January 15, 2020
YouTuber blasted for trying to soak up pool with paper towels
A YouTuber was blasted online for attempting to soak up a swimming pool with paper towels. YouTuber Tyler Oliveira posted a video titled “Can 1,000,000 Paper Towels Absorb A Swimming...
Why Brendan Smith's parents only saw him play for one second
Brendan Smith’s parents had flown into New York to watch their son play at the Garden on Monday against the Islanders. Which they were able to do for one second....
Fiancée of late ESPN reporter reveals he had cancer when he died
Former ESPN reporter Edward Aschoff had an aggressive form of cancer when he died on Christmas Eve, his fiancée revealed Wednesday. Katy Berteau said she only learned of the diagnosis...
St. John's nipped by Providence as road woes continue
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — It might have been easier for St. John’s if the Red Storm had just played rock, paper, scissors against Providence. It certainly would have been less frustrating....
A massive hotel building boom is taking over New York City
Hotels in the construction pipeline include 56 in Manhattan, 21 in Brooklyn, 37 in Queens, eight in the Bronx and one in Staten Island.
Renovated office towers are about to transform Third Avenue
Third Avenue should win an award for the most office building makeovers. Hospitality-minded owners are planning major revamps for several towers between East 42nd and 57th streets, with A-plus amenities...
Guitars signed by Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney stolen in Florida
A Florida man will now be singing the blues after he was arrested for attempting to pawn guitars signed by rock legends, reports said. Daytona Beach Police posted on Twitter...
Packers star becoming Aaron Rodgers' next Jordy Nelson
The list of receivers selected to represent the NFC at the upcoming Pro Bowl does not include Davante Adams of the Green Bay Packers. And that might prove to be...
49ers star misses practice with ankle 'soreness'
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — When 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan began his press conference Wednesday before practice, as is his custom, he ran down the injury report, and defensive end Dee...
Knicks could be getting much-needed help soon
The Knicks could get a boost Thursday if Marcus Morris and Frank Ntilikina wake up feeling good. Morris (sore neck) and Ntilikina (sore groin) are both listed as questionable for...
Teacher accused of having threesome with student and another woman
A high school teacher in Oklahoma was arrested for allegedly having a threesome in her home with a student and a former teacher in the district, a report said. Joyce...
Look inside 3 Hudson Boulevard, Hudson Yards' next office tower
A brand-new design has been revealed for 3 Hudson Boulevard, a long-planned tower with 1.85 million square feet of office space. Just shy of 1,000 feet tall, 3 Hudson Boulevard...
Real Estate Board of New York honors 7 stars of the industry
Meet the seven real estate professionals who will be honored at Thursday night’s REBNY gala. The Harry B. Helmsley Distinguished New Yorker Award David R. Greenbaum, Vice Chairman of Vornado...
Fotis Dulos nearly ran over wife Jennifer 2 years before killing, nanny says
HARTFORD, Conn. — Two years before mother-of-five Jennifer Dulos went missing last May in what police believe was a murder, her estranged husband tried to run her over outside her...
Mets' Carlos Beltran mess puts Mike Piazza in awkward spot
An event designed to celebrate a Mets legend is now being overshadowed by Carlos Beltran’s uncertain future as manager. As the Mets gather Thursday morning in Port St. Lucie, Fla.,...
From jobs to debts – with a dash of bitcoin and college
Today's column is about the nation’s job situation. And the election. And bitcoin. And the Middle East. And the day I interviewed the governor of Montana and his dog. Also...
Nets let one get away after fourth-quarter fold
PHILADELPHIA — In a rematch of last season’s playoff series, the Sixers gave the Nets a reminder of just how far they have to go to be a postseason contender....
De Blasio's 'sanctuary city' policy is leaving NYC more dangerous by the day: Devine
While Mayor de Blasio occupied himself Wednesday with frivolous tweets about bagels, a family is grieving for a grandmother whose murder immigration officials are blaming on the mayor’s “sanctuary city”...
No love lost between these two NFC Championship coaches
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Kyle Shanahan, the 49ers head coach, and Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine have a somewhat contentious history. When Pettine — the ex-Jets defensive coordinator — was...
Laura Linney shines in Broadway's blah 'My Name Is Lucy Barton'
Audiences aren't showing up at "My Name Is Lucy Barton" for Lucy — they're coming for Linney. That's Laura Linney, the venerable actress, who stars in the one-woman play, adapted...
2 World Trade Center getting revamped Norman Foster design
Get ready for Two World Trade Center, Version 3.0. Larry Silverstein and architect Norman Foster are working on major changes to Foster’s original vision for the still-unbuilt skyscraper, the developer...
Twitter suspends Grindr from its ad network over privacy concerns
Twitter suspended gay dating app Grindr from its ad network on Wednesday — a day after a report accused Grindr, Tinder and OkCupid of sleazy dealings with marketers and advertisers....
Ex-Drexel professor arrested for spending $96K in grant money on strip clubs
A former Drexel University professor was arrested Monday for allegedly blowing nearly $200,000 in federal grant money on strip clubs and other expenses, prosecutors said. Chika Nwankpa, 57, the former...
Rutgers picks up another statement win
Rutgers never was going to be taken seriously in the Big Ten without transforming the RAC into a daunting place to play for its storied opponents in one of the...
Body paws-itivity: 35-pound cat arrives at animal shelter
This cat is all about body paws-itivity. A 35-pound orange tabby named Bazooka arrived at his new home at a North Carolina animal shelter this week, ABC30 reported. Bazooka made...
Accused Monsey stabber had 20-plus run-ins with police before attack
The alleged anti-Semitic maniac who attacked a Hanukkah party in Monsey last month had numerous run-ins with police in his native Greenwood Lake — for incidents ranging from an alleged...
