December 19, 2019
Twitter explodes after Sarah Huckabee Sanders mocks Joe Biden's stutter
President Trump’s former press secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, mocked Joe Biden for stuttering during Thursday night’s Democratic debate — drawing swift rebuke across Twitter.
Nets' emerging defender suffers horrific injury
SAN ANTONIO — When David Nwaba crumbled to the court at AT&T Center late in Thursday’s 118-105 loss to the Spurs, he took the Nets’ defense with him. Nwaba suffered...
Doris Burke on Doc Rivers disagreement and the NBA needing the Knicks
ESPN analyst Doris Burke talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about a Doc Rivers disagreement, growing up a Knicks fan and calling the 76ers-Bucks on Christmas Day. Q: You were...
Shohei Ohtani clears final Tommy John hurdle
Shohei Ohtani is cleared to fully reboot his MLB career. The Angels star has completed his throwing program, according to ESPN, the last step of his rehab from Tommy John...
A lot of winners and one clear-cut loser at latest Dem debate
New York Post debate analyst Eric Koch was the communications director for former City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, the first Latina ever to hold the powerful position. He has also...
Nets whipped by Spurs as futility in San Antonio continues
SAN ANTONIO — If the Nets have nightmares, they’re probably about playing at AT&T Center against the Spurs. Thursday, they lost yet another game in the arena — and they...
NYCHA tenants hammer de Blasio over proposed West Side project
Mayor Bill de Blasio was bombarded with pointed questions from angry public housing tenants Thursday night as he tried to defend his controversial plan to redevelop and partially privatize a...
Fugitive who shot Florida officer killed in shootout with police
A man on the run after he was suspected of shooting a Florida police officer was killed in a gun battle with officers Thursday evening, a department spokesman said.
AOC votes against repeal of Trump's SALT cap
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez can't seem to differentiate between middle-class New Yorkers and the 1%. The firebrand freshman congresswoman from the Bronx and Queens, better known as AOC, split with her...
Jets great likely will never make the Hall of Fame now
The Jets got a split decision by the special panel picking the Hall of Fame class of 2020. Defensive lineman Joe Klecko did not make the list of finalists, which...
What Giants are saying about awkward Chase Young tank race
This is still a collision sport in which peer pressure virtually demands you play with pain and with broken bones and worry about CTE later in life. You sacrifice your...
What these last two games mean for Sam Darnold
Sam Darnold will close out his second season as Jets quarterback with games against two tough defenses. These will be Darnold’s last chances to show signs of his growth as...
Everything you need to know about Pete Buttigieg's 'wine cave' fundraiser
Here are the photos from inside Mayor Pete Buttigieg's lavish, closed-door Napa Valley fundraiser that sparked a fierce back-and-forth with Sen. Elizabeth Warren during Thursday's Democratic debate. The images, tweeted...
Examining if TV booth is in Eli Manning's future
After his Giants career ends in two weeks, when will we see Eli Manning again? Those who know him say it would take a perfect scenario for the 38-year-old to...
Islanders end losing skid vs. Bruins with shootout win
BOSTON — The Islanders felt they had something to prove. Matthew Barzal scored in regulation and the shootout as the Islanders beat the Bruins 3-2 on Thursday night. Despite being...
Wall Street gains expected to slow down in 2020
It’s been a surprisingly good year for Wall Street. Don’t bank on a repeat in 2020. Despite relentless political turmoil in Washington — everything from President Trump’s trade war with...
Lindsey Graham calls out Trump for hell joke about John Dingell
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a staunch Republican ally of President Trump, called him out Thursday for insinuating that late veteran Democratic Congressman John Dingell may be in hell. “Well, number one,...
NYPD hero dies of 9/11-related melanoma
NYPD Sgt. Scott Johnston died Thursday in Manhattan after a two-year battle with 9/11-related melanoma. Johnston, 50, of Levittown, was a 21-year police veteran assigned to the city-wide Strategic Response...
Kansas man pleads guilty to murdering girlfriend on Bahamas cruise
A Kansas man pleaded guilty Thursday to strangling his girlfriend then pushing her to her death off the balcony of a cruise ship that was off the coast of Florida last year, according to federal prosecutors....
California's contagious freelancers law spreading to New York
New California legislation designed to protect gig-economy workers at tech startups like Uber and Lyft has begun to slam freelancers across the state’s media industry — and the contagion is...
High, you are: Luke Skywalker busted for pot possession
He's a Jed-high knight. A Texas man named Luke Aaron Skywalker Sexton was busted for marijuana possession after a cop pulled him over and smelled pot in his car, according...
Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg get heated over ‘billionaires in wine caves’
Things got heated at Thursday's Democratic debate in Los Angeles when Sen. Elizabeth Warren blasted Mayor Pete Buttigieg over his recent fundraiser at a private Napa winery. “Billionaires in wine...
Release of mafia rat Gene Borrello enrages his robbery victims
The leader of a violent home-invasion crew that terrorized Queens residents for years is headed back to the streets after receiving an early Christmas present last week — a time-served...
Bernie Sanders calls Israeli PM Netanyahu a 'racist' at Democratic debate
Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders blasted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a “racist” in front of a national audience at the Democratic debates Thursday night. The Vermont senator was fielding...
David Quinn not letting Rangers live down power-play failures
From the sounds of it, David Quinn was not overly pleased with the way the Rangers practiced their power play on Thursday. Sounds like these: “One point the last two...
Steelers' culture shows how far Jets have to go
When Adam Gase stares across the MetLife Stadium field at his opponent on Sunday, he’ll be looking at exactly what he’s trying to be as a head coach and what...
