandt Avenue just before 4...

ShopRite brawl erupts over number of items in express checkout lane

The lane was express, the backlash was swift. A pair of New Jersey shoppers got into an all-out brawl when one of them tried to pass too many items on...

Kyrie Irving branded 'coward' by Celtics fans

Once a Celtic, always a Celtic apparently is not a thing in Boston. Kyrie Irving will not play for the Nets in his scheduled return Wednesday night to TD Garden,...

New Jersey town bans Lime e-scooters after teen's fatal crash

The city’s council voted unanimously Tuesday night to end its 6-month pilot program with the scooter-sharing company just 25 days after it launched -- giving Lime just 48 hours to...

Majority of Americans think it is OK to snoop through someone's bathroom cabinet

Half of Americans don't think it’s a problem to sneakily steal someone else’s item from the bathroom. A study of 2,000 Americans examined the habits and behaviors of people when...

Rodrigo Santoro trained with real MMA fighters as research for 'Reprisal'

"Reprisal" star Rodrigo Santoro says he traveled back to his native Brazil to research his role for the new Hulu series. “What attracted me to this [part] was the fact...

RJ Barrett has a second team he wants to turnaround

TORONTO — The Knicks probably won’t be playing in the NBA Finals – or the playoffs, for that matter – so rookie RJ Barrett made it official at a press...

Tragic remains of Pompeii child who tried to shelter from volcano found at ‘grand baths’

Thermal baths designed to be 'the jewel of Pompeii' have finally been opened to visitors after a painstaking excavation. The Roman city was destroyed by a volcanic eruption 2,000 years...

Saquon Barkley has the proof to make the excuses stop

Saquon Barkley is looking for running lanes, not excuses. Two months after he suffered a high ankle sprain and missed three games, Barkley is not blaming his injury for five...

Syracuse's stingy defense will be the difference in this one

Syracuse is noted for playing a hard-nosed 2-3 style of defense that makes scoring difficult. With the 3-point line moving back this season, it has made the Orange all the...

German military apologizes over 'retro' Nazi uniform post

This example of “retro” German fashion was a heil of a fail. The Defense Ministry apologized Wednesday after the military posted a photo of a Nazi-era uniform adorned with swastikas...

Why more Americans are wanting to ditch conventional holiday traditions

Seventy-one percent of respondents -- who celebrate both Thanksgiving and Christmas and have ever taken a trip -- are open to celebrating in an “unconventional” way.

On the Thanksgiving menu: Turkey, with a side of impeachment

CINCINNATI — Some people heading to Thanksgiving gatherings predict it’s not just the turkey that will get roasted. Already polarized over Republican Donald Trump’s presidency, Americans are deeply split on...

Apple planning to release biggest iPhone ever in 2020: report

The biggest iPhone ever is coming next year, a report out of Asia claims. Apple’s 2020 lineup will top out with an iPhone whose screen measures 6.7 inches diagonally, according...

Body found in freezer after wife’s death may have been there for 11 years: cops

A Utah man's body was found in his deceased wife's freezer — and it may have been there for up to 11 years, police said. Paul Edwards Mathers' remains were...

Beer suds to soap suds: Waste alcohol finds use in green detergent

The next time you wash your dishes, you could find yourself up to your elbows in soap suds spiked with leftover alcohol, if the world’s largest brewer and an environmentally...

83-year-old 'Tinder Granny' ready for love after decades of one-night stands

"Tinder Granny" has vowed to ditch the hookup app and find her one true love. After decades of canoodling with boy toys on Tinder, 83-year-old Hattie Wiener of Hell's Kitchen...

Afghanistan frees activists who exposed sex abuse of school kids

Afghanistan released two civil society activists arrested after exposing alleged sexual abuse of hundreds of school children, following pressure from the US.

Bodybuilding boss charged with selling looted Cambodian antiquities

The former president of a Thai body building association has been charged with hawking looted Cambodian antiquities from heritage sites such as Angkor Wat and Koh Ker to auction houses...

Behavior of Japanese lawmakers during earthquake drill sparks anger

TOKYO — Some Japanese lawmakers giggled this week during a drill to practice the use of disaster prevention helmets, at least one of which was put on backward, prompting Twitter...