Myles Powell propels Seton Hall to big signature win
INDIANAPOLIS — Seton Hall coach Kevin Willard kept it simple at halftime Wednesday. He needed Myles Powell to be more aggressive, 7-foot-2 Romaro Gill to become a bigger presence in...
Audio from tense Elizabeth Warren-Bernie Sanders exchange released
The conversation behind the handshake debacle at Tuesday's Democratic presidential debate has been revealed. Elizabeth Warren accused Bernie Sanders of calling her a "liar on national TV" in the tense...
The Mets philosophy that could doom Carlos Beltran
Is Mets jersey No. 15 about to become available again for whomever in the organization wants it? The next potential domino in the Astros’ illegal sign-stealing caper on Wednesday was...
Real Estate Board of New York hosts 124th annual banquet
When the Real Estate Board of New York talks, local bigwigs and politicians listen. The city’s oldest and most influential real estate trade association represents a who’s who of owners,...
The Mets' Carlos Beltran dilemma is dragging on
It looks like the Mets aren't quite ready to announce Carlos Beltran's fate. According to The Post's Mike Puma, the Mets aren't expected to address the newly minted manager's status...
Brooklyn BP Eric Adams leads CoJo, Stringer in 2021 mayoral race fundraising
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams leads all contenders in raising campaign cash for the 2021 mayoral race, exceeding Council Speaker Corey Johnson and City Comptroller Scott Stringer, who are banking...
Rain may help battle Australia fires — but could cause other problems
Rain has started pouring down on Australia — bringing some much-needed relief to areas of the country ravaged by bushfires and drought, local reports said. Melbourne residents praised the rain...
Family members of victims call for repeal of new bail law
ALBANY — Sheila Harris broke down in tears Wednesday while recounting the death of her cousin in a hit-and-run blamed on a driver who got to celebrate the Christmas holiday...
How America can help Iranians free themselves
Four years ago, then-candidate Donald Trump vowed to keep America out of costly, perpetual wars in the Middle East. Last year, President Trump doubled down, declaring that Washington should “stop...
Rangers are debunking popular Artemi Panarin narrative
Chances are that if you ask the average fan to describe the Rangers’ identity, he or she would simply point to a picture of Artemi Panarin — which would be...
The military diet includes bunless hot dogs and ice cream, but is it safe?
This hot-dog based diet claims it can turn you into one hot dog. The military diet is a two-week-long regimen that claims it can help you drop 10 pounds, according...
Europe’s energy issues leave it seriously reliant on Russia, other autocracies
Despite its cool green parties and ambitious wind and solar agendas, Europe remains by far the world’s largest importer of oil and natural gas. Oil output in the North Sea...
New York's No. 2 tax cheat is former aide to ex-first lady of Philippines
The one-time aide to former Philippines first lady Imelda Marcos has been named New York state’s No. 2 most delinquent taxpayer, public records show. Vilma Bautista, who was convicted for...
NBA player involved in car accident
Atlanta Hawks veteran Chandler Parsons was involved in a car accident following Wednesday's practice and was diagnosed with a concussion and whiplash, according to Yahoo. Parsons was entered into the...
The New York Public Library opts to cancel un-PC feminists
You can’t make this up: The New York Public Library has canceled an event, scheduled for Friday at the main branch, that was to feature women who have been canceled....
Brooklyn NYCHA building plagued by heating woes still struggling to keep tenants warm
The Housing Authority's Independence Towers in Williamsburg is struggling the most to keep tenants warm this winter, clocking in with 17 heating failures through December, new data from the authority's...
Jets legend gets Hall of Fame nod
One of Joe Namath’s most trusted protectors during the Jets’ only Super Bowl-winning season was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday. Tackle Winston Hill earned the...
Family claims this 'haunted' Elsa doll simply won't let go
This family is "haunted" by an Elsa doll that won't let them go. The Madonia family from Houston, Texas can’t seem to get rid of their Elsa doll from “Frozen.”...
Vito Schnabel quietly bought a Long Island mansion last year
The 33-year-old art dealer spent $2.85 million on the grand Old Westbury house last April, but hasn't been revealed as the owner until now.
Heavy teen angst is the forecast in 'Weathering with You'
In the Japanese animated film "Weathering with You," teenage emotions are so strong that they can, like, change the world. Of course! Director Makoto Shinkai's follow-up to his megahit "Your...
'Bad Boys for Life' review: Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are hilarious
Has Will Smith stolen Martin Scorsese’s de-aging machine? Possibly. Because similar to Al Pacino in “The Irishman,” in “Bad Boys for Life” Smith doesn’t look like he’s aged a day...
A normal court would reject a dishonest prosecutor like Adam Schiff
Speaker Nancy Pelosi named the seven House impeachment managers who will prosecute the case in the Senate. But one of the two lead prosecutors would be kicked out of any...
'Succession' Cousin Greg actor Nicholas Braun buys $2M condo
The 31-year-old just bought a bachelor pad at 215 Bowery on the Lower East Side of Manhattan for $1.9 million, according to city property records.
These NYC townhouses have bonkers, over-the-top extras
These properties have spacious layouts and lots of bedrooms — yawn! — but what’s special are their over-the-top inclusions. Think swimming pools, suburban-sized garages and a butler.
Knicks' new 'freak' has RJ Barrett in awe
RJ Barrett was on a recruiting trip to Oregon when he witnessed a feat he had never seen before. Kenny Wooten, then a 6-foot-8 freshman for the Ducks, put a...
Iran’s ‘investigation’ of Ukrainian plane shootdown seems more like coverup
Iran has arrested “those responsible” for last week’s downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane, killing all 176 aboard, says a spokesman for the Islamic Republic’s judiciary. Assume it’s a coverup...
iHeartRadio chief Darren Davis' Connecticut estate is for sale
The president of iHeartMedia Networks Group listed his five-bedroom Cos Cob, Conn., home at 271 Valley Road for $2.95 million.