Depleted Seton Hall stuns No. 7 Maryland
When a poor play came up, the film was stopped and rewound. Over and over, Seton Hall relived Saturday’s ugly loss at Rutgers. For two hours the next day, the...
December Democratic debate: 2020 hopefuls sound off on impeachment
Democratic presidential candidates sounded off on impeachment early in Thursday night's sixth debate in Los Angeles -- and billionaire Tom Steyer's response drew jeers from the Trump campaign. The seven...
Inexcusable stubbornness cost fans heartfelt Eli Manning moment
Sticks and stones may break our bones, but this TV junk is gonna kill us. On consecutive Sundays here, Dolphins-Jets then Dolphins-Giants, CBS had the opportunity to display right-there, can’t-miss,...
NJ woman 'bugged' child's Minnie Mouse doll to spy on ex-husband
She's all ears! A New Jersey woman allegedly bugged her daughter's Minnie Mouse toy in order to spy on her ex-husband, police said Thursday. Heather Bamford, 33, is accused of...
Trump wants an 'immediate trial!' in the Senate after House delay
President Trump tweeted Thursday that he wants “an immediate trial!” in the Senate following the decision from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to delay handing off the articles of impeachment to...
A new chance to end New York’s plague of ‘zombie homes’
Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signed a law allowing cities to reclaim and redevelop blighted homes across New York that have fallen into foreclosure. Local governments may now force lenders to...
Hip-Hop Hooray: State provides $3.5M grant to help build rap music museum in the Bronx
The $80 million Universal Hip Hop Museum is scheduled to open in the South Bronx in 2023.
Cuomo proposes crackdown on predatory debt collectors
Gov. Cuomo proposed a crackdown on predatory and abusive debt collectors in the latest rollout of his 2020 legislative agenda. The proposal would require the thousands of debt collectors that...
Gerrit Cole’s Yankees jersey and merch is finally on sale
Gerrit Cole is ending his year with another major accomplishment — the release of his official New York Yankees jersey. The pitcher was introduced during a Dec. 18 press conference...
Trial for accused Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz delayed until summer 2020
A Florida judge agreed to the delay after Cruz's defense lawyers pleaded for more time for the trial that was scheduled to begin on Jan. 27.
Whining works so well for Trump because sometimes he really is the victim
President Trump’s impeachment letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was nothing if not sincere. The missive establishes, if there were any doubt, that Trump hates impeachment with a burning passion,...
Gerrit Cole question shows just how much pressure is on Yankees' new hire
After not bringing Joe Girardi back following the 2017 season, when the Yankees lost Game 7 of the ALCS to the Astros, the club turned to a person who had...
De Blasio gets caught selling our schoolchildren yet again
Once again, Mayor Bill de Blasio stands exposed not (quite) as a crook but as a dissembling sleaze. This time, he’s been fingered for selling out schoolchildren to appease politically...
Brooklyn teen wins $43.5M after getting hit by Yeshiva bus
A Brooklyn jury has awarded a $43.5 million verdict to a girl who was struck by a school bus in 2017 when she was 11 years old, which gave her...
Pelosi’s newest dirty trick: Putting Trump’s Senate trial on hold
Ever since President Trump took office, liberals have bewailed his degradations, real and imagined, of various “norms.” Trump needs to stop tweeting, they say. He needs to start acting like...
Golden Tate contract twist clouds his Giants future
The Giants’ replacement for Odell Beckham Jr. also didn’t buy a house to sell it. Golden Tate brought a knack for circus catches to the Giants and has remained productive...
Pelosi’s latest stunt is fresh proof how cynical impeachment drive has been
House Democrats insisted they had to rush to vote out articles of impeachment, supposedly to keep President Trump from tainting the 2020 election. Yet now Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she...
At least 15 million TV viewers watched Trump get impeached
At least 15 million TV viewers tuned in Wednesday night to watch the historic House vote to impeach President Trump, the Nielsen company said. Fox News Channel and NBC attracted...
Manhattan judge strikes down de Blasio's Inwood rezoning plan
A Manhattan judge has delivered Mayor Bill de Blasio a big blow — by striking down his controversial neighborhood rezoning plan for a huge swath of Inwood. Manhattan Supreme Court...
Fresh veto bait for Gov. Cuomo
A couple of bad bills are now on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s desk — awaiting, we hope, well-deserved vetos. One is a complex giveaway to the ambulance-chasing bar: A. 2372/S. 6081...
How Knicks' point-guard dilemma changed since Elfrid Payton's efficient return
Elfrid Payton appeared in just four games this season under since-fired coach David Fizdale, missing what he described as “a month and some days” — including all of November —...
Times Bare: How the Naked Cowboy survives bone-chilling temps
Temperatures plummeted to such teeth-rattling lows on Thursday that the Naked Cowboy had to take drastic measures to keep warm -- pumping iron in a fur coat in a Midtown...
Bloomberg rolls out extensive $1.5T health care plan
Bloomberg’s medical policy would allow people to buy into a public option -- a Medicare-like health insurance policy that would be administered by the federal government but paid for by...
The best last-minute holiday sales at Nike, Wayfair and more
The holiday shopping rush is in full gear, which means there are still some major deals to score as you attempt to wrap up all that holiday gift hunting. From...
Robinhood app cheated users: financial watchdog
Robinhood — an app that promises millennials no-fee stock market trades — was caught selling its own customer trade orders to big Wall Street firms in deals that may have...
Ex-Poly Prep student says she was sexually abused by tennis coach in 1980s
A former student at Brooklyn’s elite Poly Prep Country Day School has filed a lawsuit claiming that a tennis coach, who worked for the school as recently as last month,...