Pete Buttigieg campaign refunds donations from Brett Kavanaugh lawyers

Pete Buttigieg's high-flying presidential campaign said Wednesday it would refund the donations it received from two lawyers who represented Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh during his contentious Senate confirmation hearings....

Trump security adviser sues NY Times over Ukraine story

National Security official Kashyap “Kash” Patel filed the defamation suit Wednesday in state court in Fairfax County, Va. He’s asking for $44.9 million in damages.

IKEA to spend big on renewable energy switch

IKEA, the world’s biggest furniture group, said on Wednesday it would spend around 100 million euros, or $110 million, to support direct suppliers as they switch over to renewable energy...

Rudy Giuliani sought deals with Ukraine while probing Bidens

Rudy Giuliani negotiated deals worth hundreds of thousands of dollars with the government of Ukraine and the country’s then-top prosecutor at the same time he was pushing for probes and...

Hundreds of airline workers arrested while protesting for better pay

Hundreds of airline catering workers were arrested on Tuesday after protesting for better wages and benefits at more than a dozen airports across the country. The workers, from the union...

Wilco frontman's home shot up in Chicago while he slept

The 52-year-old jam band rocker and his family awoke to the sound of gunfire at around 2 a.m. Tuesday and discovered the gunman had blasted his balcony door.

Russia urges US to extend nuclear pact due to expire in 2021

Russia has formally proposed to the United States that the two nuclear superpowers extend their New START arms control treaty by five years.

Are the Nets smarter bet without Kyrie Irving?

Forget the discussion about whether the Nets might be a better “team” without Kyrie Irving on the floor. Are they a smarter bet? It’s an interesting question to ponder with...

It's officially over between Greg Bird and the Yankees

The Yankees’ Opening Day first baseman is free as a Bird now. Greg Bird, whose pinstriped tenure was decimated by multiple injuries, cleared waivers and is now a free agent....

Madonna cancels more 'Madame X' shows due to 'overwhelming' pain

The singer, 61, is following "doctor's orders."

Mystery continues to surround China’s gene-edited babies

The scientist, He Jiankui, has not been seen publicly since January, his work has not been published and nothing is known about the health of the babies.

Nike releases Barry Sanders 20th anniversary sneaker

When Barry Sanders abruptly retired from the NFL in 1999, he left Detroit Lions die-hards reeling. Two decades later, Nike is just doing something to make the Hall Of Famer's...

Dead man found with stab wounds behind Queens building

The death of a 58-year-old man found behind a Queens building Wednesday morning was labeled suspicious, authorities said. The man was discovered behind an apartment building on Steinway Street near...

Beyhive assemble: Beyoncé's holiday merch is here

Happy Holidayoncé.

Bloomberg spending another $9.5 million on 2020 campaign TV ads

Mike Bloomberg is throwing another $9.5 million into television ads in select competitive districts to boost his presidential run -- less than a week after purchasing $30 million in spots...

Measles cases spike as outbreaks continue worldwide

Measles is among the most infectious diseases and can be prevented with two doses of vaccine.

Hikers miraculously find man's lost wedding ring on snowy mountain

A man’s quest to find his wedding ring on a 4,000-foot snow-covered mountain in New Hampshire has been completed by a couple of hikers -- and a metal detector.

Lego mocks Tesla's Cybertruck with its own 'shatterproof' truck

Lego has created a competitor to Tesla’s boxy electric pickup by putting one of its classic 2x4 bricks on wheels.

E-Trade unlikely to be acquired after Schwab buys TD Ameritrade

The tie-up of Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade has left the companies’ biggest rival looking lonely, like a day trader sitting at home in his underwear. E-Trade Financial — whose...

Model may need 60-inch butt amputated after illegal injections

A model who cosmetically enhanced her backside to 60-inches with illegal injections has been told by doctors she may have to have it amputated. Courtney Barnes, also known as Miss...

These are America's favorite holiday movies of all time

Hint: "Bad Santa" is not on this list.

'Star Wars' actor admits script that landed on eBay was his

May the Force be with John Boyega, who has 'fessed up to being the actor whose “Star Wars” script landed on eBay. "It was scary, I got calls from every...

Alleged Brooklyn ISIS supporter arrested for encouraging NYC attacks

A Brooklyn ISIS supporter has been arrested after uploading various instructional manuals online explaining how to conduct lone-wolf attacks in New York City -- including a tome called "Make a...

