January 8, 2020
Charlotte Tilbury’s new Pillow Talk eye shadow palette is already a Hollywood fave
Hollywood glam can be your beauty theme for the new year with Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk eye shadow palette — which is the latest addition to the brand’s popular Pillow...
Gunman in bungled 'Fast and Furious' gun-running operation sentenced to life in prison
The man who fatally shot a border patrol agent during the botched gun-running sting operation known as “Fast and Furious” was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday.
Knicks never stood a chance in this blowout
SALT LAKE CITY — The disaster unfolded as predicted, The Knicks were missing their two top scorers, forwards Julius Randle (personal) and Marcus Morris (neck), and were on the second...
Powell dominates as Seton Hall ends Xavier's home dominance
CINCINNATI — With its best player back from a concussion, Seton Hall is on its best surge of the season, all the way to the top of the Big East....
Anatomy teacher at Christian school busted for bedding teen student
An anatomy teacher at a private Christian school in Texas was arrested for an alleged months-long sexual relationship with an 18-year-old student, a report said. The relationship between Lacey Jo...
Joe Judge has the support of two football coaching legends
The nine words carry plenty of weight on their own. Add in that they come from Bill Belichick? The scale could break. “One of the best coaches I have been...
Ex-boyfriend in homeless veteran GoFundMe scam faces federal indictment
A New Jersey man who has already pleaded guilty in state court to participating in an online donation fraud scheme involving a homeless veteran was indicted Wednesday on federal charges.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg gives health update
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg confirmed that she is “cancer-free” after beating the disease for the fourth time. She underwent treatment for pancreatic cancer last summer. The 86-year-old liberal...
What Mike McCarthy brings to Cowboys pressure cooker
FRISCO, Texas — Mike McCarthy used to drive by the statues every day when arriving for work at Lambeau Field, so there never was much need to tell him what...
Yankees sign pitcher who once recorded most insane strikeout
The Yankees on Wednesday reportedly signed minor-leaguer Nick Tropeano, who might be the only pitcher in history to throw a one-pitch strikeout. Yes, a one-pitch strikeout. It was with the...
Nets' strategy for keeping key piece on the court
Caris LeVert wanted to be on the court, but he understood why that wasn’t going to happen. LeVert, playing in just his second game Tuesday night after missing eight weeks...
Burglar takes holiday slumber after making his own Christmas dinner in Taco Bell
A hungry burglar broke into a Taco Bell in Georgia on Christmas morning, cooked some food in the restaurant's deep fryer, then laid down for a nap.
Macy’s is closing over two dozen stores
Macy’s is closing 29 stores in coming weeks despite the company reporting some improvement in comparable-stores sales during the crucial holiday shopping season. In an email to The Associated Press,...
Florida teacher busted after Geek Squad finds child porn on laptop
A 69-year-old Florida middle school teacher was reportedly arrested after Best Buy workers found child pornography on his laptop while repairing the device. William Crawford, who taught for 10 years...
Celebs, activists using Australia bushfires to push dangerous climate change myth: Devine
Celebrities and posturing greenies the world over have seized the opportunity of Australia’s bushfire catastrophe to push the dangerous myth that climate change is to blame. “When one country faces...
Wall Street has the weapons to fight Iran fallout
Wall Street was thrilled yesterday that tensions in the Middle East seem to be lessening, even though just hours before, Iran fired missiles at the US military in the region....
eBay exec David Doctorow to become CEO of Move Inc.
News Corp. said Wednesday that David Doctorow will become chief executive of Move Inc., operator of realtor.com, effective Feb. 3. Doctorow joins Move from eBay, where he served as head...
GOP senators slam Trump administration for 'demeaning' Iran briefing
A Republican senator on Wednesday slammed the Trump administration for what he called an “insulting and demeaning” briefing on its stated legal justification for the drone attack that killed Iran’s...
Off-the-road rage: Woman wrecks computers at NJ motor vehicle office over long lines
A woman was arrested for destroying $23,000 in computer equipment at a New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission office in a rage over the long line of customers, a report said....
Indiana teen gets 65 years in jail for killing pregnant cheerleader
An Indiana teen who admitted to killing a pregnant cheerleader received a jail sentence of 65 years on Wednesday. Aaron Trejo, 17, told investigators he stabbed Breana Rouhselang to death in...
When the Giants realized Joe Judge would shock everyone
The Giants categorized all the advance information they could gather on Joe Judge and, from afar, he was impressive enough to be on the list of seven candidates they wanted...
‘Jeopardy!' Greatest of All Time: Here's who dominated the second night of competition
Who is James Holzhauer? Answer: The "Jeopardy" champion who won the second night of the much-anticipated Greatest of All Time tournament. Holzhauer -- who catapulted into the "Jeopardy!" record books...
Where Rangers' focus is turning as three-goalie shuffle begins
David Quinn remembered the moment when he thought he saw his Rangers make a big, collective mental adjustment — an adjustment they’re going to need even more now in the...
Before-and-after satellite images show damage to Iraqi base hit by Iran
Before-and-after satellite images of an Iraqi air base targeted in Iran’s attack on US troops shows the damage from the strikes. One of the images released by Planet Labs Inc....
For fox sake: Elderly ex-firefighter defeats rabid animal for second time
An 88-year-old man in Maine beat off a rabid fox with his walking cane last week — the second time in about four months that he battled one of the...
St. John's destroyed in disappointing no-show
WASHINGTON — Losing at home to No. 11 Butler was understandable. Falling at Xavier was expected. This? No, this performance was a different level of disappointing for St. John’s. Not...
Pizza boss' anti-Semitic tirade included joke about burning Jews 'like Hitler,' suit claims
A New Jersey teenage pizza delivery driver says his manager went on an anti-Semitic tirade, including joking about burning Jews, when he asked for the night off on a Jewish...