Netflix releases trailer for Aaron Hernandez documentary
The streaming platform on Thursday released a chilling trailer for an upcoming documentary about the late NFL star-turned-killer.
Two pedestrians killed in separate box truck accidents
Two pedestrians were fatally struck on city streets in a pair of separate box-truck crashes on Thursday, police said. The first fatality occurred about 3:30 p.m. in Sunset Park, Brooklyn...
Drivers will pay higher tolls on new Mario M. Cuomo bridge
Motorists driving over the old Tappan Zee Bridge will be slapped with a toll hike come 2021, state officials announced Thursday. The state Thruway Authority approved its first toll increase...
Council speaker calls for probe into death of architect killed by falling debris
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson is calling for an investigation into the death Tuesday of prominent architect Erica Tishman, who was killed by a chunk of a facade that fell...
DOE probe finds only 2 of 28 yeshivas provide basic secular education
A damning new report on yeshiva schools in the city found that just two of 28 provided adequate secular education to their students, the Department of Education revealed Thursday. At...
NYC now the biggest city to require space for homeless with new bill
The City Council on Thursday voted 38-3 with two abstentions to favor of a bill guaranteeing homeless households receive 15 percent of rental apartments at new housing developments with more...
'Missing' footage of Epstein's first suicide attempt found: prosecutors
Whoops. Footage capturing the outside of Jeffrey Epstein's cell during his first suicide attempt is not missing, prosecutors said Thursday — correcting the bombshell assertion Wednesday that it was. "Earlier...
How Saquon Barkley feels about missing the Pro Bowl
Some things seemed like a given after Saquon Barkley was named 2018 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. An annual spot in the Pro Bowl, for starters. But Barkley was...
How Le'Veon Bell-Jets union went all wrong — and what comes next?
All you need to know about Le’Veon Bell’s first season with the Jets is his best game of 2019 came in a New Jersey bowling alley. That 251 he bowled...
Over 267M Facebook users had names, phone numbers leaked on dark web
More than 267 million names, phone numbers and user IDs of Facebook users were discovered on the dark web, cybersecurity researchers said Thursday. For the past two weeks, the massive...
Meeting on school official's anti-Semitic rant nixed over security concerns
“All I know is I’ve been told to cancel the meeting over security concerns,” Jersey City Board of Education President Sudhan Thomas told the Post.
New bill aims to thwart bad Santas by requiring background checks
A New York lawmaker is going after bad Santas with a bill that would require costumed characters who work with children to undergo background checks before getting hired. The bill,...
These are the real user names that Lyft is blocking
Lyft has a new policy: don’t be a “Dick.” The ride-hail giant on Thursday began booting users from its platform whose names it said don’t align with its community guidelines....
Cowboys' Dak Prescott insists he'll face Eagles despite messed-up shoulder
Dak Prescott says he'll be "good to go." The Cowboys quarterback declared himself available for Sunday's crucial duel with the Eagles despite being limited in practice Thursday for the second...
How and why 'Beetlejuice' got evicted by its Broadway theater
Its weekly grosses were so low, the Shuberts exercised the stop clause.
Outrage over ad implying Jesus' father was a mailman
Call it the Inaccurate Conception. An advertisement for Norway's postal service has sparked outrage and even prompted a petition against the ad, which insinuates Jesus Christ's father was a traveling...
Queens parents say DOE is keeping them in the dark on diversity plan
More than 1,200 people have signed an online petition demanding to know the composition of a DOE-curated "working group" tasked with helping to craft a District 28 diversification plan.
Warren campaign touts list of supporters — including 'predator' Ed Buck
This may not have been the endorsement Elizabeth Warren was looking for. Ahead of Thursday night's sixth Democratic presidential debate, the Massachusetts senator's presidential campaign trumpeted a list of endorsements...
The best decade in history and other commentary
Culture beat: The Best Decade in History “We are living through the greatest improvement in human living standards in history,” notes Matt Ridley at The Spectator. Among other things, global...
Trump welcomes ex-Dem to GOP after he voted against impeachment
The New Jersey congressman, one of three Democrats who voted against at least one article of impeachment, announced his decision to join the Republicans after days of speculation.
Ex-Packers star's family quarrel escalates in Christmas pageant arrests
Former Packers Pro Bowler Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila sparked an incident at a Green Bay church Tuesday night, when his two friends were arrested for unlawfully carrying concealed weapons and trespassing at...
White House defends Trump's attack on dead lawmaker John Dingell
The White House on Thursday defended President Trump’s attack on the late veteran Democratic Rep. John Dingell, as members of Congress blasted the president for insulting another veteran lawmaker after...
Ilhan Omar called adulteress as alleged lover divorces wife: report
Rep. Ilhan Omar was slammed as an adulteress in a Washington, DC, divorce court on Thursday as her political consultant/alleged lover formally split from his wife, a report said. Dr....
House passes USMCA deal, giving Trump big win on trade
The United States, Mexico and Canada Agreement, or USMCA, passed with bipartisan support after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her colleagues won concessions from an administration anxious to pass the...
Eddie Murphy returns to 'Saturday Night Live,' the show he saved
A dynamic year for Eddie Murphy culminates this weekend as the comic legend returns to "Saturday Night Live" for the first time in 35 years. Earlier this month, he was...
Cops identify crazed man accused of terrorizing Upper East Siders
Police have identified the man they say caused mayhem on the Upper East Side by slugging a woman in the face and chasing another man with a knife, police said...
Yankees have interest in Mets infielder to fill lefty void
Joe Panik's homecoming might be extended. There is mutual interest between the infielder and the Yankees, The Post's Joel Sherman confirmed on Thursday, though a deal between the two sides...