PIN-heads! Robbery suspects fail at stealing ATM

A botched ATM robbery was caught on camera at a shopping center in Melbourne, Australia. Watch the idiotic duo back a white SUV into the cash machine and attempt to...

Chris Russo takes parting shot at Mike Francesa's 'unhealthy' WFAN return

Even the Mad Dog believes Mike Francesa made a mistake returning to WFAN. Chris Russo says his longtime sports-talk partner should not have come back to the WFAN airwaves after...

City's Health Department cracks down on food vending machines

The city's Health Department is cracking down on a new kind of fast-food by regulating vending machines that sell prepared salads. "Selling certain prepared foods from a vending machine can...

Google faces backlash after firings of 'Thanksgiving Four'

Google has been accused of "union-busting" by activists over the firing of four employees, dubbed the 'Thanksgiving Four,' who reportedly were attempting to organize.

Jerry Jones' latest Jason Garrett rant has two job-threatening demands

In case Jason Garrett didn't hear Jerry Jones' critique the first two times, allow the Cowboys owner to repeat. "Let me just say this. I think all of us, including...

Controversial 'blended orgasm' sex toy on sale after tech backlash

It was previously declared "immoral."

‘Revenge’ messages scrawled on walls of penthouse where two doctors were murdered: cop

Chilling messages of revenge were scrawled on the walls of a posh South Boston penthouse, where the building's former concierge is accused of murdering two engaged doctors, a police officer...

18,000-year-old puppy stumps scientists: Is it a dog or a wolf?

For now, researchers have dubbed their discovery Dogor, the Yakutian word for "friend."

Bears star abruptly blows up on radio host after injury 'joke'

There's definitely a chill in the air following Akiem Hicks' latest radio appearance. On Tuesday, the Bears defensive end cut his conversation on ESPN's "Waddle & Silvy Show" short after...

Ray Dalio turns 'Principles' into 160-page children's book

Hedge-fund tycoon Ray Dalio is bringing “radical transparency” to kids -- with a slimmed-down, illustrated version of his 600-page tome on business management. The new, 160-page version of "Principles" released...

Thanksgiving travel a living hell nationwide thanks to barrage of superstorms

Two major storm systems are hammering the Midwest and West Coast, lashing the regions with hurricane-force gusts, knocking out power to hundreds of homes, closing highways and dumping up to...

UFO photos made famous by 'X-Files' up for auction

A series of iconic purported UFO images, including some that were featured in the “The X-Files” TV show, are up for auction.

Myles Garrett fans can enter Steelers game at their own risk

Any Cleveland Browns fan bold enough to wear a Myles Garrett jersey in Pittsburgh this weekend can go right ahead, team officials said. Burt Lauten, director of communications for the...

Aide allegedly hooked up with teen in school parking lot

A teacher’s aide in Houston allegedly had sex with a 16-year-old student on multiple occasions -- including in a high school parking lot, court records show. Tedria Fluellen, a 51-year-old...

Knicks Podcast: Barrett's homecoming, Knicks vs. Jordan memories

We've got a brand new episode of our New York Knicks podcast "Big Apple Buckets" available now for your listening pleasure. Kazeem Famuyide opens the show talking about the struggling...

Scientists finally measure heart rate of world's largest animal

WASHINGTON - Using a bright orange electrocardiogram machine attached with suction cups to the body of a blue whale, scientists for the first time have measured the heart rate of...

Woman caught letting one rip in a shared office space

In a shared office space, you might want to avoid cutting the cheese. See the humiliating moment Anja Gridley — an office worker in Appleton, Wisconsin — filmed herself farting...

MTA, union leaders begin contract negotiations

Contract talks between the MTA and its largest labor union are back on after a two-week hiatus marked by threats of a holiday work slowdown. TWU Local 100 president Tony...

How the papal fashion of 'The Two Popes' tells a secret story

"The Two Popes” movie may be about two old white dudes, but its costumes are as splashy as J.Lo’s furs in “Hustlers.” The film — now in theaters and on...

Cops fear SpongeBob balloon will be hardest to control at Macy's parade

SpongeBob SquarePants may be too big for his britches. A float depicting the popular cartoon character could be the first to be yanked from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade if...