How to declutter your home, according to professional organizers
Don't mess around! Five organizers share tips and tricks for cleaning out and arranging bedrooms, playrooms, closets, pantries, under-sink storage areas and more.
Toddler hit in head by foul ball at Astros game has permanent brain damage
A 2-year-old girl sustained permanent brain damage, leaving her at risk for a lifetime of seizures after she was struck in the head by a foul ball during a Houston...
76ers' plea to Ben Simmons is getting more desperate
The 76ers came into the season labeled by many as title contenders after bringing back Tobias Harris and signing Al Horford, but questions arose over their 3-point shooting ability and...
How the Jets can avoid another Le'Veon Bell disaster
The Jets’ offseason to-do list is a long one. They must decide who to add in free agency, who to target in the draft and who to keep among their...
Gruesome Grindr murder suspect allegedly chased half-naked man outside his home
The Grindr date charged with murdering hairdresser Kevin Bacon -- allegedly slitting his throat before stringing him up from then rafters and eating his testicles -- had been stopped a...
Soho townhouse that was a convent to list for $65K/month
A townhouse at 38 Prince St. is about to hit the market as a $65,000-a-month rental. The five-story home was originally the west wing of the convent of Old Saint...
America's deadly failure on organ donations
In June 2014, while my son was asleep on an operating table, I laid down to serve as his living organ donor. A surgeon removed a third of my liver...
RealReal CEO buys condo in the Woolworth Building
Here 34th-floor unit in the Woolworth Tower Residences has three bedrooms over 3,282 square feet.
Quality Meats' Michael Stillman pays $7M for East Side co-op
Restaurateur Stillman of Smith & Wollensky fame and his wife Allison are the proud new owners of a four-bedroom apartment at 29 E. 64th St.
Guitar god James 'Blood' Ulmer recalls when Soho was a garment district
With his freeform mix of jazz, blues and funk James "Blood" Ulmer was once described by Newsweek as "the most original guitarist since Jimi Hendrix and Wes Montgomery." The New...
Islanders star's Anna Kendrick pursuit led to embarrassing coach moment
Even Islanders coach Barry Trotz kept up with Anthony Beauvillier’s romantic pursuit. After Beauvillier shot his shot with actress Anna Kendrick at the end of December, writing "Hi @AnnaKendrick47" on...
An insane 'feminist' attack on Alcoholics Anonymous
The New York Times has drunk the woke Kool-Aid and, in doing so, turned against one of the most effective tools against problem drinking. A Dec. 27 op-ed piece headlined...
Cuomo targets Medicaid spending at local level to close $6B budget deficit
Gov. Andrew Cuomo threw down the gauntlet in a bid to close the state's yawning $6 billion budget deficit, suggesting that New York City and other local governments cough up...
Massive Long Island estate asking $30M finds a buyer
The 90-acre property with a 15-bedroom mansion has been in the family of steel magnate Howard Phipps since 1903.
The NYPD is ready if Iran tries to strike here
The New York Police Department has boosted security to thwart potential terrorist attacks following Iran’s threats to punish America for killing its top military general, Qassem Soleimani, in Iraq. Though...
The muzzling of Andrew Yang and other commentary
From the left: The Muzzling of Andrew Yang The Democratic primary field is narrowing — but, sighs Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting analyst Julie Hollar, “Andrew Yang still can’t get...
Eagles coach confuses everyone in strange water bottle video
Water you doing? During an end-of-season press conference on Wednesday, Eagles head coach Doug Pederson and general manager Howie Roseman both addressed the media, but neither of their words were...
Emmys 2020: Who should host, if anyone?
The 72nd Emmy Awards are officially set for Sept. 20, ABC announced on Wednesday. But while the date is set, the network still hasn't yet tipped its hand on whether...
Why HBO's 'The Outsider' will stray from Stephen King's book
Fans of Stephen King's novel "The Outsider" will immediately notice that liberties have been taken with the story when HBO's limited series based on the 2018 book debuts Sunday night....
Ring fires creepy employees for looking in on customers' videos
Home security company Ring has fired employees for watching in on customers’ videos, according to a new letter from parent company Amazon. “Over the last four years, Ring has received...
A slap on the wrist for assaulting an NYPD cop
Outrageous: Reputed Crips gang-banger Courtney Thompson got barely a wristslap for flinging a bucket of water at two police officers’ heads in one of several anti-police dousings last summer. Thompson,...
Leaving a voicemail is rude — and other secrets of digital etiquette
Is putting a period at the end of a text message passive-aggressive? Or is it just ending the sentence? There are nuances to good netiquette, says Victoria Turk, an editor...
Not cool: Man allegedly doused woman in ranch amid argument
Racine, Wisconsin, resident Maurice Thomas, 53, allegedly entered the woman's home and got into a saucy argument.
Will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle use royal family last name if they ditch titles?
Could Prince Harry soon become regular ole Harry? When Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, dropped the bombshell announcement that they will quit the royal family, speculation ran rampant...
Digging into Joe Judge's mysterious Giants coaching staff
Joe Judge spent the last decade coaching under Nick Saban and Bill Belichick. Joe Judge spent the last decade coaching only under Nick Saban and Bill Belichick. So, though the...
Cuomo's State of the State Address skipped over NY's most urgent needs
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State Address on Wednesday was full of his usual sound and fury, signifying next to nothing — and exhausting anyone who had to sit...
'Like a Boss' movie review: Another witless chick flick
Sometimes Hollywood feels hopelessly out of touch, like a movie's director and writers haven't set foot outside the studio walls in years. It's rare, though, that you have characters inside...
These first cousins could face prison for having a baby
Michael Lee and Angela Peang can hardly wait for the birth of their first child — even if it results in them spending time behind bars. The husband and wife...
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are hypocrites — abdicate or stay!