Windowless underground sleeping pods could rent from $1K/month
Developer Chris Elsey has proposed two San Francisco apartment buildings, and each would include 88 "sleeping pods" -- measuring 50 square feet apiece -- located beneath the building.
NYT's call to block bail-law fixes is packed with distortions, deceptions
We don’t normally respond to attacks in other publications, but Mara Gay’s “editorial observer” column in Wednesday’s New York Times deserves an exception: It’s a deceptive call on the Legislature...
Race car driver Alexander Roy to list $5M Manhattan bachelor pad
The author, who drove across the US in a record 31 hours and four minutes, is putting his 3,000-square-foot apartment at 62 Cooper Square on the market for around $4.99...
'How I Met Your Mother' creator lists West Side pad for $6M
TV producer Carter Bays and his wife Denise -- who also have homes in Bedford, New York, and LA -- are selling their five-bedroom condo at 165 W. 91st St.
'Do you paint houses?': Pelosi cites 'Irishman' while slamming Trump
Leave the articles of impeachment, take the cannoli. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday likened President Trump's request for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to "do us a favor" to coded...
'Veep' creator's intergalactic comedy 'Avenue 5' is a waste of space
The talented Armando Iannucci, who's created some terrific television over the years, misses the mark with "Avenue 5," his new outer-space comedy that plays like a forgettable network sitcom --...
Officials at troubled Queens school didn't punish student for sex assault
Administrators at a top-tier but troubled Queens middle school didn't punish a male student who sexually abused a classmate last year, the boy's outraged parents told The Post this week....
Socialite selling 456-acre NY estate to move to Texas
The socialite's menagerie of animals (including a mini horse, a donkey, peacocks and a tortoise) will move to Texas, too, while her sprawling property in in Ancramdale, NY, is on...
Grinning boys caught on camera stealing sweets from Brooklyn McDonald's
Looks like The Hamburglar's got some competition. A half-dozen boys broke into a Brooklyn McDonald's and gleefully made off with sodas, milkshakes, parfaits and chocolate milk on Christmas Day, according...
Ex NFL player awarded Congressional Gold Medal for ALS activism
Former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason, an ALS patient and activist, was awarded the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal at the US Capitol Wednesday for his work leading efforts to...
Meet the hot delivery guy driving NYC ladies to drink
Frank Acosta is milking it. The personal trainer turned professional milkman is not shy about his special advantage in this city of moo-vers and shakers. “I capitalize on my looks...
Video shows vandal spraying juice at Catholic priest in Brooklyn
It was an act of Mass destruction. A man sprayed red juice on a Catholic priest and his altar at a Brooklyn church Sunday — in an act religious leaders...
Nancy Pelosi signs impeachment articles against Trump
Nancy Pelosi signed off on the House's two articles of impeachment on Capitol Hill Wednesday, paving the way for President Trump's trial in the Senate. "He did not uphold his...
Whitney one-ups Art Basel banana with entire modern art fruit stand
Forget Art Basel’s banana: The Whitney just put a whole grocery’s worth of produce on display. Billed as “fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad,” Darren Bader’s otherwise untitled, edible exhibition...
'Game of Thrones' prequel 'House of the Dragon' gets release date
"House of the Dragon," HBO’s straight-to-series prequel to "Game Of Thrones," is on track for a 2022 debut, HBO President of Programming Casey Bloys said in an interview with Deadline...
White House wants impeachment trial over in 2 weeks without witnesses
The White House wants President Trump's impeachment trial to end in two weeks -- with no witnesses called to testify. The trial should end before Trump's State of the Union...
SXSW 2020 sets Judd Apatow’s ‘The King Of Staten Island’ as opening-night film
The 27th edition of the SXSW Film Festival has unveiled its robust slate of feature and episodic premieres which will kick off with its opening night film, Judd Apatow’s "The...
Harry and Meghan are royally wrong and other commentary
Culture beat: Royally Wrong At The Federalist, Sumantra Maitra snorts at far-left British writer Afua Hirsch’s claim that racism drove Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from Britain. Hirsch, whose “entire...
Parolee busted for shooting man in the leg in East Harlem
A parolee was busted Wednesday for allegedly shooting a man in the leg in East Harlem last month, cops said. Mitchel Dale, 32, was charged with assault causing serious injury...
TikTok teen ignites viral debate over domestic abuse video
TikTok isn't just for memes anymore. A teen TikToker's video highlighting domestic abuse has ignited a raging debate on what content is appropriate for the video-sharing platform. Amber, 16, became...
Why no Amash? Pelosi vexes Dems for not picking GOP defector
Democrats were perplexed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's decision not to name independent Rep. Justin Amash one of President Trump's impeachment trial managers. Pelosi instead selected seven Democrats, including Adam...
Take a flier on a long-shot golfer in American Express
The American Express has had many different names since its inception in 1960 when it was established as the Palm Springs Classic. Most remember and still refer to this event...
Little Big Town is the 'gateway drug' to country music
Somebody’s got an artist crush on Little Big Town — and it’s none other than Taylor Swift. The “Shake It Off” superstar once wrote a high school paper about the...
NYCHA employee who went on the run after shooting boss turns himself in
A NYCHA worker who's been on the loose for more than a week after allegedly shooting his boss turned himself in Wednesday — conceding to cops he was tired of...
Inside Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders' post-debate spat
A few details trickled out Wednesday on the tense, post-debate encounter between Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, as the spat over Sanders' alleged comment that a woman can't win...
Massachusetts college rower, 20, killed in Florida crash on way to training
A 20-year-old Massachusetts college rower was killed Wednesday morning when a pickup truck crashed into a van carrying her team to training in Florida, a report said. College of the...