Public Enemy No. 2: Weirdo poops all over poor family's porch
What a sh--ty situation. Instead of holiday packages dropped on his porch, one Colorado homeowner got a stranger dropping a deuce. Scott McCoy saw 41 different videos from his doorbell...
Why Spurs' decline appears to be real
Heading into Thursday night’s game at home against the Brooklyn Nets, the San Antonio Spurs may be the most erratic disappointment in pro basketball. Since Nov. 29, the Spurs have...
Apple Watch booty selfie outs model’s cheating boyfriend
Time to get a new boyfriend.
Running back's disappearing playing time is a Giants mystery
The exception to the rule of the Giants making move after move to field a younger team wears No. 22. It seems a new defensive back debuts every week. First-year...
This genius gift-wrapping hack will totally change how you package your presents
You're gonna want to read this before Christmas Eve.
Jacoby Ellsbury isn't losing his $26 million without a fight
Jacoby Ellsbury isn't off the Yankees' payroll just yet. The Major League Baseball Players Association filed a grievance on behalf of the oft-injured outfielder, attempting to recover $26 million Ellsbury...
December Democratic debate: Time, channel and why candidates almost skipped
The sixth debate featuring the Democratic presidential candidates will take place from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Seven hopefuls, the smallest number...
Toddler traps himself inside Skee-Ball machine
A kid gets stuck in a skee-ball machine and becomes the subject of a viral video.
The Rangers' changing of the guard in goal is upon us
This was not Pat Shurmur stepping up to the mic to proclaim that Eli Manning had been deposed by Daniel Jones and was now the backup quarterback following a 15-year...
Facebook poised to run first-ever Super Bowl commercial
Big Blue isn’t going to the Super Bowl this year, but the big blue app is. Facebook — which over the past two years has endured a string of scandals...
Baby kidnapped from hospital in 1964 found living under another identity
A newborn baby who was abducted in 1964 from a Chicago hospital has been located living under a different name. Paul Fronczak, who was found in rural Michigan, was snatched...
Shameless couple caught having sex on bus
A UK couple decided to get jiggy with it on a bus passing by a school, as seen in a video of their randy ride which caused the pair to...
Olive Garden can't end 'Never Ending Pasta Bowl' deal
Olive Garden tried — and failed — to cure its customers’ craving for all-you-can-eat deals. Shares of the red-sauce mecca’s owner, Darden Restaurants, tumbled 5 percent Thursday after it revealed...
Former football coach arrested for 1981 cold-case murder
Detectives made a break in the murder of a Florida woman nearly 40 years ago when DNA in the case was linked to her son's former football coach, police said...
Whoa ho ho: Man mistakenly orders inflatable Santa the size of his house
A wacky dad left his neighbors in stitches after accidentally ordering an inflatable Santa the size of his house. Matty James bought the $130 blow-up decoration off eBay thinking it...
Violent pimp tried to dodge cops until bail reform kicked in: prosecutors
An alleged violent pimp with a "Sneak" tattoo on his face got arrested -- and told cops he had tried to stay on the lam until the new bail reform...
The world's smallest 'gingerbread house' is smaller than a human hair
Have yourself a tiny little Christmas! A Canadian scientist has built what’s likely the world’s smallest gingerbread house — a dazzling frosty abode that’s 10 times tinier than the width...
Barry Trotz blasts Predators coach after Islanders' blowout loss
Barry Trotz should have bigger concerns. Following the Islanders' embarrassing 8-3 home loss Tuesday against the Predators, Trotz called out Nashville coach Peter Laviolette for using his top power-play unit...
James Wiseman withdraws from Memphis after NCAA controversy
Memphis will be down a Wiseman heading into the holiday season. James Wiseman, the 7-foot-1 Tigers center and a potential No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, announced via...
Former teen model accuses Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault
A former teen model and aspiring actress from Poland says she was sexually abused by Harvey Weinstein when she was just 16, according to a new lawsuit. Kaja Sokola, now...
Boy in domestic violence shelter asks Santa for 'good dad' in heartbreaking letter
The letter is absolutely heartbreaking.
'Shady' jerk punches older woman over a train window
This guy needs to go to anger management. Watch the moment a younger man attacks an older woman on a train in Shanghai, China, after she closed a window shade,...
EU court sides with activist in Facebook data transfer fight
EU regulators must block tech companies from transferring data outside the bloc in cases in which privacy rules are broken, an advisor to the European Union’s top court said Thursday.
Half of US workers say they didn’t get a raise this year
An estimated half of US workers say they didn’t get a raise in the past year, a new Bankrate survey shows — a marked improvement over the previous year’s figure...
Watch out Duke, or you could suffer North Carolina's fate
Wofford went on the road Sunday and pulled off a stunning upset of North Carolina at the Dean Dome as a double-digit underdog. On Thursday, the Terriers go for the...
Falling ice forces street closures near Columbus Circle
Multiple blocks near Columbus Circle were off-limits to pedestrians and drivers for the second day in a row after reports of ice falling from an under-construction supertall skyscraper. West 58th...
ABC's ‘Live in Front of a Studio Audience’ sees huge ratings drop
The second installment of Norman Lear and Jimmy Kimmel's “Live in Front of a Studio Audience” on ABC faced a huge ratings dip Wednesday night. The 90-minute nostalgic tribute to...
Seagrams heiress-turned-Nxivm financier has sentencing postponed
A Brooklyn federal judge informed Seagram heiress and Nxivm financier Clare Bronfman Thursday that he’s considering giving her more prison time than recommended under federal guidelines — and postponed her...
Why Seth Lugo was ‘disappointed’ in Mets’ two big offseason moves
To Seth Lugo, the notion the Mets have six starting pitchers for five rotation spots is incorrect. Lugo says it’s actually at least seven starters for five spots. The right-handed...