How’s this for quitting your job: Abandon every aspect you hate, while continuing to reap all the benefits you love. This, in effect, is what Prince Harry and Meghan Markle...
The Chicken Littles got everything wrong on Trump and Iran: Goodwin
If you went to bed early Tuesday, you were surprised to wake up Wednesday and learn that World War III has been delayed. No doubt you were also shocked that...
Nanny immediately suspected Connecticut man in wife's disappearance: cops
Lauren Almeida told detectives she sent Jennifer three text messages that weren't on the afternoon of May 24, according to the warrant on which Fotis was arrested Tuesday on murder...
Knicks veteran's fine for dangerous slap could have been much worse
SALT LAKE CITY — Bobby Portis was thankful the NBA fined him and didn’t suspend him for Wednesday’s Utah game, but he still plans to appeal the $25,000 hit. Portis...
Cancer death rates are dropping in US, report says
Cancer's goin' down.
Cuomo dodges bail reform issues in State of the State address
The stunning omission came despite his publicly admitting earlier this week that the brand new bail-reform law is in need of "changes," Cuomo didn't once mention the pressing issue in...
Conjoined twins successfully separated by 78-member team in Nigeria
Two conjoined twins were successfully separated during a procedure by a 78-member team in Nigeria, hospital officials announced Wednesday. Mercy and Goodness Ede were joined at the chest and abdomen...
Escort debuts 'sex-proof' makeup for sex workers
The art of seduction has new war paint. Heaux Cosmetics is a new line of “sex-proof” makeup — gels, powders and pastes — designed specifically for sex workers. “A lot...
Twitter will allow users to restrict comments on posts
Twitter plans to fight internet trolls by testing a new feature that allows users to control who can reply to their posts, the company said Wednesday. The social media service...
Councilman calls for ethics probe of de Blasio's use of NYPD in 2020 bid
A Queens Councilman has asked the city's Conflicts of Interest Board to investigate how Mayor Bill de Blasio was able to bill taxpayers over $60,000 for NYPD security as he...
Ex-cop's guns taken amid son's probe into deadly fire on 'Motherless Brooklyn' set
A retired cop says the city took away his guns as retribution — because his fire-inspector son stumbled onto an alleged city conspiracy to protect Ed Norton's production company amid...
'Bachelor' stars' $1 million DraftKings scandal is getting uglier
This could get ugly. The second-place finisher in this past weekend's "Millionaire Maker" tournament on DraftKings has retained representation in the dispute of collusion charges against "Bachelor in Paradise" stars...
'Supermarket Sweep' reboot hosted by Leslie Jones coming to ABC
Good news nostalgic game show fans! ABC has officially nabbed the highly anticipated "Supermarket Sweep" reboot with "Saturday Night Live" alum Leslie Jones as host, ABC Entertainment president Karey Burke...
Alcohol-related deaths in America doubled over past two decades
Here’s to cutting back! The number of Americans who have died from alcohol-related problems has more than doubled in the past two decades, according to a new study. Researchers reviewed...
NFL playoff hero's gloves were on eBay and he's not happy
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph thought he was signing the gloves he wore during Sunday’s playoff win over the New Orleans Saints for a charity benefit, but they instead...
Shopping at bargain bin is best for Sony Open bettors
Justin Thomas is the 5/1 favorite at William Hill sportsbooks to win this weekend’s PGA Tour stop at the Sony Open in Hawaii, a week after beating Patrick Reed and...
Owner of Corona beer chokes on marijuana company stake
Constellation Brands took another big hit from its bet on Canadian pot company Canopy Growth, which shaved the most recent quarter’s earnings by more than 10 percent. The brewer of...
Jake Paul thinks Antonio Brown would 'get his a— whooped' by brother
"He'd get dropped faster than he got dropped from the Patriots," the Youtube said.
Flying cars you can hail among vehicles debuting at CES
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s ... an Uber? The ride-sharing giant at CES revealed a flying concept vehicle it says you’ll one day be able to hail straight...
'Burberry Bandit' bank robber busted again after bail reform release
Manhattan's notorious "Burberry Bandit" bank robber was released from jail under the state's new bail reform laws — only to be bagged again after he allegedly tried to knock over...
Pelosi plans vote to limit Trump's war powers over Iran
The House of Representatives will vote Thursday to limit President Trump’s war-making powers on Iran in the wake of the drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani. Speaker Nancy...
Man accused of stealing tools busted after coming back for more
What a tool! A 65-year-old man made a clean getaway after he was caught on surveillance video snatching hundreds of dollars worth of tools from a Brooklyn construction site on...
Jake Fromm might be NFL draft's most polarizing quarterback
Jake Fromm is taking the leap. The Georgia quarterback announced Tuesday that he will forego his senior season and enter the 2020 NFL Draft. Fromm, 21, put together an impressive...
Bill Clinton once posed with Ghislaine Maxwell on Jeffrey Epstein's 'Lolita Express' jet
The photos were taken on a September 2002 trip to Africa that the accuser, Chauntae Davies, took with Clinton and other celebrities on Epstein's so-called private "Lolita Express" jet.
Baghdad hit with two rockets, including one near US embassy
Two Katyusha rockets struck inside Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone Wednesday, including one that fell about 300 feet away from the US embassy, police sources told Reuters. No fatalities were...
Joe Judge's first words as Giants coach: 'Mission is clear'
The Giants on Wednesday afternoon made official what a bit more than 24 hours earlier was barely an afterthought and certainly not on anyone’s radar – at least not on...
Pols split along party lines over Iranian general strike after Trump team briefing
The Trump administration on Wednesday briefed key members of congress on the legal rationale for killing the top Iranian military commander — and lawmakers broke along partisan lines in their...
Rag & Bone selling $395 Pizza Rat sweater
An overpriced sweater somehow feels like the natural end point for the humble creature.