Landslide narrowly misses passerby in heart-pounding escape
Watch out! You won't believe your eyes as a landslide nearly hits a person walking outside in Cetara, Italy. Seconds after the lucky individual left, a massive terrace of rock...
Yankees make another trade with Derek Jeter's Marlins
The Yankees struck a deal with Derek Jeter’s Marlins on Wednesday, trading reliever Stephen Tarpley to Miami in exchange for minor league third baseman James Nelson and cash considerations. Tarpley,...
83-year-old man fatally runs over woman with pickup truck in Brooklyn
An 83-year-old man fatally struck a woman with his pickup truck in Brooklyn on Wednesday — and didn't even notice, according to police and a witness. The unidentified victim, 67,...
Joaquin Phoenix — and all stars — will talk about anything for an Oscar
Want to know how much any given actor wants an Oscar? Just listen to them talk — and talk and talk and talk — about people and subjects that were...
Woman called cops an hour before son allegedly killed her
Cops were called to a woman's Brooklyn apartment Monday evening but found nothing incriminating –– an hour later, the 77-year-old was murdered, police and sources revealed Wednesday. Marie Louis was...
Harlem man found guilty of beating 6-year-old Zymere Perkins to death
A Harlem man was convicted Wednesday in the fatal 2016 beating of his ex-girlfriend’s son, 6-year-old Zymere Perkins. After two days of deliberations, jurors in Manhattan Supreme Court convicted Rysheim...
AOC marvels at agreement with NY Post, Daily News on LaGuardia AirTrain
"Have the pigs started flying yet?" the far-left Queens-Bronx lawmaker tweeted on Wednesday. "The Daily News, the NY Post, and I are actually in agreement about the same subject (AirTrain)...
Latest NHL retread joins Vegas after shocking firing
The NHL continues to recycle coaches. After firing head coach Gerard Gallant Wednesday morning, the Golden Knights subsequently hired former Sharks coach Peter DeBoer, who was canned last month after...
Canada's biggest paper says Prince Harry and Meghan Markle aren't welcome
The Globe and Mail says the royal couple's plan to move to Canada violates laws that keep the once-British-ruled country at arm's length from their mother monarchy.
Hilarious dog would rather play than pass his service dog class
This pup isn't ready for graduation just yet. Watch as two-year-old Ryker, an unbelievably hyper Belgian Malinois, rips through his guide dog class at Double H Canine Training Academy in...
Mom left with gaping hole in leg after liposuction went horribly wrong
A former nurse claims she was left with rotting skin and a gaping hole in her leg after liposuction to ease her swollen legs went horribly wrong. Marie Allen, 42,...
Judge revokes Michael Avenatti's bail for violating terms of release
A Manhattan federal court judge has indefinitely postponed the trial of Michael Avenatti on charges he attempted to shakedown Nike for more than $20 million. The ruling by Judge Paul...
Living together before marriage can kill your sex life
Shacking up before tying the knot might doom couples' sex lives.
Conspiracy theories mount over mystery drones spotted in Colorado
People insist they have spotted fleets of large drones crisscrossing rural America’s night sky, their mission mysterious, raising questions that have veered into conspiracy theories and launching an investigation.
Amazon lifts ban on FedEx shipping services
Amazon is once again letting merchants ship packages with FedEx's ground service after a roughly monthlong ban. Amazon told third-party sellers Tuesday that they can resume working with the shipper...
De Blasio goes from pizza pariah to bagel buffoon with latest tweet
Is there any New York City food Bill de Blasio DOES know how to eat? The Big Apple mayor -- who was reviled for digging into a slice of pizza...
Infection from suspected mosquito bite causes man's testicle to calcify
A man who sought medical attention for a suspected urinary tract infection was found to be suffering from a rare reaction in one of his testicles that was caused by...
Odell Beckham spanks cop during LSU's championship celebration
Odell Beckham's celebration of LSU's national title win on Monday wasn't confined to handing out money on the sidelines. The locker room party featured quarterback Joe Burrow and fellow Tigers...
How David Alan Grier went from 'In Living Color' to sergeant from hell
Before he goes onstage, he listens to Count Basie and the blues; afterward, he decompresses by cooking.
Red Sox brass: World Series win 'absolutely' legit
Red Sox brass did their best to dodge questions about MLB's ongoing investigation into cheating allegations surrounding their 2018 World Series-winning team, but they were firm in their belief the...
DUI charges dropped against retired priest accused in deadly hit-and-run
DUI charges have been dropped against a retired Illinois priest accused of running over two Catholic school teachers after a Christmas party, killing one of them, prosecutors said. The dismissal...
Homeless man stabs, pushes vagrant onto Columbus Circle subway tracks
A crazed vagrant repeatedly stabbed a fellow homeless man with a pair of scissors before shoving him onto the subway tracks at a Manhattan train station on Wednesday, police said....
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Vimeo for removing gay conversion therapy videos
A "former homosexual" and California pastor who sued Vimeo for removing his conversion therapy sermons will need to take his content elsewhere, a judge ruled Wednesday. Pastor James Domen sued...
Fat-freezing 'slurry' hyped as next big weight loss trend
The latest magic bullet in the world of fat loss may not be diet or exercise but an injectable ice solution called a "slurry." The scientists who brought the world...
'Taxi King' Gene Freidman is the state's worst tax cheat
He’s gone from New York’s “Taxi King” to king of the tax deadbeats. Gene Freidman has been declared the state’s No. 1 tax delinquent, according to public records — which...
BASE jumper rescued after dangling from cliff for six hours
A BASE jumper was left hanging halfway up a Thai cliff for several hours after his parachute got caught on jagged rocks hundreds of feet above the ground.
Here's what mob rat 'Sammy the Bull' Gravano thinks of 'The Irishman'
"They could’ve did a much better job," the former mobster said.