Muslim doctor invents disposable headscarves for UK hospital
A Derby, England hospital has become the first in the UK to make sterile hijabs available to employees. The disposable headscarves were introduced by a medical resident who came up...
Less than half of US troops support Trump: poll
President Trump frequently boasts about his love for the US military — but the feeling is not universally mutual, according to a new Military Times poll. The survey, conducted from...
Yoenis Cespedes' 40-home-run brag leaks out: 'Go out with a bang'
Yoenis Cespedes plans on giving the Mets plenty of bang for their buck. Despite spending nearly two years away from baseball because of ankle fractures and surgery on both heels,...
Impeachment-hungry Dems are like crazed holiday shoppers: law expert
Democratic lawmakers who voted to impeach President Trump on Wednesday are not unlike impulse buyers swept up in getting their shopping done before the holidays, according to a leading law...
Squirrel wreaks havoc in home after jumping down chimney
Do you hear a funny squeaking noise? Reminiscent of an iconic scene in the movie "Christmas Vacation," an Ohio couple got a holiday surprise when they received an unexpected house...
150-year-old letter from Charles Dickens found
Charles Dickens, best known for writing "A Christmas Carol" nearly 170 years ago, passed away in 1870.
Nutty professor claims calling someone a 'nerd' or 'geek' should be a hate crime
A British psychotherapist stirred up a social media squabble Thursday when she suggested on national TV that calling someone a “nerd” or “geek” should be considered a hate crime. Dr....
De Blasio donor-turned-informant hit with jail time in NYPD corruption case
City Hall donor-turned-cooperator Jona Rechnitz was hit with a 10-month sentence on Thursday for his role in the NYPD corruption scandal, and must serve at least half that time behind...
Philadelphia house explosion sparks massive fire
The three-alarm fire broke out at the row house at South 8th and Reed streets just before noon, according to the Philadelphia Fire Department.
Husband of architect killed by falling facade shares emotional eulogy
"She packed 100 years of love and friendship and activities into 60 years," the grieving husband said, noting her generosity, energy and consummate time-management skills in balancing her career and...
Bank of England audio feed leaked to high-speed traders
An audio feed from Bank of England press conferences was reportedly leaked, giving some high-speed traders an upper hand. The United Kingdom's central bank said a third-party supplier gave clients...
'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' has a same-sex kiss – but not the one fans hoped for
Early viewers of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” spotted a scene with a significant kiss — but not between the characters fans were hoping for.
Giants podcast: Daniel Jones is back. Is Tom Coughlin next?
It's a brand-spankin'-new episode of your favorite New York Giants football podcast: "Blue Rush." Jimmy Failla opens the show joined by NY Post football columnist Steve Serby. They talk about...
The most popular dream jobs kids want to do when they grow up
What did you want to be when you grew up? A sixth of Americans wanted to be a doctor, according to new research.
NYPD has few details about investigation into Barnard student's murder
Police arrested 13-year-old Zyairr Davis last week on a charge of felony murder but released a 14-year-old suspect following several hours of questioning. A third suspect — believed to be...
GM recalls more than 900,000 trucks and cars
General Motors has recalled more than 900,000 trucks and cars worldwide over electrical and braking problems that could make crashes more likely. One of the two recalls covers more than...
Obama golfed in Hawaii as Trump was being impeached
While President Trump was hunkered down in the White House monitoring impeachment proceedings Wednesday, his predecessor in the Oval Office was hitting the links in Hawaii. Photos show Barack Obama...
Toyota upgrades humanoid robot to move faster and smoother
TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp. has unveiled an upgraded version of its human-shaped T-HR3 robot. The robot, which is controlled remotely by a person wearing a headset and wiring on...
Kevin McCarthy rips Pelosi for 'abuse of power' on impeachment
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Thursday ripped into Democrats for voting to impeach President Trump, asserting that they lowered the bar for ousting future presidents and damaged the Constitution...
The diet myths we have all fallen for
A study of 2,000 adults found 63 percent have believed something about food which they later found out to be untrue.
Alvin Ailey's Masazumi Chaya takes his bow after 47 years with company
Masazumi Chaya, a doctor and nurse’s son from Japan, expected to go to medical school. But at 17, he took a jazz-dance class and started performing on TV shows there....
Beyonce, Adidas to relaunch Ivy Park clothing line as 'gender neutral'
Adidas will start selling a new collection designed with singer Beyonce on Jan. 18 in a relaunch of her Ivy Park brand that includes shoes, clothes and accessories, mostly in...
UN announces $3B has been pledged to support refugees
GENEVA - States have pledged more than $3 billion to support refugees and about 50,000 resettlement places, the United Nations refugee agency said on Wednesday at the end of a...
Chipotle tests restaurant design to make takeout easier
Chipotle is testing a new restaurant design that aims to make it easier to pick up orders made online. The new open layout will boast features such as walk-up windows...
Tobacco use is dropping among men around the world
NEW YORK — Worldwide, the number of men using traditional tobacco products has finally started to decline, health officials said Thursday. Four out of five tobacco users globally are men,...
Inside WFAN host's risk amid Mike Francesa fallout: Won't play 'second fiddle'
There is a fine line between crazy and courageous — and WFAN’s overnight host John Jastremski seems intent on straddling it. Jastremski, 31, has not been offered a midday role...
Vegan parents charged with murder of 18-month-old they put on disturbing diet
Two vegans in Florida accused of starving their 18-month-old son to death by feeding him only raw fruits and vegetables have been indicted on murder charges, authorities said. Ryan Patrick...