Boy Scouts leader hit with 500 counts of child porn booked on $50M bond

LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. — A Louisiana Boy Scout leader has been charged with more than 500 counts of possessing child pornography. A statement from Attorney General Jeff Landry’s office said...

Save big on this Genius luggage for Black Friday

Even if you consider yourself an organizational guru, if you don’t have the right luggage, packing is a real bummer. Shuffling through your suitcase trying to find exactly what you...

Giants' receiver shuffle continues with specialist signing

The Giants signed wide receiver Da'Mari Scott off the practice squad and re-signed WR Reggie White back to the practice squad. With Golden Tate in concussion protocol and Jabrill Peppers’...

'Lost everything': The heartbreak behind underdog hero who stunned Duke

College basketball fans always unite when it comes to beating Duke, and they are rallying around the player who made it happen. Nathan Bain, the fifth-year senior forward whose dash...

Cop's mother-in-law accidentally threw out top-secret sex offender documents

Top-secret documents about pedophiles and their victims were found in a UK street -- because a cop's mother-in-law unknowingly threw them in a dumpster, a disciplinary hearing was told. Sgt....

Five killed in Minneapolis high-rise apartment fire

Five people died Wednesday morning when a fire ripped through a Minneapolis public housing apartment building. Minneapolis Fire Chief John Fruetel said the blaze broke out on the 14th floor...

10 quirky Black Friday deals just for gamers

There’s no time like the holiday season to snuggle up under a blanket and play games until your thumbs fall off. You have time off work anyway, right? To assist...

Couple offers to wait outside stores for Black Friday shoppers — for a price

A California couple says they have a lucrative side hustle charging Black Friday shoppers to camp out outside stores for them and hold their place in line, according to a...

'The Proud Family' coming to Disney+ with all-new episodes

Disney Channel’s popular animated series The Proud Family is making a comeback. Jo Marie Payton, who voiced Suga Mama in the series which aired for three seasons from 2001-2005, confirmed...

Makeup brand offers spray-on 'skin' to cover up zits and scars

Soon you'll be able to cover your imperfect flesh with more flesh. Japanese cosmetics company Kao Corporation has developed a custom synthetic spray-on skin to cover unwanted blemishes, moles or...

Man fishes WWI-era grenade from river

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A magnet-wielding angler has fished a World War I-era grenade from a western Michigan river. WOOD-TV reports the angler found the explosive Tuesday after dangling the...

One-punch attack KOs man walking down the street

Police in Sydney, Australia, are on the hunt for the suspect seen knocking out a man with a running one-punch attack. The victim was left unconscious and suffered severe facial...

Iraq protests turn bloody as demonstrators push for sweeping reforms

Security forces used live ammunition against protesters in clashes in Baghdad on Wednesday, killing two overnight.

Best Thanksgiving leftover recipes you've never tried

Let's be honest, people: When it comes to Thanksgiving, the best part is the after-party — enjoying the leftover bounty on Friday. You don’t have to dress up, wait hours...

Trump 'the most difficult challenge,' says European Council prez

BERLIN -- US President Donald Trump poses one of the biggest challenges for the European Union because he is “praying” for the breakup of the bloc, European Council President Donald...

Sicko busted for stuffing dead, duct-taped cats down trash chute

A Long Island man was busted for allegedly killing a cat and three kittens — after they were found wrapped in duct tape and dumped down a trash chute in...

Ex-MLB star teaching kids how to shoot in case Trump loses to Bernie

Former big leaguer Aubrey Huff’s fear of what he perceives to be socialism caused another social media uproar this week. The outspoken and unapologetic President Trump supporter tweeted Tuesday morning...

Don for the count: Trump tweets photo of himself as Rocky

Looks like someone’s fixin’ for a fight. President Trump on Wednesday tweeted out a doctored image of his head superimposed over the body of a chiseled Rocky Balboa, the hard-luck...

Proposed bill would let you see what data companies have collected on you

Dems are proposing a broad federal data privacy law that would allow people to see what information companies have collected on them and demand that it be deleted.

Wind still threatens Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons

The balloons are still twisting in the wind. A day before the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the forecast for wild wind gusts remains the same -- and organizers and city...

'Oink! Oink!': General stripped of star over toxic behavior, fat shaming

A high-ranking Air Force officer was stripped of his third star after he was found to have created a toxic work environment by, among other things, fat-shaming a female airman,...