Damning report warns China poses global threat to human rights
China has blasted a report from Human Rights Watch that accused it of constructing a surveillance state at home while seeking to silence critics abroad.
Tennessee Air National Guard base on lockdown after 'shots fired' report
An Air National Guard base in Tennessee was placed on lockdown Wednesday over reports of gunfire and a suspicious person armed with a rifle, according to officials. "Tennessee National Guard...
Artist's 'medicine cabinet' bought for $780 could sell for millions
An art collector's bargain buy more than 30 years ago now stands to bring in millions at auction in February. The sculptural work by artist-provocateur Damien Hirst, titled "Bodies," resembles...
Man hospitalized after wife puts 'chastity nut' on his penis while he slept
This is a bit nuts.
Epstein used database to keep track of his 'numerous' victims
Pedophile Jeffrey Epstein kept a harem of abused and trafficked girls as young as 11 that was so large he needed a computer system to keep track of them, according...
Charter school parents worried that Gov. Andrew Cuomo is abandoning them
With Governor Andrew Cuomo silent on charter schools in his State of the State address parents and operators are worried he is abandoning them.
Bloomberg grilled on 'The View' over NDAs for sexual harassment suits
Mike Bloomberg found himself on the defensive in a Wednesday appearance on "The View," getting grilled over non-disclosure agreements barring former employees from speaking out about the alleged sexist environment...
Why I put my kids to bed early so I could drink wine
One morning in November 2014, hungover mother-of-two Meredith Atwood stumbled into her kitchen to find two empty bottles of wine, a scooped-out ice cream carton and a stack of overdue...
Next James Bond may not be white — but he definitely won't be a woman
The next James Bond may not be white -- but definitely won't be female. “He can be of any color, but he is male,” franchise boss Barbara Broccoli recently told...
Alex Cora's wink to Carlos Beltran isn't as it seems, but it is telling
The question, such as it was — intended to break an awkward silence and get things rolling — probably won’t earn me a congratulatory phone call from Bob Woodward: “Alex,...
Australian bushfire smoke stokes serious health fears
Canberra as well as Australia’s two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, have at various times in recent weeks rated as the most polluted cities in the world.
Zion Williamson's NBA debut finally has a date
METAIRIE, La. -- Zion Williamson, the top choice in last summer’s NBA draft, is scheduled to make his regular season debut for the Pelicans on Jan. 22 when New Orleans...
Hope for nearly extinct rhino as scientists create new embryo
Just two northern white rhinos remain, and both are female.
House votes to send articles of impeachment to Senate
The House voted to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate where President Trump's trial is expected to start on Tuesday. The House, voting along partisan lines, 228-193, also...
Marie Yovanovitch calls for investigation into reports she was stalked
Former US Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch is calling for an investigation after newly released evidence suggests that she was being surveilled by associates of Rudy Giuliani as part of...
Samsung smart TVs $2,000 off during Amazon Super Bowl sale
You can take your Super Bowl 54 viewing party to new levels by shopping the Samsung smart TV sale on Amazon this week. The event offers up to 47% off the...
Joe Burrow adds twist to Odell Beckham cash-gate drama
During an appearance Wednesday on Barstool Sports' "Pardon My Take" podcast, quarterback Joe Burrow -- who led LSU to a 42-25 win over Clemson -- alleged Browns receiver Odell Beckham...
Ronan Farrow, HBO documentary to investigate threats against journalists
HBO has begun production on the first project in its multi-film deal with best-selling author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ronan Farrow. In partnership with Loki Films’ Oscar-nominated directors Heidi Ewing...
German police investigate man dressed as Hitler at festival
A man dressed as Adolf Hitler raised eyebrows as he rode around in the sidecar of a Nazi-era motorcycle during a weekend festival in Germany, according to a report. “When...
These fancy 'cakes' are actually high-heel shoes
Talk about a cakewalk. Chris Campbell is bridging the gap between food porn and fashion with hand-made high heels modeled after different kinds of pastries. The Florida-based designer has been...
Man allegedly killed wife, kids and dog near Disney -- and left bodies for weeks
For weeks, the Todts’ tidy two-story house in the idyllic Disney-built community of Celebration, Fla., appeared to sit empty as neighbors and loved ones wondered where the family had vanished...
Trump urges GOP members to leave China ceremony, vote on 'impeachment hoax'
A tongue-in-cheek President Trump on Wednesday urged GOP lawmakers at a ceremony announcing his new partial trade deal with China to head back to Capitol Hill to vote on the...
NYC could see mix of snow and rain over the weekend
A wintery mix of snow and rain is expected to hit the Big Apple over the weekend, creating potentially difficult travel conditions.
Rare 20-year aged cheddar to sell for $209 per pound
The last time the award-winning Wisconsin cheese company released this special cheddar, it sold out in two days.
Police make arrest in city's first homicide of 2020
Ryan Chambers, 34, was taken into the 43rd Precinct on Tuesday afternoon and is facing murder charges for the killing of Rahkeem Jennings on New Years Day.
Robert Downey Jr.'s 'Dolittle' is a little extra
Between "Dolittle" and "Cats," maybe Universal is now just specializing in confounding talking-animal movies.
Masseur admits groping 50 men, but thought they would 'enjoy it'
A masseur in Minneapolis allegedly sexually assaulted two clients and admitted to inappropriately touching at least 50 men, authorities said. Benjamin A. Lamb, 65, was charged Tuesday in Hennepin County...
Jason Garrett interviewing for crucial Giants job
The Giants might be able to check two important boxes with one familiar face. Jason Garrett spent Wednesday afternoon interviewing to be offensive coordinator under head coach Joe Judge at...
Woman faces years in prison in hot-car death of 4-year-old boy
A Florida woman charged in the hot-car death of her fiance's 4-year-old son has pleaded guilty to child neglect, according to reports. Mariah Butler, 28, copped the plea on Monday...