Joel Embiid's mangled finger could become bigger 76ers issue
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will miss Thursday night's matchup with the Boston Celtics due to a dislocated left ring finger, the team announced Wednesday. Embiid suffered the injury in...
Incredible images of rarely-seen ‘dark side’ of Moon released by China's rover
The first-ever vehicle to make a soft landing on the 'dark-side' of the Moon has taken some eerie snapshots of its rarely-seen surface China's Chang'e-4 spacecraft was sent on its...
How the Panthers made Matt Rhule forget about the Giants
Once Matt Rhule had a seven-year offer from the Carolina Panthers, he knew where he wanted to be -- though the reported $62 million he's getting probably didn't hurt either....
Giants were 'blown away' by Joe Judge's plan for future
Former Giants center Shaun O’Hara was sitting at general manager Dave Gettleman’s lunch table Tuesday when news broke that the team hired Joe Judge as head coach. While discussing the...
Woman loses two teeth in Greenwich Village attack
A 23-year-old woman lost two teeth when a man randomly slugged her in Greenwich Village on Wednesday morning, according to police. The victim, who lives on the Upper West Side,...
Why you'll be seeing bizarre bats on new quarters
These bats are coming to local bank branches. The Federal Reserve is set to release five new quarter designs as part of its America the Beautiful Quarters Program this year...
Gorilla at San Diego zoo treated for cataract
A 3-year-old lowland gorilla who lives at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park underwent eye surgery to remove a cataract last month, the zoo announced Monday. A team of eye...
Connecticut man charged in wife’s murder borrowed friend's ax before her disappearance
Forensic experts are examining an ax that Fotis Dulos borrowed from a friend about a month before his estranged wife, Jennifer Dulos, went missing, according to a report Wednesday. Connecticut...
Florida woman busted with $1.2M of cocaine during traffic stop: cops
A "nervous" Florida woman was pulled over in a routine traffic stop -- and state troopers then found $1.2 million worth of cocaine allegedly stuffed inside her ride, authorities said....
Ex-NYPD cop gets one day in jail, probation for lying to grand jury
A former NYPD cop who admitted to lying about a suspect to a grand jury -- claiming the man tried to mow him down with a car -- will not...
Trump administration cannot enforce 'public charge' rule
A New York appeals court on Wednesday upheld a lower court ruling blocking the Trump Administration from enacting a new regulation making it easier to deny green cards and visas...
This candy-inspired jewelry line is delicious
Instagram’s fave jeweler, Stephanie Gottlieb, nearly cried when Robyn Blair, the artist whose candied work has become a sensation, first visited her office. “Robyn brought all her jewelry in this...
Founder of animal sanctuary busted after hundreds of carcasses discovered
A woman who founded an Illinois animal sanctuary faces cruelty charges after hundreds of carcasses were found in shallow graves at her property, according to reports. Corrine DiLorenzo, 38, was...
Apple Pay glitch saddles NYC straphangers with accidental charges
Dozens of straphangers have been slugged with bogus charges by the MTA's new fare readers — simply by walking past them. The OMNY tap-and-go fare readers have been taking a...
'Unicorn' face mask recalled for causing burns and blisters
Face masks are meant to give skin a bright and even tone. But now, a popular skincare brand is recalling one of its products over complaints of it causing swelling,...
Woman robbed at knife-point on Bronx subway platform: cops
A woman was robbed at knifepoint on a Bronx subway platform in the middle of the afternoon, police said Wednesday. The 30-year-old victim was standing on the platform of the...
Controversial bluetooth tampon lets you know when it needs changing
It's a worry most women will have faced - the horror of a leaked tampon. To curb that anxiety, a US-based firm has designed a smart tampon which lets you...
92-year-old woman found dead on Queens street in likely homicide
A 92-year-old woman died after she was found lying on a Queens street earlier this week — and the death appears to have been a murder, police sources said Wednesday....
Fiend accused of stealing little girl's horse, riding it to death
Treveon Marqués Hillsman of Brookshire was accused of nabbing the animal from owner Tony Henny's stable, ABC 13 reported.
McConnell blasts Pelosi for 'shameless game-playing' over impeachment
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday rebuffed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's demand that he release the framework of President Trump's impeachment trial before she turns over the articles, accusing...
Pro wrestler-turned-assistant principal accused of plagiarizing master's project
Carmel Macklin, who had a stint as dancer and grappler as a "Nitro Girl" with World Championship Wrestling, targeted teacher Brendamarie Alexander, 54, because of her age, her case alleges.
Oscars 2020 will be mercifully hostless again this year
It'll be another glorious year without a host for the 2020 Oscars. The 92nd Academy Awards show will go hostless for the second year in a row, ABC Entertainment president...
Why last-place St. John's could remain a good bet
St. John’s conceivably could be the worst team in the brutal Big East, but one of the best betting investments in the country. That arguably has been the case so...
Ravens fans worried 'Drake curse' could strike at worst possible time
A simple birthday greeting appeared to spell disaster for Ravens fans on Tuesday, courtesy of Drake. The rapper and Toronto Raptors superfan, whose unlucky streak with sports teams and athletes...
Pilot in Iran plane crash in steered doomed jet away from homes
Witnesses say the pilot of a Ukrainian airliner that went down in Iran Wednesday, killing all 176 on board, apparently steered the doomed Boeing 737 away from a residential neighborhood...
Cuomo plays greatest progressive hits in 2020 State of the State
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday delivered his 10th State of the State address, outlining his vision for New York at the dawn of a new decade. But Cuomo, as in...
Rod Rosenstein's new gig is at corporate law firm
Rod Rosenstein, the former deputy attorney general who initiated and oversaw the special counsel investigation led by Robert Mueller, is moving to corporate law.