China says its already met 2020 climate goals

BEIJING — China has realized its 2020 target for reducing carbon emissions ahead of schedule, the ecology and environment ministry reported Wednesday. The ministry said China’s CO2 emissions per unit...

TikTok separating from Chinese operations amid US probe

ByteDance has stepped up efforts to separate its social media app TikTok from much of its Chinese operations, amid a US national security panel’s inquiry into the safety of the...

World's first HIV-positive sperm bank opens

New Zealand opened the world's first-ever sperm bank for HIV-positive donors Tuesday as part of an awareness campaign for World AIDS Day on Dec. 1. The Sperm Positive initiative aims...

Cows given VR goggles displaying sunny fields to help 'decrease anxiety'

Farmers in Russia have apparently been experimenting with virtual reality goggles as a tool to relax cows and increasing milk production.

Tesla Cybertruck orders hit 250K, Elon Musk claims

Tesla enthusiasts have placed 250,000 early orders for the futuristic Cybertruck in less than a week, CEO Elon Musk claimed. Musk revealed the latest figure in a tweet Tuesday night,...

Twitter will soon delete your account if you don't post enough

Twitter is shedding dead weight from its network. On Tuesday, the social media company warned inactive users — those who have not logged into their account for more than six...

Lions QB injury could ruin the start to your Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving football: traditionally, an oasis from awkward political talk and judgmental in-laws. This year, it might be unwatchable. The Bears might get to feast on the Lions' third-string quarterback David...

Famed 'Jiro Dreams of Sushi' restaurant cut from Michelin Guide

The world's best sushi restaurant has been dumped from the Michelin Guide, losing its illustrious three-star rating for becoming too exclusive. Sukiyabashi Jiro, the tiny 10-seater Tokyo restaurant that was...

80-year-old woman fatally struck by car in Queens

An elderly Long Island woman was fatally struck by a car at a Queens intersection, police said Wednesday. Soon Ok Han, 80, was crossing 41st Avenue near Murray Street just...

Girl, 14, charged as adult in attempt to carry out 'kill list'

A 13-year-old Maryland boy has been charged with joining his 14-year-old girlfriend in trying to murder a relative -- the first on a depraved kin "kill list," according to a...

'Customer service rep' spied on customer, used credit card to buy porn: suit

A Manhattan woman says a creep who claimed to be a customer service rep hacked into her laptop, told her she "looked sexy" as she sat in bed in her...

Ex-boyfriend brutally attacks MMA fighter with set of keys

Veteran MMA bantamweight Cindy Dandois was attacked by a jealous ex-boyfriend outside her home in Belgium, according to reports. Dandois, 35, said she was assaulted by her former partner with...

Fantasy football Week 13 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Kyler Murray, David Johnson

Make sure to set your fantasy football lineups for Week 13 before the turkey coma sets in on Thursday. Below are some good plays for this week, as well as...

'Airline of the Year' named

AirlineRatings – an Australian travel safety and review website – has named its top carrier for 2020.

Thief swipes boy's Nintendo in Bronx subway station: cops

A man swiped a 10-year-old boy's Nintendo in a Bronx subway station, police said Wednesday. The boy was walking up a staircase in the Hunts Point Avenue subway station at...

Jason Witten backs Jerry Jones after Jason Garrett warning

Jerry Jones has one Cowboy in his corner. Addressing Jones' biting remarks after Sunday's 13-9 loss to New England, tight end Jason Witten said he understands the owner's criticism of...

WWE’s broadcasting mess only getting worse after sad apology

It took four days, but Corey Graves apologized. Sort of. The WWE announcer opened the latest "After the Bell" podcast by saying sorry for a tweet during Saturday's NXT Takeover...

Mom who vanished from cabin made frantic call about shootout

A Michigan mom who went missing from a cabin in the woods last month made a desperate phone call before she vanished, claiming that she was involved in a shootout...

Teacher under fire for telling Hispanic student to 'speak English'

A substitute teacher in Texas scolded a high school student for talking in Spanish in class, instructing him to “speak English” because he’s in America, video shows. The unidentified teacher,...

New Toys 'R' Us opens in Paramus before Black Friday

Black Friday just got a little bit brighter.