Bus nearly runs over toddler in this heart-pounding video
That was a close call! Watch the terrifying moment a tot suddenly fell out of a vehicle at a stoplight in Baoding, China, landing mere inches away from a moving...
Courtroom chaos as mom of 3 slain kids attacks killer driver after light sentence
The Indiana mother whose three kids were killed in a bus stop crash charged at the driver convicted in their deaths in a chaotic courtroom scene that ended with her...
Wyoming students disciplined after going to school in KKK robes
Two students from a Wyoming high school were disciplined after showing up for classes in white robes intended to represent KKK apparel, officials said. The unidentified duo went Wednesday to...
Black cheerleader nixed from squad over natural hair, mom says
An 11-year-old Colorado girl was kicked off a cheerleading squad because her coach refused to let her compete with her natural hair, her mother claims. Tiyana Young, 27, told CBS...
The top MLB free agents remaining after three mega-deals
The biggest names are off the board in MLB free agency. Gerrit Cole is clean-shaven and holding a record-setting nine-year, $324 million contract to play in pinstripes. Stephen Strasburg got...
Lindsey Graham accuses Pelosi of plotting 'Constitutional extortion'
Sen. Lindsey Graham pulled no punches in responding to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on when, or if, she would deliver impeachment articles to the Senate, calling the threat "Constitutional extortion."...
Gangbangers get a combined 155 years for 'mind-numbing' execution of 9-year-old
Two Chicago gang members have been sentenced to a combined 155 years in prison for the "mind-numbing" execution of a 9-year-old boy four years ago. Gunman Dwright Doty, 26, was...
'Epstein didn't kill himself' goodies hottest holiday merch this Xmas
It's the most controversial time of the year. Following the August death of convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, a rash of sweaters, Christmas tree ornaments and other holiday goods have appeared...
Nancy Pelosi has 'a spring in her step' after impeaching Trump
She may have had a somber tone as House Democrats were impeaching President Trump -- even shooting members an icy glare when they clapped as the first article was passed...
Uber to pay $4.4 million in sexual harassment settlement
Uber has reached a multimillion-dollar settlement with federal officials who found that sexual harassment problems permeated corporate offices of the ride-hailing giant. Uber will set up a $4.4 million fund...
Owl be home for Christmas: Family finds bird in their tree
This “ornament” was a real hoot. A little girl in Georgia got a holiday season shock when she found a real-life owl in the family Christmas tree. Katie McBride Newman,...
Woman forced to return pooch to Queens animal rescue after custody battle
A Queens-based animal group has won a legal fight to get back a rescue dog from a Connecticut woman who took the pooch, then allegedly failed to give it proper...
'Sex is real': J.K. Rowling accused of transphobia over tweet
Harry Potter fans are Wingardium Livid-osa at JK Rowling. The children's book author has come out in defense of a British woman who was fired from her job for tweeting...
Police hand out $50 gift cards instead of tickets
When these drivers were pulled over in Knoxville, Tennessee, they expected police would give them a ticket. Instead, the Knox County Sheriff's Office, feeling the Christmas spirit, handed out $50...
Multimillionaire seeks 10 people to live with him in $5.6M 'paradise'
A multimillionaire iced coffee mogul from Germany is seeking 10 people to live with him in “paradise” -- his $5.6 million coastal New Zealand estate, according to new reports. Karl...
GOPers launch $2.5M attack ad against Rep. Max Rose, vulnerable Dems
A pro-Trump group with ties to House GOP leadership launched a $2.5 million TV and digital ad blitz slamming nine vulnerable Democrats who voted for impeachment -- including Staten Island...
Pipe collapse — not grease clog — caused Queens sewage flood: report
The massive sewage spill that forced dozens of families out of their homes in Queens was caused by a catastrophic pipe collapse — and not a grease clog caused by...
Shooter and one victim dead, two injured in shooting at Rhode Island senior complex
A 66-year-old resident of a senior housing complex in Rhode Island shot a 47-year-old female staffer there dead and injured two other women before fatally shooting himself Thursday morning, according...
Johnson unveils Brexit plan to leave the EU by Jan. 31
LONDON — Prime Minister Boris Johnson signaled an end to Britain's era of Brexit deadlock Thursday, announcing a packed legislative program intended to take the UK out of the European...
Massive hawk wasp carries off spider twice its size in hair-raising photo
A nightmarish scene involving a wasp carrying a giant spider in Australia has taken social media by storm. The viral pic of the creepy-crawly incident snapped in Bronte, Sydney depicts...
Toddler gets into birthing pool to 'help' mom deliver baby brother
She went above and beyond in her role as big sister. A 4-year-old mini midwife from the UK made waves after helping her mom deliver her baby brother in a...
Paulina Gretzky celebrates birthday with Dustin Johnson in St. Barths
Paulina Gretzky is celebrating her 31st birthday in style.
Janoris Jenkins still doesn't get it
The Saints know exactly what they signed up for. Less than a week after Janoris Jenkins was cut by the Giants for calling a fan a "retard" and failing to...
Philippines clan members found guilty in horrific 2009 massacre
MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine court on Thursday found key members of a powerful political clan guilty of a 2009 massacre in a southern province that left 57 people dead,...
Evidence of world's oldest forest unearthed in upstate New York
Scientists have unearthed evidence in New York of the world's oldest forest, dating back nearly 400 million years. The fossilized forest, which is 386 million years old, was discovered in...
Goldman Sachs in talks to pay $2B in 1MDB bribery scandal
Goldman Sachs Group Inc is in talks with the US government and a state regulator to possibly pay up to $2 billion and admit guilt to resolve investigations into its...
Vandal painted Nazi symbols on library in upstate New York
Police are searching for a suspect caught on surveillance video spray-painting swastikas and other Nazi symbols on a library and at a US military recruitment office in Olean, New York....