Brutal road-rage punch leaves man unconscious for a week
A Los Angeles driver was knocked out during a New Year’s night road rage incident — and has not regained consciousness since the attack. Video taken outside a liquor store...
Apple News hits 100 million users
Apple News has racked up more than 100 million active users, the Silicon Valley giant revealed Wednesday as it works to get its news subscription service off the ground. The...
Man sues after Pokemon card worth $60K vanishes from shipping depot
Gotta snatch ’em all! A man shelled out $60,000 for a “priceless, rare” piece of pop culture history — a single Pokemon card — and is now suing because it...
Most Americans would give up their favorite food to get rid of aches and pains
What would you be willing to give up in order to eliminate your aches and pains? Nearly six in 10 Americans would be willing to give up not only their...
Rob Lowe: My 'stupid Christmas elephant movie' eclipsed 'Irishman'
What a Lowe blow.
Man charged with murder after leaving girlfriend's baby in backpack
A Texas man allegedly killed his girlfriend's daughter by stuffing her in a backpack while he went to work and ran errands, authorities said. Trevor Rowe, 27, of Lubbock was...
Dr. Drew may challenge Adam Schiff for his congressional seat
Adam Schiff had better have a "shifty" campaign strategy to take on this challenger. Celebrity shrink Dr. Drew is considering a run for the California Democrat's House seat, he told...
'Many billions' of animals feared dead in Australian bushfires
After warning last week that half a billion animals may have been lost, experts revised the death toll, saying the number is now believed to be in the "many, many,...
Army warning Americans about fake military draft texts
Uncle Sam DOES want you — but only if you enlist. The US Army is warning Americans about a flurry of “fraudulent text messages” falsely telling recipients they have been...
Florida man wakes up to burglar sucking on his toes
A snoozing Florida man received a very rude awakening on Christmas Eve -- from a creepy burglar sucking on his toes. The startled Bradenton resident then asked the sicko what...
Ukraine plane crash is Canada's worst loss of life in aviation disaster in 35 years
The fiery crash of a Ukranian jetliner in Iran on Wednesday was the deadliest aviation disaster for Canadians in nearly 35 years, according to news reports. Sixty-three Canadians were aboard...
Grubhub exploring a sale, but struggling to deliver buyer
Shares of Grubhub soared on news it’s considering a sale — even as potential buyers like Google and Uber appear to have little appetite for the online food-ordering company. Investors...
Young boy rushing to school struck by car in Brooklyn
The boy left his New York Avenue home in East Flatbush around 7:33 a.m. to make the roughly 100-foot trek to PS 181 when the car struck him, police said.
'It’s bad here': Major hedge fund slashes staff
Hot-tempered hedge fund manager Clifford Asness is ringing in the new year with a round of layoffs — again. Asness’ AQR Capital — among the world’s biggest hedge funds, with...
David Fizdale laments lack of patience regarding Knicks firing
SALT LAKE CITY — David Fizdale waited until interim coach Mike Miller was at his lowest ebb before speaking publicly for the first time regarding the end to his Knicks...
'The Nanny' is being made into a Broadway musical
The flashy girl from Flushing could be coming to Broadway.
Little girl is adorably afraid of her own shadow
Does this mean six more weeks of winter? When this 19-month-old girl saw her own shadow for the very first time, she immediately tried to run and hide from it....
Secret Service probing Mar-a-Lago incident
An unspecified incident at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago has sparked an "open and active investigation" by the Secret Service and the Palm Beach Police Department.
Vegan 'heartbroken' after KFC serves her chicken instead of plant-based burger
A five-year vegan of Nottingham, England says she was “heartbroken” after she chomped down on chicken instead of the plant-based burger she ordered at a local KFC. "I felt sick,”...
Movie producer buys historic home in Hamptons hometown
Her purchase, the $8M Halseycot property on Daniels Lane, is a shingle-style six-bedroom built in 1894 that is one of the last original homes left in the Hamptons hamlet.
Ranking the greatest sports broadcasting calls of all-time
To have one of the greatest calls of all-time, a play-by-player needs timing above all else. The person needs the skills, but right place and right time tops all else....
Can you spot the gecko camouflaged among the tree branches?
The video is unbelievable.
Chris Collins begs for probation after insider trading conviction
"Society, as a whole, will gain no benefit from incarcerating a 69-year-old husband, father, and grandfather," lawyers for the onetime Buffalo lawmaker told Manhattan federal court judge Vernon Broderick as...
Trump plays his cards right, and the Middle East exhales
President Trump got it exactly right Wednesday morning: “Iran appears to be standing down, which is a good thing for all parties concerned and a very good thing for the...
No more Amazons: Study trashes corporate tax breaks to lure jobs
A new study questions the policy of state and local governments throwing massive tax subsidies at corporations to lure jobs and bolster the economy – and particularly cites the political...
Another snow squall could strike NYC
Strong gusts could fuel a brief blast of powder creating poor visibility and dangerous traveling conditions, the NYC Emergency Management officials said.
Bloomberg disses Dem rivals 'who've never created any jobs'
Mike Bloomberg slammed his top Democratic presidential primary rivals as career politicians “who’ve never created any jobs” during an economic stump speech in Chicago on Wednesday. “He’s counting on the...
The story behind the most iconic call in the history of sports
The greatest call in the history of sportscasting doesn’t just happen. It takes extraordinary events to line everything up just right. There is growing up in Brooklyn at 670 Ocean...
'Jagged Little Pill' star visited Narcotics Anonymous for research
Mary Jane is a suburban tiger mom, addicted both to opioids and to keeping up appearances. That we end up caring so deeply about her, Alanis Morissette says, is a...
Prosecutors turn over evidence against Nets' Rodions Kurucs in domestic violence case
Brooklyn Nets forward Rodions Kurucs was back in court for his June domestic violence arrest Wednesday, where his attorney said prosecutors finally handed over their trove of evidence against the...