Gorilla injured in fire at German zoo shot dead by police
German authorities say a gorilla that was seriously injured in a zoo fire at New Year’s had to be shot dead by a police officer after vets were unable to...
200 venomous scorpions found in passenger's luggage
A Chinese man was reportedly caught trying to smuggle 200 live scorpions through Bandaranaike International Airport, customs officials in Sri Lanka confirmed.
Peter Gotti is going to die in prison
Peter Gotti will die behind bars because he's not sick enough to warrant early release, a judge ruled Wednesday. Manhattan federal court judge Colleen McMahon issued the decree following multiple...
Millennium High School in Manhattan to expand by 25,000 square feet
While charter school waiting lists burst at the seams, one of the city’s most exclusive public schools is getting a big expansion — but no additional seats, officials announced Wednesday....
Maria Sharapova surprised on air by ex-boyfriend in slightly awkward run-in
https://twitter.com/Tennis/status/1217212085219680256 Fancy seeing you here? Maria Sharapova's past caught up with her Tuesday at the Kooyong Classic in Melbourne, Australia when ex-boyfriend Grigor Dimitrov crashed the SBS broadcast booth, according...
America isn't the best place to raise a family — by far
Thinking of starting a family? You might want to move away. The United States ranked 18th on the U.S. News and World Report's 2019 rankings of the best countries to...
'Killer' in 92-year-old woman's slaying to face grand jury
The murder case against a Guyanese man accused of sexually assaulting and killing a 92-year-old "cat lady" is headed for a Queens grand jury, prosecutors said Wednesday. Reeaz Khan, 21,...
Grinches robbed cabbies with Christmas Day scheme
The band targeted at least four different hacks around Manhattan on the afternoon of Dec. 25, police said.
Vladimir Putin eyeing 'legal coup' to stay in power amid shakeup
President Vladimir Putin engineered a sudden shake-up of Russia’s leadership Wednesday, proposing changes to the constitution that could keep him in power well past the end of his term in...
Teen expelled from Christian school after rainbow shirt, cake photo
A 15-year-old Kentucky girl was expelled from her private Christian school for committing "lifestyle violations" -- including wearing a rainbow shirt and posing with a colorful birthday cake, her mom...
Brute hurled bike chain at off-duty cop on subway
A brute chucked a bike chain at an off-duty NYPD officer while she rode the subway, police said Wednesday. The 37-year-old cop, who was not in uniform, was aboard a...
Pervy pol tells female reporter boys 'could have a lot of fun' with her
Michigan Advance reporter Allison Donahue claimed the comments by Sen. Peter Lucido, the state's senate majority whip, left her "objectified and humiliated" as she tried to interview him.
Michael Avenatti charged with money laundering
Michael Avenatti's arrest late Tuesday stems from claims he's been laundering money while out on bail, prosecutors revealed Wednesday — throwing his upcoming Nike extortion trial into chaos. "We understand...
Rapper shuts down rumors he beat up George Zimmerman
"I never seen George [Zimmerman] in my life, but on TV. This is a lie. Leave me alone,” the rapper said.
Ex-Giants stump for Antonio Pierce's NFL coaching bid
With the news that Antonio Pierce is drawing NFL interest as an assistant coach, ex-teammates of the former Giants linebacker gave him glowing praise. Justin Tuck and Osi Umenyiora both...
Spotify makes paw-fect playlists for lonely pets
Rock out with your cockatiel out. Spotify can now generate playlists for your pets, with a new tool that claims to customize mixtapes to a critters' species and personality traits....
Trump and China sign historic first phase of new trade deal
"Together, we are righting the wrongs of the past and delivering a future of economic justice and security for American workers, farmers and families," said Trump.
Beloved lioness dies after apparent fall at zoo
A beloved lioness at an Illinois zoo had to suddenly be put down after the animal apparently fell 15 feet into her enclosure’s moat, officials said. Officials announced on Facebook...
Kaine: Senate has support to send war powers resolution to Trump's desk
Sen. Tim Kaine said Tuesday he has enough votes in support of his war powers resolution that would curb President Trump's ability to declare war with Iran without congressional approval....
Juul to stop making fruity flavored vape pods in Canada
Juul Labs will stop producing its fruit-flavored vape pods in Canada amid growing concerns about teens getting hooked on e-cigarettes. The vaping giant is temporarily halting production of its fruit,...
Here's what Trump thinks of Pelosi and her impeachment managers
President Trump on Wednesday live-tweeted his disdain for his impending impeachment trial as top House Democrats revealed their game plan for the proceedings, slated to begin next week. “Here we...
Helmet trouble plagues second all-female spacewalk
Jessica Meir and Christina Koch stepped outside the International Space Station
Where Drew Brees fits in NFL's complicated broadcast shuffle
ESPN’s Adam Schefter had an odd story about Drew Brees the other day, saying that a “non-ESPN network” has called Brees to be a game analyst. While singling out that...
That's hot: Paris Hilton now has her own cooking show
The former party-girl deserves a nod for her consummate resourcefulness -- in the kitchen and her career.
Pope names first female manager in Vatican’s most important office
Pope Francis has tapped an Italian lawyer to be the first woman to hold a management position in the Vatican’s most important office, the Secretariat of State.
Keith Hernandez finalizing $2.4 million deal to return to SNY
Keith Hernandez is finalizing a new three-year, approximately $2.4 million contract to continue as an analyst on SNY’s Mets games, The Post has learned. Hernandez, 66, chose to do a...
West Point cadet tried to crowdfund money to bring porn star to banquet
A West Point cadet wanted his favorite adult film star to be his date at the academy’s winter banquet – so he launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $1,200 for...
The chatter at Davos is all about 'climate volatility'
“The political landscape is polarized, sea levels are rising and climate fires are burning,” said World Economic Forum president Borge Brende.