Astronomers capture image of mysterious interstellar comet

A mysterious object hurtling toward our solar system from deep space has been photographed by scientists. The incoming comet is like nothing scientists have seen before and is believed to...

All-Star reliever accused of punching man in cockfight brawl

What would Little Jerry Seinfeld say? White Sox reliever Kelvin Herrera is being accused of attacking a man at a cockfight in the Dominican Republic. Video emerged recently of a...

Gang of five men attack Jewish teens walking on Brooklyn street

A gang of five men assaulted two Jewish teens walking down the street in Brooklyn, knocking a yarmulke off one of their heads, police said Wednesday. The group approached a...

Trump plans to designate Mexican cartels as terror groups

President Trump said he plans to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorist groups and “start hitting them with drones.” “I don’t want to say what I’m going to do, but...

You gotta be kidney me! Hospital gave wrong patient a transplant

A New Jersey patient was accidentally put at the top of a transplant list and received a kidney meant for someone else — who happened to have the same name....

'From awkward to mean to rape': Ex-model comes forward with Epstein assault

A former model claims she was raped by Jeffrey Epstein in New York more than 25 years ago -- and is wracked with guilt at seeing so many other alleged...

Real stinker busted for dumping poop on random strangers

Toronto police have arrested a suspect accused of throwing buckets of poop at five people in a series of apparently random, nauseating attacks, according to reports. Samuel Opoku, 23, of...

Best Black Friday sneaker deals in 2019

Kick off your holiday shopping season with these kicks.

SoulCycle CEO steps down after rocky summer

SoulCycle’s chief executive Melanie Whelan abruptly stepped down Tuesday after a rocky summer for the boutique fitness company. Whelan, 42, will be replaced in the interim by Sunder Reddy, SoulCycle’s chief...

Hiker sues after rescue helicopter sent her stretcher spinning

A 74-year-old hiker who was caught on crazy video spinning out of control while being airlifted by a helicopter in Arizona on a stretcher has filed a notice of claim...

Fish's puffy cheeks are so cute, you'll want to pinch them

Is this a goldfish or a pufferfish? This strange species — called a "bubble eye goldfish" — looks like an adorable combination of both. Watch the lil' puffy-cheeked blobs swim...

Jets podcast: Rich Eisen is a long-suffering fan

It's a brand-new, pre-Thanksgiving special edition of our New York Jets podcast "Gang's All Here" with our NY Post Jets beat writer Brian Costello. Coz opens the show previewing the...

Giants podcast: Who could replace Pat Shurmur?

It's a brand-new episode of our New York Giants podcast "Blue Rush" with comedian Jimmy Failla. The show opens with the savvy veteran and longtime NY Post football columnist Steve...

'Mortal Instruments' actor dies on set of new series

HONG KONG — Taiwanese-Canadian model-actor Godfrey Gao has died after suffering an apparent heart attack while on set in China. Gao was filming a sports reality show in the eastern...

Fireball explosion at Texas chemical plant blows out windows for miles

Astonishing doorbell-camera footage caught the moment a chemical plant explosion lit up the sky in Texas early Wednesday. Several clips show regular suburban scenes in Port Neches turn menacing with...

Florida man guns down AK-47-wielding robber: 'Not going to go out like a punk'

A man in Florida told police and a local news station that he gunned down an AK-47-wielding robber because he didn't want to "go out like a punk." The man,...

Cops investigating who offered $500 for baby on Craigslist

Someone in Florida posted a Craigslist ad purporting to sell a newborn baby for $500, leaving investigators scrambling to determine if the ad was just a hoax. The Florida Department...

Trump holds 'homecoming' rally in Florida, lashes out at impeachment inquiry

SUNRISE, Fla. — Prompting a profane chant. Describing his own speeches as “ranting and raving.” Advising the governor of Florida to not always wear a jacket so people know he’s...

No cash? No problem for the Salvation Army

CHICAGO — Carolyn Harper made her pitch for donations to the Salvation Army with a smile on her face and a bell in her hand, trying to convince shoppers along...

Devastated cops mourn Krispy Kreme doughnuts that fell from truck

It’s a shame to see something like this right before the holidays. Police officers in Brookhaven, Ga., shared photos of a tragic scene on Wednesday morning: a truck carrying Krispy...