Netflix releases creepy 'Locke & Key' trailer
Mystery solved: The long-delayed TV adaption of the graphic novel series "Locke & Key" finally has a trailer. Netflix dropped a creepy preview Wednesday for its much-anticipated take on the...
Connecticut man arraigned in murder, kidnapping of missing wife
The Connecticut man accused of murdering his missing wife could be released to house arrest on Thursday — after a defense lawyer said “unforeseen hiccups” prevented his release Wednesday on...
Chick-fil-A employee's energy and expertise make for one great 'combo'
This viral employee is making Chick-fil-A the reigning champ of customer service. Jeremiah Murrill is famous around Wilmington, North Carolina, for his impeccable service. Watch as he expertly takes a...
High school student discovers new planet while interning at NASA
The kid discovered a planet about 6.9 times larger than Earth.
Ancient Amazon warrior women discovered in Russia
The remains of four ancient warrior women were recently discovered in Russia, marking the first time ever Scythian fighting females have been found in the same tomb. According to Russia’s...
Member of team that smuggled Carlos Ghosn out called escape plan 'impossible'
Carlos Ghosn’s brazen escape from Japan involved millions of dollars and months of careful planning by a team of international experts -- including one who deemed the plot “impossible,” according...
'Miss you guys too': Daughter of 'doomsday cult' mom texted pal a month after vanishing
Tylee Ryan, 17, responded to text messages from the friend on Oct. 25, more than a month after she was last seen in Rexburg.
Moose Knuckles coats up to 30% off during Farfetch's New Year’s sale
With their both functional and fashionable designs, Moose Knuckles coats are a go-to outerwear option for those in need of some stylish protection from the elements. And now you can...
Ice skater clinging to life after 16-foot fall at Youth Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — A female skater was severely injured after falling to the ice from about 16 feet during a rehearsal for the opening ceremony of the Youth Winter Olympics...
Some Illinois pot shops have closed due to overwhelming demand
Less than a week after legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois, an overwhelming number of buyers have strained the state's supply and forced several dispensaries to shut down due to product...
'New' waffle maker delivered with old, crusty waffle inside
A California family that received a waffle maker from Amazon was stunned when they found an old, crusty waffle already inside of it. Brian McCarthy, a Los Angeles-based photographer, posted...
Video shows scorched sheep roaming fire-ravaged Australia
Devastating video of the fallout from Australia's ongoing bush fires shows helpless sheep wandering with blackened coats among the charred carcasses of other animals who succumbed to the smoke and...
Why Katherine Webb 'hated' being famous
Katherine Webb knew she hated the limelight the moment she entered it seven years ago. On Tuesday, the wife of Texans backup quarterback AJ McCarron responded to a tweet referencing...
The only way Jason Garrett could've kept his Cowboys job
There was still a glimmer of hope. It took so long for the Cowboys to fire Jason Garrett because after he stated he wanted to remain their head coach, there...
Tit-for-cat: Kitty 'pumps' human mom's breastmilk
A cuddly kitten from New Orleans is making a name for himself as America's cutest lactation consultant. Carley Sercovich, 32, was breastfeeding her 10-week-old son Foster last month when her...
Request to install dragon outside Harry Potter-themed store denied
A community board isn't a fan of a new Harry Potter-themed retail store called the "Wizarding World" -- and wants to hex its plans to install a dragon and broomsticks...
'Young Frankenstein Live!' announced as ABC's next TV musical event
Anyone up for a roll in ze hay? ABC has selected "Young Frankenstein" as its next live musical event, the network announced Wednesday, with an airdate and casting to be...
Delaware man charged with throwing Molotov cocktail at Planned Parenthood office
Planned Parenthood staff called the incident "an act of domestic terrorism and a blatant attack on reproductive health."
Joe Judge's football obsession: Wife 'lives like widow' during holidays
Joe Judge has made one thing clear: Football first, family second. The new Giants head coach has been described as an intense, straightforward person, and that mentality doesn't relent even...
What to expect in Gov. Cuomo's 2020 State of the State address
Gov. Andrew Cuomo will deliver the annual State of the State address Wednesday afternoon in Albany, laying out his vision for New York in 2020. Among the key issues to...
Instagram pulls account impersonating US government agency
CHICAGO — An Instagram account masquerading as a US government news agency was used to promote misinformation about potential fallout from America’s targeted killing last week of Iran’s top general....
Iran officials refuse to give US black boxes from crashed Ukrainian plane
Iran’s aviation authority on Wednesday said it would not hand over to the US the black boxes from the Ukrainian airliner that crashed moments after takeoff from Tehran.
The workplace is getting much more casual: study
The bar for business casual has gone way down.
'Sexy' reimagining of 'Dracula' in the works from 'Riverdale' creator
In a competitive situation, ABC has landed "The Brides," a hot supernatural drama spec written by "Riverdale" and "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" developer/executive producer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. The project, from...
‘Woman’ crying bloody murder turns out to be a parrot
When police responded to a call about a woman screaming for help, they found a feathery surprise. Turns out the panicked voice belonged to a 40-year-old parrot named Rambo. Pet...
Number of workers suing their employers fell for the first time in 16 years
Two years ago, the Supreme Court made it more difficult for workers to band together and collectively sue their employer over unfair treatment and unpaid wages by allowing companies to...
Cop indicted in alleged rape of Tinder date
A Cleveland cop is accused of raping a woman he met through Tinder, according to reports. Matthew Piter, a 26-year-old officer hired by Cleveland's police department in 2016, was indicted...
Trump: Iran 'appears to be standing down' after missile attack
President Trump said Wednesday that Iran was “standing down” after a missile attack overnight, and announced that no American or Iraqi troops had been killed or injured in the regime’s...