The sad, chaotic ending of Tom Coughlin's Jaguars chapter
Tom Coughlin's time in Jacksonville was ending, but did it have to end like this? Pro Football Talk reported on Wednesday that Coughlin was planning to step down as the...
Body-painted PETA activists protest seafood market as 'dead fish'
They were dead on arrival. Animal rights activists showed up to an Australian seafood market dressed as dead fish. Their costumes were made almost entirely of body paint. The PETA...
Man with Down syndrome running for office in Peru
Bryan Russell is waging a longshot bid to become a national Peruvian lawmaker, going door to door in Lima to ask for votes. He is a candidate for center-right party,...
Devastating cyberattack has already cost New Orleans $1 million
NEW ORLEANS – The city of New Orleans has launched a forensic investigation into the cyberattack that has crippled the city’s digital infrastructure for days. Officials said the city was...
YouTube's highest-paid star is an 8-year-old boy making $26M
YouTube's highest-paid influencer makes eight figures — and he isn't even 10 years old yet. Forbes has named 8-year-old Ryan Kaji as 2019's best-paid YouTube star. Kaji's channel Ryan's World...
'Act of evil': 15 horses 'hunted' and shot dead in Kentucky
Fifteen horses -- some of them pregnant or very young -- appear to have been shot dead at a Kentucky strip mine in a “very large act of evil,” according...
2019's most overrated and over-hated figures in baseball
To think, when the Overrated and Over-hated list first touched down on this planet, social media was barely a thing. Analytics was in its infancy. And Democrats and Republicans occasionally...
Trump campaign raises $5 million on day of impeachment
President Trump's re-election campaign raked in $5 million in donations Wednesday -- the day the House of Representatives voted to impeach him, his campaign manager said. "Incredible fundraising numbers!" manager...
Georgia mom arrested over chilling threat to put a bullet through son's bullies
An unhinged Georgia mother threatened to kill a group of students for allegedly bullying her 11-year-old son at school, police said. Cirea Oliver, 29, remains held without bail after cops...
McConnell slams 'most rushed ... and most unfair' impeachment inquiry
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday slammed President Trump’s impeachment as the “most rushed, least thorough and most unfair” in modern history — and accused Democrats of being “too...
Flirting with co-workers helps reduce stress, study says
Workplace flirtation that doesn’t veer into sexual-harassment territory is linked to positive, stress-relieving feelings, new research suggests.
These productivity hacks can help you start 2020 on the right foot
As you inch closer to 2020, it’s hard not to reflect on everything you’ve accomplished in the last year. And, of course, everything you didn’t. There’s no need to dwell...
Divisive UK election generated over 15 million tweets
LONDON - More than 15 million tweets were posted during the campaign leading up to Britain’s parliamentary election last week, up 66 percent from the previous election in 2017, Twitter...
Losing even a modest amount of weight could reduce breast cancer risk: study
Overweight women over the age of 50 could see a reduction in their risk of developing breast cancer if they lost weight, according to a new study.
Australia declares new state of emergency as bushfires rage
Australia declares a new state of emergency as bushfires rage through Sydney.
Pork futures: Half of Americans estimated to be obese by 2030
There’s no way to sugarcoat this news: Nearly half of American adults will be obese within a decade and one-quarter will be severely so, a new report predicts. It corrects...
Oscars 2020 likely to be hostless after last year's success
Host without the most — the 2020 Oscars may be host-less once again. Last year, after would-be host Kevin Hart, 40, was disgraced for refusing to apologize for a history...
The internet's boyfriend returns in 'To All the Boys' sequel trailer
The internet’s boyfriend is back! No, that’s not Adam Driver or Timothee Chalament — it’s Peter Kavinsky. The fictional jock with a heart of gold, played by Noah Centineo, 23,...
Dental patients in Tennessee urged to get HIV, hepatitis tests
Some dental patients in Tennessee have been advised to undergo HIV and hepatitis B and C testing after a dentist in the state failed to properly sterilize dental equipment, according...
Ex-CEO convicted in massive fraud case gets early release from prison
Disgraced former telecom executive Bernie Ebbers — who helped carry out one of history's biggest accounting frauds — will get out of prison early because his health is failing. Manhattan...
New Yorkers bear the chill in coldest day of the season
Baby, it’s extremely cold outside. Teeth-rattling temperatures are gripping the Big Apple, making Thursday the coldest day of the season so far this year. “It’s cold today and the wind...
2 straphangers stabbed in separate subway incidents: cops
Two straphangers were stabbed early Thursday in separate incidents on subway trains, police said. One victim was dozing on a southbound 4 train near Nevins Street station at about 4:45...
Trump rips impeachment, touts GOP in morning tweetstorm
President Trump on Thursday lashed out that his impeachment constituted "PRESIDENTIAL HARASSMENT!" -- while insisting it had "united" Republicans "like never before." "I got Impeached last might without one Republican...
Rep. Mark Meadows, a key Trump ally, won't seek re-election
Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC), one of President Trump's staunchest defenders in Congress, will not seek another term, he announced Thursday. The four-term lawmaker said in a statement that he "struggled...
'Sex predator' nurse accused of molesting patients, recording hundreds of them
A twisted emergency room nurse in Pennsylvania sexually assaulted patients and secretly recorded hundreds of them on video, authorities said. Michael David Bragg, a 39-year-old nurse at UPMC Carlisle, victimized...
AOC slams Tulsi Gabbard over 'present' vote on impeachment articles
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Tulsi Gabbard for being the only House Democrat to vote "present" on impeachment articles against President Trump and refusing to take a...