Video shows moment a storm rips the roof off school gym
Video footage captured the wild moment a storm ripped through a North Carolina school gym, tearing off the roof and sending children who had been playing running for their lives....
'Wildly inappropriate' license plate causes stir in Utah
Utah politicians want to know how a license plate with an offensive phrase got approved despite state rules against expressing contempt for any race, religion or political opinion on vanity...
Man burns 'from inside out' due to rare interaction from depression meds
WARNING: Graphic photos A 38-year-old Indiana man whose eyes had to be sewed shut and his body covered in pigskin as he burned from the inside out due to a...
What sleeping naked may reveal about you
If you call yourself a night-owl -- you may prefer to sleep naked, according to new research.
TikTok teacher earned his students’ respect through dance
This TikTok-loving teacher has gone viral. Junior high teacher Craig Smith's impressive dance moves have taken off on the social media app, and now the kids at Oldham County Middle...
Pizzeria fires manager accused of anti-Semitic rant toward worker
The manager of a New Jersey pizzeria who was accused of going on an anti-Semitic tirade when a delivery driver asked to take a night off on a Jewish holiday...
Beltran cheating mess is perfect storm that can get a lot worse for Mets
For the Mets, the sign-stealing saga that has now brought upheaval to the Astros and Red Sox is the flood in the apartment above you. It is not your flood....
Mad Dog unloads on silent Justin Verlander amid Astros cheating mess
Chris Russo joins a long list of people that were infuriated by the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, but he saved his harshest words for their star pitcher. The SiriusXM and MLB...
This singer is 'looking forward to hosting you' in his futuristic 'crypto-city'
For money, residents will use a cryptocurrency known as AKoin.
Tyler Perry: J.Lo and Awkwafina 'should have been recognized' with Oscar noms
The media mogul also praised Netflix for promoting diversity in Hollywood.
Video shows just how scary Australian Open smoke conditions are
A video shot over Melbourne reinforced just how dangerous the conditions are for players in the Australian Open. The ongoing bushfires that have devastated the country has led to smoky...
Entire Russian government quits after Putin calls for constitutional shake-up
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev -- and the entire government -- resigned Wednesday after President Vladimir Putin proposed a constitutional shake-up to allow him to remain the leader after his...
At-home workout options that cost way less than a Peloton
Many folks who resolve to get fit in the new year immediately abandon those goals. And it’s not hard to see why. Once the weather drops below zero, getting motivated...
'Fleabagging' and 3 more ridiculous new dating trends for 2020
New year, new way to snub potential suitors.
Rape suspect used Google Translate to tell teen victim she was 'pretty'
A North Carolina man used a translator app on his cellphone to tell a 15-year-old girl he just raped that she was pretty, according to reports.
How the humble mushroom could save humanity in event of nuclear war
A full-scale nuclear war would likely trigger a worldwide period of cold and darkness that could spark a famine -- but mushrooms could save us, according to an engineer.
Goldman Sachs profits plunge amid 1MDB corruption scandal
The bank set aside $1.09 billion in the fourth quarter ahead of an expected settlement that could touch $2 billion or more.
Ocean is warming at rate of 5 Hiroshima nukes a second
The amount of heat pumped into the ocean by climate change is equivalent to five Hiroshima explosions per second. That's according to scientists, who warn that Earth’s oceans hit record...
Pelosi names impeachment managers for Trump's Senate trial
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Wednesday that Reps. Jerrold Nadler and Adam Schiff will be among the seven impeachment managers who will press the House’s case against President Trump...
Kansas man wants to settle ugly custody battle with sword fight
"To this day, trial by combat has never been explicitly banned or restricted as a right in these United States," argued David Ostrom.
Suicide-text girlfriend Michelle Carter to be released from jail next week
Michelle Carter -- the Massachusetts woman convicted of driving her boyfriend to suicide through text messages -- will be sprung early from jail next week, according to new reports. Carter,...
Mark Teixeira: Mets must fire Carlos Beltran
A former Yankees teammate of Carlos Beltran's says the Mets must fire Beltran after their new manager was named in MLB's report on the Astros' cheating scandal. Mark Teixeira, who...
What Dave Gettleman is missing in his NFL stats analysis
Giants’ general manager Dave Gettleman made headlines last week discussing the role of the running game in the NFL. He said, “People say it’s a passing league, I get that...
MS-13 graffiti found sprayed on half-dozen locations in Queens
Vandals scrawled MS-13 graffiti on at least half a dozen locations in Queens, including churches and a Catholic school, the NYPD said Wednesday. Investigators believe the spray-painting spree in Bayside...
Giants Super Bowl architect finally gets Hall of Fame nod
Most of the 1960s and all of the 1970s were dark times for the New York Giants. When George Young arrived, he was wearing a suit and not a cape,...
Tom Brady's latest move fuels Patriots endgame speculation
Tom Brady is on the move. The Patriots quarterback, who is set to become a free agent, and wife Gisele Bündchen have moved into their $9 million Greenwich, Conn., home,...
Trump ending hold of $8B in Puerto Rico disaster aid relief
The Department of Housing and Urban Development will allow the US territory to access the $8.2 billion once the agency publishes a Federal Register notice.
McCarthy: Pelosi delayed impeachment to hurt Bernie
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy insinuated that Speaker Nancy Pelosi may have delayed sending the articles of impeachment to the Senate to hurt 2020 White House hopefuls who serve in...
Parents outraged after rape question included on high school homework
"I can’t fathom a teacher putting that on a test," said one outraged parent.
Iranian president rejects idea of new 'Trump deal' on nukes
British PM Boris Johnson suggested all sides scrap the 2015 nuclear accord in favor of a new "Trump deal."