Billionaire's son remembered in emotional tribute after death at Beverly Hills home
Billionaire Ron Burkle's son Andrew was remembered as a "giant among men" in an emotional tribute posted this week by his heartbroken brother. "It is with the heaviest of hearts...
Newlyweds among 176 victims of Ukraine plane crash
A British engineer and his new wife coming home from their wedding in Iran were among the 176 who died in Wednesday's Boeing 737 crash.
'Watchmen,' 'Euphoria,' Batwoman' nab GLAAD Media Awards nominations
"Watchmen," "Batwoman" and "Euphoria" will be among the first-time contenders at the 31st GLAAD Media Awards, which on Wednesday revealed its complete list of nominees. All told, Netflix leads the...
Larry David: Jets GM 'laughed' at my Lamar Jackson draft suggestion
Oh how things could have been for the Jets. During an appearance Tuesday on "The Michael Kay Show," Larry David claimed he called former GM Mike Maccagnan ahead of the...
NFL coaching carousel's biggest loser for now
Josh McDaniels might be on the wrong end of the NFL coaching carousel this time. The Patriots' offensive coordinator was immediately a popular name when the head-coaching jobs became available...
Facebook, eBay to crack down on fake reviews
Facebook and eBay pledged Wednesday to more aggressively tackle scammers trading fake and misleading product reviews in new agreements with British regulators. The companies have cracked down on people seeking...
6 cookware sets to step up your cooking game in 2020
You probably don’t realize it, but your pots and pans don’t just affect the way you prepare your food, but also the type and quality of the meals you cook....
Get a load of Iran's janky missiles that fell short of their targets
Two failed Iranian ballistic missiles fell short of their targets and lay in pieces Wednesday outside the rural town of Al-Baghdadi, some 140 miles northwest of Baghdad. Kurdish forces were...
New Mexico boy missing from Roswell, mom found dead inside home
A 3-year-old New Mexico boy vanished from Roswell over the weekend -- and authorities are ramping up the search after his mom was found dead, according to local authorities. Osiel...
'World's Hottest Grandma' joins fight for Australian bushfire relief
She's using her exhibitionist talents for a more noble cause.
Woman bites into sandwich to find slug infested with rat lungworm
What started out as a gross lunch could turn into a serious medical problem. A woman claims she bit into a slug that was inside a sandwich she purchased from...
MTA yanks hundreds of new subway cars out of service
The MTA has yanked its 300 newest subway cars off the rails, because of problems with their doors, the agency said Wednesday. City transit boss Andy Byford said in a...
Cody Rhodes: The myth of AEW’s ‘forbidden door’
All Elite Wrestling celebrated the one-year anniversary of its launch this week, and executive vice president Cody Rhodes joined The Post’s Joseph Staszewski for a Q&A to talk about what’s...
Hungry robbers rough up deliveryman, steal his food
A quartet of robbers attacked a food deliveryman in the Bronx, whacking him in the head and running off with someone's dinner, according to police, who released footage of the...
Boris Johnson says US has 'right to protect' troops, tells Iran to back down
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was among American allies around the world condemning Iran's missile attacks on Iraqi bases that house US and coalition troops, saying slain Iranian Gen. Qassem...
Emergency podcast: How Joe Judge became Giants coach
It's an emergency episode of the "Blue Rush" podcast after the Giants decided to make Joe Judge their next head coach. Jimmy Failla and I dive into the decision, which...
YMCA bandit eyed in 13 locker room robberies across NYC
Locker rooms in YMCAs across the Big Apple have been emptied out by a woman who cops believe is connected to at least 13 such cases spanning more than a...
Impossible Foods walks away from burger talks with McDonald's
Looks like an "Impossible" Big Mac is off the table — for now. Plant-based meat maker Impossible Foods has reportedly stopped trying to woo McDonald's as its next big fast-food...
Ex-special ed teacher avoids jail after pleading guilty to sex with 2 students
A former special education teacher in Alabama accused of sex acts with two students has pleaded guilty, according to reports. Lyndsey Sherrod Bates, who also coached volleyball at Madison County...
Dog crushed to death by PetSmart grooming table
A 2-year-old bulldog was crushed to death by a grooming table at PetSmart, its grieving owner says. Vikki Seifert said she brought Minni to the pet store in North Las...
Two earthquakes strike close to nuclear power plant in Iran
Iran was hit by two nearly magnitude-5 earthquakes early Wednesday -- both shaking the area around a major nuclear plant, according to officials. A magnitude-4.9 quake first struck at 5:50...
Tom Brady only answers one part of unpredictable future
Tom Brady will be playing somewhere next season. The future Hall of Famer squashed any rumors of retirement in a lengthy Instagram post on Wednesday morning that ended with, "I...
Duncan Hunter officially resigns from Congress
Rep. Duncan Hunter has formally submitted his letter of resignation to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Gov. Gavin Newsom, saying he will vacate his congressional seat on January 13.
Masked Connecticut teen charged with stabbing 'stranger' in Westport
A masked Connecticut teen tried to stab a stranger to death in her own car in posh Westport — apparently picking her at random, according to police. Ellis Tibere, 18,...
Dramatic video shows flaming remains of Ukrainian plane
Grim footage has been released showing the burning wreckage of the Ukrainian airliner that crashed near Tehran shortly after takeoff, killing all 176 people aboard. The Ukraine International Airlines Boeing...
Iraq says Iran warned them of missile attack before it happened
Iraq’s prime minister’s office said Wednesday that Iran had notified Baghdad about its imminent missile strike on US troops stationed at two military bases. "We received an official verbal message...
LI teacher compares black students to monkeys in Bronx Zoo photo
A teacher at a Long Island high school presented a slideshow that included a photo of four black students at the Bronx Zoo with the caption “Monkey Do” followed by...