Creep rapes, robs Bushwick woman after breaking window with brick
A creep used a brick to smash his way into a Brooklyn apartment, where he raped and robbed a woman, police said Thursday. The unidentified man lobbed a brick through...
McConnell slams Trump impeachment on Senate floor
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell addressed the Senate floor Thursday morning to publicly address the "precedent-breaking" impeachment of President Trump. "At 9:30am tomorrow morning, on the Senate floor, I will...
Radio show axed after host wished for 'nice school shooting' during impeachment coverage
A Denver radio show was yanked off the air after a host joked that he wanted a “nice school shooting” to break up the constant coverage of President Trump’s impeachment,...
Instagram bans influencers from hawking guns, vapes
Instagram is banning influencers from getting paid to hawk vape products and guns as part of a crackdown on promotional posts. The Facebook-owned photo-sharing platform said it will no longer...
Prince Andrew sex accuser says death threats are 'not credible'
Prince Andrew’s sex accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre said the death threats she's recently received are "not credible" -- but insisted she remains "concerned and vigilant" for her safety. Giuffre, a...
Prince Andrew skipped Beatrice's engagement bash, but will walk her down aisle
Disgraced Prince Andrew skipped his daughter's engagement party out of "fear of embarrassment" over his sex scandal -- but still plans to walk her down the aisle, according to reports....
Germany says 'auf wiedersehen' to Uber rental cars
A German court on Thursday banned Uber ride-hailing services in Germany, arguing the U.S. company lacks a necessary license to offer passenger transport services using rental cars. The verdict is...
Bat-crazed guy spends more time with bats than his wife
Move over, Bruce Wayne. This wildlife enthusiast in Berkshire, UK, is the real Batman. While James Shipman makes a living as a tree planter, he volunteers up to 40 hours...
Australia wildfires: New South Wales declares state of emergency
Australia’s most populous state of New South Wales declared a seven-day state of emergency Thursday as oppressive conditions fanned around 100 wildfires. Around 2,000 firefighters were battling the blazes, half...
Rangers podcast: Phil Esposito takes trip down memory lane
It's a brand-new episode of everyone's favorite New York Rangers hockey podcast, "Up In The Blue Seats" with Ron Duguay. The former Ranger opens the show addressing the team's past...
Jets podcast: What went wrong with Le'Veon Bell
Brian Costello opens a brand-new episode of the "Gang's All Here" podcast talking about the feel inside the Jets locker room this week, with two essentially meaningless games left. Longtime...
American Airlines mechanic pleads guilty to sabotaging plane: reports
A California mechanic who worked for American Airlines for more than 30 years has pleaded guilty to tampering with an aircraft in a deal to avoid a maximum sentence of...
Second Chinese national arrested for illegally entering Mar-a-Lago
A Chinese national was arrested for illegally entering President Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida and refusing to leave — the second time a person from China was arrested for trespassing...
Yankees wooed Gerrit Cole with a special bottle of wine
Before traveling to Southern California two weeks ago to meet with Gerrit Cole, the Yankees filled a container shaped like a home plate that housed tablets with reams of information...
This Giant's future is murky
Evan Engram might have trouble sleeping this weekend from the pain caused by foot surgery. But that’s nothing compared to how Engram will feel if he gets a message this...
Nets' foes starting to notice Jarrett Allen's dunks
SAN ANTONIO — With the injury-riddled Nets short on offensive weapons, opponents are predictably trying to take away the most efficient one Brooklyn has: Jarrett Allen dunking. Allen has developed...
15 years for Hawaii man who tried to blackmail teen for sex
A federal judge sentenced a Honolulu man to 15 years in prison for trying to blackmail a teen girl into having sex with him using topless photos.
Rangers welcoming brief respite
It’s a short breather in the schedule, but the Rangers will take it. Following a day off Tuesday, the Blueshirts returned to the ice for a light practice Wednesday with...
75-year-old woman fatally struck by car in Brooklyn
A 75-year-old woman was killed on Wednesday when she was struck by a car while attempting to cross the street in Brooklyn. Xue You was struck by a 2019 Jeep...
Man arrested in Hawaii in connection with Beverly Hills synagogue vandalism
LOS ANGELES — A 24-year-old Pennsylvania man has been arrested in Hawaii in connection with last weekend’s vandalism of Nessah Synagogue in Beverly Hills, Calif. Anton Nathaniel Redding of Millersville,...
'Survivor' host Jeff Probst apologizes to contestant for handling of #MeToo incident
Kellee Kim, an MBA student from Costa Mesa, first expressed concerns about fellow contestant Dan Spilo inappropriately touching her and other young female players in the season premiere.
'They're after you': Trump tweets post-impeachment meme to supporters
President Trump on Wednesday tweeted a cryptic meme after House Democrats voted to impeach him, suggesting they're not out to get him — they're actually after his followers. Trump tweeted...
Donald Trump jokes that late Rep. John Dingell is in hell
Rep. Debbie Dingell said her "healing" process was damaged by President Trump on Wednesday when he made a joke that implied her late husband, former Rep. John Dingell, may be...
The story behind Gerrit Cole's first Yankees shave
Gerrit Cole knew his beard had to vanish before Wednesday’s press conference at Yankee Stadium, per club rules. He also understood the morning was filled with things to do and...
Bronx man, mother indicted for trying to hire hitman to kill son’s romantic rival
A Bronx man, who shot a neighbor in a spat over a woman, was indicted along with his mother on Wednesday for trying to hire a hitman to keep the...
Nets getting bailed out by their defense right now
SAN ANTONIO — The Nets’ shooting touch is broken. But they’ve defended well enough to get by while they try to fix it. It remains to be seen how long...