UK cops block bid to trace Prince Andrew's location on night he's accused of sex with teen
British police have blocked a legal bid to trace Prince Andrew's bodyguards' movements on the night he allegedly first had sex with a Jeffrey Epstein accuser. The disgraced royal claims...
NJ school therapist busted for sexing up teen 'on more than one occasion'
Tara Cardinale, 39, had invited the student into her home "on more than one occasion," prosecutors said.
Australia bushfires cause broccoli shortage at supermarkets
The florets are flaming out. Australian supermarkets are reportedly grappling with a shortage of broccoli and other produce as the country’s massive bushfires ravage farms. Coles — one of Australia’s...
The surprising icons among this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees
The "Voice" is finally getting the greatest honor of all.
Iran arrests person for sharing video of missile striking Ukrainian airliner
A person who shared a video online of a missile striking a Ukrainian airliner in Iran has been arrested by the Revolutionary Guards, the elite unit that took responsibility for...
Babysitters busted for letting 2-year-old tot use vape pen: video
The two teens were taken into custody, with child endangerment charges pending against both.
Couple vanishes after traveling to Mexico to collect rent checks
Jesus and Maria Lopez left their home in Garden Grove last Friday morning, police say, but never returned.
Steyer's take on 'awkward moment' between Warren, Sanders
Tom Steyer saw no evil, heard no evil and spoke no evil. The billionaire, who crashed an awkward exchange between Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders after Tuesday night’s Democratic debate,...
Ohio Dem's daughter charged with shouting obscenities, resisting cops at Trump rally
Laura Gerken, 36, engaged in a physical fight with another person outside the Huntington Center, Toledo police said.
'Would I be flying coach if I was Donald Trump?': Presidential impersonator takes over flight
This Trump impersonation really "soars" above the rest. Watch as a Southwest Airlines flight from Houston, Texas to Orlando, Florida, was treated to quite the show. A comedian first impersonating...
Breaking down the Giants' overwhelming NFL draft needs
Logic dictates the Giants only can fill one of their many needs with the No. 4 pick in the NFL draft. Unless the selection is Clemson’s Isaiah Simmons. Simmons played...
Former Mets GM: The time Bobby Valentine was stealing signs
Former Mets general manager Steve Phillips had his own sign-stealing situation to he had to take care of — but it was behind the scenes. Phillips — in an interview...
Why Mitchell Robinson is no longer the Knicks' top leaper
MILWAUKEE — Mitchell Robinson is happy his buddy Kenny Wooten officially signed a two-year, two-way G-League contract Tuesday, but the Knicks center has lost the honor of being the team’s...
Kisses for the Missus: Fugitive Carlos Ghosn reunites with wife in Lebanon
BEIRUT - Carlos and Carole Ghosn, the former first couple of carmaker Nissan, are united again in Beirut. They hold hands in the street and whisper together in a mix...
Giants Super Bowl-winning GM could get Hall of Fame call
It’s called a blue-ribbon panel, not a Big Blue ribbon panel. But it certainly feels like former Giants general manager George Young’s best chance yet at Pro Football Hall of...
Rangers youngster on why rivalry vs. Islanders is 'awesome'
Adam Fox grew up in Jericho, on Long Island, but spurned his local Islanders and grew up as a Rangers fan. So it was extra special for him to play...
Islanders rookie gets first goal: 'A weird one to remember'
Islanders rookie Noah Dobson’s first NHL goal didn’t go exactly how he dreamt it. His milestone came just under three minutes into the second period Tuesday with the Islanders already...
Yankees 'overhauling' plan to prevent another injury crisis
The Yankees endured a season in which they saw 30 different players head to the injured list for a record 2,433 days lost, and the man in charge of changing...
Nets know they are going to be a 'tax team'
From the moment the Nets added Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, the assumption was they were bound for luxury-tax territory, and everything they’ve done backed up that assumption. Now, both...
Post-debate fireworks highlight of otherwise ho-hum night
On a night none of the six Democrats on stage in Iowa did anything to break away from the pack, the most interesting moment came after the debate — when Elizabeth...
NSA discovers huge security flaw in Microsoft’s Windows 10
The National Security Agency has discovered a major security flaw in Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system that could let hackers intercept seemingly secure communications. But rather than exploit the flaw...
Examining top storylines in college football next season
Celebration comes with mourning. As soon as LSU captured its first national championship in 12 years, it lost the greatest quarterback in school history, coming off the greatest season in...
Army soldier dies during ‘free fall’ parachuting exercise in Arizona
An investigation is underway in Arizona after a US Army soldier died during a military parachuting “free fall” training exercise Tuesday, according to a report. The death of the soldier,...
Florida woman allegedly tried to make bomb inside Walmart
Authorities in Florida say a woman was caught attempting to make a nail bomb with materials inside a Walmart on Saturday. Emily Stallard, 37, was spotted by a security guard...
Latest Democratic debate the dullest political event in years
When the Democratic debate started Tuesday night, I was young, carefree, merry. Two hours later, when it ended, I was praying to the Almighty for a swift end to my...
Vigilante couple accused of luring bike thieves, posting beatdown on Youtube
Corey Cornutt and Savannah Grillo claimed they had already been robbed their first night in their home in Visalia, California.
Body pulled from East River near Brooklyn Bridge
The cause of death was not clear on Tuesday night.
Museum of Jewish Heritage field trips coming as city boosts anti-hate crime effort
City Hall and the Museum of Jewish Heritage have struck a partnership aimed at combatting anti-Semitic bias in city neighborhoods by getting school kids in neighborhoods with sizable Jewish populations...
Elizabeth Warren snubs Bernie Sanders' post-debate handshake
So much for the inner-party lovefest. Elizabeth Warren appeared to snub fellow Sen. Bernie Sanders' offering of a handshake at the end of Tuesday night's Democratic debate, a possible sign...