Astronomers detect space signals from closest-ever galaxy
Fast Radio Bursts, or FRBs for short, are something of an anomaly for astronomers. We’ve been able to detect these powerful blasts of radio energy from distant locations in space,...
Trump gets court to put Summer Zervos’ defamation lawsuit on hold
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump got a reprieve Tuesday in a former “Apprentice” contestant’s lawsuit over his response to her sexual assault allegations when appeals judges gave him permission...
Two skiers dead, five rescued after avalanches slam Idaho resort
Two skiers died and five others were rescued when a series of avalanches slammed an Idaho ski resort.
Trump addresses nation about Iran missile attacks
President Trump will address Iran's missile attacks on two bases in Iraq that house US troops at 11 a.m. Wednesday, the White House announced. The president signaled late Tuesday that...
Carlos Ghosn slams 'smear campaign' by Japanese authorities and Nissan
Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn lambasted Japanese authorities and the car giant on Wednesday, accusing them of running a "smear campaign" against him based on trumped-up criminal charges. The 65-year-old fugitive...
Shooting in downtown Ottawa leaves one killed, 3 injured
A shooting in downtown Ottawa left one person dead and three others -- including a 15-year-old boy -- seriously wounded on Wednesday morning, according to reports. Police believe the shooting...
US had early warning of incoming missiles fired by Iran
The US military had advance warning of an incoming rocket barrage from Iran at two bases in Iraq, giving troops time to reach shelter.
Australian podiatrist who allegedly killed wife, dog may face death penalty
A former Australian podiatrist who allegedly murdered his wife and tossed their pet pooch out the window of their Singapore high-rise could face the death penalty, according to a new...
TikTok security holes left users vulnerable to hackers
TikTok, a popular app that has come under scrutiny for its ties to China, has fixed major security holes that researchers said left the video-sharing platform’s users vulnerable to hackers....
Australian Instagram star slammed for racy, tone-deaf photo amid bushfires
An Australian Instagram star was excoriated for posting a since-deleted photo of herself in a wet T-shirt in an effort to raise funds for the devastating bushfires in the country....
Trump: Bolton 'knows nothing,' impeachment testimony is up to Senate
Former national security adviser John Bolton likely wouldn't be helpful as a Senate impeachment witness because he "know[s] nothing" on the matter, President Trump said this week. "[Bolton] would know...
Iran's supreme leader brags missile strike was 'slap in face' against US
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei suggested Wednesday that the Islamic Republic has more in store after delivering a “slap in the face” to the US. After vowing “severe revenge”...
Ukraine not ruling out terror as cause of deadly plane crash in Iran
Ukraine has walked back its statement that ruled out a terror attack as a cause behind the crash of a Boeing 737 that killed all 176 people aboard shortly after...
Man goes off the rails, leaps into train station's security scanner
All aboard! Employees at this train station in Beijing, China, were in for a shock when a commuter, wearing his coat and holding his bag, leaped into the security scanner....
Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo hammers Giants for not getting Matt Rhule
Chris “Mad Dog” Russo hasn’t lost his fastball after all of these years. The SiriusXM "Mad Dog Radio" host blasted the New York Giants and John Mara on Tuesday for...
Giants' new coach recalls funny Freddie Kitchens tale
New Giants coach Joe Judge may be 38 years old, but he has paid his coaching dues, and a story he told at the last Super Bowl Media Day is...
What basketball would look like if Lakers legend had played in NY
LOS ANGELES — He towers over Star Plaza at Staples Center, this 16-foot, 1,500-pound bronze version of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He is shooting a sky hook, of course, and it doesn’t...
Nets coach says team is on same page with Kyrie Irving
Kenny Atkinson initially denied last week that Kyrie Irving is suffering from bursitis in his shoulder, but the Nets’ coach insists the organization and the injured All-Star guard are on...
Video of punks scrawling swastikas on Brooklyn eatery
Two vandals scrawled swastikas on a restaurant in Brooklyn amid a string of anti-Semitic incidents in the city, police said Wednesday. The suspects stopped in front of the Acapulco Restaurant...
Ukrainian embassy says engine failure caused deadly plane crash in Iran
The Ukrainian embassy to Iran said on Wednesday that the plane crash in Tehran that killed at least 170 people was due to engine failure.
Teacher struck by hit-and-run driver after leaving her baby shower, unborn child killed
A 24-year-old Mississippi teacher lost her unborn baby eight months into her pregnancy after she was hit by a driver with a history of DUIs while driving home from her...
Rome bans souvenir stands from Colosseum, other tourist sites
Roman leaders have officially banned souvenir stands and snack bars at historic attractions, including the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps.
World Series champ slammed over 'joke' about kidnapping Iranian women
World Series champion Aubrey Huff got into a war of words on social media Tuesday over his "joke" about kidnapping Iranian women and making them "fan [...] and feed" Americans, "amongst...
Destroying the Knicks was painful for the Lakers
LOS ANGELES — The Lakers and Knicks both got damaged Tuesday at Staples Center. The Lakers won in a 117-87 rout, but the Knicks delivered the purple and gold a...
Man struck by bus in Midtown hit-and-run
A man was struck by a bus driver in a Midtown hit-and-run collision Tuesday evening, police said. The man, 51, was crossing Fifth Avenue at 59th Street around 5:50 p.m....
Accused cannibal found not mentally fit for trial
An Indiana man accused of killing, mutilating and then eating parts of his ex-girlfriend's body was found not mentally fit to stand trial.
Anthony Davis exits game with back injury
Anthony Davis was forced to exit the Lakers' 117-87 win over the Knicks on Tuesday night after injuring his back in the third quarter. The Lakers superstar suffered a lower...
Storms bring relief and danger to Australian wildfires
Thunderstorms and showers brought some relief for firefighters battling deadly wildfires across Australia’s drought-parched east coast on Wednesday, but also raised concerns that lightning will spark more fires before dangerous...